LIBRARY OF THE .^ MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SOURCE-, -Coi]-et;z£L-—P-U.-n.Qa- ^^14 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2009 with funding from Boston Library Consortium IVIember Libraries http://www.archive.org/details/floristsexchange3714newy INDEX TO The Florists' Exchange VOLUME XXXVII, 1914 Embracing the 26 Issues from January 3 to June 27 inclusive ILLUSTRATED ARTICLES ARE MARKED WITH AN (*) ASTERISK Acer griabrum. Notes on '.'.'.'.'. Acer polymorphum dissectum Adiantum Farleyense Gl'o'r'io Adiantum Gloriosa Lemkesi Adiantum Grossum Adiantums. Notes on Advertisements. Smnll_ n aiaking- Pay rtising. Novel For rtisini,' Practical ' Alpines, a Notable Alternanthe Alyssum, Amaryllis of for I Benthami ', ' isfotes ' of Nurserymen, 1341; Convent'-" .1099 . 680 .1159 !2; Twenty-third Annual tion, 249, 313; General f Exhibition * Carnation Society Regis- : Cottag-e Maid, 1017; Dr. Forestry Ass'n 25S Members. Why Not?.... 30 an Peony Society. 1280, 1338, Annual Meeting and Ex- hibition, 1460, 1506; President Parr's Address 1556 American Rose Society, 242. 310, 1220; Executive Committee Meet- ing, 625; Annual Meeting 772 American Rose Society, Mrs. Hub- bard's Gold Medal 565 American Rose Society Registra- American' 'Seed' 'Trade' 'As's'n.' ' lii. 558. 1340; Hotel Headquarters, 951; Annual Convention 1568 American Sweet Pea Society. 1396; Program for Annual Meeting, 1506; Schedule of Awards 1556 Ammann. J. F. (Portrait) 623 Ampelopsis quinquefolia Iotes on, 486; A Neglec Azaleas: The Best',' 'Notes ' at Ghent, New, 619; Hardiness of. Notes on. Natural Cork Jardinieres Notes on, 16, 1651; Two Bowling Trophy, A Handsome ■• Box, Treatment of 1 Brazil Adopts Standard Time British Columbia, Roads in British Columbia Seeds In Ireland British Perpetual Flowering Car- nation Society Britz, Peter (Portrait) Brassocattleya Madame Leon Per- rln Brock, C. L. (Portrait) 1 .1397 Brozat, J. J., Portrait) 687 1040 . . .1042, 1157 Cavendi! Bacher, J. G., Baker, J. B. ( Baker, Wm. J. Baldwin Flowei "Balled" Shad. Trees Banana Plant in Fruit Barnhart, P. D., on California, 1456; Recital of Journey from Basket, A New Form of.. Basket, The Rustic Hang Passing of Baskets, Dainty 259 Baum, .Cha Baur, A. F. J., (Portrait) 261. S50 Bay Trees. Notes on Treatment of 844 Bayersdorfer & Co.. New Car of..*1216 Beal. Dr. A. C. (Research and In- vestigation in Floricu" Bean Bedding. A Plea for Varietj Bedding Arrangements Bedding Plant Season. The Bedding Plants. Notes on Bedding Season. The Notes on 1 Begerow's Easter -Window »1( Begerow, Aug.. Estab. of '■ Beginner in Business Seeks Advice Begonia: Frau Helene Teupel. New Ornamental, 549; fl. pi. pendula. .1466 .1283 .1084 .1150 Frilled, •496; Semperflorens Marie Louise Vernhes Ee.gonias. Bedding, Notes on, 126; Christmas, Notes on, 1552; Cin- cinnati, Propagati 178; New French . _ Notes on, 126, 1210; Rooted, Notes on. 841 flowering Belgli - Bellamy Bros.. Benib Floral Co.. View i Benches. Slate Bottoms Elorticuitural Paper Esta of. Bermuda. Land of Enchantment *133, 243 Berried Plants, Notes on 42S ' Bertermann. Irwin (Some Factors in Retailing Flowers) 3S3 Birch, The Cut-leaved, Notes The Flowering, Notes Bird Census Birds as Insert Destroyers . Birds in the Garden, Value o Blue Flag, Notes on Boddington, A. T. (A Tour 1 South: Portrait) Boiler and Piping, Notes on Boiler. Greenhouse. The De Boiler Sales. Some ' Rec'e'tit'H Boiler. The_ Capacity ojf a..^ Bolgiano. Books. Notable The Horticultural Directory, 556 Le Bon Jardinier Books. Recent Bordeaux Mixture Boronia heterophylla * Borrowing Money. Five Rules for Bostonians. Happy Boston Gardeners and Florists Club. 690: Banquet of the Boston and the N. A. Q Boston. Midwinter Flower Show ai Boston Public Garden For Sale... 839 Buckholtz. August. Estab. Buddleias. Notes on Buffalo Florist. High Ho N. y.. New Postmaster Bugs, Mealy, stroy Bulb Farn 1044 Dutch »1566, •1667 Bulb Stock, Notes on 74, 842, 1031 Bulbs, Freight Classification of... 347 Bulbs at Hampton Court 423 Bulbs, Notes on 301 Bunyard, Alfred T., on his Bng- Bunyard, H. A. (Portrait) Bunyard, Thomas and Mrs. Golden Wedding) (Portrait) 701 Butterfly, Carpet Bedding Design. ^1283 "But What will It Look Like?" 387 Buxus sempervirens. Notes on....*485 Buxus sempervirens rotundifolia. Cabbage Trials Cacti, Gro- Cactus Florida i Leaves Dropping, Source" "of Resin. 52; Spine- m esculentiim.' 'Notes' 'on! !! ! ins. Fancy-leaved. Notes on Camellia Fred Sande 1565; Vidalii*491 Canada. Stock for. by Ma Wizard. A Cannas. Notes on . . . Canners' Convention Canterbury Bells. No Carnation: Culture. > Diseases of the. 25! the (Geo. L. Peltie House. Temperatur Leaves Diseased. s. Carrying Over More Than Season. 316; Portia Wanted, Publications, 971; Queries, 382; Suit Ove England, Carnations in Chicago, on, 1327; American, 30 : tor juxnitiit. Bet- ting Up, 254; Feeding the. Notes on, _16;_in Field Culture, Notes on. Indo Gr. Tg. Note 1390; Notes on. 548; for Lifting. 687; of Today, Ob- 4.1ice, *1342; li Pink Sport from Mrs. C. W. Ward, •316; Gloriosa, •254, ^317; Gorgeous, •314; Laura Weber, 182; Match- less. •314; Miss A. Coombs. '315; Mrs. C. E. Akehurst. *373; Peer- less Pink. •255; Pink Delight, •314; Rosette. •256; White Won- der, 'ai?; Yellow Prince • Carpet Bedding, 1283, 1361; Design Cattleya Plant . Cattleya ?S, 185 Ceanot Celery Culture, Notes on Celery, Danger of Copper on 1 Cental System and Its Advantages to the Seed Trade (A Paper)... 1 Cephalotaxus pedunculata fasti- giata. Notes on Cercis Canadensis alba. Notes on..« Chance to Start in Business, A 1 Chelsea Spring Show 1 Cherry Laurel, The Carolina. Notes Chestnut' ''Tree' Bl'igh't' '.'.'.'.■.'.'.'l'o'8'7','l Chevalley, Julius. Estab. of •: Chicago Florists' Club 131, 371. 620, 1220, 1 Chicago Park Foremen Chickweed on Lawn. Notes on Children's Day Children's Flo 744 Children' Prices Too High, Wt Christmas Use. A Plant for 1 Chrysanthemum: Leaves Injured. Notes on, 132S; Soil. Sterilized. 146S; Tips Injured. Notes on Notes f. for Large 233; Notes on ] on. 1390; Treatmi Blooms in the East. 971; 1 With. 379; Watering. Note Chrysanthemum Society of ica. 48SB. 691. 1396; Revi the Work of the Examining mittees of 1913 Cibotium Fern, To Keep, Citrange, The: A New Fruit 1099 Clearing Land of Locust Trees, Notes on 19 Clematis for Arbors, The Value of.*981 Clematises, Notes on 1027 Clerodendron Fargesi 870 i-eland Cut Flov Clover, Four-leaved . . . CobEea scandens. Notes Cockroaches, Extermina Cock Robin Cold Stora.ge. Congratulation, Conifers, Poisoi Connecticut Nt Matter for ersus Competitio a\. 37 Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XXXVII Cork Basket"! Made up Plants in Corn Best Tj pe ot Cornell Uni\eiE,n^ Floiii,ultui Appointments at (PorUait= 1116 Legiilatne Appropnatii at 556 The Appropiiation ( The Tango Croquet Law] nfundibuliformis Notes Cycas revoluta Notes on Cjclamen and Begonia Lorraine 239 Cyclamen Mis Buckston *494 Cyclamens Keeping After Flower iner Notes on 135 New Fringed •■494 Notes on 300 1090 1552 Cyperus adenophorus 28 -iSS Cypress Giatting a Tall 966 Cjpripediums Winter Flowering Notei on ^, ^ '»'' Cytisus (Genista) scoparius Notes^^^^ Daehnfeldt Laboratory, (By J. Jacob) Daffodils: to Flow in the Garden 1154; in pots " Dagger Ferns Frozen, Notes on... Dahlia, Cactus, Queen of Hearts... Dahlias: for Retail Trade, Notes on, 1334; New Parisian, 850; Notes on, 486; Some Choice, 619; Stillman's, 671; Propagating, Notes on, 1177; The New Rosette 1453 "Daphne odora, Notes on.... Dayton, J. H. (Co-operation Competitio ' ^„ „,„^., „.„„, (A Dutch Bulb Farm) *1566, »1567 De Graft's Flower Shop, Interior, Kalamazoo, Mich ......."191 Delphiniums: Notes on, 178, 1446; Time for Moving 1044 Dennison, G. A. (Portrait) 850 Department of Agriculture: Regu- lations, 378; Seeks Information.. 848 Destroying Insects with Tobace (Novel tie Developing- Soutl Flowering Pla..- _.- 493; (American and Englis Shows) Dielytra and Campanula, Notes on Dierama pendula, N9tes on....... y and Club. (Portrait) . . . Disappearing Ti Dixon, Sam H. Dogwood, Pink Bros., Estab. of . . . Drever, Gerard, Estab. of Dried Flowers, The Reviva Dupuy, Louis, Estab. o Trained Rambh Dobbs & Son H. B. (Prog Dreer, Henry Premises, 10( l)le Store • • ■ Dusty Miller, Sowing, Notes Early Success (lUus.) Earth Worms and Yellow Vio Darwins Easter: Bulb I Chica,go Flo Notes on, 762: 635 427; radicans. Notes leans varieg'ata. No European Nurser: 28, 80, 375, 549, 772, 1037, 1099, 1342 839; Transpla Facts and Figu Wil Family Conclave, A, or, Adva *82 Farenwald, Adolph ' (pdrtralt)' Peathei Note 1913, Value sSs, Testing Week in Vermont Day 1 [. B. (Sources of the Seed ;w for Memorial Day, Boston, Notes on, 968, 1334, 1446; Dagger, Frozen, Notes on, 482; Growing — Benches, 1521; Spreading, Notes Fertir Some Quick Apparatus, ' ■prbposed, for 1466; Wasted Fertilizers, Cin, (P. W. Muncie) Filling Decayed Parts of Trees, 507 Fish & L'El Fisher, Fishe Gold Medal Carnation Al: FLORAL DECORATIONS Illustrated): Altar Decora Brazos Hotel Greenhi Westingh Funeral, 698; Church Decoration by E. Mathewson, Danbu Table De , 326; Carnation Glor 327; Carnation Matchless, Carnation Philadelphia Wedding Decoration by The chid Store ■ ■ • Window Decoration "Cot Life 1162; = 1399; Cattleyas and Asparagus plumosus, 383; Cecilian Dish with Narcissi and Lilac, *1401: Christmas, 31, 34; Easter, of Azaleas and Pteris, 781; Easter, of Bougainvillea, 703; Easter, of Dorothy Perkins Rose and Pteris Ferns, 702; Easter, of Erica, Hy- drangeas, Dutch Hyacinths '-^ Easter, o; Heather and' Dutch Hyacinths 783; Easter, of Violets and Puss; Willow, 630; Fancy French, witl Ornamental Moulding, 502; Flor entine, of Phaltenopsis, Oncidium etc., 88; Green Wicker, witl Erica, Pussy Willow, Ivy, etc. 86; Handle, 143; Handle, witl Taller Growing Foliage Plants, 1610; Japanese, of Lady ingdon Roses and Violets Lilac and Gladioli, 1402; ket. Lilac and Peachblossoi dioli, "1670; Pandanus Veitch Pink Bow, 87; Presentatioi Presentation, of Roses, and Lilies, 601; Roses. Hill- Gla- Tuli] Buonyi and Red Dracajna, 89; Sunset Roses, Cypripediums, and Oralia elegantissima, 262; Sweet Peas, 88- Sweet Peas, Valley, Roses, etc., 1290; Tasteful, 987; Small Gilt with Rose Tausendschon, 1671; Tulips, Lilies, Pansies and Ca- -«o Variegated Dwarf nts, 1509; White, Peonies and Spirai;a_ mellia. Foliage ^. , , ^,^„ " '- id Spiraja 1402 Bridal. 986; Bride'i Orchids and Valley, 163; Bride Lilies, Notes on, 487; Notes on. 842; Movements of, for 200 Tears, 867; Preparations for, 843; Reminders, Notes on, 910; Roses, Notes on, 301; Trade, The, 983, 1061: Trade, New York 977 Easter Baskets *S66, "869, •1049 Easter Plants: Yellow Flowered Erica "llOO; Pink Hyacinths,. . 'liog Ebel, M. C. (Portrait) SM Edgar Co., W. W., Estab. of 844 Bger, Julius (Portrait) 500 Elsholtzia Stauntoni 860 Corsages: Li Roses and Roses, Swee ,c and Valley, 146' Sweet Peas, 116 Peas and Pansie derly Perso Leaves, 87; Roses and Gladioli, ^ 1 ne=i la D 4 439 Stand no Sjmbol cal Easte D Vase for a Midsu: Center, 262; Yellow Yellow Chi Page Grafting Extraordinary 9 89 Grapes, California Table 971 Great Britain, Stray Notes from, (T. A. Weston), 28, 186, 376, 667, 697 Greenbaeker, J. A., Bench of White Enchantress Carnation *256 Greenhouse, An Eighteenth Cen- tury, 'IS; Establishments, Exten- 1608, 1568; Managemen' The, and His Estimates, 1609 and the Shrub Business ... 1340 Associations (A Paper by Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Ad- vertising the, 501, 630; Window Display Advertising Flowers, Common, Notes on Flower Days for All Flower Regions in France Flowering Shrubs, Notes on Flowers: Artificial, in Windows, 1512; Dried, The Revival of, 1461; Instead of Flags ' Flywheel', Planting Food and Drugs A Change in Food for Thought , . Foote, Robt. D. (A Remarkable Cattleya MossiEe) Forcing, Treatme Notes on Forecasting the Weather Porgetme Regu of Plants Formaldehyde as a Disinfectant The Use of Forsythia, The Drooping, Notes on 1087; suspensa. New form of... Pothergilla alnifolia. Notes on... Fraud, Florist Sentenced on Charg. of Praxinus excelsior. Notes on Pre Newi Prom Holland . ." 1099 French National Congress of Horti- culture 862 French Noveltie Priendlj ""' " Frosts, Assisting Notes Frozen Flo Shipments, Unpacking, Note's' 'on,'i636;' 'JUccartioni, Fuld, "Maurice ' (Caution' 'Advised in Public Speaking) ■ Fumigating Vegetable Plants with Tobacco j Fungicidal Sprays 1 G Galloway, Dr. Beverly T. (Por- 921 Notes Oalv d Florists' Club o: .243, 490,- 1036, 1285, ve Letter, A Gardenei Gardenias. Notes on 428, 1498 Gardens, Wild and Rock Gardens, 1 1160 " vy Damages for Injury by 849 Tar,_ Making. Is the 1327 Geranium Catalog, A Marvelous... 167 Geranium Leaves Affected 1085 Geraniums, An Address on (by . Vase of, nd White, 25; Notes 11, 1446; Iting, 862; Giblin, F. T. (Portrait) Gibson Bros., Easter Wi Ginkgo Biloba, Notes o Gladioli Bulbs, Forcing, Year Gladioli: for Indoors, No Forcing, 122, 186; ir Notes on, "TlS^iesl" I 1215; Small Flowering Gladiolus, Chicago Whit Changes Hands Gladiolus Grower, The Publication) Gladlolu Gladiolu Gladlolu ,1171 . 29 •1049 Golden B y of Ohii A Paper) Cours •236; at Cornell Unii sity. and Southeast, 1177; Range, Largest, in the World. 1424; Side Ventila- Greenhouses' 'of ' 'C.' M. Hamilton after being Struck by Hailstorm. "1 Greenhouses for Soljools .: *1 Greve, Harry F. (Portrait) 1 Grevillea robusta. Notes on, 178; robusta compacta, a Handsome..'* Griessel, Otto (Portrait) Growers and Designers, Future 1 Grubs in Soil Guernsey Bulb Industry Guernsey, Bulb Notes from Guide for Shippers, A Useful Halesia tetraptera. Notes on H:aniamelis Japonica. Notes Hamilton, C. M., Greenhou; after being Struck_by Haili Hammarstrom, Hammond, Benj Hardy Stock, Handli _ Hartford Rose Garden Views from Hartje, John, (Portrai Hauck, Jacob, Estab. of . . . Hauser, Chris. (Portrait) . Head's Bergenfield Nurserie the Children 11 Portrait) ... 8 Notes on. . (J 8 8 Heating Water Pipes by Stean 1281, 1398 Heincken, Otto (German Grown Valley) 'lOW Heliotropes, Notes on 1030 , Hemlocks, Weepingj_ Notes Hen Manure as Fertilizer, Notes Herbaceous Perennials, Hardy Herbaceous Plant Department . Hess, Geo (Portrait) Hess, ,- - — ■ ■'- Hitehings & Co., New Telltale Ven- tilating Device '1 Hoffman, C. W. (Portrait) Hoffman, Otto (Portrait) Hollies, English, Glowering of. Groups, Notes jilium Formosun .. _., _ . — Danker iltural Society of Chicago.. Horticultural Society of .1396 .1517 .1099 ig Required, Note Houston, David P., Annual Report • Hubbard Gold Medal, The 853 Humus and Soil Pertility 864; French, Pruned, Note lice. Notes Illinois and Indiana State Florists' Ass'n., 434, 489, 564; Report of Joint Meeting at Danville, 111. 623, *696 Illinois, University of, 1268; Plori-_ cultural Club of Import Restr' Plants md Exportations of ,488B rs. Birds ai Prosecutio 1531 Insecticide, Gas Insects, Forest, Infested Stock International igainst 1439 638 nhouses, 914, 974 'Seed Co. Invites in the Public.»606 Iris Ksempferi, Notes on ....... .1177 Iris Sibirica Emperor •1657, 1665 Iris, The Future of the, A Predio- Tin for Moving, 1520; 'The 1 Ismene, Time to Start, Notes on... Ivies, English, Notes on Ivy: English, About, 1044; German, Blooming, Notes on, 274; Poison, To Kill 1 Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XXXVII Magnolia: Fra Jackson & Perkins (Pot Lilacs for^ Jac'ob""josepii' ' ■(Daffoaiis ' ' iri ' ' the Garden), 1164; (Daffodils in Japanese ' 'Garden "at " New York^ 1208 ! *7 Portrait) 1041 Johnston Bros., Easter Annex of..»1049 Judas Tree, Pruning the, Notes on. 547 Judging by Points ,)une Show, That . Junipers, Using Prostrate .1504 13 '.. New Buffalo •rounded hy the of Love, Esteem Kendel, C. Trade Ass 19 ,, .041: (Co- operation between Nurserymen^^^^ lili-"^ Robt^C.* ' (Portrai'tV.V.' lOM'/llS? "Kew Gardens" in British Columbia 591 Kew, The Newer Trees, Shrubs an^d Climbers Tested at 98i; 1037 Kiley, B. L. (Advertii Constructio .1284 i^.„ ^„,..= .. „^..„.. Co 1033 Knight & Struck Co., Estab. of... 1467 Knoxville Florists' Society 22 Kohlbrand, A. C. (Portrait)....... 623 Kroeschell Boilers in Bngl^and.^^^^ Kuhlmann. H. H., .Ir. (Portrait) .. 1041 Kvle, Prof. E. J. (Portrait) 1041 L and Holder rists, L .ager & , Exhibit o: nplified and Land, Tillable, under Cultivation .. 135 Landis, Ira B. (The Gladiolus) 1565 "Landscape. Creating Tour" 637 Landscape Gardening (Robert B. Cridland) -364, '865,^^^ mS,^^^^ Landscape Gardening as a Profes- Lansdow'n'e ' ' (Pa.)' ' 'Annual Rose Laurel. Bn'glish! ' Nc't'e's' 'on ! 69 Laurels and Boxwood, Notes on... 1030 Lawns, Treatment of, Notes on 844 Lean-to Houses, Erecting 321 Lemon Tree, Unfruitful, 176; Not Lemon Verbenas', ' isTot'e's °n- ■ ■ v • ■;, §^2 Lenox District, Gardeners of the *129i Lent, The Season of^ Lewis, Jasper (Wholesale Seed Lilacs, Notes on, 17; for Easter, Notes on, 487; Pot, for Forcing. •711; Single and Double, Notes 762; for Easter, Notes on, for Easter, Forcing, Note 516, 548; for Summer, Note 1091; Giganteum, Too Lilium Formoi sum ' 'Bul'bs ;.' 'Shortage Lily of 'the' Valley ."Forcing in Hot- Linin, 'J'ut'e'a, Lobelias, Note °Notes on^'^.''.' London Inter nd Hemp. '^ (?l"ari'n'g ■'national,' ' ' 'Land ' 'of. ' An " Eolio Long Service Records Looking Ahead. Notes on . . . . Loquat Fruit in Japan Lord & Burnham Co.'s Conve and Banquet Loveridge. Chas. (Portrait) . . Lumsden, David (Portrait) .. .. . Lupines, Annual, 1091; Exhibit of, by H. A. Dreer, Inc., *1507, 1508; New Notes on Lychnis vespertina. Propagating. M McAdam. J. B.. Salesrooi MacRorie-McLaren Co.. Phalcenopsis Madsen & Christensen. 1175: Specimen Margu Carload of ' Bs'tab. ' o'f. Food, Tlie 907; Seeds, Note ___. 485; hypo- leuca. Notes on, 1027; Kobus, Notes on, 759; Soulangeana nigra. Notes on, 1027; steUata, Notes on. *1271; Watsoni, Notes on 1147 Magnolias, Evergreen, Notes on... 363 Maize for Canary Islands 720 Making Up Flower Boxes, Hanging Baskets, etc., Notes on 135 Mallon's Sons, Jas.. Funeral Or- der of "Ill Mallow Marvels. The. Notes on... 787 Mallows. Marsh. Notes on 7 87 Mango Blight, Florida Seeks Rem- edy for 544 Manures and Fertilizers 256 Maple, Norway, in Flower, Notes 71, 500, 570, 606, 859, 997. 1601 Massachusetts Horticultural Soci- ety, 1281: Peony Exhibition, 1583; Massachusetts, Horticulture in ...1282 Massie, Charles C. (Portrait) 1568 Maurandias and Thunbergias, Notes agating Trees and (Shrubs that America Should Supply for Itself) 980 Memorial Day, 1287; Emblem. 1343: Florists and 1162; Its Official Name, 1098; Notes on 232 Merkel, C, & Son, Estab. of 238 Michell Co., H. F., Window Dis- play of *1217 Michigan University, Botanical Garden for ". 586 Miller, A. L.. Estab. of 433 Millipedes. Remedy for, Notes on.. 688 Minneapolis Central High School. Greenhouses of *\i^i Minnesota State Horticultural Soci- ety, Annual Flower Show 1654 Missouri, Horticulture in 1471 Mitchell. S. J. (Portrait) 1042 Moles; A Deterrent to. 994; and 1095; Kill the. but Save Their Skin . 1391; More About, 1508: Repel- After The, 848: General Notes and Comments, 852: Official List of Awards, 779; Prize List, 243, 310, 436; Retailers at the Show, 865; 1280, 1340, New York Seed Law 823 New York State Federation of Floral Clubs 130, 374, 434 New York State Forestry Ass'n... 132 New York State Vegetable Grow- Ninth Story Window, From A: 23, 78. 183. 242. 377. 435. 488B, 556. 622. 691. 861, 916, 976. 1036. 1098. 1155, 1221, 1280, 1341. 1397, 1451. 1504, 1567 Niquet, Frank, Estab. of 432 "No Flower's',' 'By' Request" 143 Nomenclature, Simplified and Uni- form (A Paper) 1664 North Wales (Pa.) Wreck, The... "432 Novelties; Concerning, 435; in Flowering Plants from Seed (lUus.) (J. Harrison Dick), 493; 1913, Some Good, 191; Use of . . . 35 Nursery; First Commercial, in America, 1088; Grown Trees, 1335; Stock, Winter Storage of, 1326, 1444; Trade, The 549 Nymphrea; Geo. V. Nash, Winter Flowering, «1S4: Goliath, New, SO; virginalii .1031 Monardas. Notes on 787 Moninger Boilers. Testing. 636. 947, 1128 Moninger Co., John C, Opens Ne\ York York . Montana Seed Montbretias . Morgan, H. 1182; Tailed... 1424 1208 730 1219 Bstab of, •1215; Sweet Peas of 1286 Morris County (N. J.) Gardeners, Annual Banquet : 184 Morus rubra. Note Moth, Gypsy and -.- -- Mother's Day, 987, 1045, 1164, 1227; Advertising, 1165; and F. T. D. Business, 1231; An Interview with the Founder of, 1110: in the Chicago Flower Shops, 1228; The Florists and .1110 Mouse Trap, A Simple "ISSB Moving Picture Advertising 1288 Muller, Otto, Estab. of 1216 Muncie, F. W. (On Fertilizers) 696 Munro Greenhouses at New Haven 138 Myosotis for Christmas and Janu- arv. Notes on 274 Myrtle, European, Notes on 297, 435 Nagel, Rudolph, Establishment of 'SO Names, Plant, The Changing of... 1280 ling of Exhibit Narcissi Fai Bloom Second rarcissus: Buds Blighted, Notes on, 765; Bulbs, Bedding Out Forced, Notes on, 548; Giant Leedsii Thora, •llOO; incomparabilis var. Whltewell, 'llOO; Golden Spur, •1100; Horace, •1217; King Al- fred, 'llOl; Mme. de Graaff, •1100; New Polyanthus, Admira- nd Sectional Societie i. H. (Portrait) ." England Nurseryme Portrait New Jersey to Increase Taxe New Orleans German Garc Peach, E. A. (Portrait) 1011 Peaches, Double Flowered, Notes on 1027 Pear, Seckel. not Flowering, Notes on, 1497; The Cactus, or Prickly Pear, Notes on 320 Pelargonium Clorinda *777 Pelargonium peltatum La Mauve. . 80 Pelargoniums, Notes on 366 Peltier, Geo. L. (Diseases of the Carnation) •320, ^373 Penn, Henry, Did Not Get, The Au- tomobile Ride 82 Pennisetums, Notes on 551 Scottish Window Display .. .•187 rania State College, 71; rs' Week at 132 Irises and Delphiniums, ■rime for Moving 1044 Peonies, 1334, 1455; The Best 619 Peony Roots with Nodules 1342 Perennials, A Plea for, Notes on. 550; Hardy Herbaceous. 982; Notes on 1150 Pergola. A Vine Covered nganate Pennsyl- Far: Wint Flow 087 o Oak, Japanese Evergreen, Notes on ; Obituary: Bassett, W. F. (Portrait) 1451; Beale, S. B., 556; Beatty, Mrs. H. B., 436, 489; Braslin, Goodwin, 621: Canfield, Arthur C, 555; Carr, Wm. M., 565; Coburn, Isaac W., 243; Collins, Wm., 186; Collins, W. H., 691; Comont, James J. (Portrait), 531, 555; Cooley Geo. D., 23; Copas, Harry, 311; Critchell Brian P., 1221; Crouch, J. W., 1505; Ehmann. Mrs. Anna. 621; Elliott. Mrs. Margaret A. 691; Bwoldt. Theo- dore L.. 1037; Foss. John M.. 489; Frueh. Charles. 1567; Garland. George M.. 1506; Gibbs. John F., 1506; Griffiths, E. W., 1221; Hanna, Anthony G., 79; Hether- ington, John, 655; Horn, Fred G., 691: Horn, John L., 849; Howell, S S.. 1341; Kaulback, Edwin D., 186: Kent, Mrs. Anne, 371; King, n, 243; Lawrence, Sir ■, Bt., 79; Lieberman, Chas., McMa Presto Ritterskamp, Gilbert W., 1605; Ross, Peter, 1099; Schlesinger, L., 691; Schmalzel, Hans, 1397; Scott, Mrs. Christina T., 79; Slimon, Jas. F. (Portrait) 1221; Stellmacher, Charles, 773; Stoldt, C, 186: Sullivan, Cornelius A., 1451; Sutton. Martin John, 23; Thayer, Chas. D., 243; Towell, Joseph (Portrait), 311; Truitt, Wm., 691; Volquardsen, Paul, 621; Van Teylingen, H., 1397; Walker, F., 849; Wheeler, Samuel, 1451; White, Julius, 1221; White, Lor- enzo, 1341: Yeager, Robt. J., 849; Young, Mrs. Elizabeth 1506 Ohio State Greenhouse Plant Tax- ing Case 848 Ohio State Nurserymen's Ass'n. . . . 586 Oklahoma Forms State Organiza- tion 1102 Oklahoma State Florists 849 Orchid Growing in Texas 1159 Orchids, 81, 697; as Cut Flowers.. 987 Orders, Acknowledging Receipt of 974 Orleans, France, A Letter from... 291 Ornamental Growers' Ass'n 13^- Osmanthus aquifolium. Notes on.. 69 Oxalis in Bermuda, Notes on 37 / Pacific Coast Hort. Society, An- nual Banquet *■ Packing of Plants, by Samuel A. Woodrow *: Palm House, A Few Hours in the.. Panama-Pacific International Expo- sition, 567, 1131, 1340, *1453: Ad- visory Committee on, (Portraits). 850; Banquet at Pan-American Pandanus Veitchii. Notes Turning Yellow. Notes Pansies, Notes on Paragi 681 Mo Grain, Jr.) Parsley in Greenhous Notes on Pasadena (Cal.) Tot (G. D. 601 Notes Potash, C. G. (Portrait) Carload of (MacRorie-McLaren Co.) Phellodendron. Japonici \ttacked with Fungus. Note Phloxes, Choice Perenn Phcenix" 'Canariensis Photinia Japonica, Notes c Pier Garden, Pierson, F. R, (Portrait) Notes Notes on, 1 raonophyl. bus. Note Piping, Amount ot. Notes on, b for Steam Heating. Notes on. 1 Required, Notes on, 511: ' Much, and a Small Boiler.... Pittet, A. G. (New Sweet Peas) Pittosporum Tobira, Notes on . . Plant Grower Plant Na The Chang '"l280, 'l399 Planting Season of "i Shrubs, (Joseph Meeha Planting, Spring, of ' Shrubs Planting Trees by Mach Plants: for Vas- = 1424; Importa tions of, 1631 Standards Platanus Orientalis, Notes on "Please Name This Plant" . . Plowing by Electricity Plumb, William (Portrait) . Pochelon, Albert ("Powder and "Bunny Hug" Bouquet Pocket Gardens for All ly Conifers Pomology and Horticultur table for Portland, Or and Its Chrysanthe §ho.. Postage, Letter, Reduction Postage Rates on Seeds, etc., 848; Revised Post Cards, Colored Potato Crop, French Irish Seed. 954; Scab Price Potting Price C: ■ds in Flower Shops. Word as to la obconica. •867; Notei Ruffled la veris superba, Notes ■ Nursery (The First cial Nursery __ Hedges, Renewi Summer, of r Shrubs in Spring r. Too Much, Note Pissardi, Notes triloba. Notes Pussv Willows, Notes Pyfer, .' •- • Plants (Carrying Carnat Japonica, Varie Post (W. F. Therkildson). . 492 Parcel Post. 488B; Amendment to Burleson Ruling Sought, 744: as it Affects Seedsmen, 284; Flat Rates, Express, 347; Seeds, Bulhs, etc.. Under, 352; Seeds in, 465 ; Seeds Under, as Merchan- dise, 659; Situation, Summing Up the 489; The Advent of the, 22; falcata. Note 1 Steam Horse Power 1355 rface. Notes on 863 Containing .'l044 Bagionieri, Dr., Ne%v Establish] Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XXXVII ricultuie (Dr A C Beal) Resting the Houses Retail Florists Club of Bosti Retail Grow ei Up to date 1 Spring Betwi Retailei and Wholesale (Irwin Bertermann) Retinispora filifera au Retinispora plumof Notes on Retzer, Walter (Port Review of the Year 1! Rochester— Buffalo Bowli Rhexia V Rhii Notes Rhododendron Carolinianum . . . Rhododendron Exhibition of Mas ehusetts Hort. Society Rhododendrons. A Grouping of, Notes on, *363; Feeding. Notes on. 363: Removing- Decayed Flowers No Ribes Brocklebankii, Notes Rochester and Buffalo Florists' ( Rock Gardens, Outdoor, at Che Spring Show Roeding, Geo. C., Bstab. of Beaten Track) 1 Roller Skater, Champion Florist..* Roots of Trees, Securing the. Notes "Rose 'Annuil,' The,'"' ".'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'■'.1 Rose Aphis. Destroying the 1 Rose: Blooms to Give Better Color to, 1521; Bushes, Buying for Sell- ing Again, 1424; Bushes, Notes on Pruning 382; Conference, A 1435 Gardens at Washington and Exper ijured. Notes Rambler, Life o: IMusk. Notes on Thousand Dolla ■ Old Best 77 0. a 1327 The Old 1331, Trophy, A ,_, Eber Holmes) , 1 loses 978 and Carnations Culture of Notes on, 766, at Haitford Test Garden (OfBoial Visit) 1565 Cut, The Lasting Qualities ot 1151, Easter Notes on 74 for Midwinter Notes on, 934, from Notes on, 516, Fungi - -- - 1521, 1424 Identifvii _ 626 Pot, for East Note 1915, 1391 Pruning, Notes on 274 Summer, Notes on 968 Two Paiorite Ramblei *1456 Yellow (h^ Jos H Sperrv) *' ioses Varieties American Pillar ■•1505, Arnold Janssen 772 Frances Scott Key •312 General Superior, 772, Hadley, •761, Lady Ann Borodell, «711, Lady HiUing- don '917 Leuchstern •145b Mrs Aaron Waid •917 Mis Mooifleld Store^ " Gaidens Gre Rowavton Greenhouses Estab of "^ Royal Hort Society The England Royle, Mane Miss * Rubus odoratus Notes on 1 Rudbeckia nitida Autumn Sun, Notes on Rudbeckia nitida or R lie\igata Ro Rus Wl I I Iv of Proceed- [h \nnual Convention, 5ton Committees, 1300, The Convention City commodations, 1454 Chi- for the "Prl- the Professional ille, 884, 1200; .lavenport, 34: Carna Cattleya TuttleK, 12 Nephrolepis New York, Pelargonium Eastern i Roses: Climbing Pink Beauty, 1396; Rose M Thompson 165 Septem St Louis Seed Co s Wrecked Samtpaulia lonantha St Petersburg Internatn St Valentine s Day 259 in Chicago 324 437 Yolk "437 ^uorgestions m r\ei„i ens Notes Ed-nard Paterson N of Flower Shop of ann Wm (Florists 1601 Schi: 1166 Supplii Schmutz Louis Mis School Gardens School of Mai e up for D« Work A School Idea The Rural Sciadopitys verticillata Notes Scott John Est lb ot Scott Robt & Sons Estab of Scranton (Pa) Flower Show Seasonable Subjects in New Stores Seasonable Work Notes Free The 4brogati. ^tributii of the 2 Free Down 1195 Free 1200 Harv< Report of the 1913 Modern (Chas. J. Bolgiano) •497; Supply. Sources of the (M. B. Faxon), 496; Trade, Impending Legislation Affecting the (C. N. Smith). 494; Trade Leaflet. A. 663; Trade. National Legislation Affecting. 1259; Trade Outlook. 491; Trade. Review of the.. 491. 558 Seed Advertising in the Trade Pa- 'l. Lewis) 659 by Flat Express, for. 1546; Good. 352; Purity in. 218; Selling, at Wholesale (A Pa- per) 1659; Sowing Small. Notes Seedsmen' Actual Paper) he. (Poem) 506 lands — Their Value (A 1456 Shrubs and the Frost, Notes on. Earliest Flowering. Where to Plant. 963; in Tree Form, Notes on, 647; Other New, 1028: that America Should Supply for Silk~ Vinei ' Gr'e'cian' ' Th'e, ' isfote's 'oii ! 1 Silkworm Culture in California. . .1 "Six Days Shalt Thou Labor,"... 1 Smith. C. N. (Impending' Legisl Affecting the Seed Trade) . Smith, Herbert B. (Portrait) . Smith, Joseph J. (Portrait) . . Smith, W^. R.. A National J ,ment to. 182; Memorial Snails, Hugo Mulertt's, 199; T Rid of . Snapdragon Mites on. Notes on, Pink, Notes on Growing, Notes on, on 17 li50- Outdoor Market Flower n the Field The Notes on Moisture The Storage and of lllt,4 Notes on 968 Steri South African South Africans Sowbugs^ ^ore Ii ligation in 176 Botanic Garden New 67 Horticulture 993 Blooming. No for Easter. Notes The Tobacco Spring Planting of Trees am Shrubs Stamp. Special Delivery. The Us State Forestry Building 669 Steidle, J., and r Rose Houses, Joblonsky, Bstab. ndow Decoration Stem Rot Caused by Rhiz Dov E. E. (Asparagus plun Stone. W. H.. Estab. of Storrs & Harrison, Estab. of... Straightening Crooked Seedlin Straw. Save Stray " ' 568 , Vibu Tuberoses. Notes on ... Tulips a Failure. Notes Tulips for Easter Turner. John. Estab. of Notes on Uncle Sam's Seed 1 U. S. Cut Flower Co.. Bstab. of... University of Illinois 1268; Flori- cultural Club of 'l Uruguayan Government Seed In- spection 1 "Valley" Forcers. To Valley for Easter. Notes on. German Grown Vegetable Crops. Cost Records Vegetable Growers' Ass'r Vegetables, Newer an Known (W. W. Tracy) Verbascum Warley Rose. Notes on 1565 Verbenas. Lemon. Notes on. 680; Notes on 367 Vesey. Jr., W. J 624 186, 376. 667, 697, M.. Icebox Display Variegated, Notes on Violet Baroness Rothschild 1 Violets and Sweet Peas, Soil for. Violets for the' Retai'l' Grower.' i'3'9'o': 496 Virulent Dis •976 1400. 1462, 1604. 1608 •908 Supply Men. Praise for 1467 Sutton. Martin J.. Will of 470 •501 Swainsonas for Summer Flowering, 487 Notes on 615 Swedish Hort. Society of America. 132 Sweet Bay. Notes on 175 weet Pea: Display York Show. 776; •920; Yarrowa. New wTn?: "Sweet Pea Studies" 1 Sweet Peas. 81; at Auburn. N. Y.. 1286; Best. Notes on. 764: Drop- ping Buds. Notes on. 764; for Christmas. Notes on. 636: from Long Island. 138: in California. 1490; Injured by Gas. Notes on, 766; not Growing. Notes on. 635; Notes on. 969; Pittet's New, 920; Slugs on. Notes on, 619: Streak Dwelling House, Greenhous Parking of Symplocos crat£egoi( (N. Y.) Hort. Society, Taxus baccata. Notes on Taxus Hibernica. Bush Form of, Notes Tells Its Own Story Telltale Ventilating Device. New Texas, Cultural Regions of. 1043; The Lesson from. 1220; to Texas State Florists' Ass'n.. 974, 1284; Convention aftermath, 1222; Organization Convention • Texas State Flower Show Thalictrum dipterocarpum Tomato Growers. Important to.. Tomatoes: and Sweet Corn. Not on, 635; Fresh and Canned. Not on. 616; Under Glass Torreya Californica. Notes on. . Totty. Chas. H. (Portrail' Tou ngton) Toy Plants, Tracy. W. the South. Notes on W. (Newer and Lesser Vegetables), 495: (Secds- Kno men's Trial Grounds. Their tual and Possible Value) Trade Paper. Making Use of the. Transport Service. Emergency . . Tree. A Cheering, in Winter, Not Walker. 6has. C. (I Wallflower, English, Walnut, Englir-- "' Trained Ramble Weaver, Chas. Wedding. A Golden (Thomas Bui yard and Mrs. Bunvard) Wedding Decorations in New Yor Weed Killer. Home Made, Notes or Weigela (Diervilla) rosea. Notes oi Weight Undoubted! Quality? Weiss & Sons Co.. A. M.. Hatbor Pa Welch. Patrick (Portrait) Weston. T. A. (Stray Notes from Great Britain) 28, 186. 376. 567. 697, 1101, 1217. 1284, 1606, 1566 What Seedsmen Sell Besides Seeds (J. H. Sperry) 495 Wheelbarrows, American, in Eng- land 1391 Where the Florist Car will Assist 628 White Fly, Remedies for 635 White, John (Portrait) 504 White Medal of Honor, Award of the 22 White, Prof. B. A. (Problems in Floricultural Education) 374 Whitewash, Ordinary, 1120; Water- Who Safe? Her Wiegand, H. L. Window Boxes ai Windows. Misty Seed Deale ' Nursery Stock. 1336, 1444 (Portrait) 432 Woerner, Carl A.. Estab. Wolfe. Miss Annie (Portr Wolfe. T. J. (Portrait).. Wolfe the Florist. Estab Woman's National Ho 175 Wood Lice Sow Bugs. Remedy 514 Woodrow & Marketos. Packing 1214 Floor of. •1102; Store of * Woodruff. Watson S. (Selling Seeds at Wholesale) 70 Workman. Walt, and H. Youell...* 175 Workmen's Compensation Law, The 850 Worm-killers Worms, Earth, Notes on 343 Youell. H.. and Walt The New For: FOR THE BEST CULTURAL INFORMATION PUBUSHED-CONSULT THE EXCHANGE to^grow into a vigorous pla A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII NO. t NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. JANUARY 3, J9I4 One Dollar per Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink liillarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years.. It is well named KiUarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilhant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink EUarney; first, because of its much more briUiant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink ICillarney loses its brilUancy and becomes badly faded, KiUamey Brilhant is 'as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilhant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pinli KiUarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, KiUamey BriUiant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it wiU immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower wiU be compeUed to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery, March, 1914. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, §35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NEW YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum r-9-in., 300 to case, $18.00 per case. Auratum j ?-9-in., 130 to case, $7.00 per case. I Special quotations Giganteum ,00 pe: $20.0 '-0-in., 300 to case, $10.00 per • i-9-in., 250 to case, $20.00 per case. i-lO-in., 225 to case, Magnificum S-9-in., 200 to case, $10.00 per case, n thousand lots. AZALEAS of the following varieties: Vervaemeana, Madam Van der Crnyssen, De Sohryveriana, Simon Mardner and Niobe. 14-16-ii All above WM. F. KASTING CO., ^lP^;,tS^. '{: Mntaal ngclproclty— Saw It In thp ErchonEC Vji HADLEY HADLEY is a development from a line of seedlings raised by Alex. Montgomery, Jr., the varieties used in this development being Liberty, General McArthur and Richmond. In color it is a deep velvety crimson, retaining its brilliancy at all seasons of the year. The variety is double and the buds are vvfell formed. The fragrance is excelled only by American Beauty. It is a strong, rapid grower and the flowers are borne on long, stiff stems. It has proven itself, under thorough trial, to be an all-the-year-round forcing variety. Both own root and grafted plants. We are disseminating the variety. A.KPlEl\SON ^ Ci^pMWELL Conn -Mention Exchange GERANIUMS We have a large stock ready for immediate shipment in the finest assort- ment of standard varieties in the country, including the old favorites, such as S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, Alph. Ricard, Mad. Landry, Berthe de Presilly, La Favorite, and others equally as good. S2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000 for 2-inch; and $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000 for 3-inch. New Varieties and Novelties, up to 50o. each for Maryland, which we will send out January 1st, 1914. Ivy-leaved and Scented in variety. p , „„ BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine $4.( BEGONIA Luminosa. Pfitzer's Triumphant . 3C BEGONIA Vernon. Pink and white 2C ALTERNANTHERAS. 6 varieties 2.C SMILAX. Extra strong 2.C FUCHSIAS. 10 varieties.. 2.C HARDY ENGLISH IVY 2 C HELIOTROPE Chieftain. Sweet scented 2 C LANTANAS. 8 varieties 2C PETUNIAS. Double mixed colors 2.C SWAINSONA alba and rosea 2 C ASPARAGUS Sprengeri CANNA and DAHLIA Roots in quantity. $6.( R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS C0.,"K;E«Z SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 20-INDEX, PAGE 21 "Wi 2 The Florists' Exchange •••••••••••••••••••••••••*-K I ^^Single Begonias I ■^ ^^^^^^^^^^^3 Tuberous Rooted, VA to 1}-^ diameter T JL, ^fe|^^^^^^^S^3 Red, Rose, Orange, Salmon, j_ i ^^^^^i^^^l^ White, Yellow, $2.25 per 100 J T yf^l^^^^^^^j^/'i-g FRESHLY IMPORTED SEED J^ ■;^ ^>VyS^^i=2=i^i'^'VMB^^^ONIA, Erf^ Carmine. .S0.25 'S2.50 ^ *^L^'^'\J)n~is-r^\%^-S Vernon. Glossy bronze red 25 2.50 ^ i^Tj^i^r^iM 1 Bfft^v^'^lk^ CANDYTUFT, Giant Empress.. .10 .20 "JT JL. ;^^i^i»iIt'^^T^".-^iii^^ CENTAUREA, Candidissima 25 1.25 ^ J A^YSSTJM, Little Gen.. T.pU.0.. .O^B'^°S°et7/ens: Purple fs itS J 7 ASPARAGUS Plumosiis Nanus. 250 PETUNIA, Rosy Morn . .' .60 2.50 7 ^ seeds, 76o., 1000 $2.50. Double Fringed 1.00 "IT • Sprcngeri. 250 seeds 7Sc., 1000 $3.00. PYRETHRTJM, Aureum .10 .25 ,i, ASTERS, Queen of Mar- Tr. pkt. Oz. STOCKS, Princess AUce .25 2.00 ^ ■*- ket. Extra early. In col- VERBENA, Mammoth •Jf T ors: pink, blue, white,^ Flowering 25 1.00 V -fl^ enmson, rose, flesh, all VTNCA Rosea. Rose 16 .50 ■*■ JL, coloramixed $0.20 $0.75 -Alba' 16 .50 » ic A FEW CASES OF SPIRAEA LEFTTof^ASE * JL. Japonica and Floribunda, $7.50 per case. Superba, $10.00 per case. .X- t WM.ELLIOTT&SONS^i.^e%rNewYork t ••••••••••••••••*••••••••*•••->( Write them you read tbla advt. tn the Exchanpe Panama Bulblets $25.00 per 1,000, $200.00 per 10,000 Niagara Bulblets $10.00 per 1000, $90.00 per 10,000 BIDWELL&FOBES, Kinsman, Ohio Gladiolus Specialists B U X U S- BOX-BUSHES, BALL SHAPES, PYRAMIDS, round and square shapes, STANDARDS low and STANDARDS high stems, all in perfect forms. NONE BETTER I SPRING 1914 DELIVERY. ORDER NOW ! Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS PTeTBox 752. or 51 Barclay Street NeW YOPk Write them 5 (NOWiiISJTHEtBEST. TIME T Winter Sweet Peas AFTER THE "MUMS We have: Xmas Pink, Florence Denzer, Watchung, Wallacea, Mrs. Totty, Mra.SIm* Mrs. Smalley, at $2.00 per lb. Pink Beauty, $4.00 per lb. Zvolanek's Pink, tS.OO per lb. Try some of the coming Winter Orchid Sweet Pea. We have still a few left, in Pink, White. Light Pink, Dark Pink, Lavender, at $4.00 per M ox.: miiture at $7.00 per 02 If you need Bome of Summer or Late Sweet Pea for inside or outdoors, we have: Frank Dol- by, Nora Unwin, Gladys Unwln. at $1.25 per " ' i Spenceer, Lavender at $3.00 per lb. No better in U. S. A. ANT. C. ZVOUINEK, LOMPOC, CAL Mutual Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eschange To The Trade the following well developed plants. CABBAGE Early Jersey Wakefield and Charleston Wakefield. 20c. per 100, 75c. for 500, $1.00 for 1000; in 10,000 lots, 86c. per 1000. LETTUCE Big Boston and Grand Rapids. 20c. per 100, 76c. for 600, $1.00 for 1000; in 10,000 lota, 90o. per 1000. BEETS per 1000; in 10,000 lots, $1.00 per 1000. Special prices on larger lots. TheOld Dominion PlantCo. FREESIA A FEW THOUSAND REFRACTA ALBA Mammoth Bulbs at $6.00 per 1000. IWECDCD 9. nnil SEED MERCHANTS nCLDCK & Wn, AND GROWERS 114 Chambers Street, NEW YORK Give credit wherecredit is due — Mention Escbange NewCroP FLOWER SEEDS NewCroP ASTER, Carlson or Invincible (i^5^^-„''^N°G^li.'g§) No Aster lias been esteemed more highly by the florist trade than this variety; it has good size and, by reason of excellent habit, long stems and blooms, it comes between our Queen of Market and Hohenzollern Asters. Pkt. }i oz. Oz. White S0.25 $0.60 S2.00 Pink 25 .60 2.00 BEGONIAS ' recognize these as most satisfactory. jrimson sort; dark leaves; . . . Pkt. Oz. Moz. S1.25..S0.10 S3.50 Semperflorens Erfordii. Soft, delicate pink 20 Semperflorens rosea. Beautiful rose 10 3.50 Gracilis luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet 15 Gracilis alba. Pure white 25 Gracilis, Prima Donna. Limpid rose, shaded carmine toward center. . .15 SALVIA Our strains of Salvias have all been grown especially for us and have been selected from specimen blooms. BONFIRE. Undoubtedly one of the Long, stiff spikes flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., H oz. 75 cts., oz. S2.00. Splendens. Scarlet Sage. Beautiful, bright scarlet; grows about 3 feet. Pkt. ID cts., H oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. VERBENA S. & W. Co.'s Mammoth Fancy Strain Our Mammoth Fancy Strain of Ver- benas is the best procurable. It cannot, we believe, be excelled for freedom of bloom, size or color. Mammoth Fancy. Pkt. }4 oz. Oz. $0.50 $1.50 Pink. Defiance. Scarlet . Blue White Mixed .05 .50 .05 .50 ^^^^^^^^ 30 and 32 Barclay St. New York SPECIAL PRICES TO CLOSE OUT DUTCH AND FRENCH BULBS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. 13 up. $8.00 per 1000; in case lots of 1250. PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. 14 up. $10.00 ROMAN HYACINTHS. 11-12. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. ROMAN HYACINTHS. 12-15. $2.25 per 100, Illustrated catalogue on request. Terms SPANISH IRIS. Named ! *WIN TULIPS. bulbs, extra fine. $1.80 per OXALIS. Best sorts. 90c. i Also Choice Holland am Stock; ask for prices. F. O. B. Houston. r lOOO; $3.25 bulbs. Bemium Nursery HENK DIBKEN FLORAL 1^ NURSERY CO. Inc. LILIUMS 100 1000 L. Glganteum, 6-8 $3.50 $30.00 L. Giganteum, 7-9 5.00 45.00 L. Giganteum Multiflorum, 6-8 3.50 30.00 L. Giganteum Multiflorum, 7-9 5.00 45.00 L. Longiflorum, 6-S 3.00 SPIRyCA lOO 1000 AstUboides floribunda $4.00 $35.00 Japonica 4.00 35.00 Japonica compacta multiflora 5.00 40.00 Palmata 7.00 Washington 5.00 40.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PRICES ON APPLICATION OUR FLORIST'S CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy reliable seeda" 55 Barclay St., (t 20) New York 5 due — Mention Kxcbange and BlJLBd W. C. Beckert 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (Nortii Siito) Givecreditwh -Mention Ehrchangp READY NOW LILIUM GIGANTEUM 100 1000 7-y-inch ( 300 bulbs to case ) . . $7.00 $60.00 8-9-inch ( 260 bulbs to case ) . . 8.50 75.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. Thomas J. Grey Co. A. F. Barney 1 Late Managers of Schlegel & 1. M. Gleason; Fottler Co. Peter M. MiUer J. P. A Cuerinea Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Market Street, - Boston, Mass. Fleaae mention the ExohonKO when writlng^. The Florists' Exchange ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED Greenhouse grown, smooth, well ripened seed. All from my own stock. 1,000 seeds $3.00 per 1000. 5,000 seeds 2.75 per 1000. 10,000 seeds 2.50 per 1000. Special prices on large orders. W.H.ELLIOTT. - Brighton. MASS. advt. in the Exchange XXX SEEDS _. _ _. . Pkt. 20c. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. Finest giants mixed, 250 seeds Sl.OO; M pkt. 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest grown, single and double, mixed. 600 seeds Sl.OOi 1000 seeds S1.50; yi pkt. 60c. CHRISTMAS PEPPER. Very fine. 20e. CINERARIA. Large-flowering, dwarf. Mixed. COBAEA Scandens. Blue. Pkt. 20c. COLUMBINE, New Fancy. Pkt. 20c. DAISY (BelUs) Moastrosa. Monstrous giant Bowciing; white, rose or mixed. Pkt. 20o. JERUSALEM CHERRY, Melvjnl. New, conical; the finest red berry plant grown. 20c. LOBELIA, Blue BaU, New Dwarf. Dark blue, finest of ail Lobelias. Pkt. 20c. PANSY, Giant. Finest grown; critically selected. PETUNIA, Ni Pkt. 20c. PETUNIA, Star. Finest marked. Singles Fringed. 1 fine. Pkt. 20c. PETUNIA, Giant Double Fringed, extra Fine. The best improved varieties. Pkt. 50c. PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumila. New Dwarf. V' Grand; finest colors. Pkt. 20c. PRIMULA Kewensis, Sweet Yellow. 20c. PRIMULA Malacoides, Giant Baby. 20c. PRIMULA Obconica, New Giants. 60c. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. Brilliant scarlet; compact. Large pkt. 20c. SHAMROCK. True green. Pkt. 20c. SMILAX. Fine. Pkt. 20c.. oz. 40c. SNAPDRAGON, Giant White, Pink or YeUow. Separate or mixed. Pkt. 20c. SWEET WILLIAM. New fancy mixed. 20c. THUNBERGIA, Mixed. (Black-Eyed Susan.) Fine. Pkt. 20c. TORENIA FOURNIERI, New Giant. Extra fine and showy. Pkt. 20c. VERBENA, New Giants. Finest grown. Mixed, or separate colors in Purple. White. Scarlet, Pink and White Eyed. Each per pkt. 20c. CASH. Liberal Packets. Six 2D-ct. pkts., S 1 .00. JOHN. F. RUPP SHIREMANSTOWN, PA. Olvecreditwiierecreditlsdue — Mention Esohaage $No'w ready for delilfety^ Buy direct and save money y All stock is guaranteed to be as represented BEGONIA »3o!oO per IMC GLOXli^lAS Extra fine strain. tSO.OO per 10( Tuberous- rooted. Gladiolus AMERICA The finest stock ia the market. Mam- moth size selected, $15.00 per 1000; first size, $10.00 per 1000. Prices on Cannas in the leading varieties Pfflony fl. Dahlias; Roses in any variety for quick or next Spring, 1914, delivery, will be cheerfully given by F. \A/. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay, N. Y. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange; ASTERS you want the finest quality of seed grown. ge» in touch with Herbert & Fleishauer Aster Specialists McMINNVILLE, OREGON GWecreditwherecreditisdue — Mention Exchange CAOSS-BRED AND THOROUGHBRED. THE WORID'S BfST NELROSE Show and First Prize wherever exhibited From 2-inch pots, in rotation, after Feb. 1, at these prices: Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. European Growers can buy stock of Wm. WeUs & Co., Merstham, Surrey, England. Write them for prices. THE BEST ANTIRRHINUM TO DATE Send your order to the originators, F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS. Please mention the Esohanee ^hen writinr. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Lupton, Mattituck. N. Y. : second vice- president, W. F. Therkildson, Paines- ville, O.; secretary (re-elected), C. E. Kendel; assistant secretary, S. F. Wll- [MPORTS, ETC., Dec. 22.— S. S. George ishington.— O. G. Hempstead & Son, case seed; Maltus & Ware, 1 bbl. seed; P. Henderson & Co., 2 cases seed; 2 bags seed. S. S. Rotterdj.... _. _. Barnes, 22 bags seed; McHutchison & ■ ; "Vaughan's Seed Store, 9 pkgs. 5 cases_ bulbs; W. F. Colli P. Lang, 9 pkgs. bulbs. bulbs; 23, S. Chicago — G. W. Sh'eldo plants; Vaughan & Co. _ _ Store, 9 pkgs. bulbs. iS. S. Canad: McHutchison & Co., 6 pkgs. trees, etc. S. S. Minnetonka — Maltus & Ware. 39 bags seed; P. Henderson & Co., 17 pkgs seed; B. S. Barnes, 38 pkgs. seed, etc.; J. M. Thorburn & Co., 1 case seed- F B. Vandegrift & Co., 113 sks. seed; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 263 pkgs. seed; J. Mul- len, 400 pkgs. seed. S. S Oosterdyk— Weeber & Don, 4 bags seed; Brooks & Miller, 8 bags seed; 1 P. Roosa, 20 bags " ' " Thorburn & Co., 26 bags seed; Peter Henderson & Co. Boddington, 12 bags seed; Crandall, Pettee _ __ seed. S. S. Seguaranla — L. L. Spellman, 550 bis. Sisal; M. J. Smith, 200 bis. Sisal; Cut Flower & F. Co., 4 bbls. plants. Dec. 24-25, S. S Kroonland — Maltus & P. Henderson & Co., 24 pkgs. _. Madsen, 85 pkgs. seed; L. Madsen, 6 pkgs. seed; T. Mason 81 pkgs. seed; Field Seed Co., 7 pkgs. seed; Maltus & Ware, 19 pkgs. seed; P. Henderson & Co., 1 case seed; J. M. Thorburn & Co., 2 boxes seed. S. S. Honduras — G. W. Sheldon & Co., 153 cases plants. S. S. Adaptability HE retail florist must have Easter lilies all the time — that is, of course, if keeps an up-to-date store. The demand is steadily increas- ing, because of the many uses they can be adapted to, and always with good taste. Perhaps you know how handy they come in when other flowers are as scarce as hen's teeth. In design work they cost no more than other flowers, if as much, because they cover so much more space, and they are most appropri- ate. You can sell them by the dozen and in bouquets. For the small retailer there are special boxes put up, contain- ing the best bulbs in the world, so there is no excuse for anyone not having them. The prices of Baby Grand Cases of Horseshoe Brand Giganteum are as follows: Size 7 by 9 Size 8 by 10 $8.50 per 100 I 1 .00 per 100 LARGER CASES Size 6 by 8 . $18.00 per 400 Size 7 by 9 . 20.00 per 300 Size 8 by 10 . 25.00 per 250 Size 9 by 10 . 22.00 per 200 Storage charges included. Terms, 60 days after shipment. Shipments made anytime during 1914 you say. Order now, so we may reserve them for you. ATof how cheap. But how good Ralph M. Ward & Co. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street New York The Florists' Exchange BEGONIftS TUBEROUS ROOTED Our stock of these Bulbs was secured by our Mr. Vaughan when in Europe this summer. They are from the finest large-flowering strain of seed and should give great satisfaction. Doz. 100 1000 ; Single Sorts, White, Scarlet, Yellow, Pink $0.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single Sorts, Mixed 35 2.25 20.00 Double Sorts, White, Scarlet, Yellow, Pink . 60 4.00 35.00 Double Sorts, Mixed 50 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIAS Crassifolia Grandiflora— Spotted and Tigered Lily Bulbs Of New Crop Gigs, 7-9-inch 300 Gigs, 8-9-inch 250 Auratum, 9-1 1-inch.. 100 Rubrum, 8-9-inch ... 170 Rubrum, 9-11-inch. .100 Per 1000 $55.00 70.00 GLADIOLUS Best Home-Grown Bulbs for Florists' Forcing Per looo America $17.00 Mrs. Francis King 18.00 Chicago White 40.00 Dutch-Grown Bulbs Not Recommended for Indoor Forcing First Size Per looo America $8.50 3000 for 25.00 ASK FOR FLORISTS' SPRING LIST Vaughan's Seed Store advt. in the Exchajige NEW CROP SEEDS Pkt. Oz. TOMATO, Buck's Tresco. The English Novelty. Sealed pkts $0.50 MIGNONETTE, Majesty. The best forcer 14 oz., Sfl.OO .50 ^ VERBENA, Mammoth, White, Scarlet, Pink, Blue 10 $1.50 VERBENA, Mammoth Mixed 10 1.00 VINCA alba purea. Pure white 10 , .60 VINCA alba rosea. White, crimson eye 10 t^ .60 VINCA Rosea. Rose, dark eye 10 fc;. .60 Our new Catalogue will be mailed free on request. W. E. MARSHALL & CO., Seedsmen, 166 W. 23d St., New York Write tbem you feud this udvt. In the Excbange Sow Early Seasonable Seeds stocks, Asters, Vinca, Verbena Cyclamen, Cineraria, Sweet Peas WriUfor 1914 Illustrated Catalogue BURNETT BROS. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St. NEW YORK CANNAS logue, let us supply you 'whh some first-class Bulbs, which surely will suit you in price and quality. We ftrow over one million best com- mercial kinds, including all the new ones; nothing better. Ranging from 87.00 per 1000 up. Write for Special Price List. Shellroad Greenhouses Grange, Baltlinore, Md. S. M. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON, MICH. Cantract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO , Squash, Watermelon, Sweet Com if, when or they will m The Exchanqe. 200 bags seed; Hanson & Orth, Sisal grass; R. Hilliers' Son Co., 7 bags seed. Dec. 26, S. S. Stephan— E. Water- Hends, Bowen, Cuchlo \. roots; 'J Griffiths, roots; G. Patricls, 1 bbl. roots; C. Bryn. 1 bbl. roots. Dec. 27-28. S. S. Cedric- W. Elliott & Sons, 18 bbls seed. Dec. 27 S. S. Zuiderdky — Scranton Florists' Supply Co., 19 bags seed. European Notes Once again the writer of these frag- mentary notes craves permission to ex- tend to the readers of The Florists' Exchange and the genial editor and his staff, his heartiest good wishes for a very happy and prosperous New Year. Seasonable conditions are now prevail- ing on this side the Atlantic, and we hope that a reasonable check of a too luxuri- ous vegetation will be the result. The future no one can foresee, but the pres- ent outlook is certainly cheerful and a fit beginning for a New Year. May the finish find us in as pleasant a mood. Quite a gloom has been cast over the European seed trade by the untimely death of Martin John Sutton, J. P., F. L. S., for many years head of the great Reading firm. As the grandson of the original founder, he inherited in a remarkable degree the clear intelligence and administrative ability which is char- acteristic of the family ; whUe his whole hearted charity and self denying zeal for the public weal proclaimed him every inch a gentleman. EuBOPEAN Seeds. Cuttings vs. seedlings L ngo i^ u ting andhav Fall an |S' K'^ IHHHIH [ntroduction of an Antirrhinum true f recent date, there are many : advantage gained by using fS^!' great drawback with Snapdragon from c ngs from some \ : plants to follow thoroughly know and believe in ch< SIOO.OO in cash for the stock of any white, pink or yellow ' the photo herewith shown. _., ut the show in the greenhouse bench is the one of vital je is no Snapdragon that will approach it at this point. We offer pkt.; 3 pkts. $2.50; 7 pkts. S5.0Q. A few plants now read; your plants knocking around all Summer and then likely have an overgrown, stunted lot w 11 give poor and disappointing results. - lismg Silver Pink seedlings you can time your :o have tender, thrifty, quick-growing plants len you need them. Allow three months in and Summer and four months in mid-Winter : perfect plants from seed. We advise the use ts from 23.^-in. pots direct to the bench with e pinching, and guarantee that there is no that will beat it. napdragon that will come reasonably true from d have perfect habits of growth is an innovation noting. One big grower writes: " You have long felt want. We are justly proud of our rtues of Silver Pink from seed that we will give nmercial variety from cuttings that will produce s easv enough to make a display at a show or in to' you and your bank i see ^oour^own growing t Sl.OO greenhou will appri 3 pkts. $2.50; 7 pkts. S5.0Q. A few plants now ready at S4.00 per ] FREE GUTTURAL DIRECTIONS Don't delay sowing seed for Summer blossoms, and be sure to have a lot m pots for Spring sales^a very profitable feature. See recent ads. for testimonials on RESULTS, the one thing that counts. O. S. RAMSBURG, - SomerswortH, IV. f-f« Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange J. BOiaiANO & SON Wholesale Field and Garden Seeds Established 1818. Write for our low Prices Lleht, Pratt and ElUoott Streets BALTIMORE, ND. '. yon m.entlon the Exchange Will This Sort of Thing Ever Stop? We are informed by Curtis Nye Smith, counsel to the American Seed Trade As- sociation, that on Dec. 22 Congressman Wm. S. Howard, of Georgia, filed in the TI. S. House of Representatives a bill (H.R. 11,170) "to divest agricultural and garden seeds from their interstate charac- ter, and that all persons shipping seeds directly to the consumer which are mis- branded, adulterated, or in any way mis- represented, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both." Mr. Smith adds: "Of course, if inten- tional adulteration or misrepresentation was penalized, the bill would not meet such severe criticism, but as the bill now stands, it would, if enacted, stop all sales of seeds. The Congressman, evidently, has not had the benefit of a study of the natural conditions affecting the growth, harvesting, and distrijjution of agricul- tural and garden seeds, nor of the experi- ence of other Congressmen in trying to legislate on this subject." New York Seed Trade The sales of evergreens, both in the form of boughs and sprays, and also made up into roping and wreaths, were unus- ually large with all the seedsmen who ■ holi- In the several seed stores, this is the period of preparations for the sales which are expected to begin at the usual season ; everything possible is being done, and all arrangements made for facilitating the work when the season of actual sales really arrives. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay st., will send out their wholesale catalog early in January; the retail catalog which, as usual, is very interesting read- ing to all who care for good seeds, is al- ready being distributed. At Wm Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey st., the sales of Christmas greens are re- ported to have been very satisfactory. They are now offering the surplus of Spiraeas, tuberous Begonias, both single and double, in several colors, and freshly imported flower seeds in several varieties for early planting. The attention of all who pass the mag- nificent store of Stnmpp & Walters Co., 30-32 Barclay st., is called this week to a very large display of rustic Cedar bird houses in several sizes, also a large line STOCKS Boston Flower Market The best for Florists' use. 907„ Double Flowers We have all the colors. SWEET PEAS The forcing varieties now ready. CYCLAMEN Gold Medal Strain. ASTERS Our Specialty See our special list just out. If you have not received it, let us mail it now. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. Boston, Mass. Street ^TndtTSn-^NEWYORKCIlY [ PRINCESS PINE. A full SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange GARDEN SEED ?KET,_ CARRqT,__PARSNIP, RADISH , ud weU u « GARDEN PEA SE^D } of the short crop of this past i full line of Garden Sceoi, will be quoted yoa ' upon appUcatioD to S. D. WOODRUfF & SONS, 82 Dty Street, NWYORK and Oranfte, Conn. Pleue mention the Exchange when writtn^. Commercial Rose Culture Ho?mes HeavUy lUus. Price. $1.50. Postpaid. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York January 3, 1914 The Florists' Exchange Spiraea Gladstone MICHELL'S Spiraea Clumps WE have just received a late shipment of extra fine, large roots, which we are offering at "real bargain" prices, to make room for our incoming seed stocks. Spiraea is an Easter Plant, that always yields a handsome profit. Roots Price Doz. 100 per case per case GLADSTONE, 1st size $0.75 $5.00 200 $9.50 GLADSTONE, Monster size 1.10 8.00 100 8.00 ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA 50 3.75 200 7.00 COMPACTA MULTIFLORA 50 3.75 200 7.00 WASHINGTON 75 5.00 250 11.50 QUEEN ALEXANDRA (Pink) 85 6.00 200 11.00 When you order mention this special offer and ask for our 1914 Wholesale Price List and Catalogue — ready now. The following New Crop Flower Seeds should be ASTER (Early sorts), PHLOX, BEGONIA, PETUNIA, VERBENA, SALVIA, and a host of others. sown now VINCA, MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE ^»« """'• «-«« Please mention the Exchange when writing. Philadelphia, Pa. ith this of poultry remedies, sprayers and sprays, wliich this company has to offer. Weber & Don, 114 Chamhers St., report that they are receiving a goodly number of orders for their special exhibition strain of vegetable seeds, such as Ideal Lettuce, Brechin Castle Brussell Sprouts, Wilson's Cranstone Excelsior and Ailsa Craig Onions, and Pitt's Improved Leek, which they are ofiEering in the original packages. Flower and vegetable seeds for early planting are also reported to be moving well. The MacNiflE Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey St., held a large and successful ■ " -lay - Oh company cleaned up well. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., is offering a full line of Gladioli bulbs, new crop Lilies, Begonias and Gloxinias. Christmas greens at this store moved re- markably well, and were entirely sold out. W. E. Marshall Co., of 166 W. 23 st., has leased space for a display of its seeds bulbs and other goods at the Country Life Permanent Exposition, in the Grand Central Terminal Station in this city. Its exhibition will soon be staged and friends and customers are cordially in- vited to view the same. The entrance to this exposition is readily reached from three points by private elevators. There is an interesting daily program both in the morning and afternoon, consisting of lectures, demonstrations and music. Ad- mittance is by ticket issued either by the Country Life Permanent Exposition Co., or by the private tickets issued by the several exhibitors. nuladelphia Seed Trade Owing to the recent death of his mother, our representative, Wm. H. Eng- ler, asks to be excused for the absence of seed trade notes in the present issue. We feel that the sympathy of the trade in PhUadelphia will be with Mr. Engler in his affliction. His mother had been ill for some time and passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, the funeral services tak- ing place on Tuesday. Deo. 30. Chicago Seed Trade The past week has been a quiet one with the seedsmen of this city. The winding up of the trade in holiday goods required some little attention; otherwise it has been a week of rest and enjoyment preparatory to taking up matters inci- dental to the seed trade with the begin- ning of the New Year. The trade in Christmas greens was good, but nothing in advance of previous records for this season. Holly proved to be quite scarce tor the two last days pre- ceding Christmas, so that the price of $6 to $6.50 per case was paid for all that could at that time be obtained. Bouquet green also sold well, there not being any more on the market that could easily be disposed of at a good price. The rate of $9 per crate of 100 lbs. was maintained until the close of the market for this stock. Mistletoe and Christmas trees were probably about the only two items in holiday stock that there was enough of. Small surplus lots of Christmas trees could be seen along South Water st. and other points where this stock was offered for sale, the day following Christmas. Mistletoe also was seen in small lots un- sold, at various places after the holiday trading was over. The Leonard Seed Co. reports the steady shipping of all garden seeds to dealers that had contracted with this house for their supply. Beans are prov- ing to be scarcer and prices advancing. The preparation of the catalogs of this house for its 1914 trade keeps a number of the employees steadily employed. Mr. Clark states that the company is not worrying over the fact that the catalogs will hereafter have to go into the zone system of mailing according to the new postal laws, inasmuch as it will not in- terfere with the present season's mailing. He is also of the opinion that at the next meeting of the American Seed Trade As- sociation some vigorous action should be taken in regard to this matter. At Winterson's Seed Store, Louis F. Winterson has returned to his accus- tomed place after spending a couple of months in Florida. "The arrival of garden seeds has begun and packeting is in operation. A number of salesmen repre- senting the various bulb growing estab- lishments from Holland are reported as callers this week. Some varieties of both Holland and French bulb stock are being quoted at higher prices for next season's delivery. The scarcity of Koman Hya- cinths experienced last year will con- tinue, so that prices will be high. Dutch Hyacinths and several varieties of the standard forcing double Tulips will be slightly higher. At Vaughan's Seed Store a good sale of all Christmas plants and evergreens is reported. All this stock sold well, espe- cially the flowering plants from the green- houses at Western Springs. The supply of Azaleas and Poinsettias that this house had for the holiday trade was equal to any in the city all of which met with a ready sale. Several fine specimens of Biota aurea nana, one of the prettiest evergreens for lawn or cemetery planting, are on exhibition in the store. These also make handsome stock when grown in tubs for porch or outdoor decoration when not injured by frost. A. Henderson & Co. are booking orders for future delivery on all stock handled by them. Their Christmas trade in all green stock has been quite satisfactory. Guy Reybum is off on a trip to the South- west, and A. MUler is still in the city until after the opening of the New Year. Wm. Langhout, the well known travel- ing representative of Van Zonneveld Bros. & Phillipo, of Holland, who re- cently underwent an operation at St. Mary's hospital, Rochester, Minn., is in the city, having sufficiently recovered from the effects of the operation to be able to take to the road again. His many friends in this city were pleased to note his hasty recovery. doors. It is safe to predict that Chicago White will take the place of that old favorite Augusta, from the fact that the fiowers and spike are larger and stronger. Mr. Kunderd's seedlings are unlike any other. He has already disseminated quite a number of very beautiful sorts such as Kunderd's Glory, White King, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr., Gov. Hanley, Amaryllis, Myrtle, Pride of Goshen, Mary Bancroft, Mrs. A. B. Kunderd, and many others of sterling merit. H. Y. Stock of Gladiolus ChicagoJIWhite Changes Hands '} During the past week, A. E. Kunderd, the celebrated Gladiolus hy- bridist, of Goshen. Ind., sold his entire stock of Gladiolus Chicago White to J. C. Vaughan of Chicago and New York. It is generally conceded that Mr. Vaughan knows a good thing when he sees it, and in securing this stock he has acquired a decidedly fine variety, as Chicago White has proved a splendid forcing sort, as well as one of the earliest to fiower out- l^uino Some men achieve notoriety, others have it thrust upon them, but the great majority have to go on their way >in- heralded. Here is a copy of a telegram from San Francisco, dated Dec. 29, which informs the readers of a metropolitan paper that seeds scarcer than any jewel, which, if lost, could not be replaced, are in the vaults of a safe deposit company in that city, the seeds having been origi- nated or developed by Luther Burbank. They are described as follows : "One is a new kind of flax, from the oil of which artists' paint is made. The other is a cereal, known as quino, to take the place of wheat, oats or barley. There is not a peck of these seeds in the world" According to all statistics '"quino" has come none too soon, as scientists are trying to persuade us that the supply of wheat will soon be too small to supply food for the world's millions. Cincinnati, Ohio. — In conversation with D. Carmichael, buyer for J. M. Mc- Cullough's Sons, that gentleman ex- pressed himself as of the opinion that California bids fair to rival Idaho as a garden Pea growing center, owing to its climatic conditions and the Panama Canal route. Already attractive quota- tions are being given for 1914 delivery, very much in favor of Pacific Coast busi- ness. W. M. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., Inc., of San Jose, Oal., has sent out a well- worded New Year's card, reading as fol- lows: "May the New Year have in it for you a little more happiness, a little more peace of mind, a little more good business than you hope for." The Florists' Exchange SPECIALISTS Growers of Aster Seed, Dahlia and Gladiolus for the wholesale trade. Tell us your needs— our stock and prices will secure your orders. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS. Spencer, Ind., U. S. A. Pleaao meption the Exchanga when writiog. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH Md all GARDEM SEEDS ^"^"Si (mOm ONION SETS Write t GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Aster Book for florists Originators and largest growers of high grade Aster Seed in the world. James Vick'sSons Rochester, New York Reciprocity — Saw i GIANT PANSY SEED Orchid Flowered. Mixed. 1000 seeds. 25c.; 5000. $1.00; M oz. $1.25; 1 oz. $5.00 Giant Red Giant Royal Purple Giant Light Blue Giant Emperor William Giant Dark Blue Giant King of the Blacks Giant Zebra Giant Lord BeaconsBeld ~ -- — - " (dark eye) Giant McKinley Glan 2'5c; ^5000, "jlSo; I seeds, 25c.; 1000 H.H.Berger&Co. ES Bulbs, Seeds, Bamboos, Palm Seeds 70 WARREN STREET Write them yoa read this a< NEW YORK I the Exchange Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is xnu3 easuy exposed, i brick, with illustrated '. Give credit wberecredit Is due — Msntlon Exchange ^VE: GRONA/ PEAS and BEANS FOR THB TRADE Price List for crop 1913 now ready. Strictly Pint C3aM Stocks, suited to critical market gardeners' trade. Michigan-grown — non-irrigated Let lu quota yvu. F. G. JOHNSON & CO^ Hanisville, Michigan Write them yon read thla advt. In the Bxchanca m @ Swastika Brand Carinas Send in your listing orders. Shipments made at your con- MMRDSIONCSCO. Quarantine Against Powdery Scab of Potatoes The U. S. Secretary of Agrculture at Washington, D. C, has issued two orders relating to the admission o£ foreign Po- tatoes into the United States. One of these orders provides for the admission of disease-free Potatoes from uninfected foreign districts under proper regulation and inspection. The other order, to pro- tect American Potatoes from the powdery scab and other diseases, temporarily ex- tends the quarantine effective since Sep- tember 20, 1912, against the importation of Potatoes from Newfoundland ; the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon ; Great Britain, including England, Scot- land, Wales and Ireland; Germany, and Austria-Hungary, to include also the rest of continental Europe and the Dominion of Canada. This quarantine became ef- fective on December 24, 1913, except that shipments covered by consular invoices issued on or prior to December 24, 1913, will be admitted up to January 15, 1914. All experts, foreign as well as of this country, agree that no inspection of Po- tatoes from a district known to be in- fested will be of any real value whatever in excluding diseases. The necessary conditions governing importations are, therefore, (1), freedom of the country or well defined district from the diseases quarantined against, such freedom to be determined by adequate field inspections conducted by recognized experts of the countries concerned ; (2) agreement of the country or district to maintain yearly such field inspection, and to examine and certify all Potatoes offered for export, in compliance with the regulations of the Department of Agriculture. Baltimoee, Md. — Charles J. Bolgiano, of the firm of J. Bolgiano & Son, on Christmas Day was presented, by his em- ployees, with a handsome automobile robe and also resolutions of esteem thanking him for the many acts of kindness be- stowed upon them during the year. In accepting Mr. Bolgiano made a short talk in which he thanked them for their past hearty co-operation and wished them all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Business Troubles New Tokk, N. T. — The Columbia Floral Co. of Broadway , and 109th St., is reported to be in financial difficulties. Boston, Mass. — Edward MacMulkin, the well known Boston florist, made an assignment on Dec. 24 for the benefit of creditors. Mr. MacMulkin states that the assets will be more than sufficient to meet liabilities. Catalogs Received Barteldes Seed Co., Lawrence, Kansas — Seed list and bulbs. Clark ■W. Brown, Ashland, Massachu setts.— Gladioli and Dahlias. Ford Seed Co., Ravenna, Ohio. — j nicely illustrated seed list. Godhey, Waldo, Alachua -Wl pla pric and miscellaneous flowers. Frederick W. Eherle, 112 S. Pearl St.. Albany, N. T. — Wholesale price list of vegetable and flower seeds, agricultural implements and insecticides. The illus- and are olerely printed. The selections of varieties comprise the best The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove. Pennsylvania. — A list entirely devoted to Roses, a very fine reference catalog to have. We observe the new White Dorothy, also Shower of Gold which we predict will be a great acquisition. The catalog is flUed ■' " '' ith fine pictures from y illustrated catalog. We particu- notice the double Petunias, the ies, the "Superb" strain of Cycla- Pride of Castle Gould Celosia, and .,„ 3getable seeds and in the firm's lawn grass mixtures there are abundant items of special interest. Poultry sup- plies, also garden tools of all sorts, complete the list which comes to us in a dark green, gilt embossed cover. Foreign Amos Perry, Hardy Plant Farm, En- field, England.— Special list of Lilies. Slnis nnd Q-root, Enkhuizen, Hol- land.— Vegetables, flowers and agricul- P. Hopmann & Sons, Hillegom, Hol- land.—Gladioli. This firm specializes in Gladioli and the present is a short se- lect list. New Orleans The trade in New Orleans has just gone through one of the most satisfac- tory and successful Christmastides on record. On the first three days of the week the weather was ideal, but there was an awful downpour on Wednesday which lasted until about 6.30 p.m. This was a great hindrance to ^ making de- liveries and caused many delivery wagons to work until midnight. Christmas Day, however, was ideajl, with the thermometer at about 50 degrees getting flowers on short and many of the florists, fearing to over- stock, were short and unable to get more at the last moment. It is at least a 26 hours' run from the northern markets. There was also a shortage of Christmas trees, although four carloads were shipped here. The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. was fortunate in having its own supply of i\oses. Mr. Dresel, the Rose grower, is to be congratulated. The principal va- rieties were Kaiserin, Mrs. Geo. Shaw- ver. Radiance, Richmond, and American Beauty, the latter exceptionally fine. Mr. Schattmaier, manager of the floral department, had all the business the force could handle. Frank J. Reyes, the energetic young Bourbon St. florist, reports a very satis- factory week. The Orchid Store, although this was its first Christmas, had more business than it could handle comfortably. Mr. Newsham, who attends to the growing end of the business, had the store well supplied. Mr. Scheurmann, the store manager, received an order for 500 Cat- tleya blooms from a Chicago retailer, which were shipped on short notice. Abele Bros, report business as very good. They were fortunate enough to have a large supply of Cyclamens, Poin- settias, and Azaleas of their own. C. W. Eichling, manager of the Ave- nue Floral Co., was more than pleased. As usual the company was strong on good Poinsettias and Valley in pots. Peter A. Chopin reports business as excellent at both of his stores. Mrs. F. Gruaz handled her share of the business at her Washington ave. store, and is very much pleased. U. J. Virgin's Canal st. store, as uBuail, had plenty to do. This being one of the longest established businesses in the city. "Reeks." Let lu quote you our wholesale prices on FIRST CLASS Vege- table and flower aeeda tbat produce results. WAITER P. STOKES 219 Market Stnet PHILADELPHIA, PA. SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed The L. D. Waller Seed Co. SpedalUtaln SWEET PEAS, Contract prices for 1914 now ready. GUADALUPE. GAL. I read thla lulvt. in thp Kxft^iinir*- ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wbolesale Growers of Pull LUl of Flower and Garden Seeds PLANTS,BULBS and SEEDS It is our business to have what you want TRY US AND SEE S.S.SHIDELSKY9C0. UMBeUBld^. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Catalofiue for the aaklne Give crpd it where cre.iirl.-idiip — Mpinl'.ti RTchaoge JOHNSON'S Tested Seeds Stands for 40 years of testing and proving."^ Our wholesale Market Gardeners' Ust for I914_sent free to those who wish it. Address: Strawberry Plants Vigorous northern stock, 36 italogue free. Mayer's Plant Nursery, Merrill, Mich. Burpee's Seeds PHILSDELPHIS Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for prv York . Wholesale Importers for the trade of BELGIAN HOTHOUSE PLANTS: Azaleas, Araucarias, Bay Trees, Palms, etc. FRENCH, HOLLAND JAPAN and other bulbs. A complete line of Nursery Stock: Boxwood, Evergreens, Roses, Stocks, etc. Catalogues and prices free on rrquest. Kindly submit us your list of wane Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Exchange GLADIOLUS We are the largest grow- ers of all leading varieties. Ask for prices DE RUYTER & HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK, HOLLAND Address: 12 Broadway, Neia York Mr. Kerr reports fully twice the business of last Christmas, with but two hours sleep a day for 48 hours. At Kuhlman's place it is much the same, and five delivery wagons, one auto, and several messenger boys could not keep up with the rush. S. J. Mitchell. Parkersburg, W. Va. Christmas trade, with fine weather, was an improvement over former years. High grade cut flowers were in demand : Roses first, Violets a close second, with red Carnations in good demand. Lily of the Valley was never finer and cleaned up early. Small berried plants in bas- kets were good sellers but all plant ar- rangements in small baskets cleaned up at about $1.50 to $2.50, What little Holly was on the market cleaned up. C. P. Dudley. Nebraska Hoeticultukal Societt. — January 19 to 23 are the dates when the Nebraska Horticultural Society, Com Improvers' Association and Live Stock Improvers' Association are going to give a combination corn and home cured meat and Apple show. De Graaff Bros. Ltd. LeMen, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Qladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application The Florists' Exchange MATCHLESS WINNER OF TWO GOLD MEDALS DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early for MATCHLESS, the NEW COMMERCIAL WHITE CARNATION. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non- bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, Matchless was awarded First Prize for best 100 white; also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class — twenty-one vases in all being shown. Orders Booked Now for February Delivery ALL STOCK SOLD TO FEBRUARY 1st PRICE FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS : $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 The Matchless White. Unequaled in size, form and depth of flower (ORIGINATORS) Cottage Gardens Company, inc. QUEENS, NEW YORK will help all around It you l Princess Dagmar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Bopking orders now tot early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 AWARDED At tne iviassacnusetts Horticultural Society Boston, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, April, 1913: First for best 100 crimBon. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. SUver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carna- tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show April, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best Carnations, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company Tewksbury, Mass. Write them yon read thl» adyt. In the Elchange WHEN WE SAY THAT THE Philadelphia Pink is the best true Rose Pink Carnation in sight today, we simply mean that you will cut high grade blooms, and plenty of them, throughout the Season, and that it is an ideal variety in every respect. Mr. Joseph Hill, of the E. G. Hill Co., says: "There is no question as to the productiveness of the variety, and the color is pleasing indeed. I do not have the least doubt but that this variety will be quite an acquisition to our list of commercial Carnations." And this from Mr. Lars Anderson: "I have seen nothing to compare with them. After my study of Philadelphia, and my test of the blooms, I can honestly say to every grower to buy Philadelphia, because it ranks ahead of White Wonder and Enchantress." Cablegram received from Mr. Wells, of Merstham, England, Dec. i6th: "Award Merit Philadelphia, Royal Horticultural Society today." But, seeing is believing. Come to Detroit and see for yourself thirty thousand plants in all stages of grovrth. Our word for it, the sight of Philadelphia Pink will surpass your own expectations. All orders booked now are for February de- livery. Prices: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 2500 at $95.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky (Si Co. 1218 Betz Bids., Philadelphia, Pa. Write them yon read tbla a The Florists' Exchange GLORIA If you are looking for a good, lively, free blooming pink Carnation, you will find Gloria very profitable. Healthy, well-rooted Cut- tings. Ready in December and later. $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. H. W. FIELD Northampton, Mass. We Specialize in '^3 Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Poinsettias Let us quote you on Rooted Carnation Cuttings, or two-inch Geranium plants Baur & Steinkamp Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Mutual Eeclproolty— Saw It In tlie EichaBge ROOTED!CARNATION CUHINGS ForrOctober Deliveiy 100 1000 ENCHANTRESS $2^6 $20.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 2.26 20.00 VICTORY.red 2.2S 20.00 COMFORT, red 2.25 20.00 ST. NICH01.AS, red 2.25 20.00 Bassett's Floral '.Gardens B. & BASSEn, Prop., LOOMIS, CAUFORMA Write them yon read this adyt. In the Exchange CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 lOOO $2.60 $20.00 White Enchantress 2.75 22.60 2.75 22.60 2.60 20.00 2.75 22.50 White Wondei Rosette. 2.75 25.00 YeUow Prince 8.00 OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, OUIDNICK, R.I. SPLIT CARNATIONS ajoo tor 81.00 postpaid I.L.PILLSBURT CHRYSANTHEMUMS CARNATIONS AND ROSES CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON - NE:^V JERSEY Glyq credit where credit Is doe — MentloQ Chrysanilieinuins and Fertliene ELMER D. SMITH ® CO. ADRIAN. MICH. MADISON . NEW JERSEY Wm help all aronnd It yon mentloD the BichaaiT* Fort Worth, Texas Good Stock Shipped from the West Christmas over, we can look back on it with some satisfaction and a great deal of that "tired feeling." As usual, It was one grand whirlwind at the finish. On account of a considerable amount of cloudy weather recently, the local Car- nation crop was a little off tone, but some fine flowers were cut, and it was no trouble at all to get $2 per dozen for white and pink, and $2.50 for red. The majority of stock in cut flowers was shipped from Western growers, and I do not know of a single pickled or soft shipment being received. This makes us feel fine, for we can get the price if we have good stock. Three or four years ago over halt the stock received would usually be worthless after it had been in the house three or four hours. It was a question whether it was not better to sell them at once and save what we could on them, or throw them away and lose the express and wholesale cost, but keep our customers from getting "stung." We finally decided on the middle course of explaining that Christmas stock, though much higher in price, was not nearly so good as cut flowers at other times. Thus many people let them alone, and the ones who bought were not disappointed so much. But now, thanks to our Western growers, and by Western I mean west of the Mississippi, we can not only get the good prices but we can furnish good stock; in fact, I think the fiowers sold here by practically every florist were as good at Christmas as any time during the Fall. We had only a limited number, but when these ran out we sold Easter Lilies, Narcissi and Hyacinths, all of which can be brought in for the holidays as well as for any other time. The plant trade was about up to the standard for the week. There -was an excellent show- ing in all the florists' windows of Cycla- mens, Azaleas, Begonias and bulbous stock. Baker Bros., and Drumm & Co., the only florists handling Christmas trees, Holly wreaths, and decorations, report a very heavy business in that line. The coming week is opening up with some very fine decorations and altogether the outlook in this locality is very bright. THE EXCHANGE— Best Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville florists are waking up to the many advantages of closer relations. They have organized a florists' club to be known as the "Knoxville Florists' So- ciety," with the following officers : Presi- dent, C. L. Baum ; vice-president, Mrs. Edith Crouch ; secretary-treasurer, A. J. McNutt. Mr. Baum is also the State vice-president of the S. A. F. and O. H. Among the many reasons for organizing the desire to promote interest in flowers, and to have shows, especially a Chrysan- themum show, were predominant. C. W. Crouch reports an unusually good trade in both cut flowers and plants ; although he had a tremendous cut of his own he had to order from Cin- cinnati on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Rosa Hall Ryno reports an in- crease in business over last year, espe- cially in pot plants. C. L. Baum reports a cut of 6120 Car- nations, 3078 Roses, 100 orchids, and a heavy amount of bulb stock for Christ- mas ; business showed a satisfactory in- crease over last year. A. H. Dailey reports a decided increase over last year, at least 30 per cent., pot plants selling well. One peculiarity was the fact that white sold as well as col- ored flowers. Addison J. McNutt reports an extra fine cut of Sweet Peas. All cut fiowers and pot plants sold well. His sales were over 300 per cent, better than last year, owing to the fact that he was then new in the business. McNt] Aberdeen, Miss. The Aberdeen Floral Co. will start on the first of January to add ten thousand feet of glass to its plant, and on June first will add six thousand more feet, giv- ina them in all over thirty-six thousand square feet of glass. They will grow Roses, Carnations, Asparagus plumosus, 'Mums, Valley, and bulbous stock. This concern started in the Summer of 1912, and has grown to its present proportions in little over a year's time. TheLGHillCo. We return our thanks to our valued custo- mers for many courtesies received at their hands during the memorable year just past. We -wish— and predict — a prosperous year ahead for every industrious florist in the country. NOW is the time to get busy, especially on Carnalion Cuttings Ours are fine, clean, plump, uniform. We have them in large quantity. They have a national reputation. Arrange NOW for the REDS you will want for NEXT Xmas. ^^^ ^^^^ Champion • • • • • • • $12.00 $100.00 Commodore • • 6.00 50.00 Herald • • • • ^.oo 50.00 Beacon, in grand health .... 3.00 25.00 BRIGHT PINKS are also good Xmas property. 100 1000 Philadelphia, a freer MRS. WARD §12.00 $100.00 Mrs. Ward ^.oo 25.00 Rosette 3.oo 25.00 Gloriosa 4.oo 30.00 And all the year round you want LIGHT PINK and WHITE. 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6 00 $50.00 Enchantress ^.oo 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.oo 25.00 Pink Delight ("Lots" of it) . . 5.00 40.oo White Wonder 3.oo 25.00 White Enchantress s.oo 25.00 White Perfection 3 00 25.00 Matchless, the Matchless White . . 12.00 100.00 AND Benora. the Lovely Flake .... 4.00 35.00 WE GUARANTEE YOU GOOD GOODS FOR YOUR MONEY TheE.G.HillCo. Richmond, Indiana Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it ia the E^xchaoge 510 The Florists' Exchange IT WILL PAY YOU TO keep in touch with the NEW CARNATION Your customers WILL BE ASKING for "GORGEOUS" next season « GORGEOUS f» BE UP TO DATE and supply THIS DEMAND Watch [hsSrecord at Florist Qub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO AND SEE IT GROWING PAciFiofSTATES. MARTIN © FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS © | SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa. PETER FISHER. Ellis. Mass. Price— TO TRADE ONL,Y ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100, $10.00, 50 @ 100 rate; per 1000. $100.00 No order filled formless than 60 cuttings and no discount from above price, irrespective of quantity bought. SEND lor ~* : — '- to either of the above firms, and ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Mannlactarers of Self-lying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (PATENTED) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price List C Dtion the Exchange $6.00 per 100 ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, BROOKLYN, Orders now booked $50.00 per 1000 Jan^ry delivery N. Y. Give credit where credit Is dne — Mentioa EZ- Carnation and ^¥* ¥ 1^ Chrysanthemum | | f^ « in. 6.000-10,000. pa 1,000. 6 in. ll,00O.BO,000. per 1,000. 7 in. 1,000- 5,000. per 1.000. , Tin. 6,000-10,000. per 1,000., 7 in. 11,000-60.000, per 1,000. . 8 in. 1,000- 6,000. per 1,000. . Sin. 6.000-10.000. per 1.000. . 8 in. 11,000-60,000, per 1,000. . PricesTand Sample, on Requi 6,0( 6,000-10,000. ) 11.OOO-6O.0 Williams' Florist Supply House "rK^w"?i^;J Give credit vrtiere credit Is doe — Mention Exchange Rooted Cuttings !^"i!^*li.oo^p°rio2sr"^ '-^ '^'^ «-~ 'f:J?IS°iS.^'"''-^°°''"°'''- '«-»-«»• Jl.OO per 100, S8.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Zurich. .AhSP.e^ lO"' **•"" P" 1000. AGERATUM, Stella Gumey. 60c. W.OOperL ___ PMUNlAS. Dreer's Superb Double Fringed. The best seIo:ted large-flowering doubles. 6nely . frmged, rnned colors. «1.00 per 100, 89.00 per 1000 ROSElGERANIUMS. Slis per 100. Gash with order, please. J. P. CANNATA MT. FREEDOM, N. J. will help all around If yon mention A FEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS >a. (3.0U per lUO. 3-in, $6.00; l-in- t itevlne, Rlcard, Per- »6.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 4-in, 16c: 6-in.. 26c- S --" Cub vritli ordet. 3-in.. 10 ,»6B)p GEO. M. EMMANS, NewtoR, N. J. COLEUS ^•JJS!^*"*' »""' Golden Redder. $6.00 per 1000 now; »6.00 per 1000 after March 16th. Pliunosus. $26.00 per 1000. „.„„ Sprengeri. $15.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS and SNAPDRAGONS for January delivery at special prices. Send for them, A. M. HERK, Lancaster, Pa. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it li CliRYSANTHEMUMi^ Nagoya, Dean, Frick, Pacific Supreme, Enguehard $3.00 per 100 CYCLAMEN. Mixed, SH-in., $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS., Syracuse, N.Y. WIU help all arooDd If yoQ mention the BxdiaBre Montgomery, Ala. Christmas trade this year eclipsed that of all former years, not only in volume of business but variety as well. Shop- ping began on Monday morning and con- tinued steadily until the night of the bright, but slightly cold, and at an early hour the rush commenced, and such a rush ! The Paterson force was increased by twelve, and was kept on the move until far into the night. A heavy shower just after sunset stopped the- delivery, which was resumed Christmas morning, and continued till late in the afternoon, although ^ extra vehicles were impressed About everything in the plant line was bought up except some few' Begonias and Roman Hyacinths, and at good prices. Azaleas, Cyclamens, and Poinset- tias had the call among flowering plants, although quite a number of ferns, palms, Peppers, and Geraniums were sold. Over double the number of made up baskets were disposed of at good prices, together with Holly, Immortelles, and green wreaths. In cut flowers, every- thing went: Beauty Eoses, from $7.50 to $15 per doz. ; white and pink Eoses, $2.50 to $3 ; red Eoses, $4 and $5. White and pink Carnations, $2; red, $3; Val- ley, $1.50. Hyacinths and Narcissus, $1 and $1.50. Violets, $3. Poinsettias, $6 to $9. Antirrhinums, $1.50 per doz. Sweet Peas $2 per 100. Considering the fact that every plant (except a few Cyclamens) and flower was produced at their own place, it speaks well for the rapid strides made by Pater- son's establishment. The increase in business was 40 per cent. Much praise is due A. A. Kelder, the plant foreman. The stock of cut flowers consisted of 9000 Carnations ; 35,000 Violets, one en- tire 100ft. house of Poinsettias in pots and pans, some 500 spravs cut, and about 6000 Eoses: also 25,000 Narcissi, 8000 Eoman Hyacinths, and 30O0 Antir- rhinums. The Norris Floral Co. had considerable increase and are well pleased with the result. Take it all in all it was a phenomenal sale and the present out- look for a continued prosperous season is good. W C. C. Louisville, Ky. The week following Christmas was a day business which the trade in Louis- ville has ever experienced. The demand held up all through the week, however, with several funerals and a number of big social functions, so that few florists got any breathing space. An unusual and effective advertisement for the trade, in which all of the leading downtown florists participated, occupied a full page in a local newspaper a few days before Christmas, suggesting the beauty and appropriateness of flowers for a gift. Those whose names appeared at the bottom of the ad, which was unusu- ally striking, were August Baumer, Henry Fuchs, Fred Haupt, the New Nanz & Neuner Co., M. D. Reimers, Jacob Schulz, C. B. Thompson & Co., F. Walker and William Walker. There is no doubt that this co-operative advertise- ment helped largely to make the holiday business what it was. The several large funerals held re- cently have resulted in the florists clean- ing up practically aU of their old wire design frames, including a great deal of such goods that had been on hand for a long time. George F. Bomtraeger, of the Falls City Wire Works, reported recently that during the Christmas rush he had two extra men working with the rest of his force. A number of unusual designs were made up for the holidays, including two rings, one Sft. and the other 4ft. in diameter, with candleholders at 10-inch intervals, which were used by F. Walker in making up a design for a large ball at the Womans' Club. The benefit euchre to be given for John Skorbanek by the LouisviUe florists will be held on January 14, at the Y. M. I. hall in the Highlands. The Fred Haupt Co., in connection with its usual attractive window display, used a sign in its window last week cal- culated to impress the average passer-by. It read : "We served your grandfajther and your father — why not you? Our guarantee is backed by $50,000 capital." One of the largest decorating jobs was that for Christ Church Cathedral, a piece of work which Mr. Haupt has handled for the past twenty-five years. Manager David B. Weller is much pleased with the amount of business which the New Nanz & Neuner Co. has been handling. Things are moving in fine style. AU of the stocks of F. Walker & Co., which are grown in their own greenhouses near LouisvOle, are doing splendidly; Eoses being good, Carnations fine, and Violets fair. About 25 dozen Lilies were used by the company in its decorations for the ball at the Womans' Club on Christmas eve. The funeral of Samuel Henning, a well- known Louisville broker, gave Mrs. C. B. Thompson, as well as other florists, plenty of work during the latter part of last week. Mrs. Thompson handled the tamUy order, including a grave lining and a grave cover. The cover used up 200 white Roses, at $3 to $5 per dozen. The lining was made up of Ferns, white Carnations and Narcissi. A magnificent cross of Easter Lilies, the length of the casket, was one of the numerous designs furnished by Mrs. Thompson. Dinners and small social affairs are calling for some work at the Jacob Schulz "flower shop," while flowers are still selling well. Miss Edith Walker, the active head of the downtown shop of the WUliam Walker Co., made something of a record for a woman florist when she worked from 7 o'clock Tuesday morning until 11 Wednesday night, with only small in- tervals for rest and food. Christmas business with the Walker shop was the heaviest ever handled. Guy Eeyburn. of A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, -was in Louisville recently for three days, taking orders for supplies and greens. G. D. C. Firm Changes Name The Blick Bninton Co., Inc., Norfolk, Va.. has now changed its name and title to The Old Dominion Plant Co. will confer a favor upon us more than passing value If, stock of our advertisers, they will i seeing the advt. In The January 9, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 11 Nashville, Teon. Christmas is over and we are able to Jinow what business amounted to in all lines. We took the trouble to visit the leading business houses aside from our trade, as we were anxious to know whether the excessively heavy trade in floral lines was general. We found that it was not, many telling us that business was poor, others >that it was about an average, while all seemed to agree that there was less buying of things that were of no practical value than ever before. But with possibly one or two excep- tions all of our florists enjoyed the best holiday trade in their history. The grow- ers had been fortunate in timing their crops so that there was a full supply of almost everything. We very much doubt if there ever was a time before that there were so many good 'Roses in the city. The quality was fully up to the quantity. We saw plenty of Killarneys and Sunburst on 4ft. stems. Am. Beauty was in its glory, the Joys alone cutting 700 in one day and Mclntyre Bros, had just as fine a supply. The same story might be told of Carnations. There were few real novelties. The supply of made up boxes and baskets was large and there was a much wider range of plants used in their make up, but there were fewer Eoman Hyacinths than usual, though no one missed them. Valley in pots played a larger part than we have seen for some time, and we were glad to see it, for there are few flowers the public take to so well. One feature was the number of early orders that were secured, yet there was none the less a rush at the last, some of the stores being compelled to work all night to get out the late orders. There is likely to be more or less of a surplus of Roses and Carnations for a time now, as the supply is at its greatest and the demand is sure to fall off after Jan. 1. Joe Brown is able to attend to his usual amount of business again. He says that the holiday business was all that he could desire. .Tno. A. Schwartau, who has been grow- ing Roses for Mclntyre Bros for some time, has gone into business for himself as he feels that his health demands out- of-door work. He is taking up land- scape gardening. We wish him luck, as there is need of more good men in this line here, and he seems to deserve suc- cess. The McKay Reese Seed Co. report that its bulb business has not been as good as usual this season. It says that some items cleaned up rapidly, but that there was a lack of demand for the bet- ter Narcissi. It is preparing for a day business. It had a wider line of plants to offer than usual and business justified it. Haury & Sons had one of the best stocks on hand and got their share, too. M. W. B. Washington, D. C. After looking over the situation care- fully and visiting most of the stores per- sonally, I can report the Christmas busi- ness of 1913 the best we have ever had. The medium grade stuff sold readily. There was not much fancy stuff on the market. Am. Beauty Roses sold better than ever before. Carnations brought from 6c. to 12c.; red sold for 10c. and 12c. Plants went exceptionally well, also made up baskets and trees, as well as in former years. There was 100 per cent, more Ruscus used this year than before, and sold readily in bunches of one dozen sprays with some Laurel around, for 35e. and 50c. a bunch. Holly was about as good as we ever had it. The only thing that was really scarce was Swamp berries. Marche & Co., on Christmas Eve, had a decoration using 500 Sunburst Roses and 300 Radiance for Mrs. Gateway's reception. Another dinner which required a num- ber of flowers and decorative plants was that of the diplomats. Ministers and Ambassadors of Foreign Governments, which Secretary of State Bryan gave to meet the Honorable Chas. C. Moore, Pres- ident of the Panama Pacific International Exposition, in the Pan-American Build- ing on December 15. A long oval, hollow table was used, which took up the en- tire banquet hall, and was decorated with 30 vases of Killarney Roses. Holly was PEBRUESS PINK THE NEW CARNATION THAT STANDS FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF CONSERVATIVE CARNATION GROWERS The BEST DARK PINK Carnation, because it produces more flowers in one season than most varieties do in two. If it pays to grow ordinary varieties. Peerless more than doubles your profits. No other variety can equal Peerless Pink in productiveness. Forty blooms per plant per season is a fair average. The most beautiful, pleasing shade of brilliant, rosy pink. Afterglow shade ; large full flowers, nicely fringed; long, stiff stems; perfect calyx; clean and healthy. All cuttings guaranteed. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. The HERALD. Scarlet. The only variety to win first prize for three consecutive years— best 100 blooms, red or scarlet. Only variety introduced last year that was shown at the Cleveland Show. The Herald is making good everywhere. The earliest and best scarlet the year around. Rooted cut- tings, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A.T.pyfer,Mgr. 30 E. Randolph St., ChicagoJII. CARNATION CUTTINGS For December Delivery 100 COMMODORE $6.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 WHITE WONDER 3.50 BEACON 3.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE. PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. laid on the cloth and the entire center of this table was filled in with foliage plants. Large vases of Am. Beauty Roses and 1000 Killarney were used, also 500 Beauty Roses in the center. J. H. Small & Sons had the decoration. The Draper ball, which took place on the night of December 26, was a grand success. The decorations and costumes were all carried out in the 14th century style. There were 28 tables and each had a pink Rose tree in the center. The hostess's table was done in white Camel- lias and white Roses. Huge bunches of Am. Beauty Roses were used about the house, while garlands made of Southern Smilax and Asparagus were festooned about the ball room, studded with Ameri- can Beauty. All told, 5000 Roses were used. Gude Bros. Co. had the decoration, and they also had considerable funeral work on the 28th for the late Mrs. Thom, wife of the consul for the Southern Rail- way. They had a casket cover of Lily of the Valley and orchids and a number of other pieces which were sent by boat to Norfolk. At this writing stock is scarce. Geo. Hess was appointed Superinten- dent of the Botanical Gardens last week. O. A. C. O. White Marsh, Md. On Thursday evening, Jan. S, Richard Vincent, Jr., will deliver a lecture in Hood College Building, Frederick, Md. For this occasion the auditorium mil be decorated by the Gude Bros. Co. of Washington and Henry A. Bester & Son of Hagerstown. The railroad will run special trains for the occasion. The daughter of Thomas Vincent, son of Richard Vincent, Jr., gave birth to a son Saturday, Dec. 27; this is the first great grandson of Richard Vincent, Jr., who has now sixteen grandchildren and one great grand child. The eldest daughter of Richard A. Vin- cent was married on Saturday, Dec. 27, in Lancaster, Pa. 500,000 CARNATIONS W» oTf. devotmcr oiir whole plant to the production of Rooted Carnation Cuttings.^ Our stock plants ; only. Experience proves that cuttings grown from this kind^of stock are Jngs taken from flowering plants. You can be sure that orders placed with '^%^£ Enchantress. Pure white. . Rose pink... ird. Pink... ith the very best stock. Light pink $3.00 825.00 Dorothy Gordon. Pink $3.00 $25.00 Victory. Scarlet 3.00 26.00 White Wonder 4.00 35.00 Rosette. Dark pink 4.00 35.00 , accompanies order. Orders CARNATION CUTTINGS WHITE WONDER ENCHANTRESS WHITE ENCHANTRESS (BEACON $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.| NORTHPORT. Leader in dark pink class. $6.00 per 100, I HERALD. Leader in scarlet class. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 pel Send for prices on 'MUM Cuttings. All leading con imercial varieties. JAMES D. COCKCROFT, Northport, L I., N. Y. Mntnal Reciprocity— Saw It in the Eicbanee PRIMROSESt primula Obconica, giants, 3-incb, $4-00 per 100- I Malacoides, 3-inch, $3.00 per 100. .. ■ CINERARIAS I 3-incIi, fine plants, $3.50 per 100. ■ Cash please. ■ n. d. 1 1 I CK, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA. I Mutual Iteciprucity — Saw it In the Exebange $2.00 p VINCA Variegata. In 2-iii. in 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Will help all aronnd if yog i Yankton, S. D. — Work is progressing on the new greenhouse in process of erec- tion for the Gurney Seed & Nursery Co. ENGLISH IVY PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. TO MAKE ROOM S. A. NUTT GERANIUMS. Fme, 2)i-in. pota, $15.00 p=r 1000. Other varieties, 2jJ-in. pots. $18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2Jf-m. pots, $2.60 per ASPARAGUS Flumoaus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. CssI), please. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. A. T. De La Mare Pig. (§b Pub. Co., 2 Dnane St., New York 12 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES. ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS. EVERGREENS. ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES. HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. ST Years Write for our Wholesale List lOOO Aores W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, - Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete aaaortment of Ererereen and Deotduoua Treaa, Shrube, Boaes, Vines, oeoua Perennials and Beddlnc Plants s credit where credit la due — ^ California Privet Berberis Thunbergli I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also ofifer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, Asparagus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, "Si^ri-.jr.!^ Robbinsville, N.J. KG TCHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEffiN, Boskoop, Holland ■ Don't delay; order now for next Spring delivery. Mntqal Reciprocity — Saw It to the Exchange HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland Maneiti Stocks for GraiUng 'K?£;'eVr' ENGLISH OR FRENCH GRO^VN No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eicbapge THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS VINES an W. B. WHITTIER © CO. MDEAL] Pri« List FRAMINGHAM, MASS. attractive to anyone who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN'. If you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergreens, send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prkes Reasonahh. WUesale Trade List for the Ashing THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North flbington, Mass. • Glye credit where credit 1b dae — Mention Exchange Otto tieinecken Horticultural Agency Whitehall Bldg. 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: J. Heins Sons, Halstenbek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Neubert, Wandsbek (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Keilholz, Quedlinbiir^ (Germany) High Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (Holland) Wholesale Bulb Grower [.J Also HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, ) all ftronnd if Jtm \ CALirORNIA PRIVET CUHiNGS HEADQUARTERS HARRY B. EDWARDS, Little Silver, N.J. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Just Received From c Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilimn Speciosinn, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc., from Belgium. Begonia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, Holland. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. English Manetti, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three other brands. 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Ampelopsis Veitchii Per 100 18-inch, weU rooted stock $2.50 10 to IS-inch, well rooted stock 2.00 California Privet Per 100 2 to 3 feet, extra fine $3.00 S to 4 feet, big bunches 6.00 JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. EBBINGE&VANGROOS The National Nurseryman Strawberries _ . - ... . ' . A .^^ ^.Qlimmar and Tnll Raarintf^ The official organ of the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen. Circulated among the trade only. Published monthly. Subscription price, one dollar per year in advance. Foreign subscriptions, one dollar and fifty cents per year, in advance. Sample copies free upon application from those in the trade, enclosing their business card. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY Inc. 218 Livingston Bld^., Rochester, N. Y. (Summer and Fall Bearing) and all Small Fruit Plants— all Small Fruit Plants mean big and quick profits for yon at a small outlay of money. We are headquarters for Summer and FaU Bearing Strawberry Plants, Raspberries, Blackberries, , Gooseberries, Currants, Grapes, » ■■ Fruit Tr^es. Hoses, Ornamental Shrubs. Eggs for Hatcblng, Crates, baskets. Seed Potatoes, ete. i3est varieties, lowest price. 80 years' experience. Free oatnlfffue Is fuU of veiuable L. J. FARMER, Box 487. Pulaski. N. Y. al Keciprocit: L tUe Kxcba BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Ifardy Hanon Stmk, Such as H.P. ROSeS IIHOD0DENDRONS,AZALEAS,CLEMATI« BUXliS, CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEONIES Etc. Ask lor catalog. Olvecredlt wlterec"dltlsdue — Mention Exchange Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, "TiS.'l.SSf'' ELIZABETH, N. J. Please mention the Exchange when writing. Michelsen & Co. Naarden, HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send Hat of wants. Catalogue on appli- cation. American address, c/o HAITUS S WARr, 14 Stone Street, New York aty Win help all around If yon mention the Ercbange Evergreens FOR ROCKERIES H. den Ouden (EiSon Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue Mutu.-!! Reciprocity — Saw It in the Escbange Hiirs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small sizes Price List now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co., inc. dundIeJ'll. Evergreen Speclallai Larfteat Growej ' and If yon mention the Sichaage Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS January 3, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 13 AICEBICAK ASSOeiATION OF HTTSSEBYKEir President, J. B. Pllklngton, Portland, Ore.; vice-presi- dent, Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala.; secretary, John Hall, Rochester, N. T. ; treasurer, Peter Toungers, Geneva, Neb.' Thirty-ninth Annual Convention vpill be held Ic Cleveland. O., .lune 24 to 26. 1914. Retinispora plumosa Crippsii {Subject of this -week's illustration) The variation in Retinisporas is most remarkable. It is well understood that the greater number of all the sorts in cultivation are but varieties, many of them, as In the case of the one of our notes, being a Bub-variety. Plumosa is but a variety, and previously had more than one form. Xhe best one heretofore was R. plumosa aurea- The present one, R. p. Crippsii, is also a golden form of plumosa, but quite distinct from the earlier known golden form, and a very much better one. It is a splendid new sort, the growth being free and the golden color much more pronounced. It has moie «Uiance in a horticultural way with the well known R. pisifera aurea which has long been admired for its free growth and the bright golden color of its newer shoots. The illustration shows what a handsome evergreen Crippsii is. At a little distance away from the tree one would consider it to be a variety of the Lawson Cypress in a vigorous form. The specimen is of natu- ral growth. Those in charge of it do not approve of much pruning of the trees, even in the case of transplantings ; still, a br^anch that becomes ambitious to lead all others is the better for being checked. . Retinisporas play a leading part in the plantings of the present day and the Crippsii will be one that will be in great demand. The writer has often referred to the fact that a tree or shrub protected to keep frost from its roots is much better prepared to resist the cold of Winter than one the roots of which are in frozen soil. It enables the roots to supply the tree with sap to take the place of what is being drained from it by the weather. An excellent article on the same subject, shoe- ing how warm soil aids the plant, has re- cently appeared in The Pacific Garden, pub- lished at Pasadena, Cal., from which we ^nake the following extracts: Low relative humidity is the one charac- teristic which differentiates Pacific Coast climate from that which prevails east of the Rocky Mountains. As is well known, water is a poor conductor of heat, and, its absence in the atmosphere which envelopes this part of the world permits the rays of sunlight to reach the earth with a- directness and an intensity wholly unknown to a resi- dent of the East. This solar heat penetrates tlic soil, warming it to a temperature of 75' to 85 deg. Fahrenheit. This same desiccated atmosphere also permits the rapid radiation of heat from the earth after sundown -but never enough to lower the soil temperature below 62 deg., and the circulation of this warm water (sap) through the plant will carry it through a temperature of several degrees below freezing, uninjured, which is one of the marvels of this land of wonders to the stranger within our gates. Another factor which, while it may not be properly classed as "climate," enters into the question to a large degree, is the temperature of the subterranean streams which abound at varying depths beneath the surface of the soil all over this Coast. Whether it be 70ft. or 700ft., every record which we have made, save one, the water showed a temperature of 73 to 75 deg., a warmth of earth that would delight the gardener in a less favored clime. During the rainy season, a term equivalent to Winter in the East, the sun is so far south of us that the rays strike the earth obliquely, consequently with less force, therefore this great store of "bottom heat" keeps the roots of tender plants warm to a degree suf- ficient to carry them through the chilly nights, to the astonishment of even experienced gardeners, and the .wonder of the novice. Of course when the wind blows at the rate of 35 to 40 miles per hour and a temperature of 25 to 35 deg. pre- vails, with a humidity of 4 to 10 per cent., as was the case the 4th and 5 th of last January, a tender plant in such an atmosphere is going to suffer. The evapora- tion of sap is so great that the subject will be severely injured, if not killed outright, because of its inability to' carry the warm life-giving fluid to the branches as rapidly as it is carried away by the wind. The memor- able freeze previously referred to gave us proof positive that when a tender exotic is protected from the cold blast, but not from the low temperature, the water from the warm earth, carried as it is by the plant into every tissue, brings it through unscathed. „ . , For planting to beautify banks^ as Using the pros- ^.^u ^3 ^ sustain the soil and hold trate Jumpers ^ ^^^^ washing away, the pros- trate forms of several of the Junipers are very useful. It has long been the custom to use for the purpose, surface rooting deciduous trees and shrubs, and these, while answering well when of the right kind, give pleas- ure in Summer by their foliage and flowers. Pros- trate evergreens please by presenting their live foliage in Winter as well as Summer, and from lying close to the ground they are beautiful by presenting their green Retinispora plumosa Crippsii snjfaci- of leaves. They also prevent the washing away of the soil in a different way from the deciduous trees and shrubs referred to for the purpose. These serve the purpose by their numerous small roots. The pros- trate evergreens are sparsely rooted, so it is to the close growing, prostrate branches we look to to effect the same purpose, and well they do it. There are many species of Junipers which have pros- trate growing varieties. Our Red Cedar, Juniperus Vir- giniana, gives us more than one of them, so does com- munis; and the European Sabina has more than one of this nature. Some of these varieties are found keep- ing their branches close to the ground, while others rise above it a foot or two. Then there are others of a concave outline, such as .one called Douglas's Golden, which is a variety of communis. The typical Sabina also grows in this form, and these kinds often lit posi- tions very well where those with branches growing close to the ground are not at hand, or where taller growing ones are more desirable. Junipers of all kinds require great care in planting. As aforesaid, they make few roots naturally, hence nur- serymen see to it that they are frequently transplanted when small, and that care is given to lifting them with a ball of roots and soil when it can be done. To add to this, prune away a considerable, amount. of the foliage to increase the chances 'of success. • . „. . „ Willows are such common trees A Cheering Tree ^^^j ^^^^„„^ ^^t well informed ■n Winter ^^^j^ „gj lo^^ g^o^g them in expectation of finding one of particular beauty in Winter, but such a one exists in Salix Britzensis, better known as the flame colored Wil- low. Its beauty consists in its bark which changes color with the approach of cold weather in late Autumn, - losing its green and taking on a flame or bronze color. This is maintained until Spring when, with the rising sap, it takes on its vernal color of green and changes gradually as the season advances. Much attention has been given to this Willow of late. It has been planted singly, or in positions of many plants together, especially to furnish a mass of color in Winter. It does not need old trees to do this. The plants may be but 2ft. to 3ft. high, yet the color wiU be there when the time comes. With group planting, a mass of color results, which is the more noticed because of the general lack of variety of color in the usual run of trees and shrubs in Winter. The color being con- fined to the young wood chiefly, it calls for the close pruning back of the bushes or trees in Spring to ob- tain the strong young shoots which follow. Whether grown as a tree or a" shrub Salix Britzensis is particu- larly effective in Winter, and its effectiveness is height- ened when the ground is covered with snow. _ . . It is true that' Cryptomeria has a CryptomeriB -^^ ^^ j^^ considered a hardy tree in Japonica Pennsylvania, as, it endures aU the cold it meets with, but it has a far better look in Spring when it is in a sheltered place than when in an exposed one. It is a beautiful tree at all stages of its growth, but more particularly so when growing vigor- ously in its younger state.. Some writers have likened it then to Araucaria exc^a, but to the writer there seems something about it »to.; associate it more with Sequoia gigantea, the'Califorhia Big Tree, particularly when standing a little distance from it. In its home, Japan, it makes a tree of over 100ft. It has not been planted with us a sufficient time to say what height it may attain to. Some of the best trees about Philadelphia are about 35ft. They are of thrifty growth and pleasing 'appearance. Biltmore Nurseries say of it: "The famous- avenue of Cryptomerias in Japan, some thirty miles in length, leading to the shrines at Nikko, is the admiration and wonder of every visitor." There is a- beautiful Cryptomeria known as C. ele- gans, by some deemed a distinct species, by others as a variety of Japonica. It has smaller, plumelike foliage; a bushy habit, branches horizontal and rather drooping at the" ends. It- is true .that a variety may differ in hardiness from its parent as well as in other respects, otherwise one might assume this to be a distinct species, as it does not appear able to endure the cold that Japonica does. Both these Cryptomerias make pot plants of much beauty, and because of this are used as. such to some extent by, florists. C. elegans is certainly a most pleas- ing evergreen when so used. Both of these evergreens can be increased from seeds and cuttings, and cuttings made in early Winter, placed in a greenhouse, will root by Spring. „ . It is well known- to horticulturists that. Sequoia coniferous trees from the Pacific States are gigantea ^^^ adapted for ornamenting the Eastern ones. But the cause of this failure is not the lack of hardiness in all cases, though it may be in some, but because our climate is unsuitable in other ways. The trees when set out here make little progress, and display a dislike to the conditions surrounding them. In the case of the Sequoia gigantea, the "Big Tree" of the Sierras of California, it is from the attack of a fungus that it suffers when planted here. It attacks the oldest foliage, leaving the tree bare of leaves excepting its newest crop. Fortunately the poisonous sprayings every- where in use now afford a ready means of destroying this fungus on the Sequoia, preventing its appearance, in fact, if applied early every season; and spraying the tree is no hardship, so that in this way it is possible for every one to possess this famous^tree. In a botanical way this is iii closer relationship to the Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum, but in general appearance it more resembles Cryptomeria Japonica. But the Redwood of California, Sequoia sempervirens, does resemble the Bald Cypress in foliage to some de^ gree ; but, unfortunately, being a coast tree of California', it is not as hardy as our Eastern climate demands. It is the opinion of some who have seen the Sequoia growing in its wild condition that a damp, well drained position suits it best, and this seems verified by the ap- pearance of some that have been planted here. The cer- tainty of this Sequoia thriving here with annual spray- ings should encourage its planting. If our California nurserymen have them to offer in transplanted speci- mens with good balls of roots and soil, these are the kind to get. If not to be so obtained they can be im- ported, and lovely plants at that, making one envious of the climate that produces such luxuriant foliage as these European grown trees possess. Spring is the best sea- son for planting them here. 14 The Florists' Exchange Hardy Plants for Forcing Lilacs Marie Legraye and Cliarles X Compact bushy plants, 34 inches high, well set, with buds, $6.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100. Some extra heavy splendidly budded plants of both varieties 3 feet high and over, $1.35 each; $15.00 per doz. Rliododendron Pink Pearl The finest of all the Rhododendrons for forcings, immense individual flowers in gigantic trusses of a beautiful pearly shell-pink, four to six buds to a plant, $15.00 per doz. Primula Veris Superba This giant flowering English Primrose is so easy to force into flower for early spring and meets with sucli ready sale that we find increasing sales for it every year. We have a nice stock this season, and this is a good time to pot it up and store in coldfranie or coldhouse in preparation for later forcing. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Funkia Undulata Media Picta The variegated Funkia. A plant that always meets with a ready sale as a pot plant in early spring. We have an immense stock of fine home-grown plants. Price according to size, $6.00, $8.00 and' $10.00 per 100. Forcing Rhododendron Azalea Mollis We have a splendid lot of bushy well-shaped plants of this hardy Azalea which is being used more extensively every year for forcings; the plants run from 10 to 12 inches high and are all well set with buds. U-50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. Azalea Hinodegiri Have you ever tried this Azaleas for spring forcing? a perfect gem. We have a splendid lot of home-gro bushy plants about 6 inches high that are covered with bi $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; large bushy specimens, inches high, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 7l4ChestniitSt. Philadelphia, Pa. THE ABOVE OFFER IS INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY Give credit where credit ts due— Mention Exchange TWO MILLION COLEUS Rooted Cuttings Grown in a Season $4.00 per 1000 C.SCHULZE®SON (BSTABLISHBD lS7f ) 2«-275 lawreacc St, FlIISHING (1. 1.),N. Y A. NAHLIK. PROP Give credit wlierecredtt Is due — Menrton Exchange •MUM STOCK PLANTS. YeUow Bonnaflon. Black Hawk, Patty, 60c. per doi., $4.00 per 100 DRACAENA Indlvisa. 3-bi., 4c. CINBRARIAS. 4. 6 sad O-in., 4c.. 7c., 10c. 1000 S. A. NUTT. 2.in., »2.60 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. 3-m., 6c HYDRANGEA [Otakaa. 16-m. tubs. »4.00 each Roseadile Nurseries and Greenhouses SCHOLZELI FERNS. 6-in. pots, heavy, 40c.; 4-in., 15c.: 2K-in., 5c. VINCA Variegata. 4-in., lOc: 3-in., Sc; 2-in.. 2c. ENGLISH IVY. Out of 4-in. pots. 6 to 8 shoots. 3 ft. long. 12c.; 3-in.. 2 shoots. 2 ft. long. 8c. DRACAENA Indlvisa. 4-in.. 10c.; 6-in., 20c. Cash with order, please. J. W. C SEALY LYNBROOK, L. I., NEW YORK Will help all aronnd If yon mention Baltimore, Md. VINCA VARIEGATED 3-in. pots, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS . Nutt. etc.. 2.in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. - Delanson, N. Y. Godfrey Callas STRONG PLANTS 3M-inch pots, $5.00 per 100 Patten ® Company TEWKSBURY, . - MASS. Give credit where credit iB due — Uention Bxcbange Potato Culture Enriches Land American Potato growers will be in- terested in the fact that German farmers have found that many indirect benefits result from Potato culture, through mod- ern methods of crop rotation, green man- uring, and fertilizing. The profits from the crop justify the liberal use of com- mercial fertilizers, from which there are important residual effects on other crops in the rotation. The clean culture prac- tised also brings all weeds into thorougb subjection. The yields per acre of all farm crops have been greatly increased since the extension of Potato growing. Moreover, we are using up our great petroleum resources, and the time may not be far distant when the distilling of alcohol from Potatoes may become an important industry. PLANT CULTURE large business was to be got and left no stones unturned. The early part of last week the orders started and kept on until Christmas. Extra help was secured and extra wagons and automobiles moved the rush of orders. Decorative greens the first part of the week were plentiful and by Christmas Eve the prices went soar- ing up. Holly wreaths sold from $1 to $2 a dozen. Holly was a scarce article. Mistletoe, however, was in good supply. Christmas trees retailed at high prices generally. Artificial materials were abundant, yet many complained at the high cost. The retailers' stores had their windows well stocked. eas, and in fact any plant found a ready call. Those who made deliveries on the eve of Chfistmas were more fortunate than those who delivered on Christmas Day, as it was so disagreeable. Harry Quick, Wedge Cliff, sold thou- Forthuber Bros. & and North ave., did a rushing business and all hands worked night and day. Their Christmas tree trade was excep- tionally good. Pierce & Co. at both stores turned out some very large orders and kept their force hard at work. Blackstone & Campbell report that they had record breaking business. An automobile was pressed into service and disposed of 50 orders in short time. W. Myers, Lexington Market, is wear- ing a happy smile. He was completely .Tames Glass had his stall well arranged with a large line of various plants which sold well. William Seideleich was on the job night and day on Lexington st., and did a great business in Holly and designs. John Eberhardt, N. Howard St., as usual had a very satisfactory business. John F. Michael had on sale, 'Mums and Holly wreaths. Among those who advertised in the local papers were John Cook, Samuel Feast & Sons, Halliday Bros., E. A. Seidewitz, C. E. Smith and Geo. Lurssen. Harry Brown, Reisterstown, Md., formerly with J. Wright, is building a house 18ft. X 40ft., and will grow pot plants. Mrs. J. D. Blackistone underwent an operation last week for appendicitis and is improving, we are glad to say. Geo. Lurssen, 612 Fremont ave., had a tastefully arranged window in red and pot plants. H. Spillman made his appearance in the city again and had his usual stall. J. J. Cumings, W. Baltimore St., made up an attractive window display. He does much funeral work. Baltimore had two community Christ- mas trees. One was erected on the court house plaza, and the other in Hampden Park. This was the first attempt and proved a success. Bands played, while thousands sang. J. L. T. Providence, R. I. last Christmas trade was ahead year's in many florists' places, it was very satisfactory. Carnations, Rosea and Violets were high in price. The non- declaration of dividends by the N. T., N. H. & H. R. R. possibly caused some of Providence's investors to curtail on luxuries. T. J. Johnston Co. reports a good busi- ness and cleaned up its large supply. T. O'Connor, Blackstone blvd., had the largest trade that he ever had. Johnston Bros, had exceptionally good Christmas trade in cut flowers and potted plants. Macnair the Florist, was well pleased with the way his Christmas trade passed off at his two stores. James B. Canning's condition remains the same. He spent Christmas day with his sisters. A. Holscher has his large new green- house planted with Sweet Peas. John Marshall, Fruit Hill Green- houses, has flue orchids. Sweet Peas, 6ft. to 7ft. high ; and Carnations. John Macrae, Smith St., has been busy putting in Carnation cuttings. F. Macrae & Sons recently added $30,000 more Lilium longiflorum bulbs to . their large stock now in cold storage. They had good crop of Lilies, Carnations, and Roses for Christmas. H. C. Neubrand has been calling on the Providence florists in the interests of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Westminster Greenhouses, Inc., had one of its best Christmas seasons. It has filled its bulb cellars with potted bulbs, Lawrence Hay, East Providence, cleared up his stock of Christmas greens and was compelled to replenish on Dec. 26. IJric Bonivier, manager of the Butcher Greenhouses, had his automobile dam- aged on Christmas morning. Burke & Burns report shortage of Roses at present, with good prospects for a good crop in the near future. Smith the Florist, had a fine trade in Christmas plants and greens. The W. E. Barret Co and Providence Seed Co. are giving their employees every other Saturday afternoon off, the same as last season. John F. Wood reports business fair this year, in some lines much better than others, especially in novelty baskets and wreaths. H. C. N. Oswego, N. Y. Christmas business was very good in- deed, even better than was anticipated, so all are very happy. Good Holly was scarce. Walt Workman, as usual, had the larg- est stock, everything in first class shape, so much so that some visitors from New York told him his stock was even better than much they had seen there. The store was trimmed most artistically. Miss Florence Workman, who is in charge, was very proud of her father's work and stock. -Azaleas, Begonias, IPriraulas, Cyclamens, Poinsettias, Val- ley, Roman Hyacinths. Paperwhite Nar- cissi, etc., sold well. Carl Beckstedt and W. D. Stewart were well stocked with Primulas, Begonias, Cyclamens, ferns, palms. H. Y. The Florists' Exchange IS Syracuse, N. Y. The Market Christmas trade here was very satisfac- tory ; quite up to the average and there- fore was a pleasant surprise, as advance orders were slow coming in. Tuesday and Wednesday were wet, rain and sleet fall- ing most of the time. The market was overstocked with Christmas trees which sold as low as 15c. each at the last. Wreaths were good, and brought higher prices than usual. They cleaned up well. Immense ties of Euscus were sold. Among plants, there was an increased sale of Araucarias and Azaleas, while Jerusalem Cherries and Begonias were a drug, although the stock was very small compared to past years. Made up baskets of plants sold fairly well at from .$2.50 to $10. There was no advance in the price of plants, as the following list shows : Azaleas, $1 to $5 ; Begonias, 75c. to $2.50 ; Cyclamens, 50c. to $1.50; Poinsettias, 25c. to $1; Poin- settia pans, 50c. to $2.50 (these really the best sellers) ; Primroses, 25c. ; Eoman Hyacinths and Paperwhite Nar- cissi, 3oc. to $1; Peppers, 35c. to 75c. In cut flowers the prices were as fol- lows : Roses, Richmond and Milady, $3 to $6 per doz. ; Am. Beauty, $S to $18 per doz.- Carnations, $1.50 to $2 per doz. : red Carnations, $2.50 per doz. ; Val- ley, $1 per doz.; 'Mums, $1.50 to $4; Roman Hyacinths and Paperwhite Nar- cissi, 7oc. ; Orchids, $12 to $18 per doz. ; Cypripedium insigne, $3 per doz. ; Vio- lets, $2.50 to $3 per 100. The chief call was for red Roses and Carnations, while Violets were also in good demand and none left over. Notes Corsage bouquets are being generally worn again, and a large sale is anticipated for ithe charity ball next week. Funeral work has been quite heavy so that stock is kept well cleaned up. All the stores were nicely arranged, P. R. Quinlan's especially so. Burt's store had some very good 'Mums as a leader. Holly wreaths are a spe- cialty here, and a large number were sold. Chester Harris, Jefferson St., showed Begonia Cincinnati in fancy baskets. Edwards & Sons had a very large stock of good Primulas, Poinsttias, Azaleas, Araucarias, ferns, etc. W. Boultman's taste in arrangement was well shown in the made up baskets of Ruscus, Statice, Thistle and other everlastings, which made quite a hit, many hundreds being sold. At New Tear he will open a floral department in con- nection with his store in Rochester. Mr. Boultman will divide his time between the two places. Gus Bartholme, Manlius St., was for- tunate in having the finest crop of Car- nations, both as regards quality and quan- tity, the writer has ever seen. White Wonder well deserves its name, as grown here. The other sorts were Enchantress, Rosette, Victory, Wanoka and Appleblos- som. The show house was well arranged with a fine lot of palms, ferns, Arau- carias. Begonias, Primulas, Peppers, etc. Bard & Davis have their Roses and Carnations in fine condition, and with a few bright days will have a fine crop of flowers for the New Tear trade, which will be very heavy. H. T. Buifalo, N. Y. The holiday has come and gone and since Thursday last the trade has rested on its oars. Business came gradually, and everything was not done on the last day. The sale of Holly and decorative greens was large, even a trifle better than in the previous year, and the sale of artificial material doubled the amount of other years, no doubt caused -by 'the short supply of good Holly. The heaviest de- mand was for Ruscus and Statice. Of course the Christmas plants, all neatly arranged' in baskets and artisti- cally trimmed with ribbon, were the main selling articles in most cases. The plant supply was good and there was an ex- ceptional fine lot of Poinsettias, Cycla- mens, Begonias, Azaleas, ferns, etc., and sales are reported good. In the cut flower line there was a sufficient supply of about everything in season, and the demand fell, as usual, on Halliday Roses for red and colored Car- nations; also Richmond, Milady, Sun- burst, and pink Roses, together with Bon Silene. Am. Beauty was excellent and Palms Heacock's Fems VVI-IOI-.BSAL,B PRICB L,IST KENTIA FORSTERIANA Leaves ' ' _' 6 to 6 28 to 30 $1.00 tub, 4 planu in tub, 36 in. hi^h. tub. 4 plants in tub, 36 to 40 in. high tub, 4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 in. high tub. 4 plants in tub, 42 to 48 in. high 9-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 4 to 4J^ ft. hi«h, I 9-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5 ft. high, heavy. . 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 to 5}4 ft. 12-iii. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 6K to 6 ft 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 ft. high, heavy. , JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. sold better than in previous years. There were possibly too many white Roses and white Carnations. Violets cleaned up quite satisfactorily, also Valley, Mignon- ette, Stevia, Roman Hyacinths, orchids. Gardenias and Lilies. But there were again too many Narcissi. By all re- ports a good Christmas week's business was had by the trade. E. C. B. Newport, R. I, Christmas trade here was fully equal to that of part years. Preparation had been made on a large scale, but "sold out" were the words heard in all of my calls ; shortages were especially noted in Violets and red Carnations ; for the former $3 per dozen and for the latter $2 per dozen were the retail prices, the wholesale rate of these being but a trifle less ; and as one of the retailers put it : "We are working for the wholesalers." Roses were in good demand and Am. Beauty brought $5 ; other sorts, $2.50 to $3 per dozen. In plants Azaleas, Poinsettias, Cycla- men, Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati were in great demand. The berried plants Ardisias and Solanums were also good sellers. Gibson Brothers at their new Bellvue ave. store made a fine display ; the place is fmely adapted for the purpose, having a large store in front with elegant win- dow for display, and a workroom at back, both being lighted to perfection. Theirs is the only store on Bellvue ave. open in Thomas J. Gibson had a busy time. Henry J. Hass & Son, who raise much of their own stock, report the best trade ever experienced. The stock of Stewart Ritchie, whose specialty is Carnations, was also cleaned out. Oscar Schultz as usual did a big busi- ness in his store and greenhouses. A novelty noted were large globular balls of Ivy with red Immortelles through them. These were made up by T. J. Gib- son and intended for store decoration, but were sold out as fast as made up. Maurice Fuld of the Knight & Struck Co., New Tork, was here the first part of the week in the interest of that company. He is especially popular here among the Dahlia growers for the great work he has done to popularize that fiower. Alexandee MacLellan. Miscellaneous Stock for Florists ASFARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2}5-in., bushy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGTJS SPRENGERI. Heavy, 4-in., $10.00 per 100. POT-GROWN HYDRANGEIA. Fine, 6-in. pot plants, 5 to 6 shoots, following sorts: Bouquet Kose, bright pink; Ls Lorraine, large flowered, deep pink; liouis Mouillere, white; Mme. Maurice Hamar, pale pink, extra fine; SouT. de Mme. Chautard, early, easily forced pink; Vicomtesse de Vibraye, pink. very free. 40c. each, $4.50 per dozen. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Heavy, made up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-in. tubs, 3 plants in a tub, 36-in. high, $3.00 each. 7-in. tuba, 3 plants in a tub, 3&-40-in. high, $3.50 each. 8-in. tubs, 3 plants m a tub, 40-44 in. high, $4.00 each. 8-in. tubs, 3 plants in a tub, 44-48 in. high, $5.00 each. S-in. tubs, 3 plants in a tub, 4S-54 in. high, $6.00 each. ADIANTUM OLORT OF MORORBOHT. Fine, 5-in. pot plants, bushy, $4.60 THeItORRS it HARRISON CO.. Painesville, Ohio Will Up .11 .rou-i it you , BOSTON FERNS SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO. SCRANTON, PA. HATCHERI l-iaeh. te.OO per loe. M-lnch, 14.00 per 100. 0 per 1000. 0. tO.OO per 1000 Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. HOLLY FERNS i-in. pota, tlO.00 per 100. R. 0. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. the EzchaDge PALMS FERNS and ASPARAGUS SOcuidTSc. HENRY WESTON.' Boston ferns, ?^:&^pf ij-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. DAISIES, Mrs. F. Sanders, 2Ji-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. CLEMATIS Paniculata. SeedUngs. 76«. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. EUONYMUS,radlcans variegated. S-in.pots 15.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indlvlsa. 4-in. pots, $1.00 per dot. C FI9FI F 11th & Westmoreland Sti. *" ■-■ai-l-l.J PHILAOaPHIA, PA. WUl help all aronnd If yog mention the EiGhange BUXTON'S Silver PinR The very best pink Snapdragon in sight. We have a lot of strong, sturdy plants in 2-in. pots, grown from cuttings, from stock bought last Jan. of Mr. Buxton. We have had great results ; try it and you will be more than pleased. Phelps Bros.. new ever- blooming white blossoms freely all Winter; the finest white, grown from cuttings. Strong plants of both kinds, S5.00 per 100- R. G. HANFORD NORWALK CONNECTICUT Write them yon re.id this advt. in the Exchange Chrysanthemum Stock Plants strong and healthy Bonnaflon, Black Hawk, Bloodgood, Chadwlck, Golden Eagle, Lynnwood Hall, Enguehard, M. Dean, White Diana and Pink, White and TeUow Pompons. 60c. per doz., S3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Our 1914 Wholesale Florist Catalog now ready. Send for it. MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write them you read this advt. In the Esoban^e CARNATIONS r.DORNERSStNSCO. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA Please mention the Exchange when writJD^. HARDY ENGLISH IVY Large leaf, 2 and 3 plants to 4-in. pot. Sl.OO per doz.; S8.00 per 100. VARIEGATED STEVIA CUTTINGS. 60c. per 100. CI,EMATIS,.PANICULATA SEEDLINGS. 7,>ic. per 100. SAMUn V. SMIIlt 3323 GoodmanSt, Philadelphia, Pa. _ Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange ROOTED CUTTINGS SNAPDRAGON GERANIUMS. Poitevine, Doyle, ROSE GERANIUM^." Strong, ' 2-in. U^e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Floral Designs de Luxe^'i^.'f January, 1914 Handling Hardy Stock With most of us doing a retail business which calls for the handling and growing of a great variety of stock, the time from the first week in January until the end of May is taken up a great deal with preparations for the bedding season. It is during June that many of the small growers take in more money, or what is perhaps a more correct way of putting it, sell more stock than in any other month of the year, and of late years, with those «f us who have paid attention to the growing on and the disposing of peren- nials and other hardy stock, April and May have been added to June in doing a big business. The ever increasing de- mand for hardy stock has brought about wonderful changes and has been the cause of a great number having more money in the bank than ever before, and if I have any suggestions to offer to the reader, it is for those who still confine themselves to the growing of just green- house stock, to look into the handling of hardy plants. The present is a splendid time to begin to get busy in this direc- tion. You can include the sowing of seeds of perennials when you attend to the annuals, and the work of getting ready with a good stock of salable plants will not take up a great deal of addi- tional time. The demand is here for plants for the hardy border, and someone is going to supply it and there Is no good reason why the local florist of the town cannot get a fair share of it, and he will, by goirig after it. Branch out ; there is a far- greater margin of profit in this line than you can ever hope to get out of bedding plants. Handle both, for in most cases the customer who buys bed- ding stock for the beautifying of his home grounds is also in the market for the Shasta Daisies, the Larkspur, and many other perennials comprising the long list of useliul plants for the hardy border. Look into it ; you will not only find it profitable but most interesting. Azaleas The Stock Intended for Late Flowrering The Azalea with us proved one of the Isest Chtjistmas plants. Much of the newly imported stock which was set aside for Christmas hardly needed any forcing. The plants were kept in a temperature of 52 degrees and came along nicely ; this had the result of our having been able to offer' well hardened plants for Christ- mas, and that is a pleasure, for such stock will do better when in the houses' of our customers and last longerr From now on to Easter, Azaleas will form one of .the desirable plants in the show house. They appeal to almost everybody. Keep the plants you have reserved for later flow- ering in the coolest place, go over them occasionally and select the ones which have further advanced buds than others for early use. Arrange it so that you have a steady supply of plants coming along. Watch out for the young growth which appears just below the buds. From now on you can go over the plants every week and you will find new growth to be removed. Don't allow this growth to remain and shove off the flower buds. Many fine plants are yearly ruined on account of the grower neglecting to at- tend to this, and it is usually the small grower who can - least afford it. With him the Azaleas are just one of the many varieties of plants he has to carry and they are put in some out-of-the-way place, and there they rest undisturbed for many weeks, may be months. All they get is water, and many plants are allowed to suffer for the want of proper attention. It is on that account that they fail to pay the grower, and when- ever a man is so busy that he has not got time to iittend to the plants he does make a mistake indeed, to pay out $100 or $1.50 in a lump for Azaleas. He does by far better to get his plants read^ for the counter, in bud and bloom. He pays "a little more for them but by so doing be avoids losing a large percentage of them. Looking Ahead What Best to Do in the Coming Year have just past we can- not help but say that it has been a good one, in spite of considerable unfavorable weather for the crops we grow under glass, and we have every reason to look forward to a banner year to follow. The whole country is prosperous and flowers are used more than ever. There is, per- haps, nothing in the stock we grow where more headway is being made and more money than in flowering pot plants. All over the country men are interesting themselves in the culture of these, not to say that less Carnations or Roses are being grown on account, but the demand for flowering pot plants on days like Christmas and Easter l^as grown to, such proportions as was never experienced be- fore, nor was there ever as large supply. For the retail grower nothing is more satisfactory to handle than these pot plants, whether he grows his own stock or not. A Cyclamen, Begonia, Erica, Azalea or pot Rose can be disposed of when only partly in flower, and will be a showy plant to have on display. It will last and most likely improve in appear- ance for weeks to come. You cannot say that of cut flowers. It is on that ac- cotint, partly at least, .that, we should encourage the buying and making use of pot plants wherever possible. Whether you grow them or not, their handling is easier and more profitable and satisfac- tory to the customers. In the coming year push the pot plants, sell a plant whenever there is a chance ; get people acquainted with the proper care of them, let them know the advantages and in that way, more than any other, you will in- crease the demand for them. It will help to open up new outlets for them which means more business, and while we are in the harness that is what we must have. Carnations ^ Feeding the Plants All of the plants in good growing con- dition and full of flowering shoots are benefited by a little feeding at this time. The roots are all through the soil, and they are ready for additional nourish- ment, that is, if they did not have feed- ing before now. Even with the short days of January we are going forward once more. The days are getting longer and ithe Carnation plants are getting ready to give us the best there is in them. They are ready now to appreciate extra food and should have it in light doses rather than in one heavy one. Apply the fertilizer so that the plants can take it up as you apply it. Any food in the soil, for which the plants have no use, will' sour- it, and that condition is worse than no food at all. The following is a plants, if there should be any, also the weeds. Stir up or cultivate the surface lightly ; but do not dig into it and by so doing disturb a lot of roots. Get the surface pricked over nicely ; have it even, then spread over it sufiicient bone meal and pulverized sheep manure just to cover it : that's enough, you don't want a half inch layer. If you have the time work the fertilizer into the soil before you give the benches a watering, which helps to get quicker results out. In cases where a light top dressing of soil might benefit the benches, a good way to do is to mix the soil to be used for top dressing with the bone meal or sheep manure, or if you should happen to have on hand well decomposed cow manure, make use of it instead of the other, at the rate of two-thirds soil and one-third manure. One inch thick layer of this material on a bench when the soil has been washed out from continuous water- ing, or has settled, is a great help, and you can in about three weeks follow this treatment by an additional dose of sheep manure. If in want of Rose Plants to plant after CbryBan- themumt, refer to our advertisement in tloritu' Ex!bange of Nov. 29, 1913. Per Per 100 1000 Asparagus Sprengeri. 2}^-inch pots.JS.OO Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-mcii pots. . 5.00 ' ' i Sprengeri. 4-in. pots.. 8.00 SavitzU. 2Ji-inch pots.. 3.00 ies. '6 sorts. Rooted Cut- tings 1.00 J8.00 Agetatiun. Blue and white, Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Coleus. 25 sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.00 8.00 Cuphea. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa. 4-inch pots. . . .12.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa. 6-inch pots .... 20.00 English Ivy. 3}^-inch pots 8.00 Feverfew. Double white. Rooted Cut- tings 1.60 12.0» Fuchslaa. Double and single. Rooted Cuttings 1.60 12.00 -■ Double and single. 2}i- s 3.00 Ivy. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Heliotrope. Light and dark. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- tings 1.60 12.00 Lemon Verbenas. 2}^-inch pots. . . 3.00 Lan tanas. 2>^ -inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white, Rooted Cuttings 2.00 15 00 Polnsetdas. 2}i-inch pots 6.00 SaWa. New sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.50 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.0O WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. Glvorr. SEASONABLE STOCK ,.,.„ ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, 3-in..$5.00 BEGONLA Scmperflorens. In bloom, 4-in 8.00 CHERRIES. Dwarf, in full fruit, 4-in 12.50 CYCLAMEN. In bud, 4-in. . . . 20.00 DRACAENA Indlvlsa, 6-in 25.00 FERNS. Piersoni; Whitman! 5-in 25.00 6-iu 60.00 GENISTA, 4^in 16.00 GENISTA, 6-in 36.00 PETUNIAS. Double Purple and White, 2M-in 3.00 [HE PECKHAM FLORAL CO., PAIRMAVEN, iVl>VSS, R. P. D. ivo.ies ut: — iUemlun fcjxcuauge Asparagus 100 1000 Plumosus. 2M-in. pots S2.00 $18.00 ALTERNANTHERAS. Rooted Cuttings, red and yellow 60 4.50 CANNAS. Dry bulbs. Hen- derson and 5 other varieties. . 2.00 18.00 , GERANIUMS. 2H-in. pots. S. ' A.Nuttand 5 other varieties 2.50 20.00 J PANSY PLANTS 50 2.50 2% off for cash JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO Mutual Reciprocltj— Saw It In the BSichange PRIMULAS $2.00 per 100 GERANIUMS. " S. A. Nutt: 2-in. »2.00 per 100 Corden's Glory, double red, ivy leaf, I mble red, ivy leaf, 9 - 2H-in., S18.0 per : NOW IS THE TIME Ihese will make good 4- S2.00 per 100; $18.00 pi DRACAENA Indlvlsa. ' S2.00 per 100. ALYSSUM, Giant Double Get our prices oi [LM[R RAWIINGS, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Uutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 17 100,000 Geraniums READY NOW From 2 and 2}4 inch pots, sand rooted, transplanted to pots, A No. 1 stock. S. A. Nutt, Polteviiie, Grant, Rlcard, Buoliner, Favorite, Jean Orble, Montmort, Doyle, Viand, and about 15 other varieties, J2.40 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. MARGUERITES, Mrs. Sanders, $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 2}i-inch, white and yellow, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. PRIMCIiA Obconicas, 3J^-inoh in bud and bloom, $5.25 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CANNA BTTLBS and other stock in abundance. See our display ad- vertisement in the Exchange of Dec. 13th, page 1367. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist Washington, - - NEWIJERSEY GERANIUMS Good, strong stock, ready to ahlp. 100 1000 Mme. Salleroi. 2>i-in (2.25 S. A. Nutt. 2ii-m 2.25 $20.00 Pattevlne. 2M-iii 2.60 Rlcard. 2)i-m 2.60 Hareourt. White. 2}i-in 2.60 VINCAVariegata. 2H-in 2.60 VINCA Varietfata. S-in 6.00 SMILAX. Fme stock. 3-in 2.60 20.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 2}i-in . . . 3.00 26.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 3-ia 6.00 46.00 DRACAENA Indlvtaa. 6-in 20.00 DRACAENA Indtvlsa. 6-in 26.00 MAGNUS PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Win help all aronnd If yoo mention the Brchange GERANIUMS All the leadiag varieties, 2>j-ia., $2.00 pe 100; $17.50 per 1000. SMILAX. Strong, 2H-in., $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. Strong, 2H-!n.. $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. PRIMULA Malacoides. Ready to bloom. 2H- in.. $2.00 per 100, S5.00 per 300. CINERARIAS. Dwarf Prize. Strong 2}i-sn., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. HARDY ENGLISH IVY and VINCA Variogata. 2M-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. J. C. SCHMIDT, "•^'p^T^'^ Write them you rent! this advt. In tba Eichange GERANIUMS c"u%'. Rlcard, Poltevlne, Caatellane, Perkins, Vlaud, Doyle. $16.00 per 1000. Buchner, S. A. Nutt. $12.60 per 1000. Cash with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. Mntnal Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bxdiange GERANIUMS Guaranteed to reacb you in good growing condition. I want you as a regular customer, year after S. A. NUTT. S12.50 per 1000. RICARD and POITEVINE. $15.00 per 1000. Kindly send cash with the order; it will be refunded if you arc.'not satisfied. ALBERT M. HERR, - Lancaster, Pa. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bicbanira Geraniums ?ss?g. 8. A. Nirrr, tuum p« looo. SILVIR PINK SNAPDRAGON, $10.00 »a 1000 Pine Grove Flora! Corp. 55 Hudaon St.. Lynn. Mam. Glrecredlt wherecredlt la da< Alice Salomon EARLY white Chrysanthe- mums are meeting with changes. Just as Chryso- lora comes to take the place of the older yellow varieties, Alice Salomon has made a place for it- self and will replace the older early white varieties. A big, pure white on the order of W. H. Chad wick, coming to perfection early in October. A free, easy grower. A commercial variety that you need. We have a large stock in excellent condi- tion, and can deliver rooted cut- tings in January. Killarney Brilliant THE Rose that will replace Killarney and the Rose you will eventually grow. We are in excellent shape to de- liver early grafted plants of our own growing. We have 40,000 grafting eyes. GRAFTED ROSES, CARNATIONS, CHRYS- ANTHEMUMS and BED- DING PLANTS for Spring. Let us quote you on what you need. A.KPlEl\SON m^ ^^^^ Ci^MWELL Conn ^w Lilacs For 'Winter and Spring Forcing Of the plants we force into flower dur- ing Winter and early Spring there are few to be considered greater favorites that the Lilacs. You can hardly find a person who does not like Lilac. We may not perhaps, sell as many of them as we do other flowers, but that shouldn't be a reason why they are so little seen in the average place. Either as a pot plant or in a cut state they can be disposed of, and the flowers, when fairly open and ready for the counter, will last quite a time. Many pages in the trade papers have been devoted to explaining how best to force them, but when pot grown stock is made use of there is really not any more difiiculty than in bringing on a Daffodil or Tulip. Pot grown stock set with flower buds will respond to heat and moisture in a few days. Let the plants have about 70 degrees in a shaded posi- tion ; spray several times a day until active growth begins. The specialist who forces a whole house has, of course, bet- ter success than the man with 50 plants, of which six or ten are brought into flower at a time ; but even he can have good flowering stock, and he does not need to sacrifice a plant if he goes slowly and feels his way. Do not attempt any hard forcing unless you have the proper facilities, but after the first of February you won't have the least trouble to get the plants into flower in four weeks, and if you don't get in too many at a time, every plant will bring in good returns, and all those forced, which are either cut down for flowers or remain on hand un- sold, do not need to be thrown away. Put this stock into a cold frame and plant into the field next April. In a couple of years they will have made 3ft. to 4ft. of growth and you have stock to sell for your customers' shrub border, or you can let them flower on your own grounds, but let the specialist grow on the plants you want for early forcing. Snapdragons Can Still Be Planted If you should happen to have bench room to spare it might be well to consider another planting of Snapdragons. If yon make use of clean 2in. or 2%in. stock now, you ought to get a fine crop of bloom in March. The plants should be at their very best about Easter. That's the time when everything in the line of flowers sells, and I am sure every retail grower will find a nice bench of Silver Pink Snapdragon a paying crop. If you have at this time a good sized batch coming on, plants setting buds, these will do nicely until the small stock you plant now is ready for flowering. If you allow about 14in. space between the rows of the Snapdragons you can plant Gladioli be- tween them. America is a good sort to make use of. Allow about 6in. of space be- tween the bulbs. Later on, when the Gla- dioli are about lOin. or 12in. in height, let them have nice wire stakes for support. They can be kept nicely tied up in a straight row and need not interfere in any way with the Snapdragons. Grow- ing them that way makes a better looking bench for the retailer who does not grow a house full of one kind, as the large grower does. No other plant needs proper support more than the Snap- dragon. The large stock you have on hand should have stakes, wire or string, so that every other flower spike will be kept per- fectly straight. No other kind sells. Keep at the stems ; they must be kept free from all side growths. They are as bad in that respect as the Chrysanthemums in August. You no sooner get through cleaning them when you can start all over again. Rather than have the plants become crowded remove some of the lower shoots to let the sun and air in. The stock will do better, and the shoots you cut out ought to have the tops removed and placed into the sand, that is if you intend growing on stock for the bedding Coming Exhibitions CUcagro hibitii of the HortI ultural Society March 24 lists and entry blanks, address R. Haight, Secretary, 636 South Clark Chicago, 111. Clevelana, O. — Show and banquet of the American Carnation Society, at the Hotel Statler, Jan. 28 and 29, 1914. Now Tort, N. T. — International Flower Show to be held under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club in the New Grand Central Palace, 46th St. & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to 28, 1914. The Amer. S. P. Soc. will have a section in this show. New Tork, N. T Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. GERANIIMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Rloard, Poitevine, $15.00 per lOOO. S. A. Nutt, Bnohner, Doyle, $12.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street Lancaster, Pa. Will help all around If yon mention the Eicbasffe Geraniums S. A. Nutt. Strong, 2}f-ii> »2.00 tlS.OO Rlcard. Poltevlne, Buchner 2.25 20.00 Cash. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries MONROE, N.Y. Will help all arotiDd If yon mention tlie Bxcbantft QERAINIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS Nutt, Buchner, $12.50 per 1000; Rlcard and Poltevlne, SIS.OO per 1000. Strong 2M-in. Nutt and Rlcard, 82.50 per 100; 820.00 per 1000. NEW ENGLAND SILVER PINK SNAP- DRAGON. Fine 2lf -in. plants, S4.00 per lOO; $35.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash, please. RUDOLF NAGEl, 515 S. West End Ave., LANCASTER, PA. Win help all aronnd if yon mention the Exchange Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. Chrysanthemum Clumps Smith's Advance, and Unaka, $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 CHARLES. M. WEAVER RONKS, PA. 18 The Florists' Exchange For a ^^aleniine ^ ./^' Send her F'lowers This thought is suggested most forcibly in our new (copyrighted) St. Valentine's Folder for Florists. Use this folder to convey your suggestions into the homes and minds of all possible customers, that flowers are appropriate .valentines. Only by seeing a sample can you appreciate the beauty of our St. Valentine Day Folder and its value as a business builder, nples and full particulars regarding our Write us today for Service for Florists. M?NEFf -SWENSQN G? High-Gmde Floral Publicity ' 220 5o-NiCHiGAN Ave, :,' ^'"1 Chicago ^' lEe BUXTON PINK KILLARNEY SNAPDRAGON does not belong'to the "57" VARIETIES IT IS IN A CLASS BY ITSELF and the only meritorious variety worth growing Order Now Plants from pots, $40.00 per 1000, $5.00 per 100 250 at 1000 rate G. E. BUXTON. NASHUA. N. H. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. FALL RIVER, MASS. Glvecredit where credit is due — MeptlonExcliaage Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. ORCHIDS We grow and sell Orchids exclusively. We have them in all stages of development from the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT, N. J. win help all aroand if yon mention the Brchange J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania I>il AMERICAN CARNATION rs'iS A.T.DelalllarePtg.XPub.C«.,2to8DiianeSL,N.V, mention the Exchange ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- droblums, Oncldlums, Cyprlpediums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Write them you read thla advt. In the Exchange ORCHIDS Fresh imported. tablished CATTLEYAS ready for Cattleya Mossiae and other Venezuelan Orchids furnislied by ADOLF A. SACHSE Orchid Collector 278, in Caracas, Venezuela, S. A. THE AMERICAN CARNATION By C. W. WARD. ■rend for Sample Paget A.T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd., lEE PRICE, $3.50. ^^t NEW YORK Greenhouse Building Muskegon, Mich — C H Dawes of Delano ave. has completed the erection of a large addition to his greenhouse Philadelphia, Pa — A greenhouse to be 100ft. X 25ft., with wing 84ft x 25ft and a potting shed 22ft x 17ft is to be erected on Meadow brook ave west of Stenton ave., for Ohas L B Homer The cost will he $23 400 Giblin & Co. of Utica, N T manufac turers of greenhouse heating hollers ha\ e established a New York agency under the direction of R. A. Giblin, a,t 104 John St., New York City. From this office will be handled all inquiries in New York City territory in regard to boilers, esti- mates of radiation, etc. They reiort that the demand for their boilers and the en- largement of their business in conse- quence of this demand, has made it neces- sary to establish this office. The com- pany have recently published a booklet containing gratifying acknowledgement of the successful use of their boilers and, in our advertising columns of this issue, they furnish some dnteresting informa- tion about their boilers. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS. PALMS and plants of every variety Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bxchapge Newport (R.I.) Horticulhiral Sodety A regular meeting of this society was held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 23, with a small attendance present and Presi- dent William MacKay presiding. It was announced that Miss Zimmer- man of New York will give a lecture on "Famous Gardens" before the Gar- den Association and Horticultural So- ciety on Jan. 14, and on Feb. II a lec- ture by John T. Wethers on a "Trip made by representativ societies for a suitable place to hold the June exhibition. l ALEX. MaoL. i Connecticut Hort. Society- j The annual meeting of the Connecticut Horticultural Society was held in the Society's rooms Jn the countyjsldg. in which Hus fening of Dec. 12, The election of officers resulted as follows; President, John F. Huss (re-elected) ; first vice-president, Carl Peterson; second vice-president, Warren S. Mason; third vice-president, John Gerard; secretary, Alfred Dixon; treasurer, W. W. Hunt; County vice- presidents were all re-elected as follows: Litchfield, Walter Angus, Chapinville; Fairfield, C. H. Plum, West Redding; New Haven, John H. Slocumbe, New Haven; Windham, F. M. Smith, Willi- mantic; Tolland, Theo. Standi, Rockville; Middlesex, Arthur A. Curtis, Deep River. Librarian, Wm. T. Hall; ' pomologist. Staudt, H. Hollister. me remarks _ _ lerly super- _ _ ident of Elizabeth Park and now Supt. of Parks of Minneapolis and Presi- dent-elect of the Society of American Florists. The executive committee will be appointed by the president and will be named at the next meeting, which will be held on Jan. 9. One of the ex- hibits of the meeting was a vase of Lilium magniflcum exhibited by second Vice-president Warren S. Mason. The An Eighteenth Century Greenhouse The Florists' Exchange Intended _t bear the name of the sender, lily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We will endeavor to answer all ques- tions submitted to us by subscribers, but we cannot recognize (1) Clearing- land of Locnst Trees. — J. I. R.. Pa. tion we give the following: Those who have handled dynamite contend that it is far better to lift such trees by this method than by grubbing them out. A neighbor grubbed out a lot of young Oaks in this way a year or two ago and was much pleased with the results, hardly a tree but that was lifted clear of the ground. The cost depends on the charge for labor and ma- terial, which depends on locality in a great measure. Trees . 8x10ft. would Paudanns Veitchii. — I am sending leaves of Pandanus Veitchii. The house of plants is affected as " ' opini( got chilled.— J. —The leaves are certainly badly spoiled, in fact, ruined. "We have no >wledge of any disease attacking the - - - 'ill investigate of Pandanu very severe to do the injury that is seen here, but is a quite probable cause. (3) Seeding* Annual and Perennial Plants. — Am I too late to seed the ordi- nary annual and perennial plants for Spring trade?— L. V. B., N. J. — If you mean the collecting or har- vesting of seeds, then you are too laie. If you mean sowing seeds in order to raise plants for Spring, then you are quite early. Read the "Week's Work" regularly. (4) Tulips for Easter.— When would I have to bring in Tulips to bloom for Easter?- D. D. H., N. C. — Easter this year Bring in the Tulips and grow then be s"ufficient. temperature of 55 deg. weeks befor. gradually, j^ 0 60 deg. wil (5) Dracaenas With Spoiled leaves. — What can I do with my Dracsenas that were whipped and torn to pieces in the September storm? Can I cut them off and root the tops? — D. D. H. — The best plan will be to notch the plants and root them that way. The process is rather slow, and requires a warm moist temperature. Cut the stem half way through at a joint, then upwara for an inch. Keep this notch open by putting- in a small piece of potsherd or something similar. Bind the notched part tightly with porous soil in a ball of moss, or take two halves of a Sin. pot and clasp it around the stem at the severed part, with light sc sufficient number have formed the stem may he entirely severed and the plant potted up. (6) Kentla Turning Brown. — I have a Kentia Belmoreana that, as soon as a new leaf gains size, turns brown. What is the reason?— N. C. — The appearance of the leaf you send suggests -that "- - '- "'- - If only one pi: o^f^pei Other ittacked, r of potash. ■ (7)— Eose Leaves Injured. — I am send- ing you by parcel post sample plants of- Rose Uncle John. Could you give me- any information in regard to the trouble with them? They are planted in a house with the same soil as Mrs. Geo.- Shawyer,- which is doing well, while the Uncle John Roses have all gone to pieces. Kindly inform me through the columns of the Exchange what the trouble is and the cause. I have grown this stock about eight years and have had no trouble before. — A. T., N. J. Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gloxinias, fancy Leaved Caladiums. BEGONIAS, Single in Separate Colors. Scarlet, crimson, rose, white, yellow and orange, 40c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Single in Choicest Mixture. 35c, per dozen; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, white and yellow, 60c. per dozen; $4.50 per 100; $40,00 per 1000, BEGONIAS, Double in Choicest Mixture. 50c, per dozen; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Frilled in Separate Colors. Scarlet, white, pink and yellow. These are with wavy and frilled petals, like some of the newer Petunias, 85c. per dozen; $6,00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Lafayette. Brillian let, $1,50 per dozen; $12,00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Duke Zeppelin. Pu $1,25 per dozen; $8,00 per 100. CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. The finest collectio extensive stock in America, Choice Standard Varietie dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Choice Rare and New Varieties, $2,25 per dozen; $15,00 per 100; $140,00 per 1000, Recent Introductions, $3,50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100, Choicest Mixture, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $95,00 per 1000, GLOXINIAS, Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in Separate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge, and blue with white edge, 60c, per dozen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000, GLOXINIAS, New Emperor (Hybrida Imperialis) in choicest mixed varieties, 85c, per dozen; $6.00 per 100. rich scarlet, ind the most ,$1.75 per Frilled Tuberous Begonia HENRY ]^. DREER, Inc. Philadelphia, Pa< TRADE ONLY edges and ends of surmise that spraying with a paraffin emulsion has caused the trouble paraffin too strong and collected along the parts that my rate we have seen similar effects following such a spraying. Want of ventilation would also "cook" the foliage, (8) Daphne odora. — What is the best compost for this plant? — J, D,, Mass, — A sandy compost of peat and loam in equal proportions. (9) Featherfew for Memorial Day. Peatherfew in beds to bloom for Memo- rial Day? I have some in 3in. and 3%in. pots in good condition. — J. D„ — Six to eight weeks should be long enough in which to allow the plants to get into bloom. Providence/ R. I. Business in Providence is very good, and all cut flower prices are about the same. At the present time there to be as much business as before Christ- mas. T. O'Connor's store is doing exceptional business and is rushed by night as well day. It will show a fine display of fiODFREY ASCHMANN'S SPECIALTY Azalea Indica IMPORTER, GROWER and SHIPPIR of (EASTER Varieties) In bloom now lor immediate sale. We have IMME. PETRICK, WHITE VERVAENEANA, VERVAENEANA, PHARILDE MATHILDE. $1.00, $1.25 to $1,50. We only import standard, well-known, tested, improved American varieties such as Mme. Van der Cruyssen, best double pink; Simon Mardner, double pink; Veivaeneana, double rose, variegated; De Sclxreveriana and Empress oJ India, double variegated; 60c., 75c,, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2,00. Jolin Llewelyn, Paul Weber, M. De Eckhaute and Apollo, larger plants; $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00. All potted up in 5J^-in., 6-in. and 7-in. Godfrey Aschmann, Cash with order, please. 1012 West Ontario Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. flowers for iscellaneous plants and New Tear. The T. J. Johnston Co. is very busy with funeral work and New Tear orders. .Tames B. Canning is still confined to his home, but it is hoped that he will soon be seen at the greenhouses, where he is much missed. In spite of his ill- ness he has had a rushing business, and there is much being done at the present time in the way of funeral designs and fioral orders. There has been a great demand for Poinsettias this week, also much call for them now. They are extra fine this year, but the best were those exhibited at the Hope Greenhouses by Miss Florence A. Willard. Violets and Paperwhite Narcissi are extra fine and are selling well. N. NOKTHAMPTON, Mass. — H. W. Field has sold his busraess and greenhouses to Aubrey B. Bntler, Who has been con- nected with him for the past year. Mr. Butler will continue the greenhouses and ALL THE LEAMNS FERNS for dishes, from 2}^-inch pwts $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., WestHoboken, N.J. FERNS strong, health; AaK>rted rarieties ; s, from 2K-in. 925.00 per 1000. fRANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON. N. J. Write tbem yrm read thiB adrt. tn tbe Exchmnfe plants, from i}i-ia. pots, at $3.00 per 100, — mentiQD tbe Excbange fERNS FERNS In S to 10 best and hardiest varieties, coo! grown and will please the most critical buyer. 100 1000 From 2>i-in. pots J3.00 J25.00 From 3-in. pots 6.00 55.00 From 4-in.pota 12.00 COCOS WeddelUanaand KENTIA Belmoreana From 23^-in. pots, just right for center of dishes, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM cuneatum. From 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Thomas P. Christensen SHORT HII-LS, ■ - N. J GtTPcredIt wbpre credit iBfliip — Mention Exchange Best Equipment in United States 20 The Florists' Exchange Grand Spring Exhibition Under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums NEW YORK MARCH 21st TO 28th, 1914 Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? . If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules ready January first. Telephone, 7362 Madison Square JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York 3 Exchange when writipg. Ferns and Araucarias NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI. 7-m., 75c. each. NEPHROLEPIS HARRISII. 6-m., 40c.; 7-in., 75c.; 8-in., $1.00 each. DISH FERNS. 2}^-in., the finest varieties only, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA. 3-in., $5.00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA. 5}^-in. pots, 40c. each; 7-in. pots, extra strong, 75c. each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. S^i and 6-in. pots, 3-4-5 tiers, 50c., 60c., 75c. each. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. Pot-grown, 6-in., the kind you want for Easter forcing, $3.00 per doz. Cash with order. Aschmann Brothers Second and Bristol Sts. and Rising Sun Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Will help all aronnd If yoa mention the Eichaage Seasonable Stock AZALEA Indica. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75o. and $1.00 each. PRIMXJLAJObconica. 5}^-inch pots, 25c. each. PRIMirLA Malacoides. 5J^-inch pots, 25c. each. FERNS, Boston and Roosevelt. From 3J^-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGTJS|Plumosus. From 2M-iiich pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUSJHatcheri. From 2ii-ineh pots, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2J^-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co.. Hornell. N.Y. New Red Rose "frances Scott Key" A seedling of Cardinal crossed with an unnamed red seedliag ; flowers, from large to very large with sixty and more petals open- ing to a hijh center; averages longer and stiEEer stems than any hybrid tea Rose I know of, under glass : a hardy and easy grower ; every florist can grow it ; it needs no coaxing or boosting. Stock limited, plants ready for delivery from now on. Strong plants, own root, 2y2in. pots, $30.00 per 100; $7.00 for 12 plants ; $12.00 for 25. Cash with order. JOHN COOK 518 N. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND ROSE lillrs.(jeo.Shawycr We offer two-eyed Rooted Cuttings at $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. NILADY $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ReadyjJanuary 20 and after. MRS. GEO. SHAWYER from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 NILADY $10.00:per 100, $75.00 per 1000 SUNBURST $10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 Fm- cash only GEORGE YOUNG, Clifton, N. J, Miitnal R^fftprooity — Snw 1t In th^ Eichangp The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange arc for THE TRADE ONLY. i Robert Craig Co. Ei^ BRANCH: NORWOOD, PA. PHIlADElPniA, PA. Wm bel^auTrouaTT^ou'^entl San Francisco, Cal. On the whole it was an extremely good Christmas, both for the retailer and wholesaler, and one may say that it was the best year we have had. The main feature was flowering plants. Poinsettias sold well and so did Begonias. Cyclamens were the best sellers, and fine plants were in all the shops. Cut flowers were popular and were all good. The high price of Carnations seemed not to spoil their popularity. Am. Beauty Roses were fine and reached the price of $15 a dozen. Violets sold well at 25c. a bunch and were good. There was no shortage of them and they sold for $1.25 whole- sale. Those dealers who handled cut Poinsettias \vere greatly disappointed, for they proved to be in no demand whatever. The public seemed inclined to pay $5 or .$6 for a Poinsettia plant, rather than the same amount for a dozen cut flowers. The Luther Burbank Co., successors to Luther Burbank, have selected spacious quarters on Market and Beale sts. and is furnishing the same. This company has been formed to carry on the work of Luther Burbank, and to popularize some of his discoveries. The landscape department of the Ex- position Co., under the direction of John McLaren, has on hand at present 250,000 plants, mostly evergreens, in the nurser- ies of the exposition grounds. These nur- series cover thirty-two acres and in them are plants and trees from every corner of the world. Fifty thousand dollars have already been expended in prelimi- nary work on the 5000-acre garden which is to be planted on the D. O. Mills es- tate north of Burlingame. Pelicano Rossi Co. this week did an enormous business and it was forced to obtain additional space. The new Post Street Flower Shop which opened last week reports an excel- lent Christmas trade. Sievers', like all the Polk st. florists, did an excellent business and had addi- tional floor space. Gaednee Datley. CONTENTS Adv (lUu Bridesmaid's Bouquet, (IIIus.) 34 Business Troubles 6 Cactus as a Source of Resin 52 Catalogs Received 6 Chicago Park Foremen 29 Cliristmas in the Chicago Stores 31 Christmas Review of Plants and Cut Flowers in New York City 22 Christmas Subjects at the Flower Shops, (Illus.) 31 Clulis ana Societies: Newport (R I.) Hort. Soc; Con- necticut Hort. Soc 18 Cock Robin 30 "Crape Chasers" 22 - - — ■ .51 Small. Making Pay European Review 2 Exhibitions, Coming 1 Family Conclave, or Advancing With the Times. (Illus.) 3 Gasoline As An Insecticide 4 Gladiolus "White, Stock of. Changes Hands Great Britain, Stray Notes from 2 Greenhouse Boiler, The Development Greenhouse Building 18 Hess, Geo., the New Superintendent of the Washington (D. C.) Botani- cal Garden, (Portrait) 30 Hontsch Boilers 20 Johnson Co., I. M.. Salesyard of, (Illus.) .' ; 7 Kind Words From Readers 39 London International, An Echo of the. 35 Making Gas Tar 41 Market, Bevlew of the 42 Myers Bros. Greenhouses, (Illus.) ... 37 Ninth-Story Window, From a 23 Nnrsery Dept., (Illus.) 13 Obituary: Cooley, Geo. D.; Martin, J. S 23 Phloxes, Choice Perennial 4! Propagation of Trees and Shrubs 2; Quarantine Against Powdery Scab of Potatoes I Question Box 11 Quino I Readers, Kind Words From 31 Keaders' Views, Our: Why Not American Members?; New American Carnations in England; Chrysanthemums Gone Blind; Dar- win, Earth Worms and Yellow Violets 31 Rudolph Nagel, Lancaster, Pa., Es- Nurserymen; American Rose So- ciety: American Carnation So- ciety; Chrysanthemum Society of America; American Sweet Pea So- ciety: American Peony Society; American Gladiolus Society; Flo- '■ rists' Hail Ass'n of America; Flo- rists' Telegraph Delivery; Nation- al Ass'n. of Gardeners; Canadian Horticultural Ass'n.; Plant In- troductions; The Death Roll 26, 27, 28 York State Notes Secretary Houston's Report 29 Seed Trade Report 3 So wbugs, More About 42 Tax on Plants in Ohio, The 22 That Anniversary Number! 29 Topical Talk Twenty-flfth niversary Congratu- Trade Notes: New Orleans Houston, Parkersburg rt Worth, Knoxville, Aberdeen... Montgomery, Louisville Nashville, Washington, White Providence 19 San Francisco 20 Altoona (Pa.) 37 Blyria 41 New York 45 Boston 46 Albany, Hartford, Pittsburgh. Chicago, Cincinnat .48 Philadelphia 49 Indianapolis 51 Kalamazoo 52 Dayton, Kansas City 53 St. Louis, Milwaukee 54 Portland (Ore.) 65 Trade Notes, General 20 Weeli'B "Work, The: January, 1914; Azaleas: Looking Ahead: Carnations; LUacs; Sna dragons ^6^17 Medal of Honor, Award of the. 22 The Florists' Exchange 21 List of Advertisers MichellCo.. Henry F.. 6 Sambrook Bros. Michell's Seed House.. 6 Sander & Son. . . Michelsen & Co 12 Sauter, A Michigan Cut Flower _ Sceo-y, Ed, Excnange. <..X.»X«C~K~K«<"X«»!~K"X":"X'<'<»»K">>CK"X"X~^^^ .40 Sohling, Max. bcmm^, jviax _ Schmidt, J. C 35 Schmte. F. W. O. 45 Schulz, Jacob .17 Advance Co 03 tyres rionst -j* Miilang, L.has 40 acnuiz, j; Albany Cut Flower Ex- Farmer, L. J. . ^ 1^ MiUs -riie Florist, Inc . . 32 Schwake change. Inc., The. . .42 Felthonsen. J. E. . . . . . .11 Minge Floral Co., The.. 33 ^ Chas. Albert & Davidson.... 52 Fiedler & Co., A. G. . . . 31 MinneapoUs Floral Co.. 32 Scott, John^... ....... 11 Allen J. K 44 Field, H.W 9-33 Moningir Co., John C. . 54 Scranton Florist Sup- . Spawn Co.. . ;;^. . . 6 g^J'^S'.i'??!.; ' 'c w' ' ' 3 Moore, HentzS Nash.. 45 g Pj^ ^°^- > }] . F. W. xu... ...^* Florists* Hail Ass'n.. J. F 42 Flower Shop, The Angermueller, Geo. H. ApSine Mfg. Co Appelgate Florist ,.40 holey Onhs .51 The .31 Forbes, Joh .20 Ford, M. C Aschmann, Godfrey. . . 19 Ford, W; Badgley, Riedel & Mi , Florist . .33 Sheridan, Walter F, . 17 Siebrecht, Geo. C. . , .14 Siebrecht, Walter Wooden Ware Fletchei "~ 40 MuUanphy, rioris 33 Murray, Samuel.. Mfg. Co., Myer, Florist 62 Nagel. Rudolf.... J NaElik.A ■ ■'■ 44 Nat°r'Floristi'' BoMd'" Skid'eTskF'i'Co.,'S.'s..6-8 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson of Trade 41 Slinn, B. S., Jr 45 er, Inc 45 Co 4 National Nurseryman Slinn, Clarence 45 Baer, Julius 31 Frederick, Wm J. .... 11 Pub. Co., Inc., The . . 12 Smith, Henry ....... 32 Baker The Florist 34 Freeman Orchid Co. .. 18 National Show Gar- Smith & Co., E. D 9 Baldwin, Florist 34 Friedman Florist 31 A F.xhibition 20 Nikoteen 50 40-41 Nikotiana, . 34 Pennock-Meehan .14 S.S .40 Peters & Reed Pottery .31 Co ■ . 15 Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co., ,12 The .32 Philips Bros , 2 Pierce & Co S Pierson, Inc., A. N , . 1-1 . 2 Pierson Co., F. R '" Pierson, Maenu PiHsbury, I.X. Van Assche, Frank , , , VanGelderen, M. W. Vaughan's Seed Store Vick-s Sons, Jas Viereck, F. C Vincent, W., Jr., & Soi ,2-3-16-42 .7-15-18-] . . , 12-14 Ferti 1-2-3-4-7 Florists Suppl: 1-2-3-4-7 _. 4-10- Lilium Candidum 17-18 Lilium Formosum .7-20 Ulium Giganteum Lily 1 , , ,40-41 Pecky Cypress. , .9-50-51 Pipe .40- Pipe Fittings... .52 Flower Pots . ,15 Virgin.U.J I -- ,33 HCTr.XM.,,..;,. 10-17 Pine Grive" Floral Corp'.l? Walker, John : Burnett Bros 4 Hews & Co., A. H 51 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Walker, Wm : Burpee, W. A. & Co.. , 6 Highland Park Green- Co 46 Waller Seed Co., L. D., " " " "■ houses. The,, 32 PlantlifeCo. 1-2-10- Ulh 11-15-16-20-42 Lily ol t Asters 2-3-4-5-6 Lobelia Azaleas. . , 1-7-12-14-19-20 Manetti Bay Trees 2-3-4-7 Galax Leaves. , „ Harrisii 1 Glass.....,..,. of the Valley , , 2-7-12 Glazing Points 41-49 Plantlife. 40 Princi 51 Pots. ,...51 7-12 Maple . . . 1-2-3-4- Marguerites.. 5-10-16-19 Mignonette . Byer Bros Caldwell The Woods- ■42 Hilfinger Bros. California Florist, The, 34 i ne u. , , . California Rose Co, . , , 19 Hitchings & ( Camp Conduit Co 53 Hollywood Gardens. , Cannata, J. P 10 Holm & Olson Carbone Florist. , . , , , 31 Holton & Hunkel Co, Carnation Support Co., ^^ Home Corresponden. Horan, E.'C,', nger Dros 51 Poehlmann Bros. Co . Co., The E. G , , 9-48 PoUworth Co., C. C. . - - - Floral Co. , . , Hill Nursery Co., Inc., TheD. .48 WalUs&Co., E.A, ,46 Walsh, Alfred E,.., ,32 Warburton Florist.. Chicago Carnatio Howard's Flower Shop, 31 Rawhngs, EIn: 12 Pulverized Mai -- -arnell, W. Z, Quaker City Macn, Quaker Hill Nurs, Quidnick G'houses 9 Weber & Co., C Ramsburg, G, S 4 Weeber & Don, Randall. A. L, Co 48 Weiss & Sons , 45 Randall's Flower Shop , ; Boxwood. Bulbs 40 Pumping Engines. . 53-54-55 Refrigerators 52 Ribbons .^^ „ 54 Roping .12 Greens 40 Ruscus 12 Greenhouse BIdg 52- Sash ^2 53-54-55-56 Scaline 4 Greenhouse Construe- Sheep Manure ; 6 tion 52-53-54-55-56 Sheet Moss 2 Greenhouse Goods 52- Shower Sprays. ,, , '20 53-54-55-56 Sphagnum Moss, .. 12 Greenhouse Material., 52- Stakes ■ 12 53-54-55-56 Supports -12 Gutters 55 Thermometers,.., 12 HandyHandle 40 Tile . 18 Heaters ,41-52-53-55 Tinfoil. ,12 Heating Applia " '" ' ,40-41 .10-40 10-40 ,53 Tobacco Dust,. .40 .50-51 ,50-51 ,50-51 Christensen, Thos. P Clark Florist Clay &Son Coclicroft. J. D Conard & Jones Co. . Consumers* Fertili: Co Cook, John Coombs, Florist 3: Cottage Gardens Co., • 6 Hudson Carbon Co, , 19 Idlewild Greenhouses, ■34 Igoe Bros , . , * en Interstate Tobacco Co Reade & McKenna, . Reed & Keller Reimers, M. D Reinbere, Peter RentscMer Floral Co. _ Welch Bros. Co 46 ,55 Wenk, Peter 11 .41 Weston.Henry 15 ,32 West View Floral Co.. 31 48 Wettlin Floral Co 20 Pottery Co.. .51 !-53 TreeTubs 51 ..40 Tubs 51 ,41 Ventilating Apparatus.52- ■'J Irwin, R. J ,,,3 ,; " Isbell, S. M. &Co.,, .50 Jackson & Perkins Co Johnson & Co,, 1 . _ Johnson Seed Cc 40 Johnston, T. J. .54 Jones, H. T. ., . .45 Kasting.Wm. F. Co. .20 Keller, John A ,31 Keller Pottery Co.,, ■41 Keller Sons. J ■32 Kerr, The Florist... ■" KervanCo., The.,.. .32 Whilld ,41 Whltted Floral Co. Riebe, F. C 42 Whittier & Co., W. B. . : Ritchy, F. W 17 Wietor Bros < Robinson & Co., H. M.40 Wilk, John Robinson Co. (Inc.), Williams' Florist Sup- „,.^^ 12 Ornamental Shrubs Callas 14 Ornamental Trees . Candytuft 2-3 Oxalis 2 nenuoCK Cannis 1-3-4-6-16-17 Palms 7-15-18-19 Holly ■; Carnations.. ,8-9-10-11-16 Pandanus 11 H°t,Bed Sash , , ,5, Carnation Cuttings.. S.-9- Pansies 6-16 Huckleberry Branchei 10-11-16 Peach Trees 12 Jce Boxes Centaurea 2 Peonies 12 Immortelles.. Chrysanthemums... 9.10- Petunias. 1-2-3-5-^ ^tirgr.'.^.""lS-14^i'6':i7 L'Si^-.-.-.; ; ; : ; : l^ L^uS wreaths..-: . ,40-41 wholesale FIo, Cibotium 15-42 Primroses 3-11-14- Lemon Oil 50 ,„., .43;44-45-46-47-48-49 Cinerarias 3-4-14 17-20-42 Leucothpe Sprays 40 Wild Smilax 40-41 Clematis 12-16 Primulas.3-I , 50-51 Ventilators.. „ 40-41 Vermine Laurel Festooning.., 40-41 Wants. -17-20-42 Lycopodiu ,40 Wreaths. Crouch, Mrs. J. W... Crowl Fern Co Crump, F. F Cunmngham, Jos. H.. , Cut Flower Exchange.. 45 Kessler, Wm. . . DaiUedouze Bros 10 King Construct! Danker Florist " " . " t, . Darbee Florist Day Co., W. E Deamud Co., J. B DeBuck, John De Graff Bros,, Ltd. . , DeNave, Paul Den Ouden& Sons, H., De Ruyter & Hogewon, G-.. 6 Rock FloWCT Co.', Wn Co. 33 RoeiisCo.,' juiius.! ■l*^ Rolker &Sons, A, , , . 1 Rosemont Gardens , ,32 Rosendale Nurseries .51 Greenhouses .33 Rosery Flower Shop , C0.53 Russin 31 KroeschellBros, Co..,.53 Salter I Kuebler, Wm. H.. Kuhlmann, H. H.. Lager & Hurrell.. La^illH. f!'a.!! ,H. E ...32 Wilson, R. G . , . 18 Windier Wholesale .2-51 FloraICo ...33 Winter, Son & Co. .. , & Wood Bros . . . 14 Woodrow & Marketos, .31 Woodruff & Sons, S.D ■J Young & Co., A. L. . . ■°\ Young, Florist -.^ Young, Geo , A. H,.., Leedie FloraICo... Lehman Bros ■go Lemon Oil Co ■ = c Leonard Seed Co. , , •5S Leuly, Emil ■J| Littlefield Florist... ■^R London Flower Sho ,c Lord & Bumham O •^? Ludwig Floral Co., Dillon, J. L Dodd, Chas. H Dolansky, F. J Dorner & Sons Co., F , Drake Greenhouses. , , Dreer, Henry A., Inc 14- ,,*";'"""; "^ 19-51-52 Mader, Paul 6 Dujardin & Lodwick, Marshall & Co., W. E 4 Inc . . 7 Martin & Forbes ColO-33 Eagle Metal & Supply_ Mayer's Plant^Nurs. , , 6 Ebbinge & Van Gr .„„ ..-ay, L. L. a uo , . , 12 McCIunie, Geo. G.. .33 McConncIl, Alex... X McCray Refrigerat Edwards, Harry 1 Eme& Klingel Eskesen, Frank N.. Esler, JohnG Etter, M.S ,16 McManmon.J.J 2-3 McManus, James . 10 McNeff Swenson Co.. .48 Menand, L . 19 Metropolitan Materii !ll Mette, Henry For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page General Trade Notes Eaton, O. — ^The Ernst Nursery Co. has completed Its removal to this city from Moscovp, O. Lenox, Mass.— Michael O'Brien has opened a flower shop in one of the stores in the Mahanna block. Washington, D. C— The Washington Florist Co. has received a new Ford car for its delivery serrice. Deer Lodge, Mont. — A flower shop has been opened in the Bien bidg.. Main St. by Mrs. C. Dietrich. Belleville, Ont. — ^Fire on Dee. 19 caused a damage of $1500 to the green house of Givens f ■was carried. Lilies of Rubber Plants 16-20 2-7-12 Salvia 2-3-5-10-16-42 . 3-10-14-16 Seasonable Stock. . , 1-2-3- Cut Flowers.. . .40-41-42- Seeds 2-3-4-5-6-7 43-44-45-46-47-48-49 Shamrock Seed 3 Cyclamen., 3-4-6-10-16-42 Shrubs 12 Dahlias 1-3-6 Smilax 1-3 Daisies 3-16-42 Snapdragon 3-4- Decorative Stock , 1-2-3-4- 10-16-17-18 5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-14- Spiraeas 2-5-12 15-16-17-18-19-20-42 Stevia 16 Dish Ferns 20-42 Stocks 2-4-7 Dracaenas 10-14-15-16 Sprue Euonymus Evergreens. Hontsch Boilers In view of the success which has at- tended the various installations of its boilers in this country, The Hontsch Co., of Dresden, Germany, has decided to have a permanent agency at Weehawken, N. J., with J. P. Dahlborn in charge. Mr. Dahlbom, by the way, sails today, Sat- urday, per the "George Washington" on a visit to The Hontsch Co. to complete ar- rangements for carrying stock of a large number of boilers and parts. __ 7-12 Sweet Pea Seed. FarnT Seeds 4-6-7 Sweet William. . Ferns 10-14-15-16- Table Ferns 19-20-42 Trees Ferns in Flats 42 Tulips Ficus 16-20 Vegetable Plants Freesia .2 Vegetable Seeds. Fruit Plants 6-12 Verbenas. . .2-3- Fruit Trees 12 Vincas. Fuchsias 1-10-16-42 Vines. . Funkias 14 Violets. 9-10-11-14-16-17-42 Baskets. Gladiolus 3-4-6-7 Boilers. . Gloxinias 3-4-12-19 Hardy Perennials. MISCELLANEOUS A?his pink.'.'.'.! !!!'.!! 5( Herbaceous Plants. Hyacinths Hydrangeas... 12-1^ No insurance Japanese Maple: Cattle Manure ... "2. Chiffons -16-20 Coal ,..2-7 Crepe Paper.... . . -14-16 Cut Flower Boxes, ...12 Cycas Leaves ... 12 Dagger Ferns Wasted Fertilizers Seventy-five per cent, of a highly valu- able fertilizing material in the form of tankage and blood from the country slaughter of food animals is being wasted throughout the country districts. In ad- dition, .$22,000,000 worth of ammonia from which ammonium sulphate, another valuable fertilizing material could be made, is annually wasted by the practice of making coke in the beehive type of oven, according to a recent bulletin of the Department of Agriculture. The nitro- gen content of tankage is said to vary from 5 to 8 per cent, and its phosphoric acid content between 5 and 12 per cent Dried blood is perhaps the richest in nitrogen of all the organic materials used in the fertilizing industries. Unadulter- ated blood when quite dry contains 14 per cent, of nitrogen, but as obtained on the market its content varies from 9 to 13 per cent. 22 The Florists' Exchange FOTTNDED IN 1888 Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter A. T. De La Mare 2, 4. 6 and 8 Duane Street, New Tork. A.' T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. H. Griffith, secretary; David Tou- zeau, treasurer. The address of the officers is the address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697, New Torlc. _ Telephone, 3765 and 3766 Beekman. PBINCIPAIi BKANCH OPPICES BOBton; Robert Cameron, Cambridge, PHUadelphia: — " " Wm. H. Bngle Bell telephone, Belmont 412. CMcago: James Mc ' 4651 Lancaste 307. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Beglstered Cable Address: Plorex Newyork. Advertising. — Copy should reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street, or " " "-" """" — -"■-— J--- insertion in is Adv Yearly Snbscrip bscriptii Canada, $2.00. Poreig $2.50. Payable in advance. ..—United States and Mexic n.' Remit by Draft on New ! Money Order; if paid All cheques and should be TelegTama.^Teiegr'ams 'received in this office u eipal ( 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. ■ - - • • - 12 advertisii _. le Saturday having infor "Wednesday, containing changes will receive attention for the following: likewi.se, telegram matter intended for our news columns will be le- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after 5 p.m. Tuesday and marked "Night Press Mes- sage, c " ' "-- "-- ' - Another Addition to the Galaxy In Knoxville, Tenn., has just beeti organized a club which is to be known as the Knoxville Florists' Society. The oiEcers composing this new, organization are as fol- lows: President, C. L. Baum; vice-president, Mrs. Edith Crouch; secretary-treasurer, A. J. McNutt. — See Knoxville newsletter. Award of the White Medal of Honor The Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society has awarded the George Robert White Medal of Honor for the year 1913 to the Park Com- mission of the City of Rochester, N. Y. This is the fifth award of this medal, which is made annually for emi- nent service in horticulture. It is given to the Park Commission of Rochester this year in recognition of its successful efforts in establishing one of the most im- portant collections of trees in America, in increasing the love of plants and horticulture among the people of Rochester, and in exploring the flora of western New York and of adjacent regions. The previous recipients of the award are Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the Arnold Ar- boretum, Jackson T. Dawson, also of the Arboretum, Victor Lemoine, the late eminent horticulturist of France, and M. H. Walsh, the noted Rose grower of Woods Hole, Mass. Win. P. Rich, Secretary, Dec. 27, 1913. Horticultural Hall, Boston. 'Crape Chasers' There is an increasing body of opinion against the class of importunate florists which is dubbed" as crape chasers. This feeling of antagonism is not confined to the' general public, but to the members of the florists' trade equally. While it may be perfectly legitimate in the interests of business to leave a message of sympathy at the house of mourning, either in the shape of a formal letter or upon a card, and simply to attach one's busi- ness title and address to it, we are of the number who think that solicitations for funeral orders ought to stop at that. It is an outrage upon the tenderest feelings of hxmian nature at a time when they are most sorely wounded, for men to go to the relatives of the deceased and seek to impress upon them the merits of some par- ticular flower shop in the handling of funeral tributes and memorials. As a rule, the stricken family spon- taneously thinks of the wreaths without having the matter pressed home, and there are plenty of ways of letting the neighborhood know that a florist exists at other times than when a death occurs. One Has Come— The Other is Coming The Advent of the Parcel Post The Abrogation of the Free Seed Distribution A very short time ago it was since we made the state- ment editorially that here were two reforms which The Flomsts' Exchange intended to work for heart and soul, both reforms being looked upon as vital to the better- ment of the business. Well, we have Parcel Post just closing its first year; we feel that we have helped a little in bringing it about and we know that we have been of assistance in miti- gatmg some of the earlier tariffs which would have placed a higher tax on the catalog maker. Under benefi- cent management Parcel Post has made wonderful progress in one brief year, and before long it wUl be all, and more than, its most ardent advocates ever antici- pated. Congressional B'ree Seed Distribution stiU holds sway, but the props are getting knocked from under it, and it may very shortly come about that in a quiet, though none the less effective way, its ending will be brought about, and the distribution revert to its original inten- . eeds and plants to best use of them tending toward the public welfare. The Tax on Plants in Ohio We have received a letter from Roy McGregor of Mc- Gregor Bros. Co., in the matter of the case of taxation on plants, which we reported upon in our issue of Dec. 6, 1913, p. 1218. He states that the case will be hard fought, and the State will naturally appreciate such pub- licity as can be given. The decision to tax crops is en- tirely too sweeping to stand. A thousand copies of the decision are being mailed this week to aU of the florists, nurserymen and vegetable growers of the State of Ohio, and this matter will be followed up with such other mat- ter as will be necessary to keep the above informed of the progress of the case. The decision, if sustained, would affect a great many who have not yet awakened to the realization of the added expense and burden on The local committee is receiving very substantial sup- port from Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus and other cities, and the indications are that there will be plenty of in- terest in the case by the time it comes before the Court of Appeals next May. A Matter for Congratulation The florists' trade throughout the entire country ap- pears to have had a very satisfactory Christmastide. The weather was congenial, and even mild. This was particularly the case prior to Christmas Eve, and allowed the shipping of plants to distant parts without damage to them by frost or chills, and nowadays when stock is transferred from the East to the West, and vice versa, its safe arrival, uninjured by the weather, takes a load of anxiety from the mind of the consignors as well as consignees. Another aspect of the Yuletide business is that some merchants in other lines of trade are complaining rather of slackness. They say that business has been disap- pointing. It often happens this way, and the reason as- signed by florists is that when money is tight, the pur- chasers of gifts prefer a plant or box of flowers rather than something more expensive. And happily when money is more abundant the people still love to have Christmas Review Plants and Cut Flowers in New York City— Weather Conditions Favorable For eleven consecutive days before Christmas there was fair mild weather, with the exception of the heavy rain beginning late on Tuesday afternoon and ceasing before daylight on Wednesday. Christmas itself was a gray day, and in the late afternoon the rain began to fall and continued through the night; both of these rainstorms occurred at such a time that they had a little, if any, unfavorable effect on the sale of plants, and practically none on that of cut flowers, in fact the ante-ChristmaS weather this year was, for a period of nearly two weeks, almost ideal for production, sales and delivery of plants and cut flowers, and the very favorable weather conditions of the day before Christ- mas were in sharp contrast with those of the corre- sponding day of 1912, when New York City was in the center of a heavy snowstorm which put it under a blanket of snow nearly a foot deep, blockaded traffic of all kinds, and had a very depressing effect on the sales of plants, and a most depressing one on the whole- sale cut flower market. Plants at Wholesale The variety of plants offered by wholesale plants- men, which of course was largely representative of what the growers could furnish to the wholesalers, or sell directly to the retailers, was not numerous, and the volume of the supply was in general not over large. There were plenty of Azaleas, mostly in the medium and smaller sizes, and of the usual bush form; while the sale of these was moderately brisk, there was not a few left unsold when Christmas was over. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and similar kinds both in pots and baskets, were abundant, but the demand for these was not at all active. There was a fair supply of Cyclamens which sold well. Camellias were in short supply, and were readily disposed of. Erica melanthera was in moderately large supply, and was one of the most popular of Christmas plants; nevertheless some large plants were left after Christmas sales were over. Poin- settias, single plants in small pots, and also several in pans with trimmings of Asparagus or Ferns, were in very large supply, and though these met with a fair demand, the supply was not exhausted. Very few Primula sinensis were in the market, and still fewer Primula obconica, but even these met with no active demand. Of berried plants, there was the usual variety. There was a small supply of Aucubas of very good quality, which sold well. While the supply of Ardisias was moderately large, and the quality in general was poor, they nevertheless met with a fair demand. Christmas Peppers of the dwarf variety were very much in evi- dence; the demand for these was not large, and many remained unsold. The supply of Holly trees in tubs was more than sufficient to meet the demand. Jeru- salem Cherries were more plentiful perhaps than ever before; the quality was excellent, and they met with a large sale. Only a few pot Orange trees were seen, and were mostly of rather poor quality, and met with only a moderate demand. There were plenty of Araucarias in the medium sizes, but the large sizes were scarce; these met with a good call. Though the season for the sale of Boxwood was largely over, yet not a few of these in both the bush and pyramidal form were disposed of. Good Crotons were not overplentiful, and moved well. Of the several varieties of Dracaenas, the supply was small, and the demand for these was mostly for use in the making up of baskets and hampers of plants. There were plenty of Nephrolepis especially of the Boston and Scottii type which experienced a fair sale. There was little or no demand for Ficus elastica. Pandanus Veitchii, which was fairly plentiful, sold very readily. Kentia Bel- moreana and Forsteriana and Phoenix Robelenii were in moderate supply, and met with the usual steady demand. The prices at which plants sold at wholesale are about as follows: FLOWEaiNG Plants. — Azaleas, SOc. to $5; Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 25c. to $5; Cyclamens, 35c. to $3; Camellias, $1.50 to $6; Ericas, fiOc. to $7; Poinsettias, 25c. to 35c. per flower; Primula obconica, $1.50 to $3 per dozen; Primula sinensis, $1.50 to $2.50 per dozen. Berried Plants. — Aucubas, $1 to $4; Ardisias. $1 to $3.50,' Christmas Peppers, 20c. to 75c.; Holly trees, $3 to $6; Jerusalem Cherry 35c. to $1; Orange trees, 25c. per fruit. Foliage Plants. — Araucarias, 50c. to $5; Boxwoods, bush, 25c. to $1; Boxwoods, pyramidal, $1.50 to $4; Crotons, 50c. to $3; Dracaena terminalis, 35c. to $1; Dracaena Lord Wolseley, SOc. to $2.50; Dracaena fragrans, 75c. to $5; Dracaena Mandaeana, 75c. to $5; Dracaena Godseffiana, 25c. to $1; Nephrolepis, 35c. to $6; Ficus elastica, 35c. to $3; Ficus pandurata, $2 to $10; Adian- tums, 25c. to $2.50; Pandanus Veitchii, 35c. to $5. Palms.— Kentia Belmoreana, 35c. to $35; Kentia Forsteriana, 3Sc. to $25; Phoenix Robelenii, 50c. to $40. Cut Flowers The conditions in the cut flower market up to 2 p.m. Wednesday of Christmas week were recorded in our re- view of the market in the issue of Dec. 27, and the prices on that day up to the hour mentioned, were given in the price list of the same issue. Subsequent sales until 2 p.m. Christmas Day proved that prices reached the high tide mark on Wednesday. A resume of conditions and prices, however, up to the close of business on Christmas Day may be of interest. American Beauty Roses were in fair suppl.y, and met with a moderately good demand. The highest price was reached on Wednesday, when special grade blooms sold in general at from 60c. to 75c. each. The supply of tea Roses was abundant, and the de- mand fair, but not sufficient to create a shortage even in red varieties which are usually most in demand at Christmas, and at the end of business hours on Christ- mas Day there were many Roses of all colors unsold. Top grade blooms of the several Killarneys and My Maryland sold at from 8c. to 10c. each; selected extra specials in small transactions, 12c. to ISc; Bride and Jan 19U. The Florists' Exchange 23 Bridesmaid, slow sale at 8c. to 10c. in general; Richmond, 15c. to 25c. in general; selected Bulgarie, Chatenay, Milady and IHock, 15c. to 20c. in general; Lady Hil- lingdon, 10c. to 12c.; Sunburst and Mrs. Aaron Ward, 15c. to 20c.; Mrs. G. Shawyer, 10c. to 12c. Carnations were in heavy supply, and many remained unsold, some even of the favorite holiday color, red. The demand was fair at moderate prices, but any attempt to raise prices above those quoted immediately checked sales. The rates were about as follows: white blooms, 3c. to 5c., pink 3c. to 6c., a few Mrs. C. W. Ward selling at 8c., but many of these on account of this being the remained unsold; red 6c. to 8c. The demand for Cattleyas was not brisk, top grade blooms selling at from 60c. to 75c. each. The same con- dition held also in regard to Gardenias, top grade blooms selling at from $4 to $6 per dozen, and Lily of the Val- ley (the best) at from S3 to $4 per 100. Longiflorum Lilies went at from $6 to $8 per 100, and Rubrum Lilies at from S3 to $10 per 100. Of Violets, the number ar- riving for Christmas sales this year was about one half as large as last. The demand was sufficient to use these at from 75c. to $1 per 100 for double blooms, and 50c. $1.25 for singles. Other flowers, such as Antirrhi- ms, yellow and white Daisies, Mignonette, Paperwhite Narcissus, Poinsettias, Sweet Peas and Lilac met with moderate demand at about the prices quoted in our issue of Dec. 27. The sale of all hardy greens, both loose and made up into wreaths, roping, etc., and also of Christmas trees, was unexpectedly brisk and large. Indoor grown greens were not in heavy demand as compared with the hardy. Among the Retailers nong the retail florists the window displays as usual handsome and attractive, and many of these in ex- cellent taste. Plants, both single specimens and com- binations of these in a very varied line of baskets and other receptacles, received the diief attention up to Wednesday night. The sales were larger than was an- ticipated. Some of the more attractive were Cattleyas, bearing several blooms, with trimming of Asparagus to hide the stiff foliage, and tied with ribbon to match the flower color; Poinsettias, several in number, in unpeeled Willow baskets with trimmings of red Ilex berries. Pussy Willow and Asparagus, and the handles wrapped with broad red ribbon which was tied into a bow on the top side of the handle; receptacles of many forms filled th foliage plants either alone or in combination with Azaleas; Araucarias and Ardisias tied with red ribbon; Cypripedium insigne, several, in round, low baskets with trimming of Adiantum ; Dutch bulb import baskets filled with a combination of ornamental foliage plants; and large high handle baskets in several shapes filled with large specimen Crotons and other ornamental subjects. Erica melanthera was largely used, the smaller plants in combinations, and the larger as single specimens tied with a ribbon. Cut flowers met with a fair demand, and the sales of these -were perhaps fuUy as large, or larger, than was expected. From a Ninth-Story Window There was something like a Violet famine at Mil- waukee at Christmas. It is suggested that the plants are probably suffering in some way. For one thing, the nild weather has caused the leafage to be luxuriant. Rosa laxa has come much into use as a stock in Great Britain in recent years. It is very hardy and prickly, but proves, so I learn, to be superior to the Manetti. It is a Siberian Rose and might be useful in ur northern sections. The Gladiolus is such a great flower that the mem- ership of the A. G. S. ought to be much greater than ; is. Has the late John Thorpe's prediction come true yet 1 regard to a race of large flowered dwarf growing Carnations? We are on the way but have not quite reached harbor yet. In The Florists' Exchakge, Ian. 2, 1904, p. 13, he wrote: "I venture a prediction :hat within ten years from this date a race of Carna- tions shall be raised for pot culture and will be as ihowy and effective as the Indian Azaleas are today, rhey shall have a dwarf, sturdy habit, broad, thick, long, leathery leaves, stems no more than 12in. to 18 in. high, with trusses of flowers 5in. to 6in. across and each flower from lin. to 2in. in diameter. And these plants "Town in shallow pans will be sold at $5 each, and iiindreds of them. These will make the Carnation the n"st popular of all plants for decorative Durnoses. lU'ho will lead?" Stbeet fakirs prove to be as thorns in the sides of orists. In one or two cities we hear that they are elcomed as tending to educate people to the use of lowers. They certainly save the situation sometimes by buying flowers that would otherwise go to the dust- bin, and the grower and wholesale commission agent each get a trifling return instead of nothing. Also many a home and person are adorned with blooms that would not be if only the more expensive blooms were obtain- able. Yet the fakir is undoubtedly a cheapening factor in the florists' business and does not add to its standing. Artificial flowers are employed to a considerable extent even in first-class stores. They assist in certain kinds of decorations very well, and this is particularly true of the artificial Poinsettias which are employed upon the walls for enlivenment. But for their own sake, and especially for the growers', it would be well to use the least possible of the artificial material In France, Austria, Germany and elsewliere in Europe arti- ficial flowers well nigh usurp the place of the real ar- ticle in heaps of shops, and we certainly do not wish this to develop in America. [The foregoing was written liefore M. C. Ebel's letter appeared in the New York Times. I do not think our florists will ever utilize artifi- cial stock to any great extent. It would be suicidal. Mr. Ebel says that such flowers are like cheap imitation jewelry and will never be countenanced by people of good taste.] What quantities of flowers are sold, and in what re- markable variety! Think of this for Midwinter: Azaleas, Camellias, Stevia, Roman Hyacinths, Daffodils, Jonquils, Paperwhite and Soldi d'Or Narcissi, Sweet Peas, Pansies, Forgetmenot, Carnations, Roses, Violets, Mignonette, Poinsettias, Lily of the Valley, Erica hye- nialis and E. melanthera, Cyclamens, Primula obconica and P. Sinensis, Cattleya of two or three species, also Oncidium varicosum Rogersii, Cypripediums, Scotch Marigolds, and latterly Godetias and Schizanthus, as well as Gardenias, Wallflowers, Stocks, Dendrobiuras, Bouvardias, and Antirrhinums. This may not exhaust the list, for I am only writing from memory, but surely there is enough for aU. Oke of our advertisers, who had the advertising possi- bilities of our twenty-fifth anniversary number pointed out to him, wrote in this strain— "We don't dare to plunge in very heavy advertising in The Exchange just now. It keeps us too busy answering inquiries for stock. We shall reserve our heaviest guns for later in the season, when we can supply the stock in quantity." Which is a direct compliment to the selling power of our pages. That recalls the fact that the managers of some papers talk or write loudly of the circulation of the latter, but what constitutes circulation? If I might take our anniversary number, just quoted, as an example, I should say that its circulation was at least 60,000, esti- mating on five readers for every copy. Possibly it was more. I know of several copies that were seen and scanned by eight or nine people each. All, of course, were not purchasers or even potential purchasers, but two-thirds of them might be classed as such. Thus our weekly edition of nearly 10,000 copies means a circulation that is at least three times greater. The point I wish to emphasize is the difference between circulation and the number of actual copies sold. Ak item of legal interest comes to us from the other side of "the pond." It concerns a judgment given in a case where a nurserv firm sued another concern that had supplied 30,000 Lily of the VaUey pips as "first quality," but which proved to yield very poor flowers. The judge gave a verdict for the defendants (who sup- plied the pips), sayine that the pips were "first qualitv" for the year 1911. The Summer of 1911 in Germany was very dry, consequently the pips were smaller, yet they were the best of the season's crop. Moreover, the complainant firm had accepted them as first qualitv and only lodged their action after the pips had flowered. We have a areat many climbing Roses, but nothing like the new Climbing Richmond and the Climbing Paul I>ede; who also can afford to neglect an improved Prince de Bulgarie and an improved Marquis de Sinety, both in last season's novelties? asks an exchange. The florists' mart and exchange is The Florists' Exchange — no tickets needed, no railroad journey, no time off, always at hand, saves endless mailing, encircles the whole trade, is complete and cosmopolitan. A GOOD many Scotch Roses are imported by our nur- sery firms probably under the belief that the northern British stock is hardier than the southern or English. But it should not be forgotten, that Scotch Roses com- mence to grow later and are consequently smaller than English, also that as proved by facts, Scotch Roses are in full growth and win most of the prizes at the Autumn Rose Show when those grown in the south are past and have finished and rijjened their growth. Hebe are three lines so good that they deserve a place in this column of wit and wisdom : Full many a man arises from his couch and carries to his daily work a grouch; why not subdue it in a certain grapple by the inward application of an Apple? A GOOD suggestion comes from an outside source that every association should subscribe to the trade journals in its field and it should have a committee, the mem- bers of which should be instructed to go through every paper and bring to the attention of the members at every meeting the most valuable articles therein. Many a useful discussion might arise as a result, and many a hint that is otherwise lost might be saved. This is the industrial age. The original primitive industries sufficed to keep people employed, until within 120 years ago. But later than that might be named as the beginning of the new era, for the introduction of steam as an industrial agent revolutionized the whole outlook upon commerce. Early in the nineteenth cen- tury railroads began to seam the continents, and steam boats plowed the seas. By steam we have milled, mined and have woven cloth. Then came the electric telegraph, the telephone, the electric light, electric heater, electrical power system for railways and troUey cars, etc., and latterly, wireless telegraphy. Then we have the part that is played by petroleum in drivmg the motor car and aeroplane, the farmer's plow and the submarine, the dye-kettle and the portable stove. Following on came typewriting machines, typesetting machines, the modern camera, the sensitive film, the halftone engrav- ing, color negatives, phonographs, and lastly motion photographs. Our age is therefore very different from aU former ages in the world's history. The constantly increasmg use of oil as fuel by the railroads, manufacturing companies, steamship lines and navies of the world leads one to inquire whether it could not be applied by some of the owners of our largest plant growing concerns. The point about oil fuel, however, is that much of it can be stored in little space, and it furnishes the maximum of power for the working of engines, in the quickest time. ^ I (Bhitmxi^ \ ^ George D. Cooley George D. Cooley died recently at his home in Aga- wam, Mittineague, Mass., at the age of 73 years. He was born in Agawam and educated in the public school. Later he devoted his time to farming, making a specialty of market crops and fruit. For more than 20 years he also grew flowers, flnaUy devoting all his glass to the florists' business. In this he was ably as- sisted by his wife who looked after the cut flower busi- ness especially. Mr. Cooley was never interested in poU- tics, yet he served the town three years as tax collector. Besides his widow, he leaves four children. G. Martin John Sutton We much regret to have to announce the sudden death of Martin J. Sutton, J. P., F. L. S., senior partner of the firm of Sutton & Sons, seedsmen, Reading, England, which occurred in London in the week before Christmas. Mr. Sutton was 64 years of age. His part in the great seed business at Reading was the manage- ment of the agricultural seed department, which is possibly the largest part of the business, although no firm in England has a larger trade in garden seeds, both of flowers and vegetables. The deceased was a valued member of the Council of the Royal Agricultural So- ciety but resigned his position on that body several years ago as a protest against its policy of purchasing a huge exhibition ground near London for its annual shows. Mr. Sutton predicted that this would be disastrous, as the best interests of the society, he argued, were served by its movable exhibitions; and he was right. After spending many thousands of pounds sterling, and hav- ing proved that Londoners were not interested in cattle shows and agricultural produce and machinery, the R. A. S. abandoned Park Royal with its exchequer nearly depleted, and returned to its former policy of holding the annual exhibition in a new section of the country each year. Mr. Sutton was a good agriculturist and was the author of a standard work on "Permanent and Temporary Pastures." Only this year, too, he produced a book on golf and golfing greens that is never likely to be sur- passed in point of completeness. He had been Mayor of Reading, was a Justice of the Peace, a Fellow of the Linnaean Society, and was at one time a possible candidate for Parliament for the Reading division. Mr. Sutton was not prominent in horticultural circles, for in this direction his brothers, Arthur W. and Leonard, the first at the head of the vegetable seed department, and the second at the head of the flower seed section, ably sustain the interests of the firm and promote the art and industry of gardening. The deceased gentleman was of prepossessing appear- ance, tall and finely proportioned. He was twice mar- ried and his son, Martin Fouquet Sutton, is a partner in the firm. The loss of Martin J. Sutton will long be felt. Reference to his death is also made in our Euro- pean Notes, page 4. 24 The Florists' Exchange tl O. H. for 1914 Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists To the Officers and Fellow Members Greetings! and the Best Compliments of the Season May I ask for a moment of your kind attention in the midst of your busy life? I believe that the thirtieth year of the existence of our national association can easily be made the most conspicuous, progressi\e, and fruitful one in the his- tory of our society, if we only, all of us, do our modest share toward that end. I wish to thank you for the confidence you have shown me in entrusting a part of that work and responsibility into my hands, and I wish to ask you now for the support and help which is due to our organization. In selecting and appointing the men to the different offices of responsibility, which it has been my duty, right and privilege to bestow, I have tried honestly, and be- lieve have succeeded, to find the right men for those positions of trust and honor. While I am glad to have had the opportunity to so honor them, my main object was to secure their efficient and loyal help for the pro- gressive and important work which our national asso- ciation has set out to accomplish. The honor of those offices demands, and is sustained only by the faithful and efficient performance of, duty. He who would accept such distinction without earnest intention and endeavor to perform his duty cannot disguise under this mantle of trust and honor, his lack of appreciation and worthi- ness for a common cause. But there are none such among the officers of the S. A. F. and O. H. The aims and interests of our organization are many, and yet they affect us all alike and are therefore worthy of the careful consideration and attention of every fol- lower of our trade in all its many branches. Do not let us ask the question, "What good will it do me?", but rather let us consider, "What good can I do?" We can- not do good to others and a common cause without benefiting ourselves thereby. Common Interests Our association meets once a year in annual conven- tion for three or four days, and transacts its business along a well prepared program, pertaining to the most pressing needs of our common interests. The executive committee, consisting of the officers and the board of directors, is entrusted with the conduct Pf the business affairs of the society. The best support that can be given those officers by the members of the association is by keeping in close touch with them through corre- spondence or through the medium of our trade papers, v.hich are so closely interwoven with our interests, and whose colunms are always so generously opened for the expressions of opinions of all, be it pro or con, on any deserving subject. The officers will be enabled to' work in your interests if you will confide in them and make them acquainted with your needs, desires and objects. It is also one of your duties to give your close atten- tion and thought to all matters that the executive com- mittee submit for your consideration and action. Be a live member and show your interest and work through true co-operation and not by kicking, or often unjusti- fied criticism. Moral and Active Support Necessary The prompt payment of dues and the loyal attend- ance of conventions alone does not cover anywhere near all we owe the association. We owe it our moral and active support. Our association is on a sound financial basis and is strong enough to accomplish almost any- thing worthy it may undertake. Yet less than 10 per cent, of the 30,000 florists of our great country are en- rolled on our membership list. There is no good reason why every gardener and florist should not be a member of "the S! A. F. and O. H., and not only every State vice-president, but every individual member should set out to bring in his share of the strays within the com- mon fold, and if the affiliation program, as planned by our sturdy Farenwald and in part already inaugurated by the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, is re- ceiving the deserved support, the year 1914 should mark a great increase in our numerical strength and united influence. That in union there is strength is a motto of long and true standing, and that the national society has been of inestimable value in the development of the florists' trade and the protection of its interests, no one well informed on trade matters will attempt to deny. Work to be Done A large amount of important work is continually be- fore the society, and the present year is no exception. While all the many projects and interests are in good hands through the different committees, officers and rep- resentatives, let me ask once more of each loyal mem- ber of our great association his active moral support in all of our undertakings. Let us all put our shoulder to the wheel. Let us give some of our time, our thought, our efforts and our strength to the upbuildii strengthening of our national enter and capture with me hold, our next convention she has never been captured since the days of "Bunker Hill." so tha Theodore Wirth President S. A. F. and O. H. for 1914 A history of the career of the new president of the S. A. F. and O. H. was given at the time of Mr. Wirth's election to that office in August last. (See page 412, Aug. 23, 1912.) Few men have come to the presidential chair of this society beeter equipped for the work before them, and his friends and well wishers have every reason to ex- pect that his will prove a successful and a thorough business administration. Patrick Welch Vice-President S. A. F. and O. H. There is no better known or better liked man in the florists' business this day than Patrick Welch, the in- coming vice-president of the S. A. F. and O. H. Born in Ireland in 1858 Mr. Welch came to Massachusetts with his parents in the Fall of 1871, the family taking up its residence in Dorchester, Ward 20, Boston. He first engaged in horticultural work at the then famous conservatories of Wm. Wales on Columbia St., Dorchester (now Columbia rd), remaining there up to 1873 when he was engaged by Messrs. Holbrook & Tompkins, who had leased the greenhouses from Mr. Wales. Previous to this time all the flowers raised were sold on the place, but later the new firm opened a store on the corner of Washington and Winter sts. where the product was disposed of. This store is re- corded as one of the first opened in Boston for the purpose of selling cut flowers ; it was a part of Mr. M^elch's work to take the cut of flowers to the city each day. In 1873, Wm. F. Wheeler invented what he called a liquid distributer, in the form of a hollow globe, about 5in. in diameter, with a coupling in which a prepara- tion of soap, destructive to insects, was inserted when used for spraying plants. This machine Mr. Welch went out on the road to sell. Among the first customers on his list was Edmund M. Wood, proprietor of the Waban Conservatories at Natick, Mass, who purchased four machines at $25 each; after the sale was consummated Mr. Wood told the salesman that if ever he happened to be out of a job to call in and see him, for "any man who could sell ifour of these machines to me is the kind of man I want in my employment." So in 1876 Mr. Welch entered the employment of the Waban Conservatories as salesman for its products Boston. Shortly after he was sent to Philadelphia, represent his employers who, at that time, were large growers of Bon Silene and Safrano and Marechal Niel Roses as well as Smilax, for all of which there was quite a good demand in that city during the Centennial Ex- ■it that horticultural strong- city, "dear old Boston," as J. J. Hess of Omaha, Neb. Appointed Director S. A. F. and O. H. for three ; The Florists' Exchange 25 1886 he went fartlier West, stopping at Omaha, where, after working for two years for diiferent firms, he went in with George H. Swoboda as a partner in the growers' business. The firm of Hess & Swoboda is now well known in Nebraska and the West in general. Mr. Swoboda is in charge of the greenhouse plant, consist- ing of about 100,000 feet of glass and twelve acres of land in a choice part of the city. Mr. Hess attends to the flower store part of the partnership and, as general manager, has proven his qualifications as a sound and successful business man, in building up the fine business of which he is the head. Mr. Hess has been president of the Omaha Florists' Club at different times, is an active member of the Commercial Club, and has played a prominent part in many progressive undertakings in his home city. He is very popular, a good worker and an earnest hustler in whatever he undertakes. His standing in the trade well enables him to stimulate, create and advance the interests of the S. A. F. and the trade in general in that large section of the country. Julius Alfred Peterson Director of the S. A. F. and O. H. Julius Alfred Peterson was born near Saxkjobing, Denmark, on July 19, 1855; attended the public schools for seven years, was apprenticed Nov. 1, 1869, in the garden of Count Hoick Hardenberg Reventlou, one of the finest private estates in Denmark, under the leader- ship of one of the most eminent of gardeners. Christian In tlie Fall of 1877 Mr. Welch's service with the Waban Conservatories ceased. He then, on the 10th of October, started on his own account the business of sell- flowers on commission. His first grower was G. A. mett of Everett, Mass.; a few weeks later Geo. S. ennings of West Brookfleld, Mass., engaged to ship Carnation crop; next came in Chas. Burley of Exeter, N. H., a successful grower of Bon Silene Roses; Carl Jurgens of Newport followed; the latter's son is at present shipping to the firm. From that year may be dated the start of the pioneer work of the wholesale florist in the East. There was but one other house engaged in this line and it was that of James Hart of New York. As for the first three years Mr. Welch did not have a place of business, he carried his stock aroimd to the florists to dispose of it, his ledger in his coat pocket. In 1879 a store was leased in the basement, corner of Tremont and West sts. That same year he joined with his brother Edward and formed the firm of Welch Bros, which, later on, was joined by another brother, David. From the above location the firm removed to 165 Tre- mont St. where larger quarters were secured, and which only served the requirements and the increase in the business, which came with remarkable rapidity, until ten years later they moved to Beacon st., from thence to 15 Province st. where they remained until 1906, and thence to 226 Devonshire St., their present location. When the firm made this last move it was looked upon by the trade as outside the zone of the flower business and considered unwise, but today all three wholesalers are located in this square (Wmthrop), also the Boston Flower Exchange, Inc., which, with the houses named, controls eighty per cent, of the product coming to Boston. The concern is now known as Welch Bros.' Co., having been incorporated in 1919. Mr. Welch married in 1891 Miss McGinnis of South Boston. There is a family of six children, the oldest boy being engaged as shipper at the store. The family resides in Dorchester for ten months of the year, and in July and August they occupy a Summer home at Old Orchard, Me. Mr. Welch is president of the Welch Bros. Co., treasurer of the Montreal Floral Exchange, Ltd., secretary and treasurer of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., is a charter member of the S. A. F. and O. H., and has attended all the conventions of that society with the exception of four; he is also a member and ex-president of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston, a member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for over twenty-five years, and has besides membership in '.he American Carnation, the American Rose and American Sweet Pea Societies, and the Horti- cultural Club of Boston. J. J. Hess and Cyclamens. Within more recent years has devoted considerable time to the hybridizing of Winter flowering Begonias, of which some are well known; others wlfi be heard from later. One of his best known introduc- tions is Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. Possessed of a thorough knowledge of his profes- sion, sound judgment, and good business acumen, through untiring industry and a never failing optimism in the face of losses and discouragements, upright and honorable in all his dealings with men and matters, Mr. Peterson has built up a fine business in which two of his sons are associated with him. He has a pleas- ant home in Westwood known as "The House in the Woods," which has always been a sort of "halfway" house to many of the trade; has an interesting family of five sons and two daughters, and has been a natural- ized citizen of the United States for about thirty years. A. Farenwald Adolph Farenwald was born in Stettin, Prussia, fifty- one years ago; starting in the gardening profession when in his fifteenth year. After serving an apprenticeship for three years he visited England, workmg there two years in the Rose department of a nursery. Mr. Farenwald says he can never forget the sight of the Roses in bloom in that country in June and that it was in England that his career as a Rose grower got the start. Returning back to Germany for a year to satisfy the government that his legs were too short for a soldier's, he came to this country in March, 1885, soon thereafter starting with W. F. Dreer in Riverton, Roses in pots being his special charge. In 1887 he went into private gardening for one year but was soon back as a commercial grower again, finding employment with Joseph Heacock of Wyncote, in Oct. 1888, and where for nine years he was manager of the Rose growing de- partment. In April, 1898, Mr. Farenwald started in business on liis own account in Roslyn, Pa., then called Hillside, as a Rose grower. In the meantime he had married and now has four sons, one of them being now his right liand in the business, and giving him some leisure time to s])end on things of general interest to the profession which, Mr. Farenwald holds, is returning proper com- ]iensation for values received from former generations. Director of the S. A. F. and O. H. J. J. Hess is a native of Switzerland, where he was born in 1863. Coming to America in 1884 he entered the service of the C. Rieman Co. at Indianapolis. In years in Copenhagen, and in 1875 went abroad to ex- tend his education in the art of horticulture. He worked for F. L. Stuben in Uhlenhorst, Hamburg; in Dresden for Karl Knofel, a specialist in Azaleas and Camellias; later on for Gebruder Seismeyer in Frank- fort-on-the-Main, landscape architect. From Germany he went to England and was employed by the firm of Hugh Low & Co., Upper Clapton, for about one year; later on by John Wills of South Kensington, to learn the art of decorating; was also employed by James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea. In January, 1878, he went to France and found emplojTnent with the eminent rosar- ian, Margottin pfere; afterward was employed in the garden of Baron de Rothschild at Ferrieres-en-Brie, near Paris. Returned to London and engaged with George Beckwith, in Tottenham, at that time one of the largest growers of plants for the Covent Garden Mar- ket. Came to the United States in the Fall of 1879 to take a position as foreman and propagator to the late Robert Buist of Philadelphia, Pa. — this on the recom- mendation of Stuart Low; was also employed for a short time by George Such of South Amboy, N. J. After a few ups and downs, went to Cincinnati and started in business for himself; was the first florist to grow large Chrysanthemums and Perles des Jardin Roses in that part of the country. Conducted a retail business successfully for about fifteen years; since that time has been growing specialties such as Pandanus Veitchii, Adiantum Farleyense, Hydrangeas, Begonias S. A. F. and O. H. The following appointments have been made by President Theodore Wirth Eflective January 1, 1814 . Peterson, McHenry National Flower Show Committee — Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Montg. Co., Pa. ° "ffof. John F. Cowell, Buffalo Botanic Garden, Buffalo, N. Y. Pathologist — Prof. E. M. Freeman, Plant Pathologist, University Farm, ! Paul, Minn. Entomologist — Prof. W. E. Britton, State Entomologist, New Haven, Conn, Tarlfl & Legislative Committee— W. F. Gude, 1214 F St., N. W., Washington, D. C., Chairmi Jas. McHutchison, 17 Murray St., New York City; W. F. Kastii 383-87 Ellicot St., Buffalo, N. Y.; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS California — North: John McLaren, Supt. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. South: Edwin Lonsdale, Floradale Farm, Lompoc. Colorado— John Edward Johnson, Pike's Peak Floral Co., Colorado Connerticut— J. F. Huss, 1103 Asylum ave.. Hartford. District of Columbia— Elmer C. Mayberry, 1339 14th St., N. W., Washington. Florida— C. D. Mills, JacksonvUle. Georgia — A. C. Oelschig, Savannah. Idaho— J. W. C. Deake. Twin Falls. ^ , , ^ . Illinois— North: W. I. Keimel, Elmhurst. South: J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. Indiana — North: I. S. Stuart, 2023 Meridan St., Anderson. South: Jos. H. HiU. Richmond. Iowa — Roy Wilcox, Council Bluffs. Kansas— Chas. P. Mudler, 145 N. Main st., Wichita. Kentucky— George E. Schultz, 560 4th ave. Harry Papworth, New Orleans. E. Thatcher, Mt. " Louisville. Nurseries, Bar Harbor. Maine — A. ^ Massachusetts— East: William R. Nicholson, Framingha Alfred I. Loveless, Lenox. _ , ^ Michigan— East: M. Bloy, SSO Van Dyke ave., Detrc Henry Smith, 139 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Minnesota— C. F. Rice, 218 Fifth St., North, Minneapolis. Mississippi — S. W. Crowell, Roseacres, Coafcoma County. (Contimied on page 29) West: West; 26 The Florists' Exchange A REVIEW OF THE YEAR 1913 unsettled and ETROSPECT of the year which has just closed and passed into history leaves the thought that the industries repre- sented by The Floeists' Exchange have deep cause for gratitude, in that business has been, on the whole, satis- factory and remunerative. Industrial conditions during the year were both insatisfactory. In fact, the year was described in the financial and mercantile world as one of "quiet panic," which is a gentle term denoting poor business. The uncertainty of large interests awaiting the decision of the tariff question, the experiment with parcel post, the delay attending the passage of cur- rency legislation which might have an effect on busi- ness— all of these factors were felt throughout all fields of enterprise, large and small. In the face of all this, therefore, to say that the business of the flo- rists was more than good is warranted. The scarcity of money was less felt by the florist, seed and nursery trades than it was by most other businesses. On the whole, prosperity marked the year. The beginning of the year saw the institution of a parcel post in this country, after years of effort on the part of many thinters. That it was an immediate suc- cess has been long since accepted as the fact, and the subsequent improvements to the service, in the way of insurance, special delivery and C. O. D. features, as well as the recent raising of the weight limit, have further increased its value. In many sections of the country the Winter of lai2- 1913 was an open one, the result of this being the early growth of considerable stock, which was subsequently ruined by frosts. Peony growers again sufl'ered a poor season through this cause, and it was estimated that the damage to this crop was SO per cent. In the week preceding Easter, devastating floods throughout Ohio and Indiana, as well as other sections, caused severe losses to the trade, in some cases com- plete losses of property and even life. At the meetmg of the executive committee of the S. A. F. and O. H., held during the progress of the Third National Flower Show in New York, AprU 5 to 12, that body made suitable preparations for the relief of the needy mem- bers of the trade in the afilicted section, and donations of money and stock were made for the purpose. During the course of months practically all of those who had been stricken had rebuilt their greenhouses and refur- nished their stores. The Sprmg of the year was notable for the many shows held throughout the country, beside the great International in New York. These, together with the increased amount of advertising done in the large cities, have had much influence in spreading the gospel of flowers and plants. It it notable, too, that in several cities, such as Washmgton, D. C, Detroit, Mich., and others, groups of florists have formed in a joint effort at publicity, and reports have testified to the efi'ective- ness of this idea. Several new trade organizations have been formed, including the Kansas City (Mo.) Florists' Club, the Houston (Tex.) Florists' Club, and the Knoxville (Tenn.) Florists' Society. The final passage of a tariff bill was effected during the year, and while little was done in the way of secur- ing lower duties on any florists' merchandise, consider- able improvement was made in the text of those sections affecting the trade, due in great part to the efforts of the S. A. F. legislative committee, Messrs. W. F. Gude and James McHutchison. Business during the Summer months was extremely dull, perhaps more than usually so, but later reports indicated that despite a tardy Winter trade was more promising, and by the Christmas holidays conditions had resumed their customary high mark. All of the national societies made appreciable progress during the year, although a matter of regret was the inability of the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs to secure a State appropriation for green- houses for experimental work. Efforts have not ceased, however, and ultimate success is hoped for. It is fitting that mention should be made here of an event which was as full of interest to the trade as it was to those immediately concerned. The twenty-fifth an- niversary of the founding of The Florists' Exchange was celebrated on December 13, 1913, with the publica- tion of the largest issue of a florists' paper yet dis- tributed to the trade. The history of this paper is almost the history of floriculture in this country, and the great strides made in the profession in the past quarter century have been adequately chronicled in that number. Another feature that deserves to be mentioned is the actively increasing international trade and sympathetic interest between Europe and America, a development that the Exchange has done and will do all in its power to encourage. S. A. F. and O. H. The year 1913 was not only a most active one for the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticul- turists, but a most successful one as well. At the Feb- ruary meeting of the board of directors, held at the Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis, Minn., arrangements were made for holding the convention of the Society in that city in August, and at the meeting held during the Na- tional Flower Show in New York in April, approval was given the action of Theodore Wirth in leasing the Na- tional Guard Armory for the exhibition of the Society, and in making arrangements for an outdoor garden exhibit. At this meeting steps were also taken to pro- vide assistance of a substantial nature for the relief of the sufferers from floods in the West. Of course the greatest feature of the year was the National Flower Show, held at the Grand Central Palace from April 5 to 12, or rather 13th, as the exhibition was maintained for an extra day, owing to its great success. In con- junction with the S. A. F., twenty-seven other societies participated in the show. The prize list was arranged so as to cover all the various lines of horticulture, and the awards totaled in value $8865 in cash. The show was the finest of its character ever presented, and despite some unfavorable weather the attendance was exceptionally heavy, 35,000 paid admissions being recorded for the week. As to the finances of the exploit, not only was the total guarantee fund returned to the guarantors, but a dividend of ten per cent, was paid them, after which there was left for the benefit of the S. A. F. over $1800. One of the results of the success which attended this national show was the decision of the New York Flo- rists' Club and the Horticultural Society of New York to hold a local show in March, 1914, on the same compre- hensive scale as the national exhibition. Among the entertainments provided for the visitors by the New York Florists' Club was a banquet at the Hotel Astor on April 10, which was attended by nearly 550 ladies and gentlemen, and was followed by a dance in one of the ballrooms. The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Society was held in the National Guard Armory, Minneapolis, Minn., from August 19 to 23 inclusive. The attendance was quite heavy, although the fact that the convention was held well out West militated against a record registra- tion of visitors. What the convention may have lacked in numbers, however, it made up in enthusiasm, for cer- tain it is that the Minneapolis meeting will go down in history as one of the most agreeable events of its kind in the annals of the S. A. F. The trade exhibition held in the armory was a representative one, and exhibitors reported a fair average of business transacted. Presi- dent J. K. M. L. Farquhar's address, while not very long, contained several suggestions of value which were adopted, and the committee thereon recommended that State vice-presidents of the Society be authorized to organize local florists' organizations into State bodies, for purposes of annual meeting and co-operation. It was suggested that the sum of $25 be allowed each State vice-president for organization purposes. It was also recommended that the outdoor exhibition garden be made a feature of all future conventions, and that the Wash- ington correspondent of the Society, in view of the im- portant matters which come to his attention, be author- ized to take part in the meetings of the board of direc- tors. All the recommendations of the committee were adopted by the convention. The reports of the secretary and treasurer showed the affairs of the Society to be in prosperous condition, 125 annual and 25 life members having been added to the roll during the year. The committee on the Wm. R. Smith memorial re- ported progress. Wm. F. Gude, chairman of the com- mittee on a national experiment Rose garden, reported that he believed that before the Society met again such an undertaking would be under way and a garden estab- lished at Arlington Farms, Va. "The tariff and legisla- tive committee reported the results of its efforts earlier in the year, with the changes secured in the new tariff. These have been mentioned elsewhere in this article. The publicity committee, while it had been unable to hold any meetings, recommended the establishment of a Pub- licity Bureau. The various State vice-presidents' re- ports and those of the oflicial botanist, entomologist, etc., showed the progress made during the year. The invitations for the Society to meet in Boston in 1914 were so cordial and pressing that it was voted to hold the next convention in that city. The election of offi- cers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: Presi- dent, Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; vice-presi- dent, Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass.; secretary, John Young, New York, N. Y.; treasurer, W. F. Kasting, Buf- falo, N. Y. The outdoor garden surrounding the Ar- mory where the exhibition was made elicited much praise frorn visitors. In this garden space was sold for plant- ing to trade exhibitors, and it was admitted that the advertising and publicity gleaned therefrom was such as to make the feature a desirable one for future meet- ings. It added much as well to the interest of the con- vention. As to the entertainment offered the visitors by the local bodies, it was of an exceptionally high order. There is no doubt that all present left with cordial feel- ings toward and pleasant remembrances of the Minne- apolis and St. Paul florists. American Seed Trade Association The executive committee of the American Seed Trade Association held a meeting at Detroit on Jan. 21, at which a tentative program for the annual convention was arranged, and Cleveland chosen as the location. The an- nual meeting was therefore held at the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, O., from June 24 to 26, with an attendance of over 125 members. In his address President Charles N. Page congratulated the trade on the prosperous sea- son's business enjoyed, and mentioned the various legis- lative actions taken in the National and State bodies. Serious objection was made to that provision of the Par- cel Post bill which increased the cost of mailing catalogs. The reports of the other officers showed the Association to be in sound financial condition. A number of papers were read on interesting topics, including one prepared by James J. Hill on "Intensified Farming." A discus- sion on "Seeds Grown Under Irrigation" was led by J. C. Robinson of Waterloo, Neb. The social features included a banquet, and a visit by invitation to Forest Hills, the Cleveland home of John D. Rockefeller. New officers were elected as follows: President, Charles C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn.; first vice-president, J. M. I^upton, Mattituck, N. Y. ; second vice-president, W. F. Therkildson, PainesviUe, O.; secretary, C. E. Kendel, and assistant secretary, S. F. Willard, Jr., both of Cleve- land, O. American Association of Nurserymen For the first time in its thirty-eight years of existence the annual convention of the American Association of Nurserymen was held on the Pacific Coast. In conjunc- tion with the Pacific Coast Nurserymen's Association, a joint meeting was held at the Multnomah Hotel, Port- land, Ore., from June 17 to 21. The first day's session was devoted to the Coast Association, and that on the fourth day to the national organization, joint sessions being held on the other two days. In his address Presi- dent Thos. B. Meehan referred to the Federal Inspec- tion Bill, and a resolution was adopted favoring uniform horticultural laws for all States. Mr. Meehan also sug- gested that action be taken against the seemingly grow- ing practice of States to sell at cost prices young nur- sery stock for reforestation purposes. James McHutchi- son of New York, chairman of the committee on member- ship, reported a net gain of 100 members during the year, making a total of nearly 500. Mr. McHutchison read a paper on "The Workings and Results of the New Fed- eral Horticultural Law as It Relates to the Growers, the Importers and the Nurserymen," which formed an excellent exposition of the subject. For the 1914 con- vention city Cleveland, O., was selected. The follomng officers were elected: President, J. B. Pilkington, Port- land, Ore.; vice-president, Henry B. Chase, Chase. Ala.; secretary, John Hall, Rochester, N. Y.; treasurer, Peter Youngers, Geneva, Neb.; executive committee, tnree year term, Thos. B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa.; two year term, J. H. Dayton, PainesviUe, O.; one year term, P. A. Dix, Roy, Utah. At the Multomah Hotel fine stagings of fruits, flowers and nursery supplies were made by locEil florists. American Rose Society The fourteenth annual meeting of the American Rose Society was held in the Grand Central Palace, New York, N. Y., on April 8, during the week of the Third National Flower Show. The exhibition was made in connection with the show, and while the stagings were of necessity distributed over many days, altogether the Rose division of the show was more than creditable, and drew much praise from visitors. New Roses shown included Milady, Mrs. Charles Russell and Mrs. George Shawyer. In his annual address President Adolph Farenwald of Hillside, Pa., made a plea for larger membership, at the same time expressing himself as not in favor of the admission of amateurs to the Society as active members. The reports of the secretary and treasurer showed the finan- ces of the Society to be on a firm basis. It was decided to assure the Government authorities that if a Rose test garden were established in Washington by the Gov- ernment, the American Rose Society would lend its in- fluence in the support of the experiment. It was also moved that a committee be appointed to consider pro- posed work in conjunction with the S. A. F. or any other organization working along the same lines. Men- tion was made of the "Rose Journal," published during the year, but which had not produced many new members, ary 3, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 27 The meeting place for 1914 was left in the hands of the newly elected oiBcers, who were as follows: President, Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; vice-president, Robt. Pyle, West Grove, Pa. ; treasurer, H. O. May, Sum- mit, N. J.; secretary, Benjamin Hammond, Fishldll-on- Hudson (now Beacon), N. Y. ; executive committee, J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, and S. S. Pennocls, Philadelphia, Pa., succeeding J. A. Valentine and Wallace R. Pierson. On June 21, a number of members of tiiis Society jour- neyed to Hartford Conn., to visit the Rose test gardens there, where the three judges appointed for the tasli, John A. Huss, Eber Holmes and Wallace R. Pierson, reported on the varieties under test. At the Midsummer meeting, held Aug. 20 during the progress of the conven- tion of the S. A. F. and O. H. in Minneapolis, President W. R. Pierson brought up the question of labels and uni- form vases for exhibitions, and a committee was ap- pointed with power to act. It was also moved that in future no special prizes be accepted and advertised until they are in the possession of the Society. A permanent committee on Rose test gardens was appointed, and the subject of chartering amateur Rose societies as branches of the A. R. S. was left in the hands of the executive committee, with power to act. It was voted to hold the annual meeting and exhibition of the Society in conjunction with the N'ew Yorli Flower Show in March, 1914. American Carnation Society The annual meeting and exhibition of this Society was held in connection with the National Flower Show in New York, April 5 to 12. The annual meeting took place on April 9, and in his address President PhiUp Breit- meyer, while commenting on the splendid spirit shown by the members of the Society, drew attention to a con- dition in the trade significant either of the overproduction of Carnations or a greatly increased demand for that flower. He made a plea that more attention be paid the matter of fragrance in the raising of new Carnations. In the direction of membership he recommended that action be taken which would offer greater incentive to prospec- tive members to join. The Fred Dorner Memorial Com- mittee reported that its work had been completed, and dies made for a medal. The first medal, of 10 carat gold, was turned over to the Society, and presented to Mrs. Dorner, with the comphments of the A. C. S. The con- ditions of award of the Dorner medal were drawn up and approved. Recommendations adopted by the Society in- cluded one to the effect that annual exhibitions here- after be confined to the date set by the by-laws — the last Wednesday in January, and another that only mem- bers of the A. C. S. in good standing be allowed to com- pete in the Society's exhibitions, except for certificates of merit. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, R. T. Brown, Queens, L. I., N. Y.; vice-president, H. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111.; secretary, A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind.; treasurer, F. E. Dorner, Urbana, 111.; director, S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass.; judges, Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn, N. Y., and C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111. At an informal meeting held in Minneapolis on Aug. 21, during the S. A. F. convention, an invitation was received from H. B. Dorner for the Society to meet in Urbana, 111., in 1914, but at the meet- ing of the board of directors, held shortly afterward, Cleveland, O., was selected as the 1914 city, and the dates fixed as January 28 and 29. The mvitation from the New York Florists' Club for the A. C. S. to partici- pate in the New York Spring show was accepted upon the condition that all Carnation classes, excepting those set aside for private gardeners, shall be open to members of the A. C. S. only. Schedules for the January ex- hibition, to be held at the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, were issued in December. During the year the following Carnations were regis- tered with the Society: Vivid, by Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. I., N. Y.; Radiance, by Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind.; Scarlet Wonder, by H. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa.; Wizard, by A. Jablonsky, Olivette, Mo.; Zoe Symonds and Decorah, by Henry J. Symonds, Decorah, la.; AUce Coombs, by A. Roper, Tewksbury, Mass.; Eureka, by L. C. Midgley, Westboro, Mass.; Peerless Pink, by Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111.; Joy, by E. H. Blameuser, Niles Center, 111. Chrysanthemum Society of America The work of the examining committees of the Society for the year showed many new Chrysanthemums passed upon and scored. A brief meeting was held in Minne- apolis in August during the S. A. F. convention. The annual meeting and exhibition was held in conjunction with that of the Horticultural Society of Chicago and the Chicago Florists' Club in the Art Institute, Chicago, lU., Nov. 5, 6 and 7. The exhibition brought out more competition in the various classes than had been hoped for, and proved in every way a splendid event. The annual meeting was held on Wednesday evening, Nov. 5. In his address President Charles H. Totty drew at- tention to a most important point, the question of pro- viding or finding an adequate market for 'Mums, so that gluts might be avoided. Another subject was the desirability of increasing the membership, and Mr. Totty pressed the members to do their utmost in this respect. Secretary C. W. Johnson's report showed the Society to be in good financial condition. The Society adopted a change in the scale of points. For the 1914 meeting upon invitation from the Indiana State Florists' Society, it was decided to go to Indianapolis, Ind. The election of officers followed, and President Totty declining an- other term, the following were elected: President, Wil- liam Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa.; vice-president, Adolph Baur, Indianapolis; treasurer, John N. May, Summit, N. J.; secretary, C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111., the last two being re-elected. On Nov. 6, a luncheon and dance was given the visitors by the Chicago Florists' Club at the Hotel La SaUe. American Sweet Pea Society In April, this Society took part in the National Flower Show in New York, stagmg a meritorious and attrac- tive exhibition of Sweet Peas. While the competition in the various classes was not very keen, what exhibits were made were worthy of the Society, and added much to the show. Owing to the lateness of the season and the climatic conditions, the annual meeting and exhibition of the So- ciety was postponed to July 12 and 13, and took place in Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., on those dates. The prize schedule, published previously, provided ample incentive for display, and the exhibition was a most beau- tiful one. The annual meeting was held on Saturday, July 12, with a good attendance of members present. President William Sim in his address stated that he be- lie\-ed the 1913 exhibition ahead of the mark of the pre- vious year, and that the Society was progressing stead- ily. The secretary's and treasurer's reports showed the finances to be in good shape. Election of officers for 1914 resulted as follows: President, William Sim, Clifton- dale, Mass.; vice-president, Arthur Kirby, New York, N. Y.; treasurer, A. T. Boddington; secretary, Harry A. Bunyard; recording secretary, J. H. Pepper, all of New York, N. Y. WiUiam H. Duckham of Madison, N. J., was elected to the executive committee for a period of three years. For the 1914 meeting, invitations were read from the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club, and it was voted to hold the ex- liibition and meeting for 1914 in New York, probably on June 27 and 28. Several interesting papers were read, after which the meeting adjourned. On Saturday even- ing the visitors and members of the Society were enter- tained at a banquet at the Copley Square Hotel by the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston, at which ad- dresses were made by the elected officers, and sociability prevailed. The exhibition was attended by numerous visitors on both Saturday and Sunday. At a meeting of the board of directors held in New York on Nov. 18, it was announced that the management of the International Flower Show to be held in New York in March, 1914, had donated $250 toward the prize list for the Sweet Pea section of that show. In Decem- ber the advance premium list for the June exhibition was published. American Peony Society The annual meeting and exhibition of this Society was held at Cleveland, O., on June 12, 13 and 14. The exhibition was in conjimction with that of the Ohio Horticultural Society and was staged in Gray's Armory. The Peony season as a whole having been most unsatis- factory, the blooms shown were not up to standard, but despite this handicap the exhibition was a very creditable one, and proved quite successful. President Bertrand H. Farr, in his address, related how he and R. T. Brown of Queens, L. I., N. Y., had, in the Fall of 1912, suc- ceeded, despite many obstacles, in getting the Peony roots lifted out of the trial beds at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., and shipped away for sale, in accordance with the vote of the meeting in 1912, to dispense with the surplus stock. A handsome sum was derived from this source, to be used in part for the publication of a new Peony manual. It was reported also that it was likely that a Government trial ground for Peonies would be established at Arlington Farms, Va. Seventeen new members were elected, making the total membership nearly 100. For the 1914 meeting Chicago was selected. AU of the officers, as follows, were re-elected: Presi- dent, Bertrand H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pa.; vice-presi- dent, E. B. George, PainesvUle, O.; secretary, A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y.; treasurer, J. H. Humphreys, Chestnut HiU, Pa. John M. Good, Springfield, O., was elected a director for three years. American Gladiolus Society While prizes were offered for exhibits by the American Gladiolus Society at the National Flower Show in New York in April, 1913, the impossibihty at present of making any display at that season of the year prevented the staging of Gladioli, except for one group set up by John Lewis Childs of Floral Park, N. Y. These were grown in Bermuda. The annual meeting was held in Minneapolis, Minn., on August 21, and was well attended. President I. S. Hendrickson recommended greater care in the selection and exploitation of new varieties, so that duplication would be less common. The reports of the secretary and the treasurer showed the Society to be in good finan- cial condition. The "Repertoire des Couleurs" as pub- lished by the French Chrysanthemum Society was adopted as the official standard. It was voted to merge the offices of financial secretary and corresponding sec- retary. Owing to the impossibility of forcing stock for exhibition in March, it was decided to decline the invi- tation to partake in the New York Spring flower show in 1914. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Montague Chamberlain, Boston, Mass.; vice- president, Geo. Woodruff, Independence, la.; treasurer, Carl Cropp, Chicago, lU.; secretary, L. Merton Gage, So. Natick, Mass.; executive committee: I. S. Hen- drickson, Floral Park, N. Y.; Mrs. A. H. Austin, Way- land, O.; Alex. Henderson, Chicago, 111. IFlorists' Hail Association of America The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America was held on August 22 in the National Guard Armory, MinneapoMs, Minn., during the S. A. F. con- vention. A meeting of the board of directors was held at the same time. A diange in the rates was made on single and double thick glass, the new rate to be: 15c. per 100 sq. ft. each assessment for single, and 6c. per 100 sq. ft. for double thick glass each assessment. The new rates became effective Nov. 1, 1913. The next as- sessment will be made on March 1, 1914. The report of the secretary showed the finances of the Association to be in satisfactory condition. Election of officers resulted as follows: President E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; vice- president, J. F. Aramann, Edwardsville, 111.; treasurer, Hon. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa.; secretary, John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind., and J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, 111., were re- elected as directors for three years. C. L. Washburn, Chicago, 111., was appointed to fill the unexpired term of J. F. Arnmann as director. Florists' Telegraph Delivery The Florists' Telegraph Delivery section of the S. A. F. and O. H. has displayed greater activity in the past year than ever before, and numerous new members have joined the roll. A meeting was held during the progress of the National Flower Show in New York, in April, at which time Secretary Albert Pochelon made a strong appeal for greater growth. On August 20 a meeting of the association was held in Minneapolis, Minn. The re- port of President Irwin Bertermann contained several suggestions for the advancement of the F. T. D. Sec- retary Pochelon reported on the activities of the asso- ciation during the year, stating that the membership had during the year grown from 57 to 125, and since the convention additional members have been added. All of the officers were re-elected. National Association of Gardeners A meeting of this Association was held in the New Grand Central Palace, New York, during the National Flower Show, at which several matters of importance were acted upon. Another meeting, an informal one, was held in Mmneapolis during the S. A. F. conven- tion, and the annual business meeting tooK piace on Nov. 3 at the American Museum of Natural History, where the Chrysanthemum show of the Horticultural So- ciety of New York was staged. The secretary's report showed an enroUment of 730 members, an increase of 70 per cent, during the year. The following officers were elected: President, W. H. Waite; vice-president, John W. Everett; secretary, M. C. Ebel; treasurer, WilUam Stewart. The annual banquet was held at the Hotel Endicott on Nov. 3, and proved most en- joyable. Canadian Horticultural Association The sixteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association was held in Peterboro, Ont., from August 5 to 7, with a large attendance of mem- bers. The reports of the officers showed the organization to be in a satisfactory condition. The president recom- mended as a most vital subject the necessity for a cost system of some kind for florists' use. It was ad- mittedly one of the most successful conventions held by the Association, and the Peterboro florists were warmly praised for their entertainment. For the 1914 conven- tion city Toronto was chosen and the following officers elected for the ensuing year: President, H. B. Cowanj first vice-president, George Hopton, Montreal; second vice-president, F. W. Adams, Toronto; secretary-treas- urer, Julius Luck, Montreal. Executive committee: H. Edey, Montreal; S. Jordan, Peterboro; R. L. Dunn, St Catharines. The social features of the convention were unusually pleasant, and the convention ended on Aug. 7 with a moonlight excursion over Peterboro's liftlocks. The annual banquet was held at South Beach on the even- ing of Aug. 6. A comprehensive trade exhibit was made, among the exhibitors being the King Construction Co. of Toronto, the Lord & Burnham Co. of New York, and the Parks Construction Co. of Hamilton. Plant Introductions Registration of new plants by the S. A. F. and O. H. during the year were as follows: Geraniums: Alviso, 38 Aiinu Ebcrius, Billie Burke, Dr. Lincoln Richard Bchrcnd, Fire Bull, l''irn Kini;. V ticT, Fresno, Frib.i SclicIV, IhiIiuiIc AIIh Pincliot, Gilroy, Governor .I..:ihsh.i, II. I' J. Stitt Wilson, Jiiolc l.i.n.U.n, .IihI^^i- li Eberius, La Pnloniii, I-hh Alios, Ims^i 'I'd Garden, Mayor linipli, Mr.- I''..l«:ml .s m ilton, Mt. Shiisla, I'.ilo All,,. Ii.nu,.n,i. li. The Florists' Exchange oi-enee Mi-b.- lion, Gifford l.iUi, Hawaii, iclscy, Juliu.s razzini, Mary k, Mt. Ham- hard Diener, Tacoma, Kosca, Sac Tamalpais. Tivoli. Wlul,' & Co., Moui.lain \ .,«, i';.l ■Vera, Cunliiial, i-„ililiii ^ Pink Nora, N.ii-i,, Mornui Zvolanek, Loinpoc, Cal.; risianum Liuira Mitchell K ball, Rochester, N. Y.; John Bauschcr, Frceporl, bcrt A. Sawyer, Forest I'l R. 'Vincent, Jr. & Sons, C . Krinkeii, by Henry Krinke & Son, St. Paul, Mum. by itiehard Diener Peas; Ogata Skyoir, nnjjc Nora, Norma, Goldiana, by Anton Cypripedium Har- ,Ir.s William S. Kim- Can- eoiuber i sliiliilion on I large as usual, owing I was extra good for ijua of Heston, put up a w and it is safe to say M perior to, any niark.i for the grand way in w have been a vn-y .'■laal numerous lail ilu- 1'. Wallers, ,i I'nu- hnn./.v rich ei-ini.M.n, n,.| mill lenmni Society lidd its De- Klth ull., and while not so Ik- unusual weather, the show , , Cr 1^;;, llairison & Cragg, , iiul stand i'( market blooms, Ihis linn is ecivu>l, if not su- nucarn n, Ihis emmtry. Bill I, Ihc linn sh..wr,l, Lliere wouki \'''s' un'iT au'.'nu'.l lo Ellilh i-U; ami (.'ummodoi-e, a very i\lcusa in form: a flue pair In- Conference following the Propagation of Trees and Shrubs By Joseph Meehan ZIo'^n'^^^yr'^^^Z^i^M:^,^-^ recirrdKugrKrelage&Son Haarlem Holland who ^r„>.,^^ "h:-^^ Wilson. Golden Gate, Wint^er's —^ - ,"/, "^ Sif ^o^^af T; ^r'iaf "ed Vokt SfV«. permits. of the sowing of seeds tl.t arrive^from a like a cemetery crowded with tombstones. Jessica, Benivolia, HoraUo, Lafcw, Gonz-abo, Mer- Cannas: Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Golden ' . Colossal, Jane Addams, San Diego by the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.; Rose Hadlcy, by the Mont- gomery Co., Inc., Hadlcy, Mass.; Chrysanthemum Mary Ellen, by Frederick Lagerstram, Belle Haven, Green- wich, Conn.; Chrvsantliemum Lena Baum, by Chas. L. Baum, Knoxville, Tcnn.; Begonia Florence Davenpnrl, by A. M. Davenport, Watertown, Mass.; Geranmm Jo in G. Meyer, also Pelargonium Eastern Star, by I'. U- Dc Witt & Co., Woostcr, O.; Rose Mrs. F. F. Thompson, by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; Rose September Morn, by Dictcrich & Turner, Montebello, Cal. The Death Roll The usual heavy toll of lliosc in tlu' Irade was claimed ■'- ■ iiil of whom were: h .\. Bolgiano, Bal- ad, N. Y.; Alex. I,, .^hilip Eins ■L'hr I! II. .S. rulip Uial will not be as extensive as WIS lan,.',! nwiiiu; Ui llic fact that many varieties were ,,|'i„l,,i l,\' Ilu- -rowers before the R. H. S. made its 'uaisani l understand that the trial will be extended over thiee years. Personally I have gone the limit on the late flowering type, and have increased my selec- tion to just 100 varieties. More than half of tliese ITH propagator of nursery stock, whether it be ill the colder States or in those where the ground is still unfrozen. The increasing of stock from seeds demands attention in both cases. Where it is still possible to sow seeds out- doors it may still be done with good prospect of success, for experience has shown that in the case of Maples and many other deciduous trees and shrubs it is often not too late "to sow in January. The two or three months be- now and the opening of Spring appear sufficient European Review by death, some of the Frank Banning, Kinsman, timorc, Md.; Francis Brill Don, Ridgewood, N. J.; r>. Kidd, N. Y.; Gilbert L. Grant, Chicago, ,- , ^, , New York, N. \'.i Abraluim MolU, N,w \nik, iN. \.; Prof. T. V. Munson, Denison, Tex.; .Inliii A I aync, Bayonne, N. J.; Amos Perry, Enlieia, Kng.; '■■;'■"■>'• Spaeth, Germany; John T. Temple, na^cln">rt, la.; Fred W Thielinann, Brooklyn, N. Y.; .lean Uodolphe Triln'un' Flnshin- N. Y.; Samuel D. WilUird, Geneva, '■■' -■ •■' .Boston, Mass.; Charles Krom- ■ William Henry Maule, Phila- Nugcnt, Sr., New York, N. Y.; . CnmbridKc, Mass.; C. Leslie \ C • .Inlins Koihis. .Sr., Ruther- irnh.'mi, r,iinnnpha.n, Kn^. ; Mrs. Anthurlum Andreanum album perfectum The French National Hortieulturi 1 Society recently awarded a C. M. to llils new liyb Jarry-Deslonges. It is a plant of vig rounded and perfecllv formed bra.i lively smidl in comparison willi the l.r suffused with yellow at the base ami p .larry-Dcslonges has among his eolleel on of Anthuriuras, s, also those with a uiiil'oi-mly vellowisli spike, or with Inise and "leViiisli or pink at the tip spike white at the and even enUrely coral red." This last-named is eons idered as entirely exceptional, and is moreover found very rardy among the varieties with re.l bracts.— 7^e«»<. RiidbeckJa nlUda or R. IsBvlgata This liudbeekia is lisled as a novelty in the catalog of the linn of liivoire of l.vniis, Kraiiee, although it is prob- ablv an old bat lillle known variety. In any case it is an'inUresling addilinn to Ihe assortment, being a grand hardy plant producing magniliecnt cut flower material from July to October. The ligules, about lin. wide and Sin. long, are of a yellow more brilliant and pronounced than is generally found with composites, among whom yellow is not rare. It is much more striking in the gar- den tlian Helenium autumnale superbum. The rounded disk is green at rtrst, tlien turns brown. It is vigorous in habit, [growing to a height of nearly 7ft. and has fine, ample da'i'k s:reen foliane. The flowers keep fresh for 'i ion"- lime in waler, unlike those of liudbeekia laciniata 11. pi." which fade quieklv. Messrs Kivoire are introduc- iii"- il iinder the name of Soleil d'.Automne (Autumn S,m1 It atlraeled considerable attention at some of the openin_ And if tlie seed beds have been pre- pared in advance, as has been recommended before, it often permits of the sowing of seeds tl distance too late for earlier sowing. Fruit seeds, such as Cherry, Apple, Plum, Pear and other sorts can be sown then to advantage. And this sowing outside saves time and space both of which are reqiured when such seeds have to be kept under cover until Spring. As aforesaid, January has been found not too late for such seeds, but later than this it becomes doubtful, as with some sorts they become so dry as to lose the power to grow; and with all seeds there are certain requirements as to moisture and temperature, which late sowings fail to supply. Seeds Tliere are certain seeds wliich, though they do not lose all power of vegetating, yet lose some of it, and in- stead of sprouting in a body do so in a straggUng way if kept dry over a certain period. Clematises furnish an example. Sown in Autumn, they germinate in Spring, but when sowing is delayed until Spring the seedlings appear at different times tlirough the Summer, and there are some deciduous tree seeds which, if not sown until Spring, remain a whole year before sprouting, the same as Hollies, Junipers and msmy other hard shelled seeds. With coniferous seeds they do not require to be sown until Spring, yet, as we know, nature sows them in Autumn, and there seems no reason wliy success would not follow such sowings by hand. Indoor sowing would yield ample plants for many firms' use, and such sowings could be made ui boxes, commencing at the New Y'ear. With ample opportunity to attend to all requirements, much better results may be expected from indoor work than from outside. iirking, but it is sale iatisfactory all round, ly Society that has h The year lIH'.i has and most of Ibe soi u by holding their ainni: or two, including the to report upon then assume that tilings h.i The N. S. 1'. .s. a any cxeitcmenl, and even this seems lo nave |..a»sn. away, for owing to the resignation of W. P. W'righl. no special gviuVal meeting has been called lo dis, uss tlie proposal alleralion of the floral coimnilUr nil.-., and presimiably the suggested alterations will be diopp, d. The Perpetual Carnation Society as lUrcady re- corded has had a record year. The National Dahlia Society, although not able to record any advimce, is nevertheless alive. This society is badly in need ot support. It is possible that the publication Of the re- port of the areat trials will awaken interest m Dahlias, but I imagine tliat tlie K. 11. S. « iU reap as much bene- fit as, or more, than the N. 1). S. The National Rose Society held its annual meeting on Dec. 11, and as usual, tlie progress recorded is prodigious. I am enclosing report and financial state- ment "which shows that the increase in membership for 1"1S is 101.'). making' a tolal membership of 6035. The iiuvnu- for the ^i.a- is I' IOi;i (I^CO.SOS), and after pavin,' all exinns, s. '.nal ,.lHin. anolher £600 (JSSOO) in "the reserve lund, llurc slill remains a balance of £«! ($,J370). Tlie Society has now a reserve of £3000 ($10,000.) The whole of the officers were re-elected, and save for one or two proposed alterations regard- ing amateurs, the meeting passed off without stir. Cuttings With regard to cuttings, the shoots from which to make them may have been housed before this, but if not, it is not too late to cut them. There is then but the taking of them under cover, seeing that they are kept moist until wanted, and cutting them into proper lengths for planting outdoors in Spring. Tliere is no )>reeise length to make them; it depends often on the ^ , variety of tlie kind and sometimes on the number of ar and promises to become ^^^^^^^ -^^^^^ ^^^^^y_ j^ j^ ^i^^.^^^ advisable that two or three buds should be above gromid, and there should be a length of -Im. or more below ground, according to variety. Common sorts, such as Privet, for example, wliieh root readily, may have greater length both below and above ground than could be afforded for rarer sorts. \s the cuttings are made they should be tied m bundles md buried up in sand in a cold building to awiut their New Cypcrus adenophorus riking differeiiee between this new Cyperus and vaiTeties is found in the long branches of the ieh oflen reaches a length of (iin. and more. The ms a compact bush of'dark green, Uncar lanceo- .1 leaves, somewiiat eiirve.l, " ''':;'' "^,f.-°'°-'°^^^ plmiUng in Spring. SomeUmes when lads are put to tie less than a %in. wide. 1^'\' , 1'™' P'""^"'^" „„king"the cuttings they are not careful to see that the squa alk, up to laking the cuttings they Z'rl them outdoors. A large _ . adenophorus was shown by the firm of Haage of Erfurt, Germany, at the flower show in Erfurt last September.— MoeH«r'.i Duutsche Oaertner-Zeitung. New Aster Chastete The French National llortieuUural Society has award- ed a C. M. to this novelty, shown by yilmorin-An- driciix & Cie, Paris. Growing only to a height of 5ft., top and bottom of the cutting are all one way, hence some are set upside down, a bit of carelessness not always confined to the work of lads. ,, , . , A correspondent wrote us last year whether all kinds of trees and shrubs would root from cuttings, to which we replied that it had never been tried in a commercial way, as certain kinds had been found best propagated in 'different ways, some from cuttmgs, some from layers, others from seeds and so on. It is easy to try any kind from cuttings. Tlie nurseryman adopts whichever way is the most profitable. Obtaining Grafts . „ _ If anv srrafting is to be done, whetlier indoors or out, up of this fine new Cyperus - - J,,;^ ^^ „,„„,a i,e attended to at he firm of Haage & Schmidt jn« ti,^e Uiat the cuttings are being got. These shoots are to be kept quite dormant until required for use, so should be buried in sand and kept in a low temperature, or even buried up outdoors if for Spring use. Fruit tree stocks of many kinds are grafted indoors in the Winter, hence must have the wood secured and housed well m advance. _ Evergreen Cuttings These are important at this season, as Winter is recog- nized as the proper time to make them. UsuaUy they cim be cut from the trees as wanted, but it wiU not m- Is in a compound, irregularly branched y tt-row to a size of Klinr with good culti- K leaves are often over 20in. long. Aside Muiiit as a house plant, with or without is an aquatic plant in the Summer, it 11 in large tubs as a show plant. The cut so are fine decorative vase material. Its ■ry easy. Sowings are made early in the a soil not too sandy. The seedUngs are groups and then shifted into the desired lit plenty of air during the warm weather ow too rank. Fine plants can be readily r, and slight frost will not hurt leh branched, with ed with its white are an especially Uorticole. January 3, 19H. The Florists^ Exchange 29 jure if cut in advance, if properly seen to that tiiey are Itept moist. Of evergreen trees of coniferous character the Arborvita'S, Rctinisporas, Cupressus and others of lilte nature root the easiest; Pines, Spruces, Firs and closely allied sorts are more difficult; Rhododendrons, Kahnias and some other broad-leaved evergreens art very difficult to increase in this way and should be grafted or raised from seeds. The general plan is to use shallow boxes for evergreen cuttings; a depth of about 4,in. is about right, and ihe boxes not to large but such as one can carry from place to place when filled, with ease. Cuttings are made of a length of about (iin. or less, rather less than more witli most kinds, especially with choice sorts. The essentials to success are well understood by propa- gators, these being moisture of the soil and of the air, and shade from the sun. Heat is to be given gradually. At first but little is required — that of a cool greenhouse suffices — but after three or four wcelcs it should be 'n- creased to encourage roots to form. Shading from the sun is to be continued until rooting talces place, after which it should be discontinued. Other Subjects Roses and Honeysucltles and many other Hiirists' plants can be rooted in the same way as evergreens, but as they can be increased in Spring and Summer without artificial heat unless with choice sorts, tlicir jn-opagation is better left until then. But there are many choice plants of a hardy nature which, if started growing in- doors, afford soft wood cuttings, and make nice little plants by Spring. This is often done in the ease of choice new subjects, and is a satisfactory way of in- creasing them. Inarching and grafting of Rhododendrons and other plants can be well accomplished in Winter. The lieat starts the sap flowing so that the union of the parts takes place by the time Spring comes. In fact there are so many ways of increasing hardy stock in the Winter trea- son that many firms use their greenhouses J'or no other purpose. Secretary Houston's Report David F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture, Wash ington, D. C, published liis annual report for tlic yen 1913, on Dec. 8. The report, which contams onlj jH pages, differs from previous reports in that, mstcad I merely reviewing the agricultural situation, it prcsii t in summary many broad economic questions Incrcis 1 tenancy, absentee ownership, soils still depleted and c\ ploited, inadequate business methods, the relative fxil ure to induce a great majority of farmers to apply existing agricultural knowledge, and the suggestions A dependence on foreign nations for food supplies w i us of our shortcomings and incite us to addition I forts to increase production. Among the increases in the appropriations for II next fiscal year are: $46,660 for the introduction and breeding of new jilants, the control of plant diseases, and for improving the methods of crop production, especially cereals ^'2MSQ for investigating fertilizer resources, soil fer tility, and the chemical and physical properties of soils $71,000 for extending investigations of insects attacking deciduous fruits, cereal and forage crops, and forest trees. $57,000 for gathering crop forecasts and csti mates. $113,500 for road management and road build ing and maintenance. $144,000 for investigations ot the marketing and distribution of farm and garden products. PLAN TO EEOBOANIZE THE DEPAETMEKT To promote co-ordination, allow greater latitude in carrying out of projects, and to establish a more logical handling of regulatory work and research, investigation and demonstration work, the Secretary is asking Congress in the coming estimates for authority to pre- pare a plan for reorganizing, redirecting and systema- tizing the work of the Department as the interests of economical and efficient administration may require. This plan would be submitted in the fiscal estimates for 1916. It is believed that the Department can best carry on its functions and carry its information to the people it seeks to serve, probably by having its work conducted in five or six main groups such as a research service, a regulatory service, a State relations service, a rural organization service, a forest service, a weather service and others as special occasions might warrant. POST OFFICE TO Am IN CENSUS OF CEOP ACaEAGE Changes have been made in the organization and work of the Bureau of Statistics to effect economies and increase efficiency. It is recommended that the desig- nation of this Bureau be changed to "The Bureau of Agricultural Forecasts," which more accurately defines its functions. Co-operation with the Post Office to test the practicability of an annual census of acreage and stock through the rural route carriers has been ef- That Anniversary Number! People have not done speaking of the 2ath anniversary number which we published on Dec. 13 last. Callers at the office comment upon it with much enthusiasm, and wherever a member of our staff has met a group of llorists during a business call or at a club meeting, the same words of cheer and hearty congratulations have been expressed. For all of which we are grateful, and liope we shall just keep a good level head througli it all; but we like our readers and advertisers to know that success attended our labors, which were certainly heavy and exacting. The practical results, however, are before us daily in the rise of our subscription list. Here is a typical example: "Please have our subscription begin with your 25th anniversary number, which we are very anxious to have. We saw a copy of it at Mobile and it was of much interest that we decided to .send in our subscrip- tion at once."— L. H. Read & Co.,, Deer Park, Ala. And here is another: "Herewith I send you a money order, $2.50, for sub- scription to The Fr.oiiiare' Exciiangu. I may say that I am well pleased with the special. It is nice to keep in toucli witii the friends I met wluMi in your country." —A. A. Allison, nurseryman mh.I fl.irisl, Ii;irrow-on- Humlier, Hull, England. ion of experienced and skilled boiler pattern makers, who predicted absolute failure. However, as the com- pany had made furnaces with the down draft principle carried to even a greater extreme than in these hew boilers, it was confident of the successful working out of the principles involved. In course of time a few of the 80 series and 100 series of the-se boilers came nto the hands of florists, and cporta were so encouraging as to convince Giblin & Co. that here was a field in itself for their manufacture and, accordingly, the energies of the company have been thrown into the manufacture of boilers for the heating of greenhouses. It is claimed for these boiler that they hold their heat- ing capacity for many hours without mufh jicrieptible change in temperature, that llury I r. r lion ,1 , from considerable niglit attendance, .ini'l lli.il, .lur \,, their construction they are economiciil m Ih. ii ,. ^1 fuel, which, by the way, fully overcoin.s Ih.- t:,i[ lliat the Giblin & Co. boilers are more expensive than the ordi- nary boilers. These are manufactured in six different styles eacb in steam and hot water, and in seventy dif- ferent sizes, their capacity ranging from 300ft. to (iOOOft. in steam, and from SOOft. to 10,000ft. in hot The business has been carried on under the manage- ment of F. T. Giblin, whose portrait we take pleasure in producing herewith, since 1886. At first the business was a partnership for six years as Heads' Iron Foun- dry, later a corporation under the same name, and since .Ian. 1, 1895, the business has been carried on as a partnership under the name of Giblin & Co. Chicago Park Foremen 'the Civil Service Board of the West Chicago Park Commissioners will hold the following examination on the date and at the pleice given: Examination No 96 P\P.K POItEMAN, CIiss G Grade- IV, Division Y rwy %1^5 to ?150 nrr month Original r-ntrance To bi h^ READERS' VIEWS Why Not American Members? Editor The Florists' Exchange: As the humble general secretary of the British Per- ])etual-flowering Carnation Society, I am more than pleased with the progress we have made, more so be- lause our membership of 494 extends not only all over the Continent, but also to Egypt, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. I should much like to add America to tlie list. Who will be the first to start? The American Carnation Society has British members— why not Ameri- cans on our hst.s The subscription is only 5s. ($1.25). T. A. Westox. New American Carnations in England Editor The Forists' Exchange: Today I am in receipt of a letter from W. Wells of Merstham, England, informing me of the phenomenal suc- cess of the American Carnation Champion, to be sent out this season by the F. Dorner & Sons' Co., Lafayette, Ind., the introducers, and verily it has lived up to its name. These are the awards it received in England: the A. M., R. H. S.; ditto P. F. C. S., F. C. C, Edinburgh; first priEe at the Carnation Show held on Dec. 3, for 23 scarlets; first for 12 of any novelty and first for the best vase of the show. The variety Philadelphia was also given the A. M. pf the R. H. S. Peerless is improving every day. Mr. Wells predicts an award for that at the next meeting of the R. H. S. I think it is the finest thing possible for raisers and introducers of new varieties of Carna- tions here, to allow their varieties to be tested simul- taneously in both countries. They have the advantage of double advertising, providing the varieties are win- ners, and there is an interest attached to watching their behavior in two widely different climates. These varie- ties were grown in benches very similar to ours here, only not constructed the same. One thing more: There are great predictions in favor of the Chrysanthemum Daily Mail. It is as large as Wm. Turner and is yellow. Oakland, Bergen Co., N. J. Thomas RicHARnsosr. Chrys santhemums Gone Blind Editor The Florists' Exchange: In the issue of Dec. 20, in the Question Box, p. 1436, I would like to add a word of reply in addition to that by "W. H. T." I find I get better results with midseason and late varieties when the cuttings are rooted early. Again, it is advisable to change stock, that is, to buy new stock from some other grower, as after a time plants grown on the same place year after year will "run out." Nor do I believe it to be good policy to take cuttings from those plants that were blind this year. — G. M., Mass. Misty Windows J. H. S., Pa., desires a preparation to keep windows from steaming. One of nature's laws is this, that when a body of warm moisture laden air meets a body of cold air the moisture condenses and falls. The air inside the window being dead, leaves the moisture at the nearest point of contact, on the glass. To overcome this he must get a circulation, either by putting ventilators under the windows as to have a current of air from the outside passing up close to the glass, or a current of hot air from a pipe to dry up the moisture as fast as formed. I have seen an electric fan used in the city with good results. Or "J. H. S." can go over the glass with a thin coat of glycerine. This will not prevent the steaming but will cause the moisture to rim off more rapidly. — G. M., Mass. Darwin, Earth Worms and Yellow Violets Editor The Florists' Exchange: I see that P. D. Barnhart of Los Angeles, on p. 1476, Dec. 27, questions the correctness of the observations of the great Darwin in regard to the work of earth worms. It is years since I read Darwin's book on the subject and just at present I am like a soldier on active service whose lines of communication are cut and he is unable to reach his base for supplies. I am away from all, or nearly all, the books I have been most accustomed to. But while I cannot search out Darwin's book on earth- worms, I remember that he likens the work of worms, in eating the soil, to a fertilizing agent, similar, say, to the action of frost, which pulverizes and sweetens a stiff soil. Worms may not be found in a waterlogged or sour soil, but they are found in poor soils. What about those monstrous worms the fishermen dig out of the pure sand of the seashore? Not much or- ganic matter there, surely. And I recollect being im- mensely surprised at digging up hundreds of earth worms in a miserably poor soil in a backyard garden in London, previously a sort of refuse heap for tin cans;, albeit, George Hess The recently appointed Superintendent of the Washington (D. C.) Botanic Garden also a nightly scratching place for cats of both genders. By the use of "elbow grease" and brains I got that un- conscionable soil into a friable condition and planted a fine lot of annuals. We had such a show that year as made all the neighbors wonder, and I guess the cats wondered to. But neither netting on top of the walls, nor tin taclss at the bottom, prevented them from danc- ing the feMne tango on the sweet Summer evenings. The desert blossomed as the Rose, and by and by all the neighbors took to gardening, too. Such is the force of example. I am strongly of opinion that taken all in all, worms are good to have in a soil. They have an excellent me- chanical effect on heavy soils. On lawns they are cer- tainly a nuisance but by rolling, brushing or watering with corrosive sublimate or lime water they can be got rid of there. To see cock robin seated almost on the tip of the toe of the gardener in English gardens when he is digging in Winter, is a pretty sight. Equally so the sight of long lines of crows following the plowman, all in search of worms. Does Mr. Barnhart know of the cannibal worm — a worm that eats other worms? Such a one was "diag- nosed" at the experimental garden of the Royal Horti- cultural Society, Wisley, England. Darwin used to seek the aid of all classes of observers, gardeners included. Friends of my own only recently "passed over," were among his helpers by giving him notes. And if ever I meet Mr. Barnhart I may tell him of an amusing expedition I once made to discover the house in which Charles Darwin was born, at Shrewsbury, in the Old Country. Would you believe it, nobody knew the house — not even those "oldest inhabitants" who sat and sunned themselves at their cottage doors within 100 yards of the birthplace of the great author and scientist ! However, I did eventually find one inteUigent person, and in the old family garden I pulled some sprigs from an Oak tree there. A statue of him is erected in front of the public Ubrary of that deUghtfuUy picturesque town. It is at Shrewsbury that the greatest of the provincial flower shows of England is held annually. Mr. Barnhart thinks I wrote disparagingly of yellow Violets. Perhaps I did write disparagingly of yellow Violets, but not of yellow Violas. Of course a Violet is a Viola, but the yellow Violet 1 meant is a variety of V. odorata, the progenitor of our commercial flowers. And the yellow Violet (florists' type) is certainly a poor, little, dingy, miffy subject, only to be grown as a curio. It is not to be compared with V. lutea, or to V. tri- color, the Heartsease, both of which, hke the true Vio- let, are natives of Britain, and from V. tricolor came the Pansies. The story of their evolution is most en- tertaining.— Author of "Fhom a Ninth-Stohy Window." George Hess Mr. Hess was born 49 years ago in Washington, D. C. At the age of sixteen he started in the flower business with John Saul, after which he worked for a ntunber of florists, among them Mr. Muir of Chicago. He was with Mr. Freeman and other florists, in the search for knowl- edge, and was also associated with the late Hon. Edw. A. Mosely for years in Kenilworth, D. C, where he made a specialty of Violets and Carnations which at that time were the best to be had in the District. He also made a specialty of Chinese and other foreign vegetables and earned quite a reputation. A disastrous lire put liim out of business, after which he took a competitive Civil Service Examination which he passed with a rating of 100 per cent., as speciaUst on the growing of foreign, economic and medicinal plants, and he passed with an average of 98 in gardening. He was offered a position as gardener with two dif- ferent Government colleges in the West, but he could not accept them on account of his wife's Ul health. He was compelled to go South where he has been for ttie past seven years, engaged in growing vegetables and plants for the New York markets. His wife's health has greatly improved. Mr. Hess starts the New Year with the very best wishes of every florist and gardener in the District and of all who know him. Mr. Hess, as superintendent, will be a great acquisition to the Botanic Garden and much is to be looked for and expected under his guid- ance and skillful management. O. A. C. O. Cock Robin In the private conservatory of Anne E. ArkeU, Can- .ijoharie, N. Y., a robin found its way through the ventilators into the conservatory and built its nest in the center of a hanging basket of a very highly prized and expensive orchid. The gardener reported the un- usual circumstances to Mrs. Arkell, who instructed him not to molest the nest or the bird, even though the plant should suffer for the want of its ordinary attention. Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Congratulations Your anniversary number was certainly very inter- esting. We feel we cannot get on without The Ex- change. Long may it continue. — Mrs. D. D. Haskett, Greenville, N. C. Please accept thanks for your 25th anniversary num- ber. 1 would call it the finest example in the line of a florists', seed and nursery publication that I ever saw. One item in the line of progress from 1888 to 1913 you have overlooked, at least I have not foxmd it, that is in publications devoted to the trade. From the indica- tions, however, it would seem that progress there has fully kept pace with items. You win; enclosed find .$2 for "until it runs out," and if you keep up the pace you have set of late I might renew. Mr. Burpee's article was especially interesting to me. While I am of the younger seedsmen I have always been interested, and I have bought in a retail way from almost all the old seedsmen mentioned in his article. These old growers have set a pretty hot pace for the younger men to follow, and I doubt if the next 25 years will show the improvement that the past 25 years have. No doubt there will be changes, many of them, but all changes are not improvements. As seedsmen we certainly ought to make a showing; we have the men, more of them, and better educated as a rule, with more money and with richer rewards offered for meritorious introductions. Even should we put the old times far in the shade, the credit will still lie with them, for "haven't they given us the tools?" R. E. HuNTINGTOir, Painesville, O. Seedsman. January 3, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 31 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses themselves of the adverdsers* offers In this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns; thus avail ' e opportunities for extension of trade which are your customers know you fill orders by teie- ' ' ■' '* I the design ^..g^fy'-j:^^ graph 1 Albany, N.Y. ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to any 'part of Albany and vicinity on tele- i given and satisfaction guaranteed. f ESTABLISHED 1842 Write. Tdephone or Telegrapli. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to < out-of-town orders. Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. Est. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers for all occasions delivered promptly anywhere BALTIMORE AND VICINITY J. DAN BLACKISTONE 321 N. Howard Street BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. ^l^ BALTIMORE, MD. all Southern Points ! 509 No. Charles Street S^Sfect!" BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Carbone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street BOSTON, MASS. 124 Tremont Street Retafl orders placed of flowers ana plant] BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" We . points in Ne' It Simply Admits of no Argument No printed matter in recent years has done more for the spread of the retailer's business than the Handy Design Book, issued by The Florists' Exchange. Sample copy, 35c. One hundred copies, $2.00. BOSTON BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue vtiy facility for filling ring promptly : residence, hotel, steamer and theatre Te]. Prospett 1768 in Brooklyn, New York and vicinity, j T^ Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Prospect t Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone. Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and^Lon Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered atltheatre, hotel, steamer or residence. FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora,' Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and town'. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. . Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa^'"n CAMBRIDGE MASS. , Flowers for Harvard ROWERSHOP R^ddUi^a^dWellesIey Flowers CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass CHICAGO ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. Christmas Subjects at the Flower Shops To the left at the foot of page 34 is shown an ornamental basket, enameled white and adorned with a band of plaster of Paris pink Roses, and filled with rosy pink flowered China Priniulas, a carmine leaved variety of Dracaena, a small Kentia and the ever-popular Erica melanthera and ferns. This was one of many excellent baskets seen at the flower shop of Myer, the New York florist, 609-611 Madison ave., during the Christmas week. The right hand illustration reproduces a basket at A. T. Bunyard's, corner of 48th st. and Madison ave., New York, in which the small Araucaria excelsa fur- nishes a feeling of true Christmas character, but, of course, we cannot expect Araucarias in every compo- sition. The other plants are Pandanus Veitchii, Cocos Weddelliana, Erica melanthera and Pteris ferns, while sprays of Winter berries enriched the whole. A. WarendorfF, 1193 Broadway, New York, had many well grown specimens of foliage plants during Christ- mas week and one of these we illustrate. This was a broad-leaved Dracaena, dark green, and touched with magenta, while the crown of the plant was cream and rose tinted. A large magenta ribbon and bow which exactly harmonized with the colors of the plant, was tied at its base, while a few sprigs of Winter berries and fronds of Asparagus were also arranged there too, as an effective set off. Christmas in the Chicago Stores Chicago had its first official Christmas tree 75ft. high, illuminated with myriads of little incandescent JULIUS BAER (BOIKKgaKlKl/aTrD, (D. FOURTH STREET THE J, M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE 32 The Florists' Exchange COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO ©ie DENVER, COLO. Park floral Co. ^-^SX ' """"• 1543 Broadway Z%To^i'^l. reached by Eipress. Orders promptly filled. Usual DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- ALBERT POCHELON, We DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratiot Avenue all Michigan points and large sections of Ohio diana and Canada, Retail orders placed with us will careful attention. Deliveries to North- '- all North Shore Potter Floral Co. EL PASO. TEXAS ^^ ^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Poln THE FLORIST HENRY SMITH, GRAND KAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers South and Southwest Texas Sailings from Galveston J^. Jr. JCuhlmann, florist 2528 WASHINGTON ST., 0pp. S. W. Phone, Taylor 6^8-1081 FARRIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET HOUSTON, TEXAS GEORGE G. NcCLLNIE Hartford, Conn. "FLOWERS" 187 Main Street tl'ighlaiid Park Greenhouses Undss HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS -liveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS ^^ HOUSTON, TEXAS lights which added luster from a thousand points. Be- hind this tree was an artistic arcade of Roman arches, seven in all, the two end arches being taller than the five central ones, the arcade being nearly a block long. These Roman arches were covered with Fir branches and surmounted here and there by smaller trees. On the topmost branch of the tree was a majestic "Star of Bethlehem." Songs were sung by members of the Chi- cago Grand Opera Company. These were given from the loggia of the Art Institute through a megaphone of huge size and carried voices to all parts of the Lalie Front Park, or "Grant Park" as it is called. It was wonderfully impressive and attracted a throng of people. The committee in charge were so enthusiastic over the success that they contemplate maldng it a regu- lar festival. This will give our readers an opportunity of realizing what Chicago is doing to foster the spirit of Christmas, and at the same making it an incentive for people to buy and make more of the holiday decora- tive festivities. However, this hardly seemed necessary, for every one was more than anxious to make the most of the holiday and the mild weather. Even the outlying stores all did a flourishing business. Those outside of the loop district did a rushing trade on the Sunday previous, and had sold out the greater part of their novelties. The choice morsel offered to the discriminat- ing buyers was in the form of small Magnolia trees about 3ft. tall with a number of full blown rich red Magnolia flowers on them and fixed up in an ornamental dressing of deep red crepe paper and ribbon to match the color of the blooms brought fancy prices. Large fancy baskets with a trellis work at the back, instead of a handle, were beautifully arranged witli hardy F'erns, Crotons and small bushes covered witli tliousands of the tiny red berries. Ivy was trailed at the back of the trellis part in which berry branches were intermingled. An immense bow of red ribbon in which a sprig of mistletoe was artistically arranged finished a most elaborate Christmas suggestion. As these baskets held a number of good sized plants, and the basket itself was of the better make, they brought fancy prices. In some of these there were many striking com- binations. For instance one had the trellis covered with bright red satin ribbon and the basket was filled vrith bright Pepper plants finished with Adiantum Farleyense. A rustic automobile basket was attached to the side of the trellis and a small Farleyense Fern was planted in this and spread over and formed a sort of circle which in turn was finished with a few tiny sprigs of red ber- ries. Still another had a rich red colored Azalea in the center, encircled with Boxwood and Mistletoe, As- paragus being used on the trellis. Popular Selling Pieces The most popular sellers were the little red baskets filled with Boxwood and red berries. These retailed at %\ and offered a good profit, for the baskets could be bought for a very small sum and the amount of Box- wood and sprigs" of berries total to a mere trifling cost. Figuring the wholesale price, including a good bow of ribbon, they could not have cost more than 35c. to make-up. The little rustic ferneries which look so much like a bird's nest also sold well, filled with some of the tiny small Ferns which can be bought at about 3c. per pot wholesale. These little Ferneries had about six of such Ferns grouped in the center and had a little tiny sprigs of Boxwood and red berries and sold from $1.50 and upward, according to size. Boxed Christmas Trees The tiny table Christmas trees put up in convenient box form by some of our leading nurseries, met with a large sale. It is a clever innovation, for with the little stand of wood they can be easily arranged on any table and do not take a great deal of decorative tree stock. One florist had several of these little trees decorated with red Cape flowers, having tied them to the end of the dif- ferent branches on which were perched dripless candles and also tiny electric lights. It was garlanded with strings of the red Christmas chenille. At the top nestled a tiny star of Immortelles. The base was cov- ered with moss, and the tree surrounded with a tiny hedge of Boxwood with tiny intersecting squares made entirely of red berries. On top of each berry post perched a tiny red electric light. One store had several of these tiny trees decorated and had arranged one cor- ner of the store for this purpose. From the ceiling, tiny streamers of red ribbons were hung and at the end of each a tiny basket was attached, the tiny red handle basket filled with Boxwood -and sprigs of berries. In between this mass of red, small balls of Mistletoe and Holly furnished a contrast. Back of these, on the wall, hung fine specimen wreaths made of Holly, some having a head piece of rich red berries, others of Mistletoe, others the rich red Thistles or Teazle, intermingled with Holly. $20 Baskets Cyclamens in individually planted baskets were ready sellers and brought, on an average, $1.50 and up. One fancy basket having three specimen plants of the newest variety sold for $20, but it was a very unusual grouping of rich color and artistic arrangement. The plants were INDUNAPOUS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. Illinois • CKJIJl J Q The Florist ^/ Vi I i ^ I ^ ^ 36 West Forsyth Si Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FU. We reach all Florida and South Georgia ] KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue LEXINGTON, KY. John A. Reller EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHLEIR BiROSo Co, Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. , given to orders I A fine stock of [ivery facilities perfect. ^^^^^ 615 South Fourth Ave. ^«--^^ Floral Orders Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. rsfivman nashua, n. h. 'f^"/"""'- and VICmiTT Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. MADISON. WIS. Rentschler Floral Co. Pormerly CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING FACILXTIESIFORIWISCONSIN Idlewild Greenhouses ™ MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The MfleeeapoMs Floral Coo JOHN MONSON, Proprietor Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, Prop. The Florists' Exchange 33 i^osemoni Sarclens ^'''"'* MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA f^A 'a^&M§ MONTREAL CAN. (0b * 825 St. Catharine St., W. w^^- sSL^Sn-irX stock, propri andIali:orders are fiUed under the /2) (r\i NEWARK, N . J. 5cC^ a£t£^*^^ 946 Broad Street Fresh Flowers and best service Deliveries throughout and to all steamship K Hoboken. N. J., and Nt the State ^°^?rk.'° PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street Floral and Steamex Work in the State, fe^M!f NEW ORLEANS, LA. 121 hFiot«ist "s"""* -^^ .^nr- PEXAS. LOUISIANA1AND MISSISSIPPI] ORDERS TAKEN CARE OF M^^s^ IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street OurMotto:THE GOLDEN RULE We Guarantee Satisfaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue i FLORIST 48th Street NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed GEO. M. STUMPP ™ ™.'' NEW YORK mounded in the center to form a sort of pyramid, and surrounded with Farleyense Ferns of extraordinary beauty. The color of the flowers was carried out in rosettes of very wide sash ribbon which were attached to the rings of the basket at each side. The best way I could describe the color would be to say it was a sort of red plum shade. To me it was one of the most strik- mg baskets seen this season. Another basket of strik- ing beauty was filled with Begonias and had Boxwood for a green finish. The basket itself was a delicate pink shade with gold ornamentation, and was a fancy French variety. Birds were a popular fancy for basket orna- inentation and were used extensively on the choice kinds. These small birds are offered in one of our popular flower stores for 50c. apiece retail. In decorations where garlands and flower balls were used, the balls also had a distinction over last year's style. These had the Japanese straight effect in stream- ers, that is, instead of the showers being cut up with branches of berries and flowers they had straight ribbon streamers in severe perpendicular style. The balls this year were somewhat larger and richer in berries. While some of these were made of the artificial Poinsettias for reasons of economy, they were usually in such places as would least attract attention by their artificiality. It is unfortunate that we should have to resort to so much ar- tificiality in our large decorations. I am told that one of our good florists has laid in a stock of artificial flowers, but 1 doubt the feasibility of such a move. To quote from my father's often repeated thought— "Nature has been too bountiful and generous to mar its wondrous beauty with artificiality." He would never allow an artificial flower to be sold in his store. He beUeved in encouraging the beautiful, knowing that the useful would encourage itself. A popular seller was the mahogany Fern stand filled with Palms, Ferns and English Ivy at $15. American Beauty Roses sold from $15 per dozen up to $25. December 36, 1913. De Corateuh. Making Small Display Advertisements Pay In the city of Pittsburgh there was a florist who grew tired of standing around waiting for business to come to him. While his Roses wilted and lost their bloom, he pondered over the problem. Many plans were pre- sented to him. He devised many schemes of his own. But when he sifted them to the bottom he found them defective. No matter which vaxy his mind turned, it encountered advertising, but knowing nothing about advertising, he considered it impossible on account of his preconceived idea regarding the expense. He finally sought the advice of a small merchant who constantly used the newspapers in a modest way. "How can I advertise flowers successfully?" he asked. The small merchant thought a moment and then sufftrested: "Why don't you sell— every Saturday— a box nf flow- ers for a dollar? Offer something different each week. Give more flowers for a dollar than any one in Pitts- burgh ever heard of and see that they' are fresh and attractive." "I'll do it," declared the florist, as he hurried away to prepare for his first sale. That was three years ago. Today that once dis- couraged florist sells more flowers than all the other florists in Pittsburgh put together. Thousands of those dollar boxes find their way into the homes of the Iron City each week. Hundreds are shipped to cus- tomers in the surrounding territory. Today that florist is big, but he is growing bigger He is rich but he is growing richer. He confines himself to small spaces, and is a firm believer in newsnaper advertising. He not only sells flowers for a dollar a box, but he is recognized as one of the leading florists in Pennsylvania. He has captured the better propor- tion of the so-called hiffh class trade in every branch nf his business. He advertised flowers at a bargain price, but — ■ He realized that Nature does not imnose unon God's creatures in the manufacture of flowers. The Violet is as fragrant and beautiful in the dooryard of the peasant as it is in the garden of the king. By advertising he created a wonderful refutation for sollinc the best at the lowest prices. Now he is master nf his own ereenhouses and acres and acres of flowei beds and sells direct to the people. He accomplished all this by advertising — starting in a small way. Any florist in Chicago can do the same thing. In fict this has already been demonstrated here. Bui nf whom love flowers. The field, therefore, is canable nf much more intensive cultivation. — Cliicnfio Daih/ News. Referrinff to our Pittsburirh representative, E. C Rpineman, he advises us as follows: The firm nf florists spoken of in extract from Chicago T>mhf News is well known and do an extensive business. NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street We are in the theatre district and also have exceptional facilities for delivering flowers on outgoing steamers. Wire us your orders; they will receive prompt and careful attention. ** O wc say It, we will do If '» A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Smith College Florist rAoAUtNAy vAL.^ Colorado street The Orchid j:?'^"^"" ^ flU( Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON^and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Bellevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sts. t flowers in Philadelpliia ? We furnish the best, artistically PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY }t ICattiintt Mitmiv ^fjnp, Sjt5. 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. iimk PITTSBURGH, PA, 710 East Diamond St. (North Side) OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Piftsfield, Mass. Greenhouses Leading and most modern v* ^<.«tf be delivered in and about San Fran SCRANTON Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement Wilkes. P^?f Immediate deliveries _ Barre, Pittston, Carbondalt North, SCRANTON, PA. 1241Washington Ave. Telephone or telegraphic'orders for'anyTcity or town in Northeastern Pennsylvar iKTdT HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle andNoifthwest 1534 Second Avenue Y ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street O 1 1 n or ^ Out-of-town orders wiU V/ C& 1.x fii %J prompt and careful \^ Wire us your oi The Florists' Exchange is the Best ^Advertising Medium for the Retailer. A simple and beautiful bouquet to be carried by the bridesmaid may be made of Adiantum, Gardenias and heavy satin ribbon. For the purpose, select long and perfect fronds of Adiantum Croweanum and the best long stemmed Gardenias without spot or blemish. Stem wire the Fern, but use no wires on the Gardenias, as their own natural stems are strong and long enough for making up without other reinforcement. Arrange the bouquet so that it is symmetrical and balanced per- fectly, with an evenly tapered handle; this handle to be of just the right length and thickness to fit the hand comfortably, and should be wrapped tightly with light green satin ribbon. The finishing ribbon should be lieavy, light green wide satin ribbon of the finest quality, tied in four short bows and with long flowing ends. New Yorker. funeral etubkma Cut flowers ^rown ^ros* & Co. LimTBD Florists, c^rsetymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. ^.^^^ VANCOUVER, B. C. ^^^^J^ Bulbs Seeds Supply Advts. will be found on pages 40-41 Christmas Baskets in the New York Flower Shops (See!text,rpage 31) J The Florists' Exchange 33 WASHINGTON D. C. Itth and U Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet o{ Glass 'l^[^. WORCESTER, MASS. 407 & 409 Main St. WORCESTER, MASS. Worcester. Mass. 3 Pleasant Street 11 South Phelps Street Youngstown, Ohio Floral Designs de Luxe The most popular Book of Designs ever compiled and presented for the considera- tlonlof the Retailer. Price;$2.50. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE p.o.b..i697 New York Topical Talk Considerations of Business Slatters No less than other men of business, the florist must be alive to his opportunities. Having got an influen- tial customer, the question uppermost in his mind should be. How can I satisfy and please him (or her) that he will come to me again? And not only must we strive to please our immediate customer, but do all we can to win his influence on our behalf. The writer is ac- quainted with an important florist who owed a large part of his earlier success to the interest he was able to enlist on his behalf from a highly placed politician and business director. So well did my friend win the con- fidence and esteem of the magnate that the latter used to go out of his way at public dinners, to allude to the part played by the florist in the success of the evening, and mentioned the florist's name. The mag- nate of whom I write was also able, by his direct rep- resentations, to get the orders for the floral decorations at several large banquets and social events. Such a man is surely worthy of no ordinary attention. Use of Novelties Our business I regard as in many respects like that of the dressmaker and milliner, inasmuch as it must ever be changing its fashions. Granted that this is true of the fashions, it ought also to apply to a considerable extent to the flowers or plants we utilize and sell. It appears to me that there is business awaiting the firm that introduces novelties in its stock — new plants and such like. Of course this presupposes that one's cus- tomers are real flower and plant lovers and have a fair knowledge of them. More and more, our richer patrons are acquiring the inner knowledge of plants and flowers, and woe betide us if we lag behind. Even if one's clientele would probably remain satisfied with the good old standbys, it adds a zest to one's affairs and a dash of the speculative to have something entirely new at intervals. This must not, of course, be carried too far: the experienced and wise will know where to draw the When a novelty — and it must, of course, be meritori- ous— does come to hand, it is "up to you" to get your customer to take an interest in it. Whatever it may be, the writer would suggest that the salesman should get to know all about it, where it hails from (i.e., native habitat), how it grows, its common as well as Latinized name, and what it is akin to in the plant world. Some ladies were admiring a finely grown batch of Nerine sarniensis the other day, and inquired of the storeman what they were; he gave the grand name, as quoted, but seeing them puzzled and smiling, he quickly added that this was the "Guernsey Lily," and recounted the story of the bulbs having been found in quantity in the island of Guernsey, where they had been washed up from a ship- wreck. Their original home is South Africa. All the facts were noted with much appreciation. J. WiLLiAMSpoRT, Pa. — A nicely decorated flower shop was recently opened here by Kester & Hardin. Mr. Kester used to be with Pennock Bros, of Philadelphia and Mr. Hardin was formerly of Indianapolis. CiEVEiAKD, O.— Hester Getz, of the firm of Westman & Getz, Cleveland, Ohio, began her career in the flower business at Columbus, O., in 1882, in the store of John B. Romans, the only store of the kind in that city. After eleven years she opened her own store, later moving to Cleveland, where the firm of Westman & Getz has now been in existence eleven years. Miss Getz has seen many wonderful changes in the business. Most of the varie- ties of Roses and Carnations, now common, have been evolved during this time and the whole complexion of the business has changed. Kind Words from Advertisers Samuel Whitton, of the Hill Top Greenhouses, Uticai, N. Y., who is a regular advertiser in The Exchange, writes under date of Dec. 19. "Kindly discontinue my present advertisement from your columns, as my stock is all sold out. Your publication is the best of all the trade papers." An Echo of the London International We learn that Reginald Cory has received the permission of King George V to dedicate to His Ma- jesty the volume entitled The Horticultural Record, which is to be published immediately by J. & A. Churchill of London. The work contains 117 colored plates, reproduced from photographs taken at the Royal International Horticultural Exhibition, 1912, and 67 half-tone plates. Several well known writers contribute articles on the progress of horticulture since the first International Exhibition in 1866. Mr. Darlington dis- cusses Roses, Mr. Farrer writes of alpine gardens, Mr. Watson of stove plants, Mr. Bean of trees and shrubs, other contributors dealing with separate sections. The hook contains the ofiicial report of the 1912 horticultural exhibition, including the papers contributed to the science and education conference. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS From New York Geo. Washingtoi Caledonia Finland... Pr. Irene.. Canada New York.. Pcnnsylvanif Minneapolis Adriatic. Kursk. . . From Baltimore Our illustration is that of a view of the foreign governments to meet the Hon. Chas. sition by Secretary of State William J. Bryai Hehn, Washington, D. C. tendered the diplomats, ambassadors and ministers of C. Moore, president of the Panama-Pacific International Expo- at Pan-American Building, Dec. 15, 1913. Photo by Taylor & 6- 2.00 pm. 7-10.00 am. 10- 9.30 a 10-10.00 a 10-10.00 a 1st St., Hoboken W. 24th St., N. Y 5th St., Hoboken 1st St., Hoboken W. 21st St.. N.Y. W. 15th St., N. Y. Pier 38, Bkyn. 3d St., Hoboken W. 14th St.. N.Y. 31st St., Bkyn. W. 23d St., N. Y. 1st St., Hoboken W. 16th St., N. Y. 3d St.. Hoboken W. 14th St., N. Y. Jan. 15- Feb. 3-i 1 St.. N. Y. 31st St., Bkyn. 31st St.. Bkyn. Pier 33, Bkyn. W. 14th St.. N. Y. W. 21st St.. N. Y. W. 15th St.. N. Y. W. UthSt..N.Y. W. 19th St., N.Y. W. 23d St.. N. Y. 3d St., Hoboken W. 34th St.. N. Y. W. 24th St., N. Y. Bush Dks.. Bkyn 1st St., Hoboken , Dks..E.Bos I Dks. Chat . Dks.,E.Bos Stavanger- Kristiansand- Kristianiania Antwerp Havre => J Rotterdam Alg.-Nap.-Gen. Alex.-Fiume Southampton Hamburg Bremen Liverpool PaL-Pir'aeua Tri.-F?um. Liverpool South ampto! Bremen Nap.-Gen. Glasgow Hamburg Hamburg Hamburg Liverpool Liverpool Mvs. Whf., Char. Glasgo- 1st Street | Irt Street 36 The Florists' Exchange =Fb^ErST:5^" A Family Conclave Or, Advancing with the Times {See Illustrations) The several line illustrations or drawings in the pages of this issue bespeak the aspirations of the Swiss family Robinson, florists, whether of Bird-in-Hand, Medicine Hat, Murphysville or New York or Chicago matters not, but the city was not so very far away. Just where the Robinsons are, I say doesn't matter a straw, but that they wished, like the Vicar of Wakefield's family, "to hold their heads a little higher in the world," is evi- dent from what follows. Orders by telephone are continuous The family (so I heard the story related) was divided over the question whether it should come right up to date in all matters concerning its business. Like many another family it had battled against trying and dis- heartening circumstances and for many years it looked all odds against its ever pulling through. Gradually, however, things righted themselves. The struggle of rearing and schooling a family was nearing an end and the elder lads were already in the business. But it was like an overcrowded craft, liable to overturn at the first gust of a storm. If progress was to be made, a bigger craft must be got or better means of propelling the present one, or both. And the latter policy, though a bold and risky one, was the one adopted. There were many family conclaves before and after this decision, several compromises, and, I am sorry to say, some sharp words. It was husband against wife. M m-^^ ^m fe wiW.t t ^% ^""'^^^^^^^^C^''^^^' Fii _ j^^ /^^•^^c^^^jfeTp-Sw^i 1 III 11 i r!^?^. 1 ITTK iiiliK^^^ r U rJ_|v- llt^ jc^' Mml V \ «\, >«^«s, LOOK! LISTEN! - & A »«. ,...,,„ I., .h. X..II. ol nowc /M^ ^^ffloS^ "Dollar Box" 'M K SYSTEM IN SEDALIA f^^^ Archias Pays the Freight i^'^m %~^'i^^ ^B^^M^i^^^^ m\ ^ i^idM^i^;^: J\ ItolB Phont..Jir...I.<.».«. «1. Sloro 1330 j ...„„,..»..,.......„,....-...o. .„...„, X^ jj This advt. was run by the Archias Floral Co. SPECIAL FOR CHRISTMAS! :aiJlty Roses.. ... . a^ (Qt # . . ^ ^ No Up'to-T>ate %etailer Can Afford to be Without ^ OUR NEW BOOK OF Floral Designs de Luxe \ have to date printed and sold out five separate editions of Design Books, each one an improvement on its predecessor. With our added experience this new Book of Designs outclasses all productions to date, not only in point of artistic beauty, but in real, practical, every-day usefulness. Every Design shown is a useful Design, one that a customer is likely to call for at any moment. Every Design shown has been passed upon by a practical man as being a practical subject. This Edition de Luxe will be sold only in cloth covers, very durably designed. Beyond the title page it contains no advertising and can pass with the customer as your own production. It consists of 128 pages, size 9x12 ins., solidly filled with illustrations of every necessary subject, to which is added 32 pages of white paper for the purpose of pasting in other designs we may print and which you would like to preserve. The paper used is a heavy cameo plate finish, which lends to the designs an appearance of singular softness and adds much charm to the printed page. Every design shown in our 32-page Handy Design Book for Solicitors (the one you supply to your agents) is reproduced in our Edition de Luxe, and under the same number; thus you can at once identify from the larger book any order sent in by your agents. Floral Designs de Luxe contains a reproduction of 355 Designs as follows: Bridal Bouquets, 27. Bridal Muffs, 2. Colonial Bouquets, 4. Reception Bouquets, 3. Wreaths, 32. Wreaths on Easels, 8. Standing Wreaths, 25. Christmas Wreaths, 4. Crosses and Standing Crosses, 14. Casket Covers, 8. Broken Columns, 2. Floral Crescents and Broken Wheels, 5. Pillows, 9. Floral Chairs, 6. Funeral Sprays, 8. Gates Ajar, 4. Anchors, 5. Floral Clocks, 2. Wedding Decorations, 4. Church and House Decorations, 6. Table and Mantel Decorations, 12. Christmas Baskets, 19. Easter Baskets, 29. Easter Store and Window Dressing, 2. Debutante Baskets, 8. Floral Hats, 4. Baskets of Plants, 12. Fancy Floral Baskets, 4. Harps and Lyres, 6. Floral Hearts, 2. Urns and Vase, 3. American Flags, 2. Standing Stars and Valentine Caskets, 4. Floral Horseshoes, 3. Decorated Automobiles, 2. Pony Trap and Bicycle, 2. Panels, 8. Emblems, 13. Miscellaneous Floral Designs, 26. Emblems of Leading American Orders, 16. TOTAL, 355. The use of this book will add greatly to your business. It will please your customers and will show them more clearly than any similar book yet printed the beauty of the retail florist's art. You need this book. Now ready for delivery. Why not order a copy today ? Price $2.50. delivery prepaid Our Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every-day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has'agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as^ioo copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Price; Ten copies, $3.50; 25 copies, $6.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35c. for a sample copy. • The Florists' Exchange, p-aBoxi697.NewvorkCity * $ # <|( <(^~ '.(Sf ^ ^ f!^ Altoona, Pa. The Story of a Suit for Damages I Myers Bros, of this city brought suit i against the Pennsylvania Railroad Co for heavy damages, which they claim were I inflicted upon tliem on accouat of the i tact that the railroad has been allowing [its engines to stand on a sidin? at a I point immediately on the border line of B their premises at Eldorado coaling and firing there, "thereby causing smoke soot jcoal gases and cinders to be discharged over and upon the glass co\ering plann ititE's greenhouses, thus causing a dis 1 coloration and forming a soot upon the iglass to such an extent that the rays of ithe sun necessary to the propagation of Iplants and flowers could not penetrate Ithe glass, thereby preventing the growth and flowering of the plants and utterly destroying the utility of the greenhouses 1 Despite the fact that Myers Bros had irepeatedly notified the railroad to desist from this practice, no attention was paid ^hereto. Mr. Myers kept track for one nonth and four days, of the number of engines and found that there were 285 )f them coaled and permitted to stand in I'ront of his property during that period. .1 Vi the trial, which took place at HoUi- ^k ^ M 1 — "1..^^^^ itt M/ERS BR iH I"-, daysburg, and after the testimony was all in the lawyers for the railroad com- pany moved for a non-suit in the case, and Judge BaJdrige upheld it, stating there was not sufiicient evidence to show either a willful and malicious neglect or the maintenance of an annoyance on the pait of the railroad company. Myers Bros, commenced business in iltoona 35 years ago. The range, the ^^lue of which they claim has been de- stroyed, numbers twelve modern green- houses, each 100ft. by 20ft. We show a pictuie of the range over which the law- suit has taken place and which Myers Bros have now commenced to disman- tle The cultivation of the land at Eldo- rido has been abandoned and ground purchased elsewhere. New greenhouses are now in course of erection in order to enable the business to be carried on. Waynesboro, Pa. — The Waynesboro Record reports that Henry Bichholz has shipped 250 Cardinal Rose plants to San Francisco, Cal., to be planted in the hor- ticultural section of the Panama exposi- tion to be held in 1915. The Greenhouse range of Myers Bros, at Altoona, Pa., rendered untenable through railroad engine smoke deposits. Hammonton, N. J. — Wm, F. Bassett, the pioneer Dahlia grower, celebrated his 87th birthday on Christmas Day. 38 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Tenna: Cart with Order. The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted. H2?WaSed, Situations Wanted or other Wants; alao of Greenhouses. Land, Second-hand Materials, — ir~. Sale or Rent. ,. „ . t arge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the solid, in ordinary reading type ike this, lUnlAv. No advt. accepted for less than thout display. No advt, AJvS. set in heavy faced type, 15 If riplies to Help Wanted, Situation other advertisements are to be addre: this office, please add 10 cts. to covel forwarding. Copy I t reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 DuVnV Street; or P. O. Box 1697, by Tuesday night to secure insertion m issue of Saturday. Advertisers the Western States desiring to jnitials may save time by having ^„„ .„ 1 directed care our Chicago representa- tive, James Morton, Room 307,143 No. Wabash Av. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, Feb. 1st, by a first-class grower, aged 30 years, married, can- 14 years' experience in Carnations, »„, Christmas and Easter stock, bulbs, bedding 1 pot plants. Have managed first-class conjmer- I places for 6 years; capable of taking charge 1 Candling men to advantage. Can lurnish best itage. i^&n lurnisn best C, care The Florists' SEEDSMAN— With twenty years experience as salesman and manager of flower, seed, bulb and mail order departments in well-known wholesale and retail establishments, desires to connect with reputable firm. Best of references. Address N. P.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Business man, 38, desires position as manager of the executive affairs of a concern with a view tolearmng the business; .20 years of 'hortiSfture. The Florists' Exchange. whSei t flowers have been grown. Can give SITUATION WANTED— By young man, Swed- ish. 31, experienced growing Carnations, Mums and general stock; sober, steady, reliable. Best of references. Please state wages and particulars in first letter. Enock Johnson, 2215 Strang Ave., Edenwald. Bronx, N. Y. City. SITUATION WANTED— By Seedsman, 15 years' experience with first-class house; understands vegetable and flower seeds, also plants; married. Address N. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, single, willing worker, strictly temperate; desires position where he can learn greenhouse work; some experience, best of reierences. Address N. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist, aged 29, married; wishes position on private place- 15 years experience; first-class reierences. F. W'olak, 417 E. 72d St., New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced man in outdoor work; aged 21, reasonable wages; references. Address N. O., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced propa- eator good general grower and expert designer. Reference. Address N. H., care The Florists' SITUATION WANTED— A Scotch boy wishes to SITUATION WANTED— By assistant gardener near Philadelphia; sober and intelligent young man. L. W., 512 Mifflin St., Philadelphia, Pa. HELP WANTED WANTED private estate who knows his work; must have references as to quaMcation and deportment; English, single, about 30 years of age. Address N. A., care The Florists' Exchange FLORIST Wanted— A good storeman. Must be an A 1 salesman and designer, and have best of references. Steady position with A 1 firm. Address N. C, care The Florists' Exchange. Next HELP WANTED annuals for bedding. Wages S50.0 References required. Address M. Florists' Exchange, 143 N. Wabash j the services of a young man. not over 30 years of age, who has a knowledge of greenhouse heating, drawing, estimating, etc. A splen- did opening with a good commencing salary, for an energetic and ambitious young man. Address M. A., care The Florists' Exciiange. WANTED— A first-cIass Carnation and 'Mum grower as foreman, married man preferred. Must be sober and industrious. State salary and references. Address G. L. Huscroft, 118-120 N. 4th St., Steubenville, Ohio. WANTED— Single man as plant grower, one who can produce good Christmas- and Easter stock. Send references and state age, nationality and ■wages expected in first letter. Address W. W. Hannell. Watervliet, N. Y. irsi' I Treas., Florence, WANTED— A first References reqi State wages. B Capable of taking full charge. [uired_ from previous employers. Co., Lancaster, Pa WANTED — A general greenhouse man on large plant in Virginia. State experience, references and wages expected in your Grst letter. Address N. P., care The Florists' Exchange . WANTED — A thoroughly experienced : once, as assistant with general greenh9u must understand all ends of the busim dress N. C, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Foreman Carnations, 'Mums, Easter and bedding st( L good designer; good wages. Add, 2 The Florists* Exchange. WANTED— Young man for STOCK FOR SALE AMPELOFSIS AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, Boston Ivy. all trans- planted; 3 year, heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. tops, $7.00 per 100; 18 to 24 in. tops, S5.00 per 100. Short tops, heavy roots, t3.00 per 100, «2S.00 per 1000; 2 year, heavy, 2M to 4 ft., $6.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 18 to 24 in., good, 60 for $2.00, by mail; $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 by express. AH well graded, strong rooted stock. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— 3.inth ej- tra strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 2>^-inch, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. The above are from true greenhouse-grown seed. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York Qty. A Japonic Julius R plants, 35c. to $2.50 :o., Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati, 2)i- in., from leaf cuttings. Place your order Estate of Louis Siebrecht, Floral CABIfATIONS CARNATIONS— Enchantress Oontlnaed to Next Oolnmn STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS CARNATION CUTTINGS New varieties of be January and February __ __ order now to insure early delivery Enchantress Supreme Gloria. Best pink Matchless. White 12.00 Philadelphia. Pink 12.00 Princess Dagmar 12.00 Domer*8 Scarlet Champion 12.00 Herald, new red 6.00 50.0 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 SO.O STANDARD VARIETIES Pink DeUght $5.00 $40.0 Gloriosa 3.60 30.0 Beacon. Selected stock 3.50 30.0 Eureka!' Whiter White I White Perfection. . White Winsor Enchantress. Winsor D. Gordon.... Harlowarden.. Victory 3.00 26.00 3.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 250 of one variety only at thousand rate, R. J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. Early Carnation Cuttings Enchantress Supreme 100 1000 Matchless $12.00 $100.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 Northport 6.00 60.00 Benora (Best variegated) 5.00 40.00 White Wonder 3.50 30.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 25.00 For January and February delivery: Peerless Pink (Dark pink) . -' ■ "■• Up- ■- Champion (Dorner's new red) ...... 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.00 Pink Delight 6.00 50.00 Eureka 6.00 50.00 9.00 80.00 The Herald 6.00 50.00 And all the standard varieties at $25.00 per 1000. Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemum Cuttings STOCK GUARANTEED New and Standard Commercial Varieties For full list and prices refer to page 1364B of the Dec. 13 issue of The Exchange. Roman J. Irwin 71 West 23d Street. NEW YORK CITY. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK— Robert Halli- dav. Ehse Papworth, Patty, Pres. Roosevelt, Advance, Mrs. Kelley, Dolly Dimple. CTCLAMENS > for next Christmas. White with red eye Pure white Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) . 3.50 30.00 CYCLAMEN-^-in. DAHLIAS— 300 kind Seed Co., Portland, YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety we have been growing with great success the past two seasons. Price, per 100, strong plants, $5.00. Weiland & Risch, Wholesale Cut Flowers, 164 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. Oontlnnad to Not Oolnaui STOCK FOR SALE FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, tabli id As $6.00 E COCOS WEDDELLIANA, fine, 2M-in., $12.00 "Boston ferns, well established bench plants. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT FERNS, best of the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- pact plant. Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. R. J. IRWIN, 71 W Send for complete catalt r^ork City. FINE BOSTON AND WHITMANI FERNS— Ready for 5 and 6-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Draciena Indivisa out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. Paul J. Burgevin, Florist, North Regent St.. Port Chester, N. Y. GERANIUKS WILL EXCHANGE Address John S. Critchley, GERANIUMS— Sti MJs — btrong, of 2 Viands- heavy, from Fall Cu otn ana proao jts., i.^arisiaut, in. j. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, 300 S. A. Nutt, 300 Mme. Buchner, 50 Col. Barre, 200 Beaute Poitevlne, 50 John Doyle, 50 Hubert Charron, 30 Ricard. $1.25 per 100. C. M. Downs, Mullica Hill, N. J. GERANIUMS— 4000 General Grant, double, 2V.-in. pots, J20.D0 per 1000;' 5000 Poitevine, 2y2-in., $25.00 per 1000; 2500 Nutt, 2y,-ln., $20.00 per 1000. All extra strong plants, ready for 4-in. pots and immediate delivery. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., N. Y. City. SURPLUS— 1000 each, Nutt and Hill, 2M-in. pots, S2.50 per 100; 1000 Nutt, Rooted Cuttings, from soil, $1.50 per 100. Cash, please. A. B, Graves, Northampton, Mass. ROSE GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, I rooted and clean) $1.00 per 100. Cash. Ge< Relyea, Orchard PI., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. HELIOTROPE HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, $1.60-$3.50 | each. Large specimens, $5.00-$7.60 each, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. NURSERT STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 12 to 18 inches $8.00 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2 to 3 feet 12.60 3 to 4 feet 20.00 Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN NURSERY J»NTSVILl[,AIA MANETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diate delivery, Enghsh or French grown. No. 1, , 6-9 mm., $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00. No. 2, , 3-5 mm., $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, New York^ BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 2-yr. transplanted well branched. $7.00 per 100; 12 to 18-in., fine, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, as good as the best; no charge for packing. Chaa. Bhick, Hightatown, LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c. -$1.00 each. Standards, $7.50-$10.00 each. Pyramids. $5.00-$7.50 each. JuUus Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 m., $2^ per 100, $16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000: 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per lOOO. Southside Nurseries, Chester, Va. BAY TREES and BOX TREES all sizes. Writf BERBERIS THUNBERGII— New sepajattc seeds, 20 oz. mailed, $1.25; 5 lbs. $4.35. F. N Hadden, 326 Washington St., Providence, R. I. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large planti $7,50-$35.«0 each, JuUus Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. PANSY PLANTS— Good, strong plants: a v«i fine strain, $4.00 per 1000. R. JT Irwin, 71 W 23d St., New York City, j Oontlnaed to Next Pas* The Florists' Exchange 39 STOCKJFOR^ALE PETUNIAS Morrell, Torrcsdale, FOmSETTIAS Poinsettia Stock Plants (The True Christmas Red Variety) 100 1000 Extra strong plants S12.00 8100.00 S.50 80.00 good value, so get your order WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for Rooted Cuttings and 2-in. pots of the following Roses: Lady Hillingdon, Double White KiUarncy. Rich- mond. Mrs. Taft, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killarney Queen and Pink Killarney. Flushing Rose Gardens, 69 Golden Ave., Flushing. N. Y. ^ GIANT PANSIES Special Florists' Miituie; Trira- pkt. 60c., oi. »4.00. _- ---- Jcs.tr. pkt. 25c., oz. Cassicr's Giants Improved, splendid mix- I. pkt. 60c., OI. $5.00. Trimardeau sorts as: e Colors, Golden Pure Yellow. Lord Beacons- Pure White, Yellow with eye. Each variety $2.00. My catalogue SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True SUver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, ready for immediate delivery. .... r 1000. 2Ji-ln. pot plants. 1.00 per 100, $35.00 per $1.75 per 100, $15.00 1 ready January Is 1000. Giant White, 2W-in., $3.50 $30.00 per 1000, rez ■ ' ■ R. J. Irwin, 71 W. WHITE GIANT SNAPDRAGONS— SeedUngs, tl.OO per 100; teansplanted, $1.60 per 100; from 2Ji-in. Dots. $2.00 per 100. Henry Eichholi, o. Pa, SNAPDRAGONS— New England Silver Pink : Orchard Park, N. Y. For Sale A Florist Establishment With about 30,000 sq. ft. of glass; 6 miles from the city of New York; estab- lished 12 years. Easy terms. Everything in first-class condition. Address, in first instance, FREDERICK H. DRESSEL 543 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N. J. Will help all around if you mention the Exchange leading of 4000. tanks, 9-room house in good order; barn, fine chicken house, stone and glass; tools of all kinds, horse, wagon and everything on place, except house- hold furniture. A big money maker for a live man. Property situated near three railroad sta- tions in Spring Valley, N. Y.; fine state roads. Price S6,500. J "• ' - show property, to gc Kessler, 113 W. 28th ;h. Possession' at c buyer._ Anph re. FOR SALE— One of the best retail florist estab- lishments in Northern Ohio; store fully equipped, consisting of show cases, refrigerators, auto de- livery car, stock, etc.; also 17 acres of good land; 5-200 ft. and 3-100 ft. greenhouses; boiler and packing shed, 36x100, all erected in 1911; houses planted with Roses, Carnations, etc.; 6-room house, 2 bams and other buildings, all in good opportunity for any one wanaug m enter inio a first-class retail trade. For further information write John Walker, Youngs- town, Ohio. TO RENT— 3 Curved-roofed Greenhouses, < room bungalow, attached, barn and 5 acres < ground. Located at Suffern, N. Y. Addre; George Stewart. Tuxedo, N. Y. Advertise Your Stock For Sale in this column MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO BUY— Complete .^Alld^U The Florists' SUNDRIES FOR SALE Second Hand Pipe AT UO^V PRICES All sizes, 1 inch and over, thoroughly overhauled, furnished with new threads and couplings, and guaranteed. Pipe for posts, cut to sketch. Pipe- fittings and Boiler Tubes, all sizes. MORRIS LEVINE 27 Stuyvesant Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y- STRAW MATS— The very best strong hand made hotbed and coldframe mats, size 3x6; for sale at Sll.OO per doz. Cash with order. O. Moe, MATS— We maKC the most and coldframe Mats on th for circular. Warts Bros.. K S2.25; Burlapped, PipeBargains We can offer very reasonable prices on New Pipe, sizes 1 to 2 inch. If in the market for any quantity, kindly, commu- nicate with us before buying elsewhere. Eagle Metal & Supply Co. Jobbers in Wrought Iron and Steel Pipe Roebling and North 11th Streets BROOKLYN, NEW YORK "I have got quite a number of shippers and customers through advertising regu- larly in your paper." — John M. Mc- INTYEE, wholesale florist, Philadelphia. New York State Notes Newburgh Holiday trade was fully equal to, if not surpassing, previous records, is the unanimous opinion of the craft. Flower- ing plants were in more demand. It was noted that not one of the flower stores carried artiflcial goods, but gave promi- nence to the natural article. Geo. H. Chadborn, of Sehaefer's, re- marked upon the increased sales of ever- greens. The firm's choice stock of plants and cut flowers found ready sale. Percy Herbert, of Yuess Gardens Co., had the largest stock of Poinsettias of the finest quality, made up and single ; also combinations that sold well. Mark Crawshaw, at the West End, practically cleaned out of both flowering and foliage plants. His Carnations were of the finest in town. He is already pre- paring benches for Spring business. Newburgh Floral Co. formerly shipped a quantity of cut stocK to Manhattan, but its increasing retail business takes almost its entire crop. The funeral of a prominent society lady on Saturday, Dec. 27, called for many designs, so that there was nothing of note left over at the end of the week. C. H. Masten has the only strictly seed store on the West Shore, and reports a satisfactory clean up, with excellent pros- pects for a busy Spring. The members of the craft in Newburgh unite in wishing their fellow craftsmen of the country, through the medium of The Florists' Exchange, a Prosperous New Year. Fishkill Wood Bros, had no surplus in cut flow- ers after filling all holiday orders, and are busy preparing the usual extensive stock of rooted cuttings which are a spe- cialty with them. Interior of Flower Shop of Edw. Sceery, Paterson, N J Taken during the Chrysanthemum display around Thanksgiving time. The photograph i best of a shop interior which we have received in some time. Mr. Sceery mforms us it at night. Everything is so clear in the picture that a description of the shop s conte: not seem at all necessary. Kind Words from Readers "The 25th anniversary number of The Exchange was received early, and every subscriber here and in adjacent cities was delighted with it, and will keep it as a momento of the enterprise shown in its preparation. Long may it live !" — W. P. CooK, Montgomery, Ala. "I look forward every week for receipt of my copy of The Floeists Exchange. Your anniversary number was certainly grand." Wrentham, Mass. Elton Metcalf. Spring shipments The New Tear will see the first heavy dispatch South of slug shot and other materials foi growers in Texas and Louisiana Marlborough Velie Bros, report good sales of Carna- tions and Narcissi at Christmas. Paper- white Narcissi are a specialty. The fine stock illustrated in The Exchange re- cently was an example of their usual quality. W. M. Readers will confer a favor upoi more than passing value If, when o stock of our advertisers, they seeing the advt. in The Exchange. A Comparison of Advertising Costs $39.»2 one-inch $117, 00 $234.22 $4250, further Moral Is the advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one year, 52 issues. Total circulation, over 423,000 copies. Is the cost of a three-inch advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one year, 52 issues. Total circulation, over 425,000 copies Is the cost of a six-inch advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one year, 52 issues. Total circulation, over 425,000 copies. 00 Would be the cost of the one cent stamp required to address and mail 425,000 circulars, exclusive of tiie great addi- tional expense for envelopes and addressing same, paper, printing, etc. The advertisements in THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE are ALWAYS read. The circular generally goes into the waste basket, without being read. Build on a solid founda- tion. Invest your money with care. You are not making a mistake when you advertise in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, the dividend producer. Bind Your Florists' Exchangfe Each and every issue of The Florists' Exchange is good enough to keep. You can't keep it conveniently and ac- cessibly unless you have a binder in which to file it weekly. We offer subscriberB the most perfect binder made — the Edwards. We use it ourselves, so we know. We will send you a bmder, postpaid, for One Dollar. It will hold 26 numbers of the Exchange. Its advantages over all other binders: strength, durability, no punching of boles required, sin^e copies can be inserted or removed without disturbing the others. At the end of each six months we will mail you a complete index; this index gives you immediate reference to all the information which we have printed in that period. Your business is now grown so im- portant that you ebould be in a position to refer back to our files for any inform- ation deaired. This you cannot do with- out a binder. Better aend for oaa now. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQE Nos. 2 to 8 DUANE STREET. NEW YODK 40 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists 20,000 BOXES All that is left Get them while they last, at the following low prices w 16 18 20 22 Price List of Florist Boxes No. 10. 8. 12. 16 Per ...18x^''5x3 ! ...21 X 5x3K ...24x 5x31^ ...28x 5x3H ...21x 8x5 ...30 X 5x31^ ...24x 8x5 ...28x 8x5 ...30x 8x5 ...36 X 8x5 ...30x12x6 ...36x14x6 36 X 12 X 6 100 Manila Green 1.50 $1.65 1.65 1.85 2.15 2.35 2.65 Mist Gray $1.80 . 2.10 . 2.50 . 2.90 5. 17. 6. 7. 18 2.65 2.90 2.85 3.00 3.20 3.30 3.50 4.00 . 3.00 . 3.50 . 3.75 . 4.75 15. 13. 14. 1<1 5.00 5.50 5.80 6.20 7.00 7.50 6.85 . 5.75 . 6.50 s 16 s 18^ Bouque 19x9x8 M 19x9x8 M reath Boxes ManHa x7 $5.00 x8 6.00 t Boxes anila... $4.75 St Gray 5.00 Violet Boxe No. Shtx 1 8 x5x4 2 9^x6x5 3 10x7x6 4 12x8x7 s Per 100 $1.60 1.90 20 3 22 s x9 7.00 x9 8.00 . 2.50 . 3.00 PRINTING— 30O and over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE Less than 300, a charge of 50 cents. Unknown customers, please give reference, or cash with order Henry M. Robinson & Co. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Manufacturers and Importers of Florist Supplies Hardy Cut Evergreens ■"'"■ Boston, Mass. Hill. 25290 7 OUR NEW STORE 2 Winthrop Square 32 Ods Telephoo Main, 2439-2616-261 7-261S Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000, $1.75; 50.000, $7.50 Manufactured by Hr.J.COWEE. Berlin, N.T. Write them you read thla adTt. In the Bxchange Southern Wild Smilax Perpetaoted and Natural Sheet Moss E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Give eredlt wbere credit 1b dae — Mention Bichange Laurel-Moss-Boxwood Per Bag $1.26 Green Sheet Moss. Clump Mosa Laurel Stems, large bag Laurel Branches, 2x2x4 ft. case.. per Rne quality . W. Z. Purnell, Snow Hill, Md. Write them you read thla advt. In the Exchange AA'I HOLLY RED ITALIAN RUSCUS Natural Prepared. Fire Proof Beautiful effects may be obtained by filling Vases Fancy Wicker Baskets, etc., with the Ruscus. Per lb.. 50o.. 60o. and 75o. Prices subject to advance. Place your order at once GEO. H.ANGtRMUEllER, 1324 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo WHOLESALE FLORIST Please mention the Exchange when writing. The Prices Advertised in the Florists* Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. Increase the value of your plants by using m Handy Handle Fits securely on any standard pot and by the use of a little Chiffon or Ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional cost increasing the price of your plant ioo%. PRICES 1. 12 inches high $2.50 per dozen. 2. 15 inches high 3.50 per dozen. 3. 18 inches high 4.00 per dozen. 4. 24 inches high 5.00 per dozen. 5. 30 inches high 6.50 per dozen. 6. 36 inches high 9.00 per dozen. At your dealers or direct GEORGE B. HART Manufacturer 24 tO 30 StOUB St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange The Kervan Co. "»«^"«!*^ WHOLESALE "'" """ ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— I Fmcr and Dugs Fenu, Green and Bionn Southern WUd SmiUr. Fresh Cut PJmetto GJk and Eiucothoe Spravn. Sphapimn, and Cabbage Palm Leave.. Fr«ih Cut Cyca., „ ?^ P'^ ^heet Lump and Sp^ MoaKt. Hemlocic, Laurel, Spruce and Boi Wood Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Mosh Cocoa ■ " • ■ • ... - . I FJ„, Birch and Coric Bark., etc Material in Seawin. TheModel Camatioii and Tomato Supports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write Jor Complete Catatopu IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchan GIBBONS THE SMILAX MAN RED LEVEL, • SLAIUIMA Glvecredlt where credit Is due — MentlonExcbaaee MICHIGAN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale G>mnussum Florists Dealo's in Fancy Fans 38-40 Broadway^ Detroit, Mich. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the i^ ^ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS F Landscape Gardening Home-makers, taaght by Prof. Beal of Co»- ndl Univernty. the growsac edge of Landscape Art. methods and practice M the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable for those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. Mutual Reciprocity— Sa^ I Exchange WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, Manfadm t4-ie stone Street, ROOHKSTEB, N. T. will help all aronnd U yon mention Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. S2.50 per ease. Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWELL Tbe Woodsman Co. E9*rytbing in Southern EtergreenM BVBRORBGIV. ALA^^^IVIA Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange AReconlToBeProiidOf The Florisn' HaU AaaocUtton haa saU MM loaaw amountliut to a total of tMS,OM.M For fidl parUeuIara aooreu JOHN G. ESLER, SaddleRlver.N.J. January S, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 41 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA You cannot afford to hai')>e empty shebes after your prosperous holiday trade We have the only Sunshine Baskets on the market. They brighten up your place. Other salable articles of all kinds can be supphed. Write Pof Our "Silent Salesman" H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. TrifUng Coat If you will < INSURANCES Lehman Wagon Heater There is no danger of fire ; no smoke, dirt or gases to injure the plants. They burn Lehman Coal, which costs less than half a cent per hour. t^"350,000 Lehman Heaters are in actual use, which shows they have merit. Florists everywhere use and recommend them. HAVE YOU ONE? BEWARE OF IMITATIONS! Write for circular telling more about them today. LEHMAN BROS, Manufacturers 10 Bond Street. NEW YORK J. W. ERRtNGER, General Western Sales Agent 20 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. : la du& — Meptloa Exchange PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU, MR, FLORIST 'IVI. RICE C0.9 Philadelphia, Pa. i credit is due — Mention Exchange Do Not hat The Accounts Owin^ Yon Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States & Canada. NATIONAL TLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 6S Pine Street, NEW TORK Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Excliafige For the Southwestern Market RIBBONS and CHIFFOKS lO-inch filk chiffoa apccial ftt 10c per yard. Thb n f*nc7 goods at a very low figure. AH color*. Wimfler Wholesale Floral Co. ISlOlPine Street, St. LOUIS, MO. Write them you read thlB adyt. In the Exchange Eiyria, 0. RUSSIN & HANFLING Willow and FafflyBaskels for Florists Dcalera In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES •a-OoT SpKuhia: Wbwt Sheaves and Baaketi Will help all aronnd if yon mention tile Exchange Making Gas Tar The following is a recipe for making gas tar : To one gallon of finely-sifted dry soil add half a pint of pure gas tar (tar varnish should not be used) ; mix this in an iron pot and place over a steady fire, adding boiling water sufficient to bring it to the consistency of paint. When cool the mixture is ready for use. stock of our advertlsersj they ' The Exchange. .Notwithstanding the local indU! dullness, the Christmas business completed by our florists was bigger in volume than ever before. The supply o:' cut flow«rs of all kinds proved vastly in- adequate for the demand, the prices being well sustained. Immense quantities such pot stock as Ericas, Begonias, Aza- leas, Primroses and ferns, all in fine dition, were sold, the retail stores being well cleaned out early on Wednesday evening. Sales of artificial flowers and Christmas greens showed a large increase and point to the growing popularity of this class of goods. Charles Erhardt, of the Flower Shop, Lorain, following a strenuous holiday season, spent a few days with his family in Pittsburgh, early in the week. Mrs. James Copas was hurried to the hospital to undergo an operation for ap- pendicitis on Dec. 23. The operation was succesful, the patient getting along very nicely at this writing. Mr. Copas has the sympathy of his local fellow crafts- men in suffering this misfortune at this particular time of the year, as his wife is very popular with his trade and her absence was sorely felt by all hands. I.. C. Hecock is of the opinion that it would have been impossible for his horse and wagon system of a year ago to have handled his holiday business. The de- liveries were very heavy, an extra car besides his own auto being required. Carek & Mecera report a Christmas trade that showed a gratifying increase over their business of a year ago. A. A. Pox, of Hecock's force, spent his Christmas at Nova, where his family held a reunion. J. McL. N. J.— The Paterson Flori- cultural Society has received a State charter. The incorporators are : James Schofield, Jos. M. Ackerman, Francis Bredden. McCray Refrigerators Keep Flowers Fresh and Salable A McCray-Refrigerator will more than pay for itself in one year by keeping and displaying flowers in fresh, salable condition. It's the best investment you can make. Write For Our Florist Catalog that illustrates and ie- scribes a great variety of McCray Refrigerators and Display Cases, for florists' use. We make florists' refrigerators for every requirement. Please specify catalog you want. McCray Refrigerator Company 667 Lake Street Hendallvlile, Indiana CHICAGO 158 N. Wabash Ave., NEW YORK McCray Bldg., 7-9 West 30th Street : Is due — Mention Exchange Place Your Orders for Fancy or Dagger Ferns with us now and save money. $1.25 per 1000. Discount on large orders. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. FINE BRONZE or GREEN GALAX, $1.00 per 1000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 75c. per large sack; 12 bbl. bales, $5.00. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-lb. cases, $5.00. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per bunch of 50 sprays. Try them. ^11 K.inds of Evergreens Crowl Fern Co. MILLINGTON. MASS. Reciprocity — Saw 122 W. 25th Street NEW YORK REED & KELLER S'SSr-r": FLORISTS' SUPPLIES r.r'.'ftffi'SgK Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange JOS. G. NEIDINGER, Florists' Supplies 1513-15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Til ^*i— *^e Exchange when writing. __^_^__^^ READ FOR PROnXI USE FOR RESULTS I Our Advertising Co.umns 42 The Florists' Exchange TLOWERS or SUPERIOR QUALITY R.oses, Carnations, Snapdrag'ons ALFRED H. LANGJAHR. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 150 West 28th Street. NEW YORK TBUBPHOP^eS, IVIAOISOIS SOUAKE 4e2&-4627 FERNS :00. ASPARAGUS i, 2M-in., S2.00 per 100. Boston, 4-in., ROOTED CUTTINGS PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per 100; ine EtoUe d'Or, S2.00 per 100; Giant YeUow, VUte, »1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 7Sc. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. tl.OO per 100. J9.00 per 000. t~ ^ ALTERNANTHERA. 6 kinds, $4.50 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Blue. 75c. per 100. GENISTA. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gumey and Pauline, 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. FUCHSIA. 1.00 per 100. PRIMULAS. Obconlca, miied; Baby and Malacoides, $2.00 per 100. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted, 2)i- ic, 2c. GENISTA. 2}i-in.. 3c DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Giant, Z-in.. 2c. MOONVINES. 2}i.in.. 3c HARDY PINKS, six varietic, -. or 2H and 3-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. YELLOW DAISY. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2>i-in., $2.00 per 100 WHITE MARGUERITE. 2 in., 2c. Cash, please BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. _ GJTe credit wherecredlt 1b doe — Mentloa Exchange FERNS BOSTON FERNS From 6-iii. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; 7-m. pots, $9.00 per doz.; 8-m. pots, $12.00 per doz. fern Seedlings a Specialty ALL GOOD CLEAN STOCK HaTing considerably increased my stock of same, I am in the position to fill larger orders, at prices as follows: Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 ; Caumps, $9.50 per 1000, $8.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in flats, $1.25 per flat (110 clumps) ; 50 or more, $1.00 per flat. B. Soltau Fernery 251 Grant Avenue - JERSEY CITV, N. J. Is due — Mention Exchange Easter Roses IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT READY FOR 4- and 5-INCH POTS <-in, $2.60 per 100. £$tock up for Xmas SJow , $2.60 per 100. $1.00 I •chsaeltll and Golden Bedder, 76c. per 100. A. No. 1 Stock Double white. $1.00 per 100: yeUow F. C. RIEBE Write them you read this s WEBSTER, MASS. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bujky. healthy, full grown. 2K-in. itock. in largest and best assortment. $3.00 per 100. $26.00 per 1000. la SOOO lots. $22.00 per 1000. right size for center plants. $1.30 per per 100. $95.00 per 1000 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Fn-ns). Strong clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in.. $4.00 ' ' " 100; i ■ - $9.00 JSooo' l-in., $6.00 3-in.. $4.00 per doi.. $30.00 per per doz., $46.00 per 100; 6-iiu, $70.00 per 100. Extta large condition, 3-m., $3.00 per doz., $20. 4-in.. $6.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. More About Sowbugs A correspondent, A. A. Laub, at New Hamburgh, N. Y., says that he has had splendid results in clearing out sow bugs from plant houses by using Hammond's slug shot. "We gave a good dusting be- tween the Carnation plants, also along the edge of the benches, back and front, under the benches and on the walks, and did not water for three or four days. A little slug shot on the foliage will not hurt them ; it will wash off very easily but be sure to cover the ground carefully. The results were that it killed every sow bug. This certainly beats all other remedies and costs very little trouble to place FOR SALE Flower Shop A well paying and fully equipped store in city of twenty thousand in State of Wash. Only store in city. In heart of business district. 100 miles from Seattle. Good reason for selling. Fine " " young jnity for Poughkeepsie Considerable interest is taken in the controversy regarding artificial plants and flowers appearing in the 'New York Times, and while agreeing with the views expressed by M. C. Ebel, the craft find the sales of the natural product fully up to that of previous years. Saltford Flower Shop, Gindra Greenhouses, Mur- phy & Schaubraun, each expressed them- selves as being well satisfied with sales, and look for the usual good business at the opening of the several schools and Vassar College. W. M. Gloucester, Mass. — Fire in the greenhouse of Sidney F. Haskell at mid- night on Dec. 17 caused a heavy loss, one end of the house being completely destroyed. handsomely crested, strong in growth, compact in habh. ad- mirable in all sizes, from a Table Fern to in. plants, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. J. F. ANDERSON, Short NiHs, N. J. Gasoline as an Insecticide "The fumes of gasoline are said to be so deadly to flies and gnats that if a small quantity of the spirit is poured into a wine glass and placed near the insects they will drop helplessly into the liquid," says Ironmonger. "Motorists are now claiming, as a setoff to their pollution of the atmosphere, that the dispersing effect of imperfectly consumed gasoline floating in the atr has resulted in the marked reduction of flies and other insect pests. If it be a fact that flies, gnats, 'skeeters,' etc., cannot live near petrol vapor, a fine opportunity is presented for some in- genious individual to devise a ' safety sprayer for use in houses in hot weather when files are about. Such an appara- tus would be simpler, cheaper, and less objectionable than sticky fiy-papers, traps, or the other messy devices with which people now wager war on flies." Readers will confer more than -^asslno vak stock of 01 ■' -MEW YORK, Dec. 31.— For reports on the sales and prices of cut flowers for Christmas, subsequent to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, our readers are referred to our New York Christmas letter, which will be found elsewhere in this issue. The business in the wholesale cut flower market since Christmas has been rather slow, as was to be expected period between t Today, Wednesday, th< holidays, of busi- good Saturday. What the night will bring forth in regard to buy- ing is yet an unknown quantity, and we are not disposed to prophesy. American Beauty Roses are in fair supply, and the demand for these up to noon today was not large; from 30c. to 60c. were the prevailing figures for special grade blooms. The supply of tea Roses is abundant, and the de- mand for these is only moderate. Fancy and top grade blooms are sell- ing for about the following prices: Killarneys, My Maryland, Lady Hilling- for today Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28tli Street, New Yorl( City Telephone. 2315 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them yon read this advt. In the Esehange WHOLESALE FLORIST 5 West 26th Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It la the Bscbange i Tin help all aronnd It yon HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ "i^SBFoF VALLEY *'-^o^N^n^>.ND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. //.^LTI^SS 105 W. 28th St.. New Y« Frank H. Traendly Charles Schen c TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 101 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 7416 Madison Square Consignments Solicited BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. ^HOLrESAUE PUORISTS, Conslsriments Solicited Telephones. Madison Squ 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK on read this advt. Id the Esebaoge Horace £• Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 57 WEST 28th STREET T>lenhones. 22nn and 22lll Madison i NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, Dec. 31, 1913 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday e & Maid, Special. Extra.'.'. No. Prince de Bulgarie Mrs. George Shawyer . Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Mme, Abel Chatenay . Milady J.J. L. Mock Hybridum and Croweanum Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches. . . . Sprengeri, bunches BouTardla, per bunch Daisies Ferns, per 1000 Galax, green and bronze per 1000.. 1.00 to 1.25 r-Whit J Pink i Red. LYcIIc (♦The Highest Varieties.) Novelties. . Chrysanthemums, Singles, per bunch. Pompons, per bunc Gardenias, per doz. Hyacinths LUac, per bunch.... Lilies, Longiflonim. . Lilies, Rubrum Lily of the Valley... Mignonette per doz. Narcissus, P. W., pi Orchids, Cattleyas.. Cypripedii LYellowand^ Ipinl TRe Easter stock. The Florists' Exchange 47 ANNOUNCEMENT [E wish to announce that we are to open a Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House on January 1, at 278 Devon- shire Street, Boston. The flower trade has increased to nearly double to what it was five years ago, while the wholesale houses have not increased proportionately. We will carrry the very best stock from the best growers in New England and will also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as the pro- gressive florist will require. All that we ask is your patronage. We can as- sure you that we will most conscientiously endeavor to justify whatever confidence you may repose in us. Our aim will be never to disappoint. We have been in the wholesale flower busi- ness for 15 years and we are in a position to know fully what this means to the florists. We are situated in the heart of the Wholesale Flower District, near to the North and South Stations, and where the products of a million feet of glass are marketed, so that we are ideally situ- ated to fill your orders at the shortest notice. We guarantee satisfaction at all times and trust that we will have future business acquain- ance. B. A. SNYDER & CO. 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Thos. Roland cleaned up all his plants and had a good supply of Roses from his greenhouses at Revere. The Sweet Peas at Revere are looking well and very nice flowers are being picked now. A. M. Davenport of Watertown, cleaned out everything he had in the way of flowering plants : his Begonias and Azaleas went early in the week. John McKenzie, of North Cambridge, had a big lot of Azaleas which were well grown and forced to perfection. He had a keen demand for his plants and is well pleased. James Wheeler of Natick had, in ad- dition to his pinks, a good cut of yellow Marguerites, which sold readily. W. R. Morris, of Wellesley, had superb Richmond and Pink and White Killarney Roses which found ready sale at the Co-operative Flower Market. The Welch Bros. Co. did a heavy ship- ping business in the early part of the week which was larger than a year ago. Hutchinson & Sons of Lexington, had the best BonnafEon Chrysanthemums that were seen in the city, and the best of them sold for $2.50 per dozen. Mrs. J. Flood does not grow flowering plants now, but devotes her houses to Asparagus of which she had a good sup- ply. Zinn, the retail florist on Park St., had an increased business. He says plants sold better than flowers. Penn the Florist had to hire a large basement store to accommodate his Galvin's did an immense turn over in both flowers and plants, and sold prob- ably more Am. Beauty Roses than all the other stores put together. Wax Bros., on Tremont St., are well pleased. They handled an immense iJowers and plants and are The Edgar Eros, sold all then superb I Poinsettias, and -the Sweet Peas in the I other greenhouses are coming along nicely. The inaugural meeting of the Massa- 1 chusetts Horticultural Society for the I year 1914 will be held in Boston, at a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 10. The business will be the hearing of the in- augural address of President John K. M. L. Farquhar, the report of the board of trustees, the report of officers. and the report of the chairmen of the various committees. A. F. Hills, who has been with the Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, for a number of years, and previous to his coming to this country with James Veitch & Sons, London, England, is now with the Joseph Breck & Sons Corp., Boston, in charge of its flower seed and bulb de- partment. The next meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club will be on Jan. 16. The principal business of the evening will be the installation of officers, and after that there will be an entertainment and refreshments. As usual it will be ladies' night. The Henry M. Robinson Co. at 2 Winthrop . sq., did the largest Christmas business in the history of the firm. The shipping of plants and flowers was much in excess of a year ago. The firm had a plentiful supply of all kinds of goods and is receiving pleasing reports from its cus- tomers of the flne quality of the goods it shipped and the excellent condition the goods reached customers in the vari- ous parts of New England. R. C. The members of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will hear an ad- dress, on Jan. 10, by Mrs. Francis King, of Alma, Mich., on "Flower Groupings in a Michigan Garden," (illustrated). Albany, N. Y. Christmas business was a record breaker and our florists are more than satisfied. A municipal Christmas tree was on the lawn in front of the Capitol, and was lit up with a thousand electric liglits. People from Troy, Scheneotady, and other local towns, came to see it. The Rosary, Steuben St., sold almost its entire stock of flowers and plants. During the balance of the week the em- ployees were kept busy with funeral and decoration orders. We are sorry to state that Ed. Mene of this flrm is laid up with poisoning in his hand from a Rose thorn. We hope nothing serious will come of it H. G. Byres, North Pearl St., had din- ner and club decorations. F. A. Danker, Maiden Lane, reports a very satisfactory Christmas with thou- sands of orders, and he had very few complaints. Ilazeltine's Flower Shop, Central ave., had business far above the owners' ex- pectations, and they were kept busy day and night. L. Menands, Cemetery ave., has been compelled to turn out everyone of his many gardeners and helpers to decorate and 'deliver his many orders. He has hundreds of graves and plots to look after. Trav John Qcreasing ion, S. Pearl St., sold 2d flower. Business is . section. Gloeckner, State St., was not elected vice-president of the city as stated las't week, but second vice-president of the Albany General Commerce. Henkes Bros., Newtonville, N. T., re- port an all around clean up, not only in plants, of which they sold thousands, but on Christmas day not a cut flower was to be had in their many greenhouses. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, in figuring up the sales, claim that these are far ahead of last year. Roses, Carna- tions, Violets and Valley were in de- mand, and prices were at the top notch. We are sorry to hear that Mr. San- ders, head gardener to H. G. Eyres, had to attend the funeral of his sister this week. John J. Berberiek, Second ave., is very busy with decorations for the New Tear, beside his many orders of funeral work. His cut flower trade is better than it has been at any other Christmas. The entertainment committee of the Florists' Club requests every one of the members to be present at the next meet- ing, Jan. S, as it has arranged for an enjoyable entertainment. The meeting will be held at the Albany Cut Flower Exchange at 8 p.m. L. H. S. tail price was high. There seemed to be more plants sold this year than last. The little French handle baskets with plants as a novelty were good sellers and brought good prices. The Bon Ton Flower Shop had a very good Tuletide decoration and display of flowers and report trade as more than double that of last year. Spear & McManus of Asylum st. re- port an exceptionally good business. Edw. Welch of Annawan and Asylum sts. reports a fine business ; he sold clean out of stock of all kinds, all of his own growing. George McClunie of Main st. has been busy with funeral work and the Christ- mas trade. We are all tired out and do not want to talk, and as we only have one day more to live this year, all the craft here in Hartford that I have visited for news in 1913 extend their heartfelt congratu- lations and wish me to wish you and aU of the craft a Happy and Prosperous New Tear. G. G. McC. Pittsburgh, Pa. Hartford, Conn. The Christmas trade was above expec- tations. All of the florists sold out clean. Stock was quite plentiful as a rule. Car- nations were rather scarce, and the re- Christmas trade is over, and from all reports it was from 25 to 33 1-3 per cent, better than last year. Orders came in slowly, but the last few days before Christmas everybody was busy. W' had lOin. of snow on Christmas Day, and since then the thermometer here has fallen as low as 10 to 15 degrees above zero and is still considerably below freez- ingpoint, Dee. 30. The stock of cut flowers was of fair quality and brought about the usual Christmas prices. Roses from 12c. up. Am. Beauty, $9 per dozen up ; Carnations ' from 6e. up. Violets cosit $1.50 for 100, selling from $3 and better, retail. The quality was good. Plants sold remark- ably well, Begonias better than ever. They ] were in good shape and mostly Glory of Cincinnati which keeps tolerably well. Poinsettias in pans went well, Dracfenas not well. Primroses sold readily, also Azaleas, Tulips, and made up baskets. Trees were about all sold. Both Laurel and Pine wreathing was used consider- ably for decoraitions. Holly was in good demand and wreaths sold at from 15c. up to $1. Deliveries of flowers and 4,S The Florists' Exchange vrn^^ror- ROSES AND CAKNA'riONS All the Leading PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES 50 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL e fliem yon read this advt. In the Exchange Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO, ILL. OlTe f rpillt wliere crefllt l8 i ST. PAUL, MINN. L. L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS 1 mention th« Tltt^hange when wTiting. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, Dec. 30, 1913 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Be Specials 24-inch stems 20-inch stems White and Pink KlUarney. Specials Medium 1 Short I Killamey Queen Milady, special ! Medium ;..• Mrs. Aaron Ward » special . . Mntnal Reciprocity— Saw It In t POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DIALERS IN ^ CUT FLOWERS MI Telegraph and Telephone Ordeii Given Prompt Attention 72-74 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO Greenhouses. Morton Grove, 111. Write them you read tbla advt. Id tUe Exchange "The Busiest House in Ciiicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Mrs. Chas. Russell, special. Medium , My Maryland, special Medium Richmond, special Medium Short Sunburst ■ ■ Mrs. Taft, special. CARNATIONS— Highei 1 ot Sf White... Pink.... Red Leucothoe Sprays LlUum Longiflorum Lily of the VaUey Mignonette ■,:,■.•.••■ Narcissus, Paper White. Orchids- Cattleyas Dendrobiums'. .per 1000 .per 1000 j!00|'Roman Hyacinths. Snapdragons, bunch . Sweet Peas A. L. Randall Company CHICAGO, ILL. H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. 1 leaves $1.35 perbox Give credit wbere creditTs due — Mention Excbange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE .30 East Randolph Street OMICAQO ' wnte them you read this advt. In the Exchange FERNS FOR DISHES FINE ASSORTMENT OP BEST VARIETIES. STOCK IS VERY FINE '55^ WHITMANI AND BOSTON FERNS IN 6. 7, 8 INCH POTS SEHD rOlR PRICES w^w^m.im^^^-w rf^^rf>u^l I Ikfl Oale Avenue and Aladlson Street ERNEST OECtiSLIIM "^ river forest, iuu. Mutual Reciproelty— Saw It In the Exchange WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILLo wliJcli will keep tiini and his assistants busy for a time. IMildred, the little daughter of Mr. Waters, is reported to be on the sick list this week. Several car loads of Mistletoe from the Southwest reached this city the day after Christmas that could not be disposed of at any price. The Franklin MacVeigh plants were made in good time, due to the automobilea. . , The January meeting of the Florists Club takes place Tuesday, Jan. .6, at the Fort Pitt Hotel, and Pres. Neil Mc- Callum promises a good program. Geo. B Parker, secretary of the Pittsburgh Camera Club, will give an illustrated lec- ture on "The Wild Flowers of Allegheny County," and Mr. McCallum says his pic- tures are superb. Nomination for officers of the olub to serve for the new year will also be made. E. O. Reihemah. Chicago Joe Bieber, manager of the new store of John T. Bluir on E. Monroe st., re- ports a good holiday trade. The demand for blooming plants was much ahead of the cut flower demand. A full. page ad. in the Daily Tribune, on Dec. 22, was instrumental in securing many customers for this new store. _, P. Klingsport of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, states that this body had a splendid Christmas trade, and the bookings for shipments on Dec. 29 and 30, for New Year, is up to all former records. Red Roses and Violets were re- ported as the only short items of stock in their Christmas supply. John Michelsen of the E. C. Amlmg Co., believes the Chicago market has been the best in the country for the growers this Christmas. All stock sold at good prices, and while there was a full supply of home grown stock, it took many large shipments of Eastern grown stocky to help meet the demand. This is particu- larly true in regard to American Beauty " ■■ _ ' '"ti than ever before. . . , . , Erne & Klingel are well satisfied with their Christmas trade. THey had suf- ficient stock to meet all requirements. White Carnations and Enchantress were more plentiful than ever before, but the reds in both Roses and Carnations were reported to be on the short list. Tim Matehen states that Peter Rem- berg's cut of Roses was all that could be desired. He had abundance of stock to fill all shipping orders in good shape as well as lots of select stock left for the home purchasers. The Christmas cut has not by any means used up the supply, as large orders are booked for shipping for New Tear's trade. A T. Pyfer of the Chicago Carnation Co., reports the best sale of Carnations on record. All stock was plentiful Jind especially in reds, where The Herald and Aviator proved their splendid qualities. These two have been money makers for this company this season. The Fleischman Floral Co. made a specialty of Violets and American Beauty Roses, and Ardisias, Poinsettias and Pan- danus Veitchii in plants. An entire page advertisement in the Smiday Tribune helped to dispose of a large amount of this stock. A. Lange, 25 E. Madison st., reports a splendid Christmas trade, all stock, selling well. Potted, plants sold well in Azaleas, Begonias, Ericas, Poinsettias and Ar- disias. Mr Lange had a splendid Christ- mas window where red tapestry and Christmas bells were used for a back- STound of swinging baskets of choice Roses, orchids and berried plants. A large centerpiece of Cypripediums and Lilv of the Valley was effective T E Waters, chairman of the good of the 'club committee of the Chicago Flo- rists' Club, states that all Carnation growers who desire to exhibit any ^ of their latest novelties at the next meeting of the club can address shipments to him care of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., 72-74 East Randolph st. The best of care will be taken of all exhibits received, and will be properly staged for the inspection of the club members on the evening of the sale in Winter berries. The company ap- peared to be the only one in the majket that could supply this article m any quantity. Mr. Deamud stated that he found them more profitable for holiday trade than cut flowers. Harry C. Rowe states that he is satis- fied that there is a good fleld for the sale of made up wreaths of foliage for the holiday trade. His first experiment m this line is highly satisfactory. Mr. Rowe opened his old stand on Monroe St. and disposed of a good lot of flowering plants and cut flower stock. Ernest Rober of Wilmette, was m the city a few days ago and states that he was completely sold out of flowering plants a couple of weeks before Christ- mas. He considers the Cyclamen the best all around plant for Winter blooming. It gives more genuine satisfaction to plant buyers than either the Poinsettia or Be- gonia. He is also of the opinion that there is more money in growing Cycla- mens and selling them frorn^ smaU^pots at an approximate prici " " *""^ $12 per 100, according growing on purposes, raising them into largei „ ^ , . v ing them at even a very much higher price proportionately. The McNefE-Swenson Publicity Service tor florists has made rapid strides in the extension of business all over the coun- try. The business for December has been more than double what it was a year ago The leading florists of all the large cities Bast, West, North and South are among its patrons. Two new salesmen have been added for the Spring cam- The Garland Greenhouse Manufactur- ing Co., Des Plaines, III, will furnish the gutters for the 13 new houses to be erected by the Poehlmann Bros. Co at Morton Grove. The grading for these houses is nearly completed, and the work of construction will follow shortly after- ward. , , ^ Tim Waters, of the supply department of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. has com- of from $10 to the size for an there is in plants and sell- ghCo, wholesale grocers, had numerous *ip- ments from customers in Oklahoma that also reached this market after Christ- mas, on which it was mot possible to re- alize satisfactory returns. . P L McKee, of the John C. Moninger Co.,' states that the business with his company was never better at this season of the year than it is at the present. Old contracts are being finished up rap- idly, and new business is coming in each day. Gus Alles, at Weitor Bros., states that their Christmajs trade was in every way up to expectations. They had a fine lot of stock and sufficient orders to move it all to the best advantage. They are _stUl cutting some good Roses and Carnations, and New Tear orders are coming in well. Hoerber Bros, had a good supply of Richmond Roses and Killarneys for their Christmas trade and transacted a splen- did business. Their 'Rose crop is now in strong, and the Carnation crop wUJ be abundant from the present time on- ward. The retail stores all enjoyed good Ohristmas business. Made up baskets of plants sold well, and individual plants such as Azaleas, Aucubas, Ardisias, Be- gonias and Cyclamens, when trimmed up with mats or pot covers, and otherwise decorated with ribbons and berries, were, as a rule, most in demand ; nearly every retail store sold clean up on these. J. J. Kairnes, representing Henry A. Dreer of Philadelphia, was in the city. Cincinnati, 0. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange had some very fine New Tork double Violets for Christmas. This year's holiday business was the largest C. B. Critchell has ever had. E. G. Gillett reports that his Christ- mas business exceeded expectations and fully came up to last year s good J,. v,x...^ .^.,— ..^-~ --^ _ of the Foenimann £»roK. \^u. ijaa ^.uiu- %\ff%':^^.^''or^J-^ splendid menaced taking stock in his department supply for , - ties have been ordered for New Tear. P J. Olinger had a "good cut of Kil- larn'ey Roses and Carnations for last Thursday. , ,>, /^ n Visitors: Wm. Gardner, New Castle, Ind.: Jos. Hill and Fred Lemon, Rich- mond, Ind., and Mr. Uhl, Greenfield, Ohio. "Teddy." January 3, 191-1. The Florists' Exchange 4>& GARDENIAS $2.00-$4.00 per dozen, $15.00-$25.00 per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. The quality of our GARDENIAS at the present time is exceptionally fine. For the balance of the season you can depend on us for all the Gardenias you may need. Would be glad to send you a sample shipment, so that you ike comparison with what you are handling now. can mane comparison ' Snapdragon White Lilac $1.50 per bunch. A new supply every morning. PINK WHITE ROSBS RED YELLOW We expect an ample supply of Roses of the medium and the better grades, enough to fill all orders. Pink and White Killarney are in splendid shape. Richmond Roses are coming in quantity. There is a fair supply of Yellow Roses of excellent quality. Try a shipment of our Roses; they will^more than please you. Fancy and Dagger Ferns 1000,52.00. The Leo Niessen Co. N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sts., Philadelphia/ Pa. Mutual Beclprocity — Saw It In t Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Dec. 29. 1913 Dec. 29, 1913 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to s.on 4.00 to 6.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Pale.. Double Pink KilknieT.. iWwd Singles, per bunch. Gardenias (per doi.) Gladiolus LlUes, Harrisii and LongL Lily of the VaUe^ Mignonette, ordinary Orchids — Cattleyaa, per doz.. . ) 15.00 ) 25.00 > 1.00 ) 15.00 60.00 2.00 to 3.00 5.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 50.00 t 3.00 2.50 eo.bb .' .' .' .' to ih'.oo 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 50.66 to 7B. 5.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 ....to 4.00 .... to 5.00 to to .... to 2.60 .... to 1.26 10.66 to 16.50 Berger Bros. I WHOLESALE FLORISTS ChtMCttt Seasonable Fhmers J^ Nvth m street. PltlUBaPIIIA, PA. QiTecredltwherccredltlB due— Mention Exchange Consignments of Good Flowers Solicited ALSO A SHIPPER OF GOOD ADIANTUM John W. Mclntyre Wholesale Florist 1713 Ranstead St, Philadelphia, Pa. \ NEW CARNATIONS Matchless MRS. C. W. WARD, S3.00 per 100, | BENORA (Best Variegated). $5.00 per 100. ENCHAf?ra^' SUPREME, $6.00 per NORTnHPORT. S6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. I P" 1000. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME"is proving Itself far better than Enchantress, a great im. provement over the old variety. RIBBONS TO > S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. 1608-20 Ludlow Street Washington 1216 H Street, N.W. Franklin and St. Paul Sts. Philadelphia Mrs. Henry Engler, wife of Henry Engler, of 4651 Lancaster ave., died on Dec. 20, and was buried on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Mrs. Engler has been a suf- ferer for several years and her end had been expected for some time. While your Philadelphia correspondent was, through unforeseen circumstances, unable to make bis usual visits this week, it has, however, been learned that Christ- mas business was fairly satisfactory. Flowers were in sufHcient supply and sold at a lower figure than last year. Plants were in abundant supply and sold about as usual. Good Poinsettias, as pot plants, were rather shy ; there were plenty to be had minus the foliage. Begonias of the Lorraine type did not sell as well as in former years, but Cyclamens were in good shape and sold freely. Wreaths of all kinds, of course, were in great demand, and the variety and style this year was greater than ever, and ranged from the ever popular Holly to the handsome Boxwood in all styles and sizes to suit every purse. Magnolia wreaths were great sellers as were also the red ones made of Jap. chenille. Good Holly was scarce; Laurel was also lack- ing in quality. Plant combination bas- kets were in great favor. W. H. E. Business at the wholesale store of J. W. Mclntyre, 1713 Ranstead St., Phila- delphia, was very brisk at Christmas. Mr. Mclntyre was sold out of everything at 8 p.m. on Dec. 24. He started to han- dle Trumpet Major Daffodils as early as Dec. 14, and he expects, also, to have enough Lilac to supply all demands either in or outside of Philadelphia after Jan. 5 until after Easter, both white and col- h'. Bayersdorfer & Co. have mailed their customers a card extending the com- pliments of the season and trusting that the pleasant relations now existing be- tween them may be long continued. Choice Perennial Phloxes Good Phloxes today are numerous, thus rendering the selection of a few a somewhat difficult task. The following, however, have the merit of distinctness, and, moreover, are well up-to-date: Al- bert Vander, violet blue, perhaps the best of this shade; Le Mahdi, reddish violet, purple eye; Widar, Parma violet blue, white starred eye; Glolre du Marc, pur- Baron Van Dedem, a brilliant flower, al- most vermilion ; Dr. Konigsbofer, bril- liant orange-scarlet ; General Van Heust?, fine salmony red, white eye; Rynstroom,. rosy pink, a magnificent variety ; Lind- field Beauty, pale salmon, very fine ; Frau Antoine Buchner, pure white, the best addition to white flowered Phloxes for some time; and Europe, snow white with carmine eye. — Gardening Illustrated. San Feancisco, Cai..— The E. W. McClellan Co. of Buriingame has brought suit against the Sante Rozzi Co. for damages for breach of contract. The Mc- Clellan Co. is said to control the Violet supply in this section, and the defendant agreed to sell all its Violets to the plain- tiff at 60c. per dozen bunches. sa The Florists' Exchange PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CAHLE MANURE ROSE AND PLANT (ROWERS ting sou. izs peculiar ayuu" ,a-»" ^-u^*-- '-^-""' h'lriQ else. Splendid quality bemg packed nght fHE PULVERIZED MANIRE CO., i PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE CARNATION GROWERS Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform andrehable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 54 liilon stoch Yar credit la due— Mention ESichange Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washington St., JERSEY OTY. N. J. will help all around If yon mention the Escbange PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY S?m\-5)f?01f«HK (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag 00 Car. Mount Vernon, N. Y (Tuareinteed to Bum, and ir^ ,j^ will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUN^l k^ERNON, N. Y. Will help all around If yon 1 sMmk£-to-date seed firms and APHINE MANUfACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISOM, IV. a. Canadian Agents; Oupuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co^Ltd. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, Sc.lb.ffi^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ,i"i^, TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ^tlZ TOBACCO STEMS,50c.5rfciiL Special Prices in Tons i I Carload Lota. J.J. IrapoR LYN, i Elohangre when writing. Write for Catalogue. Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres prevents the bottom fr< rotting. No chance for wa The American Woode ware Mfg. Co. Toledo. Ohio. U. S. A, I all around If ] Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where ' you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are go- ing to spend this FALL to stock your greenhouses. IhMioriis. WnteBS. Tiyiis. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 21V223PearISt.. NORRISTOWN.PA. Indianapolis The telegraphic business undoubtedly is growing with rapid strides. The num- ber of telegraphic orders received by In- dianapolis florists this year from local patrons is certainly without precedent. Advertising should not be spared in fur- thering this wonderful addition to the business. Small dishes of Lily of the Valley, ferns, 'Celestial Peppers and Primroses gave much satisfaction this year, selling at .$1 to $5 each. Many of these novel- ties prepared with butterflies, cords, rib- bons and other accessories outsold the regular line of staple goods. A two toned basket in pink, containing from three to four dozen Lily of the Valley, a number of yellow Primroses, and ferns, when finished with a butterfly and cor- responding ribbons, is certainly an ad- mirable article. It is possible for every florist to arrange small plants in dishes in a very attractive manner and to sell them at a much less figure than any other commodity in town if he perseveres in that direction. The supply of pre- pared flowers, Jilaidenhair fern, Ruscus, Immortelles, etc., was great this season. The dull period immediately preceding the holidays is now generally used by the store men for that purpose ,and is undoubtedly profitable. John Bieman, Alfred Brandt, Lester Benson, A. Wiegand & Sons Co., the E. G. Hill Floral Co. and Bertermann Bros. Co. are among those reporting a satisfactory business. John Kieman was enabled to clean out entirely on Christ- mas afternoon. Corsage bouquets were conceded a most satisfactory trade by all, this year. Tomlinson Hall Market sold out early In the day. All that was left over from holiday sale trade brought satisfactory prices. One of Bertermann's large white autos was smashed with a load of orders, "Wednesday aiternoon. It was neces- sary for the chauffeur either to run into two women or take chances with an in- terurban, and chose the latter. With his usual aptitude Walter Bertermann re- placed the lost ear with two of the Pre- mier type, and soon had matters running smoothly. A. Wiegand & Son Co. reports an un- usuiil n mount of decorating along with the holiday trade. Alfred Brandt said the goldfish busi- ness tried to outdo the flower end of his trade during the rush. August Kieman was a victim of a swindler to the extent of $500 last week. Mr. Rieman happened to be surety on a note which he paid to a wrong represent- ative upon request. He has had the offender arrested and hopes to regain a portion of his cash. I. B. Delighted with His Thermostat Samuel V. Smith of Philadelphia re- cently purchased a thermostat from the Standard Thermometer Co. of 65 Shirley St., Boston, advertisers in the columns of The Florists' Exchange, and was so gratified with what the instrument is doing for him that he has written in a very strong endorsement for it. We give it in his own language. "I will say it is the greatest invention on the market ; now, all I want is coal, wood, etc. ; then I can go to sleep and leave the 'bug hop.' It is a wonderful telltale for florists. My, but it is fine! If it lasts only sis months it will pay doubly for itself. I hope you will have a prosperous year in 1914 and sell lots of the same instru- ments to many others. I have the thermostat installed and it is working finely. Just think what I lave lost. I have been in business for 29 years and never thought of such a thing. Gentle- men, I am more than pleased, for it is the best $5 I liave ever spent." TtiePetersS Reed Pottery Co. MANUFACTURERS OP The Very Best Red Pots in America and Beautiful MOSS AZTEC" POTTERY A rich bronze undertone, overlaid with verde antique, dull finish and up to the minute in cfetail. Order our No. 5-A Assortment, con- sisting of 46 pieces, which will quick- ly retail at $22.00. Introductory Price Only $10.00 ORDER NOW FOR YOUR XMAS TRADE Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room — 25 WEST BROADWAV Qen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE. O. iinl Roclprocltj — Saw DREER'S"R|VERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tub nm No.Diam.Each Do; 0 ao in. tl.45 $16.00 »\30.00 ^ 14 00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 HENRY A. DREER,^«'>f;,rs1!|.V\,El"^'"'- 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. I Reciprocity — Saw It in the E.xcba SPFCIAI NOTICF whilldin standard pots are porous. i3rC\^l/\L^ I-^TJIIVC porous POTS promote healthy QROWTH WB PROMISE TO, AND DO, SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME r»Dni3D DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. tlKfCK WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch: long Island City, N. Y. Will help i Dtlon the Exchange STANDARD FLOWER POTS Pots and Bulb : 1600 2-inch. . 160O2K-inch 1600 2H-inch '*¥■ L50 3.16 .6.00 I 320 6-inch 4.61 I 60 8-inch 3.08 Our Specialty. Looft Dlatanc« and Export Trade. MIUHIIVaER BROS., Pottery, PORT EDWARD, IN. Y. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay Street, New York Qty, Agents Reciprocity — Saw It In the Escba: We Give You Quality ,^^^^^ and first-class l^mmmm finish at no ^^^B^ff greater ■H STANDARD f^ flowerPots i Syracuse Red Pots STRONG - LIGHT POROUS -DURABLE Write for our catalogue and spe- cial discounts on large orders. The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK. PA. SYRACUSE POHERY CO. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK Will help all around If ; mention the Exchange 52 The Florists' Exchange Greenhouses LONG CYPRESS BARS A SPECIALTY Send for Circular E and prices The A. T. Stearns = Lumber Co.^= Weponset BOSTON, MASS. S. Jacobs & Sons Established I87| P!-^N5. S Upon J3C0UC5f, CvcQY Thing • 1365-79 Husiung Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^^gtnj^erfmjcI^^j^U^ttjte^ajj The HIGH PRESSURE STANDARD PUMP will save HALF TRE EXPENSE OF IIATERIN6. You know bow much that ■• DEEP WELL, ^s. gasoline, SUCTHM UFT Greb^house Material ^Hot-BedSash t of Louisiana Cypress aod Wasfaingtoo Red Cedar OiMiihoiiM Hmrdwara >nd Poata. Patent V and U Gnttara Our Orada InTariably the Best, Our Piloaa Blilit A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield AveoM, mm, ill. You Make No Mistake When you write ub for estimstes on your requirementa for building. Our reputation for quality will always be sustained, and service and price will meet your approval. The FOLEY 31st stand GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. CHICAGO Evans Improved Challenge Roller beaiinp, self-oiling de- vice, .atomatic nop. M>lid link chiun, make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the mo« per- fect appATAtiu in the mancet. Write dJ^here. QBAKER CITY MACHINE CO. BICHMOND, INDIANA mm Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Retfareaded. thoroughly overhauled. 14-foot lengthi pay yon to ALBERT :.e in the field. A new book and upto- date in every particular, cation. Price $5.00, pos GARDENER'S ASSISTANT, THE.— New. Two large volumes. The most complete encyclopedia of gardening pu $15.00. SampU HOUSE PLANTS. SUCCESS WITH.— Linic Page HUlhouae. Ooth. $1.00; paper, ffOc Prospectus. GOLDFISH. THE. AND ITS CULTURE.— Hugo Mulertt. New Edition. $2.00. Sample gator for the Bureau _ . . of Agriculture, Washiagton, D. C. New edition 1912. Size 5 X 7J^ in,; 312 pages; heavily iUus trated. A working handbook of everyday prac tice for the florist and gardener, and those who in $1.50. Sample pages on application. LESIDENTIAL SITES AND ENVIRONMEl Joseph F. Johnston. One of the fineM I . I I : .^ ••» en of the commemal __ with their general stf>ck. Il however, to the t _„_- to Rose Culture on a luice scale, or to 1 whose glass devoted to Roses already i with an establbhment and for those wishinic to grow . It will be found VIOLET CULTURE. COMMERCIAL.— Prof B. T. Galloway. Size 4H « flk ni.; 240 .pages; most instructively illustrated. A treatise on the growing and marketing of Violets for profit, giving every detail necessary to success. The only comprehensive American work on the anbject. $1.50. Sample pages on applicatroa. WATER GARDENING. THE BOOK OF.— Bisset._ Size 7kf x 10 in.; 200 page*; all the practical inform*> ion, grouping and ic and otner plants illustrated. Contains i tion necessary to the sele successful cultivation of aqu required in the making of i^ surroundings. $2.60. application. proepectiuM of th«* mailed to any anb» Prices quoted Indnde prepaid daUTacy. A. T. DE LA MARE, P4g. and Pub. Co. No9. 2 to 8 Duane SU New York ThejIFlorists' Exchange 53 If Ordered Now, Attractive Prices CAN BE HAD We can deliver what you want, and when you want it, in wood or iron frame construction houses, any length or width. We make a specialty of hotbed sash. Let us know your wants. We carry everything in stock for the greenhouse, if you will just drop a card, we will estimate or call, just as you wish. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES'^PLAINES ILLINOIS Our Prices are the Lowest L. SOLOMON & SON Dayton, 0. Once again the great rush is over and lusiness has settled down to a steady :ait. Contrary to the usual rule, there pas plenty of flowers for the trade but lone left over. Plants and haskets of dants came in for their share of atten- ion. Poinsettias, the regular Christmas ubject, was rather scarce. Holly was lOt plentiful but Boxwood and wild Smilax filled the void. The city this year started something lew by having a large cedar tree planted n front of the court house, and the whole >lace was lighted and trimmed with vreathing. This gave one of the florists . good opportunity to dispose of a large [uantity of material. The Heiss Co. report trade as the best yer experienced. It had a large quan- ity of good fresh stock. Geo. Bartholomew is" well satisfied, aving disposed of all his staple plants. Walter Mathews left this week for Medo, Ohio, to attend a convention. Miss Ethel Bills, who has been with Dayton Floral Co. for the past six Lonths, left last week for California. Miss T. Johnson did a larger trade in [oily wreaths than ever before, in spite the fact that Holly was double the sual price. " ■. and Mrs. W. J. Engle spent Christ- week with relatives in Lame, O. W. GruUemans, representing J. J. rullemans & Sons, Lisse, Holland, illed on Dayton florists this week. H. P. Smith of Piqua, also called. Mr. nith informs us that his retail trade IS so heavy that he had nothing to holesale. A $200 funeral order cleaned 1 the stock a few days before Christ- is. Herbert Bartholomew left this week ■r New Orleans, where he will stay dur- g the Mardigras. He will afterward to California. The Advance Floral Co. is well satis- ;d with its holiday trade. Miss Mabel Rosterholtz of Erie, Penu- Ivania, has been the guest of Mrs. B. cndricks. Mrs. T. D. Johnson had an extremely isy season, and cleaned up in plants id cut flowers. Walter Horlacher reports Christmas ade as fine, and in addition to the usual t flower and plant business he had all could do in decorating. F. C Mahan had twice the number of yclamens this year that he ever had fore and still the amount was inade- John Boehne pidly lit flo : had a fii which dis W. Kitter put out more wreaths this ar than ever, and he had a fine lot of egonias just right for the trade, and ■ey did not go begging. Arthur Schmidt was well satisfied, Lving disposed of all stock on hand. |H. H. Ritter tells us also that cut I'wer trade was better than usual. Mrs. Haschke had a fine lot of Azaleas. K. E. T. Order Now 468 W. Erie St. CHICAGU Kansas City, Mo. Post-Christmas business proved a pleasant surprise to Kansas City florists. Instead of a slump following the big day it continued to hold up remarkably well. Funeral work has been a feature of busi- ness, as usual, while social activities have continued to exercise a potent influence on demand for flowers of all kinds. The W. L. Rock Flower Co. secured the bulk of the business incidental to the funeral of Charles Campbell. Mr. Camp- bell was the head of a paint company and was interested in a number of other con- cerns, including a couple of banks. Violets for finger bowls is the latest fashion among Kansas City's rich. One of the leading florists recently supplied several hundred Violets for this purpose at a social function given by one of the wealthy families. Patrick Larkin, whose resignation as secretary of the police commission was effective Jan. 1, is now giving all of his attention to his flower business. The completion of the new five million dollar depot on Grand ave. will deflect a great deal of business to that thoroughfare and Mr. Larkin may decide to take advantage of this opportunity by moving. Nurserymen here have had no difficulty in keeping active. George H. Johnston has secured a big job for the Muehlebach estate, involving the planting of 500 shade trees. He also is handling a $350 .iob for R. H. Keith, one of Kansas City's big merchants. Samuel Murray is credited with the majority of Kansas City florists with having handled the biggest single piece of work ever seen in the Missouri city. This was several years ago and included putting up a complete set of decorations for the big ball room at the Baltimore Hotel, and tearing them down and in- stalling others for the evening. The figure involved was $6,000. A new backing for corsages is being used by J. E. Murray & Co. Green leather is used, and is proving satisfac- tory. Mrs. Lord's display of flowers at her store at 112 West Eighth ave., Topeka, Kans., attracted favorable attention from the public of that place during the holi- days. The newspapers commented on her skill. M. E. C. Metropolitan Patented Greenhouse Boilers ZPROVEN THE MOST CCOHOKIOAL We^havea hundreds of Recommendations Specified by 1). S. Government Notice the Patented Water Tube Construction Why not let us figure on your complete heating installations? Then get our prices, circulars and plans on METROPOLITAN PATENTED GREENHOUSES, HOTBED SASH, GLASS, etc. e T R O P O U I T A ^ AT E R I A U CO. 1398=1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N, Y. M ys To Your Interest To know that weXmanufacture'^undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVlNCECt. Greenhouse GLASS S.'jruW^'"" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago. 111. ae — MenttoD Exchaoge Charles H. Dodd n I A^^ 576-580 Ocean Avenue | V-I- 1— ^ iV ^3 43 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey CityjNew Jersey Dedgner and Builder of Modern Greenhouses— Commerdal and Private In all sizes and qualities, for all purposes; in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices; large stock always on hand. Royal Glass Works' help all I mention the Escbaage King Greenhouses Produce Results Write For Reasons KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 Kings Road, North Tonawanda, N.Y. WHEN ERECTING GREENHOUSES -USE— CAMPROOF TILE BENCHES Manufactured in three different styles. Wall Tile and Partition Tile furnished in any quantity. Also Land Drain Tile. Special shaped Tile made thFcsmp conduit CO. Send for Qrculars CLEVELAND, OHIO 34 The Florists' Exchange We Pay The Freight December and January are the dull months in our business. Dull in the office and -dull in the factory. We need your order now. Can do a better job on it now. Can figure for you better, too, at this time. Your order is needed to keep things going, so we have cut the price — we will pay the freight if you order before Jan. 20th. Now is your chance to get a perfect house — a Moninger house. OUR STORY If you have ever built a greenhouse and you live in the East you know the Story of the Eastern makers of green- houses. They have scared you by say- ing freight was high, that you would have trouble on account of their patents, that we were too far away, and you would get a raw deaL Now, did it ever occur to you that there are many Mon- inger houses in the East, and very few Eastern made houses in the West? It is true. Our houses are built on newer lines. No old patterns used, for we have none. All our construction is our own design and it is up to the minute. Think of this next time. As for freight. We will quote you a price and pay the freight. As for trouble. They can't conceive of a greenhouse job without trouble. They don't know the Moninger method. Won't you let us tell the complete story. Write for figures — they don't lie. ESTIMATES AND PLANS FREE 384 Page Book. Send 18 Cents foriPostage JOHN C. MONINGER CO. - Chicago 906 BLACKHAWK ST. Everything for the Greenhouse The Key in Your Pocket Is Your Guarantee This is the Standard Spe- cial Greenhouse Thermostat under lock and key. It can- not be tampered with after the proprietor has set it, as theinstrumpnl is PADLOCKED Hermetically sealed case, safe from the hose Developed spe- cially to meet greenhouse condi- posrtive warning of approaching frost or fire ^^Anybody can put it up. Locate the alarm where you will All necessary STANDARD THERMOMETER CO., re OSTON, MASS GreenhousesMateriai$and£r'^^ IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will furnished details and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, '"^SS SZi^'s^^'" JERSEY CITY, N. J. Parkes Construction Co. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OP Greenhouses ^ Conservatories NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. HAMILTON. ONT. WANT THE BEST Pearce-built Greenhouse GEORGE PE3RCE TelephoiK) 662-M aOSITremoitt Avenue, Orange, N.J. The Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. Des Plaines, III. is ready to furnish your green- house material at attractive prices. The large stock on hand, we want to move it quick. Let us estimate or call on you. Which shall it be ? Just drop a card to Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. meutloD the Exchange For Greenhouaea, Graperies. Hot-Beda, Con serratorlea and all other purpoaea. flftures before buying. Estimatea fr GLASS N.COWEN'S SON •'SiSISST <*• ^vI'S^'* *^®- St. Louis, Mo. Grimm & Gorly report a large volume of out of town trade as well as a fine transient business for the holidays. Foster the Florist added a Buick car to his delivery fop the Christmas trade. Geo. Waldbart's place was in fine shape to take care of his Christmas busi- Among Mr. Waldbart's collection were some specimen Holly trees, Acubas, Aza- leas and Cyclamens for his large retail trade. Mrs. Ayres and Miss Newman have booked a number of nice orders for the holiday receptions and teas. C. Young & Sons did a large business at both their down town store and their Waterman ave. branch. They published an attractive leaflet which had printed on it everything they had to sell, and this no doubt was an aid in bringing them new customers as well as reminding the older ones. A. Jablonsky shipped to Henry Bern- ing, the choicest Carnations coming into the St Louis market, which met with a good call Jules Bourdet cleined up everything in the pot line, he having, for Christmas sale a choice lot of Poinsettias, Azaleas and Begonias. Wm. Schray & Sons, as usual, wei with the best stock and sold quantities of Poinsettias, Azaleas, Cyclamens, Hya cinths, etc. Chas. Beyer had a select lot of Christ mas plants for his large South St. Louii trade. Kalisch Bros, had a beautiful display of Christmas plants at their large servatory and store, and report a business in plants, but the bad weather Christmas day spoiled the cut flower trade. O. K. Milwaukee, Wis. The weather for Christmas was ideal, being moderately cold, the sun shining nearly every day and so greatly bene- fiting the plants and stock. It is a little early to determine just how the trade was in comparison with last year's, the general opinion is that the trade was far better. While many of the ders were not quite as large yet there were more of them, and on the whole will amount to about the same. Tues- day was the big day for the out of t orders, and every wholesaler says he had more orders than ever before. There was certainly an enormous pro- duction this Christmas and everything of excellent quality. One could not ask for finer Roses, both fop quality and quan- tity. The market here was never better supplied. Am. Beauty Roses were plen- tiful and Russels sold equally as well and were excellent in color and stem. If there was any shortage at all it wa the shorter lengths of Killarneys. The I Rose stock was a little higher this yeap than last, best Killarneys bringing $5 and $6 per dozen. Carnations were not so high, red Carnations brought $3 per dozen. This year the best were $2.50 per doz., the supply being greater. The wholesalers say they never saw so many splits. There was a scarcity of Valley and Violets and not nearly enough Vio- lets to supply the demand. Where cus- tomers ordered 2000 they had to be sat- isfied with 500. There seems to be a trouble among the Violets that has caused the shortage. There was a quan- tity of Paperwhite Narcissi, Dafliodils and Roman Hyacinths, all of which came in very nicely for cut flower orders and funeral work. All kinds of Christmas greens sold fine. The Holly, which was very poor and scarce, brought a good price for wreaths. Holton & Hunkel made great prepara- tion and it was well that they did, fop they never had such plant sales, and their crop of Mrs. Russell Roses coidd not be beaten. Next year they will have two houses for this Rose alone. They report a very satisfactory trade. G. C. PoUworth Co. report heavy trade on wreathing and Ruscus, also good plant and cut flower business. Gus Rusch & Co. report that Poin- settias sold particularism well, and trade generally was good. Nic Zweifel, who grows Carnations ex- tensively, had an increase of 20,000 over last year, more colored stock than usual. Heitman-Oestreicker Co. had a goodly supply of Carnations and very fine Stevias. Fox & Sons report a fine Christmas trade, much better than last year in plant sales and fancy baskets. The Baumgarten Floral Co. was ex- ceptionally busy making up fancy baskets for orders, and reports trade excellent. McKenny Co. had a very fine display of plants, the whole basement being filled. Its cut flower trade was also exception- Currie Bros. Co. in the fore part of the week was busy with several large hotel decorations. The demand for Am. Beauty Roses and Mrs. Russell was good. There were no Gardenias to be had, so they had to substitute orchids, Valley and Violets Their plants never looked better nor sold better than for the Cliiist mas trade M O S f you mention the Eschange The Florists' Exchange 55 V^^^ 17 0 i^ f "T^ Tl /^ 1 ¥ IP O is in operation BUT does it 1 V7 V IX- V7JL#U O V/ 1 I-# IL/ IV, give satisfaction? y chedp boi/er /yea broken r^^ My c/piA/o—frn/ P^^f^^s are iru/oec/— cina 30 om I / Tfe florist Bougft^Cfieap (?) Boiler You don't sleep soundly all night without worry. You run the risk of freezing up and losing all your stock Your coal pil^ is fading rapidly. You can stop this worry and You are spending in fuel and labor $2.00 when you ought to spend $1.00. You are satisfied you have not the best possible equipment. r «^ GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS AND KNOWN AS Write us now our special proposition on the ^^K Boiot ^t lots' fio&m/ Shop NewYorkAddress-104lohnSt. QIBLIIV <& COMPAIW, Utica, IN. V. Portland, Ore. Excellent weather gave everything a od push for Christmas. Poinsettias p very good. There is also a good sup- of Cyclamens, Begonias, Azaleas, and Hyacinths in flats. In the cut- line Carnations are plentiful and I Hntt KtUUIKtlVltN lb for your new greenhouse UAI I KJI hot ^^^^ ^^^^ material, well put together YUU IfflUN I ^^^^ y°"'' Jiouse built quickly ■'"' lllWWi not be overcharged Our facilities and experience enable us to comply with these requirements Bird Steel-Frame Greenhouse Co., inc. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF Greenhouses, Conservatories and Solariums General Sales Office: 15-17 West 38tli Street, New York City where credit Is due — Mention Exchange portrait is that of A. F. Schmidt, 'ortland, Oregon, who is 33 years old but 4ft. 4in. in height. Mr. Schmidt native of Germany, where he served pprenticeship to the florists' busii Id like to know if there ny shorter man than himself in the and bring an excellent price. Pa- hite Narcissi and Roman Hyacinths on the market in limited amounts, e are still 'Mums in houses and stores Roses and Lilies are scarce and not up to standard There is the general demand foi Holly and other greens bring good prices G. B. Pilkington reports a very good business with about 25 bales and boxes per day, some as heavy as 900-lbs. "G. B." says that this is his best season. No wonder. Just look over his catalog, and have a ride out to Durham. A carload of Holland stock for severai members arrived in a rather bad condi- The Rhododendrons had blackened Riegelmann & Sons were examining Mr. Teufel's auto truck while delivering Holly. The latter says he will purchase a Federal truck next Spring. P. E. and O. C. Riegelmann bought 22 acres on the Tualitin River, ten miles from town, where they will raise truck crops and cut flowers. Max M, Smith has a good show win- dow this week ; in fact, everybody has. Fouseth's had a branch store at Wash- ington St., near 4th, opening for the holi- days. Techheimer's Floral Studio opened a branch at Broadway and Alder St., and R. C. Cook opened another store at 4th St., next to his present place. Everybody is very busy. We had a slight silver thaw last week, and the first freezing night below 32 de- I grees. C. A. Beuggemann, Dec. 23, 1913. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Cl^ulars DlLL/£R> CASK£ I (cl KGE^NjENnInGS BROS. S. W. COR^fEK SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. SHOWER SPRAYERS Used in LeadiBg Parks and Cemeteries. RESDE & McKENNS 614 — 60th Street, Brooklyn, New York GREENHOUSE GLASS for rei air or new work oi the old rcDable house of G. S. WEBBER & CO. " ~ " " .New York Lowest Prices Quiss For Greenhouse and Hot-Bed Sasfies Our prices can be had by mail, and it will We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car- load on a one-day notice, and at.Rock Bot- PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St, BROOKLYN, N.Y. The Florists' Exchange Gutter Plates and Roof Bar Clasps Being a Plain Statement of Plain Facts Gutters: they have better s it many times better than steel. No t. Cast iron gutters, then, are better ron gutters. Better, simply because them; not what best suits your green- Our cast iron gutters are made to best meet greenhouse requirements 1 the best and most economical way. They do exactly what they were made shed 1~\ /^^l ^^ purpose of bar clasps is to sec riJIV I laCI^C * duringly fasten the bar to the plate. ^-'"■l V^lCiapa . be seen that any form of clasp that . on the plate at any point, can be pushed off at any time. If it has no fixed position, it's not a good fix. Any so-called clasp that simply forms a bracket or resting point and fails to come up its side to form a clasp — is not a clasp at all. It's just a shelf. Any clasp then that is bolted to a certain fixed' place on the plate and that forms both a rest and a clasp for the bar, is, beyond all argu. the Er~vl Our galvanized angle iron eave plate is the . OTT-Ck Mlai-^C' only plate that is light enough and still strong T /^ 1 ' 1 he courts have sustained our patents on an aVe riaCeS. ,J„Ph. it is the one that makes the neatest Iq COnClUSlOn angle iron eave plate. No one else has a right :.l J.l„».(t. I1„ „!„„ ;,..!( „f ;,. •*■'* ■v.->-'iiv.'iv*uivxii to sell It. It has cost a lot of money to per- job and that effectually If all this were not true, so many other concerns would not, in spite of patent, be continually trying to use it. We keenly appreciate such hearty dorsement of our plate by them. It's just the best kind of advertising for it. money to per- f-c: and defend this article. If we hadn't had the endorsement of thousands who have used it, we should never have considered it worth while to defend. We have told you of its many good points. Try it along with some of our other materials. They are all shown and described in our Handy Hand Book. Lord and Burnham Company flrvington.N.' iDesPIaines,! About That Z-Bar Eave Plate ^^^HIS Z-Bar Plate is our Angle Iron Eave Plate combined MK^ra ^'''^ ^" ^"sle drip gutter. tiSa^l The drip gutter is rivet«d to the eave plate, and the whole thing galvanized. This Z-Bar plate can be"erected just as quickly as if there were no drip gutter attached. Forming a direct part of the eave, the way it does, there is no erection bother such as is the case with separated rip gutters hung below the plate. Another important thing is its freedom from water pockets, which result in spill-overs. The drip lead-off pipes really do lead off the drip. We patented this plate several years ago, but the growers did not begin adopting it extensively until within the last two years. Now, we seldom sell a house without it. You will find it fully illustrated and described in both our Supply Book and Commercial Greenhouse Catalog. We want you to have them both. Send for them. We are now mailing out a very attractive 1914 Calendar. If you didn't get one, let us know. tMti^WMM^^WMHWftfwaBamftmm^^ PHILADELPHIA OFFICE Pennsylvania BIdg., 1 5th and Chestnut Sts. NEW YORK OFFICE 1170 Broadway EasL -:- West -:- North -:- South — The National Trade Paper traight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant" A WEEKLY MEDHJM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE VOL. XXXVII NO. 2 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. JANUARY JO, J9J4 One Dollar per Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney BriUiant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilhant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killarney Brilhant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery, March, 1914. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWNON NKM^ YORK I meotlon the Exchange Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $18.00 per case. Auratum 8-9-in., 130 to case, $7.00 per case. Special quotatioi Giganteum .00 per .00 per < $20.00 7-y-in., SOU to case, S16.00 per case. 8-9-in., 250 to case, $20.00 per case. 8-10-in., 225 case. Magnificum 3-9-in., 200 to case, $10.00 per case, thousand lots. AZALEAS of the following varieties: Vervaemeana, Madam Van der Crnyssen, De Schrjrveriana, Simon Mardner and Niobe. Doz. 100 12-14-in $7.50 $55.00 14-16-m 9.00 70.00 All above subject to 3 per cent for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., SS^'aETU. 'I: Reciprocity — Saw It In the E^xchaoge Just a Little Chat About Roses WE had a touch of cold feet last year on Shawyer. Perhaps you did also. We planted fairly heavy but at least ten thousand too few, and regret it. We were afraid of mildew, but Shawyer has been clean as a whistle all the year and has grown like a weed. If you have grown Shawyer well you have a money maker. If you haven't, don't blame the rose but learn to grow it. We shall graft Shawyer heavily. It is better grafted than own root, and it is a rose youwill want. Take the matter up with us now. We are ready to talk dates of delivery and prices. A.N.?IE]\SON INC. Give credit where c -Mention Exchange GERANIUMS special cash with order offer. For $18.50 we will send 1000 good Geranium plants from 2-inch pots, 50 each of 20 select, distinct varieties, strictly of our selection. This assort- ment will be made up of the leading kinds, and will make a collection that will be right up to the minute in Geranium development. See our full page advertisement, on page 73* R.viNCENLJR.&soNsco.,*;;;;!,!;,?- ' all around If you i SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 76— INDEX, PAGE 77 S8 The Florists' Exchange t ^Illinois Canes $ * ^^W-^ii:^ I ^^^ Y°U^ LILIES, ETC. * 6 to 8 ft. $7.00 per 1000. 12ft.S13.00perl000 "AT SINGLE BEGONIAS ^ * NEW SEED CROP • CANDYTUFT, Giant Empress i CENTAUREA, Candidis- 'r. pkt. .10 i TT ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 250 • seeds, 75c., 1000 S2.50. Sprengeri. 1000 seeds, 75o. ■^ BEGONIA, Erfordii. Car- Tr. pkt. Oz. ^ mine «0.50 "wT Vernon. Glossy bronze _? red 25 $2.50 Gymnocarpa COBEA Scandens. Purple LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta PETUNIA, Rosy Morn . . Double Fringed PYRETHRUM, Aureum STOCKS, Princess Alice VERBENA, Mammoth Flowering VINCA Rosea. Rose... Alba 0.20 * 1.25 • .50 * 2.50 * * .25 • 1.00 * • .50 * t WM.ELLIOn&SONS^i.^llf'^NewYork $ •*••••••*•••••**••*•*••••*• the Exchange SEEDS for the FLORIST ^^'^^^^>■^^^ Boston Flower Market ^^P I W * m > B^ '^^P Unsurpassed for the largest ^■^ ^^ -»»-«— ..^^ percentage of double flowers We have crimson, canary yellow, dark blue, deep blood red, apple blossom, peach blossom, bright rose, light blue, scarlet. Trade pkt. 60c., oz. $4.00. Pure white. Trade pkt. 75c., oz. $5.00. Sweet Peas, Asters, Cyclamen, Lily of the Valley From Our Own Cold Storage Plant OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottler, Fiske Rawson Co. THE SEED STORE Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON Exchange P A U M S KENTIAS and other sorts. ARAUCARIAS in sorts. BAY TREES, crowns, pyramids and ponies. All for Spring, 1914, delivery. Orders booked now. Address: AUGUST r6LKER&SONSp:^box 752, orsTBarciay streTt New York The American Agents for AUGUST HAERENS, Somergem, BELGIUM Winter Sweet Peas e""-- AFTER THE 'MUMS We have: Xmas Pink, Florence Denzer, Watcbung, Wallacea, Mrs. Totty, Mrs. Sim' To The Trade CABBAQE Early Jersey Wabefleld and Charleston Vakefleld. 20o. per 100, 75c. for 600, $1.00 or 1000; in 10,000 lots, 85e. per 1000. LETTUCE Big Boston and Grand Rapids. 20c. ler 100, 75c. for 600, $1.00 for 1000; in 0,000 lots, 90c. per 1000. BEETS Special prices on larger lots. TheOldDominionPlantCo. •ea fo?"lnsWe o ; the coming Winter Orchid Sweet ire still a few left, in Pink, White, ark Pink, Lavender, at S4.00 per W t $7.00 per oz immer or Late Sweet . we have: Frank Dol- by, Nora Unwin, Gladys Unwln, at $1.25 per lb.; Pink Spencer, White Spenceer, Lavender Spencer, King Edward Spencer, all true stock, at $3.00 per lb. No better in U. S. A. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK, LOMPOC. CAL. Mntnal Reclprcfcity — Saw It In the Eischange FORCING America. Extra large, 6-iii. circumference, at $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Princeps. Extra large, high-crown bulbs, at S5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. B t Subject to being unsold. Weeber & Don.|' A FEW SELECTED CLUMPS OF JUST SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, Pure White . . . SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA .75c. per doz.; $.5.00 per 100 .75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 NewCrop FLOWER SEEDS NewCroP ASTER, Carlson or Invincible (l^^^k^.^N'S'Sli^g) No Aster has been esteemed more highly by the florist trade than this variety; it has good size and, by reason of excellent habit, long stems and blooms, it comes between our Queen of Market and Hohenzollern Asters. Pkt. M oz. Oz. White S0.25 S0.60 S2.00 Pink. BEGONI3S 3.50 As bedding plants, the florist has come to recognize these as most satisfactory. Semperflorens, Vernon. Popular orange-crimson sort; dark leaves. . . . Pkt. Oz. J^oz. S1.25..S0.10 S3.50 Semperflorens Erfordii. Soft, delicate pink 20 Semperflorens rosea. Beautiful rose 10 Gracilis luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet 15 Gracilis alba. Pure white 25 Gracilis, Prima Donna. Limpid rose, shaded carmine toward center. . .15 SALVIA Our strains of Salvias have all been grown especially for us and have been selected from specimen blooms. BONFIRE. Undoubtedly one of the best Salvias for bedding purposes. Long, stiff spilies of brilliant scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., ii oz. 75 cts., oz. S2.00. Splendens. Scarlet Sage. Beautiful, bright scarlet; grows about " ' ' Pkt. 10 cts., M oz. 50 cts., o VERBENA benas is the best procurable. It cannot, we beUeve, be excelled for freedom of bloom, size or color. Mammoth Fancy. Pkt. i4 oz. Oz. Pink S0.05 S0.50 $1.50 Defiance. Scarlet.. .05 .50 1.50 Blue 05 .50 1.50 White. ONION SETS Write SPECIALISTS Growers of Aster Seed, Dahlia and Gladiolus for the wholesale trade. your needs — our stock and prices will secure your orders. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS. Spencer, Ind.. U.S.A. Tell FleaBB mention the Exohange when wril pen tine. Sow Early Seasonable Seeds stocks, Asters, Vinca, Verbena Cyclamen, Cineraria, Sweet Peas Write jor 1914 Illustrated Cataloga BURNETT Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St. NEW YORK , help all aronud If you mention the »EED» and BULBS W. C. Beckerf I0I-I03 PITTSBURGH, PA. (Norfli Shto) m s Swastika Brand Cannas TheCONARD&MSCO ^ WestO.ove.Pa. ^ Large, well matured, American grown ''""'^- 100 1000 America, pink $1.80 $16.50 Francis King, scarlet... 2.00 18.00 Augusta, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St., CHICAQO, IL,U. Give credit wberecredlt 19 due — Mention Exchange January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 59 Panama Bulblets $25.00 per 1.000, $200.00 per 10,000 Niagara Bulblets $10.00 per 1000, $90.00 per 10,000 BIDNA/ELL& FOBES, Kinsman, Ohio Gladiolus Specialists XXX SEEDS pact, 6ae for pots. Pkt. 20c. BROWALLIA. New Giant Blue. Pkt. 20c. CYCLAMEN Glganteum. Finest giants mixed, 260 seeds $1.00; ^, pkt. 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE. Fine«t grown, single •nd double, mised. 600 seeds $1.00; 1000 leeds arge-nowe H pkt. 2£ JLbUS, INew Hybrids, Best Pie Fine colors, grand. Pkt. 20c. UMDYTUFT, New Giant. Fine. COLEUS, New flowering, dwarf. Mixed. Best New Giants. CANDY' COBAEA Scandens. Blue. Pkt. COLUMBINE, New Fancy. Pkt. 20c. DAISY (Bellis) MonBtrosa. Monstrous giant flowering: wliite, rose or mixed. Pkt. 20c. JERUSALEM CHERRY, Melyinl. New, conical; the finest red berry plant grown. LOBELIA, Blue BaU, >' Dwarf. Dark blue. jragO seeds. 81.00; i4 pkt. 60c. PETUNIA, New Pkt. 20c. PETUNIA, Giant Sineles Fringed. Extra large and fine. Pkt. 20c. PETUNIA, Giant Double Fringed, extra Fine. The best improved varieties. Pkt. 50c. PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumlla. New Dwarf. Grand; finest colors. Pkt. 20c. PRIMULA Kewensls, Sweet YeUow. 20c. PRIMULA Malacoldes, Giant Baby. 20c. PRIMULA Ohconlca, New Giants. 60c. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. Brill) pk -- : green. Pkt. 20c. SHAMROCK, ^n SMILAX. Fine. Pkt. 20c.. - SNAPDRAGON, Giant White, ] Separate or mixed. Pkt. 20c. SWEET WILLIAM. New fancj THUNBERGIA. Mixed. (Blac Fine. Pkt. 20c. rORENIA FOUR fine and showy. _ .. VERBENA, New Glant«. Finest or separate colors in Purple, White, Scarlet, Pink and White Eyed. Each per pkt. 20c. CASH. Liberal Packets. Six 20-ct. pkts., $1.00. JOHN. F. RUPP SHIREMANSTOWN, PA. Glvecredit wberecredit Is due — Mention Elxcbange M BEST PINK VARIETY fOR GROWING UNDER GLASS NELROSE She I First Prize wherever exhibited From 2-mch pots, in rotation, after Feb. 1, at these prices : Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. European Grotrers can buy stock of Wm. WeUs & Co., Merstham, Surrey, England. Write them for prices. THE BEST ANTIRRHINUM TO DATE Send your order to the originators, F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS. CANNAS AMERIGAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION President, Chas. C. Massle, Minneap- olis, Minn.; first, vice-president, J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. T.; second vlce- presidejit, W. P. Therkildson, Palnes- of Cleveland, 6. Our stock is true to plump, sound, 2, Per 100 Austria S1.20 2.25 I Buttercup, new. IBurbank 1.20 Black Prince 2.00 I Black Beauty 2.75 I Coronet, yellow... 2.00 Henderson. 2.00 Criit SHELLROAD GREENHOUSES, lame. Extra selected, 4-eyed roots. Per 100 Italia S2.00 Kin^ Humbert . . . 3.50 Louise, pink 2.00 Metallica 1.50 M.Washington... 2.00 Mad.Crozy 2.25 Musafolia. new. . . 1.50 Mrs. K. Gray. . . . 2.00 Pennsylvania 2.00 Premier, gold ed.. 2.25 Pres. Meyers 2.50 Queen Charlotte. . 2.50 Robusta, red. 1.50 Sec. Chabanne. ... 2.00 Wm. Saunders West Virginia.. All kinds mixed IMPORTS, ETC. Dec. 29. — S. S. Mesaba -Maltus & Ware, 19 pkgs. seed, etc.; i. Elliott & Sons, 26 pkgs. seed; G. W. - • - ■ I. P. Dec. 31-Jan. 1, S. S. Pennsylvania— McHutchison & Co., 92 cases Lily pips; O. G. Hempstead & son, 18 cases Lily pips; C. Schwake & Co., 45 cases Lily pips; P. C. Kuyper & Co., B9 cases Lily pips; P. Warburg, ID cases live plants, etc. S. S. Potsdam — McHutchison & Co., 6 cases trees, etc.; P. Henderson & Co., 2 cases bulbs; A. Baldwin Co., B cases bulbs; W. Klein. 1 case bulbs. S. S. New York — McHutchi- son & Co., B cases live plants; Vaughan's Seed Store, 5 cases live plants; R. P. Lang, 3 cases live plants; F. B. Vande- grift & Co., 15 '■ '^ '-- 2, ~ " " --- 16 exposed. Fresh samp] n illustrated book, tnaile by manufacturers upo Trade M.rfc AMErTcAiTsPAWNCO. STo PAUL, Givecredlt where credit la dno MINN. -Uentlon Exchange Floral Designs de Luxe ^S New York Seed Trade Not the blue birds and the robins in New York City, but the display of many species and varieties of flower and vege- table seeds in the windows of the seed stores this week are the earliest harbin- gers of Spring. Along with these, or usually in a separate window as remind- ers that the trees and shrubs are to be pruned and sprayed, may be seen all of the modern pruning tools, sprayers, and sprays. Another pronounced window fea- ^^ LAWYER received $ 1 0,000 for origina- ^^^ ting the slogan for a large railroad IP^ corporation, " Stop, Look and Listen," which was posted at all railroad crossings. Since then there is a better one— "Safety First"— which will soon be in use all over the country. It implies the warning and adds the suggestion of grave danger if you disregard it. This slogan can be very appro- priately applied to Lily Bulbs— Safety First— because it is better to be safe than be sorry. Now, since nothing is sure but death and taxes, you must do the next best thing and get the best possible to get. In Lily Bulbs, that's Horseshoe Brand Giganteum. They will average better than any brand known. The crop is advanced to such an extent that we are able to sell them at prices no higher than brands of a far inferior quality. Good bulbs— delivered from Cold Storage any time you want them— at the following prices : Size 6x8 inches, $18.00 per case 400 bulbs Size 7x9 " 20.00 " 300 " Size 8x10 " 25.00 " 250 " Size 9x10 " 22.00 " 200 " BABY GRAND CASES Size 7x9 inches, $8.50 per case 100 bulbs Size 8x10 " 11.00 " 100 " Storage charges included up to Oct., 1914. Terms, 60 days after shipment, or 5 per cent, for cash with order. Plant now for April and May Flowering ^ot how cheap. But how good Ralph M. Ward & Co. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street New York Hntnal Bcdprodty — Saw it In tbe Exctiaii£« 60 The Florists' Exchange [ BEG0NIHS TUBEROUS ROOTED Our stock of these Bulbs was secured by our Mr. Vaughan when in Europe last summer. They are from the finest large-flowering strain of seed and should give great satisfaction. Doz. 100 1000 Single Sorts, White, Scarlet, Yellow, Pink $0.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single Sorts, Mixed 35 2.25 20.00 Double Sorts, White, Scarlet, Yellow, Pink 60 4.00 35.00 Double Sorts, Mixed 50 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIAS Crassifolia Grandifiora — Spotted and Tigered Lily Bulbs Of New Crop No. in case Per 1000 Gigs 7-9-inch. 300 $55.00 Gigs 8-9-inch, 250 70.00 Aura turn, 9-11 -inch.. 100 85.00 Rubr urn, 8-9-i ich...l70 50.00 Rubr um, 9-11- mch..l00 85.00 GLADIOLUS Best Home-Grown Bulbs for Florists' Forcing Per lOOO America $17.00 Mrs. Francis King 18.00 Chicago White 40.00 Dutch- Grown Bulbs Not Recommended for Indoor Forcing First Size Per 1000 America $8.50 3000 for 25.00 TUBEROSES NEW CROP Per 1000 Excelsior Pearl, 4-6 inches circumference $8.50 F. O. B. New York. F. O. B. Chicago, 50c. per 1000 additional. t9l4 "Book for Florists" l^eady Vaughan^s Seed Store ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED Greenhouse grown, smooth, well ripened seed. All from my own stock. 1,000 seeds $3.00 per 1000. 5,000 seeds 2.75 per 1000. 10,000 seeds 2.50 per 1000. Special prices on large orders. W.H.ELLIOTT. - Brighton. MASS. KenUworth Show Bronze Shades Masterpiece. Curled, Orchid Flowered. M 1000 seeds, 25c. 5000. Sl.OO; Moz. $1.25; li Glant]Red Giant Royal Purpl Giant Light Blue Giant Emperor William Giant McKlnley Giant Yellow (dark eye) Giant Adonis Giant Yellow Giant Psyche Giant White (dark eye) I seeds, 25c.; 1000 Let us quote you our wholesale prices on FIRST CLASS Vege- table and flower seeds J r^ that produce results. °^' WAITER P. STOKB 219 Market street PHILADELPHIA, P A. the Exchange wlien i ONION SETS Our Specialty PANSIES""1&" Seed grown from the vc*j finest selected pUnts aO UrKe flowering in great variety of fancy colon 100 by mall 60c.; by erpre» $3.40 per 1000; MMO for $iaj)a Seeda o( above itnin. pkg. of £000 seeda tl-CO; 1 IB. W.aOL Cash wHh ords. E. B. JENNINGS SOUTHPORT. conn. Grower of the Flnen Panaiee. Thomas J. Grey Co. ' " " ' ' Managers of Scblegel & Foctler Co. J. P. A. Cnerinea Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Market Street, - Boston, Mass. GARDEN SEED BEST, CARRQTjPARSNIP, RADISH and GARDm« PEA'SEBD ita variety) alao other items of tte abort crop of this past season, aa well aa a foil >mc of Garden See£7 will be quoted you S. D-WOOWF S S0NS,82DerSlKtt, NfWYOIW ■nd OianSe, Conn. Plsaia mentloi PETER HOLLENBACH, 808 W. Lake St.. Chicago, 111. Mutual ReciprocUy — Saw it In the Exchange $No'CU ready for deli'befy tf» Bay direct and save money y All stock is guaranteed to be as represented BEGONIA Tuberous-rooted, in separate colors. Single, $20.00 per 1000; double, J30.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale Field and Garden Seeds Established 1818. Write for our low Prices Lieht, Pratt and ElllooU Streets BALTIMORE, MD. win help all around If yon mention the Bzcbsnse ture in these stores is the incubators, brooders and poultry supplies, and still another feature is the glass covered frames for germinating seeds, and the mats for covering the hotbeds. Seeds in bulk too, are now arriving, and are being put in packets. In short, every- thing nearly which is shown now in the seed stores points to, and is a prepara- tion for, the Spring. To a careful ob- server the seed store windows show in ad- vance the approaching changes in the seasons of the year. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. shipped a carload of Cannas to Chicago last week, and is receiving from the growers another carload of Cannas this week. Two carloads of Tuberoses for ex- port, arrived this week. Mr. Bodding- trip. The entire store force of employees is very busy, and the recent sture im- provements in equipments and changes enable the stafC to handle the large vol- ume of business more conveniently and with greater facility. The exhibit of W. B. Marshall & Co., at the Country Life Permanent Exposi- tion at the Grand Central Terminal, in this city, has been staged and is open to inspection. This exhibit will, of course, be changed from time to time to suit the season. F. LeClair is in charge. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., will send out his new catalog about Jan. 15. He has just received a consignment of greenhouse grown Asparagus plumosus nanus seeds which he is now sending out. S. A. Irwin, now out on a business trip, reports a goodly number of orders. At McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray st., fruit stocks are steadily arriving in very large volume. Arrivals of Holland stock are about over. Peter Henderson & Co., 37 Cortlandt St., are very busy sending out seeds to Southern market gardeners, a branch of the seed business to which they give much attention. There was noted at this store this week a pan of Lachenalia pendula in full bloom. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., are now offering flower seeds for early plant- ing. Their window display of incuba- tors and poultry foods and remedies, in- terspersed with pans of table ferns, at- tract much attention. They are agents for the Banner incubator. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., is offering a line of novelties in French Gladioli, and the new red flowered Canna Firebird, and also several Rose novel- ties, including Mme. Jules Gouchault, a dwarf polyantha variety. A carload of Tuberoses arrived on Monday. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., are featuring this week sprayers and sprays and pruning tools. {Continued on page 62) Gladiolus AIVIERICA The finest stock in the market. Mam- moth size selected, $15.00 per 1000; first siie, $10.00 per 1000. '^ Pfflony fl, for quick or next Spring, 1914, delivery, be cheerfully given by F.\M. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay, N. Y. ... .^ ^ "is advt. in the Eschaagc Write them ] \VE GROW PEAS and BEANS FOR THB TRADE F. G. JOHNSON & CO., HarrisviUe, Michigan SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Dellyery The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists In SWEET PEAS, Contract prices for 1914 now ready. Prices on sppUcation. GUADALUPE, CAL. JOHNSON'S Tested Seeds Stands for 40 years of testing and proving.TOul wliolesale Market Gardeners' List for 1914 'sent free to those who wish it. Address: 217 iH PHILADELPHIA, PA. ASTERS Herbert & Fleishauer Aster SpeciaUttM McMINNVILLE, OREGON GlTP crpdlt wberp predit Is due — BJentloa Exchange Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass Williani Turner Price $5-00 A. T. DB LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO 3 to 8 Duane Street, New York January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 61 nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnM Boddington's oualltg Flower seeds (New Crop) FOR FLORISTS (New Cro p Selected seeds, successfully sown, secure sure, safe and serviceable satisfaction REMEMBER YOU MAY DEDUCT 5 PER CENT. IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER PETUNIAS K Trade T„d= Pkt. Pkt. Fringed. Our ALYSSUM White Gem SU.30 Sl.OO Sweet (the old variety) ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. tl.OO per 2,"j() seeds. S.i..)U Plumosus Nanus. Califoi per 250 seeds, S2. Sprengeri. "' 6000 seeds. latcherl. Gi 1000 seeds. jOc. per lOO seeds, 7jc 250 seeds, 75c. per 1000 seeds, $3.00 pel je grown. Sl.OO per 100 seeds, S ASTERS ie pkt. K c .80.25 SO 7 BODDINGTON'S Asters are Famous. Write for catalogue of other varieties and prii Trade A»ter Early Wonder. White. ... Aster Early Wonder. Pink 25 .75 QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS Boddlngton's Extra Early Trade pkt. Oz. Trade pkt Pink S0.20 S0.85 Flesh Color S0.20 Light Blue 20 .85 Light Rose .20 White 20 85 Scarlet .20 Dark Blue 20 .85 Red Lilac .20 CMmson 20 85 Finest Mixed ... .20 Vlck's Branching While . Violet^! ell Pink iright White Frade pkt. each of thi Carl8on*8 Branching Semple's Branching SO 25 S0.35 Sl.OO S0.25 $0.35 Sl.OO Vlck's New Early Branching. White Vlck's New Early Branching. Pink .25 Aster Giant Crego Trade pkt. ANTIRRHINUM (Ualght, i Feet) _.,..,. , Trade pkt. Oi. Red. Striking color $0.20 $0.75 SpIendicT color Brilliant. Scarlet, goldenyel'lt r-.-^oi , o&rk scarlet Victoria. Pure white. Scarlet. ,n?-|S BEGONIA Itrfordil. Carmine liemperflorens diflora. H ft. A fine bedding s and glossy bronze-red Toliage. . . . CANDYTUFT CENTAUREA CINERARIA IMft. "Dlaa „ . .._ the_ above. Foliage very white. Trade pkt. $0.35 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA Trade pkt. (SilkOak) SO.IO J LOBELIA Trade pkt Erinus (iraclUs Trailing, light blue S0.15 S Erlnus speciosa. Deep blue; trailing 15 (.Irystal Palace compacta 25 Eoiperur William compacta 25 PETUNIA— Bod(Hngton*€ The fin. Boddington's Majes fancy varieties of M:^ _ ._ __ pot culture. Seeds saved fro Century Prize MIGNONETTE Trade pkt, H ' lelect spikes under glass S0.60 Sl.OO $7.50 Trade pkt. Oz. MYOSOTIS I Fonrobert. Excellent for pots; blue 80.10 *0.5 Boddington's Quality double Petunias have rei of excellence, and may J I large proportion ( Boddington's Century Prize Gigantic single flower, having the edges deeply ruffled or fluted; S 1"^^^"^^' ^^"^^ "^^^P "^*^e throats. H trade pkt. 60c^ trade Boddington's Bar Harbor Beauty. Single. Color^a^^^ beautiful rose SO 26 Boddington's Ruffled Giants. A grand' selection" of single fringed Petunias go Emperor, Single. Large blossoms, distinct in form, coloring and marking Howard's Star. distmct white star i PYRETHRUM SALVIA Clara Bedman (Bonfire). IH ft Splendens (Scarlet Sage) Splendens, Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and early . Drooping spikes . Splendens Zurich. SHAMROCK (True Irish). Small leaved J^ trade pkt. 25c. $0.4 STATICE (Sea Lavender) S1.75 .25 6.00 ■s; they last a long ind most useful for Trade pkt. Ox. $0.26 $1.00 Latlfolla. Blue.. STOCKS Boddington's Quallt: Trade pkt. Dark Blood Red Dark Violet Blue Dark Purple Boddlngton'E Trade pkt. Flesh Color $0.25 Light Blue 2H Scarlet 25 Snow White 25 Fine Mixed ,25 Quality Cut-and-Come-^ Peach Blossom. pink Chamolse Trade ptt. Bridesmaid. Rose $0.25 Canary. Yellow 25 Flamingo. Blood red... .25 "■ " Light blue... .25 irk blue .25 GIANT PERFECTION STOCKS White Pyramidal long spikes of large double flowers, splendid for { ulture and for florists' purposes. '^ • ■ Trade pkt. 25c., QUALITY VERBENAS Trade pkt. Ox. Boddington's Mammoth Hybrids. A strain of very vigorous growth, producing tru.?se3 of large flowers of brilliant and varied colors. Mixed 50.25 S1.7S Boddington's Mammoth Auricula -flowered. Large flowers with distinct white eye .25 1.7fl Boddington's Mammoth Blue 26 1.75 Boddington's Mammoth Pink 25 1.76 Mammoth Scarlet Defiance. The jlet; Boddington's Wliite (Candidissima). Pure white. Boddington's Striped. Many colors Lemon (Aloysia citriodora) , VINCA We are headquarters for SWEET PEAS of every description. Our Wholesale Catalogue of Quality Seeds and Bulbs (ii contains 52 pages of Seeds and Bulbs you need. Write for it to-day— a postcard will fetch it. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 342 West 14fh Street NEW YORK CITY Eeciproclty — Sa'' 62 The Florists' Exchange MICHELL'S Spiraea Clumps w E have just received a late shipment of extra fine, large roots, which we are offering at "real bargain" prices, to make room for our incoming seed stocks. Spiraea is an Easter Plant, that always yields a handsome profit. Roots Price Tsea Gladstone GLADSTONE, 1st size $0.75 $5.00 GLADSTONE, Monster size 1.10 8.00 ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA 50 3.75 COMPACTA MULTIFLORA 50 3.75 WASHINGTON 75 5.00 SEND FOR WHOLESALE CATALOG It contains a complete list of the best flower and vegetable seeds, plant and florists' sundries 200 $9.50 100 8.00 200 7.00 200 7.00 250 11.50 The following New Crop Flower Seeds should be ASTER (Early sorts), PHLOX, BEGONIA, PETUNIA, VERBENA, SALVIA, and a host of others, sown now VINCA, MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE '«"-'^'- - will help all aroand If you mention the Exchange Philadelphia, Pa. 1913 — 1914 We have reached and passed the zenith of Winter. Our thoughts must now turn to Springtime with its varied tasks and demands. If we would progress we must "run by" all former records — do things different and better than in 1913. If you have grown Snapdragon grow it better. If you have not grown any get busy and see how much pleasure and profit there is yet in store for you. My Original Silver Fink has the field. It also has some imitators. Recent ads. will show what many of the big growers think, and it is this kind of evidence that you want to tie to. Facts, not theory ; dollars, not doughnuts. We offer both plants and seeds. Price of plants, $4.00 per 100. Seed, trade packet, $1.00 ; 3 for $2.50 ; 7 for $5.00. AU orders cash. Plan to have a lot of seedlings for Spring sales. No other plant so profitable, nor so easy to grow. Can be had nicely in blossom in 3%-inch pots by sowing now. Free cultural directions. G. S. RAMSBURG, Somersworfh, N. H. MatTial Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange SPECIAL PRICES TO CLOSE OUT DUTCH AND FRENCH BULBS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. 13 up. tS.O per 1000; in case lots of 1250. PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. 14 up. SIO.O per 1000; in case lots of 1000. ROMAN HYACINTHS. 11-12. $2.00 per 10( tl8.00 per 1000. ROMAN HYACINTHS. 12-15. $2.25 per 10( $20.00 per 1000. ROMAN HYACINTHS. 13-15. $3.50 per 10( $32.50 per 1000. lUustrated catabgue on requ SPANISH IRIS. Named soi miied sorts. $3.00 per 1000. DUTCH HYACINTHS. Named $5.00 per 1000; rts. $3.25 DARWIN TULIPS. Good $2.00 per 100. DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS. $1.75 v-rr 100. SINGLE NARCISSUS, GolJcn Spur, Mother OXALIS. Best sorts. 91 Also Choice Holland Stock! uk for pricei. Terms: F. O. B. Hoiut and Belgium Nuraery HENK DIRKEN FLORAL % NURSERY CO. Inc. p. O. Box 902, HOUSTON, TEXAS Write them yon read this adTt. In the Bichange Country Life Permanent Exposition QRAIND CEINTRAU STATIOIV To our Patrons and Friends. — We have leased space in the above Exposition to display our line of SEEDS, BULBS, HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES and POULTRY SUPPLIES. The Exhibit is in charge of Mr. F. Le Qair, where orders or inquiries may be left and called for or delivered from our store. W. E. MARSHALL & CO., Seedsmen. | 66 W. 23d St., New York Mutual Eeclproclty— Saw It In tlie Eichanje (Continued from page 60) Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., is offering a full line of Begonia and other flower seeds, including its early- flowering, branching Carlson or Invinc- ible Asters. At J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., this week there is a large window display of vegetable seeds, also of Cri- num. Arum and Amaryllis bulbs. Wm. EUiott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., are making this week a favorable offer of Illinois Canes, tuberous-rooted Begonias, and new crop flower seeds. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey st., will soon send out its 1914 catalog. Philadelphia Seed Trade There is little activity in the seed trade as yet, but all of the stores are making active preparation for the busy season which will soon commence. The mailing of the catalogs and the forward- ing of the early seed orders to florists and market gardeners are the principal features at present. Henry H. Dreer, Inc.. has bought No. 716 Chestnut St., the adjoining property to the present place. No. 714 Chestnut St., fuller information of which will be found on page 100 of this issue. W. J. Sherry, late with the Johnson Seed Co., is now with this firm, and will act in the capacity of assistant to Mr. Thilow. Tlie Henry F. Michell Co. _ reports a capacity mail order business in the way Burpee's Seeds PHIL3DELPHI3 Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for prt^t. of early seeds for florists and truckers. Fred Michell, Jr., is on a three weeks' trip through the South. The poultry department also reports excellent busi- ness. The 1914 wholesale and retail catalog has been mailed. The Johnson Seed Co. has a very at- tractive window this week in which are shown a number of full bred Scotch col- lies. This company always lists these dogs in its catalogs. At the Stokes' Seed Store the ware- house and the seed bins are filled to over- flowing with the new crop of seeds, and the making up of advance orders is now in progress. The Moore Seed Co. reports good busi- ness in its poultry department. The booked orders on early seeds are aJso being forwarded. Chicago Seed Trade While the weather at this particular season has no perceptible effect on the seed trade it is interesting to note that December, 1913, was the warmest for twenty-five years. Less snow and rain fell than in any December since 1896. There was 42 per cent, of sunshine, sli^gbtly more than normal. The lowest temperature was 18 deg. ; the highest, 57. The florists and the seedsmen who handled perishable stock during the month were fortunate. There is no activity in the local seed trade other than the filling of contract orders by the large wholesale houses. The demand from the dealers and jobbers in all lines of garden seed is reported to be opening very brisk. The outlook for the present season's business is com- mented on by many in the trade to be the very best. At Vaughan's Seed Store the firm's new catalog. '"Vaughan's Book for Flo- rists," for 1914, is just off the press and will be mailed out this week. A special The Florists' Exchange 63 buttons Famous English Flower, AfStsTitZ Vegetable and Grass >V IP -V -V*aJ SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND Orders taken for import. No stock carried. We sell Sutton's Seeds only. Catalogue on application. Special Agents in America WINTER.. SON ®. CO.. 64 WALL ST., NEW YORK CITY "ROCHESTER WHITE" GLADIOLUS The Best White Gladiolus Ever Grown Rochester White is not only the best white, but the only pure white Gladiolus of commercial value today. The petals are white clear into the throat. The spikes are well supported and average 2}^ to 3 ft. in length. The flowers are correctly placed and develop evenly along the stem, open- ing up perfectly to the topmost bud. The plants of this variety are strong, vigorous and healthy, not only blooming profusely but increasing in bulbs better than manj other kinds. It is a good keeping and a good shipping variety. It continually brought higher prices in the wholesale market, in which it was ofiered the past summer, than any other high priced kinds. Price, $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. Descriptive circular mailed free upon request. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, NEW YORK TO THE TRADE HENRY MEnE, Quedlinburg, Germany (Established in 1787) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Grower and Exporter on the very largest scaio «. ^.. ____ CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It in tbc Exchange S. M. iSBELL & GO. JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN. CUCUMBER, TOMATO Radisli, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Sweet Com \ Correspondence Solicited I Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it In the Eicbange H.H.Beraer&Co. BSBulbs. Seeds. Bamboos, ^Ba Palm Seeds 170 WARREfi STREET :: NE Write them yon read this adTt. in the >IANTS,BULBS and SEEDS S.S.SKIDELSKY«CO. I«tz Bld<. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Catalogue for the asking GJTe credit where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange ukspurs, Nasturtiums, ransits. ircmuaoo, . "«-. Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY LIL.IUIVI GIGANTEUMS 7/9.1nch, 300 per case. $18.00 8/10-tach, J25 per case. W».u« CHAS. SCHWAKE © CO., Inc. HORTICUI-TURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YOKK flOUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, CaL weet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists WlwIawlalGrowen of Pull LUt of Flower and Garden Seeds feature is the new Canna Firebird which is ottered this year at $10 per doz. Gla- dioli for forcing are reported to be in good demand, the two forcing novelties Chicago White and Hyde Park are re- garded as the best early kinds for the florists' trade. These are extra early and the blooms sell for more than double the price of other best kinds. The trade in flower seed for early sowing has also opened up. The Leonard Seed Co. reports that business for the new year is opening well ; the number of orders and enquiries coming in daily would indicate that a prosperous season is ahead. Garden Beans seem to be getting scarcer as the shipping season continues, and as a con- sequence some of the dealers and catalog makers vary considerably as to price. The shipment of Onion sets to the Gulf Coast goes on steadily. Texas dealers and jobbers are reported to be buying heavily. White Onion sets are quoted at from $2.25 to $2.50 per bus. ; colored sets at from $2 to $2.25. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., re- port a good demand for forcing Gladioli. D. D. P. Roy has just returned from a trip to Lake Geneva, Wis., where he se- cured some good orders for his house. A. Miller and Guy Reyburn left on Sun- day on their regular trips for their firm. At Winterson's Seed Store the receiv- ing and packeting of seeds occupy the time of most of the employees of the store. John Degnan is busily engaged on the catalog work, part of which is al- ready on the press. Albert Wellman Schaefer, one of the moving spirits in the Albert Dickinson Co., died at the Michael Reese hospital, Dec. 29, after a brief Illness. Wflte them yon teaa tnis auvt. m mc ^^ »- ^ DUJARDIN S, LODWICK, INC. 348 Washington St., New York Wholesale Importers for the trade of „ , ^ BELGIAN HOTHOUSE PLANTS: Azaleas, Araucarias. Bay Trees, Palms, etc. FRENCH, HOLLAND JAPAN and other bulbs. AcotnpleUune of Nursery Stock: Boxwood Evergreens, Ros- S^o k cto Catalogues and prices free on request. Kmdiy subnut us your to GLADIOLUS We are the largest grow- ers of all leading varieties. Ask for prices » i,rk DE RUYTER & HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK. HOLLAND 4/7^,g.ts.- 12 Broadway, New York SEED PHOENIX ROEBELENII for list of Choice Gladioli rOHN LEWIS CHILDS Flowerfield. L. I.. N. Y. IE KCMNfiE— »c»' AftcnisiH Me*!— I ^Richmond, Va. I Diggs & Beadles, Inc., seedsmen here, 1 has recently moved into its spacious new I warehouse and store at 1711 East Frank- 1 lin St., which gives the company a floor i space of 29,077 sq. ft. ; as well as splen- did shipping facilities. This building is thoroughly equipped wth up-to-date fix- j tures and seed cleaning machinery. Its SANDER. Bruges, Bclgimn main store and offices will still remain at 1428 Bast Main St.; it also has a branch store uptown at 603-605 Bast Marshall st. making three stores and a warehouse operated by Diggs & Beadles, , in this city, as well as maintaining a thoroughlv equipped seed testing labora- tory. The company does an extensive i business, both wholesale .and retail, throughout the South Atlantic States. _ Diggs & Beadles has also recently in- , creased its capital stock for, in pomt of fact, the growth of this company has ] been very rapid within the past eleven years, and its name ranks as a dispenser of good seeds as well as for square deal- ing throughout the territory it covers. The officers of the company are: Albert C Diggs, president; Jno. R. Beadles, ^ce-prelident; A. Percy Diggs, secre- { tary and Calendar Received From the Brania eat' calendar for De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tidips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application 64 The Florists' Exchange IT WILL PAY YOU TO keep in touch with the NEW CARNATION IN A CLASS BY ITSELF (( GORGEOUS »» IN A CLASS BY ITSELF Watch its record at Florist Qub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO AND SEE IT GROWING PACIFIC STATES. MARTIN @ FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS ®. SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa. PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. F»rio©— TO TRADE OIVUV ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100, $10.00. 50 @ 100 rate; per 1000, $100.00 No order filled for less than SO cuttings and no discount from above price, irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to either of the above firms, and ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. ^' Watch the square spaces in this ad. each mecfe"^. Write tjiem yon read thlB advt. In the Eichapge Princess Dagmar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 ANA/ARDED At tne inassacnusetts Horticultural Society Boston, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, AprU, 1913: Fu-st for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carna- tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show April, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best Carnations, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company '^IS^' ! them yon read thla advt. In the Eicbange We Specialize in Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Poinsettias Let us quote you on Rooted Carnation Cuttings, or two-inch Geranium plants Baur & Sfeinkamp Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Catalogs Received Domestic J. I.. Schiller, Toledo, Ohio. — Seeds, bulbs, plants. r. Atlee Bnrpee 88 Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Burpee's Seeds That Grow, wholesale list. . J. H. ereg-ory & Son, Seed Growers, Marblehead, Mass. — Gregory's "Hon- est" Seeds for 1914. . Bolgiano Sc Son, Baltimore, Md. — Bolgiano's Trustworthy Seeds. Whole- sale prices for marltet gardeners. flower seeds D. Iiandretli Seed Co., Bloomsdale Seed Farms, Bristol, Pa. — Seeds. This is the 130th annual edition. It is well illustrated and very interesting, Robert Bnist Co., 4 and 6 S. Front St., Philadelphia, Pa. — Garden Guide for 1914. Vegetable seeds are given spe- cial prominence and are well illus- trated, while of flowers there are ex- cellent lists of the best •W. E. MarsliaU & Co., 166 W. 23d St., New York. — Marshjai's Seeds, 1914. A very complete catalog, arranged al- phabetically. English Vegetable Ma CARNATION CUTTINGS WHITE WONDER ENCHANTRESS WHITE PERFECTION WHITE ENCHANTRESS BEACON MRS. C. W. WARD $3.00 per 100, 525.00 per 1000. NORTHPORT. Leader in dark pink class. S6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. HERALD. Leader in scarlet class. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Send for prices on 'MUM Cuttings. All leading commercial varieties JAMES D. COCKCROFT, Norttiport, L I., N. Y. ! Reelpmclty — Saw It In t CHRYSANTHEMUMS CARNATIONS AND ROSK CHARLES H. TOTTY MAOISON - NE>V JERSEY CARNATIONS F.DMtNERfiStNSCO. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA for the frc iged catalog. Some Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey York. — A well a ... of the special subjects are Al. Defiance Mignonette, Lemon Qi Marigold. Doubl — ■• ------ Marigold, Delphi! Sch: ■ lid, Delphi nthus Wii Perfection Belladonna, and Ii. Ii. May & Co., Spring Catalog, 1914 '-"- catalog, "" St. Paul, Minn. — very full and 124 pages of illustrated and informative material and. specializing in many of the vege- table and flower seeds as well as some of the fruits particularly suited to the climate of Minneapolis. The covers this year are in plain gold and blue and quite effective. A, K". Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. — ■R^holesale trade list. Some of the more notable subjects here included are Roses Hadlev, Killarney Brilliant, Irish Fireflame; Carnations Enchantress Su- preme and ■White "Wonder; Chrysanthe- mums Indian beautifully decorativi sephine. Mens "" "' Totty, Madison Greystpne the lovely Nor- this fine list, reference, and both Roses and 'Mums. The three va- rieties of the latter that adorn the front cover in color are Petite Louis, Cranford Yellow and Miss F. Collier— three splen- did kinds either for the private or retail grower. In addition to W. Wells and Thos W. Pockett, another noted raiser of Chrysanthemums has joined with Mr. Totty in the international distributing combination, namely, Augusta Nonin of Paris, Prance. Now we want a German and a Dutchman! Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa.-;- Dreer's Garden Book, 76th Annual Edi- tion, 1914. With a formal tint border embossed in gold and gree traction of its front cove no printing whatsoever on its oacn. covci, this book of 256 pages is withal a most attractive one. its simple cover design adding much d will be found as~ fully er. Several color plates ng desirable subjects in flowers, these adding the brightness and value of "tlie catalog. A catalog : ' " " Dreer, Inc., produces mus and with seed, florist eye- the scope attractive St. PrzeapelsM, In Plock (Plozk), Po- land, Russia. — Nursery Stock. Dolibie Sc Co., Edinburgh, Scotland.— Debbie's catalog of seeds, plants tools etc is one of the most complete that is published in Britain, and the best that hails from Scotland. It contains many specialities not to be found elsewhere. De Graaffi Brotiers, ltd., Leiden Hol- land.—Wholesale catalog of bulbs and ,""'.. _=..,„„ „..i.,«5...:.ny all classes of [yaclnths, after land. — Wholesale catalog oj. uui^= ^....j Dlants giving principally all classes, of Tulips', "Narcissi and Hyacinths, which follows a selected listing^ of ous bulbs and bulbous roor--' for Spring and Pall planting. Ernest Benary, Erfurt, Germany.— Color chart of leading Primulas for 1914. This chart contains quite faithful re produ"''"— "* ■'"'^'- fifteen of the lead- for WatSlns and Simpson, ltd., 12 Trayi- stock St., London Bng.— A wholesale catalog of seeds. This fir fine flower novelties and It also specializes in vegei.aui= =?="= — market gardeners. We npti<=g lUustra tinns of the new Nemesia Blue Gem, also the Clarkia Queen Mary (rich car- min), and Orange King (rich orange). The pretty pink Schizanthus Excelsior, and the several Snapdragons also de- De Buyter Sc Kogewonlng, Noordwijk, xj^n...,.^ .,,.0 cfinding out colorcd panel by 12in. long, with prices printed ■n, Panama, a tri liiimed to be amc splendid cut flowe ■ Gladioli; anions pink; Pink Beauty ' the earliest and ; Niagara, yellow; ityle of Princeps) ; Blectra, red (.on tne siyic ui. and Glory of Holland, white. ■Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland. Wholesale catalog of bulbs and plants for 1914, including Tulips, Narcissi and "l HoUknd bulbs and illustrated with pictures of several of the newer TunpS; This fin 0 sending u... ....- r-. Gladioli, as referred Cleaning Aster Seed Will you please tell me how to clean several pounds of -Vster seed? Is there a small fanning mill made for that pur- pose, and where can it he found? Also cost? Winnowing out in a wind takes too many seeds.— D. C. t., N. J. —We have used sieves for cleanmg small quantities of such seeds as you mention, or similar ones: Use a quar- • ter inch sieve, say, to clear away the rough flaky maiterial ; 'then -n'hen the seeds have been pretty well separated, a finer one may be necessary, and last of all a fine meshed hair sieve to allow the dust to pass through. A hand fan conld also be operated, though this would scarcely be necessary. There are 'hand- worked" seed cleaners, but we do not, at present, know the makers. We shall try will confer a favor upon us of passinq value If. when orderlnq stock of our advertisers^ they will mention seelna the advt. In The Exchanat. January 10, lOli The Florists' Exchange 65 WHEN WE SAY THAT THE Philadelphia Pink is the best true Rose Pink Carnation in sight today, we simply mean that you will cut high grade blooms, and plenty of them, throughout the Season, and that it is an ideal variety in every respect. Mr. Joseph Hill, of the E. G. Hill Co., says: "There is no question as to the productiveness of the variety, and the color is pleasing indeed. I do not have the least doubt but that this variety will be quite an acquisition to our list of commercial Carnations." And this from Mr. Lars Anderson: "I have seen nothing to compare with them. After my study of Philadelphia, and my test of the blooms, I can honestly say to every grower to buy Philadelphia, because it ranks ahead of White Wonder and Enchantress." Cablegram received from Mr. Wells, of Merstham, England, Dec. i6th: "Award Merit Philadelphia, Royal Horticultural Society today." But, seeing is believing. Come to Detroit and see for yourself thirty thousand plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of Philadelphia Pink will surpass your own expectations. All orders booked now are for February de- livery. Prices: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 2500 at $95.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky (Si Co. 1218 Beb BIdg., Philadelphia, Pa. MATCHLESS WINNER OF TWO GOLD MEDALS DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early for MATCHLESS, the NEW COMMERCIAL WHITE CARNATION. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non- bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, Matchless was awarded First Prize for best 100 white; also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class— twenty-one vases in all being shown. Orders Booked Now for February Delivery ALL STOCK SOLD TO FEBRUARY la PRICE FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS : $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 (ORIGINATORS) Cottage Gardens Company, inc. QUEENS, NEW YORK GLORIA If you are looking for a good, lively, free blooming pink Carnation, you will find Gloria very profitable. Healthy, well-rooted Cut- tings. Ready in December and later. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. H. W. FIELD Northampton, Mass. Write them ymi read this advt. in thp Exchange SPLIT CARNATIONS lasily and cheaply No tools required. Pillsbury Carnation Staple 2000 for $1.00 postpaid I.L.PILLSBURT CALESBURG, ILL. CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 2 75 r^o-n-^.-"!^;::;-' i?5 Winona White Wonder.:::::: :::::::::::: If? 22:50 YSfow-pMnce.;.-.;:: :::::::::::: fm OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, OUIDNICK, R.I. J. H. Cushlng, prop. P. C. Anthony, R. I. Win help all arouDd It jou mention the Exchange PEBRLESS PINK THE NEW CARNATION THAT STANDS FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF CONSERVATIVE CARNATION GROWERS The BEST DARK PINK Carnation, because it produces more flowers in one season than most varieties do in two. If it pays to grow ordinary varieties, Peerless more than doubles your profits. No other variety can equal Peerless Pink in productiveness. 4^2 blooms per plant from Sept. 1 to Dec. I. The most beautiful, pleasing shade of brilliant, rosy pink, Afterglow shade ; large full flowers, nicely fringed; long, stiff stems; perfect calvx; clean and healthy. All cuttings guaranteed. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. The HERALD. Scarlet. The only variety to win first prize for three consecutive years— best 1 00 blooms, red or scarlet. Only variety Introduced last year that was shown at the Cleveland Show. The Herald is making good everywhere. The earliest and best scarlet the year around. Rooted cut- tings, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A.T.pyfer,Mgr. 30 E. Randolph St.,Chicago, III. CARNATION CUTTINGS For December Delivery 100 1000 COMMODORE $6.00 $50.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3.50 30.00 BEACON 3.00 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES "THE lOOP! THE LOOP'S THE THING!" VVrlte for Price List C ^THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Mannfactnrers of Self-lying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (PATENTED) connersville:, Indiana Hind If you meation the Exchange ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEOOUZf BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, BROOKLYN, N. Y $6.00 per 100 orders now booked $50.00 per 1000 Janu'ary delivery B dge — Mpntlog Ercbangf EZ-i Carnation and *T* ¥ 1"^ Chrysanthemum f | |^ > 6 in. 1,000- 5,000, per 1,000 6 ia. 6,000-10.000, per 1,000. , 6 in. 11.000-60,000, per 1,000. , PTlces>nd Samples on Requ Williams' Florist Supply House 7 in. 11,000-60,000, per 1,000. . 8 in. 1,000- 6,000. per 1,000. . 8-m. 6,000-10.000, per 1,000. . 8 in. 11,000-50,000, per 1,000. . 9 in. 1,000- 6.000. per 1.000. . 9-ia. 6,000-10,000, per 1,000. . 11,000-50.000, per 1.000. . 500,000 CARNATIONS We are devoting our whole plant to thi^ nrrtf4nrt-:nn «r R — **j (^ *:._ /^..^= ,-. . . na^Tb^ eriwn'cooi BnTfXr"".-,,';^"'" *"'!" ""j''' P.'"''""'"" of Rooted Carnation Cuttings. Our ! and far supSfor t?eu?ti^ ''; t^''?""=T ^"^^'^ S^" '^""'"^ g'o'™ fromTUs kind.o. stock are and lar supenor '"^"Jt^Sl^taken from Bowering plants. You can be sure that orders placed with 100 1000 I 100 1000 : *Q on ^of'IS i Dorothy Gordon. Pink $3.00 $25.00 = 3.00 26.00 Victory. Scarlet 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 , White Wonder ! . ! . . " ! 1 ! 4.00 35.00 ...3.00 25.00 Rosette. Dark pink 4.00 35.00 filled in ; SMITH & QAIVNETT, Geneva, IN. Y. ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- droblums, Onddiums, Cypripediums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. FALL RIVER, MASS. GlTecredltwhere credit Is due — Mention Exchange ORCHIDS We tfrow and sell Orchids exclusively. We hAve them in aU stages of development from the A/N No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it In the Escbaoge Otto Heinecken Horticultural Agency WhltehaU Bldg. 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: J. Heins Sons, HalsfenLek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Neubert, Wandsbek (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Keilholz, Quedlinbm'^ (Germany) High Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (Holland) Wholesale Bulb Grower Aim HOLLAND and BELGIinU STOCK, as RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, PALMS, ETC WRITE FOR PRICES Will help all aropnd If yoo mentlop the Bxehaag. PLANT CULTURE T All Nurserymen Seedsmen and Florists Wishing to do business with Europe should send for the '' Horticultural Advertiser'* Thi. is The British Tr* weekly by all Horticultur, taken by over 1000 of the b< Annual subscription to cov to the nursery i : ol postage, 70 owdnam, Notts dium applicants Editors of the "H. A. Chillwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notti European Agents for THE AMERICAN CARNATION Mutual Reciprocity — Sinv it tii the Excbaoge Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, ""A'S.SS"' ELIZABETH, N. J. Please mention the Exchange when writing. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland Wn S»T-A in n frkci'tirkn to quote pncea on specimen Ever. Wl e are lIl a I'OSlllOn greens that will be decidedly attractive to anyone who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergreens, send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City will help all aroDDd If you mention the Exchange THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACKBS TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS VINES and ROSES Send for W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL ANDROMEDAS Price List FRAMINGHAM. MASS. DIRECT i IMPORTATIONS i Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc., from Belgium. Begonia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Borwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, Holland. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. English Manetti, Japanese LlUes. etc. Raffia. Red Star and three other brands. MchUTCHISON&CO.™?.rsg''"' 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Michelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. 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OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Jiist Received From our Holland Nurseries: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Evergreens rOR RUCKERIES H. den Ouden (EiSon Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue Hlirs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small aiies Price List now ready TheD.llill Nursery Co., IdCduniSeeJill. Speclalbts January 10, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 69 Cleveland, O., Jun Aio»iCAir ASSoeuTiozr of Peter nual Conventl to 26. 1914. "wul 1 be held 1e Bush Form of Taxus Hibernica (Subject of this week's illustration) To those accustomed to seeing the slim, upright grow- ng forms of the Irish Yew, Taxus Hibernica, the pic- ture we present herewith would hardly be recognized is of the same variety. It represents a very old speci- nen of this Yew, and one which had probably lost its top accidentally or by design, in ts younger days, or even perhaps several times, to have it so bushy at the base. This bush is one of several trees and shrubs which stood on what was known as the Geo. W. Car- penter grounds, at Germantown, Philadelphia. The place was fa- in its day as containing many choice trees, but has long changed hands. This bushy Irish Yew is almost alone now, happening to have been growing where it could remain near where a dwelling has been built. It must be of consider- able age, as it has been linown to the writer for nigh half a century. Its bushy shape raalces it of much 'nterest, and in many cases it would better fit a situation than the usual slim form, which is the case in fact in the present instance, is well Itnown the Irish Yew is but a variety of the English Taxus baccata. This is the case with almost all the Yews in culti- vation. There are really but about half dozen species — baccata, Canadensis, cuspidata, brevifolia globosa; while there are dozens varieties, chiefly of baccata. The latter is English; Canadensis, American; cuspidata, Japanese; brevifolia also American (but a Calif ornian species), and globosa is Mexican. The Japanese one, cuspidata, malses a large tree; while Cana- densis is almost prostrate growing. """ are hardy in the colder States where the baccata would succumb. Weeping Deciduous There are Trees in Winter probably two dozen trees with weeping forms in cul- tivation which are always notice- able on lawns, more particularly in Winter season. They may divided in two kinds, those that continue to ascend, forming trees at length, and others that advance in height but little. Of the former, the following are the most prominent: Acer Wieri, Betula laciniata pendula, Fagus pendula, Salix Baby- lonica, Salix B. aurea, Taxodium pendulum and Ulmus Americana pendula. Among trees that make little gain in height, while drooping well, are the following; Betula Youngi pen- dula, Cerasus rosea pendula, Fraxinus excelsior pen- dula, Morus Tatarica pendula, Sophora Japonica pen- dula, Cornus florida pendula, Pyrus Aucuparia pendula and Ulmus montana pendula. The weeping forms are interesting at all times, some of them more so when leafless in Winter than when with foliage in Summer, and with less to attract one on a lawn in Winter these various weeping forms receive much attention. If Betula laciniata pendula be taken as an illustration, how beautiful it is in the Winter with its lovely white bark, its drooping, slender limbs and elegance of appearance. Its common name. Cut-leaved Weeping Birch, further describes it. Then the Weep- mg Beech, Fagus pendula, exhibits its fantastic growth to the best advantage when bare of leaves. Its branches are the most grotesque of any weeping tree. The golden barked Weeping Willow, Salix Babylonica aurea, makes a pleasing display with its golden yellow waving shoots and one and all of these weepers display their habit of growth better when bereft of foliage. In the list of those that make little gain in height, already referred to, we would name as perhaps fully as attractive in Winter as in Summer the following; Tea's AVeeping Mulberry (Morus pendula), Sophora pendula, AVeeping Dogwood (Cornus florida pendula), and Ulmus montana pendula, one of the weeping Elms. The almost perpendicular growth of the Weeping Mul- berry, the irregularly formed shoots of the Sophora, the bower-like form of the head of the Elm,'and the over- lapping shoots of the Dogwood are all displayed to better advantage in Winter. Cerasus rosea pendula is also of pleasing appearance in Winter. Fraxinus excelsior pendula and Pyrus Aucuparia pendula are usually classed as weepers, but their growth is more horizontal than drooping. Winter enables us to notice the characteristics of the drooping shrubs. Some droop in their normal forms, such as the cut-leaved Japanese Maple, Acer poly- morphum dissectum, and Forsythia Fortunei. The For- sythia forms very long, slender, drooping shoots while still advancing in height, the cut-leaved Japanese Maple a rounded, drooping head of much beauty. The Taxus Hibernica in Bush Form so-called Weeping Lilac, Syringa Pekinensis pendula, makes a spreading, rather than a weeping head. Car- agana arborescens pendula is pretty, and Corylus pen- dula, the Weeping Hazel, is a much admired bush. „ 1- 1, What is commonly called English Laurel Laurel '* ^^'' ^aov/n to most horticulturists as Cerasus Laurocerasus, but at the present day many members of the genus have been changed from Cerasus to Prunus, the one here noted among the rest, so that it is now Prunus Laurocerasus. In Europe one meets with it in almost all countries; especially is it ever present in grounds in the southern countries and in Britain; even in the northern ones where snows protect it from the cold in Winter. With us it is only when Delaware is reached that it can be considered hardy; from there in sheltered posi- tions it can be found through the South. Large plants of it used to grow near the Capitol building at Wash- ington. Even at Philadelphia, with some protection from the wind in Winter, such as the placing of a barrel over it, open at both ends, with forest leaves filled in around the plant, specimens have been win- tered with safety. Safe "wintering can be aided by se- lecting sorts hardier than others, which English grow- ers can furnish. Caucasica, latifolia and rotundifolia are all considered hardier than the common form. Then there is one known as Shipka;nsis which is con- sidered as hardier still. This has leaves almost round in shape, lacking the long, narrow point of the com- mon form; and those who have tried it say there is no doubt at all that it is much hardier than any other. Why not grow many of these broad-leaved Laurels, the Sweet Bay and like sorts, on the open lawn or Wherever else desired, and protect them in Winter as a matter of course? There are estates now where per- fectly hardly evergreens are grown, but whicji are pro- tected in Winter so as to preserve the foliage in a bright green condition for Spring. The English Laurel could be so grown here, and what a treat it would be to see it in collections! The Cut- leaved Birch Cut-leaved Birch, the trees of it they set out failing to thrive. This must be from causes aside from that relating to hardiness. It is just as hardy as its parent, the common White Birch, Betula alba, and where one thrives the other should. With us, planted in Spring, there is little trouble, if it is pruned closely at the time. The pruning should leave but an inch or two of the younger shoots, from which the tree can reform itself. There would not be so close a prun- ing necessary were the trees well rooted. This Birch is not one to make many roots at any time, and when it comes to the Spring stock it is often evident that there have been few transplantings. This is why the close pruning is called for; and a further reason for pruning is the shapening of the tree. There is no question that this Cut-leaved Weeping Birch is one of the leading ornamental trees. It is hpautiful at all times, and is particularly admired in the Winter season by its drooping, slender young branches and its lovely white bark. « XL Osmanthus aquifolium is a Japanese Osmanthus evergreen shrub of great beauty, belong- aquifolium j^g ^^ ^j^^ ou^g family, which, because of its pricklv foliage, is called Holly-leaved Olive. It has the merit of being hardy from Philadelphia south- ward, and even further north, when well protected in Winter, it has passed through Winters unharmed. For- merly it was called Olea aquifolium, but is now usually classed as Osmanthus. In addition to its evergreen leaves it bears small clusters of white flowers in Autumn which are of sweet odor. The foliage of this bush is quite prickly; its bright green color changes in Autumn to a bronze red much the same as the foliage of Mahonia (or Berberis) aquifolium does. In the same genus of plants are two others, O. Americanus and O. fragrans. Americanus is a hardy evergreen, its leaves being thick and smooth, and in height it attains to 20ft. or more in its wild condition. It can be recommended for planting from Delaware southward. Another Osmanthus is a well known greenhouse plant in the North, but elsewhere it is a valuable hardy shrub. It is better known under its older name of Olea fra- grans and is from Japan and China. The fragrance of its flowers is so delicious that that of a single flower «ill permeate a whole room. « ., J J The Phellodendron, known for years Phellodendron .^g p Amurense in collections here, Japonicum y^^^ [,eg„ decided to be P. Japonicum by Prof. Sargent. It is well known as a strong grow- ing, broad, spreading tree, bearing clusters of green flowers, followed by berries which become black when ripe, and which hang on the branches until Christmas in the North, and perhaps later where freezings do not overtake them. These berries, when crushed, have a pungent odor, some say reminding them of turpentine. By their remaining so long on the trees untouched by birds it may be assumed they are not found palatable to them. In growth this species makes a broad spreading tree, with little comparative height, so it is not the one to fill a position where a tall tree is required. In many catalogs it is listed as the Cork tree, but its bark is by no means corky, but comparatively smooth. Another error has found its way into print as well, which is that the tree is dioacious. Though this may be so in some species, it is not the case with Japonicum, for when set entirely apart from others, trees of it hereabouts bear seeds freely. It calls for mention here that there is a true corky species to which the name P. Amurense properly be- longs. Its bark is very corky, and so far as appears it is as hardy as the other, but in appearance of growth is quite distinct. Its corkiness is pronounced, in this way proving most interesting. It may be that though later in introduction to our lawns than the other the genus may have been founded on this species, as the name Phel- lodendron means "cork tree." I remember that the true P. Amurense has corky bark; the other one is P. Japonicum. 70 The Florists' Exchange PRINCE DARENBERG rree grower, strong neck. Howers averaging 40 petals to Richmond's 22 with which it i »/doP ^tJ^';;'"?;?'' *„"■■" ''''"=• ''^<^- '^'^^- *^-00 per doz., S30.00 per 100, S250.00 per lOOC MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. MRS. GEORGE SHAWVER, SUNBURST. S12.00 per 101 JONKHEER, J. L. MOCK, from outside, s ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS IRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, S15.0O per 100. MADAME CHERAU, MADONNA, $10.00 orders accompanied by cash and received before February Ist. NA/ASHINOTON FLORISTS' CO., 'Tri"""' Alexandria, Va. IRIS lEe BUXTON PINK KILLARNEY SNAPDRAGON does not belong'to the "57" VARIETIES IT IS IN A CLASS BY ITSELF and the only meritorious variety worth growing Order Now Plants from pots, $40.00 per 1000, $5.00 per 100 250 at 1000 rate G. E. BUXTON. NASHUA. N. H. TWO MILLION COLEUS Rooted Cuttings Grown in a Season Why not try us, as we only grow Coleus Cuttings. and grow them all year round? That's why we are the only and largest and best Coleus Specialists in the world. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED $4.00 per 1000 Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Firebrand and all other lead- ing varieties. Good, strong, clean, well-rooted cuttings. Cash with order. C. SCHULZrff^N (ESTABLISHED lg7») i 261-275: lawrence St., FIUSHIKgTi. IJ, ». ¥ A. NAHLIK. PROP3 "^ Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Erchangp Asparagus 100 1000 Plumosus. 2M-m. pots $2.00 $18.00 ALTERNANTHERAS. Rooted Cuttings, red and yellow 50 4.50 CANNAS. Dry bulbs. Hen- derson and 5 other varieties. . 2.00 18.00 GERANIUMS. 2J^-m,pots. S. A.Nuttand 5 other varieties 2.50 20.00 PANSY PLANTS 50 2 50 2% off for cash JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE, OHIO Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange A fEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS Plumoaus. $3.00 p.r 100. DRACAENA indivisa. 3-in, $5.00; 1-in., $10.00. S-izL, $26.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2)i-fa-. S5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevlne, Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner; 2-in., 33.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in, lOo.i 4-in.. 15c.; &-in., 25c. TINCA vailetiata. 2-ia, Jc each; S-in., $eilO pe' GEO. NL EMMANS, Newton, N. J. I Washington, D. C Business is very quiet. There is a gen- eral grumble among all of the retail men. New Tear's business was about the same 1 as last year. We have had very little sun- shine since Christmas, consequently stock has shortened up. Carnations are com- ing better and sell for $3 to $4 per 100. Dr. W. W. Evans is beginning to ship I some stuff to the wholesale market from j his place in Hamilton, Va. There will be a meeting of the Flo- I rlsts' Club on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6. J. A. Phillips, the 14th st. florist, has a new auto delivery car. It is light green '■ with gold lettering. He has also a new j balcony around his store which makes a great improvement. [ J. R. Daly, formerly with J. H. Small and Sons, is now located with O. A C. Oehmler. J. Harper Herrington, of the Washing- ton Florists' Co., is spending a week at his home in Philadelphia. Henry Gottenkinney, of Gude Bros., is on the sick list. The first Jonquils were seen here this week, grown by Sehultz. Sidney Bayersdorfer, of Philadelphia, and Mr. Alexander, representing Lion Co., of New York, were in town this week. O. A. C. O. r'' Worcester,, , Mass. '^ ^ Business has remained very good since the Christmas rush. Flowers are coming in much more plentifully. Roses are bringing from $2 to $8 per 100, while choicer blooms fetch $10. Carna- tions are right on crop with most of the larger dealers, and are bringing .$3 and $4 per 100. Violets are more plentiful and sell for ,$1 per 100. Orchids are selling for oOc. each. Lange Floral Co. decorated at the New Year's reception given by the Ban- croft Hotel. Laurel roping was draped from the ceilings of the lobby and Colon- ial Room. Artistic baskets were placed upon the tables. Small corsage bouquets were placed about for the ladies. The Worcester County Horticultural Society has arranged for a very attrac- tive series of Winter meetings. Tlie first was held on Jan. 2, a.t which F. Schuyler Mathews gave a talk on "Birds." The lectures will be held on Thursdays of , the nine coming weeks. Herbert W. | Gleason of Boston will give afl illustrated lecture on "Alpine Flowers," on Jan. 8. Oilier speakers engaged for this series of lectures are David L. Fiske of Graf- ton who will speak on "Fruit" ; H. W. Tinker of Warren, R. I., on "Vegetable Growing and Marketing" ; J. Lewis Ellsworth of Worcester, on "Co-operation and Marketing as seen in Europe" ; and S. F. Willard of Wethers- fleld. Conn., who will speak on "Seeds." M. C. M. Tomatoes Under Glass For two seasons we have grown To- matoes in Winter and Spring in our greenhouses, but we had always some trouble in ripening the fruits. We want to know what Is the exact temperature in which Tomatoes can ripen quickly. — J. M. E., P. Q. — In the absence of any cultural de- tails, we will suppose there are different reasons for failing to ripen up your fruit satisfactorily. In the first place, a firm substantial growth is desired, and to ac- complish this, particularly in Winter, the plants should be on raised benches. Thus the roots will be in the same tempera- ture as the stems. Any bench that will accommodate 4in. or 4%in. of soil would be sufiicient. Nor are Tomatoes particu- lar as to soil : soil a bit on the sandy side is preferable to that of a too retain- tive nature ; also have the soil thoroughly firm. The main object in view is to pro- duce a solid, short jointed growth. Wa- tering plays an important part in the production of a Winter crop of Toma- toes. That is, grow them on the dry side, or in other words give the plants a good watering, then no more until it is ab- solutely necessary. At times I dare say the surface will have the appearance of being dry, but provided the growth does not show any signs of wilting, it does not need water. Tomatoes, like all other crops, certainly need food to bring forth perfect and heavy fruits, yet any manures that have a tendency to produce a soft growth should not be used heavily : rather depend on manures that will give a solid growth and fruit producing qualities. stem system is to be preferred, that is, pinch away all laterals as they appear and just depend on the one cane for fruit. With such treatment fruit will be excellent. The night temperature should not be less than 60 degrees, with a rise to 70 degrees during the day, or 75 de- grees with sun heat; also bear in mind that fresh air is necessary whenever con- ditions will permit, or indeed when the temperature goes 6 degrees or 8 degrees above night mark, a crack of air would be beneficial. It is also necessary to polli- nate the blossoms during the Winter to ensure a perfect set. Follow along those lines and provided the house is light and in such a position to receive full sunlight, there should be no difficulty in producing the essential ripe fruits. W. TUENEE. Changing Business It was announced this past week that Leonard C. Midgley of the Westboro Conservatories, Worcester, Mass., has leased his business to P. F. Brigham of Waltham, Mass. Mr. Brigham is a young man of fine ability in this line, and has worked along with the business for the past few years. He was formerly employed by the D. P. Hutchinson Co.. of Lexington, Mass., in the growing of 'Mtims. He has also been connected with several private gardeners around Boston, which, together with a good schooling, makes him prepared to carry on a suc- cessful business. Mr. Midgley is secre- tary of the Worcester County Horticul- tural Society and also orig;inator of Scar- let Carnation Eureka, which appeared in 1913. Because of outside interests Mr. Midgley finds that he must devote most of his time to them. M. C. M. of Nov. 29, 1913. 100 THE EXGHitN6E— id AdvtfGSiBS Mtdian . m-i Sprengeii. 3-in( Asparagus Sprengerl. 4-in. pots.. 8.00 ■■- — ■■— SavltzU. 2)i-inch pots.. 3.00 sorts, Rooted Cut- 1.00 $8.00 . and wbite. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 U>leu8. 25 sorts, Rooted Cuttings.. 1.00 8.00 Cuphea. Rooted Cunings 1.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 4-incb pots 12.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 5-inch pots 20.00 English Ivy. 3H-inch pots 8.00 Feverfew. Double wliite. Rooted Cut- tings 1.60 ia.oo i Fuchsias. . Double and single. Rooted Cuttings 1.60 12.00 i Fuchsias. Double and single. 2}^- inch pots 3.00 German Ivy. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Heliotrope. Light and dark. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- tings 1.60 12.00 Lemon Verbenas. 2K-nich pots. . . 3.00 Lantanas. 2Ji-inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 1600 Polnsettlas. 2Ji-inch pots 6.00 Salvia. New sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.50 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. GlTecredltwhprecreditlsdue — Mpotinn Erehange ferns ; Araucarias irEPHBOI-EFIS Wllitmani, 7-in., 76c. m:FHBOI.i:FIS Harrisil. 6-in., 40c.: 7-in., 76c.; 8-in., $1.00 each. DISH FEBITS. 2y2-in., the finest varie- ties only, 54.00 per 100. ASFABAG-US Pinmosa. 3-in., $5.00 per 100. PICTJS Elastica. 5 1/2 -in. pots, 40c. each; 7-in. pots, extra strong, 76o. each. ABATTCABIA ExoelBa. 6% -in. and 6-In. pots, 3-4-6 tiers, 50o., 60c., 75o. each. H7DBANGEA Otaksa. Pot-grown, 6-in., the kind you want for Easter forcing, $3.00 per doz. BEG-ONIA liumlliosa. 5-in., $3.00 per PBiniui^A Obconica. 6-in., $2.00 per doz. Cash with order Sschmann Brothers Second and Bristol Sts. and Rising Sun Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it in ttie Escbange PRIMULAS Obconica glgantea. Pinic, crimson, blue 01 mixed.. . . .$2.00 per 100; 3-in. mixed $3.00 per 10( ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. SJi-in. . . $2.00 per 100 GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt: 2-in. $2.00 per 100 Corden's Glory, double red, ivy leaf, $2.00 per 100. MUed sorts. 2- 2H-in..l$18.0 per 100. ALBERT WM. BOERGER, GardenviHe, N. Y. Godfrey Callas STRONG PLANTS 3}^-inch pots, $5.00 per 100 Patten © Company ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Extra strong plants from 3M-in. pots. S6.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS YELLOW BONNAFFON. Stocli plants, $1.50 per 100. WEST ST. NURSERY & GREENHOUSE CO., ''X'J.'' Chrpanihemums and Fertilene ELMER D. SMITH ® CO. ADRIAN. MICH. MADISON ■ NE^V JERSEY Will belp all aronnd If yon mention the Bxchaois January 10, igi*. The Florists' Exchange 71 Smith's Novelties for 1914 Commercial Sorts OCONTO •*- white Japanese incurved of large size, with strong, rigid stem and perfect foliage. This will be a companion for Chrysolora, coming into perfection October 15. He'ight 4 ft. Best bud August 30. SMITH'S IDEAL A of possessing those qualities which have made Major Bonnaffon so popular. Perfect incurved form from early or late buds; dwarf, upright growth with strong, wiry stem. Like Bonnaf- fon, flowers are only medium in size and in per- fection November 1 and later. ODESSA Tjate midseason, maturing No- vember 15 to 20. Bright yellow seedling from Merza, but much freer in growth and does not wilt like its parent. Best in- curved form. We believe this will eclipse any- thing now in commerce as a late yellow. GARNET GEM An unusually bright crfm- son seedling from Geo. W. Childs. In perfection Oct. 20 and with us it does not burn like most varieties of this color. We consider this the best early red to date for the commercial grower. 3 feet. NERISSA (Exhibition Variety). Very broad petals, forming a high, raunded, incurved blooms of the largest size Similar in color to Rosemawr. Rosy mauve, rounded, incurved bloom of the largest size. Strong, upright growth and rigid stem, matur- ing second week of November. FLAMINGO An exquisite shade of crim- ^ son, reflesing perfectly, showing only the upper surface of the petals ; of large size, destined to become one of the best exhibition crimsons, and is also admirably adapted to the needs of the commercial grower, maturing first week of November. 3% feet. Pompons, Etc. CELCO Bright yellow, shading to orange ; similar to color of Quinola, but the sprays are not so compact and are ready to cut two weeks earlier, or about November 1, when dark yellow Pompons are scarce. LECTA Deli( pmk, with bright rose re- , vhich gives the effective bright center in each bloom, if cut a few days 11 Eastern orders will be filled i ame dates as from Adtian, Michigan Our catalog for prices. NESCO Beautiful shade of old rose flow- ■_ ers about the size of Iva, La Purite and Lodi. Medium height, maturing first week of November. Anemone AZELDA Light pink, with a slight trace of lavender. Ray and disc floret same color with the exception of the center of the cushion, which is cream color. Single row of lavender ray florets ; produces exquisite sprays suitable for any sort of artistic arrange- nent. AXPlE^SONj^ ^W^ C«pMWEiL Conn ^M SEASONABLE STOCK " • "-'■«-'■» Per 100 ASPAKAGUS Sprengeri, 3-in..$5.00 BEGONIA Semperflorens. In bloom, 4-in 8.00 CHERRIES. Dwarf, in full fruit, 4^in 12.50 CYCLAMEN. In bud, 4-in. . . . 20.00 DRACAENA Indivisa, 6-in. . . .25.00 FERNS. Piersoui; WUtmani 5-in 25.00 6-in 50.00 GENISTA, 4-in 15.00 GENISTA, 6-in 35.00 PETTTNIAS. Double Purple and White, 2K-in 3.00 THE PECKHAM FLORAL CO., RAIRMAVEN, MASS, R. P. D. ISO. 165 Massachusetts Agricultural College A. H. Nehrling accepts position here as head of department of floriculture and assist- ant professor of floriculture. Arno H. Nehrling has recently resigned his position as associate in floriculture in the College of Agriculture and associate in floriculture in the Agri. Exp. Station at the University of Illinois, to become head of the department of floriculture in the Massachusetts Agricultural College, at Amherst, Mass. Givecredit where credit Isdue — Mention; HARDY ENGLISH IVY Large leaf, 2 and 3 plants to 4-in. pot, $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. VARIEGATED STEVIA CUTTINGS. 6Qc. per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA SEEDLINGS. 75c per 100. ' SAMUELV.SMITH3323Geo(linanSL,Pliiiadelpliia,Pa. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 COLEUS. 10 varieties. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltil, etc $0.50 $4.00 AGERATUM Stella Gumey 50 4.00 SNAPDRAGON. Giant white 1.00 9.00 GERANIUMS. Foitevlne, Doyle, r- Nutti strong, 3-in. pots 4.00 ROSE GERANIUMS. Strong. 2-in. pots 2.00 E.A.WALLIS&CO., B©rUn,N.J. GlTe credit where credit U due — Mention Elzdiaiige ade frequent publications, both in family moved to Gotha, Fla., to take up the commercial culture of Amaryllis, Ca- ladiums and Crinums, his father mean- while continuing his research. At the present time the latter has the largest collection of Caladiums in the world and his hybrid Amaryllis are known the world oyer. In the Spring of 1905 Mr. Nehrling en- tered the Missouri Botanical Gardens and Shaw School of Botany at St. Louis, at that time the only school in the United States specializing along floricultural lines, where he had obtained a scholar- ship. He was graduated in 1909. From March, 1909, until July, Mr Nehrling taught nature study and school garden- ing in the public schools of South Chi- cago, after which he entered into his duties in the floricultural division of the department of horticulture. University of lUnois. He is a member of the S. A. F. and O. H., the Illinois State Florists' As- sociation, the Illinois Horticultural So- ciety and a fellow in the Royal Horticul- tural Society, England. His many friends among the faculty of the University, and his acquaintances in the towns of Urbana and Champaign wish him as great suc- cess in his new undertaking as he hau had at Illinois. A. H. Nehrling Mr. Nehrling was born July 25, 1886, at Freistadt, O. His preliminary educa- tion was received in Milwaukee, in the public schools and in Concordia College. His father at that time was curator of the Milwaukee Public Museum, and while Pennsylvania Slate College Senator Jos Heacock and son, of Phila- delphia, have been spending "Farmers Week" at Pennsylvania State College. Already Pennsylvania State has two use- ful greenhouses for experimental pur- poses. Carnations, Tomatoes, Violets, and a few 'Mums are being grown. The workmen are now completing a $60,000 building devoted to horticulture, which department, together with that of flori- culture, is being developed and enlarged. B. I. Wilde, a graduate of the Massa- chusetts Agricultural College, is in charge under Dean R. L. Watts; other instruc- tors engaged in research work are W. B. Nissley, A. F. Hildebrandt, C. E. Myers, and A. W. Cowell, covering such subjects as truck farming, landscape gardening, etc. R. Ptle. 100,!000,,Geraniunis READY NOW From"'2 and 2Ji inch pots, sand rooted, transplanted to pots, A No. 1 stock. S. A. Nutt, Poltevine, Grant, Rlcard, Bucbner, Favorite, JeanV Orble, Montmort, Doyle, Viand, and about 16 other va ' " $2.40 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. ■^ HELiOTROPES, 2>i-inch, white, light and dark blue. LANTANAS in 6 varieties. !»;«! -^j ; ., . . MARGUERITES, Mrs. Sanders, $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 2K-inch, white and yellow, $2.60 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. PRIMCTLA Obconlcas, SJ^-inoh in bud and bloom, $5.26 per ICK). $50.00 per 1000. CANNA BUXBS and other stock in abundance. See our display ad- vertisement in the Exchange of Dea 13th, page 1367. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist Washington, - - NEW JERSEY COLEUS Sprengeri. »15.00 per JOOO. CARNATIONS and SNAPDRAGONS for JmnnaxT d«lrrery mt ipecial price*. Send for them. A. M. HERIL, Lancaster, Pa. il. De la Mare Ptg. & Pub. Ce., 2 to 8 DoaBeSL, U. 72 The Florists' Exchange Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gloxinias, fancy Leaved r»U.i:iimr OUR USUAL SUPERIOR STRAIN. taiaQIUniS. you can buy cheaper but not better stock RFnONIAS, Single in Separate Colors. Scarlet, crimson, rose, S yeUow and orange, 40c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $22.50 BEGONIAS, Single in Choicest Mixture. 35c. per dozen; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. RFRONIAS Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, white and vellow, 60c per dozen; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 BEGONIAS Double in Choicest Mixture. 50c. per dozen; -~ 100; $35.00 per 1000. ,•,•!, - - - - ■ ^^ - C----I-* -vhite, pink ike some $4.00 per 100; $35.0U per luuu. c i ^ I, BEGONIAS, Frilled in Separate Colors. Scarlet, wli and vellow These are with wavy and frilled petals, 1 of the newer Petunias. 85c. per cfozen; $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Lafayette. Brilliant crimson-scar- let $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. .. „ ., , BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Duke Zeppelm. Pure rich scarlet, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. The finest coUection and the most Extensive stock in America. Choice Standard yarieties, $1 75 per dn,en $12 00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Choice Rare and New Varieties $2 2rper dozen; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. RecenUntroductions, $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. Choicest MiSure $1 50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. ni nviNriAS Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in S?^te Color! As blue, red, white, red with white edge, fTbluewrthXe edge, 60c. per dozen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 GLOXINIAS New Emperor (Hybrida Imperialis) in choicest mixed varieties, 85c. per dozen; $6.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. Trade List ASPARAGUS Sprenaeri, ANTHERICUM Tit- tatum, FICUS repens, Rose Geraniums, Tarlegated Vincas. Plants from 3-ln. pots. $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Spren^erl, PASSION VINE, LKMON VERBENAS, ANTHERICUM ■ HYDRANGEAS. New French Vari. Buhy plants. 1 doz. varieties, t3.00. 12 tics from 4-m. pots, $2.00 per doz. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Field-giown p Frilled Tuberous Begonia Philadelphia, Pa. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY Give credit where credit is due — Mention EKcbange Seasonable Stock AZALEA Indica. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75c. and $1.00 each. PRIMirLA Obconica. 5H-inch pota, 25c. each. PRXMIILA Malacoides. 5i^-inch pots, 25c. each. FERNS, Boston and Roosevelt. From 33^-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. From 2J^-iiich pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri. From 2M-mch pota, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2i^-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell. N. Y. I read this advt. In the Exchange GROWN from CUTTINGS T\'^°SNAPDRAGONSSarket Buxton's SILVER PINK Phelps Bros.' New Everblooming White R. G. HANFORD. NORWALK, CONN. Mutual Reciprocity— Saw It In the ttechange CHRYSANTHtMUMSI CYCLAMEN. Mixed, 3M-in., $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS., Syracuse, N.Y. Wm help "ll aronnd H yoa mentloil ■"- "" *■ •MUM STOCK PLANTS, bellow »ou»«uyS; » Btack Hawk, Patty. SOc. per doz, »4.00 per 100 DRACAENA Indlvlaa. 3^.. 4c. <^IMKRARIAS. 4. S and e-m, 4c, 7c 10c S^^XWirr 2-fa., t2.60 per lOa rTO^G^•o^.^^i^. ^ «.«. .«=h Rosendale Nurseries and Greenliouses ^,6j Schenectady, N.V. r.f.d.No.i NOW IS THE TIME to lay m your supply of: MARGUERITE Mrs. F. Sander, the double. These will make good 4-in. stuff for Easter. 2-in., 82.00 per 100; S18.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indivisa. Good, strong. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. ALYSSUM, Giant Double. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. Get our prices on Geraniums [IMtB RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, Oleati. N. Y. Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100, $46.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J. GHINNICK, TRENTON, N.]. ENGLISH IVY PETER WENK, Ozone Parit, N.Y. TO MAKE ROOM S. A. Nirrr geraniums. Fm« IM-i tlS.OO PS 1000. Otha varieties. 2M-i J18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprei 100; 3-in. pota, t4J ASPARAGUS Plumixus. S-in. poti, JS.OO per !^f Cash, please. J. E. FELTHOUSEN N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Beginning Monday last, there was quite a hustle on for the retail merchants caused by the opening of two banks, to- gether with several large social functions, Mayor Fuhrman and associates taking their offices at City and County Hall. cess through administration, to Mayor Fuhrman, Supreme Court Justice, Comp- troller, assessor, County Judge, Corpora- tion Council and Keeper of Penitentiary. The rooms of the officials were veritable "bowers of flowers," and the New Year spirit was prevalent. As for the flower tributes, greatest of all perhaps, was a buffalo standing 6ft. high in which Galax leaves and dark red Carnations formed the body and head, while on white Carnations were worked in, in small red flowers, the words "The Greater Buffalo." This being presented to Mayor Fuhrman by the Veteran Volun- teer Fireman's Association, the artist being one of the East Side boys, Wm. Sievers. The wholesale market was well sup- plied, and only on one or two lines was there a shortage. This fell on corsage material, such as Sweet Peas, Bon Silene, Daisies and short Roses. Valley was in good supply, also Roman Hyacinths, Mignonette, Carnations and Roses. The demand fell on red flowers, prices holding firm. There was sufficient selected ma- terial in Roses, and altogether too many white, also white Carnations were a little too heavy in supply. Am. Beauty Roses of quality were had throughout the holi- days and satisfactory sales were made. Japan and giganteum Lilies were in good supply and all shared in the demand. E. C. B. Leaves Fortune to^Negro Levi A. Taylor, a colored gardener of Newark, Del., has come into a fortune of $200,000, including a large strip of land in Atlantic City, N. J., by the will of Mrs. Susie Brighter, a white woman who died recently. Taylor worked for Mrs. Brighter, entering her employ in 1900. He reclaimed certain lowlands at At- lantic City and supervised the erection of sixty houses on these lands for Mrs. Brighter. He wiU establish a home for colored boys near this city with the money. — N. T. Evening Sun. FERNS, Boston i I Scottll. 5-in. pot IVY, Hardy En^Ush. Strong plants, 4.in. Ota. Jl.OO per doz. DAISIES. White Paru and yeUow. 2H-ni. »ts. »3.00 per 100. DAISIES, Mrs. F. Sanders, 2H-in. ports, »4.00 CLEMATIS Panlculata. Seedlings. 75c per 100. $6.00 perlOOO. EUONYMUS.radicans variegated. 3-in. pots DRACAENA Indlvlsa. 4-in.] C. EISELE, "'"^^ fflU help all aronnd It yon mention the Eid GERANIUMS SMILAX. Strong. 2H-m., S1.25 per 10O.!:$lO.0O per lOOG. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong, 2H-ui., «2.00 per lOO, S5.00 per 300. PRIMULA Malacoides. Ready to bloom. 2)^- in.. $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. l CINERARIAS. Dwarf Prize. Strong 2H-in., J. C. SCHMIDT, "%'/.'"■■ GERANIUMS ^^ Do not stop to inquire; send i aming latest date yo If I cannot fill the o with order, ■ed! r on or before date named, ly it is received. ■*•- ' • » ( S. A. Nutt, 812.50 per lOCO; Ricard andlPolte- vine, S15.0Q per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Will help all aronnd If you i ! Exchange GERANIUMS 2H inch. Nutt, $20.00 per 1000; Gen. Grant $22.00 per 1000; Poitevine, S25.00 per 1000. lUHMTrn ROOTED CUTTINGS VffllN I tU SOD Lemon Verbenas -ri^ ^ Iinil I kV 5Q0 Mad. SaUeroi Geranium State Price ■ W^ ROBERT A. ELLIOn, ISPineSt.. Morristown.'N.I. "Win belp all around If you mention the Exchange GERANIUMS Cu'ttlng* Ricard, PolteTine, Castellane, Parklna.lVlalidt Doyle. $16.00 per 1000. Bucbner, S. A. Nutt. «12.S0 per 1000. Cash with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. Mutual Reciprocity— Saw It la the Exchange GERANIUMS per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS Bioard, Foitevine, $15.00 per 1000. Nntt, Bnolmer, Doyle, $12.00 Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street Lancaster, Pa. will help all aronnd 1 GERAINIUAl Poitevine, S15.UU per luuu. Strong 2}i-ln. Nutt and Ricard, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. m NEW ENGLAND SILVER PINK SNAP- DRAGON. Fine 2M-in. plants. $4.00 perjlOOj $36.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Cash, please. RUDOLF NAGEL, SIS S. West End Ave., LANCASTER,!PA. January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange CANNAS GERANIUMS BEDDING PLANTS We are among the largest, if not the largest growers of Cannas, Dahlias, Geraniums and Bedding Plants in th^ world. A critical inspection of our plant invited. Come and see our immPn^Ai.t. J"l;„^"*^ "^ "'^ Our Cann better than ties of pot inspection at Chase station on the Fe'nn. CANNAS good as the Alphouse Bouvier. Crimson, 5 ft . $2 Doctor Buaaing-er. Brilliant scarlet, of large size, bronze foliage, 4ft.. 3, Eg-andale. Bronze foliage, currant red flowers, 4 ft 2. Plorence Vang'llan. Green foliage, rich golden yellow, dotted red, 6 ft. 2. Peuermeer. A brilliant fiery scarlet of medium size, exceptionally free flowering, 4 ft 5 Gladiator. Strong vigorous grower, green foliage, large heads is yellow spotted 16.00 15.00 Bichard Wallace. Canary yellow, large flower, 414 ft $2.00 Enliin. Bright scarlet flowers, dark foliage, 4 ft 3. 00 Rosea gig-antea. Rich rose pink flow- ers of giant size 5.00 Souv. de Antoine Crozy. Beautiful red bordered with golden yellow, 3i^ ft.. 3.00 Venus. The color is a gay rosy pink of creamy ith fi of flow . _ __ . with red, blooms early an ways looks cheerful, 5 ft Variegated foliage, vith large crimpled late, al- delicate pink cerise, 5 ft Eisele. Brilliant Jean Tlssot. Intense brilliant ver- milion, with orange shading, 31/2 ft. Mont Blanc Improved. Almost pure bronze foliage 5, Iiouisiana. I^arge vivid scarlet flow- ers, glossy green foliage 2 Lime. Berat. Pink flowers, green foliage, 4 ft 2. Mme. Crozy. Populi salmon pink flowers, of largest size, erect and abundantly produced, rich green foliage, 4 ft 10 Niagara. Rich deep crimson, with a wide irregular border of deep golden yellow, dwarf grower. . 3 Pennsylvania. Rich bright vermilion scarlet, strong robust grower, 6 ft. . President Myers. Rich cherry car- mine, bronze foliage, 4 ft Queen Charlotte. Rich pomegranate red. bordered with bright golden ittled yellow '. 3.C Wm. Saunders. Bright scarlet, pro- duced in great clusters, often a foot across and each on branching stems, about 4 feet, strong vigorous grower 5. 00 Uncle Sam. Clear, deep orange flow- ers, borne in large clusters, hand- some luxuriant rich green foliage. 6 ft 3.00 Mrs. Kate Oray. Flowers 6 in. across, color a splendid shade of rich orange scarlet, flnely flaked and streaked with golden yellow tints. 6 ft 3,00 Come and see our immense plant factory or at Cowenton on the B. & O. R R ' GERANIUMS We have one million in 2in. and Sin. pots ready for immediate shipment in the iinest collection that has ever been offered to the American florist in Novelties, Ivy-leaved, Variegated, Scented and over 100 Standard varieties representing the high- est development of Geraniums yet attained. MARYLAND NEW CANNAS OUR OWN 1914 INTRODUCTIONS $1.00 Each. Set of Six for $5.00 brilliant rich shade of Lincoln re beautifully formed, and borne profusion, dark rich green foliage. waxy petals, enormous trusses, luxuriant dark bronzy green foliage, growing about SV2 ft. HOBATIO. Large waxy flowers of beautifully formed petals, brilliant bright golden yellow, crimson scarlet edge, yellow throat, spotted red, foliage dwarf, robust, of good texture, deep rich green. dark bronzy duced throughout the entire season, green foliage, growing about 3% fi I-AFEW. Medium to large flowers in large trusses which are profusely produced, the foliage is a very dark metallic green overlaid with a bronze sheen, dwarf, sturdy grower, orange scarlet. MBBCnxIA. Intense vermilion scarlet shading to pink at the base of petals, the foliage is clear rich green, grows about 3 ft. high, an early troduction which we are now send- emi-double, bright, fiery scarlet and result of a cross between La Pilote and d retains the good points of both - are very much disappointed, jlease the most critical. Alph. Ei, paren is a variety that 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. ISCARLET BEDDER Introduced last ariety that has popular favor on MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS A general assortment of bedding plants ready for immediate shipment. Special price on large lots. Per 100 100 ACALYPHA 2 in. 3 in. Macfeeana $2.50 $3.50 ACHVRANTHES Emersoni, Besteri Mosiaca.... 2.00 3.00 AGERATUM Dwarf AVhite, Inimitable, Lit- tle Gem, Princess Pauline, etc. 2.00 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA anrea nana; Jewell, Seyboldi, Brilliantissimus, etc 2.00 ALYSSUM Giant, Dwarf, Double 2.00 3.00 ASPARAGUS Flumosns and Sprengeri. Extra strong 5.00 BEGONIA Vernon. Pink and white 2.00 3.00 liuminosa, Pfitzer Triumphant 8.00 4.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 4.00 6.00 COLEUS Beckwith Gem, Duneraria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Ver- schaffelti 2.00 HARDY POMPON Chrysanthemums in a large as- . sortment including all types 2.00 I Its short .jointed habit, and its freedom of bloom, medium size trusses of a pleasing shade of scar- $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. NOVELTIES The cream of recent introductions from the leading originators of the world. From $1.00 per doz. up to 50c. each. STANDARD VARIETIES We pride ourselves on our standard list : in it will be found such well known and popular varie- ties as S. A. Nutt, Alph. Ricard, Beaute Poite- XXh. ?!=l?f/i«'o.¥-^V, La°di.y,^ Jean Oberle, bf handsome stock. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000 for 2 in $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 for 3 in." FUCHSIA Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Ma- rinka, Minnesota, Goetting- HARDy' ENGLISH IVY Extra Strong Stock HELIOTROPE Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bru- LANTANAS Per 100 Per 100 LEMON VERBENAS Fine Stock MOONVINE Noctiflora, Leari PETUNIAS Double Fringed Mixed Colors Double Fringed AVhite SALVIA Bonfire and Zurich SENECIO SCANDENS or Parlor Ivy SMILAX Good Strong Stock SWAINSONA alba, rosea 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 SPECIAL For $18.50 we will send 1000, 50 each of 20 varieties, our selection, either single or double. We have been sending out these collections for a num ber of years, and they have given general satis- faction. 6000 for $105.00, 10,000 for $175.00, these assortments are made up of all good kinds and will make a collection that wUl be hard to beat. Our new illustrated Geranium Catalog marks a new epoch in catalog making— -is a maximum of the printers art. This catalog is now being mailed to the trade, if you don't get yours let us know R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO DAHLIA ROOTS We have a fine assortment that we offer in whole field clumps at $5.00 per 100, $40 00 per 1000, and up. We will send 1000, our selec- tion of ten kinds suitable for either store trade or for growing on for cut flowers for $35.00. Or- ders received now for future shipment. Growers of Plants for The Trade • White Marsh P. 0.,Md. Reciprocity — Saw It In t 74 The Florists' Exchange fuU „ .,. .-. „ - oasortment, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA. Excellent 2 Ji-in. stock, right size for center plants, $1.30 per dol., $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000, CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong clean, tlirifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in., $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100; 4-in., $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per lOOj B-m., $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100. Eitra large $20.00 each. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in condition, 3-in., $3.00 per doi., $20.00 4-in., $6.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. PTERIS ANDERSONI Queen of the Pteris family. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, richly variegated, prettily undulated, handsomely crested, strong in growth. Plant. Strong, 2>i- in. phmts, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. FERNS BOSTON FERNS From 6-m. pots, $6.00 per doz. ; T-in. pots, $9.00 per doz. ; S-in. pots, $12.00 per doz. Assorted Table Feme from 2%-ln. pots, $3.00 per 100. fern Seedlings a Specialty ALL GOOD CLEAN STOCK laving considerably increased my B. Soltau Fernery fERNS fOINS 1000 From 2Ji-in. pots $3.00 $25.00 From 3-in. pots 6.00 65.00 From 4-in. pots 12.00 COCOS WeddellianaandKENTIABelmoreana From 2>i-in. pots, just right for cent $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM cuneatum. From 4-in. r of dishes, rlOO. Thomas P. Christensen SHORT HII.I-S, N. J Give credit where credit Ifl dne — Mention Exchange FERNS Assorted varietiet ; strong, healthy plants, from 2>^-in. pots, at $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. FRANK N. ESKKEN, MADISON, N. J. Write them yon read thll ailvt. In tlM ■xekuf* Uhe WEEK'S WORK ly FRITZ BAHR Bulb Stock Cultural Notes It is from now on that we will appre- ciate tlie flowers grown from bulbs, and well for the man who will arrange it so as to have a constant supply on band from the day when the first La Reine is ready, up to Memorial Day. A steady supply, no matter how small or how large, is what counts ; it's the right way to follow to make the most out of bulb stock. To have 5000 of a kind one week and none to follow the next three weeks following, shows bad management, and will never be profitable. If you have your bulb flats out of doors, don't de- pend on a certain day in the week to get the flats in. Weather conditions may be such that you wouldn't want to send anyone out to dig in snow and ice, hunt- ing for flats. You might be busy and the bulbs will have to wait. A better plan is to take advantage of a nice day and bring in a lot of them, place the flats under the bench of a cool house, and draw on them as will be necessary. The first lots of Daffodils are pushing up by this time, and some are already show- ing color; a little short in stem, but the next lot will be better, and so with the Tulips. The first batch of La Reine have a good percentage of imperfect flowers, even with the best of handling. Each succeeding lot will be finer in qual- ity, with longer stems and larger, as well as better flowers. Keep the flats in the dark until the stems of the plants are reasonably long, but don't let Tulips re- main too long there when the buds are developing: get them out, place them in a half shady place until they have their natural color, and later bring into a cold house where you have a chance to harden them off, as well as finish the flowers. It is rather early to think about forcing any of the double Tulips yet, as there is too much loss in attempt- ing it. A better way is to wait until the middle of February and confine your- self for the present to the many beauti- ful single early flowering varieties we have on hand. Marguerites Small Flowering Gladioli A Profitable Winter Crop While the large' flowering "America," is one of the finest of florist's varieties of Gladiolus we can plant, either out in the field for Summer use, or in the green- house for early Spring flowering, the small flowering sort, Gladiolus Colvillei, is the most valuable one to plant about this time. The bulbs of such splendid sorts as The Bride can be purchased for about $6.50 per 1000; that's just a trifie over a half cent each and this wiU af- ford a good margin of profit, as fully 95 per cent, of the bulbs planted will give you good salable flower spikes, and who can make better use of them when they have nearly flowered than the retail grower? They will add greatly to the variety of stock you carry in the early Spring months, and if you have bench room at all, plant a good batch of them now. They will surely bring good re- turns. Peach Blossom is another good sort, perhaps better known than any other. Its delicate soft pink color makes it most desirable for general use. There is absolutely nothing new about these Gladioli, but by far too many retail growers are yet without them. They are perhaps in search of something new and out of the ordinary, tired of growing the same things every year, but fail to see the many beautiful sorts of plants on hand. They even find fault when you mention any of them, but will go to the open market right along and purchase the flowers grown by somebody else while their own benches are filled up with Roses or some other crop which they cannot handle nearly as cheaply nor as well as the specialist. To my mind the introducing of new varieties of plants for the smaller grower isn't nearly as important as for him to make earnest efforts to grow the ones he already has, better, and a greater assortment of them ; that's If he needs the money. Easter Stock and for Spring Blooming If you want many flowers from the plants of your Marguerite Mrs. F. Sander, avoid letting them have all the root room they want. This only results in enormous growth and will put the time of flowering off quite a few weeks. We pot the early Fall propagated stock into 5in. pots making use of good SOU, and we plunge the pots up to their rims in a bench ; one from which the late Chrysanthemums have been removed will do nicely. Give the plants 2 ft. of space each way, and plenty of head room and keep them properly watered at all times, and they will flower in early Spring. They should be at their best about the middle of March, and keep on blooming all through Spring. Tou can treat the old Paris Daisy, or Marguerite (Chrys- anthemum fruteseens) the same way. We thought at one time that it would be an easy matter to dispose of the old favorite altogether since the new sorts came out, but we soon found out that there is a demand for the small single ones in spite of the large double flowers of Mrs. Sander. All Marguerites, like the Snapdragons, are rather shy bloom- ers in Midwinter, but they make up for it later on, and if you can grow them in pots so much the better. The small plants in 2in. or 2%in. should be kept in good growing condition if they are in- tended for Easter flowering; that's the time flowering plants in pots sell; pinch the stock so as to get bushy plants. Rooted cuttings now can be grown on in 2%in. or 3in. for Easter, and made use of "for made up pans and dishes. For that purpose you do not want large plants nor such as are in pots over 4in., and the rooted cuttings you pot up now will not require any pinching. Let them come along as they like : two or three large flowers per plant is all that you want on them. Even one ia sufficient if it is of extra size. Easter Roses Time Get Them Started Hybrid Roses, as well as others which were potted up in November and are at present in a deep coldframe outdoors or in a cold house, should now be given temperature of 48 degrees or 50 degrees, if it is intended to have them in flower for Easter. Many beautiful sorts of hybrid perpetual Roses are forced for Easter, and if you have some on hand before they are brought into warmth, a good way to do is to prune them back properly, allow about Bin. of last season's growth to remain, of the heavy canes, and Sin. or 4in. of the medium sized ones. The thin little twigs are best removed al- together, for such wood will not produce flowers, and you will have enough foli- age on the flowering stems without re- taining any of the small growth. Are you including a good batch of the ramb- lers for Easter? Do not overlook them; it is so important, and the baby ramb- lers, all of the different sorts offered, are especially valuable, and so easily done. The new baby rambler, Madame Jules Gouchault, comes highly recommended. It was awarded a gold medal in Paris, France, and a silver medal in London, Eng., which sounds very good and ought to tempt almost anybody growing this class of Roses to invest a few dollars in stock. There is plenty of room for im- provement yet, and no doubt a lot of it will be made in the next few years. Easter Lilies The "Gigantenms" and Formosnms It is not until after the holidays that we begin seriously to think about the Spring stock and Easter ; our whole at- tention from now on is being given to the stock we wish to get ready, and all those who grow their own Lilies are more interested in them than in anything else, because while they are considered a fairly certain crop with the specialist, they are not always so with the retail grower. Lilium longiflorum giganteum is by this time well above the soil, but even those who are just peeping through are all right, as long as the roots are ao- FERNS ri, 2}i-ii 1., 12Hc. ROOTED CUTTINGS PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per 100; Bne EtoUe d'Or, S2.00 per 100; Giant YeUow, FEVERFEW, Gei 1000. ALTERNANTHERA. 5 kinds, $4.60 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Blue. 76c. per 100. GENISTA. Sl.OO per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gumey and PauUne, HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $1.00 per 100, $9.C per 1000. FUCHSIA. 6 sorts, $1.00 per 100. PRIMULAS. Obconlca, mised; Baby and lalacoides, S2.00 per 100. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted, 2Ji- ^GENISTA. 2M-in., 3c. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Giant. 2-in., 2c. MOONVINES. 2M-in., 3c. HARDY PINKS, s' ' " ..,-.... .OOlper 100. per 100 YELLOW* DAISY. 2-in., $2 ROSE GERANIUMS. 2-in., FEVERFEWtGEM. 2-in., $: CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 1 UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2)i-ii WHITE MARGUERITE. 2 i BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. ALL THE LEADING TERNS for dishes, from 2j^-inch p)ots $3.00 per 100, 525.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N.J. Boston ferns, \&^h^^i^. Roosevelt ferns, ?S.oo^°°i(S? WlHtnianiConipacta,'p^^iS^^^:SS per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, ^^1^^- HATCHERl S-lnch, $6.00 per 100. 2%-lncli, $4.00 per 100. Seedltn^a, $12.00 per 100*. SreenlioiiBe grown aeeO, $6.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. T. THE HOME OF THE SCOTTII FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD'AND EAST 4Sttl STRBBT BROOKLYN. NEW YORK PALMS FERNS and ASPARAGUS Assorted Fema for dishes, 1 60c. and 75c BOSTON FERNS SCRANTON FLORKT SUPPLY CO. SCRANTON.PA. Give credit where credit ia dne — Mention BxcbUf e January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 7S tive. They have plenty of time to be got in on time, but let them have a house near the 60 degrees point. If the pots have good drainage so that any surplus . water can get out, keep them well wa- tered. A Lily when once started into growth should be kept growing and in order to do this under glass and in pots where the roots are confined within a small space, the idea of letting the soil get dry or keeping the plants on the dry side is wrong; all it can be good tor it to stunt the growth. Be careful in watering the freshly potted stock, but when it is rooted and growing, keep the soil moist at all times ; keep the plants sprayed, the houses fumigated and give sufficient space between the plants. Don't water when the plants are not in need of it, nor let them hang their leaves for the want of it. Keep them agoing right along; that's the way to grow giganteums. The formosums are not so particular in , this respect, and if they grow tall, that fact alone should make them desirable for many retailers who have always call for tall Lilies at Easter for church decorations. Poinsettias stock Plants After Christmas With us the Poinsettias in pans and made up baskets sold as well as ever the past Christmas, as there has been a slackening in the demand for the cut stock, but not so in the plant line ; no matter how many beautiful Begonias, Azaleas or Cyclamens you have to offer, Poinsettias are still, and no doubt will be for some time to come, the favorites. Kyen^ the small grower can handle them successfully as long as he has no trouble in keeping his house in a steady tempera- ture of .60 degrees in cold weather. If you should happen to have bad luck with the stock, and the plants in the low pots lose their foliage, for which there are over a dozen causes, the planting of ferns or Asparagus plumosus will overcome this trouble as long as you have fairly developed bracts to offer. If you intend growing on your next Winter's supply the present is the time to start either by selecting stock plants from the ones you have cut down, or if you have none of your own, let your neighbor help you out. Plants which have been grown in pots or pans are the best for this purpose ; let them remain right in the pots and lie on their sides under some bench where there is no danger of drip from above, for the plants do not want any water from now on until next May. Keep them dry. These are started again into growth toward the end of April or early part of May when the young shoots will furnish the proper material to select cuttings from. The early cuttings will give you the ■ long stemmed plants with the large bracts, the kind you want when $6 to $8 a dozen can be got for select stock, while the ones propagated in July and August are the best for made up pans. Pninus triloba— Flowering Plum Seeds of this flowering Plum from Pekin, China, have been received by the office of Foreign Seed and Plant Intro- duction, Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture. "A flowering Plum much cultivated in the gardens of north China and existing in a great many varieties. The color of its flowers ranges from pale pink to a dark violet-rose, while as re- gards size, degrees of doubleness, pro- fusion, difference in time of opening and in the lasting qualities, a very great varia- tion exists. The Chinese in the north always graft or bud this flowering Plum on the wild Peach (Amygdalus davidi- ana.) This is mostly down low in the ground but one also finds specimens budded high up and trained as standard trees. In this way a specimen looks fine when planted in a formal courtyard. This flowering Plum is also a great favorite with the Chinese for forcing, and thou- sands of dollars worth of them are dis- posed of every Winter. The few fruits that these bushes bear possess no value, being the size of a Cherry and having a large stone covered with an inedible, hairy skin of a yellowish red color when ripe. This shrub is much recommended for ornamental purposes all over the temperate parts of the United States and especially for the drier sections when grafted on Amygdalus davidiana. For forcing purposes when budded on this stock' it may give surprising results for earliness: The Chinese name is 'Tu ye mei hna' which means 'Elm-leaved flow- ering Plum.' " It is also much grown as a wall shrub in the British Isles. Palms Heacock's Fcms Wl-IOL,BSAL,E PRICB UIST KENTIA FORSTERIANA Leaves la. high Each PcrdoE. -in. pot 6 to 6 28 to 30 »1.00 $12.0(1 -in.pot 6 34to36 1.80 18.00 MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA Each 7-m. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 28 to 30 in. high J2.00 7-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub, 36 in. high 2.60 b, 4 pUnta in tub, 36 to 40 in. high 3.00 b, 4 plants in tub. 40 to 42 in. high 4.00 b, 4 plants in tub. 42 to 48 in. high 8.00 edar tub, 4 plants in tub, 4 to 4>^ ft. high, heavy . 6.00 9-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 ft. high, heavy 7.00 12-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub. 6 to 6>^ ft 10.00 12-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub. 5J^ to 6 ft 12.80 3 plants in a pot 36 in. high. ' id 4 plantain tub.. 42 in. high.. Each Per doz. .42 to 45 .45 to 48, very heavy. .48to54. very heavy. 6 ft., very heavy .6 ft., very heavy PHOENIX ROEBELENII 2.50 30.00 3.00 36.00 4.00 48.00 JOSEPH HEACbCk CO., please mention the Eichai Railway Stalion, Jenkinlown, Wyncote, Pa. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt. 2ii-'m 100 1000 ,2.25 120.00 Harcourt. White.'.::::::::::; lis Mme.JauUn ll teer Apple Blossom.' :::::::::::::: IvyGeranlum 2.50 2.50j 100 1000 gf^E^^E'^IfuM: 2:^-in:::::::i:o^g ??:g§ HELIOTROPE :: 2.25 20.00 !^#s§^Ai54-1nar-,eaated::::::i:ig ''■°' MAGNUS PIERSON."croinwell, Conn. ijeraniums ?ss?g. S. A. NDTT, 110.00 per 1000. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON, (10.00 per 1000 Pine Grove Floral Corp. 35 Hudson St.. Lynn, Mass. Geraniums Rlcard, PolteTlne, 100 1000 $2.00 $18.00 2.28 20.00 Cash. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries MONROE. N.Y. Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2H-ui., bushy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 4-in., heavy, field grown, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Croweanum. 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. Heavy, 5-in., $4.50 per doz. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt. 2M-in., early struck, ready to shift, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. LANTANAS. A fine collection of varieties, 2M-in. pota, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Bouganvillea Sanderiana. Grand stock for growing on, 2ii-m. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. Strong, 4-ni. pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; S-in. pots, 2 to 2}^ ft., $10.00 per 100. VINCA Varlegata. Fine plants in 3 by 4-ui. pots, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Crimson Bedder, best bright red dwarf; Richard Wallace, best clear yellow, either, S2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; two and three eye divisions. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., ^^%"h^^c5""^ ^PRIMROSES- Obconica, giants, 3-!nch, t4-00 per 100. Malacoldcs, 3-inch. tS.OO per lOOi CINERARIAS 3-inch, 5ne plants. $3.50 per 100 Cash please. M.S.ETTER, The Home Chrysanthemum Clumps Smith's Advance, and Unaka, $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 charlesTmTweaver RONKS, PA, GODFREY ASCHHANIN'S SPECIALTV IMPORTER, GROWER and StIIPPfR of Azalea Indica (EASTER Varieties) In bloom now lot Immediate sale. We have MME. PETRICK, WHITE VERVAENEANA, VERVAENEANA, PHARILDE MATHILDE. SI. 00, $1.25 to $1.50. We only import standard, well-known, tested, improved American varieties such as Mme. Van der Cruyssen, best double pink; Simon Mardner, double pink; Vervaeneana, double rose, variegated; De Schreveriana and Empress of India, double variegated; 60c., 75c., Sl.OO, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Jolm Llewelyn, Paul Weber, M. De Eckhaute and ApoUo, larger plants; $1.00, SI. 25, $1.50, $2.00. All potted up in 6)4-i , 6-in. and 7-i Godfrey Aschmann, Cash with order, please. 1012 West Ontario Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. 76 The Florists' Exchange Hardy Plants for Forcing Forcing Rhododendron Azalea Mollis We have a splendid lot of bushy well-shaped plants of this hardy Azalea which is being used more extensively every year for forcings; the plants run from 10 to 13 inches high and arc all well set with buds. ^-l.SO per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Lilacs Marie Legraye and Charle X Compact bushy plants, 3^ inches high, well set with buds, $6.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100. Some extra heavy splendidly budded plants of both varieties 3 feet high and over, $1.25 each; $15.00 per doz. Primula Veris Superba This giant flowering Enghsh Primrose is so easy to force into flower for early spring and meets with such ready sale that we find increasing sales for it every year. We have a nice stock this season, and this is a good time to pot it up and store in coldframe or coldhouse in preparation for later forcing. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Funkia Undulata Media Picta The variegated Funkia. A plant that always meets with a ready sale as a pot plant in early spring. We have an immense stock of fine home-grown plants. Price according to size, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. Azalea Hinodegiri Have you ever tried this brightest of all the Japanese Azaleas for spring forcing? For basket work at Easter it is a perfect gem. We have a splendid lot of home-grown, bushy plants about 6 inches high that are covered with buds. $3.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; large bushy specimens, 15 inches high, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. 30,000 HYDRANGEA P. G. / 5,000 18 to 24 inches 13,000 2 to 3 feet 5,000 3 to 4 feet 3,000 3 to 4 feet X 3,500 3 to 4 feet XX 500 4 to 5 feet 200,000 California Privet m au sizes up to lo feet 1,000,000 Herbaceous Plants in good assortment The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Beginner in Business Seeks Advice been Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. J. L. DILLON. - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania gardener for 32 years, future for me in that line, so want to go into business for myself. I am willing lo work hard to make my way. I have a house (to live in) and ground in (within 25 miles of New York), which is a very lively town. I propose to build a greenhouse there 125ft. x 30ft. I am ready to take up any kind of lamdscape work, and will raise stock in this house, hut I do not think I can dispose of all I grow in this town. Would I be able to dispose of part of my stock in New York .It a fair profit, and what would you advise me to grow as soon as the greenhouse is erected. I will also go in for funeral work. Do you think I will make a mistake investing my money in this way? There is not much opposi- tion here.— C. H., N. Y. — In piiierinn luKiness on your own .Tccount, f-i- -i.'lK il'i'i- you have been workins l-i • ^i ...,.;.■ for 32 years, your grriii ii_ Muck will prob- .■ihly lir V. II' ■ I. ..! kimwledge of busi- III -< -l,, ;1 .. I. I. 1,11, ,,ay you well to -I ■ III III I I, !!iis end lipfore you em- 6-in. pots, heavy, 40c.: VINCA Varle«ata. 4-ill., lOc; 3-in., 5c.: 2-in.. 2c. ENGLISH IVY. Out of 4-in. pots, 6 to 8 shoots, 1 ft. long, 8c. A IndlTisa.' 4-in., 'lOc: 6-i Cosh with order, please. J. W. C SEALY LYNBROOK, L. I.. NEW YORK fVtn bclp all around It you mention the Qxcbaupe GERANIUMS FEVERFEW. Double white. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. VINCA VarleiSata. S-in. pots, $3.60 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1.00. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. - Delanson, N. Y. WIU belD all aroand If yoa mention tbe Bzchasge diffifultics would he flip selling nf ynnr mining of n f:iir or ions of llio liiiM,ii.-«. y,,ii would crount and undouhtediy. after this ^nce. you would 'then be in a posi- ) make money. TflE EXCBAIN.>x„:..:„x..:-.:. 77 >.X..;.»X..;..;..;..;..;^.......^..^^^ Anderson, j. F. , Anpermueller, Ge AptuneMfg. Co.. Appelgate Florist. Forists" Hail Ass' .H..92 Flower Shop. The ...103 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. Aschmann Bros l.Vo Ford, m!'c.'. AsehmanaGpdfrey . .75 Ford, Wm. P '.'.'.' Badgley. Jtiedel & Mey- Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Show Gar- INeidinger News En nd Florist J.J. ;|| New fork Stiile' Mk 192 Nicholas, John's! .58 Slinn, Qai „ Smith, Henry '.'." "si Smith SlCo., E. D 7( Smith AjFetters Co 8; . „., §"'!'.'' ^ Gannett 61 .102 Smith & Hemcnway Co. Barrett, the Florist.... 88 Fro'ment.H" e" ay x,. . •.- - Barrows&Son. H. H..74 Frost, Chas 60 Nicotine Mfg. Co., The - -^^:| gfelJlSk;^- g5%T^^^-...7 S^der^.., n.E A 92 Gasser Co.. J. M 85 Xrj'"^"' ^^^^^ ""> Solomon & Son g^-^^W^C.. .58 Gibbons. The Smiia, OW„ Donnnion Plant_ Sol tau Fernery, Baur & Stei.... Bayersdorfer i Smith. P. J " ■ ■■"""'w.&T.' .72 Giblin&ci! Bemb Floral Co., The. S6 Goodsell. Bennett, C. A 68 Graham fiSonlA' 99 Greater N. Y. Flori Bergerfi Co..'H.H' Beraing. H. G 48? Orchid, The.'. Ouwerfccrk, P Palethorpe ( P.R. . 68 Standard Therni Greup & Ploeger. .'.'.'. Grey Co.. Thos. J. . . . Griffin. F. W Growers' Cut Flowe Palmer's Son; 'W'.J'.'.'.:S5 ^^TheA T Park Floral Co., The. . . 86 Stokes, Wal'tir Parker. John L 86 StoothofT Co.. 1 Bird Steel Frame Gnhs Co., Inc IL. „. . Black, Son i» Co.. Jos. Gude Bros. 0>'. „,";•. ; . ■ • 68 Gunther Bros. . B ackistone, J. Dan. . .85 Guttman & » 1 Blackistone, Z. D 89 Inc Boddington. A. T. . . 61 h a Boerger, Albert Wm. . .70 H.kl™'''i,i."%'"^ BolErano&Son,J.... 60 H n'L";?'')? S"' Bonnet & Blake pr H"',^ Rohnsoi Bonnot Bros '.[{ Bo" Ton Flower Shop, II Parkes-Co: |6 Kn*lt?.™^:'.'.'. 07 Pi^ce, George 9' Peckham Floral Co., „. Penn The Florist.... 3" Pennock-Meehan C .J.J.S7 Perry Buxton Doij Breck-Robinson Nurs &c!,..'.. Brown, Peter, . . Bryan. Alonzo J Hanford. R. G..' Harris. Chester. . Harris. Ernest . . . Hart. Geo, B Hatcher. John C. 86 StoothoffCo.. H. A..,102 0. Storrs & Harrison Co.. 75 . 107 Stumpp, Geo. M 87 . 107 Stumpp & Walter Co... 5S -70 Sunhght Double Glass 107 SaslCo 107 .71 Sutton & Sons 63 •(?< .85 Syracuse Pottery Co.. ioi { . Ihompson Carnation Z .99 Co.,J.D 65 J Thompson & Co., C. I Thorburn&Co.^ j.M. '91 No. 11 CONSIDER THE COST Advertisers and non-advertisers alike agree that business growth .s mostly a matter of publicity. If you depend on a 10,000 postcards each week, you are seeking publicity. Depending on recommendations is a fine thing, and it works -occasionally. Circulating 10.000 postcards each Saturday .s a means of publicity, and at Ic. each, with no charge for printing, would cost $5,200.00 a year. Even for one sudJ '"r ^0 nn"^ • '^^ ^°^' "'""'"^ ^^ $100.00. hor $78.00 a year you 'can have 2-inches of space each week in the recognized medium of merit, The Florists' Ex- change, changing your offer each week, and sure ihal your ojjer IS read. " $100.00 for one week's attempt and $78.00 for a year's positive publicity ! Tell me to start now ! Index to Stock Advertised ! Hea, ; Co.. Jos. .72 Peters & Reed' Pottwy -Co. . . . ■ 101 totty. Ciias. h! . . . Traendly &Schenck. 101 Travis Co.. G. E. . . 87 Van Assche, Frank... 107 Altei .76 PUugratf Potted 'Co i85 P,hilip's"Bros,' ,','.' ,'.','.'; -76-99 Heliotrope. Buckbee, W.H, T., Flo- Henderson &. Co., A Henk Dirken Floral & Nurs. Co., Inc. . . Henshaw & Fenrich. •^ Herbert „ , ,„5uai ■OS Herr, A. M i?2z£^';':-'| HfB^f^^, Caldwell Th; Woods- HiffinlS'Brof CajXr,S''Fl'o'n-s;t','The:li Sjl} ^^Th^E.'G, California Rose Co. . . 67 H"l! Nursery Co., Camp Conduit Co, , , 106 h n P-i.- n' ' ' • Cannata,J. P. Rfi Holenbach Peter, . Carbone Florin, . ,' .' .' ,' \rI V,°^^^S°A Gardens, Carnation Support Co. 68 Pierson, Inc.. A. N . 86 Pierson Co.. F.R... Pierson. Magnus. .. Pillsbury, - V)~z Pine Grove 95 Pierson U-Bar Co „ Pittsburgh Cut Flower Van Geldei 71-72 ..101 PlantlifeOi «n- Poehlmaim L 86 PoUworthCo.,C.C. amsburg, G. S.. Clark Florist.. Clay & Son Cockcroft, J. D. . Ho m S Olson ss Kamsburg, Holton&HunkelCo..,98 Randall, A. l. ' "?."lf Correspondence Randall's Flow 100 H '^"""t ■ ^ 93 Rawlings. Elm .63 S°:?'''F-'^i-iy---.-9'' Reade&McK, "^ Horticultural Advertiser Reed & Keller. '74 u J. -r-, r., 68 Reimers, M. D :i fclTw"" ''""''-?=- 5-"te,g,P,ter 102 Hudson Carbon Co'.;: ■?J Idlewild Greenhouses. e Tobacco Co., Robi 70-71-73-74-75 Herbaceous — . ., eras....70-73-74 Hyacinths.. .68 AIyssura....5S-61-72-73-74 Hydrangeas. 'li .".jugnansbeed store., 60 Ampclopsis, . . Ra I,r. 67 Vick\ Sons. Jas 63 Antbericum..., 75 Viereck, F. C 86 Antirrhinum.. •c^• -i-^-'-'S^ Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons 62- FloraICorp.75 Co . 57.7,1 Araucarias ' '^ lOS Virgin. U.J ;; " 87 Areco . ^fc^i- II T^^ ^ fSi^StSrecoigi S'J^^^:!"' Purnell. W.Z 92 w j'T?-" '^'5"?';- • :dnickG'hou?ei..;;65 Wghington Florists' ^2 Wax Br'os.' .',':;;;;:.■. „„ ™ Weaver, Charles M.... 75 r- i j- %% .Weber & Co., C.S.... 107 ^"^ fe* . „ . '2 Wecber & Don 58 California Privet, , . 0' Weiss & Sons 'Co',; 'h California Privet Cut- Mai-guerites j2 M 64 ^',',"'5* 68-76 Mignonette.,, so KeinuerB p,!-., ino Welch Bros. Co. . . '08 ^""5* ' • ''0 Mushroom Spaw 102 KM&co;:| K^'.'Gnhs- a-S""--^^^ ^---'-- 0? ^hAyh% ::.■:::: it ^^""niHeary.'.'.::" ™ Carnations....61-65; .x..:..:..:..:..:..:"H":":":"M":-:":":~:":~:..:..H> 'erbenas. . . ,58-59-61-62- Hot Bed Sash 105-06 'Incas 5l°"6?fi^'?o' "-'''^"O' BranihS.gl 74-75-76-91 Insecticides . ib2-0;i .!"*^ 6S-72 Uurcl 92-93-99 'miscellaneous'' """■"•^^ F-tooning. . . .92^- ''I'""., , I"'' Laurel Wrcatlis.. 92-93-99 Leucothoe Sprays., Machinery .103 .5,8-60-61-70- Bay Trees 58-63-1 Begonias 58-60-61-0 70-71-72-73-74-91-i -,'^3-91 Dagger Fern 1-03-91 Decorative I Berberis Blue Spruce.. Boxwood Bulbs H M nc Whilldm Pottery Co. 101 r~ Isbell.S,M &CO..-.-.63 Rock Flo'wer"Co.; 'Wm;'' SJ!;!;'?'' S'^r'^o ' "s ggr Jackson & Perkins Co 68 L ^-v , *» ui. Whittier & Co.. W, " "" ^"^ Jacobs.S. & Son. . . . .'ios Roehri'Co..' Juli'u's'. ' " 'rr JJIJP.^or Bros^ . . , , . .105 j; inings, E. I tCo,.F.G.. .60 Rolkeri ~" Rosen .68-101 Cook, John ; ; ' Coombs, Florist.,, Cottage Gardens _Inc Cowee. W, J,.. Cowen'sSons, N... Coyle,James 97 •;"'""""« >-,Ojir. u... .eu Kosemont Gardens 87 Craig Co., Robt 94 t k"^" ^?'' fV^' •■60 Rosendale Nurseries & Crouch, Mrs. J. W. . . 85 -{"""^to;- T. J. & Co. .87 Greenhouses 72 Crowl Fern Co.. . . : ; ; :93 ■'''"^' "• T ^68 Rosery Flower Sho" ^': Crump, F. F 'or lasting, Wm. F. Co. ''57 Routzahn Seed Co, Cunningham. Jos. H. 70 Keller. John A 86 Royal Glass Works Cut Flower Exchange.. 97 KtionalJy giood. F. X. Ddenst and I'liiy Wisnorhad the lion's share of the ■ ' ■ I'ntli firmshad an exceedingly , F.J., , F,.64 .74 London Flower She Lord S Bumham C„ i„, , .,„- 72-76-104-105 Ludwig Floral Co.. E. ^ ''-■^ • .„ .C; 87 Jan. 8, 1825. 63 Mader.Paul 66 that New Yenr Marshall & Co.. W. E 62 " "' "''-"' " " ;rbcs Co64-87 Eagle Pipe 'Supply 'o;, igS-Volding'Boxf M^:^, Edwards.' iia^y 'B Eisele.C,.: E Miott & Sons. Wm, El^aboth Nurs. Co. .Fr^'N'.;:::74 MichSenTco': It is worthy of record Day there was neither frost or snow, and that the 2d of Janu- ary Wmter set in and the sleighs drove about on the first snow of 'Winfer. Dee. 7, 1825.— Messrs. Loddiges of London have l.->00 different sorts of Roses growing in one winding row. The soutli- ern hemisphere, so far as is now knon-n does not pi-oduce a single Eose. ' Darien, Ga., Dec. 14, 1825.— A Mul- berry tree before our door is now yield- 1,11. c-iv;- ing ripe fruit and a friend of ours :h'I.iSri."°"''=" 6| plucked ripe Mulberries, from one of his .6.8 trees on the 9th inst. ■'4 ar,joi°'}"7'"ii 72 McManus. James..;;; ;97 60 Menand, L RR 68 Metropolitan Material 76 Mette."He'n'ry'.;;;;;;;'63 Miclicll Co.. Henry F, .62 Michell's Seed House., m 11 o\ ^^ I i\;steloo, manager of the 'Wis- '■ "ses, ]s very proud of his ' !"; "■■ -""J justly 80, as thev cer- ; |.i"..i .ii' m line condition. He is tr.v- mg some new vanetios. which look vei^y promising. JUr. Kestcloo has purchased !5ome property adjacent to the green- houses, and is building a fine residence 71-72-73-74-75-76 Tn.-. Geranium Cuttings. , ,57- Tube 64-70-71-72-73-74-76-76 Tulip Gladiolus 58-60-63-91 Vccci Gloxinias. .- 60-72-91 " Hardy Perennials 68 to a good Spring trade. eks reports that trade compares Drably with that of last year. J. M. 78 The Florists' Exchange rOTJNDED IN 1888 In Qeneral Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Offlce as Second Class Matter T. De La Mare -r , -, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. H. Griffith, secretary; David Ton- zeau, treasurer. Tlie address of the officers is the address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697, New Torlc. Telephone, 3765 and 3766 Beekman. FBINCIFAI^ BBAITCH OPPICES Robert^_ Cameron^ Cambridge, Mas Lancaster Boston: PUladelphla: Wm, H. Engler, Bell telephone, Belmont 412. Chicago: James Morton, 143 No. Wabash ave., room 307. Telephone, Central 3487. 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Telegrams Telegrams received in this office up to 12 noon Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of the Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having informative matter intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after B p.m. Tuesday and marked "Night Press Mes- sage, Collect," will be forwarded by the telegraph companies at newpaper rates. Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XXXVI This index, covering a period from the first Issue In July to the last issue in Dec., 1913, is now ready for distribution. It contains a complete reference to every item of interest which has been mentioned in these columns during the past six months. These items fill four large pages. Twenty-six numbers of this paper with its index constitute about as valuable a floricul- tural encyclopaedia to date as we know of. No greater gratification could come to us than the knowledge that more and more of our subscribers each year were keep- ing complete files of The Florists' Exchange. Copies of the present Index will be mailed to those now down on our list for same. Subscribers not so listed, desiring this index, will please notify us by postcard. Designs for EASTER Announcement Cards In the endeavor to bring out some latent talent among its readers the pubhshers of The Florists' Exchange will pay $10 on acceptance for the best design suitable for an Easter an- noimcement card executed in colors, and $5 for the best design of an Easter card in black and white. (This is the form used by retailers to draw attention to their stock of Easter flowers.) The design itself should cover an area of either 6in. in depth by 7%in. in width, or, if preferred, it can be painted to the size of Sin. in depth by lOin. in width, the idea being to reduce it for practical working purposes to fit a card 4in. in depth and Sin. in width. It should be understood that the design is not in- tended to cover the entire card as some space must be left for the necessary wording. The judges will be the editorial staff of this paper. Intending competitors should write us for free sample card showing amount of white space to be allowed. This competltiou will positively close Peb. 10. I have enjoyed The Exchange and have gained much instruction from its pages. — C. C. Lewis. Northampton, Mass. American Carnation Society Annual Meeting and Exhibition More than ordinary interest should attach to the an- nual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society to be held in the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29. The geo- graphical location of Cleveland is central, suiting the florists of both East and West. Judging from the pro- gram now nearing completion, the business sessions will be productive of much information of value to Carna- tion growers. The exhibition, which is to be staged in the large ballroom of the Hotel will, it is expected, be larger than any of its predecessors and will embody some new fea- tures. A distinctly new departure will be a series of table decorations, demonstrating the decorative qualities of the new varieties of Carnations being disseminated this year. Each disseminator has been asked to furnish 150 to 300 flowers for this especial purpose, and the necessary greenery, accessories, and other material re- quired, will be furnished by local florists who wiU also undertake the decorations. The tables will not be in competition for any honors, being merely demonstrations of the artistic ability of the Cleveland retail florists. By using the new varieties of Carnations in this way it is' hoped the public of Cleve- land will become familiar with the names and qualities of the new introductions — a result that could not be other than to the advantage of the trade in general. The exhibition will be open to the public at certain hours, admission to be free and only by the official card of admission sent out for the occasion. As the display will be of particular interest to retail florists as well as growers it is hoped that there will be a good attendance on the part of the trade within a convenient distance from Cleveland, Queens, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1914. R. T. Bkown, President. f m^ '^'^' DAY. ' '.TIONS TH Wj ^,i- H ' E Novel Form of Advertising The illustration accompanying these notes shows the form of advertising adopted by the British Perpetual- flowering Carnation Society on the occasion of one of its exhibitions — we believe the exhibition held at Leam- ington, in the Midlands. A number of specimen blooms were distributed at the hotels and in theaters on the evening before the show, with a card attached, as shown. This had the effect of advertising the exhibi- tion most successfully. The consequence was that a large attendance was recorded, and the gate receipts were much augmented. New York to Cleveland President R. T. Brown of the American Carnation Society is endeavoring to get together as large a dele- gation from New York as possible and will be glad to have all travel together. The New York Central R. R. has been selected and the train picked out is that leaving the Grand Central Depot at 6.45 p.m. on the evening of Jan. 27, due Cleveland 7.35 a.m. All going from New York and the East are re- quested to notify President Brown, care Cottage Gar- dens Co., Queens, N. Y., or they may advise this office. The New Postmaster of Buffalo Wra. F. Kasting, known to everyone in the trade, treasurer of the Society of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists, and flUing many other official positions, has received his appointment as postmaster of Buffalo, N. Y., from the hands of President Woodrow Wilson, and now awaits its conflrmation by the Senate. From a Ninth-Story Window The American Chrysanthemum Society was established a 1889, and the American Carnation Society in 1891. Thyhsacanthtjs hutilans used to be a fine old Christ- las-flowering plant, but is now but little grown. Its The work of the exploring O] by no means ended yet. There are plenty of nn- plant collector prospected regions. Even in the countries of Europe, more particularly in the Balkan Peninsula, new species of Spruce Fir have been discovered in recent years, e.g., Picea Omorica, the Servian Fir. When trees are over- looked, who need be surprised that lesser members of the vegetable kingdom lie neglected. It has been the custom, many times in the past, for societies or small groups of individuals, to defray the cost of sending a plant collector abroad, and his discoveries and intro- ductions were divided among the patrons of the erst- while society. One of the first associations to send out plant collectors was the Royal Horticultural Society, whose two most successful workers in this line were David Douglas and Robert Fortune, both Scotsmen. The labors of these men and of others so engaged laid the foundation of the present richness of the garden flora of the British Islands. Now we hear that the same Society, having returned to great prosperity after a period of acute impecuniosity, has under consideration the proposal to send out another plant collector, prob- ably to some part of the great empire of China, so much of which remains only partially known to the Western nations. LounoN, to whom allusion was made in our anniversary number, was a remarkable man. He was born near Edinburgh in 1780 (writing from memory) and -was the oldest son of a farmer. From boyhood he was a close student and would sit up all night at his books. He mas- tered several languages, and had a knowledge of Greek and Latin. He was also favorably known as a painter, and had pictures hung in the Royal Academy. He went to London, made suggestions for the planning of it on garden city lines; then practiced the Scotch system of farming in Oxfordshire with marked success. He then threw his energies into landscape gardening, on which subject he had, on the threshold of manhood, in 1803, produced his first book. In 1826 he began the publication of his Gardeners' Magazine as a monthly, and surveyed the horticultural activities of both Britain .ind the Continent. He had already made two ex- tensive tours in Europe, a northern and a southern, and has seen ghastly relics of the Napoleonic wars. The Gardeners' Magazine was continued until his death in 1843. He was also the editor of The Magazine of Architecture, and, I think, an agricultural journal. The greatest work of all, however, was the "Arboretunj et Fruticetum Britannicum," which occupied seven years of his life and cost £30,000 ($150,000). It was ruinous to him. Already he had lost his right arm as the result of severe rheumatism contracted from having ridden all night on top of a stage coach from Bath to London in a drenching rain. Some quack doctors broke his arm and it had to be amputated. His writ- ing was done by an amanuensis. Perhaps his other most valuable book was his "Encyclopedia of Garden- ing" containing a history which, as Forbes Sleeking, in his "The Praise of Gardens" says, "only requires to be brought down to date." Altogether, Loudon wrote or produced over a dozen notable works, and died stand- ing on his feet while in the act of dictating "Self In- struction for Young Gardeners." It was such men as J. C. Loudon who made it possible for us to have such noble gardens and rich collections of flowers as we have today. We regret that comparatively few of our readers are interested in the growing of Corn, for the reason that the managing committee Of ,the Sixth annual Corn Ex- January 10, 1914,. The Florists' Exchange 79 position, whicli talces place at Dallas, Tex., Feb. 10 to 24., 1914, has so energetically pressed its campaign on behalf of that staple that we would like to be of greater assistance to their cause. The editor of The Florists' E.xcuANGE acknowledges receipt of an invitation to at- tend this great show from the managing committee of the exposition, together with the citizens of Texas as represented by the Texas Industrial Congress, State Fair of Texas, and the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, reinforced by personal invitations from Hon. O. B. Colquitt, Governor of the State of Texas, and Hon. Eugene D. Funk, president of the National Corn Asso- ciation. Surely all this pressure brought to bear in the effort to secure publicity and attendance is a fine example of American push and energy. After being thus honored we feel regret that our personal influence and following in that special industry is so small. Nevertheless, we feel the greatest interest in Corn grow- ing, grow some ourselves, and know the difference be- tween good Corn and poor Corn, so far as the table variety is concerned. FEEttUENTLY a Catalog comes to the editors for review, which, on examination, proves too good to be put in the regular office file. Such books accordingly find a place in the editor's library, where they are available for ref- erence at a moment's notice. The catalogs which are given a special place are as a rule those which contain some special rules, information or data, or which are re- liable as to nomenclature, descriptions, or the purpose for which they may be employed. The Government will spend $11,000,000 during the next year and a half on reclamation work in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. The work will con- sist of building dams, reservoirs, and the diverting of water from its present channels. An intellectual old gentleman waS walking through a public park and inspecting the trees and plants with evi- dent interest. "Do you know, my man," said he to one of the park keepers, "if this tree belong to the Platanus family?" "It certainly don't," said the questioned one, "it belongs to the city corporation, as does everything else right here on the place." File your trade paper; this is advice we have often to give because we see the need of it. Almost day by day readers and advertisers write saying they saw such and such an item of news or information, or somebody's ad., but as they have mislaid their Florists' Exchange, could we oblige by sending another copy, or by supply- ing the information they desire. All of which labor, even though it is a labor of love, might so easily be saved — and time in the bargain. Someone has sent us a clipping from a New York paper containing a reference to a Glastonbury Thorn which is flowering in the churchyard of Old Trinity, in the heart of the financial district of this city. The tree, it appears, was planted last Autumn under the personal direction of the rector. Rev. W. T. Manning, and came from the ancient Benedictine Abbey in Somersetshire, England. The pomt about this Thorn tree is that it is believed to flower on Old Christmas Day, Jan. 7. Many people in the west of England thoroughly believe that the far famed Glastonbury Thorn will open to blossom punctually and accurately on the day appointed, and in- deed, in a mild Winter it has been known to bloom. We have not seen the Somersetshire specimen around which the traditions have accumulated, but have seen the same variety elsewhere, and it is certainly precocious. The Thorn is believed to have been originally the staff of an ancient and much venerated priest, Joseph of Arith- mathea, who set it in the ground and as proof of his divine powers, the staff took root and grew. A FARMER exhibited a handsome colt at an agricultural fair at Concord, Mass. The colt was a beauty and was noted for its great length and other sterling qualities. He won first prize in his class; his name was Long- fellow. This happened in the days when the poet was in the flesh and was in attendance at the fair. He was informed that a colt named after him had won first prize. To show his appreciation of the compliment he proceeded to the paddock to find the owner so that they might together felicitate on the happy occasion. Alas! for human vanity, the real Longfellow had the mortification of discovering that his own fame and learning were things unknown to Mr. Farmer, who had coined the name solely on the appearance of the animal ! James Smith Woodhouse of Birse, Aberdeen, S. D., who is eighty-five years of age, is still living in the same house in which he "was born, and sleeps on the same oak bedstead on which he first saw the light. He is very active for his age and is a keen gardener. In regard to Tulips I wonder some one does not pot up a few thousand of the early Due Van Thols, red, white and yellow. The reds are particularly nice, espe- cially if arranged with seedling ferns. A close relative of mine does a good business in these at Christmas. Flowers are more fragrant when the sun is not shin- ing on them, according to a French scientist, because the oils that produce the perfume are forced out by the water pressure in the plant cells, and this is diminished by sunlight. THE CLEVELAND MEETING American Carnation Society Our issues of January 24 and 31, also of February 7, will feature the Carna- tion, and much valuable information concerning the Divine flower will appear in those three issues, including a full account of the meeting and exhibition of the A. C. S., which takes place Janu- ary 28 and 29. Advertisers of Carnation stocks will find these issues just right in which to do some effective advertising. THE DATE IS RIGHT. THE OPPORTUNITY IS THERE. DON'T LET IT SLIP BY YOU. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE THE NATIONAL TRADE PAPER Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York CUty straw Next Week's Meetings .*.....«.j, ...*... .^, .^^^.^.^ ...^.«™ .- ^ ^. ^at Bemb Floral Co.--Grand Rapids Florists and Gardeners Club. — Providence (R. I J Florists and Gardeners' Oub at 8 p.m., 96 Westminster st. Monday, Jan. 12,— Detroit Florists' Club t (R. I.) Florists and Gardeners' Oub at 8 p.m., 96 Wi New York Florists' Club at Grand Opera House at 8 j Tuesday, Jan. 13. — Boston Gardeners' & Florists' Club ; Horticultural Hall, Boston. — Minneapolis State Florist; Jan. 15.— New Orleans (La.) Hort. Some Recent Articles Some of the most important articles in recent issues of The Florists' Exchange are named hereunder as a guide to new or occasional readers. Items from The Week's Work and other regular features of the paper are not included: — Bedding plants'! Dec. l5. Begonias, Winter flowering, Dec. ■bury Bells, Oct. 18. to follow 'Mums, Oct. IS. today. Garden Cannas, pa 13. Cypripediu: Clu-istmas ■ Christmas, :ity, the, Dec. 13. bulb notes. Nov. 22. Imports of nursery stock twelve months, Dec. 27. Lawns, preparation, making, s( Winter flowering. berried shrubs Chrysanthemum symposiun suits, Dec. 13. Chrys: re. 20."" Dahlia, the glorious, Dec. 13. Eelworm, a new pest. Oct. IS. Ever^eens in Winter, prop gatmg, Nov. 22. Floral muffs, Oct. 11. Florists' supply trade, Dec. 13. Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Dc 13. Florists' Clubs of the U. S. a Canada, Dec. 13. Geraniums, a generation Dec. 13. Geranium trade today, Dec- ] Gladiolus, the gay. Dec. 13. Gladioli, new, Nov. 22. gardening articles (illus.)'. Sept. 20, Oct. 18. Marguerites and Wallflowers, Dec. 13. Nymphaea Daubeyana, Dec. 27. Orchids, over 25 years, Dec. 13. Peony symposium analysis, Oct. of nursery stock. O'ct.'lS. Parks and playgrounds, public, Dec. 13. Parcel post and catalogs. Nov. 22. Palra industry, the, Dec. 13. Plant exportation, orders garding, Dec. 27. Peat, bacterised, Nov. 22. Rose test gardens, Oct. 25. nder gla! ~ •" Retail florists* busin. Seed trade, Dec. 13. Seed trade, progress in mail order business in 25 years, Dec. 13. Tax on growing crops, Oct. 18. Tariff, the new, Oct. 11. Shrubs for forcing, Oct. 11. Sweet Peas, 25 years of, Dec. 13. Wholesale cut flower business, the, Dec. 13. Florists' Club of Philadelphia The January meeting of the Florists' Club of Phila- delphia brought out a good attendance. It being Rose night, our leading growers showed some exhibition blooms of exceptional merit. Adolph'Farenwald was the speaker of the evening and read his paper on "Affiliation," which he presented before the S. A. F. at Minneapolis last August. This brought forth lengthy discussion, and finally vote was taken as to the sentiment of the Club on affili- ation, with the result that the majority was shown to l)c in favor of it. Evan Sibson was elected to active membership. J. L. Legendre and Schuyler Arnold were nominated for elec- tion at the next meeting. The February meeting will be Carnation night, at which a prominent Carnation grower will be expected to address the club. A vote of thanks was tendered to the exhibitors of the evening for their splendid showing of Roses. The hst follows: William A. Leonard, Lans- downe, Pa., a new Double Pink Killarney, a sport of White Killarney. August Doemling, Lansdowne, Pa., Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell, Killarney Queen, Milady and Radiance. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., the new crim- son, Hadley, highly commended by the novelty com- mittee. Joseph Heacock Co., Roelofs, Pa., Pink and White Killarney, Richmond and Radiance. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa., Killarney Bril- liant. Stephenson's Sons, Oak Lane, Pa., Sunburst. Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa., Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. George Burton, Wyndmoor, Pa., Aurora. Stephen Mortensen, Southampton, Pa., Double White Killarney. All of the above exhibits were shown in splendid form and were highly commended. W. H. E. Kind Words from Advertisers "The Exchange is about the greatest trade paper I liave ever read or used." — W. A. Zalme, Hoosick Falls, ^ ( ©bituary | t Anthony G. Hanna Anthony G. Hanna, for ten years a florist in Hol- brook, Mass., died on Dec. 80 at his late home. Union St., that city, from heart disease. He was 72 years old. A widow survives him. Mrs. Christina T. Scott Mrs. Christina T. Scott, widow of the late Wm. Scott, and mother of Alex., Philip, Wm. B., David, Mrs. J. C. Kantrowitz, Robt. B. and Oliver, died on Jan. 2. The funeral was held from her late residence, 21 Balcom St., Buffalo, N. Y., on Jan. 5. Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bt. We regret to record the death on Monday, Dec. 22, 1913, of Sir Trevor Lawrence, Baronet, Burford, Sur- rey, Eng., within eight days of his 83d birthday. Since 1,384 until the Spring of 1913, Sir Trevor was presi- dent of the Royal Horticultural Society and saw it arise from a position of almost bankruptcy to its present most opulent state. The deceased gentleman will go down in English horticultural history as one of its great outstanding personages. Some men achieve re- nown as plant breeders, or plant collectors abroad, or as authors or cultivators. Curiously, Sir Trevor Lawrence, in the practical sense, was none of these. But he was a great patron of gardening, of the sort that has made the practice of horticulture largely what it is today in the United Kingdom. His mother was a great gardener before him and had a wonderful garden at Ealing. From her the son inherited his love of flowers and even while he was with the Indian Army in the Punjaub in 1853 to 1863, he indulged his taste. The deceased had been medically trained at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. In 1867 he succeeded to his father's baronetcy and turned his attention to politics and became elected to Parliament for Mid-Sur- rey as a Conservative Member. In his horticultural capacity Sir Trevor greatly encouraged the orchid cult. It would be difficult to say just what British, and even European orchidology owes to his influence. At one time he was a great purchaser of expensive orchids, arid had a special orchid grower, as well as a head gardener. In later years his own collection was enriched by home raised hybrids, and much attention was given to botanical orchids. He also was keenly interested in good Gladioli, and in any rare or uncommon plants, hardy or tender. At Burford, in the most beautiful part of beautiful Surrey, Sir Trevor and Lady Lawrence have lived quiet and useful lives for many years. They en- tertained many parties of horticulturists, and never any more distinguished assemblages than those attend- ing the two hybridization conferences of the R. H. S. Sir Trevor wrote a short history of the society, which was published some years ago. He was a typical Eng- lish gentleman, polished, traveled, courteous, beloved by all, and horticulture in that country has received a very heavy loss in his death. so The Florists' Exchange European Review The Royal Horticultural Society, Eng. "It would almost be true to say that hundreds of sug- gestions as to what the society should do have been re- ceived during the past year — so many, in tact, that the council were quite unable to consider each one separately. They, therefore, about six weeks ago, submitted them all to a very strong committee of scientific and practical men who, having examined them all, drew up a most valuable report, which was laid before a special meeting of the council on December 9, and is still under consider- ation, but which involves a scheme of such magnitude and complexity that it must unavoidably take consider- able time before even an outline of it can be made public." Thus writes the secretary of the R. H. S., in a letter recently published in the Nurseryman ^ Seeds- man (Brit.) International Exhibition at Lyons '^ We learn that the City of Lyons, France, will hold an International Exposition from May 1, 1914, in buildings situated on both sides of the Rhone, covering more than lsJO,000 sq. metres. There will be a special section for horticulture, including a permanent exposition and three temporary shows, the latter being held from June 5 to June 9, September 4 to September 9, and October 21 to October 27 respectively. Requests for space in the per- manent exposition must be sent to the Mayor of Lyons, Secretary's Office of the Exposition, without further delay, wliile requests for space in the temporary show may be sent 20 days in advance of each. Space for horti- cultural products is free, but not for objects pertaining to the art and industry of horticulture. New Nymphaea Goliath The French National Horticultural Society has awarded a C. M. to tliis Nymphffia, which was obtained and shown by M. Latour-Marliac of Temple-sur-Lot, France. It has ample, round foliage, ohve green on the upper side, brownish purple in the center and purplish red along the edge on the reverse side. The flower is nearly 9in. across, and in the shape of a Tulip. The large sepals are dark green, edged with pink outside, and white, delicately veined pink, inside. The petals are numerous, oval and white, much striped and mottled with crimson pink on the outside, less so on the inside. The long stamens are yellow at the top, orange red at the base. It is an interesting characteristic of the blooms that the outer petals are greenish on the reverse side, giving to this ring the appearance of a second calyx. — Revue Horticole. Begonia Semperflorens Marie Louise Vernhes This Begonia, the issue of Bijou des Jardins X Gloire de Chatelaine, is of dwarf, compact habit, not growing higher than Sin., with double pink blooms and yellowish foliage. In the sun the blooms become more double than in the shade. This novelty, which is an excellent bedder, was awarded a C. M. by the French N. H. S.— Revue Horticole. Brassocattleya Madame Leon Perrin This new hybrid, the issue of C. gigas imperialis X Brassavola glauca, has blooms midway between those of the two parents. Tin. across, and perfect in shape. All the divisions are pink, with a large sulphur yellow spot in the center of the lip. The base of the throat is striped purplish pink. This novelty, which was ob- tained by Lion Perrin of Clamart, Seine, France, was awarded C. M. Pelargonium peltatum La Mauve This Ivy-leaved Pelargonium, which was introduced last year by the firm of Teupei Bros, of Quedhnburg, Germany, is the third "blue" Ivy Pelargonium of re- cent introduction, the other two being Freund Oskar Sehmeiss and I^ouis Neumann. La Mauve has rather large florets, 3i4in. across and semi-double, massed in a large truss, of a clear reddish violet color, which ap- pears more intensely blue in the dusk of the evening. The plant has fine, close foliage and slender, long, pen- dent branches, and is an exceedmgly profuse bloomer, hence a first-class balcony plant. — Moeller's Deutsche Ocertner-Zeitung. CameUia Fred Sander This new variety of Camellia Japonica was considered one of the most interesting novelties at the exposition at Ghent last Spring where it was shown by the firm of F. Sander & Son of Bruges, Belgium. The semi-double blooms, which are often 5%in. across, are unique and distinctive with their wavy petals, deeply fringed and curled at the edges; they are entirely different from the stiff beauty of most other varieties of Camellias, reminding one rather of a large Carnation. The color is a brilliant crimson red, while the stamens are bright yellow. The plant is very vigorous and prolific in habit. — Revue Horticole. The Protection of Forests Against Fires An interesting paper on this subject was recently read before the French National Horticultural Society by M. Cannon, with reference to a previous discus- sion as to the plants best suited to arrest forest fires. M. Cannon recommended the large flowered Hypericum calycinum, in the following words: "It is a plant with persistent leaves and entirely hardy, which makes a strong growth in the driest soils, either silicious or cal- careous, both in the sun and shade. It spreads rapidly, owing to the development of its numerous rhizomes, for which reason it is dreaded in gardens. It is en- tirely free from the depredations of game, and in virtue of its compact growth of not more than 20in. in height, it never offers any bare branches to fires." A small fire in a clump of trees that M. Cannon witnessed mere- ly scorched some of the leaves of the outer branches, not touching their stems, except at the tips. He ttiinks that a sufficiently wide border of this Hypericum would be able to arrest a forest fire. — Revue Horticole. OUR READERS' VIEWS Earth Worms Editor The Florists' Exchange: In reference to the question of the value of earth worms in garden soil, George Massee, the noted Eng- lish mycologist, is authority for the statement that "soil wliich has passed through an earth worm is from five to seven per cent, richer in soluble phosphates than before, owing to chemical changes undergone in the process.'' That earth worms are more abundant in rich soils than in poor is well known to all observ- ing wielders of the spade, but this fact is explained by the greater degree of moisture obtaining in a rich soil, due of course to the abundance of humus. Worms are unable to endure dry conditons even if surrounded with luxury. Turn a heap of decayed manure or leaves and it is generally alive with worms, but the drier the heap the further from the surface are the worms. Portland, Conn. H. E. Downer Rudbeclda nitida Autumn Sun Editor The Florists' Exchange: In reference to Rudbeckia nitida var. Autumn Sun, (French: Soleil d'Automne; German: Herbst Sonne), on page 2S of last week's Florists' Exchange, I should like to say that the variety in question hardly can be considered as a novelty, as it has been in cultivation here for several years, and can be bought from leading grow- ers of hardy perennials at very moderate prices. My stock originally came from Goos & Koenemann, N. Walluf (Germany) several years ago, being an im- provement on the older, still very good variety, Autumn Glory. It is very easily increased by division. I have grown a large quantity of it as I think it is not only a good plant for the hardy border, but also an attractive cut flower, as it keeps fresh in water for many days. Messrs. G. & K., in their description, give the height one metre (about 40in.) ; with me it reached to nearly 6ft. Wishing you a very prosperous New Year. Camden, N. J. Frank Koehleh. Appl>ing Fertilizers I have been following your advice as to using kainit for strengthening Carnation stems. One application has made a most decided change for the better. Now will you kindly tell me if I should also apply the pulverized sheep manure and ground bone which I generally use in January, or will the kainit (to be appfied again in about ten days) be sufficient for the present? I used a generous coating of the sheep manure and bone when the plants were planted in October. They have been blooming ever since. Many thanks for the help constantly received from your most excellent paper. — (Miss) S. E. B., Mass. — The better plan will be to topdress lightly with the piilverized sheep manure as the plants may now require some nitrogenous nourishment, and a dusting of bone flour would go excellently with the manure. The potash might follow as a separate dressing in three weeks or a Utile longer, according to the weather conditions. If the plants continue to grow and bloom well, these dustings or light dressings with fertilizers will be readily ab- sorbed, whereas in dull weather, or dull and cold weather, the less forcing nourishment you give the bet- ter. At all events do not apply much sheep manure in dull weather, but the bone flour and potash would still be in order, applied alternately at intervals. To "Valley" Forcers Editor The Florists' Exchange: We do not profess to know much about forcing Valley pips, but we shine by reflected light, that is, we visit on friendly terms the most expert forcers and they tell us reasons for success they might not tell your readers. As we are vitally interested in your getting the maximum results and profits from the Valley pips you buy from us, we make the foUoing suggestions in our interests — and yours. 1. Use no bottom heat in growing the pips that have been in cold storage. Let them bloom naturally; the ordinary shading will give the necessary height, and the ordinary heat of the house will give all the heat required for full development of the spikes. 2. In planting the pips do not cut off any part of the roots. The flower spike and leaves are already in em- bryo in the pips, you need only to develop these; the pip sucks up the moisture necessary for its development from the ends of the roots; don't cut these ends off. 3. Do not overwater the pips. They should not be allowed to get dry, but one good soaking after planting is usually sufficient to develop the pips in most in- stances. 4. Remove the shading gradually from the pips; when color is shown remove it altogether. Most growers shade too much and tQO long; this, combined with bottom heat and too much water, forces the life out of the pips, where- as pips that have been in cold storage should not be forced at all — but merely grown. No matter how expert you may be in forcing Valley pips, we believe you will get still better results by put- ting the above suggestions into practice; those who are now doing so are getting much better results frdm the same pips than are those who are overforcing them. The demand for Valley flowers is rapidly on the in- crease; they are superseding Roman and Dutch Hya- cinths. The supply of high grade pips is increasing and tlie price will gradually come down. New York, N. Y. McHutchison & Co. How Should We Breed Antirrhinums? Editor The Florists' Exchange: The fast increasing importance of the Antirrhinums, especially for cut flower purposes, makes the above question one of importance to growers and retailers. Whether, having bred a variety to a certain fixed quality, we keep it there, improve it by good culture and selec- tion, or allow it to retrograde, is what I desire to have solved. Perhaps, before considering the question further, it would be well to fix in our minds a standard of the de- sirable qualities or points in a good Antirrhinum. Probably there may be a variance of opinion as to these points, but if we did not differ in opinions this old world would be a dull place indeed. My ideal of a per- fect Antirrhinum, briefly stated, would be: height medium, not over 3ft. for culture under glass; stem stiff enough to support the spike without tying; all main growths starting from the base of plant; the side growths on flowering stems to be short and sufScient only to give a background for the flowers, thus render- ing disbuddmg unnecessary; there should be little or no blind wood, every growth a spike of flowers; flowers of good size, of the wide, grandiflora type, and spaced so as to make a thick, compact spike; colors clean, and self-colored preferred. We will suppose that the breeder, by careful work, has achieved a variety approaching the above (or his) ideal. He feels sure that it is good. Then why, in the name of common sense, does he proceed to put it on the market in such a way as to rapidly nullify all his work and send his pet back to the mediocre grades from which it sprung? I am afraid the answer is: It is more profitable to sell seed than cuttings. Seedlings Unreliable During the past season we tried once more the grow- ing of named varieties from seed. We selected one variety from each of two prominent specialists of Europe, and included a variety now grown in this coun- try and advertized as coming true from seed. The re- sults were practically the same with all three kinds. About thirty per cent, of the flowers came with the dominant yellow blotch in the center, there was a con- siderable variation in height, and in stiffness of stems, a large number were of a "brushy" habit, a very un- desirable property, and on a large percentage of the spikes the flowers were so widely spaced as to remind one of old times down in mother's garden. These varieties, when massed, were not displeasing to the eye, and would probably appeal to a grower who had never seen a bed of something better and more uniform. We also grew a batch of A. maximum Purple King, introduced last season. The flowers of this proved no larger than most of our own seedlings, and were of varying shades of dark red and maroon, with some variegation. In height the plants were im- mense, and this seems the only justification for the name of maximum. January 10, 191*. The Florists' Exchange 81 I am aware that the temptation to sell seed is a strong one. When you consider the number of seeds in a fat pod, multiply that by the number of pods in a spike, and multiply again by the price of one-fifth to one-half a cent per seed, the prospect is certainly alluring. It is one of the best little get-rich-quick schemes in ex- istence— provided you can sell seed enough. But real progress in improving the Antirrhinum and populariz- ing its use lies not in that direction. Rather we must carefully hold to every point gained in cross-breeding by sending out only plants from cuttings. There will be enough sports or bud variations, even then, but in my opinion only by this method will we achieve real progress and supply the high-grade flowers now de- manded by discriminating buyers. Auburndale, Mass. F. W. Fletcheb. Were Christmas Prices Too High? Editor The Florists' Exchange: The remarks of a correspondent about the high cost of stock at Christmas furnish food for discussion. Just before the holidays one large cut flower grower quoted long stemmed Richmonds at $40 per lOU; today, $20, and within another week the firm will undoubtedly quote the same identical grade at $10 and possibly less. Now let us analyze the situation: Flowers are not a necessity — they are a luxury or semi-luxury. True, they bespeak the sentiment as no other medium can express, but the sane way to keep that sentiment alive and growing is by sane prices and business methods. The liorist, of course, feels the high cost of living the same as anyone in any other line, and when the big grower places a well nigh prohibitive price on his goods for a few days when there is an abnormal demand, and then within three or four weeks of this time quotes a price to department and ten cent stores that enables them to retail at considerably less than this same grower would supply the small grower or dealer, from whom he e.xpects regular business, he is injuring the business rather than helping it along. The growth of the flower business has been almost MushroomUke, and it is time for it to get on a safe and sane business level, else like the Mushroom it will decay. With a commodity of the perishable nature of flowers, and as susceptible to damage in transit, the retailer can- not play safe if he places his margin 100 per cent, above cost. He may think so, but if he would do as my banker insisted on my doing,- viz. — taking invoices of stock, counting out the broken and sleepy blooms in a shipment and then to keep a record of vmused stock and add that to the cost, he would discover he was not making money; in fact, scarcely breaking even. It is a necessity, as my banker showed me, to add from 150 to 200 per cent, to the invoice price in order to make money. Now, let me see how that will work out for the whole- saler and retailer. With scarlet Carnations costing $1.44 per dozen six days prior to Christmas this would have meant that the retailer must charge $3.66 on a 150 per cent, basis, or $4.33 on a 200 per cent basis. How many people, even the very wealthy, would have purchased Carnations at $4 per dozen? In the case of Roses, elimi- nating Am. Beauty, Richmond and Reid at 30c. each (wholesale), this would mean $9 and $11 per dozen at retaiL Is the public to be blamed if it cuts flowers oft the list? When the retailer receives a shipment of goods he does so entirely at his own risk. The commission man or the grower offers him no redress for breakage or spoilage, which is seldom less than 12 per cent, to 20 per cent. Now, if the wholesale grower is content to work a whole year for the sake of chpping off a heavy dividend within a space of ten days, and the rest of the year con- tents himself with half a loaf, or less, then my conten- tion falls flat. By placing prices somewhere near a sane level, and instead of unloading culls, or overproduction on the Greek peddlers, ten-cent and department stores at a price he would not think of accepting from the legiti- mate dealer, he would let his regular trade in on the oversupply, and if he would from time to time hold a special sale (not too frequently) this would take flowers out of the luxury class, and make them more legitimate articles of use, and create a steady demand that wiU create more wealth among the florists than there has been in the past. I would Uke to have the expression, through your columns, of florists as to abnormal prices and their effect on the future of the flower trade.— "Soxtthebneb." wider consideration and discussion. The subject natu- rally related to the fortlicoming S. A. F. convention and ramified into many side issues more or less pertinent to the question. In view of the fact that the member re- ferred to is one of the most thoughtful and representa- tive men in the club, and in the private gardener fra- ternity, it is fair to assume that he voices more or less accurately the sentiment of that branch of the profes- sion. Furthermore, in justice to him as a critic, it may be said that through years of devoted service and Uberal giving he has earned a right to the utmost free- dom of expression. His contention, briefly, is that the S. A. F. is essen- tially a commercial body, that it has never done any- thing for the private gardener as such and, conse- quently, that the latter should not be expected to bear the brunt of its entertainment. Aside from the ques- tion of fact, the subsidiary questions arose as to: What is a "private gardener"? Wherein does he differ from a "commercial gardener"? and if the S. A. F. has not been helpful to him, why not? In a mixed membership of "privates" and "conunercials," such as exists in the G. and F. Club in Boston, one can readily observe the segregation into separate camps of the two branches and that the active agent in creating and maintaining this division is invariably the private gardener. It does not require a very astute observer to discover that one reason, at least, for this attitude of mind lies in the time-honored superstition that the private gardener be- longs in the amateur class and as such has a kind of superiority over his more "mercenary" brother. No doubt, the confusion of terms "private" and "amateur" has much to do with this quite unwarranted assumption. There is little hope that the proposed change from "private" to "professional" will help matters much, as the latter term will, no doubt, be used in its classic sense and still serve to differentiate the two branches. To prove among other things that the S. A. F. was not intended as a benefit to the "private gardener," my friend pointed to the very name itself as evidence. The fatal word "florist" had been installed and no pri- vate gardener need apply. Here, with regard to terms again, while the word "commercial" is, in the mind of the private gardener, bad enough, "florist" is intoler- able, and so both in the S. A. F. and our own G. and F. Club of Boston this poor, innocent little word has set up an almost insuperable difficulty. As a matter of fact, there is no essential difference between the gar- dener Who grows plants and flowers for one patron, and he who caters in a similar way to many, certainly the under men in both cases fill positions practically ahke. The former is a professional gardener working for a living just as much as the latter, and is in no sense an amateur. He places before his one patron the best and newest thing in horticulture, he studies landscape gardening, the arrangements of greenhouses, etc. just as his "commercial" brother does in serving his more numerous customers. They both do it for profit; the fact that one has a fixed income and the other a variable one does not affect the question, in fact even in that respect the "private gardener" is always aiming at increased in- come either through efficiency or opportunity, or both. Seeing then that the "private gardener" is just as com- mercial both in instinct and endeavor as his "commer- cial" brother, the writer fails to see any reason Why the S. A. F., if it is valuable to one, is not equally so to the other. If it has not proved so it may be fairly suspected that the fault lies with the private gardener rather than with the S. A. F. There is no doubt that the name of the society was unfortunately chosen and has militated against its growth and usefulness, and will continue to do so; the fact remains, however, that it has been and is a splendid organization. It deserves the support of every one en- gaged in the profession of horticulture and, with this support freely- given, and with possibly a new name and the inclusion of all subsidiary associations within its fold, there will be talent and material sufficient to make it the largest and finest horticultural society in the world. Brookline, Mass., Jan. 6, 1914. F. E. Palmer. What Has the S. A. F. and 0. H. Done for the "Private" Gardener? Editor The Florists' Exchange: In the course of conversation %vith a member of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston at its last meet- ing, some sentiments were expressed and assertions made by him whicih the writer feels are worthy of The Best Chrysanthemums F. E. Election Results The best early varieties. — The names, according to the analysis of The Florists' Exchange symposium, published on Dec. 13 last, were these: Chrysolora, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Folly Rose, October Frost, Robert Halliday, Monrovia and Roserie. The best midseason varieties were: Chas. Razer, Dr. Enguehard, Major Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Roman (iold. Ivory, Alice Byron, Mrs. H. Robinson, A. J. Balfour, Chrysolora, Pink Gem and Virginia Poehl- Best late varieties^ W. H. Chadwick, Golden Chad- wick, Chadwick Supreme, Jeanne Nonin, Major Bon- naffon, Helen Frick, December Gem, Golden Wedding, Timothy Eaton, Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. J. Jones, Maud Dean and Nagoya. The Horticultural Society of New York The monthly exhibitions begin with the meeting on Saturday, January 17, which will be held at the Ameri- can Museum of Natural History. Prizes are offered for orchids. Carnations and Sweet Peas. The exhibi- tion committee has the power to award prizes for special exhibits not provided for in the schedule. All are there- fore invited to exhibit what they may have of interest — a well grown plant, a rare flower, or something un- usual. Schedules are now ready and will be sent on application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. City. A meeting of the society will be held at the same place at 3.45 of the same afternoon, followed at 4 p.m. by a lecture by Edwin Jenkins on "Sweet Peas." The mere announce- ment of Mr. Jenkins as a lecturer on this subject should insure a good attendance, for he is an enthusiastic ad- mirer of this popular flower, and can tell us many of the finer points involved in its successful cultivation. Geoege V. Nash, Secretary. ORCHIDS Sophronltis grandiflora Because of the color of the flowers of this well known plant and the season of the year when they are pro- duced, observes an exchange, Sophronitis grandiflora is a most useful orchid to grow. It is now sending up its flowering shoots from the partially developed growths. While in this state, and until the flowers and the pseudo- bulbs have fully developed, the plants must receive water at the roots whenever they become dry. Care must be taken in this so as not to wet the flowers, otherwise the flowering period will be shortened. Re- potting may be done immediately after flowering, or when new growth commences, usmg a similar compost to that required by Cattleyas, only that it should be prepared in much smaller pieces. This plant succeeds when grown in shallow pans suspended at the warmest end of the coolhouse. Sophronitis hybrids There are some sixty or more of tliese beautiful and remarkable hybrids, all of which produce charming flowers. To give a list of them would answer to no pur- pose here, as their flowering season extends over the whole year. Generally they are considered rather poor growers but this is to be attributed to cultural condi- tions. They succeed in a rather small warm Cattleya house, suspended near the glass and treated exactly as regards compost and water as these plants. The plants being rather small they cannot withstand harsh conditions, hence they should have every attention. The plants which have recently bloomed, and are in need of new rooting material, should receive attention as soon as new roots are produced. Sweet Peas A New Race of Winter-flowering Varieties We have tested all the early-flowering Sweet Peas so far introduced, but none of them compare in form, size, substance and vigor of growth with the new Australian Winter-flowering Spencers, writes Arthur Yates & Co., Ltd., Sydney, Australia, in a trans-Atlantic exchange. Four years ago we commenced to cross flowers of all the best of the older Winter-flowering Grandiflora varie- ties with the pollen of a new Yarrawa Spencer. The re- sult was a remarkably vigorous race, much stronger in growth than either of the parents, and growing with us in well prepared soil up to 14ft. high. The quality of earliness was maintained, and the flowers were a great improvement in size, substance and length of stem on the old type of Winter-flowering. We have since re- crossed these hybrids on to the Yarrawa Spencer again, and have now upward of thirty distinct colors, all of the best Spencer form, and with long stems and large flow- ers. Some of these colors are already fixed, but the great majority of them will take a considerable amount of selection before we can depend upon them coming true from seed. Still, it is only a matter of time to obtain as many colors and of as good quality in the early or Winter-flowering Spencers as there are now in the Summer-flowering. It will be asked what use these early-flowermg Spencer Sweet Peas will be? If planted in the late Summer and grown in an airy, cool greenhouse, they will flower dur- ing the Winter and early Spring. For warmer countries they will, however, absolutely supersede all other varie- ties of Sweet Peas; they bloom with us in two or three months from sowing the seed, and by planting them in succession a supply of bloom can be had during the greater portion of the year. The vigor of these new Winter-flowering Spencers is little short of wonderful. 82 The Florists' Exchange Flowers Gone Sleepy We are sending examples of Carnations which are "sleepy," hoping that you can tell us the cause and remedy. Last Winter we had some trouble with Rose pink Enchantress getting sleepy, this Winter the En- chantress are the worst affected. We grow Mrs. Ward, Victory, Rosepink Enchantress and Enchantress. Vic- tory and Mrs. Ward do not seem to be affected. We have had this trouble for about three- weeks. The writer has visited quite a number of florists near Washington and Baltimore and find nearly all are hav- ing the same trouble. They say the warm weather and conditions of the atmosphere are the causes, but it has been quite cool for some time and the flowers still come out sleepy, so I think there is another reason. We use solid beds with 2in. of stable manure in the bottom, and 4in. of good sandy loam for soil. For fer- tilizer we have used only lime, and well rotted stable manure, nothing else. We fumigate with tobacco stems, but have been careful not to use it too strong. We have tried omitting the smoking occasionally, but the flowers were no better. We run a day temperature of 60 degrees to 70 degrees; night, 50 degrees to 53 degrees. I think it must be a blight which affects the bloom of some varieties, as I can think of nothing else. Our foliage is fine, and the plants are in a good, thrifty con- dition. Our houses are new, large and airy and we ven- tilate well during the day.— F. D., Va. — Your general procedure contains no flaw that we can detect, and our one and only suggestion is that a slight overdose of lime may have been given. This would liberate the nitrogen supply, and while this might cause splitting or deformity of the flowers from over luxuriance, it may not do so at first. It might even have the reverse effect, but ere now, unless the dose was very heavy, any ill effects should have worn off. Cut worms in the soil are another probable cause. It wUl be well to keep the soil aerated as much as pos- sible. once. The soil was new and light, with very little ma- nure in it, and no bone or lime or wood ashes — nothing but a small amount of manure. There was no shading on the glass, and in about three weeks they began to get weak and grassy. The stems are small now, and the flowers are small and have poor color, with no substance. Since the first of October I have given them two top dressings of lime and one of bone and one of kainit, and yet they are soft. I don't let the temperature go above 50 degrees, nor lower than 46 degrees at night, and in the day tune, when it reaches 60 degrees, I put on a crack of air and don't let it go above QG degrees, and shut down at 58 degrees. My foreman thinks the plants came from weak stock, as I bought new stock last Spring.— X. Y. Z., N. Y. — The warm weather of the past Autumn has caused many complaints of weak stems on Carnations, and such a condition would be aggravated by too much water at the root. But the description leads me to think that the plants in question have not had food enough in the soil, the latter being described as "light," and such a soil leaches out much sooner than a heavy soil. I would be careful not to overwater, especially in dull weather, but I would also give a topdressing ot' manure, and repeat the dose in a month, for the con- dition as described indicates starvation. W. H. T. A New Type Arises For some years there has been a race of Perpetual flowering Malmaison Carnations developing in Eng- land, and now in the new American variety "Cal- ifornia Giant," introduced by Richard Diener & Co., we have the same type. Writing in the Horticultural Trade Journal (Brit.), Montagu C. Allwood says: "I believe I am correct in saying that all the Perpetual Malmaisons are from Perpetual Carnation parents. We know that the old Souvenir de la Malmaison was a seed- ling from the French Remontant Carnation, also that it and its several sports are barren and this is the case with many, if not all, the Perpetual Malmaisons. I suppose the only explanation for Malmaisons coming from Perpetual Carnation parents is that they are seed sports, or reversions, and now that the perpetual grow- ing qualities are more fixed in the type, these seed sports in a great many cases are also perpetual in growth. All raisers of Perpetual Carnation seedlings know that certain parents throw more Malmaison seedlings than others, and Prosperity is one of these. We have certain Perpetual Malmaison seedlings which, contrary tn the general rule, are fertile and reproduce their kind to a great extent In fact, I believe that the Perpetual Mal- maison has a very bright future, and will early out- distance the old Souvenir de la Malmaison type. The Perpetual-Flowering Carnation Society, I believe, con- templates making special classes at its shows to encour- age the culture of Perpetual Malmaisons." Weak Stemmed Plants I would like to have you describe how Carnation plants would act if over watered or got too much water at. the roots. I am having trouble with mine and told the foreman they had been kept too wet at the root this Fall during the warm weather. I will describe them as best I can: They were planted in the teds and benches on Aug. 10 and were fine strong stock, and began to grow at Notable Books Among the notable books that have appeared since 1888 or a little before, the following deserve to be recorded: "The Fruit Manual," fifth and last edition; "Manual of Orchidaceous Plants" (Veitch's) ; "The Eng- lish Fower Garden" (Robinson); "Genera Plantarum," the "Index Kewensis," "Johnson's Gardener's Dic- tionary," Bailey's "Cyclopedia of American Horticul- ture," "The Rose Garden," (Wm. Paul, tenth edition, 1910) j Nicholson's "Dictionary of Gardening," Sargent's "Sylvia of North America," and "Thompson's Garden- ers' Assistant," 1901. Several score of books on gar- dening and closely allied subjects appear each. year; indeed, one might say hundreds, and there is scarcely a subject that has not been treated of. Some of the finest works have been on garden design and laying out, as Mawson's "The Art of Garden Making," and several handsome volumes on Italian gardens. In our own country, in addition to Bailey's and Sargent's works there have been very thorough treatises on pomological subjects, which will be standard works of reference. Bisset's "Book of Water Gardening" is probably the best work on that subject. The Automobile Ride Henry Penn Did Not Get This seems incredible, but it is absolutely true: Henry Penn's limousine stood at his Bromfield st. (Boston) store. The chauffeur sat at the wheel. Mr. Penn issued from his store and ordered the chauffeur to drive him to Nahant. He opened the door of the automobile and started to enter, but just then thought of something he must attend to before leaving. He closed the door and re-entered the store. The chauffeur, thinking Mr. Penn was in the car, started it and drove toward Nahant. On the Lynn boulevard there came a punctured tire. The chauffeur stopped the car, put in a new inner-tube and continued on to Nahant. Arriving at the place he was told to go to, the chauffeur stopped the car and sat motionless in it for several minutes. Finally a man came out of the house and asked: "Where is Mr. Penn?" The chauffeur looked in the car and then replied: "He must be around somewhere." The two men then began a search for Mr. Penn which lasted nearly an hour. In the meantime Mr. Penn issued again from his store and not seeing the limousine he decided, after waiting several minutes, to go to Nahant by the Narrow- Gauge road. Arriving at Lynn, he called up the Nahant man and requested that some kind of a conveyance be sent to the depot to take him to Nahant. The Nahant man told the chauffeur about it and the chauffeur, much puzzled, drove to Lynn and found Mr. Penn. The chauffeur doesn't yet know how Mr. Penn got there. Pasadena, Cal. Tournament of Roses The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Tournament of Roses, in Pasadena, ivliich was began in simpUcity a quarter century ago, ended in the most magnificent pageant ever seen in this Southland. Moreover it is a question if such a floral display was ever made on the first day of January anywhere on the face of the earth before. The weather has been such this, season that Sweet Peas, Violets, Roses, Marigolds, Zinnias, Geraniums, Poinsettias and Carnations, were never so plentiful, and the amount of the flowers iised for decorating the floats, and vehicles would, had they been weighed, run into the tons, and yet with ail this lavish display of bloom in the procession there did not seem to be any diminu- tion of the quantity in yards or gardens. The weather for several days previous to the fete was showery, and hiunidity of the atmosphere was such that the flowers used in the decorations stood up well the entire day, which was a cloudy one; so much so that heavy wraps were necessary for the comfort of the multiple thou- sands of people from all over the world who lined the miles of thoroughfares over which the procession passed. A remarkable feature of these gala days is that the assembled multitudes are awed into silence by the mag- nificence of the pageant passing in review before them, instead of breaking forth into shouts of uncontrolled enthusiasm. I could not avoid the wish that every man and woman whose portrait appeared in the twenty- fifth anniversary number of The Florists' Exchange might have been beside me while I stood in a grove of palms and drank in with pleasure the delightful scene. Twenty-fifth Anniversary Congratulations Most hearty congratulations on the get up of your anniversary number. May you get out several more! —p. W. Lewis, Pemberton, N. J. I wish to congratulate you on the anniversary number. It certainly is an achievement to be proud of and a work which wiU long be remembered. — Phuip Boving- TON, Millbrook, N. Y. I want to congratulate you on your 25th Anmversary Number and the progress and success of The Floeists' Exchange. It was a real "gettmg together" of your old subscribers, and to read their stories was almost like meetmg them. — William F. Gale, Springfield, Mass. I wish to send you my hearty congratulations on the 2Sth Anniversary Number. It is a jewel, second to none, and a fine example of a publisher's effort to stand- ardize a trade paper. Nothing like it has ever been seen since the advent of any horticultural paper. — A. H. Seckee, Rochester, N. Y. The comments made on your special anniversary number by the florists here are very complimentary to the management of The Exchange, and the edition marks another step in advancement. I hope the New Year will bring The Exchange and its readers continued prosperity. — S. B., Kalamazoo, Mich. "We congratulate The Florists' Exchange on its 2ith anniversary number issued December 13. A jour- nal of 148 pages and cover, a work of no mean accom- plishment. It is a splendid index of the wonderful strides made in our alUed profession during the last quarter of a century. May the progress be as good in the next." — The National Nurseryman. Your Detroit correspondent has been "up against it," and that is the only excuse he has for neglecting you. To get things straight, I must go way back to your Silver Jubilee Number, which was by far the best ever produced by a trade journal, and is fully appreciated as such by your many readers here. In fact many of them have laid it aside partially as a reference book, par- tially to find more leisure time to read it carefully, and to study the many interesting articles contained in this banner issue. — Fbank Danzee. It gives me much pleasure to keep reading the kind words of appreciation sent to you on your twenty-fifth anniversary number, giving credit to whom credit is due. I was much interested in the "Reminiscences of Old Timers," showing us those to whom we are largely indebted for our present status, also their early train- ing, especially those whose early lessons were taught them at Astoria. My uncle, Edward K. Piatt, being ferrymaster on the Astoria ferry for 39 years, my early vacations were spent there, and I must say in regard to Astoria, that it has furnished its full quota of the best growers in the country and also that she has more to follow who will be heard from later on. Branford, Conn. Nathan A. Milleh. In regard to the 25th anniversary number of The Flo- rists' Exchange I venture the opinion that it is the largest and best of the kind hitherto pubhshed, full of interesting and helpful matter to those connected with horticulture commercially or otherwise. It would be impossible to say too much in praise of the management and those who have given of their best, in thought and labor, in its preparation. The way the special corps of contributors handle their respective subjects reveals not only enthusiasm for the craft, but attachment to their weekly paper. Progress is the theme of the whole issue, progress in the gardening art, progress also in the art of presenting new ideas, facts, etc., to the notice of the subscribers of this best-of-all our gar- dening papers! One point in Mr. Wirth's paper im- })ressed me quite a little, namely, the pleasure now en- joyed by the public in the parks under his charge by the abolition of the "Keep off the grass" signs. The edi- tor's review is also splendid, and forms a fine introduc- Redlands, Cal. James McLaren. The Florists' J his IS a nnnfn^t»navni^i»/1 r> was crowded out' of Our 25th Ant Number &4 The Florists' Exchange 9 No Up'to-T)ate %etailer Can Afford to be Without ® OUR NEW BOOK OF ^ Floral De$ip$ de Luxe |E have to date printed and sold out five separate editions of Design Books, each one an improvement on its predecessor. With our added experience this new Book of Designs outclasses all productions to date, not only in point of artistic beauty, but in real, practical, every-day usefulness. Every Design shown is a useful Design, one that a customer is likely to call for at any moment. Every Design shown has been passed upon by a practical man as being a practical subject. This Edition de Luxe will be sold only in cloth covers, very durably designed. Beyond the title page it contains no advertising and can pass with the customer as your own production. It consists of 128 pages, size 9x12 ins., solidly filled with illustrations of every necessary subject, to which is added 32 pages of white paper for the purpose of pasting in other designs we may print and which you would like to preserve. The paper used is a heavy cameo plate finish, which lends to the designs an appearance of singular softness and adds much charm to the printed page. Every design shown in our 32-page Handy Design Book for Solicitors (the one you supply to your agents) is reproduced in our Edition de Luxe, and under the same number; thus you can at once identify from the larger book any order sent in by your agents. Floral Designs de Luxe contains a reproduction of 355 Designs as follows: Bridal Bouquets, 27. Bridal Mu&s, 2. Colonial Bouquets, 4. Reception Bouquets, 3. Wreaths, 32. Wreatlis on Easels, 8. Standing Wreaths, 25. Christmas Wreaths, 4. Crosses and Standing Crosses, 14. Casket Covers, 8. Broken Columns, 2. Floral Crescents and Broken Wheels, 5. PUlows, 9. Floral Chairs, 6. Funeral Sprays, 8. Gates Ajar, 4. Anchors, 5. Floral Clocks, 2. Wedding Decorations, 4. Church and House Decorations, 6. Table and Mantel Decorations, 12. Christmas Baskets, W.m Easter Baskets, 29. Easter Store and Window Dressing, 2. Debutante Baskets, 8. Floral Hats, 4. Baskets of Plants, 12. Fancy Floral Baskets, 4. Harps and Lyres, 6. Floral Hearts, 2. Urns and Vase, 3. American Flags, 2. Standing Stars and Valentine Caskets, 4. Floral Horseshoes, 3. Decorated Automobiles, 2. Pony Trap and Bicycle, 2. Panels, 8. Emblems, 13. Miscellaneous Floral Designs, 26. Emblems of Leading American Orders, 16. TOTAL, 355. The use of this book will add greatly to your business. It will please your customers and will show them more clearly than any similar book yet printed the beauty of the retail florist's art. You need this book. Now ready for delivery. Why not order a copy today? Price S2.50. delivery prepaid Our Handy Design Book for Solicitors ^ ^ (^ fSr. Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every-day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as^ioo copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your^ n&ms and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Price ; Ten copies, .50; 25 copies, $6.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies Send 35c. for a sample copy. The Florists' Exchange, p.p. box 1597, New York aty (ID <3D ^ ^ $ Questions Exchange Readers are Asked to Solve Please Look Up Your Records What would be the probable in the demand for cut flowers in a city of about 200,000 inhabitants between the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer? In others words, setting the total at 100, what percentage of sales is made in each of the four seasons: Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, April 1 to June 30, July 1 to Sept. 1 and Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. Will some kind reader furnish the sta- tistics from an actual record? Estimates are also in order. Grubs in Soil I am bothered with large white worms, like the white muck worm, in my potting soil. These worms seem to form a hard ball or shell of earth, and when the heat is on in the house they hatch out a large bug or grub the size of our June bug, which is of a bluish or brown color. These come out in great quantities and are very annoying. They seem to raise the roots of some of my plants right out of the ground. Will you let me know what I can' do to kill them?— C. S. C, N. J. — The following methods may be tried. Sterilizing the soil either by baking it over the hot water pipes or boilers until it is found that the grubs are killed, or by using steam. The latter requires a steam generating engine and a bin for the 'soil, with other apparatus. The soil of course must be treated before it is used in the benches or for potting. Watering with lime water would, we fear, have little effect in the case of these worms, although it would bring earth worms squirming to the top. There are now- adays various soil fumigants manufac- tured, and these are good ; or bisulphide of carbon, a volatile poison, might be tried. This bisulphide of carbon yolatal- izes at a very low temperature. It is ex- ceedingly inflammable and should never be used near a lamp. Pour it into a hole, which should be closed up immediately, causing the fumes to permeate the soil in all directions. In loose soils it permeates more easily. It should be applied below le root system, taking care 'that the ap- lication is not made directly to the lants, as it is likely to kill them. From teaspoonful to a tablespoonful to each 1. ft. of soil is generally sufficient. Winter-flowering Begomas Not the Lorraine>r Semperflorens Types The type of Begonia to which the name Winter-flowering was applied, is repre- Clibran, Scarlet Beauty and Splendou: The race originated from crosses between the Summer blooming tuberous-rooted Begonias and Begonia Socotrana. The cultural requirements of this race are different from those of most of the other sections. After flowering, the plants should be grown in the greenhouse, giving them just sufficient water to pre- vent them from being parched up, for this class of Begonia does not form tubers as do the true tuberous-rooted varieties. In March or April they should, after this period of partial rest, be removed to a warmer structure and be given an in- creased supply of water with an oc- casional spraying overhead. This will lead to the production of young shoots, *hich when from 2in. to Sin. in length may be taken off as cuttings. Inserted into small pots in a compost made up of equal parts of loam, leaf-mold or peat, and silver sand, they will soon root in a close propagating case in a temperature of 60 degs. to 70 degs. When placed in , the flowering pots a compost made up of three parts loam to one part of leaf-mold, with a sprinkling of sand, will suit them ! well. During the Summer the plants must be grown in the greenhouse and • shaded from the sun. They are at that i season greatly benefited by a liberal , amount of atmospheric moisture. The strongest cuttings, if shifted on, will by I the flowering season form well furnished ] plants in 6-inch pots, while for the smaller ones Sin. pots will be sufficient. linen, Jute and Hemp An illustrated bulletin on the linen, .jute and Hemp industries of the United Kingdom, with notes on the growing and manufacture of Jute plant, (Corchorus olitorius), in India, will soon be available for distribution. The bulletin was pre- pared by Commercial Agent W. A. Gra- ham Clark and is issued by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce as Spe- cial Agents' Series No. 74. January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists in good i themselves of the __ _ _ accept, without hesitaUon, orders from their local . transmit them to an advertiser in these columns; thus avail themselves of^the opportunities for extension of trade which are you fill orders by teie- placed in Let your customers kni t of the country. When the design e advertiser's card, it indicates the Florists* Telegraph DeUvery. Al'bany, n.y. graphic order. Persona ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to anyjpart of Albany and vicinity on tele- attention given and satisfaction guaranteed- f ESTABLISHED 1842 Rural and Write, Ttrephone or Telegraph. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. Est. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. £■0™^? "•■"'" -• casions delivered promptly anywhere JiaS^ , BALTIMORE AND > VICINITY J. DAN BLACKISTONE 321 N. Howard Street BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. charges collect. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street ders,< BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street Retail orders placed era place< BOSTON, MASS. 124 Tremont Street /e cover all New England poin The delive BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" In2a, Ne. It Simply Admits of no Argument No printed matter in recent years has done more for he spread of the retailer's business than the Handy Jesign Book, issued by The Florists' Exchange. Sample :opy. 35c. One hundred copies, $20.00. BROOKLYN, N. Y. tl— 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue Ibj. Piospect 1768 in I Brooklyn, N. Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave, Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUEj Phone. Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long sland. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country, and delivered at heatre, hote steamer or residence. F LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, ( c Lockport Tonawanda, Lancaster and ,^ other Western New .^York cities and e^ town . -^ 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Me nbers Florist ' Telegraph Delivery Associaf^n CAMBRIDGE MASS. Flowers for Harvard IL0WER5H0P R^<'='»ff = ""Xl Welleeley Colleges CHATTANOOGA, ■ TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass Flowers CHICAGO ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel i aU Florists New York Subjects at the Flower Shops On page 87 we illustrate a specimen plant of Pan- danus Veitchii, set in a wicker basket and tied with a liroad-leaved, pink satin ribbon. A few sprigs of Pussy Willow were inserted at the base, and this small combi- nation was one of the most effective and elegant that we noticed recently in the flower shop of A. Warendorff, 1193 Broadway, New York. At the store of George M. Stumpp, 5th ave. and 58th St., New York, there were many handsome baskets and combinations of plants at Christmas and New Year. On page 89 we illustrate an elegant arrangement consist- ing of a red-leaved Dracaena and the Silver Euonymus (Euonymus .Taponicus argenteus varicgatus) in a white tub, with a silk bow to harmonize with the foliage of the Dracaena. More of the ribbon was also attached high up on one of the plants, and Asparagus plumosus was grouped to fill up the base of the arrangement. It was simple, effective and made a good contrast. Meyers, the New York florist, of C09 to 611 Madison ave., recently had a very effective basket arrangement consisting of Erica, Pussy Willow, Kentias, English Ivy, Cyclamens, Pteris and Holly ferns, which was one of the most attractive that we saw in the New Year week. The basket was of green wicker, while a light blue ribbon and bow was fastened most effectively high in the center of the basket, with streamers falUng between the sub- jects in the basket. At Young & Nugent's, 42 W. 28th st., New York, there liave been recently several of the handsome Magnolia ivreaths that are now in favor. These wreaths, without any other adornment, have a quiet dignity and strength about them that is a notable feature. In this case the leaves were of a rich chocolate brown color, and the dis- position of them was excellently done. One of the most striking novelties at Christmas and New Year was seen in the form of a wreath made of CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER ©OKKgDRORa^TTQ, d), FOURTH STREET THE J, M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE^ CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE The Florists' Exchange COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic ordm wUl be carefully and promptly <^^> p-r.^1 .ttention Kiven. Usual dbcounta aUowed. '-^A^ COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street ^he SParA floral Co. DENVER, COLO. J. A. Valentine, President. Colorado, Utah, „ . Western Nebraska 1643 Broadway and^Wjoming point rej^hed by Expresa. Ordera promptly fiUed. Usual 3 "/! DETROIT r'T/iW i-r^//il^ MICH. and Indiana. Bertermann' INDUNAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. d points in lUi 's fiowcra excel. CKJIll 1 CTheFlorisU CJ Yi I L^l^ kJj 36 West Forsyth St ^••^ ^^^^^^^ ^^ Tir-ifcrnvvillli' f Inc. . Street JACKSONVILLE, FU. We reach all Florida and South Georgia points. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue Icker basket with Erica, Pussy Willow, Ivy LEXINGTON, KY. lOHM A. REI^I^ER "" EAST SIXTH STREET ..uaM Street; or. P. Q. Box 1697. by Tuesday SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, Feb. 1^ , first-class grower, aged 3D years, maixied, " years' experience — '" ; capable of taking charge , .. ^ _^ _ Carnations, Roses, Christmas and Easter stock, bulbs, bedding and pot plants. cial places for o yausi and handling men to advantage. of reference. Address M. C, care The Florists Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by a married man, 36 years of age; 22 years' experience " ' and general greenhouse Have managed first-class t references. Please give first letter. Address Otto er, Westboro, Mass. Roses, Carnations plants, also d< ^. Shyd WALTER C. JOHNSON, landscape gardener > florist, 656 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, N. uld like to engage himself for about 8 we SITUATION WANTEI>— By a thoroughly expe- rienced gardener; understands growing Roses. Carnations, Orchids, 'Mums, etc.; able to do all kinds of work. Place near New York preferred. Address O. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTEr>-By gardener-florist. private garden. State full particulars in first let- ter. A 1 references. Address Geo. Duvanel, The Pine. Pittsford, N. Y. work; prefer position in store SITUATION WANTED— By young man, experienced growing Car-'-- and general stock; sober, steady. desires position with a leading i SITUATION WANTEI>-7By experienced green- private place; experienced with cemetery work. A. Sussman, 1226 Prospect Ave., Bronx, New York gty. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener. Nor- wegian, 35, life experience under glass and out- side; test of references. Address O. M., care The Florists* Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, 25 years* experience, private place. New York State pre- ferred. Best references. Address O. F., care The Florists* Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardei experienced on Carnations, Roses, SITUATION WANTED— By first-class Orchid grower as foreman; private or commercial; best references. State particulars in first letter. Ad- dress O. B., care The Florists* Exchange. SITUATION WANTEE>— By young man, 22; ' olesale house, 8 years" ■ ss O. O.. experience in greenhouse plai care The Florists* Exchange. dress O. N., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Englishman, aged 34, experienced growing Carnations, 'Mums and general stock. Best of references. H. Honey- combe, 353 Nassau St., Princeton, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By an all-round grower of Roses, Carnations and all kinds of greenhouse plants. State wages. South preferred. Address Rose Grower, 317 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. SITUATION WANTED-pBy y^oung man i Address O. ' The Florists* Exchange. Oonttnued to Next Colnxun HELP WANTED FOREMAN on private estate who knows his work; must have references as to qualification and deportment; English, single, about 30 years of age. Address N. A., care The Florists' Exchange Wanted— landscape Architect grounds, draw plans, r . _ , tions, superintend work, conduct correspondence. To right man we offer fine opening. Address: L. L. MAY & COMPANY. WANTED— Man for greenhouse attached to store, who understands landscape work, designing and decorating; one who is wiUing to wait on customers and make himself gen- erally useful. Wages about $15.00 per week and permanent position to right man. Ad- dress, with references, O. R., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— A large firm engaged \n green- . g man. I The Florists* Exchange. WANTEr>— Single man to grow Carnati mixed stock. State nalionality, age, ~ reference and lowest wages washing furnish and whether Address Bos 123, Minersville, WANTED — A good Rose grower for 50,000 ft. glass near Boston; must 1 take charge in a WANTED — Plantsman for our retail department, ; be a good salesman. Salary .00." Apply in person only. Herman Bershad, ; of Frederick Loeser & Co., Fulton St., Brook- WANTED — Gardener-superintendent, take charge greenhouse, etc., gentleman's place, middle Western city; must be teetotaler; good grower, Room 208, 1 Madison Ave., New York City. WANTED— Young lady stenographer, typist and kkeeper, familiar with general office work; ; The Florists* Exchange. WANTED— Foreman to take charge _ to grow Carnations, 'Mums, Easter and bedding stock; must be a good designer; good wages. Address N. N.. care The Florists' Exchange. V. Obecny, 37 Troutman St., Brooklyn, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS- Brilliantissima and_ other varieties, suong an( ".alisch. Florist AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS Vekchii. Boston Ivy, «n tr«ii3- planted; 3 yai, heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. tops, »7.00 per 100; 18 to 24 in. tops, J5.00 per 100. Short tops, heavy roots. $3.00 per 100. »25.00 per 1000; 2 year, heavy, 2)^ to 4 ft., »6.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., J4.00 per 100, »35.00 per 1000; 18 to 24 in., good, SO for $2.00, by maU; $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000 by express. All well graded, strong rooted stock. Chas. Black, Hightstovm, N. J. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— 3.inch tra strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 1000; 2}i-inch, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 10 The above ore from true i ASPARAGUS— Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, 3-in.. S4.00 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. No. 7. Schenectady, N. Y. What 30c. did F. J. Lan^enbach, Norwich, Conn., writes: " Discontinue my _ Geranium ad. I made a contract with one of your subscribers for all the Geraniums I can grow from now to March 1, 1914. __STOCKj;OR^AIJE^^ CARNATIONS CARNATIONS— Enchantress Supreme, $8.00 per 100; White Wonder, $3.00 per 100; Benora and Rosette, $3.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings ready for defivery now, well rooted. The Bergen- field Nurseries, Thos. W. Head, Prop., Bergenfield, CARNATION CUTTINGS— Unrooted;. Beacon, White Enchantress. S1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; Light Pink Enchantress. Harlowarden, $1.00 Our classified^ col THEY ARE "THE CLEARING HOUSE " OF THE TRADE for your surplus stock; : I STOCKJFOR^SALE BEOOmAS BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati, 2Ji- in., from leaf cuttings. Place your order now for May, June and July, 1914, delivery. Will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on appli- cation. R. J. Irwin, 71 West 23d St., New York City. Continued to Next Coininn GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS, the best forcing red, large bulbs, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Estate of Louis Siebrecht, Floral Park, N. Y. CAIOrATlONS Early Carnation Cuttings Enchantress Supreme has proven to be all that was claimed for it last year and will be in great de- mand this season. Strang, healthy, well-rooted stock. Place your order now for immediate or future delivery. 100 1000 Matchless $12.00 $100.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 Northport 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C.W.Ward 3.00 25.00 Benora (best variegated) 5.00 40.00 White Wonder 3.60 30.00 Gorgeous 12.00 100.00 Peerless Pink (dark pink) 12.00 100.00 Gloria (shell pmk) 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar (deep crimson) .... 12.00 100.00 Champion (Domer's new red) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.00 Pink Delight 6.00 60.00 Eureka 6.00 60.00 The Herald 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa .5.00 40.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 Yellow Stone (Domer's) lO.OO 80.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 26.00 Alma Ward 3.00 25.00 Salmon Beauty 6.00 50.00 Rosette 3.00 26.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Dorothy Gordon 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Winsor 3.00 26.00 Pocahontas 6.00 60.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Comfort 3.00 25.00 St. Nicholas 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden 3.00 26.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia. Pa. CARNATION CUTTINGS New varieties of best commercial value. January and February deliveries. Place your order now to insure early delivery. Stock guaran- '"d- 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $60.00 Gloria. Best pink 12 00 100.00 Matchless. White 12.00 100.00 PhUadelphia. Pink 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar 12 00 100.00 Dorner's Scarlet Champion 12.00 100.00 Herald, new red 6.00 60.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 STANDARD VARIETIES Pink DeUgbt $5.00 $40.00 Gloriosa 3.50 30.00 Beacon. Selected stock 3.50 30.00 Benora 3.50 30.00 Eureka. A very fine red 3.50 30.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 26.00 White Perfectton 3.00 26.00 White Winsor 3.00 25.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 26.00 R. P. Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Encliantress 3.00 26.00 Winsor 3.00 25.00 D. Gordon 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 26.00 Rosette 3.00 25.00 250 of one variety only at thousand rate. Send Jor my 1914 compleu list R. J. IRV«N, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. Continued to Next Column Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit— Use for Results •s. HicksviUe, N. Y. CHRTSANTHEMTIMS Chrysanthemum Cuttiiigs STOCK GUARANTEED uu ust and prices reler to page 13 :. 13 issue of The Exchange. Send Jor my 1914 complete list Roman J. Irwin 71 West 23d Street. NEW YORK CITY. TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— Groivn cool and true to name. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. WHITE: Kalb. Merza, Nontero, Chadwick, Bonnaffon, Beatrice May, Nonin (best Christmas white). PINK: Wm. Duckham, Unaka, Chadwick Supreme, Pink Show. Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enguehard. YELLOW: Golden Glow, Col Appleton, Miss Josephine, Chrysolora, Chadwick, Nagoya, Golden Wedding, Bonnaffon. C. Ribsam. 31 Wall St., Trenton, CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS. BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES NEW AND OLD. WRITE US FOR COMPLETE LIST AND QUOTATIONS OUR GUARANTEE IS BACK OF ALL STOCK WE SEND OUT. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-20 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK— Robert Halli- day, Elise Papworth, Patty, Prea. Roosevelt, Smith's Advance. Mrs. Kelley, Dolly Dimple. Dean, 60c. per doz., $3.00 p< . Relyea. Orchard PI., Pough 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— J. Nonin, the best Christmas white, $2.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton. N. J. Cuttings oi Camatic No. l,Box29, Vineli CTCI.A9IENS CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Giant flowering from very best strain obtain- able; these are twice transplanted and are sure of givtng satisfaction. Early planting wili^make best plants for next Christmas. 100 1000 Bright Christmas red $3.50 $30.00 Brightpink 3.60 30.00 WKte with red eye 3.60 30.00 Pure whhe 3.60 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbefc) 4.50 40.00 260 or more at 1000 rate. R. J. Irwin, 71 W. 32rd St., New York, N. Y CYCLAMEN— 4-m. pots, miied, in bud, $10.00 per 100. Cssh. Geo. A. Relyea, Orchard Place, Poughieepsie, N. Y. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— 300 kinds at wholesale. GiU Bros. Seed Co., Portland, Route 1, Oregon. DAISIES YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety we have been growing with great success the past two seasons. Price, per 100, strong plants, $5.00. Weiland & Risch, Wholesale Cut Flowers. 164 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, lU. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, eH established, in all varieties, including and Aspidhim, 2>^-in., $3.00 per lOO; strong, 3-in., $6.00 per 100. COCOS WEDDELLIANA, fine, 2)i-in.. $12.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS. weU established bench plants, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT FERNS. ■ fastest pact plant. :3ti $40.00 oer 1000. .. .. _. best of the Boston type; ,(. i^un», makes more fronds and more com- plant. Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100, R. J. IRWIN. 71 W. FINE BOSTON AND WHITMANI FERNS— Ready for 5 and 6-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Draoena Indivisa out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. Paul J. Burgevin, Florist, North Regent St.. Port Chester, N. Y. ^ Oontlnaed to Next Page January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 91 STOCK FOR SALE GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— 1000 Genefal Grant, double, 2^-11. pots, S20.00 per 1000; 5000 Poitevioe, ajj-in.. S25.00 per 1000; 2500 Nutt, 2H-in-. S2a.00jjer 1000. AU extra strong plants, ready for 4-in. pots and immediate delivery. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St.. N. Y. City. GERANIUMS— Strong, heavy, from Fall Cut- tings, out of 2^ and 3-in. pots; must make room; a bargain; A. Ricard, Poitevine and S. A. Nutt, $17.00 per 1000. Cash. Frederick Holtke, cor. Sth and Broad Sts., Carlstadt, N. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings of Ricard and Poitevine, S15.00 per 1000, ready now; also 2M- in. pots, S20.00 per 1000, ready Jan. 20th; M. Wefnreither, WarrenPoint, N.X ROSE GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, (wel- rooted and clean) $1.00 per 100. Cash. Geo. A. Relyea. Orchard PI.. Poughkeepsie. N. Y. FOR-SALE- A few hundred S. A. Nutt, 2M-in. pots, S2.50 per 100. Cash, please. A, B. Graves. Northampton, Mass. HELIOTROPE HELIOTROPES— In bud, dark blue, fine. 3-in., S2.S0 per 100. Cash. Geo. B Morrell, Torres- dale. Pa. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, $1.50-$3.50 each. Large specimens, $5.00-$7.50 each. JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. NURSERY STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 12 to 18 inches SS.DO 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2 to 3 feet 12.50 3 to 4 feet 20.00 Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVILLt, ALA MA^JETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diate delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 6-9 mm., Sll.OO per 1000; 5000 for $50.00. No. 2, 3-5 mm., S8.50 per lOOO; 5000 for $40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 2-yr. transplanted well branched, $7.00 per 100; 12 to 18-in.. fine, »S.0O per 100; $40.00 per 1000. as good as the best; no charge for packing. Chas. Black, Hightstown, LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-$l.00 each. Standards, $7,50-$10.00 each. Pyramids, $5.00-$7.50 each. JuUus Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford. N. J. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in., $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Southside Nurieries. Chester, Va. BAY TREES and BOX TREES all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- tord. N. J. ^ BERBERIS THUNBERGII- New separated seeds, 20 oz. mailed, $1.25; 5 lbs. $4.35. F. N. Hadden, 326 Washington St., Providence, R. I. PALMS PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Pine large plants, $7.50-$35.00 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. POINSETTIAS Poinsettia Stock Plants (The True Christmas Red Variety) 100 1000 Extra strong plants $12.00 $100.00 Large plants 8.50 80.00 _ The above are extra good value, so get your order Irwin '1 West 23rd Street, irWin, NEW YORK CITY. WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for Rooted Cuttings and 2-in. pots of the following Roses: Lady Hillmgdon, Double White Killarney, Rich- mond. Mrs. Taft. Sunburst. Mrs. Aaron Ward. KiUamey Queen and Pink Killarney. Flushing Rose Gardens, 69 Colden Ave., Flushing, N. Y. J( STOCK FOR SALE GIANT PANSIES Sow now I Special Florists' Mixture; Trim- ardeau Selections,, mixed, tr. pkt. 60c., oz. $4.00. Trimardeau. fine mixed varieties, tr. pkt. 25c., oz. $1.50. Cassier's Giants Improved, splendid mix- ture, tr. pkt. 50c., oz. $5.00. Trimardeau sorts as: Bronze Colors, Golden Pure Yellow, Lord Beacons- field, Purple, Pure White, Yellow with eye. White with eye. Each variety separate, ti. pkt. 30c.. oz. $2.00. My catalogue has also other varieties. O. V. Zangen. Seedsman. Hoboken. N. J. and Lavender. Vavrous. the Florist. Lebanon. Pa. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True ISUver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, ready for immediate delivery. $1.75 per.lOO. $15.00 per 1000. 2l4-in. pot plants, ready January Ist, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Giant White, 2M-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000, ready for immediate delivery. R. J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d Street.New York City. SNAPDRAGONS— Four best commercial va- rieties: Dark Red, Silver Pink, Mammoth White and Yellow; good, clean stock for planting WHITE GIANT SNAPDRAGONS—: $1.00 per 100; transplanted, $1.50 per 100; from 2>i-m. pots. $2.00 per 100. Henry Eichholz. 100. Jerry Brookins (S:_Son KISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE— Maior Bonnaf- on Clumps, 53.00 per 100; Asparagus Plumo- 8U8 Nanus, strong, 1 -year-old plants from bench, $12.00 per 100. Will exchange for Golden Glow clumps. Charles Merkel, Uh- land St. and Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, N, J. 0,000 CANNA ROOTS— Home grown, best bedder, Sl.SOJper 100 and up. 10,000 Caladium isculentum. Southern grown, best, all sizes, $1.00 Connell. Florist. Metchantville, FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— On I farm of 8}^ acres of good land, and green- house range of 9000 ft. glass, planted with leading varieties of Carnations, now in full cut; field of 4000 best varieties of Peonies; about 10.000 hardy shrubs; houses in good order; new boilers with capacity of double the glass; gasoline engine. 3 tanks, 9-room house in good order; barn, fine chicken house, stone and glass; tools of all kinds, horse, wagon and everything Price S6,500. half c ;ar three Y.; fin. V/. 2Stl°; irk Cir FOR SALE— One of the best retail f Northern Ohio; store ful show cases, refrigeratoi 5-200 * packing shed. 36x100, all erected in 1911; houses Elanted with Roses, Carnations, etc.; 6-room ouse. 2 barns and other buildings, all in good splendid opportunity for , Ohio. FOR SALE— On account of ill health, I am forced to sell my flower shop at 1463 N. 52d St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Established 2 years. Doing good business. Fine opportunity for the right party. Address O. E.. care The Florists' Exchange, or Florist. 1463 N. 52d St., Philadelphia. Pa. FOR SALE— 5 fine, large greenhouses, with latest heating equipment, at Wyomissing, Pa.; For particulars, address FOR SALE — 3 Greenhouses, land and cottage, doing good retail trade. Easy terms. New York State. Address O. C, care The Florists' Exchange. Address O. K., For SALE — Retail florist store. For particulars apply to L. Kaiser. 6103 Filth Ave., Brooklyn, MISCELLANEOUS WANTS every description. All d material of Continued to ISext Column WANT_ED— pictionary of Gardening. Give name iiblication. number of volumes, con- price. E. M. Mansur, Floral Park, and date of r dition and pric i N.Y. SUNDRIES FOR SALE Second Hand Pipe AT LOW PRBCES MORRIS LEVINE 27 Sfuyvesant Ave., BROOKLYN, N.Y. hotbed and coldframe mats, size 3x6; for sale t Sll.OO per doz. Cash with order. O. Moe. . Bros., Kerrmoor. INVEST Sl.OO and save SIOO.OO by using Brendel's cracked Glass Menders; makes broken panes as good as new, repaired instantly from inside. Full directions and sample how to make them yourself for Sl.OO. S. C. Brendel. Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and McKeesport. Pa. PipeBargains We can offer very reasonable prices on New Pipe, sizes 1 to 2 incli. If in the niarket for any quantity, kindly commu- nicate with us l>efore buying elsewhere. EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO. 29 Howard St., New York City Jobbers In Wrought Iron and Steel Pipe BROOKLYN WAREHOUSE : Roebling and North 11th Streets Saintpaulia ionantha This delightful little Gesnerad, which came to us from the hilly regions of tropical East Africa some few years ago, is charming at this season of the year. Though generally referred to as a warm house plant, it is seen at its best in the coolest part of that structure or in an intermediate temperature. The flowers vary considerably in color from white or nearly so to deep purple, but most effec- tive are those of a rich dark blue tint. This Saintpaulia is of a short, tufted habit of growth, the Violet-like blossoms, borne on short stalks, being, when at their best, so numerous as to make a goodly show. Though referred to as being now in bloom, at which season the flowers are most appreciated, this Saint- paulia may be had in bloom practically tbroughout the year. The propagation and culture are very simple, for seeds are readily obtainable, and if sown in' the Spring the resultant plants will flower well in the Autumn. Another mode of increase is by means of leaves, which, dibbled into pots or pans of sandy soil, will each produce a young plant in a short time. As seedlings vary somewhat, propagation by leaves is much resorted to, as it can be depended upon for the in- crease of any particular form. Equal parts of loam and leaf-mould with a good dash of sand will suit this Saintpaulia. R. W., in Gardening Illustrated. — K. Gtming Exhibitions (Secretariea are requested to forward U3 promptly particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions.) Clilcag-o, ni Twenty-second annual ex- hibition of the Horticultural Society of Chicago (Spring- Flower Show). March 24 to 29, 1914. For premium lists ntry addr R. J. Haight, Secretary, 536 South Clark St.. Chicago. 111. Cleveland, O. — Twenty-third annual meeting and exhibiUon of the Ameri- can Carnation Society, at the Hotel Statler. Jan. 28 and 29. 1914. New Tork, N. Y. — International Flower " ^- ^' held under the auspi( in the New Grand Central Palace. 46th St. & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to 28, 1914. The Amer. S. P. Soc. will have a section In this show. New Tork, N. T. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Societv at the Museum of Natural History. June 27 and 28. 1914. confer a favor i LILIUMS 100 1000 L. Glaanteum, 6-S .53.50 $30 00 L. GiSanteum, 7-9 s.OO 45!oO L. Giganteum Multifiorum. 6-8.... 3.50 30.00 L. Giganteum Multifiorum, 7-9 .. . 6.00 45.00 L. Longlflorum, 6-S 3 00 SPIR/EA 100 1000 Japonica..... jjqO $35.00 Japonica compacta multiflora 5.00 40 00 Palmata 7 oo Washington ;;; 5;oo 40.00 IMEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS seeds?'50°^,"pi?'lOOo'seSs';''s4.0o!° ^°'™' ""^ ^°° ASTER. CREGO White. 75c. per 05. DeUcate pinlt, 75c. per oz. Also ail other varieties. f ^'■■ BEGONIAS Gracilis Luminosa, 25c. per pkt. Seriiper- florens Vernon. $4.00 per oz. ocmper SALVIA Splendens, $1 25 per oz. Bonfire, 52.00 per oz. Early Dwarf Zurich, $4.00 per oz. ,. VINCA LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PRICES ON APPLICATION OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy "Th» most reliable teedx" 53 Barclay St., (t 20) New York ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED Highest Germination— Ready March and April ). 5000 S6.00 i. 10,000 10.00 Plump, hand - picked, -feet seed. Orders will filled in rotation. Spe- READY NOW : BEGONIAS GLOXINIAS GLADIOLI Mvood. Pa. Philadelphia. Pa. Heating Queries Conducted by John McArthur Mgr., Heating Dept. 1 yon read this advt. In the Eschange CYCLAMEN and FERNS CYCLAMEN. 4H'ai"l S-in., partly in bloom. $2.60 per doi., $18.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani FERNS for 4 and 6-m. pots. J2.00 per doi., J16.00 per 100. BEGONIA Lumlnosa and Prima Donna. 5-in„ t3.00 per doi. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 2M-m.. S2.S0 per I"" ES. Yellow and whit S^tock: up for Xmas INow Subscribers asking questions t Heating Problems must be particular give the following; Ijength, width, helg: at ridge, height at ■ -' " ;lon of boiler pit, size of boiler pit, depth of boiler pit, size and location of chimney, temperature desired In each house, whether steam or hot water Is used for heating, number of pipes and size in each house, dimension and posi- tion of benches, location of doors. The above Information I must have before I can answer any definite question re- garding any heating plants already In- MARGUERITE PBTCNIAS. Doable, mired color! white. 2>i-in.. »2.00 per , »2.S0'per 100. n, J2.60 per 100. Mrs. Saunders. $1.00 per 100; white, 75c. perilOO; Winter tlowering, Nicholson's s KhaSeltli and Golden Bedder, 76c. per 100. Ten o"^ A. No. 1 Stoclt Double white, $1.00 per 100; y( lin. $2.60 per 100. COLEUS. " ood ones. OOc. per 100. F. C. RIEBE NA/EBSTER, MASS. Write them you read 1 _ ._ _ houses, send ments of the houses as described aoove, including glass, proposed location of boiler pit. proposed location of chimney, position of house as regards points of compass, number and position of the benches, temperature required of, pur- poses for which the houses are Intend- ed; whether steam or hot water heat Is Faulty^Circulation New Bedford, Mass. Everybody reports business at Christ- mas as having been good. Everything sold well and brought good prices. Nov- elty baskets sold exceptionally well and ranged in price from 75c. to $1.50. The demand tor Violets was poor owing to the high prices. E. H. Chamberlain at present is busy moving to his new quarters. He is in- stalling a new ice chest. H. V. Soule, the North End florist, is to have an auto delivery car. His busi- ness is constantly increasing ; be has now about 12,000ft. of glass. Ben Snyder, formerly with H. M. Robinson & Co., Boston, was a recent visitor. He contemplates opening a wholesale establishment in Boston some- time during January. R. E. Nofftz was awarded $750 com- pensation by the city for land to be used tor a street. Peckham Floral Co.'s greenhouses are in fine shape. A visit there will long be remembered. Peckham Floral Co. does a wholesale trade only. The window of Wm. Davenport's new store was broken while his new sign was being erected, and a workman was laid up with a deep cut in his leg. Mr. Davenport reports business at Christmas to be very good. A few yellow Daffodils are to be seen the price being a little too high to make them good sellers. They cost 6c. each. Carnations, 3c. to 5e. ; Violets, $1 to $1.50; Roses, 6c. to 8c.; Sweet Peas, $1; Mignonette, 4e. F. Reynolds. lot circulate, understand it, of my lines flow and 1 hich water will total loss 1 what to do. My houses are 70ft 60ft. wide, three short open houses in one: height to ridge, 10ft., height to ~-^--~ "^^ ' have eight flows and S. A. F. and 0. H. I>ept. of Plant Beglstratloii Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been received or filed to the registration of the Chrysanthe- mum Mary Ellen, by Frederick Lager- stam, Bell Haven, Greenwich, Connecti- cut, and the Chrysanthemum Lena Baum, by Charles L,. Baur eight _ . . same level with a good pitch feed pipes and boile the and the Begonii Alfred Dave December 27. 1913. JOHN TOUNG. of th. in the coil unless an examina- f the heating apparatus was Although the coil heated prop- t the pipes may have settled '. " ■ _ " pocket, which ould stop the circulation. There be- open expansion tank at the end ■' something may Plucky Youths We learn from a new subscriber, L. G. Austin, East Akron, Ohio, who has the largest market gardener's stall in the local market, that his two sons, aged 12 and 14 respectively, are proposing to pay their own college expenses by the culti- vation and sale of flowers. The results of their sales last year amounted to $200. We wish these plucky lads a full i of success. They surely deser of each dropped into circulation, gate valve on the flow this coil. It may be ■ become detached fron tank, which There being JOHN MacARTHUR. Readers will confer a favor Pasadena, Cal. The ofiicers of the Pasadena Horticul- tural Society for the coming year are : William Hutchinson, president; Otto Heutschy, vice-president; George H. Ken- nedy, secretary for the fourth term ; finan- cial secretary, Arthur Wilson ; treasurer, Wm. Shield ; trustees, Richard Thomas, Robt. Pegg and Julius Thelin. A free flower show wUl be given at Hotel Maryland in Pasadena, January 22, of such things as are in bloom at the time in the open. A little innovation will be made on the usual program of the evening : ten minute speeches will be made by qualified speakers on various subjects pertaining to the art of garden- ing as practised in California. There will be no official judges and no prizes awarded. The object of this show is to educate the flower loving public in a knowledge of plant life. No Surplus Siveet Pea Seed Ij. D. Waller, of the seed farm of the same name, Guadalupe, Cal., was a visi- tor to this part of the State the last week of the year, looking up trade for surplus Sweet Pea seed of the 1913 crop. When up the Coast last season looking over the acreage of this flower I came to the con- clusion that there would be no surplus this season. While the acreage was large in the Lompoc Valley, and the Bodger seed farm here also had a large acreage, yet the average yield did not promise more than 200 pounds per acre. The crop in the northern part of the State was a failure because of the drouth, and no provision made on the part of the growers for irrigation. Mr. Waller re- ports part of his 40 acres being already planted. The remaining 20 acres will be planted this month. In my notes of Dec. 20 you made me say that Wm. Felgate gets 5 per cent, better yield out of his vegetable garden than many of the market gardeners here- abouts. It should have been 75. He gets a 95 per cent, crop, and it is he whom Burpee has selected to try some of his novelties in Sweet Peas this season. In those notes I was also made to say that Charles H. Rice went to San Fran- cisco to see Grevillea robusta used for street trees. I don't recall seeing this tree in the Bay section of the State, but then there is so much to see and remem- ber relative to plant life that unless one, in his travels, keeps a record of all that comes under his observation, he is apt to forget and make a statement concerning the same not In harmony with the truth. The Tournament of Roses has once more been held and never has a more re- markable floral fete been seen — perhaps nowhere in the world. I shall hope to send further notes, however, with pictures mention -aext week. P. D. Baenhaet. E. P. TRACEY, Prea. P. WELCH. Sec.-Treas. THOS.'iTRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flovi^er Exchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, telephone ma.n ^797 ALBANY, N. Y. January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange Select Cut Flowers The entire cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties, Tea Roses, Double Violets and S>veet Peas M. C. FORD WMOUESAUB FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Phones, 3870-3871 Madison Square NEW YORK, Jan. 7.— The pronounced features in the wholesale cut flower market this week are a medium supply of all items of staple stocks, a small The same situation prevails today in re- gard to the medium supply of tea Roses now arriving, which has prevailed for some days past, namely, the demand, which is at no time over large, is chiefly for the short and medium grades, the higher grades moving very slowl ig very slowly and Top grade blooms . _ _ _ about the following prices: Pink Killarney, Killarney " " selling illarney, , ___ Maryland, Lady Hillingdon and Mrs. few extra specials at 12c.; White Killarney, 6c. to 8c.; Bride, Bridesmaid and Double White Killarney 8c. to 10c. ; Richmond, Bulgarie and Milady 10c. to 12c.; Sun- burst, Mrs. Aaron Ward and J. L. Mock, 12c. to 15c. Bottom grade tea Roses are moving at from 2c. to 4c. each, according to thi Carnations are in fair demand for these is not clean up the market. Pric the general range of price grades is from $1.60 to ?4. small sales, fancy varietie ties realize $5. Cattleyas are in heavy IifflcTei The covering all and novel- ipply. The demand for these is very small. Prices have experienced a still further decline and the general range today is from 15c. to 50c. each, very few realizing over 40c. Gardenias are in very large sup- ply, and are moving very poorly indeed. Prices range all the way from 60c. to 53 per doz., the latter figure being for the very best blooms. The arrivals of Longiflorum Lilies this week are not large, but they are sufficient to satisfy the limited demand; ?10 per 100 buys the very best. The low to medium grades are selling at from $6 to ?8. Lily of the Valley is in abundant supply, and is active demand The diminished Narcissus and Grand Soleil D'Or Nar- cissus is meeting with a fair demand, the former at about 26c., and the latter at about 35c. per bunch. The supply of Trumpet Major Narcissus is increas- ing; the price has dropped to 40c. per bunch or three bunches for ?1. Sweet Peas show an increasing supply; the ordinary Winter varieties meet with from 50c. per doz. noderate demand i are realizing from $1.50 1 Double Violets, though dant, have met with a sharp decline in price, and are selling today at 30c. to 50c. per 100, Princess of Wales at 75c. to $1 per 100, and Gov. Herrick at 30c. to 40c. Wallflowers are moving slowly at from 25c. to 50c. per bunch. As regards gree sus, as usual, is realizing from 15c. to 25c. per bunch; Adiantum is moving slowly at prices all the way from 25c. p $1 for ___ ___ Smilax is meeting with only a very moderate demand at from 75c. to $1.25 per doz. strings. PHILADELPHIA, Jan 6. — The market this week is opening up rather slowly, with a suflicient arrival of all the staples. Long grades of tea Roses are Are You Experiencing Trouble These Days, Mr. Retailer, in getting what you want when you want it? If so, and you are not in the habit of calling upon us first, try it. Our stock is complete and our deliveries prompt. How About Your Returns, Mr. Grower? Are they as high as they should be now when your cut is light? If not, our advice is the same to you — Try us. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones Madison Square 323-5362-5583 Growers desirous of making a change will find our records interesting. - Out-of-town orders carefully attended to ■ier supply tha is. American Beauty jp considerably; ' Saturday; " cleaned up specials and long grades are selling at 60c. and 60c. each. In tea Roses, the medium and shorts ■ supply at from '' "' " plenty of thi longer and 12c. tronger supply, and fancies Carnation: and prices have declined to 3c. and 5 from $2 sup- of Roses except Richmond is plentiful. Killarney Queen is plentiful and '- - favorite at $6 to $16 per '"" '"'"- ply of Richmond is limitea, oui me ue- mand for Roses of this color is not as large now, and the blooms are sellmg at from $4 to $12 per 100. Killarney and White Killarney are plentiful ' $2 to $12 per ^"" • "" ' supply of Ward to $12, and pply at $3 to Bulgarie is not numerous. The supply of Carnations arrivir the markets is quite liberal now, the demand has dropped off ( fair $12. Valley several days week, and while It is arriving a little more freely side of the market; they are holding at 12y2C. and 15c.; Callas at the sa figure. Violets are in light supply are sufficient for present requiremei Sweet Peas are increasing, the choic going at $1.60 per 100. The first of Guernsey Spurs a tnd Stevias have fallen oft. Antirrhin- ums are in short supply, while the sup- ply of Wallflowers is increasing. Asparagus plumosus is off crop, con- sequently it is cleaning up well. Some excellent southern stock is now arriving. BOSTON, Jan. 6.— Business through- out the city has been rather quiet since Christmas. The business done on New Tear's day was very slim indeed. .., „ plentiful supply of pl even Poinsettlas are plentiful, of all kinds are in good American Beauty Roses dant, but there are quite ply the meagre demand for this [ Special grade blooms are to 60c. The supply of all left pply. sold Flower Carnations hav grades per 100. . call, bu- . s $1.60 to $2.50 The medium and fancy grades $3 to $4 per 100. The supply of Cattleyas is quite plen- tiful and these are selling at $3, $4 and $5 per doz. Gardenias are in fair supply now at $2 to $4 per doz. Lilies are not plentiful, and prices are holding well at $12.50 per 100. The sup- ply of Lily of the Valley is abundant, and demand is quite good at $3 to $4 per 100. SpuVDafiodiTs'lire 'in heavy supply. Yellow Marguerites are steadily increas- ing and fetch *" Spencer Peas left. $1 per 100, higher. There are a few 'Mun_ mand is slow for them. There little Stevia in the market, and Antir- rhinum of good quality is scarce. There is a plentiful supply of Asparagus 53 WEST 28th ST. Telephone JOHN VOUNGs^^s WHOL,ESAU,E WHOLESALE Including all the NoTelties and 7362 Madison sq. Cattlcyas t Gorclenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses ^''IZTnlstana^^V.Srti^ 96 The Florists' Exchange LILAC SWEET PEAS, CARNATIONS, ROSES, LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY, SMILAX WILLIAM P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, M&dlson Square 5555 proolty— Saw It in the Exebapge Roses and Carnations ALL THE BEST VARIETIES JONQUILS FREESIAS SWEET PEAS Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Madison Sq. the to all „ __ deali demand from well as the ho the stock that was i was less stock in prop the New Tear trade th; of Yow e Christ- ;isfactory Christmas trade, these notable market Is nov there was for ng down to its nor- flnds itself at this lUlar juncture with less stock to the very much reduced demand has ever been known. Usually the holiday trade is over stock nsequ GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesah 129 West 28th Si NEW YORK William Kessler, 113 West 28th street \E.\fJ YORK 2336 Madison Square Wholesale Florist and Plantsman A LARGE SUPPLY of splendid LILIES, 'MUMS> and all Seasonable Flowers. A grand opening for a few good Rose Growers. Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years' Experience. Consignme Tel. Madison Square, 191; this they have ever been for a long lime, and when Killarneys are scarce it is a well known fact that all other Roses are scarce also. The con- dition of the Rose crop in this section at this time is bad, owing to the very close cutting for the holiday trade, which was followed by the worst pos- sible weather conditions from a grower's standpoint, that have ever been known. While the weather has not been cold there has been a complete absence of sunshine for the past two weeks, dull, cloudy and cheerless days with either rain or snow flurries. Until there is weather conditions nty of Roses of all rietii ill be a s in thi: Killarneys are_ this time sell- for $6 per 100, with all the longer " very much higher proportionately, ■nations have been in good supply irough, and up to this writing the ing in sufficiently large this all the demand. ;arcity of Roses ;he general impre Carna- that ' Carnations short list before many days unless more favorable weather conditions prevail. There is some fancy and split stock selling at from $1.50 to ?3 per 100, but all fancy stock is bringing $4 per 100. River section so much in this si well. So far they tion have not done .ve proved to be an the growers ___iprofitabl_ This condition has made it better foi the Eastern grown double varieties these have sold during the holidays better prices, " ' apply The ex- ception proves tne rule this season, lor stock most in demand continues scarce, and the prices are, as a matter of fact, still high for after holiday sales. American Beauty Roses are in fair supply and continue in^ good c^qlon sho medium the holida- these are not of good oo quently not very much in principal part of th still bringing bet this season Easter Lilies continue in about th( same average supply, enough, and n( more, and command practically the sami price. Lily of the Valley was on thi short list last week but the week has been very much impr There are enough orchids for the de- mand: the supply has increased since the holiday trade and consists now chiefly of Cattleyas, Dendrobriums and Cyprlpediuras. , ^. Sweet Peas have become more plenti- ful and are now to be seen in good quantities in many places through the market. They are selling at from ?1.50 to $2 per 100. There are some Jonquils coming in that are selling at from 55 to ?6 per 100. Stevia is plentiful at from 51.50 to $2 per 100. Paperwhit( t no time was it impossible to ge I stock and plenty of it, especiall; illiiig to pay the full ' ' ' great lesson holiday business, ana it " " *" standard grades ( ing public. It is no doubt a hard lesson for us, but there is little doubt but that the Carnation has been tabooed by the better class of flower buyers. Note of this is also received from the large Eastern flower markets. Carnations are at this time wholesal- ing at J2 $3 and 54 per 100; retailing at 60c. to 51 per doz. Jonquils ' doz. retail, shipped in larney Qu The best Roses ing art md 51 shipped Gardenia The St 100 for Kil- Ward, Mrs. d Lady Hillingdon. Richmonds efl'\t^ , . nearly the same figure, own Cattleyas outsell es at 50c. to 7 6c. each, a alus brought on by the holi day rush still attends the plant busi ness. It is better than for some month and will undoubtedly arrival of speci: Lilacs _ Azaleas, Rho- wealth of other forc- low to look forward to. doubtedly been more cor- Indianapolis than ever be- masses of people are a.nd Drices in many in- from "to $3 each, but there s of the "■ ~ - '^^ sold. Funeral ■ ... good supply at $3. The supply of all green stock is fully up to the requir '" -' ■"■ ''"'■ of the market. in demand. The supply for this med stock which 56 per doz. , in fact vas noted throughout thi The several flower shops were with decorations for social making corsage bouquets, and „^ .__ Not 1 large orders are received and it considerable engineering to make tl ferior grades of flowers pay. I. ST. LOUIS, Jan. 5. — Business, side of the New Tear trade, has very quiet. Stock has shortened great deal, but is ample for the del highe nd adv been coming _ ig from 52 to 57"'per doz. Killarney and other Roses have been scarce, and the color poor, go- ing at from 4c. to 10c. Carnations show the effects of the dark weather and show limber stems, but hold up steadily and move well at 3c. to 4c. Narcissi hold up well and go at 2c. to 3c. Romans are available and move at 52 per 100. Lilies are somewhat scarce and sell well at 10c. to 12y2C. Violets are available in limited quan- tieies only, and go at 51 per 100. Sweet Peas are fairly plentiful and sell at 51 and 51.25 per 100. Jonquils -— "-— " imited quantities, with t 6c. Rubrum Lilies Greens are plentiful. fair demand well at 80. O. K. S. TELEPHONES— Madison Square 167 and 4468 ESTABLISHED 1887 J. K. ALLEN, 106 WEST 38th ST., ISE'W^ YORK BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU Uortal Keclproclty— Saw It ta the Exchange January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 97 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1203-4 Main Out-of-town orders carefuliy attended to, Give U3 a trial. CutFlower Exchange Open every Mornir clock for the Sale 'TrSut Fliwers Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL. jr.. Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT flOfffR EXCHANGE fLOOR, COOGAN BIDG. Open Al IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone D. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers in Gut ^Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK, Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florlsta 110 West 28th St., New York William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street rd.459iMain BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones 1 5JJ|| Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, New York City Telephone. 2515 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED i them you read this adyt. in the Exchange WHOLESALE FLORIST 5 West 26tti Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE Mntnal Rpclproclty— Saw It in the Brchapge HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"" "i^SiroF VALLEY *^«o^jn.ANo CAIIOENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. tV." a1.°3S 105 W. 28th St.. New V< Frank H. Traendly Charles Schen ck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesala Florlsta 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 101 West 28tli St., NEW YORK BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WMOUESAL,E PUOHISTS. Oonslenments Solicited Tdepiones. Madison Square! !««} 34 WSSt 28th St., NEW YORK Horace E. rroment WHOLESALE FLORIST 57 WFST 2Sth STREET t«i.« . 77nft and 2301 Mndlnnn Sauarp Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, Jan. 7, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwse noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday A. Beauty, Special. Eiitra.'.'. No. No 3 Killamey Killarney Queen White KiUamey My Maryland Richmond Lady Hillingdon Brides Maid, Special.... Estra. No. Mrs. George Shawyer . Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Mme. Abel Cfaatenay . Asparagus, Hlumosus, I Sprengeri. bunches. . . Bouvardla, per bunch. 60.00 10.00 to 15.00 2.00 to 12.00 10.00 8.no to 3.00 4.00 to 12.00 1.00 .20 >The High LVellowa rWhite. . J Pink. . . i Red.... LveUow a Novelties. Daflodils, per doz Forget-Me-Not, per bun Gardenias, per doz Hyacinths Lilac, per bunch Lilies, LongiBorum I, P. W., per bunch. Orchids, Ckttley as! . .' .' .' . . . . . Cypripedit Smllax, Stevla, 1 Stocks . Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches Violets, double *• single. Princess of Wales.. ** single. Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch 3.00 to 4 00 3.00 to 10.00 All the new and standard riv/wC-O Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable C U T F LOW E R S WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 West 28«h St., New York Teloohonea, Madlaon^Square 1 1||| P.J.SMITH Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {»^^} Madison Scuare (^Ut FlOWerS Ht WholCSale I all arontid If 70a mention the Bxchasge George CSiebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city. Orchids, Va!ley, Roses, Violets and Carnations Satisfaction Gu bnsignments Solicited— Walter R.Siebreclit Co. inc 114 West 28th Street, New Yoit 'PHONE 1245 MADISON SQUARE Facilities for the Handling of your^Stnek UNSURPASSED Give ere Jit wherecredlt ts clue — Mention Bichange B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale noHsi 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York VIOLETS ^r^JSISI Shipping orders receive pro Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th St., NEW YORK Mutual Reciprocity— Saw It Id the Exchange Louis M.Noe louisA. Noe WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W 26th St, NEW YORK Will help all aroqnd It ycm mention the Bieban— Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Shipping orders given personaI"att«a- tion and satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SUNN, New York Joseph G. Leikens, well florists' trade of this city, 1 The New York Florists' Club will hold its next regular meeting in the Grand Opera House Building, northwest comer of Eighth ave. and Twenty-third St., on Monday evening, Jan. 12. The import- ant business of the evening will be the installation of the officers for 1914, elected at the December meeting. An interest- ing address on "Advertising — The Gaso- line of Business," will be delivered by L. W. C. Tuthill. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance to honor the incoming president, Wm. H. Duekham, the other officers-elect. - - - " - - 5 the city, has again em- barked in the retail florist business in handsomely equipped quarters at the cor- ner of Madison ave. and 53d st. Blooms of Henry "Weston's new varie- gated Carnation Mrs. Pepper, were re- centlv noted at the store of the Growers' Cut Flower Co., 128 W. 28th st. They were above medium in size, well buUt and are held up well on stiff stems. The New York Florists' Supply Co., 127 W. 28th St., found its new auto freight truck very effective for making quick deliveries during the holidays. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., has just installed an up-to-date National cash register with a cabinet stand. Speaking of the yellow Roses, A. M. ' Henshaw of Henshaw & Fenrieh, 51 W. 28th St., says that he has always had 98 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES «. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Glvecredit where credit is due — Uentlon E^schange PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St, PITTSBURGH, PA. owe credit wherecredit Is due — Mention Exchange faith in Sunburst as the Eose which would become the standard yellow, and -that its success this season so far haa fully justified his faith. The above men- tioned firm in addition to Sunburst is offering this season all the other yellow Roses as well as aU the good pink and white varieties. Gunther Bros., HO W. 28th St., and Walter E. Siebrecht, Inc., 114 W. 28th St., narrowly escaped being burned out at midnight Monday, when a fire con- sumed the contents of the third story of 112 W. 28th St., occupied by the National Muff Bed Co. A twenty-one year $250,000 lease has just been undertaken by Casper C. Tre- pel, who conducts florist's shops at the department stores of Bloomingdale Bros., Gimbel Bros, and Frederick Loeser & Co., of a two-story building, 40ft. x 44ft. X 90ft., located at 2411 to 2415 Broad- way, southwest corner of 89th st. It is the plan of Mr. Trepel to construct a -conservatory on the roof, and the greater part of the building will be devoted to his business. It has been said that on account of im- portant changes in our national laws, rendering necessary a readjustment of business atEairs in many cases, that Christmas and New Year's presents of a really high value were not as common as usual this year. However, it would ap- pear that there were some happy excep- tions to this rule, for on New Tear's morning at 4.30 o'clock the noted New York surgeon, Dr. Wilbur Stone, brought to the house of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Fenrich, of Bradley Beach, N. J., a baby daughter, and Mr. Fenrich, who is a member of the well known wholesale firm of Henshaw & Fenrich, 57 W. 28th St., has been the past week the recipient of many congratulations from the trade. There are noted this week at the store of A. L. Young & Co., 54 W. 28th St., blooms of the not new, but rather rarely seen these days, Polyanthus Narcissus Double Eoman or Constantinople. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., is offer- ing the first blooming boughs noted this season of Forsythia of excellent quality. • A. N. Pierson of Cromwell, Conn., and James Heacock of Wyncote, Pa., were calling in town this week. Boston In this city New Year's Day is not held as a holiday, and there was very little business done besides the usual trade that would occur on that day. In fact, there was much better business last year on Jan. 1 than on Jan. 1, 1914. Since the rush of Christmas work there has been a decided shortening of business. At Horticultural Hall, on Jan. 3, Bayard Thayer, of Lancaster, Mass., ex- hibited a well .grown plant of Buddleia Asiatica. Mr. Thayer was awarded the society's silver medal, and his gardener, Wm. Anderson, was awarded a cultural certificate. I noted on Jan. 3 in Galvin's Tre- mont St. store window, an elaborate dis- play of Cattleya and Phalaenopsis flow- ers which attracted much attention from crowds of people. By the way, the win- dows of this firm have been noticeably attractive this Winter. "It IS said that coming events throw their shadows before them. ■ If this is so and rumors be correct. Miss Stella Com- ley, eldest daughter of Henry Comley of Park St. is to be married shortly. , Miss Comley holds a unique position among the retailers of this city, if I- am not mistaken, she being the only unmarried saleslady in a retail store. The writer has often watched her at her work, and she ROSES=CARNATIONS=VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Send for prices Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers I by the hundred unless otherwise noted 25.00 to 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 1.00 to 1.25 8.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 12.00 1.60 to 2.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Singles, per bunch Pompons, per bunch DahUas Ferns, Hardy Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Gladiolus.... Lilies, Harrisii and Longi . . . . Lily of the Valley Orchids — Cattleyas, per doz. , Cypripediums Dendrobiums Smilaz (per doz. strings).. Sweet Peas (per bunch).. Violets, double ■■ single 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 BOSTON MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. Beauties, Hadley, Mrs. Russell, KiUamey Queen, Sunbursts, Tatts, Cardinals, Wards. Choice Carnations, Talley, Cattleyas, Vlo- Wet e the goods New England Florist Supply Co. Violet and Green Foil, 20c. per lb. ; plain foil, 9c. 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. I read this advt. We are the Headquarters for Cut Orchids and Gardenias We have the healthiest stock of Gardenias in the Country, and stock to be delivered in March and later. 2H-in. pots, 510.00 per 100 3-in- pc , SI5.00 per 100 F. J. DOLANSKY, 114 Market Street, LYNN, MASS. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE 1ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort Hill 1083 Open 6.30 A. M. HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WhoisKole FLamSTSand FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, MRS, Phone— Main 874. P. O. Boi— 101 Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange could give tips to many men in tlie ness on how to handle customers. Wm. Anderson of Lancaster, Mass., has been appointed judge ot plants ant flowers o£ the Worcester Horticultural Society. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of George McWilliam. Mi " derson has also been appointed a trustee of the Worcester Horticultural Society. The Carnation houses of Patten & Co. of Tewksbury, Mass., are looking excep- tionally well this Winter. The new Car- nation Princess Dagmar is a very free bloomer, producing continually a heavy crop of first class flowers. If any one wishes to see this novelty without going to Tewkshury it can he seen almo any time in the store windows of Thos. Galvin on Tremont st. Peter Fisher of Ellis is busy propagat- ing his new Carnations, Gorgeous and Alice. Mr. Fisher speaks frankly about the latter. He says it is a good grower, a free flowering variety and every f is perfect. As everyone knows, it is hard to get Mr. Fisher to give an opinion ol any of his own Carnations so that the growers get this, his latest novelty, they will find that it will come up to and more than what I have written. Robert Montgomery of Natick W. R. Morris of Wellesley are sendinf excellent Roses to the Co-operative Mar ket of such varieties as Richmond, Pinl Killarney and White Killarney. The directors of the Co-operative Mar ket are already making preparations their Spring exhibition. The exhibitioi was a great success last year, and no timi should be lost in getting the schedule o; prizes into the hands of the intending ex hibitors. All in the trade who are members the Massachusetts Horticultural Societj should attend the annual meeting at Hor tieultural Hall on Saturday, Jan. I ", 12 o'clock. The president and other of fleers and chairmen of the various com mittees will read their reports. This the only meeting during the year at whicl the members have an opportunity to lean what the society has been doing durini the year. On Jan. 5 I noted in the window < Henry Comley on Park st. nice plants ( the fragrant Daphne oderata and a vasi of Strelitzia Reginffi, the Bird of Para dise flower. These uncommon flowers ap much admired by throngs. The Montrose Greenhouses have I pleasing cut of Roses, although the warn and cloudy weather which we have hai of late has not been at all favorable ' " best development of Roses. Lively & Bond have at the Co-opera tive Market, in addition to a nice cut ( Carnations, Jonquils and Paperwhit Narcissi. N. A. Hudson of Natick is sending t his salesman at the Co-operative Market a good supply of yellow Marguerites which are in good demand. John Sly and John T. Gale are I extensive growers of double Violets have a pleasing supply at this time. McAlpine Bros, have a fine cut of Ki larney Queen Roses, also Pink and Whit Killarney. They say that they had successful Christmas business and tha their Roses never looked better than the do now. Henry M. Robinson & Co. have justji ceived large shipments of goods from " rope. New baskets of all kinds an bronze Magnolia leaves from Italy rived in fine shape. Shipping and hom trade has been good during the week. W. W. Hathaway of Brockton was : town this week. He has been in busines since 1899 and he says that business better this year at Christmas than it hs been ever before with him. Plants "" Sowers sold jeadUy at good prices. W. D. Howard of Milford is sendir to the Boston Flower Exchange excellei Carnations, including the following vi rieties : Wards, Beacon, Winsor Spor and White Perfection. The Sweet Peas which A. A. Pemhrol of North Beverley is disposing of at tl January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 99 WHITE LILAC A steady supply every day all through the season. Our grower is an expert in his Ene and devotes his entire place to the growing of Lilac. GARDENIAS $2.00-$4.00 per dozen, $15.00-$25.00 per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. For the balance of the season you can depend on us for all the Gardenias you may need. The quality is as fine as any grown and our prices are always right. Killarney Brilliant The best of all the pink Killarneys. A Rose with a splendid, dark pink color. Your customers will surely appreciate this new Rose. Irish Fire Flame Our grower is giving us an ample supply of this yellow Rose every day. It's a novelty, but the prices are very reasonable. Tiie Leo Niessen Co. N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise i Baltimore Buflalo Jan. 7. 1914 Jan. 6. 1914 4.00 to 7.60 40.00 to 60.00 to 8.00 to 12.0( 6.00 to 8.0( to to to to 3.00 to 4.0( 1.00 to 1.6< 12'.665Si6.00 40.00 to 60.00 11.00 to 1.6( to NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses — A. Beauty, fancy — spl. No. 2 KiUarney White killarney........ Bride and Bridesmaid. . K.A.Victoria My Maryland 30.00 to 20.00 to 25.00 6.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 12 Perle.. Double Pink KiDarneT.. . Mrs. / Llllea, Harrbii and LongL, LUy of the Valley Miftnonette, ordinary. Cypiipediilma. . Dendrobtnnu.. I (per docstrinos). Peas (per bnncn).. 6.00 to 15.00 Carnation Special Carnations are now at their best, splendid, fine, large flowers, good, long stems. As a special we offer our best quality in lots of 500, our selection as to color, $3.50 per lOO. Headquarters for Greens .per case of 50 lbs. .per 100 yds ■per case , good . L quality . BOXWOOD LAUREL ROPING WILD SMILAX GALAX, Bronze and Green per 1,00 GALAX, Bronze and Green per 10,Q BRONZE MAHONIA per 100 LEUCOTHOE, Bronze and green. . .per 1,0C MEXICAN IVY per 1,0C DAGGER FERNS per 1,0C DAGGER FERNS per 1,0( GREEN SHEET MOSS per bag SPHAGNUM MOSS per bale, 10 bbl. size burlapped ASPARAGUS STRINGS each ASPARAGUS BUNCHES each SPRENGERI BUNCHES. each SMILAX STRINGS each SMILAX STRINGS, heavy each ADIANTUM per 100 our new catalogues, auvise us a.i. uauc tiuu wc «... .«^i. J^^^ ^ -"kj - TO^ S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. New York 1608-20 Ludiow Street 1 1 7 West 28th Street Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS CboiGest Seasonable Flowers J^ North 13tl Street, PtUUDaPHIA. PA. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Boston Flower Exc. are as good as any we have seen this season. Welch Bros. Co. is handling a new Rose Mock, an improvement on La France. The improvement is in the shade of color. Out of town business is quite good with the company. W. H. Elliott, who is known through- out the length and breadth of this coun- try as a Rose and Asparagus grower, is devoting a section of one of his houses at Madbury, N. H., to Carnations, and is having good success with them. This week the writer inspected a shipment of these flowers on its arrival at the salesroom on Park st, and the flowers would com- pare favorably with those of any growers in this vicinity. The varieties which are being cut now are Pink Delight, Beacon, Benora, White Perfection, Winsor and Rosette. The lecture on "Birds and Their Uses to Horticulture" at Horticultural HaU last Saturday was well attended and was very interesting. The lecturer, Mr. For- bush, unfortunately could not be present owing to illness, but his manuscript was read by Mr. Lord, who knows birds bet- ter than anyone we have ever heard talk about them "before. He kept his audience spellbound with his interesting stories Lilacs 'TJZo^lS?) Daffodils Peas, Single Violets AND ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS WANTED; il£ffKsA°lii^^iSfl{?^- JOHN W. McINTYRE WHOLESALE FLORIST 1713 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Give credit where credit Isdue—MentlonExchange and beautiful lantern slides. Next Satnr- day, Jan. 10, Mrs. Francis King of Alma, Mich., will deliver an illustrated lecture on "Flower Grouping in a Michigan Gar- den." What would some of the retail men say who were in the business 30 years ago if they were here to read the results of one store's business on Dec. 23 and 24. The writer had the pleasure of examining the order and express books of Penn the Florist. The amount of business done during the two days was almost incred- ible, and the writer himself would be skeptical if he had not seen the records. The city and suburban orders amounted to slightly over 3000 packages. The firm had to hire 44 extra boys, with the six boys which are regular employees, and 12 auto delivery trucks. All these pack- ages had to be delivered in two days. The American and Adams Express Companies carried over 1000 packages which went to Washington, Chicago, New York State, Pesnnaylvania, Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Penn is a believer in advertising and is a constant adver- tiser in the daily newspaper. In this way he has become well known throughout the 3 try. On Saturday, Jan. Wils> lOO The Florists' Exchange AU the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG HEADQUARTERS FOR Wholesale Cut Flowers American beauty roses 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO, ILL. Write tiiem s 1 read thlB adTt. In the Ercbange ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Orders for Delivery in the North- L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. Matual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN : ^. CUT FLOWERS Ml TelejKraph and Telephone Orden Grren Prompt Attcntioii R-74 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO "The Busiest House in Ciiicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Please mention the Exchange -when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK.INE 30 Bast Randolph Street CmCAQO Write them you read this advt. in the Eschange wife and daughter, left for Japan. He is to spend two weeks in California be- fore sailing for tlie Orient. Many of his Boston friends went to the South Sta- tion on Saturday to wish him 6on voyage. Boston Horticultural Club Presentation to E. H. Wilson On Jan. 1, E. H. Wilson, the well known plant collector, who has been thrice to China, was guest of honor at the meeting of the Boston Horticultural Club which was held at the Parker House. Mr. Wilson goes to Japan on a commission from the Arnold Arboretum, not so much to collect a large number of new plants as to straighten out some of the per- plexing scientific problems in connection with trees and shrubs that are grown in this country, from Japan. Mr. Wilson has made many friends since he has been in Boston, and is liked by everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing him. He has been honorary secretary of the Bos- ton Horticultural Club since its incep- tion, and the members of the club thought that this was an opportune time to show their appreciation of his friendship and services. He was presented with a gold chain and appendage, and Mrs E. H. Wil- son with a lady's gold brooch which was set with sapphires and pearls, and Miss Wilson, his daughter, received a similar brooch but smaller. Judge Hoytt of Nashua, N. H., made the presentation and delivered a most eloquent and touching address. There were after dinner speeches by F. R. Pier- son of Tarrytown, N. T. ; Leonard Bar- ron, editor of the Garden Magazine; Louis J. Renter of Westerly, R. I. ; Wm J. Stewart, Patrick Welch, Thomas Ro- land and M. A. Patten. The decorations were very elaborate. From Thos. Roland came two well grown Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, Jan. 6, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES — American Beauty. White and Pink Killarney. Specials Medium Short Klllamey Queen Milady, special Medium Mrs. Aaron Ward, special. . Medium Short , Mrs. Ghas. Russell, special. Medium My Maryland, special Richmond, special Sunburst Mrs. Taft, special. CARNATIONS— Standard JS Varieties 1 ^ (•Tht^Highest JS| Grades of Sfd < g' VarietieB.) [R B.OO j! Asparagus, bunch Bouvardias . Ferns, hardy. per 1000 ! Galax Leaves per 1000 Gardenias perdoz Leucothoe Sprays LlUum L^ngiflorum Lily of the Valley Mignonette. . Roman Hyacinths. Snapdragons* bunch , Stevia Sweet Peas Violets FERINS FOR DISHES PINE ASSORTMENT OP BEST VARIETIES. STOCK IS VERY FINE WHITMANI AND BOSTON FERNS IN 6, 7, 8 INCH POTS SEND FOrjt PRIDES ERNEST OECHSLIN ""'^ l^^^lSr ^SrestI'Iul,.^*'"^^' Mutual Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange plants of Acacias, A. pubescens and A. Baiieyana. As a centerpiece John K. M. L. Farquhar had a handsome vase of Buddleia Asiatica. This is a most grace- ful plant and deliciously fragrant. It is one of Mr. Wilson's introductions and made a most appropriate centerpiece for this occasion. A large vase of the new Carnation Matchless was admired by all present. It was sent by the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., and although the flowers were packed for 36 hours previous to staging, they were as fresh as if cut an hour before. A vase of Carnation Radiance from S. J. Goddard was simply perfection, and Carnation experts who were present spoke very complimentary of this fine scarlet variety. The same exhibitor had a good vase of yellowstone. Mr. God- dard speaks very flatteringly of this va- riety ; it is a good grower and heavy cropper. Two vases of Carnation Prin- cess Dagmar from Patten and Co., as usual, attracted much comment. The more one sees of this Carnation the bet- ter it is liked. Mr. Wilson is to be absent for one year, and Wm. J Stewart is to act as secretary for the Club until his return. Mrs. Wilson and daughter are to accom- pany him to Japan. R. C. Philadelplua The J. William Colflesh Sons' place is looking well, the stock being in splendid shape. Stevias and bulbs are grown in quantity, while Lilies, Roses and Hy- drangeas are given considerable space for Easter forcing. This place is headquar- ters for English Ivy which can be had here in all sizes and shapes. Some of the plants are trained to trellises, um- brella forms, globes, pyramids and various other styles that are very effective. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. recently had on view sonle blooms of the new Rose Hadley from Alex. Montgomery, Jr; It is a deep' velvet crimson, with splendid stem and foliage and is very fragrant. John Nichols is now with this as salesman. Stephen iMortensen, of Southampton, Pa., is going to build a new iron frame house .300ft, x 62ft. for Roses. James Verner of Garretsford is also going to put up additional glass next Spring. M. C. Wright, manager of the Philadel- phia ofiice of the Lord & Burnham Co., was presented with a charming Christ- mas gift on Dec. 22. The new arrival is a JVIiss. Mr. Wright reports excellent business prospects. Pennock Bros, and Habermehls had a lot of work for the opening of the coun- cils at City Hall on Monday, Jan. 5, in which large baskets figured principally. Nearly all the florists, in fact, had con- siderable work for this occasion, which brought a heavy call for flowers on Sat- urday, and all the wholesalers report a clean np for that day. M. Rice & Co. gave their second annual banquet to their employees on Dec. 29, at the Hotel Bingham, followed by a theatre party at Keiths. The evening was a most enjoyable one. Speechmaking was eliminated, though Mr. Esehner was prevailed upon to make a few remarks. George Tiber has a splendid lot of Primulas this year, and active prepara- tions are now being made for Easter, with a general line of stock. A large and spacious potting shed was added last Fall. The Leo Niessen Co. has been receiv- ing some of the first Jonquils this season of the variety Guernsey Spurs. Wall- flowers are also a feature here. Mr. Lawrence of Atlanta, Ga., was a recent visitor calling upon the trade. H. Bayersdorfer, in commenting upon the holiday business, states it was the heaviest he has ever experienced. S. S. Skidelsky & Co. have mailed their florists' wholesale catalog and report ex- cellent orders on the Carnation; Phila- delphia,- which they are introducing. They expected to exhibit a vase of it at the Florists' Club meeting this week. A. L. Randall Company 66 E. Randolph St,'''"'L^rm^'^- CHICAGO, ILL. Write them vou read this advt. In the Exchapge Give credit where credit is H. G. BIRNING Wholesaie'Florist 1402 Pine^Street ST. LOUIS, MO.;; Leaves $1.35 perbox —Mention Eicbange WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL, Please metttion the Exchange when writing. The London Flower Shop did a splen- did Christmas business and featured a fine lot of plants and combinations. The Robt. Craig Co. is now making ready for the next big flower day — Easter. Robt. Craig, Sr., is rapidly recovering from his recent indisposition. The Joseph Heacock Co. had a ban- ner crop of Killarney Roses on for the holidays. Its Richmonds were also right on time. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Enlarges Premises The following notice, taken from The Public Ledger, Dee. 30, 1913, is an indi- cation that Philadelphia is still keeping up its reputation as a seed center, and also that Henry A. Dreer, Inc., is con- tinuing to make a healthy growth ; "Set- tlement was made last week by William F. Dreer, president of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., for the property 716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., lot 22ft. 6in. by 140tt., recently purchased by him, through John G. Williams, real estate broker, from Charles C. Harrison. The price paid for the property is not disclosed. It is assessed for the present year at $70,000, and was sold clear of encumbrances. Henry .A. Dreer, Inc., has owned and oc- cupied the adjoining property, 714 Chest- nut St., lot of the same size, for many years. It is the purpose of the Dreer firm to enlarge its present store by taking in 716 Chestnut st. The seller was repre- sented in the negotiations for the sale by Albert B. Mills, real estate broker. The sale is of particular interest as in- dicating not only the first movement of realty in the block between Seventh and Eighth sts. on Chestnut for several years, but an intention on the part of the Dreer firm to maintain and enlarge the business in the location which it has occupied so long." Extensive alterations, we also learn, are now under way, so that the two build- ings will, be connected in time for the Spring trade. These two large buildings, together with their six-story warehouse at 710 South Washington Square, will be used entirely in handling the firm's ever increasing business in seeds, bulbs and horticultural supplies; the plant end of the business being -ta,ken care of at the nurseries. Spring Grove, Riverview and Locust Farm. This increase in space in which to handle its business will be of great ad- vantage, and the plans now under way will make the Dreer store one of the best equipped in the s^ed' trade, giving ample facilities for taking care of the large number of customers that throng the store each day during the Spring months. i January 10, 1914. The Florists' Exchange lOl FOR "POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR M» YEARS Write for Catalogue ami Discounts A. H. HEWS &, CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTXJRERS LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y., Praraon Streel CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Eslablisbed I76S : help all i Chicago The Chicago Tribune for Dee. 31, in summing up the value of the different lines of Chicago's wholesale trade for the year 1913, estimates the wholesale trade in cut flowers at $2,750,000. Many of the industries show an increase for the closing year when compared with the year 1912. The estimated value of the wholesale cut flower trade does not show an increase, as the figures are the same for both the years 1912 and 1913. C. W. Johnson, of Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Co., Morgan Park, burst a blood vessel while working in the green- houses on Christmas Eve, and for a time was in a very serious condition. The latest accounts from Mr. Johnson are that he is progressing well, although consid- erably weakened from loss of blood, but hopes to be able to resume his work - again in a very short time. A. F. Longren and C. Pruuer started on Monday in the interests of the Poehl- mann Bros. Co. after spending the holi- days in the city. Mr. Pruner states that his house will be very strong on Easter plants : Lilies, Azaleas and Hydrangeas will, of course, be the leading stock. With the new addition to be built by this company this season to its already ex- tensive range of greenhouses, the space for plant growing by another year will be fully doubled. In Cyclamens, Be- gonias, and other desirable stock for the holiday trade, the amount to be grown this season will be fully three times as large as has ever been attempted in the past. The Cook County Florists' Association will hold its ne.xt regular meeting at the Tavern on W. Washington st. on Thurs- day evening, Jan. 22, at which meeting the regular nomination of ofiicers will be held for the coming year. On Friday evening, Jan. 23, the association will hold its second annual ball at Columbia Hall. All florists and their friends are invited ; tickets are $1 per couple. The Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. has been at work for several weeks in getting its new plant ready for busi- ness at 31st St. and Spaulding ave. The installation of all the machinery required for getting out greenhouse material was no small job. The office room all in the same building has been fitted up in a most convenient manner. Above the ofiice a new floor has been put in that makes an ideal room for drawing and designing. All the work in fitting up this manufactur- ing plant is now complete, and is all that could be desired from the point of util- ity and convenience. P. W. Peterson, of the J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co,, Joliet, states that the demand for rooted Carnation cuttings is stronger this season than ever before. Or- ders for January delivery show a big increase over this liionth one year ago. The propagation of Chrysanthemums is also being pushed along well, the making and putting in of the cuttings on this place being done by well trained girls who have, from long experience, attained a wonderful perfection in the art of propagating these plants. ^ The full traveling forces of the A. L. Randall Co. left the first of the year for the different territories in which they do business. Stock taking in the supply department was completed last week and showed a very much improved trade for the year over the preceding one. Several of the enthusiasts in Carna- tion culture, from this section, will at- tend the approaching convention and ex- hibition of the American Carnation So- ciety to be held at the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, O., on Jan. 28-29. Represen- tatives also of , the greenhouse construc- tion firms and all the allied trades have signified their intention of being present. The Christmas window of Horace H. Hughes, 1859 W. Van Buren st.. was very much commented on for the idea it endeavored to inculcate in all who had the privilege of seeing it. It showed the "Christmas tree from the outside" a brightly illuminated window with a Christmas tree laden with all the good things these trees usually have. In the snow on the sidewalk stood the forms of a little boy and girl as they were taking the washing home on a sled, and stopped intently in front of the window to see all of the Christmas tree that it was their privilege to look at only from the side- walk outside. Henry Blewitt of the Des Plaines Floral Co. had a merrier Christmas than any other member of the trade in this section. The stork visited his home on Christmas eve and presented him with a baby boy. Both Mrs. Blewitt and the baby are doing well. At Raske's Flower Shop, 170 W. Jack- son blvd., a card bearing the following was attached to all Azalea plants sent out during the holiday season : "I am not a camel. I need water every day, and plenty of it. You can keep me in bloom eight weeks by placing me in the bath tub and letting water run over my pot." The regular monthly meeting of the Retail Florists' Association of Chicago was held Monday evening, Jan. 5, in its meeting room at Raske's Flower Shop on Jackson blvd. Chas. Erne, of Erne & Klingel, says that he has never known Roses to he so short at this season of the year since Killarney has been grown for Winter blooming. Shortages like this used to occur when Bride and Bridesmaid were the principal varieties for Winter trade, but nothing like it has been experienced since the Killarneys have been grown as the chief Rose crop for this market. Mrs. Theo. Callus, who for some months past has been conducting a retail cut flower store at 117 S'. Dearborn ave., has sold all her stock of supplies and ice box and has also disposed of her lease of the building, and will go out of the flower trade for the present. The Chicago Flower Grow, tion had a good New Year trade and had sufficient desirable stock to fill all orders. This week it is strong on Carnations, and while Roses are scarce it has some grow- ers who are sending in liberal consign- ments daily. Peter Reinberg has been a very much talked of man recently on account of his attitude at a meeting of the board of edu- cation when he was instrumental in hav- ing Mrs. Ella Flagg Young re-elected as superintendent of schools. He announced on Monday that if any opposition to his candidacy for re-election as president of the board of education should arise, he would withdraw his name. He has twice been elected president of this board unani- mously. Weitor Bros, had sufficient stock in Roses and Carnatiions for their New Year trade, but the dark cloudy weather that has prevailed since before Christ- mas is making itself very much felt on all stock at the present time. John Risch, of Weiland & Risch, says that the Killarney Roses will come nearer bringing a good crop when sun- shine is scarce than any other Rose for Winter blooming. The present dark weather is a little too much for it When this is the case it is not any wonder that the new varieties— Russell, Milady, and Shawyer are not proving themselves to be good Winter producing stock. Samuel J., Pearce has at his new place on Higgins ,Road, as fine a lot of Lilies coming on for the Easter trade as there is in the city. He is also strong on all bulb stock, this being one of his well known specialties. He is now sending in to the retail stores some well bloomed pans of Tulips Proserpine and Mon Tresor. Martin H. Radke has continued to make 'a specialty of potted plants at the Maywood greenhouses since the partner- ship between himself and Ernest Roher has been dissolved. He has had a fine The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. MANUFACTURERS OF The Very Best Red Pots in America and Beautiful "MOSS AZTEC" POTTERY A rich bronze undertone, overlaid with verde antique, dull finish and up to the minute in dfetail. 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ORDER WHILLDIN STANDARDgPOTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Order maker— send for it. Branch: Long Island City, N. Y. Will help all around If .too mention the Exchange Syracuse Red Pots STRONG POROUS - LIGHT DURABLE Write for our catalogue and spe- cial discounts on large orders. SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where ' you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are go- ing to spend this FALL to stock >our greenhouses. nk of US. Write os. Tiy us. TrtE KELLER POTTERY CO. We Give You Quality nand first-class finish at no greater cost STANDARD flower Pots The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK, PA. s due— Men tion Exeba; 213-223 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN.PA. Write for Catalogue. Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres to i.ll.ct «r,<) ,ri effective faU. DUute witb^water 30 to M Pint, 25c.rPlnt, 40c.: Quaft. 75c.; ^IGaUon, $1.25; GaUon. $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, $9.00; 10 GaUon Can. $17.50. Directions on package. For sale by Seedamen and Florlata' Sapply Houses. If yon cannot obtain thlfi from yonr Snpply House, write as UEMOIVOIL COMPAINY.DoptJ, I 60 parts. troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Write them you read I Davidge's Special Phosphorus $2.00 per 100 lbs. A late fertiUzer for Flowers and Plants Kansas City, Mo. Though tapering off slightly after New Year, business is still excellent. Social activities are not as numerous as during the holidays, but are still in sufficient evidetnce to provide a good- sized volume of business. Stock is scarce, and most of the flo- rists are obliged to import enough flow- ers to care tor current demand. There is nothing surprising in this, however, as the weather has been severely cold, and growers are burning more coal than at any previous time during the present The old staff of officers was elected at the annual meeting of the Kansas City Florists' Club, held at the establishment of Biedermann & Son, at Thirty-fourth and Prospect sts., on Jan. 2. G. K. Parlser, of the Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., was elected president ; F. B. From- hold, of the W. L. Rock Flower Co., vice-president, and Mrs. W. L. Fowler, of T. J. Noll & Co., secretary-treasurer. Cold weather held down attendance to about thirty members. The re-election of the old staff of officers was expected in view of the fact that it had served but a couple of months during the organiza- tion of the Club. W. H. Biedermann was re-elected sergeant-of-arms. W. J. Barnes was elected to the board of trus- tees for a term of three years; R. L. 'Clements, for two years, and Edward Ellsworth for one year. One trustee will be elected at each annual meeting in the future. A seal was inspected and ap- proved by the members. It was decided further to hold meetings semi-monthly, instead of monthly or weekly. The first and third Fridays of each month will be the time of gathering. It was decided to charge out of town members double dues, or $4 annually. Membership of the Club will consist of individuals, and not of corporations or firms. All of these provisions were incorporated in the con- stitution and by-laws of the organization, which were finally approved and ordered to be sent to the printer. William Foith, of The Florists' Exchange, and several other new members were formally accepted. The total membership is now 60. .Life membership in the Club may be pur- chased for $50. M. H. Smith proposed that a banquet be held occasionally, and the exact date of the dinner will be I determined at the next meeting of the I Club. Mr. Fromhold read a communication to one of the Kansas City papers in which the writer stated that she had found worms at the base of a fern, and had found the latter thrive after re- moving the worms. Mr. Fromhold as- serted that it had been proved that worms did not affect ferns, only in such a de- gree as they tunnelled the soil. Alpha Blberfield, of the Alpha Floral Company, brought up the question of selling Smi- lax, asking how many pounds could profitably be sold for a dollar. Some of the members have been selling Smilax at the rate of six pounds for a dollar. The iClub decided that in view of the prices paid by florists and of the loss in unpacking, as well as the cost of doing business, that the members who were selling six pounds for a dollar were actually losing money. A communication from Samuel Selig- man, a well-known traveling salesman, was read. Mr. Seligman wrote _ on "Salesmanship," speaking of the qualities ■that make up the successful salesman. The feature of the meeting was a talk OB advertising by a member of the staff of a Kansas City paper. The matter of launching a co-operative advertising campaign has been discussed and the guest emphasized the possibilities of such a campaign which, he said, would open up entirely new fields, as well as create a heavier demand from those who already are using flowers. A rising vote of thanks was tendered the speaker. The next meeting of the Club, to be held on Jan. 16, will be at the establishment of Henry Kusik, on McGee st. Mrs. Adelaide R. Patrick, wife of Howard S. Patrick, president of the Rudy-Patrick Seed Co., died at the family residence at 543 Park aye. on Jan. 2. Mrs. Patrick was 50 years old. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery on Jan. 4. The Twelfth st. Flower Shop will in the future be conducted under the style of the Golmis Floral Co. Mr. Golmis recently decided that the old name was a trifle too vague to be effective in the company's advertising. The change was therefore recently . made, with good re- sults. Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOfFERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilizalion is our Specialty. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizeri, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your indioidual requirements? We are also manufacturers of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, put up in one-pound tins and five-pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. '}lce on all matters relat Write us for further Greenhouse Fertilizalion. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre BIdg., New York City Experimenlal Greenhouses CATONSVILLE, MD. B credit Is due — Mention Bxchaoge Mrs. W. L. Fowler, of T. J. Noll & Co., has resumed her duties after an ab- sence of a week by illness. Mrs. Fowler has suffered from a heavy cold. While not fully recovered, she has improved, and is able to transact business. The W. L. Rock Flower Co. is con- templating the advisability of dropping green stuff. While no definite decision has yet been reached, Mr. Rock is doubt- ful as to whether the profit on this class of business justifies a florist in carrying it. So many street vendors have sold Holly and other greens recently that the florists have suffered somewnat. Mr. Rock, however, believes that it may be necessary to carry such lines as a mat- ter of accommodation, and has withheld final decision for this reason. M. E. C. Kalamazoo, Mich. Further inquiries show that the holi- day business has been very satisfactory for the florists here. Social activities during the interval between Christmas and New Year called for quite a large amount of plants and flowers, everyone time there ia little stock carried over. New Year's business, while lively, did not create anything specially big, most of it being for remembrances in pot plants and flowers for parties. Taking it all in all the florists here consider some advance was made over last year's trade, whih is remarkable in view of the fact that business men in nearly all other lines were complaining. Prices for this week have dropped to the normal and Am. Beauty Roses can be bought from $S upward ; teas, $1 up ; Violets, 50c. per bunch ; bulb stock, 50c., and Carnations, 50c., 75c., and $1 per doz. Wholesale Am. Beauty Roses $2 to S7 per doz. ; teas, $4 to $12 ; Carnations. $3 to $5; Violets, $1; bulb stock, $3 to $4. Prospects for the next week or two look bright, and as the weather has been most favorable all the season so far. stock is in most excellent condition and the quotations will most likely remain very reasonable for the balance of the PLANTLIFE have a chance to reach the plant. PlANTUffS by dusting on i^nti. Wh dusting aboBt once a week. PUNTUttS:Sj:S3 trvely will not injore the most delicate plant; Put up in bulk for quote yoB pnces in quantity. THE PLANTLIFE COMPANY 251 East 66th St, New York GlTe credit wherecredltlfldne — MentlonBicbange FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER^ 3c.\b.SbZ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. tiZ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,tZs TOBACCO STEMS,50c.XTtiL Special Prices In Tons and Carload Lots. J. J. mmm, ''^u^st,'^'x\'r- Ploase mention the Exchange when -writing:. 04 The Florists' Exchange Anderson & Merrill, the Irondequoit Growers, also believe that the 40 -foot Iron Frame Vegetables that Lord & Burnham Build are the Best Obtainable fully regarding the 40-foot THOS, MERRILL Lord & Burnham Company J. H. ANDERSON ROCHESTER The HIGH PRESSURE FROM A STANDARD PUMP will save HALF THE EXPENSE OF WATQIING. You know how much that la DEEP mil, gas, gasoline, SUCTION LIFT and electric pumps. GLASS in gmgle and double thickness, boxes up, at wholesale prices; large stoct always on hand. Royal Glassworks "^\^^^^''- SINCE the general adoptit gutters in greenhouse tion, numerous substitutes for the Garland Iron Gutter have been placed upon the market, and so designed that they can be sold for less money. In order to head off this yellow competition, we have designed a gut- ter which is not annealed. We call this the Des Plaines, and if you want something cheap, rather than quaUty, we can quote you 40c. per foot on a gutter which is every bit as good as those which others are offering now. We will appreciate any orders. SHOWER ■-M^ SPRAYERS Milwaukee, Wis. "Better than ever before," is the report on the holiday trade, of all the local growers, wholesalers, and retailers. The supply and demand seldom have been better balanced, and there is little cause for complaint. Stock slackened up some- what for New Year, especially short Roses for corsage work. The demand for New Year was mostly corsages of every description, the Violets predominating. Orchids, Gardenias, Sweet Peas and Roses were also used, running all the way in price from $2 to $10. There were fewer Am. Beauty than usual. The quality of the long Killarney was very line, but the shorts were weak in stem and very pale in color. There are some who say Rose prices were the best for years, but others say they had to^ shade the prices of the longest grades in order to effect a clearance, by far the greater part of the orders calling for the medium priced lengths. There were plenty Car- nations of all colors, but they have not seemed to give the satisfaction as here- tofore. Many being wired and soft, did not keep well. There was an abundance of Paperwhite Narcissus and Roman Hyacinths. The Gardenias that were shipped in were not at all satisfactory ; they were brown and very much wilted, so that the demand for them was not great. The lamentations of the season arise from the growers of Sweet Peas and single Violets. The weather conditions are responsible in both cases. The Sweet Peas dropped the buds that were ex- pected to make the Christmas crop, and the unseasonably warm weather a month ago caused the local Violets to act as they ordinarily act in late Spring. It was the shortage of Sweet Peas and single Violets that caused the heavy run on double Violets, and gave us consider- ably better prices than a year ago. Holton & Hunkel say that since the Second-lland Pipe We are agents for the Skinner System of irrigation. Write for Bulletins. We carry all sizes of Pipe Iron threaded and coupled ready for c lengths, sui ' " Columns am Beams cut to lengths, Relaying rails. heating purposes. Tanks of all s 1 applicatit Perry Buxton Doane Co., 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. 1 Exchange holidays, stock has been quite scarce, especially in short Roses. The Carna- tions are coming in better and not quite so many are split. The supply is about equal to the demand, so there is nothing going to waste. They report an excellent holiday trade. Gus Rusch Co. is more than pleased with its holiday trade ; everything sold well. It has gotten out some very attrac- tive calendars this year for customers. C. C. Pollworth Co. reports holiday trade much better than last year and it cleaned up on all plants. Currie Bros.' Co. reports the Christ- mas trade as far beyond last year, but New Year's trade will sum up about the same as last. It has been very busy with funeral work since the holiday rush. On Sunday the force had to work on weddings and funeral designs. At its seed department the staff is very busy getting seed into packets for the early Spring trade. Wm. Reid, formerly with Currie Bros., now a salesman for the W. W. Barnard Co., sailed Jan. 1 for Scotland where he will visit his parents. The trip will be one of business and pleasure. He ex- pects to return some time in March. M. O. S. St. Louis, Mo. C. Young & Sons furnished the deco- ra'tions for the first Imperial ball at the St. Louis Club on Jan. 2, one of the largest social affairs of the season. The decorations were in Laurel roping. Am. Beauty Roses, Cyclamens, ferns and palms. The Scruggs-Vandervoort-Bamey store report a lot of house decorations for the holiday period. Kalisch Bros, are showing some speci- men plants in Azaleas and Cyclamens in their Delmar conservatory. The January meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club will be held Thursday at the Oddfellows' Hall. A large attend- ance is expected at this meeting. Alex. Johnson reports an exception- ally fine Christmas and New Year's tra'dc, about 15 per cent, greater than that of last year, which is a very grati- fying showing. Edgar Sanders, son of C. C. Sanders, has been seriously ill at his home in Clayton, Mo,, but is now somewliat im- Greenhouse Building Faiefield, Ia. — E. H. Montgomery is preparing to erect a new greenhouse. Leesbueg, O. — P. O. Mumma has erected a greenhouse, in which he will grow plants and cut fiowers, as well as greenhouse vegetables. Mabtin's Feeet, W. Va. — The new greenhouse of Arthur Dickson at Scotch Ridge has been completed. Mr. Dickson expects to enter the flower growing busi- ness soon. The undersigned writes : I want to make a correction to the note in your issue of Dec. 27, page 1471, headed "Greenhouse Building." It is my son, M. F. Byxbee, who has erected the green- house, and instead of So. Norwalk, Conn., his address is Harriet St., Nor- walk, Conn. P. Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass William Turner Price $5.00 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. :to 8 Duane Street, New York The Florists' Exchange 105 Order Now |46B W. Erie M. CHICAGO I DREE RS FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Brand New Style ^ TheHOSEfortheFLORIST W-inch, per ft.,15c. Reel ol 500 ft. ■" UHc. lOOO THE EXCHANGE We Pay The Freight December and January are the dull months in our business. Dull in the office and dull in the factory. We need your order now. Can do a better job on it now. Can figure for you better, too, at this time. Your order is needed to keep things going, so we have cut the price — we will pay the freight if you order before Jan. 20th. Now is your chance to get a perfect house — a Moninger house. OUR STORY If you have ever built a greenhouse and you live in the East you know tlie Story of the Eastern makers of green- houses. _ They have scared you by say- ing freight was high, that you would have trouble on account of their patents, that we were too far away, and you ■ would get a raw deal. Now, did it ever occur to you that there are many Mon- inger houses in the East, and very few Eastern made houses in the West? It is true. Our houses are built on newer lines. No old patterns used, for we have none. All our construction is our own design and it is up to the minute. Think of this next time. As for freight. We will quote you a pi ice and pay the freight. As for trouble. They can't conceive of a greenhouse job without trouble. They don't know the Moninger method. Won't you let us tell the complete story. Write for figures — they don't lie. ESTIMATES AND PLANS FREE 384 Page Book. Send 18 Cents for Postage JOHN C. MONINGER CO. - Chicago 906 BL/ICKHAWK ST. Everything for the Greenhouse WHAT WOULD A WRITTEN RECORD re your stock i are getting it unless you have THE STANDARD RECORDING THERMOMETER Present price, $20.00; fonneriy $25.00 It has made thousands of dollars for many Borists and may do as much for i/ou. Your plants must have certain, steady temperature to do their best. Use this ther- mometer and you will know whether they are getting what record under lock and key. Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 4, 1912. for your Recording Thermometer, which I bought some seven years ago, and which is a good, reliable guide today." A. M. HERR. STANDARD THERMOMETER CO. 65 Shirley Street BOSTON, MASS. I the Exchange when writing. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Rool Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. S^t&'s DILLER. CASKEY (^ KEENje^in£TbVSs. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hot-Beds, Con- Mmtorlea and aU other purposes. Get our nanra before buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS N.COWEN'S SON "iJ£^-?S^«*- Write them ron read this advt. In the Eichanie Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethreaded. thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths It will pay you ALBERT V YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., Will help all BToand If ron : Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum Giganteum 7-9-iTi .'inotncnsp ^isrtnnprpooo 7-9-in., 300 to case, $16.00 per case. < a m., dOO to case, $18.00 per case. g.g.j^ _ ^50 to case, $20.00 per case. 8-10-in., 225 to case, $20.00 per Auratum Tviagnificum 8-9-in., 130 to case, $7.00 per case. | 8-9-iii., 200 to case, $10.00 per case. Special quotations on thousand lots. , AZALBAS of the following varieties: Vervaeneana, Madam Van der Crnyssen, De Sohryveriaiia, Simon Mardner and Niobe. ,„,.. Doz. 100 14-16-m 9.00 70.00 All above subject to 3 per cent for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., gSI^AETH. 'i: _^ Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bxcbange Reports That Come Home REPORTS come home as chickens come home to roost, and usually the bad ones get there first. MILADY was disseminated by us last season, and we are credited with having put on the market everything from a lemon to a part of the Yukon Valley. Investigation proves that the fruit crop grown on MILADY has been confined to those who remembered Meteor and thought MI- LADY would stand the heat, and the results have proven the contrary. Grown at 58 degrees and kept from running to small growths, MILADY has made good. It needs room in the bench, a cool temperature and cutting to the hard wood to get proper breaks. If you have done MILADY well, you won't need this advice, but if you haven't, MILADY is a Rose it will pay you to learn to grow. AN.PlEI^SON MC, Geraniums Cannas Bedding Plants We are Headquarters, and grow the best varieties in large quantities. Our Wholesale Catalogue is being mailed. GROWERS OF PLANTS FOR THE TRADE. For list see page 73 of the Jan. 10 issue of The Exchange R.VINCENT,JR.&SONSCO., MARYIAND help ell aropnd If yon mentlop the Exchange SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 128— INDEX, PAGE 129 110 The Florists' Exchange I ^Illinois Canes I FOR YOUR LILIES, ETC. 8 ft. J7.00 per 1000. 10 to 12 ft. $13.00 per 1000 SINGLE BEGONIAS ^ Red, Rose, Orange, Salmon, White and Tel- -^ low. IH. to IM diameter, $2.25 per 100. ^ CANDYTUFT, Giant Empress i CENTAUKEA, Candidls- ALTSSUM, LitUe Gem. Dwarf SO.IO Carpet ol Snow 10 .30 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 250 seeds, 75o., 1000 $2.50. Sprengeri. 1000 seeds, 75c. BEGONIA, ErIordU. Car- Tr. pfct. Oz. Vernon. Glossy I NEW SEED CROP * !5 ^ '" * '°* ,0* 1.60 Gymnocarpa COBEA Scandens. Purple LOBELIA, Crystal Palaoe Compacta PETUNIA, Rosy Morn . . Double Fringed PYRETHRUM, Aureum STOCKS, Princess Alice VERBENA, Flowering , VINCA Rosea. Alba t WM.ELLIOn&SONS*I.TIirNewYork t Will help all around If you mentloii the Exchange PANAMA Magnificent Pale Pink. Strong Grower and Long Spike. A Seedling of America. Bulblets, $25.00 per 1000. (Pure.) Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, Ohio B U X U S BOX-BUSHES, BALL SHAPES, PYRAMIDS, round and square shapes, STANDARDS low and STANDARDS high stems, all in perfect forms. NONE BETTER! SPRING 1914 DELIVERY. ORDER NOW! Address AUGUST ROLKER. &. SONS p. o. box 752, or si Barclay St., Nbw Yorfc $Now ready for deU'hery&^ Bas) direct and save money y AU stock is guaranteed to be as represented BEGONIA Tuherous-rooted in separate colors. Single, $20.00 ^"^"""pe^ iS); do-Ele, $JO.0O per 1000. GLOXINIAS Extra ane strain. $30.00 per 1000. Gladiolus AMERICA The finest stock in the market. Mam- moth size selected, $15.00 per 1000; first siie, $10.00 per 1000. Prices on Cannas in the leadmg varieties Paiony fi. Dahlias; Roses in any variety for quick or next Spring, 1914, delivery, wUI be cheerfully given by F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay. N. Y PLANTS,BULBS and SEEDS Itisourbu^nesstohavewhatyouwant S.S.SKIDELSRYaCO. UUBeUBld^. PHILADELPHIA, PA. To The Trade CABBAGE Early Jersey Wakefield and Charleston ----- -"per 100, 75c. for 600, $1."" I lots, 86a. per 1000. LETTUCE Big Boston and Grand Rapids. 2( per 100, 76o. for 600, Jl.OO for 1000; 10,000 lota, 90o. per 1000. BEETS Special prices on^^Iarger lots. TheOld Dominion PlantCo. Dept. GLADIOLUS Fo^°c?NG America. Extra larce, 6-in. circumference, at S2.00 per 100; SIS.OO per 1000. Princepa. Extra ifirge, hrgh-crown bulbs, ^ at.S5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Subject to beinjc unsold. TlVeeber « uon. '"NgwroT/'-- SEED MERCHAN IS and GROWERS 11 help all aronnd if you mention the Exchan, JUST SPIRAEA A FEW SELECTED CLUMPS OF SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, Pure White 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 NewCroP FLOWER SEEDS NewCroP ASTER, Carlson or Invincible (l^^k^k'^N^G^'Sl^^g) No Aster has been esteemed more highly by the florist trade thaa this variety; it has good size and, by reason of excellent habit, long stems and blooms, it comes between BEGONIAS As bedding plants, the florist has come to recognize these as most satisfactory. Semperflorens, Vernon. Popular orange-crimson sort; dark leaves. .. . Pkt. Oz. Moz.Sl.25.. $0.10 $3.50 Erf ordu. Soft, delicate pink 20 rosea. Beautiful rose 10 3.50 Gracilis luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet 15 Gracilis alba. Pure white 25 Gracilis, Prima Donna. Lhnpid rose, shaded carmine toward center. . .15 SALVIA Our strains of Salvias have all been grown especially for us and have been selected from specimen blooms. BONFIRE. Undoubtedly one of the best Salvias for bedding purposes. Long, stiff spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., H oz. 75 cts., oz. $2.00. Splendens. Scarlet Sage. Beautiful, bright scarlet; grows about 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., H oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. VERBENA S. & W. Co.'s Mammoth Fancy Strain Our Mammoth Fancy Strain of Ver- benas is the best procurable. It cannot, we beheve, be excelled for freedom of bloom, si2e or color. Manunoth Fancy. Pkt. M oz. Oz. Pink $0.05 $0.50 $1.50 Defiance. Scarlet. . .05 .50 1.50 Blue OS .50 1.50 White 05 .50 1.50 Mixed 05 .40 1.25 ^mpp^Aiitef^xSi ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED Greenhouse grown, smooth, well ripened seed. All from my own stock. 1,000 seeds $3.00 per 1000. 5,000 seeds 2.75 per 1000. 10,000 seeds 2.50 per 1000. Special prices on large orders. W.H.ELLIOTT. - Brighton. MASS. lEET PEft SEED Surplus of 3,000 lbs. Nora Unwin, Gladys Unwin, Frank Dalby, Pink Spencer, King Edward Spencer and some small lots of grandiflora. Special low prices on 100 lots. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Seed Ranch LOMPOC, CAL. I help all around 1 dEEDd and BULBS W.C.Beckert I0I-I03 Federal Sireef PITTSBURGH, PA. (Nortii Skb) Sow Early'"* Seeds stocks, Asters, Vinca, Verbena Cyclamen, Cineraria, Sweet Peas Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Peppers, etc. Wriiefor 1914 IHusirated Caialogm BURNETT BROS. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St. NEW YORK will belp all around if ; ffi ifil Swastika Brand Cannas TheCONARD& JONES CO. West Grove. Pa. ifi ifi The Florists' Exchange 111 Country Life Permanent Exposition ORAPMD CBINTRAU STATION To our Patrons and Friends. — We have leased space in the above Exposition to display our line of SEEDS, BULBS, HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES and POULTRY SUPPLIES. The Exhibit is in charge of Mr. F. Le Qair, where orders or inquiries may be left and called for or delivered from our store. W. E. MARSHALL & CO., Seedsmen. | 66 W. 23d St., New York I Rpflproclty — Snw 1 the ExPhnngp XXX SEEDS _ _ ,ne for pots. Pkt. 20c. BROWALLIA, New Giant Blue. Pkt. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. " c. ds $l.io°'lo6o'sMclI 81.50; M pkt. 50c. ■ CHRISTMAS PEPPER. Very fine. 20c. COLEUS, New Hybrids, Best New Giants. Fine colors, grand. Pkt. 20c. CANDYTUFT, New Giant. Fine. Pkt. 20c. COBAEA Scandens. Blue. Pkt. 20c. COLUMBINE, New Fancy. Pkt. 20c. JERUSALEM CHERRY, Melvini. New. conical; the finest red berry plant grown. 20c. LOBELIA, Blue Ball, New Dwarf. Dark blue, finest of all Lobelias. Pkt. 20c. PANSY, Giant. Finest grown; critically selected. 6000 seeds. Sl.QO; H pkt. 50c. PETUNIA, New Star. Finest marked, choice. PETUNIA, Giant Singles Fringed. Extra PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumila. New Dwarf. Grand; finest colors. Pkt. 20c. PRIMULA Obconica, New Giants. 50c. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. Brilliant scarlet; compact. Large pkt. 20c. SNAPDRAGON, Giant White, Pink or Yellow. Separate or mixed. Pkt. 20c. SWEET WILLIAM. New fancy mixed. 20c. THUNBERGIA, Mixed. (Black-Eyed Susan.) Fine. Pkt. 20c. TORENIA FOURNIERI, New Giant. Extra fine and showy. Pkt. 200. VERBENA, New Giants. Finest grown. Mixed. or separate colors in Purple, White, Scarlet, Pink and White Eyed. Each, per pkt. 20c. CASH. Liberal Packets. Six 20-ct. pkts., Sl.OO JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa iiivrcrriiii-wiirnTrvilii is in two or three eyes each, in the following varieties, true to name. Cannas Order now, delivery may be made at any time. Having Concluded a very large ound condition, with not less than hipped by freight at owner's risk. THE The Best Bronze Canna .ING HUMBERT. In this grand Canna we have a combination of the highest type of flower with the finest bronze foliage. Its flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, will measure 6 inches m diameter, and which are produced in heavy trusses of gigantic size, are of a brilliant orange scarlet, with bright red markings, while the foliage b broad and massive and of a rich, coppery bronze with brownisb-green markings. A bold and effective variety, making a gorgeous eEFect. 5 feet. 50 cts. per doz., *3.25 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. METEOR. Continue doz.,lS8.0 The Best Red Canna Flowers fully 4 inches across, color is < blooming luxuriantly all Summer. 4 fe ) per 100, $76.00 per lOOO. The Best Pink Canna ROSEA GIGANTEA. This beautiful variety has flowers. Single petals are 2^ inches across; color J rose, almost a coral carmine. Height ZYi feet. 60 c The Best Yellow Canna GUSTAV GUMPPER. The finest yellow bedding Canna; flow of good size, are held well above the foliage, the fine trusses alwi clean looking; in habit of growth very uniform: color a rich gold yellow, a shade that has been missing heretofore and which c be seen as far as the eye will carry. 33^ to 4 feet. Sl.OOperldc $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. The Best White Canna 3}^ feet :t high. $2.75 pe 3lor it is aln lO, S25.C Red-Flowering, Green Foliage iz¥i: creamy white, and each fine gold. 4 to 5 feet. 100, $40.00 per 1000 GLADIATOR. The flow Red, Gold-Ed^ed, Spotted and Yellow Cannas is-growing variety, attaimng . , ,. ^ of glossy green fohage and vivid flowers, often measuring 7 inches across. 30 cts. per doz, $1.85 per 100. $16.00_per 1000. . BOlmER. 5 feet. Dark doz., $1.75 per 100, $15.00 ppr 1000. EAUTE POITEVINE. Zy, feet. Dark 40 cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. IlACK PRINCE. Intense, dark, velvety ' erect, 3 to 4 feet; fine dark red green leaves edged with purple. ,J.25 per 100, $20. HARLES HENDERSON. 4 fei 25 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. RIMSON REDDER. 3 feet. Intense scariet. lUK ' ' cts. per doz., S2.00 per per ioO,"$25.6ol>eV'lodb. ■ IXPRESS. Color scarlet crimson; the clusters are- I compact; foliage green. Dwarf habits. 2 to 2H f < per doz.. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. (I I'RESIDENT CLEVELAND. Fine large flowers ' " U I trusses; rich, bright orange scarlet; very showy 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 RES. McKINLEY. BriUiant crimson, with Dwarf habit, growing on' ' 1 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. - RES. MEYER. A glorio producing a gorgeous efl'ect; bronzy foliage 4 feet. doz , $2,25 per 100, $20,0C DLLAR OF FIRE. The ci 7 feet high; flowers bright crimson scarlet, borne in erect spikes like blazing torches; continuous bloomer, invaluable for center of beds, etc. 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. 'ARRYTOWN. A grand crimson variety. 3H feet. "' - 100. $20.00 per 1000. I White and Cream Shades per 1000. OUISE. 5 feet Berat, much taller, and very free flowering. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. ILLE. BERAT. 4H feet. Rose $1.76 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ENUS. 3Hfeet. One of the softest and most delicately varieties that has yet been introduced. The flowers i fair size, of a soft, rosy pink, v * ' creamy yellow, and has a bright $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas bright yellow ., changmg each petal. S18.00 per ] ADIO-FLORA. Color 3b cts. per doz., $2.00 per JEAN TfSSOT. One of the brightest^ color vermilion, with bright orange shadings. S2.00 per 100, S17.50 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 5M feet. Vermilion w per_doz., S2.25 pjer_100, S20.00 per 1000. ftfe' r dor.. $4.26 i thickly epoti per 100, $18 o carmine ro Height 3K f« OUEEN CHARLOTTE. 3H feet. golden belt around each petal, iriet, with crimson tones. 40 ct 1000. Crimson red, bordered yello doz., $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Yellow Shades FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 5 feet. Yellow, spotted < cts. per doK,, h gold border. 36 cti. -and Canna with a dis- er brilliant orange z., $2.76 per 100, 2J4 feet. 38 ct». th gold band. 60 RICHARD WALLACE. In color it is a ,lly_ large flowers, ^which foliage in upright sing canary yellow carried well above weU branched trusses. 4H feet, doz., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Orange Shades Might be called King of the G of having a e borne great plumes Orchid-shaped, witll Usee, red bl. ded petals. Height 7 feet. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 100, $18.00 per 1000. [SYLVANIA. 5 feet. Green foliage; deep orange scarlet. 30 cts. per doz., $1.86 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. MRS. KATE GRAY. 6 feet. Green foliage; orange scarlet and yellow. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas ALLEMANNIA. 4 to 5 feet. Green foliage; scarlet and yeHow. 30 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. AUSTRIA. Pure canary yellow; an Orchid-flowering type. 5 feet. 30 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. INDIANA. 3 to 4 feet high; above this the flower spikes shoot up ^ ofOrchid- RANDYWINE. A healthy, vigorous grower Makes a luxuriant growth of dark bronze foliage display of fine, large flowers. Color " fully mottled with deep crimson; two to three ^ _ narrowly edged with bright gold. Brandywine has foliai " - per doz almost as dark as Black Beauty. $25.00 perl — AVroilARL.-. -,. $2.25pCT 100, $20.00 per 1000. ■ ' Currant red ALL THE,SE CANNAS SOLD F. O. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO iYi feet. Vermilion scarlet. 35 cts. per doz., per doz., $2.25 per xked and striped with red. Single blossoms are often 7 inches across. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000. ITALIA. 4}ifeet. Green foliage. Red bordered yellow. 30 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas DR. BUDINGEN. lUf iUSAFOLl "" lofadark, GANDALE. 100, $20.00 per 1000. ING HUMBERT. For full description see above. 60 cts., per doz.. $3.25 per 100, $30.00 per lOOC EONARD VAUGHAN. 4J^ feet. Bright scarlet. $3.75 per 100, $36.00 per 1000. USAFOLIA. This is one of the finest foliaged Cannas, with enormous musa-Uke leaves, 3 by 6 feel rk green, bronze tinged color, the edges of the leaves being beautifully banded with bronze purpl. Oil CIS. per doz, $2.26 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. OBUSTA. Height 8 to 8 feet, with immense foliage. 35 cts, per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 100( HENANDOAH. A splendid, bronze-leaved variety; large, salmon flowers. 6 feet. 35 cts. p< doz., $2J6 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. largest handlers of Cannas In the world. Oar prices on Cannas wUI me— two and three and somethnes four eyes— are soui cheaper for you to buy a box of Df the most brilliant scarlets, both the the trusses being of Urge size; bronze liage. 4 feet. 50 cts. per doz., S2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. , ROBERT FUNCKE. Large flowers in heavy, dense s " color the same shade as Scarlet Sage: very bright. ■" ' ' $2.76 1 4^fe. 40 cts. per do: FURST BISMARCK. Rich scarlet crimson; of larj 820.00 per 1000. GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. Rich, deep crimson scarlet, overlaid , with maroon; very large spikes of good-sized flowers of good substance thrown well above the foliage. 3 feet. 36 cts. per doz., 82.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. GENERAL MERKEL. Scarlet, suffused with orange, base and edge of flower marbled with golden er inoo- yellow. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doi., $2.26 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. er luuu- WILLIAM SAUNDERS. A gorgeous bronze-leaved variety. The flowers are of a bright crimson cts. per scarlet, often measuring 6 inches across, of remarkable substance, and are produced in large trusses nearly a foot across. ZY, feet. 80 cts. per doz., $4.75 per 100, $46.00 per 1000. r comparison with any house in the Canna business, dormant, and are padced 250 in " »»"' T^"* ™" »»« »■ Write for special prici Our Cannas"are1iTiVto"Mm°e^tTO"and three a'nd*M sound, dormant, and are packed 250 in a box. Two can be '• cleated " together and shipped as one. One box EA 100 JO Japonlca St.OO S 00 LILY OF THE VALLEY PIS PRICES ON APPLICATION ; OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS REA;> Send a postal today for your copy *'Thm moat rmllable aeed**' 55 Barclay St., (t »> New Yi* C ANNAS Buttercup, : 1.20 Black Beauty Coronet, yellow... Chas. Henderson. Crimson Bedder. . David Harum. . . . Egandale Express, dwarf. . . Flor. Vaughan SHELLROAD GREENHOUSS, GRANGE, BALTIMORE, MD. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It in tbe Exchar: /Irs. K. Gray. remier, gold ed...25 Robusta, red, . . . Sec. Chabanne.. . Wm. Saunders West Virginia.. fSi0l( Let us quote you c wholesale prices i FIRST CLASS Vq- table and flower se

> receipt of 40 cents in postage. Tra^fc AMERICAN SPAWN C PLANT CULTURE The Florists' Exchange The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all hinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS SUTTON^S ENGLISH SEEDS SEEDS OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. SEEDS OF THE FINEST VEGETABLES. GRASS SEEDS FOR GARDEN LAWNS. GRASS SEEDS FOR TENNIS GROUNDS. GRASS SEEDS FOR GOLF COURSES AND PUTTING GREENS. SPECIAL NOTICE fFe have appointed Messrs. Winter, Son & Co., 64-66 Wall St., New York our Special Agents for the United States of America, and they will be pleased to take charge of and give prompt attention to any orders placed with them. SUTTON & SONS THE ROYAL SEED ESTABLISHMENT READING, ENGLAND The Davison Montbretias This new race is far in advance of the older types and has won many awards in London, Edinburgh, Shrewsbury, Haarlem, etc. They should be included in every seed and bulb list. The greatest advance in florists' flowers in recent years. Wholesale COMET $2.°50 $20.00 ERNEST DAVISON 75 5-00 GEORGE DAVISON. HEREWARD KING EDMUND LADY HAMILTON. . LORD NELSON NOR VIC PAGEANT PROMETHUS STAR OF THE EAST. WESTWICK *Award of Merit. Royal Hortic *A.M. 1902 50 3.25 *A.M. 1908 i.oo 7.00 *A.M. 1907 3.00 22.50 *A.M. 1907 I.oo 7.00 *A.M. 1907 5.00 37-50 *A.M. 1908 1.25 10.00 *A.M. 1909 3.00 22.50 *A.M. 1905 5.00 37-50 .F.C.C. 1912 21.00 3.00 22.50 ultural Society. OTHER VARIETIES GEORGE HENLEY. A.M. R.H.S $3-75 (Offered for the first time) GERMANIA. The Best scarlet $3-oo MESSIDOR. The best pale yellow lo.oo Descriptive list and special rates for large quantities on appli- cation. IRISES We hold one of the finest stocks of IRISES in Europe, including many unique hybrids. Descriptive list and quotations gratis on application. R. WALUCE & CO., •^^'ntiaUd'" 3VJARDIN S. LODWICK, INC. 348 Washington St., New York WholMale Importen for the trade ol BELGIAN HOTHOUSE PLANTS: Azaleas, Araucarias, Bay Trees, Palms, etc. FRENCH, HOLLAND JAPAN and other bulbs. A complete line of Nursery Stock: Boxwood, Evergreens, Roses, Stocks, etc ttaloKQet and prices free on request. Kindly submit us your list of want Will hPlp all around If yon mention g"^ 1" tk 'W\'Mg\'W T T C! We are the largest grow- f¥l j/%lillil J U J era of aU leading varieties. Ask for prices DERUYTER& HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK, HOLLAND ^ Address: 12 Broadway, New York SEED 'HOENIXROEBELENII SANDER. Bruges, Betgiuin PANSIES The Jeonings Strain 100.000 ^ Seed grown from the very finest selected plantg all large flowering in great variety of fancy color. 100 by mail 60c.; by express S3.50 per 1000' 3000 for SIO.OO. Seeds of above strain, pkg. of .5000 seeds Sl.OO; lur Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS! -TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany "~~"^^^~ (Enablislied in 1787) Grower and Eiporter an the very largest acale of aU CHOICE VCGCTABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS Carrots, Kohl-Rabi, 'HENRY°JSETTnl's''TRFuMp'HOF THE GIANT PANSIES (mlied), tie e world, $6.00 per oi.. $1.76 per )i c seeds on contract. t stocks and best quality. Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Caaea of 1000, $16.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUMS 7/9-Inch, 300 per case, $18.00 8/10-tncb, 115 per case, $20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE ®. CO.. Inc. HORTICULTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK 1 yon read tbli adrt. In tbe BxcbOBge lie The Florists' Exchange PEERLESS PINK THE NEW CARNATION THAT STANDS FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF CONSERVATIVE CARNATION GROWERS The BESTDARK PINK Carnation, because it produces more flowers in one season than most varieties do in two. If it pays to grow ordinary varieties. Peerless more than doubles your profits. No other variety can equal Peerless Pink in productiveness. 4}^ blooms per plant from Sept. I to Dec. I. The most beautiful, pleasing shade of brilliant, rosy pink. Afterglow shade ; large full flowers, nicely fringed; long, stiff stems; perfect calyx; clean and healthy. All cuttings guaranteed. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. The HERALD. Scarlet. The only variety to win first prize for three consecutive years — best 100 blooms, red or scarlet. Only variety introduced last year that was shown at the Cleveland Show. The Herald is making good everywhere. The earliest and best scarlet the year around. Rooted cut- tings, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. ATPyier, Mgr. 30 E. Randolph St.,Chicago, III. CARNATION CUniNGS^"^^—'^ Delivery COMMODORE 100 $6.00 5.00 3 00 1000 $50.00 45.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 100 NORTHPORT WHITE WONDER ENCHANTRESS ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS .... 2.50 2 50 20.00 BEACON C. W. WARD 3.00 3.00 ST. NICHOLAS .... 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Elichapge P^ ^ ^ Carnation and ^T^ ¥ T^ W^M^^ I Clirysantheniuni £ | l^ 1.000- 6.000. per 1 6,000-10,000, pel 1 11,000-60,000, per 1 1.000- 6.000, per 1 1.000- 6.000, per 1 6,000-10.000. per 1 11,000-50,000, per 1 11,000-60.000, per 1 Williams' Florist Supply House ""'^I^l'^L CARNATION wS^eEnrhanire«;- ^^™«^.a°6''o,a |ataon Beauty :::::: im 22.60 20.00 22.60 Glorlosa Rosette OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES J. H. Cushlnft, prop. P.O. Will help all arouod It yon me OUIDNICK, R.I. Anthony, R. I. atlon the Eichang. Give credit where credit Is dae — Meptlon Eichange 500,000 CARNATIONS flowering plants. You c ; that orders placed v 100 1000 .-__ . , , 13.00 (25.00 3.00 25.00 Victory. Scarlet 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 White Wonder 4.00 36.00 3.00 25.00 1 Rosette. Dark pink 4.00 36.00 rder. Orders SMITH & QANIVETT, ■= WUl help all «n>nnd If roa i Geneva, N. Y. the Erchaage We Specialize in Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Poinsettias Let us quote you on Rooted Carnation Cuttings, or two-inch Geranium plants Baur & Steinkamp Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Untual Reciprocitr — Saw It in the Bxchancs SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required. Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1908 2000 for Si.oo postpaid . L. PILLSBURY CALESBURG, ILL CARNATIONS F.DOeKfRSSONSCO. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA {Continued from page 114) noted W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d St., whose exhibit in charge of Frank J. LeCIair consists o£ seasonable bulbs, seeds, orchard, garden and poul- tiT requisites ; Wm. Moon & Co., Mor- risville, Pa., showing a variety of ever- green trees, very tastefully staged ; Wm. H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J., who is showing a handsome curved eave, model sreenhouse, and John Jay Howe, exhibit- ing a variety of rustic furniture for gar- den, lawn and piazza. The Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Bar- clay St. is now offering surplus Spiraea clumps, new crop flower seeds, and a verv large variety indeed of all requisites for t.ie poultry farm, kennel, aquarium, garden, greenhouse and orchard, and he- sides all these, a full line of the cele- brated Lehman wagon heaters. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., is shinping out Tuberoses, which this year are arriving in excellent condition. Good orders by mail and from the travel- ing force are reported. A window dis- play of seeds in packets is noted. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., are making a very fine store display of new Henderson & Co., 37 Cortlandt St., there is an interesting display of their cele- brated Mignonette Lettuce growing in cocoanut fibre in a coldframe. Their dis- play of orchard requisites also is very complete. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., is offering a very full line of all the best varieties of iCanna roots, another car- load of which he has received this week. Two more carloads of Tuberoses for ex- porting to Europe have also arrived. The filling of early seed orders is occupying much attention. GLORIA If you are looking for a good, lively, free blooming pink Carnation, you will find Gloria very profitable. Healthy, well-rooted Cut- tings. Ready in December and later. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. The MacNifi: Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey st., which is giving increased at- tention to its seed department this sea- son, and the catalog of which company, will be ready for mailing the last of this month, is making a window display of vegetable seeds this week. The beautiful new catalog of .Knight & Struck Co., Flushing, L. I., with ofiices at 1 Madison ave., describing very fully the company's Heafher-home seeds and plants, is now being mailed. Maurice Fuld, vice-president of this company, the compiler of the catalog, who has just re- turned from a business trip through New England, has been invited by the Inter- national Garden Club to speak at the resi- dence of Mrs. Albert Boardman, 53d st. and Fifth ave. on Monday afternoon, Jan. 26. The subject of his talk will be "Annuals." On Wednesday, Feb. 4, he wUl speak before the Shedowa Garden CQub at Garden City, L. I., on "Roses." The Knight & Struck Co. is extremely gratified at the amount of business it is already receiving in its new department. The first issue of "Flower Talk," edited by Maurice Fuld, appeared Jan. 15. Its coutents were : A reason for its existence ; an introduction, and history of each member of the firm ; a list of flowers which should be planted this month ; a complete treatise on sowing seeds indoors. This publication is a four page bulletin. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., has recently returned from one of the most successful business trips which he has ever taken. Sales of the Carnation En- chantress Supreme are very large, and good orders are being booked for other new and standard CarnaJtions, and for the new Begonia Florence Davenport. Mr. Irwin states that the larger part of his stock of this Begonia has already been spoken for. Philadelphia Seed Trade The past week has been a rather quiet one, as far as business is concerned in the seed district. Walter P. Stokes is spending a few days at Atlantic City convalescing from an attack of the grippe. The Johnson Seed Co. is mailing out its poultry supply catalog and expects to have its yearly manual ready for dis- tribution very shortly. The Moore Seed Co. is busUy engaged in mailing out its early seed orders to its southern trade. Additional help has been found necessary to cope with the increasing work. A visitor at the store of the Henry F. Michell Co. this week finds himself in a veritable barnyard. Chickens to right of him, chickens to left of him and roosters everywhere, and here and there one may gaze with wistful eyes upon that edible luxury, known as an egg, for the Michell's annual poultry show was held this week, and some of the finest speci- mens in that line were shown. _ Numer- ous prizes were awarded, consisting of a number of silver cups. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., is making active preparation in getting the new store ready for the Spring rush. The carpen- ters are busy breaking through the ad- joining walls in the front and rear of the stores, so as to connect the old and the new stores into one. Every floor, in- cluding the cellar, will be connected by a passage from one building to the (Continued on page US) January 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 117 Princess Da^ar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 ANVARDED At tne iviassacnusetts Horticultural Society Boston, November, 1912: SUver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, April, 1913: First tor best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carna- tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Corner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show April, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best Carnations, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute ; New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company 'tt" i them roo read thit Id the Eichange irw Carnations PORTOUA Parentage: Prosperity x 'Rpse-pink Enchantress. A satiny pink, beautiful in daylight or arti- ficial light ; positively non-splitting calyx ; flowers 3 to 3j^-inches, on wiry stems, 3 to 4 feet long; a free bloomer and splendid keeper ; of good fragrance ; vigorous habit. DEBUTANTE Parentage : Prosperity x Enchantress. A brilliant rose-pink ; fine color and form ; perfect calyx ; outside or indoors; stif?, wiry stems, 4 to 5 feet in length; very prolific; of open habit and exceptional in fragrance. Both varieties severely tested for over 3 years. Booking orders now for immediate delivery. Strong Hooted Cuttings, $12. OO per 100; $100.00 per WOO. Richard Diener & Co. MOUNTA IN VIEW, CAL. you mention the Exchange NEW CARNATION Pink Supreme It has not the size or length of stem of Matchless, but for a good, strong, healthy growing plant that makes flowers of good size continuously from Sept. until thrown out in the Spring; it is Supreme. Color: Light vshell pink. Calyx: Good, is not a splitter. Stem holds the flower erect and is of good average length. Is a good shipper and keeper. ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY. $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Absolutely nothing but clean, healthy, well-rooted cuttings sent out. J. H. Leach & Son FLORISTS NORTH EASTON, MASS. WHEN WE SAY THAT THE Philadelphia Pink is the best true Rose Pink Carnation in sight today, we simply mean that you will cut high grade blooms, and plenty of them, throughout the. Season, and that it is an ideal variety in every respect. Mr. Joseph Hill, of the E. G. Hill Co., says: "There is no question as to the productiveness of the variety, and the color is pleasing indeed. I do not have tiie least doubt but that this variety will be quite an acquisition to our list of commercial Carnations." And this from Mr. Lars Anderson: "I have seen nothing to compare with them. After my study of Philadelphia, and my test of the blooms, I can honestly say to every grower to buy Philadelphia, because it ranks ahead of White Wonder and Enchantress." Cablegram received from Mr. Wells, of Merstham, England, Dec. i6th: "Award Merit Philadelphia, Royal Horticultural Society today." But, seeing is believing. Come to Detroit and see for yourself thirty thousand plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of Philadelphia Pink will surpass your own expectations. All orders booked now are for February de- livery. Prices: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000, 2500 at $95.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky (Si Co. 121S Betz BIdg., Philadelphia, Fa. lis The Florists' Exchange rr WILL PAY YOU TO KEEP IN TOUCH WTTH THE NEW CARNATION 2^ a GORGEOUS "Vaci iat issmr ai »•'■■'""-' Qui M^ejiee tmr -T-nT-iT-irrpi or barter edL_ jl »_' _ ?-.i.cEnc STAT^. MARTIN 2. FORBES CO.. Po7Tl£.r, iA5TEEy gTA-TES. H, M: "T I S 5 .1 SON'S CO.. Ki-; PI 71? r:sH;i?. EUis.. m.=3s.. =.. Ores:- 4j ^5 — ^THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. SELF. TIED 2-O^E STil^S U^^_K-inc^ f^r-:-- C --.;.- ^j] gjj^^ ^[^J^g^ •TE _U0» TE _0D»": -H- -HIHt ' Se[f -tying (ir: . (^"-»i Li i.TEB' CONSES^S.- _LE 'ND'ANA ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEOD'JZ? BROTHER'S.. Lenw and Trey Avenue. BROOKLYN. N. Y. i— zi-T iiootei S:9€.O0 per lOOC j^^^it .1 1 -"ua'OiCT i>T«(. "Ipfr Jait- 1 lor £ TaHh "to MATCHLESS : i: t vase in Or- Hoct for Febr£tar7 Defrvery JIM III z-ar C^albj |£1 Z^'A-'V- 2iu«iii^;t* Ti^'JtL aJJ tilt KeiJt] iim«**a emr- 2t 3t luu «Bxlr yet If te aite it ini iujaieaKt uii -flis - Que^n SouT«nir d"Or BRONTE Iva RED Tfl1a TnUs[T agrsvere CKiT Ci^aofue AN.FiERS Our Novelties ON rsC .30LDES' SAS.yE5T GOUEX CLIMAX ^-« « i at CftKagH inaHC S«»-^ 10 ta aJ. Ex -! iiK i>a.r«Ky sue- ojotaMi^ GERANIUMS ;-.» «f tarn* ls«os. aaoa Sir tts »«si:K3- il;>-v>5 aims^ .aauBBS^ *"**»^*^' J^ - *" GERANIllHS PETER BROWN Geraniums GERANIUMS Bu>ers Notice it* M*it&!K GERANIUMS ERIC A. STELTR GERANiUMSlr^ RED. W. RJTCBY. Uncjst^r. Pa. Ouaker Hill Nurseries Geraniums cuX. Pine Gro%^ nciS~ GERAML.HS WANTEfl;:v,,-»i:?£S. Cafenfar R«ceiTCd GERANIUMS SiVtvtvSt -^...w .^-'..v.. JOt, «r Wfe 120 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, R.OSES. CLEMATIS, PEONIES. HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. 07 Years \Vrita for our \A/holeBale List lOOO Aores W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, Asparagus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, "^s^J Robbinsville, N.J, DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc., Trom Belgium. Begonia, Gloziiila Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood. Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, Holland. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. English Manetd, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three other brands. McHUTCHISON&CO.™^Hrsr^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonahh. WUesale Trade List for the Asling THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abington, Mass. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Bicbange Geneva, N. Y. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS. CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask tor Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland greens that will be decidedly attractive to anyone wtio is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergreens, send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 20« ACntES TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS VINES and ROSES Send for W. B. WHITTIER © CO. Price List FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Manetfi Stocks for Grafting TL^.^'eV/ ENGLISH OR FRENCH GRO>VN No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York Untnal Reciprocity — Ssti t In the Exchange V£ 'CHARDY NURSERY STOCK ^^ offered by G.W.VANGELDEREN, Boskoop, Holland V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. PERRY'S^M ACHILLEA Award of Merit, Royal Hort. Soc, 1913 Award of Merit, Glasgow Hort. Soc, 1913 Award of Merit, Nat. Hardy Plant Soc, 1913 First Class Cert. Royal Caledonian Soc..l9l3 ___A new, hardy plant of very great merit. The Garden. — Certain on the old Pearl. Nurseryman & Seedsm great improvement Felion & Son, Court Florist. — Your Achillea is the richest, whitest and choicest padding I have ever used. It is a great boon to us florists. Irwin Lynch, Esq., Botanic Gardens. Camb- ridge.— Remarkably fine Achillea; finer than References or cash required from unknown cor- respondents. Illustrated circular on demand. Perry's llardy Plant farms. '""IMr"' Otto tieinecken Horticultural Agency Whitehall Bldg. 17 Battery Place NEW YORK P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Juat Received From our Holland Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Liliinn Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Sole American Representative of: J. Heins Sons, Halstenbek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Neubert, Wandsbek (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Keilholz, Quedlinbm'^ (Germany) illgh Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (HoUand) Wholesale Bulb Grower Ampelopsis Veitchli Per 100 18-inch, well rooted stock $2.50 10 to 18-inch, weU rooted stock 2.00 California Privet 2 to 3 feet, extra fine. .$3.00 S to 4 feet, big bunches 6.00 JOS. H. BLACK, SON &C0. Highfstown, N. J. WKITE FOR PRICES Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIBAM T. JONES, ""SS. ELIZABETH, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Michelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please sendllst of wants. Catalogue on appll- Evergreens rOR ROCKERIES H, den Ouden (SiSon Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue EBBINGE&VAN GROOS Formwiy THE HORTKULTUIUL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nansry S. 4 plants m tub. 28 to 30 in. high ccfiar tub, 4 plants ' tub, 4 plants in tub, 36 to 40 in. high 3.00 tub, 4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 in. high 4.00 :ef-in 3.00 THEPECKHAMrLORALCO., vecredit where credit 1b due — Mentloa QBRAINIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS Nutt, Buchner, $12.50 per lOOOiTRlcard «nd Poltevlne, J15.00_per 1000. Strong 2)i-in. Nutt and Rlcard, «2.50 per 100: J20.00 per 1000. NEW ENGLAND SILVER PINK SNAP- P,?^*"*- „ ■"'■"= 2K-in. plants. $4.00 per lOOj $35.00 per lOOO. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Cash, please. RUDOLF NAGEL, 515 S. West End Ave.. LANCASTER. PA. Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Hicbaage NOW IS THE TIME to lav in your supply of: MARGUERITE Mrs. F. Sander, the double. lh«e Will make good 4-in. stuff for Easter. 2-in.. T.kl-9? ^' 100: SlS-00 per ) OOO. DRAavfeNA Indlvisa. Good, strong, 2-m., ALYSSUM, Giant Double. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Get our prices on Geraniums tlMK RAWIINGS, Wholesale Grower, Clean, N. Y. ■Win help all around If yon mention the Exchange bulb growers have been in Louisville re- cently calling on the florists, including the salesmen of Kuer & Sons, F. Kyn- velt & Sons, Zandbergen Brothers, de Ruyter & Hogewoning, and Hogewon- ing & Sons. As usual, the growers prefer to deal directly with the trade rather than to trust to middlemen or to corre- spondence. Louisville florists purchased rather liberally of their stocks. Mrs. M. D. Reimers reports that busi- ness is holding up well for the season. Decorations for an elaborate dinner at the Seelbach Hotel last week for the con- tracting parties to the McDonald-Avery wedding were handled by Mrs. Reimers. The Kentucky Florists' Society held its regular monthly meeting on the even- ing of January 7 at August Baumer's shop, the recently elected officers being installed. William Mann, a former flo- rist, and an honorary member of the so- ciety, was elected to supervise the floral exhibits at the next Kentucky State Fair in accordance with a suggestion received from the directors. Mr. Mann will en- deavor to secure better arrangements for the florists. The New Nanz & Neuner Co. is having good success with its stock, according to Manager D. E. Weller, pink, white and red Carnations also Narcissi being espe- cially successful, while Lilies of the Val- ley, Sweet Peas, Callas, Violets, Easter Lilies and Azaleas are coming in nicely. The company has just finished another greenhouse, 150ft. by 50ft. Two heating apparatus have already been eliminated since the reorganization of the company, by grouping the houses, but five separate boilers are still being operated. By next year the company hopes to have one cen- tral heating system for its whole range of houses. „ The Falls City Wire Works has been satisfactorily busy lately, Manager George F. Borntraeger reporting an ac- tive demand from the trade, indicating good business among the florists. The popularity of growing plants is •evidenced by the fact that Mrs. C. B. Thompson had only three Azaleas left out of a lot of lOO purchased for the holiday trade. Henry Fuchs is considering moving •further "out upon Fourth ave., probably into the next block south, between Chest- nut and Broadway. Jacob Schulz is using preserved Olean- der sprays in funeral work, some very handsome designs being made. In spite of the fact that funeral work as a whole has not been active, Mrs. C. B. Thompson has averaged two grave blan- kets a day for the past week. Business has been rather good with August R. Baumer during the past week, out of town work being especially good. Miss Emma Baumer, who is associated with her brother in the business, said re- cently that it was a good thing she could claim an interest in the firm, or Mr. Baumer would certainly have been ar- rested on a charge of violating the women's labor law. Miss Baumer worked almost continually from the Tuesday morning before Christmas until afternoon on Christmas Day. n r, n Lettuce Plants Fine, greenhouse grown, Grand Rapids Lettuce Plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. G. D. C. White Marsh, Md. Richard Vincent, Jr., of R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. of this place, met with a very hearty reception at Frederick, Md., Jan. 9, where he delivered am illustrated lecture before a splendid audience of some four hundred of the best people in •the county, tbus giving floriculture some wide publicity. A number of the florists from surrounding cities sent flowers : among others, Gude Bros. Co. of Washington, a fine lot of American Beauty and other Roses, for the decoration of the banquet hall and the auditorium ; Samuel Feast & Sons of Baltimore, Carnations ; Messrs. Henry A. Bester & Son of Hagerstown, helpeil with the decorations. Mr. Vincent also delivered a lecture m Easton, Pa., on Wednesday night of this ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong, 2J^- in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. SMILAX. Bushy, 2J^^-in., $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. CINERARIAS. Dwarf Prize. 2H-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300; 4-in., $5.00 , per 100. GERANIUMS. Best varieties, 2}4-ia., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. HARDY IVY, Double ALYSSUM, VINCAVariegata. Fine 23^-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. I J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Will help all around If you mention the Exchange A Cool Robbery The store of Philips Bros., 938 Broad St., Newark, N. J., was surreptitiously entered one day last week, in broad day- light, and the sum of $2.10 in the cash register, was stolen. A woman in a house nearby saw the thief enter by the green- house, after smashing a piece of sash large enough to allow him to enter. SHAMROCK-i 2-in. the real Irish green, S2.50 per I in. miniatures in pots, S2.50 per 100 I n I 100. I M.S.ETTER, i The Hon Write them you read this i 1 the Exchange Violets-Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, J5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J. GHINNICK, TRENTON, N.J. What about St. Valentine's Day? See Page 124 126 The Florists' Exchange Trade List Plana from 2K-In. pots, S3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Spren^erl, AMTHERICUM ylt- tatum, FICUS repens, Rose Geraniums, Tariegated Vincae. Planu from 3-ln. pota. $4.00 per 100. _ ASPARAGUS Sprenfterl, PASSION VINB, LBM ON VERBENAS, ANTHERICUM rtttatum. HYDRANGEAS. New French Varieties. Bushy plants. I doi. varietlei, »3.00. 12 vsrie- tias from 4-m. pots. $2.00 per doi. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Field-grown plants, 3 to 4 stems. J1.50 per doi.; 5 to 6 stems. $2.00 per ■fax.; 6 to 8 stems. J3.00 per doi. HYDRANGEA Otaska. Large plants for tubs, 50c. each. . „ FERNS, Boston and Scottll. 5-m. pots. $3.00 per dor.; ©-in. pots. $4.00 per doz. ^ ASPARAGUS Spreneerl. 2-m. pots, $2.00 TVY,' Hardy EnftUsb. Strang plants, 4-m. pots, $1.00 per doi. DAISIES. Whhe Paris and yeUow. 2H-ni. DAISIES, Mrs. F. lUU. 90.UU per BUONYMl . $6.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indlvlsa C. EISELE "* ffUl help aU aronnd If I, 23^-iiu pots, $4.00 Seedlings. 75c per .rlegated. 3-m.pota TWO MILLION COLEUS Rooted CuttingsIGrown in a Season Why not try us, as we only grow Coleug Cuttings, and grow them ail year round ? That's why we are the only and largest and best Coleus Specialists in the world. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED $4.00 per 1000 Verschaffeltll, Oolden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Firebrand and all other lead- ing varieties. Qood, strong, clean, well-rooted cuttings. Cash with order. C. SCHULZE^SON ( ESTABLISHBD 1«7S ) !i 26-275 Lawrence St., FLUSHING (L. .) K.V A. NAHLIK. PROP] Give credit wherecredit Is due — Mention Bxcbange GERANIUMS e, strong plants from 2K-m. pots. Nutt, per 100, S18.00 per 1000. La Favorite (Double White), S2.25 per 100. S20.00 per 1000. La Favorite 0.00 per V" HRlcard, Poltevlne, J. Viaud, S2.50 per S24.C 1000. (ENGLISH IVIES. Field grown, fine, strong and bushy. 4 to 6 feet. S6.00 per 100. S50.00 per 1000. HCANNA BULBS. King Humbert. S3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Queen Charlotte, Souv. d*A. Crozy, A. Bouvler, Egandale; true to name, $2.00 per 100, S17.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END. N. J. Will help all around If you mention the IF YOU MISSED IT- TURN BACK TO Page 124 Godfrey Callas STRONG PLANTS 3)4-inch pots, $5.00 per 100 Patten ® Company te:>a/ksbury. - - mass. Give credit wherecredit 1b due — Mention Exchange COLEUS Plumoaus. $25.00 per 1000. Sprengerl. $16.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS a. January delivery at sp A. M. HERR., Lancaster, Pa. Mntaal Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bichangre ^/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Sowing Small Seeds Timely Snggestioms To the man not acquainted with sow- ing small seeds, a few suggestions might be of benefit at this time, when we are nearing the sowing period for quite a number of plants made use of by the re- tail grower during the bedding season. Such, fine seeds as Begonias and Lobelias should never be covered with soil, no matter how finely sifted. Heavy cover- ing and sowing too thiclily causes more failures than anything else. Some of us are not satisfied unless we cover the seeds we sow, or until we have sown the contents of a packet of Lobelia seed, suf- ' ■ . a lOin. 11 seeds get your soil in the flat or pan well pressed down and thoroughly watered. That will settle the soil evenly ; on top place a finely sifted sandy layer, again pressed firmly and watered, then you are ready for sowing and just enough seeds of Begonia, for instance, as you can hold between the tip of your thumb and fore- finger is sufficient for a lOin. or 12in. seed pan. Any more is waste. If you want to get rid of more seed, make use of another pan, but don't crowd all the seed into one pan. No matter what seed you sow, keep the pans in the dark until germination is well under way, then bring to the light gradually, and you are on the road to success. Bedding Begoiuas Those who use Begonia Erfordi exten- sively as a bedder usually propagate this splendid variety through seed, and the present is a good time to sow the first batch of all the Begonias which we make use of for bedding. Begonia semper- florens Erfordi is still one of the best; it can stand the full sun or does well partly in shade. Its dense heavy growth is hardly ever affected by heavy winds ; it flowers from the time the cutting goes into the sand up to the flrst heavy frost, and if there is one reason more than an- other why more of them are not made use of for bedding or disposed of during Spring, it is the fact that too many grow- ers start sowing the seed too late. By May they offer small 2y2in. pot plants instead of strong 4in. stock, well branched and in full bloom. Such stock ought to bring 15c., and when bedded out will make a show at once, which is not pos- sible with small stock, no matter how thickly you plant it. Start to sow now ; keep the little plants moving In a tem- perature of 60 deg., they love heat and moisture as well as a rich, well drained soil, therefore add to it a good dose of sharp sand. That will do it and if you desire extra heavy stock, plant several seedlings together into a pot. Hardy Phloxes The prices Advertised In the are (or THE TRADE ONLY. Start Propagating Them Early The Phloxes are such important flo- rists' plants, and are so easily propa- gated that every retail grower should not only carry a fair assortment, but do his own propagating. This work is earned on by many in early Spring, but we find that the earlier we start the less loss we experience through damping off, and the sooner after New Tear the cuttings are put into the sand the better, for the earlier you start, the stronger the plants will be by the time you want to plant them into the field, and every one should bring a good heavy flower head the first Summer. This you cannot expect of late propagated stock. If you have field plants in a cool house let them have a Carnation bench from now on, and as soon as the little shoots are long enough to have their tops removed, do so and let enough of the soft wood remain for new shoots to come along. The first batch of rooted cuttings, if potted up and allowed to come along, will m a short time furnish more cuttings, and a great many plants can be grown on from a few field clamps if you wish to increase the stock, but get at it as soon as you can. Bedding Vincas We are not using Vincas as' extensively as we used to, years ago, for bedding, and yet when a free bloomer is wanted for formal bedding, something which will flower all through the Summer up to the time frost comes, the Vincas will do it. They are hardly ever out of flower, and when massed, make a great showing. Early sowing is required to get fair sized plants by the middle of May as it takes fully five months to do it, and sufficient heat. If ever a seed pan needs bottom heat it is the one Vinca seed is sown in. Without a warm foot, the seeds will lie for weeks and weeks before germinating; let them have 80 deg. or 90 deg. and plenty of moisture, and if the seed is all fresh you will have no trouble in getting it started. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, give them a 2in. pot, making use of a porous but rich soil, and keep them shifted. They ought to have a house of at least 60 deg. and they love moisture. If kept cool while small, they stand still and that means little, stunted stock by the time you want to plant them, and your customer will have to wait until the end of July before he gets a show. Avoid this; it costs but little more to get good strong stock, which will bring a better price. Lobelias Many growers propagate their Lobelias from stock plants lifted and potted up in Fall. By this time these plants are starting into growth and a few of them will furnish great quantities of cuttings from now on until Spring. These cut- tings will make fine plants not quite so heavy as the ones grown from seed, but will bloom earlier. The double variety, which is one of the best Lobelias to grow, can only be propagated by cuttings, and if at all taken care of and given good soil, will make heavy stock by May. Those that are rooted now can be divided later on and even the smallest piece will make a good plant. If you wish to sow seed of the single varieties this ought to be done right away. The seedlings are very slow in coming along, whether you make use of the dwarf or the trailing sorts. Lobelias cannot be called ideal Summer bloomers, but for window boxes where blue is required, we have hardly anything else which will take the place of Lobelia speciosa. It is a beautiful plant when about a foot in height and covered with flowers, and will last through a good part of July and August. After that we have to forget them. Five New Single Chrysanthemums Money makers that every florist should groTxr; Place your order now ; Spring delivery from 214-in. pots. MENSA ^ grand, pure white, large flat flower, with yellow eye. several rows of heavy petals of great substance. Fine habit. A splendid shipper and keeper. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. MISS MARY POPE A charming pmk mid- October ; large, graceful flowers borne erect on long stems ; very beautiful in sprays. Excellent habit and free. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. CHARLES KINGSLEY Rich but- tercup yel- low ; large, bold flowers of great sub- stance. Splendid habit — very free; good in every way ; one of the best yel- lows grown. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. YELLOW MENSA wis J^oveity A beautiful Begonias You have ordered your tuberous rooted Begonias and as soon as the first batch arrives you will start some. These are for extra early use, and not intended for bedding out. A part of them will come in for Easter, and the later ones will be sold as pot plants as they open. Be- gonias are favorites with so many people, and especially when you have a few of these showy, large-fiowering, tuberous rooted ones on display with their many different shades of white, yellow, pink and red. To start these tubers (or bulbs as most florists call them) into growth, bottom heat is required. Take a shallow flat, put over the bottom a layer of sandy soil about 2in. in thickness, on which place the bulbs; no space need to he al- lowed between them, for as soon as they start into growth they should he removed and potted up into SVoin. pots. Sift a little sandy soil over the bulbs — just enough to fill up the spaces between them; it is not necessary to cover them as long as you keep them shaded, and if you have not room in the propagating bench for the flats, place them on the hot water return pipes. There is no reason for losing even 1 per cent, if you just keep them fairly moist. parent. Large fiowers on stiff stems. $2.50 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. CELIA Leading Novelty. Exquisite lemon yellow ; large flowers with foliage well up to the blossoms. Stiff habit — exceedingly fine for cutting in sprays. $2.50 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. SINGLES _ .- JOc Df Jessie Wells (Tuscan red, yellow at base of florets) ; Mary Richardson (Salmon and gold) ; Mrs. Heneage (Anemone, brilliant yellow). POMPONS 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 100. Iiula (white) ; Mrs. Frank Ben, syn. Souvenir d'Or (orange and bronze) ; Magnificent (light bronze) ; Savannah (clear yellow) ; Bev. W. Hoffman (bronze- tipped yellow). Frank P, Putnam p. O. Box 12, LOWELL, MASS. Give credit wherecredit is due — Mention Exchange A TEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= 3.00 per 100. ts.oa:4«>..tiaeO) ASPARAGUS 1 DRACAENA Indlvlsil. S-in, $35.00 per 100. REXBEGONfAS. 2)j-in.. $1S.0 per 100. ALBERT WM. BOERGER, GardenviUe, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS BtlOO 1000 COLEUS. 10 varieties. ' Golden Bedder, VerscbafleltU, etc $0.50 $4.00 AGERATUM Stella Gumey 50 . 4.00 SNAPDRAGON. Giant white 1.00 i 9.00 GERANIUMS. Poltevlne, Doyle, ■ Nutt; strong, 3-in. pots 4.00 ROSE GERANIUMS. Strong, 2-;n. pot3 2.00 E.A.WALLIS&CO., Berlin, IS.J. aivpfrpdltwhprPrTpdUlimliiP — MpnHon Brrhnngp OUALITYf OFJI CIRCULATION Advertise in THE EXCHANaE whose snbsorihers are safe propo- sitions to sMp to. anuary IT, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 127 footed Cuttings PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per 100, ne Etolle d'Or, S2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow; iihite. Sl-00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 76c. - " '"" FEVERFEW, Gem. Sl.OO per 100, S9.00 per ALTERNANTHERA, P. Major, Rosea and 'ellow, S4.50 per 1000. Brilllantlssima and ewel, S5;00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Blue. 76c. per 100. GENISTA. Sl.OO per 100. j „ „ AGERATUM, White, Gurney and Pauline, Oc. per 100, 86.00 per 1000 SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. 90c. per 100. VINCA Varietota. 90e. per 100, S8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 lands. Sl.OO per 100, 9.00 per 1000. FUCHSIA. 6 sorts, 31.00 per 100. _ CUPHEA. 75c. '" ~" PRIMULAS. ObconJca, mu !.00 per 100. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, ed; Malacoides, MOONVINES. 2K-m.. 3c. „,,_,, HARDY PINKS, six varieties, small field pla ■ 3-m. pots, S2.00 per 100. YEU ___LOW DAISY. 2-1 ROSE GERANIUMS. 2-in., 82.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., 82.00 f Cash, please. iYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- Iroblums, Oncldiums, Cypripediums, stc, at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE »rchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Fresh imported. Orders taken now to ;ure early delivery ~ ■ ;, 19H, for ORCHIDSL Scmi-estabUshed CATTLEYAS ready fur fm- mediate delivery. Si.Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAUCUS, N. J. will help all aronnd if yoo mention the Biohange ORCHIDS We grow and sell Orchids exclusively. We have them in all stages of development from the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Escbajige Cattleya Mossiae andjother Venezuelan'Orchids furnished by ADOLF A. SACHSE Orchid Collector Apartado 278, in Caracas, Venezuela, S. A. will help all aronnj It yon mention the Exchiingi' ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. FALL RIVER, MASS. Tuberous Rooted 6epnia$,%loxinia$, fancy Leaved falailiiiinc ovr usual superior strain. tdldUIUIIiS. VOU CAN BUY CHEAPER BUT NOT BETTER STOCK BEGONIAS, Single in Separate Colors. Scarlet, crimson, rose, white, yellow and orange, 40c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Single in Choicest Mixture. 35c. per dozen; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, white and yellow, 60c. per dozen; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Choicest Mixture. 50c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. ^ , BEGONIAS, Frilled in Separate Colors. Scarlet, white, pink and yellow. These are with wavy and frilled petals, like some of the newer Petunias. 85c. per dozen; $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Lafayette. Brilliant let, $1.60 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Dulse Zeppelin. Pure $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. . CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. The finest collection ^ extensive stock in America. Choice Standard Variet dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per^lOOO. Choice R; rich scarlet, nd the most ^,$1.75 per re and New Varieties, $2.25 per dozen; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Recent Introductions, $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. Choicest Mixture, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS, Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in Separate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge and blue with white edge, 60c. per dozen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS, New Emperor (Hybrida Imperialis) in choicest mixed varieties, 85c. per dozen; $6.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. Frilled Tuberous Begonia Philadelphia, Pa, THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY : where credit Is due — Mention Eiicbange 100,000 Geraniums READY NOW From 2 and 2H inch pots, sand rooted, transplanted to pots, A No. 1 stock. S. A. Nntt, Poltevlne, Grant, Rlcard, Buohner, Favorite, Jean Orble, Montmort, Doyle, Viand, and about 15 other varieties, $2.40 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. HELiOTROPES, 2K-inch, white, light and dark blue. LANTANAS in 3 varieties. MARGUERITES, Mrs. Sanders, $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 2M-inch, white and yellow, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconlcas, 3}4-inch in bud and bloom, $5.26 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. CANNA BULBS and other stock in abundance. See our display ad- vertisement in the Exchange of Dec. 13th, page 1367. Correspondence Bolicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist Washington, - - NEW JERSEY Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 23^-in., bushy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 4-in., heavy, field grown, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Croweanum. 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. Heavy, 5-m., $4.50 per doz. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt. 2M-m., early struck, ready to shaft, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. . ,^. , ., „„ LANTANAS. A fine collection of varieties, 2M-ui. Pots, $4.00 per 100, $85.00 per 1000. , , . „, . . Bouganvillea Sanderiana. Grand stock for growing on, 2^m. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ^r.-^i. ENGLISH rVY. Strong, 4-in. pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, 2 to 2M «., $10.00 per 100. ,f:^^f/„„ ^■ VINCA Variegata. Fine plants in 3 by 4^in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per CANNAS. Crimson Bedder, best bright red dwarf; Richard WaUace, best clear yellow, either, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 perlOOO; two and three eye divisions. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., ^^•'J.^H^r^ SCHOLZELI FERNS 6-in. po«, heavy. 40c.; 4-in., 15c.: 2)i-in.. 5c. VINCA Variega ' " " ' ENGLISH rVY 3 ft. long, 12c, DRACAENA Indlvl ,. lOc; S-in.. 5c.; 2-i 4-in. pots, 6 to 8 shoots, shoots. 2 ft. long, 8c. 5-in., 20c. Cash with order, please. J. NA/. C. SEAL.Y LYNBROOK, L. L, NEW YORK St. Valentine's Next! See Page 124 Day BOOK of WATER GARDENING "^'.il A.T.DeLa Mare Ptg. (S. Pub. Co., 2 DauneSt., New York Asparagus 1 Plumosus. 2M-in. pots $2.00 $18.00 ALTERNANTHERAS. Rooted Cuttmgs, red and yellow 50 4.50 CANNAS. Dry bulbs. Hen- dersonand 5 other varieties. . 2.00 18.00 GERANIUMS. 2K-in. pots. S. A. Nutt and 5 other varieties 2.50 20.00 PANSY PLANTS 50 2.50 2% off for cash JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO Write them you read this advt. in tlie Eschangi-inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2-00 15 00 Polnsettias. 2}i-inch pots. 6.00 Salvia. New sorts. Rooted Cuttings . . 1.60 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. .ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety PALMS FERNS and ASPARAGUS California PRIVfT Cuttings For Quick Buyers, at Bargain Prices Write mc in regards to same and get my pnces on any size orders up to one million. frank MarraB'o.''ibLittleSilver,N.J. Glvecredltwherecredltlsdne — Mention Exchange Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small sixes Price List now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co., IncDUNSl^iLL. 1 help all aronnd If 3 Our Advertising Columm Bead for Froflt— Use for Results HATCHERI S-lncb, ««.0« per 106. SH-tDcb, 14.00 per 100. BnaUntr*. I1S.00 per 1000. •ceealunuw gzoirii aeed. K.eo per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. T. Make your New Year more prosperous See Proof, Page 124 Washington, D. C. The Washington Florists' Club hdd its regular monthly meeting on January 6, which was one of the most successful held during the present administration. It was Rose and Carnation night. There were some beautiful blooms to be seen. A vase of Mrs. Chas. Russell Rose, also one of Sunburst, long stems, one of Black Prince, exhibited by the Washington Flo- nock-Meehan Co. There was one vase of especially fine Roses shown by the Wash- ington Florists' Co., with long, stiff stems, the flowers as big as Am. Beauty, named after the president of the Jockey Club of Paris, Prince D'Arenberg, and was sent out by Pernet Ducher of Lyons to whom we are also indebted for the popular rose Sunburst, and many others. Rose Prince d'Arenberg J. Loose, president of the Wash- ington Florists' Co., on a visit to Pernet Ducher, noticed the indications of ster- 0 0000 Invested ROSES ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ «p *p

•:••:•♦' i'il'i'-l'i'-l''>'>'>i"l<'-^>'><<<<<"><''>'>'>''''''''">''^^^^ 123 Parkes Construction Co, 1 W Parshelsky Bros 1. SS'ee,H"w.. '.....« unyard, A. T., Flo- 119 Henk Dirken Floral & -- Nurs.Co., Inc 112 Henshaw & Fenrich.. . 147 Herbert & FIcishauer. 112 Hen, A. M 119-26 Hews a Co., A. H.... 153 and Park Green- Highlan .ton,G. E.. s Bros 127 HiHinger Bros dwell The Woods- HiU Co., The E. G nan Co 145 Hill Nursery Co., alifornia Florist, Thel42 The D Hitchings & Co. lorist.Tl hilds, John 1 ,W.J.. Hollywood Gardens.. . 142 Holm & Olson 142 Holton & Huntel Co . . 150 Home Correspondence School 144 Horan, E. C 149 Howard's Flower Shopl39 Howard.J.W 154 Peckham Floral Q Penn The Florist. Pennock-Meehan Perry's Hardy Plant Farms 12 Peters & Reed Pottery Co 15 Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co.. The.....' 15 Philips Bros 14 Pierce &JCo 13 Pierson.lnc, A. N 109-1 Pierson Co., F. R. . . Pierson, Magnus. . . PiUsbury. I. L Pine Grove Flo Pittsburgh Cut FIo' Stokes, Walter P 114 Stoothoff Co., H. A.. . 1,54 Storrs & Harrison Co. 127 Stumpp. Geo. M 141 Stumpp & Walter Co.. 110 Sutton &Sons 115 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 153 Thompson Carnation Co., J. D 116 iGeJderen, G.W..120 '&ns,7a! Viereck,F.C 14( Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Index to Stock Advertised Adia 119-; Altemanthe Alyssum.. 110-11-14-25-27 Ampelopsis 120 Anthericum 126 Antirrhinum 111-14- 119-23-25-26-28 Araucarias 115-22 Gloxinias 110-11-27 Hardy Perennials 120 Heliotrope 114-19- 123-27-28-46 Herbaceous Plants.... 120 Hyacinths 111-12 Hydrangeas, MISCELLANEOUS Aphine V Aphis Punk Auctions Baskets Boilers 1 Boxwood Carnation Staple Carnation Ties. . Cattle Manure. . , Chiffons Huckleberry Branchesl45 Immortelles 145 Insecticides '.154-55 L»"r=V 1« Laurel Festoomng 145 155 Laurel Wreaths . 145 115 Lemon Oil '.'.ISi 145 Leucothoc Sprays 145 -59 Lycopodium 145 -45 Machinery. ...'.'.'.'[ [157 116 Magnolia Leaves 145 116 Manure 154 154 Mistletoe '145 Nikoteen 155 Nikotiana 165 Pecky Cypress.... 156-59 P'pe 137-57-58 Pipe Fittings. . . 137-57-58 Asters 110-12-14 Azaleas.. . 109-15-20-24-46 Bay Trees 115-20 Uly Bulbs... 109-1 1-14-16 Ulies 109-11-14 Ulium Candidum J09 144^5 Directory of Rehable Retail Houses. . 138-39- 140-41-42 Envelopes 144 Lilium Giganteum. . .109- 111-14-15 Lilium Harrisii 109 UlyoftheVaUey....ll4- Thos. P. . 122 Hudson Carbon Co. . . 155 Pulvrerized Mi lark. Florist """ '" "' • ^ ' - •" <3tcroft,'j.' D.'.'.'. onard & Jones Co._. _ Fertilizer .142 Idlewild Greenhouses. 140 . 165 Igoe Bros .118 Interstate Tobaa Co.. oombs. Florist.. Irwin, R. J 136-37 Isbell, S. M. &C0....II4 Jackson & Perkins Co. 120 sSons,N 158 Jennings, E. B : lames 149 Johnson & Co., F.G...] b.. Robt 122 Johnson Seed Co 1 ^ Mrs. J. W... 139 Johnston, T. J. S Co.: unmngham, Jos. H..127 Kellei .140 Kastlng, Wm. F. Co. . 109 Putnam, Frank P 126 Quaker City Mach. Col67 Quaker Hill Nuts 119 Quidnick G'houses . . .116 Ramsburg. G. S 114 RandaU.A. L.C0....152 Randall's Flower Shopl43 Rawlings. Elmer 125 Reade&McKenna...l59 Reed & Keller 145 Reimers, M. D 140 Reinberg, Peter 152 Rentschler Floral Co.. 140 Rice Co., M 144 Riebe,\F. C 146 Ritchy. F. W 119 Robinson & Co., H. M144 Robinson Co. (Inc.), HI Waller Seed Co., L. D.. 118 The 1: '• , Wallis&Co., E.A....1 191 Walsh, Alfred E 1 -^^^ Warburton Florist.. . . 1' ISO Ward&Co., R. M...1 15* Warendorff, A..,....l Washington Florists' Co.. 1 Wax Bros 1 Weaver, Charles M...1 Weber & Co., C.S....1 Fancy Baskets. . Fancy Ferns Fertilizers Florists' Supplies Caladiums 127 California Privet. . . 120-28 California Privet Cut- tings 120-28 CaUas 126 Candytuft 110-11 Cannas 109-10-12- 113-14-26-27 Carnations 116-17- Manetu 120 Maples 120 Marguerites. ...125-27-46 Montbretias 115 Mushroom Spawn 114 Narcissus 112-14 Nasturtiums 114 Nephrolepis 122 Norway Maples 120 Welch Bros. C Wenk, Peter. . Weston, Henry. , Williams' Florist Su ply House Wflson, H. E Wilson, R. G Carnation Cuttings. .116- 119-24-25-26-27 . 110-14-25 .120-26-27 Cobaea 110-11-14 ,:- Cocos 122 116 Cold Storage Bulbs.. 109- II9 Cold Storage Lilies . . 109- - 120 , -jock 11 Oak Trees. Orchids 127-28 Ornamental Shrubs.. . 120 Ornamental Trees. . . . 120 Palms 115-22-28 Pansies..... 111-14-15-27 Peach Trees 120 Peonies 112-20 Petunias 110-11-12 Phlox. 114-23-: .111-1 167-58-69-60 Greenhouse Construc- tion... .156-57-68-59-60 Greenhouse Goods. . . 156- 157-6&;59-60 Greenhouse Material 156-57-58-59-60 Gutters 156 Handy Handle 146 Heaters. . 146-56-57-58-59 Heating Appliances. .145- 166-57-58-59 Hemlock 146 Pumps 167 Pumping Engines 157 Refrigerators 144 Ribbons 144-51 Roping 145 Ruscus 145 Sash 156-68 Scaline 155 Stakes 118-44 Supports 118-44 Thermometers 167 TUe 156 Tinfoil 145 Tobacco Dust 154 Tobacco Powder 154 Tobacco Stems 154 Toothpicks 145 Tree Tubs 153 Tubs 163 Ventilating Apparatus 156-58 Ventilators 156-58 Vermine 155 Wants 136-37 Wholesale Florists. . .146- 147-48-49-60-51-62 WildSmilai 144-46 Wreaths 145 )ay Co., W. E 142 )eamud Co., J. B. . . . 152 )eBuck, John 127 >e Graff Bros., Ltd. ..112 )eNave,r " )en Oudei Kervan Co., The Kessler, Wm King Construction Cc Kroeschell Bros. Co.. Kuebler.Wra. H.... Kuhlmann, H. H.. . . Lager & Hurrell t Co.... 116 Roehts Co., Julius. ... 128 Rolker & Sons, A. . 110-,53 Rosemont Gardens. . . 141 Rosery Flower Shop . . 139 )lener & Co., Richardll7 )ietschCo,A 156 JlUer. Caskey & Keenl56 )iIlon. J. L 146 )odd.Chas.H 156 >olansky. F.J 150 Jomer&SonsCo.. F.116 )rake Greenhouses. .141 )reer. Henry A.. Inc 114-27-E Wood Bros. Woodrow & Marketos. 149 Woodruff & Sons, S.Dl 14 Young & Co., A. L. . . 148 Young, Florist 142 Young, Geo 123 Young. John 147 Young & Nugent 141 Zangen, O. V 137 Zvolanek, A. C 110 Cut Flowe .127-: Leuly. I Uttlefiel London Flower Shop.. 141 Lord & Bumham Co. . 160 ^ujaxom (X Loawick. Ludwig Floral Co.. E. iagle Pipe Supply Co. MacNiff ' Wort.' ' 'Co.', 137 The 116 ibbmge & Van Groos. 120 Mader. Paul 124 ible, ChaS 141 Mnntrpr /fr C^^no W/ 114 idwajds Folding Box i6 Marsh „.... 1 &,ForbesColl8-41 May, L. L. & Co : McClunie, Geo. G....: McConndl. Alex Mc Cray Refrigerator For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page Ft. Madison, Ia. — J. M. Auge has re- tired from Ms florist business, wljich will hereafter be under the management of John C. Auge, under the name of J. M. Auge & Co. Sewage From Wokkingmen's Homes. — The Stafford Town Council, Eng., plans to expend about $730 for experi- mental bacteriological machinery to as- certain the best method of sewage dis- posal for the town. 144-46- 146-47-48-49-60-61-52 Cyclamen 110-11- 124-25-27-46 Daffodils 112 DahUas 112 Daisies 126-27 Decorative Stock 109- 110-11-12-13-14-16-16- 117-18-19-20-22-23-24- 125-26-27-28-46 Dish Ferns. Dracaenas.. . 125-26-27-28 Euonymus 126 Evergreens 116-20-28 Farm Seeds 112-14-15 Ferns 122-24- 125-26-28-46-52 Ferns in Flats 122 FicuS; 122 Fruit Plants.. Fruit Trees.. Fuchsias Geraniums 119-: Geranium Cuttings. . 109- 116-19-25-26-27 Gladiolus.. . . 110-11-12-15 126-27 Primulas. 111-22-24-26-27 Privet 120-28 Privet Cuttings. . . 120-28 Pteris 122 Rhododendrons 120 Roses. . . . 109-16-20-23-28 Rubber Plants 122 Salvia 110^11- 112-14-19-23-27-28 Coming Exhibitions to forthcon 126-27-28-46 Seeds 110-11-12-14 Shamrock 125 114-16 110-11- 114-26-28-46 110-14- 119-25-26-27 CMcag'O, m. — Twenty-second annual ex- hibition of the Horticultural Society of Chicago (Spring- Flower Show), March 24 to 29, 1914. For premium lists and entry blanks, address R. J. Haight, Secretary, 536 South Clark sL. Chicago, lU. Cleveland, O. — Twenty-third annual meeting and exhibition of the Ameri- can Carnation Society, at the Hotel Statler, Jan. 28 and 29, 1914. New VorS, H. T. — International Flower Show to be held under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club in the New Grand Central Palace, 46th St. & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to 28. 1914. The Amer. S. P. Soc. will have a section in this show. New Tork, N. T.— Show of the American Sweet Pei Natural History, Neqatjnee, Mich. — Frank Ashelman has opened a shop in the Traeey Bldg., 130 The Florists' Exchange A Weekly Medium of Interdiang-e for Florists, Nnr- se^men, Seedsmen and the Trade Iji General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptff and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, New Torlc. A. T. De La Mare, president and maSa^ng editor; Jas. H. Griffith, secretary; David Tou- zeau, treasurer. The address of the oflicers is the address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697, New Torli. Teleph( 3765 and 3766 Beekman. PWlaaelphla: Wm. FBINCIFAI^ BBANCH OFFICES Robert Cameron, Cambridge, Mass. )lila: Wm. H. Bneler, 4651 Lancaster ave. Bell tSlephone, Belmont 412. „ ^ ^ CUco^o: James Morton, 143 No. Wabash ave., room 307. Telephone, Central 3487. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. KeglBtered Cable Address: Florex Newyork. Aflvertislntr. — Copy should reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 Dilane Street, or P. O. Box 1697. on Tuesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertising forms go to press Wednesday. ■Zetrly SubsSrlptlon.— United States and Mexico, $1.00, Canada, 52.o5. Foreign countries m Postal union, J2.B0 Payable In advance. Remit by Draft on New York, Post Office or Express Money Order; if paid In money, please register letter. All cheques and remittances for adyerHsing^ = ''''n""t!' should be made payablt ' at its principal office, Noi-. ._ Telefframs. — Telegrams received — - ., - *, • „ noln Wednesday, containing clianges in advert smg will receive attent on for the issue of the Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having informative matter intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded ffler 5 p^m. Tuesday, and marked^ "Night Pre__ss_Me^ sage, Collect," companies at forwarded by the telegraph Index^to'The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XXXVI This index, covering a period from tlie first issue in July to the last issue in Dec, 1913, is now ready for distribution. It contains a complete reference to every item of interest which has been mentioned in these columns during the past six months. These items fill four large pages. Twenty-six numbers of this paper with its index constitute about as valuable a floricul- tural encyclopjEdia to date as we know of. No greater gratification could come to us than the knowledge that more and more of our subscribers each year were keep- ing complete files of The Florists' Exchakge. Copies of the present index will be mailed on application. Designs for EASTER Announcement Cards In the endeavor to bring out some latent talent among its readers the publishers of The Florists' Exchange wiU pay $10 on acceptance for the best design suitable for an Easter an- nouncement card executed in colors, and $5 for the best design of an Easter card in black and white. (This is the form used by retailers to draw attention to their stock of Easter flowers.) The design itself should cover an area of either 6in. in depth by 7%in. in width, or, if preferred, it can be painted to the size of Sin. in depth by lOin. in width, the idea being to reduce it for practical working purposes to fit a card 4in. m depth and Sin. in width. It should be understood that the design is not in- tended to cover the entire card as some space must be left for the necessary wording. The judges will be the editorial staff of this paper. Intending competitors should write us for free sample card showing amount of white space to be allowed. TUB competition will positively close Feb. 10. Kind Words from Readers The Florists' Exchange is grand. I am deeply in- terested in it and wish it much success. — David Rdmsey, Hempstead Gardens, L. I., N. Y. On Advertising If at all meetings of florists' clubs as much vitality and discussion were shown as at that of the New York Florists' Club, held this week, there could be no excuse for any member staying away. The proceedings are printed at length in another colunm and we think they should be read by all, for certainly a number of points were brought forward which could readily stand further elaboration and publicity. L. W. C, Tuthill's essay on advertising was a gem; we regret we were unable to report it in full but the essayist desires the privilege of repeating it at first hand before other florists' clubs, and we cannot deny him that pleasure. We trust he will be invited to speak on the same subject before all the clubs in the country for, certainly, it wiU be money in every advertiser's pocket who, listening to Mr. Tuthill, will profit by his advice. In the talks which followed some curious but not the less interesting points were made. For instance, a re- tailer, well known for his enterprise and business suc- cess, made the broad statement that advertising in the daily papers had no value for retailers. This is so thoroughly flying in the face of all that is known to the contrary that we cannot see what is to be gained by further attempt to controvert the speaker's attitude. A far more serious statement by another speaker must, however, be answered. From the report of the meeting we quote: "Wallace R. Pierson, speaking from the plant growers' side, claimed that as conditions were today, advertising in the trade papers was not a success, for the reason tliat the trade papers were not confined exclusively to the trade, as private gardeners had access to them. In that sense he thought there were no real trade papers, and there would be none until such time as the papers resolved to omit all wholesale prices from their columns. Salesmen on the road had reported to him that at every private gardener's place visited they had encountered copies of the trade papers. These gardeners refused to pay other than the quoted wholesale price, so that con- siderable harm was done by the advertising." The subject is a large one, bristling with points, and much can be said on both sides, that of the trade paper and that of the advertiser. That a private gardener can subscribe for a trade paper is an admitted fact for, under the United States laws, the right to the second class mail is held by the Government as a special privilege conferred by it on the publisher and, holding that view. Government will allow of no discrimination which, further interpreted, means that anyone paying the subscription price of a paper entered as second class mail must be accepted as a subscriber. Refusal by the publisher to discharge the obligation will lead to an immediate suspension of his second class mailing privileges — and to his ruin. It is the privilege of mailing publications as second class matter at the rate of one cent a pound which has enabled the trade press (and all others) to publish at so low a subscription price. If the rate was fixed here, as in Europe, where postage has to be paid on each in- dividual paper of from one cent up, trade papers could not be published at their present prices. That the ultimate aim of a private gardener is to get into business for himself at his very first oppor- tunity is a fact, not to be denied. That, according to his exigencies, a private gardener may tomorrow become a workman or a foreman in a commercial place; or vice versa, an employee in a commercial place may take a private position, are well known facts that happen all the time. However, that the real horticultural trade papers of this country deliberately endeavor to circulate their me- dium to the private gardener, we deny. We should much deplore the withdrawal of wholesale prices from the trade papers; we are of firm belief that it is the practice of quoting prices which has built up the wonderful business which exists today. But the real crux of the situation is this: Why should wholesalers feel called upon to sell at wholesale to those not entitled to that privilege? There is no law to com- pel them to do it, and there are but few not entitled to wholesale prices who will contest the question. Many of our daily papers and many of our trade ]iapers publish wholesale market quotations, not only in food products, but in all lines of manufacturing sup- plies, yet no outsider could set up the claim that be- cause he had seen these wholesale figures he was en- titled to buy at such quoted prices. Whatever may be the faults or the circumstances directing our trade papers we are satisfied that the great majority of men in the trade would not want to see the withdrawal of wholesale trade prices, also that if this idea was adopted there would be an instant falling off in the volume of busmess now transacted. American Carnation Society At the annual meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 2e and 29, Jos. H. Hill will read a paper on the produc- tiveness of the standard varieties of Carnations and the cost of producing blooms. A. T. Pyfer will read a paper on carrying Carnation plants for blooming purposes over more than one season. Any member who has records of blooms cut, or who has ever carried Carnation plants over more than one season, is requested to bring his records or experiei along with him, so that both subjects may be discussed thoroughly. Members will also bear in mind that the time for filing entries closes on Monday, January. 19. After that date entries may be filed by paying a charge of $2 per entry. A. F. J. Bauh, Secy. Next Week's Meetings Monday, Jan. 19. — Detroit Florists* Club. — Grand _. . Florists & Gardeners' Club. — Montreal Gardeners Club, 140 Mansfield St., at 7.45 p.m.— Providence, R. I., Florists & Gardeners Club, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. — Gardeners' & Florists' Club of Boston, Subscribers, Read Your Paper! Speaking at a dinner of the New York Trade Press Association an editor of a large automobile trade paper said, "How often do we meet members of our respec- tive industries who claim that, owing to the amount of work needing their immediate attention, they haven't the time to read the trade organ?" This editor suggests that if the men who put forward that excuse would first of all read thoroughly the paper published in their interest, they would invariably be more competent to handle the day's work. New Express Rates In Effect Feb. 1, 1914 The express companies will shortly make public tlie reductions which have been agreed to by them m con- formity with the order of the Interstate Commerce Commission. As will be seen from the table given hereunder the drop in carrying charges is of a sweeping character for all except the most distant points. NEW YORK following points: Chicago, 111. . . . St. Louis, Mo. . . Denver, Colo. . . Butte, Mont. . . Dallas, Tex. . . . San Francisco, Cal These reductions need no comment New York State Federation of Floral Clubs The meeting of the above clubs wiU be held on Wed- nesday, February 11, IQli,, at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. The following is the program: 9 a.m.. President's address, by W. F. Kasting, Buf- falo, N. Y. 9.30 a.m., "Individuality in Rose Plants," by Prof. M. A. Blake, New Brunswick, N. J. 10.15 a.m., "Some Investigational Problems in Flower Growing," by Dr. A. C. Beal, Department of Floriculture, Ithaca, ^f. Y. 11 a.m., "Some Factors in Retailing Flowers," by Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. 13 noon, luncheon, followed by business session. 3 p. m., "Edu- cational Problems in Floriculture," by Prof. E. A. White, Department of Floriculture, Ithaca, N. Y. i p.m., Inspection of greenhouses and exhibits, conducted by Prof. White. 7.30 p.m., "Multiplication of Floral Parts in the Carnation," (illustrated), by C. H. Connors, New Brunswick, N. J. The meeting of the Rochester and Buffalo Florists' Clubs will be held on Thursday, February 12, 1914, and the program there will be as follows: 8 a.m., inspection of floricultural experimental plots, conducted by Dr. Beal. 10 a.m., "Plant Breedmg Problems for the Florist," by Dr. A. W. Gilbert, Plant Breeding Department, Ithaca, N. Y. 11 a.m., "En- vironmental Factors Which Control Plant Diseases," by Dr. D. Reddick, Department of Plant Pathology, Ithaca, N. Y. 13 noon, round-table discussion, conducted by Prof. White. 2 p.m., "Soil Problems," by Prof. B. 0. Fippin, Department of Soils, Ithaca, N. Y. 3 p.m. "Ex- periments with Gladioli," by A. C. Hottes, Department of Floriculture, Ithaca, N. Y. January 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 131 New, iYork> (Florists' Club; J There was a full attendance of members at the regu- lar monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club, held in the club's rooms. Grand Opera House Build- ng, 23d St. and Eighth ave., on Monday evening, Jan. 12, to do honor to the president-elect, William H. Duckham. President W. H. Siebrecht, Sr., opened the meeting, and after the reading of the minutes, in a few well chosen words thanked the members and committees for their support during his term of office. Mr. Siebrecht then introduced the new president, Mr. Duckham, who was escorted to the chair by John Donaldson and Walter F. Sheridan. Mr. Siebrecht felicitated Mr. Duckham upon his election, wishing him success in his administration, and Mr. Duckham thanked the members for their cordial reception, pledging his best efforts uring the year, and appealing for the support and assistance of all in the good work. Patrick O'Mara, on behalf of John B. Nugent, presented Mr. Duckham with a handsome ivory gavel, which the president ac- cepted with appropriate thanks. Harry Weston, the new vice-president. Secretary John Young and Treasurer Wm. C. Rickards, Jr., ere introduced and made suitable acknowledgement. The following, elected trustees to serve two years, were also introduced and spoke: Joseph A. Manda, Charles H. Totty, Frank H. Traendly. President Duckham announced the appointment of the standing committees for the year, as follows: Legislative— F. E. Pierson, Patrick O'Mara, Walter F. Sheridan. Essay— L. W. C. Tuthill, M. C. Ebel, J. R. Lewis. Award — Joseph A. Manda, Frank H. Traendly, Robt. Simpson, John Donaldson, Charles H. Totty, Julius lloehrs, I. S. Hendrickson. Exhibition— W. E. Tricker, John Miesem, Charles Schenck, Max SchUng. House — Frank M. Duggan, Alex. J. Guttman, Geo. Mustoe. Dinner— J. B. Nugent, T. B. De Forest, Jos. Fenrich, Robt. Koehne, Geo. M. Stumpp, Andrew Scott. Outing— W. E. Marshall, L. Schmutz, Jr., Philip F. Kessler, A. E. Wheeler, Anton Schultheis, Jr., Roman J. Irwm, A. N. Henshaw, A. Rickards, Robt. Wilson, Geo. Siebrecht, Emil Schloss, A. L. MiUer. ' A. J. Guttman, for the committee on resolutions on Ithe death of the late Mrs. Fannie Warendorff, read a Itribute to her memory and the resolutions were order spread upon the minutes. Joseph A. Manda reported for the committee on lawards, summarizing its decisions during the year 1913. 1 The annual report of the treasurer showed the club's Ifmances to be in excellent condition, with a balance in ithe treasury of $5703.71. Secretary Young's report ;showed that a total of 89 new members had been elected Iduring the year, bringing the total membership well up over the 400 mark. ! The following, nominated at the December meeting, ,were elected to membership: J. C. Ryder and V. H. iRyder, Wantagh, L. I., N. Y.; Louis Hanfling, Jr., INew York; William H. Long, New York; F. W. Holden, New York. I Nominations of candidates for election at the next imeetmg were as follows : Frank J. LeClair, New York ; C. A. Ladiges, New York; Nicholas J. Pfeiffer, King- ston, N. Y.; Maurice Fuld, New York; WilUam Maver, Alpine, N. J.; Frank R. Verona, Woodcliff, N. J. Mr. O'Mara moved that the annual dinner of the club be held as usual, and a committee was appointed as noted above. Mr. O'Mara also moved that the annual outing take place, and a committee was also appointed to make arrangements therefor. Mr. Ebel moved that a transportation committee be appointed to provide means of transportation to the S. A. F. and O. H. con- vention in Boston in August. On motion of Frank H. Traendly, a committee was appointed to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Mrs. Armitage. C. B. Weathered stated that Wm. H. Maynard, a member of the club, had been mentioned for the office of Commissioner of Parks of the Bronx, and asked that the Mayor of the city be advised that it was the isense of the club that the selection of Mr. Maynard jwould be satisfactory to it and to horticulture in gen- 'eral. It was moved that Mr. Maynard's candidacy be lendorsed by the club. i J. H. Pepper moved that a transportation committee be appointed to make arrangements for the travel of members and friends who will attend the meeting of Ithe American Carnation Society in Cleveland, Jan. 28 land 29. R. T. Brown, W. R. Pierson and J. H. Pepper were appointed as a committee. On the exhibition tables were shown a fine vase of Carnation Laura Weber, grown by Chas. Weber of Lynbrook, L. I.; a well bloomed plant of Begonia Flor- ence Davenport, grown by A. M. Davenport of Water- town, Mass., and exhibited by Roman J. Irwin, New York City; a beautiful vase of Carnation Rosette, grown by Head's Bergenfleld Nurseries, Bergenfleld, N. J.; a rase of Winter-flowering Countess Spencer Sweet Peas by Henry Pye, Nyack, N. Y. R. J. Irwin was awarded a certificate of merit for Begonia Florence Davenport, and Carnation Laura Weber was given honorable men- r-f^o, tion of officers, was a paper on "Advertising, the Gaso- line of Business," read by L. W. C. TuthiU. Mr. Tut- hiU's paper was replete with valuable information re- lating to advertising from the point of view of the florists. He said that many florists stiU did their ad- \crtising by word of mouth, reaching one prospective customer at a time, whereas by the expenditure of a moderate sum they could, in one issue of a paper, talk to thousands. Much money was wasted through the lack of proper study of the subject by the advertiser, little thought being paid to make-up and subject matter of advertisements by the man who bears the expense. Said Mr. Tuthill: "It is not how much noise you make that counts, but what kind of a noise. Quality counts. Don't you think that advertising is much the same thing?" Another point was the lack of continuity shown in the advertising attempts of many, summed up in the warning that "Continuity counts." Mr. Tuthill offered for consideration the thought of what co-opera- tive advertising by the growers would result in, in stimu- lating demand. He proposed making the use of flowers a necessity, by educating the buying public up to that viewpoint. To this end he suggested an advertising campaign, the expense of which should be borne by the growers. Mr. Tuthill's paper was warmly received, and the dis- cussion thereon was led by Max Schling, who, from the retailers' point of view, believed that it was unneces- sary for florists to advertise their wares. He believed that the dealer in first-class stock, with a reputation for fine make-up work, would be sought out by the purchaser. As a rule the public patronized the florist nearest the home of the buyer, and for that reason ad- vertising would have no result. Where one customer was thoroughly satisfied with a piece of work, Mr. Schling estimated that ultimately hundreds would hear the name of the florist as the artist, and this was all and the best kind of advertising the florists could attempt. The florists' business was different from others, in that the buying of flowers only became a necessity through the habit of certain classes of people. Mr. Schling said that the business of the florist was to supply the home with beauty, and that therefore the grower of good stock had no trouble whatsoever in disposing of his goods. Wallace R. Pierson, speaking from the plant growers' side, claimed that as conditions were today, advertising in the trade papers was not a success, for the reason that the trade papers were not confined exclusively to the trade, as private gardeners had access to them. In that sense he thought there were no real trade papers, and there would be none until such time as the papers resolved to omit all wholesale prices from their columns. Salesmen on the road had reported to him that at every private gardener's place visited they had encountered copies of the trade papers. These gardeners refused to pay other than the quoted wholesale prices, so that con- siderable harm was done by the advertising. He asked whether that was not the experience of other advertisers. Patrick O'Mara, speaking on the subject, related a story of an advertising exploit of the late Peter Hen- derson many years ago, in which three times as many Moonflower plants were sold as the firm possessed. It was his opinion that where one. advertised and to what extent were points to be decided by the field to be covered. Mr. O'Mara remarked that "A really good thing will sell itself, but a really good thing with a clever advertising man behind it will outsell itself." A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr. TuthiU for his paper, and to Mr. Schling for his active part in the discussion. Prof. A. C. Beal of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., addressed the members, stating that he would spend some time visiting the Long Island growers to familiarize iiimself with their problems. He also asked that every- thing possible be done to bring influence to bear on the State government to secure the appropriation for the erection of experimental greenhouses at the University. The club then adjourned. Chicago Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held on Thursday evening, Jan. 8, at the La Salle Hotel. This proved to be one of the best meetings ever held in the history of the club. For some time be- fore the hour of opening the meeting room was filled to its fullest capacity, while other members and visitors who were unable to gain admission to the meeting room, were obliged to find resting places in the corridors and on the balconies outside the meeting room. If the club had any assurance that the future meetings would be as well attended there would be no question but that a larger room would have to be secured. The fact that it was Carnation night was no doubt the cause of such a large and enthusiastic attendance. The display made by the growers of all the new and best standard varieties of Carnations was very extensive, and added a great deal to the interest of the meeting. This display, for want of room, could not be staged in the meeting room and had to be arranged on tables afterward secured for that purpose, on the balcony out- side the room. The meeting was opened in due form, President French presiding. This being the annual meeting for the instal- lation of all officers elected at the December meeting. President French delivered his annual address (see page 154), which was well received. After the president's address, P. J. Foley was called to the chair where all the officers present who were elected at the last meeting were duly installed in their respective offices, Mr. Foley officiating in his usual happy manner. An effort was made to find out how many members of the club would attend the annual meeting of the Ameri- can Carnation Society at Cleveland on Dec. 27, as it was the desire of the meeting that all who intended to go should notify J. B. Deamud of the transportation committee, so that the proper arrangements could be made for the party to travel together. A vote of thanks was tendered to T. E. Waters for his efforts as chairman of the good of the club to have made the meetings so interesting during the past year. A letter from Peter Fisher of EUis, Mass., was read stating that he had sent SO blooms of his new Carna- tion Alice to be exhibited before the club. A letter from the Cook County Florists' Association was read regarding the recent efforts made for the amalgamation of both clubs. This letter stated that while the members of the C. C. F. A. were opposed to amalgamation at the present time, they would be glad at all times to co-operate with the C. F. C. for the pro- motion of any and all matters that could be of interest to the trade in this city. A letter from the secretary of the American Peony Society, to President French was read in acknowledgment of an invitation sent to the society by the C. F. C. to hold its next annual exhibition of Peonies in this city. A letter also from Secretary Haight of the Horticultural Society of Chicago had also been received by the A. P. S. inviting it to hold its next meeting and exhibition in this city. These invitations have been accepted. On motion of J. B. Deamud it was carried that in future all flowers that would score as high as 85 points should be awarded the club's certificate. The following new members were elected to member- ship: C. C. Taylor, LouisviDe, Ky.; A. Wilson, Mor- ton Grove; Joseph Kohl, Morton Grove; B. J. Maynard, Des Plaines; Ernest Farley, Sidney Buchbinder, M. Fink, Paul Klingsporn, John W. Walsh, EmUe ReichUng and Albert Geo. Berry, Chicago. Sam Seligman, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York, was present and entertained the club with some funny stories. Mr. King, representing the Advance Co. of Richmond, Ind., was also among the visitors present. Frank Potocka, representing the J. B. Deamud Co., who was introduced as "The Wizard of the Nile," gave a demonstration of the great powers of Pink Wonder to change white Carnations to pink in less time than it takes to tell about it. The exhibition of Carnation blooms was large for a club meeting, but the flowers in many instances arrived in such poor condition that they could not be judged. The home-grown blooms were not up to their standard of merit owing to the cloudy weathei", as there has been but one hour and ten minutes of sunshine in Chicago this year. The long distance that the exhibits of the Eastern growers had traveled was so trying to them that some of them were not staged. C. W. Johnson, of the Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Asso- ciation, was the largest exhibitor of seedlings; some eighteen different varieties were on exhibition, and all were varieties of merit, embracing all shades of color from pure white to rich dark red. One of the white seedlings was in fine form and scored 88 points by the judges. A vase of Rosette was also shown by this company, that was much admired and scored 91 points. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. had on exhibition five vases of fine Carnations. F. Dorner & Sons, Lafayette, Ind., exhibited a vase of their Yellow Prince and their new seedling Champion, the latter scoring 86 points. Two seedlings No. 138 and 251 were also shown by this house. 138, a light pink, scored 88 points; the other, 251, was received in such .poor condition that it could not be judged. The Chicago Carnation Co. exhibited its new variety Peerless Pink that scored 85 points. Schwartz of Long Island, (N. Y.) exhibited a seed- ling. No. 3, that had good flowers and stems, but there were not enough of the blooms sent to judge it with any accuracy, Wm. Pasvogel, Park Ridge, sent a vase of a new seed- ling with fine blooms and stems which was considered to be so similar to Enchantress Supreme that the judges passed it by. C. H. Frey, Lincoln, Neb., sent two vases of seedlings; one was Nebraska, a fine scarlet, that scored 85 points. The other, Mrs. C. B. Towle, reached here in such poor condition that the judges were unable to pass an opinion. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., sent 50 blooms of his new seedling Alice, but it could not be judged. Patten & Sons, Tewkesbury, Mass., sent Princess Dag- mar but it come in poor condition. 132 The Florists' Exchange Jolin Steidle, Olivette, Mo., sent a vase of a new pink seedling. No. 3, that was also in poor condition. Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, sent a vase of the new Rose Cynthia Ford, a hybrid tea of rosy pink color and fine stem and foliage which was very much admired, being the only Rose in the exhibition. The secretary was authorized to write a letter of thanks to all exhibitors and to report to them the con- dition in which their blooms were received and how they appealed to the judges. The judges were Geo. Asmus, C. W. Johnson and John Then. National Association of Gardeners Meeting of the Executive Board The first quarterly meeting for the year 1914, of the executive board of the National Association of Garden- ers was held on Thursday afternoon, January 8, at the Murray HiU Hotel, New York City. President William H. Waite called the session to order promptly at 3.15 p.m., these members being present: Thomas Logan, William Kleinheinz, John H. Dodds, James Stuart, John F. Huss, Robert Bottomley, John M. Shore, Arthur Smith and M. C. Ebel. Several important matters were brought up for con- sideration, among which was an appropriation to ad- vertise the Service Bureau properly to acquaint owners of estates and others requiring the services of gar- deners that the N. A. of G. Service Bureau is maintained solely for the purpose of providing eficient and trust- worthy gardeners, and without charge to employer or to applicant. It was voted to make the appropriation. The establishing of a closer co-operation between the N. A. of G. and the various local horticultural and gardeners* societies scattered throughout the country was favorably considered. The secretary of the associa- tion was instructed to write to the different societies interested in horticulture, to obtain the views of their members on the desirability of a closer co-operation. In response to a communication received from WiUiam F. Gude, chairman of the William R. Smith Memorial Fund Committee appointed by the S. A. F., asking that some appropriate action be taken in the matter of secur- ing funds, WilUam Kleinheinz was appointed to confer with Mr. Gude on ways and means whereby the N. A. of G. might co-operate. It was decided to enforce the by-laws providing that a member in arrears for dues for more than two years, he suspended. The secretary was instructed to drop all delinquent members from the roll, the consensus of opinion being that the interest of the association wiU be best served by having for it membership only such as are sufficiently interested to be in good standing. President Waite reappointed William Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa.; Peter Duff, Orange, N. J., and James Stuart, Mamaroneck, N. Y., to serve on the committee to judge meritorious exhibits during the year 1914. The next executive meeting will be held in Philadel- phia in April, the exact date to be named later by the president. A gardeners' reiuiion will occur in New York City dur- ing the flower show in March, which will include a bowl- ing tournament arid a dinner in the evening. After the conclusion of business, the meeting ad- journed to the dining room of the hotel, where the mem- bers present became the guests of President Waite. Ornamental Growers' Association This Association is now nine years old. Its annual meeting was held at Murray Hill Hotel, New York City, Jan. 12 to 14. Several new members were received. Its proceedings were closed to reporters. Swedish Horticultural Sodety of America A dinner was given by this society in its meeting hall, Teutonia Association Room, 3d ave.. New York City, Jan. 10. The attendance was large, and the dinner by far the best ever given by the society. Coincidentally the second birthday of the organization was celebrated, and its growth briefly but eloquently outlined by the speakers, G. F. Anderson, O. Carlsson, A. Cornell, E. Pierson and C. Larson. The event will long remain a pleasurable recollection in the minds of the participants. G. Cheistenseic, Corr. Secy. A Florist's Cold Storage In its issue of November, 1913, the journal called Cold, published at Calcium, N. Y., has an article under the above heading. This deals with the refrigerating apparatus belonging to H. L. Janzen, a Canadian florist. Lily of the Valley pips are stored at a temperature of 23 deg. to 25 deg. F. For short storage periods, a temperature of 26 deg. to 28 deg. is equally well adapted, but if the pips are to be carried for several months, the lower temperature mentioned above is best. For cut flowers, however, to hold them for a short time only, a temperature of 40 deg. to 45 deg. is suffi- ciently low, but if it is desired to hold them a week or more, a temperature of 35 deg. to 38 deg. is better. The premises are equipped with the well known Cooper Brine System. A plan and section that are given show the arrangement of the primary and secondary coils and the connections thereto. By connecting the lower part of the coil in the primary tank with the lower end of the secondary coil in the room to be cooled, and the high end of the room coil with the high end of the tank coil, a circulation of brine is produced when the primary tank is filled with ice and salt. This cir- culation is automatic, and continues as long as the sup- ply of ice and salt remains in the tank. Temperature is regulated by means of the quantity of salt used. More salt means more ice melted and a lower tempera- ture, less salt means less ice melted and a higher tem- perature. In cool weather less ice is needed to main- tain the required temperature, and in warm weather more ice is required. The system is thus simplicity itself, and after a little experience a temperature with a variation of less than one-quarter of a degree is pos- sible to be maintained in the storage room. High Honor for Buffalo Florist The postmastership of Buffalo for the next four years was settled late Monday, Jan. 12, when the nomination of William F. Kasting of Buffalo, to be postmaster was confirmed by the Senate. Mr. Kasting is to assume charge of the oflice as soon as his bond has been ap- proved, succeeding Fred Greiner, whose resignation was sent in about a year ago. Mr. Kasting's salary will be $6,000 a year. The Florists' Exchange extends its congratulations to Mr. Kasting whose new position reflects additional honor on the florists' business. New York State Forestry Association This association, which was organized at Syracuse in January, 1913, after a year of steady growth holds its second annual meeting in the State Educational Build- ing in Albany on January 22. The association was organized for the purpose of bringing together everyone in the State interested in any phase of forestry. It believes not only in the development of forestry in the Adirondacks and Catskills but aims especially to help the small owner and the farmer in the proper utiliza- tion of the great area of 7,000,000 acres of idle land now enclosed within the farms of the State. The asso- ciation stands for the proper use of the forests of the State and believes that New York has a great future as a forest State. Farmers' Week at Penn. State College During Farmers' Week, which began December 29, there were registered 975 visitors. Three of this number were large growers of Pennsylvania, namely, Joseph Heacock and son of Joseph Heacock & Co., Wyncote, Pa., and Robert Pyle, president of the Conard & Jones Co., Rose growers of West Grove, Pa. Mr. Pyle was among the most able speakers during the past week and gave many instructive and interesting talks on Roses. All three men were interested and much pleased with what the Department was endeavoring to do with its meager equipment and they will co-operate with us in making it better. The short course in floriculture started three weeks ago with an enrollment of seven men who are all located in Pennsylvania. Three of this number have had a little practical experience. This branch of study is becoming more and more popular from year to year, and it bids fair to become a valuable asset to the younger men who contemplate going into the flo- rists' business. In addition to the short course men, there are 39 regular students who are receiving instruc- tions in commercial floriculture. representing the horticultural organizations of Boston, Mass., was called upon, and in his characteristically vigorous and humorous manner, spoke of the pleasure it gave him to be once more with his friends of Tarrytown. He alluded to the great services of Frank Pierson to the township, and mentioned the beautiful and stately new building that Mr. Pierson is engaged in erecting in front of his nursery on Broadway. "If anything," said Mr. Stewart, "is done better than by the next man, it is by a florist." He warmly urged all of those present to make an endeavor to attend the S. A. F. Convention at Boston next August, where he assured them they would be well received and be accorded a warm welcome, and hp con- cluded his remarks by wishing the horticultural fra- ternity of Tarrytown the compliments of the season, and hoping they would have a prosperous New Year. Among other speakers were R. A. Tibbetts, of White Plains, who we understand is interested in the public parks, and who spoke of the noble and beautiful vocation of the gardener and florist. Frank L. Young, ex-As- semblyman, received a great ovation and did not disap- point his hearers. After a speech brimful of wit and humor, he settled down into more serious talk, and then spoke of the national character and what made for good- ness, honesty and nobility. He did not know of any body of men who did more than farmers, gardeners and florists to lead their fellow men back to things that were tried and true. The men who come in contact with the soil and nature receive an uplift, and their influence : was exerted upon the community around them for good. J. Harrison Dick, New York, on being called upon, • said that he would convey a message to the friends there I from a much farther distance than Boston, even from | Old England itself, and he appreciated the kindness and the opportunity that had been given him to do so on ! this occasion. Several local gentlemen contributed to the program of speechmaking and of vocal music, but as already men- tioned, owing to the coldness of the room, the chairman found it advisable to conclude the meeting early, which, however, was enjoyable and a success. The banquet was well and promptly served, while the tables and walls of the room were decorated with ferns, palms and Carna- tion blooms lent by Mr. Pierson. Tarrytown (N. Y.) Horticultural Society Annual Banquet Under the chairmanship of Robert R. Pattison, presi- dent of the National Bank, members of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, numbering about 50, celebrated their fifteenth annual dinner at the Florence Inn last Tuesday evening, Jan. 13. Owing to the severe cold weather, the attendance was considerably short of other years, when an average of about 70 usually met on this occasion. The dining room was also somewhat chilly, and on that account no doubt the proceedings came to a conclusion much earlier than usual, indeed by 10.15 p.m. the speeches and entertainment were finished and the membere were preparing for their various homes. Among the guests known to us were Frank R. Pierson, W. J- Stewart, Harry Neubrand, Jos. Manda, John F. Dinkel, Frank B. Millard, Frank L. Young and E. H. Winter, (representing Sutton & Sons.) The society has a membership of 200. Its life mem- bership fund" now amounts, with accumulated interest, to •SieOO, and under the society's charter the capital can- not be utilized for prizes; the money will stand by until such time as the annual interest will be sufficient, or nearly sufficient, to pay the exhibition premiums. Frank Pierson, president of the society, was the first speaker, and welcomed the friends most sincerely. The weather might be cold, but the welcome that they would find at the meeting was warm. W. J. Stewart, as Twenty-Fifth Aniuversary Congratulations I wish to congratulate you upon your splendid 35th Anniversary Number. It is a valuable souvenir. May The Florists' Exjchange continue to improve and prosper. — M. M. Michael, Dansville, N. Y. While writmg we wish to congratulate you on your splendid issue of Dec. 13 last. It must have meant a tremendous task, but the results must have been most gratifying and, after all, one does not mind hard work provided there are good results.— W. Maugee & Sons, Guernsey, C. I. It's never too late to hand a bouquet when due, and after reading the anniversary number I certainly feel that The Exchange is entitled to the heartiest con- gratulations from all florists who have the good fortune to read its pages. It is a revelation, especially to the younger generations, to read what the pioneers have done to lay the foundation of the present day flower industry. It is most encouraging to us to look into the future and realize what may be possible with persever- ance. May The Exchange prosper, and its work be appreciated for generations to come. — J. G. Backer, Mgr. Swiss Floral Co., Portland, Oregon. In handing you my renewal I do so with my best wishes for your future success and the hope that you will make as rapid strides with The Florists' Exchange in the years to come as you did in the year 1913. The value of your 25th anniversary number can be sum- marized in three or four words: It is a gem— F. J. FiLLSiORE, St. Louis, Mo. Allow me to congratulate you on your magnificent anni- versary issue. When we get a gardening paper, either for the trade, the professional, or the amateur, that can produce a similar issue we shall be somewhere near the millennium. What particularly pleased me was the sight of so many portraits of the various men who have helped to make history both in the trade generaUy, and for The Florists' Exchange. Many of the faces recall the visitors of 1912, and other years.— T. A. Weston, London, Wm. Cuthbertson, president of the Horticultural Trade Association of Great Britain, writes: "Heartiest congratulations on the magnificent num- ber in which you celebrate the 25th anniversary of the birth of The Florists' Exchange. I am certain noth- ing so fine has ever appeared in the realms of horticul- tural trade journalism. The articles on the develop- ment or evolution of horticulture during the quarter- centurv are intensely interesting and informative: they couldn't be otherwise, written by such men! Then the advertising pages are wonderful— Boddington's Cos- mos, Robert Scott's Roses, Burpee's Sweet Peas show us aU how to do it were we as well off. Dreer's page and several others are also Al. "Lang may your lum reek.' " * Scotch meaning Long may you prosper, or literally, "Long may your chimney smoke." January IT, 1911- The Florists' Exchange 133 Bermuda, Land of Enchantment ^^^^O those of us living in tVie latitude of New Pj^glW Yorl;, and who have not had the experience, I^^HB it is almost impossible to conceive that out B^^^ on the Atlantic Ocean in a south-easterly direction, and reached in less than forty-eight hours' steaming, lies an island the average mean tem- perature of which throughout the Winter is 70 deg. in October, and 60 deg. in March. There are, therefore, here conditions so entirely at variance from those which we northerners are compelled to put up with, that this favored island might seem to be the Utopia of Sir Thomas More. Add to the balmy atmosphere a flora which is almost tropical, without the accompanying tropical discomforts of muggy heat and insect pests, and the wonder grows that so comparatively few of our people recognize this haven of refuge for those who are seeking health and lecreation, or lor those who are tired in mind or body and who search for a desirable spot in which to bring about a quick recuperation. Leaving New York on a well found steamer at 11 a.m. on the Saturday, land is sighted at 7 o'clock of the Monday morning and by 9.3U the traveler is upon the island whereof we are speaking. Beautiful Bermuda, unique m every respect and entirely different in all its physical properties from any other point equally acces- sible to the port of New York. For the men whose lives are spent in the growing of plants and flowers (and I may as well include vege- tables), Bermuda affords greater interest than to the average visitor, who sees yet understands not; for flo- rists, seedsmen and nurserymen appreciate through their practical experience much more keenly the radical op- posites ot plant growth to be noted there. Landscape gardening is an unknown quantity, yet the home grounds are rich in a prodigal surrounding of liopical and semi-tropical growth which, without ap- p ircnt direction or lending hand, embowers the road- sides and buildings with lavish beauty. Just whether this hit or miss effect of Flora's bounties would be im- proved through a careful, systematic planting the writer will not attempt to pass opinion on, being content to enjoy things as they are and to leave formal plantings to less favored spots. There is not much arable land in Bermuda, so what there is of it commands a good price. Even that which is covered by but two or three inches of soil has value At any point you may select for a dwelling, your buildmg stone is right there, all the houses having walls which are fashioned from symmetrically sawed out blocks of the coral formation on which the island was raised Even the roof tiles are cut out of this material, bemg sawn to the thickness of from one to one and one halt inches. The operation of sawing seems easy; two men, one at each end of a long buck saw, cutting through this stone (?) with apparent ease. The stones are joined with cement, and then the whole structure is whitewashed. The roofs have to be kept scrupulously clean, as the rainfall caught on them must furnish all the water for drinking, culinary and washing purposes. Hence every building on the island is a glistening white, relieved by the universally green window blinds. The island is attractive in its every part; the natural scenery unusually so. These things the plantsmen will enjoy, just as much as any other visitor, to all of whom this of itself means much. But ere many days he will want to look at things which bear a natural relation to his own work. Two of these places the writer had an opportunity to enjoy, the first was Sunny- lands, where Theodore Outerbridge has his home and his gardens; the second was the Public Garden at Hamilton, now in charge of a progressive gentleman, E. J. Wortley, director of agriculture for the Bermudas. Sunnylands is a Mecca for all visitors; the grounds cover twenty acres, a big arable area in one spot, as it were, practically all under culture, but much of it had to have the top soil added in order to bring it into its present shape. The guide books tell us that the soil in Bermuda varies from two to twelve inches in depth, the latter depths being found in pockets. This is not entirely the truth, as here and there soil can be found many feet in depth. The writer is of belief that the rock (coral) formation could be easily rendered of account for growing purposes if it were pulverized, and this operation would not be a difBcult one as the ma- terial .seems very soft when first exposed to the air. Flcus pandurata To Sunnylands, then, all visitors repair, for here can be seen growing in luxuriance types of all the trees, shrubs, etc., which are either native to the island or which may have originated elsewhere. Here are a few of the plants noted: Ficus elastica, planted in 1893, with a spread of 7Sft., and 45ft. to 50ft. taU. A Ficus pandurata was 20ft. high and 18ft. across, beautifully furnished with leaves and shapely; it was, I believe, bought as a little plant from the Craigs of Philadelphia, in May, 19101 From a Pandanus utilis, 30ft. high and 20ft. spread, Mr. Outerbridge takes five bushels of seeds annually. Crotons, riotous as to coloring, thrive, and plants Bft. to 10ft. high and 4ft. to 5ft. wide, are not uncommon. At Sunnylands was seen one plant dis- tinctively yellow. In Hamilton, one day, a stranger gave Mr. Outer- bridge two seeds "which," said he, "I think you will find have a value." One seed perished, the other lived and throve and, at time of my visit, its vines had taken possession of fences, tree branches and whatever else it could cling to, covering many square yards. It proved to be an edible gourd, having a nutty flavor. To develop ; in flower; palms as To those who love the beautiful scene than this? 134 The Florists' Exchange ated, overlooking the sea, and many hours can be profit- ably spent in these delightful and entertaining gardens. Theodore Outerbridge is well known to many in the trade here. His brother, E. W., who is associated with him, is also well known to many of our growers. From Sunnylands every year come many fine plants to em- bellish American gardens. Two wonderfully pleasing subjects, among numerous others which will have to go unmentioned in this article, are the Bougainvilleas, luxuriant flower hearers here, and as each vine comes into bloom according to the time it was planted, some may be seen in full luxuriance just about every week in the year. The other is the Oleander, forming hedges 15ft. to 30ft. high which bloom throughout all the year but most luxuriantly in the Spring and Summer months. To see the Oleander at its best is worth all the trip to Bermuda. I brought to New York a fruit of Monstera dehciosa, known locally as Honey fruit, John the Baptist tree (Tornelia). Tested after it had ripened, it was of a meltmg sweetness, without any strongly defined flavor Acaljpha is a common hedge plant, often reaching 20ft in height Locally it is called "Match me if you can," no two leaves being ahke Lantanas are weeds Hibiscus IS another hedge plant commonly met with When in flower it is gorgeous A double form, a won- derful flower, with the most waxy of leaves, is also fre- (luonth seen It flowered when quite small, I was in- t nil d ind it struck me th it it would make a salable from Amaryllis Empress of India See Text from Its embrjo to its full size, three feet in length, requires but one week' People in town weie paying 8c a pound for this vegetable' and they are quite i weight The local names are Money Gourd and Kafiii Gourd That fine old cactus, the Euphorbia candelabra, is per- fectly at home here, you see plenty of it 15ft to 18tt high, and 8ft. to 9tt across Nor does it look out ot place Musa Cavendishii is grown by everybody, as it furrashes a small but extiemely dehcious Banana, and these sell well locally Fine samples of tlie Royal Poin ciana (Poinciana regia) may be seen at bunnylands and elsewhere, to admire its graceful fernlike fohage and symmetry fully, the observer should be able to look down upon it, as its beauty is in its spreading flat top It IS in C\cas revoluta (Sago Palm) that Sunn; lands is particularly stiong I know of no one place where so many fine plants are to be seen as here, there are prob- ably 1000 magnificent specimen plants on the grounds and 9000 smaller ones! The color of their foliage is superb; a wonderful, glistening dark green. Our pic- ture (a snapshot) will give a faint idea of what they look like bordering a walk. Our parks and private places here could be enriched in Summer with collections of these attractive plants at no great expense. For ex- port they are lifted into tubs and in three or four months thereafter they can be safely shipped any dis- tance. Aspidistras do famously; cuttings are rooted in the shade and soon make established plants. Mr. Outerbridge specializes in AmarylUs, among other bulbs. He has a seedling from Empress of India which is distinguished by its wider petals, large flowers to seven inches across, colors ranging from dark red with green throat, red with white markings, rich pink, to white with red markings. It is entirely distinct from A. Johnsonii. We illustrate it in this article. And what about the famous Harrisii (Bermuda) Lilies? From Sunnylands only the 9x11 and 7x9 sizes are now sold, all other sizes being held for replanting. Island growers questioned the writer as to the decreased demand in the United States for this bulb which but a few years ago was the leader with us, and which, for that matter, is still considerably grown. When the disease got the better of the Bermuda grown bulbs, some years ago, American importers naturally turned to other sources of supply until now the introduc- tion of healthier bulbs, such as the L. Formosum, longi- florum, giganteum and multiflorum, has done much toward lessening the demand for the Bermuda product. They are still grown largely in the United States, how- ever, by private gardeners and amateurs for they arrive earlier, can be planted earlier and force more readily than other white Lilies. If the Burmuda growers would produce good stock as of old there would undoubtedly be a demand for the bulbs as they have so many good points to recommend them. Among other specialties grown at Sunnylands I noted Hymenocallis calathina, also called Ismene Calathina, Crinum giganteum (clear white) and C. Asiaticum (pink). Giant bulbs of the Bermuda Oxalis. Freesias are grown heavily and do well. Scores of other plants are grown, some for commercial purposes, others for the tourist trade, which is quite an item. A seed store is also maintained. The grounds are beautifully situ- PhotobyN E Lasher "Original Clump of Harrisii Lilies The Bermuda Lily was first drawn to the attention of the through this photogragh wh in the garden of Harley Tr ows a plant (probably f flowers Much commercial : this famous Lily plant for indoors; it would also be a desirable ornament in the home grounds here North. Naturally, it would have to be grown and set out in tubs, as it is not at all hardy. The variety is known to some of our older florists. The Japanese Hibiscus does well; its peculiarly divided flowers forming quite a contrast to the other sorts. The Century plant (Agave Americana) blooms in Bermuda in six to seven years. The Rose season is from February to June, although they can be found in flower nearly every month throughout the year. Thos. J. Wadson (Kt.) is the leading seedsman on the island and has a well equipped store on the quay. He is thoroughly up-to-date in his business methods and is always pleased to meet friends from our side. Mar- anta arundinacea, which furnishes the arrowroot of com- merce, is quite largely grown on the island; practically all the export is to Great Britain. Here we think of it only as a food for invalids, but it is a delicious substi- tute toi a breakfast cereal, and makes famous pudding. The Cocoanut bearing pahn, Cosos nucifera grows here, but does not fruit, as there is not sufficient deptli of soil Bamboos are plentiful and free growers. At the east end of the island is St. George's, an an- cient town, with curious streets and byways; it also has a small pubUc garden which is well kept up. A Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) seen there, was said to be 210 years old; it was 50ft. high. An interesting tree seen at this place was the Hura crepitans (Sand Box Tree; Monkey Puzzle). Clever sailors get more than they bargain for when they try to shin it. Aracuaria excelsa makes an imposing tree and it, with the great specimen Ficus elastica, noted here and there, form startling contrasts to the diminutive plants we cherish m our greenhouses. The Bermuda Cedars, with which the island is still thickly studded, are worthy of mention, although the biggest trees have been cut away. They form a curious contrast to the more tropical vege- tation, and serve to good purpose as counterfoils to - these. I am told that this species of Cedar is not to be found anywhere out of the island. Bermuda Department of Agriculture L'nder the able and energetic management of E. J. A\'ortley who, less than a year ago, was appointed direc- tor nf 'the Bermuda Department of Agriculture, com- ing to his new charge from the Island of Jamaica, it looks as though there is going to be a thoroughly systematic test in the endeavor to learn not only what are the most profitable vegetable crops to grow there, but further, which are the best seeds to be availed of to produce the highest results. At the time of my visit Mr. W. had numerous trials of Potatoes under way, using from the whole Potato down to halves and smaller pieces, and was testing many different fertilizers. Potatoes are a valuable staple, and three crops a year can be pro- duced. The varieties grown are Triumph for early; Garnet for late. Some 300 vegetable tests were ar- ranged and it was with much pleasure that I noted on the seed packets name after name of American seedsmen. Tomatoes and String Beans can be grovm all the year The Papaws are an interesting study. The male tree bears flowers singly, each raceme pendent by itself, while on the female tree the flowers are borne in clusters, though sometimes the trees are polygamous (they bear hoth kinds of flowers.) The Grapefruit grown on the islands is of small size but of good flavor, slightly acid to the palate but very juicy- The native Oxalis is a curse; it costs $10 a rod to eradicate it. For allthat it has been sold in the United States as O. Bowei. Practically every fruit grown in the tropics can be raised here; and Peaches and Oranges can be seen in fruit at the same time. Much havoc has resulted from the ravages of the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, but laws have been passed dealing with this pest and Mr. W. appears sanguine that it can be stamped out. D. I wish to congratulate you very heartily upon the anniversary number, which I have just seen. Can only say I think you have done mightily. I would like to have a copy of my very own. — Harry A. Bar- nard, London, Eng. Januarj' 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 135 New Bedford (Mass.) Hort Society ford Hoi its room Monday, indicated Elberon (N.J.) Hort. Society The Elberon Horticultural Society held its regular monthly meeting January 5 with a large attendance present. It was decided to hold a Chrysanthemum show in Asbury "Park, New Jersey, in the Autumn for which an exhibition commit- tee was appointed. It was also agreed to hold Carnation Night on Monday, Feb- ruary 2, and all those desiring to exhibit new varieties can do so by sending them to William Bryan, Florist, Elberon. N. J., who will see that they are prop- erly staged. They may be sent by mail. United States Express, or Adams' Ex- press, as most convenient. A prize will be offered for the best vase of twelve, also cultural certificates. The newer va- rieties will also be passed upon by the judges. Our president gave a very in- held and 1. Standard Building on 19-14, President Bar- ing interest in the so- !d by a large increase The treasurer's report n that department in that the society had 3uring the year. and had contributed largely to tne nt. The following d: President, Davit ofll- -president, ber; treasurer, Walter A. Luce. Execu- tive committee: William Keith, chair- man; James Garthly, Arthur E. Griflln of Marion; Frank G. Barrows, Frank G. Tripp, Edward E. Shaw and L. J. Hathaway, Jr. Miss Sarah B. Fay of Woods Hole was voted .a life member- ship. Miss Pay has ^been an activ „ — of the Ro__ . years, and rendered valuable encouraging Itogether this meeting has been one of the best the society has held for a long time. WILLIAM BRYAN. Bernardsville (N. J.) Hort. Society called, all the officers . _ places. The officers elected at the pre- vious meeting, for 1914, were: Presi- dent, J. F. Anderson; vice-president. Jas. Currie; secretary, J. H. Rainsbury; W. A. Morse; corresponding W. G. Carter, were elected to active membership. An executive committee was appointed for the Summer show and arranged to pre- pare the schedule at the earliest pos- sible date. After a lively discussion, the members decided that the society should hold an "open night," the mem- bers to bring their wives, families and friends. A committee was appointed to make all necessary arrangements. The president proposed that the so- ciety should hold an exhibition every meeting day by way of encouraging at- tendance at the meeting, and to stimu- late competition among the members. The maximum points to be 100, the competition to run for one year. The judges will be appointed by the presi- dent at each exhibition. At the end of the year the competitor with the highest number of points will be awarded a silver medal: second, bronze medal: third, certificate of merit. The mem- bers unanimously endorsed the proposal. The meeting then adjourned. W. G. CARTER. New Jersey Floricultural Society The officers for the year 1914 are: President, Edwin Thomas; vice-presi- dent, Hy. Halbig; treasurer, Fritz Ber- gelund; secretary, George W. Strange. Executive committee: Edwin Thomas. Fritz Bergelund, William Reid, Max Schneider, Frank Drews, Henry Halbig, among the Southampton (N. Y.) Hort. Society The annual dinner of the Southamp- ton Horticultural Society was held on Jan. S at the Commercial House, and about one hundred members with their wives, sweethearts and friends enjoyed a very sumptuous repast. Good profes- sional talent from New York, ably as. hitch. JOSEPH CASSIDY, Ass't. Secy. Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Horticultural Society A regular meeting of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society was held at Doran's Hall, Greenwich, Conn., on Jan. 9, President Robt. Williamson presiding. The annual financial report was read, showing the society to be in ment committee reported that all ar- rangements had been made and that the The Hall, Stamfo Conn families are cordially in,vite present. The entertainment ; 7.-^0 p.m., to be followed by present The non-competitive exhibits of flow- ers, fruits and vegetables, which are a feature of these meetings, were of the usual fine quality. The .niost striking Win- ter-flowering Buddleia Asiatica, also a handsome vase of the new Rose Hadley, and a fine vase of Enchantress Supreme Carnations. The remainder of the exhi- bition was also of fine quality. The judges made the following awards; Buddleia Asiatica from James Stuart, hon. mention; Ltelia Gouldiana, John L. Colli! Geo. _ _ Wraight and Adrian P. Wezel, Arbitr tion committee: Chas. Ashmead, Max Schneider, George Wraight, Wm. Reid and John L. Collins. Room and library committee: Bmil Paguska, Adrian P. Wezel, William Zeidler, John Hoifman and Chas. Ashmead. Essay committee: William Reid, Joseph A. Manda, George Wraight, Frank Drews and Geo. W. Strange. Auditing committee: Die- trich Klndsgrab, John Hays and Mal- The list of awards at the January meeting were as follows: 1, Cypripe- dmm Leeanum, Mrs. Reid. J5; 2. Vase of Roses, A. P. Vogel, ?3; 3, Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, Max Schneider, $2. Not for competition: Llbonia flori- bunda, B. Panuska, vote of thanks; vase of Roman Hyacinths, Max Schnei- Cypripediums and Cyclamens, each fro Frank Drews, vote of thanks. Vase Camellias from F. Drews, highly from C. A. Hokenson, vote of thanks Mushrooms from John T. Burns, h mention; Oncidium splendidum, specin plant from P. W^. Popp, cultu- ' - -' Carnations from A. Wynne, hon. men- tion; a scarlet sport of Harlowarden Carnation, well built blooms on stiff stems, and flowers of good size; vase of new Rose Hadley from A. N. Pierson, Inc., certificate of merit; also to the sam.? firm hon. mention for vase of Car- nation Enchantress Supreme. Several new members were elected and a number of propositions for mem- bership were received. P. W. POPP, Corr. Secy. Kansas City, Mo. Scarcity of stock has continued to hamper the trade. Demand has been strong, and this has emphasized the short market. There is little new in the mar- ket, though Lilac is coming well and help- ing out greatly. The death of Richard Conover, head of a big hardware house of Kansas City, caused a rush on the services of Samuel Murray. Designs of all sort were in de- mand for the occasion. Mr. Murray, one of the close students of the trade, com- mented on the hid being made by the Jackson & Perkins Co. for Lilac business in this country. This stock has come largely from Germany and Holland in the past, Germany being especially prolific of high class Lilac. One of the largest designs made in Kan- sas City recently was that turned out hy Patrick Larkin in memory of Bernard Corrigan, a former president of the Metro- politan Street Railway Co. Employees of the company, following the sudden death of Mr. Corrigan from heart disease, sent for the funeral his old armchair, literally enveloped in flowers. More than a thousand Sweet Peas ; 300 Roses, 1000 Carnations, 500 Narcissi and other flow- ers were used, the design attracting wide attention. The Corrigan funeral also proved a business event of importance with tlie W. L. Rock Flower Co. One of the chief designs was provided by Mr. Rock's stalf, consisting of a floral pattern of a broken carwheel. It was sent by the officers of the Metropolitan Street Railway Co. Several thousands of Carnations and a number of orchids were used in the de- sign. No definite action has as yet been taken hy the Kansas City Florists' Club regard- be divided on the question. However, it is hoped that the project will be taken up. The present plan is to divide the cost as equitably as possible. It stands to reason that the florists in the outlying districts will not profit as much from the proposed campaign as will those located in the im- mediate retail business section. For this reason, the latter class will he asked to bear the brunt of the expense of the ad- vertising. K. C. Buffalo, N. Y. There is very little change from last report though trade might have been a little better. There has been sufficient flowers to supply aU needs except possi- bly in short Roses for floral work. Some exceptionally fine Sunburst, Mi- lady, Killarney and Double White Killar- ney Roses are had, and considering the dark weather, the color of Killarney is good. There are some good Am. Beauty but the demand has weakened to some ex- tent; Richmond is scarce. There has been a good supply of ordinary Carna- tions which are only good for floral work and these have not moved well. The fancy stock has found ready sale. Yellow Prince and La Reine Tulips, and Trum- pet Major Daffodils are coming on, also Freesia and have taken well. Sweet Peas are fine, also Mignonette, Roman Hya- cinths and Valley. There is still a heavy supply of Paperwhite Narcissus but the flowers have not had a very good sale. The annual social meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club will be held at Kasting Co.'s Hall on January 29. The committee in charge is working hard to make this a successful yearly event. An invitation is extended to all florists and friends and should they not receive an invitation by mail their presence is earnestly looked for as a good time is assured for all. As announced in our wide-measure columns this week, W. F. Kasting's nomi- nation for Postmaster of Buffalo has been passed in the Senate. B. C. B. Tillable Land Under Cultivation Only 27 per cent, of the tillable land of the United States is actually under cultivation, according to estimates of the Department of Agriculture, based upon reports^ of 35,000 correspondents. The en- reign ),000 acres. Of this area about 60 per cent, or 1,140,000,000 acres is estimated to be till- able, that is, capable of being brought under cultivation by means of the plow. This includes land already under such cultivation and that which in the future may be brought under cultivation by clearing, drainage, irrigation, etc. 361,- 000,000 acres or 19 per cent., are esti- mated to be non-tillable but valuable for pasture or fruits. Only 21 per cent., 399,000, of According to the census of 1909, the land area in crops ^Tvhere acreage .wfo.OOO acres. This per cent, of the total land area or about 27 per cent, of the estimated po- tential tillable area of the United States, excluding foreign possessions. In other words, for every lOO acres that are now tilled, about 375 acres may be tilled when the country is fully developed. In the development of the agriculture of the country the land which was most easily brought into a state of cultivation, as the great Mississippi valley, was the first to be brought into such use. impress upon We wish I all questions intended for must bear the name of the sender, not necessa- rily for publication, but as a guarantee of good t recognize commuolca- IDENTIFICATION OF PLANTS Wlien sending specimens for names, cor- respondents should send some lower leaves of herbaceous plants, as well as upper ones, and of all plants, flowers and seed vessels If possible, in addition to this, If stated whether it be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or culavated, location where grown, it would identification of specimens (10) Keeping Cyclamens After Flow- ering-.— Will you please advise us. through the Florists Exchange, how to keep Cyclamens when they, have finished blooming. Must you dry them ' off and put them away or keep them :t ;t is a good practice to afford the plants a little liquid manure for a couple bulbs), keeping the flowers pulled off. Afterward begin to lessen the water sup- ply so as to ripen the foliage and bulbs, the plants being placed in a light and sunny position. When the foliage has ripened and the bulbs are dry and firm, the pots may be stored away on their sides in a cool dry place. The best growers, however, prefer to raise a new batch of plants each year. (11) To Crystallize Flowers Kindly let me know through the Exchange how to crystallize foliage and flowers. — N. P. tule Book," but nothing is said bout crystallizing them. You ought eally to write to a cookery journal, or ne devoted to foods and food delicacies. (12) Carnation leaves Diseased I am ending a sample of Carnation leaves or inspection. The variety is Beacon. n the edge of ny advice? — M. C, Pa. — The leaves are attacked by the Car- nation leaf disease, a serious pest. Prompt removal of infected leaves, ac- companied by spraying with potassium sulphide, is recommended, at the rate of 1 oz. to three gallons of soft water. Questions [xchange Readers are Asked to Solve Making Up Flower Boxes, Hanging Baskets, Etc. I have a quantity of Sassafras wood, limbs from some large trees cut on my farm. I think this kind of wood is used for making rustic "vases" or flower boxes, hanging baskets, etc. I want to make up some now during the Winter. Can you help me to find some hook or informatic ' „ _ work, alsi -F. C. ~ ~ doing the D., Conn Streak Disease of Sweet Peas The British National Sweet Pea Soci- ety is offering a prize of ten guineas and the gold medal of the society to the first person who can prove to the satisfaction of the committee that he or she has a cure for streak disease As arrangements are now being made for testing preven- tives or remedies, anyone who has dis- covered a cure should communicate with the secretary, H. D. Tigwell, Greenford, Middlesex, England. 136 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms: Cash with Order. The colomns under this heading are r advertisements of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted. Help Wanted, Siti 1 Wanted, 3 of Greenhouses, Land, Second- , For Sale or Rent. Our charge _ line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like tbis, without display. No advt. accepted for less than SITUATIONS WANTED YOUNG MAN, 28, wishes posi- tion in store as Salesman, Designer, Decorator. 14 years' experience. Sober, mar- ried and best of references. Willing to go out-of-town. Address P. M., care The Florists' Exchange SITUATION WANTED— By florist, aged 43, single, German, sober; a quick worker; life experience on private and commercial places; understands Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and general stock; neat and thoroughly reliable; first-class references. Give particulars and wages in first letter. Address M. L., care Sambraus, 169 Morningside Ave., New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By a young_Swede, 31 years old, experienced gro\ *Mums and general stock; sober, steady Please Enock Johnson, Bronx, N. Y, place preferred. Best references. wages and particulars in first letter. Strang Ave., Edenwald, SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by a married man, 36 years of age; 22 years* experience on Roses, Carnations and general greenhouse plants, also designing. Have managed first-class commercial places. Best references. Please give rticulars and wages in first letter. Address Otto Shydecker. Westboro. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by first- class grower, aged 28 years, married, German' 14 years' experience on Carnations, Roses, 'Mums- and general line of bedding and pot plants. Best of references. Address Florist, 22 West 12th St., Covington, Ky. SITUATION WANTED— By a young German; aged 27 years, one year's experience with a wholesale and retail commercial place where pot ; flowers have been grown. Can give ""' place preferred. Ad- Carnations, Easter SITUATIONWANTED— By a gardener. 10 years' experience in greenhouses and outside work, 25 years of age, able to take charge, place near New York preferred. A. 1 references. Address P. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By farm and garden superintendent on gentleman's estate; married, no cnildren; occupied present position 12 years; open for engagement at any time. Address P. T., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Englishman, aged 27, married; commercial or private place; 12 years' first-class all-round experience under glass; 3 years in America. F. Williams, 144 Congress St., Troy, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By a German man, 26 years of age, 11 years' experience on Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, Easter and bedding plants, private place preferred. Wm. Zartman, 2100 Pa. Ave., SITUATION WANTED— An experienced man desires position with a leading house; well up in all branches, wholesale and retail. References if required. Address O. L., care The Florists* Exchange. :ent_ empio: ■ists Exchai SITUATION WANTED— By thoroughly charge. Address P. F., SITUATION WANTED— By a capable all- round florist and nurseryman, 35 years old, Ufe experience. Address P. A., care The Florists* Eichange. Continued to Next Column SITUATION WANTED— By a young American in a commercial greenhouse where there is a chance to Jeam the trade. Best of references. Address W. M. Hart, West Cornwall, Conn. SITUATION WANTED— By Rose and general grower, as foreman, 22 years' experience; A 1 references. Address P. K., care The Florists' SITUATION WANTED— By an assistant on a private place; 10 years' experience; aged 25. P. Dillon, care of J. O. Armour, LibertyviUe, 111. HELP WANTED Young: Man Wanted With some experience in the seed business. To travel as road salesman about six months of the year and balance of time to work in store. Good chance for advancement if not afraid of hard work. Apply, letter only, P. P., care The Florists' Exchange, WANTED — A good reliable landscape architect, American preferred, who understands the can successfully approach not afraid of work. Give complete description of self, qualifications, references and salary wanted in first letter. The Akron Nurseries, Akron, Ohio. house construction, boilers, etc. the services of a young man, not over 30 years of ajie, who has a knowledge of greenhouse heating, drawing, estimating, etc. A splen- did opening with a good commencing salary, for an energetic and ambitious young man. Address M. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Greenhouse foreman for a large private place near New York; must be thor- ighly qualified. Only those with exceptional Yonkers, N. Y. WANTED— Single man to | mixed stock. State nation reference and [owest wages 1 : Box 123, Mil open Feb. 1 )osition if satisfactory. : Florists* Exchange. lawns, shrubs; must be sober, hon wages S.50.00, house supplied, privileges; . Apply by letter, stating age, nationality, references. Address P. D., care The Florists' Excha WANTED— Young lady stenographer, typist and bookkeeper, familiar with general office work; horticultural line. Ad- 's and salary expected. ?uTr' WANTED— Plantsman for our retail department. heavy work, must be a good salesman. Salary S14.00. Apply in person only. Herman Bershadf, WANTED— Truck gardener, good transplanter; experienced growing vegetable and flower plants in greenhouse and hotbeds. Permanent position to right man. Round Lake Greenhouses, East Lenox, Pa. WANTED— Assistant, single, on private place, experienced on Carnations, 'Mums and general board. Address Superintendent, P. O, Box 91, Scarborough, N. Y. designer, and grower for WANTED— Gr( good on Orchids,^ also up on and fruits, for private place; city; must be teetotaler and Address P. S., care The Florists' WANTED— An assistani 15.000 feet glass, singl. Cockcroft, Northport. L. I., N. Y. Continued to Next Column especially inthemums e Western HELP WANTED need apply. Address X. Y Z., 2227 E. 100th St., Cleveland, Ohio. WANTED— A for Spring, Easter, Christmas stock. Address P. R.', • The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Rose and Carnation grower, must b able to take charge of section. Wages S15.0 per week to start. F. J. Dolansky. Lynn, Mass. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Fine opp Presen 100 Sash Frames Stock, fixtu Retail Florist. Business establisTied 17 yei Store and Greenhouses, 18x50. One Greenhouse, 12x70. Stable, wagon, house, ( filled with Pansies. One-halt and dwelling house can be rented at reasonable price. Location at Wayne Junction Station, Philadelphia. For further particulars write S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS" ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS— healthy, $5.00 per 1000. A Middle Village,!. I., N.Y. AMPELOFSIS AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, Boston Ivy, all trans- planted; 3 year, heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. tops. S7.0D per 100; 18 to 24 in. tops, S5.00 per 100. Short tops, heavy roots, 83.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 2 year, heavy, 2}^ to 4 ft., $6.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., $4.00 per 100, $36.00 per 1000; IS to 24 in., good, 50 for $2.00, by mail; $3.00 per 100, $25.00 ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— S.inch ex- tra strong plants. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 2)i-' • -— - ~ ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— Stn . pots, S2.00 per 100; 4-in. Variegata, 1-yei ' ' " 100. Cash with < ASPARAGUS — Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. P. No. ?, Schenectady, N. Y. bush plants, 35c. Rutheiford, N. J. BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati. 2Ji " ' * igs. Place your orde d July, 1914, delivery .. from leaf cu now or May, J Will guarantee GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS, the best forcing red, large bulbs, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Estate of Louis Siebrecht, Floral Park, N. Y. CARMATIOKS CARNATION CUTTINGS New varieties of best commercial value. January and February deliveries. Place your order now to insure early delivery. Stock guaran- ""^- 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 Gloria. Best pink 12 00 100.00 Matchless. Whhe 12.00 lOO.OO Philadelphia. Pink 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar 12 00 100.00 Dorner's Scarlet Cliampion 12.00 100.00 Herald, new red 6.00 50.00 YeUow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 STANDARD VARIETIES Pint DeUght $5.00 $40.00 Gloriosa 3.50 30.00 Beacon. Selected stock 3.50 30.00 Benora 3.50 30.00 Eureka. A very fine red 3.50 30.00 White Wander 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 White Winsor 3.00 25.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 25.00 R. P. Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Winsor 3.00 25.00 D. Gordon 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 Victory 3 00 25.00 Rosette 3.00 25.00 250 of one variety only at thousand rate. Send Jor my 1914 comp/e(e list R. J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. Continued to Next Colamn STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS CARNATION CUTTINGS-READY NOW 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Rosette ,' 3.00 25 HEAD'S BERGENFIELD NURSERIES Bergenfield, N. J. CARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttings, Enchan- tress, White Perfection, White Wonder Beacon, C. W. Ward, S3.O0 per 100; $25.00 pei 1000. Pink Winsor, May Day, S2.50 per 100 S20.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Select healthy stock. Ed. Buohtenkirch, Sea Cliff CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemum Cuttings STOCK GUARANTEED New and Standard Commercial Varieties For full list and prices refer to page 1364B of the Dec. 13 issue of The Exchange. Send for my 1914 complete list Roman J. Irwin 71 West 23d Street. NEW YORK CITY TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— Grown cool and true to name. $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. WHITE: Kalb, Merza, Nontero, Chadwick, Bonnaffon, Beatrice May, Nonin (best Christmas white). PINK: Wml Duckham, Unaka, Chadwick Supreme, Pink Show. Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enguelard. YELLOW; Golden Glow, Col Appleton, Miss Josephine^ Chrysolora, Chadwick, Nagoya, Golden Wedding, Bonnaffon. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N.J. NEW AND OLD. WRITE US FOR COMPLETE LIST AND QUOTATIONS OUR GUARANTEE IS BACK OF ALL STOCK WE SEND OUT. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., ■ " " ~ Philadelphia, Pa. 1608-20 Ludlow St., CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK— Robert I Halli- dav. Elise Papworth, Patty, Pres. Roosevelt, Smith's Advance, Mrs. KeUey, Dolly Dimple. Maud Dean, 50c. per doz., S3.00 per 100. Cash. Geo. A. Relyca, Orchard PL, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— J. Nonin, the best Christmas white, 82.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. CYCX.A9IENS best plants for r t Chris transplanted and are sure Early planting wiU.mafce 100 1000 Bright Christmas red $3.50 $30.00 Bright pink 3.50 30.00 Whke with red eye 3.50 30.00 Pure white. ..: 3.50 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) 4.50 40.00 250 or more at 1000 rate. R J. Irwin, 71 W. 32rd St., New York, N. Y DAHLIAS DAISIES YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety we have been growing with great success the past two seasons. Price, per 100, strong plants, $6.00. Weiland & Risch, Wholesale Cut Flowers, 154 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IlL FERNS FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra li tablished, in all varieties, including Cyi id Aspidium, 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100; strot 1.00 per 100 COCOS WEDDELLIANA, fine, 2)i-in. •100. ., $12.00 BOSTON FERNS, well established bench plants. $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT FERNS, best of the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- pact plant. Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 ner 1000. Send for complete catalog. R. J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St. ew°^< ork City. FINE BOSTON AND WHITMAN 1 FERNS— Ready for 5 and 6-in. pots, SS.'^.TO per 100. DracKUa Indivisa out of 4-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. GERANItTMS MorreU', Torr'esdale, Continued to Next Page January 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 137 STOCK FOR SALE HELIOTROPE HTDBAITGEAS s Co., Rutherford, N. J. NURSERY STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 12 to 18 inches 88.00 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2 to 3 feet 12.50 3 to 4 feet 20.00 Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN NURSERY, H»NTSVILlMtA MANETTl STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diate delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm., 811.00 per 1000; 5000 for 850.00. No. 2, 3-5 mm.. S8.50 per iOOO; 5000 for $40.00. Jack- »on & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 2-yr. transplanted weU branched, 87.00 per 100; I2 to 18-m., fine, tS.OO per 100; 840.00 per 1000, as good as the be«; no charge for packing. Chas. Black, Hightstown, LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-8l.00 each. Standards, 87.50-810.00 each. Pyramids. $5.00-87.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutlier- ford. N. J. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in., 82.00 per 100, 816.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., 82.50 per 100, 820.00 per 1000: 3 to 4 ft., 83.50 per 100, 830.00 per IQOO. Soutbside Nurseries, Chester. Va. BAY TREES and BOX TREES all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- tord, N. J. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— New separated seeds, 20 oz. mailed, 81.26; 5 lbs, $4.35. F. N. Hadden, 326 Washington St., Providence, R. I. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plants, 87.50-835.00 each. JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FOINSETTIAS Poinsettia Stock Plants (The True Christmas Red Variety) 100 1000 Eltra strong plants $12.00 8100.00 Large plants 8.50 80.00 Tfle above are estra good value, so get your order POINSETTIAS Strong Stock Plants Can be shipped in dry moss free from dirt. AS. ZIMMER V West Collingswood, N. J. PRIMULA Malacoid< fine for Easter, $6.0, ^ Orchard Place, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for Rooted Cattmgs and 2-in. pots of the following Roses: Lady HiUingdon. Double White Killamey, Rich- mond, Mrs. Taft, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, KiUarney Queen and Pink Killarney. Flushing Rose Gardens, 69 Golden Ave., Flushing, N. Y. ROSES— Mrs. George Shawyer, strong, own root stock. Have over 14,000 plants to propagate K,°"'-«,^i.'*>=' f""- P"=^ ■" qnantity. » L. A. Noe, Madison, N. J. FOR SALE-^500 fine Mrs. George Shawyer Rose plants, ready for delivery March 1. William G. Badgley. Chatham, N. J. FOR SALE — Aster Seed, guaranteed choice stock; .Lady Roosevelt, Crego White and Pink, In- vmcible Lavender. Cheap. Get my prices before buymg elsewhere; also Sawyer Astermum, White. Pmk and Lavender. S. Hannant. 20 WUbur St., i aunton, Mass. ASTERMUM SEED-1 oz.. $4.00; K 02., $2.00. pfct. IOOO seeds. 60c. Colors: White, Pink and Lavender. Vavrous, the Florist, Lebanon, Pa. Oontlnaed to Nest Colnnm STOCK FOR SALE Leeds' GIANT PANSIES Sow now I Special Florists' Mixture; Trim- ardeau Selections, miied. tr. pkt. 60c., oz. $4.00. Trimardeau, fine mixed varieties.tr. pkt. 25c.. oz. $1-50. Cassier's Giants Improved, splendid mix- ture, tr. pkt. 50c.. oz. $5.00. Trimardeau sorts as: Bronze Colors. Golden Pure Yellow, Lord Beacons- field, Purple. Pure White. YeUow with eye. White SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True SUver b_Cuttings, ready for imme 81.75 per.lOO, 815.00 per 1000. 2M-ln. pot plants, ready January 1st, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Giant White, 2>i-in., $3.50 per 100, 830.00 per 1000, ready for immediate deUvery. R. J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d Suect, New York City. SNAPDRAGONS— Four best commercial va- rieties: Dark Red. Silver Pink. Mammoth White and Yellow; good, clean stock for planting now; 2Ji.in. pots. $3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, 81.60 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St.," Trenton, Waynral Henry Eichholz, SNAPDRAGONS— New England Silver Pink and Golden Yellow. The year's best sellers. Rooted Cuttings, 81.50 per 100. Jerry Brookins & Son Orchard Park, N. Y. miSCELLANEOUS FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE— Maior Bonnaf- on Clumps, $3.00 per 100; Asparagus Plumo- " -year-old plants from 10,000 CANNA ROOTS— Home grown, best bedder, Sl.SOper 100 and up. 10,000 Caladium Esculentum, Southern grown, best, all sizes, Sl.OO per 100 and up. New Seed, Clematis Paniculata, 25c. per oz., $3.00 per lb., by mail. Benjamin Merchantville, N. J. ENGLISH IVY^-inch, Marguerite Daisies, ri' daisies, 2H-inch pots, $3.00 per . . - , - 1000; 4-inch, $5.00 per 100. Paul Fischer, Florist, Wood-Ridge, N. J. ^ STOCK WANTED WANTED Prices on Locust Seeds. Frank C- Honess, Contractor for General Land- scape Work, N. S- Pittsburgh, Pa. WANTED— Ricinus Zanzibarie FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— On i small farm r Carnatioi nge of 9000 ft. glass, planted with leading of Carnations, now in full cut; field of 4000 ' - ■ ■ 10,000 hardi houses in good order; new boilers with capacity of double the glass; gasoline engine, 3 tanks, 9-room house in good order; barn, fine chicken house, stone and glass; tools of all kinds, horse, wagon and everything on place, except house- hold _ Property thre Valley. N. Y.; , naif cash. Posses; rty to good buyer. Apply to Wm W. 28th St.. New York City. FOR SALE Five, fine large greenhouses, with latest heating equipment at Wyomissing, Pa.; immediate possession. For Particulars, address : BAKTO, No. 521 Court St., Reading, Pa. of show cases, refrigerators, auto de- livery car, stock, etc.; also 17 acres of good land; packing shed, 36x100. all erected in 1911; houses planted with Roses, Carnations, etc.; 6-room house. 2 bams and other buildings, all in good condition. A splendid opportunity for any one wanting to enter into a first-class retail trade. For further information write John Walker, Youngs- FOR SALE — A first-class flower shop, complete fixtures, baskets, vases, etc. Open for in- spection. 996 6th Ave.. New York City. Continued to Next Column FOR SALE OR RENT WANTED ESTABLISHMENT ROSE GROWING To Rent with option of buying. Sit- uated in New Jersey or New York. State size and fullest particulars to P. E. care The Florists' Exchange. well stocked; can sell more than we can grow; business averages over S7000.00 yearly. Price, g9000.00. f'""" ... FOR SALE— Greenhouses. 10,000 ft. of glass, suitable for wholesale and retail trade. Houses stocked with Carnations, also a fine lot of Ferns and Palms; 20 miles from New York; good place for Illness the reason for selling. Address ; The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR LEASE— The best advertising place in America, with 60 acres, fine dwelling and 5 new greenhouses; a beautiful new nursery at Princeton Junction, N. J. Apply to G. L. Skutt, Princeton Junction, N. J. FOR SALE — New and most up-to-date place any- where near New York, 5 houses, 15,000 ft. glass. 2 acres, fully equipped; or will rent to responsible party. Address P. N.. care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— 3 Greenhouses, land doing good retail trade. Easy Exchange. Address O. C. FOR SALE — 6 greenhouses, all heated with near Baltimore. Addre'ss O. K., care The Florists' Filth Ave., Brooklyn, SUNDRIES FOR SALE Second Hand Pipe AT LOW PRICES An sizes, 1 inch and over, thoroughly overhauled, furnished with new threads and couplings, and guaranteed. Pipe for posts, cut to sketch. Pipe- fittings and Boiler Tubes, all sizes. MORRIS LEVINE 27 Stuyvesant ave„ BROOKLYN, N. Y. INVEST Sl.OO and save SlOO-00 by using Biendel cracked Glass Menders; makes broken panes i ^ood as new, repaired instantly from insiae. Ft; 600 BOXES second-hand glass, different sizes. 1000 ft- 4-in. cast pipe; 4000 ft. 2-in. wrought pipe. 2 L. & B. t)oiIers, 1 No. 17 Hitching's boiler- Good condition, cheap. I. f Ridgewood Ave., Newark, N. J. STRAW MATS— The very 1 hotbed and coldframe rm at Sll.OO per doz. Cash ■ St. Albans, Vt. practical hotbed MATS— We make the and coldframe Mats on the market. Send for circular. Wans Bros., Kerrmoor. Pa. MISCELLANEOUS WA^fTS WANTED TO BUY— Complete greenhouses to dismantle and greenhouse material of every description. All dealings cash. Address Reliable, care The Florists' EschnnSe- WANTED— Dictionary of Gardening. Give name dition and price. E. M. Mansur, Floral Park, WANTED TO RENT— For a term of years, with privilege of buying, greenhouses with some retail trade; at once or by June 1st. Address P. PERSONAL Have you tried our Classified columns? They are "the clearing house" of the Trade. Nothing equals them for moving surplus stock ciuickly. Try a 30c. ad. PipeBargains We can offer very reasonable prices on New Pipe, sizes 1 to 2 inch. If in the market for any quantity, kindly commu- nicate with us before buying elsewhere. EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO. 29 Howard St., New York City Jobbers In Wrought Iron and Steel Pipe BROOKLYN WAREHOUSE: Roebling and North 11th Streets 'Best I've ever seen' See Proof, Page 124 Cincinnati, 0. The Market The market is easier than it was a week ago. There is an ample supply of practically every line of flowers com- ing into the wholesale houses. The de- mand is not very active, but it is steady. A few days of sunshine and bright weather have greatly improved the qual- ity and color of many of the offerings. Prices are fair. The supply of Roses is larger and bet- ter than at any time since the holidays, and with the exception of Am. Beauty seems adequate for requirements. Ameri- can Beauty is greatly improved in qual- ity but still rather off crop. The supply of Carnations is good, and the average quality high. The call for them is fairly evenly distributed through- out the various colors. Giganteum Lilies are in good supply and the stock excellent. Narcissi have been selling well, but Roman Hyacinths find only an ordinary market. Sweet Peas are offered in larger quantities than heretofore this season and the blooms that arrive in good condition sell well. Both double and single Violets are proving good property. Lily of the Valley has a fair sale. Among other miscellaneous of- ferings are included Freesia, Baby Prim- roses and Daffodils. Notes There was a very limited attend- ance at the Cincinnati Florists' Society's meeting on Monday. The evening was the coldest of the year and undoubtedly had a lot to do with keeping down the attendance. J. A. Peterson and his son Clarence exhibited specimens of Melior, and another new seedling Begonia. C. E. Critchell and Mrs. Critchell, J. A. Peterson and Mrs. Peterson, R. Witter- staetter and Wm. Murphy will attend the Carnation meeting in Cleveland the latter part of the mouth. C. E. Critchell reports a good sale of Wild Smilax and Boxwood. Albert McCullough's greenhouses were destroyed by fire on Sunday evening, causing a loss of about $3000. Julius Baer, while trimming his win- dows one day last week, slipped and cut his eye on one of the vases he was using in his decorative scheme. Mrs. Lampert of Zenia was in the city last week. "Teddy." State Forestry Biulding at Syracuse Last week plans were completed by the office of the State architect at Albany for the new State Forestry Building at Syra- cuse. This is the first forestry building to be designated and erected as such bv the State of New York. Bids will be opened on January 27, 1914, for construction of the building. The build- ing has been developed with the idea of making it the most thoroughly equipped building of its kind in the country for the teaching of applied Forestry. On the upper floors there will be very complete laboratories for the teaching of dendrol- ogy, silviculture, forest pathology and entomology and forest soils. Bloomington. III. — The Phoenix Nur- sery Co., 217 North Main St., has been bought by J. A. Cowen, who is now in charge. 138 The Florists' Exchange Baltimore, Md. satisfactory. _ Many fancy balls and re- ceptions called for high class decorating, and the schemes the florists worked out ■nted by the Ic rk has also been Albert Fiedler reports a large volume of funeral work. StoU Bros, received some very nice or- ders, and trade has been heavy. Owing to the extreme cold many of the stores made poor window displays. Among those who attended the poultry show last week were William Feast, wife and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. L. Graham, Edward Kress, Conrad Hess, Herbert Wagner, Richard and John Vin- cent, William Harman, Henry Lehr, George Morrisson, Grafton Anderson and Harry Wagner. Last Wednesday, the home of William Lutz, Raspburg, Md., was nearly de- stroyed by fire. Mr. Lutz was away at the time attending a sale. By prompt and hard work the neighbors saved the house from destruction ; his greenhouses were out of reach of the fire and suffered no damage. E. A. Seidewitz had the floral decora- tion masterpieces last week for the As- sembly Ball. Society was out in full force. Samuel Feast & Sons had the decora- tions at the poultry show and used palms and Southern Smilax to good effect. J. B. Bartell of Govans, Md., will shortly open a store on Gay St., near Asquith st. S. Mastin, formerly with the Pennock- Meehan Co. at its Washington branch, is now with Leo Neissen Co., Baltimore. Mrs. August Eberhart has a stand in the market with a large glass ease of cut flowers. The cold weather, however, is very trying. Word was heard from Fred Reitz that he is still in California working on a private place. He sent his family Christ- mas presents and wants them to make their home with him. Florists' Club Meeting The regular meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club was held in their club rooms last Monday night, with President Johnson in the chair. The meeting was poorly attended, only eigh- teen members being present. Owing to the extreme cold many stayed at home. The wind has been blowing a gale and many- growers were compelled to stay up all night and watch the fires. The meeting was interesting throughout. F. 0. Bauer, Govans, had a plant of Chorizema cordata splendens in bloom in 4in. pot. Many of the members spoke of the fact that it is seldom seen here. Mr. Bauer has a few plants that he said he was sell- was discussed. The club then adjourned. Frederick W. O. Schmitz, Prince Bay. N. Y.. was present. J. L. T. Knoxville, Tenn. The weather has been unusually dark since Christmas, but has brightened up at the present. One noticeable window was that of Chas. L. Baums on December 27, which was the date of the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, F. & A. M. celebrating the one-hundredth annivers- ary. One was a miniature design repre- senting 1813, and one large one represent- sentmg ] ing 191.3 G. W. Crouch reports an unusually busy week on both funeral and wedding work, especially one wedding of consid- erable note at Cleveland. Tennessee, where his decorator, L. A. Giger, did the decorating. Stock is rather short on ac- count of dark weather. A. H. Dailey reports businesss quiet, except funeral work. He has shipped quite a lot out of town. Howell Nurseries Co. report that it did a better business in 1913 in ornamental shrubbery than ever before. Mrs. Rosa Hall Ryno reports business good in cut flowers. Addison J. McNutt reports business fair, plenty of funeral work, quite a lot from nearby towns. Sweet Peas have been extra fine. Chas. L. Baum reports Carnations very fine, considering so much dark weather. He is having a large wholesale trade, and if the weather brightens up a bit he an- ticipates a cut of 2000 Carnations per day. Roses are rather off crop, just about enough to supply retail trade. He is having a very fine cut of Paperwhite Narcissi this year, being the finest ever received. He has enough orchids for the demand, and has a nice lot of Azaleas coming in which are selling well. He has had just enough funeral work with an occasional wedding to keep him busy, but no big rushes. So far, this month, busi- ness is about the same as last year in January. The State I'ruit Growers' Nursery- mens' and Beekeepers' Conventions, will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, on Janu- ary 28, 29 and 30. This being the ninth annual convention of the fruit growers and nurserymen, and the fourth of the State beekeepers. These conventions are for the upbuilding and bettering of these great interests in Tennessee. Great good has resulted from these annual meetings in the past and we believe with the in- creased membership of persons from all parts of the State these organizations will be recognized as powerful factors in fos- .tering and advancing these profitable pur- suits for which Tennessee is especially adapted. A J. MoNtjtt. Scranton, Pa. The Christmas holiday rush is now over, and the trade has settled down to the regular routine of business. Our peo- ple are busy preparing for the Spring Flower Show which is to be given in the Town Hall the last day of March and the first day of April. The Christmas trade was probably the best this year that it ever was in this section owing to the fine weather condi- tions. Cemetery work was more like- what we expect for Decoration Day than Christmas. Wreaths, bouquets and grass mats, etc., were made and sold by the hundreds. T. B. McClintock, who is at the entrance of the Forest Hill Cemetery, says it reminded him very much of Deco- ration Day. Magnificent Ballroom Decoration Some very fine decorations were put up here between the holidays and immedi- ately after, one in particular, a Japanese decoration that was arranged by Mc- Clintock was a thing of beauty and merit. It has been many a year since so beauti- ful a decoration has been arranged in the Bicycle Club House. It was designed en- tirely by Mrs. McClintock, and with a force of men and assistants she worked out the scheme most magnificently. The dance hall had a false ceiling of Wild Smilax and suspended from this were quantities of lavender Wistaria. On the stage was a Japanese pagoda built with the usual sloping roof, also treated with Wistaria. There was a light, of course, inside this pagoda, the window and door "ng the same. The drapery for the as gr( Jar the punch bowl was a sloping roof which cor- responded with that of the pagoda, and this was also elaborately trimmed with the Wistaria. The columns of the dance hall were draped with Wistaria vines from the floor up and trimmed with the blooms. Between these columns were windows and in each window was a Cherry tree which had its growth from the floor to the ceiling. These trees al- ternated in pink and white, the blooms covering the tree in great profusion. Japanese lanterns of beautiful pattern were irregularly suspended from the ceil- ing. In front of the cottage on the stage was a terrace of green composed of ferns and Aspidistras which gave the appear- ance of a veritable terrace. At either comer was a clump of Poinsettias, and a little to one side of the center a beautiful bed of Japanese Lilies. Between the door and window of the pagoda was an arti- ficial Rose bush. The reception room was artistically trimmed with wild Smilax, Wistaria 'and branches of Cherry blos- soms, doors, windows and on and around the mantel. The whole decoration had the appearance of being very elaborate and at' the same time graceful and artis- tic. G. R. Clark. Worcester, Mass. The terrific winds and extreme cold weather during the first part of this week caused considerable trouble in and about Worcester. There was a great loss of glass which caused trouble in heating. Two of the largest places in this section had a night gang constantly at work. One place was compelled to wire down a large house to prevent destruction. Reports from the florists bear out the general idea that business is fairly good. Flowers are coming into the city from the neighboring growers in good quanti- ties, but the trade is not considered as good it should be for this time of the year. Frank Sokol, College St., is sending in some of the finest Azaleas to be seen in Worcester. He has also some choice Nar- cissus for which he finds an open market. Mr. Sokol has a good supply of bulbous stock on hand together with about 30,000 Lilies which he expects to have ready at Easter. His Geraniums are also very good. W. J. Woods, June st., is daily bring- ing in some fine Sweet Peas and yellow Primulas. A. H. Stone, of Shrewsbury, is cutting some first-class Snapdragons. The Randall Flower Shop reports busi- ness as very satisfactory. The Milady and Mrs. George Shawyer Roses take very nicely with the trade. Mr. Randall has also a very good assortment of potted plants such as Azaleas. These are good sellers as well as very decorative. Joseph Thayer of this store spent a day last week fishing through the ice. He was successful in catching a nice batch of pickerel, together with a cold which has made him feel disagi*eeable ever since. Forbes & Forbes, Blithewood ave., are having a good cut on Violets. They are also sending in some excellent Enchan- tress Carnations. Roger N. Perry has made a small ad- dition to his greenhouse on Park ave. This will enable him to increase his bed- ding stock. He is cutting Carnations and Sweet Peas at present and has a large quantity of Geraniums started for Me- morial Day. H. F. Littlefield, of the Littlefield Flo- ists' shops, and Mrs. Littlefield, left last week for a trip to California and Hono- lulu. They expect to be gone for about four months. M. C. M. Hartford, G)nn. A paper has been sent round among the retail florists in regard to closing their stores on Saturday afternoon during the coming Summer months. It is a good idea. If I am not mistaken it has been tried in other cities, but what was the result? I do not think it will work, but we in Hartford are getting rather progressive. At the Whiting greenhouses in West Hartford, the Roses remain just as plen- tiful as last season. The Stevia is all gone but the Carnations are coming along well. The bulbous stock is right too. Joseph Dolan, formerly of Broad St., has formed a partnership with Geo. Gro- gan and they have opened a store at 274 Park St., this city. Mr. Dolan is the son of Dolan the Florist, Evergreen st. Business has been very quiet here the last week except for funeral work, and not much of that. The ■ Newport, R. I. itrol of the liquor business he Sweet Peas from Long Island From Mesiano and Ascoli, Valley Stream, Long Island, N. T., we have re- reived a fine cutting of richly fragrant Sweet Peas, The flowers were of rich color, good size and of fine substance, on stems about 12 in. long. They were very fine, the colors being lavender, white, and carmine. Hugh Auchincloss, has for several years been chairman of the commission, which consists of three members, and will now have the co-operation of his fellow gar- dener John T. Allan, recently elected to a place on the commission by the repre- sentative council. Greenhouse boilers and pipes were given a severe test here on the night of the 12th. The temperature dropped to six or seven degrees below the zero mark — something unusual for this sec- tion. In addition there was a piping gale right through the night and this kept many on the watch. The only breakdown that we have learned of was at the McLeish Graperies on Roseneath ave., where some piping yielded to the pressure, but there was no serious dam- age. A large double door of a palm house at Oscar Schultz's, Houston ave., was nearest the door were badly damaged. The cut flower trade is at a low ebb, and there is little funeral work. Complaint is heard of slow collections — it seems as if no one wants to square accounts. A fire this afternoon, Jan. 13, at Col. Daniel B. Fearings here, totally wrecked the barn and range of green- houses adjoining. On account of the Fearing fire and the extremely cold weather, there was not a quorum at the Horticultural Society's meeting this even- ing. Alex. MacLellan. Damage by Fire Lone Oak Greenhouses at W«st Islip, L.I. Fire was discovered in the loft of the potting shed of the Lone Oak Green- houses at West Islip, L. I., owned by Duncan C. Arnold of Babylon, L. I., about 12 o'clock on Wednesday night, Jan. 7, by the foreman Benjamin Diet- rich, whose house was only a short dis- tance away, and the light from the fire, shining through a window upon a mirror, awakened Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich. The latter hastened to the burning building, and awakened the sleeping night fireman, thereby saving his life. This range of greenhouses consists of three houses each about 250ft. x 50ft. and two about 150ft. X 25ft. The fire broke out in the loft of what is spoken of above as the potting shed, hut what was really a well built and handsomely finished building 50ft. X 30ft. This building was entirely destroyed. The three large greenhouses were only scorched. About 10ft. in length was burned off the end of each of the smaller greenhouses. The bulbous flower- ing stock in the eastern houses was to- tally destroyed and the Carnations in the other smaller houses were somewhat dam- aged. A chemical engine was towed by an automobile from Babylon, and Mr, Arnold personally assisted in extinguish- ing the flre. In the pit under the build- ing which was burned; where also the boilers were located, the fire, which ig- nited the 100 tons of coal stored there, was extinguished. The damage, which amounts to about $5000 would have been much greater but favorable weather per- mitted keeping up the fire under the boil- ers in the concrete boiler pit, though the burning of the building above these left them exposed. Munro Greenhouses at New Haven Burned Some 10,000 Rose plants and 3000 fems were destroyed by a fire in the greenhouses of Charles Munro at 657 Townsend ave., on the afternoon of Jan. 13. The total loss was estimated by Mr. Munro as not exceeding $4000. The fire destroyed three Rose houses and damaged several other smaller buildings, in all about one-half the range, in which were kept 5000 fems, over half of which were killed, it is believed. Mr. Munro's en- tire Rose stock, as 'also his Lilies for Easter, were all destroyed. The fire is supposed to have been caused by an overheated furnace pipe. The Annex Hose Company was called and did excellent work, but the buildings were all of wood and burned like tinder. The fire was discovered about 4 p.m., and had swept through ithe Rose houses, and damaged the smaller buildings. The fire was extinguished by 5 o'clock. The dam- age to the buildings is covered by insur- ance, but there was none on the plants and the damage to them will be a total lc«s. The furnaces in the buildings which were not badly damaged by the fire were put out by the water that the firemen had to play on the buildings and for awhile the plants were left without warmth. The weather was so severe it was feared that many of 'the plants which were not directly damaged by the fire would be killed by the cold. The fire also destroyed a barn and two wagons, but a horse was taken out in safety. The Munro greenhouses cover 40,000 sq. ft. and there are 14 altogether, three of which, by far the largest, were destroyed. Charles M-unro, the owner, has an up- to-date flower shop at 974 Chapel st. New Haven, and business there was un- interrupted. January 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 139 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses transmit them to an advertiser In these columns; thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extension of trade which are open to all. Let your ' "" - . - . graph to any part of t Is placed in thi membership in the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. ATbany^ n.y ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral dc3ig;iiBXdelivercd any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- Persona 'attcntionjgiven'and^satisfaction.'guaranteed BOSTON MASSACHUSEnS 143 Tremont St. The _centrally located BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue very facility for filling trade orders itisfactoriIy,_ and delivering promptly ESTABLISHED 1842 N, Y. f ESTABLISHE j2 K^mjCLTdd^. ALBANY, 2L, ^fVC/TVV*//*'*^ Florist andUui Write, Telephone or Telegraph. ftU ORBEBS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service outof-town or Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N. Y. Est. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y.^ ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. delivered^promptly anywhere BALTIMORE AND VICINITY J. DAN BLACKISTONE 321 N. Howard Street BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity^at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts , 342 Boylston Street BOSTON, MASS. 124 Tremont Street /e cover all New England points. :lalty. BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 1'Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" We , IfSimply- Admits of'no'Argument] "^No; pHnted matterllin recent years has done more for the spread; of thei retailer's' business than the Handy Design Book, issued by The FIorists"Exchange. Sample copy, 35c. One hundred copies, $20.00 The Florists' Round Table By G. D. Grain, Jr. ^ ,.nfM.i" Brooklyn, N.Y. ')^/-fi _ Fulton Si, and Greene Ave. Plione, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE • Plione, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country delivered at tlieatre, hotel, steara< nj^ <^^p Getting the Store Started The hardest thing in the world is to "get started" in business, to make customers and attract trade. This is particularly true of the small tradesman whose location is not particularly prominent, and who cannot afford to buy space in the newspapers. The very idea of "customers" suggests people who are "accustomed" to buy of the dealer, and for the newcomer to win patrons away from other well-established concerns is no easy task. A florist in a city of the Middle West started a small store on one of the principal streets. It was not the chief retail thoroughfare, still there was a good volume of traific in that direction, and the location was better than the average. The florist reasoned in this way: I can advertise myself by putting an ad. in the papers, which will cost some money; or I can take the same amount of money and put it into flowers and use them for advertising purposes. And that is just what was done. He bought 2000 Roses, stationed a man in front of the store, and every- body who passed, if they were of good appearance, was given a flower. Nobody refused, and that the gift was appreciated was shown by the fact that before the end of the month the florist was better than "breaking even." People who had received the Roses came back with their regular trade. Don't Over-Solicit Your Customers Florists in cities where there are many society events naturally find that it pays to keep in touch with these, and to go after the business of providing flowers and decorations for the leading functions. It is customary to keen a calendar of club affairs, which can usually he secured without trouble, even if it is not published in the daily papers. As suggested, it is good business policy to watch this trade and cultivate it as carefully as possible; but there is such a thing as overdoing it. Society people as a JULIUS BAER rule are easily offended, and cases have been recorded of overzealous florists ruling themselves out of the situation by too frequent or too aggressive methods in this ■ respect. "I am going to give you this order," a society woman told a florist not long ago, "because you have not wor- ried me to death about it. Some of the others have been after me so hard that I just decided I wouldn't buy from them." ■The happy medium between absolute inactivity and too great a display of eagerness is the ideal system. Novel Advertising Helps Anything out of the ordinary will attract public at- tention. People will stop to vatch a man demonstrating a safety razor in the window of a cut-rate drug store just as they will to see a sandwich man dressed as a clown and leading a donkey, passing along the street. The unusual and the extraordinary arouse curiosity, and in satisfying it some good advertising can be ac- complished. One of the best stunts ever used by the florist who related it consisted of having some American Beauty Roses frozen in a block of solid ice. The plan was simple enouffh, and an arrangement wiHi a friendlv ice manufacturer resulted in the combination of ice and flowers being furnished. The blocks were placed in the windows, with drains underneath to catch the water as the ice melted, and it is sufficient to say that the crowds which looked at the display were greater than had ever before studied a window exhibit of a florist shop in that FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and .^-\ « ^ other Western Ne ers Florists' Telegraph Deliv 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. CAMBRIDGE MASS. Flovpers for Harvard CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The LeadlnS Florist 100,000 feet of glass Flowers '^'S.r 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Extended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY (g[LiWi[L^K]IS^ EUCLID AVENUE ^§pim4j0i. CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE 140 The Florists' Exchange COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO //^FLORISTS 1 12 South Main St. <^^> TShe DENVER, COLO. ParJ^ floral Co. '^^^^^-^ \M.Ai ■a-.-ncA-ai-^-u Western Nebraska 1643 Broaaway ,„j Wyoming point I rented by Eipreaa. Urdera promptly filled. Usual .. ncD-r nni-Hri r»w .-oPmETOB cmarantee of DETROIT, MICH. ALBERT POCHELON, ciency. Telegraph Ds. DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratiot an Michigan points and large sections of Obo. ad Canada. Retail orders placed with us will Indiana and receive careful attention. all North Shore towns. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO> TEXAS <^ FALL RIVE^ MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTEDIFOR ass.4Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. V (^IP!^ Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN. GEORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. " FLOWERS " 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses ^THd'ss"" HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries^ in any of the North Shore towns of 0, as far as Milwaukee town. Everybody is familiar with the fact that a lead- ing watch manufacturer has adopted the same idea. It is the unusual combination that attracts attention, and it is probable that the same stunt, if it has not been used before in your community, would malce an excellent ad. Experience Beats "Dope" It is always well to remember that actual experience is much better than "dope," however logical the reason- ing used may be. An instance of this is given in the ilans used by two rival florists in a large city of the Ohio Valley. When the parcel post went into effect, one of these florists decided that here was a chance to get business which he had not been handling; conse- qiiently he began soliciting trade both by circular let- ters and through newspaper advertising. The novelty of delivery "via parcel post" appealed to a large num- ber of people, and he built up a big trade in a zone containing several hundred square miles. The matter of packing his flowers so as to enable them to withstand the unusual shocks of handling and the increased period in transit was given attention, and the florist got all of his shipments to his customers in good shape. Florist No. 2 decided that the parcel post wouldn't do him any good. "No," he said, after cogitating over the matter, "using the mails to sell flowers isn't a practi- cable idea. The florists' packages would get on the bottom and be mashed, whereas in being expressed they are usually lighter than the rest and stay on top. Besides, they're likely to be left on station platforms to freeze or wither." Having convinced himself of the correctness of his line of argument, he calmly sat back and let the other fellow "get the Grapes." Are you sure that all of your own methods are based on actual tests, instead of plain guess-work? Do It Yourself "Farming out" work is occasionally practiced, but it is not good practice, as a general rule. Even though the distance between the florist and his customer is con- siderable, and even though he can delegate the work to somebody nearer at hand, it is much better to stand the increased expense for the purpose of seeing that the work is done right, and likewise to get the publicity and prestige naturally attendant upon making an ex- ceptionally long trip to take care of a big order. This doesn't apply, of course, to the delivery of plain cut flowers. But when the stock is to be used for decora- tive purposes, a good motto is to do it yourself. A Good Way to Lose Trade "Give your customers what they want," is a business slogan on which some of the greatest commercial suc- cesses of the country have been established. It works out as well in the flower business as in drygpods. The customer usually wants his orders executed quickly, and the florist who can't supply it ought to make an earnest effort to get the goods somehow, somewhere, rather than admit that he has fallen down on his job. This applies particularly, of course, to orders taken in advance. A florist in a college town received a large number of orders for red Roses to be used in connection with a gala football game. Only red Roses would do, it seemed, as the colors of the school included crimson. On the day of the game the florist found that business had run ahead of expectations, and that he was short of red Roses. He therefore decided that white or yel- low Roses would do equally well, and proceeded to flill his orders, which had been given him some time before, with flowers of the colors he happened to have in stock. They didn't answer the purpose, of course, and many were sent back. Most of the people on whom he used substitutes decided not to do business with him again. And they were really , justified in their determination. If he had had to go to some of his competitors and buy the flowers at the regular retail price, he should have done so, rather than run the risk of offending his customers and perhaps losing their trade permanently. It is bad enough simply to lose business of a transient nature by reason of not having the right stock; but it is worse to alienate custom by trying to work off undesir- able material on people who specifically asked for some- thing else. Give your customers what they want. South and Southwest Teias Salllnas from Galveston JK */K JCuhlmann. ^iorist rayior Glenv. 2507 JACKSON ST., S. \ 2526 .WASHINGTON ST. S. W., Phone, Tayl FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDLiNAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. mpt and efficK Ohio and Ind C/Tf/// C The Florist C/fllL^l^Kj 36 West Forsyth S Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia ] KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue HOUSTON, TEXAS LEXINGTON, KY. fOHN A. RKLI^ER ^ ■ EAST SIXTH STREET ^*^ LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHlLER Bros» Co. Will takB care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. A fine stock of flowers always ready. // ^^^^ 615 South Fourtl lOmSHLLE, ] Fourth Ave. -jB-y^ Floral Orders ORDERS FOR TEXAS Wedding Decorations in New York Max Schling, 23 W. 59th St., on Jan. 7 had a very elaborate decoration for the Valentine wedding at the Savoy Hotel. The bower used on this occasion, in- tead of being formed by drawing strings of Smilax over the frame of the canopy, was covered with moss, and shorter pieces of selected Smilax were stuck into the moss, making a very effective canopy. Into these sprays of Smilax were tied Roman Hyacinths and Pink Delight Carnations. On each side of the canopy was a standard tree of Taft Roses, the Roses from the trees reached the bowers, giving the effect of climbers growing over the canopy. The aisle posts were connected with broad bridal veiling in douiile layers, between the layers run- ning branches of the same'flowers as used on the bower. Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. X is^^"^'^'"'"- »d^^^- ^ 6 Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. MADISON. WIS. Rentschler Floral Co. Pormerljr CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING FACILnTES FOR WISCONSIN Idlewild Greenhouses "nr MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Ilg MfleeeapoIIs Floral Co. JOHN MONSON, Proprietor Best Service to all Points in the Northwest Whitted Floral Co. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, Prop. OPERATING THREE STORES. January 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 141 MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Siosemont Sardens ^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON,:.Proprietor GorrespondencelSoUclted MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catharine St., W. •tack, andlall orders arc filled under the Jj NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street The bride carried a bouquet of Lily of the Valley, and white orchids, showered with Orange blossoms. The bridesmaids had pale pink Carnations with maroon colored Pansies. The matron and maid of honor. Fire Flame Roses with yellow orchids. Thirty-two tables were set for this wedding, decorated each with a Prin- cess basket filled with the same kind of flowers. These decorations, particularly the use of the Princess baskets, which are a great favorite with Max Schling in decorations, and which he carries in stock in sizes all the way from 12in. to 9ft. in height, were introduced by him about ten years ago, and were used then on sev- eral occasions, have since been followed by others in many decorations. Princess baskets, artistically filled, give a finished effect to a decoration without being too conspicuous. For Monday, Jan. 12, Max Schling had a large affair for the wedding of Miss Corday, and used exactly the same kind of decoration, only the flowers were changed from Pink Delight to Enchantress Supreme Carnations and white Sweet Peas, while, instead of the Rose trees, large Princess baskets were used. Hoboken. N. J. Tnd'&ei PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street '^Mf' X0& NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue accompany all orders from unlcnown NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue Choicest cut flowers and de- signs for all occasions. Steamer and theatre flowers a specialty. re me your orders. NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Urairpassed Facilities for eiecuting Trade Orden at Steamers and Elsewhere m Greater New York and its Suburbs. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References QEO. M. STUMPP 'Sr NEW YORK It Simply Admits of No Argument No printed matter in recent years has done more for the spread of the retailer's business than the Handy Design Book, issued by The Florists' Exchange. Sam- ple copy, 35e. One hundred copies, $20.00. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS NEW ORLEANS, U. - ^^^^rist°si°eT^^ .« C»»»* *'■ rEXAS,»L0UISIANA5 AND! MISSISSIPPI! 8** ORDERS TAKEN CARE OF IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 OurMotto:THE GOLDEN RULE New Amsterdam Kr. Cecille. .... Lapland St. Louis Madonna Minnewaska., Celtic We Guarantee Satisfaction Jan. 17-10.00 ■ 17-11.00 17-12.00 m. 17- 1.00 pm. 17- 2.00 pm 17- 3.00 pm 20-10.00 am 20-10.00 am 21-10.00 am 21-10.00 am 21-11.00 am 21-12.00 m, 22-12.00 m 23-10.00 am, 23- 3.00 pm 24- 9.00 am. 24-12.00 m. NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street San Guglielmo . Campanello. Graf Waldersee. Prom Boston Fuerst Bismarck Numidian Mongolian Menominei Merion San Francisco 31-12.00 31-12.00 3d St., Hoboken 6th St., Hoboken 3d St., Hoboken W.21stSt., N.Y. W. 15th St.. N. Y, W. 34th St.. N.Y. W. 18th St.. N.Y. W.:i4thSt., N.Y. W. 23d St., N. Y. 31st St.. Bkyn. W.:i6th St., N. Y. W. 19th St., N.Y. W. 24th St., N. Y, Bush Dks.. Bkyn It.. Bkyn. W. 15th St.. N. Y. " :., Hoboken ., Hoboken stSt.,N;Y. W. 15th St., N.Y, 2 Bkyn. Pier 38, Bkyn. 17th St., Hoboken W. 23d St.. N. Y. 3d St., Hoboken'' W. 16th St., N. Y. Hoboken W. 34th St.; N. Y. W. 14th E Jan. 22- 1.00 pit , N.Y W. 24 th St., N.Y, t St., Bkyn. ' 15th St., N.Y, Pier 9 Locust Pt. Penn. Pier Pier 9 Locust Pt Penfi. Pier Commonwealth Pier. So. Bos Mys. Whf.. Char. B'&'MIDks..Chai B & M;Dks.. Cha B&ADks..E.Bo S3 So. Whar 19No. What _ . _,. __.. 24 No. Wharves Glasgow Antwerp Bremen Nap.-Gen. Glasgow AIg.-Nap.- Antwerp Nap^''PaI. Southamptor Mad.-Gib.- Alg.-Mona Alg.-AIex.- Gen.-Nap.- Monaco AI^-Nrp- Pat.-Trieste Rotter.-Libau Havre Rotterdam Mad.-Gib.- Nap.-Gen. Antwerp Na^-Pal.- Me: Rotterdam Hamburg Liverpool Southampton Bremen Nap.-Gen. Nap.-Gen. Mad.-Gib- Alg.-Mon.- Nap.-AIex.- Fiuir Alg.-Nap.- Hamburg London Liverpool Liverpool Azorcs-Mad.- Nap.-Genoa NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street S ** If ive say It, we ivtll do it '* A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Smith College Florist 13 EAST COLORADO STREET AlsoaU PASADENA, CAL, The Orchid Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON'and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Bellevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sta. in Philadelphia ? We furnish the best, artistically arranged. PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. il!^ PITTSBURGH, PA. 710 East Diamond St. (North Side) OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses Established 1875 Floral Establishment in Western 7»£< pinsfiaD, MASS. Prompt deliveries throughout Lee, Stockbrldge I Western Massachusetts. We Grow Oar Own Stock Portland, Oregon ^.ttAiiorrr" iwartm & Forbes Co. in this Territory by 347 WASHINGTON ST. saLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. FLOWER ^'""""' '^""^^^ ^'^" ^''^" ROVIDENCE, R. I. AND T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. NGLAND POINTS 171 WEYBOSSCT ST.. PROVIOENCE ROCHESTER, N. Y. '(^, 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered 142 The Florists' Exchange 1^?^ ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. We fin oideni for the Twin Chies and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in great variety. * Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. WEDT^y CO. SYRACUSE,N.Y. Onondaga Hotel SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders Burdett Ave. & Hooslck St. Both Phones, 682 TROY, N. Y. Prompt elivery and careful attention to TROY, N Y. 413 Fulton Street Establislied 1870 «^ Church decoration by E.E. MathewsonlofTDanbury, Conn. Garlands of Laurel were strung from pillar to pillar; clusters of white flowers were hung on the pillars, stood large Boston ferns and Easter Lilies. The aisle posts were ten feet high and draped with white • white flowers were placed on theTtop'of 'each post. There was a triple arch behind the altar rail made of Roses t Utica, N. Y. iBaker, Vhe florist y ter Bros, fff^- Y ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street funeral gmbtems Cut flowers FLOKisrs S^Main St., West C\ 1 1 n or Q Out-of-town orders will Vr U 11 Cl O prompt and careful ^/ Wire u8 your oi mm ROCHESTER, N.Y, 88 Main Street, East Flowers and designs delivered promptly in Rochester and all Western New York towns. SAINT LOUIS, MO. WjdMMMi^i 3520 North Grand Ave. FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES 11 Soutli Ptielps Street Youngstown, Ohio Funeral designs bv F. K. Lamereau\ of Port ri-rvis, N li bien utilized as a background for the casket, ba.ik(,d ^\ILI. .\bp_rjau: Qi WALKER Floral Designs de Luxe Tlie most popular Book of Designs ever compiled and presented for the considera- tion of the Retailer. Price $2.50. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE p.o.bo.isst New York There has of late been a considerable increase in the of grasses for house decoration, and with good rea- beautiful, and no plants as few things when placed in a r A Handle Basket. (See text) their beauty so long and so well. Cut at the right time, many of them re- tain their beauty and grace for months, and, indeed, for years. Among the subjects mostly in use are Pam- pas grass. New Zealand Arundo, various Quak- ing grasses (Briza), and the gracefully pendulous Bromus brizaeformis, as well as the airy Agros- tis nebulosa. A^Handle Basket Among our numerous orders for school gradua- tion exercises we made the one shown here. This was a round handle basket of medium height, made of peeled Willow (with wood bottom) and finished In white enameL The handle of twisted Willow withes was a high arch, wide and spreading. In this was placed a fiber water holder securely anchored, in which were carefully and naturally arranged pink Killarney Roses, Poet's Narcissi and the new variety of pink An- tirrhinum, Cottage Maid, with a slight edging of white Spiraea. The handle was decorated with a scarf of six inches, fig- ured white silk chiffon ribbon with striped edges, made with loose ends and four large loops. New Yorker. Great Compliment to Florists' Shops The people of New Orleans, La., or rather the ^lite, those residing on the far-famed St. Charles ave., have come to consider the florist as one whose calling differs from ordinary tradesmen. Recent concerted action on the part of the citizens along that avenue resulted in a move that will eventually rid the street of all ordi- nary stores. But florists establishments are excepted. .'Vside from the fact that the flower vendor furnishes the most beautiful part of the make-up of the opera goer or the house function, his place of business is an attraction to the avenue as much as, if not more than, the most beautiful residence. The several florists estab- lished on St. Charles ave. — chief among whom are IVIrs. Carrie Rehm, proprietor of "The Rosebank," C. W. Eichling, of the Avenue Floral Company, and P. A. Chopin — appreciative of the consideration accorded their calling, are extending all their efforts to make their establishments as modern and beautiful as possible and have succeeded in making them becoming ornaments to the handsome thoroughfare. H. W. B. "No Flowers, By Request" When a deceased person has left an expression of his or her wishes that no flowers be sent to the funeral, such wishes are more or less strictly respected. Every mark of respect is accorded to our beloved who have departed, and though most of us would like to think that we were buried beneath an avalanche of beautiful floral tributes, meet silent tokens of affectionate remem- brance by many mourning and desolate friends, yet there are folks who, for one reason or another, do re- quest explicitly that no flowers be strewn on their bier or grave. From the point of view of the florist this request is calamitous. The florist's calling leads him to expect that the fragrant S5Tnbols of love in which he deals will be requisitioned at burials, which fortunately for him, is a very general custom. From Danbury, Conn., we have intimation of a severe blow to the florist's trade in the edict by a clergjTuan prohibiting the placing of flowers in the local cemetery. The personal opinion of a clergjrman does not consti- tute the ruling of a church — not even of his own church, although in spiritual matters it ought to carry great effect. Such "edicts" have been heard of before, but we always found them to be still-born. So will this one be, or at all events it must die an early death and then can be decently interred "without flowers" — and without tears. Meanwhile, however, this impertinent and altogether supererogatory formulation by this clergyman is causing a hardship among certain of the florists and is the subject of better criticism also by members of the cleric's congregation. The best treat- ment of such an edict is to disregard it totally. This minister dare not face public opinion in such a matter. 144 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists 20,000 BOXES All that is left Get them while they last, at the following low prices Price List of Florist Boxes 10 18 X 5x3 . 8........21X 5x31^. 12 24 X 5x31^. 16 28 X 5x33^. 5 21 X 8x5 . 17 30 X 5x31^. 6 24x 8x5 . 7 28x 8x5 . 18 30 X 8x5 . 15 36 X 8x5 . 13 30 X 12x6 5,80 14 36x14x6 7.00 Per 100 Manila ...$1.50 ... 1.65 ... 2,15 ... 2,65 ... 2,65 ... 2.85 ... 3.00 ... 3,30 ... 4.00 ... 5,00 19 36x12x6 6.85 Bouquet Boxes 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4,75 19 X 9 X 8 Mist Gray 5,00 Green Mist Gray .$1.65 $1,80 . 1,85 2,10 . 2.35 2,50 2,90 . 2,90 3,00 . 3,20 3,50 . 3.50 3.75 4.75 . 5.50 5.75 . 6.20 6.50 . 7.50 Wreath Boxes SUes ManHa 16x16x7 $5,00 18x18x8 6.00 20x20x9 7.00 22x22x9 8,00 Violet Boxes No. Sizes Per 100 1 8 x5x4 $1,60 2 91^x6x5 1,90 3 10x7x6 2.50 4 12x8x7 3,00 PRINTING— 300 and over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE Less than 300, a charge of 50 cents. Unknown customers, please give reference, or cash with order Henry M. Robinson & Co. WHOLESjiLE COMMISSION FLORISTS Manufacturers and Importers of Florist Supplies Hardy Cut Evergreens Boston, Mass. OUR NEW STORE 1 Wlnthrop Square 32 Otis Street Telephones Main, 2439-2616-261 7-261S Fort HilJ, 25290 The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Slirub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Wriu Jor CompUu Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 in Ave., Landscape Gardening Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- nell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- ■ those who would have 250-page Catalog free. The Hoi Dept. ARecordTo Be Proud Of GIBBONS The Florists* Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, SaddleRiver, N.J. THE SHILAX MAN RED LEVEL, • SLABANK McCray Refrigerators Keep Flowers Fresh and Salable A McCray Refngeratoi and displaying flowers in fresh, salable' condition. than pay for itself in one year by keeping the best investment Write For Our Florist Catalog that illustrates and de- specify catalog you want. No. 73— For Ftorists. No, 91 — For Residences. No. 50— Hotels and Insti- No. 69 — For Grocers. No. GO— For Meat Markets. No. AH— Buitt-to-order for Residences. McCray Refrigerator Company 667 Lake Street Hendallvllle, Indiana CHICAGO 158 N. Wabash Ave. NEW YORK McCray Bldg., 7-9 West 30th Street redlHsllu^MentloTExi THE LEADERS FOR SUPPLIES M* KlC/ti C/U«9 PHILADELPHIA, i PA. Syracuse, N. Y. Business, like the weather the past week, has been exceedingly dull. The cold snap has driven a great many people to warmer climes, and the stay at homes are resting after the very strenuous holi- day times; funeral work has not been very plentiful. Roses are showing the effect of the dull weather rather badly. Carnations are not over plentiful, and fetch 60c. per doz. at the stores. Violets are scarce and keep their price. W. E. Day Co. is making a nice show- ing of heaths and Camellias in its win- dow. The writer has often wondered why some one has not taken up growing Erica gracilis : we used to grow it very exten- sively in England fifty years ago, and it always sold well. There is no doubt it would prove a good seller here ; its beau- tiful bright pink flowers make it most attractive. Novelties are what the people want and are looking for. Alfred Burt, one of the oldest florists here, in conjunction with his daughter and son-in-law, have purchased Mrs. Rob- inson's interest in the Burt store, and will carry on the business. Mr. Burt is well and favorably known to all the craft in this part of the State. Willie Murphy, who was with his uncle P. R. Quinlan for some years and left two years ago to take a position with a large Canadian firm, came home to spend his Christmas holidays and visit his old friends. It is rumored that an effort will be made to revive the Syracuse Florists' Club, C. A. Stewart, for fifteen years as- sistant and supt. of Momingside Ceme- tery, one of the most beautiful in this vicinity, will on March 1 engage in nur- sery and landscape gardening work. He has secured a fine tract of land near Onondaga Valley, which is ideal. He will grow a full line of stock and knows just what is wanted so there is no doubt but that he will make a great success of his venture. There is no city in the country that presents such a good opening for an up-to-date nursery. H. T. Laurel-MossHBoxwood Green Sheet Moss Clump Moss Laurel Stems, large bag. , W. Z. Purnell, Snow Hill, Md. For the Southwestern Market RIBBONS and CHIFFONS 10-inch silk chiffon special at 10c. per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. AH colors. Windier Wholesale Floral Co. 1310 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Southern Wild Smilax Perpetnaled and Natnral Sheet Moss E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala, Do not Let The Accounts Owing You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States & Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, NEW YORK January 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 145 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Now is the time to look up your orders on HEART BOXES ; we liave them in all shades We have the only Sunshine Baskets on the market. They brighten up your place. CH[RRIES for WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY are now in order, also the LiHle "HIGH HATS" for ST. PATRICK'S DAY H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. INSURANCE of Your Plants from Freezing Lehman Wagon Heater There is no cJanger of fire ; no smoke, dirt or gases to injure the plants. They bum Lehman Coal, which costs less than half a cent per hour. 1^-350,000 Lehman Heaters are in actual use, which shows they have merit. Florists everywhere use and recommend them. HAVE YOU ONE? BEWARE OF IMITATIONS! Write for circular telling more about them today. LEHMAN BROS. Bond Street. NEW YORK J. W. ERRINGER, General Western Sales Agent 20 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, 111. qiTe credit where credit la due — Mention 1 Meyer Green SILKALINE More Thread and Less Wood JOHN C. MEYER & CO. The Kervan Co, "^Krh'*' WHOLESALE N™ YORK ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilax, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock, Laurel, Spruce and Bos Wood Branches, Ropings made on order, all kinds Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Green and Bronze agger rerns, ^^reen ana croi Leucothoe Sprays, Sphagnu Sheet, Lump and Spanish Moss Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa Fibre Birch and Cork Barks, etc. All Decorating Material in Season. Will help all around If ; DITim JSL U'lTY 1 1?0 *22 W. 25th street KEjEjU OL I1.I!jIjIjI!jK new york w.Manu,actu« FLORISTS' SUPPLIES rn^^sS'ET^SSI Write ^em yon read this advt. In the Exchange ^_^ JOS. G. NEIDINGER, Florists' Supplies 1515-15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE. PHILADELPHIA. PA. _^ Please mention the Exohange when writoig. WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, M.M Ston. StiMt, ROCHES Will b>l; all ironnd It 7<" mestloa ths Ixehut* I Glyecredltwherecradlt 1 ^ \ y CUTf LOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHII An^lPUIA PA 4 \ / (T Increase thevalueof your plants by using ws Handy Handle Fits securely on any standard pot and by the use of a little Chiffon or Ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional cost increasing the price of your plant ioo%. PRICES 1. '12 inches high $2.50 per dozen. 2. 15 inches high 3.50 per dozen. 3. 18 inches high 4.00 per dozen. 4. 24 inches high 5.00 per dozen. 5. 30 inches high 6.50 per dozen. 6. 36 inches high 9.00 per dozen. At your dealers or direct GEORGE B. HART Manufacturer 24 to 30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. I the Exchange Fancy and Dagger Ferns $1.50 per 1000. Discount on large orders. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., Sc, and 6c. per yard. GALAX, Bronze and Green, 75c. per 1000, or 10,000 lots for $6.50. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 75c. per large sack; 12 bbl. bales, $5.00. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-Ib. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and hav« fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per lanch of 60 sprays. Try them. W/( JC'ndi of Evergreen! Cro^vl Fern Co. Tetegraph Office : New Salem, Mass. MILLINGTON. MASS. ne — Mention Exchange Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt ehipment. $2.50 per case. Perpetuated and Natnral Sheet Mosa CAIJ>WELL The Woodsman Co. Ererylfcing in Southern Evergreens BVFJRaRReP*. ALABAMA MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Wholesale Coiiimissk>ii Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE. Berlin. N.T. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 f-SlSi^'o. Willow and fancy Badids for Htrists 146 The Florists' Exchange Roses. Carnations, Snapdragons, Stevias ALFRED H. LANGJAHR. JSH jaL?.. 130 West 28th St., NEW YORK 1 advt. In the Eschange (iODFREY ASCHMANN'S SPECIALTY Azalea Indica {EASTER Varieties) IMPORTER, GROWER and SHIPPER of In bloom now lor immediate sale. We have M»ra.PETRICK, WHITE VEKVMINEANA, VERVAENEANA, PHABILDE MATHILDE. Sl.OO, $1.25 to S1.50. Lle^^' IW Weber, M. De EcWiaute and ApoUo, larger plants; $1.00, S1.25, $1.60. $2.00. All potted up in 5H-m-. 6-m. and 7-in. Cash with order, please. „ -« » 1 1012 West Ontario Street Godfrey Ascnmann, Philadelphia, pa. yon mention the Eichanse CYCLAMEN and FERNS stock: up for Xmas INow appointed Bostonaod Whltmanl PERNS for 4 .nd S-m. pou, BEGONIA Lumlno... and Prima Donnf -^S-j-gg *< bloom. »2.B0l»doi, $18.00 per 100. J2.00 per doi., J16.00 per 100. iitti ToTROPBS. Jer«ey Beauty. ZH-e- ♦^■o" P" ROOTED aJTTlNGl-MARGUERITES. Mr, *1 on ner 100- white. 7So. per 100; Winter flowering, N *'«hSfl.lt^"and G;.ldS" Bodder 75c. per 100. Te, A. No. 1 Stock F. O. Rii inders. Double white, $1.00 per lOOt yejow. Uoa'j stram, $2.60 per 100. COLEUS. Ver- ier Tarieties, all good ones, BOc. per 100. Cash with order. WEBSTER, MASS. Write them j Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG. HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. J Li. DILLON. - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Will help all aronnd it yon mention the Eichange IT'S EXCLUSIVE See Proof, Page 124 Albany, N. Y. During the last week the decoraUons at the receptions given in honor of Governor Olynn and Commissioner of Education John Huston Finley, also the Chanty Ball, have kept the florists busy. Some very elaborate baskets and designs were '^'^F A 'Danker, Maiden Lane, has in- stalled a fish aquarium in the center of his store again which he had to dispose of during the holidays He /^ f tting . I. No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, January 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 147 Select Cut Flowers The entire cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties, Tea Roses, Double Violets and S>veet Peas M. C. FORD . WHOUBSAUB PUORIST ^^^= 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Phones, 3870-3871 Madison Square Will help all aronnd If yog i .^^^^l • \Gtc/u^, all, and e demand for these almost without ex- ption is weak. The weather being be- N zero, has caused many shipments of wers to arrive in frozen condition, Inging- heavy losses on growers and lolesalers who had standing orders for ese flowers from the retailers; some the frozen stock is a total loss, and e rest is salable only at small prices. 4.m. Beauty Roses are only in fair sup- f, but there are sufficient to meet all esent requirements. Special grade selling at froi "" other grades quoted tremely light. The demand T^f,. for these is abou supply er and meuium giaues uuuiu ue ustju. The higher grade blooms are not bring- ing prices which are in proportion to those obtained for the lower grades. Shawyer, 10c. each; White Killarney, Bride, Bridesmaid and Lady Hillingdon, 8c. to 10c. ; Richmond, Bulgarie and Mi- lady 12c.; Sunburst. Mrs. Aaron "Ward, Chatenay and Mock, 12c. to 15c. The bottom grade blooms are moving very well at from 2c.. to 4c. each. iipply of Carnations, though rtremely large,' abundant the _. . frozen. The demand for Carnations has fallen off considerably since last week, and prices consequently have fallen. The general sell for 4c. The supply of Cattleya con be large, and the demand for blooms at from $15 to $20. and large blooms at from $20 to $30. Sales at optional and oice lall sales realize these figures. Gardenias are in abundant supply, the small blooms are selling at as low a figure as 50c. per doz., and the medium grades from $1 to $2. Sales of extra choice blooms at $3 per doz. are very exceptional. Longiflorum Lilies are , , . . ». . J^Q pgj. JQQ^ from $3 $10. Lily of the "Valley is moving moderately well at from $2 to $3 per 100. with a few sales of the choicest blooms at $4. In miscellaneous flowers there is a moderate supply of Antirrhinums, Daf- fodils, Roman Hyacinths, Mignonette, Paperwhite Narcissus, Stevia and "Wall- flowers, all of which are moving slowly at quoted prices. Among the flowers which were hit hardest by the frost dur- ing transit, were the Sweet Peas, many of which arrived in a damaged condi- tion; such as are fit for sale are meet- ing with a moderate demand at from 50c. to $1.50 per doz. bunches. The demand for Violets has fallen ofC greatly and prices consequently have declined sharply; they are selling very slowly today at about the following figures: 20o, to 40c. per 100 for doubles, 40c. to 75c. for Princess of Wales and 15c. for Gov. Herrick, the last named variety hardly moving at " such flowe Drchids. Garde by the fact prohibits their being ^ Acacia pubescens has appeared market this week, which is al month earlier than usual, and is at $3.50 per bunch. iral sale of flo PHILADELPHIA, ket this week is differently, the sup] ^% Zero Weather But we find enough to do to keep all hands warm Seasonable weather is what we need after all and, although this is hard on the coal pile we must not complain Supply and demand is so well balanced here, that we can take care of either at all times Try Us And See Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones Madison Square 325-5S62>S583 Growers desirous of making a change will find our 1 orders carefully attended to any vim to the business the shortage would be keenly felt. Prices today are about as last week. . cient supply, they are moving slowly at d BOc. each for the best. The sup- " - - ■ light, Richmond )ly of all ^^^ j.w.=^.= ..3 „B.", "— ispecially so. There are probably I'hlte than pink to be had. Cypripediu The general 12 %c. and pecials in 1 the Car- i/enly Tight call for Cattleya orchids moves the limited quantity now g: prices are from 25c. to 50c. and a few Dendro- 'Pormosum at 35c. to 60c. Gardenias are not over plentiful and are moving slowly at $1 to $3 per doz. Valley is in light supply, while the receipt of giganteum Lilies is increasing. They are selling at from 8c. to 12 %c.; Callas at 12iXc. and 15c. Sweet Peas are increasing; they are a welcome ad- dition and are meeting a lively call at 40c. to $1.60 per 100. There are enough "Violets for all re- quirements. Snapdragon is scarce: the best are bringing $2 per doz. In Paperwhite Narcissi and in Stevias the market is well supplied. Golden Spurs and Trumpet Major are on the In- crease, and they have declined to 4o. Daisies are in limited supply, while the local supply of Asparagus plumosus is increasing. Greens are selling well. BOSTON, Jan. 13.— This was the cold- est day in this city for a decade. We have had lower temperatures, but as far as the writer can recollect, never a colder wind. On Monday, about noon, the ther- mometer registered 33 deg. and from that time on until next morning the mer- cury kept going down until it reached 8 deg. and 10 deg. below zero, with a 72-mile-an-hour gale. Never before in our experience have advanced in price since last week. Prices on all kinds are from ?3 to $4 per 100, with fancy flowers of Pink De- light, Eenora, Beacon going at $6 per 100. Easter Lilies are in fair supply at $12.50 per 100. Callas are plentiful at ?1.50 per doz. Trumpet Major Daffodils few frozen ig nearly all On Tuesday, the 13th, there was very little business and very little material of anv kind, also few buyers. There is a great scarcity of Roses and Carnations; in fact of the former it is ity in this city, consequently prices have advanced on these commodities. American Beauty Roses are not plen- tiful, but the demand is light and prices White Killarney, good influx of Cattleya ig at S3 to ?5 per do! ot plentiful. inferior at $1 per doz. Paperwhite Nar- cissus is in good supply at $2 per 100. Roman Hyacinths are worth $2 per 100. There — _ „ _ - - which are selling at 53 to ?5 per Gardenias are ' ' ■" ' Sweet Peas 76c. to $1 per 100. There is a light supply of Marguerites and the crop of Mignonette is not abundant. There is a good supply of greenery of all kinds. R. C; INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 12.— The funeral work lacking during the holidays came last week in generous quantity, so that the market was soon cleared of all sur- plus stock. Prices have decreased con- tinuously since the holidays, so that a very profitable basis is open for funeral work. Shipping business has been un- usually brisk and well distributed 20c. per spray. Freesia nations seem to be decidedly distasteful to the regular flower patron right : ' ' they • ' -' '" ' best selling lerican. Beauty is somewhat quality, at $5 to $50 per 100. . long grades in order to obtain those medium lengths. Fireflame Ro kind, better necessary to tak $10 per Id Cecil -eetheart, at $2.50 per IC best sellers we have found o losum at $10 to $12.50 per 10 Potted plants are suffering I demand. There is not th. lem there should be. in vie stremely cold 53 WEST 28th ST. Telephone 7362 Madison Sq. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK WHOLBSAUB WHOLESALE Cattley9s : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses "^e^^A^l^i^iy^^rnT 148 The Florists' Exchange Write them 3 ■ Id the Exchange LILAC SWEET PEAS, CARNATIONS, ROSES, LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY. SMILAX WILLIAM P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, M&dlson Square 5335 Roses and Carnations ALL THE BEST VARIETIES JONQUILS FREESIAS SWEET PEAS Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Madison Sq, tS'Ssto past week has been fairly good. There has been quite a number of nice recep- tions, ana an unusual amount of funeral ■work to help out. Prices have receded somewhat from the New Tear's quota- tions, but still remain satisfactory. Am. Beauty Roses are plentiful enough 10c. each. Sweet Peas an better, and mo $1 per 100. Lili d Violets ve fairly ■ es are plen Ruhrum L able iful and go well limited J sell at 6c, Greens are plentiful except Smilax. O. K. S. CHICAGO, Jan. 13.— The cloudy weather that followed immediately after the holiday trade has not given this market an opportunity to get back to the usual conditions that follow soon after the holiday tradf are partic Short stoc ult is GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28*h Street ^ii, ^i^Ti^n.r. NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere mention the Exchange Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City TefS Consignments Solicited mand, which has not been heavy in the local or the shipping trade been a rather poor week of busi- is some short stock but it is so poor that nobody wants it. Good long Beauty sold on Monday at $4 per doz. Killarneys and all other Roses are quite scarce; the prices vary from day to day and it is not a matter of price so much as it is to get the stock. Some short Killarneys have been sold as high $10 per 100. Th< market regulates itself according to the supply that comes in, so that more stock will have to be produced before this crop gets down to its normal basis for this season. Carnations hi supply of these gardless of the u] For a few days las little more on the was a demand for. nging $4 [favorable weather. est fancy stock „___„ . _ . _ 100, while the and poorer grades are bringing $2 per 100. The supply of Violets is fully up to the demand; the entire supply cornes from the Eastern growers. The de- mand for Violets was slow the past week fully. The Tulii . ^_ each week. Tulips have been from $3 to $5 per 100 according to stem and quality. There are a lot of short stemmed Tulips coming in that have been sold for $2 per 100. Jonquils are in good demand and the supply is fair; these have been bringing ?5 per 100 since they made their appearance on the market. Paperwhite n,'--'—' -..■*- plentiful, but the whi to this writing, coming in more plentl- getting larger fefling iths Roman Hya- 3een but little and then only ots. The supply of Easter Valley is in keeping „ for stock. Sweet Peas ntiful. Stevia and Mig- been short. X-Ray Pictures of Flowers Beautiful radiographs of flowers, leaves, berries, insects, or small animals have been taken within the last eighteen months, opening up a vast field of use- fulness for the study of the internal struc- tures of minute specimens by botanists, entomologists, and research workers in many other sciences, including physiology and paleontology. These X-ray photo- graphs show not only the internal struc- ture of the flowers, insects, and other objects, but their external form and out- line ; the glance of the observer compre- hends aU. New York State Notes Poughkeepsie The Salttord Flower Shop has a unique from a horizontal rod half way window. The Haggarty Floral 'Cki. "has a very effective store decoration of Spanish moss and Southern Smilax, with prepared Palmetto leaves, which give the appear- ance of a miniature forest. ■Conrad Gindra reports an entire clean up on blooming plants. Kingston Perhaps the best description of the store of V. Burgevin & Son at the tlnie of your correspondent's visit, is that it was a veritable bower of beauty. Groups of handsomely decorated plants and hampers artistically arranged throughout the store made it one of the sights of Kingston. This firm had the decorations for the Kingston Auto Club dinner, which were very elaborate. W. Williams has recently returned from abroad, to find business booming. He bas been a constant reader of the Florists' Exchange for over eleven years and to quote him, "He cannot see how any florist can get along without it." F. Myers, foreman for W. Williams, is spending his honeymoon in New York City. Port Jervis F. K. Lameraux reports holiday busi- ness very good, witih an unusual rush in funeral flowers. Recently he was mak- ing a handsome casket blanket of Carna- tions and Maidenhair fern for the funeral of a prominent resident of that city. Newburgh Holiday business in Newburgh was ex- ceptionally good. The demand for flow- ering plants being greater than that of any previous year. The Yuess Co. re- ports the best holiday season since it has been in business. Miss Caldwell, store manager for the Newburgh Floral "Co., reports a large number of Christmas decorations. Good Trade Items Have you built a new house? Have you bought a new boiler? Are you trying out new Koses, new Carnations? Does any part of your business per- Any marriages, deaths, accidents, fires? Anything else new? Communications to our editor on any subject covering a trade item concemiiig yourself or your careful attention name and address TELEPHONES— Madison Square 167 and 4468 ESTABLISHED 1887 J. K. ALLEN, I06 weST 38tH ST., ISEW^ YORK BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU Mntnal Reciprocity— Saw It in the Kichange m The Florists' Exchange 149 Bonnet & Blake I Livings Wholesale Florists ston St, BROOKLYN, N. Y. lephones: 1293-4 Main ■ . orders carefully attended to. Give us a trial. CutFlower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street dOOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK 3pea every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL, Jr.. Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists i5-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUI flOWER EXCHANGE ElOOR, COOGAN BLDG. Open AI IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madiaon Square ). Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In Cut ^Flowers and Supplies 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square Conalet - - - ' choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street rd.459iMa!Q BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones { ^J^| } Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist newest 28tli street, New Yorit City Telephone, 2515 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them yoj read this advt. in the Eichange WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 28th Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE S94e MADISON SQUARE Mutual Reciprocity— Saw It In the Bighange Hntnal BeclBrocitj— Saw HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY •'""^SBTor VALLEY *^^=Wand CARDKNIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. ;.V5rro°5S 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schen ck . TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WholBsale Florists 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 101 West 28th St, NEW YORK Telephone, 7415 Madison Square BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. "WHOUESAUB PUORISTS, Conslenments Solicited Telephone,. Madiaon Square {}8«|} 34 WSSt 28th St., NEW YORK Write them yon read thla adTt. In the Exchange Horace E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST ■J? WFST 2Sth STREET Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, Jan. 14, 1914 Prices quoted are by the huadred unless otherwse noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday ady Hillm^don ride & Maid, Special. No!?.'.' Mra. George Shawyer . Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrae. Abel Chatenay . Milady Hybridum and Croweanum. , Antirrhinum, per bunch. n-^t^.^.:: ■ Bouvardla, per bunch. , Plumosus. bunches. . 10.00 to 16.00 2.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 5.00 3 00 to 12.00 r-White., Standard J Pinlc. Varieties {Whit. Pink. Red. Yello ighest J Pin '•> Lvel (*The Highest J Pink. Grades of Sfd -^R^.. Yellow and \ Novelties Daffodils, per doz Forget-Me-Not, per bunch. . Gardenias, per doz Hyacinths Lilac, per bunch Lilies. Longifionim Lilies, Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch. Smilax, per doz. strings Steyia, per bunch Stocl£s Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches.. . double. single, Princess of Wales.. . single. Gov. Hcrricfc Wallflowers, per bunch . 2.00 to 3 00 All the new and standard riwOtiO Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable C U T F LOW E R S WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 West 28 1!^ 1 a AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28tti St., NEW YORK Mutual Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eichangs Louis M. Noe Louis A. Noe miOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W 26th SL, NEW YORK Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it In the Excbaoge Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Shipping orders given personal atten- tion and satbfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SLINN. Wholesala Florirt Mutual Reciprocity— Saw 1 New York The seTenth annual ball of the Greek- American Florists' Association will be held at Terrace Garden, 58th St., on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13. This is one of the most important social events of the year among the florists, and is always largely attended by florists of all na- tionalities. The committee of arrange- ment this year consists of George Poly- kranas, chairman; N. Christatos, D. J. Pappas, P. Velotas, John Tryforos, James Oapa.rell, George Rontires, Theo- dore Cardasis, and John Tagaris. The members of the committee are putting forth every effort to make this annual ball in its every feature more inviting and enjoyable than any former event of its kind, and they ask the whole hearted aid of the members of the association, its friends and florists at large in the fur- therance of their work. The Horticultural Society of New York will hold its opening exhibition of the year at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West amd 77th St., on Jan. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. The schedule provides premiums for Or- chid plants in flower and cut Orchid blooms, and for cut blooms of Sweet Peas for non-commercial growers ; also for cut blooms of Carnations. Special premiums may be awarded to plants and blooms 0(f merit not mentioned in the schedule. This monthly show should re- ceive the generous support of both pri- ISO The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. is due — Uentloa Exchanee PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Give credit wtierecredit is due — Mention Exchange vate gardeners and commercial growers. The decorations of the four floors of the New Grand iCemtral Palace, 47th st. -and Lexington ave., for the automobile show held there from Jan. 3 to 10, were executed by Suhrer & Gay of 31 E. 125th St. These consisted of a very pro- fuse use of Southern Smilax festooned on the heads of all the pillars, along the galleries, the electric lights and at eycrj- other point of vantage on the four floors. This Smilax was interspersed with red and yellow artificial Eoses, which gave a touch of color to the deco- rations, which was further increased by the use of boughs of red Beech foliage. The work was well done, and the effect was fine. Some fine plants of Azalea Mme. Jean Haerens were noted in the conservatories of Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 28th St., this week. The blooms are large, and the color is pretty. There were also seen at the same jDlaee some of the finest Sweet Peas, with long stems, noted in ' the market this season. Fine blooms of that now little grown, but very haJidsome Rose Mme. Abel Chatenay, also of the beautiful and unique Rose Jonkheer J. L. Miock, and Mrs. Aaron Ward, Sunburst, and Bul- garie Roses were noted recently at Traendly & Schemck's, 131 W. 2Sth St., where a steady supply of these Roses is maintained. Some of the finest long stemmed Mignonette arriving in the market was noted at the Growers' Cut Flower Co., 129 W. 28th St., this week. Purity Freesia of remarkable quality on stems ISiu. to 20in. long was noted recently at the store of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, 34 W. 28th st. Freesia of this quality usually meets with a fair demand at reasonable amd satisfactory prices, when poorer stock is begging for buyers. Many flowers, including Roses, Carna- tions, Lilies and other bulbous stock, arrived badly frosted on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings of this week. In many cases failure to line properly the corners of the boxes, though other parts of the box were well lined, was the cause of the loss. A. L. Miller has purchased a farm of 25 acres, with two dwellings and two barns, within half a mile of his present Jamaica establishment. The new prop- erty will be used for planting greenhouse stock, etc. Mr. Miller previously had 13 acres, with approximately 50,000 sg. ft. of glass. It is said the price of the new property was over $32,000. Schloss Bros., The Ribbon House, for- merly of 542-544 Broadway, have re- moved to larger and more convenient quarters at 31 and 33 East 2Sth St.. where old and new customers will be welcomed. Boston The weather is much colder now, but very little snow has fallen in the vicinity of this city. However, a little further north the ground has a 4in. covering which gives good protection to low grow- ing plants. Business is still quiet and has not gained much since Christmas. The crops of Carnations and Roses are not so heavy as they were two weeks ago, and this helps the situation somewhat. Mrs. Francis King of Alma, Michigan, delivered a lecture before the members of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society on Saturday, Jan. 10. There was a very large and interested audience, the subject being "Flower Groupings in a Michigan Garden." It is strange that at all the lec- tures we have ever attended on this sub- ject, we have always come away disap- ROSES=CARNATIONS=VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Send for prices Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unlesa othetwiae noted 6.00 to 10.00 S.OO to 10.00 6.00 to 12.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES i^illarney ■ White IGUarney Bride and Bridesmaid. . K.A.Victoria My Maryland Richmond Perle Double Pink Killarney.. 8, Inf. grade r White... Standard I Pink LYellow and ^ •Fancy PWhite (•The high- J Pink BBt grades of"| Red sta'Syars.) LVeUow and > Ferns. Hardy Gardenias (per doz.) LiUes, Harristi and Longi . . Lily ot the Valley Narcissi — Paperwhite Trumpet Major.. Orchids— Cattleyas. pet do! Cyoripediums.... Roman Hyadn 40.00 to 50.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 .75 to 1.00 ... to 1.00 ... to 1.00 BOSTON MASS. ^"R-4ii.|ser; WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. r;ivp frPflH whtTP frpdlt la (Inp — \fpntlnn Ex( Queen, Sanbarsts, Tafta, Oardlnala, Wards. Choice Carnations, Valley, Cattleyas, Vio- lets. Send Jot priett, Web(uttbe$oods New England Florist Supply Co. Violet and Green Foil, 20c. per lb. ; plain foil, 9c. 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Write them yon read this advt. in the Exchange We are the Headquarters for Cut Orchids and Gardenias We have the healthiest stock of Gardenias in the Country, and are now booking orders for young F. J. DOLANSKY, . pots, $tS.0O per 100 114 Market Street, LYNN, MASS. Mutual Reciprocity — Sa\^ B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HUl 1083 Open 6.30 A. M. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange HOITON&HUNKEICO Wholssale FLOMSTS and FLORISTS' SUPPUE Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS MILWAUKEE, IMj p. O. Boi— 103 idvt. In the Exchange Write them you read this pointed. What can a person learn froc a picture when it is flasiied on tlie sereei and in less than half a minute it is take), away? The fact is that it is a hard suh ject, and very little understood at th present time. There was very little dis cussion after the lecture. The next wiJ be on Jan. 17, when George H. Petersoi Fair Lawn, N. J., will give a lecture o: "The Hybrid Tea Rose of Today." Wax Bros., on Tremont St., have a all times very showy and well arrange windows. They have been very bus. lately, and during the past week hav been featuring orchids in their window! Carnation growers in this vicinity ar taking quite an interest in the America Carnation Society's convention at Clevc land on Jan. 28 and 29. As it looks no« there will be a good delegation from thi city. Those who are thinking of attend ing the meetings can obtain full informs tion by writing either to Wm. Nieholsoi or S. J. Goddard of Framingham. At the Horticultural Hall on Saturdaj Jan. 10, Wm. Thatcher, gardener for Mn John L. Gardner, exhibited the fines group of Euphorbia Jacquinseflora tha has ever been seen in this city. Thei were about a hundred plants. They wer grown in 6in. pots, three plants in a pc and were about ISin. high. If plani like these were grown by the trade fc hen grown well, awarded the society's silver medal for tt group. The Carnation houses of H. H. Roger of South Sudbury, are looking remarl ably well at this time, and be is cuttiu very good flowers of Pink Delight, Whil Enchantress, Beacon and Winsor. A. M. Davenport, of Watertown, : busy propagating his new Begonia Flo: ence Davenport. Large batches have bee rooted already. Many orders are belli booked and the houses are filled up agai with Easter plants. | F. J. Dolansky, of Lynn, has a ni< cut of Gardenias, and the plants, wit which he has several houses, look remarl ably healthy. He has a heavy cut of o chid flowers now. His Roses are blooD ing freely and he has a nice crop of Ca nations. Mrs. William Nicholson, of Framini ham, has been on the sick list sin( Christmas but Mr. Nicholson informt the writer that she is slightly better. A who have had the pleasure of meetii this amiable lady will be glad to leal of the improvement. Prof. Mackie, of Aberdeen Universit Scotland, was a visitor last week. E is thoroughly interested in floricultu: and is the son of an Aberdeen gardene Robert Cameron gave him a glimpse the glass department at Harvard CoUe§ and John K. M. L. Farquhar showed hi the sights of Boston, and in the evenii he delivered a lecture at Tremont Temp on "The Scots Dialect." It's a delight find a man who is not in the business be so much interested in flowers. He d not forget the lessons his father taug him in his youth. - Wm. N. Craig lectured before the Ma ket Gardeners' Association of Boston i Saturday, Jan. 10. Samuel Burns, of the Wethered O was in the city this week. He saya t firm has been quite busy in New Englai during the past Summer. The compai has built greenhouses for Alexand Corchrane, Hamilton, Mass. ; Thom P. B. Beal, Beverly; H. D. Wood West Newton, Mass., and finished - Dec. 24 a greenhouse for A. H. Higgi son, South Lincoln. The landscape gardening classes und the auspices of the Gardeners and F, rists' Club are well attended this yei and the young men show great inten in their work. In addition to the wo of making plans they have had sevei talks on practical subjects such as plai ing by the aid of dynamite, road constri tion and drainage, and the proper plai ing of trees and shrubs. The houses of the W. W. Edgar Co. £ all rearranged again, and the plants i The Florists' Exchange ISl CARNATIONS $3.00 to $5.00 per 100 The quality ot our Cai nations giades very high. If you are not usinj our Carnations try a sample shipment, and make com ' " will come back for more. GORGEOUS GARDENIAS $2.00-14.00 per dozen, $15.00-$25.00 per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. For the balance of the season you can depend on us for all the Gardenias you may need. The quality is as fine as any grown and our prices are always right. SPRING FLOWERS WHITE LILAC ^^^ s^^^t *'''°' ^ '""^^ """""'^ '^"^ "'°™'''" i' SWEET PEAS P'="-,.ioo- ''^''- "^'-s"- - F">"- ^ mignonette" P" wo- « JONQUILS DAISIES PUSSY-WILLOW Per bunch 50c. to ROMANS LUPINUS WALLFLOWER Per bunch i We can furnish now in quantity Killarney Brilliant and Irish Fire Flame. Novelties, but the prices are very reasonable. The Leo Niessen Co. ^ N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa. ¥holesale Prices of Cut Flowers laltimore Buffalo vAMFt! ANm VARIFTIFS Phila. Pittsburg St. Louis n. 14. 1914 Jan. 13. 1914 '^"^^^ *^ VARIETIES j^___ ^^^_ ^^,^1^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^_ 4.00 to 6 00 6.00 to 12.00 5.00 to 12.00 5.00 to S.OO 5.00 to 10 00 . Beauty, fancy— spl. 40.00 3.00 to 15.00 12.00 t ?^a Bride and Bridesmaid. K.A.Victoria My Maryland Double Pink Killamey.. Mrs. Aaron Ward Bulgarie Adiantum AntlrrhlnumB Aaparagus, Plumosus, bi 6.00 to 16.00 . . . . t 15.00 to 60.00 26.00 1 Sprengeri, bunches 36.00 to 60.00 2.00 t Camatluns. Int. grades, all col. r-White Standard J Pink Varieties S F ' •Fancy rWhite. (•The high- J Pink.. est grades ofS Red... stan'd Yars.) LveUow LYeUowandvar. Roman Hyacinths Smilax (per doz. strings). Snapdragon (perdoz.) . . . Sweet Peas Viojett, doable Wallflowers, per doz 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 3.00 '2.60 to 15^ J to 6.00,35.00 to e r NEW CARNATIONS MATCHLESS The wonderful new Whil Carnation. No up-to-dal grower can afford to be withoi this splendid introduction, in mediate delivery if you ord< Price. S12.00 per 100. SIOO.UU per 1000. CHAMPION tn scarlet what White Won- in white. The introducer .; it at the head of the scar- Carnations for commercial vers. Very free, strong did, well-rooted cut- immediate delivery, WHITe"wONDER. S3.50 per 100. S30.00 per lOOO. ROSETTE. S3.00 per 100. S25.00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS SU- PREME. S6.00 per 100, MRS:C.''w.'wARD. S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. BENORA (best variegated). 85.00 per 100, 840.00 per NORTHPORT. S6.00 per 100, 850.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme Is proving itself far better NEW ROSES KILLARNEY BRILLIANT obably no Rose has won the laurels this Rose has- ver .^hown. The best commercial Rose of the Tutur OWN ROOT. S30.00 per 100, S250.00 per 1000. GRAFTED, S35.00 per 100. $300.00 per 1000. GRAFTING EYES. S200.00 per 1000. Tiediate delivery. Special quotations on larger quar A D L E Y ; new Crimson Rose, an - s large and double, borne OWN ROOT. S30.00 f GRAFTED. -535.00 per seedling, of strong, vigorous gr( FARLEYENSE PLANTS t^ nT^ntf^lkJC Many new patterns in esch KIISDUINS ofour newcatalritues. ad»i BUSINESS HOURS: sive Ribbo: 7:30 a. r and 810.00. you a copy. p^ S. S. Pcnnock-Meclian Co I ^^^1L I THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHia *^nV/l 7 Philadelphia New York rV \,J 1608-20 Ludlow Street 1 1 7 West 28th Street i ^>r Washington Baltimore Franklin and SL Paul Sts. 1216 H Street, N.W. Bereer Bros, lilac "^^O White and Colored, in any quanti WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ,„;;u, Nertb 13tli Street. PHIUDarillA, PA. ecredltlsdue — Mention F Easter are being grown along. The com- pany is well pleased with its Christmas business. More Azaleas were sold than ever before. The Rose houses of Peirce Bros, of Waltham are looking well, and they are cutting good Killarney and White Kil- larney Roses. They had an immense crop of good Richmond Roses for Christmas. Thev devote two houses to Lady Hilling- don Rose. A. E. Peirce says he wishes he had grown Roses before now as he is having such good success with them. The other crops all look well. The next show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be on Jan. 31 and February 1. Primroses, Cyclamens, Begonias, Freesias, Carnations and Roses are included in the schedule. E. K. Mundy of Reading, is sending to the Boston Flower Exchange, in addition to his cut of grandiflora Sweet Peas, some very good flowers of Spencer varieties which are bought up quickly at good The Henry JM. Robinson Co. is quite White and Colored, in any quantity. The finest arriving in Philadelphia. JOHN W. MclNTYRE 1713 RANSTEAD ST., PHIUDELPHIA, PA Will help all around if you mention the Exchange busy ; its shipping business has been heavy lately. The company is receiving heavy consignments almost daily from Europe. We noted recently very fine Roses and Carnations of the newest and best varieties. Welch Bros, are quite busy and sending large shipments of flowers to their out of town customers. P. Welch, vice-presi- dent of the S. A. F., is busy already form- ulating plans and means of entertaining the society when the members come to this city next August. H. Huebner of Groton was a visitor last week. He is busy propagating his Winterflowering Snapdragons and is hav- ing good success. His house of plants of Erica melanthera proved a boon to him in December. He grows double Violets, but like the plants of all others, they have flowered very sparingly this season. One of the most successful growers of Violets is Everett E. Cummings of Wo- burn. He had a big cut of single varie- ties for Christmas. R. C. 152 The Florists' Exchange ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 50 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Give credit i Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO. ILL. » credit 1« dne— Mention Bxcbangc Write them Ton read thl, aflvt. In tte Brchmge 1st. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Orders for Defivery in the North- |L.L.MAY&CO.,St.Paul,Minn. FLORISTS 3 Exchange when \ E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, IND. Mntnal Reclproelty— Saw It In the Exchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN .^-^. CUT FLOWERS MI Telegraph and Telephone Chdeii Gnren Prompt AttentioD 12-74 East Randolph Street Greeobottses. Morton Grove, IlL Write them you read this advt. Id the Bxcb "The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, Jan. 14, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted 1 the Exchange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE ao East Randolph Street ROSES— American Beauty. Specials P 20-inch sterna White and Pink KlUarney. Fancy Medium Short KlUamey Queen Milady, special Mrs. Aaron Ward, apecial. . My Maryland, special. Richmond, special CARNATIONS— •Fancy fv (♦The Highest I S Grades ot Sfd S ^ Varieties.) [^K .to 10.00 .to g.OOliAdlantum. to 6.00 I Asparagus, 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 . 10.00 I Bouvardias . .15.00 Boxwood I 10.00 Ferns, hardy. 5 Valley t.; i&M \ 1 Mlinonette^ .... . . . . to 12.00 Narcissus, Paper Wh to 10.00 Orchids— Cattleyas... . ) to 8.00 Dendrobiums', ... to 15.00 I Polnsettlas, . 16c. per lb. , . . .per 1000 ...per 1000 ) 16.00 I Roman Hyacinths., Smilai •■■•■• Snapdragons, bunch 4.00 to 6.00 A. L. Randall Company CHICAGO, ILL. advt. In the Exchange H. G. 6[RNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO.; Magnolia leaves $1 .35 per.box re credit where credit is due— Mention Eichante WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt I 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the Exchange when writine. CmCAQO Write them you read this advt. in t Philadelphia Some one has suggested that Mole Bt. be termed the little West 28th st. The latest addition to the florists' row here is A. L. Fortunes, formerly of New Yorlj City, handling ferns and Galax. Edward Alburger of Pencoyd finds the automobile delivery a wonderful help in his business; he has several ears that are in daily use between Manayunk and Philadelphia. He has an excellent Ihouse of Oai-nations consisting ot the latest varieties. Also noted here was a house of multiflorum Lilies farther ad- vanced than any other we have seen this season. A splendid lot of Cyclamens were in bloom for the holidays. Chas. W. Morris, who for many years kept a plant stand at 12th and Filbert st. dropped dead from heart disease on Sat- urday last, and was buried on Wednes- day, .Ian. 14. John Albredit, mayor ot Pencoyd, re- built one of his houses last Ffill and has it now filled with 6000 Giganteum Lihes for Easter. They are well advanced tor this time of the year. His Honor was not at home at the time of my visit, he taking a little relaxation trying out his latest trotter over ithe Speedway- A. N. Pierson ot Oromwell, Conn., and Herman WarendorfE of New York were recently in town, as were also A. M. Herr aid B. F. Barr of Lancaster, Pa. The West Laurel Hill Cemetery Co. h.^s added two new propagating houses to its range, each 10ft. x 150 ft., and re this year. FERNS FOR DISHES PINE ASSORTMENT OF BEST VARIETIES. STOCK IS VERY FINE1___ WHITMANI AND BOSTON FERNS IN 6, 7, 8 INCH POTS SEMDSFtKR PRICES ERNEST OECHSLIN o-'^ ^-^^^"if ^S^^sAl'I^Z. ***■"* Mutnal Reciprocity— Saw It In the Hxchange Eight ' ger of the Philadelphia i of the Lord g are some of their recent contracts: vv. P. Worth, Coatesville, Pa., range of iron frame greenhouses, including large palm house. Stevenson Sros., Towson, Md., material for iron frame greenhouse 44tt. x ZiUtt. and passage house, 12ft. x 50ft. Stephen They and posts. Manager Donaghy has this immense plant factory in splendid run- showing ning order. The quantity of stock grown larney Roses of excel here for retail sales is enormous, total- i^^^^^^r., fn M. ling about half a million plants mgm ger or toe r in.>.n^.^..^ thousand Lilies are being grown for Eas- I & Burnham Co-, the folh ter and are now in active growth. The London Flower Shop experienced a trifling loss on Monday evening, Jan. 12, through a fire that occurred m a tailoring shop on the second floor of the building they occupy. The greatest damage was done by the water coming through the ceiling. Mr. Tabor states it scarcely interrupted business. M Rice Co., Inc., held its annual meet- ing on Monday, Jan. 12, at which the otticers and directors, who served last year, were re-elected, as follows: B. Eschner, president and treasurer ; Ray- mond Brunswick, secretary; Arthur Zirkman, vice-president, Frank J. Far- nev and Robt. Q. Schoch. Emil Brasgates, one of our uptown florists, reports a recent visit from that noble bird, the stork. ^ ^ „ ^ , „ John Cella, late with J. J. Habermehl s iSons, is now with Chas. Pox,, Sr. George Craig has been having an ex- cellent Midwinter season. He finds his autocar a splendid help, especially for suburban delivery. T. Nelson Geiger always keeps a pretty window display very artistically ar- ranged, in which Robt- Stewart shows good t^te. . , -r 1. Charles Moorby, formerly with Jacob Becker, is now with Eugene Weiss on Germantown ave. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. reports increasing arrivals of excellent Carna- Th'e Joseph Heacock Co. is cutting =ome ot the finest Richmond Roses com- ing into Philadelphia. This variety is rather shy at present. . -Some fine Snapdragons and Lupines were recently noted at the Leo Niessen Co. Mr. Niessen reports excellent busi- ness at the Baltimore branch. John Mclntyre is receiving regular shipments ot white and colored Lilac, a specialty with him. Berger Bros, are showing some long stemmed Pmk Kil- " t color. According to M. C- Wright, mana- Have you tried our Classified columns? They are "the clearing house" of the Trade. Nothing equals them for moving surplus stock quickly. Try a 30o. ad. Mortensen; Southampton, Pa., complete erection of iron frame greenhouse, 62tt. X 300ft., including iron frame passage- P J. Mooney, Atlantic City, N. J., ma- terial for pipe frame greenhouse 20ft. x 60ft W. M. Anderson, Sharon Hill, Pa., complete erection of iron frame green- house 22ft. X 60ft. State College of Agri- culture, Athens, Ga., material for three pipe frame greenhouses, eacb .iott. x 100ft. Charles I- Kent, Morton, Pa-, ma- terial for pipe frame greenhouse, 17ft. x 50ft Jesse P. King, Mt. Airy, Md., ma- terial for two iron frame greenhouses, each 50ft. x 175ft- and passage 16ft x 110ft. Dr. Susan Corson, Drexel Hill, Pa-, complete erection of iron frame "reenhouse. Bethlehem Steel Company, South Bethlehem, Pa., complete erection of iron frame grenhouse 25ft. x 100ft. Also the material for pipe frame green- house for William Tuttleman. Melrose Park Pa-; Harold M. Ware, Edgemoor, Del. ; and Philippo Gravatt, Washington, D. C- Chicago Cook County Florists' Association will hold its second annual ball in the Colum- bia Hall, N. Clark st. and Germania pi., on Jan. 21. . - , . ^ , Friday,. Jan- 9, was the brightest day in Chicago this year, when this city was visited by one hour and ten minutes of sunshine. This was considered a record. It is estimated by some of the local papers that Chicago florists are losing $1000 a day through the continued cloudy weather. The weather bureau shows that the sun has shone only 37 per cent, of the time from Nov. 1 to Jan. 10. A. Engbrecht, 2115 West 21st pi., cor- ner of Leavitt st-, states that business m his section of the city is good all the time. A handsome iron frame greenhouse on a substantial concrete foundation is in the rear ot his store, where ferns and palms for decorative purposes are grown. The oSice and greenhouse are situated over a large cellar, where Mushrooms are grown extensively. The beds are so planted as to keep up a succession of bearing beds all the time. This stock is disposed of to the local hotels and when the supply is large is sent to the com- mission men on South Water st. Pure culture spawn is used. „ „ , „ Geo. Sykes of the Lord & Burnham Co. has been in St. Paul for the past week. The proposed erection of a large range of glass for Como Park by the city of St. Paul was of suflicient inducement to bring representatives of most of the greenhouse construction companies in the country to that city. The bids for the work were opened last week. Another new company in the green- house construction line is making its plans to enter this trade in this city. The new concern is the Braun & Ickes Co. Carl Ickes was vice-president and treas- urer of the A. Deitsch Co. up to last hen he resigned. Julius Braun, er partner, is a mill man of many ■ience and will have charge of the manufacturing end ot the new cor- poration. A piece of land has been pur- chased and the plans for the buildings approved so that the work of the erection of the factory will be commenced as early as possible. , At the John C. Moninger Company s mills and factories on Blackhawk st business was never better. Every depart- ment in all of the six factories and office buildings is taxed to its fullest capacity to keep up with the rush. In the offices where the estimating, drawing, and cor- respondence is handled night work has been necessary since the first of the year. Orders come in from widely separated parts of the country, including a ltlO,UW private conservatory and palm house at Orange, Texas ; two 60ft. iron frame com- mercial houses for J. D. Smedley, Fargo, N D. ; and a commercial iron frame house 40tt.x lOOft. at Patchogue, L. I., N T , are only a few of the recent con- tracts secured by this company. E- F. Kurowski, president of the company, has iust returned from a trip to St. Paul, Minn., and also expects to be present at the meeting of the jVmerican Carnation Society at Cleveland, O., on Jan. 28. Spring, the othe years' exper: January 17, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 153 FOR "POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR M» TEARS Write for Catatogum and Discounta A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAMD CITY, N. T., Praraon Sto'eet CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1765 DREER'S"R|VERTON SPECIAL" Pi?n* Jub ■■■■■■■ No.Diam.Each Doz. 0 SO io. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 m. 1.30 14 00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 HENRY A. DREER,«'«''fiJ^u''ppuEl''""- 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange August Jurgens is cutting some fine La Eeine and Mon. Tresor Tulips, as well as a splendid lot of Daffodils. This stock is consigned to tiie Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Association. John Muir states that huslness at his two stores on the South Side has been very good during the holidays. The busi- ness at his new store on Monroe st. has also been good. There has been a let up in business since the first of the year that has caused no particular worry, as all blooming plant stock was sold out during the holidays, and cut flower stock has been very much on the short side. The original houses that were built 15 years ago for the Chicago Carnation Co., at Joliet, will all be taken down this Summer and replaced with the best mod- ern houses it is possible to erect. The old Win. gutters will be replaced by Sin. iron gutters, and the 12in, wooden posts that supported them will all be of gal- vanized piping. Too much material in the construction of the old fashioned houses has always been an obstruction to getting the full amount of light and sun- shine into the greenhouses. It takes the greenhouses of modern construction to produce the best stock in all lines of flow- ering plants during the Winter months. Mr. Pyfer will attend the meeting of the American Carnation Society at Cleveland on Jan. 28 and will he an exhibitor in several of the classes. A. M. Sanders, recently with S. S. Ski- delsky & Co., Philadelphia, has entered the employment of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. and started on the road last week as a traveling salesman. Mr. Sanders is well known to the trade in many sec- tions of the country and hag the best wishes of many friends in his new field of action. florists for its St. Valentine's Day folder. It has now on its books the leading houses in the trade in all the large cities that it has contracted to furnish its special service to for all occasions when flowers are in good demand. The St. Valentine's Day service will be followed up with a special service in ideas and suggestions for Easter advertising. W. D. Desmond of Minneapolis has been in the city during the past few days and states that business with all in the trade in his home city has been the very best during the recent holiday sea- Another seed house is in the course of opening in this city ; the location is 331 W. Randolph st., corner of Jlarket St.. by A. S. Ringler of the Ringler Rose Co., who will handle a general line of stock in seeds, bulbs, and plants. For the past nine years Mr. Ringler has conducted a bulb and plant business in the basement of the same corner, and is well known to the trade. He has recently leased the first floor of this building which is now undergoing a thorough course of prepara- tion and painting, and all the necessary Improvements are being put in to make it a convenient seed store. The store- room is large, with a splendid basement beneath, that will be necessary for the storage of all stock. Mr. Tlingler believes there is a good opening for a seed store in this city as there is less competition here than in any other city he knows of in pro- portion to the population. He states that there are five million people within a radius of 20 miles of Chicago that all have to draw on this city for the line of stock usually offered by seed houses, and the number of stores in proportion to so large a population is entirely inadequate. A. Rynveld, representing Rynveld Bros., bulbgrowers and exporters, Lisse, Holland, has been in the city for a few days and states that the demand for all Holland stock this season is very much larger than he has known it before and this is his sixth trip to this country in the interest of his house. He is not only getting more orders, but the orders are very much larger than they have been. Some of the dealers, it is stated, are or- dering twice as much stock as formerly. Erne & Klingel are well satisfied with having added several new customers to their list of patrons. Weitor Bros, states that they were for- tunate to have a good supply of Carna- tions during the past two weeks, which helped them out well while the Rose crop was so scarce. Tim Matchen, at Peter Reinberg's, states that Roses are scarcer now than they have ever been at this season. There is not one half the supply that there was for the holiday trade. The firm is, how- ever, cutting some nice stock and has, with a little trouble, been able to take care of all its customers. J. B. Deamud left last week for a visit to Michigan to look after his interests in his flower stores at Saginaw and Bay City. For a time on Monday, plant C. of the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s range at Morton Grove, looked as though it was doomed to inevitable loss. It being the coldest day of the present Winter, the six large boilers that heat this range were put into full operation. The expansion of the boiler tubes soon began to cause serious trouble and put the entire heating capac- ity of this range out of commission. The temperature for a time got so low as to cause much uneasiness but after much heroic work, suificient of the boilers were again in operation to keep the tempera- ture in the houses above the danger mark. By Tuesday morning all the boilers were again at work and what might have proved to be a serious disaster was for- tunately averted. ThePeters&ReedPotteryCo. MANUFACTURERS OF The Very Best Red Pots in America and Beautiful "MOSS AZTEC" POTTERY A rich bronze undertone, overlaid with verde antique, dull finish and up to the minute in detail. Order our No. 5-A Assortment, con- sisting of 46 pieces, which will quick- ly retail at $22.00. Introductory Price Only $10.00 Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 25 WEST BROADWAY Qen'I Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. Reciprocity — Saw I STANDARD FLOWER POTS 1000 ready packed crates of Standard Flower ilK-i 1600 2-mcIi.. 1600 2Ji-mch 1500 2H-inci .$8.00 1000 3-inch. 600 4 I3M-I .»6.00 . 6.80 4.60 210 6M-inch 144 6-inch 3.1» 60 8-inch 3.09 466 4H-inch 6.24 . 6.00 I 320 6-inch 4.61 Our Specialty, LonU Distance and Export Trade. MIUHINQER BROS., Pottery, PORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay Street, New York Oty. Agents Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Erchange CDRr'lAI MOTir'P WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. Or'UlC'lAL, 1>(U 1 IWCr POROUS POTS PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH WB PROMISE TO, AND DO, SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME OPPIPP DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. V^lVL'tilV WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, around If yon i PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch: Long Island City, N. Y.^ the Exchange EocHESTEB, N. Y. — The Rochester Seed and Supply Co. held a public re- ception in its store last week, when resi- dents of the Beaver Valley were invited to inspect its new three story, fireproof building which occupies the site of the frame warehouse destroyed by fire on April 30, 1913. The new structure, to- gether with all equipments, will cost about $17,000. An electric elevator is being installed, to be operated from the basement to the several floors. The ceil- ings, floors and stairs of the building are of copcrete ^^i Ottawa/ IiL. — Donald F. Harrison, one of the managers of the Davis-Harri- son Co., has sold his interest to J. W. Steiner of this city, and the firm is now k-nown as the Davis & Steiner Co. Syracuse Red Pob STRONG - LIGHT POROUS -DURABLE Write for our catalogue and spe- cial discounts on large orders. SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK We Give You Quality and first-class finish at no greater cost STANDARD ~ W Flower Pots The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK, PA. Red Standard Pols Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are go- ing to spend this FALL to stock your greenhouses. I HIlP Ibiik af IS. Write c Try vs. THE KELLER POTTERY CO, 213-223 PearlSt.. NORRISTOWN.PA. Write lor Catalogue. Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres " The' American Wooden- ware Mfg. Co. Toledo, Ohio. U. S. A. 1 help all around if yon mention tbe Brcbance PLANT CULTURE 154 The Florists' Exchange PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CAHLE MANURE ROSE AND PLAINT GROWERS t Cattle Manure i I your bench and pot- Now is the time 1 ting soil. Its peculiar action ana etiect cannot oe naa witn any- thing else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. TIE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE CARNATION GROWERS Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand c 54 union sioch Yards, CHICAGO Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. DejcripiiM Put up iH bags, 100 Ibs. each. f olAr and g„,j ^ .Z,ZZ. NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washington St., JERSEY OTY, N. J. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. SEEDSMEN PT SELL IT Tl SW^liranf^ed^lo Burn, and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUN^ERNON. N. Y. Flies and Black Flies "TIP-TOP" Brand Tobacco Poivdcr For Fumigating or Dusting $4.00 per bag of 100 lbs. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBAeUOT»OWDER; 3c.lb.,'b"Cs TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. i"i2S» TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ^t.hZ TOBACCO STEMS.50c.rii!;'b2 Special Prices In Tom and Carload Lota. J. i. fBiHiwt, »&gis^sn'S!?s'.?^ I XMreu of President Guy IF. Fvmcli at I the inaugural meeting of 1914, »«'« Thursday, Jan. 8. Although we have had no special doings in the way of large exhibitions, etc., our oliib has enjoyed a steady increase in nipmbership and everything is progress- ing nicely. There has been a wonderful a the Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ■ or.v Association. The florists and the people are beginning to realize the ad- I vantages of being able to "telegraph flow- ' ers" to almost any part of the country , and of having nice fresh stock delivered I on time, without delay, worry or express , charges. Publicity has been discussed from different angles, apparently re- I suiting in more advertising in the daily I papers, street ears, etc. Still, to my mind, there has been no concerted ■action by the ' florists to create more business, especially during times when stock is plentiful and , prices reasonable. I notice that around I the holidays when stock is scarce, prices high, and the demand heavy, the whole- salers and commission men will double I and treble their ads. when they know that it will be practically impossible to PLANTLIFE Destroys Mealy Bug. Brown and Green Scale. Black and Green Fly, Thrips, Red Spider, etc. PUNTliHSa=:l>iJ Containing refined tobacco dust, it ni IMTI lEC ^^ i>ee^ found very PLAN I Llrt =f-r„si"oftslsi by dusting on plants. When dry. use for PLANTLIFE THE PLANTLIFE COMPANY 251 East 66th St, New York I . the Exchange fill their orders even at advanced prices. Then, again, when there is a glut in the market (and I believe that most of the gluts are caused not by a loss of business but by the output of the greenhouses be- ing doubled and trebled, stock in full crop, fine- quality, immense quantities, and no especial "efforts being made to create more business to take care of the increased production), instead of big ads you will see ads cut down and hear the same old story : "The market is rotten." The question is, what effect would it have on the market if the big holiday ads were used, and the public given the bene- fit of lower prices during these gluts? Would it pay? Would it move the stock? Would the public respond? Who would derive the benefit, the retailers, commis- sion men or growers? Who should pay for the advertising? Some say you would never be able to get the prices up again. In answer to that we have only to point to what happens during the fruit season or the vegetable season. When the first ones come in, prices are high — people ex- pect to pay high prices when stock is scarce ; as the season advances the quan- tity, and as a rule, the quality increases but the prices decrease. As the season is near the end the prices go up again. If these conditions are true with fruit and vegetables why would they not be true with flowers? I believe much more new business could be created and more money made all the way around by the retailer, the whole- saler and the grower if more money was spent advertising "bargains" during these periods of oversupply. How much busi- ness would the department stores have alter the holidays if it was not for their big advertising campaigns, price reduc- tion, stock taking, etc.? Still if you will compare their price reductions you will find that they have not reduced their prices any more and often not as much as the florist, but they are making a noise — they want everyone to know and feel that his dollar will purchase $2 worth of stock, and they get the business ! Senator J. Hamilton Lewis, of Beau Brummel fame, made strenuous efforts to have a Fathers' Day legalized. Did he have the support of the florists? Maybe he did. but I did not hear about it. They should have been up on their toes and helped this good thing along. After the popularity of Mothers' Day, a Fathers' Day would naturally mean another big flower day. The florist should not only be on the alert and help further any such suggestions but should be the one to offer them. The trade should get together and have that day set at a time when flowers are plentiful and the demand light. This could be done. Our friend J. Ham. doesn't care a continental whether Fathers' Ii:iy comes in December or June — it would nni make any difference to him, but it would make a vast difference to the florist. Tin' following story told by H. K. Adair, tho Western advertising expert, conclusively shows that silence is not always golden : "A donkey once fell into a well. A fox saw him fall and, running up, looked over the well curb. 'O, help me out, good fox,' said the donkey. 'No, I can't do it,' the fox answered. 'I have not the strength, but feeding in a grove not far away I see an elephant; call him and lie will have you out in two shakes. Xnw I must be off.' The fox hurried awny, but the donkey said to himself. 'I am very weak from the shock ; if I raise my voice to call this elephant my weakness will be aggravated. No, I will not submit myself to such a strain. It is the ele- plant's duty to come to me without call- the donkey's skeleton and exclaimed : 'If in the transmigration of souls it ever hap- pens that donkeys become men, then surely this donkey will become one of those merchants who won't advertise.' " Last Spring the Chicago Florists' Club did more real good than is generally known. I refer to the time of the disas- trous storm and floods which caused heavy losses to many florists in the dev- astated districts. We did not come to the front with a donation as soon as the catastrophe had occurred, as it appeared that the sufferers were being as well taken care of at the time as possible, but a few weeks afterward, when men and women were struggling to re-establish their business, our club stretched forth a helping hand, sent a statement to the trade papers, who kindly gave it promi- nence, telling the flood and storm victims to write our secretary, stating what they needed to help them again start in busi- ness. We received some very pitiful let- ters, but not one appeal for cash. What these people wanted was stock or material to help them get a new start. Our members responded to the appeal by donating thousands of Rose. Carna- tion and Chrysanthemum plants, bulbs, nursery stock, etc., besides pots, building material and glass. I am pleased to state that every appeal was taken care of and a surplus left to draw on. This was practical help given at the time that it was most appreciated. We have letters on flle from these people, letters that came straight from the heart, conveying their thanks to this club for what it had done for them in their hour of need- letters that any organization might well be proud of. Gentlemen, I speak of this matter at some length because it shows how much practical help a society of this r kind can give if handled in the proper way. These sufferers were not club mem- bers; with two exceptions, they did not even live in our State; but the assist- ance was freely given and with our best wishes. I want again to thank our mem- bers for their prompt and liberal assist- ance which came as a ray of sunshine and gladdened many a heart bowed with grief. The Chicago Florists' Club is to be con- ; gratulated upon having so many repre- ■ sentative members who are willing at all I times to give good substantial help in I. cases of disaster or urgent need. ] I want to thank the growers for this f beautiful display of Carnations. I be- f lieve these exhibitions are a form of pub- ii licity that gets more publicity.^ The \ Chrysanthemum Society of America, in [ conjunction with the Horticultural So- ciety of Chicago and the Chicago Florists' Club, held their annual Chrysanthemum show at the Art Institute last Fall. There was a splendid showing of both cut flowers and plants, but it seemed to me that the Art Institute is no place to hold a flower show. A few meetings ago the possibilities of holding a large tent show on the lake front in the Spring was discussed, and a motion prevailed that our trustees draft a letter making such , suggestions and mail it to the Horticul- tural Society for their consideration. We ought to make preparations for a ■ Fall flower show at the Coliseum. The records of 1906 show that the paid admis- sions amounted to over $17,000, and the show was a financial success without any January 17, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 135 Do You Know VERMINE? MINE is giving excellent satisfaction. Our greenhouse foreman says that it is the only thing that he has ever used that will kill white ants in the Valentin Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, N. Y., write:—" We wish to say that we find VERMINE an excellent thing. We used it on a bench planted nth Smilax to kil the : i applicatior ■ Smil Tbe Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, Iowa, writes:—" We will use VERMINE on our out-of- door fields of Strawberry Plants if the inside test W. N. Craig. Brookline, Mass., writes:-" I have used VERMINE and found it effective against other ground pests." VERMINE is appUed one part to four hun- dred parts of water by thoroughly soaking the soil. It will protect your crops from the ravages of vermla under ground without the slightest injury to vegetation. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. {Special prices on large quantities.) For sale by Seedsmen. We manufacture APHINEMANUfACTURINGCO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISOPM, [V. J. Dupuy & Fergus on, Steele,BriggsSeedCo.l I "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S CLAY'S FERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including tlie following: New York — ^Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett William Elliott & Sons. Peter & Co., The MacNiff Horti- & Co., Hend. cultural Co., W, Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorbi Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Rochester — James Vick's Sons, " " „■ an's Seed Store. Bos- -Joseph Break & Sons Co., R. & J, Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawsor Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, •' " ' enry t. Michell Co., ttsburgh— W. C. Beckert. Manufactured by CLAY © SON Stratford. London, England Whenever your plants and flowers are troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARK.SVILLE, TENN. f^ I I.X' ^^ ^r ^r ^^ lyi 'The most effective and eoonomioal material there is for Spraying Plant 1^ I rXV^ I ^B ^^ 1^ and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined it ia clean and easy to apply. Fall pint bottles, tl.60. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporiies the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOIINC MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Write them yon read tbla advt. Id tbe Exchange 30% Strenieth APHIS PUNK floor space being sold. Now that times are different, the retailer realizes its value and is paying for floor space at tbe big shows because of its advertising pos- sibilities. If the proposition is handled right and advertised freely we ought to repeat the success of 1906 and then some. I heard it said that a flower show kills business. Look -over your books of 1906 and see how the First National Flower Show of Chicago affected your business for that year, how it affected prices, and then you have a decisive answer that will satisfy you beyond a doubt. If we intend to have a flower show this Fall let us have a big one. See it we can't eclipse the record of 1906 ! Try to attend as many meetings as possible, bring some one with you and all join hands with the committees and make the NIKOTEEN A concentrated liquid insecticide of high merit gi^d extensively used by Florists, Nurserymen and 1 Pint, $1.50; 5 Pints, S7.00; 10 Pints, S13.00. G[0.H.AN6ERMUaLER,1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo- wholesale FLORIST Please meation IndianapoGs A. J. Staheliu, Bedford, Mich., Thos. F. Browne, Greenfield, Mich., and Robt. M. Rahaley, Michigan Out Flower Ex- change, Deti-oit, visited the Carnation growers in Indiana last week. The flower sliops of Bertermann Bros. Co., the E. G. Hill Co., the greenhouses of Baur & Steinkamp, and F. Dorner & Sons, were amtmg those visited. Everything is in readiness for the an- nual meeting of the State Florists' Ass'n. The committee, consisting of Robt. Ellis, Len Elder and Oliver Steinkamp, reports matters well in hand so that an enjoyable and instructive time is aniticipated. The annual election of oflicers, as well as the annual dinner, takes place at the Severin Hotel, Jan. 13th, 1914. The Indianapolis Plant & Flower Co. has been cutting a. fine lot of Bouvardia. The Bertermann Bros. Co, is cutting a quantity of exce'llent Lilac. An im- mense basket of American Beauty Roses arranged by the Bertermann Bros. Co. was one of the notable pieces at the an- nual Governor's reception. It stood seven feet high and was a beauty in arrange- ment. Representatives of many Holland firms are in this commimity and competition in itheir line seems to be on the increase. Tomlinson Hall Market is enabled to sell all of its war«s at wholesale these days, with the exception of second grade and inferior stock, held for the regular market patronage. Geranium cuttings seem to be scarce in this community as few of the growers are able to make delliveries within a rea- sonable time. A scarcity of ferns caused a general scramble last week. It was of only a few days' duration, however, and the market is again filled to oveTflowing. The growers have seemingly recog- nized the importance of St. Valentine's Day trade, as a little visit to the grow- ing establishments will readily disclose. Jonquils, Lilacs, Azaleas, Lilies, Sweet Peas, Violets and early Tulips will be on hand in great array and surely equal to all demands Beau Brummel may make upon this lime of stock. Arnold Ringier, of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, was a recent visitor. Elyria, 0. Following a holiday season that as- sisted the finances of every enterprising local florist, business is rather quiet, fu- nerals and social functions creating the only demand for flowers. Such cut stock as Carnations, Lilies, Violets and Sweet Pea? are in good supply and of excellent quality. A nice assortment of pot plants, including bulbous stock, is chief among the attractions in the flower shops at present. We are pleased to report that Mrs. James Copas, who recently underwent an operation, is daily regaining her strength and will be able to be taken home in a few days. The L. C. Hecock Floral Co. is taking advantage of Che open Winter weather by under draining a section of its grounds adjoining the greenhouses. Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOfFERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is our Specially. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizers, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual requirements? We are also manufacturers of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, put up in one-pound tins and five-pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. <)ice on alt malters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write ua Jor further particulars. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre BIdg., New York City Factory and Laboratory FARMINGDALE.N.J. ExperimeDtal Greenhouse CATONSVILLE, MD. 3 credit Ifl due — Mention ElxchaDee Charles Erhardt, who has had charge of the Flower Shop, Lorain, opened a store of his own at No. 926 Broadway at the beginning of the week. Mr. Er- hardt is well acquainted in Lorain, and this, coupled with his ability to turn out high grade floral work, will assist in building up a profitable business. Vergil Rice of Oberlin has been in poor health of late but is somewhat im- E roved at this writing. He expects to ave his usual fine crop of Violets for St. Valentine's Day. Leo Smallwood of Ridgeville says he is cutting a banner crop of Sweet Peas. He is considering a plan for the enlarge- ment of his greenhouses in the Spring. Visitors: W. A. Cook, Oberlin; C. C. Beingesser, Lorain ; Joseph M. Stern, Cleveland ; Mr. Lovelette, Chicago. S. A. F. and 0. H. Department of Plant Registration no objection has been received or filed to the registration of the Carnation, John Meyer, and the Pelargonium, Eastern Star, by P. H. De Witt & Com- pany, of Wooster, Ohio; and the Rose, Mrs. F. F. Thompson, by Charles H. Totty, of Madison, New Jersey, and the Rose September Morn, by Dieterich & Turner, of Montebello, California; same become complete. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary. January 10, 1914. Greenhouse Binlding Oley, Pa — Anothe nge of Harry Dry ECTICIi Scale. Thrips, '. Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose B Carnations, etc., without injury to and without odor. Used according to tions, our standard Insecticide will pi ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to usi plant. Leading Seedsmen and F have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, on Dogs and all Domestic Pets. " fail. Dilute wilb water 30 lo 50 p H Pint, 25c.; Pliit, and otiier Quart, 75c., Gallon, $1.25; GaUon, $2.00; 5 GaUon Can, $9.00; 10 Gallon Can, $17.50. Dlreotlona on paokage. For sale by Seedflmen and FlorlBtB' Sapply HouaeB. If you cannot obtain ttiis from your Supply House, write UB direct. I_BlVIOIV OIL COrVfRAr>JV.0ipt.J, 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore. Md. Davidge's Special Phosphorus $2.00 per 100 lbs. A tafe (ertUlaer toi Flowen and Flanta 56 The Florists' Exchange y To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO., RichiMiHi. Ill HIGHEST PRICED ™ CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers Mntual Reclproeltr— Sa Greenhouse Material i^HoT-BEDSASH t of Louisiana Cypress aad Washington Red Cedar Oraenhoiue Hardware and Posts. Patent V and U Gutters Onr Grade Invariably the Best, Ova Prfoes lOiiht A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Aveoue, CHICAGO, lU Greenhouse GLASS S^Vrpri^"" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO.. Chicago. III. The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. I JENNINGS BROS. Order Nov*^ i^ft HOT yP^ 1000 Boxes 6x8 ^T /t C? C? 1000 Boxes 8x10 \11j/^i3 i3 "B" QUALITY SINGLE THICK We offer this at a saving of 25 per cent. How many can you use? L Solomon & Son ^'%"^"?S?.*r"- Mutual Reciprooitr— Saw It in the EschaPge GreenhousesMaterialSand^r^ IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet. Maied to any detail furnished or will furnbfaed detaik and cut materials ready for erection. Fiank Van Assche, '"a"^," SSn^-^iif JERSEY CITY, N- J. Glvecredlt wherecredlt iH dup — MfPtloD Kighaop'P 468 W. Erie St. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Escbange SINCE the general adoption of iron gutters in greenhouse construc- tion, numerous substitutes for the Garland Iron Gutter have been placed upon the market, and so designed that they can be sold for leas money. In order to head off this yellow competition, we have designed a gut^ ter which is not annealed. We call thia the Des Plaines, and if you want something cheap, rather than quality, we can quote you 40c. per foot on a gutter which is every bit as good as those which others are offering now. We will appreciate any orders. Givecreditwhere credit Is due — Mention Exchange WHEN ERECTING GREENHOUSES -USE— CAMPROOF TILE BENCHES Manufactured in three different styles. V^all Tile and Partition Tile furnished in any quantity. Also Land Drain Tile. Special shaped Tile made TrnTcaMP CONDLIT CO. Send^^cul^. CLEVELAND, OHIO Write them yoo read this advt. in the Exchange Parkes Construction Co. DBSIVANDA, N.Y. HAMII-TON. ONT Win help all around If yon mention the Excbapge Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass William Turner Price $5.00 Charles H. Dodd 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey oi^ew Jersey Dengner and Bailar is going to be the turning point, ^ith the possible exception of people ong the Sacramento River who had to Je to the trees on account of the deluge, 'eryone is glad to have the rain. Owing ' this early downfall the season has ien rushed alon§ to such an extent that any of the Sprmg commodities are al- ;ady on the market. Pussy Willows ive come in this week in large quanti- es, and such Spring flowers as Tulips :e already here. The latter, no doubt, ive been forced somewhat and are a 'ifle weak, but they only tend to show lat Spring is close at Winter's heels, hese Tulips retail at from $1 to $1.50 I pots of from 12 to 18. A few LiUes re on the market this week, but are yt much in abundance. They are liefly used for funeral work. The grow- ■s have not been forcing them, giving II their space to the quicker flowering jmmcdities. Violets have come in this eek the m great abundance, iins, and are being sold on the streets ir 10c. per bunch. The flowers are fine ad the bunches are large. The indepen- mt growers selling them for 50c. per oz. bunches on the market tend to eaken the controllers of the Violet trade ho endeavor to hold the price up to $1, ad there is every indication of a sudden pop. Carnations are plentiful this week nd have also come down in price. They in be had on the market for as low as DC. per doz., but 35c. is the price for le better ones. Fine Roses are on the larket and hold up their usual prices. With the combined attraction of the nnual election and a smoker the monthly leeting of The Pacific Coast Horticul- iral Society was well attended. As for le election it came out as every one lought it would, with H. Plath, presi- ?nt ; Thomas Taylor, vice-president ; /. A. Hofinghoff, corresponding secre- iry : H. Myer, financial secretary ; Ray- ond and Pos as ushers: Donald Mc- aren as treasurer. Those selected for le flower show committee were : D. lacRorie, A. Rossi, Frank Pelicano, hos^ Taylor, Eric James, D. McLaren, '. Raymond, Wm. Monroe, Wm. Hill, Greenhouses LONG CYPRESS BARS A SPECIALTY Send for Circular E and prices The A. T. Stearns ^= Lumber Co.== BOSTON, MASS. .J. Jacks. Mr. McLellan exhibited some excelient blooms of Rose Mrs. Chas. Russell and was awarded 90 points. The McRorie-MoLaren Co. showed a fine Cat- tleya Trianas, and was awarded 99 points for it. The California Florist reports a fine New Tear despite the rain, and that it cleaned up nicely on everything. In addition to this the firm is busy with decorations, one of which was the ar- ranging of over 150 tables in the St. Francis Hotel. We are all glad to see Frank Forrest of this firm back at work again. Mr. Forrest has been dangerous- ly ill for some time, but he looks better than ever now, and w-e all hope he will stay so. The Art Floral Co., Powell st., reports a good New Year trade accompanied by plenty of decorations. Every time I visit this store all houses are busy wait- ing on customers and filling orders, so that they have no time for wordsj they let actions speak. Gabdner Datley. American Apples in Paraguay One importer of produce and fruit in Asuncion receives weekly from Buenos Aires 30 boxes of 10 dozen California Apples each. They come in three ship- ments of 10 boxes each and are disposed of as fast as they are received. It is evident that there is a ready market for American Apples in Paraguay, which will be increased as transportation facilities improve. Through train service from Buenos Aires to Asuncion is now in operation, the run requiring 49% hours. There is but one train a week, but the service is sure to be augmented as trafic increases. The time by steamer from Buenos Aires is four to five days. Here is the Hot Water Boiler You Have Been Looking For KING IDEAL BOILERS 25% More Efficient On account of the T-shaped sections (see cut) there is a greater proportion of the heat- ing surface exposed to the direct action of the fire than ia possible in other boilers. About 85°/o of the work done by a cast iron boiler is accomphshed by this directly- exposed heating surface. The King has 25 7„ more of this directly exposed surface — so it's 25 °/o more efficient. Let Us Tell You More About It. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 King's Road, No. Tonawanda, N. Y. Makers of King: Iron Frame Greenhouses QLASSI In all sizes and qualitira, for all purposes; in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices; large stock always on hand. Royal Glass Works ''i^'v^ SHOWER SPRAYERS White- wash Spray- Inft. Will not clog or get out of order. Used in Leading Parks and Cemeteries. RE3DE & NcKENNX 614 — 60ch Street, Brooklyn, New York Reciprocity — Saw i 160 The Florists' Exchange January 17, 1914. Our "Frame-Up" I^I^HE frame in a greenhouse is its backbone. ^Sl^ Some men's backbones wobble — ^they lack starch. Sr :^ \^hen Dame Fortune gives them a swipe they double all up. Same way with greenhouses. They must have the stufF in ^S them. Must have the frame framed up right. To say any one particular method of framing is the one best method is an exaggeration. No one method can be the only method. We frame your houses right, no matter what the method. We meet stress and strain conditions as each condition should be met, and that is, by figuring out the requirements of each and meeting them. Sometimes we call this engineering, but a far better name would be " horse sense." You want a house built strictly on proven facts, with all guesswork cut out — that's the only house we build. Always glad to send catalog. Always glad to come and talk your proposition over. ^MmwiiAau^auytffigBggMBHtg^^ ^ NEW YORK OFFICE 1170 Broadway PHILADELPHIA OFFICE Pennsylvania Bldg., 1 5tli and Chestnut St3. Factory. ELIZABETH, N. J. Easy to Erect, No Center Posts, Self-Clearing of Ice and Snow, says E. T. Pengelly, Irondequoit, N. Y. cided to build a ereer 1 thought to be best. 1 c Frame greenhouses. ; so well that this last S two greenhouses 208 s use. After lookln Ided to build one Feet, and they giv terest to you to ;ry simple matter. "find which kind Burnham-s Iron ""so r'havl'^n^w Lord & Burnham Company SALES OFFICES: PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER TORONTO Fraiikliii Banb BMe. Rookei; Bldg. Gianile Bids. 12 Queen Street, E FACTORIES: Iryinslon. N. Y. De. Plaine.. 111. CARNATION NUMBER NEXT WEEK WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORIS NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII NO. 4 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. JANUARY 24, J9I4 One Dollar per Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a eport from the original pink KiUarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named KUlarney Bril- hant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter— in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched KiUarney Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, KiUarney BrUliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it wiU immediately supplant the original KiUarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower wiU be compeUed to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it seUs itself. Ready for Delivery, March, 1914. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE>A^ YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., 1 aronnd If 7011 mei Lily Bulbs Giganteum 9-in., 300 to case; $16.00 per case. 9-in., 250 to case, $20.00 per case. Magnificum 130 to case, $7.00 per case. I 8-9-in., 200 to case, $10.00 per case. Special' quotations on thousand lots. Lilium Formosum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $18.00 per case. Auratum AZALEAS of the following varieties : Verraeneana, Madam Van der Cmyssen, De Schryveriana^ Simon Mardner and Niobe. Doz. 100 12-14-in $7.50 $55.00 14-16-m 9.00 70.00 All above subject to 3 per cent, for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., ^P?^,?^^. »I: BeclprocitT— Saw It In the Bxelianf e GWe credit vliere credit is Geraniums Cannas Bedding Plants We are Headquarters, and grow the best varieties in large quantities. Our Wholesale Catalogue is being mailed. GROWERS OF PLANTS FOR THE TRADE. For list see page 73 of the Jan. 10 issue of The Exchange R. VINCENT, JR.& SONS CO., MARYUND DtloD the Exchange SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 180— INDEX, PAGE 181 -mm 162 The Florists' Exchange I ^Illinois Canes I "^ <^^\l/y'^^ > FOR YOTIR T.TTTF.S F.TP "^ FOR YOUR LILIES, ETC. ft. $7.00 per 1000. 10 to 12 ft. $13.00 per 1000 "K" • * NGLE BEGONIAS CANDYTUFT, G i a n t Tr pkt. Empress $0.10 $ CENTAUBEA, Candldls- .25 ALYSSCM, LitUe Gem. Dwari $0.10 $0.20 Carpet of Snow. . ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 250 seeds, 75c., 1000 $2.50. • Sprengerl. 1000 seeds. 75c. BEGONIA, ErfoidU. Car- Tr. pkt. Oz. 1 mine $0.50 ^ Vernon. Glossy bronze ^ red 25 $2.50 NEW SEED CROP * .10 Gymnocaipa COBEA Scandens. Purple .15 LOBELIA, Crystal PaUce Compacta 25 PETUNIA, Rosy Morn. . .50 Double Fringed 1.00 PTRETHRinM, Aureum .10 STOCKS, Princess Alice .25 VERBENA, Mammoth Flowering 25 VINCA Rosea. Rose 15 Alba 15 t WM,ELLIOTT&SONS"i.i;ieTNewYork t SEEDS for the FLORIST STOCKS Boston Flower Market Unsurpassed for the largest percentage of double flowers We have crimson, canary yellow, dark blue, deep blood red, apple blossom, peach blossom, bright rose, light blue, scarlet. Trade pkt. 60c., oz. $4.00. Pure white. Trade pkt. 75c., oz. $5.00. Sweet Peas, Asters, Cyclamen, Lily of the Valley From Our Own Cold Storage Plant OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottler, Fiske Rawson Co. r//g seed store Faneuil HaU Square, BOSTON PALMS AUGUST ROLKER&.SONSP. 0 box 752. or 51 Barclay str^ Ncw York The American Agents for AUGUST HAERENS. Somergem, BELGIUM BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and an GARDEN SEEDS LEOMARgJ^,..^' ONION SETS help all around I GROWERS FOR THE TRADE . mention the kZ^,"" '^"' SWEET PEIl SEEI Surplus of 3,000 lbs. Nora Unwin, Gladys Unwin, Frank Dalby, Pink Spencer, King Edward Spencer and some small lots of grandiflora. Special low prices on 100 lots. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Seed Ranch LOMPOC, CAL. and BIJLBd W.CBeckert I0i-I03 PITTSBUROH, PA. (Nortli Side) Thomas J. Grey Co. Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Market Street, - Boston, Mass. GLADIOLUS FORCING Extra large. 6-m. circumference, at S2.00 per XOO; $18.00 per 1000. Princeps. Extra large, high-crown bulba, at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Subject to beinjE unsold. Weeber a uon. '"Ni?f*??>TK®'-- SEED MERCHAN TS and GROWERS JUST A FEW SELECTED CLUMPS OF SPIRAEA. GLADSTONE, Pure White 75c. per doz.; SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA 75c. per (" $5.00 per 100 $5.00 per 100 NewCroP FLOWER SEEDS NewCrop ASTER, Carlson or Invincible (l&5?i?if,^N'?rit4-'2§) No Aster has been esteemed more highly by the florist trade than this variety; it has good size and, by reason of exoeUent habit, long stems and blooms, it comes between our Queen of Market and HohenzoUern Asters. Pkt. J4 oz. Oz, WWte $0.25 S0.60 $2.00 Pink 25 .60 2.00 BEGONIAS 1 bedding plants, the florist has ( Semperflorens, Vernon. Popular orange-crimson Semperflorens Erfordii. Soft, delicate pink . . Semperflorens rosea. Beautiful rose Gracilis lummosa. Fiery dark scarlet Gracilis alba. Pure white Gracilis, Prima DonxLa. Limpid rose, shaded < to recognize these as most satisfactory. SALVIA Our strains of Salvias have all been grown especially for us and have been selected from specimen blooms. BONFIRE. Undoubtedly one of the best Salvias for bedding purposes. Splendens. Scarlet Sage. Beautiful, bright scarlet; grows about 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. VERBENA benas is the best procurable. It ' „„., we believe, be excelled for freedom of bloom, size or color. Ma.inmotIi Fancy. Pkt. Ji oz. Oz. Pink $0.05 $0.50 $1.50 Defiance. Blue... White. Mixed. Scarlet . .05 .50 .50 .05 .60 1.50 ^M^0lSa^%^X SPECIAL PRICES TO CLOSE OUT FRENCH BULBS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. 13-up, S8.00 per 1000, in case lots of 1250. PAPERWHITE GRANDIFLORA. 14-up. $10.00 per 1000. in case lots of 1000. ROMAN HYACINTHS. 11-12, S2.00 per 100, 818.00 per 1000. ROMAN HYACINTHS. 13-15. S3.50 per 100, $32.50 per 1000. SINGLE NARCISSUS GOLDEN SPUR (mother bulbs). $2.00 per 100. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS GRAND MONARQUE. $2.00 per 100. 2000 DOUBLE NARCISSUS in different varieties. Sl.OO per 100. ALSO CHOICE HOLLAND & BELGIAN NURSERY STOCK Henk Dirken Floral and Nursery Company, Ino. P. O. Bo» 902 HOUSTON, TEXAS. SowEarly"'"'* Seeds stocks, Asters, Vinca, Verbena Cyclamen, Cineraria, Sweet Peas Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Peppers, etc. Wriltfor 1914 niuslrated Catalogu Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers St. NEW YORK $Noiv ready for deU7>ety Bay direct and sa<[st M'wiioiT. Sire, .^ • .' isij» First Sbe, ^.w r73t : C A £ R 5 c - Bidweil & Fobes. Kinsman, Ohio IF Yt>i: HAD SSPESr f.-c THIS SFaCS GLADIOLUS BILBS ^OLGIANO & SON Our New Catalogue Cannas Dahlias Gladioli Irises Felonies Somroer-floiperii^ Bdbs £:?i jn: im x«ct SBarr Sisns- Tr ;v AlTeCSIA. jn?aTrnr sig- sifainr as ss:b£ PASS- g ni.'-^jsss. CSisst •me anc ±iyfc Stes. ss. liiE 'bass r £ic3sss. !Ses^ 5E=t 3esj- SSonsiE ^E ic snoce -aatt ic icier 2«?5C sinfe. ^ picc -keic. ae iig: jcis- Sor sc Vaughan's Seed Store *^^ '''''.' ;f: : "-; I ^'' .'I'!!'.' ^i^'I) 15 NOW READY "^BVLTIMOBE. MD. Do van want one." John Lewis Childs fci FQRCNGGUIDIOLU Nn Tatfc Seed Inde !!S5— ^K&. SS OnFTHTxazs 5:.. A. HENDERSON >i C ASPARAGUS SEED W. H. BARRETT Tomato Seeds ^^^^^ irianicSr- :ii srics 5ars BBS ieai ic- — '■ — .--^ rmiE :2imsE- S.e1k:-js£ 5-zniis £=ii;;sr-^ S3flt SEJt -"^ ■ sag icnes izcS^a: =rni- . seeis re ^SSTiEjrsris Tarn KO\rrLAHS SiXD CO .AjToyo Grande^ Lai. ASTERS H. H. BERGES ft CO. Hertjert & Fleishauer MrarmrsiiEs. -^r^-nf^-m. V. E 3-50Nfc' re.4S and BEANS S. M. ISffil & CO. Tf? C^iKract &ee4 Grower* IG31 jreo^s. ■dkX cz^arwsEs. TOfcLi-rc- E.&JHnKA'CVj Flo^ver and Gardeji Seedi ^:!^:^ ~ tive Geranium for hanging baskets and window boxes, also a striking bedder where it can be used for such a purpose, is next shown. This is followed by a plant of Helen Michell in a pot. All the Geraniums throughout the cata- log, it must be understood, are repre- sented in their natural color. Then fol- lows 46 Geraniums of all the leading va- rieties, together with the bedding scenes above noted. The descriptive catalog con- tents is full and complete and includes all the leading foreign and American nov- elties of the past thre« years, together with recent introductions from yanous sources, standard varieties, double and single. Ivy-leaved, variegated foliage, scent-leaved and cactus flowering varie- '*^The catalog is printed on heavy enameled paper of first-class quality, and 168 The Florists' Exchange IF YOU WANT THE BEST FLOWER SEEDS 'New crops are that should be i Catjalogue. •AGERATUM, Blue Perfection Best dark blu AGERATUM; pope's Pet Best light blue ALYSSUM, Little Gem lect stock, very 1 _ ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus Carpet of Snow. Extra se- le greeniiouse grown 1000 seeds. S3 £ DRACAENA In GREVILLEA Robusta HELIOTROPE, Lemoine's Giant. HELIOTROPE, Finest Mixed PETUNIA, Dreer's Superb Single Fringed PETUNIA, Dreer's Superb Double Fringed PYRETHRUM aureum IGolTjtlil!?) ' '°™^==''' "■'° SALVIA splendens (Scarlet Sage) i^J^}4 splendens Bonfire. Compact, bushy haiit fi^Y^n^^^Ptendens Zurich Very early and free flowering SOLANUM Capslcasi TORENIA Fournleri VERBENA, Mammoth In separate i VERBENA, Mammoth, Mixed All c SALVIA BONFIRE HENRY A. DREER. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. GOOD — FINE — PERFECT study this picture and read what some of our patrons say. You can surely believe what you see. Messrs. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C, who have had three lots or seed In as many years, their last order being three packets of seed and 1000 plants, write that my seedling SII^VEB FINK SNAFDBAeON beats anything they have seen. Mr. Gust. Malmquist, Minneapolis, Minn.; Wm. Walker, Louisville, Ky. ; se d ' Terre Haute, Ind., and many others say good, fine, perfect — send more Remember that all of this "fuss" is about SEEDLINGS— picture and all. No of facts can be had from cuttings of ANY variety. By using seed you can have stocky, thrifty plants ready when you need them — any month in the year, lou can have twice as many blossoms at one time and a much longer flowering season from seedlings of my original Silver Pink than from any Snapdragon in existence. We predict that the man who grows snaps from cuttings will soon be as far behind as the stage coach is to the flying machine. Plants at $4.00 per 100; seed, trade pSt., ?1.00; "'"" '- ■--■- a lot of seedlings for " " ctlons. Sow DW for pring' sa'le in pots. Free cultural G. S. RANSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. Will help all aronnd If yoo mention the Exchange Country Life Permanent Exposition QRAIND CEINTRAU STATION To our Patrons and Friends.— We have leased space in the above Exposition to display our line of SEEDS, BULBS, HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES and POULTRY SUPPLIES. The Exhibit is in charge of Mr. F. Le Qair, where orders [or inquiries may be left and called for or delivered from our store. W. E. MARSHALL!& CO., Seedsmen. | Matnal CANNAS 1.60 Black Beauty 2..50 Coronet, yellow... 1.75 Chas. Henderson. 2.00 Crimson iBedder.. 2.50 David Harum.... 2.25 Egandale Express, dwarf . , Flor. Vaughan.. 2.00 King Humbert. Me'taflica'." .'.'.■; .{2.00 Mrs. K. Gray. I'. Pennsylvania. ... Premier, gold ed. . ■ 2.25 Pres. Meyers 2.00 Queen Charlotte. . 2.50 Rich. Wallace 2.00 Robusta, red 1.50 Sec. Chabanne 2.00 Souv. d' A. Crozy. 2.25 Wm. Saunders... 4.60 WestVu-ginia 3.00 Wyoming 2.25 All kinds mined... 1.00 3n other Cannas, Caladlum, Gladioli, Gloxinias, Tube- 16 W. 23d St., New York > Bidiangt Burpee's Seeds PHIL3DELPH13 Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit was designed, engraved and printed by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., Ltd., publishers of The Floeists' Ex- change. PLANT$,BUL6Sand$KDS S.S.SKIDELSKY9C0. 1218 Betz Bldi!. PHILADELPHIA. »A. Catalogue for the asking Write them you read tils advt. In t Philadelphia Seed Trade Business is steadily increasing, and all of the trade here report an active call for florists' and early vegetable seeds for market gardeners ; poultry supplies are also in lively demand. Herbert W. Johnson, Jr., has a hand- some new Buiek ear in which Mr. John- son Sr. is a frequent passenger from his home in Haddonfield to the store here. The Johnson Seed Co. has mailed its catalog for market gardeners and florists. At the store of the Henry F. Miehell Co., counter trade is steadily increasing. The mail order department is also very busy in the dispatching of the flower and early vegetable seeds. Manager Paul Richter is spending a week at Pinehurst, N. C. Fred Miehell, Jr., has returned from a very successful Southern trip, and he speaks very encouragingly on the pros- perous condition of the florists in that section of the country. The poultry show held in the store here last week was very successful and was splendidly at- tended. At the Stokes' Seed Store, Francis Stokes reports his father is rapidly re- cuperating at Atlantic City and is to be expected at the store the latter part of this week. At the store of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., alteration work is rapidly progressing, and both stores will soon be in execUent order. J. Otto Thilow will sail on Saturday from New Tork on a pleasure trip to Jamaica and Cuba. Richard Rothe of this house delivered a lecture on Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, he- fore the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety on: "Perennials and What They Mean for the American Garden." The Moore Seed Co. finds an active de- mand for incubators and other poultry supplies. It is featuring in its windows this week a fine lot of prize winning chickens. Publications Received The Blights of Conifeeods Nub- SEET Stock. By Carl Hartley, Assistant Pathologist, Office of Investigations in Forest Pathology. Pp. 21. Contribution from the Bureau of Plant Industry. Dec. 12, 1913. (Department Bulletin 44.) Price, 5 cents. A discussion of blights occurring in coniferous trees in nurseries, in which sun scorch, winter- killing, mulch injury, needle diseases, and Red Cedar blight are described. Dis- tinguishing characters and preventive measures have been determined. Reade passina value If, when orderlna ur advertisers, they will mention ! advt. In The Exchange. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Greenhouse grown.'per 100 seeds 60c.; per 1000 seeds, S4.00. ASTER, CREGO White, 75c. per oz. Delicate pink,_75c."per_6l, Also all other varieties. BEGONIAS Gracilis Luminosa, 25c. per pkt. Semper- florens Vernon. S4.00 per oz. CINERARIAS Marltlma Candldissima. Per oz. 20c., per lb. $2.00 PANSIES Thorburn's Superb Mixture. Per oz. $4.00, SALVIA Splendens, $1.25 per oz. Bonfire, $2.00 per oz-^Early Dwarf Zurich, S4.00 per oz. VINCA Alba, pure white, 50c. per oz. Rosea, 45c. pel oz.iRosea Alba 50c. per oz. Mixed, 45c. per LILIUMS 100 1000 L. Glganteum, 6-8 $3.60 $30.00 L. GiganteumMultlflorum, 6-8.... 3.50 30.00 L. Longiflorum, 6-8 3.00 SPIR/EA 100 1000 Japonlca $3.00 $25.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PRICES ON APPLICATION OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy "TIf most reliable leedM" 53 Barclay St., (t »> New Yoris GARDEN SEED upon application to S. D. WOODRUfF & SONS, 82 Dey Street, NEWYORI CYCLAMEN (August Seedlings), transplanted from flats: blood red, bright red. pink, white, white with red center, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per lOOO. Wonder of Wandsbeck (salmon), $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Alp. Rlcard, John, Doyle, Beauty Poltevine, Jean Viaud. • Strong plants from 2H-inch pots, $3.00 .^'per 100. $26.00 per 1000. CANNAS Dormant tubers, 2-3 eyes. Chas. Hender- son, Chicago, Duke of Marlboro, McKln- ley, Mme. Crozy, Queen Charlotte, Flor- ence Vaughan, Egandale. $2.00 per 100: $17.50 per 1000. King Humbert, $4.00 per lOO. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL IVIADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. WiU help all aronnd if yon mention the GERANIUMS. 500 White in 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 500 S. A. Nutt, 2-in. pots,,$2.00 per 100; 500 Mixed Varieties, six kinds, 2-m. pots, $2.00 per 100. 2000 Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100. lOOO FEVERFEW. 2;-2-in. pots, $2.25 per 100. 600 VINCA variegata. 2-in. pots, $2.25 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS. White, YeIIow,i Red. 2M-m pots, 2c. each; Silver Pink, 2H-in. pots, 2Jic. each. Cash with order. WM J. FREDERICK 29 Helderburg Avenue, SCHENECTADY, N. Y je — Mention Exchange TO MAKE ROOM S. A. NUTT GERANIUMS all sold out for this month Other varieties, 2Ji-in. pots, $18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 2M-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y. Will help all around if yon mention the Exchancre January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange lea The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all Kinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday tKroughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany I in 1787) Grower and Eiporter on the vary largest scale of all; CHOICE VEGETABLE, ELOWER and^EARM SEEDS Larkspurs, Naaturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox. I^imulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, 21iiLiiia9, tc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and .-^L-...^,,._-. ._, »« ,, $1.00perHoz. Postage paid. Cash t beautiful in the v fith order. Ail seeds offered a $1.76 per K ly persona growth, fii stocks and best quality. I abo gprow largely Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Cases of 1000, $16.00 LIL-IUM GIGANTEUMS 7/9-Inch, 300 per case, $18.00 8/10-lnch, 325 per case, $20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE © CO., Inc. HORTICULTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK LILACS FOR ^ORCI^G Just Arrived From Boskoop, Holland El£ht |Mai I e^nwavl^ I llar^c 70 to a case, all first-class stock, vill be sold casesof iHarie Lcgrayc LiiHcs, at $45.00 per case. Please send orders to Harry Van Koolbergen of KOOLBERGEN & SLIEDRECHT, 14 Stone Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. ^ T \ TkY/^T T T C ^® ^'■® *^® largest grow- \jKjt\M3M.\jLl %J ij ersofaU leading varieties. Ask for prices DERUYTER& HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK. HOLLAND Address : 12 Broadway, New York Guernsey -Grown BULBS Purchase Direct from the Growers! Golden Spur, Henry Irving, Emperor, Bicolor Victoria, etc. Largest Exporters of Freesia Refracta Alba Major syn "Purity" Write for our wholesale prices and state approximate requirements. W. MAUGER & SONS Guernsey, England SEED PHOENIX ROEBELENII Vegetable Growers' Association The plans of the New York State Veg- etable Growers' Association tor its fourth annual meeting, February 10 to 12, 1914, are nearing maturity. The association is to be the guest of the Department of Vegetable-gardening at the College of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. T. The subjects to be treated include ; fertilizers for vegetable crops ; vegetable insects ; canning the surplus ; vegetable- forcing and forcing crops ; packages ; good seed ; Onions on muck land ; the rarer vegetables ; Asparagus ; tomatoes ; Melons ; Cucumbers. Among the speak- ers already assured are : Professor R. L, Watts of the Pennsylvania State College ; Dr. L. L. Van Slyke of the New York (Geneva) Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion; H. B. FuUerton of the Long Island Railroad Experiment Stations. Others of national reputation are expected. The association is co-operating with the Na- tional Potato Association. Separate pro- grams of the New York State Vegetable Growers' Association are available on ap- plication to the Secretary, Paul Work, Ithaca, N. Y. SANDER. Bruges, Belgium And 258 BROADWAY, NEW YORK In the action of the American Nursery Co. of New York against ,F. W. Kelsey, its former president, Benjamin Jackson, referee, found for the plaintiff in the sum of $420.67, which judgment has been paid. The Davison Montbretias This new race is far in advance of the older types and has won many awards in London, Edinburgh, Shrewsbury, Haarlem, etc. They should be included in every seed and bulb list. The greatest advance in florists' flowers in recent years; Wholesale COMET $2.50 $20.00 ERNEST DAVISON.... 75 5-oo GEORGE DAVISON..* A.M. 1902 .50 HEREWARD *A.M. 1908 i.oo KING EDMUND *A.M. 1907 3-oo LADY HAMILTON. .*A.M. 1907 i.oo LORD NELSON *A.M. 1907 5.00 NORVIC *A.M. 1908 1.25 PAGEANT *A.M. 1909 ; . . 3.00 PROMETHUS ...... .*A.M. 1905 5.00 STAR OF THE EAST. . F.C.C. 1912 21.00 WESTWICK 3-00 ♦Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society. OTHER VARIETIES GEORGE HENLEY. A.M. R.H.S $3-75 (Offered for the first time) GERMANIA. The Best scarlet MESSIDOR. The best pale yellow Descriptive list and special rates for large quantities on appli- cation. IRISES We hold one of the finest stocks of IRISES in Europe, including many unique hybrids. Descriptive list and quotations gratis on application. 3-25 7.00 22.50 7.00 37.50 10.00 22.50 37-50 22.50 $3-00 10.00 R. WALLACE & CO., Colchester, England Important to Buyers of Fertilizers and Ume The Massachusetts Agricultural Ex- periment Station has just issued its fer- tilizer bulletin No. 147. It contains the analysis of all fertilizers and lime com- pounds sold in the State during the year. Interesting data are given regarding the economy of purchasing high grade fertil- izers. A discussion is made ot the qual- ity of plant food found in the mixed goods as well as in the unmixed materials. The bulletin also contains the results of a field experiment to show the value of ground rocks as fertilizers. The bulletin will be sent to anyone upon request. Address communications to Director, Agricultural Experiment Station, jVm- herst, Mass. , _ " Sequoia Lane" the Finest Avenue In the World "Sequoia Lane." in Yellowstone Na- tional Park, is destined to be the most beautiful avenue in the world, according to the report of the superintendent ot i that park, as there has been planted on both sides of the road, extending from the Sentinel Bridge to Kenneyville, on 1 the north side of the Merced River, a row ! of Sequoia seedings. A future generation j will there observe the most beautiful ! avenue in the world. De Graaff Bros. Ltd. LeMen, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free application 70 The* Florists' Exchange PEBRUBSS PINK THE NEW CARNATION THAT STANDS FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF CONSERVATIVE CARNATION GROWERS The BESTDARK PINK Carnation, because it produces more flowers in one season than most varieties do in two. If it pays to grow ordinary varieties, Peerless more than doubles your profits. No other variety can equal Peerless Pink in productiveness. 43^ blooms per plant from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1. The most beautiful, pleasing shade of brilliant, rosy pink. Afterglow shade ; large full flowers, nicely fringed; long, stiff stems; perfect calyx; clean and healthy. All cuttings guaranteed. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. The HERALD. Scarlet. The only variety to win first prize for three consecutive years— best 1 00 blooms, red or scarlet. Only variety introduced last year that was shown at the Cleveland Show. The Herald is making good everywhere. The earliest and best scarlet the year around. Rooted cut- tings, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A.T.pyfer, ivigr. 30 E. Randolph St.,Chicago, III. IZ Carnations New PORTOLA Parentage: Prosperity x 'Rpse^pink Enchantress. A satiny pink, beautiful in daylight or artificial light ; positively non- splitting calyx ; flowers 3 to 3}^ inches, on wiry stems, 3 to 4 feet long ; a free bloomer and splendid keeper ; of good fragrance ; vigorous habit. DEBUTANTE Parentage : Prosperity x Enchantress. A brilliant rose-pink ; fine color and form ; perfect calyx ; outside or indoors ; stifi', wiry stems, 4 to 5 feet in length ; very prolific ; of open habit and exceptional in fragrance. Both'varieties severely tested for over 3 years. Booking orders now for immediate delivery. Strong Rooted. Cuttings, $I2.00 per 100, $IOO.OO per WOO. Richard Diener & Co. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CAL. mentloD the Exchange 500,000 CARNATIONS >^ We are devoting our whole plant to the production of Rooted Carnation CuttinKs._ Our stock plants ftre grown cool and for cuttings only. Experience proves that cuttings grown from this kind of stock are stronger and far superior to cuttings taken from flowering plants. You can be sure that orders pUced with •• wffl be fiUed wia • I the very best stock. 100 1000 I .(3.00 125.00 \ Dorothy Gordon. Pink... - - _ -. 3.00 25.00 ; Victory. Scarlet Rosenink 3.00 25.00 White Wonder Un.C. W.Ward. Pink 3.00 25.00 I Rosette. Dark pink 5 per cent, discount when cash accompanies order. Orders SUedins ■ SMITH & QANINETT, 3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 Geneva, N. Y. CARNATION CUTTINGS WHrrE WONDER \ ENCHANTRESS WHITE ENCHANTRESS BEACON (3.00 per 100, $25.00 p( NORTHPORT. Leader in dark pink class. (6.00 ] HERALD. Leader in scarlet class. (6.00 per 100, S&u.uu per luuu. Send for prices on 'MUM Cuttin£a. All leading commercial varieties JAMES D. COCKCROFT, Northport, L I., N. Y. will help all around If yog mention the Escbapse CARNATION White Wonder. . 2.76 22J0 2.60 20.00 2.76 22.60 4.00 35.00 6.00 46.00 Rosette VeUow Prince 8.00 QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, QUIDNICK, R.I J. H. Ciuhlnt, prop. P. O., Anthony, R. I. SPLIT CARNATIONS Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1908 SOW for S1.0D postpaid I.L.PILLSBURT GALESBURO. ILL. CARNATIONS r.DORWRSSONSCO. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA Southern States Pages 170, 172, 173, 176 Houston, Tex. At the Brazos Greenhouses, George Cosh, the manager, was found opening up a fine shipment of Roses. "Elegant stuff," said George, "and every bit of it Texas grown, I have never seen better anywliere, and what is more, I can just 'phone up to Dallas to the Green Floral Co. tonight and they will pack the stock and get it here early next morning in time for any order that I may have in hand. Now here are a lot of Rhea Reid, Sunburst. Bridesmaid and those splendid Carnations, every one wide awake, all Al stock, and in perfect condition, with very little express to pay to get them here. This will cause some of our Northern growers to sit up and take notice, I guess, and Texas retailers will become more in- dependent every day, for the day is com- ing when we will be able to grow about all of our stuff right here at home. I will appreciate the time," said George, "when I can get a little sleep — up last niffht till two, and late hours every night filling those 'phone orders for designs to go out on early trains, and though we have put in a night man to take care of these, it seems the orders are coming in just about as regularly sometimes at night as they do by day." The Dewsons, landscape architects, are having a great amount of work thrust upon them, and all unsolicited, in im- proving several large estates that will keep them busy for weeks to come. They have the Godwin and Radford property to beautify immediately, with a great deal more of work pressing upon them iust as soon as they can get to it. Tree Planting Week There is a good deal of local en- thusiasm manifested in the proposed "Planting Week," to commence February 16 and close with Arbor Day. The slogan throughout the city will be, "Clean up and plant something" with all fiorists and nurserymen immediately behind the movement, offering special prices to Houston people only for the week. This real improvement manifestation was sfarted by that lively bunch in the craft. "The Houston Florists' Club." It will probably be launched to the public with a larse banquet at one of the hotels, to which all ladies and gentlemen interested in planting will he welcome, at a nomi- nal price to all alike for the feast. Some of the most gifted speakers in the city will entertain the guests, and every propo- sition toward planting and cleaning up will be launched in full measure. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club, President Kuhlmann grew enthusi- astic about plans for the Fall flower show. "'Just as soon as we get Planting Week off our hands," said he, "we are going to begin right away on our schedule for the flower show, and arrange every detail in advance, so that growers may get right in line with their preparations. There will also be a silver cup offered to the home in Houston with most beau- tifully kept grounds, using experienced help, and another cup for the same thing where the owner does his own work. There will also be other prizes offered for various civic improvements, including flowers to be grown by the school children, so that aU the public schools can get busy in improvement too. The club has petitioned the mayor and com- missioners to enforce the chicken ordi- nance, prohibiting chickens from roam- ing outside the property of their owners and doing damage to flower beds and planting. "It is curious what strange ideas our colored people have about funerals, re- marked a prominent florist who was pre- paring to deliver seevral funeral pieces to a proposed funeral. "The colored woman is a member of some social fra- ternity, and is reported to have but a few hours to live, and the idea is to place _all the floral offerings around her bedside that she may enjoy the flowers the short time she is to live ; then they wiU be taken on to the funeral in the regular course. I should think it would suggest a pretty creepy kind of feeling, practi- cally bringing a grave scene right up to the proposed corpse for lingering observa- tion in the last moments." However, this and many other curious situations often confront the florist and he must be prepared for anything. A Pastime de Inxe There is no banquet and dance hall within 1000 miles of Houston that can compare with the new hall, in the re- cently constructed eighteen story liice Hotel of Houston. In its administration every detail is right up to the latest in fashionable hostelry. , „ The afternoon and evening tango tea, most beautifully arranged, is now the fad which certain Houston people revel m. Of course, nothing so beautiful can be inaugurated without the help of floristo, and H. H. Kuhlmann was called m to manifest the very best class of his deco- rative skill, practically without regard to expense. The idea was primarily a canopy of Southern Smilax with Roses all around the hall, under which was placed several evening dinner tables most beautifully decorated with Valley, Hya- cinths, Carnations, flowering Begonias, and the most delicate ferns m variety blended to splendid effect. Kerr and Brazos Hotel Greenhouses also contributed Am. Beauty Roses in dozen lots, with quantities of Carnations, Richmond Roses, and no end of nicely placed palms, together %vith Bay trees. As the tea proceeded, beautifully gowned ladies danced the tango in graceful style, which, with intermissions for tea, proved indeed a pastime de luxe which will con- tinue now every week evening at this hotel for guests and friends. The work of florists was most favorably commented on as a setting tor the dance. S. J. Mitchell. Greensboro, N. C. Henry C. Perkins has bought A. J. Klutz's interest in the Greensboro Floral Co • Geo Ij. Sutton has succeeded J. U. Shine as manager : they have open a store at 216 W Market st. , ,_ , Tom O'Connor's Narcissi is the best that has been seen in this section ; he is making a specialty of these bulbs. Howard Gardener is cutting fine Car- nations. _ . . . ., The Van Lindley Co. is cutting heavily of Carnations, Roses and Sweet Peas Visitors this week : Robert Shock, Geo. Maunz, Mr. McCook of Tarry town, N. T. ; Mr. Walsh of Bayersdorfer & Co. Business'Troubles Stamfoed, Conn.— Charles T. W. Main has filed a petition in bankruptcy, listing liabilities of $3,434.83, and assets of $775. January 34, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 171 WHEN WE SAY THAT THE Philadelphia Pink is the best true Rose Pink Carnation in sight today, we simply mean that you will cut high grade blooms, and plenty of them, throughout the Season, and that it is an ideal variety in every respect. Mr. Joseph Hill, of the E. G. Hill Co., says: "There is no question as to the productiveness of the variety, and the color is pleasing indeed. I do not have the least doubt but that this variety will be quite an acquisition to our list of commercial Carnations." And this from Mr. Lars Anderson: "I have seen nothing to compare with them. After my study of Philadelphia, and my test of the blooms, I can honestly say to every grower to buy Philadelphia, because it ranks ahead of White Wonder and Enchantress." Cablegram received from Mr. Wells, of Merstham, England, Dec. i6th: "Award Merit Philadelphia, Royal Horticultural Society today." But, seeing is believing. Come to Detroit and see for yourself thirty thousand plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of Philadelphia Pink will surpass your own expectations. All orders booked now are for February de- livery. Prices: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 2500 at $95.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky (Si Co. 1218 Betz BIdg., Philadelphia, Fa. NEW CARNATION Pink Supreme It has not the size or length of stem of Matchless, but for a good, strong, healthy growing plant that makes flowers of good size continuously from Sept. until thrown out in the Spring; it is Supreme. Color: Light shell pink. Calyx: Good, is not a splitter. Stem holds the flower erect and is of good average length. Is a good shipper and keeper. ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY. $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Absolutely nothing bat clean, healthy, well-rooted cuttings sent out. J. H. Leach & Son MATCHLESS WINNER OF TWO GOLD MEDALS DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early for MATCHLESS, the NEW COMMERCIAL WHITE CARNATION. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non- bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, Matchless was awarded First Prize for best 100 white; also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class — twenty-one vases in all being shown. Orders Booked Now for February Delivery ALL STOCK SOLD TO FEBRUARY : PRICE FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS : $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 (ORIGINATORS) Cottage Gardens Company, inc. QUEENS, NEW YORK Princess Dagmar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 AWARDED At tne massacnusetts Horticultural Society Boston, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, April, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Camar tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show April, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company 'ir "Wrlt^Se^7^^3^ttir«dTtn^t5e 172 The Florists' Exchange IT WILL PAY YOU TO keep in touch with the NEW CARNATION The cry is always ** for something new ' ' You have i "GORGEOUS" GORGEOUS »» A Veritable Giant among Carnations Watch its record at Florist Qub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better stili, GO AND SEE IT GROWING PACIFIC STATES. MARTIN ® FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS ®. SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa. PETER FISHER, Ellis. Mass. Price — TO TRADE OIVUV ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100, $10.00, 50 @ 100 rate ; per 1000, $100.00 No order filled for less than 60 cuttings and no discount from above price, irrespective oi auantitv boucht. SEND for -~*~- circular to ehher of the above firms, and ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. ■' "«• ^~Watch the square spaces in this ad. each iDeefe"^^ Write tbem yoD read this advt. la the gichanga CARNATION CUniNGS'^"^^^""^'^ Delivery COMMODORE $6.00 $50.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3.00 25.00 BEACON 3.00 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 100 1000 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. Rgclproelty— Sa ^J 4) — iy THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Mannlactarers SELF-TIED «OSE STAKES I (;j|f.|yj„g Q,fj3(j,„ J„pf[j ^ pjjg J[j,|,jj "THE LOOP! THE LOOP'S THE THING!' VVrite for Price List C (PATENTED) CONNERSVILL£, INDIANA ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEOOUZF brothers, Lenox and Troy Avenues, BROOKLYN, N. Y $50.00 per 1000 January delivery We SpeclaJize in Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Poinsettias Let us quote you on Rooted Carnation Cuttings, or two-inch Geranium plants Baur & Steinkamp Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS, IND. J— SHAMROCK-5 CINERARIAS 3-inch, fine plants. $ Cash plea! M.S.EnER, The Home of Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2J^m., bushy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 4^in., heavy, field grown, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Croweanum. 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. Heavy, 5-ui., $4.50 per doz. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt. 2J^-in., early struck, ready to shift, S3. 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. LANTANAS. A fine collection of varieties, 2M-iii. pota, $4.00 per 100 $35.00 per 1000. BouganvlUea Sanderiana. Grand stock for growing on, 2l^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. Strong, 4-in. pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high .$12.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, 2 to 2}^ ft., $10.00 per 100. VINGA Variegata. Fine plants in 3 by 4-in. pota, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per CANNAS. Crimson Bedder, best bright red dwarf; Richard Wallace, best clear yellow, either, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; two and three eye THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Please mention the Exchange i SOUTHERN STATES— Continued New Orleans states Fair, 1915 The florists of New Orleans have decided to take part in the Southern States Fair, to be held here next year. This was decided at the meeting on Jan. 15 of the Horticultural Society. The fair management had asked the society to provide an exhibit that would do credit to the city. The premiums will be fur- nished by the exposition. An elaborate list of proposed exhibits was arranged at the meeting of the florists, and submitted to the fair management. It will no doubt be accepted. It is expected that an ex- cellent collection of homegrown plants and flowers will be shown when the fair opens, as the florists here are beginning to realize that getting stock from a mar- ket over a thousand miles distant is not as advantageous as producing the blooms themselves. The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., U. J. Virgin, Neusham and Sheuer- man and other local nurserymen are al- ready raising a good part of the flowers sold in their stores, and the time is seen when such blooms as Am. Beauty Roses, Carnations and the like will not need to be secured from the Northern market. As to orchids, Neusham and Sheuer- man, proprietors of The Orchid store, are producing a surplus and shipping large quantities to the Northern markets. The Metairie Ridge and other nurseries have proved their ability to produce Chrysan- themums as large and good as any. Among other business taken by the horticultural society at its meeting^ this week was the election to membership of Henry Illenberg. It was decided to post- pone the next meeting to Feb. 26. An excellent collection of Narcissi, grown from Holland bulbs, was displayed by Richard Eichling, horticulturist in charge of U. J. Virgin's nursery. At the suggestion of President Chopin, it The Market The demand for flowers the past week was great, due to numerous private social functions incident to the approach- ing Carnival season. There was no sh9rt- age of supply, however, as the florists know in advance that this demand is com- ing. The prices averaged the past week as follows: American Beauty Roses, home-grown, $3 to $8 per dozen, and Northern stock, $8 to $15; Richmond, Killameys, Sunbursit, Milady and Hillmg- don, S3; Bride, $4; Bridesmaid, home- grown, $1.50 to $2, and Northern, $2.50 ; Narcissi, 75c. to $1.00 per dozen; Hya- cinths, $1 to $1.50 per dozen ; Violets, $3 to $4 per hundred; Lilium Harrisii, $4 per dozen; Valleys. $1.50 per dozen. The window display of Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. continues to attract admira- tion. Artistic blendings of orchids. Aza- leas, Roses, ferns and other floral beau- ties do credit to the store's management. The Orchid store's window is also a scene of beauty. The nursery of C. Porim, Zimple, near Adams, was visited by fire this week, a small greenhouse and some outdoojr^plants being destroyed. " " H. W. B. Nashville, Tenn. The week has been a very unusual one for January, as one could easily believe that it were May if one did not look at the calendar. There has been no rain, and we are beginning to need it badly, too. One hears a great deal of comment about it. There has not been a soaking rain here since last April. The warm weather has brought Carna- tions back to their best quality and there are plenty of them. Roses are still off crop, in spite of the sunshine, but there is little matter, as there has been small de- mand for ten days past for anything but funeral work. Pot plants are selling bet- ter than almost anything though, good fancy wnidow boxes are in good demand. Primroses are at their best and these and Cyclamens are the best sellers. Roman Hyacinths are still scarce, and they likely will be all season. Paperwhite Narcissus is not so plentiful as a year ago when quantities of them went to the dump. Hillcrest School Farm is busy at pres- ent putting bulbs in the field. The own- ei-s say that they can get better germina- tion from Gladioli bnlblets by planting them in the Fall or early Winter. January Si, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 73 Five New Single Chrysanthemums Money makers that every florist sHonld groiv; Place your order now ; Spring delivery from 2%-in. pots. MENSA A grand, pure wiiite, large flat flower, with yellow eye. several rows of lieavy petals of great substance. Fine habit. A splendid shipper and Iteeper. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. MISS MARY POPE A charming — pink mid- October; large, graceful flowers borne erect on long stems; very beautiful in sprays. Excellent habit and free. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. CHARLES KINGSLEY Rich but- ■ tercup yel- low; large, bold flowers of great sub- stance. Splendid habit — very free; good in every way; one of the best yel- lows grown. $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. YELLOW MENSA 1913 Novelty. — — A beautiful light yellow sport from the popular Mensa ; same substance and habit as its parent. Large flowers on stiff stems. $2.50 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. CELIA Leading Novelty. Exquisite lemon yellow; large flowers with foliage well up to the blossoms. Stiff habit — exceedingly fine for cutting in sprays. $2.50 per dozen, $15.00 per SINGLES For 60c per dozen, $4.00 per 100. Jessie Cnrtis (crimson) ; Hilda 'WeUs (Tuscan red, yellow at base of florets) ; Mary Biohardson (Salmon and gold) ; Mrs, Heneage (Anemone, brilliant yellow). POMPONS 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 100. Lnla (white) ; Mrs. Frank Ben, syn. Souvenir d'Or (orange and bronze) ; Magnificent (light bronze) ; Savannah (clear yellow) ; Bev. W. Hoifman (bronze tipped yellow). Frank P, Putnam p. O. Box 12, LOWELL. MASS. Give credit wlierecredit Is due— Mention Exchange Lettuce Plants Fine, greenhouse grown, Grand Rapids Lettuce Plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. ASPARAGUS Sprcngeri. Strong, 2H-in., S2.00 per 100. $5.00 per 300. SMILAX. Bushy, 2K-in., S1.25 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. GERANIUMS. Best varieties, 2;^-in., 82.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. ^ HARDY rVY, Double ALYSSUM, VINCA t Varieaata. Fine 2H-in-. 82.00 per 100, .SS.OO f per 300. J. C. fSCHHIIDT. Bristol, Pa. Will belp all aronnd If yon mention the Brehaage Godfrey Callas STRONG PLANTS 3J^-inch pots, $5.00 per 100 - Patten © Company TEWKSBURY, - - MASS. Give credit where credit 1b due — Mention E PRIMULAS ASPARAGUS Spreneeri. 2H-in. . . $2.00 per 100 GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt: 2-in. »2.00 per 100 Corden's Glory, double red, ivy leaf, $2.00 per 100. Miied sorts. 2- 2H-in., $18.0 per 100. QUALITY OF CIRCULATION Advertise in THE EXCHANGE whose subscribers are safe propo- sitions to ship to. Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gloxinias, fancy Leaved falailiiimc OUR usual superior strain. tOlflUIUIIIj. YOU CAN BUY CHEAPER BUT NOT BETTER STOCK BEGONIAS, Single in Separate Colors. Scarlet, crimson, rose, white, yellow and orange, 40c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Single In Choicest Mixture. 35c. per dozen; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, white and yellow, 60c. per dozen; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Double in Choicest Mixture. 50c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Frilled in Separate Colors. Scarlet, white, pink and yellow. These are with wavy and frilled petals, like some of the newer Petunias. 85c. per dozen; $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Lafayette. Brilliant crimson-scar- let, $1.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Dwarf Hybrid Duke Zeppelin. Pure rich scarlet, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. The finest collection and the most extensive stock in America. Choice Standard Varieties, $1.75 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Choice Rare and New Varieties, $2.25 per dozen; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Recent Introductions, $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. Choicest Mixture, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS, Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or In Separate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge, and blue with white edge, 60c. per dozen; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS, New Emperor (Hybrida Imperialis) in choicest mixed varieties, 86c. per dozen; $6.00 per 100. Frilled Tuberous Bego HENRY A. DREERy InC* chestnut ST. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY Philadelphia, Pa, SOUTHERN STATES— Continued The Joys have their Dahlias in the propagating bench. They are selling some exceptionally good Primulas. Mr. Geny, of Geny Bros., tells us that his firm is cutting more Carnations to the square foot than for a long time, and they are certainly good ones too. They grow almost entirely in solid beds on the floor, only using benches for one or two varieties. The Nashville Agricultural and Indus- trial Institute is planning on erecting a small greenhouse in the Spring for edu- cational purposes to grow green vege- tables. Haury & Sons have good pot plants. Mclntyre Bros, have devoted the old establishment to pot plants entirely, and they tell us that they will have the largest line they have every grown this Spring. Washington, D. C, While business enough stock to scarcer than it has been tor the past year owing to the cloudy weather. The whole- sale houses clean up everything. On Saturday there was not a flower to be had except some Harrisii Lilies. Some few fancy stock, which brings 15c. and 18c., can be obtained. The firm of Mayberry & Hoover, who were the successors to F. W. Bolgiano, located at 1339 14th St., N. W., and have been there for the past 15 years, have dissolved partnership, Mr. Hoover hav- ing bought out the business. The new firm will be styled Louis B. Hoover, suc- cessor to Mayberry and Hoover. Wm. R. Smith Memorial Representative Graham of Pennsyl- vania, last week introduced a bill in the House, drawn up by Col. Clements, ask- ing for an appropriation of $50,000 for a memorial to the late Wm. R. Smith. It was at the instigation of Wm. F. Gude that the bill was drawn up. George Fields, who has been laid up with the grippe, is much improved, and expects to be out in a few days. William Kasting of Buffalo, who has been appointed postmaster of that city, paid us a visit last week while here con- sulting with the chief of his department. O. A. C. O. SSr Snapdragons CLEAR WHITE and GOLDEN YELLOW They have been tested for over ten years, and have proved continual WINTER BLOOMERS. Now Offered For The First Time. Orders booked now for delivery after March i. Plants, $10.00 per 100 to The Trade. Cultural directions with every shipment. Stock hmited. Orders will be filled in rotation. H. HUEBNER, Groton, Mass. OBEY! WHEN FORTUNE KNOCKS We don't claim to be peddling fortunes, but are giving our Customers the very best Killarney Pink Snapdragon on earth. BUXTON'S PINK SNAPDRAGON has no equal. Fine plants, from pots, ready February 1st. $35.00 per 1000, $4.00 per 100. 250 at 1000 rate. Cash Please. G. E. BUXTON, IVashua,IV. H. ntioD the Exchange GROWN from CUTTINGS Tt^-SNAPDRAGONSSJ,,?,? Buxton's SILVER PINK Phelps Bros.' New Everblooming White R. G. HANFORD, NORWALK, CONN. Mutnal Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 10( COLEUS. 10 varieties. Golden Bedder, VerschaffcltU, etc $0.50 $4.0 AGERATUM Stella Gurney 50 4.0 SNAPDRAGON. Giant white 1.00 9.0 GERANIUMS. Poitevlne, Doyle, Nutt; strong, 3-in. pots 4.00 ROSE GERANIUMS. Strong. 2-in. E.A.WALLIS&CO., Berlin, IN. J. Glvecredlttvberecreditlsdue — Mention Eicbange stock of our a confer a favor upon fvertisers, they will ml t. In The Exchange. 174 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FR.UITS. or Ysars Write for our ^A/hole•ale 1.1st lOOO W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, - Geneva, N. Y. Ampelopsis Veitchii PerlO» IS-inch, well rooted stock $2.50 10 to IS-inch, well rooted stock.... 2.00 California Privet Per 100 2 to 3 feet, extra fine *3.00 8 to 4 feet, big bunches 6.00 JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightstown, N. J. GlvecreaitwherecrraitlBiJue— IfentlonExchaiiBC THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL FINE STOCK of RHODODENDRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDAS Price List FRAMINGHAM, MASS. HARDY NURSERY STOCK GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop. Holland Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonalle. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THEBAY STATE NURSERIES. North flbington. Mass. We are in ai Position '« l^ote prices on spedmen Ever, .ttractlv, to anyone who UBOtStG TO SELL io7^. '^f%r^, ^i^:'^^Z P. H. GOOPSELL, 1905 Wesl farms Road, N. Y. City Manetti Stocks lor Grafting TuveV/ ENGLISH OR FRENCH GRO>VN No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York Olto Heinecken Horticultural Agency Whitehall BIdg. 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: J. Heins Sons, HaJstenbek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E Neubert, Wandsbek (Germany) LUy of the VaUey> Lilacs for Forcing. A. Eeilbolz, Quedlinbm'^ (Germany) High Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (HoUand) Wholesale Bulb Grower AIM HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, u ,Mj|s jzftias, PAiHs, nc WRITE FOR PRICES Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTim Y Complete Msortment in large and small sties Price List now ready TheD.nillNurseryCo.,lnc.Du^|«',^^. Evergreen Specialises Largest Growers In America BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Treca, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Beddlne Plants Bind Your Florists' Exchange We ofiFer you the best and simplest binder made for the purpose. It will cost you One Dollar, postpaid. You need it. Our publication is too valuable to be thrown away after one perusal. Nothing so convincing of the truth of this statement as the index we will send you at the completion of each volume, thus giving you immediate reference to countless cultural facts, data, etc., enumerated during that period. THE FLORISTS' EXCMANQE California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of Calif oimia Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, A^aragus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, "^,^.1^ Robbinsville, N.J. n 'CHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boskoop, Holland V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. P.OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. I. Just Received From 01 Nurseries: Rbododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosmn, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc., rrom Belgium. Beftonla, Gloxinia Bulbs. Dec. shipment. Boxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, HoUandv Fruit and Omamental Stocks from France. English Manetti, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three other brands. McHUTCHISON & CO. '^l^s^'' 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Evergreens rOR ROCKERIES H. den Ouden ©Son Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue Michelsen & Co. Naarden, HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies. Etc. Please send I lat of wa nta. Ca Calogue oa appll- catioa. American address, c/o MAITUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, New York Gty WIU help aU aronnd If yon mention the Bxchaage THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is the only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Car- large and small alike. It brings ■■ " Classified Advertisement, display adver- addltlon to the regula CALirORNIA PRIVET CUHINGS HEADQUARTERS HARRY B. EDWARDS, Little Silver, N. I. Lb fldvt. in the Erchangp Write them 3 m'""" PflEONIES^ GILBfRTH.WILD I yon read this t Our New Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those De- signs in every-day use and is unquestion- ably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty- two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Price: Ten copies, .$3..50: 25 copies, $6.50: 60 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35c. for a sample copy. A. T. De La Mate Ptjj. & Pub. Co. Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St, N. Y. January 24, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 175 Cleveland Irty-nlntl . O., Jun growing type only is desired, hence they are not of the hardier type. Even were the hardier ones unobtainable, think what a vast territory there is lying south of Penn- sylvania in which the ordinary ones would grow, and all our nurserymen would tell you of the great sales of stock now made to the South consequent on the increas- ing wealth of the people there. Thuya plicata is a later name conceived by some to be the proper one for T. gigantea, and is the one adopted at Kew. grets it does not possess sufficient hardiness to be planted outdoors save in the warmer portions of the South. It is a native of Southern Europe, where it meets with some cold, but not to the degree it would in the Middle States. Occasionally here in southern Pennsylvania one finds an example which has stood Juniperus Virginiana glauca (Subject of this week's illustration) Our common Red Cedar, Jimiperus Virginiana, is known to vary greatly in character even in its wild state. Even as it grows close at home there are marked ■differences in habit of growth. Some are as slim of outline as an Irish Juniper, others of broad, spreading nature. Climate has much to do with varying charac- ters. In the climate of Colorado and in the more Southern States there is such a diiference that some authors consider them as distinct species. J. mono- sperma and J. scopulorum are two of such kinds. Then there is the Pencil Cedar, as it is called, J. Bermudiana of Bermuda and the West Indies, which is still held as but a variety of Virginiana by some authorities. But when it comes to varieties of ornamental value we look to Europe for them. These are natural varia- tions found in seed beds or sports, and are carefully taken care of and propagated. It is not supposed that these variations occur in Europe more than here, but horticulture has more hold on the people there, and va- riations which occur here would pass unnoticed, but would be petted and propagated were they to appear in Europe. The one of our illustration, the Juniperus Virginiana glauca, is a case in point. It is a variety of our wild Red Cedar, and in growth resembles the pyramidal forms growing wild here. But it has found favor on account of its glaucous blue foliage, very different from the darker colored leaves of the common one. It is this variation in color that opens a place for it in all large collections. Sometimes to create certain effects a mass of one color is wanted, perhaps a bluish green. If so, J. Virginiana glauca would fit well, both for the color and for its hardiness, for it will endure all the cold the common Red Cedar will. It is a pity the J. Virginiana is so common, for it is of much beauty, and fits into position in plantings just as well as many trees of foreign origin. Those wishing to transplant such wild trees of it, or of one that is cultivated, would do well to root-prune them a full year in advance, that a number of small roots may form to hold a ball of soil when removal time comes. Success is then well assured. _,, It seems a pity that such a lovely ever- xnuya green as the Western Arborvitae, Thuya eigantea gigantea, is so seldom seen in coUections here. It is true that in common with many evergreens from the Pacific States it is not hardy in a general way, but then if pains were taken to get plants or seeds from the mountain ranges on which it grows, there would be a type sufficiently hardy for planting in our Middle States. It grows wild from Alaska to Cali- fornia and Montana, and though preferring damp soil and a damp atmosphere, it will thrive on drier ground, merely failing to attain a great height when on dry, elevated ground. Those who have seen it growing know of its lovely green colored foliage, far superior to our Eastern type, which one is not of a good green color, most useful tree as it is. The greater number of Thuya gigantea that we see here are imported from European nurserymen, and do not represent the hardiest type. The way to get those that would endure our Winters would be to get in touch with a collector at some mountain point where the trees have had to endure much cold. It is said to be found at an elevation of over 5000ft. on Mt. Ranier National Forest, Washington, and surely one might look for a hardy type from such an elevation. No one expects the taller growing type from high ele- vations— the lowlands must be looked to for them — but the best of the type we could forego if we get hardiness. This Arborvitae is cone-shaped always, even when of a height of 150ft. or more, which height it commonly at- tains. It has a trunk of great size at the base, often 6ft. to 8ft. in diameter, but this enormous size decreases rapidly after a few feet of height is reached. In this respect it behaves much as does the Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum. Many specimens of this Thuya that have been tried here have failed to survive the climate, but in every ■case they were imported from Europe, where the tallest The Sweet Bay is not as hardy as this Magnolia. Specimens of the latter, in well sheltered positions, are not uncommon there, but not so the Sweet Bay. The writer's own experience with a small plant was unfa- vorable. It froze back every Winter for three years then died completely. Those who possess tub plants of it find that if they are placed in a stable, a barn or any building they will carry over without heat, so far as Pennsylvania is concerned, but it is so pleasant to see plants indoors in Winter that space for them is usually found wherever this is possible. small growing native plant, is Andromeda polifoEa. ng that this little evergreen is vild state, growing by the side Juniperus Virginiana glauca. Red Cedar outdoors all Winter but inquiry will develop the fact that it had been a very mild Winter, or that the plant had met with some most favorable conditions. Along the seacoast of New Jersey, cases have been heard of where this Sweet Bay had weathered a Winter, and this often is the case with many other plants not looked on as hardy, the sea moderating the temperature and les- sening evaporation of leaves. One often sees the Sweet Bay in tubs outside of florists' establishments in early Winter where they have not been placed under shelter, and when they may have had as much as 10 deg. of frost to endure, and have passed through it unharmed. It was once suggested to the writer that it might be considered in the same class as Magnolia grandiflora, which is hardy southward to Philadelphia in sheltered places, but this cannot be said truly. Andromeda teZ-'een' polifolia --X"' not at all scarce in its of ponds and in swamps in our colder States,' it should be seen oftener in cultivation than it is. It is a plant our landscape gardeners have found useful for filling positions such as those just mentioned. The foliage is 2in. to Sin. long, but very narrow, of a dark green above, bluish white beneath, its appearance in this respect mak- ing its common name. Wild Rosemary, appropriate, for it certainly does resemble the Rosemary in appearance. It bears clusters of pretty drooping flowers in June. In color they are white, tipped with red, forming, with the foliage a small bush that is sure to attract one as one passes it when in bloom. Because of its extreme hardiness it is much used by those familiar with its merits; then, though a shrub that is found in wet places, it has been found to do well in any ordinary situation, moist ones always preferred. It is fortunate that this Andromeda can be easily rooted from cuttings— hard wooded ones placed - in greenhouse in Autumn, or those of Summer growth, also placed under glass. Photinia Though Photinia Japonica is an old ac- Janonica 1"^intance of gardeners it is known to them ** under other names, as it has borne the titles Mespilus and Eriobotrya in its time, but the spe- cific name has always been Japonica, no matter under what genus it was placed. Though usually considered a greenhouse plant north of Maryland, it has been known to endure unprotected the mild Winters of Philadelphia, and as it is well known in the Southern States it shows It could be grown as a hardy plant over a wide range of territory. When growing outdoors it flowers in .\utumn, forming fruit then, which ripens the foUowing Summer. When grown indoors its behavior is much the same, but there is added the enjoyment of its large clusters of white flowers. The specimens of this shrub which have endured mild Winters in Southern Pennsylvania have been near build- ings, where both wind and sun were kept from them. When frost hurts them it is often more from loss of moisture through the foliage than from any other cause. It is opportune again to refer to a former suggestion that large-leaved trees or shrubs like this Photinia and Magnolia grandiflora for instance, would Winter better were all their leaves taken off before cold weather set in. Though it is better to enjoy the foliage if we can, better do without it if it will save the trees. m- It is unfortunate that the lovely Tor- Californica 17.\ CaUfornica wiU not endure our Winters, but requires a situation practi- cally frostless. To those of us who have not seen it as it grows in California we are left to judge of its beauty by the sprays of foHage sent in as Christmas greens. It is sometimes described by writers as of "Yew-like aspect," but it is far more like a vigorous Cephalotaxus than a Yew, and would readily pass for one. Its foliage is arranged in a flat position, so that when a young branch is cut it hes flat on the ground. That it is much like the Cephalotaxus is as good a description of it as could be given. Our florists find some little use for it in a decorative way, which use may grow larger as its merits become better known. Its planting with us would have to be where but little frost would be experienced. It is commonly known as California Nutmeg because of the appearance of its seeds. This common name is also applied to another Californian evergreen, Orepdaphne CaUfornica, also on account of the appearance of its seeds. Another species of Torreya is a native of Florida, i. e., T. taxifolia, with foliage not quite as large as that of Californica but hardier, thriving to some extent even where the cold is well below the freezing point. As with Californica it makes a tree of considerable height, in favorable situations. At the present time there are many wealthy men Who do not consider money iU spent in protecting partly tender, and even quite hardy, evergreens in Winter, for the sake of enjoying their green foliage untarnished when uncovered in Spring, and it is well worth doing. Such lovers of beautiful evergreens could well have these Torreyas in their coUections, considering how lovely their foliage is in the Summer season. 176 The Florists' Exchange Killarney Brilliant The Best Rose we have ever introduced. If your order has not been placed, ORDER NOW. We have a splendid lot of Own Root and Grafted Plants that will be ready to ship the last of February. PRICES: Own Roof, $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. Grafted, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. Plants from 2!^-inch pots. ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO ROBERT SCOTT <& SON SHARON HILL, DELAWARE CO., PA. NEW ROSES Killarney Brilliant This Rose is without doubt one of the best ever put on the commercial market. Advance orders have never been equalediby any other Rose in the history of the flower business. For February and March deUvery. Own Root: S30.00 per 100, S250.00 per 1000 Grafted: S35.00 per 100. S3D0.00 per 1000 For immediate delivery Grafting Eyes: §200.00 per 1000 HADLEY A beautiful, velvety, crimsonl Rose, vei} fragrant, of strong, vigorous growth. Flower! very valuable addition to the Red Rose list. For February and March dehvery. Prince d'Arenberg shade, good-sized flower. Much than Richmond, vigorous growth and blooms Ireely right through the Wmter. For February and March delivery. Own Root and Grafted: SSO.OO^per 100, 100 1000 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL S12.00 $100.00 FIRE FLAME 12.00 100.00 MRS. GEO. SHAWYER 12-00 100.00 CECIL BRUNNER (Sweetheart) 12.00 100.00 JONKHEER J. L. MOCK V.50 60.00 SUNBURST 12.00 100.00 MARYLAND 7.50 65.00 And all other Standard Varieties. Own Root: $7.60 per 100, 860.00 per 1000 Grafted: 412.50 per 100, 8120.00 per 1000 Write for a complete list of Carnation Cuttings Grafted 100 1000 817.50 SISO.OO 17.50 160.00 17.50 150.00 17.50 150.00 12.50 120.00 RIBBONS BUSINESS HOURS: From 7:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia New York 1608-20 Ludlow Street 1 1 7 West 28th Street Washington Baltimore 1 2 1 6 H StTMt, N. W . Franltlin and St Paul Sts. Best Equipment in United States help all arognd If yog i SOUTHERN STATES — (Continued) Lowsville, Ky. A general slump in business last week was noted by Louisville florists, due to the fact, as one of the trade expressed it, that nobody was dying, marrying, or giving large social events calling for flowers or floral decorations. Stocks are rather scarce locally, so that to a certain extent it is fortunate that there is no heavy call for goods. Jacob Schulz recently purchased a handsome seed cabinet , manufactured by W. C. Heller & Co., of Montpelier, C, for use in handling a line of garden and flower seeds this Spring. The cabinet contains 120 small drawers. Business has been somewhat dull with the shop lately. Alice J. Miller handled the family or- der for the late Mrs. Parks Avery, wife of a local jeweler, who died last week, and also furnished a number of handsome de- signs for a well-known railroad man's funeral, including a large clock, several wreaths, and the family order. The euchre and dance held on the even- ing of January 14, under the auspices of the local florists, for the benefit of John Skrobanek, whose establishment was de- stroyed by fire, was a highly successful affair, about 225 persons being present. Chairman Clara Steussy has not yet re- ceived returns from all of the tickets sold for the event, but is confident that a nice sum will be realized. A new bookkeeper is employed at the Fred Haupt Co., named Carl Cassell, formerly employed by the Louisville Var- nish Co. He will handle the bookkeeping, letter-writing and other office work, and will also do some collecting. F. Walker & Co. are using a specially made box of corrugated paper for mail order deliveries, instead of the ordinary boxes formerly used, which were found to be too flimsy. Business has been some- what slack of late. Anders Easmussen, one of the leading Falls City growers, reported last week that while Roses have gone off consider- ably, Carnations and Narcissi are in good shape. The next meeting of the Kentucky So- ciety of Florists is fixed for the evening of February 4, at August Baumer's. Sec- retary Baumer desires a full attendance, are to as several matters of importan come before the organization. Local stock is proving sufficient for the demands of business at present, accord- ing to August Baumer, except Lily of the Valley and orchids, which come from Chicago. Robert H. Miller, manager of the flower business of the C. H. Kunzmau estate, is slowly recovering from the illness which has kept him confined for some time. In spite of the general slump recently noted by the trade in Louisville, Miss Edith Walker, in charge of the William Walker shop, reports that January, so far, has been much better than the cor- responding month last year. An unusually good volume of funeral work kept C. B. Thompson & Co. busy all last week, the shop being fortunate in getting the greater part of the work of- fered. The funeral of Rhodes Rankin, a well-known Louisville man, called for a handsome pall and a number of designs. The WUlowdean Nursery, at Sparta, Ky., recently furnished plants, shrubs and flowers, to the value of $600, for use in decorating the grounds around the new residence of F. M. Sackett, a Louisville coal magnate. William Speed, a Louis- ville landscape engineer, designed the grounds. Mr. Speed has a number of other jobs on hand. H. P. Headley, of Lexington, Ky., re- cently discovered that he had been robbed of about 350 bushels of Bluegrass seed since June, a negro living near his farm having made a practice of taking out a sack or tw Paris, Ky. Unfruitfiil Lemon Tree then fall off. Many flowers also fall off they open. I bought the tree from a Western firm four years ago. Now what can I do to save the flowers from falling? I have it in a 12 in. pot, in a temperature of 60 deg. to 70 deg. The tree started to bear in Spring, but all the fruits have dropped except one, and that one I would like to save. — C. N. S., Pa. — The members of the Citrus family are entirely different from most fruit bearing trees on account of their ever- green habit, yet they must have a season of rest. Certainly on account of their evergreen nature they cannot be dried off to the same extent as a deciduous fruit tree. However, in the culture of citrous fruit trees, perfect drainage is essential ; secondly, a fairly retentive soil and firm potting. They will not thrive in a soft, springy material, nor do Lemons appre- ciate having their roots disturbed too often. They are benefited more by top dressing and occasionally a watering with manure water when in active growth, al- though circumstances must govern the operation, unless the roots are in a healthy condition to assimilate the extra food. It would be harmful rather than beneficial. In growing any plant in a pot, the main object is to try to give no larger pots than are really necessary, otherwise the soil will become sour. Root action would then be apt to be poor. In cases of that nature it is preferable to repot, first re- moving all the old soU possible, then repot into such a size as the roots could be placed in without crowding. Ton would have a much healthier Lemon tree if you gradually reduced the temperature to 50 deg., also keep at the same time a bit dryer at the root during the Winter. Then as the Spring comes, your plant will start up with new vigor in apprecia- tion of the partial rest. Also in Sum- mer, when the weather is favorable, set the plant outdoors which will be better than too much nursing. Wm. Tuenee. Irrigation in South Africa Vice Consul General Waiiam A. Hay- good, of Cape Town, has forwarded to the Dept. of Commerce, Washington, a newspaper clipping containing the of- ficial statement of the Government of the Union of South Africa with regard to its irrigation policy and the work actually being done by the irrigation department. The article will be loaned to interested persons making application to the Bu- reau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. The Florists' Exchange 177 ROSES 0 0 0 0 0 Invested now in >y^car-olds in 2H-in. Write today to i-inch pots. . . 3.00, Lantanaa. 2^-mch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 15 00 Polnsetdas. 2>i-Dich pots 6.00 Salvia. New sorts. Rooted Cuttings . . 1.50 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. Givpcrcdirwherecredltisdiie — MpntlonEJxchanpe CANNAS Henderson and five other varieties, dry bulbs, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS. Rooted cuttings, red and yellow, 50c. per 100, $4.50 per 1000. GERANIUMS. 2i^-in. pots, S. A. Nutt four other varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PANSY PLANTS from seed beds, 50c. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio Write them you read this advt. In the Exchaage Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $4S.OO per 1000. Cash with order. W.J.CHINNICKJRENTON,N.J. Write them yon read this advt. In the Hschange [NGLISH IVY field-grown, strong, bushy plants, S6.00 per 100. PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw tt In the Exchange HARDY ENGLISH IVY Laigc leaf, 2 and 3 plants to 4-in. pot, tl.OO per doz.; »8.00per 100. VARIEGATED STEVIA CUTTINGS. 60c. per CLEMATIS PANICIILATA SEEDLINGS. 76c pep 100. SAMUEL V. SMITH 3323 Goodman SL, Philadelphia, Pa. Givecredit where credit Is diip — Mfnt inn Exchaage NOW IS THE TIME to lay in your supply of: MARGUERITE Mrs. F. Sander, tlie double. These win make good 4-in. stuff for Easter. 2-in_ _ »2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indlvlsa. Good, stronz. 2-in_ »2.00per 100. ALYSSUM, Giant Double. 2-in., »2.00 per 100. Get our prices on Geraniums flHK RAWIINGS, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. will help all aronnd It yon mention CIIRYSANTIiEMUMS CARNATIONS AND ROSES CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON - NEW JERSEY Write them you read this advt. in the E.xehange Albany, ', N. Y. The Rosery, Steuben St., was compelled to clean out Its show window o£ plants as it was impossible to heat enough to keep them from freezing. F. A. Danker, Maiden Lane, is getting some very fine specimens of Hyacinths and Tulips in bloom from his green- houses. He also is cutting quite a few Roses of the leading and latest varieties. Samuel Goldring, who was in charge of the greenhouses, has severed his connec- tion with the firm. H. G. Eyres, North Pearl St., is still on the sick list. Miss Hales is at home under the doctor's care, and Mr. Wemple is not able to attend to business regu- larly. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange was compelled to postpone its annual meetiiig until some time in February, as some of the stockholders were unable to be pres- ent in January. The Boulevard Florist, 121 N. Boule- vard, was bought out by H. B. Van Wie, successor to Amos F. Balfoort, who passed away last Fall. The establish- ment was run for a while by the widow under the management of Albert Reed. Mr. Van Wie expects to make the above establishment one of the finest in the gaged Albert Reed to take charge of their Central ave. store. Whittles Greenhouses at 1020 Madison ave.. had stock damaged by frost; stock of the following growers also suffered from frost : W. W. Hannell, W. C. King, and a number of others on tb« outer sec- tions of the city, including Fenton Fen- nell of Cohoes. A committee of the Al- bany Florists' Club was organized to solicit from members and growers to help him recover some of his loss. L. H. S. Buffalo, N. Y. The Mariet Trade was rather uneven the early part of the week, though there was a much better week's business than one previous. Weddings have been more numerous, and there was considerable floral work which helped to consume a good portion of stock. There was enough to supply the demand, except Roses of short and medium quality. Golden Spur Daffodils, Tulips and Freesia are coming in more plentifully and there seems to be enough good Valley, orchids, Roman Hyacinths and Narcissus. Lilies are having a good demand. On Friday and Saturday Violets were good, but the demand was still lacking, and there has not been a good cleaning on these for some time. Notes The Summey Greenhouses and store on Wheatfield st., Tonawanda, N. Y., have changed hands and Max Groeber, formerly of Jno. Sweigler's is the proprietor. The property has a front- age of 160ft. and the houses are small but filled with ferns. Azaleas, Cyclamens and other blooming plants. Max is well known among Buffalo florists, and every success is wished for him in the new undertaking. At the regular meeting of the Florists' Club, the committee was appointed to ar- range for a social on the evening of Jan. 29. The Wm. F. Kasting Co. has to close its store on Sundays on account of the labor law. The store is now_ Saturday till 9 p.m. w open E. C. 1 The E.G. Hill Co/ir:' Use your own judgment. At the same time, we strongly advise grafts, because: They are more dependable. They produce MORE blooms. And one good bloom will pay for your grafted plant. We use best grade Irish Manetti, and guarantee gilt- edged stock, March ist. KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, RICH- MOND, MRS. AARON WARD, MY MARY= LAND, $100.00 per 1000. MILADY, MRS. GEO. SHAWYER, $120.00 per 1000. A pink that is a golden flame. As deliciously fragrant as Richmond. Anybody can grow it; it comes quicic. Habit, constitution and leafage are perfect. Grafted, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. And OF COURS^You Will Grow KILLARNEY BRILLIANT It is going to push Kiliarney off the boards- petals, better color, strong grower. Same price as Ophelia. Try Some ARENBERG And you can watch what it does to Richmond* A stiff-stemmed red, with nice foliage. Grafted, $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. We have all the Roses that Florists want. Our own-root stock is Summer propagated, and is unsurpassed for health and vigor. Our catalog gives prices and descriptions. THE E. G. HILL CO. □jeotlon the BxchasKe 78 The Florists' Exchange 100,000 Geraniums READY NOW From 2 and 2X inch pota, ssnd rooted, transplanted to pota, A No. 1 stock. S. A. Nutt, FoiteTlne, Grant, Rlcard, Buohner, Favorite, Jean Orble, Montmort, Doyle* Viand, and about 16 other va ' $2.40 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. MARGUERITES, Mrs. Sanders, $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 2Ji-inch, white and yellow, $2.50 per 100, $22.60 per 1000. PRIM17LA Obconlcas, 3}4-inch in bud and bloom, $5.25 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CANNA BtTLBS and other stock in abundance. See our display ad- vertisement in the Exchange of Deo. 13th, page 1367. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist Washington, - - NEW JERSEY 6>6c WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Matnal Reeij Rooted Cuttings FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit, Sl.OO per lOO. S8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 7Sc. per 100, ■ . $6.00 per 1000. 1000. SALVIA, SALVIA, $1.00 per lUU, SS.WJ per iUUU. AGERATUMS. Stella Gurney and Little Blue Star. 50c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS, breer'a S The best selected iarge-ffi fringed, mixed coloi 1000. $1.00 1 Cash \ J. P. CANNATA ORCHIDS PCUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- droblums, Oncldlums, Cypripediums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices rigbt. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE OrchidjGrower FALL RIVER, MASS. Write them yoa read tbla advt. In the Bichange ORCHIDS! Fresh imported. ' Orders taken now to insure early delivery ' * Spring. 1914, for ; best commercial Orchids. Semi-established CATTLEYAS ready for im- mediate delivery. Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAVCUS. N. J. Will help all aroDPd If roo mentlcm the BxiAaage ORCHIDS We grow and sell Orchids exclusively. We have them in all stages of development from the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. Geraniums Try to Grow Good Stock For those intending to work up a large stock of Geraniuma, the present is the time to get busy. Any cutting put into the sand no\^ will develop into a good sized plant by Spring. Some growers claim that they can accomplish this in a much , shorter period, but the ideal Ge- ranium for bedding is the one which has been propagated early, grown cool, given plenty of room and has been allowed to develop into a stocky, bushy plant. It may not pay to have your entire stock consist of such plants, but you want a good number of them, and try to realize a better price for them than the smaller ones. Nothing will pay you more than to keep on persistingly offering something to your customers which wiU be a little better than what they have been used to. and ask a little more for such stock ; keep it up and you are bound to get there. As a rule very little profit is made by the average florist on bedding Geraniums ; they are sold far too cheap, yet they are as they have always been, the leaders among the bedding plants, and the only way we can beat the man who makes their culture a side line and disposes of them at almost any price, is to do our best to produce a superior class of stock and educate the public up to make use of it. This may be up bill work in some localities, but it seems to be the only way. Keep the propagating bench full; if you have young stock in 3%in. pots most of them will furnish good cuttings even if you have to go down quite a way in order to get them. Keep the plants dry for a few days and they will soon break again and have plenty of time to make up. There is still time if you wish to plant out some stock plants on a sunny bench. These plants wiU heat any that are car- ried along in pots. As soon as their roots can spread out the tops will do the same, and between now and the first of March you can get quantities of cuttings from a few plants. After the end of February these plants can be potted up again. Delphiniums Sow This Valuable Florists' Flower t If you have not sown out hardy Delphin- iums, get at it at once ; there is hardly a Summer flower we might mention of greater value than these Delphiniums. Some of the Belladonna hybrids will give you a variety of soft, light blue shades which make them especially valuable as cut flowers. Plants grown from seed sown now will furnish flowers from June until the frost comes. Some will flower 1 early, others late, and the retail grower : wiU have no trouble in disposing of them. These plants by next Fall will be just right to offer for sale for your customer's hardy border. There isn't a flower lover who does not want these ^ Larkspurs among his perennials, and with the new ! hybrids they have become more desirable than ever and at present are not nearly j enough appreciated by the florist. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety Sow now, and when large enough, transplant the seedlings into flats, and later into 2%in. pots. Keep them in the Carnation house, and if you have one where one end of the house doesn't get quite as warm as the other, select it for the Del- phiniums. By May, plant them out into the field or in a bed 6ft. wide, allowing about 6in. of space between the plants. Sowing the seed now makes the handling of the young stock an easy matter, and you gain a lot of time. The man who has to grow on perennials without the help of a greenhouse is handicapped, but there are many of us with plenty of bench or shelf room who fail to realize the value of these plants and keep on buying the field grown plants we need year after year, when it is such an easy matter to grow them on. Propagating Cincinnati Begonias Good Time To Get At It This is the time of the year when a lot of the plants requiring bottom heat in order to root the cuttings with the least trouble, should be propagated. Many of the soft wooded stock such all Helio- trope, Salvias, Coleus, Begonias and others need bottom heat in order to be successful with the cuttings. While I suggest to the small retail grower to buy his Begonia Glory of Cincinnati or Lor- raines all ready for the counter in order to realize the most out of them, yet when- ever a grower happens to have unusual success with their culture he has good reason for wishing to grow on his own stock, and if he hasn't already done so, the leaves should go into the sand at once. Any of the left over plants from the holidays will come most handy for this purpose. Start out right by selecting healthy and well developed leaves ; there is but little trouble in rooting them if you have a steady bottom heat in the propa- gating bench of about SO degrees. Make use of a clean sharp sand, and insert the stems of the leaves just deep enough to have a half inch of space between the top of the sand and the leaf itself. Keep the sand moist at all times, using water of the same temperature as the sand. A little sun won't hurt the cuttings in the least, but there is a great difference be- tween that and exposing the bench to full sunlight all day long. It is also a good time to propagate Begonia Rex and some of the other old favorites of long ago. Grevillea robusta Deserving of More General Use Grevillea robusta or Silk Oak, is a most useful plant for the retail grower. It isn't anything new or hard to handle, yet comparatively few think it worth their while to carry a stock of it. Plants a foot or so in height can l>e made use of for the planting of window boxes and vases ; their fern like foliage adds greatly to the appearance of the arrange- ment. You may claim that the plants will outgrow everything else in a box be- fore the season is over, but this doesn't matter ; it is not everybody who wants Grevilleas in with the Geraniums and Marguerites, nor is it said that you should fill eyery box or vase alike. But often these plants just fill the bill, and when- ever we run short of a good supply we miss them greatly. Small plants in 2%in. pots come in most handy for filling inexpensive ferneries or fern dishes dur- ing the Winter months. There are times wiC' svery one of us where a dish is to be filled for such a small price that you cannot afford to make use of a Cocos or small Phcenix Eoebelinii as a center plant; but a little silk oak will do it nicely. Sow a good number of seeds now in a little bottom heat. They will germi- nate quickly, and a Carnation house temperature will do nicely to grow the young stock on in, and it takes a year to get a good sized plant ready. Asparagus Good Stock for Next Year No matter if you make use of one or all three of the sorts of ornamental As- paragus best known by the florist — A. plumosus nanus, A. Sprengeri, or that splendid newcomer, A. Hatcheri, seed of any of these can be sown now. No one more than the retailer with glass can get more money out of the growing of a good supply of Asparagus. The green is used practically every day in the year ; we can't get along without it, and the plants, when given plenty of root room and a good depth of soil arc not so very par- ticular as to full sunlight as flowering stock is. There are places in the Rose or Carnation house where, on account of just a little too much shade, it would not pay to grow plants for flowers, and As- paragus can be made to bring as good, if not better, returns as anything that could be placed here. The small plants of Asparagus plumosus are excellent for the filling of fern dishes, or to be used with ferns, and every florist who has space at all to spare, or who is getting tired of buying his full requirements of the greens he makes use of during the Winter months, should get busy now. Get ready to sow seed of these Asparaguses, and keep the young stock moving along in a fairly warm house where a good moist atmosphere is the rule and not the ex- ception. Trade List J Plants from 2y,-ia. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, ANTHERICUM vlt- tatum, FICUS repens. Rose Geraniums, I variegated Vincas. Plants from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, PASSION VINE, LEMON VERBENAS, ANTHERICUM vittatum. HYDItANGEAS. New French Varieties. Bushy plants. 1 doz. varieties, S3.00. 12 varie- ties from 4-iii. pots, $2.00 per doz. ' ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2-iii. pots, S2.00 per 100. IVY, Hardy EngUsh. Strong plants, 4-in. DAISIES. nd yello' .100. __ CLEMATIS panlculata. 100, S6.00 per 1000. EUONYMUi S5.00 per 100. DRACAENA IndiTlsa. 4-in. C. EISELE, Will help all aroand If ^ Seedlings. 75c. per A fEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS PlanKMiu. DRACAENA IndlTlsa. S-in 6-in, $2S.OO per 100. REX BEGONIAS. iH-ia^ SS.OO GERANIUMS, Nutt. Veil ievlne, Rlcud, P<(> , U.OO per tW: *^ . ... are large, well formed, and color an attractive rich coral pink VARIEGATED ALLEMANIA. 5 ft. Orchid flowering. Outer petals are bright scarlet, with a broad yellow border, the in- side colors being scarlet and dark red, beautifully mottled and varie- gated Hi MRS. CARL KELSEY. 6 to 7 ft. Green foliage, with a narrow edge of purple. Enormous flowers, or- ange scarlet, flaked and striped with golden yellow Flowers are soft 10 100 1000 tely dappled with " " ..S0.30 32.00 815.00 2.50 20.00 iiage. 3ome 3 ft. long. sized and CO Hi LOUISIANA i ft. Deep purple fo- leaves 1 ft. wiSe and Flowers are medium- 7 ft. Green foliage, rge; vivid scarlet. Louisiana of the finest Orchid-flower- .50 4.00 35.00 40 3.00 25.0 ,45 3.50 30.0 Hi METTEOR ^'rnt: doumediy our Dest rea, ana one that will always be in the front rank when a bright, brilliant crim- son color is desired Hi MT. ETNA. 4 ft. Purple foliage. . A. STROHLRIN. 6 ft. foliage. Flowers are large . bright shade of amaranth Hi NEW YORK. 5 ft. Rich purple- plum foliage. Flowers of great size. Color is almost scarlet Hi SPLENDOR. 414 ft. Makes ' bloom heads c ng Rowers pra NCLE SAM. each stalk. ically all the time. 8 to 7 ft. Bears enormous bunches of brilliant orange-scarlet flowers 25 at 100 rates, 250 at 1000 rates. Order now. We will hord and ship when you want them. THE CONARD & JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PA Prices f . o. b. West Grove, Pa. H! Hi liiiiiiliiiii[^ 180 The Florists' Exchange RETAIL FLORISTS A WREATH READY FOR THE FLOWERS No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia Wreaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. JOS. 0. NEIDINGER 'r^^,%!i¥ %^l^g PRICES 12 inch frame, when finished 22 inch $6.00 per dozen 14 inch frame, when finished 24 inch 7.00 per dozen 16 inch frame, when finished 26 inch 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame, when finished 28 inch 11.00 per dozen These leaves are treated with our new process, which gives them that rich, glossy appearance and preserves them for an indefinite length of time. 1513-15 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA/ PA. PRINCE D'ARENBERG cfc flowers averaging 40 petals to Richmond's 22 with which it is identical in color and profusion of bloom. Does not go Free (jrower, *MlS^ CHaS. RUSSELL. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER, SU ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS IRIS IRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, $15.00 per MADAME CHERAU, MADONNA, $10.00 WONDER, WHITE PERFECTION, WHITE ENCHANTRESS, BEACON and ENCHAN TRESS, tS.OO per 100, J25.00 per 1000. 10* discount for all orders accompanlediby cash and received before February 1st. \A/ASHINGTON FLORISTS' CO., '^Tes'""^' Alexandria, Va. TRUE MERIT Is the first essential in considering Chrysanthemum Novelties Our past products speak for themselves, as any prominent grower w31 admit. Our 1914 Novelties Will be the best sellers next year. Why not fortify now to meet the demand ? Our prices are moderate and our reputation assures quality Order Now and Secure Early Delivery. Catalogue Free. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. SEASONABLE STOCK ,.,.„ ASPAEAGtrS Sprengerl, 3-iii..$6.00 BEGONIA Sexnperflorens. In bloom, 4-in 8.00 Dwarf, in full .12.1 CYCLAMEN. In bud, 4-m. . . . 20.00 DRACAENA Indivlsa, 6-in 25.00 FERNS. Piersonl; Whitman! S-in 25.00 6-in 60.00 GENISTA, 4-in 15.00 GENISTA, 6-in 35.00 PETUNIAS. Double Purple and White, 2K-in 3.00 THEPECKHAMfLORALCO., FAIRMAVEN, MA.SS, R. Ff. D. INo. I6S Give credit wberecredttladue — Men GERANIUNIS ^"^"^ Notice Do not stop to inquire; send money with order naming latest date you would w;int them delivered If I cannot fill the order on or before date named, will return money the day it is received. ^- -^ S, A. Nutt, S12.50 per 1000; Bicard and Poite- vlne, $15.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. wm help all aroand If you mention the Bidiange COLEUS Spreneerl. $15.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS and SNAPDRAGONS for Janoary d«Ihrer7 *-t tpecimi pricea. Send for them. A. M. HERR., Lancaster, Pa. Motoal Beclprocltj — Saw It In the Bxchange Rooted Cuttings GERANIUMS cJttings RIcard, Poltevlna, Castellane, PsTkina,'.Viaud, "— "-. $18.00 per 1000. r, S. A. Nutt. tl2.80 per 1000. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. Matoal Reclproctty — Saw It In the Exchanire GERANIUMS From 2}i-in. pots. 1000 Nutt, 500 Ricard, 500 Poitevine, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. ERIC A. STEUER R. P. D. IVo. I. BASTOIV. 100; Giant YeUow; PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sa fine EtoUe d'Or, $2.00 pe White, $1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per ALTERNANTHERA, P. Major, Rosea and YeUow, $4.50 per 1000. BrlUiantisslma and Jewel. $5.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Blue. 75c. per 100. GENISTA. Sl.OO per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gumey and PauUne, Geraniums J.OOf ■1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. 90c. per 100. VINCAVariegata- 90c. per 100, $8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $1.00 per 100, 8.00 per 1000. FUCHSIA. 6 sorts, $1.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. FLOWERING BEGONIAS Assorted. $1.00 FLOWERING BEGONIAS, GENISTA. 2X-in., 3c. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. MOONVINES. 2M-in., YELLOW DAISY. ROSE GERANIUMS. 2-m.. $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-m., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2 WHITE MARGUERITE. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Write tbem 70U read this advt. in tlie Bxchanse n., $2.00 per 100, __ _ _ ) per 1000. RICARD and BUCHNER. 2M-in., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 3-in., $25.00 per 1000. Cash. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries MONROE. N. Y. jive credit where credit is (liH- — Mention Excliapge GERANIUMS FEVERFEW. Double white. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1.00. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. - Dalanson, N. Y "is due — Mention Exchange GERANIUMS January stock all booked. Next lot will be rooted by February 16, 1914. PETER BROWN CONTENTS Troubles Laura Weber. Catalogs Received Clubs and Societies: Tuxedo Hort. Soc. ; Lancaster Co. Florists' Club; Oyster Bay Hort L National 3mitli; Evo- Developing ]j)xliibitions, Coming nd Lime, Important to Geranium Catalog, Marvelous 167 Great Britain, Stray Notes from 186 Building 211 ^ , Horticultural Society of New Tork. Lemon Tree. Unfruitable 176 Making Rustic Work 193 Market, Beview of the 199 Morris County (N. J.) Gardeners' Ninth-Story Window Novelties, 1913, Some Good 191 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 175 Nymphasas Winter-flowering (Illus.). 184 Obituary: Kaulback Edwin D.; Collins, Wm.; Lieberman, Chas.; Stoldt, C 186 Pacific Coast. Dept.: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Port- land 209, 210, 211 Peterson's New Winter Flowering Be- mum Sho- Publications Received 1 Headers' 'Views, Our: Prunus triloba; Forcing Gladioli; Washington Botanic • Garden; What Has the "Private" Gar- dener Done for the S. A. F. and Betailer, The: New Members of thi Tango Corsage: A F. T. D. ; The Scottish Dls- t Boston flllus.); A Debu- tante Bouquet (Illus.); Chicago Happenings; Pony Cart Entered at Recent Pasadena Tournament (Illus.) 187, 188, 189, 190, S. A. P. and O. H South Africa, Irrigation in Southern States Street Trees in New Tork City. The Week's Meetings Vegetable Growers' .\ss'n Trade Notes: Houston, Greensboro New Orleans, Nashville Washington Louisville Albany, Buffalo Newport Providence, Worcester, Syracuse. .203 Chicago ; 204 Philadelphia Blyria ..., Kalamazoo, Hamilto Milwaukee Xngeles San Francisco 210 Portland (Ore.) 196, 211 Week's ■Work, The: Geraniums; Delphiniums; Propa- gating Cincinnati Begonias; Gre- villea robusta; Asparagus; Sal- vias 178 Westchester County Friends, Our 184 The Florists' Exchange 181 ! List OF Advertisers McManmon. J. J McManus, James McNeEFSwenson Menand, L _ Metropolitan Material Sambroofc Bros. Sander & Son... Advance Co 209 Albany Cut Flower Ex- change, Inc., The. .198 Albert & Davidson. . .210 Allen. J. K 200 Am. Spawn Co 16- Ambacher, James. ...19) Amer. Wooden Ware Mfg. Co.. The 20i Felthousen, J. E. , Michelsen & Co.. Fletcher&Co., F. W..163 Florists' HaH Ass*n...l94 Flower Shop. The.... 190 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. AnRermu' Aphine N ■"•if. Ford.M.C Ford. Wm. P. . . . Fottler, Fiske Ra' Minge Floral Co., ThclSg Minneapolis Floral Co.l89 Moninger Co., John C.211 MuUanphy, 1 Murray, San Myer, Florist. . Nagel, Rudolf.. i''>'>Z">>>'>>'><">'>>'>'>C^^ Froment, H. E. Frost, Cias Calvin, Thos. F Garland GnBs Mfg. Co. GasserCcJ. M.....1 Gibbons, The Smilai Giblin a Co 2! Goodsell, P. H i: lerow Floral Co.. . . 189 Gove, The Florist ... If Graham & Son. A If Greater N. Y. Florists' Barrett, the Florist. . . 190 Barrett, W.H 164 Barrows & Son, H. H.190 Baur & Steinkamp. . . 172 Bayersdorfer & Co., H.194 Bay State Nurs., The. 174 162 National Show Skideisfcy&oi.Vs.'s;' 168-171 Skinner Irrigation Co., The 208 SIinn,B.S.,Jr 201 Neidingcr, Ne_w tngl a-, Jos. G li —ngland Rorist Supply Co 2( Jew -fork Stable Ma- Smith & Fetters Co. . . 18! Smith & Gannett 17( Smith & Hemenway Co, .E. / Beckett. W. C. .189 Smith, P. J. Bird Steel Frame Gnhs Co., Inc 211 Black, Son & Co., Jos. H ." 174 Blackistone, J. Dan. . 187 Blackistone, Z. D 190 Blatchley Co., The. . . 189 Boddington. A. T. . . . 165 Boerger, Albert Wm., 173 Bolgiano & Son, J 164 Bonnet & Blake 201 Bowe, M. A 189 Breck- Robinson Nurs. 174 Breitmeyer's Sons, J . . 188 Brown Bros. & Co.. .. 190 Greup & Ploeger. . Grey Co., Thos. J. Gude Bros. Co. . Gunther Bros. . . Guttman & R Harris, Chester. Harris, Ernest . . Hart, Geo. B . . . Hatcher, John C Heacock Co., Jos Heinecken, Otto. Henderson & Co., A. . . If Henderson StCo., Peter K Henk Dirken Floral cS Nurs. Co.. Inc If Henshaw & Fenrich.. . It Herbert & Fleishauer. If Herr.A.M If Niessen Co, The Leo . 203 Noe, L. M 201 Oechslin, Ernest 204 Orchid, The 189 Ouwerkerk, P 174 Palethorpe Co., Inc., P. R 206 ..20U Palmers Son. W.J... 187 ■Wl Park Floral Co., The.. 188 ■201 Parker, John L 187 '°''' Parkes Construction Co. ..200 208 J. 189 Parshelsky Bros 210 ..162 Patten&Co 171-73 ..189 Pearce, George 210 . . 173 Peckham Floral Co ... 180 Smith, Samuel v.. . SmithCo., W. &T. Snyder & Co., B. A. Solomon & Son, L. . Soltau Standard Pump & En- gine Co., The. . No. 13 "SAW IT IN THE EXCHANGE" If a stranger enters your store and informs you that Mr. So-and-So sent him to you, and Mr. Stranger leaves a substantial order before he leaves, you feel pretty friendly towcird Mr. So-and-So, don't you ? And you know who your friend is. Now, when you write your orders each week for stock advertised in The Florists' Exchange, why not just mention your favorite paper, F. E. .^ The advertiser will know where you saw the ad., he will credit The Exchange, and he will be able to compare orders from F. E. with inquiries from other sources. "Always mention The Exchange " is a habit that will help you, the advertiser and your trade paper. Penn The Florist. 180 Pennock-Meehan Co., 195 S. S 176-203 187 Perry Buitton Doane ,198 Co 208 174 Peters & Reed Pottery 188 Co 205 Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co., Stokes, Walter _ _ Stoothoff Co., H. A.. .207 Storrs & Harrison Co. 172 Stumpp, Geo. M, Thompson Co., J. D Thompson Index to Stock Advertised a 172-97. 1 163-68- 173-77-78-80-93 Burpee, W. A. & Co.. 168 Butler & Ullman 189 Buxton. G. E 173 Byer Bros 180 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 195 California Florist, Thel90 California Rose Co. . . 176 Camp Conduit Co 208 Cannata, J. P 178 Carbone Florist 187 Carnation Support Co., The...^ 172 Chinnick, W. J. Christensen, Thos. P. . 197 Clark, Florist 190 Clay &Son 206 Cockcroft, J. D 170 Conard & Jones Co. . . 179 Consumers* it Fertilizer Hilfinger Bros 205 Hill Co., TheE.G.177-204 Hill Nursery Co., Inc.. Philips Bros If Pierce & Co If Pierson, Inc., A. N ... If Pierson Co., F. R If Pierson, Magnus 1^ Pierson U-Bar Co. 2] Pillsbury. I. L 1! Pine Grove Floral Corp ig Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. = Co. School, Horan, E. C Howard's Flower Shopl87 Potter Floral Co. Pulverized Manure Co207 Purnell, W. Z 195 Putnam, Frank P 173 17 Van Assche, Frank. . . 210 1 Van Gelderen, G.W. . . 174 1 Vaughan's Seed Store 161- 3 167 2 Vick's Sons, Jas 162 Vh-Ein,U. J Walker, John Walker, Wm Wallace & Co., R WalIis&Co..E.A.... Walsh, Alfred E Warburton Florist.. . . Wards Co., R. M.. Warendorff, A Washington Florists' Asparagu . . 163-65- Herbaceous Pla !-73-S0-98 Hyacinths .... . . . 162-97 Hydrangeas . . . . 198 Iris . . 162-64- Ivy 5-6=-72-73-77-7S- 177 80-193-97-98 Japanese Maple; Tulips 169-97 Vegetable Plants. .162-73 Vegetable Seeds 162- 164-68-69 Verbenas 162-63- 165-68-77-78-98 Vincas 162-65- 73-78-80-93-97 174 MISCELLANEOUS Aphine 20i Aphis Punk 20 Heaters 209-10-11 Heating Appliances. .209- 210-11 Hemlock i94 HoUy ■■■ 194 Hose 210 Huckleberry Branches 194 Immortelles l94 Insecticides 206-07 Laurel 194-95 Laurel Festooning. 194-95 Laurel Wreaths 194-95 lOil. .206 .162-63- 164-65-66-68 Kentias.., .161-74-97-98 Lantanas.. 168-73-74-78-80-97- Berberis 1 Blue Spruce 1 .'i62-65- Lily Bulbs. .162-74-97-98 .172-77-78-80 169-74 . 161-63-68-69-! 1 Candidum. .161 ■ 206 Quidnick G'houses ... 170 Watchn Co. CowecW.J Cowen's Sons, N. Coyle, James. . . . Craig Co., Robt. . Huebner, H : Idlewild Greenhouses, j Igoe Bros Interstate Tobacco Co. Jackson & Perkins Co. 174 Jacobs, S. aSon 211 Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis ply Co. I Clock Caladiums California Privet California Privet ( 163-64-68-69-98 L^ .210 Johnson Seed Co.. Keller, John A Keller Pottery Co. Keller Sons, J. B.. Kerr, The Florist.. KervanCo., The... Randall's Flower Shop 191 Rawlings, Elmer 177 Reade S McKenna. . .209 Reed & Keller 195 Reinberg, Peter'.'.' ! ! ! !204 Rentschler Floral Co.. 189 Rice Co., M ....194 Riebe,F.C 198 Ritchy, F. W l.'^O Robinson & Co., H. M195 Robinson Co. (In Giganteuro . . 163-68-69 ^ , ^ Lilium Harrisii 161 ,-o Lily of the Valley 162- ii? 168-69-74 ^'* Lobelia... 162-63-65-68-77 ,,. Manetti 174 "* Maples 174 1^^ Marguerites.. 17-78-80-98 Kz. Mignonette 163-65 Montbretias . 177 Carnation Cu Rock Flower Co.. Wm. Rolker & Sons, A . Rosemont Gardens . . Rosery Flower Shop. Darbee, Florist 190 Day Co., W. E 190 Deamud Co, J. B.. . .204 DeBuck.John 178 De Graff Bros., Ltd. ..169 DeNave, Paul 178 Den Ouden & Sons, H.174 De Ruyter & Hogewon- Kessler, Wm. King Construction Co.20S Kroeschell'Bros. Co... 210 Koolbergen •* & " Slied- recht 169 Kuebler, Wm. H 201 Kuhlraann. H. H 188 Sachse, Adolph A i; Salter Bros IE Saltford Flower Shop, West View Floral Co. 187 Wettlin Floral Co 198 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 205 Whitted'Floral Co.. . . 189 WhittierSCo., W. B.174 Wietor Bros 204 Wild, Gilbert H 174 Wilson, H. E 190 Wilson, R. G 187 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 194 Wood Bros 177 Woodrow & Marketos.201 Young, John... . Young & Nugen Zangen, O. V... Centaurea. . Chrysanthe ■; 165-68-72-97 Clematis 174-77-78 Cobaea 162-63-65-68 Cocos 197 Cold Storage Bulbs. . 161- - 163-68-69-97 Cold Storage Lilies. . . 161- 163-68-69-97 ColdlStorage Ulies of »« the Valley.162-68-69.74 Nursery Stock . 169 Lange, H. F. A. ,'Richardl70 Langiahr, A. H. Dillon, J. L. Dodd, Chas. H 209 Dolansky, F." J ... 202 Dorner & Sons Co., F.170 Drake Greenhouses.. . 190 Dreer, Henry A Eramans, Geo. M . . Eme&lKlingel Esfcesen. Frank N. , Esltr,JohnG ScTJ Leonard Seed Co 162 Leuly, Emil 197 Littlefield, Florist 191 London Flower Shop.. 190 MacNiff Hort. Co., iviaueer a: sons, w . . . iby Marshall & Co., W. E. 168 Martin S,ForbesCol72-90 May,L.L.&Co 204 McClunie, Geo. G. ... 188 McConnell, Alex 189 McHutchison & Co. .. 174 Mclntyre, John W.. . . 203 For Index to Contents. See Opposite Page General Trade Notes Maquoketa, Ia. — A second story ad- dition is being made to the H. L. Hill greenhouse, for occupation by Mr. Hill's Cut Flowers i»*-»u- tj • ,^,. 198-g9-20f>-01-02-03-04 S-Z^; Cyclamen 162- 163-68-80-98 Daffodils 169-97 Ornamental Shrubs. . . 174 Ornamental Trees .... 174 Palms 162-74-97-98 Pansies 162-63-68-77 Peach Trees 174 Peonies 164-76 Petunias 163-66- 168-78-80-98 Phlox 163 Phoenix 169-98. Poinsettias 172-77 Primroses 163- 173-78-97-98 Primulas.'163-73-78-97-98 Qocks 209 Coal 194 Oepe Paper 194 Cut Flower Boxes.... 195 Cvcas Leaves 194 Dagger Ferns 194 Decorative Evergreens 194 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 187- 188-89-90-91 Envelopes 195 Exhibitions 168-98 Fancy Baskets 194 Fancy Ferns 194 Fertilizers 206-07 Florists' Supplies.. 194-95 Flower Boxes 195 Flower Pots 205 Fungine 206 Galax Leaves 194 Glass 208-09-10-11 Glass Cutters 209 Glazing Points 208 Grates 210 Greims 194-95 Greenhouse BIdg.... 208- 209-10-11-12 Greenhouse Construc- tion... .208-09-10-11-12 Greenhouse Goods. . . 208- »M| *.i " 209-10-11-12 Greenhouse Material Leucothoe Sprays ^„ - Lycopodium 194 Machinery 208 Magnolia Leaves 194 Manure 206-07 Mistletoe 194 Moss 194-95 Nikoteen 206-07 Nikotiana 206 Pecky Cypress 208 Pipe 193-208-10 Pipe Fittings.. 193-208-10 Plantlife 207 Princess Pine 194 Thermometers. TUe 208 Tinfoil 194 Tobacco Dust 206-07 Tobacco Powder.. .206-07 Tobacco Stems 206-07 195 205 Tree Tubs Tubs Ventilating Apparatus l-H .209-11 Vermine. Wants 192-93 Wholesale Florists. . . 198- 199-200-01-02-03-04 Wild SmMax 194-95 Wreaths. DaUia Decorative Stock. Privet Cuttings 174 Pteris 197 Rhododendrons 174 Roses . . . 161-74-76-77-80 Rubber Plants. . . . 178-97 Sah !-63- Salem, O. — Joseph E. Bonsall, to lease on the property from Mr. Cowgill and will return to the business. Cleveland, O. — Mrs. A. C. Fox, wife of the florist at 10,504 St. Clair ave., has been in St. Vincent's Hospital since Dec. 31, convalescing from a serious operation. She is reported to be doing well. 165-68-77-78-80-93 Seasonable Stock . . . 161- 162-65-66-67-68-69-70- 171-73-73-76-77-78-79- Dracaenas": ■.■.•.■.■.■.■.■.168- . ,., ^^f^-.f 177-78-80-97 S-* . , ^ .^. . .^.^._. 16|63- Euonymus 178 Shamrock 165-72 Evergreens 174 Shrubs 174 Farm Seeds.. 162-64-68-69 Smilax 163-73-93 Ferns 178-80-97-98 Snapdragon 163-65- Fems in Flats 197 "• ."^ 168-73-80-98 Ficus 178-97 Spiraeas 168-74 Freesias 169 Statice 165 Fruit Plants 174 Stevia 177 Fruit'Trees 174 Stocks 162-63-65 Fuchsias 177-78-80 Spruce 174 (-■„:,,. lan Sweet Pea Seed. .. 162-64 Geraniums .' .' .' .' .' .' '161-68- Sweet WiDiam . .^ . . 163 172-73-77-78-80-93-98 Table Ferns T.197 Newport, R. I, I wish to correct the statement in last weeks issue in regard to the Are at the Fearing place. The stable was wrecked as reported, but the greenhouse was saved. My information came from one of the firemen, yet was not true. I regret the mistake. Carl Jurgens has secured a fine supply of ice, of which he requires a large amount for his cold storage where he re- tards Lily of the Valley and bulbous stock. Oscar Schultz has moved into his new residence on Coggeshall ave. and a garage is now in course of Construction. ■William Jurgens has also recently taken possession of his large convenient dwelling house, which is right alongside of his greenhouse establishment. Kempenaar and Christensen have also moved into their new house on The Boule- vard adjacent to their range of glass, erected there last Fall. They have se- cured quite a stretch of land near their home for propagating nursery stock. Alexandee MaoLeiian. [82 The Florists' Exchange FOTTNDED IN 1888 eerymen, Seedsmen and tlie Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter T. De La ka're,' De La Mar€ and 8 Duane president and ifflth, secretary; David Ton- xne address of tlie officers is tli( paper. Short address P. O. 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All cheques and remittances for advertising accounts should be made payable to The Florists' Exchange, at its principal office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. Telegrams. — Telegrams received in this office up to 12 noon Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of the Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having Informati-s Intended for our news columns will be - natter Intended for after 6 p.m. Tuesday and sage, Collect," will be forwarded by the telegraph companies at newpaper ' American Carnation Society Secretary A. F. J. Baur will start for the A. C. S. Cleveland meeting on Monday evening, Jan. SB. All mail matter which would not reach him at Indianapolis by Monday morninar should be addressed in care of Hotel Stattler, Cleveland, Ohio. The early entries have been heavier than usual, indi- cating a large showing of the divine flower. This, in connection with the retail display, should be of special interest to the members. If you have paid your dues bring your receipt with you to .avoid delay in securing banquet ticket, badges, etc. Wear your A. C. S. button. Sessions will be held Wednesday evening and Thurs- day morning and afternoon. The banquet is scheduled for Thursday evening. A. F. J. Baub, Sec'y. New York to Cleveland The train for the American Carnation Society con- vention will leave the Grand Central Station, New York, at 6.M p.m., Jan. 27; due in Cleveland at 7.35 a.m. the next day. The railroad fare is $15. Lower berths, .$3; upper, $2.40. Reservations can be made by applying to E. C. Cook, Passenger Agent, 1216 Broadway, N. Y. City. Those intending to go should secure reservations as early as possible. R. T. Beowh, President. Chicago Cleveland The Chicago party will travel on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad, leaving the LaSalle st. station at 11.30 p.m., Jan. 27, due at Cleveland the next morning at 7.35. The fare one way is $7.75. Berths, lower, $2; upper, $1.50. Berths can be reserved through O. K. Thompson, at the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad ticket office, corner Clark and Monroe sts. (telephone, Randolph 5300), or through J. B. Deamud, chairman of the transportation committee, 160 North Wabash ave. (telephone Central 3153). J. B. Deamud, Chairman Transportation Committee, Chicago F. C. Carnation Laura Weber Chas. Weber of Lynbrook, L. I., raiser of Carnation Laura Weber, advises that at the meeting of the New Y'ork Florists' Club on Jan. 12, a preliminary certificate was awarded to this Carnation, and not honorable men- tion, as erroneously mentioned in our report. I could hardly be without The Exchange. It cer- tainly is a clean and up-to-date paper. We like it very much.— Habey Dbv, Oley, Pa. Developing Southward The portents all point to a very considerable develop- ment of the plant growing business in the Southern States, The retailers have depended very largely upon Chicago for their cut flower supplies, especially at times of pressure and will doubtless have to depend upon the Western men a while longer. But from Texas upward there are signs of a new development. The florists realize that getting stock from a market over a thousand miles distant is not as advantageous as producing the blooms themselves. Toward the end of being self de- pendent the florists and nurserymen of New Orleans, La., have decided to support the Southern States Fair which will be held there next year, when it is expected that an excellent collection of home grown plants will be shown. Electricity in Plant Cultivation Experiments with electricity as a means of assisting plant growth have invariably been conducted from a scientific point of view, without reckoning up the actual cost, but there is now a chance of learning just what mercury vapor lamps will do for the commercial man. A friend of mine, who is not unknown on your side, has installed a powerful apparatus and is now testing what the light will do for him as a commercial propo- sition. Outside his own little circle of friends no one is aware of what is being 'done. The records of the success of vapor lamps have not been of commercial value, for the houses operated upon were small and contained mixed stock, while the control houses were not heated to the same degree. The com- mercial man wants something more than mere experi- ments in a small way, and moreover, he wants to know the actual cost and returns in dollars and cents, and so far, very few electrical experimenters have been able to demonstrate this for the simple reason that the cost of fitting up an apparatus to cope with commercial crops is not a matter of a few dollars, but rather of hundreds of dollars, which may never come back. The vapor lamps cost several pounds apiece, while dynamos and a power engine have also to be provided. — T. A. W. Strictly Business If you engage a man for the work of your greenhouses or for your store or shipping department, and pay Iiim $18 or $20 a week, and he gets you or himself into trouble by some inexperience, or by slowness, or for- getfulness; and if you pay another man $25 or $27 per week and he not only keeps things going smoothly for you but adds to your ideas, and generally makes you feel that he is a dependable man, and increases the value of the stock under his care, who is the cheaper in the If you have a busy time on and get through it all right without adding to your labor bill, vou have made an extra call on the resources of yourself and staff. This can be done once, twice, or even thrice, but we have never known the "high pressure" business to be main- tained for more than a meagre period, nor oft repeated, without some serious loss, blunder, or a breakdown in health. It is the opposite of economical to overtax yourself or your staff. Don't hustle. But most men can work overtime and enjoy the work, only they must be allowed to go along "just steadily." Keep your team interested and enthusiastic; it's worth a gold mine. Some men figure out that soil sterilization is too costly for them. What they actually do is to think that it is too costly. They don't get down to facts at aU. Steril- ized soil certainly produces better plants; better plants produce better blooms; better blooms fetch better prices; better prices "pay for all." They also ensure the grow- er's reputation and make selling an easy matter. Ten tons of guano contain 17.35 units of nitrogen per ton, while 9% tons of sulphate of ammonia contain 19.5 units of nitrogen per ton; so that it is obvious the latter material is richest in nitrogen, and is therefore cheaper, per unit. — B. Evolution of Petunias A very interesting account of her work in the building up of a fine strain of double and single fringed Petunias appears from the pen of Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd Francis in the December issue of the Rural Californian. "An unconscious ideal of a double Petunia formed itself in my mind," says Mrs. Francis. "At that time my mother was growing fringed hybrids as well as Cali- fornia Giants, and though her advice was to use the hybrid for the seed parents I often found myself using the large open throated blooms instead of the long tubes and frilled hybrids, without any reason. "Through the carelessness of an assistant, no seed was saved from our own Petunias one season, so seed for planting was obtained from a local grower. Such a motley array of rogues resulted as one seldom sees- plain edged, frilled, hybrids and giants, every variety was represented. Smothering my wrath I rogued till there was little left to tell the tale. These, with sev- eral double plants of doubtful origin, were the founda- tion of the strain now known as double seeders. Again the giant form appealed to me as more likely to give the loose, graceful double flower. "The idea of the double Petunia producing seed took possession of me and I watched all the double plants with the greatest care, and one day my patience was rewarded by the sight of a tiny bit of green amidst the anthers. The long-looked-for stigma had appeared. Carefully stripping off the petals I cut the cup or tube which bound the filaments together and there in the heart of the flower was a perfect ovary. Fertilizing it with pollen from another flower, I fairly hung over the plant, watching it with bated breath to see if it really would develop, which it did as well as another imperfectly formed ovary found later, and on a dried stem of a small inferior double red was a capsule full of seed. Then I knew that the double Petunia would seed if assisted. "In the season of 1911, 660 plants were set out and 102 single plants rogued, making 85 per cent doubles with 140 seeding plants. Again as in 1907 there was every variety of Petunia, though this time they were doubles instead of singles, the hybrid form being won- derfully beautiful but shy seeders. A definite line of work had formed in my mind to develop the two varie- ties of doubles, the one with upright habit, straight, stiff stems and wide range of colors, most useful for bedding or cut flower work, the other into which I had bred the color and delicacy of texture, retaining the size and recumbent habit of the grandiflora. In the season of 1913, 187 plants with 73 per cent, as double as in 1912 but an increase from 25 per cent to 33 per cent, seeding plants and a wonderful Increase in size and range of color, produced the 'Peony strain.' In these strains the manner of doubling in the seeding plants is entirely different from the usual petalous structure, being an extraordinary ruffling of the corolla with all extra petals adherent to it." Mrs. Francis now hopes to cross a double with a double and is looking forward with interest to the result. A National Monument to W. R. Smith W. F. Gude, S. A. F. chairman of the W. R. Smith Memorial Fund, has had a bill drawn up by Col. H. G. Clement, and introduced in the House of Representatives as H. R. 11401 by Representative Graham of Penn- sylvania, and which was referred to the Committee on the Library, and ordered to be printed, which reads as follows : A BILL To provide for the erection of a monument to per- petuate the memory of William R. Smith, late superin- tendent of the Botanic Garden. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- tives of the United States of America in Congress as- sembled. That the sum of $50,000 be, and is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of erecting a monument to perpetuate the memory of William R. Smith, late superintendent of the Botanic Garden, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and that the said sum be disbursed by the Secretary of the Treasury after he shall have approved the plans for While the late Mr. Smith enjoyed a wide acquaintance among distinguished congressmen and senators, the changes in the ranks of these men have been so great of late, that this bill may not receive the support it de- serves unless every florist throughout the country shows unequivocally that he is standing behind it. So, without delay, we ask every florist, seedsman and nurseryman, to just sit down and write their congressmen and Sen- ators a few plain words to the effect that you desire to see this bill passed, that its enactment would be an honor to a man who served his countrymen so faithfully for fifty years, an honor to the man who made Wash- ington habitable, an honor to the great cause of Horti- culture, and an honor to the nation. So that you do not forget it, write now, today. The Week's Meetings The editor would be glad if secretarlt 1 him early intimation of tl Garde. ! forthcoming Saturday, Jan. 24. — Dobbs Ferry (N. at 8 p.m. Monday. Jan. 26. — Baltimore Gardeners & Florists' Club, at 8 p.m.. Florists' Exchange Hall. Norwich (Conn.) New London County Horticultural Society meet at Buckingham Memorial Hall. Tuesday. Jan" 27. — Newport (R. I.) Horticultural Society. Saturday' Jan. 31.— Massachusetts Horticultural Society, at 2 p.m.,. . Horticultural Hall; lecture by Dr. Wheeler, Boston, on " Soils and Fertilizers." Are you growing some of the newer Montbretias this year? There are many good ones, including Germania, Prometheus, and Mess'idor, but the largest and best of all is Star of the East. January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 183 The present is a good time to get a stock of stationery for office use. The year is young yet. Fifty thousand bulbs is the stock that Joseph A. Manda has imported of the beautiful white Watsonia iridifolia var. O'Brieni. Claekias sown now make beautiful pot plants by May. Those who have not seen them would be astonished at their decorative merit and value. A BUi has been introduced to the House asking for an appropriation of 550,000 for a memorial to the late W. K. Smith of Washington. The new hybrid Heucheras are among the loveliest hardy border plants we can utilize. Particularly vigor- ous and graceful are Rosamunde, St. Osyth, Kilntield White, elegans and elegans alba. Dm you notice the selections of Cannas given in Bod- dington's ad. last week; the pompon 'Mums in A. N. Pierson's (Inc.), and the fine choice of singles in Frank P. Putnam's? Please look them up. Paeisian devotees of fashion have, for some inscrutable reason, voted that to have flowers in the automobile is not correct, unless for bridal parties. The whole interior front of auto is then decorated. AccoEDiNo to the accounts one hears, the forthcoming International Show, March 31-28, in New York, is likely to contain some remarkable surprises in regard to exhibits. "Wait and see." With zero weather and howling w^nds florists can appreciate the value of the Lehman wagon heater, made by the Lehman Bros., 10 Bond st.. New York. There is no danger of fire in using them, and no smoke, dirt or gases to injure the plants. Paul and Henry Dailledouze, Brooklyn, L. I., sailed at noon on Thursday, Jan. 15, on the S. S. Cleveland, Hamburg-American line, on a trip around the world. Madeira, Gibraltar and Egypt are the first places to be visited. This is seeing life; this is living! Violet Lady Hume Campbell thrives best on a rela- tively light soil; Marie Louise on a heavier soil. It is a wonder that more is not made of the Violetta type of "tufted Pansy." The Violettas are to be had in a great variety of colors and flower well both in Spring and Autumn. An old time Scottish divine, in the course of a wet harvest, in praying for more suitable weather, ex- pressed himself thus: "O Lord, gie nae mair watter for a season, but wind — plenty o' wind, an' yet, O Lord, nane o' yer rantin', tantin', tearin' winds, but an oughin', sou^hin', winnin', wind." Repoets of new American Carnations in England show that Enchantress Supreme is making good, while Gor- geous, Matchless and Philadelphia are looked to with favor. Northport is a good grower and very prolific, but the color is not bright. Champion has done well; also Yellowstone, although the color is said to be not a clear yellow. One called Premier is described as the first pure yellow. "Local Florists,'' writes our Louisville correspond- ent, "say that they are not particularly interested in the possibility that the Government may increase the weight limit on parcel post packages to one hundred pounds, the present fifty-poimd limit being more than adequate for their purposes. What is needed by the trade, as one of them suggested, is an increase in the size of package accepted, any large design being at present too bulky a package to come within the dimen- sional limits." A LITTLE bird has whispered to me that too much prominence is given to English and European floral novelties in this column. I make no defense, since none is necessary. No one wishes more than this writer to see our own novelties receiving the fullest share of at- tention— and surely they do I And when we shall have as many keen amateur gardeners in the U. S. A. as in the older countries across the Atlantic, a multitude of meritorious novelties will not be lacking here. But when I look at the wholesale price lists of Roses, to take only one example, and find that the vast majority of our present favorites came from Europe, I begin to think that our commercial prosperity won't be in- jured by naming an occasional gem from the other side, out of their abundance. In a very large mea- sure our commercial activity is built up on the patient toil and skill of our brother florists abroad, and on the cheapness with which we can buy from them. Just think it over. But as regards the Roses, from where did the following come: Killarney, Lady Hiilingdon, Mrs. George Shawyer, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Prince de Bulgarie, Irish Fire- flame, Ophelia, Bride, Jonkheer J. L. Mock, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Mrs. Wakefield Christie-Miller, Cecile Brunner and Antoine Rivoire? Many more could be mentioned, but there is no need to labor the matter. DISTRIBUTERS^^ol CARNATIONS Your Opportunity Our January 31 and February 7 issues will contain a report of the Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the American Carnation Society, to be held at Cleveland, Jan. 28 and 29. Other Special Features are : Fall and Early Winter Reports from various sections of the country. Diseases and Troubles. Manures and Fertilizers. New Varieties described and illustrated. These particular issues will be most fitting ones in | ^ which to bring to the notice of our subscribers, at an opportune time, all i Carnation Novelties or Standard Kinds tsi that you are prepared to sell to The Trade. i^ Offer your stock in the columns of The Exchange, recognized by I all as the Trade's Plant Paper, and WATCH YOUR MAIL GROW. I Remember— Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 Issues— Send Copy Early m ^ , : a T"! ^7*1 • j^ • IT* 1 _r ^''^ National Trade Paper I 1 n.e t loriStS iL-XCnange, 2 to S Duane st., New York Bulb sales for next season's supply are reported brisk, the houses, in some instances, buying twice the quantity they did last year. Our list of subscribers grows steadily. During the last quarter of 1913 we added upward of 500 new readers Over 50 letters of congratulation were re- ceived in connection with the twenty-fifth anniversary number. That's "going some." Amono the flowers on sale in European markets at Christmas there was probably less variety than in ours. A few subjects that we do not appear to have were there, namely Ranunculus, Stephanotis, Lapageria, Mim- osa (Acacia), Honesty, Eulalia Japonica, Cloud-grass (Agrostis), and Tulips. The well known Rose Milady, we are told by the introducers, A. N. Pierson, Inc., should be grown at a temperature of 58 degrees and kept from running to small growths. "It needs room in the bench, a cool temperature, and cutting to the hardwood to get proper breaks." It is pointed out in our nursery department that the greater number of specimens of Thuya gigantea (or T. plicata of the Kew authorities) that one sees in col- lections are imported from European nurseries, and it is suggested that the hardiest forms that flourish at an elevation of 5000ft. say, in the State of Washington, should be selected and be grown on for general planting in the North. That beats the record ! They were selling ripe Straw- berries in Washington St., New York City, when the thermometer outdoors was registering 20 degrees below zero. This abnormally low temperature was not actually in New York City, but in the same State, at Saratoga. We, however, in this city got down to "four below," with a whistling gale of 70 miles an hour. As Dickens might have said — "Wonderful weather, wonderful country, won- derful records!" The pastor of a small congregation of Dissenters in the West of Scotland, who, in prayer, often employed terms of familiarity toward the Great Being whom he invoked, was praying one day that such weather would be granted as was necessary for the ripening and gather- ing in of the fruits of the earth, when, pausing sud- denly, he added in a lower tone of voice — "But what need I talk! When I was up at the Shotts the other day everything was as green as Leeks !" All who can afford to will be trying the new white Rose Mrs. Andrew Carnegie which Charles H. Totty of Madison, N. J., is now advertising. Get busy, too, on your grafting of Mrs. George Shawyer. By the way are you trying the "new" Rosa laxa stock for outdoor Automobiles are being more and more largely used hi the florists' business. Every week we hear of addi- tions being made, and they are certainly nippy little vehicles and cover a lot of ground. For most florists' purposes a light car is sufficient, and just for the de- livery of smaller packages nothing more should be necessary. In a growmg country like ours the newsletters con- stantly contain references to good openings for new business. Thus our Syracuse correspondent wrote last week: "There is no city in the country that presents such good openings for an up-to-date nursery." Then in the Chicago letter, page 153, we learn that in Chi- cago another large seed house is being opened. The head of the firm is A. S. Ringler, who sajs there are five million people within a radius of 20 miles of Chi- cago and there is less competition in the seed business in Chicago than in any city he knows. And in some of the fast growing southern cities we have observed references to the good openings that await the right men. Horticultural Society of New York The January exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York was held on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. The number of exhibits was not large, but they were of a high quality, and well staged. The judging was done promptly, and the prize cards were on the winning exhibits at the opening of the exhibition. There was a fair attendance. As provision is made in the schedule of these monthly exhibitions for premiums both for non- commercial and commercial growers, the exhibition should receive the hearty support of both. The prizes named in the schedule were all carried off by private growers. Clement Moore, Hackensack, N. J., gdr. J. P. Mossman, was awarded first prize for Cat- tleya plant in bloom, for hybrid orchid plant in bloom, and special for Cattleya Raefelii var. Clement Moore, and Cattleya Trianas Backhousiana, var. Clement Moore. Mrs. H. I. Pratt, Brooklyn, N. Y., gdr. A. J. Manda, first for Cypripedium plant in bloom. C. S. Roebling, Trenton, N. J., gdr. Jas. W. Goodier, first for orchid plant in bloom, for collection cut orchids and for collec- tion of cut Cypripediums, Samuel Untermeyer, Yonkers, N. Y., gdr. W. H. Waite, first, for 3 vases Carnations, 3 vars., 12 each, and for vase 13 Carnations of Lawson shade. Miss C. A. Bliss, New Canaan, Conn., gdr. J. T. Burns, for vase 12 scarlet Carnations, 12 Winsor shade, 13 Enchantress shade, 13 variegated. J. B. Macdonald, gdr. R. Hughes, for vase 13 crimson Carnations; A. Lewisohn, for vase of 12 white Carnations, for vase 100 sprays Sweet Peas, for 8 vases, 3 vars., 25 blooms each 184 The Florists' Exchange Sweet Peas, and special for 2 plants of Geranium Dagata. Mrs. J. B. Trevor, gdr. Howard Nichols, for T.iliiiin speciosum. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., special for vase of blooms of new Rose Hadley, a very handsome deep crimson Rose, with a decided and pleas- ing fragrance, and good foliage. Lager & Hurrell, Smn- mit, N. J., special for an exquisite display of cut orchid blooms including the Brasso-Cattleyas, Leemanii and Lindenii, Cattleya Emperor Frederick and five varieties of Trianse, Laelia anceps Veitchiana, rosea, and alba, a fine dark variety of Vanda Caerulea, and nine species of Cypripediums. Max Schling, 22 W. 59th st.. New York City, received a diploma for a beautifully ar- ranged basket of Roses and orchids, and two exquisite bouquets, one of Sweet Peas, and one of Roses, orchids and single Violets. ^^_^^^_ Our West Chester County Friends Annual Banquet The eleventh annual dinner of the above society was held, as usual, at the Newcastle Inn, Mt. Kisco, on Thursday, January 15, 1914. Preceding the dinner was a short business session of the society, at which James Andrews, the energetic President of the past two years, laid down the gavel, but previously he installed the new officers of 1914 as follows: President, John Hall; Vice- president, Arthur Rose; treasurer, John Walsh; record- ing secretary, M. J. O'Brien, and financial secretary, Mr. Andrews. At 8 p.m. the members and their guests, numbering over 60, sat .down in the two spacious dining rooms to what proved to be a most excellent dinner. M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J., Secretary National Assn. of Gardeners, was toastmaster and opened the speechmaking with a very lucid talk on "The Gardener and His Vocation." Mr. Ebel then propounded a conundrum. When is a gardener not a gardener? and left his hearers to answer it through their question box. Telegrams were read from Charles H. Totty, who was called to Philadelphia, and who would have spoken on the coming International Show in New York; and from W. E. May, who was con- fined at home by a cold. Among the toasts were the following: "Our Society," by ex-President Andrews, responded to by the new president; "The Seed Trade," by Samuel Burnett of Burnett Bros., and A. Richards; "Our Guests," by Ed- ward Green; "The Press," by M. C. Ebel; "Town Om- cials," by Thos. O'Brien, Commissioner of Highways, Bedford, N. Y.; and "Our Town," by T. J. Hartnett. A toast to the lady members of the Society and to "Our Host," concluded the speechmaking, all of which was interesting and much of it humorous. Songs and in- strumental music were rendered during the proceedings, which were most successful and enjoyable. For our notes we are indebted to J. O'Brien, the corresponding secretary. Morris County (N. J.) Gardeners Annual Banquet The eighteenth annual banquet of the Morris County Gardeners and Florists' Society, New Jersey, was, as usual, held at Piper's Hotel, Morristown, the evening be- ing Tuesday last, Jan. 20. Charles B. Weathered of New York, was elected toastmaster and, of course, acquitted himself perfectly. The company numbered a hundred or more and was seated in grouplets at round tables each of which were fioraUy decorated with cut Roses and Carnations, and also "pot plants. Primula malacoides and Begonia Glory of Cincinnati played a conspicuous part, and at the toastmaster's table there was a rich decoration upon the cloth of blooms of Hibiscus syriacus closely disposed. Among those present, besides the speakers hereinafter mentioned, were Harry A. Bunyard, A. M. Henshaw, Wm. A. Sper- ling, Joseph Manda, Arthur Herrington and son, J. H. Pepper, W. E. Tricker, Peter Duff and B. Reagan. After a very varied and excellent dinner, which was enjoyed to the accompaniment of instrumental music, singing and humorous story telling, the speech list engaged the company for the remainder of the evening. Among the toasts and speakers were: W. H. Duckham " The Morrb County Gard. & FIoi. Society " Chas. H. Totty .._,.." The Society of Amer. FIor.'& Ornamental Hort." Dr. Evans, Morristown . " Gardening as a Profession " Frank H. Traendly " The New York Florists' Club " C. Turner, Morristown " The Work of the Morris Co. G. & F. S." E. J. Burke ' " Morris County " J. Harrison Dick " The Horticultural Trade Press ' J. Austin Shaw "The Ladies" F. G. Aulsbroofc " The Provincial Press " M. C. Ehel " The National Association of Gardeners " Wm. Duckham very briefly recapitulated the history of the society of which he had the honor to be a charter member. It had begun, as most similar societies begin, by a few men — ten or a dozen — meeting together and talking over the need for a gardeners and florists' asso- ciation. That was 18 years ago, and the meeting place was Madison. Certainly the interval had been a period of very notable prosperity and today the Morris County G. & F. S. is perhaps second to none of its kind in America. Its financial position is hiehly satisfactory, its exhibitions are known and attended by' people from a hundred miles around, and the organization is supported, as Mr. Duckham pointed out, by people of wealth and distinguished social influence and position. In this re- spect no similar society was in better standing. Mr. Duckham, as treasurer of the society, concluded by ex- tending to everyone there present a very warm and hearty welcome, coupHng with it the hope that they would all be found at the same festive board a year hence. Naturally these sentiments evoked enthusiastic applause, and the 'audience was now in the best of happy moods for the evening. Mr. Totty, on behalf of the S. A. F., urged that florists everywhere should join it. This was the parent society of ah., and was established and operated by a charter granted by Congress. A strong phalanx of florists' societies would make for progress. In speaking on behalf of the New York Florists' Club, Frank Traendly said that for himself, he regarded it as a sort of mother club to all the other florists' bodies in this section outside of the S. A. F. He presented a strong plea for the support of the Morristown gar- deners and trade in regard to the International Show next March in New York. B. J. Burke, representing Trenton, N. J., referred to the splendid work that the florist and the gardener accomplishes in the economy of the nation. Mr. Burki was instrumental in having secured the appropria- tion from Congress for the floricultural branch of the Experimental Station at the State College, New Bruns- wick. est. The flowers averaged from 4in. to eVjin. in diame- ter, of a beautiful violet blue, the stamens yellow, tipped with blue. The plants are not specially grown for Winter flower- ing, being in the same boxes as they were planted in last Summer. The plants have had as many as three flowers open at one time with numerous buds in different stages, and the plants are confined to a space of about 5 sq. ft. or 6 sq. ft. of water surface. With such results in Midwinter, it is not unreasonable to expect something better outdoors in Summer when given the treatment that other tender Nymphaeas re- ceive. A few years ago, when N. pulcherrima and N. Penn- sylvania were introduced, the plants flowered fairly well indoors in Winter, but few growers cared to devote valuable limited space to somewhat uncertain novelties. But there are many private estates where they can be grown, and skilled gardeners who can produce anything on demand; where a few plants in an ordinary green- house can be grown. They like sunlight and a tem- perature of 65 deg. to 70 deg. will furnish rich blue, fragrant flowers continually, and wiU undoubtedly prove a valuable novelty and would be greatly appreciated. Florists who are hunting for novelties in cut flowers for special purposes and occasions can delight their patrons with these choice and rare blooms in Midwinter. Wm. Thicker. Who is Safe? Here is || Something Different Winter flowering Nymphsea Geo. V. Nasii Both Mr. Shaw, for the ladies, and Mr. Ebel, on behalf of the N. A. G., were instructive and entertaining. Mr. Dick aclinowledged the distinct compliment that had been paid to him as a younger man, in being asked to respond for the press. Mr. Turner referred with pride to the fine exhibitions of the society. The chief speech of the evening in all respects was by Dr. Evans of the Morris Plains Asylum for the Insane, in point of the beauty of simile, language, humor and wisdom it contained. The proceedings continued briskly until after 11 p.m. Winter Flowering Nymphaeas Nyraphffia Daubenyana, introduced last year by the writer, has proved quite an acquisition both outdoors in Summer and also indoors any month in the year. Under general conditions it is a perpetual bloomer, and flowers and buds in various stages are ever in evidence. Its freedom of flowering is remarkable. Its viviparous leaves not only show flower buds, but develop flowers long before the leaf is dead, and I have two plants, im- ported two years ago, that have been continually in flower for nearly two years. This NjTnphsa, being the only viviparous species in cultivation, and showing so many good qualities, I felt sure there was still room for improvement, and I set to work with the object to obtain larger and better colored flowers. The illustration here given of the variety Geo. V. Nash shows much larger flowers than the parent plant. It is many shades deeper in color, a stronger grower, and one of the best, if not the best. Winter flowering Nym- phsea. The flowers in question were produced in the depths of Winter when the days were shortest and duU- The Ohio and Indiana people bad their troubles a little less than a year ago, in the great floods of the Middle West; the heavy snowfall last FaU breaking glass and doing a large amount of damage to green- house people in the same sections, hailstorms occa- sionally coming, cyclones destroying some of the ex- quisite things of nature; earthquakes shaking up old Mother Earth, making a tangled condition of over- head protection. Here is somethmg different. The earth gradually melting awav, as it were from the $22,000 greenhouse establish- ment of Morel Bros, on Boule\ ard ave., Scranton, Pa , IS causing the pro- prietors and employees a great deal of concern, anx- iety and worry. Three days ago the earth on the south- east corner of the large new addition began to sink slowly, up to the present it has sunk 15in. Greenhouse men know what this means to the roof. The con- crete wall is broken in a ' number of places and larg? cre\ices are beginning to open in the ground about 10ft. apart and probably about Sin. in width at the widest end, gradually diminishing in width to the lower or front end of the greenhouse; this causes, of course, the pulling away of the sash bars up the hill, for these houses are on an incline to the front. Morel Bros, fortunately had on hand a large quantity of mats, for they are large growers of vegetable plants ; these mats come into timely use by tacking them over the sides and roof of the houses. The writer paid a visit to this plant to see the conditions and found a Sin. pipe had pulled 6in. or Tin. apart, but this happened to be a lateral feeder and did not cause any serious damage, except that the whole system had to be shut off for a few minutes, with the temperature 15 above zero, until the pipe could be plugged. These new houses are of King construction and are standing the strain very well. However, nothing can withstand when the foundation begins to recede. In stating the condi- tion I would say I do not believe this will spread over many of the other houses; I do not think at the present time it will reach down to the middle or cross house which separates the newer built from the older houses, which are of Dillon construction. What may occur later no one knows until the mining companies discontinue their pillar robbing expedition. Of course, to the out- side world this seems to be a very serious thing, and it is if the settling of the earth should become much more grave, which is possible but not probable. Other prop- erties in the neighborhood which have settled have gone down about the same distance that this settling has. To us who live in this section this is a common occurrence and does not raise as much concern and excitement as it does outside. Nevertheless, our S)Tnpathy goes out January 24, lOl-l. The Florists' Exchange 185 to Louis Morel, especially on account of his having a severe sickness two years ago. While having recovered, he is not as physically strong as heretofore, and having last Fall lost his brother Peter, who was looking after the active end of the business, puts him in a position where he has to depend on assistants. Fortunately he has some nephews who are working in splendidly to the responsible ends of the business; nevertheless, this con- dition of affairs causes a great amount of anxiety on his part and the solicitation of other florists in the neighbor- liood is such that all hope that the worst is over. While all this trouble wiU cause some expense and some worry and inconvenience, at the same time it will not be a drop in the bucket compared to the advantages Mr. Morel or any other greenhouse man located in the coal regions enjoys. We get our coal here at a minimum cost, and it is a large saving each year over the men who have to pay heavy freight rates on account of their distance from the coal fields ; so the advantages will be much greater than the disadvantages that will ac- crue to this place or any other in this section. This is true to a large extent of the caves that come under dwellings, accounts of which when seen in the metropoh- tan papers are ofttimes greatly magnified about the damage done, and nothing is ever said concerning the advantages that are derived by manufacturers. For instance, people who are 300 to 400 miles from Scranton have to pay $8 per ton for coal, while we pay $4 for the same grade. So counting the advantages with the dis- advantages, we think we are ahead of the game. The portion of Morel Bros.' establishment damaged was the growing department. Their retail business and display rooms are situated on Market st. C. R. Claek. OCR READERS VIEWS Primus triloba Editor The Florists' Exchange: Referring to the note on page 75, issue of January 10, while tlie information is generally interesting, if the Department of Agriculture is under the impression the Prunus triloba is now to be introduced as something new, as is to be inferred from what is said, it is very far behind. This Prunus has long been known here, and can be had in any good nursery. Philadelphia, Pa. J. Meehan. ington, D. C. He doubtless will prove a worthy suc- cessor to "Father" Smith, who so honorably and well filled the position for many years. We all must deplore the fact that the conservatory and greenhouses at Washington are totally inadequate (or present day requirements and are a very serious handicap to the one in charge. Steps should be taken at once to remedy this, for as they exist at present they are, to say the least, not a credit to the nation. When one looks at the magnificent buildings that have cost milUons of dollars the wonder is that the Botanic Garden has been so long neglected in regard to its buildings, and the wonder is that Mr. Smith could ac- complish so much as he did under such unfavorable conditions. When one looks at the splendid houses in the parks ot ■ New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh and many other large cities, we must all think that there is need for improve- ment at Washington. H. Y. Forcing Gladioli Editor The Florists' Exchange: The most foolish thing in forcing Gladioli is planting too early. Biilbs have a cycle of evolution that must be respected and considered, else disappointment is the lesult. America and similar sorts will make more money Peterson's New Winter Flow- lia Melior Begonii by A new Winter flowering gonia will be disseminated J. A. Peterson & Sons, ( cinnati, Ohio, in July next, 1914 It has been named Melior; its par- entage is from Lonsdale's light pink sport from Begonia Gloire de Lorraine X Socotrana. It is spoken of as a strong, robust grower, about 12in. or 18in. to 3ft m height ; foliage nearly round and of a dark green color. Its flowers are borne in great profusion, the male flower is l%in. to 2in. acioss, 4 petaled; the female flower, -very rare, is 5 petaled. In color it is of a delicate soft satiny pmk, a shade lighter than Glory ot Cm- cinnati; it flowers from No\ ember till March, and is in prime condi- tion in December and Januaiy It is easy to propagate and succeeds best in equal parts of loam, leaf mould with some sand added The temperature while in bloom should be held at 56 deg. to 58 deg. night For this new Begonia it is claimed that it is a marked im- provement over Glory of Cincin- nati. While I have only been taking your paper for one year, 1 notice a very great improvement in it, and now look for it regularly, and feel that there is something miss- ing when my Exchange does not reach me on Saturday, and I must wait over until Monday for it. Keep up the good work. — F. B., Philadelphia. New Winter flowering Begonia Melior. S. A. F. and 0. H. President Theodore Wirth has appointed E. T. Mische, Portland, Oregon, as State Vice-President for that State, and Daniel MacRorie as State Vice-President for the northern part of California. John Young, Sec'y. by subjecting them to a thorough drying by putting them into shallow flats in a place where a temperature of 60 deg. to 75 deg. can be maintained for three or eks; then plant late in January or February, New Postmaster of Buffalo, N. Y. We are advised that Win. F. Kasting, treasurer of the S. A. F. and O. H., and well known throughout the country, has received his commission as postmaster for the city of Buffalo and will assume the duties of that office on the last day of January, 1914. If you will accept a rather belated compliment, believe us when we say that your anniversary number was, in our personal estimation, the handsomest publication the trade has yet seen. It is an issue that wiU bear keeping on one's desk to read as time permits. Braslan Seed Growies' Company, Inc., San Jose, Cal. May and June. Such sorts as Marie Lemoine, Jessie and Brenchleyensis could be treated a month earlier, planted earlier and bloom fully four to si.x or more weeks earlier than America. In a few years we will be able to force all these sorts earlier. Gladioli are still "new." There are a number of movements taking place now that wiU soon mean wonderful changes in their growing. At least such is the view of — C. Betschee, Canal Dover, O. Washington Botanic Garden Editor The Florists' Exchange: The writer feels assured that every member of the craft will extend a very hearty welcome to George Hess, the newly appointed Supt. of the Botanic Garden, Wash- What Has the "Private" Gardener Done for the S. A. F. and 0. H. ? Editor The Florists' Exchange: Friend Palmer will note that the writer has para- phrased the heading of his article in your recent issue, which has been read carefully, even two times, to dis- cover wherein we have been helped by the S. A. F. There does not appear to be a glimmer of light offered in argument, and when we consider that the trade papers for years advertised that their pages were not for perusal by the gardeners, and that this has not yet been changed, to the best of information at hand, there is really no room for an argument, and Mr. Palmer's friend of the Boston club reasons well. The G. and F. Club of Boston is the most progressive and prosperous because its poli- cies are dominated by the gardeners; it was practically defunct when the late Mr. Pettigrew took hold and re- juvenated it under its present progressive lines. After attending three S. A. F. conventions, one in Boston, another in Buffalo with friend Palmer, and a more recent one in Chicago, there has been ample oppor- tunity to judge of the value of these to the florist, and no one else. There is, too, the annual wail which goes up at these gatherings about the very small percentage of operative florists who are members of the S. A. F., and if these do not appreciate the value to themselves of active membership is it to be wondered at that the gardener sees conditions as they are? There is nothing particularly "fatal" about the word "florist" as a part of the title S. A. F.; there is much more in the tailpiece, "and O. H.," which was presum- ably a sop to get us in line. Just at the time of its adoption, there was an epidemic, Mr. Editor, of photos of prominent men in the trade columns of The Floeists' Exchange, and the editors of the London Gardeners' Chronicle" assumed that these were the "Ornamental Horticulturists." The ranks of tlie florist are recruited and kept full from those of the gardeners, they are the backbone of the trade today, but they are at once on a different plane, and seldom visit us again except when, like the "poor relation," they come to beg — of informa- tion or soniethinff new. One might take exception also to Mr. Palmer's statement that both are in it for profit; we both know of scores of men who remained gardeners because of pure love of their profession, of making things grow, especially the difficult ones, at a "fixed income" that very rarely permitted of more diversion than that of bringing up a family. During a quarter century of observation, primarily in pursuit of knowledge and understanding — which same is not always wisdom — it has seemed that the gardener is poor indeed, for, with the exception of Boston, he has no representation in club meetings, has no weekly peri- odical of his own, and is not represented on any of the governing boards or committees of the S. A. F., and yet the latter seeks membership from our numbers, even by compulsion, as was the trend of a proposition made at the Minneapolis convention last year. Lake Forest, 111 E. O. Oepet. Portland, Ore., and Its Chrysanthemum Show Editor 'TIic Florists' Exchange: In reporting the news from Portland, Ore., in the issue of Dec. 20, I find that your representative has misinterpreted somewhat the sense of my remarjis in regard to our flower show. Possibly it might be well to make my points on the subject known to all of the trade, as there has been considerable discussion in re- gard to admission fees for the shows. The Portland Floral Society has given its second large show to the public as reported in your columns for November. While surpassing in size, beauty and magnificence all that the public of Portland have ever seen in this city in the hue of flower shows, it failed to draw the attend- ance that ought to have been there. Various reasons for the lack of attendance have been given by the trade, and the majority are inclined to think the admission fee too high. 'This cannot be the case, in my opinion, for a show of the quality given last November. The public has been given big value for an admission fee of 50 cents. i&e The Florists' Exchange But this is not enough to bring out a larger attend- ance at future shows, and we must analyze the question more carefully, why did'nt the public come? In doing this it seems to me that the number of really interested flower lovers in our city is not large enough to justify the giving of a costly show, and to make the admission fee too small would not help matters except to create a large deficit, therefore the most logical thing to do is to proceed to increase the number of real flower lovers, which means educating the masses to take a greater in- terest in Nature's perfect works. This, to my mind, can- not be done any more efficiently than by encouraging the timid amateurs to greater efforts in the care of flowers and plant life in general, and then give shows to which the amateurs are to be invited and rewarded with ap- propriate prizes for meritorious displays. If our so- ciety is to increase the welfare of its members it can- not be done any better than by managing such shows and supporting them as liberally as possible, and as often as such shows can reasonably be given. The growers and dealers in Sweet Peas and Dahlias are able to give splendid testimony to the success they have attained in creating interest by the public in grow- ing these flowers, from the experience of two small shows given by the amateurs' Sweet Pea and Dahlia societies. Let other branches of our business be de- veloped by such means. Compare the results obtained by the Rose Society, composed of mostly inexperi- enced amateurs but who, through their own efforts have induced the residents of Portland to plant Roses, Roses everywhere, so that hardly a yard is to be found in the city that does not contain some Roses. Look at the number of amateurs the Rose shows have made, and what they have netted in returns to dealers and growers. Such are the shows for our society to en- courage and we will not have to hold many of them be- fore the public will be interested enough to come and see our great displays even if the admission should be double what it is at present. To my mind, the amateur shows, even if supported by our society, should be free if only in the beginning, and amateurs ought to be given as much encouragement as possible, and in order not to make the burdens too heavy for our society, the staging of such shows ought to be done as cheaply as conditions will warrant. In- direct returns will, in a short time, amply cover all expenses and put the trade in general on a better foot- ing. This seems to be a good reason for holding shows without charge to the public, or at least at a nominal charge only, and there seems to me hardly a better subject for study by floral societies in this country than the ways and means for holding really successful flower shows. Success is not only to be measured by the number of paid admissions, but by the after effect to be noticed in increased business done, due to the show. This is what counts with the man who has to earn his living, a thing most florists have to do by hard work. Portland, Ore. J. G. ~ Stray Notes from Great Britain By T. A. Weston During our recent cold snap Carnation blooms flew up in price from 36c. to $1, some touching $1.50 per dozen. The veriest rubbish made half a dollar. English Violets went as high as $2 per dozen bunches, while the French supply of Violets and Narcissi also rose considerably. Four dozen bunch pads of Narcissi, which only made a dollar a few days before Christmas, made four times that amount. Callas reached from half a dollar to $1.50 and $2. Longiflorum Lilies rose to a similar extent. Roses also were very dear, but these are invariably expensive if one desires good flowers In Midwinter. We got a small supply of won- derful Ulrich Brunner and Frau Karl Druschkl from Italy, both stem and foliage being equal to our' finest Spring stock. The St. George's Nursery Co. played poker with Cycla- mens, some of their 48's making $4,.50 per dozen. With most growers. Cyclamens have not done so well this season, whereas the St. George's stock was better than ever, and not a few concerns were forced to fall back on the St. George's supply, which was equal to all demands. Cyclamens I note Thos. Roland, in the issue of Dee. 13, gives the Cyclamen credit for having improved in 25 years, and like him I think the limit in the size of the bloom has been reached. The Giant White, when fully ex- tended, has petals over Sin. long, and such flowers natu- rally cannot hold themselves erect as the small tj'pe does. It is a surprising fact that yearling plants are the best payers commercially, and as a general rule none of our growers keep old bulbs, although in pri- vate gardens the bulbs are often kept and eventually measure 6in. or more across. Such bulbs, when they do well, make a wonderful show, but the flowers are in- ferior in quality. The St. George's Co., which is the largest concern in this country devoted to Cyclamens, relies entirely upon seedlings, both for selling as plants and for seed. Old bulbs are shyer seeders. Incidentally I may men- tion that old seed germinates more readily than new, but in recent years the demand for seed has been so great that the St. George's Co. has not been able to carry over enough for its own sowing. Mr. Roland foresees great things in the way of new floral colors, and he might have added, the foliage, too. The new St. George, which gained an A. M. last year, and which was illustrated in The Flobists' Bxchauge some time ago, opens up a hew era for Cyclamens with foliage like Rex Begonias or Caladiums. This new variety is being controlled by Sutton & Sons of Read- ing, and a very good color plate was issued recently. With reference to new colors, by the time these lines appear a brilliant salmon scarlet will have made its debut, for the St. George's Co. has planned to place Scarlet King before the public at the opening meeting of the R. H. S. this month. Scarlet King bids fair to create a stir. With reference to Mr. Roland's remarks on Ericas, it certainly is a fact that only very few can master the secret of their cultivation, and the best growers are all near London. I am not aware as to whether any men out in the country districts handle them, but the fact that these men come to the annual Autumn sales of Ericas in London suggests that no Ericas in quantity are to be found outside this area. Sweet is unques- tionably the king of Erica growers, and his stock is universally superb, while he handles greater quantities than any other grower. Ladds has increased his out- put in recent times, and if anything his Erica hyemalis is usually equal to, if not finer than, the stock of any other. In Christmas week he surprised everyone by bringing in a quantity of tip top Willmoreana, fully two months ahead of the usual time. Evans & Co. grow huge quantities, especially the tmy midgets which are root trimmed and put in thimble pots for placing in table vases. The demand for these 4m. plants is phenomenal and both Evans and Sweet make $1 to $1.50 per dozen for these little plants. Erica gracilis and E. nivalis are the chief varieties for this purpose, although a few hyemalis are also so treated. For the general plant trade the favorite varieties are: gracilis, nivalis, melanthera, WiUmoreana, Cavendishii and mag- Regarding the sudden collapse of plants, I have not heard of such losses in recent times, but I believe all the growers mentioned know the trouble only too well. I believe Sweet has in past days seen whole blocks of plants go off without warning. Watering is, I believe, the most important point in Erica culture, and all the growers have huge tanks stationed in their grounds. Fresh water, and certainly water containing lime, is fatal to Ericas, therefore the water is constant- ly exposed. Peat, of course, is essential for the roots of the plants. Sweet Peas The smiling coimtenance of G. W. Kerr in the issue already alluded to indicates that "the House of Bur- pee" has not made things impleasant for him — rather otherwise. Relating to the development of the Spencers, my old friend omits to mention the fact that a fourth break Countess Spencer named Eric Hinton in 1904. How it originated I have never learned, but I imagine that like the other three, it came out of Prima Donna. Ophelia Until the notes by E. G. Hill appeared in the anni- versary number, I question whether anyone over here in England could have said that Ophelia was a forcer. Recognized as a pretty Rose from the time that W. Paul & Son first showed it, none had ventured to praise it highly, let alone place it as the finest fancy pink Rose for forcing. I venture to think that Ophelia wiU gain popularity over here far more quickly than it would if left to our own tender mercies. It is a curious fact that more than one British Rose has gone unhonored until after it has made a trip to the United States, and all because we invariably judge Roses from the garden standpoint. The forcers, as a whole, are conservative, and are not given to trying novelties in great quanti- ties as is general in U. S. A. Lady Hillingdon would not have risen so rapidly into favor had it not been for the fact that its raisers were market groovers, and the same applies to Mrs. G. Shawyer. I have never met a grower who would admit that a better forcing pink than Mme. Abel Chatenay exists, and the fact that American visitors have marveled at Chatenay as grown in England proves that it is good. Beyond the great G. Beckwith, I know of no commercial grower who makes a point of trying new varieties for forcing. E. G. Hill's opinion of Mrs. Aaron Ward is also upheld by many, and not even Sunburst can dislodge it Prince E. C. d'Arenberg I note that Prince E. C. d'Arenberg is credited with being a first class red, the most promising red of them all. WeU, perhaps it may be, but after three years' trial I don't think anyone over here is prepared to put it in the first half dozen reds. As a bedder it is noth- ing like so free as General McArthur, while the color goes purplish ; as a flower it is not comparable to Robin Hood growing in the same bed in my own garden. Under glass it may be different, but personally I am surprised to learn that Prince E. d'Arenberg has any outstanding merit. This French variety clearly belongs to the Btoile de France group, and it makes very heavy wood. General McArthur and Robin Hood, both E. G. Hill's varieties by the way, are the best outdoor reds we have. They grow well, flower well, and neither go off color nor encourage mildew. Here's to you Mr. Hill, but all the same I wish you hadn't sent me Olivia! I [I — Edwin D. Kaulback Edwin D. Kaulback, formerly a large grower of Lilies, died of pneumonia at his late home, 424 Pleasant St., Maiden, Mass. He is survived by a widow, one son and several sisters and brothers. William CoUins The English exchanges all announce the death, at about 70 years of age, of W. CoUins, who was well known in the United Kingdom and in many places beyond it, as secretary for 25 years of the United Horticultural Benefit and Provident Society with head- quarters in London. "He was a good and honest man." Charles lieberman Charles Lieberman, 61, senior member of the firm of Rosenberg & Lieberman, agricultural seed dealers, a resident of Milwaukee for the last forty years, died last Saturday, Jan. 17, at Riverside Sanitarium. The cause of death was Bright's disease and pneumonia, the latter ailment having developed but two days before death occurred. Three months ago Mr. Lieberman went to the sani- tarium for rest, although his condition was of such a nature that death was inevitable, yet it was thought that he had several years of life before him. In fact, a Chicago specialist who was called in to treat him on Saturday, stated that he was doing nicely and should live twenty years. Death ensued that night at nine o'clock. Mr. Lieberman was one of the oldest members of the Chamber of Commerce, as well as being interested in the seed business. His firm, the Rosenberg & Lieber- man Co., is the second oldest of its kind in the United States. A widow is the only surviving member of the family. The house is at 1331 Seventh st. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. M. O. S. C. Stoldt C. stoldt, the Nestor of the German Cyclamen grow- ers, and owner of the well known Cyclamen establish- ment at Wandsbeck-Marienthal, near Hamburg, Ger- many, died on December 17, 1913. Born on November 23, 1947, at Wusterhusen in Pommeranie, he became a gardener's apprentice at the age of 16, working subse- quently at Hamburg and later at Dresden. He took part in the Franco-Prussian war in the Ninth Sharp- shooters' Battahon. In 1877 he founded his present Cyclamen establishment, also growing Roses. Hamburg was at that time a famous Rose growing center, but lost this prestige after the opening of the Gotthardt tunnel which facilitated the importation of Southern cutflowers. Stoldt thereupon closed out his Roses and took up the growing of orchids, in which he became one of the leaders among German florists. But he also gave orchids up in 1908, in order to devote himself en- tirely to his Cyclamens. He began his hybridizations with Cyclamen "splendens, white with red eye, and the old Cyclamen persicum (or latifolium), his first note- worthy results being the splendens hybrid Rosa von Marienthal, in 1881. The groups of blooming plants which he exhibited at the flower shows in Hamburg and Bremen in the Fall of the next year foreshadowed the brilliant future of the Cyclamen as a commercial plant. He then obtained the splendid pure white Kathchen Stoldt, Rubin and others. The present giant splendens hybrids were obtained by successful hybridiz- ation with a giant English Cyclamen. The finest among these are the salmon Ruhm von Wandsbeck (Glory of Wandsbeck) in 1906 and Rosea von Wandsbeck, both well known. R. H. K. The Florists' Exchange 187 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street or fioral _ . Albany and vicinity.on.teie- and satisfaction guaranteed ESTABLISHED 1842 Y. f ESTABLISUEU IH^ ^ JlLeyrLO/Yi^X Albany, n. ^, ^VVvTi''VV7»'*^ Florif t and MuriMyi '^ "' RuraKandLSt. Agnes. Cemeteries ALBANY, N. Y. 23_Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt servio out-of-town or New Members of the F. T. D. I wish to advise that the following florists' have joined the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, and I wish our friends would kindly add them to their list when convenient: W. C. Gloeckner, 97 State St., Albany, New York. A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Cora E. Gove, 184 Main St., Burlington, Vt. The Franklin Park Floral Co., 1335 Fair ave., Colum- bus, Ohio. Albert Pochelok, Sec'y, F. T. D. ,. dcUvenng promptly at residence, hotel, steamer and theatre Tflj. Prospect 1768 in Brooklyn, New York and vicinity. ^ ^.■^i ^ Brooklyn, N.Y. ^^|(^/^^ ^ Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 ^Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and theatre, hotel, steame /f^^ The Tango G>rsage Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA,5GE0RGIA West View Floral Co. 1 delivered promptly anywhere BALTIMORE AND VICINITY J. DAN BLACKISTONE 321 N. Howard Street The new tango corsage, the invention of S. A. Ander- son, florist, 440 Main st., Buffalo, N. Y., is thus de- scribed by one of the daily papers of that city : Tango corsages are among the novelties which the florists' shops, keeping up with the spirit of the times, have invented and are showing to those who are seeking novelties for this season of the year. They are not only showing them. They are selling them, for the new cor- sage is a graceful arrangement, gracefully flopping up and down as the wearer walks, suggesting the new danc- ing movement. This effect is produced through the media of three spring wires which rise from the center of a bouquet of mixed flowers. Tied with a bit of ribbon to the end of each wire is a cluster of Lilies of the VaUey or other small 1 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. ' Telegraph DeHvery Associa*'-'T ot^e uhe Jf I ovist BURLINGTON, VT. , Orders for Vermont and Northern N. Y. filled ( BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern 509 No. Charles Street A Scottish Display at Boston Penn's Wonderful Exhibit in Memory of Robert Bums In this city we have many Scotchmen connected with all branches of business, but strange to say we have hardly any in the retail florists' trade. In the growing of flowers and other closely allied industries Scotchmen are probably more numerous than any other nationality. We have Fisher, Montgomery, McGorum, Sim, Ander- son, Farquhar, Miller, Barr, Stewart and many others. Yet after all, it takes a genius like Penn the Florist, to think of celebrating the birth of Scotland's Bard, by making a most remarkable window display. CAMBRIDGE MASS. , Flowers for Harrard ILOWERSHOP ''^'"^'"^ """' Wellesley Colleges It Simply Admits of no Argument No printed matter in recent years has done more for the spread of the retailer's business than the Handy Design Book, issued by The Florists' Exchange. Sample copy, 35c. One hundred copies. $20.00 CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading FlotUt 100,000 feet of glan ^^djiiaS' Flowers "™,?r 522 So. Michigan Ave. Coniiress Hotel Courteglea Extended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE ' 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO Advertising Stunt by Penn the Florist, Boston 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL 188 The Florists' Exchange CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street AYTON, OHIO DENVER, COLO. !Park floral Co. ^ and Wyoming poi ched by Erpress. Orders promptly filled. Usui Colorado, Utah, 1643 Broadway .JJ-^f " ^'^'^•'"' ALBERT POCHELON,~""'= DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order. •^y^ DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratiot Avenue We cover all Michigan points and larRe sections of O Indiana and Canada, Retail orders placed witli Ms. receive careful attention. Deliveries to Northwestern University and all North Shore towns. ' Potter Floral Co, EL PASO, TEXAS ^^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR E.;Mass., Newport and R. I. Points tlLnlKY jMIIiIi grand kapids, mi^ch, MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders SoUdted HARTFORD, CONN. GEORGE G. NcCLUNlE Hartford, Conn. - FLOWERS " 187 Main Street When one thinks of what Burns wrote, it would be no surprise if every large florist in this country made an elaborate display in honor of one who composed more beautiful poems about liberty, nature, flowers and ani- mals than probably any other poet. Burns's love for liberty and for this country can easily be attested by his poems. When at a dinner party wheii the toast to Pitt, the great English statesman, was proposed. Burns proposed "the health of George Washington, a better man." If we are not mistaken he was the first writer who wrote a poem in honor of Gen- eral Washington's birthday. This poem is worthy of perusal by all lovers of liberty. It was written in June, 1794, and was not the only instance where Burns showed his keen interest in the peoples of two nations who were being treated at that time tyrannically by their mon- archs. He looked with favor on the French revolutionary party, and sent to the French convention a present of four small cannons which cost him three pounds. This was a large sum for him, as he was pecuniarily embar- rassed at the time. For these things his advancement in his Majesty's service was curtailed. So when we think of these things Americans should feel very kindly toward Robert Burns. Mr. Penh has had this decoration in mind for some time past and made extensive arrangements for it. A display at this time is most opportune. There is quite a discussion as to the usefulness of advertising, and we have retail men, influential men, in our largest cities proclaiming that advertising in city papers is almost useless. Here we have in Boston a man who thoroughly believes in advertising, and has a large advertisement in three of the best newspapers in Boston about this window display, and asking every person to come and get a sprig of Heather which came from Ayrshire. One (an liardly see at the first glance where such advertising pays. Yet Penn has the vision that looks deeper into tilings and can see in the far distance where his profits will come from; in other words he is casting his bread ii]ion the waters, as Scripture has it, and after many (lays it will return to him increased. The window display is drawing more attention than ^iiiy window display he ever put up, and throngs ot jieople impede the street. A large picture of Ben Lomond with its towering, rugged cliffs, picturesque valleys and glens, and Loch Lomond with its glistening waters, makes a most beau- tiful and appropriate background. Lower in the fore- ground rise smaller hills covered with blooming Heather and bonnie lads and lasses in Highland costumes (dolls), treading their native heath. There are full dress Scotch- men and Scotch women life size with beautiful High- land costumes; pictures of Burns' cottage, the Brig o' Doon, Alloway Kirk, and a fine portrait of Robert Burns. There are cards scattered around with beau- tiful quotations from Burns' poems, such as: "The best laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley." "O would some power the giftie gie us, to see ourselves as others see us," md several others In one corner is a large ram's head — the t^pail Scotch sheep — this ni doubt to illustrate the lo\e Bums hid ioi ammils as well IS all other things in nature Higs ot bcotl md -md of this countij are vei\ .p Highland Park Greenhouses ^Tnd'sr HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns ot <^^^ Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ^-^P'^ ORDERS FOR TEXAS .HOUSTON, TEXAS Supply Advts. will be found on pages 194-95 South and Southwest Texas Sailings from Galveston J^. JIf. JCuhlmann, florist 2507 JACKSON ST.. S. W, Phone. Hadley 1926-2330 2526 WASHINGTON ST, 0pp. Glenwood S. W., Phone, Taylor 628-1081 FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS ,^^J^ INDIANAPOLIS. IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. °Shio ^11 T <:"l^he Florist C/Vill^J^kJ 36 West Forsyth S f Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia points. 'O/T^^iay KANSAS CITY, MO. -^-^ 913 Grand Avenue Kansas City, _gg,^^^ LEXINGTON, KY. John A. Keller EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHLER BROSo Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. I given to orders for Louisville and : A fine stock of flowers always rea ►elrvery facilities perfect. The Florists' Exchange 89 L>a/svi//e,f(y LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. xTiT"! ; t. L Floral Orders fifes LAWRENCE, MASS. NASHCA, N. H. and VICINITY 6 Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS MADISON. WIS. Rentschler Floral Co. Ffofmerly CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING FACILITIES FOR WISCONSIN MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders. MINNEAPOLrs7 MINN . I!!g Mlimimeaipolli^ Floral Co, «ri . . . J MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. ▼T IllT l6Cl H. B. WHITTED, Prop. MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Careful atteatlon given all orders jRosemont Sardens ^^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor bulk of our stock, and all orders are filled under the ;| NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries througtout the State and to all steamship docks in best eerrice.CHoboken, N. J., and New York. PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street ad Steamer Work in the State. ^ /. Q' 0 P n^ I^EW ORLEANS, propi-iately worked into tlie decoration. A large box of Scotch Heather, which came from Loudoun Moors, Ayrshire, is also displayed and two Scotch girls in High- land dress distributed the Heather to visitors to the store on Jan. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. We can't but admire the keen insight Penn has to push business, and in his trying in every way to get all classes of people to use and love flowers more. Penn has no Scotch blood in him, but have not the words of Burns come true: That man to man the world o'er Shall brithers be for a' that. We hope that every Scotch person in and around Boston will call at Penn's store and thank him for his generosity, his democratic spirit, and true and genuine participation of celebrating the birthday of the man who had such a tender, loving, sympathetic heart; who wrote about the mouse, the daisy and the most beautiful love songs that have ever been written in any language. Let us not forget how closely Burns was connected with our profession. His father was a gardener, hence his love for flowers; and Burns was no mean landscape gardener. When he saw the beautiful Bruar Falls in Athol that they were poorly clad with vegetation, he wrote: Let lofty Firs and Ashes cool My lofty banks o'er spread, And view, deep bending in the pool. Their shadows wat'ry bed; Let fragrant Birks, in Woodbine drest My craggy cliffs adorn. And, for the little songster's nest The close embow'ring Thorn! Could a Downing, an Olmsted or a Sargent give bet- ter instruction of how to beautify the place? R. CAMEliOX. A Debutante Bouquet In making this bouquet tliere were used five hundred small buds of the new Rose Sweetheart, tied in, in tlie natural clusters on own stems. A large cluster of Lily of the Valley was arranged as shown at top right hand, thus accentuating the Roses. Adiantum was used freely for the heavy edging, giving a finish as of lace. To complete the work, wide light blue ribbon was used with bows and long ends; this was five inches wide and of the finest quality. The stem or handle was finished in the usual way. New Yorker. Chicago Happenings FEXAS-DLOUISIANAr AND; MISSISSIPPI 6RDERS TAKEN CARE OF And Some of the New Favors Seen in the Shops At one of our fashionable weddings recently the Ijride's bouquet was a great armful of real Orange ijlossoms and Gardenias with Lilies of the Valley as a shower. Tlie eight attendants of the bride carried almost as large bouquets of Cattleyas, with shower arrangement, making a most wonderful flower procession. The altar and IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 OurMotto:THE GOLDEN RULE We Gu Satisfacdon NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue < 48th Street NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue accompany all orders from unknown NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Unsurpassed Facilities for eiecuting Trade Orders at Steamers and Elsewhere m Greater New York arid its Suburbs. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 39th Street, 'adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Eiecuted Best Florists in the States as References GEO. M. STUMPP '11™'.' NEW YORK We are in the theatre district delivering flowers on outgoinc will receive prompt and careful NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street and also have exceptional facilities T •' U wc say it, we will do if »' A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED H . \A/ . FIELD Norlhamplon, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER & ULLMAN ^ PASADlNA, CAL., COLORADO STREET Also aU Los Angeles Orders pr„mp,,y< The Orchid Edward Sceery <^^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHIUDELPHIA, The Bellevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sts. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia? Wc furnish the best, artistically Supply Advts. will be found on pagfes I94-J95 190 The Florists' Exchange PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. sam: ifgg^^ PITTSBURGH, PA. 710 EastOiamond St. (North Side) OPEN DAY AND NIGHT IDRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses „,,.'^*f"«.?.?l_ pinsfiao. MASS. Lee, Stockbiidee Portland, Oregon ""o^^s^oSt Careful Attention Given to All Orders In this Territory by SSLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. FLOWER Putnan, Hall <^^ SHOP Bennett School Taconic School St Fomes €0. 347 WASHINGTON ST. pR ■ AND ROVIDENCE, R. NEW ENGLAND POINTS T. J. JOHNSTOI 171 WEYBOSSET ST., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered promptly in Rochester Complete line always ready. Salter Bros. «%T"' 38 Main St., West FLOR/STS mm ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Flowers and designs delivered %.% .^w^' ROCKFORD, ILL. ^ Quick California Flowers '"'t^^S^'' STEAMER SAILINGS WRITE OR WIRE ;_ THE CALIFORNIA FLORIST |»^« 344-46 GEARY STREET and HOTEL ST FRANCIS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street f WRIST „ We can snoply vou with nowers at wholesale or r*. ■quality. At retail, the best put up in anywhere. Try a $5.00 boi of our Violeta . for a fiveKlay loumey. Wire us or write delivered in and about San Francisco. Have you seen our Handy Design Book for solicitors? The Florists' Exchange, p- O- Box i697. w. y. city tail, any quantity daintiest boxes and or Chrysanthemums, put chancel were turned into a garden; hundreds of Easter Lilies were massed around with the varying shades of green of the palms, ferns and Smilax as the backgroimd. On either side of the chancel, among the Lilies, were placed two enormous bouquets of American Beauty Roses to give a touch of color. High on the organ were caught two other large bouquets of the Lilies and ferns. This wedding was conceded to be one of the largest and most attractive of the Midwinter season. Favors Favors seem to be a puzzle to most of us; that is, to originate something which is at the same time inexpensive and rich looking. One of our leading florists displayed some miniature baskets made of gold metal to look like a regular basket weave. Some are about an inch square, some round, others about two inches square with tiny handles. The baskets sell for 25c., 35c. and fiOc. each un- filled, depending upon size. The inch square at 25c. filled with one tiny Rose bud, and surrounded with "Violets, make a dainty favor for the dinner or luncheon, or even as a cotillion favor, and retail for SO cents each. When a pink Rose bud is used for the center, a pink ribbon rosette adorns the side of the handle. A young girl's luncheon party recently had favors of this design, and each little basket was filled with some- thing different. Some had Lily of the Valley in the center, surrounded with one circle of pink Sweet Peas, as that is all the tiny basket would hold. A pink and white gauze ribbon bow finished this pretty favor. Again, one had three little Sweet Peas in pink for the center, surrounded with Violets. In some of the others, a tiny French nosegay bouquet was deftly arranged. Of course this was very solid and round, and no moss was required, as the nosegays were wired in at the sides of the tiny basket and tiny sprigs of Maidenhair were used as a finish. A suitable bow is usually at- tached to each one. One tiny basket which struck the writer's fancy was filled with the tiniest of Fireflame Rose buds and had about three small sprays of Valley intermingled. This was used in one of the 50c. gold baskets, and when finished cost $1.25. Of course the 50c. represents the retail price, the wholesale price being about one- half. The flowers which are used in these little novel- ties are of such a nature as to net a good profit to the florist, as any broken off Rose bud can be utilized. Other favors which were novel in appearance were the natural straw baskets of Japanese weaving on which a natural looking butterfly was perched. The baskets are loosely woven, and a ribbon to correspond with the principal color of the butterfly is intertwined between the staves of the little basket, and finishes at the three corners with butterfly bows, the fourth cor- ner having the butterfly for ornamentation. One such basket had a yellow butterfly and was filled with Nar- cissus. Another had dark purple Pansies with a butter- fly in the deep tones of black and blue shades, also a touch of white. Still another was fiUed with white and purple Violets, and had a yellow butterfly for ornamentation. These butterfly ornamentations looked so natural that one would think they had just perched on the basket accidentally. I will say by way of fur- ther explanation that these little baskets had a round handle at one side only, on which the butterfly was placed. The baskets themselves are round, with a flat bottom, and when filled with moss are very firm, al- though rather willowy when not filled. The bow, which is usually at the center back of the butterfly, is of the stiff tall design to make it look like an improvised tree branch, in other words, three tall loops of dif- ferent lengths are tied, and a knot is made in the ribbon about a quarter of an inch from the top of each loop. The ribbon should be of some good heavy quality to make the best and most attractive bow. There are no ends but just the three lower loops brought down below the butterfly and twisted around center, the end being fastened with a piece of wire, and arranged so that it will not show. Small automobile flower holders were a popular favor with one florist and he sold out his stock before he ever had a chance to display it. These were filled mainly with Spring flowers of a mixed variety, and tied with ribbons so that they could be carried over the arm. They are about half the size of the regulation automo- bile flower holder. Some of these were very daintily made of a fine basket material and lined with silk or satin. One in particular was charming, lined with pink satin and filled with Sunburst Roses with Valley intermingled, and a ribbon bow to match. Keeping Violets Fresh One of our leading Violet growers has devised a method to keep his Violets fresher and better by com- pletely surrounding them with oil silk paper as soon as picked. The stem and under part of bunch is very solidly packed in oil silk paper while the top has but a single sheet over it and allows the buyer to see the Violets very plainly. It seems to be an excellent plan not only for retaining the fragrance of the Violet, but preserving the flowers as well, and keeping the bunch intact and perfect when opened. The Violet bunches wrapped as above described did not lose their graceful bunch form. SCRANTON Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement _ Immediate deliveries in Wilkes Carbondale, and all ' ania Towns. SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Ave. -„-Bphic orders for any city « Northeastern Pennsylvania will receive prompt execution. Usual discount. 'Phone No. 24S4 on either Bell or Con- HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle andNoifthwest 1534 Second Avenue Y ST. LOUIS.IMO. 1406 Olive Street V^ XJL K X £^ O prompt andifcareful O ^ireuiyouroi SAINT LOUIS, MO. qJ 3520 North Grand Ave. **' All orders by Tele»aph or Tele- phone most carefimy ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. We fin orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in great variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. V^/'.E OT^y^ CO. SYRACUSE, N.Y. Onondaga Hotel We leill carefully execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable BuUdlng Special attention given to out-of-town orders Cj^fjffCtt' the ffloxUi "^■^S^^"^*^ BurdettAve.&HooslckSt. Both Phones, 6M TROY, N. Y. PromPt elivcry and careful attention to TROY, N Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Utica, N. Y. SBaJter, Vhe florist funeral Smblcms Cut flowers ^rown ^ros* & Co. UMITED Florists, ^{arserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. ^^^^ VANCOUVER, B. C. '^'^^ Bulks Seeds WASHINGTON D. C. l^th and H Streets Supply Advtf. will be found on par«* i 94-1 95 January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 91 WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co. Florists 1214 F. STREET, N. W. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass WORCESTER, <'—^=,i^ MASS. FLC^^T. 407 & 409 Main St. Worcester, Mass. 3 Pleasant Street <^> 11 Soutli Phelps Street Youngstown, Ohio Boston Public Garden For Sale ? The New York Tribune publishes a telegram from Boston, dated Jan. 15, to the effect that Mayor-elect James M. Curley had declared his intentions of attempt- ing to dispose of Boston's public garden for ten million dollars, using tUs money to pay some of the city's bills. Such a rumor is hard to believe. At any rate, the acts of the city government and of the State Legislature, controlling this land, prove that it cannot be sold and that no private buildings can ever be erected on it. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS From New York Some Good Novelties, 1913 According to the annual review and appraisement given in the Horticmltural Advertiser, the following ap- pear to be the best subjects of the year as exhibited be- fore, and certificated by, the Royal Horticultural Society: ScABiosA CAUCASiCA, Cocker's strain, shown by Cocker & Sons. It is a fine blue cut flower, a much enlarged and stronger form. Chrysanthemum caeinatum Improved Northern The'interior of De Gra&'s Floral Shop, Kalamazoo, Mich. The capable young proprietor may be seeQ in the center of the group with his esperienced lady clerk to his right, correspondent, Samuel Batson. is standing just outside the counter Star, by Dobbie & Co. This is the finest form of this remarkably pretty annual. Sutton's Red Sunixowee. This is the most distinct novelty of the year in annuals, though the "red" in- clines rather strongly to brown, but it is so distinct the variety is sure to have a future. Statice Suworowi, white variety, by R. C. Notcutt. PoLYPODiuM Mayi, a lovely crested form. Stmphoricarpus occidentali: (introducer's name not given), described as "the wonderful Snowberry." Cyclamen St. Geokoe, by St. George's Nursery Co., an acquisition with remarkable Caladium-like (i.e., mottled) foliage. The best Chrysanthemum novelty of the season is Golden Mensa, a sport from Mensa, the white single. Floral Designs de Luxe The most popular Book of Designs ever compiled and presented for the considera- tion of the Retailer. Price $2.50. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE p.o.bo.i697 New York SanGuglielmc Graf Waldersee. Geo. Washing Minnetonka. Campanello.. Ca?mania.' Olympic... Pretoria. . . New York. Taormina . . Caledonia. . 24-12.00' m 24- l.CK^pm, 24- 2.00 pm : 24-' 3.00 pm 27-10.00 am 27- 3.00 pm. 28-10.00 30-10.00 a 31-10.00 a 31-10.00 a 31-12.00 m. 31-12.00 m. 31- 3.00 pm. , 4-10.00 am. 4-10.00 am. 4- 3.00 pm. 6-10.00 am 7-11.00 am, 7-12.00 m, 7-12.00 m. w.:i6th;st..N.Y. W. 19th;St., N. Y. WJ24thSt.,'N.Y. Bush";bks., Bkyn 31st St., Bkyn. W. 15th St.. N. \ 5th St., Hoboken 1st St., Hoboken Our iliusti ition is a reproduction of i ponj cir of Roseo. In its deeuraiion were usea 100 Oattie'yas, auii greenhouse grown. It took first prize as also special priz. E. Jaeger, florist, was the decorator and the driver was winch WIS entered at the recent Pa^ideni tournament uii Lily of the Valley and 600 pink and white Roses, for the best decorated vehicle of its class. Henry _ . — - lis daughter, Yvonne Jaeger, aged five years, accom- panied by her sister, Thelma, aged one year. The memory of the pageant itself will remain to life's latest San Frandsco Chin. moments with those whose privilege it was to behold it. 31-10.00 a . 3-10.00 a 6-10.00 a 13-10.00 a Feb. 3. I.OO-pm, 17thSt.,Hobok< W. 19thSt., N.Y. 3dSt.,Hoboke W. 16th St., N. Pier 38, Bkyn. 3d St., H"bokc W. 34th St., N. Y W. 14th St., N.Y. W. 24th St., N. Y. 31st St., Bkyn. W. 16th St.. N.Y W. 15th St., N. Y st St., N. Y. th St.. N. Y W. 19th St., N. Y ., Hoboken W. 23d St.. N. Y W. 34th St., N. Y. W. 24th St., N. Y ' thSt.,N.Y W. 14th St., N. Y B &|M.Dks., Char &ADks..E. Pier So. Boston B & M Dks..Ch Mystic Whf.,Char 53 So Wharves PierD Municipal Pier 56 So. Wharves Rotter.-Libau Havre Rotterdam Mad.-Gib.- Nap.-Gen. Hamburg LiverjKiol Christiansand Bremen London Rotterdam Gib.-Algiers. Fiume Alg.-Nap.- Liverpool Gib.-Gen.- Nap.-Trieste Hamburg Bremen Hamburg Gib.-Algier». Nap.-Genoa Liverpool Hamburg Hamburg Antwerp 192 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS I of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted. Help Wanted. Situations Wanted, or other Wants; also of Greenhouses. Land, Second-hand Materials, ccepted faced type, 15 ( • like this. Display advts. in'these columns, $1.50 per inch. If repUes to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of ° Copy'must reach New York office, Nos. 2 to S Duane Street; or P. O. Box 1697. by Tuesday night to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. „ ... ■ • ' ■ the Western States desiring '- advertise under initials by having directed care our Chicago representa- Morton, Room 307,143 No. Wabash Av. SITUATIONS WANTED Experienced Storeman, Designer and Decorator Pacific Coast 2 The Florists' Exchai Situation Wanted by Rose and Carnation Grower SITUATION WANTED— By florist, aged 43, single, German, sober, a quick worker, life experience on private and commercial places; understands Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and general stock, and can assist in funeral work; neat and thoroughly reliable; first-class references. Give particulars and wages in first letter. _ Address M. L., care Sambraus, 169 Morningside Ave., New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By married man, aged 25, German, highest capability of__taking care of private place; life experience in growing cut flowers, bulbs, potted plants and general stock. Well endorsed by reliable men in the trade. Please state wages and full particulars. Address R. W. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young married man. German, aged 25; capable to take charge of any commercial or jjrivate place; experienced grower of 'Mums, Carnations, Easter stock, inside and out- side, good designer and landscape man; sober and SITUATION WANTED— By German garde aged 30, single, sober and reliable, life e in greenhouses and outside; growing Ca Roses, 'Mums and bedding plants; 5 yea position. Best references. Priva Address R. R., care Snyder. 423 E. 9th St., Bkyn.. N. Y. ^_^___^ SITUATION WANTED— By thoroughly expe- rienced gardener and florist, 36 years of age, single, 20 years' experience in general line, private New'^Yo^k Cit SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by first- class grower, aged 28 years, married, German; 14 years experience on Carnations. Roses, 'Mums, and general line of bedding and pot plants. Best of references. Address Florist, 22 West 12th St., Covington, Ky. __^^ SITUATION WANTED— By young man, single; good grower of potted plants, Christmas, Easter and bedding stock; best of references; vicinity of New York preferred. Please state wages and particulars in first letter. Address R. E., care The SITUATION WANTED— By married man as working foreman on commercial place, twenty : employer; understands the growing SITUATION WANTED— By a young man as assistant on a private or commercial place, 25 years of age; 10 years' experience growing Carna- tions, Roses, Orcnids, 'Mums and bedding plants. A 1 references. Address R. M., care The Florists' life experience, to take charge of private or commercial establishment. European and U. S. experience in various lines. Good - references or run good place on shares. Address R. S., care The Florists' Exchange- SITUATION WANTED~By an assistant on a private place; 10 years' experience; aged 25. P. Dillon, care of J. O. Armour, Libertyville, III. Continued to Next Column SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTEO— By farm and garden superintendent on" gentleman's estate; married, no children; occupied present position 12 years; open for engagement at any t T,, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By EngKshman, ag 27, married; commercial or prrvate place; years* iirst-class all-round experience under gla 3 years in America, F. William St., Troy, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By a Germa Address F. Simpson, 118 Durfor St., Philadelphia, Pa. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist, married, with family; experienced in all branches capable of managing first-class places. References. if required. State particulars. Address R. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By young man, 8 years' experience on 'Mums, Carnations, Sprme and Easter stock. Place must be in Philadelphia or vicinity. Address R. B., care The Florists work Best references. Address Thos. Kcnnelly 1^6th St., Ft. Washington Ave., New York City- SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist, Scotchman, married, understands all work SITUATION WANTED— By experienced, first- class, all-round gardener and grower, quick, honest and temperate, seeks position in New York State. Adiess A. C, care B. Vedral, 403 E. 74th .St., New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By young lady. lace; best refer- The Florists' Exchange. lal pi le Flo SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, Nor- wegian, 35, life experience under glass and out- side; best of references. Address R. Z., care 1 he Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a German, 36, single all-round florist and gardener; experienced on " ns, 'Mums, bedding and pot plants. R. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By expert Orchid s sferences as to al Address R. D., SITUATION WANTED— By head gardener, A 1 references; large and up-to-date private estate jferred. Address R. C, care The Florists' Ix^ch HELP WANTED^^ ^^IVANTED Man to Do Landscape Work Competent, with knowledge of trees, shrubs and plants, to take charge of force of men and lay out and plant country estates; must also be competent to discuss the work intelligently with clients, and solicit business, if required. Good opportunity for right man. Address R. C, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— A responsible young man to take charge of a floral store, recently opened in a new but very populous section of New York City; must be a wide-awake, courteous salesman of good a.p~ pearance, capable of attracting and holding busi- ness against nearby competition; must be capable of arranging stock and, snow window, and experi- enced in design, basket and bouquet work. State in letter, nationality, experience and salary expected WANTED— Nursery foreman, American preferred, the business; of good and pleasing address; one able to handle men, approach the trade and secure landscape contracts, lay out and plant public i^'y ommendaticMi and wages eries, Akron, Ohio. W A NTED— For Feb. 15th or March 1st, foreman , " .-here a number of men )yed. First-class place for right party. Applicant must be well up in greenhouse and out of door work; married, without children; well recommended; must board men. Furnished cot- tage. Enclose copies of references in first letter, state nationality and wages expected. Address R. R., care The Florists' Exchange. Cockcroft, Northport. L. I., N. Y. Continued to Next Column HELP WANTED WANTED— AT ONCE Experienced seedsman for market garden a )ad work. Please state salary, experience a ive reference in first letter. All correspondei :rictlv confidential. P. O. Bos 376, Springfield. Ma WANTEO WANTED— Man thoroughly experienced growing and with ability to suoerin; of up-to-date Rose plai First-class n'ith full references and wages re The Florists* Ex- WANTED— Man to assist gardei charge of small greenho of Carnations, 'Mums, and all bedding plants; ai State Institution, Minnesota. Address R. Y., c; The Florists' Exchange, 143 N. Wabash Av WANTED— A young-'r I take charge of r pable of first-class design reference. Position open Feb. 1st or s S50.00, house supplie ileges; ; nality. WANTED — Truck gardener, good transplant experienced growing vegetable and flower pla in greenhouse and hotbeds. Permanent posit to right man. Round Lake Greenhouses, E Lenox, Pa. WANTED— A caretaker of Mount Hope Ceme- tery. Florence, S. C. A steady, sober man wanted; a life job for the right man. Address for particulars, A. A. Cohen, Sec. and Treas., Florence, help with fire; steady Position open at once. State wages expected. Apply The Flower Shop, Attleboro, Mass. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS- Brilliantissima and other varieties, strong am healthy, $5.00 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch, Florisl Middle Village. 1. I., N.Y. AMFELOFSIS AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, Boston Ivy, all trans- planted; 3 year, heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. tops, S7.00 per 100; IS to 24 in. tops, S5.00 per 100. Short tops, heavy roots, 83.00 per 100. S25.00 per 1000; 2 year, heavy, 2H to 4 ft., S6.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., S4.00 per 100, 835.00 per 1000; IS to 24 in., good, 50 for S2.00, by mail; 33.00 per 1000 by express. '" rooted stock. Chas. Bla ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— S.inch ex- tra strong pknts, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 2}i-inch, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— Strong plants, 2H- in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 1-vear-oId, 3-in. pots, S5.00 per 100. Cash with order. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N.Y, ASPARAGUS-Ph 3 andiSprengeri, .„ Sunny Side Green; ', Schenectady, N. Y. ClQclnnatl, BEGONIAS— Lorraine in., from leaf cuttings. Place your order now or May, June and July, 1914, delivery. Will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on appli- cation. R. J. Irwin, 71 West 23d St., N. Y. NEW R[D CARNATION PRINCE EDWARD Early free bloomer, long stem, non-splitter; a most profitable variety. , Rooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100. A. BEGERONA/ 15fh St. & Clinton Ave. NEWARK, N. J. CARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttings, tress. White Perfection, Whlf Beacon, C. W. Ward, S3.00 pe: 1000. Pink Winsor. White Wi S2.50 Dcr 100, $20.00 per 1000. 2ou althy stock. Ed. Buchtenki Enchan- Wondcr, ._ 100, $25.00 per insor. May Day, N.Y. Continued to Next Colomn STOCK FOR SALE CARNATI(SraJTT^ New varieties of best commercial value. January and Febcuary deliveries. Place your order now to insure early delivery. Stock guaran- '«<)■ 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 Gloria. Best pink 12.00 100.00 Matchless. White 12.00 100.00 PhUadelphla. Pink 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar 12.00 100.00 Dorner's Scarlet Champion 12.00 100.00 Herald, new red 6.00 60.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 STANDARD VARIETIES Pink DeUght $5.00 $40.00 Gloriosa 3.50 30.00 Beacon. Selected stock 3.60 30.00 Benora 3.50 30.00 Eureka. A very fine red 3.60 30.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 White Winsor 3.00 25.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 25.00 R. P. Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Winsor 3.00 25.00 D. Gordon 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Rosette 3.00 25.00 250 of one variety only at thousand rate. Send Jot my 1914 complete list R J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemum Cuttings Each season it has been hard for us to tak till late in the season. This year we advise placing orders early. We have a splendid supply to offei all stock guaranteed. Chrysanthemums, 2Vi-in. stock 100 1000 Alice Salomon. Fine large early white $12.00 SIOO.O Golden Salomon. Light yellow sport of Alice Salomon 25.00 Chieftain (A Rose-Pink Bonnaffon) 15.00 Mistletoe. Late white, just right for Thanksgiving 15.00 Smith's Ideal. One of the best late whites 35.00 Rooted Cuttings of the above, S12.00 per lOG, SIOO.OO per 1000, except Alice Salomon— 37.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. Best Commercial Varieties Rooted Cuttings Only 100 Comoleta. Yellow. Oct. 1 to 15 . . S4.00 I Aug. Dasse. Yellow. Nov. 1 4.00 35.00 William Turner. White 4.00 Chas. Razer. White. Nov. 1 3.00 Chadwick Improved. White. Nov. 20 3.00 25.00 W. H. Chadwick. White. Nov. 20. . 3.00 Naomah. White 4.00 Pacific Supreme. Pink 3.00 25.00 , W. R. Brock. Pink 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme. Pink. 3.00 25.00 [ Many other varieties. Write for complete list, POMPONS white — Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New- berry. Yellow — Merstham Tints, Baby, Quinola, Overbrook, Miss Julia, Allentown, Souvenir d'Or. Pink— Fancy Queen, Minta. $3.50 per 100,- $30.00 per 1000. S. S. PENNCfCK-MEEHAN CO. Philadelphia Washington 1608-20 Ludlow St. 1216 H. St., N. W. . New York Baltimore 117 West 28th St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS' For early ' delivery. Order now. Best new and standard varieties. STOCK GUARANTEED. Send for catalogue with full list of descriptions. 100 1000 Alice Saloman, early white $7.00 $60.00 Golden Saloman*^ ($3.00 "per do2.).20.00 Chieftain. (Pink like Bonnaffon) . . 12.00 100.00 Indiana Summer. (Bronze Chadwick) $5.00 per doz.; 2M-in. pots only. .36.00 Imp. (Golden Chadwick (PoUworth's). 15.00 Ivory Supreme (new) S.OO 75.00 Wm. Turner 3.00 25.00 Golden Chadwick 3.00 25.00 ' White Chadwick 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwick). 3.00 Pink Gem and Ramapo 3.00 " The following rooted cuttings, $3.00 pe S20.no per 1000. WHITE VARIETIES— Eaton, Early Sn.. , Papworth.^'Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem,^ Lynnwood Hall, White Frick, Nonin. YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton, Roman (3old, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivorv, Nagoya, Merry Jane,' Brutus,' Dolly Dimple, Golden Eagle, Comoleta. -PINK'VARIETIES— W. R.Brock, Patty, Pink Frick,' Winter Cheer," Hh-ondale. RED VARIETIES— Harwood, CuUingfordii, In- ""riie following, S2.00"per 100, 817.50''per'1000: WHITE VARIETIES— Ivory, Polly Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance. YELLOW'VARIETIES— Jones (Bonnaffon se- lected stock), yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow, -""piNk VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivorv. Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Best Pompons and Anemone-ffowered 'MUMS. Rooted'Cuttings, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per''1000. B' Roman' J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York.'' Continued to Next Page January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 193 STOCK FOR SALE CHRTSANTHEMTJMS CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK— Robert EHalli- day. Ehse Papworth, Patty, Pres. Roosevelt, Smith's Advance, Mrs. Kelley, Dolly Dimple. Maud Dean, 50c. per doz., S3.00 per 100. Cash. Geo. A. Relyea, Orchard PI., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. CYCLAMSNS __ _ _ CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Giant flowering from very best strain obtain- able; these are twice transplanted and are' sure of giving satisfaction. Early planting will make Bright Cliristmas red. , Bright pink White with red eye. . . 260 or more at lOGD r 30.00 30.00 40.00 R. J. Irwin, 71 W. 32rd St.. New York. N. Y plants. $6.00. I Weiland & [ Aspidium. 2Vl-m., S3.00 per 100: S6.00 per 100. COCOS WEDDELLIANA, fine, 2K-in.. S12.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, well established bench plants, S3.50 per 100. S30.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT FERNS, best of the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and ! pact plant. Strong bench plai S40.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT and BOSTON FERN RUN- NERS, for April and May delivery, nice, clean * * ~ ''■ fronds, S2.00 per 100, S15.00 per k, with : 1000. Get busy and place your order now before they are all sold. These are extra good value. Send for complete Catalog. R. S. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. FINE BOSTON AND WHITMANI FERNS— Ready for_5_ and 6-in. pots. S2.5.00 per 100. Dracsna Indivisa out of 4-in. pots. SIO.OO per 100. Cash with order. Paul J. Burgevin. Florist, North Regent St.. Port Chester. N. Y. OEBANIUMS Happel. Waynesboro, Pa. ., ©i.uu per luu; i 100. Sample fre HELIOTROPE HYDRANGEAS Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. NURSERY STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees. Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVILlf,AlA MANETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diatc delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm., Jll.OO per 1000; 5000 for $50.00. No. 2, 3-5 mm.. S8.50 per 1000; 5000 for S40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co.. Newark. New York. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 2-yr. transplanted weU branched. »7.00 per 100; I2 to 18-£i., fine, M.OO per 100; $40.00 per 1000. as good as the best; no charge for packing. Chas. Black. Hightstown, LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-$I.OO each. Standards, $7.50-$IO.aO each. Pyramids. $5.00-$7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co.. Ruther- ford, N. J. Oontlnned to Next Oalnmii STOCK FOR SALE AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in, $2.00 per 100. $16.00 per lOCO; 2 to 3 ft.. $2.60 per 100. $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Southside Nurtenea. Chester. Va. BAY TREES and BOX TREES all sizes. Write for special Ust. Julius Roehrs Co., Rti PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plants. FOmSETTIAS Poinsettia Stock Plants (The True Christmas Red Variety) 100 1000 Extra strong plants $12.00 $100.00 POINSETTIAS Strong Stock Plants Can be shipped in dry moss free from dirt. CHAS. ZIMMER v West Collingswood, N. J Orchard Place, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. ROSES. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer— We offer two- e yed Rooted Cuttings at $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Milady— $5.00 per 100, S40.00 per 1000. Ready January 20 and after. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer —From 2-inch pots, SIO.OO per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Milady— SIO.OO per 100, S75.00 per 1000. Sun- burst—SIO.OO per 100, S75.00 per 1000. Ready March 1 and after. For Cash only. GEORGE YOUNG, CLIFTON, N. J. WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for Rooted Cuttings and 2-in. pots of the following Roses; Lady Hillingdon. Double White Killamey. Rich- mond. Mrs. Taft, Sunburst. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killarney Queen and Pink Killarney. Flushing Rose Gardens. 69 Golden Ave.. Flushmg. N. Y. . Write, for pri , Madison. N. i. tst. Carl E. Holm. Madison, N. J. FOR SALE — 4500 fine Mrs. George Shawyer Rose plants, ready for delive — *^ — ^ lu.ii--— .-^ Badgley, Chatham. N. J. ■ delivery March 1. William G. FOR SALE — Aster Seed, guaranteed choice stock; Lady Roosevelt. Crego White and Pink, In- vincible Lavender. Cheap. Get my prices before buying elsewhere; also Sawyer Astermum, White, Pink and Lavender. S. Hannant, 20 Wilbur St., Taunton, Mass. GIANT PANSIES Sow now I Special Florists* Mixture; Trim- ardeau Selections, miaed, tr. pkt. 60c.. oi. $4.00. Trimardeau. fine mixed varieties, tr. pkt. 25c.. oz. 81 50. Cassier's Giants Improved, splendid mix- lure, tr. pkt. 50c.. oz. $5.00. Trimardeau sorts as: Bronze Colors. Golden Pure Yellow. Lord Beacons- field. Purple. Pure White. Yellow with eye. White with eye. Each variety separate, tl. pkt. 30c.. oz. S2.00. My catalogue has also other varieties. O. V. Zangen. Seedsman. Hoboken. N. J. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True (SUver Pink. Rooted F^Cuttings, ready \ for Immediate delivery. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 2>^-]n. pot plants, ready January Ist, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Giant White, 2>i-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000, ready for Immediate deUvery R. J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d Street, New York City. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St.. Tren Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE UISCEIXANEOUe FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE— 2200 Pink Kil- larney. 1100 White Klllarn of 4-lnch pots, In Oct. r condition. $6.00 i for Carnation Cutti white varieties. Paul F. Brlgham, Westboro Conservatories. Westboro, Mass. ) Caladium sizes, Sl.OO Paniculata, Benjamin ENGLISH IVY— 4-inch, strong. SIO.OO per 100. . 1000; 4-;;::., l.„ Fischer, Florist, Wood-Ridge, N. J. FOR SALE OR RENT GREENHOUSE FOR SALE CHEAP One of our customers purchased a semi-iron greenhouse. 20x42, but was unable to build it on account of unforeseen circumstances. Material is all.packed, just as it left our factory. It is new and perfect. Has one glass gabJe with two doors. Glass 16 in. lapped. Walls 3 feet, glass 3 feet, concrete. Roof sash one side one light between. Eave plates both walls. All materials complete, includmg No. 722 Boiler, Hot Water system, glass, sash operators and everything concrete. Selling price was enable offer refused. Send for old quick. Materials IohiiC.HoningerCo.,'»«S"° FOR SALE Five, fine large greenhouses, with latest heating equipment at Wyomissin^, Pa.; immediate possession. For Particulars, address : CHARLES BARTO, No. 521 Court St., Beading, Fa. efrigerator; . ;.; also 17 acres of good land; &-liUU tt. and 3-luO ft. greenhouses; boiler and packine shed, 36x100, all erected in 1911; houses planted with Roses, Carnations, etc.; C-room house,^ 2 barns and other buildings, all in good condition, A splendid opportunity for any one wanting to enter into a first-class retail trade. For further information write John Walker, Youngs- FOR SALE— For S1250 in cash and equity valued at S3500 in 2J.^ acres of land and greenhouse range of 14,000 sq. ft. of glass and in stock fix- tures, tools, etc., valued at $1800, making a total of S5300. Property is located at Bedford Hills, N. Y., five minutes' walk from station. For, full particulars as to full value of property in which this equity rests, and of amount of mortgage on property, list of stock, etc., inquu-e of Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 2Sth St., New York City. F«?,i Write for particulars. S. S. PENNOCK- MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow Street, PhUadelphla, Pa. attached 4-room dwelling, a.a acres perpetual water-right, hotbeds and automobile, first-class condition; well stocked; can sell more than we can averages oyer _ S700O.00 yearly. WHO WANTS A MONEY MAKER— QUICK— On account of sickness of owner, SH acres fine land. 90O0 ft. glass, all stocked. 9-room house, tools, etc. Fine chicken house and barn. 10,000 hardy shrubs, 4,000 choice Peonies in field; houses, boilers, etc., all in good order; N. Y. . .s . - 113 W. 28th St., New York City. FOR SALE — A retail florist business established 20 years in Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse well stocked, attached to store. Doing a good business right along. Close investigation invited. In- puire of R. L., care The Florists' Exchange. . E. Armstrong, Box 7, Danbury, Conn. FOR SALE— New and most up-to-date place any- _ where near New York, 5 houses, 15,000 ft. glass, responsible party. -■■■■-■ - .^ . i P. N.. care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— Retail Borist store. _ apply to L. Kaiser. S103 Filth Ave.. Brooklyn. Continued to Next Column FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— A first-class llower shop, complete vc. New York cStj FOR SALE — 3 Greenhouses, land and cottage, domg good retail trade. Easy tprmc NJ^b., Exchange. Address O. C, care The Address O. K.. care The Flori SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bargains We offer the very lowest prices on both New and Second-Hand All sizes in stock ready for immediate ship- ment. We cut pipe to sketch. Send us your Inquiries and get our prices before buying elsewhere. It will pay you. Eagle Pipe Supply Co., !!!£: 29 Howard St, N. Y. City pipe. 2 L. & B. boil MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO RENT-If possible, with option to '" """" ■ 10,000 sq. ft. of glass in good con- R. T., cie The preferably wit nvestigation Exchange. SJOCK WANTED WANTED— iST^t developed, symmetrical tops, straight stems and an extra fine root system. Address Board of Park Commissioners, Minneapolis, Minn. ferred. Mrs. J. Arnold, KiUbuck, Ohio. GERANIUMS ready for 3-inch shift. [te^' Ivy Geranium. 2.50-1 2.50 2.50 f 2.60J HELIOTROPE. SALVIA Splendens 2.2S 20.00 TRADESCANTIA Variegated 2.00 SMILAX. Strings. 3-in.. extra 2.50 SPRENGERI. 3-in., extra 5.00 Cash with order. MAGNUS PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Making Rustic Work In reply to "F. C. D., Conn.," who en- quired how to make rustic vasds or flower bo.\es in last week's issue, page 135, I do not think that there is a book on rustic work, either in English or in any oth«r language. [There was one called "Rustic Adornments" published many years ago. ~Rd.] Although I am a florist by trade I devote a few weeks each year to the making of rustic designs, boxes, and such like, I have used many different woods and barks and almost each material re- quires different handling. If "F. C. D." can send me a small sample of his sassa- fras wood (about a square foot), so that I can find out its nature and the treat- ment it requires. I would be very pleased to send aU information I could. — Edw. Ktjndig, 89 Chestnut st., Rochester, N. T. 94 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Now is the time to look up your orders on HEART BOXES; we have them in all shades We have the only Sunshine Baskets on the market. They brighten up your place. CHMRIES for WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY are now in order, also the Litde "HIGH HATS" for ST. PATRICK'S DAY H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Fancy and Dagger Ferns $1.50 per 1000. Discount on large orders. Use our LAXJREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. GALAX, Bronze and Green, 75c. per 1000, or 10,000 lots for S6.S0. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 75c. per large sack; 12 bbl. bales, $6.00. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; 6ne quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, SO-Ib. cases, $5.00. ' BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per Bnch of fiO sprays. Try them. Wil Klndsof Evergreens CroNvl Fern Co. MILLINCTON. MASS. INSURANCE! Lehman Wagon Heater There is no danger of fire ; no smoke, dirt or gases to injure the plants. They burn Lehman Coal, which costs less than half a cent per hour. ®~350,000 Lehman Heaters are in actual use, which shows they have merit. Florists everywhere use and recommend them. HAVE YOU ONE? BEWARE OF IMITATIONSI Write for circular telling more about them today. LEHMAN BROS. Manufacturers 10 Bond Street. NEW YORK J. W. ERRINGER, General Western Sales Agent 20 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL THE LEADERS FOR SUPPLIES M. RICE CO 1220 Race St., •9 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Do not Let The Accounts Owing You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States & Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, NEW YORK A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, SaddleRiver. N.J. MICHIGAN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Floruts Dealers in Fancy Ferns 38-40 Bn^dway, Detroit, Mich, RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 184 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 ST^S^r^'of Wllew aid fancy B^keb f«r Riiisb Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES JWOur Specialties Wheat Sheaves and Baskets For the Southwestern Market RIBBONS and CHIFFONS lO-rnch silk chiffon special at 10c. per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. Windier Wholesale Floral Co. 1310 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. GIBBONS THE SMILAX MAN RED LEVEL, • SLADSMa The Kervan Co. "»«^'S^'- WHOLESALE «" ™™ ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilax, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock, Laurel, Spruce and Box Wood Branches, Ropings made on order, all kinds Galax and Leucothoe bprays, bphagnu Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Moss Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Coco- Fibre Birch and Cork Barks, etc. All Decorating Material in Season. around if you mention the Excbaage Lancaster, Pa. Notes Business the past week held up fairly well in this section. The sale of flowering plants and cut blooms was fair, and with a few decorations and a little funeral work we all managed to keep moving. The weather the first part of the week wag very cold, and kept the greenhouse men on the job night and day, but the latter part got much warmer, and on Friday and Saturday we had rain. Carnations and Sweet Peas are coming in freely, but the supply of Roses in all varieties is scarce. W. A. Hammond's new storeroom on North Prince st. is in fine shape, and no doubt he will be in a position to do business there in a short time. Frank L. Kohr is catting some good white and pink Carnations, also Daisies. Thos. R. Fries, President ave., had a good display in the market of Begonias, Primroses, Azaleas and foliage plants. Barr's shop had a handsome window display of Japanese hampers filled with Begonia Cincinnati and Crotons. At Geo. Goldback's, a huge basket of Callas formed the main attraction in the window. The Keystone Nurseries have been cutting heavily the past week on both white and pink Enchantress, also single Daffodils and Freesias. Rudolph Nagel was found busily en- gaged making Chrysanthemum and Ge- ranium cuttings. The large greenhouse owned by Elias Lefevre of Witmer, Pa., was damaged to tlie extent of $300 by the explosion of the furnace boiler on the morning of the 13th. The Florists' Association The Lancaster County Florists' Association held a meeting and banquet on Tuesday afternoon and evening, Jan. lo, in the Breneman Building, with thirty-three in attendance. In the after- noon they visited Amos Rohrer and Chas. B. Herr, of Strasburg, Pa., and then re- turned to this city for the banquet, which was a very sumptuous one, and things were served in the most up-to-date style. The hall was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and plants by the Barr Co. Pool, billards and bowling were also in- dulged in before and after the dinner. Harry Schroyer acted as toastmaster, and speeches were made by the ex-presi- dent and president, also by several out- of-town guests. The ofiicers elected are : President. B. F. Barr; vice-president, Elmer Weaver; secretary, Lem Landis, treasurer, H. K. Rohrer. A vase of Matchless Carnations and one of Gloria were staged by the Pennock- Meehan Co., Philadelphia, and a vase of Philadelphia was staged by S. S. Skidel- sky & Co. Out-of-town guests were P. M. Read, D. T. Connor. E. F. Hoehl. C. A. Ligget, E. J. Fancourt, each of Philadelphia. Pa. ; T. E. Wohlert of Norbeth, Pa.; A. S. SchaefEer of York, , Prof. ~ " ~"' . _ lege, and Mr. Nolan of the King Con- struction Co., North Tonawanda, N. T. Other visitors were J. A. Cohen for The Climax Manufacturing Co., and Joseph Goudy for Henry A. Dreer, Inc. C. F. E. Rodiester, N. Y. For the past two or three weeks busi- ness here has been exceptionally dull, and it was only the latter part of the week just passed that any improvement was noticeable. In summing up, the present month has been a very unsatisfactory one for all concerned. The regular monthly meeting of the Rochester Florists* Association was held on Monday, January 12, President John Dunbar presiding. Owing to the ex- tremely cold night, the attendance fell far below the average. The ofiicers of the previous year were re-elected ; Presi- dent, John Dunbar ; vice-president, George Arnold ; treasurer, William L. Keller ; secretary, H. B. Stringer ; trustees. W. H. Dildine, A. H. Salter and Colin B. Og- ston. Prof. Edward A. White, of Cornell University, was in attendance, and very kindly accepted the invitation to give a short talk on the plans for the future in the work to be done in this institution in regard to the Department of Floriculture. He made a very strong appeal for a large delegation to go from Rochester to the meeting of the N. T. State Federation of Floral Clubs to be held at Ithaca during the time of Farmers' Week in February. A challenge from the Buffalo Bowling Club for two games to be played with a team from the Rochester Florists' As- sociation was received, and was very favorably commented upon. Harry E. Bates, of the Lord and Burnbam Co., was appointed chairman of the committee to take full charge of the arrangements for this occasion. Lord & Burnham have do- nated a trophy of very handsome design, and with the matter in the hands of Mr. Bates, a very enjoyable time is assured. The match, it is believed, will be played with the first game at Rochester about Feb. 20, and all the members are re- quested to get in line, whether they bowl or not, and turn out giving the BuCEalo contingent the time of their life at the opening game. H. B. Stkinger. Cleveland, 0. Business is going along quietly — not much doing. Bulb stock is the staple at- traction. Some of the most attractive windows are done in yellow Daffodils and yellow Tulips, lavender and white Sweet Peas and Hyacinths. Dollar baskets are the advertising feature of several of the stores just now. Novel effects are ob- tained in draperies of yellow and yellow brown, most artistically arranged. January 24, 1934. The Florists' Exchange 195 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Increase thevalueofyourplants by using iis Handy Handle Fits securely on any standard pot and by the use of a little Chiffon or Ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional cost increasing the price of your plant ioo%. PRICES . $2.50 per dozen. 3.50 per dozen. 12 inches high 15 inches high 18 inches high 24 inches high 30 inches high 36 inches high 4.00 per dozen. 5.00 per dozen. 6.50 per dozen. 9.00 per dozen. GEORGE B. HART Manufacturer 24 to 30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Write them yog read this adTt. In the Eicbnnge REED & KELLER I thl» adTt. In tt« 122 W. 25tb Street NEW YORK 'ALS,WHW\ BASKET WORK tahGtaspf .OUIS JEFFREY MFG. ICC TSI h a Brumjrtot Ave. ■ Phllaflelplla^ : a. WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, Hanafadaitr t4-M Stone Street, ROOHESTEB, N. Y. gill help all aronpd If yon mention the Brchaaga WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J.COWEE. Berlin, N.Y. Laurel-Moss- Boxwood Green Sheet Moss Laurel Stems, large bag., : quality lb. .12 W.Z.Purnell, Snow Hill, Md. Southern Wild Smilax Any quwitity, prompt shipment i2.sa pet caae. Perpetnated and Natnral Sheet Moss E.A.BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. will liriB .11 aiOTna if joa mmtlm the BKkaan Fndts & Vegetables Under Glass Turner Price $5-00 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO } to 8 Duane Street, New Yofk A Hint for the A. C. S. One thing struck me very forcibly, wtiieh is tiiis, that the crowd was around the "demonstrator." Now, why wouldn't that be a good feature for the Carnation show? Have some "demon- strators"— have a short tails by experi- enced florists, a man, or men, preferably who have had some experience in speak- ing. Let them give short interesting talks on Carnations — how the early va- rieties were developed. This would awaken the enthusiasm of the amateur and much good might be accomplished. Persons wander around and wish they understood about the flowers. A com- mittee on information, wearing suitable badges, should be in the hall at all times during the 28th and 29th. McKinley Day comes on the 29th, and no doubt McKinley's love for the Carnation will be made much of. I wonder if anyone grows the McKin- ley Carnation now? If so, it surely should be on exhibition, as it would make a hit. A meeting of the Women Florists' Club was held this week to arrange for some social affairs while our visitors are here. A reception to the ladies attending the convention will be held at the Hotel Stat- ler, Wednesday evening, at which a buf- fet luncheon will be served. Arrange- ments were also made for the dancing party to be held Feb. 19 at the Chamber of Industry. New Carnations The tables to be decorated at the show by the new Carnations were drawn by lot, and the result was the following Philadelphia, The Gasser Co. ; Gorgeous Knoble Bros. ; Matchless, The Eadie Co. , Peerless Pink, Graham & Sons; Joy Jones-Russell Co.; Gloria, Smith & Fet- ters Co.; Mrs. Cheney, Ella Grant Wil- son; Princess Dagmar, C. M. Wagner. Champion, Westman & Getz. An interesting display of tables and the adaptability of the difiierent varieties of Carnations to table work is assured. The ability of these florists is well known to the trade and should prove to be an inducement, an added attraction to aU interested in the "Divine Flower." Sec- retary Baur thinks a large number will be in attendance. Cleveland Is ready and extends a cordial invitation to all florists and members of the Am. Carna- tion Society to be with us Jan. 28 and 29. Ella Gbant Wilson. 20,000 BOXES All that is left Get them while they last, at the following low prices Price List of Florist Boxes .18x 5x3 .21 X 5x31^ .24x 5x3J^ .28x 5x31^ .21x 8x5 .30 X 5x3H 6 24 X 8x5 7 28x 8x5 18 30 X 8x5 15 36 X 8x5 13 30x12x6 14 36x14x6 19. Per 100 Manila ...$1.50.... ... 1.65.... 2.15.... 2.65. . . , 2.65. . . , 2.85. . . . 3.00... 3.30. . . . 4.00... 5.00.... 5.80.... 7.0 .$1.65. . 1.85. . 2.35. 2.90 3.20. 3.50. 5.50. 6.20. 7.50. list Gray .$1.80 . 2.10 . 2.50 . 2.90 . 3.00 . 3.50 . 3.75 . 4.75 . 5.75 . 6.50 xl2x6 6.85 Bouquet Boxes 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8 Mist Gray 5.00 Wreath Boxes Siies ManHa 16x16x7 $5,00 18x18x8 6.00 20x20x9 7.00 22x22x9 8.00 Violet Boxes No. Sixes Per 100 1 8 x5x4 $1.60 2 9Kx6x5 1.90 3 10x7x6 2.50 4 12x8x7 3.00 PRINTING— 300 and over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE Less than 300, a charge of 50 cents. Unknown customers, please give reference, or cash with order Henry M. Robinson & Co. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Manufacturers and Importers of Florist Supplies Hardy Cut Evergreens Boston, Mass. OUR NEW STORE 3 Wlntbrop Square 32 Otis Street Telephones Main. 2439-2616-261 7-2618 Fort Hill, 25290 The Model Camatioii and Tomato Supports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. WriU In CompUlt Calatofut IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $3.50 per ease. Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWELL The Woodsman Co. Ewrrytbing in Soutbem EwtrgTttns Landscape Gardening Prof. Beai of ' Progressive Florists recognize the growing edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice 1 demand for the best positions. ould have Dept. F. E., Sprinflfield. Mass. CUTFIOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO 196 The Florists' Exchange Tuxedo (N.Y.) Horticultural Society dent Fred. Bake elected: Presi- dent, David Mcintosh; Vice_-President, Frederick Rake Davidson. An amend- president and secretary be regular mom PT-s r, e exeeu ive comml^^ea The retiring officers i hearty vote of thanks. The regular meeting! are held on the first W the first Wednesday of each -Its, njoyed. After _very thing was ready, and after _. meeting adjourned all members joined in the bowling match. Two teams were made up: Jos. Tansey and David S. Miller were captains. Jos. Tansey's team won by one pin. The scores were not very high as_ the majority of the The which all the membe the bowling match was over toasts were given by some of the members. Also a lecture on drainage by Thomas Murray, which was very interesting, more so to one of our prominent members, David S. Miller. JOSEPH A. BECVAR, Sec'y. Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Club An Active Organization On Jan tablishme B. Herr. 13, 23 of us skidooed from to Strasburg, visiting the es- its of Amos Rohrer and Chas. Hohrer had added two and his stock had quite a batch of Schizanthus in bloom and the quality of flowers he had would almost bring them into the orchid class of cut blooms. At Mr. Herr's, "of Lancaster County, if perfec- bench of vith which he is Mr. Herr grows everything well, but if there is any dif- ference in his ability to get the best out of any one variety it is with Beacon. He had it the best of any one in this section and better than the writer ever saw it anywhere in the United States. Coming back to Lancaster we met the rest of the crowd at the Brenneman Building and sat down to a real banquet. of irisiti WhiUdin Pottery and the Florists' Exchange: C. U. Ligget and E. J. Fancourt of the S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., and E. I. Hoehl of the S. S. Skidelsky Co., all of Philadelphia; T. E. Wohlert of Narbeth, A. S. Brandt and Aug. Schaffer of York; T. J, Nolan of the King Construction Co., and D. T. Connor of Philadelphia, representing Lord & Burnham, and last but not least, Prof. E. I. Wilde of State College. Prof. Wilde gave us a very instructive Ilk, d ■ '--' "■ port of the florists tion to appropriate m culture at the State have some 38 term students and a num- ber of short termers whom they are trying to Instruct in floriculture with one greenhouse 30ft. by 100ft. • He was followed by F. M. Bead, D. T. Connor, Aug. Schaffer, A. S. Brandt. E. I. Hoehl, T. E. Wholert, the es-president, A. M. Herr, and the newly elected presi- dent, B. P. Barr. " " --^-■. ice-president; Lemon Landis, secre- ary; H. K. Bohrer, treasurer. After the business meeting sports and every On the Matchless fine form; a vase of Gloria was much admired for its color, and last but not least, was a bunch of Philadelphia that arrived from Detroit just as we were at dinner and ■■■ " " had have had in this sectio ter going four below night, and hanging at ALBERT M. HEBE. Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Hort. Society The regular meeting of this society- was held in the Truck House, Oyster Bay, Jan. 16, with President John T. Ingram in the chair. There was a very large attendance and it was voted that the future meeting be held in the above S. Masel Jr., proposed for s. Slenwick. MpNeany and James Hanson were elected to member- ship. Some fine exhibits were seen, the judges awarding the society's prize for Carnations to James Duthie, while Joseph Robinson secured the. prize for and Maurice Collin membership; and ( George Kurtz, Joseph Ilia malacoides. After a deal of discussion it was found necessary to change the date of the an- nual dinner to Feb. 12, on account of securing seating capacity, the East Nor- wich Hotel being the ' for that purpr* — T_._n for that date. Frank Petroccia received the gold medal awarded by Joseph Robinson for winning of most prizes at the meetings of 1913. It was also decided to hold our future meetings on the fourth "Wednes- tended to Mr. Walker for the very able manner in which he spoke. John Ingram will give a lecture on "Orchids and How to Grow Them," at the next meeting. The exhibits for the next meeting will be twelve Narcissi, pot Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Society The regular monthly meeting of the Nassau Horticultural Society was held at the Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, N. T., on Wed.. Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. President Henry Gaut occupied the chair Johr I and James Macdonald, and • 12 any other color, Percy Chul was decided to hold the annual dinner at the Oriental Hotel, Glen Cove, in Feb- ruary, date not yet decided. Mr. Beers of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn., addressed the meeting, and extended a hearty welcome to the mem- bers to visit that establishment at any time. Mr. Collins of Carter's Seed Co.. Boston, also addressed the meeting and offered a special prize for competition at one of the future shows. Exhibits for next meeting will be six Gardenia blooms: 25 Freesias, and one pot Primula malacoides. The next meeting will be held at Pem- broke Hall, Glen Cove, on Wed. Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. HABBT JONES, Cor. Sec'y. Dutchess County Hort. Society ton St., Poughkeepsie, N. T., Jan. 13, 3 p.m. Wm. G. Saltford presided in tne absence of Pres. Beynolds and vice- president Blair. Routine business being disposed of, the election of officers was in order, the following gentlemen being elected: President N. H. Cottam; vice- president, H. J. Allen; treasurer, Geo. W. Sweet; secretary H. G. Cottam; Beynolds earnestly requested should not be nominated again, and the society very reluctantly acceded to to hold its annual exhibition. Another of our officers who is deserving of much credit is Geo. W. Sweet, ' for the past sixteen years. H ofBce speaks volumes for h nesday at 2 p Wednesday in he second Wed- mittee was ap- Kansas City, Mo. stock and Prices While demand for flowers has been good iu Kansas City recently, flo- rists have been forced to devote much of their time to getting material with which to fill orders. Flowers are scarcer than at any time since last Summer, when the drought burned up a big per- centage of stock. Lack of sunshine lias prevented local growers from turning out much stock, that whicli is available being of poor color in a good many instances. Even Chicago and other flower centers which are depended on by many Kansas (City fl'orists have been unable to help out to any great extent. Prices are at topnotch and the retailers, amd conse- quently the public, are paying as much for stock ns they did around Christmas. More favorable weather promises to re- lieve the sliortage in the near future, and the trade is getting along as best it can pending larger stocks and lo-wer quo- tations. The Florists' Club and AdTertising; The semi-monthly meeting of the Kansas City Florists' Club was well at- tended, about thirty-five members being on band. L. W. Scbweis, an advertising man, was again on hand with plans for the, co-operative advertising campaign which has been discussed by the organi- zation. The advertising agent presented cuts and drawings which he had secured for the special benefit of the club, in order to give members a definite idea as to what lines the advertising would take. Mr. Schweis also discussed the idea at length. The club took no action on the proposition. This will probably be done at the next meeting, however. The ad- vertising would be rather expensive, the newspaper on which the agent works be- ing high-priced in regard to space. This consideration is holding some of the mem- bers back, while others believe the plan is worth While at almost any cost. M. H. Smith suggested that the club Kansas City A committee was appointed to go into this proposition, .sentiment being divided here also. Many of the members feel that the organization is not strong enough financiaJly to spend much money for entertainment. The first February meeting ol the club will be held at the establishment of L. C. Fields, Tenth and Splitlog ave., Kansas CHty, Kan., according to the decision of the club. The Apollo Flower Shop participated in a novel advertising campaign handled by one of the local papers recently. Ten establishments, in as many different lines of business, bore the expense of the ad- vertising. Funeral work has been a feature of the past week with J. E. Murray & Co. The superintendent of the Wells-Fargo ex- press company died recently at Kansas City, Kan., amd Miss Murray handled many of the designs. Mrs. W. L. Fowler, secretary of the Kansas City Florists' Club, with two other women members, adopted a resolu- tion prohibiting smoking at the recent meeting of the club at Henry Kusik's place on McGee st. George A. Johnston, one of the well known nurserymen of Kansas City, has continued to secure orders of importance. Mr. Johnston is now putting out 500 shrubs for Con Holmes, one of Kansas City's leading capitalists. The position of secretary to the Kan- sas State Horticultural Society is to be made appointive by the GoveTUor, instead of by the society itself, according to a bill to be presented to the next Legisla- ture. Walter Wellhouse is now secre- tary. The salary is jraid by the State. M. E. C. Scranton, Pa. Bulb and nursery stock salesmen from across the water are quite frequent visi- tors to our local shops. J. T. Cokely, the traveling member of the Scranton Flo- rists' Supply Co. is today starting on a two to three weeks' trip through "New York State. John is a hustling salesman and he will no doubt return with some handsome orders. G. R. Clark. faith. We will endeavor to answer tions submitted to us by subscribers, but we cannot recognize anonymous communica- IDENTIFICATION OF PLANTS When sending specimens for names, cor- respondents should send some lower leaves of herbaceous plants, as well as upper ones, and of all plants, flowers and seed vessels. If possible, in addition to this, if stated whether it be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or cultivated, location where grown, it would often, enable identification of specimens Sliepherdia. — ;Is Shepherdia also found 14) Bed Clay SoU.— What Ik of that red c' ' ' nursery stock? -Absolute clay is not advisable for ■ ' as the plant! " ' "tlie"de- ot system of Wallflo . _ __ _ __. bloom in December? — A. E. P., N. J. — The propagating is by seeds, or seeds preferably. Sow in June, or early in little hillocks splant boxes and be Portland, Ore. (See also page 211) Rain every day starts to tell on the Rose and Carnation crops. Bulb stock is plentiful and moves well. A few Tu- lips are on the market but are rather short yet. I noticed some good Dutch Hyacinths in the Floral Studio, Alder sL The first Sweet Peas made their appear- ance. Business was fairly well this week. About 50 members were present at the last society meeting. R. M. Bodley, se- cretary, read the annual report, which was very satisfactory for so young a society. G. G. Karins, representing H. A, Dreer, Philadelphia, was in town on busi- ness, also other visitors. C. A. Bruggemann urged all the mem- bers to subscribe for The Florists' Ex- change, being the only paper that gives real Portland news, and society reports. After the meeting the members were treated to a lunch, and after the lunch the members marched to the H. K. Spald- ing's moving picture show. A visit to Martin & Forbes' establish- ment at 52d St., East Portland, found George Spencer successful as a Carna- tion grower, not only haying a fine lot of excellent "Gorgeous," with 3^ft. _ stems to them, but he is also experimenting on several creations of his own. A light salmon pink, a cross between Enchantress and Winsor, has fiowers from Sin. to 3%in. across, and is of very strong growth. He has The Herald also for cut- tings. The rest of his houses still look empty. This establishment consists of 90,0()0ft. of glass, and grows mostly cnt fiowers for the retail trade. It keeps 10 boys busy. George hails from England, but has now been 26 years in the States and eleven on the Pacific coast. O. A. B. Danville, III. — Oganization of the Danville Florists' Club was completed Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, at the store of Smith Bros. The election of officers re- sulted as follows: President, H. B. Smith ; vice-president, Peter Britz ; treas- urer, Chas. Walker; secretary, Joseph Smith. There was also a discussion on the Illinois State Floral Ass'n exhibit which is scheduled to take place in this city, March 9, 10 and 11, at the Armory. January 24, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 197 FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2>i-in. stock, in largest and belt assortment, »3.00 per 100, »25.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA. EiceUent 2M-in. stock, right size for center plants, $1.30 per dol., $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong ferns ; Araucarias NEPHBOLEPIS WUtmani, 7-ln., 7Bc. NEPHBOLEPIS Harrisil. 6-in., 40c.; DISHPEBJIS. a'yo-in.. the finest varie- ties only. J4.00 per 100. ASFABAGUS Pltunosa, 3-in., 15.00 per 100. PICTJS Elastlca. 5%-in. pots, 40c. each; hrifty i in any quantity. for larger pots. 3-in., $4.00 per doi., $30.00 per 100; 4-in.. $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per lOOj 5-m., $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100. Extra large specimens in 16-in. oaken tubs, 10 ft. spread, $20.00 each. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in first-class i condition, 3-in., $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100; 4.iii., $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. PTERIS ANDERSONI Queen of the Pteris family. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, richly variegated. 75c. each. sa. 6%-in. and 6-ln. 50c., 6Dc., 7Bc. each. hItdBAITGEA Otafesa. Pot-grown, 6-ln., the kind you want for Easter forcing, $3.00 per doz. BEGONIA luminoea, 5-in., 53.00 per doz. FBIMITI.A Obconlca. 5-ln., $2.00 per doz. Sschmann Brothers habit, ad- from a Table Fern to a specimen House Plant. Strong. 2)i- in. plants, $1.60 per J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. Pern Sped: FERNS Assorted Table Ferns. From 2J^-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY 1000 in 10,000 lots. )r for home delivery in flats, $1 .25 per flat (110 clumps); 50 flats or more, $1.00 B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CI1Y, fl. ). SCHOLZELI FERNS 6-in. pots, heavy, 40c.; 4-in., 15c.; 2}i-in., 6c. VINCA Varlegata. 4-in., lOc; 3-in., Sc; 2-in., 2c. ENGLISH IVY. Out of 4-in. " " " Cash with order, please. J. W. C. SEAL.Y LYNBROOK, L. I., NEW YORK Will help all around If yon mention the Bichange THE HOME OF THE SCOnil FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND EAST 45th STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange HATCHERI S-lnch, |«.M p«r 100. 2M-lncti. $4.00 per 100. $11.00 per lOOO. m ■eed. tS.OO per 1000 Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. T. G-lve credit where credit isdue — MenaonEichaDge Our Advertising Columns „ READ FOR PROFIT _ USE FOR RESULTS ^ FERNS FBtNS InSt 1000 From 2 Ji-in. pots $3.00 $25.00 From 3-in. pots 8.00 65.00 From 4-in.pots 12.00 COCOS Weddelllanaand KENTIA Belmoreana From 2Ji-in. pots, just right for center of dishes, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM cuneatum. From 1-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Thomas P. Christensen ALL THE LEADING TERNS for dishes, from 2}^-inch pots $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., WestHoboken, N.J. Reel proolty — Saw It In the Exchange FERNS Assorted varieties ; strong, healthy plants, from 2M-n>- pot». a* W-OO per 100, $25.00 per 1000. fRANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON. N. J. Write them yon read thlw Hdvt. In BOSTON FERNS SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO. PALMS FERNS and ASPARAGUS M lor dntus. J3.UU per IWI. Aaparafius Plumoaus, $3.00 per 100. Kentlas for centen, 10c. eacii. Kenda Bebnoreana, 4-iiu 2fic. and 35c.; S-ia., fiOc and 7Sc HENRY WESTON, "**g:^?:=*°- Mutual Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange Boston ferns, ?^:^bo1f idS? Roosevelt Ferns, f^^oo^^^icgS Wtll^laniCon1pacta,'p^^oS^^:SS per 1000. 2fi0 at 1000 ratei. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, ""^^f*- Will help all around If you mention the Exchange The Market Revived GOOD PLANTS NOW IN GREAT DEMAND AGAIN Look What We Can Offer You-theap and Good NEPHROLEPIS Scottii, Boston, Harrisii, Whitmani. Schol- zeli. 7-in. sizes, as big as a washtub, 75c. to $1.00; 5}^-in. and 6-in. (with exception of Whitmani), 35c., 40c., 50c. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 6-in. pans, 35c., 40c., 50c. CYRTOMIUM Falcatum (Holly Fern). 5>i-in., 25c. to 35c. FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5-in., 53^-in., 6-in., 7-in. 25c., 35c., 40C., 50C., 75c. ARECA lutescens robusta. 4-in., made up of 3 plants, 25c. KENTIA Forsteriana and Belmoreana. }]4,-m- pots, made up of 3 plants, 40c., 50C.; single, s}i-'m., Forsteriana or Bel- ^ moreana, 40c., 50c., 6oc., 75c.; Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs, 65 to 75-in. high, $4.00 to $5.00. COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in., 25c.; made up, 30c. PRIMULA Obconica. In bloom, 4-in., loc; PRIMULA Chinensis, high colors, 4-in., loc; ^J^-in., 20c. CINERARIA Hybridum. Best strain, 3-in., 7c,; 4-in., loc; 5-in., 5}^2-in., 6-in., 20c., 25c., 35c. ENGLISH IVY. 3-in., 7c.; 4-in., loc. FERNS for dishes. Assorted. 23^-in., 4c.; 3-in., 6c. PTERIS Wilsoni. In 6-in. pans, 25c. CYCLAMEN. 5H-in., 6-in., 35c., 40c., 50c. HYACINTHS. Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse, best white; Grand Maitre, lavender blue; King of the Blues, dark blue. Out of coldframe. Our own importation. $10.00 per 100. DOUBLE TULIPS. Variegated. Yellow and red. 3-in. and 4-in. pots, S15.00 per 100. VON SION NARCISSUS, or DAFFODILS. 3-in. and 51^-in. pots, S3. 00 per doz. pots. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, 4, 5, 6, 7 tiers, 75c., Si. 00, $1.25, $1.50. LILIUM Multiflorum. 53^-in. pots, for Easter blooming, 25c., 35c., 50c. We are the only importers of AZALEAS, of which we have made a specialty for the last 25 years. We have the well- known, best double pink Mme. Van der Cruyssen, s}^-in., 6-in., 7-in., 8-in. pots, 60c., 75c., $1.00, Si. 25, Si. 50 to $2.00. Vervaeneana. Best double rose variegated, large flowering, 51^-in., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 60c., 75c., Si. 00, Si. 25, Si. 50 to $2. 00; Niobe and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double variegated; De Schryveriana, double variegated; Apollo, best red; and other well-known varieties; 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to S2.00. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk only. Cash with order, please. Please state if you want stock shipped in or out of pots. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower, Importer and Shipper of Pot Plants Will help all around If you mention the Exchange 198 The Florists' Exchange Alfred H.Langjahr »^^^^»«'^^ Finest Snapdragon ^^«" 130 West 28th St. NEW YORK per bunch Mad. Jules Grolez Roses THE FINEST NEW ROSE OF THE SEASON Qrand Spring Bxhibition Under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums ^ ^^^1^.^^"^^.=. Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a coov without d^lnv. Cut Flower schedules ready January first. Telephone, 7362 Madison Square not, write for a copy without delay. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York Palms Heacock's Fems WMOUESAUE PRICE L,IST .80.40 4.50 . 1.00 12.00 . 1.25 15.00 40-42 42-48 i-iii ft., heavy. 5 ft., heavy. 6-5M ft ARECA LUTESCENS Plants In. high 3 in pot 22-24 3 in po 36 3 and 4 in tub 42 3 and 4 in tufa 48 30 34-36 36-38 42-45 45 to 48, very heavy. 48 to 54, very heavy. 5 ft., very heavy 6 ft., very heavy s to 20-in. spread 1.50 S inches high, 24-in. spread. ...... 2.00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI Each .S4.00 HOME-GROWN, STRONG, CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.fS-.TWyncote,Pa Seasonable Stock . Indlca. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75e. and SI. 00 each. PRIMTTLA Obconlca. 5J^-inch pota, 25c. each. PRBBTJLA Ualacoides. 5K-inch pota, 25c. each. FERITS, Boston and Roosevelt. From 3J^-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. From 2M-iiich pots, S3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcherl. From 2}^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUSISprengeri. From 2i^inch pots, S3.00 per 100. WettlinFloralCo., Hornell.N.Y. CYCLAMEN and FERNS "x^gfel-rgo'sr CYCLAMEN. 4H'«'>d 5-!n., p»rtlj in bloom. $2.50 per doi., $18.00 per 100. 5S755S, ??'' Whjtmanl FERNs for 4 and S-in. pots. „$2.00 per dor, $18.00 per 100. BEGONIA Lumlnosa and Prima Donna. 6-in, $3.00 per d^. Jf^^^yr & }S-^fof f « 00 per PETUNIAS. Double, mi.«l eolorr 2)/-S "$2.60 per%. HELIOTROPES, Jersey Beauty. 2>i-1n, $2.50 pctIoT ROOTED CUTTINGS-MARGUERITES. M?? Mm. Saunder.. Double whk., $1.00 per 100; TeUow. ng.NichpUon'. strain. $2.80 per 100. COLBUS. V«r. Ten other varieties. aU good ones, 60c. per 100. F. O. RIEBE Cuh vntb order. Write them yon read thta adrt. in the Exchange WEBSTER, MASS. Harrisii Ferns 6-m. 50c.; 6-in., very heavy, 75c.; 8-in. $1.00. Specimens in 11-in. tubs, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $5.00 each. Robert Craig Company BRANCH 4900 Market Street, Nor^vood. Pa. Philadelphia. Pa. I yog rpad this advt. In the Exchange Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. «J. L/. DILLON. - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania pla.ts from 2!4-in. pots. Nutt, I per lUU, S18.00 per 1000. La Favorite bk White), S2.25 per 100, «20.00 per 1000. ' ~ " ' iVlaud, S2.50 per 100, GERANIUMS S2.00_per 100, S18.00 per 1000. ^Rlcard, Poitevine, Sf'i S24.00 per 1000. I-, ENGLISH IVIES. Field grown, fine, strong and bushy. 4 to 5 feet, 36.00 per 100. S50.00 per 1000. ,. „,„ — „, — imbert, S3.50 per Charlotte, Souv. d'A. Crozy", A. Bouvier, Egandale; true to name. $2.00 per 100. S17.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END, Will help all around It : J. i mention the Exchange QBRAINIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS Nutt, Buchner, $12.60 per 1000; IRlcard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000. Strong 2>i-in. Nutt and RIcard, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. NEW ENGLAND SILVER PINK SNAP- $4.00 I _ $2.00 1 $15.00 per 1000. Cash, please. , RUDOLF NAGEl, 515 S. West End Ave.. LANCASTER, PA. Will help all around if you mention the It's Not Too Late IF YOU MAIL IN YOUR ORDER TODAY FOR OUR St. Valentine's Day Folder McNeff-Swenson Company High Grade Floral Publicity 220 SO. MICHIGAN AVENUE CHICAGO ILLINOIS THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is tho only trade paper publishing an index to stock advertised In each Issue, and thia feature means that a reader In need oT, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Car- large and small alike. It brings the addition Book of Water Gardening ^Itso CtlRYSANTtlEMUMi^ Nagoya, Dean, Fiick, Pacific Supreme, Enguehard $3.00 per 100 CYCLAMEN. Mixed, 3H-in., $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS., Syracuse, N.Y. ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings GROWN COLD Smith's Advance, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Golden Glow, Dr. Enguehard, Bonnafion, §2.00 per 100, S17.50 per 1000. PINE GROVE flORAL CORP., 'l?^^?.!?!!' E. P. TRACEY. Pres. WELCH, Sec.-Treas. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower I^xchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS* SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, telephone ma. Nz^y^^ ALBANY, N. Y. January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 199 Select Cut Flowers The entire cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties, Tea Roses, Double Violets and S>A^eet Peas M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Phones, 3870-3871 Madison Square help all aronnd If yon mention the Eichange Incorporations T.— The L. W. Hall Co. has been capitalized at $2500 to carry on a nursery business. Gkeenville, S. C. — The Piedmont Plant Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $15,000. The incorpora- tors are W. A. Bruce and E. P. Du Vemet. Wilmington, Del. — The Scientific Spraying Co. has been incorporated to do a general nursery business, with a capital of $25,000. The incorporators are: Ed- ward G. Cook, Anna L. Dorsey, Wm. M. Los Angeleb, Cal. — The Van Nuys Nursery Co. has been organized with a capital stock of $25,000, of which $500 has been subscribed. The directors are: C. B. Hewitt, E. W. Hewitt, W. F. Eilers, C. Lehman, H. A. Decker. Coming Exhibitions {Secretari« are requested to forward us promptly particulars as to fortbconiing exhibitions.) Chlcag-o, ni. — Twenty-second annual ex- hibition of the Horticultural Society of Chicago (Spring Flower Show), March 24 to 29. 1914. For premium lists and entry blanks, address R. J. Haight, Secretary, 536 South Clark St., Chicago, 111. Cleveland, O. — Twenty-third annual meeting and exhibition of the Amerl- '- -' - Hotel of the Horticultural Soci< . York and the New York Florists' Club In the New Grand Central Palace, 46th St. & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to 28, The section in this s] Tork, W. T.— Sh S. P. Soo. will have of the American Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Hugo Mulertt's Snails Hugo Mulertt is well known among us as a practical florist as well aa an aquar- iculturist. He lived in this country for many years but now spends the greater portion of his time in Germany. He con- tinues active in the business, and recently we had several cards from him, one of them so interesting that we reproduce it herewith, considerably reduced. Mr. Mulertt has recently taken up snail cul- ture and, on his last voyage hither, brought with him several varieties of edible snails, the raising of which he claims is a profitable investment. We submit a reproduction of one of Mr. Mulertt's drawings, and his caption is the expression of a man with a good con- science and a sure job : "Don't worry ! Take things as they are and do nothing In a hurry !" Good Trade Items Have you built a new house? Have you bought a new boiler? Are you trying out new Roses, Bridgeport, G>nn. Trade the past week or two has been somewhat light. Christmas was the best on record with us and, from what we un- derstand, it was good with all others here. G. C. BouTON & Son. Does any part of your^ business per- plex you? Any marriages, deaths, accidents, fires? Anything else new? Communications to our editor on any subject covering a trade item concerning yourself or your neighbors will have his careful attention. Always give your name and addre.ss in full. BULBOUS STOCK We are in need of more shippers in this line and can show the best possible returns. McKINLEY DAY is worth boosting, and we will have the right kind of Carnations for that occasion and the right kind of market for more. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones Madison Square 325-5S82-5583 larger today demand for it a shade bet- ns in the wholesale cut arket are not very different from ter,' < flower those of weather which prevails at this wr: continue, it would appear that the of flowers arriving in the wholesale ket would be greatly increased by end of this week. Am. Beauty Roses are in less ipply. and for these there 40o nsiderably ,id and Mrs. lain practically unchanged, namely, ' for top grade blooms of Pink Killarney of all varieties. My Maryland. HlUingdon, Bride, Brides Shawyer, 8c. to 10c. ea^ sional sales of extra ch Killarney at 12c.; Richr and Milady, lOo. to 12c.; Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Chatenay and Mock, 15c. Bottom grade blooms are selling all the way from 2c. to 5c. each. Carnations are in larger supply, and they are meeting with a fair demand as long as prices remain down, but an at- tempt to raise these appears to check 3c. each, with the exception of some fine blooms of the choicer varie- ties and novelties, which are realizing 4c. each 3 be a trifle better, but the small blooms are moving very slow- Iv; 20c. to 2Bc. buys flowers of good size and color, and this is the basis of most sales of that class; there are occa- sional sales of extra choice blooms at abundant, and street, together with small Cattleya bids and Violets; the range of price to $3 per doz., very few ngiflo highe Lilif nly jppiy :ing from 1.25 for general they are reali: ec. to Sc. each for the ordinary run or blooms, and 10c. to 12c., with an occa- sional 16c. sale for the extra choice blooms on long stems. Lllium rubrum are selling at from 3c. to lOc; the de- mand for Lilies Is fair. Lily of the Val- ley is meeting with a moderate demand at from 52 to $3 per 100 in general, with sales of extra choice blooms occasionally at $4. F - ■ ■ ' ' - - ply, and the way from 35-- - . - nary Winter-flowering varieties, and $1.50 to $2 for Spencer varieties. Double Violets are meeting with a decreased demand at from 20c. to 35c. per 100, Princess of Wales at from 30c. to 75c., and Gov. Herrick at almost any price. In other flowers, the market is moder- ately well supplied with Antirrhinum, Daisies, Daffodils, Forgetmenot, Lilac, Mignonette, Paper White Narcissus, Freesias and Wallflowers for all of which there is a moderate demand at Quoted prices. Of the greens, Asparagus is meeting :ood demand, while the de- and Smilax is far 20.— The little of anything arriving, therefore suffered a trifle; adv specials. The arrival of all tea Roses is ex- ceptionally light, the shortage being particularlv felt in the short and me- dium grades, most of the stock arriving being in the longer grades at from 8c. Carnations are lighter than a week ago and prices are about the same. 53 WEST 28th ST. Telephone 7362 Madison Sq. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK \VMOU,ESA.U,B Wl-IOUESAUB Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies Valley : Carnations : Roses '"£!SdS|lli.J?d'a?dTarVe1'ier 200 The Florists' Exchange ^P^^ ^^ WHOLESALE f C^HgT ^^^i^^^^^^HI Cansj^jnmenirs .3o//c/ted LILAC SWEET PEAS. CARNATIONS, ROSES, LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY, SMILAX WILLIAM P. rORD Whotesaie Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone. M&dlson Square 5335 We Satisfy the Producer We Please the Consumer We can handle more stock to the entire satisfaction of both grower and retailer. Place your confidence in us — rely on our motto: "We Never Disappoint." Our past record is our guarantee. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Madison Sq, tS'SStO the Exchange 3c. to 5c., with Gorge apply of Cattleyas is [ inferior stock hangs siderable amount of poor i Valley is not overabundani supply of all Lilies is als took abcut. . while the ) extremely light. There is a perceptible increase in supply of Sweet Peas which clean u excellent shape at 40c. to $2 per ing better. Violets are Wallflowers cellent call for Snap- Paperwhite Narcissi are sell- ■ creasing. Daffodils _... _ noving slowly; Daisie are in limited supply. jO, Jan. 20. — Business has im- 'er the week before, when com- ; made of the amount of stock "While there was more busi- stock was more plentiful, but 3 abundance of all stock n xception of Roses, which tie short list with pric uch Qiddle of January. The Rose Lowever, improving each day, and witn , few more days of bright weather and riore Roses the market will settle down o its normal condition again. American Beauty Roses are in suffl- ient supply for the demand. The sup- ly is in the best grades of long stemmed GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. rs at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street 3335 JalfiL'^sVare NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere Will help all aroand If you mention 1 Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Vears* Experience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square, 1912. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange stock: the medium and the short stock_ perfect in many way Monday for $5 ;o poor that no f color and Im- Sood stock sold though $6 ' paid for some special stock. Kll- Specials are selling at from $12 to ?16 per 100; select, from $8 to $10, and even very short stock is bringing from $4 to $6 per 100. There is a reasonable quan- tity of "Ward, Richmond, Sunburst and Eulgarie, but all principally in select stock that bring good prices. There is not much short stock or seconds in these varieties at this time. Price for all Bose stock Monday varied from $6 per 100 for seconds to $12 to $15 for specials Carnations are in good quantity and are one of the items of stock that this market is well supplied with. This week the supply comes In good quan- noted that Carnations have not the keeping qualities this year that they formerly had; dealers are not able to hold their stock as long as they have done with impunity in other years. This is all attributed to the warm, cloudy weather which caused in many cases a soft and immature growth. Carnations vary in price from $1.50 to $3 in evidence in the market for a couple of weeks past. The price of from 7 5c. to $1 per 100 was paid Monday, but larger buyers could get still lower rates. Lily of the Valley is plentiful and has gotten down to the usual standard price of from $3 to $4 per 100. There are enough Easter Lilies for all demand at from $12.50 to $15 per 100. Orchids have become much more abundant; all the dealers have a fair pply on hand and the price has been demand. best Cattleyas on the market The bulb stock Is increasing in quan- tity daily. A lot of Tulips came in Monday. They were in evidence every- where; the Varieties so far are chiefly La Reine in white, Mon. Tresor in yel- low and Proserpine in red. The price for these has been from $3 to $4 per Paperwhite Narcissus is now seen only in small quantities. Sweet Peas are a little more plentiful, but still not in supply to amount to anything. There have been some Freesias on the market that sold for $5 per 100. Ste- vias and Roman Hyacinths are gone and the Pussy Willows have come in. The supply of all green stock is up to the re- quirements of the market. the great Detroit, Mich. Co-operative Advertising A well attended local club gave its attention and important topic of co-operative ad- vertising, and many interesting sugges- tions were brought out in the discussion. Much assistance was given by advertis- ing experts. Lou Pratt will co-operate with the florists' club committee. The visitors, Messrs. Miller and Selig- man, gave their experiences. Trade at present is moving along regu- lar lines, not too brisk, but there is al- ways something doing. We are, we might say, in a state of preparation for Spring trade, looking about for new and attrac- tive things in ribbons, baskets and plants. F. D. Fires Westfield, Mass. — One of the green- houses in Bush st. owned by L. F. Carr- ter was badly damaged by fire on Jan. 16. Cincinnati, O. — Fire early on Jan. 12 destroyed the greenhouses of Albert Mc- Cullough, of the J. M. McCuUough's Sons Co., causing a loss of $3500, covered by Lowell, Mass. — The dwelling house, barn and a portion of the greenhouse es- tablishment of James T. McManmon, on the Lawrence rd., were destroyed by fire on Jan. 13. The loss is estimated at be- tween $15,000 and $20,000, partly covered by insurance. The Lowell fire denart- ment, which was called upon, refused to ■ venture outside of the city lines. Tuscaeawas, O. — Fire of unknown origin early on the morning of Jan. 2, caused a loss of more than $3000 to the greenhouses of Daniel AfEolter. Almost the entire heating plant of the green- houses was rendered useless. Two houses, each 40ft. x 90ft., were badly damaged, and one, ]25ft. x 154ft., was nearly de- stroyed. The boiler is a complete loss ; five storage tanks, used for water, were also burned. The establishment consisted of nine greenhouses in all. Fair Haven, N. J. — Please find M. O. for your valuable paper. I cannot do without it, and consider one issue worth more than one year's subscription. You will see by the money order that I am also postmaster ; was appointed Dec. 13, 1901. I see in the last issue that another florist up in Buffalo has been appointed postmaster. C. D. C. TELEPHONES— Madison 1 J. K. ALLEN, I06 WEST 28th ST., NE>V YORK BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOtJ Untnal Beclprocitf— Saw It In the Bxcbance January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 201 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1203-4 Main Give us a trial. CutFlower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 25th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open eveiy Morning at SiK o'clock for the Sale BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE ELOOR, COOGAN BLDG. Open Al IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square D. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson. Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In Cut ^Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th St., New York . _ Telephone 551 Madison Square ts of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Td.4591Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones 1 5J*|} Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28tli Street, New York City Telephone. 2515 Madisoa Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them yon read thla advt. In the Exchange WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 23tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 6946 MADISON SQUARE Mutual RppiprfH'lty — Saw It In the Eicbange HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ "d supi able. $8.00-$12.00 GARDENIAS $1.50-$4.00 per dozen, $10.00-$25.00 per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. In Gardenias we handle only selected stock. The cheapest grade we offer 'ou are all perfect flowers. The difference in quality is in the size of flowers nd length of stem. SPRING TLOWERS WHITE LILAC P^ ^^^^- »>-50- a fresh supply every morning SWEET PEAS P.erlOO Wc'toSLM. Fromnowonv vj T f *-'*-' * * pink and lavender m almost any quanti MIGNONETTE f^rj'"'- ss-""- Spikes of . I furnish them in white, ual size; rich green m JONQUILS Per 100 S5.00 DAISIES Per 100 $3.00 PUSSY-WILLOW Per bunch 50c. to 75c. ROMANS Per 100 83.00 LUPINUS Per bunch $1.00 WALLFLOWER Per bunch $1.00 ACACIA PUBESCENS $2.50-$3.00 Bunch :his season the choicest novelty in yellow. Long, graceful sprays, with an abundance* t foliage. Orders should be placed in advance. The Leo Niessen Co, N.W. Cor. 12fh & Race Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa. Will help nil nround If you mention the Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unlen otherwise noted Baltimore | Buffalo Jan. 19, 1914 Jan. 19, 1914] 5.00 to 12.0C 4.00 to 12.00 5.66 to i 0.00 5 00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 to ?•«>- joo 2.00 to 2.50, NAMES AND VARIETIES Rosea— A. Beauty, fancy— «pL No. 2., Killarne;; White Killarney.. . Bride and Bridesnu Double Pink Killarney.. Mrs. Aaron Ward Prince de Bulgarie 40.00 to 50.00 40.00 to 50.00 30.00 to 40.00 20.00 to 30.00 25 00 to a.'i.OO; 16.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 15.00i 5.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to i.'ob 25.00 to eo.'o'o n"m 6.00 to 15.00 to " isno r^ 6.00 rj^f. bU.OO 2.0U to 3.00 to to ... . l.OOi 2.00 t l.OOi 2.00 1 1.00 2.00 t Slooto 4^00 .... to 3.00 to .15 .... to 1.5C to to to to ....to.... ••••"••" I Yellow and var.. •Fancy (-White (•The high- J Pink jBtirradeB ofS Red itan'd var8.)LYellowandvar.. . to 3.00 . to 3.00 , to 3.00 Gardenias (per doz.) . 3.00! 2 05 to 3 00 Mignonette, ordinary. Narcissi- Paperwhite. Dendrnbinms Roman Hyacinths. . . . Smllax (per doz. strings Snapdragon (perdoz.) . 12.00 to 16.00 12.60 to 15.0010.00 t 3.00 to 6.001 3.75 t Wallflowers, per doz. 4.00 to 6.00 .;;; to ... . to ' 3.00 to 4.00 1.80 to 2.40; 160 to 2.00 ....to.... 1.60 to 2.00 S. S. Pennock-Meetian Co. The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia See our Display Ad. on Page 176 Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS North 13th street, PHIIADEIPHIA, PA. rp crpdlt wherp credit Is dne — Mention Eicbange The new wholesale house of B A. Snyder & Co. at 276 Devonshire St., re- ports good business and is filling up with aU kinds of goods and supplies. Kidder Bros, of Lincoln report that Violets are doing much better, that the plants are heavily budded, and that the cut of flowers is increasing daily. They pick about 12,000 each week. Anthony Leuthy of Roslindale, deliv- ered a most interesting address on Friday evening before the North Shore Horti- cultural Society. His subject was "Bel- gium and Its Horticultural Establish- ments." McAlpine Bros, of Exeter, N. H., are cutting very fine Hillingdon, Pink and White Killarney, and Killarney Queen Roses. Last week the thermometer regis- tered at Exeter 20 deg. below zero, with a terrific gale. Alfred E. Walsh is receiving at the Boston Flower Exc. excellent Roses and Carnations from the Halifax Garden Co. The H. M. Robinson Co. has .lust re- ceived a very large shipment of Decora- tion Day goods from Europe. This con- tained flowers of every kind and in a short time they will be displayed for cus- tomers to examine. The Welch Bros. Co. is having good business and its shipping has been very satisfactory. We noted very high grade Roses and other seasonable flowers on a recent visit. George H. Peterson of Fair Lawn, N. J., gave a most interesting and prac- tical lecture at the Horticultural Hall last Saturday, on "Hybrid Tea Roses." The meeting was well attended and there was a good discussion. R. C. LI LAC White an(J Colored, in aoy quantity. The finest arriving in Philadelphia. JOHN W. MclNTYRE 1713 RANSTEAD ST., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. will help all aroand If yon i th plenty to satisfy the de- .$4, $6 and $8, with the !.50. Violets, 50c and 75c. Providence, R. I. The Florists' Club The newly elected officers of the Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Is- land were installed last evening at the Jirst meeting of the year held in Swarts Lodge Hall, 96 Westminster st. The new officers of the club are: President, Cor- nelius Hartstra ; vice-pres.. James Dil- lon; secretary, William E. Chappelle ; treasurer, James Hockey of Pawt. The retiring president, Eugene Appleton, was the recipient of a handsome umbrella properly inscribed as a token of appre- ciation from the club, the presentation being made by vice-president Dillon. Plans of W. T. Hatch tor beautifying the banks of the Woonasquatucket River ■along Promenade st. were exhibited and the club favored and endorsed the same. William J. Stewart of Boston, a^ guest of the club, spoke upon Boston being so .short a distance from Providence and that the local club should take advantage and pay the Florists' Club of Boston a visit. A buffet lunch was served : during the lunch a nov(>l feature was introduced, being a sandwich eating contest between Ed. O'Brien and Frank Macrea. Frank Macrea winning easily. . An entertainment was given, includ- ing vocal selections. Bert West told a few of his celebrated stories; there were plenty of cigars and an abundance of Bo- hemian conviviality. Notes Albert Holscher had a house of Peas frozen. Eugene Seymour of Warren lost the greater part of his stock by frost ; almost everything with the exception of his Vio- lets were frozen. . , , T. J. Johnston introduced a novel fea- ture in his store — a palm decoration and Orange trees, with a window of specimen Oranges. His force of clerks, wearing new straw bats, smartens things. Carnations are selling at $3 and $4 a hundred, with mand. Roses fancies at $12.E a hundred; Easter Lilies, $8 per 100; Paperwhites, $2 per 100; Tulips, shorts, igc, W. A. B. Worcester, Mass. The H. F. Littlefield Flower Shop, Main St., reports business as very satis- factory. Flowers are plentiful and there is no trouble in taking care of the de- mands of customers. Walter Herron, manager of the Protective Union branch of the H. F. Littlefleld Flower Shop, finds business good. He has some Sweet Peas which are of exceptionally fine quality and in great demand. There has been a good run on funeral work this past week. Chas. D. Mackie, of the Boston Store Cut Flower D«pt., reports business as ad- vanced from the first couple of weeks of the year. There has been a good sale of pot plants and bulbous stock. Mr. Mackie also did a large amount of design work last week. The Quarry Floral Co., Franklin St., is doing a good business. It decorated at the railway mail clerks' reunion last week, and will decorate at Clan Scott dance to be held Jan. 23. P. F. Brigham, of the Westboro Con- servatories, is cutting some fine Carna- tions which he ships daily into Boston. He is also putting on sale about 3500 Kil- larney and White Killarney an(i Milady Syracuse, N. Y. The past week has been a very busy one in more ways than one. Funeral work has been exceptionally heavy, and the wedding of one of our leading so- ciety young women, the daughter of ex- Lieutenant Holden, was the most elabor- ate seen here for many years. Over one thousand guests were invited. The deco- rations at the Church and house partook 1 of Colonial times, yellow and green being the colors used. Thousands of Daffodils and hundreds of strings of Smilax were used. Candles in old brass candlesticks were used at the church, and at the house with splendid effect. Will Wheadon, with P R. Quinlan had charge of the decora- tions, and was highly complimented for his artistic work. While the millionaire was lavishing his money on the wedding of his daughter, a young Italian mechanic was spending his hard earned savings on the burial of his wife, the like of which has never been seen here before. Both were prominent members in the various societies and over one hundred set pieces were sent, many of them large and costly. The cortege I consisted of a white hearse drawn by four white horses, while over sixty carnages and more than five hundred marched I three miles to the cemetery in the bitter I cold. Two military bands accompanied The severe cold wave which lasted three days has not been equaled for four- ' teen years. With a gale of fifty miles an hour "and the zero temperature, ever.y one had bis hands full keeping out the frost. Had it not been for the timely warning ! given by the Government weather fore- caster here, many would have been caught, as the drop 'in temperature was so Roses and Carnations are scarce ani show the effects of low temperat^e. 204 The Florists' Exchange All the Leading PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. Chicago Carnation Company —A. T. PYrER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO, ILL. ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Orders for Delivery in the North- I. L MAY & CO.. St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, Jan. 20, 1914 by the hundred unless otherwise noted Please mention the Exchange when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. Matnal Reclpn>olty— S?iw It In thp Rxchapgp POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN .^, CUT FLOWERS 204nch stems!"!.""!! ! !! White and Pink Klllarney. Kiilarney Queen Milady, special Mrs. Aaron Ward, Bpecial. "The Busiest House in Cliicago J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Please mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KUNGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE aO Bast Randolph Street CMICAQO Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange Chicago W. F. Sohofield, the well-known florist of 743 N. State st., has announced him- self as candidate for alderman in the 21st ward. The primai-y election &t which the nominations for all city offices will be made will occur on Feb. 24. Weiland & Riseh report thait the graft- ing of all Rose stock is now on at their greenhouses at Bvanston, at a lively rate. The best English Manetti stock is used, and all the new varieties are being worked up to the full capacity. The Killameys and other standard varieties are being grafted extensively, as well as CARNATIONS— 6 °° fWhite 1 50 to 2 00 4.00 v„ietie, I^S";;.; ; ; ; ; ; ; 1 i i ' 2.00 'Fancy Twhite 1.60 to 2.00 2 00 to 3 00 2.00 to 3.00 8.00' Adlantun. 6.00 Asparagus, bunch. 15.00 1 " Sprengeri .75,0 1.00 ^5:00 Boiwood^^ •=^;?^ 3.00 to 5.00 . .per 1000 to 1,25 "aS'SaJdeS^s",':;::;;-.:::: ..Vdoz to 16.00 Izm : uly o?the°laHeV"°: ! ! ! i : ! : ! ! ! ! ! ! to 75 15.00 Narcissus, Paper White Jow,!?oi"«ti5""'^''S.-- ...perdoz .... to 6.no 1 00 to 1 60 1 00 to 1 50 to 4.00 FERINS FOR DISHES FINE ASSORTMENTJOF BEST VARIETIES. STOCK IS VERY FINEl WHITMANI AND BOSTON FERNS IN «, 7,!8 INCH POTS SEND FOR P.RICES A. L. Randall Company 66 E. Randolph St.,''°°c*e?t?^?"7"2o'"'='- CHICAGO, ILL. Write them you read this advt. iu the Exchange H. G. B[RNING Wholesale Florist 1402 PinelStreet ST. LOUIS, MO.^ Magnolia leaves $1.35 per box here credit is due — Mention Eichange WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the Exchange when writing. the eltie Frank Oechslin has been in the mar- ket with a fine lot of Dutch Hyacinths since the beginning of the year. These are in evidence at many of the retail stores; the variety is L'Innocence, re- garded by him as the best of the early white in all of the Dutch stock grown for pans or pot culture. A. Lange has had a typically Spring window during the past week. Some fine pot grown Lilacs, with a large display of Daffodils. Pansies, and Pussy Willows give the window a Springlike appearance. A shipment of the Sweetheart or Cecile Brunner Rose is received twice weekly from growers in California. The Retail Florists' Association of Chi- cago are out in a hot campaign after the wholesalers in the city who have studios in connection with their wholesale de- partments, where floral artists turn out orders direct to the consumers. This,- to the retailers, does not seem fair, as they have the advantage of quoting prices that the retailers cannot meet. In the mean- time all concerned will patiently await results. Untnal Reciprocity — Saw 1 the Exchange Ernest Roher of Wilmette is sending a nice lot of Dutch Hyacinths in pans to the retail stores. He has also a good stock of Primula malacoides in well grown plants, that are also well flowered and in good demand, as the local supply of pot grown flowering plants is quite limited at the present time. A. T. Pyfer, of the Chicago Carnation Co. states that the orders for rooted Car- nation cuttings are coming in fast, and that the present year is going to be a great one for Carnation growers. Ben Group and the Schultz Bros, of Park Ridge, went to Joliet last week to look over the Carnations grown there. The regular monthly meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association was held Thursday evening, Jan. 15, at The Tavern, on W. Washington st. President Kohlbrand presided. After the usual routine business of the meeting was gone through, the nomination of officers for the ensuing year was taken up with the fol- lowing results : President, Nicholas P. Miller ; vice-president. A. Henderson ; secretary, A. T. Pyfer; treasurer, John Zech ; Sargents-at-arms, M. Fink and Otto Goerisch. Five trustees are^ to he elected at the next meeting for which the following nominations were made : Allie Zech. Peter Peason, J. L. Raske, A. C. Kohlbrand, W. H. Awizzus, Peter Olsem. Jas. Novak, Richard Schmidt, Everett R. Peacock and Fred Ottenbacher. Otto Goerisch reported progress in all the details relative to the second annual ball to he given by the association at Columbia Hall, on North Clark st. and Germania Place on Friday evening, Jan. 2.3. This is one of the finest halls on the North Side, and no expense will he spared to make it an agreeable entertainment for all who may attend. Paul Klingsporn was elected to mem- bership in the association. The usual re- freshments were served. The next meet- ing of this association will be on Thurs- day evening. Feb.M9, when the election of officers will he held. The Illinois Stnte. Fair, in 1914. will he held on Sept. 18 to 26, the earliest in its history. This was determined on Jan. 14 by members of the State board of agriculture who held the final session of their annual meeting. The change is made to avoid had Fall weather. The ex- hibition in the department of floriculture that is held each season in connection with this fair, has for a long time been of great interest to the florists of the State. It would be well for all interested to make a note of this change of date. The Brant & Noe Floral Co., Forest Glenn, has been growing Carnations for the past 20 years, having started as grow- ers during the period of the World's Fair in Chicago. This company operates 100,000ft. of glass exclusively .in Carna- tions. Enchantress, in the three differ- ent colors of this variety, is principally grown. White Perfection comes next, with Beacon, Victory, and Bassett for reds. All the stock grown is sold on con- tract orders at a flat price the season round. From two to three shipments are made weekly to a reliable list of custom- ers in nearly all the large cities of the South and West. In one section all the Carnations are grown in solid beds, with good results, which D. W. Brant states is a matter of great economy. The regular quarterly meeting of the directors and stock holders of the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association will be held on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20. Paul Klingsporn the new manager reports that the trade has increased considerably since the beginning of the year, and all stock is in ample supply. H. C. Blewitt of Des Plaines was in on Monday with a fine lot of Sweet Peas, some of them having stems twelve inches long. This is the first real good picking he has had this season, as the weather has been very unfavorable. Lots of them dropped ' their ' buds during the cloudy weather. The E. C. Amling Co. had on exhibi- tion in its store for the last few days a vase of the new Rose Ophelia, sent bv the. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. This has been very much admired by all the florists in the city. The blooms arrived on Jan. 15 and were in fairly good condi- tion ..on the 19th, showing good keeping qualities. It is a salmon pink with long pointed huds, stiff stem and beautiful fo- liage. This variety was seen here before at the Chrysanthemum show last No- vember. At Peter Reinberg's store, T. Matchen says that while the Rose crop is still scarce they are getting sufficient each day to keep their customers supplied. In a number of shipments going out Monday evening one box was noticed as going to Eustice, Fla., while one beside it was to Brandon, Manitoba. This looked like covering a very wide range of territory, but Mr. Matchen said that it was almost a daily occurrence. ide one of the hand- Q a long time last The affair was a The large ballroom, electric fountain, somest decorations week at Evanston. luncheon and ball, in which there was was done in Cherry blossoms. The re- mainder of the decorations were in Spring flowers. Tulips, Lilacs, Jonquils, English Wallflowers and Pussy Willows were used in large quantities, a large por- tion of the stock coming from the Eastern cities. Another decoration is hooked for the coming week, also at Evanston, where a large number of American Beauty Roses and Cattleyas will be used. Chas. Erne, of Erne & Klingel, states that the prospects for a good season's trade were never better. The crops wiU be all just right for St. Valentine's Day ; the scarcity of Roses will have passed and the keeping qualities of Carnations must improve as the season advances. T. E. Waters states that the supply de- partment of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. is sending out a good many St. Valentine's Day novelties. A new heart-shaped bas- ket of different sizes in red, violet and blue, with butterfly bows, is in good de- mand. St. Valentine boxes in various shapes are also being called for by the trade. Gfeo. Holbrook, who has for .some time been in the cut flower department of this company, is now with Mr. Waters permanently in the supply section. From ptesent indications it looks as though the delegation from this city to the annual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society in Cleveland next week will he quite small. Gus Alles at Weitor Bros, states that the worii' of propagating Carnations and Roses is keeping all. the help at the green- houses busy.~j, Carnations have been v«ry plentiful with .them for "the past' few weeks aud last week it looked as thbugh they had more than thfey could sell, but managed to dispose of them all o day, ■ JusV a^)but enotjgh .Roses.. are daily to meet their trade. Satur- January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 205 FOR "POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 TEARS Write for Catalogue i A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y., Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1763 will help I If yon meptloD the Exchange John Mangel has his store window in the Palmer House arranged very attrac- tively this week. When stock is plen- tiful he never fails to avail himself of the jpportunity to put in a lavish display. This week three large wreaths of Carna- tions and Violets on easels form the hack- ;round for a beautiful window setting )f orchids, Valley, Violets and Spring lowers. The fourteenth annual National Auto- nohile Show opened Friday, Jan. 23, at ie Coliseum. The decorations consist of ve arboreal effects, for which pur- pose many large trees over fifty ft. high ire being used. The ornamental scheme ,s more intricate than ever seen before it the Coliseum. A striking feature is magnificent ceiling ; a $40,000 decora- :ive effect was completed Monday. The leiling conceals all the upper steel work ind transmits the light in a way that jives the impression of a vast conserva- ory. Harry C. Rowe still continues to make 3ycas and Magnolia wreaths for the xade, and states that it is not a holiday )roposition whatever, as the sale of them las diminished but little since the holi- lays are over. Shipments are made veekly to florists in other cities. flong the visitors during the week G«o. Vatter, Marinette, Wis., Wm. Blaekman, Evansville, Ind., and Paul Jerkowitz, representing H. Bayersdor- er & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Chas. A. Hornung, a well known store- in lately with George Craig, died on Saturday, Jan. 17, and was buried on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from his late residence, i411 Race st. The deceased was 37 ■«ars old and leaves a widow and two hildren. He had been ill for some time. At Secane, down in Delaware Co., is ocated what we believe to be the only Jamation range in this country con- ucted under the supervision of a woman ; ler name is Mrs. Sarah S. Smith, and .other distinction she has is that of th Carnations is remarkable; the are a sheet of bud and bloom of he highest quality. The place itself airly scinlillates, it is so clean. The va- Vhite Enchantress, Perfection, White Vonder._ A house of Princess of Wales ''iolets is also grown and was carrying ingly more Violets than foliage. It s_more_ than likely that another house fill be added this year for Carnations. . At the Philadelphia Carnation Co. at Secane, the best lot of Carnations are eing cut the company has ever had, the ■arieties are C. W. Ward and Alma Vard, White and Pink Enchantress, Vhite Wonder, Perfection, O. P. Bassett 1 few Queen Louise. Among the ther stock grown are Wallflowers, Lu- llines, Callas and Snapdragons, and one JMiise is devoted to Asparagus plumosus. Vill Crawford is in charge here and tates that most of the stock is handled t the city store of Robt. Crawford, Jr. Ldditional glass will probably be erected his year. Chas. Henry Pox is taking a few days' ecreation at Atlantic City. Jos. G. Neidinger reports the arrival f several large consignments of Easter paskets. also that the demand for ready nadp Magnolia wreaths is steadily in- You I Alfred M. Campbell is cutting a heavy frop of Paperwhites. He also has a fine bt of Fomosum Lilies coming along. Raymond Brunswick of the M. Rice Do. reports a heavy demand for eupid jirrows for St. Valentine's Day. Robt. Craig sent a wireless last Sat- urday while on his way to Jamaica stat- ing that every one was well. ' H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are getting : ready for the usual pre-lental rush ; all i the departments are working full blast. A. M. Weiss & Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa. Some one said that the Weiss's put Hatboro on the map. This assertion may appear somewhat farfetched, but upon a visit to this place there is every evidence that there might be some truth in the statement. H. M. Weiss & Sons Co.'s range stands on a level elevation over- looking Hatboro, and with its 150ft. stack may be seen for miles. Complete- ness and cleanliness are never more in evidence than at this place. The hand- some boiler house, with its five 150 h. p. boilers and equipments is a splendid piece of engineering work. The coal hold is built under the road- way, and accommodates 4 carloads of soft coal. 90,000 Carnations are grown here, and finer plants I have never seen. This year Gorgeous is of course the main attrac- tion ; two 125ft. houses are planted to it, one for cut and one for propagating pur- This variety is well named, for it is gorgeous without doubt; a 4in. flower with a 4ft. stem, and from an overlook from one end of the house it resembles a Wheat field in the myriad of its buds. The other varieties grown here this year are Mrs. C. W. Ward and Alma Ward, Enchantress and White Enchan- tress, Gloriosa, Enchantress Supreme. O. P. Bassett and Beacon. Immaculate cleanliness is everywhere ; the glistenhig " ' ' the growing houses seem stock a vigor that fairly teems with life^ The cooling room and packing shed, the manure tanks, everything is complete to the last detail. Mr. Weiss, Sr., informs me that they spent $1S00 on manure last year and it was poor, therefore a herd of 12 cows has just been purchased and this will be added to until 50 or probably 75 head are had. To provide for this milk brigade a 91 acre farm has been bought adjoining, with barn and buildings large enough for a herd of this size. An immense chicken house and run is also on the farm, and this branch will also immediately be taken up on a large scape, for whatever the Weiss's undertake to do they do big and they do well. The entire cut of this place is shipped to the Leo Niessen Co. W. H. E. Street Trees in New York City New York City is far behind many smaller cities of the country in control- ling the planting of trees in its streets and in the care of trees after planting. The landscape engineer of The State College of Forestry at Syracuse is making a very careful reconnaissance survey of street planting in New York in co-operation with the Tree Planting Association of the city, for the purpose of securing material which may be used to stimulate interest in more and better street trees. It is believed that the interest aroused will re- sult in the formation of a definite and unified system of tree planting under the direction of a Tree Planting Bureau headed by or made up of trained foresters. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. MANUFACTURERS OF The Very Best Red Pots in America and Beautiful "MOSS AZTEC" POTTERY A rich bronze undertone, overlaid with verde antique, dull finish and up to the minute in detail. Order our No. 5-A Assortment, con- sisting of 46 pieces, which will quick- ly retail at $22.00. Introductory Price Only $10.00 Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New Yorlc Office and Sample Room— 25 WEST BROADWAY Qen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. RfClproclty — Saw It Id the Exchange SPPCIAI NOTlrP WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. *JrL*VI/^l-* i^V/ 1 IWL* poDnlls POTS PDnMHTP HPAi THv nonivTH POROUS POTS PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH DAY ORDBR IS RBCEIVBD. UNLESS OTHERWISE REOUBSTED. WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO. 713-19 Wharton Street, Our Catalogue is a PHILADELPHIA, PA. STANDARD FLOWER POTS 2000 l«-inch t6.00 1600 2-inch 4.88 1600 2)i-ii>ch 6.26 1600 2H-inch 6.C0 1000 ready pack< Pou and Bulb : L'^J 210 6H-inch »3.7» 144 6-inch 3.1« 120 7-inch 4J» 60 8-inch 3.09 Our Specialty, LonA Dlatance and Export Trade. HIUrPIISaER BROS., Pottery, PORT EDWARD, IN. V. AUGUST ROLEBR & SONS, 81 Barclay Street. New York Qty, Aftenta Mutnal Reciprocity. — Saw It In the Escbapge We Give You Quality r.^^^^ and first-class S&B^S finish at no ^M|V greater cost _ f 1 STANDARD 1 1 flowerPots I Syracuse Red Pols STRONG - LIGHT POROUS -DURABLE Write for our catalogue and spe- cial discounts on large orders. The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK. PA. !-^= :-^ ' SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. Exchange 215-225 PearlSt.. NORRISTOWN.PA. Write for Cataloftue. Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres ~ prevents the bottom from rotting. No chance for water to cclKcl crd rotlhc floor The American Wooden- ware Mfg. Co. Toledo. Ohio. U. S. A. Think of us. Write us. Try us, THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 'X'HAT subscription to F. E. -■■ you have been thinking of taking out for a brother florist. Why not send it in now. 206 The Florists' Exchange NIKOTEEN The most effeotiTe and eoonomioal material there is for Sprayiag Plant and Blooma. SkillfaUy extracted from Tobaooo and oarefully refined it JB clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, *1.S0. APHIS PUNK apply. FuU pint bottles, *1.S0. Specially prepared lor fumigating closed houses. It y Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen si PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910. U. S. No, 4t Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange CO., St. Louis, Mo. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rteh Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. F^i^'^nl P"* "P '° ^^^' ^^ '^- e«ch. !>_■ Sold br NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washmgton St., JER.SEY OTY, N. J. PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground froi the dung balla on the fleece; there some short wool in it, $1.00 per 100 lb: Send LEAF-MOLD, two-bushel bags, 7S cents. J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERViLLE, (Winter Hill), MASS. Pittsburgh, Pa. troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE. TENN. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.,E'b>™ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. i"i^ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,tiZ TOBACCO STEMS,50criL':-bi?e Special Prices In Tons and Carload Lots. J.J.fRlfMIAH,^«gg„"5£?«fS:«r-. present a temperature of about 50 (leg., with very little sunshine. The sup- ply of stock is not overplentiful and prices are stiff. Quality is good. A lit- tle more bulbous stock is to be seen and cut Tulips are starting in. The plant trade is very quiet; ferns are about all that are in demand. The seed trade is starting up. Mr. Frischkorn says they are quite busy at W. C. Beckert's seed store. Mr. Beckert is getting ready for his vacation, which he always takes in the Winter, and experts to be away for about three months. Frank Faulk, the well known florist in the North Side Market, on account of his health, was compelled to give up busi- ness and has moved to Florida with his family where be expects to do gardening. Walter, his brother, will conduct the stand in the market. The E. C. Ludwig Floral Co. has about finished with improvements in its store on Weiser St. The office room was en- larged and a new telephone booth in- stalled. The firm was quite busy the past week with funeral orders. G. Hampton, representing Jos. Neidin- ger of Philadelphia, was in town last week with a fine display of samples of florists' supplies. ■ A. Schravendeel of Segers Bros., Lisse, Holland, was a visi- tor. E. O. Reineman. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The assembly ball at the Ninth Regi- ment Armory, Wilkes Barre, was at- tended by the elite of this city and sur- rounding towns, and was a brilliant local event. Ira G. Marvin and his men at- tended to the decorations, the work being done very artistically. The organization of the Wyoming Val- ley, or Lucerne County Gardeners' Club, has as yet not been accomplished. It is hoped, however, that the boys will soon get together and open up a local asso- ciation, which is very much needed, not alone to foster and encourage closer ac- quaintance, but to aid and assist the many private gardeners and others who are anxious to obtain enlightenment on matters pertaining to the florists' trade, ornamental gardening, and general hor- ticulture. Let us hope that such an or- ganization will soon be realized. C. L. S. Cincinnati, 0. The Market The supply in the market is rather limited and combined with a steady, ac- tive demand for stock, is keeping the market cleaned up each day of all avail- able good stock. Cloudy weather has served principally to keep down the sup- ply. The Roses, judging from the reports from the growers, are the flowers hit hardest by the dark weather. The few bright days we had at the beginning of last week were not quite enough to bring tiful. The white seems very short of quirements. A fair cut of Richmond comes into the market. Am. Beauty is still very short of the call for them. The Carnation supply is good and ap- parently sufficient for requirements. Lilies are in good supply, and because of the short cut of Roses, enjoy a good call. A few Callas are offered. The offerings of small bulbous stock, such as Narcissi, Jonquils, Roman Hyacinths and Freesia is rather limited and they are able to maintain a fair price. Violets sell well. The cut of single Violets is still small, and there are no prospects of an immedi- ate increase in the same. There is a fair demand for both Lily of the Valley and orchids. Sweet Peas are proving good property and are now coming in in larger quantities. Notes J. H. Kyrk has been receiving some very fine Carnations from L. Frank & Son, Portland, Ind. Advance cards state that Frank Farny of M. Rice and Co., and Sam Seligman, will be in town this week. Visitors : Ellis Woodworth, represent- ing The Sefton Co. and Paul Berckowitz of H. Bayersdorfer & Co. "Teddy." St. Paul, Minn. has kept up steadily since the Christmas rush ; funeral work has been plentiful. Roses are scarce. Carnations hold the market, though the weather is not in their favor. Good prices are real- ized on those of superior quality. Valley is selling well, and there is a fair supply. Of Paperwhite Narcissi and Roman Hya- cinths the supply is not equal to the de- mand. Many of the best growers here are cutting down their quantities on ac- count of the price of the large sized bulbs. Golden Spurs are coming in, but are short stemmed. Tulips, such as Cottage Maid, Chrysolora, and La Reine are yet in limited supply. Among the visitors to St. Paul this week are Ed. Goldenstein of Vaughan's Seed Store ; H. Voort, representing De Ruyter & Hogewoning, Noordwijk, Hol- land, and Edgar F. Hurff, seed grower, Swedesboro, N. J. The address which was to be given at the January meeting of the St. Paul Florists' Club on Tuesday last, did not materiaiize, the writer of it being unable to be present owing to business and other duties. The evening was spent advan- tageously in discussing the Christmas trade. It is very encouraging to the sec- retary and other officers of the club to have such well attended meetings and to note the increasing membership. The Bowling Club has secured perma- nent quarters, and will meet every Wednesday in the alleys over W. O. Eckart's store, wholesale florist, Minne- sota St., St. Paul. W. Desmond, of the L. S. Donaldson Co., Minneapolis, was a visitor at the meeting. B. Indianapolis Iiidia,na State Florists The largest and most enthusiastic gath- ering in several years, met at the Sever- erin Hotel for the annual meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana to make general arrangement for the Fall flower show of 1914. President W. W. Coles of Kokomo pre- sided in admirable fashion. He was again elected to oflice, as were the fol- lowing : First vice-president, W. J. Vesey Jr., Fort Wayne ; second vice-president, John Hartje, Indianapolis ; secretary, O. E. Steinkamp, Indianapolis ; treas- urer, H. L. Wiegand, Indianapolis. Pres. Coles, in an extended address, dwelt upon the necessity for public exhibitions and the great benefit derived both by the large Do You Know VERMINE^ John Lewis Cbilds, Flowerfield. N. Y., writes:- " I suppose you will be glad to know thar VER MINE is giving escdient satisfaction. Oi greenhouse foreman says that it is the only thin that he has ever used that wiU kill white ants in tt benches." Valentin Burgevin's Sons, :"fnd°VERMIN 1 a bench i)Iante laggots, which al an excellent thin^. V with Srailax to kill ro( the roots, and after two applicatit is taking on new life and has started off to grow." The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, lowi writes:—" We wiU use VERMINE on our out-o door fields of Strawberry Plants if the inside teJ VERMINE is applied one part to four hun dred parts of water by thorouglily soakin the soiL It will protect your crops from th ravages of vermin under ground without th slightest injury to vegetation. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. ^Special prices on large Quantities.) For sale by Seedsmen. We APHINE. FUNGINE, SCALINE ; APHINE MANUFACTURING CO Manufacturers of Agricultural ( MADisorv, rv. a. Canadian Agents; Dupuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co. Lt( Montreal, Que. Toronto, Ont. British Distributors; BRinSH & AMERICAN FERTILIZIHG CO., Mutual Reclproclt.T — Saw 1 f^»/£§ ECTICll teedunder the Insectinde^^^— Serial No. 321. ^^ s and trees. Just the Destroys MeaJy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips. Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direc- tions, our standard Insecticide will prevent uitry nouses, Meas _ _ _ „ _ Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. Dilute vAtb water 30 to 50 parts. H Pint. 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart. H Gallon. $1.25; GaUon. $2.00; 5 G; Can, $9.00; 10 Gallon C DlrecttoDB on package. For sa and FlorlBtB' Supply HouBeB. _ obtain this from your Supply Honse, write ub LrEIVlOrN OIL UOMPAIVY.I'ept.J, -'- St..E *'THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S CLAY'S FERTILIZER It is__supplied by_ the leading Nursery and ' """ ' ■ "ng the foHoT ' York— Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Seed Firms, including the following: New cultural Co., W. E. Marrhall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorbum & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store. Weeber & Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co.» Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckert. Manufactured by I CLAY (a SON Strmtford. London. England rrlte them you read this advt. In the Exchaog The Florists' Exchange 207 Rm^-fifVOWDEK (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS , or Money Back, OOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT^E THE H. A. STOOTHOFF /ERNON, N. Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange ail florist and his smaller brethren in surrounding towns. Che invitation of the Illinois State Flo- ts' Association to meet with them in ireh, at the Danville meeting, was rmly accepted. The flower show com- ttee, consisting of A. F. J. Baur, H. L. egand, E. G. Hill,. W. J. Vesey Jr. 1 Irwin Bertermann was discharged '^l a vote of thanlis, their premium list ng accepted with a few minor changes, general flower show committee of ten to carry forward the work planned, [rwin Bertermann, A. F. J. Baur and ul Tauer had the pleasure of judging nice lot of exhibits, their report being given hereunder. Matchless sent by I Cottage Gardens Co. arrived the day er the exhibition in splendid condition i would undoubtedly have fared well ;h the judges. Fudge's report: Vase of Killarney ses by W. W. Coles, Kolsomo, honor- ,8 mention; vases of St. Nicholas and asta Carnations by Baur & Steinkamp, iianapolis, honorable mention ; vase of rnation White Enchantress by Hartje Elder, IndianaptJlis, honorable men- n ; large vase of Gloriosa and White snder by W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort lyne, honorable mention ; vases of aeon, Mrs. C. W. Ward and White En- intress Carnations by the E. G. Hill ., Richmond, .also new Rose, Ophelia, norable mention ; vases of Rose-pink chantress and Washington by Stuart Haugh, Anderson, honorable mention ; ses of Yellow Prince and Yellowstone F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, hon- tble mention. rhe new Carnations were scored as lows: From R. Witterstaetter, Cin- mati, President Valentine, 88 points; .. 1021E, 75. From F. Dorner & Sons ., Lafayette, Champion, 80 ; Sensa- n (provisional), 85; Good Cheer, 83; 1. 271, 81; seedling, 75. From Hartje Elder, Indianapolis, No. 23, 76. From G. Hill Co., Richmond, No. 3, 79. om S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadel- ia, Philadelphia, 77. Joy, sent by the L. Randall Co., Chicago, traveled orly and was not scored. Artistic vases of flowers graced an un- aal lot of representative florists' tables the banquet. The speeches were most reresting and enthusiastic. Richard itterstaetter gave several of his experi- ith Carnations; J. A. E. Haugh arged upon the importance of the flow- business as related to the important :s of life ; P. J. Lynch sang one of characteristic songs ; Earl Mann )ke of Chrysanthemum preparations; J. Vesey, Jr., related several amus- tales; Irwin Bertermann had the )rists' Telegraph Delivery and its wing importance in mind ; A. F. J. nr stood closely by his old love the mation; and E. R. Gause spoke of his erest in the organization. Phe February meeting is to be held Fort Wayne— guests of W. J. and S. Vesey. J. B. Deamud is looking after the erests of J. C. Vaughan in this lo- ity. ;ir. Harre of the A. L. Randall Co., icago, has many inducements to offer trade in his line, and reports a de- ed in'ercase in business, tir. Hitz of Brightwood is sending in a of Preesias to market. Ufred Brandt intends embarking in wholesale flower business early in jruary. He thinks that his large base- iQt will serve admirably for the new • ture. tobert Ellis and Irwin Bertermann ted the growers at New Castle, Ind., " week. Stock looks exceedingly well, the outlook for heavy crops from now on being unprecedented. Double Pink Kil- larney is to be grown exclusively as a general pink Rose next season by the South Park Floral Co. Its fine keeping qualities, also the vigorous growth, has caused Meyer Heller to confirm that decision. One of the large houses of Am. Beauty at the Heller range is pro- ducing the best crop in the history of New Castle, and is beckoning to higher efforts. The establishments of Messrs. Ohlinger, Benthey, and others were a pleasure to visit, as the Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Smilax and Sweet Peas were well grown. It is generally rumored that more glass is to be added at one or two of these places Bertermann Bros. Co. have used the doll idea, as shown in The Exchange re- cently, to excellent advantage at a num- ber of large parties. Alvin Schreiber has a fine lot of Myo- sotis for St. Valentine's Day. Indiana- polis has fully recovered from the labor strikes, and looks forward to an excellent St. Valentine's trade. The growers are unusually well prepared and the retailers are already laying plans to increase pub- lic sentiment in the flower line. Flowers carry with them the finest sentiment, and it is only right that the florist should occupy the center of the commercial stage at that time. Albert Kempe is cutting some fine Cal- endula. It is of fine color and finds a ready sale over the counter. A. F. J. Baur and John Bertermann will be among the visitors in Cleveland during the Carnation meeting. Carl Sonnenschmidt has invested in a new Premier auto. Moral : It pays grow good Roses. I. B. Elyria.'^O. The local flower market has undergone practically no change during the week. The supply of cut stock is a shade better with a decided improvement in quality. Funeral orders are plentiful and the de- mand for choice pot plants is very good. A new retail store has been opened in Elyria this week, with Leo Smallwood as proprietor and James McLaughlin, mana- ger. The output of the Smallwood green- houses at Ridgeville, which has hitherto been shipped to Cleveland, is to be dis- posed of here. The condition of Harry Copas, junior member of the firm of Copas Bros., is very critical. He has been in poor health for over a year and much regret is ex- pressed at his inability to regain his strength. Charles Erhardt, manager of the Lo- rain Cut Flower Co., which began busi- ness on Jan. 12, reports that he is well pleased with his first week's sales, and sees excellent prospects ahead. Charles Sackett, of Hecock's force, hag decided to take np market gardening in the Spring. Mr. Sackett is a good grower of greenhouse stock and, having had much experience in vegetables, ig well equipped to make a success of his new venture. F. J. Stehle, the Carnation expert, has a bumper crop of his favorite flower at present. Mr. Stehle enjoys a nice retail .business, but the major part of his stock js shipped to Cleveland. Indications at the Williams Bros.' es- .tablisbment point to a heavier Spring trade than ever. A. J. Williams, Jr., says he is confident that the coming sea- son will be a banner one for his firm. Charles Mecera, of the firm of Carek & Mecera, is planning a trip to Bohemia in the near future. Though thoroughly Americanized Mr. Mecera looks forward with pleasure to this visit to his native Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOfFERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is our Specialty. 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WHEN ERECTING GREENHOUSES -USE- CAMPROOF TILE BENCHES Muuifaetured in thrw different tty\ts. W«I1 Tile and Peititioa Tiie fumislied in any quantity. AIk> Land^Drain Tile. Special tliap^ Tile made THlircaMP CONDUIT CO. I^ulan CLEVELAND, OHIO them yoQ read this advt. In the Exchange >, Mich. One of the severest storms of the sea- son has been raging around Michigan the past few days, which has given a quietus to transient trade locally, consequently business is not quite as brisk as usual. However, shipping trade and funeral work hold up nicely, therefore all stock is used. The cut of Roses and Carna- tions continues rather small, but as we have had no sunshine for three weeks this is not to be wondered at, but the length- ening days will soon help us out. Van Bochove Establisliment G. Van Bochove and Bro. are busily engaged in their preparations for their new extension ; I understand the glass and lumber is already bought. Dretch of Chicago is supplying the latter. As usual the firm wiU erect 300ft. houses to correspond with the rest of the estab- lishment and with the completion of this extension will have about 300,000 eq. ft of glass, practically all new and as up to date as experience and finance can pro- duce. This firm makes it a business of being able to supply a retailer with all his possible needs in the way of plants and flowers of all kinds, having in their em- staff of men each thoroughly cap- able of turning out as good stock as it is possible to get. John R. Van Bochove oversees the greenhouse affairs, while his brother attends the selling end. The firm enjoys a most enviable reputation for good stock and fair dealing, ^nd is al- ready by far the largest of its kind in the State. S. B. Hamilton, 0. The Heiser Nursery and Floral Co. is iW getting well under way in its busi- ss, which has been developed in the past few years from the selling in the streets of crudely grown Paperwhite Nar- to a prospective cut this Spring of 5 Daffodils. , Reciprocity— Saw It In the BscUange St. Louis, Mo. The Market Business here has been intermit- tent during the past week — now a good day ; now a bad one. All stock has cleaned up well, particularly Roses. Kil- larney has been very scarce, the prices ranging 6c., 8e. to 10c. for good medium stock. The bright days have improved their color. Violets are cleaning up at 75c. per 100 on good stock. The demand for Sweet Peas exceeds the supply which are selling at 75e. per 100. Narcissi are in abund- ance at 2e. and 3c. A few single Jon- quils are at hand of fair quality and are bringing 5c. Am. Beauty Roses are "entiful, with fair demand. Oallas and arrisii Lilies are' holding at 10c. to 12e. Lots of Carnations are at hand at 3c. to 4c. Enchantress looks the best. ARE YOU GOING TO REMODEL or BUILD? Do not forget that we manufac- ture everything for the greenhouse. Our prices are right and we can •■ We , you well. We make any design of hotbedsash. Let us furnish our estimate and blueprints for comparison. GARLAND GREENHOUSE MEG. CO. DES PLAINES. ILL. Second-Hand Pipe We are agents for the Skinner System of irrigation. Write for Bulletins. We carry aU sizes of Pipe Iron threaded njt?s?ll^f.^ t TSg" puS='s^ Beams cut to lengths. Relaying rails. Tanks of all sizes for pressure and storage. Quotation gnren on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co., 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Mass. You Make No Mistake When you write U8 youx requirements for building. Our reputation for quality will always be suBtained, and service and price will meet your approval. ^' FOLEY 31st St. GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Avenue CHICAGO '. Exchange BUY YOUR GREENHOUSE GLASS Parkes Construction Co. DESIGNBIS AND BWLOERS OP Greenhouses anil Conservatories NORTH TONA\VANDA.N.Y. HAMILTON. ONT Evans Improved Challengf Roller bearing, self-oiling de chaln.^make^the^NIPROVEi: CHALLENGE the most per feet apparatus in the mareet Write for catalogue ani prices before placing your order elsewhere. QOAKER eiTYIMCIIINE N BICHMOND, INDIAN* Reciprocity— Saw It In the Elchange January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 209 WATCH YOUR NIGHT MAN Watchman's Clock and Supply Co so that he wril keep up the fire and have an even temperature in your greenhouses. We have clocks that will compel him to do this. CAN WE SEND YOU OUR DESCRIPTIVE MATTER? MANUFACTURERS AND FURNISHERS where credit Is due — Mention Exchange 9 Church St., New York !L^ To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO., MchmonilDd. all around Notes Will Young, Jr., of the Waterman ave. store, reports business good. He asserts that his illustrated bulletin at Christmas brought him many new cus- tomers. Alex Johnson's place looks to be in fine shape. His new boiler and boiler house with appendicitis, is now convalescent. H. G. Bernig is handling the best Roses. Windier & Co. are doing a nice busi- ness; the young fellows are making the "old heads" sit up and take notice. Kalisch Bros, say they are wearing out their cash register these days. They do a fine transient cash business. _ Mr. Waldman, on Delmar ave., con- tinues to have a nice window show. He thinks the Park Theater, recently con- structed, will tend to improve business at the Hamilton aye. corner. Fred C. Weber's delivery auto, which is seen everywhere, is a continual re- minder of the scope of bis trade. This machine, auto dealers say, is the finest ,of its kind on the streets of America today. F. L. S, GLASS in single and double thickness, boxes up, at wh '^ ^ Cutter with 5 extra wheels m handle. X'^W^ Send for Booklet, 40 styles Class Cutters and Glaziers Tools. \ \^ ^ — ^ SMITH fii HEMEJJWAY COMPANY Greenhouse GLJ\SS iSr^'.^.'ri'g^'"" SHARP. PARTRPGE & CO.. Chicago, m. ^^ SHOWER Charles H. Dodd _^^ SPRAYERS 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey Citg, New Jcrsci READE * NcKENNX Designer and Builder of Modem GreeiJionse*- Commerdd and Private 210 The Florists' Exchange One Of These Calendars Is Laid Aside For You ■w lAST year, after we had sent out that rather unusual L^ I calendar of ours, we received a flood of com- plaining letters. Not from those who received the calendars — but those who didn't. When you walk into a friend's house and see one of our calendars hanging on the wall, and you haven't received one, naturally enough, as a good customer, you wonder why you have been left out. Some take it as a mistake, and let it go at that. But others write in and act as if they thought we did it on purpose. The truth is, we wanted all our friends and most of our enemies to have one last year, so this year we have taken extra pains to see that your name, along vfilh the rest, is on the list to be sent this 1914 calendar. If you did not receive one, won't you kindly drop us a postal, saying you want one, and we will see to it that it's mailed to you. Lord & Burnham Co. Tremont Bids. ROCHESTER Ciamu Bids. PHILADELPHIA Franklin Bank Bids. TORONTO I2Qu«DSlreet,EBil The Jennings. Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. '=""' '"' DILLER. CASKEY ea KEENjE^fx'&TBVSs. IF YOU WANT THE BEST 1468 W. Erie St. CHICAGO I Uatnal Beclproclty — Saw It In the Bzchange G. E. Travis Co* HENRY, ILI.. 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The report of the committee on a flower show the entire year of 1915 was to the effect that the commercial bodies of the [ town will stand by the project, even to a quarter million dollars. The idea has de- veloped to the extent that ail the products of this Southland will be on exhibition during their time of maturity throughout the year. If it is worked out to a defi- 1 nite conclusion in all its details we shall give visitors the time of their lives as they pass through this town on their way between San Diego and San Francisco, and that, too, without money and without price for, as I understand the proposi- tion, the show is to be a free one. P. D. Baenhabt. Gla^^ Our prices can b nd Hot-Bed Sadiu lad by mail, and h wiD We carry the laraest it< Selected Glaas in Greater New York and PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc. San Francisco, Cal. The MaTket Although we are glad to see it rain, we are beginning to think that too much has fallen. At any rate the florist would not object to better weather, for rain brings few customers. On the other hand, a great deal of funeral work has heen done in the last week and not a little decorating. The more it rains the more Violets come in, and at present they are so plentiful that any quantity can be had for 50c. a doz. bunches wholesale, while they retail on the streets for 5c. a bunch. Carnations also are to be had very cheap, and next to Violets are most popular. They sell for 50c. and 75c. re- tail and from 10c. to 25c. wholesale. Roses are not plentiful enough to be very cheap, and hold up in price. Am. Beauty is retailing for from $5 to $8, the market price being about $2.50, although the blooms can be had for as low as $1. Kil- lamey Roses are good sellers and can be bought on the market for ?1, $1.50 and $2. There is a goodly supply of such stock as Freesias, Roman Hyacinths, Pa- perwhite Narcissus, and other flowering bulbs, and they seem to he good sellers. Cyclamen flowers also seem to sell well for from 35c. to 50c. There is a nice profit on these, for the best can be bought for a cent apiece. In the orchid line good Cattleyas can be had for the usual price. Phalsenopsis are now coming on in abundance, and are welcomed since they come in so handy in bridal bouquets. Oncidium epiendidum is in abundance now, and is proving to be popular on this Coast. DREERS will help all aronnd If yon mi iand Erected IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lenftths up to 33 feet. M3Ied to any detail furnished or will fumiibed detaib and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Asscbe, ^"■'J B»r^"lSJir JERSEY CITY, N. J. wherecr^dltlsdnp — MpntJonlCrgbanre For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hot-Beds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS NEW YORK m Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethreaded, thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths it wiU pay you to correspond with us. ALBERT © DAVIDSON 217-23 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York January 24, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 211 i 500 Boxes 12 x 16 ^ f A C C I 200 Boxes 10 X 16 \T1-i/^i3i3 ! B Quality, Double Thick I We offer this at a saving of 25 per cent How many can you use ? 1. SOLOMON & SON, 1 99-201 Wooster St., NEW KORK Est. 1889 Write them you read tbis jidvt. in tlie Excijange Notes E. H. Wilson of the Arnold Ar- boretum, Boston, was stopping here with his wife and daughter. On the 15th they left for Japan on the Pacific mail steam- ship "Korea." The Bellevue Florists report that the holiday trade was excellent, and that they were cleaned out of everything. This is good considering the fact that they have been in business for a short time only, and we are sure they are here to stay. Early one morning last week fire con- sumed a portion of the greenhouses of the Phelan country estate in the Santa Cruz hills. The fire started from the heating apparatus and gained consider- able headway before any of the employees of the place were aroused. A number of rare plants forming part of the collection gathered by James D. Phelan from all parts of the world, were destroyed. I stopped in at the nurseries of Mac- Eorie-McLaren Co. the other day and was astonished at the number of orchid plants in bloom. From 1200 to 1500 Oncidium splendidum flowers were in sight, and made a fine show. Already over 4,000 of these flowers have been cut this year. Three thousand Phatenopsis in flower and spikes made a grand sight also, and should find ready sale. Paul Howard, a landscape architect from r.os Angeles, was one of our visitors this week. Gardner Dailey. Portland, Ore. Eahn, an enthusiastic reader of our Florists' Exchange just happened to drop in. This is what he said : "The Florists' Exchange is the best trade paper because not every little amateur who has three Geraniums for sale has it. For results, The Exchange for me. It also has the most local news and reports of the monthly meetings of the Portland Floral Society." I wish and hope every Portland reader would speak so ardently of our paper. But it won't be long before every florist on the Coast will be reading it and using it as his advertising medium, and instead of a Pa- cific Coast page, we will have several Portland pages. _ Continual rain has kept everything so^iewbat back and a little scarcity of Roses is felt. The first Lilium Formosum are coming on the market, also Tulips. Paperwhite Narcissi are plentiful, and a good many parties, weddings and fu- nerals, are keeping everybody going.. An especially good window display of Cattleya orchids and Calanthes, is ex- hibited by W. Martin with Martin & Forbes Co., 34T Washington st. He says that they have an exceptionally good cut and. therefore, will continue to show or- chids in different displays for the next thirty days. Niklas & Son moved across the street to a nice store which is painted white and has a large mirror on the walls, making the interior appear homelike and friendly. The new address is 403 Morrison st. There is a large workroom in the back of the store, containing all modem conveni- ences. The oflice is above this room on a mezzanine balcony-like floor, from which one can overlook the whole shop. Ralph R. Routledge, 169 Second St., seedstore, has enlarged his establishment by adding two more display windows and considerable floor space to the old place, which was a good denl too small for all the Spring custom. Now he can handle the crowds better. E. Davis has closed his store in the Hazelwood and left town. K. Johnson, next to the People's Flower Shop, has closed up for the sea- n. He will open again in the Spring. S. H. Forshaw, from Pendleton, Ore., a visitor in town. He is looking for a itable ■ location near Portland. Clayton B. Lewis, son of B. Lewis, proprietor of the Russellville Nursery, left for New York, where he will take passage on the North German Lloyd S. S. iPrinzess Irene for Europe. C. B. Lewis We Pay The Freight December and January are the fdull months in our business. Dull in the office and dull in the factory. We need your order now. Can do a better job on it now. Can figure for you better, too, at this time. Your order is needed to keep things going, so we have cut the price — we will pay the freight if you order before Jan. 20th. Now is your chance to get a perfect house — a Moninger house. OUR STORY If you have ever built a greenhouse and you live in the East you know the Story of the Eastern makers of green- houses. _ They have scared you by say- ing freight was high, that you would have trouble on account of their patents, that we were too far away, and you would get a raw deal. Now, did it ever occur to you that there are many Mon- inger houses in the East, and very few Eastern mnde houses in the West? It is true. Our houses are built on newer lines. No old patterns used, for we have none. All our construction is our own design and it is up to the minute. Think of this next time. As for freight. We will quote you a price and pay the freight. As for trouble. They can't conceive of a greenhouse job without trouble. They don't know the Moninger method. Won't you" let us tell the complete story. Write for figures — they don't He. ESTIMATES AND PLANS FREE 384 Page Book. Send 18 Cents for Postage JOHN C. MONINGER CO. - Chicago 906 BLACKHAWK ST. Everything tor the Greenhouse When You Build a Greenhouse Get a STEEL-FRAME one as built by us, and you will never regret it. Our houses are the result of j'cars of experience, and are built right and tight. Bird Steel-Frame Greenhouse Co., inc. GENERAL SALES OFFICE: 15-17 West 38fh St., New York City win help all around If you meptlop tbe Excbange is a student of the Portland Academy and the Oregon Agricultural College. He will pursue the study of horticulture in Ger- many and France, and obtain some prac- tical instruction in the old country nur- series. The Portland Floral Society held a meeting on Tuesday. Jan. 13, in Architec- tural Hall. Jack Butzer had charge of the Dutch lunch. G. B. Pilkington is still packing with full force in the city tree yard. Mrs. Julius Dosche, wife of the land- scape gardener, and Holland stock im- porter, died, at her home on Willimetta Heights. Mr. Dosche and two children mourn her loss. W. S. Greenhouse Building NoBTH Waeben, Pa. — N. A. Kidder is considering the enlargement of his es- tablishment in the near future. Waeben, Pa. — Lester Graham, who conducts the Graham Flower store, will erect a new greenhouse in the Spring. Minneapolis. Minn. — Chas. D. Oster- gren will erect a small greenhouse in the rear of lot 8, block 6, Third Avenue addi- tion. Lieebttville, III. — J. E. Meredith has purchased ground near Union Grove, Wis., for the erection of a large new greenhouse. Kind Words from Readers We enjoy your paper very much, las been of the greatest assistance to u G. C. BouTON & Son, Conn. S. Jacobs & Sons C5TIM/\rC J3C0UCSZ Cva3Y Thing 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn^ N. Y. The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. The Florists' Exchange January 21, ISiiV ooKs are lO^^Gcoivind ^^pERE are two spoons, both the same size — m^M same design— same weight— look exactly the same. One is silver on the outside only. The other is silver both outside and in. One costs consider- ably less than the other, simply because it's worth less. Carrying the comparison still further, take two greenhouses — both have curved eaves — both look like the U-Bar curved eave houses. One is made with U-Bars. The other isn't. Looks are deceiving. The U-Bar house costs more because it's worth! more. It's a U-Bar house both inside and out. The thing for you to decide is— do you wantj the original genuine curved eave house — the house built with complete galvanized steel frame of U-Bar. Send for catalog. Or send for us. Or both. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIER50N UBARCO i MADi50NAVE.ia CARNATION NUMBER 'We are a straight shoot and grow into a vigorous plant" A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII NO. 5 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. JANUARY 31, J9J4 One Dollar per Annam New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink ICiUamey loses its brilhancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney BriUiant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killarney Brilhant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery, March, 1914. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NEW YORK Win help all aronnd I Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum Giganteum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $18.00 per case. 7-9-in., 300 to ease, $16.00 per case. 8-9-in., 250 to case, $20.00 per case. Auratum 8-9-in., 130 to case, $7.00 per case. I Special quotations Magnificum n., 200 to case, $10.00 per case. AZALEAS of the following varieties : Verraeneana, Madam Van der Cmyssen, De Schryveriana, Simon Mardner and Niobe. Doz. 100 12-14-in $7.50 $55.00 14-16-in 9.00 70.00 All above subject to 3 per cent for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., '^P?;,?^^. '{■. Eeclprodty— Baw it In the Excbanee The Season of Compliments DISPLAY advertisers are beginning to compliment themselves on the wonder- ful qualities of their this season's pets, but did you, Mr. Rose Grovifer, ever See a real good Rose that vifouldn't black spot? You may have seen real good growers who wouldn't let it, but the Hybrid Tea will black spot, if conditions are right. Our two novelties of the year that we are backing in the belief that they will make good are Hadley and Killarney Brilliant. Both Hybrid Teas, and both Roses that can be grown to per- fection by good Rose growers. They represent possibilities for a grower which are all any new Rose can offer. This is common sense. Think i A.|j^FlEI\SON ]^ Orpmwell Conn 1 you read tbis advt. Geraniums Cannas Bedding Plants We are Headquarters, and grow the best varieties in large quantities. Our Wholesale Catalogue is being mailed. GROWERS OF PLANTS FOR THE TRADE. For list see page 73 of the Jan. 10 issue of The Exchange R. VINCENT, JR. & SONSCO.,"r.£" Will help all aronnd If yoa mention the Exchange SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 240-INDEX, PAGE 241 214 The Florists^ Exchange Vernon,? Glossy bronze ret JL. CANDYTUFT, Giant E JL. COBEA Scandcns. Purple If Candlemas Day be wet an* foul, -^ TBe half o' Winter was gane at youl." y" SWEET PEAS Lb 7 Blanche Ferry. Early pink and white. S0.7S 'T Countess Spencer. Soft rosejjink. . . . 2.00 U- GladysJJnwin. Pale rosy pin£ 1.00 TT ■ ■■ 75 ^ 00 "^ 00 'rC 00 ^ S5 « 1-5 • SO i 50 X PYRETHRUivfAureum!." '■■ "lO 25 "^ STOCKS, Princess Alice. ' 25 200 1 VERBENA, Mammoth Flow: TT vi^ARisia. •■Rose:.-.-.-.-.:::: :f| ^:™ * CENTAUREA Gymnocarp LOBELIA Crystal Palac4 Compacta PETUNIA, Rosy Morn Double Fringd t WM. ELLIOn & S0NS^i.TlirNewYor1( t ••••••••••••••••••••••••*^<.¥. . Reciprocity— Saw It in the Exchange -^ •■•> r-^ r^ f PANAMA Magnificent Pale Pink. Strong Grower and Long Spike. A Seedling of America. Bulblets, $25.00 per 1000. (Pure.) Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, Ohio Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange B U X U S BOX-BUSHES, BALL SHAPES, PYRAMIDS, round and square shapes STANDARDS low and STANDARDS high stems, all in perfect forms NONE BETTER! SPRING 1914 DELIVERY. ORDER NOW! A™ress AUGUST ROLKER. & SONS p^box 7752.irTr Ba^iaTst;; New York help all around Our New Catalogue OF Cannas Dahlias Gladioli Irises Vmms AND ALL Summer-flowering Bulbs IS NOW READY Do you want one? John Lewis Childs Wholesale Department Flowerfield, L. I., N.Y. $ Now ready for deli'bery $ Bay direct andsavemoney All stock ia guaranteed to be at represented MADEIRA VINE ROOTS Gladiolus AMERICA The finest stock in the market. Mam- moth siie selected, $1S.00 per 1000; first aiie, $10.00 per 1000. Ir-fflony a. Dabllas; Roses in any variety I for quick or next Spring, 1914, delivery, wUl bo cheerfully given by F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay, N. Y. ; Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Bscbange Write them you read this advt. la the Exchange Vernon f; CHI l/in Splendens grandlflora. OHLWin Splendens Bonfire NEW YORK CITY SEED MERCHANTS and GROWERS due — Mention Exchange Aster Seed Our own careful selection from the best Asters for cutting. For years we have m consideration. If you want Bet in Oregon, their natural home. Improved Giant Crego. White, shell pink, rose pink and purple . S0.6o' Sl.^ Smiths Peerless (Late Branching). White and shell pink 60 1. Hercules. White only 80 1. Improved " Rochester." Pink 45 ; Daybreak. Delicate pink 30 .'j Purity. Snow white 30 Hohenzollem. White, rosy hlac and azure blue 30 Superb Late Branching. White, shell pink, deep rose, azure Herbert & Fleishauer, Aster Specialists McMinnville, Oregon Country Life Permanent Exposition GRAIN D CENTRAL STATION To our Patrons and Friends. — ^We have leased space in the above Exposition ti ~ — HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES am inquiries may be lef W. E. MARSHALr& CO., Seedsmen. (66 W. 23d St., NewYor( ONION SETS will WILSON'S "ilrED*. SOLD 1^ HEWARK WILL GROW ANYWHERE OUR HIGH GRADE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS WILL PRODUCE QUALITY STOCK Send for a copy of our Wholesale Price List— Ready Now J. J. WILSON SEED CO.. mc. i?EteS?."A"5; ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus Ready March — April. ORDER EARLY Orders are fiUed in rot . H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEW YORK Vinca Variegated strong, Field-Rooted Plants. One to three shoots. From 2J4-in. pots. Price: K.SOper 100, $20.00 per 1000. James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York PLANTS, BULBS and SEfDS It is our business to have what you want TOY US AND SEE S.S.SKIDELSKYSCO. l2MBeUBld|(. PHILADELPHIA. *A. Gataloftue for the aekiiift SWEET PEII SEEI Surplus of 3,000 lbs. small lots of grandiflo Special low prices on 100 lots. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Seed Ranch LOMPOQ GAL. SowEarly Seasonabk Seeds stocks, Asters, Vinca, Verbena Cyclamen, Cineraria, Sweet Peas Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Peppers, etc. Write for 1914 Illustrated Catalogue BURNETT Bros. SEEDSMEN j 98 Chambers SI. NEW YORK GARDEN SEEI BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH r GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other iti of the short crop of this past season, as well e ' full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted ; i upon application to S.D.W009l«irf&SONS,82[ley Street, NEWril and Orange, Ckinn, G iTe credit where credit is due — Mention Eschar January 31, 191I-. The Florists' Exchange 215 TUBEROUS Begonias Doz. 100 Single White $0.40 $2.50 Single Scarlet 40 2.50 Single Crimson 40 2.50 Single Yellow 40 2.50 Single Pink 40 2.50 Single Mixed 35 2.25 Double. Separate col- ors, as above 60 4.50 Double Mixed 50 4.00 GLOXINIAS Giant-Flowering Doz. 100 Blue S0.60 $4.00 White 60 4.00 Spotted 60 4.00 Crimson 60 4.00 Violet, with Border. . . .60 4.00 Red, with Border 60 4.00 Mixed 50 3.50 CYCAS STEMS (Sago Pahn) Per lb. 10 lbs $0.10 25 lbs 09 100 lbs 08 French Roman Hyacinths Per 100 White $3.00 Pink 1.75 Blue 1.75 Dutch Hyacinths Single, Named, white, Per 100 1st size $4.50 Single, Bedding, sep- arate colors 2.00 New Crop Flower Seeds ready. Write for oui- Wholesale List for Florists. Johnson Seed Co. 217llbil(etSI.,Philadelpliia,Pa. XXX SEEDS ALYSSUM SnowbaU. The only true dwarf, very compact, fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. ASTERS. Finest giants grown, white, purple, pink and lavender, mixed or separate, 20c. CYCLAMEN Glganteum. Finest giants mixed 250 seeds Sl.OO; H pkt. 60c. CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest grown, single and double, mixed. 600 seeds SLOO; 1000 seeds $1.50; K pkt. 50c. CHRISTMAS PEPPER Very fine. 20c. COLEUS, New Hybrids, Beat New Giants. Fine colors, grand. Pkt. 20c. CANDYTUFT, New Giant. Fine. Pkt. 20c. COBAEA Scandens. Blue. Pkt. 20c. • JERUSALEM CHERRY, MeWni. New, conical; the finest red berry plant grown. 20c. LOBELIA, Blue Ball, New Dwarf. Dark blue, finest of all Lobelias. Pkt. 20c. PANSY, Giant. Finest grown; crlticaUy selected. 6000 seeds, Sl.OO; H pkt. 50c. PETUNIA, New Star. Finest marked, 20c. PETin^IA, Giant Double Fringed, extra fine. The best improved varieties. Pkt. 50c. PHLOX DRUMMONDI PumUa. New Dwarf. Grand; finest colors. Pkt. 20c PRIMULA Obconica, New Giants. 50c. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. Brilliant scarlet; ipact. _ Large^pkt. SNAPDRAGON, Gla; swSe: t WWte, Pinii c Pkt. :~ VERBENA, New Giants. Fmew'grown. Mixed, or separate colors in Purple, White, Scarlet. Pinfcland White Eyed. Each, per pkt. 20c. CASH. LiberallPactsets.! Six 20-ct.>pkt3.i$1.00 JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Will help all around if you mention ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists WholUBlelGrowera of Full List of Flower and Garden Seeds A Self Color of the Shade of Gloriosa Carnation NELROSE BRIGHT silvery; ROSE Awarded Silver Cup at last International Show and First Prize wlierever exhibited Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. European Growers can buy stock of Wm. WeUs & Co., Merstham, Surrey, England. Write tliem for prices. THE BEST ANTIRRHINUM TO DATE Send your order to tlie originators, F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS. ^ ^eeb 3Craire l^eport ^ NEW YORK > CHICAGO EUROPE. ETC.. ETC. PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Chas.'C. Massie, Minneapolis, Mi vice-president, J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. Y.; second vice-president, W. F. Therkildson, Pa O.; secretary (re-elected), C. E. Kendel,; assistant secretary, S. F. Willard, Jr., both of Cleveland, O'. Next annual convention will be held at Washington D. C, June 23 to 25, 1914 IMPORTS, ETC., Jan. 19.— S. S. Sara- macca— G. Solilegel, 1 case live plants. S. S. St. Louis— A. Rollter & Sons, 53 cases live plants; H. F. Darrow, 50 cases I live plants; F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 72 I cases live plants. Jan. 20, S. S. Madonna — R. S. Stubbs 10 cases plants. S. S. Kaiser Franz Josef 1, F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 80 bbls. Clover seed. Jan. 21, S. S. Vaderland — H. P. Darrow, 1 case plants; R. M. Ward & Co., 1 case bulbs; Hussa & Co.. 2 cases palm seed. S. S. Laurent — Amerman & Patterson, 8 cases plants; .1. M. Tliorburn & Co. 77 bags seed; P. Henderson & Co., 1 case seed, 8 bags I seed; Kennedy & Moon, 1 case seed; Vaughan's Seed Store, 1 case bulbs; H. P. , Darrow, 7 cases seed; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 262 pkgs. plants, 700 bbls. seed. S. S. Niagara — Maltus & "Ware, 44 cases i plants; Broolis & Miller, 6 bags seed. S. S. Noordam— J. M. Thorburn & Co., I 63 bags seed; McHutchison & Co., 7 H. Langeler, 2 cases Walter Co., 12 bags ird & Co., 6 bags seed: bulbs; T. P. Roosa 65 bags seed; Maltus Ware, 11 cases bulbs, etc.; 21 bags seed; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 2 cases bulbs. S. S. Camaguey — L. L. Spellman, 3783 bis Sisal Hoffn Jan. 23, Carpathia- .lan. 24-25, S. S. Oscar Co. 16 pkgs. seed. S. S. Graf Walderse — J. M. Thorburn & Co., 1 case seed •A. Rolker S. Mai est cases li\ -F. B. Vandegrift & Co., plants; McHutchison & live plants. S. S. Morro COLD STORAGE GIGANTEUM HORSESHOE BRAND PRICES 7x3 inches . . $21.00 per case of 350 7x9 inches . , 20.00 per case of 300 8x10 inches. . 25.00 per case of 250 9xJ0 inches . . 23.00 per case of 200 DELIVERIES ANY TIME IN 1 914 THE JOY BOOK OF HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY FOR 1914 IS NOW READY. SEND FOR A COPY. IT CONTAINS PRICES FOR 1914 DELIVERIES OF THE BEST OF BULBS AND AZALEAS PRO- DUCED. TERMS REASONABLE. Plant now for May Flowering LILIES JVot how cheap, But how good Ralph M. Ward & Co. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street New York 216 The Florists' Exchange TUBEROSE BULBS New Crop Full Size Sound Bulbs Our Own Packing and Inspection for IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Per lOOO Per 10,000 Medium Size, 14.00 $32.50 First Size, s.oo 77.50 F. O. B. NEW YORK E ARE GROWERS OF GLADIOLUS BULBS OUR GI/ADIOIiUS fields are managed for producing first-class bulbs. We plant none for cut flower purposes, and the limited number o£ blooms wbich we cut for our store show are cut with very short stems, to leave ample foliage on the growing plant. OUR STOCK of bulbs grown as above will force under glass and will also give strong and healthy flower spikes. pgr 1000 AUGUSTA, first size $18.00 AUGUSTA, medium size 15.00 AMERICA, first size 17.00 AMERICA, medium size 15.00 AMERICA, first size (Dutch Grown), not recommended for in- door forcing 8.50 CHICAGO WHITE, first size 40.00 CHICAGO WHITE, medium size 32.00 Sold at 6c. and 8c. in the Chicago Market. MRS. FRANCIS KING, first size 18.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING, medium size 15.00 HYDE PARK, first size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Our two forcing novelties, Chicago White and Hyde Park, are the best early kinds for florists. These extra early blooms sell at more than double the price of other best kinds. If you want the top price for cut blooms plant these. Planting Stock under 1 inch at right prices. Send for "Book for Florists" Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store "^ewYork help all around 1 mentloD tbe Excbiinge C ANN AS ; W. H. BARRETT Our Btocfc ij true to plump, sound, 2,T Per 100 Austria «1.20 Extra selected. Mrs. K. Gray. '.'. Pennsylvania Premier, gold ed. ADRIAN. MICH. GROWER OF Tomato Seeds From Choice, Selected Stocks exclusively for the Wholesale Trade. Will help all aroand If you mentloa tbe Eicbange Queen Charlotte. . 2.50 Rich. Wallace.... 2.00 Robusta, red 1-50 Sec. Chabanne.. . . 2.00 Souv. d" A. Crozy. 2.25 Wm. Saunders... 4.50 West Virginia 3.00 All kinds mixed. other Cannas, Caladiu adioH. Gloxinias. Tube- StIELLROAD GRKNHOUSES, Grange, Baltimore, Md. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Our Advertising Columns ^ READ FOR PROFIT _ ^ USE FOR RESULTS ^aper grades is ily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed (Jostpaid by manufacturers upon receipt of 40 cents in postage. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST. PAUL, MINN. ffhprPMwilt 1. rlnf. — U^ntinn Blchftnee Let us quote you our wholesale prices on FIRST CLASS Vege- table and flower seeds that produce results. WAITER P. STOKES 219 Market street PHILaPELPHia. Pfl. SPECIAL PRICES TO CLOSE OUT FRENCH BULBS PAPERWUITE GRANDIFLORA. 13-up. SS.O PAPERWHITE GRANDIFLORA. 14-up. $10.00 per 1001 ROMAN HYACINTHS. 11-12, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1 olher 1000. S2.00 per 100. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS GRAND MONARQUE. 2000 DOUBLE NARCISSUS in different varieties. $1.00 per 100. ALSO CHOICE HOLLAND & BELGIAN NURSERY STOCK Henk Dirken Floral and Nursery Company . O. Boi 902 HOUSTON. TEXAS. Ino. Burpee's Seeds PHILSDELPHIS Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field and Garden Seeds Establlehed 1818. Llgbt, Pratt and ElUoott Streets BALTIMORE, MD. Win help all aroand If fov mentloD i New York Seed Trade From the reports obtained from the seedsmen of this city, it would appear that orders, especially from the traveling force, are coming in and being filled early, and that present indications all promise a large volume of sales from this time on, and a prosperous season's busi- Wm. A. Finger, proprietor of the Man- netto Hill Nurseries, Hiclisville, L. I., and his son Wm. A. Finger, Jr., of the Long Island Dahlia Gardens, also lo- cated at Hicksville, are now disseminating their famous new yellow seedling Cactus Dahlia, Golden Gate, a variety producing blooms of large size and highest color on long stems, wbich also has won certifi- cates wherever it has been shown. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., re- ceived this week on the S. S. Noordam, 115 bags of choice Grass seeds. They now have in a full line of vegetable and flower seeds of the 1913 crop, and it is reported at their store that everything points to an exceptionally good season. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers st., are featuring a full line of vegetable and flower seeds, plant fertilizers for indoor use, and sprays and sprayers for the or- chard. The store force is now extremely busy filling orders, which are reported to be coming in as rapidly as they can be filled. Business on the whole is satisfac- tory, and everything points to an excep- tionally good season. They have just re- ceived a second shipment of Begonia and Gloxinia bulbs, which are reported to be opening up well. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th st, is ottering a full line of Cannas, also of hybrid perpetual, hybrid tea and tea Koses. The orders at the 14th st. store are coming in freely and keep everyone moving. Mr. Boddington is still away on a business trip The flower seed sales continue to be quite a feature of the busi- ness these days. It has been definitely decided that the American Sweet Pea Society will hold its Summer exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, 77th st. and Central Park West, under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York. The exact date of the show will be given later. At W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d St., much new business is reported, espe- cially from the traveling force. H. B. Buck has just returned from Chicago and the West, and makes favorable re- ports on the business conditions in the seed line in that part of the country. W. E. Marshall is still on the road cover- ing some of the nearby States. The ex- hibit at the Country Life Permanent Exposition staged by this firm will be changed from time to time in accordance with the needs of the seasons. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay st, is still exporting Tuberose bulbs ; a car- load was put abonrd the steamer on Tuesday of this week. A carload of farm and field seeds has just arrived from the West at the Hoboken warehouses of this store. The retail catalog is being mailed. The Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Bar- clay St., is featuring rustic furniture, plant tubs, insecticides and pruning tools. Asters-Dahlias-Gladiolus THE WHOLESALE TRADE Get our prices on these — the most valuable flowers for any Florist. National Show Gardens It is also offering in the flower seed and bulb line Salvias, Begonias and Stocks. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., are featuring Gladiolus and other bulbs for forcing and early starting in the greenhouses. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey St., is making extensive changes and improvements in its large cellar, with a view to using the whole space therein for its importations of hybrid perpetual, hybrid tea and tea Rose bushes. When the arrangements are completed this cel- lar will hold from 50,000 to 75,000 Hose bushes. The statement in last week's issue that H. G. Weidemann had entered the employ of the MacNiff Horticultural Co. was premature. Mr. Weidemann is not connected with this company in any way. At Peter Henderson & Co., 37 Cort- landt St., it Is reported that the store force is extremely busy filling florists' and private gardeners' orders. Business is excellent for this season of the year. Charles Gunthner, one of the travelers of this firm, who recently underwent a very dangerous operation at the German Hospital in Brooklyn, is convalescing. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., whose appropriate cuts in connection with their advertisements have for years everywhere attracted attention to the su- perior line of goods which they handle, have not forgotten in their Sweet Pea and flower seed advertisement this week, that Feb. 2 is Candlemas Day, and have called attention to this fact by a clever old time stanza of poetry. Read the poetry in this week's advertisement. H. W. E. Struve, Jr., who on .Tan. 1 last was admitted into partnership in the firm of Ottolander & Hooftman, has ar- rived from Boskoop, and will represent the above firm while in the United States. Harry Van Koolbergen, of Koobergen & Sliedreoht, nurserymen, Boskoop, Hol- land, arrived to make his twelfth annual trip among florists and nurserymen in this country. John J. Hunter (familiarly known .ns "Jack" Hunter), formerly of the firm of Kennedy & Hunter, seedsmen of New York, has recently accepted a position as special traveling representative for the Consumers' Fertilizer Co. of New York. Mr. Hunter has had many years of exoerience among the greenhouse men and florists, and is well known and popu- lar with the trade. The Consumers' Fer- tilizer Co., wliich has an up-to-date fac- tory at Farmingdale, N. J., is ma-nufac- turing, in addition to its regular grades of farm fertilizers, special fentUizers for sreenhouse work, and Mr. Hunter will devote his energies chiefly to this end of tbe business, for whidi work he is par- Cleveland Seed Trade Wood & Co., 10605 Euclid ave., are showing a very complete line of poultry supplies this week including Banner in- cubators, Essex hovers, self-feeders, founts, etc. Spraying materials and im- plements are also being exhibited in their show windows. Botzuns Bros., 653 Woodland ave., h.ive just finished painting the inside of their store and it is now more attractive. M. M. Tyler, the manager, says there is no trade these days. The force at Kendel's Seed Store, 2010 Ontario st, is busy on catalog work, testing their stock of seeds, and weigh- ing up fertilizers and lawn grass seed for the Spring rush. Quite a demand is being noticed for seeds for early hotbeds. January 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 217 STOCKS S. & W. Co.'s Improved Giant Perfection These Stocks are the very finest of aH for cutting. Of splendid, pyramidal growth with long spikes of large, double flowers. Height 2 to 2 J^ feet. AH of our Stock seed is produced from plants in pots. Pkt. K oz. Oz. White S0.15 Sl.OO S3.00 Chamois-Rose 15 1.00 3.00 Fiery Crimson 15 1.00 3.00 Light Blue 15 1.00 3.00 Dark Blue 15 1.00 3.00 Sulphur Yellow Mixed s\l known to the market florists of New York iOur seeds of this grand flower are grown ! growing in pots, thereby giving Our strains of Stocks have become and elsewhere as beingjof highest qualit especially for us, and are gathered fn „ , finest selection. ForJEaster and Memorial Day, Stocks are among the most valuable flowers to grow. Seeds sown up to the middle of February will secure excellent blooming plants for Memorial Day trade. pi^j. i/ „ q S.SW. Co.'s large flowering Dwarf Boiiqiet ^^,^- ""'"' Mixed $1.00 S3.00 Saawddke. effects White BrilUant Rose Shlniai Purpi Blood Red.... Pkt. Jf oz. O2. .S0.15 S1.03 S3.0D , .15 1.00 3.00 . .15 1.00 3.0D for forcing; large e flowers. Pkt. 25c vallflower. sno»-whi 50c., H oz. S3. German Mixed. All colors; fine quality. Pkt. lOc, a oz. 25c., oz. 75c., lb. S6 00. WINTER-FLOWERING STOCKS The following varieties of Stocks are in every way among the best: BEAUTY OF NICE. Strong spikes with very large blooms; delicate flesh pink. Pkt. 15c., M oz. Sl.OO, oz. S3.00. CRIMSON KING. Excellent; tall habit; spikes often measuring 1 foot in length^^flowers large and of a brilliant, fiery crimson. Pkt. 15c., i4 oz. Sl.OO, SALVIA Our strains>f Salvias have all bee for us and have been selected from speci BONFIRE. Undoubtedly one ot th bedding purposes. Long, stiff spike; Pkt. lOc, H oz "" L grown especially nen blooms. of brilliant scarlet Splendens. Scarlet Sage. Beautiful, brigut scai grows about 3 feet. Pkt. 5c., K oz. 50c., oz. S1.50. ZURICH. A very early, free-flowering variety of Splendens type, the plant not exceeding 12 inches height, of compact habit, and bearing al great profus of brilliant scarlet flowers. Pkt. 15c., H oz. $1.25. S4.50. SALVIA BONFIRE ^^^% 30 and 32 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK Rooted Cuttings 1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. FEVERFEW, Gem. Sl.OO per ALTERNANTHERA, P. Major, Rosea and Yellow, S4.50 per 1000. BriUlandssima and Jewel, $5.00 per 1000. GENISTA. Sl.OO per 100. ___^ AGERATUM, White, Gurney and PauUne, 60c. per 100. 85.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. 90c. per 100. VINCA Variegata 90c. per 100, SS.OO per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 Unds. Sl.OO per 100, 89.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100, SO.OO per 1000. FLOWERING BEGONIAS Assorted. Sl.OO per 100. 3TUDY THIS PICTURE , bed of Silver Pink Snapdrago the few ts. Se place last Memorial Day. under ordinary conditions Our free cultural direc- g^rowers. ■ stal . _ . and demonstrates crop come a month ahead of d Snapdragon blossoms buds opening-. They work, which makes it cause other crops, such as Feverfew, Stock one plant in this picture was ever disbudded. held d of first crop which had been in blossom great advantage for Snapdragons. Should your red time there is no harm done. It will keep. n the plant for a long time and still have fresh Men SIT.-VEB, FINK SNAFSBAGON from seed Beginning after Christmas it does steady " '■' " " ' " Ls before. Use plants : _ after Ch after Memorial as for bedding sales and Sun 100, $35.00 per 1000, by ( $5.00; postpaid. Cash, pie )oil or miss the day. Not , *'one day market" plant. )r six months, filling the 3r Memorial crop, and seed Price of plants, $4.00 per 0; 3 pkts., $2.50; 7 pkts.. G. S. RAMSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted. 2Ji- n. 2c. GENISTA. 2M-in., 3c. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Giant, 2-in.. 2c. DAISY, YeUow, 2-in., 82.00 per 100; Etoile I'Or, 2>i-in.. S4.00 per 100; Mrs. Sanders, 2>i- n, S2.60 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS. 2-in.. S2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. WHITE MARGUERITE. 2-in., 2c. FERNS AND ARAUCARIAS NEFHROI-EFIS Whitmani, 7-ln., 75o ASFABAQ-US PlumOBa. 3-in., J5.00 pel 100. PICTJS Elastica. 5% -In. pots, 40c. each AEAtrCAElA.^Excelsa,™"fMi -in°'_and 6-in - _ ot- for Easter fo 6-ln., HYDEAHeEA Otaisa. Pot-gro' GONIA I^ainluosa. 5-ln., $3.00 per BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. 11%^ —SHAMROCK— TIschmann Brothers in pots. S2.50 per 100. Special rates on thousand lots Casli, please. M.S.ETTER, The I SHIREMANSTOWN. PA. ROOTED PLANT CULTURE -,Ts7 Chrysanthemum Cuttings TRUE MERIT Is the first essential in considering Chrysanthemum Novelties Our past products speak for themselves, as any prominent grower will admit. Our 1914 Novelties Will be the best 'sellers next year. Why not fortify now to meet the demand ? Our prices are moderate and our reputation assures quality Order Now and Secure Early Delivery. Catalogue Free. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. GROVWV COLD LYNN, MASS. The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange arc for THE TRADE ONLY. 218 The Florists' Exchange IF YOU WANT THE BEST FLOWER SEEDS New croi a^ops are now reaay. We oBer below a short list of things ^„ ^Olild be sown early. For complete list see < Catalogue. Tr. Pkt. AGERATUM, Blue Perfection. Best dark blue S0.15 AGERATUM, Cope's Pet. Best light blue ALYSSUM.iUttle Gem or Carpet of Snow. E«ra True greenhouse grown. 1000 seeds, $3.60 BEGONIA, SemjKrflorens Erfordla. BEGONIA, Semperflorens GracUia r BEGONIA f ' '— °" HELIOTROPE, Lemolne's Giant. Mixed -JO HELIOTROPE, Finest Miied A' • -J,- j • i • Li os LOBELIA Crystal PaUce Compacta. Dwarf, dark blue. . .^ LOBELIA spedosa. Dark blue; trailing. 15 PETUNIA, Drcer's Superb Single Fringed. 50 PETUNIA. Dreer's Superb Double Fringed 600 seeds, 75c.; lOOO seeds, $1.60 L (Golden Feather) I xlet Sage) ......; f SALVIA eplendens Bonfire. Compact, bushy habit. ...... .' SALVIA splendens Zurich. Very early and free flowering .i SMILAX ■ M lb. $1.00 .. SOLANUM Capslcastrum (Jerusalem Cherry) ; SOLANUM Capslcastrum Fra Diavolo (New) ; PYRETHRUM i SALVIAJBONFIRE HENRY A. DREER. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS ASPARAGUS Plumosua Nanus. Greenhouse grown, per 100 aeed» -60c.; per lOOO^seeds, $4.00. ASTER, CREGO White, 76c per oz. ^Delicate pink, 75c. per or. Also ail other varieties. BEGONIAS Gracilis Lumlnosa, 25c. per pkt. Semper- florens Vernon, $4.00 per oz. CINERARIAS Marltima Candidissima. Per oz. 20c., per "'• »^-«' PANSIES Thorbum's Superb Mixture. Per oz. $4.00. SALVIA Splendens, $1.25 per oz. Bonfire, $2.00 per oz. Early Dwarf Zurich, $4.00 per oz. VINCA Alba, pure white, 80c. pel oz. Rosea, 45c. per oz. Rosea Alba 60c. per oz. Mlied, 45c. per LILIUMS GIANT PANSY SEED KenUworth Mliture L. Longlflorum, 6-8 $3-00 SPIR/EA f 100 1000 Japonlca $3.00 $25.0C LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS PRICES ON APPLICATION OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy "Thm mamt ratlabte 53 Barclay St., (t 23) New York »EED5 and BULBS W.CBeckerf lOI-IOS redaral Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (1(014 SMa) Masterpiece. Curled, wavy Orchid Flowered. Mixed. 1000 seeds, 26c. 6000. $1.00; Ji oz. $1.25; 1 oz. $6.00 Giant Red ' i ^ Giant Royal Purple Giant Light Blue Giant Emperor William Giant Dark Blue Giant King of the i' lacks Giant Zebra "• ■ ■ ~ " ■ ■ Giant McKlnley Giant Adonis Giant Yellow Giant Psyche Giant White (dark , Philadelphia Seed Trade The entire trade here reports that busi- ness in general is showing a healthy in- crease ; counter trade is also improving iu the line of vegetable and flower seeds. At the store o£ the Henry F. Michell Co. extensive improvements are making, the balcony being extended to provide ad- ditional space for the office department. The advertising department will also be located here under the supervision of E. A. Pettit. The Johnson Seed Co. reports the ar- rival of its Gloxinias and Begonias in good order. Mail orders are also arriv- ing heavily. The new store of H. A. Dreer, Inc., is rapidly nearing completion ; seed cases and counters are being installed, and the entire store is being painted in a buff color. Implements and all sundries will be transferred to this department. At the Moore Seed Co.'s store new seed cases and various other improve- ments and additions have been made in preparation for the annual Spring rush. The Holland bulb salesmen report much increased orders right along. The orders for Daffodils among the local growers have been increased fully 50 per cent., with many new customers for iliiy class of stock added to the list of old buyers. The fact that Daffodils have sold better on this market this sea-son than any other bulb stock is no doubt re- sponsible for this. Guy Reyburn, of A. Henderson & Co., is in the city for a few days, but expects to take to the road again shortly. Gla- dioli are being shipped daily, and there is also a good demand for Rose stock for benching. A. Miller is at present on the road, but will make his arrangements to get to Cleveland soon enough for the meeting of the American Cai-natiou Suci- ety. Arnold Ringier, of the W. W. Barnard Cof, returned from an extended trip East the past week, but expects to leave again the end of the present week to attend the seventh annual convention of the Na- tional Canners' Association which will be held in Baltimore, Feb. 2 to 6. The crop of Onion sets in Chicago con- tinues to move well by all the dealers. The holdings are slightly short on whites, 1 with the normal percentage of reds and yellows. A good portion of the white sets were used for pickling purposes on account of a scarcity of pickling Onions . the past Fall. There has also been a heavy demand for the Eastern trade for yellows wiiich have given that color a lead in prices for the time being. Reds are selling most cheaply, but an improve- ment in these is looked for as the trade will have to take them on account of the shortage of yellows. I Chas. Hollenbach states that it is in- , teresting to look over the prices that many of the seed houses asked in making their bids to supply the Government with certain classes of seed for their free dis- tribution. Several items of seed were olfered to the department at a price fully 30 per cent, less than the price offered to dealers. Seedsmen from the Southern States are urging the trade in this city to write to their Congressmen to support the I Randsell-Humphreys bill for an expendi- 1 ture of $12,000,000 to complete the levee system along tlie lower Mississippi from Cairo to the Gulf. This would prevent , the disastrous losses the seedsmen suffer each year to crops of many kinds in that The Leonard Seed Co. report business the best for many seasons. There is much activity going on in all lines of the seed trade, litis house will be represented at the National Canners' Convention at Bal- timore next week. Large, weU matured, American grown Augusta, white A. HENDERSON & CO. S. M. IS6ELL & GO. JACKSON. MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO RadUh, Mliskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Sweet Com Solicited PANSIES The lennings Strain from the very finest selected plant^ ?^ering in great variety of fancy color'' il eOc; by express $3.60 per 1000; 1.00. above strain, pkg. of 5000 seeds $1.00; Cash with order. Lock Box 254, SOUTHPORT, CONN. E.B. JENNINGS Thomas J. Grey Co. J. p. A. Guerlneau Peter M. MUler Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Market Street, - Boston, Mass. Chicago Seed Trade The mail orders for January are re- orted to be considerably a'head of former ears. The response so far is from the ,'holesaJe trade lists, as in many In- ■" ca_ „ At Vaugha Seed Store the mail orders are coming in quite satisfactorily from "Vaughau's Book for Florists," which was mailed about January 1. The demand for flower seed is very good, with an increased de- mand for Cannas and Gladioli noted over previous seasons. Carl Oropp states that there are a great many shortages in flower seeds develop- ing again this season. These shortages last season caused a good deal of incon- venience to the dealers, yet the shortages of the past year were onJy trivial com- pared to what the seedsmen are now ex- periencing. The shipping of plant stock from the greenhouses at Western Springs has begun, the demand so far being for I'oses. A carload of imported dormant stock was received the past week for which there is a good demand. At Winterson's Seed Store the demand tor flower seed has started well, and the call for Cannas has never been better at this period. John Degnan states that last season, with so many new Cannas In the field, that King Humbert was losing its hold on public esteem, but ^ judging from the demand there is for it again this year, it is as much in demand as ever. The last forms of tlie large re- tail catalog of this house went to press Saturday, so that the mailing of this edi- tion will be well under way in the next few days. Purity in Seeds In testing the purity of seeds a repre- sentative sample of from 50 to 200 grains, according to the size of the seed, is taken Irom the bulk. This sample is thoroughly well mixed, and divided with a knife or rule into two parts. One of these parts is mixed and halved again, and the process repeated until a small sample of from one to five grains is obtained. This is weighed on a chemical balance, and is then scattered in a line on a large sheet of stiff white or black paper, according to the color of the seed. Commencing at the lower end of the row of seeds, each seed is examined and moved down if it is true to name, or to one side if an impurity. The line of seeds is thus worked through until all have been examined and passed or rejected. The impurities are then weighed and the percentage of purity cal- culated. Germination Tests To test germination, 100 or 200 of the pure seeds, separated from the sample, are taken. They may be germinated on damp blotting paper in an unglazed earthenware llower pot saucer stood in a vessel of water. The water must not be above the level of the blotting paper and sufficient water is absorbed to keep the paper moist. A plate is placed over the seeds to guard against undue evaporation. The seeds should be kept in a warm room, and fresh air supplied by removing the plate at least once a day. Each day the seeds that have sprouted strongly are removed and counted. By deducting the number of those which do not germinatA from the original quantity, the percentage of fertile seeds of a sample can be estimated. — "Rural Science," (published by IVIacmil- lan). January 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 219 THERE IS NO INDIAN SIGN ON THE HIGHEST QUALITY THE LOWEST PRICE The Best Bronze Ganna KING HUMBERT. In this grand Canna we have a combination of the Iiighest type of flower with the finest bronze foliage. Its flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, will measure 6 incfaef in diameter, and which are produced in heavy trusses of gigantic size, are of abrilliant orange scarlet,_ with bright red markings, while the foliage is broad and massive and of a rich, coppery bronze with brownish-green marldngs. A bold and effective variety, making a gorgeous eff $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Order now, delivery may be made at any time. THE'FIVE LEADING CANNAS RESP^grF^^'^LORs The Best Red Canna The Best Yellow Canna The finest yellow bedding Canna; flow above the foliage, the fine trusses alwi growth very uniform; color a rich golc been missing heretofore'and which < METEOR. Howers fuUy 4 inches across, color is deep crimson. Continues blooming luxuriantly all Summer. 4 feet. $1.00 per doz.,l.$8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. The Best Pink Canna ROSEA GIGANTEA. This beautiful variety has extra large flowers. Single petals are 2H inches across; color a deep, rich rose, almost a coral carmine. Height 3M feet. 60 cts. per doz.. $4.75 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. yellow, a shade that has t DC seen as far as the eye will carry. 3>^ to 4 feet. ~ $1.00 n $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. ' The Best White Canna MONT BLANC. 3K feet high, white. 40 cts. per doz.. $2.75 pe color it is almost a pure r 100. $25.00 Red-Flowering, Green Foliage LOUISIANA. A strong, vigorous-growing ' 7 feet, producing a dense mass of glossy green foliage flowers, often measuring 7 inches across. 30 cts. per do; $16.00 per 1000. A. BOUVIER. 5 feet. Dark crimson. 30 cts. per doz.. $1.75 per 100. $15.00 per lOOO BEAUTE POITEVINE. 3M feet. Dark 40 cts. per doz.. $2.75 per 100. $26.00 per BLACK PRINCE. Intense, dark, velvety g and erect, 3 to 4 feet; fine d: deep green leav( ' • ■ • cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100. »^u.uu per lU CHARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. Brighl "■ - - doz.. $1.85 per 100. $16.00 per j BEDDER. 3 feet. Intense sea $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per lOOO CRIMSO& cts. per doz.. $2.76 per 11 DUKE OF MARLBORO. 4)^ feet. Dark crimson. 35 cts. per doz^ $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. J. D. Eisele. Brilliant vermilion scarlet. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz.. $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. EXPRESS. Color scarlet crimson: the dusters are large and ipact; foliage green. Dwarf habits. 2 to 2>^ feet. 40 cts. doz.. $2.76 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. -— i.ANjn p;n» lar.T- fl.,™^,.^ ;n \, y^ $2.76 per PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. Fine larg, rich, bright orange scarlet: r doz.. $2.C 'ioo!^ i leet. do cts. per uoi.. ^tj.^ PRES. McKlNLEY. ferilli. Dwarf habit, growing only 2H to 3 feet. 35 cts. per < per 100, $20.00 per 1000. PRES. MEYER. A glorious Canna: color rich cherry producing a gorgeous effect; bronzy foliage 4 feet doz , $2,25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. PILLAR OF FIRE. The giant of its class ; grows 8 7 feet high; flowers bright crin: ' " ' erect spikes like blazing torches; invaluable for center of beds, el $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per lOOC TARRYTOWN. A grand crimson variety. 3^ 35 cts. per doz.. $2.26 cr 100. $20.00 per 1000. White and Cream Shades Pink Flowering Cannas L. PATRY. Flowers of delicate ros! the foliage. 4>i feet. 30 cts. per per 1000. LOUISE. 5 feet. A grand variety. Berat. much taller, and very free flowering. 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. MLLE. BERAT. V/, feet. Rose carmine. 30 cts. per doz.. $1.75 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. iVENUS. 3Kfeet. One of the softest and most delicately colored varieties that has yet been introduced. The flowers are of a fair size, of a soft, rosy pink, with a pretty mottled border of creamy yeUow. and has a bright green foliage. 40 cts. per doz.. $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRAND YWINE. 1 Makesaluxuriaj display of fine, large Howers fully mottled with deep cr I times narrowly edged with ost as dark as Blac t growth of dark bronze fi Color- ■ Red. Gold-Ed^ed, Spotted and Yellow Cannas DUKE OP YORK. Largest and most magnificent of the varii gated^Cannas. Bears great bunches of immense flowers; color beautiful, rich, -* -■-•- -' " throat of curiously mottled ital exquisitely edged with border of - ' "" ■«., $4.26 per changing creamy white, and each pel fine gold. 4 to 5 feet. 16 i 100. $40.00 per 1000. GLADIATOR. The flowers with cnmson. 4 feet. 30 GL&)IO-FLORA. Color a " sole .per doz.. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. JEAN TISSOT. One of the brightest; color an intense. briUiaut vermilion, with bright orange shadings. 5 feet. 35 cts. per doz.. $2.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 5)^ feet. Vermilion with gold border. 38 cts. per doz.. $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. OUEEN CHARLOTTE. 3M feet. A grand Canna with a dii. tinct golden belt around each petal, the center brilliant orange r25'ls-p:?\W°"°° •™'^- ^ «^- •"- ^^^ *'■'' ^ «»• PREMIER. Crimson red. bordered yellow. 2ii feet. 38 cts per doz.. $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. SOUV. DE A. CROZY - "^ - Yellow Shades FLORENCE VAUGHAN, cts. per doz.. $2.75 per RICHARD WALLACE. 6 feet. Yellow, spotted crimson. 40 ), $25.00 pa 1000. pleasing canary yellow ■ 100, $17.50 per 1000. Orange Shades ; Giants, for i luxuriant blossoms, true Orchid-shaped, with cts. per doz.. $2.00 hy.^ vigorous grower of 4 to 6 feet redTbeauti- age and a magnificent three petals are some- JCfrn or Brandywine has foliage '^'"S per doz.. $2.75 per 100. Humbert 35 cts. per doz.. , per doz.. $2.25 per bright gold, lack Beauty. 50 ct •zo.uu per luuu. lOAVID HARUM. 3H feet. VermiUon : $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. lEGANDALE. 4 feet. Currant red. 35 i 100. $20.00 per 1000. tING HUMBERT. For fuU description see above. 40 cts. per doz.. $2.75 per 100. -EONARD VAUGHAN. 4M feet. Bright scarlet. $3.75 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. HUSAPOLIA. This is one or the finest foliaged Cannas. with enormous musa-Uke leaves, 3 by 6 feet, of a dark green, bronze tinged color, the edges of the leaves being beautifully banded with bronze purple 35 cts. per doz.. $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. IIOBUSTA. Height 6 to 8 feet, with immense foUage. 35 cts. per doz., $2.26 per 100. $20.00 per lOOC (ilffiNANDOAH. A splendid, bronze-leaved variety: large. salmon flowers. 9 feet. 35 cts. pel doz, $2.25 per lOO. $20.00 per 1000. WYOMING. . Might.be called King the most majestic, with the double attraction of ha. . growth of rich purple foliage. Above this are bomi of massive orange-colored bio '~ ' ' ' large, rounded petals. Height per 100. $18.00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet. Green foliage; deep orange scarlet. 30 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. MRS. KATE GRAY. 6 feet. Green foliage; orange scarlet and yeUow. 36 cts. per doz.. $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas ALLEMANNIA, 4 to 5 feet. Green foliage; scarlet and yeHow. 30 cts. per doz.. $1.85 per 100. $16.00 per 1000. AUSTRIA. Pure canary yellow; an Orchid-flowering type. 8 feet. 30 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. INDIANA. 3 to 4 feet high; above this the flower spikes shoot up to a height of 6 feet, each one bearing fine, big clusters of Orchid- like flowers. Color is a glistening, golden orange, daintily marked and striped with redT Single blossoms are often 7 incha across. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000. ITALIA. 4Hfeet. Green foliage. Red bordered yeflow. 30 cts. 100. $16.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas per doz.. $1.85 i 00 per lOCO FURST BISMARCK. Rich scarlet DR. BUDINGEN. One of the most brilfiant scarlets, both the individual flowers and the trusses being of large size: bronze foUage. 4 feet. 50 cts. per doz.. $2.76 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. DR. ROBERT FUNCKE. Large flowers in heavy, dense spikes, in color the same shade as Scarlet Sage: very bnght. 4H feet 40 cts. per doz., $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 0 crimson; of large size. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100. _ s.iu.uu per iuuu. GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. Rich, deep crimson scarlet, overlaid witl spikes of good-sized flowers of good substance thrown well above the foliage, doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. GENERAL MERKEL. Scarlet, suffused with orange, base and edge of flower marbled with yeUow. 4 feet. 35 cts. per dox.. $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. ILLIAM SAUNDERS. A gorgeous bronze leaved variety. The flowers are of a bright f remarkable substance, and are produced in large trusse lAM SAUNDERS, often measuring icross. 3!^ feet. We are the largest handlers of Cannas in the world. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with any house In the Canna buslnf our Caiuiaa are true to name — two and three and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 In a box. Two can I «l sold at thousand rate; It is cheaper for you to buy a box of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantities. It any Cannas are not found here, it may be understood that they are superseded by the (oregohig, substitute or send only the best for aU purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY— WINTEBSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chlcag( doz.. $4.75 per 100, $45.00 per ui be '* cleated " together and shipped as one. If selection is left to us we will One box of ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 342 West 14fh Street NEW YORK CITY 220 The Florists' Exchange ^m^»^»M^^MWMmmmM^Mm^Mmm^M¥MM^Mm \ SUTTON'S ENGLISH SEEDS SEEDS OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. SEEDS OF THE FINEST VEGETABLES. GRASS SEEDS FOR GARDEN LAWNS. GRASS SEEDS FOR TENNIS GROUNDS. GRASS SEEDS FOR GOLF COURSES AND PUTTING GREENS. SPECIAL NOTICE Pf^e have appointed Messrs. Winter, Son ®> Co., 64-66 Wall Street, New York our Special Agents for the United States of America, and they will be pleased to take charge of and give prompt attention to any orders placed with them. SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND The Davison Montbretias This new race is far in advance of the older types and has won many awards in London, Edinburgh, Shrewsbury, Haarlem, etc. They should be included in every seed and bulb list. The greatest advance in florists' flowers in recent years. wholesale Doz. 100 COMET $2.50 S20.00 ERNEST DAVISON 75 5oo GEORGE DAVISON.. *A.M. 1902 50 325 HEREWARD *A.M. 1908 i.oo 7-00 KING EDMUND *A.M'. 1907 3-oo 22.50 LADY HAMILTON. .*A.M. 1907 i-oo 7-00 LORD NELSON *A.M. 1907 5-oo 37.50 NOR VIC *A.M. 1908 1.25 10.00 PAGEANT *A.M. 1909 3-oo 22.50 PROMETHUS *A.M. 1905 5-oo 37.50 STAR OF THE EAST. . F.C.C. 1912 21.00 WESTWICK 300 22.50 •Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society. OTHER VARIETIES GEORGE HENLEY. A.M. R.H.S $3-75 (Offered for the first time) GERMANIA. The Best scarlet $3-oo MESSIDOR. The best pale yellow lo.oo Descriptive list and special rates for large quantities on appli- cation. IRISES We hold one of the finest stocks of IRISES in Europe, mcludmg many unique hybrids. Descriptive list and quotations gratis on application. R, WALLACE & CO., ^Sand"^' Seeds with a Lineage Florists and Gardeners should know'that at Raynes Park, London, England, Messrs. James Carter & Co. have the finest and most complete testing and trial grounds in the world. Their equipment and the unique methods employed guarantee the quality of theii seeds. For genera,tions they have been cultivating, selecting and perfecting until Tested have reached the highest percentage of purity and ger- mination ition. In England, where the art of gardening is most highly developed, Carter's Seeds rank first. Ask any gardener with experience in Great Britain — he will know Carter. In Americi, Carter's Seeds have achieved a tremendous success both on large estates and in smaller gardens. We import these seeds direct from Raynes Park and carry a com- plete stock at our Boston warehouses. We issue an American Catalogue, with all prices in American money. It includes selected varieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, with valuable directions for planting and cultivation. A copy of this Catalogue will be mailed you FREE. Write Jor it today. Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc. 122 Chamber of Commerce BIdg., Boston, Mass. Canadian Branch: Toronto, Ontario. HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany L1787) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all ' CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and^FARM! SEEDS Soedaltlea: Beans. Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl-RatH, Leeks, Lettuces. Onions, Peas, RacUsbes, Spinach. Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias. Carnations, Oneraiias. Gloxinias. Paosies, Petunias, Phlox. Primulas. Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. etc. Catalogue free on applicat HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT FANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oz., »1.76 per K <«•. «1.00 per H oz. Postage paid. Cash with order. AU seeds offered are grown under my personal supervisioa on my own tag warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. seeds one I also grow largely De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application Guernsey -Grown BULBS Purchase Direct from the Growers! Golden Spur, Henry Irving, Emperor, Bicolor Victoria, etc. Largest Exporters of Freesia Refracta Alba Major syn "Purity" whole W. MAUGER & SONS Guernsey, England Reciprocity — Sa' NEXT WEEK Final Reports of Ametican Carna- tion Society's Meeting;. Januarj' 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all hinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS CUT DOWN YOUR FREIGHT BILL and Customs expenses and order your DUTCH BULBS through our BRANCH HOUSE, 200 Walnut Place, Philadelphia, Pa. FIRST CLASS STUFF ONLY GT. van WAVEREN & KRUIJFF JOHN VAN AALST SEED PHOENIX ROEBELENII We expect from our collector a fresh harvest. SANDER. Bruges, Belgium And 2S8 BROADWAY, NEW YORK stock _ _ _ feature means that a re: say, Carnations, can loo and refer to all advertls nations, large and small In addition to the regula tisements, and with no cept to us. Can you thin vertlslno service than thh Drake's Satisfactory Tomato Seed In which quality, superiority of our Strains, and very moderare prices are leading features a;trial will convince you Oz. M II Spark's EarUana $0.12 $0.4 Chalk's Early Jewel.. .12 .4 Early Acme 12 .4 Matchless 10 .3 Dwarf Champion 15 .5 New Stone 10 .3 Livingston's Favorit Livingston's Paragon Livingston's Globe. . . Livingston's Perfec- Bonnie Best. . . Dwarf Stone Golden Queen. Fordhook First. Early Detroit. ALL BY MAIL POSTPAID. ONION SETS. White and yellow. Write for quotation on your lequirements for March delivery. J. AUG. DRAKE, CnESI[M[7)ERStY Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Cases of 1000, S16.00 Lll-IUM GIGANTEUMS 7/9.1nch. 300 per case, S18.00 8/lO-lnch, 125 per case, $20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE @ CO., Inc. HORTICULTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK Catalogs Received Domestic The J. Chas. McCnllong-h Seed Co. 230-232 B. Fourth St., Cincinnati, O. — Seeds. C. H. Kennerly, Kennerly-Hickman Block, Palatka, Fla. — Seeds, poultry ap- pliances, implements. Forest Nnrsery and Seed Co., Mc- Minnville, Tenn. — Wlaolesale trade list of forest and shade trees. J. M. Ttorhum & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. — Seed list. A short selection of "desirable items" are named in front. _Eoman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New L. E. -WllUams, Exete N. H.— Price list of collected plants; also seeds of plants. Thomas J. Grey Co., 32 S. IMarket loston, Mr— "'-' "' '"'- ~-' ists of R perennials. O. H. Hnnkel Co., and Wernich Seed Co., Milwaukee, Wis. — Hunkel's seeds, a freely illustrated list; .also a separate on the front. Head's Ber^enfield Nurseries, Bergen- fleld, N. J.— Dahlias, select lists and novelties for 1914, also of Carnations and Chrysanthemums. Georg-e H. Mellen Co., Innisfallen Greenhouses, Springfield, Ohio. — General catalog of seeds,, palm plants, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Dahlias. _ Pettier, PlBke, Bawson Co., 12 and 13 Panueil Hall sq., Boston, Mass. — Seed annual, a v.ery comprehensive and close- ly illustrated list, comprising farm seeds, lawn grasses, flower and vegetable seeds, perennial plants, Roses, fruit and ornamentals, while the latter section is devoted to insecticides, fungicides, tree sprayers and other garden and farm tools and implements. John S. Armstrong-, Ontario, Cali- fornia.— A beautifully printed catalog of How the ?ards beauty nple safely out of door Henry P. Mlohell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. — Michell's seed book. 1914; also wholesale seed list, and of bulbs, plants and garden tools. These two catalogs, taken together, weigh 2iy2 02., and the postage on them even to New York was lie. To California it would be double this amount. Among the novelties we notice Asparagus Hatcheri new red Sunflower, Arte- misia lactiflora and new scarlet Gera- nium Helen Michell. B. & J. Parciuhar 8c Co., 6 and 7 S. Market St., Boston. Mass. — Farquhar's Garden Annual, 1914. A splendidly complete catalog of seeds, plants, fruits ■ ^ stoclt. The introduc- evoted to descriptions plants from the wilds them being the follow- Two New Dwarf Polyantha Roses for 1914 MARIE (Polyantha) Strong growth, beautiful, glossy green foliage, does not grow higher than 20-24 inches, large flowers of a new color, soft apple blossom; blooming with large clus- ters from May till November; 100-150 flowers on one cluster is no rarity; large full double flowers, quite hardy, almost free from mildew. A cross between an unnamed seedling and Wichuraiana. Awarded, as No. 600, the first prize, a large Gold Medal at the great Rose Show, Boskoop, Holland, July, 1913. Botli of the Roses will be on $1.25 each, $10.00 PEACH BLOSSON A strong, upright growing Polyantha Rose, glossy green foliage, hardy, height 20-24 inches, well formed, double flower; color as name indicates, like the blossom of a peach; very large clusters with about 200 buds or flowers on one cluster. A Polyantha for the market as the flowers do not fall off but remain very long on, qual- ! ity flowers from May till November. A cross between a Wichuraiana and an un- named seedling. Almost free of mildew. i Awarded, as No. 605, a large .Silver Medal at the great Rose Show, Boskoop, Holland, July, 191.3. sale to the Trade, April, 1914. per 10, $40.00 per 50. nd Hypericum able catalog for reference. Harrison's Nurseries, (J. ( & Sons) Berlin. Maryland.- -. Harris -Thii Peaches, of the picture will certainly attract un- tion for the reason that it is the first in that line which len so thoroughly illustrated It contains numerous repre- in full color, of Apples, Pears, •apes. Strawberries, etc. This being well done, therefore the catalog will surely acn more attention to the merit laterial so illustrated than if the had been in plain black and We hail this progress toward a A. A. NYVtlDT, i")st6«owE. BOSKOOP, HOllAND FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 500,000 Tuberous Begonias Single, double, frilled, Rmbriata, etc., etc. Separate colors. AT BARGAIN PRICES Get my quotations today, by writing to my representative Mr. W. G. KONING, H stone °StreetVNEW YORK CITY EMILE VERCAUTEREN, '^^''''^beI^IE^"^^^- g-^ w m "rkf/^T T T C We are the largest grow- Xfm j^lf Iff I J U iJ era of aU leading varieties. Ask for prices DE RUYTER & HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK, HOLLAND Address: 12 Broadiiiay, New York ^^^"^^^"^^^^"^^^^^^^Reciprocity-^a^Ttin^e Exchange 222 The Florists' Exchange ###: :###: MATCHLESS WINNER OF THE FRED DORNER MEMORIAL MEDAL at Cleveland this week (Jan. 28, 1914) DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early for MATCHLESS, the NEW COMMERCIAL WHITE CARNATION. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non- bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. Orders Booked Now for February Delivery r### ALL STOCK SOLD TO FEBRUARY PRICE FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS : $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per iOOO (ORIGINATORS) ^ The Matchless White. Unequaled in size, form and depth of flower. Cottage Gardens Company, inc. QUEENS, NEW YORK :^## SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES "THE LOOP! THE LOOP'S THE THING!" VVrlte for Price List C THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Mannlactarers ol Self-tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (PATENTED) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA illustrations of Mr. Arends' Astilbe Arendsii and notes of other new forms, Primula obconlca, Iris pumila hybrida. De Graaff Bros., Zitd. Leiden, Hol- land Wholesale catalog of bulbs and plants. A splendidly printed and or- derly arranged list, with good and com- plete descriptions of all lines of stock There are two colored sheets. Inset, one Tulips, the of Narcissi. In CARNATION CUTTINGS wSJIf SS^.^x?J ^^ ENCHANTRESS WHITE PERFECTION WHITE ENCHANTRESS BEACON MRS. C. W. WARD $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. HF§T?n°'\^' J L«f d" in dark pink class. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. acKjLLU, Leader m scarlet class. $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per IOOO. Sendforprlceaon'MUMCuttliiti. All leading commercial varieties JAMES D. COCKCROFT. Northport, L I., N. Y. 500,000 CARNATIONS .r.^l^£i'i''^"?i'"" "''■'''° P'*?' '°.I'"= production of Rooted Carnation Cuttings. Our stock plants ISL™r^ ^ *'"' '"■ '"ttmgs only. E.penence proves that cuttings grown from this kind of stock are CARNATION SPECIALISTS Registered Carnations Our own productions or PORTOLA. A satiny La Fran, hade Mra. c. vrrwaii:"^^:: 5 per cent, discount whe filled in I SMITH dfc OAIViyBTT, 3.00 25.00 White Wonder.. 3.00 25.00 1 Rosette. Dark pink •. Orders .$3.00 $25.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 4.00 35.00 . 4.00 35.00 Geneva, IV. Y. CARNATION White Enchantress. . Yellmr Prince 8.00 QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, OUIDNICK, R.l. J. H. Gushing, prop. P. O., Anthony, R. I. SPLIT CARNATIONS Sis NS'^oSi^^a Pillsbury Caroatioo Staple Patented Un mo for 11.00 postpsU I.L.PILLSBURT GALESBURO, ILL. . The white novelty, 6 inches in diameter. All in a class by themselves. Rooted Cuttings: S12.00 per 100, SIOO.OO per 1000 RICHARD DIENER & CO., Mountain View, Cai 3 due — Mention Exchange ighe pe of catalog and we think the — -" --- T' ' better price will ern is also distribi stock for which obtained. This cc ing a little circul rison Trees Succ Priedr. C. Pomrencte, Altona-Ham- burg, Germany. — Seeds. Dickson 85 Bobinson, Cathedral St.. Manchester. Seeds. Gilbert & Son, Anemone Nurseries, Dyke, Bourne, Lines., Eng. — Sweet Peas. C. Jonkheer & Sons, Hillegom, near Haarlem. Holland. — Spring offer of Dutch bulbs and plants. plants; each a separate and arranged list. Qeorg-e Arends, Ronsdorf, Rheinland, Germany. — Seed catalog. There are fine GuADALOUPE, Cal. — Conditions so far for Sweet Peas have been perfect Our sixty acres devoted to this crop were planted under idea] conditions and came through the ground a hundred per cent, stand. Up-to-date we have received nine inches of rain with a big storm still rag- ing and the two wettest months ahead of us, compared with a total rainfall of Sin. for the whole of last season. The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Seed Trade Notes] A party from ithe American Agricul- tural Commission, some two hundred members of which were sent out from the United Sitates for the purpose of studying agricultural co-operative under- takings in Europe, visited L. Daelinfeldt, Odense, Denmark, where they found one of the largest seed growing establish- tablishment. After the visit Edward D. Winslow, U. S. iConsul General at 'Copen- hagen, wrote Mr. Daehnfeldt, advising him to correspond with the agricultural departments of the States of Jllinois, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, in regard' to seed grain matters, the States named raising Winter grains, one of the specialties of the Daehnfeldt establish- ment. BusinesslTroubles New Yoek, N. T.— A petition in bank- ruptcy has been filed against Mary W. Giatras of 238 Columbus ave,, by these creditors : The Growers' Cut Flower Co., $1,745 ; Gerard Dreyer, $99 ; and H. M. Weiss, $15. ranuary 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 223 WHEN WE SAY THAT THE Philadelphia Pink is the best true Rose Pink Carnation in sight today, we simply mean that you will cut high grade blooms, and plenty of them, throughout the Season, and that it is an ideal variety in every respect. Mr. Joseph Hill, of the E. G. Hill Co., says: "There is no question as to the productiveness of the variety, and the color is pleasing indeed. I do not have the least doubt but that this variety will be quite an acquisition to our list of commercial Carnations." And this from Mr. Lars Anderson: "I have seen nothing to compare with them. After my study of Philadelphia, and my test of the blooms, I can honestly say to every grower to buy Philadelphia, because it ranks ahead of White Wonder and Enchantress." Cablegram received from Mr. Wells, of Merstham, England, Dec. i6th: "Award Merit Philadelphia, Royal Horticultural Society today." But, seeing is believing. Come to Detroit and see for yourself thirty thousand plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of Philadelphia Pink will surpass your own expectations. All orders booked now are for February de- livery. Prices: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 2500 at $95.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky (Si Co. 1218 Betz BIdg., Philadelphia, Pa. PINK SUPREME The Carnation for Money Production Early, free, persistent, non-bursting; maices ideal plants in field, lifts easily. Color: light-shell pink, does not fade in hot weather. Tested thoroughly by five competent growers and easily outblooms all others of its color. Awarded Report of Merit at Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston 1913. First prize at show of Boston Co-operative Flower Market, April 1913. In heavy demand at every high class store in Boston. Rooted Cuttings now ready, $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. H. LEACH, North Easton, Mass., or J. M. COHEN, »°&S.-S1Sk"?t^r" Boston, Mass. Give credit where credit Is dne — Mentloa ElzcliBiige Dorner's Novelties CHAMPION YELLOW PRINCE YELLOWSTONE |HEN deciding what to plant for scarlet, keep in mind our variety •'Champion." All during its try-out it has never failed to come early and has always produced a heavy cut for Christmas. CHAMPION is right on time with an enormous crop for the Holidays and is in the scarlet class what White Wonder is in the white. Bright scarlet in color, 3- to 3H-inch flower, long, stiff stems, good calyx, and its excellent keeping qualities com- bined with a strong habit and great productiveness will place it at the head of all scarlet Carnations for commercial grow- ing. Grow Champion— it is good early, all through the season and even into the hot Summer months. We have an immense stock that is producing fine, plump cuttings — Give us your order now — do not wait. Price: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 2500 for $237.50; 5000 for $450.00. YELLOW PRINCE and YELLOWSTONE are the leaders in the yellow class. Good yellow Carnations will sell. Have you ever tried any? Have you had the right varieties? Try Yellow Prince and Yellowstone ; they will convince you as to the com- mercial value of a yellow Carnation. Price: $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. 2500 for $178.50, 5000 for $350.00. Standard Varieties We have large stocks of Gloriosa, White Wonder and White Enchantress growing for cuttings only. Order now for early delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Gloriosa $4.00 $30.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Benora 4.00 30.00 Rosette 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow 3.00 25.00 Ik F. Dorner & Sons Co. LAFAYETTE, - INDIANA J 224 The Florists^ Exchange PEERLESS PINK The New Carnation That Stands First in the Hearts of Conservative Carnation Growers The Best Dark Pink Carnation, because it produces more flowers in one season than most varieties do in two. If it pays to grow ordin- ary varieties, Peerless more than doubles your profits. Cross between Alvina and Beacon. Color. — Brilliant rosy pink, afterglow shade does not turn blue on the edge with age. Always bright and cheery. Stem. — Medium thin, wiry, holdiiig the fiowers gracefully. Calyx. — Strong, long, non-bursting. Form. — Large 3 to 3}4 in. fuU flowers, nicely fringed, standing out well and showing the flower off to good advantage. Habit. — The plants have the ideal upright growth producing very Uttle grass. Breaks from the base of the plant, each shoot making a rapid growth, producing flowers in a remarkably short time. One of the best keepers and shippers. We ship it to all parts of the country with good success. No other variety can equal Peerless PuJc in productiveness. 7 blooms per plant from Sept. 1 to Jan. 1. 2000 plants produced 14,092 blooms. All cuttings guaranteed. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Special discounts on large quantities. The Her£lld Scarlet. The only variety to win first prize for three consecutive years — best 100 blooms, red or scarlet. Only variety introduced last year that was shown at the Cleveland Show. The Herald is making good everywhere. The earliest and best scarlet the year around. Rooted Cuttings, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. ..t. „,«. m. 30 E. Randolph St.,Chlcago, III. IT WILL PAY YOU TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE NEW CARNATION Produces Strong Flowering Stem Cuttings which Propagate Easily. (( GORGEOUS » Blooms average 3}^i to 4 inches when fully de- veloped. Watch its record at Florist Qub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO AND SEE IT GROWING PACIFIC STATES. MARTIN © FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS © SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa. PETER FISHER. Ellis, Mass. Prloe— TO TRADE ONLY ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100, $10.00, 50 @ 100 rate; per 1000, $100.00 No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from alwve price, irrespective of quantity bought, descriptive circular to either of the above firms, and ENCLOSEj^YOUR BUSINESS CARD. J^^Watch the square spacea in this ad, each week"^^ ■ you read this advt. In th, Bxchaaje CARNATION CUHINGS '"■ ^^""^^^ Delivery COMMODORE $6.00 $50.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3.00 25.00 BEACON 3.00 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 100 1000 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Elxcbapge $6.00 per 100 ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOUZF BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Orders now booked $50.00 per 1000 February delivery Give credit where c THE AMERICAN CARNATION By C. W. WARD A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. Send Tor Sample Pages PRICE, $5.50 PUB. CO., Ltd., 2 to 8 Duane St., NEW YORK ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Strong and healthy Northport and Glorlosa. 335.00 per 1000. White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Victory. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. fLORAl Hill GARDENS (G. f. Ncipp, Prop.) CHATHAM, N. J. Nearly 10,000 subscribe for THE EXCHANGE and we are gaining TLevr readers wreekly. SOUTHERN STATES Houston, Tex. Camphor Trees for Streets The I. M. Johnson Co. has just unloaded two cars of trees and shrubs, mostly hardy palms and Camphor trees- stock that this company has been obliged to secure to augment its regular supply to keep up with trade demand, thought," said Mr. Johnson, as he spected the splendid condition of the stock just arriving, "that this little sup- ply would tide us over a few days, but no sooner had we begun to place the stock in our display yard when here comes T. C. Dunn and cleans us out of 68 our choicest Camphor trees, all root pruned, which we are to set out around his property at once. This, with other orders, is going to keep our planting stafiE busy for some time to come. I am glad to see people who have been accustomed to Oaks, Elms and other shade trees drifting to Camphors, for there is surely no better tree for general planting, for the very good reason that Camphor, we get it in the sap. is of the greatest value as an insecticide, so that the Camphor tree is never troubled with in- sects, and mosquitoes at no time will come around where they are. We are getting from $5 to $10 each for these trees, with our full guarantee as to grow- ing, and I believe if the present demand for them continues, we are going a long way to exhaust all available supply, espe- cially the larger trees." The very warm weather throughout all of January has been most phenomenal, and with Roses blooming out of doors everywhere, and buds of trees swelling, it is most unfortunate that we are not getting Winter weather when it is due. It about predicts the usual cold freeze or blizzard later on, which, with sap run- ning in all kinds of vegetation, means a most disastrous occurrence that is likely to set Spring back very late, and injure the fruit crop. Surely before February is over this is most likely to occur, and today home grown Strawberries are sell- ing on the streets at 250. per quart, and enough left to ship a few to Northern markets. AH the florists have had an unusually good trade, particularly with funerals this month, and they have an abundant home grown stock of Sweet Peas, Narcissus, and Hyacinths to make up all required work, with the addition of some very beautiful home grown Carnations. The Kerr people have been most fortunate with their Carnation growing this season, and are cutting quantities every day, of the finest kind of stock. The Rose Sunburst, both in design work and as cut flowers for bouquets, is proving most popular with the trade, owing to its distinct appearance and deli- cate shadings. The blooms are coming in after the Am. Beauty, and becoming popular on account of the extravagant price of Beauty. Honston as a Supply Center "It is only a matter of time," sug- gests one of the leading retailers "when Houston will grow her own wholesale flowers, and by- maintaining right- tem- peratures in thclTJiouses we can do 3ust The Florists' Exchange 223 Carnation Cuttings — A splendid stock to offei our trade, not only the novelties but standard vaiieties as well A large supply to select from, gi-own especially for us. Eveiy cutting that goes out has our guarantee back of it. 100 ^ 1000 Matchless $12.00 $100.00 Enchantress Supreme. . . 6.00 50.00 Northport 6.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W.. Ward 3.00 25.00 lienora. (Best variegated) 6.00 40.00 White Wonder '3.S0 30.00 Ooraeous 12.00 100.00 Peerless Pink. (Dark pink) 12.00 100.00 Gloria. (Shell pink) 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar. (Deep crimson) 12.00 100.00 •- Champion (Dorner's new red) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.00 Pink DeUght 6.00 60.00 Eureka 3.60 30.00 Herald 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa 5.00 40.00 YeUow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 Yellow Stone (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 26.00 Ward 3.00 25.00 Comfort St. Nicholas... Harlowarden. . Victory Ribbons and Supplies-|^-Li;!sTvrk'rffilJ talogues, advise us at once and we will mail you a cop; From 7:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. p > S. S. Pennoch-Meehan Co l^^^M I THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA '^^X/l 7 Philadelphia New York ^ ly 1608-20 Ludlow Street 1 1 7 West 28th Street 1 Z^ Washington Baltimore 1 2 1 6 H Street, N. W. Franklin and St. Paul Sts. ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- droblums, Oncldiums, Cypripedlums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices ligbt. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE OrchidiGrower FALL RIVER, MASS. Write them top read tbla advt. In the Hrcb>nge ORCHIDS! Fresh imported. Orders taken now to sure early delivery Spring, 1914, for Orchids. Semi-established CATTLEYAS ready for im- mediate delivery. Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAUCUS. N. J. ORCHIDS and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HLRRELL SOUTHERN STATES— Continued as well as the very best that is being shipped in here eliminating the pickled stuff, loss and all. Surely at certain sea- sons of the year we are the goats in the business, but do not be surprised if you hear of a big establishment for wholesale growing here at any time." "The City Beautiful" The Florists' Club has issued tickets to their "Planting Week" banquet at $1 a plate at the new Rice Hotel, February 13, and some of the most talented speakers in the city will respond to the toasts. Ladies are to be invited, and as the number is to be 'limited to 200 on this occasion, it is promised there will be a scramble tor tickets. The club has grown by leaps and bounds in popularity on account of the broad spirit in doing so much to beautify the city, wholly re- gardless of pecuniary expense. The growth is spreading also to the promise of a State organization. Mr. Wolf, flo- rist of Waco, was most enthusiastic for the move, during his visit to the city this week, so that the Houston florists taking the lead are mailing circular letters to every florist in the State, asking their views of the organization, with a view to a State meeting probably at Waco, dur- ing April. L. S. Mitchell. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. FALL RIVER, MASS. GWe credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Greenville, Texas In passing through Greenville it is al- ways a great pleasure to stop at the Greenville Floral Company's place on Augusta St. Here past associations with greenhouses and flowers are thoroughly revived, but this is not all. Mr. and Mrs. Emile Bovey, who run the business, have not only be- come thoroughly Americanized, but pos- sess the true Southern hospitality for which this section is famous. This young couple deserve great credit for the success they have made, and their genial manner has won for them not only a host of warm friends, but a good trade as well. The stock of about 4000 Carnations is Princess Dagmar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 ANA/ARDED At tne iviassacnusetts Horticultural Society Boston, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, April, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carna- tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show . April, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best Carnations, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company '*C "^it^aein TOO refl^SiradYnTSe"Bichailse in excellent shape and throwing an abun- dance of flowers of good quality. The Christmas sales exceeded anything in their previous history in Greenville. As a leader they disposed of Paper- white Narcissus, three in each pan, at 25c. each, and found ready sale for some 600 pans. Their Carnations led in cut flowers at from .$1.50 to $2 per doz. Everything was cleaned up. Mr. Bovey had the recent Milford-Curry church wed- ding at which baskets filled with Roses, Holly and red Quercus predominated. The artistic work was favorably com- mented upon not only by the local press, but by individuals as well. Considerable landscape work has been done, among which was the planting of 6000 Armour River Privet around the City Park, and a lawn, Pansy bed and evergreens at G. S. & A. Depot. Very bad, rainy weather prevailed dur- ing the holidays, but otherwise the Win- ter has been open, with no snow to date and scarcely any ice. Chas. A. Moss of Spartanburg, vice- president of the S. A. F. & O. H. for South Carolina, recently desired, by reason of the pressure of business, to resign and very kindly recommended the writer for the vacancy, but owing to his similar position with regard to ofiicial duties, it was necessarily declined with great re- gret. Mr. Moss is an unusually capable man for that position, and in view of his always making a success of anything he undertakes, is the right man in the right place. Jas. L. Cahbebt. Cattleya Mossiae and|other Venezuelan Orchids furnished by ADOLF A. SACHSE Orchid Collector Apartado 278, in Caracas, Venezuela, S. A. Win help all aroand If you mention Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety Washington, D. C Roses and Carnations are still scarce. Violets are more plentiful ; New York Violets are displayed in some of the win- dows, selling for 50c. a bunch. Singles bring $2 per 100. Cattleyas are plenti- ful and sell for what they will bring in lots in 50 and 100. Mr Heacock of Wyncote. Pa., was in town this week. O. A. O. O. SEASONABLE STOCK ,„.„ ASPARAGUS Sprengerl, 3-in..$5.00 BEGONIA Semperflorens. In bloom, 4-in 8.00 CHERRIES. Dwarf, in full fruit, 4-in 12.60 CYCLAMEN. In bud, 4-in. . . . 20.00 DRACAENA Indivlsa, 6-in 25.00 FERNS. Pleiaonl; Whitmani 6-in 25.00 6-in 60.00 GENISTA, 4-in 15.00 GENISTA, 6-in 35.00 PETUNIAS. Double Purple and White, 2K-in 3.00 rHEPKKHAMflORALCO., FfAIRHAVEN, iVlA.SS, R. Ff. D. IVo. I6S en orderlna viri mention The Exchanae. NEXT WEEK— Final report of Ameri- can Carnation Society's Meeting. 226 The Florists' Exchange Nitrsery Stock for Florists' Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, CLEMATIS. PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. •7 Yaar* ^«^rit« for our >Vhole*al0 l.ls« lOOO Aoros W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON. MASS. m CHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDE^N, Boskoop, Holland V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CX»IATI8, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland ManetU Stocks for GrafUng 'SS.V^Vf ENGI-ISH OR FRENCH GRO>VN No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York Qlre credit where credit Ifl dne — Men We are in a Position %r^?£t"°v?m"1,rd?ddrd'; attractive to anyone who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the marlcet for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergreens, send in your listu and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City Otto Heinecken Horticultural Agency WhltehaU BIdg. 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Representative of: J. HeiBS Sons, Halstenbek (Gennany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E.Neiibert,Waiidsbek (Gennany) LUy of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Keilholz, Quedlinbur^ (Germany) Higii Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (HoUand) Wholesale Bulb Grower Alio HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, a* nODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, PALMS, ETC WRITE FOR PRICES DIRECT IMPORTATIONS fall and Spring Shipments Aaaleng. Palma, Baya, etc^ from Bdsium. Beftonla. Glosliila Bulbs, Dec. sEupmmt. Boxwood, Rosea, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maplea, Planes, etc., from Oudenboscli, Holland. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. ACHILLEA Asrard of Merit, Nat. Hardy Plant Soc, 1913 Flret Class Cert. Royal Caledonian Soc.,1913 A new, hardy plaut of very great merit. Flowers over one inch across, purest white, very fluffy; a great advance on the old Pearl. Strong, fied-grown stock, $2.25 per doz., Tbe Carden. — Certainly a great improvement on the old Pearl. Nurseryman & Seedsman. — As the best Achillea their attention to a good thing. Felton & Son, Court Florist. — Your Achillea is the richest, whitest and choicest padding 1 : Achillea; fin References or cash required from unknown cor- respondents. Illustrated circular on demand. Perry's Hardy Plant farms, ^""lic^LA'Sl!""'- -! Reelproclty — Saw It In the Exchange Ampelopsis Veitchii ■ Per 109 IS-inch, weU rooted stock $2.80 10 to 18-lnch, well rooted stock 2.00 California Privet Per 100 . .$3.00 .. 6.00 McHUTCHISON 17 Murray St., NEW YORK 1 yon read thU advt. In the I 2 to 3 feet, extra fine. . . B to 4 feet, big bunches. JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightstown, N. J. Olre credit where crrdit Is dm California Privet Berberis Thunbergil I hare the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, A^aragus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A, BENNETT, "5ir,r.!:- Robbinsvllle, N.J. Northern Grown Nursery Steele We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonalh. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. Worth Jbington, Mass. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES BVERGREBNS VINES and ROSES W. B. WHITTIER ®. CO. DEAL FINE STOCK of RHODODENDRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDAS FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, "'^iSUS:?*' ELIZABETH, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange P.OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Juat Received From our HoUand Nurseries 1 Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Hiirs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small sizes Price List now ready The D. HHI Nursery Co., Inc. dundeeTill. MIchelsen & Co, Naarden, HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifer* Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies. Etc. Ca taloftue on appll cation. American Bind Your Florists' Exchange We offer you the best and simplest binder made for the purpose. It will cost you One Dollar, postpaid. You need it. Our publication is too valuable to be thrown away after one perusal. Nothing so convincing of the truth of this statement as the index we will send you at the completion of each volume, thus giving you immediate reference to countless cultural facts, data, etc., enumerated during that period. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANOB c/o MUniS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, New Yorh Q Wm halp all Monnd If yoo mcntloii the Biehaag Evergreens rOR ROCKERIES H, den Ouden (SiSot Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogu EBBINGE&VANGROO! BOSKOOP, HOLLAND llar«r Nanary Slwli, Saeb •• n. p. BOaii ■ HODODENDRONS.AZALEAS.CLeMATI ■ UXUa. CHOICE EVER6REENS,PE*Nlt Etc. A»k Iw «■<•■•■• January 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 227 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN | President, J. B. Pilkington, Portland, Ore.; vice- | J resident, Henry B. Chase, Chase, Aia.; secretary, * OHN Hall. Rochester, N. Y.; treasurer, Petek I YouNGERS, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- * tion will be held in Cleveland, C, June 24 to 26, 1914. | Ijibocedrus EuOnyinUS radicanS '^ entirely different. They are true evergreens, which As a pot plant for Christmas and Easter sales, florists ,, .,, . . '® ^°^ *-'^^ ^^s^ with the common sorts; for example, find It excellent, forcing well, and forming a mass of {Subject of tins week s illustration) ovalifollura and Sinense are evergreen about Philadel- bloom, thus eclipsing any other flowering plant now With, its introduction to our horticulturists, now phia when in well sheltered places or where the Winters grown for the purpose, many years ago, Euonymus radicans wias not recog- are mild. But the broad-leaved sorts, which are repre- This Azalea is readily increased from cuttings placed nized as a trailing or climbing plant, but was treated sented by L. Japonicum and L. lucidum, are entirely in a greenhouse, as are all the varieties of amoena, as a shrub. Later, when its true character was dis- hardy, as well as evergreen, in the Southern States, and it is quite interesting to see little plants just rooted covered, there was a good deal of satisfaction expressed, and lucidum is quite so at Philadelphia. L. Japonicum showing flowers, which they do from their earliest because that in the colder States years. there was hardly a single repre- sentative of a hardy evergreen climber, such as it proved to be When set out now as a shrub, as it often is, it makes a great number of shoots from the ground, coming up many feet in a close column, perhaps a dozen or more shoots close together, much as the top growth of the plant of our photograph displays, every shoot appearing to help sustain the rest Planted to a group of rocks, as this plant is, it suits the situa- tion well, the whole forming such an admirable picture that we mere glad to photograph it. Rarely is this subject so well planted as it is in this case. It makes a more pleasing picture now that some parts of the rocks are stiU bare than it will when it has extended to cover them all. There is a variegated leaved va- riety, which is also useful. A small spray of it may be seen at the base of the green leaved one. There are certain walls of build- ings the Euonymus may be planted to advantageously. It is a close clinging subshrub, and the leaves appear to lie almost flat to the wall, giving the whole a close, smooth appearance, very different to that of an English Ivy covered wall, or that of one on which Am- pelopsis Veitchii clings. The Vir- ginia Creeper and Ampelopsis Veitchii both have their leaves standing away out from the wall, and besides this the Virginia Creeper vriU often have a stray shoot that declines to cling, stand- ing out from the wall a little. A wall covered with the close cling- ing Euonymus has a very differ- ent appearance to one covered with the Ampelopsis. T „„ -I? A few years ago the Japanese «len olk Evergreen Oak, Quercus acuta, green Oak ^^^ ^j^^^ a place in a Philadelphia collection to test its hardiness, and though in an exposed position, it weathered the Winters very well. After Euonymus radicans several years' trial it was considered to be uite hardy be planted There are several evergreen Oaks that mav as hardy farther South, the Cork Oak, Q. Sub( but there is no other one that can be so considered for Northern planting. And even at Philadelphia the foli- age suffered very much, which was regretted, as in sheltered positions or in warmer places than the city named, its foliage is considered the handsomest of all evergreen Oaks. Its leaves, oblong in outline, are of a glossy green color. This tree is of good shape, and in height it appears to be of medium growth. Considering its hardiness at Philadelphia, it indicates it to be a desirable tree for planting anywhere south of that city. It should prove a great attraction as being rare among Oaks, and especially as being of an ever- green character. Evergreen Ligustr as Tub Plants Considering the beautiful foliage of the broad-leaved Ligustrums, and the de- mand there is for such a class of plants for tub uses, it is surprising that there are not more attempts to grow these shrubs. Everyone knows of the value of the Sweet Bay, I,aurus nobilis, for the purpose, and most useful It is, but here, with the broad-leaved Ligustrums before one, there is something with far more handsome foli- age and hardier. These broad-leaved Ligustrums must not be con- founded with the common Ligustrums, for their foliage is not as hardy as lucidum, but it stands considerable freezing, as much or more, perhaps, as the Sweet Bay, so that in this respect the Bay has no advantage over it, and compared with lucidum it Is not as hardy. The foliage of these evergreen Ligustrums is of a lustrous green, and much thicker and heavier, in this respect having few equals among evergreens. Grown in tubs they could be used for all the purposes that Bays are, and should be trained bush shape or as pyra- mids as might he desirable. The fact of their comparative hardiness is much in their favor and allows of their being stored in Winter with more ease. If to be used on porches they can be kept on a porch all Winter, provided care be given that they receive attention to proper watering. Certain- ly the hardiest one, lucidum, would endure the cold of zero unharmed if Japonicum would not. Azalea. Almost every one familiar with hardy w- i%« ■ • shrubs knows of Azalea amoena, the ninoaegiri beautiful Japanese species that flowers early in Spring. The flowers are of a deep carmine color, while its leaves are quite small, about the size of the common Box. It is evergreen too, its foliage changing to a bronze color in Winter. The one our notes relate to primarily, Azalea Hino- degiri, is a greatly improved form of amoena, in every way stronger and more vigorous. The flowers are larger, the foliage larger, and its growth, too, is strong- er. It is a most beautiful shrub. Its bright carmine flowers are produced in enormous quantities, so much so that when in bloom there is a solid mass of color, completely hiding the rest of the plant. It is quite hardy even in zero weather, so is now to be seen in nearly every garden. It is planted not only singly, but often in masses and in rows, to make lines of color in Spring. It is a pleasure to call attention to Libocedrus decurrens, one of the lovely evergreens of Oregon and California, because its home being on the mountains of those States, chiefly, its hardiness is of such a nature that it can be treated as a hardy evergreen in Pennsylvania plantings, and in all the extensive territory south of this State. This evergreen is more nearly related to the Thuya than to any other tree, and in its growth it makes the same tall, pyramidal outline, and its seeds resemble it more closely than that of any other genus. There are but few of this tree in collections, chiefly because nurserymen do not keep it. Their efforts are more in the line of growing quan- tities of more common trees that are called for in large lots, and no one of them makes a specialty of get- ting together the rarer trees, though the seeds of those are as easily had as those of this Libocedrus. There are some beautiful trees of it in Washington, D. C., in the public grounds, and it seems a shame that there are so few nurseries offering trees to their customers. It would add so much to the pleasure of those having room to have a specimen of it on their grounds. Referring again to the desire of nurserymen to con- sider the growing of stock in quantities mainly, there seems no reason why this Libocedrus, as well as other choice and rare evergreens, should not be so grown. There seems no reason to doubt that the Libocedrus would be called for in quantities just as the Arborvitse and other popular evergreens are; or that it would pay any firm to make a specialty of growing a stock of these hardy, rare, and beautiful trees. All dealers of seeds from Oregon and California can supply the seeds of the Librocedrus. TV.^ w- ■*■ It is not well known that the Chio- rSL^r^li.^ nanthus has both sterUe and perfect Ch.onanthus flowered sorts, but any one having knowledge of several specimens of them will have no- ticed that such is the case; some bear fruit, others never. This leads to the importance of propagating only the perfect flowered one when one has the choice, for when its berries are ripe they add much to the value of the bush when in flower in early Spring. The propagation must be by using the wood of the fruit- ing kind only, as of course, no reliance can be placed on seedlings. In Europe, grafting the Chionanthus on the Ash is practiced almost entirely. The Ash is closely allied to it and makes an excellent stock, and when grafts are placed on it there are strong plants the following Fall, fit for selling at once. The Lilac and the Privet are also close relations of the Chio- nanthus, and without doubt either could be used as a stock, but these would not give the vigor to the cions the Ash would. It may be that the fact of there be- ing fruiting and non-fruiting sorts of Chionanthus is not well known in Europe, as it is not here, hence if one desired to import such stock, care should be given to stipulate for the desired kind. An additional reason why Europeans graft this shrub is that though seeds sprout well they require a whole year to do it. Sown in Autumn, there is no evidence of their growing until the second Spring follows. This being the case it is much the better way to mix the seeds in a box of soil and keep them in this way a year, than sow them, thus saving all the care they would need if in a bed for so long a time. As White Fringe the Chionanthus is better known. As an ornamental shrub or small tree it ranks high. In early Spring it is loaded with pendulous panicles of fringelike white flowers of great beauty, whether a fruiting kind or not. But if a fruiting one, clusters of berries form which, when ripe, are not unlike grapes. Some observers say the flowers of the sterile variety are rather more handsome than those of the other, which, if so, would be some compensation for lack of fruit. In a wild condition the White Fringe is found from southern Pennsylvania to Florida, usually in half swampy places where it is found at times as a small tree, where surrounding growth has caused it to struggle upward to get the light. 228 The Florists' Exchange The Sensational New Yellow Cactus Dahlia GOLDEN GATE I^SNE of Burbanlv's creations ob' ill t'^'i'^sd eight years ago from a 1^^ seed in a packet of Burbanlc's collection of Dahlia seeds. Received certificate of merit at Nassau County Horticultural Society's Dahlia Show, 1909, and at the exhibition of the Amer- ican Institute, 1912. The best all- around Dahlia in existence, a sure, free, medium-early bloomer, large, double flowers, never shows open center; a true Cactus type, color yellow, shading to old gold; sturdy, upright growth, not to be compared with the sprawling- growing yellow Cactus now in cultiva- tion. As a garden variety it is not surpassed by any other Dahlia, as the plants become one mass of golden blooms which can be seen a great dis- tance, surpassing in color effect all other Dahlias. This Dahlia caused a sensation at the exhibition of the American Institute. We included three blooms of Golden Gate in a collection of 25 varieties of DahUas at the annual fair, 1911, of the Queens and Nassau County Agricultural Society, winning first prize for collection, competing against one of the largest bulb growers Stock limited. Write for general wholesale hst . f other varieties. Order early. of the country. The Dahlia blooms at this fair were exposed to a strong draft, which spoiled all the other blooms in a few days, but the Golden Gate blooms remained in good condi- tion all the week, on this account re- ceiving much attention and admiration from thousands of visitors the closing days of the fair. As a cut flower it ranks supreme, selling even though the market is glutted with Golden Glow 'Mums. When disbudded the blooms grow to a gigantic size, with stems any desired length; a splendid keeper, re- maimng in good condition for 15 days. We have grown and shipped cut blooms of same to New York market for five years, receiving higher prices per 100 blooms of Golden Gate than for any other kind; in fact, we could not fill all orders. These Dahlias have been propagated eight years from tubers, consequently they are of a strong and vigorous con- stitution. Unhke any other Cactus Dahlia, the necks are very strong, never breaking in handhng. This DaUia is insect and bUght proof. Price to the trade for field-grown tubers, $1.00 each by mail, post- paid; per dozen $10.00, by mail or express, as directed. Larger tubers by express, smaller by mail \A/M. A. FINGER, JR., LONG ISLAND DI^HLIA GARDENS Hicksville, L. I., N. Y. Lettuce Plants Fine, greenhouse grown, Grand Rapids Lettuce Plants, $1.00 per 1000, S8.50 per 10,000. ASPARAGUS Sprengcri. Strong, 2H-in.. 82.00 per 100, S5.00 per 300. SMILAX. Bushy. 2K-in., $1.25 per 100. SIO.OO per 1000. GERANIUMS. Best varieties. 2'A-'m.. 82.00 per 100, 817.50 per 1000. HARDY rVY, Double ALYSSUM, VINCA Varlegata. Fine 2K-in.. 82.00 per 100. 86.00 per 300. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. will help all around If you mention the Ercbange 15th, 86.00 per 1000. SNAPDRAGONS. Separate colors, pot plan ready March loth. Giant at 82.50 and sen dwarf at $2.00 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire. Ready March 1st, pot plan - ■ '"^ Ready now, S25.00 per 1000. Ready now, 815.00 per 1000. Godfrey Callas STRONG PLANTS 3}^-inch pots, $5.00 per 100 Patten © Company PRIMULAS _-i ftlgantea. Pink, crimson, blue or .»2.00-per 100; 3-m. mixed $3.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2H-in. . - $2.00 per 100 GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt; 2-in. $2.00 per 100 Corden's Glory, double red, ivy leaf. $2.00 per 100. Miied sorts, 2- 2H-in., $18.0 per 100. ALBERT WM. BOERGER, Gardenville, N. Y. Ifttoal BMlproeU7— a>w It la the Bzebaasa New Orleans The Market Prices showed little change over last week, averaging as follows : Am Beauty Roses, $3 (homegrown) to $12; Carnations, .$1 to $1.50; Valleys, $1.25; Hyacinths and Narcissi. 75c. and $1 ; Bride and Bridesmaid, $3; orchids, $1 to $1.50 each; Violets, $1.50 per 100. Sales continue active, due to numerous social functions. The demand covers all blooms in general, except at the Metairie Ridge store, where baskets of white Lilacs and Pussy Willow liave been lead- ing all other sales. Warm weather has caused private gardens to blossom forth, and as a result the trade of market flo- rists and those who supply the small cemetery trade, has fallen off some. The following salesmen were here the past week : Otto Zierkmann, of Rice's, Chicago ; Sidney Bayersforfer, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia; M. H. LeVine, of Lion & Co., New York ; Mr. McCabe, of Randall's, Chicago. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. has just issued a new catalog. Among other things, it announces two new Roses — "a sport from Maryland," coppery pink ; and an unnamed seedling, a cross be- tween Rhea Reid and American Beauty, being a deep crimson scarlet and more double than the Rhea Reid. Its new Chrysantliemum, The Metairie, it is an- nounced, will be introduced this year. Henry Rehra, who recently retired from retail business after about twenty years' activity, has started on a small scale producing string Asparagus for the trade, and is meeting great success, the florists using all they can get. The Avenue Floral Co.'s store sits back about 40ft. from St. Charles aye. at the corner of Amelia St., and is entered by a walk bordered with vines and flow- ers, and is the most uniquely attractive The store of Frank Reyes, situated just out of the shopping district, has a fine sidewalk display of plants. "The Orchid Store" of Nersham and Sheuerman, is displaying some blooms of Ltelia crispa. The nursery is well filled with the commoner varieties and in about two weeks there will be in full bloom about 20,000 of Oncidium splendidum. This firm is doing a big business, ship- ping large quantities daily to the New iTork and Chicago markets. liouisiana State Hort. Society The first annual meeting of the Louisiana State Horticultural Society was held at Baton Rouge, La., on Mon- day and Tuesday last in conjunction with the^ farmers' short course at the State University. A large number of florists and nurserymen from all parts of the State attended. An address covering the association's activity in the past year, and its plans and for the future, was made by President Sam H. Mounds, B. Wade Hewitt, of Baton Rouge, gave an interesting demonstration in budding and grafting. Miss Cora A. Jacobs spoke on "The Seed Laboratory" and E. S. Tucker, Baton Rouge, gave an illustrated lecture on insects. General horticultural discussions by all present proved a source of great profit and amusement. R. Montgomery, Ala. The we^atber tbe past two weeks has been an ideal Winter sample for this climate, moderately warm during the day, with liglit frosts at niglit, in a few ex- ceptions reaching 26 degrees, dry and bracing, somewhait cloudy ait times, but good growing conditions for an even sup- ply of flowers. Business has been at a par with last year's at this time, al- though parties and weddings are not as numerons. There is considerable call for funeral work, largely on out-of-town or- ders, so that at no time has there been an over supply. The wliolesale trade is rapidly improving and many orders are turned down, although it has been deemed advisable to ship in at times stock for funeral work and ship out the fresh grown stock from here. The Roses and Carnaitions of the Rose- mont Gardens are ahead of those of pre- vious years, and are rapidly growing in favor with Southern buyers. Violets are fine and are eagerly bought up. Sweet Peas are coming in in large quantities and will take the place of bulbous stock in funeral work. M%olesale prices: Roses, Rooted Cuttings FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. SALVIA. Bonfire. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Zurich. Absolutely true to name. $1.00 oer 100, $8.00 per 1000. AGERATUMS. Stella Gurney and LitUe Blue The best selected large-ffowering doublet, ^ fringed, mixed colors. $1.00 per 100. $9.00 pei 1000. Cash with order, please. J. P. CAN N ATA MT. FREEDOM, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healtby in every way, 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J.CHINNICKJRENTON,N.J. Write them you read this advt. In tlie Exchange^ HARDY ENGLISH IVY Large leaf, 2 and 3 plants to 4-in. pot. $1.00 per doz.; S8.00 per 100. VARIEGATED STEVIA CUTTINGS. 60c. per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA SEEDLINGS. 7i5c. SAMLEL V.'SMITH 3323 Goodman St., Philadelphia, Pa. Give credit wbere credit Is due — Mention Exchange NOW IS THE TIME to lav m your supply of: MARGUERITE Mrs. P. Sander, the double. These will make good 4-in. stuff for Easter. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indivisa. Good, strong. 2-hi.. $2.00 per'lOO. ALYSSUM, Giant Double. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. [LMfR RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 229 SOUTHERN STATES— Continued 6c. : Carnations, 4c. ; Sweet Peas and Violets, 75c. per 100. The demand for pot plants sliows a decided increase ; indeed it is hard at times to get enough to supply the local demand ; wihile wholesaling is out of the question. However, with the advent of the Dutch bulbs this state of affairs will be remedied. Rose plants from the biJen field are selling right along and show in- creased sales. One advantage we have over our Northern brethren is the fact that our planting season lasts all the Winter. Prospects for Spring planting are good, as active steps are being taken by our citizens for a general beautifying of the city of both public and private grounds, in anticipation of the great number of visiting SJxriners in the early part of May, going and coming from the meet- ing of the Imperial Oouncil at Atlanta, Ga. ^ Both the Morning View Floral Co. and the Norris Floral Co. report busi- ne^ good, while the landscape men are jubilant over present prospects. W. C. Cook. Louisville, Ky. The continuing scarcity of stoclt was the principal subject of comment among the florists th,is week, local stocks show- ing even less progress than last ^ week, and out of town growers giving indica- tions of a similar scarcity on their part. A few local growers have been either unusually fortunate or unusually careful. C. B. Thompson & Co. have been busy handling out of town funeral work, which has been unusually heavy of late. The difficulty of getting suitable flowers has hindered the work of getting designs out somewhat. A new lot of fancy Japanese goldfish, secured to show off a lot of globes in Ijhe shop, are an attractive fea- ture. iC. Robert Miller, w?io has been han- dling the flower business of the Kunzman estate, remains very ill. It was found necessary to secure additional medical advice last week, and serious fears are entertained for Mr. Miller's recovery. Jacob Schulz is offering coupons with each Saturday special bos "de luxe" at $1, $2 or $3, and for five coupons of any one sort will give a box free. The $2 and $3 boxes may be had every day, the $1 box being a Saturday feature. George Schulz, who manages the Schulz downtown shop, recently pre- sented to Jailer Charles C. Foster about fifty large palms and Rubber plants, which gave the county jail an oddly at- tractive appearance when placed about the entrance, lobby, waiting room and main corridor. The new jailer announces that he intends to make the jail as at- tractive as possible, and the gift from Mr. Schulz has already helped him ma- terially in this object. E. G. Reimers & Sons Co. have ob- tained the contract for decorating the Louisville armory for the automobile show, which is to be held Feb. 11 to 14. Palms, evergreens and Bay trees will form the principal decorations, the palms and Bay trees being intended to form partitions to divide the show spaces off. S. E. Thompson, who has for some time offered Roses at 2!ic. per dozen on iSatnrdays, as a special bargain, recently decided to cut out this offer temporarily, as the scarcity of stocks and the difficulty of getting Roses for other requirements made it almost impossible to keep things going. The same is true of Carnations, which are a popular medium for these weekly bargain sales. The cut flower department of the Stewart Dry Goods Co., in charge of F. J. Pontrich, has been removed to the basement, where it has more space, which has been badiv needed for some time. Saturday specials. Carnations .it 25c. and Narcissi at 39c., continue porrolar with Stewart's, and are still offered. Peter Rejnberg and A. L,, Randall of Chi- cago furnish most of the stock \ised. Considering the general complaint re- garding scarcitv of stocks, a showing made by Mrs. M. D. Reimers last week was especially noteworthy. The Reim- ers' shop showed choice Rose=. Cycla- mens, Azaleas, orchids, Jnnnuils, Nar- cissi. Lily of the Valley. Violets. Sweet Pens and others, all locally grown. Business has been fair with August R. Baumer of late. Mr. Baumer is unusu- ally well situated as to stocks, having contracts with local growers under which You Are Too Late for Easter But MEMORIAL DAY will demand lots of Flowering Plants You, no doubt, have Geraniums, Roses and other bedding plants coming along. Why not make a ten strike with a batch of our new FRENCH HYDRANGEAS? Our stock is stored in coldframes and is in a perfectly for Decoration Day very easily, with almost no forcing. We particularly recommend the 6-inch pot stock. ; condition, and if started : irly every other in be brought into AVALANCHE. A splendid. large, white with BOTANISTE PELTEREAU. Enormous flo' BOUQUET ROSE. Large trusses of rosy an I established reputation; of a pretty mauve rose. A splendid white; flowers large bright te with ; DENTELLE. Entirely distinct, deeply fringed flower of a creamy-white color; it is not suited for forcing; but for Decoration Day and later flowering it is very valuable. E. G. HILL. This is by far the best pink variety for early forcing that we have yet tried. Trusses of immense size; color a most pleasing shade of pink which does not fade; growth vigorous, fohage of a pca-green^olor. MLLE. DE TREMAULT. vinced that this variety is ■ heads as large as the old popular Otak; habit;, producing Iky white, irregu- , delicately ; of the easiest Mouillere. FRAICHEUR. Very large, regularly shaped fl. suffused with rose; very free flowermg. GENERAL DE VIBRAYE. A favorite wherever seen; very large head: of bright rose-colored flowers; a splendid early forcing variety. LA LORRAINE. Very large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink MLLE. RENEE GAILLARD. Very large pan larly dentated flowers. MOUSSELINE. A beautiful mauve rose, with cream-colored c{ the flower heads are large and held erect; a fine acquisition. MONT ROSE. Immense panicles of clear flesh rose, entirely dis One of the best very early-flowering varieties. Very large flowei JL.I. Very large nd easily forced. Ornetnent. Large, :ral favorite. MME. A. RIVERAIN. Superl floriferous. MME. E. MOUILLERE. Probably the the market today; an early, easy varietj MME. MAURICE HAMAR. A delicat St popular white variety on [ced last week was that for 250 bouquets to be made of Ward Roses and Valley, for the coming graduating class of the City High School. We understand the contract went to Geny Bros. The seed business is opening up slowly, little being done except wholesale busi- ness. Stocks are by no means complete as yet. A few are planting Potatoes and garden Peas, but the stock of Potato seed is not in yet so that it is delaying the growers. Cabbage plants will be set in place this week. Hillcrest School Farm made a ship- ment of Cannas to the A. Henderson Seed Co. of Chicago this week, and an- other is to follow the first of next week. The Joy Floral Co. is cutting quanti- ties of the best Valley we have seen for a long time. It is preparing for a big St. Valentine's Day business. The com- pany has been increasing its business at i this season by judicious advertising until j it approaches holiday business. j Mclntyre Bros, are having large crops of stock. Their place of business has been particularly attractive the past few | days, being full of good pot plants in full bloom. We have heard several favorable j comments on their Cyclamens. j Geny Bros, have a heavy cut of Car- nations at present. They are bringing in Dutch Hyacinths right along now. The Mt. Olivet Greenhouses are at a loss for room at present as they have their Easter stock to grow on and must find room for their large supply of bed- ding plants. They are using hotbeds and coldframes largely as a make shift. M. W. B. CYCLAMEN Splendens Glganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamens is second to none; (August Seedlings), transplanted from flats; blood red, bright red, pinii, white, white with red center, S3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Wonder of Wandsbeck (salmon), $4.50 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Alp. Ricard, John' Doyle, Beauty Poltevine, Jean Vlaud. ^ Strong plants from 2H-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. 825.00 per 1000. " CANNAS Dormant tubers, 2-3 eyes. Chas. Hender- son, Chicago, Duke of Marlboro, McKin- ley, Mme. Crozy, Queen Charlotte, Flor- ence Vaughan, Egandale. S2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. King Humbert. 84.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg,Pa. \ all around If yog ] We Specialize in Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Poinsettias Let us quote you on Rooted Carnation Cuttings, or two-inch Geranium plants Baur & Steinkamp Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS, IND. HEL ■ 1000. pots, S2.00 per 100, S18.00 2.00 per 100, FEVERFEW, Little Gem. J ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2 UPlumosa, 3-in., S5.00 per 1 Cash to accompa J. E. Felthousen.lM Van Vranken i Write them you read tliis adi January 31, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 231 i The Red Rose for 1915 BOOSISR BEAUTT Raised by F, Dorner & Sons Company N everblooming scarlet-crimson, with dark, vel- vety shadings. A Rose of grand size, elegant form, full, fragrant and lasting. As sweet asRichmond — Deeper in color — With twice as many petals. Increases in beauty until fully open. Wi/J be distributed jointly, Marcti 1st, 1915, by F. Dorner & Sons Co. ..^ The E. G. Hill Co. LA FAYETTE. INDIANA and RICHMOND. INDIANA Write them you read this adTt. in the Exchange m^^M^mmi^mM 232 The Florists' Exchange Grand Spring Exhibition Under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums ^ NEW YORK=^= MARCH 21st TO 28th, 1914 Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write Jor a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules will be issued shortly Telephone, 7362 Madison Square JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York FERNS I Assorted Table Ferns. From ; 2M-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY ' My new stock of Seedlings in ten lead- ing varieties. Booking orders now to be filled in rotation, ready for delivery June 15. Prices as follows: Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps. J9.50 per 1000; $8.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in flats. $1.25 per flat (110 clumps); 50 flats or more, $1.00 per flat. B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue. JERSEY CIIY, N. J. ALL THE LEADING TERNS for dishes, from aj^-inch pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., WestHoboken, N.J. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange fERNS TERNS ► 10 best and hardiest varieties, cool grown please the mort critical buyer. 100 1000 . pots 6.00 66.00 Thomas P. Christensen FERNS Anortcd Tarietie* ; strong, healthy plant!, from 2M-m. pots, at S3.00 per loo. $26.00 per 1000. fRANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON, N. J. HATCHERI S-lncli, 16.00 per 100. 2U-lnch, 14.00 per 100. SeeOlln^, 111.00 per 1000. •xMnHonm gxmn. aeed. I«.ee per 1000. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu. N. T. Give credit where credit la dne — Men don BIschange e-Ac WEEKS WORK By FRITZ BAHR Cannas of the Make Room for Som New Ones It will be to the advantage of 'every retail grower to keep well posted on the new introductions of Cannas which are being offered. There are quite a few men who, in every other branch of the business are keeping up to date, and yet have paid but little attention to what progress has been made in the new Can- nas. We all know that the Canna has worked its way to the very front of the desirable bedding plants in the last 20 years, and with the addition of the won- derful improved sorts, which are taking the place of the old favorites, Cannas are going to be used more than ever in the next few years, so get ready for it. Don't have it said that you have not heard of a certain variety, or you don't think that such and such a sort may do well with you, without having given it a fair trial. Keep in touch with everything new ; have a little trial ground of your own, where, in good soil and with proper care, you can find out for yourself just what a new- comer will really do. If a sort does make good and proves an improvement over others you have been carrying for years, discard the old ones and let your cus- tomers know about it. There is only so much money in selling standard sorts; the price per dozen is fixed. If you have anything new and improved to offer which, to your knowledge, is an improve- ment, there are always people who are willing to pay a fancy price for the same. That in most instances means a larger margin of profit for you ; never before has the public been more willing nor ready to pay a fancy price for a superior article, no matter what line it is in. On the other hand, if you get disappointed with a new sort, forget about it, don't get angry at the man wio sold it to you. Climatic conditions, soil, and the way the plants are taken care of have a whole lot to do with success or failure of plants and we must allow for it. Desirable Annuals For Indoor Flowering During Spring If you have bench room to spare, it might be well to get busy with sowing out 'a few annuals for early Spring flow- ering. Anything which comes into flower during May and around Memorial Day, fit for cutting, sells with the re- tailer, and among these the flowers known as old-fashioned are the greatest favorites of them all. A lady customer will prefer a Mignonette or a Cornflower to almost anything you may have on sale. When Spring comes almost anything sells which, during the Summer months, you would consider too common to be noticed. Sow out now, in rows, ISin. to 20in. apart, Centaurea Cyanus, the blue Cornflower. There are other larger flow- ers and of many shades, but a Corn- flower, in order to be of value as such, must be blue. Sow thinly, and when the plants are about 2in. in height, thin them out so as to have about Sin. or 6in. of space between them. Do the same with Tjupinus, Schizanthus, Mignonette, and Cailendulas. The annual Larkspurs are also most desirable as they furnish ex- cellent cutflowers. There is still time to sow out Sweet Peas which do so much better during the Spring months than during the dark days of Midwinter. Those sown now will give you fine flow- ers on long stems all through the month of May. If you want good Mignonette for that month, sow now, and be sure that the plants are thinned out properly. If you don't, small flowers and thin, weak stems will be the result. It might be well to mention the same about the Schizanthus; the plants need more room than the Cornflowers or the Lupines, so let them have it. Give the plants room to branch out; there is nothing finer for cut flowers than a couple of sprays of these orchid-shaped little blossoms. Memorial Day Crops Too Late for Easter Whenever Easter falls near the mid- dle, or somewhere near the latter part of April, the retail grower, who looks for- ward to Easter as the great flower day, and fails to get a certain crop in on time, usually makes the best of it by holding this stock back a little so as to get part or most of it in for Memorial Day, and there are quite a number of plants which can easily be handled that way. Among them are the Lilies, Hydrangeas, Spi- , rseae, and the many plants we grow for cut flowers. With Easter still over 10 weeks ofl:, it might be well to remind the beginner in particular, of the folly in trying to get a certain crop in on time for Easter week by extra forcing, and thereby running a chance to ruin a greater portion of it. Don't do it; if in a few weeks from now you find that cer- ] tain plants are a little too far backward to get them in by ordinary treatment, don't spoil them, hut let them come along I for Memorial Day. The man who ] handles one or several houses of Lilies, and makes a specialty of their culture, is going to have them in on time unless something should be wrong with the bulbs ■ or plants. If they are late he has fa- cilities to run his houses to any degree desired, and watches over his plants every minute, but when you grow just a few, you can't do this. You might get the Lilies in and spoil a lot of other stock t in the same house ; and this holds good 1 with other plants. I would suggest that I if you find that only by severe measures ! you will be able to get a certain crop in, ; not to resort to these measures. Buy your wants; there is plenty of anything you want ; let your own come along nicely, and if the stock is in good shape you are bound to sell it whenever it is ready, and you will be money ahead in every way. Try to remember this. Starting Cannas You Can Get Ready Now While the present is rather early to think about staiting Cannas into growth, those who have the time to spare can just as well get ready to get at the roots stored under the benches, and not only look them over carefully as to the shape they are in, but get a good batch out, shake off the soil and divide them so as to have pieces with two or three good eyes. These can be stored away again in boxes or barrels for another three or four weeks ready for planting whenever you are. It is about this time that most of the retail growers are having a little slackening in the greenhouses, but it is only for a very short period. In a few weeks we will be as busy as ever and remain that way until the fourth of July. It is on that account that it is advisable to get some of the work, which is pos- sible, out of the way now. Get it over BeUp-To-Date BROTHER! j If you are growing the newest and best in ^ Roses, Carnations OR Chrysanthemums your plants, as well as the flowers, , j are always worth money ^ 1 MY NOVELTIES ' in the above mentioned specialties will put you years ahead of your competitors Send Jot our Illustrated List CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Write them you read this mitt. In flip ISxi-llangc HEADQUARTERS " CALIFORNIA PRIVET AND CUTTINGS Yrs. old 1000 2 2 to 3 ft., bushy $18.00 2 15 to 24 in., bushy 15.00 2 12 to 18 in 10.00 1 2 to 3 ft., 2 to 6 branches 10.00 1 15 to 24 in., 2 to 5 branches 8.00 1 12 to 20 in., 2 to 4 branches 6.00 1 6 to 12 in., 1 to 3 branches 4.00 CUTTINGS from strong wood, 65c. per 1000. HARRY B. EDWARDS, Little Silver, N. J. Reciprocity— 3aw It In the Exchange Oregon Rose Bushes HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Pots, Tubs and Outside PlantinsU 35c., SOc, 75c. HARDY PERENNIALS Mountain View Floral Co. "'^^IfelJ?? Will help all around If yoo mention the Estrange THE HOME OF THE SCOni! FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND EAST 4Sth STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange Boston ferns, i&iJ'^i^. Roosevelt ferns, ?^^oo^"lcS? Whit^la^iCo^lpacta,'p^^oS^^''o:^ per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, "^m^s^' win help all around if ron mention the Eiehajge Best Equipment in United States Field Crown Stock and Young Roses. Own Roots. nriu help aU aronud If 700 1 ary 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 233 with. We used to delay cutting, or rather dividing, the dormant roots of the Cannas till we were ready to put them into flats, or into the propagating bench to start them into growth, but found it just as well to do the first part of this work ahead of time. It does not hurt the eyes in the least; just keep them in a fairly moist place and not too cold ; ex- amine them once a week to see that they are all in good shape, and if for any rea- son they should start into growth, get them into the flats and let them come along slowly ; but remember — starting Cannas in a cold place spells failure : they must have a little bottom heat in order to get them well under way. After that they are safe, and can get along in a cooler place. Hardy Chrysanlhemums Get the Stock Plants Started If I had eties of suggest any Chrysanthemums for the retail grower to handle in preference to others, I would call his attention to the hardy, early flow- ering ones for outdoors. To my mind, there is a great future for these, but it will take quite some time for the smaller, out of town florist, before he realizes the full value of them ; and yet it is he who is most benefited by them. Never before have the small flowering or pompon 'Mums sold so well as during the past season. On account of the ease with which they can be handled and the price reajized for them, they realized gross profits that were higher than the high priced single stem varieties. Don't for- get to include a good batch of plants of about six or seven sorts for next season. The early part of February is not too soon to get the stock plants of Chrysan- themums started into growth, especially of such sorts as you want to work up in large numbers and you have only a limited supply of old plants on hand. To bring them into heat in order to push them would be wrong ; a temperature of not over 48 deg. at night will be best. Let them have the best bench in the house, and plant out into about 4in. of porous soil. In about three weeks you will be able to take the first crop of cuttings, and after that they will keep on coming right along. The first batch of cuttings can be planted out and will soon be ready to be pinched back. In that way great quantities of cuttings may be taken in the course of three months without hurting the plants in the least, or weakening their constitution; but don't delay the starting, for in a house of 40 deg. the stock plants will stand still up to the end of March. The Best Azaleas At the Azalea exhibition in Ghent, Bel- gium, during the Christmas holidays the Haerens Co. of Somergem, exhibited a number of new varieties and novelties, and among those which won the highest merit and the most distinction for very early forcing qualities and color of the fiowers were the following: Azalea In- DicA Haeeewill's Pink Peael. — This is a very early forcer, and very similar in color to the Enchantress Carnation. Azalea Ihdica President Edq. Wae- TEL. — This is a sport of the old variety of Pres. Osw. de Kerchove, which is very fine. Azalea Indica President W. Wilson. — This is a sport of Vervaeneana, and of very deep rose color, bordered with a lighter shade of pink. Azalea In- dica Maeie Antoinette. — An excellent Christmas variety of the true rose color. Azalea Indica Camellia alba plena. — An entirely new white variety, the fiower being very double, and similar in shape to Camellias. In addition to the above the Haerens Co. were the originators of the Azalea Mme. Jean Haerens, which has already won distinction, and is getting to be well known in this country. A few of the above have already been handled by some of the largest growers in this country with the best of success, and each year are getting more in demand, as they take the place of some of the older standard sorts, and have many superior qualities. H. F. D., N. Y. Knd Words from Readers With much pleasure I enclose $1 for the paper I appreciate so much. Frank Barnard, Northampton, Mass. Spiraeas for Easter or Decoration Day All Sound and Dormant Roots From Cold Storage PEACH BLOSSOM. The color is a delight- ful soft pink; free-flowering; growing as Doz- loo looo freely as the white types $1 25 $8 00 $75 00 QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Soft shell pink .. 1 25 8 00 75 00 ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA 1 00 6 00 55 Oo COMPACTA MULTIFLORA 1 00 6 50 62 00 GLADSTONE. Enormous spikes of pure white flowers 1 oO 6 00 55 00 QUEEN OF HOLLAND. One of the finest; grand florists' variety 1 25 8 00 75 00 JAPONICA 75 5 25 50 00 ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th Street, New York City spiraea Gladstone A fEW GOOD THINGS Palms Jtei^ci^ Ferns =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS Plnmoaui. t3.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indlvlsa. 3-in, »S.OO; 4-iii., «10.00i S-in., $26.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2>iJii.. $6.00 pa luu. GERANIUMS, Nutt, PolUTtne, Rlcald, Par- klna and Buchner; 2-ui., $2.00 per 100; S-in.. 4-in., 15c.; S-in.. 26c. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eicbange GERANIUMS Extra fine "plants, ready for : li^S-KSite^'-;:::;;::;;; S|.25 ,20.00 iJ8 liter 2.60 Mm"°jauun;::.v.v.::: ::::::: 100 1000 GERM^S IVY*^.-. . ,*^. ".■.•.■.•; S^Eilfo^SS?^™":..^^-.'";: I^A^D'^sgSS^Inarfegated.- :::: zi 2o:m :::: fT. M:gS .... 2.25 20.00 Cash with order. MAGNUS PIERSON. Cromwell, Conn. Oivecrodltwhereoredltismu^Mention Exchange WMOLESAl^E PRICE LIST KENTIA BELMOREANA ves In. high Each? Doz. 8-10 S1.50 .$2.00 e-in. 6-- . 2.50 Cedar tub 15 80.40 4.60 24 I.OO 12.00 26 1.25 15.00 28-30 1.50 18.00 40-42 42-48 4-4K ft., heavy . 5 ft., heavy 6-53.^ ft 6H-6 ft 6 ft., heavy 6-7 34-36.. 6-7 42-45 4 6-7 45 to 48, very heavy. . 5 6-7 48 to 54, very heavy. . 6 6-7 5 ft., very heavy S 6-7 6 ft., very heavy 10 PHOENIX ROEBELENII It, nicely characterized »t, IS to 20-in. spread b, 18 inches high, 24-in. spread... CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI b, 4-ft. spread b, 5-ft. spread HOME-GROWN, STRONG, CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.'Sr:Wyncote,Pa Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Exchange QtiRArNIUAl 1000. NEW ENGLAND SILVER PINK SNAP- DRAGON. Fine 2}f -in. plants. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash, please. RUDOLF NAGEl.515 S. West End Ave.. LANCASTER. PA. Will help all arooDd If yon mention the Bachmige Harrisii Ferns 6-in. 50c.; 6-m., very heavy, 75c.; 8-in. $1.00. Specimens in 11-in, tubs, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $5.00 eacli. Robert Craig Coinpany BRANCH 4900 Market Street, Norwood, Pa. Philadelphia. Pa. 1 read this advt. In the GERANIUMS Fine, strong plants from 2K-in. pots. Nutt, S2.00 per 100. SI8.00 per 1000. La Favorite (Double White), $2.25 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. K Rlcard, Poitevine, J. Vlaud, S2.50 per 100. 824.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVIES. Field grown, fine, strong and bushy, 4 to 5 feet, $6.00 per 100, 850.00 per ICCO. ■ CANNA BULBS KIna Humbert, $3.50 per 100, 830.00 per 1000. Queen Charlotte, Souv. d'A. Crozy. A. Bouvier, Egandale; true to name. 32.00 per 100. 817.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END, N. J. Will help all aroond if yon mention the Exchange GROWN from CUTTINGS "i^rSNAPDRAGONSSLri'^ Buxton's SILVER PINK Phelps Bros.' New Everblooming White Flowers all Winter. ; Strong, well established plants in 2-in. pots, ! $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. j R. G. HANFORD, NORWALK, CONN. ROOTED CUTTINGS COLEUS. 10 varieties. Golden Bedder, VerschafleltU, etc $0.50 $4.0 AGERATUM Stella Gurney 60 4.0 SNAPDRAGON. Giant white 1.00 9.0 GERANIUMS. Poitevine, Dojrle, ' Nutt, strong, 3-in. pots 4.00 ROSE GERANIUMS. Strong. 2-in. E.A.WALLIS&CO., Berlin, IV. J. Give credit wherecredit 1. dne — Uentlon Bxcbanfe 234 The Florists' Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Baltimore, Md. The writer recently visited tlie estab- Usliment of W. F. Keys, Belair rd. The ayenue leading from the road was almost impassable, being plowed up in prepara- tion for a macadamized road for which Mr. Keys gave 20ft. of land to the county. He has a large field of Peonies planted, and pant will be disturbed to maie the improvements. He has three SOslOOft. Lord & Bumham Oo. houses wiffli No. b Kroeschell boiler. The condition of the growing stock as satisfactory. A flat of Christmas Sweet Pea Mrs. Mex. Wal- lace, was worthy of mention; the stems average 15in. ; blooms and color perfect. Another flat was coming along nicely and will be in time for Easter. Carna- tions White Pink and Rose Pink En- chantress, Bed Beacon and White Per- fection were found cropping nicely. A bed of Oallas was holding its own. Gladiolus, Mignonette, Asparagus, Free- sias and bulbous stock were m mighty fine condition. Business at the store, Gay and Eager sts., is very brisk, using all the stock and keeping the force hard on the go. Mr. Keys looks after the home place, and Mrs. Keys and their son, William, are in charge of the store. Andrew Anderson, Govans, Md., was seen last Sunday on his way to the Lyric to attend the Liocal Option meeting. Otto Guerth, W. Baltimore St., is on the busy list. He has a heavy caJl for funeral work. _^, . Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., called last Saturday on the writer before leaving for the Carnation show to be held at Cleveland. One of the local retailers is seeking a location near the irailroad, with about five acres of land, on which to erect a range of houses near Baltimore. Mrs. Harry Quick, Wedge Cliff, was in Ivexington Market last Saturday, and sold out in record breaking time. The secretary of tbe Gardeners and Florists' Club was on a squab chase last Saturday and was fortunate to get two. However, that was little out of his line. He is known as the ladies' man. The streeit flower venders are com- plaining of the scarcity of flowers, and the only flowers offered by them are New York double Violets at 25c. and 35c. a bunch. One of *lhem said it was harder on them now having two wholesale houses here than when we only had one. The trade here has a different opinion. M. Than, Govans, Md., was in town last Saturday wearing the prosperity smile. He said his business is steadily increasing, and exceeded last year's. He is sending some fine Carnations to town. There is some likelihood that anotiher retail florist's store will locate shortly in the theatre distract. An investment of $10,000 will be made. A genitleman in the antomohile business is the prospec- tive investor. . A carload of palms and Southern Snu- lax was used last week at the Automo- bile Show. The Griffith & Turner 'Co. has leased another warehouse on North st. Fast in- creasing business oompelledi the company to seek more space — seventeen carloads of goods were handled in one week. Isaac H. Moss, Govans, Md., had his Hudson touring ear converted into a delivery car under the supervision of his foreman, William Price. Albert Fiedler, 902 S. Charles St., has the automobile craze, and he will shortly have a delivery car. Business has been steady, especially in funeral work. The Wallbpook Flower Store has a window of Magnolia foliage and cut flow- ers and potted plants that is very at- tractive. It will handle a line of seeds and supplies. Trade has been steadily increasing, and a new office adds to the many improvements that have been com- pleted. Gardeners and Florists' Club The Gardeners and Florists' Club met last Monday night in the club rooms with President W. Johnson in the chair. The meeting was well attended. The president appointed (R. L. Graham chair- man, F. G. Burger and George Morrison as the committee to look after the ban- quet after the election of officers to be held in March. Mr. Loose of the Wash- ington Floral Co., gave an interesting talk on the new Roses Prince d'Aren- berg, red, and Black Prince, dark red, and a new variegated Carnation. C. E. Akehurst, iCowemtou, Md., had on eshihition his new seedling Carnation Mrs. C. E. Akehiurst. The Market Revived GOOD PLANTS NOW IN GREAT DEMAND AGAIN Look What We Can Offer You-Cheap and Good NEPHROLEPIS Scottii, Boston, Harrisii, Whitmani, Schol- zeli. 7-in. sizes, as big as a washtub, 75c. to Si. 00; fH-i"- and 6-in. (with exception of Whitmani), 35c., 40c., 50c. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 6-in. pans, 35c., 40c., 50c. CYRTOMIUM Falcatum (Holly Fern). iJ^-in., 25c. to 35c. FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5-in., 53^-in., 6-in., 7-in. 25c., 35c., 40c., 50c., 75c. ARECA lutescens robusta. 4-in., made up of 3 plants, 25c. KENTIA Forsteriana and Belmoreana. sH-'m- Pots, made up of 3 plants, 40C., 50c.; single, fj^-in., Forsteriana or Bel- moreana, 40c., 50C., 60C., 75c.; Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs, 65 to 75-in. high, I4.00 to $5.00. COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in., 25c. ; made up, 30c. PRIMULA Obconica. In bloom, 4-iii., loc; PRIMULA Chinensis, high colors, 4-in., lOc; 53^-in., 20c. CINERARIA Hybridum. Best strain, 3-in., 7c.; 4-"i.. loc; 5-in., 5H-in., 6-in., 20c., 25c., 35c. ENGLISH IVY. 3-in., 7c.; 4-m., loc. FERNS for dishes. Assorted. 23/^-in., 4c.; 3-m., 6c. PTERIS Wilsoni. In 6-in. pans, 25c. CYCLAMEN. 53^-in., 6-in., 35c., 40c., 50c. hyacinths: Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse, best white; Grand Maitre, lavender blue; King of the Blues, dark blue. Out of coldframe. Our own importation. $10.00 per 100. DOUBLE TULIPS. Variegated. Yellow and red. 3-in. and 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. VON SION NARCISSUS, or DAFFODILS. 3-in. and 5H-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. pots. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, 4, 5, 6, 7 tiers, 75c., Si. 00, S1.25, $1.50. LILIUM Multiflorum. 53^-in. pots, for Easter blooming, 25c., 35c., 50C. RHODODENDRONS. 12-in. tubs, full of buds, $1.25 to $1.50. We are the only importers of AZALEAS, of which we have made a specialty for the last 25 years. We have the well- known, best double pink Mme. Van der Cruyssen, 5^-'"., 6-in., 7-in., 8-in. pots, 6oc., 75c., Si. 00, 1 1.25, Si. 50 to S2.00. Vervaeneana. Best double rose variegated, large flowering, 53^-in., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 6oc., 75c., Si. 00, Si. 25, $1.50 to I2.00; Niobe and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double variegated; De Schryveriana, double variegated; Apollo, best red; and other well-known varieties; 75c., Si. 00, $1.25, $1.50 to S2.00. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk only. Cash with order, please. Please state if you want stock shipped in or out of pots. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 VVest Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower, Importer and Shipper of Pot Plants Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchjiiige The new 'Carnation Matchless from Cottage Gardens was also on exhibition.. H. W. Weiss & Son Co., Hatboro, Pa., displayed Carnation Gorgeous, cut Jan. 5 and still holding out nicely. W. T. Keys exhibited some fine Sweet Peas, Christmas Pink and Mrs. Wallace, having extra fine stems averaging 14in. George Morrison garve an interesting talk on the prizes to he offered, after Which Philip B. Welsh, with the Club, made up the schedule. The question box was discussed and. many important questions disposed of. W. S. Griffith, vice-presidenit of the Griffith & Turner Co., celebrated his 52d birthday last Monday at his home, wlhere many of liis friends wished Mm further success. His Sunday school bou- quet of flowers. White Marsh, Md. Thomas A. Vincent, son of Richard Vincent, Jr., was recently elected post- master of the general assembly of Mary- land at Annapolis, and entered at once on the duties of that office. Knoxville, Tenn. Visitors After having three days of nice Summer-like weather, it is dark and rainy again, but so far have had no unusually cold weather. The visitors for the past week were: K. O. D. Staley, representing the Henle Wax and Paper Mfg. Co., of New York; E. M. Darner, representing the Roseville Pottery Co., of Zanesville, Ohio ; Sidney Bayersdorfer, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., of Philadelphia ; A. Zirkman, representing M. Eice & Co., of Philadelphia; Mr. Keroes, representing Wm. J. Boas & Co., of Philadelphia ; Frank McCabe, repre- senting, A. L. Randall Co., of Chicago ; and E. E. J. Hall of Wertheimer Brothers, New York. They all report business good. Notes At Crouch's, the store force has been kept busy with parties and danCes, and particularly with funeral work. Last Sunday the firm shipped a cross out of town which measured 8ft. from base to top, made solid of white Carnations, and decorated with Lilies and Beauty Roses. The owners are cutting a very heavy crop of Carnations which are cleaned up daily. A particularly nice decoration was fur- nished by this firm on the occasion of the banquet tendered the President of the Southern R. R. Co. by the Commercial Club of this city. The large dining room of the Imperial Hotel was turned into a Palm garden ; red Carnations were used in profusion on the table and throughout the decoration. Mrs. Rosa Hall Ryno reports a good business in funeral work, with several orders from out of town. Stock cleaned lip and she had to buy. A. H. Dailey reports business fair, with quite a demand for bulbous stock. C. L. Baum reports business brisk, with a decided increase over Janu- ary of last year. Carnations, orchids, and Narcissi remain plentiful, but Roses are an off crop ; Azaleas are moving nicely. Stock of all kinds is looking fine, especially Carnations. He has 60,000 potted in 2in. pots and as many in the sand to be potted this week. "Of Lena Baum, a light yellow sport from Chas. Razer Chrysanthemum, he will have several plants next year which will be grown to perfection. Carl P. Baum, manager for Chas. L. Baum, was in Asheville, N. C, for a couple of days last week on business, and reports stock looking good, especially at Brownhurst Greenhouses. He also saw some nice palms and ferns at E, C. Dick- inson's. Mr. and Mrs. Karl P. Baum will visit Nashville on January 26, to be present at the Grand Chapter O. E. S. and Grand Lodge F. & A. M. They ex- pect to stay several days. The firm has been having some nice funeral orders the latter part of the week, especially a very handsoine casket cover of white and pink Carnations showered with Cattleyas. Addison J. McNutt, who has made good and won quite a reputation on the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Rose, has been busy pruning and mulching, antici- pating a fine Easter cut. Business has been fair, with one telegraph order for 5000 Sweet Peas. A. J. McN. January 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 235 Trade List Plants from 2J-3-in. pots, $3.00 per lUO. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, ANTHERICUM ylt- tatum, FICUS repens, Rose Geraniums, variegated Vincas. Plants from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprenfteri. PASSION VINE, LEMON VERBENAS, ANTHERICUM vittatum. HYDRANGEAS. New French Bushy plants. 1 doz. varieties, S3.00. 12 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2-in. pots, S2.00 rVY,' Hardy EngUsh. Strong plants, 4-in. pots, Sl.OO per doz. DAISIES. White and yellow. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. YeUow Etolle d'Or, 4-in. pots DRACAENA Indivlsa. 4-in. pots, Sl.OO per doz. C. FICPI F 11th and Westmoreland Sts. • E.I3I.l.i:« PHILADELPHIA. PA. PERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2^-in. stock, in largest and best assortment, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA. Exceflent 2Ji-in. stock, right size for center plants, $1.30 per do>., $10.00 per 100, $96.00 per 1000 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Suong clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in., $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock i condition, 3-in., $3.00 per doz., $20. 4-in., $6.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. PTERIS ANDERSONI Queen of the Pteris beautiful new Fern, variegated. J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. SCHOLZELI FERNS 6-in. pots, heavy, 40c.; 4-in., ISc; 2}i-in., Be. VINCA Varlegata. 4-in., lOc; 3-in., 6c.; 2-m., 2c. ENGLISH rVY. Out of 4-in. pots, 6 to 8 shoots, 3 ft. long, 12c.; 3-in., 2 shoots, 2 ft. long, 8c. DRACAENA Indivlsa. 4-in., lOc.; 6-in., 20c. Cash with order, please. .J W. C. SEALY LVNBROOK, L. 1., NEW YORK PALMS FERNS and ASPARAGUS Assorted Fema for dishes, $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumoaua, $3.00 per 100. Kentlas for centers, 10c. each. Kentla Belmoreana, 4-in, 26c. and 36c.: S-tn., 60c. and 76c HENRY WESTON, "^?/^*'' Mutual Rectproetty— Saw it In the ExcbHngp Buyers Notice GERANIUMS Do not stop to inquire; send money with order, _If I cannot fill the order on or before date named, will return money the day it is received. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Ricard and Poite- vine, $15.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. will help all aronnd If yon mention the Bichapge Geraniums S. A. NUTT. Strong, 2}f-in., $2.00 per 100, S18.00 per 1000; 3-in., $25.00 per 1000. RICARD and BUCHNER. 2K-in., S2.25 per 100. 820.00 per 1000; 3-in., $25.00 per 1000. Cash. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries MONROE. N. Y. twberecreditiadue — Mention Exeliauge Providence, R. I. With the dull weather of this past week, and no special events in sight, the florists have found business very quiet. Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils are arriving in quality good and plenty to satisfy the wants of the local trade. Car- nations are very scarce. Viokts are not up ito the standard and have short stems and small blossoms, but as the demand for this flower has not been large so far this season, the store- men have not given any special attention to the quality. The annual election of officers of the Horticultural Society took place on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Eugene Appleton is president in succession to Thomas Hope who, for the past three years, has been president of the society. Mr. Hope also served four years as vice-president and declined a renomination. The fol- lowing oflicers were elected. President, Eugene A. Appleton ; first vice-president, Dr. H. W. Heaton ; second vice-president. Prof. J. B. Hill; secretary, Arthur C. Miller; treasurer, Harold L. Madison. Board of Trustees for five years : Joseph E. C. Earnham ; four years, Henry E. Manchester; three years, Benjamin A. Jackson ; two years, Marcus M. Burdick ; one year, Charles W. Bayer. Committee on lectures and publications: Prof. Clin- ton W. Loveland and Prof. Harlan H. York. Auditing committee : William Steere, Edward G. Brooke, Jr., and Geori Nickerson. Exhibition eoi tee : E. K. Thomas, Joshua Vose, Arthur Sellew, Cornelius Hartstra and Dr. H. W. Heaton. Entomologist, Prof. A. E. Stene. Botanist, Prof. J. Franklin Collins. Notes Miss O'Connor, who formerly worked for T. O'Connor, is now employed by Smith the Florist. Aaron Cohen, who worked for Smith the Florist, is with Kopelman. William Patry, of John F. Wood, is with Shedleys. Johnston Bros, were busy with work for the Midwoods service. They had the family order for the casket cover of Oat- tleyas. Alonzo Vose of Woonsocket had the family order for flowers for Governor Pothier's mother's funeral. Burke & Bums, J. F. Wood and Johnston Bros, each also had several designs for Pothier's service. Keports of damage done by the severe cold of last week are coming in. James Canning lost his entire stock of palms ; Lindsey Bros, of Clyde, R. I., had their entire range frozen. Smith the Florist reports business fair. He is having some exceptionally fine Spencer Peas that he shipped in from appell had a bad fall several weeks ago. James Canning is slowly recuperating and is able to get about. Hoffman of Pawtucket is bringing in specimen plants of Cyclamens. Miss Florence Willard has a house of Cattleyas in crop. W. A. B. Newark, N. J. F. P. Wolfinger of 883 Broad St., re- ports that business is very good for this time of the year ; that he has had a num- ber of important funeral and wedding O'rders. On Jan. 12 Mr. Wolfingeo- had one of "the largest and most elaborate wedding decorations of the season, in- cluding tlie flowers for the bridal party. On Feb. 1 Mr. Wolfinger will discontinue the use of "his torses and wagons, and replace them with two auto delivery cars manufactured by the Studebaker Co., with a capacity of 1500 Iba each. H. C. Strobell of 783 Broad' st. re- ports that business with him has been about normal for the past few weeks, but looks forward to an increase on or about Feb. 1. „ . „ Harry J. Stine, manager of Che flower department of Hahne & Oo., one of the largest department stores in tlie city, was visited by the writer one day last week and found very busy. Business has increased to such an extent that the manager of the store was compelled to open a department on the first floi c Mixed 'SUPERB QUALITY" eeds selected for Florists. See TKeStorrs6^ Harrison Co., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. PLANT BARGAINS DON'T MISS! GERANIUMS. Fine, strong plants, out of 2K-inch pots. Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Jean Oberle, Double Giant, Mrs. Law- rence, at S2.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indivisa. 4-lnch, large plants. 8c. each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 4-inch, extra heavy. 4c. each. ENGLISH rVY. Out of 4-inch pots, 3 to 4 CHAS. W. SCHNEIDER, Little Silver N. J. GERANIUMS Extra Strong 2-inch Plants. S. A. Nutt S1.2 PerthePink 1.3' Double White 1.3 Buchner 1-4 Sahnon Nutt 1-2 Poitevine 1.4 Rose Geranium 1.1 Ricard 1.3 Strong, well-rooted Cuttings. GERANIUMS From 2M-in- pots. 1000 Nutt, 500 Ricard, 500 Poitevine, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. ERIC A. STEUER Sahnon Nutt 90 8.00 Poitevine 90 8.00 Rose Geranium 80 7.00 Ricard 90 8.00 Good stock; good packing. Cash with order, please. ALBERT FREI 2509 Pennsylvania Ave., PITTSBURC, PA. NEXT WEEK Final Reports of the American Carnation Society's Meeting 236 The Florists' Exchange Cannas True, Freshly Cut, 2-3 Eyes 100 1000 A. Bouvier 83,00 $25.00 Austria 1.50 12.60 Allemanla 2.00 15.00 Ami Pichon 2.50 20.00 Bronze Beauty 1.50 12.60 Burbank 1 60 12.60 Chas. Henderson 2.60 20.00 David Harum.'.'.' .'.'.'.!!!!!!!!!! 2!60 2o!oO Dr. Funcke 2.60 20.00 Dr. Nansen 2.60 20.00 Duke of Marlboro 2.60 20.00 Express 4.00 30.00 EUzabeth Hoss 3.00 25.00 Florence Vaughan 2.60 20.00 Gladiator 2.50 20.00 Gladio-flora 3.00 Hungaria 16.00 136.00 Indiana 2.60 20.00 J.D.Eisele 2.60 20.00 King Humbert 4.00 35.00 Louisiana 2.00 16.00 MUe. Berat 2.50 20.00 Mme. Crozy 2.50 20.00 Mrs. Karl Kelsey 6.00 40.00 Musafolia 2.60 20.00 New York 10.00 Pillar of Fire 2 50 20.00 Pres. Meyer 2.60 20.00 Pennsylvania 2.50 20.00 Queen Charlotte 2.50 20.00 Richard Wallace 2.00 17.50 Robusta 2.00 15.00 Rubin 3.00 26.00 Secretaire Chabanne 3.00 25.00 Shenandoah 3.00 25.00 Souv. de A. Croiy 3.00 25.00 Uncle Sam 6.00 40.00 Venus 3.00 25.00 Wyoming 3.00 25.00 Mixed. . . 1.50 10.00 Gladioli 100 1000 Amcrici "52 00 815.00 Attraction ) 50 30.00 August! 2 00 15.00 Baron J Hulot 3 00 25.00 Dl-inche 10 00 90.00 Brenchlejcnsis 1 50 12.00 Dora Krais 7 50 60.00 EU/abcth Kurtz 12 00 100.00 Luropa 30 00 260.00 Glory 4 60 36.00 H Kenster 25 00 I Buchanin o 60 30.00 Hohentweil 0 00 50.00 La Lum 3o 00 La Pageria b 00 60.00 Lady II Walden 0 00 50.00 Mrs. Btecher 0 00 50.00 Mrs. I King 2 00 17.50 Mrs. S Durand 6 00 50.00 C. BETSCHER, GLADIOLI— Continued 100 1000 Mme. Moneret S2.50 S20.00 Nezinscott 6.00 50.00 Negerfuerst 20.00 175.00 Niagara 12.00 100.00 Pochole 5.00 40.00 Pochole (Lem.) 4.00 30.00 Peace 10.00 90.00 Princeps 4.00 35.00 PrimuUnus 6.00 60.00 1 Hybrids 4.00 30.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 40.00 Shakespeare 6.00 40.00 Pinks 1.50 12.00 Reds 1.60 12.00 Yellows 3.00 26.00 White and Light 1.50 12.00 Childsii, Mixed 2.60 20.00 Lemoioei, Mixed 2.50 20.00 Lemoinel No. 2, Mixed 1.60 12.60 Choice Mixed 1.60 8.00 Extra Mixed 2,00 15.00 Many other sorts in a limited way. Dahlias CACTUS. — Berlichingen, Countess Lons- dale Sc, Country Girl, Cockatoo, Floradora, Kreimhilde, Keynes' White, Libelle, Standard Bearer, Wm. Castle, Winsome. DECORATIVE.— Black Beauty, C. W. Bruton, F. L. Bassett, Fire Rain, H. Patrick, Kate Duer, Maid of Kent, Mrs. Chas. Turner, Nymphaea, Orange King, Orator, Yellow Duke 8c. SHOW.— A. D. Uvoni, Apple Blossom, Bird of Passage, Cuban Giant, Golden Age, Incom- parable, Judah, Judah Sport, John Elitch, Puritan, Red Hussar. Ruby Queen, Storm King Sc, Susan 8c., White Dove. POMPON.— Fairy Queen, Little Bessie, Margaret, Prince Charming, Vivid. SINGLE.— Deegens Reise, 20th Century. COLLARETTE.— Pres. Vigier Sc. S5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000 Divided, $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 MADEIRA VINES. 84.C GERMAN IRIS, Named. S3 50 per 100, S25.00 per 1000 GERMAN IRIS, Mixed. S2 00 per 100, S15.00 per 1000. HEMEROCALLIS— Dumortierii, Flava, ThunbergU, S4.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Kwanso, Florham, Apricot, S8.00 per 100, S70.00 per 1000. PEONIES.— The 1 planting. All tl supply. Write i Terms cash. Special rates on large lots. Canal Dover, Ohio GANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, home grown, strong dormant tubers. 82.00 to 86.00 per 100. Our Selection of Fine sorts, $2.60 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. Per Per 100 1000 Asparagus Sprengeri. 2J^-inch pots.S3.00 Asparagus Sprengerl. 3-mch pota. . 6.00 Asparagus Sprengerl. 4-in. pots.. 8.00 Abutllon SavitzU. 2^ inch pots. . 8.00 Achyrantbes. 6 sorts. Rooted Cut- ting. 1.00 ts.oo Ageratum. Blue and white. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Chrysanthemums .Rooted Cuttings. 60 fine commercial variet es . 82.00 & 3.00 815.00 & 20.00 Coleus. 26 sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.00 8.00 Cupbea. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indlvisa. 4-inch pots 12.00 Dracaena Indlvisa. 5-inch pots 20.00 English Ivy. 3H-inch pots 8.00 Feverfew. Double white. Rooted Cut- tings 1.50 12.00 Forget-me-not .^ 1.50 Fuchsias. Double and single. Rooted Cuttings 1.60 12.00 Fuchsias. Double and single. 2^- inch pots 3.00 German Ivy. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Heliotrope. Light and dark. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 ■ 8.00 Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- tings 1.60 12.00 Lemon Verbenas. 2>i-inch pots. . . 3.00 Lantanas. 2}i-inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 1600 Salvia. New sorts. Rooted Cuttmgs.. 1.60 12.00 Salvia Splendena and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Stevia Compacta 1.25 10.00 Tradescontla 1.26 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. Qlvecredltwherecredltls due— Mention Exchange Some ExceUent — STOCK — Liberal Extras for Early Orders. Primula obcon l3H 3H Primula obconica. Choice mixed . 2.25 [ 2'i^ Asparagus Plumosus 3.00 3 Asparagus Plumosus 6.00 3 Asparagus Hatcheri 8.00 23^ Asparagus ^ prengeri 2.60 3M Asparagus Sprengerl 6.50 2M AbutUon Savitzii 2.60 2M Coleus. Red and yellow. . . 2.60 I 6 Dracaena Indivisa 20.00 2M Feverfew. Uttle Gem 2.60 2M Fuchsias. Double and Single 2.75 2}i Heliotrope. 3 kinds 2.75 2M Lantanas. Many kinds 3.00 2M Geraniums. 20 kinds 2.25 2Ji Ivy Geraniums. Svars.... 2.76 214 Variegated Geraniums. 4 kinds 3.00 2Ji Double Petunias. 12 kinds 2.75 2'A Double Alyssum. Large ;ated 5.00 60. ?ellow Marguer- 2K Marguerite. Mrs. Sander.. 3.00 20 kinds Coleus Rooted Cuttings. Write for Abundance of Stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO 1. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange KnT Snapdragons CLEAR WHITE and GOLDEN YELLOW They have been tested for over ten years, and have proved continual WINTER BLOOMERS. Now Offered For The First Time. Orders booked now for delivery after March i. Plants, $10.00 per 100 to The Trade. Cultural directions with every shipment. Stock limited. Orders will be filled in rotation. H. HUEBNER, Groton, Mass. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw WE HAVE THEM— YOU WANT THEM! Per 100 I Per 100 BOSTON FERNS.'4andi6-in..Doz. $2.00.. $16.00 ! MARGUERITES, Mrs. Sanders. Double. WHITMANI COMPACTA FERNS. 4 and I 2i^-in $3.00 5-in Doz. $2.60 20.00 HELIOTROPE. Blue. 2-in 2.00 PETUNIAS. Double 2-in 2.00 MARGUERITES. White and yellow. 2-in.. 2.00 2M-in.. AGERATUM. Blue and whit ENGLISH rVY. 2-in NASTURTIUM. Double. 2M-in 2.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS MARGUERITES. Yellow and white 1.00 I COLEUS, IGolden Redder and Verscha- MARGUERITES. Double White Sanders . 1.50 | ffeltU 75 If ordered by mail, add 10c. per 100 for postage. Cash, please. P. C RIEBE, WEBSTER, MASS. Write the) 1 the Escha Course in Greenhouse Management at Cornell University This is an elementary course whicli is largely introductory to the more scien- tific and technical courses which follow. Students taking this course are taught largely the application of the physiologi- cal principles of plant growth to glass- house culture of plants. Practical exer- cises in plant propagation are made part of the course, and the students not only learn the art of propagation, but observe closely the development of the root sys- tem and the factors which favor this. The effect of increased or diminished light is studied, also the iuiiuence of mois- ture contents of the soil, and the heat factors in promoting or retarding plant growth.- Plants propagated are repotted, regarding the way commercial flower crops are grown. This course is followed during the Spring and Summer terms with instruction in garden flowers, in- cluding annuals and perennials. Pawlucket, R. I. Business among some of the florists in I this section has been quite brisk, espe- cially in the line of funeral work. Callas are very plentiful at the present time, while there is not an over supply of iCarnations, and Roses seem to be scarce The town of Cumberland has appro ppiated the sum of $250, for the extermi nation of the brown tail moth and other tree pests. This sum is to be expended under direction of Tree-Warden William ''-: "■■'■■"■■rjs; ■ ,,;!f: \ 1 *#l|*: i' »^ - and the location of the greatest root sys- tem and the position of the most active feeding roots is studied. Bulb culture is also made an important feature of the course. Not only are bulbs potted and prepared for forcing, but bulbous ma- terial is planted in somewhat formal beds and also naturalized in shrub borders and grass areas. A limited study is made of conservatory plants, but only enough to give the students a knowledge of some of the forms of these plants. They are taught the general characters of such families as OrchidacefB, Palmaceffi, Fili- ces, Begoniacese, and the_ like. Some work is done in seed-testing and seed- sowing. A general survey is also made M. J. Leach & Sons were bnsy the past week with funeral orders. The park commission of Pawitucket has expended on the city parks in 1913, under the direction of superintendent of parks, George A. Saunders. W. E. Sword, Valley Falls, lost a num- ber of plants during the recent cold snap. Neil Ward, Earle St., Lonsdale, has just received a shipment of plants from Vincent & Sons, Maryland. J. J. Kelley, Broad St., Valley Falls, has had his store renovated recently, which has greatly improved the appear- ance of the place. C. A. K. ine l^lonsts' t.xcnange 237 Connecticut State Notes New Haven Smith Bradley reports an entire clean- up of blooming plants. In discussing the advantages and the disadvantages oi buying direct from foreign firms, Mr. Bradley suggested that it would be a great benefit and protection to the Ameri- can customer, and also the reliable for- eign firms, if the S. A. F. would estab- lish a register of reliable foreign firms in order to guard against the petty unre- liable firms who send salesmen to this country and who, in order to book an order, will often offer such inducements and quote such low figures that they find it impossible to fiU the order when the lime for shipment arrives. They then either send poor stock, or fail to ship at all thus leaving the American purchaser short on the next season's stock. Derby A visit to the establishment of H. M. Bradley disclosed everything in shipshape order, not the slightest indication that there has been such a disastrous fire so recently. Well stocked and modern iron Hitching's greenhouses replace those de- stroyed, and a fine new two story oflSce building is almost completed. This is perhaps one of the most picturesque re- tail establishments it has been my good fortune to visit, situated as it is on the sloping banks of the beautiful Housaitonic River. On the property there are well made walks, bordered by ornamental shrubbery, stately old shade trees, and a small lake in the center of the ground whose placid water cast the reflection of a giant Willow tree, planted on its banks almost 60 years ago by D. K. CrofEut, at that time a well known seed grower and father-in-law of the present owner. This beauty spot is a Mecca for hundreds of from New Haven and Derby nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnmnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn HYBRID ANDOTHER ROSES FOR EASTER FORCING ROR IMMEDIATB DBUIVERV HARPY HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES Par . . Louis Bradley, youngest son of H. M. Bradley, has undergone a very serious operation at the Griffin Hospital, but I am glad to be able to state that he is now declared out of danger and doing nicely. The young man displayed con- siderable pluck through the ordeal, mak- ing all arrangements at the hospital him- self, unknown to his parents. H. M. Bradley had excellent retiins from his recently finished houses. Thompsonville Zero weather found Brainerd Brothers well prepared and no loss occurred. For some time past they have given more at- 'tention to the seed and nursery branches as they are favorably located and have long experience. They are much pleased with the setting of their ad. in the 25th Anniversary number of The Exchange, which they will preserve in their library. Willimantic W. A. Dawson struck a spring of water when building last Fall, which has given considerable trouble. Owing to cold weather setting in, it was impossible to concrete, so occasional pumping has had to be resorted to until mild weather ar- rives. When completed he will have an up-to-date place. Stafford Springs J. J. Braun intends rebuilding part of his range as soon as the Spring rush is over. The houses will run east and west, with lapped glass. J. J. B. Junior, had a serious tumble through the roof when glazing a house early last Fall, which was followed by an attack of appendicitis. He is convalescing and will soon be around again. Rockville Theo. Standt remarked that fortune has been good to him this season. He may put the profits in the ground, but not for the purpose of adding more glass. Monson Monson Floral Co. reports a rather quiet season on funeral work, but find an increase in the call for decorative stock. Waterbury With the thermometer 10 below zero the delivery of a large funeral order sev- eral miles in the country meant extra labor and care, but as George Dallas re- marked, '"We are well organized for any emergency." To see Alex. Dallas, the senior member of the firm, making up de- signs, one realizes how he has adapted We oifer extra-strong forcing two-year-old dormant, low-budded stock, in the following va- rieties, true to name: Price, 75 cts. for 5 (of one variety), $15.00 I per 100, $140.00 per 1000 (immediate delivery) I ALFRED COLOMB. Carmine crimson. I ANNE DE DIESBACH. Bright c«irmiue BALL OF SNOW. Large, pure white I BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. Sitmy pink CAPT. CHRISTY. Flesh color, deepening to center. CLIO. Satin blush. DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Bright vermihon EARL OF DUFFERIN. Rich velvety crimson FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. The finest white in existence. GEN. JACQUEMINOT. BriUiant crimson JOHN HOPPER. Briglit rose, with caimine center. LA FRANCE. Peach-blossom pink MABEL MORRISON. Pm-e white, shaded MARGARET DICKSON. White, with pah MARSHALL P. WILDER. Cherry lose m.l carmine. MAGNA CHARTA. Dark pink. ; MME. GABRIEL LUIZET. Light , b il iiij pink MRS. JOHN LAING. Rich, satmj pinl. MRS. SHARMAN-CRAWFORD. D(cp rosy pink. PAUL NEYRON. Lovely dark pink PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN. Diik.um- ULRICH BRUNNER. Cherry led, fei md Rose. For prices, see above. Frau Karl Driischkl, or Snow-Wblte Rose; EVERBLOOMING BUSH, or BABY ROSES MME. NORBERT LEVAVASSEUR (The original Baby Rambler) . A dwarf-gi-owing, everblooming Crimson Rambler. This blooms when a small plant and forms clusters of flowers as large as the Crimson Rambler. 85 cts. for 5, .116.00 per 100. CATHARINE ZEIMET. A white Baby Rambler Rose, larger and better flowers than the type. An important fact is that it has the true Rose perfume in a high degree. 85 cts. for 5, SIO.OO per 100. BAB I DOROTHY. The same in habit aa Baby Rambler, but the color of the flower is similar to Dorothy Perkins. Baby Dorothy, when planted out, flowers perpetually from Spring until Autumn. 85 cts. for bundle of 5, $16.00 per 100. MRS. WM. H. CUTBUSH. A grand acquisition to the Baby Rambler class. .Color intense crimson and exceptionally free flowering. 85 cts. for 5, $16.00 per 100. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 343 West 14th Street INEW YORK CITY himself following the serious accident he met with some time since. Their stock ranges from Am. Beauty Roses to Gat- tleyas, and is fine. Saxe & Floto are much pleased with their new store. Stock shows up much better, and sales have kept up since the holidays when business was fully up to the average. Meriden R. C. Blatchley was a worker, and brought about his sudden death by ex- posure on the houses — work on which he felt was necessary at that time. He left a flourishing business to his son, who has been at the store end for some years. Wm. Woodley will discard Killarney for Killarney Brilliant, which is bound to supersede the older variety very quickly. Shawyer & Hadley are also in high favor. H. Birdsey, o£ Birdsey & Raven, the leading seedsmen in the city, is in Ber- muda inspecting the Lily and Onion crops. Ansonia Ansonia Floral Co. is well satisfied with the season's business and contem- plates making additions to its extensive West Hartford Old Boreas got in his knock on Carl Peterson during the severe spell of last week. For almost a decade Mr. Peterson has presided over the Whiting establish- ment and never lost a day until now. I found him out again and busy grafting the Rose supply. He finds the varieties Aaron Ward, Taft. White and Pink Kil- larney, Richmond, and Hillingdon do best grafted, while Sunburst succeeds best on its own roots. A general line is grown entirely for retail trade. East Hartford H. W. Richards had some fine plants of Geranium Beaute Poitevine that sold well around the holidays. I understand he sold some at ?1 for each plant. There must be something in the soil (a silky loam) that is responsible for the vigorous growth and exquisite color of bloom. Much regret is expressed at the loss sus- tained by Geo. Munroe at New Haven through fire, and the more so as stock is quite scarce at this time. New London E. W. Clark is a philosopher. WhUe exerting himself to the utmost trying to keep up steam during the severe cold spell of last week, and wondering if old Boreas would ever quit. Dame Fortune knocked at the door and informed him that a literal windfall had occurred close by his store. 'Tis a fine piece of prop- erty and puts him in easy street S. J. Renter & Son are well pleased with the returns from their store here, which is kept well supplied and under the artistic supervision of V. Fischer, has undoubtedly helped along the flower business very considerably. W. M. 238 The Florists' Exchange Rowayton Greenhouses, Rowayton, Conn. The Rowayton Greenhouses owned by Tra'endly & Schenck, Anthony Ruzicka being the superintendent, are situated on a 100 acre farm about three quarters ot" a mile from the Rowayton railroad sta- tion, and two mil«s from that at South iS'orwalk. In the stables on this farm is a herd of twenty-five Holstein cows kept chiefly for the manure, but the milk pro- duction nevertheless is a valuable market- able commodity. About equal propor- tions of the more than 100,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse space are devoted to Rose and Carnation growing at present, with a tendency to give more attention to the OAENATIOHS Carnations occupy this season two new even span houses,- each 450ft. x 56ft., built by Hitchings & Co. ; several varie- ties are grown in these. Those grown in largest nimiber are Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, White Enchantress, Rosette, White Perfection, and White Wonder; besides which, a considerable number of Glorioea, Victory, and Pink Delight and a few Harry Perm, William Eccles, May Day and Brooklyn. The growing of so many varieties in large modern houses under approximately simi- lar conditions affords an excellent oppor- tunity for comparison of qualities. The writer was very much interested In a variegated sport of Gloriosa, the plants of which fin a considerable space on one bench. The flowers are fuUy up to the size of standard varieties, and as the deep pink variegation is on a pink back- ground instead of a white, the blooms are entirely different from Benora and most of other variegated varieties. Besides this sport, another interesting bloom of large size and color was a deep pink, or nearly red sport of the variegated sport mentioned above. The plants in these houses at the time of the visit of the representative of The Exchange, Jan. 15, were well covered with buds and blooms, and were giving a good cut of flowers, and growing, as they are, in the wide and light modem houses, they pre- sented a fine sight. On the same side of the large and well equipped service building, beneath which are the hoUer pit, and cut flower cellar, are ten three-quarter span Rose houses, each 150ft. x 20ft. These ten houses are entirely devoted to Rose growing, and also three houses on the other side of the service building, two of which are 310ft. X 23ft., and one 310ft. x 50ft. A iean-to house 150ft. x Sft. contains the Rose grafting frames. A number of the leading varieties of Roses are grown in these houses. These include Lady Hilling- don, which occupy two of the 150ft. s 20ft. houses, and are looking very thrifty ; three houses of the same size of White Killarney, showing good form ; Mrs. Aaron Ward occupies another en- tire house, a beautiful Rose in all of its grades of blooms ; .a seventh house had the handsome new Rose Alice Stanley on the three main benches, with Pink Kil- larney on the side; Mrs. G. Shawyer oc- cupies an eighth house, grafted stock ; but ownroot stock will be grown next sea- son, and in the remaining houses on this side of the service building. Sunburst and Ward are grown. The two large Carnation houses, and the ten Rose houses previously mentioned were erected by Hitchings & Co. Of the three houses on the other side of the service building, two are used for grow- ing Radiance and one for Red Killarney, a prolific bloomer. Pink Killarney and Antoine Rivoire, which is also called Bul- garie and Talt. The work both of propagating Carna- tions and grafting Roses is now going on steadily at this establishment, and much .grafted stock is already in the grafting frames in the lean-to propagating house. A pond close by the greenhouses fur- nishes both fish in the open season, and ice in the Winter for house and green- bouse use. A dwelling house on the farm, located conveniently near the greenhouse range, is occupied by the superintendent. The Rowayton Greenhouses are fully equipped, well kept, within easy shipping distance of New York City, and belong to that class known as modem ranges of glass. A picture showing the interior of one of the two 450ft. x 56ft. Camation houses is shown on page 244. Another picture, on page 254, shows the ten loOft. X 20ft. Rose houses and the two 450£t. X 56ft. Carnation houses; these all stand on the one side of the large service house, just a little of which is shown, the other three houses on the other side not appearing. Julius Che¥alley,Bayport,L. I., N.Y. It is well known to many that in that group of the three L. I. towns of Bay- port, Blue Point, and Patchogue, there are a number of Carnation growers who have large modern ranges of glass, in which they produce a variety of Cama- tion blooms, many of which are of high quality. The question arises, Is the soil here and on many other parts of Long Island, and the ocean air particularly, favorable to growing Carnations? and probably would be answered affirmatively by most growers. In this connection, and apropos the reference to ocean air, the writer is reminded to say that it is a well known fact that the use of a saline spray upon Carnation plants in beneficial, and is probably used all too little by inland growers. The Chevalley range, consisting not so many years ago of one lone house of moderate size, has now grown to six sub- stantial houses, and a propagating house, a total of about 60,000 sq. ft. of glass. Four and one half acres of land upon a portion of which the greenhouses, and handsome dwelling house stand, and five more acres nearby, make up the farm. Two of the houses of this range are of ICing Construction and three, the largest of which is 72ft. x 185ft., and the other two 175ft. long and 46ft. and 28ft. wide, respectively, are of Lord & Burnham con- struction. The writer is making a note of the large number of varieties which each Carnation grower has in his houses this year, wherever he has the pleasure of calling. In the Chevalley range are En- chantress, which up to date appears to be the largest of all light pink Carnations, and one of the best in most respects ; Gloriosa, a truly beautiful Carnation of a somewhat deeper pink color than En- chantress; Pink Delight, a remarkably beautiful Carnation of the Enchantress type, but ot a different build and color than either of those mentioned above ; Niquet's Improved Enchantress, a large handsome sport of Enchantress, equalling it in size, and apparently of a little more attractive color; Sangamo, an attractive looking Carnation nearly of the color of Mrs. Ward, and apparently quite as good at this season of the year, or better in color ; Rosette, a handsome, very deep pink Carnation of a little deeper shade perhaps, than any other pink Carnation, not of a very numerous petalage, but for all that appearing to be one of the best of the late introductions ; Mrs. Ward, beyond doubt still one of the best of its color, but always appearing more florifer- ous on the bench than in the record book. The blooms develop so slowly after the color shows. There were also few of the little known medium pink variety Harvey, apparently ho improvement, to say the least, on other varieties of about the same shade of color; White Wonder, generally conceded now to be among the best whites, and looking well at the Chevalley range and wherever seen ; White Perfection, the old favorite; Queen, an old floriferous variety bearing small blooms, and Victory, still among the best reds in many respects. The plants in this range are looking remarkably well, and are giving a good cut of flowers. The pleasure of the visit of the repre- sentative of The Florists' Exchange to the Chevalley establishment was en- hanced by the courteous, generous and much appreciated entertainment extended to him in their home by Mr. and Mrs. Chevalley, Henry Hession, Brooklyn, N. Y. The firm of Henry Hession at Clark- son St., Brooklyn, New York, is managed by the son of the late Henry Hession, and that the former good standard of quality and general business aptitude are main- tained, was made evident to us recently, upon our visit there. Three of the large t\pe of Lord & Bumham's span roofed houses have been erected, and others will be put up m time, as a street will neces- the removal of some of the older louses The present extent of glass is T 000 sq ft , and from 4000 to 6000 Car- blooms are cut daily throughout the season Carnations are the sole stock gtown, and the range of varieties IS down to the finest limits. Enchantress IS tihe place of C. Merkel & Son, Mentor, Ohio, a year ago, four large greenhouses have been built, increasing the area of glass many thousand feet. Although of greater interest a;t the holiday and Easter pe- riods, when the pot stock is at its best and at its greatest volume, a trip through the Merkel place is always well worth the joiumey. Some choice Azaleas are being forced a^t present with prospects ot an unusually fine lot for Easter. Sev- eral benches of sturdy giganteum Lilies are coming along nicely; also excelleat Valley and Lilacs, which are being daily cut. The Rambler Rose stock has been potted and tied into some very novel and attractive forms. The demand for the rare tyi>e of Adiantum grown here is greater (than ever, making it necessary to plant another house with this profit- able plant. A strictly wholesale busi- ness is carried on, ithe output going to the retail florists cliiefly, in condition for immediate sale. The name of Merkel is synonymous with quality, and this fac- tor, with the spirit of hustle and the square deal added, has caused the busi- ness to expand and prosper. J. McL. J. Steidie and A. Joblensky Olivette, Mo. It is always with a feeling of local pride that one sees the places of John Steidie and A. Joblensky, situated at Olivette, Mo. Here are two men who are growers, and in that capacity W'ould hold their own in any company. for a large retail house which takes his entire output, consequently grows, be- sides Roses and Carnations, as the staples, a few other things which he does particularly well. Among these we no- ticed Sweet Peas that began producing well in November ; a bench of Mignonette of extra quality ; a bench of Snapdragon, among which is a chance seedling of a purplish pink. The flowers are extra large. In comparison with Silver Pink growing alongside, it is very superior in every respect. Mr. S. has given the Rose Mrs. Chas. Russell a trial, and is very favorably im- pressed. It is a strong, healthy grower; rival of the latter. He grows several other newer kinds and finds Mrs. Aaron Ward the best paying one of the lot. Mr. Steidle's Carnations are superb. He always has a few seedlings growing on, and now has one, No. 33, that looks like a winner. It is very productive, January 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 239 giving almost double the number of flow- ers that Enchantress does, which it re- sembles in color and general habits, but is a shade darker. It is a cross between Scarlet Glow and May Day. Mr. Stei- dle will disseminate it. He also has a fine lot of Myosotis and Stocks that promise well and young Carnations in pots by thousands. With the exception of a house of Easter Lilies, Mr. Jobleusky grows Carnations exclusively, and he does grow them. Ten thousand good blooms was his Christmas cut, notwithstanding the very dark Win- ter. The flowers are among the very best that come to the wholesale house of Henry Berning, St. Louis. His benches of Ward and White Wonder were a sight to please any critic. Enormous quantities of young plants in sand were also seen. Mr. J. is a char- acter by himself. He prefers the good rough compost, easily managed. He likes his place kept up to the minute, rather than to be constantly increasing. In his own language he says, "I don't want the earth ; wouldn't have it as a gift." The surplus he might increase with is devoted to a luxurious home, a Victrola talking machine, a new automo- bile and plenty of help at good wages to make it a model of its kind. O. K. Sanders. Loins Schmutz, Clarkson st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Schmutz is a well known cultiva- tor of plant stock. He does not grow cut flowers, but gives all his attention to Bermuda Lilies, Spiraeas, Azaleas, ferns, Dracaenas, palms. Cinerarias, Pandanus Veitchii and Dutch bulb stock. On Jan. 17 he had nice early batches of Tulips and Dutch Hyacinths, while Lilies in several stages filled other houses. The Pandanus and Dracaenas (terminalis varieties) were a very fine lot, though on the small size yet for selling. Phoenix Roebelinii was another notable subject, and last, but not least, was a stock of Bougainvilleas, mainly in 6in. pots for flowering at Easter. These are tricky plants to grow, and at present did not appear as though they would make the gay show we know they will some weeks hence. They are kept well pruned in to an even shape. Carl A. Woerner, Clarkson Brooklyn, N. Y. ing establistment in Brooklyn, N. that of Carl Woerner. Here were quan- tities of Nephrolepis Scottii and N. Whit- manii in sizes from small upward. Not a few were shapely specimen plants sus- pended from the roof glass. Primula ob- conica in rich crimson magenta shades, very sturdy, healthy and well flowered, was much admired. Easter Lilies were coming on in quantity ; also Araucarias, Acacias, Rubbers, palms, Dracaena in- divisa, and quite a large collection of Azalea indica. Considerable importa- tions are made from Europe, and all the stock was healthy and flourishing. The new Cyrtomium Rochfordianum is also being taken up. In addition to the Primulas, Cyclamens made a bright dis- play. Fish&L'Eluse,Blue Point, L.I., N.Y. In the four houses of the Fish & L'Eluse range, having about 50,000 sq. ft. of glass, there are now growing about 30,000 Carnation plants. The leading varieties grown are Enchantress and Vic- tory, which are looking especially well, also White Perfection, and Mrs. Ward. Besides these are grown in smaller num- bers several other varieties, among which are Queen, Washington, of a rose pink color, a promising crimson seedling, and the new red variety The Herald, which is looking particularly well, and producing good blooms freely. Christmas Pink and some other varieties of Sweet Peas are grown in a separate small house. John Bennett, Blue Point, L. I.,N. Y- The Bennett establishment is perhaps the oldest in this locality. In the old range, years ago, Violets and other flow- ers were grown. That range was taken down only a few years ago. and in its place have been erected seven large houses, two of which are each 200tt. x 40ft. Car- ! at J. B. Keller Sons, Rochester, N. Y. nations are the chief crop at this es- tablishment at this season of the year. Hallowarden is giving a good cut of hand- some blooms. Enchantress, White Per- fection, Beacon, and Victory, are also grown and a few of the old variety. Lord. Mostly solid beds are used in this range. Sweet Peas, and some bulbous stock are grown, and bedding plants come in for a large share of attention. Cyclamen and Begonia Lorraine To those florists growing Cyclamen for the retail store trade, the accompanying illustration should be of much interest. It was taken Dec. 1, 1913, and shows what can be accomplished with seed sown in Aug., 1912. The grower, O. E. Wigg, has had a vast experience in this line, both in this country and Europe, and has been with J B. Keller Sons, of Rochester, N. Y., for several years as grower of flow- ering plants for the firm's retail store. The success which ensued as a result of Mr. Wigg's efforts is shown in the pic- ture. The plants, some of which carried 50 to 60 bloms, were viewed by the local florists, all of whom gave credit to the grower, for securing plants in such con- dition at that time of year. They were grown in sash houses entirely, and from the time seed was sown until plants were sold, they had all the attention necessary in such matters as watering, shading, soil, fertilizer, syringing, etc. The house of Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine, by the same grower, tells its own story of successful culture. A; H. S. WlTMEE, Pa. — Explosion of a furnace boiler in the greenhouse of Blias Lefevre caused considerable excitement and $300 damage. Kansas City, Mo. A series of dull, cloudy days has held down the supply of stock among Kansas City florists, so that members of the trade are having a good deal of difliculty in keeping up with the demand. Roses are especially scarce, while other lines are far from easy to secure. Markets on which the trade has relied in the past are also having the same trouble, according to reports, and comparatively little stock has been secured from Chicago, Council Bluffs, and other points which usually may be counted on to relieve shortages here. Some magnificent orchids have recently been displayed by Samuel Murray, one of the leading Kansas City florists. One particularly handsome assortment was placed in the windows of the Grand avenue establishment, with the placard, "Orchids from our own greenhouses." Growers who can turn out high class stock under recent conditions may be called geniuses, without stretching the truth, and Mr. Murray easily deserves that title. Business has held up unusu- ally well, according to Mr. Murray, the chief trouble being in securing enough stock to go around. The Broadway Flower Store, recently established by William Foith, one of our own growers, is doing a fine business, in- dicating that a flower establishment in the southern section of the city can be converted into a paying investment. The new store is situated in a select residen- tial district, and supplies a big percentage of the demand of that neighborhood. Whether a flower shop can make money by catering to neighborhood trade exclu- sively has long been a question in the trade, but the success of the Broadway Photo taken Dec in the aflirmati The street car advertising of the Alpha Floral Co. has been unusual recently. "When all else fails, try Alpha's flowers," urges the car cards of the company, con- tributing an appreciated suggestion to unhappy lovers. The cards are placed in practically every case in the front of the cars, meaning that an additional charge is paid for this position. In consideration of this heavier expense, however, the florist is given the corre- sponding space on the back of the car, regarded as not so profitable a location. The Alpha Floral Co. is also maintaining its rather wide poster campaign, with good results. Bryson Ayres of Independence, Mo., near Kansas City, is considered unique in the flower trade, and has built up a reputation in ICansas City for the un- usual excellence of his Sweet Peas. Mr. Ayres, as a matter of fact, styles him- self, "Sweet Pea specialist," and deserves the title, according to the retailers who patronize him. Burton B. Crane is devoting his at- tention to bedding plants and expects to secure good results in this line. Mr. Crane, with other growers, is now spend- ing a good deal of money for coal, with the advent of wintry weather. The use of natural gas has about ceased with Kansas City growers, the supply being so uncertain that the majority have in- stalled coal burning apparatus A year or two ago florists burned natural gas almost exclusively, being enabled to pro- duce flowers at a comparatively low cost by this method. A mistaken impression recently gath- ered ground in Kansas City that a meet- ing of the Florists' Club was to be held on Jan. 30. President G. K. Parker, of the Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., was forced to spend several hours in notifying members that this was not the case. The mistake was caused by the impression that the organization meets every other Friday night, whereas the schedule calls for a session on the first and third Fri- days of the month. January enjoyed five Fridays, instead of four, and the flo- rists therefore became confused as to the meeting time. Several days of Spring weather re- cently redounded to the benefit of A. F. Barbe, whose establishment on Fifteenth St. is directly across from Elmwood ceme- tery. A number of persons took advan- tage of the warm days to visit the ceme- tery, incidentally taking flowers with them. M. E. C. Cincinnati, 0. C. E. CritcheU last week was in |reeeipt of the first outdoor Dafirodils of the year. They were from the South. The following Cincinnatians are at the A. O. S. Convention now on at , Cleve- land: Mis. and Mrs. CritcheU, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Gus. Adrian, R. Witterstaetter, Max Rudolph and Wm. Murphy. Mr. Michle of the Hill store spent the past fortnight in Florida in looking after property interests there. Visitors : A. M. Sanders, representing Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago ; PhU Valk, representing Geo. Borgfeld & Co., New York ; Frank Farney of M. Rice & Co. ; Wm. Gardner, New Castle, Ind. ; Fred Lemon, Richmond, Ind. ; Wm. Rogers of the Miami Floral Co., Dayton, Ohio. Teddy. Hammonton, N. J. A meeting of the Association of Ham- monton Dahlia Growers was held at the residence of Geo. W. Bassett on the 22d instant, Chas. Wood presiding. The fol- lowing oflicers were elected ; President, Geo. Nicholson ; vice-president. J. Mur- ray Bassett ; secretary, Edw. H, White. A strong protest was made against the increase of 50 per cent, in the express rates between Philadelphia and Ham- monton. The new rate will be 75c. per hundred pounds, yet the haul is but thirty miles. This is an increase of 50 per cent, over what the rate has been. H. J. R. (On inquiry in New York we are in- formed that the charge via the Adams Express Co. on 100 lbs. cut flowers be- tween Hammonton, N. J., and Phila- delphia will be 60c. and not 75c., as above stated. — Ed.) 240 The Florist's Exchange RETAIL FLORISTS No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia 'Wreaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. A WREATH READY FOR THE FLOWERS PRICES 12 inch frame, when finished 22 inch . $6.00 per dozen 14 inch frame, when finished 24 inch . 7.00 per dozen 15 inch frame, when finished 26 inch . 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame, when finished 28 inch . 11.00 per dozen These leaves are treated with our new process, which gives them that rich, glossy appearance and preserves them for an indefinite length of time. JU5. U. INCIUll^UCK, FLORISTS' SIPPUES PHILADELPHIA, PA. KOOLBERGEN & SLIEDRECHT J. DE PUYSSELEYR BOSKOOP, HOLLAN O LOOCHRISTY, GAND, BELGIUM Inform their customers of the arrival of HARRY VAN KOOLBERGEN, who wiU be in Ihe States, as usual, from January 20th until May 1st. Special prices will be given on Spring Importations, for Hardy Nursery Stock, Palms, Araucarias, Bay Trees, etc. ON APPLICATION. MAIL ADDRESS DURING THIS PERIOD WILL BE HARRY VAN KOOLBERGEN, 14 Stone Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. aa!fiffiffiaffiifitfiffiffi!fiffiaiffiffiffiifi!fiifi!fiffi \£ Hartford, Conn. Order Swastika Brand Cannas lUR prices are right down to a groundifloor basis. No one in all this big prosperous country of ours has roots that can excel ours for fatness and solid- ness; or that will produce any sturdier, truer to type plants. They are by far the finest lot we > offer. r suggestions — Bi — ihat wonderful new while you can buy for $2.00 $20.00 for 100. $150,00 for 1000. l.OO tor 10. $25.00 for 100. 'el. $3.00 (o, 10. You can-l help but finrl ! THE CONARD & JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PA. }£ \£}£i}£i\^}h}R£i\R}R}£}fi}£\RR}fi\£}£\S\}I\[RR£i At the Whiting Greenhouses they are cutting some \ery fine Daffodils and Tulips, while the Carnations are not doing just what they ought to, still they are able to fill retail orders. Gaius Wm. McCIunie of Church st. has been laid up for a weeli with his old trouble, but will soon be with us again. Roy R. Tomson of West Hartford is picking some good Carnations, but he is like the rest of the growers, not over- stocked. Ma St. bfi 0 0000 Invested now in 4-iiich. ROSES $^ ^ ^ ^ «P «P %p «P At Easter Time 2J^-in. pois, ready for 3- and year-oIds_^m 4-in. pots, ready for 5- and Write today to <^2EDLE^^^^' ^^' ^*"'^'' "'' GERANIUMS 0 per 100. 100; 2-iii.. FEVERFEW. Double whhe. 2-in.. $2.00 VINCAVariegata. 3-m. pots, $3.80 1 12.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, il.uu. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. - Dalanson. N. Y GlvecreditwherecreditlBdue — MentloQ Exchange ] THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is tha only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and r^fer to all advertisements of Car- nations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertisements In addition to the regular display adver- tisements, and with no extra coot, ex- cept to us. Can you think of better ad- vertising service than thIsT Secretary Leonard H. Healey, of the State Dept. of Agriculture, has sent out about forty letters to the presidents and secretaries of the yarious State Fair As- sociations, inviting them to a meeting to be held in the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol on Feb. 3, for the purpose of forming a State Fair Association among their members. Atkins, the Carnation man of Bum- side, Conn., is picking some very fine Carnations and Sweet Peas. While they have not been coming along plentifully lately, still they have been about as good as the average. E. W. Newton of Park st. has some good Cyclamens. The Daffodils and Tu- lips are not doing quite as well as they should, owing no doubt to the very poor weather conditions. George D. Curtis, of the Charles Tur- ner Co., nurserymen, died at the Hart- ford Hospital on Jan. 21, following an operation- for- appendicitis. He was bom in Lenox, Mass. He was twenty-seven years old, and had lived in Hartford for the last seven years, being in the em- ploy of the Charles Turner Co. for that length of time. He leaves a wife, a son, his parents, and one brother. The fu- neral was held at his late home, 25 Bur- ton St., on Jan. 23. The floral trade the past few weeks has not been what we expect at this sea- son of the year. Stock has been scarce, owing no doubt to the very cloudy weather, and then again different stock being off crop. Roses and Carnations ; have been the things that would have I sold if we could have got them. Bulbous stock of all descriptions seems to be be- liind time this season. Greens are scarce. 1 The Cedar Hill Greenhouses are about j th« only ones that are picking Daffodils; in tact that new bulb cellar that they put in last Summer has been a great ad- dition to the place. Their plants are looking about the finest that are to be found in this section. The new garage is all completed, and is large enough for four cars. Mrs. Bs. Drake lias just re- turned from a visit to New York City. Page F. Potter of the Bon Ton was in New York for a business trip. I G. G. McC. CONTENTS American Carnation Society, Twenty- third Annual Meeting- ana ExliiTji- tion 249 American Forestry Ass'n 268 Among" the Growers: Rowayton Greenhouses, (Illus); Julius Chevallen (Illus.); Henry Hession: Storrs & Harrison; C. Merkel & Son; J. Steidle and A. Joblensky; Louis Schmutz; Carl A. Woerner; Fish and L'Bluse; John Bennett 238, 239 Azaleas. The Best 233 Bermuda, Land of 15nchantment . . . .243 Books Received 264 Business Troubles 222 Carnations, Special Articles: The Split Calyx Trouble Carnations in Chicago; Setting up Carnations for Exhibit; The Productiveness of the Standard Varieties of Car- nations and the Cost of Produc- ing Blooms; Notes on Carnation Culture, Seasonable Work; Dis- eases of the Carnation; Observa- tions on the Carnations of Today; The New Carnations; Carnations Peerless Pink, Pink Supreme and Gorgeous, (Illus.); Manures and Fertilizers 249, 255 Camellias Dropping Buds 258 Catalogs Received 221 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., A Visit to, (Illus.) 273 Clubs ana Societies 264 Connecticut State Notes 237 Cornell University, Coiirse in Green- house Management at, (Illus.) 236 Cyclamen and Begonia Lorraine, (Illus.) 239 Editorial: Something Different; The W. R. Smith Memorial; The New Ex- press Rates; From A Ninth- Story Window 242 Express Rates, New 273 Fire at Rhinebeck, N. Y 258 Gardeners and Florists' Ciub of Boston 243 Freesias, New Hybrid 243 International Flower Show, Prize List243 Market Eeview of the 267, 268 Massachusetts Notes 274 Nursery Dept., (Illus.) 227 Obituary: Isaac W. Coburn; Preston King; Charles D. Thayer ■ 243 Publications Received 2B8 Question Box 274 Readers, Kind Words From 2:i3 Beaders' Views, Our: Forming an Arch of Trees; Express Rates Going Up, Not Down; Both Retailing and Wholesaling-; What Has the Professional Gar- dener Done For the S. A. P.?. , . .244 Betailer, The: 259 Schedules Received 258 Seea Traae Beport 215 Trade Notes, General 264 "The Gardens of France" 244 The Florists' Bouna Table, No. 2 261 American Rose Society 242 The Week's Meetings 242 Traae Notes: Houston 224 Greenville, (Tex.); Washington, (D, C.) 226 New Orleans, Montgomery 228 Louisville 229 Nashville 230 Baltimore, White Marsh, Knoxville.234 Providence, Newark 235 Pawtucket 236 Kansas City, Cincinnati, Hammon- ton, (N. J.) 239 Hartford : 240 Bridgeport, Eliizabeth 258 Rochester 265 Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Wor- cester 266 New York 269 Boston 270 Philadelphia, Buffalo 271 Chicago 272 Lancaster, Syracuse, New Bedford Detroit ^.274 Fort Wayne, Milwaukee 275 Portland, St, Louis, Cleveland, St. Pasadena 277 Vancouver 278 Week's Work, The 232 January 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 124] I List of Advertisers Sachse. Adolph A. .. . 2 Salter Bros 26 1 &,Forb(!sCo224-62 Saitlord Flower Shop^ Mauger & Sons, W . .>.:»:..:~:.{..x»k..:..:..x..:..:..:.<..x..:..:.o<<>x<«C'h;.o{kk~:'C«<>>xk<»>^^^^ . 272 Sambroofc Bros. . .263 , The. Albert & Davidson. Allen. J. K ^o. Am. Spawn Co 211 Ambacher, James, . . .23: Amer. Wooden Ware Mfg. Co.. The 27: .ngermuelle Aphine Mfg. O Appelgate Flori .275 Eyres Florist. , ,J. E., ,RiedeI6 Baer. Juliu: !217 Fiedler* Co. , Godfrey. . 234 Finger. Jr.. Wm. A. . . . 228 .„. Fisher, Feter 224 ■^269 Fletcher & Co., F. W.. 215 '259 Floral Hill Gardens... 224 'ofiQ Floriais* Hail Ass'n... 264 Eti^^tK;;..::! l'^&^t:c:^l Barrett, W.H. ■•■■Vjil^ Ford, m!c''.". 267 Barrows & boa, rl. n.Z6£ -. j' ii/„ VJ oaq Blur tL Stelnkamp. . .230 l^'i- Wm. P. ■ • i- • • -268 Bay;'":' jVT I xi;*">- rMeioinger. J Garland Gnhs Mfg. Co. jjew Engla ^ ,- T «* oJJ Supply Co 270 Soltau Fernery, B z;i2 Giger Co., J. M .2.59 Newtork Stable Ma- Standard Pump & En- G.bbons, The Smdaj nure Co 275 gine Co.. The 278 _.^J.'^-.>A 264 Nicholas. John S 261 Standard Thermometer Gibhn&O). 276 Nicotine Mfg. Co.. Tie Co 279 CoodseJI. P^H., 226 274 Steams Lumber Co., Niessen Co, The Leo. 271 The A. T 276 Noe. L. M 269 Steuer, Eric A 236 Nyveldt. A. A 221 Stokes. Walter P 216 n'^'\i,i oSi Oechslin. Ernest 272 Stoothoff Co., H. A...274 Greup & Ploeger .221 Orchid. The 261 Storrs & Harrison Co. 235 Blatchlev Co.The...261 S^'f^ ''%• w °' ojn Ouwerkerk, P 226 Stumpp. Geo. M 261 Boddington A.T .219- GniEn. F. W.. . . . . . .259 pjethorpe Co.. Inc.. Stumpp & Walter Co.. 217 °'^' 233-37 Growers- Cut Flowar p. r *; 275 Sutton & Sons 220 Boerger Albert Wm.. 228 r-ji,''h' ?ol Palmer & Son. W. J.. .259 Swarts. H. D 264 B?tefanUSon,J....216 Ri^",!-?' IS Park Floral Co.. The. . 260 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 273 Bonnets Blake 269 S^if-^'S?' •iV,;„V;5'' Parker. John L.., .. .^259 Thompson, ^ - No. 14 CARNATIONS IN CLEVELAND Scores of our friends are in Cleveland this week, attend- ing the meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society. Why do you suppose they traveled, at the cost of time and money, to be present at that event? Well, first, for the benefit to be gained from meeting fellow Carnation men, learning " points," and boosting the " divine flower." Another vital interest is in the exhibition of Carnations, to be inspected and estimated as worthy or not of purchase and exploitation. So, after all, it is advertising. You may have been unable to go to Cleveland, or your specialty may not be Carnations, but you can exhibit your stock in a market place that goes to buyers, without waiting for buyers to come to it. The one great market for all florists' stock and needs is THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Is YOUR stock " on exhibit " in its columns this week? ^•♦♦♦♦c~X"X'0<«o*C":k":'<' Graham & Son. A. . Greater N. Y. Flori j Index TO Stock Advertised j 228-29-30-33-35-36- Bon Ton 1 „ -269 Parker. John L.".. Raynor. Parkes Construction Co. Co., J. D __ Inc........ ;.,.^5? 276 Thompson & Co., C. Hab=rmehrsSons.J.J.261 Parshelsky Bros. ^ ~ .217-29 Cera 214-: 217-18-2S-35 217-; .261 Z'&T, ■260 Harris. Chester 263 ■ ,Sb Harris, Ernest 240 ,•2™ Hart, Geo. B 265 *°.;5S Hatcher, John C 259 ,262 Heacock Co., Jos 233 ,„, Heinecken. Otto 226 i°l HeissCo 260 Henderson & Co.. A. . . 218 Henk Dirken Floral & ^ 1 Floral Co... 225 Traendly & Schenck . Perry's Hardy Plant Philips Bros Pierce & Co Pierson, Inc.. A.N. Burnett Bros 2: Burpee, W. A. & Co.. 2 B"lMn''''G"E"'" 230 „ ""?''■ '-2-V:'"'=.- i,' • -Si? PfaS" & Kendall : iy^' b";o?:.^.-;: : : : : :5!? 5s'er/F£S"atr:i?I ^'^^^^^ p°«"^ ^- Caldwell The Woods- Herr. A.M 228-35 man Co 265 Hews & Co., A. H . . . . 273 Cahlornia Florisi. The262 Highland Park Green. Calilori.ia Rose Co, . .232 houses. The 260 CampConduil Co. ...277 Hilfinger Bros 273 Cannata. J . P 228 HiU Co.. The E. G . 231-72 Carbone Florist 259 Hill Nursery Co.. Inc.. Carnation Support Co.. The D 226 The 222 Hitchings & Co 280 Carter's Tested Seeds. Hollywood Gardens. . . 262 Inc 220 Holm & Olson 263 Chicago Carnation Holton & Hunkel O .224-72 Home Correspond. .214 School . 228 Horan, E. C. 240-66 Gladiolus 214-15- um 235 216-18-20-21-30-36 Lum 215-17- Gloxinias.. ....215-26-30 228-30-33-35-36 Hardy Perennials.. 226-32 .217-34-40 Heliotrope 218-28- Areca 233-34 230-33-36 Asparagus 214-17- Herbaceous Plants 226' 218-25-28-30-33-35- Hyacinths 215-16-34 236-66 Hydrangeas 217-26- Asters.. . .214-15-16-18-35 229-32-35 Azaleas 213-26-34-66 Iris -. . . . .214-20-29 273 Vick's Sons, Jas 21< Pfaff & Kendall .... ^ . 278 V iereck, F. C 26( ., Jr., & Sons 273 Co. 261 Vin" . U.J. .261 iCo..'f.R. Virgin. _ Walker, John. 213 Walker, Wm 260 213 WaUace&Co.. R 220 233 WalUs aCo., E.A....233 ury. 1. L 222 Walsh. Alfred E 270 .....^ Grove Floral Warburton Florist.. .-.260 226 Corp 217 Ward&Co.. R. M...215 ;;=„ Pittsburgh Cut Flower Warendorff, A 261 282 Co 270 Washington Florists' 263 PlantlifeCo 274 Co 229 '"O PoehlmannBros. Co. .272 Watchman's Clock & ■%.r PoUworthCo., C. C...270 Supply Co 278 %^' Potter Floral Co 260 Wax Bros 259 ^, . Vi.-n ooo ij jr"T-T (^,:""^rn Pulverized Manure Co275 Weber & Co.. C. S 278 Chnstensen.Thos.P..232 Howard's Flower Shop259 p„nell. W. Z 265 Weeber & Don 214 C ark Flonst 262 Howard. J. W. . . . .27o Q„aker Qty Mach. Co277 Weiss & Sons Co., H. r-,...*c„ o,. Hudson Carbon Co.. .275 Quaker Hill Nurs 235 M 224 HY^?"' H. 236 Quidnick G'houses ... 222 Welch Bros. Co 270 Idlewjid Greenhouses. 260 Ramsburg. G. S 217 Wenk. Peter 2')6 IgoeBros. ...... .26o Randall. A. L. Co. .. .272 Weston. Henry 235 Shop263 West View Floral Co. 259 216-18-19-20-21-30- 226 Lantanas., .226 Lilacs 14-15- Lily Bulbs, .226-66 ...225-26-32- 233-34-36-40 213-18-21-34 213-18-21-34 236-66 Lilium Candidum 213 L-26 Lilium Formosum .... 213 228 Lilium Giganteum. . . 213- Childs. John Lewis, aay& Cockcroft. J. D Cohen, J. M... Cottage Gardens Co., .228 Wettlin Floral Co. .276 Whilldin . 265 Whitted 1 .260 Whittier & Co., W. 1 .272 Wietor Bros. ... 228 Lobelia. . . 214-15-18-35-36 ..15-35 Manetti 226 1-16-19- Maples ..^226-66 223-24-25-29-30-32 Narcissus __ __ _ 214-18-35 Nasturl' Chrysanthemums. 217-30- Nephro 232-36 Norway Chrysanthemum Cut- Norway Spruce tings 217-30-32-36 Nursery Stock.. 226-40-66 Table Ferns. . Tuberoses. . . 218-20-21 Verbena.s 214-15- 218-29-35-36 Vincas 214-17- 218-30-33-40 Vines 226 Violets 228 MISCELLANEOUS Aphis Punk.'.'.! '.'.'.'.'.2H Baskets 264 Boilers 276-77 Boxwood 264-65 Carnation Staples. . . .222 Carnation Ties 222 Cattle Manure 275 Chiffons 264 Clocks 278 Coal 264 Crepe Paper 264 Cut Flower Boxes 265 Cycas Leaves Dagger Ferns Decorative Evergreens 264 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 259- 260-61-62-63 Envelopes 265 Exhibitions 214-32 Fancy Baskets. . . 264 Fancy Ferns 264 Fertilizers 274-75-80 Florists' Supplies . . 264-65 Flower Boxes 265 Flower Pots 273 Gutters 278 Handy Handles 266 Heaters 276-77 Heating Appliances276-77 Hemlock 264 Holly 264 Huckleberry Branches264 Immortelles 264-65 Insecticides 274-75 Irrigation 279 Laurel 264-65 Laurel Festooning. 264-65 Laurel Wreaths 264-65 Lemon Oil 276 Leucothoe Sprays 264 Lycopodium 264 Machinery 277 Magnolia Leaves 264 Ma: Mistletoe. Nikoteen. Pecky Cypress . Pipe Fittings.. . .264 .276-78 .258-78 .258-78 264 Pumping Engines. Ratcatcher Ribbons Roping Glass Cuti .276 .278 Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis ReiSchL ■269 265 gf,fS.M.. .233 Jenmngs.E.B, 218 Riebe, F. C... ■oil l°l°^''^?''f°i,n?JS Ritchy. F.W .„„ „.™„..„„v_o.,... •26* Jot^toj.T. J. &C0.262 Robinson & Co., H. M265 Windier Wholesale Coyle, James. . . . Craig Co., Robt Oouch. Mrs. J. W... CrowlFernCo Crump. F. F Cunningham, Jos. H..«^„ .,.co...„b, "" Curtis, C. G 266 Keller. John . _. Cut Flower Exchange.269 Keller Pottery Co. Dallledouze Bros 224 Keller Sons. J. B.. Danker. Florlsl 259 Kerr, The Florist. . Darbee, Florist 262 Kervan Co., The. . . Glazing Points. Grates z/o Greens 264-65 Greenhouse Bldg. .245-46- 247-48-76-77-78-79-80 Greenhouse Construc- tion 245-46-47-48- 276-77-78-79-80 Greenhouse Goods. . .245- 246-47-48-76-77-78-79- Scaline Sheep Manure. Sheet Moss. . . Shower Sprays Sphagnum Mo! Stakes Tile 277 Tinfoil 264 Tobacco Dust 274-75 Tobacco Powder.. .274-75 Tobacco Stems 274-75 Toothpicks 265 Tree Tubs 273 Tubs 273 Ventilating Apparatus _ _ _ 232-33-34-35-40 218-21-34 Pansies 215-18-29 Cold Storage Lilies....213- Peach Trees 226 Kasting, Wm. F. Co. . Robinson H. M Rock Flower Co.. ili Roehrs Co.. Julii 260 Rolker & Sons, ;1 o^o ,.'■ I «> ' ■ oco Rosemont Gardens. . W, ^(^"'^•^'"■•■.■■■^^ ??§ Rosery Flower Shop 272 K.ngConstnictionCo.278 Routzahn Seed Co.. .,0. ...-.chellBros.Co..,277 Royal Glass Works, ■^upp. Johi '^ DeNave. Paul. Den Ouden & Sons, H.226 Kuhl De Ruyter & Hogewon- Lager . 20 Koolbergen & SDed- 40 recht Kueblcr. Wn Russin & Hanfling. . Floral Co. .268 Winter. Son & Co .... 220 n. Wolfinger Florist 261 .260 Wood Bros 236 ■ a Marketos.269 ang, Rorist.. . .215 Young. John . 276 Young & Nugent. .215 Zangen, O. V .264 Zvolanek, A. C... Ventilators 277 Vermine 275 Wants 256-57-58 Wholesale Horists... 266- 267-68-69-70-71-72 Wild Smilax 264-65 Wreaths 240-64-66 .216-28-36 Phlox. 218-25-28-35-36 Cut Flowers H 266-67-68-69-70. Cycl - ■ - Incorporations ..214-15-25-30- 1-72 Primroses... 215-28-34-36- 266 ,215-28-34-36-66 Daffodils 220-34 Privet. ....... . Dahlias 214-16-36 Privet Cuttings.. Daisies 217-35 Pteris. Decorative Stock..213- HurreU., Diener & Co.. Richard222 Lange, H. F. A 26 Dietsch Co., A 278 Langiahr. A. H 26 Diller. Caskey & Keen27S Leach &Son,J.H....22 Dillon, J. L 229 Leedle Floral Co 24 Dodd, Chas. H 277 Lehman Bros 26 Dolansky, F. J ...270 Lemon OU Co 27 Dorner & Sons Co.. F. Leonard Seed Co 21 223-31 Leuly. Emil 23 Drake. J. Aug 221 UttleBeld. Florist 26 Drake Greenhouses.. .261 London Flower Shop.. 26 Dreer, Henry A., Inc. Lord & Bumham Co. 241 218-29-73-77 246-47-4 Eagle Pipe Supply Co. Ludwig Flora! Co., E. 258 C 26 .226 MacNiff Hort. Co., For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE.- Florlsts' Exchange is a trade paper, .226-32 .226-32 .234-35 Rhododendrons 226-66 ' 2Y6-I7-I9-2I-22-23-24- Roses. 225-28-29-30-31-32-33- :-21-26- 231-32-37-40 '334-35-36-37-40-66 Rubber Plants. Di.sh Ferns. .232-35 Salvia .218-25- 228-33-35-36 -15-17-18- Seasonable Stock. e,"ch^ Is'.'.'. .'.'. . . .214- 233-34-35-36-37-40-66 216-18-21-22 Seeds 214-15-16-18- 217-25-32- 220-21-35 '2'3'3-34-35-36-66 Shamrock 217 Fruit Trees 226 Spirieas Fuchsias 228-30-36 Stevia. Genista 217-25 Stocks. Cletoland, O. — The Burkhardt Floral Co. has been incorporated with a capi- tal of $10,000 by Harry Burkhardt and others. TonNGSTQ-^VN, O. — The Leisch Imple- ment Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $25,000 by Frank T^eisch, E. A. McBride, Geo. A. Holz- bach, John H. Jones and 'W. 'W. "Watson. Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Nursery Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000, to do a general nursery business. The stockholders are J. B. Dortch, Ashbel Hubbard, E. D. Peppers, F. E. Murray, Geo. T. Stanard. The officers are: J. B. Dortch, president; F. R. Murray, vice-president; H. B. Crocker, secretary and treasurer. 242 The Florists' Exchange FOTrNDES nr isss Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter The W. R. Smith Memorial In our last week's issue we announced that a bill had been introduced into Congress, known as H. R. 11,401, with the obiect in view of erecting a monument to per- petuate the memory of W. R. Smith, late supermtendent of the Washington Botanic Garden, one time president of the S. A. F. and O. H., and a man whom all florists would like to honor on account of the very keen interest which he manifested on every occasion in the welfare of the trade and more particularly in the educational de- velopment of its rising generation. It has long been the hope of the publishers of The Flohists' Exchange that this national monument to Mr. Smith would take the form at least of a home for the S. A. F. and O. H. at Washington, to which we have also thought could well be added a school of horticulture, not only for the sons of the members of the S. A. F. and O. H., but as well of all related societies, and we should much Mke to see this idea more thoroughly taken up and discussed. Wm F. Gude, the S. A. F. chairman of the W. R. Smith Memorial Fund, advises us that it is possible his committee will hold a meeting in New York in March next. There are many wealthy friends of Mr. Smith behind this movement and, if Congress gives it the national feature desired, there is no doubt what- —— . . ..,.,. „>,„„ »„hapHT.- soever that additional money would be forthcoming if H '^''LSfrfsTnd^s'ouV" onTy %c*;tX'rel^or.° """'''^'^ the purpose for which the money is to be used is known "° "se^sterea Cawe AdlreBs: ^ore« Newyork. in a^lvince and approved by these friends and our when contents run up into weigh The following examples will sho charges : By post to Chicago to Phila. to Boston Published every Saturday by the _ Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors i Street, New York. A. T. De. La Mi managing editor; Jas. zeau, ■ The add of this paper New Tork. Short address P. O. Telephone, 3765 and 3766 Beekman , De La Mare ; and 8 Duane president and ecretaryj David Tou- the officers is toe Box 1697, 7 to 19 lbs 20C. It may not be out of place here to remind shippers once more that packages bearing a yeUow express label are always prepaid; white labels signify collect. From a Ninth-Story Window FBnrCIPAI^ BBANCH OPPICES i^*a°?JaS^^S^'"^^™En?!e'?!'''4lil!- ^roaster ave. CWc^i'^o^flaP !^X°S,'l,«No. Wabash ave.. room 307. Telephone, Central 8487. to secure insertion in issue Ye«l7'sSSfrlp«Si%IunUert4teVard- Mexico. »1 00. "^^cfnlallfor Foreign countries in PO«t?i„ »°'»?; $2 60 Payable in advance. Remit by Draft on New York. Post Office or Express Money Order; if paid k"uTh"e7ue?fnf r-e'^ufinclslor advertising accounts Should %e made payable to The Florists' Exchange, at its principal office. Ncs. 2 to 8 Duane St., New YorK Teleerama.— Telegrams received in this ffflce up to 12 no?n Wednesday, containing changes In aavertlsins. will receive attention for the issue of the Saturflay Slowing; likewise, telegrams haylnsc informative matter fntended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday - after B be forwarded by the telegraph Let a word of commendation come from the home of Denver^ Colo one who was "first in war, first in peace and first m the hearts of his countrymen" to you on the occasion ot your 25th anniversary. This belated congratulation has been caused by absence on that occasion. Your weekly visit to me in the Southland is eagerly looked for, as I always find something new and interesting in your pages. You have an admirable trade paper, and I hope 1914 may be your banner year, and one of uninterrupted prosperity — ■ "' The New Express Rates The new express rates, scheduled by the various ex- press companies to go into effect on February 1, con- tain important reductions in charges, as will be seen from the following table. The rates here quoted are for second class matter, as listed elsewhere in this column: Between 20 lbs. 50 lbs. NEW YORK and the following points. Chicago, lU St. Lou! ' ' New Rate Old Rate New Rate Old Rate Wheian, Mount Vernon, Va. Something Different "Nothing new under the sun," but always something different. The Lord & Burnham Co. four pages of ad- vertising printed on special high-grade paper in this weeks issue of the Exchange is surely "something ditter- ent." It is a splendid type of high class adyerbsmg and the publishers of The Florists' Exchange appreciate the confidence placed in the value of their advertismg columns, shown in such a practical way, Butte, Mont, Dallas, Tex San Francisco, Cal. Baltimore, Md.... Boston, Mass Albany, N.Y Buffalo. N.Y Philadelphia, Pa.. Pittsburgh, Pa... . Detroit, Mich. . . . New Orleans, La. . *These quotations are based 3.00 2.03 3.98 *$1.25 1.50 4.00 .35 1.40 , the old 1.77 2.50 nerchandise rates. , reduc- vhioh the trad n the desirable patronage of the best elements of "^^f )^i,/-:-^a so'^tfart'l American Rose Society The first entry to be made for an exhibit of Roses at the New York' Flower Show in March is by Anton ''=Tr;rizfhS"SsLt%eVed^d''addedto. The flowers a.e^first class. on which the express companies had hitherto allowed tion of 20 per cent, for plants, bulbs, cuttmgs, etc., but reduction, ot course, is now entirely done away with. The following in our line are specifically stated as material to be shipped at other than first-class rates: Second-Class Matter Bulbs, cactus, Cape Jessamines, cuttings (except cut flowers) ; fertilizer and fertilizer material (dry and de- "^: ereens. decorative, ., they may be stowed with other freight 'and may be handled without extra care; Mushroom spawn; plants, dormant, not potted, securely packed; plants, growing, not in pots or tubs, placed in boxes, the sides and ends of which are as high or higher than the plants, and slats nailed over the top, complete^ ly protecting the plants, roots, scions, tubers. Cut award of Mrs. Hubbard gold medal for the best Rose of American origin brought out durmg the past five years, wiU be an important event. There is likely to be a larger number of exhibitors than last year, if inquiry regarding space position, prizes and dates of exhibits are any guide. Benjamin Hammond, Secretary. The Week's Meetings The editor would be ftlad if secretaries of socledes, associations or clubs would send Mm early intimation of the forthcomlna meedngs of their organizations. Monday, Feb. 2.— Colorado Florists' Club, at 1422 Curtis St. Denver, at 8 p til.— Detroit (Mich.) Flor. Club, at Bemb Horal Co.. at 8 p.m.— Grand Rapids (Mich.) Flor. Club.— Montreal (Canada) Gardeners & Florists' Club. 140 Mansfield St.. at 7.45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.— Los Angeles (Cal.) Hort. Sec. at 237 FrankI' Minneapolis Florists" Club. ■ "•" ■" ''-'-'■ - phia(Pa.) Florists' Club, a Pittsburg (Pa.) Flor. & Gard. Club, Washington (D. C.) Flor. Club, at 1214 f. St.. at » p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4.— Kentucky Soc. of Flor.. Louisville, at 8 p Tuxedo (N. Y.) Hort. Soc, at the Firemen's Club. Thursday. Feb. 5.— Albany (N. Y.) Flor. Club, at 76 Maiden La 8 p.m.— Dayton Flor. Club, at 37 E. Fifth St.. at 8 p.m. Friday. Feb. 6.— North Shore Hort. Soc. Lake Forest. Illinois, -Philadel- ; Fort Pitt Hotel. £ Exceptions Flower baskets, boxes or crates: weighing 15 lbs. or less, 10c. each; weighing over 15 lbs, 15c. each; refrigerator boxes, 25c. each. Growing plants m pots or tubs, plant and receptacle, crated, first class. In pots or tubs, not crated, double first-class. To be refused when in pots or other receptacles com- pletely boxed. Trees, Christmas, wrapped or bound, charges pre- paid or guaranteed. Not exceeding 13ft. in length, double first class. Exceeding 12ft. in length, subject to rule 18. Insurance While the insurance charges on parcel post are 5c. for value up to $25, and 10c. for value up to $50, the express companies will give free insurance on parcels up to a value of $50, charging 10c. per $100 excess for additional value. As seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants Origanum hybeidum, one of the Marjorams, is a de- Ughtful Uttle half shrubby plant, growing as a dwarf compact pot subject. With its profusion of rosy helio- trope flowers it is a desirable and decorative cool house plant. Smuts or rusts— those cutaneous diseases ot cereals. Irises, Carnations, Hollyhocks and divers other plants- can sometimes be prevented, and certainly checked, by spraying with a solution of permanganate of potash at the rate of 1 oz. to 3 gal. of water, repeating twice or thrice at intervals of ten days. An easy way of making a mouse trap is to invert a flower pot and place the rim within a garden "saucer" i. e., one made of pottery. Surround this with some soil or stones, leaving the drainage hole unstopped, but some long straw can be laid over it. If a strong smeU- ing bait is placed within the pot, the mice wiU usuaUy be attracted to it. They cannot escape. To the zealous Scot, the use of Bobbie instead of Robbie or Rabbie, as Burns's Christian name, is as gall and wormwood. And he'll say not only Robbie, but wiU roll the "r" as Harry Lauder rolls it in "R-r-r-oamin' in the gloamin' ♦ * • " So that friend Penn the Florist, at Boston, must watch his r's as well as his p's and q's. PnoPAGATioN of DahUas by cuttings has already be- gun. This allows of a long period of growth, and it the cuttings and plants are potted on, sturdy plants 2ft. high can be had for setting out when all danger of frost is over, and these plants wiU flower from July till Autumn. Such treatment, however, can only be given, as a rule, in private places. Novelties are what the people want and are looking for, says our Syracuse correspondent; and he asks the que'stion. Why is Erica gracilis not grown here? It is certainly as good in its way as Erica melanthera or E persoluta. Another fine species not enough in evi- dence is the yellow E. Cavendishii. The beautiful rosy pink and white E. hyemalis furnishes still another use- ful decorative Winter heath. Heee is a paragraph I cut from a world renowned newspaper. My horticultural friends may skip it unless they are also journaUsts: "I always beUeved that there was much good in journalism. It mixed me with bigger men, as well as the crowd, taught me the natural his- tory of bores, humanized me by constantly confronting me with my own true measure, and preserving me from the infatuations of impertinent pride." Leonard Coates of MorganhiU, Cal., a weU known nurseryman, informed the writer that out in the golden paradise of the West, Peach and Plum trees in a fruit- ing stage are obtainable fifteen months from the sowing of the stone. First of aU, the stones are placed in wet sand in Autumn. They are sown when ready to sprout, in February; the young seedlings are budded in June from buds got in the interior of the State, these seed- ling stocks being cut back a little while (possibly in three weeks) later, and wihen the bud has started and grown somewhat the shoot is cut hard back. This "cut back" wiU bear a few fruits next year. A LECTUBER One evening informed his audience that no vegetation would live in pure sand. What, then, of the Landes of France, covered with Finns maritima and Hamiltonii; of the drifting sands at Margan storied with Sea Mat-grass ; of some hundreds of acres of deep drifted sand on an estate well known to me, carrying forest trees, and more immediately the invaluable part played by sand as a propagating medium for nearly all sorts of soft-wooded plants? We dibble into sand shoots of Coleus, Crotons, Lobelias, Hydrangeas, Roses, shrubs. Carnations, to mention only a few of varied re- quirements culturally, and in a few days roots are pro- Saturday. 1 -Lenox (Mass.) Hort. Soc. at "Coast'Hort. Soc. Sachem HaU. 240 Golden Gate 8.15 p.m. tiU Chargeable b| the Post Office Department at Ic. duced, the only contributing elements being water and per 2 oz,fegardless of distance, it may be found cheaper heat. The same material can be used indehnitely if Fn many cases to use the express service when contents occasionally soaked with boiling water when void of P.m.-Pacific of package weigh over three'^ pounds. It will certainly cuttings. A pity It is that its value for the above pur- San Francisco. j^ j^ ^^^g ^n advantage to use the express service pose is not more generally recogmzed and availed. January 31, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 243 International Flower Show Prize List Spring Exhibit, New Grand Central Palace, New York City, March 21 to 28, 1914 Section Cut Blooms Commercial Section Display of forced hardy plants, bulbs and shrubs arranged for effect, other foliage permitted, to cover 100 sq. ft J50.00 525.00 6 vases cut flowers in six vars. not already provided for in schedule 6.00 4.00 Antirrhinums 60 Pink : 10.00 5.00 50 White 10.00 5.00 50 Yellow 10.00 6.00 50 Any other color 10.00 5.00 Prceslas 60 Sprays 5.00 3.00 Gardenias 25 Blooms 10.00 5.00 Qladiolns ColTillei or Nanus 7ypes 50 Spikes 10.00 6.00 Stocks 25 Spikes white 5.00 3.00 25 Spikes pink 5.00 3.00 26 Spikes any other color 6.00 3.00 Violets, Double Display to cover 10 sq. ft., either cut foli- age or growing plants permitted 15.00 10.00 Violets, Single Display to cover 10 sq. ft, either cut foliage or growing plants permitted.. 15.00 10.00 ■Wallflowers 25 Spikes yellow 5.00 3.00 26 Spikes any other color 5.00 3.00 Plants Display of Spring flowering plants; a bed of Pansies, Forgetmenots, English Prim- roses, Bellis perennis etc., etc., 25 sq. ft. 25.00 15.00 Uig'nonette 25 Spikes 6.00 4.00 Orchids Display, 50 vases of cut orchids, each species or variety filling one vase, ar- ranged for effect. Cut greens of any variety permissible in arranging of same 76.00 50.00 Flowering stem of Cattleya, any variety. . 3.00 2.00 Flowering stem of Lajlia 3.00 2.00 Flowering stem of Lffilia-Cattleya, any variety or hybrid Cattleya 3.00 2.00 Flowering stem of Dendrobrium, any var. 3.00 2.00 Flowering spray Odontoglossum, any var 3.00 2.00 Flowering spray Oncidium any var 3.00 2.00 Flowering spray Phalaenopsis, any var... 3.00 2.00 Flowering spray Vanda, any var 3.00 2.00 Flowering spray of any orchid other than above 3.00 2.00 One vase arranged for effect 25.00 Cnt Fansles Display to cover 25 sq. ft 15.00 10.00 The schedule of the American Rose Society was printed in our issue of Dec. 20. New Hybrid Freesias F. W. Fletcher & Co., wholesale and retail florists, Auburndale, Mass., in sending us a delightfully fragrant bunch of Freesia Purity and some lavender tinted blooms of the Raglioneri hybrids, write: "When Purity was first introduced we bought 300 bulbs, and we now liave about 35,000 from this original purchase. We have never cut the flowers with any foliage, and by careful roguing and good culture, we have now a very vigorous strain, which we believe to be rather better than the original Purity, and very much better than the California grown bulbs. Some of our best plants of the hybrids have finished flowering, but perhaps the samples sent, grown from bulblets, will give you an idea of what we are trying to accomplish in colors." By a coincidence our "Ninth Story Window" man had already written a paragraph on Freesias and this we have appended; We have had the white fragrant Freesia with us for some weeks, and perhaps soon we shall have an oppor- tunity of seeing the golden yellow Freesia Chapmanii (aurea X alba). There is also a pink flowered species named Armstrongii which bears the name of W. Arm- strong, now or formerly of Port Elizabeth, Natal. But a whole rainbow of tints is presented to us in the va- rieties that all pass under the general name of Rag- lioneri hybrids. These came, I think, from the south of France, and burst upon an astonished world last Spring. Lastly, there is F. Tuberginii, the result of crossing F. refracta alba and F. Armstrongii. The best of all, however, is F. refracta alba. DISTRIBUTERS of CARNATIONS Your Opportunity Our February 7 issue will contain final report of tlie Annual Meeting and Exhibi- tion of the American Carnation Society, held at Cleveland, Jan. 28 and 29. Other Special Features will be concluded. Offer your stock in the columns of The Ex- change, recognized by all as the Trade's Plant Paper, and WATCH YOUR MAIL GROW. The Florists' Exchange, 2 tls^DrreltTNew Y;rk matter where he may reside, that contribution to your paper is worth the price of the publication for a whole year. With your permission I shall reproduce it en- tire in the Pacific Oarden. Reference is made to a seedling Amaryllis. I think that I am safe in saying that our plant breeder, Fred. Howard of this town, has this particular flower brought to a greater degree of perfection than it is found any- where else on the face of the earth. I hope that you may see them in bloom when you come this way next year. And he has acres of them. There is another thought in that issue which appeals to me: the busy man who does not find or rather does not take time to read the pub- lications devoted to their several interests. There are gardeners who plod along in the same old rut year after year, wholly unconscious' of what is being done and how it is done by their fellow members of the craft. They are content with their knowledge of "Pinies," Sweet Williams, Hollyhocks and the like, never even dreaming that there is a wide field of useful knowledge and de- lightful recreation which they have never entered, no, not so much as looked into. The older I grow, the larger I discover this field to be, and I am often humili- ated with the thought. that I know so little concerning the vegetable kingdom with which a beneficient Creator has covered the face of the earth for the delectation of his creature man. Los Angeles, Cal. P. D. Baenhakt. Bermuda, Land of Enchantment Editor The Florists' Exchange: The illustrated article, "Bermuda, Land of Enchant- ment," in your issue of Jan. 17, is the best that 1 have ever seen on the subject. To the lover of plant life, no Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston The regular monthly meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston was held at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday evening, Jan. 20. The January meeting is usually Ladies' Night, and as far as we can recollect the attendance was the largest for this event in our recol- lection; the number was 415. The report of the secretary, W. N. Craig, showed that there were 8182 pieces of mail sent out during the year. The largest attendance was in June, being 325 ; the small- est attendance was in October, 72, and the average at- tendance was 162. There were three awards of superior merit; four of merit, and twelve of highest merit; 12 honorable mentions and 21 votes of thanks. There were 74 new members added during the year. The treasurer's report showed that the club's funds are increasing, there being over $2000 in the treasury. The new oflicers were installed for the year 1914. President Wm. J. Kennedy made a short but interesting address outlining the work for the year and emphasizing the fact of the great work the club had to take care of in looking after and helping to entertain S. A. F. con- vention visitors in August. Peter MiUer, James Wheeler and Henry Penn were appointed as members of the gen- eral convention committee to represent the club. The standing exhibition and entertainment committee was appointed with Wm. Sim, chairman of exhibits and Wm. J. Patterson, chairman of the entertainment com- mittee. After this business was suspended for the evening and the concert which followed was the best ever given on a Ladies' Night at the Club. Due credit should be given to the committee for the excellent talent they pro- cured. The artists were Miss Margaret Alexander, Miss Marion Kay, Joseph Lorraine, Miss Ruth Dyer, James Singer, Miss Kathrine Singer and Master Sawyer. There were ample refreshments and dancing was carried on until 12 o'clock. These entertainments are enjoyed by young and old, and we hope before long that the ladies who take such a keen interest in these entertainments will form a ladies' auxiliary, which would be of help in many ways to the club. R. C. _ Isaac W. Coburn ~Isa'ac W. Coburn, the well known florist of Everett, Mass., died at his late home, 391 Ferry st., on Jan. 22, after an illness of four months. He was 71 years old, and had lived in Everett for 43 years. A daughter, Miss Mary Coburn, and two sons, Walter E. and Robert W., survive. Preston King We regret to record the death of Preston King, treas- urer of Northrup, King & Co., suddenly, on Jan. 18, at his home 2400 Stevens ave., Minneapolis, where he had lived fifty-two years. At the close of his collegiate education he became an active figure in the business, social and club life of Minneapolis. He was always an ardent lover of out- door sports. He was the son of the late W. S. King, one of the best known of the earliest pioneers of Minne- apolis. Born Feb. 6, 1857, in Ilion, N. Y., Mr. King was brought to Minneapolis when a child. He attended a preparatory school at Southampton, Mass., for two years and then entered Yale, and returned to Minne- apolis after his graduation in 1880. After being con- nected with several businesses, the deceased joined the Northrup, Braslan & Goodwin seed house to assist in readjusting its affairs. Colonel and Mrs. King were heavily interested in the firm, and the establishment of their son in the firm in 1888, after Colonel King had retired, was logical. Since that time the well-known firm of Northrup, King & Co. has been in existence, of which Mr. King was vice-president and treasurer. Charles D. Thayer We regret to record the death of Charles David Thayer, one of the oldest florists in Massachusetts, who died at his home on Ripley St., Worcester, Mass., January 24. Death was caused by valvular heart dis- ease. Mr. Thayer was sixty-three years old and had been in failing health for the past two years, the illness confining him to his home most of the time. He was educated in the public schools of Worcester and took a three year course at the Military Academy. At the age of nineteen he entered into the florists' business for himself with hardly any knowledge of the trade, and with about $10 capital. He bought his land on credit and borrowed money to carry on his plans. He was shrewd in business, willing to work, and luck turned his way. In a few years he was square with the world, \vith a little capital in hand. Mr. Thayer then opened a store on Main st. and carried on business there for about twenty years where he was kept busy decorating for weddings, churches and parties. For the past few years he has carried on his business en- tirely at Ripley St. He was a member of the Worcester Agricultural Society, Worcester County Horticultural Society, be- sides being a member of several other organizations. He leaves five children, one of whom, Joseph Thayer, is connected with the Randall Flower Shop. The funeral was from his home on Tuesday and many Worcester florists attended. M. C. M. 244 The Florists' Exchange OUR READERS^I VIEWS Forming an Arch of Trees In your issue of Nov. 29, 1918, appeared an interest- ing editorial under tlie caption, Forming an Arch of Trees. Examples of tree arclies, wliich had probably developed in such manner without design on the part of the original planters, were there noted from the old country. It may be of interest to record here that an exceptionally beautiful specimen of such an arch occurs in Andover, Mass., on the part of the property of Phillips Academy, which was formerly the campus of the Andover Theological Seminary, now moved to Cam- bridge. The arch, situated at one end of a long aisle of Elms, is given the appearance of a double arch by an Elm on the opposite side of the cross street. Washington, D. C. Albert Hanfoed Mooee. Express Rates Going Up, Not Down Editor The Florists' Exchange: Noticing the reductions in express rates published in The Exchange under date of Jan. 17, and since then reading the ads. in the daily papers to the same eitect, was rather surprised when I received notice from the local agent of the express company that there would be a raise in the rates to Philadelphia, Pa., to take effect Feb. 1, of fifty (50) per cent., viz. from fifty (SO) cents to seventy-five (75) cents per hundred pounds. What is the justification for such an increase in ex- pressage? Surely if the express companies have been making money at the old rate there can be no excuse for this raise, unless it is to make up for the reduction they are making in paclcages of smaller size, packages that come in competition with the parcel post I This revision upward is a serious matter to growers who have of necessity to use the express companies to deliver the products of their labors. Can you inform me if there has been a general ad- vance in express rates all over the country as indicated above? What can be done to have the old rate restored? Has there been any public hearing in the matter that you are aware of? Edw. H. W. White. Secretary Ass'n Hammonton Dahlia Growers. [The rates universally going into effect Feb. 1 are supposed to have been forced upon the express com- panies by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Under these rulings it is presumed all deals and local agree- ments between shippers and express companies will be annulled. Cut flowers are in Class 1 and so pay the highest rates. We are informed that the new rate. Hammonton to Phila., is fiOc. and not 75c— En. 1 Both Retdling and Wholesaling Editor The Florists' Exchange: Under the heading of "Good Trade Items" your ques- tion, "Does Any Part of Your Business Perplex You?" has attracted my attention, for I have a matter which perplexes me very much. The enclosed circular will explain. From the party who issues same, I buy goods and plants as well as cut flowers, and he follows up my purchase by circulars to, I may say, hundreds of my customers, telling them they can purchase to better advantage direct from him. 1 think this course is im- ethical and unprofessional, to say the least, as surely the retail trade should be better" protected. Will you kindly answer, this through The Florists' Exchange? — M. Q. P., Pa. [The above is a case where a retaUer (B), in a moderate way, who has succeeded in building up a self- supporting trade, now finds that the wholesale grower (D), from whom he has been buying his plants and cut flowers, not satisfied with a wholesale profit has, for the purpose of increasing sales, invaded B's terri- tory with well printed and attractive circulars, offering to supply fresher stock and at as low or lower prices than B, who, having to purchase the most of his- stock, cannot well afford the competition; hence B is threat- ened, to say the least, with a partial loss of trade. Is there any law against this practice? None that Is such a practice looked upon as wrong? By those who are injured, it certainly is. It is altogether too prevalent a practice, our trade by no means being an exception. Friends of B would probably counsel him to raise his own stock, and if he could not do that, to buy from some other wholesaler if D, on fair represen- tation, would not keep out of B's territory. Then there is always the boycott, a doubtful instrument in redress- ing wrong. The one big advantage possessed by B is that he is on the ground and can see and talk to his customers; he can show them that Service and Quality count; he must show more enterprise than his competitor. All in all, he still has the advantage over D, even though the latter may quote lower figures. But, it is quite a question, one that is always with us, and The Exchange would like to hear from both sides. In printing any contributions which may come to us on this subject no names shall be mentioned. — Ed.] What Has the Professional Gardener Done for the S. A. F.? Editor The Florists' Exchange: Brother Orpet, p. 195, I am afraid, is taking the avowed policy of the trade papers, (that they should be kept from the gardener) too seriously, and as a result thereof does not appear to peruse them carefully, but just scans over them. For, if he were a more careful reader of the trade papers, he would not have made some of the statements he did. Now, I am not going to enter into the controversy on the merits or demerits of the S. A. F. and O. H. con- cerning the private gardener, on which Mr. Orpet takes issue with friend Palmer, but I am taking exception to his remarks on the gardener, picturing him as he does, "poor indeed" in r'epresentation and in organization. T do this as an active and as a very enthusiastic member of an organization truly representative of the gardeners of this country, which has identified with it men who rank as leaders in the gardening profession. The National Association of Gardeners, to which I refer, has since its incorporation, a little more than two years ago, quietly built a solid foundation for itself, and with a membership of more than eight hundred, constantly in- creasing, it wiU soon make its influence felt in the horti- cultural world and entirely in the interest of the private, , or what appeals to me as the more dignified designation, the professional gardener. Aside from his own national organization, the gardener certainly has no cause for complaint as to the recognition which came to his profession the past year. Quite con- trary to Mr. Orpet's contention, we find the S. A. F. and O. H. today presided over by a man who claims gar- dening as his profession. Immediately after his election as president of the S. A. F., Theodore Wirth declared that he regarded himself as a professional gardener, and that he will always consider himself such while fol- lowing his profession, and other gardeners represent the S. A. F. in various States as vice-presidents. The Chrysanthemum Society of America chose for its presi- dent last Fall a man who always was, and always will be, a gardener, William Kleinheinz. Jt is but a few weeks ago that the New York Florists' Club installed its new president, William H. Duckham, and no one will deny that he is a real gardener. What other branch of horticulture has been equally honored with such distinct recognition within the year? M. C. Ebel, Secretary, National Association of Gardeners. Books Received "The Gardens of France" We have just received a handsome work published at Paris under this title, the author being Monsieur H. Stein. It is one of the most ambitious works on garden design that we have had before us and includes not only innumerable plans, diagrams, and pictures of famous French gardens, but a great number of docu- ments on the evolution of the art of gardening in France from its origin up to the end of the eighteenth century. It is published from 250 Faubourg St. Martin, Paris, at the net price of 90 fr. ($9). We do not hope, in the present issue, to do more than briefly allude to this sumptuous and most desir- able production — one which many of our landscape gar- deners and garden designers will surely wish to procure — but will rest content by saying that the French style of garden, which nearly aU of us have so often dismissed as being a mere formal, stereotyped, lifeless thing, out of harmony with the spirit of freedom that we expect to discover in a garden — that this French formal garden is coming back into favor. In England and America the "landscape school" have held sway and there is no sign that their liberties and sphere of activity will be greatly curtailed, but it is certainly true that in recent years the desire for cosy formal forecourts has grown apace, even if nothinp- more extensive, such as flights of stairs, terraces, foimtains and such like, have been called for, and that being so, M. Stein's book will, we predict, receive careful attention. Of the features and sections we shall write at greater length again; but meanwhile commend the publication to our readers' 4 The Florists' Exchange "J. W." in the general flower an. business at Aurora. 111. This business purchased by "W. B.." and then an ent iy new company formed, for the erectio a range of Iron Frame Houses of colo proportions. He has that same charac Three of The Davis Brothers A Peep at Their Building Activities as Told by Letters and Photographs |N this and the three pages that follow, you will find letters and photographs of the large greenhouse activities of three of the Davis Brothers. It is generally conceded that their new plants stand as the present high water mark in up-to-date planning and construction. Here is a copy of a letter from J. W. Davis, who heads the plant at Battendorf, Iowa: "Why did we come to build Lord & Bumham Houses? Well, it was just this way: we had built our own houses for a number of years, but found out that about every eight to ten years we were obliged to rebuild. This was very expensive, so 1 decided to look around for a better way. I visited a great many of the large ranges of glass, both East and West, and found that most of the growers were not quite satisfied with their houses, excepting one firm that had built some of L. & B.'s Flat Iron Rafter Houses, 20 years ago. The day I was at their place they were making some repairs around the door-way. These, they told me, were the first repairs they had made on their houses since they were built, except painting, and the houses were good for another twenty years. "I asked about the cost of erecting such houses, and was told they cost 25% more than the cheapest wooden houses, but they represented 25% more in value. "1 then went to see anew house just finished; 72 feet wide, which had stood firm while a hurricane had blown down trees on both sides of the house, without doing any damage to the house. This convinced me that in this line the best would be the cheapest in the long run. "After disposing of all my old houses, 1 started in to build a new plant, and have not built anything but Lord & Burnham houses, of which I am sending you some pictures. This plant was started about two years ago." J.O/.^.v.,-C^ I Mm^^i^' At the right you get just a glimpse of three of the big houses of the J. W. Davis Company's plant. A full front view is shown on the next two pages. The houses at the left in this picture are those of the Davis Floral Company, under the management of Frank Davis Lord and Burnham Company Sale. Office. { ^^A St. Bldg NEW YORK BOSTON S2°FU The Florists' Exchange with the Davis Floral Company s m the jtograph can do juj a flying machine c A""*^ FTER seeing the houses of the J. W. Davis Company, _^^_ W. B. Davis of Aurora, 111., came to the conclusion ^^S that he would also build Lord & Burnham houses. He gives his reasons for the decision in the follow- ing letter: "1 consider an !ro Co nly safe and business proposition in the way of a greenKouse. I tKink it is not good busi- ness policy for the proprietor of a greenhouse of my size to build anything but Iron Frame Construction. The old wooden houses are now considered by "The problem seems to be between the Semi-lron or Pipe Frame and the Sectional Iron Frame Construction, and I would advise all to study the matter thoroughly before deciding to build. The difference in price is so slight and the advantage so great that the extra price is well invested. The prospective purchaser need not guess at it. He can get actual estimates on the different constructions, for the same area of space to be covered. The extras which the average builder, doing his own work, does not figure on, usually run the expense to far greater cost than he had estimated by his inexperienced methods of calculation. !^'!iif|'''|'|"|'|i;!'i!'irf' ^^ 3>n--7 X 260 SERVICE I SUILDINlQl Plan of J. W. Davis Comp |. e. -G'k 600' 1+ Passage 6 4 -G"x 6 00' II 1 -o^x 6 00' 1 1 ■q-3' -G'x soo' II 1 -o"x e oo' all the others We had kind of hard had kind of hard luck getUne a satisfactory view of this range of W. B. Davis Comp ( Lord and 1 NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADEL d I 42d St. Bldg. Tremont Bldg. Franklin Ban 3 Jiinuarr 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange this advt. in the Escbaoge The Florists' Exchange the necessarily dirty, dusty z&m^^- ^^^^^ nil doubtless be still standing Lord and Burnham Co. FACTORIES 'A""i Des PUincs. 111. January 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 249 11 The American Carnation Society i I TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION ; s i I HELD AT HOTEL STATLER, CLEVELAND, OHIO, JANUARY 28 AND 29, 1914 tz REAT preparations had been made tor the twenty-third annual meeting and exhibition of the A. C. S., which was held in the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 28 and 29, this week. From the telegraphic report, which The Ex- change representative sent late on Wednesday afternoon, just as we were making final preparations for the press, it will be seen how the show stood in comparison with those of its im- mediate predecessors. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., the secretary; R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y., the president; and F. A. Friedley, chairman of the local committee on arrange- ments, have been busy men, and to their efforts, individu- ally and collectively, perhaps more than to any others, is due the credit of making the present meeting the success it is. The following members were on the Local Committee ok Areastgements F. A. Friedley, Chairman. Publicity— H. P. Knoble. Entertainment— Geo. W. Smith, Herbert Bate, Her- man Hart. Retail Display— F. C. W. Brown. Admission — George Bate, The officers of the Society for 1913-14 were R. T.Brown. Queens, N. Y.; vice-president, H. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111.; A. F. J. Baur, secretary; and F. E. Dorner, La Fayette, Ind., treasurer; while the directors were F. Burki, Gibsonia, Pa., F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., Eugene DaiUedouze, Brooklyn, N. Y., Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., and S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass. The exhibition hall provided was in the Hotel Statler, a very chaste and elegant building, and the room itself and the alcoves around the walls were nicely deco- rated with garlands of Roses by the J. M. Gasser Co., this adding greatly to the effectiveness of the scene. The disposition of the tables was also beautiful and the flowers were rich and distinctive. In this respect there was no falling oif, although the show was not any larger than usual. Of the newer varieties, Laura Weber was large and telling in color and so was Enchantress Supreme. Pink Delight was very bright and sprightly and, among deep reds. The Herald was highly satisfactory. Princess Dagmar was also in great form. Yellow Prince, al- though not large, is a fine, pure soft yellow. Phila- delphia, pink, cannot be overlooked where bright flowers of pink color are wanted. The Fred Dorner Memorial gold medal for the best seedUng Carnation was won by the Cottage Gardens Co., with its grand new variety Matchless. The weather on Wednesday was bright, warm and Springlike, and as ten thousand invitations had been sent out by the local florists, a large attendance was anticipated. There was a reception given by the Women Florists' Club on Wednesday evening, and the business meetings were held on Thursday, when there was ajso a banquet in the evening. A committee meeting was held on Wednesday in re- gard to the International Show in New York in March. There was a strong feeling that the next International should be held either in Cleveland or Philadelphi.T. The Decorated Tables A notable and most interesting feature was the tables that, were decorated with new Carnations. The varieties were drawn for by lot, so that there might be no sem- blance of favoring one competitor over another, and the result was as follows: Philadelphia, The Gasser Co.; Gorgeous, Knoble Bros.; Matchless, The Eadie Co.; Peerless Pink. Graham & Sons; Joy, Jones-Russell Co.; Gloria, Smith & Fetters Co.; Mrs. Cheney, Ella Grant Wilson; Princess Dagmar, C. M. Wagner; Champion, Westman & Getz. Judge and Awards Section A. Open standard sorts seedlings and ight S. S. Phila., Pa., Philadelphia; Center, Mass., with Miss 100 blooms Dark Pink — 1, W. N. Rudd, with Rosette; 2, Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., with Peerless Pink. 100 blooms Red or Scarlet — 1, Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., with Beacon; 2, Chicago Carnation Co., with The Herald. 100 blooms Yellow or Yellow Variegated- & Sons Co., La Fayette, " ■ ..--.- White Perfection— 1, E. G. Hill Co.: 2, S. J. GoddE White Enchantress- 1, E. G. Hill Co.; 2, Stronts. White Wonder- 1, Stronts; 2, B. G. Hill Co. Any other White — 1, Chicago Carnation Co. w Shasta; no second. Enchantress— 1, E. G. Hill Co.; 2, J. D. Cockor( Northport, N. Y. Pink Delight — 1, S. J. Goddard; 2, Stronts. Gloriosa— 1, S. J. Goddard; 2 E. G. Hill Co. Rosette — 1, S. J. Goddard; 2, W. N. Rudd. Any other Scarlet— 1, W. R. Schroeder, Milwaul with O. P. Bassett; 2, Chicago Carnation Co. w The Herald. Benora — 1, S. J. Goddard; no second. Any Yellow or Yellow Variegated— 1, B. G. Hill Enchantress Supren S. J. In the The American Carnation Society's medals gold medal to be ns of ai ninety points awarded to A. Roper of Tewks- awarded to the Cottage Gar- awarded fol which must score r no award made. The silver medal bury with Miss A. ' The bronze medal dens Co. with Ward. In the class for undisseminated varieti origin, medals awarded by the awarded 1 aedal with Philadelphia. As already stated, the Fr< gold medal was won hy the CotI Matchless. Certificate of merit was awar( Meehan Co. of Philadelphia for nd O. H.. S. Skidelsky & Co., Dorner Memo 0 S. S. Pennock- ety Mrs. C. Ed- ward Akehurst — a bright rich fringed pink. ary Certificate, awarded Cottage Gardens Co. Ave C. W. npeti er cup awarded by Hitchings & Co., as s prize in Section A was won by S. S. Skid( 3f Philadelphia. 5f going to press the Carnation table decor lot as yet been judged. classification for pink as folio Flesh pink. ight W. Nicholson. Framingham, Mass. E. A. Stxoud, StraQord, Pa. R. Witterstaetter, Cincinnati, O. Peter Fislier, Ellis, Mass C. W. Jolinson, Morgan Pari:, III. E. DaiUedouze, Brooklyn, N. The Women Florists' Club of Cleveland issued a neat circular to the flower loving public of Cleveland, request- ing them to visit as their^guest the 23d annual exhibi- tion of the American Carnation Society. The invita- tion was well worded, pointing out the fact that time was when names of the various flowers seen in the flo- rists' shops had little or no significance to the buying public, and Roses and Carnations were ordered by the color and not by name, but that all this has changed within the past few years and that ladies generally know the names of the Roses, but their acquaintance with the newer Carnations (naming some of the standard sorts which were exhibited), had not been so rapid, but here was their opportunity. President Robert T. Brown's Address At the opening of the business session President Robert T. Brown delivered his annual address as follows: For the twenty-third time wc have met as a society, to do honor to our divine flower, the American Carna- Our meeting this year must be considered a memor- able one in the history of the society, inasmuch as it will see the award of the first Dorner Medal to the originator of the best undisseminated seedling Carna- tion entered and scored for this award at a previous annual meeting. The conditions under which this award is made are somewhat stringent, and I believe that this medal should be considered as the very highest award in the power of the society. I would point out to raisers of seedlings the great advantage to be gained by en- tering all seedlings of promise in the preliminary class for this award. It seems likely that this class will be- come one of the most prominent at our exhibitions. The Table Decoration A new and interesting feature of our exhibition this year is the table decoration, the staging of which shows the possibilities of the different varieties now under dissemination. It is to be hoped that this innova- tion will be extended in the future. The New York Spring Show At the Summer meeting of tlie directors and officers of our society, it was voted to give our hearty support to the approaching Spring Flower Show to be held in New York, to the extent of taking charge of the staging and judging of the Carnation section. The prize schedule is an attractive one, and should appeal to every member and I hope to see our Society strongly represented in the exhibits. We have not obligated ourseh'es in any way financially, and I would suggest that this society offer a special medal, or a cup, for award in a class to be decided upon at this meeting. An undertaking of this kind, in the greatest consum- ing city on the American continent, should certainly receive our very strongest support. Some sort of a representation in the way of an ex- hibit at the Panama-Pacific Exhibition in San Francisco next year, might be deemed advisable, and the subject is one well worthy of discussion. I would recommend that the society give serious consideration to the matter, and believe that our friends on the Pacific Coast will he willing to aid us to the utmost of their power. The Color Standard There still seems to be some difference of opinion in regard to the color line as applied to flowers on ex- hibition. Many of us think that the line, as now drawn, is satisfactory for our purpose. Notwithstanding, there may be some better plan than the one adopted of using a standard disseminateS variety of Carnation as representing the limit of a range of color. If anyone has a suggestion to make, I think it should be well received by this society. It could be discussed at the present meeting, and if found worthy of adoption, put into effect. I^ is certainly very desirable that our standards in this respect should be beyond question. Glutted Markets Carnation growers ha\e, in the last year or two, suf- fered much loss through "slumps" or "gluts" in the market. Carnations being the first subjects to feel tiie influence of a short demand. Is this because our mar- kets are too greatly centralized? Would it not be well to encourage a local shipping trade in our growing centers, and thus remove some of the congestion? These "slumps'-' seem to occur more frequently, and when the market is low it seems to me that Carnations are the first to feel the depression. A general improvement in the method of packing Carnations for the market, might result in increased value of the product. The present practice of bunch- ing has a tendency to cheapen the appearance of the flowers, and they certainly do not have the same splen- did attractiveness that Roses have when opened, or any other flowers sliipped into market carefully packed in layers with protection between. When opened, a box of flowers packed in tliis manner presents a pleasing appearance to prospective buyers. It has always seemed to me that the bunchiiig system is wrong. When in bunches, Carnations are presented to view in much the same way as outdoor f^^wers grown at practically little cost, and" most of whicli, in times of large supply, pass in quantities to tiie refuse dump. Is the Carnation Losing Favor ? I have noticed, in trips m:ide through retail sections in New York recently, tiiat none of the leading stores display Carnations. Roses, orchids, Lily of the" Valley and other choice flowers are prominent,' but Carnations are conspicuous by their absence. If there is a decrease in the popularity of Carnations, is it because our re- tailers are not giving these flowers the prominence they shoidd have? Is the Carnation losing popularity because of lack of fragrance or keeping qualities? It may be that our esteemed past President, Fred Burki, was 250 The Florists' Exchange prompted by an observance of the latter characteristic, to offer his prize for the vase of Carnations presenting the best appearance at the close of our exhibition. Whether it is so or not, the fact remains that appear- ances would warrant our thinking so. We have heard a great deal of late in regard to plant deterioration in many of our standard varieties. Are they deteroriating? It is a question. We may go to some establishments and find certain standard varieties looking very poorly, while in others we may see the same varieties finished in a manner that leaves nothing to be desired. May not any difference be due entirely to methods of growing, chemical changes in soil, or some other cause ? The Claims of the A. C. S. When we consider the large number of Carnation growers in the country, it is to be deplored that so few of them tliink it well to become members of this society. It cannot be that the question of the amount of dues is responsible, for they are small indeed. It must be a lack on the part of many growers to realize the tre- mendous amount of work done by the society in the direction of the improvement of the standing of the Carnation, and the great benefit to be gained through organization. It is not an individual benefit which any- one might receive from organizations of this character, that should be looked for, but rather the general good and high standing of our business, which is best obtained by such a body as our own. Can we not increase our membership, at least to a point which shall make our society more thoroughly representative of the whole trade? It might be possible to compile a list of growers of Carnations in this country and Canada, and when the same is available, our secretary could send out a letter appealing to such growers who are not already members to come Into the fold. This is merely a suggestion. Our program for the meeting embraces essays by some of our well known growers, on subjects which are very pertinent to the society's work. It is pleasing to note that some of the spirit ex- pressed at our former meetings is again manifest. We all remember the very interesting papers and discus- sions which entered into our Society's work in years past, and many of us have been benefited through the information thus brought out. While, of course, a great deal of the formative work of the society has been ac- complished, new theories and ideas are advanced con- tinually, and there could hardly be any better time for their consideration than at our annual meeting, when they could be discussed by some of our most noted growers. Future Lines of Development It may be that we have reached the highest point of development of the Carnation, as regards size, but no doubt there are many lines of improvement open, among them increased productiveness, improvement in color, more variety of color, and certainly there is need for the development of greater fragrance in our seedlings. This subject was touched upon by our ex-president at cur last meeting. I hope that the sessions of this convention \viU be well attended and that all in attendance will feel free to discuss the many questions which may arise, and that our deliberation and decisions wiU be to the ultimate benefit of the society so dear to us. Secretary Baur's Report Mr. President and members of the American Carna- tion Society, your secretary begs leave to report on the past year's work as follows: We are pleased to report a slight increase in the membership this year, instead of the decrease suffered each year for several years past. We now have 285 annual members and 12 life members in good standing. Thirty-six of those owe for 1913. Since the last report, 37 new members have been taken in and five old delin- quent members have paid up. Thirty-two have been dropped from active membership on account of failure to pay the 1913 dues. So that at the present time we have an increase of 10 active members over last year. This seems to be getting back to the old order of a slight increase each year. Since the last audit was taken, the secretary has col- lected moneys as follows: From membership fees $531.00 From advertising Q65.5Q From Dorner Fund 11.29 From miscellaneous 799.00 Total $1596.81 All of this was turned over to the treasurer and his receipt taken therefor, except $101.50, which came in while the audit was being taken. This includes $708, the amount of the cash premiums awarded for Carna- tions at the National Flower Show in New York last Spring, and which the management turned over to us for distribution. The books of the secretary and treasurer were audited by a professional accountant and found correct, as shown by his report, which will follow the report of the treasurer. All accounts owing by the society were paid promptly by the treasurer on warrants drawn by the secretary and signed by the president. The annual report was printed and distributed among the members, as is customary. The schedule of pre- miums for this exhibition was delayed slightly on ac- count of several matters which needed to be adjusted at the time of the Fall Flower Show held in this city last November. Some 23 pages of advertising was secured, which will pay for the printing and leave a nice balance for the treasury. Five new varieties were registered with this society since the last annual report went to press. The register is gradually nearing completion, although we are still getting additional data which are lacking. Our thanks are due the trade.press for printing, gratuitously, all matter given them for publication and assisting in gathering information regarding some of the varieties we intended to drop for lack of data. The change in the method of conducting our meetings seems to have stimulated interest, and is no doubt at least partly responsible for the improved condition of the membership roll. The plan of relieving the local contingent of all financial responsibility is meeting with general approval, and should cause our conventions to l)e in great demand. We hope this year to gather all the information possible, in the way of attendance, ex- penses, etc., for use in arranging for future meetings. The local committee has labored harmoniously for the success of this meeting, and our thanks are due to them for carrying out so completely the wishes and instruc- tions of your officers. They deserve special commenda- tion for the display of retail work put up here. Our thanks are also due the growers who donated the blooms used for this display. The Board of Directors held its Midsummer meeting in the S. A. F. and O. H. convention hall at Minne- apolis, Minn., on August 21, 1913. A report of the transactions will be read at this meeting for the purpose of getting suggestions on several matters, and your ap- proval of the board's action in regard to the Medal of Merit. Treasurer F. E. Dorner's report was to the following effect: Expenses: Paid by order on treasurer, $1504.78: balance cash on hand Jn. 20, 1914, $780.04; total, .?2284.82. Receipts: Balance Feb, 28, 1913, $690,84; received cash, $1593.98; total, $2284,82. The permanent fund amounts to $2625.31, $1001.13. The Dorner orial Fund stands at The Attendance Blind, Bdw. H. Browne Thos. F„ Greenfield, Que - - - , Pitts _,_. Buxton, Geo, B., Nashua, N. H, Clarke, W. A., and wife. Cockcroft, J, A, Northport, L. Coe, A, M„ N, Olmstead, O, Conger, J. T„ Cincinnati O, Cushman, E. H„ Sylvania, O, Deamud, J. B., Chicago, 111, Dick J, " • -- - ■ Pancourt. K, J., Plillaaelpma, F Farenwald, Adolph, Roslyn, Pa Potheringham, John, French Guy W., Chicago, III, Goddard, S, J,, Framingham, 1 Guttman, A, L,, and wife. Hayes, R. B., Shelby, O. rry Toledo, O. Floral Park, N, T, Hill, J, H., Riohn Howard, "W, B,, Boston, i Irwin, Roman J„ New To Kasting, W. R„ Buffalo, N. Kooker, Jr„ Fred, Krueger, Otto, P., Toledo Laner, John V, Larion, J. T. Lenker, Chas,, New York, Ludwig, De Forest, Pittsburgh, Ludwig, E, C, vife, Pittsburgh, Pa, Murchie, Edward J, Murchie, John, Murphy, Wm, Nicholson, Wm,, Framingham, Mass. North, B„ and wife. Olsen, Peter. Patten, M. A. Tewksbury, Mass, Peirce, E, Allen. Waltham, Mass, Pennock, S, S„ Philadelphia, Pa, Pentecost, S, N. Cleveland, O, Peterson, J, A„ Cincinnati, O, Peterson, R, W,. Cincinnati Philpot, H, " " Pie " Poehln Winnipeg, Mali. Wallace R., Cromwell, Conn, August, Morton Grove, 1 Pritchard, John, Pyfer, A. T., Chicago, 111. Rahaley, Robt. M., Detroit, Mich. Rudd W. N., Morgan Park, 111. Rudolph, Max, Cincinnati, O. ~" 1., New York. Smith, H. B. Stewart, Wm. J., Boston, Mass. Strane, Owen C. Taepke. Gus. H., Detroit, Mich. Thomas, Joseph. Totty, dhas. H., Madison, N. J. Vesey, Jr., W- J., and wife. Fort Wayne,. Ind. Vincent, Jr., Richard and wife, White Marsh, Md. Ward, Ralph M., New York. White, E. A. Wilden, H. Wise, H. E. J. Wyland, John E, Young, John, New York, The New Carnations By FRITZ BAHR If you have room, try all the new varieties. If your space' is limited, select a few of those you think will suit best, and give them a fair trial. You know we have not reached the top. The best in Carnations is yet to come, and a large number of us here now won't have a chance to see them; but let's make the best of what is offered now. You cannot expect to remain in the front and not look ahead for better sorts to come along, and it is for you to find out if, among those offered this year, there are one or two which might prove money- makers. So give them a chance to "make good," eind if they don't, try some more next year and keep it up — it's the only way. I well remember the first Tidal Wave Carnation I picked from 60 plants when this variety came out. We considered it the perfection of them all. The same we thought of Daybreak; we couldn't imagine anything finer. Then we did not think it possible that ever a greater moneymaker could be brought out than- Wm. Scott; and this held good with Enchantress, but the man who wiU stick to Enchantress and its sports, and refuse to consider to try novelties because, to his mind, there isn't anything to beat Enchantress, can scarcely be called a progressive. He is heading the wrong way, for just as sure as we had Fisher give us Enchantress to replace Daybreak, and everything else in the light pinks of that day, we are going to have some one pro- duce a variety which will replace Enchantress, if we haven't got it already. But if you wait until you are convinced of this fact on account of everybody around you growing the new one, there is not the profit in it then that there was when only a comparatively few handled it. The man who does the everyday thing just exists; it is he who grows a certain Carnation, because everybody grows it. You never get the best without risking something, and what is the cost of a few rooted Carnation cuttings of a novelty that comes well recom- mended, compared with what the benefits will be should the variety turn out a moneymaker to you? Some of us in late years have wondered why there have not been more new varieties offered to the trade with the army of men at work hybridizing and growing on thousands and tens of thousands of seedlings, off- springs of the mating of the best varieties we have on hand. The reason for this, to a great extent, is that the firms specializing in new varieties more than ever are realizing what it means to send out a sort of which they are not absolutely positive that it is really an im- provement over existing ones, and the grower too, has become more particular — he is more cautiousL Try looking over the list of new offerings, you can't help considering it a small one compared with the many specialists who are growing new varieties. That is a good sign, and there is not a grower of Carnations who cannot afford to pick out at least six or eight of these new sorts and devote a small space to each, but let it be the best you have on the place, and be fair w^th them. Find out from the introducer all the particulars you can in regard to the habits of the sort he offers, and try to make the plants feel at home. No one more than the man who sells you the stock can be more anxious that you should have good results, but even the best of them meet with disappointment as to the behavior of a new sort, and it is absolutely wrong to carry along bad feeling toward the introducer of such because things have turned out contrary to your ex- pectation. I dare say there is not a firm today send- ing out, knowingly, a variety that is no good. Allow me to congratulate you on the 25th anniversary number of The Exchange. It was certainly an issue of which to be proud and I can well imagine it must have meant much planning and work. — George O. Stod- nARD, Mass. ! Th^ American Carnatic ; By C, W. WARD ( The most complete work on the subject I Postpaid, $3.50 } Address, office of this paper January 31, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 251 S. J, GODDARD Officers and Directors of the American Observations on the Carnations of Today By S. A. HILL LKi;''^ WONDER, Mr. Editor, if you have not made ^S IB a mistake in asking me to pen these few ^M w lines on the "Carnation as she is now ^S,^^ grown"? I had begun to consider myself as approaching what the French have in mind in their beautiful word, Chrysanthemiste. That very fact, or the suspicion of the fact, would go a long way toward disqualif)ang any judgments of mine with those who grow Carnations and Roses, because between the rank and file of the 'Mum growers and the camps of the forcers of Roses and Carnations there is a great gulf fixed, and the latter would gladly play the Dead March from "Saul" over the prostrate bodies of the Smiths and Tottys and Hills for the months of October and November, at least. ■ After Thanksgiving the flower-world of the 'Mum houses seems a barren waste, from beauty to squalor, from abundance to poverty and desolation; but on a crisp, frosty morning one awakes to the fact that there is again bloom and beauty radiating in wide billows under the glistening glass of the Carnation range — banks of snow white, reds that are scarlet, and clear pinks that are not lavender nor mauve. No one can long resist the appeal of these clean-cut, dainty, erect, clove scented blooms, and the profusion is absolutely satisfying; there is never a good excuse for a Carna- tion house being anything but absolutely neat, the plants orderly and well groomed. The Carnation lends itself readily to neatness and uniformity and the conventional. The Forerunners A generation ago, we were happy if we could gather a handful of Portia or Tidal Wave from a greenhouse bench in Midwinter, but since then there has been a long procession of coquettish beauties that have smiled cheer- ily at us, as they have passed in lovely review, and are now sleeping in honored graves under the uniform in- scription, "There cometh after me one greater than I; I was the forerunner." White Carnations The varieties with weak stems and uncertain colors and poverty of production have aU been laid to rest, or have winked-out of their own weakness; today our peril is one of uniformity and lack of variety. Only a very observant and critical amateur could tell what white variety was used to flU his order; White Perfec- tion, White Enchiintress, and White Wonder lead us up to Matchless, which is needed and is meeting a hearty welcome. It is a thousand pities that Wodenethe must be lost to the trade through lack of productive- ness and continuity. Wm. Nicholson has a beautiful seedling — snow white, exquisite in form, immense; noth- ing finer could be imagined for spray work, but the stem will not hold it erect, consequently, Mr. Nicholson will not even consent to name it. So in 1914 nearly everything that is not White Wonder is WMte Enchan- tress, for it is not every grower that can "do" the still exquisite and unsurpassed White Perfection. Scarlet Varieties The scarlets are in much the same condition. Where Beacon is in perfect health, nothing better need be asked, and nothing freer can be desired. We doubt if any variety will ever be found that will produce more blooms to the plant than Beacon; it behooves every grower to study the variety carefully in relation to his own soil, and see that this grand, hustling red is given exactly what it needs; Scarlet Glow is grown elegantly in a few places; Commodore is greatly liked by those who were partial to Victory and in some sections it has not done well. The Herald is having a second year's trial with varying results, and our hopes are fastened on Dorner's Champion, which is most frequently and graphically described as the "Scarlet White Wonder," so much does it resemble that variety in all points out- side of color. It also is meeting a warm reception. There is an empty place waiting for it because we Heed greater variety in this color. Deep Pinks and Light Pinks In light pinks, the passing of Enchantress has been predicted for several seasons, but this Winter has seen blooms of this universal favorite that have never been, surpassed if they have been equaled, especially as to color, while the very irregularity of form in a perfect flower is charming. The average florist will be slow in discarding it. Pink Delight has a place quite its own, but there are whole sections of country where they will have none of it. At the same time, only one or two varieties can at all compare with it for durability; it lasts almost miraculously, and grows and broadens and finishes beyond belief When cut and put in water; it has a bad reputation in the cutting bench, especially at the first turn of warm weather, but for intrinsic value, beauty, and staying qualities, it is the queen of the Carnation family when well done. It has a rival coming to the front in Enchantress Supreme, which is similar in color tone and larger. It looks as if it might displace both Delight and Enchan- tress. If no weakness develops this coming season or two it will rise slowly to a leading place. However, most stocks of Supreme are limited at present, but it certainly looks good to grower and buyer alike. In bright deep pink, Mrs. C. W. Ward has been hav- ing the field quite to itself and is probably the most popular variety of the day with buyers. Its bright pleasing color makes other sorts look pale and dull. At first it was thought that the color might be a trifle "loud," but its brilliance, good stem, and fine keeping qualities have made it a favorite and a great seller. The grower likes it too, only wishing that it were a trifle freer, but to ofi'set this the variety is always in demand, and commands a good price when other sorts move slowly. Rosette is hard after it and catching it up; around Chicago it is showing up finely. Mr. Rudd displays it in very fine form, and the de- mand for the cuttings shows that it is making a place for itself, and it certainly Is free. Gloriosa takes first place for color. It is never pale, and the most critical cannot find fault with its lovely, pure, true pink shades. When good bushy plants can be produced by benching time, a house of it is a fine "proposition," and it pays the grower to have it in such shape by extra care and attention. Then there is the coming Philadelphia. Like many another novelty it has already had incidents and epi- sodes in its short journey toward dissemination. Ex- perts examining conditions have decided that it is not a faulty variety, but that conditions have been unfortu- nate, and that it will prove the freest variety of its particular bright shade of pink, with a good stem and good keeping qualities. Its good qualities are so tempt- ing, and there is such a strong probability of its suc- cess that it will be planted in good big blocks. Beautiful Benora We finally have a fancy flake that is a real acquisi- tion, and its good qualities seem to "stick" persistently and that is Benora, which is not so big as Mrs. Bradt, but is much like Gaiety, with the difi^erence that it is early, free, and continuous, and is next to an everlasting flower in keeping qualities. It is a beauty; it opens creamy white, daintily penciled in pink, and expands with a pure white ground color, and of exquisite form. It has a good stem, is a non-burster, and takes the fancy of even the critical buyers, who often refuse variegated sorts. Many a time we have had cut blooms last in perfection for a fuU week in a vase without special care. Peter Fisher has certainly had phenomenal good luck as a hybridizer. We have never happened to hear whether or not he follows Mendel, but it certainly looks as if a man may understand and follow the Mendelian law of crossing to the letter, but if there is not a grain of "Gliick" thrown in, the result may be a cipher. If Mendel's law is anything like an exact science, Fred Dorner should have had unfailing success, so careful and exact was he, and with perfect records of his work to which he could always refer. Our sincere congratulations to the Dorners and to Fisher; we shall have an added interest in life in watching Champion and Gorgeous the coming year. Pocahontas is a fine crimson. Its splendid qualities are being appreciated, but it will be 191S before it can be had in even fair quantity. The YeUow Varieties In my opinion Yellow Prince is the best of its color to date. The tone is good, a pure self without pencil- ings; It is a nice grower, has no bad habits, and while the size and form might both be improved, they are quite up to a fair average, and a vase of the variety with Asparagus plumosus or A. Sprengeri for a foil, is a lovely picture. Finale Well, we are not so badly off after all; we have: Three recognized whites; Two or three scarlets; Three light pinks; Three or four deeper pinks; A first-rate flake; 232 The Florists' Exchange A top-notch A satisfactory yellow; and Four or five extraordinarily promising novelties. These are running through the colors, which are being taken up nicely by the trade in full faith that they will be found acquisitions. The Carnation is recognized more and more as the flower of the million; inexpensive, brilliant in color, durable, fragrant — what wonder that the people love it? Notes on Carnation Culture Seasonable Work By FRITZ BAHR » ^1 gHILE the propagating bench is as important ^^ / as anything, the care of the plants in the W benches has aU to do with keeping the stock in good shape. It is really' from now on that many growers get the most out of the plants, and the man who considers that his work is done on the benches after this date, and does nothing beyond of disbudding and cutting the flowers, makes a great mis- take. Just as much attention should be paid to the plants. It is the care they get which will prolong their flowering period, and produce large flowers and good stems. There is no slackening in that respect. The man who intends throwing his plants out early in Spring, in order to make room for bedding stock, need not be so particular, but even with him, if he intends cutting flowers until Easter, it will pay well to spend a few hours each week on a bench and attend to the routine work, such as has to be done in order to feel that everything is in flrst-class shape, and those who have it that way are the ones who are making the grow- ing of Carnations a paying proposition. Disease of any kind is liable to attack a Carnation plant, no matter how clean the house, how well taken care of the stock may be, or in what splendid shape; yet such a plant has more resisting force, and on that account will be less affected than one that has suffered because of improper handling, or has been allowed to grow in bad surroundings. . There cannot be anything more essential in growing Carnations than to have a clean house for them— clean all the time the plants are in it, whether Septem- ber or the following June. There is no greater preven- tive of disease than cleanUness. This comes first. De- cayed foliage, a part of a bench full of sickly plants, throwing weeds or Carnation foliage under a bench, or having a pot of manure piled up between the plants- all this means a hotbed for fungus and diseases of every description, and the higher our culture, the more neces- sary it is tn have a clean atmosphere surrounding the plants. The Carnations we made use of 35 years ago were not half as particular in this respect as the ones we make use of today. Take Enchantress, that wonderful variety can stand a whole lot of ill treatment; even the small grower with limited space, and having to handle a variety of other stock in the Carnation house on top, as well as below, the benches, gets fair results, but if you want extra fancy stock you have to look to the spe- cialist for it. Here the plant has the best chance to do its best. Yes, yoii can grow flrst-class stock in a small house. The size of place you have has nothing to do with Carnations doing well or poorly — it's the care they get. If you are obliged to grow other stock with the Carnations in the same house, and you want suc- cess with the Carnations, provide conditions and keep the house to suit the Carnations, and not the other stock, and you are on the right road, and if at this time the plants are in good shape, don't let up with cultivation, cleaning, feeding and so forth, but keep at it faithfully. The Care of the Flowering Stock Stock in a healthy growing condition is sending up 24in. to 30in. stems at this time of the year. This means that you must support them properly. You may have provided for a reasonable growth, and the present supports were sufljcient up to this date, but no Carnation stem is able to carry a large sized flower without being held up to within a short distance below the flowers. Have the stems straight up; don't aUow them to hang. Go over the benches and adjust the shoots from the base of the plants from time to time. Don't allow them to cover all the space; let the sun and air strike the surface of the bench between the rows as much as possible. This is of the greatest benefit to the stock. Keep the bad leaves picked off: they have no business on the plants. If this work has been attended to faith- fully up to this time, there is not much work in keeping it up. A healthy Carnation plant should not have much bad foliage at the base, yet we often get this on plants which, in every other respect, are in the very best of condition, and when this is the case they should be removed. Disbudding is next on the program, but there are very few growers today who neglect this matter, yet frequently, in the rush of things, we are liable to put the disbudding off too long. This should be attended to whenever the buds are large enough to get hold of, and once a week is not too often to go over a bench of thrifty plants. It pays to do it. Let the strength which is required to develop these buds go into the one you want for the flower. Keep the flower stem free of side buds or shoots: AU there should be on it is the one bud at the end, which is the one to look forward to bringing in the money. Feeding should be done regularly. The soil in the benches is full of roots, and the plants are in want of extra nourishment which has to be supplied if you want good stems and large flowers to keep on coming. Well decomposed cow manure is always a good fertilizer to make use of. Next comes bone and sheep manure. Avoid heavy doses of either; rather apply them oftener, and but little at a time. In the way of watering, it might be said that the benches require more, from now on, than they have in the past two months. Do not allow them to become dust dry before water is given. This, if repeated a few times, is bound to stunt the growth. Rather manage it so as to keep the soil fairly moist at all times and thereby keep the stock in the best growing condition. You know the difference, of course, between moist and soaking wet; the latter con- dition finishes the best of plants in a very short time. The Young Stock The best house, the lightest, sunniest bench, is what the young stock in pots want. Avoid dark side benches — they are not good enough for these plants if you wiant them to develop into healthy, vigorous stock. Avoid a stuffy atmosphere: they might make a rank growth in such, but nothing is gained by that. Don't let them become so long as to form flower buds, but pinch them in good time so as to get bushy plants by the time they are to go into the field. Stock which is intended to be grown on in pots for planting out into the benches later, without going into the field, should be kept growing uninterruptedly. Give a shift when- ever necessary, and keep the plants pinched back. If for any reason you should get a batch which does not move, or which appears to b,e diseased in any way, don't try to find remedies or live in hopes that they may over- come the trouble later on in one way or another; that's losing valuable time, and means that you are running chances of getting other plants affected. Throw them out, and if you have not good plants to take more cut- tings, of on your own place, buy them. Nothing is more foolish than to play the part of a nurse with sickly small plants. It is wasting time; that's all you can call it. Anvthing sick has no business in the greenhouses. There is plenty of healthy stock in the country at rea- sonable prices, and easy to get hold of. The Propagating Bench Keep it going. Clean sand, in a clean bench, and the bench in a clean house — that and clean cuttings mean the foundation of getting results. If you change the sand and wish to be real good to the bench, clean out every crack and corner and apply a dose of boiUng hot water all over it. This is a splendid purifier, and splen- did for the latest design of a ' tile bench or the old wooden affair of the man with moderate means. A little bottom heat is good from now on, as you have a softer growth to contend with than was the case during December and January. A Carnation, cutting wants to root quickly. If it remains in the sand for any length of time without root formation, you can look forward to a sickly plant. How many will you need to get 3000 plants for housing next August? Some 6000 cuttings. Let's hope they will grow into fine stock every one. If they do, you would have half of them to offer for the man who was not so fortunate, but most likely you won't have many over yourself; there are so many "things which can happen that it is always good to start out with enough. Are you short on certain varieties, and you like to grow on a large stock for next year? If so, pinch out the flower stems of the blooming plants; don't allow them to bloom, and they will produce cuttings instead. There is plenty time yet tn root them and get fine stock for housing. DISEASES OF THE CARNATION GEORGE L. PELTIER Floricultural Pathologist, University of Illinois, Agricultural Experiment Station, Urbana, «jB=g^INCE Professor George F. Atkinson presented 1^^^ his excellent paper on "Carnation Diseases" ^^^S| before the American Carnation Society, at ^^^^ Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 23, 1893, a number of new diseases have become troublesome. Some of the old pests have disappeared, while a few described by Professor Atkinson are still causing more or less damage. The object of this paper will be to discuss the present knowledge of the diseases of Carnations with methods for their control. "Stem Rot" of Carnation (Rhizoctonia sp.) There are two recognized stem rots of the Carnation; one called the "dry stem rot," due to a species of Fusarium; the other, called the "wet stem rot," caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia. To more sharply distin- guish these two diseases, it was suggested by us some time ago that the first be called "branch rot," for it rarely if at all attacks the stem of the Carnation plant, while the latter could be properly called "stem rot." The stem rot which has caused the Carnation growers so much trouble, and which has so often been called the most serious disease of Carnations, is caused by a fungus called Rhizoctonia. This disease was first re- ported on Carnation and other plants about 1895. About 1900, several investigators published a number of papers on the rhizoctonial diseases of Potatoes, Beets and on a large number of other vegetables and field crops. Mention was also made of this disease on Car- nation, Sweet William, China Aster and other floricul- tural crops, both in the field and greenhouse. Since this time little work has been done on the "stem rots" of floricultural plants caused by Rhizoctonia, although this disease has been causing considerable damage to a number of plants, especially the Carnation. The symptoms of this disease are probably well known to most Carnation growers; the fungus usually attacks the plant at its crown, that is, where the stem enters the ground. It may enter at the surface of the ground, occasionally above, or below. From records kept the last two years it has been found that a plant with a single stem breaking about 2in. from the ground is much more resistant to the fungus than a plant forking at or below the surface. It has also been observed that the former is generally attacked about an inch below the ground, while the latter forking just at or below the ground's surface, is not attacked by the fungus at the main stem. Usually one branch rots off first fol- lowed by the others in turn. At times several branches below ground like this may be rotted off at the same time. Still another generalization can be made. The rotting of a plant with a single stem is always general, that is, the disease pfter it is estalilished will extend from the roots to the branches, while in a diseased plant which is forked below ground the rot is always localized at the fork and seldom progresses into the main stem toward the roots. Xherefore, it would be more advan- tageous to put in plants with a single stem w'hich breaks at least lin. to 2in. above the surface of the soil. There is a %vell known statement that setting the plants too deeply will cause them to be much more susceptible to stem rot. It does not make so much dif- ference how deeply plants with a good long single stem are set so long as they break above ground. However, if plants with a short stem, breaking low, are planted so that the fork is below ground, the fungus has a much better chance to attack the plants. The reason for this is obvious for they can be much more easily injured in cultivating, and the fungus does not en- counter as thick a bark on the branches as on the main Usually the first indication of the disease is a paler green color of the entire plant or of a single branch. The plant does not wilt at once, for the lighter green color of the foliage may be noticed for a week or so before the actual wilting takes place. During cloudy weather the plant may not wilt for two weeks, and sometimes even longer, although the stem may be com- pletely rotted. On sunny days the plants wilt much faster. During the course of our work on this disease, it appears that transpiration and temperature play a great part in the length of life of the plants after they are infected. If the stem of a plant that shows the first sign of wilting is pressed just above the soil, a soft area is usu- ally felt and a slight tmst is sufficient to slough off the bark, beneath which is usually a slimy, wet area which gives this rot its characteristic name. Often, how- ever, the stem is dry at the point of attack and upon breaking off the stem the fibers seem to be separated giving a brush-like appearance to the broken stem in contrast to the firm stem of the branch rot. There seems to be little or no damping off of the Car- nation cuttings in the cutting bench, due to the fungus Rhizoctonia. In fact, we have never seen Rhizoctonia attack Carnation cuttings in the bench, although experi- ments have shown that the fungus will readily kill the cuttings. Stem rot, then, does not seem to be trouble- some until the young plants are put into the field. January '. The Florists' Exchange 253 During certain seasons little or no stem rot will be found, while ^t other times the whole field will be in- fected. This, of course, depends to a large extent on the weather conditions governing both the growth of the fungus and Carnation plants. From observations in the Carnation field during tlu' past two Summers, the following conclusions, some of which are doubtless well known, but which wilt bear repeating, may be reached: (1) When plants are put out in the field in the Spring they are very liable to be set too deeply, which perhaps may bring about some morphological diiferencc in the stem just at the surface of the ground, causing the plant to become more susceptible to stem rot. Great care should be exercised in planting the plants to the required depth. The same precautions should be talien when the plants are talsen into the house in the Fall. (2) From data collected from diseased plants in the field, it was noticed that a plant with a single stem which breaks lin. to 2in. above the surface of the soil is much less liable to stem rot than a plant breaking just at, or slightly below, the ground surface. The reason is again obvious. The branches of a plant fork- ing at the surface of the ground are very easily broken off in different ways. They generally break at the base, making a wound, through which fungi can easily enter. The wound is later covered with soil, whereupon it is an easy matter for the fungus Rhizoctonia to enter the exposed' tissue and produce stem rot. A large num- ber of plants examined show that in the majority of cases the fungus gains entrance through a wound of this kind. (3) Cultivating too deeply and throwing the soil up around the plants also produces a condition quite favor- able to Rhizoctonia. Great care should be exercised not to injure any of the plants with the cultivator. (4) If stem rot is present in a Carnation field all dead or wilted plants should be pulled up as soon as noticed and the soil surrounding the plants should be .soaked with a fungicide, preferably formaldehyde. It can be applied in the dilution of 1:200. This fungicide is very desirable in this work as it will kill the mycelium of the fungus Rhizoctonia in the ground, and the fumes escaping from the soil quickly do not injure it in any way. Although it is somewhat expensive, it will give returns on the investment for a number of years, for if the fungus is killed the first year, the plants will be free from "stem rot" the second season. The most critical point in the life of the Carnation lant is reached when it is transferred from the field t:) the house. The benching of the plant brings its vitality to the lowest point and makes it very susceptible It disease. The fungus may be brought in on the plant or may be in the soil brought in from the field. Healthy plants put in infected soil will be killed in from twi to four weeks, depending on temperature and light. Experiments show that the fungus will grow through the soil at the rate of one-half inch every 24 hiurs, which makes it simply a matter of a few days, com- paratively speaking, until the neighboring plants, and finally the entire bench, has become infected. As a rule most of the growers bench Carnation plants in August, when the temperature is still quite high. This condition in itself seems to be the most important factor in the spread and development of the disease, especially during the first month after the plants are transplanted. Again when the steam is turned on in the houses the number of stem rot plants will increase materially. During the Winter very little stem rot will develop if cultural conditions are good. However, when the temperature rises in the Spring and the steam is turned ofi", another point in the life of the plant is reached when it is very susceptible to disease. The low vitality of the plant at this period is respon- sible, in the main, for such a condition. The successful passing over of the three most critical periods in the life of the plant in the house depends a great deal on the temperature. Of course it is very hard to control the temperature at these points, but with careful attention to ventilation and cultural conditions, these periods may be tided over without serious injury. One of the most important factors in the control of stem rot in the greenhouse is the careful selection of Carnation plants when brought in from the field. Any plant that shows the least signs of disease, as well as all unhealthy or damaged plants, should be discarded. The matter of selecting plants is, therefore, of prime importance, in fact more important than the regulating of the temperature in the houses. We come now to the question of: "How does the fungus Rhizoctonia get into the house?" Sometimes the plants in the field will show no signs of disease at all and still when the plants are brought into the house a large number will be lost. There is no question that the fungus Rhizoctonia is brought in with the soil and manure from the field or compost bed. Even so-called "virgin soil" will harbor the fungus. The fungus Rhizoc- tonia has a large range of hosts among field crops, vegetables, floricultural plants and weeds. Experiments Stem Rot caused by Rhizoctonia The branches were apparently all healthy up to within 48 hours t flowers are typical of this disease. The droopin; have shown that the Rhizoctonia attacking one plant is the same form that attacks another. The fungus Rhizoctonia has been found attacking weeds like the Thistle, Lamb's-quarters, Pigweed, Rag- weed, yellow Mustard, Dock and many others which are generally found growing in fields and pastures. The same fungus also attacks Clover, which is usually sown in sod. It is clearly seen then that the soil used for compost is, as a rule, infected with the fungus Rhizoc- tonia, which causes the stem rot of Carnations. When the sod is composted with manure, the fungus is able to live for several years, so that it is still present when the soil is brought into the house. The use of limestone in the compost will help ma- terially in the suppression of the fungus, while if the Carnation field and houses become badly infected the grower must resort to sterilization of the soil. A num- ber of experiments ai-e now in progress along this line. The results up to date tend to show that steam steriliza- tion is the best means of killing the fungus in the soil that is brought into the house. (To be concluded next week) "Worth Many Times the Price" I value your paper very highly and would not be without it under any circumstances. To me it is worth The Productiveness of the Standard Varieties of Carnations, andjhe Cost.of Producing Blooms {Read bj Jos. H. Hill at the ZSd Annual Meeting of the American Carnation Society at Cleveland, Jan. S8 and S9, 1914.) After having had the pleasure of reading the interest- ing and instructive symposiums on the Carnation that have appeared in our various trade papers it may seem like occupying your time in this meeting with something already threshed out and clearly understood by all, but the secretary of our society has been familiar with the fact that we keep a careful and detailed account of the producmg powers of the various Carnations grown on our jdace, and that is the reason he has asked me to prepare this paper. It is just as essential to success for the Carnation grower to keep "tab" on his varieties and discard the drone, as it is for the successful dairy man to rid him- self of the cow which fails to produce the required number of pounds of milk per year, or the up-to-date poultry man to chop off the head of tlie hen which fails to "come across" with her allotted number of eggs. These figures which I will proceed to give you of the productiveness of the so-called standard varieties are compiled from an accurate record of each day's cut of hloonis, and is absolutely free from guesswork. No •iccount was kept of flowers cut before they had attained chaiacter enough to be marketable. On sorts that are iccustomed to "split" we have kept a separate record, and were able to tell at the end of the season the per- centage of imperfect flowers. Let us consider first that grand old variety, Enchan- tress, which, with its long list of sports, constitutes over 50 per cent, of the total plantings of Carnations in this country. Prom Enchantress plants benched the 16th of July, 1912, the yield was 14.6 perfect blooms per plant md 3.8 with split calyxes but salable flowers. From \\ hite Enchantress our yield was 16 perfect flowers and 1 fi "bursts" per plant. White Wonder, that peerless white, heads the Ust for pioductiveness with an average of 16.6 good flowers, md 1.1 faulty ones per plant. From these same Won- dcis we took during December, January and February, in average of four cuttings; had these early cuttings lieen allowed to go up into flower, it woidd have increased [he average of this variety to 21.7 or nearly 23 flowers pci plant. Next comes Beacon with a yield of 14.2 perfect and 2 4 split flowers. Our Mrs. C. W. Ward plants pro- duced an average of 12.3 blooms that were perfect and 1.2 that were not high grade. The general impression is that this superb variety is a little slow in production but, even so, it makes up in quality what it lacks in (juantity. The increased price received for this Carna- tion when it is well done reimburses the grower by coming well up to the average in return of money per square foot. Rosette, being a second year novelty last season, was robbed of a good many cuttings, and taking that into consideration an average of ,14 blooms per plant with not enough split flowers to even mention, speaks well for this new dark pink. Among the varieties classed as non-splitting come Gloriosa and Pink Delight. These two wonderful intro- ductions of the Dorners ran a "neck and neck" race throughout the season, with Gloriosa, much to our sur- prise, showing 13.2 flowers cut from each plant and Pink Delight with 13 even. The grower, by planting these two varieties closer on the bench than tlie heavier growing types are set, is able to realize flnanciaUy per square foot as much, if not more than he does from his freer sorts. The commission man, who is onto his job, as well as the grower who markets his own products, knows that the average buyer will pay more for Gloriosa or Pink Delight because they give tone and class to his Carna- tion display. White Perfection with us is not so productive as White Wonder, but its purity of color and symmetry of form combined with its size and erect stem, make us hesitate before placing it among the discards. White Perfection's average was 13 good flowers and 1 split per plant. Commodore produced 11 blooms per plant. The aver- age was reduced considerably by the taking of a great many cuttings. Commodore, like some of the other va- rieties must be planted closer than the average on the bench to make it profitable. Benora is a grand addition to the list of truly good Carnations, a model in growth, remarkable for the uniformity of bloom, and above all an excellent shipper and keeper. As with the popular yellow Rose of today, it is only a question of a short tipae until Benora, as well as YeUow Prince, and the fancy crimsons find their deserved place with the flower buying public. Benora also belgngs to the non-splitting class and produced 10% blooms per plant in addition to a wealth of cut- tings that fotmd a ready sale. Other varieties tested last year were St. Nicholas, with a yield of 13 blooms, and Wodenethe, with 13. Taking all these varieties mentioned into account, the 2S4. The Florists' Exchange average per plant was a fraction less than 15 blooms and in addition to this an average of 3 cuttings trom each plant. Now just a few words as to the cost of producing these 15 blooms. The plant upon which these flowers were grown occupied % of a sq. ft. of the entire ground surface covered by glass. The recognized market value of a strong healthy Carnation plant at the time of benching is, say, 6 cents. The cost for coal last Win- ter to grow that plant was .023 cents. Ten cents was expended for the labor on that plant to make possible its required production of blooms. 3.4 cents represents that plant's share of the interest on the investment. Two cents was the tax on the plant for shipping cases, fertiMzer, soil, repairs and other small incidentals. Not until the plant in question earned .237 cents net did it begin to "bring home the bacon." The amount of proHt to be figured from a Carnation ■ plant, therefore, depends upon the condition of the mar- ket, and the grower's ability to place his product where The Split Calyx Trouble By WM. E. THICKER Carnation splits are taken very much as a matter of course in our present routine of producing and grow- ing the Carnation, inasmuch as several inventors have put on the market various devices to fix the split by arti- ficial means, but no matter how these are used and applied, the bloom is never the same, and the splitting device can be detected by the wholesaler, the retailer and the buyer. The spUt calyx very materially re- duces the price received for the bloom, and generally speaking, is a loss from beginning to end. There are many varieUes not so susceptible to splitting. In the case of Bonfire, Pink Delight, White Wonder, Gloriosa and St. Nicholas, the petals not be- ing so numerous, grow straight up through the calyx without bursting it, while others, such as the Enchan- tress type, and Ward, are subject to splitting, and one has to be very careful in their growth. The desire to produce larger flowers applies to Car- nations as well as other subjects. Perfection in one feature means weakness in another. The Carnation was found several hundred years ago in France and Italy and was known as Gillyflower, and later as Cloves or Pinks. These were practically hardy and produced immense quantities of small flowers, mostly calyx with very few petals. The Carnation we know today origi- nated from these, and from their reproduction and im- provement we have gotten the large types now grown. The increased amount of petalage causes the calyx to split, as the calyx has not always advanced with the flower, and the overabundance of petals contained in the small calyx cause the latter to split badly. The calyx is easily aifected by thrips or conditions of temperature, and in this way receives a check which prevents its grow- ing in proportion to the petals as they expand. While no one can absolutely prevent splits, nearly all the present day varieties can be grown in such a way as to reduce the trouble to a minimum by careful ob- servation. Places that suffer most with the trouble are where the houses run north and south instead of east and west. In the former mentioned houses, during the short Winter days, the temperature rises rapidly until 11 a.m., then drops rapidly from that time until 2 p.m., the sun at noontime being in direct line with the ridge, and casting shadows over every plant in the house, after which time there is another rise until sunset, and if the man in charge is not familiar with these conditions he «ill have a fine crop of "splits." Carnation Variegated Gloriosa These flowers came from the Rowayton (Conn.) Greenhouses, Traendly & Schenck, proprietors. Photographed Jan. 20, 1914 Prevention of Splits My varied experience in Carnation growing has taught me that the bursting of the calyx can be eliminated by planting in a sandy loam, with well rotted manure mixed in sparingly, and keeping the plants free from aphis, spider and thrips-, fumigating every fifteen days, , and not allowing the benches to dry so that the soil becomes cracked or hard. I have known a great many splits to come where the plants were kept on the dry side and were then watered suddenly and left soaking. Feeding little and often, preferably in liquid form, is more bene- ficial than a heavy dose now and again. Keeping a very light top dressing of well rotted horse manure on the surface of the soil to prevent the sun from baking it is a good practice to follow. Too many growers about the holidays feed with artificial chemicals, and maintain a temperature of five to ten more degrees, to get the crop in in time. But they lose much more than they gain, and it is a practice one should discontinue if wise. After a cloudy spell of several days' duration, it IS advisable to spray the buds lightly two or three times a day, just enough to moisten them and help keep the cilyx soft and in a condition that the petals can force themselves through without bursting it. A night temperature of 60 deg., with a liberal amount of air whenever possible, with a rise to 60 deg. in the (i ij time, by gradual stages, with aU the air possible w ithout a direct draft is what should be aimed at. V\oid excessive changes in temperature or moisture, iiid always watering the benches when they require it. I'Ut this subject is one concerning which nearly every lower has his own ideas. W lien Lizzie McGowan, Jennie V. Lord and even May Day were introduced, splits were practically un- heard of, and as mentioned previously this proves that the cause of splits is the overabundance of petals to the size of the calyx, and while many varieties are liable to split, if carefully handled, there need be very few split Carnations on "the market today. Carnations in Chicago V T Pyfer of the Chicago Carnation Co. reports that splits have not been more common this season than usual The weather has been very unfavorable on ac- tuunt of the continued cloudy spell during November md December. The cost of production has been about ■ the same, as it takes the same amount of labor to , 1 ecp the work in the greenhouses going on, regardless t the \ieather conditions. White and light pink varieties are most in demand. 1 here seem to be a large number of excellent varieties 1 these colors. The reds are money makers at Christ- iis, also sell well in lesser quantities during the en- I u season. There is room in the market for a good lirk pink. More sales of a good, dark pink could be II ide if there were more blooms of that color on the 11 irket D W Brant of the Brant & Noe Floral Co. states t h it the proportion of splits has been less this season th in usual. The crop for the holiday trade has been I ttter by 30 per cent, this season than in many years p ist The cost of production is the same while a little less coal may have been burned. The varieties mostly m demand are whites and light pinks. Red is a good Christmas color and brings fancy prices in the open market during the holiday season. It is not so much in demand throughout the entire season, as only a small proportion can be used in all the contract orders. Where a flat rate is made for the season through there is nothing to be gained on reds as a hoUday crop. P. W. Peterson of the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. advises that splits have been no more in evidence this season than any other. The weather for the early Win- ter was bad on account of so much cloudiness. The quantity of blooms cut so far is a good average with other seasons. The cost of production varies but little one season with another, as while less fuel has been burned it is not considered a saving, as with bright, cool weather the best results in Carnation growing can be attained. Whites and light pinks are most in demand; reds are not the best moneymakers except at holiday times. The returns for the season have so far been quite satisfactory. The local commission market has no interest for this company and they do not have to watch the fluctuation of prices. Its stock is shipped daily to well satisfied customers at a stated price in' many of the largest cities of the South and West. These; customers have been getting their stock from the com- pany for several years, which is a good testimonial to its ability as a producer of stock that always pleases. View of that Setting up Carnations for Exhibit The following notes are from an English exhibitor's viewpoint as to how to exhibit a group or display of cut Carnation blooms. The writer is L. J. Cook of Stuart Low & Co., Enfield, London: "Every exhibitor's first aim is to show the best flowers; after this the manner in which they are displayed is of next import- ance, and the man who can put up the group with the lightest effect scores. .A.rranging the varieties so that the colors do not clash is one's first aim, and keeping the reds away from shades which clash with this color the chief difficulty. If possible let the reds occupy the least prominent position and at the end of the group, and, by all means separate them by whites from the salmons and cerises. The mauves, purples, and such- like shades must also be kept away from the latter; yellows and whites are again useful for this purpose. The yellow varieties of which we now have three good things in Golden Ray, Sunstar, and Orpheus, are them- selves excellent for showing up the mauves and purples, and mix well with them. To my mind a perfect exhibit of Carnations must be set up with their own foliage and buds, the latter very materially assisting a light effect, but not many exhibitors have many buds to spare, and long and short sprays of Asparagus plu- portion of the Rowayton (Conn.) Greenhouses, Traendly & Schenck, proprietors, built by Hitchings mosus and Sprengeri are excellent to assist the effect & Co., Elizabeth, N. J. in a group of Carnations." January 31, 191i. The Florists' Exchange 255 understanding of the principles of manuring and of tlieir relative values and cost aic among tlie tilings tiiat every Carnation growei wlio wishes to do- the best for himselfj should understand. Experientia Docet. Manures and Fertilizers Just what are the most economical and best fertilizers to use for Carnations is a matter of importance to every grower. The cheapest may not be the best, and if they are not the best tiiey can hardly be considered the most economical. As a rule the most successful cultivators confine their feeding to surface dressings, and of these the most com- monly used are pulverized sheep manure and soot, both of which help to quicken growtli or to supply the need- ful elements for making stem and leaves; while lime and bone dust are given for the stiifening up of the stems and to induce the formation of flowers. Another useful fertilizer is potash in one or other of its forms, as it likewise greatly benefits the general health of the plants and is regarded as making them more disease resistant. Of course, soils differ. Heavy loams or clayey soils contain sufficient potash, as a rule. It is the light soils that require most in the way of addition, especially of organic matter (humus). Undoubtedly the "fastest" fertilizers— those that are ready for assimilation most quickly — are nitrate of soda and sulphate of ammonia, but they are more expensixi- to use than sheep manure, and probably spend them- selves sooner. Where one wants to make a spurt, or t" hasten up a lagging crop that is evidently badly m need of a fillip, either of these can be recommei'ulcil at the rate of 2 oz. per sq. yd. of bench space. Or if a manufactured article is preferred, we have every confi- dence in the merits of Clay's Fertilizer. , Bone flour is bone meal in its most readily assimilable form. If bone meal is mixed with the soil there is little or no need to apply the flour as a surface dusting; the slaked lime wiU be all that one needs then. But should a specific phosphoric fertilizer be regarded as necessary at any given time, we should adopt super-phosphate, containing 14 to 15 per cent, of available phosphoric acid. This always has the tendency to stiften up growth and as a consequence is conducive to good stems, healthy foliage and free flowering. It is especially of value during the dull days of IWidwinter, or in heavy wet weather. Apply it at the rate of iy,oz. to 2oz. per sq. yd. Wood ashes and kainit both supply potash, but here again the maximum amount of that element is got out of either sulphate of potash — which is probably the cheapest form in which potash can be secured, or nitrate of potash, combining both nitrogen and potash, it is expensive, but when properly used, is profitable. What is wanted is small doses or applications fairly frequently repeated. The skillful grower, who is in per- fect sympathy with his plants, wiU know by their ap- pearance just what to give, and when to give it. The Thif Carnation Peerless Pink The Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago, have added to their good name in offering to the Carnation grower the fine variety Peerless Fink. It is an excellent bloomer and is possessed of a pleasing brilliant rosy pink color. Its record as a producer, according to the introducers, is iy^ blooms per plant from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1, and when it gets "into its stride" it is a profitable Carnation. The flowers are large and full, nicely fringed, with perfect calyx, on long stiff' stems and it is clean and a healthy grower. New Carnation Pink Supreme This new Carnation is being disseminated by J. H. Leach & Son, North Easton, Mass who claim for it many good points, in. that it is said to be early, free, persistent and non bursting; that it makes ideal plants in the field which lift easUy. The color is a light sheU pink which does not fade in the hot weathei able floriferousness. The cuttings root easil> making plants with large clumps of fine root which lift easily, and make good, strong healthy plants, which begin to bloom in Sep tember and continue to bloom continually until the following Summer, if not^hrown out. It has a good calyx and is not a splitter. It is i good variety also for Fall flowering outdoors Pink Supreme was awarded a Report of Merit by G. and F. Club of Boston, 1913, and secured a prize at the show of the Boston Co-operati\ e Flower Market, last April. In Boston, wheie it has been mostly consigned to date, it is in heavy demand, being a good shipper and keeper. Carnation Gorgeous ■lety, part stock of which we procured last year from Peter Fisher, we have delayed reporting on as a large proportion of American raised varieties d > not succeed in this country during the dull weather We are pleased to say, however, that Gorgeous has lieen giving us some grand quality blooms throughout the season, and has received honors wherever exhibited by us, including awards of merit from the R. H. S., and Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, and certifi- cates at Liverpool and Bristol. We have just regis- tered with the Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society a variety which may interest American growers on your side as an improvement on May Day, namely, Mrs. Mackay Edgar. It is another May Day except that it is larger, stiffer in the stem, with a little more rose in tlie salmon than in May Day. Enfield, Eng. Stuaet Low & Co. for the last few weeks. I did not know my subscription liad expired. I enclose P. O. value five dollars for two years' subscription. Wishing you health, wealth and prosperity in the year 1914.— W. E. Wallace, Dunstable, Beds., England. From Over the Water Kindly allow me to congratulate you on the produc- tion of the anniversary number. I have had your valu- able paper for many years and admired it ; but you have certainly excelled yourself in this number. It is a credit to your enterprise and is really a very fine artistic production. I have missed The Exchange very much X The American Carnation The most complete work on the subject Postpaid, $3.50 I ; : . Address, office of this paper 1 A good looking bench of white Lnchan Carnation on the range of J. A Greenbacker, Menden, Conn 256 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms: Cash with Order. The columns under this heading are resided for .dva?isements of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted. tWrWanted Situations Wanted or other Wants: SS of Greenhouses. Land, Second-hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. . 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L., care The Florists' Exchange. , STOCK FOR SALE 'a£ternantheras ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS— Briffiantissima and other varietiM. strong and healthy. *5.00 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch. Floi Middle Village. L. I.. N. Y. AMPELOPSIS SITUATION WANTED-By gardener i 29 married; 15 years' experience m all private place preferred. Best reference T E care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By A good grower for Spring, Easter, iviuiu ii.iJ Christmas stock. Address T. C. e The Florists' Exchange. WANTED—A Situation Wanted by Rose and Carnation Grower As foreman or manager; experienced in heating, building and repairing; 30 y<:"J, <>'<*■ ,^'T'"'%i,?|" child; 11 years', experience. New York Phda- delphia or Washington preferred. Address K. »--, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener, aeed 43. single, German, a quick worker and sober- life experience on first-class private .and commercial places; understands Roses, Carnations •Mums and general stock, and can "^'S' ■'{.f""™ work- neat, obliging, and thoroughly reliable, a small, steady and homelike position wanted; first- class references from past and last employers. Give particulars and wages in first letter. M. L., care Sambraus, 169 Morningside Ave.. New York City. ;^Situation Wanted l?n^t1.oTe?s^anTrpLl';lfwi5hS?poXron" private or retail place. Good references. Address S. Z., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR whatever von want a man, be sure he under- staiTds the growing of the stuff before, you hire him Ask for particulars and I will furnish letters of experience covering almost all the specia bench and pot plan rs experience in geiici.i. "".-• '"■ mercial; permanent. Please state par wages. E. Varga, 417 E. 64th St., Ne York City ^___ SITUATION WANTED-By man, 38 years old. life experience, to take charge of private or commercial establishment European and U. S. experience in various lines. Cood references Dfiengaged March 1st Address R. S., care 1 he SITUATION WANTED-By landscape gardener and florist, graduate from the college of horti; culture and gardening of Florence, Italy; 5 years practical experience in a well-kno.%vn French ana Slian establishment. Julius ChioBi, 210 West ■ St.. New York City SITUATION WANTED— As Superintendent of nark or private place; competent in all branches of horticulture and landscape work. American aged 31. Exceptional references. Can make good aSywhere. Address S. P.. care The Florists SITUATION WANTED-By an. assistant on _< ■ place; 10 ^years' exper,ence;^_ged^_2o e o'f J. O. Armour, Liberty v HELP WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As assistant, o yeai> experience in Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, Violets, vegetables, pot plants, handling frames and boders; agSd 23; private place preferred; References. Ad- dfess Gardener, care R. Elliott, 1969 Amsterdam Ave., New York City. SITUATION WANTED-By German gardener, 30, single, sober and reUable; Ufe experience in greenhouses and outside, growing Carna- tio^, Roses. 'Mums and bedding plants; 5 years in one position. Best of references. Address S. C. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED Experienced Seedsman (not over 35 years of age), by New York firm, to travel sL\ months, balance of time to work inside store. If afraid of hard work and long hours, do not apply. Salary to start, $25.00; good chance for advancement. Apply S. E., care The Florists' Exchange. AMPELOPSIS Veitchn, Boston Ivy. all planted; 3 year, heavy rooted. 2 to 3 ft, S7.00 per 100; 18 to 24 m. tops. S5.00 pe Short tops, heavy roots, 83.00 jjer ^ 1060""by" exprcM All' well graded,' rooted stock. CW Black, Hight ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANU>-.5..n plants. 16.00 per 100. J50.1 ■-■•'!" per 100. »25.00 per greeilhouse-grow- 1000: 2)i-inch Smf^r_.^nr7?WrMF"N^"^Vork limOSt au Llie apci-i.1. £3'^"" Best references from here . " 30 years' working in the trade. Address S. X.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist, as manager on gentleman's private place, highly experiences grower of pot plants, all Wds of cut flowers under glass and outdoors, -y^etables, mush- rooms and celery for Winter. Will mak your place pay. Occupied present position 18 years. MartieVl, two boys, 10 and 5 years of age. Best of references. H. W. Hefiie, Belvidere, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, Eng.lish, aged 28. first-class grower of Roses, Carnations. '^^■••^s and general greenhouse plants. Can take ,f pleasure grounds , tennis courts and vegetable SITUATION WANTED— By a first-ciaas uea,BM,j. and decorator, with a life-long experience; capable of running a store and handling help; hrst-olas^ references; South or West prefeired J. F. W., 36 Windsor St.. East Providence. SITUATION WANTED- and florist on private pi iy assistant gardener ce; aged 37. German, of work in and out- WANTED Foreman on Good Private Estate who thoroughly understands his work. Copies of references as to ability and deportment must srarprKfd"^^AdSist:t.r£fTrFio^fs?s' Exchange. WANTED— Nursery foreman. American prefened, of good education, thoroughly .conversant with the business; of good and pleasing address; one .M.?„ h.ndie meS. approach the trade and secure and plant public Koman J. Irwm. ^-in. pots only. .35.0& Imp. Golden Chadwick (PoUworth's).16.00 Ivory Supren Wm. Turner Golden Chadwick White Chadwick . Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwicl Pink Gem and Ramapo The following rooted cuttings, S20.00 per 1000. WHITE VARIETIES— Eaton, 'orth, Chas. Razer, Dec. G &x /ELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Merry Jane, Brutus. Dollv Dimple, Golden Eagle, Comoleta. PINK VARIETIES— W. R. Brock, Patty, Pmk The following, S2.00 per 100, S17.50 per 1000: WHITE VARIETIES— Ivory. PoUy Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance. YELLOW VARIETJES— Jones (Bonnaffon se- lected stock), yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow, "pink varieties— Ui Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacifi' Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 k Ivory, Dr icific, Pacifii per luu, a>t/.ou per luu W. 23d St., New York. OUR GUARANTEE TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—Grown cool and true to name, S1.50 per 100; S12.50 per 1000. WHITE: Kalb, Merza, Nontero, Cnadwick, Bonnaffon, Beatrice May, Nonin (best Christmas white). PINK: Wm. Duckham, Unaka, Chadwick Supreme. Pink Show, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enguehard. YEL- LOW: Golden Glow, Col. Appleton, Miss Jo- sephine, Chrysolora, Nagoya, Golden Wedding, Bonnaffon. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK— Robert Halli- day, Elise Papworth, Patty, Pres. Roosevelt, Smith's Advance, Mrs. Kelley, DoUy* Dimple. Maud Dean, 50c. per doz., S3.00 per 100. Cash. Geo. A. Relyea, Orchard PL, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— J. Nonin, the best Christmas White, $2.00 per -- ~ " ~ N. f. 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, CINEBABIAS Cuttings, Mrs. C. W. Ward, S2.50 per 100. Aspara- gus Sprengeri, 4-in. pots, nice, clean, strong ; S5.00 per 100. Cash with order. Bound ] Nurseries, Bound Brook, N. J. Contin ued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE "cyclamens^ CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS, wering from very best strain are twice transplanted and e itisfaction. Early planting wi for next Christmas. I red.. !.60 I .... 3.50 30.00 White with red eye 3.50 30.00 Pure white 3.50 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandabek) 4.60 40.00 250 or more at 1000 rate. R J Irwin, 71 W. 32rd St.. New York, N. Y DAHLIAS— Divided field clumps, collection of 12 of the most desirable commercial varieties for cutting; S2.00 per 100, S18.00 per 1000. Have in iurplus the following varieties at S1.50 per 100, er 1000: Sylvia, Souv. G. de Doazon, .yndhurst. Baron Schroeder, A. D. Livoni, livided stock, 00 per 1000. ing varieties at ai.ou per S12.00 per 1000: Sylvia, Souv. G. de Doa; Fleury, Lyndhurst, Baron Schroeder, A. D. Liv Mrs. Hartong, Manhattan Beauty; divided stock. _Ie they last, S1.60 , __ .... All stock labeled true to name. Gua faction or no sale. Trade list on appli A. Finger, Hicksville, L. I., N. Y. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra fine, weU established, in all varieties, including Cyrtomium and Aspidium, 2]4-\n.. 83.00 per 100; strong, 3-in., S6.00 per 100. COCOS WEDDELLIANA, fine, 2M-in.. S12.00 per 100. . BOSTON FERNS, well established bench plants, as 50 per 100, 830.00 per 1000. IK- ROOSEVELT FERNS, best ol the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- 1000- ) 3 fronds, $2.00 per ! sold._ These J R. S.Irwin? 7iw' 23d FINE BOSTON AND WHITMANI FERNS— Ready for 5 and 6-in. pots, »2S.00 pel 100. Drscana Indivisa out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Cash with ' " ■ ■ •> ■- "• ■ ■ North Rege GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— 3000 Nutt, Grant, Hill, Buch- ner, Lawrence and Poitevine, from 2K-in. and 3-in. pots, $15.00 per 1000. First check GERANIUMS— 2M-m- Ricard, Poitevine, Nutt, Cavalier and Double Grant; $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. William F. Koenig, 666 Hamilton Ave., Guttenberg, N. J. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, extra sti stock, $3.00 per 100. Cash with ore J. M. and C. L. Backus, Groton, N. Y. GLADIOLUS GLADIOLUS— America and Independence, all sizes. Write for samples. Munsell and Harvey, Ashtabula, Ohio. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, 81.50-t3.50 each. Large specimens, $5.00-$7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. NURSERY STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 .$8.00 .10.00 .12.50 Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Fi48, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVIllE,AU MANETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— In 1000; 6000 for $40.C Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 2-yr. transpUnted weU branched, $7.00 per 100; 12 to IS-in., fine. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in, $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft.. $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per lOOO. Southside Nurteries. Cheater, Va. BAY TREES and BOX TREES all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plants, $7.50-$35.00 each. JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. POINSETTIAS Poinsettia Stock Plants (The True Christmas Red Variety) 100 1000 Extra strong plants $12.00 $100.00 Large plants 8.60 80.00 Tne above are extra good value, so get your order POINSETTIAS Strong Stock Plants Can be shipped in dry moss free from dirt. West Collingswood, N. J Orchard Place. Poughkeepsie. N. Y. ROSES— Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Rooted Cuttings, S4.00 per 100, $36.00 per 1000. Carnations- Enchantress, White Enchantress and Rose Pink Enchantress, Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N. J. WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for 2-in. pots of the following Roses: Lady Hilhngdon, Rich- mond, Mrs. Taft, KiUarney Queen and Pink ROSES — Mrs. George Shawyer, : stock. Have over 14,000 plar from. Write, for prices in qua FOR SALE— 1500 fine Mrs. Gi JK bALt — 4SUU hne Mrs. George bhawyer Ko plants, ready for delivery March 1. William ( idgley, Chatham, N. J. GIANT PANSIES Sow now! Special Florists" Miiture; Trim- ardeau Selections, mixed, tr.pkt. 60c.. oz. $4.00. Trimardeau. fine mixed varieties, tr. plct. 26c.. oz. $1.60. Cassier's Giants Improved, splendid mix- ture, tr. pkt. 50c., oz. $5.00. Trimardeau sorts as: Bronze Colors, Golden Pure Yellow, Lord Beacons- field, Purple. Pure White. Yellow with eye. White with eye. Each variety separate, tl. pkt. 30c., oz. $2.00. My catalogue has also other varieties. O. V. Zangen, Seedsman, Hoboken, N. J. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True SUver Pink. Rooted y Cuttings, ready , for immediate delivery. $1.75 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. 2>i-in. pot plant ady for Immediate delivery. R. J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d Street. New York City. SNAPDRAGONS— The best commercial varietie good, clean stock for planting now; Dark Crir son. Silver Pink. Dark Pink and Mammoth Whit 2Jf-in. pots, S3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1.; per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. FOR SALE — Ramsburg, Silver Pink Snapdragons, Rooted Cuttings and 2^-in. pots, $1.50 and $3.00 per 100. Vincas, 2M-in. and 3M-in., $2.00 and S6.00 per 100. Cash. Tripp Floral Co.. Walton. N. Y. Waynesbor , Pa. Oontlnned to Next Oolmnn STOCK FOR SALE SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— New En^and SUver Pink and Orchard Park. ^ SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink. 2y,-m. stock, good and strong, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUB FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE— 2200 Pink Kil- lamcy, 1100 White Killarney, 200 Milady, out of 4-inch pots, in Oct. Grafted Stock; pink of condition. $6.00 per 100; or in ex- change for Carnation Cuttings of the leading whlti 1 F. Brlgham, Westbon Westboro, Mass. 10,000 CANNA ROOTS— Home grown, besi bedder, $1.50 per 100 and up. 10,000 Caladiun: Esculentum, Southern grown, best, all sizes, $1.0( per 100 and up. New Seed, Clematis Paniculate, 25c. per oz.,*S3.00ipet lb., by mail. Benjamin Connell, Rorist, MerchantviUe. N. J. STOCK WANTED 1 Chrlstensen, Boulevard, Newport, R. WANTED— 300 Apple, 500 Peach trees, 3 old, extra strong, healthy stock. Give M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge. N. J. __j;O^JEXCHANGE_^ FOR EXCHANGE— 1-year-oId Asparagus Plumo- sus; 1-year-oId Asparagus Sprengeri, $10.00 per 100. Will exchange for Rooted Cuttings of Carna- tions. John Holt, North Wales, Pa. FOR SALE OR RENT ~lpOiRSALe~ Five, fine large greenhouses, with latest heating equipment at Wyomissin^, Pa.; immediate possession. For Particulars, address : CHARLES BARTO, No. 521 Court St., Reading, Pa. greenhoust livery car, stock, etc 5-200 ft. and 3-100 packing sbed. 36x100. aU erected in 1911 planted with Roses, Carnations, etc.; 6-rooin house.^ 2 bama and other buildings, all in good condition. A splendid opportunity for any one FOR SALE— For S1250 in cash an^ at S3500 in 2>2 acres of land > range of 14,000 sq. ft. of gla this equity rests, and of amount of mortgage on property, list of stock, etc., inquire of Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 28th St., New York City. FOR SALE— A well established flower and plant in Northern Illinois; the only greenhouse in the For full particulars, address S. M., care The Florists' Exchange, 143 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. FOR SALE— Near cemetery, old established retail florist business, little competition. Reason for selling, death of owner. For particulars address FOR SALE — 4 iron frame greenhouses, one 22x75; two 18x65 even span; and one, 18x75. % span, complete or separate; also large quantity of glass, pipe, boilers, ventilating apparatus, etc. I. Suesserman, 104 Ridgewood Ave., Newark, N. J. FOR SALE— Tw Washington Heights, New York City, provements, price S83,0Q0, equity S36,000. have you to trade? Address T. F., ca Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— A retail florist business established 20 years in Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse well stocked, attached to store. Doing a ^ood business FOR SALE— part of city of Danbury. For further information inquire of C. E. Armstrong, FOR SALE— A ba] _ stocked; near N The Florists' Exchange. c 7, Danbury, Con: sale. Address S. H., Classified Advertisements continued on page 258 258 The Florists' Exchange FOR SALE OR RENT^ FOR SALE— 3 Greenhouses. land and cottage, 1 retail trade. Easy terms. New Address O. C, care .The Florists' FOR SALE— A 6rst-class flower shop, complete fiitures. baskets, vases, etc. Open for in- spection. 996 6th Ave., New York City. SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bargains We offer the very 1 New and Second-Hand AH sizes in stock ready [or immediate ship- Eagle Pipe Supply Co., Inc. 29 Howard SL, N. Y. City MATS— Made from Cypress and Si r^o: ; Ice Box, latest style, sliding MISCELLANEOUS WANTS „, _ . Poite- vine;"50o' vlnca. 50 second-hand' cold frame sashes in good, soui SxlO or 10x12 glass. ' preferably i Florists' Exchange. Florists' Exchange- WANTED TO BUY s The Florists' Exchange. Bridgeport, Conn. The trade the past week has been ex- ceptionally fine with most all the florists here. A good many have reported a scarcity of flowers, especiaUy Carnations, owing to the dark, stormy weather which has prevailed lately. James E. Beach ,of Park ave. says ttade never was better with him. Last week was a record breaker in funeral work, he having as many as six orders in one day, also several decorations for wed- dings, receptions, etc. He has a very fine red seedling Carnation which, at the present time, is a fine sight, there being one and a half houses of it. The flowers are of a good size, borne on long, stiff stems, and it is a very free bloomer, com- mencing in the Fall and continiuing laite in the season. At Geo. Pflomm's business has been great; he also reports a fine funeral trade. His Christmas trade was the largest he ever had. Park Gardens and Flower Shop also report an exceptional business for the holidays and their trade has been good the last week. They are building another large house, 275ft. x 17%ft., which they expect to finish this Spring. This firm has onlv been in the florists' business about 2y2 years, and they are coming to the front rapidly. Chas. W. Pflomm reports trade as good, so was his Christmas trade. With Chauncey Milk, Stratford, trade has been good. He grows a variety of plants and cut flowers. Frank Foehrenbeck of Cleveland ave. says trade never was better. His spe- cialty is Carnations which he sells mostly at wholesale. Julius Reck, the Brooklawn florist, re- ports business as being good and his holi- day trade was the best ever. G. C. Bouton & Sou of Myrtle ave. have also had a good funeral trade as vfSlil as their regular business. They ex- pect to put their new pink seedling Car- nation Exquisite on the market in 1915. From all indications this variety ought to make good. The flowers are large, measuring from 3^in. to 4in, across. Willie the stems are not long just now they are very wiry, growing longer later in the season. The color of flower is a fine silver or shell pink which glistens in the sunlight. It is also a good keeper. The firm is also intending to build an- other house this year. The new Burn- ham boiler which they installed last sea- son is working satisfactorily, it being very economical in coal consumption. F. E. B. Elizabeth, N. J. Business the past week has been very satisfactory in tliis locality, there being quite a number of social affairs. Pu- neraJ work has been exceptionally heavy, iiut flowers of all sorts have been scarce. John Wliite. Jr., has just installed one of Hitohing's 8 sectional boilers and has rerwrted tlrnt it is the most economical boiler he has ever had. He has not had to force it since it has been installed. It is heating four houses, 100ft. long. Mr. White also has a fine house of Callas coming into bloom. He is also cutting some good Pink ISnchantress, with good stems and color. J. J. Brummer of 1155 Eliisabeth ave., reports that business with him has been exceptionally good, funeral work averag- ing daily about 10 to 15 pieces. Mr. Bnimmer is now starting on his second year in business, which he hopes will be much better than the past. He was for- merly employed iwith Hem-y Leahy as chief clerk for a number of years. On March 10, 1912, Mr. Brummer opened a small store with very little capital, but now is getting along nicely. Schedules Received National Sweet Pea Society, (Brit.). — Tlie fourteenth exhibition will be held in the R. H. S. Hall, London, Eng. on July IG. The secretary is Henry D. Tigwell, Harrow View, Greenford, Mdx. ■Worcester Connty Hortlonltiiral So- ciety.—The exhibitions of this society will be held March 5, May 7, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 26, July 2, July 9 July 16, July 23, Aug-. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct 8, Nov. 6 and 6. The secretary is Leonard C. Midgley, Horticultural Hall, 18 Front St., Westboro. MassacIiusettB Horticultural Society. — The Midwinter Show will be held Jan. 31 to Feb. 1; the Spring exhibition. Mar. 12 to 15; the May exhibition, May 16 and 17; Rhododendron show, June 6 and 7; Peony show, June 13 and 14-; Rose and Jun 20 diolus and Phlox exhil 9; exhibition of the products of chil- dren's gardens. Sept, 5 and 6; Dahlia and fruit exhibition Sept. 12 and 13; fruit and vegetable exhibition, Oct. 3 and 4 4; Chrysanthemum show, Nov. 5 to 8 Fire at Rhinebeck, N. Y. It was reported in the daily press of Saturday last that on Jan. 23, fire, be- lieved to he the work of an incendiary, destroyed the Brldgeman dwelling and a number of expensive Violet houses on the Femoliffe estate of Vincent Astor at Rhinebeck, N. Y., causing a loss esti- mated at $15,000. The dwelling and Violet houses were recently purchased from F. W. Bridgeman. The dwelling was empty, but the Violet houses, which had been leased by William Cook of Rhinebeck, were fully stocked with Violet plants, which were all destroyed. An investigation to determine the origin of the fire is being made. American Forestry Association Dr. Henry Sturgis Drinker of South Bethelehem, Fa., was re-elected president of the American Forestry Association at the closing session of the thirty-third an- nual meeting on Jan. 14. Statistics made public showed that the forests supply more than $1,125,000,000 worth of products annually, and that the industry employs 735,000 people, pays $367,000,000 yearly in wages and .utilizes 550,000,000 acres unsuited for agricul- tural purposes. Heating Queries Condncted by John McArtbur Mgr., HeatinE Dept., Hltchinga & Co. Heatin aslving que for Problems must be particulg following: Length, width, height at ridge, height at eaves, glass on sides, glass on ends, position of houses as re- gards points of compass, grade of house, of boiler pit, ion of boiler pit, sis depth of boiler pit, size and location of chimney, temperature desired in eaci of benches, location of doors. The above information I must have before I can answer any definite question re- garding any heating plants already in- stalled. If the inquiry is for proposed new house or houses, send full measure- ments of the houses as described above, including glass, proposed location of and has 16in The Capacity of a Boiler I have a hot water boiler of 875 sq. ft. capacity, which heats my greenhouse 50ft.x20ft.; height to ridge lift, in which I grow Carnations. This affoj-ds a temperature of 50 deg. house is 6ft t X 24in. glass on sides, glass on one end only. I am thinking of building another house 18ft.x60ft with all other dimen- sions like the above, and want to know whether this same boiler will heat it house half Spring 1912.— T. N. F., N. J. —The house you describe as 50ft X 20ft, ridge lift, eaves 5ft. with 2ft of glE side, and glazed and exposed, would requii sq. ft. of hot water radiation to ma a temperature of 50 deg. to 56 d night when mercury outside is al Your proposed greenhouse 50ft. x when attached to side of present radiation in both houses 820 sq. ft, allowing 10 per cent, for mains and 15 per cent, surplus boiler capacity, so that it would call for a boiler that would carry 1037 sq. ft. of radiation in a green- house, from which you will see that your present boiler would be small for the work, when the proposed 60ft. x 18ft greenhouse is added. ill you kindly tell ; why the 25ft.x60ft, with riches, 2 side and 2 middle, and : ated by 650ft of 4in. pipe. When tt circulatio pit. floor, circulate of the der benches and rn about on a level, while return pes in large greenhouse make a drop about 3ft as they connect with re- The heating pipes in pit 3ft lowe upper part. level with the main fl( and return. When there are only 2 of pipe in use in upper part better. — J. A., n: J. tie 25ftx50ft house being 3ft higher 1 the pit house, and some of the coils g very short, the circulation is much retarding the circulatit ■ pit ho pipe from the pit Indianapolis, Ind. — The annual meet- ing of the Indiana Florists' Association was held at the Hotel Severin. Election of officers preceded the banquet. Black Hall, Conn.— T. L. Brown lost $100 worth of greenhouse stock one cold night last week. FoET Worth, Tex. — The J. G. Pep- pard Seed Co. has filed a certifieaite of dissolution. AvoNDALE, Pa. — iCharles Snyder met ■n'ith a loss of .$500 when the pipes in his greenhouse froze recently. Camellias Dropping Buds These once popular flowers have been under a cloud tor a number of years, but there are signs that fashion is veering a little once more in their direction. We were personally interested in this fine flowering shrub many years ago, and saw something of its cultivation both at home and in Belgium. Victor de Bis- schop's advertisement in our alphabetical columns attracted our attention and we took the trouble to write to him asking for an explanation of the remark, "ready for treatment to make them bud." His reply contains information which we think will he of interest to others besides ourselves, so we give herewith a few ex- tracts. Mr. Bissehop premises that his yearly stock of Camellias averages 10,000, so that he may claim to be a specialist in their culture. He says that it is a common complaint from nurserymen in England and Amer- ica, buying Camellias in bud in Autumn for immediate sale, that in consequence of the long journey, the plants suffer and throw off their buds when tliey should commence to expand, thus of course, causing much dissatisfaction and grumb- ling. To remedy this he advises that plants should be bought in February and March, without flower buds, when they can be had at a considerably lower price than the budded stuff. These should be pruned over on arrival, cutting the young shoots back to within two leaves of the last year's growth. Then put the plants into a small well-ventilated house, or in suitable climate, under a lattice shelter, give a little feed when growth commences, and then when the buds appear to be about to form, that is when the end of the young shoot appears rounded over, stop all water. (Mr. Bissehop will prune cus- tomers' plants if desired before dispatch). Camellias are excessively easy to force ; they flower from December 1 to April 1, and if the naturally early varie- ties are put in a temperate house towards beginning of December, most of them will be in flower by January 1. The most precocious varieties are No- bilissima. Chandler! elegans, alba plena, imbricata, Mathotiana alba, Donkelaari, Mme. Lebois, Princess Bacchiochi, An- gelo Cocchi, and Marguerite Gouillon. — Horticultural Advertiser (Eng.) Publications Received Chestnut Bark Disease, Bulletin Connecticut Agri. Ex. Station, Haven, Conn. Poultry Conditions in Indiana, by Philips, Circular 40, Purdue t sity. La Fayette, Ind. Steer 124 Ex. Station, Center County, Penn. Annual Beport of the Bureau of Indus- tries for the Province of Ontario, 1912; Toronto. — Part I, Agricultural Sta- tistics; Part II, Chattel Mortgages. FacTsing Indiana Apples, Circular 39 of Purdue University, Agricultural Ex- periment Station, La Payette, Indiana, July, 1913. A 2S-page circular with illustrations. Cold, Jan., 1914, No. 3, Vol. V, contain- ing articles on "A Dakota r'ruit Stor- age," "Natural Ice for Refrigerating at Low 'Temperatures," "Refrigeration Journal of the New Yort Botanical Gar- den, Nov., 1913, No. 167, Vol. XIV. Among the contents there is an article •— • ■■ - ith plates, 'The Aroid CoUectio by Geo. V. Nash. The Journal of Heredity, a monthly publication devoted to plant breeding, animal breeding and eugenics. Vol. 5, No. 1.— Jan. 1914. The contents are these: How to Improve the Race. The Chestnut Bark Disease, Chestnut Breed- ing Experience, Chestnut Blight Res' Alex. Graham Bell, Haven Metcalf, W. Van Fleet, Robt. T. Morris, O. F. Cook, David Starr Jordan, H. K. Hayes January 31, 191t. The Florists' Exchange 259 FIorlstH la fiuud of ccept, withou Directory of Reliable Retail Houses BOSTON hesitation, orders from _ . thus avail of trade whlth are know you fill orders by teie- 9 of the ,_ len to all. Let your aph to any part of the country. When placed in the adrertlser^s card. It embership In the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany^ n ALBANY, N. Y, 11 North Pearl Street vfj MASSACHUSEnS 143 Tremont St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. ^^ 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue Every facility for filling trade ■ satisfactorily, and delivt at residence, hotel, steamer and thrab in Brooklyn, New York and vicinity. craphic order. Persona attention f s orifloral desi^is]delivered r Albany and vicinity .on tele- 1 and satisfactio ^ M.eyrLCUrvd' Albany, n ESTABLISHED 1842 Y. RuralIand[St.| AgneslCemeterles Ave ALBANY, N. Y. 23_Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt servici Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. aioice Cut Flowers for all < delivered promptly anywhei BALTIMORE AND VICINITY J. DAN BLACKISTONE 321 N. Howard Street BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southetn Poinu 509 No. Charles Street gea collect. BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT [aitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street (etajl orders placed wi BOSTON, MASS. 124 Tremont Street We cover all New England points, carelul attention. The delivery ling steamers a specialty. BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" It Simply Admits of no Argument No printed matter in recent years has done more for he spread : of the retailer's business than the Handy iesign Book, issued by The Florists' Exchange. Sample opy, 36c. One hundred copies, $20.00, St. Valentine's Day iew of the general pos ight accrue to the benefit of gener rade it behooves all of us in the retail busi- ness to make a special appeal for St. Valentine's Day delivery orders. The mails are loaded at this time with thousands upon thousands of presents which are far in- ferior to flowers and, with the proper spirit of co- operative and individual advertising, tliere should be a decided gain in this portion of tlie business. The mem- bership of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery has grown decidedly within the past few months and it is to those members in particular to whom I issue the request that they devote a hberal amount of their newspaper adver- tising to the cause St. Valentine's Day. The reports from the several parts of the country at Christmas indicate a phenomenal growth in tele- graph orders, and it is altogether possiblle to do a great deal more in future instances. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery needs the assistance of individuality in advertising; it needs the personal appeal made to the patrons of the thousands of shops throughout the country, and the result will be a great one financially. Irwix BERTERaiANX, President Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Suggestions for St. Valentine's Day A Pickwickian Scene The scene from the Pickwick Papers where Sam and Tony Weller, seated at a table, are discussing the send- ing of the Valentine letter to Tony's sweetheart, the chambermaid at the White Horse Inn at Ipswich. Quotations could be made from Tony's amorous epistle. The conventional heart and arrow could also be worked into the scheme. J. S. Dainty Baskets Among the St. Valentine suggestions oli'ered from Chicago are small porcelain handle baskets, on two sides of which a dainty red heart is raised. These baskets are about 3in. by Sin. in size and are retailing at 25c. each. They can be cheaply filled either with two small ferns, which the greenhouses sell at 3c. per pot or arranged in cut flowers. Two Kttle red rose- buds, surrounded with Violets, will look pretty, or any of the smaller fiowers. As some of the little hearts oil the baskets are of a lighter shade of red they can be effectively filled with the Uttle old-fashioned pink rose- buds and the handle tied with a pink bow to which a pink heart label can be attached with some suitable inscription written thereon. While we always associate red with St. Valentine's Day, the bo.\es seem to have lost their brilliant colors, and those of white with an artistic heart or some simple suggestion, seem to be preferred. A special box ordered recently was a plain white moire covered heart design, with the simple in- scription on the cover in red letters — "St. Valentine Greetings." If a customer may not wish to go to the expense of ordering novelties the florist can make a difference in some little way. For instance, we can all arrange for a special label to be attached to all purchases made that day and to be sent out as a Valentine reminder. We all appreciate such little suggestions, although we may not make anything of the day or even think of it. We can make the window attractive and offer tempting suggestions to the passer-by. Valentine boxes tipped to one side, holding a bunch of Violets; or Ward Roses tied with that special Aaron Ward ribbon, would at- tract. Smaller boxes could have just a little bunch of Pansies, with two or three sprigs of Lily of the Valley attached to the side, and tied with a deep red ribbon, to which several tiny red paper hearts can be fastened. Tile tiny French millinery boxes which are so dainty, can be used for the French nosegays. Heart-shaped liaskets can be filled with Spring flowers and red Roses, or red Roses combined with Asparagus Sprengeri. Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone. Prospect 3008 ^Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. F LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and ^^-N - other Western New r/>^^ ^«Sf York cities and •^•f^^fl^zi? town-. c X^i---— ^^ 304 Main Street ^^ BUFFALO. N.Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assoeia'i-n 1 ove Uhe Jflore'st BURLINGTON. VT. CAMBRIDGE MASS. , Flowers for Harrard TLOWERSHOP I<^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, grand rapids. MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED <^^^> ^rkyy ^^'^ 526 Asylum St. V MS^^ Artistic Workers in Flowers ''^ J ^^ Your Ordera Solicited HARTFORD, CONN. Store, 752 Main Street GEORGE G. McCLUNlE Hartford, Conn. " FLOWERS " 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses ^attr HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of <^^^ Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ^-^-X^ ORDERS FOR TEXAS ^HOUSTON, TEXAS LET ME BE Your Valentine I fragrant bunch of 'Penn's Vio'els' zr'nlically arranged in a RED HEART-SHAPED BOX ■= $l.SO Flowt-ps Telegraphed to Any City or 1 ♦^S^ 37-43 BROMFIELD ST., BOSTON Above is a reproduction of one form of tlie most suc- cessful St. Valentine Day ads. ever run tlirough a newspaper A fancy basket of some dark texture can be tilled with deep red Carnations and placed to advantage in the window. To enhance the window still more an immense red heart can be made of Roses and hung in the center, suspended from the top and sides with red Rose garlands, with an occasional strand of As- paragus failing from the garlands here and there. A circle of palms and ferns will form a good background if arranged directly around this Rose heart. The heart should not be of set design, but made in a loose artistic manner with full blown and tiny rosebuds of the Rich- mond variety and its foliage. Do not use Asparagus in the heart, but on the garlands only, to give them a little more of the drape and dainty effect. . De Corateub. Trade Sizes of Ribbons I have been purchasing ribbon from a certain house for several years. Lately I asked for samples of a cer- tain brand No. 60, and when it came I noticed it was narrower by 7-16 of an inch than that size I have been accustomed to purchase. I wrote to the house about the difference in sizes; they answered, "There is no standard for the various numbers designating the widths of ribbons." I write to ask if this is possible? Can you help me out in any way? — E. L., N. Y. The answer herewith is by the Pine Tree Silk Mills Co. of Philadelphia: "Regarding information on widths of ribbons, ribbon factories sell their ribbons by the French ligne, as per the ligne measure enclosed. The number on the bolt is optional with the manufacturer. Whatever he wishes to call it, for instance a No. 60 ribbon, is sold at, say, 3c. per ligne. [There are nearly 11 lignes to the inch. — Ed.] On the cheaper grades of goods this would be 40 bgnes wide, or $1.20 per piece. If this was a very fine quality, say at 5c. or 6c. per ligne, the chances are the No. 60 would measure 45 lignes. Therefore, the price would be five or six times 45 lignes, which would give you the price per piece. "The information you had really is correct, but the average widths of ribbons are as 'follows: No. 5 10 lignes wide No. 60 40 lignes width ...17 80.... 45 100.... 50 Supply Advts. will be found on pages 264-265 " 40.... 35 " A great many manufacturers call fi4 lignes No. 100.' J^. JK J^uhlmann, 3icest cut flowers and de- NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Unsurpassed Facilities for executing Trade Orders at Steamers First Prize Shower Wreath ze at the Berlin (Conn.) Fair'last 1 The Florists' Round Table No. 2 Protecting Wire Designs ^^^^ROPER protection for material which is likely W l^gll to deteriorate should be provided by the flo- Wl ^SMi '''^*' ^"^ designs, for instance, if allowed W^^^k to remain in places where the moisture can get to them, are likely to become badly rusted in time. Though this may seem to be of minor import- ance on account of the fact that the material of the design covers the frame, this should not be relied on absolutely. Parts of the frame are likely to be seen, by accident, and in that case the rusted portions make a decidedly untidy and unprepossessing appearance, while the rust impairs the strength of the frame. The Week-End Buyer Did you know that many retail bakeries do more busi- ness on Saturday than on all the rest of the week put together? The reason is that people like special delica- cies for the Sunday table and rely on the bakers to pro- vide these. In the same way, many husbands and fathers have learned that a box of candy is expected of them every Saturday night. Florists in some cases are watching this kind of busi- ness and cultivating the week-end buyer. But much more business could be secured by suggesting, for ex- ample, the presence of an attractive plant on the dinner table on Sunday. Quote the prices of various goods so that the unaccustomed buyer would know how much he would have to spend. It's a remarkable fact that a com- paratively small percentage of the population ever visit the flower stores. This is simply because the remainder have not been educated to the desirability and low cost of flowers. The florists must provide this educa- tional work. Should Prices Be Quoted ? Many a florist's window is weakened by the absence of price marks. Inasmuch as the average person is not familiar either with flowers, in the technical sense, nor with their values commercially, he or she desires infor- mation especially with relation to the price. It may be argued that the artistic effect of a window would be affected by the use of price cards; but it must be remembered that the purpose of a window is not merely to exhibit goods but to get them sold. There are some cases in which elaborate designs are worked out where the use of cards would be out of place; but ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed GEO. M. STUMPP Tv.™' NEW YORK NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street ** If we say It, we will do It " A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED |-|_ \^^ FIELD l^orthampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER if ULLMAN 13 EAST COLORADO STREET Also all Los Angeles Orders PASADENA, CAL., The Orchid Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Bellevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sts. Pbiladelphia 7 We furnish the best, artistically arranged. PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY (Hit ffionlinn Mamn i'ljojj, IGtb. 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. PITTSBURGH, PA. 710 East Diamond St. (North Side) OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Piltsfield, Mass. Greenhouses Established 1875 Supply Advts. will be foond on pages 264-765 262 The Florists' Exchange pinsfiaD, MASS. Portland, Oregon Own Stock Given to All Orders in this Territory by 347 WASHINGTON ST. SSLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. StlOl' Bennett School Taconic School PROVIDENCE, R. I. AND T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. NEW ENGUND POINTS 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER, N. Y. /(?^^ 25 Clinton Ave., North promptly in Rocbeste Complete line always ready. Salter Bros. %T"' 38 Main St., West FLOIUSTS mm ROCHESTER, N.Y. 1 Main Street, East 3 and designs delivered F.E.-Best Advertising Medium generally speaking, they can be used without detracting even slightly from the effectiveness of the window, either artistically or commercially. Instances might be cited of the high grade, exclusive shops on Fifth ave., New York, or Michigan ave., Chi- cago, where the price mark is taboo. But comparing the number of these with the far greater array of stores which price everything, indicates at once that the mer- chandising experts of the country are almost a unit in believing that a price tag is needed. A Suggested Scries of Ads. Speaking of the matter of educating the pubhc as to flowers, it is an accepted fact that most people are densely ig-norant on this subject. A good many women liave a knowledge of fiowers, because they have handled them themselves; a few men have knowledge extending beyond Roses, Carnations and Violets, but the remainder of the population know next to nothing about many of the staples of the trade. How many, for instance, think of buying a Narcissus, though this flower is al- most as cheap as the Carnation, and is extremely at- tractive? In connection with blooming plants, few show anything like intelligent discrimination. Ask the aver- age man outside the business to describe a Begonia or an Azalea, and he will throw up his hands. Now, tlie point of these remarks is simply this: In order to win business for your goods you must acquaint the public with them, just as if you were a drygoods merchant introducing a new specialty. It is true that tlie public ought to know all about flowers, but unfor- tunately the public does not. It's up to you to tell tlie public. Many florists are spending money in advertising. A very effective kind of advertising would be to describe seasonable plants or flowers which are not familiar to people as a whole. Give their botanical status, then describe them popularly, and then tell something about their desirability for decorative or other purposes. Such advertising need not occupy the major portion of the florists' regular ad., but it could be included legitimately with the regular trade announcements, and would be found to be a feature that would attract and hold the interest of thousands of newspaper readers who are seeking information. This kind of informative work could be carried out in window displays as well. Cards carrying the names and descriptions of unusual bulbs, plants or flowers, could be installed, and the passcrbv acc|u;iiiited willi 1^^' FOREST CITY ' ROCKFORD, ILL. Quick i FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES Iowa Points. California Fiowers '"'l^NSf'' STEAMER SAILINGS WRITE OR WIRE THE CALIFORNIA FLORIST ^™^« 344-46 GEARY STREET and HOTEL ST. FRANCIS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. 1036 Hyde Street -— „ ,..-. and best quality. At retail, the best put up in daintiest boxes and delivered anywhere. Try a $6.00 box of our Violeti or Chrysanthemums, put up for a five-day foumey. Wire us or write your orders to be delivered i nd about San Francisco. Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement PA. SCRANTON, PA 124 Washington Ave ■ tdegraplilc orders for any city or town in I Pennsylvania will receive prompt ezecuti Usnal discount. 'Plione No. 2454 on eitlier Bell or Cc olidated 'ptlones. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle andNof thwest 1534 Second Avenue Midsummer table (Sec next page) The Florists' Exchange 263 Y oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will recer prompt and|£careful atten Wire us your orders. SAINT LOUIS, MO. Jluto/lpOnSl 3520 North Grand Ave All orders by Telceraph or Tele phone most i carefully eitecutcd a once. Floral Desigiu a Specialty. variety. Write. ^ ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. - phone. Open night and day. i/V.E.D/^V' CO. SYRACUSE, N.Y Onondaga Hotel We will carefully execute orders tor Syracuse and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders C^ijfKeW^^ ^U%Ui Both Phones, 682 BurdettiAve. & Hoosick St. TROY, N. Y. tvery and careful attention to »g ^Kv^^^j*^ 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Utica, N. Y. i^aker, Uhe Christ funeral gmblems Cut flowcre ^rown ^ros* & Co. UMITEB Florists, cNstrserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. ^^^^=55^ VANCOUVER, B. C. ^^ Bulbs Seeds WjiSHINGTOE D. C. Ittb and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass FLCi^.407& WORCESTER, MASS. 409 Main St. Supply Adrt*. wUl be iound on p*e«s 264-65 "" m^ f^ ^-^'k ^^i^ /^^m m M ^S ! ' tf ^^m^' Worcester. Mass. 3 Pleasant Street <^^ This (IIISS IS bft lll^h lh( 111 ll_lll (tl 11 I I 1 posed Uigel> ot I\j kiM lunniii^ ililiiiiHh ti in right to lett IS a band of white Robes ind Lilj ot the VaUey with a cluster of Violets to finish it off An other cluster of Violets is shown in the center of wreath at the base of the cross, which is composed of Boston Ferns and Easter Lilies. The design was made for the funeral of a bank president by the Park Gardens of Bridgeport, Conn. the nature of that which is shown. Besides actually disseminating information, the florist wlio did this would find that he was establishing a point of contact which would be the means of developing many sales. The Preparation of Window Cards The production of window cards by hand, such as those which are seen in the display sections of the de- jiartment stores, is a work calling for experts. Many large stores retain special men for this purpose, and their productions are artistic and attractive in every way. They set such a high standard, however, that many smaller business men, realizing that they cannot afford to pay a high price for cards, and fearing to make themselves undesirably conspicuous by the use of cards wliich are crudely designed, go without them altogether. There is no reason why a perfectly legible and substantial card should not be produced at very low cost. A good plan is to get a set of rubber stamps, which make very respectable signs. A good quality of bristol board should be used. In printing the cards by means of the stamps, it is well to rule the lines, so that the impressions will be accurately placed. Stenciled letters may also be had, which can be used even by a novice with good results. Your Local Grower The big wholesale houses in the central markets will always get a lot of business from the retail florists who, of necessity, must order their stock, in a large number of cases, from them. However, it is well to remember that the less ambitious growers in the locality where the florist is operating should be given con- sideration. Sometimes a retailer who has been sending all his business to some distant point needs goods in a hurry, which may be had at home. He calls on his local growers, expecting the latter to break their necks to furnish the desired stock. It is hardly human, however, to show great enthusiasm over business of this kind. As a matter of fair play, give the local man a chance at the regular trade, and then he wiU be glad to stretch his facilities to serve you in case of emergency. G. D. C For a Midsummer Table Center For a Midsummer table center, or mantel ornament, a simple and attractive vase of flowers from the gar- den is shown, p. 262; this is another of the very popular 11 South Phelps Street Youngstown, Ohio "one flower" effects. Selected well grown pink Spiraea, cut with long stems and with all its natural foliage, is placed in water in a deep glass vase. This vase is enclosed in a woven covering made of very fine split reed of close weave with a small floral wreath en- circling the upper part, and a floral festoon around the larger part near tlie bottom. These decorations are of French design and pattern in raised embossed work showing tiny Roses. As the reed holder is pure white, while the small Roses festooned upon it are in gold, the contrast is marked. New Yorker. Have you a copy of the Florists' Exchange Design Book? Most retailers can't get along without it. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Campanello Berlin Stampalia. . Rochambeau. Kroonland Caledonia. Cymric. . . Lusitania Finland La Provence. Uranium.... United States. St. Paul Minneapolis. . Prom Baltimore Necfcar Feb. 4 Barcelona I " 15- 2.00 pm Bulgaria " 23-2.-" 31-11.00 0 31-11.00 a 31-11.00 a 31-12.00 m. 31- 3.00 pm. 31- 3.00 pm. 6-10.00 am. 7-11.00 am. 7-12.00 m. 7-12.00 m. 12-11.00 am. 12-11.00 am. 12-12.00 m. 12- 2.00 pm. 13-10.00 am. 14-10.00 am. 14-11.00 am. 14-12.00 ra. Prom Boston Canopic Ijan. 31-ll.C Cambrian. Devonian. Sicilian,.... Bohemian, Andanian. Philadelphia Merion Pr. Oskar San Francisco 3dSt.,Hoboken W. 16thSt..N.Y. Pier 38, Bkyn. 3d St.. Hoboken W.34thSt.,N.Y. W. HthSt., N.Y. W.24thSt..N.Y. 31st St.. Bkyn. W. ISthSt., N.Y. l4thSt..N.Y. W. 19th St.. N. V. St.. Hoboken W.14thSt..N.Y. 31st St.. Bkyn. 3d St., Hoboken 5th St., Hoboken W. 15th St.. N. Y. Pier 38. Bkyn. 1st St., Hoboken W. 19thSt.,N.Y. 17th St.. Hoboken W.23dSt..N.Y. W. 16th St., N. Y. W. 34th St.. N. Y. 3d St., Hoboken W. 15thSt..N.Y, Rotterdam Gib.-Algiers- Nap.-Gen. Nap.-Gen. Aiif-isr?.- Mars Antwerp Liverpool Southampton Southampton Nap.-Gen. Stavanger- Christiansand- Christiania Liverpool Antwerp Naples-Ge: Alg.-Nap.- Nap.-i PaT-P 9 Locust Pt Bremen Penn. Pier i Hamburg Penn. Pier Hamburg Pier9 Locust Pt B&MDks..Char BWEIX Tbe Wc»odsinan Co. Bftryibins in SotUbem Ewergrems BVBRORBBN. AUA.BA re in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening i indispensable for those who would have he pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E., Sprinftfield. Mass. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO 266 The Florists' Exchange Alfred H-Langjahr 75,000 Rhododendron Maximum For Spring Shipment ALSO Kalmia [latifolia Azalea nudiflofa Pines Hemlocks Cinnamon Fern June Berry White Dogwood Sugar or Hard Maple Stag Horn Sumach White Thorn Black Alder Withe Rod C.G.CURTIS,Callicoon,SullivanCo.,N.Y. Collector and Grower of Native Plants and Trees Reciprocity — Saw I CANNA BULBS GERANIUMS Beaute Poitevine, . Black Prince CrimsonlBedder. . . Prea. Meyer Martha Washmgtoi KingJHumbert Souv.lde Ant. Crczy. Florence Vaughan. . . Wyoming 20.00 25.00 25.00 Many other varieties. Carefully packed; liberal extras for early orders. ALONZO J. BRYAN. Wholesale FlorisM WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY fill help all aronnd If tou mention the 1 ENGLISH IVY Kootea V-ULU11B3 . . - - — PETER WENK, Ozone Park, N. Y Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange CYCLAMEN 20c. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— Gol- den and White Chadwick, 4c. Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS. SYRACUSE. N. Y. londato Ave., simuuii!.. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS All booked till February. Next crop ready to ship February 20 to 25 FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa Write tbem you read thla advt. In the Bichange . Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass WiDiam Turner Price $5-00 January stock all booked. Next lot will be rooted by February 16, 1914. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street Lancaster, Pa. Indianapolis Mad. Jules Grolez Roses $3.00 per bunch Clarence Perkins, of tie Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., was a re- cent Tisitor. . Prank Kegris is looking after tie in- terests of Ralph M. Ward & Co. TJcinlty. He reports tlie Lily as exceptionally fine tMs season. Martin IBerkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Pliiladelpliia, is looking after St. Valentine's Day trade in Indianapolis. Mr. Van Zonneveld, and J. M. Zingaf of John Guldemond & Son are among the many Hollanders looking after bulb business. Talks with the maJiy travelers arriving clearly show the trend of the times to be a much better one than for .some months, and the retailers seemingly have a perfect right to look forward to a great Spring business. Adam Schmidt of Bertermann Bros. Co. has joined the automobile ranks with a new Ovei-land. Alvin Sohrieber is on the sick list with a severe cold. . . . . , Heal estate in t!he viicinity of Alfred Petit is growing wonderfully in value. An offer has lately been made Mr. Peti at the rate of $1700 per acre. He pur chased the same about ten years ago a: about $400 per acre. Real estate al about Indianapolis is seemingly very valuable, and not a few of the growers are sharing in the prosperity. The Smith & Young Co. found trouble last week in securing enough stock to , fill orders. I Out-of-town shipments have been con- spicuous by their absence, and at_ times 1 fern leaves were the only commodity of- I fered. . , Hitz & Son of Brightwood are think- ing of going into the Rose business more extensively next season. Mrs. Aaron I Ward and Milady are to be planted ex- tensively. NEW YORK THE FINEST NEW ROSE OF THE SEASON Seasonable Stock AZATiFA Indloa. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75c. and $1.00 each. PBIMULA Oboonlca. a}4-inch pota, 25c. each. FBDIDLA Malacoides. 5}^inch pots, 25c. each. FERNS, Boston and Roosevelt. From 3}^-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plomosus. From 2^-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatoherl. From 2}^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. From 2J^inch pots, $3.00 per 100. WettlinFloralCo., Homell. N.Y With proper weather St. Valentine's Day should be a record breaker. At least, all indicajtions point that way. Stock will be plentiful and the territory for selling flowers is growing each sea- son. Several local florists are preparing to do a big telegraph business at this time. St. Valentine's Day is unusually fine for this branch of the flower busi- ness. Think of it ; there is practically an unlimited volume of St. Valentine's Day business done at a distance ; the mails are heavy, hundreds of thousands of valentines are sent. Why not send flowers? It's a good thinker for any of ing produces a shower effect decidedly to the misery of the poor grower. Alfred Pahut, who has been to the Pacific Coast, is thinking of locating again in Indianapolis. He speaks well of his journey throughout the West, but is glad to be in the Hoosier metropolis once more. Joe Hill was over from Richmond last week looking after Rose plants. Tomlinson Hall Market is nearly de- pleted these days. It ' ' ■• ■ buy any wholesale stock after eight o'clock in the morning, there being barely enough to fill the few retail stands there. lishment. John Bertermann and Adolph Baur attended the Carnation meeting in Cleve- land. Robert Spero, of Zinn & Co., New York, is in the city. He enthusiastically looks forward to President Wilson to fashion the finest year's basket business in history. I. B. Pittsburgh, Pa. Business has kept up well the past week, with an abundance of funeral work. The supply of stock is good and suflScient for the demand. Roses and Carnations still hold their price, even bulbous stock has not been cheap at any time. Plenty of Paperwhite and Golden Spur Narcissus are being cut.the latter coming in better at from $3 up. The great revivalist, Billy Sunday, who has been holding meetings here for the last few weeks had a special "Mothers' Day." and white Carnations were sold by thousands, and the florists demanded a good price for the flowers, from 10c. up. This caused some trouble and Rev. Sunday scored the florists in open meeting, stating that they promised to sell them for 5c. or 50c. per doz. The florists of the North Side Market enjoyed a dance which was held by the Market Protective Society, of which they are members. E. C. Ludwig took a prominent part. The following visitors were in the city man, of Maltus & Ware, New York, and Fred. W. O. Schmitz of Prince Bay, Richmond Co., N. T. The Carnation Society, which met at Cleveland this week, will be well repre- sented by our people. The following left Wednesday morning on the P. & L. E. R. R. : Fred Burki and W. E. Clarke and wife, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. ; E. C. Ludwig and wife, D. F. Lud- wig, Ed. Bambach, L. Biel and Miss M. Strasser, all of the E. C. Ludwig Floral Co. ; Joe Thomas of Greensburg, Pa. ; C. Godwin and wife, and H. Carney. The Ludwig Floral Co. had the decora- tions for the annual dinner in commemo- ration of the seventy-first anniversary of the birth of William McKinley, held by the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club. The Pittsburgh Florists' Club meets Tuesday, Feb 3, at the Fort Pitt Hotel. The program for the evening will be : "Bulbs, Their Propagation and Cultiva- tion," by Aug. Frisdhkorn of W. C. Beckert's Seed Store; also an illustrated lecture on "Soil Treatment with Special Explosives," by an expert, T. Rutledge. Election of officers will take place and the report of the auditing committee will be heard. E. C. Reineman. Worcester, Mass. Trade has kept up remarkably well during the past week, taking into con- sideration the dull weather. Funeral work has been the largest item to the retailers' weekly business. Carnations are plentiful and bring from $2 to $4 per 100. Narcissus are coming in in large quantities and can be secured for $2 per 100. Sweet Peas are of excellent grade and bring 75c. and $1 per 100. Roses are scarce and high, the cheapest bring $6 per 100. The better grades range up to $12 per 100. A. H. Knight, of Shrewsbury, Mass., is having a heavy cut on all varieties of Carnations. He finds that Pink Delight is the most prolific and a good seller. There is also a large bed of Winona, which is in great demand. His Sweet Peas are coming along in good quantity and quality. Mr. Knight disposes of his stock in Boston. In spite of the cold and dull weather during the past week, Mrs. Ball of South- boro, Mass., reports a very good cut on Carnations. The Winsors are extra fine and have long stems. Beacon is her standby for red. She finds White Won- der to be superior to White Enchantress in quality and in greater demand. M. C. M. Floral Designs de Luxe Ta's* E. P. TRACEY, Prea. P. WELCH, Sec.-Treas. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, telephone main ^^sr ALBANY, N. Y. January ; The Florists' Exchange 267 Select Cut Flowers The entire cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties, Tea Roses, Double Violets, S>veet Peas, Tulips and DafTodlls M. C. FORD %VHOUBSAL.B FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK GITY .Square will be a gradual increase fro: he demand in general keep the prict o increase ther especially -- - . --- - Car- sales of which are slightly stimulated by the fact that tomorrow will be McKinley Day, and considerably schools, uty Roses are in rather small eting ■■■ sp e claT grad e"b lo o ] each; " blooms _ _. __.nd easily absorbs the mediui fact that only moderate that keeps up the present prices. The top grade blooms of the several varieties of Killarney. My Mary- land, Bride, Bridesmaid and Mrs. George Shawyer are selling at 10c. each; Rich- mond, Lady Hillingdon, Bulgarie and Milady, 12c. each; Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Chatenay and Mock. 15c. The bottom grade blooms are selling at from 3c. to 4c. each in general. The newer Roses which are arriving in the market are showing up some faults which act as a in the demand for ..^.^ov., c^..^* w^. ,,iic prices to be obtained. Hillingdon al- nsiderable check sional sales novelties are reported at 6c. The supply of Cattleya orchids ap- pears to be undiminished and the de- mand is not sufficient to absorb the large supply, consequently the small blooms are selling at from $8 to ?10 per 100; medium blooms of excellent quality at from $20 to $25, and extra choice blooms in small lots at $30 to S40: sales at the latter figur. VS^ large number ■the finest of inly a moderate Longiflc L eating $3 pe fair supply, and the demand for these is such as to fix the general at from ?8 to $10 per 100, but a few very choice blooms on long stems are realizing $12 per 100, and occasion- ally touch $15; rubrum Lilies are sell- ing at from $4 to $10 per 100, and the demand appears to be sufficient to ab- sorb the supply. There is plenty of Lily of the Valley which is moving only moderately well at ?3 per 100 for the best. In miscellaneous flowers, there is An- tirrhinum at from 76c. to ?3 per bunch, the latter price being realized only for some remarkably fine blooms arriving in limited numbers; Daisies at $2 per 100 for the best; Daffodils, Golden Spur as well as Trumpet Major, the latter realizing 30c. to 3.5c. per bunch with dif- ficulty, and the former selling at 50c.: iing qu i; a la: to $1 per bunch: a large supply of Mig- nonette at from 25c. to 75c. per doz., and "Wallflowers at 25c. to 60c. per riety burst which are appear to be as badly off as its sister of the same color, for not only the short, but also the long grades of these varie- ties from some growers are showing a Carnations are in less than medium supply, and the present demand for these Is fairly brisk. Inferior grade Wales- which it had been favored with for i weeks, consequently the price has weak- ened to about 50c. per 100 in general, with 7 5c. for a few extra ch ' Gov. Herrick is moving wi at from 15c. to 25c. Swei in increasing supply, the b€ selling at fl 5a„„ „. 15in. sales of th difficulty t Peas are St of which 18ii ither the Winter-1 arieties at $2. Of the greens, Adiantum and Smlla re only meeting with a moderate de land, while Asparagus as usual i lOVIng very well at quoted flgures. In the words of a famous present day New York Retailer: "Our Work Is Our Advertisement'' Same here; but this is just to attract the attention of those growers Eind retailers for whom we may not have had the pleasure of working. Try us. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Ptaonaa Madiaon Square 32S-5Sa2-Sa83 [records interestine. Am. Beauty Roses are almost and specials have '" to $9 per doz. ' eek; and abunda and whites are a little than the colored; prices are runng ac the same as last reported. Carnations are snapped up as soor they arrive; reds probably holding a little more than the ligh' $4 to. $6 per 1 While orchids are also in light su the demand is not heavy and there i change in price on them over our quotations. Gardenias are a draggy. Valley is scarce, Violets hanging Are somewhat; they pply 1a"t fast. freely. Lilies best of them are going at $2 Callas at the same rate. Paperwhites are selling well; Sweet ' "ng in excellent form and demand. Snapdragon is shy. Daffodils are increasing and are selling at $3 and $4 per 100. Owing to the lack of short stemmed Roses, Tulips are in good demand for funeral work at $4 and $6 per 100. The normal supply of Lilac is moving well at $1 to $1.60 per bunch. Roman Hyacinths, Wallflowers, Alys- sum and some Acacia pubescens about constitute the balance of the stock in the market here, also Mignonette, which Is in light demands All greens are in good demand including hardy ferns, of which there is an excellent supply. BOSTON, Jan. 27.— The supply of sing American Beauty are not plentiful, and prices are a little higher: special blooms are selling at from 40c. to 60c., while there are a few sold at higher figures. The supply of other Roses is lighter than a week ago. Killarney and White Killarney are most in evidence and are selling at from 6c. to 16c. each. Killarney Queen is in fair supply, with prices from 6c. to 16c. and a few fancy slightly higher. Richmond is in good - - -60. to 16c. In the yellow Aaron Ward is most plenti- to 12c. Sunburst is quite a d in good demand at 5c. to Taft or Prince de Bulgarie supply, and 6c. to 16c. is the n good supply and c. and a few fancy, ik Delight and Bea- Cattleyas are plentifu a fair demand for them each. Lilies are in mode Callas are in ■ doz. Lily of emand and good supply a the Valley is the quality of the goods offered is excellent quality at $3 to $4 per 100. Bulbous flowers are much more plenti- ful and Daffodils are of very superior quality at $2 per 100. Tulips are only in moderate supply. Yellow Marguerites are in good demand at Ic. to 2c. There IS a medium supply of Wallflowers. Sweet Peas are much more plentiful; the ^Vinter-flowerlng varieties are sell- ing for $1 per 100, while the Spencer varieties are going at $2 per 100. Vio- lets are becoming more plentiful and prices are from 60c. to 75c. per 100. Asparagus of both kinds is in good supply and quality is good. R. C. CHICAGO Jan. 27. — A. week ago it nditions that by be more plentiful and all the fea- )n the market would have again id their normal condition. The there has of Carnations. This tinuance of the Rose scarcity, and si ipply of Carnati Monday, Friday been gradually "growing less, until tage their demand Roses, 1 favorite pric light ; great evidence all over the market. _. is safe to say that no orders were filled completely on this market Monday, for stock could not be obtained at any price. To sum the situation up briefly, there are enough double Violets, Lilies of the Valley and Easter Lilies to meet the demand. All other stock is scarce. American Beauty Roses are in only fair supply, and these only In the long stems. The medium and short stems "■ year and contin Rose stock In comparison with other here are just about as many Am. Beauty Roses on the market as any of the less expensive varieties. Long stemmed stock was selling Mon- Ward, there is very litUe .. .. fer. Neither the growers nor the com- mission men have enough to All their orders. The price on all stock is high and varies considerably according to 53 WEST 28th ST. JOHN VOUNQ NEW YORK WMOL,ESAI_B ■WMOUESAUB 7342 Madi«m sq. Cattlcyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses' '"£!SdS|s4?/a?dvar"?.*S« *• 268 The Florists' Exchange LILAC SWEET PEAS, CARNATIONS, ROSES, LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY. SMILAX WILLIAM P. PORD Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York 5355 Telephone. Madison : We Satisfy the Producer We Please the Consumer We can handle more stock to the entire satisfaction of both grower and retailer. Place your confidence in us — rely on our motto: "We Never Disappoint." Our past record is our guarantee. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street. NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Madison Sq. 13-SSIO the Bxchapge freely paid the beginning of t The shortage in the Carnatio rather unexpected. Only nowhere equal to the demand. It was then apparent there was a big scarcity in sight. Monday brought no relief to the situation and up to this writing the supply is entirely inadequate for the demand. The prices paid Monday ranged from $3 to $4 per 100, and in Roses and Car- that the supply ne in handy, but it now transpires that this stock is not going to be as plentiful as was expected. Good Tulips are bringing this week from ?3 to ?4 per 100, while some good red ones are selling for ?5. There is a lot of small, short stock on the market that sells cheaper. Some of the grow- ers, to give the full length of stem, sending them in I from the flats; th when they decorative work. ■ " supply IS equal to the de- single home grown stouK noted as coming in last week has again been placed on the short list. The supply in general is of the double varieties from the Hudson River valley in bulbs and all as lifted some advantage filling baskets or used ; mand. The singlt GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street 2335 ^Jl^-sVare NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere ANNOUNCEMENT Traendly & Schenck To Whom It May Concern: This is to announce that the McKINLEY DAY WINDOW display cards, which have been gratuitously distributed by Traendly & Schenck, are bought and paid for solely by US, and not subscribed for by any club, committee, or organization, as has been insinuated by some one of our less enterprising competitors. (Signed) TRAENDLY & SCHENCK^ Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTP^AN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years' Experience. ■ Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square, 1912. Givecredit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Lily of the Valley and Easter Lilies re equal to the demand with no change 1 prices. There are enough orchids to Freesias are INDIANAPOLIS Jan. 26.— The dark- est Januajry weather in history has caused stock to be the deciding factor for the month's transactions. Roses have retarded themselves. There is but a light cut coming from the greenhouses. The larger markets of Chicago have barely enough to fill their local trade at times, and out-of-town orders , are refused. Many of the Roses particularly are in poor condition and " 100. Killarneys are $2 to $10 per Sunburst, $4 to $16 per 100, as are Rich- monds and Mrs. Taft. A few Aaron Wards are received at $5 to $10 per 100. The prevailing retail price for tea Roses is $1.60 to $3 per 100, and $4 to 100. of the Paperwhite ter than it has for years at $3.5U to $4 per 100. In view of the dark, cloudy weather this stock comes particularly handy and gives more satisfaction dur- ing a spell of dark weather. Forced Lilacs are also extremely beautiful. Primula malacoides wholesales readily and seconds among them. Select kinds bring $4 per 100 but the majority go at $2.60 and $3. A limited quantity of Helio- trope and Primula obconica sell well at 3c. per spray. Freesia Purity is in full crop in excellent condition and good sale sprays whole- ST. LOUIS, Ja rather limited fairly good business reported from 1 there have been clearances daily ' everything offered, the scarcity be- g noted in Roses particularly, there ;ing a very short supply to go around. Am. Beauty Roses ha ' -.^.^- $1 price advanced $6 per doz. . _ thing like a decent grade, which are picked up immediately. Narcissi move quickly at 3c. Romans sell well at 2c. Freesias go rather slowly at 4c. Lilies are in demand and the quantity somewhat limited at 12%c. and ISc, likewise on Callas. Violets are a trifle more plentiful, and sell well at 60c. to 76c. per 100. Peas arrive in limited quantities, and sell well at 60c. to $1.25 per 100. Rubrum Lilies are oft the market temporarily. Greens and Smilax are plentiful. O. K. S. shortage uppTy is CINCINNATI, j£ of Roses is the prii ent market conditii far below normal e- they are far off crc growers are to th* -The op. Reports fron e effect that all trong crop. indications, the outlook for the fortnight is not very promising. Carnations, since the short __ Roses, have borne the brunt of the call for stock. While they narily good ' shortage %rdl- --. „--- .- . they apped up quickly each day, and sry seldom during '" " "' "'"' [ them were carrie Other seasonable offerings include giganteum Lilies, Callas, Roman Hya- cinths, Narcissi, Jonquils, Violets, Lily of the Valley, orchids and Sweet Peas. Since the shortage bulbous stock finds a mat scarce. Lily ful and sells seirwUl.' re fine and TBDDT. TELEPHONES— Madison Square 167 and 4468 J. K. ALLEN, I06 WEST 38th ST^ NE'W YORK BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU Reciprocity— Saw it In tlie Exchange January 31, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 269 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main CutFlower Exchange Slrth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Sis o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL, Jr., Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale riorists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. D. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK, Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th St., New York William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Td.4591Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones I ZJ*?! Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, New Yorit City Telephone, 2515 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 2Sth Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MAOrSON SQUARE . Motnal Reciprocity — Saw It In the Prcbange HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES'. ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^»= ni^R^iroF VALLEY -^^^;i%.so GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. "^"""SS 105 W. 28th St.. N— v«,i. Charles Schenci , Franlt H. Traendly TRAENDLY & SCHENCK I Floplsts 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 101 West 28tli St., NEW YORK BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. 'WHOL.BSA.L.B FTLORISTS. Conslenments Solicited Tdephones, Madison S,u.re{}8M} 34 WCSt 28th St., NEW YORK Write tiiem yon read tfala atlvt. In the ETchange Horace E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST AMERICAN BEAUTY. KILLARNEY. RICHMOND, BON SILENE. RADIANCE and LADY HILUNGDON ROSES; VIOLETS; CARNATIONS, and All Varieties of Cut Flowers in Season 57 WEST 28th STREET Telephones. 2200 and 2201 Madison Souare NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, Jan. 28, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwse noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday White Kjllame; My Maryland. Udy Hil Bride & ^ No. 2 Prince de Bulgarie. MiB. George Sliawyer Mis. Aaron Ward. . Mme. Abel Cbatenay Milady J.J. L. Mock Adiantum Cuneatum Hybridum and C Anttrrhinum, per buncli CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors. . White. Pink. Varieti. (♦The Hiehi Grades of SI 40.00 to 60.00 20.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 16.00 I'.ooto sioo 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00| LiUes, Longiflonim Varieties.) Novelties.. Forget-Me-Not, per bunch. Freesia, per bunch I, Longifl 4.00 to 16.00 Lilies, Rubrum. Lily of the VaUey Mignonette perdoz " ■ 1, P. W., per bunch. Cypnpediums, per doi Dendrobium formosum Onddlum splendidum Smilax, per doz. strings Stoclis Sweet Peas, oer doz. bunches Tulips, per doz Violets, double single. Princess of Wales. . " single. Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch 1.00 to 6.00 All the new and standard nOO tO Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable C U T F LOW E R S WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 'fJZt'T^*-' '""'"" Mutual BeelprocltT— 8«w It In the Eieh«iit» P.J.SMITH -THE HOME OF THE LILY- Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist Setting Jtgent for Largest Growers A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 cr 10,000 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Telephone. 1328-1998 Madison Squa 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY •Reclpcocity-^Sa- EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Flower.*; at Wholesale George CSiebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-509 Madison Square Tie best source of supply in the city. Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnations Walter R.Siebrecht Co. Inc. WHOlESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 114 West 28th Street, New Yoit ■PHONE 124S MADISON SQUARE Facilities for the Handling of your Stock UNSURPASSED B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York VI O I. F T ^ CARNATIONS 1 Vf ly II, 1 a AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESAl£. Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28tti St., NEW YORK Mntual Reclprootty— Saw It In the Exchange Louis M.Noe LouisA. Noe WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Mathew Sampson, Jr., Manager. Tel. 7S6 Mad. 8» American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W 2eth St, NEW YORK Mntnal Reciprocity— Saw It in the Eichange Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Shq>piiig orders given personal attea- tion and satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE S LINN. Wholesale Floritt 103 W. 28lh St., N. Y. City. Phone 6973 Mad. S* In the Exchange New York . McKinley Day, which occurred on Thursday of this week, apparently had no appreciable effect upon the sale of Carnations. In fact only a few whole- sale florists had placards in their win- dows announcing the day. The tact that the arrivals of Carnations in the whole- sale market are not over large this week, and that these were taken for the regular routine business at fair prices, made it unnecessary for the wholesalers to urge the sale of these for McKinley Day. Monday, Feb. 2, will be Candlemas Day, upon which day the ground hog is supposed to come out of his burrow at noon, and from the reception or lack of it which he receives from old Sol be able to tell what weather conditions in general will be for several weeks to come ; in short, to give weather tips to the learned staff of the meteorological bureau at Washington, D. C. There were noted this week at E. C. Horan's, 55 W. 28th St., Lilac, Radiance Roses and Carnation Brooklyn, all of excellent quality, and also, a full line of other choice staple flowers and novelties. Frank H. Traendly, Charles, R. Jaeger, Anthony Ruzijcka and J. H. Sperry spent Thursday of, last week at Bayport, Patchogue and Blue Point, L. I., where they were very hospitably entertaii^ed by Mr. and Mrs., Julius Chevalley of Bay- 270 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Keclprocltr— Saw it in the Exchange PITTSBURfiH CUT nOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Give credit wherecredit is due — Mention Exchange Very fine Callas, Golden Spur Narcissi, and long stem blue Cornflowers are noted this week at the H. M. Robinson Co., 55 W. 26th St. The directors of the Cut Flower Ex- change, 55 W. 26th St., will hold their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. at No. 1 Queensboro Plaza, L. I. City. The largest, best located for serving patrons just arriving in or leaving New York City by train, and the most fully supplied flower and fruit store probably in this country is that of John S. Nicho- las at the Grand Central Terminal in this city. The choicest of flowers and fruit may always be seen here, and the facili- ties for delivery of steamer or train or- ders are unsurpassed. Carl Kammann, formerly of the firm of Kammann & Crowley, has joined the store force of Joseph Liekens, of 55th st. and Madison ave. The advt. of Henshaw & Fenrich of 51 W. 28th St. in last week's issue of The Florists' Exchange for more bulbous stock evidently was effective, for there are noted at their store this week some of the finest Golden Spur Narcissi and Tu- lips now arriving in the market. At P. J. Smith's, 49 W. 28th St., may be seen every day a supply of the very finest longiflornm and rubrum Lilies com- ing into this city. There is noted at the store of Badgley, Reidel & Meyer, 34 W. 28th St., this week fine sprays of the beautiful orchid Phalsenopsis amabi'lis, and also a full line of bulbous stock. Among those who left the city on Tues- day night to attend the meeting of the American Carnation Society at Cleve- land, O., were A. M. Henshaw, R. T. Brown, Charles H. Totty, John Young, Wallace R. Pierson, Charles Lenker, R. J. Irwin, and J. Harrison Dick. John Young, 53 W. 2Sth St., is receiv- ing some very fine bulbous stock from A. V. D. Snyder, Ridgewood, N. J., and Peter Beuerlein, Elmhurst, L. I. Among these are noted some especially fine Golden Spurs and Tulips. Harrv Turner, recently superinilendent at Castte Gould, expects shortly to. be again among his friends, he having just completed a large landscape contract in the Catskill Mountains, iwhere they have been experiencing 28 degrees below zero. This weather may mate good ice but adds to the work of moving large trees. ROSES=CARNATIOIVS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Boston Since the weather turned cooler busi- ness is improving. Flowers are more plentiful, with the exception of Roses, which are in light supply. The midwinter exhibition of the Mas- sachusetts Hortieuiltural Society is to be held on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Exhibitors' attention is called to the change in rule 1, which reads : "all exhibits and renewals much be ready for examination by the committees at twelve o'clock on the day of the exhibition or they will not be con- sidered by the judges." There has been a misunderstanding about gratuities for the year 1914 which the secretary of the society wishes corrected. No money gratuity will be awarded for exhibits ex- cept on days of exhibitions ; but there will be awarded for meritorious exhibits on other days than exhibition days, medals and certificates. The outdoor garden, which is to be laid out in Back Bay Fenns in connection with the S. A. F. exhibit and convention, is well under way, and plans are being prepared and in a very short time will be submitted to intending exhibitors so Prlcea quoted are I 25.00 to 50.00 2.00 to 3.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses — A. Beauty, fancy — apl. Extra No. 1 No. 2 KiUarney White KiUarney.. Bride and Brid K. A. Victoria. My Maryland. Richmond Perle Double Mrs. Aaron Ward Prince de Bulgarie Adiantutn Antlrrhlnume Asparagus, Piumosus, bunches " Sprengeri, bunchea Bouvardlas CaUas (per doi.) Carnations. Inf. grades, all col. Standard J Pink. .■."..'.'.'!!! ! Varieties 1 Red lYeUowandvar.. •Fancy PwhiM (•The high- J Pink est grades ot'l Red Bta'Svars.) LveUow and var. . DahUas Ferns, Hardy Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Gladiolus Lilies, Harrisii and Lon^ Lily of the Valley Narcissi — Paperwhitc Trumpet Major.. . . Orchids— Cattleyas, per doz. . 30.00 to 35.00 25.00 to 30.00 .00 to 25.00: .00 to 15.00! Roman Hyacinths. Smllax (per doz. strin] Snapdragon (per do: Sweet Peas Violets, double . ... to 15.00 3.00 to 4.00 .... to 3. 1.50 to 2.00 10.00 to 15.00 BOSTON MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. Beauties, Hadley, Mrs. Russell, KiUarney Queen, Sunbursts, Tafts, Cardinals, Wards. Choice Carnations, VaUey, Cattleyas, Vio- 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. give credit where credit la dne — Mention Eicbange Send Jot prices. We bate the goods New England Florist Supply Co. Violet and Green Foil, 20c. per lb. ; plain foil, 9c. 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: j^.'/.'n^i-i.'a'g^^^ Fort Hill, 3469 Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Write them yon read this adTt. Id the Biebange We are the Headquarters for Cut Orchids and Gai*denias We have the healthiest stock of Gardenias in the Country, and are now booking orders for young stock to be delivered in March and later. 2^-111. pots, $10.00 per 100 3-ln. pota. $15.00 per 100 F. J. DOLANSKY, - U4 Market Street, - LYNN, MASS. Ifntnal Bedprocltj — Saw It In tb« BbccfaaBS* B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HiU 1083 Open 6.30 A. M . Write tliem yon md ttalx adTt. In tb* BxdiaBfe HOITON&HUNKELCO. Whol*sal» FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SIPPUES of WIRE DESK^S set, mLWAUKEE, MflS. >— Main 874. P. O. Box— 103 you read this advt. In the Exchange that they can choose their locations and spaces. James Farquhar left on Friday, Jan. 23, for Porto Rico. We are pleased to state that he is steadily improving in health. His numerous friends hope that he will return in a few months a well man again. Wm. Penn is spending a few weeks in Florida. The Waban Rose Conservatories at Natick are sending to their salesrooms in Boston a nice cut of long stemmed Mrs. Chas. Russell, KiUarney, White Kil- lamey, Killamey Queen, Hillingdon and Sunburst Roses. W. H. Elliott has a nice lot of Christy- Miller Roses in pots. Each plant carries from six to eight flowers. We noted also some very superior Carnations which came from Madbury, N. H. Beacon, Pink Delight and White Perfection are especially noteworthy. Norris Comley of Lexington has eleven houses in Sweet Peas at his new place Terrace Hall; they will be in flower early in March. He has a good crop o£ high quality Violets and is also cutting some fine Carnations. He is busy propa- gating his new Chrysanthemum, Terrace Hall. Lewis Small of Tewksbury has the best Bachelor's Button we have seen this sea- son. He specializes in this flower and there are few who can produce better. The Carnations from Carrie E. Ball, which are seen at the Co-operative Mar- ket, are of good quality, and she has a good supply. A. R. Fields of Taunton is meeting success with his Sweet Peas. He has a big cut and the flowers have stems 15 to ISin. long. The Snapdragon blooms which White Bros, are sending to the Co-operative Market are of good quality and are find- ing a ready market. They have also a good cut of Carnations. J. M. Cohen at the Co-operative Mar- ket is receiving, from J. H. Leach & Son of North Easton, especially nice lots of flowers of their new Carnation. Pink Su- preme. This light shell-pink Carnation has a most pleasing color, is an excel- lent keeper and is a steady bloomer right throughout the season. From the same grower Mr. Cohen is receiving excellent Lily of the Valley. James Carter & Co. of Raynes Park, London, the famous English seed house, has opened a branch in Boston at 122 Chamber of Commerce Building. They have had a catalog printed in Boston which they are busy sending out at the present time. It is as fine a seed catalog as any published in this country. Large shipments of flower seed are arriving from England every week and anything that the firm offers in England can be obtained at the Boston branch. The firm has had an agency in Boston for several years, and has many customers already. Wm. J. Collins, who has been in the employ of Joseph Breck & Son in their seed 'department, is now with Carter & Co. He has just returned from a successful business trip in New York State. James Lester of Stoneham is sending to the Co-operative Market cut sprays of Erica melanthera, which sell readily, also a good supply of Violets. The Montgomery Co. of Hadley, Mass., are shipping a good crop of Hadley Roses to the Boston Rose Co. at 64 Pemberton sq. This Rose has been well tested among the retail stores of the city, and the best stores in the city speak favor- ably of this new red Rose. Another year will see it very largely grown. A good ddegation left on Monday evening to attend the Carnation conven- tion at Cleevland. Among those who went are Wm. Nicholson, S. J. Goddard, M. A. Patten, Peter Fisher, Wm. R. Nicholson, E. A. Peiree, W. B. Howard, C. S. Strout, A. Roper and others. Israel Musky is in charge of the stall of ICopelman of Providence at the Bos- ton Flower Exc. H. M. Robinson & Co. bare a good supply of high grade flowers. Their The Florists' Exchange 271 You Will Always Find Here Good Single and Double Violets upply of the Hudson River Violets every day, as good as any tliat section. Our Lady Campbells, the local light doubles, are ^ A good s N shipped from _ . ^ very fine. The large singles are in splendid condition, and we can recom- IVl mend them to you for quality. The local Violets are picked on the same day K we ship them to you, and are absolutely fresh and sweet. GARDENIAS $1.50-$4.00 per dozen, $10.00-$25.00 per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. nd length of stem. SPRING FLOWERS WHITE LILAC Per bunch S1.50 SWEET PEAS Per 100 75c. to S1.50 MIGNONETTE Per 100 S6.00-S8.00 BABY CHIMULA DAFFODILS 100 S4.00-S5.00 DAISIES 100 S2.00-S3.00 PUSSY-WILLOW LUPINUS . 76c. Per bunch $1.00 WALLFLOWERS ROMANS TULIPS PANSIES ACACIA PUBESCENS $2.50-$3.00 per Bunch Orders for a large quantity should be placed in advance. The Leo Niessen Co, ^ N.W.Cor. 12fh & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Win help all around If you mention the Exchange ¥holesale Prices of Cut Flowers Price. luoted are by the hundred unl u» Otherwise noted JaWmore 1 Buffalo n. 28, 1914iJan. 26, 1914 NAMES AND VARIETIES Phila. Pittsburg Jan. 26, 19u'jan. 28, 1914 St. Louts Jan. 28. 1914 :::S«°-.°.°lK;oIi:gS Roses-A. Beauty. f.ncy-spl. No"i.'.'.v.'.'.;;: Nn.2 75.00 to 85.00 40.00 to 60.00 50.00 to 60.0025 00 to 35.00 30.00 to 40.00 'siSoS^sioo .00 to 12.001 6.011 1 1.00 to 12.00, lO.n J.OO to 12.00 8.0 Bride and Bridesmaid. Double Pink KiUart Mrs. Aaron Ward.. Prince de Bulgarie. . a 15.001 .... ■to to ; 4.00 to 12.00 6.00 t o 15.00 5.00 o 50.00-25.00 35.00 to 60.00 2.00 t Bouvardlas Callas (per doz.) . 2.00 to 3.00 4.001 3.00 to ... to ...to .76 -r Standard 1 Pink. Varieties "^ Red. •Fancy ['White (•The ■ ■ 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 1. Fancy ["White... rhe high- 1 Pink grades ot"^ Red Ferns, Hardy Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) . LlUes, Harrisil and Longi.. Lily of the Va" Mignonette, i Trumpet Major. ... Orchids — Cattleyas, per dor.. . Cypripediu iHyadntha Smllax (per doz. atnngs) . ■ ■ [(perdoz.)... 1.00 Sweet Peas . Wallflowers, per doz. . 1.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 3.O0| 3.66 » a.oo 3.75 to •Vfioi 3.00 ....to to 4 00 "to . . . 10.00 to 4.nn| 8.(K); 2.00, 1.25' .60 to 1.00 PUSSY WILLOW Well tufted sprays, 16.00 per dozen bunches See our display ad. page 225 S.S.Pennock-McchanCo. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. : Is due — Mention Exchange BergerBros.! LILAC ^^ White and Colored, m any quantit; WHOLESALE FLORISTS Oioicest Seasonable Flowers „^ Norib 13tli Street, PHHADaPHIA, PA. UP — Mention Ercbange Roses were especially noticeable, al- though they are scarce. They are re- ceiving a large supply of excellent Nar- cissi which are in good demand. Thos. Knight of the Knight & Struck Co. has been in town for two weeks and he says he finds business in excellent con- dition. R. C. Philadelphia The Strafford Flower Fan cutting somB top grade of Carnatioi blooms ; the varieties grown here this year are Enchantress, Enchantress Su' preme, Pink Delight, Gloriosa, " " been White and Colored, in any quantity. The finest arrivmg in Philadelphia. JOHN W. MclNTYRE 1713 RAN STEAD ST. win help all aronnd 1 PHIUDELPHIA, PA. mention the Exchange W. Ward, Beacon, White Perfection and White Wonder. Matchless and Cham- pion will be tried out here next year and proljably Philadelphia. Propagation is well under way and the propagating house is almost filled with cuttings, as it takes 60,000 plants of fill the houses here. Samuel Beatty, the manager, has also thousands of hardy Chrysanthemum cut- tings under way, another noted specialty at this place. Frank Adelberger of Wayne, Pa., is growing most of the leading varieties of Carnations, and is very successful in the growing of Alma Ward, his other varie- ties being White Wonder, Enchantress, Christmas Cheer and Brooklyn. His Sweet Peas are coming along rapidly and give promise of an excellent cut. During the recent zero spell of weather a broken manifold in one of the plant houses dropped the temperature to the freezing point ; the only plants which suf- fered was a block of Callas. Etchingham Bros, of Wayne, Pa., are growing a general line of stock among which were noted a fine lot of Snap- dragon and Sweet Peas. A new house, 33ft. X 100ft. was completed this Fall. Retail trade here consumes the entire output. D. Jacobs has closed up his store on Columbia ave. Warren Engard is now with Jacob Becker as store man. Carl Korn is the latest addition to the traveling force of M. Rice & Co. Next Tuesday evening will be Car- nation night at'th-e club; some excellent blooms will be on view. Among its other novelties the Leo Niessen Co. is receiving the beautiful Acacia pubescens, one of the choicest flowers in yellow at this season of the year. ,Tohn W. Mclntyre, whose specialty le Lilac, recently shipped a large order of it to Houston, Texas. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. ha-s been receiving some exceptional Sweet Peas in all colors, also a novelty in a new pink Carnation seedling named Mrs. G. E Akehurst, which variety will be disseminated next year. The Robt. Craig Co. is making heavy shipments of blooming Cyclamen; ferns are also in good demand. At Joseph G. Neidinger's, the basket making department and wreath factory are extremely busy. Mr. Neidinger re- ports heavy shipments on these articles within the past week. The decorations for the opening or the new hotel Adelphia, Jan. 28, were by the J. J. Habermehl's Sons. Among our recent visitors were Mr. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J.; Mr. Badgley of New York; John Fothenng- ham and F. R. Pierson of Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. A lecture on "Hardy Perennials was delivered before the Pennsylvania_ Hor- ticultural Society on Jan. 20 by Richard Rothe of H. A. Dreer, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. The Market The bargain sign was noticeable in the downtown section on Saiturday, Violets only. The sale of Violets but leading corsage flower for social func- tions, they have gradually fallen behind, and other flowers are used instead. The demand has fallen toward Daisies, or- chids, Gardenias, Peas, Roman Hya- eintis, Valley, Bon Silene Roses, CecUe Brunner and other small Rose buds for corsage work and are used most exten- There is a shortage on all Roses, though the medium and short grades are more in demand. Some choice Sunburst, Milady, and Killairney are liad, and prices have held firm. White Killaj-ney has had a heavy sale, as weddings are . again brisk, and the flowers Ihave also been on the short side. There are plenty of Carnatnons and only one^third of the shipments are of the best quality, the balance being very ordi- nary with weak stems and spliit blooms on account of the cloudy weather. There has been a good sale in Daffo- dils and other Sprmg flowers a,nd Nar- cissi. Lilies are good, though also On Thursday. Jan. 29, beling the late President McICinley's birthday, a good sale of Carnations was looked for. 272 The Florists' Exchange varieties of ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 50 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL. Tv »r.-iit Ti -inch. Mnti nty— Sa ^PPPIAI MOTIfP WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. »Jl^i:i^.oi« If possible. In addltf whether It be shrub, or cultivated, location „ often enable Identification if stated ee, herbaceous, wild here grown, it would first of December? Also when should they be benched or will they bloom just as well in 6in. pots?— A. B. P., N. J. (17) Myosotis for Christmas ana January, — When should I sow or take cuttings of Mysotis (Forgetmenot) to have the plants in flower by Christmas? -—Sow not later than the middle of July and keep the young plants grow- ing in any cool, shady structure — or as cool as possible until the end of Sep- tember. M. alpestris makes a new plant. The young stock can either be potted up, or be grown in benches in low pits. Sometimes a line or edging is made along the Carnation benches but this we do not advise. A light free loam (18) Soil for Violets and Sweet Peas. — Could Violet cuttings be grown in good loamy soil by the addition of sheep rotted this be t strong or liable . , not? Also could the same idea ..„ ried out in the growing of potted Sweet Peas for setting out of do ' ' is practic composed and of a flaky charac- e should use one-eighth part of such decayed cr - Spring? If th: portions of the two could be used good results? — W. C. M., Mass, — The cow manure is quit manure in both nasp.'? it nn< well - aaoing an equal amount of leaf mould. This would be roughly in the propor- tion of three parts of flbrous loam to Va part each manure and leaf soil. Of course, if the loam is stiff and has not much flber in it make the Vs part Vi (19) Pruning' Boses. — Would you kindly inform me if the end of February IS too early to prune Roses. If so, would you please tell me the earliest and best time to prune them. The ind Richmond. — Begin — If one-third of your houses are planted every twelve months, you will have plaiits in all stages of growth. There will thus always be a batch dry- ing off for resting; a batch in flower, and an intermediatelot. If your plants arly glass should flowe . (20) Daffodils to Flower.— Will you kindly let me know how long it takes t9 flower Van Sion and Golden Spur Nar- J. H. S., Conn. so of leaf showing above the will take four to five weeks to !m into flower— most likely five, temperature, say 60 deg., figu ordingly. you (21) German Ivy Blooming'. — Here- with we send you blossoms of Parlor Ivy. Is It common for it to bloom? I have grown Parlor Ivy for about flfty years and have never known it to bloom before. — J. B. B., Penn. nmonly called German Ivy, which * name of the specin nquirer, to bloom Lancaster, Pa. Business was very good last week with a number of receptions and dances and a little funeral work every day, which managed to keep all hands in the shops busy. The supply of flowers held cu't fairly well, although we were forced to call on Philadelphia for Am. Beauty Ivoses, Valley, orchids and a few other things. Asparagus plumosus and Spren- geri are very scarce articles in this sec- tion at the present writing. Ladies' night was observed by the Lancaster Lodge of Elks, Jan. 20, with fin attendance of five hundred persons. The decorations were furnished by Geo. (ioldback. Palms, ferns, Narcissi and Snapdragons were used. Tlie new Hiemenz Hall on North I'rince st. opened on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with Miss Josephine (Sloninger, the debutante, and about two hundred guests present. AM the shops were well repi'e- sented with corsage bouquets, floral bas- kets and bunches. Geo. W. Schroyer had handsome deco- rations for the Fritehey dance held at the Iris Club. Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Herr left on Tuesday night for the Carnation show in Cleveland at the Statler Hotel, Jan. 28 and 29. At Chas. B. Herr's, Stra^burg, Pa., we found everything in the most up-to-date condition. His Carnation houses are looking fine. Beacon comes exceptionally good with him. The fiowers are large, on good stems and are rich in color. Mr. Herr was very busy unpacking a ship- ment of fancy jardinieres which he had just received. Visitors calling on the trade were: John Walsh, for H. Bayersdorfer & Co. ; H. S. Price, for Peunock-Meehan Co., both of Philadelphia; Wm. B. Leipzig, New York; L. F. Strassheim, for The Botanical Decorating Co., Chicago, and Ernest Morell of the Berry Hill Niir- .'ieries, Harrisburg, Pa. C. F. E. Syracuse, N. Y. Bad weather and muddy roads have re- sulted in bad business the past week. Funeral work still keeps quite heavy, and goodly numbers of plants and cut flowers are being sent to sick friends, of whom their are many owing to weather conditions. Stock is short and the quality not up to grade, owing to lack of sunshine. Erica gracilis good plant to grow for the Christmas trade. By a strange coincidence, T. A. Weston, In his very interesting "Stray Notes from Great Britain," devotes space to this very sub- ject which I would advise all to read very carefully, for it will pay them well to do so. It has always been considered a very dilBcult undertaking to root Ericas suc- cessfully. ^ In my apprenticeship days only the tips of the young growths, about lin. long, were used, and these were pricked into silver sand and covered with bell glasses — which had to be kept dear of moisture. Whether the same method is still followed I do not know. A young man, the son of a large mar- ket gardener, whose mind turned more to flowers than vegetables, was a frequent visitor at our greenhouses ■lO years ago, seeking pointers, which were readily given. An English gardener had brought over a good sized plant of Erica gracilis, and a good sized piece had been broken nearly_ off. Our young friend asked for it, saying he would take it home and root It. At the suggestion naturally I laughed; but he kept his word, much to my surprise. He cut the piece into sev- eral parts, all with hard wood ; inserted them in common sand, and placed the box on the hot water pipes — and rooted every one. The young man referred to became the largest bulb grower around Boston ; if he is still alive he can verify my statement: W. Ewell of Roxbury, Boston. , H. Y. New Bedford, Mass. Everybody reports business as good, with plenty of funeral work. During the cold snap, Julius Rusitsky was a loser of about $60 worth of palms, ferns and Azaleas. Ed. Davis, who has greenhouses on Shawmut ave., has opened a new flower store at the North End. Fred Reynolds, until recently with Wm. P. Peirce, has leased the office and greenhouses of A. B. Hathaway. Be- ginning Feb. 1, the business will be con- tinued under his own name. Carnations are bringing 3c. to 5c. : Dallas, 10c. to 12%c. ; Roses, 6c. to 8c. ; Sweet Peas, 75c. to .$1 ; Violets, 75c to ?1 ; Daffodils, 3c. to 4c. Feed. Reynolds. Massachusetts Notes So. Hadley Falls Reginald Carey was one of the fortun- ate ones to have a heavy crop of Carna- tions around the holidays. One house 25tt. X 150ft. produced 2500 blooms of which a large percentage was Harlow- arden, an old but favorite crimson. Shelves running through the center of the houses are filled with flats of rooted cut- tings of Carnations, where they will re- main until the time to plant out. Busi- ness has been good right along. Joseph Detroit, Mich. Although we filled all our orders, no doubt many more flowers could have been ' sold during the past week if stock had been available. As a consequence of the many dark weeks of the past and the strong demand, we are up against one of the worst periods of scarcity in years. This came suddenly and the odd feature of it is that just last Monday the Club devoted practically all evening to a dis- cussion on co-operative advertisement in case of a glut. Yet in times of peace prepare for war, .™d our publicity committee is prepar- ing things properly for the time -when longei- and brighter days will produce the annual surplus. Today the boys are emigrating to Cleveland to attend the lOarnation show, and our "Philadelphia," which has earned laurels in most all places, shown even in far away England, where it was given a certificate of merit, will be 'there in all its beauty. A maji's social standing depends a sood deal on his wife's actions, and local fiorists' wives are making us break into soeiet.v. So far it has been our pleasure to assist society in their various under- takings. Now Mrs. E. A. Fetters has taken the admirable step to arrange a florists' ball for charity. She has rented Fanuary 31, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 275 PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground rrom the dune balls on the fleece; there is in it, $1.00 per 100 lbs.. LEAF-MOLU, two-bushel bags. 7fi cents. J. W. HOWARD 328TBroadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter Hill), MASS. reditisdue — Mention Ea^f-li ^^^kM JCTICli ^^^^Cua ran feed 'untfer the Inseclicide^^^^ ^^" Act, 1910. Serial No. 321. ^^^ Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according t tions, our standard Insecticide will ] ivages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and lant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists ave used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas n Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent Can, $9.00; 10 GaUon Can, $17.50. Dlrectione on package. For sale by Seedamen and FlorlBta' Supply Hoobcb. If yoa cannot obtain tWBfrom year Supply House, write us UBMOrV OIL, COMPArSY.DeptJ, 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Reciprocitj — Saw FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.£-b^^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ^tlZ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,i\™ TOBACCO 8TEMS.50c5r.L^l?e Special Prices In Tons and Carload Lots. i. J. mmkH. ^^ji BROOKLYN, N. Y. FERTILIZERS Tankage $2.00; Sheep ?1.75; Bone $2.00; Ashes 1.50; Phosphate $2.00; Limestone gl.OO; lood $4.00; Nitratetof Soda $4.00; Sulphate opsh S3.50. Per 100 lbs. Smallest quantitj lid 200 lix. Cash with order UDSON CARBON CO., BALLSTON SPA, N. Y. -iiveci-ecjit where oi'e(]it is due — Mi'UtionExcbanffO NIKOTEEN I Pint, $1.50; 5 Pints, $7.00; 10 Pints, $13.00. E0.H.AIIG[RMUELLER,1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE FLORIST 111 help all aroand if you meutlon the" Exchange PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CAHLE MANURE ROSE AND PLAINT GROWERS your bench Mid ] Now is the time to get Cattle M „ ting soil. Its peculiar action and efifect cannot be had with any- thing else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. THE PILYERIZED MANIRE CO., i PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE CARNATION GROWERS : afford to make beds or 3 pure, fuU strength, weed : 'our Supply House for Wi2 :hout it. Wizard liform and reliable. 34 Union sioch Yards, CHICAGO tashionable Strassbar^'s Hall for Feb. 4, and invited all florists' wives to co- operate with her. On the committee are Mrs. E. A. Fetters, Mrs. Haigo Schroeter, Mrs. Alb. Stahelin, Mrs. Rob. Rahaley. Success will undoubtedly be theirs and lif>pe is expressed that this affair becomes an annual feature. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer have .ione for a well deserved rest to Cuba, u here Mr. Breitmeyer owns on extensive Grape fruit plantation. The Miehigaa Cut Flower Exchange is rushing its new, three-story building, to occupy it by March 1. Fbank Danzee. Fort Wayne, Ind. This city has been experiencing a cold nave, and almost a steady snowfall for days, all of which necessitated a close watch on the temperature in the green- houses, and heavy firing. Roses have been off crop on account of the continued cold, dark weather, and Carnations have been exceedingly scarce. The Spring bulbous stock has made its appearance during the past few weeks, and a variety of -these, including Tulips, Freesias, Narcissi, Jonquils and Sweet Peas are to be seen in the flower shops. Gardenias and orchids are in good supply although Cattleya Trianse are about gone. Single Violets are very much in evidence and bring $2 per 100. Social affairs have created a big call for floral decorations, and with St. Valentine's Day near, the outlook is that there will be even a greater demand during February, espe- cially during those weeks previous to the Lenten season. A. J. Lanterniek & Co. have been put- ting some very fine Harrisii Lilies and Lilium formosum on the market. The New Haven Floral Co. is cutting some good Carnations, shipping them to wholesale markets. Miss Daswell reports business as ex- ceedingly good, the call being chiefly for funeral work and flowers for the sick. Wenninghotf the Florist has been busy with funeral work, and has a good call for the Spring bulbous stock. Following the necessary repairs in their flower shop on Calhoun St., the Bradley Florists have removed from their temporary quarters which they occupied during the holidays. They report a good business during the last few weeks in January and are making preparations for St. Valentine's Day. Decorative work has kept the staff of The Flick Floral Co. exceedingly busy during the month of January. A fine sup- ply of bulbous stock is being cut and a large cut of Roses. Miss C. B. Flick, who recently fell on ice, sustaining a severe sprain of the wrist, is improving. Henry Johnson of the Johnson Floral Co., Kendallville, Ind., was a visitor here this week. D. B. Milwaukee, Wis. The inclement weather that we have been experiencing during the last week has not in any way been a benefit to the trade, either the cut flower grower or the retailer. Business is not at all what the market would like, such demand as tiere is being decidedly spasmodic. The only important scarcity is short Roses. A larger proportion of the retail business than usual appears to be funeral work, and there is more call for short white and pink Roses .than can be taken care of. There are so many special long Roses that it is with difiiculty that prices are maintained ; there is a shortage also of the yellow Roses that are used in cor- sage work. Richmond is in light supply, but the demand is not great for these. Long stemmed Am. Beauty Roses are in good supply, and it is almost impossible to get good Beauty in short stemmed stock. Carnations are plentiful. Prices have receded during the week, and it is Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — alveays ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rfeh Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. ^'^"^ Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Priai upon *"'* •" AppKcah™ NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washiflgton St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. will help all around It : the opinion in genel^al that had it not been for the light supply of shout Roses the Carnation market would have been decidedly unsatisfactory. There is a wider range of prices than is usual at this season. So large a part of the stock is split or soft that the average return to the growers is less than one expects from the quoted prices. There has been quite a demand for Cattleyas this week, most of the stock being very fine. There are increased supplies of Sweet Peas, but the quantity is not yet anything like what it iwas at this date last year, nor does the stock show as good average quality. Wisoomsin grown Violets are extremely scarce, and there is little prospect of the crop becoming more plentiful for some time. The Hudson River stock is fine and always finds ready sales. Bulb stock is coming in nicely but not quite as plen- tiful as we would like to see it ; much of the stock is short stemmed and difficult to sell at what the growers think it should bring. Paperwhites and Romans are more plentiful and work in nicely for design work. Easter Lilies are more plentiful ; there has been an unusual de- mand for them the past week. The Holton & Hunkel 'Co. reports trade quiet, but dtock being scarce it is able to keep cleaned up from day to day. Gust. Ruseh & Co. are getting in a fine lot of Daffodils and Tulips. The demand for yellow has predominjated the past week. Paperwhites and Romans, used for funeral work, have had ready sale. J. M. Fox & Son were busy last week with a large wedding decoration at Osh- kosh. Wis. They have had am excep- tionally attractive window this week, made of all kinds of bulb stock growing in birch wood nots, and orchids. The Ourrie Bros. Co. has been busy with funeral work, especially the latter part of the week, making up several large sprays of Roses. One, especially pretty, was made of orchids and Valley to cover the casket ; also several large designs, the force having to work all day Sunday for the early Monday morning funerals. J. E. Mathewson of Sheboygan, Wis., and his son were in Milwaukee last week, attending the auto show. W. A. Rowe of Kitkwood, Mo., visited Milwaukee last week. Wm. Desmond, with the L. S. Donald- son (Co., Minneapolis, Minn., called on the trade last Tuesday. M. Alexander, with Lion & Co., New York, called on the trade. He reports fairly good trade everywhere. M. Seliuka, of Sohloss Bros., New York, called on the trade. Miss Laura Kremer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos, Kremer, 714 Center St. died Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. The funeral took place on Monday at St. Boniface's Church. Interment was at (Calvary Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Kremer have the heartfelt sympathy of the trade in their bereavement. M. O. S. Do You Know VERMINE? John Lewis Cbilds, Flowerfield. N. Y., writes:— »Ax^,VPP^^^ y'?"- "'" ^^ elad to know thar VER- MINE IS givmg excellent satisfaction. Our greenhouse foreman says that it is the only thing that he has ever used that will kill white ants in the benches." .ith Sn: : thing. nd VERMINE 1 a bench planted iggots, which i the roots, and after two applications our Smilax IS taking on new life and has started off to grow." The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage. Iowa, writes:—" We wdl use VERMINE on our out-of- door fields of Strawberry Plants if the inside test '— -es as satisfactory W. N. Craig, Brookline, Mass., writes: — " I have used VERMINE and found it effective against root maggots, cut worms, earth worms, ants and other ground pests." VERMINE is applied one part to four hun- dred parts of water by thoroughly soaking the soil. It wiU protect your crops from the ravages of vermin under ground without the sUghtest injury to vegetation. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. (Special prices on large quantities.) For sale by Seedsmen. We manufacture APHINE, FUNGINE. SCAIINE and NIKOTIANA APHINEMANUfACTURINGCO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals jviADisoiv, rv. u. Canadian Agents; Dupuy & Ferguson, Steele, BriggsSeed Co. Ltd. Mutiiiil Reciprocity troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. 276 The Florists' Exchange K^dBJJliMllllll ^■gnii|iiBi|||i£T]|||iiiii am Gi'^^nhouses U ^ LONG CYPRESS BARS A SPECIALTY l|njh|. Send for Circular E sBuilii a ^"'^ prices ^nn||lK The A. T. Stearns IIIB^^BJI — Lumber Co. — ■■I^^^H Neponset, BOSTON, MASS. You Make No Mistake When you write us your requirements for building. Our reputation for quality will always be sustained, and service and price will meet your approval. ^ FOLEY 3075 GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Avenue CHICAGO Floral Designs de Luxe Metropolitan Patented Greenhouse Boilers PROVEN THE MOST EOONOMIGAL Notice the Patented Water Tube Construction Why not let us figure on your complete heating installations ? Then get our prices, circulars and plans on METROPOLITAN PATENTED GREENHOUSES, HOTBED SASH, GLASS, etc. E T R O P O U I T A rsi AT E R I A U CO. 1398=1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. law \\ In the Esohange M GrebThojjse glass i!g':'.^u"r',g°" SHARP. PARTRIDCE & CO.. Chicago. IN. HIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers Reciprocity — Saw It 1 GLASS In all si in single boxes up, at wliolesale prices; large stock a ha ' always on hand. 1 ^^ SHOWER L^^ SPRAYERS ^^■^"^^^j^ Uoequaled for RESDE & NcKENNS others combined. d steel wheel Glass Cutter will send sample No. 6 Magaziai utter wicn o extra wncels in handle .klet. 40 styles Glass Cutters and Glaziers Tr f«r-^3TH".& HE^3EWy*^AY COMPANY. Parkes Construction Co. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF Greenhouses and Conservatories NORTH TONA\VANDA, N.Y. HAMILTON. ONT Cleveland, 0. The Apple show in the Central Armory has been a great attraction, and an eye opener as regards to Ohio Apples. It is claimed that we are the best Apple growing section in the United States. Mrs. Lincoln Brown has gone out of business. Herman Knoble is still on the sick list. He has been suffering with an at- pital, and it is feared she will have to undergo an operation. Frank has just returned to the store after a spell of severe sickness. Frank Smith, of Los Angeles, formerly of Smith & Fetters Co. has been in Cleve- land since the middle of December. He has recently been to New York City, and has returned. He will be here for about three weeks, when he returns to Los Angeles. Ella Geant Wilson. St. Louis, Mo. James Wilson, the well known florist of Des Moines, la., is a visitor in St. Louis for a few days. The St. Louis Co. Plant and Cut _ Flower Growers' Ass'n will hold its Feb- 'ruary meeting at the usual place, the 11 Mile House on Mancbester rd., next Wednesday evening, February 4. The St. Louis Florists' Club will bold its February meeting at the Odd Pel- lows' Hall, Feb. 12. A large attendance is - urgently requested and a beneficial meeting is promised to everyone. C. C. Sanders has resigned as president of the Retail Florists' Ass'n of St. Louis, and has been succeeded by Harry Young. The Metropolitan Floral Co. is running an attractive advt. in the St. Louis Grimm & Gorly are running in the St. Tiouis dailies a special advt. of a well made spray for $2.50. Foster the Florist is installing in his windows an aquarium of large propor- tions, to take care of his large goldfish Jno. W. Boexm makes mighty attrac- ttive window displays. He has in tbis week some well grown pans of single Jon- quils from the Bourdet Floral Co. Geo. Waldbart has some especially large Azaleas in his Grand ave. store window as well as an elegant line of other seasonable plants. Geo. H. Angermuller has some fine or- chids in this week. The W. C. Smith Co. is handling the finest stock in Peas and Violets coming into the St. Louis market. O. K. S. St. Paul, Minn. The market has been quiet during the past week; reports of large orders in either funeral or decoratiion work were few, and the cut flower trade left much to be desired. Koses in all varieties of high grade have been scai-ce, due to the dull weather, and prices ruled low. Car- especially reds, are plentiful, i.nd white of good quality VaJiley and Viiolets are good sellei-s and bring good prices, while (Jolden Spurs are coming in, in large quantities, and the stores are using these profusely for decoration work. The St. Pa>ul Florists' Club announces its first dance on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the North Central Oommerdal Club's HaU. Supper will be served, and an enjoyable evening is anticipated. It is hoped that I he flo-ris'ts and itheir friends of the Twin iCities will make a note of this date and "^O. Olson, of the firm of Holm & Ol- son, St. Paul, we understand, is on the sick list, and Gus. Colberg, of L. L. May & Co. has been absent fi-om duty also, i Gus is unfortunate also in having his ' wife and eldest son under the doctor's care at the same time. We sincerely i hope to hear of his return to business i and his usual good health. \ C. B. Knickman, representing Mo- ■ Hutchison & Co., New York, was in town I last week, and reports excellent business. | Ed Goldenstein, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, was also among those looking for business in the Twin Cities. R. B. ! PACIFIC i COAST Portland, Ore. Business is pick- ing up a little, with the same stock on hand. Noticed in one of our stores a few early Azalea mollis. I, and it rains, rains, the landscapers are laid up at present as the ground is too wet tc work. Everybody hopes for sunshine. A strong wind did damage to several con- cerns by carrying off hotbed sashes and smashing in panes in the houses. A. Alenius is foiL-man for Rahn & Her- bert on 52d St. Soon this establishment will be deserted as plants and employees will move out to Clackamas to their new ylant there. Our local expert house builder, H. Thompson, is erecting there. January 31, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 277 Order Novi^ I 468 W. Erie St. CHICAGO I ARE YOU GOING TO REMODEL or BUILD? Do not forget that we manufac- ture everything for the greenhouse. Our prices are right and we can serve you well. We specialize on truss construction. We make any design of hotbedsash . Let us furnish our estimate and blueprints for comparison. GARUND GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. DES PLAINES. ILL. Charles H. Dodd 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey CItg, New Jerseg iDesigner and Bidlder of Modern Greenhouses- Commercial and Private Will help all around if you mention tbe Exchange GreeniiousesMaterialSan^Ei'ectfd IRON or WOOD SASH BARS Frank Van Assche, ' "U?," D^'w^rr • Tftdlt whprp credit iHdup — MpptJooE Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- chamf make^ the^ ffipROVED CHALLENGE the most per- fect apparatus in the market- Write for catalogue anp prices before placing your^orders elsewhere. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, INDIANA Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange We Pay The Freight December and January are the 'dull months in our business. Dull in the o£Sce and dull in the factory. We need your order now. Can do a better job on it now. Can figure for you better, too, at this time. Your order is needed to keep things going, so we have cut the price — we will pay the freight if you order before Jan. 20th. Now is your chance to get a perfect house — a Moninger house. OUR STORY If you have ever built a greenhouse and you live in the East you know the Story of the Eastern makers of green- houses. They have scared you by say- ing freight was high, that you would have trouble on account of their patents, that we were too far away, and you would get a raw deal. Now, did it ever occur to you that there are many Mon- inger houses in the East, and very few Eastern made houses in the West? It is true. Our houses are built on newer lines. No old patterns used, for we have none. All our construction is our own design and it is up to the minute. Think of this next time. As for freight. We will quote you a pi ice and pay the freight. As for trouble. They can't conceive of a greenhouse job without trouble. They don't know the Moninger method. Won't you let us tell the complete story. Write for figures — they don't lie. ESTIMATES AND PLANS FREE 384 Page Book. Send 18 Cents for Postage JOHN C. MONINGER CO. - Chicago 906 BLACKHAWK ST. Everything for the Greenhouse WHEN ERECTING GREENHOUSES -USE— C4MPROOF TILE BENCHES Manufactured in three different styles. Wall Ti!e and Partition Tile furnished in any quantity. Also Land Drain Tde. Special shaped Tile made THECHMP CONDUIT CO. f»d'*Pri^'"'"' CLEVELAND, OHIO Write them yon read this advt. In the Exehanp.' Alex was born in Sweden where he served an apprenticeship and came later to the United States. In the East he worked around New Jersey, and later in the Middle West for Bassett & Wash- burn, Chicago, also for J. C. Vaughan, Western Springs, 111. In St. Paul, Minn., he was employed by H. Swanson. Since he came out to the Coast, now three years ago, he has been employed by H. Rahn, where he is well liked by everybody. He is a member of the Floral Society and a firm believer in co-opera- tion. He saye that the growers should have as much interest in the trade as the bosses. He raises especially palms and ferns, also Poinsettias, Cyclamens, 'Mums, Lilies, bedding stock and certain cut flow- ers in quality and quantity. As Rahn & Herbert are a wholesale concern, Alex likes the Coast and will make it his home in the future. Gael A. Bkuggemann. Pasadena, Cal. The Orchid flower store of Pasadena is making extensive alterations on its down- town room, which, when complete, will be its only establishment here. The room occupied opposiite Hotel Maryland will be abandoned. A Presentation James McGillvray, the past presi- dent of the Pasadena Horticultural So- ciety, was given the surprise of his life on Friday evening, the 16th of January, at the regular meeting of the societ.y. He was summoned to the presiding of- ficer's desk by the dean of nurserymen in these parts, Robert Pegg, who in a few well chosen remarks presented Mr. Mc- Gillvray with a beautiful gold watch. .Tames was speechless for several minutes. Recovering his composure he gave us a genuine Scotch talk of wit and wisdom. The Spring flower show of the Pasa- dena Horticultural Society will be held in Central Park. April 9, 10 and 11. Laboring under difficulties, this body of men has persisted in its efforts all the years since it has been an organization. S. Jacobs & Sons 187, PLAN.5. ,..> steady profits. dependent of weather conditions, have earlier flowers high labor cost old methods of watering required growers phia; Luther Burbank of New York; W. Atlee Burpee J. W. Davis Co., Davenport, found that the Skinner only^paid for itself in a sea- 'ng them steady profits. as Henry Dreer, Philadel- California; Peter Henderson, & Co., Philadelphia, and la., and Aurora, III., have System of Irrigation has not son's use, but has continued They are now absolutely m- igetables and save the Get our Irrigation Books today They are full of valuable i in the country should have. that every florist and grower the coupon today. They are free. ?M^:#j The Skinner Irrigation Co. DEPT. D. TROY, OHIO r™i Co , Troy, O. Send me com- plete details of your system; also your 6 rngation booklets. ^:^ just returned from his honeymoon trip to the southern part of the State and has set right to work, enlarging his rapidly growing business. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. has been sending some of the finest Cattleyas into town that have been seen for many a day. The writer, on his recent visit to the nurseries, saw some of the finest speci- men plants ever presented about the Bay, many of them carrying 50 and 60 blooms. They have also a wonderful show of On- cidium splendidum and Phaloenopsis ama- bilis. Podesta & Baldocehi in Grant ave. have been featuring basket arrangements during the week, and also old fashioned bouquets. Most of their creations have attracted unusual attention. Mr. Bacher, from the Swiss Floral Comp.. had a resolution to have the City Park Department to advertise its wants in all the leading newspapers in town. A committee was appointed to interview commissioner Brewster who handles that department and will report next meeting. Gahdnee Dailet. I!i! American CarnatioD PRICE. $3.30 4. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub, C® j 3 lo 8 Duane Ssreel. New Toa^ | WHAT WOULD A WRITTEN RECORD THE STANDAIID RECORDING THERMOMETER Present price, $20.00; formerly $25.00 It has made thousands of dollars for many florists and may do aa h for ^ou. Your plants must o their best. Use this ther- mometer and you will know whether they are getting what they need. It leaves a written record under lock and key. Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 4, 1912. " Please mail at once 25 charts for your Recording Thermometer, which I bought some seven years ago, and which is a good, reliable guide today." A. M. HERR. STANDARD THERMOMETER CO. 65 Shirley Street BOSTON, MASS. 280 The Florists' Exchange January 31, 191i. The President of Our Company Has Written Seventeen Advertisements I—lE says it's high time you knew exactly the way Hitchings does business. He seems to think we haven't told you enough about the seventeen main advantages about doing busi- ness with us. Or, saying it another way, we have talked too much about thmgs in general ind too little r mmmmmmbsmmmmm about things in particular. You see, I have been writing these ads for the last eight years and, at first, what he said made me just a wee bit put out. But, after thinking it over, am now sure he is dead 1 right. So look j out for the first ■iM ! one. Itwillbe^raight from the shoulder. Special Greenhouse Fertilizers rOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOJVERS—FR UITS—VEGE TABLES UNDER GLASS in this country and abroad Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is our Specialty. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizers, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturers especially prepared to meet your individual requirements f We are also manufacturers of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, put up in one-pound tins and five-pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us for further particulars. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre Bldg., New York City Factory and Laboratory FARMINGDALE, N. J. Experimental Greenhouse CATONSVILLE, MD. Give credit where credit is due — Me^tIo^ Exchange Elxperimental Farm FARMINGDALE, N. J. S Final Reports American Carnation Society Convention "We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant" A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII NO. 6 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. FEBRUARY 7, 19(4 One DoHat per Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killamey — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather,— when the original pink Killarney loses its briUiancy and becomes badly faded, Killamey Brilhant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killamey Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killamey Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killamey, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killamey Brilliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original KiUamey as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery, March, 1914. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON NE>A/ YORK Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $18.00 per case. Auratum 8-9-in., 130 to case, $7.00 per case. Special quotatioi Giganteum ■-9-in., 300 to case, $16.00 per case. i-9-in., 250 to case, $20.00 per case. Magnificum Sprengeri Plants Sya-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. A No. 1 Stock. AZALEAS of the following varieties: Vervaeneana, Madam Van der Cmyssen, De Schryveriana, Simon Mardner and Niobe. ,o,^. Doz. 100 If-lt" 5'^-50 ?55-00 14-16-m 9.00 70.00 All above subject to 3 per cent, tor cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., S&??alTU. "ri w It In the Eichan»« Out of the Ordinary is a peculiar fact that individuality is not so strong in pink Roses as in red. The market will be full of pink Roses next season. If you follow the crowd and plant Brilliant you will have what they will all have. If you plant Hadley you'll have a deep, velvety crimson Rose that will grow and produce with a fragrance beyond description. You'll have something above the ordinary. You'll have a price getter. Plant Hadley, We are disseminating the variety. A.^?IEI\SON m^ Orpmwell Conn \^^&^s^sm^sm^Mw^s^ssi^ Write them you read t Geraniums Cannas Bedding Plants We are Headquarters, and grow the best varieties in large quantities. Our Wholesale Catalogue is being mailed. GROWERS OF PLANTS FOR THE TRADE. For list see page 307 of this issue of The Exchange R. VINCENT, JR. & SONSCO.,"mr Win help all aroand I 1 mention the Eicbaage SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 308— INDEX, PAGE 309 282 The Florists' Exchange ••••*****•**•**** St. Valentine's Day I Stia idela This day aa age of bliss may j SWEET PEAS Blanche Ferry. Early pink and white Countess Spencer. Soft rose pink Gladys Unwin. Pale rosy pink Lottie Eckford. White, lavender, blue Salopian. Brilliant scarlet Countess Radnor. Pale lavender Dorothy Eckford. Pure white Lady Grisel Hamilton. Lavender blue . . . Nora Unwln. Pure white Rainbow. AH colors SEEDS OF VITALITY lLYSSUM, Little Dwarf Carpet of Snow. Tr. pkt. ).10 $0.2 CENTAtmEA Candldisslma. .S0.25 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 250 seeds, 75c., 1000 $2.50. Sprengeri. 1000 seeds 75c. BEGONIA ErfordU. Carmine. SO Vernon. Glossy bronze red . . CANDYTUTT, Giant Em- 3EL1A Crystal Palace * S0.7S T :::::::: ?:S* ;;;::;:: lie t 1.00 X 1.00 _i 1.00 -K '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. '.85 "K Trpkt. _Oz._ .i, * PETUNIA, Rosy Morn Double Fringed PYRETHRUM Aureum STOCKS, Princess Alice VERBENA, Mammoth Flow- ering VINCA Rosea. Rose .25 2.50 i_ .50 2.50 TT :.00 ,i, .10 .25 X .25 2.00 .JL. .25 1.00 .X- .15 .50 M .15 .50 Jji. i WM.ELLIOn&SONS*I.VlerNewYork$ *••••*•*•••**•••***••***•■><•*■ Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange SEEDS for the FLORIST Boston Flower Market STOCKS Unsurpassed for the largest percentage of double flowers We have crimson, canary yellow, dark blue, deep blood red, apple blossom, peach blossom, bright rose, light blue, scarlet. Trade pkt. 60c., oz. $4.00. Pure white. Trade pkt. 75c., oz. $5.00. Sweet Peas, Asters, Cyclamen, Lily of the Valley From Our Own Cold Storage Plant OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottler, Fiske Rawson Co. ^"^ seed store Faneuil HaU Square, BOSTON Write them ; P A U M S EENTIAS "and other sorts. ARAUCAKIAS in sorts. BAT TREES, crowns, pyramids and ponies. All for Spring, 1914, delivery. Orders booked now, Address: AUGUST ROLKER & SONS p- o: box 7527o75i B^i^yTt7eet New York The American Agents for AUGUST HAERENS, Somergem, BELGIUM Reclproclty-Saw It to the Exchange Our New Catalogue OF Cannas Dahlias Gladioli Irises ?atom$ AND ALL Summer-flowering Bulbs IS NOW READY NEW SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING CABBAGE, MarshaU's First CABBAGE,' Cope'iihagen' Mar- CABBAGe; Early' jersey ■ Wike- EGG PLANT,' BlkckBea'uty .'.'.'■ .'oS :2S ■^«Y«or.'":^-..''"-°™^^.'.'' .05 .25 KOHL-RABI. Early White SiSiS-grBeiP'^"::;::: :8i f. PEPPER, Sweet Spanish 05 .20 TOMATO Buck's Tresco. Sealed packets. . .35 Mafshail's Prolific .'.■..■.'.■ 'M New Stone 05 .20 Our New Catalogue mailed on request. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. Seedsmen, 166 W. 23rd SL, New York Do you want one? John Lewis Childs Wholesale Department Flowerfield, L. 1., N.Y. BEGONIA E''"'"" ^^- ^^''- WeeDer & Don, ''L^r'^^K'&%T- SEED MERCHANTS andCROWERS STOCKS Our seed: gathered Irom plants growing in pots, th Day, Stocks are among the most valua ruary will secure excellent blooming pi S. © W. Co.'s Improved Giant Perfection These Stocks are the very finest of alt for cutting. Of splendid, pyramidal grown:h, with long spikes ot large, double flowers. Hei 2 to 2H feet. All of our Stock from plants in pots Pkt. ■; White S0.15 I Chamols-Rose.. .15 Fiery Crimson.. .15 Mixed 15 1.00 3.0C S. &W. Co.'s Large Flower- ing Dwarf Bouquet ' -'' Large-flowering known to the market florists of New York an( if this ^and flower are grown especially for i :by giving the finest selection. For Easter ant i flowers to grow. Seeds sown up to the mid : for Memorial Day trade. ;ty for growing for Pkt. Moz. Oz 15 1.00 Very effective, wall flower-leaved variety: the earii est of the whites; excellent fo forcing; large spikes of snow white flowers. Pkt. 25c., A oi 50c., M oz. S3.50. German Mixed. All colors; fin SINGLE BEGONLA WINTCR-FLOWERING STOCKS CRIMSON KING. Excellent; tall habit; spikes and of a brilliant, fiery crimson. Pkt. 15c., M < EMPRESS AUGUSTA VICTORIA. A grand Winter Stoi thc-blue shades. Pkt. 16c„ M oz. $1.00. - "" """ QUEEN ALEXANDRA. A Stock that lea^ The Exchange— Alert and Up-to-Date The Florists' Exchange TUBEROUS BEGONIAS Single White $0.40 $2.50 Single Scarlet 40 2.50 Single Crimson 40 2.50 Single Yellow 40 2.50 Single Pink $0.40 $2.50 Single Mixed "" Double. Sepa ors, as above Double Mixed Blue White. . . Spotted. Crimson QLOXIINIAS Giant-Flowering Doz. 100 I I $0.60 $4.( Violet, with Border. Red, with Border , , . Mixed 4.00 4.00 3.50 CYCAS STEMS (Sago Palm) 10 lbs $0.10 per lb. I mniK m no iv, 25 lbs $0.09 perlb. I lO'"'^^ ^^'^^ ^er lb. New Crop Flower Seeds ready. Write for our WTiolesale List for Florists. JOHNSON SEED CO., 217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1 read this advt. in the Exchan XXX ^FFD^ Floral Designs de Luxe XT= ** '^ ^^ **^ ^™ 1^ "^ ^^ A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. GO. t giaats grown, white, purple, pink No Staking or Disbudding Required rM^s'i PEPPER Very fin PANSY, Giant. LOBELIA, Blue Ball, New Dwarf. Dark blue, ' all Ubelias. Pkt. 20c. Finest grown; critically selected, duuu seeds, Si.uO; >^ pkt. 50c. PETUNIA, New Star. Finest marked. 20c. PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumlla. New Dwarf. Grand; finest colors. Fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. PRIMULA Obconlca, New Giants. SOc. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. Brilliant scarlet; Separate or miied. Pkt. 20c. THUNBERGIA, Mix. (Black-Eyed Susan.) 20c. TORENIA FOURNIERl, New Giant. Eitra fine and showy. Pkt. 20c. VERBENA, New Giants. Fmafgrown. Mixed, colors in Purple, Wliite, Scarlet. JOHN. F. RUPP, Each, 1. Six 20-ct. pkta_ Sl.OO Shiremanstown, Pa. ' .vou mention thp Eichange NELROSE Awarded Silver Gup at last International Show and First Prize wherever exhibited From 2-inch pots, in rotation, after Feb. 1, at these prices: Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. European Growers can buy stock of Wm. Wells & Co., Merstham, Surrey, England. Write them for prices. THE BEST ANTIRRHINUM TO DATE Send your order to the originators, F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS. Write them you rend this adTt. in the Exchange S>eeb ©raire 3^eport ^ CHICAGO EUROPE, ETC.. ETC. PHILADELPHIA ed). C. E. Kendel,; assistants : held at Washington IMPORTS, ETC., Jan. 27.— S. S. -feorge Washington — Herrmann's Seed Store, 7 pkgs. seed. S. S. Rochambeau plants: Kennedy t pkgs. sei Barns, i palm leaves. Jan. 29, S. S.Minnetonka — C. D. Stone, 62 pkgs. seed; P. B. Van- degrift & Co., 132 pkgs. seed, 63 bags seed; R. F. Godwin's Sons, 14 pkgs. seed; B. S. Barnes, 35 pkgs. seed, etc.; W. E. Marshall & Co., 9 bags seed. Jan. 30, S. S. Minnetonka (additional)— R. S. Stubbs, 68 pkgs. seed, etc.; J. P. Roosa, 72 bags seed; Maltus & Ware, 1 S. Cymric— J. MuUe European Notes Tour erratic correspondent has been hors de combat for the greater part of the present year, and quite unable to present a report of anything which would be of practical interest to your readers. He claims forgiveness this time, and pledges himself not to offend again until a convenient opportunity presents itself. Anyway, there has been very little to re- port, as the rush round to gather in the ragged remnants of last year's crops has kept us on the move all the time. Pep- pers (the mild varieties principally), and Egg Plants have finished up worse than ever. The hot Peppers such as Cayenne and Chili have yielded better than an- ticipated, but there is no surplus. As regards our plants for next season's crops, we must admit to considerable anxiety respecting them just now, espe- cially those which are growing in the South. Visitors to St. Remy accustomed to the sweltering heat, humidity and mos- quitoes of July and August, would hardly recognize the place as it is now, frost bound, covered with twenty-five centi- meters of snow and all outdoor work sus- pended. The outlook fop the growers who have given up seeds for '"Primeurs" is gloomy in the extreme. Skating is in full swing in Rome and Madrid ; Ger- many and Holland are in the grip of very severe frosts ; Paris, in fact the whole of France, is bitterly cold, and in Britain, where the thermometer has not registered COLD STORAGE GIGANTEUM HORSESHOE BRAND PRICES 7x9 inches . . $22.50 per case of 300 8x10 inches , . 25.00 per case of 250 DELIVERIES ANY TIME IN J 9 14 THE JOY BOOK OF HORSESHOE BULBOLOGY FOR 1914 IS NOW READY. SEND FOR A COPY. IT CONTAINS PRICES FOR 1914 DELIVERIES OF THE BEST OF BULBS AND AZALEAS PRO- DUCED. TERMS REASONABLE, Plant now for May Flowering LILIES ^ot how cheap. But how good Ralph M.Wanl& Co. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street New York Reciprocity — Saw 1 284 The Florists' Exchange '^Superb Quality" Flower Seeds For Florists 59 years of satisfactory s SUPERB QUALITY' The Very Best i te for our Trade UstNo. 6. We : vetything for the Florist. AGERATUM— Dwarf Blue "4 oz. SO. Mexican Blue, White, each M oz. ALYSSUM— Little Gem, dwarf white, oz. 30c. . . K oz. .: Sweet, white, oz. 15c ''' "- ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon), Git fiat we offer. CELOSIA— Empress, Semi-dwarf Ostrich Feather, Mixed, Tall. . . Ostrich Feather, MLied, Dwarf CENTAUREA— Gymnocarpa. . each. .M< 1 for 40c.; 1000 f ASTERS. We assert tha I superior stock of the various Asters. See Catalogue No. 2 for description of novelties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt. A splendid new variety. Trade pkt. 25c., H oz. 60c. ' * " " Magnificent late cutting Asters, pkt. 30c., Crego Rose, Lavender and White .40c. Enormous quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 36c., H oz. 40c. Violet fina. Identical with the above, except in color, which is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25c., M oz. 40c. Vicfc's Mikado. A large, graceful flo ting. Pink, white and rose, each, t H oz. 45c. Lavender Gem. A splendid early ] no yellow centers, very popular Trade pkt. 35c., H oz. 50c. Snowdrift. A hne, ei white. Trade pkt. 35c . , „ Giant Comet. Mixed. U oz. 35c., 1 oz. $1 fine pink flower for cutting. ade pkt. 35c., long-stemmed, pure oz. 30c. Purity. White flowers oz. 30c. Branching, Late — Flowers large, double stiff stems, excellent for cutting. White, Flesh, Pink, Pink, Puipli Dark Red!. Mixed. BALSAM— Camellia flowered, double rail BEGONIA SEED (All varieties)- Gradlis, Luminosa, Ruby, Prima Donna, $0.40 , Mixed, fine for cutting. K oz. iviargaret. White, fine for cutting . . . 3^ oz. CINERARIA Maritima, Tr. pkt. lOo., oz. COLEUS, Finest Hybrids- Mixed, trade pkt DRACAENA Indlvisa. Tradepkt. lOc^, oz. IPOMOEA Grandiaora"(Moonflow5) . .oz. Heavenly Blue oz. LOBELIA— Erinus Speciosa, Deep Blue, trailing va- riety M oz. Crystal Palace Compacta, best for bedding M oz. MIGNONETTE (Extra Select)— Machet (True) oz. Grandliiora, large flowering, oz. lOc, M PETUNIA- Double Giant Flowered Grandlflora id Fringed, Mixed 1000 s ' ade pkt. d. Fringed.. trade pkt. .trade pkt. Giant Ruffled.. Single, large flowi Giants of Califoi Rosy Morn, Rosy pink,'^white throat.. Single Striped and Blotched ull'. Single Mixed.. SALVIA— Splendens. Clara ~ ' Zurich SMILAX STOCKS— Dwarf Larg. Weeks, Mi Bromptoi Star. Flowering IDouble Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, Mixed. Princess Alice, white Snowflake, for forcing Ten Weeks (separate colors) THUNBERGIA TORENIA Fournieri.trade pkt. 15c pkt. 25c., H °2- Vlammoth Flowered)— urple Shades M oz. 35c., oz. artial list of "SUPERB QUALITY" seeds selected for Florists. TKeStorrsd^ Harrison Cc/'^'omo.^^^' Reciprocity — Saw 1 ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus BERGER & CO. PLANT$,6UIBS and SEEDS It is our business to have what you want • <» fTRY US AND SEE S.S.SKIDELSKYttCO. UM BaU BldiE. PHILADELPUA. *A. 1 roa read this tdrt. In tha SWEET m SEED Surplus of 3,000 lbs. Nora Unwin, Gladys Unwin, Frank Dalby, Pink Spencer, King Edward Spencer and some small lots of grandiflora. Special low prices on 100 lots. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Seed Ranch LOMPOC, CAL. GlTecredltwl iBdne — U^ntlon Bixcbange Asters-Dahlias-Gladlious for any Florist: National Show Gardens A J c^ J Our own careful seleclion Aster Seed ""^^^^ For years we have made a specialty of Asters for cutting and Quality is our first consideration. If you want Better Asters, buy our carefully selected seed, grown in Oregon, their natural home. K oz. >i oz. ^ oz. 1 oz. Improved Giant Crego. White, shell pink, rose pink and purple. 80.60 $1.10 S2.00 $4.00 Smith's Peerless (Late Branching). White and shell pink 60 1.10 2.00 4.00 Hercules. White only 80 1.50 3.00 6.00 Improved " Rochester." Pink 45 .80 1.60 3.00 Daybreak. Dehcate pink 30 .55 1.00 2.00 Purity. Snow white 30 .65 1.00 2.00 Hohenzollern. White, rosy lilac and azure blue 30 .65 1.00 2.00 Superb Late Branching. White, shell pink, deep rose, azure blue, purple and lavender 20 .30 .50 1.00 Please send cash with order. Herbert & Fleishsuer, Aster Specialists Ask for descriptive circular. McMinnville, Oregon J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field nil Garden Seeds EgtBbllAed 1818. Write for our low Price* Ucht. Pratt and EUloott Streets BALTIMORE. MP. lower than 20 deg. Fahr., the cold is in- creasing in intensity and the probability is that a severe spell is imminent. Iceland was 20 deg. warmer than Paris during the present week. In spite of all this, a thoroughly brisk spirit has taken possession of the trade, and orders come tumbling in. On page 1456 of Vol. SXXVI. the writer is made to refer to narrow stem Cabbage. It should be Marrow Stem, the French Chou Moellier. (The printer. is forgiven.) Our first visitors from your side this year are Mr. Ball of the C. C. Morse _Co., $No'U) ready for delivery^ Bay direct and save money ^ AU stock is ffuaranteed to be at repreiented BEGONIS Tuberous-Rooted, in separate colors. Single, $20.00 per 1000. MADEIRA VINE ROOTS per 1000. Mam- 1 Mammoth; tl6.00 Gladiolus AMERICA The finest stock in the market. Mam- moth die selected, $15.00 per 1000; first aiae, $10.00 per 1000. Mr. Francisco, and his good wife. This 's first visit to Europe. The made is a good both Parcel Post As It Affects Seedsmen No Chang'e FoBtag'e Ba Etc., Without Leg-islation by Congress The Postal Laws lOnomittee of the American Seed Trade Association has been informed that Representative Ander- son on Jan. 23 introduced H. R. 12,170, an Act to provide that "hereafter, seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants shall be subject to the rates of postage provided by, and shall be mailable under, the proT'isions of Section S of an Act ment, for the fiscal year ending Ji 1913, and for other purposes approved Aug. 24, 1912, as the same may have been, or may lawfully be, modified by the rules or orders of the Postmaster General.' " This would seem to substantiate the point I have before made that the legis- lators recognize the technicality in the last clause of the Bourne Act, which would not give the Postmaster General authority to rule on seeds, plants and bulbs, as ithis reads, "This Act shall in no way affect seeds, plants, bulbs, etc., which are provided for, etc." It should Iso allay the fears of any o E the idea that seeds, plant! should be included in parcel post. As to the intentions of the Depart- ment : At a meeting held in my office of the following members of the Postal Laws Committee of the American Seed Trade Association, viz. ; Messrs. Dongan, Stokes, Earl (representing Mr. Burpee) and myself, the matter was brought up (as it had been reported to the Postal Laws Committee, on the authority of one of the high express officials, tihat seeds, plants, bulbs, etc., would be included in the parcel post at the same time that books went in, viz. March 16) and it was the unanimous opinion of all those present that it would be nothing short of a disaster to have this occur at this time, because all the catalogs are priced under the fiat rate. The Postal Laws Committee, in defer- ence to the wishes of what we now feel is the majority of the seed trade, have taken no action against this proposed resolution H. R. 12,170, but it does feel that it should have the co-operation of the, members of the seed trade in securing Prices on Oannas in the leading varieties Pffiony fl. Dahlias; Roses in any variety for quick or next Spring, 1914, delivery, will be cheerfully given by F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay, N. Y. will help all aronnd If yon mention the ExchaBge SMALL FRUITS Bring Quick Money There's big and oulck money Strawberries and In all Six Fruits. You don't have to w long years to reap your hai-vest We are headquarters for Su mer and Fall Bearing Strawberry Plants, Kaspberrles, Blac'-' '"" Gooseberries, currants. Fruit Trees,' Roses, Ornamental Shrubs, Eees for Hatching. Crates, - • - - Potatoes, etc. Best varieties at the Win help all around If yon mention the Eichange W. H. BARRETT ADRIAN. MICH. GROWER OF Tomato Seeds FTom Choice, Selected Stacks exclusively for the Wholesale Trade. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Escbapge ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholcaale urowen of Full Uat of Floiver and Garden Seeds Let us quote you our wholesale prices on FIRST CLASS Vege- table and flower seeds that produce results. WAlItRP.STOKK 2t9 Market street PHILftDELPHiA, pa. Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT _ , USE FOR RESULTS The Florists' Exchange 285 Best Commercial Novelty for 19M Only new variety < Lk'd Certificate of Merit at the National Flower Show, New York, April, 1913 Ne W O e ra n iu m •HELEN MICHELL This charming variety is by all odds the finest scarlet Geranium ever put on the market. The blooms are gigantic and the number of flower heads on the individual plant is remarkable. It is wonderfully vigorous and hardy. Starts to flower early in May and continues uninterruptedly until cut down by frost. Even through dry, hot weather it retains its brilliancy of color and great flowering guafities. It is of medium height, very com- pact, with lustrous, heavy foliage. The flowers are semi-double, while the individual florets are frequently two inches in diameter. We have already booked orders for £ The stock is limited, and we predict a heavy demand for Helen Miche Read What Two Of The Greatest American Geranium Growers Say About "Helen Michell" PMaddphia, June ISth, 1912. White Marsh, Md., June 10, 1912. GmUemen: Relative to the new Geranium " HELEN MICHELL" which was shown to us a Gentlemen: We take pleasure in assuring you that we were very favorably few days ago. would say that we consider this variety a GREAT IMPROVEMENT over Alphonse impressed with the new Geranium "HELEN MICHELL." It certainly pos- Ricard. Tne flower is borne on a long, =t'ff '^t'*'" ;« MimH r.ARr;F.R than th.» RirArrf vnriptv. _„_ ;^_ _r ^: i .._i..- .„ *i i cj . f..\.^n and the coloi ALLYl the grandest bedders to be a very VIGOROUS GROWER and UNUSU- riety for the past two years and think it will be one of Yours truly, ROBERT CRAIG CO. ixceptionai value nmediately find its place among we are confident i to tne grower, ana we the leading class of Ge Respectfully yours, R. VINCENT. JR. & SONS CO. Prices: 25c. each, $2,50 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000. Charge Accounts Invited. Send for Our 1914 Catalog of Wholesale Prices for Seeds, Bulbs and Plants SEED 518 Market Street, MOUSE Philadelphia, Pa. MICHELL'S win help i you mention the Exchange for the Postal Laws Committee a hearing before the proper authorities of the De- partment, in order that it might secure the very best possible for all concerned. W. F. Theekixdson, Chairman Postal Laws Committee, American Seed Trade Association. The situation to date is made clear through the following letter from the Hon. A. M. Dockery, Third Assistant • Postmaster General, to Mr. Therkildson, dated Washington, Jan. 29.: . "In reply to your letter of the 26th instant, m which you state you have Been informed that the parcel post rates or postage are to be extended to seeds, Icuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and plants on March 16. 1914, at which time those rates will become applicable to parcels or books weighing more than eight ounces, I have to say that such action |13 not contemplated so far as this De- partment Is aware. "As you have heretofore been advised, loarerul consideration has been given to the question of, extending the parcel jPpst rates of postage to seeds, cuttings, etc., weighing more than eight ounces. ion of the t 24, 1912, ny way af- it for each fraction of two ounces, f seeds, cuttings, etc., as fixed by the .ct of July 24, 1888, the Assistant Attor- ey-General for this Department holds hat no change in the postage rate on hese articles can be made without legis- Parcel Post Act t that that Act shall feet the postage of New York Seed Trade The wheels of the seed trade engine are revolving faster and faster each week, and before another moon, will probably be going at full speed. Mail orders and travelers* orders also are coming in in in- creasing numbers, and a considerable vol- ume of counter trade in the way of early seeds, poultry supplies, and orchard requisites all go to swell the general volume of business. The exportation of Tuberoses is stiU going on, and Cannas, Caladiums and Gloxinias are moving freely. Almost every hour daily this week, there might be seen a gathering of a con- siderable number of people in front of the spacious windows of the large store of Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay st. Some of these were attracted by a clutch of a hundred or more lively Rhode Island Red chicks and the brooder which was caring for them, while others were look- ing at a display of pruning and spraying implements in another window, and to a yery clever demonstration made by the means of natural boughs of trees, showing the difference between good pruning and bad pruning, and between the appear- ance of the boughs of a tree which are carefully sprayed and those where spray- ing is neglected. At A. T. Boddington's, 342 W. 14th St., business in general is increasing rapidly. The volume of mail order trade is already large. Cannas are moving freely. A full stock of seeds, roots, and bulbs is now in. Spirtea clumps in seven of the leading varieties, and hybrid and other Roses for immediate delivery for Easter forcing, are now being offered. Mr. Boddington is at present traveling through the New Eng- land States. W. B. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d st., have just received a large invoice of Eng- lish seeds. Mr. Marshall ha3_ just re- turned from a Western trip during which he attended the recent convention of the American Carnation Society at Cleve- land. Roman J. Irwin of 71 W. 23d st. has returned from the Carnation Convention at Cleveland, to discover at his oflice plenty of orders to keep him busy. He finds that the newer Carnations, Enchan- tress Supreme, Matchless and Princess Dagmar are moving remarkably well, and that there is a good demand for cold stor- age Lilies, which may be considered good property by those who have them, on ac- count of the shortage in Lilies. The many friends of A. M. Kirby, who has been confined at home for several weeks on account of poor health, will be glad to learn that he is now again seen a portion of each day, at his desk at Peter 286 The Florists' Exchange Drake's Satisfactory Tomato Seed In which quality, superiority of our Strains, and very ntioderare prices are leading features A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU Spark'slEarUana Chalk'sjEarly Jewel. . EarlyFAcme Matchless ! $0.45 Livingston's Beauty.. Livingston's Favorite Livingston' ~ Livingston's Perfec- .$0.10 J0.35 Fordhoolt First Early Detroit 15 Trophy 10 ALL BY MAIL POSTPAID. ONION SETS. White and yellow. Write for quotation on your lequirements for March dehvery. J. AUG. DI\AKl, msm, newIrsiy GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color : Soft yellow, slightly tinged, rose pink in throat. Flowers 4}^-in. across. Very stiong grower, 4J^ to 5 feet high. First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $75.00 per 1000, Third size, $50.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. BIDWELL & FOBES. KINSMAN, OHIO BEANS, PEAS, RADISH WILSON'S SEEPS SOLD IN NEWARK WILL GROW ANYWHERE OUR HIGH GRADE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS WILL PRODUCE QUALITY STOCK Send for a copy of our Wholesale Price List — Ready Now J. J. WILSON SEED CO., mc. RARE OFFER OF HIGH GRADE GLADIOLI 1 offer my surplus stock for early Spring delivery at the following attractive pi Per 1000 10.000 WHITE and LIG 10,000 AMERICA. First size . . 5,000 MRS. FRANCIS KING. The Light and White and the Red Mixtu: HT MIXTURE. Per 1000 t-irst size S12.00 10.000 RED MIXTURE. First size 10.00 made up of the Gold Medal and the World's Fair tly high-grade stock. Order early, as these very low prices will s Groff Hybrids, a ainly move the stock quickly. Address A. HIGGINS, GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST, AVOCA. N. Y. CAN N AS PANSIES""fS" plump, sound, 2, 3. 4-eyed i Buttercup, new il^i-iJ^iuce:: Black Beautv.. :; ^:fo .. 2.50 King Humbert. Metallica M. Washington.., Mad. Crozy Musafolia, new.,, Mrs. K. Gray. . . . Premier, gold ed. , .83.50 ^^^ ^y f"^'' 60c.; by express 2.00 Wm. Saunders... 4.50 West Virginia 3.00 Wyoming 2.25 ,.^ - All kinds mixed. .. 1.00 Ask for special prices on other Canaas, Caladium, Begonia, Dahlia, Gladioli, Gloxinias, Tube- SHEllRdAr$REENHOUS(S, Mm, Baltimore, Md. Will help all around If you ipentlou the Rxch.ange S. M. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON. MICB. Contract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO t In thw Hiefa«mr> Henderson & Co.'s, 37 Cortlandt St. At this store it is reported that the outlook for a banner season, judged from the present volume of business, is excellent. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey st., is now mailing out its new re- tall catalog. C. C. Johnson, salesman for this company, has just returned from an up-State trip, and reports an excel- lent business, especially in the line of private estate orders. He started this week on a trip among the private and commercial growers in Connecticut. Frank J. Hunter, who has charge of the J. P. Noll seed stand at 29 Hudson Terminal, reports that the business is very good. Jan. 31 was the end of the first year's business at this place, and the new business year is certainly opening auspiciously. The Noll catalog will soon be ready for distribution. H. H. Berger & Co., 71 Warren st., are sending out their 1914 retail catalog this week. Their European flower and vgetable seeds have arrived, and they are booking orders for the new crop of As- paragus plumosus nanus seeds. The pricea Advertised In, the Florists' E)(chario«5 are.Tor THE TRADE ONLY. Philadelphia Seed Trade Business last week was very satisfac- tory, with mail order and store trade showing up well, and most of the trade houses report January as being 10 to li) per cent, better than last year. The Johnson Seed Co. has mailed out its annual retail catalog, a well got up book ; splendidly illustrated, with some fine electros 'of leading specialties. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., will soon have its new building ready for occupancy. The shipping department will be located in the rear, the whole back wall being taken down and replaced with plate glass frames, making it one of the most spa- cious and one of the finest shipping rooms of its kind in Philadelphia. Walter P. Stokes recently delivered a lecture before the Farmers' Institute of Bustleton, N. J., on the "Sources of Seed Supply." The Moore Seed Co. report that seed orders are arriving in quantity, and the company was compelled to go on night work last week. At the store of the Henry F. Michell Co., trade is good. The mail orders are also increasing dally, and business in gen- eral is excellent. The new balcony re- cently completed here is a welcome ad- dition. Chicago Seed Trade The first real snowstorm of the Win- ter began at midnight Friday and con- tinued for twelve hours. Before it was over ten inches of snow had fallen, which is the season's record. In all probability this will check the demand there was developing rather prematurely for gar- den seed. In Southern Illinois plowing was in progress with the truck garden- ers, and seed orders that had been placed for very much later delivery were being hurried out immediately by the seedsmen at the request of the purchasers. At Vaughan's Seed Store the business outlook was never brighter. E. Golden- Stein has just returned from a long trip through the West and Northwest and re- ports increased sales and signs of much prosperity among the trade in all points visited. At Mason City, Waterloo, and I Ottumwa, la., new ranges of greenhouses will be added the coming Summer to the glass area already in operation by the florists in these cities. This means larger orders for bulbs, seeds, and plants. The retail catalog has been received from the printers the past week and the work of mailing is now in progress, which is no small job, as this is the largest catalog that goes out from this city in the seed trade. A carload of Tuberoses was re- ceived last week for the Western trade. The heaviest part of this stock goes from the growers direct to New York, from which point it is exported. At Leonard's Seed Store every one is busy keeping up with the regular orders that are going out daily. There is a large quantity of seed in all the staple lines that always has to go out to deal- ers and jobbers in advance of the usual Spring orders. The mild weather caused some of the Spring orders to called for sooner than customary, the catalogs issued by this house have been mailed, and the returns so tar are well in advance of the business done past seasons. S. F. and J. C. Leonard, well as all the salesmen in the Middle West and Eastern territory, will be attendance at the National Canners' < vention at Baltimore this week. At Winterson's Seed Store Cannas are moving fast; the demand for them keeps increasing as the season advances. The retail catalog will be ready for mailing the coming week. At A. Henderson & Co., the shipping of Begonias, Gloxinias, and forcing Gla- dioli is going on, and the booking of or- ders for Spring and Fall bulbs sent in by the traveling force of the company is hai ing attention right along. Guy Reybur came in a few days ago and will leat this week for a trip to Philadelphii While in the Bast he will visit his ol home at West Grove, Pa. A. S. Ringler, at the comer of Market and Randolph sts. has received a carload of Tuberoses, Cannas, and Caladiums and is also handling a large number of dormant Roses. In addition to the im- ported stock he handles a large quantity of bench plants that he secures from the large growers around Chicago. This he has made a feature of for years and will continue in connection with his other business. This bench stock is handled to be used in connection with the seed trade in Spring and for sale in department stores. For this purpose when the stock is received from the growers each plant is mossed separately and then wrapped with heavy wax paper. Tens of thou- sands of these plants have been handled in this manner for many years by the Ringler Rose Co. Large department Stores in the West and Southwest are among the largest buyers there are for stock of this description. Cleveland Seed^Trade the has had for years, according to Weather Fore- caster Alexander. It was an auspicious time for the appearance of the several catalogs issued by the local seed stores, for people got a touch of "Spring fever" and not a few purchased seed for their hotbeds. There is little or no frost in the ground. Corn growers in neighboring counties report that they are in the midst of their rush season and are busy shipping con- tract orders. All varieties are short by about 25 per cent, of the yield of a nor- mal year, due to the unfavorable condi- tions during the growing and curing sea- sons. A large proportion of the crop has already been disposed of, and it is not to be expected that the demand can be met. Prices, however, have not ranged much above the average maintained in the last tew years. F. G. Johnson of Johnson's Seed Store, Wm. Brinker's old store at 1253 Pros- pect ave., has issued a neat, compact and readable list of his seeds and supplies for the market gardener and florist, to whom he is looking for most of his trade. Kendel's Seed Store has introduced in Its 1914 catalog a "Garden Record," which will enable the amateur gardener to keep an accurate and permanent record of his operations in the garden as he is "pursuing the best of all hobbies — the garden hobby." Through the meeting of the American Carnation Society in the Hotel Statler on last Wednesday and Thursday, , with , February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all Kinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS TUBEROSE BULBS NEW CROP FULL SIZE SOUND BULBS Our Own Packing and Inspection for IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT 1000 10.000 MEDIUM SIZE $4.00 $32.50 FIRST SIZE 8.00 77.50 F. O. B. NEW YORK, WE ARE GROWERS OF Gladiolus Bulbs OUR GLADIOLUS fields are managed for pro- ducing first-class bulbs. We plant none for cut flower purposes, and the limited number of blooms which wc cut for our store show are cut with very short stems, to leave ample foliage on the growing AUGUSTA, first siz AUGUSTA, mediun AMERICA, first siz< AMERICA, mediuir MRS. FRANCIS KING, me( Chicago White ; the price of other best kinds. If you want the top price for cut blooms plant these. Planring Stock under 1 inch at right prices. Tuberous Rooted BEGONIAS Our stock of these bulbs was secured by our Mr. Vaughan. They are from seed of the finest large-flowering strains — not to be compared with ordinary Dutch-Belgian stocks. _ _ ' Doz. 100 1000 Single Sorts. White, Scarlet, Yellow, Pink. .$0.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single Sorts. Mixed 35 2.25 20.00 Double Sorts. White, Scarlet, Yellow, Pink. . .60 4.00 35.00 Double Sorts. Mixed 50 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIAS Crassifolia Grandiflora Spotted and Tigered ^ ^ , Doz- 100 1000 Separate Colors $0.60 $3.50 $32.00 Choice Mixture 50 3.25 30.00 LILY BULBS -r Gigs. Gigs. nches No. in case 1000 . Inches No. in case"* 10001 7-9 300 $55.00 Album 8-9 170 $85.00 8-9 250 70.00 I Album...... .9-11 100 125.00 Auratum, 9-11-inches, 100 in case, 85.00 fi®"1914 Book for Florists Ready. Write. CHICAGO VAUGH/VN'S SEED STORE newyork Give credit where credit is due — Mention Excbar. ts attendant display of flowers, we had he pleasure of renewing many old friend- hips and forming new ones. Among our ■isitors were: J. Harrison Dick, New fork; Philippe Vilmorin of Paris; J. B. )eamud, Chicago; George R. Warren, pith Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich ; I. S. Jendrickson of John Lewis Childs, Floral 'ark, N. Y. ; E. H. Cushman of Sylvania, ). ; Chas. Schwake of C. Sehwake & Co., ^ew York ; Mr. Guelf of Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. Cambridge, N. Y. Business has been reported by these :entlemen and several Holland travelers s being very satisfactory. W. nHnHnHaMnHnMnMnMnMnHnHDMnHDHnMnMnjHnMnHniin Incorporations ^ PiQUA, O. — The French Seed Products 3o. has been incorporated with a capital tock of $60,000. The incorporators are : '. W. Brown, A. M. Leonard, A. M. Fry, William Cook Rogers, A. W French. Stamford, Conn. — The Stamford Seed nd Nursery Co. has filed a certificate of organization, and will begin business with capital of $6000. The officers are as ollows : President, George W. Woundy ; reasurer, George B. Cannon of Stam- ord; secretary, Benjamin H. Mead of •lew Canaan. NoREiSTOWN, Pa. — ^The Springtown irm adjoining the DeKalb Nursery has een bought by Adolf Muller to meet le increasing business. The farm has vo running springs of great size, and ; is the intention to add a new depart- lent, and that is a hardy Water Lily irden. The tract, bordering the German- iwn pike and DeKalb St., contains 5Q Spiraeas for Easter or Decoration Day All Sound and Dormant Roots From Cold Storage $75 00 75 00 55 00 62 00 PEACH BLOSSOM. The color is a delight- ful soft pink; free-flowering; growing as ^°^- 100 freely as the white types $1 25 $8 00 QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Soft sheU pink .. 1 25 8 00 ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA 1 00 6 00 COMPACTA MULTIFLORA 1 00 6 50 GLADSTONE. Enormous spikes of pure white flowers 1 00 6 00 55 00 QUEEN OF HOLLAND. One of the finest; grand florists' variety 1 25 8 00 75 00 JAPONICA 75 5 25 50 00 ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON SEEDSMAN M2 West 14th Street, New York City 288 The Florists' Exchange mmm mmmi ™ 'y cER'^ SWEET PEAS Burpee's Unequaled List for 1914— Arranged Alphabetically Choicest Re-selected Stocks. Grown on ^^Floradale Farm" Spencer Sweet Peas are a great specialty with us ! We were the first to duction, even in England, of the original Countess Spencer. We have grown " the season since. There are but few other growers — either in England or America — w. uniformly of such choice quality. Seedsmen and planters generally can see how s while those who may be in California are invited also to inspect the growing however, is really a trial ground and we shall be quite content if of flowers produced ! grow the seed in America — the stock having been entrusted to us before intro- original Beauty " and its many " sportive " children with painstaking care each 10 can supply an equal assortment of True Re-selected " Spencers " that are iperior our stocks now are by the trials at Fordhook Farms nest June or Jul3^ _„ _-...- -J our Floradale Farm in the beautiful Lompoc Valley. Every planter's garden. Doubting Thomas " will send us only a portion of his order and note the difference in character 3402 Alterglow. Rich electric shades of blue and Red flakes ( 1 white ground.. . . large Pkt. Oz. •.$0.16 $1.00 . .10 .25 .10 3406 America Spencer. 3408 Apple Blossom Spencer (Burpee's). rose and pink 3410 Arthur Green. Rich dark claret. A 3412 Asta Ohn. Soft lavender, with rosy-mauve suf- ^fusion 3414 Aurora Spencer (Burpee's). Cream -white ground, flaked orange salmon 10 3418 Beatrice Spencer. A fine rich pink; exquisitely waved 10 3422 Blanche Ferry Spencer. Standard rich rose, wings pinkish white 10 3424 Blue Jacket. A fine rich dark-blue self 15 3428 Captlvation Spencer (Burpee's). Rich rosy wine red. Fine form 10 34S2 Charm (Burpee's). A lovely white, with lilac- blush suffusion 15 S434 Constance Oliver. A beautiful pink on cream ground .10 8438 Countess Spencer. Rich rose pink. The original Spencer variety 10 3440 Dainty Spencer (Burpee's). A fine white, edged rose 10 i lb. tb. 1.75 S2.50 .76 2.75 Deep heavily euf- 3442 Decorator (Burpee's). fused terra cotta S444 Duplex Spencer. A double-flowered rich c 3446 Earl Spencer. A fine rich sahnon self 3448 Edith Taylor. Bright salmon rose 3450 EUrida Pearson. A magnificent light pink mar- gined deeper 3454 Ethel Roosevelt (Burpee's). Prmarose ground striped pink 3460 Florence Morse Spencer. A very popular blush- pink variety 3462 Florence Nightingale (Burpee's). A fine true lavender self ■ 3464 Florrlc. Rich pastel shades of rosy crimson lake. . 3470 Gaiety Spencer. White ground, flaked with rose crimson 8472 George Herbert. Beautiful rich bright rosy 3476 Gladys Burt. A rich salmon pink on cream ground 8478 Helen Grosvenor. A lovely bright orange pink . . . 3480 Helen Lewis. Rich orange pink, of large size and 3482 Helen Pierce Spencer. White ground, mottled bright blue 3484 Hercules. A very large rich pink of excellent form . 3485 Illuminator. Rose, hea-sdlv suffused salmon orange. Per pkt. of 12 seeds,, 15 cts 8486 Irish Belle, or "Dream" (Burpee's). A unique shade of Ulac. flushed pink 3487 Isobel Malcolm. A very fine black-seeded cream .15 .30 .90 3.50 .65 2.25 .30 .85 3.00 .25 .75 2.75 .25 .75 2.50 .66 2.25 8.50 .40 1.25 4.50 .75 2.50 9.00 .75 2.50 9.00 .75 2.50 .85 3.00 1. 10 4.00 3488 King Edward Spencer (Burpee's). Large rich Pkt. carmine-scarlet self JO.IO i 3490 King White. The best pure white. Per pkt. 15 3492 Lady Evelyn Eyre. Blush pmk on white ground . . 3496 Loyalty. White ground, flaked with violet 3498 Margaret Atlee. Rich pink and salmon on cream ground. Per pkt. of 20 seeds, 15 cts 3500 Margaret Madison. An exquisite shade of silvery blu 3506 Martha Washington. White, edged and suffused light rose 3514 Mercia. A beautiful rich buff pink on cream 3516 Mrs. A. Ireland. Rose and pink on cream ground 3520 Mrs. C. W. Breadmore. Creamy-buff ground, edged with pink 3522 Mrs. HesUngton. Rich lavender, suffused rose pink 3524 Mrs. Hugh Dickson. ■vender, suffused rose pink lovely shade of pinkish 3528 Mrs. Routzahn (Burpee's). Delicate pink on apricot and cream 3530 Mrs. Townsend. White ground, edged bright blue S532 Mrs. W. J. Unwin. White ground flaked with orange scarlet 3533 Mrs. T. W. Warren. White ground penciled deep blue A large, deep chocolate self, . urpee's). Ri ffused pink... ich deep lavender, slightly A very deep, rich 3542 OtheUo Spencer (Burpee's) maroon self 3543 Pearl Gray Spencer. Soft lavender or dove gray . . 3545 Primrose Spencer (Burpee's). Rich cream yellow, large and fine 3547 Prince George. Rosy lilac veined rose. A pastel 3551 Purple Prince Spencer (Burpee's). The standard is purplish marobn, wings rosy purple 3554 Queen Victoria Spencer (Burpee's). A rich primrose flushed - 3567 Rosabelle. Rich rose Very large and 3570 Scarlet Emperor. 3572 Senator Spencer (Burpee's) heliotrope ground 3575 Stirling Stent. Rich sahnon, with rich scarlet self of finest Striped claret on A lovely shade of purplish 3581 Thomas Stevenson. An exceedingly bright orange scarlet 3589 Wedgwood. Rich azure blue. Per pkt. of 12 seeds. 15 ( self. 3590 White Spencer (Burpee's). An extra fine strain. 3593 W. T. Hutchins (Burpee's). Soft blush pink oi buff and cream 3599 The New " Burpee Blend " ol Re-selected Su- perb " Spencer '" ~ 25 45 .25 .75 2.50 5.50 2.75 .25 .45 '.75 1.25 2.60 4.50 .25 .75 2.75 .35 .60 .45 1.00 2.25 1.35 3.50 5.00 .75 .45 1.35 5.00 35 5.00 t 2.75 4.00 ' 25 .50 .75 1.75 .40 1.10 .90 3.00 .25 .75 2.50 35 1.00 3.50 25 4.50 .00 3.50 .25 .75 2.50 .45 1.25 4.50 .35 1.00 3.50 .45 1.50 5.50 .45 1.26 4.50 ' Sweet Peas. BURPEE'S BLUE LIST FOR 1914 The most complete catalogue published for Market Gardeners. Truckers and Florists. For the planter who " knows " it contains complete lists of all that is best in vegetables and flowers, while the grower who is uncertain as to the best varieties suited for his purpose may be guided by the bull's-eye Q placed after what is known to be best. In addition, full descriptions are given of many new and most valuable varieties. Burpee's Blue List lor 1914 contains 14S pages with himdreds of half-tone and engraved illustrations. Within the pages of this catalogue we have condensed an experience of thurty-six years both in handUng and the actual growing of seeds. If you garden for profit (that is, sell your products in the market) you are i private planter please do not ask for a copy, as sily understood catalogue, but if you are j mmmm W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., tSSm'k jlp all aronnd If you mention. the Ea mmmi The Florists' Exchange 289 Dreer's Famous American Asters pA-' ••'^ ■rilLL of our American Asters have been grown under our personal supervision and we know W^M that the quality in every instance is unsurpassed. Our constantly increasing output of Aster Seed to the most critical growers in all parts of the country is evidence that they are all we claim for them. Dreer's Superb Late Branching Asters This superb strain has long been one of our leading specialties, extraordinary care being given each season to the selection of the very finest specimens for stock seed, resulting in a strain that is acknowledged by the leading growers as unsurpassed. The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2J^ feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, average over 5 inches across. The form of the flowers, together with the length of the stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. They come into bloom from two to three weeks after the average type, usually being at their best during September, and filling in the gap between the general run of Asters and Chrysanthemums. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors. Trade pkt. Oz. Deep Purple. A rich, royal shade. .$0.25 $1.00 Rose-pink. A lovely shade 25 1.00 Shell-pink. Soft and dainty 25 1.00 Pure White. Perfect in its purity... .25 1.00 ixed, trade pkt., $0.25; oz., $0.75 1.4-^ Trade pkt. Oz. Azure-blue. A deep rich lavender. $0.25 $1.00 Deep Crimson. Rich and glowing. .25 1.00 Deep Rose. Distinct and fine ; .25 1.00 Pale Lavender. Exquisite greyish- blue .25 1.00 Finest Mixed. AH the colors m The Celebrated Astermums This strain of Giant Comet Asters was first exhibited at the Florists' Convention in 1912, and their immense size and Chrysanthemum-like appearance created quite a sensation. The stock we offer was grown from seed procured from the originator and has been, we believe, improved under our care, the colors, which were somewhat mixed, being carefully trued up. They closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come into bloom fully two weeks earher. We offer three colors. Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. White. Pure snow white $0.50 $2.50 Lavender. Rich, deep lavender. ...$0.50 $2.50 Pink. Lively rose pink 50 2.50 | •eer's Superb Late -^ia Dranchmg Aster "" y Crego's Giant Comet Asters Magnificent fluffy flowers, averaging over 5 inches across, with long strong stems, the finest of this type. Comes into bloom in August, continuing well into September, and, unlike most of the Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship. We offer three colors: Trade pkt. Oz. Shell-pink .... . $0.40 $2.00 Snow-white .40 2.00 Purple .. .. .40 2.00 Dreer's "Peerless Pink" Aster This grand Aster may be briefly described as a glorified late branching shell-pink or Mary Scrapie. It has the same strong, sturdy habit of growth; comes into bloom a httle earlier, bears freely almost globular flowers rarely un- der 4 inches across and frequently over 5 inches. The color is rich shell-pink, similar in shade, but more decided than the late branching. The centre petals are prettily incurved, while the wide outer petals reflex, making a most artistic and finely finished flower and stands cut longer than any other. 50cts. per trade pkt., $2.50 per oz. Miscellaneous Sorts Trade pkt. Dreer's Crimson Giant. A superb deep rich blood crimson, late flowering $0." " Dreer's Pink Beauty. The finest mid-season pink. .50 Daybreak. Soft blush pink, mid-season 40 2.00 Electric White. Very large flowers, with long needle-like petals, mid-season 30 1.50 Giant Branching Comet. Mixed colors 25 1.00 Lavender Gem. A very early pure lavender. Comet type 50 2.50 Mikado, Pink or Rochester. Very large, fluffy flowers, mid-season 30 1.50 Mikado White. Very large, fluffy flowers, mid-season 30 1.50 Purity. A very fine strain of this fine mid-season; pure white 40 2.00 Pink King. Soft shell pink 50 3.00 Rose King. BrilUant rose 30 1.50 Violet King. Soft shade of violet 25 1.00 White Fleece. A magnificent extra early pure white of Comet form 40 2.00 Dreer's High-Grade Imported Asters In addition to the American grown sorts offered above, we import from the best European growers the kinds that do best in our climate of which the foUowing are the most important to the florist Queen of the Market Asters A first-class early-flowering Aster, coming into flower in July, or fully three weeks in ad- vance of the general run; of branching habit; flowers of good size and borne on long stems, making them exceedingly valuable for cutting; excellent for growing under glass. Trade pkt. Oz. i Trade pkt. Oz. Bright Rose $0.20 $0.75 Pink $0.20 $0.75 Crimson 20 .75 Purple 20 .75 Lavender 20 .75 | White 20 .75 Finest Mixed. AU colors, trade pkt., $0.15; oz., $0.60. £arly Wonder Asters This is the earliest flowering Aster in cultivation, blooming in early July from seed sown in April, and can be had in bloom by the end of June if started in March. Flowers as large as Queen of the Market and borne on good, long, strong stems. A really valuable type where early flowers are wanted. We offer two colors, viz.: Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. Early Wonder White $0.40 $2.00 | Early Wonder Pink $0.40 $2.00 HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. 290 The Florists' Exchange Sells Like Hot Cakes Among recent interesting letters received wa Mr. G. S. Ramsburg. r<^ Dear Sir: We thought you would like to know of Have had twelve packages of seed. We sow one packet potted 655 plai " . -~^ . , . iina. O., Jan. 20, 1914. Silver Pink Snapdragon. flat and from li and 630 from the oth^r. Think you advertised 500 seeds to packet. How ;, then some. They sell like hot cakes. _Very^ I??P?9if!il'y; ;es. Very respectiuiiy, \MMERSCHMIDT & CLARK. blossom , was then aUowed to produce seed i h and wonderful productiveness, hence its g genuine SILVER PINK seed, order from us pollenize itself. This stock, fhich is making a world-wide record. It has reat popularity throughout the country. or from seedsmen who have oiiUinal packets pkt.. 3 pkts. S2.50, 7 pkts. S5.00, postpaid for G. S. RANSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. Will help all aronnd If yoa mention the Exchange M/5^r^«TU5 Northern Grown i^^^^a^^I*' Especially For Forcing »^^B^«^lr Florists' failure in forcing Gladiolus Bulbs ■^m^l^^wasdue to a large portion being imported or grown ^^Mw^ in sections where seasons were long and Bulbs did not mature properly. May's Minnesota Gladiolus Bulbs are World Renowned and Famous for their robust habit, luxuriant growth and exquisite beauty; grown in a cold climate and short season, they force easily everywhere with greatest satisfaction. May's Minnesota Grown Bulbs Lead The World. AUGUSTA, PER 1 AMERICA, MRS. FRANCIS KING, IRST SIZE $13.00 15.50 16.50 ' other leading and popular s L L MAY & CO, SECOND SIZE $12.00 12.00 12.50 : shipment. Saint Paul Minnesota 100 1000 America, pink $1.80 $16.50 Francis King, scarlet. . . 2.00 18.00 Angnsta, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. Write them yoa read this advt. In the Eschange SP£CI\L'PRICES1T0 CLOSE OUT FRENCH BULBS PAPERWHETE GRANDIFLORA. 13-up, $8.00 p« 1000. in case Iota of 1250 PAPERWHITE GRANDIFLORA. 14-up. SIO.OO per 1000, m case lots of 1000. ROMANIH YACINTHS. 11-12. S2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. ROMAN HYACINTHS. 13 15. $3.50 per 100, $32.50 per 1000. SINGLE INARCISSUS GOLDEN SPUR (mother bulbs). S2.00 per 100. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS GRAND MONARQUE. $2.00 per 100. ", 2a00JDOUBLE NARCISSUS in different varieties. $1.00 per 100. ■'-•-""""■"'"■' ""-■ '^"^ •- Dftz-iAM NURSERY STOCK P. O. Box 902 '|!ALSoTcHOrCE~iHbLLANb^'BELG'lAN NUf Honk^Dirken Floral and Nursery Company, Ino. HOUSTON, TEXAS. Give credit where credit is due— Mention Exchange Vitica Variegated strong, Field-Rooted Plants. One to three shoots. From 23^-in. pots. Price:$2.50per 100, $20.00 per 1000. James Vick's Sons Rochester, New York GIANT PANSY SEED Curled, wavy Or^d 'Flowered. Mixed. lOOOieeds. 26c. 6000, tl.OO; )ioz.»1.26; loi. $5.00 GUnt]Red Giant Royal Purple GUnt Light Blue Giant Emperor WUUam Giant DarklBlue Giant King of the flacks Giant Zebra Giant Lord BeaconsSeld GUnt McKlnley Giant YeUow (dark eye) Giant Adonis i, i Giant YeUow Giant Psyche ■ Giant White (dark eye) Gtont Mad. Perret Giant White lOOOJseeds, 25c.; 6000, $1.00; H i . w upngh' 300 aeeds. 25c.i 1000 Keda. 78c Glvecreditwherecredltladue— UenUonEichange dEEDd and BIJLBd W. C. Beckert I0I-I03 PITTSmiRGH, PA. (Hmlii Skle) (3it whereoreditisdue — Mei Burpee's Seeds PHILSDELPHIX Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant iar profit Thomas J. Grey Co. J. P. A. Guerlneau I. p. A. liuenneau Peter M. Miller Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Market Slreet, - Bestoo, Mj Nearly 10,000 subscribe for THE EXCHANGE and we are gaining new Readers weekly. Canners' ConTention at Baltimore The American Se*d Trade was very creditably represented this weels at the Gannens' (jonyention at Baltimore, Md., Feb. 2-6 in the Fifth Regiment Armory. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md., had a yery large and attractiye display. They were adyertising their new Tomato introduction of this year, the "John Baer," claimed to be the earliest Tomato producing shipping fruit in thirty days. This Tomato is attracting much attention from the yisiting canners. On account of the quality and scarcity of seed, it is selling at $.50 per lb. The "Greater Baltimore" Tomato seed which is already very popular with the canning trade, and of which this firm are the introducers, was also very prominently displayed. All other varieties of Tomato seed of any prominence were also, found in Bolgiano's exhibit. They had on display a full line of Peas, Beans and Sugar Corn. The E. B. Clark Seed (3o. of Milford, Conn., had a full line of seed Peas, Beans, Sugar Corn and Beets. They also had several jars of well selected pods of Peas in solution which attracted con- siderable attention. The Leonard Seed Co. of Chicago, 111., showed a very extensive line of Sugar iCorn on the ear; also a sample line of seed Peas and Beans. John H. Allen Seed Co. of Sheboygan, Peas and Beans. The Livingston Seed Co. of Columbus, Ohio, displayed very extensively Living- ston's New Stone Tomato seed, along with "True Blue" seeds in general. .W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111., ex- hibited an extensive sample line of seed Peas and Beans. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T., brought a complete line of can- ners' and pieklers' stocks. Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich., had a very attractive display, showing a full line of seed Peas and Beans, as also S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn., F. H. Woodruff & Sons, Mijford, Conn., and D, M. Ferry & Co. of Detroit. Weight Undoubted! Quality? .4t Washinston. D. C, last Monday, Secretary of Agriculture Houston was presented with the largest Radish ever grown in this country. It weighed thirty- seven pounds and was a gift of Secre- tary of State Bryan from a Japanese farmer in Mobile, Ala. Secretary Bryan also received a twelve-pound Radish and n Turnip as big as a bucket. In reply to the bid asked of seedsmen tor the Congressional distribution, A. T. Cook, a New York State seedsman, sent the following statement, in place of the quotations solicited : "No bid. Free seeds disgraceful piece of business. -Horrible Flower Seeds For Florists ALL NEW CROP Little Gem. 30c. ASPARAGUS sus Nanus, greenhouse grown, 6i 100 seeds; $4.00 per 1000 seeds. Hatcher! per 100 seeds. ASTER Branching, separate colors, 80c. per oz.; 65c. per oz. Crego, White and Pink, 75c. Queen of the Market, separate colors, 8' oz.; mixed, 75c. per oz. Erfordia, 60c. per pkt.; ^ oz. S1.50. Semper- florens Rose, ^ oz. 50c. Semperflorens Ver- non, M oz. Sl.OD. Gracilis Lumlnosa, 25c. per flowered. White, 25c. per c CENTAUREA Imperialis White, 50c. per oz. Margarita, MIGNONETTE Allen's Defiance, 30c. per oz. IDc. per c oz. Zurich, S4.00 per Silver Spot, Sl.£ VERBENAS Separate Colors, 60c. per oz. Hybrid Mis. 40c. per perc Hybrid Mixed, SOc. VINCA Rosea, 45c. per oz. Rosea Alba Pura, 50c. per oz. OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy J.M.Thorburn&Co. 53 Barclay St., (t »> New York GItc credit wherecredlt la due — Meudua bT.cuauge SowEarly"""* Seeds stocks, Asters, Vinca, Verbena Cyclamen, Cineraria, Sweet Peas Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Peppers, etc Wriltjor 1914 Illustrated Catalogue BURNETT BROS. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers SI. NEW YORK [ help all around If ] 1 mention the Exchange GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. yfmm S S0N$,82 Dey street, NEW YORK and Orange, Conn. Give credit wherecredit is due — Mention Exchange Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed ,.--'^'7>-~^ postpaid by manufacturers upon f^^k 'TmErTcITsPAWN CO. iradeivurlc g,. pju^. „,„„. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 291 HOBBIES' SEEDLING ROSES EFFECTIVE ^,rio"; M, R. H. S. $2.50 < PINK PEARL L.Z R.H.S. Sl.OO each; 12 for $10.00; 100 for S In our Catalogue we describe 6 other Seedling Roses, raised by us, which we are distributing this year for the first time, and all of which are improve- ments on existing kinds. Last year we won the Gold Medals of the R. H. S. and N. R. S. in open competition. Send for Catalogue. HOBBIES IIMIIED £i;sT„^sSenVjrr)- DEREHAM, ENGLAND ReciprocUy— Saw It In the Excbapge KOOLBERGEN & SLIEDRECHT J. DE PUYSSELEYR BOSKOOP, HOLLAND LOOCHRISTY, GAND, BELGIUM Inform their customers of the arrival of HARRY VAN KOOLBERGEN, who will be in the States, as usual, from January 20th until May 1st. Special prices will be given on Spring Importations, for Hardy Nursery Stock, Palms, Araucarias, Bay Trees, etc. ON APPLICATION. MAIL ADDRESS DURING THIS PERIOD WILL BE HARRY VAN KOOLBERGEN, 14 Stone Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. Mutual Reciprocity^ — -Saw It In the Ex g-^ ¥ /k Tk Y/\T Y T C! ^® ^""^ *^® largest grow- IjIj ^%1J1\J1j U i3 ersof aU leading varieties. Ask for prices DE RUYTER & HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK. HOLLAND Address : 12 Broadway, New York Reciprocity — Sa injustice to every legitimate seedsman. 1 sliould be ashamed to assist." — W. Y. Sun. A telegram from Edwin Lonsdale, manager for W. Atlee Burpee & Co. at their Floradale Ranch, Lompoc, Cal., dated Jan. 27, states that owing to rains, no mail had heen received there for the past four days, neither was any being dis- patched. Many washouts were reported on Lompoc and coast lines and much land was under water in the Lompoc Valley, Floradale having some also. On Jan. 24 ORCHIDS I 721, New York City and 25 more thai aggregating som to date for the lincb Catalogs Received Somestic W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colorado. — Dahlias. Miss C. H. Uppincott, Hudson, Wis- consin.— Seeds. Old Colony Nurseries, Inc., Plymouth, Mass.— Trade list. Henrjr^Yquell 538 Cedar St., Syracuse, -Gladii ints and early history. G. D. Black & Co., Indepen la.- ny different purposes. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. — (1) Dahlias, a very lomplete and well illustrated list. (2) Old-fashioned Hardy Plants. A good " ■ " " ' the plans showing eeatui .._.__ how to plant borders effectively. Wood, Stubbs & Co. Inc., 219-221 E. Jefferson St., LouisviUe, Ky. — Seeds. The "garden and farm calendar," and md Garden Plants, talnly one of the finest cata- itind we have had, being 11- 'ith photographs of the best imens, and examples of trees and garden scenes. The de- _ 3f varieties will also be re- garded as complete and therefore a good Suide, It is replete with the best deco- -ative material. Alfred Mittlng-, Holland, Micll.— List N. Y.— Seeds. G. D. Black, Independence. Iowa. — Cir- cular on Gladiolus Golden King. pigTffs Si Beadles, Inc., Richmond, Va. — Seeds, varieties of vegetables being particularly well treated. C. O. Cnrtis, Collector and Grower, Cal- licopn, Sullivan Co. N. Y.— Catalog of native plants in carload lots. Co., Madison, Wis. ■W. E. Marsball & Co., 166 W. 23d St., N. Y. City. — Shrubs, trees, Roses, fruits and herbaceous plants. A splendidly il- lustrated catalog that ought to make many a garedn lover desire to reproduce some of the beautiful scenes therein shown, particularly the scene from the world famous Hampton Court. lants. There is also a colored plate f Gladiolus Panama. Patmore Nursery Co., ltd., Brandon. rOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 500,000 Tuberous Begonias Single, double, frillea, fimbriata, etc., etcj Separate colors. AT BARGAIN PRICES Get my quotations today, by writing to my representative Mr. W. G. KONING, H stone ^S^eet. NEW YORK CITY EMILE VERCAUTEREN, HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER andiPARM SEEDS HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and meat beautiful in the world. $8.00 per oz., $1.76 per )i 03, $1.00 per M oz. Poatage paid. Cash AH seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are to name, of strongest growth, finest stoclcs and best quality. I also grow largely I: I: Olds Seeds for the farm ami garden. This is firm's 27th season. The catalog is freely illustrated, and contains gooa notes and descriptions. Praser Nursery Co., Inc., Huntsville, Alabama. — Surplus list No. 1 for nur- serymen and dealers only. The list com- prises Althea, Privet, field-grown Roses you Mag- nolia gran W. B. Oray, Oakton, Fairfax Co., Va.— Roses. The favorite varieties and the novelties are named in large type. The catalog is well arranged and printed. It contains also lists of Chrysanthemums, Dahlias. Cannas, Begonias, shrubs. A Letter from Orleans, France Writing from Olivet, near Orleans, France, on Dec. IS, A. Van Leeuwen of the Horticultural Co., Worcester, IVIass., j who is malsing a tour of Europe, says : ] "The first thing that reminded me that I was on French soil was the old streets I paved in cobble stones, and on a coun- ' try road I saw a trail of Mushrooms — the vegetable of France, par excellence — which some careless driver had let fall ' from hie cart. "Contrary to the usual conditions, even at this season of the year, everything is miserably cold. I am told that a Winter like the present one has not been ex- perienced for twelve or fifteen years. Even at Anglers, where palms of con- siderable height disport themselves, and where Camellias are grown in the open air, the temperature has been very low. Everything is at a standstill, and one must expect a late delivery of French stock unless things change very quickly. There must also be a shortage of some of the less hardy ornamentals. Some fruit stocks are quite plentiful and there are opportunities for bargains. Nevertheless we are promised day and night operations to get things moving when weatlier opens up. "Those that are living under the im- pression that in Europe is a mound of nursery stock from which one simply has to order to get the supply, may take notice that such condition does not exist, and that early orders are practically the only ones that can expect to get filled in full. The rest, waiting for the PaU and later, take their chance. A word in time saves I am impressed, after visit- ing the main part of French nurserymen, by their sincerity, and the perfect methods and outfits they have to serve the Ameri- can trade. In general I feel they do every- thing they can to please us in a very ex- acting trade." New Castle, Ind. — William Dittman, the well known florist, left on Jan. 24 for a trip to Tavares, Fla., where he will enjoy hunting and fishing for the next six weeks. Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Cases of 1000, $16.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUMS 7/9.tocli, 300 per case, $18.00 8/10-toch. MS per case, $20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE © CO., Inc. HORTICULTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Guernsey -Grown BULBS Purchase DirectfromtheGrowers! Golden Spur, Henry Irving, Emperor, Bicolor Victoria, etc. Largest Exporters of i Freesia Refracta Alba Major syn "Purity" Write for our wholesale prices and state Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on W. MAUGER & SONS Guernsey, England Reclproclty-Saw It In the Biciange YOURS ™W ASKING Opportunity in every issue of i THE EXCHANGE 292 The Florists' Exchange Two Ideal Pinh Carnations High Class in Every Respect. Sure Profit Producers. PORTOLA Color: A lustrous satiny pink matching the deeper tones of a choice La France rose. Grand under artificial light. Calyx: Absolutely perfect, does not spht in- doors or outside. Stem: Wiry, straight . and a'Imost self-sup- porting. 3 to 4 feet long. Flowers: Beautiful in shape and appearance, fine fragrance. A grand keeper. j Plmit: Free from all diseases, a strong, , rapid, healthy grower. Parentage: Prosperity crossed with Rose pink Enchantress. Size: Averages 3 to 3H inches with ordinary cultivation. Either variety will hold its own in point of market. Thoroughly tested for over three years. Price: Strong Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per DEBUTANTE Color: A brilliant rose-pink, a very striking shade. Calyx: Perfect in every respect. Of hundreds tested plants, not one has thrown a split calyx. Stem: Stiff and wiry, of unusual strength, standing upright unsupported, easily attaining 4 to 5 feet in length. Flowers: Well filled, of good shape, but not overcrowded with petals; unequaled for its clove-like fragrance. Plants: Not subject to disease, a vigorous, rapid grower, flower shoots start from the base of the plant, very open in growth. Parentage: Prosperity crossed with Enchan- tress. Size: Average 4 to 43^ inches in diameter, production with any Commercial variety on the 100; $100.00 per 1000. RICHARD DIENER & CO., Carnation Specialists Mountain. View, California CARNATION CUHINGS '^^ ^Te^^ 100 1000 COMMODORE S6.00 $50.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3.00 25.00 BEACON 3.00 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 100 1000 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. Btclproclty— Saw It In the Exchang. $6.00 per 100 ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOUZF BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Orders now booked $50.00 per 1000 Feteuan- delivery CARNATION CUTTINGS NORTHPORT. Leader ader in scarlet class. $6.00 Send lor Dricea on 'MUM 13.00 per 100. t25.00 per 1000. dark pink class. J8.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. '"0. fco.OO per 1000. leading commercial varletlft JAMES D. COCKCROFT, Northport, L. I., N. Y. SPLIKARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tooU requkcd. Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented IBM SOO) tor $1.00 postpaid I. L. PILLSBURY OALeSBURO, ILL. CARNATION . 2.76 2SJ0a YeUow Prince 8.00 OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, OUn>NICK, R.I. Business Troubles Grand Forks. N. D. — J. V. Wickler, florist and nurseryman, filed a petition in bankruptcy on J.an. 23. His liabili- ties are given as $6122 and his assets as $1850 ; this includes trees and shrubs valued at $13.60 which were sold to E. J. Lander on Sept. 25 last. This sale will be contested on the grounds that a sale made within four months of the filing of a petition in bankruptcy is invalid. Mr. Wickler has been in the florist and nur- sery business for several years. There are some seventy-five or more creditors most of them being firms in other cities to whom Wickler had incurred obligations in the course of his business. AxTON, III. — Fred Hebner has bought the greenhouse on the Doepke place and will move it to his own establishment on West Edwards st. The purchaser has been very successful in the hotbed and gardening business and will now under- take the cultivation of flowering plants tor the home trade. Houston, Tex. The elements from the North hand us a cool consideration today, just at t close of January. The warm feeling the South has never been as lasting it has this Winter, but with a surprisi gust that looked as though it might gri to a blizzard, the temperature fell fi^ 70 deg. to 32 deg., within twelve h.mi- But even with this, much outside sin that is a bit hardy will not be distuilii Bedded Geraniums are yet showing a fi blooms, and Sweet Peas are relishing t cold change a great deal. If we haw colder weather for the remainder of t Winter there will not be many fire.s n HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, aa AZALEAS, PALMS, ETC. WRITE FOR PRICES around If yon mention the Exchange Michelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on appli- cation. American address. The National Nurseryman The official organ of the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen. Circulated among the trade only. Published monthly. Subscription price, one dollar per year in advance. Foreign subacriptionfl, one dollar and fifty cents per year, in advance. Sample copies free upon application from those in the trade, enclosing their business card. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY Inc. California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, Asparagus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, RobbinsTlUe Nurseries, RobbJnsville, N.J. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland Manetti Stocks for Grafting 'S?iffiif ENGLISH OR FRENCH GROAVN No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York Northern Crown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonable. Wholesale Trade List for tie Asking THE BAY STATF. NURSERIES. Worth flhington, Mass. We are in a Position to quote prices on specimen Ever- greens that will be decidedly attractive to anyone who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. K you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergreens, send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleas* Palms, Bays, etc., from Belgium. Begonia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, Holland. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. English Manetti, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three other brands. ™' PflEONIES rWO Ce»ERHT10N3 OF EyPERl rHE CHOIcesr.HRRDIEST, LflSt flosT BEHUTIl GILBERT H.WILB THE EXCIWINGE-Aieri and ip-to-Date Ampelopsis Veitchii IS-inch, well rooted stock J2.60 10 to IS-inch, weU rooted stock 2.00 California Privet Per 100 2 to 3 feet, extra fine |3.00 3 to 4 feet, big bunches 6.00 JOS.H.BLACK, SON &C0. Hightstown, N. J. Hlirs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY bmplete assortiDent in large and small siBCfl Price List now ready llieD.HillNiirseryCo.,lnc.Du^||f,tu Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers In America Will help all ai-ouud if yoi February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 297 See another column for information covering the con- ention at Cleveland, June 24 to 26, of the American Association of Nurserymen. Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan President, Henry B. Chase, Chase, Aia.; secrecary, OHN Hall. Rochester, N. Y.; treasurer, Peter YouNGEBS, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- tion will be held in Cleveland, O., June 24 to 26, 1914. Euonymus radicans variegata (Subject of this week's illustration) As a self-climber, clinging to dwellings and other urfaces as Ivy does, Euonymus radicans is now well cnowD in collections. It clings to trees when planted to hem, ascending to a great height and usually forming I close green surface, not branching from the wall until t has reached the top of it. It is very hardy, coming "rom the northern part of Japan. The variegated leaved variety of it is very useful in cultivation. Our Illustration displays a plant which has covered a block pf stone and then was permitted to grow at will, form- ing the branching specimen it has. I Euonymus radicans was a puzzle to horticulturists For many years following its introduction, as it was [found to vary so much in character. Some shoots would have much larger leaves than others, then the climbing paracter would appear to be lost in some, and still further changes appeared. The variegated leaved va- jriety appears to exist in twio forms, ours having larger jleaves than another one. Though it would not be thought that radicans and all its varieties are but ^ i rieties of the well known Euonymus Japonicus, the best authorities so consider them. j An interesting fact is that radicans and its varieties pf climbing habits, when set out and tied to a stake, jmll form a self-sustaining habit, still erect in growth lifter the stake has rotted away. A pyramid of branches 3ne sustaining another, is formed, often to the height ot several feet. Both the green leaved and the variegited leaved one are interesting objects when seen in this condition. _, _ ,. One of the evergreens much called for The Carolina f^„^ Southern nurseries is the Cherry Cherry Laurel L^.^„rel, Prunus (Cerasus) Carohniana It is a native of the South, found from North Cirolin i jsouthward, but has proved fairly hardy much farther pforth of its natural limit of growth, enduring aim t |jero weather when in shaded, sheltered spots. The writer has one still aUve, though cut to the ground in the sc vere Winter three years ago, and he has little dcml t |of its being hardy from Delaware southward. A "tn Itleman writes us that it does well in Southern Virgin i which is not surprising as it is quite hardy in porti ms of Kansas, in fact the plant we have came to us troni that State. The foliage of this evergreen much resembles the wild serotina of the North, but is more shining and rather thicker. The flowers are white, fragrant and attiac- |tive to bees. For beauty of its light, airy branches of ideep shining green foliage, it is unsurpassed. It bears the knife well, and this adds to its value as a hedge plant, for which purposes it is much used. For experimental purposes for hardiness it should be planted where neither sun nor high winds can strike it in Winter, and there should be a thick mulch of letves or some other material placed over the roots to keep frosts from penetrating to them, this being of the gieat est importance. Chinese Golden ^^ *'''= fr'^^f *™<= fZ" ""M """" A-K^IT-I™ <^^^^ golden forms of the Chinese Aroovitae Arborvitse, but the oldest one of all, Biota Orientalis aurea, stiU holds its place as a valuable decorative evergreen; particularly is this true in the Southern States, where it is well suited, thriv- ing there so well that it is much used as a hedge plant as well as for planting as a single specimen. It is not always that this golden Arborvitse Is found in good condition; sometimes a defective branch has caused a blemish. But usually this has been the own- er's fault. There is nothing to prevent one from possessing a perfect specimen unless in case of some accident. It must have good soil and good care. The mere planting it and letting it run wild afterward will not answer. All evergreens like company. One protects the other. They must not encroach on proper space to develop, nor must one interfere with the other, but when near each other, cold winds and sometimes hot suns are warded off and there is a marked gain in the well do- ing of the trees. The golden color for which this Arborvita; is famous IS most intense in early Summer when its new growth IS well perfected. The color lasts until Winter, 'when it changes to a bronze, especially on its sunny side, a feature peculiar to Rollinson's golden, the dwarf golden, and to some other yellow foliaged sorts, such as Douglas's Golden Juniper. This bronze color is thrown aside when Winter closes, then the yellow returns, and so it goes on year after year. The Golden Chinese Arborvitae seeds freely, but the seedlings cannot be depended on for color. Some may be true, some of the same dwarf character, others quite the re\-erse, but they are always interesting. _ , ,. Surprise is often expressed by many persons Uordyline ^j,„ j^g Cordyline (Dracaena) AustraUs AuBtraliB flourishing out of doors even after freezings have set in, but to horticulturists generally it is known that it is of considerable hardiness. It comes from New Zealand, probably the South- Island, where consider- able cold is experienced at times. With us it has en- dured a temperature as low as 20 degrees, and if free from the sun, it might pass through still lower. Along the southwest coast of England and Ireland it is hardy, and there forms a small tree of 30ft. height or more in time. It bears densely crowded heads of white, sweet scented flowers. For planting in many of our Southern States it would fit well, and from its peculiar growth of long, narrow leaves would add variety to the more common trees and shrubs. It is now seen occasionally, especially in Florida, growing as a small tree. In our florists' establishments, it is often employed, be- berries. It, too, is worthy of a place as a pot or tub plant for decorative purposes. The foliage is not unlike that of the JVIyrsiphyllum, so well known to florists. Its berries remind one of our Huckleberries in appearance, and have a pleasant taste, report says. These Myrtles are not unknown now in the Southern States as their listing in catalogs of that section proves. They are not hardy in the North, but it seems more than likely that if some of those in the trade here would im- port plants of them there would be a ready sale. In Taxus baccata we have what is called Taxus the English Yew, being a naUve of Great baccata Britain, where it grows to a gigantic size in the course of years, and it is so long lived that it may still be found flourishing when hundreds of years have passed. Though it does not grow with the same vigor with us that it does in its native home, it makes a satisfactory advance year by year, and in hardiness it can withstand the cold of the Middle States very well. The lack of moist air, and of more or less darkness in Winter, causes our Winters to be more trying than is good for it. Were they planted where the sun could not reach them in Winter — and there are such situations here — there would be less damage done. In England the sun is low in Winter; there is a good deal of Ught rain through- Euonymus radicans variegata ing much used as a center plant for vases, known usual- ly under the name of Dracffina indivisa, but its proper one is Cordyline .\ustralis. Dracaena indivisa is a broad leaved species, and not hardy to the extent Australis is. _, _ There are so many evergreens used The European -^ j^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ decoration Myrtle ^^^ other purposes when grown in pots, that we wish to mention one other plant which would surely receive much praise if so used. It is the European Myrtle, Myrtus communis, the true Myrtle, a beautiful evergreen shrub, which, in addi- tion to its many other merits, possesses that of being of some degree of hardiness. If its housing in the early days of Winter were neglected and it experienced a few degrees of frost, it would not be injured. In the southern counties of England it is a hardy shrub. Its foliage is of an ovate shape, and strongly and agreeably scented. It has small, white flowers, which display a cluster of stamens, altogether forming a pleasing dis- play. In European florists' establishments the use of the shoots of this Myrtle is customary to place among cut flowers, and if they could be had" here it would .be a strong rival to the Box, which has now found a place with us for a like purpose. There is another species, M. Ugni, which, when first introduced to European gardeners, was known as Eugenia Ugni, and gained some notice on account of its edible out the season, so that the conditions are most favorable for the Yew and all other evergreens. Here the Winters are quite different as a rule. Clear skies render more care necessary to Winter the Yew safely, and aU other evergreens, in fact. So far as concerns Pennsylvania, the English Yew needs no protection; it is sufficiently hardy, but where Winters are colder it should be planted where other trees, or buildings would give it noon protection at least. This protection prevents the loss of moisture by tran- spiration as it goes on less rapidly in darkness than in light. It is not so well known as it should be that all of the dozen or more of varieties of Yews in cultivation here belong to the species baccata. Even the Irish, as it is called, is but one, as are the various forms with varie- gated and golden colored foliage. Of these there are great differences in foliage and habit of growth, some have the foliage much oppressed ; others have it as broad as the type. -The Irish, which is the one of pyramidal growth, and the various golden forms, are in the greatest demand as they are so beautiful in early Summer when their new growth is forming. The only other hardy Yew, besides the English and its varieties, "is the Japanese, Taxus cuspidata, which has . proved hardy much farther North than baccata can be 298 The Florists' Exchange Grand Spring Exhibition Under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums ^^ march 21st to 28th, oi^ Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received ttie preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules will be issued shortly Telephone, 7362 Madison Square JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York Palms Heacock's Fems WHOUESAUE PRICE UIST KENTIA BELMOREANA 12- n. 12- n, 12-m. 12-in. 36-40 3.00 40-42 4.00 42-48 5.00 4-4K ft., heavy .... 6.00 " " , heavy 7,50 8-51^ ft,. 6K-6 ft.. 6 ft., heavy. »ot Leaves H-in. 4 liS: 5-6 >-in. 6-7 -in. 6-7 In. high "^ 8-10 is::::::::::::::::: Each S0.40 1.00 :edartub -in! 6-7 34-36.::::::;:::::: -mi 6-7 42-46::::::::::::::: 4:60 -in, 6-7 45to48,veryheavy, . 5.00 -S: 6^7 5 rt.?ve;y Sv^."!'^'. : 8:00 -in. 6-7 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII -jn. pot, nicely characterized -in! t?b', 18 inche^"h'igf,"24-in; spr^d.' .'.'.'.'.■.■ CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI -inlttub, 6-ft: spread Harrisii Ferns •2M-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 100. 4-in., $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1000. 6-in, 50c.; 6-m., very heavy, 75c.; 8-m, $100. Specimens in 11-in. tubs, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $5.00 each. Robert Craig Company BRANCH 4900 Market Street, Nor^vood. Pa. Philadelphia. Pa. HOME-GROWN. STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. «:»r; Wyncote,Pa. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2^-in. stock, in largest and Ije»t* assortment, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots. $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA. Excellent 2Ji-in. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per do>.. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in.. $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100; 4-in., $6.00 per doz.. $46.00 per 100; 6-m, $8,00 per doz., $70,00 per 100. Extra large in 16-in. oaken tubs, 10 ft. spread. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in fim-class conilition. 3-in, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100; 4-in, $6.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. PTERIS ANDERSONI prettily undulated, handsomely crested. compact in haiMt. ad' FERNS Assorted Table Ferns. From 2}^-inch pota, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY lew stock of Seedlings in ten lead- ieties.^ Booking orders now to be rotation, ready for delivery June 15. filfe. ; follows; Packed for shipment )00; $8.50 per ,$1.25 per flat B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue. JERSEY CITY, N.J. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Louisville, Ky. Plant. Strong, 2>i- in. plants. $1.60 per doz, $10.00 per 100. J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. Pai-n Specialist HATCHERI 3-lnoll. $6.00 per 100. 2%-lnch, J4.00 per 100. Seedling*, $12.00 per 1000, •retnhoiue gzown meei, $6.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann. Corfg. N. Y. YOURS for the ASKING Opportunity|in |every Eissue |of ~ The'Exchange ALL THE LEADING FERNS for dishes, from 2^-inch pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY Book of Water Gardening '(^To Notes After two weeks of mild and Spring like weather, with plenty of sun to help growing stocks along. Louisville florists were confronted on Saturday with weather of a totally different sort, a marked drop in temperature, with snow and sleet, operating to make plenty of heat from the inside necessary in the Anders Rasmussen, the New Albany grower, has started two novelties in his houses, the Philadelphia Carnation and the Killarn«y Brilliant Rose, of which he expects much in the Spring, Roses are doing nicely, and Carnations are fairly good, while fresh stocks of Narcissi will be ready in about two weeks. Mr. Ras- mussen is completing three new houses, 2.5ft. by 300ft., and later in the Spring -vill add six more, 31ft, by 300ft., giving a total of nearly 300,000 sq. ft. of glass. Additions to the heating apparatus will be necessary before next Winter, with this large surface under glass. Manager David E, Weller, of the New I Nanz & Neuner Co., reports that work on the new houses is advancing nicely, the open weather which has prevailed until recently enabling much progress to be made. The small house used in connec- I tion with the store is also being placed in good shape. Beutel & Frederick, the Brook st. flo- 1 rists, report that their stock is doing i well. Rhododendrons, Lilacs, Primroses 1 and Carnations being among the best. Narcissi are also doing well, and promise i to last until well into the Spring. The ' firm imported about 30.000 bulbs for this season, and plantings are in progress. The William Walker Co., like other flo- rists, has found local stocks very scarce lately. Roses being especially hard to get, and Chicago prices being high. Carna- tions are fine but scarce ; Narcissi are rather plentiful. A representative of M. Van Wav«ren & Sons, Ltd., Holland, was in Louisville last week. Milton Reimers. son of E. G. Reimers, who has been with the Wilcox Green-- liouses, at Council Bluffs. la., for several months, is at home for a short visit. F. Walker & Co. took advantage of the mild weather which prevailed during practically the entire month of January to set out several thousand shrubs and trees in their nursery near liouisville, ! Business at the store has been very : slack lately. I C. B. Thompson & Co. have been doing ' fairly well lately, considering the general j dearth of business A number of small j weddinss have called for flowers' and j decorations, althouffh no large social events of any kind have been given during I the past week or two. r[RNS fOINS From 4-in. pots COCOS WeddelUanaaod KENTIA I From 2^-in. pots, just right for cen Thomas P. Christensen SHORT HILLS. - - N. J PALMS FERNS and ASPARAGUS m " "'^."^- 1 3 for centers. lOc. each. 60c. and 76c. SCHOLZELI FERNS 6-m. pots, heavy, 40c.; 4-in., 15c.; 2>i-m., 6c. Cash with order, please. .J W. C. SEAL.Y LYNBROOK, L. I., NEW YORK THE HOME OF THE SCOnil FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND EAST 45th STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 2U-mch, $6.00 per >.00 per 1000. Wiiitniani(oinpacta,^ro^!'s!S:^ per 1000, 260 at 1000 rates. HENHY H. BARROWS & SON, ^]^^- FERNS Assorted varieties ; strong, healthy plants, from i\i-ia. pots, at J3.00 per liiO, $25.00 per 1000. FRANK N. ESKES[N, MADISON, N. J. The Florists' Exchange 299 FERNS AND ARAUCARIAS E1XFHSOI.£PIS WMtmani, 7-ln„ 75c, aSPAEAGUS Plnmosa. 3-ln.. $6.00 per PICUS Elastica. 6%-in. aSAUCABIA Excelsa. 5 d 6-: Pnt-gr for $3.00 per doz. BEOONIA Iiumlnosa. 5- Sschmann Brofhers Second and Bristol Sts. and Rising Sun Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Miihinl H..i-iiirni-ily— .^:iiv it in the Exchange SEASONABLE STOCK ,„.„ ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, 3-in..$5.00 BEGONIA Semperflorens. In bloom, 4-in 8.00 CHERRIES. Dwarf, in full fruit, 4-in 12.50 CYCLAMEN. In bud, 4-in. . . . 20.00 DRACAENA Indlvisa, 6-in. . . .25.00 FERNS. Plersonl; Whitmani 6-in 25.00 6-in 50.00 GENISTA, 4-in 15.00 GENISTA, 6-in 35.00 PETUNIAS. Double Purple and White, 21^-in 3.00 [HE PECKHAM FLORAL CO., FAIRMAVerV, MASS, R. Ff. D. IVo 16S Rooted Cuttings FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit. $1.00 per 100, SS.QQ per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire. 80s. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Zurich. Absolutely true to name. $1.00 per IC D, $S.00 per 1000. AGERATUMS. Stell^ Gurney and Little Blue Star. 60c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS. Drcer's Superb Double Fringed. The best selei lirgfl ■ing doubles, finely J. P. CANNATA Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, ""iZ.SS"' ELIZABETH, N. J. Rpclproclt.T — Saw It In the Eicbapge Evergreens FOR RUCKERIES H. den Ouden (SiSon Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalneup GERANIUMS. 600 White in 2>^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 500 S. A. Nutt, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 500 Mined Varieties, six kinds, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 500 VINCA varlesata. 2-in. pots, $2.25 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS. White, Yellow, Red. 24-ia pots, 2c. each; Silver Pink, 2,i^-in. pots, 2i^c. each. Cash with order. WM J. FReOCRICK 29 Helderbura Avenue, SCHENECTADY, N. Y. PLANT CULTURE '^l You Are Too Late for Easter But MEMORIAL DAY will demand lots of Flowering Plants You, no doubt, have Geraniums, Roses and other bedding plants coming al Why not make a ten strike with a batch of our new FRENCH HYDRANGEAS? Our stock is stored in coldframes and is in a perfectly dormant condition, and for Decoration Day very easily, with almost no forcing. We particularly recommend the 6-inch pot stock. mg. So has nearly every other grower if started now can be brought into flower AVALANCHE. A splendid, large, white with a well established reputatit an easy variety to force. BOTANISTE PELTEREAU. Enormous flowers of a pretty mauve re BOUQUET ROSE. Large trusses of rosy amber, turning to bright pii ringed flower ol for Decoration Day and 1 :ng It IS very valuable. ILL. This is by far the best pink variety for h /e yet tried. Trusses of immense size; color a mo: c which does not fade; growth vigorous, foliage of a large and attractive. It is one of the as early as Mme. Emile Mouillere. FRAICHEUR. Very large, regularly shaped flowers, suffused with rose; very Tree flowering. GENERAL DE VIBRAYE. A favorite wherever seen; of bright rose-colored flowers; a splendid early forcing LA LORRAINE. Very large flowers, pale rose, turning t has become a general favorite. MME. A. RIVERAIN. Superb bright rose color; very floriferous. MME. E. MOUILLERE. Probably the : the market today; an early, easy variety MME. MAURICE HAMAR. A delicate flesh grower, the individual flowers as well as the One of the easiest to force early. MME. RAYMOND. Large trusses of perfectly parent white, passing to a tender rose. white, delicately very large heads bright pink ; ngorous and popular white variety on MLLE. AGNES BARILLET. A splendid white; flowers large freely produced. MLLE. DE TREMAULT. As the result of our own trials, we vinced that this variety is the best very large-flowered white 3 duced. As free flowering as any, of splendid, erect habit, f flower heads as large as the old popular Otaksa. MLLE. RENEE GAILLARD. Very large panicles of milky whit larly dentated flowers. MOUSSELINE. A beautiful mauve rose, witl MONT ROSE. One of the best MONS. G. RENAULT. reflex; very free and e. Ornement. Large, pre Radial early-flowering ^ ry large fl( ^hich ; L bright rose,, with ( from all others, RONSARD. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiful i SOUVENIR DE MME. E. CHAUTARD. One of the very i did, erect habit, very robust, medium-sized heads, of brighl flowers; one of the very best of the Bouquet Rose type. SENATEUR HENRI DAVID. Another splendic Price of New French Hydrangeas Avalanche Botanlste Peltereau Bouquet Rose $1.00 S7.00 Dentelle E. G. HiU 2.50 20.00 Fraicheur General de Vibraye 1.25 8.00 3-in, pots S-in. pots Doz. 100 Doz 100 S 4.00 ).00 .50 20.00 20.00 La Lorraine 1.25 Mme. A. Riverain 2.50 2U.UU Mme. E. Moulllere 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 Mme. Maurice Hamar. . . , 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 Mme. Raymond 2.50 20.00 MUe. ASnes BarUlet. . Mile, de Tremault MUe. ReneeGaillard. Mons. G. Renault. . . , MousseUne 3-in. pots 5-in. pots 6-i Doz 100 Doz. 100 Do! $2.50 $20.00 S4.0I 2.50 20.00 4.0U .$1.00 $7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 . 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 I. pots 7-in. . 100 £'ch 1 $30.00 $0.50 I 30.00 .50 30.00 .50 30.00 .50 30.00 .50 30.00 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 THE PRICES QUOTED ABOVE ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY HENRY A. DREER, inc. 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. the :l]s completed his move into •e in the Arcadia building veek, and has a very attrac- Importations by Parcel Post Prohibited Kentucky nurserymen fully ap- prove of the recent order of the Treasury Department prohibiting the importation by parcel post of plants and shrubbery, on account of the danger of infection from diseased plants. The annual convention of the Tennes- see Nurserymen's Association was held last week in Nashville, with a large at- tendance. Capt. T. F. Peck, commis- sioner of agriculture, welcomed the mem- bers. New officers were elected as fol- lows : Henry R. However, Chattanooga, president; Robert S. Walker, Chatta- nooga, vice-president; and R. L. Briggs, Knoxville, secretary-treasurer. A num- ber of interesting addresses were deliv- ered dealing with subjects relating to the trade. G. D. C. Nashville, Tenn. The week has been about as the past few have been, warm and sunny. It closed with a good rain, however, that should bring better business. There is still a shortage in cut flowers of all kinds except Carnations which are in full crop now, and the quality is of the very best. Roses are a short crop still, even Kil- larney being scarce. There is an unusu- ally good supply of Valley, however. The bee ety events of late, but funeral work cor good. Every one is busy with the propa- gating at present. Really good Sweet Peas are coming in now, but they are in small supply. I have never seen as good quality in Peas in this city as at present. Another week will give us plenty, if there is no change In the weather. Tbe State Nurserymen's Meeting The State nurserymen met here this week and their program was largely devoted to ornamentals. Several of our florists attended the meeting and took part in the discussions. The nursery- men of the State are growing more or- namentals every year. The nursery busi- ness in the State has about doubled in the past two years. The Joy Floral Co. decorated the building where the nursery- men met and received many ^ favorable comments. The entire Convention visited the company's houses and grounds. The houses were in tip-top shape, and the visitors were much interested, _especia_lly in the propagating houses. Powder Co. gave grounds. Geny Bros, have been selling quantities of pot Hyacinths the past ten days. Their Roses are coming in better again now. They continue to clean up every week close. Mclntyre Bros, are selling quantities of the best pot plants that we have ever seen at their place. '"' PLANT BARGAINS DON'T MISS! 4-inch, large plan DRACAENA Indiv 8c. each. ASPARAGUS Plun 4c. each. ENGLISH IVY. ( CALIFORNIA PRIVET CUTTINGS. Se- lected wood, at 60c. per 1000. Cash with order. CHAS. W. SCHNEIDER, Little Silver N. J. sdue — Mention Exchii CANNAS Henderson and five other varieties, dry bulbs, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS. Rooted cuttings, yellow, 50c. per 100, $4.50 per 1000. GERANIUMS. 2i^-m. pots, S. A. Nutt four other varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PANSY PLANTS from seed beds, 50c. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio Write them you read this advt. In the Eicbaiige 300 The Florists' Exchange Ready for immediate shipment DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, BROOKLYN, N. Y. IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. Geraniums 2000 Sand Cuttings. S20. NUTT, JEAN POITEVINE per 1000. NUTT, JEAN WARD, MME. BUCHNER, PREZLIA. Rex Begonias 400 in 4-in. pots. E. C. Ludwig Floral Company 710 [.Diamond St., N.S. Pittsburgh, Pa. GERANIUMS January stock all booked. Next lot will be rooted by February 16, 1914. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums Cuttings for March are good stock. W Customers tell me they get good results and good money irom plants produced from my cuttines as late as May 1st. S. A. Nutt. S12.S0 per 1000. Rlcard and Poitevine. $15.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Win help all around If you mention the Eschajge Geraniums ^-.A-^J"""^- Strong, 2Ji-in., $2.00 per 100, =,*J?-2?,P" '000; S-in., $25.00 per 1000. RICARD and BUCHNER. 2M-m., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 3-m.. $25.00 per 1000. Cash. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries GERANIUMS From 2K-in. pots. 1000 Nutt, 500 Rlcard, 500 Poitevine, ' $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. ERIC A. STEUER R. F. p.; IVo. I, EASTOIV. PA. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS All booked till February. Next crop ready to ship February 20 to 25 FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. • Exchange QcJWAlNIUyVl ROOTBD CUTTINGS Nutt, Bucbner, $12.50 per 1000;IRIcard and Poitevine. $15.00 per 1000. Strong 2>i-in. Nutt and Rlcard, $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. NEW ENGLAND SILVER PINK SNAP- DRAGON. Fine 2i<-in. plants, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per 100: $15.00 per lOOO. Cash, please. RUDOLF HAGEl, 515 S. West End«ve., LANCASTER. PA. Will help all aronnd If yon mention the " ' MOW IS THE TIME -J-; DRACAENA Indivisa. Good, strong plants, ready for a shift, will make good stuff for hanging baskets, made-up pans, etc.. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. MARGUERITE, Mrs.^F. Sander. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. ALYSSUM, Giant Double. Good, stocky plants, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Get our prices on Geraniums. ElMER RAWLINGS. Wholesale 6rowcr.OtEHN.N.Y. Givecreditwherecreditisdue — Mention Elichange Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2K-in., bushy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 4-in., heavy, field grown, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Croweanum. 4-m. pots, $15.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. Heavy, 5-m., $4.50 per doz. Bouganvillea Sanderiana. Grand stock for growing on, 2J^-iri. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. Strong, 4-in. pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, 2 to 2J4 ft., $10.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata, Fine plants in 3 to 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gracilis Luminosa. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Prima Donna. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Crimson Bedder, best bright red dwarf; Richard Wallace, best clear yellow, either, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; two and three eye CANNAS.' Souv. de A. Crozy, Pillar of Fire, Flamingo. $2.50 per 100; $20.00. per 1000. NEW PINK CANNA, Hungaria. A dazzling pink, of the shade of Paul Neyron Rose; large heads, clean growth, and altogether a grand Canna. $2.00 per dozen: $15.00 per 100. CANNA King Humbert. $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., ""^^h^^J""^ I mention the Eschange when writing. The Easter Stock— Keep It Cool Among the plants for Easter which are easily handled, and for which there is always a demand, we have to include the Genistas. These old favorites are con- sidered by many as attractive for Easter as Begonia Cincinnati is for Christmas. Neither of them can be termed ideal house plants and they don't need to be, for when loaded down with blossoms as they ought., to be for these days, there is hardly an artist who could arrange a bouquet more beautiful, and it is ready for the day that you want the show. If you have Genistas on hand, keep them in a tem- perature of 40 deg. for they are cold house plants, and if the stock is to be made use of in Easter week, it has got to be kept back a ilittle. If you have been keeping the plants pinched back in order to have nice bushy specimens, this should not be longer practised, as from now on they are producing their flowering wood and you can't afford to sacrifice such. Let up on pinching, and if you are anxious to get the very best results out of them, don't neglect the watering. One can grow a Genista in a small pot and get splendid plants, but water and plenty of it will be required to do it. That, and twice a month a light dose of liquid cow manure, is of great benefit. A starved plant might flower, and when in full bloom look all right, but it isn't to be compared with one full of dark green foliage as a base or setting for the flowers. Callas Don't Spare Food for the Plants in Pots As a potbound plant is the best for giving you the most flowers, when it comes to Callas one should not overlook the fact that the plants should be well fed in order to do well. A Calla is a great feeder, besides liking plenty of water, and a weekly light dose of cow manure will help to keep the foliage re- tain a good color and make the plant pro- duce flowers. If you do not want to feed the plants and the foliage is not as green as it ought to be, repotting is the next best thing, but feeding is a better way at this time of the year. Care of the Young Stock There isn't the least cause to worry on your part because the young stock of your Cyclamens doesn't move as fast as you would like to have it move. It is nothing unusual that small plants in 2in. or 2%in. pots are apparently at a stand- still for a while when they are really doing nicely. They are then very active below the soil ; the roots are pushing their whitish looking thick ends around the inside of the pots, and a little while afterward you see new life above. The young leaves are gaining in size and thickness, and new ones appear from below. The number of successful Cycla- men growers throughout the country has wonderfully increased in the last ten years. It seems almost that a whole army of them found out all at the same time just how to grow Cyclamens, but there is no oversupply of good plants to speak of, only the buyers appear to be a little more particular as to what they want, and as it always has been, and will be, the fancy stock is sold for the most money. Keep the plants sprayed and if done lightly, the oftener the bet- ter. Twice a day in sunny weather won't hurt. Don't overpot them, but rather cultivate the surface of the soil in the pots a little. A Carnation house tem- perature suits the young plants better than one where the thermometer goes above 5.5 deg. and fumigate or spray to keep the plants free from aphis. Spiraeas for^ Easter Let Them Come Along Slowly The man with proper heating facili- ties need not pay any attention to his Spiraeas intended for Easter for some weeks to come, for jvhen once well rooted in the pots, a high temperature and plenty of water is all that is required to push the plants and get them to flower in a very short period. The grower, however, with his houses mostly devoted to stock not requiring much over 50 degrees at night, and just growing one hundred, or a few over, of Spiraeas for Easter, I would suggest to let the plants come along now on top of a bench. Give them plenty of time ; the stock will be all the better for it, and won't require much pushing toward the last three weeks be- fore Easter. EASTER Folder Samples Will be Ready February 15th Write To-Day for Full Particulars HcNeffSwenson Company High Grade Floral Publicity 220 So. Michigan Ave. Chicago, III. Give credit wberecredit la due — Mention Exchange Lettuce Plants Fine, greenhouse grown, Grand Rapids Lettuce Plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong, 2H-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. SMILAX. Bushy, 2>4-m., $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. Best varieties, 2H-in., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. HARDY rVY, Double ALYSSUM, VINCA Variegata. Fine 2H-in., S2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. WUi help all aronnd H yon mention the BxcbMW California PRIVfT Cuttings For Quick Buyers, at Bargain Prices frank Marra B^o.i liltlcSilveW. will help all aronnd if yoa mention the Eschange CYCLAMEN ec; 4H-in., 20c. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— Gol- den and White Chadwick, 4c. GERANIUMS. Mme. Salleroi, Rooted Cuttings; $1.00 per 100; S9.00 per 1000. Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS. 319 Onondaga Ave.. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Rpciproclty— Saw It In the Exchange Oregon Rose Bushes HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Pots, Tubs 35c. HARDY PERENNIALS Mountain View Floral Co. ^^Sc"^- Will help all around If you mention the Exchange —SHAMROCK-: OO; 2H-in. S4.00 per 1 pots, S2.50 per 100. Special rges^on ^ «.s.etterT ' The Home Write them rou i GERANIUMS Nutt, Bucliner, Castellane and otliers. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. $20.00 per lOOO. Dracaena Indivisa. 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. SALVIAS. Rooted Cuttings. 60c. per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW. Double white. 2-in., $2.00 per 100, VINCA Variegata. 3-in. pots, $3.60 per 100r2-in, $2.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1.00. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. - Delanson. N. Y. Give credit wherecredltlB due — Mention Exchange The Exchange-Alert and Un-to-date February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 30: Easter Roses Get Busy 'With the Fat Stock If you are going to look forward to a lot of fine pot Roses for Easter it is time you are getting busy. For the man who grows Roses successfully in benches for cut flowers it is hardly necessary to call attention to how to handle either the hybrid perpetuals or the ramblers, not that either one of them would want a Rose house temperature now, but that proper ventilation is absolutely necessary, especially with the ramblers, in order to get the desired results. A windy house and low temperature for a rambler which has been kept a little warm, means dis- figured foliage on account of mildew. Don't put the plants in too high a tem- perature now — 50 degrees or just a little over will do nicely. As the plants start to make growth, go over them and prune out undesirable wood, but be careful. Severe pruning means loss of flowering wood on the ramblers. Let the plants have all the room they need, and a little more if you have it to spare. One is apt to place the pots close together when starting out, and there is danger to leave them in that way a little too long. You won't overlook to prune the hybrid per- petuals back hard. All of the small wood can be cut out dean, while about 6 inches or so of the heavy wood should be left: three good eyes is about right. Canterbury Bells If you have not pot grown stock of Canterbury Bells it is a rather uncer- tain matter to get them in for Easter. They need to be well rooted in the pots they are in, and object to forcing of any kind. If grown in a high temperature before April, they won't move one bit faster than the ones in a cool house, and the first thing you know is that they be- gin to damp off, and that's the end. Plants which have been in the field dur- ing Summer and potted in late Fall, it they did not have a chance to become well pot bound, must be handled carefully and the Slower you go about in trying to push them, the better all around, and instead of insisting on getting them in on time, you will be money in pocket by letting them flower when good and ready. If you have pot grown plants on hand they can stand a temperature of about 48 degrees, and in a couple of weeks from now 50 degrees won't be too much, and they soon will begin to shove their flower shoots above the foliage. When that happens you can look forward to flowers in about a month. It is remarkable how slowly the average florist begins to recog- nize the great value of these fine plants. There cannot be anything of easier cul- ture, nor a better seller, than these Cam- panulas. Bulbs The Matter of Making Them Pay You will never get the most out of your bulb stock until you" make up your mind to keep a correct record of, first, what you get out of it. You cannot name an- other business where men are more care- less in the ways and means employed re- garding keeping a record of what is being done than there is in ours. As long as we can meet our bills one way or an- other, and at the end of the year appear to be a little ahead on the preceding one, we are perfectly contented with every- thing. This condition isn't quite as bad as it was years ago, yet I am positive that there are many of the smaller re- tail growers who don't know what it is to keep a record as to what is being done. They order so many thousands of Paperwhite Narcissi, La Reine or Yellow Prince Tulips, so many Hyacinths and the same number of Double Von Sions as has been the practice for years back. Just which variety really pays or which one is being grown at ' an actual loss he doesn't know. There is such a thing as over-doing it, but without a record how can anyone tell how many flats of bulb stock and of the sorts they consisted of were used last Easter? Also how many were brought in during the Winter months, and the amount realized out of them? Fully thirty years ago there was a cry about there being no money in forcing bulbs, and we hear the same today. Still, we find plenty of prosperous men engaged in this line, and they consist of men making use of the proper system, HYBRID AND OTHER RQSES FOR EASTER FORCING "'""^'^^''iate DELIVERY Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses We , -strong forcing two-year-old dormant, low-budded stock, in the follow Price, 75 cts. or 5 (of one variety), S15.00 per $140.00 per 1000 (Immediate deUvery). ALFRED COLOMB. Carmine crimson. ANNE DE DIESBACH. Bright carmine. BALL OF SNOW. Large, pure white. BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. Satiny pink. CAPT. CHRISTY. Flesh color, deepening to center. CLIO. Satin blush. DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Bright vermilion. EARL OF DUFFERIN. Rich velvety crimson. FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. The finest white in existe GEN. JACQUEMINOT. Brilliant crimson. JOHN HOPPER. Bright rose, with carmine center. LA FRANCE. Peach-blossom pink. MABEL MORRISON. Pure white, shaded pink. MARGARET DICKSON. White, with pale flesh ce MARSHALL P. WILDER. Cherry rose and carmir MAGNA CHART A. Dark pink. MME. GABRIEL LUIZET. Ught, satiny pink. MRS. JOHN LAING. Rich, satiny pink. MRS. SHARMAN-CRAWFORD. Deep rosy pink. PAUL NEYRON. Lovely dark pink. PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN. Dark crimson mai ULRICH BRUNNER. Cherry red; grand Rose. For prices, see above. Everblooming Bush, or Baby Roses MME. NORBERT LEVAVASSEUR (The original Baby Rambler). A dwarf-growing, everblooming Crimson; Rambler. Tliis blooms when a small plant and forms, clusters of flowers as large as the Crimson Rambler 85 cts. for S, S16.00 per 100. CATHARINE ZEIMET. A white Baby Rambler Rose, larger and better flowers than the type. An important fact is that it has the true Rose perfume in a high degree 85 cts. for 5, 816.00 per 100. BABY DOROTHY. The same in habit as Baby Rambler but the color of the flower is similar to Dorothy Pi rkins. Baby Dorothy when planted out flowers perp< tu dlv from Spring until Autumn. S5 cts. for bundU MRS. WM. H. CUTBUSH. A grand acquisition i Baby Rambler class. Color intense crimson and excep- tionally free flowering. 85 cts. for 6, $16.00 per 101) Arthur T.Boddington SEEDSMAN 342 W. 14th St., New York City nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Frau Karl Druschkl, or Snow-White Rose PRINCE D'ARENBERG Free powo-. strong neck, flowers averaging 40 petals to Richmond's 22 with which it is identical in color and profusion of bloom. Does not so to sleep m Wmter or turn blue. 75c. each. 18.00 per doz., S30.00 per 100. $260.00 per 1000. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. SUNBURST, $12.00 per 100. AARON WARD, HILLINGDON. $10.00 per 100. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK, from outside. smaU. $15.00 per 100. P" in, ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS HELEN TAFT, POCOHONTAS, $6JX) per GLORIOSA, S5.00 per 100. $40XX) (50.00 per :. w. WA 1000. BONFIRE, BENORA, ARD. ALMA WARD. WHITE IRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA. $15.00 uer 5i,V.M,'5.'i'.?'^{„fi'.!i!i- ^S^iyyv.*^"-™" P" looo- c. w. ward, alma ward, white loo. ^ TOESS »3.M wo $?5^ ^WO ™ ENCHANTRESS, BEACON and ENCHAN- MADAME CHERAU, MADONNA, tlOM IQi discount for at! Wders accompanied by cash and received before February lat. WASHINGTON FLORISTS' CO., '^Trls'""'' Alexandri IRIS a,Va. Springfield, Mass. The Hampden County Improvement League is making an effort to create more interest in horticulture, and has aslred the various societies to appoint commit- tees of three to meet a lilce committee of the Leagrue to investigate and recommend what action shall be talten. The Hamp- den County Hort. Society held a meeting Jan. 27 to name its committee. This e.xtreme cold January, has given greenhouse men a dhance to "set up nights" and burn coal ; the continuous high winds made it very difBcult to main- tain a proper heat. 6. 0 0000 Invested now in -ii'cr ready for 3- and 2-y ear-olds'^ in 4-in. %P %P %P »P At Easter Time ots, ready for 5- and Write today to -^LEEDLE^KS ^""^ "^^'^^ "«* ENGLISH IVY PETER WENK, Ozone ParK,N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In tbe : Best Equipment in United States 302 SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Washington, D. C. There is more activity in the stores this week than there has been for some time. Weddings and dinners, with funeral work, have kept most of the stores busy. Stock is coming in better and more plentifuUy. especially in Sweet Peas and Violets. The Spring weather of the past week brought a number of street fakers down from Philadelphia and New York. The Florists' Club met Tuesday even- ing and nominated officers for the com- ing year. A meeting held last week in Anacostia before the Public Utilities Com- mittee to extend the car line frojn Ana- costia to the district line through the eastern section, was well attended, but looked more like a florists' meeting. Those present were A. Gude, Alex. Gar- den, C. L. Jenkins, R. L. Jenkins, Christ Shellhorn, J. J. Bickings, Geo. Hess, M. J. MeCabe, A. G. Taibert. Miss Atwell, manager for F. H. Kramer at his 9th St. store, is on the sick list. „ Sam Everett, formerly with Oehmler, is now with Geo. Shaffer. A new flower store will open shortly on 14th St. in Mt. Pleasant. Bob Shoch of the M. Rice Co., Phila- delphia, was in town last week. The Florists' Exchange Baltimore, Md. McKinley Bust Decorated Bedecked with numerous Carna- tions, and festooned with Smilax, the bronze bust of ex-President William Mc- Kinley, standing in the lobby of the Post Office, last Thursday, attracted much at- tention. As in past years the members of the Oriole Letter-Carriers' Association have taken this method of observing the birthday of the murdered President. William Seideleich, Woodlawn, Md., has made his appearance again with pot plants and cut flowers. The Cauners' Exhibition Livingston Seed Co.'s booth was represented by A. W. Livingston and R. B. Strader. The Knox Seed Co. was in charge of Lucier W. Hurff. John H. Allen Seed Co., Sheboygan, Wis., was in charge of W. B. Lucas, D. D. Rollins, E. M. Pamley and T. H. Hopkins. F. H. Woodruff, Milford, Conn., was represented bv W. H, Woodruff, and J. F. Woodruff. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, had a neatly arranged booth with samples of seeds and sugar Com; represented by John C. Leonard, S. F. Leonard, John M. Gentz, and Mr. Southerland. Chisoholm Scott Co. had Peas. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y., was represented by W. C. Lang- bridge and Chas. P. Guelf. D. M. Ferry Co., Detroit, Mich., was also represented. The Everett B. Clarke Seed Co., Mil- ford, Conn., was in charge of F. M. Clarke and Arthur B. Clarke. W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago, repre- sented by Mr. Wingier. Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich., repre- sented by A. L. Rogers, president, and G. W. Warren. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn., were exhibitors. Hogg & Lythe, Ltd., Toronto, Canada, had samples of Peas and were repre- sented by J. F. Garfat and J. H. Hogg. The Grasselli Chemical Co., Cleveland, was represented by W. C. Mills and C. L. Forthuber Bros., Kitridge Label Co., Chicago. Gary Brokerage Co., Waukesha, Wis., The Everett B. Clarke Seed Co., and D. M. Ferry Co., were each repre- sented. The Continental Co.. Baltimore, had a booth with lattice work and Laurel, also Wistaria in full bloom. Landreths, Bristol, Pa., had rather an attractive booth, well arranged, showing their new Tomato Northern Latitude, growing in pots and bearing fruit. They were represented by S. Phillips Landreth, J. A. Hicks, P. M. Minister and O. V. Spedden. Fred Eberhart, Howard St., was on the job decorating most of the booths with over 200 palms and 250 ferns, Smilax, Laurel, Azaleas and cut flowers. This is the first show the writer ever attended where the public were given cut flowers so freely. Every booth, too, had either plants or cut flowers. J. L. T. The Market Revived GOOD PLANTS NOW IN GREAT DEMAND AGAIN Look What We Can Offer You-Cheap and Good NEPHROLEPIS Scottii, Boston, Harrisii, Whitmani, Schol- zeli. 7-in. sizes, as big as a washtub, 75c. to li.oo; 53^-in. and 6-in. (with exception of Whitmani), 35c., 40c., 50c. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 6-in. pans, 35c., 40c., 50c. CYRTOMIUM Falcatum (Holly Fern). iJ^-in., 25c. to 35c. FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5-in., 5j^-in., 6-in., 7-in. 25c., 35c., 40C., 50c., 75c. ARECA lutescens robusta. 4-in., made up of 3 plants, 25c. KENTIA Fofsteriana and Belmoreana. iH-'m. pots, made up of 3 plants, 40C., 50C.; single, iM-in., Fofsteriana or Bel- moreana, 40c., 50C., 60C., 75c.; Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs, 65 to 75-in. high, S4.00 to $5.00. COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in., 25c.; made up, 30c. PRIMULA Obconica. In bloom, 4-iri., loc.; PRIMULA Chinensis, high colors, 4-in., loc; 5}/2-'m., 20c. CINERARIA Hybridum. Best strain, 3-in., 7c.; 4-in., loc; 5-in., 53^-in., 6-in., 20c., 25c., 35c. ENGLISH IVY. 3-in., 7c.; 4-in., loc. FERNS for dishes. Assorted. 2}^-in., 4c.; 3-m., 6c. PTERIS Wilsoni. In 6-in. pans, 25c. CYCLAMEN. 53^-in., 6-in., 35c., 40c., 50c. HYACINTHS. Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse, best white; Grand Maitre, lavender blue; King of the Blues, dark blue. Out of coldframe. Our own importation. Iio.oo per 100. DOUBLE TULIPS. Variegated. Yellow and red. 3-in. and 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. VON SION NARCISSUS, or DAFFODILS. 3-in. and 51^-in. pots, I3.00 per doz. pots. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, 4, 5, 6, 7 tiers, 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. LILIUM Multiflorum. 53^-in. pots, for Easter blooming, 25c., 35c., 50C. RHODODENDRONS. 12-in. tubs, full of buds, $1.25 to $1.50. We are the only importers of AZALEAS, of which we have made a specialty for the last 25 years. We have the well- known, best double pink Mme. Van der Cruyssen, 5H-in., 6-in., 7-in., 8-in. pots, 60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25, I1.50 to $2.00. Vervaeneana. Best double rose variegated, large flowering, 5J^-in., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 60c., 75c., $1.00, Si. 25, $1.50 to S2.00; Niobe and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double variegated; De Schryveriana, double variegated; Apollo, best red; and other well-known varieties; 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2. 00. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk only. Cash with order, please. Please state if you want stock shipped in or out of pots. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 West Ontario Street, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower, Importer and Shipper of Pot Plants New England States New Haven, Conn. Notes The Yale "Prom" is every year more or less the occasion of a rusli of business with all the florists. This year there does not seem to be so much doingj in the way of large decorations, but the demand for cut flowers and corsages is greater than ever before. CattleyaB, Lilies of the Valley, Violets, and Sweet Peas sold well, and were in plentiful supply as also were Tulips, Narcissi, bulbous stock in general. Roses and Carnations are very scarce and prices are ruling high. Walter E. Cook, of the Stumpp and Walter Co., New York, was in town on the 28th ult. H. H. Kelsey, the genial superiuten- (Jent of the DooUttle Floral Co.'s green- houses, is rejoicing over the advent of a little daughter. At the establishment of James Bruce, business is going along nicely. lie ' highly pleased with his Roses this \Vi ter. He will replant his Rose hou.se e tirely with new stock this season and intends growing Killarney Brilliant an( some of the other newer ones. Sweet Peas are at present an imposin; sight in the large span roofed house o Slocombe Bros. The luxui-iant gr..wtl and the strong and healthy haulms aver age 9ft. in height. Three thousanc blooms a day, with stems 1.5 in. ionj^. i: the average daily picking. Freesias an( A'iolets are also in profusion. It is t pleasure to note that the Knight & Strucl Co. have secured and are disseminatins some of John H. Slocombe's latest Dahlit novelties and his famous strain of Cos mos. This is highly appreciated by all his gardening and florist friends. Champion and Co. report a good steady run on funeral work and cut flower busi- ness generally. They had charge of the decorations for the Cloister Club. The demand for orchids was particularly heavy for making up corsages which wrie worn by "Prom" guests at Battel Chapi'l and other social functions connected with the occasion. At Charles Myers', business was K.ind during the early part of the week, lie has executed several private table decora- P. J. Van Baarda, -representing Joseph Breck c& Son, Boston, was a recent visi- tor attending to the interests of his firm. He reports business as good, and is loud in the praise of the new Antirrhinums which the firm is specializing in. The S. H. Moore Co. report that busi- ness in general is moving along nicely. The usual funeral work which the con-' cern specializes in keeps the stafl: busy. Although 'Violets are not so prevalent nowadays on the occasion of the Promer nade, still the company handled 10,000. There was noted a choice consignment of Killarney Queen from N. H. Sherwood which was remarkable for clean, vigorous growth. Charles Munro has already rebuilt two of the houses that were recently de- stroyed by fire, and they ar« stocked with Geraniums and general bedding plants. The other Rose house will be completed and ready for planting with young stock from A. N. Pierson. Inc., next week. For the present Mr. Munro has contracted with the leading Rose growers through- out New England to supply his custom- ers, and is receiving fresh shipments daily. At present he is cutting a fine lot of Lilium giganteum. Tulips, Narcissus, and Sweet Peas. William McMillan, late of Newburgh, N. Y., succeeds William Rowe as head gardener for Joel Sperry, Whalley ave. Mr. Rowe is moving to Milford where he will engage in business for himself. The Horticultural Society The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Haven County Horticultural Society was hdd at 400 State St., on Tuesday evening, Jan. 27. The presi- dent, Howard P. Brooks, occupied the chair. There was a large attendance of members and the new secretary, W. C. Mcintosh, occupied his oflicial position for the first time. Announcement was made that, the society would receive a {Continued on page 304) J The Florists' Exchange 303 From the Royal Horti- cultural Society, West- minster, S. W., Sept. 9, 1913. "Your Gladiolus 'Peace' is now in full flower at Wisley and is a very beautiful variety, strong and doing well," From Messrs. Dobbie CSk Co., Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. £th, 1913. "With reference to the bulbs of Gladiolus 'Peace,' we have to say that these have turned out true and very fine indeed." From Messrs. V/arnaar C& Co., Sassenheim, Holland, Sept. 15, 1913. "We beg to inform you that we were awarded with a Certificate of Merit by the Dutch Bulb Growers Association meeting in Haarlem for Gladiolus ' Peace.' We have very fine blooms of it and think it a very good bloom for late work. It grows very strong and flowers freely."- From Wilhelm Pfitzer, Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 10th, 1913. "The growth of ' Peace ' is robust and the foliage has a remark- ably dark green color. The flowers are large and the spikes are producing a good impression. Taking altogether, ' Peace ' is a remarkable variety." '■;■:.:■■'£'" 1214- F SX NORTHWEST WASHINGTON.D.C. STxae 28, ISl--^ Mr. ArtTiur Covree, Berlin, K.T. ■bear Sir: V/e ai-e rettu-Jiing ty express today the Gladiolus bulbs, the variety. Peace. WJiioh you so kindly gave to try for i:orcii>e indoors. We are pleased to state that they beat anything for erowlng/fchat we have ever Been. JS'n.ey cmt^ in very early, earlier than the other varieties anS^ the spikes were so fine that we sent for a photOBrapher to photograh the first ones, tut through sotne mishap ws never suoceeaed in gettilig a good photograph of them. They were without oxeeption the finest spikes of gladiolus that we have ever seen any place or any where, and for indoor growing they seem to he a perfect success. We Tomain, Very tr'Uly yours, NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT "PEACE" FOR FORCING Send for Illustrated Catalog containing the cream of the World's Best. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist MEADOWVALE FARMS BERLIN, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange 304 The Florists' Exchange NEW ENGLAND STATES— Continued grant of $100 from the State Board of Agriculture. Plans of work for the year were discussed and formed, and generally speaking, the society has entered on what has every indication of being a successful year. It was voted to hold exhibitions every meeting, and points will he awarded to exhibitors for a cup to be presented by the society at the close of the season. John H. Slocombe exhibited a splendid lot of Anton Zvolanek's new Sweet Peas which commanded much admiration. President Brooks and Secretary Mcintosh were appointed delegates to attend a meeting in the Senate Chamber of the Capitol, at Hartford, on Tuesday, Feb. 2 and 3, to arrange for the formation of a State Fair Association. The meeting was called by Leonard H. Healey, secre- tary of the State Board of Agriculture. Before adjourning there was an interest- ing discussion among the members. Messrs. Bruce, Rathgeber, Shaw, Slo- combe and Bell briefly addressed the meeting. J. K. Hartford, Conn. Counter trade at Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., is steadily increasing, and the demand for flower and vegetable seeds for early inside planting is active. Travelers orders are coming in in a very satisfactory manner. At Weeber & Don's, 114 Chambers St., the whole store force, which has been in- creased this week, is very busy working on orders and putting up stock. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., are always up-to-date. This week they are again indulging in poetry, but it is not a Candlemas Day stanza, but one on St. Valentine's Day ; read the poetry and do not forget the ad. The poetry is good and the ad. tells about good stock. E. S. Drake of the Cedar Hill Green- houses is cutting some, fine Lilies. His Paperwhites are all gone. Carnations and in fact aU other stock are coming along fine. Robt. Marchant of Huntington st. has been cutting some fine Sweet Peas. The Carnation crop has been very good thus far, notwithstanding the poor weather. Vincent Olmsted of the Coombs force of Main st. has been home with illness for a fortnight, but is now on the road to recovery. John Coombs of Main and Benton sts. has been laid up with a severe cold for the last two weeks, and will be for a few Charles ' K. Swenson of Elmwood, Conn., is laid up with a severe cold. The work is being carried on by his able fore- man, Frank D. Ranny. Stock is scarce at this place, about the only thing show- ing are Carnations and very few of those. All of their Paperwhites are gone. The twenty-third annual meeting of the Connecticut Pomological Society opened on Feb. 2 at the Gov. Foot Guard Armory on High St., this city. The Connecticut Nurserymen's Asso- ciation held a meeting at the Hotel Bond on Wednesday with luncheon. Geo. G. MoClunie. Providence, R. I. St. Valentine's Day Business has been considerably better, there being several large funeral services, and the work was well spread among the florists. St. Valentine's Day is tie outlook for the flower stores at the present time. Windows of heart shaped ■boxes with cupids, arrows and hearts are in evidence as a reminder to the public. St. Valentine's Day generally clears the city out of small blossoms, Violets and Sweet Peas especially. McKinley's birthday had but little or no effect on the local trade, but with one exception the flower stores of this city made no effort with special window dis- plays. Notes and Prices Daffodils are coming ia in great quantities and lowering the market from 4c. to 3c., with a further drop in sight. Carnations still remain scarce, selling at 3c. and 4c. Roses are plentiful to satisfy the demand, but the market remains very firm. Tulips are coming in better, and selling at 2c. and 3c. Easter Lilies, $8 a hundred; Violets 50c. and 75c. a hun- dred; Sweet Peas, 50c. to $2 per hun- dred. Marguerites have been very scarce, We Want To Send You This Book On Canna Information a HOSE who saw the advance sheets say there has nothing equal to it ever been pub- lished, containing such a collection of valuable, dependable Canna information. It's not alone informative — it's decidedly read- able, without being a lot of floriated gush. It stands for the Canna where Vincent's book does for the Geranium. Antoine Wintzer, you will agree, comes pretty close to being the leading Canna authority of this country, and he had put his stamp of approval on every word in the book. This means the book is an authority. Just glance at this table of contents. Contents Pages Pages A Little Sojourn to the Home of the Canna Wizard 3^ The Canna's Ancestors — A Peep into Their Past 5-6 How the Canna Came into Its Own — And the Part Antoine Wintzer Played Therein 7-8 The Naming of The Swastika Brand of Cannas — Or How the Name Was Wished upon 1 J. Lily— Canna Seed. Preparing Beds Planting Dry Weather Helps Conserva- C. & J. Roses — The Joy Givers. . General Catalog Brand— Our Own Develop- ment 10, 11. 12, 13, Color Chart aHIS is the first time to our knowledge that so complete a color chart has been pub- lished. Those of you who know Cannas, fully appreciate what a difficult task it has been to compile this chart, and how invaluable it will be. We will send you this book at our own expense. There are no strings to our offer. Simply let us know you want it, and one of the very first copies coming from the press will be sent you. K THE CONARD & JONES CO. !ii Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PA. a ffiifiLniriLriLJitfiffiffiffiififfiififfiaaaiBatfiffiifi a and wha,t few there has been are short stemmed' and sell at $1 a hundred. Robert Johnston and James Burke of Warwick have been on the sick list, but are now able to get around. Macuair made a special window display of Carnations at the Weybosset sit. store. Olney Williams is bringing in pans of Daffodils. John Marshall of 'Centerdale has a house of Spencer Peas that are coming into crop. The sympathy of the trade is with Mr. Astle, the Dahlia man, in the loss of ' A. BOWEBS. Bridgeport, The weather continues stormy, there being but one pleasant day this week, which makes it bad for bringing out blos- soms of any kind. Some of the florists are cutting double Daffodils and Tulips. Sweet Peas are coming in fairly well. Carnations continue scarce. There have been several weddings the past week, and club dinners at the Brook- lawn Country Club, where a large quan- tity of palms, Bay trees, Smilax and cut flowers were used. Robert Hawkins of Main st. reports business as being very good. He fur- nished the decorations for two large wed- dings lately. One at the Park ave. Tem- ple, where large quantities of wild Smilax were used. There were three large arches made of Smilax, back of the chancel rail, palms and Bays being banked on either side. The pews for the guests were marked off with large bunches of Pink Killarney Roses, tied with pink satin rib- bon. He also had the decorations for a wedding at the Stratfield Hotel. The Park Gardens and Flower Shop furnished the flowers for a dinner party at the Country Club last week, which called for a goodly number of choice blooms. The centerpiece was made of Easter Lilies, James E. Beach of Park Ave. furnished the decorations for a reception and dance at Marina Park. His regular trade is holding up well ; Roses are coming in more plentifully despite the cloudy weather. With G. C. Bouton & Son of Myrtle ave. trade continues good ; they had several bridal bouquets to make last week. They are preparing for a large Spring trade in bedding plants, etc. They are com- mencing to cut Daffodils, which are sell- ing well. F. E. B. S. A. F. 0. H. that ilius A. Peterson & Sons, of Cincinnati, lio, submit for registration the Be- nia described below. Any person ob- 3ting to the registration or to the use the proposed name is requested to tratio ecretary : o the regis- ._ _ , made three .. ^eks from this date. Raiser's description: — Seedling, result of cross between Lonsdale's light pink sport of Gloire de Lorraine, and Soco- trana. Strong, robust grower from 12in. or 181n. to 2ft. in height; flowers are borne in great profusion; male flower is l%ln. to 2in. across and four-petaled; female flowers five-petaled and very rare; color of flower a soft, delicate satiny pink, a shade lighter than Glory Succeeds and leaf mould with id added. Temperature while in bloom, 56 deg. to 58 deg. at night. Name "Melior.' January 31, 1914 JOHN TOUNG, Secretary. "The Modern Gladiolus Grower" The first number of a modest little serial publication to be devoted to the Gladiolus, its cidtivation, uses and imr provement, has reached us from Calcium, New York, where it is edited by Madison Cooper. The issue will he monthly, and the annual subscription is 50e. The con- tents of this first number include articles from recent numbers of The Floeists' Exchange and one or two other journals, together with original articles on Gladioli in a Dry Season, and Testing New Varie- ties, with other notes and comments. There is also a "Questions and Answers" Department. ■ advertisers, they will mention ' In The Exchange. February 7, 1914. CANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, home grown, strong dormant tubers, S2.00 to «6.00 per 100. Our Selection of Fine sorts, 82.50 per 100, S2D.00 per 1000. Asparatfua Sprengeri. iH-i- _ „ Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-mch pot*. . 5.00 Asparagus Sprengerl. 4-m. pots.. 8.00 Abutllon SarttzU. 2;i-mch pots.. 3.00 *'SS""."'.":.. *.""'■• •^°°- ■''"•: 100 »«oo **S^:..^.'.".°.'°''."^:.^r'"' 1-00 8.00 hrysanthemums , Rooted Cuttmgs 60 fine commercial variet es . S2.0D & 3.00 S16.00 & 20.00 Coleus. 25 sorts. Rooted Cuttings. . 1.00 8.00 Cupbea. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa. 4-inch pots 12.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa. 5-inch pots . — 20.00 EngUsh Ivy. 3^-inch pot.. ....... 8.00 Feverfew. Double white. Rooted Cut- tings 1-50 13.00 Fuchsias. Double and single, Root^ ,„«« Heliotrope. Light ( Cuttings Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- Lemon Verbenas. 2}i-'mch pots. .00 8.00 1.60 12.00 3.00 3.00 Moon Vine. 'True 'white. Rooted Cuttings Salvia. New sorts, I Salvia Splendens _ _„ Rooted euttings 1.00 8.00 Stevlo Compacta 1.25 10.00 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. -M pn H nnETghangp CYCLAMEN Splendens GIganteum Hybrids (August Seedlings), transplanted from flatsj ' nk, white, white with 100, $40.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Alp. Rlcard, John^ Doyle, Beauty Poltevlne, Jean Vlaud. Strong plants from 2Ji-inch pots, 13.00,: per 100. $25.00 per 1000. CANNAS Dormant tubers, 2-3 eyes. Chas. Hender- son, Chicago, Duke of Marlboro, McKln- ley. Mme. Crozy, Queen Charlotte. Flor- ence Vaughan, Egandale. $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. King Humbert, $4.00 per lOO. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Reciprocity — Saw it 1 Godfrey Callas STRONG PLANTS 3J^-inch pots, J5,00 per 100 Patten ® Company TEWKSBURY, - - MASS. Will help all around If you mention the Exchange GERANIUMS— In Umlted quantities Perkins, Castellane, PoiteWne, Trego, La Favorite and others, $18.00 per 1000. FUCHSIAS. In 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 HELIOTROPE. In 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. All dark. . FEVERFEW, Little Gem. 2M-.in., S2.O0 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 2H-tn.. $2.00 per 100. Plumosa, 3-in., $6.00 per 100. Cash to accompany order. I.E. Write 1 4 Tan TnmkBn At I read this adv N.Y. lors, pot plants* ^ $2.50 and semi- dwarf at $2.00 ,,„ SALVIA Bonfire. Ready March 1st, pot plants, $2.00 per 100. Flumosus. Ready now, $25.00 per 1000. Sprengeri. Ready now, $15.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Give credit where credit Is clue— Mention Exchange Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J.CHINNICKJRENTON,N.J. Keciproelty— Saw it In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 305 The World's Best Cannas and if they are not improvements We try out all new introductions for at least two years before endorsing c existing sorts, or decided novelties, we do not offer them to you. _ , , , The following varieties of recent introduction stand out prominently as the best of their respective types and colors and you make no mistake in accepting our endorsement of the 1 maKe no misia,.e m ...oi...^b ..«,---.. varieties here offered, ., , . , ^ , ^ „ SPECIAL. Note the reduction in price ol the three Icaders-Hungaria, the ideal pink, Gustav Gumpper, yeU. and Mrs. Alfred F. Conard popular saknon-pink. Gustav Gumpper. Another season's trial strengthens us in again recommending this as the ideal rich yellow bedding Canna; the flowers of good size are held well above the fo- liage, the fine trusses always clean looking ; in habit of growth very uniform; color a rich golden-yellow, a shade that has been missing heretofore and which can be seen as far as the eye will carry. 3i4 to 4 feet. 20c. each, $1.25 per doz., S7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Hungaria. The ideal pink bedding Canna; flowers large, in good sized trasses, produced early, freely and continuously, in color not unlike that of the Paul Neyron Rose. Compared to all other pink varieties, it possesses a softness and refine- ment not found in any other sort: 3 to 3J^ feet. 20c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Louis Revcrehon. This was one of the best dark-leaved red- flowering varieties in our trials during the past three years. A block of about 2000 plants attracted great attention. The flowers are very large, of a cochineal-red color, very freely produced on vigorous plants with light bronze foliage. 4H to 5 feet. 10c each, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Meteor. There are two varieties of Cannas being sold under the name of Meteor, one a German introduction which can be bought very cheap. We offer the American variety and this is the Canna that you want, as it is the best red flowering Canna in commerce. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Mrs. Allred F. Conard. A most remarkable variety, with exquisite salmon-pink flowers of largest size in erect and abundantly furnished heads, so freely produced as to keep a superb showing of bloom for months above the rich green foliage. 4 feet. 30c. each, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Maros. The best white bedder; m color, about the sanie as Mont Blanc Improved, but it produces three or four times as many flowers, and as the old flowers shed themselves, it always presents a clean and tidy appearance. Maros, in our fields, attracted great attention, the rows formmg great broad, clean bands of white. Its habit is perfect, filling every requirement of a tip-top bedder. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Rosea Gigantea. Extra large flowers, borne in such abun- dance that the mass of color on each plant is truly amazhig; individual petals are 2}4 inches across; a deep, rich rose, almost a coral-carmine. 10c. each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. tlhlberg. Entu-ely distinct and one of the freest-flowering varieties we have ever grown. The flowers expand very full and are of a soft rosy-carmine; the throat of the flower is of a creamy-yellow and the edges of the petals, which are slightly crimped, are also pale yellow. This variety at- tracted much attention at our trials. 3 feet. 35c. each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Undine. Unquestionably the best of its type, and we heartily recommend it either for massing or as single specunens in the border. Its growth is dwarf and graceful, with green fohage, and its flowers, which are produced very freely, are of a bright orange-scarlet broadly edged with golden yellow; a most satisfactory variety in every way. 3M feet. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. William Bates. A splendid free-flowering pure yellow Canna that has attracted much attention. The size of its flowers, of its trusses, its habit of growth 'are all that can be desired; a variety that will become a great favorite. 5 feet, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. S20.00 .per 100. The' I Meteor and Uhlberg will be supplied in gro\ving plants, all others in dormant roots. 25 at hundred rates; 250 or more at thousand rates. We will supply 1 each ol the 10 varieties lor $2.00. We will supply 6 each ot the 10 varieties for $8.00. We also have an Immense stock of the standard varieties of Cannas and we wiU be pleased to quote special prices on your j HENRY A. DREER. Inc., ?^SK 714-716 Chestnut Street PA. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY Reniprocit: BeUp-To-Date BROTHER If you'are growing'the^newest and_best m Roses, Carnations OR Chrysanthemums your plants, as well as the flowers, are always worth money MY NOVELTIES in the above mentioned specialties will put you years ahead of your competitors Send Jot out IlluslTOIed List CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. . in the Exchange ROOTED Chrysanthemum (uttings GROWN COLD Smith's Advance, Unaka, Paclflc Supreme, Golden Glow, Dr. Enguehard, BonnaSon, $2.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000. PINE GROVt flORAl CORP., \^^1S?imr Will help all aronnd If yon mention the EschaBge CANNA BULBS Cannas 100 ,,S Beaute Poitevine 2.25 20.00 2.25 5.00 ^o7e4l^a";£r^::::: ::::::::: i:?i . . . 3.00 25.00 25.00 w<=r<>o''ve'".::::::::: 1.75 Many other varieties. Carefully packed; liberal extras for early orders. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Glvecreditwl..re.reaitfsaue-MentlonExcl,„Biro True, Freshly Cut, 2-3 Eyes Bronze Beauty. Chas. Henderson. Clnnahar David Harum Elizabeth Hoss Florence Vaughan. ; Gladiator Gladio-flora Hungaria 25.00 20.00 20.00 . D. Eisele 2.60 20.00 CANNAS and CALADIUMS why pay two prices I stock, and thei Mrs. Karl Kelsey. Musafolia New York Pillar of Fire Pres. Meyer have to pay express or freight on them? We deliver all cash orders express paid. Guar- antee pure, truc-to-name, first quality stock. We haven't the cash to pay S30.00 to S60.00 per week for advertising, but we give our customers a share by selling them A-1 bulbs at a figure no one else will reach. Write us what you need and we will quote you prices that will surprise you. Rubin 300 Souv. de A. Crozy. Uncle Sam 16.00 20.00 20.00 40.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Mixed. C. BETSCHER CANAL DOVER, 306 The Florists' Exchange Hot Air \s. Real Facts We are not blowing our own horn customers do it for us. We are letting our many vsatisfied See what these Florists of national repute say, then act. r. G. E. Buxton, Dear Sir: We h; Richmond, Ind., Jan. 29, 1913 I It aU y^ THE E. G. HILL CO. ■ N..H ve found it all you claim foi Mr. Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H, October 19, 1912. Dear Sir: Your light pink Snapdragon I consider the best color of any I have grown. Just the shad« a- Killarney rose and one that the ladies like, I have watched all the pink ones that are sent to the Boston market, but they are away behind your variety, am growing your variety now entirely. Very truly yours, S. J. GODDARD. Ellis, Mass., January 17, 1914. Ir. Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua. N. H. Dear Mr. Buxton: Your Killarney Pink Snapdragon as done remarkably well with us; the color just suits - — nd It is in great demand. A bench of PETER FISHER. Mr. Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. October 24, 1912. Dear Sir: We have grown your light pink Snap- ' ' 3 years, and are very much pleased ffi's; PATTEN & CO. Beverly, Mass., December 3, 1913 Mr. G. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. ) Dear Sir: We ha Snapdragon planted 4000 of your Killarney THE ABOVE PHOTO TAKEN MARCH 1st, 191J I5,000 pot plants ready now Price: $35. OO per lOOO, $4.00 per lOO Iookin_ iff a bench in four n we got from the same space planted to in nine. Your Snapdragon is the best that the^Boston market. Respectfully yours, A. A. PEMBROKE. Cash Please G. E. BUXTON, Nashau, N. H. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange K:r Snapdragons ^"'"■""""'" CLEAR WHITE and GOLDEN YELLOW They have been tested for over ten years, and have proved continual WINTER BLOOMERS., Now Offered For The First Time. Orders booked now for delivery after March i. Plants, $10.00 per 100 to The Trade. Cultural directions with every shipment. Stock limited. Orders will be filled in rotation. H. HUEBNER, Groton, Mass. GROWN FROM CUTTINGS Buxton's Silver Pink PHELPS BROS, everbloomlag White Flowers all Winter. 2-in. pots, Strong, well-established plan ready to start off at once, 84.00 per luu. GODFREY CALLAS. Only a few hundred left, nice stock, 3-in., Sc. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, CONN. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschange Albany, N. Y. GOLDEN GATE DAHLIA WINS Hundreds of blooms of this Dahlia were sold for $1 i>er doz. at the Piping Rock Horse Show, Oct. 13, 1913, and it was pronounced the finest Dahlia ever seen ; the Piping Rock Club is composed of the richest and most aris- tocratic people in America. No Dahlia in commerce can compare with Golden Gate in growth or flower; it is a common thing to find five blooms on a single stem, each bloom, eight or more inches in diameter. After those were seen at the Show, it was impossible to supply visitors with blooms. Stock limited. Prices to the trade for field grown tubers, $1 each ; $10 per doz. ; per mail or express as specified, smaller bulbs by mail, larger by ex- press. Write for wholesale list of other varieties. Disseminated by WILLIAM A. FINGER, Jr. Long Island Dahlia Gardens HICKSVILLE, L. I., N Y. ORCHIDS ORnumQrli We ^ow and aeU Orchids exclusively. ^ | | ^ | 1 1 U ^# the Best c the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. Orcliids. Semi-established CATTLEYAS ready for im- mediate delivery. Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAVCUS. N. J. Business in this city is at a stand- still. Our florists are busy at times with funeral work, and the cut flower trade seems to hold its own. Our publicity committee is making arrangements for St. Valentine's Day to advertise in our daily papers, and if possible get our news- papers to write up special articles of in- terest to the occasion. H. C. Eyres, North Pearl St., can con- gratulate himself that his entire staff is on the health list once again, as all hands reported for duty this week. The Rosery, Steuben St., was very busy last week with funeral work, turning out several blankets of Valley and Roses. The item in the Exchange of Jan. 24 in regard to their not being able to keep their plants from freezing during the cold wave was wrong, as the establishment is entirely heated by steam and they did not lose a plant. F. A. Danker, Maiden lane, reports funeral work the leader last week. Mr. Danker has some St. Valentine's Day sug- gestions in his window, which seem to attract the public. He also has a fine display of Lilacs in flower, the first of the season. His orchids are also very attractive. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange has been busy since the New Year began. Cut flowers are coming in freely but bulb stock seems to come in slowly. Prices are holding their own, and they clean up daily in all lines. Trade List Plants from Z'A-in. pots, S3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, Rose GERANIUMS, Ivy GERANIUMS, FICUS repens. Variegated VINCAS. Plants from 3-in. pots, 84.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, LEMON*TERBENAS, PASSION VINE, Hardy EngUsh IVY, PAR- S2.00 per strong plants, HYDRANGEA. New French varieties, bushy plants, 12 varieties, $3.00. rVY, Hardy English. 4-in. Sl.OO per doz. DAISIES. White and Yellow. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, 10c. each. DRAC/ENA Indivisa. 4-in. pots, $1.00 per doz CLEMATIS Paniculata SeedUngs. 75c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS— From soil, $1.00 per 100. HELIOTROPES, dark blue; FUCHSIAS, 4 varieties; SALVIA Bonfire; CUPHEAS; AGER- ATUM; Parlor IVY; Hardy EngUsll IVY; C. EISELE, Reciprocity— The seed trade also is starting up in good shape, and fiorists and market gar- deners are getting their greenhouse and hotbed seeds planted. The seed stores are busy putting up stock, and some are al- ready shipping seed orders out of town. The prospects for the year in the seed line, both retail and wholesale, are very and our seedsmen are preparing for big Syracuse, N. Y. Bulb stuff is plentiful and good. Golden Spur Daffodils Sell well ; but Vio- lets are scarce and not much in demand. In the Edwards' store more space has been given to the flower and plant de- partment, and a large stand with pyra- midal shelves has been built so that now palms, etc., can be seen from all parts of the store. Florists are not making any extra attempt at window displays. One of Quinlan's windows had a very artistic arrangement of Golden Spur Daffodils. G. C. Dumas, of Fulton st, who has a very large stock of hardy cut ferns, was in town trying to find customers. Bids for the Forestry College, Syracuse University, to cost $250,000, have been opened, but all were above the appropria- tion so were rejected. Now the plans will be modified. Cicero swamp, covering over 1000 acres, situated about ten miles from here, which has been a mecca for the florists in getting moss and ever- greens, is being cleared and drained and will in the near future be used for Celery and Onion growing. In the daily papers one reads advertise- ments of flowers for weddings, dinner parties, receptions, debutante parties and for funerals, but never a word that they are just the thing to cheer the sick. This, in the face of the fact that there is nothing going on in society and all the hospitals are crowded. These thoughts have been forcibly brought to my mind the past week, from the fact that my son is a patient in one of the institutions, having undergone an operation for appendicitis. Many friends honored him by sending beautiful flowers which, as the doctor said, made the room look like a conservatory. Need I say how much those tokens w-ere valued? H. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. The weather was of Spring-like order last week, and florists had an abundance of Spring flowers to offer, especially Daf- fodils and Tulips. Bulbous stock is com- ing in more plentifully as the days go on. Of course, there was other stock which shared in the demand, and Carnations were sold in quantities. There are too many of the ordinary quality and not enough of the fancy, although the sprink- ling of floral work, and the shortage of Roses helped to consume a good portion of the ordinary stock for making up. Roses are still scarce, that is in the medium and short grades, but the market is well supplied with high grade quality. The demand for Violets is gradually fall- ing, but Valley has held out well, and there is a good supply. Lilies continue scarce, also Am. Beauty Roses, and in many cases Milady takes the place of the latter. There are plenty of greens to supply all demands. E. C. B. February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 307 GERANIUMS CANNAS BEDDING PUNTS WE GROW CANNAS, GERANIUMS, BEDDING PLANTS BY THE MILLIONS That is our business, and to prove it we invite any one interested to critically inspect our stock. We have over 200,000 ft. of glass devoted exclusively to the growing of small plants in 2 and 3-in. pots. CANNAS vledged fact, by the largest standard by which for several kinds fro Alphonse Bouvler. ( Doctor Buddtoger. of large size, broi Eg'andale. Bronze foliage, mson, 5 ft... illiant scarlel foliage, 4ft. ^argest ey a idge - ■ ind . _ ,. mot fill orders n. 100 1000 flowers, 4 ft 2.00 IB.OO ' irence Vanglian. Green foliage, ich golden yellow, dotted red, 6 ft. 2.00 15.00 Gladiator. Strong vigorous grower, with fine green foliage, large heads yellow spotted of flowers, with red, blooms early and late, .. ways looks cheerful, 5 ft 3.00 25.00 Hlawatlia. Variegated foliage, large flowers with large crimpled petals, color delicate pink with border of clear cerise, 5 ft. 3.00 25.00 J. D. Elsele. Brilliant vermilion scarlet, SV- ft 2.00 15.00 Jean Tlssot. Intense brilliant ver- milion, with orange shading. 3% ft. 2.00 15.00 Mont Blanc Improved. Almost ite King Humbert. In this we ha highest type of orange scarlet flow- ers, combined with the finest type of bronze foliage 3.00 Iionlslana. I^arge vivid scarlet flow- ers, glossy green foliage 2.00 Mme. Berat. Pink flowers, green foliage, 4 ft 2.00 Mme. Crozy. Popular and valuable, rich orange scarlet flowers, edged with bright golden yellow, 4 ft 2.00 Mrs. Alfred P. Conard. Exquisite salmon pink flowers, of largest size, erect and abundantly produced, rich green foliage, 4 ft 10.00 Niagara. Rich deep crimson, with a wide Irregular border of deep golden yellow, dwarf grower 3.00 Patria. Intense light crimson, good for massing, 4 ft 2.00 Pennsylvania. Rich bright vermilion scarlet, strong robust grower, 6 ft.. 2.00 President Myers. Rich cherry car- mine, bronze foliage, 4 ft 2.00 Queen Ciarlotte. Rich pomegranate red, bordered with bright golden vellow, 31/2 ft 3.00 6.00 30.00 100 1000 Biollard Wallace. Canary yellow, large flower. i'A ft ?2.00 ?16.00 Bnbin. Bright scarlet flowers, dark foliage, 4 ft 3.00 2B.00 Bosea gigantea. Rich rose pink flow- ers of giant size 5.00 40.00 Souv. de Antoine Crozy. Beautiful red bordered with golden yellow, 314 ft. 3.00 20.00 Venus. The color is a gay rosy pink with mottled border of creamy vellow 3.00 20.00 win. Saunders. Bright scarlet, pro- duced In great clusters, often a foot across and each on branching stems, about 4 feet strong vigorous grower 5.00 40.00 Uncle Sam. Clear, deep orange flow- ers, borne in large clusters, hand- some luxuriant rich green foliage. 6 ft 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Kate Gray. Flowers 6 in. across, color a splendid shade of rich orange scarlet finely flaked and streaked with golden yellow tints, 5 ft 3.00 20.00 Wyoming. Orange scarlet flowers, dark foliage, 4% ft 3.00 20.00 NEW CANNAS OUR OWN 1914 INTRODUCTIONS $1.00 Each, Set of Six for $5.00 BBNVOI^A. A brilliant rich shade of Lincoln red, flowers are beautifully formed, and borne in great profusion, dark rich green foliage, showing a tinge of bronze, dwarf grower. eONZABO. Brilliant carmine, large flowers of waxy petals, enormous trusses, luxuriant dark bronzy green foliage, growing about SV2 ft. HOBATIO. Large waxy flowers of beautifully formed petals, brilliant bright golden yellow, crimson scarlet edge, yellow throat spotted red, foliage dwarf, robust, of good texture, deep rich green. JESSICA. A beautiful shade of rose carmine, flowers are large, trusses enormous, freely pro- duced throughout the entire season, dark bronzy green foliage, growing about 3% feet tAPEW. Medium to large flowers In large trusses which are profusely produced, the foliage Is a very dark metallic green overlaid with a bronze sheen, dwarf, sturdy grower, MBBCITTIA. Intense vermilion scarlet shading to pink at the base of petals, the foliage is clear rich green, grows about 3 ft high, an early and continual bloomer. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS A general assortment of bedding plants for immediate shipment. Special price on lots. Per 100 ACALYPHA 2 i"- Macfeeama $2.50 ACHYRANTHES Emersoni, Besteri Mosiaca 2.00 AGERATUM Dwarf 'WMte, Inimitable, Lit- tle Gem, Princess Pp,uline, etc. 2.00 ALTERNANTHERA anrea nana; Jewell, Seyboldi, Brilliantissimns, etc 2.00 ALYSSUM Giant, Dwarf, Double 2.00 ASPARAGUS Plnmosns and Sprengeri. Extra strong BEGONIA Vernon. Pink and white 2.00 liuminosa, Pfitzer Trinmphant 3.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 4.00 COLEUS Beekwitb Gem, Dnneraria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Ver- sobaffelti 2.00 HARDY POMPON Chrysantbemnms in a large as- sortment including all types 2.00 Per 100 Sin $3.50 3.00 5.00 3.00 FUCHSIA "IL"" Gerbert, Lieut. Manritz, Ma- rinka, Minnesota, Goetting- lam, etc S2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY Extra Strong Stock 2.00 HELIOTROPE Albert Deleaux, Ckieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bru- ant 2.00 LANTANAS A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har- kett's Perfection, Delicatis- sima, etc 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS Fine Stock 2.00 MOONVINE Noctiflora, Leaii 2.00 PETUNIAS Double Fringed Mixed Colors. 2.00 Double Fringed WThite 3.00 SALVIA Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO SCANDENS or Parlor Ivy 2.00 SMILAX Good Strong Stock 2.00 SWAINSONA alba, rosea 2.00 GERANIUMS We need not tell you how we stand on the Ge- ranium question, our name has become synonymous with Geraniums and to think Geraniums is to think Vincent to think Vincent is to think Geraniums; it has become our middle name. We have over a million in 2-in. and 3-in. pots, ready for immediate shipment, in the best assortment of standard varie- ties in the Country, representing the cream of thou- MARYLAND Our own introduction which we are now send- ing out is a semi-double, bright, fiery scarlet and is the result of a cross between La Pilote and Alph. Ricard and retains the good points of both parents, and unless we are very much disappointed, is a variety that will please the most critical. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. SCARLET BEDDER Introduced last year, is a variety that baa al- ready won a place in popular favor on account of its short jointed habit, and its freedom of bloom, medium size trusses of a pleasing shade of scar- NOVELTIES The cream of recent introductions from the leading originators of the world. From $1.00 per doz. up to 50o. eaeh. STANDARD VARIETIES We pride ourselves on our standard list; in It will be found such well known and popular varie- ties as S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, La Favorite, Mme. Landry, Jean Oberle, Berthe de Prisilly, Peter Henderson, Miss F. Perkins, etc., in great abundance of handsome stock. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000 for 2 in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 for 3 In. SPECIAL For $18.50 we will send 1000, 50 each of 20 varieties, our selection, either single or double. We have been sending out these collections for a num- ber of years, and they have given general satis- faction. 6000 for $105.00, 10,000 for $175.00, these assortments are made up of all good kinds and will make a collection that wUI be hard to beat Our new illustrated Geranium Catalog marki a new epoch in catalog making — ^is a maximum of the printers' art This catalog is now being mailed to the trade, if you don't get yours let us know. LOW EXPRESS RATES The Express R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO ^..^ , ..'ill lower the cost of nsportation considerable. Geraniums and other stock, packed for shipment, with about one-third of the soil removed, weigh about 200 lbs. to the thousand. The changes in our rates to some of the prin- ciple points per 100 lbs. are as follows: Old rate New rate St. Louis, Mo J2.00 $1.84 Denver Col 5.15 4.09 Chicago, 111 1.75 1.69 Butler, Mon 7.10 5.97 Dallas, Texas 3.75 3.75 San Francisco, Cal 9,00 7.7S New York, N. T 80 .76 Boston Mass 1.60 1.13 Albany. N. T 1.40 1.05 Buffalo, N. Y 1.20 1.13 Pittsburgh, Pa 1.00 .94 New Orleans, La 3.25 3.00 Growers of Plants for The Trade • White Marsh P. 0.,Md. cip^cU^-Saw It In^hT^ichanse 308 The Florists' Exchange RETAIL FLORISTS No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia Wreaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. JOS.G.NEIDINGER, A WREATH READY FOR THE FLOWERS PRICES 12 inch frame, when finished 22 inch . $6.00 per dozen 14 inch frame, when finished 24 inch . 7.00 per dozen 16 inch frame, when finished 26 inch . 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame, when finished 28 inch . 11.00 per dozen These leaves are treated with our new process, which gives them that rich, glossy appearance and preserves them for an indefinite length of time. THE HOUSE OF MERIT 1513-15 Germaiitown Ave. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES PHILADELPHIA, P4. IT WILL PAY YOU TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE NEW CARNATION A BRILLIANT I and NEW COLOR amongst CARNATIONS »;.<~;.»>.;.<~x.oo<..K~;~;~;~K«X~;"K'»I":";"X~^^^^ Advance Co^ •■340 Ehmann. Wm Albany Cut Flower Ei- Eisele, C. . ... .. chaige. Inc.. The..330 ElLott & Sons. Wm. Albert & Davidson ... 340 Emmans, Geo. M . . . AUS/J. K 322 Erne &.Mngd. . . Am. SpavmCo 290 Eskesen. Frank N.. . Ambacher, James. . . .330 Esler, John G Amer Wooden Ware Etter. M. S Mfg. Co., The 337 Eyres Horist Anderson, J. F..... Angermueller, Geo. H, Apbine Mfg. Co Appelgate Florist 1 Bros. . Mauger & Sons, W . •* May, L. 1 " - " ,„„ McOunie Saltford Flower Shop, .r Sauter, A .329 Sceery, Ed .296 Schliig, Mai.. .335 Schmidt, J. C. . .324 Schmitz, F. W. .333 Schneider, Chai .300 Schulz, Jacob.. J. E., ■^^f Metropolitan Material ■322 Mett;;'He:iy Schwake & Co., Inc.. Chas 340 Sratt, John.... Sealy, J. W.C 291 306 MicheUCo., Henry F. 285 Sharp, Partridge & Co339 — - - -^. ^ „ „, 308 MicheU's Seed House.285 Shellroad Chouses.. .286 ,,. i,Godfrey. 302 F etcher & Co., F. W.. 283 Michelsen & Co 296 Sheridan, Walter F.. .333 Badgley,Riedel&Mey- F oral Hill Gardens... 294 Michigan Cut Flower Siebrecht, Geo. C . . . 333 er,Inc 333 Forists' Hail Ass n... 329 Exchange. 328 Siebrecht, Walter R. Baer,Julius 323 Florists Telegraph De- Michler Bros. Co 324 Co., Inc 333 Baker The Florist.... 327 hvery.The... 322 Millang, Chas 333 Skidelsky & Co., S. S. Baldwin. Horist 326 Flower Shop, The .... 326 Mills The Florist, Inc . 324 284-94 - - • 327 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. Minge Floral Co., The.324 Skinner Irrigation Co., ^e...... 342 Minneapolis Floral Co.324 ~ 7.7.-. .7 i'^-^o Ill Moore, Hentz & Nash.333 294 Ford, Wm. P. 332 Mountain View Floral Bayersdorfer&Co,H.329 Fottler, Fiske Rawson q, 300 Smith, Henry. Bay State Nurs., The. 296 Co. ............. .282 MuUanphy, Flo ' -------- - Beaven. E.A 328 Frederick Wm J. ... 299 Murray, Samue Beckert. W.C. ...... 290 Freeman Orchid Co. . 308 Myer. Florist. . Begerow Floral Co.... 325 Fncdman Florist 323 Nagel, Rudolf.. Beflamy Bros.. 300 Fnedman. J. J 338 m..„„ i r Bemb Floral Co., The Bennett, C. A Bmow;^'Son,H.H'.298 Ford.M.CV. ,B.S.,Jr. .326 Smith & Co., E. D. Smith & Hemenway Co* Froment, H. E. , Frost, Chas Galvin, Thos. F. of Trade. Board Smith, Berger & &.', h! H . . . 284 Garland Gnhs Mfg. Co. .H.G Co., I Pub. Gasser;Co., J. M., .286 Man .329 Giblin&Co., .337 GoodseU, P. H... Show Gar- Soltau Fernery, B. 284 Standard Pump & En- Jos. G 308 gineCo., The c England Florist Standard Thermometer No. 15 "CONCENTRATING ON ONE TARGET" I ran in to see an advertiser last Thursday. "Say, Ad Man," said he, "I advertised everything I carried last week, and only got orders for ten kinds of stock." "Many of them.>" I asked. "Lots, but why only on ten articles P" he insisted. "Your audience got tired of the play and rang down the curtain. They didn't want a catalog; they wanted to know why they should buy of you, rather than of the man next door." "What would you do.^" "Advertise the ten and forget the rest this week," I answered. I met him again yesterday. "Ad Man," said he, "cut out the ad of the ten items. I'm all sold out." 298 .:.<.c..:~:.o>:'<"K«{'<~:'C«c«*{":'C"t">*<'C"X">C"W"M">*><*<*<">*>*>*>'><">*'"^^^^ """ supply v-o .; 296 New York Stable Ma- .323 334 Co., TheA.T Steuer, Eric A Stokes, Walter P.. Blackistone. J. Dan. Blackistone. Z. D. . BUtchley Co., The. Greater N. Y. Florists' Nicotinc'A ■■>..■■ 333 338 StoothoffCo., H „™ 'J*P'<'.=8"v-^296 NiessenCo,TheLeo.335 Storrs & Harrison Co. , Thos. J.... 290 Noe. L. M 333 284-300 .336 Stumpp. Geo. M 326 ,,„ Orchid. The 326 Stumpp & Walter Co. . 282 .«>» x-j... 332 Ouwerkerk, P 296 Sunlight" " ^' .333 GudeBros. Co 327 Palrthorpe Co., L 339 Index to Stock Advertised Tabi 300 I t Tree: 307 Handy Handles. 1 282- Heaters 284-88-90 Heating Appliar Grey Co., Thos. J 290 m„, i M Griffin, F.W.... 323 oSsUn. fciest.'. 296 Sunlight Double Gla P.R. "saSi Adiantum 298-300-35 Gera Ageratum 283-84- 290-99-305-06-07-21-30 Alternanthi Tulips 291-302 liums 2S1 85- Vegetable Plants. 290-300 Insecticides., 294-99I366-O5-O6-O7- Vegetable Seeds Verbeni 284-86-90-91 Lauri .339 Swarts, H. D. 299-300-08-21-30 : Pottery Co.. 337 Breck-Robinson Nurs 296 , August. Bunyard, A. t., Flo- Hatcher, John C . ,.J5t 325 Heacock Co., Jos. Burnett' Bros !!!!!... 290 Heinecken, Otto. . Burpee, W. A. & Co. 288- H«^CO' •„„ Palmer&Son,W.J...323 byracus uu i>. e ,,?M Park Floral Co., The.. 323 Tliompo.,- HabermehlsSons,J.J.326 Parker, John L 322 Co., J. D 292 2^" Parshelsky Bros 342 Thompson & Co., C. 325 Fattens Co 295-305 B 324 306 Pearce, George. 342 Thorbum & Co., J. M . 290 326 Pcckham Floral Co ... 299 Totty, Chas. H 305 300 p„n Tiij Florist 323 Traendly & Schenck , , 333 Pennock-Meehan Co., Travis Co., G. E 342 Violets. Sons. J.. 324 hXI^R. & Co.... 327 Hanford, R. G .322 s. s.. Perry ane Van Gelderen, G.W, ...340 Vaughi " ~ •" Peters & Reed Pottery Byer Bros. ...'.' 330 Henshaw & Fenrich.. .331 Caldwell The Woods- Herbert fiFleishauer, 284 philips Bros K man Co ■.^,-•329 "'="•'^■^...300-03 pi„ce & Co California Florist, The326 Hews &Co., A. H. . . .337 Pio-son, Inc., A- ^ California Rose Co. . .301 Higgins, E A .... .286 Pierson Co., F. R. Camp Conduit Co. . . .341 HigUand Park Green- pi„son. Magnus. Cann«ta,J. P 299 .houses. The 324 Pierson U-Bar Co Carbone Florist. . . 322 . ™finS" Bros . 337 puisbury, " ' Carnation Support Co., HlU Co., The E. G . .336 p;„e G: The 294 HiU Nursery Co., Inc., Q,jp Chicago Carnation ...Tu'. E>- •; -a ^^6 Pittsburgh Cut FIc Co!?. 294-336 HiKhings & Co 343 Co ChUds, John Lewis... 282 Hobbie, Ltd, . . 291 plantlife Co Chinnick, W. J 305 HoUywood Gardens. Christensen, Thos. P. .298 Ho ta & Olson , Qark, Florist 326 Holton & Hunkel Co aay&Son 339 Home Correspondei Seed Store Vercanteren, Emile.. 337 Vick'3 Sons, Jaa Pfaff&KendaU 340 Viereck, F. C Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. ' " - ■ ,296 Vincent, R.,Jr., .325 Virgi 308-21-30 m Cuttings.. 281- 307-30 285-94-99-300-05-06- Alvssum 282-83- 307-08-21-30 284-90-300-07-30 Gladiolus 282-84- Amoelopsis 296 286-87-90-91-303 Antirrhinum 283-84- Gloxinias 2S3-87-96 290-99-305-06-30 Hardy Perennials, 291- MISCELLANEOUS Macbinery. , , . ^'^r^::::'''it^ Heliotrope I'S Aph|»e 338 Magnolia Leav, A3para^s,.,,,,,281-82- „„...„.305j0^6.^7-21.30 ^pi':±::; ; ||°-|°2 ic^od;:.-.-.-.-,3 _„_.....-83-95-302.30 . ' ""^^06^^ gSlf Man^iSI".'" Bay Trees 282-91-96 j"' ■ 282-91-301 chiffons Belonias 282-83-84- Ivy-- • ■ ■ ■ ■ T,,,- Ay^^^^^X Qocks •= ... n,. nil onn .^lHl-lll-nz.l».'i-Ub-U/-^l-3U Qj^ _ y^ FJantJ CrepePapii-'.'.'.'.!!!!:329 Pots. oQo'oi'nK oo'Qno Cut Flower Boxes 328 Pumc 282-91-96-98-302 Cut Flower Holders Boxwood 296 """^= ^"206 CycasLeaves. Bulbs , .281 82-83- Yt^ti.ithi ' ' ' ■9ii.«3-87. Dagger Ferns. 282-91-301 2qu '287-96-91-96^99-300- 300-01 ••■^90 307-08-30 Japanese Maples, Siii Berberis 296 Kalmi^i, Sl-307 Blue Spruce 296 ^antani 322 ^^,U;.v;;::::i? i:S^^.^i||f \^^-. 281 Walker, Wm 324 284-85-86-87-88-89- ^y uin . 281 Wallis a Co., E. A. .'isn 290:91 ,.,.__ „„ Lycopodiu agnoiia ...,328 Manure.... .339-43 Moss 18-29-35 Nikoteen.... ....292 Nikotiana... 338 Pecky Cypre ,,,.329 Pipe 342 Pipe Fitting! Decorative Evergreens Walsh, Alfred E, 344 Warburton Florist.. . 292 Ward&Co., R. M.. Fiord Warendorff, A Washington Florists' .,„ 301 CaU. 334 Watchman's Qock & Candytufi 339 Supply Co ;| Califor;S:iirivet...^m. ,-326 C^ifomia Privet Cut-^^^ Lilium Giganteum. . .281- „of Directory of Reliable Ruscus.. *_o^ T?«tQ:i (4.^,,^..^ 322- c-__L ,J.M. 326 PoUworth Co., C, C, •s->^ Potter Floral Co. ^^^ Pulverized Ma"'» 328 Purnell. W.Z, Quak * 282.83-„- — ., , ,„,.„ 281-82-84- 5^''P'"=^ ■•/••■ 286-99-300-04-05-07-30 Marguerites, 283-87-91 UlyoftheValley...282-91 Lobelia 282-83-84-305 Ma: Retail Houses., 323-24-25-26-27 gSiine'. .' ,' .' .' .' .' .' Sheep Manure.. Envelopes Exhibitions ■2% Fancy Baskets.. --- Fancy Ferns Fertilizers ,. Florists' Supplies Weber & Co., C.S.... 3-1 .,324 Weeber&Don 2i Co3o8 Weiss & Sons Co., H. 300-30 s . . . . .».-,.-„- Mignonette 284-90 295-301-05-08 Mushroom Spawn , 290 Cuttings 292- Narcissus 290-302 94. 95-301-05-08 Nasturtiums 284-330 282-84-90 Nephrolepis.. . , -299-302 „mums,. .,294- Norwav Maples 296 Norwak Spruce 296 Nursery Stock.. 287-91-96 giving ?;"„«: .294-300- 0''H.!?^f'=<= ^;,%2?6 Grates 305-06-07-30 Orchids ,282-90-96-98-302 v-..^^.., .,... — ,, -,,-.,7 .;, -,- wuaser i_ity Mach. Co340 Welch Bros. Co Conard& Jones Co... 304 Howard s Flower Shop323 Quaker HiU Nurs 300 Wenk, Peter 00. ^,,^ „^ n« n7 Consumers' Fertilizer Howard. J. W. ... .339 ^uidnick G'houses . . . 292 Weston. Henry 298 ^, 300-05-06-07 Co 338 Hudson Carbon Co... 338 Ramsbnrg, G. S 290 West View Floral Co . 322 Chrysanthemum Cut- Coombs, Arthur 330 Huebner, H. , 306 Randall, A. L. Co ... . 336 Wettlin Floral Co .... 330 tmgr Coombs, Florist 324 IdlewUd Greenhouses. 324 Randall's Flower Shop327 WhUldin Pottery Co.. 337 ^.^ . Cottage Gardens Co., Igoe Bros 328 Rawlings. Elmer 300 White Bros 294 Cibotli Inc 293 It^n.R. J.. 318-19 Read & Co., L. H. . , ,305 Whitted Horal Co.. . .324 Cinera . Cowee, Arthur 303 Isbell, S. M. & Co. 286 Reade a McKenna. .-.340 Whittier & Co., W. B.296 Clematis '^^o's^ Pansies CowecW.J 328 Jackson & Perkins Co, Reed & Keller 328 Wietor Bros 336 Cobaea .282-83 ff^^^f^^ 296 Cowen's Sons, N 339 ^ ^ 296-330 Reisers, M. D 324 Wild, Gilbert H 296 Cocos .298-302 ^^^J"^ 282-96 CoylcJames 333 Jacobs. S.& Son , 339 Reinberg, Peter 336 Wilson, H. E 326 C°'<* Storage Bums. 281- flj^a^";; .•.igg.M-gO- Craig Co., Robt 298 Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis RentschJer Floral Co.. 324 Wilson, R. G 323 ^„^ 283-87-91-302 retumas 299-307-30 Crouch. Mrs. J. W ... 323 329 Ri^e Co.. M 329 Wilson Seed Co., J. J..286 Cold Storage Uhes. 281- "^ •>"' ™ GowlFernCo 328 Jennings, E. B 286 Rjebe. F C 330 Windier Wholesale ^„^ 283-87-91-302 ™<«,- g| Crump,F.F 323 JohnsonSeedCo.. . , ,283 Rltchi. F. W 300 • Floral Co 329 Cold Storage LUiesof _ ™<;1S;.-; ^Si '--—--'-—, Jos. H.. 299 JohnstomT. J. &C0.326 Robiiion & Co., H. M328 Wolfinger Florist 325 _t.I>eVaUey -- - - -r- onn _ .. „ ,. , Wood '^ Flower Boxes , Flower Pots , , . Fungine Galax Leaves.. Glass Cutters., Stakes Supports. . ., . Thermometer Tobacco Stems Toothpicks Gr^S'..'.'.'.',',/,'32S-29-36 Tree Tubs Greenhouse BIdg. . , .339- Tubs 340-41-42-43^4 Ventilating Apparatui . . .„ ^ , . Keinnerg, «ter 0,30 wnsou, n. c o^o Co'uis Florists' Qub, Odd Fellows Bldg.. at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. — Connecticut Hort. Soc, at County Bldg., Hartford, Conn., at 8 p.m. tSp.m.- American Rose Society Coming Exhibition The executive committee of the American Rose So- ciety will meet in New York City on Feb. 9. The business before the committee wiU be the fixing of dates for staging the different exhibits and the arranging for managing details. For the forthcoming exhibition in connection with the New York Flower Show, the Waban Rose Conserva- tories have offered a special prize of $25 for Mrs. Chas. Russell. Various entries are already started, and it looks as though the Rose growers are going to take a very active interest in the show. The American Rose So- ciety would be very glad to have early notice from in- tending exhibitors. We shall be pleased to iiear from any one having special prizes to oifer. These regulations will be observed: A variety shall be considered undisseminated which cannot be exhibited by other than the introducer. All Roses shall be disqualified where exhibited with more than two growths (one pinch) except in classes calling for displays. No variety shall win either the American Rose Society silver medal or gold medal more than once. Beacon, N. Y. Benjamin Hammootj, Sec'y. International Flower Show Prize List Spring Exhibit, New Grand Central Palace, New York City, March 21 to 28, 1914 One scarcely realizes that it is but six weeks from today to the opening of the big show at the Grand Cen- tral Palace. On the surface there has not been much of a ripple up to the present, but from now on it is expected that everything connected with this enterprise will move rapidly along toward the desired consummation of a full success. Under the surface there has been much quiet work done; the officials in charge are fully alive to the im- portance of their trust and the opening day of the show wiU, it is fully expected, behold as brilliant a scene as ushered in that of last year. The hearty participation which is promised by many of New York City's prominent retailers will have a splendid effect in that it will give the public much ad- ditional beauty on which to feast their eyes, and so lead to an increased interest and attendance. All in aU, the auguries for not only a big show, but a successful one, are extremely bright! S. A. F. 0. H. The proceedings at the business sessions are reported elsewhere in the present issue. The institution of the Medal of Merit is a step that should meet with the ap- proval of everybody, and is a mark of high distinction for raisers of meritorious varieties of Carnations. That Peter Fisher, as the originator of Beacon, obtained the first, is a great honor to him, but an honor to which he is worthily entitled. The Dorner memorial medal compe- tition adds another feature of special interest, and the American Carnation Society has solved the problem how to get the retailers to help at its exhibitions. The deco- rated tables on this occasion furnished a charming ad- dition and gave the lay visitors something to look at that was exactly suited to their taste. There was probably one point on which the members made a mistake: they agreed to retain the bottle-green color in which their exhibition vases are painted. It is more than likely that a different conclusion would have been arrived at if the meeting could have had more time to consider the matter. That is one of the defects of •such meetings. It is not always easy to form a correct judgment offhand, and one persuasive, ready speaker may carry the meeting, wliiUe the body of the members are trying to weigh the pros and cons. Meeting of Its National Flower Show Committee A meeting of the national flower show committee was held in the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, on Thursday, Jan. 39. There were present: Chas. H. Totty of New Jersey, William N. Rudd of Illinois, George Asmus of Illinois, A. Farenwald of Pennsylvania, William F. Kasting of New York, John Young of New York. George Asmus of Chicago was unanimously elected chairman of the committee, to succeed Chas. H. Totty. Mr. Totty was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for the great work he had done as chairman of the committee and for the very successful manner in which he had arranged for and carried out all the plans for the recent successful show held in New York City. An invitation from the Philadelphia Florists' Club to hold the next national flower show in the Spring ,of 1916, in Philadelphia, was unanimously accepted. The secretary was instructed to invite the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to co-operate in making this com- ing show the biggest thing that was ever held in this country. Mr. Farenwald presented photographs of the building wherein it was proposed to hold the show, and letters giving the dimensions and particulars, especially as to the exhibition hall. Chairman Asmus appointed the following committees: Premium or Schedule Committee— Charles H. Totty. A. Farenwald, Thos. Roland. Committee on Contracts and Lease — A. Farenwald, \V. F. Kasting, W. P. Craig. Publicity Committee— W. N. Rudd, Chas. H. Totty, John Young. Conmiittee to Secure Special Prizes — Wm. F. Kast- ing, Theo. Wirth, W. N. Rudd. The meeting was most enthusiastic and stirring. Ad- dresses were made by W. N. Rudd, Wm. F. Kasting, Chas. H. Totty and A. Farenwald, pointing out tliat thj experience gained in the recent exhibitions would hel > to make the Philadelphia show the grand success that it should be. It was the unanimous opinion of the com- mittee that no city in the United States is better able t< conduct a national flower show successfully than is tlie city of Philadelphia. It is doubtful if many of the mem- bers of our society realize the great amount of hard work which is being done by the national flower show committee at their meetings, and particularly during the time that the arrangements for a great show are beina made. If every member will assist and do his little bit there is no question but what this coming exhibition will be the best ever. John Young, Secretary. Florists' Club of Philadelphia ■ The February meeting of the Florists' Club of Phila- delphia, being Carnation night, brought out a splendid attendance to see the blooms exhibited, and to hear R. T. Brown, of the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. 1., N. Y., speak on Carnations. Mr. Brown gave a very interesting and practical talk on the divine flower, dwell- February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 311 ing on all its phases and showing the strides that have been made, and prognosticating the results yet to be obtained. He impressed upon the growers to give all the newer varieties a fair trial. Mr. Brown dwelt particularly upon growing on the Carnation from without a check, and said it was only a question of time when field culture would be dispensed with. He cited the methods employed in England in growmg on from pot to pot until ready for benching, which method in this country, however, is too expensive. He further spoke of packing the blooms, the relative cost of production per plant, (quoting Mr. Hill's excel- lent paper as read at Cleveland), and stating that the record was as near as it could be possible to figure on, and he advised all growers to read it. He dwelt on the recent show at Cleveland and on some of the newer varieties that were shown there. Mr. Brown was awarded a hearty vote of thanks after which E. A. Stroud, of Strafford, Pa.; A. M. Herr, of Lancaster, Pa., and P. J. Lynch of the Heller Co., New Castle, Ind., responded with a few appropriate remarks. Other Matters For the March meeting it was announced that Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., would give an illus- trated lecture on Geraniums, and one of the professors of the State Agricultural College would speak on fer- tilizers. The announcement of the acceptance by the National Flower Show Committee of the invitation to visit Phila- delphia in 1916 was enthusiastically received. The exhibition of Carnations was as follows: One vase Matchless, by the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. I., N. Y., shown in superb form; four vases of new pink seedling Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst, grown by C. Akehurst & Son, White Marsh, Md., exhibited by Pen- nock-Meehan Co. This variety showed up splendidly, and was highly commended; one vase Philadelphia, by S. S. Skidelsky & Co., a lively and pretty pink; one vase Flesh Pink Sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward, by the Cottage Gardens Co., a pretty, delicate shade; one vase Princess Dagmar from M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass., by the Pennock-Meehan Co.; one vase light pink seed- ling grown by J. M. Rider by Leo Niessen Co.; one vase white seedUng 30, gives by P. M. De Witt, shown by the Pennock-Meehan Co.; one vase White Enchantress, by Richard C. Lange, who also had a vase of a new seed- ling Freesia. All of the exhibits were highly com- mended by the novelty committee. W. H. E. of Calendula Orange King that we have ever seen, and was awarded a cultural certificate. Knight & Struck Co. had a compact group of Epacris paludosa and a nicely grown and well flowered plant of Chorizema cordata splendens for which it received hon- orable mention. R. & J. Farquhar & Co. had a vase of Buddleia Asiatica, receiving honorable mention for the same. William Rust exhibited a pink Snapdragon for wliich he was awarded honorable mention. In the class for six plants in pots of Begonia Gloire de Lorrame, Mrs. J. L. Gardner was first; A. M. Daven- port, second. For six plants of Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, Mrs. Lester Leland beat A. M. Davenport. For six Sin. pots of Freesias, WiUiam Whitman led with the variety Purity; second. Miss C. Warren. For eight plants of Primula Sinensis, in not less than 6in. p6ts, first and second, William Whitman; third, Mrs. John L. Gardener. For Primula Kewensis, six plants in not less than 6in. pots, E. A. Clark was winner. For eight plants of Primula steUata in not less than 6in. pots, Mrs. John L. Gardner beat Wm. Whitman. Primula malacoides, eight plants, first, Wm. Whitman; second, Mrs. Frederick Ayer; third, Duncan Finlay- son. Roman Hyacinths, white, eight 6in. pots, first, Wm. Whitman; second, Mrs. John L. Gardner. Calanthes, six pots in bloom, first, Wheeler & Co., with Calanthe Regneri. Three orchids in bloom other than Calanthes, first, F. J. Dolansky with superb plants of Cattleya Trianae; second, Mrs. John L. Gardner, with Laelia anceps, Dendrobium nobile album and Cypripedium Exul. For specimen orchid plant in bloom other than Cal- anthes, Col. Chas. Pfoff was first; Wheeler & Co., second. There was a very good exhibit of Carnations con- bunch of 100 blooms of any double variety, E. Bingham won. For two vases Sweet Peas, distinct, one hundred sprays in each, Thomas Roland was first. George Page had a group of well grown and pro- fusely bloomed plants of Erica melanthera. Miss C. Warren exhibited well flowered pans of Lachenalia Nelsoni, and plants of Erica melanthera. A. M. Davenport, of Watertown, had a good group of plants of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; Patten & Co. a handsome vase of Carnation Princess Dagmar, and Wheeler and Co., of Waban, had on exhibition spikes of Phalaenopsis amabilis which were much ad- mired and made a handsome exhibit. The display of Winter fruits was very creditable, and as usual received a good deal of attention. On Saturday the attendance was very meager on account; . of the very wet and disagreeable afternoon. Sunday's attendance was better. The exhibition was free, but at the Spring Show on March 12 to 15 inclusive, a charge will be made. R. C. Midwinter Flower Show at Boston The S. A. F. Convention From Cleveland, Cincinnati and Baltimore to Boston It was good news to hear, at the American Carnation Society's meeting last week in Cleveland, that there is a proposal on foot to organize a large middle Western delegation to the S. A. F. and O. H. convention to be held at Boston next August. The cities from which the delegation is expected to be drawn are Cleveland, Cin- cinnati, Pittsburgh, and such others as Washington, Baltimore, and towns southward. It is suggested that the trip be made by way of Cleveland to Baltimore, B. & O. R. R., thence from Baltimore to Boston by steamer which would give many middle westerners their first taste of the Atlantic. A special steamer of the M. & M. T. steamship company would probably be chartered, and the sea voyage would be about two days. The return trip would be according to the desires of the participants, but the "official" plan would be to journey from Boston to Fall River and New York, thence to Albany, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Cleveland. The cost from Cleveland to Boston and back would be $33.50, including meals and berth on steamer. Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., has been making the preliminary arrangements, of which we shall have further details later. The plan appears to be an excel- lent one and ought to furnish an agreeable and varied holiday to many. We hope it wiU succeed. 4^ I (BUtmv^ ] t The late Joseph Towell sidering that many of the larger- growers were away at the Convention at Cleveland. For a vase of SO blooms, not less than five varieties with foliage, undis- scminated varieties admissible, first, M. A. Patten & Co.; second, A. A. Pembroke. For vase of 35 cut blooms, not less than three varieties, open to private growers only, E. B. Jordan was first, and Mrs. Fred- erick Ayer, second. For 50 blooms any white variety, first, A. A. Pembroke with White Wonder; second, A. A. Pembroke with White Enchantress. For 50 blooms any red variety, first, A. A. Pembroke with Rosette. Ditto light pink, first, J. W. Minot Co., with Winsor. Ditto flesh pink, first A. A. Pembroke with Pink Delight; second, Strouts, with the same. Ditto, dark pink, first, A. A. Pembroke. Ditto, crim- son, first. W. J. Minot Co. with Pocahontas. Ditto, scarlet, first, W. J. Minot Co., with Beacon. Ditto, %vhite variegated variety, first, A. A. Pembroke with Benora. F. W. Fletcher of Auburndale, won first prize for 100 spraj'S of Freesia. This was a most handsome vase with as fine Freesia flowers as were ever seen in this city. The variety exhibited was Purity. For a bunch of 100 blooms of any single Violet Miss C. Warren, led and E. Bingham was second. For a Harry Copas Harry Copas, junior member of the firm of Copas Bros., Elyria, O., died on Feb. 2, at Memorial Hospital in that city, having been in ill health for over a year. He was associated with his brother James under the above firm name and was an all around florist. He was about 32 years of age, unmarried and the son of Wm. T. Copas, "a pioneer florist of this vicinity. J. McL. Charles Mauff Charles Maufl", 53 years old, a life-long resident of Denver, Colo., and vice-president of the Mauft' Floral Co., died on Jan. 24 of pneumonia. Besides a widow he is survived by a mother, Mrs. -Rosalie Mauff, of Los Angeles, Cal., two brothers, Albert and Robert Mauii', and four sisters, Mrs. D. A. Pickens, Mrs. A. B. Briggs, and Mrs. R. V. Brown, all of Denver, and Mrs. Roy Hartz of New York City. Joseph Toweil AVe regret to record the death of Joseph Towell en Jan. 26, who was born in County Down, Ireland, May 24, 1848. He left school at the age of fourteen and worked three years for the Marquis of Downshire; thence he went to East Hempstead Park, England, and later worked in many large private and commercial places. Mr. Towell came to the United States in 1872 and engaged himself as a gardener for several years, holding positions in New York, Ne\vport, Long Island, Staten Island and Canada. In 1878 he went to Pater- son, taking a position with the late Judge Woodrufl' who at that time owned the Bellevue Nursery on Haledon ave. Here Mr. Towell was in charge of the greenhouse and nursery until 1880, when he bought the business outright, operating the same until about 1910. As a wholesale grower be shipped largely to New York; he also ran in Ms time the largest retail store in Paterson. Mr. Towell passed away on Monday night, Jan. 26, in his 65th year, having suffered from locomotor ataxia for the past eighteen vears. He leaves a wife, one son, Jos. H. Towell, a florist in Haledon, N. J. and five daughters: Mrs. Alice E., wife of Philip H. Cox, sales- man with Pierson U-Bar Co.; Mrs. Wm. Conklin, Mrs. H. Smith and the Misses Annie and Josephine Towell. 312 The Florists' Exchange From a Ninth-Story Window DAnoHTEE. — "A certain young man sent me some flow- ers this morning." Mamma — "Don't say 'a certain young man,' my dear. There is none of 'em certain till you've got 'em." DE5--FAEM1N-G methods consist in preparing the soil so that it retains all the moisture that falls. It is nothing more than a more rational way of farming. Not many years ago it was believed that it was not advisable to try to raise crops under a precipitation of less than 20in. In California and other States many farmers have grown crops with lOin. of rain (sometimes less). "I GREATLY enjoyed your Carnation Number last week," writes a friend from Buffalo, "and especially the two articles on the new Carnations and the one on diseases. The Exchange certainly makes a real effort to supply us with the right stuff; and the paper by Joseph Hill was also a gem." We have more Carnation matter for our friend this week. Indeed, the divine flower is under no cloud. At the Carnation Society's conference at Cleveland last week it was stated that the average returns from a given quantity of Carnation plants varies almost im- perceptibly over a number of years. Yet the introduc- tion of superior and prolific varieties, the erection of better houses, and the adoption of improved cultural methods (if that is possible) might be thought to make a difference. Gas lime will invariably improve the physical condi- tion of strong land. One to two pounds per sq. yd. or 11 lbs. to 201bs. per rod, or an average of 2 tons per acre, may be used on land that is verminous; but for a light dressing where a crop is wanted the coming season, lib. to 21bs. per rod is a sufficient quantity. This ought to lie exposed on the surface for at least eight weeks before being dug or plowed in. A LETTER reached The Exchange from Harlan P. Kelsey of Salem, Mass., who observed that in the review of twenty-five years' progress in horticulture in the anniversary number of Dec. 13 last, the author of the article omitted to mention a large number of things that have been introduced through the Arnold Arbore- tum. Mr. Kelsey realizes that the lists of plants there named were mainly florists' subjects, but thinks that it would be well to include the nurserymen's list as well. We ought certainly to be very grateful indeed to Prof. Sargent and the authorities at the Arnold Arboretum, and we at New York cannot but feel envious of the good fortune of those who live at Brookline, Mass. The merits of the "alpine house" as an adjunct to the gardens of the wealthy to which so many of our readers cater, come again to mind. The alpine house need not be large: a small span roofed structure will meet all requirements, and the minimum of heating pipes are necessary. A temperature of SO deg. to S5 deg. is all that need be maintained, for the subjects grown therein are hardy, only we wish to see them flower earher than we can expect to find them out of doors, and to enjoy their bright blossoms unsullied by rain, snow or storm. The alpine house with its Crocuses, Snowdrops, Saxifragas, choice early Dafi'odils, and other iarbingers of Spring, ought to be a great institution in our country and would make for a big trade in alpine plant' gems and choice bulbous stock. The new Carnations make a fine showing at Cleve- land. The writer was particularly pleased with the new flesh pink sport from Mrs. C. W. Ward, shown by the Cottage Gardens Co. Miss A. Coombs, from A. Roper, is certainly a gem among pinks. Pink Delight is a good keeper and a fine flower. Philadelphia Pink is of a first rate color. Enchantress Supreme is rich and very pleas- ing. Peerless Pink is also good and decided. The Herald, if it is productive enough, will make a grand scarlet. Gorgeous is in the front rank among deep, dark crimsons, and Yellow Prince seems to lead in this color. The new Mrs. C. E. Akehurst, shown by the Pennock- Meehan Co., is also a very meritorious acquisition. So this year there is an excellent crop of desirable novelties. Every now and then a jeremiad is raised by ' those hopelessly out of date persons who believe that there will be no work for all the population if it keeps on growing so, and the available land gets filled up. Yet in a paragraph in this column recently this writer tried to show that new inventions, which are by no means few, continue to keep the would-be idle ones out of mischief and make jobs for our youngsters. We may take the sections of the floricultural industry as a case in point, for how they have developed ! and how many pairs of hands and active minds they employ. Think of the Carnation cult in all its forms and activities: its hybrid- izers, crossbreeders, growers, salesmen, catalog makers, printers, advertisers, meetings, exhibits, flower sellers, its shipping industry, mailing, etc., etc. We all live by one another, and so the question is. Just how many people in the long run does the Carnation cult keep busy? New Rose, Frances Scott Key This new Rose, of which John Cook of Baltimore, the originator and disseminator, thinks very highly, is a seedling from Cardinal and an unnamed red seedling. It is described as a strong, vigorous and easy grower, bearing red flowers from large to very large, with sixty and more petals opening to a high center; averaging longer and stifl^er stems than any hybrid tea Rose Mr. Cook knows of under glass. Happy Bostonians One of the most important and beneficial horticultural events which occurred in this city last week was the signing of an order to build a large greenhouse. P. Welch, John K. M. L. Farquhar, Thos. Roland and Wm. P. Rich were notified to appear before the commit- tee on the Parkman Fund at the State House on Thurs- day, Jan. 29. The Parkman Fund is $4,000,000 for park uses, and the yearly income is $200,000. These gen- tlemen argued before the committee for an appropriation to build a horticultural greenhouse building in the Back Bay Fens, to cost $500,000. Mr. Welch and the other gentlemen put up an excellent argument which im- pressed the committee favorably so that in the after- noon the city council voted for the first installment of $35,000, and the order was signed by the Mayor, Hon. John F. Fitzgerald. When the building is completed it wiU be the finest ^horticultural building in the world. The first install- ment is for the foundation and the work is to be started at once. Due credit should be given to P. Welch for the great interest he has taken in procuring the appropriation feel very grateful to him. Mr. Welch received the pen from the mayor which signed the order for the foundation and feels very much elated over this valuable souvenir. The following is a copy of Mayor Fitzgerald's letter and Mr. Welch's reply. R. C. City of Boston Office of the Mayor, January 31, 1914. Mr. Patrick Welch 226 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Welch: — It gives me great pleasure to forward to you the pen with which I signed the order Horticultural Building. for the foundation In view of your development of th city the horticultural prominence you have Bostonian in the national horticultural think you are entitled to the pen glad to send it to you accordingly. Boston, Mass., Jan. 31, 1914, :on. John F. Fitzgerald, Mayor of Boston. Dear Sir; — I am in recept of your letter of even date, ^closing the pen used by you in signing the order' )r the foundation of the Horticultural Building to be -ected in the Boston Park System. tell you how much I appreciate the gift kind thought prompted it. ^e of the. affection, this city ;artfelt gratitude i lis nation, for the nection with this great esult in the grandest onstructed and dedicated to horticultural purposes Yours very truly, PATRICK WELCH. horticultu indly interest nterprise, which we trust eful building American Association of Nurserymen The thirty-ninth annual convention of this association will, this year, be held at Cleveland, Ohio, June 24. to 26. A communication from the secretary says that it is as yet somewhat early to furnish much that is definite in regard to the arrangements for what is hoped will prove to he one of the largest and most interesting gatherings of the association. The central location of the conven- tion city will make it comparatively easy for the majority of the membership to attend: the time of meeting will also operate favorably to that end. Reports from the committees responsible for the gen- eral arrangements, such as hotel, program, exhibits and al entertainment, indicate that good progress is being made. From the favorable comments heard regarding the selection of the HoUenden as convention head- quarters it is evident that no mistake has been made. From W. B. Cole, of the entertainment committee, we learn that Mayor Baker of Cleveland has consented to extend the welcome to the association. Mr. Baker, as is known, is a national character, and anything he has to say wiU interest the nurserymen. At the meeting of the Ohio Nurserymen, Jan. 21, the following tentative pro- gram was adopted: For one evening, a moonlight ride on the lake; for another evening, a banquet and other entertainment; there will also be a theater or matinee party for the ladies. The city forester and the city de- jiartment will arrange for a trip through the public parks and boulevards. President Pilkington, as chairman of committee on membership, the latter being composed of the State \^ice-Presidents, is hopeful of encouraging results. The secretary will soon be able to announce particu- hirs of railroad facilities, and is now engaged in prepar- ing the annual appeal for early renewal of memberships !ind reservation of badge book spaces. Those seeking information should address John Hall, secretary, 204 Granite Building, Rochester, N. Y. Our Readers' Views Tiie, New Express Rates Editor The Florists' Exchange: Referring to the letter published in your issue of Jan. 31, the Hammonton (N. J.) agent misinformed us regarding the new express rate between Hammonton and Philadelphia; it is raised from SOc. to 60c. per 100 lbs., not to 75c., as I previously stated. This is a step in the wrong direction, and I hope you will do all you can for us. I notice a reader from New Bruns- wick is complaining of a 50 per cent, increase. Hammonton, N. J. H. J. Rolfe. Unpacking Frozen Shipments Shipments of soft wooded plants at this season are occasionally received in a frozen condition; not entirely on account of insufBeient protection in packing, but owing largely to unforeseen and severe weather changes. When the thermometer suddenly drops below the zero (Continued on page 320) The Florists' Exchange 313 Is The American Carnation Society il TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION HELD AT HOTEL STATLER, CLEVELAND, OHIO, JANUARY 28 AND 29, 1914 HE Cleveland Show aild meeting, held in the Hotel Statler, was one of the most successful in the recent history of the society. Not only was the attend- ance large and thoroughly representa- tive, but there was a distinct air of optimism all around. The show was a good one, as mentioned in our report of it in the last issue, and the business sessions were carried through with a measure of dis- patch and level-headedness that was most satisfactory and praiseworthy. Certainly in President Kobert T. Brown, Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. I., N. Y., the society had an ideal chairman whose decisions were prompt, where promptness was the correct thing, and who gave each important subject a full hearing. And in Secretary A. F. J. Baur the A. C. S. has also the ideal man for the position. It is fortunate, indeed, in its officers. F. E. Dorner is a capital treasurer, and in its other departments the society has men of notable ability who work well for its interests and certainly do not begrudge time or money. The Exhibition In addition to the record of prizewinners mentioned on page 249, last week, it remains to be added that honorable mention was accorded to several noii-competi- ti\e displays, as under. There were no awards made to the table decorations by the retail florists, as it was thought invidious to do so where all were good, but a special vote of thanks was passed to the florists of Cleveland. Their active united support on this occa- sion was one of the bright outstanding features of this successful event. It is earnestly hoped that the retailers in other cities that the society may visit will try to emulate — they can scarcely surpass — what the Cleve- land men and women have done so splendidly. Honorable mention: Carnation Wizard, white and pink variegated, by A. Jablonsky, Olivette, Mo.; Carna- tion Aviator, scarlet, by Chicago Carnation Co.; Car- nation No. 68, flesh pink, no name of sender; Carnation No. H, mottled, by Peter Fisher, EUis, Mass.; Rose Ophelia, by E. G. HiU Co.; Rose MUe. Cecil Brunner, by F. R. Pierson Co.; Rose Crimson Queen, by McAl- pine Bros., Exeter, N. H.; vase of Violets by Cleveland Florists' Exchange; display of Begonia Melior from J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O.; table of decorative plants and orchids by W. A. Manda, Inc., S. Orange, The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind., showed a portion of a hench with its patent wire supports for Carnation plants, which are self tying. Certificates A certificate of merit was granted to Mrs. C. E. Akehurst (shown by S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.), which scored as follows: Color, 18; size, 18; calyx, 4; stem, 20; substance, 14; form, 8; fragrance, 3; total, 85. Seedling 505,, dark pink, from Cottage Gardens Co. For preliminary certificate (shown by Cottage Gar- dens Co.), the flesh pink sport from Mrs. Ward scored: Color, 32; size, 18; calyx, 4; stem, 19; substance, 12; form, 8; fragrance, 4; total, 87. Qualifying Varieties The following varieties qualified for next year's com- petition for the Dorner memorial gold medal: Mrs. C. E. Akehurst, a superior pink variety of much . merit, shown by S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. Alice, flesh pink, shown by Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Miss A. Coombs, shown by A. Roper, a charming bright pink flower, very attractive, with notched petals. Philadelphia was entered and scored high enough to qualiLy, but on account of its being disseminated this Spring, will not be able to compete for the medal next Comments the New Varieties Alice (Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.).— A bright pink variety which was so good as to qualify for the Dorner Memorial medal class next season. It will be watched with interest. Aviator (Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago).— A good, rich red variety of fine form and a fine keeping flower. EucHAjfTRESs SUPREME (Dailledouze Bros.. Brooklyn, N. Y.).— A flower of large size, and good stiff stems, fine full shape, non-splitting, sturdy, and of warm salmon pink color. If it proves to be sufficiently productive it wiU fiU the biU. Gloeli (Successors to H. W. Field, Northampton, Mass.).— A pleasing lively light pink Carnation, said to be very free flowering. Gorgeous (Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.). — Well named; a big, bold, full, handsome flower on stems of great length and strength. It was more weighty looking than Matchless to which it came second, though only by a few points, in class 41 for the Dorner medal. A rich scarlet, the blooms measure S^ain. to 4in. across. Joy (E. H. Blameuser, Niles Center, 111.).— A good red of medium size. Laltia Webee (Chas. Weber, Freeport, L. I., N. Y.).— The flowers are large, shapely, non-spMtting, on long stems, and of a distinctive light pink that is pleasing. Miss A. Coombs (A Roper, Tewksbury, Mass.).— This was one of the finest varieties at Cleveland Show. It is what we caU "sprightly." The color is very fetching, nearly flesh pink, while the nice firm flowers, not too full, with prettily notched petals, and the upright wiry stems make it a most desirable Carnation. It quaUfied for next year's Dorner medal competition. Matchless (Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. I., N. S. J. Goddard r the American Carnation Society at the CIc meeting, Jan. 28, 1914. less tliat we have not said already unless it be this, that no white Carnatien is whiter, none larger, none more daintily fragrant and none likely to be more satis- factory generally, to the commercial or other grower. Mrs. C. E. Akehurst (C. Akehurst, White Marsh, Md.). — A vase of this splendid salmon pink made a highly favorable impression and the flowers lasted in grand condition. Mrs. Ward Sport (Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. I., N. Y.).— Equally with Miss A. Coombs and Mrs. Ake- hurst, this absolute novelty impressed us most satis- factorily. It ought to find a place. It has all the Ward characteristics — size, fullness, erect, good stem — and the color is of a distinctive silvery pink. It obtained a preliminary certificate, scoring 87 points. Peerless Pink (Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago). — A really brilliant pink, a cross between Alvina and Beacon, with medium, wiry, upright stems. The flowers are Sin. to S'/An. across, freely produced and keep well. (See illustration on page 255, last week's issue.) Philadelphia Pink (S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Phila- delphia, Pa.). — There can be no gamsaying the fact that this is a first class pink Carnation. It is of a most tell- ing true rose pink — a color that stands out with great Y.). — There is nothing we can add in regard to Match- cfl'ect. The flowers are ideal in form and style, and they are notably long keepers. A fine shipx^ing flower. Princess Dagaiar (M. A. Patten, Tewksljury, Mass.) — Easily the finest and best dark crimson Carnation at Cleveland. It is a flower of many merits; a very large full flower, of much substance, and where a dark crim- son is wanted. Princess Dagmar is ideal. PiSK Supreme (J. H. Leach, North Easton, Mass.). — A light shellpink, fringed flower ; very pretty and dainty. It is an early and free bloomer. The Herald (Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago) .—This we regard as one of the finest of the new bright rich scarlet Carnations. It has all the qualities of a desir- able variety. It only requires to satisfy the growers as to its productiveness to be first class in" every way. Yellow Prince (F. Dorner & Sons Co., La I'ayette, Ind.). — Easily the best of the pure yellows, and we hope it will be taken up. We want a nice, clear yellow, and here it is. The flowers are of medium size and make a good showing in the bunch, the color bemg even, and the flowers smooth and shapely, on excellent stems. Yellowstone (F. Dorner & Sons Co.). — The color is decidedly paler than in the above; indeed, almost a Fink Color Shades A new classification of the pink Carnation was adopted as follows: (1) Flesh pink as now. (2) Light pink, from Gloriosa, including Winsor. (3) Medium pink, from Winsor down to, and including, Mrs. C. W. Ward. (4) Dark pink, anything darker than Mrs. Ward. The Business Session The convention proceedings began at 8 p.m. on Aveanesday, Jr-resident Roberc T. Urown in the chair, and over fifty members present. The meeting was held in the Lattice Room of the Hotel Statler. Mr. Brown expressed his sense of satisfaction at seeing so many present, some from as far otf as Maine, Maryland and other distant points. It showed that there was a keen interest in the affairs of the society. He then read his presidential address already published in The Florists' j:^xchange. The address was referred to a committee comprising S. J. Goddard, Wm. Nicholson, and R. M. Rudd, who reported at Thursday's session. The points of their report were these: I'hat the committee did not favor awarding a cup or other trophy of large value at the National Flower bliow at New York, as it would create a precedent, and other societies and show committees in other parts of ihe country might desire to participate. They recom- mended that one silver and one bronze medal be av/arded. [It was agreed to by the meeting that the iluty of awarding them to be in the hands of the judges.] That in regard to the color Une of exhibits at the show, power should be given to the judges to transfer any exhibit from one color section to its right- lul section without prejudice to the exhibit, and so judge it. [It was agreed to by the meeting that va- rieties in any color be so treated.] That glutted markets are inevitable at times, but the growers should market their blooms with the greatest care. The committee doubted if it was a fact that Carnations are lacking in fragrance and keeping qualities, and in regard to de- terioration, that was often largely due to bad cultiva- tion or over propagation. The healthiness of the plants can be built up and maintained by proper and careful handling. The various paragraphs of the committee's report were discussed in the open meeting and agreed to with the two additions above noted. The recommendations were then spread upon the minutes. Annual reports by the secretary, the treasurer and the auditors were then read and agreed to. The secre- tary mentioned that in addition to the 25 new members of the past year, as many more had paid dues at the present convention. The Minneapolis Report The report of the meeting of the board of directors, who convened at Minneapolis last August, was read. Ihe president had suggested New York as the meeting place of the present year's show. F. E. Dorner pro- posed Urbana, lU., and finally it was proposed by S. J. Goddard, seconded by F. JBurki, that Cleveland be chosen. In addition it was agreed to accept the invita- tion of the New York Florists' Club to exhibit at the National Flower Show. It was resolved that the secre- tary should send copies of the society's reports and publications for the years 1902-1911 to the department of floriculture at the Universities of Illinois and Massa- chusetts. Also that a complete list of Carnations that have been registered by the society, be prepared. The medal of merit of the society was recommended to be awarded to Peter Fisher for having disseminated Beacon. Medal I Peter Fisher After this report had been read, President Broivn invited discussion on the suggestion of this medal award. He thought that all of those present would agree that 314 The Florists' Exchange IlUlillll (lurliv ter (If tlmt I vuriili Unit I n liUh BCHf.l opinion slllmi 111 Mr. Klalici' siilil he was very plcused to accc iii'ilal and WfiB nnich gi'utided to tliinic that he hm III! riiisi'i- of a varifly that had been ol' prollt Inidi- In Kcnci'id. (Applause,) Piin-Amorlcnn Exposition yeui- III iiir nin-Aiiii urged llwil Ihr iii.ill., Thf M-r.'"-' II- '■■ to Si'Miil, »,,, ,.i .r, , CUllV II. ].i,|.,,l,r. tl-y -I ""■ r. I ■ on the I'neille Coasl « tlons, and Messrs. I)ir ten years thoro wouhl be linn, aoine llowcr.s are at 1 1' IS not quite expanded. Hull tlie idea of tiiis test \:iM' of Carnations was that I liest condition on the ilrst f tile show for the keeiiing Glilett, Cincinnati, suggested tliat the bom .lived society eouid not sec its way to lie represented as a society, but tliat it recommend to its members as in- dividuals carefully to eon.sider tlie matter of exhibiting. Next Coiivciilloii 111 Itiilliilo A letter was read frnni llu- I'lmisls" Club of Huffnlo lo hold tlic next annuiil sluiw iiml nwiUiig in that city. (Ill Uio motion of Eugene Diiilledini'/,!', seconded by A. ,). (liittman, the invitation was unanimously accepted. Noxt ProsUlont -■;iriiiill<.u riiili. Deli^tlit- TIiIn viiriely won m the best tiigcd by S. J, Cidddiinl. Ison and 15. A. Hlriiud, judges. Jiiditlni) on KeephiA Qiinlltira III fiiviii- liv Ml-. Itudd. Hit III line Hum (if six, ily iIkIiI iiiiiin line per- III III- jiiilgc Uninvs that if his care and ability. into ■■ opped. ixeludc everybody except (if judging, Including also iide papers, the proposer Ihe seconder W. N. Hudd, Yorli .Siiow viiwiil Ihe schedule of (■.iiniiii'iciiil .section at the re will iilso l)e a section iinni. r.i:ll seetlon sels Out ..I II. Ii |iiiik. lifj;liL pinit, i- I..' -I;. :iiiil fid M.s ilrst ,v ...11 ,,l',.i he .1 class for IIS in line or more va- le |ii-eiiiiuins in this case , .'f.'l.'i iiiul ■112.'; respectively. II he II. deeonitive display H covering 100 sq. ft. to I) and 35100 arc otVcrcd. V Show it was commented Carnations did not show nmerously, as Hoses ond was no good reason for occasion have, therefore, On tlie eleetlon of olllcers being gone into, VV. N. Hudd |>r(i Hi.sed IhMl .S. .1, (Id, .1 li, „|,|...l,.l.,l pivsi dent in si eeessi. li.ilil. '1'. I'........ II ....'. h lilll.- dlHieull l( iiimUc II cli.ii.'c wlieiv 1 ... 1. ... iii..ii\' i-K cclh'iil nil 11. lull ill selei'llllg Mr. (;...lil.inl lli.'V liiul ii ninii 111 1. 1.;. i^i..! i.iiee and line aliilily, who was be- loved ..r : ll, .11.1 onorlng him tlic society would be honi.riiiv dorseil ,11, iiiul III Iheii' liesl. I<'i'e(l II. I.emoii llionghl lliiit it WHS iiniiossililc lo niiike ii nili lo l\L llie case. M. A. I'llllen |iiiiiileil mil llliil nil ( xliihiliir a long distance :<\Mi\ uiiiild have had lo .'irl Ins llowers two or even lliree (liiv.H ill inlvance of llic hmv. W. N. Rudd sup- r.iii rule could lie macfe, but tlicre was a general nii.l.i .laiiiliii,.; Ilial In Judging n flower nt a show the jmln. .. niusl ,„„„mmee upon it as thev find it— not ennsiil. r rieties for arLislie e will be tliree in niniili l''urthcr, in class III, of plants and en I ( IBO sq. ft. for whieh At the last Niilimi U]>on, said the presid up as well, or iippi some other (ioweis, I this. The premiums been made attraelive as an inducement to the growers to make a fitting display. In the private gardeners' section there is also a class for an artistic vase arrangement, with a prize of $25, and some awards of $15. The other classes have mainly liremlums of .$5 and $il. .lolni ^■|lllng, scerctavy for tiie National Flower Sliow, inlimaleil Unit some 10,000 8(1. ft. of floor space had been sold, and thot the complete schedule would soon be ready. A discussion alsn eenlei-ed round Ihe question of the provision of judges, and wliellier llieir expenses .should lie paid. Kv'enlnallv it was agreed Unit the judges be ajipointcd to act at tlie New York sliow and that it be left tlicm to nil any vacancy tlmt might arise. Win. Nieliolson thouglit tiiat cocii judge sliuiild pay his own d Uornei Meinorhll tiold Medill of liny iindl.sscinlnntod Nocdilnit as. N. Y. competitor for tiic Fred Dorner Memorial medal 'ebrunry 7, 1914 The Florists' Exchange Color of the Vnsos Sometliing in lighter vein was inti'iidui'cd when the cretary raised the question of tlie pnlntlng of tl>e clety's stoek of vases. Tliese nvc lnii\. or '-'Oiii. deep id Stniigllt, as tllis is found In In- I he lusl mvcl safest ittern. All vases have to he eniixcynl in whieliever ace the show is held, as this is llu' only wny nf nssur- g the provision of vases. Uinwn lias luiii Hie color use, but the scen-lai-y hml pHinUil foni' viises in ades of green fi-oin siij;v n'l-eeu lo darlv ureiii. 'I'lie imbcrs evi- shuuUl have liU.d to .see eords diviih'd inio Ihrei' periods, say up lo Janu The Rogistor of Varieties Mr. Baur brought up the matter of the register of rleties. The publiealioii in ilu- h-ade papers of the mcs of varieties ol win. li ini.n m ii ion was wanted as color, time of ori|;iiiii aiiil vili,) the disseminator IS, had only been parliallj Mieeessful. It was now ought best to go Uirough' the whole list of known mes and to seek the asslstanec of originators of sdllngs. Productivity and Cost Following these matters, the discussion of Josejih 11. )aper on "The Productiveness of the Hluudaid !S of Carnations and the Cost of I'rodiu'iun ooms" waa opened by Mr. liiidd who said lliat Ihe per gave ample evidence of tlie I'aet tliat n eareful item had been followed al the Hill .■slablishmcnl. Mr. Uudd was ol' opiliiiMi lllal llie enuelusions rived at in one place were not worth a laipper any- lere else, and wouhl not he worlh uineli the uixt en. He, the speaker, had waslcd a lot of lirairi itter In bookkeeping and record wriUun in trying arrive ut the truth in regard lo nr.' men to wor Ihcao .Separal,- ae.'unnh for the h.M- I's, sh aecnrale llgu ■cs wer ' obl/liuabh'. 'I'hire arrang(-'iucnl and n ) "Incidentals" that iduc nsion. I'l'ler I'isluu- thought that these methods of book- eping and recording could only apply to large, and I lo small eslalilisluueiilH. hi regard to tho Space cut back, i.asl H ,1 a plani woi.hl llll h,' loillld he eoulilii't got OloHOflft "'"t adhered lo, y lill Ihe space Ihal h'.nehanl ivsa wouhl. all llu- lime, an.l ^^ a 15 lings Ibnl lad no Ihniwn nany ei lllnga am Ihcio bad been a dcH re lo iccp llu' olll ■ la Is liver. There had been Insia ices ll yea ol 1 planis were frei' from list wliih If slock wa 1 iillacUeil, ami llie o d plai Is were •arri over. I'll k Dellgld. Irealcii as which pioi liees e 11 inns sh Iv. 1 also been a. Iwii \eai old: b ll Mr. h' wa 1 agaiiud ■nlling ihe phllll'. !'.. IIh .>IIh 1 ni. lioil Ull IlI.e cnll MV I III 1' I ll a shi ■k. In llie ea:,e .11 > . \ l. null II. making shooU of 'I'hc car Mn;. , ,, III ,, d year had been tried In places 1 I'nniMl c V 1, giind re- sulls. Kill Ini h ll .1 ll III ll. ll ■re 1 clean, y inng. frcHli jdanhs. II ■ enul. mil 111. II Ihe ■1;' ll of Ihe •dirly" ap- is glad to clear llicni oul. ■ 'hr llll. 1 .1 .'ll . . lempc near llie > oaal i iMa ..ll • I 1 Mined 1 le develop. mciil of II h 1. llu I mad il dllllcult to carrv a vigorous iliiek n Ihe cm cr Heetluim of Ihe com Iry, In Maine ai d Ol •gi ,, It mlgb be a «<.».! had never 1. mil earrlel said llml his In iijni ■"!:;! uoud, hid., Ihelr llow- fir., bill ha 1 lioiu- so for pr cm 1 Ill llll;' ih "Kid Ihal Ihere ll, May loi lh!-'na I prolll. i 1 III. ■III III' 'h'.I.i ll eiil over her seemed like losing a gooi deal. Mr. ,Sln III of liddcford Me. iH asked 1 relate hlit experience III Ihe mailer, i ml s dd Ihal his diinlH wni'o earrh'd lb nugh , leh year ndll Oc olier whe 1 they were Mr the I rage rate. Hslbl,. Hhle line. the annual avcatie;, laned "ery":ilil^hliy.' ;,l,ii, sometimes in the b'ali, uiimetlnies bi the Kpriii) average canio out nearly even, so that If a in 90,000 plants regularly, he soon knows hiiw ini peet. On the motion of Philip llrciliiieycr, sec. W. N. Iliidd, a hearty vole of Ibanlis was Mr. mil for ills- paper. Discussion on Mr. I'yfer's I'nper be most carefiiily ck." He preferred " ^s;^* " • ' i^ix ^^^^SSua-' "m^^tc ^mW*' \^^^^^^^^Ka^ 'f#^ p I hi; AiTirrifjiii CJHriitttloii H(H-I«ty i Stuficd by A. lOjpcr. 'Ic 316 The Florists' Exchange visited at Albany, New York, lie had seen a healthy lot of two-year-old plants and these had been only cleaned up and top dressed in January. A vote of thanks to Mr. Pyfer brought the discussion to a close. Committee on final resolutions was then named, to con- sist of Joseph HiU, E. G. Gillett and Wm. Nicholson, Jr. The.RetaUer and.the^Societies S. Sehgman, N. Y., speaking on behalf of Fred H. Lemon of Indiana, who was out of the room at the moment, introduced the question, "What were the socie- ties doing to encourage the retailer to exhibit?" A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa., thought the question a good one; but what were the retailers doing for the societies? Reciprocity was wanted. They wanted the retailers to come in and help — not always to be asking the societies to help them. The grower, in his opinion, also paid for the wholesaler's advertising: no question about it. The difficulty about the retailers exhibiting was that they all wanted to be first. They ought to bear in mind that the man who is second one time may be first on the next occasion. Mr. Lemon then spoke, saying that co-operation be- tween the growers and retailers was badly wanted. There was a general lack of sympathy. In regard to Carnations he found that retailers did not use them in their fmest work, yet it was to the retailers that they must look for a means of showing the public how to use Carnations in decorations. As a society they must feel deeply grateful to the Cleveland florists for what they had done, and he hoped their efforts would be recognized. (Applause.) The chairman said that one way of assuring the support of the retailers at the shows was to make the displays non-competititive as on this occasion. Peter Fisher raised the question whether the tables need necessarily be decorated with new varieties. To cut 200 blooms was a considerable sacrifice. The opinion of the meeting was that standard varieties would do equally well. McKinley Day Banquet After a member had proposed that the three vases of Carnations in competition for the Dorner Memorial gold medal be, sent to a McKinley Day banquet which was being held in Cleveland that evening, which proposal was adopted, the proceedings terminated. view of Carnation development in Cleveland and vicinity and made a most touching tribute to the work and far reaching influence of Uncle John Thorpe, back 40 years ago, when E. G. Hill and Simmons of Geneva were both his disciples. An announcement was made that Geo. Asmus of Clii- cago, was appointed manager of the Flower Show to In- held in Philadelphia in 1916. Mr. Asmus, being c: upon, complimented the present show arrangements and said that the main point was: "To show your art to tlit- public, and to make the public pay good money for it." Both Chas. H. Totty, who was to speak .on "Tlif National Flower Show," and J. Harrison Dick, editor of The Florists' Exchange, who was to speak on "Tin- Horticultural Press," were obliged to leave at 10 o'cloclv to catch a train before their subjects were reached. "The Ladies," was responded to by Wm. J. Stewarl of Boston, in his usual happy style: "The Men," was assigned to Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson; those present heartily applauded both speakers. "Carnation Charlie" Gibson, the genial agent of the Lake Shore and Michi- gan Southern R. R., gave one of his inimitable talks. H. B. Howard told a short story of an Irishman who was speechless — and sat down; while Fred H. Lemon talked of the past presidents of A. C. S. "Being a Postmaster," came from Wm. F. Kasting of Buffalo, who said he expected to take the office on Saturday at noon, of this week. S. J. Goddard re- sponded to the next toast "Our Guests," and the pro- gram was finished by E. G. Gillett of Cincinnati, read- ing a resolution of thanks, and the singing of "Auld I^ang Syne" by those present. A pleasant feature of the evening was the reading of a letter of thanks from the Tippicanoe Club, who honored McKinley Day by a banquet, and to which the A. C. S. sent Carnations. The Banquet The banquet was held after the close of the exhibition, in the ballroom, Thursday, Jan. 29. Plates were laid for 250. The menu was of the excellent character for which the Statler Hotel is noted. After satisfying and forti- fying the inner man, the following program was carried out: Herman P. Knoble welcomed the menibers of the .American Carnation Society and friends, and then in- troduced Robert T. Brown, the president of the so- ciety, who responded briefly and gave a short synopsis of the work accomplished at the Cleveland meeting. Adam Graham, Sr., was then introduced as the toast- master of the evening. Mr. Graham gave a short re- S. J. Goddard The new president of the American Carnation So- ciety came to the United States from England twenty- three years ago, and began as a Carnation grower with Wm. Nicholson of Framingham, Mass. In 1898 he started on his own account at Framingham, and has been an active member of the A. C. S. all the time. Mr. Goddard has attended every convention for the past thirteen years, and is one of the best Carnation growers and most successful exhibitors in the country. He did particularly well at Cleveland last week, win- ning the majority of the priEcs, and of the six vases of Carnations chosen by the judges in the class for testing the keeping qualities of the flowers, four were his, including Pink Delight, which won the prize. Mr. Goddard conducts a retail flower store and also sends cut flowers to Boston wholesale market. He grows a general retail stock. He is well known in Boston horti- cultural circles, being a member both of the Florists' Club and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The Attendance In addition to the names already given, the following :re noted at Thursday's attendance; George Asmus, Chicago; S. A. Anderson, Buffalo. Arthur T. Boddington, New York; F'red and John Breitmeyer, Mt. Clement, Mich.; E. Berns, Mansfield, O.; Ed. Baumbaugh, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Thos. F. Brown, Greenfield, Mich.; Alf. J. Baur, Erie, Pa. C. A. Cowgill, Salem, O.; Mrs. J. G. Crietes, Uhrichs- viUe, O.; H. H. Cade, Cairo, 111.; C. E. Critchell, Cin- cinnati, O.; W. E. Clarke, Medina, O.; Geo. Crassman, , Punxstawney, Pa. | J. W. Davis, Davenport, la. I F. W. Elverson, New Brighton, Pa. - I R. and E. B. George, Painesville, O. ; G. R. Gause, I Richmond, Ind. W. B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y.; Geo. Hampton, Phila- delphia, Pa.; J. V. Haven, Erie, Pa.; R. R. Hallenthel, Columbus, O.; Carl Hagenburger, Mentor, O.; R. B. Hayes, Shelby, O.; Adam Helm, Connersvillc, Ind.; H. B. Howard, Chicago; A. M. Henshaw, N. Y.; L. J, Henes, .4.mherst, O.; B. J. Hickey, Detroit, Mich.: Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Chas. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111.; D. E. Jones, Richmond, Ind. W. L. Keller, Rochester, N. Y.; Kroeschell Bros., Chicago; Robt. Klagg, Mt. Clement, Mich.; Robt. Karl- strom, S. Orange, N. J. ; E. F. Kurowski, Chicago ; C. W. Kennedy, OU City, Pa.; Jos. Kmder, Bristol, Pa.; C. B. Knuth, Euclid, O. F. Lautenschlager, Chicago; John V. Laver, Erie, Pa.; Fred. H. Lemon, Indianapolis, Ind. B. J. Maynard, Chicago; W. E. Marshall, N. Y.; Thos. Mayer, Toledo, O.; Jno. and Louis Merkel, Men- tor, O.; A. T. Miller, AlUance, O.; G. D. Millspaugh Detroit, Mich.; Victor Morgan, N. Y.; J. B. Murdock Canonsburg, Pa. H. C. Neubrand, Cromwell, Conn. H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Man.; W. L. Palisky Chicago. Max Rudolph, Cincinnati, O.; I. Rosnosky, Phila delphia. Ernest Sanders, Lemston, Me.; Wm. R. Schroder ."Milwaukee, Wis.; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia; Elme D. Smith and wife, Adrian, Mich.; T. B. Stroup, Nev Philadelphia, O.; Miss M. Strasser, Pittsburgh, Pa. Oscar C. Strauss, Detroit, Mich.; Hy. Smith, Grani Rapids, Mich.; J. F. and Norman SuUivan, Detroit. Geo. Van Z. Y. Verden, New York. John Walker and wife, Youngstown, O.; W. J ■Warrick, Washington, Pa.; R. S. Woodyard, Chicago A. F. Wienold, Bridgeport, W. Va.; W. S. Woner, For Clinton, O. Nic Zweifel, Milwaukee, Wis. Hotel Statler, Cleveland, Ohio, Carrying Carnation Plants for Blooming Purpose [Over More Than One Season (A Paper by A. T. Pyfer, Mgr. Chicago Carnation Cc, read before the American Carnation Society, Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1914.) Some years ago we tried the experiment of cuttin back Carnation plants and carrying them over for tl second year. We carried on these experiments qui\ extensively with different varieties, and I vnll endeav( to relate some of our experiences and our method ' handling Carnation plants of this kind. I sincere hope no one will misunderstand us and endeavor carry on the same method as we outline and make failure. It is a very difficult matter to handle, ai February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 317 leaving only the largest buds, and as the flowers develop they can be cut off even with the other shoots. In this way you will have nice, even plants, and with careful treatment they will be in good growing condi- tion and begin to throw up a nice number of shoots by the first of July, and by the middle of August you will have a heavy crop of cut flowers. In this way we had some of the finest Beacon we ever grew. It re- quires an extra amount of fertilizer and a little more attention to run the plants over the second year, espe- cially during the Winter months. Care must be exer- cised at all times to see that your stock is kept in good condition, as nothing but Al stock should be used for this purpose. We found the best results were obtained from cut- ting back the plants the latter part of April. We tried different varieties by cutting them back at different times from April 1 to as late as June 1. The later you cut them back the later they will come into crop, and the best results are obtained by cutting them back about the middle of April. Another way we have tried out two year old stock was to cut it back and plant it in the field about the first of May, the same as we would young stock, and put it back in the benches again about the first of June. We find no advantage in this method, and about the cheapest and most economical way in carrying over second year plants is to allow them to remain where they are growing, removing part of the soil and filling in with fresh soil. We carried on experiments of this kind with such varieties as I mentioned before, Aristocrat, White En- chantress and Heacon, also Enchantress, White Perfec- tion, Wliite Wonder, Pink Delight and Gloriosa. We find the Enchantress family do exceptionally well, but green, which gives the plants a very healthy appearance. They bloom very freely, beginning in October and con- tinuing until the following Summer. The parentage is White Perfection and Victory. The cuttings root easily making strong healthy plants in the field, and these lift easily. Its record to date, according to those who have grown it, is first class, and this is its fourth season. it will not pay the ordinary small grower to sacrifice his blooms in the Spring in order to cut back the plants. We have experimented mostly on plants we have used for cutting purposes, especially new varieties or varieties of which the cuttings have been greatly m demand, so it was not necessary for us to sacrifice the blooms in the Springtime in order to cut back the plants, as the cuttings were all taken off. Beginning with Aristocrat, we had several thousand plants which we used for cutting purposes only the year we introduced it to the trade. We lifted the plants from the bench in the Spring, potted them up, and cut them off straight across about six inches above j the pot. Regardless of the shoots, we cut all plants : even, and a few weeks after potting them up, the roots began to take hold and a great many small breaks be- I gan to appear on the stocks. After they were planted ' in the bench, about the first of June, they were m fine condition, and full of flowering shoots by the first of July. We counted from 35 to 40 shoots on many of the plants. We began cutting the blooms from these plants in the first part of August, and continued cut ting flowers throughout the season, besides getting a great many thousand cuttings from the same plants. As the plants became so large, it was necessary _ to give them more space in the bench than we had antici- pated, therefore, this acted as a guide, and in the future in replanting old plants, we gave them more room. About the best time to cut back stock is the latter part of April, and our method is to use a good prun- ing shears and cut everything even across the bench, about six or seven inches above the soil. Disregard any nice looking shoots that might give promise of giving flowers in the Summer, as these shoots will never de- velop a good flower. White Enchantress does very well. We tried this variety by taking the plants out of the soil after cut- ting them back in April and replanting them in an- other bench. We found there was very little difference in getting them into crop and the number of blooms you would get from these plants by leaving them in the same bench, removing some of the top soil and re- filling with fresh soil and mulch, as we find the expense of taking off the top soil and carrying in the fresh soil in boxes or pails, is about as much as to empty the bench and refill it with the fresh soil in the usual way as you would prepare the bench for young stock. There is very little difference in the production of the plants handled either way. We have been able to cut as many as twelve blooms to the plant from July 1 to Jan. 1. These were strong healthy plants that had been used the season before for cutting purposes, there- fore it was not necessary to sacrifice any blooms. We also tried Beacon plants that were not used for cutting purposes the first year, by leaving on all the flowering shoots that would bloom by Memorial Day, and cutting everything off the plants about six inches above the soil. It is an easy matter to determine about the first part of May which buds will be in bloom for Memorial Day. You can then cut off all their slioots, Notes and Observations Fragrance is always regarded as one of the chief at- tributes of flowers, and it is one that raisers must not overlook. From the plant grower's point of view it is probably the least necessary of a Carnation's virtues, but fhe buyers of flowers appreciate a dehcate perfume. Happily, some of the new Carnations do possess the merit of sweet odor, notably Matchless, Debutante, En- chantress Supreme and Portola. White Wonder and Matchless are two superb white Carnations. Yellow varieties may be said to be scarcely known, yet certainly they have yet to make way, but it can scarcely be denied that a real good clear yellow; of decent size and doubleness, will find much favor. Inci- dentally it would lead to the production of a telling orange scarlet. Mauve and heliotrope varieties have not caught on, yet they are useful to go with Cattleyas in decorations. It is surprising that one or two growers do not fill a bench or half a bench with them. Are we likely to get old John Thorpe's type evolved: a dwarf, sturdy race of Carnations for sale as pot plants, each carrying from six to eight good flowers? The paper read last week at the convention of the A. C. S. on carrying our Carnations for a second year proved to be of great interest. If success is possible in our warm Summers, and the plants can be kept healthy, it would appear, on the face of it, to be a saving in re- gard to labor, time and material. The cost and the tabulated results should be recorded. In the cooler sections the idea is certainly practicable. If we could guarantee the flowering of our Carnations throughout the Summer, what a boom would be given to the trade in young pot plants ! The fact that the per- petual flowering Carnation is now proved to be an ideal border flowering plant in British and Irish gardens, is one of the things, as much as any other, that is likely to make Carnation culture over there an increasing trade. Its development in England has been remarkable in the last decade, and the expansion in the Carnation business has not, by a long way, reached its limit. At this writ- ing the members of the British Carnation Society are discussing similar problems to ours, at what might be regarded as their first serious attempt at an annual con- ference. While American varieties of Carnations suc- ceed in ETigland, English varieties have not, so far, made any success here. Several years ago the A. C. S. published a full list of names of Carnations. Malmaisons only bloom in the Spring and early Sum- mer, although by pinching them a supply can be had as late as October! The flowers are very large, fragrant and beautiful, but they cannot be regarded as proflt- ,able from a cut flower grower's standpoint. J. White Perfection comes with rather thin stems which are inclined to be weak. We have used Pink Delight for three years with good results as to the quantity of flowers and the quality of blooms. The blooms from White Wonder seem to be equally as good from second year plants as they are from young stock, the old plants giving an abundance of blooms from the begin- ning of the "season to the end. Gloriosa is also a very good variety to carry over, as it is a thin grower, and although you get a large number of flowering shoots per pfant, it gives more chance for circulation of air. We find the quality of the blooms equally as good as flowers from young stock. Though this has been a very satisfactory experiment witli us, still we cannot recommend it, as we stated before, to small growers who do not want to sacrifice a crop of flowers in the Spring in order to cut back their stock. Furthermore, unless it is a new variety which is in great demand and which has been used for cutting purposes the first year, it would not be to their, advantage to carry them over the second year. New Pink Carnation " Exquisite " G. C. Bouton & Son. of Bridgeport, Conn., have a fine pink Carnation seedling which thev have named Ex- quisite. The color is a silver or a shell pink, a little darker in the center, shading out near the edges, which gi\es the flower a fine appearance. While the calyx is short it is not a splitter under ordinary culture. The flowers are borne on wiry stems, which hold the flowers erect and stiff. The color of the foliage is a bluish Carnation Glonos.i 318 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The columns under 1 Advertisements of Sto< Help Wanted. Sit Our cbarge is 10 cts. per linri, set solid, in ordinary i without display. No advt. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 16 (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these If replies to Help Want (7 words to the ng type like tiiis, Dted for less than other advertisi this office, pi forwarding. umns, $1.50 per inc Situation Wanted, be addressed care E>uane Street night to seci Advertisers in the ertise under initial answers directed < ;, James Morton, R add 10 reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 ; or P. O. B9X 1697. by Tuesday in the Western States Chicago i307,] SITUATIONS WANTED Superintendent or Manager HARRY TURNER, for several years Superintendent of Castle Gould and Grey- stone, N. 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SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener, aged 43, single, German, a quick worker and sober; life experience on first-class private and commercial places; understands Roses, Carnations, 'Mums and general stock, and can assist in funeral work- neat, obliging, and thoroughly reliable; a small, steady and homelike position wanted; first- class references from past and last employers. Give particulars and wages in first letter. M. L., care Sambraus, 169 Morningside Ave., New York aty. SITUATION WANTED— By Scotchman, aged 30; as head gardener or superintendent on gen- tleman's country estate; 15 years' experience in horticulture under glass and outside; good grower of Roses, Carnations, 'Mums and general fine of greenhouse stock; able to lay out and plant from landscape plans and manage help. A 1 references. East preferred. Please state wages, particulars, etc., in first letter. Address T. O.. care The Flo- rists* Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As : of Carnations, J3 years of age; I full charge is SITUATION WANTED— By head working gar- dener, English, married, no children, aged 34; life experience in fruit, flowers, vegetJibles, Rose nd herbaceous gardens, lawns, shrubs, roads and Box 89, Westbury, reUable; life experle greenhouses Continued to Xext Column SITUATIONS WANTED ilbous, bedding and eferred. State pt bter. Address W. St., Elizabeth, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By dener; experience with foreign and Ameri- can architects; wishes to take charge of land- scape department; capable of any work; de- signing, surveying and estimating. Address T. Z., care The Florists' Exchange. work; first-cl M^n St.?^S SITUATION WANTED— By married man, Ger- man, 38, experienced gardener and greenhouse man; understands Roses, Carnations and general ck; private place preferred; references. State wages in first let Florists' Exchange. Address T. R., SITUATION WANTEE>— American, married, aged 30; 14 years' experience in all branches, 7 years as foreman on commercial places, wishes po- sition on commercial or private place. Highest ' tions. Address T. S.. care The Flo- Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a first-class designer Windsor St.. East Providence, R. I. take full charge; privatt id greenho man; would like a position in Massachusetts near Boston. Please state wages in first letter. Ad- dress T^O^careTheFIonsts]^ SITUATION WANTED— By an assistant gar- dener, 25 years of age, 10 years* experience grow- ing Orchids, Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, bedding plants; references. Address T. X„ care The FIo- rists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Young man, 27, sindie, willing worker, wishes p od references. Addre SITUATION WANTED— Young man, speaks German only, having no previous experience in florist business, would hke to branch out into same; ambitious. Address T. Y.. care The Horists' SITUATION WANTED— By assistant gardener and florist on private place; aged 37, German, single; understands all kinds of work in and out- door, capable of taking charge. Address D. Bauer. 208 N. Clifton St., Philadelphia. Pa. SITUATION WANTEI>— By head gardener, to take charge of private place; good recommenda- tions, aged 36: married, one chill Address T. H.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By married man. 2 life experience growing Roses. Carnation 'Mums, Christmas and Easter stock and beddii plants; very good references. State wages and fi particulars. Edward F. Messer, 34 Park S SITUATION WANTED— Young German gai dener wishes parmanent position; experienced i N.T.^C^S.^^ Stephen Kobel, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT— 30 yean HELP WANTED WANTED Foreman on Good Private Estate who thoroughly understands his work. Copies of references as to ability and deportment must accompany application; English and about 30 years of age preferred. Address T. B., care The Florists' WANTED A young nurseryman of experience in pereimials and outside planting, to commence work about March 1st. Give references and _state_ wages Wanted Experienced Rose Grower rk Aitken, Springfn WANTED— A good grower for Spring, Easter, ■Mum and Christmas stock. Address T. C, care The Florists' Excliange. Continued to Next Column HELP WANTED WANTEI>— At once, young, steady man, with a f^w years' experience in greenhouses and outdoor work. Good chance to broaden knowledge. State and salary wanted, room furnished. rip after four months' satisfactory WANTEr>— An experienced grower of Roses, Car- nations and general stock, as working foreman. I want a first-class man who can produce A 1 goods; only competent, sober men need apply. State experience, and lowest wages expected to begin with. Address Box 2925, Boston, Mass. WANTED— Steady man, about 60, to be usefi and grow bedding plants, small greenhousi Protestant preferred; good home; small wage near city. Vernon, 209 E. 29th St., New Yor ; Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Assistant gardener, single young man, capable, energetic, with good, general exjieri- ence under glass and outside. State qualifications fully and wages expected. Address T. W., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— An expert Orchid grower for com- mercial place; must be fully competent to take entire charge. State experience, salary, references, and full particulars. Address T. L., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Experienced man on floral wh-e signs, steady work. Send references in £ letter. Joseph Koopleman, 47 Eddy St., Pre WANTED— First-clasa grower, propagating Carnations and 'Mi Cockcroft. Northport. L. I., N. Y. „_, dary expected. T. E. Steele, Pomona Nurseries, Palmyra, N- J- STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS— Brilliantissima and other varieties, strong and ' Florist' JlMPELOFSIS AMPELOPSIS Veitchu. Boston Ivy, all tr planted; 3 year, heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. t S7.00 per 100; 18 to 24 in. tops. $5.00 per Short tops, heavy roots, S3.00 per 100, S2S.00 1000; 2 year, heavy, 2H to 4 ft., S8.G0 per 10 to 3 ft., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 18 to 24 good, 60 for $2.00, by mail; $3.00 per 100, S2 per 1000 by express. All well graded, st rooted stock. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— S.inch ex- tra strong plant,, $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; 2)i-inch. $3.00 per 100, $26.00 p"— "" " "" "= ^ Naomah. White Pacific Supreme. Pihk.' .iu.a, Overbrook, 1,^13= ..una, imcuLMHU, juuvcim d'Or. PINK— Fancy Queen, Minta, S3.50 per 100; S30.00 per 1000. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON, 1612 Ludlow St. 1216 H. St.. N. W. NEW YORK, BALTIMORE, 117 W. 2Sth St. Franklin & St. Paul Sts. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS For early delivery. Order now. Best new and standard varieties. STOCK GUARANTEED. Send for catalogue with full list of descriptions. 100 1000 Alice Saloman, early white $7.00 S60.00 Golden Saloman (S3.00 per doz.).20.00 Chieftain. (Pink like Bonnaffon) ..12.00 Indiana Su: In ! Chadwick) Golden Chadwick 3.C White Chadwick 3.C Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwick). 3.C Pbk Gem and Ramapo 3.C White Frick, Nonic YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug.. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Merry Jane, Brutus, Dolly Dimple, Golden Eagle, PINK VARIETIES— W. R. Brock, Patty, Pmk Frick. Winter Cheer. Hirondale. RED VARIETIES— Harwood. CuUingtordii, In- White Dean, Jones, Sn _ _ , YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (Bonnaffon se- lected stock), yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow, "pInK VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivory, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Amorita. Best Pompons 1 " ' Rooted Cuttings, 5 n. 71 W. 23d St., CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 2000 Yellow Bonnaffon, sand Rooted Cuttings, S12.00 per 1000, or will take unrooted Carnations in exchange. A. A. Laub. New Hamburgh. N. Y. 000 CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— J. Nonin, the best Christmas White, S2.00 per 00. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. CmSRABIAS CINERARIA GIGANTEA— 5-in., well-shape. , clean and vigorous, in bud, S25.00 per lOO Nursery, Corry, Pa. Cash with order. CTCLAOIENS ransplantedand are sure Early planting will make Christmas. o • I ^. . 100 1000 Bright Chrmmis red $3.60 $30.00 of giving best plants for ->tChri 3.60 30.00 Wlute. Pure white „,„„ „„.„„ Salmon (Wonder of Wandabek) '. 4!60 4o!oO „ . 260 or more at 1000 rate. R. J. Irwin. 71 W. 32rd St.. New York, N. Y I page 236, issue of The Ex- C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— Divided field clumps, collection of 12 of the most desirable commercial varieties for cutting; S2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Have in surplus the foflowing varieties at S1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000: Sylvia, Souv. G. de Doazon, Fleury, Lyndhurst, Baron Schroeder, A. D. Lrvoni, Mrs. Hartong, Manhattan Beauty; divided stock, while they last, Sl.SO per 100, 812.00 per 1000. faction or no sale. Trade list on application. W. A. Finger, Hicksville, L. I., N. Y. YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety we have been growing with great success the past two seasons. Price, per 100, strong plants, $8.00. Weiland & Risch, Wholesale Cut Flowers, 164 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, lU. BOSTON FERNS, weU e fastest grower, makes more fronds i pact plant. Strong bench pla: .00 per 100, 1000. ROOSEVELT and BOSTON FERN RUN- NERS, for April and May delivery, nice, clean ' ■ " ~ ' ' per 100, $15.00 pel J 3 fronds, 1000.' Get busy and place your order now before they are all sold. These are extra good value. Send for complete Catalog. R. S. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. PINE BOSTON AND WHITMANl FERNS— Ready for 6 and 6-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. • ■■ ■ ' ■ ■ pots, $10.00 per 100. Burgevin. Florist, !r,N.Y. Oraceena Indivisac GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— 3000 Nutt, Grant, HiU, Buch- ner, Lawrence and Poltevlne, from 2H-*n. and 3-ln. pots, $15.00 per 1000. First check D. No. 2, Norfolk, Va. : lot. Fox Hall Farm, R. F. GERANIUMS— Double White, 2H-in. and 3-in., fine, healthy, stocky plants. Fall Cuttings; will make nice plants for Easter trade; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash. W. A. Finger, Hicksville, N. Y. GERANIUMS— Mme. SaUerc GERANIUMS— 2Ji-in. Ricard. Poitevine, Nutt. ^_ __t. j„.,, ,. - -"0.00 per 1000. F. Koenig, 566 Cavalier and Double Oi . _ Cash with order, please. Willian - berg, N. J J. M. and C. L. Backus, Grt GLADIOLUS GLADIOLUS— See ad. LrtLiiULUb — bee ad. on page Zdb, issue ot 1 he Exchange, January 31. C. Betscher, Canal Do- HYDRAN6EAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3000 fine plants in 2H-in. pots at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson and Perkins Company, Newark, New York. H YURANGEAS— In pots and tubs, $i.50-$j.50 each. Large specimens, $S.00-$7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. IVIKS IVIES— Hardy English, out of 4-inch pots, strong and bushy, to make room, $6.00 per 100. God- frey Callas, out of 3-inch pots, fine plants, S3.00 per 100. Cash, please. Frederick Holtke, Cor. 5th and Broad Sts., Carlstadt, N. J. NURSERY STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 12 to 18 inches $8.00 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2 to 3 feet 12.60 3 to 4 feet 20.00 Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWW NURSERY, HllNTSVILlt,AlA Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK 6-9 mm., $11.00 per 1000; 6000 for $50.00. No. 2, 3-6 mm., $8.60 Jer 1000; 6000 foi $40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 2-yr. transplanted weU branched. $7.00 per 100; 12 to 18-£i., fine. $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, as good as the best; no charge for packing. Chas. Black, Hightstown, $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Southaide Nur»erie«. Chester, Va. BAYTREESand BOX TREES all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutlier- ford.N.J. Rutherford, N. J. POINSETTIAS POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS— The true Christmas Red Variety. Extra stronj- plants $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Large plants, $8.50 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. The above are extra good value, so get your order in at once. Roman J. Irwin ,71 W. 23d St., N. Y. PRIMULAS PRIMULA Malacoides— 4-in. pots, all in bloom fine for Easter, $6.00 per 100. Geo. A. Relyea, Orchard Place. Poughkeepsie. N. Y. PRIMULA OBCONICA— 5-in., large, well bal- - -^ plants in profuse bloom, 2.5c. Cash with Nursery, Corry, Pa. order. Hillcrest WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for 2-in. pots of the following Roses: Lady HilUngdon, Rich- mond, Mrs. Taft, KiUarney Queen and Pink Killamey. Flushing Rose Gardens, 69 Colden Ave., Flushing. N. Y. ROSES— Mrs. George Shawyer. strong, stock. Have over 14,000 plants to from. Write, for prices in quantity. GIANT PANSIES Sow now I Special Florists' Mixture; Trim- ardeau Selections, mixed, tr. pkt. 50c.. oz. $4.00. Tnmardeau, fine mixed varieties, tr. pkt. 25c., oz. $1.50. Casaier's Giants Improved, splendid mix- ture, tr. pkt. 50c., oz. $5.00. Trimardeau sorts as: Bronze Colors, Golden Pure Yelloiv. Lord Beacons- field, Purple, Pure White, Yellow with eye. White with eye. Each variety separate, ti. pkt. 30c., oz. $2.00. My catalogue has also other varieties. O. V. Zangen, Seedsman, Hoboken. N. J. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True ISUver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, ready for immediate delivery. »1.75 per 100, $JS.00 per 1000. 2 Ji-in. pot plants, SNAPDRAGONS— The best commercial varieties; good, clean stock for planting now; Dark Crim- son, Silver Pink, Dark Pink and Mammoth White. 2M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 WaU St., Trenton, N. J. FOR SALE — Ramsburg, Silver Pink Snapdragons, Rooted Cuttmgs and 2 Ji-in. pots, $1.50 and $3.00 M-in. pots, $2.C 100. Hemy Eic'hholz, SNAPDRAGONS— New England Silver Pink and Golden Yellow. The year's best seHers. Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Jerry Brookins & Son Orchard Park, N. Y SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, 2i.i-in. stock, good and strong, $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. miSCELLANEOUS Escuh per 100 and up. New Seed, Qemati 25c. per oz., $3.00 pet lb., by mai Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J OM'SiadiiTS Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE ^IsimMJLANEO^ ROSES— Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Rooted Cuttings $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Carnations- Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink En- chantress, Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Geraniums, Poitevine, 2}4-m., $2.50 per 100. Carl E. Holm, Madison. N. J. SALVIA BONFIRE — Strong, healthy plants from seed bed, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. ■ - N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS Beets and Lettuce Plants The finest we have ever grown. Now ready for immediate shipment BEET PLANTS, 25c. per 100 ; $1.50 per LETTUCE PLANTS, 20c. per 100 ; $1.25 per 1000. The Old Dominion Plant Co. Box 106, NORFOLK, VA. Plant Catalogue on Request FOR EXCHANGE FOR EXCHANGE— 1-year-old Asparagus Plure sus; 1-year-old Asparagus Sprengeri, $10.00 per 100. Will exchange for Rooted Cutti tions. John Holt, North Wales, Pa. 1 Cuttings of Carna- STOCK WANTED WANTEI>— California Privet. 6 ft. tall. Quote quality and prices. Address Kempei and Christeosen, Boulevard, Newport, R. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— For $1250 in cash and equity valued at $3500 in 2K acres of land and greenhouse range of 14,000 sq. ft. of glass and in stock fix- tures,, tools, etc., valued at $1800, making a total of $5300. Property is located at Bedford Hills, N. Y., five minutes' walk from station. For full particulars as to full value of property in which this equity rests, and of amount of mortgage on property, list of stock, etc., inquu-c of Wm. Kesslcr, 113 W. 28th St., New York City. FOR SALE— A well established flower and plii business in prosperous town of 6000 populati in Northern Illinois; the only greenhouse in t For full particulars, address S. M., care The Floris Exchange, 143 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. . J. Green, 757 Campbell Ave., West Haven, FOR SALE— 4 iron frame greenhouses, one 22x75; two 18x65 even span: and one, 18x75, fi span, complete or separate; also large quantity of glass, pipe, boilers, ventilating apparatus, etc. I. Suesserman, 104 Ridgewood Ave., Newark, N. J. FOR SALE— Two have you to trade? Address T. F., Florists' Exchange. The FOR SALE— A retail florist business established 20 years in Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse well stocked, attached to store. Doing a ^ood business right along. Close investigation mvited. In- puire of R. L., care The Florists* Exchange. FOR SALE — About two acres of ground with two greenhouses, also house situated in central FOR SALE; — 5 fine, large greenhouses, with latest heating equipment, at Wyomissing, Pa.; immediate possession. For particulars, address: Charles Barto. 521 Court St., Reading, Pa. FOR SALE— Nine greenhouses, ten acres at extremely low price; near New York; ■ ■ \d(fr ess T. N., care The Fl lor partici Exchange. FOR SALE— Florist store, established; best loca- in New York City; lease, low rent; $900.00 . "" " ' The Florists' Exchange. Address T. M., FOR SALE— 3 Greenhouses, land and cottage, Wdoing good retail trade. Easy terms. New York State. Address O. C, care^The Florists' FOR SALE— A first-class flower shop, complel spection!^' 9966th Ave.rNew York CjrJ'. Classified Advertisements continued on page 321 320 The Florists' Exchange Our Readers* Views (^Concluded from page 312) point, as it did recently, plant shipments are apt to suffer while waiting on station platforms, or during wagon delivery, no matter how carefully packed, and a little judgment in unpacking will in most instances bring the plants out of a frozen condition with little or no The undersigned received during the recent severe spell a shipment which included Geraniums of various types. Fuchsias, Begonias, and other soft wooded sub- jects from pots, the ball of earth on practically every plant being frozen hard, the frost penetrating even to those in the center of the boxes. Although the shipment looked rather hopeless, the boxes were placed immedia- ately in a cool shed with a temperature just above the freezing point and allowed to remain there 48 hours, thawing out gradually. The plants were then unpacked, placed in a slightly higher temperature, kept well shaded, and were soon in condition to be potted. The loss on the entire shipment did not exceed 5 per cent.; the Begonias suffered no more injury than the Geraniums, and the plants are now well established and in a growing condition. A. N. Piekson, Inc. [We are likely to meet with sudden and severe cold during the next "six weeks and many are apt to have the experience narrated by our thoughtful friend who signs this communication, so consignees should bear well in mind how to care for such shipments. — En.] The Cactus Pear or Prickly Pear Editor The Florists' Exchange: I send you a protograph of a Florida Cactus plant, Opuntia tuna, in fruit. The plant is about 6ft. in height and eleven years old. It has nine perfect fruits, now well ripened; and a few have fallen off. These fruits are edible, and have a pleasing flavor, somewhat similar to the taste of an over-ripe Canteloupe, and quite full of small seeds. The plant bloomed last Spring, and a well shaped and sturdy plant it is. I also mail you a specimen of the fruit which is called Prickly Pear. The color is light purple. Shiremanstown, Pa. John F. Rupp. Wistaria or Wisteria? Editor The Florists' Exchange; "Sally Wistar," a writer in the Public Ledger, Phila- delphia, referring recently to the Wistaria, has been taken to task by a correspondent who claims that the name should be Wisteria. The fact appears to be as follows: The botanist, NuttaU, who named this vine, wrote the name Wisteria, but in a foot-note to the de- scription of it says: "I name it in honor of Dr. Caspar Wistar." This led every one to suppose that in the spelling of the name he had made a mistake in writing Wisteria; and all botanists have called it Wistaria from that time on. Some time later the Wister family, closely related to the Wistar one, stated that Nuttall's attention had been called to the fact that he had spelled the name Wisteria and that he had said he knew of it and had done so for the sake of euphony. This matter was called to the attention of the editor of the Gardeners' Monthly some years ago, who made reply: "NuttaU says, in a foot-note to the description of Wisteria: 'I name it in honor of Dr. Caspar Wistar.' If he had added — 'but for the sake of euphony I changed the spelling to Wis- teria,' there could be no cause for Hooker, Bentham, Gray, and others supposing it to be a typographical error, and changing it to what the foot-note, as it stands, clearly suggests it to be." It will be seen that there was ample justification for the belief of scientific bodies that he had erred in the spelling of the name in using an e for an a, having his own word for it that he had named it after his friend. Dr. Caspar Wistar. Our own dictionary, "Bailey's Cyclopedia of American Horticulture," and the standard English authority, "Nicholson's Dictionary of Garden- ing," both spell it Wistaria, as does every one familiar mth the fact that the vine was named after Dr. Caspar Wistar. Philadelphia. Joseph Meehan. A Request Readers who are this year introducing popular and tasty designs for St. Valentine's Day trade are requested to send descriptions of same for the benefit of other readers of this department. Such descriptions will add to the general knowledge and help the development of the business for that day. In no case do we think it would do injury in any way to the sales of those who are good enough to send in descriptions. Photographs of St. Valentine's Day designs would also be gladly received. The Florists' Bxohange Is exoluslvely a Trad* Paper. Frloes at whioli stock Is offered In those ••lanao a*o Intondod for tha Trade onlj. DISEASES OF THE CARNATION GEORGE L. PELTIER Floricultural Pathologist, University of Illinois, Agricultural Experiment Station, Urbana, 111. {Continued from page 253) " Branch Rot " (Dry Stem Rot) (Fusarium sp.) This disease was reported about the same time as the stem rot and has developed along with it, causing more or less confusion. Observations have shown that this disease is not as serious or infectious as the stem rot, although it is widely scattered and almost every grower has had more or less experience with it. Branch rot is due to a species of Fusarium, which seems to work in the interior of the stem, and to cause the death of the larger branches and often the main stem. The stem and branches when attacked by this fungus gradually wilt and cause the leaves to turn a yellowish green. This yellowing or dying of the branch is rather rapid compared with stem rot. In the branch rot, the stem remains firm after death, although wilted and shriveled, and the bark does not slough off, while the tissue beneath remains firm. The fungus may attack the plant at any time during its life. The method by which the fungus obtains en- trance into the plant stem has not been entirely deter- mined, but it doubtless gains entrance through a wound or by first establishing itself upon dead or inactive tissue and then penetrating the living tissue. The outer leaves of the cutting die soon after the cutting is put in and if these leaves are at all moist, they afford an excellent means of entrance for the fungus into the tender tissues. The plant itself may be injured in numerous ways, all of which afford an opportunity for the diseased organism to enter the plant. The fungus is not likely to cause injury to a sound plant through soil infection. However, it is undoubtedly truly para- sitic at times. One source of the disease seems to be in the cutting bench. The fungus easily attacks the cut surfaces caus- ing them to lose their color and dry up, the cuttings finally yellowing and dying. The drying up of the leaves progresses downward untU it reaches the stem. Here the fungus infects the stem and causes the rotting off of the cutting at the surface of the ground. In many cases only the outer leaves are attacked, but sometimes the young leaves dry up and die. The fungus always produces a slimy wet rot which is quite characteristic. Large areas 4ft. and 5ft. long in the bench have been seen in which all the cuttings have rotted off due to the fungus. To prevent the spread of the disease in this way, only cuttings from healthy plants should be used. The spores may lodge on the cuttings and when the young plants are transferred to pots the spores may germinate and find a wound to enter the tissues and so cause the dying of several branches or the whole plant. Again the same thing may hold true with the plants when they are set out in the field. The disease in the field is not of an infectious char- acter, for diseased plants are often found isolated among healthy ones. When the plants are benched in the Fall the fungus brought in from the field may cause some damage, for the plants seem to be more subject to infection in the houses than in the field. As its development is somewhat similar, the same precautions should be ap- plied here as have been given for the stem rot. Carnation "Yellows" "Yellows" as we shall call this disease for the pres- ent, to distinguish it from "Bacteriosis" and "Stig- monose," is widely distributed throughout the country, and from reports seems to be increasing rapidly. The trouble starts in the young leaves and is first noticed as small pale green areas varying in size and shape. On holding an infected leaf up to the Ught the dots appear translucent. These spots become more distinct and turn yellow, while the tissue beneath collapses. The trouble is confined not only to the leaves, but in badly infected plants, the branches and flower stems may be covered with the yellow elongated spots. Apparently several distinct forms of yellows can be recognized, which differ in general appearance and sub- sequent behavior. The early stages of the first type consist of small translucent dots, scattered irregularly through the leaf. At first they are a paler green than the surrounding tissue, but distinctly delineated from it. The spots increase more or less rapidly until they reach a diameter of 1 to 8 mm. Most of these spots are approximately circular but may be irregular in outline, rarely elongated. Few of the spots coalesce in this form. This type is especially noticeable on the White Enchantress. A single leaf may have from one or two to fifty or more spots, depending on the extent of infection. Another characteristic of this first type is, that the spots do not tend to make the leaves brittle. The development of the second form is similar to the one above, except that while still in the early stages the spots coalesce and become very much elongated, so that a single spot may be lin. to 2in. or more in length. On badly infected leaves these elongated areas run parallel to the mid rib and have a sort of flaky appear- ance. The leaves become very brittle and are easily snapped off. In the later stage the cells beneath the infected areas collapse, the spot becomes sunken and finally turns brown as the leaf dies. This type of yel- lows is found in the Beacon and Pink Enchantress and is as a rule much more destructive than the first type. A third form may be mentioned here, which is found only on the red flowered varieties, as Beacon. Here the areas in the late stages take on a purplish color and are slightly raised. It is not known whether this form is the same as the others or not. The red flowered varieties are susceptible to both types. As new shoots arise they become infected, while the old leaves at the base of the plant die off, giving the plant a very diseased appearance. While yellows does not kill the plants outright, it renders them useless, for they will produce only a few imperfect flowers, and in only slight attacks of yellows it retards the growth of the plant. Microscopical observations show no rupture of the epidermis and with a lens the bloom on the leaf above the spots appears to be undisturbed. The chloroplasts are bghter in the diseased areas but do not seem de- generated. No bacteria or fungi are present except when the epidermis of the leaf is broken down. No insect punctures, as have been described by Woods, have been observed in the true yellows, in fact no collapsed tissue can be traced to the epidermis except in later stages, when the epidermis has been broken down. No explanation as to the cause of this disease can be given at present. However, prebminary experiments have shown that the disease is probably not transmis- sible from one plant to another, but that it is carried from season to season by means of infected cuttings. Until the cause has been determined the suggestion is made that no cuttings from plants that show yellows be taken; and if any plants show these spots at any time from the cutting bench stage to the time they are ; brought into the house in the Fall, they should be dis- carded. In this way the disease to a large extent will be eliminated. (To be concluded next week) Fusarium fungus, showing development of growth of tlie hyplne or mycelium, and spore cases. These increase a ping the strength of the leaves. f'ete" February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 321 ^^H AMONG THE GROWERS Head's Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergenfield, N. J. Though outside work in the Bergenfield Nurseries has been suspended until Spring, that in the greenhouses, where propagation is now being given much at- tention, and the season's cut of flowers is being made, is going on briskly, and keeps everyone busy. CAENATIOHS The new, or comparatively new, va- rieties are chiefly grown here. About 1600 plants of Enchantress Supreme in a bench are looking very thrifty. They be- gan to produce flowers early, and are now giving a heavy cut of good blooms, of ex- cellent, color. About the same number of Rosette is grown, a very handsome dark pink Carnation. These began producing Iblooms a little later than Enchantress Supreme, but are giving an increasing cut of flowers of excellent quality. White |Wonder in about the same number of iplants as those above, is grown almost [exclusively as a white. It has proved both last year and this, an early and con- tinuous bloomer, the flowers being borne ]on wiry stems of good length. For a variegated Carnation about 1500 plants of Benora are grown. The stems of the early cut of blooms are not quite as long las White Wonder, but are of good length mow. The blooms are fine, and Benora lis certainly a bard Carnation to beat in 'its class. In order to obtain good cut- ;tings for propagation in sufficient num- [ber, about 1700 plants of Enchantress ^Supreme, and about half that number of jthe other varieties, are grown for cut- itings alone, and already a good crop of ithese is in the propagating bench, and the ipots. DAHLIAS j^ Head's Bergenfield Nursery is becom- jing better known each year as an in- |troducer and a producer of novelties in ;Dahlias and Chrysanthemums. The benches now are well filled with tubers, and will soon give a crop of shoots for the propagating bench. Thos. W. Head's jintroductions of his own raising for 1914 iwill consist of six varieties of the Peony- Bowered class, among which are Dorothy Head, a bright salmon, and P. W. Popp, a beautiful flake suffused with brilliant flame in center, both of which attracted touch attention at the Autumn shows. jAraong the introductions of European lorigin in the same class Chatenay, of a icolor similar to the Chatenay Rose, IDuchess of Brunswick, and Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, all having received on the Con- tinent and in England certificates and awards.^ Of the comparatively older va- rieties in this same class. Cochineal and Geisha are still favorites ; in the singles are Amber; and in the decorative class Great Britain and Hortulanus Fiet. In the cactus class for 1914 introduction, six few of Beauport Beauty John Riding. Th( |the many. j CHETSANTHEMTIMS Alice Salomon, an incurved pure Iwhite ; Howard, a reflexed dark crimson ; jLucy Quinlan, an incurved rich yellow, and Salomon's Gold, a bright yellow sport of Alice Salomon with Mary E. iVTeyer, Wm. Turner and White Perfec- jtion. are a few of the large flowering va- irieties offered. In the Anemone-flowered class, among several others is the new Japanese Anemone, Princess ; of the |early-flowered outdoor class, Eden, bright rose ; Normandie, delicate pink ; Goach- ler's Crimson and October Gold ; and in Ithe pompon class Excelsior. Fairy Queen, TJUian Doty, Skibo. and Souvenir d'Or. - The stock plants of the many kinds of IChrysanthemums are. In excellent condi- Ition. The several catalogs of these nur- series giving full lists of the Dahlias. Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Irises and phloxes are now ready for mailing. Cincinnati, 0. The Marbet The weather man forecasted a cold spell for this week, but as yet none has arrived, and the warm days brought in more stock. As a result a drop in prices occurred. While there is not an over- abundance of good stock, still there is enough to go round, except Roses. Al- though these are more plentiful, there is as yet hardly a sufficient amount for re- quirements. There is an oversupply of both yellow and white Narcissus. Calla receipts are larger than they have been and they are of good quality. Double Violets have been coming in in large quantities, but are moving slowly. The supply of single Violets about equals the demand. Sweet Pea receipts are larger and the better blooms sell at sight. Other oft'erings include orchids, Lily of the Valley. Marguerites, Baby Primroses, Jonquils, Freesia and Hyacinths. Notes The regular meeting of the Flo- rists' Society will be held on Monday evening, February 9, at the club rooms. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Critchell have as their guests this week Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass., and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hill of Richmond. Mr. Shepard, of the E. G. Hill Floral Co., was at Richmond, Ind., one day last week. Herbert Bartholomew of Dayton, O., stopped over in Cincinnati on his way home from the South. "Sprinkleproof" Sam Seligman, and A. Miller of A. Henderson & Co., Chi- cago, were in this city last week. Teddy. Kalai Mich. We are experiencing very unseasonable weather just now, and its effect on both business and stock is very plain, although funeral work has, in a large measure, saved the situation. Shipping trade has also been fair. Weather conditions have been severe on the grower, and it takes much skill and patience to overcome the continuous dull and cloudy spells we have bad prac- tically all the Winter. However, the lengthening days are now helping out, and the saving of coal bills also should be considered. The members of the trade here were somewhat surprised at the arrival of Chicago parties at the beginning of the week and finding that the financial affairs of Fisher & Co. were in bad condition. Several of our local men were caught. I am sorry to say, for they are all young men just starting out, and can ill afford to have their money tied up. Just how matters stand I am unable to say, as none of the firm was able to give any information when I called, although a Mr. Webb, representing Chicago interests, assured me that plans were then being made with the intention of continuing the business, and that "eventually" all bills would be "paid in full." So far as I can learn, the firm had during the eight years or so of its existence here, worked up a business of some $45,000 yearly, buying the chief part of its stock in Chicago and doing both a wholesale and retail business. H. A. Fisher incorporated a few years ago. S. B. Elyria, 0. With tbe beginning of February busi- ness shows a gratifying increase in vol- ume. The favorable weather also has improved all cut stock both in quantity and quality, all lines being plentiful ex- cept Roses, whidi are quite scarce. Bulb- ous stock is much in evidence upon the market, commanding good prices. Chas. Erbardt, manager of the Lorain Out Flower Co., reports current business as excellent and says be expects a bumper trade for the present month. Miss Nellie Hecock, who had the mis- fortune of breaking her arm in slipping upon the ice in I/orain, is improving rapidly and will soon be among the active again. G. H. Eaton, sales manager of the Ohio Nursery & Supply Co., spent the past few days in Pittsburgh. Mr. Eaton is gradually getting the affairs of his company in nice shape and anticipates a heavy Spring business. J. McL. St. Louis, Mo. The Market Business has been very brisk, with a fairly good amount of stock. The only shortage now existing is in Am. Beauty Roses, which still are at a premium for good stuff. The prices range all the way from $1 to $5 per dozen. Killarney and Richmond are still scarce, and prices re- main high — from 10c. down to 6c. Carnations clean up daily at prices ranging from l%c. to 3c. Violets are plentiful and sell well at from 35c. to 50c. per 100. Peas are plentiful, and find a good ready demand at from 30c. to 60c. per 100. Lilies sell easily at 10c. and 12%c. Callas go fairly well at 10c. to 12%c. Jonquils sell at 4c. to 5c., and Freesias go well too. Tulips are slow at 3c. ; Nar- cissi are fairly plentiful and sell at 2c. to 3c. Valley is steady and with a fair call goes at $4 per 100. Notes W. A. Rowe of Kirkwood is bring- ing to Windler's a fine quantity of Free- sias, Jonquils and Valley. Alex. Siegel, at Wolff- Wilson's, reports a good counter trade. C. A. Kuehn is handling an extra fine grade of Dagmar and White Wonder Car- nations. C. Young & Sons have a nice display of early bulbous stock. R. J. Windier, at Grand and Shendoah sts., made a particularly nice window dis- play in the widst of their well-to-do Ger- man neighborhood. Geo. H. Angermuller is receiving daily a fine cut of orchids and Gardenias. The Ladies' Home Circle will meet at the home of Fred C. Weber, Jr., next Wednesday afternoon. The St. Louis seed houses are very busy on their Spring catalogs, as well as making preparations to take care of their annual Spring rush. O. G. Peteler is building a garage at his home place. Werner Bros, are furnishing the W. C. Smith Co. with a choice grade of Killar- ney and Richmond. O. K. S. Greenhouse Building Gkinnell, Ia. — Wm. Bader of Esther- ville, la., contemplates the erection of a greenhouse here. Kelso, Wash. — Fred Jensen of the Kelso Floral Co. has announced the in- tended construction of an addition to the present greenhouses, to be 100ft. x 16ft. when completed. The establishment will then have an area of 15,000 sq. ft. of glass. Clinton, III. — Sylvester Grimsley is building a greenhouse at his home on South Monroe st. Mr. Grimsley has been growing plants in a small way for three years, and has decided to prepare for larger business. According to the Clin- ton Register of Jan, 23. the new green- house will be 20ft. x 58ft. Erecting Lean-to Houses Plea.se give ns some advice and sug- g:e.<5tions re.?arciing a small greenhouse We intend to build a house 80ft. long, running east and we.st, the north wall of which will be TVaft. high. Would It be practical to build a lean-to on the north of this and grow Violets in it? Or could such a house be used for other flowers? What would be the best width, and manner of running walhs and benches for such a house? How high should the north wall of the lean- to be. and would you put any glass in it?— R. E. G., N. C. — Quite a number of lean-to green- houses are built and connected to the north side of greenhouses, and can be used for various purposes, the width of the house depending on requirements. If the house is made 6%ft. wide, it would admit of one bench along the distance from floor line to at north side would be 4ft., 18in. of this could be glass. It would also be ad- visable to place glass on the north vertical wall _of the large house, say about 301n. neflt of the ugh vertical If a wider lean-to house with two benches Is desired the house could be made 8%ft. wide. This- would give two benches each 3ft, wide and a center walk 2ft, wide, but It would then be necessary to depress the walk about l%ft. to give 6%__ft^Jn^the — JOHN MoARTHUR. of officers was held ows: President, Willia ^president, Philip William Dowle John A. Ken- and 29 1914 ladies. The commit- tee in charge consists of J. A. Kennedy, Geo. H. Hale, Philip Bonner, William Dowlen, W. W. Kennedy. Percy Hicks, H. A. Kettel, R. Applegate, A. M. Min- ton, H. Burrows, H. Collls, F. H. Malloy ind A. Brighton. The nex jth Boat Clubhouse Home-Garden Day In 1913 a home-garden day was in- cluded in the program for Farmers' Week at Ithaca, N. T. At that meeting flowers and vegetables were the sub- interest gardens that it was deemed advisable to increase the scope of the work this year. Four departments of the college there have agreed to co-operate in this matter, and a program has been devised for Home-Gar-. den Day, February 13, 1914. GERANIUMS Extra fine plants, ready for S-incti shift. 100 1000 S. A. Nutt. 2Ji-in S2.25 t20.00 Beaute Poitevlne 2.60> Harcourt. Wfiite 2.50 Rlcard 2.60 Perlcins 2.50 Llinuted Mme. JauUn 2.50 rrJnTnVifir Mme. SaUerol 2-25 ^"'^'^er Apple Blossom 2.50 Ivy Geranium 2.50J 100 1000 VINCA Variegata. 2Ji-in $2.60 $22.60 GERIVIAN IVY 2.25 20.00 BLUE AGERATUM. 2>^-in 2.00 16.00 HELIOTROPE 2.25 20.00 SALVIA Splendens 2.25 20.00 TRADESCANTIA Variegated 2.00 SIMILAX. Strings. 3-iti., eitra.. . . . 2.50 SPRENGERI. 3-in., extra 5.00 Cash witti order. MAGNUS PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bai^ains We offer the very lowest prices on both New and Second-iland AH sizes in stock ready for i: ment. We cut pipe to sketch. Send us your Inquiries and get our prices before buying elsewhere. It will pay you. Eagle Pipe Supply Co., Inc. 29 Howard St., N. Y. City GLASS— 8x10, $1.50 box of 90 panes. Cypress Hot Bed Sash, 6 ft. 80c. cacli. C. N. Robin- son & Bro., 108 S. Frederlclc St., Baltimore, condition. Address S. W., MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO BUY— Complete greenliotlsea Monmouth Co. (N. J.) Hort. Society A meeting of this society was held in Thursday evening:. Jan. 15. at Red Bank, (N. X), with Pres. John A. Ken- WANTED TO RENT— An up-to-date florist es tabfisliment doing a good business. Fulf par ticutars in first fetter. Address T. T., care Tfii 322 The Florists' Exchange The Florists' Telegraph Delivery (S. A. F. and O. H.) IRWIN BERTERMANN, President, Indianapolis, Ind. W. F. GUDE, Vice-President, Washington, D. C. W. L. ROCK, Treasurer, Kansas City, Mo. DIRECTORS :— Ernest Wienhoeber, A. B. Cartledge, Fred. H. Meinhardt, Philip Breitmeyer, George Asmus, J. A. Valentine, John Bertermann, Henry Penn. MUTUAL DISCOUNTS, 20 PER CENT. PROVISIONS FOR GUARANTEED ACCOUNTS Write to ALBERT POCHELON. Secretary, 153 Bates Street, Detroit, Mich. Our list is growing steadily, so is the Telegraph Business. Add your name to this list. .The Rosary Flower Shop W. C. Gloeckner Anderson Floral Co. DahlCo., C. A. Berke. Geo. H. .Edwards Floral Hall Co. X Stulb's Nursery Atlanta, Ga Atlantic City, N. J.. 1505 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City. N. J Aul^m 'n. "y!," lil'-isi's! Divisioil'l Baftim'ore, ' Md.,' 'mo'n.' ChLrlei' St. Bay City, Mich., 325 Park Ave Bloomineton. 111., 318 N. Main St. Boston, Mass., 342 Boylston St 43 Bromfield St Penn, Henry , N. Y.. 272 Fulton St., and 7 Clii Buffalo, N. Y., 440 Main St Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St ), 111.. 25 E. Madison ), 111., 2132-2134 Michit Chicago, 111., 2223 \V._ Madison St. III'.'. - III., 854 N. State Cincinnati, O., 138 E. 4th St. . Cincinnati, O.. 160 E. 4th St. , Samuelson ...Schiller. The Florist Smyth. W. J. .Wienhoeber Co., Ernst Cleveland. O.. 6623 Euclid Cleveland. O.. 1284 & 1308 Euclid Ave. .The Jones Russell Co. Cleveland. C. 1836 W. 26th St Knoble Bros. Colorado Springs. Colo Crump. Frank F. Colorado Sprmgs, Colo Pikes Peak Floral Co. Columbus, Ohio, 1335 Fau- Ave.. .The Franklin Park Floral Co. Corsicana. Texas Holm, Alfred Council Bluffs. la.. 321 Broadway Wilcox. J. F., & Sons Danville. 111..........;... Smith. F. B.. & Sons Dayton. O., 112 S. Mam St Heiss Company Defiance. Ohio Winterich. Christ Des Moines. Iowa Wilson Floral Co., J. S. Denver. Colo., 1643 Broadway The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., 163 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The L. ' :, Mich., Gratiot Ave. & Bd'way. . Breitmeyer's Sons, John ■ ' " Plumb, Charles H. , Mich., Newland & Gratiot Aves . Edwardsville, Ills., 1308 St. I El Paso. Texas, Mills Bldg Evansville, Ind., 622 Main S Evanston, Ills, 602 Davis .The Harketts Floral Co. an Co., J. F. .Potter Floral Co. LIST OF MEMBERS Fargo, N. D Smedley & Co. Fayetteville, Ark.. 18 W. Center St The Southwestern Seed Co. Florence, S. C The Palmetto Nurseries, De Witt House Fond Du Lac, Wis.. 414 Linden St Haentze Co. Fort Morgan, Col Morgan Floral Co. Fort Smith, Ark. 11 N. 8th St Brockman's Flower Shop Fort Worth, Texas McAdam, J. E. Ft. Worth, Tex.. 1013 Houston St Baker Bros. Co., Inc. Galesburg. Ill Pillsbury, I. L. Grand Rapids. Mich., Monroe & Division Aves. . Smith, Henry Greenfield, Mass Richards, E A. Greensburg, Pa., 200 N. M-iin St Thomas, Joseph Harrisburg, Pa., 313 Market St Schmidt, Charles Hartford, Conn Coombs. John F. Highland Park. Ill Highland Park Greenhouses HoTjoken, N. J., 113 Hudson St., near docks of all Ocean Steamers Grulich, J., & Sons Indianapolis, Ind., 241 Mass. Ave Bertermann Bros. Co. Indianapolis. Ind.. 1610-1620 N. Illinois St., Wiegand's Sons Co., A. Indianapolis. Ind.. 225 N. Penna. St Hill Floral Co., E. G. Joliet. fU., Hobbs Bldg Labo, Joseph Kalamazoo. Mich.. 141 S. Burdick St Van Bochove & Bro. Kansas City. Mo., 913 Grand Ave Murray. Samuel Kansas City. Mo.. 1116 Walnut St Rock. W. L., Flower Co. Kenosha Wis L. Turner & Sons Knoxville, Tenn Baum, Charles L., " Home! of Flowers " Kokomo, Ind Coles, W. W. La Crosse. Wis La Crosse Floral Co. Lansing, Mich., 624 North Capitol Ave John A. Bissinger Lexington. Ky.. 123 East 6th St John A. KeUer Lincoln. Neb.. 1338 O St Frey & Frey, Florists Little Rock, Ark.. 521 Main St Tipton & Hurst London, Ont., Canada Gammage. J.. & Sons Louisville. Ky., Masonic Temple Baumer, August R. Louisville, Ky., 550 S. 4th Ave Schulz. Jacob Lowell, Mass., 8 Merrimack Square Morse & Beals Macon, Georgia Idle Hour Nurseries Mankato, Minn WindmiUer Co.. The Milwaukee. Wis.. 349 3rd St Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. Milwaukee, Wis McKenney & Company, M. A. Minneapolis, Minn.. . .34 S. 5th St.. 932 Nicollet Ave. and Radisson Hotel Whitted Floral Co., Miss H. B. Whitted Mobile, Ala The Minge Floral Co. Montgomery, Ala., 116 Dexter Ave Rosemont Gardens Mt. Oemens. Mich Von Boeselager, August Mt. Vernon. N. Y., 25 S. 4th Ave Dummett. Artkur Nashville, Tenn Joy Floral Company Newark, O Duerr, Chas. A. New Castle, Pa., North Mercer St Butz Bros. New Haven, Conn., 1026 Chapel St Champion & Co.. J. N. New London. Conn Renter's New Orleans. La Metaire Ridge Nursery Co. Baronne St Eble. Chas. The Avenue Floral Co. .Dards. Chas. A. . -- - - ..-Iyer. The Florist 427 Fifth Ave Siebrecht & Son 22 West 69th St Schling, Max ■ ' all. J. H., & Sons Stumpp, Geo. M. Norfolk, Va., Colonial Theatre Bldg Grandy Northampton, Ml Norwich, Conn City, Okla. New Orleans, _„. New Orleans, La.. 3442 St. Charles St New York. N. Y.. Madison Ave. & 44th St New York, N. Y., 611 Madi New York, N ■' New York, N. New York, N. Y, 1153 Broad New York, N.Y.. 761 Oklahi Omaha, Neb Omaha, Neb., Owosso, Mich Fi'eld, H. ° W. .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' ,' .' .' .' .' .Stiiils' 'Co.! The Hess & Swoboda Henderson. Lewis Floral Co.. Thiemann, Hermann Dudley & Parkersbi Pasadena, Cal.. 13 East Colorado St The Orchid Passaic. N. J.. 85 Broadway Sceery, Ed Paterson. N. J Sceery, Edwarc Philadelpha. Pa. 1800 Chestnut St . . . .The London Flower Shop Philadelphia. Pa.. 1514 Chestnut St Pennock Bros, Phoenix. Ariz.. Cretus Way & Washington St.. .Randolph & Mc( All these firms are ad Compare dues from $1.00 to $5. whose Telegraph business is estimated over $500,000 annually ?" Guarantee orders Pittsburgh, Pa., 5936 Penn A Pittsburgh. Pa.. KeenanBldg.. Pittsfield, Mass., 40 Penn St. Portland, Ore., 133 Sixth St Tonseth Floral Co. Poughkeepsie, N. Y Saltford Flower Shop Quincy. Ill Gentemann Bros. Racine. Wis.. 504 Wisconsin St Hinchcliffe. Mrs. J. T. Richmond. Va., 109 E. Broad St The Hammond Co., Inc. Rochester, N. Y., 26 Clinton Ave Keller & Sons Rockford, 111 Buckbee, H. W. Rockville Centre. N. Y Ankers. Clarence A. Saginaw, Mich.. 117 S. Jefferson Ave Grohman, The Florist San Francisco, Cal, 123-125 Kearny St Pelicano, Rossi & Co. Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Lake & Nelson Aves., T. J. Totten, Inc., Florists Scranton, Pa Clark, G. R. Seattle. Wash., 1534 Second Ave Hollywood Gardens Sedalia. Mo Archias Floral Co. Sheboygan, Wis., 625 N. 8th St Mathewson. J. E. Sioux City, Iowa J. C. Rennison Company Sioux City, la., 405 Douglas St Rocklin & Lehman Spokane, Wash., 11 Post St Hoyt Bros. Co. Springfield, Mass., 378 Main St Aitken, Mark St. Joseph, Mo Stuppy Floral Co. St. Louis, Mo.. 7th & Washington Ave cfrimra & Gorly St. Louis, Mo.. 7041 Florissant Ave Meinhardt. Fred A. St. Louis, Mo.. 4326-28 Olive St Weber, Fred C. St. Louis. Mo., Boyle & Maryland Aves Weber, Fred H. St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St Holm & Olson Tarrytown. N. Y Pierson Co., F. R. Terre Haute, Ind., 139 S. 7th St Heinl, John G.. & Son Toledo, O., 336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Toledo, O., 2941 Cherry St Mrs. E. Suder Topeka, Kan., 112 W. 8th Ave Mrs. Lord's Flower Room Toronto. Canada, 206 Yonge St Simmons, J. S. Toronto, Ont., 123 King St., W Dillemuth The Florist Washington, D. C. 1214 F St.. N W Gude Bros. Co. Washington. D. C 14th & G. Sts Small, J. H.. & Sons Wheeling. W. Va Langhans. Arthur Wichita. Kan.. 145 N. Main St Mueller. Chas. P. Worcester, Mass., 371-373 Main St Lange, H. F. A. Worcester, Mass., 3 Pleasant St Randall's Flower Shop Youngstown, O., 41 North Phelps St Geo. W. Kay Youngstown, O., 11 South Phelps St Walker, John ZanesviUe, O., 54 N. 5th St The Imlay Company iwn orders. g St. Valentine's Day for out-of- annually with other methods of obtaining results. Can you afford not to receive orders from the above members, your customers. It will bring results. Directory of Reliable Retail Houses a^ Albany. NV. c^^^^l-. Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N. Y. SCHENECTADY. N. Y. ALBANY, N. Y. H North Pearl Street ATLANTA, GEORGIA t View Floral Co. delivered promptly anywhere We Choice Cut Flowers for all BALTIMORE, MARYLANE 902 So. Charles St BALTIMORE, MD^ and all Southern Polnta 509 No. Charles Stree ;e> collect. BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT f ESTABLISHED I ESTABLISHED 1842 Y. RurarandFSt.'Aflnes' Cemeteries Ave L ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION BALTIMORE AND VICINITY J. DAN BLACKISTONE 321 N. Howard Street Carbone BOSTOI> Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street The Florists' Exchange 323 I orders placed with ui BOSTON, MASS. 124 Tremont Street /e cover all New Bnalaad pom BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromeeld St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" New Members of F. T. D. Since Last Report Andrew Bros., 19 Maple St., Bristol, Conn. Morgan Floral Co., Fort Morgan, Colorado. Dobbs & Son, HI to 151 S. Division st., Auburn, New York. Baker Bros. Co., Inc., 1013 Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas. I-. Turner & Sons, Kenosha, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. The name of J. S. Simmons, Toronto, Ont., has been changed to Simmons & Son. Tlie membership of the F. T. D. is now 17*. Albert Pochelon, Sec'}'. St. Valentine's Day ifactorily, and deliu t residence, hotel, steam Tej- Prospect 1768 in Brooklyn. New York e ^ ^m y Brooklyn, N.Y. ^^^^ — . Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone. Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Plione, Proipect 3008 J>eliverie9 anywhere in Brooklyn. New York, New Jersey and Long [•land. Trade orders cared for from aU parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. /f^0k. Floral Designs de Luxe The most popular Book of Designs ever compiled and presented for the considera- tion of the Retailer. Price $2.50. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE p.o.boxi697 New York Inquiries made reveal the fact that this day is looked upon by the retailer as offering one of the best oppor- tunities for good trade, yet further inquiry fails to re- veal any collective effort to improve the opportunity, barring the few isolated cases which later may be re- ported. In each florists' club there might well be a retailers' section, the members forming same to meet on the regular club nights, enjoying all club benefits, above all getting acquainted one with another, and spending a few minutes together to discuss questions of mutual interest. A separate organization for the retailer does not strike the writer as being either necessary or desirable, for "in numbers there is strength." Questions of mutual policy and co-operative advertis- ing should be the most pressing. Co-operative advertis- ing, (the running of ads. that would increase patronage), even in our largest cities, is easily possible, and yet not even the hem of that publicity so much talked of, yet so little in evidence, has been touched. Here, too, and for such a day as this, is where the possibiUties of the F. T. D. bulk up largely— the ability of the retailer to fill an order and to deliver flowers or a madeup piece in any part of the country, at short notice, is one of the biggest cards in the whole scheme. For instance, has anyone thought out how many orders might be secured in New York City for delivery to all parts of the LTnited States (or even in Europe) if the general public knew that its orders could be filled, and filled to its satisfaction? D. 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and . other Western New York cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Telegraph Delivery Associa'-~i CAMBRIDGE MASS. . ._, Flowers for Harvard IlOWERSHOP ^"'"^i'Be and Wellesley Colleges CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass ^^^^ Flowers CHICAGO ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Extended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER (feOR3(BDR3R0i\¥O, FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE ' ««■>» iriTr!i CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street DAYTON, OHIO South Main : !Park S'loral Co. 1643 Broadway DENVER, COLO. J. A. Valentine, President. Colorado, Utah, Western Nebraska and Wyomins point] promptly blled. Usual 324 The Florists' Exchange DETROIT, MICH. ALBERT POCHELON, If wo fill your order, tatioD is your ciency. Telefrapli Vt. DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratiot Avenue We cover mil Michigan points and large sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Retail orders placed with us wUI _ receive careful attention. Deliveries to Northwestern University and all North Shore towns.: Potter Floral Co, el paso, texas <^ Yall river MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, grand kapids.mich. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED i!' ^W \^^ 526 Asylum St. 'V <^V^^ Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN. GEORGE G. NcCLUNlE Hartf ord. Conn. "FLOWERS" 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses ■w^nd'Sf HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS L HOUSTON, TEXAS South and Southwest Toxaa SaUlnfis from Galveston Ji. J(. JCuhlmanHf florist 2607 JACKSON ST, S. W, Phone. Hadley 1926-2380 2426 •JWASHINGTON ST„ Opp. Glenwood Cemetcr; in S. W., Phone, Taylor 628-1081 FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET crosset Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS mpt andjeffident > Ohio and Indiana INDIANAPOUS, IND. 241 MassacliusettsAve. ed poinU in lUi I's flowers excel. SMTT T Q^e Florist Inc. ^J Wi I i ^t >*Vj^ 36 West Forsyth Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia poinu. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue St. Valentine's Day in Chicago From present appearances the retailers have this year been more conservative as to their plans for this day. Many of them have elegant surprises in store. It is a pleasing fact to note this enthusiasm, for it has created an increased desire on the storeman's part to take care of his novelties earlier this year than any year before. For instance, the successful sales of madeup baskets, combinations of cut flowers and plants, etc., has caused many a retailer to see to it that his growers included a certain amount of greenhouse space to novelty plant- ing to meet this demand. One concern has on hand quite a few heart-shaped baskets in various colors filled with combinations of various bulbous stock. Some are combinations of Vio- lets and Tulips, daintily arranged; some, Tulips and various ferns; others assorted flowers, and some with foliage with a glass in the center to hold small cut flowers. Many large plants have been forced to be used for filling in baskets so as to bring good prices. The commission houses have quite an unusual amount of advance orders placed, especially for novelty such as Ward, Sunburst, Killarney Queen, and an abundance of Richmond and Milady Roses. Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. fOHN A. REI^L^ER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MicHLER Bros. Co. Will tak« care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS The Atherton BuUdlna, Fourth and Chestnut Street!. Attractions for St. Valentine's Day We find that dainty flowering plants arranged in pottery and baskets, also medium sized baskets ar- ranged with cut flowers of the daintier varieties, as well as corsages, are the heaviest sellers for St. Valen- tine's Day. We tie up these baskets with the small arrows, etc. This season we are using with our cor- sages a pin with a heart shaped head. Before closing I might say that the majority of the florists fail to push this day, that is, they do not use the newspapers sufEciently. I believe that if every florist, especially the retailer, in the downtown district, would push St.. Valentine's Day business that it would mean an increase of trade for every one. Louisville, Ky. Jacob Schulz. Puslilng Sales for St. Valentine's Day The St. Valentine's Day call on the retailer is in- creasing in volume every year and its possibilities are very great for a big business. It is up to the retailer to advertise. We advertise by circular and in the daily press. Then, too, we have good window displays and we take pains to have our shop well stocked with plenty of arrangements suggestive of the occasion, suitable for both the fat and the lean purse. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Muheay. LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. fine stock of flowers always ready.' ^*^ loa/sviffe^/fy: LOUISVILLE, /r ,^^^^ 615 South Fourth _^^^^ 615 South Fourth Ave. Floral Orders Promptly Fllledlfor ;iiia!«^. W^^ 6 Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. MADISON. WIS. Rentschler Floral Co. Pormerly CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING FAdLITIBS.FOR WISCONSIN Idlewild Greenhouses Whe MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN Si Mfleeeapolls JOHN MONSON, Proprietor Best Service to all Points in the Northwest XjaX^i^^^A MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. TT HIT iGU H. B. WHITTED, Prop. MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St Careful attention Supply Advts. will be found on pages 328-329 The Florists' Exchange 325 Xosemoni Sardens ^"2_ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. gn>- th. bulk of our rtock, ^i lUl ordm arc 6n«I uud« the /2> ^nlH/r^ NEWARK, N. J. fXJaaC^i^^^ 946 Broad Street Fre»h1f|oweni and best serylce. Hoboken. N. J, and New York. PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street a Work in the State ^Sa /f iI * 883 Broad St. Choicest'of Flowers Best of Service We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to steamers at Hoboken and New York. ^Mf' NEW ORLEANS, LA. '^-^rist^l^eT .asCa"****" TEXAS, LOUISIANA- AND MISSISSIPPI »»* ORDERS TAKEN CARE OF The demand for orchids this year is unusually large. Farleyense seems to be the popular fern, whereas last year quite a lot of Mexican Ivy was used on (' ' There are quite a few novelty Dutch bouquets; either Roses or Valley will be used in the center and in some cases Violets. One of the bouquets seen for advance orders is made with Ward Roses in the center, enclosed within a circle, with white Carnations split for that purpose with lavender Sweet Peas, and a border of Hya- cinths between the bouquet and the lace holder. The bouquet was tied with streamers of a lavender ribbon, covered by a three-inch gold lace maline, and the stems wrapped with a lavender rubber backed ribbon. Another bouquet was composed of 75 tight Richmond Rosebuds and about 30 sprays of Valley, with a white lace collar, and it seemed as if the border of the chiffon was cut out. This was tied with an Sin. dainty blue lace maline, to the ends of which there were tied on each of the two streamers a beautiful little bunch of Valley and Maidenhair ferns. When the time comes there will be all kinds of cor- sages made to suit the different occasions. Here in Chicago every florist practically gives away shields on tlie back of every corsage so as to protect the dress from getting soiled. The celluloid shields are in- visible and very popular. Every florist naturally has his own style of boxes in which to deUver all these dainty offerings. A Chicago Valentine Window Horace R. Hughes, 1859 W. Van Buren st., has a St. Valentine's Day window that is attracting much atten- tion. The window is 24ft. x 10ft., and consists of the fairy goddess of love in a chariot sailing through the clouds. In her left hand she holds the ribbons attached to 26 butterflies which are drawing the chariot through the clouds. In her left hand there is a whip to speed them on. By concealed electric fans in the floor the butterflies are kept in constant motion which gives this very unique arrangement a realistic appearance. The butterflies and chariot are elevated over a large gold fish pond which is tastefully banked with Spring flower- ing plants. The pots are all plunged in sphagnum and covered with green sheet moss to still further carry out the realistic effect of a typically Springlike scene. The electrical effects overhead are adjusted to every require- ment. Around the outline of the chariot is a continuous stream of tiny iridescent lights The goddess is m fairy coistume, with wings IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street OurMotto:THE GOLDEN RULE We Guarantee Satisfaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at 48th Street NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue ' all orders from unknown yfy NEW YORK ^ALtxen 609-611 Madison Avenue *=2^^*^S ■S-kS=£i,™^ NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Unsurpassed^ Facilities for executing Trade Orders at Steamers and Elsewhere m Create: ' - . . I Greater New York and its Suburbs. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, 'adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in tlie States as References 326 The Florists Exchange GEO. M. STUMPP 76tFi«hj^EWYORK_J^ NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street d=',r-="5?.''l"!fl,°.n3cTef>3 attention. e prompt and carefi ««H^i/vc^ayltrwcwiU do it A. WARENDORFF .KT,S-nC WORKER ,N F.OWERS ^^-^^J^^^^^^^^ u v*/ PIFI r^ Northampton, Mass. *^- ^.-ceL^r^ 5-"'' ^""^^^ """■^' BUTLER Si ULLMAN 13 EAST COLORADO STREET AUoaU Los Angeles promptly PASADENA, CAL., TheOrchia__ Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON^ndPASSAIC^NewJer??y_ PHIUDELPHIA, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North delivered ^^^^^^"^^ Mowers aeuvereu ■^^^^ promptly in Rochwter territory. Complete line alwaya ready. I Salter Bros. %T" FLORISTS 'mm 38 Main St., Wes ROCHESTER, N.Y 88 Main Street, East Flowers and designs deUvere. promptly in Rochester and a Western New York towns. ROCKFORD, III ROCKIUKU, ILl '^i yX • *^^ Iowa Points, ^j^fe, J^' '^ FOREST CITY <^^ FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES For SAN FRANCISfin and ViCINin ]■ Table Arrangements AT THE CLEVELAND EXHIBITION OF THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY California Flowers .^-^^^, STEAMER SAILINGS ^iT„T f!I1a 1 ^.^.^ THE CALIFORNIA FLORIST \^^J ""^^ it. rFARY STREET and HOTEL ST FRANCIS "sAN FRAnSsCO, CALIFORNIA of the PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET ^^ffe PHILADELPHIA, FA. ^^^ ti^n for the Carnation Societ; •anaing ot Carnations on atti rranaements. It was the selhn business, and proved to be a on, not onlv to the society, the i T' i'l^-S^Ts^'WellTrSr and^gs T ad^ r^t don't' th:;?"':'nd that seemed to be the consensus t^c-t-aif^sr^p^rhifh^ and gold, with crimson and gold chairs and d«P"«^_ h HTZ S= ^Irl'^o^te^ v^h S^pSL covered w,th wh.te^ -M- P;pe.^ or^ pU.n,^^clea.__^wh.te wrappmg papei SCRANTON SAN FRANCISCO CAL. 1036 Hyde Street TioiiisT ,.*-.; sssSxvi Tbe'^del"vered in and about San Frangsco. ... Scranton's Leadir ; Florist Conect Arrangement Immediate deUvoies in Will Barre. Pittston. Carbondale, imd ) Northeastern Pennsylvania low,. PA. 1 eWphone or s the d untiness piTi;SBURGH7PAi 710 East Diamond St. (North Side) Courtesies extended to the trade OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. _ f ___ Leading and most mc-" Greenhouses p,„^, Estlbushment m Established 1875 .Maasachuset^ r}ick.ed ^ Fresh ,. ihree iimes^ a dau '" ^^ ,y. Pen "Y) Your , , valentine \ Sentiments with a^ Beautiful buncli OurFamoas $l.^Bxmches To day andTaesdag SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Ave. ;legrapmc orocs for any city or town m ennsylvania will receive prompt t \j;:ual' dTscount. Thooe No. 2454 on erther Bell solidated 'phonM^ HOLLYWOOD GARDENS . j SeattleandNorthww: 1534 Second Avenue ST. LOUIS, MOl 1406 Olive Street Ont-of-town ordeni """l '=^!' Prompt deUveries throughout the B^^Alres. Le-iox, . Lee, Stockbrldfte and Western Maeaachusetta. pinsfiaD. MASS. YIOtET^ Young': SAINT LOUIS, M(| ■ J 3520 North Grand A;- We Grow Our Own Stock Careful Attention }S^1^ £ FOPbCS CO. S'.S.r,r5 "* WASHINGTON ST. PORTUND, Oregon f ^ 'Telephones ''838 8i9FortHill We fin orders for t^e Twin Cjti« and for ■J^P^"",;;^' •; . >Ajr C r\^^^ rn SYRACUSE, Nif. W.E.DTiY UU. Onondaga Hojl IVe wm carefully execute orders for Syracus. and vicinity. , ToughkeepsieTS ' Vassar College Glen Eden IShe SSLTFORD FLOWER Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taconic Sch^... ROVrDENCE7~R^- T J. JOHNSTON & CO. NEW INGUND POINTS .7. WEYBOSStT ST.. PROVIDENCE ' Boston. Thi s Arm ran m tne cuslu. - 01 variously designed ad t\sgi^en?s ^l:he%mjc,?it7-of them bearin| — " r„t6"%lz i^lo The \dve?tisement^ ' 60 issue of Jan. 31, and the one we ai were to oui knowledge, two of the m 01 i.ie many designs used The '=°^{ °tjne.s 'DayTToTs. Advertising done by Penn for StJ„a>|S,\>S| "that 134.000 page SYRACUSE, N.^ Bastable BuUdin Special attention giveito out-of-town orders aled up sold by' that da Supply Advts. will be found on pages 32S-\ The Florists' Exchange 327 \ t\j^S^^^^^ BurdettAve.&HooslckSt. TROY, N. Y. 'uneral eitiblema TROY, N Y. 413 Fulton Street EstablUhed 1870 Utica, N. Y. SSaAer, "Uhe florist Cut flowers Brown^ros. & Co. UlUTED Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. .^^^j^^ VANCOUVER, B. C. ^^• had a small white center to contrast with the scar- Hower. Joy was furnished by the A. L. Randall Co. Chicago. ■I >le No. 9 was done in the deep maroon red sent by '■n & Co. of Tewk-sbury, JVIass. This was arranged '■■ M. Wagner. The flowers were in a low basket ""'se careless fasliion, and were contrasted bv a -t'lned green ribbon. '"'If No. 3 had Glorinsa, a clear pink, supplied by Ella Gri silver vase. Three small baskets tied with ribbons in pink, completed a very pretty and dainty arrangement. The corsages were compact clusters with buds of the; same variety finished by ribbons and bouquet papers. Three buds, showing color only, formed the boutonnieres, which also had a paper finish. C5orgeous, supplied by Peter Fisher, arrived on Thurs- day. Westman & Getz arranged this beautiful flower •which showed up well. It also lights up nicely. The other features of the madeup work were the ar- ranged vases of Carnations. This was the only com- petitive display. The first prize was taken "by the Gasser Co. with a vase some five feet high, filled with two or three hundred pink Carnations. A classic drapery of moss green velvet was gracefully draped as a background and flowed under the vase. A few loose Carnations were scattered in a careless spray at the foot of the vase on the velvet. A shower effect was produced by loosely arranging the Carnation flowers on large leaves of the Cibotium ferns. These were arranged around and in the vase and added greatly to its size and character. There were four entries in this class, the only one that a prize was offered for. It Simply Admits of no Argument No printed matter in recent years has done more for ilie spread of the retailer's business than the Handy Design Book, Issued bv The Florists' Exchange. Sample r„rv. S-iic. One hundred copies. S20.00 PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Cymr™' Washington the Cleveland Cut Flower Co., and was arranged by Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, who had a rather elaborate scheme of a tall vase of the flowers, loosely arranged with three pink hats, clustered at the base, trimnned with ribbons and sprays of Gloriosa Carnations. Six candle shades of the same pink carried out the color scheme, while corsages were at each plate. Mrs. Wilson was to have arranged Mrs. Cheney, but it failed to show up. Peerless Pink was on table No. 4, arranged by Graham & Son, and was furnished by the Chicago Car- nation Co. Blue chiffon was used in combination with this variety and Maidenhair ferns were also used in profusion with it. The corsages consisted of fine flowers and buds tied with the same blue chiffon ribbon. Table No. 5 had Yellowstone. This was assigned to Westman & Getz, and came from F. Dorner & Sons Co. of La Fayette, Ind. Yellowstone was arranged in a low flat basket with Adiantum Farleyense. Gold-flowered gauze and green satin ribbons were combined as a foil to the yellow flowers. The light was very poor at this end of the room, and it failed to show up as well as it ought to have. If tables are made a feature of display at future conventions, I would suggest a committee on lighting be appointed to see to this. One-half of the effectiveness of the arrangement was lost through in- sufficient lighting. At the other end of the exhibition hall we found table No. 6. Here was Gloria, arranged by Smith- & Fetters, and furnished by Butler & Ullman, Northampton, Mass. Gloria is a most pleasing shade of pink, and in the skiUful hands of Smith & Fetters showed up well. There was a gold vase filled with it, while three small low baskets were also filled with the same and swell touches of ribbon and of gold brocaded gauze were added, also Killarney satin ribbon. There were no Table No. 7 contained Matchless, and was by James Eadie Co. Mr. Schoen of this firm used a tall center vase filled with Matchless, which was furnished by the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. I., N. Y. the vase was set into a low flat arrangement of the same flower. Baby ribbons in white were showered from the vase. The three colonial corsage bouquets had tiny clusters of light blue and pink baby ribbons as centers, surrounded bv four white Matchless Carnations. Table No. 8 was given over to Philadelphia, furnished liv S. S. Skidelsky of Philadelphia, and arranged by the Gasser Co. A tall blue vase with three low handled blue baskets were used to place the flowers in. An ex- quisite drapery of the same pale blue crepe de chine was used. Table No. 9 comprised Pink Supreme, sent by J. H. I.each & Sons, North Easton, Mass., and arranged by A. M. Albrecht, 630 Prospect st. The style was a low vase containing 100 blooms. The corsages were tied with Nile green ribbon. Table No. 1 had Alice Coombs. This variety was sent by A. Roper, Tewksbury, Mass., and was" most artistically arranged by Knoble Bros., 1830 West 2Sth St. In the center of the table was set a tall slender La Provence.. Uranium K.Aug. Victor! Mecantjc St. Paul Sailing Day Hour Feb. 7-11.00 am 7-12.00 m 7-12.00 m 11- 1.00 am. 11-10.00 am. 11-10.00 am. 12-11.00 am. 12-11.00 am. 12-12.00 m. 13-10.00 am. 14-10.00 am. 14-11.00 am. Samland. . . Campania., La Savoie. . Prom Baltimore Barcelona. . Bulgaria. . . Devonian. Sicilian.... Bohemian. Andanian. Kingstonian. Haverford Marquette Pr. Adalbert. . . . Sardini-n San Francisco -ll.C 18-10.00 am 18-10.00 am 18-10.00 am 18-12.00 m " 23- 2.00 pm. " 21-10.00 a " 27-10.00 a Mch 2-10.00 a Feb. 12- l.CO pm. " 16- 1.00 pm. Mch. 5- I.OOpra, W.19thSt..N.Y. W.14thSt.,N.Y. Bush Dks., Bkyn, it., Bkyn. 5th St.. Hoboken W. 14th St., N. Y, W. 19thSt.,N.Y, lSthSt..N.Y, ■ 38, Bkyn. W.23dSt.,N.Y. "' ;thSt.,N.Y, W.34thSt..N.Y, W.24thSt.,N.Y. 1st St., Hoboken W. 15th St., N. Y. 3d St., Hoboken W. 21st St., N. Y. W. 14thSt..N.Y '"" .thSt.,N.Y, ithSt.,N.Y Bush Dks., Bkyn Pier B. Jer. City W. 23d St., N. Y, 3d St., Hoboken W. 24thSt.,N.Y. Bush Dks., Bkyn. Ltverpool 'Nap.-fri Stavanger- Christiansand Christiania Liverpool Antwerp Rotterdam Hamburg Liverpool Southampton London Naples-Gen. Alg.-Nap.- Glasgow Hamburg Southam^pton Alg.-Nap.- Ven.-Trieste cXm'iS: Piraeus.-Pat. Hamburg Nap.-Trieste- I Fiume Southampton Azores-Barc- Lisb.-Oran- Mars. Rotterdam • [Bremen iiSiADks.,E.Bos . cSiADks.,E.Bos &ADks..E.Bos & M Dks.,Char & M Dks..Char ;om Pier, S. Bos. &ADks.,E.Bos [amburf Antwerp Hamburg 328 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists 20,000 BOXES All that is left Get them while they last, at the following low prices Price List of Florist Boxes Per 100 No. Sizes Manila 10 18 X 5x3 51.50.. 8 21 X 5x3J^........ 1.65. 12 24x 5x33^ 2.15. 16. — - -. . - -- 5. 17. .$1.65. . 1.85. . 2.35. .... 3.20.. .... 3.50.. .28 X SxSVz 2.65 .21 X 8x5 2.65 .30 X 5x3K 2.85 .24 X 8x5 3.00 .28x 8x5 3.30 .30 X 8x5 4.00 .36 X 8x5 5.00 .30x12x6 5.80 .36x14x6 ........ 7.00 .36x12x6 6.85 Bouquet Boxes 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8 .Mist Gray 5.00 Mist Gray ...$1.80 ... 2.10 ... 2.50 ... 2.90 2.90 3.00 3.50 3.75 4.75 .... 5.50 5.75 .... 6.20 6.50 .... 7.50 Wreath Boxes Siles Manila 16x16x7 $5.00 18x18x8 6.00 20x20x9 7.00 22x22x9 8.00 Violet Boxes No. Siies Per 100 1 8 x5x4 $1.60 2 91^x6x5 1.90 3 10x7x6 2.50 4 12x8x7 3.00 PRINTING— 300 and over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE Less than 300, a charge of 50 cents. Unknown customers, please give reference, or cash with order Henry M. Robinson & Co. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Manufacturers and Importers of Florist Supplies Hardy Cut Evergreens Boston, Mass. OUR NEW STORE 2 Winthrop Square 3i Otis Street Telephones Main, 2439-2616-261 7 2618 Fort Hill, 25290 ns a building of Rats and Mice i cleaned, for ' ' F galvanized iron, can't g< ■ years. Large number . dead rats and mice, replace device, it is ready for another catch. Sma doing away with poisons high, 10 inches diamete vice they die, no marks left on them. Catcher la always clean. One of these Catchers set in a Catche: The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Wrilt Jot CompleU Calalofut IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. livery stabli United States . Pa., ught. 100 Catcher. 8 high, for mice only, prepaid $1. On account shipping charges being prepaid, remittance eque.led with order. H. D. SWARTS. Inventor and Manufacturer, Scranton, Pa. 11 help all around If you mention the Exchange Southern Wild Smilax Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. GALAX, Bronze and Green, 75c. per 1000, or 10,000 lots for $6.50. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 75c. per large sack; 12 bbl. bales, $5.00. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb.. 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-Ib. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIBS. Only 10c. per bnnch of 60 sprays. Try them. All Kinds of Evergreens Cro^vl Fern Co. MILLINGTON. MASS. Telegraph Office : New Salem, Mass. of Your Plants from Freezing In Cold Weather may be obtained at Trifling Coet If you will use a INSURANCE Lehman Wagon Heater There is no danger of fire ; no smoke, dirt or gases to injure the plants. They bum Lehman Coal, which costs less than half a cent per hour. I®"350,000 Lehman Heaters are in actual use, which shows they have merit. Florists everywhere use and recommend them. HAVE YOU ONE? BEWARE OF IMITATIONS! Write for circular telling more about them today. LEHMAN BROS. Manufacturers 10 Bond Street. NEW YORK J. W. ERRMGER, General Western Sales ( 20 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, IL REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th Street NEW YORK FLORISTS* SUPPLIES ^'^sg^^'^^ggl WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin. N.T. Samples free. For sale by dealers Newark, N. J. H. A. Strobell of 931 Broad st. reports that business has been very good for the last few weeks. Until about two years ago Mr. Strobell was connected with the firm formerly known as Strobell Bros, of 783 Broad St., but in September, 1912, he opened a beautiful store at the above ad- dress. The store is one of the best ar- ranged in this section. At the entrance there is a well arranged bank of palms and foliage plants, while in the center there are cement settles with red cush- ions, and here and there in the store are placed some handsome pieces of statuary which give the place an atmosphere of unusual refinement. In the rear of the store has been built a pergola, which is arranged with Southern Smilax. F. M. York, formerly connected with the firm of W. E. Siebrecht Co., Inc., of 114 W. 2Sth St., New York, has bought out the store on 9 Bradford pi., formerly owned by Peter Penick. The transaction was closed on Jan. 26. Mr. York is run- ning the business under the name of The York Floral Shop. He reports that since taking control of the business he has been very successful. A. Begerow of A. Begerow & Co. of 946 Broad St. reports that business the past week has been very good. Mr. McLaughlin of McLaughlin & Murphy of 181 Clinton ave. said that things were very lively, as they have had quite a number of orders for funeral work as well as a good demand for cut flowers. F. P. Wolfinger of 883 Broad st. had the order for eight 4ft. horseshoes and five baskets of blooming plants for the Majestic Theatre opening on Jan. 26. J. M. W. Landscape Gardening Gardeners dersiand , methods and practice c in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E., Sprloafield. Maaa. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and ! 134 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK cm Telephone, Madison Square 3053 J'nfiS?o'?Sf.=o, Willow anil fsnty Baskets for Borirt Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES «»-Our Specialties Wheat Sheaves and Basket MICHIGAN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGt INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich CUT flOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO The Florists' Exchange 329 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and RetaU Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA OOMIINO EVEINTS ST. VALENTINE'S DAY I WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY I ST. PATRICK'S DAY Heart Basket Boxes Cupids and Arrows Cherries Tumbler Baskets for Favors High Hats Small Clay Pipes Green Dye for Carnations H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Phlladelpliia, Pa. The Kervan Co. "^'^i^Sir*' WHOLESALE "'" ''""'^ ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern WUd Smilax, Fresh Cut Palmett. and Cabbage Palm Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas Hemlock, Laurel, Spruce and Box Woo( Branches, Ropings made on order, all kind; Oalax and Leucothoe bprays, bphagnum Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoi Fibre Birch and Cork Barks, etc. AH Decorating Material in Season. THE LEADERS FOR SUPPLIES IVl* KIL/Ej 1^U*9 PHILADELPHIA, PA. i Record To Be Pro^d Of Laurel-Moss- Boxwood •he Florists' Hail Assodaaon has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address OHN G- ESLER, SaddleRlver. N.J. OUIS EFFREY MFG. ICO. et|h ftgrunai'lolt Ave.. Phllattelp^ffc. For the Southwestern Market »BBONS and CHIFFONS 0-inch silk chiffon special at 10c. per yard. This \i fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. Vindler Wholesale Floral Co. 1310 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. iouthern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt sliipment. $2.50 per case. »petaated and Natural Sheet Moss SALDWELL The Woodsman Co. Ewerytbing in Soutbem Evrrgreens HVERaREEN. AUA.BA ^IRE DESIGNS jrEORGE B. HART, ManofactDFer |l-ta Stone Street, ROCHESTER, N. T. tp all flrooDd if yoo ipeatloa the Exehaag. to not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid end them to us at once. We are prompt, lergetic and reasonable, and can reach ly point in the United States & Canada. i^TlONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 66 Pine Street, NEW YORK Laurel Stems, large bag Laurel Branches, 2x2x4 ft. casc.pe Boxwood. Fine quality W. Z. Purnell, Snow I GIBBONS THE SMILAX MAN RED LEVEL. - SLAHaMS Detroit, Mich. Of course we are all delighted, and so is everybody who !;nows the integrity of those hard working men, Eobt. Rahaley, S. S. Slddelsky and Thos. Brown, the chiefs interested in Carnation Philadel- phia. ^ The success of this Carnation is a local issue ; we all know the good quali- ties and we want everybody else to know them. Those new laurels at the Cleve- land Carnation convention were not un- expected, yet it pleased us all immensely. JNIr. and Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer are en.1oying a well earned rest in Cuba. At the last club meeting a paper writ- ten by Miss S. Hill and published in The Fi.omsT.s' Exchange was read, and very fine compliments were paid to this cleverly written and practical paper. An- other point of interest to all was the question on what to do with a pile of coal which has caught fire from spon- taneous combustion. Apparently there^is no rule to go by ; the only thing seems to be to drown the fire out, yet in doing so it will be experienced that the red hot coal in the center will turn the water to steam, and the gases accumulated will cause explosions which, while very noisy, will not be dangerous. While throwing water on the coal the coal itself should be shoveled over, but this must be done care- fully and the men doing it must be changed frequently, because of the pres- ence of very dangerous gas fumes which are of deadly effect when breathed in for any length of time. The cause of the combustion is, it seems, the presence of a certain amount of moisture in the coal, and slack coal is more liable to it than anv other. Frank Danzee. Fresh Flowers — Well Displayed in a McCRAY Florists' Refrigerator Bring Larger Profits , McCray will more than pay for itself in the Florist {ear by prolonging the life Write For Our Florist Catalog illustrating and describing a great variety of McCray Refrigerators and Display Which Catalog ( Shall We Send? No. 50— For Hotels. Clubs, Institutions. McCray Refrigerator Company 667 Lake Street HCDdalivllle, Indiana CHICAGO 158 N. Wabash Ave. NEW YORK McCray Bldg., 7-9 West 30th Street ARE YOU USING THE BINLEY Cut flower HOLDER For Shipping Roses in Paper Boxes? Manufactured by A. J. BINLEY GLENS FALLS, N. Y. For Sale by Jobbers Samples Sent Write tbeni .vou read t Increase Hie value of your plants by using HART'S HANDY HANDLE Fits secuiely on any standard pot and by the use of a little Chiffon or Ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional cost in- creasing the price of your plant lOOiJi PRICES 1. 12 inches high . 2. 15 inches high 3. 18 inches high . 4. 24 inches high 5. 30 inches high . 6. 36 inches liigh At your dealers o 3.50 direct GEORGE B. HART Manufacturer 24 to 30 Stone St., KOCHESTtR, H- Y. 330 The Florists' Exchange Seasonable Stock AZATiFA Indioa. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75c. and Sl.UO each. FBIMTTLA Obconica. 5J^-inch pots, 25c. each. PBIMITLA Malacoldes. SJ^inch pots, 25c. each. FERNS, Boston and Boosevelt. From 3K-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPABAOirS Flumosus. From 2M-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. ASFABAGUS Hatcherl. From 2}^-inch pota, $4.00 per 100. ASPABAGUSSprengeri. From 2^inch pots, $3.00 per 100. WettlinFloralCo., HornelL N. Y WE HAVE THEM— YOU WANT THEM BOSTON FERNS.- 4 and:6-in..Doz. $2.00. .S: WHITMANI COMPACTA FERNS. 4 and ..Do2.$2.60: HELIOTROPE. Blue. 2-i^ PETUNIAS. Double 2-in MARGUERITES. White and yeUi ROOTED CUTTINGS MARGUERITES. YeUow and white 1.00 MARGUERITES. Double White Sanders . 1.50 If ordered by mail, add 10c. per MARGUERITES, Mrs. Sanders. Double 2H-in AGERATUM. Blue and white. 2}i-in ENGLISH rVY. 2-in NASTURTIUM. Double. 2ii-ia COLEUS, IGoIden Ff. C. RIEBB, I SeltU 100 for postage. Cash, please. WEBSTBR, MASS. ROOTED CUTTINGS PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per 100, Ene Etoilc d'Or, S2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow; White, $1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per w, $4. ewel, $5.00 per 1000. GENISTA. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gurney and Pauline, iOc. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, BonBre and Splendens. 90c. per 100. VINCA Varicgata. 90c. per 100, $8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $1.00 per 100, .9.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 7Sc. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. FLOWERINGiBEGONIAS Assorted. $1.00 Some Excellent ==STOCK — Liberal Extras for Early Orders. Size of Pots Inches _ 100 3J^ Primula obconica. In bud and bloom §6.00 3}^ Primula obconica 4.50 2}4 Primula obconica 2.25 33^ Gnerarias. Choice mixed. . 5.50 2}4 Cinerarias. Choice mixed . 2.25 HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE A splendid, large white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3,000 fine plants in 2J-^-in. pots at $5.00 the 100; $45.00 the 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plant! STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to i sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. J. Li. DILLiON. - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvani ^ will help all aronnd If yon mention the Exchajge 2>1 Asparagus Flumosus. Asparagus, Flumosus . Asparagus Hatcheri_. . Asparagus)!^ prengeri . Asparagus Sprengeri . PETUNIA. Double, ) per 100. FERNS. Boston, Elegantissima, Scotti, Scholzeli, 2M-in., S3.C0 per 100. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted, 2Ji- in. 2c. GENISTA. 2}i-m., 3c. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Giant, 2-in., 2c. DAISY, Yellow, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; Etoile d'Or, 2Ji-in., S4.00 per 100; Mrs. Sanders, 2}i- n., $2.50 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2}i-in., $2.00 per 100. Abutilon Savitzii Coleus. Red and yellow... 2.50 Dracaena Indlvisa 20.00 Feverfew. Little Gem ..... 2.50 Fuchsias. Double and Single 2.75 Heliotrope. 3 kinds 2.75 2K Lantanas. Many I 20fcin 2.75 WHITE MARGUERITE. Cash, please. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings advertised growing for cuttings. Arthur Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. ROOTED CUTTINGS AGERATUM i SNAPDRAGON. Giant white 1.00 9.00 GERANIUMS. Poltevlne, Doyle, Nutti strong, 3-in. pots 4.00 ROSE GERANIUMS Strong. 2-in. pots .-. 2.00 E.A.WALLIS&CO., Berlin, IN. J. THE EXCH&N6E— Ritct Uvcrtking MedmiD Double Petunias. 12 kinds : Double Alyssum. Large _.plai 2M Marguerite. Mrs. Sander. . 3.00 25.01 20 kinds Coleus Rooted Cuttings. Write fo Abundance of Stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Write them you read this advt. in tbe Exchange GERANIUMS rong plants from 2K-in. pots. 100, $18.00 per 1000. La 1 (Doubte Ricard, PolteTlne, J. Viaud, J $24.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVIES. Field grown,_fi 5 feet, $6.00 per 100, S50.00 pel CANNA BULBS King Humbert, S3. ' " ' Queen Charlotte, 100, Much preparation has been put forth to make St. Valentine's Day a success. The weather at this time is more favor- able for the growing portion of the busi- ness, so that there should be a plentiful supply of high grade stock. The retailers are already taking steps in several di- rections by advertising, pretty window displays and personal appeals to their patrons. Novelties in tbe way of heart- shaped boxes, baskets and plant arrange- ments will be featured more than in former years. Quite a few signified their intention of attending the February meeting of the State Florists' Association at Fort Wayne, Ind., Wednesday. The delega- tion left Indianapolis at seven a.m. Alvin Schrieber of Bertermann's has been confined to his home with tonsilitis during the past week. He is much im- proved, however. iVIuch sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Horton, well known as one of the pioneers in the flower business at Tomlinson Hall Market, in the loss of her husband, Wil- liam Horton. Mr. Horton was widely known as a capable lawyer. . Although in- directly interested in the flower business, lie was generally known in florists' circles and left a host of friends to mourn his death. E. J. Fancourt, I. Berkowitz and B. ,\dler represented their respective firms in this city last week. William Dykes of New York, represent- ing A. Jansen, and Mr., Van Zonneveld, of Van Zonneveld & Phillipo, Holland, called on the trade last week. The quantity and quality of the new orchid type Sweet Peas grown in this vicinity are certainly worthy of mention. The blooms are extremely large, the stems ;ire excellent and tbe sale of them is all that could be wished for. A. Petitt has his whole place planted in his new seed- ling orchid-type, which is of a trifle bet- ter quality and is pronounced a better blooming kind. He certainly fulfills the comment made upon it' by furnishing a fine quantity of them. Richard Kootz, of Fleischmann's, Chi- cago, has been with us several days re- cuperating. He is suffering from frac- tures entailed in a fall from a ladder during a Chicago decorative job. A. Wiegand & Sons' Co. are furnish- ing some nice Valley. I. B. Chrysanthemumi NOVELTIES FOR 1914 OCONTO— White, as big as Eaton, i taring Oct. 15th. $4.00"per^l0 ; $35.( per 100. GARNET GEM— The best early crimso; Oct. 20th. $4.00 per 10; S35.00 per 10 SMITH'S IDEAL— Incurved white, w give 90 per cent, or over [of perfe blooms; Nov. 1st and later." $4.00 j 10; $35.00 per 100. ODESSA— Incurved yellow, much sup rior to Golden Chadwick; Nov.USt $4.00 per 10; $35.00 per 100. 5 at ten rate; 25 at hundred.'rf Also complete list of standard^varietit ElnterD.Smitli&Co.i'r^i Reciprocity — Saw it l Cash ' JAMES AMBACHER. Will help all around If yot JBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE.- •Ists' Exchange Is a trade paper, advs. quote wholesale prices. Dayton, 0. Notes Dayton, at the present writing, i? liaving quite changeable weather. For tile last two weeks we have had regular California weather — warm, with plenty of sunshine ; warm enough to bring the Dandelions into blossom, and in several localities the Lilac buds were about ready to open, but these pleasures came to an ond on Saturday as the day was ushered in by strong winds and a snowstorm, with the temperature falling toward even- Thursday being McKinley Day, tions. The public still seem idea that the McKinley Ca and it keeps the florist busy changing thj idea and working in the pink, supply of red would never meet mand. Now that the unlucky year 191 is past, the weddings are increasing a great rate, and the florists are bui with decorations and bridal bouquets. The Heiss Co. had a very attractii window this week, making a garden di play of blooming plants, using Azalea Primulas, Lilac and Tulips, which the first of the season. A'isitors were : I. Bayersdorfer Philadelphia ; Mr. Saunders, representii Poehlmann Bros. Co. of Chicago, ^ Herbert Bartholomew is home again a£t( visiting at New Orleans, his way to Guatemala, Central Americ Mr. Swope, with the Eeeser Plant Co. Springfield, O., was in Dayton. Mrs. L. D. Johnson has had an i usually busy week with funeral work. Walter Horlacher had the church dee ration for one of Dayton's big weddinj last week, using palms and Bay and wild Smilax for the green decoratio; while Lilies were the main flowers i The table decorations were baskets Begonia, Freesias and Magnolia. K. B. Y. Coming Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward us prompt particulars as to forthcoming ochibitions.) New Tork, N. T.— International Flow Show to be held under the auspic of the Horticultural Society of Ne York and the New York Florists' Ch In the New Grand Central Palace, 46 St. & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to ! 1914. The Amer. S. P. Soc. will ha' a section in this show. New Tors, IT. T.— Show of the AmerlC! Sweet Pea Society at the Museum Natural History, .Tune 27 anrl 2S. 101 P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH. Seo.-Treas. THOS. TRACEY, IVlgr. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc. j WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, telephone ma.n^^st ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 331 Select Cut Flowers The entire cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties, Tea Roses, Double Violets, S>veet Peas, Tulips and Daffodils M. C. rORD WMOUESAUE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Phones, 3870-3871 Madison Square NEW YORK, Feb. 4.— The most ] nounced features of the wholesale flower market this week is the incre of bulbous stock; the lack of a co: spending: increase in demand, and "Dnsequent tendency to lower prices quite, every item of st the 1 ^" ' Uie de almost, now arriving The supply ot Amen today is not over large, for these has apparently fallen siderably and special blooms are selling at from 30c. to 50c. each, with occasional sales of choice selections at 60c. The other grades are being disposed of at corresponding prices. The supply of tea general is larger than last ' ■ " - ■ - - ' sufil- The ad today the this Bride especially true of the longer grade which are moving slowly. Prices f top grade blooms are about as follow the several varieties of KiUari and Bridesmaid, Maryland, Hlllingdon and Mrs. Shawyer, 8c. to 10c. each; Eichmond, Bulgarie, Milady and Chate- nay, 10c. to 12c.; Mrs. Ward, Sunburst and Mock, 12c. to 15c. Short grade blooms are selling at from 2c. to 4c. each. Carnations are arriving in a little larger supply than last week, but the demand for these is not as brisk. The general range of price covering all grades is from $1.50 per 100 for inferior grades, up to $4 per 100 for fancy grades. In general it may be said that $3 per 100 buys Carnations of excellent quality; in fact all except those which may be classed as extra fancy varieties and novelties. Cattleyas continue to be in abundant supply, and the demand for them shows of price is from 10c. --- -- "'- for The general for the sma blooms of excellent quality: there £ casional sales of extra choice blooms in small lots at 35c. t) Longiflorum Lilies are in fair s and are meeting with ^ir.. est quality. Lily intiful, the choice; Light for $3 per It and the demand e. Gardenias are finest blooms go )ut $3 per doz., 'ery large supply of DaffodiJ of Golden Spur, which a Forgetmenot ing of Lilac, ing about $1 i Inferior stock, an increased offer- ; of which- is bring- ■ nty of top price for which per doz.; and new crop blooms Paperwhite Narcissus, selling at creased supply of Tulips, -v -o $4 per ig slowly, the best of from $1.50 to $4 doubles realizing only about 100; the single variety Princess of Wales, 60c., and Gov. Herrick, which it is difficult to sell, at about 15c. Wall- flower is seen in many of the wholesale stores, the finest of which is realizing about 50c. per bunch. The several kinds of greens, namely ■ iparaguE " ' "•- ' PHILADELPHIA, Feb. slight increase last writing. B -The Business, however, is still erican Beauty Roses that t arriving, are moving grades of which are sell- oz. In hybrid tea Roses. about the only ones of e. The lowest sell at 6c., Lincoln's Birthday and St. Valentine's Day MAKE THE BEST OF BOTH We have everything here in season, of the best quahty and in any quantity. Also room for more consignments. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51West28thSt., NEW YORK Phones Madison Square 325-5SB2.S583 'records interesting. I orders carefully attended I -Mention E-xchagge highest at , with a few ex- each. Richmond is al- mosTout of the market; Radiance is in- creasing and prices are aliout the same as for the Killarneys. The market is shv on Maryland, Taft, Hillmgdon and Ward, while the supply of Killarney Brilliant, Mrs. Chas. Russell, and Fire- flame is very light. . ^ ^., , The Carnation entry is steadily In- creasing and prices are averaging from 3c. to 6c., with a few sales at 6c. for extra fine stock. , „ ^ ., Orchids are plentiful, the demand slow. Valley has increased and is not moving well. Gardenias meet a fair demand, though the supply has fallen off. The cut of I,ilies is very light. Callas are also not plentiful at $2 per doz. Sweet Peas are a feature of the mar- ket and some magnificent stock is now arriving of the Winter-flowering orchid type which fetch as high as $3 per 100. Tulips are now arriving in larger numbers and in a wider range of color at $3 and $4 per 100 Daffodils are quite p pie iful. great favo icreased. Pink Delight " is year, and when well grown receives the highest flgures. Beacon is in medium supply and in good demand. Benora is a favorite, and is easily sold when well grown. Rosette ning'flo Wonder 100, Pric from J1.50 to $3 still drug Lili Paperwhite Narcis The mtiful; Violets light supply; slumped some- lemand for Asparagus cleans up the available supply. BOSTON, Feb. 3. — Business is fairly good, and although flowers are becoming more plentiful, prices are well main- tained. With brighter days and more sunlight Spring bulbous flowers are in- creasing, but there is no surplus yet. Roses are slightly more plentiful. For several weeks the wholesale men who large __ship,ping^ business into However, things ou.u ». the latter figure. The supply of orchid Cattleyas are very s. prices varying from 25c. vith Killarney good demand. Mrs. Russell and Killarney Queen are great favorites, mostly because of their bright and pleasing color. Prices on these are from 6c. to 25c. each. There is a nice lot of Sunburst Roses arriving now with long stems, and prices on this variety are higher than for any of the yellows being 6c. to 25c. There is a fairly good supply of Cardinal andJWary- Phalsenopsis are plentiful. Gardenias are more abundant and quality good. Prices range from $2 to $5 per doz. Lilies are still in good supply and prices are holding well at 10c. to 12c per bloom. Sweet Peas are plentiful and when of good quality are easily sold. The Spencer varieties are glorious, and play an important part in the cut flower trade. The ordinary kinds are bringing SOc to $1 per 100; while the Spencer varieties are from $1.50 to J2 per 100. Lily of the Valley is in medium sup- ply, with good demand at $2 to $3 per 100.. have sagged. Single _ to 76c. per 100; while double .o.ii=,...io are only worth 35c. to 50c. per 100. Golden Spur and Trumpet Major Daf- and if anything excess of the demand at $1.50 to $2 100. Tulips are daily abundant. Daisies are n yet. Wallflowers iverplentiful _ small quan- good supply and Freesia of excellent quality. There is an abundance of greenery of all kinds with prices much the same as a week ago. R- *^- CHICAGO, Feb. 3. — The general supply of stock continues scarce, although there is a slight improvement in general mar- ket conditions when compared with those of last week. There is just a little more stock, and the orders being filled in a way uch more s all concerned than they k ago. The supply is a littl i demand in many lines of s prices remain firm, with nc change until the growers weather for the productioi to 16c nd Hilling- 53 WEST 28th ST. Telephone 7362 Madison Sq. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK WHOLESALE WHOLESALE Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses ''^e^^l^l^i^rvtlr.^f' I Exobang-e whan writing. 332 The Florists' Exchange s^Bmaaaam^mmi Wm. i^\ Florists m=~^ LILAC SWEET PEAS, CARNATIONS, ROSES, LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY, SMILAX And a full line of all bulbous stock WILLIAM P. rORD whoiesaiB Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, M&dlson Square 5335 We Satisfy the Producer We Please the Consumer We can handle more stock to the entire satisfaction of both grower and retailer. Place your confidence in us — rely on our motto: "We Never Disappoint." Ourpastrecord is our guarantee. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY 'Quality. Richmor still land for then a be desired ly and or an improved illarney. Sunburst, "Ward. Bulgarie the supply is Th( !en selling ; h. From $10 to $12 :o the quality offered. s hig-h as $6 per 100. rovement in the Carna- week. There is more Id the market is easier. required for the TCillarney Queen, Milady and Russell come in such small quantities that many of the dealers have ceased quoting them for the present. Rose stock of all de- There has, ho more than whs daily output of the market" and as sequence the price has remained high, but at this writing there is a tendency toward lower prices for the present week. The best stock sold for J4, but good average stock ranged principally GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Whole 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK NA/ILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street 23S6 Jl'dS^uare NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere Will help all aroand 1 Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTPtlAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years' Experience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square, 1912. Oi ve credit wherecredit Is due — Mention Exchange Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 130 West 28th St. with just a fair which sells for average supply, all of very good prices with Jonquils are in^demlnd. °Vulips consti- tute the bulk of the supply in bulb stock, a g-ood deal of which is of poor and medium grade. The quality of really fine Tulips that have come to the mar- ket so far has been quite limited. The price ranges for medium to good stock at_from $3_to $4 per 100. _ __ e demand arid during the past week slightly in excess. There is still of the home-grown single stock ig in, but the growers cannot vouch ny continued supply, as it is all a will be a good le's Day trade. oweet -Teas, iiKe mosi other crops, are doing- poorly, and there is no immediate prospect of improvement until the grow- ers are favored with brighter weather. Orchids have tightened up since last report, and are now only in fair supply. They will not be plentiful for St. Valen- h'=j;- mpply of greens continues the ith the exception of ferns, which advanced during the past week to 2. — Sunshiny .ty at $10 to $12.50 . Orchid type Sweet Peas .$1 to $2 per 100 and retail at Carnations are much more plentiful than for a month previous. The quality is fine at $3 to $4 per 100. The medium grades at $2.50 to $3 per 100 are much price from 50( :r demand, and will no doubt be until after St. Valentine's plant business tor that occa- jwing each year. The retail- Rochester, N. Y. Last week was a fairly busy one, the dealers being kept on the go with generous orders for funeral work, besides a number of social events, which all helped to swell sales. With the exception of Carnations, Daffodils and Tulips, stock has been gen- erally scarce, Roses and Am. Beauty being very scarce Indeed, likewise Sweet Peas of good quality; the shorter stem- med kind not meeting with much demand. Of good long stock the supply has been far short of the demand. Carnations have been very plentiful and without al- most any exceptions of poor quality, due to the adv-erse weather conditions which have prevailed here foi- many weeks. William L. Keller and George B. Hart attended the annual meeting of the American Carnation Society in Cleveland last week. They were impressed with a numtfer of the new varieties seen on ex- hibition. A visit to a number of com- mercial establishments, however, revealed the same conditions as in this section, the plants suffering badly for want of sun- shine. Rumor has it that while in Cleve- land a cup was purchased for the com- ing bowling contest between the Buffalo and Rochester teams, to be known as the Keller-tlart cup for the overflow bowlers; those who do not participate in the gen- eral contest. The first practice game for the coming tournament was held at the Grand Cen- tral Alleys on Jan. 30. High scores were made by George Duvanel, J. H. Levis, 0. H. Vick, Walter Salmon, George Post- ings, W. A. Elder and others. Work is being pushed with all possible speed on George B. Hart's building, now almost completed. It is expected posses- sion will be taken in the course of three weeks. H. B. Stringer. Rutherford, N. J. The annual reception, supper and dance of the employees of Bobbink & Atkins was held in the Municipal Square School in East Rutherford on Friday evening, Jan. 23. The hall and hallwa.ys were decorated with palms, Bay trees and flowering plants, furnished ' by the nur- sery company, and made the surround- ings garden-like and beautiful. Card tables were arranged for non-dancers, so that all might enjoy themselves. The members of the firm, with their wives, participated in the event. Supper was served in the main hall by a Passaic caterer, and the opening march was led by Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Atkins. TELEPHONES— Madison i 167 and 4468 J. K. ALLEN, I06 WEST 38th ST., IVBW YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU Reciprocity — Saw It lo the Exchange February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 333 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main CutFlower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL. Jr.. Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE fLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. Open AI IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square D. Y. Mellis. Pres. Robt. G. Wilson. Traas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers in Cut ^Flowera and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists no West 28th St., New York Telephone 651 Madison Square ulgnmenta of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Tel. «91 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang I Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones | JSSI I Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, New Yorit City Telephone, 2315 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORIST 15 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE e94a MADISON SQUARE >ftltnal Reciprocity— a»w It In the Erehsnite HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY -^ ^^^VlWor VALLEY --0-N-HANO GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS, ^V.^LTIf^S 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schencli TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Flet-lsta 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 184 West 28tti St., NEW YORK BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Itic IRISTS. Conslenments Solicited 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK yog read this Hdvt. In the Kichange WHOLESALE FTLORISTS. Horace E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 57 WF-ST 2Rth STREET Trf>nhooes. 22lin and 2201 Madison 1 NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers, New York, Feb. 4, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwse noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday .Special., Extra.'.', KUUrney Queei White KjUame: My Maryland. Lady Hillingdoi Bride AMaTd,; Special., Fancy.. Eitra... No. 2.. i^de Bulgarie se aawyer. Mme. Abel Chatenay Milady J.J.UMock Adiantum Cuneatum Hybridum and Croweanum. . . Antlirhinum. pa bunch AaparaftuSt Plumosua, bunches. DaBoSlfsr' (•The HIb] vSietie°8.) {White Pink Red Yellow and fwr- iRe Ly. Pink Red Yellow and Var.. , per bunch.. Hyacinths Lilac, per bunch... LlUes, LongiBonim. LlUes, Rubrum Lllyof theVaUey.. P. W., per bu Orchlds.'Cattl'ey'aJ! ! .' .' .' .' Cypripediums, per doz. Stocks Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches . . Tulips, per doz Violets, double •• single. Princess of Wal« " single. Gov. Herrick . . . Wallflowers, per bunch 3.00 to 4 00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 28. 00 to 30.00 All the new and standard riN^O tw Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable C U T F LO W E R S WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 West 28iJ5iJ° 'iZ ?RS" l?Sl .OOto 4.00 11.00 to 6.00 mS-2.50 ..'to .80 to 2.0( .60 to 1.0( ...to ... to 1 Roses— A. Beauty, fancy— spL No. I.'.' .v. ■.'.;■.; i26!oot! No.2 i 6.00ti KUIarney 5.00 tc White Kalarney.... j 5.00 t. Bride and Bridesmaid . . . b K.A.Victoria . . . . t. MyMaiyland 5.00 t. Richmond 5.00 t Perle ...t Double Pink Killarney I t Ward 4.00t I 5.ont asioo t iprengeri, bunches Bouyardlas Callas (perdoz.) CarnatloDS, Inf. grades, all col. f-White Standard I Pink 4.00 tc Varieties "^ Red I 4.00 tc LVeUowandvar.. | . . . . tc •Fancy fWhite S.OOto (•The high- J Pink ' 5.00 tc est grades ot^ Red 5.00tc .tan'd vars. ) L YeUow and var . . I . . . . t< DahUag t< Daisies , 2.00 u Fems.Hardy .10t< Galai Leaves ' .10 1< Gardenias (per doz.) , 1.00 t) Gladiolus ; .... t( Lilies, Harriaii and Longi 12.00 t. Lily of the Valley 2.00 1. "■ "" ordinary 3.00 ti fancy 6.00 t Narcissi- Paperwhite... ] 2.00 t Trumpet Major v Orchids— Cactleyas, perdoz... 3.00 1. Cypnpediums t' Dendrobinms 3.50 t Roman Hyacinths 2.00 1< Smllal (per doz. strings) | 1.80 t Snapdragon (per doz.) | t SweetPeas i .40 1 Violets, double I .60t single I .25t Wallflowers, per doz t ) 85.00 60.00 to 60.00 30.00 to 35.00 J 60.00 30 OO to 40.00 1000 to 15.00 D 36.00 15.00 to 25.00i 5.00 to 8.00 CATTLEYAS Best. Per doz. $6.00, S40.00 per 100. Medium. Per doz. $4.00; $25.00 per 100. ^^^^_ Headquarters for GREENS BOXWOOD."' Per case of 50 lbs $8.00 LAUREL ROPING. Per 100 yds 6.00 WILD SMILAX. Per case 5.00 GALAX, Bronze and Green. Per 1000 1.50 GALAX, Bronze and Green. Per 10,000 7.50 BRONZE MAHONIA. Per 100 1.50 LEUCOTHOE, Bronze and Green Per 1000 7.50 MEXICAN IVY. Per 1000 7.50 DAGGER FERNS. Per 1000 2.00 GREEN SHEET MOSS. Per bag 3.50 SPHAGNUM MOSS. Per bale, 10-bbl. size, burlapped 4.00 ASPARAGUS STRINGS. Each 50 ASPARAGUS BUNCHES. Each 50 SPRENGERI BUNCHES. Each 50 SMILAX STRINGS. Each 20 SMILAX STRINGS, hcaAT. Each 25 ADIANTUM. Per 100 $1.00 and 1.50 DIDDnUC Many new patterns in exclusive Ribbons. If you have not received one of IflDDUnO our new catalogues, advise us at once and we will mail you a copy. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. 1608-20 Ludlow Street Washington 1216 H Street, N.W. Franklin and St. Paul Sts. "■ Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ChtHGest Seasonable Fhwers „^ Nortii m Stniet, PHIIADarHIA, PA. OItc credit wherecredlt Is doe — Mention B^icbange l^I L^ AC White and Colored, in any quantity. The finest arriving in Philadelphia. Daffodils, Golden Spur. . .$3.00 per 100. JOHN W. MclNTYRE 1713 RANSTEAD ST., PHIIADEIPHIA, PA. will help I . around If yon i ■ Erchaage iZ '■."r.l 2.S r.uuto i.ou 5.00 5.00| ; : : : to 3.00 ....to.... 3.00 4.00 6.00 H.OII 2.50 to 3.00 e.oo 3.75 to 6.25 ■.'.■.".» :■.:■. ..40 .50 to 1.2B 35 to .75 .V. to '.'.'.'. to ...'. ;•.•.•. S :•.•.: is avoided, ."is tlie whole matter is handled through the freight elevators. This will be when fully equipped the largest whole- sale plant establishment in this city, and Woodrow & Marketos are to be heartily congratulated on their change into these large and well equipped new quarters. Boston The weather is brigOit and crisp and, according to old superstition, there will be severe weather yet before Winter ends, as the ground hog had an opportunity to see its shadow on Candlemas Day. In opposition to this the Scotch had it : The Co-operative Market has decided to locale near all the other _ wholesale honses on Devonshire St., and is to leave Park St. The directors and stockholders, at a meeting held on Saturday, Jan. .31, voted to ]e.iie the premises at 260 Devon- shire St. for nine years. There ar-? two floors covering 1.3,000 sq. ft. and the Co- operative market will begin business on March 1 at the new location. The directors of the Market showed good judgment in the selection of the new location. Th^ building is in every way an ideal place for a flower market, and When they out- grow the two floors which they have leased, more space can be had at any time. Painters, carpenters and all sorts of tradesmen are working putting the place into shape for occupancy on March 1. Those wishing to get space in thas commodious and convenient building should apply to Norris F. Comley, Co- operative Market, Park St., who has charge of leasing stalls. A. A. Pembroke of North Beverly won at the Midwinter exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society for his Carnations, five first prizes and two sec- onds. He is sending to market excellent Rosetti, Pink Delight. Beacon, White Wonder and White Perfection. Next year, in addition to these, he is to grow . Gorgeous and Princess Dagmar. Alfred E. Walsh at the Boston Flower Exc. is receiving from the Halifax Gar- dens Co. excellent Carnations of all the leading kinds. From the same firm he is receiving exceptionally nice Roses, which include Sunburst, Mre. Aaron ; Ward Taft, Richmond and Pink and White Killarney; also some very nice Mignonette from Wm. Jurgens of New- iwrt. 336 The Florists' Exchange All the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 50 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Carnation Companyi A. T. PYFER, Manager— \ 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO, ILL. -Mention Bichange ■dTt. In th» Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Vour Orders for Defnery in the North- L L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS I Exchange when writinE. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. Matnal Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. CUT FLOWERS MI TdoKraph Orden^OTen 1 Gnohoua, Morton Grave. III. Write them joa read tbl. advt In the Exchanse "The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Please mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK.INE ao BcLst Randolph Street CHic>vao Write them ron read this adrt. In the Kxcban^e During the past -nreek lie flowers of Spencer Sweet Peas at his Re- vere establishment. His flowers are by far the best we have seen this season. The Gardeners and Florists' Club ban- quet will be held on Tuesday evening, (Feb. 24, at Horticultural Hall. The regular monthly meeting of the club wffll be held at Horticultural Hall on Tues- day, Feb. 17, and it is expected that L. W. lO. Ttttihill of New York will lec- ture on advertising. It will also be Oar- nation night, and all are invited to send Carnation flowers for exhibit. George Noyes, salesman ^at the Boston Flower Exc, is handling the Carnation flowers of Peter Fisher. At the present time he is receiving flowers of Pink De- light, Alice, Beacon, Benora and Gor- geous. Cajnaition growers and all others -who know Samiiel J. Goddard of Framtngham are delighted to know that he was elected president of the ICamation Society. Mr. Goddard is young and progressive, and the Carnation society, under bis leader- ship, is certain to have a prosperous and active year. Mrs. Ridhwagon, the mother of Paul Rjehwagon of Needham, died last week and was buried on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Many of those in ithe trade attended the services and the funeral. George Noyes and Ma-s. Noyes have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in /their bereavement, in the loss of their baby hoy through pneumonia. He was the only boy and was one year and six months old. The jfiuneral was on Sunday, Jan. 25. - The salesmen at the Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, feb. 3, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted 36-incb t 30-inch s 20-inch stems White and Fink KlUarney. ^f^'iu^ Mrs. Aaroc Medium. Short.... Mrs. * Medium My Maryland, speci Richmond, special. Boston Flower Exc. sent a beautiful fu- neral piece. The inauguration of Mayor Ourley of Boston on Feb. 2 at Tremont Temple was a most elaborate affair, and the whole stage was almost hidden with floral offerings, the gifts of friends and politi- cal supporters of the new chief executive. Many of the retail florists throughout the city were kept busy on Monday pre- paring these elaborate pieces. H. M. Robinson & Go. are receiving ex- cellent flowers of all kinds. On a recent visit We noted superb Callas, Sweet Peas, Lily of the Valley, Tulips and* Lilies. In lioses the following kinds were especially noticeable : Russell, Hadley, Sunburst, Ward and Richmond. Their Beacon, Benora and White Perfection OamationB were of fine quality. The Retail Florists' Club will hold its monthly meeting and banquet on Tues- day evening, Feb. 3, at the American House. Important business in connec- tion with the retail trade will be dis- cussed. Maurice Hambro, one of the salesmen at the establishment of H. M. Robinson & 'Co. has been on the sick list for ten days. His face is poisoned from being pricked by Rose thorns. L. B. Small of Tewksbury is shipping Bachelor's Buttons to New York. His is cutting one thousand a week now. In addition to a good cut of Roses and Carnations Peirce Bros, of Waltham have a nice cut of Cattleya Triana;. A telegram from James F. M. Farqu- har from San Juan. Porto Rico, brings the happy tidings that he arrived safely and is improving in health already. Welch Bros. Co. reports good business. Am. Beauty Roses are still scarce, but other flowers are more plentiful. Ship- ping trade is excellent, and quantities of flowers are being sent to Canada and New York State. The Easter crops at the W. W. Edgar Co.'s greenhouses at Waverley are look- ing promising and coming along nicely. J. M. Cohen at the Co-operative Mar- ket is receiving excellent Freesia from J. H. Leach & Son of North Easton. The same salesman is receiving from C. E. Field of Montello very nice Sweet Peas. B. A. Snyder & Co., 278 Devonshire St., ire receiving good patronage and are quite busy. Their shipping business is steadily increasing. Thos. F. Galvin on Tremont st. got the lion's share of the floral pieces sent by friends to the inauguration of Mayor Cur- ley. The whole force in the store waa CARNATIONS— Jonquils Leucothoe Sprays LlUiun Longlflorum. . Lilyof theVaUey Roman Hyacinths. Snapdragons, bunch . 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 2.00 m kept busy for two days previous to this occasion. Am. Beauty Roses, orchids. Gardenias, Roses and Carnations were used in the greatest abundance. On Mon- day, Feb. 2, a pleasing arrangement in the Tremont St. store window was noted. The ground work was made up of green grass, grown on burlap. In the back- ground was artistically arranged nicely flowered branches of Forsythia, on which were hung humming birds. In the fore- ground was an elaborate display of Cat- tleyas Phaleenopsis, Oncidiums, a hand- some vase of the new Rose Mrs. Story and a pleasing assortment of Spencer Sweet Peas. The New England Florists' Supply Co. at 276 Devonshire st. states that during January it had a splendid call for sup- plies, and that business generally was most satisfactory. R. C. A. L. Randall Company 66 E. Randolph St.,''"-S=SS^?^'' CHICAGO, ILL. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange ' tl. G. BtRNIIW Wholesale Fiorisl 1402 Pine Streel ST. LOUIS, MO. Magnolia leaves $t.35perlo: WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orden Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILU Please mention the Exchange when writing. Philadelphia The Philadelphia Retail Florists' As- sociation will now bold its regular month- ly meeting on the third Thursday evening of the month at the Poor Ridhard Club on Camac St., just belo\v Locust. Dinner will be served at 6.30 p.m. sharp; all members are requested to notify the sec- retary of their intention to be present on ithat evening in dne time. Chas. H. Grakelow, 1432 W. Cumberland St., is Splendid Killameys are bemg cut at the big honse of the Gr'^en Plain Rose Farm, Yardley, Pa. Malcolm [Franklin, the proprietor, has one ambition, and that is to grow Roses to perfection ; ap- parently his aim' is being realized. This place will become a model of its kind when the plans are all completed. Julius Wolff, Jr., has installed a cis- tern in his orchid house for rain watei. also a one-half (horsepower motor and pump for watering them. His stock is iu excellent order: a honse of Fo^rmosum Lilies are now being cut from, while a fine house of giganteums is being brought along for Easter. A full line of Spring slock is also raised. His delivery wagon WPS recently run into by an automobile and badly " damaged, the driver being painfully injured. heavy cut -of blooms. The other Easter and Spring stock is showing up well. At the' Laurel. Hill Nurseries a fine house of giganteum Lilies for Easter is a feature. Manager' Brown has, the place Ferns for Dishes WHITMANI. Extra strong, 6-in',"5fc eacli. ERNEST OECHSLIN Gale Ave. and Madison St., RIVER FOREST.Ill Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange^ choke-full of good pot plants for the Bas-i ter and Spring season. At John Westcott's place everything ifi moving along serenely, 'thousands ol' Ivies and other miscellaneous Spring plants are doing well, also a house ol Carnations and a nice lot of giganteiun Lilies are being brought along for Easter D. Jacobs, who until recently had a store on Columbia avc., has opened up a place in Camden. Sydney Bayersdorfer has returned tci the store to help out in the rush of busi- I fness, which is increasing daily. The firm reports the preparations for the Eastei; trade to be well under way among the! leading retail florists throughout the coun- try. J. J. Habermehl's Sons had a very fine' window this week, with long sprays oi; Acacia pubescens as a background fallingj over some blooming Rhododendrons, These, with some baskets of Daffodils, made a barmonious combination. Some of the new Winter flowering or- chid type of Spencer Sweet Peas are be-; ing received by the Leo Niessen Co. that; have made a record price here. They art a beautiful acquisition over the regulai type. Jno. G. Niedinger is featuring Ohen7 trees and Cherry sprays as a timely and suggestive window decoration for florists, for Washington's Birthday. S. S. Skidelsky & iCo. are immenselj, pleased over 'the i>erformance of theii. Carnation Philadelphia at the Olevelano Show, it taking a silver cup in the sweeP; stakes, the S. A. F. bronze medal, anc took a first with a 100 blooms in tli< light pink class. Strange to say, htUf has been seen of this variety in the cM» of its namesake. A vase of it, however is expected at the club meeting. Camellias, and Mrs. Chas. EusseBi Roses, are some of the novelties recentlj noted at the S. S. Pennock-Meehao Co.; Fredenek Cramer, one of the Leo Nics ■sen Co.'s popular salesmen, last week re ceived a parcel by the stork, postmarkec "boy," that weighed the maxi.muff amount. Congratulations ! W. H. Westcott, of Roxborough, is cut ting top grade blooms of Carnations, in eluding Enchantress, White Wonder, ant Mrs. C. W. Ward. The Florists' Exchange 337 V FOR "POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POTMAKSRS FOR IM YKASS Write for Catatogum and. Sdeounto A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y., Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1765 DO YOU KNOW ABOUT • NEPonseT Waterproof Paper Flower Pols? 1. Cost little. 2. Retain moisture. 3. Reduce express bills. 4. Will not break. For samples and information write to Dept. R. BIRD ®. SON EAST.WALPOLE, MASS. Established 1795. ecieditisdut. — Mention Exchange Jecent visitors in town were : Wil- li McKissick, Baltimore, Md. ; P. J. nch, New Castle, Ind. ; A. M. Herr, acaster, Pa. ; and R. T. Brown, eens, N. Y. Robt. Craig writes from the Isle of les that the planting of Dracffinas on firm's concessions there, has resulted a splendid yield of canes. These wUl shipped here and grown for propaga- D at Norwood, among whidi will be a >d portion of De Smetiana. Chicago Iheo. Corten, head gardener at Grace- id Cemetery states that they are very sy in the greenhouses propagating bed- ■g stock for Spring trade. It takes 11,000 bedding plants annually for the 5 of this cemetery. Mr. Corten says It he has been a reader of The Flo- iTS Exchange for 20 years, and the ••ent Anniversary number was the finest ition of a trade paper he ever saw Schiller's North Side store is one of the ral emporiums that it is always inter- :ing to visit. This handsome store pre- its the appearance of a large conserva- ■y. 80 well stocked is it with the best everything obtainable in blooming mis. Hyacinths and Tulips in pans d boxes, as well as all other bulbous ick, made a splendid showing last week., large window of Cyclamens, well in lom, added a good deal to the efEective- 3S of the display. The show house in inection with this store, where palms, ;na and all decorative plants are kept, m keeping with the other details of the Chas. Weiner, grower for C. Frauen- der on W. Madison St., states that the hre crop of early Tulips was a failure tb him this year; Proserpine, Mon ■"^sor, and King of the Yellows all went nd. The trouble, he believes, was due the fact that the bulbs became over- ated in the steamer while coming over, ■the present time his last batch of hite Roman Hyacinths are in bloom, ,^ fine lot of L'Innocence in Dutch )ck. Golden Spur Narcissus, and Tu- ' Vermihon Brilliant are well in bloom d make a fine show in the greenhouses, it week" ^^^ ''"'"^ •'"''^ service Edward J. Leslie is back again as inager of the Kedzie Florist shop at 3401 W. Madison st. Business on the West Side has been reported good all the Winter. In "A Line-0-Type or Two" in the Daily Tribune on Jan. 28, the question is asked : "Is Ove Gnatt of Hammond, Ind., any kin to Mr. Bugg?" Ove Gnatt has large factories at Hammond where pre- served stock of decorative material is pre- pared and is well known to the florists' trade all over the country. C. H. Fisk, 1581 Ogden ave., reports no cessation of business, on which ac- count he has recently added another new delivery car. This makes three cars that are constantly on the move, as his busi- ness covers a large portion of the South Side as well as a large territory west of his location. His greenhouses in connec- tion with the store are always filled with a fine lot of decorative plants. Frank Bingham, who until recently had charge of the Eldredge greenhouses at Belvidere, is now on a visit to relatives in Indiana, after which Mrs. Bingham and he will leave for their new home in Johannesburg, S. Africa, wheer he will engage in business. Nearly every employee of the post office wore a pink Carnation on the right lapel of his coat last Thursday. A hundred dozen were turned over to Postmaster D. A. Campbell for distribution by Mrs. Bertha Bauer, -who has given the flowers on Jan. 29 each year since "McKinley Day" was established. E. J. McCallum, president of The Mc- Callum Co., wholesale florists of Pitts- burgh, Pa., spent a few days in the city last week, coming here from the Carna- tion show at Cleveland. Mr. McCallum reports business good in Pittsburgh and that section of the country through which the principal part of his company's trade is secured. The McCallum Co. is spread- ing out rapidly and is now going into the manufacturing of many staple arti- cles in the supply trade, such as baskets, wheat sheaves and wire goods, for which it expects to be headquarters in its terri- tory. A large range of about 73,000 sq. ft. of glass is to be built near Milwaukee, Wis., for P. Cudahy, the well known meat packer. The John C. Moninger Co. has secured the contract and the work of con- struction will be commenced as early as possible this Spring. The J. B. Deamud Co. has been han- dling a nice lot of Easter Lilies, Carna- tions and bulb stock during the past week. Wilder Deamud and Frank Po- tocka have been busy waiting on the trade. John Evans of Richmond, Ind., was in the city a few days last week. The new greenhouse buildings that will be put up in this" section the coming season require his attention. Frank J. Farney, representing the M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, has been in the city during the past few days and has a display of choice stock in the supply line in one of the rooms of the Palmer House. A. T. Pyfer states that the Carnation display at Cleveland was excellent. The Eastern growers had some splendid stock on exhibition. The weather conditions have been against the growers in the West this season, so much sothat they were unable to make their old time credit- able showing. Edward Clody conducts a well equip- ped flower shop at 3924 N. Clark St., in front of the Jewish section of Graceland Cemetery, and states that business has been good all the Winter at his place. Mr. Clody has charge of the cemetery and Mrs. Clody attends to the cut flower work. At a meeting of the executive commit- tee of the Horticultural Society of Chi- cago held on Jan. 27, it was decided that the Spring Flower Show scheduled to take place in the Art Institute March 24 to 29 will not be held. The committee assigns as a reason for this its inability to make a suitable arrangement with the directors of the Art Institute for the last The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. MANUFACTURERS OF The Very Best Red Pots in America and Beautiful "MOSS AZTEC" POTTERY A rich bronze undertone, overlaid with verde antique, dull finish and up to the minute in detail. Order our No. 5-A Assortment, con- sisting of 46 pieces, wluch will quick- ly retail at $22.00. Introductory Price Only $10.00 Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 25 WEST BROADWAY Qen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. -Meptlop Excbaa STANDARD FLOWER POTS '^^Bt ready packed «iii>ci>. 1500 2H-iiicli. Out Specialty, LonA Dtetuie* and Export Trade. HIUF-UNQER BROS., Pottery, PORT EDWARD, IS. Y. AUGUCT R(H.KBR & SONS. SI Barclay Straat. New York City, Atanta Mgtual Reciprocity — Saw It In the BxchBDge ^PPPIAI NOTICP WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. Ot-C\^ll\l^ l-\\Jl\\^C POROUS POTS PROMOTB HEALTHY QROWTH WB PROMISE TO, AND DO, SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME rtDnRD DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE RBOUBSTED. V^Kl^EK WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 713-19 Wharton Street nakai^ Win help Syracuse Red Pots STRONG - LIGHT POROUS -DURABLE Write for our catalogue and spe- cial discounts on large orders. SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK Red Standard Pols Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPBIN6 to stock your greenhouses. We Give You Quality and first-class finish at no greater cost STANDARD ~ Flower Pots The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK. PA. OlTecredltwherecredltladne — Hen tion Exchange Think of us. Write us. Tty as. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 213-223PearlSt..NORRISTOWN.PA. Write for Catalogue. \ Tree Tubs and Brass I Jardinieres I Mf«. Co. Toledo. Ohio. U. S. A. Reciprocity — Saw It ip the Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is tha only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, can look at this Index advertisements of Car- small alike. It brings assified Advertisements regular display advor- Ith no extra costr ax- to us. Can you think of better ad- than thIsT say, Carnations, vertlslng service 338 The Florists' Exchange The most e£Feotive and economioal material there is (or Sprajdng Plant and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacoo and carefully refined it is clean and easy to apply. FuU pint bottles, $1.S0. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporises the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange NIKOTEEN 30% Strength APHIS PUNK Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by i > have made a life study of FLOWERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is our Specially. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizeri, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual requirements? We are also manufacturers of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, put up in one-pound tins and five-pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. r jerii/ce on all matters relating to Greenhoi Write us jor further particulars, Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre Bldg., New York City Factory and Laboratory Experimenlal Gieenhouses Ejperimenlal Farm FARMINGDALE, N. J. CATONSVILLE. MD. FARMINGDALE. N. J. t where credit la dtie — Mention Eixcbange Well jotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odwless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Sold bv NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washington St., JERSEY CITY. N. J. DtscripAve Polder and Prica upon (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. DSMEN CANNOT SELL IT TO YOtjJ rrs&^'f^^mm^^^m^ur., and will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT^ERNON. N, Y. i Unequaled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. NIKOTEEN A concentrated liquid insecticide of higfamerit and extensively used fay Florists, Nurserymen and Gardeners. I Pint, $1.50; 5 Pints, $7.00; 10 Pints, $13.00. GEO. H.AtGEKMUaUR, 1324 Pine SL St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE FLORIST Win help all around If you mention the Exchange Write them yau read this advt. In the two day.s of the show, wbicli are the only days on which the committee could ex- pect to make any money to help in meet- ing the expenses of the exhibition. Paul M. Palez of Little Kock, Ark., has been in the city a few days on his way East for a business and pleasure trip combined. He states that business is quiet in his home city, and he is taking was in the city Monday and exhibited at the various wholesale bouses some speci- men blooms of the new Rose Hadley. This new variety was highly spoken of by all in the trade who had the pleasure of seeing it. J. E. Fotheringham was also along in the interest of Killarney Brilliant, which is stated to be the most valuable new Rose introduced in many years. Both of these Roses are hybrid teas that can be grown to perfection by all good Rose growers. The continued scarcity of stock in gen- eral, and the consequent high prices, has -to a great extent interfered with the re- tailers in making their plans for their St. Valentine's Day trade. It is not a question of what they will have as much as it is what they can get. Boxes and baskets especially adapted for that day will be used with not much change in design. . Violets are considered to be in ample quantity for the day, but the few days intervening and the weather condi- tions will have a good deal to do with the general supply of stock for that occasion. As .St. Valentine's Day comes on a Satur- day this year, it is considered that it will in many instances increase the demand this day usually brings. There have been several meeting of the creditors of the H. H. Fisher Co. of Kalamazoo, Mich., held in this city re- cently. John Zech and Philip Schupp also went to Kalamazoo last week to represent the creditors and make an in- vestigation of the conditions there. There seems to be a disagreement among the creditors here as to which is the best course to pursue. The Fisher Co. has been a large buyer on this market, and is in- volved to the amount of several thousands Friends of the Fisher Co. came to this city and offered a payment of 12% per cent, as a tem- porary settlement, which was accepted, but continued credit was refused. An- other meeting of the creditors will be called this week, and it is possible final action will be taken in the matter. The indebtedness of this company is stated to be considerable more to the banks in Kalamazoo, than it is to this market. Do You Know VERMINE: John Lewis CbUds, Flowerfield, N. Y.. writes: " I suppose you will be glad ' * MINE is giving excellen' Valentin Burgevin's Sons, write: — " We wish to say tha thin^. We used igslon. A/. find VERMD> ^ a bench plant with Smilax to kill root lice or maggots, which s the roots, and after two applications our Smil is taking on new life and has started off to grow." Tbe Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, lou writes:—" We will use VERMINE on our out-, door fields of Strawberry Plants if the inside t( ised VERN other ground pests." VERMINE is applied one part to four huii dred parts of water by thoroughly soakli the soil. It will protect your crops from tl ravages of vermin under ground without tl slightest injury to vegetation. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon, {Special prices on large quantities.) For sale by Seedsmen. We APHINEMANUrACTURINGCC Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemlcala MADISOIN, IV. J. Canadian Agents; Dupuy & Fergus on, Steele, Briggs Seed Co. Lt Montreal, Que. Toronto, Ont. Biltlsli Distributors; BRinSH & AMERICAN FERTIIIZIKG CO., ®BSft#| ndodorJ ^—Guaranteed under tbe Insecticide— ^ Act, 1910. Serial No, 321_. " Save your plants ' ; fo Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direc- tions, our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and Leading Seedsmen and Florists --•^'--'- -—-^rful results. Itry Houses. Heaa icPets. Excellent with wonderful Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleaa on Dogs and I Domestic fail. Dilu H Pint, : ^ Gallon, $1.25; GaUon, $2.00; 5 Gallon Pint, 25c.; Pint. 40c.; Quarl ,$2.00;f Can, $9.00; 10 GaUon Can, $17.50. your Supply House, writ* UEMOrV OIL, cdlVIPAINY.DflptJ. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, Sc.lb.iKb"^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. £"^ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ttZ, TOBACCO STEMS, 50c. erib-'bli. Special Prices in Tons and Carload Lots. i.J. FERTILIZERS Tankage S2.00; Sheep S1.75; Bone S2,00; Ashes $1.50; Pliosphate $2.00; Limestone $1.00; Blood $4.00; Nitrate of Soda S4.00; Sulpliate Potasli $3.50. Per 100 lbs. SmaUest quantltj sold 200 lbs. Casll with order HUDSON CARBON CO., BALISTON SPA, N.Y. Gilve credit wbereeredit is due — Mention ExcliaDge February 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 339 CLAY'S TO BUCK THINGS UP." iTbe Fruit Grower, Ijoadon) CLAY'S FERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL It is supplied, by the leading Nursery &nd Seed Firms, includine the following: New York — Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Brothers. William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co.. The MacNiff Horti- cultural Co.. W. E. Marrhall Si Co., Stumpp & Walter Co.. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester — James Vick's Sons. Chicago — Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co.. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh- W. C. Beckert. Manufactured by CLAY (a SON PLANTLIFE taining refined tobacco dust mix with the soil, acting as an at the same time destroying in the ground before they hav. market. Con- chance to reach PLANTLIFE been found very effective in ling greenhouses of insects by When dry, use for dusting t up in bulk for greenhouse m in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50 Give credit wherecredit plants and flowers are troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE. TENN. Write them you read thU Readers will confer more than nasslni A Stearns' Cypress Greenhouse Better and less expensive than iron. Cypress Hot=Bed Sash. Long Sash Bars a Specialty. Ask for Circular E and prices. THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET. BOSTON. MASS. figures before buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS lan nasslnp value If, wh6n brderln f our advertisers, they will mentio the adVt. In The ExShange. Retail Florists' Association Meeting The regular montMy meeting o£ the Retail Florists' Assooiation of Chi- j cago was held on Monday evening, Feb. 2, at Raske's Flower Shop on W. Jackson blvd. This was a large and enthusiastic meeting of about seventy-five, and the applications of 22 new members were re- ceived, which were duly voted' om and re- ceiyed into full membership. This gives . the association 140 members who have determined to pull together tor the best interests of the retail florists' trade. This membership, 'it is stated, is not made up of employees, as eyery member is the i omier of his own store and can speak for himself as to the desirability of carrying , ottt any line of policy the association may see fit to adopt. i Previous to the business part of the meeting there is an hour set apart for exhibitors or others who may desire to be present, who are not members of the as- sociation. The exhibition on Monday night consisted of a full line of ribbons and chiffons by Wertbeimer Bros., of New York, which was in charge of Samuel Seligman, their redoubtable rep- resentative. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. had on ex- hibition a display of their heart shaped boxes and baskets for St. Valentine's Day trade. The boxes were shown in various designs and sizes to suit the re- quirement of ail classes of trade. Vases for florists' use and other lines of the supply trade were shown by this house; T. B. Waters was in charge. Horace R. Hughes, the well known flo- rist, was present and had a display of his novelty boxes for the trade. These consisted of 'Bie St. Valentine's Day box, the Mothers' Day box, and the St. Patrick's Day or Shamrock boxes. All these are manufactured for Mr. Hughes according to his own ideas, and are of a substantial and artistic finish that have been very much admired by the trade. During the intermission of the. regular business meeting all non-mem'bers were admitted, when a free discus,sion of all matters of interest relating to tjie wel- S. Jacobs & Sons CST/MATC D/CQY TniNO 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. HIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST BOILERS JVTADE __ GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers GreeIouse glass D«;tb"»^^„.. SHARP. PARTRIDGE & CO.. Chicago, ill. The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. 340 The Florists' Exchange Keclproclty— Saw It In the Biehange ILJ^ To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO., ■HduMnd.hi help all around It : The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. DILLER. CASKEY and Erected IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will fumbhed details and cut Materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche. ^^ feflSJS;*- JERSEY CITYiJS. J. 342 The Florists' Exchange It's The Repeat Orders That Count [[«mlKa thing of particular interest about the The reply was so to the point that we will now hand it on to you: "The most interesting order we have received this month is for three houses for Walter B. Davis Company at Aurora, 111. ** They will be 64 feet wide and 325 feet long. The eave line is 10 feet high and the rafters spaced about 1 I feet to centers. They will be duplicates of the iron frame house we erected for Mr. Davis last year. "A repeat order like this, we believe, says more all by itself than any amount of anvil pounding we can do regarding the merits of our greenhouses." These Davis houses were completed some time ago, and now comes a letter from the Des Plaines factory, giving some rather interesting figures con- cerning the amounts of certain minor materials used. 7,500 lbs. or 3M tons of putty were used on the 18 miles of bars — 36 miles of glass held in place by > glazing brads — 239 gallons of white paint or pretty close to a ton— 90,600 screws, which, if placed end to end, would reach considerably over a mile. Lord & Burnham Co SALES OFFICES: BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO Frantlin Bank BIdg. Rookery BId«. FACTORIES: Irvinston. N. Y. De.PI. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Frost Insurance For $5 t will ^uard night, and :you vl ' the thermostat WILL ( SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPH IR ORDER AT OUR EXPENSE B W.Erie St., CHICAGO, ILL. us which ■w«re not frozen oiiE a year ; Heliotropes and all that kind of ts are luxuriant at this writing, ainfall for the season to date, Jan. LjOs Angeles, 14.25 ; Pasadena, almost bieira Madre, over 25 inches. Up he Mohave Desert which is separated 1 the coast by a range of high moun- ?. 4.5 inches. ierie Miquel is home from his trip to ima highly delighted with what he ot that country, which he says seems a great hot house. Crotons are used ledges, and Acalyphas for front yard We Have Opened A Boston Branch Under The Charge of J. N. Keeler is located in the John Hancock Building, corner of Franklin and Federal Streets, being near the South Station, not far from Washington Street, and handy by to the Flower Elxchange. Mr. Keeler has been with us for some time and knows our different constructions thoroughly. He also is accurately informed on other con- structions, having had the advantage of being associated with other greenhouse concerns before coming with us. Many of you already know Mr. Keeler. Those of you who don't, will find him to be a frank, earnest, likable man with whom you will find it both a satisfaction and a pleasure to do business. In the last year we have erected several iron frame houses with the rafters spaced 12 feet apart instead of 8. The glass is 20 inches wide (not 24). Not only does this modification of our standard construction make a lighter house, but you have a third less columns. With houses wider than 40 feet, for those who want the fewest possible col- umns across the house, as well as lengthwise of it, we have our Special Lattice Rafter Con- struction which has many decided advantages in its favor. Then there is our curved eave construction and the way we have successfully solved the side ventilation problem, which has always been a certain drawback to that type of construction. All these things Mr. Keeler is thoroughly in- formed on, and we hope you will give him the opportunity to talk them over with you. ' "Safety First" is, and always has been, the basic principle of our constructions. You can depend on depending on Hitchings Houses, j Our catalogs you are heartily welcome to. NEW YORK OFFICE 1170 Broadway BOSTON OFFICE HitcKitvgs^ G>nvpanv* 1 5th and Chestnut St3. FACTORY EUZABETH. N. J. The Victor Johansen Seed Co. moved from Arroyo Grande to Gardena, Cal., a suburb of this town. The soil of that part of tihe State is very fertile, and water is in abundance when irrigation is necessary to produce crops. As in the past, the company will confine itself to flower seed. Twenty-five acres will be worked this season. William J. Hesser, a charter member of the Nebraska Horticultural Society, died in Pasadena on Dec. 13, last. He was bom in Ohio on Nov. 22, 1834. In 1860 he moved from Indiana to Platts- mouth, Neb., and in 1864 erected the first greenhouse in that part of the State. A lover of plants and an enthusiast, he was ahead of his time in that he began to grow palms and other decorative plants, which -resulted in failure. In 1904 he came to Pasadena. One of his diversions was to grow the small multi- colored Gourds which he distributed to the little folks whenever and w"herever he met them as long as the supply lasted. He was in good health up to within ten days of his demise. He is survived by seven children, five of whom are residents of this State. P. D. Babnhaet. Emergency Transport Serwce]^ The Birmingham Chamber of Com- merce, England, is considering the estab- lishment of a register of commercial motor vehicles that may be made avail- able at an agreed charge in times of transport strikes, with the idea of pre- venting the possibility of food shortage, which was feared at the time of the rail- way strike in August, 1911. One diffi- culty in connection with this plan is that of supplying motor fuel when railway trafiie is stopped. 344 The Florists' Exchange February 7, ij ©^g^OGS can be divided into two classes — those that are m mII lisavy set, and clumsy; and those that are not. ^^^m There are two kinds of greenhouses; the other kinds and the U-Bar kind. The U-Bar is a light, graceful house of proven endurance. The "other kinds" — let's talk about them some other time. But right here and now, before we talk about anything else, we want to say just this one thing in particular, and that is — the only practical difference between "other kinds" of con- struction that are not the U-Bar, is that some of them are made better than others; but any one of them can be built by anyone. With the U-Bar it's entirely different. The U-Bar green- house can be built only by the Pierson U-Bar Company. Now^, you can't compare an alligator with a dog — you must compare things that are alike — one dog with another, for ex- ample. For exactly the same reason, you can't compare a U-Bar house with other houses — because there's absolutely no coi parison. Therefore, the U-Bar is in a class all by itself. That this class is strictly high class must be so, else wl would the U-Bar be imitated as much as possible, just as near as possible. Take the curved eave, for instance: It was orif nated with the U-Bar construction — we were absolutely tl first ones to build a curved eave house. The curved eave hi been, as far as possible, adapted to other constructions. Bi the one it is best adapted to, is the U-Bar construction, b cause it is constructed with U-Bars. None other is as light, i graceful, as enduring — no one denies that. If you want the genuine curved eave house, you wa: the U-Bar house. Other houses may look like it but thai the only way they are like it. Send for the catalog. Or send for us. Or both. U-Bar house on estate of Taylor Pyne, Princeton, N. J. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON UBAR CO i madisonaven.^; CANADIAN OFFIC£-10 PHILLIPS PLACE MONTREAL. Write them yon read this advt. In the Escliange East -:- West. -:- North -:- South — The National Trade Paper New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in duU, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney BrilUant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable. KiUamey Brilliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery, March, 1914. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. F. B. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE>V YORK , help all aronnd If ; Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $18.00 per Auratum Giganteum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $16.00 per case. 8-9-in., 250 to case, $20.00 per case. Magnificum l-9-in., 130 to case, $7.00 per case. 1 8-9-jn., 200 to ease, $10.00 per case. Special quotations on thousand lots. SPRENGERI PLANTS 3%-in. pots, .fo.OO per 100; $45.00 per 1000. A No. 1 Stock. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA AZALEAS .J Madam Van der Crayssen, Simon Mardner Doz. 100 12-14-in $8 00 $60.00 75 00 14-16-in . 10 00 All above ubject to 3 per cent for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., 383-387 ELUCOn ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. Self Defense BHE first impulse of human nature is to protect itself, and that is what you will be doing when you plant Killarney Brilliant. It will not be the Rose of sensational prices, for every one is planting it. The standard in pink will be Brilliant and the older Killarney will be second choice. You will have to plant Brilliant in self defense. We are offering grafted plants grown in Cromwell. That means Qyality. A.N.?IERSONiNc Ci^MWELL Conn ^smmsm^mmmmsm9^^m\ Geraniums STANDARD VARIETIES We pride ourselves on our standard list; in it -w'lW be found such well-known and "popular varieties as S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, La Favorite, Mme. Landry, Jean Oberle, Berthe de Presilly, Peter Henderson, Miss F. Perkins, etc. Hand- some stock in great abundance. $2.00 per 100, I18.50 per 1000, for 2-in.; $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, for 3-in. SPECIAL For $18.50 we will send 1000, 50 each of 20 varieties, our selection, either single or double. We have been sending out these collections for a number of years, and they have given general satisfaction. 6000 for $105.00; 10,000 for $175.00. These assortments are made up of all good kinds and will make a collection that will be hard to beat. See list of MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS in full on page 307 of last week's issue of The Exchange. advt. R.VINCENT,JR.&SONSCO.; WHITE MARSH. aronnd If yon mention the Bxchange SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 368-INDEX, PAGE 369 346 The Florists' Exchange ""^i First in War; First in Peace; T Firs* in the Hearts of his ^ Countrymen T SEEDS OF VITALITY J ^^-% ( irpet of Snow \SPARAGLS Plumosus Nanus. 250 iLLcIb, Tic . 1000 S2.50. Sprcnftcri 1000 seeds 75c. BEGONIA r-rfordU. Carmine Vernon (.lossy bronze red ( \M)V ILih r, Giant! ! OUh \ Scindens. Purple Gji M REA( nocarpa rystal Palace Compacta . lOBFLI PI ILMA Rosy Mom Double Fringed PYREIHRUM Aureum. STOCKS, Princess Alice * • * * * * * * * * * • * _ , i Wm. Elliott & Sons, ^^n^'ew^ySUk" * Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange SALVIAS, Zunch Bonhre VFRBLNA, Mammoth Flowerinft SWEET PEAS Ferry. Early Countess Spencer. Soft rose pink. . Gladys Unwin. Pale rosy pink Lottie Eckford. White, lavendei Dorothy Eckford. Pure white Lady Grisel Hamilton. Lavender blue Nora Unwin. Pure white Rainbow. All colors ■ • * 2.50 -JL l!25 "^7 .40 -X- 2.60 ^ 2.50 ^ .25 ^ 2.00 ^ .50 ^ si.oo -X- * GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color : Soft yellow, slightly tinged, rose pink in throat. Flowers 4J/^-in. across. Very strong grower, 4J^ to 5 feet high. First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $75.00 per 1000, Third size, $50.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. BIDWELL &:F0BES, Pure Stock. KINSMAN, OHIO I: In the Exchange B U X U S BOX-BUSHES, BALL SHAPES, PYRAMIDS, round and square shapes, STANDARDS low and STANDARDS high stems, all in perfect forms. NONE BETTER! SPRING 1914 DELIVERY. ORDER NOW! Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS r o box 7527iF5rBarciay st New YoFk Our New Catalogue OF Cannas Dahlias Gladioli Irises Phonics AND ALL Summer-flowering Bulbs IS NOW READY NEW SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING CAULIFLOWER, Early snow" *' " ball .SO 25 1582 25 CABBAGE, Mirshail's'Fii-^t ^' CABBAGE,' Copenha'sen JiaH ;' CABBAGE,' Ei-'ly jersey ■ Wake- EGG plant; Black Bek'u^::.'; .'of 'M EGG PLANT, Improved New ?IS:L^a'STeu«'''"^::;::: :8i it pepper! Sweet Spanish 05 .20 TOMATO Buck's Tresco. Sealed pacltets . . .35 Marshall's 'Prdliflc'. '. .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .25 Perfection 05 .20 Our New Catalogue mailed on request. W. E. MARSHALL & CO. Seedsmen. 166 W. 23rd St., New York Do you want one? John Lewis Childs Wholesale Department Flowerfield, L. 1., N.Y. DCPnUIR Erfordi Pkt„ 25c. DCtaUniH Vernon A oz., 40c. Writ, /or our wboksale Catalogue Wddhpr Xl Wm l'* chambers Street, ^5ECjO^JIA.S gold"medal strain SINGLE Doz Scarlet Dark Red Pink Rose White Yellow GIANT SINGLF FRINGED Salmon 150 10 00 Rose 160 10 00 Yellow 150 10 00- Red 150 10 00 Orange 150 10 00 Mixed ^^H Rose S0.50 S4.00 YeUow.. White. . Mixed.. Count Zeppelin. Dwarf, compact bushy; flowers bright crim- scarlet; free flowering and a splendid bedder. 31.25 per doz.. good, erect habit, brilliant SINGIE BEGOMA Finest Mixed., STUMPP& WALTER CO 30 & 32 Barclay Street. NEW YORK COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S "Y" BRAND Formosims-GIGANTEUIVlS-»i>"i««"i'" CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 warren street, new YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and an GARDEN SEEDS LEONARD SEEU^^^^ ONION SETS 226'230W^ GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Pricca mention the Bschange dCCDd and BIJLBd W.CBeckerf 101-103 PITTSBUROH, PA. (Nnrtli Side) SowEarly'"* Seeds stocks, Asters, Vinca, Verbena Cyclamen, Cineraria, Sweet Peas Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Peppers, etc Wriltjor 1914 Illustrated Calalo, BURNETT BROS. — SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers SI. NEW YORK lEET P[fl SEED Surplus of 3,000 lbs. Nora Unwin, Gladys Unwin, Frank Dalby, Pink Spencer, King Edward Spencer and some small lots of grandiflora. Special low prices on 100 lots. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Seed Ranch LOMPOC, CAL. Vick's High Grade Aster Seed James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 347 Flower Seeds For Florists ALL NEW CROP ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, greenhouse 10 seeds; S4.00 per 1000 seeds. ASTER ,, separate colors, 80c. per oz.; Mixed, CreSo, White and Pink, 75c. per oz. Pueen of the Market, separate colors, 80c. per .; mixed, 75c. per oz. BEGONIA Erfordla, 50c. per pkt ; A oz- Sl-50. Semper- iorens Rose, Jf oz. 50c. SemperBorens Ver- lon, Ji oz. $1.00. Gracilis Luminosa, 25c. per MIGNONETTE Defiance, 30c. SALVIA Splendens, SI. 25 per oz. Bonfire, S2.00 per ;. Zurich, S4.00 per oz. Silver Spot, ?1..50 VERBENAS Separate Colors, 50c. per oz. Hybrid Mixed, !c. per oz. Hybrid Mammoth Mixed, 80c. I.M.Thorburn&Co. "The most reliable Meedt" >3 Barclay St., (t 25) New York (Jlv.-crcdltwbcrecredltlsdue — MentioQExcbuii^^' 4SPARAGUS SEED ! True Plumosus Nanus Ready March — April. ORDER EARLY I. H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEW YORK stye credit wherecredlt Is due — Mention Exchange N, H. BARRETT ADRIAN, MICH. GROWER OF romato Seeds rom Choice, Selected Stocks exclusively lor the Wholesale Trade. Rpclnrneltv — Saw It In the Exchange iurpcc's Seeds PHILSDELPHIX ilue list of Wholesale Prices mailed nly to those who plant for profit TUBEROUJS BEGONIAS Single White 30.40 Single Scarlet 40 Single Crimson 40 Single Yellow 40 $2.50 2.50 2.50 Blue White... Spotted.. Crimson . 2.50 auoxiiNiAS Doz. 1( S0.60 $4. Single Pink $0.40 Single Mixed 35 Double. Separate col- ors, as above 60 Double Mixed 50 Giant-Flowering Violet, with Border. Red, with Border. , . Mixed 4.00 4.00 CVCAS STEMS (SagoPahn) 10 lbs $0.10 per lb. I ,„„,, ^„„„ ,, 25 lbs $0.09 per lb. j 1°° 1'"" $0.08 per lb. New Crop Flower Seeds ready. Write for our Wholesale List for Florists. JOHNSON SEED CO., 217 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. I read this advt. in the Escbange ^ ^eeb ®rabe i^eport ^ I NEW YORK I CHICAGO EUROPE. ETC., ETC. PHILADELPHIA , Jr., both of Cleveland, O, Flat Rates. Parcel Post. Express A matter of prime importance which is giving rise to considerabl-e diversity of opinion among the seedsmen just now is the question as to what rate of postage — the present flat rate of two ounces for one cent, or the parcel post zone rates, would be most beneficial to their business. Strenuous efforts are now making in Congress to include seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants under parcel post rates and regulations. There is much to be said on both sides of the question. The flat rate is simple and expeditious. Under the zoning system mailing out packages would be more complicated, and cheaper or dearer, depending on the exact weight and to what zone mailed. Then, again, will not the reduced ex- press rates now in effect (second class on all above) tend to divert larger packages from the parcel post, if seeds, etc., are included therein? ^'• The Florists' Exchange will ap- preciate concise letters of expression from seedsmen on this subject, giving their preference and the reason therefor. Shortage in LiliumFormosum Bulbs We understand that the entire crop this year will be two million bulbs, whereas the estimated sales are three million bulbs, and that on account of this shortage there will be a rise of from twenty-five to forty per cent. These bulbs are deliverable in New York next August. Freight Classification of Bulbs An effort is being made by several of our business men to have the rate on Lily bulbs, Spirasas, Lily of the Valley and other bulbous roots, reduced from first rate to third or fourth rate classifi- cation. A. N. Pierson of Cromwell. Conn., has had a hearing before the In- terstate Commerce Commission, and the assistance of the Merchants' Association of New York (which is ever active in fostering the commerce of that city) will be obtained. The contention of the deal- ers is that this class of merchandise is put up in heavy packing material, there- fore, easily handled, and that the classifi- cation is entirely too high. On these goods the rate, per hundred. New York to Chicago, is 75c. under first classifica- tion and 50c. under third classification — quite a material difference when it comes to heavy shipments. Ralph M. Ward of New York, who is also much interested in the matter, will be glad to bear from and receive the co- operation of other dealers. European Notes So far as western Europe is concerned, the sharp spell of Winter appears to have passed, at any rate for the present. But during the week now closing, the Dutch canals are still frozen over, and the traffic is consequently suspended, while reports from Germany still speak of cold weather. Although more than 20 deg. Fahr., was registered in England at the time that last week's notes were being mailed, there does not appear to have been any very serious damage done to the growing plants, while the vacant land has undoubtedly benefited ; but in France the frost has been much more severe, and Beet, iUangel and Carrot plants are re- ported to he seriously damaged. We shall know more definitely about this in a few days. In the meantime, the holders of really reliable stocks of these articles have raised their prices considerably. Onion bulbs are fetching today, seven times as much as they were worth on the corresponding day last year. It is no wonder that the trade in Onion seed is exceptionally brisk. .\s regards the Italian Onions, the unusually .severe frosts are stated to have done most seri- ous injury to the growing crop. European Seeds. New York Seed Trade The seed stores of this city manifest a daily increasing activity. The outlook for a season of large business is very promising. The call for catalogs has been larger than usual, which is a favor- able sign. Except that bush Lima, and bush wax varieties of Beans, and in the flower seed line, Sweet Peas, are in very short supply, very few shortages in other seeds appear to embarrass businss from the very beginning of the season. At Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., Gladioli are moving out freel.v. Mail orders are very large, and business in general good. Another carload of Tube- roses for export trade was received from the South on Monday. A well arranged display of spraying compounds and other insecticides, also of garden seeds, are noted in the store window this week. John J. Hunter, formerly of Kennedy & Hunter, has again entered the employ- ment of Burnett Bros.. 98 Chambers st. Travelers' orders at this store are com- ing in heavily. A shipment of Onion sets arrived this week at Weeber & Don's, 114 Chambers St.. also of Caladium esculentum. Tube- roses and Gladioli. General orders are being shipped as fast as possible, hut such is their volume that it keeps all the regular and temporary force very busy. There is an active demand for their ex- hibition brand of cold storage Valley. Pronounced by Experts a Dis- tinct and Improved Type NECROSE First Prize Doz. .13.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to en- sure early delivery. European Groupers can buy stock of Wm. Wells & Co., Merstham, Surrey, England. Write them for prices. THE BEST ANTIRRHINUM TO DATE Send your order to the originators, F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS. Givecredit where credit is due — MeptlonExcliange XXX SEEDS grown, single ASTERS. Finest giants grown CYCLAMEN'Gi'ganteum!'"'l 250 seeds $100; H pkt. 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE. Fii and double, mixed. 600 seeds Sl.OO; 1000 seeSs SI.50; M pkt. 60c. CHRISTMAS PEPPER Very fine. 20c. COLEUS. New Hybrids, Best New Giants. Fine colors, grand. Pkt. 20c. CANDYTUFT, New Giant. Fine. pkt. 20c. COBAEA Scandens. Blue. Pkt. 20c. JERUSALEM CHERRY, Melvini. New, conical! the finest red berry plant grown. 20c. LOBELIA, Blue Ball, New Dwarf. Dark blue. 6000 seeds. Sl.OO; J^ pkt. 50c. PETUNIA. New Star. Finest marked, 20c. PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumila. New Dwar Grand, finest colors. Fine for pots. Pkt. 20 PRIMULA Obconica, New Giants. 50c. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. Brilliant scarle compact. Large pkt. 20c. SNAPDRAGON, Giant White Separate or mixed. Pkt. 20c. THUNBERGIA, Mix. (Black-Eyed Susai TORENIA FOURNIERl, New Glani fine and showy. Pkt. 20c. VERBENA, New Giants. Finest grown. or separate colors in Purple, White, Pink or Yellow. CASH. Liberal Packei $ )HN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Ill help all aronnd if yon mention the Bichange Noiv ready for deli'bery ^ Buy direct and save money ^ All stock is guaranteed to be as represented BEGONIS Tuberous-Rooted, in separate colors. Single. $20.00 per 1000. MADEIRA VINE ROOTS Gladiolus AMERICA The finest stock in the market Mam- moth size selected, SIS.OO per 1000; first size, SiO.OO per 1000. Prices on Cannas in the leading varieties PcBony fl. Dahlias; Roses in any variety for quick or next Spring, 1914, dehvery, will be cheerfully given by F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay, N. Y will help all aronnd If you mention the Exchange Large, well, matured, American grown bulbs. ^00 ^000 America, pink $1.80 $16.50 Francis King, scarlet... 2.00 18.00 Augusta, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. The Florists' Exchange TUBEROSE BULBS I NEW CROP FULL SIZE SOUND BULBS Our Own Packing and Inspection for IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT 1000 10,000 MEDIUM SIZE $4.00 $32.50 FIRST SIZE 8.00 77.50 F. O. B. NEW YORKJ WE ARE GROWERS OF Gladiolus Bulbs OUR GLADIOLUS fields lucing first-class bulbs. W. lower purposes, and the limi ; managed for pro- above will AMERICA, first s CHICAGO WHITE, first size. CHICAGO WHITE, medium size S2.00 Sold at 6c. and 8c. in the Cnicago Market. MRS. FRANCIS KING, first size 18.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING, medium size. . . . 15.00 HYDE PARK, first size (very early bloomerl 75.00 " ' ■ jvelties, Chicago White and Park, are the best early kinds for florists. Hydel These you want tne top : these. Planting Stock t right prices.j _ Tuberous Rooted BEGONIAS Our stock of these bulbs was secured by our Mr. Vaughan. They are from seed of the finest large-flowering strains — not to be compared with ordinary Dutch-Belgian stocks. Doz. 100 1000 Single Sorts. White, Scarlet, YeHow, Pink. .$0.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single Sorts. Mixed 35 2.25 20.00 Double Sorts. White, Scarlet, Yellow, Pink. . .60 4.00 35.00 Double Sorts. Mixed 50 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIAS Crassifolia Grandiflora — Spotted and Tigered I Doz. 100 1000 Separate Colors $0.60 $3.50 $32.00 Choice Mixture 50 3.25 30.00 LILY BULBS -7 Gigs. Gigs. Inches No. in case 1000 . Inches No. in case 1000 . 7-9 300 $55.00 Album 8-9 170 $85.00 .8-9 250 70.00 I Album 9-11 100 125.00 Auratum, 9-11-inches, 100 in case, 85.00 fi®-1914 Book for Florists Ready. Write. CHICAGO YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK A j_ /-^ A Our own careful selection Aster Seed '™,:x"* For years we have made a specialty of Asters for cutting and Quality is our first consideration. If you want Better Asters, buy our carefully selected seed, grown in Oregon, their natural home. H oz. K oz. H oz. 1 oz. Improved Giant Crego. White, shell pink, rose pink and purple. $0.60 $1.10 S2.00 S4.00 Smith's Peerless (Late Branching). White and shell pink 60 1.10 2.00 4.00 Hercules. White only SO l.SO 3.00 6.00 Improved " Rochester." Pink 45 .80 1.50 3.00 Daybreak. DeUcate pink 30 .55 1.00 2.00 Purity. Snow white 30 .55 1.00 2.00 HohenzoUem. White, rosy lilac and azure blue 30 .55 1.00 2.00 Superb Late Branching. White, shell pink, deep rose, azure blue, purple and lavender 20 .30 .50 1.00 Please send cash with order. Herbcrt £ Flelshaucr, Aster Specialists Ask for descriptive circular. McMinnville, Oregon J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale Field nd Garden Seeds RARE OFFER OF HIGH GRADE GLADIOLI irmg c Per 1000 10.000 AMERICA. First size ,..■.•.. -ST.SO Id LIGHT MIXTURE. Per 1000 ■ $12.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING. First size. 10.00 10.000 RED MIXTURE. First size 10.00 The Ught and White and the Red Mixtures are made up of the Gold Medal and the World's Fair tions of the Groff Hybrids, and are strictly high-grade_stock._^Order_ear!y, as these very Jow* prices will tainly move the stock quickly. Address . A. HIGGINS, GLADIOUUS SPECIALIST. AVOCA, N. Y. Five per cent, off for all orders accompanied by cash. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; ako other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODKUfF S SONS.gZ Dey Street, NWYORK and Orange, Conn. Givecredltwiiei-ecredit is; due— Men tlnn Exchange Asters-Dahlias-Gladlious for any Florist. National Show Gardens GLADIOLI America. A 1 planting stock, % to %-m.. S2.00 per 1000. Bulblets of Taconic, large bright Silver Trophy Section, 2 qt., S2.50 per pk. Others. HOMER F. CHASE, R. 44, LAWRENCE, MASS. Will help all around If yon mention the Exchange PLANTS,BUIBS and SEEDS It is our business to have what vou want ITRY US AND SEE S.S.SKID£LSKY®CO. THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE Is the only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, Bay, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Car- nations, larg-e and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertlsemente In addition to the regular display advertisements, and with no extra cost, except to ua. Can you think of bettar advertlolns' a«rvlce than thlsT Ught, Pratt and EUloott Streets BALTIMORE, MD. A very comprehensive display of vege- table seed and Summer flowering bulbs at J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s, 53 Barclay St., emphasizes the trend of business at this time. Wm. J. Elliott, of Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., has been on jury duty for several days. In its Washington's Birth- day advertisement this week, this firm is offering flower seeds for early planting. A. T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., re- turned on Monday of this week from an extended business trip. Orders at the store are coming in very rapidly, but owing to many internal store improve- ments last Autumn, and a good system of handling seed orders, these are all sent out the same day on which they are re- ceived. W. E. Marshall, 166 W. 23d St., has just returned from a Pennsylvania busi- ness trip by the way of Baltimore. He reports that business is excellent. Forty- sis bags of fancy grass seed arrived on the S. S. "Potsdam" this week. This firm is offering seeds of the new English Tomato, Buck's Treseo. It is now reported that the price of Lilium formosum on 1914 Autumn deliv- eries will be 15 per cent, to 25 per cent. The' MacNiff Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey St., reports the outlook excellent for early business in shrubs, trees and plants. During the recent warm weather inquiries for Rose bushes and shrubs were frequent at the Vesey st. store. Peter Henderson & Co., 37 Cortlandt St., report that business for so early in the season is unprecedentedly large, that private gardeners' and florists' orders are extremely numerous and request for cata- logs very frequent. .Tohn Wilk, 155 W. 33d st, reports ex- cellent prospects for Spring business. Results from a recent trip showed a file full of orders. Many friends will learn with regret of the serious illness of Mrs. Wilk. Business with Chas. F. Meyer, 99 Warren St., has been more than satisfac- tory. Cold storage Lilies are said to have moved faster than usual. IMPORTS, ETC., Feb, a~D. S. Ber- mudian — Reitman, Pelser Co.. 3 cases palm leaves. S. S. Carmania— Maltus Ware, 1 ca Nassau— DeLln bags seed. Co., 11 pkgs. seed. Jan Van Cortissoz & Co., 357 Philadelphia— C. Stone P. C. Kuyper bury & Johnson, 34 bbls. roots. Feb. 3 S. S. Martha Washington— J. L. Hopkin & Co., 18 bbls. roots, etc.; Sohieffiefln t Co., 17 bags seed. Feb. 4, S. S. Mesaba- Bernara Judae & Co., 23 pkgs. seed, I. P. Roosa, 8 ba— --' ' " "-^ ton, 1 bag seed: 1 bag seed; C. E. Sheldon & Co., 1 bag seed. Feb. &, Kurfurst — H. F. Darrow, Hempstead bags seed; . etc. S. S. Megantic — O. G. Hempstead & - pkgs. ■ ---■•■ Philadelphia Seed Trade Every day seems to show betterment in all the seed stores here. Seeds for lawn and garden are in active demand, as well as poultry supplies, garden implements, spraying apparatuses and pruning tools. The Maule estate has been incorpor- ated by the executors with a full paid up capital stock of $150,000. The cor- poration consists of M. H. Maule, presi- dent; Chas. P. Maule, vice-president; Edward C. Dungan, treasurer and gen- eral manager, and H. E. Maule, secretary. The business is now conducted at 2100 Arch St., in the new eight-story Maule Building. W. F. Therkildson, formerly with the Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., is now with W. Atlee Burpee & Co., in charge of the advertising and catalog de- partment. J. Otto Thilow, of the Henry A. Dreer, Inc., is returning this week from a pleas- ure trip to Jamaica. The new store here is almost ready for occupancy, and with the exception of a few finishing touches is all hut completed. Mail order trade is very brisk. The Henry F. Michell Co. is mailing out its annual catalog of Cinnas, Dahlias and Gladioli. It is a very fine catalog, well filled with illustrations. Store and mail orders are on the increase here. Among the regular features the John- son Seed Co. is meeting a good demand for Begonias. At Walter P. Stokes', the mail orders have been one of the bright spots so far this season. The Florists' Exchange ONE WAY TO LOWER THE COST Of Lily Bulbs is to buy them delivered as near your home city as possible. In the long run you can save considerable in freight charges if you buy HORS£SHO£ BRAND GIGANTEUM delivered near home, besides creating local business. During the coming Fall we have arranged to deliver advance orders for Giganteum from the following cities: NEW YORK CHICAGO BOSTON PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURGH CINCINNATI ST. LOUIS ST. PAUL BUFFALO DENVER OMAHA GALVESTON GRAND RAPIDS NASHVILLE SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND VANCOUVER TORONTO In all the above cities there are suitable Cold Storage facilities for Lily Bulbs, and you may have deliveries from these centers any time of the year. So when you order your Fall Bulbs be sure and include your supply of Cold Storage Bulbs for 1915 de- liveries. We will attend to shipments for you. It is a great saving for you to buy this way. If you want more information on the subject please write us. Prices for Fall Delivery, 1914— Lilium Giganteum From the celebrated Horseshoe Brand Fields in Japan] CASE CONTENTS PER CASE 6x8 inches 7x8 inches 7x9 inches 9x10 inches 400 350 300 200 $16.00 18.00 18.00 22.00 $40.00 1 50.00 60.00 100.00 $190.00 225.00 275.00 450.00 $360.00 400.00 480.00 850.00 The above prices are duty paid, f. o. b. above cities, if ordered before luly 1st, 1914. Prices for deliveries on the Pacific Coast and in Canada are $5.00 per 1000 less on lots of 5 cases or more. Terms as usual. Quotations on larger quantities upon application. Hot how cheap. But how good Buy Horseshoe Brand Giganteum Lily Bulbs Because They Are Better Bulbs Catalog sent if requested RALPH M. WARD ®. CO. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street - - - - NEW YORK NOTE: For those who wish small lots of size 7/9 Giganteum, we will supply Baby Grand Cases, delivered at any of above cities,^ at $7.00 per case of 100 bulbs, when ordered in advance. 350 The Florists' Exchange '"Superb Quality" Flower Seeds For Florists 59."years of satisfactory servn ^SUPERB QUALITY" The Very Best in everything that we offer. Trade Ust No. 5. We have reserved one for you. Do not describes everything for the Florist. AGERATUM— Dwarf Blue. M oz. Mexican Blue, White, each M oz- . Little Gem, dwarf white, oz. 30c.. . Vi oz. Sweet, white, oz. 15c ... .M lb. ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon). Giant— Pink, Scarlet, each » oz. S0.15 CELOSIA- , rf M< Ostrich Feather, Mixed. Tali ^ < Ostrich Feather, Mixed. Dwarf . H < CENTAUREA— Gymnocarpa. ......Hi White, Yellow, each. Mixed, oz. 40c n "<■■ ■'" ASPARAGUS Sprengeri— 100 seeds for 2Uc.; 1000 for 90c. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus (Greenhouse the various Asters. . . , See Catalogue No. 2 for descriptioi ster. Lady Roosevelt. A splendic Trade, pkt 26c.,^H^?, 60c, ^_ ^^ Margaret, White, fine for cutting. ..}/ia CINERARIA Marltlma, Tr. pkt. lOc. o COLEUS, Finest Hybrids— DRACAENA Indlvisa. Trade pkt. lOc. 0 IPOMOEA Grandiflora (Moonflower). .0 Heavenly Blue o Setosa c LOBELIA— Erinus Speciosa, Deep Blue, trailing v Crystal" Palace ' Compacta, Creg Ro Rose King. ■"pit bedding. IIGNONETTE (Extr: Machet (Tn , Select)— Grandiflora, large flowering, < • He Enormous quilled flowers, fiiie for cutting. Trade pkt. 35c.. M oz. 40c. Violet King. Identical with the above, Y"?V° color which is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25c.. 1 oz. $1.25. cutting. Yi above. H Trade pkt. 35c.. H oz. 50c. Giant Comet. Mixed. M oz. 35c.. Daybreak. A fine pmk flower lor oz. 30c. . ., Purity. White flowers similar to oz. 30c. , , , Branching, Late— FIowms large, dm stiff stems, excellent for cutting. White. Flesh, Pink, each..>| oz. 15c Lavender J.| oz. 15< Camellia flowered, double mixed o BEGONIA SEED (All varieties)— Gracilis, Lumlnosa, Ruby, Prima "Xu, Very large, pure white c White Rocket ■ •. •< Little Prince, dwarf, large flowered. Double Giant and Fringed. Mixed 1000 seeds Giant Rufllcd trade pkt. Single, large flowered. Fringed. . trade pkt. Howard's Star. Splendens. Trade pkt. 25c, Clara Bedman trade pkt. Zurich. ... SMILAX STOCKS :pkt.'35c., M'oz. :pkt.50c..Moz. oz. 30c., M lb. Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks, Mixed H oz. Brompton - - ••,-% ,oz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks. Mixed. . Princess Alice, white M oz. Snowflake. for forcing A oz. Ten Weeks (separate colors) H oz. THUNBERGIA oz. TORENIA Fournieri .trade pkt. ISc, M oz. BaiUonl trade pkt. 2Sc, H oz. VERBENA (Mammoth^ Flowered) — 1". 40c'.'. oz! ! and Purple Shades. Scariet Mc White Mc Mixed Mc .30c., •SUPERB QUALITY' TKeStorrs& Harrison Co., The Mooie Seed Co. reports an exccl- Irnt business within the past week for poultry supplies, ot which they handle a complete assortment. lishmeut o£ tlii' cumpany, also the warL'- liouse property at the southwest corner nf South Clark and Sixteenth sts. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. S.M.ISBELL&CO. JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO Correapondcnce Solicited eutlon Exchange ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale urowere of Full List ol Flower and Garden Seeds will help *U around if yoo mention the Biehaage Substkution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^^^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon =OP. <^>> receipt of 40 cents in postage. rr;r. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. "»■''= ^*"^ ST. PAUL, MINN. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eichange FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES FOR FLORISTS All grown by English and German Specialists Begonia semperfiorens Vernon .... Tr. pkt. S0.30 Calceolaria, Covent Garden strain, '^^'^y^ choice ■ ; Ir. pkt. .00 Godetia, Crimson Glow M oz. .50 Mignonette Macliet, Orange Queen. . . . H oz. .60 Myosotis Alpestris stncta. Blue Gem . . M oz. .io Pansy. WILSON'S IMPERATOR, finest ^ ^^ PiSk Heddewi'gii'superblssimus. . . . , .H oz. .25 Plllox Drummondi nana comp., finest m":M ^^ Phlox Drummondi Perennial large-flowered, from exhibition varieties H oz. .^0 Primula Japonica. mixed >4 oz. .00 Salvia splendens Priecox. miniature, early ^^ Snapdragon, Semi-dwarf, pink and terra ' cotta shades, extra special }^ oz. .ai J.J.Wilson SeediCo., 79, Orange >t.,Newark. N. J. Win help all around if you mention the Exchange Lei us quote you our wholesale prices on FIRST CLASS Vege- table and flower seeds that produce results. WAllER P. STOKES the Eschanse wh Chicago Seed Trade Th« coldest spell of the Winter oc- curred in Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 7, having come in force from the North- west. It is scheduled to ride through to the Atlantic. The forecast states that the zero weather will continue for four days. The temperature on Sunday morn-' ing, Feb. 8, was two degrees below zero. At this date the business of the seeds- men has assumed such a state of activity that the weather conditions will not af- fect it - in the least, although it would be better for the trade, in a general way, if the severe weather had come earlier in the season. At Vanghan's Seed Store the shipping ot all Spring bulbs continues without abatement. The demand for cold storage \ alley and Lilium giganteum is on tne increase. A car load of Caladiums is due to arrive the coming week. The mail orders from the retail catalog are now coming in. A notable feature in these is that the individual orders are of a more substantial character and run into larger amounts more quickly than in former seasons. E. Goldenstein, who has charge of the bulb department of this house, says that the general complaint of Tulips not blooming we'll this season does not give them any trouble, as they have had no complaints so far from their customers. | At the store of A. Henderson & Co., the principal business on hand is the shipping of Spring bulbs. Cannas are in strong demand and a large amount of this stock will be handled this season. A. Miller and Guy Reyburn are on the road and are booking orders. Wintersou's retail catalog, which is called the Spring Garden Guide for 1914, is now being mailed. Hardy perennial plants are made one of the strong fea- tures, the cover showing a beautiful color illustration of King of Delphiniums. Pages from 2 to 12 inclusive are given to this class of plants for which this house is the western headquarters. All stock is of the "Make your Garden Glad" stand- ard of quality, which is in a class by itself. The make up of this book is a credit to John P. Degnan, the manager, for the very comprehensive selection of stock offered, containing as it does a complete line of all vegetable and flower seeds, Spring bulbs, flowering and orna- mental shrubs, decorative trees for tubs or lawn planting, Roses, shade and orna- mental trees, fertilizers, garden tools and sundries. Chas. Hollenbach states that the Onion set market is satisfactory, and that there are heavy movements from this market. Sales made months ago are now being shipped, keeping local dealers busy to prevent getting behind on orders. En- quiries for immediate delivery are still quite active. The prices are steady, with no advance in values. It now develops that the shrinkage that was supposed to have existed among many crops on ac- count of the mild weather of the two past months is only normal. The price of sets on this market is, for yellows, $2.25; whites, $2; reds, $1.70. The W. W. Barnard Co. and Sluis Seed Store of Chicago, were among the successful bidders to whom contracts for furnishing the Government free seeds have been awarded. The W. W. Bar- nard Co. were bidders on Beans and Peas, and the Sluis Seed Store on Radishes and flower seed. S. F. Leonard and J. C. Leonard have returned from the convention of the Na- tional Canners' Association at Baltimore, and report an interesting meeting, at which much business was transacted. They had a complete display of all their specialties for the canners and pickle trade. The canners in many cases ap- liear to be getting away from some of their old lines, and are looking for other varieties in seed from what has gener- ally been their standards. in connection with the construction of the new establishment of the Albert Dickinson Co., seedsmen, at West 35th St., and the drainage canal, there was filed for record on Feb. 3, a trust deed given bv the company to the Chicago Title and Trust Co. to secure a loan of $1,500,000, maturing in twenty years, and bearing five per cent, interest.- - It is secured bv the new West side estab- Cleveland Seed Trade Monday, Feb. 2, was bright and sunny. .Vll last week we enjoyed to the fullest the finest of Winter days, crisp and sunny. With the severe thunder storm of Friday night cold weather set in anew, and we are now in the grip of a cold wave with zero temperatures that extend over the entire northern States. Here and there about the State reports have come in of early plowing and a stray robin or two, but we can well believe tliar it takes more. than one robin to makp n Spring. Writing from Painesville, a large grower of Southport Globe Onion seed says that his last season's crop has all been, sold. In fact orders came in rather larger than expected, and he secured a very fair price, though lower than last .year and perhaps 50c. per pound below the average maintained for the past few years. As for the outlook for a setting of seed bulbs this year, he says that while the acreage in that section last sea- son was smaller than usual, the yield was large. In spite of this only a limited area will be set this year. Those not in the business to stay, drop out to a large extent. Some growers in this' locality have been using sub-irrigation quite satis- factorily. As yet, a real active interest in garden- ing has not been shown, and trade is therefore rather light in a retail way. Our seedsmen, however, note an awaken- ing and are busily preparing for the rush that will surely come later. An observation hive of real, live, buz- zing bees and a fine showing of honey in various containeis is attracting lots of attention to the show windows in Ken- del's Seed Store this week. W. Report of the Seed Harvest, 1913 By L. Dsehnfeldt, Odense, Denmark Rutabagas have only given a poor crop ; white Turnips only about 25 per cent, of a normal crop ; and yellow Tur- nips an average crop. Carrots promise well. Peas have given about an average, and of Dill, only a short average may be expected. Kale has yielded very fairly, but only small areas have been cultivated this year. Cauliflower crops look very satisfactory. Brussels Sprouts and red Cabbage have given a good crop. The late varieties of Cabbages have yielded well, but the early strains have, on the contrary, given a very small yield. Parsley (curled) will hardly give an average crop. Parsley (rooted) is very late, and the crop will be poor. Radishes , will probably give below the average, and the varieties for forcing only a very small ; crop. Beet yields well, but is some- ' what late. Of Salsify there were only I small areas laid out, and the crop has been far below expectation. Only small areas are planted with Celery, and the crop is, owing to the continual dryness, rather short. Spinach is also partly be- low expectation in Denmark, but the reaped seed is very fine. Regarding flower seeds, the open ground varieties are giving a good crop, especially Calendula, Chrysanthemum, Clarkia, Cynoglossum, , Larkspur, Esch- scholtzia, Godetia, Gypsophila, Candytuft, Lupinus, Poppies and Mignonette. A few varieties of Sweet Peas give a good return, but the main part of them yields below average. Aster looked very good during the Summer; however, the plants are late, and there can only be a small crop expected, especially of the dwarf varieties. Snapdragons and Mignonette will give an average crop. Pansies, mixed and in varieties, are very good harvested, only a few sorts having suffered in Win- ter. Helichrysum have suffered somewiiat owing to the rain, but the harvest will be an average. Heavy Rainfall in California Extremely heavy rainstorms in South- ern California at the close of January have also had their effect in the Lompoc Valley, where they have placed the rail- roads out of commission and made many thoroughfares impassible. We under- stand, however, that there has been little, if any. damage to crops at Floradale Rancli, the seedgrowing headquarters for W. Atlee Burpee & Co. in California. The Florists' Exchange 351 Dreer s Famous American Asters IprVLL of our American Asters have been grown under our personal supervision and we know K^l that the quality in every instance is unsurpassed. Our constantly increasing output of Aster Seed to the most critical growers in all parts of the country is evidence that they are all we claim for them. Dreer 's Superb Late Branching Asters This superb strain has long been one of our leading specialties, extraordinary care being given each season to the selection of the very finest specimens for stock seed, resulting in a strain that is acknowledged by the leading growers as unsurpassed. The plants form strong, branchmg bushes, 2 to 2J-^ feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-hke flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, average over 5 inches across. The form of the flowers, together with the length of the stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. They come into bloom from two to three weeks after the average type, usually being at their best during September, and fiUing in the gap between the general run of Asters and Chrysanthemums. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors. Trade pkt. Oz. Trade pkt. Oz. Azure-blue. A deep rich lavender, S0.25 $1.00 Deep Purple. A rich, royal shade.. J0.25 $1.00 Deep Crimson. Rich and glowmg. .25 1.00 „„^^ „. . . , , ,„ „, „ ,„ „_ , „„ Deep Rose. Distinct and fine. .... .25 1.00 «ose-pmk. A lovely shade 25 1.00 Pale Lavender. Exquisite greyish- Shell-pink. Soft and dainty 25 1.00 blue 25 1.00 Pure White. Perfect in its purity... .25 1.00 Finest Mixed. All the colors mixed, trade pkt., $0.25; oz., $0.75 The Celebrated Astermums This strain of Giant Comet Asters was first exhibited at the Florists' Convention m 1912, and their immense size and Chrysanthemum-like appearance created quite a sensation. The stock we offer was grown from seed procm-ed from the originator and has been, we believe, improved under our care, the colors, which were somewhat mixed, being carefully trued up. They closely resemble Crego's Giantj but come into bloom fully two weeks earUer. We offer three colors. Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. White. Pure snow white $0.50 $2.50 Lavender. Rich, deep lavender .... $0.50 $2.50 "Jf ^ ^upcrb Late Pink. Lively rose pink 50 2.50 Branchina A«t«r F"' '^, Branching Crego's Giant Comet Asters Magnificent fluffy flowers, averaging over 5 inches across, with long strong stems, the finest of this type. Comes into bloom in August, continuing well into September, and, unlike most of the Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship We offer tliree colorb Trade pkt Oz. "' 40 $2.00 40 2.00 40 2.00 Dreer's "Peerless Pink" Aster This grand Aster may be briefly described as a glorified late branching shell-pink or Mary Semple. It has the same strong, sturdy habit of growth; comes into bloom a httle earher, bears freely almost globular flowers rarely un- der 4 inches across and frequently over 5 inches. The color is rich shell-pink, similar in shade, but more decided than the late branching. The centre petals are prettily incurved,. while the wide outer petals reflex, making a most artistic and finely finished flower and stands cut longer than any other. SOcts. per trade pkt., $2.50 per oz. Crego'e Giant Afiter Miscellaneous Sorts Trade pkt. Oz. Dreer's Crimson Giant. A superb deep rich blood crimson, late flowering $0.30 $1.50 Dreer's Pink Beauty. The finest mid-season pink 50 3.00 Daybreak. Soft blush pink, mid-season 40 2.00 Uectric White. Very large flowers, with long needle-like petals, mid-season 30 1.50 Giant Branching Comet. Mi.xed colors 25 1.00 Lavender Gem. A very early pure lavender, Comet type 50 2.50 Mikado, Pink or Rochester. Very large, fluffy flowers, mid-season 30 1.50 Mikado White. Very large, fluffy flowers, mid-season 30 1.50 Purity. A very fine strain of this fine mid-season; pure white 40 2.00 Pink King. Soft shell pmk 50 3.00 Rose King. Brilliant rose 30 1.50 Violet King. Soft shade of violet 25 1.00; White Fleece. A magnificent extra early pure white of Comet form 40 2.00 Dreer's High-Grade Imported Asters In addition to the American grown sorts offered above, we import from the best European glowers the kinds that do best in our climate of which the following are the most important to the florist Queen of the Market Asters A first-class early-flowering Aster, coming into flower in July, or fully three weeks in ad- vance of the general run; of branching habit; flowers of good size and borne on long stems, making them exceedingly valuable for cutting; excellent for growing under glass. Trade pkt. Oz. r Trade pkt. Oz. Bright Rose $0.20 $0.75 Pink $0.20 $0.75 (.rimson 20 .75 Purple 20 .75 lavender 20 .75 | White 20 .75 Finest Mixed. All colors, trade pkt., $0.15; oz.. $0.60. Early Wonder Asters This is the earMest flowering Aster in cultivation, blooming in early July from seed sown in April, and can be had in bloom by the end of June if started in March. Flowers as large as Queen of the Market and borne on good, long, strong stems. A really valuable type where early flowers are wanted. We offer two colors, viz.: Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. Early Wonder White $0.40 $2.00 | Early Wonder Pink $0.40 $2.00 HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Give credit where credit Is dae — Mention Exchange 352 The Florists' Exchange The World's Best Cannas We try out all new introductions for at least two years before endorsing or rejecting same, and if they are not improvements over existing sorts, or decided novelties, we do not offer them to you. The foUowing varieties of recent introduction stand out prominently as the best of their respective types and colors and you will make no mistake in accepting our endorsement of the ten varieties here offered. SPECIAL. Note the reduction in price ol the three leaders— Hungaria, the ideal pink, Gustav Gumpper, yellow, and Mrs. Alfred F. Conard popular salmon-pink. Gustav Gumpper. Another season's trial strengthens us_ in again recommending this as the ideal rich yellow bedding Canna; the flowers of good size are held well above the fo- liage, the fiiie trusses always clean looking ; in habit of growth very uniform; color a rich golden-yellow, a shade that has been missing heretofore and which can be seen as far as the eye will carry. ZUs to 4 feet. 20c. each, S1.26 per doz., $7.00 per 100, S65.00 per 1000. Hungaria. The ideal pink bedding Canna; flowers large, in good sized trusses, produced early, freely and continuously, in color not unlike that of the Paul Neyron Rose. Compared to all other pink varieties, it possesses a softness and refine- ment not found in any other sort; 3 to 33^ feet. 20c. each, S1.50 per doz., 810.00 per 100, S90.00 per 1000. Louis Reverchon. This was one of the best dark-leaved red- flowering varieties in our trials during the past three years. A block of about 2000 plants attracted great attention. The flowers are very large, of a cochmeal-red color, very freely produced on vigorous plants with light bronze foliage. 4,^^ to 5 feet. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Meteor. There are two varieties of Cannas being sold under the name of Meteor, one a German introduction which can be bought very cheap. We offer the American variety and this is the Canna that you want, as it is the best red flowering Canna in commerce. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Mrs. Allrcd F. Conard. A most remarkable variety, with exquisite salmon-pink flowers of largest size in erect and abundantly furnished heads, so freely produced as to keep a superb showing of bloom for months above the rich green foliage. 4 feet. 20c. each, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Marcs. The best white bedder; in color, about the same as Mont Blanc Improved, but it produces three or four times as many flowers, and as the old flowers shed themselves, it always presents a clean and tidy appearance. Maros, in our fields, attracted great attention, the rows formmg great broad, clean bands of white. Its habit is perfect, fiUing every requirement of a tip-top bedder. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Rosea Gigantea. Extra large flowers, borne in such abun- dance that the mass of color on each plant is truly amazing; individual petals are 2}/2 inches across; a deep, rich rose, almost a coral-carmine. 10c. each, 7Sc. per doz., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Uhlberg. Entirely distinct and one of the freest-flowering varieties we have ever grown. The flowers expand very full and are of a soft rosy-carmine; the throat of the flower is of a creamy-yellow and the edges of the petals, which are slightly ^crimped, are also pale yellow- This variety at- tracted much attention at our trials. 3 feet. 35c. each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Undine. Unquestionably the best of its type, and we heartily recommend it either for massing or as single specimens in the border. Its growth is dwarf and graceful, with green foliage, and its flowers, which are produced very freely, are of a bright orange-scarlet broadly edged with golden yellow; a most satisfactory variety in every way. Zyi feet. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. William Bates. A splendid free-flowering pure yellow Canna that has attracted much attention. The size of its flowers, of its trusses, its habit of growth are all that can be desired; a variety that will become a great favorite, each, $2.50 per doz. $20.00 per 100. 5 feet. The varieties Meteor and Uhlberg will be supplied in growing plants, all others in dormant roots. 25 at hundred rates; 250 or more at thousand rates. We will supply 1 each ot the 10 varieties for $2.00. We will supply 6 each of the 10 varieties for $8.00. We also have an immense stock of the standard varieties of Cannas and we wfll be pleased to quote special prices on youi HENRY A. DREERy Inc., Philadelphia 714-716 Chestnut Street PA. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange CANNAS Save Money by Buying Our Guaranteed Fourteen years' experience growing Cannas, and we know how to supply just the right kind of stock, and we sell them at prices way below the other fellows. It don't require a patent good luck trade mark to bring you good luck if you buy our true-to-name stock. Fifty standard varieties at $1.00 to $2.00 per 100, and novelties at $2.00 to $5.00 per 100. EXPRESS PREPAID ON ALL CASH ORDERS. Write for lists and hold your orders until you get our prices, and then compare them with the other fellow's. L. H. READ Sl CO. Deer Park, Ala. CANNA BULBS PANSIES The Jennings Strain 100 1000 S2.25 Beaute Poitevine 2.75 25.00 BUckPrince 2.25 20.00 Crimson Bedder 2.75 25.00 Pres.Meyer... 2.26 20.00 Martha Washington 2.25 20.00 King Humbert 5.00 45.00 Musafolia 2.25 20.00 Souv. de Ant. Crozy 2.25 20.00 Horence Vaughan 2.75 .25.00 Wyoming 3.00 25.00 Buttercup 3.00 25.00 WestGrovc 2.25 20.00 Fancy.Mijed 1-75 15.00 Many other varieties*! Carefully packed; liberal extras for early orders. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist.l WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY J Seed grown from the very finest selected plant, all large flowering in great variety of fancy color, 100 by mail 60c.-, by express »3.60 per 1010 3000 for SXO.OO. Seeds of above strain, pkg. o( 5000 seeds $1.00; 1 oz. 35.00. Cash with order. Thomas J. Grey Co. Peter M. Miller Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 Seutii Marliet Street. • Boston, Mass. A Useful Guide for Shippers The Merchants' Association of New York is selling a compilation giving rates to 33,000 points from that city, arranged so as to determine at a glance whether the express service or parcel post is cheaper to any given point. The book, which sells for $3.50 ($2.75 to its mem- bers) will show both the insured and un- insured rates by parcel post, also gives the express rates on merchandise and food products of all classes. The prob- abilities are that the JMerchants' Associa- tions in other large cities will do likewise, as such a guide will undoubtedly assist shippers materially. Seeds, Bulbs, etc. under Parcel Post It has been stated by a contemporary that there is a steady increase in the force of the demand that seeds be re- moved from the fourth class of mail mat- ter and included in the parcel post. We do not understand this view to be entirely a correct one. Certain it is that those seedsmen who do a large mailing business do not share in this feeling. All retail catalogs for 1914 have been made up on the understanding that there would be no immediate change by the post ofBce department in its method of handling and charging for seeds, bulbs, etc. It would place the trade to a distinct disadvantage if these staples were included in parcel post at this time. For packages weighing eight ounces or under there would be no change ; the rate would still remain at two ounces for one cent. But the moment the eight ounce limit was exceeded, frac- C A N N AS plump, sound. 2, 3, 4-eyed Per 100 ria $1.20 Alph. Bouvier.... : Alsace ; Beaut« Poitevine. '. Brandywioe '. Buttercup, new. . . ; Burbank : Black Prbce I Black Beauty Coronet, yellow. 2.50 Prea. King Humbert. . Louise, pink MetalUca M. Washington. , Mad. Crozy Musafolia. new., Mrs. K. Gray. . , Pennsylvania Premier, gold ed, David Harum 2,25 Duke of Marlboro 2.00 Egandale. 2.00 Express, dwarf.., 2.50 Queen Charlotte. . Rich. Wallace. ... Robusta, red Sec. Chabanne.. . . Souv. d' A. Crozy. Wm. Saunders. . , West Virginia Wyoming , Allkindsmixed... _.„ >ther Cannas, Caladliun, l.OO Begonia, Dahlia, Gladioli. Gloxinias, Tube- SllfllROAD GREENKOUSfS, Grange, Baltimore, Hd. wm help all around If you mention the Exchange tions of ounces would disappear and 17 ounces would mean a charge for two pounds. To seed houses doing a nation wide business this would, we incline to believe, result in loss, for while there would be a saving on the nearby zones, the cost to those futther out would aver- age much in excess that which it now does. If, then, zoning would add expense (perhaps not on the whole for carriage but almost surely for extra clerical help) to the larger houses, how will it help those not so large? This is the point on which enlightenment is asked. Seedsmen as a rule use the express companies for their heavier consignments, and with the material express reductions now in effect, the more careful handling of their packages, free insurance up to $50, a receipt for their shipment, and the consignee having to pay the charges, it will take much consideration before they desert the express companies on these heavier weights in favor of parcel post, even though the service of the latter is extended to include seeds, bulbs, roots, scions, etc. Advocates of the parcel post must con- sider three vital factors : 1, the labor in- volved in ascertaining the zone rate ; 2, the impossibility of making a uniform quotation on bulk packages (some zones calling for 18c. on 31bs. of weight while another might call for 36c. on 31bs.) yet seeds ordered and paid for by mail must be sent by mail; 3, its injustice, which gives a decided advantage to the Central States against both the Atlantic and Pa- cific States, half of whose zone territory lies in territory where no seed will grow — the ocean. Seeds and Frost According to a note in an exchange, the majority of seeds of most kinds, if well ripened and kept dry, will endure almost any amount of frost and yet germinate quite well under favorable conditions. iS'or are the seeds of tender exotic plants less hardy than those of many native kinds. Melons are tender enough, yet well-matured seeds retain their vitality for a number of years. Parsnips are hardy, yet the seeds cannot be depended upon to germinate satisfactorily a sec- ond year. On the contrary, it is a well known fact that self-sown seeds of such tropical plants as Balsam, Mesembry- anthemums and Portulacas pass through the Winter uninjured. Captain Nares found at Polaris Bay, in the Arctic re- gions, a bag of Wheat that had been there four Winters and three Summers. Sir Joseph Hooker tested it and found that 62 per cent, germinated. Good Seeds An overseas authority has ventured the statement that most of the cheap lines of seed are sent to South Africa. We know for a fact that many of them find their way here. This is largely be- cause the buyer does not know sutiiciently the qualities of good seed, and procures it from any source that will sell at a cheap rate. Farmers are the principal sufferers, but amateur gardeners who buy cheap card packets also get taken in. We hope that the free sale of weedy and weak seeds will soon be largely a thing of the past. Regulations in regard to this matter are now being drafted, and it is hoped will come before the S. A. Assembly during the coming session. If (Continued on page S64) February 14, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 353 THERE IS NO INDIAN SIGN ON i^^^^^cM/, vhichc THE HIGHEST QUALITY THE LOWEST PRICE Order now, delivery may be made at any time. THE FIVE LEADING CANNAS RESPi^T^^'c^oLORs The Best Bronze Canna KING HUMBERT. In this grand Canna we have a combination of the highest type of flower with the finest bronze foliage. Its flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, will measure 6 inchef in diameter, and which are produced in heavy trusses of gigantic size, are of a brilliant orange scarlet, with bright red markings, while the foliage is broad and massive and of a rich, coppery bronze with brownish -green markings. A bold and eff"ective variety, making a gorgeous effect. 5 feet. 40 cts. per doz., J2.75 per 100. 125.00 per 1000. The Best Red Canna I fully 4 inches across, color is deep t The Best Pink Canna The Best Yellow Canna GUSTAV GUMPPER. The 6nest yeUo of good size, are held well above the foliage, the fine clean looking; in habit of growth veir uniform; coloi ' '; that has been missing heretofore a t^.^^Z'iS^'- 3Hto4f„t. ,1.00p„.c , $45.00 per 1000. yeJiow, a shad be seen as far a »8.00 per 100. J75.C The Best White Canna ilONT BLANC. 3H feet high. In color it is i white. 40 cts. per doz.. $2.76 per 100, $26.00 per BLACK PRINCE. Intense, I, $20.00 per lOpO. PREMIE per doz., $2.25 per 100, , Sduv. DE A. CROZY. 4 feet. Crim cts. per doz., $2.76 per 100. $26.00 per 1000. Yellow Shades FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 6 feet. Yellow, spotted cts. per-doz., $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. RICHARD WALLACE. In color it is a pleasing c Uy large flowers, which are carrie green foliage in upright, " ' J2.00 per 100, $17.50 i Pink Flowering Cannas L. PATRY the foliag per 1000. LOUISE. 4H 1 et. A grand variety, somewhat Berat, much taller, and very free flowering $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. MLLE. BERAT. 4H feet $1.75 per 100. 816.00 per 1000. VENUS. 3K feet. One of the softest and most dehcately varieties that has yet been introduced. The flowers fair size, of a soft, rosy pink, with creamy yellow, and has a bright gre $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas ■ Ithy, vigorous gro' b of dark bronze foli. mottled witi . . . a narrowly edged with bright gold. EGANDALE. Vermilion s '4 feet. " Currant red. 35 ( KING HUMBERT. For full description see above. 40 cts LEONARD VAUGHAN. 4H feet. Bright scarlet. $3.75 MUSAFOLIA. This is one of the finest foliaged Carinas, with of a dark green, bronze tinged < ' 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, ROBUSTA. Height 6 to 8 feet, with immense foliage. 35 cts. per doz. SHENANDOAH. A splendid, bronze-leaved variety; large, Red-Flowering, Green Foliage LOUISIANA- A strong, vigorous-growing variety, attaming a height of 7 feet, producmg a dense mass of glossy green fobage and vivid scarlet flowers, often measuring 7 inches across. 30 cts per doz $1 85 per 100 $16-00 per 1000. A. BOUVIER. 5 feet. Dark cnmson. 30 cts per doz., S1.75 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. BEAUTE POITEVINE. 3J^ feet. Dark crimson 40 cts. per doi., $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 rk, velvety maroon, mg and erect, ^ to 4 feet; fine dark red nems, and deep green leaves edged wrth purple. 35 cts. per doz., $2J26 per 100, $20.00 £er 1000 CHARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. 25 cts. per doz.. $1.85 per 100. $16. CRIMSON BEDDER. 3 feet. Intense scarlet cts per doz.. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 DUKE OF MARLBORO. VA feet. Dark 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000 J, D. Eisele. Brilliant vermilion scarlet. 5 feet 40 cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100, $26.00 per 1000 -^--^ EXPRESS. Color scarlet crimson; the clusters are large and compact; foliage green. Dwarf habits. 2 to 2>4 feet 40 cts per doz.. $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000- PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. Fine large flowers in heavy. trusses; rich, bright orange scarlet; very showy and band; 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000 PRES. McKINLEY. BriUiant crim: Dwarf habit, growing only 2H to 3 per lOO. $20.00 per 1000. , , , PRES. MEYER. A glorious Canna: color nch cherry oroducine a gorgeous effect; bronzy foliage 4 feet 3 doz , S2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. PILLAR OF FIRE. The giant of it ' 7 feet high; flowers bnght crimso erect spikes hke blazing torches; o invaluable for center of beds, etc. 35 cts. per doz , $2.25 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN. A grand crimson variety. SJi feet. 36 cts. per doi., $2.25 ner 100. $20.00 per 1000. White and Cream Shades ALSACE. 3>^ feet. Creamy white. 30 cts. per doz , $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Red, Gold-Edged. Spotted and Yellow Cannas DUKE OF YORK. Largest and most m gated Cannas. Bears great bunches of ii beauti' ' --■- -■ --^ ■'-- egold. 100. $40.00 per I GLADIATOR. The flowers per doz., $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. JEAN TISSOT. One of the brightest; color an intense, vermilion, with bright orange shadings. 6 feet. 35 cts. i $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 5H feet. Vermilion with gold border. per doz., $2.26 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. OUEEN CHARLOTTE. 3>i feet. A grand Canna with a ( each petal. ■ brilliant t Tcfe! Orange Shades growth of dark bronze foliage and a magnificent f^nnnO three petals are some- Jf .•*• /r 3randywine has foliage A.ing Black Beauty. 50 cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100, ffixmhert jy yellow 4H fe^t King of the Giants, for it ia one o ' ' of having a ' -_ _ orange-colored bl _ _ _. _ _ _ __ _ -._ , large, rounded petals. Heigbt 7 feet. 36 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 6 feet. Green foliage; deep orange scarlet. 30 eta. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. MRS. KATE GRAY. 6 feet. Green foliage; orange scarlet and yellow. 36 cts. per doi.. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas Green foliage; scarlet and yellow. 100. $16.00 per 1000. JIow; an Orchid-flowering type. 5 $1.85 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. . 4 feet high; above this the flower spikes shoot up 1 feet, each one bearing fine, big clusters of Orchid- Color is a glistening, golden orange, daintily Single blossoms are often 7 inche, doz-, $2-00 per lOO, $17.50 per 1000. Green foliage. Red bordered yellow. 30 cts. per doz.. $1.85 per 100. $16.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas DR. BUDINGEN. t. 35 cts, per doz-, 3. per doz.. $2.25 per : doz.. $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. 100, $35.00 per 1000. like leaves, 3 by 5 feet, being beautifully banded with bronze purple. !.26 per 100, $20.00 per lOOC GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. Rich, deep, spikes of good-sized flo' doz., $2.25 per 100. $20.C GENERAL MERKEL. I yellow. 4 feet. 35 cts. per dox., WILLIAM SAUNDERS. ' :hes across, of remarkable substance, and cts. per doz., $4.75 per 100, $45.00 anna business. Two can be " cleated " togethi brilliant scarlets, both the being of large size: bronze .75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Large flowers in heavy, dense spikes, ' ' - '^ - fery bright. 4 K feet. per 1000. per doz., $2.26 per 100, base and edge of flower marbled with golden 1000. ariety. The flowers areofa bright crimson iroduced in large truasca nearly one. One box of [ shipped i 1 with any house in J are packed 250 In . u,,,...^.™ .».=; .. .= ^^^v" for you to buy a boi of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for apecial prices on quantities. t. , .. , ^ .. ^ _... If any Cannas are not found here, it may be understood that they are superseded by the foregoing. If seleotion Is left to us we wUl substitute or send only the best for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY— WINTEBSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 342 West 14fh Street NEW YORK CITY 334 The Florists' Exchange Michell's BegoniaBulbs (TUBEROUS ROOTED) Choicest giant flowering type. Extra large bulbs. After making extensive trials of strains of tuberous rooted Begonias, we are convinced that ours cannot be surpassed. SINGLE Doz. 100 Orange .$0.40 $2.50 $22.00 Scarlet . .40 2.50 22.00 Pink . .40 2.50 22.00 White . .40 2.50 22.00 Yellow . .40 2.50 22.00 Mi&ed . .30 2.25 DOUBLE 20.00 Crimson a .65 4.00 35.00 Scarlet . .65 4.00 35.00 Fink.. . .65 4.00 35.00 White, . .65 4.00 35.00 Yellow . .65 4.00 35.00 Mixed... .50 3.75 33.00 New Frilled Begonia cu" Beautiful crested type producing very large, single flowers. The cut shown was reproduced from an actual bloom and conveys an idea of the flower's great beauty. PRICBS Doz. 100 lOOO I Doz. 100 1000 Orange $0.85 $6.00 $50.00 White $0.85 $6.00 $50.00 Scarlet 85 6.00 50.00 YeUow 85 6.00 50.00 Pink 85 6.00 50.00 | Mixed 80 5.00 40.00 GET MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Fertilizers, Insect Destroyers and Garden Tools. Call, phone or write. MICHELL'S liUsf. jsfSg & if yon mentloD the Exchange CANNAS 1 acknowledged fact, by the largest handlers of Cannas in the country, that c ' ' ' ' hers are judged. Pad 1 lots of 5000 and over. Ei J of a superior grade, : they are the standard by which othei 10 pert : filford phonse Bouvier. Crii Egandale. Bronze foliage, currant red flowers, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 e, rich golden yellow, dotte^ scarlet of medium size, excep- tionally free flowering, 4 ft ; Gladiator. Strong, vigorous grow- er, with fine green ioHage, large heads of flowers, color is yellow spotted with red, blooms early and late, always looks cheerful, 5 ft ... ; Hiawatha. Variegated foliage, large flowers with large crimpled petals, color delicate pink with border of clear cerise, 5 ft 3.00 25.00 J. D. Eisele. Brilliant vermilion scarlet, 3J^ ft 2.00 15.00 Jean Tissot. Intense, brilliant vermilion, with orange shading, 3M ft 2.00 15.00 Mont Blanc Improved. Almost several kmds from the s Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. Exqui- 100 1000 site salmon-pink flowers, of ly produced, rich green foliage. 4 ft SIO.OO Niagara. Rich deep crimson, with a wide, irregular border of deep golden yellow; dwarf grower 3.00 S20.00 Patria. Intense light crimson, good for massing, 4 ft 2.00 15-00 Pennsylvania. Rich bright ver- 15.00 milion scarlet, strong, robust growler, 6 ft 2.00 15.00 President Myers. Rich cherry 25.00 carmine, bronze foliage, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Queen Charlotte. Rich pome- granate red, bordered with oright golden yellow, 3M ft 3.00 20.00 Richard Wallace. Canary yel- low, large flower, 4J^ ft 2.00 15.00 25.00 Rubin. Bright scarlet flowers, dark foliage, 4 ft 3.00 25.00 Rosea gigantea. Rich rose-pink flowers of giant size 5.00 40.00 Souv. de Antoine Grozy. Beau- tiful red bordered yellow, 3M J Venus. The ( 20.0 pink, with mottled border of creamy yellow 3.00 20.00 Bright let flowers, combii finest type of brons the 3.00 25.00 Louisiana. „_, flowers, glossy green foliage 2.00 15.00 Mme. Berat. Pink flowers, green foliage, 4 ft Mme. Grozy. Populai a foot across and each on branch- ing stems, about 4 ft. Uncle Sam. Clear, deep orange flowe • hand: Mrs. Kate Gray. Flowers 6 rleTflower"' rith bright goldei color a splendid shade of ange scarlet, finely flaked reaked with golden-yellow yei- , R.VINCENT,Jr.&SONSCO. Growers of Plants for the Trade White Marsh P. 0., Md. ad this advt. lu the Excha eONTINUED part of the history of SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON from purified the blood of the parent plant and caused it to produce pure ter what else was done we practically conquered the plant and g-ave something- worth while — something- that makes snap growing easier profitable. That we shall have imitators we have no doubt, but you at seed grown in the ordinary way, and from common varieties, will I xT«i*.i — ^,in ^ — J ^>„^_„ ^^i; K^ Qf any value. We shall lach year as we need " of not be successful. Neither will seed from hold on to the original parent stock and produi We have had exceptional luck this season anc packets. All parts of the work stag-e of seed production '- ' pure stock can only be h, only. Don't be deceived. We now have ready The price is only $4.00 pei 3 pkts., $2.50; 7 pkts., $5.0u, oy man ror casn. SILVER PINIC makes a superb bedding plant. Sow now for Spring stock. Compare the accompanying picture with any that you have seen. Your judg- ment will quickly decide for you. BLOSSOMS, not foliage, increase your bank G. S. RAMSBURG, Will help all aronnd If yon mention the 1 Somersworth, N. MS^^g^^js Northern Grown Especially For Forcing Florists' faUure in forcing Gladiolus Bulbs was due to a large portion being imported or grown sections where seasons were long and Bulbs did not mature properly. May's Minnesota Gladiolus Bulbs are World Renowned and Famous for their robust habit, luxuriant ' growth and exquisite beauty; grown in a cold climate and short season, they force easily everywhere with greatest satisfaction. May's Minnesota Grown Bulbs Lead The World. FIRST SIZE SECOND SIZE AUGUSTA, PER 1000 $13.00 $12.00 AMERICA, " " 15.50 12.00 MRS. FRANCIS KINO, " 16.50 12.50 And many other leading and popular sorts. Prompt shipment. Saint Paul Minnesota L. L. MAY & CO. I read tbla tin. In the Eichanta {Continued fn !352) properly framed and carried into effect with vigor they are bound to assist the buyer, and will not be disliked by the careful seedsman — in fact, they will be welcomed. — South African Gardening. Medicinal Flowers, Fruits and Seeds The Bureau of Plant Industry, D. S. Department of Agriculture, has published a bulletin, No. 26, on "American Medici- nal Flowers, Fruits and Seeds." The names are given of such plants as are in greatest demand at present. The bulle- tin mentions the price they fetch and how best to gather and preserve them. Thir- teen of the wild plants of the U. S. A. are described and their medicinal uses mentioned. New Gladiolus Golden IGng This is a yellow seedling which was of; fered for sale for the first time in season I of 1913. It has been well distributed and tested. It resembles its parent. Golden 1 Queen, yet is much larger in flower and habit of growth. The color is a bright, glistening, golden yellow, with vivid 1 crimson blotch in throat. Good judges of flowers say that the red center makes it more beautiful than if it was all yel- low. Six to eight flowers are usually open on the spike at one time. Each spike from large bulbs produces from 21 to 23 of the large, round, broadly-ex- panded flowers, which are neither crowded nor too far apart to look well. The introducers are G. D. Black & Co., Independence, la., and Mr. Black writes us to the effect that Golden King was given an award of merit by the National Gladiolus Society of England at its show July 29 last. British Columbia Seeds in Ireland The forestry branch of the Land De- partment of British Columbia is in re- ceipt of an. inquiry from the Land and Forest Department of Ireland as to the possibility of purchasing for forestation purposes a large quantity of seeds of Spruce and Fir as grown in this Prov- ince. It is thought that the land and climate of Ireland are sufliciently like that of British Columbia to permit these trees to be successfully grown there. School Garden Work The Children's Flower Mission, Cleve- land, Ohio, which is managed by our old friend, R. L. Templln, has gotten out quite an exhaustive booklet, entitled, "School Gardens," which gives much re- quired information in regard to laying out children's school gardens as well as children's home gardens. Florists throughout the country can do no better service to mankind than to offer their services for an hour or so each week to the school garden of the public school in their neighborhood, and if there is no school garden attached, then it should be their objective to endeavor to start one, in which effort they are bound to meet with assistance the moment they make their desires known. The book- let we have above alluded to tells of much of the work which has been fostered in Cleveland under the co-operation be- tween the Cleveland Plain Dealer and various officials and land owners of that city. Mr. Templin, we feel satisfied, will be very pleased to send copies of his lit- erature to any florist on application. iFebruary 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 355 The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all Kinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS New Orleans, La. Brisk Markets New Orleans florists are doing such good business this season that they have hardly time to thinli of competition. Everyone has about all he can handle. Busy delivery boys, palm laden wagons, and hustling store clerks are the outward signs of one of the most prosperous sea- sons on record. The best part of the rush, they will smilingly tell you. is that the demand for home grown blooms, such as orchids. Sweet Peas, Narcissi, Violets and others, is equal to, if not greater than, that for Northern stock, on which the florists do not make as great a profit as on their own flowers. The cause of the great demand at pres- ent for flowers lies in the fact that the social season is in full swing, and the French Opera is enjoying unusual popu- larity this year. Carnival balls continue to create the greatest interest, while pri- vate receptions are so numerous that all the florists are being kept busy supplying The week opened with the ball of the Olympians. The decorations and the corsages worn by the ladies were the work of The Orchid store. The queen, Miss Mary Jane Harrison, carried a beautiful shower creation of orchids. Valley, and white Roses. Her six maids of honor were seated on thrones each of a difEerent color and the corsage of each matched in color the throne. They were made prin- cipally of orchids, one being yellow, one red, one sapphire, one topaz and one amethyst. The varied collection of or- chids and other rare flowers in the nur- sery of The Orchid store was taxed to its capacity to furnish the many colored blooms. The funeral of J. Watt Duffy, former president of the school board, on Wed- nesday, kept many of the florists busy. The casket cover — the tribute of the children of three schools — was the work of The Orchid store and consisted of a background of lavender and white Sweet Peas, with decorations of Callas, orchids and Roses. The whole was artistically draped in white baby ribbon. An artistic arrangement of pink Azal- eas attracted much attention this week to the window of M. Cook's Son, who suc- ceeded his father in the management of one of the oldest floral concerns here. A window decoration of nothing but speci- men ferns was a special feature one day this week at U. J. Virgin's, while the display of Charles Eble, who contrives to keep in his window at all times all of the choicest blooms of the season, would make any artist envious. Carnival colors — yellow, purple and green— form the motif of The Orchid store's window decoration. The yellow orchids are blooms of Oncidium splendi- dum, of which 20,000 may be seen at the firm's nursery. _ An encouraging fact to the nurserymen here is that out of town wholesale ship- ments are growing fast, florists in the surrounding sections realizing that ac- climated stock is less risky than that brought from a section the soil and cU- mate of which is so different from theirs. U. J. Virgin reports having recently made large shipments of young palms, while H. Doescher says his out of town trade is extending as far as Florida and growing steadily. This enterprising young man, who operates a nursery on Gentilly Eidge, one of the most fertile Drake's Satisfactory Tomato Seed In which quality, superiority of our Strains, and very moderare prices are leading features A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU Chalk's Early Jewel. . Early Acme Matchless Dwarf Champion New Stone Livingston's Beauty.. Livingston's Favorite Livingston's Paragon Livingston's Globe. . . Livingston's Perfec- Bonnie Best Dwarf Stone... . Golden Queen.. Fordhook First.. Early Detroit... Trophy ALL BV MAIL POSTPAID. ONION SETS. White and yellow. Write for quotation on your requirements for March delivery. J. AUu. Ul\AKt, chbtS newTersey spots m the State, has just erected a small propagating house for experiment- ing with Crotons He has a large stock of Nephrolepis varieties, all his own rais- ing. The German Gardeners' Club met on Wednesday and decided to hold an out- ing in the near future at Audubon Park, the site of the Horticultural Hall. H, W. B. Nashville, Tenn. The week [has been marked by a de- cided change in the weather. We hope that the change came in time to save the fruit crop. There has been no zero weather, but it has approached it as near as any time this season. DafEodils were beginning to bloom in the most pro- tected places, but not in quantities enough to appear on tlie market Dutch bulb stock is in plenty now, especially Golden Spur Narcissus and Hyacinths. They are selling better since the cold set in. Carnations continue to be the main standbyes, though Roses are gradually increasing in number. Lilies are as plentiful as they ever have been this season. There has been little funeral work for the past ten days and this has caused the boxes tc fill up more than is desired. The seed trade is opening well, espe- cially in seed Potatoes and frost proof Cabbage plants. Each year the demand for the latter seems to increase. The Joy Floral Co. is extending its building in the front so as to give about double the amount of show window space. It will be a great improvement. At Mclntyre Bros. Hyacinths and Daffodils have largely taken the place of the Cyclamens and Primulas. We understand that Bobbink & At- kins' man, who has been doing consider- able planting ihere this Winter, has re- turned home. This firm has done a good business. The Hillerest School Farm report that their business thus far this year has been about double what it was for the same season last year. Geny Bros, have the largest supply of really good Lilies we have seen for some time. They say that there has been less funeral business the past ten days than for a long time. They have a good supply of bulb stock at present. M. W. B. SPECIAL PRICES TO CLOSE OUT FRENCH BULBS PAPERWHITE GRANDIFLORA. 13-up, $8.00 per 1000, in case lots of 1250. PAPERWHITE GRANDIFLORA. 14-up, $10.00 per 1000, in case lots of 1000. ROMANIHYACINTHS. 11-12, S2.00 per 100, tlS.OO per 1000. ROMANIHYACINTHS. 13-15. S3.50 per 100, S32.50 per 1000. SINGLElNARClSSUS GOLDEN SPUR (mother bulbs). »2.00 per 100. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS GRAND MONARQUE. $2.00 per 100. 2000 DOUBLE NARCISSUS in different varieties. $1.00 per 100. ALSO CHOICE HOLLAND & BELGIAN NURSERY STOCK Henk Dirken Floral and Nursery Company, Ino. P. O. Boi 902 HOUSTON, TEXAS. GOLDEN GATE DAHLIA WINS Hundreds of blooms of this Dahlia were sold for $1 per doz. at the Piping Eock Horse Show, Oct. 13, 1913, and it was pronounced the finest Dahlia ever seen ; the Piping Rock Club is composed of the richest and most aris- tocratic people in America. No Dahlia in commerce can compare with Golden Gate in growth or flower; it is a common thing to find five blooms on a single stem, each bloom, eight or more inches in diameter. After those were seen at the Show, it was impossible to supply visitors with blooms. Stock limited. Prices to the trade for field grown tubers, $1 each; $10 per doz. ; per mail or express as specified, smaller bulbs by mail, larger by ex- press. Write for wholesale list of other varieties. Disseminated by WILLIAM A. FINGER, Jr. Long Island Dahlia Gardens HICKSVILLE, L. I., N. T. Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pennsylveinia Godfrey Callas STRONG PLANTS 3H-inoh pots, $5.00 per 100 Patten ®. Company lWKSBURY, ■ [ help all aronnd If yon mem MASS. ■ Biehange i— SHAMROCK-i I Fine 2-iii., the real Irish green, $2.50 per I I 100; 2H-in.»4.00 per 100; 1-in, miniatures I I in pots. S2.50 per 100. I ■ Special rates on thousand lots ■ I Cash, please. I I M ^ FTTFR SuccouortoJ.F.RUPP, I I m. O. EIIEH, SmREMANSTimN, PA. | Fruits St Vegetables Under Glass WM. TURNER. Price $5.00 A. T. D© L,a Mare Rrlnting and RubUshlng Co., L,tcl. 2 to » Duuie StTMt, Now York 356 The Florists' Exchange m SUTTON^S ENGLISH SEEDS SEEDS OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. SEEDS OF THE FINEST VEGETABLES. GRASS SEEDS FOR GARDEN LAWNS. GRASS SEEDS FOR TENNIS GROUNDS. GRASS SEEDS FOR GOLF COURSES AND PUTTING GREENS. m SPECIAL NOTICE ff^e have appointed Messrs. Winter, Son (Si> Co., 64-66 Wall Street, New York our Special Agents for the United States of America, and they will be pleased to take charge of and give prompt attention to any orders placed with them. SUTTON & SONS, \"/TA''«TitU¥N\" READING, ENGLAND m-MmMMW^MMMMMMM-^^mm^^^^^M Seeds with a Lineage Florists and Gardeners should know that at Raynes Park, London, England, Messrs. James Carter & Co. have the finest and most complete testing and trial grounds in the world. Their equipment and the unique methods employed guarantee the quality of their seeds. For generations they have been cultivating, selecting and perfecting until Tested have reached the highest percentage of purity and ger- mination. In England, where the art of gardening is most highly developed. Carter's Seeds rank first. Ask any gardener with know Carter. 1 tremendous success both experience in Great Britain — he In America, Carter's Seeds have achieve^ on large estates and in smaller gardens. We import these seeds direct from Raynes Park and carry a com- plete stock at our Boston warehouses. We issue an American Catalogue, with all prices in American money. It includes selected varieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, with valuable directions for planting and cultivation. A copy of this Catalogue will be mailed you FREE. Write for il today. Carter's Tested Seeds^ Inc. 122 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Boston, Melss. Canadian Branch: Toronto, Ontario. KOOLBERGEN & SLIEDRECHT J. DE PUYSSELEYR BOSKOOP, HOLLAND LOOCHRISTY, GAND, BELGIUM Inform their customers of the arrival of HARRY VAN KOOLBERGEN, who will be in the States, as usual, from January 20th until May 1st. Special prices will be given on Spring Importations, for Hardy Nursery Stock, Palms, Araucarias, Bay Trees, etc. ON APPLICATION. MAIL ADDRESS DURING THIS PERIOD WILL BE HARRY VAN KOOLBERGEN, 14 Stone Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 500,000 Tuberous Begonias Single, double, frillea, fimbriata, etc., etc Separate colors. AT BARGAIN PRICES Get my quotations today, by writing to my representative EMILE VERCAUTEREN, '^'^'^'^^beI^Ium"^''^' Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Caaea of 1000, (16.00 LIL.IUM GIGANTEUMS 7/9-Inch, 300 per case, tlS.OO 8/10-Inch, 225 per case. $20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE @ CO., Inc. HORTICT.ILTURAL IMPORTBRS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK Write them yon read this i . In the Exchange De Graaff Bros. Ltd. LeMen, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application HOBBIES' SEEDLING ROSES 12 for Single ^ perpetual i other Seedling EFFECTIVE M., R. H. S. «2.50 PINK PEARL flowering salmon ~pink: R.H.S. Sl.OO each; 12 for SIO.OO; 100 for S60.00, In our Catalogue we describe Roses, raised by us, which we ar year for the first time, and all of which ments on existing kinds. Last year Gold Medals of the R. H. S. and N. I competition- Send for Catalogue. DEREHAM. ENGLAND Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange CUT DOWN YOUR FREIGHT Bill your DUTCH and Customs expenses BULBS through our BRANCH "HOUSE, 200 Walnut Place, Philadelphia, Pa. FIRST CLASS STUFF ONLY ORCHIDS SANDER. iiioTiIti, m 721, New York City Subscribers Please Note. — The Flo- rists' Exchange is a trade paper, and its advertisements quote wholesale prices. For that reason it should be treated with care. Copies should not be left lying where they will be seen by out- siders, nor should they on any account be used as i wrapping or packing ma- terial. Furthermore, the fact that a purchaser not in the trade may seek to obtain goods at trade prices by no means compels you to sell him at wholesale. February 1*, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 357 SOUTHERX STATES— Continued Knoxville, Tenn. Suggested State Organization The KnoxTille Florists' Society met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and several important subjects were discussed, especially about arranging a State organization to affiliate with the State Horticultural Society. The secre- tary was instructed to write all florists in the State asking them to co-operate. 0. P. W. Nims, with A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass., was a visitor to our club, and was unanimously elected to honorary membership. In the course of conversation, Mr. Nims disclosed that this was his 41st year on the road. The following traveling men also called on the trade : Mr. Snyder, representing Louisville Pottery Co., Louisville, Ky. ; George Maunz, representing Eeed & Kel- ler, New York ; and Harry Strauve, Jr., representing Ottolander & Hooftman, Nurserymen, Boskoop, Holland. li^arl P. Baum on his return from Nashville, Tenn., reported seeing some very fine stock, especially Cyclamens, Carnations and Roses. Notes A. H. Dailey reports business fair, with plenty of funeral work. He will cut the last of his 'Mums for St. Valen- tine's Day, and will have plenty of Vio- lets and Sweet Peas. Addison J. McNutt reports business quiet, with just enough funeral work to keep going, but no big rush. Howell Nursery Co. reports optimisti- cally in regard to the sale of ornamental shrubbery. Among the many orders booked is one to be shipped at once to British Columbia. Mrs. Rosa Hall Ryno reports business good. She has been kept busy with funeral work and furnished a good many flowers for receptions, etc. C. L. Baum reports retail business rather dull, but has been having enough wholesale trade to clean up all stock. Roses are still off crop, but Carnations seem to have taken on new life, and are coming finer than ever ; orchids are look- ing fine. A. J. McNuTT. Montgomery, Ala. The Market After two weeks of the most de- lightful weather, of such a nature as to forward all vegetation almost to a bloom- ing point, we had a heavy shower, fol- lowed by a frost that has cheeked the growth and allayed the fears of the flower lovers and truck farmers of impending disaster if vegetation was any further advanced. Spring bulbs are in bloom, also the early flowering shrubs so that over the counter sales are not so lively as hereto- fore. Roses show a falling off in supply, and none go to waste, while Carnations are overplentiful, and it is necessary to offer extra inducements to move them. However, with the wholesale trade now built up from contiguous territory, by timely notice of bargains they are eagerly sought. The recent long warm spell brought the crops in with a rush, but in ample time for a good Easter supply. Paterson had some flue funeral designs the past week, especially a casket cover of Violets in which 5000 were used. This, with forty additional pieces, helped busi- ness considerably. Violets and Sweet Peas are plentiful and command the regular prices. Carna- tions on special one day sales reach the 50c. per dozen notch, but bring $1.25 for good stock, although shipped in stock is offered at $1, but the latter is not at all satisfactory by reason of "sleeping sick- ness." The demand for outdoor Roses is good, and regular shipments are made, although at times it is difficult digging on account of local rains. In pot plants Dutch bulbs have the call. Primulas are slow sellers ; Azaleas and Cyclamens have not much call, and many inquiries are for window boxes and bedding plants. Many customers turn sadly away when they are informed it is too early. Notes Grover Watson has withdrawn from the Troy Floral Co. and is now with the Rosemont garden force, leaving A. H. Jaekman now sole owner. St. A'alentine's Day has improved so You Are Too Late for Easter But MEMORIAL DAY will demand lots of Flowering Plants You, no doubt, have Geraniums, Roses and other bedding plants coming along. So has nearly every other grower Why not make a ten strike with a batch of our new FRENCH HYDRANGEAS? Our stock is stored in coldframes and is in a perfectly dormant condition, and if started now can be brought into flower for Decoration Day very easily, with almost no forcing We particularly recommend the AVALANCHE. A splendid, large, white wi an easy variety to force. BOTANISTE PELTEREAU. Enormous BOUQUET ROSE. Large trusses of rosy ich pot I established reputation; flowers of a pretty i , turning to bright pink; flowering it i E. G. HILL. . ik variety for early forcing that we have yet tried. Trusses of immense size; color a most pleasing shade of pink which does not fade; growth vigorous, foliage of a pea-green c large and attractive. It is one of the easiest to force, coming i-'- ^ as early as Mme. Emile Mouillere. FRAICHEUR. Very large, regularly shaped flowers, white, delicately suffused with rose; very Tree flowering. GENERAL DE VIBRAYE. A favorite wherever seen; very large heads of bright rose-colored flowers; a splendid early forcing variety. LA LORRAINE. Very large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink ; MME. A. RIVERAIN. Superb bright rose color; very vigorous and floriferous. MME. E. MOUILLERE. Probably the most popular white variety on the market today; an early, easy variety to force. MME. MAURICE HAMAR. A delicate flesh-rose color. A vigorous grower, the individual flowers as well as the trusses being very large. One of the easiest to force early. MME. RAYMOND. Large trusses of perfectly round flowers of a trans - MLLE. AGNES BARILLET. A splendid white; flowers large e freely produced. MLLE. DE TREMAULT. As the result of our own trials, we vinced that this variety is the best very large-flovi duced. As free flowering i flower heads as large as the MLLE. RENEE GAILLARD. Very large panicles of milky white, irregu- larly dentated flowers. ful mauve rose, with cream-colored center; r heads are large and held erect; a fine acquisition. MOUSSELINE. ely dis MONS. G. RENAULT. Very large reflex; very free and easily forced. Ornement. Large, pretty mauve-pink fl( Radiant. At the International Sho' was the one variety whi flowers of a bright , very free flowering. York last Spring, Radiai : carmine, entirely distin ^ cted much I force, of a splendid, rich, live rose from all others. RONSARD. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiful rose ti SOUVENIR DE MME. E. CHAUTARD. One of the very best, o did, erect habit, very robust, medium-sized heads, of bright rose- fiowers; one of the very best of the Bouquet Rose type. SENATEUR HENRI DAVID. Another splendid rose-colored ■< with red reflections, flowers produced in immense large heads; Price of New French Hydrangeas . pots 5-ln. pots Doz. 100 Doz 100 Doz. Avalanche S2.50 S20.00 $4.00 Botanlste Peltcreau 2.50 20.00 4.00 Bouquet Rose $1.00 87.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 In. pots 7-in. 100 S^h $30.00 S0.60 . G. HUl IdeVibraye.' D.OO 4.00 5 8.00 2.50 20.00 La Lorraine 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 6.00 Mme. A. Riverain 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 Mme. E. MouiUere 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 Mme. Maurice Hamar. . . . 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 Mme. Raymond 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 MUe. Agnes Barillet. Mile, de Tremault. . . MUe. ReneeGalUard. Mons. G. Renault. . . Mont Rose Mousseline . pots 5-in. pots 6-in. pots 7-i Doz 100 Doz. 100 Doz. 100 En .Sl.OO $7.00 2.50 20.00 . 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 . 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 . 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 20.00 .00 30.00 30.00 .00 30.00 .00 30.00 20.00 4.50 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 THE PRICES^QUOTED ABOVE ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY HENRY A. DREER, inc. 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Give credit wbere e due — Mention Excha much the past two years that a lively trade is anticipated, and the windows present a gay appearance with novelties. Violets will undoubtedly have the call. The Morning View Floral Co. reports satisfactory increase in sales ; while the Norris Floral Co. is also busy. W. C. Cook. Dtjluth, Minn, — A. F. Thayer has been appointed auperintendent o£ the city's park, to succeed J. H. Fleming, who resigned some time ago to accept the postmastership of this city. Previ- ous to his appointment as superintendent of parks Mr. Thayer was chief of the fire fighting department at the Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber company's mills. Berlin, Wis. — J. Howard Smith, of Fountain Valley, has purchased the en- tire nursery and stock of Geo. Jorgenson & Son, known as the Lake View Nur- series, and will conduct it in connection with his well known nursety at Fountain Valley in the future. McHenkt, III.— J. F. Miller, the Rosedale florist, has let a contract for the erection of two new greenhouses that will greatly add to his capacity for pro- ducing more stock for the local trade. Jackson, Mich. — A greenhouse is be- ing built in the prison yard here under the direction of Warden Simpson, which will be used for growing early vegeta- ble plants for the farm, and Lettuce and other delicacies, such as Radishes and Lettuces for the prisoners during the Winter months. HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE A splendid, large white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3,000 fine plants in 2M-m. pots at $5.00 the 100; $45.00 the 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. TO THE TRADE HENRY MEnE, Quedliirinirg, Germany (Established in 1787) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, ELOWEB and EARN SEEDS Specialties: Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl-Rabi, Leeks, Lettuces, paions. Peas' Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias' Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias' ^^ HENRY "mETTE'S^TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, S6.00 per oz., SL75 per H oz., Sl.OO per J^ oz. Postage paid. Cash seeds on contract. t growth, finest stocks { ' largely The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. 358 The Florists' Exchange There is no denying the fact that the expert judges knew what they were doing when they awarded THE SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE THE SILVER CUP and THE BRONZE MEDAL to the PHILADELPHIA PINK CARNATION AT THE RECENT CARNATION SHOW IN CLEVELAND I xj |UT it is not on the strength of the laurels won that we call your attention to our truly meritorious variety. If you I P I are looking for the best clear pink Carnation that was ever introduced; if you want a Carnation that will yield ^^^g you quantities of perfect blooms throughout the season, do not hesitate for a moment to invest in the Philadel- IWMI phia Pink Carnation. It is an ideal variety in every respect — the most attractive color, perfect calyx, long, stiff stems; prohfic and continuous grower. But, much as we should like to convince you of the true merits of the Philadelphia Pink Carnation, we well realize that seeing is believing. We, therefore, advise every grower, large or small, to come to Detroit and see for himself 30,000 absolutely perfect plants in all stages of growth. Quite a number of the most prominent growers in the United States visited Detroit and, after seeing the Philadelphia Pink Carnation, expressed their unqualified opinion that it is the best commercial Carnation in sight today. On his way home from the Cleveland Show, a member of the largest cut flower establishment in the world saw the Philadelphia Pink Carnation and unhesitatingly placed an order for a large quantity. A Boston grower, well known throughout New England, who visited Mt. Clemens at the same time, declared that the Philadelphia Pink Carnation was the most ideal variety he had ever seen. In faraway England it is doing extremely well, and at a recent exhibition in London it was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, an honor won by few American varieties. And so, " lest you forget, we say it yet " — invest in the Philadelphia Pink Carnation if you are looking for both a fancy variety and a money-maker. Place your order now. All orders booked for late February delivery. Strong, healthy rooted cuttings. PRICES: $12.00 per hundred, $100.00 per thousand S. S. SKIDELSKY ®. CO Princess Dagmar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 A\A/ARDED At tne massacnusetts Horticultural Society BoBton, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, April, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest b Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carna- tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower . Market Show April, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best Carnations, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company 'H^"' |lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll| I MATCHLESS I = Winner of The Fred. Dorner Memorial = g Gold Medal at Cleveland. Jan. 28. 1914 = = Also winner at the S. A. F. International Flower S = Show held in New York City, April, 1913, of the = = American Carnation Society's Gold Medal, awarded = = for the best vase of 100 blooms any variety. Also ^ = winner of the Gold Medal offered by the Perpetual ^ = Flower and Carnation Society of England for the best = = vase of 100 blooms of any undisseminated variety. ^ M Orders Booked Now for Early Delivery M = ALL STOCK SOLD TO FEBRUARY 1st = PRICE FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS : $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 1 you read this advt. in the Exchange = DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early for = = MATCHLESS, the NEW COMMERCIAL WHITE = = CARNATION. Superior in size, fragrance and = = keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and ^ S continuous bloomer. S = (ORIGINATORS) ^ I Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. | 1 QUEENS, NEW YORK 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^^ Write them you read this advt. in the EschaDge February 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 339 Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst THE NEW PINK SEEDLING CARNATION FOR 1915 SS^^^HIS Carnation has a splendid record to recommend it as a money maker; the ^^1^ commercial pink of the future. ^m^S Grown by C. Akehurst & Son, White Marsh P. O., Cowenton Station ^^^S Maryland, on the B. & O. Railroad. m^^^ A pedigreed seedhng dating back to 1905. It has as parents such money makers as Genevieve Lord, Flora Hill, Lawson, Enchantress. These varieties, crossed from time to time with unnamed seedlings, selected for their good qualities, have resulted in this grand Carnation. A strong, robust grower, easily propagated, no surplus growth, good-sized flowers, of a beautiful clear rose pink (no purple), averaging ^}i inches in diameter, petals broad and deeply fringed, stiff stems 2 feet long, carrying the flowers erect. Very fragrant and a non-burster, in fact never known to burst. A very free, continuous bloomer. Already a large number of orders have been booked, and not through trade paper advertising, as this is the first ad. to appear on this sterling Carnation. Price: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 Delivery: December, 1914, and January, 1915. For Delivery This Season We oiler ihe Following Rooted cuiilngs, Sioek Guaranteed Matchless.. 100 $12.00 6.00 6.00 •3.00 5.00 3 50 1000 $100.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 40.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 60.00 60.00 30.00 50.00 40.00 80.00 Yellow Stone. Dorner's White Enchantress White Perfection 100 ....$10.00 .... 3.00 . . . 3.00 1000 $80.00 Enchantress Supreme 25.00 25.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward Benora. Best variegated White Wonder Alma Ward 3.00 25.00 Salmon Beauty .... 6.00 3.00 50.00 25.00 Gorgeous Gloria. SheUpink Princess Dagmar. Deep crimson Champion. Dorner's new red . . , . Scarlet Wonder 12.00 12.00 . 12.00 12.00 7.00 6.00 . 3.50 . 6.00 . 5.00 10.00 Enchantress 3.00 . 3.00 25.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 Winsor 3.00 25.00 Pocahontas Beacon Comfort St. Nicholas Harlowarden Victory 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 50.00 Pink Delight Eureka The Herald . 25.00 25.00 25.00 Gloriosa Yellow Prince. Dorner's 25.00 25.00 (©)S. S. Pcnnock-Mcehan Co. >!J>< The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia Philadelphia 1 608-20 Ludlow St New York II 7 W. 28th St. Washington l2l6HSt.,N.W. Baltimore Franklin & StJPaul Sts. G-ive credit where credit Is due — -Mention Exchange New England States Massachusetts Notes Natick "Twenty-four years have come and gone since this record of visitors was commenced," remarked Alex Montgomery, handing me a register partially filled. Many illustrious names are recorded in it of those who favored the Waban Eose Conservatories with a visit during the "Some are no more with us, but the memory of them is very pleasant. We hope to greet many of the old friends and many new friends who certainly shall not regret the time they will spend with us." There is a house of Rose Mrs. Rus- sell. Whoever grows it in a temperature of 58 deg. to 60 deg. cannot but be suc- cessful, other conditions being equal. Chatterton Warburton, of Fall River, told the writer that he intends growing Mrs. Russell Rose in place of Am. Beauty. It does splendidly with him. Robert Montgomery is located within easy distance of Natick and has c thor- promising. The seed costs just $99 : " ■ quite an item, but if the crop produces a return in proportion to the 35,000 blooms of Bonnaffon that preceded it, there will kick coming snug establishment of Jas. Wheeler, who Carnations a specialty, but also good retail home trade. North Cambridge "I have been growing Lilies for a quarter of a century," remarked Jno. McKenzie, "and do not believe I know all the business yet. This year I have adopted a plan of potting a batch of 5000 in S^/^in. pots with a bottom mixture of rotted cow and sheep manure. You can see the start they have made ; each day's potting is shown by the growth." Cer- tainly the writer never saw a more even or a sturdier lot of giganteums. The credit for the bulbs cannot be given to any one house, as the whole batch is mixed up when this potting takes place. Business has been good, and will per- mit of rebuilding and adding some during the coming Summer. Waverly Frank Edgar has a house 200ft. x 43ft. planted with the new Winter flower- ing Spencer Sweet Peas which look very he no KICK coming. W. W. Edgar & Co. are preparing a choice stock for Easter, and will have a very inviting establishment for the crowd of visitors expected to attend the convention in August. W. M. Worcester, Mass. The local florists are in readiness foi St. Valentine's Day business. Flowers are plentiful, aud the prices have re- mained practically the same. Corsages and 'old-fasliioned bouquets and novelties are in the greatest demand. The H. F. A. Lange Floral Shop h.n5 received ni.Tny orders for decorations at the Bancroft 'Hotel. Mr. Lange displays his taste by decorating each Saturday evening at the new hotel, where gay festivities are carried on. He also deco- rates for club and society gatherings which take plaoe in this hotel. At a benefit concert last 'Sunday at the Wor- ■ tester Theater, given in honor of a news- boy who, through accident, had lost his leg, Mr. Lange furnished the flowers free of charge. Business at tbis store is very good and many orders are being booked for Saturday. Small bouquets are in great demand. Randall's Flower Shop displayed a very atti'active window during the first part of this week. It was composed of H.vacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, iMts of white Lilac, and double Crab Apple blos- soms. This made a typical Spring win- dow. Mr. Randall will have a Valentine window composed of baskets of Daffodils and Pussy Willows and old-fashioned bouquets. A large Kewpie doll will be placed in the center. Bouquets of Vio- lets and Daffodils and pink Sweet Peas, also Freesias, are very popular and in good dem.Tnd. .A large electrical sign with "Randall's Flowers'' displayed on it is an attractive addition to this shop. Mr. Randall is advertising extensively in the local papers. John Gibbons is now with this store. M. C. M. Westilield, Mass. Fire originating in the ofliee of one of •eenhouses of Nicholas, the florist, .. Jan. 26, shortly before the greenh in Dennis 360 The Florists' Exchange CARNATION CUHINGS '" .ie^verf " 100 COMMODORE S6 00 NORTHPORT ' 500 WHITE WONDER 3OO BEACON .;:::: 3:00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 100 1000 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.60 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. _ReclprocUr2z^aw It In the Exchange PEERLESS PINK The New Carnation That Stands First in the Hearts of Conservative Carnation Growers The Best Dark Pink Carn ry varieties, PEERLESS mo rt-ays bright and cheery. -Medium thm, wiry, holding the flowers gracefull -Strong, long, non-bursting. L. full flowers, nicely fringed, t good advantage. the best keepers £ 7 blooms per plant from 1 ir^z i targe quantities. THE HERALD— s=?rfct The earliest and best scarlet the year an nly variety to win fiii Rooted Cuttings, CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A.T.pyfer,Mgr. 30 E.Randolph St., Chicago, III. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOUZF BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, BROOKLYN, N $50.00 per 1000 February delivery Write them you rpad this advt. lo the Exchop CARNATION CUTTINGS ENCHANTRESS WHITE WONDER < WHITE ENCHANTRESS BEACON »3.00 SSSTP.?'"'.^- J ^'^" '° <^y pink claM. $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. MEKALD. Leader lo scarlet class. $6,00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Send for prlcea on 'MUM Cuttinta. All leading commercial varieties! JAMES D. COCKCROFT, Northport, L. I., N. Y. 500,000 CARNATIONS We are devoting our whole pi ■e grown cool and for cuttings o 'nTZ very best stock. the productioD of Rooted CamatioQ Cuttings. Our stock' plants ixperieoce proves that cuttings grown from this kind of stock are ^n from flowering plants. You can be sure that orders placed with ....$3.00 $25.00 .... 3.00 25.00 .... 3.00 26.00 I WiUte' Wonder .... 3.00 26.00 ' Rosette. Dark pint . discount when cash accompanies order. Orders 3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 SMITH & OAIVrVETT, ^ Reciprocity — Saw 1 Oeneva, N. Y. Rooicd Cuiilngs Keep your eye on Laura Weber Will be disseminated 1915. Also place your orders now for Mrs. Ward White Wonder White Perfection Beacon Enchantress Mrs. Mackay and othe- varieties. A-1 stock at right prices. GUTTMAN © RAYNOR, Inc. 102 W. 28th Street, New York We Specialize in Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Poinsettias Let us quote you on Rooted Carnation Cuttings, or two-inch Geranium plants Baur & Steinkamp Carnation Breeder* INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Strong and healthy Northport and Gloriosa. $30.00 per 1000. White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Victory. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. flORAL mil GARDENS (G. f. Neipp, Prop.) CHATHAM, N. J. 7 o'cloclj, catused a damage of $2000, par- tially covered by insurance. The fire Nvas under good headway when discov- ered. The buildiing was 105ft. by 22ft. and was guitted. All of fflie glass was broken and the flowers destroyed. This is the second fire in a greenhouse in two weeks, the Oakes greenhouses in Bush St. having been gutted by fire a short time ago. New Bedford, Mass. is called The Flower Shop. The interior lis finished in white, making a very neat and attractive store. He reports being over-nished with funeral work last week. ^'isiting Peter Murray's greenhouses one will find everything in the best of condition. He reports business as good. He has purchased a new 1914 model Overland car for pleasure purposes. E. G. Davis is closing his nortli end store. A store there does not seem to Fred Keyuolds, lately with Wm. Peirce, has now opened business, and ragingly. Robinson of Boston wns a here. F. R. Connecticut State Notes Bridgeport Owing to the temporary closing of some of the large factories here, business so far this Winter has not been qv.ite as brisk, although all the florists report a good holiday trade. Funeral work has held up pretty well, and the resumption of work in the factories, which is gradual, that the balance of the season be gi e Pf ood. The Park Gardens report good season- able trade, also that they are putting up a new Lord & Burnham greenlionse, 27-5ft. X 17ft. Wm. H. Hogan, store manager for J. Horan & Son, is confined to his liame with a bad attack of grippe. H. Hawkins has the decorations for the Kline wedding at the Hotel Stratfield. The ballroom will be elaborately decorated with Bay trees, Boxwood trees, palms and cut flowers in the development of a decorative scheme of green and white. From the main hall an aisle will be formed with Bay trees and white satin ribbons, which terminate at a canopy of Smilax, with white Roses and Carnations intermingled. The table decorations will be in pink and white. J. .M. J. Reck & Son are looking for a frost disperser on the windows. They say busi- ness has been good. Jas. Horan 4& Son have no kick, al- though transient trade is not so good as usual at this time. Jos. E. Beach finds his establishment rapidly increasing in value owing to its location, and advance in real estate. It will not be long ere a move farther out will be in order. Wheeler & Co., the leading seedsmen of this city, annually grow many Asters and have been troubled with the beetle. The past Summer they tried a remedy which proved highly satisfactory ; the quality of the flowers and foliage were also im- proved. Anyone interested can obtain the information from them. They are pleased with a full delivery of seeds of high germinating quality. Wm. Willis has succeeded to the seed business carried on for several years by Levi W. Currier. Norwich Otto Ernst says he never recalls a similar experience to the late here exceptio ally New Britain. — Business iu this city is all that can be expected, all things considered. A. C. Strom, C. Lorenzen and A. Voltz, each report a successful (holiday trade. New London. — ^The new flower shop of S. Renter & Son has a very attractive iwindow of small blooming pllants in deooi-ated baskets, with a background of green plush and palms. J. D. Rough, .formerly of Galvin's, Boston, is the manager. WnxiMANTic. — W. A. Dawson is con- gratulating himself on having installed a new heating system last Fall, which worked perfectly during the recent zero weather ; not a plant or blossom touched, which is quite remarkable considering the very low temperature recorded here during the cold spell. Watekbukt. — As far as appearances count in the florist's trade, this city has not suffered as much from dull times as many of her sister New England cities. All the florists' shops seem to be quite busy, especially in the funeral line. Saxe and Flots are exceedingly well pleased with business in the new store, and while their running expenses have greatly increased since moving to much larger quarters, still their business has increased a great deal more in propor- The store of Alex. Dallas & Son re- sembled a large bee-hive at the time of your correspondent's visit. Leai-y the Florist, who recently opened an up-to-date flower ^op here, is well satisfied with business so far. B. Hanson, who has conducted green- houses on Hamilton ave. opposite the February 14, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 361 BeUp-To-Date BROTHER! If you are growing the newest and best in Roses, Carnations OR Chrysanthemums your plants, as well as the flowers, are always worth money MY NOVELTIES in the above mentioned specialties will put you years ahead of your competitors Send Jot out ItlustToted List CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Chrysanthemums NOVELTIES FOR 1914 OCONTO— White, as big as Eaton, ma- turing Oct. 15th. $4.00 per 10 ; $35.00 per 100. GARNET GEM— The best early crimson; Oct. 20th. $4.00 per 10; $35.00 per 100. SMITH'S IDEAL— Incurved white, will give 90 per cent, or over of perfect blooms; Nov. 1st and later. $4.00Jper 10; $35.00 per 100. ODESSA — Incurved yellow, much supe- rior to Golden Chadwick; Nov. 15th. $4.00 per 10; $35.00 per 100. 5 at ten rate; 25 at hundred rate. Also complete list of standard varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co. Eschange ADRIAN Reciprocity — Sa ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Ready March I to July 1, Selected Stock. ReasonabIe_ prices. Varieties and prices will be advertised in March. I have 50,000 stock plants growing for cuttings. Arthur Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings P1N[ GROVE flORAl CORP.. ",.?S^^ NOWISTHETIME;een foreman for a number of years for Mrs. Butcher, and will continue the business. Edgar I. Nock, of Wheeler ave., has finished the first of four specially con- structed orchid houses. This house, when filled with orchids, will relieve the crowded condition of his other houses. Mr. Nock has sold his automobile busi- ness and intends to devote his whole time to the growing of orchids. At the present writing he has a crop giving a PINK SUPREME The Carnation for Money Production Early, free, persistent, non-bursting; makes ideal plants in field, lifts easily. Color: light-shell pink, does not fade in hot weather. Tested thoroughly by five competent growers and easily outblooms all others of its color. Awarded Report of Merit at Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston 1913. First prize at show of Boston Co-operative Flower Market, April 1913. In heavy demand at every high class store in Boston. Rooted Cuttings now ready, $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. H. LEACH, North Easton, Mass., or Boston, Mass. due — ^^eDtloD Exchange CARNATIONS F.NRWRfiStlSSCt. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA cut of 1800 Cattleyas and was shippm;; last week to Boston and New York. J. F. Wood is displaying Cyclamens and Azaleas. James Burke, manager of the War- wick greenhouses, has a house of Schizan- thus and iCinerarias that are fine. One- half of tlie Rose house was frozen in the cold snap of last month. The wife of Ernest Carl died on Feb. 4, after. a long illness. George Fenner of Cranston is bring- ing in some excellent Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. W. A. B. CARINATION SPECIALISTS Registered Carnations Our own productions only PORTOLA. A satiny La France shade of pink DEBUTANTE. A brilliant rose pink. CALIFORNIA GIANT. The white novelty, 6 inches in diameter. All In I Rooted Cuttings: RICHARD DKNER & CO., Mountain View, Cal. WHITE WONDER CUTTINGS Now and later delivery. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Publications Received Journal of the New Vorfe Botanical earden, Dec 1913. No. 16S.— The Jour- nal contains a reprint of an article that appeared in the Kew Butletin on "The Imperial Botanic Garden of Peter the Great at St. Petersburg," together with news notes and an annual index. Woolly ApMs of tlie Apple, Bulletin 217 of the Tilaine Agricultural Bxperi- 'rodncing- Species of Fnsarium, Bulletin 219 of the Maine Agricultural Exp. Sta. Setae Good Fruits Recently Grown, Bulletin 364 of the New York Agri. Ex. Sta., Geneva, N. T. The Commercial Pattenlngf of Poultry, by Alfred R. Lee, Bulletin 21 of the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Cold, Vol. V. No. of Cold Storage of Apples and WHITE BROS., will help all around If Medina, N.Y. you mention the Esch;iiiB« CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 S2.50 S20.00 re^„"n°''^"'''::::. ;:::;;;:::::: i:?g 22.50 2.50 20.00 WUrfwonder 4.00 35.00 2.7.1; 95.00 OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, OUIDNICK, R. I. J. H. Gushing, Prop. P. O., Anthony, R. I. Will help all around it you mention the ExchaUBe SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented isos i.lT'pillsbury GALCSBURG, ILL. 362 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists' Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. •^ Y««r« >Vrite for our >Vholesale List lOOO Aores W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSOH NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergireen and Deoldaoaa TreM, Shrubs, Roses, Tinea, Bedding Plants Manetti Stocks for Grafting 'S?l'.^'.*rV ENGLISH OR FRENCH GRO^VN No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York Give credit where credit la due — Mention Exchange THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL FINB STOCK of RHODODENDRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDAS Price Lin FRAMINGHAM. MASS. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, tn Lyncb, Esq., Botanic Gardens, ridge. — Remarlcably fine Achillea; fin I have seen before. References or cash required from unkno lUustrated circular on del WIU help all i ■FOR PRICES Perry's Hardy Plant farms, ^""lio^iAtHJ""*- IS P.OUWERKERK 216 Jane street WEEHAWKEH HEIGHTS, N. J. Ju«t RecelTed From our HoUand Nurseries: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Ampelopsis Veitchii Per 100 18-inch, well rooted stock {2.60 10 to 18-inch, well rooted stock 2.00 California Privet Per 100 2 to 3 feet, extra fine $3.00 S to 4 feet, big bunches 6.00 JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Highfsfown, N. J. California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, Asparagus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, "rs".s:i:« Robbinsville, NJ. v.e 'CHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEiEN, Boskoop, Holland I V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. attractive to anyone who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. It you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergreens, send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlia and Hamburg grades. Azaleas, Palms. Bays, etc., from Belgiuin. , from Boskoop, HoUand. from Oudenbosch, Holland. Stocks from France. IKIcHUTCHISON & CO. ™^H{>'£lg«^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS CALIFORNIA PRIVET AND CUTTINGS 16 to 24 i 12 to 18 i .$18.00 . 15.00 . 10.00 ) 5 branches . 1 15 to 24 in., 2 to 5 branches 8.00 1 12 to 18 in., 2 to 4 branches 6.00 1 6 to 12 in.. 1 to 3 branches 4.00 CUTTINGS from strong wood. 65c. per 1000. HARRY B. EDWARDS, Little Silver, N.J. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange f ClU WR-T-/ttrWtl, ncsMezrr uaV^I yah vflRiETr BEVOTEDTft. ^^IN&^Q kBEftUTlFUL- FLOWER Qlt SOT^iJ"in jyjNTS SOLD CORR&j •j^t^e'n^IIJ jte^Kl Nictieisen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies. Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on appll- c/« MALTUS Si WARE, 14 Stone Street, New York Gty Rpclprocitr— Saw It in the Exchange Evergreens rOR ROCKERIES H. den Ouden ©Son Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue Hlirs Evergreens I BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY ^Complete assortment tn large and small aima Price List now ready le D. Hill Nursery Co., IdCdu^I^ill. and tf you mention the Exchange Oregon Rose Bushes HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Pots, Tubs and Outside Planting 35c.. SOc, 7Sc. HARDY PERENNIALS Mountain View Floral Co. '"Sl^'^- Will help all around if yon mention EBBINGESVANGROOS Fofimrfit THE HORTKULTUMU. 00. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Harily NaKaary Stoek, 9aeb as H. P. ROSC* ■ HODODCNDRONS.AZALEAS.CLEMATia DUXU9. CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEANfCa Etc. Aak tare««al»«. Fndts & Vegetables Under Glass WilUam Turner Price $5-00 The Florists' Exchange 363 ting of thi! group seen Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICANIASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. PiLKlNGTON Portlaad, Ore.; vice- ^r^idsnt, Henry B. Chase, Chase. Ala.; secretary. ■. N. , „.,^ . Thin. tion will be held in Oeveland, ( Hall, Roche at once by its appearance. plants are well established and lower and there is nothing one 1 suggest in the way of arrange- t to make. it better. The protec- the house affords must have the t of keeping the plants in the 1 condition they are in; then the loamy soil and the care taken they do not lack for water in mer, also tend to their benefit, ooking at the group from the tion we do, the plants of Hy- gea paniculata grandiflora seem of place, but very likely a view I another position would make [ appear quite suitable. -._„ When one con- S«JL J aiders how Rho- .dodendrons dodendrons are by nature in their wild condition, in be understood how to provide their wants in cultivation. In • native haunts they are usually the lower parts of mountains •e moisture in the soil is assured 1, and where often there are run- ; streams of water. The mountains full of trees from which the leaves Autumn, covering the soil kly above the roots, there to re- 1 undisturbed to decay and in way feed the plants. The roots therefore perpetually in loose t soil consisting of decayed and ying leaves and, perhaps, twigs, i by no means impossible to imi- nature and spread leaves thickly r the branches of the shrubs in umn. Burning of the leaves in ever done by good gardeners, for if they Rhododendron bed over which to scatter 1, they know their value and place them in heaps they may be turned over from time to time to assist leir decay. They are then useful for potting or other )0ses. Lacking this sort of food for the Rhododen- is, these pjants should receive a dressing of manure le then, do it in early Spring, then let it be of a thoroughly rotted nature. Some- a mixture of new top soil and well decayed manure pplied in Spring. If but a light application it is , but a heavy one is not, as it places the roots her from the surface, which the plants do not care With plenty of moisture the roots prefer to be the surface rather than far below it. nother reason for maintaining the surface open is the plants have small fine roots mainly, and these lot penetrate hard soil. This is sometimes shown 1 imported plants are set out in hard soil and then imstances call for their transplanting to other posi- >. It will then be found that the roots have not left soil of the ball planted with them. Abies Pinsapo is a European Fir, not so much seen in collections as many others, be- cause, coming from Spain, it is not suiE- tly hardy for general planting. The best specimens writer has seen are in Washington, D. C, and its lity. Along the Potomac, at Mt. Vernon, there was auty some years ago as there may be still, and in public grounds near the Agricultural buildings, hington, others could be seen. It is known to many he Spanish Fir. Ms Fir has its foliage arranged all around the flattened shape as so many others have, hat the shoot is almost round in appearance. The iches are very stiff, also the leaves, so that those with have to handle them with care. In this ect it differs from all others in cultivation. It has nical habit of growth, and when well suited makes a tree of imposing appearance, TOft. or more in height, deep green foliage. Jming from the mts. of Spain, it is capable of en- ng some cold, in fact zero does not hurt it in the Tier portions of the Middle States. Still, it is not a ies to endure the cold climate that concolor or dmanniana will, neither will it flourish in a smoky osphere. Set in a group of other large growing evergreens where one protects the other, is a good posi- tion for it. Our native White Pine, Pinus Strobus, has et^^K '""S been recognized as one of the most im- Strobus portant of our native species Whether for ornament or for its timber, it long held first place A handsome grouping of Rhododendrons .irnon^ oui tiees, not onh Pines, but deciduous trees .is well. In Europe it has received the same recognition. On its first introduction to England it was called Wey- mouth Pine, under which name it is still known there. As an ornamental tree its lovely silver colored foliage, soft to the touch, is its main attraction. Then there is the light colored bark and the circular arrangement of its limbs, diminishing in length toward the summit, giv- ing it a character apart from most other Pines. Its value as a timber tree is known the world over. In a wild state the White Pine is found from Canada to the Carolinas, and in a small degree south to Georgia. It is abundant in the mountains of the Carolinas, and up to recent years it was comparatively undisturbed there, the facilities for using its timber not being of the best. In ornamental planting, the White Pine has long been a favorite. Aside from its beauty, it transplants far easier than the usual rim of Pines, owing to its hav- ing more small roots than others. It does not resent pruning, and a cutting back of its young growth results in a specimen of the bushiest nature. It faces strong winds too, without injury to its foliage, the needles giv- ing to the wind instead of resisting it, and so saving it from injury. In bleak positions it presents a better appearance in Spring than do many others having rigid foliage. The branches will snap, however, when heavily laden with snow or ice and sleet storms will cause injury in this way. What is known as the White Pine of the Pacific States is Pinus monticola, which much resembles the Strobus, foliage and all, and this species extends even into Idaho and Montana. Young trees of it planted in Pennsyl- vania do not appear to be of as silvery foliage as the Strobus. _ , «.,,... As horticulturists well know, the Cedrus Atlantica ^^^^ ^edar is applied to many glauca coniferous trees : Junipers, Arbor- vitses, Retinisporas and Cypresses are examples of this, but authorities agree that it properly belongs to the genus Cedrus, to which belong the three species, At- lantica, Libani and Deodara. The one of our notes is known as the Mt. Atlas Cedar, the glauca representing a blue variety of it. It is of uncommon beauty, the steel blue foliage, as well as its habit of growth, calling for much praise. It forms a tall tree in a short time, its growth being rapid and of a pyramidal outline, which is made in a natural way without any help by pruning. In fact, pruning harms it, as a rule, causing a loss of natural outline which nothing can improve and when Insin.' its too from pruning or accident, it rarely makes anotlter; but becomes of a broad, spreading nature of ^''Al'rblue'folmged evergreens are thought to be hardier thfn the common green ones-in fact, variegated ones too *^are included— and because of this ' Cedrus Atlantica glauca is consid- ered the hardiest of all Cedrus, the common Atlantica coming next, then I iham, and last of all Deodara. We iu(d further trials of these sorts to I , ijositive, tor it is known now that 1 il) mi IS far hardier than supposed. Inasmuch as concerns New York State, reports often come of this tree flourishing there, as weU as in Pennsylvama When injury does occur it is often because of setting the tree in a much exposed position where its foUage got whipped off in severe winds, a position in which our native evergreens would suffer were they planted there. The Deodar, which has lovely foliage of a bluish dark green, and shoots of a somewhat pendulous nature, is unfortunately not as hardy as the others. Even at Philadelphia hard Winters cause it to lose foliage, but C. AUantica glauca withstands the coldest Win- ters In a general way Evergreen Magnolia grandiflora magnolias jg considered the only- evergreen one we have, and this is correct in a measure, but it is a fact that voung, vigorous plants of M. glauca will hold their foliage all \\ inter when heavy freezings do not destroy it. Seedlings, for instance. \ihen but a few years of age, retain thtir foliage the whole year through; 1 ut when the plants become older the fohage drops, unless it be from new shoots near the ground. The cold of Winter has something to do Hith this, as in the South the foliage is ahnost persistent even in large bushes. This gives that part of the coun- try two native evergreens, both Magnolias. This partly evergreen character is peculiar to some other shrubs. There is the now common Californian Privet, Ligustrum ovalifolium, as an example. At Philadelphia, young plants of it in situations sheltered from the high winds of Winter hold their leaves all through that season. Young hedges of Privet prove it. On the other hand, old bushes lose their leaves late in Autumn, unless prunings a year previous have given them a crop of young shoots. Another example with us is Euonymus Americanus. Young shoots near the ground, but not necessarily covered with forest Jeaves, retain their own foliage in good condition all Winter, but in older, exposed shoots, the leaves fall with the close of Autumn. There is a family of shrubs known as Gum Cistus or Rock Rose, which is bo- Cistus ' laurifolii tanically, Cistus, a family that seems much neglected by our nurserymen, in view of the well known hardiness of some of the species. They are mainly natives of Southwestern Europe, and can stand con- siderable cold. Cistus ladaniferus is popular in collec- tions in England, and stands considerable cold weather without suffering. Cistus laurifoUus has been proved hardy here, enduring zero weather without harm, and as there are other species coming from Southwestern Europe, as this does, it seems highly probable that some of the others would prove as hardy with us as it has. The flowers of Cistus laurifolius are produced in pro- fusion, they are creamy white, with a blotch of yeUow at the base of each petal. They resemble single Roses, and this may be why they are known to many as Rock Rose. The foliage is evergreen. Gum Cistus, another common name for it, comes from the gummy nature of the buds, such as many are familiar with associated with those of the Horse Chestnut. There would be no difficulty at all in importing these shrubs from Europe, and it would appear that in a commercial way there is reason to do it. There is no Cistus represented among our wild plants, but in the natural order Cistacea;, to which the Cistus belongs, we have the pretty little plant Helianthemum Canadense, having yellow flowers. It is but a plant of about a foot in height, of a half shrubby nature, and it goes under the common name of Sun Rose. This one, as well as the low growing sorts of Europe, are excel- lent plants for adorning rockeries. 364 The Florists' Exchange Landscape Gardening* By Robert B. Cridland, Landscape Architect Ornamental Planting of Trees and Shrubs ^^^jLTHOUGH the drives, walks and topography H Moiw '^° '""^'^'' toward the general effect of the HI^H^ home grounds, it is upon the embellishment P^^^^ of the whole, by the proper selection and arrangement of the ornamental plantings, that we depend for the picturesque beauty ' and' "grace of the lawn. Among all the arts of design, none is so varied in its application as that pertaining to landscape garden- ing. Every subject has surroundings which influence the treatment best suited to its needs. It may be. the configuration of the ground or the existence of" nature's gifts of woodland and water; it may be unattractive nearby scenes or beautiful distant views. Often lack- ing all, we must create scene^ within the limits of the boundary, sometimes with but little space to work with and again with great breadth of territory. The use of the word create is often criticized with regard to the works of man, particularly .when applied to landscape effects; many landscape gardeners hold- ing that anything pertaining to the creative in land- scape art is a slur on Nature and lacking in beauty. Surely no one may lay down such set rules as to what is natural or what is beautiful. Let us start out, there- fore, with an open mind, looking rather to the general fitness and beauty of the picture we would make than to a severe imitation of Nature. The house should always stand on the vantage point as regards the best view from the house and toward the house. If it is necessary to sacrifice one or the other, preference should be given to the view from the house. A first consideration, too, is a good background for the house, and, where one does not already exist, plan- tations of trees should be located that will give this effect as quickly as possible. In such plantings it is advisable to set more trees than will be needed eventu- ally. The principle is that trees planted close together encourage a greater top growth, and thus attain height more quickly than trees given ample space for develop- ment. In the latter instance much of the strength goes toward lateral growth. Trees for a Background The Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a rapid growing tree with all the needed qualities for a back- 'The first paper of this series appeared in the issue of Sept. 20, 1913, and dealt with Walks, Drives and En- trances; the second was published on Oct. 18, 1913, and dealt with Lawns, with a few notes on "Walks and ground planting. Under favorable conditions the Tulip will reach a height of one hundred or more feet. The foliage, rich and glossy, the attractively lobed leaves, the large. Tulip-like, green and yellow flowers and a straight, towering main stem are all attributes of this grand tree. If the Tulip is used, it should be set well hack from the houseline, as the branches spread to such an extent and rise to such a height that they will form a most pleasing canopy over any smaller and slower growing trees which may be planted between it and the residence. Other good trees for background planting are Red Oak (Quercus rubra), American Elm (Ulmus Ameri- cana) and Sugar Maple (Acer saccharinum). These trees are all so well known that a brief description will suffice. The Oak is indeed a majestic tree and well suited to any landscape subject. Downing sums up its chief characteristics in these few sentences: "There is a breadth about the lights and shadows reflected and embosomed in its foliage, a singular freedom and bold- ness in its outhne and a pleasing richness and intricacy in its huge ramifications of branch and limb that render it highly adaptable for landscape purposes." The Elm, while lacking something of the stateliness of the Tulip tree and the majesty of the Oak, outrivals them both in grace and elegance. The comparatively slender branches form into long, graceful curves until, in old trees, the light and airy foliage often sweeps the ground. The Elm should only be used when small groups are re- quired. These trees, as a rule, are so similar in form as to be monotonous when planted together in large numbers. The Maple is valued for the rapidity of its growth, although it, too, has fine form and foliage. The Autumn coloring of the Sugar Maple, a beautiful bright yellow and orange, is not equaled in any other tree. An Arboreal Framework In addition to a suitable background, it is essential that the residence be properly framed by the planta- tions at both ends. The size and character of this framework will depend largely on the architectural style and the dimensions of the house. For small houses, often one specimen tree placed at each end is quite sufficient. These lines from Milton will convey the pic- ture of such a frame much better than a lengthy para- graph: Hard by, a cottage chimney smokes From between two aged Oaks. Houses built on a larger scale may require groupings. It is not always necessary to plant the trees directly at the ends of the building. Usually a position forward of the front line gives a better effect. Where horizontal lines prevail in the general archi- tectural scheme some trees of a pyramidal type should be used. The Maidenhair tree. Ginkgo bUoba (syn. Salisburia adiantifoHa), European Larch (Larix Euro- pa;a) and Lombardy Poplar (Populus fastigiata) are plan show The rked No. 1 are placed for the pi background, while those designated No. iged for the framing of the residence. The bi 'lown in an irregular fashion, is more 1 gives a greater variety to the scene th Lth a straight border. Deciduous and evf een trees are shown at the broad portions of the 13 give the necessary height and a more pleasing slf ing a isible In addlt at both end.s. point forward of the front effective at all times of the e^'gYvl's I better effect lal that the residence be properly framed by plantations ees directly at the ends of the building. Usually a The base plantings of broad leaved evergreens are good examples of such trees. The Ginkgo occasionaJ assumes a broad spreading top, but this type is so i frequently met with that it may be for all purpos classed and used as a pyramidal tree. For plantii near the house it is in a class alone and apart. Brief these are its chief attributes — rapid growth; neat tape ing head, unusual grayish bark; immunity from insect beautiful leaves, resembling greatly in form the leav of the Maidenhair fern, and long life. The form ai outline harmonize exceedingly well with buildinj The European Larch is a cone-bearing tree and belon to the Fine family. It is not an evergreen, however, it sheds its leaves in the Fall as do the deciduous trei Perhaps its greatest charm is the picturesque appearan of even young trees. It has such an expression of bol ness and freedom that, planted near the house, tl effect must be relieved somewhat by grouping it wi smaller harmonious trees, such as the White and Pii Dogwood. The Lombardy Poplar should be introduo only on large estates and to frame great houses. Wb planted near moderately sized dwellings the great heigl often attained very quickly, is overwhelming. When perpendicular lines predominate in the buildip the tree planted close to it should be of a spreadii character unless for some particular reason the pe pendicular lines are to be accentuated. We have great variety of such trees to choose from. If tl house is large, the Red Oak, White Oak, Elm, Cedrel Sugar Maple and Ash are equally good. The Cedre is a Chinese tree resembling the Ailanthus, but witho' its objectionable features. It is rapid growing ai generally desirable. Near medium or small houses tl Scarlet "Maple, Sweet Gum, European Linden, Yello Wood and Oregon Maple, all have the needed characte istics. The Oregon Maple is uncommon and should 1 more frequently planted. It resembles the SycamOi Maple somewhat, but is a more robust grower. It hi a large, handsome, dark green leaf. (To be continued) We should also like to congratulate you upon oi very successful 25th anniversary number. — SpT Hn CoJrsEEVAToniEs, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. !ebruarv 11, 191*. The Florists' Exchange 365 ^Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY We can furnhh the following: ity acres of Pines, consisting of Austrian, Scotch and White Pine and Pinus Excelsa, i they are high perfect specimens. The photo shows principally White Pines, These having been transplanted several times. LARGE EVERGREENS MOST OF THEM SPECIMENS 500 Black Spruce, 6 to 9 ft. 2,000 Douglas Spruce, 6 to 10 ft. 2,500 Norway Spruce, 8 to 15 ft. 400 Colorado Blue Spruce, 4 to 10 ft. 25,000 Koster Spruce, 3 to 6 ft. 500 Koster Spruce, 6 to 1 5 ft. 500 Austrian Pine, 6 to 10 ft. 700 Bhotan Pine, 6 to 10 ft. 2,000 White Pine, 6 to 9 ft. 250 Hemlock, 10 to 12 ft. 1,000 American Arborvitae, 7 1 50 Retinispora Filifera, 7 to 8 ft. through. 300 Retinispora Pisifera, 8 to 15 ft. 700 Retinispora Plumosa Aurea, 6 to 12 ft. 200 Retinispora Squarrosa, 9 to 15 ft. 50 Ailanthus, 4 to 5 in. caliper. 40 American Lindens, 3 to 5 in. cahper. 30 Black Locust, 4 to 5 in. caliper. 100 Carolina Poplars, 4 to 6 in. caliper. 200 Catalpa Speciosa, 2 to 3 in. caliper. 30 Pin Oaks, 3 to 5 in. caliper. LARGE TREES 4000 Silver Maples, 2 to 4J-2 in. caliper. 3000 American and English Elms, 3 to sM in. caliper. 100 Catalpa Bignonioides and Kaempferi, 3 to 3 J/2 in. caliper. 1000 Red and White-flowering Horse-Chestnuts, 2}/^ to 3^^ in. caliper. 8 Weeping Silver Lindens, specimens, 4 to 4I/2 in. caliper. XX LARGE SHRUBS (TRANSPLANTED) Altheas Amelanchier Botryapium Aralia Spinosa Azalea Amoena Berberis Vulgaris Caragana Arborescens Cornus Florida Cornus Paniculata Cornus Stolonifera Deutzia Lemoinei Eleagnus Longipes Euonymus Rad. Var. Filbert, American Filbert, English Filbert, Purple Forsythia in variety Hydrangea Paniculata Hydrangea Pan. grandiflora Hypericum Densiflorum Ilex Crenata Lilacs Lonicera Morrowi Lonicera Tatarica Alba Privet, 7 to 8 and 8 to Privet Ibota and Regal Prunus Pissardi Purple Fringe Rhodotypus Kerrioides Rhus Glabra Spiraea Aurea Spiraea Opulifolia Spiraea Van Houttei Styrax Japonica FINE FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT Symphoricarpus Vulgaris Syringa Japonica, 8 to 9 ft. Viburnum Dentatum Viburnum Opulus Viburnum Molle Viburnum Plica turn Viburnum Tomentosum Weigela Candida Weigela Rosea Weigela Variegata Witch Hazel Ampelopsis Veitchii Clematis Paniculata VINES, XX STRONG Matrimony Vine Silk Vine Virginia Creeper Wistarias Euonymus Rad. Var. Honeysuckle in variety IF INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE STOCK, WRITE US FOR PRICES, STATING QUANTITIES WANTED We also have an immense stock of Herbaceous Plants and a full line of Evergreens, Trees and Shrubs in the usual sizes. We would be pleased to have you visit our nurseries, which are only fourteen miles from New York City ; nearly 700 acres under cultivation. 366 CANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, home grown, strong dormant tubers. $2.00 to $6.00 per 100. Otir Selection of Fine sorts, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. AaparatusSprengeri. 2 J^-mch pot«.»3.ro Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-mch pot.. . 8.00 AsDSragus Sprengeri. 4-in. pots.. 8.U0 1.00 $8.00 1.00 8.00 hrysanthemuma .Rooted Cuttings 60 fine commercial variet es. $2.00 & 3.C ^ $16.00 & Coleus, 26 sorts. Rooted Cuttings. . 1.C Cuphea. Rooted Cuttings. l.l Indivlsa. 5-inch pots 21 vy. 3H-inch pots. ........ I Double white. Rooted Cut- Forget-me-not ■ ■ Fuchsias. Double and single. Rooted Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- 2K-inch pots... Knotfd ^^ ^^^ ■W»ra,Root^ Cuttings.. 1.60 12.00 ,«. . „^lenden8 and Bedman. Rooted tuttings J'S? 'iS'S Stevia Compacta 1-25 lU.OO Tradescontla 1'26 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Uentjon Exchange Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings Salvia. H IRISH Shamrocks The true variety from imported seed. Fine plants, grown cool in 2-inch pots, ready for immediate shipment. Price, $4.00 per 100. Peter Henderson & Co. 35 and;37 Cortlandt St., New York Give credit where credit Isdue— Mentton Exchange CYCLAMjEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamens is second to none; (August Seedlings), transplanted from flats; blood red, bright red. pink, white, white with red center, $3.5r """ *"" "" "" '""" 100. $40.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Alp. Rlcard, John Doyle, Beauty Poitevine, Jean Viaud. Strong plants from 2H-inch pots, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. CANNAS Dormant tubers, 2-3 eyes. Chas. Hender- son Chicago, Duke of Marlboro, McKln- ley, Mme. Crozy, Queen Charlotte, Flor- ence Vaughan. $2.00 per 100; i,$17.60 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Reciprocity— Saw CYCLAMEN CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— Gol- den and White Chadwick, 4c. GERANIUMS. Mme. Salletol, Rooted Cuttmgsj $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS. ROOTED CUTTINGS 10 varieties. G Bedder, Verschafleltll, etc . AGERATOM Stella Gumey... SNAPDRAGON. Giant white. GERANIUMS. Poitevine, I RO^'fcmA&IuSil" SninK The Florists' Exchange Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2}4-in., bushy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 4-in., heavy, field grown, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Croweanum. 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. Heavy, 5-m., $4.50 per doz. Bouganvillea Sanderiana. Grand stock for growmg on, 2)^-m. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. u ^ o ,* u- u ENGLISH IVY. Strong, 4-in. pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, 2 to 2J^ ft., $10.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. Fine plants in 3 to 4^m. pots, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per BEGONIA Gracilis Luminosa. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Prima Donna. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Crimson Bedder, best bright red dwarf; Richard WaUace, best clear yellow, either, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; two and three eye CA>™As!' Souv. de A. Crozy, Pillar of Fire, Flamingo. $2.50 per 100; $20.00. per 1000. , ,. ., ,, ,, ,_' NEW PINK CANNA, Hungaria. A dazzhng pmk, of the shade ot Paul Neyron Rose; large heads, clean growth, and altogether a grand Canna. $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. CANNA King Humbert. $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., ""ST^ U/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Seasonable Reminders Stock For the Busy Retail Growers All those engaged in growing stock for a retail trade and depending on the bed- ding season are busy from now until hay time. There is not a minute to be lost ; every day counts just so much ; one can't put off doing a certain thing next week without later on noticing the effects ot it. You might say for an excuse that it does not matter whether a certain lot of seeds are sown now or in ten days, or cuttings are put into the sand, but that is not so. The great trouble with most men han- dling bedding stock is that they are not ready when the 20th of May is with us again. The stock, or at least a good part of it, is in small pots, and without a flower. More than ever before does the public demand a well grown plant ready for immediate effect. It is not so much a matter of price as to obtain the right quaUty of what they want. Why not make an extra effort this Spring in hav- ing a good portion of your stock extra heavy and if your customers are not quite ready to appreciate such stock, help them to get to that point. It will be a benefit to both you and them. Try to get things done on time ; let each new issue of The Floeists' Exchange be your guide as to what novelties are of- fered by the seedsmen and the plant growers : they are the men who have to look ahead a good long way, and are al- ways on time, or just a little ahead. Make use of that, and get in line and you will be more able to go to Boston next August. Pelargoiuums Growing tte Show Varieties While all of the bedding varieties of Geraniums really belong to, and should be included in, the genus Pelargonium, it is only the show Pelargoniums we know under this name, and by far too few florists think it worth their while to get acquainted with them, while it is a fact that the man who is busy every day may not find time to pay attention to many beautiful things, and has all he can do to attend to what is generally used in every place, yet there are certain plants which, when anywhere near well grown, are bound to prove most profitable ones to handle. The show Pelargoniums are neither ideal bedders nor house plants, but they are surely show plants while in flower, and if more of them were offered to the public, more could be sold. The large specimens are by this time in 5in., 6in. or Tin. pots, and have all the room they want to develop into perfect plants. Watch for greenfly, and water properly. If you have no stock it is still time to purchase 3%in. or 4in. plants, and get fairly good results from such for late flowering. These will not be large speci- mens by that time, but good enough to be sold at a moderate price. I am absolutely positive that if the retail grower would try to do his best to grow a good batch of fine Pelargoniums, plants with perfect foliage and loaded with flowers, he would have but little trouble in disposing of every one at a good price. Many thou- sands of them are sold in Europe, and they can be done just as successfully here. Primula obcoiuca The Most Valuable Primula for Florists You can have Primula obconica in flower from November on, but while plants with five or six flower stems are the exception up to Christmas, from now on to Easter plants so fuU of blossoms as to cover more space than the foliage, are the rule, and the retail grower above all others will appreciate a few hundred plants, expeciaily when design work is to be made, and Roses or Carnations are bringing a high price. For ordinary work, such as making up a pillow or wreath, these Primulas are as valuable as the best Rose or the finest Carnation grown, not to say that you want to use nothing else, but there are bound to be occasions when the ground work or filler can consist of less expensive fiowers than those which are more prominently dis- played. Since Christmas, on account of dark weather, we have bad many days when there was a real shortage of Roses, as well as Carnations on the market, and there was nothing more useful on the place than these Primula obconica, and next in value came P. malacoides. What a great little flower this is, and like the other, can be grown successfully in al- most every place. Neither requires iron- frame constructed houses nor the roof of 30in. wide glass. For those who are try- ing still to get along without these two useful florists' flowers, I again suggest to get busy : save the Roses for other pur- poses, and don't twist a beautiful Carna- tion from a 2ft. or 3ft. stem because you are short on flowers to make up a pillow, but grow on Primula obconica and grow enough ot them. Single Petunias The Ruffled Giant, an Excellent Strain What Wm. Scott said years ago about Petunias still holds good today — "when in want of a good strain of single Pe- tunias we buy the best double seed." This doesn't say that one can't purchase good single strains, for we have them in the Ruffled Giants, and they are hard to beat, yet by sowing out a trade packet of double Petunias you get a small percent- age of double ones, and the balance most likely will consist of a good many fine single ones. The demand for good single Petunias has increased greatly in the last Trade Lis Plants from 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. iANIU HYDRANGEA. New French varieties, bus ^ plants. 12 varieties. $3.00. IVY, Hardy English. 4-in. pots, strong plan $1.00 per doz. DAISIES. White and Yellow. 3-in. pots, $4, per 100; 4-in. pots, 10c. each. DRAC^NA Indivlsa. 4-in. pots, $1.00 per d CLEMATIS Panlculata Seedlings. 75c. t 100; $6.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS— From soil. Sl.OO per 1( HELIOTROPES, dark blue; FUCHSIAS, varieties; SALVIA Bonfire; CUPHEAS; AGE] ATUM; Parlor IVY; Hardy EngUsh IV ! CHRYSANTHEMUMS; Pacific Suprem! White Cloud, Golden Glow, Diana. CnCFI F 11th and Westmoreland St . CIOCLC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reclproclt.v — Saw It In the Exchange ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Dei drobiums, Oncidlums, Cypripediumi etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices righ Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE OrchidiGrower FALL RIVER, MAS! Will help all around If yon mention the Exchan. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co FALL RIVER, MASS. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N.|J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety ORCHIDS We grow and sell Orchids exclusively. We have them in all stages of development froi the dormant imported plants to those^in sheat, and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HURRELlI SUMMIT. N. J. Write them yon read thla advt. In the Eschanye ' Fresh Orders taken now t insure eariy deliver ' " ■ , 1914, fo fL"? ORGHIDS^^ Semi-established CATTLEYAS ready for in mediate delivery. Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 7i SECAVCUS. N. J. the Bichange CANNAS Henderson and five other varieties, dr bulbs, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS. Rooted cuttings yellow, 50c. per 100, $4.50 per 1000. GERANIUMS. 2i^-in. gots, S. A. Nut four other varii $25.00 per 1000. pots, S. A. I $3.00 per PANSY PLANTS from seed beds, 60c per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohii Writ* tbun roa read tlil< adrt In ttaa Sxchuice February !■*, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 367 few years. With us they have all the call, and about the middle of February is the right time to sow. Here, as with the Begonias and Lobelias, thin sowing is the only way. The smallest, weakest seedling may later on give you the grand- est flowers of the whole batch, and such a one has but little show in a crowded seed pan. Make use of a finely sifted sandy soil and sow thin. If you don't care for any of the doubles, the Ruffled Giants represent as high a type of single Petunias as we have today, and with their fringed edges and grand coloring. too many, but what you do grow try get good. Short, stocky plants with six to eight branches to the plant, and full of flowers, is the kind which sells in single pots before as well as after Me- morial Day. Gloxinias About the 10th of February or there- abouts is a good time to get some Glox- inias started for early flowering. You may claim that you never get your money back — what the bulbs cost — and there- fore it doesn't pay to bother with them when one is busy with the growing of other plants, but that is a wrong way to look at it. There isn't a retail business one can mention where it isn't absolutely necessary to display either the goods or stock to be sold, and where, by so doing, more or less expenses are allowed for that purpose ; and with us it isn't necessary to sell every plant we grow. Let us grow some plants for show purposes entirely ; by so doing it will be easier to sell other stock. There is no good reason why the retail florist shouldn't keep up a fine dis- play of flowers and flowering plants for every day in the year. Keep up the ap- pearance of the show house ; after all, it is your best advertising. An attractive place means everything, and the man who maintains it is usually progressive in other lines. Gloxinias, with their beau- tiful colors, are among the showiest of our Summer bloomers. Start them in sandy leafmould, making use of a gentle bottom heat. There is no secret in their culture. Just be a little careful not to expose the plants to the fuU sunlight all day, nor let someone give them a shower bath every time the plants are watered. Make use of the old standby, the water- ing pot, and space your stock so as to avoid a crowded condition. The leaves on the plants are just as valuable as the flowers : they go together ; one without the other is of but little value. Verbenas Very few retail growers propagate their verbenas by cuttings any longer. Years ago, when they formed one of the im- portant bedders, we made use of named varieties, and they were all grown on through cuttings. Of late years, how- ever with many of us but small numbers of Verbenas are made use of, and we can get an excellent strain — ^large well col- ored flowers and bushy plants — from seed, and that is by far easier than carry- ing along stock plants and root cuttings, except for those who make use of thou- sands of plants and must have them true to name. One gets a bushier plant, finer touage, and a far more showy specimen from seed, but what is of the greatest importance in their culture is to grow them cool. You can't do Verbenas in a Kose house, and if you will just take a little trouble with these fine plants and make up your mind to get bushy stock in di^in. pots by planting out time, with five or six nice open flower heads, they sell at $1.25 per doz., and there is no trouble in selling them for the retail trade. People don't want stock out of ■iin. pots, consisting of a straight stem with a flower on top. We are not sell- ing 50 or 100 to one customer any longer; it is usually one or two dozen, and can get for them twice and three times as much as was possible years ago. how out now, and let them come along in a cool house on a sunny bench. When large enough, pot up the little seedlings, and later on pinch them back. If short on stock place the cuttings into sand and they will root quickly and grow into nice stock. A good strain of mixed colors 13 all the average man wants. This will give him a good variety of salable colors. Hot Air vs. Real Pacts We are not blowing our own horn. We are letting our many satisfied customers do it for us. See what these B'lorists of national repute say, then act. ., ^ ^ „ Richmond, Ind, Jan. 29, 1913. Mr. G. E.' Buxton, Nashua. N. H. Dear Sir; We have grown ;your strain of light pink. Snapdragon and have found it all vou claim for it. THE E..G. HILL CO. Mr. Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. October 19, 1912. Dear Su-: Your light pmk Snapdragon I consider the best color of any I have grown. Just the shade of a Killamey rose and one that the ladies like. I have watched all the prak ones that are sent to the Boston market, but they are away behind your variety. I am growing your variety now entirely. Very truly yours. S. J. GODDARD. Ellis, Mass.. January 17. 1914. Mr. Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. Dear Mr. Buxton: Your Killamey Pink Snapdragon has done remarkably well with us; the color just 8uit« C is in great demand. A bench of r best mvestmenta of recent yean. Yours truly, PETER FISHER. t has been c Mr. Geo. E. Buxton.'Nashua, N. H. October 24, 1912. Dear Sir: We have grown your light pink Snap- dragon the last two years, and are very much pleased witfiit. .*^,_fc.kA. lYours very truly, PATTEN & CO. THE ABOVE PHOTO TAKEN MARCH Beverly, Mass., December 3, 191 3 Mr. G. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. ^ Dear Sir: We have 4000 of your Killamey Pink Snapdragon planted out. and they are looking fine. Last season we got more money off a bench in four months than we got from the same space planted to Carnations in nine. Your Snapdragon is the best that comes into the Boston market. Respectfully yours, A. A. PEMBROKE. Price: I5,000 pot plants ready no^v $35. OO per iOOO, $4.00 per lOO cash Piease G. E. BUXTON. Nashau. N. H, ROOTED CUniNGS fine Etolle d'Or, $2.00 per 100; Giant White, $1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 76e. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERA, P. Major, Rosea and Yellow, $4.50 per 1000. BrilUantlsslina and Jewel, $5.00 per 1000. GENISTA. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gurney and Pauline, 60c. per 100. $5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonflre and Splendens. 90c. per 100. VINCA Variegata- 90c. per 100, $S.OO per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100. $6.00 per IOOO. FLOWERING4.BEGONIAS Assorted. $1.00 per 100. FLOWERING ' BEGONIAS, assorted, 2Ji- Kr Snapdragons CLEAR WHITE and GOLDEN YELLOW They have been tested for over ten years, and have proved continual WINTER BLOOMERS. Now Offered For Tie First Time. Orders booked now for delivery after March i. Plants, $10.00 per 100 to The Trade. Cultural directions with every shipment. Stock limited. Orders will be filled in rotation. FERNS. Boston, Elegantissima, Scottl, Scholzeli, 2K- m^ "double ALYSSUM. Giant. 2-in., 2c. DAISY, YeUow, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; EtoIIe I'Or, 2}i-in., S4.00 per 100; Mrs. Sanders, 2).^- a.. $2.50 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-ln.. $2.00 per 100. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2)i-in., $2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Pauline, white; Gurney, 2-in., MARGUERITES. Wh H. HUEBNER, Groton, Mass. t In the Exchange WE HAVE THEM— YOU WANT THEM MARGUERITES, Mrs. Double, 2H-i Per 100 $3.00 $2.00 per 1 Cash, please. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. will help all aroQud If you mention the Bichangt I AGERATUM. Blue and white loo ENGLISH IVY. 2-in 2.00 yelidw! 2-in!; 2^00 i NASTURTIUM. Double. 2M-in 2.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS MARGUERITES. Yellow and white 1.00 I COLEUS, IGoIden Bedder and Verscha- MARGUERITES. Double White Sanders . 1.50 | ffeltU .75 If ordered by mail, add 10c. per 100 for postage. Cash, please. P. C RIEBB, WEBSTER, MASS. Fine, strong plants Irom ;s>i-in. pots, ivutt, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. La Favorite (Doubfc White), $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Ricard. Poitevine, J. Vlaud, $2.50 per 100, $24.00 per 1000. ENGLISH rVIES. Field grown, fine, strong and bushy, 4 to 5 feet, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. CANNA BULBS Kin4 Humbert, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Queen Charlotte, Souy. d'A. Crozy, A. Bouvier, Eftandale; true to name, $2.00 per 100, $17.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END, N. J. Will help all aroand If yoo mention the Bxcliaiixe Write them y I read this advt. In the Exchange ENGLISH IVY Violets-Violets PETER WENK, Ozone Park. N. Y. healtliy i every way, 3-mch pot«, $6.00 per 100, $46.00 per 1000. Caiih with order. W.J.CHINNICKJRENTON,N.J. Reciprocity — Sa 368 The Florists' Exchange RETAIL FLORISTS No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia Wreaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. A WREATH READY rOR THE FLOWERS PRICES 12 inch frame, when finished 22 inch . $6.00 per dozen 14 inch frame, when finished 24 inch . 7.00 per dozen 15 inch frame, when finished 25 inch . 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame, when finished 28 inch 11.00 per dozen These leaves are treated with our new process, which gives them that rich, glossy appearance and preserves them for an indefinite length of time. lf\Q r. MPiniMriFD ™^ "^"^^ "^ ^^^^^ ISia-lS Oermanfown Ave., JU^. U. 1>il:iuii>Uli\, noRrsis' sipplies Philadelphia, pa. s m Four Swastika Combination Canna Offers That Are Real Cream ^ ' over and get > should ■ ka ^1^ Cannas at almost g^ .as grown than o —no skimping ' M boxed. Youi COMBINATION A. 5 Winder's 1914 Winners. Big, fat, heavy clu .SO J No one contradicts that. There ;in-the-chinks " kind. All clumps ill be packed direct from the racks. COMBINATION B ' Novelties Nationally Noted S6.00 Maid of Orleans 75 6.00 Jennie Walls Fahnline.. .75 6.00 Blanche Wintzer 2.00 16.00 1 each, 5 in all, $3.50, Two Too Good t Meteor. Red S4.00 S25.0( Rate F. Deemer 4.00 25.0i Mrs. Alfred F. Conard . . 3.00 20.01 Wm. Saunders 65 5.01 Wabash 3.00 20.0i 1 each, 5 in all, $1.00, or 3 such sets, $2.50 COMBINED A, B & C 12 above New Cannas, each Set A, B C, including also 12 King Humbert Order now. Shipments prompt, or held till you want them. Be sure to send for our new Canna Book. THE CONARD & JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PA. -Meption Excliitnge SNAPDRAGONS A TEW GOOD THINGS GROWN FROM CUTTINGS Buxton's Silver Pink PHELPS BROS.' new everbloominft White Flowers all Winter. Strong, well-established plants, 2-m. pots, ready to start off at once, $4.00 per 100. GODFREY CALLAS. Only a few hundred left, nice stock, 3-in., 6c. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, CONN. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange Rooted Cuttings FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit, $1.00 per lOO. $8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c per 100. I $6.00 per l"" 60c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS, breer's Superb Double Fringed. The best selected large-flowermg doubles, fanely fringed, mixed colors, $1.00 per 100. $900 pel 1000. Cash with order, please. J P. CANNATA MX. FREEDOM, N. J. Reciprocity— Saw It In the EschSDEe Our Advertising Columns _ READ FOR PROFIT „ ^ USE FOR RESULTS =YOU WANT= REX BEGONIAS. 2ii-in., 85.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Per- kins and Buchner; 2-in., S2.00 per 100; 3-in., BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., ) 4-in., ISc; 6-in., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-in., 2c. each: 3-in., S5.00 1 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Write them .you rend this advt. in tlie Exch.in.gi- g>f\t Flic Red and Yellow only, ready I'ULCUS March 16th. $6.00 per 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. Ready March 1st, pot pla ALBERT M. HEBH, Lancaster, Pa. credit lExclia 1 GERANIUMS— In Umlted quantities 1 Perkins, Castellane, Poitevine, Trego, La Favorite and others, $18.00 per 1000. FUCHSIAS. In 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. In 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100, 1 $18.00 per 1000. AU dark. FEVERFEW, Little Gem. 2l4-'m., $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2K-ln., $2.00 per 100. Flumosa, 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash to accompany order. I. E. Felthousen,15'l Vsn Vranien iT6., Schen ectady, N.V CONTENTS PACE Advertisinir the New York Show..,. 370 -■\gricuUure in Russia 37S Alpines, A House For (Ulus.) 394 -Anderson, S. A. (Portrait), Elected Vice-President of the American Carnation Society 371 Anthuriums 394 A Pier Garden 377 Po.'ilioop (Holland) Nursery Notes. 394 iM.wling Trophy, A Handsome ( niiis.l 376 r:ritisli Perpetual Flowering Car- nation Society 372 Carnation Mrs. C. B. Akehurst (Illus.) 373 Carnation Queries 382 Carnations, Diseases of the, (Illus.). 372 Catalogs Received .378 Chicago Florists' Club 371 Chrysanthemums, The Best 370 Clubs and Societies: New Bedford (Mass.) Hort. Soc: Blberon (N. J.); Hort. Soc; Tuxedo (N. T.) Hort. Soc; The Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Soc; New Jersey Flor. Society.. 392 Connecticut Nurserymen's Ass'n....376 Connecticut State Notes 360 Cypripediums, Winter Flowering 382 Dept. of Agriculture Regulations. . .378 Facts and Figures 371 Floral Clubs, Meeting of New York State Federation of 374-5 Florida Cactus in Fruit (Illus.) 391 General Trade Notes 379 Germination, Conditions Affecting. . .382 Great Britain, Stray Notes From.. 376 Greenhouses, To Make a Living 373 Guide for Shippers, A Useful 352 Horticultural Society of New York. 370 Importing Seedling Evergreens 399 Kasting, W^m. F., New Postmaster of Buffalo, Surrounded by Floral Tokens (Illus.) 376 Landscape Gardening (Illus.) 364 Longueuil, Quebec 396 Market, Eeview of the 395, 396 Middle Atlantic States 388 New England States 359 New York Florists' Club 370 Ninth-Story Window, From a 377 Nursery Department 363 Obituary: Kent, Mrs. Anne 371 Pacific Coast 404 Parcel Post: Flat Rates: Express.. 347 Parcel Post, Seeds, Bulbs, Etc., Under 352 Pottery Record, A 379 Pruning Rose Bushes 382 Publications Received 361 Question Box 379 Readers' Views, Our: Oxalis in Bermuda; The Future of the Iris— A Prediction 377 Recent Articles, Some 371 Retailer, The: Some Factors in Retailing Flow- ers; A Presentation Basket; Thos. P. Galvin, Inc, New York Store, (Ulus.); The Cattleya As a Selling- Plant (Ulus.); Cyperus As a Pot Plant.. 383, 387 Rhode Island State Notes 379 Scihool Garden Work 364 Seed Trade Report 347 Soil Sterilization 378 Southern States 355 Swiss Floral Co., Portland, Ore, Dwelling House, Greenhouse and Parking of (Ulus.) 401 The Week's Meetings 370 Trade Notes: Tobacco Splitworm, The 378 New Orleans, Nashville 365 Knoxville, Montgomery 357 Worcester, Westfield 359 New Bedford 360 Providence 361 Hartford 378 Pawtucket 379 Detroit, Kansas City 382 Buffalo 388 Syracuse 389 Oswego, Pittsburgh, Wilkes-Barre, Elizabeth, Milburn, Baltimore. .390 Washington 391 Louisville 393 Milwaukee 396 New York 397 Boston 398 Chicago 400 Philadelphia 400 Kalamazoo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis 401 St. Louis 402 Los Angeles '. 1 '. '.404 Portland (Ore.) 405 Vancouver 406 Value of Birds in the Garden 391 ■Week's ■Work, The: Seasonable Deciduous Stock; Pelargoniums; Primula obconica; Single Petunias; Gloxinias; Verbenas 366, 367 Forecasting the Weather Storms, as a rule, come to us from the Philippines, Japan, Siberia, Alaska, Canada or the Gulf of Mexico. The Weather Bureau at Washington gets cable, telegraphic or wireless notice of a foreign storm. Station after station, or vessel after vessel reports the storm's ar- rival in its neighborhood, so that the general direction and rate of progress can be determined very early. In fact, the arrival of some storms can be foretold ten days in advance. The forecasters watch for the region of low barometer which is the storm cen- ter around which the winds blow. This whirl or eddy moves bodily forward with the general eastward drift of about 650 miles a day in our latitudes. As the lines of equal pressure (isobars) around the low center crowd closer together, the winds attending the storm increase in force. The forecaster determines the di- rection of movement of the storm and its velocity. When weather disturbances are re- ported, the forecasters know from ex- perience about how long it talies them to reach our Pacific Coast, and then how long after they will reach the Atlantic Coast. For example, if a storm coming from Siberia drifts eastward around the North Pole and reappears in Alaska, it should appear in Washington and Oregon in about two days ; should get to the Great Lakes in six days and to the At- lantic Coast in seven or eight days. Unexpected conditions may delay storms or divert them from the straight track just as a refrigerator car may be thrown off its schedule or be shipped by accident on a wrong road. Some of these storms deplete themselves by running into regions of high barometer which ar& of greater magnitude and extent than the storm itself. Some of them, however, travel completely around the world. To keep tab on cold waves that come into the United States from Canada and Alaska, the Weather Bureau studies the Canadian Weather reports. England sends reports from Iceland, the British Islands and Continental Europe, and daily reports come from St. Petersburg on the conditions in Russia and Siberia. Flood forecasts are made in much the same way. Information as to the amount of rainfall at the head waters of streams that cause floods are covered by tele- graphic reports sent by local observers. As this rain reaches the main channel, the height of the water in the channel is determined by successive gauging stations. Past records establish how much a height, say of 20ft. at Dubuque, Iowa, wiU pro- duce at Davenport, another station 80 miles down the IMiesissippi. This plan is followed all the way down the river, and at each point full allowance is made for the effects of water from tributaries, and from additional and local rainfall. As a result of these observations in the recent flood, the people of Cairo had warning a week or ten days in advance. The Pittsburgh district can be given only 12 to 24 hours' notice, because a flood is upon them within 24 hours after i February 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchani 369 I List of Advertisers Ludwig Floral Co., E. Advance Co 406 Edwards' Folding Box. Albany Cut Flower Ex- Co change. Inc.. The. . 394 Edwards, Harry B.. . . Albert & Davidson. . .407 Ehmann, Wm Alien,: "' - - . . Alphi SMacNill Hort The . Mader, Paul.... * Marshall & Co., Martin & Forbes Co. Sons, A. 346-405 t Gardens... 385 Rosery Flower Shop.. 383 ■;.»,;..;«c«»'X"X";'0»;"X"?»>C";~>»»>C'<'0<*<">C'<'<'^'»x~S'»C">0'K"> Rout^ahnSeed Co, . . . 366 Royal Glass Works. . . 405 E.346 Rupp,JohnF 347 Russin & Hanfling 389 o.,4a3 Elliott a Sons, Wm., nbacher, James. ... 367 Elizabeth Nurs. Co. Am. Spawn Co 350 Emmans, Geo. M . . . Amer. Wooden Ware Erne & KHngel Mfg. Co., The -■ -■ - ■ Anderson, J *" ^88 May, L. _. 362 McClunie, Geo. G III McConnell, Alex ^°2 McCray Refrigeratoi Sambrook Bros. Sander & Son. . . Sauter, A McHutchison & Co ... 362 Sceery, Ed. 404 Eskesen. Frank N., , .. 393 Esler, JohnG Angcrmu-ller, Geo. H.402 Etter, M. S Aphine Mfg. Co 402 Eyres, Florist Appelgate, Florist. ... 384 Felthousen, J. E. . . Aschmann Bros 393 Fiedler & Co., A. G Aschmann, Godfrey. . 390 Finger, Jr., Wm. A Badgley, Riedel & Mey;;__ Fisher, Peter, ■368 Mclntyre, John W ■400 McManmon, J. J 'iti McManus, James. ■389 Menand, L ■355 Metropolitan Mat .399 Schling, Max .385 Schmidt, J. C : .397 Schmitz, F. W. O .383 Schultz, Jacob il Schwake & Co., Inc., JsT 397 Fletcher & Co, Baer, Julius 384 Floral Hill Gardens. Baker, The Florist. . .387 Florists' Hail Assn.. Baldwin, Florist 387 Flower Shop, The . . Barrett, The Florist. .387 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co. Meyer, Lhas. 1- MO Sealy, J. W. C 393 V Meyer & Co., John C . 38S sharp. Partridge & Co407 ♦ Michell Co., Henry F. 354 Shellroad G'houses. . .352 '> Michell's Seed House. 354 Sheridan, Walter F. .397 •:• Barre .347 °T^e. . & Co.. - 389 Michigan Cut Flow hler Bros. Co... Skidelsky & Co., S. S. Baur & Steinkamp. . .360 Fredenct^, wm. j. . . .^,uJ. jviinneapo Bayersdorfer & Co., H.SS9 Freeman Orchid Co. . 366 Moore H< Bay State Nurs., The. 362 Friedman. Flor Beaven, E. A 389 Friedman, J. J. Beckert, W. C. .^ 346 Frqmentj^H. E^ Bennett, C. A 362 Gasser C Beraer Bros 399 Gibbons Berger&Co., H. H...347 Man.. Berning, H. G 400 Giblin & Bertermann Bros. Co . 385 Goodsell 1 dwell & Fobes. 396 Minge Floral Co.. The..'185 361 Minneapolis Floral Co385 slinn, B. S., Jr. 366 Moore, Hentz &Nash397 Slinn. Clarence ■384 Mgintain View Floral^^^ Smith. Henry . ■ 397 Mullanphy.' Florist'. '. '. 387 ■383 Murray. Samuel. .,^.. Myer, Florist ■J06 Nagel, Rudolf - ■384 Nason, L. B 3' Nat'l Florists' Board ■388 of Trade 31 ■407 National Show Gar- &Co., E. D....361 Smith & Fetters Co. .384 Smith & Gannett. ■386 Smith &HemenwayC It's a good his chair last Friday moment later. No. 16 CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS (ANOTHER TRUE STORY) "Good morning, Mr. Blanl£. Glad to see you reading THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE this morning, omen!" Mr. Blank was sitting back morning when I called. " No, I won't advertise," he said "Why should I?" "Caught with the goods, Mr. Blank," I answered. "Advertising in a paper that is read regularly by thou- sands of men who must buy tlieir wants weekly, must pay the advertiser. Is that so?" He agreed, grudgingly. " Then," I said, " thousands of other prosperous florists, seedsmen, and so on, are busily reading THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE this morning, just as you were a minute ago. They would see your name were it advertised this week. The fact that you read it shows you know its value, doesnt' it?" His advertising starts this week. Black. Son I H Blackistone, J. Dan, Blackistone, Z. D. . BlatchleyCo..The. o.jj:_.,on, A. T, . ,&Son,J.. & Blake 3 Bonnot Bros 2 Bon Ton Flower Shop, N. Y. Florists' 3Sb Ass'n 387 Greup & Ploeger. . 385 GreyCo.,Thos.J. 353 Griffin, F. W 348 Growers' Cut Flower Snyder & Co., B. A Solomon & Son, I 40' Soltau Fernery, B 39: Standard Pump & En- gine Co., The 40i ■ 398 Standard Thermometer : 3 62 •? > > > :• ■> > > > > :• * > :• •> > > » > > ■> > > ■> •> S" > •• ••• •*• ••• •*• '•• •* •• ■•* '•• •• '•' •*" f»i'i''>***** .404 Index to Stock Advertised MISCELLANEOUS Alphano H. Aphine.,.. 402 Laurel Wreaths. Stokes, Walter I The. .386 Inc. S.362 ■ Habermehl's Sons. J. J. . &Co. ,352-94 Hanford, R. G. . Buckbee, H. W , , .^ , .387 Harris, Chester. Palethorpe Co., ■385 Palmer's Son, W.J. 366-93 Gloxinias. . . , 346-47-48-62 347-50- Hardy Pei 366-67-68-94 Heliotrope as.... 366-67 .soz-oo-wi-y* ni.-a'^ .346-47- Herbaceous Plants. .. . 362 SP'T"'' 350-61-67-91 Hyacinths 355-90 y°''pt«,VR 386 i— seP^e,VCo.:«4 ^^^^^^iSt «='*--- 362161^ ^^J^^ ■^•- Carnation 354-61-66-67-68-91-94 Iris 346-56-92 Dagger Ferns '" Araucarias 356-90-93 Ivy 366-67-90-91-94 0=0 Rfi Ageratum. .396 NiessenCo.,TheLeo.399 Stumpp, Geo. M. . . . 386 ,,, ,, .Joy Njoe r M ...397 ci-..™i,« a- iVoTf^r r*^ qak Alternantni ■397 S°y?,|d-t.\'A'.-; 392 ISSS'^if S^s""" .''^ '. Ill M^.-"'"- Swarts, H. D Auctions ^ 355 Leucothoe Sprays .... 389 Baskets .389 Machinery 407 Boders 405-07 Magnolia Leaves. .368-89 , Boxwood ,•...388-89 Manure 402-04 ;. Carnation Staples 361 Moss 388-89-99 Harris. Ernest. ._ ,M. A Breck-Robin '""""' ' "'■'' """ " ' "--— ^- '" ^ _ 'co.TjTd 384 Thompson Sc Co ■ 368 p^ik "FtorarCoV, 'f he'.3S4 ^ B. ■387 Parker, John L 383 Thorb ■391 Parkes Const. Co 407 Jotty, 3S8 Parshelsky Bros 406 Traendiv ■393 Pa5en&&''.'.'.'.'.355"58 Van AssVhe, Frlnk; , lio? Begoni'i^. ... .346-47-48- .362 ?earce. George 407 Van Gelderen, G. W..362 350-54-56-62-66-67- •384 Peckham Floral Co 394 Van Waveren & Kruijff 368-90-91-93 . .347 pScce! Allen...,.'; .'405 G. T 356 Berberis 362-65 , Peter Penn the Florist 383 Vaughan s Sefed Store.348 Blue Spruce, man Co 3Sy 366 Pennock-Meehan Co., Vercanteren, Emile, . .356 Boxwood... California Florist. The387 Henk Dirken Floral & s. S 359-99 Vick's Soi ' California Rose Co. ..392 Nurs. Co., Inc, ,_, . .355 Pg^ry Buxton Doane ^^rereck, I :^ 9^^^^ Decorative Evergreens 389 Burnett Bros Burpee, W. A. & Co.. Butler aUllman.... Buxton, G. E Byer Bros Caldwell The Woo. [•3|| Asparagu^ .361 Asters..! Schenck..397 Azaleas.. .345-62-65-90-94 Travis Co.. G_, E., . . .407 gay Trees ,;„^356-62 LilJ Bulbs'. r Reliable .uses 383- 384-85-86-87 ,367 HeissCo.. , 367 Henderson & Co., s- Henderson i .407 Henshaw & Fenrich. .395 Camp Condi Cannata, J. f ooo nernert ct rieisna Carbone, Florist... 383 Herr, A. M.. . Carnation Support Co., Hews & Co., A. H The 361 Higgins, E. A. . . . Carter's Tested Seeds, Highland Park Gi Inc 356 houses. The.... Chase, Henry F 348 Hilfinger Bros.. . . Chicago Carnation Co., Hill Co., The E. G .348 Perry's . Hardy Plant ■ t9i Peters & Reed 'Pottery Co. iSons ..34.5-64 Buxus 341 386 California Privet 387 California Privet Cut- Childs, John 1 Cockcroft, J. D Cohen, J. M Conard & Jones Co . . Consumers' Fertiliz Co Coombs, Arthur Coombs, Florist , Cottage Gardens Co. Inc Cowec, W. J Cowen's Sons, N . . . . Coyle, James Ward & Co., R. M. .383 Warendorff, .345 Washington 398 Candytuft 384 Cannas 345-46-52- ?f':«-«?;',^;S* Norway Spriice.; Nursery Stock. .386 Can Florists' 561-92 ^ ,.392 Carnation Cuttings. 358- Qichids 356-66 Greenhoi ^'"^^ ^.^^ ^ ^^"oiSiiio Ornamental Shrubs.... 362 IW Centaurea 346-47-50 Ornamental Trees. .. .362 Gutters '''"a,rp"^!T?..."'.".™.'361 WeberrCo'.,'C.'s:::l06 Chrysanthemums. . ^^360- ^^^^^ 356-62-90-93 Handy Handl Pittsburgh Cut Flower Weeber &_Don^. . . ... 346 Chrysanthemui Pillsbun Crouch, Mio..-. Crowl Fern Co. Crump, F. F Cunmnghr ~ J.W. Virgin, U. J. . Walker, John _ 404 Walker. Wm ■^^ Pfaff'i Kendall 407 Wallis & Co.. E. A. . .366 Callas... ,■; ■ • ^"5^ Nasturtiun 384 pfaltzgraff Pottery Co., Walsh, Alfred E. . . ■■"° '" '■ '■ ■>Aa a-7 r.n ... 405 The ......404 Warburton Florist. 400 Philips 'Bros -— .- 360-400 Hill Nursery Co., Inc.. pierce & Co ■is . ..346 The D. . . . 362 pierson. Inc., A. ^ ....367 Hitchmgs&Co 408 pierson Co., F. R s. P. 393 Hobble, Ltd 356 p;„=on. Magnus. 387 Hollywood Gardens 400 Holms Olson 360 Holton & Hunkel Ci 361 Home Corresponde _ _ _ 368 School 389 Co. . . 398 Weiss & Sons Co., H ■X Horan, E. C 397 Plantlife Co 402 M 361 Cibotiui 402 Hort. Advertiser 391 PoehlmannBros. Co. .400 Welch Bros. Co 398 Cinerari 361 Howard's Flower Shop3S4 Pollworth Co., C. C..39S Weak, Peter 367 ^"""'i ni,, 384 Howard,J.W 402 Potter Floral Co 384 Weston, Henry .393 Clematis 362-65-66 PWt"'.-^^ Hudson Carbon Co... 404 Pulverized Manure Co402 West View Floral Co. 383 Cobaea 346-47 g"?"'^;: ■•■ • ■ ■ 358 Huebner,H 367 PurneU, W. Z 388 Wettlin Floral Co. .. ..394 Cocos 390-93 Poinsettias. . . . 389 IdlewildGnhs 385 Quaker City Mach. Co407 Whilldin Pottery Co. .406 Cold Storage Bulbs.. , 345- Primroses. . .34, 406 IgoeBros 388 Quaker Hitt Nurs, .. .391 White Bros 361 346;48-49-62-90 Pmnulas.. . .34, 397 Irwin, R.J 380-81 Quidnick G'houses. .. 361 Whitted Floral Co.. . ,3S5 Cold Storage Lilies. .. 345- P"!""- A ' ■ . ■ ■ 393 Isbell,S.M.&Co.,..350 RamSurg, G. S 354 Whlttier & Co., W. B.362 346-48-49-62-90 Privet Cuttings 405 Jackson & Perkins Co. Randall, A. L. Co .... 400 Wietor Bros 400 Cold Storage Lilies of Pteris. ....... . 384 357-62 Randall's Flower Shop387 Wild, Gilbert H 362 the Valley ■356-62 Rhodod. " ' " 406 Rawlings, Elmer 361 Wilson. H. E 386 Coleus 347-50-66- _..„,,, --" Wilson. R. G 384 367-68-94 Wilson Seed Co., J. J. . 350 Cuphea 366-67 390-93 Japanese Maples 345-46- Kalmias .ioz - "n" V^Ti'tT™ ,-00-00-^1-93-94 Kentias 356-62-90-93 Ketail Moi m-il-ifiS.-^l Lantanas 367-9 1 Envelopes . 362 Exhibitions..., 345-46-48- Fancy Baskets 349-62-90 Fancy Ferns... 345-46-48-49-62-90 Fertilizers ..... Formosum. . . .345 Florists' Suppli ■■■?°^-°J LiliumGiganteum...346- Flower Boxes. , ■■■362-66 346-48-49 Flower Pots.. . ■^y,,,ii^2? LilyoftheValley...356-62 Fungine ™ 34546-47 Lobelia 346-47-50-66 Galax Leaves 389 Manetti 362 Glass 405-06-07 Maples 362 Glass Cutters 406 Marguerites. . . .361-67-94 Glazing Points 406 Mignonette 347-50 Gold Letters. Mushroom Spawn. ^._._350 Grates Narcissus Pumping Engh Rat Catcher.. Refrigerators. ink.nfi Sheep Manure. 402 Sheet Moss.... 389 Shower Sprays. 1 Moss... 389-99 .365-90 .350-67 .390-93 .362-65 Greenhousi .362-65 tion .356-62 Greenhousi BIdg 389 Supports 2 .407 Thermometers 4 8-89 Tile i 405- Tmfoil ; 406-07-08 Tobacco Dust 4 Construe- Tobacco Powder 4 ,405-06-07-08 Tobacco Stems 4 Goods... 405- Toothpicks J 406-07-08 Tree Tubs '. Material Tubs '■ 405-06-07-08 Ventilating Apparatus .407 347-52-66-91 T360-61-66 Peach Trees "" 393 Pffionies 34b-b.J 346-47-50- Petunias 362 Heating Applir Ventilators 405-06-07 Vermine ices.. 40.5- Wants 406-07 Wholesale Florii 146 jT^.iitC Hemlock 389 395-96-97. 367:68-94 Insecticides.. 402-03-04-05 Wild Smilax. . . 517.50 Irrigation 406 Wreaths ,393 Read&Co.,L.Ii:!! „ _,ii,joa. 1.. .uv,v, uuu Reade & McKenna.. Cut Flower Exchange.397 Jennings. E. B 352 Reed & Keller. .... . Dailledouze Bros .. 360-92 Johnson Seed Co 347 Reimers, M. D Danker, Florist 383 Johnston, T. J. & Co..3S6 Reinberg, Peter Darbee, Florist 387 Jones, H. T .392 RentscUer Floral Co. Day Co., W. E 387 Kasting, Wm. F. Co..345 Rice Co.. M ■ " ■ " ■ ' ■ """ Riebe, F. C. 389 Windier Wholesale 385 Floral Co Cut Flowers. . .388-89-94- drons.362-65-90 345-56-61-62-92 Rubber Plants. , 366-90-93 Salvia 346-47- Win . Son & Co.. South Africa Tlie establishment of an agricultural bank in German Southwest Africa with a capital of about $2,500,000 will, in stimulating activities, open up the mar- ket for horticultural and farming ma- chinery, implements, and tools, as well as for fencing and building material. Deamud Co., J. B.. ..400 Keller, John J DeBuck, John 366 Keller Pottery Co . De Graff Bros.. Ltd. . 356 Keller Sons, J. B. . DeNave. Paul 366 Kerr, The Florist.. Den Ouden & Sons, H.362 Kervan Co., The. . De Puysseleyr, J 356 Kessler, Wm De Ruyter & Hoge-_^^ ^ King Construction .391 388 Wood Bros 366 Daffodil; 367 Woodrow&Marketos.397 Dahlias. Ritchy, F. W 391 Woodruff & Sons, S. D34S Daisies, Robinson&Co., H.M388 Young&Co.,A.L. -- - Robinson Co. (Inc.) Young, Florist ■ ' ■ ' 396 Young. John 395 i^i-^-SSr^-ik''^"ii' 385 Is^o'^r-' if ''°-''-lio'ii%Vli Roehrs Co.. Julius. ... 366 Zvolanek, 'A. C 346 Dish Ferns i390-93 .396 Rock Flow Slied. Dietsch Co., A 406 recht 356 Diller, Caskey & Keen Kroeschell Bros. Co. .405 407 Kuebler.Wm. H 397 Dillon, J. L 355 KuUmann, H. H 385 Dodd, Chas. H 405 Lager & Hurrell 368 Dolansky, F.J 398 Lange, A 384 " Lange.H.F.A 387 Langiahr, A. H — Leach & Son, J. H... Dreer, Henry A.. Inc. Leedle Floral Co 351-52-57-404-06 Lemon Oil Co Dudley. Charles P. . . .386 Leonard Seed Co. . . . Eagle Pipe Supply Co. Leuly, Erail 382 Littlefield. Florist. . . Ebbinge & Van Gmos.362 London Flower Shop. Eble, Chas 386 Lord & Burnham Co. Dracanas . Drake. J. Aug. . Drake Greenhou For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page 395 WiLMETTE, III. — Peter Olsem, general 361 manager of the Chicago Carnation Co. of 392 .Toliet, 111., has purchased a ten acre 404 plant and greenhouse from Herman lit Scheuttler, assistant chief of police of Chi- qSy cago. for the consideration of $63,000. 386 Mr. Olsem will make his home in 'Wil- 408 mette in the future. 366-6S-91-94 .362-e 360-61-62-65-66-67-68- 390-91-92-93-94 ■eds 346-47-48- 350-51-62-54-" " Smilax.'. 350-66-94 Snapdragon 347-50- 354-61-66-67-68-91-94 Soirieas 362-66-90 Evergreens. Farm Seeds 346-47- s_.„ee 348-50-55-57 qS,"^ p.. Seed ' Ferns ... 367-68-90-93-94 !.weet Pea Seed.. . Ferns in Flats 393 Table Ferns Ficus 366-90-93 Trees Fruit Plants 362 Tuberoses Fruit Trees 362 Tulips Fuchsias 366-68 Vegetable Plants. Genist.i ??I"?J Vegetable ^Seeds. , Geranium Cuttings, ,346- Vincas. 360-01-66-67-6S-91-94 Gladiolus 346^7- Roads in British Columbia A recent statement of the minister of public works of British Columbia shows that $4,000,000 has been expended on roads in the Province during the past season. In this was included $900,000 for bridges, $70,000 for road location work, $100,000 on machinery, and $400,000 for maintenance during the Winter months. About $100,000 was spent on the BanfE-Windemere road, burlt in connection with the Canadian Pacific Railway, along the Columbia River Val- ley. A considerable sum has been ex- pended in the connecting of existing roads and on their standardization. Work has progressed on the roads in Strath- cona Park on Vancouver Island, and it is expected that one section of the park will be available for use in 1915. 370 The Florists' Exchange TOVm-DE-D in 1888 Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post O^ce as Second Class Matter T. De La Mare s, 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. H. Griffith, secretary; David Tou- zeau, treasurer. The address of the officers is the address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697. New York. Telephone, 3765 and 3766 Beekman. BRANCH OFFICES , Cambridge, Mass. Engler, 4651 Lancaster ave.. CMcag-o: James Morton, 143 No. "Wabash ave., room 307. Telephone, Central 34S7 The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Registered. Cable Address: Flores Utewyov'k, Advertising". — Copy should reach New York office, Nos. Advertising- forms go to press Wednesday Yearly Subscription. — United States and Mexico, $1, $2.00. _ Foreign - - ostal , _ Payable In advance. Remit by Draft on New York, Post Office or Express Money Order; if paid money, ^ — -■-^-- ■•-^^-- All d be made payabL at its principal office, No Telegrams. — Telegrams, re Dua : St., York, office up to 12 Wednesday, containing changes In advertising, will receive attention for the issue of the Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having informative matter intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after 5 p.m. Tuesday and marked "Night Press Mes- sage, Collect," will be forwarded by the telegraph companies at newspaper rates. Advertisers, Please Note Every month is a bxisy month, but February, March and )ril are among the busiest of them all. To handle changes copy and new advertising, and yet get the paper out on time, takes a big force of men and all the resources of a large printing For that ceiving your advertising orders on the Monday, in the first mail of Tuesday. auch appreciate the 1 The Week's Meetings meetings of their organizations. Monday, Feb. 16. — Detroit Florists' Club meets at L. Bemb Floral Co.'s, at 8 p.m. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Card. Club. — Montreal ■'"'■''"■ "■ ■ Exchange, 140 Mansfield and Florists' Club, of Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 17.— Gardei Horticultural Hall, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.— Essex Co. (N. J.) Florists' Club, at Kreugei Auditorium, Belmont ave., Newark, at 8 p.m. — Cook County, (III) Florists' Club, at The Tavern, West Washington St., Chicago, al 8 p.m.— New Orleans (La.) Hort. Soc. at Association of Commercf BHe., at 8 p, " - - _- . Night. Enclo.sed find one dollar for your valued paper. I couldn't get along without it. It is the best ilorists' paper on the market today for the grower and retailer. George Hekdersou McIifTTnE, Mass. The Best Chrysanthemums The lists hereunder represent the results of an elec- tion carried out recently by The Florists' Exchange, taken part in by well known growers from all over the The best early varieties. — The names, according to the analysis of The Florists' Exchange symposium, published on Dec. 13 last, were these: Chrysolora, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow, Unaka, Paciflc Supreme, Polly Rose, October Frost, Robert Hailiday, Monrovia and Roserie. The best midseason rariefies were. — Chas. Razer, Dr. Enguehard, Major Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Roman Gold, Ivory, Alice Byron, Mrs. H. Robinson, A. J. Balfour, Chrysolora, Pink Gem and Virginia Poehl- Best late varieties.— 'W. H. Chadwick, Golden Chad- wick, Chadwick Supreme, Jeanne Nonin, Major Bon- naffon, Helen Frick, December Gem, Golden Wedding, Timothy Eaton, Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. J. Jones, Maud Dean and Nagoya. Notice— Late Delivery FEBRUARY 14 ISSUE The Florists' Exchange is mailed out to its sub- scribers on the Thursday night. Due to the fact, how- ever, that Lincoln's Birthday is a strict holiday in this city, and falls on the Thursday, the mailing of our paper for the issue of February 14 had to be deferred to the Friday, one day late. Advertising the New York Show At the meeting of the New York Florists' Club last Monday evening in discussing measures for the promo- tion of the big show which opens in the Grand Central Palace March 21, Max Schling made a capital proposi- tion to the effect that some form of circular calling attention to the event be given the retailers for distri- bution through the mails to their customers. This would make for effective and inexpensive adver- tising, and we hope it will be carried into eifect with- out delay; also that the request for distribution of these circulars be extended to out of town florists within 100 miles of New York, as suggested by John G. Esler. The suburbanite is equally interested with the urban- ite in floriculture, therefore it stands to reason that thorough billboarding at several hundred stations sur- rounding the city would be equally effective in promo- ting attendance. At the majority of these suburban sta- tions the railroads should also be willing to allow pack- ages of circulars, descriptive of the show, to be hung up that those who wished could take one. Last year the public advertising fell short of what it might have been. If fine, weather favors us the show should have 75,000 to 100,000 paid admissions. Good advertising will bring this about for, in advance, we know the spectacle will be one to fully repay the visitor. The Horticultural Society of New York The next monthly exhibition of this society will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the American Museum of Na- tural History. Entries should be in the hands of the secretary not later than the morning of the 20th. Schedules are now ready, offering prizes for Roses, Car- nations and orchids. The exhibition committee, how- ver, is authorized to award special prizes for exhibits not provided for in the regular schedule. All are in- vited, therefore, to bring in any interesting plant or flower they may have, thus adding variety to the exhibi- tion. Schedules will be sent upon application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Gar- den, Bronx Park, N. Y. City. A meeting of the society will be held on the same day at the same place at 3.45 p.m., followed at 4 p.m. by a lecture on "Roses" by Alex. Cumming, Jr. George V. Nash, Secretary. New York Florists' Club A splendid meeting of the New York Florists' Club was held in the club's rooms. Grand Opera House Bldg., 2.3d St. and Eighth ave., on Monday evening, Feb. 9. There was a large attendance to meet the wisb of Pres. Wm. H. Duckham to start the meeting at 8 p.m. sharp. In the absence of L. W. C. Tuthill, chairman of the essay committee, M. C. Ebel stated that that committee had arranged to provide suitable entertainment and lectures during the year. The committee was assured of authorization to go to any reasonable expense necessary to secure valuable lecturers. J. B. Nugent, for the dinner committee, reported that the matter of the selection of a hotel for the holding of the annual dinner of the club had been investigated, and he reported the probable cost per plate at any one of the better hotels in the city. It was moved by Mr. Young that the matter be referred back to the committee, with power to act. For the outing committee, W. E. Marshall stated a meeting had not been held as yet, and report will be made at the March meeting of the club. Frank R. Pierson, chairman of the New York Flower Show Committee, made a report, in which he stated that the prospects for the forthcoming show were exception- ally bright. Practically $11,000 worth of space had been sold in the trade section, and about $3000 in adver- tising in the official souvenir program. Mr. Pierson stated that one of the most gratifying features of the coming show was the interest being shown by the New York retailers. Those retailers who have taken space to date are: Alfred T. Bunyard, Max Schling, David Clarke's Sons, George M. Stumpp, Robt. G. Wilson, Alex. Warendorff, C. C. Trepel. Mr. Pierson believed that no one derived more benefit from flower shows than retailers, for the reason that while the growers were do- ing missionary work principally, the retailers could get in close touch with the public. To the outsider, the products of the grower were as raw material, but through the retailer and his work the public could be instructed as to how to use flowers. Mr. Pierson believed that the show would help retailers directly, and the rest of the trade indirectly. He said that he had received promises of five silver cups from five of the leading hotels in this city to be used in the premium list; he also stated that a number of donations had been made to the funds by prominent people in New York. He appealed to the members of the club to secure any special prizes they could for the premium list. Mr. Pierson stated that the committee had decided to issue trade tickets to the members of the trade in quan- tities of from 20 to 25c. each, and in quantities of 100 or more at $20 per 100. Members of the New York Florists' Club and of the Horticultural Society of New York will receive season tickets. Tickets will also be issued to members of allied societies who register at the flower show, but will not be distributed beforehand. Applications for trade tickets should be made as soon as possible to John Young, secretary, S3 W. 28th St., New York. A Good Advertising Suggestion Max Schling proposed that the flower show committee provide some form of circular or notice, drawing atten- tion to the show, to be given to retailers for distribution through their mail to customers. He had himself pro- vided a small card, which he was sending out to all his patrons. J. G. Esler warmly seconded this suggestion, and A. J. Guttman favored the use of engraved invita- tions to accompany each ticket sent out by retailers to customers. The suggestions were all referred to Mr. Pierson, as chairman of the flower show committee. Harry A. Bunyard introduced Edw. C. Vick of the editorial staff of the New York Sun, who assured the club of his sincere desire to do everything possible to assist in making the show a success. Mr. Vick was warmly greeted, his previous efforts to advance the in- terests of horticulture being well known to the members. The following were elected to membership: Wm. Mayer, Alpine, N. J.; Frank J. LeClair, New York City- C. A. Ladiges, Ne* York City; Maurice Fuld, New York City, and Nicholas J. Pfeiffer, Kingston, N. Y. Applications for election to membership were received from the following: Wm. W. Doering, Brooklyn, N. Y.; H. S. Mabie, Maywood, N. J.; Fred. P. Wolflnger, Newark, N. J.; Jos. A. Beurlein, Elmhurst, N. Y.; Jos. E. Morichard, New York City; Leo Niessen and Arthur .\. Niessen, Philadelphia, Pa.; Carl O. Geissler, New York City; John Pierkowsky, White Plains, N. Y.; Frank N. Eskesen, Madison, N. J.; Wm. Yaiser and Martin Christensen, Alpine, N. J. Exhibits and Awards Exhibits were made of a number of vases of Carna- tions, and one of Roses. A fine vase of new crimson Rose Hadley was staged by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn., for which a vote of thanks was given by the, committee on awards. Begerow, Newark, N. J., staged a vase of 60 Carnation Prince Edward, a cross of Beacon X Prosperity seedling, said to have been grown for Ave years; the exhibit card stated that the blooms had been cut on Feb. 7, and they still seemed in excellent condition; this exhibit was awarded a vote of thanks, with the request of the committee for exhibit again later. Head's Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergenfield, N. J., showed a fine vase of Carnation Rosette, for which they received a vote of thanks. A vase of new pink seed- ling Carnation Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst, grown by C. .'\kehurst & Son of White Marsh, Md., and staged by the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., was judged and scored 35 points; the committee recommended a preliminary certificate for this variety. Secretary Young brought out the fact that the com- mittee on awards had no rule to follow as to whether certificates should be awarded to the exhibitors or to the growers of flowers or plants exhibited at the club. Wallace R. Pierson recommended that some rule be made whereby the club should be governed in the future, in awarding certificates. On motion, the matter was re- ferred to the committee to be brought up at the next meeting. The resignation of Harry A. Bunyard from the flower show committee was tendered, and was accepted with much regret. Mr. Bunyard explained that the demands of business prevented his active work for the committee, and assured the club of his continued support. Greenhouse Construction — Its Recent Development The feature of the evening was a lecture on "Green- house Construction — Its Recent Development," illustrated by lantern slides, given by W. R. Cobb. Mr. Cobb first showed the curvilinear type of house of forty years ago which was an improvement made by Mr. Lord, founder of the firm of Lord & Burnham, upon the low span roofed structures then in vogue, where the span came right down, or very nearly down, to tlie ground. Such houses were inconvenient to work in. The next improvement was to build glass sides, retaining the even span. The use of steel in the struc- ture came later, when a cap of wood was also adopted upon the rafters to prevent rust formation and the liability to much drip and condensation. The use of steel rafters also made for a lighter type of house, since a 3in. rafter was as strong as a much larger, heavier wooden rafter. The gutter also came to be February 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 371 ! reduced, and made of east iron. Its smaller size threw a lesser sliadow. Anotiier of the improvements that occurred was the combination sUl and gutter for large curvilinear houses, the gutter being just above the sill and the base of the glass. The various tie devices for strengthening houses of varying widths came under review, and structures were shown up to as wide as 72ft. Large wide houses are regarded as the easiest to manage, since they remain more equable, fluctuate less in temperature, and are more like a piece of the great outdoor but under a roof. Sides 6ft. 6in. high are most frequent in these j larger houses, and the tendency is to adopt the 16in. by 24in. glass rather than 24in. by 24in. IWost of the I glass is either AA or B class. Very strong 29oz. glass j is necessary for the larger size of pane, and it is ques- tionable whether the increased amount of light com- pensates for the cost and risks. I The usual pitch for the roof of a house 64ft. or 72ft. I wide is 26 deg. : in fact this pitch or angle is used for I any house over 55ft. wide. Upon sloping ground the I hip span or three-quarter span is the most suitable, but I on the level ground the house with a long slope to the south, and the abrupt short "hip," was not recommended , and was really more expensive to build. j Houses for vegetable forcing, such as are used by market gardeners have low side walls — 16in. high. I One interesting fact about the large houses is that practically the same amount of ventilation appears to be sufficient for them as is necessary for smaller ones. Very powerful cog and dhain gearing is also a feature of the most modern houses. As much as 150ft. of sash can be operated easily by one man from one point by such gearing. The lesser cog wheels are contained within an oil cup and are covered in. Other points dwelt upon were the use of lapped j glass rather than budded, as a system of glazing, and I there is said to be a great saving in the coal bill where the lapped system is adopted. Growers were urged to lay their plans always, so as to allow for future expansion or additions. Pipe houses are desirable and very durable, but are not actually cheaper than iron frame houses. I The pictures shown were excellent examples and very varied. Views of the Davis establishment at Davenport, Ohio, and particularly of the boilers and heating ap- paratus, were also projected. At the conclusion of his lecture Mr. Cobb was accorded a rising vote of thanks. Chicago Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held in the La Salle Hotel on Thurs- day evening, Feb. 5. The meeting was well attended and important matters were discussed. A. Henderson was installed as vice-president, he being absent at the last meeting when the other oflicers were installed. The application of Clarence Smith, of Morton Grove, for membership was received. AffiUation The question of affiliating with the S. A. F. and O. H. came up for discussion, on which Geo. Asmus, J. F. Ammann, A. F. Poehlmann and others spoke. It seemed to be the general opinion that afSliation with the S. A. F. would be a benefit to both the members of the club and the national society, provided this could be accomplished in a way that would be agreeable to both. The dues to the Chicago Florists' Club are now $4 per annum, and it was the sense of the meeting that by raising the dues to $5, thus allowing SI as an annual membership fee to the S. A. F., the club would be will- ing to make that proposition to the next meeting of the executive committee of the S. A. F. This proposition would have to be ratified by a full vote of the club, and for this reason a motion was made by A. Henderson to defer action until the next meeting of the club so that all members could be duly notified that this matter would come up under a special order of busmess at the next meeting. J. F. Ammann, who is a member of the St. Louis Florists' Club, spoke in favor of all clubs affiliating with the 8. A. F., and stated that the great increase of mem- bership would call for a better representation at all forth- coming conventions than we now have. In the case of the various clubs affiliating, each club should send a dele- gate to all the annual conventions. These delegates should be elected by the clubs, and their expenses paid also by the clubs sending them to all conventions. Dele- gates sent in this way will pay more attention to the business of the national association than the ones who go purely for their own pleasure. Invitation From Indiana State Florists Chas. Loveridge of Peoria, president of the Illinois State Florists' Association, and J, F. Ammann of Ed- wardsville, secretary, were present at the meeting and talked enthusiastically of the prospects for their next an- nual meeting at Danville, on March 10-11. The Indiana State Florists had also agreed to meet with them. The Armory Building was an excellent one in which to hold ' an exhibition, and all the growers of novelties in Roses, Carnations, as well as all other stock in many different parts of the country, had all agreed to send exhibits of their stock. Both Mr. Loveridge and Mr. Ammann ex- tended a hearty invitation to all the members of the club and their friends to be with them at this meeting. Presi- dent French called the attention of the transportation committee to this fact, so that proper accommodations could be made for all who will attend from this city. Secretary Ammann stated that a red Carnation had been adopted as the badge for the members to be worn on this occasion. Rose Night It was decided that the club should hold a Rose Night at the next meeting, which will be held on Thursday evening, March 5. The secretary and the committee for the good of the club were instructed to notify the growers of Rose novelties and invite them to make an exhibit. The local press will be notified of this fact so that con- siderable publicity will be secured. Other Matters There is a movement on foot on the part of many growers in this State to secure better legislation in the sale of fertilizers, which should come under the State laws. A letter from the secretary of the State Board of Agriculture was read, in which he said among other things that while other States might need fertilizer, he thought the fine, rich, black soil of Illinois did not re- quire very much. President French appointed a com- mittee of three to investigate the matter and report at the next meeting. A. Henderson, August Poehlmann iind W. J. Keimel were named as the committee. Geo. Asmus spoke on the National Flower Show to be held in Philadelphia in 1916, and said that it was going to be the greatest show in the history of the S. A. F. These shows are a great stimulus to trade, and the flo- rists in all cities where they have been held always reaped a great benefit from them. President French gave a report from the Cleveland Carnation show, speaking in praise of the Carnations on exhibition, the table decorations and the general decora- tions of the show. The entertainment provided for the visitors was also highly spoken of. Some Recent Articles Some of the most important articles in recent issues of The Florists' Exchange are named hereunder aa a guide to new or occasional readers. Items from The Week's Work, the Nursery Department, and other regular features of the paper are not included: — Greenhouse manufacturing de- velopment in the East, story of, Dec. 13. Garden City, Dec. 13. HoUand bulb notes. Nov. 22. Imports of nursery stock for twelve months, Dec. 27. Lawns, preparation, making, sow- ing and maintenance of, Oct. S. A. Anderson The newly elected vice-president of the American Car- nation Society was born in Buffalo, N. Y., some forty years ago. After graduating from public school he was first employed in a dry goods store, but in 1887 entered the employ of W. J. Palmer, one of the leading florists of Buffalo. In 1892 he purchased the business of Lawrence & Giddings and has been successful from the start, all this owing to his up-to-date business methods. From a small space originally rented in a confectionery store Mr. Anderson has achieved the own- ership of one of the largest flower shops in Buffalo, and also conducts a branch shop on Elmwood ave. in connec- tion with his greenhouses. He is also State vice-presi- dent of the S. A. F. and O. H. Chrysanthemum symposii suits, Dec. 13. Chrysanthemums, A quart Century of, Dec. 20. Cypripediums, Winter flo' Dahlii in the North West, Dec. 13. Dahlia, the glorious, Dec. IS Diseases of Carnations, Jan. and Feb. 7. Eelworm, a new pest, Oct. 18. Evergreens in Winter, pro gatmg, Nov. 22. Express rates, the new, Jan. Favors, new floral, Jan. 24. Floral muflfs, Oct. 11. Florists' Club of the U. S. i Canada, Dec. 13. Florists' Round ^Table, Jan. Jan. 31. Florists' supply trade, Dec. 13 Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Dec. , favorite, Dec. Landscape gardening articles (il lus.). Sept. 20, Oct. 18. Marguerites and Wallflowers Propagation of nursery stock. Oct. 18. Parks and playgrounds, public, Dec. 13. Parcel post and catalogs, Nov. 22. Parcel post rates and rulings, Dec. " garding, Dec. 27. Peat, bacterised, Nov. Rose test gardens, Oct. 25. Roses under glass, Dec. 13. Roses of the garden, Dec 13. Roses, some good new. Dec. 13. Retail florists' business, review of the, Dec. 13. Soil disinfectants in horticulture, use of. Sept. 20. Seed trade, expansion of the, Dec. 13. Seed trade, progress in mail order business in 25 years, Dec. 13. Tax on , growing crops, Oct. 18. Tariff, the new. Oct. 11. Shrubs for forcing, Oct. 11. Sweet Peas, 25 years of. Dec. 13. Wholesale cut flower business, the, Dec. 13. Facts and Figures The population of the U. S. A. is about 90,000,000. It is calculated that the retail florists' business in the U. S. A. has increased four fold during the past twenty-five years. The most recent figures show that there are 456 cities with a total acreage of 75,542 devoted to parks, and valuation of $528,229,000, in this country. There are between 370 and 400 horticultural societies in America, not including bone-flde trade organizations. The well known Chrysanthemum named Ivory, was grown twenty-five years ago. This, with Cullingfordii and W. H. Lincoln, are still grown for the retail cut flower trade. There are estimated to be 2200 seed firms in the State of New York and 9000 men engaged in the business. The number of named varieties of Sweet Peas is fully 900. The Royal Horticultural Society of England was founded in 1804. It now has a membership of over 13,- 000. Hybrid Tea Roses are practically a new class since 1888, vet there are now 340 varieties. The" National Rose Society of America was started in 1899, some years after the English one. The latter has a membership of 6000. Its recent official catalog contains a description of 628 Roses. Two dozen public botanical gardens exist in our coun- try. In 1899 there were 8797 florists' concerns in the U. S. A., while in 1909 there were 1,817 more. ^ [ (0t)ituarg I 4^ Mrs. Anne Kent Mrs. Anne Kent, wife of John Kent, the veteran land- scajie gardener and florist, died at their home in South Knoxville, Wednesday, January 21, at the ripe age of 80 years. Mrs. Kent had been in failing health for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Kent came to America from England in 1867, where Mr. Kent was employed by the late Judge O. P. Temple. Mr. Kent was at one time manager and landscape gardener for the Famous Island Home Farm near Knoxville, and at the present time, at the age of 85 years, is a very active man and a trusted employee of Chas. L. Baum, where he has^charge of the bedding plants. '^ O. J. McN. 372 The Florists' Exchange confine themselves to the purely bread and butter sorts such as May Day and Enchantress. His West End cus- tomers wanted something better than mere street sorts. Quality before anything was desirable, and if growers persisted in producing only varieties such as could be found on the streets, they surely were killing the trade. All the London florists were needing something above the street sellers' mark. Big flowers were essential and he urged growers to handle the fancier varieties, even if it spelt a slight loss. He instanced the varieties Carola, R. F. Felton and Mary AUwood and stated that these were the types that the wealthy were prepared to buy, yet the retailer could not be sure of a supply. The Continental markets were absorbing the bulk of'the choicest English blooms and the London market was being loaded with the wastrels. British Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society A Conference On the evening of Jan. 27, about 30 members of this society convened at the Hotel Windsor, London, under the chairmanship of J. S. Brunton, and after a first- class dinner, the chairman started the business by asking Montague C. AUwood of Haywards Heath, to Jiddress the meeting. Some of the chief points in Mr. Affwood's remarks are included in the following notes: Chief Points .in Mr. Allwood's Address "What we want to arrive at in selling Carnation plants is a minimum retail price for yoimg plants of standard varieties, and if we cannot agree upon this then I maintain we had better adjourn. The 12c. advance in price for plants in Sin. pots is not suffi- cient. We must agree upon the percentage to be al- lowed between trade and retail prices, and the trade and retail price of novelties the first and second year. Today the common practice is to drop 24c. on the retail price of a novelty for the first year, and 12c. the second and third, and to .drop SO per cent, to the trade, the second year on novelties. I would suggest that this practice is entirely wrong; repeatedly we see the price of American novelties higher the second year than that of the British novelty, which costs twice as much in the first place. I agree that prices must be governed to a great extent by supply and demand, but there can be no rhyme nor "reason in these methods at present fol- lowed, particularly so now that novelties are more valu- able. And should the trade encourage the rooted cut- ting business for retail buyers, and should members of the P. F. C. S. have a special preference, also should we encourage sending plants carriage paid, etc., these are a few of the topics which call for attention. "Looking at the cut flower side of the business. ^ Here the difficulty is mudh more real and much more difficult to combat. Taking Covent Garden Market, the posi- tion is this: you send your flowers to a commission salesman and he returns you an average of what he sold your blooms for; you run all risk and pay all expenses, and can only offer up a silent prayer that prices will be good. You can eaU it what you like, but it certainly is not business. No other business in the world is con- ducted upon these lines; even farmers have better methods. It simply amounts to this: the salesman sends the grower just as much as he thinks will satisfy him. The only alternative is for the leading growers to fix the minimum selling price, and those unsold to be re- turned. However, if Covent Garden is missed entirely, and contracts are made direct ivith the retailer, then we can agree upon prices for the various grades of stock, and mark you, I believe the florist will receive better Carnations at a cheaper rate." Discussion and Action A. F. Dutton, W. H. Page, T. Mason, Laurence J. Cook, and others entered into a brisk discussion. The plant sellers supported Mr. AUwood in the main, while the cut bloom men were decidedly against the idea of dropping the markets. It could not be done, declared Mr. Page, nor could the system of averaging the prices be rectified. Prices fluctuated so much in a few hours that no other way of returning prices by the commission men is possible. ' In the end, a committee was formed for the purpose of drawing up a scheme regarding the regulation of prices of plants, the committee consisting of J. S. Brunton, chairman; M. C. AUwood, C. Engel- mann, I,. J. Cook, A, F. Dutton, Wm. Wells, Sr., C. H. Taudevin, W. H. Page, E. ,T. Wootcn, Chas. Blick, W. A. Sherwood and H. T. Mason. These gentlemen fully rep- resent the plant and cut bloom business. The Retailer and Carnationists R. F. Felton followed with some enlightening remarks on the importance of the Carnation to the retail florist. Mr. Felton amazed not a few by stating that fully £90,000 (sic) ($150,000) worth of' Carnations came in and went out of Covent Garden during the previous week, acknowledged as the duUest time of the year. He urged growers to take up the choice varieties, and not Roses fluctuate enormously at various periods of the year. At that moment best Richmonds were $3 a dozen, while Carnations were $1. In Midsummer the same grades of stock were about 12c. or less for good red Roses, whUe best Carnations would be 18c. This was an important factor to the florist, as it enabled him to avoid the necessity of raising and lowering his prices to such a huge extent. Flowers at dirt cheap rates ruined business. Many others who were present joined in the discus- sion, and as the conference lasted nearly three hours, it may be realized that much was said, although the dis- cussion was limited to about five minutes to each speaker. An abbreviated account of the conference is to be pub- lished, and possibly growers on your side may pick up a few pointers from the same when it appears. — T. A. W. DISEASES OF THE CARNATION GEORGE L. PELTIER Floricultural Pathologist, University of Illinois, Agricultural Experiment Station, Urbana, 111. (Concluded from 'paife o20) Carnation Bud Rot (Sporotrichum Poae) The bud rot of Carnations is a disease that did not receive much attention prior to 1908. In this disease, some buds deviate only slightly from the normal, others fail to expand to perfect flowers, while some never open. In severe attacks the flowers wither and turn brown. The petals wither first, followed by the other parts. A soft rot develops in the buds, resulting in a discolofa- tion of all the parts. In some cases, the fungus can be seen with the naked eye. There is commonly found associated with this fungus a mite which has no casual connection with the disease, but which may help in the distribution of the fungus. Here again control measures depend on ideal cultural conditions for the plants. Although bud rot may de- velop in sanitary houses, it is to be feared most where sanitary conditions do not prevail. The control and prevention depends then on the plants making a satis- factory growth under the best conditions possible. Affected buds should be gathered and burned. Suscep- tible varieties should not be grown n tra strong planti, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 pel 1000; 2>i-inch, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 The above are from true greenhouse-grown seed Roman }. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York City ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— Strong plants, 2W in. po:9, $2.00 per 100; 4-ln. pots. $6.00 per 100 Vinca Variegata, 1-year-old, 3-in. pots, $5.00 po SAPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS- Ready Feb. 15th, SI. 00 per 100, S6.00 pel 1000. Collingdale Greenhouses, ColUnSdale Pa. ASPARAGUS— Plumosus and Spreng 3-in., $4.00 per lOO. Sunny Side G R. F D. No. 7. Schenectady, N. Y. Continued to Next Page The Florists' Exchange 381 tEGONIAS— Lorraine and Gindnnatl, 2)4,- ' ' tings. Place your order low or May, June and July, STOCK FOR SALE in., from leaf cutting May, June and rantee satlsfacti R. J. Irwin, 71 Place your z jj:" BOUVARDIAS iOUVARDIA STOCK PLANTS— Single Pink and Red, SS.OO per 100. Orders taken for tooted- Cuttlnes, ready May and June, S20.00 ^ 1000. Cash with order. John Holt, North Vales, Pa. CARNATIONS EARLY CARNATION CUTTINGS. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME has proven II that was claimed for it last year, and will reat demand this season. Strong, healthy, joted stock. _ Place your order now for imm« r future delivery. 100 inXno'e ""i W.Ward 6.00 40. "(?.°W.Wird.'.V. .S12.00 8100. . 6.00 . 6.00 /hite Wondei ri>rgeous iloria (shell pink) •rincess Dagmar (deep c iampion (Dorner's new icarlet Wonder fink Delight j;K'HCTaid'.:: ::::::::: pXwl 'ellow £ yhiteE yhite Perfectioi IJmaWard.... 12.0 (Dorner's) Dorner's) . ')orothy Gordon. [lose Pink Enchai 'ocahontas , ictory 3.00 . Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. 1 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. DARNATION CUTTINGS ; New Tarledea of best commercial value. January and February deliveries. Place your jrder now to insure early delivery. Stock guaran- r"*- . 100 1000 .nchantress Supreme J6.00 150.00 "rloria. Best pink 12.00 100.00 llatchlcss. White 12.00 100.00 'hlladelphla. Pink 12.00 100.00 tlnceaa Dagmar 12.00 100.00 'tomer's Scarlet Champion 12.00 100 00 lerald, new red 6.00 60.00 'eUow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 ■■■ ■ 3.60 30.00 A very fine red 3.60 30.00 "Oder 3.00 26.00 ichantress 3.00 25.00 G""""" 3.00 26.00 ilovrarden 3.00 25.00 i'ory 3.00 26.00 ■««« 3.00 23.00 260 of one variety only at thousand rate. Send Jot my 1914 complat list 3. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St., New Yorli City. EW RED CARNATION PRINCE EDWARD E^y free bloomer. long stem, non-splitter; a most "fitablc vanety. . Rooted Cuttings, f 6-00 per 100. A. BEGERONAA h St. & Clinton Ave. NEWARK, N. J. jARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttings, Eachan- tresa. White Perfection, White Wonder, '^"'^i,^; "" W'^'*' «3.00 per 100, $26.00 per KM. Pink Wlnaor. White Winsor, May Diy, j!.50 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. kto, healthy stock. Ed. Buchtenkirch, Sea CUff, [RS. C. W. WARD— Plant early and It stands without a rival as the best dark pink Carna- ion in commerce. It is a bloomer, a shinner lid a keeper. 30,000 now In sand; $25.00 per 100. I can use White Perfection in exchange u.?lj°_-'-p^'^nton, Christiana Nurseries OonUnued to Next Columi] STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Each season it has been hard for us to take care of orders as a great many customers did not order until late in the season. This year we ad- vise placing orders early. We have a splendid supply to offer, stock guaranteed. 2K-INCH STOCK. 100 1000 Alice Salomon. Fine, large, early ^ white S12.00 SIOO.OO Golden Salomon. Light yellow, Xrt of Alice Salomon 25.00 n Summer 35.00 Chieftain. Rose-pink Bonnaffon.. 15.00 Mistletoe. Late white, just right for Thanksgiving 16.00 Smith's Ideal. One of the best late whites 35.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS of above... 12.00 100.00 Alice Salomon 60.00 Golden Salomon 20.00 BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES ROOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. 100 1000 Comoleta Yellow, Oct. 1 to 15 $3.00 S25.00 Aug. Dasse. Yellow, Nov. 1 3.00 25.00 Wm. Turner. White 3.00 25.00 Chas. Razer. White, Nov. 1 3.50 20.00 Chadwick Improved. White, Nov. 20. 3.00 26.00 W. H. Chadwick. White, Nov. 20. .. . 3.00 25.00 Naomah. White 3.00 25.00 Pacific Supreme. Pink 3.00 26.00 W. R. Brock. Pink 3.00 26.00 Chadwick Supreme. Pink 3.00 25.00 Many other varieties. Write for complete list. POMPONS. WHITE— Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New- berry. YELLOW— Merstham Tints. Baby, Qui- nola, Overbrook, Miss Julia, Allentown, Souvenir d'Or. PINK— Fancy Queen, Minta, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA. PA. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS For early delivery. Order now. Best new and standard varieties- STOCK GUARANTEED. Send for catalogue with full list ol descriptions. 100 1000 Alice Saloman, early white $7.00 $60.00 Golden Saloman ($3.00 per doz.).20.00 Chieftain. (Pink like Bonnaffon) . . 12.00 100.00 Indiana Summer. (Bronze Chadwick) $5.00 per doz.; 2}i-in. pots only. .36.06 Imp. Golden Chadwick (PoUworth's). 16.00 Ivory Supreme (new) 8.00 75.00 Wm. Turner 3.00 25.00 Golden Chadwick 3.O0 25.00 White Chadwick 3.00 26.00 Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwick). 3.00 26.00 Pink Gem and Ramapo 3.00 26.00 The followinff rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100. $20.00 pcr'^lOOC. WHITE VARIETIES— Eaton, Early Snow, E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood Hall, White Frick. Nonir.. YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton. Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory. Nagoya, Merry Jane, Brutus. Dolly Dimple, Golden Eagle, Comoleta. PINK VARIETIES— W. R. Brock, Patty, Pmk Frick. Winter Cheer, Hirondale. RED VARIETIES— Hnrwood. CuUingfordii, In- The following, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000: WHITE VARIETIES— Ivory. PoUy Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance. YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (Bonnaffon se- lected stock), yeUow Polly Rose, Golden Glow, PINK VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivory, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Amorita. Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered 'MUMS, Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d ., New York. TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— Grown cool and true to name, $1.60 oer 100; $12.50 per 1000. WHITE; Kalb, Merza, Nontero, Chadwick, Bonnaffon, Beatrice May, Nonin (best Christmas white). PINK: Wm. Duckham, Unaka, Chadwick Supreme. Pink Show, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enguehard. YEL- LOW: Golden Cflow, Col. Appfeton, Miss Jo- sephine, Chrysolora, Nagoya, Golden Wedding, Bonnaffon. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 2000 Yellow Bonnaffon, sand Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 1000, or will take unrooted Carnations in exchange. A. A. Laub, New Hamburgh, N. Y. CmERARJAS ^^^ CINERARIAS— Half dwarf, large flowering, jusl right for Easter, 4-in., ready for 6-in., 10c. each. $8.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, CINERARIA GIGANTEA— 5-in., well-shaped plants, clean and vigorous, in bud, $26.00 per 100. Cash with order- HiHcrest Nursery, Corry, Pa. ^^^^^ CVCLAjaENS CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS Giant flowering from very best strain obtain- of giving satisfaction. Ear^ planting will make best plants for next Christmas. Bright Christmas red $3.50 $30 00 Bright pink. . . 3.60 30.00 White with red eye 3.50 30 00 Pure white 3.50 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) 4 50 40 00 250 or more at 1000 rate. R. J. Irwin. 71 W. 32rd St.. New York. N. Y Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE DAHLIAS — In separate colors, any color, SI. 50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. In choice mixture of 25 varieties, including all types and colors, put up , equal amounts of each kind, $2.00 per 100, DAHLIAS— Large stock of field-grown Dahlfas. Enth-e clumps; colors red, white, pink, yellow; named sorts, $6.00 per 100. Our selection from YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety we have been growing with great success the past two seasons. Price, per 100, strong plants, $6.00. i Weiland & FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra fine, weU established, in all varieties, including Cyrtomium and Aspidium, 2>i-in., 83.00 per 100; strong, 3-in., $6.00 per 100. COCOS WEDDELLIANA, fine. 2M-in.. $12.00 ""boston FERNS, weU established bench plants, $3 60 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. R06SEVELT FERfe, best ol the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- pact plant. Strong bench plants, S6.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT and BOSTON FERN RUN- NERS, for April and May delivery, nice, clean stock, with 2 to 3 fronds, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per Get busy and place your order now before they are all sold. These are extra good value. Send for complete Catalog. R. S. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— 3000 Nutt, Grant, Hill, Buch- ner, Lawrence and Poitevine, from 2H-in. and 3-in. pots, $15.00 per 1000. First check for $40.00 takes the lot. Fox Hall Farm, R. F. D. No. 2, Norfolk, Va. GERANIUMS— Double Whit fine, healthy, st( make nice plants I GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, extra so stock, $3.00 per 100. Cash with ore J. M. and C. L. Backus, Groton, N. Y. GLADIOLUS REMOVAL SALE OF GLADIOLUS Augusta, 1st size, $10.00 per 1000; 2d size. $8.00 per 1000. Brenchleyensis, 1st size, $8 00 per 1000; 2d size, $6.00 per 1000. America, 2d size, SS.OO J^ight X White^2d size_, $5.00 per 1000; Ashtabula, Ohio. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety 'with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3000 fine plants in 2}^-in. pots at $6.00 per 100; 845.00 per 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson and Perkins Company, Newark, New York. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. frey Callas, out of 3-inch pots, fine plants, $3.00 per 100. Cash, please. Frederick Holtke, Cor. 6th and Broad Sts., Orlstadt, N. J. MEXICAN IVY, CUT— Resembles Farleyensis Fern, keeps like Galax. Fresh stock SOc. per 100; $7.00 per 1000, by Parcel Post. Eastern MYRTLE— Vinca Minor, clumps that can I divided up into 3 to 5 plants, orders taken no for early Spring deliveries; $3.50 per 100, S30.C per 1000. Cash with orders. E. K. Baumani State College, Pa. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 > A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other ET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, f-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVIllf.AlA : dehvery, . 1.. $11.00 p 1000; 6000 for $60.00. No. 2. 3-0 mm., »s.5U per 1000; 6000 for $40.00. Jack. son & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 2-yr. transplanted well branched. $7.00 per 100; 12 to 18-m.. fine, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, as good at the be.t; no charge for packing. Chaa. Black, Higbtstown, AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in., $2 0 per 100, $ 16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft.. $20.00 per lOCO; 3 to 4 (t.. $3.60 per 1 1000. Southside Nurseries. Chester, .60 per 1 . $30.00 Rutherford, N. J. POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS— The true Christmas Red Variety. Extra strong plants — ~.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Large plants. Roman J. Irwin ,71 W. 23d St., N. Y. ifilla WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for 2-in. pots of the following Roses: Lady Hillingdon, Rich- ond, Mrs.__Taft, Killarney Queen and Pink from. Write, for N.F" Selei . pkt. 60c., pkt. 25c., oz. Improved, splendid mix- Trimardeau. $1 60. Cassier's oiants improvea, spK ture, tr. pkt. 60c., oz. $5.00. Trimardea Bronze Colors, Golden Pure Yellow, Lord Beacons- field, Purple. Pure White. Yellow with eye. White with eye. Each variety separate, tl. pkt. 30c., oz. ASPARAGUS HATCHERI SEEDS— $4.00 per 1000. Seedlings, 75c. per 100. True greenhouse- grown seed. Cash with order. M. Grohmann, Wheatfield Greenhouses, North Tonawanda, N. Y. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— New, separated seeds, 20 oz. mailed, $1.25; 5 lbs. S4.35. F. N. Hadden, 326 Washington St., Providence, R. I. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True Silver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, ready for immediate delivery. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 2}i-ln. pot plants, ready January Ist, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Giant White, 2K-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000, ready for Immediate delivery. R. J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d Street, New York City. SNAPDRAGONS— The best commercial varieties; good, clean stock for planting now; Dark Crim- son. Silver Pink, Dark Pink and Mammoth White. 2K-.in^pot^, $3.00 per_10q; Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 n. 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. FOR SALE— Ramsburg, Silver Pink Snapdragons. Rooted Cuttings and 2Ji-in. pots, $1.50 and $3.00 per 100. Vincas, 21i-in. anti 3K-in.. $2.00 and $5.00 per 100. Cash. Tripp Floral Co., Walton, WHITE GIANT SNAPDRAGONS— Seedlings, Sl.OO per 100; transplanted, $1.50 per 100; from 2}4-m. pots. $2.00 per 100. Henry Eichhok, Classified Advertisements continued on page 382 382 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— New England Silver Pink and Golden YeUow. The yea/s best seUers. Rooted Cuttings, S1.60 per 100. Jerry Brookins & Son Orchard Park, N. Y ong, $4.00 per : delivery. Wiii Ute Bros., Medina, N. Y. MISCEIiLANEOUS COLEUS— Fancy varieties, 10 kinds, 2-in., S1.50 per 100. Beauty of Nice, Stocks, 2-in., fine, S2.50 per 100. SpiriKas— Gladstone. 6 and 7-in. pots, fuH of buds, will bloom in two weeks, 35c. and 50c. each; S3.60 and S5.00 per doz.; Queen Alexandra, 6-in. pots, just right for Easter, S5.00 per doz. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5-6-7-8-in. pots, 1. 2, 4, 5, 6 buds per plant, 12Hc. per bloom; in 15-in. tubs, fine specimens, well started for early Spring, S4.00 each. I can spare 500, 5-in. pots of Giganteum Easter Lilies, 2 ft., 3, 4, 5 blooms per plant, fine stock, buds about i4 in. long, some larger, 10c. ■•---• S8.00. Mu with order, and Greenhouses, R. F. N.y, jom for Spring stock. Cash Kopper, Rosendale Nurseries ' " 63, Schenectady, Cycas palm leaves of all sizes from 12 in, Cycas plants from two-leaf seedlings tem with 9 ft. spread of leaves. Aspidistra lurida pot grown, good Pandanus Veitchii, small plants foi Arundo Donax, var. and green. A. E. Outerbridge, Sunnylands. —Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pin! Enchantress, Beacon, Rooted Cuttings, S2.50 pe 100, 820.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS— Poite vine, Ricard, Castellane, 2'A.in. pots, S2.50 pe per 100 and up. New"Seed,aem 25c. per oz., S3.00 per lb., by mail. Benjamin Connell, Florist, MerchantvUIe, N. J. SALVIA BONFIRE— Strong, healthy plants from seed bed, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. H. F. Morris, ColUneswood. N. J. FUCHSIAS— 1500 Little Beauty, just shifted 4-in., pan 2!^-in., S3.50 per 100. Remit cas Cornell and Mayer. Nanticoke. Pa. VEGETABLE PLANTS Beets and Lettuce Plants The finest we hare < BEET PLANTS, 25c. per 100 ; $1.50 per 1000. LETTUCE PLANTS, 20c. per 100 ; S1.25 per 1000. The Old Dominion Plant Co. Boi 106. NORFOLK. VA. Plant Catalogue on Request FOR EXCHANGE FOR EXCHANGE— Vincas. 2M-in. and 3><-in. and Snapdragons, 23^-in., for standard Cuttings N. v." FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— For $1250 i _ at $3600 in 2H acres of land and greenhouse range of 14,000 sq. fl. of glass and m stock llx- tuies, tools, etc., valued at $1800, making a total of S5300. Property is located at Bedford Hills, N. Y., five mmutes' walk from station. For full particulars as to full value of property in which this equity rests, and of amount of mortgage on property, list of stock, etc., inquire of Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 2Sth St., New York City. FOR SALE — 8 greenhouses, newly constructed, 30,000 sq. ft. of glass located in oil section of Pennsylvania; growing Roses, Carnations Retail store in city of 20,000. Will I sold at low figure. Apply V. V., care Tl Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next2,Column FOR SALE OR RENT FOR RENT OR SALE- house business doing good retail trade in a city opie in New York State, all stocked. " ' ' ' Poughkei 3d retail trade i U people m New York Sta Address Geo. Relyea, Orchard Pla. FOR SALE— Near old established retail . J. Green, 757 Campbell Ave., West Haven, FOR SALE — 4 iron frame greenhouses, one 22x75 . two 18x65 even span; and one. 18x75, H span complete or separate; also large quantity of glass pipe, boilers, ventilating apparatus, etc. L Suesserman, 104 Ridgewood Ave.. Newark, N. J. FOR SALE— About two acres of ground with two greenhouses, also house situated in central part of city of Danbury. For further information, inquire of C. E. Armstrong, Box 7. Danbury. Conn. FOR SALE— Nine greenhouses, ten acres land; at extremely low price; near New York; write for particulars. Address T. N., care The Florists' FOR SALE — Florist store, established; best loc in_New York City;Jease. low rent; S900.0 • ■ ■ ' Exchange. Address T. M., care The Floris FOR SALE— A firs flower shop, complete SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bargains We offer the very lowest prices on both New and Second-tland All sizes in stock ready for immediate ship- ment. We cut pipe to sketch. Send us your Inquiries and get our prices before buying elsewhere. It will pay you. Eagle Pipe Supply Co., inc. 29 Howard St., N. Y. City GLASS— 8x10, $1.50 box of 90 pa Hot Bed Sash, 6 it. SOc. each, son & Bro., 108 S. Fredericli St, filled . $1.00 each. Metropolitan Material Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE— Flo: Box, latest style, W ," care'' The '] MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO BUY— Complete WANTED TO BUY— A tree-moving description and price. Address W. B., Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO LEASE OR BUY— 5000 to 15,000 ft. of glass, doing retail business. Central or East Central New York preferred. Address V. WANTED TO RENT— By reputable gr about 8000 ft. of glass and small acreage, New York. Address V. X., care The Flo Exchange. Cheap. W. L. Jone Detroit, Midi. None of us is working overtime, and while the scarcity of stock is relieved, a steady demand keeps things moving along nicely yet. A fact which causes a good deal of business loss is the poor quality of Ameri- can Beauty Roses. The last few ship- ments are of better color, yet the stems are so weak that few of the regular Beauty buyers care for the long grade stock, and rather do without them. Growers of Dutch bulbs are put to a great loss by many apparently sound bulbs in Tulips, as well as various grades of Hyacinths, coming blind. Thousands upon thousands of bulbs arc reported to act that way ; yet nobody seems to be able to explain the real cause. Some one claims that all bulbs shipped on the steamer Rotterdaim were bad because they suffer in the deep hold of the boat. At the same time there come reports from others of heavy losses of bulbs which were shipped in other boats. Another reason for this loss is the early shipping ; bulbs arriving during our hot spell in September and lying about in the potting sheds, thereby losing their vitality. At any rate this important question is one your local readers would like very much to solve. Feank Danzeb. Kansas City, Mo. Stock is coming into Kansas City a little more freely than at any time for several months past, while growers in the immediate vicinity of the city also are cutting moi:e flowers. The past week, while extremely cold, has provided more sunshine than usual, and flowers of all classes are coming on nicely. All of the growers have burned coal heavily during the past week, the gas era apparently being gone for all time. Gas has not been used extensively in Kansas City flower circles for several years past. Gas as a fuel has never been very satisfactory at best, and rare indeed is the grower now using it. Business has been exceptionally brisk, considering the season of the year, fu- nerals and social events combining to keep florists working to capacity. The meeting of the Kansas City Flo- rists' Club, scheduled to be held on Fri- day, February 13, was cancelled because of the cold weather. None of the mem- bers of the club objected to going out in the cold, but it was thought wise to post- ,pone the meeting in order to allow florists to attend to their furnaces in person. A recent visitor was C. D. Perkins, of Newark, N. J., who was much pleased with the results of his establishment's Lilac campaign. While the Lilacs are of ■exceptionally high grade, Mr. Perkins was particularly impressed with the way in which florists of this country rallied to the support of the movement. While all of the high class retailers will continue to import many blooms which are best grown in other countries, all welcomed American-grown Lilacs warmly. Some of the Kansas City growers are planning a trip to St. Joseph, Mo., in the near future for the purpose of look- ing over the establishment of Stuppy Bros., at that place. The growers in question have built up a splendid reputa- tion around Kansas City. Of more than casual interest to florists was the recent announcement that much attention will be paid to the flowers on the nlaza of the-new passenger depot, re- cently completed at a cost of Several mil- lion dollars. An oval about 500ft. long and 200ft. wide will be a feature of the plaza, and on this area will be planted t!ie flowers and grass. M. E. C. Winter-Flowering Cypripediums These plants are easy to cultivate, and are procurable in species and hybrids in any quantity to give a succession of use- ful durable flowers from the end of Sep- tember until April. There are few orchids more suitable to cultivate. This is the only class of orchids that the uninitiated can with safety look to for a satisfactory re- ailt for labor expended. They require a liber! the during the Summer, when the plants are making their growths, ample root moisture ; in fact, at no period of the year must the plants be permitted to remain dry at the roots for a prolonged period. Repotting is best attended to immediately after flowering, using clean, well drained pots, and a compost of peat and chopped sphagnum moss, two-thirds of the former to one of the latter, with sufficient sand to render the compost porous. The pots should be just suffi- ciently large to contain the plants com- fortably, and the compost made moderate- ly firm about the roots. In districts where the atmosphere is clear and pure, considerable advantage is derived for the plants by potting in a mixture of fibrous loam added to the above compost. Among these may be included such species as Charlesworthii, Spicerianum, villosum, Boxallii, Fairrieanum, and the endless varieties of C. insigne. The hybrids de- rived from^ the intercrossing of the dif- ferent species and secondary crossed hy- brids are too numerous to attempt to" enumerate, but we would direct particu- lar attention to Leeanum in its many forms ; Calypso, as a late one ; and the whole of the hybrids derived from the influence of C. Fairrieanum. Carnation Queri leries H Using Niteate op Soda on Caen. IIONS.— Please let us know how muc nitrate of soda to use to a gallon of watd to water the Carnation beds and how r dissolve the soda. — B. B., Ohio. — For use on the soil of the Camatic benches dissolve nitrate of soda in wati in the proportion of one teaspoonful i| the former to three gallons of the lattei Sulphate of Coppee Speat foe Ca NATIONS. — How much shall I use of so phate of copper to spray Carnations, at how dissolve it? We tried to dissolve in hot and cold water, but did not su eeed. — B. B., Ohio. — Sulphate of copper spray is made ll dissolving one pound of sulphate of col per in 20 to 25 gallons of water. It wi' dissolve more quickly if the sulphate i copper is crushed into small pieces ( pulverized, and if hot water is used. Pruning Rose Bushes Is the month of April the right tin to prune rambler and hybrid perpetu and outdoor tea Roses? Should rai biers be just thinned out and canes shor ened a little, and should hybrid pe petual and tea Roses he pruned to thr eyes?— A. C. P., N. J. — The month of April is a favoi'ab one for pruning Rose bushes. Cut all I the wood out of the ramblers of 19] growth and the poorest of 1912. Mere shorten the growth of 1913 back to whei three eyes on the stronger growth, one eye on the weaker. Cut out ent the very weak branches. Conditions Affecting Germinatior The vagaries of seeds with respect germination are well known ; but the fa tors which determine the erratic hehaviij are by no means understood. Seedsmi have discovered and put in practice vai ous methods for enforcing the germinatii, of ditficult subjects, but it is only recent that a systematic attempt has been mai to investigate the causes which restri the germination of various refractoi seeds. Recent work by Messrs. Munera and Zapparoli carried out in the expel mental station for Italian agriculture, ai summarised in the Botanisches Centra blatt has for an object the classifieati( of seeds according to their behavior exposed to various conditions of humi ity. These observers find that variaH in moisture have a markedly different feet on diverse seeds. In the case of su( plants as Avena fatua, Galium Apari: Papaver Rhoeas, and others, they f that germination is greatly accelerati when the seeds are kept alternately for long period in a dry place, and for a she period in moist air. Other seeds germina more rapidly when they are exposed S' ternately for equal periods to dry and j moist air; but though the rate is ii creased the percentage of germination [ reduced by this process. In this categoi are such seeds as those of Rapistru rugosum, Sinapis arvensis, Salvia pr| tensis, Abutilon Avicennae and Oen thera biennis. The germination of some seeds is u infiuenced by changed conditions oi^^\ midity — for example, Convolvulus sepiui: Solanum nigrum, and others. In the cases, although the seeds remain ali^ the percentage of germination is ve low. The seeds of Leguminosae, Vicj Cracca, V. hirta, Lathyrus Aphaca, ai' Daueus Carota germinate "in gusts"- [ by instalments, and variations in amou:l of moisture do not break this habit. Lastly, certain seeds do not genhini| at all unless they are exposed alternate to dry and to moist air. If maintained a moist place they remain alive, but i not grow. To this class belong Pai cum Crus-Galli and Rumex crispus. . Although the seeds on which these c periments were made are, for the mo part, those of native "weeds," cultiv tors and others especially interested the germination of garden or farm. see may gain hints of no small usefulness j a study of this interesting work of _t Italian scientists. — Gardeners' CJironii (Brit.). Nearly 10,000 subscribe for TH EXCHANGE and we are gainii new Readers weekly. ;bruary 11, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 383 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses i from their local in thesecolumns; thus avail mselTes of the opportunities for extension of trade which are Albany, n ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- given and satisfaction guaranteed. ESTABLISHED 1842 N. Y. I Niirtanfnan Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. «i|i, Ttlephoae or TeleEriph. AU ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION 1 ESTABLISHl BALTIMORE AND VICINITY J. DAN BLACKISTONE 321 N. Howard Street BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The iieat Bowers and prompt servici out-of-town or Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA est View Floral Co. Chje Cut Flowers for all occasions delivered promptly anywhi Some Factors in Retailing Flowers Paper by Irunn Bertermann of Indianapolis, read befo the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs, ' Convention at Ithaca, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1914- ^^^^OhE ways of our people are changing, going I'ISH^ forward to greater and better things. The gH^JB flower business has not been overlooked and r^^^^ the great striving, the intense energy dis- played has caused search for new material, and for a better way of doing things. At intervals there appears an individual, a veritable business Napoleon, better equipped, better trained, who outshines his fellow men and puts the retailing of flowers on a higher plane than before. The crude methods of twenty years ago are no longer adaptable to the disposition of flowers in the larger centers. It takes modern ways, modern thought and particularly the young blood and zeal, plus the ad- vantages offered in the larger Universities of the country. Five Salient Points The five salient points in the retailing of flowers, in- door trimming, salesmanship, constructive arrangement, delivery and advertising, when organized harmoniously, then properly generaled, bring about the best results. Window space is valuable, and must at all times be put to its highest earning capacity. In cities where thou- BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street We accept wire oTdcn.^ cbargea collect. BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN AU, NIGHT Carbone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street BOSTON, MASS. 124 Tremont Street BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" ^ 11 flowered Cattleya with plush ribbon plumosus ai ''imgement by Mas Schling, New York. > match the blooms and Asparagus base Seel5th.RetaiI_page^ l A Presentation Basket Arrangement by Geo. M. Stumpp, New York 384 The Florists' Exchange BOSTON BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue very facility for filling trade orders _.LtisfactoriIy, and delivering promptly at residence, hotel, steamer and tiiratre r«j. Prospect 1768 in Brooklyn, New York and vicinity. . Broqklj^n IU^0U N.Y, Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 nywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. •LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New York cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. ' Telegraph Delivery Associs*--! CAMBRIDGE MASS. Flowera for Harvard CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass I^ASSSS^ Flowers CHICAGO ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Extended to all FlorlsU JULIUS BAER ®, FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE ~7/) Z^^r/^. CLEVELAND, J§plAm4)^. OHIO ' 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL sands pass a window daily, no effort in tasteful windows is wasted. Unlike other commodities, flowers bring with them a refreshing change at short intervals. The beau- tiful Spring flowers as" Jonquils, Hyacinths, Lilacs and Sweet Peas permit one scheme of suggestive decoration. Stately Lilies, Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Acacias so closely associated with Eastertide, then gorgeous baskets of Peonies, Daisies, or perhaps a bank of Roses, are most saleable when shown in the window. Summer with its Hydrangeas, Golden Glow, Asters, and hardy peren- nials offer an inviting field for the window decorator, and in the northern cities he often obtains wonderftd results. Ciirysanthemums and Rubrum Lilies or perhaps newer varieties of Roses or Carnations, prove an Autumn at- traction. At no other place is it possible to see such beautiful and varied stock as in a florist's window at Christmas. Well finished wreaths of berries and evergreens, elegant flower plant baskets, cut flower water baskets, artistic boxes of cut flowers, old-fashioned bouquets, corsages of orchids, varying in price from $1 to $25, all give the successful dealer room for thought and an inspiration for greater things. The flower shop window advertising in Fifth Avenue at holiday time is reflected over the country by tlie many who carry the scenes in word or memory to far distant Salesmanship; the all important factor in disposing of flowers, is too many times underestimated. On it de- pends very much the entire outcome financially. A good salesman "must be able to satisfy at all times. To win trade and maintain it under all sorts of circumstances demands bright, energetic thought and action. One needs be a shrewd judge of human character, be cour- teous and find friends upon all occasions, be able to for- mulate new ideas in the use of flowers, and outclass com- petitors in the art of merchandising them. Constructive arrangement, although taught in several schools, is best acquired through years of experience and knowledge of the exact needs at any one time. It takes an artist to arrange a lovely spray of flowers, much de- tailed thought for a large decoration, decided taste in making a funeral arrangement. On patience in con- structing a Colonial nosegay and clever ability in de- manding praise for the flower scheme at a dinner party. A captain of industry and ingenuity may use his highest ability in combining flowers in innumerable ways, for they must always be novel and worthy of the minutest inspection. It is a noble striving to furnish things beau- tiful at the time of birth or death, or in sending them to those we love or in whose grace we would stand higher. Telegraphing Orders The close relationsliip between inhabitants of one city with those of another has caused a new channel for the outlet of flowers. These are being used for the further- ance of business and social affairs at a distance. Tele- graphing of flowers is not a new idea, but it has been wonderfully stimulated of late through the efforts of a national organization. A crude estimate of the amount of flower orders, in and outbound throughout the coun- try, places the same at over a million dollars annually. The amount of telegraph business transacted by a first- class flower shop in a city of over 200,000 approximates •fiOOO to $8000 annually. When it is considered that only one in twenty-five of the public is aware at present of this method of being represented, it is only logical to conclude that the opportunity is a good one. Prompt Delivery Delivery and promptness should be synonymous in the flower business. It does not matter so much what means are employed to do so, as to have flowers at a specified time. The automobile, with its great conveni- ence and adaptability to temperatures, has, of course, outdistanced all other means of delivery. Messengers in the large -cities are a combination necessity in bring- ing the price per package to a reasonable basis. Four messengers should be required for every auto in service. The average price of a package delivered by messenger in cities over 50,000 population is twenty-five cents; that by automobile thirty-five to sixty cents. By llie use of both the cost is cut to a satisfactory figure of thirty to forty cents jier package. Advertising Advertising, the life of the flower business, plays an enormous part in each day's transactions. Beautiful shop windows are an important advertising medium. The pulling properties of the same being readily tested bv displaying an attractive article for a certain number of days and noting the amount of direct sales from that jjarticular department. It is obvious that it is essential to select some article for daily sale. The auto, aside from its intended purposes, is undoubt- edly a fine advertising medium. What difference if one pays a certain sum, say $500 annually, for a stationary ad., or a moving signboard, painted on three sides and appearing before thousands in the prominent thorough- fares daily at indirect cost. ; A conservative method of advertising is that of de- pending upon elegance in the arra COLORADO SPRING!; COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Stre ^he DENVER, COLOi !ParkJ!toralCo. ^'^J^T^^^ 1643 Broadway Z^^^^'^J^ reached by Express. Orders promptly Blled. Usual discount ^t^^^ir^ DETROIT,! MICH. If we fill your order, our h ALBERT POCHELON,' .q>^ DETROIT, MICK '^ ^ Broadway and Grati We cover «n MicBigan points and large SKtions of Ohio, ^ TEXAS ^> FALL RIVEl MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Po:i HENRY SMITH, graXiiapidj.mii, MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED < HARTFORD, C0<. 526 Asylum { Artistic Workers in Flo'ti Your Ordera Solicited HARTFORD, C0I1 Store, 752 Main Street GEORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn "FLOWERS" 187 Main Stet Highland Park Greenhous '/sTnd'sr HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOI! Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of <^^ Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ^ _ ORDERSFCR TEXAS of flowers HOUSTON, IE IS It Simply Admits of no Argument No printed matter in recent years has done moi f«| the spread of the retailer's business than the HO)' Design Book, issued by The Florists' Exchange. S'F opy, 3Sc. One hundred copies, $20.00. The Florists' Exchange 385 7MJJ J Q'I'heFlorisi yf^£ i ^i ^ ^J 36 West Foray th Si South and Southwest Tezaa Salllnfls from Galveaton Jft. JK JCuhlmann, florist 2607 JACKSON ST, S. W, Phone. H.dlty 1926-2330 2S26 WASHINGTON ST., Oi)p. Gknwood Cemeterj S. W.. Phone. Taylor 828-1081 FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET crosses Phone. Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. impt and effiaent service r Ohio and Indiana. Bertei Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FU. , and South Georgia jwuits. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue ±loWers Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. OHN A. li^I^I^ER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. ^icHLER Bros, Co, WilJ. take care of all orders for Central Kentucky D. REIMERS ,®[i!)a§wa[L[Li. w. and particular service rendered. This sometimes proves impracticable in the face of aggressive opposition. Newspaper advertising, the old favorite, has lost none of its popularity, particularly where it is noted that one Chicago retailer pays $30,000 per annum for space. He advertises only specific articles and takes advantage of market conditions, 3000 American Beauty Roses, then 130,000 Violets, or 8000 Roses are among his sales recorded in day. The flower shop window advertising in Fifth Avenue at Holiday time is reflected over the country by the many who carry the scenes in word or memory to far distant points. The most accurate percentage obtainable as to the cost of selling flowers would leave a varying lot of figures on the hands of the aspirant selling them, but a fair distribution as gained from innumerable conversa- tions, comparisons and experience would be as follows: Material, 50 per cent.; delivery, 6 per cent.; advertising, 4 per cent.; rental, 5 per cent.; light, heat, bo.xes, tele- grams, telephone, moss wire work, accessories, 6 per cent.; wages, 14 per cent; loss in flowers, 3 per cent.; Miscellaneous, 3 per cent., leaving a much varying margin profit of 10 per cent. Another retailer of that city depends upon sending out 15,000 attractive folders monthly, reasoning that he reaches the best people at short intervals, so the ad- vice is plain: Advertise, Mr. Retailer, advertise. Novelties One of the particular needs in stimulating interest and resultant sales is that of novelties. It takes thought and care to produce something worthy and new, but as we are appealing to the sense of the beautiful in the ply- ing of our wares, it is highly essential that a prosperous flower shop be made a composite of original and clever combinations. The supply houses with their wealth of baskets, chiffons, vases and pins do much in aiding novel flower arrangements. These form an essential link be- tween flower producer and consumer. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Ophelia and Killarney Brilliant Roses, also the orchid type of Sweet Peas are among the various latter day creations of the growers, but it will take many ideas in presenting them to bring forth a proper buying response from the public. Salesmanship The production of flowers has reached a high state of efficiency. It has enabled the grower to offer exquisite flowers in quantity and quality, so the problem is no longer one of production. It is one of merchandizing the article. The eyes of the whole body of florists arc searching for those who may dispose of quantities of them, not at a holiday period, not when they are scarce and self-selling to a degree, but upon the storemen who have the capacity, the acuteness to place them before the people in such a way of irresistibility that quantities may be disposed of at a definite peri MERIDEN, CONN. 1 all Connecticut orders. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. IS Floral Co. The JOHN MONSON, Best Service to all Points in the Northwest 1I7l_»44_ J MINNEAPOLIS, MINN ▼ ▼ Ol IXCt* H. B. WHITTED, Prop. MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception S Careful attention ^ given all orders i^osemont Sardens ^'""'^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catharine St., W. NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries throughout the State and to all steamsiiip docks in FreahlFlowers and best service. Hoboken, N. J, and New York. PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street We do the most eitensive Floral and Steamer Work in the State. Supply Advts. will be found on pages 388-389 LooisvilfeMy: LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave Floral Orders Promptly FlIled;for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS 6 Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS MADISON. WIS. lentschler Floral Co. Fformerly CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING FACILITIES FOR WISCONSIN Idiewild Greenhouses "ti Interior of flower shop of Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., New Yorit — See iexl 386 The Florists' Exchange ^if. If fl * 883 Broad St. 7yet[i/W.ijp^ NtWARK, N. 1. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to steamers at Hoboken and New York. ^^^ Q^^^^' ^^^^^^^^^^yi^rty rEXAS,r LOUISIANA- AND MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TAKEN CARE OF 4^^^ IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 OurMotto:THE GOLDEN RULE We Guarantee Sadafaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue : FLORIST 48th Street NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue aQ ordcn from unknown NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Utia for executiiig Trade Orden cater New York «n NEW YORK 42 West 28tli Street and also have c the same stroke, making countless thousands love and appreciate flowers, thus furthering not only their own business and that of the wholesaler, but that of the producer who employs from ten to four hundred men. The intensive method of merchandizing flowers en- acted in some of the larger cities of the country (like a blower in the fire-box), is productive of quick results if properly handled, but like all intensive methods must be understood and put on a basis where there will be no flareback. It is possible, through the right kind of advertising and salesmanship, to sell thousands of one kind of flower at a remarkably low price by watching the markets close- Iv. This enables the grower and commission house to rid themselves of a great weight at an opportune time and the retailer to gain favor by offering a choice article at a most reasonable figure. A well known florist dur- ing the last holiday period, disposed only of staples, such as Violets, Lily of the Valley, orchids, a few kinds of Roses, and one particular kind of made-up basket. These he advertised profusely, and at a price remunera- tive, but still below the usual market price. He obtained a low quotation by buying large quantities, and reported a most satisfactory result of his venture. The Cost and Profit One of the most diificult features in the retail man- agement is that of cost system. The perishable char- acter of the commodity handled makes this a trouble- some feature, but an essential one, nevertheless. We have many proprietors of the retail shops throughout the country who, in their artistic temperament, forget that it is more important to keep up a certain standard of profit than to receive the thanks of a satisfied patron. A certain large proportion of retailers are also pro- ducers, and it is with them that the knowledge of cost is most essential, but is in a majority of instances sadly neglected. Specialization in the retaiUng of flowers akin to other lines of business is being practised more each year. It is, in fact, necessitated by the broad lines assumed in the stocks carried. Unless there be unusual advantages, it is much safer and entails less work, to operate a flower shop noted for quahty in a few kinds of work. This enables the proprietor to keep a much closer cost system, and to obtain the reductions coincident with large purchases and outputs. The dealer who handles all lines of the trade successfully, is the exception rather than the rule. The store dealer should figure at least 100 per cent, above cost in disposing of flowers. The grower should also charge from forty to seventy-five per cent, as his margin. Rarely is it found, however, that the owner of a range of houses charges 40 per cent to 75 per cent. gross profit for production, and then again 100 per cent, gross profit at retaU. In many instances he charges less than 100 per cent, retail profit, and no growing profit at the greenhouses. Why? Because he doesn't calculate properly, and flowers seem to "just grow somehow." Has it occurred how well the large and permanently successful firms look after details? Are they large be- cause they deal only in great things, or have such firms gained large results and had important business in- trusted to them simply because prepared for the main goals through their mastery and close attendance to the smaller ones? How faithfully an employee looks after the large is- sues, but how everlastingly it falls to the watchful man- ager to see that the key to the machine is not wanting. How pleasantly easy it is to put ten dollars' worth of flowers in an eight dollar arrangement, to deliver quickly when well prepared to do so at rush times, or to have a fine trade after years of careful attention to the lesser, but highly important tasks. Is it not reasonable to assume that flower stores where the owners are careful of detail, show it in appearance, quality of product, and net results in yearly reports? The writer, as does our Woodrow Wilson, sees the dawn of a brighter day in the retail shops, as many of our best young men, "American educated, are putting forth their earnest eft'orts in developing the retailing of CAar/es P. 7)udiej/ ^ UNION TRUST BLDG., 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. PASADENA, CAL, The Orchids-^ 13 EAST COLORADO STREE Abo an Wire us your orders; they **If Yve say It, we wUl do it** A. WARENDORFF ARTISnClWORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED 1^ _ \^_ FIELD Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER & ULLMAN Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHLi PA. The BeUevue-Stratfo and Diamond & 22d ^ Do you want flowers in Philadelphia ? We furnish the best, artistic f PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. PITTSBURGH, P, 710 East Diamond.. (North Side) OPEN DAY AND NIG' DRAKE Pittsfield, Nas!, Established 1S75 ^'^^^^^p'^'lj^^' Portland, Oregon ""oSoc Svlt^ordTs Marnn £ foiDes C, inthisTerritoryby 347 WASHINGTON ST SXLTFORD FLOWER SHOP Vassar College Glen Eden Putnam Hall *'^«:P, Bennett School Taconic Schi', P!? ROVIDENCE, R. T. J. JOHNSTON & CI New York Store of Thos. F. Gainn, Inc. Since last September the well known firm of Thomas F. Galvin, Inc.. with one of the finest floral stores in this country at Boston, has also had a first class shop cor- ner of 4«th St. and Fifth ave.. New York. We have pleas- ure in presenting an interior view of this store. It is beautifully equipped, withal compact and simple. The re- frigerator box is at the far end from the door but directly in view of the incoming purchasers; and a rich play of colors, in addition to those of the flowers, was furnished in the presence of some hanging colored ribbons within the refrigerator, through which the electric light shone. The lattice and other woodwork is painted in white cniimil. The stage space of the window was covered with a novel grass cloth— a felt material on which grass seeds are sown thickly and by keeping the felt wet and in a warm house, the seeds germinate and form a rich green plushlike pile.' The store always contains a fine selection of the choicest flowers and decorative plants. Above the, ground floor and over the flower ROCHESTER, N. Y A!^ 25 Ointon Ave., Nortl -■ Flowers delivered ^^?te promptly y. Compfete line ■ Salter Bros. "7^' FLORJSTS 38 Main St., Vft mm ROCHESTER, N.; 88 Main Street, Eas Flowers and designs delivo romptly in Rochester and VestOT New York towns. Supply Advts. will be found on pages 388-389 The Florists' Exchange 387 1^*" FOREST CITY ROCKFORD, ILL. Iowa Points. GREENHOUSES cases, runs a gallery where the clerical work is trans- acted. Two or three of the assistants can just he dis- cerned on this gallery in the picture. Mr. Galvin has been personally supervising the New Yorlc store which, we are glad to say, is receiving a gratifying amount of patronage. California Flowers '" rvSr" STEAMER SAILINGS WRITE OR WIRE juBu. THE CALIFORNIA FLORIST V^^- 344-4« GEARY STREET and HOTEL ST FRANCIS SANIFRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Of CSTABUSHCD IS90 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street y WRIST ,„w— ^is±jr«rS!: , any qusAtity and best quality. At retail, the best put up in iticst boxes and deUvered anywhere. Try a $5.00 boxof our Violeta aums, put up for a five-day^ journey. Wne us or write The Cattleya As a Selling Plant (See xUusljalion on first retail page) nurse Cattleyas are chiefly cultivated for their ,'ers, of which thousands are sold every weeli in the markets of this country at the present season. In busi- nesses of the better class a good trade is done in plants, as in the instance here shown. A well grown Cattleya labiata or Trianae or Percivaliana, with several nicely developed blooms, is would probably be worth $' location of the store. The graphed at Max Sewing's, 22 W. 59th st.. New York, just before last Christmas. The pot is mossed, and the l^lush ribbon entwined with the stem growths matched the dainty rosy mauve color of the flowers. desirable subject and to $10, according to the figure was pho' SCRANTON, PA 124 Washington Ave „ phic orders for any city or town in Northeastern Pennsylvania will receive prompt execution. Usaal discount. 'Phone No. 2454 on either Bell or Con- solidated 'phones. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS SeattleandNorthwest 1534 Second Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street vlUiljf^ d p^mptpi^xcarcful SAINT LOUIS, MO. v31orisf ^^^^ North Grand Ave- H An ordcn bj Tel<«r»ph phone molt carefully est once. Floral Dedi R. d'ltalia Patris.... Amerika. . ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. We fin orden for the Twin Cities and for all pointa in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. Columbia. . WEOT^V" CO. SYRACUSE.N.Y. Onondaga Hotel Frederick VIII.. Barbarossa Cedric New York SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders Prom Baltimore Barcelona. . Bulgaria. . . \ C^ijfKeW^^ S'UxUi ^»^ Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St. «M TROY, N. Y. Prompt de&vcry and careful attention t TROY, N. Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Fuerst Bismarck Winifredian. . . , Utica, N. Y. Pr. Adalbert. . Ancona San Francisco 14-12.00 m, 14-12.00 m, 14- 3.00 pm 17-10.00 am. 19-12.00 m. 19-12.00 m. 20-10.00 am. 20- 3.00 pm. ' 21-10.00 am. 21-10.00 am. 21-11.00 am. 21-12.00 m. 21-12.00 m. 21- 2.C Feb. 16- 2.00 pm. " 23- 2.00 pm. •■ 25- 2.00 pm. Feb. 14- " 21-10.00 a ■■ 27-10.00 a Mch 3-11.00 a Feb. 16- 1.00 pm. W. 16thSt.,N.Y. W.34thSt.,N.Y. 3d St.. Hoboken W.24thSt..N.Y. 1st St., Hoboken W. 21st St.. N. Y. W. 14th St., N. Y, W. 15thSt.,N.Y, ""■ 19thSt..N.Y, Pier B. Jer.jaty 1st St., Hoboken W. 14thSt.,N.Y, !d St., N. Y, 31st St., Bkyn. W.34tdSt., N.Y. ^thSt.,N.Y. rsusn Dks., Bkyn. W. 15th St.. N.Y. 33d St., Bkyn. W. 34th St.. N.Y. W. 21st St., N.Y. W. 15th St.. N.Y. 17th St.. Hoboken 3d St., Hoboken Ikyn. 1st St.. Hoboken W. 24th St., N.Y. Bush Dks., Bkyn 31st St.. Bkyn. W. 16th St., N. Y. Naples-Gei Alg.-Nap.- Hamburg Bremen ■ Nap.- ^Sit ds.-Nap.- Pat.-Fiume- Ven.-Trieste Hamburg Nap.-Tneste- Southampton Mad.-Gib.- Alg.-Monaco- Gen.-Nap.- Chnstizansand- Christiania- Copen.- Penn. Pita Penn. Pier Pier 9 Locus Penn. Pier B & A Dks.,E.Bos Liverpool B & A Dks.,E.Bos LiverSooI B&MDks.,Char'LondSn B & M Dks..Char | Liverpool Com Pier, S. Bos. Hamburg B & A Dks.,E.Bos Liverpool B&ADks..E.Bos Liverpool B & M Dks.,CIiaT London B & A Dks.,E.Bos Liverpool 53 So Wharves 55 So Wharves i Antwerp 53 So. Wharves IHaroburg _: ." ■ Glasgow 19 No. Wharves Nap.-Gcn. JSiSSr^oteSTaga- Anthemis Montana. — The French National Society of Horticulture recently awarded a C. of M. to a display of this plant shown by Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co. Found growing wild throughout western Europe, especially in the south of France, it still has all the attractions of a novelty for horticulture, and is recommended for its profuseness of blooms, its early and long season and easy cultivation. Anthemis montana is a hardy plant persisting for several years. The tufts become very large in time, while retaining their compact shape and are covered from the middle of April until June with a mass of white Daisylike flowers 2in. across, on long stems. The plant itself does not exceed Sin. in height and has an abundant greyish foliage which remains dur- ing the Winter. — Revue Horticole. "But What WiU It LookUke?" I was in an up-to-date florist's shop in a large city near New York this week, and while waiting for the owner watched him taking an order- for a funeral wreath for delivery the next day. The customer listened to him, heard the price, pondered and said: "But what will it look like?" "I can show you, madam," answered the alert florist, and from his desk he took a copy of the de luxe edition of The Florists' Exchange Design Book. The attractive picture o? the wreath satisfied the lady's doubts. The sale was made. "It's a fine thing to show," said the florist to me later, "it get's the business." — L. Floral Designs de Luxe The most popular Book of Designs ever compiled and presented for the considera- tion of the Retailer. Price $2.50. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE pnTBoiTlM? New York funeral emblems Cut flowers ^wwn ^ros* & Co. UmTBD Florists, cNjirserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. ^^^^ VANCOUVER, B. C. *^^ Bulbs 8eed8 WJSmNGTON D. C. nth and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co, Florists <^^» 1214 F. STREET, N. W. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass Fl<^^. WORCESTER^ MASS. 407 & 409 Mahi St. Worcester, Mass, 3 Pleasant Street 11 South Phelps Street Youngstown, Ohio 388 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists 20,000 BOXES All that is left Get them while they last, at the following low prices Price List of Florist Boxes 10 18 X 5x3 . 8 21x 5x33,^. 12 24x 5x31^. 16 28 X 5x3}/^. 5 21x 8x5 . 17 30 X 5x33^. 6 24x 8x5 . 7 28x 8x5 . 18 30 X 8x5 . 15 36 X 8x5 5.00 13 30x12x6 5.80 14 36x14x6 7.00 Per 100 Manila ...J1.50... ... 1.65... ... 2.15... ... 2.65... ... 2.65... ... 2.85... ... 3.00... ... 3.30... ... 4.00... .$1.65... . 1.85... . 2.35... 3.20. 3.50. 5.50 ; 6.20. 7.50. list Gray .$1.80 . 2.10 . 2.50 . 2.90 .' 3.00 . 3.50 . 3.75 . 4.75 . 5.75 . 6.50 .36x12x6 6.85 Bouquet Boxes 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8 Mist Gray 5.00 Wreath Boxes Violet Boxes 16x16x7 $5.00 1 8 x5x4 $1.60 18x18x8 6.00 2 9i^ x 6 x 5 1.90 20x20x9 7.00 3 10x7x6 2.50 22x22x9 8.00 j 4 12x8x7 3.00 PRINTING— 300 and over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE Less than 300, a charge of 50 cents. Unknown customers, please give reference, or cash with order Henry M. Robinson & Co. WHOLESjiLE COMMISSION FLORISTS Manufacturers and Importers of Florist Supplies Hardy Cut Evergreens Boston, Mass. OUR NEW STORE 2 Wlnthrop Square 32 Otis Street Telepho Main. 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill, 25290 WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, Hanufafbirtr 84-SO Stone Street, ROCHESTER. N. T. GIBBONS THE SMIL AX MAN RED LEVEL, ■ XLABAMS Middle Atlantic States Buffalo, N. Y. Notes The merchants have been fairly [ busy, though there has been some quiet I days, due to the inclement weather. Rain, I sleet, wind and snow, with a couple of Springlike days is the variety we have had. The latter days were the best for the sale of Daffodils, Tulips, Freesias and 1 other flowers, and there has been good j sales of blooming plants. The supply has been good on everything and hardly any shortage exists on any one line ; the scarcity of Roses has helped the Carna- tion situation to some extent. There has been a good supply of Sweet Peas. Violets, Valley, Romans and Nar- cissus and some days a good cleanup is had but stock in general is coming on better, and as the prices decline, more will be sold. The bargain sign was not much in evidence the past week. Meyer Green SILKALINE More Thread and Less Wood The Largest Growers i Best Supply Houses say it's the Best in the World JOHN C. MEYER & CO. Order by Name- Meyer's Silkaline .rHOWELL, MASS. THE LEADERS FOR SUPPLIES JVI* KIC/£j V/U«9 PHILADELPHIA, PA Laurel-Moss- Boxwood Green Sheet Mos9 Clump Moss Laurel Stems, large bag ■ ' " ' 2x2x4 ft. case.. per . %1.25 Boxwood. Fine quality . W. Z. Purnell, Snow Hill, Md. Prof. White of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. ; George Vanzyverden of Lisse, Holland; Bob Schock of Rice & Co., Philadelphia ; Felix Alberts, Roches- ter. N. Y. ; John Von Zonneveld and bride, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Sage of Brad- ford, Pa.; B. C. Campbell, Rochester, N. Y. ; Emil Thoman, Rochester, N. Y. ; S. J. Goddard, newly elected president of the Carnation Society; and Mr. Grulle- man of Holland were visitors. The best attendance ever had at any club affair was at the regular meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club, Tuesday, Feb. 3. With President Legg in the chair, the regular routine of business went through, and as there was an inter- esting paper to be read, this business was cut short. The following were elected to membership : F. P. Kull, Harry B. Filer, Conrad Galley, David Seymour, F. L. Finch, William Latour, John Armelee, H. H. Fibers and William Schwann. Mr. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, was invited for the meeting in order to get acquainted with the many members, and was -introduced by President Legg. A brief talk was given by the professor on the experiments being held at the Agricultural College, which are very in- teresting. A paper was also read on "Chemical Fertilizers" by Leon Neubeck, and a lively discussion followed. An invitation and challenge was read from the Rochester bowlers for a contest, the first game to be bowled in Rochester on Feb. 20. Jos. Streit, manager of the Buffalo team has his men in training, and a warm contest is looked for. Urgent request is made that all who possibly can attend should give their support as rooters at the coming event. The Rochester boys are royal entertainers and an exceptionally good evening's sport is assured all. The Buffalo boys expect to leave on train 3:15, and a good bunch is looked for. Any Information regarding same may be had from Mr. Streit. Carnation Exhibition During the afternoon and evening a Carnation exhibition was held in con- nection with the meeting. The committee in charge made every effort to show the latest varieties, and the committee and club members extend their thanks to the growers who sent in exhibits, which were as follows : Vase of Matchless, the beau- ful white, by The Cottage Gardens, Queens. N. Y. ; Princess Dagmar. by Pat- ten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. ; Ideal, by W. C. Stroh, Attica, N. T. ; Mrs. Ward and Enchantress, by Miller & Stroh, Al- den, N. Y. ; Philadelphia Pink, by S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia, Pa.; White Increase the value of your plants by using HART'S HANDY HANDLE Fits securely on any standard pot and by the use of a little Chiffon or Ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional cost in- creasing the price of your plant lOOo/o PRICES Per doz. 1. 12 inches high . . . $2.50 2. 15 inches high . . . 3.50 3. 18 inches high . . . 4.00 4. 24 inches high . . . 5.00 5. 30 inches high . . . 6.50 6. 36 inches high . . . 9.00 At your dealers direct GEORGE B. HART Manufacturer 24 to 30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N.Y. The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. WriU Jot Complete Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. MICHIGAN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPOSATED Wliolesale Commissioii Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich CIT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO February U, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 389 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Gold Letter Announcement If you have not bought these good Gold Letters tariff act, then buy now, the prices are low enough. nder the new No. 1, Gold Letters, big size, No. 4, Gold Letters, small size. - $3.50 per 1000 - 2.50 per 1000 Our gold and purple paper script, all in one, saves time to apply on chiffon or ribbon, now $2.50 per hundred words. Our Sunshine Baskets help business along, if you have them filled, ready to sell. A bow of ribbon attached enhances their selhng value. Our collection of a $10.00 — $20.00 — 130.00 assortment, and upwards, will make you a satisfied customer. Cherries and Tumbler Baskets for Favors for Washington's Birthday, and High Hats, Small Clay Pipes and Green Dye for Carnations, for St. Patrick's Day H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. - in the Exchange Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. S2.50 i>er oaae. Perpetnated and Natnral Sheei Moss CAUDWEIX Tbe Woodsman Co. EwerytbtTig in Soutbem Etergreens BVBRORBBIV. AUABAMA Write them roll read this advt. in the.Escbangfe Do not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States & Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE Se Pine Street, NEW YORK For the Southwestern Market Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. %2.St per case. Perpetuated and Natnral Sheet Moss E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ak. A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle Rlyer. N.J. RUSSIN & HANFLING 184 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 :^^^r?o( Willow and faicy B^ets for FlorBts WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000. $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE. Berlin. N.T. Samples free. For sale by dealers Will help all around if you mention the Eschaage RIBBONS and CHIFFONS JO-mch silk chiffon special at lOc. per yard. This ul fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. Windier Wholesale Floral Co. I^ AMERICAN CARNATION 's"3!ie A.T.DeU«larePfe.SPQb.Co.,2to8DuaneSL.N.Y. Wonder, by White Bros., Medina, N. T. ; Rosepink Enchantress, by L. H. Neubeck, Eggertsville, N. Y. ; Enchantress Su- preme, by Dailledouze Bros., New York City; Enchantress, Rosette, White Won- der, Gloriosa and Yellow Prince, hy Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y. ; En- chantress and White Enchantress, by C. F. Christensen, EggertsviUe ; Pink Su- preme, by J. H. Leach & Son, N. Easton, Mass. ; Enchantress, by H. A. Blasdell, North Collins, N. Y. ; White Perfection, Mrs. Ward and Enchantress, by C. T. Guenther, Hamburg, N. Y. ; Mrs. C. E. Akehurst, by C. Akehurst & Son, White Marsh, Md. Zvolanek's Winter flowering orchid type of Sweet Peas were also shown by Jerry Brookins, Orchard Park, N. Y. It was a grand display of Carnations, which has not been equaled at any show held here. Many out of town florists were with us and highly praised the fine display. At the next regular meeting a paper will be read by Ed Lehde on "Soil Mix- ture," and this should prove interesting and a good deal of discussion should fol- low. At this time the election of officers will be held, and the regular annual ban- quet of the club wUl follow. Nominations of oflicers for the ensuing year are : President, W. H. Eiss; vice-president, R. E. Boettger ; secretary, William Legg ; flnancial secretary, Alhert F. Vick ; treasurer, E. C. Brucker. E. C. B. Syracuse, N. Y. Since the ground hog saw his shadow we have been favored with several bright days, for which the florists are very thankful, but it will take several weeks before stock recovers from the long spell of dull weather. Golden Spur Daffodils have become very popular after the Holden-Soule wed- ding, and many are not prepared to meet the demand, as the call has generally been for them at Easter. C. de Vlieger, representing Van Zoune- veld Bros., Philippo, Sassenheim, Hol- land, reports business very good but finds there are many complaints about the early Tulips failing to flower, or with deformed stems. ^ This he attributes to many growers lifting the bulbs before they have matured properly. Gus Bartholome reports business as very good, which was borne out by the fact that a wagon load of plants was just starting out when I called. Every- thing is in nice shape, his large show house being very attractive. Some of the old fashioned Begonias in full fiower a very pleasing feature. He qua] . Wh der has been a great money maker — and he thinks it stands at the head of its class. Be attributes his success to two things : growing them cool and giving the plants more room in the beds. Discuss- ing this point with him he said that too many florists plant close so as to get larger Christmas crops. Afterward the plants suffer an_d cannot throw up good strong Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. GALAX, Bronze and Green, 75c. per 1000, or 10,000 lots for $6.50. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 75c. per large sack; 12 bbl. bales, $6.00. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per unch of 60 sprays. Try them. Mil Kinds of Evergreens Cro>vl Fern Co. MILLINGTON. MASS. The Kervan Co. '''^}^^ WHOLESALE *™ »<•«« ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilax. Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock. Laurel. Spruce and Box Wood Branches, Ropings made on order, all kinds Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax and Leucothoe Sprays, Sphagnum. Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses, Paintwl Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa Fibre Birch and Cork Barks, etc. AH Decorating Material in Season. REED & KELLER '"^T^^'V^^T" we Manufacture FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Landscape Gardening Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date . .v,^. ^™. methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. _ A knowledge of Landscape Gard«ung is indispensable for those who would have the pleasantcst homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E., Spriottfield, Mass. ly. Go to Catcher mornings, remove device de, which only takes few seconds, take out McCRAY Refrigerators For Florists SS^E what kind of cut flowers you intend to use in it, and whether it is for display or storage purposes. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO. 667 Lake St., KendallvJlle, Ind. high, 10 inches dJamei vice they die, no marks United States n. Pa., caught over 10 ^eit»'t^of'$3. Catcher, sbiDDins charees being prepaid, remittance re,HSl"d wil"lrder. H. D. SWARTS. 390 The Florists' Exchange MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES— Continued mostly 12iii. by 12in. and nothing less than 12m. by llin. This is a point worthy of serious consideration, as his cut fully equals the figures mentioned by Mr. Jos. Hill at the Cleveland Show. Day & Co. made quite a pretty show in their window with Pansies, Sweet Peas, Violets, Daffodils — quite suggestive' of Spring. Nurserymen should reap a big harvest in selling fruit trees in Onondaga and Oswego counties, as there is much activity among the fruit growers. At last they have realized the fact that it pays to spray and prune old orchards and plant new ones. Special lecturers are now going through the country demon- strating the benefits to be derived by the farmers. For years the writer has tried in vain to induce fruit growers to adopt the methods now urged. Until by actual practical demonstrations he proved he was right. The most severe earthquake shock ever felt here occurred at 1.30 p.m., Feb. 10. In some parts of the city it was not felt, whilst in others houses fairly rocked. In the writer's home, which is of brick, pictures on the walls fluttered like pieces of paper. It is feared that greenhouses have suffered in many places. H. Y. Oswego, N. Y. very thankful, as the coal bills be heavy. The cold wave was the worst ever experienced : the mercury fell to 28 below zero with a 60 miles an hour gale. Some growers were up two nights, and then barely kept the frost out. Today's storm of snow and sleet (Jan. 31), is doing much damage to fruit and shade trees, large limbs being broken off through the weight of the snow. H. Y. Pittsburgh, Pa. The Market The thermometer has been hover- ing around zero, with strong biting winds of 45 miles velocity, which requires heavy firing to keep greenhouses at proper tem- peratures. Cut flower trade is ruunin? smoothly, a little doing in every line, and stock is coming in satisfactorily. Bulb stock seems plentiful, good Von Sions selling well. Violets are somewhat abundant at times ; last week they were peddled in the streets in original bunches at low prices and were hard to get rid of. St. Valentine's Day should create a demand for flowers and the florists are preparing for it. Notes The E. C. Ludwig Floral Go. had the decorations for the diniiig car on the train, which carried the delegation of hardware men from our city for Phila- delphia where they convened. Yellow, pink and green were the colors used. They also had decorations for the ban- quet given by the Eagles — an elaborate affair. ■ The McCallum Co. (wholesale), has moved to its new place a few doors from has charge of the Pittsburgh store, spent a few days in -Obioago last week. Joseph J. Goudy, of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., was in the city last week. W. C. Beckert, the well known North Side seedsman, is off on his annual va- cation, wbich he always takes in the Winter. He will be gone about three months, spending most of the time in South America. The first stop will be Jamaica, then Panama, and further south, following somewhat ex-President Roosevelt's trip. Dr. O. E. Jennings gave an interesting stereopticon lecture on "iBotany in the Isle of Pines" last week before the Bo- tanical Club in the Carnegie Institute. John Jones, foreman of the Schenley Park conservatories is president of the Botanical Society, and would like to have the members of the Florists' Club attend their meetings, which are open to every- body. The Florists' Club The February meeting of the Flo- rists' Club was attended by about 60, and, although the weather was not of the best, it proves that a good program will induce the members to come. The same oflicers were elected who served last year. Two interesting subjects were before the club. The first was "Bulbs, The Market Revived GOOD PLANTS NOW IN GREAT DEMAND AGAIN Look What We Can Offer You-Cheap and Good NEPHROLEPIS Scottii. Boston, Harr isii, Whitman!, Schol- zeli. 7-in. sizes, as big as a washtub, 75c. to $1.00; s}4-'m- and 6-in. (with exception of Whitmani), 35c., 40c., 50c. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 6-in. pans, 35c., 40c., 50c. CYRTOMIUM Falcatum (Holly Fern), fj^-in., 25c. to 35c FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5-in., 5j^-in., 6-in., 7-in 25c., 35c., 40c., 50C., 75c. ARECA lutescens robusta. 4-in., made up of 3 plants, 25c KENTIA Forsteriana and Belmofeana. 53^-in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 40C., 50C.; single, fj^-in., Forsteriana or Bel- mofeana, 40c., 50C., 60C., 75c.; Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs, 65 to 75-in. high, $4.00 to I5.00. COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in., 25c.; made up, 30c. PRIMULA Obconica. In bloom, 4-in., loc.; 8-in. pans, beautiful, 50c. per pan; PRIMULA Chinensis, high colors, 53/^-in., 20c. CINERARIA Hybridum. Best strain, not in bloom now, good for Easter trade, 3-in., 7c.; 4-in., loc; 5-in., 5}^-in., 6-in., 20C., 25c., 35c. ENGLISH IVY. 3-in., 7c.; 4-in., loc. FERNS for dishes. Assorted. 2}/^-in., 4c.; 3-in., 6c. For making up 6-in. Fern pans, we have ready that so well known and liked, PTERIS Wilsoni (hard to get) aj^-in., only I4.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN. 53^-in., 6-in., 35c., 40c., 50c. HYACINTHS. Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse, best white Grand Maitre, lavender blue; King of the Blues, dark blue. Out of coldframe. Our own importation. $10.00 per 100. DOUBLE TULIPS. Variegated. Yellow and red. 3-in. and 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. VON SION NARCISSUS, or DAFFODILS. 3-m. and 51^-in pots, $3.00 per doz. pots. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, 4, 5, 6, 7 tiers, 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. EASTER Lilies. In bud, loc. per bud, 5 or more buds; per bud, less than 5 buds. LILIUM Multiflorum. 53^-in. pots, for Easter blooming, 25c., 35c., 50c. Spiraea Gladstone. In bud, 6-in. and 7-in. pots, 35c., 40c.; 50C., 75c. RHODODENDRONS. 12-in. tubs, full of buds, $1.25 to $1.50 HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Some showing buds, S^^-in., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 25c., 35c., 40c., 50C., 75c. BEGONIA luminosa. Large plants, 5H-in., 6-in. pots, bright red colors, full of flowers, very showy, $3.00 per doz. FOR EASTER TRADE |We are the only importers of AZALEAS, of which we have made a specialty for the last 25 years. We have the well- known, best double pink Mme. Van der Cruyssen, 53^-in., 6-in., 7-in., 8-in. pots, 60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Vervaeneana. Best double rose variegated, large flowering, sM-in., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 60c., 75c., Ii.oo, $1.25, $1.50 to I2.00; Niobe and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double variegated; De Schryveriana, double variegated; Apollo, best red; and other well-known varieties; 75c., $1.00, I1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk only. Cash with order, please. Please state if you want stock shipped in or out of pots. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 Wtest Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower, Importer and Shipper of Pot Plants thedr Propagation and Cultivation," which was handled by Aug. Frdschkorn, manager of W. C Beckert's Seed House, who is well posted, having many years' experience. He wag ably assisted by A. Colyn, of C. Oolyn & Sons, bulb grow- ers of Voorhout, Holland. The next sub- ject was "Gardening by Dynamite," il- lustrated by T. Rutledge. W. Clarke told the members about the Carnation show in ICleveland, O. A few bunebes of Carnations were exhibited. G. R. Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Davies & Pine, Inc., the local seed firm, is preparing to move its business from 51 S. Washington st. into a store of triple capacity at 122, 124, 126 S. Main st. It handles a full line of seeds, poultry supplies, farming implements, and will install a pot department. The new store is on the main street in the center of the business district, and is one of the most desirable obtainable. The officers of this concern are Richard Davies, president; Edward Van Horn, vice-president ; Zephe H. Stevick, secre- tary and general manager ; Samuel J. Fine, treasurer and assistant manager. P. M. R. Elizabeth, N. J. Andrew Wilson, foreman for Mrs. C. M. Hutchinson, of 1216 North Broad St., is growing 14,000 Geraniums this season to meet the demand of the Spring trade. Mrs. Hutchison is located opposite the Evergreen Cemetery, in which place she disposes of the majority of the plants. She also has a very fine collection of Primula obconica, the flowers of which are especially good in color. The Union Square Floral Shop, 841 Elizabeth ave., has reopened under new management. It was formerly owned by Emil Fled, who could not make a success of it, and who sold to J. J. Ludwig, who reports that since taking possession on Jan. 1 he has been very successful. J. M. W. Miiburn, N. J. Andrew Wilson of Springfield N. J., and George Edmondson, lately of Burnett Bros., seedsmen of New York City, in conjunction with an analytical chemist of many years' practice, have incorpor- ated under the name Wilson, Edmondson Company, for the sale of fertilizers, grass seed, insecticides, disinfectants and other agricultural chemicals and horticultural supplies. The company's address is Mil- burn, N. J. Baltimore, Md. Notes Among those who attended the canning convention last week and visited S. Griffith of the Griffith & Turner Co., were John C. Leonard of Leonard Seed Co., W. W. Barnard and Mr. Kingier of the Barnard Seed Co., Chicago. Last Saturday's cold and wind played havoc with the market, and florists were compelled to go home rather early. Otto R. Thomas of Philadelphia has been a visitor here, spending a few days with his parents, who are well known. Mr. Thomas will soon locate here per- manently and run a commercial place. The trade will be surprised to learn that we are to have another wholesale florist at Park ave. and Mulberry st Al- terations are now progressing and in a few days the place will be open for by W. R. Siebrecht Co. of New John Harman, Catonsville, Md., has bought the greenhouses on the estate of Alexander Brown. He will also erect some Hitchings houses 20ft. x 100ft. Mr. Harman was gardener for Mrs. D. C. Howell. James Glass. Erdman ave., was the first florist in the market to offer Spring bulbous stock. His stall was very at- tractive and business was brisk. The local seedsmen are on the rush with mail orders, and many private gar- deners are placing their orders for seeds. Edward Kress, B. North ave., is well pleased over his new red Rose. Mack Richmond, the florist on W. F. Cochran's estate, has his houses in tip top shape. The new Rose Mrs. Russell is doing exceptionally well, and Carna- tions are being cut heavily. Mr. Rich- mond is well known to the trade and at- tends nearly all the conventions. The Liberty florists. Liberty St., have discontinued business. The Florists' Exchange 39] jeraniutns RED KLEIN, COLONA, Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange jcraniums ; THERICUM VarieSatus S0.15 SIO.OO •ICA Varlegata, 3-ihch 10 6.00 JRENGERI, 4-inoh 15 10.00 SrMAN rVY.... SIO.OO per 1000 1.50 Cash and business card with order. H. L. PATTHEY l|). Box 85, BAY SHORE. L. I., N. Y. m roll read this advt. in tbe Exchaggo ERANIUMS All stock booked to the first week of March. PETER BROWN lit Ruby Street Lancaster, Pa. I GERANIUMS lutt, Buclmer, < ({•, »2.00 pa 100. ] I V^RFEW. Double whhe. 2-in.. »2.00 per 100. VJCA Variegata. 3-m. pota. »3.50 per 100; 2-m, ;2.0OperlOOj " " - ' - Geraniums SjA. NUTT. Strong, 2)i.in.. S2.00 per 100. ,:18.00 per 1000; 3-in.. S25.00 per 1000. I|:URD and BUCHNER. 2M-in., $2.25 per OO. J20.00 per 1000; 3-in., $25.00 per 1000. Cash. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries MONROE. N. Y. (iERAMUIVIS ROOTED CUTTINGS booked till February. Next crop ready to ship February 20 to 25 FED W. RITCHY, Lancaster. Pa. " *™' n?,^,^'^?'-AND SILVER PINK SNAP- r^ '^ }SSS- ?.°°;«' .Cum'*^ $2.00 per 100; »■ JO per 1000. Cash, please. n help til trosnd U jot ia«iitIon the IxekiMC* Among those ord automobiles Isaac H. Moss. F. C. Bauer, Govans, is ottering his auto for sale. The Club Meeting The regular meeting o£ the Gar- deners and Florists' Club was held last Monday, President W. Johnson in the chair and over a hundred members pres- ent. G. M. Stisser, of Meyer Stisser, was elected a member ; Frank Fisher was elected associate member. Chairman G. O. Brown, of the publicity committee, sent in his resignation. On motion of Geo. Morrison, the remaining committee was discharged and a new committee will be appointed. William Ekas of Carroll had on exhibition new seedling Freesias. Robert L. Graham made his report for the banquet committee. The out of town guests expected to attend will be Robert Craig and Otto Thilow, each of Phila- delphia; W. F. Gude and Otto Bauer, each of Washington, and Prof. T. B. Symons, College Park, Md. The com- mittee.is working hard to make this ban- quet the best ever yet attempted. Schedules of the Maryland State Hor- ticultural Society were passed out to the members. The president called a recess and i a smoker was given by him, after which I business was resumed. Among the visi- , tors were Newton Wastler of Govans, Md., W. J. Muth of King Construction Co., T. O'Connor of Philadelphia, and Thomas Barker, secretary of the W. B. Siebrecht Co., Inc., New York. Million Dollar Appropriation A resolution addressed to ^ the chairman of the organization committee was read by Secretary N. F. Flitton, and indorsed by the club, in favor of a million dollar appropriation for agricul- ture and horticulture, as follows : BALTIMORE. Jan. 26— At a meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Bal- timore held (or the purpose of consider- ingr the best means for the improvement of afrriculture and horticulture throughout the State, after a thoroughly careful con- sideration of the subject the following resolutions were adopted "Be it resolved that the science of agriculture and of horticulture in the State of Maryland is a factor of paramount importance in the prosperity, of the State, and we are forced to the conclusion that these have not been developed in a measure commen- surate with the possible resources of the State. Therefore be it resolved that the most adequate means for the inculcation of correct, progressive, scientific knowl- edge can most efficiently be imparted by the State Agricultural College and Ex- periment Station. Therefore be it further resolved that this association most ar- dently advocates the appropriation of one million dollars in the manner as set forth by the College as being absolutely neces- sary to the adequate equipment and proper conduct of the college and experi- "These resolutions to be spread upon the minutes of this organization and a copy thereof sent to the proper authori- Washjngton, D. C. The cold weather of the past few days seems to have stimulated business, and even the street fakers, who appear to have sprung up like Mushrooms, are to be found everywhere. Carnations offered to the trade at special prices in quantities at 2e., can be had on the street corners at 35c. per doz. The fakers this season are carrying things with them. The Street Peddlers Carnations at 35c. per doz. ; why not? These sellers know that the flo- rists tried to get together and when they were required to pledge $10, some only $5, the florists squealed like Indians and the committee stopped its work. That is where we are today. Some of the local members of the craft can quote the law and tell the other fellow how the faker business can be stopped, but why don't they see it done? Possibly he would if it did not cost him a nickel. Why is business not what it ought to be in the Capitol this season? Stop, look and listen ! Who have we got in the present Cabinet that entertains as the former cabinets did? One of the present members who gave a large dinner recently rented the flowers for the evening. Can yon beat it? Notes Mr. Myer, Philadelphia, Pa., the Rose grower, was in town last week, and called at the Alexandria establishment of the Washington Florists' Co. to see the new red Rose Prince d'Arenberg, and was very much interested. He proposes m^: '0^ FloridalCactus'in'fruit. Ripe Jan. 19, 1914 Sent m by John F Rupp, Shiremanstown, See page 320 to grow 5000 plants of it. At the last Florists' Club a vase of Hadley Rose was shown by A. N. Pierson, Inc., and the awards committee gave it a cer- tificate of merit. The following officers were nominated : President, Geo. Cook ; vice-president, O. A. C. Oehmler and Roy Jenkins; secretary, E. C. Mayberry ; treasurer, Wm. F. Gude. Geo. Hess. J. Hamlin and H. Whitt of Sutland, Md., were proposed for mem- bership. O. A. C. O. Value of Birds in~the Garden Edward Howe Forbush gave an illus- trated address before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society on Jan. .8, at Bos- ton, on "The Means of Utilizing Birds in Horticulture." "Birds," said the lecturer, "perform the function of an aerial police force, because they are the best fitted of all the forms of animal life to concentrate quickly on any unusual irruption of insects or other lesser animals. Such an influence, work- ing thus upon destructive or potentially destructive pests must of necessity have a beneficent relation to agricultural in- dustries. "The late Chester A. Reed, author of 'Bird Guide,' regarded one hundred in- sects as the average number eaten by each individual insectivorous bird daily. He estimated by an ingenious calculation that two billion five hundred and sixty million (2,650,000,000) insects or twenty- one thousand (21,000) bushels are eaten daily by the birds of Massachusetts. I believe it was Professor Lawrence Bruner who estimated that the birds of Nebraska. a much larger State, ate one hundred and seventy carloads in a day. When we consider that a very large proportion of the insects are injurious, or would be- come injurious, to crops or trees if not held in check, we can see the advantage of increasing and fostering bird life. We may even reduce some of these benefits to the common standard of dollars and cents. "I hold in my hand a document, con- taining a message of the President to Congress, transmitting a report of the biological survey of the Department of Agriculture, in which it is stated that a single species of hawk saves the farmers .$175,000 yearly by destroying grass- hoppers and field mice; and that the native sparrows of the United States save to the agriculturists $35,000,000 yearly by destroying weed seeds. Professor F. E. L. Beal of the Department of Agri- culture has made a careful study which seems to show that each pair of meadow larks is worth at least $4 a year to the farmer, because of the grass they save by the destruction of insect pests. A ■friend in Bristol County, having carefully studied the work of the bob-white or quail is satisfied that each pair on his farm is worth $5 a year to him, because of the Potato beetles and other insects they de- stroy."— Boston Transcript. Geraniums S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle and others. 2}^-in., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per looo. Mme. Salleroi, Rose Ge- raniums, Stocks, Helio- trope, Asparagus Spren- geri. Double and Single Alyssum, Forget-Me-Not, Vinca Variegata and Lan- tanas, strong, out of i^n-m., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. Pansies, Daisies (Bellis), Forget-Me-Not and Wall- flowers, ready to bloom for Easter. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Seedlings, $2.50 per 1000. DracaenaJIndivisa. 5-in. pots, I15.00 per 100. Hardyilvies. Strong, 4-in., 4 to 5 ft., 3 to 4 runners, I8.00 per^ioo,'^$75.oo_*per 1000. LETTUCE. GrandlRapids and Big Boston. . Fine plants, $1.00 per 1000,18.50 per 10,000. TOMATO PLANTS. Ready for transplanting, all kinds, ' $1.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two years old, $2.50 per 1000. • J. C. SCHMIDT "E.^!' Geraniums 2000 Sand Cuttings. $20.00 Rex Begonias Fancy Varieties 400 in 4-in. E. C. Ludwig FloralJ Company 710 1. Diamond St.. N.S.Pittsburgh, Pa. Ail Nurserymen Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the " Horticultural Advertiser" Ttia is The British Trade Paper being read weekly by all Horticultural traders. It is alao taken by over 1000 of the best Continental house*. Annual subscription to cover cost ol postage, 76 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts As the H. A. is a purely trade medium applicant* should, with the subscriptions, send a copy o( their catalogue or other evidence f Sat they belong to the nursery or seed trades. Address Editors of the "H. A." Clililwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. European Agents for THE AMERICAN CARNATION Nearly 10,000 snbscribe for THE ECHANGE and we are gaining New- Readers ireekly. The Florists' Exchange IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE strong plants, from 2-inch pots. $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, Ready for immediate sliipment BROOKLYN, N. Y, I due — Mention Exchapge PRINCE D'ARENBERG b it is identical in color and profusion of bloom. Does not e =r"lW AARON WARD. HILLINGDON. S10.00 per 100. amaU, $16.00 per 100. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS HELEN TAFT. POCOHONTAS, $6.00 p=r 100. $50^ SS'arTaLMAw'Ird" WmTE TRESS. ,3.00 per 100. »;^^™,per^lOOO.^^^ ^^^ _^^^^^ 3ccoo.pnn.ed b. cash and received before February U<. '■ '^"prU""'*'' Alexandria IRIS IRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, $16.00 per MADAME CHERAU, MADONNA. $10.00 Young Grafted Rose Plants Per 100 MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER, 2J/2-m. pots ?12.00 CEGILE BRUNNER. 2>f in. pots 12.00 CECILE BRUNNER. Own roots. $60.00 per 1000 800 RHEA REID. Grafted 10°° PINi. AND WHITE KILLARNEY. Grafted 10-00 BULGARIA. Grafted l°-0^ RICHMOND. Grafted 10-°0 Our plants are all grafted on selected English Manetti and are first-class in every way. Ready tor delivery March 15th. BASSETT 6; WASHBURN Office: 131 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Two New Dwarf Polyantha Roses ^mM PEACH BLOSSOM MARIE (Polyantha) Strong growth, beautiful, glossy green foUage, does not grow higher than 20-24 inches, large flowers of a new color, soft apple blossom; blooming with large clus- ters from May till November; 100-150 flowers on one cluster is no rarity; large full double flowers, quite hardy, almost free from mildew. A cross between an unnamed seedUng and Wichuraiana. A strong, upright growing Polyantha Rose, glossy green foliage, hardy, height 20-24 inches, well formed, double flower; color as name indicates, hke the blossom of a peach; very large clusters with about 200 buds or flowers on one cluster. A Polyantha for the market as the flowers do not fall off but remain very long on, qual- ity flowers from May tiU November. A cross between a Wichuraiana and an un- named seedluig. Ahnost free of mfldew. Awarded, as No. 605, a large Silver Medal at the great Rose Show, Boskoop, Holland, July, 1913. Awarded, a? No. 600, the first prize, a large Gold Medal at the great Rose Show, Holland, July, 1913. Both of the Roses will be on sale to the Trade, April, 1914 $1.25 each, $10.00 per 10, $40.00 per 50. A. A. NYVEIDT, "Q" ciowa BOSKOOP, HOILAND orlstata, cultural certificate, C O Du can. Vase of Sweet Peas, honorable me tion, George Masson. Plant olAma^lI vote of thanks. WILLIAM BRYAN Tin«do (N.Y.) Horticultural Sodetj! The reeular monthly meeting wai held in the Parish House on i: ebruaT; 4 President David Mcintosh occupiei the chair, and there was a large attend oolety should hold the date i tive com instruct he schedule which jut some "'"' ' - July. ^ , , arrangements to hol.| a seiie» of lectures during the year fr men prominent in horticulture; a lectur will be given '" March eting. „ Hilmers i of wild birds, a; eeting Si The valu destroyers holding a Rose'and "Carnation night the same date, March 4, "' will be classes for 12 and TM very interestii color of Carnatlo hiblts that may judged according wish to exhibit so bv sending th Tuxedo Park, N. rem being properly exhibit alacoides, P. obconica and Sinens from Thos. Wi Buu for which he was awarded a cei tificate of culture, the judges bein Joe Manda, West Orange, and Jas Ma. '""M?.%acmachan, our . -^-president h. just returned from a six weeks visit 1 Scotland and England and we hope . New Bedford (Mass.) Hort Society jgular ato ' interesting talk 1, ure. A. H. Bobbink mbership. ^ „ . ' the afternoon of Februi President New Bedford Horticultural . Socjety held on Monday, Feb. 2, with Presiaen Roy in the chair, and the largest attend ance known for several years greeted the new ofHcers. It has been the pohoy of this society tor the past three years to have all shows free, and depend upon the generosity of the .public to support these by what is practically an associate membership. This has been, made pos- sible through the kindness of the trustees of our Public Library, who have granted us the use of the first floor of their beau- tiful building, together with janitor serv- ice, provided no admission was charged. At this meeting plans were made lor four free exhibitions the coming seaso: viz.: Pajony show early show the latter part of th Dahlia and general flower tember, and Chrysanthemi in November. The annual banquet gue rii near fi "o™* mbers were rne Treasurer"^ Simon Hilmers ?^??*roftrnTT5*it"°r"^ng^rD.TMriii proved to be the crack shot with 4, points out of a possible *80 at " shorter range; while over the 75ft. rani Charles Costicki - — ~ 213 points *m\^rs^*'°c°oVtay' aAf "^ererprovided ... ^ light refreshments which brought very pleasant afternoon to a ciose. T^ip. next meeting, will be held m t)[ Parish House on_ March.i, J.^3.0 p.r- THOS. WILSON, Sec'y. August,. ja,i M^iiiM^o^ ..-.. -- *"=l'l °,° t?\? and the annual clam bake m r which the entertainment corn- making elaborate preparations. Altogether this bids fair to be the banner vpqr An entertainment committee con- sists of Wm F Turner, cliairman; James McVicker and George^ ^TuROTlR. Elberon(N. J.) Hort. Society The Elberon Horticultural Society held its regular monthly meeting on February 3. This being Carnation night, the grow- ers of the Elberon section of Long ■RVsinch fN J.), turned out strong ?nd iSkde a very creditable exhibition Totty was a y—'— - —- "" ° and especially White Wonder George Masson, and Beacon ^■="ibleton. They were suoerb. of the Stumpp & Walter n attendance and oompli- iwers on their skill. The very flourishing condition, worthy treasurer, Anton Best Equipment in Uiuted States Field Grown Stock and Young B-oses. Own Roots. WIU belp all aroond If r»- - token of appreciation the valuable services rendered as maj ger of the show. Mr. Brown respond with feeling, and assured the "boys his continued support. A buttet lun was then served, and in the meantii the floor was cleared for dancing. James Johnston, as floor manage gave all present a chance to trip t light fantastic toe in all the old da,nc. as well as some of the latest, and t orchestra was kept busy. A large, na ber of representatives of seed hous and nursery firms were present The Tpith the gardeners, their families, a Slends mfde a very Jolly, sm:iable enjoyable party. W. POPP John Clunas. „^^^..^^^. . classes, Gf 'ge Mas- snn with White Wonder and the same ex- hibitor was second with Pink Enchantress. Vase of Mignonette, cultural certificate, r, p TCellv vase of Rose Radiance, cul- ?nra^- ^ertifl'cat^ D.. C. Kelly. Plant .of Phanaslopsis Sohillerian oate, John Clunas. New Jersey Floricultural Societ;' The nineteenth annual dinner ^[ held at the Plaza Hotel, Orange N. ,j on Monday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. .The tab were beautifully decorated with the i hibits for the monthly competition, a; produced a striking efileot. The toa> The Florists' Exchange 393 lOCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Excellent 2}i-m. stock, right size for center plants. S1.30 per doz., SIO.OO per 100. .S9O.00 per 1000. IIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong, clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in., S4.00 per doz., S30.00 per 100; 4-in., S6.00 per doz., S45.00 per 100; 6-in., SPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect IH-'m. stocl<, S3.00 per 100; S25.00 per 1000. TRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. Sl.OO per 100, S9.00 per 1000. AH from best greenhouse-gro^vn seeds. OSTON FERNS. Extra large, compact, 7-in., PTERIS ANDERSONI. Queen of the Pteris family. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, richly variegated, prettily undulated, handsomely crested, strong in growth, compact in habit, ad- mirable in ail sizes, from a Table Fern to a specimen House Plant. Strong, 2i4- m. plants, .51.50 per doz., SIO.OO per 100. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. Porn Soeclallst: FERNS Assorted Table Ferns. From 2)i-mch pota, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings in mfJroSic^"''^'^-'''^"' Prices as folio 1, ready for delivery June 15. Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps, J9.50 J 000 in 10.000 lots. "^lOOOr B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, mm CIIY, N. J. ILL THE LEADING FERNS T dishes, from 2^-inch pots at $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per lOOO. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY !8 Dimmit Ave., West Hoboken, N.J. Keclproclty— Saw It In thg Eichange 'ALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS '™^',? ^"S'^ '"' <''*=^- S3-00 PW 100. |Paragus Plumosus, S3.00 per 100. tntlas for centers, 10c. each. fal?J"^'='°^' *-'"■■ ^-- -'J 35c.; 5-in., lENRY WESTON, "^^^STEAD. ' Reciprocity— Saw It In the ExchanEe ' master of the evening was J. Austin Shaw, who introduced the various speak- ers in his own inimitable way. W. A. Manda responded to the toast of "Our „. - "The New York Florii-„ Club." Frank Drews, the former presi- dent, gave "The Park and Shade Tree Commissioners"; Edwin Thomas, president, to "The Good Fellowship of the Society"; J. J. "Wilson, "The Seedsmen," and Geo. W. Strange, "The Ladies." Pianoforte selections were rendered by Geo. C. Lindermann, and vocal numbers by GEO. W. STRANGE, Se Louisville, Ky. Notes In spite of continued cold weather, which might have been expected to have a depressing effect on stocks, indoor goods have been improving steadily with local florists, Jonquils, Narcissi, Freesias, Primroses and Sweet Peas doing nicely. Violets, Roses and Carnations are still somewhat scarce locally, and have been badly missed in the rush of funeral work experienced during the past week. The tragic death at Pass Christian, Miss., of Mrs. John W. Price, Jr., a young woman prominent in Louisville society, called for many floral tributes at the funeral a few days ago, and prac- tically all of the florists had plenty to do. Jacob Schulz reports that stocks are coming along nicely, prospects for a plentiful supply of Spring flowers being good. Business was good at the "Flower Shop" last week, as with most of the trade. The Wednesday and Thursday special, a basket at $1, has proved popu- lar, and is helping business considerably. A number of florists who give one or another of the several trading stamps which are popular here, are considerably interested in a bill which has been in- troduced in the Kentucky legislature pro- hibiting the use of such devices. The sentiment among the trade is divided on the matter, those who use the stamps re- porting that they help collections materi- ally, besides improving business gener- ally, while those who do not, naturally, are against them. Another bill of interest to the trade is one regulating the weight of agricultural seeds. As it applies for the most part to the weights in bushels, however, it will not affect the retail sale of garden and flower seeds. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists was held on the evening of Feb. 4 at August Baumer's shop. No business of importance was transacted, but interesting talks were made by Jacob Schulz and Adolph Fischer. Boone Gardiner, of the Kentucky Nursery Co., will move his office from the nursery itself, which is located on the Bardstown road some distance from the heart of the city, to Jefferson St., between Floyd and Brook sts., near the public market, in order to get in closer touch with the truck and fruit growers who come into the city. George Pandell, of Chicago, opened up a downtown flower shop this week in the Paul Jones building, occupying a space which has been vacant for some time, ad- joining that of a candy concern which holds the lease. S. E. Thompson is among those who are finding difficulty in getting enough Roses and Carnations. Miss Alice Miller furnished six grave covers last week, indicating the amount of funeral work which has been in evi- dence. Simultaneously with the appearance on Saturday of the coldest weather of the Winter, an old boiler at Nick Pontrich*3 greenhouses gave way, and made quick work in connecting up to the other boiler in service necessary to avoid damage to the stock. The force rose to the occasion, however, and the stock did not suffer. The recent euchre and dance given by local florists for the benefit of John Skro- banek netted a profit of .$105. Miss Clara Steussy, daughter of J. B. Steussy, a well-known member of the trade, handled the affair, and did so very credit- ably. John Skrobanek has repaired, his damaged greenhouses and has his stocks going again. G. D. C. LEA.VEN%voEa:H, Kans: — A fire Jan. 10 destroyed 'ttie heatimg plant the greenhouse of Otto F. Schmeckel 514 Fififh ave., causing a loss of mic than $500. The fire is thought to of incendiary origin. Palms Heacock's Fems WI-IOUESAUE PRICE LIST KENTIA BELMOREANA MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA Cedar tub Plants In. high Ei .30.40 4.60 . 1.00 12.00 . 1.25 15.00 . 1-60 18.00 3.00 7-in. 12-in. 12-in. 12-in. 5 ft., heavy. »-5M ft 5H-6ft 34-36.... 36-38.... 42-45. . . . 46 to 48, V 7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 7 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII icely characteriied 2.60 30.00 a pot 22-24 npo 36 nd 4 in tub 42 l-m. spread !S high, 24-in. spre CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI . tub, 4-ft. spread . tub, 5-ft. spread HOME-GROWN. STRONG, CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up i. 4 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.'Sr:Wyiicote,Pa. Will help all aronnd It yoa Dtlon the Exchange Harrisii Ferns 2M-in., S6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 100. 4-in., $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1000. 6-in. 50c.; 6-in., very heavy, 75c.; 8-in. $1.00. Specimens in U-in. tubs, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $5.00 each. Robert Craig Company BRANCH 4900 Market Street, Norwood, Pa. Philadelphia. Pa. THE HOME OF THE SCOTTII FERNS JOHN SCOTT HATCHERI S-lnch. ta.OO per 108. 2H-!nch, 14.00 per 100. BaedUnn. S12.00 per 1000. •renlioTim gxawa ■eeO, tS.OO per 1000 Wm. Ehmann, Corfu. N. Y. SCHOLZELI FERNS ENGLISH IVY. Out of 4-in. pots, 6 to 8 shoots, 3 ft. long, 12c.; 3-in., 2 shoots, 2 ft. long, 8c. DRAC/BNA Indivisa. 4-in., 10c. 5-in., 20c. Cash with order, please. J. W. C. SEALY LYNBROOK, L. I., NEW YORK Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange FERNS Amorted varietie* ; strong, healthy plants, from 2Ji-in. pots, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. FRANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON. N. J. Trade Advertising Every bHsin€ss man nowadays must note the enormous amount of printed matter, in the form of circulars, lists, etc., which floods his office, only in the great majority of instances, to find its way out again via the waste paper basket, almost without examination. We have for several years past been con- vinced of the truth here set out, remarks a foreign exchange, and are certain that if the cost of printing, addressing, and posting trade circulars were put into trade advertising, far better results would be obtained. FERNS AND ARAUCARIAS NXFHBOI^EPIS WUtmam, 7-in., 76c. ASFABAGtTS PlxunoBa. 3-in., 55.00 per PICTJ'S Elastlca. 6%-ln. pots, 40c. each 7-in. pots, extra strong, 76c. each. ABAVCABIA Excelsa. 6% -in. and 6-ln, pots. 3-4-6 tiers, 60c., 60c., 76o. each, HTOBAiraEA Otaisa. Pot-grown. 6-ln., the kind you want for Elaster forcing, Aschmann Brothers Second and Bristol Sts. and Rising Sun Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mntunl Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange fERNS fERNS 100 1000 S3.00 S25.00 6.00 55.00 Thomas P. Christensen Boston ferns, iU^tJ^^i^. Roosevelt ferns, f^feo^ricS? WtMt^1aniConlpacta,^^oS^$l^:SS per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate*. HENRY H. BARROWS & SOU, ^"^"f- 394 The Florists' Exchange Grand Spring Exhibition Under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums ^ NEW YORK MARCH 21st TO 28th, 1914 Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules will be issued shortly Telephone, 7362 Madison Square JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York Seasonable Stock AZALEA Indloa. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75c. and $1.00 each. PRDITTLA Obconica. 5M-inch pots, 25c. each. PRIMULA Ualacoides. 5M-inch pots, 25c. each. FERNS, Boston and Roosevelt. From 3J^-inch pots, $12,00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. From 2ii-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcherl. From 2^-inch pota, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2)^inch pota, $3.00 per 100. WettlinFloralCo., HornelL N. Y g"^ -r J^ 'm'/^T T T C ^® ^^^ *^® largest grow- ^¥1 j/^l'Hyl J \J ij ers of all leading varieties. Ask for prices DERUYTER& HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK, HOLLAND Address : 12 Broadway, New York Seasonable Stock ANTIRRHINUM. Buxton' COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings. CANNAS. A. BouTler, Pres. McKlnley. Henderson, L. Patsy. Some Excellent — STOCK^ J. D. Eisele, Pres. Meyer and CYCLAMEN. In bud and bloom, 4-in S CINERARIAS. In bud and bloom, S-in 5 FERNS. Piersonl and Whitman!, Gnerarias. Choice mixed. Cinerarias. Choice mixed Asparagus Plumosus Asparagus Plumosus 100 1000 d .$6,00 «55,00 . 4.60 42.00 , 2.26 20.00 GENISTA. 4-in.. 3^ Asparagus Sprengeri. . . . 2i4 Abutilon Savitzii 214 Coleus. Red and yeUow PETUNIAS, Double. Purple and white variegated. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 2H-in 3.00 25.00 SALVIA 1.00 8.00 VINCAS. 3H-in 6.00 40.00 TliePeckliainfloralCo.faikaven,te. GERANIUMS Extra fine plants, ready for 3-inch shift. 100 1000 S. A. Nutt. 2K-in $2.25 $20.00 Beaute Poltevine Harcourt. White Ricard Perkins 2.60 LLimited Mme. JauUn 2.80 f Numbel Double and Single 2.75 25.00 2.50 2M Variegated Geraniums. 4 kinds 3.00 2M Double Petunias. 12 kinds 2.75 2}4 Double Alyssum. Large plants, , 2.76 2M Marguerite. Mrs. Sander.. 3.00 26.00 20 kinds Coleus Rooted Cuttings. Write for ■ of Stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Write them jou read tills advt, in the Exchange HELIOTROPE. , SALVIA Splendens TRADESCANTIA Variegated. . SMILAX. Strings. 3-in., extra SPRENGERI. 3-in.. extra Cash with order. MAGNUS PIERSON. !,00 15,00 !.25 20.00 !.26 20.00 trade prices by i Interior of an Alpine House A House for Alpines We have several times had commenda- tory notes in regard to that type of small greenhouse which goes by the name of -ilpine House. The purpose of such house is to grow and show, but particu- larly to show, the beauty and the interest of the charming alpine flowers that flower early in the year and the Spring. In England such houses, which are scarcely heated, or only heated just sufficiently to ward off the risk of frost, are yearly be- coming a feature of a large number of gardens. The alpine house is not to be confused in any way with the conserva- tory or warm greenhouse. That is al- together a far grander and more showy structure and of course contains a much greater wealth of gorgeous blooming plants. But to the man or woman, gar- den owner or flower lover, who can ap- preciate these wondrously beautiful lit- tle Spring harbingers, be they of bulbous or other character, such a house is highly desirable. We say advisedly the flower lover, for there are really very few of this class compared with the thousands to whom "a yellow Primrose by the river's brim, a yellow Primrose is to them, and it is nothing more." The wealthy who buy flowers because it is "the thing," are different from those who buy plants and flowers because they have a passionate regard for them and love to cultivate and care for them. The alpine house can be kept supplied from Janu- ary to March with a constant succession of little gems, such as choice Narcissi, Galanthuses. Crocuses, Saxifragas, spe- cies of Tulips, Muscari, Brythroniums, Scillas, and many other things, which are mainly grown in deep pans and are brought on in cold frames. No "forcing" is actually done. Beelin. Conn. — P, V. Pauloz. on the Meriden rd., has rebuilt his 300ft. green- house, and has connected same with an- other house 100ft. in length. He is now ready to start his seedling plants. Anthuriums) February is a good month to overhau top-dress and repot this class of plant Anthuriums Scherzerianum and Andri anum are greatly valued by florists fc the varied and brightly colored spathe while others, and A. crystallinum. Wan queanum and Veitchii, are largely grow for their large and beautifully marke foliage. They require a compost of loos rich material, consisting of fibry loam an peat, which should be pulled in lumf (and the loose material knocked out with addition of chopped sphagnum, silvE sand, broken crocks and modules of cba: coal. Use clean pots, which should I well drained ; spread out the roots an carefully work the compost in amoB them, moulding it up 2in. or 3in. aboi the rim of the pot Where necessary I repot it is best to wash out all the ol and sour compost in a tub of tepid wati — this, by the way, is an excellent way ( treating many other classes of plani which are in bad health through sour po ting material. Specimens in good heaU and which do not require repotthi should have some of the surface matcrir removed and replaced with fresh compos Anthuriums generally require a temperr tare of 60 deg. to 70 deg., with plenty < moisture at the root and in the atm sphere. Boskoop (Holland)INursery Note We are advised that it is quite like! Spring shipments from Holland will a rive in the United States somewhat lat( than usual this year as that country still having, according to last report severe frosts, skating being a daily ei jo.vment. It is hoped that the strenuoi cold weather will not last very long i dealers are anxious to start out the shipments. From last reports, Jan. i there was no weather amelioration : ^■Sht. . For this information we are mdebti to G. W. van Gelderen ' E. P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH, Sec.-Treas. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWER! No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, telephone ma.n..^^ ALBANY, N. Y. February U, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 393 Select Cut Flowers The entire cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties, Tea Roses, Double Violets, S>veet Peas, Tulips and Daffodils M. C. FORD WHOUBSALB FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Phones, 3870-3871 Madison Square ing very sluggishly. The average price for good Valley today is about S2, with occasional sales of extra choice flowers at $3. Longiflorum Lilies are not in large the price. Good Lilies upply yet it is too early to speak certainly this matter. The market today is and prices are depressed on every ite Am. Beauty Roses are in fair --^^-„ and moving slowly. Special grade blooms are selling in general at from 20c. to 40c. each, and fancies at from 15c. to 25c. Tea Roses of all kinds are in only moder- ate supply; the demand for these is not consequently are lower on some varieties. Top grade blooms are selling for about the following prices: KilJarney, Whitje Killarney. My Maryland, Bride, Brides- maid and Mrs. George Shawyer, 8c.; Kil- Queen, Lady Hillingdon, Richn brum at from 5c. t In other flowers, moderate supply $1 to $2 per 100; Dais go at $2; Myosotis bunch; Freesias, at ] bunch; Lilac at from Mignonette, at from bunch; Paperwh' Narcissus, at about five bunches for $1; Tulips at from 12c. per doz., a few very choice ones, small supply, vhich and Milady. Chatenay, IC and Mock, to ulgarit Sunburst and Carnations are in grades is from : ti abundant supply, and hese is all the time so market is never cleaned f price is from 10c. for :erior quality blooms up choice varieties in small numbers. It should be noted that such sales are very exceptional. Cypripediums are mostly out of the market; the asking price for a few very choice blooms of these is about ?2 per doz. Inferior blooms, the last of the crop, realize very little. Oncidium splendidum is moved with difficulty at a In addition to these, there are plenty of Sweet Peas, the best of which are selling at from about $1 to $1.25 per doz. bunches; double Violets, Princess of "V\'"ales Violets and Gov. Herrick. at 30c., 50c. and 15c. per 100 respectively. Wall- flowers are very abundant, and the finest of these barely realize 35c. per bunch. Greens of all kinds are mioving at quoted prices, in general sympathy with the present market conditions. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.— The market has tightened up a trifle, and with an ac- "le beginning of this ur well for it to con- week, prospects augur ■ 1 light horts and mediums. Longer grades are not as active and most of the trading is done at 5c. to Sc. Top figures are about 12y2C. to 15c. The an- ticipated Carnation increase failed to ma- terialize this week, as receipts are light; 3c. to 5c. is the general scale of prices. Cattleya " - -'-' - '- -■— ' the qualit- $50 per 100 are present quotati^ nal supply at per 100. Giganteum and 15c.; Callas at t Sweet Peas contir tity, and in quality 1 40c. to $2 per 100. Lilac is a little Paperwhite Narciss more plentiful, while si are off. Tulips are n 2c. _ to 4c. Daffodils amount of Mignonette The supply of Snap- Washington's Birthday Is the next Holiday ot National Interest. Let it be of particular interest and profit to the Florist. We are here to make it both. If we are not selling to you or selling for you, give us a trial. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St, NEW YORK Phones Madison Square 32S'SS82-5583 I orders carefully attended to t Ig doe — Mention Excliange dragon is increasing; it is selling at $1-60 to $2 per bunch. Violets are apparently past, there is very little call for them. , Acacia pubescens, Roman Hyacmths, and Wallflowers, also Alyssum about com- plete the list of flowers seen here. Greens are selling up close, BOSTON, Feb. 10.— With the mild weather of a week ago flowers are more plentiful. Roses are now in good sup- ply. The biggest demand is for short stemmed stock, and white varieties are asked for more frequently than colored. American Beauty is still scarce, and the meagre supply hardly meets ___and. The . therefore well Richmond satisfactory at from Killarney and White nd quality high ' ' "" Killarney standard. Prices e depreciated si week. Ward and Hillingdon £ ng in normal qua ■■ " " ' It 4c. to 10c. Mi ire reaching the markets in fine shape, md the supply is ample to fill all de- are going Sunburst s they $4 ire not quite as abundant a week ago, consequently ightly ■ - "ancy le former pi " ity of Carnati for the first two days Violets are quite plentiful expected that there will '- - " is that at i sold tine's Day. prices ced from 36c. to 50c. per )0. Sweet Peas are good, Spence eties bein: made a feature of for St. Valen- ine's Day; prices are S3, $4, and $6 per 00. PhalEenopsis are in good supply, iardenias are scarce. There is a plentiful supply of Adian- um and Asparagus. Pot plants CHICAGO, Feb. 10.— There have been some changes in the market since last report, but the general tenor of conditions has improved but little. There is more caused a falling oft in the local demand, and the out of town orders for some days past have been slightly behind the average. The zero weather that started on Saturday and continues to this writing the interferred „.. cut flower stock, so that ing of the market on Monday rieties. Spen< to 12 per 100. Tulips are greater variet and sell i being sold for $1 being offered ving. Prices ar and flov Paperwhite Narcissi are yet in good upply. Roman Hyacinths less plenti- ul. Daffodils and Jonquils are in ex- ess of the demand, and are moving lore slowly. Lilies are only in me- ium supply, with prices ranging from Oc. to 12c. per flower. Valley is not overplentiful but quality ood at $2 to $3 per 100. Callas abun- ant and of quality fine . at $1.60 per some ot the dealers that were handling large crops had to reduce the price con- siderably. The beginning of the present week fine' - " '" ' fully up to any re some stock arrives that" is not easily dis- posed of. From $4 to f5 per doz. is top price for select stock, but there are so many grades and conditions of stock that prices vary accordingly. In Killarneys, and all other Roses in general, there is an improvement in the quantity' that can now he secured when compared with one week ago. The supply is slightly better, and the prices have eased off proportionately. Short stock is only in limited supply; most of the con- signments are now of the better grades. With a brisk demand there would not be enough Roses to go around. The price in nearly all varieties has been reduced; the slow" demand did not justify the deal- ers in holding to the price that prevailed for some weeks past. Carnations have been very plentiful, but the quality has been very much below the average. The proportion of good stock coming In is not large, and the bulk of 53 WEST 28th ST. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK WI-IOUESAUB AVHOUBSALE Telephone 7362 Madison Sq Madison Sq. Cattlcyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations \ 396 The Florists' Exchange -THE l^HOLESALE 34 W. 2&i!!^ST NEW YORK ; due — Mention Ex LILAC SWEET PEAS, CARNATIONS, ROSES, LILIES LILY OF THE VALLEY, SMILAX And a full line of all bulbous stock WILLIAM P. rORD whoiesaie Florist 107 West 28th Street. New York Give credit where credit la due — Mention Exchang We Satisfy the Producer We Please the Consumer We can handle more stock to the entire satisfaction of both grower and retailer. Place your confidence in us — rely on our motto: "We Never Disappoint." Our past record is our guarantee. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Madison Sq. tS'SStO Will help all aronnd If yog mention the Exghange the consignments is conamon stock. Fancy stock has been bringing good prices wherever found, but the poor stock has been hard to dispose of at any price. From SI to $3 per 100, according to qual- ity, was paid for this stock on Monday. Tulips and Jonquils ai"e in good supply and appear to be in fair demand. Like most other stock there is also a large for the select, with a gradual taper- ing: down according- to quality. The orchid supply is not large, but there appears to be enough to meet what de- mand there has been for the past week. ;e dealers feel that there will to meet all demands. The upply comes steadily on and There have been more Sweet Peas on season, but still not enough to make any impression. There have also been some good Spencers come in the past week that are stated to be forerunners of a large crop. GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale 3t 28th Street NEW YORK NA/iLLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street 2^^^ mta^n^u^r. NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere Will help all aroand If you mention the Exchange Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 years* Experience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square, 1912. GivecreditwherecredltlBdue — Mention Exchange Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 150 West 28th St. Telephoi New York : Madison Square 4626-4627 the stores, that ith only Results from the Exchange A correspondent who visited Alexander Macrae, 1138 Smith St., Providence, K. I., says : "Alex Macrae reports excellent re- sults from his large advertisement in the special twenty-fifth anniversary number of the Exchange. He had orders for his soap mixer covering a big territory." Longueuil, Que. Allow us to express our high opinion of your superlative anniversary number which seems hard to excel ; however, as your motto seems to be "ever forward," we presume you will even outdo that, and with such a team to assist as our friends Bahr and Meehan (to whom we wish to doff our hats) we have no doubt vou will yet pass the ninth story. Wm. Bakee, Quebec. Milwaukee, Wis. The Market On Thursday and Friday we had the worst blizzard of the season, but it did not last long and on Saturday it cleared off and bright sunshine followed, which will help the- blooms for St. Valentine's Day. Preparations are being made by the retailers, with a view to increase observance of this day, and fancy baskets and boxes of flowers will be featured as expressing the sentiments of that occa- sion. The leading retailers will have many novel and beautiful suggestions in their window displays. There was little change in the whole- sale cut flower market during the week ending the month of January. Already there are signs of a good supply of Sweet Peas. Roses are in slightly better sup- ply than they were a week ago, but there are still more orders for the shorter grades than can be handled without trou- ble. Killarney is more in evidence than any other variety, as it is planted at least as heavily as all other Roses combined. There is also a good demand for yellow, which have eased up a little in price, the stems not being quite so long. It doesn't matter so much, however, for they are used mostly for corsage work, and have to be cut short anyway. Richmond is again fine ; stems stiff and flowers of good color. There is quite an improve- ment in the quality of most of the Roses, which have been decidedly poor of late because of the lack of sun. M. O. S. Am. Beauty in longer lengths are not plentiful, and the shorter ones are so poor tbat they are hardly salable. The Carnation supply is good, most of the stock being fine and bringing 4c. There is quite a lot of the poorer stock that is weak, but all can be worked in for de- signs which require short flowers. Vio- lets are coming in much more plentifully. The singles are more scarce, while the Sweet Pea growers believe they will be able to bring in large quantities, there is no such word of encouragement from the local Violet men. Notes An item of interest to the florists is the express rates which have taken effect the past week in order to compete with the parcel post. The rates have les- sened considerably. Holton & Hunkel report stock in Roses scarce. The crop of Carnations is very fine now, and hope to have plenty Peas and Violets for St. Valentine's Day. Gus Rusch Co. is getting in a fine lot of bulb stock, all of which sells well. They report green goods scarce. Edlefsin & Leidiger have had a busy week with funeral work. Will Zimmerman Co. has been kept busy irrie Bros. Co. 1 tlonally busy week. On Thursday and Friday the company was very busy with the corsage work for the Wisconsin Junior Prom, at Madison. Ward Roses, Valley and Sweet Peas predominated. Long stemmed Beauties were used for decorations. James Currie, superintendent of Forest Home Cemetery, says he has one of the finest collections of the French strain of Cineraria he ever saw. Julius Kublick, formerly with Schloss Bros., now in business for himself, called on his Milwaukee friends on Wednesday. Sam Seligman called on the trade on Saturday. He reports fine business, and cannot speak too highly of the Cleveland show. M. 0. S. Portland, Mich. — The Martin sisters have completed a new greenhouse and will enter into the commercial florists' trade. TELEPHONES— Madison Square 167 and44«8 J. K. ALLEN, lOe 'W^EST 38tii ST., ISB'W^ YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WnX BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WFTH YOU Reciprocity — Saw It !n the Exchange February 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 397 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. Give us a trial. CutFlower Exchange sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at_Six o'clock WaUs f. S. DORVAL irposes for Rent. Secretary fi£Tii BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 155-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT flOWER EXCHANGE flOOR, COOGAN BIDG. ). Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson. Traas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. I Wholesale Commission Dealera In Cut ^Flowera and Supplies 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. I GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK, Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 mMSi BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists jllO West 28th St., New York ' Telephone 551 Madison Square Consignments of choice flowers solicited ICoi Wl Charles MOIang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephon L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28tii Street, New York City Telephone, 2515 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write tliem yon read this adTt. Id the Exchange ILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FUOWERS 28 Willoughby Street d.4691Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. WHOLESALE FLORIST 5 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE fntnal Reciprortty — Saw It In the Brchange HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ' _ :■'•*' ^^UgToF VALLEY ^--^^^and CARDCNIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS ^AMES McMANUS, ,7;irrD°2S 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Trae Charles Schen ck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholeaalo Florists 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for I; WHOLESALE FLORIST te4 West 28tli St., NEW YORK BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc >VHOLESAUE F-LORISTS, Conslsrnments Solicited Tdephooes. Madison S<,n.re{}6«} 34 WCSt 28th St., NEW YORK Write them yon read thla adTt. In the Eicbange Horace E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 57 WEST 28th STREET of Cut Flowers in Season 2200 and 2201 Madison Square NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, feb. 11, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwse noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday Extra., No. 1.. No. 2.. No 3.. KiUamey Queen. . , White Killainey... My Maryland Richmond . Lady Hillingdon Bride & Maid, Special. Mrs. Aaron Ward Mme. Abel Chatenay. Hybridum and Croweanum. . . Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus, Plumosus. bunches. Sprengeri, bunches Daffodils, per doz 2.00 to 4.00 •Fan Yelio (•The Highest I Pink Grades of Sf,' Novelties. Forget-Me-Not, per bunch. Freesla. per bunch Hyacinths LUac, per bunch. Lilies, Longiflonim Lilies, Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bui Orchids, Cattl'ey'as! . .' .' . ." Cypripediums, per doz. . Dendrobium formosum. Oncldlum splendidum . . . Stocks Sweet Peas, TuUps, perd , Princess of Wales.. . Gov. Herrick l.SOto 2.00 ) 30.00 ) 1.26 All the new and standard KwOILw Fine grade C A R N AT I O N S and all seasonable C U T F LO W E R S WALTER F. SHERIDAN, Itotjal BeclprodtT— 8si P. J. SMITH Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist A full line" of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St.. NEW YORK TeIephones{}«^}Madiso„&,nare Qut FlOWCrS at WholCSak r It la tba Bxctunf • George CSiebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city. Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnatioiti Personal Attention — Consignments Solicited — Satisfaction Guaranteed Walter R.Siebrecht Co. iM. 114 West 28th Street, New York •PHONE 1245 MADISON SQUARE Facilities for the Handling of your Stoek UNSURPASSED GIveerMltwherporeiilHsdii^-McntlnnliXichanltf B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York V I f> I. F T ^ CARNATIONS V I yj Li ML, I a AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th St., NEW YORK Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Brchanga Louis M.Noe LouisA. Noe WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Mathew Sampson, Jr., Manager. Tel. 756 Mail. 8a. American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W 26th St., NEW YORK Glvecreditwberecredltlsdue — Mention Exchange Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Shipping orders given personal attea- tion and satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SUNN, New York irtbday and St. Valentine's Lincoln ^ ._.- Day have again come and gone, and helped flower sales a little. Washing- ton's Birthday will be the next day m the calendar which may be reasonably ■expected to increase flower sales. Will if? It depends on whether any well conceitad eftort is made to effect this result. A vase of sample blooms of the new light pink Rose Opihelia from B. G. Hill of Rieliniond, Ind., also of the new red Rose Hadley from the Montgomery Roso Co., of East Hadley, Mass., were re- cently noted at Moore, Hentz & Nash, So W. 26th St. At Guttman & Raynor's, Inc., 102 W. 28th .-t., were noted this week the ra hei- nncomraonly seen blooms o(f Allium, also some fine blooms of the new Carnation Laura Weber, and of Primula Forbesi, the latter, by the way, now becoming common in the w^holesale market, and apparently overdone. Grand Soleil d'Or Narcissus of the true golden color was seen at J. K. Allen's, 106 W. 28th St., this week, some of the best observed this season, also fine pink Stocks. Gunther Bros., 110 W. 2Sth st., are now receiving some remarkably fine Pan- sies, also single Violets of excellent qual- ity. 398 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLIWORTH GO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Eeclproclty— Saw It In the Exchange PITTSSURfiH CIT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. GlTB credit where credit is due— Mention Exchange The failuie of the business conducted under the firm name of Jenke & Co., at 29th St. and Broadway is reported. Blooms of that lovely old flower Daphne odora are seen in regular supply at the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 11 1" W. 28th St., also the usual supply of fine double Killarneys, both pink and white, Bulgarle and Sunburst. An attracuve exhibit of baskets for florists' use is noted in the store window. ^ , • •,, A. L. Miller of Jamaica, L. I., is lU at his home and was missed at the Flo- rists' Club meeting on Monday might, the first time he has been absent, it is said, for many years. Among the other plants at Wm. Kessler's, 113 W. 2Sth St., this week are some well grown single Dutch Hyacinths in pots and pans. In cut flowers at the same store some remarkably fine IMyo- sotis and Sweet Peas were noted. There was a meeting of the American Rose Society at the office of Traendly & Schenck, 131 W. 2Sth St., on Monday p.m., of this week. There were present B. Hammond, S. S. Pennock, H. May, IR. Simpson, W. R. Pierson and L. C. Tuthill. The International Flower Show Com- mittee met at the Grand 'Central Palace in this city on Monday afternoon. John Young, F. H. Traendly, C. H. Totty, F. R. Pierson, and Wm. H. Duckham, were present. Very fine Sunburst, Ward, Radiance, Bulgarle and deep pink Killamey Roses; also Rosette, Pink Delight, and Gloriosa Carnations, and fine large Cattleyas were seen this week at Traendly & Schenck's, 131 W. 28th St. Walter R. Siebrecht Co., Inc., of 114 W. 28th St., opened on Feb. 1, their new store at 200 W. Mulberry st, Baltimore, Md. Thomas Barker, formerly manager of the New York store, is in charge, and B. B. Jacobs has become manager of the New York store. W. S. Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., is receiving some remarkably fine Killarney Queen Roses, and also some large, fine, Oattleya Triana; blooms. The blooms oi the new Rose Hadley received by this company for A. N. Pierson, Inc., for ex- hibition at the meeting of the New York Florists' Club on Monday night attracted much favorable attention while at the store of this company on Monday. The sixth annual dinner of the N. Y. and N. J. Ass'n of Plant Growers wiU ■ be held on Monday, Feb. 23, at 6.30 p.m., in the Hotel McAlpin, Broadway and 34th St. Tickets $5 per person. It is promised this will be the best dinner ever given by the Association ; a first-class en- tertainment and dancing wiU follow. Fred Lehnig is chairman of the dinner in receipt of the 1914 member- ship book of the New York Florists' Club. The treasurer's statement shows a hand- some balance in the treasury ; the secre- tary reports an average attendance of 139 at its ten regular meetings, with 89 new members elected per year. There are quite a number of names still on the roll who were in at the birth of the club in 1887, many of whom are still quite active in its affairs. The booklet gives the rules governing the exhibition of nov- elties and disseminated varieties, the points of judging by the various national societies, the club" useful information. bylaws, and other New Bbttnswtok. N. J. — The wife of George H. Bond, the well known and veteran grower here, died after a short illness on Feb. 2. The funeral services were held Feb. 5. ROS£S=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers 4.00 to 15.00 4.66 to is.bb NAMES AND VARIETIES Beauty, fancy — spl. Extra No. 1 No. 2 to 60.00 to 30.00 10.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 12.00 Bouvardiaa. Callas (per doi.) Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. -White Standard J Pink. Varieties Yellow and var. •Fancy ("White. hlgn-J Pii Red. Ferns. Hardy Galai Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Gladiolus. . . _._ Lillea, Harrisii and Longi Lilyof theVaUey Narcissi — Paperwhitc Trumpet Major.. . . Orchids— Cattleyas, per doz. . Cypripediun Roman Hyacinths Smilax (per doz. strings).. Snapdragon (per doz.) . . Violets, donbie.'.'.'.'. ". '. '. '. BOSTON MASS. Beauties, Hadley, Mrs. Russell, Killamey Queen, Sunbursts, « K TVl^ ^___ w^»^^^^«| .^"1^^ Tafts, Cardinals, VV1!jLV/H OKvPi^* V/vP* ' Choice Carnations, Valley, Cattleyas, Vio- 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. QWe credit where credit 1 dJorprUu. WebnethtioodM New England Florist Supply Co. Violet and Green Foil, 20c. per lb. ; plain foil, 9c. 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: |^°Ji'„V478'9^w Open 6 a.m. fo 7 p.m. Write them yog read ttola adrt. In the Pxehange We are the Headquarters for Cut Orchids and Gardenias 3>^-ln. pots, JIO.OO per 100 3-in pots, J15.00 per 100 F. J. DOLANSKY, - 114 Market Street, - LYNN, MASS. Uataal Reciprocity — Saw It In the BxctaaDge B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. HOITON&HUNKELCQ. Wholssale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufaaiffere of WIRE DESIGNS Boston Notes Business is fair, but not up to the I expectations of many. With the excep-l tion of Carnations and Gardenias, flowers J are plentiful. Lincoln's Birthday is not a legal holi- day in this State, consequently the ex- pectation of an increase of business is rather doubtful. St. Valentine's Day business is not pushed as much as it should be. There are two or three retail iiorists advertising in the city newspapers, trying to in- fluence the sale of flowers on that day, and there are to be a few window dis- plays, but there isn't the enthusiasm there might be. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Penn left last, Wednesday, Feb. 4, for a week's holiday in New York and Philadelphia. At the Penn store on Bromfield st. they have been very busy. They had a large wed- ding decoration at ProctorsviUe, Ver- mont, which took several of the men away. They are to make a feature of Violets for St. Valentine's Day. Last year on that day they sold 135,000 Vio- lets. They expect to reach the 200,000 mark this year and are advertising er- tensively in three of the leading news- papers of the city. The H. M. Robinson Co. is quite busy in all departments and trade is steadily increasing. The shipping trade of the firm for the past week has been very gratifying. The Boston Rose Co. is receiving from the Montgomery Co. the finest Hadley Roses that have ever been seen in tht flower markets of this city, also Rich- mond and Killarney and WTiite Killar ney Roses of superb quality. Waban Rose Conservatories are cut ting an extra fine crop of Russell Roses The vase of the new Rose Mrs. Store'y, which was seen in Galvin's window last week, was much admired. The Westboro Conservatories of West boro, Mass., are sending to H. T. Caperi at the Co-operative Market excellent Bu reka Carnations, also very fine Winso: and White Enchantress. Chas. Evans of Watertown has a pleas ing crop of Callas. His Mignonette ii grand, and Cattleya flowers which he i: marketing are of good quality. Four Year Old Carnations Arthur F. Capers of Wellesley ha a house of Carnations in which the sam plants have been for four years, and the: are flowering profusely. A few notes froi him on the treatment of these plant would be interesting reading. He is^ t build a large new modern Camatio house, and is receiving plans and spec: ficatione from the different firms at thi James Wheeler of Natick has a heav crop of Carnation flowers and the plani in his large greenhouse are looking tb picture of health. He is marketing extr good flowers which include such varietif as Fenn, Beacon, Pink Delight and Bi nora. His Snapdragon is beginning I flower, and in a week or two wiU ha^ a big supply. Carnations are looking well In the ne modem greenhouse which Lord and Ban ham built for John W. Foot of Readin Especially nice are his Benora, Pink D light. Beacon and White Wonder. The window of H. M. Comley is alwa; interesting, and we noted the foUowii plants and flowers last week; Rome Hyacinths, Anemones, Camellias, Choi zema, Exacum affine, Pancratium ovatu and a large vase of Amaryllis with mai of the more common flowers. A Bowling Match On the evening of Feb. 3 the ei ployees of Thomas F. Galvin, Inc., hi a very lively and enthusiastic bowlh match. The employees of the Back Bi store played the Tremont St. store. . was a most enjoyable affair from begi ning to the end, and it is planned to ha The Florists' Exchange 399 ^mmmmmm^^m^^m^mmmmmmmm^. CARNATIONS \re more plentiful and quality very choice. Our supply consists mostly of ;he better and newer varieties and is far superior to what is usually offered n Carnations. You can depend on our Carnations being fresh at aU times md they should reach you in perfect condition. Place your order in the ■ight direction. Try us out. GARDENIAS $1.50-$3.00 per dozen, $10.00-$25.00 per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. In Gardenias we handle onlv selected stock. The cheapest grade we < you are all perfect flowers. The difl"erence in quality is in the size of floi and length of stem. PINK, WHITE TJCl ^ir Q and YELLOW lxV-FOJL#0 The supply is larger, but the increase is mostly in the better grades, stock seUing at 8, 10 and 12 cents. You wiU find the best value in the me- dium and better grades and if we supply you you have the satisfaction of getting the Best to be had at the price. SNAPDR4GON $2.00 to $2.50 per dozen In pink, white and yellow SPHAGNUM MOSS SPENCER PEAS $2.50 per 100 The Winter- Flowering Orchid Type Stems 12 to 15 inches long. Four and five flowers to a stem. The Leo Niessen Co, N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. holesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted ate by the hundred i timore Bu0alo 28, 1914 Feb. 10, 1914 NAMES AND VARIETIES 2.50 to 3.00 1.50 to 2.00 White Ki Bride an. K. A. Victona My Maryland Richmond Perle Double Pink Killamey.. 10.00 to 12.50 4.00 t to 35.00 10.00 to 15.00 5.00 to 8.00 Gallas (per doz.) Standard J Pink "^R- LVeUowandv ♦Fancy f White (•The high- I Pink estgradea ofS Red Btan'dvan.lLYenowandv Ferns, Hardy Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) . LiUes, Harrisii and Longi LUyof theVaUOT Mignonette, ordinaj; Narcissi— Paperwhite Trumpet Major. ... Orchids— Cattleyaa. per doz.. . Cyprtpediums Dendrobioms Roman Hyadnths Smilax (per doz. strin») Snapdragon (per dozO Wallflowers, per doz. 4.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.66 to 'a.ob , to 15.00 )to 4.00 . to 4.00 .to 6.00 3.75 to 6.26 4.00 to 10.00 .;.■.■ to "i.oo 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 . ... to 4.00 PUSSY WILLOW The first herald of Spring's coming. A few of these soft, furry tufted sprays artistically L each box of flowers give ae of originality and dis- eness, bringing trade which your less progressive neighbors wonder how you get. 50c. per bunch; very choice. S.S.Pennock-MeehanCo. tied . I PHILADELPHIA 1608-20 Ludlow St. NEW YORK 117 West 28th St. WASHINGTON 1216 H St. N. W. BALTIMOREJ j Franklin & St. Paul Sts. Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Chdcest Sea»)nable Flowers „ Nora 13tii Street, PttllADELPHIA, PA. e — Mention Eicbange LILAC White and Colored, in any quantity. The finest arriving in Philadelphia. Daffodils, Golden Spur. . .$3 .00 per 100. JOHN W. MclNTYRE 1713 RANSTEAD ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. will help all around if yon mention these meetings and sports more fre- quently. The guest of the evening was ( James Meiklejohn, of the Scranton Flo- rists' Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. The scores were as follows : j Back Bay Wood 75 86 63 Derry 81 92 76 Bresenham 82 85 96 Dowd 94 82 97 Arnold 73 77 86 Tremont Street Bock 68 82 85 McNally 93 62 69 Dunn 88 96 95 EsTe'r .::;'.;;;;;;;:;!!:'.; ^82 85 75 Club Banqnet The annual banquet of the Garden- ers and Florists' Club will be held at the Horticultural Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 24; reception 5.30 to 6 p.m.. Th« ban- quet is at 6 o'clock. Following it there will be dancing until a late hour. Tickets are now on sale at $2 each, and may be had from any of the officers or members of the executive committee. The monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday even- ing, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. There will be a lecture on "Advertising," by L. W. C. Tuthill of New York. It will also be Carnation night, and many of the 1913 and 1914 novelties will be on exhibition. Retail Florists' Club On Tuesday, Feb. 3, there was held at the American House the regular meeting and banquet of the Boston Ketad Florists' Club. There were many im- portant subjects up for discussion some of which pertained to the betterment of this young organization. Several new members joined the club and the follow- ing officers were elected for the year 1914 : Thomas F. Galvin, Jr., president ; Henry R. Comley, vice-president; Benja- min H. Green, secretary; Juhus Zmn, treasurer; Edward McMulkin, Henry Penn, Sam Wax, N. Silverman and F. H. Houghton, directors. „ ^. , The monthly meeting of the Horticul- tural Club of Boston was held at the Parker House on Wednesday evening, Feb. 4. M. Walsh of Woods Hole was to be the lecturer of the evening, but un- fortunately, he could not be present. The guests of the club were Prof. George E. Stone of Amherst, and Dr. J. J. Kennedy of Reidville. The subject for discussion was "Progress in Rose Hybridization. W. A. Manda and Jackson Dawson gave their experience in raising new Roses. The greenhouses of Frank P. Putnam of Tewksbury are worthy of a visit at this time. The Carnation houses are looking well and the plants have a liberal crop of flowers. A. Magunson of Manchester, Mass., has leased a stall at the Boston Flower Ex- change. M. Leibman is the salesman at the market who is disposing of his flow- ers. This week he is sending very nice Snapdragon of a pleasing pink shade. Thomas Roland is marketing well grown and superbly flowered Genista, Cy- clamens and Heath plants. His pot Roses of the Rambler varieties will be in flower in two weeks. The Killarney Roses which Streiferd & Son of East Braintree are sending to the Co-operative Market are of good quality. They have also a nice cut of Carnations. The produce of the greenhouses of M. B. Dalachie is principally at this time yellow English Primroses, double Violets and Carnations. His yenow_ Primrose are favorites and are sold on sight. The Lily of the Valley which John McFarland is sending to the Co-operative Market is as fine as any reaching the city. He has also good Sweet Peas and Gardenias. D. F. Hutchinson & Son of Lexington have at the present time a nice supply of Sweet Peas. Thomas Cox of Dorchester has a house of Lilium longiflorum. The plants at A. M. Devenport at Watertown are looking well. There are 16.000 Lilies which are being pushed along for Easter. . The work at the new location, 260 Devonshire St., of the Co-operative Mar- ket, is progressing very favorably. The interior of the building is being thor- oughly painted and in the basement there is a new floor laid. It is rumored that William Sim, Thomas Roland, Mae- Alpine and Budlong have leased large spaces. William Patterson of WaUaston is a bulb specialist and is cutting excellent Tulips of the varieties Couronne d'Or. Prosperity and Murillo, also a large cut of Golden Spur and Von Sion Narcissi. Importing Seedling Evergreens A decision by the Board of General Appraisers and the Court of Customs Ap- peals, Jan. 15, held that evergreens pro- duced from seed were free of duty under paragraph 668, tariff act of 1909. 400 The Florists' Exchange All the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. QItc credit wtiere credit Iw dne — Mfptlop Bxcbange Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO. ILI I adTt. In the Bichange ST. PAUL, MINN L. L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS Please mention the Exchange when i E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND- Mntnal Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchanpe POEHLMANN BROS. CO. CUT FLOWERS Prompt Attention 71-74 East Randolph Street CnenlifHnes. Morton Grovo, IlL Write them yoo read thlis adrt. In the Bxct "The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Please mention the Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, feb. 10, 1914 Prices quoted are by tbe hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. 24-inch si 20-inch ff White and Short Klllamey Queen Milady, special Medium. Mrs. Aaron Ward, .peciil. My Maryland, special. Short, CARNATIONS— Standard fj^Jj Varieties ^^i •Fancy fw,L (♦The Highest J S^" Grades of Sfd S ':"' Varieties.) L"" Asparagus, bunch. Bouvardlas Boxwood 15c. per U Ferns, hardy per IOC LlHum Longlflorum , Ll^ of the Valley. , ■' • Ivy , Narcissus, Paper Wl Orchids — Cattleyas,., Polnsettias, per doz , SteTia . Sweel Feas , Tulips A. L. Randal Company 66 E. Randolph St.,'^'"'c*e«^?":?5o' CHICAGO, ILL H. G. BERNIN Wholesale Flort 1402 Pine Strl ST. LOUIS, Ml Bei-kowitz sold 3000 ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK.INE 30 Bast Randolph Street CHICA.aO Write them ywD read this advt. In the Exchange Philadelphia At last the question of the next Na- tional Flower Show is settled ; it will be held here in the Spring of 1916, and in all probabilities at the Convention Hall on North Broad st. Godfrey Aschmann is busily engaged in preparing for the Easter trade. His houses are choke full of seasonable plants, especially Azaleas. His multiflorum Lilies are also looking well, some of them showing buds. A line house of Cinera- rias look promising. William H.. Westcott, of Roxborough, is an expert grower of Primula obcon- ica. His plants are a mass of bloom of exceptional size. He is also cutting a fine lot of Carnations and a good block of Giganteum Lilies is also to be seen. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. recently had on view a new seedling red Rose grown by that veteran rosarian John Cook of Baltimore. It is unnamed as yet, being under No. 266; it is a good red, of excellent keeping qualities, with the fragrance of a Jacqueminot. Chas. E. Meeban states that it is a good bread and butter variety ; the stock is now be- ing placed on the market. Walter G. Bauman of Roxborough, is one of our good Cyclamen growers, and by careful selection has worked up a very fine strain of his own. He has a fine lot of seedlings now under way. Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., has returned from a five weeks' trip throughout the East and Middle West, and states that business conditions I are in a prosperous state in these sections, . In proof of this IMi baskets to one firm, Richard E. Lange is cutting top grade Carnation blooms from his model range at Roxborough. This place is one of the cleanest in Philadelphia. A Ford motor car brings the cut into town three days a week. He has a new seedling Freesia of promise. Jos. J. Neidinger is mailing out his new SO-page catalog of supplies and flo- rists' accessories. It is a very handsome book, profusely illustrated, and meets the requirements of the trade. JMr. Neid- inger already reports excellent returns. Raymond Brunswick of M. Rice & Co., took a little vacation trip last week to Wellesley College, Mass. We opine that this must be a very interesting place for a bachelor ; so does Mr. Brunswick. The Leo Niessen Co. received this week a novelty from California in the way of a gigantic fern. In appearance it is very similar to the fancy dagger type, and the fronds measure about five ft. in length and one foot in width. It is a splendid green for large decoration work ; it arrives in bundles as the ordinary dag- ger fern. Christian Eisele states that business in his line is very quiet at present, but feels very optimistic about the coming Spring. Some excellent Snapdragon was re- cently noted at Berger Bros. Samuel V. Smith is one of our happy florists who combine business with pleasure ; his goldfish are a source of both pleasure and profit. The Lord & Burnham Co. has the con- tract for three liouses 150ft. x 35ft. each, for the Macaw Bros., Norwood, Pa. A 100 h. p. steam boiler is already on the place. Gardenias and Scottii ferns are to be grown. Some very fine Golden Spur Narcissi are coming into town from the W. K. Harris place. Their Tulips and Hya- cinths are, as usual, very fine. Wm. H. Le Gierse finds concrete the ideal gr-eenhouse material. He is dis- placing all his woodwork with it, benches, walks, walls, and boiler shed all will be concrete, Adolph Farenwald finds his spare time well occupied in arranging for the big show here in 1916. The prelude "' commence, f WiETOR Brother WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT flower; All Telegraph and Telephone Ordc 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IL Please mention the Exchange when wr will be gone through before the grand finale two years hence. The jocund Maurice Fuld of Gotham town was with us this week, en route to Downingtown, Pa., to enlighten its citi- zens on "Annuals." W. H. E. Ferns for Dishe WHITMANI. Extra ERNEST OECHSLIN Gale Ave. and Madison St., RIVER FORFST.L scenes and acts CHICAGO AND THE WEST BotEiuical Garden Suggested The establishment of a botanical garden to further the growth of plants, trees and shrubs congenial to this climate was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Chicago Women's Outdoor Art League at the Auditorium Hotel on Feb. 3. Reso- lutions were adopted pledging the sup- port of the association to the park com- missioners in creating such a garden. Plans for the garden will be discussed at the next meeting of the league, at which the park superintendents and commission- ers will be present. The Cement Show will begin at the Coliseum on Feb. 12 and continue until the 21st. There will be a larger exhibit than ever before of everything practical and artistic that can be made out of this material. Everything from a canal lock to a hitching post will be exhibited. There will be a good many things of in- terest to the florists' trade in regard to construction. The decorative scheme will have for its key note a "court of honor," lined by statues of cement. A model of the Panama Canal from ocean to ocean will be the chief educational feature. The miniature canal was chosen as the star attraction as concrete was the backbone of the construction of the big ditch and was used to the extent of many million dollars. C. G. Anderson, of the plant depart- ment of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. at Mor- ton Grove, states that his company will have a fine lot of flowering plants for Easter, The company has 50,000 Lilies in pots, as well as a lot of Spiraeas, Ge- nistas, Roses and a splendid lot of Hy- drangeas in all the new French varieties, as well as a good lot of the well known Otaksa. Illinois State Florists Chas. Loveridge, president, i)! A. F. Ammand, secretary, of the Illiiij' State Florists' Association, spent pie of days in the city the past week the interest of the next meeting of association at Danville on March 10 11. These gentlemen called on all ! wholesale trade, and visited all the la) greenhouse establishments in the nei- borhood of the city. They left feeli assured that a large delegation from li city would attend, and several of the grr ers and dealers in horticultural lines il also make exhibits. With the Spr; flower show that was to be held in C- eago now out of the way, this will, ii) great measure, help to make the D; ville meeting the best in the history " the organization. The Chicago chapter of the Wild Fl( ers Preservation Society of America ' announced a prize essay contest in whl $25 wiU be awarded for the best es on "How to Save the Wild Flowers of Chicago Region." The contest is open everyone. The judges will be Dr. C. Millspaugh, Mrs. W. J. Calhoun, P: Jesse Lowe Smith, Mrs. Harold Ic and Dr. Frank S. Johnson. Essays m not exceed 3000 words and must be i sented before April 1. A second pi of $15 is also offered. The essays m be submitted to Huron H. Smith, 5' An agreement has been effected by friends of the H. H. Fisher Co., Kala) zoo. Mich., and the committee that rei sents its creditors in this city, wher the business of the company may be c tinned under conditions that will s, the creditors from loss, and eventu; save the business for Mr. Fisher. II stated that this company has been do a' business at an approximate value about $35,000 annually, and that wit' cheaper store and a> reduction in the: ary of the management, there will ■ I % ary 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 40] ent profits in the course of some to satisfy the creditors. The busi- of the company will be under the s. Julia A. Wratliowskie, who has jveral years conducted a cut flower known as Jegen, Morist, 27 N. )orn St., filed a voluntary petition Qkruptcy in the U. S. District court Jb. 5. The liabilities are stated to out $4000 ; assets not given. Owing health and the inability of Mrs. kowskie to sell tlie business, which las tried to do for a long time, is as the reason for this action. E. Waters of the Puehlmann Bros, jft on Sunday night for a business 0 Memphis, Xenn. lie expects to be in the city the end of this week. T. Fyfer and Feter Ulsem, of the .go Carnation Uo., have purchased tar i^loral (Jo. at Wilmette, 111., and led possession of this proparty on 3. The consideration is stated at DO. Up to the time of the transfer 3 property it belonged to Herman F. ittler, first deputy chief of police hicago. The houses were erected seven years ago with the exception B addition of a modern range that idded the past Summer, making in DW about 100,000ft. of glass. The s are in Boses, Cai-nations, and ag plants. The new owners will lue to grow Roses and Carnations heir shipping trade. Feter Olsem, until this deal was made was in e of the company's greenhouses at :, will move to Wilmette and assume e of the new property. Frank r, a well known Carnation grower was formerly connected with the nbottom estate will succeed Mr. 1 at Joliet, John J. Flint, who has the superintendent of the Star J Co. at Wilmette, will continue the new owners. Mr. Pyfer will Que as manager of the Chicago Car- a Co., and will also give his atten- to the business of the new company other arrangements may be made, fates that the company is making igements to plant 20,000 of the new KiUarney Brilliant at Wilmette. e next meeting of the Cook County sts' Association will be held on sday evening, Feb. 19, at The Tav- m W. Washington St. Election of rs for the ensuing year will take . Pres. Kohlbrand desires a good dance as other matters of importance come up. Arrangements will also ade regarding the trip to Danville to d the meeting of the State Florists' ;iation on March 10 and 11. e McNeff-Swenson Co. sold entirely of their novelty advertising folders St. Valentine's Day and are now Ing a strong campaign for Easter ra. Chas. McKellar, who underwent peration at the Henrotin Memorial lital the past week, was reported on lay not to be doing as well as her J friends would like, and will have to in in the hospital for some time 1-3. Tegelaar, wife of George Tegelaar an Weevern & Tegelaar, Lisse, Hol- gave birth to a bouncing boy last day. Mrs. Tegelaar is the daughter of Pearce, the well known florist and grower of this city. C. Kohlbrand, vice-president of the ois State Florists' Association placed ilonday attractive posters in all the esale houses calling the attention of trade to the 9th annual meeting of issociation at Danville, issett & Washburn have had splendid ess with the grafting of the new pink i Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, and will plant stensively for their own trade this ng. Cecile Brunner, the baby pink J that has been a great success with retail florist of this city, has been lagated on a large scale. . M. Frank of the Heiss Co., Day- 0. ; Robt. Karlstrom, South Orange, '. ; B. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y., i recent visitors. be John C. Moninger Co., 900 Black- k St., and the Adam Schillo Lumber 1516 Hawthorn ave., had a narrow pe from a disastrous fire on Saturday t when the Armour grain elevator burned. This was eight stories high burned like a pile of faggots, en- ;ering aU the property for many ks around. The buildings of the unger and Schillo Co. caught fire, but saved with only a slight loss. im , Ore., wtiicn nrm cuixica un w±ic u, uptodate businesses in Oregc The New Rose Hadley J. R. Fotheringham has been in the city for the past week in the interest of F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., and is also salesman for the new Rose Hadley that is now being disseminated by A. N. Fierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Mr. Fotheringham reports a splendid suc- cess in the sale of this new Rose to the leading Chicago growers. The Poehl- mann Bros. Co. will grow two houses of it, Weitor Bros, will plant one entire house, Emil Buettner of Park Ridge will grow it on a large scale ; Bassett & Washburn will plant a large house, and the A. F. Amling Co. of Maywood have ordered enough stock for one of their large houses. There has been some blooms of this new Rose on exhibition during the past week at the store of the E. C. Amling Co. that proved to be of much interest to the growers in this locality. It is something out of the or- dinary— a deep velvety crimson with a fragrance beyond description, and is destined to be a price getter. Mr. Fother- ingham left Sunday night for Denver, Colo., from which point he will work toward the coast. Kalamazoo, Mich. The cold wintry weather of the past week seems to have put more vigor into the business, and so things are moving along quite nicely. Quality of stock im- proves with the lengthening days, al- though remaining on the short side. 'Shipping and funeral work keeps up well. At the Auto Shonr The auto show in progress during the past week created a demand for a lot of flowei-s. Van Bochove's did the hall decorations, which was said to be one of the best jobs ever done in the city, and called for large quantities of decora- tive material, hanging baskets, and large palms and other plants. In addition the individual exhibitors presented the ladies with flowers, and in this way several thousands of various blooms were dis- posed of. Van Bochove's again supplied most of these, and as the firm operate five autos, their popularity among the agents is not to be wondered at. Notes Fisher's affairs disclose an offering of a small percentage on the dollar, which will probably be accepted. The concern is moving into another store on Rose St., where the business will be carried on under careful management in the hope of a successful recovery. St. Valentine's, on Saturday, will un- doubtedly be a business bringer, as re- cently it has come to the front as a leader of good days in the season, and with a little helpful advertising would nearly rank it with Christmas for actual profits. S. B. Cincinnati, 0. all flowers for St. Valentine's Day. Most all the flowers peculiarly appropriate for this day are in good supply and are of good quality. Most of the early orders in the wholesale houses are for Violets, Lily of the Valley, orchids and Sweet Peas. The supply of red Carnations is good, but red Rose offerings are very short in sup- ply. Other available stock in this line of small flowers include Freesias and a few Wallflowers and Marguerites. The supply of Roses is limited. More could easily be used. A much looked for crop has not materialized owing to the rather indifferent weather. Carnations are coming in finely, both in respect to quantity and quality.^ There are some very choice offerings in White Enchan- reds. Giganteum Lilies are plentiful and are of high quality. Tulips are coming in in larger quantities but the stems are as yet very short. The first Dutch Hya- cinths made their appearance last week, both Paperwhite and yellow Narcissi are offered. Jonquils generally find a good market, but some short blooms have rather a slow sale. Callas prove good property. California ferns have been added to the list of decorative greens. Notes The Florists' Society's meeting on Feb. 9 was well attended. It is the first time since the November meeting that there was a larger attendance. President Allen appointed a committee consisting of R. Witterstaetter, chairman, Gus. Adrian, Max Rudolph, Wm. Murphy and Frank Volz to solicit funds among the local florists to aid in the fight against taxation of plants at Springfield. The other business transacted was only rou- tine. Last week C. E. Critchell offered the first Dutch Hyacinths in the market. Fred Keller of Lexington, Ky., was in the city last week. Teddy. Cleveland, 0. Notes Business is rather quiet. Spring flowers predominate in the stock shown. Several beautiful windows in yellow have been shown this past week. Daffodils and Lilac have been a combination that was popular, and one of the exclusive weddings of the week was done in this. The decorations were by Smith & Fetters Co. Great masses of Lilacs with large vases of Daffodils and Lilacs intermin- gled, formed a setting for the bridal party. The house, which is one of our old mansions, was treated throughout with the same flowers — garlands of Lilacs with cluster effects of Daffodils connected the features of the decoration together. The bridal table was done in Lady Hillingdon Roses in silver stand- ards, with silver basket underneath. The bride carried a shower of Lily of the Valley, the maids' bouquets of Lady Hillingdon Roses, while the flower girls carried Colonial bouquets of Forgetme- nots, with clusters of the same Rose. The McCallum Co. bought out the stock and assumed all contracts of The Cleveland Plant & Flower Co., Feb 1. The old location is to be opened up by Emil Meyer, the Penn Square florist, who has bought the ice box and fixtures, and who carries on the business under the old name of The Cleveland Plant and Flower Co. Walter C. Priest who was connected .-with McCallum Go. up to York and Philadelphia buying a com- plete stock of florists' supplies. The opening will occur Feb. 12. Mr. Priest was with The Gasser Co. formerly, and is well acquainted with the trade here. Mr. Barber resumes his old position with the Jones Russell Co. The Women Florists' Club has sent out invitations for a dancing party to be held in the Chamber of Industry Hall at 2515 Franklin ave., Thursday, Feb. 19. Tickets 50c. each. A fine time is prom- ised. Fred Griffin came near being burned out by a fire in the next building to him. The building he is in is a fireproof building, and it was put to a test at this time, as very little of the next building, a three story structure, was saved. Water flooded his basement, and he got his books and everything ready to move out, and even the wall got so hot he could not touch it, but the loss is being adjusted by the Insurance Companies. The stock in the basement was damaged by the water. The fire occurred at 1 a.m. Ella Grant Wilson. Mt. Caemel, Pa. — H. K. Erdman & Son will in the coming Spring enlarge their greenhouse which was erected last Summer. It covers an area of 5000 sq. ft., and the addition will practically take in 5000 more sq. ft. of ground. Fort Wayne, Ind. The cold wave which has been experi- enced in most sections of the country dur- ing the past two weeks, has been keenly felt in this locality, the thermometer registering as low as four degrees below zero, with accompanying high winds and heavy snowstorms and sleet. The florist has had therefore to keep a close watch on his temperatures. In the wholesale market there has been a considerable shortening upon neariy all varieties of Roses, with a subsequent stiffening in prices. Other varieties of fiowers have not been in oversupply, al- though the supply has held out well with the demand. All the Spring cut stock has met with a heavy call. Violets have sold well, mostly in the single varieties, orchids, Gardenias, Sweet Peas, Antir- rhinums, Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Jonquils and Narcissi have been im- mensely popular. Some excellent Charles X and Marie Legraye Lilacs are in. Lilies are still playing a big part in fu- neral work, for which there continues to be a large call. Carnations are not over abundant but are exceedingly satisfactory in regard to quality. St. Valentine's Day, with its ever-in- creasing demand for flowers, is here and the present outlook for this holiday is very good. Blooming plants, as Valen- tines, are becoming an important factor in this holiday business, although, of course, the call for cut flowers will be in the ascendency. At the February meeting of the State Florists' Ass'n. of Indiana which was held in Fort Wayne on Tuesday, Feb. 3, there was the excellent attendance of 52, this being the largest meeting ever held outside Indianapolis. The Anthony Hotel was the scene of the luncheon and business meeting which followed. A tour was then made of the various green- houses of the city and the meeting was voted a very profitable, as well as en- Cromwell, Conn., with an excellent ex- hibit of the new Hadley Rose, which was voted a winner by everyone in attendance at the meeting. D. B. Indianapolis state Florists' Meeting Some 46 members of the State Flo- rists' Association met at Fort Wayne on Feb. 3, and the meeting was more enthusi- astic than usuaL The flower show and Indiana State Fair matters were dis- cussed. A. F. J. Baur, Theo Domer, B. G. Hill, Harry White (North Man- chester), Fred and Irwin Bertermann were named by President W. W. Coles to co-operate with the oHicers as a com- mittee for the Fall Flower Show. O. E. Steinkamp, John Hartje and Charles Palindnere were named as a committee in charge of State Fair in September. A judge and assistant manager are to be appointed by the committee. 402 The Florists' Exchange PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CAHLE MANURE ROSE AND PUNT GROWERS Now is the time to get Cattle Manure into your bench and pot- [inj- soil Its peculiar action and e£Fect cannot be had with any- thingelse. Splendid quality being packed right now. Ordertoday. THE PULVERIZED MANIRE CO., i PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE CARNATION GROWERS Do You Knour VERMINE r Supply House for Wizard I : killed, uniform and reliable, ; Cbilds. Flowerfield. N you will be glad to kr giving excelleni 54 Union sroch Yards, CHICAGO Valentin Burgevin exceuent satisiaction. , ;ays that it is the only ifc IfndVERM NIKOTE£N 30% Strength APHIS PUNK The moat effective and ecoQomical material there is for Sprayiug Plai and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refine it is cleaD and easy to apply. Full pint bottiea, $1.60. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes ll Nicotine evenly and without waste Nothing keeps a house fn from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guamoteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFC. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOfFERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors— and Fertilization is our Specialty. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizers, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your indioidual requirements? manufacture! one-pou»d ae for FlorisI J of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant ins and five-pound bags — a i operating their own stores. iVc are at your acroice on all mailers relc Write us for furlhei Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long AcreBldg., New York City Factory nnd Laboratory FARMINGDALE. N. J. ? credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange PLANTLIFE PLftNTLIFE the market. Co tainin^ refined tobacco dust it can be used mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertihzf at the same time destroying worms and insec in the ground before they have a chance to reai PLANTLIFE ^.^,.^*««" ^°"r** ^^^ ^effectiv Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50 Let us quote you prices in quantity. TH[ PlANTLirE COHPAtlY,^^''-Y^o^t n^^v. NIKOTEEN •THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S 1 Pint, $1.50; 5 Pints, $7.00j 10 Pints, $13.00. GEO. H.ANGERMUaLER, 1324 Pine St., St. louis, Mo- wholesale FLORIST Will help all around If you mention the Exchange CLAY'S FERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SUKt ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leadine Nursery and Seed Firms, including the foUowing: New York— Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Brothers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co.. The MacNiff Horti- cultural Co., W. E. Marrhan iSi Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester — James Vick's Sons. Chicago — Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.. Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co.. Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckett. Manufactured by CLAY (a SON StTBtford. London. England A vase of Hadley Rose, exbibited by the A. N. Piereon Co., was favorably commented upon. Wallace Plerson was in attendance, having come from the Cleveland Carnation Show. Quite a few Ohioans were present. It has been a noticeable feature of late at the State meeting that visitors from sur- rounding States are regular in attend- The Illinois and Indiana meeting at Danville, 111., March 10 and 11, is arous- ing much interest and there will undoubt- edly be a large attendance. A. F. J. Baur, Home Wiegand and John Hartie were among those at the Fort Wayne meeting from the Hoosier capital. St. Valentine business is uppermost in the minds of the retailers at present, and advance orders are arriving in quantity. The supply of stock will be much better than is customary at a holiday period • Home grown stock is in fine condition Pussy Willows, Freesias, Foigetme nots, Mignonette, Sweet Peas and Jon quils, all so termed Spring flovfers, lend variety to the customary assortment, and are elegant for choice Valentine boxes. I. B -•ith Smilax lo kill root lice or r The GardneT Nursery Company, writes:—" We will use VERMINE < loor fields of Strawberry Plants if i VERMINE i dred parts ol the soil. It will protect your crops tror ravages of vermin under ground withou sUgbtest injury to vegetation. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. (Special prices on large quantities.) For sale by Seedsmen. I APHINE, FUNGINE. SCALINE and NIKOTIflNA " |APHINlMANUfACTURING(. I Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemlca MADISOIN, IN. d. Canadian Agents; Dupuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co. L Montreal. Que. Toronto, Ont. British Distributors; RRinSH & AMERICAN FERTILIZIKG CI St. Lotus, Mo. The Market Business reports this week are that trade is just ordinary. Stock m both cut flowers and potted plants is reasonably plentiful, and for that reason cut flowers especially are now down to an average price. Am. Beauty Roses are fairly plentiful and meet with a lively demand, espe- cially the shorter grades, of which the supply is rather limited. The prices ranging from 5c. to 8c. per dozen Kil larney, Richmond and Ward aie still somewhat scarce and the demand active at prices ranging from 4c. to 10c Carnations clean up daily at puces ranging from IVoc. to 3c. Jonquils, Tu- lips, Freesias and Hyacinths are on the market in good quantities and sell fairly well at 2c. to 4c. Lilies are plentiful and go at 10c. to 12y2C. Peas and Violets are abundant at 40c. on the' top-notch grades, and somewhat less in larger quantities. Valley is strong, and quality superb at $4 per 100. Mrs. Ayres, on Grand aye., has a beau- tiful window suggestive of St. Valentine's Day. Paul Seheider of Clayton, Mo., con- signs his output to the Windier Floral and Roses for the St. Louis mar- ket and intends to enlarge his range of glass this Summer. The Windier Co. has received a large importation of striped satin edge chiffon of beautiful colors which it is ofl:ering at very reasonable prices. Albert SengerS, on Lexington ave., is busy preparing for his Spring bedding trade, and has at present a fine assort- ment of the requisites needed in the bedding line as well as some promising Easter stock. Wm. Pouchs will execute a large land- scape job in Parkview this Spring for H. W. Peters, the St. Louis shoe mag- (Continued on page 404) PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground froi the dung balls on the fleece; there i some short wool In it. Sl.OO per 100 lbs S16.00 per ton. F. O. B. cars. Sen LEAF-MOLD, two-bushcl baps. 75 cents J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter Hill), MASS, troubled by Insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc, CLARKSVILLE, TENN. B credit where creclil The Florists' 403 in powdered form much of its worth. Three days depth of color of the grass betwe Alphano Hur..„„ , ^^.. ^ ras raked in. The manure, being characl_.. :his photograph was taki , ly lumpy __ ,11 the grassy story of the real worth f AIphE . TheAlphai . iked off, carrying al the height and evid A Talk to Those Who Are Not Awake to the Merits of Alphano Humus Humus is the very backbone of any productive soil. The greater its Humus content, the higher its pro- ductive power and the longer its fertility endures. The difference between freely workable, fertile top soil and "packey" or "gravelly," unproductive sub-soil is the difference in the amount of Humus it contains. Humus itself is just simple, plain, everyday decayed vegetable matter. When you walk in the woods, it's the Humus that gives that soft, springy feeling. It's the Humus that fills itself full of water and gradually liberates it, feeding the springs and the streams. It's Humus in the wood soil that plays so impor- tant a part in preventing the rains from rushing down the hills and mountain sides, filling the streams and causing flood disasters. Humus it is that makes a heavy soil lighter, and light soils heavier. It's Humus that absorbs the nitrogen and other plant foods and combines them, making readily available foods for plant growth. It's Humus that holds the moisture in the soil, fortifying it against the Summer's protracted heat. Without Humus soils are •sterile. So much for Humus in general; now a word about Alphano Humus in particular. Up at .'Vlphano, New Jersey, are deposits of Humus^ varying in depth from 18 inches to 5 feet. Scientific authorities estimate that it has been thousands of years forming. They state it to be composed of highly decayed vegetable matter, \yith which is mixed the remains of fish and animal life, together with the mineral matter washed down from the neighboring hills. When this deposit is dug up and put in piles, it " heats." This proves beyond all dispute that it is far from inert, but lively with the bac- teria of ferment, so essential for rendering the nitrogen available as well as increasing the activity of the bacteria already in the soil. $8 by the B. Alphano, N. J. " This bacterial action is highly important in aerating the soil, and in the uniting of the various soil properties to increase their availability for plant roots. This Alphano Humus, of Nature's own make, we dig, dry and prepare in powdered form, all ready for your use. It is rich in nitrogen, carrying as much as from 3 per cent, to 4 per cent., against one-half of one per cent, contained in barnyard manures. It analyzes high in phosphates, lime and the various other plant life-giving properties. Being in powdered form, you can easily incor- porate it in the soil. Being odorless, you can use it at any time, anywhere, absolutely without objection. Being entirely sanitary, it overcomes the rnenace of disease distribution. Being so much stronger than such mantu-es, and lasting so much longer than chemical fer- tilizers, it has distinct advantage over either. Being so reasonable in price, you can use it freely, and know that you are not only stimulating the soil, but giving to it a long enduring fertility. We welcome the opportunity to prove what Alphano Humus will do for you, based upon what it has done, and is doing, for others. Use it this Sprmg on your lawn — rake it in — not off, as you do with barnyard litter. Dig it around your shrubs — use as a mulch for Rhodo- dendrons— garden with it. Give it a fair trial. Send for the Humus Book; it tells all about Humus in general and Alphano Humus in particular. Alphano Humus Company 19 Battery Place, New York City 404 The Florists' Exchange The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. MANUFACTURERS OF The Very Best Red Pots in America and Beautiful "MOSS AZTEC" POTTERY A rich bronze undertone, overlaid with verde antique, dull finish and up to tlie minute in detail. Order our No. 5-A Assortment, con- sisting of 46 pieces, which will quick- ly retail at $22.00. Introductory Price Only $10.00 Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room — 25 WEST BROADWAY Qen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. rsTS . Exchapge Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Soldbv NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 2?3 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. ^tmk^'f^^ Rose Bushes, ^^™ Act, 1910. Serial No! 321. ^■■' Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider ^Ji.^i- ~^J n Fly. Mites, Ants, Insect! Carnations, etc., withou , ^ and without odor. Used according to direc- tions, our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. po Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleaa on Dogs ' ■■ " ■ "^ ^ .. wash for dogs and Excellent Effective where others fail. Dilute i J^ Pint, 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart, 75c.. H Gallon, $1.25; GaUon. $2.00; 5 GaUon Can, $9.00; 10 GaUon Can, $17.50, Directions on package. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Snpply Houses. If you eannot Syracuse Red Pols STRONG - LIGHT POROUS -DURABLE SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK Write for Catalogue. iTree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres The American Woodeo- ware Mfg. Co. Toledo. Ohio. U. S. A. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange We Give You Quality and first-class finish at no greater cost STANDARD Flower Pots The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK, PA. FERTILIZERS Potash S3.5I. . . __ _ sold 200 ibs. Cash with order HUDSON CARBON CO., BALLSTON SPA, N.V. stock advertised In each issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at this index and refer to all advertisements of Car- nations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertisements In addition to the regular display adver- Can you extr, : of a better ad- (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS M^OOPer 100 lb. Bagjon Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. WE SELL DIRECTTo'THi^^^?iiiffr^ will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, Mail Qjjjsr ^j^rect to Vs. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUNTVERNON. N. Y. Write them j DIlEER»S"R|VERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tul No.Diam.Each Doz. 10( Oaoin. S1.45S16.00J 20 18 in. 1.30 U 00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 ■■Mm HENRY A. DREER,^«°fiJ^u'ppuEl'"''' 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, F C. G. Sanders returned on Friday, Feb. 6, from a short trip to St. Jamea, Mo. Werner Bros, of Clayton, Mo., con- sign to the W. C. Smith Co.. a fine grade of Roses which are among the best com- ing into St. Louis. C. Young & Sons Co. is busily engaged in getting together a large stock of bed- ding plants and Roses. Alexander Johnson had an immense lot of funeral work for the Ohio burial. Emil Rothenheber of Dayton, Mo., re- ports a few nice advance orders in nur- sery stock for this Spring's delivery. Park Commissioner Davis of St. Louis is one of the best tennis players in the country, and has just recently competed in several championship tournaments. O. E. S. PACIFIC DAST Los Angeles, Cal. Pierre Miquel is back from Panama, delighted with the trip. Crotons for hedges, and Acaly- phas for shrubs in the front yards were some of the things that impressed him. Henry Turner, of Dietrich & Turner, Montebello, has about two acres seeded to grass. The object is to grow a turf for use in his Rose houses. Sod in this climate is a thing unknown, except as it is grown at great expense by irrigation. Since it is the first experiment of the kind that has come under my observation, I shall watch it with interest. For five days all mails were delayed on account of the wash outs the latter part of January, and when they did come, it was with a rush, hence nurserymen and seedsmen were overwhelmed with or- ders. The plant factory of Charles Wln- sel is being worked double time this sea- son to supply the demand for all sorts of vegetable plants. I have received a few letters relative to the soil temperature quoted from the Pacific Garden by Joseph Meehan in The Flobists' Exchange. The state- ments made therein are correct, and only as late as Jan. 29 was demonstrated the fact that because of such warmth of the earth, German Irises, Verbenas, Cho- rizema, Oestrum elegans. Heliotrope, Dombeya spectabilis (this last a native of tropical Africa), were all in full bloom N. Tif- while ice covered the ground from w r which ran from a hydrant in the e e garden, not a hundred feet away. T,,e are some of the puzzling things pecu r to this Coast and climate. : The Los Angeles wholesale flower i\- ket moved to 822 South Broadway n Jan. 31, and had a grand opening, i- tributiug flowers freely to the 2U00 pe e who visited that day. The room on e ground floor is 153tt. long, 25ft. w ; the ceiling 20ft. high. The front i- dow is beautifully decorated, after e manner of a retail store, and they i great deal of that sort of work, walls are decorated with wreaths of I';- nolia leaves. Oak branches, and stock of a durable character. Prices Charles Morton has fully reco from a serious illness, and was as as a nailer on funeral work when I ca i. I priced flowers as they sold them d learned that Carnations, glass grown, sell at $3 per 100 ; Stocks, $ 0 — these are outdoor grown. I have n !t seen this flower under glass on this Cot. Freesias, $2, from under glass. A mii hence they will come from the lath ho fs and the yards and gardens all over " Southland. Paperwhite Narcissus from the open and sell at $1. pet major, glass house grown, asked after Sweet Peas that they are not worth much, but t definite in statement, was told that a dozen bunches was about right, wagon loads of them at that, all from open. No grower ever thinks of placig them under cover in this part of i country. Lilium longiflorum were fine and H at $4 per doz. Mr. Morton had se'pl fine Cineraria hybrids on sale at '^ each. This season has been the most £i'; able for the development of vegetatio)] any since I have resided here, nov.i years. The freeze of Christmas n t, 1911, and the worse one of Jan. 4 id 5, 1912, gave the pessimist an oppoin- ity to air his views on the rapid cb'g- ing of climatic conditions, and that ry soon semi-tropic fruits could not M grown in the open. Moreover, it ^P not be long before the earth and al thereon would be put into cold -- So favorable has it been for the gnU of Mushrooms that they have been ii " greatest abundance for a month, proprietors of The Orchid flower called me in a week or ten days as give them my opinion on a lot of v delectable fungi. They have been 1:»8 on Mushrooms ever siuce. I wish that aU readers of these i *' resident of the Bast could see the woi-'- ful display of Acacia flowers right «■ A. Baileyana is carried about the stJK in bundles as lai-ge as a man can e T They are one mass of fluffy, golden)'' ored flowers. Every season when " beautiful trees are in bloom I ant- minded of the days in the East wt chanced to see a plant as thick as a ao The Florist's Exchange 405 ■ POT LUCK TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Write for Catatogum and Diteountt A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANXJFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y., Pearaon Stresf CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1765 >rder Now fc^ft HOT ^^^ W. Erie St. CHIC «i GO 1 hem you read this advt. n the Exchange f Its a X KmG Improved Flat Rafter Iron Frame jREENHOUSE ffith Jg-inch instead of t^-inch Rafters so we can ■educe the depth from iii and 4 inches to 3 inches. ■ Every Bit of Sunligbt Means Money to You Send for Bullelia Ko. 46 and 1)6 convinced (ING CONSTRUCTION CO. !6 King's Road. N.Tonawanda. N. Y. All lie Sunligbt All Day Houses. . Jiprocity — Saw i arles H. Dodd 76-580 Ocean Avenue scyClly,NcwJcp$CB signer and Builder of >dern Greenhouses — immercial and Private p all around If yog mention the Exehange LASS izes and qualities, for all purposes; le and double thickness. From ten ip, at wiicdesale prices; large stock [always on Iiand. j I Glass Works "t'^'', NEW YORK CITY lEDMAN'S BEST ACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.ffi„^ ACCO DUST, 2c. lb. itZ^ ACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,i%>,°?, ACCO STEM S,50<^r.hit I Prices In Tons i 1 Carload Lots. fRIEDHAN, '"lU^SfS'^'X^'r- PACIFIc;cOAST— Continued pencil a foot or two high with a few blossoms in some conservatory. How we gazed upon it in rapturous delight, hold- ing our breath all the while, lest a blos- som be defiled, while here they are used for street trees. They must have good drainage to attaiii their most perfect de- velopment. The price of flowers at the street ven- dors are as follows : Trumpet Narcissus and Freesias, 35c. per doz. ; Violets, 5e. a bunch, 6 bunches for a quarter. Ca- mellia bloom, 20c. each. These are from plants grown in the open. In Sacra- mento this tree does better than any- where else in the State, and tourists com- ing here at this season, via the central route, would do well to stop off there and see them in all their beauty. I passed by a street vendor today and looked on while a novice in the art of making bouquets put one together, of Car- nations. After he was through it had the appearance of a sheaf of wheat, and was about Sin. in diameter, where it was to be held in the hand. That boy had no mental conception of what a bouquet should be like, neither did the thought enter his head that he could learn some- thing that would be useful to him were he to visit firet class flower stores and see how they did their work. Anyone seems ready to enter the work. Because of this fact the gardeners who come from abroad, where they must serve an apprenticeship, find steady employment at good wages, while American youths lament their hard lot in life, and feel unkindly toward "foreigners" who, because of being pre- pared, hold the good places. The Horticultural Society The monthly meeting of the Los Angeles Horticultural Societv was not so largely attended. .Tan. D. W. Coolidge, president of the Pacific Coast Nursery- men's Association, gave us a talk on tropical fruits as thev are grown in this part of the State. Some of the.se are ?rown successfully. The cultivation of Mangoes. Pineapples. Bananas, Nephe- linms. Coffee, and all such things afl'ord recreation of mind and body, even though thev are killed to the ground some years, and a new stock miist be produced. Strange as the statement may seem, it is a fact that last senenn a Pepper plant (Piper nigrum) survived the cold without protection other than that afforded by an umbrageous live Oak. Not a leaf was injured, while the tops of Strawberry Gnavas growing in the open, not 10ft. away, were so hadlv d.ima?erl that they did rot fruit this season. Mr. Coolidsc is a fine speaker and a nlant enthusiast, in boTtioflf-'Tal circles on this Coast, .•auserl bv Tit. Franceschi going to Al- P. n. Baeniiart. Portland, Ore. Market and Notes Business this week is not what it ouffht to he. while stock, with tbe ex- ception of Roses, is pl-ntiftd. Paper- white Narcis.si sell at $2 per hundred. Roman Hvacinths dropped as low as SI. 50 per hnnrtred. Tulips anil Hya- cinths are comin? in more nlentifidlv. and sell well. California Violets are also down to 50c. a do7en hunches ; Carna- tions from %2 to iSS. Lilium formosnm sell for 25c. crt. We experienced the first snowfall on Monday. Feb. 2. when about two inches covered the ground, with the temnerat"ro down to SO degrees at nieht. Max Smith, one of our most progrps- sive retailers, savs that while the flo- rists' cluh is rather voung. still there is no question but that it has done much aooi, and there is a great field before it to work up trade. SOMETHING NEW SOMETHING NEEDED PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POTS At Last— A Waterproof Paper Pot Does not fold up or come apart. Vital to You, Mr. Grower Plants in transit retain moisture within the plant ball in stead of traveling its being absorbed by the packing, insuring them long distances in perfect condition. Their Usefulness Under ordinary growing conditions will last two months more in a greenhouse, making them available for growi: Recognition The only paper pot to Society of American Fl STANDARD FLOWER POTS ^S 2000 15i->Mh, 1600 2-incb... 1600 2Ji-inch. 1600 2!^-inch. .te.oo 1000 3-inch *6.00 800 3K-inch 6.80 Price 1 210 5H-ind 144 6-lnch. •■• 8-26 466 4k-iiicl>. ........ ^. 6-24 I !='"?-"":''• *■'■"' ... «.00 I 320 8-inch 4.61 I 60 S-inch 3.00 Our Specialty, Lena Distance and Export Trade. MILrPIISaER BROS., Pottery, PORT ED>VARD, IN. Y. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. »1 Barclay Street. New York City. Aeenta CDCr"! Af NiriXIPR WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. Sr'CC'I/VL 1>HJ 1 1 VE POROUS pots promote healthy growth WB PROMISE to. and DO, SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME OPDFD DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. yiV.l-'E.iV WHILLDIN STANDARDriPOTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, Our Cataloeue is an Order maker— send for it. Win help all aron: PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch: Long Island City. N. V. PAPER POTS Messrs. Ruhling & Son, Painesville, O., write: "Quote us prices on 15,000. We couldn't and wouldn't do without them." PHILIP B. CROSBY & SON, Station G., BALTIMORE, MD. :reditisdoe — Mention Exchange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where ' you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. inhlof us. Write us. Try ns. THEiKELLER POTTERY CO. 406 The Florists' Exchange S. Jacobs & Sons Established I87| PLANS. S Upon 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. ¥UST to show that we are honest *^ with the trade, in saying that our cast iron gutter will last indefinitely, we stand ready to replace, free of charge, any cast iron gutter of our make, which, having been in use for twelve years, shows signs of rusting out. I f any of our customers have any gutters which have rusted out, please advise us, and we will replace them at once without charge. Remember we make the only an- nealed cast iron gutter. ^ "\^ Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. More Red Devils sold than all others combined. Red Devil Glass Cutter is the only hand honed st& market For 15 two cent stamps we will send sa Cutter with o extra wheels in handL Send for Booklet. 40 styles Class Cutters 3 Magazm d Glaziers Tools SMHTH & HEmSJMWAY COMPANY y To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. 4DVANCECO.,iUchiDon(l.ln« GRKNnOUSEMAT[RIALii^tlOT-B[DSASIi t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Qreenhouse Hardware and Posts. Patent V and C Gntterr Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, III PACIFIC COAST— Continue i SIniliner, t\w Upper Wasliinston st. florist, reports a very good week. His windows are al>vays a good attraction and prove his good taste in decoration. Henry Bircliler is exercising on a big woodpile, as the ground containing his ornamental stock is too wet. ,Tohn Holden, now proprietor of the Gibson place, says stock is moving well so tar, and thinks he has the best of partners in Frank Shervenka. F. K. Spalding left town for Sunny- side, Wash., on business. J. B. Pilkington secured a $7000 con- . tract from the city park department. H. Ludermuhle, nurseryman and land- scape gardener, was another visitor in I suppose everybody here knows Bar- ney Wadsworth, an old timer in tiie trade. He wa.s potting a lot of Dracaenas when I visited him at Tonseth's, where he has foreman now four years. He is a Yorker and has traveled a good deal the United States ! ' " or A. T. Jack- Chicago, in the days when the Amer- Beautv came out. He was also em- ed in Hetroit, Mich., and other cities, likes this Coast well. C. A. Bbuggemann. paying us a visit after all. last two weeks we have had frost ind snow, and warm days between. The mountains across the harbour are just YouMakeNoMistaki When you write us for estimates o; your requirements for building. Ouj reputation for quaUty will always b Buatained, and service and price wU- meet your approval. ^FOLEl 3075 S. GREENHOUSIi MFG. CO. CHICAGI biga The trade has been exceedingly qui€t ith most of the florists. Stock is of- red at low prices. Daffodils sold for ic per dozen last Saturday, and lots of cm are obtainable. Carnations sell at ic. and 50c. ; cut Tulips, 50c. ; Freesias 75c. The call for bulbs in pots is very SHOWEf £ SPRAYERi Lawn, Tree c White-wash Spras log or get out of ordci Used in Leading Parks and Cemeteries. RESDE & NcKENNS 614 — 60th Street, Brooklyn, New Yor QLA55 For Greenhouse and Hot-Bed Sashes Our prices can be had by mail, and it We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and load on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bot- tom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St., BRBOKIYN, N.V. hav rted houses of their the foot of 5 their old pis the Impe Schauninnn, of the Kew Gardens, ted greenhouses and one acre of at Central Park, between Van- and Westminster. This place is il foi gi owing and trial purposes Spencei department store has also d gieenhouses and grounds to ome of ith own stock and lepolts s (lE Rose bushes Zrnten P.ios' lepiesentative (4 l' III ne'East, IS ofteung Ihno IS a chance foi I , I lu uid build ui) 1 WU SCIIAUMANN GLA81 N.COWEN'S SON "i^^°"vtR: BUY YOUR , GRE[NII0USEG1A!) for re air orl^new work o the old reliable hot '' C S. WEBER & CC 8 Deabroases St., New York Besf Brands .. E Lowest P" The Florists' Exchange 407 Has Your Watchman Awake Last Night' A silent, sure check on your itchman Is the DE LUXE of the Standard leter family. you may knows this sleepl and night. e key in your pocke' leep, for the night ma IS IT WORTH $20 TO INSURE $200 or $2000? MOST FLORISTS THINK SO! $5 and $10. Send for circular STANDARD THERMOMETER CO. 65 Shirley Street - BOSTON. MASS. ^TCH YOUR NIGHT MAN keep up the fire and have an even temperature In your greenhouses We have clocks that -mU compel him to do this. Can We Send You Our Descriptive Matter? s Clock and Supply Co., 9 Church St., New York le Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Rool Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. ^a DILLER. C ASKEY ®. KKE,fi3E^m^Bi'i^8s S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. iREliTo'usE GLASS ^hg"' SHARP. PARTRIDGE & CO.. Chicago, lit fIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST iBLiN Greenhouse Boilers night Iron Pipe for Sale zf:. ided, thoroughly overhauled, p, guaranteed free from sp It will pay to correspond with us. ALBERT © DAVIDSON Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. leciprocity— Saw it in the Exchange Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiIing de- vice, automatic stop, solid link chain, make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most per- in the market. catalogue anp elsewhere. QUAKER GITYMACHINE CO. RICHMOND. INDIANA — Saw It In the Exohanee (nilOUSCSlfiaiei ia»and Erected llpN or WOOD SASH BARS lU lengths up to 32 feet. ny detail furnished or will furniahed cut materials ready for erection. lie Vfin AccrliA Fulton Ave.. Rose Ave., frLASS One Box to a Carload l\ SOLOMONla SON »-|)l Wooster St., New YorkCity Six Reasons Why You Should Use CLAY TILE BENCHES It Is fireproof. Nothing to wear out— will last a lifetime. Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bu^s. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland. 0. — PIPE — Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings, 14-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 PfAf f & K[NDALl, fer/y & foundry Sis.. Newarh, N. J. will help all around 1/ yoa mention the Exchange m F you only knew what a-good eave the METROPOLITAN PATENTED is you would use no other. It is made of cast iron and will not rust. That part of your green- house which in other constructions is the weakest, becomes the strongest. Not this alone, it is ice clearing, and carries all the water of condensation from the inside, and 'it is so constructed that almost the entire end of the bar is exposed to the air, thereby preventing decay. Only one screw about 2 inches from the end is all that is necessary to secure the bars. For side stationary glass, wood headers are absolutely unneces- sary, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not neces- sary, the eave is made with a lug to prevent the glass from shppmg. Let your next house be built with a Metropolitan Patented Iron Wall Construction Metropolitan Material Co. Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers HOTBED SASH, GLASS, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. IF YOU WANT THE BEST GET A Pearce-built Greenhouse GEORGE PEARCE Second-Hand Pipe Pipe Iron threaded t to lengths. Relaying sizes for pressure and sto given on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. Parkes Construction Co. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OP Greenhouses ai^ Conservatories NORTH TONA>A/ANDA,N.V. HAMILTON. ONT G. E. Travis Co. Our Advertising Columns ''"^^sTJo'/SISi'lts, 408 The Florists' Exchange It^s The Repeat Orders That Count iLONG last Summer we wrote to our Chicago office, asking if there was any- thing of particular interest about the orders they had recently been booking. The reply was so to the point that we will now hand it on to you: "The most interesting order we have received this month is for three houses for Walter B. Davis Company at Aurora, 111. "They will be 64 feet wide and 325 feet long. The eave line is 1 0 feet high, and the rafters spaced about 1 I feet to centers. They will be duplicates of the iron frame house we erected for Mr. Davis last year. "A repeat order like this, we believe, says more all by itself than any amount of anvil pounding we can do regarding the merits of our greenhouses." %^ s^s^^ On the three houses 7,500 II 18 miles o( bars-36 miles brads-239 gallons of whit, screws which, if placed end jr 3H tons of putt, glass held in place by 300,000 nd, would reach considerably mile. Jglazi -90,6 These Davis houses were completed some time ago. Mr. Davis's opinion is given in that four page ad. in the The Exchange and Review of January 31st, 1914. Lord & Burnham Co, Our President's First Ad. IS President of this Com- pany, I prefer to keep in the background, but our ad man has been doing too much talking that's over people's heads; and too little about the things we have to sell. We have had several talks to- gether and finally he suggested my trying a hand at it. So that's exactly what I am going to do. First, there's the question of getting started right — half the troubles are because ' trouble enough isn't taken about ||K^f Iron Frame House erected If we are willing to spend our good money coming to talk over with you the various problems of your proposition and explain to you just how we can meet your wants, it does seem to me that you are turning down^ a good thing when you don't f write us whenever the building bee is buzzing in your head. ^Heating, for instance— think of the costly "fix-overs " and trouble that a little trouble in starting right would have saved. ^ "^ If you have a regular twister of a problem, I'll take a hand in it e go any- '£' ast -:- West -:- North -:- South— The National Trade Paper "We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant" A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL ^OL. XXXVII NO. NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. FEBRUARY 2J, I9J4 One Dollar pet Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider thia new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killarney Brilliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery, March, 1914. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NEW YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $18.00 per case. Giganteunm 7-9-in., 300 to case, $16.00 per case. 8-9-in., 250 to case, $20.00 per case. Magnificum 8-9-in., 130 to case, $7.00 per case. i 8-9-in., 200 to case, $10.00 per case. Special quotations onf thousand' Iota. Auratum SPRENGERI PLANTS 3%-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. A No. 1 Stock. AZALEAS of the following varieties: Vervseneaiia, Madam Van der Cruyssen, De ScliryTeriana and Simon Mardner ,„,,. Doz. 100 }2-14-in $8.00 $60.00 14-16-m 10.00 75.00 All above subject to 3 per cent for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., """ '™" " BUFFALO, N. Y. Keeping a Reputation "WTtT T is one thing to get a good reputation but another ^1 1 thing to keep it. The quality of the stock we ^^m liave sent out from year to year has made an ' enviable reputation for itself and we have that reputation to maintain. It hasn't been luck ; it's been hard, consistent work to make it. Judging by our Spring prospects, that reputation will be made good. Our novelties of the season in Roses are Killarney Brilliant and Hadley. In Chrysanthemums, Indian Summer, our bronze sport of Chadwick, and the new Pompons — Golden Climax, Golden Harvest and Golden West. For pot plants, the new bronze Greystone. Our bedding plant stock is large and in excellent condition. If you have received our trade list look it over. It in- cludes things you will want. If you haven't it, send for one, using printed stationery, or give reference, to prove yourself a florist. Ckpmwell Conn advt. In the Excbange Miscellaneous Plants bedding plants ready for immediate shipment. ACALYPHA 2 Macaf eana s ACHYRANTHES Emersoni, Besteri Mosiaca. . AGERATUM Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little Gem, Princess Pauline, FUCHSIA 2-in. 3-h Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Ma- rinka, Minnesota, Goet- ingham, etc 82,00 S3.C ALYSSUM .5.00 BEGONIA Vernon. Pink and white 2.00 3.00 Luminosa, Pfitzer Trium- phant 3.00 4.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 4.00 6.00 COLEUS Beckwith Gem, Duneraria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Ver- schaffeltii 2.00 HARDY POMPON assortment. including ail types 2.00 AFRANIIIM^ '° '"'S'' qiantitics and gc UtnHniUmO from 2-inch pots; S3.00 pe HELIOTROPE Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. LANTANAS A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Harkett's Perfection, Deli- catissima, etc LEMON VERBENAS Fine Stock MOONVINE Noctifiora, Leari PETUNIAS Double Fringed Mixed Col- Double Fringed White. SALVIA Bon6re and Zurich SENECIO SCANDENS or Parlor Ivy R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO.,' WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Will help all around If yoa mention the Exchange wm- SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 430-INDEX, PAGE 431 410 The Florists' Exchange First in War; First in Peace; ^ First in the Hearts of his J Countrymen TT SEEDS OF VITALITY ^ Tr pkt. Oz. ^ A1.YSSUM, Little Gem D^arr SO 10 $0.20 -^f AEAGt GUS Plumosui Nanus seeds, 75c., 1000 S2 50 Sprengerl. 1000 seeds 7jc BEGONIA Erforau Carmine y bronze red CANDYTUFT, Gi. " COBEA ~ CENTAUREA Gy: LOBELIA Crystal Pal; PETUNIA Rosy Mi ~ " ■ Fringed Purple 0 • 5 2.S0 -X- 0 .20 ^ 5 .50 -Jf 5 1.25 7 5 .40 -Ar 5 2.50 7 0 2.50 -JU 0 7 0 .25 -X- 5 2.00 7 5 * 25 1.00 -X- 15 .50 7 15 .50 -^ u,. * _ _ Brilliant scarlet $1.00 -4r Countess Radnor. Pale lavender 1.00 Y Dorothy Eckford. Pure white 1.00 -^ r^ ijlue /o Kainoow. rtu colors oj ^ $ Wm. Elliott & Sons, ''^^fi^W^^'' * ^ Reciprocity— Saw It In the Excbange GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color : Soft yellow, slightly tinged, rose pink in throat. Flowers 4}^-in. across. Very strong grower, 4J4 to 5 feet high, First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $75.00 per 1000, Third size, $50.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. Pure Stock. BIDWELL & FOBES, KINSMAN, OHIO P ALMS KENTIAS and other sorts. ARAUCAELiS pyramids and pon ies. All for Spring. 1914, del-.v AUGUST ROLKER &. SONSpT o. box 752. or 51 Barclay slr^ New Yofk The American Agents for AUGUST HAERENS, Somergem, BELGIUM NEW SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING Pkt. Oz. CAULIFLOWER, Early now baU 0.25 $2.25 CABBAGE, MarshaU's First Crop .10 .25 CABBAGE, Copenhagen Mar-; - ket 10 ,' .35 CABBAGE, Early Jersey Wake- ■ field 05 .20 EGG PLANT, Black Beauty 05 .25 EGG PLANT, Improved New York 05 ' .25 KOHL-RABI. Early White Vienna 05 .20 PEPPER, Chinese Giant 05 .30 PEPPER, Large Bell 05 .25 PEPPER, Sweet Spanish 05 .20 TOMATO Buck's Tresco. Sealed packets . . .35 Comet 10 lUflc 25 $ Noil) ready for delitety ^ Buy direct and save money ^ AU stock is guaranteed to be as represented BEGONIA MADEIRA VINE ROOTS Extra fine, first size, $7.00 per 1000. Mam- moth, $10.00 per 1000; extra Mammoth; $15.00 per 1000. Gladiolus AMERICA The finest stock in the market. Mam- moth siie selected, $15.00 per 1000; first siae, $10.00 per 1000. New Stone _. .05 Our New Catalogue mailed on requesi W. E. MARSHALL & CO. Seedsmen, 166 W. 23rd St, New ' PANSIES '" 'rs."" Seed grown from the very finest selected plant, all large flowering in great variety of fancy color, 100 by mail 60c.; by eipress $3.50 per 1000 Prices on Cannas in the leading varieties Pfflony fl. Dahlias; Roses in any variety for quick or next Spring, 1914, delivery, will be cheerfully given by F. >A/. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay. N. Y RrrnNIB Erfoidl Pkt, 25c. DtuUniH Vernon A oz., 40c. cm Ulfl Splendcns Jrandiflora. Oz, $1 25 OHLVIH Splendens Bonfire Oz., 82.00 and all other Florists' Flower Seeds Wrile jar out wholesale Catalogue Weeber & Don, ",5ew yo^rTc^.^V"' SEED MERCHANTS and GROWERS you mention the Bichange BEGONIAS S. & W. Co.'s Gold Medal Strain Size of Bulbs 1H inches SINGLE Scarlet Dark Red.. Pink White... YeUow. . . Nankeen . Orange... Salmon. . Mixed... ).40 S2.50 .40 2.50 .40 2.50 .40 2.50 .40 2.50 GIANT SINGLE FRINGED Doz. 100 White $1.50 $10.00 1.50 10.00 1.50 10.00 1.50 10.00 1.50 10.00 1.60 10.00 Rose Orange - . . . Red Dark Red. Salmon. . . YeUow. . . . White Mixed .50 4.00 .50 4.00 Rose . . . .40 2.50 YeUow. .40 2.50 Red.... .40 2.50 Orange. .30 2.25 Mixed.. Count Zeppelin. Dwarf, compact and bushy: flowers bright crunson scarlet; free flowering and a splendid bedder. $1.25 per doz., $8.00 per 100. Lafayette. Tiiis is one of the grandest bedders, very floriferous and of good, erect habit. Flowers of medium size, very double, and of the most brilliant orange scarlet. 81.75 per doz., $12.00 per 100. " • GLOXINIAS Superb Strain Emperor Frederick. Red, bordered white $0.75 Emperor William. Violet, bordered white 75 Princess Elizabeth. White bordered blue 75 Mont Blanc. Pure white . . .75 Violacea. Dark violet 75 Madame Helene. White, crowned violet 75 Princess Mathilde. White, bordered rose $0.75 Queen Victoria. Dark scarlet 85 Prince Albert. Dark violet .85 Finest Mixed 60 30 and 32 Barclay Street New York The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S "P BRAND Formosms-GIGANTEUMS-M''lttl»""' CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 warren street, new YORK COLD STORAGE VALLEY of:finest quality IN CASES OF 1000, 500 AND 250 PIPS, SPECIAL PRICES TO CLOSE OUT FRENCH BULBS PAPERWHITF. GRANDIFLORA. PAPERWHITE GRANDIFLORA. ROMAN HYACINTHS. >, J8.00 per 1 ), 310.00 per • 100, S18.00 100. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS GRAND MONARQUE. 82.00 i 2000 DOUBLE NARCISSUS in different'varieties. $1.00 per 100. ALSO CHOICE HOLLAND S BELGIAN NURSERY STOCK Henk Dirken Floral and Nursery Company, ino. O. Bo. 902 HOUSTON, TEXAS. My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA ll^'-^&Sp ^L ^e nTseffi Write for mformation to the Originator, ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cal. SowE/lRLY^™* Stocks, Asters, Vinca, Verbena Cyclamen, Cineraria, Sweet Peas Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Peppers, etc. Wrile for 1914 Illustrated Catalogue Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers SI. NEW YORK BLLBd ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus J^^ffjSS^mk ^"^^y March— April. O^E JaBati^ looo ;i.so. sooo «6.oo ^MjV^3|rap 2000 2.75, 10,000 10.00 W.CBeckert I01-103 rederal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (Horth Side) ^j^S^H^^y Orders are GUed in rota- ^^a|^^)^ tion. Liberal discount on H. H. BERGEr'^&!c;0. 70 WARREN ST., NEWjYORK The Florists' Exchange 411 Giant Asters FOR FLORISTS QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Extra early: selected stock. Large tr. pkt. Dark blue S0.20 Light blue 20 JOHNSON'S SUPERB LATE BRANCHING. The finest strain offered to the trade. Late flowering. sS pink! Purple L Chrysanthemum. Large tr. pkt. S0.25 HOHENZOLLERN. Flowers ^4to_5_in.acros.. Kr^e V25" : fs : -M r .40 . .25 . .30 . .30 . .30 . .30 ,??•. Pink . 1.00 SNOWDRIFT. Pure white. T earliest large- flowering white Ast 3.00 WHITE FLEECE. Pure white k; ve. PURITY. Pure white 2 25 , 50 ROYAL PURPLE. An inval ablev 150 Flower Seed List for Florist JOHNSON SEED CO., XXX SEEDS AGERATUM, Blue Star, Best Dwarf. 20c. ALYSSUM Snowball. The only true dwarf, very compact, fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. ASTtRS. Finest giants grown, white, purple, pink and lavender, mixed or separate, 20c. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. Finest giants mixed 250 seeds Sl.OO; H pkt. 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest grown, single and double, mixed. 600 seeds $1.00; 1000 seeds JERUSALEM CHERRY, Melvini. New, conical; the finest red berry plant grown. 20c. LOBELIA, Blue Ball, New Dwarf. Dark blue, finest of all LobcUaij. Pkt. 20c. PANSY, Giant. Finest grown; critically selected. 6000 seeds, Sl.OO; H pkt. 50c. PETUNIA, New Star. Finest marked, 20c. PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumila. New Dwarf. Grand; finest colors. Fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. PRIMULA Obconlca, New Giants. 50c. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. Brilliant scarlet; • rKepkt.20c. SNAPDRAGON, Giant Wliite, Pink or Yellow. npact. Large Separal THUNBERGIA, Mix. (Black-Eyed Susan.) 20c. TORENIA FOURNIERl, New Giant. Extra fine and showy. Pkt. 20c. VERBENA, New Giants. Finest grown. Mixed, or separate colors in Purple, White, Scarlet, Pinkland White Eyed. Each, per pkt. 20c. CASH. Liberal Packets. Six 20-ct. okts„ $1.00 JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass William Turner Price $5-00 Pronounced by Experts a Dis- tinct and Improved Type NELROSE Show and First Prize wherever exhibited after Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to en- sure early delivery. European Growers can buy stock of Wm. Welis & Co., Merstham, Surrey, England. Write ttiem for prices. THE BEST ANTIRRHINUM TO DATE Send your order to tlie originators, F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE. MASS. i ^ ^eeb Crabe J^eport ^ ! 1 I NEW YORK CHICAGO EUROPE, ETC., ETC. PHILADELPHIA apolis, Minn.; first. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Chas. C. Mas vice-president, J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. Y.; second vice-president, W. F. Therkiujson, PainesviUe O.; secretary (re-elected), C. E. Kenoel,; assistant secretary, S. F. WlLLARO, Jr., both of Cleveland, O Neiit annual convention will be held at Washington D. C, June 23 to 25, 1914 Our issue of Feb. 28 will he of unusual value to seedsmen, many matters affecting their interests being given prominence tberein. seed; G. H. Cobb, 26 bags seed; Brynes & Lowery. 14 bags seed: Vaughan's Seed Store. 4 bags seed; R. J. Godwin's Sons, 21 bags seed, 22 pkgs. seed. Feb. 11-12, S. S. Princess Irene— P. B. Vandegrift & Co., 3 cases seed. Seedsmen Do Not Like^It Opposition to Senator Collier's Pure Seed Bill Developing REVISING . INQUISITORIAL METHODS Senator Collier's so-called pure-seed iill, introduced in tlie Senate of Mary- land a week ago, is deemed unjust and inquisitorial. The bill provides that bags of seed shall be plainly marked with a label showing tine percentage of purity, inert matter, foreign seed and also the per- centage of germination, as proved by a laboratory test of the contents of the bag. It authorizes the seed inspector and analyst, appointed by the State Board of Agriculture, or a deputy selected by him, to enter any warehouse, storeroom or building, railroad station or steamboat wharf where seed may be offered for sale, stored, waylaid in transit or held for delivery, and inspect the labeling, collect samples for analysis and obtain other needed information. Tile inspector is required to pay the owner for any samples taken at a price not to exceed the local market rates for the same class of seeds, but he is not to be delayed in his work or forced to go out of his way to consult with any owner or reimburse him for any seed sampled when he is not with the goods at the time of the inspector's visit. This bill deserves to be killed. The Taxation Craze Representative Hinebaugh has intro- duced a bill into Congress which has had a reading and has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee, having as its object the taxation of any person, firm or corporation conducting a mail orde] business interstate direct to the con sumer. The bill proposes to levy a tax of one per cent, on the total cash value of goods so sold. Further, the person, firm or corporation conducting a order business must provide proper books of account showing every sale so made and render a statement thereof, as o: Dec. 31, to the Secretary of the Treas This Is Why It Pays To Buy Horseshoe Brand Giganteum They are cultivated by the most experienced and capable organization of Lily Bulb growers the world has ever known. They are from disbudded plants and far superior for Cold Storage purposes. They reach you in season in good, healthy condition, properly packed and assorted. They will average more flowers per 1 000 than any brand known. It is the brand used exclusively by most of the large growers in the world— there's a good reason. If ordered before July you may have a de- livery from any of the following cities at standard prices: New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia Denver Pittsburgh Omaha Cincinnati St. Louis St. Paul Buffalo Grand Rapids Nashville San Francisco Portland Vancouver Galveston Toronto Afot how cheap. But how good Cold Storage facilities in all above cities. Prices pub- ished in last issue of this paper. Ralph M. Ward & Co. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street New York Reciprocity — Saw it In t 412 The Florists' Exchange HVDE PARK GLADIOLUS GLADIOLUS FOR FORCING OR FIELD 1000 Chicago White. First size . . $40.00 Sold at 6c .and Sc. in the Chicago Market. Hyde Parli. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $50.00) 18.00 Mrs. Francis King. Medium ■ size (3000 for §37.5(1) l^-S" Thick, healthy bulbs grown on Augusta. First size 18.00 Ourown growing, sound and healthy. America. First size 17.00 Our own growing, sound and well graded. America. First size (Dutch Grown), not recommended for indoor forcing (3000 for S25.00) 8.50 jejrOur two forcing novelties, Chicago White and Hyde Park, are the best early fllSEROSE BULKS Cured, graded and packed under our own supervision. 100 1000 Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf. First size bulbs (4-6 in. cir.) (2000 for $15.50) $1.10 $8.50 Excelsior Pearl. Medi- um size bulbs, (3-4 in. cir.) 55 4.50 Armstrong's Ever- blooming 2.00 18.00 Variegated Leaved. .. . 1.75 15.00 Albino. Hand picked . 1.75 15.00 Single. Hand picked... 1.75 15.00 fl@-Spring Book cHicAGoVAUGHAN'S Iheni r.Hi n atl this iidvt. In the Exchimse BEGONIAS Rooted cured I Dutch-Belgian our Mr. Vaughan. They are from seed of the finest lar^e-f Single Sorts. White, Scarlet. Yel- low, Pinlv. Doz., 40c., 100, $2.50; 1000, $22.00. Single Sorts. Mixed. Doz., 35c.; 100, $2.25; 1000, $20.00. Double Sorts. A\1iite, Scarlet, Yel- low, Pink. Doz., 60c.; 100, $4.00; 1000, $35.00. Double Sorts. Mixed. Doz., 50c.; 100, $3.50- 1000, $32.00. GLOXINIAS I Crassifolia Grandiflora— Spotted and Tigered Do7.. 100 lOUU i Separate Colors 60c. S3.50 S32.00 Choice Mixture. 50c. 3.25 30.00 Lily Bulbs New''cr.p No. in case 1000 Gigs. 6-9 in 300 S55.00 Gigs. 7-9 in 300 60.00 Gigs. 8-9 in 250 70.00 Album. 8-9 in 170 85.00 Album. 9-11 in 100 . 125.00 Auratum. 9-11 in. .100 85.00 New storage valley Packed in cases containing 500 pips and 1000 pips. ! 500 to case $10.00 1 1000 to case 18.00 ; We Are Shipping Now for Florists Ready SEED STORE NEWYORK ne^fm^vs Northern Grown ^^^|^l|^j\/V Especially For Forcing B'WmU^tr Florists' failure in forcing Gladiolus Bulbs V^Mjl^ yf as due to a large portion being imported or grown y^MwT in sections where seasons were long and Bulbs did not mature properly. May's Minnesota Gladiolus Bulbs are World Renowned and Famous for their robust habit, luxuriant growth and exquisite beauty; grown in a cold climate and short season, they force easily everywhere with greatest satisfaction. May's Minnesota Grown Bulbs Lead The World. FIRST SIZE SECOND SIZE M3.00 $12.00 AUGUSTA, PER 1000 15.50 6.50 AMERICA, MRS. FRANCIS KINO, " And many other leading and popular sorts. L. L. MAY & CO. 12.00 12.50 hipment. Saint Paul Minnesota C A N N AS Extra Bclected, Alba Rosea AJph. Bouvier . . Beaute Poitcvii Brandy wine Buttercup, new. nd, 2, 3, 4-eyed i .$1.20 Italia . 1.50 King Humbert. . 2.00 Louise, pink.... ^nn Metalbca ■ 2-00 M. Washington. =• 2.00 Mad. Crozy.... . 2.00 MusafoUa, new. . 2.25 Mrs. K. Gray. . . 1.20 Pennsylvania. . . Black Beauty.... Coronet, yellow, . Chas. Henderson Crimson Bedder. David Hanim. . . Pres. Meyers 2.00 Queen Charlotte. . 2.00 Rich. Wallace. .. . 1.50 Robusta, red 1.S0 Sec. Chabanne.. . . 2.00 .50 i All kinds miied... 1.00 on other Cannas, Caladlum, Gladioli, Gloxinias, Tube- SHEILROAD GREENHOUSES, Grange, Baltimore, Md. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange Reciprocity — Saw Vick's Famous ASTER SEED Our strain of Queen of the Market cannot be surpassed All grown on our own farm Prices J^ oz. 35c., Yi oz. 6oc., I oz. $1.00 James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. Will help all around If you mention the Exchange H it In the Eschapge . 1 FLOWER'SEED SPECIALTIES FOR ' IFLORISTS All grown by English and German Specialists Begonia semperflorens Vernon Tr. pkt.S0.30 Calceolaria, Covent Garden strain, extra choice Tr. pkt. .50 Godetla, Crimson Glow Moz. .50 1 Mignonette Machet, Orange Queen. . . . K oz. .50 Myosotis Alpestrb stricta. Blue Gern . . H oz. .25 Pansy. WILSON'S IMPERATOR, finest mixture H oz. 1.00 Pink HeddewigU superbissimus . .... H. 0==: -25 Phlox Drummondi nana comp., fitiest mixed a oz. .40 Piilox Drummondi Perennial large-flowered. Primula Japonica, mixed M oz. .50 Salvia splendens Prajcox. mmiature, early Snapdragon, Semi-dwarf,^ pink and terra cotta shades, extra special Moz- .20 I J. J. Wilson Seed.Co., 79 Orange St.Newarli. N. I. Will help all aronnd It yon mention the Bxchaage ee'S Seeds Thomas J. Grey Co. HIL3DELPHIX Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange Peter M. Miller Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 Seuth MaiM Street, - Boston, Mass. ury, the tax to be paid the following March 1. The Federal Courts are given power to enforce payment and the money so collected is to be apportioned to the parlous States of the Union in the ratio of the actual amount of goods sold in each State. We incline to the opinion that this bill will never become law for the reason that, to our unsophisticated mind, it appears to be an attempt to supplement the new income tax law, and also discriminatory. This Hinebaugh bill, together with other attempts at radical legislation which find their birth in the minds of our worthy representatives, generally speaking about this time of the year (heralding, as it were, the opening of the earth for the re- ception of the more welcome seeds sup- plied ■ ■ ■ . ., -. rs. Legisla a.cter impart a lesson which all should heed. Whatever differences of opinion may exist between individual members of the -'Vmerican Seed Trade Association there should be a way provided whereby all proI>lems, and particularly legislative problems, could be bandied without de- j lay by the executive committee of that I Association, which should have_ full power j to act between its annu Oue can readily which led to the origination of this bill, ! and if it is pressed it will quickly be- 1 come patent that it will encounter the J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field and Garden Seeds Established 1818. Writs for our low Prices Ltcht, Pratt and iOlloott Streets BALTIMORE, WD; decided disapproval of millions of con- sumers. On its face it looks like an endeavor to protect the small country merchant agamst the mail order houses. a house doing an annual business ot one hundred thousand dollars, the tax would be $1000, to which the cost of keeping a special set of books would add at least another $1000. While it is aimed at the large mail order houses, it Tvould affect all seedsmen and many florists. New York Seed Trade The weather of the latter part of last week and the first day of this, acted as a temporary check on counter trade in all of the seed stores, not only as re- gards seeds and bulbs, but also miscel- laneous goods of every kind. This check was not without its favorable features, for it gave the stores time to catch up with their orders, and at the same time to put up some stock for later orders. Aside from this temporary pause in the counter trade, business at this time is very active, and the outlook very fa- vorable. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., received for its export trade another car- load of Tuberoses this week. It is of- fering Gladioli, American grown, both for forcing and the field, among these ■Chicago White and Hyde Park for early varieties ; besides this Begonias, Gloxin- ias, Tuberoses, including Armstrongs Everblooming, and new ' cold storage Lily of the_Valley^ Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., have just received a large shipment of Sugar Corn, in fine condition, and are expect- in" a large invoice of both American and Holland grown Gladioli. Peter Henderson & Co., 37 Cortlandt St., are extremely busy. Their exports of Tuberoses and Gladiolus bulbs are very large. They are also busy with shipments of seeds to Mexico, and have just made a large shipment of seeds, tools and implements to India. These and the many private gardeners' and flo- rists' orders keep the entire store force hustling. The Lo-Glo Blecti-ic incuba- tor which they are now showing attracts much attention. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., have a large extra force of employees, found necessary for filling seed orders, amount- ing to several hundred thousand packets. Work every other night is required to keep up with regular orders. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., in an illustrated Washington's Birthday ad, are offering a full line of flower seeds for early planting. They are also mak- ing a large store display of Sugar Corn in variety, and other vegetable seeds in Knight & Struck Co., Flushing, L. I., and 1 Madison ave., report the sales of Ericas tor Easter very heavy, and that it is already sold out on some varieties. Orders for seeds in resnonse to the circu- lation of its new catalog are coming in very freely, and the volume of business consequent on its issue is very satisfac- tory. The second number of 1< lower Talk," edited by Maurice F\ild, vice- president of this company, came out on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Fuld on Monday night, spoke in a course of lec- tures given by the New EocheUe Branch of the National Plant Flower and Fruit Guild, in the Union ave. School at ^ew Rochelle. He will also speak at Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Chicago, and Pittsburgh on B'eb. 18 to 25, an evening at each city, on "The Eight Way of Gardenin.g. ' A large and well arranged display ot garden and grass seeds, also ot every- thing necessary for spraying, pruning and for taking proper care of the or- chard, was observed in Stumpp & Walter Co.'s store window this week. Inside at of tuberous page 4H) The Florists' Exchange 413 Dreer s Famous American Asters IprVILL of our American Asters have been grown under our personal supervision and we know RLi that the quality in every instance is unsurpassed. Our constantly increasing output of ' ' Aster Seed to the most critical growers in all parts of the country is evidence that they are all we claim for them. Dreer's Superb Late Branching Asters This superb strain has long been one of our leading specialties, extraordinarj^ care being given each season to the selection of the very finest specimens for stock seed, resulting in a strain that is acknowledged by the leading growers as unsurpassed. The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2J^ feet high, bearing oil long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, average over 5 inches across. The form of the flowers, together with the length of the stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. They come into bloom from two to three weeks after the average type, usually being at their best during September, and filling in the gap between the general run of Asters and Chrysanthemums. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors. Trade pkt. Oz. Azure-blue. A deep rich lavender . S0.25 $1.00 Deep Crimson. Rich and glowing. .25 1.00 Deep Rose. Distinct and fine 25 1.00 Pale Lavender. Exquisite greyish- blue 25 1.00 Trade pkt. Oz. Deep Purple. A rich, royal shade. .$0.25 $1.00 Rose-pink. A lovely shade 25 1.00 Shell-pink. Soft and damty 25 1.00 Pure White. Perfect in its purity.. . .25 1.00 Finest Mixed. All the colors mixed, trade pkt., S0.25; oz., $0.76 The Celebrated Astermums This strain of Giant Comet Asters was first exhibited at the Florists' Convention in 1912, and their immense size and Chrysanthemum-like appearance created quite a sensation. The stock we offer was grown from seed procured from the originator and has been, we believe, improved under our care, the colors, which were somewhat mixed, being carefully trued up. They closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come into bloom fuUy two weeks earher. We offer three colors. Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. White. Pure snow white $0.50 $2.50 Lavender. Rich, deep lavender. ...$0.50 $2.50 Pink. Lively rose pink 50 2.50 | Crego's Giant Comet Asters Magnificent fluffy flowers, averaging over 5 inches across, with long strong stems, the finest of thus type. Comes into bloom in August, continuing well into September, and, unlike most of the Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship. We offer three colors: Trade pkt. Oz. Shell-pink $0.40 $2.00 Snow-white. 40 2.00 Purple 40 2.00 Dreer's "Peerless Pink" Aster This grand Aster may be briefly described as a glorified late branching shell-pink or Mary Semple. It has the same strong, sturdy habit of growth; comes into bloom a Uttle earher, bears freely almost globular flowers rarely un- der 4 inches across and frequently over 5 inches. The color is rich shell-pmk, similar in shade, but more decided than the late branching. The centre petals are prettily incurved, while the wide outer petals reflex, making a most artistic and finely finished flower and stands cut longer than any other. SOcta. per trade pkt., $2.50 per oz. Miscellaneous Sorts 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 50 Trade pkt. Dreer's Crimson Giant. A superb deep rich blood crimson, late flowering $0.30 Dreer's Pink Beauty. The finest mid-season pink 50 Daybreak. Soft blush pink, mid-season 40 Electric White. Very large flowers, with long needle-Uke petals, mid-season 30 Giant Branching Comet. Mixed colors 25 Lavender Gem. A very early pure lavender. Comet type .50 Miliado, Pink or Rochester. Very large, fluffy flowers, mid-season 30 Mikado White. Very large, fluffy flowers, mid-season 30 Purity. A very fine strain of this fine mid-season; pure white Pink King. Soft shell puik Rose King. BrilHant rose *>" i-o" Violet King. Soft shade of violet 25 1.00 White Fleece. A magnificent extra early pure white of Comet form 40 2.00 Dreer's High-Grade Imported Asters In addition to the American grown sorts offered above, we import from the best European growers the kinds that do best in our cUmate of which the following are the most important to the fiorist Queen of the Market Asters A first-class early-flowering Aster, coming into flower in July, or fuUy three weeks in ad- vance of the general run; of branching habit; flowers of good size and borne on long stems, making them exceedingly valuable for cuttmg; excellent for growing under glass. Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. Bright Rose $0.20 $0.75 Pink $0.20 $0.75 Crimson 20 .75 Purple 20 .75 Lavender 20 .75 I White 20 .75 Finest Mixed. All colors, trade pkt., $0.15; oz.. $0.60. Early Wonder Asters This is the earhest flowering Aster in cultivation, blooming in early July from seed sown in April, and can be had in bloom by the end of June if started m March. Flowers as large as Queen of the Market and borne on good, long, strong stems. A really valuable type where early flowers are wanted. We offer two colors, viz.: Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. Early Wonder White $0.40 $2.00 | Early Wonder Pink $0.40 $2.00 HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. 3 credit Is dae — &IentIoa Ezcbange 414 The Florists' Exchange MICHELL'S Roots and Bulbs Egandale. Bright red Pres. McKinley. Crimson . . . . Kinft Humbert. Orange red.. Mrs. Alired F. Conard. Sain Doz. 100 1000 . . S0.50 S3.00 825.00 . . .50 3.00 25.00 . . .50 3.25 30.00 . . .60 3.00 27.50 . . .50 3.00 27.50 . . S5 COO 60.00 [ik 2.25 26.00 150.00 Mme. Crozy. Scarlet 1000 S90.00 .50 2.75 S25.00 Queen Charlotte. Crimson, gold bor- der 60 3.25 30.00 Florence VauShan. Yellow, spotted red 40 2.75 25.00 Golden yellow 50 3.25 30.00 Richard Wallace. Light yellow. . .GO 3.25 QLADIOLUS BULBS Pink Augusta America, First Bulbs "Khtly penciled in {tTroatJ'Sl flowers open at one time. Straight spike, 3 feet, covered with flowers; one of the most popular sorts Brenchleyensis. Bright, brilliant Each Doz. 100 lOQO S0.40 S2.75 S22.00 .25 l.SO 16.00 Mrs. Francis King. Gigantic spikes, often 4^^ feet high, well arranged with enormous flow- scarlet. A spier a color that sells Princeps. Dazzli Colors (Mich^ isTlJnded^inder irking of a lilac feather . BEQOINIA BULBS Double. Separate colors. . Double. Mixed colors. , . . QLOXirsIA BUUBS .25 1.7S 15.C Doz. 100 1000 ,S0.65 84.00 S35.O0 . .50 3.75 33.00 Red and Scarlet. Scarlet Bordered White. Blue, Bordered White.. White. Spotted Scarlet. Choicest Mi> Doz. 100 1000 S.60 S3.25 S30.00 .00 3.25 30.00 .60 3.25 30.00 Waterloo. Deep purple, bordered ( Doz. 100 1000 Graf Ze Nixe Wl lin. Carmii bordered blue. . . Kind. Deep RAPMCY-UEAVHD CALADIUM BULBS Aguape. Vivid red, transparent. Alfred Name. Velvety red. Dr. Augusto de Castro. Red, white a Hermione. Rosy red, ribs bright red. John Peed. Red ct L'Automne. Crear Marie Carola (New; c. S2.00, 100 S14.00. Golden green, spotted r Mir^HFI I ^fi. SEED Dept.s, 518 Market St., HOUSE Philadelphia, Pa. SEND FOR OUR 1914 CATA- LOG OF WHOLESALE PRICES FOR SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FLORISTS' SUNDRIES. (Continued from page 412) roots, are meeting nitli a large bale aad tile entire store foice aie kept bu'^y in keeping up witli tlie mail and tiaveleis orders. A large order foi Canua roots for the export trade was flllel this i\eek On Friday, Feb 13 it 10 SO am there was at the booth of W E Maishall & Co., at the Countu Life Permanent Exposition, Grand Central Teiminal an illustration on wliat and how to plant show-, open to all amateur and pin ate gardeners, from March 2 to 7 inclusive This will be followed by monthlj flowei exhibits from May on Philadelphia Seed Trade The friaid weathei of last week coi Uued with a heavy snowfall tl at icached the proportion of a miniatuie blizzaid bad the eflect of putting i damper ii the ii'tail end of the seed tiade hei = Mail and catalog oideis ho-ne^ei are keeping up in excellent shape Henry A. Dreer, Inc mil ha e the opening of its ne« sf le n al o t a wtek, to which the public will be inii 1 A fuller account of this will be "i n later. J. Otto Thibw has letuiu J Jamaica with a peeling coat oE t kind acqua-ed at the seashore m \ The Henrv F. Michel! Co i i gourl mail order and catalog tial I - il-i tiatnring a good window di ] y I 'i ,L full line of gaiden seeds ai liii^lv shown another win low ]i supplies coiresponds and A^ith the exception ' t Pu 1 l" i other lines of seed aie in or 1 s n nh The .Tohnson Seed Co i splendid mail and catalog considerably in excess o^ei spending period of last yeai Some excellent Tulips are being c it at the Floracroft Gricenhouses of the Stokes Seed Store. tl e seed tiade The shipping of such '.took as tuberous Eegonias Uloxm a C innas and Caladiums has I een held up pending a change in tempeiatuie Hitb this exception February has staited well ea h week sees a notable mciease in the amount of oiders leoened The mail udei tiade is well up to the average of foimei \ears and the oiders that are being sent m dai to the seed houses flora then lepie entatnes on the road my nomenal increase At Vaughan s Seed Store business all lines is non Liisk Flower taMe seeds are "oin" n it li I looming Ping tra 1 Spun- lieneli I phe We 11 U-^rnd the a^elage of former years It th s lime The filling of contract or- deis 1 dia\Aing to compleUon so that the geneial routine of Spung business can now be handled with its customary dispatch Theie is no change in the Onion set maiket moie than the cold wa-se has retarded several shipments that were to have gone out the past week. Geo West well known in the land- s ape ardhiteet business of this city, hav- ing been a former superintendent of Lincoln Park and more recently con- nected -nith the Swain Nelson Co., also previously connected with the engineer- ing coips of the Park Department of Haitfoid Conn is now making a can- vass ft the tiade in this citv for the rurio e of sell ng stocl to torm a new seed r nipany in Chicago Judging from ceitlin nan es that aie no" identified with tins n ovement theie should be noth- m" 1 ut KCfss in store The probabili- t es ale tint this new hone will he a 1 to open foi business sufficiently fon f 1 the Fall tiade Great Seed Centers Illinois IS the bannei State, so far as the value of all crops jpioduced is nnreinel This is tlie official statement t 1 bureau it census m a general re- I rt n agriculture made known Feb. II The relative lanl rf the first nine Stat s m ip-^aid to v al le of crops ith etin the Chicago Seed Trade The Ijelow-zero tempeiature ani torms of the past weel caused S( irruption in the general activi cf the 1 tlrups dau"-btPi Peed Mart n F riiagp of Jesse E Tessal ne to Gei 7 has been re A Miller of A Henderson & Co pre "pnted a handsome fein to the lad es of the Detroit Floiists Club for then en teitainment --iven Fel 4 toi the benefit of the Van T euv en-iProwne hospital for rypled childien that netted the ladies The Leonard Seed Co. report 'business cond with with $20«,- vith $230,- — ((0000; Mis- u s _li(joou Iviu IS 3:21.5,000.- 00 New York $200000000 and Indi- na 1.204 000000 The State of Illinois anked fiist in its pioduction of Corn, nd was followed Iv Iowa and Missouri 1 tl e oi-der named 111 nois wa« first ] the pioduction of Oats also Cleveland Seed Trade Foi a week we have been in tlie grip of a cold v\ are vv hich we read has been wideipiead anl has caused loss of life, sufEeung and damage Luckily we have escaped with little loss Qui coldest day was Friday, with a temperature of 6 degrees below zero. A couple indies or more of snow has left splendid sleighing in the country. In spite of the p_romise of the old couplet : "As the days begin to lengthen. The cold begins of strengthen," we are truly gratified to be able ap- preciably to notice the steadily increas- ing length of our days, which brings the sun up as we go to work, and which allows us to work by daylight almost to closing time. After days and even weeks of dull weather, we appreciate long sunny days, which are almost sure to Apropos of this, it might be interest- ing to our outside friends to learn of the effort being made by various civic bodies to change our Standard time from (Central to Eastern, so as to add an hour's daylight at evening as a benefit to the workingman. At present our time is 83 minutes behind the sun, and the proposed change would put us 27 minutes in advance of it. Some public clocks al- ready use this schedule. The mayor and 'Chamber of Commerce are supporting the measure, but the railroads and other State-wide organizations are fighting it. With the increase in population and subsequent changes in the movement of traffic, there has been a marked rise and fall in valuations of our downtown prop- erty. Four years ago actual count showed 5,525 people passing daily in front of A. C. Kendel's Seed Store, at 2010 Ontario St., just off the Public Square to the south. Last week the Tax Commissioners shov\-ed 18,166 people to be passing the same spot, an increase of 28S per cent., the largest shown in the city. A large Onion set grower in Ross County advises us that the greater part of the stocks have been sold out at higher prices than normally, they having har- vested fewer than usual, owing to mucK of the laud in that vicinity having been flooded last Spring by the high water. While the sets have kept well, some ot the whites have suffered. It is probable that the balance unsold will go out at high prices and early, so as to leave a real scai-city before the planting season is actually open. Trade is very dull, for few people are thinking of gardening this cold weather. The Florists' Exchange 415 The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all hinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS -lower Seeds For Florists ALL NEW CROP Dwarf. Blue and white, 30c. ALYSSUM ASPARAGUS Nanus, greenhouse grown, 50c. per .00 per ICOQ seeds. Hatcheri, S1.50 ; Miied. , ASTER ; Branching, separate colors, 80c. c. per oz. Crego, White and Pii ueen of the Market, separate < ■■■ mixed. 75c. per oz. BEGONIA Erfordia, 50c. per pkt.; ^ oz. SI. 50. Semper' ,,>rens Rose, 34 oz. 50c. Semperflorens Ver' Uon, a oz. Sl.OO. GraciUs CANDYTUFT Empress, 15c. per oz. Giant Hyacinth- "., White, 25c. per oz. CENTAUREA ImperiaUs White, 60c. per oz. Margaritae, Mixture, $4.00 per oz. PETUNIA ird's Star. i4 oz. 50c. SALVIA Splendens, 31^25 per oz. Bonfire, S2.00 per Zurich, S4.00 per Silver Spo IJba Pura, 50c. per oz. I OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy M.Thorburn&Co. " TAe most reliable seeds" *5 Barclay St., (t 25) New York Large, well matured, American grown ■""'^- 100 1000 America, pink $1.80 $16.50 rrancis King, scarlet. .. 2.00 18.00 iugusta, white 2.00 IS.OO A. HENDERSON & CO. i69 River St., CMICAOO, ILL. Gladioli AMERICA: % to Jj-in.. in., S5.50,.. ':*::/';-: cardinal, 3000 left. "oo 10M[Rf. CHASE, R. 44, lawrcnce. Mass. %. 1 i«i S^]'j^]])^KPEriA[.ISTS ^ McMinnville, Oregon A CAREFUL SELECTION OF SEED FROM THE BEST ASTERS FOR CUTTING The H. & F. QuaUty Select Aster Seed i> t ho .s-//. s/ to plant , 1 .eeau^^c it reduces the elements of chance to your crop, and it is the most economical, because it pro- , -.-.,-.t™v.™.-wh_j duces more salable flowers. Mr. John Gerard, New Britain, Conn., in his letter to us, dated January 18th, said, " During 1912 I have reports that many first prizes have been won from the eds, and I feel confident that your climate, soil and skill will add annual improvements." j^. SI. 10 S2.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 Hohenzollern. White, rosy lilac and azure Superb Late Branching. White, shell pink, deep rose, azure blue, purple and lav- ender 1.00 Improved Giant Crego. White, shell pink, rose pink and purple '■ Smith's Peerless (Late Branching) . White and shell pink Hercules. White only Improved " Rochester." Pink Trial Offer — Any of the above varieties in packets, at 25c. each; five packets, Sl.OO; or the full twelve varieties and colors, CASH WITH ORDER ASK FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR Daybreak. J/g oz. Delicate pink S0.30 Purity. 1 oz. S2.00 Drake's Satisfactory Tomato Seed In which quality, superiority of our Strains, and very moderare prices are leading features A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU Oz. Mlb. Oz. Mlb. Spark's Earllana $0.12 $0.45 Livingston's Perfec- Challi's Early Jewel. . .12 .45 tion $0.10 $0.35 Early Acme 12 .45 Success 10 .35 Matchless 10 .35 Ponderosa IS .60 Dwarf Champion 15 .55 Bonnie Best 15 .55 New Stone 10 .35 Dwarf Stone 15 .55 Livingston's Beauty.. .12 .45 Golden Queen 15 .60 Livingston's Favorite .12 .45 Fordhook First 12 .45 Livingston's Paragon .10 .35 Early Detroit 15 .60 Livingston's Globe... .15 .60 ; Trophy 10 35 ALL BY MAIL POSTPAID. ONION SETS. White and yellow. Write for quotation on your requirements for March .delivery. J. AUU. DI\AKC, CHESTER, NEW lERStY Let us quote you our wholesale prices on FIRST CLASS Vege- table and flower seeds that produce results. WAITER P. STOKES /F YOU NEED ANY Gladiolus Mrs. F. King prices. Stock la JOHN LEWIS CHILOS, flowerfielo, i. i., n. 416 The Florists' Exchange HENDERSON'S c'^^ ASTER SEED Henderson's Invincible Asters A superior strain of Giant Peony Flowered Asters — of great importance for florists' cutting purposes. LAVENDER, CRIMSON, BLUE, ROSE-PINK, WHITE, PURPLE. Trade packet of 1000 seeds, 50c.; per oz., $2.00. Semple's Late Flowering Asters Crego's Asters A highlyjdeveloped Comet type of florists' Asters. Our seed comes from the originator. WHITE, CRIMSON, ROSE-PINK, SHELL-PINK, LIGHT BLUE, VIOLET. Trade packet of 1000 seeds, 75c.; per oz., $3.00. ''Queen of the Earlies'* Asters (Queen of the Market), valuable on account of their extreme earliness and for cutting; plants 12 inches high; medium-sized double flowers on long stems. WHITE, ROSE-PINK, INDIGO BLUE, SCARLET. Trade packet of 1000 seeds, 25c.; per oz., 75c. Astermums Trade packet of 1000 seeds, 75c.; per oz., $4.00. INVINCIBLE ASKR Send for Florists' Wholesale Catalogue. Choicest Strains eT^fe/-^ Catalogs Received DomeBtic Bow Park Seed Farm, Brantford, On- tario, Canada. — Descriptive list of pedi- gree Canadian seeds. Bobert Nicliolsoii, Dallas, Texas. — Purity brand garden and field seeds, poultry food and .supplies specially se- lected for the Southern planter. Olaf J. WingTen, La Conner, Washing- ton.—Dahlias, a neat handlist of Dah- lias, "the best in the West," also of choice Roses. Tlie Conara & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.— New Floral Guide, 1914. Freely il- lustrated, well got up, the novelties starred throughout. Roses and Cannas are the great specialties. J. K. Alexander, Bast Bridgewater, Mass.— "The Eastern Dahlia King;" iriety. said to be the largest flowered This title belongs to the new Star of the East, which is considerably larger. Tlie Liliums and Irises form important sections of the catalog, also Schizan- thuses. Vegetables, too, are well treated. The McCrreg-or Bros. Co., Springfield, O. — Wholesale catalog of Roses, Janu- ry, February and March, 1914; also of table plants. Chry jnias, hardy vii climbers, etc. The same firm publishe its Tear Book- of fioral gems, the cover being of a bloom in color, of Rose Radiance, the Pink American Beauty. The inside cover pages also have colored pictures of individual blooms of about ' '" ■ ■■ of Roses — quite a ural for four dozen v novel feature. There are colored plates of popular fl of Geraniums. nably illus sting Roses, Azaleas, Rhododendrons. The chief feature, of course, is the Water Lilies and we observe pictur and already flowers of sold in one New York retail shop. . Carl Purdy, Ukiah, Cal— Hardy peren- nials for California Gardens. This is Mr. Purdy's fifth catalog, and as he has an international reputation, and as this list contains many instructive remarks from his pen, it well deserves to be got and be given attention. • Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. — Dreer's old-fashioned hardy plants. A catalog arranged al- phabetically giving data as to color height, time of flowering, best location and price of each subject, with some il- lustrations. Pages, IS, lOVain. by Sin. Tonng's Seed Store, 1406 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.— Young's Garden Book! 1914. The covers, back and front, have colored illustrations, the frontispiece being a photo of Caroline Testout Roses in a bed, the back picture being of Sweet Peas and Cosmos. Nasturtiums and Gruss an Teplitz Rose are two other pictures in color. The catalog is freely Illustrated with halftones of good in- teresting subjects. H. H. Berger & Co., 70 Warren st. New York. — Spring Garden Book a nicely printed book of 120 pages. We observe that Montbretia Prometheus is Peas. E. Neubert. Wandsbeck bei Hamburg. — ^Ferns. Hydrangeas and Cyclamen. J. Z^ambert & Son, Trier, Germany. — General catalog. Incorporations DovEE, Del. — ^The Oliver Floral Co. has been incorporated to purchase lands for the purpose of growing flowers, etc. The incorporators are : W. Boyd, W. I. N. Lofland, W. E. P. Lofland. Coming Exhibitions (Secretariw are requested to forward us promptly particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions.) Danville, m. — Joint meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana and the Illinois State Florists' Association, March 10 and 11. For schedules write Secretary, Joseph Smith, Danville, 111. New Yorfe, held under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club in the New Grand Central Palace, 46th St. & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to 28. 1914. The Amer. S. P. Soc. will have a section in this show. New Tors, N. T. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Scranton, Pa. — Spring ' flower show of Scr; 31 Houston, Tex. A State Florists' Association to be formed "It will be the greatest gathering of florists ever held in the SoutJi," says Chairman Kerr, representing the pro- posed organization of the Texas Florists' Association. Of course all the enthusiasm repre- sented in the Houston Florists' Club, was only a starter toward the organization, which practically every florist in the State has favored, and the committee on organization composed first of I. M. Johnson Geo. M. Cosh and H. H. Kuhl- mann, Jr., with Mr. Kerr, has now been enlarged to make it Statewide representa- tive, which includes T. J. WoM, Waco ; J. B. Baker, Ft. Worth; Otto Lang, Dallas; C. H. Steding, Galveston; Chris Hauser, Saa Antonio ; O. Ollson, Austin ; H. O. Hanna, Sherman ; with probably more to be added as a general committee on organization. A general call for to all florists of Texas, including landscape architects, nnd others interested commercially, has been mailed out with tlie intent to reach rvery one interested, as far as the knowl- iTlge of the committee at present will enable them to do so. "Now why do we select Waco, as the meeting place?" inquired one who has made up his mind to go with his auto full ! "Simply because it is the most cen- tral city in Texas, where florists are i-epresented, and easiest for all to reach. Then Mr. Wolf, the leading Waco florist, is a whole team in himself to see that best possible care is taken of all the craft who come his way." "Yes, but why put off such an im- portant step, the matter of organization, for so late a date as ilay" suggested an- 'idently hurry to other, wh get there. "Why," said George Cosh, "it's the time the florists want to meet as best suits the convenience of their business, as they have expressed it in the replies we have received. Surely when the whole bunch has Easter on its hands and the functions that always come after it, we cannot be expected to attend a State meeting." So just put your enthusiasm in the ice box with those Carnations till May 4 and 5. "Now, of course, understand," says President Kuhlmann, of the local Hous- ton Club. . "this State organization will be entirely independent of any clubs of florists that may exist in the cities, and will be distinct to itself in every particu- lar." The committee has promised to keep the press posted, from time to time, on further details that may develop between now and the d'ay of the meeting. General News Items St. Valentine's Day has already made its coming known among the flo- rists, away in advance of the date, and there are numerous orders booked for floral valentines. The Forrestdale peo- ple are enthusiastic and hearty in view of this prospective business, and their elaborate show window is filled with cupids, arrows, darts, with hearts float- ing through space like a myriad of stars. They have shown some pretty sugges- tions, how hearts and flowers may be- come assembled, using orchids and Tu- lips in lovely colors, with which to adorn the shrine of St. Valentine. "Speaking about Tulips," said George Cosh, "we are not getting them, nor or- chids either, except we send away to other markets, and the ^ Pike's Peak country seems to be getting a lot of Houston trade in that line just now. Of course Dallas is shipping us a lot of very acceptable stock, too — some Tulips that are as fine as the very best, all of which, I am glad to say, concentrates our trade nearer home." ■ "Planting week," as announced by the Florists' Club, started Monday, Feb. 16. The florists used large space in local {Continued on'page 41S) The Florists' Exchange 417 R Kut In Kannas ICING HUMBERT $1.75 per lOO, $15.00 per lOOO other varieties are ordered in fair proportion, otherwise, ordered alone price < THE FIVE LEADING CANNAS The Best Bronze Canna ING HUMBERT. In this grand Canna we have a combint of the highest type of flower with the finest bronze foliage. flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, will measure 6 in in diameter, and which axe produced in heavy trusses of gigi brilDant orange scarlet, with bright red marki e and of a rich, cop foliage is broad ; The Best Red Canna METEOR. Flowers fully 4 inches across, color is dee Continues blooming luxuriantly all Summer. 4 feet, doz.. $S.OO per 100. S75.00 per 1000. The Best Pink Canna ROSEA GIGANTEA. This beautiful variety has c flowers. Single petals are 2J.^ inches across; color a ro?e, almost a coral carmine. Height 3H feet. 60 ct $4.75 per 100, S46.00 per 1000. The Best Yellow Canna GOSTAV GUMPPER. The finest yellow bedding Canna; flower, of good size, are held well above the foliage, the fine trusses always 'cing: in habit of growth very uniform; color a rich golden " '*""' "las been missing heretofore^and which can : will carry. 3>^ to 4 feet. Sl.OO per do*.. 88,00 per 100, »75.C The Best White Canna MONT BLANC. 3H feet high. In color it is almost , 3H feet high, r Joz.. 82.7.=. pe 100. Red-Flowering, Green Foliage OUISIANA. A strong, vigorous-growing variety, attaming a heigh • . • , Qf gloSS.v '"' — ^ ' 3 feet. 116.00 per 1000. . BOUVIER. 6 feet. Dark crimson 30 doz.. »1.75 per 100. S15.00 per 1000 lEAUTE POITEVESTE. 3H feet. Dark 40 ct.. pa dor.. $2.75 per 100. $26 00 per 1000 ILACK PRINCE. Intense, dark, velvety man grows «rong and erect, 3 to 4 feet fine dark red rtems, and deep green leaves edged with purple 35 cts. per doz.. »2.25 per 100, t20.00 per 1000 :HARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. Bnght 25 cts. per doz., »1.85 per 100. J16 00 per : aUMSON BEDDER. " ' ' ,^.00 per 100. »1S 00 per 1000 rilliant vermilion scarlet. 6 dot.. $2.75 per 100. $25 00 per lOOO scarlet crimson; the clusters are large compact; lotiage green. Dwarf habits 2 to 2H f et 4t I per Sol.. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 'president CLEVELAND. Fine large flowers m heavy trusses; rich, bright orange scarlet, very showy and ha ' 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz.. $2.00 per 100. $17 50 per 1000 PRES. McKINLEY. Brilliant crimson, with scaret Dwarf habit, growing only 2H to 3 feet 35 cts per doi.. $2 25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. , , , PRES. MEYER. A glorious Canna color neh cherry producing a gorgeous effect; bronzy foliage 4 feet 3 doz , 82.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 PILLAR OF FIRE. The giant of its class , grows 6 or 7 feet high; flowers bright crims ffect spites like blazing torches; invaluable for center of beds, etc $2.25 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN. A gri " " 35 cts. per doz., $2.26 ir, D. 40 cts. per c JXPRESS. Color White and Cream Shades t. Creamy white 30 eta per doj $1.75 per luu, » 15.00 per 1000. Pink Flowering Cannas L, PATRY. Flowers of delicate rose pmk, standint the foliage. 4H feet. 30 cts. per doi , $1.85 per 100, $10 00 pwlOOO. LOUISB. 5 feet. A grand variety, somewhi Herat, much taller, and very free flowering $3.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. MLLE. BERAT. 4)4 feet. Rose carmme. 30 cts per d( $1.75 per 100. 815.00 per 1000. , , , , VENUS. 3H feet. One of the softest and most delicately coloi varieties that has yet been introduced. The flowers are c fair size, of a soft, rosy pink, with a pretty mottled border creamy yellow, and has a bright green fohage 40 cts per dc $2.75 per 100. $26.00 per 1000 Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRANDYWINE. A healthy, vigorous grower of 4 to 5 feet. Makes a luxuriant growth of dark bronze foliage and a magmficent /""^ tmrtn dfaplay of fine, large flowers. Color is intense, vinous red, beauti- l^UTinU My^< ot hne, large u. ----- lottled with deep crimson; two to three petals are larrowly edged with bright gold. Brandywine has foliage as dark as BUck Beauty. 60 cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100. feet. Vermilion scarlet. 35 cts. per doz.. lerlOOO. Cunant red. 35 cts. per doi.. $2.25 per Red, Gold-Ed^ed, Spotted and Yellow Cannas DUKE OF YORK. Largest and most magnificent of the varie- gated Cannas. Bears ^eat bunches of immense flowers; color a beautiful, rich, deep crimson, with a throat of curiously mottled creamy white, and each petal exquisitely edged with border of fine gold. 4 to 6 feet. 15 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz., $4.25 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. "^ GLADIATOR. The flowers are bright yellow, thickly spotted Imson. 4 feet. 30 eta. per doi., $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per lUOO. GLADIO-FLORA. Coloi 35 cts. per doZ-, , JEANXfsSOT. Oneofth, an uneven edge of gold to each petal. Height Syi feet. I. per doz.. $2.00 per .100. $18.00 per 1000. 100. 817.50 )ZY. 6>1 , $2.26 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. lings. 5 feet. 35 cts. per doB- JO per 100. $17.50 per 1000. MAD..CROZY. 6Hfeet. VermiHon with gold border. 38 cts. goldei t, with cnn )per igpO. 1 petal, the center briUunt orange 40 cts. per dor, »2.7» per 100, PREMi: SOUV."dE A. CROZY. 4 feet cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100. $26. per 1000. Yellow Shades Yeflow, »i FLORENCE VAUGHAN. cts. per doz.. $2.75 per luu. $25.uu per 1000. RICHARD WALLACE. In color it is a pleasing canary yeOow xeptionally large flowers, which are carried well above en foliage in upright, well branched trusses. 43^ feet, per do«., $2.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000. Orange Shades WYOMING. , Might be caUed King of the Giants, for it a one oi the most majestic, with the double attraction of having a luxuriant growth of rich purple foliage. Above this are borne great plumes of massive orange-colored blossoms, true Orchid-shaped, with large, rounded petals. Height 7 feet. 35 cts. per dox., $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet. Green foliage; deep orange scarlet. 30 cts. per daz^, $1.85 per 100. $16.00 per 1000. "* 6 feet. Green foliage; orange scarlet and yellow.^SS cts. per dot, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. Orchid-flowering Cannas >nA. 4 3U cts. per doz., i AUSTRIA. Pure ALLEMANNIA. 4 to 6 feet. Green foliage; scarlet and yeOow. doz.. $1.85 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. " " '■■ " • type. « yellow; an Orchid-flo' per doi.. $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. INDIANA. 3 to 4 feet high; atov ■■•-■" height of 0 feet, each one bearing fine, big clusters of Orchio- like flowers. Color J3 a glistening, golden orange, daintilj marked and striped with red. Single blossoms are often 7 inches across. 35 ct.. per doz., 82.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000. ITALIA. 4Hfeet. Green foliage. Red bordered yellow. 30cts. per doi, $1.85 per 100. $16.00 per 1000. King Humbert Newer Cannas »25.0U per IL DAVID HARU $2.25 per 100 EGANDALE. 100, $20.00 per luoo. KING HUMBERT. For tuU description see above. 40 cts. LEONARD VAUGHAN. i}4 feet. Bright scarlet. $3.75 per 100. $35.0 MUSAFOLIA. This is one of the finest foliaged Cannas. with enormous musa-Iike leaves, 3 by 6 eet. tinged color, the edges of the leaves being beautifuUy banded with bronze purple « 100, - doi, $2.76 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. DR. BUDINGEN. One of the individual flowers and the tn foliage. 4 feet. 50 cts. per dc DR. ROBERT FUNCKE. Large flowers - ,. - in color the same shade as Scarlet Sage; very bnght. 40 cts. per doz.. $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. crimson; of large size. 4 feet. 35. cts. ,per doz, $2. brilliant scarlets, both the being of large size; bronxe .76 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. heav^. dense spikes. 35 cts. per doz., 82.2S per 100, $20.00 per 1000. ROBUSTA. Height 6 to 8 feet, SHENANDOAH. A splendid, 100, $20.00 per ' )per lOOC. GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. Rich, deep crimson scarlet, overlaid with maroon; vera spikes of good-sized flowers of good substance thrown well above the foliage. 3 feet. 3A doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. GENERAL MEREEL. Scarlet, suffused with orange, base and edge of flower marbled with yeUow. 4 feet. 35 cts. per dox, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000, „ ~ . gQjg^yg bronze-leaved variety. The flower, are of a bright WILLIAM SAUNDERS, aeasuring 3H feet. $4.73 per 100. $45.00 per 10 together and ahlppad a» t 1 the world. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with any fa hree and somettmes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 In a box. Two c . , 3 cheaper for you to buy a box of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantities. If any Cannas are not found here, It may be understood that they are superseded by the foregoing. If selection Is left to us we wiil Cliloago and Western Agents for our Oannas, ONIjY — WINTEBSON'S SEED STORE, 166 S. Wabash Avenue, Ohloago CkfkfkH&nmn 342 West 14fh Street ^eeasman ^^^w york city nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMciManniinMnMnMnMnMdiinMn ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 418 The Florists' Exchange Pronounced The Finest G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, N. H. Dear 5ir.— Please s^nd me one pad who saw it admired it very much, and p can highly recommend it for outdoor cul vation around th' Belvidere, Cat., Jan. 22. 1911. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON, for which season which gave excellent results. Ever n the line of a Pink Snapdragf i E. A. ASMUS si^as om satisfied patrons. Our friends a 3 that we receive. We had a good t 'ing this week landed in South Afrit Not too early t per trade pkt.; 3 d G. S. RAMSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. ■onnd If yon mention the Exchange "Superb Quality" Flower Seeds For Florists 59 years of satisfactory s SUPERB QUALITY" The Very Best in everything that - Write for our Trade List No. 6. verything for the Florist. ACER ATUM— Dwarf Blue He Mexican Blue, White, each }i c ALYSSUM— ■- Little Gem, dwarf white, oz. 30c. . . K c .Ml 'mo of the various Asters. See Catalogue No. 2 for descripti Aster, Lady Roosevelt. A splend Trade pkt. 25c., H oz. 60c. Crego Asters. Magnificent Rose, Lavendt H oz. 40c. Rose King. Enormous cutting. Trade pkt. 3 Violet flng. Identical color, which is a pure Vick's^Mikado. A ting. Pink, white H oz. 45c. and White. Trade pkt. 30c.i quilled flowers, fine for c, H oz. 40c. /iolet. Trade'pkt. 25c., rge, graceful flower for cut- d rose, each, trade pkt. 35c., A splendid early no yellow centers, very popular Trade pkt. 35c., H oz. 50c. Snowdrift. A fine, white. Trade pkt. 35c., j/i Giant Comet. Mixed. M Daybreak. A fine pink if. arly, long-stemmed. .30c. Purity. White flowers similar to al oz. 30c. Branching, Late — Flowers large, double, , 15c., a oz. 5 , 15c., H oz. e , 15c., a oz. t CELOSIA— Empress, Sem Ostrich Feather, Mixed, Tall. . Imperlalis, Mixed, fine for c Margaret, White, fine for cutting . . . "^ CINERARIA Maritima, Tr. pkt. lOc, COLEUS, Finest Hybrids- Mixed, trade pkt DRACAENA Indlvisa. Trade pkt. lOc, IPOMOEA Grandlflora (Moonflower) . . Setosa oz. LOBELIA— Erinus Speciosa, Deep Blue, trailing va- riety Ji oz. Crystal- Palace Compacta, Ijest for bedding H oz. MIGNONETTE (Extra Select)— oz.' ioi:.' M Allen's Defiance oz. PETUNIA— Double Giant Flowered Grandlflora and Fringed, Mixed 1000 seeds Giant Ruflied trade pkt. Single, large flowered. Fringed. . trade pkt. Giants of California. : trade pkt. Rosy Morn, Rosy pink, white throat DarkReJ. Mixed « oz. 20c., 1 oz. 75c. BALSAM— Camellia flowered, double mixed oz. $0.40 BEGONIA SEED (All varieties)— Gracilis, Lumlnosa, Ruby, Prima Donna, Triumph, Erfordla, Erfordia Superba, etc. All uniformly, trade pkt. 25c. CANDYTUFT— Empress. Very large, pure white oz. .20 White Rocket oz. .15 Little Prince, dwarf, large flowered. Clara Bedman trade pkt.35c.,Moz. Ztirich trade pkt. 50c.. Ji oz. SMILAX oz. 3Dc., Ji lb. STOCKS— Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks, Mixed K oz. Brompton H oz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, Mixed . . Ten Weeks (separate colors) He THUNBERGIA o TORENIA Fournieri.trade pkt. ISc, H o BailioDi trade pkt. 26c., H o VERBENA (Mammoth Flowered)— Blue and Purple Shades M oz. 35c., a Scariet ■• - White. Mixed., z. 40c., . 30c., The abov descriptions. ; of "SUPERB QUALITY" seeds selected for Florists. Se. TKeStorrs^^ Harrison Co., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bicbange Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass WM. TURNER* Price $5.00 .A,. T. De LaMar« F>rlntins and F>ubllshlne Co., Utd a to 8 DaKm* Strnvt, Nnw TorIC ASTei^S— DAHLIAS- GLADIOLUS ASTERS. Seed or Pla DAHLIAS. All best . roots; large supply. GLADIOLUS. Get ou round bulblet grown Any variety. Any GARDEN SEED GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; S.D. S SONS, 82 Dey Street, NEW YORK 1 Orange, Coon. lExcba SOUTHERN STATES— Continued papers to make tlieir announcemeuts of stock at reduced rates during the week with the view of assisting the home i eo pie to clean up and beautify their prem ises. The Houston press give much d s play space, in showing a few unsigt 1 pictures of Houston property that needs decorating, then as a comparison show ing some which have been tastefully be titied. Head liners were used, and i s needless to say that the Florists' C and the press worked together to pi cc Houston on the map as the most beauti- ful Southern cily. It is with much sympathy and regret that we chronicle the demise of Mrs. Sarah Kuhlmaun, who had lived among a large circle of relatives and friends in Houston for so many years, and was among the oldest of our inhabitants. She was "the mother of H. H. Kuhlmann, president of the Houston Florists' Club, himself one of Houston's most progres- sive florists. The club manifested fitting expressions of sympathy at the funeral with floral offerings. S. .T. Mitchell. New Orleans, La. Balls and Carnivals Another week of carni other festivities kept the flori; here. It seems each organizatio to eclipse the floral decorations of the previous one, and as a result New Or- leans' society is enjoying some of the finest floral displays this season it is pos- sible for the most expert artists to pro- duce. The Krewe of Mithras had tor their ball theme Monday nijght "The Evolu- tion of Music," and evidently considered that flowers played a prominent role in that evolution. Miss Margaret Mont- gomery, the queen, carried a magnificent shower of white Roses, Valley and or- chids, her maids wearing pink and red Roses and Valley in shower. The guests wore a lavish display of various blooms. The throne was set in a field of Roses, and the whole ball room was aglow with electric lights and beautiful floral deco- rations. The decorations and the cor- sages for this affair were the work of the Metairie Ridige Nursery Co. The Titanians' ball took pJace Tues- day night. This being a ladies' organi- zation, there was no court, but The Or- chid store decorated the ball room in a style that would appeal to the fairest of al butterfl es fl t eied abou : ble CO ds ere at, nea h n„ as a t an p educe I ; ivea ney a u k ih 0 h manner n he deco I of h b n of sio i h dec Dry el a ed ou he p a se of n h p ea^ e fi n w 0 d 1 Fo he h Mm e bu ed o h( Tuesdaj I eb 1 hen teo e J P ncl hard an W am J Co n e ( rael f om t e Sco t sh R e Ca h d: he n p -p The flo i mem n n a ed th w k h Ihe h p of eac 0 n Thes we h m iL S V 0 e d autl b u and Lnl ke adesD on account of the nc d de u nd h Va ej d m ud <_ na ns Pose a the no s pie blooms a i h a demand th s yea a ^ J n and some othe s P c ha e been about the s me fo h p mon h home h u ow ns ar No and Ea O ch d to ns anc a e n some c ses b n n n ha vhat h no le-ner a e ,e n c d un splend d m s s Im a la s a ;> ay nd o he s a t onate fieifore, when she furnished seven. Carnations and Violets are the main reliance of the Miller shop, Roses being unusually scarce. 0. B. Thompson & Co. furniisbed the table and either decorations for the an- nual banquet of the Louisville Transpor- tation Club on Tuesday evening of last week. It was held at the Seelbacb Hotel, and covers were laid for 300 guests. Red Carnations were the flowers used,, one being placed at each plate, and bas- kets at the speakers' table. The shop also handled a good lot of funeral F, Walker & Oo, handled an excellenjt lot of business, Herbert Walker's daugh- ter, Genevieve, was one of the flower girls who assisted at the school com- mencement. An unusnal number of blooming plants is noted at tbe company's shop, its stock being, as usual, in unusu- ally flne condiition, considering the weather. With outoftown sftocks very poor and hard to get nold of, and extreme diffi- culty in getting goods in from the green- houses. Miss Edith Walker of the Wil- liam Walker Co., said last Saturday that everything was unsatisfactory but tbe amount of business in evidence. A large volnme of orders was r^eived for Fri- day's and Saturday's delivery. L. E. Metcalf, of the A. L. Randall Co., Chicago dealers in supplies, who also grow flowers for tie trade, was in Louisville last week calling on the flo- rists. Other visitors during the week were C. W. MeCaughey, of the Peters & Reed Pottery Co., of South Zanesville, O., and H. C. Neubrand, with A. N. Pierson, Inc. of Cromwell, Conn. Mr. Neubrand showed some new varieties of Carnations and 'Mums which interested the trade considerably. G. D. C. Spartanburg, S. C. Old Sol shone in all his glory on Feb. 2. just as he had Iieen doing all Winter. The bulbous flowers had come forth in the open ground and many trees had been lured into bud, but there came a change and the first real Winter was experienced on Feb. 3. "First it blew, then it snew, and then it friz, and then it thew." The sleet and snow have been so unusually severe in this section today, Feb. 13 that The World's Best Cannas We try out all new introductions for at least two years before endorsing or rejecting same, and if r existing sorts, or decided novelties, we do not offer them to you. Tbe following varieties of recent introduction stand out prominently as the best of their respecti- make no mistake in accepting our endorsement of the ten varieties here offered. SPECIAL. Note the reduction in price of the three leaders— Hungaria, the ideal pink. and Mrs. Alfred F. Conard popula cney are not improvements ve types and colore and you Gustav Gumpper, yellow, Gustav Gumpper. Another season's trial strengthens us in again recommending this as the ideal rich yellow bedding Canna; the flowers of good size are held well above the fo- Uage, the fine trusses always clean looking; in habit of growth very uniform; color a rich golden-yellow, a shade that has been missing heretofore and which can be seen as far as the eye will carry. 3^ to 4 feet. 20o. each, $1.25 per doz., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Hungaria. The ideal pink bedding Canna; flowers large, in good sized trusses, produced early, freely and continuously, in color not unlike that of the Paul Neyron Rose. Compared to all other pink varieties, it possesses a softness and refine- ment not found in any other sort; 3 to 3>2 feet. 20c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Louis Reverehon. This was one of the best dark-leaved red- flowering varieties in our trials durmg the past three years. A block of about 2000 plants attracted great attention. The flowers are very large, of a cochineal-red color, very freely produced on vigorous plants with light bronze foliage. 4}k to 5 feet. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100, $75 00 per 1000. Meteor. There are two varieties of Cannas being sold under the name of Meteor, one a German introduction which can be bought very cheap. We offer the American variety and this is the Canna that you want, as it is the best red flowering Canna in commerce. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. A most remarkable variety, with exquisite salmon-pink flowers of largest size in erect and abundantly furnished heads, so freely produced as to keep a superb showing of bloom for months above the rich green foliage. 4 feet. 20o. each, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Maros. The best white bedder; in color, about the same as Mont Blanc Improved, but it produces three or four times as many flowers, and as the old Sowers shed themselves, it always presents a clean and tidy appearance. Maros ' in our fields, attracted great attention, the rows forming great habit is perfect, filling 5c. each, $1.50 clean bands of white, every requirement of a tip-top bedder. per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Rosea Gigantea. Extra large flowers, borne in such abun- dance that the mass of color on each plant is truly amazing; 2^ inches across; a deep, rich rose,' 10c. each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per individual petals almost a coral-car 100, $40.00 per 1000. Uhlberg. Entirely distinct and one of the , f reest-flowermg varieties we have ever grown. The flowers expand very full and are of a soft rosy-carmine; the throat of the flower is of a creamy-yellow and the edges of the petals, which are slightly crimped, are also pale yellow. This variety at- tracted much attention at our trials. 3 feet. 35e each $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Undine. Unquestionably the best of its type, and we heartily recommend it either for massing or as single specunens in the border. Its growth is dwarf and graceful, with green fohage, and its flowers, which are produced very freely, are of a bright orange-scarlet broadly edged with golden yellow; a most satisfactory variety in every way. 314 feet 25c each, $2,50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. William Bates. A splendid free-flowering pure yellow Canna that has attracted much attention. The size of its flowers 1 trusses, its habit of growth are all that can be desired; . great favorite. 5 feet. 25c. The varieties Meteor and Uhlberg will be supplied in growing plants, all others in dormant roots 25 at hundred rates; 250 or more at thousand rates. We wiU supply 1 each of the 10 varieties for $8.00. We wUl supply 6 each of the tO varieties for $8.00. i of Cannas and we will be pleased to quote special prices on youi : stock of the standard HENRY A. DREER, Inc., JSjI'^Smr?;' THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY * ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale urowers of Full List of Flower and Garden Seeds all street car traffic has been abandoned and buds and open flowers are frozen. This is the first snow and ice tbe writer has seen for two years. During the stoi-m tbe writer visited the greenhouses of Obas. A. Moss at Spar- tanburg, which, from an exterior view, looked like some of The Florists' Ex- change cuts of houses in the north cov- ered with snow and ice. Mr. Moss was found packing cut flowers in which he had been engaged all day getting out a long list of St. A'alentiue orders. It is a revelation to visit this place where mod- ern ideas and the true progressive spirit reign supreme. Mr. Moss's success lies in the fact that he gives, his business his close personal attention at all times. He is always "on the job," yet never too busy to welcome visitors most cordially and show them around. The Carnation range of three large modem houses, with solid beds, contains 20,000 excellent plants the picture of vigor and health and a mass of flowers and buds. He is making daily shipments to Jacksonville and other points south, in addition to many locsaJ towns, and also supplies a large local retail trade. Among the Carnation plants here and there are Freesias and' small flowering bulbs, while he is likewise growing some good Asparagus Sprengeri. One Save Money by Buying £> m f^ j^ m ^\ Our Guaranteed ^Aml^r^>%»3 . Fourteen years' experience growing Cannas, and we know how to supply just the right kind of stock, and we sell them at prices way below the other tellows It don t require a patent good luck trade mark to bring you .^ood '"''L'Ly°" ''"y """^ true-to-name stock. Fifty standard varietils at $1 00 to $2.00 per 100, and novelties at $2.00 to $5.00 per 100. EXPRESS PREPAID ON ALL CASH ORDERS. Write for lists and hold your orders until you get our prices, and then compare them with the other fellow's. L. H. READ & CO. Deer Park, Ala. SMJEELUCO. CANNA BULBS JACKSON. MICH. Coditract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO Sweet Corn 100 1000 W. H. BARRETT ADRIAN. MICH. GROWER OF Tomato Seeds From Cbolce, Selected Stocks exaluslvely tor the Wholesale Trade. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Excbaoge Beaute PoYtevini! .'.'.'.'.' 1 1 Crimson Bedder Manha Washington. FTorenclwugSS^^ 2.25 Fancy Miied.. Many other varieties CarefuUy packed: liberal eit res for early orders. 420 The Florists' Exchange button 0 ^tths Special Agents in America : Winter, Son & Co., 64-66 Wall St., New York We sell Sutton's Seeds only. No stock carried. Send for catalogue. Famous English Flower, Vegetable and Grass Seeds TO THE TRADE WARNAAR & CO., SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Growers and Exporters of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Gladioli, Spiraea, Dahlias, etc. NOVELTIES DAHLIAS Pseony- Flowered Dahlias Introductions 1914 CHATENAY. Color similar to the well- known Chatenay tose, blooms held erect on good stiff stalk. Certificate Amsterdam. DUCHESS OF BRUNSWICK. Bright red, blooms eight to nine inches across, the outside of the florets being apricot. Certificates Amsterdam, Haarlem and London. MRS. J. C. VAUGHAN. Lovely bright, yet clear yellow flowers, eight inches across, withincurved irregular florets of the Cactus type, very attractive, good stalk and substance. 1st Class Certificates Amsterdam, Haarlem and London. Extra. Pseony-Decorative Dahlias Introductions 1914 BERCH VAN HEEMSTEDE. Pure Yellow, free flowering. Certificate. LEO XIII. Deep yellow, remarkable form, very attractive. Certificates. Last Year's Introductions AMERICA. Apricot orange. HORTULANUS FIET. feahnon, yel- low center. GREAT BRITAIN. Clear mauve. ZEPPELIN. Lilac. HORTULANUS BUDDE. Oiangered. THE DOVE. Creamy white. SHERLOCK HOLMES. Mauve. VESTA. Pale yeUow. Large stocks on hand for immediate dehvery of GEISHA, BERTHA VON SUTTNER, DR. PEARY, PRIN- CESS JULIANA, HORTULANUS WITTE, ALICE ROOSEVELT, GER- MANIA, DUKE HENRY, QUEEN WILHELMINA, H. J. LOVINK, etc. Askfm GLADIOLI Market varieties and about all the new ones can be suppUed at moderate prices. Please address letters until May 1st, 1914, to WARNAAR & CO., c/o Messrs. J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK CITY, SPIR/EAS Novelty for 1914 SPIRi^A RUBENS. A new pmk one. Offered for the first time. Award of merit 1913. Strong plant. Large flowers. Darkest of all. New Spiraea AMERICA. Fine fohage and elegant lilac rose flowers, a perfect new AVALANCHE. A pure white one, of great merit. QUEEN ALEXANDRA IMPROVED. A deeper and better pmk than the common variety. Extra for cold storage. PHILADELPHIA. Unique color. We make a speciality of Spirasas GLADSTONE, QUEEN ALEX- ANDRA, PEACH BLOSSOM, SUPERBE, BLONDIN, etc., etc. Lavender pink. Send for descriptive catalogues. -TO THE TRADE- HEMtY METTE, Quediinburg, Germany ^""^^^^ (Estahliahed in 1787) GrowerJandJExporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, ELOWER and FARM SEEDS PcM. Racfishes. Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsan^, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias. Gloxic Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. ''HENRY°METrE'S°TRIlSpH OF.THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautifuljn the world, $6.00 per oz., $1.75 per X oz., $1.00 per K oz. Postage paid. Cash Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Cue* of 1000, (16.00 LII^IUM GIGANTEUMS 7/Vlnch, MO per caie. $18.00 $/10-lnch. 215 per caae. $20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE ®. CO.. Inc. HORTICUl,TURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK Write tbem you read this advt. In the Exchange g^ -w » Tfc¥/\¥ Y T C We are the largest grow- |j J[j/%JLIlUi_i U J eta of aU leading varieties. Ask for prices DE RUYTER & HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK, HOLLAND Address: 12 Broadway, New York Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Letden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application ORCHIDS SANDER. l&cTlfR'b and 258 Broadway. Room 721. New York City HOBBIES' SEEDLING ROSES M., R. H. S. $2.50 < rmn rtAKL flowering salmon'pinkT ., R.H.S. Sl.OO each; 12 for SIO.OO; 100 for $60.00. In our Catalogue we describe 6 other Seedling Roses, raised by us, which we are distributing this year for the first time, and all of which are improve- 1 N. R. S. i the end for Catalogue, HOBBIES LIMITED L^eST/SSenVr" DEREHAM. ENGLAND SOUTHERN STATES— Continued bed of A. plumosus is very fine. The second batcb of Carnation cuttings is in sand and tliis will bring the new stock to 50,000. Two houses are filled with Easter Lilies, which, with a lot of good Azaleas and .Sweet Peas are expected to be leaders for Easter, if weather con- tinues cool. The Roses are coining into second crop and 'throwing some fine buds. Mr. Moss ds vice-president of the S. A. F. and O. H. for South Carolina and well qualified for the position. It would well repay some of our northern craftsmen when in this State to visit Mr. Moss and get acquainted with him and his inter- esting establishment. Jas. L. Caebeey. Washington, D. C. Washington has had its first real Win- ter weather — plenty of snow and cold ; the thermometer was down to 8 deg. above. Business on St. Valentine's Day was all that could be expected, and with many stores much better than last year. Bas- kets sold well, also Violets and Sweet Peas. E. C. Mayberry will open the Dupont circle flower store in a few days. L. C. Roby of Purcellyille, Va., was in town, also Sidney Bayersdorfer of Phila- delphia, Pa. ; Mr. Gunthy, the box man, representing Wm. Boas & Co., Philadel- phia ; N. Cutler Ryerson of Newark, N. J., wearing his brightest smiles, who reported business as good; also B. N. Newton, formerly with C. Chislem of Philadelphia, who is now located at Seat Pleasant. Md. He has one house and will build two more and grow general stock for wholesale only. O. A. C. O. General Trade Notes Morris. III. — The Morris Floral Co. has just received the material to build two new houses for Roses. Waterloo. Ia. — ^Claud E. Culley, of the Kemble Greenhouses, was married on Feb. 6 to Mis^ Esther Seerley of Cedar Falls. Ia. They will be at home to their friends after March 15 at their new home on Allen St.. Waterloo. SPETNGFiELn. Iii. — The will of the late David Wirth. for many years a prominent florist with extensive sreen- bouses, was fiJed for probate on Feb. 7. The will provides that at the death of the widow the property shall go to the two daughters, Edna and Clara Wirth. The property is valued at many thou- sands of dollars. Be3,videke, III. — A fire in the boiler room of the greenhouses of Lyon & An- derson caused some alarm on Feb. 6. The wooden ."foists that supported a ce- ment floor oyer the boiler room had caught. It was extinguished before much damage was done, being confined to a small area of the floor. Chillicothe. O. — The double bam of the Louis J. Elsass nursery at Eastern ave. and Seventh st. was destroyed by fire of incendiary origin on ,Tan. 24. The loss was estimated by $1000, with insur- ance of $600. The Florists' Exchange 421 Middle Atlantic States Baltimore, Md. At last we are in the clutches of Wintry weather with the thermometer making for zero. Some of the growers were caught with little coal and a hurry call had to be sent. Gut flower trade holds up nicely, but the pot plant trade has taken a drop. Bulbous stock seems plentiful, with rather a good call for Tulips. Carnations are not in heavy supply. Roses are in good demand but reds are scarce. St. Valentine's Day was a busy oue. Mrs. George Lurresen was the winner of the first prize last Monday night at the Germania mask ball. She represented the Star Spangled Banner. Mr. and Mrs. Lurrssen's store is located at 612 N. Fremont ave. ; Mrs. Lurrssen was the only florist who won a prize. We have three wholesale houses here and are still unable to supply the demand. Ked Roses are a scarce article. Pierce & Co., as usual, had attractive valentine window displays at both stores. John Buschman, representing Hugo Van Graven & Sons, Lisse, Holland, was a visitor last week. Robert L. Graham, Waverly, is cutting a choice lot of bulbous stock to send to his two stores. J. J. Blair, Catonsville, has completed a new frame house for Sweet Peas. His decorative plants are in apple-pie condi- tion. Some time age he nearly lost an entire house of Roses, but these are now very promising. J. J Cummings took advantage of the recent snow to press his sleigh into W. Myers and Aug. Eberhardt were the only two who stood in the market last Saturday with their glass cases, and did a rushing cut flower business. P. Campbell Erdman is cutting some extra fine single Violets with long stems, and these found a ready sale. H. Seidelich, Ingleside ave., did a rush- ing business last week in funeral work and disposed of twenty-eight pieces in a day. The Banquet Committee Robert L. Graham, chairman of the banquet committee is active and from the outlook it will be the best ever at- tempted. Many surprises will be pre- pared. The Hotel Emereon will he put in tip top shape, and nothing left undone. All members of the Florists' Club are urged to attend the next meeting when very important 'business will he under- ' H. J. Quick, Wedge Cliff, is able to be about again. He is one of the old regu- lars at the club, and has been missed by all. J. Dan Blackistone has sold his inter- est to Colin H. Campbell. J. L. T. Scranton, Pa. Notes The last three or four days of ex- treme low temperature and high wind, with the windup of a heavy snowfall makes greenhouse men look to overhead glasg protection. The howling wind and snowflurries put a damper on St. Valen- tine's Day business in nosegays. The florists of the city had to press in addi- tional service in order to get their de- livering done. In a number of cases it was tramp, tramp, all the day. Muir & Co., and Baldwin, had spe- cially fine decorative windows. .J. W. Cannon, who came to Scranton as manager for G. W. Baldwin, and af- terward severed his connection with that house to go in business for himself on Adams ave.. met with quite a serious loss on Wednesday nig/ht by fire in his store losing all his stock both in plants and flowers, which were not insured, as the insurance companies only cover the fixtures. I have not been able to learn whether or not Mr. Cannon expects to contimie in business here. For a young man just starting, it was a pretty hard blow. The portion of Morel Bros.' greenhouses which was destroyed by the cave in is in about the same condition as when be- fore reported, the cave having settled bu,t very little since. Contrary to reports You Know the Quality of Swastika Cannas Note The Latest Prices ■W/E have a full ^ notice, or w \\ hen you need it Why not get the Ca PINK HUNGARIA. 3ii ft. Large pin S LOVELINESS. 3 ft. Bright m MARTHA WASHINGTON. m WAWA. 3 ft. Green foliage. k, ready to ship II book your order for delivery that you know you PRICES 10 100 1000 in depend on — every one of them grown under the ireful eyes of Antoine Wintzer? Look over these lists and VARIEGATED 20.00 40.00 20.00 S HALLEY'S COMET. 3H ft iSGLADIOFLORA. 3M ft. Unusual sliaped flowers, which look like lar"- '^' '' '" BURBANK. 4J^ ft. ~ ' Foliage is golden CONARD. 4 ft. '. '. ■. .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' 2.50 12.'00 dMRS _ _, _ D ROSEA GIGANTEA i VENUS. 4 ft i WABASH. 4 ft. The bronze-leaved Rosea 35 2.50 20.00 S JENNIE WALLS FAHNLINE. 4K ft. "= MAID OF ORLEANS. . iji '' 30.00 100.00 40.00 foliage, witli a narrow WHITE i ALSACE. 4 ft i MONT BLANC, IMP. 3'A ft. Almost pure 3 BUTTERCUP. 3 ft.... I DIRECTOR HOLTZE. oDR. NANSEN. 2J.^ft.. 2.00 15.00 .40 3.00 25.C gS ELDORADO. 3Hft... m KATE F. DEEMER. 4 ft 4.00 25.00 S BRILLIANT. 4 ft 45 3.60 ELIZABETH HOSS. Z'A ft 30 2.00 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 3H ft 35 2.50 ORANGE «iS CALIFORNIA. 4 ft .45 3.50 S EASTERN BEAUTY. 4 ft 35 2.50 S AUSTRIA. 5 ft. Orchid Howering 50 4.00 gj GLADIATOR. 5 ft 45 3.50 COMTE DE BOUCHARD. i illustrated book, n SEEDS for the FLORIST AChTFDQ QUEEN or /%;3 ■ I-iC^ THE MARKET The best extra early variety, large, double flowers, on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20o., Oz. 75o. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS. CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Pettier, Fiske, Rawson Co. ™e seed storf Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS LEONARD^ S^^^jm^o ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Price* Reciprocity — Saw It In the Excbapge AMERICAN SPAWN CO. " - Sr. PAUL. MINN. Rpclpnwlty — Saw It In the Erehnngp RARE OFFER OF HIGH GRADE GLADIOLI olTer my surplu; riy Spring deltvery at the following attractive prices: STORE. First size Our Advertising Columns ^ READ FOR PROFIT USE FOR RESULTS ^ } WHITE and LIGHT MIXTURE. First size . .. .Per 1000 $12.00 10.000 RED MIXTURE. First size Per 1000 10.00 The Light and White and the^Red Mixtures are made up of the Gold Medal and the World's Fair sections of the Groff Hybrids, and ''.re strictly hieh-grade stock. Order early, as these very low prices will certainly move the etock quickly. Growers will find thisjvcry excellent and valuable stock with which to enrich their best mixtures. Write for attractive offers for one year stock to grow on. Address E. A. HIGGINS, GLADIOLUS SPECIALIST, AVOCA, N. Y. Five per cent, off^foitall orders accompanied by cash. 422 The Florists' Exchange |iiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin I MATCHLESS I = Winner of The Fred. Dorner Memorial = g Gold Medal at Cleveland, Jan. 2S, 1914 1 S Also winner at the S. A. F. International Flower = = Show held in New York City, April, 19 13, of the S = American Carnation Society's Gold Medal, awarded = = for the best vase of 100 blooms any variety. Also ~ ss winner of the Gold Medal offered by the Perpetual S = Flower and Carnation Society of England for the best = = vase of 100 blooms of any undisseminated variety. ^ = Orders BooKed Now for Early Delivery = S= ALL STOCK SOLD TO FEBRUARY 1st S PRICE FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS : $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 S DO NOT FAIL to get in your order early for = S MATCHLESS, the NEW COMMERCIAL WHITE S = CARNATION. Superior in size, fragrance and ^ ~ keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and = = continuous bloomer. S = (ORIGINATORS) = I Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. | 1 QUEENS, NEW YORK 1 Hniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiy Princess Dagmar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 A\A/ARDED iviassacnusetts Horticultural Att Boston, November, 1912: SUver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 191»-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, April, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Camar tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety AprU, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show AprU, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company ''C' . in the Eichan; IT WILL PAY YOU TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE NEW CARNATION "GORGEOUS" to advertise YOUR business. « GORGEOUS »» SUver GUt Medal Crystal Palace, London, England November 1913. Watch its record at Florist Qub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO AND SEE IT GROWING PACIFIC STATES. MARTIN © FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS © SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa. PETER FISHER. Ellis, Mass. Price— TO TRADE ONLY ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100. $10.00, 50 @ 100 rate; per 1000, $100.00 No order filled for less than 60 cuttings and no discount frnm above price, irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for deicriptivc circular to either of the above firms, and ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. ^•Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week-^m. Write them yog read this adTt. in the Eicbange Peninsular Seed Co., Port Huron, Mich., and Mr. CMsliolm, of the Braslau Seed Co., San Jose, Cal., were also looking after the interesits o£ their respective firms. The Spring flower stow is beginning to loom up. This show will be held the last day of March and the first day of April. The Seranton Florists' Olub ihas leased the Town Hall, Which has a floor area 80ft. x 120ft, where the first big flower show this end of the State has had for many years, will be held. G. R. Claek. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Strong and healthy Northport and Gloriosa. $30.00 per 1000. White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Victory. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. FLORAL HILL 6ARD[NS (G. F. Neipp, Prop.) CHATHAM, N. J. Write them 5 Roofed Cuitlngs Keep your eye on Laura Weber Will be disseminated 1915. Also place your orders now for Mrs. Ward White Wonder White Perfection Beacon Enchantress Mrs. Mackay and other varieties. A-1 stock at right prices. GUTTMAN © RAYNOR. Inc. 102 W. 28th Street. New York THE AMERICAN CARNATION By C. W. WARD. Send for Sample Paggi PRICE, $3.50 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd., 2 to s ouane street NEW YORK MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES in the general papers, which bad it that they had lost thousands of plants-, the loss has not been so te'rrible. Louis .^lorel has gone to seek the balmy breezes of the South to improve his physical condition. Among the recent trade men w-ho have visited this section was Mr. Goudy, repre- senting the H. F. Michell Co. Mr. Goudy always spends some days in this vicinity. A. R. Jones, representative of tlie S. S. Pennoek-Meehan Co., and J. T. Cobely, one of the partners of the Scran- ton Florists' Supply^ Co., who has just returned from a trip out through the States and reports the largest sales tor the month of January that this firm has ever had. Wm. MacDonald of Moosic. made a call on the trade last week, and I. G. Marvin, of Wilkes-Barre, gaive Seranton a flying call. He says this cold weather is eating into his coal sup- ply to the extent of nearly thirty tons per day. Several Holland bulb men are making their annual tour of the city. B. B. Brocherten, a representative of the Lancaster, Pa. Business the past week was brisk, in fact it was the best St. Valentine's Day in the history of the florists in this sec- tion. There was a sufiicient supply of cut flowers in every variety and a num- ber of blooming plants which helped out to good advantage. Plant baskets made up in attractive combinations were ready sellers, also baskets and boxes of Spring flowers. Every shop made an effort to push the valentine business by advertis- ing in the local newspapers, and window displays made a good impression and re- minded the public of the occasion. And when the rush came it made one think of Easter. On Friday, the thirteenth, at 1.30 p.m., the snowflakes put in an appearance, and believe me, they stuck with enough to tie up the trolley upset the steam car schedules, wliidi made it very bad for the delivery of packages. Owing to the high snowdrifts on the country roads, the express cars were unable to run and messengers had to make these deliveries. However, we managed to get evei-ytMng out in good Visitors : B. F. Gane, of the Williams- port Floral Co.. Willdamsport, Pa. ; G. H. Wood, of the Rutland Fire Clay aSI Hammonton, N. J. ■W%ile riding in an auto from Berlin on Saturday afternoon last L. K. Pea- cock of that address and Hugo Kind of Hammonton were shaken up and in- jured when Mr. Peacock lost control of The Florists' Exchange 423 There is no denying the fact that the expert judges knew what they were doing when they awarded THE SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE THE SILVER CUP and THE BRONZE MEDAL to the PHILADELPHIA PINK CARNATION AT THE RECENT CARNATION SHOW IN CLEVELAND I ^2 |UT it is not on the strength of the laurels won that we call your attention to our truly meritorious variety. If you I D I are looking for the best clear pink Carnation that was ever introduced; if you want a Carnation that will yield lakg^^ you quantities of perfect blooms throughout the season, do not hesitate for a moment to invest in the Philadel- twwrl phia Pink Carnation. It is an ideal variety in every respect — the most attractive color, perfect calyx, long, stiff stems; prolific and continuous grower. But, much as we should like to convince you of the true merits of the Philadelphia Pink Carnation, we well realize that seeing is believing. We, therefore, advise every grower, large or small, to come to Detroit and see for himself 30,000 absolutely perfect plants in all stages of growth. Quite a number of the most prominent growers in the United States visited Detroit and, after seeing the Philadelphia Pink Carnation, expressed their unqualified opinion that it is the best commercial Carnation in sight today. On his way home from the Cleveland Show, a member of the largest cut flower establishment in the world saw the Philadelphia Pink Carnation and unhesitatingly placed an order for a large quantity. A Boston grower, well known throughout New England, who visited Mt. Clemens at the same time, declared that the Philadelphia Pink Carnation was the most ideal variety he had ever seen. _ - In faraway England it is' doing extremely well, and at a recent exhibition in London it was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, an honor won by few American varieties. And so, " lest you forget, we say it yet " — invest in the Philadelphia Pink Carnation if you are looking for both a fancy variety and a money-maker. Place your order now. All orders booked for late February delivery. Strong, healthy rooted cuttings. PRICES: $12.00 per hundred, $100.00 per thousand SC d^TT^ITT ^WV /^ ^i^ 1218 Betz Building • a. OlVlJJILI>dl\l Cgi l^VJ., Philadelphia, Pa. MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES— the car and it ran into a tree. Mr. Peacock's daughter Dorothy, also in the car, escaped injury. Geo. W. Bassett is malcing extensive alterations to Ills bulb cellar. Syracuse, N. Y, Severe Frost The weel! ending Feb. 14, wiU long be remembered by the florists and coal men, but with very opposite feel- ings, for U is safe to say it is many years since these parties bad a like ex- perience. Twenty to twenty-eight de- jgrees i>elow zero were recorded every day, even at midday. Ten below was the ' average. Of course, indoor temperatures in glass houses were shattered, and if the frost was kept out, all felt very fortunate. It is feared much damage bas been done to hardy plants and shrubs, as the nd was bare, and the frost has gone down to a considerable depth ; so much so that at the cemeteries it is feared no more graves can be dug. The call for funeral work continues very heavy; pot bulb stuff has moved off fairly wiedl. Yellow Tulips, Dafliodils and Narcissi are selling best. Florists in places where the suffragists are active will do well to increase their •orders for 'yellow flowered buEbs fior next year when the election takes place in this State. Plans are already being made for large functions through the Winter months, and the call for flowers will be very large. St. Valentine's Da^ bere was not of much avail to the florists, as 'few flowers were sent. Syracuse Rose Society At the annual meeting of the Syracuse Rose Society, Wallace R. Pier- ing address on "'What Americans Have Done for the Rose." Mr. Pierson brought Witt him a magnificent collec- tion of Roses, the finest ever seen at any of the meetings. The election of officers resulted in the choice of all the old officers, witb the exception of Sec- retary Erl Bates, who resigned. G. C. Jones, 504 Almond St., was elected in his stead'. Miss Dorothy Pfvkins, d;m^lil.T of G. W. Perkins, head of the Jackson &■ Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., after whom the beautiful Wichuraiana Rose is named, is a student at Syracuse Univer- sity. One of our local papers has just discovered tbe fact and has devoted a column of very interesting facts concern- ing the young lady, as well as publish- ing her photograph. The State Fair Commissioners here decided to keep the Fair open only six days instead of two weeks, as was pro- posed some time since. No damage was sustained by tie flo- rists here by tbe severe earthquake shock htst week. The walls of one large school house were so badly cracked that the children were taken out immediately. H. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. From all reports, trade has been as good as in otter years at this season. Social affairs are not at their height though the ending of tbe month should keep the merchatits busy. There has been enough of everything except Roses, which continue to 'he on tbe short side. The supply of Tulips, Daffodils, and other bulbous stock is becoming more plentiful each day and prices have low- ei'ed to some extent. Carnations are plentiful enough, and there are a nice lot of Sweet Peas, Valley, Gardenias, Lilies, and other stock, as no shortage exists in these lines. A few weddings have been noticeable and wbite Roses have had their usual demand. Things are running on evenly, and on St. 'Valen- tine's Day a little extra business was liad in Violets and Spring flowers. E. C. B. Bulbs at Hampton Court The number of bulbs which have been planted this season in the Royal Gardens at Hampton Court Palace, near London, exceed a million, the weight bdng be- tween two and three tons. There are 140 beds, with an average of about 3000 bulbs to a bed; while the great 10ft. border, which extends from the river to the Hampton Court Road, takes more than the whole of the beds. CARNATION CUTTINGS WHITE WONDER » ENCHANTRESS WHITE PERFECTION WHITE ENCHANTRESS BEACON MRS. C. W. WARD tS.OO per 100, S2S.00 per 1000. NORTHPORT. Leader in dark pink class. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. HERALD. Leader in scarlet class. J6.00 per 100. S50.00 per 1000. Send for prices on 'MUM Cuttlnfta. All leading commercial varieties! JAMES D. COCKCROFT, Northport, L I., N. Y. PINK SUPREME The Carnation for Money Production Early, free, persistent, non-bursting; makes ideal plants in field, lifts easily. Color: light-shell pink, does not fade in hot weather. Tested thoroughly by five competent growers and easily outblooms all others of its color. Awarded Report of Merit at Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston 1913. First prize at show of Boston Co-operative Flower Market, April 1913. In heavy demand at every high dass store in Boston. Rooted Cuttings now ready, $10.00 per lOD; $100.00 per 1000. J. H. LEACH, North Easton, Mass., or J. M. COHEN, «%°°,S.-srs=,;^r" Boston, Mass. Give crpdit wTiere credit la due — Mention Exchnnge WHITE WONDER CUTTINGS Now and later delivery. 33.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. WHITE BROS., Medina, N.Y. will help all aronnd It yon mention the Eichaage SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1908 "* 2000 for $1.00 postpaid I. L. PILLSBURT GALESBURC, ILL. all aronnd it yon mention the Exchange Carnation Cuttingsioo 2.50 $20.00 2.75 22.50 6.001 Rosette 2.75 25 ( Yellow Prince 8.00 OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, OUIDNICK, R. J. H. Gushing, Prop. P. O., Anthony, R. I. CARNATIONS r.MftNERfiMNSCt. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA Will help all aronnd If yon mention the 424 The Florists' Exchange PEERLESS PINK The New Carnation That Stands First in the Hearts of Conservative Carnation Growers The Best Dark Pink Can beca jy varieties. PEERLESS more than doubles Cross between Alvina and Beacon. Color. — Brilliant rosy pink, afterglow shade he edge with age. Always bright and cheery Stem. — Medium thin, wiry, holding the flowe Calyx. — Strong, long, Form.— Large 3 gracefully, bursting, full flowers, nicely fringed, standing ( flower off to good advantage. Scarlet. The only variety Habit. — The plants have the ideal upright growth producing very little grass. Breaks from the base of the plant, each shoot malcing a rapid growth, producing flowers in a remarkably short time. One of the best keepers and shippers. We ship it to all parts of the country with good success. No other variety can equal PEERLESS PINK in productiveness. 7 blooms per plant from Sept. 1 to Jan. 1. 2000 plants produced 14.092 blooms. All cuttings guaranteed. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Special discounts on large quantities. /in first prize for three THR HFDAI W\ scarlet, i ne only - _ I OL. OI.KMI-LF variety introduced last year that was shown at the Cleveland Show The earliest and best scarlet the year around. Rooted Cuttings, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. AT.pyfer, wgr. 30 E. Randolph St.,Chicago, III. CARNATION CUHINGS For Immediate Delivery 100 1000 COMMODORE $6.00 $50.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3.00 25.00 BEACON 3.0O 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Blicbange —ii — iy—i} SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES "THE LOOP!; THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Wrtte for Price List C THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Manufacturers ol Self-tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (PATENTED) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOUZF BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, BROOKLYN, N. Y. $50.00 per 1000 February delivery Write them you r I fldvt. In the Exchon 500,000 CARNATIONS Xaad far suncrioi « fiUed wtthth, vhole plant to the produ* :tiag3_oiJy. Experience . 3 cuttings taken from flowering plai : tbat orders placed with Mc C. W. Ward. 100 1000 I 100 im Lightpink S3.00 $26.00 Dorothy Gordon. Pink t3.00 »25. Pure white 3.00 25.00 | Vlctory_^ Scarlet 25.00 White Wonder.. 3.00 25.00 I Rosette. Dark pink 4.00 35.00 lunt when cash accompanies order. Orders illed in strict rotation Qeneva, N. V. We Speciadize in Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Poinsettias Let us quote you on Rooted Carnation Cuttings, or two-inch Geranium plants Baur & Steinkamp Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Will help all around It yon mention the Exchange ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings GROWN COLD Smith's Advance, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Golden Glow, Dr. Enguebard, Bonnaffon, S2.00 pet 100. $17.60 per 1000. LYNN. MASS. ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Selected Stock. Ready March 1 to July Reasonable prices. Varieties advertised in March. I have Arthur Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. BeUp-To-Date BROTHER! If you are growing the newest and best in Roses, Carnations OR Chrysanthemums your plants, as well as the flowers, are always worth money MIY NOVELTIES in the above mentioned specialties will put you years ahead of your competitors Send Jot out [UtislToted List CHARLES H.TOTTY, Madison, N.J. MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Albany, N. Y. Notes Our florists had a very good ru on decorations last week. The Shr: ball and the annual dinner of the C( republican organization and the legisla ture's tribute to Samuel J. Tilden, gay occasion for many decorations. Business on Saturday was slow, storm direct from Texas struck our eit on Friday night and left from 2ft. 3ft. of snow, which made traflic impossi ble so that nearly all our larger depart ment stores and factories closed at noon Florists had also to shut down on orders as they had no way of delivering them ■Reports are coming in from loca growers near this city that some of then were compelled to prop up their green houses as a number had caved in. H. C. Eyres, North Pearl St., report St. Valentine's Day a failure, owing ti the Storm. A number of dinner decora tions were postponed, as it was impossibli to get any conveyance to get to the hotel or halls. The Rosery, Steuben St., had a ver; fine display of fancy baskets, bouquets and plants made up in all sorts of th( latest designs for St. Valentine's Day The staff had a rush on funeral work and had to put on all the extra help the;' could procure to deliver their orders. F. A. Danker, Maiden lane, sent oi a special notice to each of his mai customers to remind them of the 14tli' and his results well repaid him. was compelled to shut down on all 'phone orders by noon. The Cut Flower Exchange was busy, but had some delay in shipping as the railroads were unable to deliv on time. The Broadway Florists report a gooc run on valentine novelties and cut flow ers. Holmes Bros., Steuben St., have a vit; fine display of Hyacinths and Tulips ii .pots, grown by them at their greenhouses They had quite a rush for them as lal John J. Berberick, Second ave., liad i very fine display of valentine novi'Uie: which sold well. The regular meeting of the Florists Club was held at the Cut Flower lis change. Three applications were haudec in for membership, and will be acted upoi at the next regular meeting in llareh James H. Snyder thanked the club foi the design sent to Rhinebeck for thL- fu neral of his late father. On the motioi of Patrick Hyde, which was carried, tlii club hereafter will only send designs ir case of a death of a member's wife father, mother, or child. About twentj members were present. The next rcgulai meeting of the club will be held March 5. A full attendance is reques to discuss questions relative to the 1'^ ■ter trade. Fred Goldring, Slingerland, N. Y., ports that he had snow drifts lOfl. 12ft. high, and one of his houses ea in, but he did not have a very heavy h Rochester, N. Y. Notes Taking into consideration th serious drawbacks we have had durin, the past week occasioned by the intens cold weather, trade has heen generallj good, although hampered by incon shipments arriving late, and in s cases badly frozen, causing custoi: considerable annoyance by not recei^ Forlunately a good supply of funeral work has been going round, which has called for a large quantity of material, otherwise business would have been rather poor, as the weather was alto- gether too cold for the general public to lie on the streets unless it was an abso- lute necessity. St. Valentine's Daj again demonstrated that this is to be one of the flower days for the florist, providing, of course, due attention be paid to advertising tlie fact in the daily press. Violets seemed to be the Ifading flower in demand this year. Ked and dark pink Cai-nations were also much sought, but due to ihe cold weather, the supply of Carnaitions fell off consider- ably, and there were not enough to go round of the colored sorts, and too many wliite ; the latter have been overabundant February 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 425 IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, ! credit where credit Is due — Mention Eschange Ready for immediate shipment BROOKLYN, N. Y. ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- jlrobiums, Oncidiums, Cyprlpedlums, JDtc, at their season. j Quality second to none. Prices right. jftompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE iDrchidGrower FALL RIVER, MASS. 'will help all aroond tf yea mention the Eichange ORCHIDS We ^ow and eell Orchids exclusively. ' Wc have them in all stages of development from ithe dormant imported plants to those in fibeath land spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. ! WrItP them yon rend tbia advt. In the Eschange Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. iORCHIDS Orders taten now to insure early delivery in Spring. 1914, for tbe best commercial Orchids. Semi-established CATTLEYAS ready for im- mediate delivery. Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 _per 1000. HELIOTROPE. In 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100, S18.00 per 1000. AH dark. FEVERFEW, Little Gem. 2Ji-in., S2.00 per 100. i ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 2K-in., $2.00 per 100. , 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash to accompany order. 154 Tan V COLEUS SNAPDRAGONS. Sepai ready March 15th. Gi ■ ■ $2.00 per 100. ' $2.'5o''an/s^' :h 1st, pot plants. 8. Ready now. $25.00 per 1000. SprenSeri. Ready now, $15.00 per 1000. Lancaster, Pa. ! — Mention Exchange ROOTED CUTTINGS PRINCE D'ARENBERG Free grower, strong neck, flowers averaging 40 petals ™ ^ to sleep in Winter or turn biue. 76c. each, $6.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL, MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER, SUNBI ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Richmond's 22 with which it is identical in color and profusion of bloom. Does e TO per I BURST, $12.00 per 100. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK, from c IRIS IRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, $16.00 per 100. MADAME CHERAU, MADONNA, tlOM HELEN TAFT, POCOHONTAS, $6.00 t GLORIOSA, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per _ . WONDER, WHITE PERFECTION, WHITE ENCHANTRESS, BEACON and ENCHAN- TRESS, KM per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 10« discount for ail orders accompanied by cash and received before February 1st. \A/ASHINOTON FLORISTS' CO., '^TrL'""'' Alexandria, Va. Daffodils and other bulbous" material were left over, there being but little demand. Sweet Peas sold fairly well, that is, first class stock. There are a good many coming in which are not marketable, due to the fact tbat the stems are too short to be of any use. American Beauties are extremely scarce, and what few do come in s&ll readily if the quality is good. Asparagus plumo- sus is very scarce indeed, and it is a hard matter to keep a supply sufficient to fill the many demands for it. The regular monthly meeting of fhe Florists' Olub was held on Monday, Feb. 9, President John Dunbar presid- ing. Owing to the extreme cold which necessitated many of the members stay- ing at home to take care of their estab- lishments, the attendance wag not large, which was unfortunate. O. E. Wigg read a paper on "Kew Gardens," prepared in a very able manner, describing in detail the various departments of tWs great institution. Mr. Wigg having been em- ployed at Kew for several years, was par- ticularly well informed on the subject. It was a disappointment to many of the Rochester florists at not being able to be in attendance at the meeting of the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs held at Ithaca last week. H. B. Steingeb. Farmers' Week in Vermont Farmers' Week at the University of Vermont at Burlington, will begin on Monday, Feb. 23 and close on Friday, Feb. 27. This is its sixth annual session. The program is interesting, and consists of addresses and demonstrations in large numbers along the lines of dairying, poul- try husbandry, animal and plant diseases, soil management, farm management, crops, forestry, horticulture, etc. For programs address J. L. Hills, Morrill Hall, Burlington, Vt. Spraying Hardy Fruit Trees February or March is the best period for cleansing hardy fruit trees of dead bark and for destroying moss, mussel scale, Currant and Gooseberry scale, moths and other insect pests. You may use for this either the caustic soda wash or a lime-salt wash, whichever suits your purpose the beet. In effect they are about equal ; the caustic soda wash is made by dissolving 2^ lbs. of caustic soda (90 per cent, purity) into 10 gal- lons of soft water. The lime salt wash is made as follows : Obtain 20 lbs. of the best white lime, 2 lbs. salt and 8 gal- lons water. Slake the lime in 2 gallons of water, then pass it through a very fine sieve or strainer, and mix it with the water, the salt should then be added. SNAPDRAGON. Giant y iNUtt, Strong, ^m. pota i ROSE GERANIUMS. New England Nurserymen's Ass'n The second annual convention of this society will meet at Hotel Bond, Hart- ford, Conn., Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 24 and 25 next. A number of in- teresting papers have been prepared for the occasion, and all who can attend will undoubtedly receive great benefit there- from. Election of oflicers of the society is scheduled to take place on Wednesday morning, 9.30 a. m. Young Grafted Rose Plants Per 100 MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER, 2}4-m. pots '. $12.00 CECILE BRUNNER. 2}^-in. pots 12.00 CECILE BRUNNER. Own roots. $60.00 per 1000 8.00 RHEA REID. Grafted 10.00 PINK AND WHITE KILLARNEY. Grafted 10.00 BULGARIA. Grafted 10-00 RICHMOND. Grafted 10-00 Our plants are all grafted on selected English Manetti and arc first-class in Ready for delivery March 15th. every way. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office: 131 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. 0 0000 Invested now in ROSES $d* d* ^ ^ *P «P «P «K At Easter Time ready for 3- and Write today to * 1000 WeUb LntL IMnk 1 " Ouldnlck, R. I. P. 6., Aithony, R. I. Givecredit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Best Equipment in United States win help «11 aronnd If ron ng Seasonable Stock ACHYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings.SQ.yS ANTIRRHINUM. Rooted Cuttings, Buxton's and Ramsburg's strams 1.75 COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings 75 CANNAS. A. Bouvier, Pres. McKlnley 2.00 Henderson, L. Patsy 2.00 J. D. Eisele, Prea. Meyer and LouUe 3.60 Express, Duke of York, King Humbert 5.00 D. Harum, Mad. Crozy 2.25 CYCLAMEN. In bud and bloom, 4-in 20.00 CINERARIAS. In bud and bloom, 5-;n 20.00 FERNS. PiersonI and Whitman!, 40.00 GENISTA. 4-in 15.00 6-in 35.00 PETUNIAS, Double. Purple and white variegated. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 2K-in 3.00 25.00 SALVIA 1.00 8.00 VINCAS. 3H-in 6.00 40.00 ThePeckhamfloralCo.FaM.ave",te. will help all aroond If yoa mention the Exchange 426 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, R-OSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. S7 Years >A^rita for our NVholesale 1.1st lOOO Aores W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deoldnens TreM, Shrubs, Rosea, Tines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, Asparagus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, X^rC Robbinsviile, N.J. Nortiiern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonalle. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abington. Mass. MANETTI STOCKS %tr 3-5 m/m, $8.50 per I000::5000 for $40.00 JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES EVERGREENS W. B. WHITTIER © CO. FINE STOCK of RHODODENDRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDAS rRAMINGHAM, MASS. Otto tieinecken Horticultural^'Agency Sole AmericaD Representative of: J. Heins Sons, Halstenbek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stocli, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Neubert, Wandsbek (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Eeilholz, Quedlinbur^ (Germany) High Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (Holland) Wholesale Bulb Grower, Specialty Hyacinths Alio HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, e ^w PflEONIES GILBERT H.WIILB P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEW HEIGHTS, N. J. Just Received From our Holland Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE due — Mention Escbapge Ampelopsis Veitchii Per 100 18-inch, well rooted stock $2.50 10 to 18-inch, well rooted stock 2.00 California Privet Per 100 . .$3.00 .. 6.00 2 to 3 feet, extra fine 3 to 4 feet, big bunches. . JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightsfown, N. J. will help ell aroand If 70Q mention the Qxchange Moon's Nurseries— A Place That It Is Profitable For You To Buy From WITH Nursery Stock vitally depends upon th for each order is freshly dug, fo carry none of it in storage cellar; that the Evergreens have long bee: You Florists know specialty of ours, but th The margin of profit between Wholesale and Retail prices is suffi- cient to make it profitable for Florists to go after orders for Nursery Stock Catalog describing all this will be mailed upon request. To fied Florists in good standing Wholesale Price List will be :d. Let us have your lists i Vii 'CHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boskoop, Holland ■ V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, Hiirs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTim Y Complete assortment in large and small sizes Price List now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co., IdcduiSSee^'ill. ETerftreen Speclallats Largest Growers In * February 21, 1914. The Florists^ Exchange 427 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President. J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.; vice- president, Henbv B. Chase, Cliase, Ala.; secretary, John Hall, Rochester, N. Y.; treasurer, Peter YouNGERs, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- tion will be held in Cleveland, O., June 24 to 26, 1914. 3 Retinispora filifera aurea (^Subject of tins week's illustration) Because of its peculiar liabit of growtli, which is of a drooping globe shape, Retinispora fllifera aurea is in favor with those in need of ornamental evergreens for lawn planting. It is not of a nature to make a single leader and so advance in height quickly, but forms a natural shape as sftown in the plant photographed, which is about 4,ft. high and as manj «ide, ind is one th it is greatly admired. It has golden tinted t h _ ^hi h therefore gives it quite a difterent ^ appearance from the green torm, though both are alike in the chaiacter of their growth. It is well understood that-the great- er number of the Retinisporas in cul tivation are but juvenile forms of one or two species which have more or h s of permanent character, and R lih fera is supposed to be one of thciii s far it has not been observed to dLsii to change its character. But sudi i desire is often manifested in othi i s frequently in R. squarrosa which will often cease its primordial growth iiid develop true R. pisifera foliage, •.how ing that from this species it sprang R. iilifera aurea is a particulaih pleasing variety on account of its golden tipped foliage. It requires good soil and care to ha\e it at its best ; it will not please one when grown in poor, or in too dry a soil GraltedMag. :^!;r"\'„'^^"T noha glauca Magnolia gl ,u. , thrive on high ground, it is only wlun set in low positions that it flourislii best. It is a true low ground shiul or small tree, and succeeds best iii swampy ground. In fact, where m ( i flows occur it is no objection proMilnl the water finds a way out, even it buL slowly. Those who have seen it in its wild state in wet ground know of the luxuriance of its foliage and fine dis- play of its sweet scented, white flow- advocates letting the shrubs grow as they will, and men- tions a Spiraea Van Houttei planted by himself some ten Sophora years ago which has never been pruned, and which is Japonica so beautiful when in flower every Spring as to be the still hold it< wonder and delight of all who see it. Well, that many shrubs are spoiled for flowering by Winter pruning is familiar to nearly every one ; cer- tainly to all good gardeners. The mistake is that they the same time, namely, Kcelreuteria paniculataT which prune away the shoots that would have given them flow- also bears yellow flowers in large panicles. Both are ers. All Spring and early Summer flowering shrubs Japanese trees. I ' nl Ih.it which has been cut away; it is only the late The Sophora Japonica is practically alone in repre- '" senting hardy species of this genus, So beautiful it is when in flower that even if many other trees were in bloom at the same time as it, Sophora Japonica would ! own place among the most esteemed of all. The flowers are of the leguminous order, yellow in color, coming in great clusters in the early days of July. But ne other tree of note comes to mind as flowering about though ailed is not un- known in cultivation. Its flowers are ics-, showy than those of Japonica I Ml. ol a violet purple color. \iiiscrymen say the Sophora is one nl the slowest growing trees they ha\e, making so little annual growth that its attaining to a selling size takes double the number of years of ordinary trees. While this may be so there is no question of the beauty and desirability of the tree when it reaches the flowering stage. It is then handsome, even when not in flower, both its young branches and its foliage being of a pleasing green. This color enhances its display of yellmv flowers in early Summer. There is a weeping form of this Sophoia which is an oddity in its way ot growth. When young it is not unlike many other weeping trees m foiming lengthy snoots, a habit it casts aside It gets Retinispora When under cultivation on drier ground the growth is not as vigorous as it might be. This is overcome to a great degree by^ grafting it, in strong growing species. Magnolia acuminata is mostly used as a stock because of its great vigor, but it has not the roots that tripetala has. Hence the latter is to be preferred, its greater number of roots giving more assurance of its living when transplanted, than acumi- nata does. When so grafted, glauca becomes a small tree, quite different from what it appears when on its own roots, and giving satisfaction even when on ele- vated ground. Potted stocks give the most satisfaction, the grafting being done in early Spring, the plants being under cover until the union is complete. Scale on Euonymus Summer and Autumn bloomers that are benefited by close pruning. Even these would flower without cutting back, but the blooms would be smaller than those that follow close pruning. When the branches are too close together nature prunes them by the older ones dying out, just as the lower branches of a Norway Maple or other shade tree die out as the upper ones shade them too much. There will always be those who deprecate pruning of all kinds, contending that a tree in its natural shape is best, but that trees, and shrubs too, can be helped attaining a pleasing form and a production of flowers of Pennsylvania, think of the" territory by pruning is beyond dispute. Good gardeners can, and ■■•'-■-'- '^'■- -' ' '-^ ■■ • • do, transplant trees and shrubs with no pruning what- Complaints are occasionally stiU heard of "''"''' ''"* 'T'"'" T''^ ^""^ *^ "^^ ""'''"' .*•"; direction of ord the presence of scale on the Euonyn chiefly, but not altogether on the evergreen sorts. With the almost universal use ofsprays for the kill- ing of insects, there need be no toleration of such pests, nor are we so much pestered by them as we were. This scale is so usual on the Euonymus that is has the common name of Euonymus scale. It attacks this shrub so viciously that when undisturbed it soon completely covers the shoots. The shrub is so tenacious of life that even with the scale sucking out its sap, it makes a brave fight, and only succumbs after some years of struggling. As this and all scale is easily destroyed by coating them with any oily substance, it seems a reflection on anyone who knowingly permits his bush to harbor them. Whale oil soap will answer, kerosene emulsion as well, besides mixtures advertised by all dealers in such things. De- ciduous varieties, when infested, can be cleaned by soaking a rag in kerosene, fresh from the can, and rub- bing it up and down the length of the stem. It is not so easily done with the evergreen kinds, but it can be, with care to keep away the kerosene from the foliage. Two applications, one in the Winter, another in early Spring, makes more sure. nary planters the one who pr older and produces, instead, growth of a grotesque character, forming curves m all directions, while mak- ing httle advance in height. Speci- mens ot this weeper may be seen with trunks of over a foot in diam- eter, while the height may be no more than 10ft. Were it the common form instead of the weeping, a trunk of this caliber would represent a tree 30ft. to 40ft. in height The Weeping Beech usually makes gro- tesque growths, but nothing to equal the Weeping Sophora. Euonymus Japoni- ^'"'^ broad-leaved evergreen Euony- cus aureus ""^ Japonieus is a favorite where it is hardy, and even where it is not it is a favorite tub plant with many. Among the various varieties of it the golden leaved forms find a ready sale, in fact in European countries it is one of the commonest evergreens found in the back gardens of the cities, accounting for the many plants florists grow for their sales. There is a wide field open for the sale of this plant here. As it is hardv in the warmer portions uth of it which the shrub would thrive! In the golden leaved varieties there are two, both having golden margins to their bright green leaves, but best -success. It compensates for loss of roots and other unfavorable conditions diflicult to avoid in the majority of cases, especially those of purchased stock. Magnolia ^^ '^ ^^^"^ "^*' Magnolia fuscata is not fus^fa. ^i^rdy with us, not enduring much freez- :„„ j,y^ ^fjgj. getting farther South, likely to have the one has larger leaves than the other, and this wider margin of yellow. As it appears when planted on a lawn, its yellow color gives it an uncommon appear- ance among shrubs, and its being evergreen is, of course, a great attraction. Florists who have thrifty plants of it to offer find a ady sale for them, as they are serviceable either as the Winters are moderate, the freezings it meets' P°* Plants or for planting outdoors. And when in their A New York friend writes us that in his experience there is far too much pruning of trees and shrubs going on. He refers are annii Too Much Pruning particularly to that of shrubs which, he ally deprived of their wood by Winter pruning. He name, fuscata, weathered well. But as a greenhouse plant North, it is desirably popular because of the delicious fragrance of its flowers. It is small at best, and when grown in pots it flowers when quite small. Its blooms are yellowish white, with a maroon edging, and appear in great profusion in Spring when its new growth is being made. Its fragrance reminds one of the Banana, but it is so powerful that a single flower wiU be sufficient to fill the air with odor for manv feet away. Just how far North it might be expected to' survive the Winter we cannot say. It is a Chinese species, and, doubtless, would endure many degrees of frost, as from the northern part of China are some plants that zero does not affect. It is hardy in Georgia, and is probably so as far North as the southern part of -Virginia. Our nur- serymen and florists who look to supply southern trade, should take up the propagation of this Magnolia, for it IS one of the most prized plants of the South. A pecu- liarity of this shrub is the brown tomentum which covers II its parts excepting its mature leaves. Its specific As a seashore plant this Euonymus is most desirable. It does not object to the soil it finds there, and the salt air is evidently disliked by the scale which sometimes attacks it in inland situations, for the plants along the shore appear free of it. It is further in favor of sea- shore planting that it has the aid of the ocean in tem- pering the cold, enabUng it to resist the low tempera- ture it would meet in the same latitude farther in- land. The white margined leaves of the variety known as albo-margmatus is also a great favorite, and can often be used to advantage with the golden ones in planting relates to this. The earth will soon be recovering from it» Winter s rest. Are you ready, Mr. Nurseryman, to take advantage of the coming Spring demand for trees, shrubs and plants generaUy? Surely, that demand will soon be here, and it is going to be a brisk one! 428 The Florists' Exchange Trade List Plants from 214-m. pots. $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, Rose GERANIUMS, " GERANIUMS, FICUS repens. Variegated VINCAS. 100. Plants from 3-m. pots, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, LEMON VERBENAS, PASSION VINE, Hardy EngUsh IVY, PAR- LOR IVY, SMBLAX. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA. New French varieties, bushy plants, 12 varieties. $3.00. IVY, Hardy English. 4-iD. pots, strong plants, $1.00 per do2. DAISIES. White and YeUow. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, 10c. each. DRAC/£NA Indlvisa. 4-in. pots, $1.00 per doz. CLEMATIS Panlculata SeedUngs. 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS— From soU, $1.00 per 100. HELIOTROPES, dark blue; FUCHSIAS, 4 varieties; SALVIA Bonfire; CUPHEAS; AGER- ATUM; Parlor IVY: Hardy EngUsh IVY; nth and Westmoreland Sts. C. EISELE, "' PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange A FEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= 5-m„ $26.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2!4-m.. $5.00 per ICO. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevlne, Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner; 2-in., $2.00 $6.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-in, 2c. each; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Write tbem you read this adyt. In the Exchange Rooted Cuttings FUCHSIAS. Fmest double, dwarf habit, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 7Sc. per 100. $8.00 per lOOO. SALVIA, Bonfire. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Zurich. Absolutely true to name. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. AGERATUMS. Stella Gurney and Little Blue Star. 60c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS. Dreer'8 Superb Double Fringed. The best selected large-flowering doubles, finely fringed, mixed colors, $1.00 per 100, $9 00 pel Cash .with order, please. J. P. CANNATA MT. FREEDOM, N. J. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in eveiy way, 3-mch pots, Sfi.OO per 100, $46X0 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J.GHINNICKJRENTON,N.J. Reelproclty — Sav \ the BlTchaoge ENGLISH IVY PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. Ammran JrmtB The Nursery Trade Journal Commercial Ho^ii 1 ,« will, „„iaue and ex issue a sHecial number tion. The Pr actio •s Newspaper. al Horticul- Sl.SU a ,ear; Can ada. for eisn, SIM. Af 1ER ICAN FRUITS PUBLISHING CO., Inc. Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 4-m., heavy, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. 5-m., $4.50 per doz. BEGONIA Gracilis Luminosa. Bright red, and Prima Donna, bright pink, heavy, 2M-m. stock, in bud at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CANNA. (New Pink Canna,) Hungaria. A dazzling pink, of the shade of Paul Neyron Rose; large heads, clean growth, and altogether a grand Canna, two and three eye divisions, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. CANNAS. General collection, fresh stock, divided the day order is received, superior to stock that has been cut up and boxed for weeks, two and three eyed divisions. A few leaders as follows : Crimson Redder, Souv. de Antoine Crozy, Pillar of Fire, Flamingo, Venus, Richard Wallace, $2.50 per 100; $20.00. per 1000. ENGLISH rVY. 4-m. pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; 3-in. pot plants, 2 to 2J^ ft. high, $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. Strong 4-in. pot plants, $8.00 per 100. PELARGONIUM, Mrs. Layal. (True Pansy.) $5.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., "^^^h^^J"^^ Wa n'TO ir» A Prt^ififtr* "> quote prices on epedmen Ever. © Bire in a rO&lllUIl greens that will be decidedly attractive to anyone who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergreens, send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West Farms Road, N. Y. City HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such aa HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland S-^c WEEKS WORK By FRITZ BAHR Candytuft A Good Spring Crop If you have the room to spare, you might consider making a sowing of Candytuit at this time. Every retailer can handle to advantage well grown spikes of Candytuft of such varieties as Snowflake or Giant Hyacinth-flowered White. What you grow out of doors is not to be compared with indoor grown stock. By proper culture, wMeh means letting the plants have plenty of ro9m and using a good soil, flower spikes with heads 5in. to 6in. long and Sin. in diam- eter can be had of the latter sort, but if smaller ones will answer your purpose as well, or better, sow out now into rows 15in. apart, thinning the plants out later on, so as to allow 6in. of space between them in the rows. If you are short of room for several weeks to come sow seed of Candytuft into 2y2in. pots, thin the seedlings out later on to about three to a pot, and plant out into a bench as soon as convenient. Maurandias and Thunbergias Of the smaller trailing plants tbe flo- rist makes use of dnring the bedding sea- son for the filling of hanging baskets, vases, and small window boxes the best knovra and mostly made use of ar« the trailing Lobelias, Manrandia and Thun- bergia. All of them are beautiful when well grown, and should be found at every retail grower's establishment. The Lo- belias, if grown from seed, should be well under way by this time, for it re- quires more than three months to grow them into heavy specimens. The Mau- randia and Thunbergia should be sowp at once ; only fresh seed of the latter is of any account, and no bottom heat nor other encouragement will make old seed germinate. Maurandia seed is not so particular in that respect, and it is well to avoid thick sowing. Seedlings of either want a warm house, and when al- lowed to become stunted in a cold house, you have a hard time to get them into shape again. DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and HamburK grades. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc., from Belgium. Begonia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood. Roses, etc., from Boskoop. Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, Holland. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. English Manettl, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three other brands. IE IMP HOUSE 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Berried Plants Time to Get Started Witli the Peppers If you intend growing on a supply of Celestial Peppers for next Christmas, tbe seed should go out now. Like most other seeds they are benefited by a strong bot- tom heat. With such, and keeping the soil the seeds are in moist, germination begins in a few days and a Rose house temperature will suit the small seedlings best. As fine plants as any one could wish for can be grown on in pots with- out making use of field culture at all. There is some extra work attached to this, hut it really pays in the end. If .vou wish to plant them out during the i^umme^ months, don't put the lifting off later than the middle of September. Re- establishing is easier then, and the plants will retain their foliage better. Ton can grow good Jerusalem Cherries from seed • in fact by far larger plants than is pos- sible through cuttings, but it is the stock with the most berries or fruit which counts, and to get such the best way is to take cuttings and make use of pot culture. If you have a few old stock plants on hand the present is a good time to remove the tops and place in the propagating beni- Lfiuoi, iciiww, £,-iu., «i..vjv/ pel 100; EtoUe d'Or, 2!^ -in, $4.00 per 100; Mrs. Sanders, 2H- In., $2.60 per lOO. M FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per lOO. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2}i-in.. $2.00 per 100 WEEPING LANT ANAS. 2-in., $2.00 per 100 SALVIA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. IPauUne, white; Gurney, 2-in., $2.OO:per210O. ^ . ri 'a ,1 : -j , Cash, pleases BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. will help all aroond If yon mention " Send along that ad. for next week's issue and watch your mall grow. Evergreens rOR ROCKERIES H. den Ouden (SlSon Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue Michelsen&Co. Naarden, HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies. Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on appli- Oregon Rose Bushes HYDRANGEA OTAKSA HARDY PERENNIALS GERANIUMS from 2>i-in. pots. Nntt, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 (Double White), $2.25 per lUU, Sau.UU p. "-SRlcard, Poltevlne, J. Viaud, $2.50 ) • ENGLISH IVIES. Field grown, fine, strong and iushy, 4 to 6 feet, S6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CANNA BULBS King Humbert, $3.50 per 00. $30.00 per 1000. Queen Charlotte, Sout. I*A. Crozy, A. Bouvler, Egandale; true to — *-- "O per 1000. Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society A regular meeting of this society was held on Tuesday evening. Feb. 10, wlien present. President "William McKay was in the cliair. It was voted tliat the present place of meeting be given up, and beginning on April 1, the meeting will be held at the Music Hall on Thames St., where there is a larger hall, and, if any- thing, more central than the Sanborn Hall. The A. N. Pierson, Inc., cup, a handsome affair, which is offered for the best display of cut blooms of outdoor Exchange "Ninth-Story" jottings of a re- cent number, advising a Press Committee whose duty it would be to watch for and bring before the society items of especial interest coming to the committee's at- tention from time to time, was brought up by a member and resulted in the ap- rointment of a committee of tliree, Mr. Dorward, the mover, being chairman. There was a general discussion members was called to the illustrated lecture to be given on Wednesday, Feb. IS, by John T. Withers, N. " -. ■■ - lext regular meeting Andr J. Dorward "The Carnation," ALEXANDER MacLEIAAN. Westchester (N.Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Horticultural Society received. The entertainment committee made its final report, and was discharged with the thanks of the society. The monthly ex- Phalaenopsis Schilleria malacoides alba from P. W. Popp. vote of thanlts; Zvolanek's new Winter-flowermg orchid type of Sweet Peas from P. W. will undoubtedly supersede the present, or Christmas, type. The question of a Summer show was discussed, and the executive committee was authorized to confer with the Board of Managers of the Portchester (N. T.) Hospital, with power to act, to see whether satisfactory arrangements could lie made with the authorities there. A com- munication was then read from the Na- tional Association of Gardeners urging Ihe need of greater co-operation with the national body. The question is a broad r>ne, and requires careful consideration. There is every reason to believe that the co-operation of the local societies with the N. A. G. would eventually be of great benefit to the gardeners particularly, and profession generally. The officers of the include mltural frequently f-xhibiti tables. The membership is constantly creasing. The territory covered is from _ _ adequate representatio board of management in conn the N. A. G., with a voice in i policies of such a movement, F. Society would heartily co-o any project for the advanceme culture. P. 1 TIE EXCHUNfiE-Alen a"" up-to-Pate CONTENTS PAGE Canna Wizard; A Little Sojourn t( the Home of (Illus.) Catalogs Received Exhibitions, Coming 416 Farmers' Week in Vermont 4"" Fisher, Peter, The Gold Medal Award To (Illus.) 4 General Trade Notes 420 Growers, Among tlie: Abrams, F. B.; Stone, W. H. Niquet, Frank; Miller, A. L.6... Hardy Fruit Trees, Spraying Illinois and Indiana State Florists. .434 Incorporations 4^ * International Flower Show, Prize Schedule 436 Market, Keview of the MassachnBetts ITotes Kliadle Atlantic States New England Nurserymen's Ass'n..425 ITew HiLg'laild States 446 Newport (R. I.) Hort. Society 430 New York Spring Flower Show 436 New York State Federation of Floral Clubs 434 New York State Vegetable Growers' Ass'n 436 Ninth-Story Window, From a 435 No. Wales (Pa.) Wreck (Illus.) 432 Nursery Dept 427 Obittiary: Beatty, Mrs. H. B 435 Pacific Coast Dept 461 Beaders* "Views, Our: Concerning Novelties; European Myrtle 435 Betailer, The: The Retailing of Flowers; St. Val- entine's Day in New York (Illus.); Chicago and St. Valen- tine's Day; The Florists' Round Table No. 3 437-441 Reviving Inquisitorial Methods 411 Rochester and Buffalo Florists' Clubs434 Rose Plants, Individuality In 434 St. Valentine's Day 434 Seed Trade Beport 411 Southern States 416 Stable and Prosperous Business Con- ditions 434 Taxation Craze, The 411 The Garden Artist 433 The Week's Meetings 434 Trade Notes: Houston 416 New Orleans, Montgomery 418 Louisville, Spartanburg (S. C.)...419 Washington (D. C.) 420 Baltimore, Scranton 421 Lancaster, Hammonton 422 Syracuse, Buffalo 423 Albany, Rochester 424 Pawtucket 429 Cincinnati, Detroit 431 Indianapolis, Elyria, Kalamazoo. . .445 Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Helena, New Haven 446 Worcester 447 Providence 449 Kansas City 452 New York 453 Philadelphia,' St.' 'Lou'Is '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.ise Chicago and the West 457 Portland (Ore.), San Francisco 461 Los Angeles 462 Week's 'Work, The: Candytuft, Murandias and Thun- berglas; Berried Plants; Gar- denias; CobEea Scandens; Early Asters; English Ivies; Varie- gated Vincas 428-429 Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort. Society 430 Greenhouse Building Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros. (3o. has secured a permit for tie .erection of five greenhouses, four of which will be located in Good Hope rd. southeast, and the fifth in Bladensburg rd. The cost is estimated at $6000 for tie erection. SouTHiNGTON, CoNN. — 0. F. Curtis of South End is planning to erect two additional greenhouses on his property. February 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 431 I List of Advertisers . 460 Edwards' Folding Box. .The.. 450 Albert & Davidson. . .462 Allen. J. K 452 Alphano Hur Wm.. . J. E. . .452 Elizabeth Nnrs. Co. .459 Elliotts Sons, Wm. .430 Emmans, Geo. M . . Am. Spawn Co 421 Erne & Klingel Amer. Fruits Pub. Co.. Eskesen. Frank N . . Inc 428 Esler. John G Amer. Wooden Ware Etter. M. S Mfg. Co.. The 457 Eyres, Florist. Anderson, J. F 448 Felthousen, J. Angermueller. Geo. H.458 Fiedler & Co., A. G. . .438 ApEine Mfg. Co 458 Finger, Jr.. Wm. A. . .430 Appelgate, Florist. . . .438 Fisher, Peter 422 Aschmann Bros 448 Fletcher & Co., F. W.411 Aschmann, Godfrey. .444 Floral Hill Gardens.. .422 Badgley, Riedel & Mey- Florbts" Hail Assn.. . .447 er, Inc 453 Flower Shop, The. . . .441 Baer, Julius 438 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co., Baker, The Florist. .. 441 The 461 Baldwin, Florist 441 Ford, M. C 461 Barrett, The Florist. .441 Ford, Wm. P 452 Barrett, W. H 419 Fottler, Fiske, Raw- Barrows & Son, H. H.448 son Co 421 Bassetta Washburn. .425 Fowler-Hotchkiss Co., Baur & Steinkamp. . .424 The 457 Bayersdorfer & Co., H.445 Frederick, Wm. J 425 Bay State Nuts., The. 426 Freeman Orchid Co. . 425 Beaven, E. A 446 Friedman, Florist. . . .438 Beckett. W. C 410 Friedman. J. J 458 Begerow Floral Co. . .440 Froment. H. E 453 Bellamy Bros 428 Galvin. Thos. F 438 Bemb Floral Co.. The. 439 Garland Gnhs. Mfg. Bennett, C. A 426 Co 460 Berger Bros 455 Gasser Co., J. M 438 Berger & Co., H. H ... 410 Gibbons, the Smilai Berning, H. G 456 Man 446 Bertermann Bros. Co. 439 Giblia & Co 460 Bidwell & Fobes 410 Goodsell P. H 428 Binley, A. J 447 Gove, The Florist 438 Bird & Son 457 Graham & Son, A 438 Black, Son & Co., Jos. Greater N. Y. Florists Mader, Paul 428 Russm & Haniing.. . .4 MarshaU & Co.. W. E.410 Salter Bros .....'. Martin & Forbes Co.. Saltford Flower Shop, 422-41 .2-56 .439 Sander & Son. Rosery Flower Shop. .438 ♦>:">«».>>>.>.>.>.>^.M~:">.>.>*.>.:"X'<~:~X"M":":««<~:">««>0««««'*0':«*<"><^** " II '' Floral Co., E. 441-50 Routzaha Seed Co f Hort. Co.. Royal Glass Works. 415 Rupp, John F McManmon, J.J 440 Schultz, Jacob 440 McManus, James 453 Schwake & Co., Inc., McNifl-Swcnson Co. .449 Chas 420 Menand, L 438 Scott, John 448 Metropolitan Material Sealy, J. W. C - -448 Co 460 Sharp, Partridge & Co460 Mette, Henry 420 Sheltoad G'houses. ..412 Meyer, Chas. F 410 Sheridan, Walter F. .453 Michell Co., Henry F.414 Siebrecht, Geo. C 453 Michell's Seed House. 414 Siebrecht, Walter R. Michelson & Co 430 Co., Inc 463 Michigan Cut Flower Skidclsky & Co., S. S. Eschange 444-47 421-23 Michlei Bros. Co 440 Skinner Irrigation Co., MiUang, Chas 453 The 462 Mills The Florist, Inc.439 Slinn, B. S., Jr 453 Minge Floral Co., The.440 Slinn, Clarence 463 Minneapolis Floral Co440 Smith, Henry 439 Moon Co., The Wm.-* Smith & Co., E. D 426 H 428 Smith & Fetters Co. .438 Moore, Hentz & Na3h453 Smith & Gannett. . . .424 Mountain View Floral Smith & Hemenway Co. .430 .441 Smith, P. J. .440 Smhh Co., W. & T.. .426 .> .440 Snyder & Co., B. A... 454 .y Mullanphy, Floris Murray, Samuel. Myer. Florist Nagef. Rudolf.... Nason,L.B 4; Nat'l Florists' Board Standard l-ump s tn- of Trade 445 gine Co., The 41 National Show Gar- Standard Thermometer 460 No. 17 WE DON'T SELL SPACE ! That is, we do and we don't. It's not a paradox, either. We are not in business to take your money and give you the right to see your name in print for the price. If we do not believe you can sell your goods through dvertising in our columns, we will not take your ad ! Our twenty-five years of success are the result of that policy. We sell you Publicity, not space, at such a low rate that quality goods, well advertised, must bring you a profit. Hundreds of florists buy their publicity in the advertis- ing columns of The Florists' Exchange each week, and have done so for years. It pays them well. Why not let it pay you ? I Fernery, B 448 >>•:••:••:••:••>*•:••:••:•■:••:••>*♦*« .418 The; Co.. .426 Ass'n .428 .453 GudeBros. Co.. Boddington.A. T..' Bolgiano& Son. J. . Bonnet & Blake Bonnot Bros Bon Ton Flower Sh . . The 439 Gutt: Bowe. M. A 440 In. Brecfc-Robinson Nurs. Breitmeyer's Sons. J . .439" Brown Bros. & Co 441 Haerens^ August Brown, Peter "" " ' " Bryan, Alonzo J Supply Co 454 Stokes, Walter P 416 New York Stable Ma- Stoothoff Co., H. A.. .458 nure Co 459 Storrs & Harrison Co- Nicholas, John S 440 418-28 Nicotine Mfg. Co., The Stumpp, Geo. M 440 468 Stumpp & Walter Co. Index to Stock Advertised diantum . . . 428-48-50-55 Geranium Cuttings geratum 409-11- 421-24-25-28-29- 415-18-25-28-30-44-48- 448-60 Tradescantia 444-48 Handy Handles 448 Trees 426 Heaters 460-61-82 - ■ .412 Heating Appliances.. 460- Tulips... Vegetabh Vegetable Seeds 420-44 ...448 Hose 462 . .410- Insecticides 468-59 412-15-18-19-20-21 Irrigation 462 Raynor, inc 422-62 Habermehl's Sons, J. J. .453 Sunlight Double .456 Sash Co .440 Sutton & Sons. . . 409-; 450 Gladiolu: .409-10-11- Gloxi .410-12-14- 416-20-21 410-12- Hall & Robinson. _ _ .419-29 Hanford, R. G. . . Buckbee, H. W 441 Harris, Chester. . Bunvard. A. T.. Flo- Harris. Ernest. . . rist 440 Hart, Geo. B Burnett Bros 410 Hatcher, John C. Burpee, W. A. & Co. . . 412 Heacock Co.. Jos. Butler & Ullman 440 Heinec_ken. Otto.. Buxton, G. E. ..--.- Byer Bros.. Alyssum ^u9-iu-ri- vjioxmias ^xu-i.5-x^ \r:„^ 415-18-28-29-30-48 Hardy Perennials 426 ^P£ , ...^ ,.„ „ _. Ampelopsis 426 Heliotrope 409-26-28 Ouwerkerk. P 426 Swarts. H. D 445 Anturhi Palethorpe Co., Inc.. Syracuse Pottery Co.. 457 . — -,,„,, ,„ ,, . , ,,„.,., PR 459 fi, ,„„ f-<.„.»:™ Araucarias 410-44-48 Hyacmths 410-44 Palmer&Son,W.J...438 Thomson Camafon Hydrangeas... . 426^-29- PiersonU-BarCo....454 Th^Dsin & Ci C. Asparagus 409-10- _. 430-44-48 Park Floral Co., The.439 "'°'°P='"' «= "-"- ^^„ 415-18-26-28:2?-44. 428-29-30-44-48-50 Laurel Wreaths. ...428 Lemon Oil 468 429-44-48-50 MISCELLANEOUS Leucothoe Sprays.... 446- 412:ii25-2i-M Herbaceous Plants ^ Aillir """"!'■:::: Ill Manure 46811 H>"',""t'^ .•.^„tl'^ aSI" Punk.. 468 Moss 446-47-55 Violets., .450 HeissCo. .430 Hendersons Co., A.. 41 Caldwell The Woods- Henderson & Co., Peter man Co 446 416-4 California Florist, The441 Henk Dirfcen Floral , 422 Cibotmm 448 Ornamental Shrubs Potter Floral Co '"" ■••fffi? Shower Sprays 463 •••446-55 Soot..... 469 • ■ -458-59 Sphagnum Moss. . .446-56 '^-Vi-^f; Stakes 424-46 446-47-65 Supports 424-46 • • • rfZ Thermometers 460 _ Welch Bros. Co.. Pulverized Manure Co45S Wenk. Peter ~ lell. W. Z ^.447 Sl"!°'!!„ SP'j' Wettlin Floral Co. Whilldin Pottery O White Bros. , Craig Co.. Robt. . Crouch. Mrs. J. W Crowl Fern Co. . . Crump. F. F .438 446 Jacobs. S. & Son 46: ^ ' .. , u •!?! •'=ff"=y Mfg. Co., Louis Cunnmgham, Jos. H. .428 44- Cut Flower Exchange.453 Jennings, E. B 41( Dailledouze Bros. .424-25 Johnson Seed Co 41: Danker, Flonst 438 Johnston, T. J. & Co..44: Darbee, Florig 441 jo^es, H. T 421 oSm^d &■ J"B ■ ■ -flJ Kasting, Wm. F. C0..4O! D^uck John ■ '425 Keller, John A 441 De Graff Brof Ltd.- Iw K■ • ■ f'. n^Nnu*. Pnul 42^ Keller Sons. J. B 44, Een Ou'den 4 Sons.-H.«S K-. The Florist 43| '''wo^S'nr ^ "°'''420 KStr^^iT'-.'-.-l!! Diener & 'Co., Richard King Construction Co^ 421 aker City Mkch. Co460 West^View F\. Quaker Hill Nurs. Quidnick G'houses. Rt;SdJ.''?;.L'.Co.'::;456 WMttedFIoralQ,. 440 4l0-ll-12-20-28 RandaU's Flower Shop441 Whittier & Co.. W. B.426 Cold Storage Lihes of RawUngs^Elm^er ._._., .428 ^^^'^^i^- y-^ the Valley. . .410-22-20- Horal Co. 454 Cinerarias415-18-25-29-44 Ornamental Trees.. . .426 >^'"" 428 Clematis 426-28 Palms... .410-28-44-48-60 ^^"^, 440 Coba;a 410-11 Pansies 410-11-12- }il^°,l\ 438 Cocos 444-48-60 415-21-28-48 Greennc 460 Cold Storage Bulbs.. .409- Peach " 426-28-30 i 409-10-11- 416-18-28-29-50 Wietor Bros Rawson, The Florist. .439 Wild. Gilbert H, Reads Co, Reade S McKenna Reinbere, Pet Rentschler Fl< Rice Co., M. 441 425-5 . 440 WiUon. R. G. . . . .438 Cut Flowers. . .445-46-47- 421- .458 Wilson Seed Co., J. J.. 412 450-51-52-53-54-56-56 Privet ,„:^j,„ „„.-,.„■- Cyclamen 411-21-25- Privet Cuttings. , Windier Wholesale Riebe, F. C. Ritchy, F. W ^c, „, . Robinsons Co., H.M447 Wood Robinson Co. Cine.) K j a ^ c c r^iio H. M 462 Woodruff & Sons, S. D418 Rock Flower Co., Wm. . Young S Co., A. I 452 Floral Co Winter.'Son & Co 420 Daffodi "" Ifinger Florist 440 Dahlias odBros 448 Daisies Woodrow & Marketos.453 Deco) .420-44 Rhododendrons. , .440 418-20-30 . . . .428-30-48 Rosi Stock. . . .409- 410-11-12-13-17-18-19- Rub 420-21-; Kroeschell Bros. Co. .462 Kuebler,Wm. H 453 Kuhlmann. H. H 439 DUlon, J. L. 449 Lager S HurreU 425 Dodd,Chas.H 462 Lange, A 438 Dolansky, F. J 454 Lange, H. F. A 441 Domer S Sons Co., F..423 Langiahr, A. H 452 Drake, J. Aug 415 Leach & Son, J. H. . . .423 Drake Greenhouses.. .441 Uedle Floral Co 425 Dreer, Henry A., Inc. Lemon Oil Co 458 413-19-29-60-62 Leonard Seed Co 421 Dudley, Charles P. . . .440 Uuly, Emil 460 Eagle Pipe Supply Co. Littlefield, Florist 441 444 London Flower Shop.. 440 EbIe,Cha3 440 LordSBumhamCo..463 Rosemont Gardens. . .440 Zv 429-30-48-49- 451 Dish Ferns 440 Draca:nas 426-26-28-30 .er Plants.. 428-44-48 1 409-10-11- 412-16-18-26-28-30- For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT ^ ^ USE FOR RESULTS ^ Fruit Plants. Fruit Trees . Fuchsias 4 18-28-29- Seasonable Stock 409- 444-48 410-11-12-13-17-18-19- . . .426-28-30 420-21-22-23-24-25-26- . .410-12-16- 428-29-30-48-49-50 418-19-20-21 Seeds 410-11-12- . .425-28-30- 413-16-16-18-19-20-21 444-48-60 Shamrock 448-49 s 448 Shrubs 426 ...429-30-50 Smilax... 409-18-28-44-55 ...428-44-48 Snapdragon 411-12- .460 Tobacco Stems 45f Ms 460 Toothpicks 441 ! 446 Tree Tubs 451 460 Tubs 45; 446-47-55 Ventilating Apparatus Bldg..., — ■"""■ ■" -1-63-64 - Vermine.... Wants 442-43^4 Wholesale Florists. . .450- Wreaths. . . .430^6^7-55 Cincinnati, 0. St. Valentine's Day was a disappoint- ment in a way. The demand was good, and took up a very large part of the of- ferings, but the supply was entirely too large. In Violets, only the best sold, and but few of them realized the price that was expected. As the day advanced, the prices kept on dropping. Orchids, too, found a weak market. Sweet Peas and Lily of the Valley sold very well. The supply of greens is easily sufficient for requirements. B. G. Gillett had quite a lot of single Violets that sold nicely on Saturday. J. dinger was seriously Ul at her home last week, but is i ing nicely. Last week's visitors wer( brand of A. N. Pierson, Inc Conn. ; Mr. Buback of Sc New York, and Simon Hyde: Ohio. improv- Mr. New- Cromwell, loss Bros., Hillsboro, Teddt. 432 The Florists' Exchange The North Wales (Pa.) Wreck The world's largest greenhouse, viz., that at the Florex Gardens, North Wales, Fa., partially collapsed during the minia- ture blizzard early last Saturday, and its entire contents of 70,000 Koses were frozen. The crash occurred on Saturday morning, Feb. 14, between four and five o'clock, when the upper portion of the south side of the roof, with its accumu- lated weight of water laden snow, come down with a deafening roar of mingled glass, iron, and steam pipes. The north side of the house is practi- cally intact, also about 20aft. of the east end of the south side. The part that collapsed is about 500ft. long, from the west end, and extends about three-quar- ters of the way down from the ridge. The snow started late on Friday after- noon, Feb. 13, with the thermometer at 10 degrees above zero, and a strong northeast wind. The temperature rose and by twelve o'clock midnight was above the freezing point, when the snow then turned to rain. The wind kept the north side well cleared of snow, but formed a pocket under the lee of the ridge on fhe south sfde that kept accumu- lating until the rain set in, when the tons of snow, with its added weight of water, abetted by a changing wind pressure, caused the house t& give way. Steam was kept going all day Satur- day on the north side, but was turned off in the evening when it was all too apparent that to close up the big gap was out of the question. Repairs are already under way. The loss on the greenhouses is the smallest item; the question now is, Will the stock be an entire loss, as the house was just coming into full crop and natu- rally full of sap. The 70,000 plants were all grafted stock in Pink and White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Sunburst, and some Sweetheart. This house was the largest of the two mammoth houses that this place is noted for, and was erected four years ago. Its dimensions are 700ft. long by 172ft. wide, with a height of 38ft. to the ridge. It covers three acres of ground, has three miles of walks, and some 14 miles of steam pipes. The older house, built in 1907, is 525ft. x 150ft., and came through the storm with but a few lights of glass gone. The total loss will probably never be known, but a rough estimate places it at between $40,000 and $50,000. The management of the Florex Gar- dens consists of D. Fuerstenberg, presi- dent, H. C. Geiger, secretary, and Eugene Bemheimer, treasurer. The accompanying photographs give one a slight idea of damage done. Owing to the immense length of the house the iwctures must necessarily be taken at a distance, and the two pictures show the house ■ in two sections. The west end shows where the fall started riglit in- side the gable ; in the other picture a portion of the east end is shown which remained solid, and, as will be seen in both pictures, the bottom part of the roof, up to the first purlin, stood firm. Unfortunately, through an accident in the studio, our photographer lost a good negative of an interior view of the house with its appalling wreckage. The stability of the remaining portion of the house is apparently suflicient to withstand any ordinary wind or snow- storm. We understand that a contract has already been closed with the King Con- struction Co. for the rebuilding of this house. W. H. E. The Gold Medal Award to Peter Fisher The conditions under which the gold medal of the A. C. S. awarded to Peter Fisher of Ellis, Mass., for originating Carnation Beacon, was bestowed, were as follows : "Whenever a seedling variety shall manifest superiority, commercially, and maintain such superiority for three or more years, the directors may recommend that the originator be given a special gold medal, to be called the Medal of Merit." This medal is considered the very high- est honor that could be paid an origina- tor and is supposed to be awarded only in very exceptional cases. This is the first medal awarded under this provision, although it was adopted at the 1908 con- vention in Washington, D. C. A. F. J. Batie, Secretary American Carnation Society. a few Harvey, Queen, Northport, Rosette and The Herald. Anyone who desires to see a variety of well grown Carnations in large numbers will certainly be well re- paid for a visit to the Abrams range where Carnations are grown exclusively. W. H. Stone, Blue Point, L. I., N. Y. The Stone range of greenhouses, con- sisting of four houses, the largest of which is 40ft. x 175ft., is the newest in this locality, all of the houses having been erected within the last few years. They are furnished with concrete benches. Carnations only are grown. Enchantress Supreme is giving very satisfactory re- sults. Other varieties seen here are Mackey, Salmon Beauty, Sangamo, Mrs. Ward, Victory, which looked particu- larly well, and of course Enchantress. Mentioning the last variety leads the writer to ask the question. Is there any one growing Carnations in large numbers who does not grow the old favorite En- chantress? A few May Day, Northport, Queen and Harvey are also grown. It may be noted that nearly all of the grow- ers hereabout grow a few Harvey, but none speak of it with any degree of enthusiasm. F. B. Abrams, Blue Point, L I., N. Y. The nine greenhouses of the Abrams range, having about 60,000 sq. ft. of glass, are on a 30 acre farm. Mr. Abrams is now considering the addition of a .new 65ft. x 405ft. house to his present range. A large variety of Car- nations are grown here. Salmon Beauty, a sport of Enchantress, but of an im- proved shade, is seen at its very best. Victory, Mrs. Ward, Enchantress, White Perfection and White Wonder grown here in large numbers are all looking fine, and giving heavy cuts of bloom. Sangamo, grown in solid beds, is giving a good ac- count of itself. Besides these are grown Frank Niquet, Patchogue, L. I., N. Y. The entire Niquet range of eight green- houses, excepting one in which Asparagus plumosus^ is now growing, is devoted to the growing of Carnations. One of the most interesting features is a promising, comparatively new sport of Enchantress which has been named Niquet's Improved Enchantress. This sport appears to have the size, and all of the good qualities of Enchantress, but a little deeper color, especially in the center. Both here, and in the range of Julius Chevalley at Bay- port, it appears to be giving a good ac- count of itself. Enchantress, White En- chantress, White Perfection, Victory and Mrs. Ward are the other varieties most grown in this range. Sangamo, Harvey and Ijord are grown in smaller numbers. A Rat Trap One hundred rats a month is a record for one trap in one establishment, but that is the number caught in a livery stable in Scranton, Pa., in one of the traps invented by H. D. Swarts of that city, and which is advertised in this issue. A Little Sojourn to the Home of the Canna Wizard As told by Leddra Tuthill The way the sojourn came about was like this: On the train going to Philadel- phia one night last Fall I chanced to meet Mr. Pyle, the helmsman of the Conard & Jones Company. He was just returning from a meeting of Rose en- thusiasts— the kind that have done and are doing some of the big things with this floral queen. From talking of the new Roses and the men who are so deeply interested in their development, our conversation naturally turned to Antoine Wintzer, and his won- derful part in the glorifying of the Canna. My keen interest in the things that Mr. Pyle told about Mr. Wintzer's years of patience, the failures and the crowning successes, must have been reflected in my face for, suddenly, Mr. Pyle said : "Come out and see us some day and get ac- quainted with Mr. Wintzer and his Canna children." And so it was that on a lovely October day I dropped off the train at West Grove station and, in happy anticipation, went up the hill and along that winding Honeysuckle lined road to the Conard & Jones office. After being made very much at home by Mr. Pyle's cordial welcome, we set out for the greenhouses to find the Canna wizard. In a sun flooded house we found him surrounded by his Canna children. From bloom to bloom he went in his mysterious- ly wonderful work of hybridizing by skill- fully intermingling their golden pollens. The strong high headed bloom habits of one he was endeavoring to infuse with the rich colorings of another, that lacked backbone. Some colors he was working to deepen ; others to come pure in tone. The green foliage of one variety he was developing toward the bronze. It might take years to do it — but to the true hy- bridizer time seems scarce a factor in his thoughts. He must work continuously and lovingly as if life were never ending. For twelve years this man labored un- tiringly to produce the then unheard of white Canna. When it was at last a certainty, he worked still three years Wreck of the great 700 ft. greenhouse of the Florex February 31, 1914. The Florist's Exchange 433 more for its final charming refinement. Fifteen years ! Think of it ! To you and me it seems a very long time to wait from even one year until the next for our hardy flower plants to start blooming. But, in comparison, how trivial it seems. How really petulant you and I have been. From the greenhouse we went out to the Canna fields — acres of them still un- harmed by Jack Frost. Ribbons of color in rainbowic profusion. Up and down the rows we walked, Mr. Wintzer stop- ping here and there to either scold or caress them, just as wayward or good children deserve. He talked delightfully of his ambitions for some and regretfully of his disappointments in others. Over 80 new varieties are already his crea- tions, yet all the while this man is evi- dently living in things ahead, dreaming of his Cannas of the future. Finally it was time for me to leave, and Mr. Wintzer walked along to the top of the hiU. In leaving, I asked him what was the strongest factor in his success. Without a moment's hesitation he said : "Continuity counts — yes, con- tinuity counts." And so giving me these heavily freight- ed thought words he shook hands and, with uncommon reluctance, I said fare- well. Over and over his words rang in my ears. With the click, click of the train's wheels over the rail joints, they kept saying "Continuity counts — continuity counts." The engine in its puffing said it. That night I wrote those words with a stub pen across the color reproduction of one of Wintzer's Cannas, and put it where I can see it first thing every morning. Next Summer I shall have Wintzer's children coloring my garden, romping on the lawn, and snuggling beneath my bed- room window. I know it will be quite the happiest Summer yet, for we shall keep on keep- I grown. The iCamation plants in these mg happy, because it is "Continuity that houses are giving (the present dull counts." I weather being taken rinto consideration), a good cut of blooms. A. L. Miller, Rockaway Road in Jamaica South, L. I., N. Y. The seventeen greenhouses of the Miller range, the large storage house, and the 1500 or more running feet of eoldframcs are located in an up-to-date nursery of about fourteen acres. CAKNATIONS In the line of cut flower products at this season of the year, ithe chief output of 'this establishment is Carnations. These occupy two houses each 200ft. x • 27ft. Winsor Carnations are seen here in perfection, the stems are long, and the color is fine. The plants are pot grown stock, which never saw the field, but were planted directly on the benches, which Is undoubtedly the best way to handle Winsor in order 'to obtain long stems on the fir3.t crop of blooms : fur- thermore, when so handled, it gives a continuous cut of flowers, rather than ofl: aqd^ on crops. Another Carnation which is giving excellent results here is the red variety O. P. Bassett, which the writer has not seen in any other range this sea- son. The blooms are large, and the per- cent, of splits much less than in Beacon, which is also grown here. Mrs. Clarence Mackay, though the blooms are of only medium size, proves to be a large pro- ducer, and pays well. White Enchan- tress and Enchantress are depended upon in white and light pink, and are consid- ered as yet the best in those two colors. For a deeper pink, Mrs. C. W. Ward is OTHEB STOCK The remaining houses of this range are at this season chiefly used for grow- ing plants, both for daily and holiday sales, and for propagating. The range lants growing in this establishment ery comprehensive. There are some of p: Pli , - . and remarkably w'ell too. It would ap- pear that Orange blossoms were always to be found here. Primula obconica is another specialty. All of tie new gran- diflora types are grown in many colors and in quantity. They are grown low, a very desirable feature, and are very Another plant very largely grown here both as single specimens and also in groups oi four or more in pots or pans is the M'arguerite Daisy. With this plant, too, the aim is ito grow a low sym- metrical spet,:iaen, and so successful have been the attempts that the plants have obtained an enviable reputation. PLANTS FOE FOBOING In a new Lord & Burnham house, 200ft. X 2Sft., there are at present a bench of Marie Legraye and Charles X Lilacs, grown for blooms ; pots of Deutzia gra- cilis, and boughs of Forsythia Fortunei, being forced in tubs of water. The Deut- zia plants which are unusually branchy and strong, and also the branches of For- sythia which are forced here in perfection, are direct from the Miller nursery. Potted Lilacs and Rhododendrons also are being forced here, and Hydrangeas and Lilies. filled with Many of the houses a stock for later forcing, cold. One of these is filled with Acacia paradoxa, and others with Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Hawthorns and Bougain- illeas. Rose bushes which will be forced for Easter are given much attention. Among these were noted 500 American Beauty. Others grown here in bush, standard and design forms of the rambler and baby rambler class are Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, Flower of Fairfield, Jessie, Mrs. W. H. Cutbush, and Tausendschon. Much attention is given to bringing on a large supply for the Spring demand of English Ivies, and Vincas, every avail- able space where blooming plants cannot be grown being used for these. In the cooler houses bulbous stock and Spirceas are under the benches making root for later forcing, and the propagating houses are full of cuttings and seedling plants in great variety. In the line of novelties the new Helio- trope Centerfleur is being grown here in large numbers. It is a strong, stocky grower, bearing large trusses of hand- some flowers, the individual florets being very large and distinct. Another very useful feature of this es- tablishment is the storage house 175ft. x 20ft., where great numbers of Bay trees, I'hoenix paims, Boxwoods, Aucubas and Holly trees are wintered, and besides these much stock such as Kalmias, Haw- thorns, etc., and bulbous stock for later forcing. ' THE KURSEBT The nursery is well filled with choice Evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs, embracing many fine trimmed and standard grown specimens. The need of more space for nursery stock has been felt for several years, and on this account 25 acres of land has recently been pur- chased for its extension. The Garden Artist. C. S. Harrison of York, Neb., has favored us with a copy of an address given by him at Duluth, Minn., recently, before its Garden and Floral Society. The subject was : "Do You Want to be an Artist?" The paper is written in Mr. Harrison's best style and the vivid word painting in which he depicts the beauties of the Iris, the Peony, the Poppy and other flowers, imparts an al- most life like character to these plants even in this dead Winter time. Mr. Har- rison's contention is that the original transcends the copy and that it is the planter who produces the original. Mr. Harrison's paper should be supplied to every school garden throughout the coun- try, for its reading would tend to enthuse the pupils in their work. Stoneham, Mass. — An overheated tove in a greenhouse on Dole st., owned y Patrick Halpin, caused a damage of S25 to the rof on Feb. 8. Gardens at North Wales, Pa. (See text) Photographed cspooially for The Flo 434 The Florists' Exchange A Weekly Medium of luterchang'e for FloriBtB, Nur- serymen, SeedBmen and tlie Trade in General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Glass Matter nanaging: editor; Jas. H. Griffitli, secretary^ David Tou- Telepho 3765 and 3766 : FBINCIFAI^ BBAirCH OFFICES Boston: Robert Cameron, Cambridge, Mass. PliUadelplila: Wm. H. Engler, 4651 Lancaster ave. Bell telephone, Belmont 412. CUoagfo: James Morton, 143 No. Wabash ave., room 307. Telephone, Central 3487 The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. 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April are amon£ the busiest of them ail. To handle changes of copy and new advertising, and yet (Jet the paper .outon time, takes a big force of men and all the resources of a large printing Advertisers, Please Note For that reason we would m ceivlng your advertising orders < in the first mall of Tuesday. ch appreciate I the Monday, The Week's Meetings Soc, at Norwicli, Con Tuesday, Feb. 24. — Newport Hort. Soc, Newport, R. I. Wednesday, Feb. 25.— Oyster Bay Hort. Soc., L. I. Friday, Feb. 27.— Connecticut Hort. Soc, County BIdg., Hartford, Saturday, Feb. 28. — Dobbs Ferry (N. Y.) Gardeners' Assoc Illinois and Indiana State Florists Danville Meeting, March 10 to H The transportation committee of the Chicago I'lorists' Club has arranged to leave on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Dearborn station, Dearborn and Polk sts., at 11.10 a.m. (Dixie Limited), March 10, due Danville 2.25 p.m. An earlier train leaves at 7.4.3 a.m., due Dan- ville at noon; and a later train leaves 12.30 p.m., due Danville 3.45 p.m. The 11.10 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. trains carry dining cars with meals a la carte. The tare one way is fB2.46. J. B. Deamub, Chairman Transportation Committee. An interesting account of the discovery of the fact that the Beet leaf disease, and the Nasturtium leaf dis- ease are caused by one and the same bacterium, comes from the Department of Agriculture. For a long time it was thought that these two diseases were caused by different organisms until one day, when two pathologi- cal botanists in the Government laboratories were talk- ing together about their work, they discovered tJhe iden- tity of the species of fungus. So it is established that plants of widely different families may become diseased by the same tiny bacterium. It is well known, of course, that certain fungi that cause disease pass a por- tion of their life cycle on different host plants, without which, presumably, their life would come to an end, and that is why the clearing away of weeds and extraneous giowths from field and garden crops is one of the best safeguards of healthiness. St. Valentbe's Day Florists may or may not know aU about the old Roman saint whose natal day, Feb. 14, we celebrated last Sat- urday, and which, in recent years, has become recog- nized in florists' circles as a great and good occasion for the sale of flowers, these tokens of tenderness, love and regard which so fittingly symbolize St. Valentine's Day. This day might otherwise be called Sweethearts' Day, or even where married folk, or men particularly, present flowers to each other, or the husband to his wife ; he does so as in the courting, sweetheart days. Such a day as this awakens as tender and sweet memories, surely, as any day in the whole year. Christmas and Easter are great conspicuous seasons of the Christian religion, but St. Valentine's Day is just a day of human love making or an occasion for the reaffirmation of long tried love. As a business day for florists it ought to be one of the brightest in the 365. So it has proved generally this year. The cotintry, as it happened, in aU its parts was under a snowy mantle and the cold was severe, yet the verdict from very many points, though not all, was that trade was as good as at Thanksgiving, A large amount of newspaper advertis- ing was done, and where this was so, the turnover in the flower stores was notably satisfactory. Some of these advertisers made a special line of a box of Violets and sold enormous quantities. It is the quick and ready sales that pay. Prepare well beforehand, buy closely, advertise the fact of what you have to offer, stating what St. Valentine's Day stands for and when it occurs, and you cannot help but reap the harvest. There are many florists who do not believe this valen- tine trade will appeal to their particular circle of cus- tomers, and they make no preparation for it. We venture to think they are the exception to the rule. Beyond the regular circle, there is the great crowd who only buy flowers at distant intervals. These it is we appeal to. But more thought might well be given to suitable pieces. Of course, after all, buyers want the flowers, which are sufficiently expensive by themselves, yet there are large numbers who would appreciate a clever and beautiful symbolical floral decorative piece. The heart pierced with the arrow is the keynote of all, yet it can be varied a good deal, and by the free use of such flowers as Forgetmenot and Pansies, which bespeak the love of thoughtfulness of the sender, together with the more handsome tokens, the sentiment attached to Feb. 14 would be stamped into the minds of the public, and the desire for flowers would become a habit on this date just as much as on the 25th of December, or at the Easter festival. wealth of population and the constantly growing inter- est in both fruit and ornamental planting, and those who have an established business and standing and are worthy of success will, no doubt, secure their fair share of profitable business. The foregoing impartial statement of the conditions confronting the trade has been forwarded by F. W. Kel- sey of New York and we agree with that gentleman's conclusions very fully. Mr. Kelsey's opinion has much weight, through his connection with many railroad and industrial corporations, which give him exceptional fa- cilities for the obtainance of conditions at headquarters, so to speak. New York State Federation of Floral Clubs Stable and Prosperous Business Conditions The decision of the banks all over the country (includ- ing the larger banking institutions in the moneyed centers), to come under the provisions of the new banking law, should give encouragement to those identi- fied with horticultural interests as well as those engaged in financial and industrial enterprises g;enerally. 'The fact that no more money panics are likely to occur under the new law is in itself enough to open the way permanently for more stable conditions of credit every- where. The double advantage under the new system of having the surplus cash of the country and the com- mercial credits available from the regional banks in various parts of the country should also remove the causes for money disturbances as they have, under the present banking law, existed for the fifty years since the civil war. When the new banking system is in full operation, every manufacturer, nurseryman or proprietor of other business enterprise in the hands of honest capable men, whose records show a clean and prosperous business, can obtain the requisite credit without submitting to the exacting commissions not infrequently demanded 'from responsible borrowers under the present conditions. The pessimistic views which have largely prevailed for the past year or two in many financial and business circles appear to have been unreasonably accentuated, especially in localities and particular instances more or less affected by the change in tariff, and the re- sults from bad and incompetent management, as with some of the railroad systems and industrial corpora- tions. Legitimate business has, however, gone forward in increasing volume commensurate with the growth of the country and in many instances with most satisfac- tory results. In our own business, we shipped more stock last Autumn and have more orders on our books for Spring than for a like period for a number of years past and, I believe, the indications generally are favorable to an excellent aggregate business for the coming year and for the years to come. There are, of course, great quantities of good stock both in fruits and ornamentals, and mostly at low prices, both in this country and in Europe, to meet the demand. The present system of wire communication and transportation is, moreover, making more and more an international market for all nursery and plant products. The growth of the business must, however, continue with the growth and The proceedings at the annual meeting of the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs at Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, N. Y., on Feb. 10, were reported in last week's Florists' Exchange. The snow and cold weather, of course, were an obstacle in the way of the realiza- tion of the fullest success of the meeting, but there is no gainsaying the fact that excellent and good work was done. Year by year these meetings must increase in importance. The University authorities are ready and willing to make the preparations and place their re- sources at the disposal of the florists, vegetable growers and farmers, and it is for the practical men to seize hold of the privileges. Rochester and Buffalo Florists' Clubs The program arranged for the meeting of the Roches- ter and Buffalo Florists' Clubs at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., on Feb. 5, was a valuable one. The pro- posed trip to the investigational plots had to be given up on account of the cold weather. At 10 a.m. Dr. A. C. Gilbert, of the Plant Breeding Department, gave a splendid talk on the general principles of breeding, a«d spoke especially of the inheritance of color in flowers. Dr. Donald Reddick spoke of the factors which cause disease in florists' crops and suggested methods of cul- ture which tend to eliminate to some extent these money- losing elements of the flower growing business. At 2 p.m. Professor Fippen, of the Department of Soils, considered various treatments of soils which have a beneficial influence on crop production, and suggested some factors for increasing the efficiency of these. The afternoon session closed with a talk by A. C. Hottes, of the Department of Floriculture, on investi- gational work with Gladioli. On Friday the program was along home gardening lines. Miss Minns, of the Department of Floriculture, spoke on "Flowers for the Home," at the morning ses- sion, and conducted a round table in the afternoon where questions regarding flower growing were asked and ered. Individuality in Rose Plants By Prof. M. A. Blake Prof. Blake's paper on "Individuality in Rose Plants," read before the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs on Wednesday, Feb. 10, related the results of the experiments carried on at the New Jersey Experiment Station, New Brunswick, N. J., with Rose plants cover- ing 13 varieties in three seasons, with the variety My Maryland. The experiments were commenced with the object in view of determining the effect of soil fertili- zation, but resulted in important deductions being made as to the individuality of the Rose plants themselves. In the IS plots grown, the yield of blooms varied all the way from 39 to 108 plants; these figures being since the first crops were cut in 1909. Prof. Blake came to the natural conclusion that some general requisites for good blooming plants were vigorous stock from strong cuttings. The plants used in the experiment were as nearly uniform as it was possible to have them when planted, but it was, of course, im- possible to secure uniform growth. Comparing the plant which yielded 108 blooms with that which yielded 39 as mentioned above. Prof. Blake said that the former had been surpassed several times in point of yield bv other plants. Calling the 108 bloom plant "a" and the other plant "b," he found in the first crop that while plant "a" had yielded eight flowers, and plant "b" gave but four some other plants yielded as much as nine blooms. In the second crop, plant "a" gave seven flowers, while others gave 11, and plant "b" six. Succeeding crops also showied variations. In conclusion. Prof. Blake said that plants producing a normal yield do not fluctuate so much in their results as those which vary from high to low. Plants do not only vary by grades, but also by seasons, and in results shown it appeared that it did not make much difference whether the high yield came in the Spring or in the Fall; '^bruary 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 435 metimes two high yields, or two low yields followed in iccession. This would make it evident that it is impos- !ble for anyone to take results from any one year and y that plants producing extra results in that year lere sure to do the same thereafter; it is therefore l^cessary to take the results of at least several crops to consideration. As to color observation, Prof. Blake said that he be- 5ved that to a large extent tlie_ color of My Maryland largely a matter of sunlight, as this variety seems par- cularly susceptible to this factor. Two days of cloudy eather in his experiments had shown a great difference ;i the color of the flowers. As to what plants produced igh grade stock results seemed to show that those plants |hich produced large crops were naturally plants which lere of vigorous growth, and their products therefore ' better grade than the weak plants, although this alwajs be true FoH a strikingly effective combination flowering and ohage plant what better than Tillandsia Lindeni? It is lOW in bloom, the spike being blue. Outt Southern nurserymen are recommended by loseph Meehan to take up the propagation of Magnolia :uscata, a fine Chinese species. ! Florists, almost equally with seedsmen, should be in- erested in reading the article "The Taxation Craze," 'n our Seed Trade Department, this issue. ' The new Darwin Tulip Wm. Copeland, of a mauve :olor, has proved remarkable for its amenity to early forcing. It was exhibited in bloom on Jan. 27. Violets appear to have lost favor to an alarming ;xtent at Philadelphia. On Saturday they were a glut ;,n the market and could scarcely be sold. Yet at Bos- :on they were freely taken, especially at Penn's. Pat and Mike had got half way around the flower jhow when they came to an opening marked "exit." 'Wonder what kind of a thing that'll be?" said Pat. 'We'll go in jind see, anyhow," said Mike, and next moment they found themselves out under the stars. It would probably pay our seedsmen to become active in sowing seeds of hardy annuals so as to be able to exhibit them, either at shows or in one's store, in flower before the season actually opens for outdoor sowing. It furnishes a great impetus to trade to be able to show the customer just what the plants and the flowers are like. .Quite a host of Odontiodas (the new hybrid genus between Odontoglossum and Cochlioda) are now in ex- istence and some of them are gems. It is a thousand pities if they cannot be grown well and profitably by us, and by and by even as commercial cut flowers. Certainly ir cooler sections — cooler in Summer, I mean — they ought to be well tried. A GOOD Winter-flowering plant is Kalanchoe Dyeri, a succulent from South Africa. It grows a foot to 20in. high, has grey, fleshy leaves, and bears a terminal in- florescence of tubular white flowers. It is a fine com- panion to the scarlet K. flammea, though they are not always easy to cultivate. They require a resting sea- n, when water is withheld, or nearly withheld. Au-TiERHiifnM Neibose just missed getting an award of merit from the Floral Committee of the Royal Horti- Itural Society, London, at its sitting on Jan. 13, as voted for the award and 19 opposed it. There must we believe, be a clear two-thirds majority in favor. Nevertheless, there will be other chances. Better luck next time! We think America has shown England the value of the Snapdragon in Winter. Winter Pansies will be the next thing our kindred must take up. OxE wonders that the nursery trade does not make greater use of the privileges and opportunities of the re- curring exhibitions of the local horticultural societies to display groups of hardy plants, brought on into flower and staged in February and March before the planting season begins. Groups of ornamental evergreen shrubs, properly named, or of hardy plants for the rock garden, the latter exhibited in pots, in flower, are very "fetching" at the earlier Spring shows. Orders could also be booked now for early bulbous Irises like Danfordias, reticulata, Bucharica, histrioides major, or species of Dutch Crocuses, Galanthus, hardy Primulas, etc., etc., if these were effectively exhibited.'even where the plants or bulbs are not delivered until the Autumn. The florists' mart and exchange is The Flohists' Exchange — no tickets needed, no railroad journey, no time oft', always at hand, saves endless maihng, encircles the whole trade, is complete and cosmopobtan. What is the shortest period in which a hybrid orchid has flowered from the time of sowing the seed? It would seem as though the new Spathoglottis edinensis holds the record, as it germinated, made its growth and flowered all within eleven months. There is a notable dearth of Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens glauca.) Plants about 2ft. high sell retail at $5 each. This may give rise to the planting of more of the Engehnann Spruce (Picea Engelmannii), which, while not so beautiful, is still very ornamental and is absolutely hardy in every part of the country. The price quoted in the foregomg paragraph for a small plant of Blue Spruce would be considered highly atctptable in European nurseries. Our friends there are insistent on the urgent need for combination among themselves with a view to a general rise in the price of nursery products. In one of the papers issued by the Department of Agriculture at Washington there is one dealing with the farmer's house. "The average annual net income of a farmer today, after deducting five per cent, interest on his investment, is less than $400. But his home may be made attractive by the intelligent use of vines, shrubs and trees, and may become one of the prettiest spots in the landscape." There are plenty of hardy and quick growing trees and shrubs the farmer could use, and their cost need scarcely be considered in comparison with the comfort and pleasure they would furnish. It seems somewhat strange that retail florists have not adopted the "grass rug" creation for their window dress- ing. What, is the grass rug? I have been accustomed to seeing it for a year or two and found it again in Galvin's store on Fifth ave. the other day. It is a rug made by sowmg the seeds of a neat growing grass (Poa trivialis) on a piece of woolly felt. This felt is kept soaked and is placed in a warm glass house. The seeds speedily germinate and form a thick, beautiful green plushlike sod, and such "sod" can be rolled up like a blanket, or can be wrinkled or spread out smooth at will, and still the close, short grass remains pleasing and attractive, lasting in a good presentable condition for three weeks if kept duly moistened. The "grass rug" is sold by the square foot. When orchids are mentioned, the public involuntarily and invariably thinks of something that is expensive. But many genera and species are less costly than a good Dracaena, Pandanus or a Kentia. However, this does not apply to all orchids as the following prices sliow : Miltonia vexillaria Memoria G. D. Owen, $630 ; Cat- tleya Triana; Grand Monarch, $525; C. T. The Premier, $139; C. T. Mooreana, $155; Odontoglossum crispum Queen Empress, $155; O. Ossulstonii, Shrubbery var., $189; O. crispum Magnum Bonum, $199; O. Pescatorei Duchess of Westminster, $220; O. crispum virginale Madonna, $68; O. crispum xanthotes Snow Queen, $84; Miltonia vexillaria Chelseaensis, $120; Lselio-cattleya Golden Glory, $136; L.-c. Felicia, $68; Cattleya gigas Frau Melanie Beyrodt, $39; and Cypripedium Elatior, Shrubbery var., $T9. It may sound anathema to the out and out democrat to suggest that American gardening will only begin to develop widely when greater privacy prevails around the dwelling, but that is our sincere conviction. We believe in nothing on this earth more strongly than that. Only when we plant more hedges can we begin to garden on the best decorative lines. When every stray dog, sheep, ox or colt can wander over a man's lot, it is scarcely likely that he will "garden finely." And this is not to be understood to imply that every stranger without the gates would be precluded from viewing the beauties within. Quite the reverse. But having your shelter belts and your ornamental hedges the gentlest of all arts can then be carried on in that peace and semi-seclusion that is dear to the heart of the home- lover^ and you give yourself a first real chance to plan out beds, borders and effective cozy features. Sholtld tlie niembers of the trade press be excluded from an exhibition hall while the judging is going on? Our own opinion is a very decided No. All these years the press men have held the confidence of the trade and have seldom or never betrayed the trust reposed in them, and to place an obstacle in the may of their carrying out their duties is, to say the least, decidedly ungracious and ungenerous. The judges need not be inconvenienced nor self-conscious because three or perhaps four, trade press men are making notes quietly in the same room with them. The press stands proxy for many thousands who eagerly await the news from the shows, and the societies owe more than they can ever estimate, to the influence and good work of the press. To make a re- porter take notes in a crowd causes him to be a nuisance to many, gives hira personal embarrassment and makes him greatly liable to make mistakes. Concerning Novelties Editor The Florists' Exchange: One of the most interesting and fascinating features of the various catalogs and trade lists is the section devoted to the description of novelties. Many novelties are often boomed as certain to sup- plant well tried and proved varieties in their class. This, however, does not always materialize, and for various reasons a widely heralded novelty may scarcely be heard of after its first season or so. Judging by a statement in a recent issue there is reason to believe that sometimes a good novelty may be too hastily condemned, and the introducer soundly abused, when it does not reach expectations under tl^ orthodox mode of treatment. This shows how advisable it is, when disseminating a novelty, for the introducer to advise each purchaser as to the cultural treatment it may call for out of the ordinary, rather than wait until after complaints have been made. The average commercial grower cannot afford to invest heavily in a- novelty and then have to experiment to find out how to grow it successfully. Therefore it would be of mutual enefit to make known any special cultural details concerning a new introduction at the time of its dis- tribution. Portland, Conn. H. E. Downee. European Myrtle Editor The Florists' Exchange; In a recent issue of the Florists' Exchange you men- tioned the European Myrtle and the use of it. I would like to tell you that Myrtus communis is a traditional plant. Poles, Russians, Bohemians, Hungarians, East and West Germans, and some of the Scandinavians, use it for %veddings, and no bride would go to the altar unless she had a Uttle wreath made of it to be worn on the top of her head, and the veil must be dressed ivith it. Instead of MyriophyUum asparagoides that we use here for dressing the veil, the people in the above mentioned coun- tries use M. commimis. Furthermore the Hebrews must have sprays of either communis or latifolia or Eugenia Ugni for their New Year or Yom Kippur. Adult male Hebrews carry palm to the synagogue. This palm is made up of a long leaf of Phoenix dactybfera (Leeleff in Hebrew), and a sprig of any of the above mentioned Myrtles at- tached to it. If anybody can succeed in growing any of the Myrtles with three leaves he can get almost any price for them. Rabbis and the wealthy Jews hunt all over the country for this kind. In Europe we have no difliculty to grow them with three leaves, but here I have tried everything. I grow about 2000 of both varieties and dispose of them yearly. I cannot understand why it is, as I find many cuttings with three leaves, but as soon as they start to grow they change with two leaves. Brooklyn, N. Y. C. Mabtanski. Mrs. H. B. Beatty A telegram from Richmond, Va., Feb. 18, announces the death of Mrs. Beatty, wife of H. B. Beatty, who was treasurer of the S. A. F. and O. H. from 1895 to 1909 inclusive. We are unable to give details in this issue save that the funeral services were to be con- ducted at Oil City, Pa., on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 20. Mrs. Beatty was an exceptional woman, her person- ality being pleasingly attractive, above the average. Booth Tarkington called her the queen of women In that her breadth of kindly feeling was such that she was never heard to say an unkind word of anyone but always there was some good quality she could discern in each and every one. Mrs. Beatty was a charter member of the Ladies' S. A. F., being present at the inauguration meeting in Philadelphia, August, 1907. The many ladies of that organization, as also the members of the S. A. F. itself, who were personally acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Beatty and who knew the devotion of one to the other, will, we feel sure, join with us in condolences to the afflicted survivor. 436 The Florists^ Exchange International Flower Show Prize Schedule of the Spring Exhibition at the New Grand Central Palace, New York City, opening March 21, 1914, and closing March 28. Carnations Commercial Growers ms flesh pink, being those shades flesh or salmon color 15. { ms light pinli, being those shades pink verging on the true pink, Mrs. C. Vi. 15.00 10.00 decidedly L colors specified above Sweepstakes 1 Carnation Society epstakes 00 flowers ; and its bronze medal for of flowers shown in the same Commercial Growers blooms White Wonder $6.00 blooms any other white sort 6.00 blooms Enchantress 6.00 blooms any other flesh pink 6.00 blooms Gloriosa 6.00 blooms any other light pink 6.00 blooms Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 blooms any other dark pink 6.00 50 blooms any yell 50 blooms any other color from colors specified Private Growers te variegated 6.00 yellow variegated. 6.00 ■ idedly distinct Rosette, etc. 25 blooms red or scarlet, to include shades generally classed in those col 25 bio 6.00 elude all shades variegated '..'. 6.00 ther color decidedly dii ' from colors specified above 6.00 Collection of three varieties, 25 of each.. 15. 00 Collection of £ ' ' 10.00 ?%^ s,r2of ( Cominercial Growers To be staered Friday, Marcll 27 Best display of Carnation blooms covering 150 of space and to contain not less than 500 nor more 1000 blooms. Quality of bloom, artistic and general effect to be considered in ms Decorative greens of any kind, including mltted — 1st, $200.00; 2d, $100.00; 3d, $50.( ■D._i _, „ .,_..- _... ^^ exceed 300 blooms. ed. Quality of bloom, ■al effect to be con- intended to give the making this display. Best One exhibitor Decorativi of earn varieties may reen of any lay be used, __ feature. Vase $50.00; 2a, $35. kind, ribbons, any other 3d, supplii $25.0( Private Growers e of Carnations, not to exceed 160 blooms. ■e varieties may be used. Quality of bloom. angement, and general effect to be considered aking; awards. It is intended to give the exhibitor widest latitude m malung this display. Decorative accesssories may be . , feature. "Vase to be supplied by the exhib $25.00; 2a, $16.00; Sd, $10.00. Orchids are to be staged Saturday, March 21. predominant Private Growers To be stag-ed Saturday, Marcli 21 cut orchids. Best display of 25 only one species or variety in a vase, rranged for effect, quality of bloom, ---- — ■- arrangement, and general Tbe Preliminary Plant Schedule was published In these columns July 26, 1913, pages 171 and 172. The Cut Flower Divisions of the American Rose Society*s Schedule were published in our issue of Dec. 20, 1913, pages 1420 and l'^21. Balance of the schedule is as given below. of any other Orchid i Special Prizes for Cut Roses Commercial Growers To be stag'ed Monday, Marcli 23 Tbe Secretary's Prize Hammond, secretary of the Ameri Harry O. May, treasurer of ciety, offers for the best 25 bl nated variety of Roses, $25.00. The Treasurer's Prize , treasurer of the American Rose of any undisse open to all private garden American Rose Society, $2o.ou. Special Prizes for Rose Plants Commercial Growers To be stag-ed Saturday, March 21 The executive coi ciety offers for the I Wichuraiana or Rambler Roses, Points to be considered: Perfection of culture, skill of plant and perfection plants. Tbe Toronto Hortionltural Society's Prize Horticultural Society of Toronto, Canada, offers ,e best display of hardy outdoor Roses grown in ts silver and bronze medals. Anton Scbultbeis' Prize Dn Schultheis of College Point, N. T., offers for The Mrs. Gertrude M. Hubbard gold medal will be warded Monday, March 23. Mrs. Hubbard presented the American Rose Society le sum of $250.00 as a permanent fund, the interest ery five years to provide a gold medal "" ^'' originator of the best to be awarded tb Rose, which be of period of five ye Rose scoring less A silver medal the same conditio 85 points. It is further ordered that the entries in the competiti tary of the Society before 1 origin, ' 1914 d. The be awarded to the complete in be filed wit s of all aedal is Sweet Peas Commercial Growers To be stag-ed "Wednesday, March 100 sprays bicolor 100 sprays white sprays blue or purple. 100 sprays light lavende 100 sprays any other color. .$6.00 $4.00 $2.00 60 sprays pink or salmon 6.00 4.00 50 sprays blue or purple 6.00 4.00 50 sprays red or salmon 6.00 4.00 60 sprays cream pink 1.00 4.00 2.0 - . - . -... 2.00 „ jf Ijselia, any variety 3.00 2.00 Flowering stem of Ltelio-Cattleya or hybrid Cattleya, any variety 3.00 2.00 Flowering stem of Dendrobrium, any var. . 3.00 2.00 Flowering spray of Odontoglossum, any variety 3.00 2.00 Flowering spray of Oncidium, any variety. 3.00 2.00 Flowering spray of Phalsenopsis, any var. 3.00 2.00 "' >wering spray of "Vanda, any variety... 3.00 2.00 , _^. ..,__.. — ^.j^jjj ^j^^j, 00 2.00 pubUshed July 26, added; Specimen 50 sprays light lavender 60 sprays dark lavender .... 50 sprays orange 6.66 4.00 i: 00 50 sprays any other color 6.00 4.00 2.00 American Sweet Pea Society's Prizes For an unusual exhibit of Sweet Peas of exceptional nerit — First prize, gold medal; second prize, silver varieties. ■W. Atlee Burpee & Co.'s Prize For the largest and finest display of Sweet Peas: Sun -Silv Scbedule for Orchid plants 1913, page 171. To the above hi plant, any variety other than the above — 1st, $10, 2d, $5.00. (The prize list for Cut Roses was published in our is.sue of Dec. 20, page 1421. These are to be staged Monday, March 23. We reprint in full the special prizes. The Rose exhibit is with the co-operation and under the management of the American Rose Society.) Best Display Cut Roses Commercial Growers To be stag-ed Thursday, March 26 Best display of cut Roses covering 200 sq. ft. of space, and to contain not less than 500 nor more than 1000 blooms. Quality of bloom, artistic arrangement and general effect to be considered in making awards. Decorative green of any kind, including plants, per- mitted— 1st, $200.00; 2d, $150.00; 3d, $100.00. e— Gold CoUe medal. Private Growers Arthur T. Boddington's Prize Display of not less than six varieties, 25 sprays in each vase — Silver medal and $15.00 and $10.00. George T. Schuneman's Prize Best six vases Sweet Peas, six varieties, 12 sprays in each vase— 1st, $12.00; 2d, $8.00; 3d, $5.00. Table Decoration For best dinner table decoration. Sweet Peas exclu- green may be used. Table to be supplied Miscellaneous Ctrr Flowees and Oechids, to be ex- hibited by commercial growers, prize list of wiiich was published in our issue of Jan. 31, 1914, will be staged on Saturday, March 21. (Single and double "Violets will be staged on Wednesday, March 25.) Additional Plant Premiums Private Growers Margu 2d 3 plants $15.00 iviarguerites, specimen plant 10.00 5.00 Spirjea or Astilbe, 6 plants, not less than two varieties 6.00 3.00 Primula obconica, 12 plants 10.00 5.00 Selaginella, specimen plant, any variety.. 5.00 3.00 Miscellaneous Plants Strawberries in pots, 12 pots, in fruit 10.00 5.00 Spice Garden 26.00 New York Spring Flower Show Secretary John Young, 53 W. 28th st, reports that orders are already coming in for trade tickets for the Spring Flower Show, to be held in New Grand Central Palace, New York City from March 21 to 28. These tickets are for sale to the trade in quantities of from 20 to 100 at 25c. each, and in lots of 100 or more at 20c. each. New York State Vegetable Growers' Association The annual meeting of the New York State Vegetable Growers' Association was held in the Agricultural Bldg., Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., from Tuesday, Feb. 10, to Thursdaj', Feb. 12. A number of very interesting papers were read, and instructive discussions followed. On Wednesday was held the business session of the as- sociation, at which the following officers were elected: President, Henry Greft'rath of So. Lima, N. Y.; vice- president, S. T. Cook, Silver Creek, N. Y.; secretary, Paul Work, Ithaca, N. Y.; treasurer, C. H. Aldrich, Mattituck. The most important development in connection with this meeting was the putting into effect, of a plan for the affiliation of local organizations in New York State. There were said to be about fifteen local bodies, made up of groups of vegetable growers, some of them almost purely social associations and others active commercial organizations, doing as much as $150,000 worth of busi- ness a year in buying and selling. There was formed a Federation Council, which is to consist of one member from each affiliated association, and this council is to be somewhat on the lines of a clearing house for ideas that will make for the progress of these local groups, and of the business as a whole in the State. S. J. Cook, the newly elected vice-president, is one of the leaders in the movement, which gives promise of a splendid de- velopment. The seed service of the association has attracted a good deal of attention. The association tmaercakes to dis- cover wherever it can reliable sources of vegetable seeds, and to make these available to its members. For the first time the association held a banquet, which took place Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, in Sibley Hall, at which 106 diners were present. In connection with the meeting, the members of the National Potato Association attended the various lec- tures and discussions. Some of the topics of particular interest to the vege- table grower were "Crops Under Glass," by Paul Work; "Greenhouse Cucumbers," by F. J. Zuck; "Good Seeds," and "The Vegetable Forcing Business," both by R. L. Watts. February 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 437 RETAIL DEPARTMENT The Retailing of Flowers ft ^^^^OHE paper by Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, ^/^^!|^ whicli was read before tiie New York State I ^^Hm Federation of Floral Clubs at Ithaca, last ^^^^^ vveek, and which we published on pages 383-4-5-e, has received a large amount of attention, as it was certain to. Some of the points might well bear repetition, or at all events should be empha- sized. BIr. Bertermann began by saying that there were five salient points in the retailing of flowers, these being iirst, indoor trimming; second salesmanship third con- structive arrangement; fourth, dehver) and fifth adver- tishig. When all these are considered and organized har moniously the best results are obtained. He had much to say of the value of refreshing Hi'nclow arrangements which .sliould be changed at short in lrr\als. No other business so liiuls itself to the production of line window effects as does that of the florist, because the goods the retailer handles are changing with the different seasons. A beautiful window arrangement is also one of the best forms of advertising, al belt a conservative form of advertising, but it is well known that the effect of those line displays that one sees on Fifth ave.," New York at hob day times is carried in word or memory all over the coun- try to far distant points .'Viiother matter touched u]ion by JVIr. Bertermann was the desirability of stimulating interest and resultant sales by the introduction of novelties, either in the form of flowers, or plants, or florists' acces sories, such as baskets, chif- fons, vases and other things These all create an interest, and the wealthy flower buj ing public readily turns to any thing novel, so long as it is also attractive. Prompt delivery of orders is another important matter, and the larger stores, of course, employ the automobile , in big cities these have become a necessity, and to show the scientific and thoroughly busi- nesslike basis on which Mr Bertermann conducts his busL ness, he furnished figures of the number of messengers re- quired for every auto that is in the service. "Four mes sengers should be required for every auto in service. The average price of a package delivered by messenger in cities over 50,000 population is twenty-five cents; that by au- tomobile thirty-five to sixty cents. By the use of both the cost is cut to a satisfactory figure of thirty to forty cents- per package." The telegraphing of orders is still another point. "A crude estimate of the amount of flower orders, in and outbound throughout the country, places the same at over a million dollars annually. The amount of tele- graph business transacted by a first-class flower shop in a city of over 200,000 approximates $7000 to $8000 annually. When it is considered that only one in twenty- five of the public is aware at present of this method of being represented, it is only logical to conclude that the opportunity is a good one." One of the primarily important matters of course, in all business enterprises, is that of salesmanship. Every- thing else might be first-class, and yet good results might . not be obtained, if the salesmanship is faulty. "Sales- much the entire outcome financially. A good salesman must be able to satisfy at all times. To win trade and maintain it under all sorts of circumstances demands bright, energetic thought and action. One needs be a shrewd judge of human character, be courteous and find friends upon all occasions, be able to formulate new ideas in the use of flowers, and outclass competitors in the art of merchandising them." A warning was issued against the too liberal use of costly flowers in making up, as it was easy to give away $10 worth of flowers in an $8 arrangement. Then in regard to the matter of profit and cost, espe- cially where the grower was also a retailer, Mr. Berter- mann suggested that the store dealer should figure at least 100 per cent, above the cost in disposing of flowers, while the grower should also charge from 40 per cent, to 75 per cent, as his margin. Many growers fail to make a proper charge on the growing end, and conse- cessories, the wage question, rent, rates, taxes, collect- ing accounts, cost of auto vs. horse wagon as delivery agencies, the desirabihty of exhibitmg at flower shows, and the furnishing of comparative tables of cost of making certain designs and the effectiveness or value of such designs; but this would mean a book, and Mr. Bertermann is a very busy man. We all thank him for his masterly essay. St. Valentine's Day in New York f. St. Valentine's Day Arrangement by Max Schllng. See text this page Owing to the heavy snowfall on Saturday morning — the heaviest fall since the White Christmas of 1912— traffic was enormously impeded and as a result, the de- livery of orders was much retarded. This put a great strain upon the Staff of mes- sengers of our various flo- rists, and in a considerable measure interfered with the morning trade. Of course, there were extra sales, but had the weather been open or -fair, business would cer- tainly have been brighter. At Max Schling's, owing to the inability of the automo- biles to plow tnrough the snow, seventeen extra mes- sengers had to be engaged, and every man and woman was kept busy in the store. A. Warendorff at 1193 Broad- way, was also up to his eyes in decorative work, but George M. Stumpp reported business as rather quiet. There were comparatively few really distinctive floral valentines. One or two of these are illustrated. At A. Warendortt's, 1193 Broadway, there was a large heart of dark crimson Car- nations, convex in its shape, and having a fancy lace pa- per edging. Across the cen- ter was a spray of Forget- menot, a pale blue silk rib- bon bow, and two red Rose- buds. Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St., had some valentine pieces, one of which was in the form of a big handsome vaseful of Snapdragons, HUlingdon and Radiance Roses, Leucothoe sprays and Asparagus plu- mosus, whUe the special sig- nificance of this presentation posy was emphasized by the heart of single Violets that was attached at one side, high up, and also a corsage bouquet of double Violets that could be detached and worn. The vase was rather tall, and was wrapped in green crepe paper. A more imposing valentine offering was seen at the store of Geo. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth ave., where a basket of long parallelogram shape, covered in pink crepe paper. quently they do not achieve the results that they are en- titled to. "The most accurate percentage obtainable as to the cost of selling flowers would leave a varying lot of figures on the hands of the aspirant selling them, but a fair distribution as gained from innumerable conversa- tions, comparisons and experience would be as follows; Material, 50 per cent.; delivery, 6 per cent.; advertising, 4 per cent.; rental, 5 per cent.; light, heat, boxes, tele- grams, telephone, moss wire work, accessories, 6 per cent.; wages, 14 per cent.; loss in flowers, 3 per cent.; miscellaneous, 3 per cent., leaving a much varying margin profit of 10 per cent." In the foregoing there are some large matters touched upon. How excellent it would be if Mr. Bertermann manship, the all important factor in disposing of flowers, could be induced to go into greater detail on the strictly is too many times underestimated. On it depends very retailing side of the business, discussing the cost of ac- by the wonderfully artistic window displays. and adorned with pink rib- bon bows to match, was filled with pink Tulips. An arch of Pussy Willow was formed over the Tulips very beautifully, and from the top was suspended one of the new Birch bark hearts pierced with a gilded arrow and having a little bouquet of Sweet Peas above. Handsome Pine cones laid upon the folds of the paper covering gave a note of character and romanticity to the arrangement, added to which there were large silk-worm moths as another interesting Chicago and St. Valentine's Day 438 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 1 Florists in good standing througho 1 their local advertiser In these columns; thus avail >f the opportunities for extension of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by. 'tele- graph to any part of the country. When the d "- ^ Albany, n.y. ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered any part of Albany ; atisfaction guaranteed ^^^ Riirni nnd St. Afinea Cen ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N, Y. ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to < out-of-town orders. Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. SCHENECTADY. N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. Choice Cut Floweri for all occasions delivered promptly anywhere BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street . _ accept wire orders, . charges coUect. BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Carbone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street I50ST0N, MASS. 124 Tremont Street > rr.vrr all New England poin 5 steamers a specialty. BOSTON, MASS. ,<7-43 lirDmfield St. ■Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" We cover all New It is difficult to make a word picture of the striking combinations and ingenuity displayed. One of our lead- ing florists had an especially novel window. The first thing that struck the eye was an immense gilded column surmounted with cupids, which stood in the right hand corner and was surrounded with palms and ferns. On the glass doors at back, gilded art plaques with cupid heads were suspended by wide red satin ribbon. In between these, strings of Smilax were suspended, and an occasional basket of the wall pocket order filled with Spring flowers. Gilded cupids were also suspended from the ceiling among greens. At the left, mounted on ati improvised pedestal, covered with green silk plush, stood a beautiful French handle basket filled with Jonquils, yeUow Tulips, Valley and so forth. It was the usual Spring variety design, but the color predominating was yellow, which was the keynote of the entire window. Just a little bit to the left center of the window stood a piece of statuary in gold representing cupid riding a goat. The goat was the size of a good Irish setter dog and the cupid of corresponding size. Around this, different de- signs of baskets and bouquets were shown all ready to send. Each and every one had its finish of ribbon and the gilded arrows. The arrows were of good size, and very artistically made. Directly in the foreground a dainty glass centerpiece in tiers displayed some fine specimens of Cattleyas. The window attracted a good crowd and was greatly admired. Another display, which was also a winning one, had for its background an immense , immortelle heart mounted on a red background. At the top and lower parts streamers of narrow ribbons were attached and run across the window. From the point of the heart radi- ated another lot of streamers, and these were caught by an artistic piece of cupid statuary, which being gilded, lent a striking contrast to the richness of the red color scheme. Directly in front of cupid stood a handsome vase of Fireflame Roses. In among the palms and ferns which finished this artistic window stood heart shaped boxes webbed in with red ribbon streamers. French nosegays and those of Colonial design, arranged par- ticularly for the occasion with a bevy of all the finest Spring flowers obtainable, lent a finish to a most artistic St. Valentine window display. White Lilac bushes and small pink flowering Almond trees were also choice offerings for the discriminating buver; also Violet heart shaped work baskets, lined with the same dainty colored silk, were filled with Cattleyas, and brought satisfactory prices. A great many fine Vio- let bunches were displayed by another leading shop. These were arranged in various shapes; some had a single Cattleya, others a few sprigs of Valley, tied with a violet ribbon. A number of very attractive heart shaped Violet boxes were shown at the side, in which the bunches would be sent to any part of the country. These had St. Valentine emblems upon the cover and suitable inscriptions. Some of our florists who did not resort to any special design, had immense red hearts printed on their regular stock, and some had strings of tiny red hearts, on each of which was a letter of St. Valentine, and when taken out of the box the recipient would first read the greeting on the hearts. Others only scattered a few red hearts in every box they sent out. I am convinced that nearly every one of our florists had some little souvenir to inclose with every box, for the spirit of h't. Valentine seemed to prevail" everywhere. In a very recent wedding the decorations were all Spring flowers and trailing vines. The pews were marked with blossoming flowers in baskets, supported by tall columns. Tulips and Easter LiUes and greens were heaped high about the chancel background of memiiial windows. "Gardenias, orchids and Lily of the Valley fnrmed the bridal bouquet. The. bridesmaids carri.d Tosca bouquets of lavender orchids. The gowns being of the orchid tints, made the efl'ect one of extreme beauty. The slight bluish tone of the Cattleyas was carried out very harmoniotisly in the Springlike dresses worn by the liride.'-maids. ' One striking feature af all oiir fashionable weddings seems to be the exaggerated size of the bou- quets carried. De Corateur. The Florists' Round Table No. 3 ^^ iMi ^ Brooklyn, N. Y nji^ Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 ■LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and her Western New York cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. . Florists* Telegraph Delivery Associa'-^'-'i Burlington, Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to CAMBRIDGE MASS. . . Flowers for Harvard ILOWERSHOP I^addiffe and Wellealey CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leadlnt Florist 100,000 feet of glass <^i^^0> Flowere ™Sr 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Ckiuiteslea Extended to all Florista CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER (eDKa(@DKiRa/K\TrD, ®, FOURTH STREET Brooklyn. New York and vicinity. Business Methods Are Needed 3|F one were asked to make a frank criticism of the business, and to suggest wherein the florists as a whole make the worst showing, the answer would have to be, "The florist is too much of an artisan and not enough of a business man." And it must be admitted that such a statement would be fairly correct, taking the trade THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE J§pAmsJm ^^Xr- * 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO iiUed. Pernnal February 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 439 COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street ©»e DENVER, COLO. iPark floral Co. '-^t'^^^^^^ 1643 Broadway .„^'^f?J'4";±'„^^I^ lied by Ezprcas. Urdm promptly mIecL iJsual discounta. 'e^SoTi DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratiot Avenue 'dl North Shore towns. fPa^SOn ihe Florist Elmira, rVr*"^ ^ 107 W. MARKET ST. iN • Y . iDeliverles to Ithaca, Binghamton, HorneiJ, Corning and other points. jy| Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. j EL PASO, TEXAS <^^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND KAPIDS, MICH- at large. Here and there are exceptional men who conduct their businesses as businesses, and whose meth- ods are not open to criticism of an unfavorable liind. But the average retailer is slovenly about Iseeping his accounts, billing his customers promptly and correctly, and handling other details which deserve attention. The writer Isnows of a large and prosperous florist in a Southern city who supplied the flowers for a birth- day party wliich happened in June. The customer re- ceived the bill for the flowers the following J anuary ! This may sound incredible to some, but it happens to be the absolute truth. Incidentally, the bill was paid, after the customer had done a lot of thinldng and had made some inquiry to determine the facts. Another florist who is worth a good deal of money and is considered a prominent member of the trade in his city, sends out bills which loojs: as though they had been scrawled by a child of seven. The names of the customers are usually misspelled, the addresses are nearly all wrong, and the appearance of the statement should be a source of shame to him. Yet, as the saying goes, he "gets by" with it. The practical side of- the business is obviously im- portant, and the florist who can get out in the shop and malce a design without having to rely on the services of paid help, is to be congratulated upon his ability. But he should remember that he is something more than a worljer in flowers; that he is a business man running a business for the money he can malse out of it. That means careful aggressive methods, up-to- date in every respect, and not the liind referred to, which are certain to cause the florist to lose caste in the eyes of discriminating customers. Special Boxes for Special Occasions Nothing pleases customers so much, apart from the flowers themselves, as care and taste in packing. In this connection an excellent plan is to have special pack- ages for holidays and other occasions out of the ordi- nary. Many florists use boxes decorated with holly designs, etc., during the Christmas season, but seldom carry out the idea at other times. Easter, Thanksgiving, Decoration Day and other occasions when the use of flowers is stimidated should be accompanied by evi- dence on the part of the florist that he realizes the spe- cial nature of the event and has prepared himself for it. The man or woman who ordered flowers to be laid on the soldiers' graves on Memorial Day would probably be pleased to note a box decorated with flags. In cities where both the Union and Confederate soldiers are numerous, and where Memorial Day is observed for both sides, a box showing the Stars and Stripes and the Stars and Bars crossed would make a hne impression, especially as leaders among the survivors of both sides are urging the cultivation of friendship and the wiping out of old scores. The use of the flags would show a recognition of this fact by the florist, and could not fail to produce favorable comment. In the same connection, that of letting the public that the florist is in touch with what is going on, HARTFORD. CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orden Solicited HARTFORD, CONN- GEORGE G. McCLUNlE Hartford, Conn. "FLOWERS" 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses ™?nd°?r HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of <<^Jfete. Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ^ ^M " ( fm Valentine's Day design by Geo. M. Stumpp, New York. See page 437 St. Valentine's Day design by A. Warendorff, New York. See page 437 440 The Florists' Exchange February 21, 1914. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue ±LOWkRS Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. lOHH A. RELI^ER ^ EAST SIXTH STREET .^!^iii:>^ it is worth noting that the member of the trade who decorates his store and attracts faTorabie attention to it on that account is usually the one who gets the busi- ness. Florists who work hard during the Christmas season selling flowers, and yet fail to use a few to em- bellish their own shops, along mth bunting, bells and other appropriate devices, are much hke the shoemaker whose children went barefoot. Opportunities of St. Valentine's Day The old-fashioned valentine has gone out, and the new-fashioned one, flowers or candy or books, has come in. The florist ought to see that the people ot his com- munity, especially the young folks, recognize the ap- propriateness of flowers for gifts on St. Valentines Day, by doing a Uttle advertising, both m the news- papers and through mailing-cards. A little reminder is aU that is needed. <^- "• *- New Members of F. T. D. Since Last Report Lemon, Fred. H., & Co., 1015 Main st., Richmond, NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue Choicest cut flowers and de- signs for all occasions. Steamer and theatre flowers a specialty. Wire me your orders. LEXINGTON, KY. MICHLEIR BiaoSo Co, WUl take care of all orders for Central Kentucky Tailby, J., & Son, Wellesley, Mnss. M. D. REMERS tOiBiWOLILig m. Floral Designs de Luxe The most popular Book of Designs ever compiled and presented for the considera- tion of the Retailer. Price $2.50. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE p.o.bo.i697 New York LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave, o orders for Louisville and sur* territory. A hne stock of flowers always ready. Delivery facilities perfect. NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Unsurpassed Facilities for executing Trade Orders at Steamers and Elsewhere in Greater New York and its Suburbs. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References loo/svi/feMy MOBILE, ALA. 9 Northl,Conception St. . / I~_ _, ,_^ _ ,»«■-». b-v -^.r-r^ GEO. M. STUMPP '^ose.n^Sarcieni^ 'S^ri:.EWYOR.L^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor Correapondence.SoUdted NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. MONTREAL, CAN. ■A^mcO^rrnvry ^^^ ^^ Catharine St., W. the bulk of our rtock,. and aU orders are filled under the delivering flowers < 1 the theatre district and also have e leptional facilities for us your orders; they •nr^ ' & I- Floral Orders litest. Floral Orders Promptly FlUed for LOWELL, MASS. I.AWRENCE, MASS. NASHUA, N. H. and VICINrrY 6 Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. Fresh Flowers and best service, NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries throughout tile State and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. ••If wc say it, we will do it** A. WARENDORFr ARTISTIC. WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MV ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street H\ w n r I D Northampton, Mass. . W. r IB^I-fc^ 5m^Wst «iEr^ Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPfflAT PA. ■ XSi^ IN heart of NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 OurMotto:THE GOLDEN RULE 1 Philadelphia ? We furnish the best, artisticall] We Guarantee Satisfaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue : 48th Street PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. February 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 44] PITTSBURGH, PA. 710 East Diamond St. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses Establbhcd 1875 Leading and most modern Floral Establishment In Western Massachusetts pinsfiaD, MASS. Frederick VIII.. Barbarossa Cedric New York Portland, Oregon Own Stock NcK,rdam. Given to All Orders In this Territory by 347 WASHINGTON ST. saLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. SHOP Bergensf jord. . Olympic La Provence.. Oceania Principello. . . ROVIDENCE, R. I. AND T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. TS 171 WEYBOSSCT ST., PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 ainton Ave., North Flowers delivered Jy in Ri ytcr Bros. %T"' From Baltimore Bulgaria. . . FLOn/STS ; Main S<., West Fuerst Bismarck Winifredian Andania Angli . 21-10.00 a 21-10.00 a :-ll.QOa 1-10.00 a 1-10.00 a W. 19tli St., N. Y, W.24thSt.,N.Y. Bush Dks., Bkyn. W. 15thSt.,N.Y. 33d St., Bkyn. 17tli St., Hoboken 3d St.. Hoboken W. 19th St., N. Y. W. 23d St., N. Y. W. 14thSt..N.Y. W. 16thSt.,N.Y. 3d St., Hoboken 1st St., Hoboken W.24thSt.,N.Y. Bush Dks., Bkyn 31st St., Bkyn. W. 15th St., N. Y 5th St., Hoboken Bkyn. W.34thSt.,N.Y 5-11.00 am. 5- 3.00 pm. 6-10.00 am. Feb. 23- 2. Mch. 4-, 2. Feb. 26-10.0 •• 27-10.0 •■ 28-12.0 -^.y, . ROCKFORD, ILL. ulck service 1 California Flowers ""iT STEAMER SAILINGS WRITE OR WIRE THE CALIFORNIA FLORIST ?Sr^« Mad.-Gib. Alg.-Monaco- Gen.-Nap.- Hamburg Nap.-Gen. Antwerp ushDks. Bush Dks. Pier 38, Bkyn. 1st St., Hoboken W. 23d St., N. Y, rSt.,N.Y (^ E D/^ K CO SYRACUSE, N. Y. " - ■ '-'^ * Onondaga Hotel SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders *■ *^2^««^^^ Burdett Ave. & Hooslck St. 3-11.00 air 5- 10-10.00 anr W. 14thSt.,N.Y Bush Dks. W. 16thSt.,N.Y, B& ADks.,E.Bos B & M'Dks.,Char B&ADks.,E.Bo5 B&ADks.,E.Bos Mystic Whf.,Char B:&MDks.,Char 63 So Wharves 65 So Wharves 19 No. Wharves 1st Street 1st Street 1st Street Havre f^Z„.- Utica, N. Y. funeral emblems Cut flowers Hamburg Liverpool Liverpool London Liverpool Liverpool Antwerp Nap.-Gen. ^rown ^ros. & Co. UmTED Florists, cNsirserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. ^^^^ VANCOUVER, B. C. "^^J^ Bulbs Seeds WASHINGTON D. C. Ittb and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS HOLLYWOOD GARDENS SeattleandNoftiiwest H. h . A. Lange SCRANTON SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1035 Hyde Street Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement Immediate deliveries in Wilkes Barre, Pittston. Carbondale, and aD Northeastern Pennsylvania Towns. 1534 Second Avenue Young's ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass PA. FL<§gt. WORCESTER, MASS. iSl. 407 & 409 Mahi St. SAINT LOUIS, MO. 3520 North Grand Ave* All ordera by Telegraph or Tele phone most carefully executed a once. Floral Designs a Specialty. Worcester, Mass. 3 Pleasant Street <^^ SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Ave. orders for any city i We fin orden for the Twin Northwest. The laiKest stor great variety. Write, wire oj ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. Cities and for all points in the e ia America. Large stock in r pbonc Open night and day. JOHN WALKER 11 South Phelps Street Youngstown, Ohio 442 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms: Cash with Order, The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, ' "' Our charge is 1 Une), set so^d, in without display. n j-hand Mat It. I cts. per line (7 words I )rdinary reading type liki •Jo advt. accepted for les! ct in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). , _ . , Display advts. in these columns, $1.60 per inch. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted, or other advertisements arc to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of Copy must reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street; or P. O. Box 1697, by Ti oigbt to secure insertion in issue of foL Advertisers in the Western States dewing to advertise under initials may save time by having theans^ tive. Jar following , Room 307,143 No. Wabash Av SITUATIONS WANTED Superintendent or Manager Superintendent of Castle Go stone, N. Y.. two of the largest estates in New York; big prize winner in every de- partment; having just completed a large landscape contract, is open for engagement fli Superintendent of estate, parks or land- " manager of large commercial proposition ability, connection, and European and American experience^ commands good salary. Charter president of American Sweet Pea Society and past president of New York Florist Club. Box 95, South Kortrlght, N. Y. LANDSCAPE GARDENER Wishes position as superintendent or manager, good experience to all branches. and advising as to layout of grounds, aking up plans for are The - " * " Florists' Exchange. Situation Wanted Storeman, decorator, designer, accustomed to' first-class trade, de- sires position at once. 15 years' experience. Address X. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED As Head Gardener or Superintendent Swedish, aged 27, married, no children, 12 years* practical experience on up-to-date private estates in this country. Best of references as to ability and character. Open for engagement after March ^Address V. H., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Gardener, German, 35, married, no children; 19 years* practical experi- ence in vegetables, flowers, herbaceous borders, shrubs, lawns, landscaping, fruits, tree-surgery, good designer and decorator, greenhouses, hotbeds and coldframes, wishes charge of p 1 designer and decorator, greenhou; les, wishes position to Exchange. nded; Dutch, English, Ger grow first-class cut flowers in and^ outdoors, pot, bedding and specimen plants, and can take care of herbaceous borders, etc.; able to take full charge in absence of the gardener. Address X. B., care The Florists* Ex- I, 33 years of age; glass where the highest grade of stuff is wanted and full charge is advantage. Refer- ; The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Scotchman, aged 29, married, no family; 12 years* experience in growing flowers, shrubs, fruit, vegetables, both inside and outside; desires to take charge of private estate; honest, sober and reliable. ^ Best of refer- ences. Please state particulars in first letter. Belmont, Mass. Continued to Next Column SITUATIONS WANTED ged 23, Gei the florist business; wishes a position as a section man on a good place or charge of growing in a medium small place. State particulars in first letter. Address X. F., care The Florists' Exchange, 143 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. SITUATION WANTED— By Head Gardener, German, 34, small family; 20 years' experience in greenhouses; vegetables, fruits, farmmg and everything pertaining to private estates. Best reference. Address L. K., P. O. Box 354, Far Rockaway, L. I.. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By Europea. lener, married, aged 30; te or commercial place; 11 : SITUATION WANTED— By head working i dener, German, single, aged 42; life in all branchesof gardemng under glass ana outsiae- expert in growing vegetables and perennials; pri- vate or commercial place. References. Address X. A., care The Florists' Exchange. aged 38, German, single. 3articulars In first letter. Florist, care of Adolph 2834 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— Young man, 30 years of age; desires inside position with seed house. New York firm preferred. 12 years' experience selling, buying, advertising, office detail, etc. For further particulars address R. N., 25 Stendel Ave., Newark, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By first-class grower of pot plants and cut flowers. A-1 propagator; able to take full charge; ' " '"' SITUATION WANTED— Young man, English, 23; would like steady position m florist store m New York. Greenhouse experience, steady and sober. Apply Robt. O. Anabel, 122 Ravine Ave., Yonkers. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By i •hargeof gentleman's private place, where 6 to 8 men are employed. Practical experience in all branches; well recommended; English, aged 31. Address V. K., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Gerir Address Florist, I New York Cit SITUATION WANTED— As glass; 8 years' experience in F 'Nfums and general greenhouse Address Thos. Kennelly, 196th i ington Ave., New York. 'Snatlin" ts; aged 23. SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gi house man; 17 years' experience in all bran of the trade; desires position on private or i mercial place. Address X. J., care The Floi Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a young man 25 years of age; 10 years' experience m general greenhouse work. Also grower of Orchids, Carna- tions, Roses, 'Mums, Bedding plants. Address X. K., care The Florists' Exchange. .w».^ ..... ".. appreciated. Give particular: first letter. Best references. Address X. C, The Florists' Exchange. ^iole'ts'^and jOI potted plants charge. Please state WJ P. O. Box 92, Waterto\vn Address C. F.. SITUATION WANTED — By experienced young man 22 years of age, steady, not afraid of work, greenhouses connected with store preferred. First- class references. Address Box 43, Warren Point, N.J. SITUATION WANTED— Landscape architect, technically trained and experienced young man, wishes employment in landscape work tor April and May, near New York or Philadelphia. Address X. D., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By head gardener, to take charge of private place; good recommenda- tions, aged 36; married, one child. Address T. H., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener? English, aged 32; 15 years' experience in all ches; wiQ marry when located. Address X, The Florists' Exchange. Have you tried our Classified columns? They are "the clearing house" of the Trade. Nothing equals them for moving surplus stock quickly. Try a 30c. ad. FAR REACHING One of those 30C. ^*'^- " Please Cyclamen. I have just received an order through The Exchange G. A. Relyea of Poughkeepsie, As a traveling man for one of the largest growers said, " You see The Exchange everywhere. It is without doubt The Trade's Popular Paper." HELP WANTED^^ WAINTED Experienced man to take charge of trial grounds of Seed House. Ad- dress with references, stating wages expected. Box 1449, New York City. Announcement The Mount Hope Cemetery Associa- tion, Florence, S. C, has made a selection of a caretaker. Credentials, etc., sent to me will be returned. A. A. COHEN WANTED A GOOD grower of general stock, especially Carnations, on a modern place near Balti- work. Right party will be worth is proven. Address X. 1 Exchange. stands vegetable plant growing. Give reference and salary expected. Address E. F. White, Box 106, Norfolk, Va. planting and pruning. Please state age, experience and wages desired. Chas. R. Fish & Co., Worcester, Mass. WANTED — An experienced grower of Carnations and Chrysanthemums, able to _ produce A 1 stock as working foreman under direction of em- ployer. Only sober men need apply; also one Address W. H., care The WANTED— Landscape artis nurserv in large city of the Middle West. Must pleasing address, able to approach the secure and execute landscape con- tracts. Urve age, experience, salary desired, etc., in first letter. Address V. F., care The Florists' Exchange. '^ ~' ^ ; man, with . O. Box S2, Great NecTi. L. State references, first letter. Address W. L., care The Florists' WANTED — Experienced man as foreman of range of glass devoted to Rose growing only; raust have thorough knowledge of the business with ability as and furnish best of references. Apply or particulars to W. H. Barton, Madison, r/fSi WANTED— Assistant in greenhouses, single; experienced in Carnations, 'Mums, and general greenhouse stock; must have good references. German, Swede or Dane preferred; S45.00 per month and board. Address, stating nationality, age, etc. Box 91, Scarborough, N. Y. WANTEI>— Single man with little or no experi- ence to learn greenhouse work. State age, na- tionality, experience and lowest wages expected. Board, room and washing furnished. Address Florist, 136 Sunbury St., Mmersville, Pa. Oontlnued to Next Golamn HELP WANTED WANTED— Firet-claas grower, experienced in propagating Carnations and 'Mums. Wages $60.00 per montti. Artliur Cockcroft, Nortlx- port. L. I., N. Y. WANTED — Nurseryman with a knowledge of landscape planting. Apply by letter, stating age and experience, to The Continental Nurseries, Franklin, Mass. WANTED— An assistant in greenhouses with at least two years' experience. German preferred, must be sober. Salary $40.00 per month. J. J. Fallon, Florist, Lynchburg. Va. WANTEE>— Man with some experience growing Chrysanthemums and pot plants on commercial place near New York. Address X. R., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— First-class grower. Do not write, but call at Spiwak & Newman, 2d St. & Anderson Ave., WoodsicTe, L. I., N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS- Brilliantissima and other varieties, suong and healthy, $5.00 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch, Florist" Middle Village.!. I., N. Y. AMPKLOPSIS AMPELOPSIS Veitchii. Boston Ivy, all trans- planted; 3 year, heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. tops, 87.00 per 100; 18 to 24 in. tops, $5.00 per 100. Short tops, heavy roots, $3.00 per'lOO, $25.00 per 1000; 2 year, heavy, 2ii to 4 ft., $6.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft.. $4.00 per 100, $35.00:per 1000; 18 to 24 in., good, SO for $2.00, by mail; $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 by express. All well graded, strong rooted stock. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— 3.inch ex- tra strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 2}i-inch, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. The above are from true greenhouse-grown seed. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St.. New York City. SAPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Ready Feb. 15th, $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Colllngdale Greenhouses, ColUngdale, Pa^ ASPARAGUS— Plumosua and Sprengeri, 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Sunny Side Greei R. F. D. No. 7. Schenectady, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— Fine, 3-in., $4.Q0 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. MUler, Shiremans- APCUBAS AUCUBA Japonica bush plants, 35c. to $2.M each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEGOinAS BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati, 2>i- f. In., from leaf cuttings. Place your order now or May, June and July, 1914, delivery. Will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on appli- cation. R. J. Irwin, 71 West 23d St., N. Y. BOUVARDIAS BOUVARDIA STOCK PLANTS— Single Pink and Red, S6.00 per 100. Orders taken for Rooted Cuttings, ready May and June, 320.00 per 1000. Cash with order. John Holt, North Wales. Pa. CARNATIONS CARNATION CUTTINGS New varieties of best commercial value. January and February deliveries. Place your order now to insure early delivery. Stock guaran- teed. 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 Gloria. Bestpink 12.00 100.00 Matchless. White 12.00 100.00 Philadelphia. Pink 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar 12 00 100.00 Dorner's Scarlet Champion 12.00 100.00 Herald, new red 6.00 60.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 STANDARD VARIETIES Pink Delight $5.00 $40.00 3.60 30.00 Selected nock 3.60 30.00 Benora 3,60 30.00 Eureka. A very fine red 3.60 30.00 White Wonder 3.00 26.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfecrton 3.00 25.00 White Wlnsor 3.00 26.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 26.00 R. P. Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Wlnsor 3.00 25.00 D.Gordon 3.00 26.00 Harlowarden 3.00 26.00 Victory 3.00 26.00 Rosette 3.00 26.00 250 of one variety only at thousand rate. Send Jot my 1914 eompteu list R J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. ENCHANTRESS CARNATION ROOTED CUT- TINGS, 83.00 per 100; 2-in. pots. 84.00 per 100. Ed. A. Lorentz, Middleto^vn. N. Y. Continued to Next Page , February 21, 1914. ^^TOCKFOR^SALE^ CARNATIONS EARLY CARNATION CUTTINGS. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME has proven to be all that was claimed for it last year, and will be in great demand this season. Strong, healthy, well- rooted stock. _ Place your order now for immediate or fumre delivery. 100 1000 Matchless $12.00 SIOO.OO Enchantresl Supreme 6.00 50.00 Northport 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 25.00 Benora (best variegated) 5.00 40.00 White Wonder 3.60 30.00 Gorgeous 12.00 100.00 Gloria (sheU pink) 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagraar (deep crimson) . . . 12.00 100 00 Champion (Domer's new red) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.00 Pink DeUght 6.00 60.00 Eureka 3.60 30.00 The Herald 6.00 60.00 Gloriosa 5.00 40.00 Yellow Prince (Domer's) 10.00 80.00 Yellow Stone (Domer's) 10.00 80.00 White Enchantress 3.00 26.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Alma Ward 3.00 26.00 Salmon Beauty 8.00 60.00 Rosette 3.00 26.00 Enchantros 3.00 25.00 Dorothy Gordon 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Winsor 3.00 25.00 Pocahontas 6.00 50.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Comfort 3.00 26.00 St. Nicholas 3.00 26.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa- NEW RED CARNATION PRINCE EDWARD Early free bloomer. long stem, non-splitter; a most profitable variety. . Rooted Cuttings, J5.00 per 100. A. BEGERONA/ 15th St. & Clinton Ave. NEWARK, N. J. CARNATIONS— Rooted Cutdngs, Enchan- tresa. White Perfection, White Wonder, Beacon, C. W. Ward, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Pink Winsor, White Winsor, May Day, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Select, healthy stock. Ed. Buchtenldrch. Sea CliCF, MRS. C. W. WARD— Plant early and It stands without a rival as the best dark pink Carna- tion In commerce. It Is a bloomer, a shipper and a keeper. 30,000 now In sand; $25.00 per 1000. I can use White Perfection in exchange. Maurice J. Brinton, Christiana Nurseries Christiana, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUniS CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Each season it has been hard for us to take care of orders, as a great many customers did not order until late in the season. This year we ad- vise placing orders early. We have a splendid supply to offer, stock guaranteed. 2M-INCH STOCK. 100 1000 Alice Salomon. Fine, large, early white $12.00 $100.00 Golden Salomon. Light yellow, roort of AUce Salomon 25.00 Indian Summer 35.00 Chieftain. Rose-pink Bonnaffon.. 15.00 Mistletoe. Late white, just right for Thanksgiving 16.00 Smith's Ideal. One of the best late whites 35.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS of above... 12.00 100.00 EXCEPT Alice Salomon 60.00 Golden Salomon 20.00 BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES ROOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. 100 1000 Comoleta. Yellow, Oct. 1 to 16 $3.00 $25.00 Aug. Dasse. Yellow. Nov. 1 3.00 25.00 Wm. Turner. White 3.00 25.00 Chas. Razer. White, Nov. 1 3.00 26.00 Chadwick Improved. White, Nov. 20. 3.00 26.00 W. H. Chadwick. White, Nov. 20. .. . 3.00 26.00 Naomah. White 3.00 25.00 Pacific Supreme. Pink 3.00 25.00 W. R. Brock. Pink 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme. Pink 3.00 26.00 McNeice, Pink 3.00 25.00 Many other varieties. Write for complete list. POMPONS. WHITE— Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New- berry. YELLOW— Merstham Tints, Baby, Qui- nola, Overbrook, Miss Julia, AUentown, Souvenir d'Or. PINK— Fairy Queen, Minta, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— Grown cool and true to name. S1.50 per 100; SI2.50 per 1000. Col. Appleton, Golden Wedding, Pink Show, Wm. Ducfcham, Black Hawk. Unaka, Dr. Enguehard, Chas. Razer, White Bon- naffon, Miss Josephine, White Chadwick, Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme. Yellow Bonnaffon, Nonin. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St.. Trenton. N. J. Continued to Next Calaaan The Florists' Exchange 443 STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS and standard STOCK GUARANTEED. Send for catalogue with full list of descriptions. 100 1000 Alice Saloman. early white $7.00 $60.00 Golden Saloman ($3.00 per doi.).20.00 Chieftain. (Pink like Bonnaffon) , . 12.00 100.00 Indiana Summer. (Bronze Chadwick) 8.00 76.00 hX" Golden Chadwick 3.00 25.00 White Chadwick 3.00 26.00 Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwick). 3.00 25.00 Pink C3em and Ramapo 3.00 25.00 The following rooted cuttings. $3.00 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. WHITE VARIETIES— Eaton, Early Snow. E. h, Chas. Razer, Dec- Gem, Lynnwood »u, .. hite Prick, Nonin. YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton. Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Merry Jane, Brutus, Dolly Dimple, Golden Eagle, Comoleta. PINK VARIETIES— W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink Prick, Winter Cheer, Hirondale. RED VARIETIES— Harwood, CuUingfordii. In- The foUowing. $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per lOOO: WHITE VARlETlts— Ivory. PoUy Rose. White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance. YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (Bonnaffon se- lected stock), yellow Polly Rose. Golden Glow, PINK VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivory, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme. Amorita. Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered 'MUMS, Rooted Cuttings, $2^00 per 100,$17._50 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUM RCKDTED CUTTINGS— Alice Salomon, S8.00 per 100, S76.00 per 1000. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood CINERARIAS CINERARIAS— Half dwarf, large flowering, jusl right for Easter, 4-in., ready for 5-in., 10c. each, $8.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. _^^ CINERARIA GIGANTEA— 6-in., well shaped plants, clean and vigorous, in bud. S25.00 per 100. t Nursery, Corry, Pa. Cash with ordei CYCLAMKNS CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS Giant flowering from very beat strain obtain- able; these are twice transplanted and are sure of giving satisfaction. Early planting will make best plants for nest Christmaa. 100 1000 Bright Chriitmai red $3.50 $30.00 Bright pink 3.60 30.00 Whrte with red eye 3.60 30.00 Pure white 3.60 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandabek) 4.60 40.00 260 or more at 1000 rate. R. J. Irwin. 71 W. 32rd St.. New York, N. Y DAHLIAS— In separate olor. $1.50 ig all types and colors, put up to order, equal amounts of each kind, $2.00 per 100, $17.00 per 1000. Same labeled with name and color, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. AU-round stock, which will produce one or more sprouts. Guarantee satisfaction or no sale. Descriptive Trade List of named Dahlias mailed on applica- tion. W. A. Finger, HicksviUe, L. I., N. Y. Risch, Wholesale Cut Flow Ave., Chicago, 111. DAISY— Marguerites, whit^ well branched, $15.00 per 1 Middletown, N. Y. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra fine, well established, in all varieties, including Cyrtomium and Aspidium, 2)i-in.. $3.00 per 100; strong. 3-in.. $6.00 per 100. COCOS WEDDELLIANA. fine, 2H-m.. $12.00 'Boston ferns, weU established bench plants, $3 50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. R06SEVELT FERRS, best ol the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- pact plant. Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT and BOSTON FERN RUN- NERS, for April and May delivery, nice, clean stock, with 2 to 3 fronds, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 Get busy and place your order now before they are all sold These are extra good value. Sendjfor complete Catalog. R. S. Irwin. 71 W. 23d St., New York City. to Next STOCK FOR SALE FINE BOSTON AND WHITMANI FERNS— Ready for 5 and 6-in. pots, $26.00 per 100. Dracasna Indivisa out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. Paul J. Burgevin, Florist, North Regent St.. Port Chester. N. V. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— S. J. Nl.'^and C. iJ^'ackus, Groton, NT YV GLADIOLUS REMOVAL SALE OF GLADIOLUS Augusta. 1st size, SIO.OO per 1000; 2d size. $8.00 per 1000. Brenchleyensis, 1st size, $8 00 per 1000; 2d size, S6.00 per 1000. America. 2d s&e. $8.00 per 1000. Light x White, 2d size, $5.00 per 1000; 3d size, S3.00 per 1000. Cash with order. August Hofmann, New Hyde Park, L. 1., N. Y. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3000 fine plants in 2)^-in. pots at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per lOOO. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson and Perkins Company, Newark, New York. HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, S1.50-$3.50 each. Large specimens, $5.00-$7.50 each. ■■ - ■ ~ Rutherford, N.J. JuUus Roehrs ( MYRTLE— Vinca Minor, clumps that can bi divided up into 3 to 5 plants, orders taken noTi for early Spring deliveries; $3.60 per 100, S30.0( per 1000. Cash with orders. E. K. Baumann State CoUege. Pa. NURSERY STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET 12 to IS inche! Also A. R. North. A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN NURSERY JUNTSVILIMU MANETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diate delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm.. $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $50.00. No. 2. 3-6 mm.. $8.60_per 1000; 6000 for $40.00. Jack son * Perkin. do7. Newark. New York. charge for packing. Chas. ] O. as good as the best; AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in, $2 per 100. $16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft.. $2.50 per 1 $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., $3.60 per 100. $30.00 1000. Southaide Nurtenes, Chester, Va. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large pla $7.50-$J5.00 each. JuUus Roehrs i Rutherford, N. J. POmSETTIAS .00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Large plants, $8.50 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. The above are extra good value, so get your order in at once. Roman J. Irwin ,71 W. 23d St., N. Y PRIMULA OBCONICA— 5-in., large, weU bal- inced plants in profuse bloom, 25c. Cash with Nursery, Corry, Pa. anced pla order. Hill ROSES — Strong, 2-year-oid grafted plants, bench grown, will be lifted now. They will make fine stock for Spring sales if potted now or for Spring planting. Mrs. A. Ward, Lady Hlllingdon, Kil- larney Queen, White and Pink KiUarney, Rich- ).00 per 1000; 250 of < Waynesboro, Pa. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for 2-in. pots o( the following Roses: Lady Hlllingdon, Rich- mond, Mrs. Taft, Killarney Queen and Pink Killamey. Flushing Rose Gardens, 69 Colden Ave., Rushing, N. Y. to propaga ASPARAGUS HATCHERl SEEDS— $4.00 p. 1000. SeedUngs,76c.perlOO. True greenhous. grown seed. Cash with order. M. Grohmani Wheatfield Greenhouses, North Tonawanda, N. "! 1913 crop, N. HuSd. ated seeds, ,5 lbs. $2.76. SHAMROCK SHAMROCKS— Ex- all please you. Cash. SHAMROCK— Good strong Seedlings, 75c. per 100 postpaid; 2Ji-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. SHAMROCKS— 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash. Geo. A. Relyea, Orchard Place, Pough- keepsie, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True Silver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, ready for Immediate delivery. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 2Ji-In. pot plants. Giant White, 2)i-in., $3.50 per 1.00 per 1000. ready for Immediate dellTerrl T . — ._ „, ,., .„j o. x,-^ Y^^^ (,,jy_ R. J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d Street, SNAPDRAGONS— The best commercial varieties; good, clean stock for planting now; Dark Crim- son. SUver Pink. Dark Pink and Mammoth White. 2M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings. $1 50 per 100. C Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. FOR SALE — Ramaburg, Silver Pink Snapdragons, Rooted Cuttings and 2)i-in. pots, $1.60 and $3.00 per 100. Vincas, 2)i-in. and 3H-in., $2.00 and $5.00 per 100. Cash. Tripp Roral Co, Walton, SNAPDRAGONS— New England SUver Pink and SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, 2Ji-in. stock, good and strong, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. Immediate delivery. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Pa. MISCELLANEOUS COLEUS— Fancy varieties, 10 kinds, per 100. Beauty of Nice, Stocks, $2.50 per 100. Spira;as— Gladstone, 6 full [ of buds, will bloom i and 50c. each; $3.50 and $5.00 pei Hydrangea 'Otaksa, 5-6-7-8-in.' Alexandra. : right I 1. 2. 4. 5, 6 buds per plant. 12}^c. 15-in. tubs, fine specimens, well started for early Spring, $4.00 each. I can spare 500, 5-in. pots of Giganteum Easter Lilies, 2 ft.. 3, 4, 5 blooms per plant, fine stock, buds about H in. long, some larger, 10c. per bud. 100 Sphaea Gladstone Roots, SS.OO. Must have room for Spring stock. Cash with order. G. E. Kopper, Rosendale Nurseries and Greenhouses, R. F. D. 1, Box 63, Schenectady, N. Y. Cycas palm leaves of ail Cycas plants from two tem with 9 ft. spread of 1 ! from 12 i )60in E. Outerbridge, Sunnylands. Bermuda. for catalogue. W. W. Wilmore, Box COLEUS— Golden. Bedder, Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria. Beckwith's Gem, Firebrand, Trailing Queen and afine seedling,. 60c. per Pink En- chantress and Beacon, 82.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N. J. Classified Advertisements continued on page 444 444 The Florists' Exchange STOCIKFORSALE mSCEUiANEOnS 10.000 CANNA ROOTS— Home grown, b beddsr, $1.50 per 100 and up. 10.000 Caladi; Esculentum. Southern grown, best, all sizes, $1 per 100 and up. New Seed. Qematis Paniculata, GERANIUMS— Mme. Salleroi. 2)i-in. pots. S2.C per 100; Rooted Cuttings, Sl.OO per 100. Su Daisies. Rooted Cuttings. Sl-00 per 100. Carnj tions, S3.00 per 100. Hillview Gxeenliouse GENISTAS— 3-in. pots, as larae as the usual 4-in. stock, full of buds, just right for Easter, fine for fillins baskets. $10.00 per 100. Monadnock Greenhouses, Keene, N. H. SALVIA BONFIRE— Strong, healthy plants from seed bed, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. H. F. Morris, - -" .... roCHSlAS— 1500 Little Beauty, j 4-in., pan 2W-in., 83.60 per 100. Cornell and Mayer, Nanticoke, Pa. railing B o. B. M( i. Morrell. Torresdale, Pa. VEGETABLE PLANTS Beets and Lettuce Plants The finest we have ever grown. Now ready for immediate shipment BEET PLANTS. 25c. per 100 ; $1.50 per The Old Dominion Plant Co. Box 106, NORFOLK. VA. Plant Catalogue < STOCK WANTED 'ED — Large quantity of Rooted Carnatit ings; lowest prices, now or later deliver It View Greenhouses, West Hartford, Con FOR EXCHANGE FOR EXCHANGE— 1-year-old Asparagus Plumo- sus; 1-year-old Asparagus Sprengeri. $10.00 per 'Vill exchange for Rootea Cuttings of Carna- John Holt. North Wales. Pa. FOR EXCHANGE— Vincas, 2M-in. and 3M-in. nd Snapdragons. 2J^-in.. for standard Cuttings ^ Tripp Greenhouse Co., Walton, FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— For S1250 in cash b of $5300. Property is located j N. Y., five minutes' walk from ; particulars as to full value of p this equity rests, and of amoum property. list of stock, etc., inquir 113. W. 28th St., New York City. FOR SALE— 8 greenhouses, newly constructed, 30,000 sq. ft. of glass located in oil section of Pennsylvania; gro'wing Roses, Carnations and potted plants; only gas used for fuel, and wells on premises; 6 miles from city on paved road. RetaU store in city of 20,000. Will be sold at low figure. Apply V. V., care The Florists* Exchange. FOR SALE— In an academy town in Massachusetts of 7000 inhabitants, the only florist establish- ment in the town; one acre of ground, 6-room cottage and greenhouse, 80x20, and showhouse, 18x12. To a bright man, an opportunity of a Price, J55.00q. Easy t_erms._ Apply to rwrn"?!?! The Continental Nu Franklin, Mass. FOR RENT OR SALE— A good established green- house business, doing good retail trade in a city of 35.000 people in New York State. All stocked. Address Geo. A. Relyea, Orchard PI., Poughkeep- Address X. S., of ground with , E. Armstrong, Box 7, Danbury, Com FOR SALE— Nine greenhouses, ten at extremely low price; near New • • Address T. N., care 1 lor partici Exchange FOR SALE— A first-class flower shop, ■ fixtures, baskets, vases, etc. Open spection. 996 6th Ave.. New York dty. SUNDRIES FOR SALE GLASS— SiIO, $1.50 boi of 90 panes. Cyprei Hot Bed Sash. 6 ft. 80c. each. C. N. Robii son & Bro., 108 S. Frederick St., Baltlmor Metropolitan Ave., 1 Mat'erial 'Co'.?' 1398 N. Y. FOR SALE— Florist's Ice Boi. latest style, sliding MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO BUY— A tree-moving machine, able to carry trees 12 in. in diameter. Send description and price. Address W. B., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO LEASE OR BUY— SOOOto 15,000 Eas*t CentSf'New^Y^ . ___ C. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO RENT— By reputable grower. about 8000 ft. of glass and small acreage, near New York. Address V. X., care The Florists' Exchange. Pipe Bargains We offer the very lowest prices on both New and Second-Hand All sizes in stock ready for immediate ship- ment. We cut pipe to sketch. Send us your Inquiries and get our prices before buying elsewhere. It will pay you. Eagle Pipe Supply Co., Inc; 29 Howard St., N. Y. City We will move March 1st to our new building 264-266 Randolph St. where we will be fully equipped to take care of our ever in- creasing trade. Four floors devoted to Cut Flowers, Supplies, Green Goods and Wire Works. Address all communica- tions after March 1st to 264-266 Randolph Street Michigan Cut Flower Exchange DETROIT, MICH. GERANIUMS and OTHER STOCK IN FINE SHAPE BLUE AGERATUM 2.25 20.0 TRADESCANTIA. Var. and Green . . 2.00 SMILAX. 3-iiich 2.50 SPRENGERI. 3-inch 5.00 VINCA VarieSata. 3-inch 5.00 VINCA VarieSata. 4-inch 7.00 Cash with order, please. M&GINUS PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Our Advertising Columns „ READ FOR PROFIT USE FOR RESULTS ^ The Market Revived GOOD PLANTS NOW IN GREAT DEMAND AGAIN Look What We Can Offer You-Cheap and Good NEPHROLEPIS Scottii. Boston, Harrisii. Whitmani, Schol- zeli. 7-in. sizes, as big as a washtub, 75c. to $1.00; 5j^-in. and 6-in. (with exception of Whitmani), 35c., 40c., 50c. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 6-in. pans, 35c., 40c., 50c. CYRTOMIUM Falcatum (Holly Fern). 53^-in., 25c. to 35c. FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5-in., 5H-in., 6-in., 7-in. 25c., 35c., 40c., 50C., 75c. ARECA lutescens robusta. 4-in., made up of 3 plants, 25c. KENTIA Fofsteriana and Belmoreana. 5M-in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 40c., 50c.; single, 53^-in., Forstefiana or Bel- moreana, 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c.; Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs, 65 to 75-in. high, S4.00 to $5.00. COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in., 25c.; made up, 30c. PRIMULA Obconica. In bloom, 4-in., loc; 8-in. pans, beautiful, 50c. per pan; PRIMULA Chinensis, high colors, 5j^-in., 20C. CINERAJR.IA Hybridum. Best strain, not in bloom now, good for Easter trade, 3-in., 7c.; 4-in., loc; 5-in., sl4rm., 6-in., 20c., 25c., 35c. ENGLISH IVY. 3-in., 7c.; 4-in., loc. FERNS for dishes. Assorted. 2}^-in., 4c.; 3-in., 6c. For making up 6-in. Fern pans, we have ready that so well known and liked, PTERIS Wilsoni (hard to get) aj^-in., only I4.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN. 53/^-in., 6-in., 35c., 40c., 50c. HYACINTHS. Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse, best white Grand Maitre, lavender blue; King of the Blues, dark blue. Out of coldframe. Our own importation. $10.00 per 100. DOUBLE TULIPS. Variegated. Yellow and red. 3-in. and 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. VON SION NARCISSUS, or DAFFODILS. 3-in. and 51^-in, pots, $3.00 per doz. pots. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, 4, 5, 6, 7 tiers, 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. EASTER Lilies. In bud, loc. per bud, 5 or more buds; 12c. per bud, less than 5 buds. LILIUM Multiflorum. sj^-'m- pots, for Easter blooming, 25c., 35c., 50c. Spiraea Gladstone. In bud, 6-in. and 7-in. pots, 35c., 40c.; 50c., 75c. RHODODENDRONS. 12-in. tubs, full of buds, $1.25 to 1 1.50 HYDRANGEA ^.Otaksa. Some showing buds, i^-in., 6-in., 7-in. pots, 25c., 35c., 40c., 50c., 75c. BEGONIA luminosa. Large plants, 53^-in., 6-in. pots, bright red colors, full^of flowers, ,very showy, $3.00 per doz. FOR EASTER TRADE [We are the only importers of AZALEAS, of which we have made a specialty for the last 25 years. We have the well- known, best double pink Mme. Van der Cruyssen, 53^-in., 6-in., 7-in., 8-in. pots, 60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25, I1.50 to $2. 00. Vervaeneana. Best double rose variegated, large flowering, 5^2-11-. 6-in., 7-in. pots, 6oc., 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00; Niobe and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double variegated; De Schryveriana, double variegated; Apollo, best red; and other well-known varieties; 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk only. Cash with order, please. Please state if you want stock shipped in or out of pots. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower, Importer and Shipper of Pot Plants ) adTt. In the Excbanee February 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 445 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Gold Letter Announcement If you have not bought these good Gold Letters under the new tariff act, then buy now, the prices are low enough. No. 1, Gold Letters, big size, - - $3.50 per 1000 No. 4, Gold Letters, small size, - 2.50 per 1000 Our gold and purple paper script, all in one, saves time to apply on chiffon or ribbon, now $2.50 per hundred words. Our Sunshine Baskets help business along, if you have them filled, ready to sell. A bow of ribbon attached enhances their selling value. Our collection of a $10.00 — $20.00 — $30.00 assortment, and upwards, will make you a satisfied customer. ^^^^^^^^^ High Hats, Small Clay Pipes and Green Dye for Carnations, for St. Patrick's Day H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Reciprocity — Sa^v Indianapolis Valentine's Day aturday IndU lolis proved to be just about the same as ust season. Extremely cold weather and uavy suow was the key to the situation, iu\v.;\ cr, and until Friday noon there was (.ry little business transacted. The gen- ial (lend of. orders seemed to be smaller, tut the volume of business was about ■yuivalent to other years. Blooming jlants. although beautiful and priced right, are not selling ijuite as they did, ind it is difficult sometimes to obtain the iroper margin on them. Every prepara- |ion had been made for St. Valentine's pay, from extensive advertising to beau- iful window displays, and if the store- !aen did the best they could, the result 1 general was satisfactory. The supply f stock, as it always is for the holiday, fas satisfactory, and there is no trouble n obtaining any quantity of it at a fair Novelties in the way of heart haped boxes, special corsage boxes, and nade-up plant work were more remunera- ive. Water baskets and dishes were niversally used, and gave general satis- action to maker up and purchaser. Some f them were so moderately priced that a lirect charge is often not made for them. Trom $1 to $10 is the price of a beau- iful made up water basket of Spring Violets were not in as much demand as former years at $2 per hundred retail, ind 90c. wholesale. Some of them ar- ived in poor condition, and were left on he hands of the dealer. Jonquils at .$1 ler dozen, Freesia at 75c. per bunch, Tu- t 75c. and $1 per dozen, Forgetme- at $1 per dozen sprays, and Pussy iVillows at 60c. per dozen, were among he better selling flowers at retail. Beau- iful sprays of Lilac were readily ac- epted at 35c. to 75c. Both home-grown ind shipped in Lily of the Valley were in ine condition at $3.50 and $4.50 per hun- Ired. Excellent Mignonette is generally een at $3 to $4 per hundred sprays. A few home-grown Cattleyas are being landled at 35c. to 50c. each. The demand or the St. Valentine's Day was not nusual. Orchid-type Sweet Peas were nore numerous, and as a consequence sold in greater quantities than ever >efore. $2 per hundred wholesale and "! to $4 per hundred retail, was the •evading price for them. The writer es no place for the orchid-type of Sweet 3a, and has relegated it to the past as . commercial Winter flower. ] Carnations seem to be giving trouble oecause of the prolonged dark weather. h large percentage of them are splits, Ivith weak stems, and are not remunera- tive to the grower. $4 per hundred was |:he top notch price for them, with a great ot of them selling at $2, $2.50 and $3 iter hundred and poorer grades going at Itl, $1.50 and $2 per hundred. Spring flower boxes ranging in price trom $1 to $5 each were the prime favor- tes for St. Valentine's Day and many dif- ferent styles were used in finishing them. Some of the retail houses used golden ar- rows, some Forgetmenot sprays, others ed hearts and several of them ribbon. Thii- adds much in attracting the general pub- lic who are not regular buyers. Speci- men Rhododendron at $3 to $10, Lilacs at $3 to $6, Azaleas at $2 to $5, Cycla- men $1.50 to $4, and pans of Valley at $1 to $5, were among the most satisfy- ing articles in the plant line. Bulbous stock has seemingly been in better condition than in other years, and has been giving general satisfaction of late. Beautiful pans of Tulips, minia- ture Hyacinths, Crocuses and DatEodile sell well at 75c. to $3 each. Notes A meeting of the Florists' Show Committee of the Indiana State Florists' Ass'n will be held at the Severin Hotel, Tuesday, Feb. 17. A general discussion on flower show matters will take place. Tomlinson Hall Market reports a fair St. Valentine's Day business. Many of the growers were in attendance with plants and a variety of cut flowers. Smith & Young Co. reports a very sat- isfactory business. Alfred Brandt purchased a farm east of Indianapolis, and is full of farmer en- thusiasm. It is generally reported that the Pahud Floral Co. is to operate a store at the corner of Illinois and Ohio sts. Irwin Bertermann has returned from the East, and reports a splendid time with brother florists at Ithaca, N. Y. John Rieman is in the market for a delivery automobile. "There is no use getting around it," Mr. Rieman says. Elyria, 0. The busines; week, ending gratifying to the retailers in this local- ity, without exception. The demand for Spring flowers was quite heavy, and tlie call for small Roses and such stock as Violets and Sweet Peas for making up bouquets was very insistent. Advertis- ing placed in the local papers appeared to have pulled well, and the neat win- dow displays called forth much favorable The L.' C. Hecock Floral Co. had one of its show windows daintily trimmed. As usual, it had a generous stock of as- sorted flowers and plants on hand for this occasion. The Elyria Flower Store reports that its business, ran far above expectations during the latter part of the week, and that the outlook tor the near future is very encouraging. The specialty of a dollar box for St. Valentine's Day proved very popular, as did their corsage bou- quets of Violets and Sweet Peas. Charles Erbardt. the hustling mana- ger of the Lorain Cut Flower Co., states that he is highly pleased with his sales. Though well stocked with all seasonable flowers, his store presented a well cleaned up appearance earlv on Saturday night. The cold weather of the past several days has made heavy demands upon the coal supply, but as yet no losses dne to freezing have been reported. The sup- ply of cut stock bas been tightened up "onsiderably as a consequence, especially Ln the red 'Carnations and Roses. J. MoL. PANSY AND VERBENA BASKETS Snaall size, measure 9 inches long, 6 inches wide, 3 inches deep, put up 500 in a crate. Per 1000 $9.00 Large size, measure 13 inches long, VH mches wide, 4 inches deep, put up 250 in a crate. Per 1000 15.00 Detachable wue handles for either of the above. Per 1000 2.00 Transplanting Boxes, 3^ inches square. Per 1000 2.50 Tiansplantmg Boxes, 4}^ inches square. Per 1000 2.75 Orders entered now either for immediate or future siiipment. Have otiier sizes. Send for descriptive circular. COLES & COMPANY, 109-111 Warren St., NEW YORK, N. Y. ESTABLISHED 1884 INCORPORATED 1911 Do not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States & Canada NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, NEW YOBK Kalamazoo, Mich. The "ground hog" once again proved a true prophet. During the last two weeks we have been treated to as good a sample of the old-fashioned Winter as could be desired. For several nights it was 12 degrees and 15 degrees below zero with plenty of snow. According to the popular idea this should have made busi- ness good, but events proved otherwise, and so it is reported that things are rather slow just now. The ball given by the D. A. R., being a rather swell affair, used up a nice amount of flowers for corsages, but as usual the decorations were donated. Next week the hardware men convene here, and as they are said to be cheer- ful spenders, no doubt the florists will get their share. Van Bochoves will be the official decoratore for the occasion, and have already the contract for sev- eral thousand Carnations. Today, Feb. 14, being St. Valentine's Day. and fairly well advertised, good business is being done, especially as it has warmed up somewhat, and people are on the streets in good number. .411 kinds of flowers are in demand, with Vio- lets and Sweet Peas in the lead. Pot plants at reasonable prices, and little baskets made up with a few bulbs in flower, are popular, these last selling at 50e. each. Corsages at 50c., and $1 boxes of Valentine flowers are being pushed with apparent success, and I have no doubt that by tbe end of the day quite a nice business will be done, in- deed I think it will exceed that of Thanksgiving. Fisher's have rented a store on Rose St., and expect to move in about Feb. 20. This is off Main St., but in a fairly good location near the Academy of Music. bunding ot Rats and Mice i keeps It cleaned for it is always ready tor use Made of galvanized iron, can t get out of order, lasts for years. Large number can be caugtit daily. Go to Catcher mornings, remove device inside, which only takes few seconds, take out dead rats and mice, replace device, it is ready for another catch. Small piece cheese is used, doing away with poisons. Catcher is 18 inches high. 10 inches diameter. When rats pass de- vice they die, no marlts left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these Catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton. Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month- One sent prepaid to any place in United States upon receipt of $3. Catcher, 8 in. high, for mice only, prepaid $1^ Onjaccount of shipping che ' "" H. D. SWARTS. Inventor and I The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write /or CompUte Cauloiut IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. ■. ^ \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS - PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ \ / k 446 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Fresh Flowers — Well Displayed in a McCRAY Florists' Refrigerator Bring Larger Profits to the Florist A McCray will more than pay for itself in one year by prolonging the life of your flowers and showing them attractively. Write For Our Florist Catalog illustrating and describing a great variety of McCray Refrigerators and Display No. A.H— Built-to-Orderfor No. 50— For Hotels,' Clubs, Institutions. McCray Refrigerator Company 667 Lake Street CHICAGO 158 N. Wabash Ave. NEW YORK McCray Bldg., 7-9 Weat 30th Street !'1 n 1 ^'^4 - - ^b ii-,j. J L ij -Mention Eschan The Kervan Co. "'nKr*- WHOLESALE »« »<""' ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilaj. Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves. Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock, Laurel, Spruce and Box Wood Branches, Ropings made on order, aU kinds and sizes. "SX Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Sprays, Sphagnu: and Spanish Moss Landscape Gardening deners. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- nell University. Progressive Florets recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice 1-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Oorrespondence School Dept. F. E., SpriPftfleld. Maae. Southern Wild Smilax Any Quantity, prompt shipment. $2.50 per case. Perpetuated and Natnral Sheet Moss CALDWELL Ttae Woodsman Co. Everything in Soutbem EwTgreenj BVBRaRBBN. ALABAMA Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 184 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITT Telephone, Madison Square 3053 ;S^5K^ x 6 x 5 1.90 20x20x9 7.00 3 10x7x6 2.50 22x22x9 8.00 4 12x8x7 3.00 PRINTING — 300 and over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE Less than 300, a charge of 50 cents. Unknown customers, please give reference, or cash with order Henry M. Robinson & Co. WnOLESjlLE COMMISSION FLORISTS Manufacturers and Importers of Florist Supplies Hardy Cut Evergreens .IsStree. BOStOH, MBSS. I Hill. 25290 ' ,2439-2616-2617.2618 -Mention Excba: THE LEADERS FOR SUPPLIES IVlo KlC/Ili C/U*9 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Special Ribbon Off ER WIRED TOOTHPICKS OUR No. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. 1310 Pine St. ST. LOUIS, MO. ReciproL-ity— Saw it In the Exchange 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE. Berlin, N.T. Commercial Rose Culture By HeavUr Illustrated. Price $1.50 Postpaid A. T. DE LA MARE PTC. & PUB. CO., Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St, Eber Y*rk 448 The Florists' Exchange Palms Heacock^s Fems WMOLrBSAUE PRICE L,IST D02. Sl.OO $12.00 6-ln. 6 34-36 1.50 18.00 "• MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA_ Cedar tub Plants In. high "" 12-m. 12-m. 12-ln. 12-in. 36-40 40.42 42-48 4-41^ ft., heavy . 5-SH ft....'.'.'.'.' 6H-6 ft 6 ft, heavy .$2.00 6-m. 6-7 . 2.50 Cedar tub . 3.00 7-in. 6-7 42-45 45 to 48. very heavy. 48 to 54, very heavy. 7 6 ft.i very heavy 10, PHOENIX ROEBELENII i to 2U-m. spread 3 inches high, 24-in. spread. . CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI HOME-GROWN, STRONG, CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.'?;sr:Wyncote,Pa 1 help all aroond FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2M-in. stock, in largest and b^-mch pots.SS.OO Aeparagu8 Sprenfteri. 3-iiich pota. . 6.00 Asparagus Sprengerl. 4-iti. pots.. 8.00 AbuHlon Savitzil. 2iiMnch pots.. 3.00 Achyranthee. 6 sorts. Rooted Cut- tings 1.00 Afteratum. Blue and white. Rooted CuttioKs , ... 1.00 hrvsantheimims , Rooted Cuttings 60 fine commercial varietes.S2.00& 3-00 S15.00 & Coleus. 2.'i sorts. Rooted Cuttings . . 1.00 CupheJ. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 4-inch pots 12.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 5-inch pota. . . .20.00 English Ivy. 3H-inch pots 8.00 Feverfew. Double white. Rooted Cut- tings 1.50 Forget-me-not 1.50 Fuchsias. Double and single. Rooted Cuttings 1.60 Fuchsias. Double and single. 2^< inch pota. German Ivy. Rooted Cuttir Heliotrope. Light and dark. Lobelia. Double blue,' Rooted Cut- Lemoa Verbenas. 2>i-inch pots. . . Moon Vine. True white!' Rooted Cuttings Salvia. New sorts. Rooted Cuttings ; . Salvia Splendens Stev)3 Compacta and Bedn WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. GlvPcrpdltwhprerrpdltlRdue — MentlonEIichanee RISH Shamrocks The true variety from imported seed. Fine plants, grown cool in 2-inch pots, ready for immediate shipment. Price, $4.00 per 100. Peter Henderson & Co. 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., New York Give credit where credit is due — Mention Eschnuge Geraniums Double Grant, Poitevine, S. A. Nutt Extra fine plants from 2i/;-in. pots' S22.00 per 1000. OTO at 1000 rate; or $3.00 per 100 in lesser '''"'" "^' Each 100 ANTHERICUM VarieSatus S0.15 SIO.OO VINCA Variegata, 3-inch 10 6.00 SPRENGERI, 4-lnch 15 10.00 GERMAN IVY. . . .310.00 per 1000 1.50 Cash and business card with order. H. L. PATTHEY p. 0. Box 85, BAY SHORE. L. I.. N. Y. Geraniums S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle and others. 2j.-^-in., $2.00 per 100, Si7-50 per looo. Mme. Salleroi, Rose Ge- raniums, Stocks, Helio- trope, Asparagus Spren- geri, Double and Single Alyssum, Forget-Me-Not, Vinca Variegata and Lan- tanas, strong, out of 2}^-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. Pansies, Daisies (Bellis), Forget-Me-Not and Wall- flowers, ready to bloom for Easter, f 1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Seedlings, $2.50 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Hardy Ivies. Strong, 4-in., 4 to 5 ft., 3 to 4 runners, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. LETTUCE. GrandlRapids and Big Boston. Fine plants, $1.00 per iooo,$8.50 per 10,000. TOMATO PLANTS. Ready for transplanting, all kinds, $1.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two years old, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT 'g'y I GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS All booked till February. Next crop ready to ship February 20 to 25 FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums ) per 1000. RICARD and BUCHNER. 2M-in.. »2.25 per 100, S20.0D per 1000; 3-iii., $25.00 per 1000. Cash. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries MONROE. N. Y. The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY Geraniums Cuttings for March are good stock. Customers tell me they get good results and good money from plants produced from my cuttings as late as May 1st. S. A. Nutt. S12.50 per 1000. Ricard and Poitevine. §15.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. February 21, 19H. The Florists' Exchange 449 (Continued from page UT) lielped to make up for the poor business on St. Valentine's Day. Mr. Midgley has received several orders this Winter for fraternity and class dances of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Clark University. A. H. JUurdock, Shrewsbury, Mass., has had excellent success with his Sweet Peas and Violets this season. His first crop of Sweet Peas is now practically over. Mr. Murdock disposes of his flow- ers in Worcester. Members of the Woicestei Count\ Horticultural Society listened to i ^eiy interesting lecture on South Imerici last Thursday, given by Piofe.'or Bl lU lee of Clark University ihe meetin was largely attended Miss Lucj Ccul son, librarian of the society is spending a few weeks with friends in No\a Scotn A miniature leproduction of the Panama Canal made an attiaetive win dow display at H. F A Lange s flowei store this week. It represented the auia bility of Portland cement sold by Smith & Green, Worcester agents in the mak ing of the great Gatun Locks at the CanaJ. M C M Providence, R I. With the snow, rain and hail of Situi day, St. Valentine business was a lo s to many of the local florists This to^\n was treated to a regular old-fashioned blizzard on Monday, and it kept many of the growers busy, liut so far there liave not been any reports of damage done. Johnston Bros, had a pretty window of Genista, white Lilacs and Azaleas. Ned Brookes is receiving tbe congratu- lations of his numerous friends. Mrs. Brookes has presented him with a baby boy. George Johnson of Elmwood, cele- brated his 85th birthday last week. Mr. .Tohnson is the oldest active florist in this city. Eric Bonevier is on .the sick list, hav- ing liad a severe attack of typhoid fever about a year ago, and has never fully recovered. He recently bought the Butcher greenhouses, and his being sick has handicapped him considerably. The trade sympathizes with him and hopes to see him about soon. George Hermann, representing A. Her- mann of New York, had an exhibition of florists' supplies, Easter baskets, and novelties at the Narragansett Hotel, Monday and Tuesday. F. B. Nelson, of the Burlington Wil- low Ware Shop. Burlington, Iowa, had a display of baskets at the Crown Hotel, on Tuesday. Wm. Bowers. Massachusetts Notes Holyoke A meeting of the Hol.voke and North- ampton Florists and Gardeners' Club was held recently at Gallivan Bros.' Greenhouses at Smith's Ferry. Arrange- ments were made for the annual banquet, tio be held at Northampton on the even- ing of March 11, and plans for the an- nual flower show to be held at North- ampton nest Fall were also discussed. Prof. E. J. Canning of Smith College gave a very interesting talk on the lay- ing out of grounds and shrubbery. Sinclair the Florist will execute a very elaborate decoration for the Masonic ball to be held in this city next week. Pittsfleld Reports from the various florists here are that business has not been quite up to the usual standard of late. This is not to be wondered at when taking into consideration the fact that one of the principal industries of this city has sus- pended at least two-thirds of the regular employees, and the other third has been working only four days a week for the Blast six weeks. It is expected, however, with the advent of Spring weather, that business will resume to the normal con- dition again. Despite the extremely low temperature of last week, when the mer- cury went down to 30 below zero, not a single instance of frost getting in the greenhouses is known. Smith & Barnes of The Flow;er Shop, recently executed a large wedding deco- ration at Great Barrington. The rooms were banked with palms and Soutbeni Srailax, Easter Lilies and White Kil- larney Koses, with an altar effect at tbe end of room where the ceremony took place. The mantels were banked with Smilax and White Killarney Roses. Table decorations consisted of Lady Hil- lingdon Roses and Smilax. J. M. Make YOURS the EASTER Flower Store Prepare a li^ of your present cu^omers and the people you would like to have as patrons. Mail each one our beautiful and original Ea^er Folder (copyrighted) and you will secure a great big percentage of the EaSer Floral trade. We only issue one Ea^er Folder— but it is perfecft. The design is reproduced in seven colors by special process. Our Florid' Folder service creates new business and larger orders. We give exclusive rights to one florid in each city. Samples ready now. Write today for copy and full particulars. McNEFF-SWENSON COMPANY HIGH-GRADE FLORAL PUBLICITY 220 South Michigan Avenue CHICAGO, ILLINOIS J— SHAMROCK-3 Special rates on tiousand lots Cash, please. S. ETTER, SH5<«?»_r «oAFJ Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. iJ. L. DILLON. - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY 45 O The Florists' Exchange Grand Spring Exhibition Under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums NKV/ YORK== MARCH 21st TO 28th, 1914 Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules will be issued shortly Telephone, 7362 Madison Square £Sr Snapdragons CLEAR WHITE and GOLDEN YELLOW They have been tested for over ten years, and have proved continual WINTER BLOOMERS. Now Offered For The First Time. Orders booked now for delivery after March i. Plants, $10.00 per 100 to The Trade. Cultural directions with every shipment. Stock limited. Orders will be filled in rotation. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York Seasonable Stock AZALEA Indica. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75o. and $1.00 each. PBHatTLA Obconlca. 5K-inch pots, 25c. each. FRDSICLA Ualacoides. 5}^inch pots, 25c. each. FERNS, Boston and Roosevelt. From 3J^-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. From 2yi-iiich pots, 33.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatoheri. From 2H-iBch pots, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2J^inch pots, $3.00 per 100. WettlinFloralCo., Hornell. N. Y H. HUEBNER, Groton, Mass. t In the Exchange Buxton's Kiilarney Pink Snapdragon light pink Snapdragon, not only in Plants, but also in good, strong, well-Rooted Cuttings. Strong Plants, from pots, $35.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings, $18.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. We guarantee this strain the equal of any for production, color, stem, and all other quahfications of a first-class Snapdragon. G. E. BUXTON Nashua, N. H. fERNs ms From 4-in. pots, cocos From 2Ji- S3.00 S25.00 6.00 56.00 12.00 and KENTIA Belmoreana 1st right for center of dishes, SNAPDRAGONS GROWN FROM CUTTINGS Buxton's Silver Pink PHELPS BROS.' new everbloomlng WUte Flowers all Winter. Strong, well-established plants, 2-ia. pots, ready to start off at once. $4.00 per 100. GODFREY CALLAS. Only a few hundred left, nice stock. 3-in., Sc. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, CONN. FERNS Thomas P. Christensen SHORT HII-I-S, Write them you read this advt. ALL THE LEADING TERNS for dishes, from 2j^-inch pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. . Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY strong, healthy slants, from 2^-m. pots, at $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. TRANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON. N. J. PALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS HENRY WESTON,£Tn'^;.=a''- Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange IH^ AMERICAN CARNATION 's"3'.§e A.T. De la Hare Ptg. & Pub. Co.. 2 to 8 Duane SL. N.Y WE HAVE THEM— YOU WANT THEM! Per 100 BOSTON FERNS.'* andl5-in. . Doz. 82.00 . . S15.00 WHITMANI COMPACTA FERNS. 4 and S-in Doz. $2.50 20.00 HELIOTROPE. Blue. 2-in 2.00 PETUNIAS. Double 2-in 2.00 MARGUERITES. White and yeUow. 2-in.. 2.00 MARGUERITES, Mrs. Sanders, Double. 2)4-in J3.00 AGERATUM. Blue and white. 2>i-in 2.C0 ENGLISH IVY. 2-in 2.00 NASTURTIUM. Double. 2Ji-in 2.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS MARGUERITES. Yellow and white 1.00 | COLEUS, IGoIden Bedder and Verscha- MARGUERITES. Double White Sanders . 1.60 | tfeltU .75 If ordered by mail, add 10c. per 100 for postage. Cash, please. P. C. RIEBE, WEBSTER, MASS. Write thPOi yon road this advt. In the Eichange ORDER NOW! For your St. Patrick's day trade ORDER NOW! 3 O 9 O O O we have 50,000 true Irish ShamrOCKs 10 per 100, S35.00 per LEONARD COUSINS, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass. Geraniums 2000 Sand Cuttings. Rex Begonias E. C. Ludwig Floral Company 710 E. Diamond St., N.S.Pittsburgh, Pa. Subscribers Please Note. — The Flo- rists' Exchange is a trade paper, and its advertisements' quote wholesale prices. For that reason it should be treated with care. Copies should not be left lying where they will be seen by out- siders, nor should they on any account be used as wrapping or packing ma- terial. Furthermore, the fact that a purchaser not in the trade may seek to obtain goods at trade prices by no means compels you to sell him at wholesale GERANIUMS Nutt, Buchner, Castellans and others. 2-in pots. S2.00 per 100. 20.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa. 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. SALVIAS. Rooted Cuttings. 60c. per 100: 2.in., $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW. Double white. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 3-iu. pots, $3.60 per 100; 2-m, $2.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings. $l.0O. QeRAINIUTVl ENGLAND SILVER PINK SNAP- GERANIUMS All stock booked to the first vi^eek of March. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street Lancaster, Pa. E. P. TRACEY, Pres. WELCH. Sec.-Treae. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower E^xchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, telephone ma.^^^^b^ ALBANY, N. Y. bruary 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 431 '##^^#### Select Cut Flowers Carnations, American Beauties, Tea Roses, Sweet Peas and Bulbous Stock of All Kinds in Lar^e Quantities M. C. FORD WMOUBSAUH FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Phones, 3870-3871 Madison Square i##############^####^###### Storms may come and storms may go; and horses, trains, trolley cars, etc., refuse to do either But — The flower business goes [almost) serene- ly on its way; for which we must be thankful We have the stock here at all times and our deliveries are prompt We can attend to the Cut Flower shipments of Producers and the wants of the Retail Consumer to the satisfaction of both Henshaw & Fenrlch Wholesale Florists 51West28tliSt., NEW YORK Phones Madison Square 325-5582-5583 Growers desirous of making a change will find our records interesting. Out-ol'town orders carefully attended to i due — Mention Exchange ery late; deliveries to retail stores made under many difficulties; the and has fallen off, and the market is slow. n. Beauty Roses are in normal sup- for the season, but the demand for e is not at all active. Special grade ms in general are selling at from to 50c. each, with a few sales at for choice selections. As regards siderable increase. The .. and for Roses on the whole is slow, •ices are not over firm, and are far om satisfactory. Top grade ice being realized only on Sunburst, id Bridesmaid 6c ooms of the ordinary varieties Uing at 2c. each, and of the cho .rieties at 3c. The ordinary supply of Carnations larger bio the sell- lortage. The chc g at from 40c. ediums at 30c. to 35c., the small ooms from 10c. to 20c. Gardenias a fair supply; the demand for these ily moderate, and the finest bloon e selling at $3 per doz. Longifloru lies are in rather small supply, ai ey are moving very sL 111 ! Valley is in abundant supply, ajority of which is selling- for 52 per --- ■• - • . -. the choicest hli difficulty realize $2.60 to W. The supply of ' " " If the miscel this time is not large however, the very larg-e supply of Daf fodils and Sweet Peas more than makei up for this. Some fine _ realizing $1.50 to $2 per re down in price, and are selling all the way from 5 to 8 bunches for $1; the aest of the Daisies are realizing $2 per 100; Forgetmenot, the best in the mar- ket, is going for 20c. to 2Bc. per bunch; T_,ilac, which is very abundant now at 60c. to 75c. per bunch, with occasional sales at $1; Mignonette, which is in large supply is selling at 50c. to 75c. per doz. for the choicest blooms. There are a few Pansies, the best of which are selling at $1 to $1.50 per lOQj Sweet Peas, are in large supply, the ordinary "Winter-flowering varieties, the best in the market, are selling at from $1 to $1.25 per dozen bunches. There are now arriving some extraordinarily fine Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas, which are selling at from $1.50 to $2.2B per dozen bunches. Tulips are in increasing supply; the best of them are selling at from 40c. to 60c. per doz., and the poorest at 50c. to 76c. per 100. Violets, which recently have been ar- )ate and consequently in poor condition, are selling at from 25c. to 30c. per 100 for the best of the doubles, and at about the same price as last week for Princess of Wales and Gov. Herrick. Wallflower is in abundant supply, and the best is selling at from 26c. to 35c. per bunch. As regards greens, Smilax is moving slowly; Adiantum Croweanum is moving fairly well at from 75c. to $1 per 100, and jnt of stock that bottom fairly dropped vhile Roses, American Beauty Roses are still short side; the few specials that : ilize $9 per doz. Tea Ros eased up a trifle. iiuality is high gi There are still . _ about; the majority are small in quality and prices are as divine flower. The derable Cattleyas ing forn addil e few straggling giganteums tnat nave come in. They are good value at $1.60 per doz. Callas are also increasing. Sweet Peas are plentiful a:nd are very Ane; prices are declining. . . The Daffodils that are arriving are moving well at $2 and $3 per 100. The Tulips show a fair amount of stem, both singles and doubles, and the supply is heavier. „ , , ,, Snapdragon is more plentiful and the quality is excellent. Mignonette and Wallflowers are. in good supply, Pansies Paperwhite Narcissus is not plentiful, while Violets are a positive drug. There is a shortage in greens. As- paragus plumosus is in good demand. W. HE. BOSTON, Feb. 17.— The weather dur- ing the past week, has been extremely cold and there has been no oversupply of stock of any kind. Lincoln's _birth- day did not increase the sale of Roses' are in fair supply with the ex- ception of American Beauty, which is quite scarce. Orders for flrst-class flowers of this variety could not be fllled on Saturday. Killarney . and White Killarney Roses are arriving in quantity, and are selling at 4o. to 12c. Killarney Queen and Dark Pink Killarney are in good demand at prices according to the quality of flowers from 5c. to 16c. Richmond is in medium supply at 4c. to 16c. Ward and HiUing- don are plentiful, •-" * '" """■' ''«"»i=""i Sunburst in good demand Wonder and White Perfection ... brisk demand at 2c. to 4c. each. Sweet Peas are plentiful, but the de- excellent during the past excellent call for Spencer Peas during the latter part of last week, and the demand is still good. Orchids, especially Cattleyas, are plen- Oncidium splendidum is in medium i ply and demand light. Gardenias are still scarce, but the call for these flowers at this time is not l,ily of the Valley has been in good demand and sold well on Friday and Lilies are in moderate quantity but demand is light and prices remain at 10c. to 12c. per flower. Tulips are not over- abundant, but each week sees new varie- ties ottered. Prices are 2e. to 3c., with occasional sales in advance of these figures. Roman Hyacinths and Dutch Hyacinths are more plentiful. Paper- white Narcissi and Daffodils are too numerous. Freesia is very light. Mignonette, of good quality, is in me- dium quantity; Snapdragon was plenti- ful; Marigolds of fine quality are also being offered and Leptosyne in small lots. Yellow Marguerites sell quickly. In greenery there is a plentiful supply. R. C. t Valentine's feature of the week's trade. TJiere was -much used for this particular occasion, was a good amount of stock to requirements, which were No one had any to spare two houses that were flush on Violets. More business could have been accomplished by some of the whole- sale houses if they had the stock. On the whole, the Valentine trade has been satisfactory. American Beauty Roses the past week cleaned up well. There was also a lot of short stock that for some time was difficult to move but was easily disposed of last Saturday. The supply this week considerable 53 WEST 28th ST. Telephone 162 Madison Sq. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK WHOLBSALB WHOUBSAL,E Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses '"f'^'d^ll^^/a^dTart'^eT 452 The Florists' Exchange 54 W. 2*'^ 5T. NEW VORK SWEET PEAS SPENCER Winter-Flowering OF EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY Lilac, Carnations, Roses, Lilies Lily of the Valley, Smilax And a full line of all bulbous stock WILLIAM P. rORD who/esaiB Florist 107 West 28th street. New York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 We Satisfy the Producer We Please the Consumer We can handle more stock to the entire satisfaction of both grower and retailer. Place your confidence in us — rely on our motto: "We Never Disappoint." Our past record is our guarantee. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Madison Jij. IS.SSIO GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesal it 28th Street NEW YORK WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street ^ss* Jl'd>?o^n°sVare NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY. OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere Will help all aroand Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTP4AN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years' Experience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square. 1912. Give credit wherecredit Is due — Mention Exchange vith trade of the past week. ands of Viole shipped here, and many of the leading? retailers made them their leaders for Valentine trade. There were both home- sfrown singles and the usual supply of ;he New Yorl? grown doubles. A ship- ment of about 60,000 of the Eastern stociv reached here on Friday last, in- tended for the St. Valentine Day trade but were so badly frozen that they were of Orchids are not much in demand, and there is also no large supply coming in. Easter Lilies are equal to the call, while ly of Valley is reported short. The from $1.60 to $3 Sladioli on the market, also Stocks, and I few other articles of the daily trade hat are not of sufficient importance to , ST. LOUIS, Feb. 16.— Business was rather indifferent the past weelv. There . -. - . _. ., . early part great deal of ; livened been made for that day's busines Beauty Roses were plentiful all i the week and cleaned up at price ing from 10c. each to $5 per do 1 just about Ing fairly well ■e has been an the early part of the _ _ _ of Roses, nn in a general way they art the demand. The scarcity 1 Ti useless to specialize pn i liar kind, for there was not ■e sufflciently plentiful ' fro $1 jpply is 3e. The o $4 per the Rose week opens and. The pric There are some Dutch Hyacinths c the market and still some Paperwhii Narcissi and Roman Hyacinths. Tulij constitute the principal supply in bul stock. The supply of mediocre stock large and commands only a small pric 40o. per 100. but lentiful. Potted plants, uils. Hyacinths rimroses, enjoyed a brisk sale on at. alentine's Day. In cut flowers, Violets, eas. Valley, Roses and Carnations were le leaders. Corsages and heart-shaped Speing Valley, N. T. — H. J. Smith, formerly of Rosemary Farm, Huntington. N. Y., lias jlist purchased here eight acres of land and about 10,000ft. of glass. He will grow Carnations. Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 150 West 28th St New York Telephones: Madison Square 4626-4627 Kansas City, Mo. Recent conditions have been a lit- tle more favorable for Kansas City flo- rists, stock being more plentiful in most cases. The only shortage of importance is now in Roses, which are still extremelj hard to secure, even at the top-notch prices prevailing. Florists are paying from ten to twelve dollars a hundred for Roses and are finding them scarce at even this figure. Lincoln's birthday failed to provide any great amount of business in Kansas City. February 12 is an ofEcial holiday, and this fact tends to cause a more general observance of the day than is true in Missouri. Several of the florists in Kansas City, Kan., reported dinner par- ties and other functions on the Lincoln anniversary and were able to turn the occasion to good account. ^ St. Valentine's Day provided our flo- rists with an opportunity to draw on their reserve powers in the way of win- dow decorations. Practically all, espe- cially in the chief business district, in- stalled displays that halted the throngs on the streets. The establishments of Samuel Murray, W. L. Rock Flower Co., Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., and others, were veritable bowers of beauty. The old plan of using a pierced heart, made of flowers, of course, was not so ancient but that it attracted attention. At the Alpha Floral Co., a heart was put on wheels, and was apparently drawn by white doves. The display of Samuel Mur- ray tended toward elegant simplicity, consisting of one or two remarkably hand- some bouquets. The Harnden Seed Co. is renovating its branch store at 1418 Granjl ave., in anticipation of the arrival of Spring. Several florists profited from an order for a couple of thousand Carnations re- cently used by the Auditorium Stock Co., now showing at one of the local theaters. The players held what was termed a "Carnation reception," each visitor re- ceiving a Carnation. April 14 has been named as Arbor Daj in Missouri, and Kansas City florists are co-operating as far as possible. Francis Thompson, city forester, has announced that one thousand trees will be planted. Edward Kice. who recently purchased the new establishment at Thirty-fourth St. and Broadway from William Foith, has closed the place, believing that busi- ness in that section of the city would not justify its existence. M. E. C. TELEPHON{:S— Madison Square 167 and446S J. K. ALLEN, I06 WEST 38th ST., INE'W YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowera Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WVLL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU Rpclproclty — Saw It Id the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 453 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 30 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones; 1293-4 Main Out-of-town orders carefuliy attended to, Give us a trial. CutFlower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street ::OOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK every Morning at Six o'clock for tlie Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL. Jr.. Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists i-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. Open Al IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square p. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. Wilson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In Cut ^Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florlsta 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square Consignments of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Comn CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street reI.4591MaJn BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones { 'J'f| Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist newest 28th Street, New Yori( City Telephone. 2515 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them yog read thla adrt. In the Bichaiige WHOLESALE FLORIST •5 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE Mntnal Reciprocity — Stew It in th« Bichange Beciprocltr — Sair It in tbe Exchange HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^^^ ^mi^Or VALLEY ^^^0-N^=H.ND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. ;,V=mTo°SS 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholeaala Florists 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 1B4 West 28tli St., NEW YORK BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc WHOUESAUE PLORISXS, Conslsnments Solicited sq— {}««!} 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK Horace E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST ST WFST 2Sth STREET Telenhnnes. 22011; MadLson Square NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers, New York, feb. 18, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwse noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday ROSES— 30.00 to Noiz::::::::::::::; IS&;;;;;;;;;-;;-- IT.I 2.00 CO Bri/.&MaTd.sp;djv.:::::::::: 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to Adiantum Cuneatum A ".£"htaum?''p« burr" .26 to ^S-r^l^l^inS"- """"■" .10 to Fern^pwiooo. [['.[['.['.'.'.[[['.'.'.'.] Galfli, green and bronje per 1000.. . 1.00 to .60 to HiBheBt ! of Sf d Red YeUowand Var.. 1.50 to 2.00 Novelties.. Forget-Me-Not, per bunch. Freesla. per bunch Gardenias, per doz Hyacinths LUac, per bunch. LlUes, Longiaorum Uly of the Valley Mignonette per doz " P. W., per bunch. Violets, double ** single. Princess of Walei •' single. Gov. Herrick . . . 10.00 to 60.00 All the new and standard Kv/Otw Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable C U T F LO W E R S WAI TED C CUtDinAM <33 west 28lh St.,1 Newl York nHLICIC r. OnClflUHn, Tel«hones,Madl«,nSquare{|«| ll»t»«l BwlwoeltT— 6»w It In the Brefaaii«» P.J.SMITH -THE HOME OF THE LILY- Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK ™=p^<— {}i?3}Mad&^ua„; Cut Flowers at Wholesale George CSiebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city. Orchids, Va!ley, Roses, Violets and Carnations Personal Attention-;-Consignments Solicited — Satisfaction Guaranteed Giveoreditwbere credit is due — Mention Ericbange Walter RaSiebrecht Co. Inc. WHOLESALE COIHMISSION FLORISTS 114 West 28th Street, New York •PHONE 124S MADISON SQUARE FaciEties for the HandUng of your Stcek UNSURPASSED G-lvpfTPdlf wliprofrpdlt tcfhiP— Ati^ntion Phtghangf B. S. SLINN, JR. WholBsale FloHsi 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York V I O I> F T pii]g orders gnren penonal atten- tion and satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SUNN, l03W.28thSt.,N. Y. City, Reciprocity — Saw It In New York City The storms occurring on the closing days o£ last week and at the beginning of this week nearly paralyzed business in the wholesale cut flower district. In the first place shipments were very late and irregular in arriving, and the volume of these also was smaller than usual. The latter feature is really a favorable one, for the retail stores are buying very spar- ingly indeed, consequent upon the small demand for flowers from the public during the recent unpleasant weather. The re- sult of all this is that at this time when flowers are coming in in small supply, and the amount is further diminished by some of these flowers arriving in a frozen condition, prices nevertheless show a de- cided downward tendency, and it looks now (Tuesday) as if the market, should the stormy weather continue, would be in a chaotic condition by the end of the week. Some very fine pink and white Snap- dragon was recently noted at the store of P. J. Smith. 49 W. 2Sth st. Secretary John Young was ill and con- fined to his apartments for several days last week, and was unable to attend the meeting of the State Federation of Floral 434 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLIORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichapge PITTSBIRGH CUT nOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. ROSES=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Posif ively finest in New England ALFRED E. WflLSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Give credit where credit i! -Mention EscUange Clubs which was held at Cornell Unl- versitv Ithaca, IS'. Y., on Feb. 11. Badgley, Eikel & Meyer, 34 W. 28th ■ ■ Qg Miguonette or remarli- ' blooms of Narcissus recently noted at Hen- , 51 W. 2Sth St. being fitted up ably fine quality. Some vi Sir Watkii Shaw & Fe A new s.„.^ .- = —- - 2Sth St., for Aumer, Uierks & Arenwald, importers of floral novelties, fancy bas- kets, naturally prepared and artmcial flowers. This store will be opened for business as soon as the necessary equip- ments are installed so that the stock of goods may be placed in position for sales. There are noted at M. C. B^rds, 121 W 28th St., notwithstanding the stormy weather, the usual supply of extra fine Carnations, including such favorite varie- ties as Enchantress, Benora, Mrs. C. W. Ward and Beacon. _ H. M. Robinson Co., 55 W. 2bth st, is receiving some very fine Radiance, Had- ley, Russell and Sunburnt Roses. _ W. H. Siebrecht, Chappaqua, N \., is shipping to John Young, 5.3 AV. 28th St., some fine Acacia pubescens. Mr. Young is also receiving some fine bulbous stock from the Astoria greenhouses of the same grower, and also regular shipments of Narcissus poeticus of very fine quality fvci'^ Peter Beuerlein, Elmhurst, L. I., N. Y. i,ne of the most remarkable showings of Winter flowfrine Spencer Sweet Peas in from 12 to 15 different colors, flowers of large size, and many to a spray and on stems loin, to ISin. long, was seen this week at W. P. Ford's, 107 W. 28th St., where a daily supply of these fine blooms is being received. The dinner committee of the New York Florists' Club, consisting of John B. Nu- gent, chairman, A. C. Scott, G. E. M. Stumpp, Robt. Koehne, Thos. Boothe De- Forest, and Jos. S. Fenrich, have decided that the annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club will be held on March 26 at the Hotel Astor. There will be danc- ing after the dinner. The tickets are $5 each. Reservations may be obtained from Jos. S. Fenrich, treasurer, 51 W. 28th St. Several sprays of beautiful pure white, large flowering Freesias from Charles H. AUen, Floral Park, L. I., were noted at the store of W. S. Allen Co., 53 W. 28th St., this week. On Monday night of this week, a fire broke out in the dwelling house of J. Pritchard, supt. of the Bedford Flower Co., at Bedford Hills, I^. Y. The fire was extinguished before ' any considerable damage was done to the house. The Horticultural Society of New York will hold an exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-Seventh St., on Feb. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. The schedule provides premiums for Roses and Carna- tions, open to all. and for Roses. Carna- tions and orchids for non-commercial growers. Brooklyn The Manhattan Cut Flower Co.. con- ducting a wholesale business, A. Hanig, proprietor, and Michael Hart, manager, is now settled in its new store at 11 Court Square, Brooklyn. The new Stegeman automobile delivery vehicle, made to order for John V. Phillips, .272 Fulton St., Brooklyn, is said to be the finest automobile for de- livery of flowers in Greater New York. It has a long low overhang in front for protection of the driver, a rack on top for boxes, and is finished in maroon color with nickel plated letters. Unfortunately this heaufifnl vehicle not many days after it had been in use was struck, and some- Prices quoted are by ' Providence Boston Feb. IS. 1914 Feb. 17. 1914 4.00 to 20.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Beauty, fancy— spl. Ejtra No. I No. 2 No. 3 Bride and Bridesmaid. . . KJIiarney White iCilkrnev Killarney Queen.'. Lady Hillingdon Mrs. George Shawyer Mv Maryland. . Prince dc Bulgari. (Mrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Adlaiilunj, ordinary Asparagus, Pin Spi . Callas (per do£.). Carnarions. Int. grade- . Wh.t Standard Varieties 'Fancy f^White. (•The H Ita'f Vara.) I^Yellow and va Daffodils Ferns, Hardy (^alax Leaves. . . . Hyacinths Lilac (per buncii) Lilium Formosum Lily ..f the V:.llf. Mignonette, per doz.. ordinar Narcissi — Paperwhitc Orchids • Cvrri I (per bu ,ch) Smllax (pel dui.Mrings). Tulips, single Violets, single..'.-'.' 3.00 lo 4.no BOSTON MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. Beauties, Hadley, Mrs. Russell, Killarney Queen, Sunbursts, Tatts, Cardinals, Wards. Choice Carnations, Valley, Cattleyas, Vio- lets. We bare tbt goods New England Florist Supply Co. No. 1 Gilt Letters, per 1000, $5.00 276 Devonshire Street. - - BOSTON, MASS. Tolonhnnos . Fori Hill, 3469 Telephones. Main, 4789 W Open 6 a.m. lo 7 p.m. art. In the 1 We are the Headquarters for Cut Orchids and Gardenias We have the healthiest stock of Gardenias in the Country, and are now boolcing orders for young •tock to be delivered in March and later. 3H-ln- pots, ¥10.00 per 100 1-ln pots. $15.00 per 100 F. J. DOLANSKY, - 114 Market Street, - LYNN, MASS. Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In tbe ExobaDse B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO Whiolasale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIE Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS eet, MILWAUKEE, Wl! 874. P. O. Boi— 103 this advt. in tlie Excbau^e what damaged by a trolley cai but nc| put out of commission. D. Y. Mellis, 3420 Snsdei ixl Biooli lyn, and his daughters, have been m Bei muda for several vpeeks foi lest an It is reported by the wholeMlc floust of Brooklyn that the Adam aa that flowers are deliveied Lon-idt i \bl earlier than under the old s\->t. m The Greater Now Xork Flou-ts \^v elation held its annual stotl huhli i ^ m, ( i ing at its store at 162 IiMii.-t..u >,t Brooklyn, on Tuesday, Feb 10 V lUv dend of 10 per cent, was dtclind (Th following officers were elected Pusiden D. Y. Mellis ; vice-president H II Jihn treasurer, R. G. Wilson secict^n Wir A. Phillips; manager, George ^^ C law buck ; these officers are ilso memheis o the board of directors. In addition t these the following directors weie elected Geo. Laird, John V. Phillips F C Va Mater, Chas. Weber, Frank JIlKcl Boston Wholesale and Retail Florists The past week has been one of severit; to all those who Iiad the haiidlins o greenhouses or their production. In th early part of the week the therniraiietc registered in this vicinity from 12 to 21 degrees below zero. This in itself wa quite a bai-dship to those shipping flow ers to a distance, but as far as we cai leam tliere were very few losses frot this cause. To cap tbis, on Friday nigh a heavy snowstorm struck New England which 'surpassed anytling we have liai in ithe past decade. Following this urday there was a downpour of rain sleet'which made it almost impossible 1 pedestrians to get around the city, ness people were looking forward to past week as one that would giv" -" ■ petus to business as Lincoln's birtM and St. Valentine's Day came same week. Saturday's Business St. Valentine's Day is one that shof lie studied' bv every retail florist, thorough publicity and preparation undertaken it could easily be made second best business day during whole year. Even on a day like Satf day many of the retail florists •thait their business was larger than Thanksgiving. This in itself show -rowing interest in St. Valentine's D^ Many of the retail florists had booke orders in advance but found great dm culty in delivering the pieces. In va large retail stores telephones were coi stantly in use taking orders to be 0( livered 'by messenger. In this way bus: ness was" not quite as badly curtailed a might have been expected. A word of commendation should b given for those retail florists wlio patrol ized the city newspapers with their a< vertisements, many of the advertisemeii't showing excellent taste and origiualitj Some of those who had advertised fo the first time informed the writer tha it brought them good business, and tha in tho future they would advertise moi extensivel.v. It was very noticeable tha the owners of those stores which ha used ads. in the newspapers were kej) constantly busy with orders. The Ac's ers in most demand were Violets, Swee Peas, and Roses. , . .v We regret to report that during th heavy snowstorm one of Wm. H. Elliott greenhouses at Madbury, N. H., wa seriously damaged. Thos. Roland of Nahant had a larg cut of choice flowers of Spencer Swee Peas. He had 16,000 Peas which wer sold out quickly.. Of Roses he had 250 flowers, and a iriee- Jot of Cattleyas. Robert Mont*ortery of Natick has ha good success \»tlt3tis Roses this Wintei and his plants seldom, or probably ncvei looked better than tliey do now. Alfred, P, ■Rials)}, iat-.the- Boston Flowe The Florists' Exchange 45S WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER PEAS $2.00 per 100 We will be very strong on them from now on and can supply them in mos iny quantity on short notice. They usually have four to five blossoms to stem. The flowers are very large and the stems 12 inches long and over. I: color we have several shades of pink and white and lavender. SPHAGNUM MOSS Six 5-bbl. Bales for $11.00 Fine, big bales of clean, fresh Moss. LILAC Always on hand and always the best on the market. $1.00-$1.25 per bunch. SNAPDRAGON Is in splendid condition now, long stems and fine, large flowers. White, yellow and several shades of pink. $2.00 per dozen. BULBOUS STOCK Is more plentiful and prices very reasonable. We are offering in this line everything the market affords. Our Freesia is the best vou will find any- where, long stems, pure white flowers. Single and Double Daffodils Tulips in all colors. Valley, Narcissus and Romans of the best quality The Leo Niessen Co. N.W. Cor. 12fh & Race Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred nnlesa otherwise noted 2 50 to 3.00i 2.00 to 3.00 Roaes — A. Beauty, fancy — spl. No. I.' .v.'.'.'!!! N„. 2 No. 3 Bride and B.idamaid Klllarney White KiltflTney Kiliarnev Queen Lady Hillingdon Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de Bul,ari. (Mrs.Taft) Rirhmond killarney BriliianV.!!!!!!!! Adluntuni, ordinary " Farleyense Antlrrhlnunir , per bunch Asparagus, Plumuaua, bunches ^^orengeri, bunches CaUas (perdoz.) CarnatL.ns, Inf. erades.allcol. r-White Standar I J Pink Varieties T Red (•The Mgh-J Pink..'.'!!!! !!!! est grades oK R^d stan'd 'ar»)LYeUowandvar. Daffodils Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-me-nots Freesia Gardenias (per ct..z.l Hyacinths Lilac (per bunch) Lillum Formosum Lily of the Vallev . . Mignonette, per doz., ordinary " per doz., fancy. . Narcissi— Paperwhile Orchids — Cattlevas. perdoz.. Pansies (per bunch) Smllax (per doz. strings) . . . Tulips, single. double Violets, single 75.00 50.00 t 60.00 30.00 t 35.00 15.00 t 6.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 12.00 .00 6.041 to 10.00 5.00 .... to 3.00 2 00 to 3 00 2.00 to 4.00 THE LARGEST HANDLER OF LlLACi N THIS COUNTRY Quality The Best Grown By the dozen or hundred bunches. Previous notice not necessary. JOHN W. MclNTYKE, 1713 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Sweet Peas •Same beautii'iil shadirs in lavender, fiesh, pink and white. Sl.OO per 100 for the best, with a few extra long stems at .¥1.50; 60c. and 7.5c. for the medium grade, and a very good grade it is. ^*; J The Winter-flowering Orchid Peas, with their wonderful color- ing and shadings, together with their exceptionally choice quai- ls SRte^H^^^H^^I^HI '''^'i ^''^ finding eager buyers at , lHE^^^^^^HHS"^^ gj jq ^^^ ^2.00 per 100. VALLEY The famous P-JM brand- Special, 84.00 per 100. Extra, S53.00 per 100. Headquarters for Greens BOXWOOD '. ■ .per case of 50 lbs., SS.OO LAUREL ROPING per 100 yds., 6.00 WILD SMILAX per case, 5.00 WILD NUTMEG, Sprays pet 100, 3.00 CHESTNUT OAK FOLIAGE per 100, S2.00; per 1000, 15.00 GALAX. Bronze and Green per 1000, SI. 50; per case of 10.000, 7.50 MAHONIA. Bronze and Green per 100, SI. 50; per 1000, 12.50 LEUCOTHOE. Bronze and Green per 1000, 7.50 MEXICAN IVY per 1000, ,7.50 DAGGER FERNS per 1000, 2.50 FANCY FERNS per 1000, 2.50 GREEN SHEET MOSS per bag, 3.50 SPHAGNUM MOSS per bale, 10-bbl. size, burlapped, 4.00 ASPARAGUS STRINGS each, .50 ASPARAGUS BUNCHES each, .50 SPRENGERI BUNCHES each, .50 SMILAX STRINGS each 20c. and .25 ADIANTUM per 100, Sl.OO and 1.50 DIDDflMC Many new pattern's in exclusive Ribbons. If you have not received one of niDDUlld our new catalogues, advise us at once and we will mail you a copy. /1o> S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. I y^ili I Philadelphia New York \^ r4\l 1608-20 Ludlow Street 1 1 7 West 28th Street X^ i ^ Washington Baltimore ^;*-*7 1 2 1 6 H Street, N. W. Franklin and St. Paul Sts. ; Exchange Berger Bros, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers J2^ NorUi 13th Street, PHIIADELPHIA, PA. Give credltwhere credit Isdue- Co., a ver, ■Carnations. We regret to .report tlMt George Hamar, assistant manager of the Boston Flower Exchange, is on the sick list. All his friends wish him speedy recovery to Edw. J. McMuIkin, one of the best known retail flonists in the city, wlio had one of the most imposing stores on Boylston st. B'ent into voluntary bank- ruptcy on Friday Feb. 1.3, in the United States District Court, disclosing liabili- ties amounting to $8.3,937.27. The assets are uncertain. Last week at the Junior Dance at Wellesley College (for young ladies), flowers were barred. One paper, in com- menting on this occuiTence said, "They would hardly be missed in such com- pany." We can't quite agree with the sentiment expressed. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., had an appro- priate window display at bis Tremont St. store for St. Valentine's Day. The background was made up of well flow- ered branches of Forsythia, and in the frotit of these were displa.ved attractive baskets of suitable flowers. The firm's red oMong box with a gold heart in the cen- ter of 'the lid, had also a cupid standing on the corner of the lid. 01d-fas.hioned bouquets were a feature. Violets, Sweet Peas, and Forgetmenots were in boxes, baskets and bouquets. There was a heavy call for American Beauty Roses, which hardly could be procured at any price. The new Lord & Burnham greenhouse which the Montrose Greenhouses have had under way for some time, is almost completed, and will be planted as soon as the weather is favorable. Eber Holmes presides over this flourishing flower factory, and is sending to his sales- man, E. Stickel. at the Boston Flower Exchanige, well grown Roses of Double White Killai-ney, iRichmond. Milady, Dark Pink Killarney, Ward, Hillingdon, Taft and Pearl. Penn the Florist did extensive St. Valentine's Day advertising in the Bos- ton Transcript, The Boston Globe, and The Post, and the results were most sat- isfactory. Although the disagreeable weather was unparalleled, his business far exceeded that of last year. He made a special feature of Violets and sold oa that day 160,000. Baskets arranged ar- tistically with seasonable flowers, and suitably trimmed, were in good demand. But Penn's special Violet box was the great feature. Over one tJiousand booked orders were delivered on Feb. 14. It was most interesting to watch the regi- ment of boys who delivered these tokens of love. The New Er«gland Florists' Supply Co. at 270 Devonshire st.. says that, its supply business is steadily increasing, and that new patrons are being added daily. The company has hired a stall _^ xV _ y-._ x: -VT^-l-^x nf ^(in TlOTT- 456 The Florists' Exchange ^a"Hl?fes^r'"^ ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Carnation Company - — A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO, ILL. ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Orders for Delivery in the North- west Which Will Have Our Best Attention L L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS Please mention the Exchange when writing. L CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. w It In the Exchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS All Tdcgrapb and TelepliiHK Oirden GiTai Pioi " 12-74 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO Graenhooset, Morton Grove, HI. Write them you read this adTt. In the Exchange "The Busiest House in Ctiicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Plsaae mention the Eichanee when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 30 Bast Randolph Street CHICA.aO Write them you read this advt. in the Bzcbange The Violet plants of W. C. Minor of Brockton have been flowering well of late, and he disposed of 6000 at the Bos- ton Flower Exc. on Feb. 14. Harry Quint, who has a retail store near Keith's Theater on Tremont St., had a busy day on Saturday. Violets soJd well, as did all other Spring flow- ers, such as DafEodils, Lily of the Val- ley and Forgetmenots. He had a neat and convincing advertisement in the Bos- ton Morning Post of Feb. 14, which . proved a great moneymaker. Seldom does one see better grown Car- nations than at this time in the green- houses of W. C. Stickel, of Lexington. Especially noteworthy are his Beacon, Pink Delight, Fenn and White Wonder. W. H. Vose of Hyde Park is having ■especially good success with bulbous stock. His Prosperity Tulips are great favorites. Pink and White Dutch Hya- cinths and Narcissus poeticus are really fine for the earliness of the season. EM. Eogean, at the Boston Flower Exchange, handles Mr. Vose's goods. H. M. ComJey, on Park St., was quite busy on Saturday. His drawing card was old-fashioned bouquets and baskets of flowers. The H. M. Robinson Co. received an- other large shipment of artistic baskets from Germany. Many of them are new in design, and are reaily works of art. During the week this firm was busy and shipped immense quantities of flowers to customers in the New England States. A. A. Pembroke, North Beverley, who is a noted Carnation grower, has at his stall at the Boston Flower Exc. the finest Marigolds we have ever seen at the market. They are remarkable for size and richness of color. Another Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, feb. 17, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. .... to S.OO :•;.•.• Jo i:S ... to 200 ...to 1.00 CARNATIONS- Standard fe".' l.'sOto 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 l^:s^£s:r " ,;^t-&.ept (WBitc- 3.00 to 4.00 White and Pink KUIarney .■.•.•.• t'SlISS :;:: JoMSS ....to 8.00 .■.'.' m2S;00 •.•.:■. SfSiSS :::;JSii:?S .*-.™'Sil;§S ;;;; toio.oo .... to 8.00 .26 to .36 ^i"^x%a^?'' M^r— ... M??°Chas Russell, spec.al Med-um " " ifrta'S"' :::::: 50.00 to 60.00 BMw«d'!!:::::::::v. .16c. per lb. . . .per 1000 per ioOO Ferns, hardy, 3.00 to 4.00 Derdoz .... to 4.00 Richmond, special Fancy L°S'K>n|KSmV.: ::::::::::: to .75 S^h^"" 6.00 to 8.00 SSS?s^'' l?.?'?a',Vspec,.l ...perdor -•« 300 to 18.00 Short . 2 to 8 Duaae .Street. New York 458 The Florists' Exchange NIKOTEEN aO% Strenath >* APHIS PUNK The most effective aad economical material there is foi Spraying Plaut and Blooma. StillfuUy extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined it is clean and easy to apply. Ftill pint bottles. Jl.BO. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses! It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly and without waste Nothing kei-pe a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION \ct of 1910. V. S. No. 4« MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Prepared by THE NICOTINE Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOWERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND; ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is our Specialty. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizers, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual requirements? We are also manufacturers of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, put up in one-pound tins and five-pound bags— a splendid aide line for Florists operating their own stores. lerDfce on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us Jor further particulars. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre Bldg., New York City Experimental Greenhous CATONSVILLE, MD. -Mention Elxchange FERTILIZERS Tankage $2.00; Sheep $1.75; Bone J2.00, Ashes $1.50; Phosphate $2.00; Limestone $1.00; Blood 84.00; Nitrate of Soda $4.00; Sulphate Potash $.3.50. Per 100 lbs. Smallest quancitj sold 200 Ljs. Cash with ordet HUDSON CARBON CO., BALLSTON SPA, N. Y. Give credit wlierecredit is doe — MentioaExcbaDge appreciated by florists who handled so much of this stock. After a little dis- oussion it was considered the best policy tbat florists should at all times push their own commodity and let the fruit people take care of themselves. Flowers brighten the sick room while the patient is always supplied with everything to eat tliat physicians or attendants will allow. Flower Colors From the success achieved by the J. B. Deamud Co. in the sale of its ■■Pink Wonder" flower color it has gone into the manufacturing of other colors for flo now pla (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y WE SELL DIRECT TO THt dBOWER% -LI. iTjro YOUl Is Guaranteed to Burn, and will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, Ma|l Qjigr UUtSfe' at IJf- THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT V'eRNON, N. Y FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, Sclb-i-iir^s TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ,i°f,™ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ^^IZ TOBACCO STEMS. 50c. sK'bil Special Prices I C»rload Lots. J. J. fRl[DMAN, "||«^ BROOKLYN, NIKOTEEN A concentrated liquid insecticide of highmeric and extensively used by Florists, Nurserymen and Gardeners. 1 Pint, $1.50; 5 Pints. $7.00; 10 Pints, $13.00 mil.A>l6fRHU[ll[R,1324 Pine St.. St.louis.Mo- WHOLESALE FLORIST '%^^^rJl Unequaled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. rket a new green dy^ Patrick's Day. Otber flower colors are also in the course of preparation. Guv French, of the Poehlmann Bros. iCo., Morton Grove, states fhat the work of propagating Chrysanthemums goes steadily on. Some of the newer varieties will be nianted this season, but for main crop purposes, only the well known stand- ard varieties will be grown. In Carna- tions, this company has decided to go in beavily for Philadelphia, after looking over all flie new varieties of the season at the exhibitions and other points where tbe novelties are grown. The company has decided to increase its previous or- ders, so that a large number may be planted this season. Eoht. Karlstrom, representino W. A. Manda Inc South Orange, N. J., has I een m the c ty -ieveral days. He has made a suney of the grounds of a band- on e new lesidence on tbe North Sbcre 1 lepaiatoiy to cany ng out landscape oik Other smKi work in Northern AA c =. tl I th s house is looking aftei ill 1 e c mmenced this Spring. Ml Ki tl m 1 pushing the sales of 1 uch a 1 Is lbs he is offering in I e ze t 1 tul s for outdoor decora- t T\oil u Sunmei It is a pleasing cl e t m tl« Hvdiangea and_ requires al It tl sin treatment. It is a con- t uuo s s tl ner bloomer, and finds ready s les imon„ the owners of the large pii- late estites P \\ Peteison supt. of the J. D. Tl on 1 r nation Co. at Joliet, states t tl f rooted Carnation cut- a 1 of all former years. f Chrysanthemums are >n and the propaga- 1 ushed right along, and u ed until well into the lie ispc tai e» of the two florists' cl Is ^i\\ nclide folders in their notices t the next meeting to all the members all u„ then attent on to the ninth an- nual meeting of tl e State Florists' As- nt n at Dan ille on March 10 and II Tl e membeis of the State associa- t n ma-\ feel assured that the trade in th s c ty n lo u- all it is possible to do 1 "1 ing tl meeting all the publicity 1 ^11 E St Robeit of Wilmette came near 1 p ot bedding stock one 11 t tl I t week. Not bearing 1 1 n lis usual rounds be 1 nl ise aurt found him and : Do You Know VERMINE? John Lewis Cbilds, Flowerfield. N. Y., writes:— " 1 suppose you will be glad to know thar VER- MINE is giving excdle The new s Co will 'Uived roof s™"Maiv s t will kil Valenlin Burgnin's Sons, Kinsston, N. Y., write:—" We wish to say that we find VERMINE an excellent thing. We used it on a bench planted with Smilax to kill root lice or maggots, which ate the roots, and after two applications our Smilal is taking on new life and has started off to grow." The Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, Iowa, writes;—" We will use VERMINE on our out-of- door fields of Strawberry Plants if the inside test continues as satisfactory as It now seems." W. N. Crait, Brookline. Mass.. writes:—"! have used VERMINE and found it effective against root maggots, cut worms, earth worms, ants and other ground pests." VERMINE is applied one part to four hun- dred parts of water by thoroughly soaking the soil. It will protect your crops from the ravages of vermin under ground without the slightest Injury to vegetation. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. {^Special prices on large quamides.) For sale by Seedsmen. We manufacture APHINE. FUNGIhE. SCALINE and NIKOTIANA APHINEMANUfACTURINGJO. Manufacturers of Aftrlcultural Chemlcala IVIADISOIV, IN. J. Canadian Agents; Dupuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co. Ltd. Montreal, Que. Toronto, OnL British Distributors; BRiriSH & AMERICAN fERTILlZIKG CO., Lnerpool. England I "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE | CLAY'S TO BUCK THINGS UP." {The Fruit Grower, London) CLAY'S TERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURK ECONOMICAL including tne louo' _ Yorit — Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Brothers, Wilham Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co.. The MacNiff Ho Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. farquhar & Co., Pettier, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Phiiadeiphia— Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckett. Manufactured by CLAY (Ei SON Stratford. London. England ^l^kM JECTICIi Cunranteed Under ibe Instcltcxde^^^^ "^^ Aci, 1910. Serial No. 321. ^^" Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direc- tions, our standard Insecticide will prevent Non-poisonous a have used tt with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Meaa on Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. Dilute with water 30 ro SO parrs. U Pint, 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart, 75c., U Gallon, $1.25; Gallon, $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, $9.00; 10 Gallon Can. $17.50. ■ For Bale by Seedsmen apply HooBe, write UB UEMO.NOIL o6lVIRAt>JY,Dept.J. 420 W. Lexington St.. Baltimore. Md. Floriata' Supply The Florists' Exchange 459 Well dotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. ^l""*d Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. P„„.°"™ Sold bv NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washington St., JERSEY QTY, N. J. ademj-, Xotre Dame, Ind., is a recent itract that requires early attention. Several of the leading retailers had ae classy advertising in the local pa- 's to give publicity to their St. Valen- e's Liay oBerings. The Fleiscliman . in:idr a leader of Violets in beart- il."cl !„ixes. with 'no extra charge for ll Valei spec'ially made boxes, each box con- ning a dozen Roses, was his leader and t with a wonderful response. Violets dainty little baskets arranged with lies of the Valley and orchids, or Gar- lias, following original ideas of ar- igement, were good sellers, fied Hoses red baskets with a chic red bow to itoh, proved to be an artful arrange- I lEt tliat was gratefully received.* ' rhe Geo. Wittbold Co. made a leader ■corsage bouquets for the A'alentine :de. These were offered in Violets i Maidenhair terns, Violets and Melody ises. Gardenia center and ferns, and olets witli orchid center and ftrns. e attemion of thougJitful men was led to these beautiful corsage bouquets a significant remembrance for the y. These had silken dress sliields to ivent stain, long fancy corsage pins, 3 prettily tied with ribbons and de- ered in their own special boxes. Mangel made a speciajty of orchids d Violets, both at his Palmer House re and bis shop in the Blackstone >tel A'iolets were "specialized on as = most aiceptable flov\eis These were ranged in coi=age effects oi placed in iit shaped boxes without extra charge B t\ lenboebei Co , 22 E Elm ^.t ^led ( isiges and liouquets which it II I I I poem posies in aitistic and u- A stiong plea was made I tising of this company to let ifss the true Valentine senti 1 I K iiins of Henry A Dieei. Inc , III I liiiii leached Chicago on Satui- \ II I H -11 back fiom the Coast He Its liiilv successful tup and m Qs theie they have had a sui- which has hmdeied business that horticultural matters m jnection with the San Fiancisco Fan progressing nicely, and several indi- tions point to a really good show. H. Matchen, at Peter Keinberg's, states t his firm's trade the past week was best. The St. Valentine's Day ide for flowi nld be mor the ck enough to offer. There stock this season than for ist. Eight yai-.s ago Peter swing proposition again, and the pros- 'n sight for a large crop for the ning Easter give great satisfaction. A. T. Pyfer, of the Chicago Carnation ., states that since his firm acquired the V greenhouses at Wilmette, it is able supply customers with a cut of about 00 Roses daily. The present season's 'p is chiefly Killarney, Richmond, ard and Sunburst. Mr. Pyfer states It he is very enthusiastic oyer the pros- it of his new enterprise, which will be a on nptodate lines. In addition to Kil- ■nev Brilliant, all the other new Roses 11 be grown in liberal quantities. Mrs. awyer and the "out of the ordinary" idley. and Ophelia, will be included in price lists for next season's trade. troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TE>fN. Give credit where credit if -Mention Exchapgt T. B. Waters, of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., returned on Saturday from a trip to Memphis, Tenn. He states that the ladies of The Flower Shop in that city had a busy week, having two large weddings, one in their own city and the other in Clarksdale, Miss. He reports that C. I-I. Hune, who is now conducting the Mem- phis Floral Co., for the receivers, is hav- ing a good trade. A Mr. Lord, who opened a flower shop there, left the city under conditions unfavorable to the pro- moters, and a Mv. Koetter, of Bowling Green. Ky.. is now managing the shop. Clifford Pruner, who has been on the road for the I'oehlmann Bros. Co., reached the city on Saturday, having been gone since the flrst of the year. He states that he has done a fair average business ; the dry season and the consequent shortage of crops in the Western States, where he has been, has in some instances caused a slight falling ofC in business. Other sec- tions visited responded with the usual in- dications of continued prosperity. The prospects for a banner Spring trade in all sections of the West is reported good. A. Lange had a tasty window for St. Valentine's Day ; there was nothing in flowering stock that co.uld be secured any- where that was not on display. All of his plants and baskets were trimmed up ■with reed birds, humming birds, and a large amount of ducklings were perched upon the pots and used in every available place possible. Mr. Lange reports the sale of 100,000 Violets for Valentine trade. The severe cold weather of the past week caused the retailers a good deal of extra work in wrapping up their stock for delivery. St. Valentine's Day was the coldest for many years, and while a good business Avas done, the retailers believe that the demand would be very much bet- ter with more agreeable weather so that people could get around. . John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amling Co., has just completed a new home in River Forest, and will move in this week. At Weitor Bros.', a good Valentine business is reported ; all stock cleaned up well and there was nothing left on Satur- day night. The home trade and shipping was good. Less stock is reported for St. Valentine's Day than for many years past. Gus AUes states that it is difficult to make a comparison of the day's trade with former ones as conditions were so different. Erne & Klingel report good trade, with enough stock to meet the demand except red Roses and red Carnations. They had enough Violets, but these were not up to their previous standard of quality. There were not many orders booked in ad- vance, but they all came in with a rush on Friday. Scotch Soot benches before watering applied should not be ei of the foliage somewhat Appiv iust in the benches, and let it go it th-it Better a little oftener than too much til it once We offer the genuine in oriftmal cwt. Sacks, at: S2.75 per 112 lbs.; S12 50 per 560 lbs Stumpp © Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St.. NEW YORK PLANTLIFE PLANTLIFE ^°^ several advantages taining refined tobacco d hcTUip larket Con- PLANTIIFE dusting on pla Put up in bulk for greenhouse men, in packages for retail trade Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50 Let us quote you prices in quantity. rEAF-MOLD, two-bushel bags. 75 J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE. (Winter Hill), MASS. Give credit where credit is due — Alention Exchange Over 9000 subscribe for THE EX- CHANGE and we are gaining New- Readers weekly. The Florists' Exchange IF you only knew what a good eave I the METROPOLITAN PATENTED is I you would use no other. It is I made of cast iron and will not weakest, becomes the strongest. Not this alone, it is ice-clearing, and carries all the water of con- densation from the inside, and it is so constructed that almost the entire end of the bar is ex- posed to the air, thereby pre- venting decay. Only one screw about 2 inches from the end is all that is nec- the bars. For side stationary glass, wood headers are ab- solutely unnecessaiy, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not neces- sary, the eave is made with a lug to prevent the glass from slip- ping. Let your ne.\t hoiKe be built with a Metropolitan Patented Iron Wall Construction You will never regret it. Our piice and service are right. Metropolitan Material Co. Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers HOTBED SASH, GLASS, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Let it freeze! You Can Sleep It You Have The FLORISTS' STANDARD THERMOSTAT Can be set and padlocked. A variation in temperature will ring an alatm bell in your 'PHIS IS the ideal Thermostat for -*- Florists. Thecase isbermeti- cally sealed, and may be sprayed not be tampered with, remains ab- solutely accurate, gives positive warning of approaching frost or fire. A Fool-Proof Thermostat Makes A Frost - Proof Greenhouse manujaclure a prolEcdve thermostat I and a recording ibermomeier at S20.00. Send for circular. ^. I STANDARD THERMOMETER CO., GreIHiuse glass K'i*.^u"r'.,:S^''" SHAKP, PARTRIDGE & CO.. Chicago. P' I Evans Improved Chall(>ns[e IMPROVED ° h? marSIt! Write for catalogue anp pnces before placing your orders CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, INDIANA [Id this atlvt. in cbe Exchange flgurea before buying. Estlinates freely given . GLASS N.COWEN'SSON"i^^°°^JSl' T-T ■fUST to show that we are honest *^ with the trade, in saying that our cast iron gutter will last indefinitely, we s.1^ ill — ■ ^ stand ready to replace, free of charge, VaX. "''' J\^ ^"'y '^^^ nori gutter of our make, which, *^ ^ u ^ ' '^ having been in use for twelve years, shows signs of rusting out. If any of our customers have any gutters which have rusted out, please advise us, and we will replace them at once without charge. Remember we make the only an- nealed cast iron gutter. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. ![^ To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO., RiciiinoD4.iD4. HIGHEST PRICED ^ CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers II!!^i!Sr'^^^.:^^^g:^-^ j^ y , More Red DevHs sold than all others combined. W '' 'f^l^y/ The Red Devil Glass Cutter is the only hand-honed steel wheel Glassp the market. For 15 two^ent stamps we will send sample No. 8 Magazine Send for Booklet, 40 styles Ghiss Cutters and Glaziers' Tools. SMITH & HEMENWAY COMPANY F~~Tr =S3 GreenhousesMaterialSa^c;^^E^<^ud IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lenflths up to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished or will furniahed details &nd cut mateiials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, 'T^ SlSj'^T JERSEY CITY. N. J. GLASS One Box to a Carload At Lowest Prices L. SOLOMON ®. SON 199-201 Wooster St.. New York City IF YOU WANT THE BEST G. E. Travis Co. HENRV. ILL. Parkes Construction Coj DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OP Pearce-buift Greenhouse Greenhouses ^ Conservatories GEORGE PEARCE Fm from rot Producing appUnncet Telephone 662-M 203TremontAverue,0range,N.I NORTH TONA>VANDA,N.Y. HAMILTON, ONT. The Florists' Exchange 461 PACIFIC OAST Portland, Ore. While everybody is very busy at pres- ent with the Spring and Easter stocli, the attendance at the Florists' Society's i-ery good. About fifty present and a lively de- ud old matters kept the o£ the Swiss Floral Co., he park department in ; a speeified list o£ the reds of this department, as far as the )rists and nurserymen are concerned, the society, thus giving everybody a ir chance for a bid. The park superin- ndent also offers to give memhers choice A pocket bulletin board will be in- :alleahlia growers, have charge of the ar- ■angements for displays at the Gresham jounty Fair. This will be a special ;ommittee, with power to apt, and is to ■eport at next meeting. A very favorable sentiment was evi- lenced at Mr. Mische's plan to arrange ;or a Spring flower show. This would mprove our flower industry and we hope ;hat the committee appointed will report 'aVorably at next meeting. Eugene O'Hara, of the Portland Seed 3o., left town for San Diego. Rheuma- rism is troubling him and he expects to ind relief in the South. Mr. Fowler, the inventor of the latest ootwashing machine, is trying a new nodel at Eahn & Herbert's establish- ment. It ought to be of great benefit to >ur trade as a time and money saver, Qot to talk about better results in grow- ing stock in clean pots, for all kinds of spores of fungus diseases are carried over in old pots. H. Fleishauer, specialist of McMinn- ville, reports good business in spite of the continued dark and rainy weather. He has supplied our trade with good blooms, and nothing has gone to waste. He will have an especially good stand this year with a number of new and choice varieties. The People's Flower Show will open a seed department. C A. Beuggehann. San Francisco, Cal. The market Daffodils and other flowering bulbs predominate on the market this week, and can be had in the shops for 20c. and 25c. a doz. Violets also are in great abundance and retail for loe. a bunch, two for a quarter. They are still selling for 5c. a bunch on the streets. Roses this week still are at quite a premium, and naturally keep well up in price. Radiance is a Rose that is a good seller, and in yellow the Sunburst is the leader. A new Rose called President Wilson, which closely resembles La France, is a good seller at $3 a doz. In fact aJl tlie better Roses are selling for that price this week, with the exception of Am. Beauty which bring $5 and $6 for the best. A Stearns' Cypress Greenhouse Better and less expensive than iron. Cypress Hot=Bed Sash. Long Sash Bars a Specialty. Ask for Circular E and prices. THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET. BOSTON. MASS. 1 due — Mentlou Exchange You Make No Mistake When you write ua for estimates on your requirements for building. Our reputation for quality will always be sustained, and service and price will meet your approval. ^ FOLEY 3075 S. GREENHOUSE Spaulding MFG. CO. Avenue CHICAGO Carnations are plentiful and of good uality, bringing 7oc. retail. Quite a large supply of Lilie " ■ ' ' now until Ba ._ ,-, clarity. They from $3 to $6 in the shops. Fruit blossonrs are to be seen in ail the shops and are greatly used in decora- tions. On the streets, the California Poppies are to be had, but they have nut ■appeared in the stores. Camellias are coming in more than iw- fore, and are selling for 2oc. apiece. These bright sunny days are bringing a good trade, and the florists are all look- ing for a good week. St. Valentine's Dav, without doubt, stimulated Hyacinths this week bring .$1 and are much used for decorating. Baby Hyacinths in pots are selling in some stores for 25c. Notes The regular monthly meeting of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society was hold last Saturday night, the main at- traction being the installation of ofliceri. Mr. Plath, taking the chair, launched n campaign for a grand flower show in the Fall, and with the combined efforts rf the society it will, without a doubt, be such. It was announced at this nueting that the Grand Canyon park had been s'^cured for the annual picnic which wib ho held sometime this Spring. Podesta and BaJdocchi this week have been showing some attractive windows. Huge straw hats, inverted and filled ar- tistically with blooms. -have been attract- ing rnuch attention. They have also been making a great many old-fashioned bou- quets which take surprisingly well. The California Florist last week showed a novel window display of two unique types of corsages. These are ne«r S. Jacobs & Sons Established I87| PLANS. S Upon 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y GreenhouseMateriai^Hot-BedSash Cedar t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Oroenfaonse Hardnare and Posts. Patent V and U Gatterr OozlGrade Invariably the Best, Onr Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Slieffield Avtnue, CHICAGO, III The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. i^uf^^s DILLER. CASKEY (Si KEENjeSss&TJr'Ss. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write them jou read this advt. In the Eschance 462 The Florists' Exchange The President Talks About Planning You know exactly how you war your greenhouse — and that' the way you want it. Bl Now supposing, that because c ing all kinds of difficult greenhous kinks, we could suggest to you cei tain changes that meant not only la first cost, but less cost every ^ear in run ning your houses, wouldn't you kini of scratch your head and think i over carefully? Of course you ome such thii help you with by letter. Others we need to know first facts about and should come right to your grounds for them. This we are always willing to do. We want just such oppor- tunities, that's what we advertise for. Let us know when you are " We go anywhere for business." CFr.me House <=recled fo. W. H. Ash. Soulh Vineland. N. J. 20-ilich glass was us. Hitchings & Company Boston Office John Hancock Bldg. 49 Federal St. New York Office 1170 Broadway Factory, Elizabeth. N. J. Philadelphia Office Penn. Bldg. 5th and Chestnut Sts. The HIGH PRESSURE FROM A STANDARD PUMP will save HALF THE EXPENSE OF WATERING. You know how much that Is DEEP WELL, gas, gasoline, SUCTION LIFT and electric pumps. DREERS HOSE "RIVERTON' ?h^S; The HOSE fortheFLORiST «-inch, per ft.,16c. k«Iol600ft." WHc. 2 Reel^ 1000 fMt - - " 14c. M-inch, *" 13c. Reds. 600 ft. - 12Mc. Couplings furnished HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. Reciprocity— Sag It In the Exchange m Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethreaded, thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths and up, guaranteed free from splits or holes. It will pay to correspond with us. ALBERT ® DAVIDSON 217-21 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange Charles H. Dodd 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey cijgjNew Jersey Designer and Builder of Modern Greenhouses— Commercial and Private Will help all arouDd If you mention tbe Eichange ^PIPE — Wrought Iron 'of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings, 14-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. EstabUshed 1902 PfAf f & KENDALL, ferry S foundry Sts., Newark, N. ]. Will help all around If yon mention tbe Eicbaoge THE EXCHAINGE— Bes' Aflvernsing Medlnm Did the Blizzard Strike You ? If you had one of our clocks in your greenhou had to keep the temperature even. It may costs but $10, WRITE TODAY Watchman's Clock and Supply Co., Six Reasons Why You Should Use CLAY TILE BENCHLS No home for vermin or bugs. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, j. creations and are christened "The Taugo" and "The JIaxixe," after the popular dances. A. C Gooch, who is a well-known wholesaler and shipper on Eddy st., has now taken up the other end of the busi- ness and has opened up a retail store in the Gaiety Theater Building on O'Far- rell St. Being in the center of the theater and cafe district the store is ex- cellently located and Mr. Gooch reports that business has been excellent. The Fairmont Floral Co. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week, blooms for oOc. a flower, just half the usual price. This company has just added to its delivery departmen-t a new Garford delivery car, which will be the last word in style. It might be mentioned here that it is shipping to Red Bluff, Cal., 500 corsages tor a big wedding to be held there. Messrs. Eppstein, Kettlewell, Stein, and Pos were added to the exhibition committee. Robert Newcomb, representing- Vaugh- au's Seed Store on this Coast, was a visitor here last week. He visited the meeting of the Pacific Coast Horticul- tural Society, and becoming interested, joined immediately. This makes the sixth society of this kind he belongs to. Another new store called the Francis Floral Co., opened up last Saturday. F. F. Schlotzhauer, late of the California market, is opening it up and he has se- lected an excellent location at Sutter and Pmvcll sts. Mr. Schlotzhauer oiKned his place in the CaliEomia Market after the fire, and has been there ever since, so the business here is nothing new to him. He was with Geo. M. Stumpp on Fifth ave.. New York for 17 years and this alone will prove his ability. G. Dailet. Los Angeles, Cal. In your issue of Jan. 31 I notice that a plant grower aisks the question whether German Ivy was ever known to flower before the one he hag came into bloom. In the coastal regions of this State, the plant is a hardy perennial, and if given half a chance covers fences and shrub- bery, blooming profusely dnring the rainy season. The golden colored fltwers, nliich are without petals, completely hide the plant. On the University Campus at Kprkoley, tbe plant has escaped from cul- tiviUinn. .Tnd now there is a con-test for ti\e siirubbery. among which is "Poison Oalv," a Bramble, and some Sumach. When last I saw the collection, the South .\frican plant had the best of the situa- tion, and seemed' likely that it would smother the life out of all other vegeta- tion. The location is beneath large live Oaks. Prof. C. F. Palmer, superintendent oE the Agricultural Department of our city schools, has made arrangements with the California Rose Co. of Pomona to sup- ply him with well established plants from 2V>in. pots for the home gardens of the city. Already 20,000 haVe been disposed of to the children who pay for, and culti- vate them, at their homes. From present indications, 50,000 plants will be disposed of this season. Tea Roses are the only ones that finds favor in this part of the world. Some Gen. McArtbur are grown, and a few Mrs. .Tolin Laing, but teas and Bourbons predominate. The dream of .0. E. Rowland, the president of the company, of Roses in every gai-den in the land, is coming true. He has a unique method of propagating the queen of flowers, and is tlie most successful of any grower from wood grown in the open. The plants he sells Order Now I 468 W. Erie St. CBICAGO I Write thpm you re;id this advt. in tt]e ExfliiiiT-.^ KINNER gives you a gentle ramfall vrhen you wantit — inanyquantity. Absolute safeguard against drought. Cuts 'ater bills, reduces labor, doubles profit. Write for 6 free booklets on indoor and outdoor irrigation. TBE SKINNER IRRIGATION COMPANY, Depl. D Troy, Ohio YSTEM OF IRRIGATION 0LA5S will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and PARSHELSKY BROS.. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St., BROOKLYN, N.V. Second-lland Pipe We are agents for the Skinner System of irrigation. Write for Bulletins. We carry all sizes, of Pipe Iron threaded lengths, suitable for heating purposes. Columns and Fences. Beams cut to lengths. Relaying rB.il3. Tanks of all sizes for pressure and storage. Quotation grvcn on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co., 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. BUY YOUR GREENHOUSE GLASS for repair or new work of the old reliable house of C S. WEBER y 75 more machines of the same kind, loaded with the golden colored fruits. Bntering the old town about noon, and roceeding along the principal streets, the retty girls of the party threw the fruit ight and left to the delight of the multi- thronged the thoroughfares. :U1 members of the invading hosts wore )range colored coats, and hats trimmed n green. The Watsonville Apple growers ■esort to the same method of advertising their Apple Show in the streets of San Francisco. The Orange County float in the Pasadena parade on New Year's Day used the same tactics. A special meeting of the Los Angeles horticultural Society was held on the vening of the 11th to consider the propo- sition of the flower show in this town ne.xt year. The matter was turned over thern California Horticultural L incorporated body within the indorsement of the fii-st named society, with instructions to proceed. Be it re- bered that not a plant is set or a step taken toward this exhibition other " "■ ■ shall show to the world what may be done in ten months, matchless climate and soil of great fertility, when every fellow gets on the job. The property of the California Or- chards and Nurseries Co., of Yorba Linda, 30 miles east of this town, is for sale. It finishes its business career in years. The location is in one of the 'thermal" belts of the State, and right Sweet Peppers are in all their vigor, loaded with ripe and green fruits, " "" atoes planted last August are loaded with green fruit ready to ripen as soon as the days become warmer. Cavers, Oakville, Ontario, is spend] ns: a month or two in Southern ICa'liforriia that he may see for himself iwhat has been so frequently said of the climate and vegetation, native and exotic, w.hioh is successfully grown in the open. It i;* difficult for a plantsman to believe the tha the development of Helio- troiK. is not also congenial to the de- velopii:ent of a Tomato, or that a tem- perature of 35 degrees Fahr. is not fatal to Caunas, Caladiums, and such plants, yet' it is a fact nevertheless. So this Scotch gardener came to leani of the truth of all these things from personal experience and observation. There is a controversy on now among plantsmen on this Coast over the proper classification and the correct nomencla- ture of the several species- of Cocos palm grown in the opeu. It is time tliat some definite action was taken by nurserymen to standardize the names of these de- sirable plants. They give to the land- scape a distinctive character not possible by any other species of trees that we can grow. Pha?nix Cauariensis is the most majestic of the entire tribe, but for its perfect development it requires more room than the average yard affords. Louis Burk, wife and daughter, visi- ted this Coast. They are plant enthusi- asts from Philadelphia. They were de- lighted with what they saw, and were surprised at the number and size of exotics growing in the open which are only grown under glass in the East. For once did I meet a young woman who was familiar with all sorts of plants, nniili was a pleasure to me. I hope that iliis lamily will soon return and abide with IIS long enoudi to see all the mar- vels nf ihis Coast". Thev take all the horticultural papers of the Atlantic Coast, and I was pleased to know (hat they read them. The Fr.0KiST.s' Ex- change included. Tuberous rooted Ranunculuses and Miss A. L. Peck, of Camden, So. Carolina, Buys Lord & Burnham Co/s Greenhouses ■Ba«wraiiiiA nHlS enterprising woman grows tomatoes ai The house is 42x150 and divided into c The arrangement of the side sash just ab a rather unusual one. They were placed there so 1 soil could be shovelled in or out with least work. There are three kinds of people buying Lord & Burnham ho these days : 1. Those who have bought others, but for various reasons now for the first time buying Lord & Burnham's. Lord & Burnham Co. )ill is Lo°d&l ch abo : building, come to by reputation. Miss Peck was one of the latter, ises If you are thinking of building, it's only natural to think of Lord & Burnham as the builders. Let's talk it over. If you haven't our are , Handy Hand Book and Special Commercial Greenhouse Catalog— cfo ,-„rr-,^r-=/ NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA SALES OFFICES 1 42„dSiKei Bid.. TremoM Bid.. F.antlin Bank Bids. CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND TORONTO Rookery Bid: Cianite Bids Sweclser BIdg 12 Queen Slt«t Easl De.Pla.ne. Ill KING Iron Frame Greenhouses are the best growing houses and that's The unanimous verdict of King Users is that the King is the best producer and the best value ever. Let us send you the names of King JUST ASK THEM. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 King's Road, Ni All, cSu, Hsbl / a Day Houses. "'"iv,.n-,.,l,Uv).,,r,.,-,,.,l,ll=d„i^JIV YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., I help all RTOODd if yon meation the Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $18.00 per Auratum Giganteum 7-9-in., 300 to case, S16.00 per ( S-9-in., 250 to case, $20.00 per ( Magnificum 130 to case, $7.00 per case. ' 8-9-in., 200 to case, $10.00 per ( Special quotations on thousand lots. CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Matchless S12.00S100.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Gorgeous 12.00 100.00 Sprengeri Plants 3H-in- P0t3, $5.00 per 100; $45.( per 1000. A No. 1 stock. 100 1000 Pink DeUght S6.00 .$60.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Silver Pink Snapdragon 2M-in. pots, S4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 100. AZALEAS of the following varieties: Vervaeneana, Madam Van der Cruyssen, De SeUryveriaui, SioiDn Mirdaer aQcl Niobe Doz. 100 12-14-in SS.ob $60.00 14-16-in 10.00 75.00 All above subject to 3 per cent, for cash with order. m. F. HASTING CO., SJ^r'A^oT " "; Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchapge Miscellaneous Plants ACALYPHA 3-in. S3.50 ACHYRANTHES Emersonl, Besteri Mosiaca.. 2.00 3.00 AGERATUM Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little Gem, Princess Pauline, etc 2.00 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA Aurea nana. Jewel, Seyboldl. FUCHSIA : Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Ma- . rinka, Minnesota, Goet- HARDY ENGLISH IVY Briliiantissima, etc. ALYSSUM Giant, Dwarf, Double ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri. Ex- 2.00 HELIOTROPE Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bruant I . . . LANTANAS A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Harkett's Perfection, Deli- LEMON VERBENAS BEGONIA Vernon. Pink and white 2.00 3.00 Luminosa, Pfitzer Trium- Gloire de Chatelaine. COLEUS Beckwith Gem, Duneraria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Ver- HARDY POMPON types GERANIUMS Double Fringed White 3.00 SALVIA Bonare and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO SCANDENS or Parlor Ivy 2.00 SWAINSONA ) per 1000, from 3-inch pots. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONSCC/KiS Will help all around If j««« Drake's Satisfactory Tomato Seed In which quality, superiority of our Strains, and very moderare prices are leading features A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU Chalk's Early Jewel. . Early Acme Matchless Dwarf Champion New Stone Livingston's Beauty.. Livingston's Favorite Livingston's Paragon Livingston's Globe.. . ONION SETS. White and yellow. Write for quotation on your requirementB for March delivery. J. AUO. DI\AKE, CHKTEr! NEW^IERStY GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color : Soft yellow, slightly tinged, rose pink in throat. Flowers 4}^-in. across. Very strong grower, 4}^ to 5 feet high. First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $75.00 per 1000, Third size, $50.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. k. KINSMAN, OHIO BIDWELL & FOBES, 8EED5 and BULBd W.CBeckert I0I-I03 Federal Street PITTSOUitCH, PA. (Mn-th Siibi) S. M. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON. MICH. Cantract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a fuU line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pei and Nasturtium Specialists gi,WholMi^a ciowen of FuU list ol ' J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field iiiHi Garden Seeds Established 1818. Write for ( Light, Pratt and EUlcott Streets BALTIMORE, ND. McHutchison & Co., 12 pkgs. etc.; Stumpp & Walter Co., 13 bulbs; J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., bulbs, etc.; G. H. Cobb, 3 cases P. Henderson & Co. ■ Maltus & Wafe,''T27"p'kgs: bulbs,' Feb. 20, S. S. New York — F. B. Van- itt & Co., 70 cases trees, etc. CorrespondeDce Solid tud s»e.tcm S.D:.W0(l»RUrFS$0N$,g2DeyStre(^NEWY(fflK Flower and Garden Seeds and Orange, Conn. Reciprocity — Sa'w New York Seed Trade The continued cold weather, accom- panied by some light snows, puts a ban upon counter trade in the seed stores. Business obtained through other sources is very active ; so much so, that on Mon- day the 23d, generally observed as a holiday in this city, as Washington's Birthday occurred on Sunday this year, nearly all of the seed stores were open until noon, and some all day. This se- vere weather has made great care neces- sary in receiving foreign bulbs and han- dling these promptly on arrival and also on handling shipments of domestic bulbs for exportation. Holland nursery stocjs also is now beginning to arrive. In reply to a question as to the busi- ness outlook in the import trade James McHutchison, of McHutchison & Co., recently replied "Never better than at this present time." Mr. McHutchison backed this statement by giving concrete instances of heavy orders already booked with open prices for next season's de- livery, showing the present state of busi- ness confidence. The MaoNiff Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey st., received on the 'S. S. New Amsterdam on Thursday of last week 47 cases of Gladioli from Holland, and also a large shipment of Lily of. the Valley clumps, and on Tuesday of this week a large consignment of Holland nursery stock, such as Rhododendrons, Eoses and conifers. Seed orders are com- ing in freely. Wm. Elliott & Sons of 42 Vesey st., are making a special ofier of Gladioli America. May and Brenchleyensis, also of insecticides and fertilizers. Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., is making a special offer of Sweet Peas in mixture. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., find that business is steadily increasing at their large new quarters with which they are much pleased. Peter Henderson & Co., 37 Cortlandt St., are making a special offer this week of Invincible, Semple and Crego Astey Philadelphia Seed Trade The continued cold and wintry weather with increasing snowstorms has had a chilling effect upon the trade here. Business is very quiet in all departments, mail order trade included. The Henry F. Michell Co. is meeting an excellent demand for Canna roots and Gladiolus bulbs, and reports gratifying mail orders being received on this stock. Michael McCaffery, the popular main line salesman, reports a flourishing pri- vate trade. On Monday, March 2, Henry A. Dreer, Inc., will formally open its new annex at 716 Chestnut St., which the public will be cordially invited to inspect. The in- vitation will be extended through the me- dium of the dally papers. The main floor or store proper is about completed and for spaciousness and light is one of the finest in the city. It is finished in buff color, and with its counters and seed cases done in oak, presents a hand- some appearance. For the opening a full display of some of Riverton's choicest specimens will grace the occasion. The Johnson Seed Co. is shipping Begonia bulbs in quantity; seed orders are also arriving. This store force was considerably handicapped last week, ow- ing to a break in the heating system. A new boiler has been installed. Max Feirstein, of the Moore Seed 'Co., has returned from a very successful trip throughout Western Pennsylvania. Walter P. Stokes states there seems quite a shortage in yellow Onion sets and of which he fortunately has some plump stock. February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 469 J\ Kut In Kannas KINQ HUMBERT $1.75 per lOO, $15.00 per lOOO When other varieties are ordered in fair proportion, otherwise, ordered alone price as below mTTlT' T^T\TT7' T 1^ A TMTVT/^ r' A TVTTVT A C IN THEIR The Best Bronze Ganna s produced in heavy t The Best Red Canna METEOR. Flowers fuUy 4 inches aero Continues blooming luxuriantly aQ Sui doi.,.»8.00 per 100, »76.00 per 1000. The Best Pink The Best Yellow Ganna ROSEA GIGANTEA. This beautiful variety has extra large flowers. Single petals are 2}^ inches across; color a deep, rich rose, almost a coral carmine. Height 3^ feet. 60 cts. per doz., $4.75 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. GUSTAV GUMPPER. The finest yellow bedding Canna; Sowera of good size, are held well above the foliage, the fine trusses always clean looking; in habit of growth very uniform; color a rich goldea yellow, a shade that has been missing heretofore and which can be seen as far as the eye will carry. 3Hto4feet, $1.00 per doi.. »8.00 per 100. J75.00 per 1000 The Best White Ganna MONT BLANC. 3H feet high. In color it is almost a pnr* white. 40 cts. per doz.. $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Red-Flowering, Green Foliage LOUISIANA. A strong, vigorous-growing variety, attaining a height ol 7 feet, producing a dense mass of glossy green foliage and vivid scarlel flowers, often measuring 7 mches across. 30 cts. per doz. $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. . A. BOUVIER. 6 feet. Dark crimson. 30 cts. per doi, $1.75 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. BBAUTE POITEVINE. 3H 'ert. Dark 'crimi 40 eta. per doc, $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BLACK PRINCE. Intense, dark, velvety marc^, grows strong and erect, 3 to 4 feet; fine dark red stems, and deep green leaves edged with purple . 35 cts. per doi„ $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. CHARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. Bright crimson. 25 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. CRIMSON BEDDER. 3 feet. Intense scarlet. 50 cts. per doz., $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. DUKBOF MARLBORr ■ ' " " ' ' 36 cts. per doz., $2.00 , _ . . . J. D. Elsele. Brilliant vermilion scarlet. rdoz.. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 pi Color scarlet crimson; the npact; foliage green. Dwarf habits, r Seci. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Red, Gold-Ed^ed, Spotted and Yellow Cannas , $18.00 per 1000. clusters are large and 2to2Mf et.''40ct.. ntg doz., 9;f.vo per iiAj, »i:o.uO per lOOU. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. Fine large flowers in heavy, trasses: rich, bright orange scarlet; very showy ' " 3 feet. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 pe- PRES. McKINLEY. Brilliant crimson, with scaret shading. "" ~ " . 35 cts. per doz, $2.25 Dwarf habit. t, growmg only ;!>< per lUO, »a).00 per 1000. PRBS. MEYER. A glorious Canna: color nch cherry producing a gorgeous efifect; bronzy foliage 4 feet, r ■ er 100. $20.00 per 1000. ' ~ he eiant of its class ; grows 6 or brignt crimson scarlet, borne in PILLAR OF FIRE. Tl 7. feet high; flowers I erect spikes like blazing torcnes; contmuo invaluable for center of beds, etc. 35 ct $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. TARRVTOWN. A grand crimson variety 36 cts. per doz., $2J26 wr 100. $20.00 per White and Cream Shades Pink Flowering Gannas Flowers of delicate rose pin er doz.. $1.89 per 100. $16. $1.75 [ L. PATRY. Flowers of c the foliage. Hi feet. I pvlOOO. LOUISE. S feet. A grai Herat, much taller, and UM per 100. MLLE. BERA1 3H feet. One of the softest and most delicately colored that has yet been introduced. The flowers are of a soft, rosy pink, with a pretty mottled border bright green fol" $2.76 per 100. $25.00 per 1000 Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas BRANDYWINE. A healthy, vigorous dtsplay of fine, large n folly mottled with dL_^ ____, _ _ times narrowly edged with bright gold. •Imost as dark • • - $26.00 I BAVIDK per doz., $2.26 per > EARUM. 3H fe $2J26 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. BGANDALE. 4 feet. Currant red. 36 100, $20.00 per 1000. KING HUMBERT. For fuH description see above. 40 cts. p. LEONARD VAUGHAN. Hi feet. Bright scarlet. $3.75 pa MUSAFOLIA. This is one of the finest foUaged Cannas, with 4« fjt WYOMING. . Might be caDed King of the C the most majestic, with the double attraction of having a Inzuriant growth of rich purple foliage. Above this are borne great plumes of massive orange-colored blossoms, tme Orchid-sbaped. with rounded petals. Height 7 feet. 36 cts. per doz.. $2.00 doi.. $1.86 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. feet high; above this the flower spikes shoot up :, each one bearing fine, big clusters of Orchid- type, spikes shoot t growth of dark'bronzeToliage and a magnificent /^-^ m n /v K flowers. Color is intend vinous red, beauti- f^antia three petals „ _ Brandywine I lack Beauty. 50 cts. per doz., $2.76 per 100, ffixmbet't r doz., $2.26 per 100. $20.00 per lOOO. ROBUSTA. Height 6 to 8 feet, SHENANDOAH. A splendid, doz.. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per : We are the largest handlers of 1 rate; It doz., $2.75 per 100, i 100, $35.00 per 1000. jnormous musa-like leaves, 3 by 5 feet. ,f the leaves being beautifuUy banded with bronze purple, $2.26 per 100, $20.00 per lOOC- lOOO. FURST BISMARCK. Rich i a glistening, golden orange, red. Single blossoms arc ofte) Newer Cannas brilhant scarlets, both tlia „„ ioO.$28.« DR. ROBERT FUNCKE. Large flowers in heaver, dense spikes, in color the same shade as Scarlet Sage; very bright. 4^ feet, doz., $2.75 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. large size. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz.. $2.25 per 100 dM.,°l^...., GENERAL with any house in the Ca . ^ „ are packed 250 In a box. Two can be •■ cleared " together and luousauu ia«i .1 » tu«.pcr for you to buy a boiol 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantidee. r. i *i i i .* n any Cannas are not (oond hero, U may be tinderstood that they are superseded by the foregoing. If selection Is lelt substitute or send only the best for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY— WINTKKSON'S SEED STORE, 166 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. Rich, deep crimson scarlet, overlaid with maroon; very Urge K>d-sized flowers of good substance thrown well above the foliage. 3 feet. 35 cts. per ,er 100, $20.00 per 1000. , .^ ^ j j ,„ ,., j . ,. ,j lEREEL. Scarlet, suffused with orange, base and edge of flower marbled with golden eet. 35 cts. per doz.. $2J25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. .... . A gorgeous bronze-leaved variety. The flowers are of a bright cmnsoD easuring 0 inches aiyoss, of remarkable substance, and are produced in large trusses nearly 3H feet. 60 cts. per doz, $1.75 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. shipped as one. One box of to ua ne nill 342 West 14th Street NEW YORK CITY nMnMnMnMniinMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnM'nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 470 The Florists' Exchange HENDERSON'S ^^ ASTER SEED Henderson's Invincible Asters A superior strain of Giant Peony Flowered Asters — of great importance for florists' cutting purposes. LAVENDER, CRIMSON, BLUE, ROSE-PINK, WHITE, PURPLE. Trade packet of 1000 seeds, 50c.; per oz., $2.00. Semple's Late Flowering Asters Large, double, long-stemmed flowers, splendid varieties for florists. LAVENDER, CRIMSON, SHELL-PINK, WHITE, PURPLE. Trade packet of 1000 seeds, 25c.; per oz., $1.25. Crego's Asters A highly developed Comet type of florists' Asters. Our seed comes from the originator. WHITE, CRIMSON, ROSE-PINK, SHELL-PINK, LIGHT BLUE, VIOLET. Trade packet of 1000 seeds, 75c.; per oz., $3.00. *'Queen of the Earlies" Asters (Queen of the Market), valuable on account of their extreme earliness and Astermums Trade packet of 1000 see HENDERSON'S INVINCIBLE ASTER Send for Florists' Wholesale Catalogue. Choicest Strains of Florists' Flowers. Chicago SeedjjTrade At the present time there is a demand for such flower seed for greenhouse sow- ing as Verbenas, Snapdragons, Asters, Pansies, Petunias, Salvias, and in fact more or less of numerous other varieties of Summer flowering plants in propor- tion to the estimation they are held in by the plant buying public. Such stock as Gladioli, Gloxinias, Amaryllis, Tube- roses, tuberous rooted Begonias and Cala- diums in variety, as well as all other miscellaneous bulbs, roots and tubers that have to be started into growth for Spring sales are now in demand. Vege- table seeds for hotbed sowing such as Beets. Cauliflower, Celery, Cabbage, Let- tuce and Radishes are called for daily. Pruning appliances, spraying apparatus and fertilizers for lawn and garden top dressing are all articles of daily require- At Vaughan's Seed Store there was a good over the counter trade on Saturday for seeds and plants. There is a good display of all blooming plants maintained at the store, that is replenished daily from Western Springs greenhouses. At Winterson's Seed Store orders for Cannas, Gladioli, and Tuberoses are coming in well. A carload of Tuberoses and Caladiums, all of which came through in fine shape, was received last week. Late reports from the seed centers in Germany coniirm the anticipated ex- treme shortage of many flower seed items. Particularly does this apply to Ccntaurea candidissima, a like shortage of which has not been seen by the trade in many years. The W. W. Barnard Co. reports the retail trade as having a good start. The wholesale trade, which has been heavy since the beginning of the year, continues to hold up to a volume of business that will be well in advance of all former sea- sons. Arnold Ringier, who has been con- fined to his home by illness since his re- turn from the canners' convention at Baltimore, was able to be at his office on Saturday and was apparently himself again. The retail catalog of this com- pany for 1914 is a handsome one. It contains a table of carefully prepared cultural information for the latitude of Chicago. R. W. McGill is the catalog man of this house and his friends are congratulating him on the general excel- lence of this publication. Henry W. Bruns, Inc., is now the name of a well known Chicago seed house. H. W. Bruns, who has for some time been conducting a seed store on W. Randolph St., incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois on Feb. 14. The capital stock is given at $10,000. The business of this corporation in future will be to buy, raise, and sell seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, and buy and sell garden and farm implements. The incorpora- tors are H. W. Bruns, Daniel Zinser and Rudolph Bollinger. Mr. Bruns holds the controlling interest, only selling sufficient shares of stock to secure incorporation. He is looking for a better store in his neighborhood that will give him more room to handle his increasing business. Chas. Hollenbach states that the Onion set situation remains the same ; the cold weather has retarded shipping but active preparations are under way to get stock moving as soon as the weather becomes more favorable. Two cars were shipped to Toronto, Canada, at the be- ginning of the cold spell and went through in good condition. The shipping of Cannas at the store of A. Henderson & Co. continues brisk ; the demand for this stock is reported to be unusually large this year. Guy Reyburn has returned from his Eastern trip and will remain in the house for several days before taking to the road again. Mice Proof Seed Cases From W. C. Heller & Co., Montpelier, Ohio, we have received this catalog No. 34 with illustrations, descriptions and prices of their mice and dust proof seed cases, bases and bins. The patterns or types here shown were introduced to the trade fourteen years ago and are being used today by thousands of seedsmen. In the Heller seed cases they make use of the well-known steel drawers which when made of various sizes permits the use of the correct size just where it is needed and being interchangeable permits the stock being carried in alphabetical order so as to materially aid in locating any desired seed. Will of Martin J. Sutton The late Martin John Sutton, head of the firm of seed merchants at Reading, Eng., left estate which has been sworn for probate at $685,000 (£137,000). By his will, dated February 6, last year, he left: To his wife, domestic and outdoor effects up to $25,000, together with a sum of $10;000 and $15,000; upon trust to each son, $25,000; to his daughter Emily Batty, $75,000. Other bequests included $2500 to his daughter-in-law Eleanora Sutton for furtherance of the work of the Mothers' Prayer Union, $2500 to his son Ernest for the Y. M. C. A., Henley; $1250 to trustees for the T. W. C. A., Henley. The will contains the following pas- sage: I declare that having always tried to give to religious and philanthropic ob- jects during my life as the Lord pros- pered me rather than lay money by for bestowal after I no longer use it, I leave no legacies to societies. Hubert Bulb Co., Portsmouth. Va.— Wholesale catalog of bulbs for Fall planting. "America's largest bulb grow- W. B. Long-stretli, Hebron, Ohio.— An- nual price list of standard garden and flower seeds for the farmers' village gar- Amerioan PoreBtry COm 15 Beac -List of White Pines at digging." Herrmann's Seed Store, 140 E. 34th New York City. — Seed book, twenty- eighth year. ery excellen alog th inde ra. Bice Co., 1220 Race St., Philadel- phia, Pa. — Easter Portfolio and Willing Helper Supplement, a nicely illustrated. chure of' floi I trated, devoted to s^ hardy perennials, and 112 pages and index. Peterson_ Nursery, shrubs and plan The Florists' Exchange has re- ceived several inquiries as to the where- abouts of Henri Beaulieu, seedsman, for- merly of Woodhaven, N. Y. Should this catch the eye of anyone, either in this country or in Europe, able to give us information as to Mr. Beaulieu's present location, we would be much obliged. Catalogs Received ^Tice proof seed J. Murray Bassett, Packard St., Ham- lonton. N. J. — Dahlias and how to grow John Connon Co., Its., Hamilton, On- little lists we have handled. It can be carried in one's waistcoat pocket. It is well printed and nicely illustrated. St. louis Seed Co., 411-13 Washington ave., St. Louis. Mo. — Seed annual, 1914. A nicely arranged list of 114 pp. freely illustrated, and having a calendar for seed planters in the latitude of St. Louis. A, C. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Cleve- land, O. — Seeds, plants well prepared catalog. iny nd ha crowded, uch valu- ).-HPla bulbs, pere ials Boss Bros. Co., Worcester, Mass. — Vegetable, grass and flower seeds; 120 p.p. and cover, freely illustrated. Tbe Grifflns Bros. Co., Port Arthur, Texas, Miami, Florida, etc. — Planters' wholesale price and discount supple- The able inforn stock, and an inset for notes. State Nursery Co., Helena, Mont.- Seeds, plants, trees, etc. A general cat£ log of shrubs, hardy plants, and flower, vegetable and some farm seeds, frontispiece Is of a vase of Chin ters in colors. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 and 37 Cort- landt St., New York. — Farmer's Manual, 1914. All who own or manage farms^ doubt one of the finest catalogs of Roses in the whole trade, of 86 pages, splen- didly illustrated, and having good and full descriptions. The list contains a complete index of the varieties offered. (Continued on page 470) February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 47] Dreer s Famous American Asters K^LL of our American Asters have been grown under our personal supervision and we know KLi that the quality in every instance is unsurpassed. Our constantly increasing output of Aster Seed to the most critical growers in all parts of the country is evidence that they are all we claim for them. Dreer's Superb Late Branching Asters This superb strain haa long been one of our leading specialties, extraordinarjr care being given each season to the selection of the very finest specimens for stock seed, resulting in a strain that is acknowledged by the leading growers as unsurpassed. The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 234 feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, average over 5 inches across. The form of the fiowers, together with the length of the stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. They come into bloom from two to three weeks after the average type, usually being at their best during September, and fiUing in the gap between the general run of Asters and Chrysanthemums. We offer eight beautiful and distinct colors. Trade pkt. Oz. Trade pkt. Oz. Azure-blue. A deep rich lavender. $0.25 $1.00 Deep Crimson. Rich and glowing. .25 1.00 Deep Rose. Distinct and fine 25 1.00 Pale Lavender. Exquisite greyish- blue 25 1.00 Deep Purple. A rich, royal shade. .$0.25 $1.00 Rose-pink. A lovely shade 25 1.00 Shell-pink. Soft and dainty 25 1.00 Pure White. Perfect in its purity .. . .25 1.00 Finest Mixed. All the colors mixed, trade pkt., $0.25; oz., $0.75 The Celebrated Astermums This strain of Giant Comet Asters was first exhibited at the Florists' Convention in 1912, and their immense size and Chrysanthemum-like appearance created quite a sensation. The stock we offer was grown from seed procured from the originator and has been, we believe, improved under our care, the colors, which were somewhat mixed, being carefully trued up. They closely resemble Crego's Giant, but come into bloom fully two weeks earlier. We offer three colors. Trade pkt. Oz. 1 Trade pkt. Oz. White. Pure snow white $0.50 $2.50 Lavender. Rich, deep lavender. ...$0.50 $2.50 Pink. Lively rose pink 50 2.50 | Crego's Giant Comet Asters Magnificent fluffy flowers, averaging over 5 inches across, with long strong stems, the finest of thas type. Comes into bloom in August, continuing well into September, and, unlike most of the Comet sorts, stands when cut and is a good flower to ship We offer three colors Trade pkt. Oz. Shell-pink $0.40 $2.00 Snow-white .40 2.00 Purple .40 2.00 Dreer's "Peerless Pink" Aster This grand Aster may be briefly described as a glorified late branching shell-pink or Mary Semple. It has the same strong, sturdy habit of growth; comes into bloom a little earher, bears freely almost globular flowers rarely un- der 4 inches across and frequently over 5 inches. The color is rich shell-pink, similar m shade, but more decided than the late branching. The centre petals are prettily incurved, while the wide outer petals reflex, making a most artistic and finely finished flower and stands cut longer than any other. 50cts. per trade pkt., $2.50 per oz. Miscellaneous Sorts Oz. $1.50 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 3.00 Creeo'a Giant Aster Trade pkt. Dreer's Crimson Giant. A superb deep rich blood crimson, late flowering $0.30 Dreer's Pink Beauty. The finest mid-season pink 50 Daybreak. Soft blush pink, mid-season 40 Electric White. Very large flowers, with long needle-like petals, mid-season 30 Giant Branching Comet. Mixed colors 25 Lavender Gem. A very early pure lavender. Comet type 50 Mikado, Pink or Rochester. Very large, fluffy flowers, mid-season 30 Mikado White. Very large, fluffy flowers, mid-season 30 Purity. A very fine strain of this fine mid-season; pure white 40 Pink King. Soft sheU pink 50 Rose King. Brilliant rose 30 i.ou Violet King. Soft shade of violet 25 1.00 White Fleece. A magnificent extra early pure white of Comet form 40 2.00 Dreer's High-Grade Imported Asters In addition to the American grown sorts offered above, we import from the best European growers the kinds that do best in our cUmate of which the following are the most important to the florist Queen of the Market Asters A first-class early-flowering Aster, coming into flower in July, or fuUy three weeks in ad- vance of the general run; of branching habit; flowers of good size and borne on long stems, making them exceedingly valuable for cutting; excellent for growing under glass. Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. Bright Rose $0.20 $0.75 Pink $0.20 $0.75 Crimson 20 .75 Purple 20 .75 Lavender 20 .75 1 White 20 .75 Finest Mixed. All colors, trade pkt., $0.15; oz., $0.60. Early Wonder Asters This is the earUest flowering Aster in cultivation, blooming in early July from seed sown in April, and can be had in bloom by the end of June if started in March. Flowers as large as Queen of the Market and borne on good, long, strong stems. A really valuable type where early flowers are wanted. We offer two colors, viz.: Trade pkt. Oz. I Trade pkt. Oz. Early Wonder White $0.40 $2.00 | Early Wonder Pink J0.40 $2.00 HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. t whera credit U doe— Uentlon Ezchanfe 472 The Florists' Exchange A CAREFUL SELECTION OF SEED FROM THE BEST ASTERS FOR CUTTING The H. & F. QuaUty Select Aster Seed is the safest to plant, because it reduces the elemeuts of chance to your crop, and it is the most econoniical, because it pro- duces more salable flowers. Mr. John Gerard, New Britain, Conn., in his letter to us. dated January 18th, said, " During 1912 I have products of your seeds, and I feel confident that your climate, soil and skill will add annual improvements. ! repo wiUa ; that many first prizes have been ^ Improved Giant Crego. White, shell pink, rose pink and purple S0.60 Smith's Peerless (Late Branching). White and shell pink 60 Hercules. White only 80 Improved " Rochester." CASH WITH ORDER }4 oz. 1 oz. Daybreak Delicate pink $0.30 Purity. Snow white 30 Hohenzollern. White, rosy lilac and azure 2.00 4.00 blue.- 30 Superb Late Branching. 3.00 6.00 White, shell pink, deep rose, azure blue, purple and lav- ender 20 packets, at 25c. each; five packets, $1.00; or the full twelve ASK FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR and colors, S2.00 1 due — Mention Exchange CENTER OF THE STAGE HE accompanying cut shows a SEEDLING plant of my original Silver PinK THE FINEST AND Most ProdncNve Snapdragon in the world. It is an average plant taken from a bench now growing in our houses, and is the kind that ccin be produced by anyone with ordinary culture. There are many other Snapdragons that can be grown with profit pro- viding you have a market at a big price for the few spikes that they produce. This thought was furnished by one of our biggest growers when commenting upon profit of varieties from cuttings. It is a hard fact. Have you the market ? With Silver Pink seedlings you can meet any market, with size or quality, by cutting away shoots to any de- sired number. Our market takes blossoms at $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen at retail, and we let all shoots come. Fine plants, like shown In small pots, now ready at $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Better make room lor a bench. Possibly you have some poor-paying space that will pay you to sacrifice. Seed sown now will sup- ply Spring sales and Summer blos- soms. Price, $1.00 per trade pkt.; 3 lor $2.50, 7 Jor $5.00. Cash please. Cultural directions tree. G. S. RAMSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. Vick's Famous ASTER SEED Our strain of Queen of the Market cannot be surpassed All grown on our own farm Prices }4 oz. 35c., }/2 oz. 60c., I oz. $1.00 James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER. N. V. will help all around If yon mention My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA Is being grown by over 3000 growers this Winter. If you have not seen them in flower, ask your nearest grower. Noth- ing will pay better for the next ten years than this popular flower. New seed will be ready in August. To plant one house, 20x100. wiU not cost you over_ S15.00. Write for information to the Originator, ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cal. Reciprocity — Sa' t In the Bichange W. H. BARRETT ADRIAN, MICH. GROWER OF Tomato Seeds PIANTS,BUIBS and SEEDS It is our busiiiess to have what vouniant TRY US AND S^ S.S.SKIDELSKY«CO. 1218 BeU Bld^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. CatHatm for the asking {Continued from page 470) David Herbert & Son, —Dahlias. One of th Dahlias we have seen, v rranged in front, soni of trated. pleton, Turtle Dov Johannesburg, Rheinkonig and Alpha. The front cover has a beautifully ored picture of the new Cactus Dahlia Master Carl, while the richly de Delice fills the back. A colored plate of other fine varieties is given in the ter of the list. Phloxes, Preonies, L Gladioli and other things find a pla this catalog. Foreign M. Herl), Naples, Italy.— Wholesale B. Wallace & Co., Kilnfield Gardens, Colchester, Bng. — Descriptive list of Gladioli for 1914. The descriptions betieal. B. H. Bath, Ltd., The Floral Farms, Wisbech, Bng. — Spring trade list of Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Dahlias, Paonies, Pansies, herbaceous plants, Roses, Narcissi, Cannas, Pyrethrums and vegetable and flower seeds. S. A. F. and 0. H. Department of Plant Beglstratlon Public notice is hereby given that George Giatras, 463 Summit St., West Hoboken, N. J„ offers for registration the Neplirolepis described below. Any requested to cc___. — retary at once. Failing to receive ob- jection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. Raiser's Description: Originated as a sport of Nephrolepis Giatrasii, resem- bling this variety in its light green color but with long, gracefully recurving fronds. In habit of growth like Bostoni- ensls but far more graceful. Name. New Tork. JOHN YOUNG, Secretary. February 21. 1914. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been received or filed to the registration of the Begonia Melior, by Julius A. Peterson & Sons of Cin- cinnati, Ohio, same becomes complete. Feb. 21, 1914. JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y, Coiiung Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward us piomptb particulars as to fortncoming ezhibitiona.) American Association of Nurserymen, annual convention at Cleveland, O., ing of the State Florists' Association of Indiana and the Illinois State Florists' Association. March 10 and 11. For schedules write Secretary, Joseph Smith, Danville, 111. New Tork, N. T. — International Flower Show to be held under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New Tork and the New Tork Florists' Club in the New Grand Central Palace. 46th St. & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to 28, 1914. The Amer. S. P. Soc. will have a section in this show. New Tork, N. T.— Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914^ Scranton, Pa. — Spring flower show the Scranton Florists' Clu and Apr. 1, at Town Hall. Society of American Florists' and Mar. 31 ental Sorticnltorists, ; 3n and meetings at Bost Mass., Conrad Appel's Jubilee Edition In the preface to the jubilee edition of his seed catalog, which has just readied us, Conrad Appel of Darmstadt, Germany, with a business that is probably world- wide, observes that this is the 125th year of his firm's existence. The founders of the house of Conrad Appel migrated into Griesham, Darmstadt, in the year 1700 and there occupied themselves as brick- layers and peasants. The collecting of fir cones and the production of seeds be- gan, presumably by them, in the sixties of the eighteenth century. The firm was actually founded in 1789. Grass and Clover seeds were afterward .taken up. The firm has been managed by the Appel family for four generations and has stead- ily expanded its business. February 28, 1014. The Florists' Exchange 473 €€ JoKi\ Baer" Tomato A Marvelous Introduction "John Baer' ' Tomato is the Most Talked of Novelty in both America and Europe for 1914. ITS WONDERFUL MERITS and intrinsic worth have attracted attention all over the World. The Earliest Tomato On Earth Perfect Fruit in 50 Days "John Baer" Tomato Produces Perfect, Solid, High Crown. Beautiful, Brilliant Red Toma- toes in 30 days. IT IS THE RESULT of Fifteen Generations of Improvement and Selection. Originator's Seed Only Pkt Perfect Fruit In 30 Days "John Baer" Tomato -" Johni^Baer " Tomato produces large, beautiful, solid shipping Tomatoes" in 30 days " T u °y^^^^*^ grown in Veneer or Paper bands, with roots undisturbed. ~. ^^^^§^^^ " Tomato produces the most perfect High Crown Tomatoes ever grown* - John iJaer Tomato produces an enormous crop of Tomatoes, 50 to 100 fruit to each -Every " John Baer " Tomato ripens evenly, right up to the stem. -No cripples, no scalds, no blight, no cracked, no wrinkled, no one-sided, uneven, scarred fruit. When dead ripe " John Baer " Tomato will not burst. -''John Baer " Tomato has a wonderful glistening bright red color. -" John Baer " Tomato has a mild, deliciously sweet flavor, -In shape and form exactly like its photograph. -" John Baer " Tomato is almost seedless, a marvelous Stem Setter, often ten fruit in first cluster, solid and meaty. -" John Baer " Tomato has just enough foliage — will stand plenty of manuring without going to vine. Set plants 2>^ x 3 feet. -" John Baer " Tomato is the most perfect shipping Tomato ever grown — 24 fruit exactly fill a six carrier basket. -Each beautiful " John Baer " Tomato weighs about 6}4 ounces. -" John Baer " Tomato Seed was saved only by John Baer, the originator, who per- sonallyfselectedfand picked every Tomato from?which he saved this seed, selecting only the most beautiful perfect fruit of the earlyj Stem Set Clusters. -" John Baer " Tomato is the offspring of two marvelous Tomatoes — One Great Special- ist having devoted 10 years iu selecting and improving one parent and Another Expert devotedtfive years in selecting and improving the other parent. The '* John Baer " Tomato is therefore the result of Fifteen Generations of Improvement and Selection for earliness, quality, shape, fruit, color and shipping quality. $1.00. 3^oz. $2.50. Oz. $4.00. Mlb. $15.00. Lb. $50.00 351^3% DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE 1818 "John Baer" Tomato The Earliest Tomato on Earth J. Bolgiano ® Son 1914 ALMOST 100 YEARS SELLING TRUSTWORTHY SEEDS GROWERS OF PEDIGREED TOMATO SEED BALTIMORE, MD., U. S. A. Beclproclty— Saw It I 474 The Florists' Exchange 'Foni«£sH[.RjwsoNCo.'$ fasts' Quality Seeds OUR COMPLETE TRADE LIST FOR FLORISTS MAILED FREE PETUNIA CaUfornia Fringed Rufiled Glan ASPARAGUS Greenhouse loo seedi plumosus nanus. Per 100 seeds, 40c.; per lUUU seeds, S2.7S. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Per oz. (600 to 700 seeds) 50c., J-4 lb. S1.75. ASTERS Our strain of Aster are unsurpassed, and are obtained from the most successful seed growers and originators. For a complete assortment of varieties, send for our Trade CANDYTUFT Tr.pkt. oz. FISKJE'S GIANT WHITE PERFECTION. Best for forcing. White... Lb., S5.00; M lb-. S1.35 SO.IS S0.50 Giant Empress. White M lb-. Sl-00 .15 .25 Giant Hyacinth Flowered. Pure white. Special strain Lb.. S3.60; M lb- Sl.OO .15 .35 Rose Cardinal. Deep rose cardinal 20 .75 Finest Mixed H lb., 35c. .15 Tr. pkt. ts. Selected tifully rufHed mar icings . Giants of California. An Dwarf Inimitable Striped ! ■1000 seeds. Sl.( extra hne strain of beautifully fringed I-I2.S02. .1 ad Blotched (Nana .35 w w i 1 ^•^ i^^ P^ m ^ ■■BK''v'4l 1 t Rosy Morn. Rosy pink-white throat; compact ... .35 3.00 Howard's Star 50 4.50 Double Giant Perfection Hybrids. Producing from 50 to 75 per cent, double-flowering plants. . Per 500 seeds. .75 STOCKS NEWPORT BEAUTY. Best pot Stock for florists. An excep- tionally fine dwarf variety for early flowering; valuable for cutting and making one of the' iinest pot plants, producing 90 per cent, double flowers. Excellent for forcing. 'j"j._ Ti\it. Snowflake. Pure white S0.75 Delicate Light Rose 75 Light Blue. Extra fine 75 Ruby. Fiery red. 75 Stock, Newport 1 Finest Mixed. SWEET PEAS Our stock comprises all of the best and choicest varieties in use to date. Send for Trade Ust. ZINNIA TALL SUPERB MAMMOTH. Finest Mixture, Canary Yellow, Carmine, Crimson, Deep Maroon, Flesh Color, Dark Purple, Rose, Scarlet, White, Golden Yel- low. Trade pkt. 15c., oz. 50c. DOUBLE DWARF, Large Flowering. Finest Mixture, Salmon Rose, Sulphur Yellow, Orange, Scarlet, Crim- son, White. Trade pkt. 15c., oz. 5Qc. BEGONIA TUBEROUS ROOTED. All large-flowering size bulbs. Single Flowering: Finest Mixture, White, Rose, Scarlet, Crimson, YeUow. Doz. 35c., 100 S2.25. 1000 S20.00. Double Flowering: Finest Mixed. Doz. SOc.. 100 S3.7S, 1000 S32.50, Scarlet, Crimson, Rose, White, Yellow, Orange. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.00, lOOO S35.00. GLOXINIA Finest Mixed, White, Dark Blue, Red, Brilliant Scarlet Spotted. Scarlet edged white, Violet edged white. Do^ eoc., 100 $4.00. Petunia, Fringed Ruffled Giants GLADIOLUS Doz First size bulbs Pure white, blue anthers Baron Hulot. Dark violet Brenchleyensis. Vermilion scarlet Dawn. Delicate salmon George Paul. Deep crimson, spotted pur- ple May. Mis. 1 Prlnceps. .30 2.00 17.00 .25 1.80 15.00 .40 2.25 20.00 .60 4.00 38.00 : white, flaked ros is Bang. Very I Rich, dazzling sc j-mine 45 Rose and pink. Extra 35 2.25 20.00 Scarlet and red 30 1.60 15.00 Orange and yellow 50 3.50 30.00 Striped and variegated 35 2.25 20.00 Reoiproclt;r — Saw It In the Exchange Louisville, Ky. — An act for the in- spection of agricultural and other seeds has been introduced in the Legislature. The measure aims to establish a standard of purity and to require proper labeling of packages. It is reported that simi- lar laws in the North have given gen- eral satisfaction. The bill defines impure 6eeds, and provides that no agricultural seeds containing impure seeds in the pro- portion of one to 10(X) shall be sold. The Georgia State College of Agricul- ture will build a greenhouse to cost $12,000 to $15,000 at Athens. Ga., under the direction of Prof. H. McHatton and Prof. Leroy Hart. G. D. C. Just All Over the World Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New Yorli City, received recently an order for seeds from New Zealand in response to his advertisement appearing in the Anniversary Number of The Flo- EiSTs' Exchange. On Monday of this week he received a carload of Cannas in- cluding 50,000 of the variety King Hum- bert. PlantrQuarantine Intercepted Insect Pests and Fungus Diseases To keep State inspectors and their as- sistants more closely in touch with mat- ters of general interest connected with the enforcement of the Federal Plant Quaran- tine Act., reports will be issued in the form of a news letter from time to time, monthly, if practicable. Perhaps the most important subject to be thus re- ported upon will be the records of the in- sect pests and fungus diseases intercepted on imported nursery and florists' stock, as reported by State inspectors or the Inspection Service of the Federal Hor- ticultural Board. Such a list, prepared by E. E. Sasscer, from reports received for the current fis- cal year, July 1 to December 31, 1913, in- clusive, has just been issued. In many instances the insects included in this re- port were found in limited numbers, or perhaps in a fragmentary condition, which accounts for some of the doubtful identifications. New Orleans, La. The Carnivals The first carnival pageant was held on Thursday night, Feb. 19, and ushered in the most prosperous week tor local florists in the whole year. While during the dull seasons, great competi- tion exists among some of them, there is now more than enough business to go around, and the tradesmen are too busy filling their own orders to watch what the other fellow is doing. The decora- tions and showers at Momus ball were furnished by the Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. The queen's corsage was of white Roses, orchids and Valley ; while her maids carried beautiful arm showers of pink Roses and Valley. Southern Smi- lax was draped about the hall and beau- tiful shrubs lined the aisles of the ball room. This firm has taken advantage of the advertisement furnished by a satis- factory carnival ball decoration by dis- playing the following card in its window : "Floral artists to her majesty the queen and the maids of the court of Momus." M. Cook's Son was court artist for the Atlanteans whose ball was given Tuesday night. Miss Odie Lapeyre, the queen, carried a beautiful shower of orchids and Lilies and her six maids wore corsages to match their queen's. The last scene in the performance showed the garden of Hesperides. Green fields and beautiful groves made a flne natural effect. The Krewe of Mystery gave their ball on Wednesday night and were supplied with flowers and decorations by The Or- The Country Club's annual ball to the king and queen of the carnival was held on the night of Feb. 21. Carnival col- ors— green, yellow and purple — were the motif of floral decorations, which were the work of The Orchid store, under the personal supervision of Messrs. Neusham and Sheuerman. The German carnival was held on Monday night when_ seventy-five beauti-- ful corsages were worn. They were the work mostly of Mrs. Carrie Rehm, Mrs. Francois Gruaz, U. J. Virgin, P. A. Chopin, Charles Eble, The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., and Neusham and Sheuerman and consisted of orchids, Am. Beauty Roses, Valley, Violets and other seasonable blooms. The German Gardeners' Club enjoyed an outing on Sunday afternoon at Audu- bon Park, where the Horticultural Hall is located. An enjoyable time was had and a photograph of the members was taken. The usual large crop of street vendors of fiowers that carnival generally pro- duces, is not in evidence this year. Only a few stands may be seen. This is a source of gratification to the regular flo- rists. The unusual demand for orchids has exhausted the home supply temporarily, and shipments were received the past week from Philadelphia and other north- ern points. At that, there is a shortage with some of the dealers, one having re- ceived about 500 frozen. H. W. B. Houston, Tex. George Cosh, who wields the scepter of progress at the Brazos Hotel Green- houses, has been losing his sleep as usual on account of the rush of business, and was of the opinion that during Lent he would set apart a week for sleeping to regain a few hours that are coming to him. It's just like this." said George. "Just because we advertise in the local papers that 'we never sleep.' meaning of course that we can take care of orders night or day. the people seem to take it literally, and though we have a night man to fill orders, they insist on having me at the 'phone, so I have been obliged to string out another wire and take the 'phone to bed with me. What was the result? In the 'wee sma' hours' of the night the 'phone rang, and I was told to get ready for the biggest wedding decora- tion of the season, for which I would be given carte ilanche, and that the distin- guished position of minister plenipoten- tiary to the decorative department of the event had been conferred upon me. So with this event to plan out. there was another night's sleep killed, and if people insist on calling me 'the owl florist' I can see where they get the idea." This was the inception of the Gilbert-Gibbons wedding, the most important in point of decora- tion for the year. In St. Paul's Church the aisles were all decorated, and the altar, which was practically the whole end of the beautiful church, was an em- bankment of tall palms, ferns and an exquisite profusion of green Smilax .en- twined about the railings. But the deco- ration at the church was only a sug- gestion of the far more beautiful arrange- ment at the reception banquet at the "Rossonian." Here were more palms. Bay trees in tubs, ferns, a bevy of flower girls who carried baskets filled with pink Sweet Peas and Valley tied with tuUe, orchids and profuse arrange- ments of Bride Roses. Anent the State Florists' Association to convene at Waco in May, Chairman Kerr of the committee on organization is continually receiving encouraging let- ters from florists and nurserymen desir- ing to be present. "A point has come up," said Mr. Kerr, "as to who will be eligible for membership, and of course this will become a matter of business for the assemblage to decide, but as far as 1 I am concerned, I would eliminate any i as active members who could not show that they were in some way in the busi- ness as nurserymen or florists. I am glad we have selected May," said _ Mr. Kerr, "because we have the national convention of the Rotarians here in Houston in June, when we will have nearly 3000 guests to take care of, and a great number of them will be florists from everywhere. It promises to be the greatest gathering of fraternity men seen in the country for a long time, and as the program will include a tour of the whole State, you can see we have big things on our hands for the dates set in June. Tou can take it now from me, the Texas florists are going to be felt in the procession. We wiU make up several thousand boutonieres, and tag the whole bunch with our compliments." The sales department of the Kerr Floral Co. has been getting ahead of the bookkeeping department, in the rush of business, so that it became necessary to augment the staff. This position has been flUed by Mrs. L. C. Simpson, who commenced work this week. S.-J. Mitchell. ^'ebruarv J8, lOli The Florists' Exchange 475 The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all Kinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES FOR FLORISTS Calce 'ceolaria, Covent Garden rr. pkt. s tr. pkt. Machet, Orang' _ _ 'Stris striata. Blue Gem . .14 • Pansy. WILSON'S IMPERATOR, fin Phlox] Primula Japonrca, mixed.. Salvia splendens Praecox, Semi-dwarf, pink and Pink Heddewifiii superbissinus H oz. .25 cotta shades J. J. >VII.SON SEED CO., 79 Orange St., NEV^ARK, Give eredit where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange Flower Seeds For Florists ALL NEW CROP ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, greeahouse grown, 50c. p 100 seeds; $4.00 per 1000 seeds. Hatcherl, $1. per 100 seeds. ASTER Branching, separate colors, 80c. per oz.; Mix< 65c. per oz. Crego, White and Pink, 75c. per < Queen of the Market, separate colors, 80c. p BEGONIA Erfordia, 50c. per pkt.; A oz. J1.50. Semper- florens Rose, }^ oz. 5" " CANDYTUFT Empress, 15c. per oz. Giant Hyacinth- flowered, White, 25c. per oz. PANSIES Thorbum's Superb Mixture, $4.00 per oz. PETUNIA Howard's Star, H oz. 60c. SALVIA Splendens, $1.25 per oz. Bonfire, $2.00 p< z. Zurich, $4.00 per oz. Silver Spot, $1.S VERBENAS 50c. per oz. Alba Pura, 50c. per oz. OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy J.M.Thorburn&Co. "Thrn ntomt rmUable amed.a** 55 Barclay St., (t 23) New YoA Burpee's Seeds PHILSDELPHIS Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Atlanta, Ga. The mail order seed business of At- lanta, up to the present time, has been fully equal, to expectations. The first six weeks of the year the H. G. Hast- ings & Co.'s business was some 20 per cent, ahead of the corresponding period in 1913, and the indications are now for the most successful season this house has ever experienced. The almost steady un- seasonable cold, rainy weather of the past two weeks has prevented any consider- able amount of counter sales but that is a "weather trade" that will come just as soon as Spring appears. Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Burpee of Phila- delphia spent three days in Atlanta at the Georgian Terrace, renewing old ac- quaintances and making many new ones. Mr. Burpee was given a glad welcome by the Atlanta seedsmen, being enter- tained by many of his friends here, and during his stay made a short address on postal matters to the Atlanta Ad. Men's Club at their noon day luncheon. W. E. Barrett of Adrian, Michigan, also visited us last week. "Superb Quality" Flower Seeds For Florists 59 years of satisfactory service and as a mark of true ''SUPERB QUALITY" AGERATUM— Dwarf Blue Mexican Blue, White, each ALVSSUM— , ,. Little Gem, dwarf white, oz. 30c.. Sweet, white, oz. 15c ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon), Gian Pink, Scarlet, each White, Yellow, each Mixed, oz. 4Qc ASPARAGUS Sprengeri— 100 seeds for 20c.; 1000 for 90c. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus lof s^lbr 40c.; 1000 for $3.00. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a s CELOSIA— Empress, Semi-dwar) Ostrich Feather, Mixed, Tall. . . Ostrich Feather, Mixed, Dwarf CENTAUREA— Gymnocarpa Imperlalis, Mixed, fine for c Margaret, White, fine for cutting . . .Jj oz. CINERARIA Maritlma. Tr. pkt. 10c.. oz. COLEUS, Finest Hybrids- Mixed, trade pkt DRACAENA Indivisa. Trade pkt. 10c., oz. IPOMOEA Gtandiflora (Moonflower). .oz. Heavenly Blue oz. LOBELIA— Erlnus Spedosa, Deep Blue, trailing va- "«y.....; ■ ....>ioz. Trade pkt. I Nashville, Tenn. The past two weeks have been the best in every way that we have had for some time. The weather has been more season- able, the thermometer going below freez- ing every night and once as low as 14 degrees. As a result plants have been hardening up and blooming better. There has been little cloudy weather and only a little rain. . St. Valentine's Day was excellent here. Two or three days before it looked as if there was to be a disappointment, but when the time arrived the demand was heavy. Roses are coming in better than they were, and in wider variety. Am. Beauty is still scarce. Lilies are abundant and of good quality. Valley is also abundant, while Peas are fully twice as numerous as they were two weeks ago. They are selling well. Boses are wholesaling at from $8 to .$12 per 100, the demand ex- ceeding the supply. Carnations are still abundant, but the prices are stronger, good ones selling at $5 wholesale. Or- chids are scarce, most of them being .shipped in. Bulb stock is plentiful but there is none of the surplus of former years and several of the large growers have said that they were ordering much less for next season. One florist who has used 50,000 to 75.000 Romans and Paperwhites has cut his order to 10,000 of each for next season. The tendency is to use something else until prices are lower. There has been a great deal of complaint this season of the Hyacinths throwing inferior spikes and the Golden Spur coming blind. Geny Bros, cut 12.000 Violets of high quality for St. Valentine's Day and then had a shortage. They have had about all the business that they could attend to the past week or two. They are propagating a great many more Mrs. Russell and Radiance Roses this season than they grew last. They say both of these are money makers. Rose King. Enormous quilled flow ^%^'¥i Identical with the above, except in is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25c., Vl^'s Mikado. A large, graceful Bower for cut- ting. Pink, white and rose, each, trade pkt. 35c., Lavender Gem. A splendid early pure lavender, no yellow centers, very popular with florists. Traae pkt. 35c., H oz. 60c. , Snowdrift. A fine, early, long-stemmed, pure Trade pkt. 35c., H oz. 60c. -- ed. ■- White flowers similar to above. H Late — Flowers large, double, on long, ns. excellent for cutting. 15c.. a oi. 60c. }« oz. 16c.. H oz. 50c. each H oz. 15c, H oz. 60c. >joz.l6c, H0Z.6OC. Jioz. 20c.. loz. 75c. double mixed oz. S0.40 ^^Oc. uniformly, trade pkt. 25c CANDYTUFT— Very large, pure white Crystal bedding MIGNONETTE (Extra Select) Machet (True).. Grandiflora, lari ge flowering, oz. lOc., Ji Allen's Defiance oz. PETUNIA— Double Giant Flowered Grandiflora Rosy Mom, Rosy pink, white tliroa' Single Striped and Blotched SALVIA- Clara' Trade pkt. 25o oz. trade pkt. 35c., Moz. trade pkt. 50c.. Koz. oz. 30c. Yi lb. Empress. White Rocket.. Little Prince. Weeks, Mixed H oz. Brompton H oz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, Mixed. . Princess Alice, white ji oz. Snowfiake, for forcing. tV oz. Ten Weeks (separate colors) Hoz. THUNBERGLV oz. TORENIA Foumleri.trade pkt. 15c.. Ji oz. Baillonl trade pkt. 25c, H oz. VERBENA (Mammoth Flowered)- Blue and Purple Shades }i 01. 35c, oz. warf, large flowered, only a partial list o • SUPERB QUALITY " seeds selected for Florists. See TheStorrs 6; Harrison Co./^'S^'^^ Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange PANSIES 3000 for $10.00. The lennings Strain 100,000 the very finest oclected plant, in great variety of fancy color, ; by express $3.60 per 1000 Watch for our Trade Mart stamped on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid E. B. JENNINGS soimfpoRT.^coN Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS! 476 The Florists' Exchange IJUIUIJUUI- i|^ You Know the Quality of Swastika Cannas Note The Latest Prices WE have a full stock, ready to ship at ataoment's notice, or we will book your order for delivery when you need it. Why not get the Cannas that you know you PINK PRICES 10 100 1000 HUNGARIA. 3Kft. Large pink S1.60S10.00 IS LOVELINESS. 3 ft. Bright carmine 50 4.00 $35.00 m MARTHA WASHINGTON. 3 ft 35 2.60 20.00 iwAWA. 3 ft. Green foliage. Pink 65 5.00 40.00 gS EVOLUTION. 4 ft. Bronze foliage 35 2.50 20.00 IlIIKAY. 4ft 35 2.50 20.00 S MINNEHAHA. 3 to 4 ft. Foliage i careful eyes of Antoine Wintzer? Look over these lists and get your orders in at once. VARIEGATED PRICES 10 100 1000 ^HALLEY'S COMET. 3>^ ft $1.60 J8.00 $75.00 BURBANK. 4H ft- Orcliid flowering; or rich canary yellow JENNIE WALLS FAHNLINE. i'Alt.. 1.60 8.0O .45 3.50 JMRS.A.F.CONARD. 4 ft 2.50 12.00 100.0 3 ROSEA GIGANTEA. 4 ft 1.00 5.00 40.0 jVENUS. 4 ^ j WABASH. Tlie bronze-leaved Rosea H MAID OF ORLEANS. _,. ALLEMANIA. 6 ft. Orcliici flowering. , ggMRS. CARL KELSEY. 6 to 7 ft. foliage, witii a narrow edge of purple, RED IS PHILADELPHIA. 3 ft i MONT BLANC, 'imp. 3M ft. Almost pure 2.00 15.00 YELLOW AND SPOTTED AND ORANGE YELLOW K BUTTERCUP. 3 ft 75 6. ^ DIRECTOR HOLTZE. 4 ft 40 3. liDR. NANSEN. 2)^ ft 35 2. ijELDORADO. 3!^ ft 35 1 KATE F. DEEMER. 4 ft 4.00 ia BRILLIANT. 4 ft .45 ELIZABETH HOSS. 3i^ ft 30 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 3}i h 35 ORANGE "5 CALIFORNIA. 4ft 45 m EASTERN BEAUTY 3.60 30.00 TRIUMPH. 3 ft 1 BLACK WARRIOR. 3J4 ft 30 BEACON. 4 to 41^ ft 75 j BRAND YWINE. 3H ft. Bronze foliage. . . .40 i CHAUTAUQUA. 4 ft. Bronze foliage 40 i CHEROKEE. 4 ft. Deep rich maroon 35 3MTEDE SACHS. 4 ft 40 IS DUKE OF MARLBORO. 4 ft 35 EGANDALE. 4 ft. Bronze foliage 35 IS GEORGE WASHINGTON. 3K ft 35 IS KING HUMBERT. 4 ft. " with brownish-green stripe •35 2.60 20.00 2.00 15.00 6.00 50.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 2.60 20.00 3.00 25.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 .65 4.00 35.00 .35 2.60 20.00 iWM. SAUNDERS. 20.00 Orchid flowering. .60 COMTE DE BOUCHARD. 4J^ ft 35 ITALIA. 4 ft 35 INDIANA. 6 ft 40 WYOMING. 7 ft. Purple fohage 35 ZENITH. 6H ft SO pr VARIEGATED gg NIAGARA. 3 ft. SOUV. DE A. CROZY. .45 3.50 SO, J ft 40 3.00 25, QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 2H ft *0 S-™ 26 ■^ IS in front of each variety ■^5 at 100 rates, 2j0 at 1000 rates. Order now. We will hold ai Send in your name now for our new Canna Book. m 1 7 ft The giant of 35 2.50 Bronze foliage 65 5.00 BEAUTY, IMP. 5 ft. Bronze foliage 50 4.00 gS BLACK PRINCE. 6 ft. Green foliage, with mahogany-colored stems 35 2.50 WCONOWINGO. 6 ft. Bronze foliage 60 4.50 m GIANT CRIMSON. 4M ft .40 3.00 IS JUPITER. 6 ft. Deep purple foliage .46 3.60 Is LOUISIANA. 7 ft. Green foliage, edged with bronze .40 3.00 ^METEOR (Wintzer's). 5ft S MT. ETNA. 4 ft. Purple foUage MRS. GEO. A. STROHLEIN. 6 ft. Bronze 30 2.00 15.00 foliage .46 3.50 30.00 .40 3.00 26.00 3.00 20.00 175.00 .35 2.50 20.00 NEW YORK. 6 ft. Rich purple-plu: SPLENDOR. 4H ft 3.00 20.00 UNCLE SAM. 6 to 7 ft... .- - - idicates C. & J. introductions. I ship when you want them. Prices f . X contains a color chart of inestimable value West Grove, Pa. The Cpnard and Jones Co. Swastika Brand Cannas West Grove, Pa. Reciprocity — Sav CANNAS Save Money by Buying Our Guaranteed Fourteen years' experience growing Cannas, and we know how to supply just the right kind of stock, and we sell them at prices way below the other fellows. It don't require a patent'good luck trade mark to bring you good luck if you buy our true-to-name "stock. Fifty standard varieties at $1.00 to $2.00 per 100, and novelties at $2.00 to $5.00 per 100. EXPRESS PREPAID ON ALL CASH ORDERS. Write for lists and hold your orders until you get our prices, and then compare them with the other fellow's. L. H. READ & CO. Deer Park, Ala. t where credit Is dne — Mention Eicbange CANNA BULBS Thomas J. Grey Co. Louisiana 82.26 »20.00 Beaute Poitevine 2.76 1 26.00 BlackPrince 2.25 20.00 Crimson Bedder 2.75 25.00 Pres. Meyer 2.26 • | 20.00 Martha Washington KinglHumbert, Musafolia Souv.'de Ant. Crozy Florence Vaughan 2.75 m ™» rt ivi 20.00 45.00 20.00 2.26 20.00 WestCrove 2.25 20.01 Fancy Mixed 1.76 16.01 Many other varieties Carefully packed 1 libera] extras for early orders. A.'F, Braney J, r. A. uuenneau Peter M. MiOer Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 Snth Market Street, - Bosten, Mas. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange SURPUUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Delivery ©6e L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists In SWEET PEAS Contract pHces for 1914 now ready' Prices on appUcation. tGUADALUPE. CAL. Will help all around If you mention the 1 SOUTHERN STATES-Continned The Joys are cutting heavily of fine Sweet Peas. They do not have enough to meet the demand, however. Their Rich- mond Roses are in good crop and are perfect in color, and Killarneys are also At the McKay Reese Co. we found every one rushed waiting on customers. Things seemed as busy as in the midst of the season. The owners say business has been fully up to standard thus far this year. They are not issuing a catalog this season, depending on the counter trade entirely. At present there is not a catalog seed house in our city. It seems that there is an opportunity for the right man here. Haury & Sons say that they had about double the business St. Valentine's Day that they had a year ago. They have sold up pretty closely on all pot plants except bulbous stock, which is coming in freely now. M. B. Louis^le, Ky. At the Haupt Co. two extra men have been added within the past week to assist in taking care of the heavy business. Funeral work is unusually good, as well as the amount of decorating for social events. The Haupt Co. furnished the decorations for two large dinners at the Seelbach Hotel last week, including that of the Louisville Transportation Club, at which about 250 guests were present. An unusual window display at C. B. Thompson & Co.'s last week attracted considerable attention. A number of doves suspended from strings were placed in the window, being kept in light motion by the blast from a concealed electric fan. The display was placed for St. Valentine's Day, but was kept in foi some days after on account of its beautj and attractiveness. Mrs. C. B. Tliomp- son left last week for a three weeks' Midwinter vacation trip to Florida, where she will visit in Jacksonville, St Petersburg and other places. J. L. Lynch, bsisement manager at Stewart's, bas taken charge temporarily of the flower department ol the big store, since Frank J. Pontricli resigned to take up work again with his father, Nick Pontrich, the well known grower. I" E. Murphy is doing most of the buying for the department. It has been decided to eliminate design work, as the demand for cut flowers is sufficient to keep the force busy. F Walker & Co. report an excellent business, which coupled with the good condition of their stocks, makes them regard business as very satisfac- tory. Some fine Bridesmaid Roses, Violets, Carnations and Narcissi ar being cut just now. Edward Pontrich, one of the eevera sons of Nick Pontrich, recently signed 1 contract to play ball with the Decatur (111.) team of the Three-I League during the coming season. He will leave Louis- ville early in March to start training. After an interim during which prices for good stock were too high to make bar- gains profitable for him, S. E. Thomp- son has again started his Saturday bar- gains, selling Roses at 5c: each or 50c. per doz., and Carnations at 2yoc. each, or 25c. per dozen. With cold and clear weather the growers have been able get their stocks in better shape, and prices are lower to the retailers, while the goods are better. William L. Korb, a Louisville grower, who has been somewhat under the weather lately with grippe, has nonethe- less been doing nicely with his stocks, getting some unusually fine Carnations, Sweet Peas and Roses. An unusually handsome design in form of a clock, four feet high, was nished last week by Miss Alice Miller for the W. B. Thornley funeral. Miss Miller reports that business is holding up nicely. George PandeU, who recently started a small retail shop in the Paul Jones build- ing, returned from a trip to Terre Haute, Ind., last week. He is carrying a good line of all of the popular cut flowers, and is featuring window displays, keeping ease full of flowers near the street all the time. Sidney Bayersdorfer, of H. Bayersdor- fer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., supply deal- ers, was in Louisville last week calling on the trade. Another supply man was in to see the florists last week was A. F. Laughren, of the Raedlein Basket Co., Chicago. K. C. D. Staley, of the Henle Wax Paper Mfg. Co., was in Louisville week. Baltimore, Md. Notes Pierce & Co. are contemplating opening another branch store in North- west Baltimore. On or about March 1, a new retail store will be opened at Tremont, oppo- site Edmondson aye., to be known The Flower Shop. Robert L. Graham last week at North ave. store, had modest but attrac- tive windows. Wallbrook's Flower Store was gaily decorated for Washington's Birthday, with drapings of National colors and lit- tle Cherry trees and hatchets. The writer made a personal call last Thursday at the new establishment of J. B. Bartell, 586% W. Gay st. The location is ideal for a retail store. The store has a large plate glass window with plenty of room. Business has been very satisfactory, especially in bunch and de- signs. Mr. Bartell has his ranges houses near Govans and grows mostly Eoses. Mr. Bartell said he was a shoe- maker by trade and went into the grow- ing of flowers and has been successful. At one time he grew for the recent Flo- rists' Exchange, then sold direct until the opening of his store. _ _ S. E. Mastin, Washington, D. C, now with Leo Neissen Co. The stork last week visited the home of R. W. Righter and left a bouncing baby boy. Jessie King of Mt. Airy, Md., called on J. J. Perry of Pennock-Meehan Co., who said his crops are in fine shape. Fred Eberhart, 330 N. Howard St., is distributing a little book entitled "Flow- ers for All Occasions." He reports that business is steady. February 28, 1914. The Florists' Club Tlie regular meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club met in the club rooms last week with President W. Johnson in the chair. The meeting was very small owing to the weather con- ditions. A heavy snowstorm came on meeting night. The' publicity committee was deferred until another meeting. Chairman R. L. Graham requests the members to be present at the next meet- ing of the club at 7 p.m., at its offices, and will then go to the Hotel Emerson at 8 o'clock. Adolph Farenwald gave an interesting talk on "Affiliation." Mr. Farenwald was sincere in his talk and responded many times to questions that came up. The matter will be again taken up and discussed. Question box was dispensed with. After a long meet- ing the club adjourned. Next meeting will be election and banquet night. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., had a vase of his new red Rose, Hadley, shown here for the first time. R. T. Beers, the representative, gave an inter- esting talk. K. H. Leevat of Lisse, Holland, repre- senting M. A'eldhuyzen, Van Zanten & Zonen, bulb growers, called. J. L. T. Middle Atlantic States Lancaster, Pa. Cold weather still continues, but it does not seem to interfere with the sup- ply of stock. This market has a full line of all seasonable cut flowers and plants. Carnations are retailing for 75c. 1 to $1 per doz. ; Daffodils, 95c. a doz. ; Roses, $1.50 to $3 per doz.; Sunburst and Mrs. Chas. Russell Roses, $3 to $5 i per doz. ; Sweet Peas, $1.50 per 100 ; also a fine selection of orchids, Valley, ' and Gardenias. ! Last week was a banner week for deco- I rations, one every day by either H. Schroyer, The Rosery, Barr & Co., or Geo. Goldback. Banquets and dances are being held now, from two to six every ' night so as to finish them up before Ash I Wednesday, Feb. 25. A. M. Herr and wife went to Harris- burg, Pa., on Wednesday, Feb. 18, to attend the Shriners' dance given by the I Harrisburg hoys. Chas. M. Wernig, York, Pa., has a fine lot of Primula obconica in 5in. pots which be has found ready sellers. T. J. Nolan, of the King Construction Co., reports business very good. He has closed several contracts, one private house for H. D. Rupp, York, Pa. ; one house 40ft. by 100ft. for E. M. Erb, Har- risburg, Pa. ; a house 50ft. by ISOft. for Willis B. Girvin, Leola, Pa.; and two houses 28ft. by 125ft. for Mr. Bichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. J. J. Habermebl's Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., were represented here last week by their special messenger who arrived on the 5.20 p.m. train with a handsome large wreath on easel made of White Killarney Roses and Violets, a casket spray of Lilies, orchids, Sweet Peas and Valley, and a cluster of Callas filled with Violets for the Swisler funeral. J. Wade, Gyley, who recently bought the greenhouse establishment of Park Trout, Strassburg, Pa.-, is cutting some very good Carnations such as Enchan- tress Supreme. C. W. Ward, White Per- fection and Beacon. Recent visitors : Jas. Brown, Coats- ville, Pa.; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa.; E. S. Rutt, Elizabethtown, Pa.; E. D. Mowerv for the Nitrate Agencies Co., Boston. Mass., and Geo. W. Pfaltz- gratf of York. Pa. C. F. E. Glens Falls, N. Y. Owing to the heavy snow storm of the past week business in almost all lines has been practically at a standstill. 36in. of snow having fallen between Friday night and Saturday afternoon, the heaviest fall in such a short period of time ever known here, and florists have had a hard time keeping their glass clear. Funeral work, op to last week, has been quite brisk, but lii^ AMERICAN CARNATION 's^al'sS A.T. De la Hare Pig. & Pub. Co., 2 to 8 Duane SL NY The Florists' Exchange 477 The World's Best Cannas We try out aU new introductions for at least two years before endorsing or rejecting same, and if they are not improvements over existing sorts, or decided novelties, we do not offer them to you. The foUowing varieties of recent introduction stand out prominently as the best of their respective types and colors and you will make no mistake in accepting our endorsement of the ten varieties here offered. SPECIAL. Note the reduction In price of the three leaders— Hungaria, the ideal pink, Gustav Gumpper, yellow, and Mrs. Alfred F. Conard popular sahnon-puik. Gustav Gumpper. Another season's trial strengthens us in again recommending this as the ideal rich yellow bedding Canna; the flowers of good size are held well above the fo- liage, the fine trusses always clean looking; in habit of growth very uniform; color a rich golden-yellow, a shade that has been missuig heretofore and which can be seen as far as the eye will carry. 3}4 to 4 feet. 20o. each, $1.25 per doz., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Hungaria. The ideal pink bedding Canna; flowers large, in good sized trusses, produced early, freely and continuously, in color not unlike that of the Paul Neyron Rose. Compared to all other pink varieties, it possesses a softness and refine- ment not found in any other sort; 3 to SJ.^ feet. 20c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, 890.00 per 1000. Louis Rcverchon. This was one of the best dark-leaved red- flowering varieties in our trials during the past three years. A block of about 2000 plants attracted great attention. The flowers are very large, of a cochmeal-red color, very freely produced on vigorous plants with light bronze foliage. 4H to 6 feet. lOo. each, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Meteor. There are two varieties of Cannas being sold under the name of Meteor, one a German introduction which can be bought very cheap. We offer the American variety and this is the Canna that you want, as it is the best red flowering Canna in commerce. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. A moat remarkable variety, with exquisite salmon-pink flowers of largest size in erect and abundantly furnished heads, so freely produced as to keep a superb showing of bloom for months above the rich green foliage. 4 feet. 20c. each, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Maros. The best white bedder; in color, about the sanie as Mont Blanc Improved, but it produces three or four tunes as manyiflowera, and as the old flowers shed themselves, it always presents a clean and tidy appearance. Maros, in our fields, attracted great attention, the rows formmg great broad, clean bands of white. Its habit is perfect, filling every requirement of a tip-top bedder. 15c. each, $1.50 per.doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Rosea'Gigantca. Extra large flowers, borne in such abun- dance that the mass of color on each plant is truly amazing; individual petals are 2H inches across; a deep, rich rose, almost a coral-carmine. 10c. each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Uhlberg. Entirely distinct and one of the freest-flowering varieties we have ever grown. The flowers expand very full and are of a soft rosy-carmine; the throat of the flower is of a creamy-yeUow and the edges of the petals, which are slightly crimped, are also pale yellow. This variety at- tracted much attention at our trials. 3 feet. 35c. each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Undine. Unquestionably the best of its type, and we heartily recommend it either for massing or as smgle specunens m the border. Its growth is dwarf and graceful, with green fohage, and its flowers, which are produced very freely, are of a bright orange-scarlet broadly edged with golden yellow; a most satisfactory variety m every way. 3K feet. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. William Bates. A splendid free-flowering pure yellow^Canna that has attracted much attention. The siz" *' "'" of its trusses, its habit of growth are all that a variety that will become a great favorite. each, $2.50 per doz. $20.00 per 100. flowers, .n be desired; 5 feet. 25c. The varieties Meteor and Uhlberg will be supplied in growing plants, all others in dormant roots. 25 at hundred rates; 250 or more at thousand rates. 1 ol the 10 varieties lor $8.00. I quote special prices on your re- We will supply 1 each ol the 10 varieties for $2.00. We wUl supply ( We also have an immense stock of the standard varieties of Cannas and we will be pleased 1 HENRY A. DREER. Inc., '^^^^^^Z^Ta Virginia Grown Field and Ensilage Seed Corns Cow Peas — Soja Beans In car lots or less. Write us for prices, giving varieties and quantities Catalogue Jree Diggs & Beadles Seed Merchants RICHMOND, VA. TBI EXCHAINGE— *■«*' an" np-to-Bate $No'w ready for deli'beiy^ Buy direct and save money y AU slock is guaranteed to be as represented BEGONIA Tuberous-Rooted, in separate colors. Single, $20.00 per 1000. MADEIRA VINE ROOTS Extra fine, first size. S7.00 per 1000. Mam- moth, 810.00 per IQOO; extra Mammoth; 315.00 per 1000. Gladiolus AMERICA The finest stock in the market. Mam- moth size selected, $1S.00 per 1000; first sise, $10.00 per 1000. Prices on Cannas in the leading Pfflony fl. Dahlias; Roses in any variety for quick or next Spring, 1914, delivery, will be cheerfully given by F. \V. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay, N. Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange fruits & Vegetables Under Glass "°~WUliam Turner Price $5.00 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York ASPARAGUS NEW CROP Northern Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds @ $3.50 5000 seeds @ $3.25 per 1000 Ask Jot Spring Bock Jot Florisls Chicago Mew York Reciprocity-^Saw it in t 478 The Florists' Exchange Special Agents in America : Winter, Son & Co., 64-66 Wall St., New York We sell Sutton's Seeds only. No stock carried. Send for catalogue. ^^^^"'^^^^"'^^'''^^^^^^^W^redit'wh^^^ditls^u^Meution Exchange ^™""**' Famous English Flower, Vegetable and Grass Seeds Seeds with a Lineage Florists and Gardeners should know that at Raynes Park, London, England, Messrs. James Carter & Co. have the finest and most complete testing and trial grounds in the world. Their equipment and the unique methods employed fuarantee the quality of their seeds. For generations they ave been cultivating, selecting and perfecting until Tested have reached the highest percentage of purity and ger- mination. In England, where the art of gardening is most highly developed. Carter's Seeds rank first. Ask any gardener with- experience in Great Britain — he will know Carter. In America, Carter's Seeds have achieved a tremendous success both on large estates and in smaller gardens. We import these seeds direct from Raynes Park and carry a com- plete stock at our Boston warehouses. We issue an American Catalogue, with all prices in American money. It includes selected varieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, with valuable directions for planting and cultivation. A copy o/ ihis Catalogue will be mailed you FREE. Write for it today. Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc. ; due — Mention Exchange -TO THE TRADE- HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany (Established in 1787) Grower;and,EiporteT on the very largeat scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, ELOWER and FARM SEEDS Spedaltlas: Racfishes, Sptnac Larkspurs, Nast 3eans. Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, KoW-Rabi. Leeks, Lettuces. Oaion^ , Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, GIo -^ ■ " las. Phlox, Primulas, -^ " - - ■- - . Scabious, Stocks, lost beautiful^in the world, i ith order. AH seedsToEFered i xcbapge Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Caeea of 1800, $16.00 LIL.IUM GIGANTEUMS 7/9-Inch, 300 per case, $18.00 8/10-lDi:h, 22i pel case, S20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKC © CO., Inc. HORTICIILTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. ^ ¥ /% ¥^¥^¥ ¥ T C! ^® ^''^ *^® largest grow- i¥l i/-%liHf B J \j 13 ers of all leading varieties. Ask for prices DE RUYTER & HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK, HOLLAND Address: 12 Broadway, New York : is due — Mention Exchange De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free applica tion L meptioD the Bschajige MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Qce then has slackened up a great deal, le to funerals being unable to reach the meteries on account of so much snow. Newarii, N. J. From all reports the trade has been very good the past week, considering all the snow and bad weather we have had, and the call for funeral work continues to be very heavy. The cut bulb stock seems to move very well. Daffodils are selling the best, also pot grown bulbs. J. McDonough, 376 Bellville ave., re- ports that business with him the past few weeks has been very good. He has had a great quantity of funeral work. Mr. McDonough is located across the street from the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, and said that the cut flower trade for this time of the year was very good. John Crossley, 37 Bellville ave., re- ports that his business has kept up ex- ceptionally for this time of the year. When the writer called, Mr. Crossley had just completed a very appropriate win- dow display in honor of Geo. Washing- ton. In the center he had a statue upon an American Flag; on either side boxes of foliage plants, and toward the front, very nicely arranged, was a vase of Sun- burst Roses and a vase of Valley and or- chids ; in all it made a very beautiful dis- Essex Co. (IT. J.) Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of the Essex County Florist's Club was held in the Kruger Auditorium on Belmont ave., Newark, N. J., on_ Feb. 19. Pres. Jacobie occupied the chair, and there was a very large attendance. The meet- ing was called to order at 9 o'clock by the president; the minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary .John Crossley, accepted and approved. There were three applications for membership. and the committees reported progress. The feature ol tae evening was a very interesting aaaress by Unas. ii. Tottj on ■ Carnaiious. ■ lur. iotty related some of lue history oi tue Oarnation. Coming to modern time he told now, in ISaU, Thos. vv. i^awson of Jioston paid Peter Fisher, tiie originator oi tue jirs. T. V\^. i^awaon Carnuaun, ip..(j,mjU tor iiie entire siocli. iNxr. xoity explained now ic was tnat he would advise taking Clottings in December, as these cuttings would produce a larger amount of flow- ers per piant tnan those takeu in the montus 01 April and May. He also said that He would advLse putting the rooted cuttings in pots, and not plant them in beds, as siem rot will go through those planted in tue bench quicker tnan the ones potted. He said the best time to bring the piants trom the field was from the middle of July to the middle of Au- gust. To avoid stem rot do not plant too deeply in the benches after taking them troui the held. Cainations are "cold blooded" and should be treated as such; tflere should always be a crack of ven- tilation left on at all times except in very cold weather, and the temperature should be kept about uU deg. to 5o deg. at night, with a rise of about lu deg, lli deg. during the day. Carnations are the coming flower. Totty seems to think that people will take a dozen in preference to a dozen Hoses, as the price is not so high. They also give the purchaser a week of ers, whereas Hoses will only last a day or two. According to hie judgment, the best to grow in New Jersey are as fol- lows : White Wonder, Enchantress and Perfection, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchan- tress Supreme, Gloriosa and Benora. The most urgent part of his address was that the retailers should charge but one price for their cut flowers, and not try and cut prices too closely. He said that the man who is trying to sell cheaper than the man across the street, will not stay in the business long. He also said that when he started in business ten years ago, there were 68 men growing Hoses in this State; now there are only twelve successful Hose growers. W. Badgley, of the firm of Badgley, Heidel & Meyer, New York, was called upon. His principal remarks were on the subject of having the retailers charge but one price, and advised the members to get together and work with one an- other and not against one another. Alex. Cuttman, W. 2Sth St., N. T. City, and W, C. Rickards, Jr., treasurer of the New York Florist's Club also spoke. There was a very fine display of flow- ers on exhibition, and the judges were J. A. Rassbach, W. G. Muller, Henry Hornecher, H. B. McKnight and J. Hanck. The results of their judging, were as follows : Carnation Laura Weber, 9] points, grown by Chas. Weber of Laybrook, N. Y. ; Matchless. 80 points, prown by Cottage Gardens Co., Queens- L. I. The following were given a vote of thanks ; Pink Delight from John Peuf- fer; White Wonder, Victory. Gloriosa, White Enchantress and Pink Enchan- tress from Chas. Deisler. The Begrow' Floral Co. had three vases of seedlings; B. Kemp had Golden Spur Daffodils ; K. Plebany & Son, box of Murillo Tuli] G. Marti, one Calla, with one stem w two flowers; W. H. Siebrecht. five vases of Tulips. One of the most interesting exhibits was a vase of large white 'A Jeanne Nonan, by G. Marti. H. Plebany February 28, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 479 IJNivERsnY or Missouri Maryland. Iho R. Vinoont White l:a: Cant lo men: I dastra to thank you for your kindness in sending mo a copy of your splendid oatalo^e. entitled "^Vincents* Geronii This is the finest thing of the kind that I hi fo yet seen, any ona has any douhte about the value- of the goraniniQ as a bedding plant, this publication ought to forever set them at : Onoe in a while we meet up vlth a person who considers the geranium to be rather commonplace, :?hiE ct'tslogue certainly shOT-s the possibilltlaa of this plant, and ought to serve as a convincing argument that tho varietiee, is one of the best and safest all around bedding plants that via o«n grow. I am oonvinceii that I did not appre- ciate the possibilities of the geranium fully until I had extimi] your eioellont illustrations. I wish to congratulate you upon getting out siich a high class piece of advertising m6tter. This is s distinct contri- bution to hortici-tltural literature. Very tru]^ m ifmht lli-id!m-0 €i5. f^iigf i6;Tj3; a.^ 5iiO(}Vholesale List lOOO Aoro* W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Tall and Spring Shipments Aialea*. Palnu, Bays, etc., from Bdgiam. ka, Dec. shipment, rom Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc.. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. BneUsh Manettl, Japanese LUles, etc. 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Will help all around If you mention the Exchange California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, A^aragus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, T.^ll^iiir Robblnsville, N.J. i^^Save Your Moneys BY BUYING NURSERY STOCK OF The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Bizabelh, N. J. See our advertisement on page 2 for large trees and shrubs. Rem growing of Nursery Stock. Send ^ ; of the Feb. 14th issue of The Exch iber, we have 27 farms devoted t your want list for prices. MANETTI STOCKS %tr 5-5 m/m. $8.50 per 1000: 5000 for $40.00 ' but culls thrown < I ship immediately- JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York Write them 5 Nortliern Grown Nursery Stoclc We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonable. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. Noiih Abington, Mass. Write them yon read thla advt. In the Exchange Otto tieinecken Horticultural Agency Sole Amerioan Representative of: J. Heioa Sons, Halstenbek (Gennmy) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E.Neiibert,Wandsbek (Gennany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Keilholz, Qnedlinbar^ (Gennany) High Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co.,(Lis8e (HoUand) Wholesale Bulb Grower, Specialty Hyacinths Ale* HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, as MODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, PALMS, HC. ACHILUBA Award of Merit. Royal Hort. Soc. 1913 Award of Merit, Glasgow Hort. Soc, 1913 Award of Merit. Nat. Hardy Plant Soc.. 1913 First Class Cert. Royal Caledonian So£.,1913 A new, hardy plant of very great merit. Flowers over one inch across, purest white, very fluffy; a great advance on the old Pearl, Strong, fied-grown stock, $2.25 per doz., $13.50 per 100 Gardener's Magaiine. — Best white Achillea to The Garden. — Certainly a great improvement e best Achillea . good thing. Felton & Son, Court Florist.— Y out Achillea is the richest, whitest and choicest padding I have ever used. It is a great boon to us Irwin Lyncb, Esa., Botanic Gardens. Camb- ridge—Remarkably fine Achillea; finer than I have seen before. References or cash required fr( Illustrated c Perry's Hardy Plant farms, ""So"l Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Eschange U rCHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boskoop, Holland ■ V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. Write them yon read thla advt. In the Exchange EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS | w-^ / ^•» M'^^r^^''^^ tr vergreens IfaSnts. ^lfoL°lg;^"^:rloZ I Suitable for Tubs TREE SEEDS h,ram T. JONES, "",!S1,£S"' The Norlh-faslern forestry Co *^coi!;'n7' Elizabeth, n. j. Beclproclty — Saw It In the Dxcbanfe ciprocity — Saw I the Exchange February 38, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 485 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. Pilkincton. Portland, Ore.; vice- ? resident, Henry B. Chase, Chase. Ala.; secretary, "-" Haix. Rochester, N. Y.; treasurer, Petek CERs, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- ■ > 26, 1914. YOUNCERS, C , Neb.Thiny-n Oeveland, O.. Buxus sempervirens {Subject of this week's illustration) Although practically all of the Buxus found in col- lections here are but sempervirens, there are so many varieties of it that it is not surprising that many persons consider them as species. The B. sempervirens is a native of England, and in hardiness it withstands the cold encountered here until it reaches Massachusetts, where it is sometimes injured in severe Winters. Even in Pennsylvania any growth made late in the season, and so not well ripened is liable to be injured in hard Winters, but when the growth is well matured there is an indifference to the cold, even when zero and lower temperature is encountered. When this Box is grown in the shape of our specimen, there is little to fear from the cold, as it is well protected by its own bushiness. This shape is one it is often found in. With a little pruning when young it maintains its shape with but little as- sistance; just the cutting back of an adventurous shoot that projects too far from the others seems all that it calls for. Of the many varieties in cultiva- tion the one called arborescens ap- pears to be but the typical semper- virens. Our illustration represents it. Between it and the dwarf Box there are a dozen or more varieties. The dwarf one, called Box edging, is the B. sempervirens suffrutieosa. Aside from the sempervirens and its varieties, a Spanish one, B. Bale- arica, and a Japanese one, B. Japonica, are found in some collec- tions. Balearica succeeds only when well sheltered in the vicinity of Phila- delphia, but Japonica is hardy. Still it appears to be no improvement on the sempervirens and its varieties. The Box does its best with us when in partial shade and in moist soil. The one shown herewith is well placed. There is a dwelling on its eastern front, and on the south and its west- ern side there are tall deciduous trees not far away, so that it is free froin the sun's rays in the height of the day in summer and it appears to delight in its position. All the Buxus are favorites with the red spider, when they are growing in hot, dry places, but not when grow- ing as our specimen is. This spider is easily kept in check by spraying with whale oil soap or any similiar oily preparation, applied in early Spring, before growth starts, or in Autumn. . . When the Aucuba is planted in sheltered Aucuba ij^^gg jj, ^i^g vicinity of Philadelphia it is daponica 1,^^^^^^ ^jj ^^^^ ^^^ goIjg„ spotted leaved one, and this is the one usually grown. It is a mistake to think that these Aucubas will endure merely a few degrees of frost, as some have supposed. What the normal green leaved one will endure we do not know, though, presumably as severe weather as the variegated one does. The green leaved ones exist in two sorts, known as Himalaica and viridis, and these are the ones on which berries are seen. The Aucuba is dioecious, the male and female flowers being on separate plants; hence, to have berries, one must plant the two kinds near each other or else fer- tilize the plants artificially. When growing outside, and the two sorts are not far apart, what with the wind and insects, fertilization usually takes place. The writer does not remember having ever seen berries on the golden leaved kind, which would thus seem to place it as a male plant, but even without berries its foliage appears ample to find it a place in all collections of plants, it being one of the most popular of all. There is today a wide territory over which many plants can be used which are hardy without consider- ing other parts of the coimtry where they are not. Taking Virginia as an illustration, it has now abnost regained its position in a horticultural way which it occupied before the Civil War, that of one of the leadmg States. In the olden days the gardens of the South were supplied from Korthern firms, who propagated under glass such articles as were desired, and which were not of sufficient hardiness to be increased out of doors. In this way the Aucuba and similar plants found their way South, as they would again if this Southern trade was looked after. Our native Witch Hazel, Hamamelis . Virginiana, with its ragged, fringelike Japonica yellow flowers during the last days of Autumn, is well known to almost every one, whether horticulturist or amateur, its blooming on its naked branches and so late in the Autumn, being so uncommon, to say nothing of its value in a medicinal way. In the Japanese variety, H. Japonica, we have almost the same shrub but in an improved form, which flowers in the early days of Spring instead of in the last days of Autumn. There are two varieties of it, one called ar- borea, the other Zuccariniana; these, in fact, are de- scribed as distinct species in some works. The arborea grows almost to the proportion of a small tree, and For Buxus semperrlrens. Commoii Box though its flowers are mainly yellow there is a purplish Ime to the calyx, giving a distinct appearance from our common H. Virginiana, besides that its leaves and flow- ers and growth are all superior to ours. The other one, Zuccariniana, is of a smaller type, con- forming more to our native species mentioned, but with rather handsomer flowers. But both are Spring bloom- ing instead of Fall. Though these Japanese Hamamehs are classed as Spring-flowering, which they really are, they belong to the same class in which are some other Asiatic plants such as the Jasminum nudiflorum, Calycanthus (Chimonan- thus) precox and a few other plants which are so im- patient to expand their flowers that a few warm days toward the close of Winter will unfold them, to be fol- lowed, usually, by freezings which destroy them. For this reason these plants should all be planted on northern slopes, free from sun in Winter, then one may enjoy their flowers, which one cannot do when they are in sunny positions. There is always much pleasure and enjoyment to be had in cutting small branches of these Hamamelis and placing them in vases of water to bloom indoors. _ ... Considering the large territory over which wSnut ^^^ English Walnut can be grown and the great demand there is for its nuts, many more would be planted at the present time were nur- serymen to keep a better stock of it. Much has been said of the great value of the newer species of Walnuts of Japanese origin, but neither the J. cordlformis nor the J. Sieboldiana is to be compared to the English, J. regia. The fact is, as all should know, that in the quality of its nuts the J. regia is far ahead of any other species, native or foreign. But this Walnut though going under the name of English Walnut with us, and German Walnut with Germans, is a native of Persia, and properly should be known as Persian Walnut, a name it is listed under by some authorities. In common with all Walnuts when growing in one place for some time, it makes few small roots, hence does not endure trans- planting well. But when the nuts are sown in sandy or gravelly soil there are more roots made than when in stiff soil, which makes possible the planting of the seedlings with much greater safely. Nurserymen, know- ing of the need of roots on the plants they wish to sell, transplant the seedlings every two years, making them quite safe for selling even when of a size of 6ft. or more. As to the hardiness of this Walnut, it is safe in Pennsylvania, and has been reported as flourishing near the lake region in New York, so that it can be grown farther North than is generally imagined. In the vicinity of Philadelphia there are trees of it of great age and size, appearmg as though they might have been planted by some of the earliest of the pioneers of that city. )wing the nuts of Walnuts should not be kept dry for any length of time. Instead, within a few weeks of their ripening, they should be placed in slightly moist sand in a cool cellar for the Winter, and sown outdoors as soon as Winter is over, not be- fore. Where Winters are severe the nuts are injured when sown outdoors in the Fall. Preserved indoors, as above described, practically every nut wUl grow. A correspon- dent writes us that he has seen statements that the Magnolia grandiflora could be grown as far North as Philadelphia, and he asks if this is so, and if seeds could be had from such trees. There is no doubt of this Magnolia thriving at Philadelphia when in sheltered places, and the writer has known of three trees of it there which have borne good seeds. He has a young tree raised from seeds from a Phila- delphia tree, but it is too young as yet to flower. Seeds can be had, however, from Southern trees, but unless they are kept moist from the time they were gathered, or in an air-tight case, they lose vitality in a short time. The best way would be to arrange for seeds from the next season's crop, securing them from some collector as soon as ripe. They should then be placed in damp sand for a week or two to soften their pulp, and then washed free of it. After this one can make choice either of sowing them at once, outdoors or in, or of mixing them with dry sand, placing them in an air-tight bottle until Spring, and sowing them. Preserved in either way every seed should grow. Any other Magnoha could be grown from seed in the same way, of course, and, in fact, this is an excellent way in which to preserve and treat all seeds. An exceedingly handsome and desirable Oak for ornamental planting is the Quercus fal- caUed Spanish Oak, for Quercus falcata ^^jj,; commonly what reason does not appear. As it abounds ina wild condition from Pennsylvania to Florida, the only reason why it is not oftener seen in cultivation is because nur- serymen stick to a few old timers, for the reason that these old kinds in cultivation have become well known, hence customers ask for them. If falcata was to be had of a planting size, it would be desired on every lawn as soon as its merits were known. Botanies give the range of the falcata as from New Jersey to Florida, but a few trees of it are to be found in Southern Pennsylvania, which is not to be thought strange, as across the Delaware in New Jersey it is abundant. A distinguishing character of the Q. falcata is its foliage and its varying forms of it. Some of its leaves, even on the same tree, are far more divided than others; then the lobing varies as well, but most of all it stands apart from all others in the rusty down of the underside of its leaves. This downy appearance varies greatly in different trees. The few trees the writer knows of in a wild state in Pennsylvania are not nearly as downy as those across the Delaware in JvTew Jersey. But wherever growing, and it has all the room it wants, it develops to a large tree of 80ft. or so in height, and with a well formed spreading outline. The manner in which the clusters of leaves hang down from the ends of the branches gives to the tree a plumelike aspect differing from that of any other Oak. Altogether Quercus falcata is of most ornamental char- acter, and in the planting of grounds could be used to great advantaged 486 The Florists' Exchange THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL ANDROMBDAS Price LiK FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Evergreens FOR RUCKERIES H. den Ouden (SlSon Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue We are in a Position 'IrlZl^u^'Zr^.ZL^X attractive to anyone who is BUYXNG TO SELL AGAIN. 11 you are m the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties ot Evergreens, send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West Farms Road, N. Y. City HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such aa HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Price List now ready TlieD.HillNurseryCo.,lnc.Du.KiriLL. BTerftreen Specialists Largest Growers Id America Exchange BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deolduons Treea, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, HerbooeouB Perennials and Ampelopsis Veitchli LS-inch, well rooted stock $2.1 10 to IS-inch, well rooted stock 2.( California Privet Per 100 . .$3.00 .. 6.00 2 to 3 feet, eitra fine 8 to 4 feet, big bunches. . JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO. Highisfown, N. J. WW help all aroand If yon mentlop the Hxchiage P.OUWERKERK 216 Jane street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. . Jiut RecelTed From our Holland Nurseries: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosnm, Peonies Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Givecreditwberecredltlsdue — Meptiog Exchange Michelsen & Co. Naarden, HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wa nta. Ca taloftue on appll- EBBINGE&VANGROOS Nrmily THE HOmKUlTVIIN. 00. nOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hartfy Nanary StMk, 4aeh ■■ H.P. Rasr S ■HODODENDRONS.AZALEAS.CLEMATIS ■uxiis.cnoicr cvencKeENS.KONiEs etc. Aak Ivr ea«al«a. ^/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Azalea mollis Allow Little Over a Month to Get Them In These showy plants will never be as popular as the other Azaleas, yet they are most attractive in your Easter dis- play. A few of them, and a good number of the light colored Rhododendrons, ■ should be in every collection. They will help to sell other stock. Azalea mollis can be forced in strong heat, but if you have the plants on hand now, why not let them come along a little slowly. Al- low fully four weeks and over, if you can ; they will be the better for it in every way. Start out in good time with them and any of such plants as are in- tended for Easter. Stock which has been brought on in a moderate tempera- ture, say of 45 'deg. or 48 deg., if found a little backward toward the last two or three weeks, is easily hustled along by giving more heat, and the plants will respond much better than such as have been kept around 40 deg. up to the last minute, and are expected to make up for lost time in the last few days. Bouvardias Time for Propagating Every once in a while we come across florists who are anything but satisfied with the returns obtained for their cut Bouvardias, and especially is this true of the wholesale growers. But one only needs to examine existing conditions in other lines. Roses and Carnations head the list of the most desirable flowers on the wholesale market: it you strike a period when they are scarce, other stock goes up in price, while a drop is usually noticed as soon as there is a liberal sup- ply, or a glut ot the former to be con- tented with. There is hardly ever any- : in tl , from Sweet Alyssum, which isn't affected ; but this does not hurt the retail grower very much. A nice bench of Bouvardias ready ,to cut from, is most valuable, no mat- ter how many Roses or Carnations are on the market. One usually can find ways and means to make good use of all the stock on hand one way or another, and isn't dependent on the open market, and the more call we have for a variety of stock to be carried, the more Bouvardias, and the more sorts should be grown by the florist. Old stock plants taken now and their roots cut into pieces about one and one-half inches long, will start you on the way for growing on new stock for next Winter. A propagating bench with 70 degrees of bottom heat, will do nicely to spread the pieces of roots on, and cover them with a half inch layer ot sandy soil. As soon as young shoots ap- pear, and with them root action, either pot up the little plants or make use ot shallow flats and a sandy leaf mould and loam. One can also propagate through cuttings taken from the young growth of the stock plants, but most growers prefer making use of the roots ; it is an easier as well as simpler way. The stock should be planted out about May, in nicely pre- pared beds, allowing about 15 inches of space between the plants. About Sep- tember 1 they can be lifted and housed. Bouvardias can also be grown most suc- cessfully in pots during the Summer months. They make excellent flowering stock as pot plants ; many are sold in Europe afi such, and will last quite some time in the dry atmosphere ot a dwelling. Whether you are ready for propagating or not, bear the Bou- vardias in mind when preparing for next Winter's supply.- Dahlias Growing Them on From Cnttings With us here in the Middle West, we just get a good Dahlia — one which when we have about twelve or twenty-five plants ot. It will do wonderfully well, and when, on the strength ot this, we propagate a fair batch in order to make money out of them anothei? year, they go back on us, and so out of all the many hundreds of well recommended sorts, we have hardly any we can really depend upon to do well with us every season. Early and late Springs, dry and wet seasons, hot and cold months of August, and unexpected early frosts are some of the many troubles we have to contend with ; but now, by looking over the list of promising new ones of which we made notes last Fall, and looking over the novelties offered by the spe- cialists, it looks as if we were going to try just as many as ever for planting out next May, and the dormant stock stored away of standard and newer sorts, which did fairly well last year — which, by the way, was anything but favorable tor Dahlias — are being brought to the Car- nation house to be planted on a sunny bench. Young shoots will soon appear, and when long enough to remove a cut- ting, and the same time let a couple eyes remain, progagating can commence, and in three months, from a few dormant tubers can be worked up a large amount of young plants ready to be sold tor your ■customers' gardens or tor planting into the field. There is quite a difference of opinion as to which are the best for growing on tor cut flowers, making use ot the divided last year's field clumps, or 2% inch stock grown from cuttings. We have had success and failure with both, and it was so evenly divided that there appears to be absolutely no difference, and I am ot the opinion that weather conditions, time of planting, climate and soil, have by far more to do with Dahlias succeeding or resulting in failure. There are quite a tew new ones offered this Spring, among them some of which we haven't heard much before. Try thern all it possible- We here are going to do so, and will look forward to their grow- ing into good specimens and improved flowers with before. much interest as ever Trade List Plants from 2H-in. pots. S3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, Rose GERANIUMS, Ivy GERANIUMS, FICUS repens. Variegated VINCAS. Plants from 3-in. pots. S4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, LEMON VERBENAS, PASSION VINE, Hardy English IVY, PAR- LOR IVY, SMILAX. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2-in. pots, S2.00 per HYDRANGEA. New French varieties, bushy plants, 12 varieties, $3.00. IVY, Hardy English. 4-in. pots, strong plants, Sl.OO per doz. DAISIES. White and Yellow. 3-in. pots. S4.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, 10c. each. DRAG^NA IndiTisa. 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doi. CLEMATIS Panlculata SeedUngs. 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS— From soil, Sl.OO per 100. HELIOTROPES, dark blue; FUCHSIAS, 4 varieties; SALVIA BonSTe; CUPHEAS; AGER- ATUM; Parlor FVY; Hardy EngUsh IVY; CHRYSANTHEMUMS: PadBc Supreme, White Cloud, Golden Glow, Diana. CCICCI C nth and Westmoreland Sts., . tlOtLC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Iteclproclty — Saw It In the Exchange GERANIUMS and OTHER STOCK IN FINE SHAPE Out of 2M-!nch. 100 1000 S. A. Nutt $2.25 $20.00 Harcourt (White) 2.50 22.50 Poltevine 2.50 22.50 GERMAN IVY. 2Ji-inch 2.25 20.00 BLUE AGERATUM 2.25 20.00 HELIOTROPE 2.30 22.50 SALVIA Splendens 2.25 20.00 TRADESCANTIA. Var. and Green . . 2.00 SMILAX. 3-inch 2.50 SPRENGERI. 3-inch .5.00 VINCA Variegata. 3-inch 5.00 VINCA Variegata. 4-inch 7.00 DRACAENAS. 5-inch 25.00 DRACAENAS 6-inch 35.00 Cash with order, please. MMNIS riESSON, Cromwell, CODD. Give credit where credit is due — Mentiou Excliange A FEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS Plumosus. $3.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indivlsa. 3-in.. $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 6-in., $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2)i-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevlne, Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner; 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in, $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMAN! FERNS. 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c.; 6-ln., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-in, 2c. each; 3-in., $5.00.per 100. Cash with order. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N.J. Write tbem you rend this advt. In the Exchange Godtrey Callas STRONG PLANTS Scinch pots, 15 00 per 100 Patten ® Company TE:^VKSBURY, - - MASS. will help ail aronnd If yon mention the Exchange ENGLISH IVY Strong, buahy pUnV 4-m. pott - per 100 $12.00 Rooted Cuttinga " 1000 10.00 PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. Rwlproclty— Saw It In the Eicbanjn' CANNAS Henderson and five other varieties, dry bulbs, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS. Rooted cuttings, yellow, 50c. per 100, $4.50 per 1000. GERANIUMS. 2}^-m. pots, S. A. Nutt four other varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PANSY PLANTS from seed beds, 50c. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio Writa them yoa read tbU idvt. Ii February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 487 Flowering Shrubs start the Easter Stock Now If you have potted up a good number of flowering shrubs last November, and intend having them in by Easter, they ought to be subjected to about 50 de- grees at night, l^et them come along from now on ; keep the wood sprayed, and on warm sunshiny days don't over- lools proper ventilation. To get the best out of a Spirsea Van Houttei, a Deutzia or Prunus, you must allow them plenty of time. With pot grown stock this is difEerent. These force far more readily, but there are but very few retail growers who make use of them. Some day the average florist will appreciate these flow- ering shrubs more than is done now. There are a great number among them that make ideal Easter plants, and can be brought into bloom with so little trou- ble that they can be made a paying proposition. Easter, as a great plant day, will increase from year to year, and the greater the assortment of stock you have to offer, the more of a variety you carry, the more volume of business you will" do. Azalea Indica By going over the Azaleas once a week we are bound to find certain plants further advanced than others. It seems as if it would make but very little dif- ference how cool some plants are kept as long as they are in a greenhouse and get overhead light. They keep on push- ing their buds ahead, and show color while others remain at a stand. Remove the ones that are furtherest advanced to the coolest place you have, while the others, such as have made no headway whatever are taken to a house having a temperature of 46 deg. and keep on faith- fully rubbing out every sign of new growth which might appear at the base of the -flowering buds. By the 10th of March some of the stock may need a little pushing, and as long as watering is properly attended to the plants can be exposed to almost any temperature it found necessary to get them in, allowing a few days for hardening them off. Lilacs for Easter Allow at Least a Month for the Pot Grown Stock While we ought to include the Lilacs with the flowering shrubs, they are of so much greater importance than the others to the average florist, that they deserve separate mention. A well flow- ered plant of Lilac makes as attractive an Easter plant as anything we have to offer, and the more time you give the plants to develop properly the better. Tou want plants with foliage, it gives the flowers a better and more appropriate setting than anything that could be sub- stituted in the way of ribbons and crepe paper. Plants which have been permitted to come along slowly will keep quite a few davs longer than such as have had strong heat in order to get them in on time Don't overlook the fact that if vou ' force some of the imported pot grown plants, if there are any left over, or such as have been made use of for cut flowers, don't throw them away but plant tliem out into the field at the end of April. Easter Lilies Will You be in Good Time? No matter for how many years we have been handling Lilies for Easter, we are always more or less uneasy about this time of the year and that is more so when a neighbor happens to call and tell us that our plants appear a little backward. With Easter commg on as late a date as April 12, under ordinary conditions the stock should show bud by March 1. This will allow plentvof time to force a little, if necessary. We have to expect a lot of sun during the month of March which can be used in bringing the temperature up to a high point dur- ing the day, and Lilies, well rooted and taken care of in watering, will soon re- spond when a high temperature and plenty of sun come together. If your giganteums at this time are rather short, all in your power to have them get no a little is to let them have a strong heat, sav near 70 degrees during dark weather. That, and maintaining a moist _ atmos- phere, gets them started. Don t ever overlook the fact that Lilies, when ex- New Roses (P, K-illcirnov RrilliQTit This Rose is without doubt one l ^^^ Killarney Brilliant her Rose i ;ory of the Ho- and March delivery: Own Root, S30.UU per luu; 5-.j0u.ou per 1000. Grafted, S35.00 per 100; S3OO.00 per 1000. GraftinS Eyes, S200.00 per 1000. Hfldlpv For February and ^ Haaiey p^^ iqqq Grafted Prince d'Arenberg delivery: Own Root, 330.00 per 100; S2oO.( 00 per lOO; S300.00 per 1000. For February and March delivery: Own Root and Graf ted, S3'' per 100; S26O.O0 per 1000. Ophelia jjiQQ -Grattcd, Also all last year's introdu delh New Chrysanthemums Each season it has be< did not order until late ii have a splendid supply to E. A. Seidewitz. Large late pink i Alice Salomon. Fine, large :n hard for us to take care of ordcis, as a great i 1 the season. This year we advise placing ort offer, stock guaranteed. 2)-i-inch Stock. 1000 Chieftain, rose-pink Bonnaf- Salon f Alice Salomon 25.C Rooted Cuttings of above Except Alice Salomon Smith's Ideal, Best Commercial Varieties— Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 I 100 1000 I ,Ieta, yellow. Oct.l to 15 $4.00^35.00 ^adwick Imp. white, Nov. 20 .S3.00 $25.00 W. R. Brock, pink. Aug.Dasse%eUow,Nov.l 4.00 35.00 W.H^-^Chadw^ 25.00 | chadwick Supreme, pink. Chas. Razer, 26.00 4.00 35.00 3.00 25.00 100 1000 S3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 An assortment of v< duced, a sport from Polly Carlel, orange bronze, flo Queen, deep crimson, floi Early Flower Mums, Excellent Outdoor Varieties - - - - ■• ■ ■ - Beauty, deep bronze flowers^ large, very freely net color. Crin: ■Xp ! large, borne in great profus double flowering varieties, as follows; yellow, medium sized flowers, very r^t^cXy^ profusion. A good garden variety ; profusion, plants very bushy and prouu^me un long "sprays, useful for cutting. Ethel Blades, yellow much majl coppery red, very free, splendid habit. Francis, bronzy red, very free, splendi S30!()0 per 1000; rooted cuttings, $25.00 per 1000. Baby Margaret. Diana, Helen Newberr; Coral Oueen. reddish bron Eden, bright rose. /i'Si'^EStn Pompons I'Or. Pink— Fairy Queen, Minta. S. S. PENrSOCK=IVIEBHAN CO, nosed to a high temperature, must have ulentv at moisture. Don't attempt to grow them on in dry heat ; keep the hose going lightly to moisten the foliage and keep the soil in the pots from becoming dried out. It should be kept moist at all times, and proper drainage in the pots prevents the soil from getting sour. Keep up fumigating or spraying with nicotine solutions or Aphine ; don t wait until you discover a green fly. There is never but one— only you might not be able to detect the rest which are lodging in the center of the plants. If you grow formosums and the buds are rather far advanced, place the plant into a house of 45 degrees ; it won't hurt them in the least, and they can be kept at a stand- still for weeks. The plants showing buds now needn't be kept as warm as the gi- ganteums in order to get them in at &&s- ter A temperature at night of a little over 50 deg. is all they want in order to get them in in about six weeks; that is, m reasonable weather. Seasonable Work Hotbed Sashes and Flats There is no better time than the pres- ent to go over the old hotbed sashes : only a few more days, and they will be made use of Bverv progressive retail grower realizes the great value of a few hot and cold frames during the Spnng months. It vou should never use them again the rest of the year they will bring in good money in the few weeks they are m use. YoS can, by the help of sashes, greatly add to the area of your glass, and there is hardly a bedding plant one can men- tion which wouldn't do just as well, it not better, in a mild hotted outdoors towards the latter end of March. Go over the sashes, make use freely of paint ntid Duttv: get them into good shape, Ind yon might consider investing a few more dollars in new ones. The modern hotbed sash is a great improvement over those we used 25 or m years ago. When i think of the old, 6in. ^ 8 n. gl^s, the frimp work heavv enouph to hold up a goodsized building, and all the putty QERAINIUIVIS S. A. Nutt, and others, 2-in. pots,' S2.00 per ICO $20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indlvisa. 3-m. pots, $3.00 per 100. ■VINCA -Variegated. 3-in. pots, S3.50 per 100; 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100; Rooted.Cuttmgs, $1.00 COLEUS.' 15 varieties. RootedfCuttings, 60c. per 100; 2-in. pots, S1.50 per 100. . AGERATUM. Gumey. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100; 2-in., $1.50 per 100. SALVIAS. Bonfire and Zurich. Rooted Cut- tings 75c. per 100; 2-in., $1.50 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUSCHIAS. FEVERFEW, Double White. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. CANNAS. F. Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Pres. McKlnley; Dormant, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. Delanson, N.Y. Write them you read this advt- in tlie Exchange Seasonable Stock COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings CANNAS. A. Bouvier, Pres. McKlnley : Henderson, L. Patsy - : J. D. Elsele, Pres. Meyer and ^ "York,"Klna ' ^XTb CINERARIAS. In bud and bloom, 5-in 20.00 FERNS. Piersoni and Whltmani, smeared below and on top of the glass, and compare them with what we have today, I wonder whether -we really have made as' much progress with the culture | of the stock we grow below them. From i now on we tfvill need many flats for I transplanting; the average retail grower | has so many plants which ar« planted into the field in May, and which are just as well grown on in flats as in small pots. In most cases they will do even better in flats, for here they are not as liable to get hurt or suffer from drying out as they would in small pots. When you do a lot of stripping, pot culture is best, but for home use give me the flats. Get ready now all you can, and don t mind about the size. There is no set rule about this; we agree on a depth of .Sin. pretty well all over the country, but the size depends on what material you can get hold of most cheaply, and the width of your benches or the shelves the flats are going to sit on. Dissolution of Partnership The partnership of Spiwak & New- man of Woodside. Xj. I., has been dis- solved from the 17th of Feb. William Suiwak is now continuing the busines.s under the name of William Spiwak, successor of Spiwak & Newman. ThePeckhaniifioralCo. e credit Is due— Mention Exchange Rooted Chrysanthemum CUTTINGS Ready for delivery 10 Yellow Eaton. Jeannie Nonin. Bonnaffon. Season Det Sl.OO per doz. 6.00 Stonewall Jackson. Good Decem- ber White to grow for sprays. Seajon Dec. 1 to 20 Sl.OO per doz. 6.00 50.00 KRAMER BROS., Farmin£dale.N.Y. 488 The Florists' Exchange You Are Too Late for Easter But MEMORIAL DAY will demand lots of Flowering Plants You, no doubt, have Geraniums, Rose Why not make a ten strike with a batch of c Our stock is stored in coldframes and is r new FRENCH HYDRANGEAS? t a perfectly dormant condition, and if started ] ' can be brought into flower We particularly recommend the 6-inch pot stock AVALANCHE. A splendid. large, white with a weU established r BOTANISTE PELTEREAU. BOUQUET ROSE. Large tn a favorite with all growers. : to bright pink; Day and later ited for forcing; but for Decoratio flowering it is very valuable. E. G. HILL. This is by far the best pink variety for early forcing that we have yet tried. Trusses of immense size; color a most pleasing shade of pink wliich does not fade; growth vigorous, foliage of a pea-green color, large and attractive. __It is one of the easiest to force, coming into flower •uffused with rose; very free flowering. GENERAL DE VIBRAYE. A favorite wherever seen; very large heads of bright rose-colored flowers; a spleiidid early forcing variety. LA LORRAINE. Very large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink i has become a general favorite. MME. A. RIVERAIN. Superb bright rose color; very vigorous and MLLE. DE TREMAULT. As the result of our own trials, we are con- vinced that this variety_ is the best very large-flowered white yet intro- duced. As free flowering as any, of splendid, erect habit, producing flower heads as large as the old popular Otaksa. MLLE. RENEE GAILLARD. Very large panicles of milky white, irregu- larly dentated flowers. with cream-colored center; the flower heads a ' flesh ; intirely distinct. ivhich attracted much MME. E. MOUILLERE. Probably the n: the market today; an early, easy variety to tore MME. MAURICE HAMAR. A delicate flesh-i grower, the individual flowers as well as the ti One of the easiest to force early. MME. RAYMOND. Large trusses of perfectly r parent white, passing to a tender rose. : popular white variety on ! trusses being very large, nd flowers of a trans - Large, pretty mauve-pink flowers; very free flowering. York last Spring, Radiant from ail others. RONSARD. Flowers and trusses very large, of a beautiful rose tint. SOUVENIR DE MME. E. CHAUTARD. One of the very best, of splen- did, erect habit, very robust, medium-sized heads, of bright rose-coIor<"l flowers; one of the very best of the Bou " SENATEUR HENRI DAVID. Anothei with red^ reflections, flowers produced i : La Lorraine, but a lendid rose-colored ■* nmense large heads; Price of New French Hydrangeas 3-in. pots 5-ln. Avalanche Botanlste Peltereau Bouquet Rose 81.00 87. E.G.HUl 2.60 20.0 Fraicheur General de Vibraye. 1.25 8.0 La Lorraine 1.25 8.0 Mme. A. Riverain Mme. E. MoulUere 1.25 8.0 Mme. Maurice Hamar. . 100 Doz 100 Doz. 100 E^h J2.50 $20.00 $4.00 $30.00 $0.60 2.60 20.00 4.00 30.00 .50 2.60 20.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .60 2.50 20.00 6.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 Mile. Agnes BariUet. . Mile, de Tremault MUe. Renee GaiUard. Mons. G. Renault. . . . Mont Rose Mousseline Ornement 3-in. pots 5-ln. pots Doz 100 Doz. 100 S2.50 $20.00 2.50 20.00 .$1.00 $7.00 2.60 20.00 . 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 . 1.00 7.0(J 2.60 20.00 . 1.00 7.00 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 Ronsard Senateur Henri David Souv. de Mme. E. Ghau- 4.50 Doz. 100 $4.00 $30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 THE PRICES QUOTED ABOVE ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY HENRY A. DREER, inc. 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. » credit Ig due — Mention Exchange HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE A splendid, large white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3,000 fine plants in 2}^-in. pots at $5,00 the 100; $45.00 the 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. GERANIUMS ^e!' iTilTo^^^-iTi others, 2l4-in. pots. $18.00 per 1000. Heliotrope, 2Ji-in. pots. $1.75iper 100, $16.00 per 1000. Coleus, Rooted Cutting.", 80c. per 100. Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cutlini;s, $1.60 per 100. Fuchsias, 2}<-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Feverfew,\Gem, 2ii-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vincas, 2Ji-=- •—-•'"■ "" '""- ■> ■- rlOO; 2M-i CYCLAMEN Rooted Cuttmgs Splendens Giganteum Hybrids ■«WW»W»« ^rMVMlBBgw |pots,1$2.00 perJlOO; :-m. pots, $8.00 per 100. Agera- . ., pots, $1.60 perllOO, S12.00 per 1000. Petunias, double mixed, 2M-iii. pots, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2l4-ia. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-iil., strong, $3.00Iper3100; Pluraosa, 3-in., S5.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., SS.OO per ™ J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange 1.00 per a, S4.6 1000. Splendens Giganteum Hybrids (August Seedlings), twice transplanted from flats; blood red, bright red, pi ' ' ' ' ' with red center. S3.50 per 100: Wonder of Wandsbeck Sal 100; $40.00 per 1000 GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Alph. Rlcard, John Doyle, Beauty Poitevlne, JeanViaud. Strong well-grown stock from 23^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 825.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Dormant tubers, 2-3 eyes. Chas. Henderson, Clilcago, Duke of Marlboro, McKiniey, Mme. Crozy, Queen Charlotte, Florence Vaughan. $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. BEGONIA gracilis pink and luminosa red. Strong plants, from 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, EastStroudsburg, Pa. FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit. tl.OO per lOO. $8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 76c. per 100. $9.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Zurich. Absolutely true to name. $1.00 I 100, 1 Reciprocity — Saw it In the AGERATUMS. Stella Gurney and Little Blue Star. 60c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS. Dreer's Superb Double Fringed. The best selected large-flowering doubles, Bnely fringed, mixed colors, $1.00 per 100, $900 per 1000. Cash with order, please, J. P. CAN N ATA MT, FREEDOM, N. J. Reciprocity — flaw it in the Bichmge Btock of our advertisers, they will mention •eelna the advt. In The Exehanoe. GERANIUMS. 600 White m 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100: 600 S. A. Nutt, 2-in. pot., $2.00 per 100; 600 Mixed Varieties, six kinds, 2.iii. pots, $2.00 per 100. 2000 RootedCuttings, (white), $1.00pei 100. lOOO FEVERFEW. 2>i-in pots. $2.25 per lOO. 600 VINCA variegata. 2-in. pots, $2.26 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS. White. Yellow. Red. 2H-iD pott. 2c. each; SUver Pink, 2H-in. pott, 2Hc. each. Cash with order. WM. J. FREDERICK » Helderburg Avenue, SCHENECTADY, N. Y. CYCLAMEN Mixed. Best straini. 3H-in, 6c.j 4H-in., 20c. In bud and bloom. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— Gol- den and White Chadwick, 4c. OBCONICA GIGANTEA. 3H inch. 6c . Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS. 319 Onondatfa An.. STIACVSE, N. T. Reciprocity — Saw it In tlie Bxcbaive CONTENTS PAGE Appel's Jubilee Edition 472 Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club, Banquet of the 489 Catalogs Received 470 Champion Florist Roller Skater (Illus.) 614 Chrysantliemum Society of America.488B Clnbs and Societies: Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Club: Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Society. 513 Early Success (Illus.) 500 Editorial: Import Restrictions; Wake-Up, New York!; Reduction of Letter Post- age; Seeds, Bulbs, etc. to go Under Parcel Post; Summing Up the Parcel Post Situation 488B Exhibitions, Coming 472 European Myrtle 516 Forcing Lilies For Easter 516 Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston 490 General Trade Notes BOO Growers, Amougf the: Dailledouze Bros.; J. J. Brozat; Jacob Hauck; J. P. Anderson; Springfield Floral Co.; U. S. Cut Flower Co.; L. H. Read & Co.507-609 Heating- Queries 510 Horticultural Exhibition at Lyons.. 500 Horticultural Society of New York, Monthly Exhibition 603 Illinois State Florists' Ass'n., Pro- gram of the Ninth Annual Conven- tion of the 489 Lemon Tree Not Fruiting 600 Massachusetts Agricultural College.. 600 market, Beview of the 515 Meetings, The Week's 488B Mlceproof Seed Cases 470 Middle Atlantic States 477 New Eng-land States 512 New Jersey to Increase Taxes 490 Ninth-Story Window, From a 488B Ntirsery Department 485 Obituary: Foss, John M. ; Beatty, May Strong489 Pacific Coast 526 Plant Growers' Dinner 490 Plant Quarantine 474 Potting Records 490 Question Box 482 Questions Exchange Readers Are Asked to Solve 614 Betail Department: New Members of P. T. D. Since Last Report; Advertising the P. T. D. ; Seasonable Subjects in New York Stores (Illus.) ; There's Money in the Parcel Post; A New Jersey Identity (Illus.); Iowa Seed Co. Invites in the Public; The Seedsmen's Greeting. 601-506 Bevlew of the Seed Trade: The Seed Trade Outlook; The Seed Trade Outlook in New York City; The Shipping Problem; The Parcel Post; Novelties in Flower- ing Plants From Seed (Illus) ; Impending Legislation Affecting the Seed Trade; Newer and Lesser Known "Vegetables; What Seeds- men Sell Besides Seeds; Sources of the Seed Supply; The Subur- ban Florist and His Opportunity; The Modern Seed Laboratory, (Illus.) 491-96 Rochester-Buffalo Bowling Match.. 483 Rose Gardens at Washington and Cornell, Experimental 490 Rose Trophy, A Thousand Dollar.. 614 Roses From Cuttings 616 Scale on Evergreen 616 Seed Trade Beport .- 467 S. A. F. "Proceedings" 616 S. A. P. and O. PI. Registration 472 Southern States 474 Sutton, M. J., Will of 470 Toxic Organic Compounds in Soils.. 500 Trade ITotes: New Orleans, Houston 474 Nashville, Atlanta 476 Louisville, Baltimore 476 Lancaster, Glens Palls 477 Newark 478 Albany, Syracuse 480 Buffalo, Rochester, Pittsburgh 481 Detroit : 482 London, Ont 483 Kansas City 609 Worcester, Pawtucket, Providence, Bridgeport, Madbury 612 New York 517 Boston 618 Philadelphia, Pittsburgh 519 Chicago and the West 620 Milwaukee, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Dayton 622 Indianapolis 524 Missoula (Mont.) 526 Los Angeles, San Francisco 526 Portland 627 Week's ■Work, The: Azalea Mollis; Bouvardias; Dahlias; Easter Lilies: Seasonable Work; Lilacs for Easter; Azalea indica; Flowering Shrubs 486-487 Waco, Tex. — A. meeting of Texas flo- rists will be held here on May 4 and 5, at which time a 'State organization will be formed. Sessions will tie held in the Young Men's Business League rooms, and it is expected that every city of im- portance in the State will be represented at the meeting. February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 488 A I List of Advertisers | Advance Co ..525 EagIe_Plpe Supply Co. fflbJt _ _ : Davidson. Mien, J. K Alphano Humus Co Co. The Amer. Wooden V Mfg. Co., The. , The..5U Ebbinge Groos.486 Eble, " Edwards' Folding Boi Lord & Bumham Co. . MacNiff Hort. Co., The. 4' Mader, Paul 41 Marshall & Co., W. E.4I Martin & Forbes Co.. 4S1-S{ May. L. L. &Co 5i McQunie, Geo. G....5( McConneU. Alex 51 McCray Refrigerator •><">{<{»:<<~:>c<<<{{~:>c<<-<-o<><*<*{<<:~:o-:-4»XK» n, J. F. ApSS^Mfg. Co OiM Appelgate, Florist.... 602 AkhmannBros 510 Aschraann, Godfrey. . 512 Badgley.RiedeI& Mey- er, Inc 517 Baer, Julius 502 Baker, The Florist. . . 505 Baldwin, Florist 505 Barrett, The Florist. .505 Barrett, W.H 472 Barrows & Son, H. H.510 Bassett & Washburn. .483 Baur & Steinkamp. . .482 Bayersdorfer & Co., H.509 Bay State Nurs., The, 484 Beaven, E. A 508 Beckert, W. C 46S Begerow Floral Co. . . 504 BeBamy Bros 4SS Bemb Floral Co.. The. 603 Bennett, C. A 484 Berger Bros. Berger & Cc Elizabeth Nurs. Co. . Elliott & Sons, Wm. . Emmans, Geo. M . . . Erne & Klingel .510 Eskesen, Frank N. . . Geo. H.522 Esler, John G. . Fisher, Peter 481 Fletcher & Co., F.W. 467 Floral HUl Gardens... 480 Florists' Hail Assn.. . . 50S Flower Shop, The 605 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co., The 625 Ford, M. C 515 Ford. Wm. P 616 Fottler, Fiske, Raw- McHutchison & Co. . .484 Mclntyre, John W... 519 McManmon, J. J. . . .503 McManus, James. . . .517 Menand, L 502 Metropolitan Material Mette,' He"nrV.'.'. .... !47S Meyer, Chas. F 466 Michelson&Co 486 Michigan Cut Flower Ejchange 508-18 Michler Bros. Co 503 Millang, Chas 517 Mills The Florist, Inc.503 Minge Floral Co.. The,504 Minneapolis Floral Co604 Moon Co.. The Wm. H 484 Moore, Hentz & Nash517 Mountain View Floral Sceery, Ed 504 Schlatter & Son, Wm.509 Schling,Max 504 Schmidt, J. C 613 Schmitz, F.W. O 477 Schultz, Jacob 503 Schwake & Co., Inc., Chas 478 Scott, John 511 Sealy,J. W. C 510 Sharp, Partridge & Co526 Shellroad G'houses. ..466 Sheridan, Walter F...517 Siebrecht, Geo. C. . . . 517 Siebrecht, Walter R. Co., Inc Skidelsky & Co., S. S. 472-80 The. Frederick, Wm. J. , H. H. g, H.G. Bertcrmann Bros. Co. 503 Bidwell.S Fobes 468 Black, Son & Co., Jos. .486 Blackistone, Z. D 605 Blatchley Co.,The...5D4 Boddington. A. T.469-513 Bolgianofi Son, J.. 468-73 Bonnet & Blake 517 Bonnot Bros 517 Bon Ton Flower Shop, Bowc'm. a'. '.'.!'.!!'.'. 504 Breck-Robinson Nurs.486 Breitmeyer'sSons,J..503 Brown Bros. & Co 506 Brown, Peter 513 Bryan, Alonzo J.. 476-614 " ' .605 Froment, H. E Calvin, Thos. F Garland Gnhs. Mfg. Co GasserCo., J. M.... Gibbons, the Smilax Man Giblin & Co GoodseU P. H Gove, The Florist. . . Graham & Son, A. . . Ass'i Nagef, Rudolf .'.'.!!!.. 5: Nason, L. B 5: Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 5( New England Fl Supply Co New York Stable •^H North- Eastern Fores- SmitL Henry 503 Smiths Co., E.D.... 482 Smith & Fetters Co. .502 Smith & Gannett 482 Smith & Hemenway Co. 525 Smith, P.J 517 SmithCo., W. &T.. .484 Snyder & Co., B. A... 518 Solomon & Son, I 526 Soltau Fernery, B.. . .510 Standard Thermometer ^ Co 527 Stokes, Walter P 466 StoothoffCo., H. A...524 Storrs & Harrison Co- 475-511 Stumpp, Geo. M 5C4 Stumpp & Walter Co. No. 18 "SAFETY FIRST" Have you noticed that railroads today are advertising "safety first" instead of "speed first" ? It's the trend of the times. After the noise comes a desire for quiet. After pursuit of false gods we come back to the old. "Safety first" is a good rule to follow in your adver- tising. If you must experiment, go ahead ; ultimately, for your pocket's sake, you will do your advertising in the national trade paper, The Florists' Exchange. It's safe because it is used by hundreds of advertisers each week who have tried speed in spending their adver- tising money, and found safety paid better. Read the advertising columns in this week's issue. They are the best reasons we could offer for recommending you to test their value. You will find the investment safe. Nyveldt, A. Oechslin, Eri. Orchid, The. • 602 Oechslin, Ernest.. Sutton & Soi 466-! Flo- California Florist, The505 California Rose Co. . .483 Camp Condmt Co. . . . 526 Cannata, J. Carter's Tested Se( Inc Chicago Carnation Co., & Raynor, 480-616 hl's Sons. J. J. , 608-09 Clay 6 Clark, Flori ' & Son kcroft, J. D . Coles & Co Conard & Jones Co . Consumers' Fertili Coombs, Arthur.. Cousins, Leonard, Jr. .511 Cowee, W. J 508 Cowen's Sons, N 626 Coyle, James 517 Craig Co., Robt 510 Croom & Bro., John 1 ~4 F 511 Crouch, Mrs. J. W..,. 602 Crowl Fern Co 608 Crump, F.F 602 Cunningham, Jos. H . .486 Cut Flower Exchange.617 Haerens, August. Hall & Robinson. Hanford. R. G... Harris, Chester. . Harris, Ernest. . . Hart, Geo. B..... Hatcher, John C. Heacock Co.. Jos 510 Heinecken, Otto 484 HeissCo 603 Henderson & Co., A. .466 Henderson & Co., Peter 470-611 Henshaw & Fenrich. .515 Herbert & Fleishauer . 472 Herr, A. M 513-14 Hews & Co., A. H.... 621 Higgins, E. A 513 Highland Park Green- houses, The 503 Hilfinger Bros 521 HUl Co., The E.G.... 520 Hill Nursery Co., Inc., TheD 486 Hitchings &,,Co 528 Bolton & Hunkel Co. .618 Home Correspondence^ rkerk, Palethorpe Co., Inc'sl'Sii P.R... 524 Palmers Son, W.J... 502 Park Floral Co., The.503 Parker, John L 602 Parkes Const. Co 525 Parshelsky Bros 526 Peckham Floral Co... 487 Penn the Florist 502 Pennock-Meehan Co.. S. S 487-519 Perry Buxton Doane Co. 525 Perry's Hardy Plant Peters & Reed Pottery T?oi r, H. D „jse Pottery Co. mpson Camatioi 508 Co.,J. D.. & Co., C. B 603 Thorbum & Co., J. M.475 Totty, Chas. H 482 Traendly & Schenck..517 Travis Co., G. E 526 Van Assche, Frank. . . 525 Van Gelderen, G. W..4S4 Vaughan's Seed Store Index to Stock Advertised 510-11 Genista 487-510 465-67- Geranium 466-79- 87-88-510-11- 482-86-87-88-610-11- 513-14 613-14 ras 466- Geranium Cuttings. .465- 486-510 479-82-86-87-88-510- 465-67- 611-13-14 476-610-13-14 Gladiolus 466-68- 486 474-77-78 Gloxinias 468-74-84 Hardy Perennials. . . .483- Sweet Pea Seed... 466-68- 472-74-76-613 Table Ferns 610 Thunbergia 467-75 Tradescantia 486-514 Trees 484-86 Tuberoses 466-68-511 Tulips 478-512 Vegetable Plants. Greenhouse Goods. . .525- 626-27-28 Greenhouse Material.525- 473-77-511- Wallflo' Vegetable Seed; 613 Vick'sSons.Jas.. Viereck. F.C.... Vincent, R., Jr., & Co Virgin, U. J Walker, John.... Walker. Wm Darbee, Florist.. Day Co., W. E.. Deamud Co., J. DeNave, Paul 51 Den Ouden & Sons, H.48i De Ruyter & Hoge- woning 47: Diener & Co., Richard DietschCo., A 52 Howard, J. W. Hudson Carbon IdlewildGnhs.. Igoe Bros Jackson & Perkins^ Co. 484-8S Jacobs. S. & Son 525 Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis^^ Johnson Seed Co. Johnstcn, T. J. &.Co..605 Jones, H.T.......... 484 Keller, John A.... Keller Pottery Co. Keller Sons, J. B.. Kerr. The Florist.. KervanCo., The.. Kessler, Wm King Construction Kramer Bros Kroeschell Bros. C Kuebler.Wm. H.. Kuhlmann, H. H.. The Philips Bros Pierce & Co Pierson Co., F. R. Pierson, Magnus. . Pillsbury, I. L .^u„ Pine Grove Floral Corp 482 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co... 518 Plantlife Co 624 Poehlmann Bros. Co. . 530 PollworthCo., C. C..518 Potter Floral Co 503 Pulverized Manure Co522 Quaker City Mach. Co625 Quaker Hirt Nurs.... 513 Quidaick G'houses.481-82 Ramsburg. G. S 472 Randall, A. L. Co.... 620 Randall's Flower Shop505 Rawlings, Elmer 514 Rawson, The Florist. . 503 Read&Co., L. H....476 Reade & McKenna. . . 626 Reed & Keller 608 Reimers. M. D 503 Reinberg, Peter 520 Rentschler Floral Co. .503 Retail Flor. Ass'n of Rice cS°M.'.'^' .'■';.' .508 Riebe, F. C 511 Ritchy, F.W 513 Robinson & Co., H. M507 Robinson Co. (Inc.) H.M 516 Waller Seed Co., The L.D ■ Warburton Florist Ward & Co., R. M...' Warendorff, A ..' Washington Flonsts Co ■ Watchman's Clock & Supply Co 625 Wax^ros 502 Weber & Co., C.S... 626 Weeber SDon 468 Weiss & Sons Co., H.481 Ampelopsis Antirrhinum 465-67- 472-75-87-88-511-13-14 ...510-12 ...610-12 Asparagus 465-66- 474-75-77-86-8.8-510- 511-13-14 Asters 466-67- 470-71-72-74-75 Azaleas.. 465-84-86-511-12 Bay Trees 484 Begonias 465-68- lj_474-75-77-84-86-8S- Busus 466-86 Caladiums 466-611 California Privet 484 484-86 Heliotrope 465-86- 487-88-511-13-14 Herbaceous Plants. . .484- 510-11-12-13-14 Kalmias 484-86 Kentias 610-12 Lantanas 465-510-14 Ulacs 486 Uly Bulbs 465-66- 467-68-78-512 Lilies 465-66-67- 468-78-512 468-72-73-77-78 Verbenas 465-66-67- 475-86-513-14 Vincas 466-75-86- 487-88-510-11-14 Vines 477-84-86 Violets 614 Zinnia 474 MISCELLANEOUS Alphano I .524 465 LiliumGiganteum...465- Decorative .518 Welch Bros. Co. Wenk, Peter 486 Weston, Henry 510 West View Floral Co. 502 Wettlin Floral Co.... 511 WhUIdin Pottery Co . . 621 um Cut- .465-82-86- 487-88-514 .466-75-87- 612-14 484-86 Whittier & Co., W. B.4S Wietor Bros 5i WUd, Gilbert H 48 WiUiamsport Floral Co. Clematis . Cobaia 46/ Cocos 510-12 Cold Storage Bulbs.. , 465- 466-67-68-78-512 Cold Storage Lilies... 465- 466-67-68-78-612 Cold Storage Lilies of theVaUey 478-84 466-67-68-78 Lily of the ValIey...478-84 Lobelia 467-75-88-514 Manetti 484 Maples 484 Marguerites 511-14 Mignonette 467-75 Mushroom Spawn. . . .475 Myosotis 467-75 Narcissus 512 Nasturtiums 468-511 Nephrolepis 510-12 Nursery Stock 484-86 Orchids 511 Ornamental Shrubs484-86 Ornamental Trees..484-86 Palms 510-12 Pansies 475-78-86-513 Paeonies 484-86 Petunias 465-67-74- 475-87-88-611-14 Phlox 467-75 Aphis Pu Auctions 475 Baskets 508-09 BoUers 525-27 Boxwood 508-09 Carnation Staples. . . .480 Cattle Manure 522 Chiffons 509 Qocks 525 Cut Flower Boxes. .507-08 Cycas Leaves 507-09 Dagger Ferns ... 607-08-09 '^ ' Evergreens 607-08-09 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses.. . 601-02- 503-(M-05-06 Envelopes 508 Exhibitions 514 Fancy Baskets 508-09 Fancy Ferns.... Fertilizers. .466-522-23-24 Florists' Supplies 607- 608-09 Flower Boxes 507-08 Flower Pots 521 Fungine 524 Galax Leaves.. .507-08-09 Glass 626 Insecticides-.. .466-522-24 Laurel Wreaths.. Lemon Oil Leucothos Sprays.. Nikoteen. . . Nikotiana.. Pecfcy Cypn Pines Pipe Pipe Fitting! Pot Washer.... Pumping Engini Sphagnum Moss. .507-C 507-08-09 Thermometers. Tobacco Powder 524 Tobacco Stems.. . .-. . .524 Toothpicks 508 Tree Tubs 521 Floral Cc Winter. Son & Co 478 Wolfinger Florist 504 Wood Bros 514 Woodrow & Marketos.517 Woodruff & Sons, S. D46S Young & Co., A. L.... 616 Young, Florist. Cut Flowers . . 507-08-09- 514-16-16-17-18-19-20 Cyclamen.. 466-87-88-512 Daffodils 478-612 Dahlias 466-77-613 Daisies 467-86-510 Decorative Stock. . . .46.5- Young, Jo Young & Nugent. Zvolanek, A. C . .515 r & Hurrell.. .611 Dillon, J. I Dodd, Chas. H Dolansky, F. J Dorner & Sons Co., F..4 Drake, J. Aug 4 Drake Greenhouses.. . 5 Dreer, Henry A., Inc. 471-77-88-521- Dudley.aiar!e3P....5 Lange.H.F.A 605 Langiahr, A. H 516 Leach & Son, J. H.... 481 Uedle Floral Co 483 Lemon Oil Co 522 Leonard Seed Co .466 Leuly. Emil. For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page E.\TA\TA, N. y.^Al Ibfc of tlie Supreme Coui-t lit ■\^alentine Preisch, brothers cessful florists of Corfu, naturalized. They are nati Hungary. Evergreens 484-86 Farm Seeds 466- 468-73-77-78 Ferns... 486-87-510-11-12 Ferns in Flats 510 Feverfew.. .487-88-510-14 Forget-Me-Not.. . .513-14 Poinsettias 482 Primroses 467-75-88- 511-12-14 Primulas 467-75- 488-511-12-14 Privet 484 Privet Cuttings 484 Pteris 610-12 Pyrcthrum 467 Rhododendrons 484- 486-512 Roses 465-77- 483-84-86-87 Rubber Plants. ..486-512 466-67-69-70-71-72-74- 475-76-77-80-81-82-83- 484-86-87-88-510-11-12- 513-14 Seeds 466-67-68- 470-71-72-73-74-75-76- Gla^ , Glazing Poii Gold Letters i Grates J Greens 507-08 Greenhouse BIdg 51 526-272. Greenhouse Construc- 525 525 Ventilators 525 Vermine 524 Wants 498-99-500 Wholesale Florists. . .514- 515-16-17-18-10-20 WUd Smilax... 507-08-09 Wreaths 508-09 Weather Signs 477-7 .511 Smi?ax! : ! 465-67-75-86-87 Snapdragon 465-67- There is a deal of truth in the old ideas which still survive in the country dis- tricts on the weather. When the donlsey persistently hangs both head and ears and seems to be meditating some painful question, when the peacock cries without apparent cause, when the ducks and geese are agitated and raise their voices in chorus, and when the swallow flies low, bad weather is usually at hand. At such times insects are particularly disturbed. The cricket chirps more persistently than ever, the bees, becoming nervous, .keep near their hives, while the ants break up their zig-zag processions and take refuge in their nests. In the remote past the spider was held in esteem as a creature capable of foreseeing the weather. If it remains in the center of its web, espe- cially on the approach of night, the fine weather will continue, for the spider ceases work and hides itself some time before a change for the worse arrives. 488B The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED XS 1888 Parcelji Post Note an important communication from Clias. N. Page of Des IMoines, la., in Seed Trade Department. It is stated tliere that seeds, etc., are well likely to go under parcel post regulations, also that the two-ounce- fov-one-cent rate Umit will be raised from four to eight ounces. serymen, Seedsmen rade in General Exclusively a Trade Paper ntered at New York Post Office as ««^;^^^5""^'' ^blish^^^ry Saturday by the A T. De La Mare t'S and Pub Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 2, 4, b and 8 Duane HSt^?fia..4.^rl^^^ar|S^a^fS Import Restrictions York Telephone, 3765 and 37f FBINCIFAI. BBANCH OrFICES Boston: Robert Cameron, Cambridge Mass PMIadelpiia: Wm. H. Bngler, 4651 Lancaster ave. Bell telephone, Belmont 412. ,„ i. ^ „„„ _„„m ClScago: James Morton, 143^No. Wabash ave., room 307. Telephone, Central34S7^ ,,^,.,^,„v,„— .^ The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Registered Cable Address: Plorea Newyort. . -.^ 1. -i™ York office. Nos. Field, vegetable and flower seeds may be imported into the United States througli the mails. All growing or living plants, seeds and other plant products for propagation, which includes bulbs, roots and tuners, are barred from importation through the mails, but may be brought into the country by express or freight. In reply to a letter of inquiry C. L. Marlatt, chairman center of enlightenment, entertainment, and enterprise of the Federal Horticultural Board at Washington, would arise; superintendents and gardeners from one nostication based on fifteen years' experience of similar efforts in a sphere not entirely dissimilar to that of the Empire City. Where can the enthusiastic horticulturist go to in New York to see and keep himself in touch with the novelties and advances of his craft? A well known grower informed the writer that he was unable to pro- cure, from any house in the trade, a set of the Winter flowering Begonias represented in the varieties Winter Cheer, Julius, Mrs. Heal and Altrincham Fink, yet if an exhibit of these were made — and they could be shown anytime all the Winter and Spring — they would,' metaphorically, "bring the house down." Displays of the beautiful hardy Spring flowers could also be staged (preparations being made, of course, weeks before hand), also of ferns, indoor plants, forced vegetables, new strains of Cyclamens, Primulas, Streptocarpuses, Schizanthuses, Daffodils, Lachenalias, and many other things. The result of all this would be that a busy Lu ocuuio insertio. Advertising forms Vearly Snbscription.- P. O. BOX loy(, on xucBw issue of following Saturd^, I press Wednesday, ted States and Mexico, $1.00, '1 i.'^"S^ri?ai'vSce':°Te^ft b? ffi'ofN^^^^ ifdrk Post Office or Express Money Order; if paid A"u'"c?,eQues 'Sf remJftanc'es"lor advertising accounts ^r^KEiToh^^'oi '2°to"rDu^i°nyK if^wToS: f'"ouUmJY^ik.^w?se?"te?egra,m^^^ 'w^UlTe'-'re- «tved' ub'to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded i!gVi£?"^^?lt^e"io?#^?le^dTi^Vbe"^tTeg^^^h companies at newspaper rates. Advertisers, Please Note h, but March and April are lem aU. To handle changes of copy J yet get the paper out on time, takes a Wtt (orce of men and aU the resources of a large printing oBice. For that reason we would much appreciate the favor of re- Syoui advertising orders on the Monday, or at the latest, iirst mall ol Tuesday. „. _., under date of Feb. 24, writes us as foUows: "For your information on the subject of restrictions placed on the movement of plants through foreign marls, 1 enclose herewith a copy of the order issueu by the Second Assistant Postmaster General dated Dec. 10, 1913 This order bars all plants and products thereot, and plant seeds for propagation, except field, vegetable and flower seeds. The prohibition, therefore, applies to bulbs, roots and tubers. "The previous order of AprU 18, 1913, copy of which is also enclosed, was less restrictive. This order was found impracticable, as foreign shippers, as well as post office officials, were quite unable to discriminate Between nursery stock as defined in the Plant Quaran- tine Act, and the excepted plants and seeds. It was this difficulty that led to the promulgation, at the sug- gestion of this department, of the order now "- *"''■» hundred miles or more around New York City would come regularly to visit, committees to pass on novelties would sit, the trade would meet and transact business, and "society" would come in its scores and hundreds- all of which would be good for horticulture. Is this to be a mere empty dream? It should not be. A CoERECTioN.— We regret that on page 320 of No. ti, our issue of Feb. 7, we omitted to give credit under the illustration therein contained force. ■•It^is^possibleTo transmit many injurious insects and plant diseases in smaU lots of plants, even such plants as Roses or Strawberries and, as you will readily under- stand, mail shipments containing misceUaneous smaU sendings of plants present a problem which is beyond the powers of inspection without a vast army ot in- spectors, such sliipments going to many small post offices throughout the country. The avenue is open, however, for the importation of all plants, in larger or smaller quantities, by express or freight. Such send- ings pass through the customs office in a normal way and are under complete control, whereas postal send- ings are entered under an entirely different system." These advices were forwarded last December to the Director of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union at Berne, Switzerland, and should have been made public in aU European countries before this. We give this statement prominence for the reason ° , ;,..i! „ _.,.o^tl„ ,.or.pivpri have led "Pomona College Journal of Economic Botany," Vol. II, page I The Week's Meetings important and the latter of no great The editor would be glad if secretaries of societies, associations or clSbawouTd send Wm early intimation of the forthcoming meetings of their organizations. Monday, March 2.-Dcnvcr (Colo) FlorClub, at 1422 Curtis st at 8 p.m.— Detroit Flor. Club, at Bemb Floral Co., at 8 p.m.— Grand Rapids Flor. Club, at office of a member.-Montreal_ Card. & Flor. Chib at Montreal Flor. Ex., 140 Mansfield St., at 7.4D p.m. Tuesday, March 3.-Los Angeles County H""', S"'^: Cat-, f^ Fr=.nk- - SJraVs^" m^f l3a7d^pra"fo°r"c^!^b'"«^ •ft: at 8 S!m.-^Pittsburgli.FIor. & Card. Club._ Fort Pitt Hotel, _ _ ub. Fort I liington (D. C.) Flor. Club, at 1214 F. We"cln«da;." M^^ch 4.-Nassau County (N. Y.) H°n-sSo<:::_P'„'^b^?l5= Hall, Oyster Bay, at 2 p.m. — Tuxedo (N. Y.) Hort. boc. — J_ouiSMiie Th^sday. M'arch 5.-Albany (N Y.) Flor. Club.- 76 Maiden Lane, at 8 p.m.— Dayton (Ohio) Flor. Club, 37 E. Filth St., at 8 p.m. Friday March 6.— Lake Forest (HI.) North Shore Hort. Soc, at 8 p.m. Saturday. March 7.-Lenox (Mass.) Hort. Soc, at 7.30 p.m.-Pacific Coast Hort. Soc, at San Francisco, at Sachem Hall, Re 240 Golden Gate ave., at 8.15 p.m. N. W., ; Bide., Chrysanthemum Society of America The State Florists' Association of Indiana expects to entertain the Chrysanthemum Society of America, Nov. ij 7 and 8, 1914, at the German House, Indianapolis. ■Vt a meeting of the show committee of the S. F. A. of Indiana, held Fel). H, A. F. J. Baur was made chairman and manager; John Hartje, superintendent; W J. Vesey, Jr., Ft. Wayne, chairman of the finance committee; O. E. Steinkamp, secretary. Tlie exhibition wiU be free to the pubhc and the pre- miums offered will be for Chrysanthemums only. A pre- liminary premium list is now in preparation. The r'all show committee consists of the following gentlemen: W. W. Coles, Theodore Dorner, W. J. Vesey, Ir EG Hill Irwin Bertermann, H. L. Wiegand, John Hartje, A. F. J. Baur, Harry White and O. E. Stein- kamp. Reduction of Letter Postage There are no less than twelve bills now before Congress affecting letter postage rates, nearly every one of them calling for first-class postage at a reduced rate. T our knowledge, there has been no public agitation brought to bear on the proposed reduction by the largest concerns now paying the two-cents-for-one-ounce rate. For ourselves, we are quite content to continue to pay the two cent rate, believing that the post office still needs this revenue and that the service will get inextri- cably mixed up should first-class and fourth-class letter rates be combined. As it is now, preference is given to aU matter under 2c. letter postage and thereby a rea- sonable.expedition is obtained. Unless post office facili- ties generally throughout the country are greatly en- larged, and more expense gone into for handlers and carriers, the reduced rate wiU bring unreasonable delays in the delivery of mail; more especially will this be the case in the larger centers of population. The only bill which The Florists' Exchaxge would at this moment be willing to endorse is that of Congressman Priest of Penn- sylvania, whicli would leave the rate on letter postage as it is now (two cents for the first ounce) reducing the charge to one cent for each additional ounce. The reduction to one cent for letters, as well as for that several communications' recently received have led circulars would ruin the pith and essence of business us to infer that the trade generally, both in the United communications. Today first class houses convey their States and Europe, is not as yet fully aware of these most important communications in sealed envelopes and restrictions, which 'have been brought about through u business man at once distinguishes between the two the interpretation of the term "nursery stock." AU cent stamped envelope and the one cent, realizing that nursery stock, as per above interpretation (see second the first named •' • — "-f-^t -""f ti.= i-tt-- "t r,„ n„.„of paragraph) received in the maUs from foreign coun- importance, tries will be returned to its origin. Shippers of small quantities of nursery stock (as defined in this article) will find slight objection to forwarding their orders tor more perishable stock by express, as such packages would be readily cleared (through the customs) by the express companies. Wake Up, New York ! In a horticultural sense. New York is asleep. Reputedly the richest or greatest financial center of the whole country, with a concourse of people who have money to spend and are anxious for edifying entertain- ment, the nursery, seed and florist trades make bttle or no effort to satisfy this desire so far as lies m their power, or to encourage a wholesome love of flowers and plants— a love that to a which only requires a 1 expand and fructify. Watching the visitors at the monthly show ot the Horticultural Society of New York last Saturday, it was an object lesson to see with what interest inquiries were made about the Roses, the Carnations, the Amaryl- lis, the CatUeyas and other plants. Had a few nur- serymen or growers sent displays of seasonable stock, and kept a man in attendance to take orders, or to supply information, or give away Utile pamphlets or other literature, we predict that a gratifying amount of business would have resulted, directly or indirectly. A good monthly show in the Winter could easily be maintained; and if our friends in the trade would but persevere for a season or two, and the whole stimulu AcconniNG to Matthew 13, 32, Mustard seed least of seeds," but this does not bear a literal interpre- large extent lies latent and tation any more than the simile in John 13 and 31, " ■ "Except a corn of Wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone, but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." If dead seeds would germinate there might be less need for a Pure Seed Bill; and as for being the "least of seeds" the prize would probably fall nowadays to those of a Petunia, a Calceolaria or a Cattleya. The Mustard of Scripture is Smapis nigra. Bt the way, what is the largest seed? Certainly not the seed of the Big Trees, nor of the gigantic Eucalyp- tuses of Australia, but of a palm, Lodoicea Sechellnrum. Flobisxs who retail, and who are in search of novel- ties, will doubtlessly be pleased with the little TuUp dishes which are illustrated in this number of tlie EXCHAKGE. Ix was our pages that gave the earliest, best inforraa- sl^iD''of'the''soc'iety"set"itselfto advertise the shows and tion of Primula malacoides, Cyrtomium Rochfordianum, tlie meetings it would be nothing short of a cer- hybrid Freesias, Marguerite Mrs. F. Sander, pmk Astil- t»?ntv that these events would become great fashionable bes and many other plants that are and have been gatherings and grand meeting places for the trade and money makers. The new or dwa the gardening craft in general, for the transaction of business. This is not an idle speculation; it is « r,rntr- or dwarf form of Grevillea robusta ought soon to be due. Look out for it: on prog- the best decorative plants for the retail trade ever offe February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 489 The gross profits of the seed trade are very high, but the net profits are whittled down to rather a fine point. Few seedsmen make fortunes. Collections of seeds for small, medium and large gardens are much in vogue. They are hardy, save the buyer much trouble, and in choosing them he knows just how much they cost. Seed dispersal is an interesting study. It is said that seeds of the European red Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) were carried to the Falkland Islands in some soil that stuck to agricultural tools that had been previously used and taken there. This Poppy, like others of its tribe, has remarkable powers of reproduction and soon spread far and wide. The seedsman fulfils a most honorable and useful place in the body politic. Seeds are as bullion to the mint, and even more valuable. Without Corn or Wheat or Oats or Rice, the nations might stiU be able to live on Banana fruits and on Potatoes, though not very likely. Oils for soap making, perfumery, and some that are used with food, are also gotten from seeds. Cax disease be carried over in the seed? This is a subtle inquiry and difficult of solution. I believe that Massee, a noted mycologist, is of opinion that the Puc- cinia disease of the Hollyhock is transmutable in close attachment with the seed, though doubtlessly not through the seed. Yet to propagate vegetatively from unclean plants is a certain means of perpetuating the disease. With the snow a foot or more deep in nearly all sections of the country, and more falling it might appear to the uninitiated, that it is the height of incongruity to publish a Seed Number now. But if the horticulturist reasoned in that way or acted according to the theories in this matter of the man about town, supposing he has theories, we would be planting bulbs in March to bloom in April, sowing Wallflowers about the same time, for blooming in the Spring, and generally doing things two to four months behind the times. Just as the Christ- mas Numbers of the high class magazines are well on their way to completion in August, when everybody is sweltering under the heat of the sun so the seedsman's and husbandman's work is planned and practised months in advance of the period of their full fruition. A Fable for florists. — There was once a cock who held his head so high that he couldn't see where he put his feet, which was where the saying originated: "He is always putting his foot in it." Now this cock, though he thought he was the general manager of the barnyard, had never laid an egg. It disgusted him to see the hens pay their tribute with a gentle cackle instead of a loud blast. It happened one day as he marched along that his foot touched something that he felt to be an egg. He immediately decided that he must have been the cause, and so screwing his head in the air he emitted a great trumpet blast. When the man who paid the bills came out he found the cock standing over a fine china egg. The hen that is used to laying emits the low chuckle, but the cock of the walk, who thinks he has done what others do regularly gets a siren to say: "See what I have done." Have you ever noticed at this season how barren of evergreen trees and shrubs our suburban lots are? It is pathetic. In view of the fact that even our coldest sec- tions have a sufficiency of suitably hardy species it shows a lamentable degree of negligence, a conspicuous failure to appreciate a feature of high comfort and great beauty, and is a severe indictment of the nurserymen and florists — but nurserymen particularly, who should be in a position to offer quantities of suitable material in every district. There are thousands of suburban resi- dences with home grounds of from half to one acre with scarcely an evergreen subject to be seen. A dead monotony and appalling bareness meet the gaze all around which acts insistently and depressingly upon the trained horticultural mind. Instead of cozy gardens with clumps, hedges, specimens, and shade and shelter belts there is — vacuity. Speaking before his fellow members of the Lancaster (Pa.) Florists' Club, Albert M. Herr made some philoso- phical remarks the other night on the advisabiHty of florists attending the convention of the A. Carnation Society: "Next year," he said, "it is to be in Buffalo, and an economical man can go from Lancaster with all the comforts of a millionaire for his traveling and hotel accommodations, for the sum of $35. Make up your mind right now to go and then for your own sake don't say at the last minute, 'I can't go, I have too much to do.' If you do not stop this habit of having so much to do that you can never go anywhere, you will turn into a perpetual grind until you lie down to die, and then you will worry as to how the work will get done with- out you, and have no rest even on your death Ked." Albert might have parodied the words of the small boy who said he was fifteen, but had been too busy to have time to grow, by saying that the "grind" would be too busy to die! Summing Up the Parcel Post Situation When the entire territory of the United States is divided into three zones; 1, a local^or 25 mile radius; 2, covering a 250 mile radius; 3, the restjof the country, at a moderate charge per pound, then and not until then, will parcel post have attained its highest efficiency. Let us all, then, work for a three zone system. We will find hosts of willing helpers in the crusade. Additionally the trade supply people have bought space at the Armory at Danville where the exhibit will be held. O. E. SrEiNKAMP, Secretary. Illinois State Florists' Association In Joint Meeting With the Indiana State Florists Armory Hall, Danville, 111., Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10-11, 1914. Opening Session — Tuesday, March 10 (2 o'clock) Introductory Remarks:— H. E. Smith, President Dan- viUe Florists' Club. Address of Welcome — Mayor Lewman. Response and Welcome to the Indiana Florists' So- ciety:— A. C. Kohlbrand, Chicago. Response: — W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. President's Address:— Chas. Loveridge, Peoria, 111. Report of Secretary: — J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, Report of Treasurer :—F. L. Washburn, Bloomington, lU. lU. Unfinished business, new business, public exhibition, remarks by visiting Indiana florists, general discussion, nomination and elecion of ofHcers. Adjournment. Exhibits may be sent care of W. J. Anker, Danville, 111., who will see that they are properly staged. The annual banquet will be served at the Plaza Hotel, Danville, at 8 p.m. (Secure tickets at secretary's desk.) Wednesday, March 11, 1914. All aboard at 10 a.m. for the special cars to visit the experimental station at Urbana. By courtesy of the DanvlUe Florists' Club. The exhibition of cut flowers and plants will be open to the citizens of Danville, and all are invited to attend same in the Armory from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 and from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, March 11. Official badge ifor this meetins The Beacon .Carnation. Officers: President, Chas. Loveridge, Peoria, 111.; Secretary, J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111.; Treasurer, F. L. Washburn, Bloomington, 111. "Vice-Presidents: C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park; A. C. Brown, Springfield; E. W. Guy, Belleville; I. L. Pills- bury, Galesburg; H. W. Buckbee, Rockford; H. E. Smith, Danville; A. C. Kohlbrand, Chicago. Exhibition Committee: W. J. Anker, H. D. Caldwell, Chas. Bottorfi'. Reception Committee: Edgar Osborne, Peter Britz, R. L. Burgoyne. Entertainment Committee: Bruce Yount, Chas. Walker, Chas. H. Britz. Danville Florists' Club Secretary Joseph J. Smith, of this promising new club, writes that the officers feel very encouraged with the way things are coming on at present. The Industrial Club of Danville has taken a great interest in the coming convention and exhibit and is raising a fund of $800 to pay the expenses of the exhibit and a trip to Urbana 111., to visit the experiment station there. The executive board of the Illinois State Florists' Asso- ciation has visited Danville to look over the exhibition hall and the hotels and has approved of the plans of the Danville Florists' Club for staging the exhibits and en- tertaining the visitors. The DanviUe Florists' Club has sent out over five hundred letters to the florists and sup- ply dealers throughout Indiana, Illinois and other States and, from the replies received, the indications are that there is going to be a record-breaking crowd present. Exhibition space has been sold to twelve supply dealers who are coming from various parts of the country, also space to two local concerns who are dealers in green- house material. Illinois State Florists' Association J. F. Ammann, secretary, has mailed a letter to all its members notifying them of the forthcoming meeting ,-it Danville, 111., March 10 and 11, and of the invitation to the State Florists' Association of Indiana to meet with the Illinois organization, and which has been accepted. State Florists of Indiana This association has suspended its regular monthly meeting and has accepted the courteous invitation of the Illinois Association to meet at Danville, March 10 and II. There is no doubt but that this meeting will be well attended and a success. The Indiana growers will send exhibits of standard and new varieties of cut flowers. Banquet of the Boston G. and F. Club The annual banquet and dance of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston was held at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 34. There were two hundred and fifty ladies and gentlemen present. A reception was held from 5 p.m. to (i p.m. and the banquet was in the lecture room, which was most superbly decorated with sea- sonable flowers. The most remarkable flowers and those most admired were handsome vases of Darwin Tulips Pride of Haarlem. The banquet was the most sumptuous of anything that the club has ever had. There were all sorts of good things to eat, but nothing stronger than Adam's ale — water — to drink. This is as it should be. Wm. J. Kennedy was toastmaster, and introducing the first speaker made a few very pointed and appro- priate remarks about the club and the S. A. F., and then introduced as the first speaker of the evening, John K. M. L. Farquhar, president of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Mr. Farquhar told of the useful work this society was doing and said that he wished that all the trustees of the society could have been at the banquet that evening. Mr. Kennedy then introduced Patrick Welch, vice- president of the S. A. F. Mr. Welch spoke enthusi- astically about the work of this organization and hoped that all the members of the Club would co-operate with his committee and make the entertainment and exhibition, which are to be held here next August, one of the grandest. The toastmaster introduced W. N. Craig, who spoke for the private gardener. S. J. Goddard was introduced as president of the American Carnation Society. The program was diversified by music and songs, and dancing continued until a late hour. It was pleasing to see so many of the older people join in the dancing. R. C. 4) II 1 ©bituarp ) 4) John'M. Foss John M. Foss, a well known florist, died last week in his home at Sharpsburg after a long illness. He was in his fiftieth year and came from Norway. For over 35 years he conducted a florist business in Sharpsburg, a few miles from Pittsburgh, and built up a nice trade. He was a member of many lodges and societies and belonged to the German United Presybyterian Church. His wife, two sons and one daughter survive. E. C. Reineman. May Strong Beatty May Strong Beatty died suddenly, Feb. 17, at the home of her daughter in Richmond, Va., while on her way South for the benefit of her health. She was the oldest daughter of Orrin H. Strong and Manira Lucinda Strong (nee Treadway) and the wife of Henry Bruce Beatty of Oil City, Pa., who was treasurer of the S. A. F. and O. H. from 1895 until 1909. Mrs. Beatty was born at Ellington, N. Y., March 20, 1857, and was educated in the schools of Jamestown, N. Y., and gradu- ated from the Misses Bryan's School at Batavia, N. Y. Her study of botany not only included a thorough knowledge of cultivated Flora but an intimate acquaint- ance with Nature in her own haunts. Her inherent love of the beautiful was broad and comprehensive and was evidenced by her collection of paintings, china and tapestries of the different periods. Her residence in Pittsburgh is a lasting tribute to her artistic ability and reflected her temperament throughout. Among the numerous gems of her collections is a china set fashioned in France after her personal designs. Her knowledge of laces, both ancient and modern, has been equaled by few in America. Her home life was an ideal one. Being devoted to her family and its welfare, she was surrounded with the loving care possible only where there is unity of purpose and complete under- standing of those who labor in the cause of love. Mrs. Beatty united at an early age with the Congrega- tional Church and later with the Presbyterian Church at Oil City, taking an active part in their work. Mrs. Beatty was a loyal member of the S. A. F. and one of the originators and supporters of the receptions to the presidents. She attended every annual meeting, with the exception of two, from 1892 to 1909. She was also a charter member of the Ladies' S. A. F. [A telegraphed account of the death of Mrs. Beatty appeared in our issue of Feb. 21. These further par- ticulars wiU be appreciated by her many friends in the trade.] 490 The Florists' Exchange The Experimental Rose Gardens at Washington and Cornell THE American Rose Society, through its committee, in conjunction with a committee appointed by the Society of American Florists, now feels ready to launch the estabhshment of two Experimental Rose Gar- dens, one in connection with the Department of Agricul- ture at Washington, D. C, and one at the College of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York; and in this connection asks the co-operation of Rose growers throughout America. In conjunction with this invita- tion will be found statements from both of these insti- tutions, indicating their readiness to proceed with this proposition. It is proposed that credit shall be given in each garden to all firms contributing to its success, but it is not pro- posed to make public any statement showing which varie- ties were contributed by any firm. In this way it is hoped that all Rose growers in America may be placed on the same footing without favoritism being shown to any one, or any group of growers. Rose growers every- where will be quick to see the advantages likely to spring from these experimental gardens. We are fortunate to have one in a district representative of the colder sec- tions, while results in the other may be taken as a criterion for the warmer sections of our country. We are fortunate in each case to have the backing of insti- tutional care that shall be impartial in its co-operation, and ensure the continuity of effort so essential to an en- terprise in which real success can be measured only after a term of years. Furthermore, both institutions are in a position to issue bulletins, and for the benefit of all con- cerned, spread dependable information regarding Roses. The American Rose Society and the Society of Ameri- can Florists therefore, through their committees, hereby appeal to the Rose growers of America for contributions of all such varieties as they are willing to present for these two gardens. The Committee ask that they be fur- nished by each firTn, with a list of such varieties a^ can be svipplied this Spring, such list to be in the hands of the first name here undersigned, not later than March IB. The Committee require good, strong, dormant stock where available, otherwise stock well established in not less than 4in. pots. Dormant stock must be in Wash- ington not later than April 1, and at Ithaca, April 16. Roses from pots, not later than May 1 at Washington, May 15 at Cornell. There will be required eighteen (18) each of the bedding types of Roses, including the h. p.'s, t.'s, h. t.'s, Bourbons, Chinas, polyanthas, etc., and of the rugosas. Sweet Briers, or any of the climbing types, five (S) each. Delivery instructions will be issued later. It is the earnest desire of the committee, if possible, to have every firm of Rose growers in America represented by plants in these Gardens. Alex. Cummings, Jh., Chairman, Com- mittee, American Rose Society. Wm. F. Gm)E, Chair- man Committee, Society of American Florists. Send your list to. Alex. Cummings, Jr., care of A. N. Pierson Co., Cromwell, Conn. Plant Growers' Dinner New York and New Jersey Association The sixth annual dinner of the New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers was held in the Green Room of the Hotel McAlpin, Broadway & 34th St., New York City, on Monday night, Feb. 23. The dinner committee consisted of Fred Lehnig, chairman; A. L. Miller, Herman Schoelzel and Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr. At the appointed hour the members of the association and invited guests, about 85 in number, passed into the splendid Green Room of the Hotel, and were seated at the banquet tables, which were beautifully decorated with heavy strings of Smilax and sprays of Acacia pubescens, interspersed with Pink Killarney Roses, laid along the tables from end to end in a serpentine line. Vases also of Golden Spur Narcissus and Pink Kil- larney Roses were placed at frequent intervals along the tables. A Gardenia was laid beside each plate. The dinner itself was such as would please the most critical gourmet. Louis Dupuy, president of the asso- ciation, presided at the head of the table, with rare grace. Speakers of the evening were Frank R. Pierson of the F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.; Herman C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N, J.; Jos. H. Sperry of The Florists' Exchange, and Wm. Sefton, president of Hitchings & Co., EUzabeth, N. J. After the speaking the banqueters were pleasantly entertained by a de- lightful vaudeville program. About 12 o'clock the banqueters arose from the tables and repaired to the adjacent parlor, while the Green Room was cleared for dancing, of which privilege the banqueters to the music of an excellent orchestra, availed themselves well into the morning hours. This dinner and all of its features was pronounced by those who participated to be one of the most en- joyable occasions of its kind ever given by any body of florists whatsoever in this city, and the president of the association and the dinner committee are to be heartily congtatulated in providing so successfully and admirably for the enjoyment of their fellow members and the invited guests. , Chief of Bureau Washington D. C, Feb. 14, 1914. Mr. Alexander Cummings, Jr., Chairman Committee, American Rose Society. W. F. Gude, Chairman, Committee, Soc. Am. Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Dear Sirs: — ^With further reference to the letter of the acting secretary to your committee addressed to W. P. Gude, under date of August 16, 1913, the ground pro- posed to be devoted to a Rose garden at Arlington Farm, In conjunction with your societies, is now available for that purpose, and the Bureau of Plant Industry stands ready to push the work of planting as soon as the stock arrives and the weather Is suitable. The objects to be gained from the Department's standpoint are the possi- bility of researches in the heredity of cultivated Roses, and also the adaptability of Roses to climatic conditions similar to those of Washington. Very truly yours, (Signed) L. C. CORBBTT, Assistant Chief of Bureau. New York State College of Agriculture Department of Floriculture Ithaca, N. T., Feb. 19, 1914. Mr. Alexander Cummings, Jr., Chairman Committee, Rose Society. Gentlemen: — The Rose garden the Department of Floriculture, at Cornell, lent condition to receive the plants this Spring The Department has the facilities to care for the stock prop- erly immediately upon arrival, and to plant the. grounds of stigation of the botany, evolution, breedin attention will be given to hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, polyanthas, rugosas and the hardy climbing types Tours truly, (Signed) A. C. BEAL, Prcfessior in charge of Florieultural Investigations Patten & Co. had a handsome vase of Princess Dagmar Carnation. There was a discussion on the best methods of getting Yellow Marguerites to bloom in Winter. It was brought to light in the discussion that there are three varieties in cultivation and that two are practically useless for Winter-flowering. The culture of each grower was dif- ferent, but did not give satisfactory results. The pro- duction of flowers of Yellow Marguerites is never equal in Midwinter to the demand. After the recess there was a lively discussion on suggested plans of co-operation with the S. A. F. Fred. E. Palmer made a motion expressing sympathy with the work of the national society, and a desire to know what its wishes are in this matter. The members all seemed to take much interest in this important question and voted on Mr. Palmer's motion tmanimously. The meeting ad- journed at 11 p.m. R. C. Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston The monthly meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston was held at Horticultural Hall on Tues- day evening, Feb. 17. There was a good attendance as many came anticipating an interesting lecture which it had been annoimced Mr. Tuthill would deliver on "Ad- vertising—the GasoUne of Business." Unfortunately, Mr. Tuthill could not be present. However, the time was well spent in discussing the exhibits, of which there were a good number. It was also Carnation night, but many shipments were delayed owing to the severity of the weather. Carnations Matchless from Cottage Gardens Co., Philadelphia Pink from S. S. Skidelsky & Co., and Champion from F. Dorner & Sons Co., did not arrive in Patrick Welch and Jonh K. M. L. Farquhar gave interesting talks on what is being done on the outdoor garden which is to be a feature of the S. A. F. con- vention next August. Herman Bartsch, vice-president of the club, urged the necessity of getting plans and speci- fications ready so that intending exhibitors would know just what material to get ready for the exhibits. Mr. Farquhar explained that money had been appropriated for getting the ground ready, but that the heavy snow- storm was delaying the work. He asked all to get their plants ready, and said there would be space available for all. President W. J. Kennedy appointed on the club's repre- sentation of the general committee of fifty, which is to look after all details in relation to the welfare of the S. A. F. while it is in this city in Aiigust, the following: Wm. Sim, Duncan Finlayson, Peter Fisher, Geo. M. .Anderson, Wm. Downs, H. H. Bartsch, J. Dugnid and Wm. N. Craig. One of the most remarkable exhibits was a vase of the new Rose Hadley. This Rose was shown in better con- dition than it has ever been seen before. It was grown to perfection, fine, long, stout stems, good foliage and flowers just in the right stage to be exhibited- The originators, the Montgomery Co. of Hadley, Mass.," may well feel proud of this new Rose. The vase was staged by A. N. Pierson, Inc., and was awarded a report of merit. S. J. Goddard exhibited four vases of well grown Carnations which included the following varieties: Rosette, Pink Delight, Beacon and White Perfection. Ed. Winkler had Carnation Morning Glow and Yellow Marguerites. Peter Fisher had as fine a vase of Carna- tion Gorgeous as was ever seen in this vicinity. Mr. Fisher had also a seedling, No. ii, a handsome, mottled flower. E. H. Borowski had well grown Cyclamen plants, for which he received a cultural report of merit. W. R. Thornbill exhibited Euphorbia Jacquinaeflora and Lepto- syne maritima. Thos. Roland exhibited fine Winter- flowering Spencer Peas. Wm. Sim also had Sweet Peas. New Jersey to Increase Taxes Editor The Florists' Exchange: The taxation situation in New Jersey should Interest your readers in that State, and probably many other places. On the one side, the present legislature wall be asked to so revise the administrative laws that every- body will be taxed to the Umit. ', The State and county boards of equaliifttion are to get on the job and force assessors to list all property and improvements. On the other hand some proposed bills would encourage improvement. Senate bill No. 7, introduced by Senator Hennessy of Bergen, declares that hereafter all struc- tures upon land, and all improvements of every kind and nature, including fruit and ornamental plantations, shall be entirely exempt from taxation, provided that the voters of taxing districts first pass upon and adopt the plan. In other words, it is a home rule measure, and leaves it to the people of each district to decide upon the taking of the advanced step. The Senator, who is chairman of the Senate committee -on taxation, has received some communications from flo- rists and nurserymen concerning his bill, and it is likely that the trade generally may take a lively interest in it. Maiiifestly in communities which adopt this proposal, the demand for outdoor stock would be much encour- aged. Under the present laws the improvement of home surroundings by patronizing florists and nurserymen is sure to be noted by assessors and the guilty ones duly penalized. There will be a public hearing on the home rule in tax exemption bill shortly, at which both the Assembly and Senate will be represented. How woidd it do for some of our nurserymen and florists to be on hand at Trenton then? Hackensack, N. J. George White. [It would be well for the florists and gardeners' associations of New Jersey to look well into the nature of Senate bill No. 7, and to support it whole-heartedly if it meets approval. All taxing schemes which in any way afi'ect the trade are legitimate matters for trade action at all times, everywhere. That a man who keeps an attractive lawn and home surrounding should, tor that reason, be taxed higher than his indifferent, neigh- bor next door, is all -wrong. It should be the other way around.^En.] Potting Records Editor The Florists' Exchange: I have read with interest the potting record published in your issue of Feb. 14. , I have no intention to boast or claim any world records, as there is no doubt some one swifter than I in the potting business. We are often having potting competitions out here where several, men live at the potting bench, apd occasionally one hangs up a new record. The. best record for one man potting fern seedlings into 2i,4in. pots, when aU material was. kept in readiness, and the potted plants were carried .away is 8000 per day of 10 working hours. On a special. 10- minutes' contest at the bench yesterday a record of ISO was made by myself, equalling 9000 per. day. It is doubtful, however, if this speed could be maintained throughout the entire day, as .the potter might run.out of "gasoline." What our record would be in potting' rooted Carnations or Chrysanthemum cuttings, which are easier to handle on account of their sturdiness, and with less rojt formation, I am unable to say, as this stock is out of our line. Our ' record in planting yoimg fern seedling clumps in benches, held by one of my men, is 33,000 in 10 hours. This I consider a wonderful achievement, and very hard to beat. Our best record in wrapping Q%m. ferns, one pjant m each wrapper, held so far by the- head man, is J33P per hour, averaging 22 plants per minute. We shall be pleased to prove the correctness of the potting and wrapping record at any time, and the seed- ling planting record, after April 1, when transplanting work commences, by giving a short, timed demonstration to raeinbers of your staff, or to any and aU visiting florists on request. J. A. ANnERSOir. February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 49] '•*******«**«»**»^«**«**«**«»*«»*«»****«**«*******; •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦K**>*K''»X":"X<»><"J»X« REVIEW OF THE SEED TRADE ;•♦•:-:•♦♦♦•:••:": •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•I Leading Seed Firms tell Readers of THE EXCHANGE of a most promising season; and Notes and Articles appear on the Shipping Problem, Vegetable and Flower Seed Novelties, Impending Legislation, the Modern Seed Laboratory and Other >latters The Seed Trade Outlook Joseph Breck & Sons* Corporation, Boston, Mass. For the season of 1914-15 we are pleased to advise tliat we find business most satisfactory and in many lines a substantial increase is noticed over 1913. From present indications we can see no reason wliy we cannot surpass, during 1914, all previous records. With the possible exception of Beans, we find good seed stocks in ample supply at very reasonable prices, and in this section of the country market gardeners, large farmers, and dairy- men, are placing large orders for early shipment. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Prospects are for one of the best seasons the seed trade has experienced in recent years. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. In regard to the seed trade outlook, we cannot see any reason why the retail trade should not have a sub- stantial increase over last year. We, however, have been surprised in sending out our catalog this year to find our mailing list greatly increased over the year 1913. On investigating it shows to be on account of the thou- sands of new orders we have received from new custom- ers. The orders coming in this season show a great increase over last year, and we believe the 1914 season to be a record breaker in the retail seed business. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. The outlook is considerably better than a year ago. We are getting a great many more inquiries for con- tract orders, and orders that we are receiving are larger considerably than last year. There seems to be a more hopeful tone, and greater willingness on the part of buyers to place contracts. D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa. On the whole the prospects are favorable for the selling of the usual quantity of seeds, possibly a little more, as generally the demand increases each year, and they are favorable for the usual profits, provided seed merchants who place growing orders tiiis Spring do not over-contract and "kill the goose which lays the golden eggs." The system of over-contracting has been preva- lent for several years past, but many crops nave proved so short that those who over-contracted were not really very much overloaded, if at all, but the day will come, and it may be this Summer, when full crops of many things, both at home and abroad, especially Feas and Beans, will be harvested. Yes, away ahead of full crops, and then there will ensue a most disastrous cutting of prices to turn the uncontracted stocks into cash, prices far below the most favorable contract prices. Such conditions will drag down many merchants, almost to the verge of bankruptcy, if they take in the full amount of contracted seeds, which they must pay for, but which they will find they cannot sell at any price. What of the seed growers, on the other hand, if the merchants refuse to accept their deliveries of 100 per cent., which may be 50 per cent, more that they want or will take? Many merchants will do this as we know from ex- perience. L. L. May & Co., Inc., St. Paul, Minn. There is going to be an unusually strong demand for seed all over this Northwest, and the present un- mistakable evidences point to a banner year for seeds- men. No doubt the entire supply wHU be exhausted, except, perhaps, in a very few of the more common kmds, of which there is always an abundant sulpply. The character of the seed on the market is the highest, bemg ahnost uniformly up to the standard, which argues weU for the planter this season. We would ad- vise the keeping up of the price in conformity with the high grade of the product, rather than cutting "to get the business." Now that the tariff and currency ques- tions have been settled, and since then we have had time in which to get our bearings, there is an unques- tionably optimistic feeling among our people along aU fines. They feel and see the inauguration of a period M great prosperity everywhere, with the coming of spring, for the coming Regional Bank has clipped the wings of Wall Street. John D. Rockefeller, and other multi-millionaires, like that biblical King who "read the hand-writing on the wall," have publicly announced their withdrawal from all corporations, for from this time on, they clearly understand that there will be "nothing H.nry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. This house always takes an optimistic view of busi- ness conditions, and we are looking (as we do every year) for a larger business than the previous one; in fact, we have been quite busy since the first of the year, particularly in the flower seed end of our business, through which department all florists' orders go. Bulbs Stumpp & Walter Co., Barclay St., Ne Campanula Vldalll have been moving off nicely. Just so long as the seeds- man continues to give the florist a square deal and handles his business promptly, it cannot help growing and expanding. St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo. The trade in all lines has been very quiet during December and first part of January, with the exception of lawn seed, which has been very active the last month on account of the open season. In the last week of January and the first part of February, counter trade has been very brisk in garden seed for Spring sowing. There is also a good demand for garden Peas. Clover seed is selling very slow on account of home grown seed in our territory. The trade has been hampered in filling -orders on account of the late shipments from European growers. All indications are for an early and a very heavy season in all lines. Walter P. Stokes, Philadelphia, Pa. The seed trade so far this Spring with us has been good. Mail orders are about on a par with last year, but my trade from other directions has been consider- ably heavier than last year. The great scarcity of Beans is a source of very considerable annoyance, as market growers are slow to see why Beans should be so scarce when Peas are so plentiful. ■York ;, and indications James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. We are looking for an extra good season this year. Our catalogs went out a little late, and New York State has been covered by a bUzzard of unusually long dura- tion which seriously affected trade. Under the circum- stances our orders are coming in in good shape, and wc anticipate that when the Spring opens up we are going to get an unusually large business. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn. • Seed trade in the East has started off, we beUeve, fully up to the normal in practically tiU lines. Naturally, owing to the abundant crop of Peas and every corner grocery being pretty well loaded with them, trade is not up to normal, while of Beans there seems to be no end of demand, and this applies to practically every variety of dwarf Beans, both green podded, wax podded and Bush Limas. Trade in a good many lines ha£ already reached the activity of boom times, and what seemed to be heavy surplus stocks some three months ago have disappeared and now begin to look on the short list. We believe the general demand for seeds over the entire United States is abnormally large, and stocks are more even as a rule thaii they have been for many years, the troublesome shortages being confined principally to the Bean family. Sweet Corn, too, is having its share of attention, and demand for all lead- ing varieties from a broad territory is active. At this date, Feb. 12, we know of several houses whose volume of business up to date, both for orders filled and un- filled, stands well ahead of any previous record, not- withstanding the great seed selling Spring of 1912. It is our opinion that the general quality of seeds, and we refer in particular to the quality of the stocks, Is strongly toward improvement, notwithstanding that so much is said to the contrary by some of a pessimistic view. We know positively that many eastern growers have very decidedly improved their stocks in various families of the vegetable kingdom, so that the general average is far better than the stocks handled and car- ried by the same houses five or ten years back. Short accounts make long friends, and good seeds also make long friends. We hesitate to refer to the painful sub- ject of the kind of friends that bad seeds make. The great seed selling months of March, April and May will tell the final story for 1914. Every indication at this time points to a very satisfactory year. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, ill. Wholesale Depaetment. — Our general seed business with the trade has been running away ahead of last year. Orders for immediate shipment are more nu- merous and cover more varieties than usual, and the quantities are larger. This is due to the fact that many merchants throughout the country cleaned up their stocks pretty well this past season and are now buying in generous quantities to take care of their trade, which has also started early this year on account of the Un- usual warm weather during the month of January. Our traveling men are doing splendid business now, booking future orders, and we find that our trade is increas- ing in all the territory visited by our representatives. Prospects are unusually good for increasing greatly the total amount of our sales this year, and our men are all enthusiastic and report customers are pleased with seeds furnished and deliveries we have made this past season. Cakitehs' Seeh Departmekt. — Canners are buying very lightly for future Peas on account of the quantities they will carry over after this season's planting, a condition which has been brought about by over buying on their part, due to the short deliveries for several years past. There seems to be a pretty good sized carry-over by several growers who cater to the canning trade of the few varieties that canners use, although there was s good cleanup of the general list of Peas used by the trade. It would seem as though plantings of canners' varieties would be materially reduced by grower! in making up their acreage for next crop. There has been a good call for Corn for both spot and future, on all varieties used, especisdly on Leonard's Narrow Grain Evergreen. Such sorts of Beans as can- 492 The Florists' Exchange ners use are being taken at the seller's own price for spot and usual contracts for future. Cucumber, Tomato, Cabbage and other seeds used by them are in good de- mand for reliable stocli, and trade is up to expectations in aU Unes used bv the canning trade. We have had our share and feel that there is nothing to complam of. This is one of the years where reputation for choice stock counts. We're satisfied. Retail Depahtjiext.— Market gardeners m general prosperous. Carried-i Cabbages, Beets, Carrots, and Parsnips, demand and at fair prices. This situation makes the market grower feel that the coming year will be a good one, and it has considerable effect on the size of his seed order for 1914. Our business with market gar- deners is large and the ouUook for 1914 is aU that could be desired. It is too early to speak inteUigently of the mail order and retail trade. So far, the year averages up well m these departments, and, as there is a con- tinual increase for seeds from year to year, owing to increased population, it is reasonable to expect that 1914 will show the normal increase expected of it. The Seed Trade Outlook in New York City Prophesying is always dangerous business, for it jeopardizes the reputation of the would-be prophet, and may lead astray those who listen to him, unless, as in the case of betting, he prophesies on a sure thmg, otherwise the prophet is always taking a chance. If he hits the mark, he is caUed wise, if not, he is considered foolish. Nevertheless every man tries prophesying more or less, sometimes of his own volition, and at others on request. Perhaps the best way out of it is to give a careful statement of present facts, and let our readers draw their own conclusions. Seed shortages at the opening of the season appear m all Bush Luna Beans, especially in Fordhook, in all bush snap Beans, especially the wax varieties, in Golden Self Blanching Celery, French grown, in many varieties of Lettuce, especiaUy Big Boston, in Egg Plant, and Pepper seeds. Then in flower seeds, in Asters, espe- cially the Carlson or Invincible type; in Centaureas, Convolvulus, Dolichos, Four O'Clocks, Sweet Peas and some varieties of Salvias. It might be worse, but short- ages which are the result of short crops and not ot corners, may always be counted upon as curtaihng the volume of the season's business. It is the general consensus of opinion of the seedsmen of this city that business this year has opened early. Orders by mail are coming in very freely. Travelers' orders secured from private estates and commercial flo- rists are unprecedentedly large to date. If, as is clauned by some, money is close, and people this season in gen- eral are more than usuaUy careful in their expenditures, it is evident that this does not prevent them from buying seeds; indeed it would appear that for the purpose of living more economically they are buying more seeds, because an investment in seeds ultimately helps in the practice of economy. Counter trade in seeds also has opened up early. In most of the seed stores, and perhaps all, it is with diffi- culty that the store force succeed in getting time for putting up seeds to keep in stock for the real rush season, after fllUng promptly the present mail, travelers' and counter orders. As regards bulbs and roots, the exportation of Tu- beroses has been heavy, and orders for Cannas, Gladioli for forcing, Gloxinias, and Begonias, LUies and Lily of the Valley have been very large up to date. Outside of the seed and bulb business itself, there is at present of the allied goods, which all seed stores now carry, espe- ciaUy of sprayers, insecticides; fertilizers for conserva- tory and greenhouse use; pruning tools; incubators, brooders and poultry supplies, a steady sale of con- siderable magnitude.' Judged from these present facts, the outlook for a large volume of business this season in seeds, bulbs, roots and miscellaneous goods is excel- lent. The Shipping Problem I by Flat Rate, Parcel Post if they could send a small package of plants or seeds for 10c. to ISc. where at the present rate it costs from 15c. to 48c. even if it only goes 25 or 50 miles. , Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia The following data may be of interest, showing as it does, the difference in cost of mailing seeds at the present flat rate of one cent for each two ounces against what the cost would be if mailed under parcel post zone produce such as Onions, rates. This record was made up of 210 packages taken ~ " ' 'at random from our afternoon mail of Friday, Feb. 13, 1914: 44 packages in the 3rd zone. 34 packages in the 4tli zone ,51 packages in tile 5th zone. 15 packages in the 6th zone. 6 packages in the 7th zone. 13 packages in the 8th zone.- The total cost of mailing the above at one cent for each two ounces was .$14.47, and the cost, if mailed at zone rates, 9ill.93, showing a saving of Yty^ per cent, by the zone over the present flat rate. No doubt, as the season advances and the mail becomes hea\aer and more largely from nearby zones, the saving would be greater. We estimate that i't would not cost over 5 per cent, to cover the extra work of zoning the packages. Joseph Bancroft & Son, Cedar Falls, Iowa We are very much in favor of the bill to include plants, seeds, and the like in parcel post. In our busi- ness, which is mostly in Iowa and adjoining States, it would be a great saving. The people have all got it into their heads that stock of aU kinds goes at parcel post rates, and all the talking in the world will never ■ change that idea. With the change of express rates the larger packages will probably go cheaper by express. Perhaps for the large places whose trade covers all the country, the parcel post would not be much of a saving, and -would make an endless amount of -n-ork, but the people are demanding it, and we cannot see but what it will [be universally] sooner or later. For the smaller dealers we believe "it would be a great saving, and ■n'ould stimidate the local trade with them very much Hastings & Co., Atlanta, Ga. For many years we worked express shipments under the General Seed Special, and on smaller shipments, say those under 401bs. or 50Ibs., we do not find that the new rates are going to make any material dift'erence. In some instances the new express regulations raise the rates and in other instances show a material reduction, but as nearly as we can estimate it, the general average is about the same. In shipments from 501bs. to lOOIbs. the reduction is quite material, having a tendency to increase the use of the express for larger shipments. Referring to parcel post it looks as if the Post Office Department was bound to force seeds, plants and bulbs under the parcel post zone rates. Personally, we be- lieve the present zone system is cumbersome, and the reduction of the number of zones to three would sim- plify the matter very much, but whether or not it is feasible to get this reduction is problematical, as it -w-ould necessitate an entire adjustment of all classes of merchandise that now have parcel post privileges. AVe believe the -view of the seed trade in general on this parcel post proposition depends entirely on average distribution of seeds by each representative house, and also the number of small packages handled in .compari- son to the whole. Our distribution, considering the year's business as a whole, will approximate the fourth zone, so that the question of rates as compared with the present flat rate would not be materially different. Our principal objection to placing seeds under this zone system is the extra labor necessary for zoning, and its effect on increase in rates on smaller packages, of which every mail order seed house handles a greater or less quantity. Our greatest objection to parcel post being placed under the zone system, however, would be largely eliminated if Congress would give us say, a 12 ounce minimum under the present flat rate; all packages above that to go under present parcel post zone rates. The question arises in our mind as to whether or not the trade as a whole can afford to take a stand against the parcel post proposition in general, as a matter of policy, for the general public has been led to believe that parcel post, as in operation at the present time, is a sort of panacea for all package transportation ills, and is clamoring for the use of parcel post in a sort of blind way, regardless of whether it can be shown to be a real saving or not. Another phase of it which we deem very important and which would militate largely against the present lower express rates drawing ship- ments from parcel post, is the fact that this country is honeycombed with R. F. D. routes, and most of the seed shipments go to farmers and merchants living on these routes, therefore anything coming by parcel post is delivered at their door, even if they live ten or fifteen miles out from the railroad, as hundreds of thousands of them do, but, if shipments went by express, the farmers would have to take a trip to town, whether they wanted to or not, to get the package from the express office. The farmer is quick to see this convenience of the parcel post and it is an accommodation which he is wining to pay for. Our whole position might be summed up as follomi: We prefer a flat rate covering the entire country, but do not believe it feasible at this time to convince Wash- ington that a flat rate for parcel post is either desirable or feasible. We believe it is worth while to advocate the division of the country into three zones, instead of the larger number at present, but as a whole we would have no serious objection to placing seeds, etc., under present parcel post regulations, provided a flat rate is extended to all packages not exceeding 12 ounces in weight. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, Iowa A committee of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion is at work with Congress on this matter, and I have no doubt is pushing the work along to secure the best rates obtainable. Personally, we think that seeds, plants, and bulbs should be placed under the same classification as books and printed matter. They have taken the same rates for more than thirty years. The Postmaster Gen- eral has made a ruling that on and after March 16, parcels of books weighing less than eight ounces would require Ic. for each two ounces or fraction thereof. Parcels weighing more than eight ounces would be sent by zone rates. I beUeve that this would be satisfactory to most of the trade. The Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. While we have not made very careful tests in re- gard to the difference in cost of mailing seed packages by the flat rate, as compared with the parcel post zone rates, we feel confident that the parcel post rates would be something of a saving, and considerable convenience to those of us situated inland, thereby getting the full limit of all of the zones. Fully one-third of our trade is within the first and second zone. If we were in a coast town we might look at this matter differently, as our trade would have to come from a greater distance. As we see it, we believe the reduced parcel post rates and increased size of package, together with the reduced express rates, are going to be a great help to the mail order business. On an equal basis of rates or very nearly so, we prefer to use express, as we are able to trace shipments and to hold express companies liable for the value of the shipment. This, of course, is not true with Uncle Sam, excepting where the package is insured. C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Cal. So far as we are concerned, parcel post would benefit OUT retail seed business, since it is largely local. The reduced express rates might benefit us, but we doubt if we would patronize them on small packages if parcel post was made to include seeds. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. We have on a number of different occasions weighed up our mail, taking the difference between the flat rate and present parcel post zone system, and in every in- stance the flat rate has been cheaper for us, -without figuring in the extra time caused by the delay in figur- ing and stamping parcels, and the delay at the post- office checking them all over to see whether they are right. We presume that later in the season, when we are shipping out more nursery stock nearer home, it might show something different, but for our trade, we w^ould much prefer the present flat rate to the compli- cated zone parcel post system, using the express com- panies for nearby shipments. D. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn. AVe are of the opinion at this time that the parcel post arrangements for the mailing of seeds have certain advantages over the present flat rate or the express rate, as the revised express rates which have recently gone into effect, while lower in some instances, are considerably higher in others, taking into consideration February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 493 ' the distance and size of the package. Again, under the through rate of e.xpress, the minimum charge is 21c., while under parcel post the rate might be considerably ciieaper on the same weight and distance. The han- dling of this proposition was not thoroughly understood by the seedsmen interested, before the parcel post rates went into effect, and for that reason strenuous objec- tions were made at that time to the placing of seed and I other commodities under parcel post service. Hince j then, we believe that nearly every seedsman in the coun- ' try has become converted to the parcel post system, and would at the present time be agreeable to being placed under parcel post rates and regulations. The only objection which the majority of seedsmen raise to the parcel post system is the fact that they are obliged to insure, in each instance, in order to reimburse themselves for losses, which they would be able to adjust with the express companies without additional cost. Under the old system of express rates, the General Special which applied on seed, bulbs, roots, vines and plants, gave the shippers the benefit of a considerably reduced rate, as well as protection in case of a loss without any material increase, while under the new system of ex- press rates, the General Special is not in effect, and the second class under which all of the above articles are shipped, does not give them sufficient reduction in order to allow them to compete with the parcel post arrangements. We feel that the parcel post is a more satisfactory arrangement for the mailing of seeds, but with other perishable articles, no doubt the express would be more satisfactory. The Parcel Post Seed Trade Association ! A. S. T. A., held rman of the postal made a report in .efforts which defeated the proposition and fourth class mail, and which se tion for the 'Seed trade of the flat ral still in force. " _ _ , ^...^ Showed under parcel , ,,. . ,, jijLj' piuveu Lo Liie cuiitrary. Additionally, it is to be borne in mind that zone rates have been reduced since last June. But, even so the advantage of mailing under zone rates remains problem- atical, as each ounce up to four ounces remains at one cent the ounce, after which the factors of weight deal with pounds. Further, must be considered the extra expense of zoning. Further, still, the discrimi- nation that zoning introduces between the center of the country and its outside points. ( Novelties in Flowering Plants from Seed j| lU By J. HARRISON DICK IT is of much importance to the seed trade that there sliould be a fairly steady succession of flower novel- ties. Interest would stagnate if, year after year, we only had the same old red Poppies and yellow Mari- golds. We want variety. Happily we get it. The beginners in flower cultivation can get along with the pot of Heliotrope, or the old-time Coreopsis in the bed or bacl^yard garden, but when he has been initiated he begins to soar higher and test fresh subjects. He is a patron of novelties. By him the experimenter, hybridist, selector, crossbreeder, live. To satisfy his enthusiasm the seedsmen spare no effort or pains. They become globe trotters, mostly on his account. They pay long prices in order to have the honor and glory of introduc- ing "novelties." Let us hope that they earn a recom- pense in hard cash also. This novelty hunting is the soul of the business. It be- spealvS activity. In whose hands are the greatest num- ber of these new things? They are in the hands of the largest, best and most flourishing seed houses. Novel- ties stimulate trade. The desire to possess them, and not for mere gain's salie, but for the joy and relish of being able to offer something that marks progress and a higher attainment, is laudable and human. It is not vanity either: it is the working of the instinct of aspira- tion. Man is ever striving to attain to the perfections and beauties of the Garden of Eden. It is, at any rate, his most sublime conception of a floral haven. IN regard to the Parcel Post notes, will sa\ th it my report before the American Seed Trade Assoc i i tion, which will be found beginning on page jl n1 the 1913 Report of Proceedings and continuing on ]> i < (il, contains practically all the matter condensed from 1 1 i year's work, and I particularly call your attention I the findings of the various seed concerns on pages j and 54.* These findings were made under the old laU However, a three days' comparative test conducted while I was still with the Storrs & Harrison Co , on the three days even under the new lower rate which went into eft'ect Jan. 1, showed a net saving of $16 80 by the flat rate, not to take into consideration the time taken to zone the packages. Mr. George of the Storrs &. Hai- rison concern, as well as Mr. Dayton, will bear me out in these statements, and I know positively that not withstanding their advantageous geographical location tliey still favor the flat rate. Our own ideas (that is, those of W. Atlee Burpee &. Co.) are the same. I have talked with Mr. Dung in on a great many occasions, and am sure that the A\ m Henry Maule busmess still favors the flat rate I do say, however, that the flat rate certainlj would not fit some of the seed businesses, largely on account of the kind of business they do and because of their location. I am quite sure that three members of tlie Postal Laws Committee stiU advocate the flat rates, or if admitted to the Parcel Post that we make every effort to get the number of zones reduced. However, in deference to the wishes of what we consider the majority of the trade, we are willing to lay aside our personal feeUngs in order to secure what is thought to be the most good for all. We believe that the efforts of the trade should be toward the reduction in the number of zones, and also that a vigorous protest should be entered against the paragraph which was inserted in the Post Office Appro- priation Bill a few days ago, taking from the Postmaster- General the right to make rulings as to zones, rates, etc., because I am reliably informed by a Washington corre- spondent that several of the officials of the Post Office Department now favor a reduction of zones. We can hardly expect to accomplish anything with this man and the other man each clamoring for a particular thing that they think would fit their business. We can only expect to accomplish the most good for all by an absolute unity of purpose and action by all the members of the seed trade. •At the Cleveland oonventio in June, 1913, Mr. Therkildson, laws committee of the A. S. parcel post, ending with a synopsi So 1 come to the duty of recomiting and describing some of the more recent of the additions and improve- ments among flowers, hardy, half hardy and tender, with much willingness and pleasure. I desire not to be mis- understood however, and would therefore lay emphasis upon the fact that these notes, to a large extent, direct attention to the chief fields of plant breeding activity of the last year or two, while mentionmg, specifically, the actual additions in the form of really desirable novelties which I have seen and judged personally. For reference sake, the alphabetical arrangement has been adopted as being the best: AcoNiTUM WiLsoNi is a distinct gain to the list of hardy plants and can be got from seed. It grows 5ft. to 6ft. high and has large, violet blue flowers of a dis- tinctive and pleasingly hooded form, freely produced, and as it grows vigorously it would appear likely to become much better known and appreciated. Antirrhinums are very much in the public eye, and very much in the minds of seedsmen. Extraordinarily rapid progress has recently been made in obtaining plants of a stocky, bushy, neat, branching, upright form with long flower spikes, but best of all, with a wide range of pure, rich, varied and beautiful colors. Many seeds- men have given names to dinstictive varieties, both here and in Europe. The Winter-flowering type like Nelrose and Silver Pink are a great gain, and it is likely that we are likely to have still others added to the list. The Several of the r illustrated i r by Mr. Dick i named varieties, such as Crimson King, Moonlight, Cot- tage Maid, Lemon Queen, Brilliant and Amber Queen are among the finest of Summer flowers when properly used in ribbon borders or in circular or semi-circular masses. Artemisia lactiflora, the Milkwhite Mugwort, can be very highly recommended. If a whiter selection can be got than the best we have now, it will be as much in demand for the late Autumn, out of doors, as the Golden Rod is. It has graceful panicles of beadlike, milky colored flowers. Aquilegias. Of these I need only say that the limit of dainty perfection seems to have been reached in the long spurred type. They furnish literally sheaves of blossoms in all the softest colors of the rainbow and the plants last in a vigorous condition for three or four years. Begonias are next on the list ; and of these I must con- fine my remarks to the crested and frilled single tuberous rooted varieties. They are of exquisite beauty and charm, and are much to be preferred to the plain singles, at least for culture in pots, for the singles are so bald and vacant looking. Do not neglect these Begonias. Then there is the new B. hybrida fl. pi. pendula, whose character is described in its name. The flowers are crimson. I do not know its history; but it is similar to the previously known Begonia Lloydii, which has fuller, more perfectly double flowers; and there are also the varieties Golden Shower and Lena, each of the drooping character, of free growth, and producing a cataract of handsome, double blossoms. All of these are especially suited for cultivation in hanging baskets. Chetsaxthemum inodohcm fl. pi. The Bride has white, intensely double flowers which are borne in profusion until the plants are cut by frost. It is easily grown in a light or sandy soil. Chrysan-thesium caeinatum Improved Northern Star is one of the best of the novelties of 1913. Those who know the "Star" type of annual Chrysanthemum (or Daisy), will be able to appreciate the value of this new variety. Calceolaria Veitchii, white; and C. Clibranii (yel- low) for the purposes of these notes, may still be con- sidered novelties since they are in so few of our home catalogs. Each is a beautiful greenhouse plant, slender yet wiry, very graceful, growing 2ft. or more high, with flowers of pure color. Other desirable types are Jef- fery's hybrids, with bronzy golden flowers of large size. They are the result of crossing the dwarf herbaceous Calceolarias with, I think, Burbidgei. They are 2ft. high and desirable for their decorative effect. A variety called Clarefleld Gem was certificated last year and should be heard of again. It is certainly desirable. Cosmos White Laot Lenox is a white duplicate of the Pink Lady Lenox, and is a large, showy flower of a very useful annual. Cyclamens are always undergoing a process of evo- lution. During the last few years we have had the fringed and butterfly types added, and when well grown I know of no more decorative greenhouse plants for Winter use. Mrs. Buckston is the name given to a strain of the butterfly type. The colors are mostly in rose and similar soft shades. This variety is stiU un- known to many growers, and may therefore be allowed in the present list. But in the new Caladium leaved or silver leaved, salmon flowered Cyclamen, offered, this. season for the first time, we have a very decided break. Even for its foliage alone it is worth growing. And in Cyclamen St. George we have reached the limit, surely, in fiery reds. Eileen Low is of a distinctive Rose du Barri shade. Campanula Viualli is not a new plant, but it is a neglected one and quite a novelty to a very large num- ber of plantsmen. For a private garden or the green- house of a public garden, few more beautiful, waxy flowered plants could be grown. It is a native of the Azores and blooms in August onward. It is rather an imusual member of this large genus, and a well-grown batch of it attracts a good deal of attention. It is easily raised from seed, which may be sown in August. The plants are usually at their best the third year from seed. Cyi'erus- ADENOPHORus, as will be seen from the ac- companying illustration, is an acquisition and one that florists might be expected to utilize. It is recommended to raise the seedlings in a warm house, but they succeed out of doors in Summer. The Dimorphotheca hybrids only require to be men- tioned. They succeed splendidly out of doors as Summer annuals, especially in hungry or sandy soil. Delphiniums, even of the largest herbaceous perennial varieties, can be raised and flowered in one year; that is, they can successfully be treated as annuals. Most folks, 494 The Florists' Exchange New fringed Cyclamens of course, will prefer to give them time to grow, as these Delphiniums are only at their best about the third year after planting. They dishke to be often disturbed. The best addition to this type has been the one called Rev. Ed. Lascelles, with bold spikes of handsome, semi-double, dark blue flowers, having a showy white center. It is being offered by some of our seed houses. The formosum and belladonna types are now obtainable true from seed and yield beautiful cut flowers. The Delphinium is a truly remarkable genus and furnishes flowers in practi- cally every shade of color: blue, white, yellow, scarlet, rose, purple, etc. Daisies. The giant double varieties of the BngUsh Daisy are among the most prized gems of the Spring garden. The flowers are in white and pink, respectively, completely double and attain to a size of Sin. across. EscHSCHOLTZiA CALiFOENiCA is HOW Obtainable in a frmged form. FttEESiA Raoiokebi, in quite a variety of colors, has already been taken up, yet these hybrids were only in- troduced last year. There are great possibilities in them. GiiiA coEONOPiFOLiA is another old friend that has been resurrected. It bears upright scarlet spikes of Lobelia- like flowers; grows 1ft. to 15in. high, and has linear green leaves. It is sometimes treated as a pot plant for the greenhouse, but can also be bedded out. Gehbeua Jamesoki hybrids, the Transvaal Daisy, only requires to be referred to. The Gerberas enjoy a porous, calcareous soil and should be kept nearly dry during the Winter. They are not quite hardy except perhaps south of Baltimore. Geum coccinetim Mes. Beadshaw has "made good" as a border plant. The flowers are large, double, like tas- sels and are orange scarlet. Hedcheea SANomuEA ALBA should be mentioned, al- though it is scarcely likely to be so acceptable as the parent. Impatiens Holstii hybrids furnish desirable plants for the warm plant house, and may also be bedded out under certain conditions in Summer. I. Holstii itself has orange scarlet flowers, is rather a succulent plant, and attains to 18in. in height. Kalanchoe Dyeei and K. Felthameksis, the former with white flowers, the latter with pink ones, are surely desirable, though I might be taken to task for calling them novelties. I should like to see them listed, however, in the seed catalogs. Lupines (those from polyphyllus and arboreus) in several new shades of color have been added in the last year or two, as rose, pink, yellow and purple, and are readily raised from seed. Of course the true annual forms are also to be had in white, pink, blue. Mignonette in so-called "red," "white," and "yellow," are obtainable, but considerable selection is still required before we can get the true red, white and yellow. MouNiNG Glout Double Snow Faiet, which I have not seen, is offered as a desirable novelty. Myosotis Fair Matoen (Forgetmenot) is a dwarf, upright bright soft pink variety of very pleasing color. I do not find it in any seed list, but saw it used in the Spring bedding at Kew Gardens, London, last year. There are many excellent new things there that do not quickly get into the trade. Nemesias. Our gains here are in having now a white and a true light blue. A large percentage of the seed- lings reproduce true. This is a remarkable accomplish- ment—to get a white and a blue out of a crimson and orange-flowered plant. NiGELLA DAMAscENA Miss Jekyll, white Variety, though but a poor plant so far, as compared with the blue form, is regarded as an acquisition and will certainly be improved. Poppies are so grand a tribe, even though they are admittedly fugacious, that the new additions to the peren- nial species, P. orientale, and to the class represented by Mrs. Perry and Perry's Unique, will speedily become general favorites. The orientale varieties are to be had in a variety of red "art" shades. Mrs. Perry is of a beautiful soft salmon, and Perry's Unique is white with black base; and there are others on the way. Peimulas, such as are new, are mainly hardy or nearly hardy. P. malacoides alba and the double malacoides will be much in request; and other good Primulas are the scarlet Cockburniana and its improved form, also Unique, pulverulenta, Littoniana and the lavender flow- ered Winteri. Each is distinct and deserving of at- tention. So is Bulleyana, with golden orange trusses. The varieties of obconica are constantly being increased, particularly as regards their depth and vividness of crimson. An eyeless ("His") race has also just been added to the varieties of P. Sinensis, and a new delicate warm salmon rose variety of rare loveliness. These are decided evolutions from the old type. Rehmannia Kewensis still remains, I suppose, where it was raised, but its merits should win for it a place in all the leading trade lists. An illustration and descrip- tion of it were given in The Floeists' Exchange last August—Aug. 9, p. 290. Salvia uliginosa is a tall, new, bright blue flowered Sage. It reaches 5ft. or more in height and has in- florescences of a brilliant, telling color. I am uncer- tain whether it is annual or perennial, but is readily raised from seed, and in its way is as pleasing as An- chusa "Opal." Among Sweet Peas, notable additions are King White, Illuminator (salmon cerise). New Marquis (rosy magenta). Red Chief Improved, and Wedgewood (light blue). The variety Robert Sydenham, a glowing orange salmon, is looked for to as the finest for next year (1915). Senecio Veitchianus has not become so quickly known as S. cMvorum. It is easily raised from seed, and is a handsome yellow flowered, marsh loving perennial (see illustration). Sweet Williams have always been beloved, but the introduction of Pink Beauty a year or two ago, added to the number of their admirers. This is the loveliest of all Sweet Williams. Scarlet Beauty is the latest acqui- sition, and is correctly named. Giant White, with flow- ers each as large as a half dollar piece, and of a good white, was looked upon as likely to make a grand addi- tion to the family, but it appears to have himg fire just a Uttle. All the same it is a handsome biennial. The Auricula-eyed strain are kept well up to the high stand- ard already attained. ScHizANTHUs Beidal Veil is a new good white. The new large flowered hybrids in salmon, carmine, crimson, yellow, apricot, pink, mauve and purple are also among the most wonderful most easily grown of indoor annuals. In the next year or two we shall be seeing more of them. Scabiosa caucasica MAGNincA is one of the finest additions Of the year. The flowers are almost a third as large as those of the type, and of an intense deep pleasing shade of lavender blue. The selected strain of tali double Scabious, in about as many colors as those of the Schizanthus mentioned in the preceding paragraph, but especially the blush and carmine varieties, are fine annuals for cutting. They are among our greatest gains in the past few years. Statice Suwoeowi alba is an addition made in 1913. S. Suworowi with pink, tortuous spikes, is already a considerable favorite. The annual Statices— sinuata, blue, and Bonduelli, yellow — are useful in the Fall, be- ing much appreciated by the public on account of their everlasting character. Statice brassicjefolia (illustrated), which I have only seen at Kew, is a very vigorous, robust looking species after the profusa type, with ample, leathery dark foliage and big trusses of lavender blue flowers. It deserves a place in all greenhouse collec- tions. (See illustration.) Thalicteum uipteeocaepum must find its true level yet. It has not gained the favor it deserves. It grows 4ft. high if in rather poor soil, and is a graceful, slender plant, easily raised from seed, and having tiny rosy magenta flowers of great daintiness and beauty. Viola coenuta G. Weemig is an improved form of the much prized Horned Violet, a free flowering Summer plant. The foregoing is a brief review of the flower seed novelties both of the subjects that flourish indoors and those that are grown in the open. Certain other subjects that are of a perennial character and which are propa- gated vegetatively, like Achillea Perry's White, or the fine new Verbascums, which however, are reproduced from seed, have been omitted advisedly. Nor have I touched upon China Asters in their many forms, nor Stocks, Salpiglossis, Verbenas and some other things. It would require a specialist to deal with the Asters— at any rate in detail, but it may be said that the late blooming Crego and Astermum types are deservedly Cyclamen Mrs. Buckston much in favor. These loose, large, beautiful Asters are fine annuals and good both for the garden and for cut- ting, but of course, there are several sections of Asters to suit a variety of tastes. And in regard to the other genera there is" no slackening of the work that has for so long been undertaken by the seed selectors. Stocks, Salpiglossis and Verbenas are a host in themselves; we could not do without them. Impending Legislation Affecting the Seed Trade By CURTIS NYE SMITH Counsel American Seed Trade Association, Wiiolesale Seeds- men's League, Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' A MONG the legislative bills pending in Congress y_V and in the State legislatures, are the following: -*■ ■*■ New Yoek has a bill to amend the former seed law in order to change the method of finding out the percentage of foul or foreign seeds from count to weight. This is a desirable amendment. Kentucky has filed a seed bill repealing the former laws. This bill closely follows the Uniform State Seed Bill adopted by the legislative committees of the seed trade associations and the Association of Official Seed Analysts some years ago. A few minor changes are desirable, but the bill is rather satisfactory. In Maeyland there is a bill to amend the former law to include a requirement that the percentage of ger- mination shall be stated on the label It also has a questionable constitutional provision of sampling seeds purely in interstate trafSc for the purpose of inspection. The germination feature is especially objectionable, as- it is impossible to make these tests of sufficient accuracy to warrant a provision of this character in a criminal statute. Some astonishing data to this effect, secured from testing stations of the U. S. Government and State officers has been gathered by the writer. It is doubtful whether this law can pass without excluding this feature. South Caeolina has also a bill to amend its former law, which has proved so unsatisfactory, being drawn without knowledge of the character of seeds or the methods of production, harvesting, and sale. The pres- ent bill is also unsatisfactory. It is doubtful whether it will pass, as a similar bill last year was defeated. ViEGiNiA has a bill which is of considerable import- ance to the seed trade. It is to amend the seed bill of 1910, which was very loosely drawn. The present bill is the work of the Commissioner of Agriculture and his assistants, and contains some very objectionable fea- tures, such as the approximate percentage of germina- tion. For the first time in seed legislation it attempts to limit the use of the seedsman's disclaimer clause. There are other serious objections. It is hard to say whether the bill will pass. The bill is especially hard on the small country merchants, and it is understood that they are vigorously opposing the bill. In Congress the so-caUed Gronna Seed BiU (S. 480) has not been yet considered. It is a highly objectionable bill, containing many provisions which would absolutely prevent the sale of some seeds of the highest quality. February 38, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 495 /\ ' M ^^ 'Wt 3njps^*|fej) ® ^^g^fr n ^jf^ ^^_ Begonia hybrida fl pi pendula For example, it requires that no seeds under 90 per cent germination shall be sold Of course this would elimi- nate many seeds from sale in any market, because the\ never are secured at such percentage of germination. The seed trade, associations have registered their protest against the bill, and if it is called up for hearing, will send their committees before the proper Committees of Congress, if the courtesy of a hearinar is extended to them. U. S. H. R. 11170 is an objectionable bill to divest seeds of their interstate character. This bill also is condemned by the Seed Trade Associations. Senate Bill 120 has been reported out of Committee in the U. S. Senate with -amendments. It is to provide for Federal inspection and grading of grains and Senator Clapp's Bill (S. 191) to prevent discrimina- tion in prices of commodities is also opposed by the The following bills have been filed to bring seeds, bulbs, etc., within the parcel post rates: H. R. 12170, H. R. 12468, H. R. 12590, H. R. 12745, H. R. 11338, H. R. 13229, H. R. 13310, and Senate 4358. I daresay that you will have other correspondence to urge or oppose this change of parcel post rates. The seedsmen are- divided on what they thin)-, is advisable. It is simply a question of mathematic' as shown by the character of the business of the seedsman. Newer and Lesser Known Vegetables By WILL W. TRACY pods which remain crisp, tender and exceedingly palat- able for a long time. The plant is a very vigorous grower and one or two would furnish an ample supply for a family, throughout the Eastern part of the United States. Beets. — James J. H. Gregory once said that "The American people "tasted with their eyes," and the charge would seem to be well founded, and we are not surprised at the want of popularity in this country of the green topped, red rooted Beets which are now so popular in England. In the best sfocks the leaves are very bright rich green, while the roots are red. They are not so deep a red as the Detroit and similar sorts, it is true, but the color fades comparatively little after pulling, so as to seem a brighter red than many of the deeper colored ones, and when cooked, though distinctly lighter, they are fully as attractive, and the sort is reaUy well worthy of trial, both in the home and market garden. One of the oldest varieties of garden Beet, the Yellow Turnip, compares most favorably with any of the more modern sorts in the tenderness, sweetness, and palatability of the flesh, and is one of the best sorts in cultivation for the home garden. It is not only fine for use as greens, but the roots are excellent in Sum- mer, and remain sweet and tender throughout the sea- son, and even when stored for Winter. Casaba Melons. — This type, which is variously called Casaba, Cassaba, Cassabah, or Kassaba, whose fruits are being quite energetically pushed as Casaba or California Tei'aey Beans. — Attention has been called recently to the adaptation of these Beans for growing in dry land sections and their especial value for "baked beans." The plant is botanically distinct from that of the common Bean and flourishes in localities so hot and dry that common white Beans cannot be grown profitably. The seed of the Tepary absorbs moisture very quickly, and will germinate and grow in soils so dry and hot that ordinary Beans will not sprout, but simply malt and fail to form plants. On the other hand, rains which would not injure a ripening crop of ordinary Navy Beans will often soften, discolor, and render unsalable one of Teparies. In experiments made by the Van Camp Packing Co., it was found that Tepary Beans would give forty per cent, more cans of baked Beans of equally good quality to the same weight of prime New York Navy, while for the making of soups and porridge the Tepary are distinctly superior. It is not probable that these Beans will ever come into very general use in gardens, but they may prove a valuable crop in "dry land" sections. Hyacinth Beans, Dolichos Lablab. — The purple podded Hyacinth Bean is well known and extensively cultivated as an ornamental plant, but few in America know that other varieties of the same species are largely grown, in India for culinary use and could be very profitably grown for this pui-pose in most of the coun- try southward of Washington. Vilmorin offers a string- less variety which, though coming into fruit rather late, is enormously productive of large, waxy, greenish white New Frilled Begonia ers and flourish best in cool weather. In this coimtry they succeed best when treated as a Fall vegetable, the seed being sown from June to August, the young plants protected from hot sunshine so as to come into vigorous growth in the cool weather of the Fall. When weU grown they are certainly very attractive, but rarely are very popular, either in the home or market garden, for many successive seasons in the same section. Cbossbred Tomatoes. — Repeated trials made at Michi- gan Agricultural College, Geneva, N. Y. Experiment Station, the U. S. Trial Grounds at Arlington, and else- where, have shown quite conclusively that Tomato plants grown from seed produced by direct crossing of standard sorts will very generally give larger yields of usable fruit than equally well grown plants from pure seed of either parent. The degree of increase seems to be influenced by the varietal character of the parent plants. The crossing of certain varieties seems to give better results than the crossing of either parent with some other sort, or to express it in animal breeders' terms, certain varieties "nick" much better than others. We think that generally, the increased productiveness of plants from the crossed seed will be in proportion to the distinct difference in varietal form, multiplied by the varietal purity and strength of the crossed plants. The resulting plants are seldom uniform as to the varietal character of the fruit produced, which is often so variable in this respect as in a critical market to in- terfere with its ready sale at the best prices and it is by no means certain that such crossing would be advantage- ous for the production of the highest grade market fruits. would be of superlative value for the home garden, and that seedsmen who would conscientiously produce such seed to be sold in small packets, or perhaps better yet, would grow and offer plants from such seed, could estab- lish a most profitable trade to the mutual advantage of himself and customers. What Seedsmen Sell Besides Seeds By JOSEPH H. SPERRY SEEDSMEN have gradually extended their business in so many directions that it has come to be very comprehensive. In many of the large seed stores in these present days the sales of goods, some closely related to seeds, others only remotely, and others yet entirely unrelated, form a very large part, and in many cases the largest part of the total volume of business. It is not, however, proposed in this brief article to give itemized lists of these goods, but rather to call attention to what a large factor these goods are in modern seed store sales by mentioning the several classes to which the items belong, and a few only of the items to place emphasis on the classes. Of Goods Closely Related to seeds, first in importance are the numerous kinds of bulbs and roots "in their great variety, of themselves close competitors of seeds in amount of sales. Secondly, Winter Melons, mostly comes from west of the Rocky Mountains, chiefly from California. They are quite dis- tinct in character from the American Musk Melon, so much so that the two plants do not readily cross. The Casaba very rarely does well except in localities like California, where, though they may have very hot days, the nights are always cool, and they have seldom been successfully grown even as far east as Rocky Ford, Colorado. These Melons probably come originally from the East, possibly from the vicinity of the town of Kasaba, near Smyrna. They are not the same as the variety known as Cassaba or Cassabah, formerly largely grown near Philadelphia, and which was the parent of Bayview and a number of other large, green fleshed Musk Melons. While highly esteemed by some, espe- cially when first tasted, they are not so generally liked as the stronger flavored sorts of the Emerald Gem, Ossage, Bayview, or Rocky Ford types, which we think, when equally weU grown, would be preferred by most people, after the novelty in flavor and texture of the new sorts is over. Celery Cabbage. — This has been quite extensively ad- vertised and largely sold as a new and marvelous ("Bur- bankian") hybrid, though it has been grown more or less ill this country for at least fifty years and, like printing, (run powder, etc., it is said to have been known and used in China for ages. At any rate, it is largely grown there, and in a number of quite distinct varieties, differing in palatability and usefulness. AU of them are rapid grow- Calceolaria Golden^Gloiy 496 The Florists' Exchange but not far behind these, come the greenhouse plants, the herbaceous perennials, the vegetable plants, berry plants and bushes, and small nursery stock, both fruit and ornamental. Not so closely related but very neces- sary for the production of flowers, fruit and vegetables from seeds, are the numerous fertilizers sold for indoor and outdoor use. Garden tools, some for opening up the ground, others for sowing seed, and still others for cultivation, are a considerable feature in sales, as they comprise everything from the hand weeder up to the horse cultivators. Besides, there are the receptacles for seeds and plants, namely, seed pans, pots and tubs; also labels and indelible pencils for writing; mats for covering the hot bed sashes; protecting cloth to shield the plants outside against late Spring and early Au- tumn frosts; plant and vine supports; wheelbarrows, and handcarts. More Remotely Allied to seeds, yet related to these as defenders, are the numerous insecticides, fungicides, vermicides, to be ap- plied as sprays, vapors, fumes, and dusts. Verily their name, if not now, will soon be legion. Scarcely less in number are the different kinds of apparatus for apply- ing these insecticides, ranging from a hand syringe to a power sprayer. The present day sales of these insecti- cides and apparatus are very large. We sow grass seed in forming our lawns and golf links, and the seedsman sells anything from a small hand mower to a horse or power mowler for mowing, hose and nozzles and sprink- lers for watering, and rollers for Arming these, and traps for catching the moles in lawn or garden. You are able to buy at the seed store tying material, such as twine, raffia and thread; propagating and budding and grafting knives; sand, potting soil, moss, peat, and vegetable fiber; for the orchard, bushes, and shrubs, pruning tools, and fruit pickers; also horticultural books, which are coming off the prinUng presses in these days, as fast as the alders grow in Spring, and so on ad infinitum. Sundries whoUy unrelated to seeds, in recent years have come to be a large factor in the sales of the seed store. Such are the incubators, brooders, coops, drinking fountains, feed boxes, nests, nest eggs, egg crates, and the many other furnishings of the poultry house and yard, and besides these the many kinds of poultry foods, and medicines, and the fowls themselves. In another class are dogs of certain kinds, dog houses, dog crates, dog collars, and leashes, and dog medicines. Again there are aquariums, fish and fish foods. For the stable or garage there is a weather vane, and rustic bird houses; for the lawn and garden, a Summer house, chairs and tables, but why should we weary our readers further with generalities? A Concrete Statement may well close this article. In a 1911 catalog of one of the best known, and largest seed houses in this country now open before the writer, there are mentioned, and offered for sale in addition to seeds, bulbs, roots her- baceous perennial plants and shrubs, 302 other items, which, where necessary, are carefully described. We have spoken of the volume of sales of bulbs, roots, plants, and shrubs as compared with that of seeds. Anotlier very old, large, and prominent seed house offers in its 1913 Autumn bulb catalog, 38 distinct kinds of bulbs and roots some of them embracing from 100-200 varieties. In the 1914 catalog of tliis same seed house there are offered 88 distinct kinds of perennial her- baceous plants, comprising many varieties, and 35 kinds of shrubs, bushes, and vines, several varieties in many cases of each kind. Thus it may be seen that in the modern seed house, in addition to seeds, there are to help make up the total volume of sales many other items of much importance. Sources of the Seed Supply By M. B. FAXON THF scope of the sources of the seed supply may be said, and truly, in its very broadest sense, to cover nearly every part of the world. There 1^ no country where more or less seed is not produced, lo find the" fountainhead of the supply of the very highest grades, and gather together his stock of seeds iccordmgly, has been, ever since seed selling was a l>ubmess, the one chief aim of the seedsman. This subject IS so extensive that it is manifestly only pos- sible to outline briefly part of its vast importance. Perhaps the better and more comprehensive way will be to consider separately some of the most important nueties and groups of seeds and designate as nearly as is pssible the best sources of their supply. Of course, as has always been the case, the countries of Europe furnish us with a very long list of standard varieties of flower, vegetable and field seeds. It would not be far wrong, however, to say that some varieties of seeds are grown and in goodly quantities, in almost every part of the United States, but it is to California the honor must be conceded of being the Artemisia lactlflora greatest and most important center of the industry in this country. About the year 1880, California began to be recognized as destined, on account of its natural advantages of soil and climate, to become one of the great seed growing sections of the world. Until that time our supplies of the so-called small vegetable seeds (the trade classes all vegetable seeds, not including Peas, Beans or Sweet Corn, as small seeds), and flower seeds had very largely been imported from Europe. Cali- fornia is noted especially for the production of Parsnip, Radish, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Salsify, Leek, Endive and Celery seeds, besides Sweet Peas and a long list of flower seeds, particularly annuals. Apart from California, as has already been mentioned, practically every section of the United States produces certain special strains of seeds which I will designate as far as is possible. Garden Peas in their infinite variety are without question one of the most important items in the seed trade. The source of supply is very wide, for not only do we grow them very extensively in this country for seed purposes, but annually import large quantities from Europe as well, and during the last few years New Zealand has been making extensive offerings. New York State in the East and Michigan and Wisconsin in the West have long been the centers of the industry, but the Western growing sections are steadily expanding, even to the States of Montana, Idaho and Washington. Garden Beans, in our well known standard dwarf and pole varieties, are exclusively a product of this country; and the growing centers, which are both East and West, are New York State and Michigan. As with garden Peas, large acreages for seed purposes are found all over the West, and California is especially noted for its crops of Lima Beans. We do import a few English sorts, Uke Broad Windsor and Sword Longpod, but that is all. Sweet Corn also grows only in this country. The sources of the seed supply are both East and West, as with the garden Peas and Beans, and include the States of New York, Connecticut, Ohio, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. There is probably no other important seed that is more widely grown all over the United States in quantities of more or less magnitude than Sweet Corn. Onions are a very important crop, and there are a large number of varieties. We depend not only upon our domestic supply but also import large quantities from Europe as well. The States of Connecticut, Ohio and California produce in large measure, although many other sections yield a very fine grade of seeds, particular- ly Massachusetts, New York and Indiana. Our Euro- pean lots include particularly French and Italian sorts. There are also the Bermuda varieties. Radish is another subject of which there is a very long list of sorts. We import annually very large quantities from Europe, French stocks being particularly favored. California grows great amounts of the seed as does Michigan and many other of the Western States. Tomato is still another seed of the greatest importance, and in almost an endless number of sorts. Extensively grown in Ohio, Michigan and California, but many other sections produce largely. Some strictly forcing kinds are imported from Europe, but our field sorts are entirely grown in this country. Beet see in all the table varieties is very generally grown both in this country and Europe. French, Eng- lish and German stocks are imported largely. Cabbage seed is produced in the United States, but the importations from England, Germany, France, Hol- land and Denmark are also of very large proportions. Carrot is one of the special seeds for which California is noted, while much is also grown in Connecticut. The imported varieties come from the same European coun- tries as mentioned just above for Cabbage, but French stocks are in special favor. Cauliflower seed in its best strains is imjported from Denmark, Holland, Italy and France. Celery is one of California's specialties and the seed is also very extensively imported from France. Lettuces are in many varieties, and California pro- duces the seed very extensively. This is another seed that is also grown in many sections of the United States. Much is imported from England, France and Germany. "Vine seeds," as a general term, includes Cucumber, Muskmelons, Watermelons, Pumpkin and Squash. The various varieties of these as needed in our domestic trade, are all grown in this country in Nebraska, Colorado and other Western States. It is hoped that the above brief notes may prove of interest. It is manifestly impossible to more than open such an exhaustive subject in a short article. The Suburban Florist and His Opportunity By JOHN G. ESLER AFTER an experience with the suburban trade for the past forty-one years I would say that every grower who caters to such trade, or rather, every florist who retails his stock, should be prepared to fur- nish all manner of seeds and trees as well. He should be in a position to give his customers accurate information not only concerning the plants he raises and sells but also to inform them as to the habits and necessities of the plants that grow from seed whether vegetable or flower. Additionally he should be able to advise them in the selection of trees needed to fit out suburban property suitably. A very small percentage of the suburbanites can afford a landscape gardener and. to this class if he once secures their confidence, there is a ready market for seeds and trees in addition to his own wares. The florist who caters to this kind of trade will find that quite frequently the man who looks for seeds and trees can be induced to use his bedding plants also. The seedsman, the nurseryman and the florist have a co-operative interest, and the columns of The Flo- itiSTTs' Exchange furnish a valuable connecting link through which their wants can be supplied and their wares for sale become known. All Growers who want to know all about their business should purchase a copy of PLANT CULTURE, by G. W. Oliver. Remit $1.50 to this office. February 28, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 497 No. 1 — Seed mixer The Modern Seed Laboratory As Used by the Up-to-date Seedsmen of Today By CHARLES J. BOLGIANO, of J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. on the thumb screw at the top of the funnel and turn- ing the crank with the riglit liand, the funnel is opened, thus enabling the seed to run through the two spouts. The seeds from one of these spouts are often divided and subdivided until the amount from the one spout is approximately that which is needed for a purity test. Illustration No. 2 shows the vertical air blast sepa- rator. A great deal of time is saved by the use of this machine which removes much of the chaff and foreign seed from chaffy grass samples. The essential parts of a vertical air blast separator are a bent glass blowing tube (the lower end of which is covered with bolting cloth of fine mesh), and a receiving cylinder (which has a circular hole in one side and into which the upper end of the blowing tube fits). The sample of grass seed after it has been mixed and weighed is placed in the blowing tube aiid a current of air, which can be regu- lated by a valve, is passed through the seed. The light- est part raises in the tube and is carried over into the receiving cylinder. The sample is divided into four or five parts, the first two or three being all chaff, the fourth chaff and some light seeds, and the fifth most of all pure seed. Each of these five separations is care- fully examined, the first, second, third and fifth for foreign seeds and the fourth for chaff, foreign seed and pure seed. Illustration No. 3 shows the delicate scales which are inclosed in glass and which register one-thousandth part Illustration No. i shows the nest "of sieves. These sie\es are made of brass, each about two inches high and four inches in diameter with brass bottoms having circular perforations, ranging from one-half to two millimeters in diameter. They are used to sift the smaller seeds or inert matter from the pure seed; thus, saving a great deal of time. Illustration No. 5 shows the Improved Standard Ger- minating Chamber. This germinator is like an oven and contains trays, upon which the samples are placed. The flame, which heats the water in the jacket surrounding the germinator, is regulated very accurately by means PRACTICALLY spealdng, within the last few years the seed business has emerged from one of guess work to absolute certainty. This has been occa- sioned by not only the seedsmen's desire to supply their customers ivith pure seed, but owing to the stringent laws now being enacted in almost every State of the Union. For many years, the purity of seed was decided by the accuracy of the human eye; but now, nothing so indefinite is done, for with graduate botanists making use of scientific and minutely accurate apparatus, work- ing in completely equipped seed laboratories, we are able to know to the one-hundredth part of one per centum the pure seed, the amount of small sticks, dirt and other inert matter, the number and kind of foreign seeds, if any, of every variety of seed sold; also the germination of the pure seed to within a fractional part of one per cent. Laboratory Equipment Illustration No. 1 shows the apparatus used in mixing and dividing the sample. The machine consists of a funnel which is revolved by a crank, and which opens over a divide into two spouts. By placing the left liand No. 2 — Vertical air-blast separator of a thermostat. A copper water pan rests on the bot- tom of the chamber and the evaporation from it keeps the air in the chamber moist. The teinperature of the germinator is recorded by a centigrade thermometer. There is an ice-box on the top of the germinator, which is an extension of the water jacket and which opens into the latter. This chest is filled with ice during warm weather to maintain the low temperature required for some seeds. Methods of Laboratory Seed Testing for Purity In order to get a sample which wUl be fair and repre- sentative of the entire lot of seed to be tested, a por- tion should be taken from the top, middle and bottom of each of the different sacks. This entire sample is then put into the seed mixer and separator so as to obtain a small test sample, which will be thoroughly representative of the one submitted. This test sample is then accurately weighed and placed on a working board for analysis and, by means of forceps and a Hastings' triplet lens, the sample is divided into three parts; (1) Pure seed, (2) Inert matter, (3) Foreign seeds. The number and name of each kind of foreign seed is recorded and then these separations are weighed and the sum of the three weights must be identical with the weight of the original sample. From these weigh- ings, the exact per cent, of pure seed, inert matter and foreign seed is determined. The Germination Test In order to make a germination test, the entire amount of seed submitted should be thoroughly mixed and one hundred of the larger seeds like Corn, Peas, Onions and Cabbage and two hundred of the smaller seeds like Red Top, Alsike Clover, Timothy and Celery should be counted out promiscuously for each of the duplicate tests. The large seeds grow best when placed between folds of canton flannel, kept well moistened but not saturated; medium size seeds germinate best between folds of moistened blotting paper; and the smaller seeds grow best on top of folds of moist blotting paper. These seeds are arranged so that they do not touch each other, and are then placed on a tray and set in the germinator. The temperature required in making tests varies with the different seeds. Some seeds need a steady tempera- ture of 68 deg. Fahr. (20 deg. Cent), while others germi- nate best when left at, 68 deg. Fahr. (20 deg. Cent.) for eighteen hours and 86 deg. Fahr. (30 deg. Cent.) for eight hours. The sprouted seeds should be removed from the cloths or blotters and counted every second or third day. Some seeds germinate much more quickly tlian others. For instance: Lettuce requires four days for a complete germination test, while Cucumber takes six days. Onions eight days. Spinach ten days. Parsnips fourteen days and Parsley twenty-eight days. At the close of the germination test, the percent is obtained and recorded on the record sheet. A re-test is made if the duplicate tests are found to vary more than ten per cent. In our next issue special features for the Seed Trade will be the following articles : Advertising, by W. F. Therkildson. Wholesale Seed Advertising in the Trade Paper, by Jasper R. Lewis. Superior Seed Catalogs, by A. G. P. Catalog Making, from the Viewpoint of An Observer. These four articles were unavoidably crowded out of this issue on account of pressure of matter. No. 5 — Improved standard germinating chamber 498 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Terms: Cash with Order. The fK>Iunins under this beading are reserved for ddvertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., For Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 line), set solid, in ordinary without display. No advt. Advto. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). , Display advts. in these columns, $1.50 per inch. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of forwarding. . „ Copy must reach New York office, N( " - ° Ld^r Ic^ t P. O. following Advertisers — .-. „_ »dvertise under initials may save time by having che answers directed care our Chicago representa- tive, James Morton, Room 307,1' " "" "' ' ' ' Westei J No. Wabash Av. SITUATIONS WANTED Superintendent or Manager [ years HARRY TURNER, for several Superintendent of Castle Gould a stone, N. Y., two of the largest estates m New York; big prize winner in every de- partment; havmg just completed a large landscape contract, is often for engagement as Superintendent of estate, parks or land- scape department, _ or manager of large Box 95, South Landscape Superintendent and Sarveyor With several years' experience, first-cIass draughtsman and designer; having had charge of large landscape developments, planting as well as construction work; Swedish, aged 31, highest references from abroad, also New York City land- scape architects; wishes position to take full charge of landscape department. Address T. V., care The Florists' Exchange. Advertising Assistant A Good Copy Writer detail work for one of the best i cerns in this country (fioricultural). Have had practical experience working for nurserymen and florists. Taken short course in floriculture at col- lege. Graduate in complete advertising with I. C. S. Have business and high school training. Address Y. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Gardener wishes per- manent position on private place, 30 years old: first-class experience in growing fiowen outside and creenh t ... j .. ing and pi. *[T913- Cornell University. Best of r. R. L.. Box 74. Hartsdale, N. Y, hotbeds, coldframes, car- ing shrubs, flower beds, flower gardens, rees and foliage plan^, etc.; 10 years* Address SITUATION WANTED— By a single man, Dutch, aged 28, as- vegetable grower on large private place or superintendent on gentleman's farm; first- class vegetable grower under glass and outdoors; experienced in forcing and growing cut flowers, well up in fruit trees and good knowledge of cattle and poultry. Reliable, temperate, and used to handling men. Please state wages in first letter. Address Y. B., care The Florists' Exchange. Roses, Carnations, Lilies, 'M some experience in making : finished a Winter i Address Y. G, New York State College, Cornell; wishes Florists' Exchange. : grade of £ _ _ __ . given. Can handle men to advantage, ences as to ability and character. Addre care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By European and American grower and propagator of decorative and bedding plants, bulbs. Cyclamens, Gardenias, Carnations, 'Mums, accustomed to first-class stock; competent to take charge of sections, private or commercial place. Please state full particulars, and wages. Address Y. D., care The Florists' Ex- SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As head _ private estate; practical experience in Or- chids, store and greenhouse pla '"' tions, etc., also vegetable and ilo' ton College, Chestertown, N. D. SITUATION WANTED— As head or single handed gardener by Englishman, aged 35, married; IS years' practica' wages, etc., in first I The Florists' Exchange. Y, C, SITUATION WANTED— By pardener, German, 35, single; 20 years' practical experience in vegetables, flowers, fruits, landscaping, good de- signer and decorator; able to take full cliarge of Erivate or commercial place. State praticul rst letter. E. Lutz, 7?- ^ ' N. Y. : letter. E. Lutz, 725 Drigg Ave., Brooklyn SITUATION WANTED— By April 1st, as mana or foreman, by an American, 36 years of a married; 4 years' agricultural college training, years' practical experience growing cut flowers : -By Europea ried, aged 30; SITUATION WANTED-^By American gardener, married, aged 30; position on private or commercial place; 11 j United States, 6 years at present place references. Address L. Lapi, 141 Lindi Yonkers, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By an assistant gar- dener, 10 years' experience in general greenhouse and outside work; also growing Orchids, Carna- desires position on prlva SITUATION WANTED— By first-class grower of pot plants and cut flowers. A-1 propagator; able to take full charge; private or commercial g'ace; German, single, 34 years of age. Fritz ecker. care F. G Newbold, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By an all-round green._ Addrc ons, Roses, 'Mums, Violets and all j able to take charge. Please state i ; C. F., Box 92, Watertown, Conn. ■tted SITUATION WANTED— By single, middle-aged man; life experience in Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, Easter and bedding stock; also good maker up. Address, stating wages, Y, S., care The Florists' SITUATION WANTED— By Gei florist and gardener; able to ta Kivate place; life experience; hn Stephan, care Miller, 1543 York City. SITUATION WANTED— A gardener, 29, German married, no children, having many years of experience, seeks a good, steady position. Address Y. v.. care The Florists' ExchanEe. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardei English, aged 32; 15 years' experience in branches; will marry when located. Address N., care The Florists' Exchange. experienced and outdoors; A 1 references; private place pre- The Florists' Exchange. refred. Address Y. W., c SITUATION WANTED— By young Gei knowledge of pot plants ■ ' gardens. Private place prefer care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By comp. of Roses and Carnations; single; H: Address Y. F., care The Florists^ Exchange. HELP WANTED Oontlnued to Next Colmnii WANTED— M growing > — jviajncu mau"^to take chargeTof the end of a large retail place where general f plants and cut flowers are grown for House and fuel, with moderate wages lid also sell half interest or work on reliable party, if found satisfactory. To a young, — _ ^-. tunity to get a start in the business, in tl of New York. Apply, with all particul K., care The Florists' Exchange. ir^r WANTED— A couple of quick, willing young men, with reasonable experience in growing of Roses or Carnations, and capahle of earning house establishment, by the largest florist in the Empire City oi t C. A. Dahl Company, Atlanta, Ga. WANTED — A working gardener; a keen, bright* active fellow; well up in greenhouse and flower garden work, no fruits or vegetables grown; eoer- getic, strictly temperate; A-1 references as to char- acter arid ability required. Give full particulars of past experience. Wages S21.00 a week inclusive. Lots of help. A steady place to satisfactory man. Address Y. H., care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Column HELP WANTED accuston ting in greenhouses. Address ) The Florists' Exchange. W' ANTED GROWER— One who under- stands vegetable plant growing. Give reference and salary expected. Address E. F. White, Box 106, Norfolk, Va. WANTED— A young perience in perennials and outside planting and pruning. Please state age, experience and wages desired. Clias. R. Fish & Co., Worcester, Mass. t to represent a Dutch _ hardy nursery stuff; must be gooa salesman. Liberal terms. Oppor- tunity for energetic man. State references, etc., in erst letter. Address W. L., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Experienced man as foreman of range of glass devoted to Rose growing only; must have thorough knowledge of the business with ability The Florists' Ex adding . ; be sober and honest, steady position he year; good pay; must be able to take orders ■ 'phone; 88 mites on the Erie in New York State, ress Y. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— A man to take charge of a capable of growing Carnations, Chrysanth^ d plants for a retail place ided need apply. Woul U at place. oTas. W. Pfh ,, Bridgeport, Conn. onlyt WANTED— Man for Carn; ".e able State experience and Ditlevsen, Pine Brook :IaI pla N.'^l?^ expected. D. H. WANTED — About April first, competent man for growing hardy herbaceous stock; permanent position to rightman. State wages expected and full particulars in first letter. T. C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc., West Newbury, Mass. WANTED^At once, an assistant for greenhouse and outside v/ork; one with experience and references; English preferred. State wages. Wanted Wm. Clark, Orchai WANTED— Grower for 'Mun Easter and bed- reliahle, efficient and single. State wages, refer- ences, and experience. Address Y. J., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — ^Young, single man as second assistant on private place; Protestant preferred. Wages S33.00 per month, board and room. Address T. Bell, Fairfield, Conn. WANTED — Expert tree surgeons; good climbers* high trees, no drinkers. State wages; references- : 'The Ho iorists' Exchange. )ina < s y. The Florists' Exchange. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ler varieties, strong and A. S. Kalisch, Frorirt- AMFELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS Veitchli. Boston Ivy, all trans- planted; 3 year, heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. tops, S7.00 pet 100; 18 to 24 in. tops, tS.OO per 100. Short tops, heavy roots, 83.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000: 2 year, heavy. 2H to 4 it., $6.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; 18 to 24 in.. good, 50 for $2.00, by mail; $3.00 per 100, $25.i per 1000 by rooted stock. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— 3.inch tra strong plant,, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 i 1000; 2)i-lnch, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 10 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Ready Feb. 15th, $1.00 per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Colllngdale Greenhouses, ColUngdale, Continaed to Next Oolnnm _JTOCKFORJALE AUCUBAS AUCUBA Japonlca bush plants, 35c. to $2.50 each. JuUus Roehis Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati, 2M- In., from leaf cuttings. Place your order now or May, June and July, 1914, deUvery. Will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on appll- cation. R. J. Irwln, 71 West 23d St., N. Y. BOUVARDIAS BOUVARDIA STOCK PLANTS— Single Pmt and Red, $5.00 per 100. Orders taken for Rooted Cuttings, ready May and June, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. John Holt, North Wales, Pa. CARNATIONS EARLY CARNATION CUTTINGS. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME has proven to be all that was claimed for it last year, and will be in great demand this season. Strong, healthy, wcli- rooted stock. Place your order now for immediate or future delivery. 100 1000 Matchless $12.00 $100.00 Enchantreai Supreme 6.00 50.00 Northport 6.00 60.00 Mrs.6W.Ward 3.00 25.00 Benora (best variegated) 6.00 40.00 White Wonder 3.50 30,00 Gorgeous 12.00 100.00 Glona (sheU pink) 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagraar (deep crimson) . . . 12.00 100 00 Champion (Dorner's new red) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.00 Pink Delight 6.00 50.00 Eureka 3.50 30.00 TheHerald 6.00 60.00 Gloriosa 5.00 40.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 YeUow Stone (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Alma Ward 3.00 25.00 Salmon Beauty 6.00 60.00 Rosette 3.00 26.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Dorothy Gordon 3.00 26.00 Rose Pinli Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Winror 3.00 26.00 BS 6.00 60.00 Comfort.;'.;!!:;;:;!;:!:!!!::::!: 3:00 25:00 St. Nicholas 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden 3.00 26.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa CARNATION CUTTINGS STOCK GUARANTEED 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme S6.00 $50.00 Gloria. Best pink 12.00 100.00 Matchless. White 12.00 100.00 Philadelphia. Pink 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar 12.00 100.00 Dorner's Scarlet Champion 12.00 100.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 Gloriosa. 3.60 30.00 Beacon. Selected Stock 3.50 30.00 Benora 3.50 30.00 Eureka. A very fine red 3.50 30.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White FerfecHon 3.00 25.00 White Wlnsor 3.00 25.00 Mrs.C. W.Ward 3.00 25.00 R. P. Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Winsor 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Rosette 3.00 26.00 R. J. IRWIn! 7rw.'^23rd It., New York City. N[W RED CARNATION PRINCE [DWARD Early free bloomer, long stem, non-splitter; a most profitable variety. Rooted Cuttings, S5.00 per 100. A. BEGEROW 15th St. & Clinton Ave. NEWARK. N. J. CARNATIONS— Rooted Cutdngs, Enchan- tress, White Perfection, White Wonder, Beacon, C. W. Ward, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Pink Winsor, White Winsor, May Day, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Select, healthy stock. Ed. Buchtenkirch, Sea Cb«f. N.Y. _^^ MRS. C. W. WARD— Plant early and it stands without a rival as the best dark pink Carna- tion in commerce. It is a bloomer, a shipper and a keeper. 30,000 now in sand; $25.00 per 1000. I can use White Perfection in exchange. Maurice J. Brlnton, Christiana Nurseries Christiana, Pa. CARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttings, Enchantress. White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress and Beacon, S2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N. J. ENCHANTRESS CARNATION ROOTED CUT- TINGS, S3.00 per 100; 2-in. pots. S4.00 per 100. Ed. A. Lorentz. Middletown, N. Y. Continued to Next Page 'ebruary 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 499 STOCK FOR- SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS HRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS STOCK GUARANTEED Send for catalogue with full list of descriptions. 100 1000 lice Salomon, early white S7.00 S60.00 Heftain. (Pink like Bonnaffon).. ,12.00 lOO.OO ,'m. Turner 3.00 25.00 lolden Chadwick 3.00 25.00 /hite Chadwick 3.00 25.00 Supreme (Pink Chadwick) 3.00 25.00 WHITE VARIETIES— Eaton, Early Snow. E. apworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood [all. White Frick, Nonin. YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton, Oman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, lerry Jane, Dolly Dimple, Comoleta. PINK VARIETIES— W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink rick. Winter Cheer, Hirondale. RED VARIETIES— Harwood, CuIIingfordii. ^liite Dean, Jones, Smit i Advi YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (Bonnaffon se- cted stock), yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow. PINK VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivy, Dr. nguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific "fS?Pompons''and Anemone-flowered 'MUMS, ■ooted Cuttings, S2.00 per 100, S17.50 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23rd St., New York. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 'wHI' 100 1000 mhh's Advance ^^^nTaPSmannV.::::::::::: •:::1:gS •■■■^•00 '\l^ }?-^^ has. Razer .. CEi"""- :.:: 2:00 i5;oo ockett-s Crimso ^l?Ku-- CRIMSON ::::i:8S ii:S olden Glow YELLOW =°Go,d.;;: ellow Eaton... ""Eoya ■ piNK :::: 3:00 ::;:i:ES HZ itz aafic Supreme 2.00 15.00 morita 2.00 15.00 ladonna 2.60 20.00 r.Enguehard 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. RANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— Grown cool and true to name, 31.50 100; $12.50 per 1000. Col. Appleton, Golden Josephine, White Chadwick, Golden low. Pacific Supreme, Yellow Bonnaffon, Nonin. . Ribsam. 31 WaU ~ ~ ■ " I St., Trenton, N. J. ;hrysanthemum rooted cuttings— Alice Salomon, S8.00 per 100, S75.00 per 1000. 'has. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood lall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts,' 2.00 per 100, 815.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne, IRYSANTHEMUMS— 2000 Yellow Bonnaffons and Rooted Cuttings, 812.00 per 1000, or will exchange. A. A. CINERARIAS INERARIAS— Half dwarf, large flowering, jusl Our catalogue of everything you need mailed c iphcation. Write for it today. fHE GOOD & REESE COMPANY, Springfield, Ohio. The Largest Rose Growers in the World. CYCLAMENS CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS, uuint flowering from very best strain obtaiii- Jej these are twice transplanted and are sure ernaa satisfaction. Early planting will make St plants for next Christmas. .._,.■, 100 1000 ngbt Chnstmas red $3.50 $30 00 B^tpink.. 3.60 30.00 hite with red eye 3.80 30.00 1 (Wonder of Wandsbek) . idsbek) 4.60 40.00 nouormoreatXOOOrato. 71 W. 32rd St.. New York. N. Y Oontlnned to Next Oolamn STOCK FOR SALE dahlias— Collection of ten of the 1 for florists for cutting, equal amoi kind, S2.26 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. In separate Collection of 25 good standard kinds, all labeled true to name, equal amounts of each kind, §2.50 per 100, S22.00 per 1000. Have the following kinds m surplus; Sylvia, Mrs. Hartung, H. Lyndhurst, Souv. Gus de Doazon, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. All stock offered are sound divisions of field clumps; all labeled stock guaranteed true to ■" id for descriptive trade list of Dahlias, .ilfe, N. Y. Finger, Hicksvil S6.00 per 100. Ou ■ j-ieties, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 Dahlia Gardens, Sycamore Ei^t WatdLrN. Y.' DAISIES YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety we have been growing with great success the past two seasons. Price, per 100, strong plants, $6.00. Weiland & Risch, Wholesale Cut Flowers, 164 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. III. ■Margueri Middletown branched, $16.00 per 100. Ed. A. Loi FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra fine, well itablished, in all varieties, including Cyrtomium ' ' ■ '■ ^K-in., $3.00 per 100; stroiTg, 3-in. 3EVELT FERNS, best of the Boston type; $40.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT and BOSTON FERN RUN- NERS, for April and May delivery, nice, clean stock, with 2 to 3 fronds, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per Send for complete Catalog. R. S. Irwin, 71 W. 23rd, St., New York City. FERNS " Teddy Junior." Acknowledged by everyor tostoniensis. The " Boston Fern." 2Ji-i lots. Per 100, $3.00, per 1000, $26.00. " Roosevelt." 2M-in. pots. Per 100, $4.6 >er 1000, $40.00. FINE BOSTON AND WHITMANI FERNS— Ready for 6 and 6-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Dracsna Indivisa out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings. Ricard and pots, $2.50 'per ioO or $22.oi) per 1000. Michael Weinreither, Warren Point, N. J^ GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt. extra strong, 3-i GLADIOLUS SPECIAL PRICES on planting stock of America, Francis King, Taconic, Independence, Victory, William Mason and Pink Beauty, to close out small surplus. Kindly state variety and quantity you can use and we will give you prices which will sur- prise you. America, 13.^ to 2H-in. diameter, home grown, $10.00 per 1000; IM-in., $7.00 per 1000. as Panama, Niagara, Halley, REMOVAL SALE OF GLADIOLUS 1000. Brenchlej size, $6.00 per 1000. America. 2d size, $8.00 1000. Light X White, 2d size, $5.00 per 1000; size, $3.00 per 1000. Cash with order. August HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3000 fine plants in 2H-in. pots at $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per lOOO. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson and Perkins Company, Newark, New York. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. IVY ENGLISH IVY 2Ji-in. pots, per 100, $3.60; per 1000, $30.C 4-in. pots, per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75-C Our catalogue of everything you need mailei pplication. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Si • -■•-■■ The Largest Ro: Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE MYRTLE— Vinca Minor, clumps that can divided up into 3 to 6 plants, orders taken r for early Spring deliveries: $3.50 per 100, $3C per 1000. Cash with orders. E. K. Bauma State CoUege, Pa. NURSERY STOCK Stock you will want this Spring and as good as can be grown . Get my prices, they are right 100,000 CaUfornia Privet, all sizes. 25,000 Berberis Thunbergii, all sizes. 25,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2- and 3-year vines. 10,000 Hydrangea Paniculata and other shrubs, uOO Assorted 2-year vines. Clematis Panicu- ici-a. Honeysuckles, Wistarias, Kudzu Vine and 4- in*. pot plants of English Ivy. Purple Japan Maples, Rhododendrons, IS to 24, well set with buds. 60,000 Caladium Esculentum, Dahlias, Cannas, Geraniums and other bedding stock. 200,000 best commercial Rooted Cuttings Chrysanthemums com- 10,000 . CALIFORNIA PRIVET Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVIUf.AlA , $11.00 per 1000; 6000 for $60.00. No. 2. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 2-yr. transplanted well branched, $7.00 per 100; 12 to 18-£i., fine. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, as good as the best; no charge for packing. Chas. Black. Hightstown, LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-$I.OI) each. Standards, $7.50-$10.00 each. Pyramids, $5.00-$7.50 each Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in, $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft.. $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Southaide Nurteries. Chester, Vs. BAY TREES and BOX TREES all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Rutherford, N. J. FOmSETTIAS POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS— The true Christinas Red Variety. Extra strong plants $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Large plants, $8.50 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. The above 'are extra good value, so get your order in at once. Romai " ' " " " ,71 W. 23d St., N. Y ROSES — Strong, 2-year-old grafted plants, bench grown, will be lifted now. They will make fine stock for Spring sales if potted now or for Spring planting. Mrs. A. Ward, Lady Hillingdon, Kil- farney Queen, White and Pink Killarney, Rich- mond, $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000; 250 of one variety at thousand rate. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 28th St., N. Y. mond, Mrs. Taft, Killarney Queen and Pink KiUamey. FlushL ~ ' ' - - . . Ave., Flushing, N. Gardens, 69 Colden ROSES— Mrs. George Shawyer, strong, stock. Have over 14,000 plants to from. Write, for prices in quantity, Noe, Madison, N. J. ROSES— Rooted Cuttings. Mrs. Geo. Shawyei $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; Killarney, $2.0 Kx IOO; White Killarney, $2.60 per 100. Carl E olm, Madison, N. J. Non Lateral and Upright, White, Lav. S. Mudge, Enterprise Greenhouses, 326 Washington St., Providence. Continued to Next Column ^TOCKJFOR^SALE^^^ SEEDS NORTHERN GROWN ASTER SEED, this day and age of sharp and wideawake --^'tion to claim "the best' in any line, re- . colossal nerve. We keep a mighty watch- ful eye on the doings and stocks of our competitors, and to the best of our knowledge, the quality of the stocks offered below is equal to and just a little beyond the head of the procession. If better can be found, the finder will indeed come into possession QUEEN OF THE MARKET, 7 20c.; H oz., 35c.; 1 SNOWDRIFT (tr Ji o?u.«.lA5lii oz_.,_,$2,26;. ,, 35c.; H oz., 75c.; SNOWDRIFT p'llSK '(new)," identical Snowdrift, color clear, soft pink, 1-16 oz., 55c.; H oz., $1.00; K oz, $2.75; 1 oz., $5.00. MIKADO, White, Rose, Rochester, 1-16 o; 20c.; H oz., 35c.; H oz., 60c.; 'A oz., ^laO; 1 ( . $1.76; 'k . EARLY BRANCHING, Non-Lateral whiter 90c.; 1 oz., $1.75. LATE BRANCHING (Semple's), 8 colors and ' lavender-pink, H oz., 20c.; K oz., 36c.; J< oz., 65cJ; 1 oz., $1.00. CREGO, white, rose, shell-pink, lavender, pur- ple, 1-16 oz., 25c.; 14 oz., 40c.; H oz., 75c.; }i oz., $1.25; 1 oz., $2.00. VIOLET KING, ROSE KING, 1-16 oz., 2gc.; Vs oz., 30c.; M oz., 40c.; K oz., 65o.; 1 oz., $1.25. PINK KING, LAVENIDER KING, pkt., 300, ^°NON-LATERAL BRANCHING, (late). Rose; same price as Late Branching. Crop of white very ;d pk SMITH'S PINK, same pri HUNTINGTON'S GIANT PINK (branching ; Late Branchir 1 oz., $1.76. MIKADO, purple, lavender. Two new colors in this fine Aster; pkt., 300 seeds, 25c. ENCHANTRESS PINK, pkt., 300 seeds, ,25c.' LAVENDER GEM, 1-32 oz., 30c.; 1-16 oz., 66c.; H oz., $1.00; y, oz., $1.66; 1 oz., $2.25. Besides a long line of self colored staples we offer many bi-colored novelties. Send for our list. Speical c ' ' ' ' PAINSVILLE, OHIO WE are overstocked on Purity Asters and Day- break, and offer 1914 crop at $5.00per lb. Samples on application. Seedsmen only. Rock bottom prices on planting stock and large bulbs of Gladioli. All the latest and best foreign and , American sorts. Send for seedsmen's Ijst._ Ralph E. Huntington, Wholesale Grower, Painesville, SHAMROCK SHAMROCKS— Extra fine 2-in., Miniatures, 1-in., with pots, $2.00 These will plej Shiremanstown, h pots, $2.00 per Cash. J. W. K SHAMROCKS— 2K-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash. Geo. A. Relyea, Orchard Place, Pough- SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True SUver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, ready for immediate delivery. SI. 75 oer 100. $15.00 per 1000. 2;^-in. pot plants, 100, $35.00 per SNAPDRAGONS— The be good, clean stock for planting now; Dark Crim- son, Silver Pink. Dark Pink and Mammoth White. 2i-i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1 50 per 100, C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St.. Trenton, N. J. ■ FOR SALE— Ran Pink Snapdragons, ' isburg, Sllve Rooted Cuttings and 2>i-in. Cash? 'fripp Floral Co, Walton, Kooted t-uttmgs and a>4-in. pots, per 100. Vincas, 2U-in. and 3H $1.50 and $3.00 SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, 2M-m. stock, good and strong, $4.00 per 100; $36,00 per 1000. Immediate deUvery. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings, SUv. Pink, Yellow and White, $2.00 per 100, $16.( per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq.. Pa. Jerry Brookins & Son, Orchard Park, Classified Advertisements continued on page 500 500 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE Per 100, S3.0( per 1000, S27:50. 3-b. pots. Per 100, S5.00; per 1000, S45.00. 4-in. pots. Per 100, SS.OO; per 1000, S75.00. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed o application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY Springfield, Ohio_ The Largest Rose Growers MISCELLANEOUS COLEUS— Fancy varieties, 10 kinds. 2-ln., J1.50 per 100. Beauty of Nice, Stocks, 2-in., fine, $2.50 per 100. Spirasas— Gladstone, 6 and 7-in. pots, full of buds, will bloom in two weeks, 35c. and 50c. each; $3.50 and $5.00 per doz.; Queen Alexandra, 6-in. pots, just right for Easter, SS.OO per doz. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5-6-7-S-in. pots, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 buds per plant, 12J^c. per bloom; in 15-in. tubs, fine specimens, well started for early Spring, S4.00 each. I can spare 500, 6-in. pots of Giganteum Easter Lilies, 2 ft., 3, 4, 5 blooms per plant, fine stock, buds about J^ in. long, some larger, 10c. per bud. 100 Spiraea Gladstone F Cycas palm leaves of all sizes from 12 in. to 60 in Cycas plants from two-leaf seedlings to 7 ft Cera with 9 ft. spread of leaves. Aspidistra lurida pot grown, good percentage nylands. Bermuda. DAHLIAS— Clean, healthy stock, fully matured. and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field- grown Hollyhocks, Herbaceous plants, etc Send business card for catalogue. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Colo. COLEUS— GoIdeL _ . Victoria, Beckwith's Gem, Firebrj Queen and a fine seedling, 60c. per 100, S5.00 per 1000; also 2-in. Vinca Variegata, S20.00 per 1000 Cash. S. N. Pentecost, 1790 E. 101 St., Qeveland Ohio. GERANIUMS— Mme. Salleroi, 2Ji-in. pots. S2.00 4-in. stock, full of buds. Just right for Easter, fine for filling baskets, SIO.OO per 100. Monadnock Greenhouses, Keene, N. H. i. F. Morris, Co'lUngswood, N. J ' VEGETABLE PLANTS TOMATO PLANTS— For forcing, 3000 Comet and ~ ' ~ ' ■ ited, S2.00 le. Box 85, __j;01RJEXCHANGE^_ FOR EXCHANGE— Vincas, 2M-ln. and 3M-in. and Snapdragons, 2^-in., for standard Cuttings of Carnations. Tripp Greenhouse Co., Walton, N. Y. STOCK WANTED FOR SALE OR RENT range of 14,000 sq. ft. of glass and in stock fix tures, tools, etc., valued at $1800, making a total of »5300. Property is located at Bedford Hills, N. Y., five minutes' walk from station. _ For full particulars as to full value of property in which this equity rests, and of amount of mortgage on property. List of stock, etc., inquire of Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 28th St., New York City. Pennsylvania; and potted plants; i wells on premises; ( road. Retail store sold at low agure. Florists* Exchange. miles from city on paved In city of 20,000. Will be Apply V. v., care The FOR SALE— A Bargain construction, boiler, used one season; , pipes, boilers, ventilat- etc. Very cheap. In- 104 Ridgewood Ave., Continued to Next Column ^m^Al^OR^RENT^ FOR SALE Eight acres of land, all under a high state of cul- tivation, suitable for trucking, within our borough limits, divided into forty-two (42) town lots, per chart made, which is part of a larger block owned Erected upon this tract are two greenhouses, each 40x200 ft., with a suitable workroom, boiler- house and residence with five rooms, all having cement foundations, "and in good first-class condi- tion. There is also on the property a root cellar 16x40 ft., three incubators, a brooder house to take care of one thousand (1000) little chicks, fourteen (14) chicken coops each with large yard, capacity seven hundred (700). This property has trolley connections North and South, and is in the center of 25,000 population within a radius of four miles, four hours from Phila- delphia, with excellent shipping facilities. Reasons for selling; lack of time to give proper attention because of other pressing business m- We will be glad to answer correspondence giving " her details to those who may desire purchasing, your communication terms upon rrange to negotiate the deal if a tan be agreed upon. GEO. S. THIMER MILTON, PENN. FOR SALE — Two new greenhouses, with : acres of land, a home, barn, anc implements, at East River, near New Haven. Business netted over S1200.00; be sold at a sac- rifice to settle estate. Paul M. Butterworth, Hartford, Conn. __^__ Please satisfactory price ix, latest style, slidir condition. Address S. W., FOR SALE— A first-class flower shop, complete fixtures, baskets, vases, etc. Open for in- spection. 996 6th Ave., New York City. SUNDRIES FOR SALE son & Bro., 108 S. Frederick St., Baltimore, MISCELLANEOUS WANTS W^WTElTTxTRENT^^q^^ York'"city "preferred. " AdS-es'IV. "m.', "c"e The Florists' Excnange. WANTED— On Loni Pipe Bargains We offer the very lowest prices oQ both New and Second-tland All sizes in stock ready for immediate ship- ment. We cut pipe to sketch. Send us your Inquiries and get our prices before buying elsewhere. It will pay you. Eagle Pipe Supply Co., inc; 29 Howard St., N. Y. City Toiic Organic Compounds in Soils Dr. Oswald Schreiner, chief of the division of soil fertility investigations of the Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton, in an illustrated lecture in the Franklin Institute recently, asserted that within a few years we will be able to con- trol the growth of plants. From investi- gation conducted by the department in the last ten years, he said, hitherto un- known toxic organic compounds, harm- ful and beneficial, were found to exist in soils. These compounds have been iso- lated, identified and studied in their ac- tions on plants. The knowledge derived from these analyses have shown that if the proper compounds are introduced in poor soil the growth of the plant can be controlled. Good extracts have been made from poor soils and poor extracts from good soils. These were all analyzed and it was found that some harmful com- pounds existed in them. They were treated with fertilizer, and the result was absolute cure. Large and healthy plants were made to grow where sickly ones always appeared before the soil was treated, he said. — Public Ledger. Early Success Five years ago Julius Eger, a young mau then m his twenties, started in the florist business in the city of Schnectady, N. T. ; his capital at that time consisting of $12 and a secondliand ice cream freezer, which he utilized as a refrigerator for his cut flowers. Today he is proprietor of the largest and best equipped florist store in that city. The refrigerator it- self in this store is as large as some Julius Ege stores are ; it is always filled with the highest grade of stock. Five years ago this same young man entered the fire department as a volunteer fireman and, last month, had the honor conferred on him of second assistant fire chief of the city of Schenectady. Mr. Eger attributes his success to a close application to busi- ness and a fair deal to all. When not occupied with his duties as fire chief he can always be found at his store, of which he is justly very proud. .1; M. Massachusetts Agricultural College A very interesting and iusti-uetive pro- gram has been arranged for Floriculture Day, March 18, by the Florieultural De- partment of this college. The men on the program are all specialists and men of prominence. Florists and gardeners from all parts of the State have expressed a willingness to attend. Following is the program ; Morning- SesBion 9.10 Opportunities in Floriculture, by Prof. Arno H. Nehrling, Department of Floriculture, Mass. Agri. Coll. 10.10 Professional Horticulture, by Harry A. Bunyard, Secretary of the American Sweet Pea Society, New Torlc City. 11.10 Raising Plants from Seeds. (Especially trees and shrubs, and in particular ericaceous and coniferous plants), by T. D. Hatfield, Gardener on the Hunnewell Estate, Wellesley, Afternoon Session 1.30 Commercial Rose Culture, by W. H. Elliott, a noted Rose Grower, Brigliton, IMass. Some Phases of Outdoor Rose Culture, by Eber Holmes, author of "Com- mercial Rose Culture,'' Montrose, Mass. 2. SO Methods Used in Improving Plants, by Edward J. Canning, until recently. Curator of the Botanic Gar- dens, Smith College, Northampton, Mass. 3.30 Glass Houses in the Middle West. Illustrated, by Prof. Arno H. Nehrling, Department of Floriculture, Mass. Agri. Lemon Tree Not Fruiting I have a Lemon tree five yeans old. For two years it has borne flowers and small lemons continually, but they fall off as soon as they are well opened and do not attain their proper size. What can I do to save the flowers and Lemons from falling off?— D. P. G., Pa. — The most serious trouble with your Lemon tree is that it apparently has been kept in a growing condition steadily both Winter and Summer. Give your plant just enough heat during the Winter mouths to keep it healthy but practi- cally in a dormant condition, then, when the season's growth comes on, same will be more vigorous and consequently healthier and stronger blossoms will be borne. To be successful with any kind of fruit under glass a season of rest is abso- lutely necessary. W. T. General Trade Notes Racine, Wis.— 'The Meredith Flower Si Vegetable Co. "has organized a branch, plant to be established at Union Grove. This plant is organized by farmers witli a capital of $50,000. St. Paul, Minn. — John D. Eamaley, one of the pioneer florists of this city, celebrated his eightieth birthday on Feb. 14 by sending his friends Valentine birthday cards. Muskogee, Okla. — E. I. Litchi, who has resigned as State entomologist, has accepted a position as chief entomologist and plant pathologist for the Oklahop.a feeed & Nursery Co. Campaign, III. — John E. Yeats lost .several palms when his wagon contain- ing them caught fire on Feb. 14. The blaze was started by a heater in the wagon. The less of palms is placed at $200. Edinbl'bg, Ind. — The greenhouses of Thomas Woodard were destroyed by fire on the night of Feb. 16. The loss is estimated at about $2000 for the potted plants, with the buildings and contents making the total loss between three and four thousand doHars. EocK Island, III. — Fire partly de- stroyed the greenhouse owned by Perry Gehr at his residence in this city. The fire was of incendiary origin, it being discovered later that some one had en- tered by breaking one of the windows, and had poured kerosene on the floor . and lighted it. Saginaw, Mich. — M. E. Helie, who was employed at J. B. Goetz' Sons until a few days ago, has returned from a trip in Northern Michigan. Mr. Helie spent much of his time in Cadillac, where he purchased a plot of ground for the pur- pose of opening a greenhouse business. He will build in Spring. Council Bluffs, Iowa. — ^The F. W. ' Meneray Nursery Co., which has been in the hands of a receiver for the past year and a halt, has been purchased by the First National Bank of this city, at considerably below the appraised value. The First National Bank held a judg- ment against the company for $38,168.12. The bank was the only bidder. FoKT Wayne, Ind. — Henry Herman has sold his interest in the New Haven Floral Co. to August Freese, of Freese & Gale, of this city, and Mrs. Freese has been elected president to succeed him. J. G. Leitz, who has been secretary and treas- urer, has been advanced to the position of general manager. This company has been in existence two .years and ships the largest portion of its stock to Indian- apolis, Chicago, and St. Louis. KocK Island, III. — Henry C. Gaethje, the well known Rock Island florist, was attacked and brutally beaten and robbed at his own doorstep on Center st. about 12 o'clock on the night of Feb. 13. He was returning from the monthly meeting of the Tri-State Florists' Club, at Daven- port. Mr. Gaethje was about to enter his home when two men sprang upon him from the darkness. One of the thugs seized him around the neck, twisting his head backward ; the other started to beat him with the butt end of a revolver. They went through his pockets, but find- ing little money took off his overcoat, gloves, hat and ear muffs. As the re- ^'ult of tlie beating he sustained two badlv slackened eyes, a deep cut across the forehead, and his throat was so badly bruised that it made it difficult for him to swallow. The physician attending Mr. Gaethje stated that he will suffer no serious eflects but will be confined to his home for some time. The injured man is ?S years of age, but is rugged and i;i good health, which will go a long way towards a speedy recovery. Horticultural Exhibition at Lyons An extensive international exhibition is to be held at Lyons from May 1 to No- vember 1, and will include a permanent horticultural section of considerable im- tember 4 to 9, and October 21 to 27. Full particulars may be obtained from the Mayor of Lyons, Exposition Offices, Lyons. February 28, 19M.. The Florists' Exchange 50] RETAIL DEPARTMENT New Members of F. T. D. John Bausclicr, 104 Chicago St., Freeport, 111. E. C. Ludwig Floral Co., 710 E. Diamond st., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. Furrow & Co., 208 E. Oklahoma ave., Guthrie, Okla. Advertising the Florists' Telegraph Delivery It might be of interest to your readers to know how we helped advertise the F. T. D. in our Paterson and Passaic stores for St. Valentine's Day. We made a canvass of all the leading florists of the United States and Canada and secured from them their business tags; these, together with very handsome valen- tine boxes, we arranged in our windows so the tags could be read from the front and, as every State was represented, it made quite a collection. Suspended from the back of the window we arranged a fiock of doves, flying toward a Florists' Telegraph Delivery sign in the front part of window, showing our facilities for telegraphing orders. In the beaks of the doves were appropriate mes- sages, bringing orders to "Sceery" from all parts of the world. The body of the window was arranged with a good showing of orchids, Vio- lets, Gardenias and Roses. The win- dow display created quite favorable comment. Edward Sceery. [This effective and novel advertis- ing was done by Edward Sceery in both his Passaic and Paterson (N. J.) stores. The retail trade should be- stir itself to keep the F. T. D. always before its customers. We doubt if one retailer in ten has even today a fair conception of the amount of business in sight through orders to be telegraphed from one city to an- other.—Ed.] Seasonable Subjects in New York Stores The illustrations mentioned (ire all shown in this section. Recently, George M. Stunipp, at 761 Fifth ave., New York City, has had a bright and attractive window display of yellow Tulips in yellow chinaware vessels or pots. These were in tw!0 forms only, one a little round basin containing one bulb; the other a long galley or boat shaped shallow vessel containing three bulbs. It is more than likely that the bulbs are first started in boxes, and when growth has got pretty well advanced the bulbs are gently shaken apart and are then transferred to these fancy dishes and are re-established in a warm house. They are novel and at- tractive, and make a good selling line. The same idea could be carried out with varieties in other colors. Also at Mr. Stumpp's store, a few days ago, we saw the pretty decoration of Spring flowers in a low basin, as illustrated. The arrangement contained Poet's Nar- cissus, Mignonette, Forgetmenot and yellow Tulips. Blue winged (paper) butterflies are a feature in such bright decorations, and a porcelain bird sitting on the edge of the glass dish added to the note of Spring. At A. Warendorff's, 1193 Broadway, New York City, there presentation pieces for sending to friends who are about to sail. A pretty considerable business of this kind is Carried on. Two such pieces (or baskets) are shown, one consisting of Lady Hillingdon Roses, single Violets, Lily of the Valley and mauve bow on handle; the other of pink Tulips, Lily of the Valley, a pink Camellia on the lower left side of the basket, and a bunch of Pan- sies on the top right side. Pansies are very suitable— they're for thoughts. Here, too, is a fine stock of the fancy baskets that have recently been so much in favor. They are very pretty, dainty and in great variefy. A few of the types are shown in our illustration. They are closely and finely woven, enameled either in white, pink, pale blue, cream or green, and are ornamented with a plaster moulding of conventional Roses and other flowers. Of course the supply houses now aU stock these baskets. There's Money in the Parcel Post By G. D. Grain, Jr. Are you selling flowers by mail, and making deliveries by parcel post? If not, why are you neglecting an opportunity? There are many wideawake florists who have made the new postal service a regular part of their facilities and are using it not only to assist in taking care of business tliat was already enjoyed, but in developing new trade that could not possibly have been handled in any other way. In other words, instead of being merely a con- venience, the parcel post is an additional selling agent. Some florists have tried out the parcel post in a gin- gerly way, without ever going into it sufficiently to find out whether it is worth anything to them or not. Others have used it instead of the express companies, but have not attempted to make it help them in the work of getting new business. A few, as indicated, have not only substituted it for express service, but have widened their selling field and have built up new lines of trade purely w ^^ PV ^^|H|Mb v^^^^-'ij^ ' ^^y H m Wi^\ Li % illlB ^^^'>%€'- P^H i^l^^HI ^m 1^' ..^i^^l Presentation basket of Roses, Violets and Lilies, by .\. Warendorff.— See Text and simply because they have realized that by means of this method of delivery they are now able to take care of trade they could not reach heretofore. Of course, every florist of much consequence has had a certain amount of mail order business. Some of this has been taken care of by mail deliveries, where a small, light package, such as a box of Violets, was involved. For all other purposes the express companies have been used. This system, however, has had obvious dis- advantages. As far as sending small packages by mail Iways made up baskets and other suitable at the regular rates was concerned, this method was fair- ' ■ - • ' ■ ly costly; while the express companies, not making de- liveries, and requiring the consignee to call at its office to get his package, gave indifferent service, and the con- dition of the flowers usually being far below par when received. In cases of funerals and weddings, where re- ceipts of flowers were expected, and, arrangements nad lieen made to handle them as soon as they arrived, con- ditions were favorable; but there were cases where the gap left by express service between the station and the home of the recipient was not bridged in time to make the flowers of much value. This, of course, did not help the business of the florist. Consider the conditions now. With the parcel post system built on the zone idea, where each flower shop is the center of its own zone, rates within the first zone or two, which usually will cover the business of the florist, are extremely low, much lower, in fact, than express rates. There is an economy to begin with. Then, on the other liand, deliveries by parcel post are real deliveries, the package is placed in the hands of the person for whom it is intended, and placed there promptly enough to insure the arrival of the flowers in excellent condi- tion, provided they were packed right in the first place. The florist who is looking for outside trade, to be taken care of by parcel post, is of course interested in the question of how to get it. The easiest way is by ad- vertising in the daily newspapers of the city in which the florist is located. Every paper of consequence has a large circulation in the small towns and rural districts about it, and this circulation is just what the florist needs. Most of these towns and villages are without proper facilities for supplying cut flowers, and the reader of the newspaper who is offered an opportunity to get fresh flowers for any purpose whatever, delivered to his door by parcel post, even though he may live miles from a town or express station, is sure to be impressed not only with the novelty but the utility of the proposition. A good many newspapers have started parcel post de- partments in which merchants and others desiring to reach the rural resident in this man- ner are given an opportunity to an- nounce their propositions. Usually there is an appropriate heading ex- plaining the advantages of the parcel post, and the country reader is urged to make use of the new facilities. The spaces occupied by the individ- ual concerns need not be large, since the. "selling talk" is taken care of by thie general announcement. The pur- pose of the department is chiefly to furnish a directory of the concerns which are in a position to do busi- ness by parcel post. Thus the neces- sary advertising can usually be ac- complished at relatively small ex- pense, and new connections and new customers added without a great out- lay. Once a new customer is added in this way, of course, he should be kent in touch with by means of cir- culars and form letters, so that he will he reminded of the adantages of the .service and of the desirability of buying flowers frequently. Florists who have gone into this business se- rinu=ly have built up a big list of mail order customers in a few months, and have found the business a dependable and profitable line. One of the things which will natu- rally suggest itself to the florist is the question of credits. "How am I to know," he mil say, "whether the person who orders flowers by mail, and who, not knowing the correct amount to enclose, failed to send a remittance, is worthy of trust? If I delay to write to him, and explain that money must be sent, stating the exact amount required, I risk losing the business, both by possibly offend- ing the customer and by missing the occasion for which the flowers were intended." This is a good line of reasoning, but fortunately has been taken care of by the C. O. D. provision recently added by the Post OfSce Department. By this means collection may he made at the time of delivery, a small fee being charged by the department for this service, and thus loss of money through bad accounts is practically elimi- nated. It has been found in practice, however, that the chances for loss are really slight. In fact, one large concern, which used every precaution in this way for several months, found that most of efforts were unnecessary, and now sends its flowers to customers without apply- ing the C. O. D. feature. The manager of the concern explained that in the nine months the plan has been used exactly two accounts, both for small sums, have been lost. The vast majority have resulted in prompt payment, without any question. "To tell the truth," he said, "I have a good deal more trouble collecting from some of my local customers, whose places of business and residences are right here in town, than in getting money from the people whom I have never seen." In building up a mail order business of this kind, it is always well to make it as easy as possible to buy. This has an application in connection with the prepayment of parcels sent by mail. Is it wise to agree to assume this expense, or is it a good plan to make the customer pay for the cost of delivery? Inasmuch as the florist is actively seeking this business, and inasmuch as it is profit- 302 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses | '**~~~~~*~~**~" Brooklyn, N.~Y. Fnlton St. and Greene Ate. Branch Score 339-S17 GEJ;E>T; A'.T.VT,T '• February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 503 COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street AYTON, OHIO ^e DENVER, COLO iPark floral Co 1643 Broadway reached by Express. Urd Colcwado, Utah. Wertcm Nebraska and Wyoming poinU I promptly filled. Usual »*^^^ DETROIT, MICH. ALBERT POCHELON,. ciency. Telegraph Ua. f^5^> DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratiot Avenue We cover all Michigan points and large sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada^_ Retail orders placed with ua will receive careful attention. Deliveries to Northwestern Univer'-ity and all North Shore towns. Dawson the Florist Eljnira, ^yM.Wk'ww.- ,07 w. MARKET ST. 1> • '• Deliveries to Itliaca, Binghamton, Homell, Corning and otlier -points. g„j Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS ^^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MATO STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN GEORGE G. NcCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses '^'i^isf HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS ^tL HOUSTON, TEXAS Horticultural Society of New York Monthly Exhibition The usual monthly exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York was held from 1 p.m. to 5 o'clock last Saturday, Feb. 21 at the American Museum of Natural History, New York City. The exhibition was about of the usual size. W. H. Waite, gardener to Samuel Untermyer, Graystone, Yonkers, had some of the finest exhibits, including some good orchids, an especially fine vase of Carnations (mixed) and a vase of long-stemmed Roses — Radiance, Shawyer and Am. Beauty. The first prize for a vase of Roses for effect, however, fell to James Stuart, gardener to Mrs. K. A. Constable, Mamaroneck, N. Y., with Sunburst and Irish Fireflame. The California Giant Carnations were shown but they were certainly not objects of beauty or merit. Some fine Amaryllis (Boddington's gold medal strain) were staged by Jas. Stuart. The flowers were of ideal shape and finish in scarlet, crimson and one nearly white, flushed pink. Chorizema ilicifolia, an Australian sub shrub with orange and carmine flowers, came from Greystone; while A. Fardell, Great Neck, L. I., had Freesia Ragioneri (lavender), and John Canning had a stand of really splendid large flowered Pansies. The judges were P. W. Popp, A. Buschke, and Joseph A. Manda, viho made the following awards: Roses. — Fifty assorted Roses arranged for effect: 1, Mrs. F. A. Constable (gdr., Jas. Stuart), Mamaroneck, N. Y.; 2, Samuel Untermeyer (gdr., W. H. Waite), Greystone, Yonkers, N. Y. Carnations. — Three vases Carnations, 3 varieties, 12 flowers of each: 1, Miss C. A. Bliss (gdr., J. T. Burns), R^ M- lfc.^\#h. .. -S^ltil u^p'm ray*^ WM^^z^;^ '■^"^'"rkt-^fr ,. ^^r- , -^y*.^.^ ^^ > ;>;.~""".-~: Soutli and Southwut Texas Salllneo from GaWeaton Jr. Jr. JCuhimann, ^torisi 2607 JACKSON_ST, S^_W, Plione, Hadler Opp. Glenwood S. W, Pbone, Tayfo 2828 WASHINGTON ST, FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET , Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDUNAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. "Shi" 5M11 1 Q'The Florist ^ Cy fXJLM^L^^ ^^ ^^8* Forsyth Si Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia ] i4^Y KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue ±loWers Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. OHM A. Keller EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHILEIR BROSo CO^ : all ordera for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS The Atherton BuUdlntf, Fourth and Chestnut Streets. LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. '^^0£h' LOUISVILLE, KY. .>^*^ 615 South Fourth Ave. <-jr^,jj^ Floral order, Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. NASHUA, N. H. and VldNlTT Prescott St.. LOWELL, MASS. MADISON. WIS. Rentschler Floral Co. Rormerly CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING FACDLITIES FOR WISCONSIN Idlewild Greenhouses Supply AdvtS, will be found on pages 507-509 Basin of Springjflowerslat Geo. M. Stumpp'8-^ee Text 504 The Florists' Exchange Uhe MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. IS FIorM Coo The JOHN MONSON, Proprietor Best Service to all Points In ttie Nortliwest Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, Prop. ■wp.1 1 g^ OPERATING THREE i: lOr&l V'O. STORES. MOBILE, ALA, 9 North;,Conception S Careful attention i^osemont Sardens ^''"'"* MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA New Canaan, Conn. Vase of 12 scarlet: '1, A. Lewisohn (gdr., John Canning), Ardsley, N. Y.; 2, Miss C. A. Bliss, Vase of 12 Enciiantress sliade: 1, C. N. Harliness (gdr., Ernest E. Wild), Madison, N. J. Twelve crim- son: 1, Miss C. A. Bliss; 2, Jas. A. MacdonaJd (gdr., R. Hughes), Flushing, N. Y. Twelve of Lawson shade: 1, C. W. Harkness; 2, Miss C. A. Bliss. Twelve varie- gated: 1, C. W. Harkness; 2, A. Lewisohn. Twelve white: 1, Miss C. A. Bliss. Fifty blooms for ettect: 1, S. Untermyer. Orchids.— One Cattleya plant in bloom: 1, S. Unter- myer with a well flowered C. TrianiK, having 16 flowers; 2, F. V. Burton (gdr., Wra. Cordis), Newburgh, N. Y. One Dendrobium: 1, S. Untermyer, with a fine D. thyrsiflorum; 2, Mrs. H. J, Pratt (gdr., A. J. Manda). One Cypripedium: 1, Mrs. H. J. Pratt, with C. Candide (Spicerianum magnificum X Sallieri Hyeanum. One plant of any other orchid in bloom: 1, S. Untermyer; 2, Mrs. H. J. Pratt, with Phatenopsis Schilleriana and Lycaste lasioglossa respectively. One hybrid orchid: 1, S. Untermyer, with L-c. Canhamiana; 2, F. V. Burton. Speciat. PnizES.— Miss C. A. Bliss for plate of Mush- rooms; S. Untermyer for plant of Chorizema ilicifolia; H. Darlington (gdr., P. W. Popp), Mamaroneck, N. Y., for two vases Lily of the Valley, and one vase California Giant Carnations; A. Lewisohn, for three vases of Schi- zanthus, and bronze medal for an exhibit of Pansy blooms on boards; Mrs. T. A. Constable for an exhibit of Hippeastrums ; Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., for a collection of cut orchids; James A. Macdonald (gdr., R. Hughes), Flushing, N. Y., for a vase of seedling Car- MONTREAL, CAN 825 St. Catharine St., W atoclc, and all orders are iil the NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street throughout the State I steamship docks in Fresh Flowers and best service. Hoboken. N. J., and New York. PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street Work in the State. l\iytUrriQ.VL 883 Broad St. N[WARK, N. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service /^^ ^ Q' 0 ^ nn I^EW ORLEANS, ^' ^florist ^It^eT "^ '"'"''''' atftCa**'®*' TEXAS. LOUISIANA- AND MISSISSIPPI ^^ ORDERS TAKEN CARE OF A New Jersey Identity IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 OlirMotto:THE GOLDEN RULE We Guarantee Satisfaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue accompany ali orden from unbnowD NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue ■tgns for all occasions. Steamer and theatre flowers a specialty. Wire me your orders. An old timer, John White, has just celebrated his 88th birthday and is well and active. We often hear him remark: "Not many of us old timers left." A short history of his busy life may be of interest to many who know him, and to some who do not. After serving an apprenticeship at Lord Inchenbrook's estate in Hunt- ingdonshire, England, he secured the position as head gardener at Inchenbrook Castle, once the stronghold of Oliver Cromwell. At the age of 23 he sailed to New York on the good clipper "Memdon," making the voyage in six weeks. Albany, N. Y., was in his mind; he knew some one. there, so walked out in the country by the way of Broadway. Reaching 17th st. he saw the sign of Isaac Buchanan, florist, which was like a magnet to the man looking for employment, and here he secured his first position. Soon he went on to Albany, where he met his fiancee, and was married by Bishop Doan. Through the recommendation of Mr. Buchanan he was called to superintend the building and laying out of the grounds of the water cure establishment at Brattle- boro, Vt. Finishing this engagement he moved to Hunters Island on Long Island Sound, where be re- mained for a number of years. After severing his con- nection with Hunters Island he successively superintended other important estates near New York,"then finally be established himself in the florists' business in Je'rsey City, N. J., and after disposing of his property a little over 27 years ago, he bought and established another establishment at Elizabeth, N. J., where we find him stiU. Mr. White was at one time considered one of the best posted men in his profession. J. M. W. NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station llMuTiMsed Facilities for executing Trade Orders at Steamer, and Elsewhere m Greater New York and its SuburlM. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed ,<^ij^iy^ Best Florists in the States as References *<51^ GEO. M. STUMPP aU™' new YORK NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street facilities for *'M wc say It, we wiU do if »• A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY .VI Y ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED H . W .FIELD Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER St ULLMAN ^ Charles !P. 'Ducilei/ ^ UNION TRUST BLDG., 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. *^ASADlNA, CAL., COLORADO STREET TheOrchidsSl^ Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey emuM*^ PHIUDELPHIA, PA. TheE PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. PITTSBURGH, PA. 710 East Diamond St. (North Side) OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Supply 'Advts. will be found on pages 507-509 February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 505 DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS '1^^« PORTLAND, Oregon ""o^sl?" From New York Minnewaska Koenig Albert. . . Pres, Lincoln. . . . Dwinsk Rochambeau. Noordam Athinai Ancona Friedrich VHI., Careful Attention Given to All Orders In this Territory by & Forbes €0. 347 WASHINGTON ST. SSLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. SnOP Bennett School Taconic School Principello.. Philadelphia Celtic P!J ROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. Kr. Fr. Joseph I Minnetonka. . . Kr. Wm. II.. . ROCHESTER, N. Y. 45^ 25 Cainton Ave., North ■—-^ Flowen delivered -aJ^fc^ ,n,pS°.zf.iii^5r^^^ Salter Bros, """^n"^""' FLOJUSTS 38 Main St., West ROCKFORD, ILL ^' '^ POR^CITY Iowa Potaf. California Flowers ""^^.^S!^'' STEAMER SAILINGS WRITE OR WIRE THE CALIFORNIA FLORIST ?SJS« 344-4« GEARY STREET and HOTEL ST. FRANCIS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Andania... Anglian. . , Canadian.. Cymric. . . Pretonan.. Canopic. . . Rhaetia... " 28-11.00 am, •■ 28-12.00 m, " 28-12.00 m. thSt..N.Y. W. 16thSt.,N.Y, 3d St., Hoboken 10-12.00 m. 10- 3.00 p 10- 6.00 p 11-10.00 a ESTABLISHtD IS^O SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street tail, any quantity and bat quaGty. At retail, the best put up in daintiest boxes and delivered anywhere. Try a 16.00 boi of our Violeta or Chrysantbemums, put up for a five-day journey. Wire us or write ua your orders to be delivered in and about San Francisco. 5^ SCRANTON . ^ ^iiL^ Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement Immediate deliveries in Wilkes Barre. Pittston, Carbondale, and all Northeastern Pennsylvania Towns. SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Ave. Pr. Adalber Sardinian. . Stampalia. Menominee Merion. . . Pr. Oskar. , San Francisco Liverpool Glb.-Nap.- Rotterdam Pal.- Piraeus Nap.-Pal. W. 19thSt.,N.Y. W. 15thSt.,N.Y. Bush Dks. Pier38,Bkyn. 1st St., Hoboken 23d St., N. Y. 19thSt.,N.Y Bush Dks. W. 16thSt.,N.Y. 3d St., Hoboken Sth St., Hoboken Bush Dks., Bkyn 31st St , Bkyn. W. 14thSt.,N.Y. W.21stSt.,N.Y. W.34thSt.,N.Y. W. 14thSt.,N.Y. W.31stSt.,N.Y. 3d St., Hoboken 1st St., Hoboken W. 19thSt.,N.Y. 17th St., Hoboken W. 23d St., N. Y. Pier 1st St., Hoboken 3d St., Hoboken W.24thSt.,N.Y, W. 15thSt.,N.Y, Pier 9, Locust Pt Kristiania Christiansand- Christiania- Copenhagen Soutnampton "avre Ig.-Nap.- Pat.-Rume- Ven.-Trieste Southampton Mad.-Gib.- Alg.-Mon.- Trieste-Fii AlR.-Nap.- Pat.-triest London Rotterdam -:b.-Nap.- Pat.-Triest Rotter.-Lib. Marseilles Liverpool . 28-12.00 m. B & A Dks. E.Bos i Dks. E.Bo; 1.30 pm. B&MDks.,Chaj 8.00 pm. B & A Dks. E.Boi " - \ Dks. E.Bos ic Whf.,Char 19 No. Wharves 53 So. Wharves 24 No. Wharves 10 No. Wharves 55 So. Wharves 53 So. Wharves 53 So. Wharves Christiansand- Christiania- Copenhagen lutnampton Pal.-Piraeus Hamburg — Alg.- London Liverpool Liverpool g.-Nap Antwerp Liverpool Hamburg Y oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 OliTe Street f^ £'. D /9 K CO . SYRACUSE, N. Y. Onondaga Hotel We win carefully execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to outK)f-town orders a^etf^<^ ffc 125.000 Square Feet of Glass '^J^JJ?'* WORCESTER, ''^^^.=,i.^ MASS. FLC^^]f . 407 & 409 Main St. Worcester, Mass. 3 Pleasant Street <^^ 11 South Phelps Street Youngstown, Ohio The Florists' Exchange ^' ^ Retail Florists Gain Strength BHE Retail Florists' Association of Chicago makes the announcement that its membership has already passed the two hundred mark and new applications are being received daily. This shows a phenomenal growth as the Association is only a few months old. The agitation against the wholesalers selling at retail has borne fruit as several firms already have declared themselves as doing a strictly wholesale business. Through the efforts of the Association the flower stands on the elevated stations have been removed, as they are unfair competition and pay no rent to the city, and consequently can undersell legitimate store-keepers who operate under heavy expense. The spirit of co-operation is in the air and we hope to accomplish much that will help and lift us to a higher level, so that our profession will be looked upon with more respect, and consequently the service we render the public be made more remunerative. There seems to be an impression that we wish to work against the wholesaler, which is a mistake, as we have much in common. A friendly reciprocal spirit will accomplish more than an antagonistic attitude. Any wholesaler who has goods to sell that the retailer can use, may display same on regular meet- ing days before the meeting is called to order. There will be a special display day to be set for Easter, which will be announced later. All members will give the glad hand and boost sales for all who come and CO operate with us. If you wish to display, or be represented, write the secretary for particulars. Address : Retailers, please take notice that the retailers of Chicago will come Hrst in the telephone book through the efforts of the Association. % Retail Florists' Association of Chicago H. DIEN SCHILLER, Secretary 4559 Broad>vay CHICAGO Reciprocity — Sa^ ^ SEEDS , . NASTURTIUMS FERTILIZERS THE DON TOMATO GOLDEN BANTAM CORN BIC BOSTON LETTUCE *■ SCARLET TURNIP RADISH GOLDEN WAX BEANS INSECTICIDES LAWN ROLLERS LAWN SEED LAWN MOWERS RUBBER HOSE LAWN SPRINKLERS ROSE BUSHES Iowa Seed Co. Invites in the Public On Saturday, Feb. 14, we held a formal opening of our new seed store which has recently been moved to a large building on the principal business street of the city. Enclosed find copy of an advertisement which appeared in the daily papers, and also copies of circulars which were distributed. We gave Carnations as souvenirs, and I packet of flower seed, and it was a grand success. We estimate that there were between six thousand and seven thousand people at our store on that day. We have no doubt that this plan could be used by seed dealers in other cities to good advantage. Iowa Seed Company, Chas. N. Page. The Seedsmen'sIGreeting You are welcome, each and all, on this our Opening Day: Valentine's Day, 'tis true, is reserved for Cupid's arts To reach and capture all the tender. lovine- hearts: But you'll soon find you can . tender glance or a stolen 1 And< It needs some Peas a And crisp Lettuce ani To bring strength to 1 . goodgardei what you < wholly . I't feed I quash and Corn To work there And it surely will bring While each Dollar you s_ _ So order our seeds. low priced. Plant early and then — let suns! ■ loth'i FORMAL OPENING! THIS IS NOT A SALE-IT IS AN IJM iTTATION TO VISIT US 'SOCIALLY FOR. YOUR. ENTERTAINMENT T. FRED HENRY BIBDS AlfD FISH JEtBER&DON 114 Chambers Sr New York :d catalogue free SATURDAY AFTERNOON 6 EVENING FEB. !4, 1914 The advertisement herewith of Weeber & Don, seeds- men of 114 Chambers St., New York, Is a photo- engraved reduction from a large poster with which this enterprising concern has billboarded the surrounding country. Enterprise of every kind is commendable, but when it is united with such a striking idea as is here shown, it is not only commendable but business com- pelling. -f 1 T e have, wilhout esceplion, Ihe \A/ seed slore in Ihc west We ha vt:-'^' ,':;'ec; kepi abreast wilh Ihe growlh and deve Des Moines, and Ihal the peoole of our ci FOR YOUR. INSPECTION SATURDAY AFTERNOON 6 EVENING FEB. 14, 1914 IOWA SEED CO., 209 211 WALNUT STREET February 2S. 19U. The Florists' Exchange 507 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Bostoi^HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.-Mas$. Low Special Price > BOXES 18 X 5x3 $1.50 21 X 5x314 1.65 24 X 5x3li; 2.15 28 X 5 x3J ■;.:.... 2.65 21 X 8x5 2.65 30 X 5x3}4 2.85 24 X 8x5 3.00 Ma 1x5. 30 X $3.30 4.00 36 X 8x5 5.00 30x12x6 5.80 36x14x6 7.00 36x12x6 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES WREATH BOXES VIOLET BOXES Per 100 16x16x7... .. $4.00 8 x5x3 ... . S1.60 18x18x8..; .... 6.00 9 J, x6x4 .. . 1.90 20x20x9... .... 7.00 10 x7x6 .. . . 2.50 22x22x9... .... 8.00 12 x8x7... . . 3.00 Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES 4x 8 inch $1.50 8x12 inch 2.00 12x16 inch 2.50 16x20 inch 3.00 20x24 inch 3.50 Per 100 24x28 inch $4.50 28x32 inch 5.50 32x36 inch 5.50 36x40 inch 7.50 Low Special Price Green FOIL '^'^'^^ 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds These prices are to last for a short BUY NOW Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basliet GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOUTHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 SPECIAL Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000 $7.50 per 10,000 Fancy FERNS Dagger $2.00 per 1000 SPECIAL SPHAGNUM MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality ORDER NOW In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., WHOLES jiLE FLORISTS Boston, Mass. MANUFACTt/RERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Give credit where credit la doe — Mention Exchange Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. The glass accommodation at this well known establishment covers 100,000 sq. ft., which includes three large new spans by the Lord and Bumham Co. Two of these run to 200ft. by 57ft., and the lat- est one, only recently completed, is 200ft. by 45ft. It is furnished with abundance of 2in. pipes for hot water so that these need never be driven red hot to keep up the temperature ; and there is a set for st«am heating that can he used in Spring I and Autumn when the hot water pipes are not actually required. Altogether there are fourteen houses. Besides the Carnations there are houses devoted to Roses (Mignon and Irish Fireflame) ; Sweet Peas, Wallflowers and Mignonette. The Roses were in the most robust condition and had all an excellent promise of flowers. The buds were in profusion, and of course they open quickly. Fireflame was particularly strong, reaching fully 3ft. high, and branching most freely. Of the Carna- tions, the firm's Enchantress Supreme was very notable. It is a strong plant, with stiff, upright stems and flowers of fine pleasing color, smooth, large and full. It is free from sjylits and has every appearance of becoming a valuable addi- tion to the list. It is grown side by side with Enchantress in a rather heavy loam. There has been a good demand for it, and naturally the propagating engages active attention at this time. There is a nice stock of sturdv rooted cuttings. The Herald also looked first class. It is not the most productive red one could wish, and in this it may probably lose points ; but the plant is very sturdy and upright, with exceedingly handsome blooms of a rich bright color. There has been some amount of "die-back" in the stock. Several benches are devoted to Benora, the fancy flaked variety ; while others that are relied upon for the main stock are White Enchantress, White Wonder, Beacon, Rose-pink Enchantress, and Mrs. Ward. Commodore has been tried but is found to be a weak grower here. A three-quarter span house with the benches in tiers from front to back, had Sweet Peas. These had been sown in the narrow benches in October and the plants were not well in bud. The varieties were Christmas White and Christmas Pink. The newest of the large houses has been sown with Sweet Peas in the solid ground. The varieties in this case are Spen'cers, and ought to come in around Easter. Mignonette and Wall- flowers occupied each a half of one other long house, and of course were grown on the raised benches. The sowings are made in little hillocks in the benches in July. The Wallflower was a selection of the Branched French Forcing variety, with large golden chestnut flowers on long spikes. The plants have been flow- ering for two or three weeks and will continue for eight to ten weeks longer. J. J. Brozat, Montgomery st, Bloomfield, N. J. Two houses of the Brozat range this season are used for growing Roses; in the one, Killarney and White Killamey are grown on the sides, while the entire center of the house is used for Roses in pots plunged in ground level beds. These pot Roses will be brought on for Spring sales. The second house is devoted to the forcing of Killarney, Milady and sev- eral other varieties of Roses on benches for cut blooms. Carnations are grown in two houses. The varieties grown this season are White Wonder, Enchantress, White Enchantress, Victory and a few Brooklyn. The other houses of this range are filled with miscellaneous stock, such as Sweet Peas, in ground level beds with Lupines between the rows, Lilium formosum and L. giganteum, a bed of toothsome looking Radishes, and stock plants of 'Mums. Outside in cold frames are several hundred Azaleas. Jacob Hauck, Montgomery st., Bloomfield, N. J. now at the greenhouse range of Jacob Hauck, Bloomfield, N. J. Mr. Hauck has come to he known as one of the best commercial growers of Chrysanthemums, especially of the several varieties of Chadwick, of which he carries every Win- ter a large number of stock plants right in the benches, where they grow for the production of cut flowers. His Chadwick stock is looking remarkably well, as are also the stock plants of W. R. Brock, Nagoya, Jeanne Rosette. Maud Dean, Yellow Eaton and William Turner. In Chadwick he grows both the white and golden, and has also about 100 plants of the Silvery Pink Chadwick, a new va- riety, of which he hopes to exhibit blooms at the flower shows next Autumn. About 15,000 young plants of the above varie- ties of 'Mums are now in small pots. About 4000 stock plants of Golden Chad- wick alone are now growing on the benches, and about .5000 cuttings of this variety are now i the ! bench. -_jge is the great number of field-grown stock plants of Geraniums planted on the benches for the production of cuttings. Besides these field grown plants there are 6000 young plants from small pots, planted in the same way and for the same purpose, the result of the early cuttings taken from the field; 18.000 plants are al- ready in 4in. pots, and 10.000 in 2%in. It is expected that the total output in Geraniums next Spring will be 50,000 plants in 4in. pots. Four varieties only are grown. Beauts Poitevine, S. A. Xutt, Alphonse Ricard and Jean Viaud. The health and vigor of these Geraniums both the old stock and the young plants are remarkable. OTHER SUBJECTS The 14,000 Asparagus plumosus plants set in this range, as the season advances, are gradually taken out to make room for Chrysanthemums,' Geraniums, etc. Two benches of Smilax will be ready to cut for the Easter holidays ; and 3000 un- divided roots of King Humbert Cannas are now in the sand bench, and the "eyes" are already showing. Some of these will be used for division and some for leaf cuttings. The number of Lilium giganteum in pots is 5000 and these are growing on for Easter. They are now being drawn by the use of curtains along the sides of the top of the benches to give them proper height, a very clever plan which is work- ing well. To the son a small greenhouse of his own is assigned, that he may be encour- aged to learn floriculture in a practical way. Just now, after the Chrysanthe- mums, this house is filled with EnglLsh A very interesting sight at this range are 600 Tomato plants in 6in. pots, half plunged in the soil in the benches. There are single stem plants each supported by a cane stake 5ft. high, the top of which is confined to horizontal wire running lengthwise of the bench and 4ft. above it. The plaiits are from seeds planted in Sep- tember. They are already 4ft. high, are fruiting heavily, and are in remarkably good condition, and should yield a heavy, early crop. field, where he may some day build. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills The writer was very cordially wel- comed when he entered the establishment 508 The Florists' Exchange [ Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made freah daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. GALAX,'.Bron2e>nd Green, 75c. per 1000, or 10,000 lots for $6.50. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 75c. per large sack; 12 bbl. bales, $5.00. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per bunch of 60 sprays. Try them. jm I^lnds of Evergreens Cro^vl Fern Co. MILLINGTON, MASS. THE LEADERS FOR SUPPLIES WLm RICE CU«9 PAILADELPHIA,'PA. REED & KELLER FLORISTS» SUPPLIES ^^1 122 W. 25tb Street NEW YORK WIRBWCHtK IKBT WORK Landscape Gardening Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- nell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growmg importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. derstand up-to-date methods and practice . „ , for the best positions. . A knowledge of Landscape Gardemng is indispensable for those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE mCORPORATBD Fbrists Dealers m Fancy Fenu 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Assoctatloil has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER.SaddleRlver.N.J- of J. F. Anderson, a fern specialist, who took the time to show me through his ten houses, of the even span type, which are 150ft. x 50ft. Three of his houses are filled with Cibotium Schiedel which make a very pretty sight, so clean and strong looking are the plants. Two more of. the houses are filled with Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa, which have fronds I that stand from 18in. to 24in. in height. He has also a house of small table ferns in 2in. and 2%in. pots, of different varie- ties. One variety which especially attract- ed the attention was Pteris Andersonii, of strong growth, very compact and crisp. This fern can be grown as a very hand- some specimen house plant. The propagat- ing house is fitted with benches which are about 3ft. deep, and on the inside there is a shelf about 6in. or Sin. from the bottom of the bench, and under this are six small pipes which give the bottom heat. The spores are sown in 6in. fern pans sunk into the ashes about an inch or so. When watering is necessary this is done by sub- irrigation, so that the moisture is ab- sorbed through the pans. The benches are covered with sashes and are so ar- ranged that the whole bench can be ven- tilated at the same time. In the three other houses Mr. Anderson has about 3000 flats of seedlings which will be ready in the Spring for small pots. The remaining two houses are kept for the stock plants. Mr. Anderson told the writer that his output for the year 1913 was 500,000 small ferns, for which he can thank The Floeists' Exchange, as this paper helped him to make the majority WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, »4-«9 Stone Street, BOOHESTER. N. Y. GIBBONS THE SMILAX HAN RED LEVEL. - XLAIUINII ^ \ ' CIT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. < \ / •^ of his salei J. M. W. SpringfieldJFIoral Co., N. J. The writer had a very pleasant visit while looking through the houses of the Springfield Floral Co. which are owned by J. Neil Jakobsen, who makes a spe- cialty of growing Sweet Peas, and Oar- nations. His Carnations this season oc- cupy five even span hcrases, each 235ft. x 50ft. The principal varieties are White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, and a few Enchantress Supreme. The Enchantress appears to be Mr. Jakobsen's favorite, as he grows a quantity. He is cutting a very large number dally, which have very fine large flowers and good stems. He is giving the new Enchantress Supreme a very good trial, and thinks if it will hold its color longer than the parent Enchantress, there will be a very heavy demand for it. He 'is a large grower of Sweet Peas, having three houses the same length as the Car- nation houses, and in these he has six rows whidh stand from 10ft. to 12tt. in height. When picking, a ladder is pressed into service. He grows the fol- lowing : Mrs. F. J. Dolansky, Mrs. Alex- PANSY AND VERBENA BASKETS Small size, measure 9 inches long, 6 inches wide, 3 inches deep, put up 500 in a crate. Per 1000 $9.00 Large size, measure 13 inches long, 7J^ ches wide, 4 inches deep, put up 250 a crate. Per 1000 15.00 Detachable wire handles tor either of the above. Per 1000 2.00 Transplanting Boxes, 334 inches square. Per 1000 2.50 Transplanting Boxes, V/^ inches square. Per 1000 2.75 Orders entered now either for Immediate or future shipment. Have other sizes. Send for descriptive circular. COLES & COMPANY, 109-111 Warren St., NEW YORK, N. Y. ESTABLISHED 1SS4 INCORPORATED 191 1 : where credit Is due — Mention Exchange ander Wallace, Christmas Snowbird, Mrs. .1. F. Hamman, F. Danzer and Christmas Pink. Mr. Jakobsen deserves great credit as his stock is the best in this locality. The plants are free from green fly, and are fine looking stock from which he is cutting a large amount of flowers every day and has no trouble to dispose of them in the markets; in fact people come from quite a distance to get his flowers. A visit to the F. & F. Nursery Co. found the staff busy preparing for the usual Fall rush, which they seem to think will be very much larger than last year. They report that things arejvery slow at present. ngs aw J. M. U. S. Cut Flower Co., Elmira, N. Y. This large growing establishment, lo- cated at Elmira Heights, a short distance from the dty, supplies cut flower stock for a large region surrounding its loca- tion, as well as to distant points. The establishment is composed of 21 green- houses, 18 of which are 21ft. x 30Oft. in size, two newer structures each 35ft. x 300tt., and the latest one 37ft. x 200ft. There are also two propagating houses in the range. The principal stock grown consists of Roses and Carnations, w'ith some Sweet Peas, Callas, Smilax, Asparagus, Chrys- anthemums and Easter and miscellaneous needs. In Roses, the varieties are Pink and White Killarney, Richmond, Chatenay, Ivory, Lady Hillingdon and Mrs. Russell. In Carnations, Enchantress, White Won- der, C. W. Ward, Beacon, White Perfec- tion, Gloriosa and Pink Delight are the principal crops. The houses are all of either King or Lord & Burnham Co. construction, and are heated by a group of five boilers, Richard King is the growing superinten- dent of the establishment. L. L. H. ReadXCo., Deer Park, Ala. South Alabama is both an old and a new country. Washington County was the seat of the territorial government when the territory now embraced in Ala- bama and Mississippi was first created a territory ; but yet at this late date has thousands of acres of cut over Pine lands that have never come under cultivation. It is in this region that the largest bulb farm of the State is located. L. H. Read & Co. of Deer Park, Ala., are the pio- neers of bulb growing in this section and have quite a line of stock under culti- vation. Oannas are their leading specialty and, unlike 'the Northern grower, who must harvest his crop of roots and store them on the approach of Winter, they leave them in the ground until shipping season is at hand and thus they are able to send out nice, plump, fresh roots. They grew 170 different named varieties the past season, and their fields, which lie within sight from the Mobile- & Ohio Ry., were a great attraction to the pas- sengers over that road. Next in importance to the Cannas with them are the Gladioli, which are grown for the cut blooms as well as for the bulbs. The planting season is now on ; they planted a few during last days of Janu- ary, but Feb. 10 the planting started in earnest — 19,500 bulbs were planted on that day and about 25,000 bulbs per week will go into the ground for several weeks, the aim being to keep up a supply of blooms from latter part "of April until end of June. Of these about three- fourths will be America, the great cut Cleans a building of Ratfi and Mice in short til beeps it cleaned, for it is always ready for i Made of galvanized iron, can't get e ' oght inside, which only takes few i ■"eUos°e'd' doing away with poisons. Catcher is 18 inches high, 10 inches diameter. When rats pass de- vice they die, no marks left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these Catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton. Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month- One sent prepaid to any place in United States .upon receipt of $3. Catcher, 8 in. high, for mice only, prepaid $1. On account of shipping charges being prepaf ' is requested with order. H. D.J Inventor £ Florists' Selected^ Sphagnum low pric and Ma; J the best Sphagnum for design i, place your ordersiwi'' ring only the cream of these E0< Write forAourlspecial March, April We offer l6-bbl.'bales, guaranteed solid packed; 1 to 5 bales, S2.60 per balejlSlbales, $12.60-, 10 bales, S23.50. 5-bbl. bales, guaranteed solid packed: 1 to 5. bales, S1.40 per bale; 5 bales, $6.75; ID bales, S13.00. Burlappea, either size, 20c. per bale additional. GREE>f CLUMPjMOSS. Good stock, shipped in 3-bushel bags; l^toiS.bags, $1.00>ach;15.bags, $4.60. LEAF MOLD and ROTTED PEAT. Clean. tightly packed, 3-busheI bags: 1 to 5 bags, 90c. per bag; 10 bags, S8.00. Cash with order or good reference. All orders promptly shipped. THE AMERICAN MOSS AND PEAT CO.. (Corlis Bros., Props.) Lock Box 6. WAtlETOWN, N. J. Write them you read thla advt. In tbe Exchange RIailii fal-0taspr ailiigdEnveh^ t-OUIS EFFREY MFG. ,>-^ t* ti ABruniSnoH Ave.. Phlladelptla. %. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 W.J. COWEE, Berlin. N.T. Samples free. For sale by dealers Will help all aroond If yon mention the Hidiaiige Southern Wild Smilax Perpe nai- DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Giant. 2-in.. 2c. DAISY, Yellow, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; EtoUe d'Or, 2>i-in., $4.00 per 100; Mrs. Sanders, 2>i- in.. f2.50 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2 Ji-in.. $2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. PauUne, white; Gurney, 2-m.. $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Mad. Salleroi, 2-in, $2.00 per BYER BROS., Chambersburg,Pa. Will help all aroand If yon mention the Exchange FERNS AND ARAUCARIAS NSPHBOI-EFIS Vrbitmanl, 7-ln., TSc. ASFABAGXrS Fltunosa. 3-ln., $5.00 per PICUS Elastlca. 6% -in. pots, 40c. each; 7-iii. pots, extra strong. 75c. each. A.BAUCABIA Ezcelsa. SV^-in. and 6-ln. - ■ - ■■ - Mc, 76c Cash with orde Sschmann Brothers PHILADELPHIA, '"FichaDge Boston ferns, i&^:J'^"^i^ Roosevell ferns, f^^bo^HcSS' Wli(tnianiCompacta,'p^ro^!-'s!^SS per 1000. 2fi0 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, ""^I^s"^ Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange HATCHERI S-lnch, $6.00 per 100. !H-lnch. $4.00 per 100 ■Mdllnff*. $11.00 per 1000. •ramltaiin grown aeed, $8.00 pw 10*0. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu. N. T. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT USE FOR RESULTS The Florists' Exchange Seasonable Stock AgJAT.EA Indloa. Lending varieties, in bud and bloom, 75o. and $1.00 each. PROMITLA Obconica. S^-incb pots, 25c. each. PRmULA Malacoides. 53^inch pots, 25c. each. FERNS, Boston and Roosevelt. From SJ^-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAOCS Plumosus. From 2K-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri. From 2K-inch pots, WOO per 100. ASPARAOCS Sprengerl. From 2H-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. WettlinFloralCo., HornelL N. Y ORCHIDS GUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- Iroblums, Oncidlumg, Cyprlpediums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Drchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Will help all arooDd If yon mention ORCHIDS We ftrow and sell Orchids exclusively. We have them in all stages of development from the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. Write them yon read this advt. In the Escbange Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. I. ORCHIDS. PALMS and plants of every variety ORCHIDS SANDER. i)io':^^% n 721. New York City Give credit wliere credit -Mention Exchange ORCHIDS! ^rcah imported, [en taken now to ire early delivery >pring, 1014, for best commercial Orchids. Semi-establbhed CATTLEYAS ready for im- mediate delivery. Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAVCUS. N.J. Reciprocity — Saw It In ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. FALL RIVER, MASS. SHAMROCKS R. G. HANFORD NORWALK, CONN. Will help nil around if you mention the Bschange Geraniums 2000 Sand Cuttings. S20.00 per 1000. S. A. NUTT, JEAN WARD, MME. BUCHNER, POITEVINE and PREZLIA. Rex Begonias E. C. Ludwig Floral Company 710 [. N S. Pittsburgh, Pa. [1 mention the Exchange 6in. lean-to house I would place 3 lines on the west vertical side the solid bed, and three lines un- the raised bench. In the Violet e the arrangement of the pipes Id depend on the location of the Piping Required will be three The house will have hot water h - bulbs will be planted in it. W now whether one run or tw( be sufficient underneath the pipe should be us slass on des. the side walls being 4ft. hish and double boarded to the eave- line, 350 lin. ft. Boiler and Piping ' 2m".' x' 100 ft. to E house is ridge an and gutte gable 3ft. lOin., side go 3ft. do - overhead risers to supply benches. Will 2in. risers coils, or would it be better supply? How large a boiler nine N.E. x S. W. would be the best. To heat the house to a temperature of from 65 deg. to 60 deg. ' ' ' " " boiler pit being only 3ft, deep, it will he necessary to use overhead- mains. Two (2) 3in, mains should be used, one under each ridge, and these, mains con- nected to 20 lines of 2in. pipe, that is, each main wonld heat 10 lines of 2in. pipe The boiler should be capable of carrying about 2000 so. ft. of radiation in a greenhouse, and its grate sui^ace should be about 6V2 sq. ft. Better re- sults can be got from this heating nder pressure. A Call from Iowa Herewith one dollar in renewal of n subscription, as I can''t get alon? wit out The Exchange. Tour anniversa number alone was "worth tlie price." Ad«l, Iowa. M. J. Geaham. Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 4-in., heavy, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. 5-m., $4.50 per doz. BEGONIA Gracilis Luminosa. Bright red, and Prima Donna, bright pink, heavy, 2}4-in. stock, in bud at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CANNA. (New Pink Canna,) Hungaria. A dazzling pink, of the shade of Paul Neyron Rose; large heads, clean growth, and altogether a grand Canna, two and three eye divisions, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. CANNAS. General collection, fresh stock, divided the day order is received, superior to stock that has been cut up and boxed for weeks, two and three eyed divisions. A few leaders as follows: Crimson Bedder, Souv. de Antoine Crozy, Pillar of Fire, Flamingo, Venus, Richard Wallace, $2.50 per 100; $20.00. per 1000. ENGLISH IVY. 4-in, pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; 3-in, pot plants, 2 to 2}4 ft. high, $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. Strong 4-in. pot plants, $8.00 per 100. PELARGONIUM, Mrs. Layal. (True Pansy.) $5.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., ''"•'ll^HTr^ WE HAVE THEM— YOU WANT THEM! Per BOSTON FERNS. 4 and 6-in Doi. $2.00. .815.00 WHITMANI COMPACTA FERNS. 4 and S-in Doz. S2.50 20.00 HELIOTROPE. Blue. 2-in 2.00 PETUNIAS. Double 2-in 2.00 MARGUERITES. White and yellow. 2-m.. 2.00 ROOTED CLTTINGS MARGUERITES. Yellow and white 1.00 1 COLEUS, IGoIdcn Bedder and Verscha- MARGUERITES. Double White Sanders. 1.50 I fleltU 75 If ordered by mail, add 10c- per 100 for postage. Cash, please. P. C RIEBB, WEBSTBR, MASS. Write them yon read this advt. In the Eichapce MARGUERITES. Mrs. Sand 2H-in AGERATUM. Blue and whitt ENGLISH IVY. 2-in NASTURTIUM. Double. 2 Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Give credit where credit Is dne— Mention Exchan ORDER NOW! For your St. Fatricli's day trade ORDER NOW ! 5 O 9 O O O we iiave 50,000 true irisii S hamr ocKs Concord Junction, Mass. LEONARD COUSINS, Jr., Buxton's Killarney Pink Snapdragon For want of room we offer to the trade our unsurpassed strain of light pink Snapdragon, not only in Plants, but also in good, strong, well-Rooted Cuttings. Strong Plants, from pots, $35.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 100, Rooted Cuttings, $18.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. We guarantee this strain the equal of any for production, color, stem, and all other quaUfications of a first-class Snapdragon. G. E. BUXTON Nashua. N. H. [xcelsior Tuberose and CALADILM E.SCULENTUM BULBS and CANNA ROOTS. Forty-five varieties. Now ready. Write JOHN F. CROOM @ BRO., Bulb Growers MAGNOLIA, N. C. IRISH Shamrocks The true variety from imported seed. Fine plants, grown cool in 2-inch pots, ready For immediate shipment. Price, $4.00 per 100. Peter Henderson & Co. -SHAMROCK-i Fine 2-in., the real Irish green. $2.00 per ■ 100; 2H-in. S3.50 per 100; 1-in. miniatures ■ in pots. S2.00 per 100. I Special rates on thousand lots ■ Cash. ple( ■ SHAMROCK In One, Two and Four-inch Pots and Pipes. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road : 312 The Florists' Exchange New England States Worcesto', Mass. Good Trade Worcester florists report ^ business during the past week as very satisfactory. The trade on Wasliington's Birthday was exceptionally good. This perhaps is due to decorations for several parties, and also to the good weather, which has let ■the people get out and do their own se- lecting. There has also been a steady run on funeral work. All those con- nected with the floral trade, either grow- ers or retailers, agree that ail they need now to keep business up in good shape is plenty of sunshine and less stormy weather. Bandall Flower Shop reports as hav- ing done a big business on Washington's Birthday. There was an extra large sale of Violets, especially bunches which sold for about $1, as this size seems to hit the fancy of customers. Midgley & Co. decorated at the Wash- ington's Birthday party held at the Worcester Automobile Club on Monday evening. Decorations were furnished for sixty tables. Red and white Carnations, with green, arranged in baskets and vases were used. Members and friends of the Worcester County Horticultural Society met last Thursday to listen to an illustrated lec- ture given by J. Lewis Ellsworth, presi- dent of the Worcester Chamber of Com- merce. The subject was "Co-operation and Marketing as Seen in Europe." Mr. Ellsworth has for a long time been be- fore the public eye in regard to his mar- keting. Through earnest efforts and popularity he has reached the head of the Chamber of Commerce. Next Thurs- day, the ninth of the Winter meetings of the society will be held. M. C. M. Pawtucket, R. I. In spite of the cold and rough weather, trade among the florists has been very good. A number of receptions took place and the call for cut flowers and plants for decorations was quite brisk. John Paterson, Ashton, has been kept quite busy the past week with funeral orders. James C. Potter has been appointed by the city couucil of Pawtucket as park commissioner to serve three years, and Frank O'Eeilly to act as tree warden for one year. Neil Ward, Barl St., Lonsdale, has fiJed a claim with the Adams Express Co., for the amount of a shipment of plants from White Marsh, Md. Mr. Ward claims the plants were frozen in transit. A number of the local florists had de- signs for the funeral of former Alderman D. F. McCarthy, one of Providence's most prominent citizens. Men from the State Board of Agricul- ture and the tree wardens of the Black- of the brown tail moth, fested the trees in this section 1 number of years. G. A. Providence, R. I. Business this past week has been ex- ceptionally good; a heavy death list, several large funerals, some teas and dances all calling for their share of flow- ers. Carnations and Roses still remain scarce with the prices very firm, but with the bulb stock coming in well and in large quantities there has been plenty of stock to work with. Ben Warendorff of New York was in the city on Sunday and Monday visiting friends. O'Connor had the casket cover for the Spink service at Pawtuxet; several thou- sand Violets were used. T. J. Johnston and Maurice Miller had several large designs for the Milner serv- ice at Moosup, Conn. Jess Tataglia of Almy's greenhouses has been having trouble with his water supply, which was entirely cut off this week by freezing. To save his stock of Violets and Azaleas he had to lay a thousand feet of hose and draw his water from another source. Schloss Bros., the ribbon house of New York, had a salesman calling on the trade Tuesday. Chappell had a decoration of Smilax for the Masonic Temple Monday. Prepare for Easter Make Up for Easter Be watchful — consider the cold weather we had all over the country, there will be an increasing demand for plants this Easter — more than ever before; especially AZALEA INDICA, LILIES, SPIRAEAS, HYDRANGEAS, CINERARIAS, HYACINTHS, TULIPS and DAFFODILS; therefore, leave your order in time. It is time to get busy, for Easter is near; The birds are singing to bring us good cheer. And this is the sweet message of their song: That Aschmann has plants Tor which buyer; Azaleas covered with blossoms, bulbs radiar Araucarias perfect, Palms stately and nea Ferns sturdy and green. Lilies gleaming a The stock is complete the prices are right There's no time to be lost, wise florists all hurry To buy the best, and save money and worry. I bright; FERNS and PALMS Look what bargains we can offer you good and cheap: NEPHROLEPIS and SCOTTII, 5, 5H, 6, 7-in., 35c., 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c. and gl.O FICUS Elasdca (Rubber Plant). 4-in.. 5, 5H. 6, 7-in. pots, 25c., 35c., 40c., 50c., 75c. ARECA lutescens (Palms). 4-in., made up of 3 plants, 25c. COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in., 2Sc. KENTIA Forsterlana and Belmoreana. Made up or single plants, 5%, 5J^-in. pots, 40c., SOc, eOc, 76c. KENTIA Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs. 65 to 75 inches high, S4.00 to S5.00. - FERNS for dishes, assorted, 2K-in., S4.00 per 100. PRIMULA obconica, in ) 15c.; 61^-in., 83.00 per d PRIMULA Chinensis. CINERARIA Hybridum."^ Our so known strain; right for Easter bloom, showing color now, 4-in., 15c.; SJ-^-in., Sl.OO. $1.25 to S1.50. LILIUM mulHflorum. We have the best of Japan's production; specially raised for us in Japan; the true raultiflorum raised from 9, 10, 11 size bulbs, 5H and 6-in. pots, medium height, plant having 5 to 10 buds on a plant, 10c. per Dud; plants having up to 5 buds, 12c. per bud. RHODODENDRONS. 12-in. tubs, best varieties, full of buds. 81.50 to S2.00. BEGONIA lumlnosa. Full of flowers. 5H-ln. pots, 25c. to 35c. Our celebrated, pure white Moonvine, the 2"^-in., right HYDRANGEA Otaksa, in buds, now for Easter trade, 5H, 6. 7-in., 3, 4, 5, shoots to a plant, staked up, 35c., 40c.. 50c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS, General de Vibray, bright rose; Mme. E. Mouiliere, best white, bH. e-in., 36c., 50c., 7Sc. HYACINTHS of our own importation. Make large spikes; Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse, best white; King of the Blues, best dark blue; Grand Maitre, best lavender blue. When in bloom for Easter sale, $12.00 per 100. TOURNESOL TULIPS. Best double red and yellow variegated; Murillo, rose; Imperator Rubrum, bright red double; - Couronne d'Or, double y3low. New, three bulbs planted in a 4-in. pot, $15.00 pi ' ' ' one week before Easter. , $15.00 per 100 i DAFFODILS, Von Slon. Best double yello NARCISSUS bulbs, planted in 5H to 6-in. p( pots. In bloom one week befoi While we pay the highest price for iths. Tulips, etc., from Hollj :heaper than we do, and we e e is no profit in it for us fo ^ Hyaci three double-nosed S3.00 per doz. Bulbs Id^wide reputation, now rea Bear in mind we are Headquarters for Azalea Plants AZALEAS rOR EASTER TRADE We are the only im- rters of AZALEAS, , pots, 60c., 75c., .25, $1.50 to S Vervaineana. large flowering, 5- egated. 5H-in., 60c., 7.5c., Sl.OO, $1.25, 81.60, to 82.00; Niobe and Deutsche Perle, best double white; Princess of India, double varie- ' De Scliryveri- , double vari or out of pots. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Wesf Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower, Importer and Shipper of Pot Plants Bridgeport, Conn. Notes The weather still holds unfavor- able. Over a foot of snow the last week, and several small falls since, has greatly hindered trade, yet business is very good. St. Valentine's Day sales were somewhat blocked by a severe ' ' " Ernest Zurfluh of Stratford ave. has t only been open here a short time, but reports business as being very satisfac- tory. Park Gardens and Flower 'Shop off Main St., is showing some fine double Daffodils. The owners bad a large num- ber of corsages to furnish for a ball at the Stratfield Hotel, on Feb. 23. John Beck & Son, Main St., also re- port trade as being unusually good at this time of the year. They had the decorations at a dinner and ladies' nigit reception of the Algonquin Club which consisted of palms, and Bay trees. Their funeral orders have kept them very busy. J. Horan & Son had a Washington Birthday dinner party to furnish for at the Country Club. Large table baskets were used as centerpieces, filled with pink and. white Carnations. They have also bad* several large funeral designs, one being a large cross of several hun- dred Killamey Roses. Julius Keck, Brooklawn, is also cut- ting some fine double Daffodils. His Car- nations are not blossoming very well at present owing to the cloudy weatber. Rob't Hawkins, Main St., had a deco- ration at the State Armory on Feb. 23, for tbe Letter Carriers' Convention. G. C. .Bouton & Son, Myrtle ave., re- port brisk trade. They had a large number of wedding bouquets to furnish for several weddings last week, also flow- ers for a reception. The new show house stock. Their new pink Carnation Ex- quisite is attracting a great deal of atten- tion wherever it is shown and tbe de- mand for it is greater than the supply. P. B. B. Madbury, N. H. ■W. H. Elliott's Greenhouse Wrecked There was a bad wreck here on Saturday, Feb. 14, which carried away 400ft. of the large greenhouse at Rose Farm, making a loss of $5000. It hap- pened at 12.20 noon, when every one was at dinner, which was very lucky, as five or six men were working there just before 12 o'clock. The cause, as near as can be found out, was the snow and a gale at 70 miles an hour which drifted the snow upon the roof about 5ft. deep. There was an extra heavy squall a little after 12, which caused the posts to buckle and down came the roof under the weight of snow. Luckily, George Elliott got in from New York at 11 o'clock, and was right on the job, as be saved the rest of the house from going down by rush- ing the men into the part which was about to fall, and putting in pipes under it. This stopped it before any more went down, then a temporary end was put up as quickly as possible in order to keep the rest of the house from freezing. It was slow work, as most of the men were afraid that the rest of the house would fall on them. The temperature has been very low here for two weeks — not above 10 below at any time, and as low as 28 below on the 12th and 13th inst. It is pretty hard fighting wind, snow and the low temperature. Everything in the damaged part of the house is a total loss but the rest of the house is all right and growing as well as ever. W. H. Elliott came up from Boston on Saturday night to view the damage and see what was wanted to make repairs. The work of cleaning up was started on Monday morning, and the new part will be erected as soon as the required material arrives. It was lucky that it happened in the day time, lucky there was no one killed or injured, and that no more came down. W. H. E. Carnation Measure We are today in receipt of the unique Carnation flower measure which Kroe- schell Bros. Co. of Chicago has made so noted. This company will gladly send one of these handy measures to any per- son applying for same. I February 28, 1914. The Florist's Exchange S13 Geraniums S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle and others. 2i^-in., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Wi Mme. Salleroi, Rose Ge- raniums, Stocks, Helio- trope, Asparagus Spren- geri, Double and Single Alyssum, Forget-Me-Not, Vinca Variegata and Lan- tanas, strong, out of 23^-in., I2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. Pansies, Daisies (Bellis), Fprget-Me-Not and Wall- flowers, ready to bloom for Easter. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Seedlings, $2.50 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Hardy Ivies. Strong, 4-in., 4 to 5 ft., 3 to 4 runners, $8.00 per^ioo, $75.00 per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids and Big Boston. Fine plants, $1.00 per iooo,$8.50 per 10,000. TOMATO PLANTS. Ready for transplanting, all kinds, $1.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two yearsold, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT »S.'r GERANIUMS Our own hybrids, enlarged flowers, monster Collection A. 12 Selected varieties $2.00. PANSIES Ouroilt Edge strain, monster blossoms, strong ield-grown seeahngs, 4 leaves or more, S3.00 per 1000, or $25.00 for 10,000. 3ERANIUM SEEDS. Our own hybrids. Tr. pkt. Sl.OO. ?ANSY SEEDS. Our Gilt Edge strain. Tr. I View, Cal. i Exchange GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings pine lot of Poitevine ready for shipment. SIS.OO per 1000. her varieties ready second week in March. ' ir Rrnuin ■ ^4 Ruby Stree<, T Drown, LANCASTER, PA. Givecredit where credit Is due- GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings tliat make plants quick are the le are of this kind, good "gu;." lj°i Decoration Day sales. A fresh batch ready Nutt, S12.50 per 1000; Rlcard and Poitevine, SIS.OO per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR. LancasJer, Pa. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange Geraniums S. A. NUTT. Strong, 2)i.in., 12.00 per 100. ^ $18.00 pet 1000; 3-in.. $25.00 per 1000. RICARD and BUCHNER. 2K-in., J2.2S per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 3-in., $25.00 per 1000. Cash. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries „ MONROE. N. Y. Write them yon read this adTt. In the Exehanse Spiraea Gladstone nMnMnMnMnMnMni Spiraeas for Easter or Decoration Day All Sound and Dormant Roots From Cold Storage PEACH BLOSSOM. The color is delight- ful son mnk; free-flowering ; growing as Doz. 100 lOOO freely as the white types $1.25 $8.00 $75.00 QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Soft sheU pink . . 1.25 8.00 75.00 ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA 1.00 6.00 55.00 COMPACTA MULTIFLORA 1.00 6.50 62.00 GLADSTONE. Enormous spikes of pure white flowers 1-00 6.00 55.00 QUEEN OF (HOLLAND. One of the fin- est ; grand florists' variet\ 1-25 8.00 75.00 JAPONICA 75 5.25 50.00 ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th Street, New York City I Rare Bargains in Spencer Sweet Peas Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Club Lecla. Mr. Gir do like s it by using the get for his boil- they always iidi this Summer having gone several additional to make room for heavily in for some or tne newer onea. At 7.30 p.m. the meeting was about ready to begin, with a record breaking attendance from the wrong side, but by eight o'clock the usual four-fifths of the membership was on hand and a good- ly number of visitors along with them. The new president was in the chair and the first blood of the evening was shed over the co-operative buying. Some fered by the the following bufl" with pink edge; me Spencer surpluses direct from a leading and rdiable California ^ower, same stoi ,ig seed houses: As long as the stock lasts. I wdl send, m quantit.« from one p^ nSnnlnr varieties for SI 75 Dcr lb.: Asta Ohn, best lavender; Mrs. i.(o pe — F.Hward. maimificent scarlet; Geor4e 1 ■ Phyllis Unwln. _ h salmon: King Edward, magnificent ; mine; Mrs. SanJiey, black-seeded white. ui^.t-.^., ci nr Highest Grade Mi«ure ?f.BestJP_enc«^^^^d faradl^se^Re^^ fb^.-^'Xirgood. clVan seed, and ..'include 8c. per lb. for postage Reference: Bank of Avoca. Sweet Pea Specialist. :: AVOCA. N. Y. and Mrs. Alfred Watldos, /'^OLDEIM GATE DAHLIA WM. A. FINGER. JR. Acknowledged by commercial men and the p' Garden or Floral wjkjju^h olass^bnng^s ^4h^g--J-„jj "„, 3^ igU, arieties disseminated by list ofother standard ' ..H.,sui,. iiicKsville,L.I.,N.Y. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS All booked till February. Next crop ready to ship February 20 to 25 FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. ending goods into this section were handled without gloves, and after a great deal of discussion pro and con, the committee offered a recommendation that the mem- bers throw their trade as much as pos- firms who have offered us get It, that - --- The flowers shown were all good. Chas. H. Herr had a vase of Beacon that would have won any or all of the medals at Cleveland. B. F. Barr & Co.'s vase of Alma Ward, extra well done. W, B. Girvin had Pink Delight, Mrs. C. W. "Ward, White Wonder, Gloriosa and Bea- , con, all in fine shape. H. D. Rohrer had I a vase of his Scarlet Wonder which is proving to be a very good , sort. Rudolf Nagel had " Pink attraction of the the vase of Mrs, •is keeping Snapdragons. of . sible Akehurst, which ndard it established the" Cleveland Show. A. M. HERR. embership sticker le local de have offered us a line This was followed by a paper on the Cleveland meeting and Carnation show by A. M. Herr. The president had too much business for the meeting to allow any discussion. He called for a report from the committee to arrange with our local traction company to carry cut regular Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Horl. Society The eighth annual dinner of the Nas- sau County Horticultural Society was held on Thursday night, Feb. 19, at nstead of exp _„ _ _ pelled to wait for This committee reported gress and anticipates a favorable re- \.' Question box feature was installed __ _ _ id friends, including a ber from New York and elsewhere down to the goodly repast provided, .,_ of President H. Gaut, bly filled by Bx-President W. Everitt, who cordially welcomed i to the dinner. Grace was then said ■ the Rev. J. W. Gammack, and ajl ttled down to the business of the even- g: that of having a good time. After e dinner, when the cigars were going fine style, Mr. Everitt called upon thr nitio and presented diamond scarf-pin^ in recog- president du TM [XCBANfiE-'itH ml up-to-Datc Dissolution of Partnership The partnership of Spiwak & Newman of Woodside, L. I., has been dissolved from the 17th of February. William Spiwak is now continuing the business under the name of William Spiwak successor to Spiwak & Newman. FOR SALE Two Greenhouses A comfortable dwelling and barn with several acres of land at East River, Connecticut, near New Haven. See "Classified" Column. Paul M. BuUerworth, Harlford, Conn. COLEUS Golden Bedder, VerschaffeltU, etc., 10 varieties. AGERATUM SteUa Gurney. SNAPDRAGON Giant White. BEGONIAS, Flowering. VERBENAS, Hybrid IVlixed. All of above from 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100; 300 for S5.00. GERANIUMS. Nutt, Doyle, Poitevine; strong, 3-in. pots, S5.0O per lOO. E. A. WALLIS a CO.. - BorUn, N. J. 514 The Florists' Exchange Grand Spring Exhibition Under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,S00 in Premiums ^^ march zist to zsth, isi^ Are you preparing to exhibit ? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules will be issued shortly Telephone, 7362 Madison Square JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York Some Excellent =STOCK= 3^ Primula obconica. and bloom. 2H Primula obconica 3^ Cinerarias. Choice mixed. , 2^ Cinerarias. Choice mixed . 2>| Asparagus Plumosus 3 Asparagus Plumosus 3 Asparagus Hatcheri 2J^ Asparagus prengeri 3J^ Asparagus Sprengeri 2}4 Abutilon Savitzii 2}i Coleus. Red and yellow 6 Dracaena Indivisa 2}i Feverfew. Little Gem.. 2i4 Fuchsias. Double and Single 2.75 2M Heliotrope. 3 kinds 2.75 Many kinds 3.00 .20.00 r&nds. 2.75 2.75 25.00 vmca vari^ateo White and Yellow Marguer- of Stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO 3. BRYAN. Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON. NEW JERSEY CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted Cuttings of the best commercial varieties. Ask for list of prices, TRUE SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON Rooted Cuttings, S15.00 per 1000, S2.00 per 100; Fine 2;4-in. stock, S4.00 per IBO, S35.00 per 1000. Cash, please. BUOOLF NAGEl. 515 S. West EndAve., lAKCASTIR.PA. NOWISTHETIME,-J--r, Pa. Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, $5.00 pei lUO $46.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J.CHINNICKJRENTON,N.J. Ueciliruelly— Saw U In the Kxchance :e past year. Mr. Brown responded -ew words, and tlianked the mem- tfor their loyal support during his of office. Everitt then presented the toast- r of the evening, Franlc Bowne. ably took the helm and eaker to speaker, until laining to gardening in .u ueen touched upon. Everitt was presented with the Wells-Totty gold medal for Chrys- anthemums won by him at the last Fall show. The silver medal was won by Alexander IWackenzie, Highland Falls, N. Y., and will be forwarded to him. Letters of regret at absence were read from A. IMackenzie and others. The speakers included the rollowing gentlemen: Austin J. Shaw, Josepn H. Sperry, Harry A. Bunyard, "W. A. Sperl- ing, C. McTaggart, from New York; Rev. J. W. Gammach, J. H. Everitt, J. C. Cocks, W. R- Kinnear, J. F. Johnson, Dr. Connelley, J. S. Davis, F. J. Under- bill, Chas. T. IMcCarthy and Mr. Part ridge, each of Glen Cove; Arthur Her rington, Morristown, N. J.; L. C. Ortiz Andy Wilson, of New Jersey. M. James Duthie, Oyster Bay; W. Stewart, West- chester; R. Angus, Tarrytown. Songs were rendered by Chas. Plumb and T. Twigg of Glen Cove, and A. 'WU son of N. J. The_ singing of "Auld Lang Syne steered from s all topics appei brought . enjoyable Secy HARRY JONES, Cor The montlily Ueeting' This was held at Pembroke Hall, Gle Cove, on Wed. Feb. n_ at 2 n.m._ Prps dent Gaut H. Totty and Geo. J. W Everitt, Chas pot Primula mala- man ; 6 Gardenia sprays Freesia Hy Jones. Elected Honeyman, Glen Cove. Mr. Wil York State Dept. of Agn son of Ne ture, will lecture on "^Hbm at the April meeting. It t Floral Clubs. Cha N. J., the coming flow^ He also offered silver and bronze medals for of tlie new pink Chrysanthemum Meudon at the next Fall Show. Andy Wilson of ffered a special prize of $25 for the Fall sh. Exhibits for the March 12 spikes Antirrhinumr spikes Gladiolus (mixed neeting will 1 (mixed); , , 50 single V ay ui Peter Henderson I a visitor. The next me. leld at Pembroke Hall, Gl ed., March 11, at 2 p. HARRY JONES, Cor. Sec Questions [xctiange Readers are Asked to Solve Growers of Cacti ^^'e have ral . for names of growers of Cacti and it will be to the interest of any such to send us their names and addresses. One party wishes to purchase for a college, another for a private collection. A subscriber would like to have one or more addresses of landscape gardeners in Chicago who would be willing to teach the drawing of landscape plans. If gentlemen in this line will communicate with The Florist,?' Exchange we will gladly furnish the address of the in- Champion Florist Roller Skater J. J. Timmey, buyer in the employ of F. P. Wolfinger, 883 Broad St., Newark, N. J., at present holds five Eastern cham- pionships. Harry Riedel of Badgley, Rie- dd & Meyer, New York, is his manager. In a recent match at Briglitoii Beach Mr. Timmey beat the world's three mile Roller Skating record by making the dis- tance in 8m. 32s. While making this record he fell, cutting his knees and J. J. Timmey in Action hand, losing ttree quarters of a 1< being very plucky, he finished by one quarter of a lap ahead of 1 ponents The former record of 8m 49s was established by Harry Bank of Bridge- port, Conn., in 1909. If there is any one in the trade who wouM like to take on a match with him Mr. Timmey wonld be very pleased to hear of it. Mr. Timmey is a familiar figure among the wholesale florists on 2Sth St., New York, as he comes to New York two or three times a day on busi- ness. J. M. W. E. P. TKACEY, Pres. A Thousand Dollar Rose Trophy A great Rose competition will take place at the Panama-Pacific Interna- tional Exposition at San Francisco, Cal. The competition is for the best new Rose raised from seed, not a "sport" and is open to all the world. Hugh' Dickson, Belfast, Ireland, and Samuel McGredy & Son, Portadown, Ireland,' have entered their novelties; also Sou pert and Netting of Luxemburg, on the Franco-German frontier; and Pernet-Ducher of Lyons. Rose plants from these sources are al- ready on their way to San Francisco. Among our own home growers to be represented will be Charles H. Tottv and E. G. Hill. At least ten acres will be given over to the display of horticultural products, aside from the sixty-five acres of the expo.'^ition grounds. CANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, h me grown, st ongdonn., tubas 82.00 to S6.00 p cr 100. Our Selection . Fine sorts, S2.50 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO. Fer r^ 2H-iuehpot. Asparagus Sprengeri. Achyranthes. 6 sorts. Rooted Cut Afteratum. Blue and white. Rooted Coleus. 25 Rooted Cuttings. . English Ivy. SH-inch pots Feverfew. Double white. Rooted Cut- Fuchsias. Double and s agle. Rooted 2>i- German Ivy. Rooted Cuttings Heliotrope. Light and dark. Rooted Cuttings Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- salTia Splendens Rooted Cut tinita. . Stevi3 Compacta . Tradescontia WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. GIvecredltwherecreditlsduG — Mention Exchann SNAPDRAGON! GROWN FROM CUTTINGS Buxton's Silver PinI everblooming Whi PHELPS BROS. Flowers all Winter. Strong, well-established plants, ready to start off at once. S4.00 pet GODFREY CALLAS. Only a R-'crHftHFOlif, Norwalk, CONI GERANIUMS Nul per 100. tlS.OO per 1000. La Favorl (Double White), $2.25 per 100, 120.00 per I0( Rlcard, PoUevlne, J. Vlaud, i2.50 per 1( J24.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVIES. Field grown, fine, strong >i bushy. 4 to 5 feet, 16.00 per 100. J50.00 per 10( CANNA BULBS King Humbert, J3.50 p 100, $30.00 per 1000. Queen Cliariotte, Sou d'A. Crozy, A. Bouvier, Egandale; true name. $2.00 per 100. $17 00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END, N. I^ American Camatioi PRICE. $3.30 A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. d 9 it> S niiar.0 S>r«Bl Npw »"•■- P. WELCH, Seo.-Treas. THOS TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWER! No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, telephone ma.n^tst ALBANY, N. Y. February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 515 #####^^^#^##^######## # Select Cut Flowers i Carnations, American Beauties, Tea Roses, Sweet Peas and Bulbous Stock of All Kinds in Lar^e Quantities M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Phones, 3870-3871 Madison Square # r:^^^^^^. the Exchange NEW YORK. Feb. 25.~On Saturday of last week business in the wholesale cut flower market was moderately ac- tive, but there was little or no advance in prices. On Monday there was a con- siderable increase in the volume of busi- Carnations advanced in price slow market, with the stroi]_ ilities of still more unfavorable condi- ions before the close of the week. Am. Beauty Roses are in rather small upply, however; today they the other grades at corresponding prices. The supply of Tea Roses is rather larger today and the demand less. Pink and White Killarney, My Maryland and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, top grade blooms, are sell- ing at about 8c. each; Killarney Queen, Richmond, Lady Hillingdon, Milady, Sun- burst and Bulgarie at 10c. each, with occasional sales at 12c. for choice selec- tions of the last; Brides and Bridesmaid, 6c. to 8c. ; Chatenay, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Mock, 10c. to 12c. each. No. 2 grade blooms of the several varieties are selling at from $2 to $3 per 100 according to the variety. Carnations are in moderately large supply, and today they Cattleya orchids of all grades iving in considerable numbers een nipped by the frost during tran 'he Winter-flowering varieties are s ig- all the way from 25c. per c for the low grade flo short stems, up to $1 for the flowers on long si --. - a supply of the Wi] Peas : " " ' qui1 50c of the ellin eptional; medium grade rrom 25c. to 35c., and small 10c. to 20c. Longiflorum L rather small supply, but as particular demand for these le, they are selling in gener $10 100. ■ing fairly well at from $1.50 $2.25 per doz. bunches. The moderate supply of Violets is moving very slowly indeed, since the street selling is pro- hibited by the inclemency of the weather; the range of price for these is from lOc to 25c. per 100 for doubles, the single variety Princess of Wales, 20c. to 40c., and Gov. Herrick, 10c. to 15c. In bulbous stock, aside from that al- ready mentioned, there is a large supply of Daffod: '-^-'- "= ^ -" '-- white Narcissus at" about' 20 for the best. Narcissus poeti ather orrespondmg de- •ibes market con- . The continued ;r is playing hob Lentem Days Are upon us. But they hold no terrors for the up-to-date florist. Everything here in money-making cut stuff and room for more. We are ready to take orders for pot and cut Lilies for Easter. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51West28tliSt., NEW YORK Phones Madison Square 325>5Se2.5S83 Growers desirovs of making a change will find our records interesting. Out-of-town orders carefully attended to oth to the^ supply and the over. The supply of other wever, is showing a perceptible all along the line,, and prices I and sho also Ion 15c specials. Abc.^^ .... .- .general list, Pink Killarney predo.minat- Carnations are apparently the only scarcity, and in many' instances there are scarcely enough to meet all require- ments. The general scale is 4c. and 5c., with Gorgeous and Mrs. C. Edward ad-v need tight 40c 50c., shy. "Valley is moving even- ly, while Gardenias are not in great demand, the supply is light. Formosum Ulies are in good supply at 10c. and 12%c. Callas '- -— ' freely. Sweet Peas are abundant; both „.i and the new Spencer varieties are to' be had in excellent fori selling at from 40c. to n.5( The demand is good but uneq ippl; per 100. Bulb stock plentiful. Tulips, inch. Violets are hanging on at buyer's figures. Asparagus plumosus is snapped up quickly. BOSTON, Feb. 24. — Prices of flowers throughout the greater part of the p^st week were rather unsatisfactory. The demand was light in most cases.. There is a plentiful supply of all kindj!. _of 100, while old ,.i..L.. ..^.r Queen, but only a few of the dealers are handling these varieties. Carnations in all good and fancy stock are not plentiful, in fact, there has not 53 WEST 28fh ST. Telephone 7362 1 JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK ■WMOL,ESA.LE WHOUBSAUE Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley sie The Florists' Exchange 54W.2a'^5T. NEW VORK I read this advt. SWEET PEAS SPENCER Winter-Flowering OF EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY Lilac, Carnations, Roses, Lilies Lily of the Valley, Smilax And a full line of all bulbous stock WILLIAM P. PORD riopist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, M&dlson SquEire 5355 ; credit ia due— Mention Exchao We Satisfy the Producer We Please the Consumer We can handle more stock to the entire satisfaction of both grower and retailer. Place your confidence in us — rely on our motto: "We Never Disappoint." Our past record is our guarantee. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephones.iMadlson Sq. IS.SSIO GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street ,2^i.c„1t^^S^r.sau.r. NEW YORK advt. Id the Exchange WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th street NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallilowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere yni help all aroand I Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City is Years* Experience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square, 1912. Give credit where credit la doe — Mention Exchange Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 130 West 28th St. New York Telephones: Madison Square 4626-4627 Will help all aronnd if you mention the Exchange but nothing compared v, of this stocli there ha; market in years past at 1 3 $4 per 100. if the market dth all other no complaint. : demand supply of lot brisk. little; the nainly of ply of green large supply al°y '^°™ e of the past few days is e injured the Florida sup- stock. There is also a of outdoor-grown bulb Southern States that usu- to come into this market nd of February, Forcing Lilies for Easter I should like to have you tell me whether you think my Lilies will be in for Easter. At the present writing they are about Tin. tall, pots well filled with roots. I am giving them a night tem- perature of 65 deg. and from 70 deg. to 80 deg. during the day. Nearly all are giganteums. Kindly tell me if I should run the house warmer at night and whether it is advisable to use nitrate of soda and what proportion of the soda to use.— B. F., Vt. — Judging from your description, the Lilies should be in bloom for Easter un- der present temperature easily. Watch their growth and bud development and decrease or increase heat accordingly. If the soil is rich already, nitrate of soda need not be necessary, or any fertilizer. The answer depends on the soil. If used, dissolve nitrate of soda in the proportion of one teaspoonful to three gallons of water,^ and use on the soil, not on the plant itself. My giganteum Lilies are about 4in. above the surface of the soil, and well rooted. How much heat will I have to give them from now on so to have them in for Easter, and what top dressing should I apply if using sheep manure? — B. S., N. J. — Give the Lilies a temperature of 60 deg. to 65 deg. at night, and 65 deg. to 75 deg. during the day. Watch the Lilies and increase or diminish heat ac- cording to their development. A spread of sheep manure about one halt inch thick will be sufficient. , Scale on Evergreen I enclose a spray of an evergreen cov- ered with some kind of scale. Will you kindly inform me, through The Ex- change, the cause, effect, and the rem- edy?—J. W. G., N. Y. The evergreen is the Chinese Arbor- vitffi, Thuya Orientalis. The effect of scale is to weaken whatever it is on by sucking out the sap from it. Anything oily will kill scale. Kerosene emulsion is used for deciduous trees and shrubs, but for evergreens, whale oil soap is pref- erable, and is quite effective. Spray it before growth starts. If it needs it give it another dose in Autumn, when its growth for the season has hardened. Roses from Cuttings What method do the leading Kose growers pursue to grow Roses from im- mature wood cuttings during the months of June, July and August? — C. H. A., Pa. — I do not understand just why you want to propagate Roses in the Summer months from immature wood when good new wood will ripen so easily and quickly at that time, and may generally be easily obtained in quantity then. Cut- tings may be rooted at that time in a cool greenhouse in the sand if they are well cared tor as regards shade, air and water ; a little bottom heat would be an advantage if it can be given. Or a hotbed may be made outdoors, sheltered from the strong sunshine, and the cut- tings may be inserted here with success if well cared for. If the object is to in- crease stock of some new or scarce va- riety rapidly they may be budded upon plants that you have of other varieties. This is the quickest and best way to work up stock in the Summer. Ebee Holmes. European Myrtle an ge whicl Carolina. No doubt all the general series of the South keep it. but the named catalog it. There may be flo] near at home who keep it, but we ] S. A. F. "Proceedings" The "Proceedings of the Twenty-ninth Annual Convention of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Hor- ticulturists" for the year 1913, has now been published. Here will be found full reports of the speeches at the business meetings, together with the many spe- cial reports sent in by the committees. It is remarkable, looking backward, to see how many of the subjects that formed the items of discussion at the convention at Minneapolis last August, are now ac- complished facts or are well on their way TELEPHONES— Madison Squ 167 and 4468 J. K. ALLEN, I06 -WEST 38t:h ST., IVE'W YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL WE GLAD TO COSRESPOND WITH YOU Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 517 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main Out-of-town orders carefuliy attended to. Give us a trial. GutFlower Exchange sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL, Jr.. Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 25th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. D. Y. Mellis. Pres. Robt. G. WUson. Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commlssioa Dealers in Cut ^Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florlsta 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 M, of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street TeI.4591Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones { ™^| | Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28t!i Street, New Yorit City Telephone, 2515 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them you read thla advt. in the Bxcbange WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 26tti Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE Untqal Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bircbange HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^**= 'li^Siror VALLEY ^'-^o^^n.AND CARDCNIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. ^U^^^SM. 105 W. 28th St.. New York Charles Schen ck Frank H. Traendly TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 7416 Madison Square BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOl-,ESAL,B FfUORISTS. Consienments Solicited di3onsi es. 2200 and 2201 Madison i Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, Teb. 25, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday 20.00 t " S^:^::::::::::::::: 8.00 t 3.00 t 2.00 1 ^t°Hiu1n,don 2.00 6.00 \% 2.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward Mme. Abel Chatenav 4.00 4.00 6.00 HybridumandCroweinum::::::: .60 %?S.^i= '•■'-''- .10 .12 G^l', ISen and bioiie' per 1000. '. '. .60 CARNATIONS— C Pink. Red.. Yellow and v White Pink. ^andVir.'. ♦Fancy (•The HiBheBt Grades of Sfd Varieties.) Novelties.... Forget-Me-Not. per bunch. Freesia, per bunch.. Hyacinths. Lilac, per buncD.... Lilies, Longiflorum. Pansle; Orchids, Cattleyas. Cypripediums, Smilax, per doz. strings Stocks Sweet Peas, ordinary.per doz. bunch Sweet Peas, Spencers,per doz. bunch .76 to 1.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 2.00 to 3 00 3.00to 4.00 All the new and standard riv/wtw Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 West 28lh SL, New York Telaohones, Madison Squarejlni P.J.SMITH Successor to JOHN 1. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist A fiiiir line' of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Te.ephones{i«^}Mads„nsc,u„e Qut Flowcrs bI Wholesalc George CSiebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city. Ordiids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnations Personal Attention — Consignments Solicited^ Satisfaction Guaranteed GIvecreditwherecreditlsdue — UeDttonEiscbange Walter R.Siebre€ht Co. I.C WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLODISTS 114 W«st 28th Street, New York •PHONE 1145 MADISON SQUARE Facifities for the Handling of your Stock UNSURPASSED ecredit 1b due — Mention Ehccbaaire B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York V I r> f F X Q CARNATIONS " 1 Vf 1.1 r^ 1 O AND ROSES Shii Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th St., NEW YORK Will help all around If yea mentloa the Louis M.Noe LouisA. Noe WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Mathew Sampson, Ir., Manager. Tel. 7S6 Mad. la. American Beauties a Specially THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W 26th St, NEW YORK GIvecredltwherecredltlBdoe— Mention Hichange Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY SIiq>pii% orders given personal attan- tion and satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SUNN, New York City February 25 was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten period which will end at Easter. To the kind hearted, unselfish, and thoughful, fully as many ways, in a great city like ours, will sug- gest themselves for the uses of flowers, during this period as during the rest of the year. The poor, the sick, the de- spondent, and the despairing are always with us, and surely flowers were given, and intended to put a little cheer into the lives , of these, our fellow men. The International Flower Show Com- mittee held its regular weekly conference at the Grand Central Palace in this city on Tuesday afternoon. Lawrence W. Kervan of The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., on Thursday morn- ing of last week took the express train for Welaka, Putnam Co., Florida, where he will remain for several months. Mr. Kervan for a number of years has been accustomed to spend his Winters in Florida, and his many friends in the wholesale flower district may well con- gratulate him upon going South in time to escape the present inclement weather. 518 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLIORTH CO. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Glvecredit wberecredit Is due — Mention Exchange ROSES=CARN ATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Pricea quoted are by the hundred i Providence Feb. 24, 1914 Feb. 24, 1914 J. I-I. Small & Son, 1153 Broadway, recently demonstrated in their store win- dow by a large and well arranged group of Primula obconica, the effectiyeness of the grandiflora type of this plant in deco- ] rations where a low growing plant is de- sirable. In the companion window was | also shown the artistic use of single • Dutch Hyacinths in mossed pans. | Some very handsome Amaryllis blooms were recently noted at the Growers' Cut Flower Co., 129 W. 28th St., also two of the newer and better varieties of varie- gated Carnations, namely Mrs. J. H. Pep- per and Majestic, two new varieties grown by Henry Weston of Hempstead, 'Fleischman. of Fifth ave. and 42d St., one day last week had a window display of Daffodils, and among the bunches of these was a placard: "Three dozen Daf- fodils for $1." The flowers looked to be of first class quality, and appeared at this popular price to be selling well. Lord & Taylor's new store at Fifth ave. and 38th st, was opened on Wednes- day of this week, and on that same day the flower department, which is in charge of W. W. Burnham was thrown open to the public, which showed its appreciation by its very liberal patronage, thus mak- ing this opening very auspicious. Among the recent callers in this city were Louis J. Eeuter of Westerly, K. I., B. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. In Sunday night, Feb. 15, it is re- ported in the daily press that the flower shop of Peter Henderson, a grand nephew of Peter Henderson, founder of the well known seed house of 37 Cortlandt St., New York City, situated at 389 Jackson ave., Jersey City, N. J., was burned out during a fire which totally destroyed the building at that number. Boston Wliolesale and Retail Florists ing othe The weather is still cold and unset- tled, with a covering of snow which is 'almost two feet deep. Washington's Birthday made slight difference to the usual everyday demand. There is quite a short supply of Carnations ; from some unknown cause the plants are not pro- ducing the same yield as has been ob- tained in former Winters. There_ is, however, a fairly good supply of all kinds of Roses. The work at the new location of the Boston Co-operative Market, 260 Devon- shire St., is well underway, and all the stalls will be ready by Friday, Feb. 27. There will be an allotment of these at 260 Devonshire St., Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. All the Park St. stallholders are asked to be present at that hour. On Saturday, Feb. 14, Norris Comley of Lexington had almost a serious loss through the heavy snowstorm. As it was, he lost about 200 large lights of glass but, with quick work by himself and his men, there was very little in- jury done to crops. He is sending to the Co-operative Market a large supply of single Violets. His Carnations are flow- ering nicely, big specialties being Beacon, Mrs. Ward, Rosette and White Enchan- Joiin McKenzie of North Cambridge has a house of Lilies which look promis- for Easter. A house of Azaleas and stock, also for Easter, look well. He had a good call for flowers at his store on Mass. aye. on St. Valentine's Day. „ , On Saturday last. Mayor Curley re- moved D. Henry Sullivan, chairman of NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses— A. Beauty, fancy— spl. l\.illarney White Killarnej Killarney Queei Lady Hillingdoi Prince dc Bulgaiit {Mrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant. Adiantum, ordinary " Farleyense. Antirrhinums, per bunch.. . . Asparagus, Callas (perdi Standard J Pink... arieties l^yellow •Fancy ? White. {•The high. J Pink. . est grades of T Red... Bta'Svars.) LveUow Daffodils Galax Leaves. Hyacinths LUac (per bunch) Lilium Longiflorum Lily of the Valley ■doz.,ordmary Mignonette, perd OrclUds— Cattleyas, per c Cyoripediums.. Pansies (per bunch) Smilax (per doz. strings).. Sweet Peas. Tulips, single. '• double Violets, single double. HOITON & HUNKEl (^ Wholasale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUP LIES Manufactiffers of WIRE DESK 18 4.00 to 6.00 : ! ! ! to i'do . to 3.00 ! to iiso BOSTON MASS. EfriiS:! WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. Q Tafts, Cardinals, Wards. Oioloe Carnations, Valley, Cattleyas, Vio- lets. Smd jar vita. Wtbmtibt fioii New England Florist Supply Co. No. 1 Gilt Letters, per 1000, $5.00 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: main, 4789 w Fort Hill, 3469 Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. We are the Headquarters for Cut Orchids and Gardenias We have the healthiest stock of Gardenias in the Country, and are now boolcing orders for young stock to be delivered in March and later. 2'^-In. pots. $10.00 per 100 3-in pote, $15.00 per 100 F. J. DOLANSKY, - 114 Market [Street, - LYNN, MASS. Uutnal Reciprocity — Saw 1 the Bxcbange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort Hill '1083-25017-25552 Write them 70a read this advt. In the Bxcbanse Street, 874. P.O. We will move March 1: to our new building 264-266 Randolph St where we will be fully equippe to take care of our ever creasing trade Four floors devoted Cut Flowers, Supplies, Gree Goods and Wire Works. Address all communicij tions after March 1st to [ 264-266 Randolph Streetj Michigan Cut ] Flower Exchangi DETROIT, MICH. I the Park and Recreation Board, /hose salary was $7500 a year. The layor said he removed Mr. Sullivan becaM he wanted a man at the head of this iiport- ant department who would incre.le its efficiency and at the same time drease the expense of maintenance. Mr.SuUi- van was superintendent of the jublii; Garden for several years before 'i be- came chairman of the Park »ard. James B. Shea, Superintendent of |arks, is said to be under consideration ,0 fill the vacancy on the Park Board. ! W. N. Craig delivered a lecte on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to the Outlook (|ab of Lexington, the membership of wli-h is mostly ladies. Mr. Craig's subje; was "Orchids and Orchid Collecting.': The gruesome tales and horrible (,Qgers which Mr. Craig described so |Vidly made some of the old ladies tremlf and one was heard to remark that s was not surprised at orchid flowers beg ex- pensive if collectors had to encouiir all these dangers. Wm. Carr, salesman at the bston Flower Exc, has been on the sit list for the past two weeks but is now We to look after his business. He is rejmng Spencer Sweet Peas, also good ama- tion flowers of the leading varietieifrom P. & W. O. John of East Bridg.'ater. Thos. Roland, in addition to Roi? and Spencer Sweet Peas, has well fl-vered and neatly grown. Genista plan also neat plants of Enca melantheia It ms stall at the Boston Flower Exc. i H. L. Cameron of North Ca.rdge has several houses devoted to Gerfiums. being sold at stall in the jos Flower Exc. by George Cartwrig^ F J. Cartwright is a new sales^n ai the Boston Flower Exc. and is h ' the flowers of F. Macrae & Sons 01 dence. R. I. ,„ * m I understand that Wm. A. M' and Frank J. McDonald have leas; sq. ft. of space at the new Bosi operative Market and wholesale commission week they are building a large ai modious ice chest. A. Leuthy of Roslindale has of plants coming a^oP^^t A/alea*'' has quite a number of °7 ."^Jf '"^Ltise have not been seen here before. " ^ of forced Lilac plants looks w an thev are coming into flower just The Florists' Exchange 519 Special Beauties i Ap^pj^ . ,„„;n„ m stronger and vou can now depend on us to fill your orders complete on stort W , ll^r vA ^T I Wi depend on us to fill your orders complete on stort lie short and medium sizes, stems 12 to 24 inches Ion?, ore in eODd supply, and 1' -*'^rss^^ SlSa^?o^I£■fin^^SsSl;:,;^r=^-* Green Dye For St. Patrick's Day 50 cents per package on each package ollowing items we can supply in quantity and represent extra yod value : CASTER and CALL3 LILIES SNAPDRAGON I Pink, white. yeUow. $2.00 per dozen. I MIGNONETTE I Large flowers, heavy, long stems. S5.00 per 100.a TULIPS pink white, yellow and other colors, $4.00 DerlOO. GARDENIAS DASIES Yellow. S3.00 per 100. White, $2.00 pc DAEFODILLS 1 double. $3.00 ai EREESIA ure white Bowers, long stems. $4.00 per 100. ACACIA . fresh supply every day. ' S2.50 perbunch- Sis 5-bbl. bales for $11.00 The best bale of clean Moss for" the money f Sphagnum Moss iilThe Leo Niessen Co, iN.W.Cor. 12th & Race Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa. Vlliolesale Prices of Cut Flowers I otherwise noted 8.00, 6.00 to 10.00 2.00; 6.00 to 20.00 2.00 6.00 to 20.00 IOjOO to 1S.0O 5.00 15.00J 8.66 to is j» NAMES AND VARIETIES No.2 No.3 Bride and Bridesmaid. . Killarney White laiarney , Killameypueen Lady Hulingdon. Mre. George Shawyer MyMaryUnd Prince de Bulgarie(Mrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilhant t-WhS!.'' I Pink.... i» (per doz.) . attuns.Inf.; idaid J P ieties ^R Ly rWhite Igh-IPink i»nRed •"•'LYeDowandvar. Daffodils . Feme, Hardy Forget-me-nots Freesla Galax Leaves . • • Gardenias (per doi.) . . 3.00 Hyacinths Lilac (per bunch) Lilium Longiflorum.. Mignonette,per doz., ordinary " per doz., fancy. . Narcissi— Paperwhite Orchids— Cattleyas, per doi.. . Pansies (per bunch) '.'.'.'.'.' Smilax (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas Tulips, single Violets, s''""''''^ 0.00 to 75.0040.00 to 6 S.OO to 35.00 20.00 to 8 5 00 to 20.00 15.00 to 2 8.00 to 12.501 8.00 to 1 6.00 to 8.00, 3.00 to 4.00 to 15.001 4.00 to 12.00 ) 15.00 6.00 t 3 15.00 . . . . t > 20.00 . . , . t 25.00 to 60.00120.00 1 3.00 2.00 to 3.nn 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 t 4.00 to 6.00 The genuine pubescens — beautiful 'sprays of brilliant golden yellow. A rarejfchoice item. Attracts the buyer looldng for something unusual. While the crop lasts: Per bunch $2.50 rOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY Green Carnation Dye 50 Cents per package S. S. Pennock-Meehan Company The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphit PHILADELPHIA— 1608-20 Ludlow St. i ^ NEW YORK WASHINGTON BALTIMORE I 117 West 28th St. 1216 H St., N. W. FrankUn & St. Paul Sts. Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers „^ Norib 13tii Street. PllllADaPtilA, PA. GlTecredltwherecredltiadnfr— lAeutlonlCicbaDge are wanted. His large palm house is stocked with plants of all sizes. H. Heubner of Groton was in town this week and had some of his new Win- ter flowering Snapdragon. His flowers of the yellow and white variety are finer than ever before and are really true flowering varieties, being at their best in January and February. He is having good success with their propagation and is booking many orders for Spring de- livery. A. N. Davenport of Watertown reports that the demand for his new Begonia Florence Davenport is quite satisfactory, and that there will be sufficient stock to fill all orders as its propagation is much easier than that of the old Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This new variety is so distinct that it can easily be detected on the cutting bench ; its sturdy growth and compact habits are pleasing features. Kidder Bros, of Waltham are having good success with their Violets. The yield during the Fall was light but they are now blooming abundantly. The firm markets 5000 flowers a day. Hannon & Son of Dorchester are hav- ing a good cut of Lilies which are in good demand. On iVTarch 27 there will be a lecture at Hort. HaU on "Nut Growing" by Prof. E. R. Lake, Washington, D. C. A letter from David Weir, who is so- journing in Florida, tells of the delight- ful weather experienced. He is much interested in the various crops growing and is having a delightful and interest- ing time. James Farquhar is improving in health in Porto Rico. A message from him a few Jays ago gave this pleasant news. H. M. Robinson & Co. report good business. Their shipping line has been good but owing to continued cold weather shipments have been hard to handle, needing' much more care than in ordinary cold weather. However they have had no losses to date. Mann Bros., who are the largest grow- ers of bulbs in this vicinity, are disposing of several varieties of Tulips. Narcissi in several varieties, Dutch Hyacinths, Lilies and, in fact, all kinds of bulbs that can be forced at this time. Their business has increased so much lately that they have now a lady bookkeeper to keep track of their sales and deliveries at their stall in the Boston Flower Ex- change. David Duncan of Arlington has a nice batch of well flowered Freesias. The flowers are handled at the Boston Co- operative Market. F. J. Dolansky of Lynn has leased stalls for eight years and ten months at the new Co-operative Market at 260 Devonshire st. R. C. LARGEST [|[/\C IN THIS HANDLER OF ■■■■■• '^ COUNTRY QUALITY THE BEST GROWN Zen or hundred bunches Previous i A statement was made in Boston notes, our issue of Feb. 21, to the effect that the Lord & Burnham Co. was building the new greenhouse at Montrose, Mass. Messrs. Hitchings & Co. of Elizabeth, N. J., write us that the statement is in- correct as it is their company which is erecting and heating this house. We gladly make this correction. Philadelphia U^holesale and Retail Florists Winter at last has made its presence felt, and seemingly for its delay has de- scended with a vengeance. Ever since St. Valentine's Day the streets have been blocked with snow, and together with al- most no sunshine and intense cold, this is seriously affecting business. Monday of this week ushered in one of the heavi- est snowfalls of the season, which, accom- panied by a low temperature, has seri- ously affected traffic. The railroads are all running behind their schedules, con- sequently shipments are much delayed. The Philadelphia Retail Florists' Asso- ciation held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, Feb. 19, at the Poor Richard Club, and despite the in- clement weather had a fair showing of members. The following nominations of officers was made for election at the March meeting: President, John C. Tra- cey ; vice-president. Siddon Pennock ; secretary, Chas. Grakelow ; treasurer, A. B. Blester. The meeting is held on the third Thursday night of the month, at the Poor Richard Club, 239 Camac st. A banner attendance is anticipated for the March meeting. Messrs. Leonard and Swartz of Lans- downe and Sharon Hill respectively, re- cently visited Boston, where Roses, we believe, were the principal attraction. Gustave Leins is one of our progres- sive retailers and is making rapid ad- vances in his location. He had a very appropriate window for Washington's Birthday shoAving a picture of the father of our country surrounded by fire arms and flowers. It attracted considerable attention. John W. Mclntyre finds the demand for Lilac is steadily increasing. He is receiving an exceptional fine lot in quan- tity. John Berger of Berger Bros, finds the Sweet Pea one of the buoyant features of the market. „ Carl Corts of the Joseph Heacoek Co. states the big twins at Roeloefs are show- ing an excellent crop of buds — Killameys of course. Among the Rose novelties the P. M. 520 The Florists' Exchange AU the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 50 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL. QlTe eredlt WBere crtdlt l» dne— Mention BidiMltf Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO. ILL Write them too read tttto tJrt. In the Biehmnite 1st. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Onlets for Ddhenf in Hie North- II. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, feb. 24, 1914 by the hundred unless otherwise noted Specials. 36-inch at 30>inch st I mention the Exchange i E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists KICHMOND. IND. Utittial Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bzchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. White and Pink KlUamey. i Mrs. Aaron Ward, special. Medium Short Mrs. Chas. Russell, special J Medium I My Maryland, special I Richmond, special Fancy ^ CUT FLOWERS AH Teksraph and Telepfaone Cfodci* Grren Prompt Attentioa n-74 East Randolph Street 1 yoo read thlj a "The Busiest House in Cliicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Please mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KUNGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE ao Bast Randolph Street CHic>\.ao Write tbem yon read thla advt. In the Exchange Co. is receiving some exceptionally fine J. L. Mock from August Doemling of Lansdowne, who is giving all the novel- ties a fair trial. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. celebrated Washington's Birthday by closing for half a day. The Leo Niessen Co. is receiving some unusually fine Snapdragon. The 70,000 Roses in the collapsed house at North Wales have been given good protection with a heavy coating of manure and straw. We are glad to state that the snowstorm, on Washington's Birthday did no damage to the other sec- tion of the big house. This snow is seri- ously delaying the reconstruction of the house, as work was to be started this James Cole's place is filled to over- flowing with a full line of pot plants for the Easter and Spring trade. He has a nice lot of the French Hydrangeas that are well budded. His Giganteum Lilies are as even a lot as one could desire. The bal masque ends the social season here, and J. J. Habermehl's Sons had the nsual decorations for the event, which is always upon a most elaborate scale, in which not only flowers but electrical de- vices and novel lighting schemes play an important part. Lteelt, Ga. — A. D. Snoots, an ex- perienced nurseryman, formerly in busi- ness at Sprite, Ga., near Rome, has bought a large farm one mile from Ly- erly. The tract consists of 160 acres of fine land and Mr. Snoots intends estab- lishing a first class nursery ; he has al- ready begun the work of planting the «eed8. CARNATIONS— Standard ^W^- Varieties \ l'^;;- •Fancy ft, (.The HiBheBt J S Grades of Sfd S X. VarietiCB.) L" Galax Leaven Gardenias Iris Jonquils Leucothoe Sprays Lillum Longlflorum. Lily of the Valley.... Mexican Ivy Mignonette.. Roman Hyacinths. Snapdragons, bunch .. . Sweet Peas Sweet Peas, Butterfly. TuUps A. L. Randal Company 66 E. Randolph SU'^L^^^^ CHICAGO, ILL. ad this advt. In t 50.00 to 60.00 Give credit where credit is du^ H. G. B[RNi Wholesale Florir 1402 Pine Strer ST. LOUIS, MO. Magnolia leaves $1 .35 per> Mention Bxchangi WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders CHICAGO and the WEST Wholesale and Retail Florists The next regular meeting of the Re- tail Florists' Association will be held on Monday evening, March 2. This associa- tion has a membership of over 200, which is a splendid showing considering that it is only a few months old. Any whole- saler or dealer in other goods that are used by the retail florist trade is invited to make a display of same on the even- ings of the regular meetings before the meetings are called to order. The busi- ness meeting of the association is only open to its members, but one hour is al- lowed before the meeting opens for non- members to present any matter for the consideration of the association. A. Lange had an elaborate house wed- ding at Elkhart, Ind., last week. There were five rooms that required three loads of palms and a large quantity of Smilax. The bridal bouquet was composed of Val- ley and orchids, and four bridesmaids' bouquets were of pink Sweet Peas. Four large centerpieces were made of pink Roses. Wm. Wolff went to Elkhart to superintend the work. St. Patrick's Day will be the next holi- day that will call for any stock out of the ordinary. The sale of white Carna- tions and green dye and Shamrock boxes will very nearly cover the cut flower de- mand. In Shamrocks Frank Oechslin is well prepared to meet a large demand. These he is growing on an extensive scale, having several hundred thousand in thumb pots that will be ready for the occasion. A large number of these are grown on contract orders. Schiller's North Side store at 4.559 Broadway reports unusual wedding deco- ration orders for the past few weeks. There has not been a week that three or large wedding orders were not ings Bank on Broadway called for a hand- some decoration that this house took care of in a manner that was highly ap- preciated by the directors. The Spring show in the conservatories at Garfield Park is now very fine. Azaleas Indica and mollis are to be seen in large, well flowered plants. There is also a fine Jot of extra fine specimens of Lilacs coming in. In bulb stock the Tu- lips, Hyacinths, and Narcissi have never been better. Aug. Koch, superintendent, states that there has been absolutely no loss from failure to bloom of Tulips and Daffodils this season. This is interest- loss Chicago this season, All the bulb stock used this season at Garfield Park came over on the S. S. Rotterdam, which is stated to have brought the largest part of the shipments that turned out so badly. Axel Nielsen, who has held the position of head gardener to A. M. Ryerson on Drexel blvd., has accepted the position of gardener to J. E. Tilt, who is now completing a new home on Broadway at Addison St. Mr. Tilt has one of the finest private conservatories and ranges of plant and fruit houses there is within the limits of this city. These houses were erected by the John G. Moninger Co. and completed by them about one year ago. O. C. Simonds of Chicago, president of the American Society of Landscape Architects, was in St. Paul, Minn., last week, where he went to act as judge in the Minnesota State Art Society's house plan contest. While there he spoke be- fore the Minnesota Garden Flower So- ciety in the House of Representatives on "Flowers in Nature." Ernest Oechslin of River Forest has a fine lot of Cyclamens in bloom that he is disposing of rapidly. In other flowering stock his Primula obconica are well known and are showing a profusion of bloom. These, he states, are in good de- mand ; all the retail stores on the West Side are using them for window displays. A couple of houses of Rambler Roses for Easter blooming _ are looking well. In I Boston and Whitmani ferns he has a I large supply of young stock, and large well grown plants in 6in. pots. A. T. Pyfer states that from the re- ports he has had from customers who planted the new red Camalaon The 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Please mention the Exchange when writing. Ferns for Dishes $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. BOSTON. Extra strong, O-in^ 60c. each. , WHITMANI. Extra strong, 6-in, 60c. eaci"- ERNEST OECHSLIN! Herald last year they are more thar pleased with it and are propagati extensively for the coming season's trad* It proved to be a winner in many of th large cities where red Carnations in strong demand for St. Valentine' Day. One point that the Retail Florists' As sociation has already won is that at th last meeting of the Chicago Florists Club, when the matter was discussed sending flowers to the hospital or boE of any of the members that might be in disposed, the committee having this mat ter in charge were instructed that flowers should always be purchased froD one of the retail stores. The transportation committee of th' Chicago Florists' Club has arranged fo all who intend to go to Danville to th' joint meeting of the florists' societies Illinois and, Indiana to leave on the Chi ago and Eastern Illinois R. R. fron Dearborn station at 11.10 a.m. March 10. The Cook County Florists Association has also decided on thii route and what portion of its member attend will go on the same train. Severa who intend exhibiting will go down th< evening before. Should the proposed changes in th' curriculum for the Chicago public school go into effect, one course that will be nev is a proposed two year course in horti culture. This will include botany, green house technique, market gardening, fore ing, germination, plant physiology, chem istry and physics of soils, plant enemiei and diseases, management of hotbeds ; coldframes, landscape gardening and si lar subjects. The E. C. Amling Co. is handling iihi Butterfly Sweet Peas that Henry Wehr mann of Maywood is now producing These are some of the finest stock ii Peas that have ever been sent to thi: i market. The blooms exhibited at the re ent meeting of the Cook County Florists Association were a revelation in Swee Pea culture to several there. Mr. Wehr > mann has two houses, 28ft x 375ft., a \ tliese that are now in full crop. I February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 521 FOR "POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS VDrtte for Cataiogam and Diteountt A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGER MANUFACnraiERS LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y., Penraon Stree< CAMBRIDGE, MASS. QUESTION: Wbat is ANSWER : Commerce things irom where they are pit CHAMPION POT-WASHERS are mighty plenty around but dreadful don't like the CHAMPION Pot- and they don't work for you, but al- ways against you. The CHAMPION does work for you, and for better business. It works for bet- baby plants, and in the end. bloon pay the freight. THE fOWlER-HOTCHKISS CO. 1041 Woodward Ave., Portland, Oregon The next meeting of the Chicago Flo- rists' Club will be held at the La Sallc Hotel on Thureday evening, March 5. This will be an important meeting as the matter of affiliation with the S. A. F. will come up for final consideration. It will also be Rose night, and the com- mittee having this matter in charge re- port that a good showing of all the novel- ties of the season will be on exhibition. At Weitor Bros., Gus Alles states that the bad weather has hurt the trade. While stock has been scarce right along, other conditions have not been just right. They are cutting enough stock to meet the daily requirements of their trade, but more could be disposed of were it avail- able. The propagation of Roses and Car- nations at the greenhouses is being pushed along. Carnations are rooting better now than they did earlier in the season. A. C. Kohlbrand is in receipt of a let- ter from Wallace Pierson, stating that it is his Intention to make a liberal dis- play of the new Rose Hadley at the Dan- ville meeting. The first programs of this meeting reached this city the past week and have helped to give still further in- terest to what is going to be an interest- ing and profitable gathering of the trade. T. IMatchen at Peter Reinberg's states ■ that Roses are still on the short list, but indications point to a full crop again in a few weeks. The propagation of Car- nations is still carried on at the green- house and it seems that better success is being achieved than during the un- usually cloudy months of December and January. If warm weather does not begin too soon all growers will have a chance to catch up fully with any losses sustained during their early period of plant production. C. Clemensen. 7801 Railroad ave., is a large grower of bulbs for this market, and states that he has had but little loss this season. The trouble with so much hulh stock doing so hndly seems to be dif- ficult to ascertain. Mr. Clemensen states the greater part of his loss this season has been in the poor blooming qualities of Narcissus Bicolor Maior. The manv friends of Mrs. Chas. Mc- Kellar will be glad to know that she is sufficiently recovered to have left the hospital last week. Wm. H. Hilton, one of the most popu- lar florists on the South Side, is reported to be laid up with an attack of rheuma- tism. What is proposed to be the most beau- tiful resort in America is promised by the promoters of the Midway Gardens, which will be opened in June opposite Washington Park. The architectural scheme provides a series of terraces, giv- ini' the effect of hanging gardens, which will be surrounded by two-story arcades. We Give You Quality and first-class finish at no greater cost STANDARD flower Pots The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Write lor Catalogue. Tree Tubs and Brass tojollect and lottbe Sooi The American Woode- Mfg. Co. Toledo. Ohio. U. S. A Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bachange The plans include both Winter and Sum- mer gardens, in which flower boxes and ornamental plants will be used in large numbers. Oscar J. Friedman, promi- nently connected with the florist trade of this city, is interested in this enterprise. Gus Swenson, Elmhurst, 111., has been supplying this market with his fine strain of Butterfly Sweet Peas all the Winter. He began cutting soon after Thanksgiving nnd the "upply has been kept up to the present time. The Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. re- ports a good demand for the Garland Gutters. The company's policy in replac- ing without charge any gutters that may have rusted out gives it good prestige with the trade. T. B. Waters of the supply depart- ment of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. has now sufficiently recovered from his South- ern trip to be able to give his business his undivided attention. Easter baskets and all other supplies are in general demand. Zalinger & Hirch have opened a new store in the rotunda of the Insurance Ex- change Building. They were just in time to catch a large portion of the St. Valentine's Day trade, which is reported to be very satisfactory tor a new house. They are nicely fitted up and feel very much encouraged with the prospects in their location. Fred Lautenschlager reached the city last week, from an extended trip through the Eastern and Middle West States that terminated at St. Louis. Erne & Klingel states that in their experience with the trade the Lenten period has never in any great extent in- terfered with market conditions with the exception of a few days at the beginning. Later it alwavs regulated itself to the ordinary conditions. F. H. Henry of Henry & Lee, New York, was a visitor the past week. Robert Fulton, representing the same company, passed through the city on his way back from Japan. J. Gammage of Gammage & Sons. London, Ontario, Mr. Steinhauser of the Steinhauser Florist & Nursery Co.. Pittsburg, Kans., and Wm. Dykes, representing Ed. Jansen, New York, were in the city the past week. Cook County Florists' Ass'n The monthly meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association was held at the Tavern on W. Washington St. on Thursday evening Feb. 19. This was also the annual meeting, at which the elec- tion of officers for the ensuing year took I place, with the following results: Presi- dent. N. P. Miller; vice-president, A. Henderson; secretary, A. T. Pyfer; treasurer, John Zech. Sergeant-at-arms, The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Qen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. New York Office and Sample Room The Very Best Red Pots in America and Beautiful "MOSS AZTEC" POTTERY A rich bronze undertone, overlaid with verde antique, dull finish and up to the minute in detail. Order our No. 5-A Assortment, con- sisting of 46 pieces, which wiU quick- ly retail at $22.00. Introductory Price Only $10.00 Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. -25 WEST BROADWAY Give credit where credit iB due — Mention Exchange DREER'S"R|VERTON SPECIAL"Piintjub _ Diam.Each Doz. 100 Q 30 in. $1.45 »16.00 »130.00 2018 in. 1.30 14 00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 66.00 60 12 in. .45 6.00 40.00 80 10 In. .38 4.00 32.00 70 9 in. .30 3.60 28.00 __ ;, lightest and "ithelMtric wddedhoopi. The four larfiejt sizes have drop handlee Pa. ■■Mm HENRY A. DREER,''«''f;,J^u1.V\,El"''"' 714 Chestnut St., i due — Mention Exchange c.r»i-./-.l A I Virk'Tir'C WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. SPECIAL INOliCt POROUS POTS PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH ^^'^^ifs7sckl^BrvsVSis''^n^^'^^l^^B%^B^. ORDER WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, Our Catalogue a an Order maker— send for tt. will help all aronnd H yoe l PHILADELPHIA, PA. Brandi: Long kland City, N. Y the Hicbange STANDARD FLOWER POTS ^^SHS'^irSiS:^ 15.00 1000 3-incb... 800 3H-ii>ch OJJ" 5a0 4-mch 4.60 JS5t1-J?* 1^ 2000 IM.™* WOO 1600».indi 4.88 16002K-iiU!h 8.28 1600 2H->i>£l> 8-00 __j Our Specialty, Lon« DtatBnce and Export Trade. HIUPINQER BROS., Pottery, PORT EDWARD, IV. Y AUGUST ROLK8R & SONS. 51 Barclay Street. New York City. AAent. Red Mard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. I ■IP Think of US. Write us. Ttyus. THE KELLER POTTERY CO, Syracuse Red Pob STRONG - LIGHT POROUS -DURABLE Write for our catalogue and spe- cial discounts on large orders. SYRACUSE POnERV CO. SYRACUSE, NEW YORK F. E. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM —ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE 522 The Florists' Exchange PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE ROSE AND PLANT GROWERS Now is the time to get Cattle Manure into your bench and pot- ting soil. Its peculiar action and effect cannot be had with any- thing else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., i PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE CARNATION GROWERS Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 34 union sioch Yards, CHICAGO Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS =d and Manufactured by i vho have made a life study of FLOfFERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ^ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is our Specially. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizer*, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual requirements? We are also manufacturers of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, put up in one-pound tins and five-pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre Bldg., New York Chy Experimental Greenhouses CATONSVILLE, MD. GlTC credit where credit la dne — Mention Exchange "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S CLAY'S FERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL It b supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the folTowing: New York— Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Brothers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co., The MacNiff Horti- cultural Co., W. E. Marrhall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorbum & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh — W. C Beckert. Manufactured by CLAY (a SON Stretford. London. England FERTILIZERS Tankage $2.00; Sheep tl.7S: Bone S2.00: Asl $1.£0; Phosphate t2.00; Limestone $l.i Blood »4.00-, Nitrate of Soda t4.00; Sulphate Potash $3.60. Per 100 lbs. Smallest qnanlitT •old 200 lbs. Cash with order HUDSON MRBON CO., BALLSTON SPA, N.V. Give credit wherecredit is due — Mention E>x change €t?a® ■ ereeniiouse and outdoor use. ■oys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale. Thrips. Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury ithout odor, tions, our standard ravages on your crops fay insects. Non-jKiisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and ail Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. Dilute xtntb water 30 to 50 parts. H Pint, 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart. 75c., yi Gallon, $1.25; GaUon, $2.00; 5 GaUon I GaUon Can, $17.50 Can, $9.00; LrBMOrvpiU COIVfpArSV.D»pt/, NIKOTEEN Mike Fink. Five trustees were elected, there being ten nominations to select from. The following were elected : A. J. Zech, J. L. Raske, A. C. Kohlbrand, Peter Oleem, Jas. Novak. A letter from the general passenger agent of the Grand Trunk R. R. was read setting before the association the advantages of that road in making the trip to Boston for the next convention. It was moved that inquiry be made if the Grand Trunk R. R. used flowers in their dining cars, before the association consider the road as the ofiicial route to Boston. A communication from W. J. Keimel, vice-president of the S. A. F. for North- ern Illinois, was read, regarding the af- filiation of the association with the S. A. F, The proposition appealed fa- vorably to the members present, but as it was election night and other important business remained to be transacted, it was considered best to defer the question of affiliation until the next meeting. President Kohlbrand spoke in regard to the next annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association at Danville, March 10 and 11, stating the advantages to be derived from attending a meeting of _ this kind where all were practically leighbors and working together for their Urbana will be •T. Iv. Raske spoke in favor of the Re- tail Florists' Association and invited as many of the members present and their friends to meet with that body at its next meeting on Monday evening March 2. Henry Wehrman of Maywood had on exhibition several vases of Butterfly Sweet Peas, which were greatly admired by all present. C. C. Taylor, Louisville, Ky., was elected to membership in the association and the application of Frank Fisher of Joliet was received. 1 Pint, Ji.50; 5 Pints, J7.00j 10 Pints, J13.00 lifO.H.AN6QtMUaiER,1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE FLORIST Milwaukee, Wis. Notes The market has been well stocked and the demand was reported as the best for some time. All the florists report a big business for St. Valentine's Day, and it may be classed among the big flower days of the year. While there was an excel- lent demand, there was an abundance of stock. The bulk of tie Carnations this season again are Enchantress. The great- est trouble is experienced with double Violets. The fancy singles were not in large supply and cleaned up at fair Holton & Hunkel report business good. Short Roses are exceptionally scarce; Carnations are arriving in quantity, and the trade has no trouble in getting all its needs supplied. Fred Bliess, The Waukesha florist, is cutting some of the finest white Snap- dragon, and Purity Freesias. Gus Ruseh Co. says business is fine. It is getting in a fine lot of Forgetmenot and Mignonette. Currie Bros. Co. has been busy with funeral work most of the week. It of- fers a dollar box novelty and advertises William and Roy Currie went to Chi- cago Friday with two rinks to play the Chicago Curlers. A. M. Dettman & Son have just com- pleted four houses 100ft. long, of Mon- inger material, and have them already well stocked with bedding plants. A garage and a new heating apparatus have also been added:. Mr. Dykes, New York, called on the trade this week with a full line of unique and fancy baskets. Mr. Famey, of M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, also called on the trade the past week. M. A. McHenry Co. was busy on Sun- day last with quite a lot of funeral work, making a casket cover of Valley and pink Roses. M. O. S. St. Louis, Mo. The Market Business for the past week has been poor. There has been a little funerat work and with a little touch of society events we have had nothing else. Stock, generally speaking, is plentiful, and low prices prevail. Am. Beauty Roses are fairly plentiful and sell at from $1 to $5 per dozen. Kil- larneys, Richmond, Sunburst, are plenti- ful, and prices remain up to 8c., 10c. and 12%c. for the best, down to 3c., 4c. and 5e. for the shorts. Carnations, in all colors, with the ex- ception of red, are plentiful and fetch from Ic. to 4c. Sweet Peas were sell- ing at $3 per 100, but supply shortened considerably and prices advanced to 75c. per 100. Violets were plentiful all through the week, and prices were low at 35c. to 50c. per 100. Lilies were plen- tiful and went well at lOe. to 12%c. Notes Carl Beyer, on South Grand ave., has been having a hard time of it lately, having had his boiler give out during the cold snap. Through the rapid service of the American Radiator Co., a new boiler was installed immediately but does not give the heat required to heat the entire place properly. He therefore had to move his stock from the large show house on Grand ave. to the other smaller houses. Mr. Beyer has about twenty oil stoves working at present in his smaller houses, and so far reports very small losses from freezing. W. S. Wells, formerly at the Shaw Garden, will take charge of the Nursery Dept. to be opened by the Scruggs- Vande- voort-Bamey store about March 15. The nursery stock, we understand, will be furnished by the N. J. Weber & Sons Nursery Co. Harry Young was elected president of the Retail Florists' Ass'n which met last Monday night. All the rest of the ofiicers were re-elected. The association will give a banquet at the Liederkranz Hall on the 24th. Julius Schaffer is now in the employ of the Scruggs-Vandevoort-Barney store, assisting David Geddes. J. R. Schrieber, representing the Jno. C. Moninger Co., Chicago, was a visitor the past week. Some of the growers in Webster & Kirkwood, Mo., who wiH add to their glass the coming Summer, are W. J. Pileher, F. W. Ude, W. A. Rowe, C. E. Cerney. O. K. S. Cincinnati, 0. The weather man continues to rule the destinies of the local market. Just as it seems he is going to give us a pro- longed spell of bright weather that will give the crops a chance to come in more heavily and ease general market condi- tions, he sends us more Winter, and it is real Winter, too, the kind our parents and grandparents tell of having in their youth. The blizzard also played hob with transportation, both in and out of this city. This, of course, made deliveries a diflicult proposition for the local store- The supply in the market is still rather small and most of the good stock, except Violets, cleans up very readily. The de- mand is not very active. Roses seemed to be longer in coming into a good crop than they have at corresponding times in past years. The supply of Sweet Peas and bulbous stock has increased since last writing. Other flowers remain about the same as they were a week ago. Visitors last week were J. R. Johnson, Greensburg, Ind., and Jos. Goldman, Middletown, Ohio. Teddy. Dayton, 0. The Blizzard Dayton received its share of the blizzard which swept over Ohio on Sun- day, Feb. 15. Toward evening the ther- mometer registered 8 deg. above zero and was falling. Wind and snow swept through the streets, but the storm did not become severe until late in the even- ing, although a high wind blew nearly all day, keeping the air filled with snow which had already fallen. Late on Sun- day evening the snow again began to- fall, and with the high winds which con- tinued, the storm became even more se- vere, and by Monday morning it was al- February 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 323 The lawns. shrubs and trees on this estate at Groton, Co Name of as tate gladly given on application, also copies obtained by the use of Alphano Humus a life by using Alphano Hu lling of the wonderful re ndorsers of it. Why Alphano Humus Superior to Animal Fertilizer, and More Lasting than Others Alphano Humus is a soil builder and plant food combined. It makes light soils heavier and heavy soils lighter. It is nature's balanced ration. Read on and prove it to yourself. ALPHANO HUMUS comes from nature's own factory established thousands of years ago. Rich deposits of this Humus are found at Alphano, New Jersey. There it is that we prepare it in powdered form for your use. This preparation is no secret process, it being simply the driving out of its excessive moisture and adding further enriching properties. It is then in a powdered, odorless form, all ready for easy mixing with the soil. To bring Alphano Humus to the desired high marketable fertilizing value we secured from various parts of the world samples of the richest soils obtainable — notably the black alluvial deposits of Russia. The humus and plant foods contained in these soils we carefully analyzed and found Alphano Humus to be correspondingly rich in all of them save two. We promptly added sufficient of each to bring the Alphano up to the analysis. This then is the Alphano Humus w e are asking you to buy. That's the whole story There's no mystery about Alphano Humus. No special process. No secret formula. No anything but just fol- lowing along the lines laid out by Dame Nature herself. Alphano Humus as it is now sold to you, either in bags or bulk, is a soil builder and fertilizing stunulant possessing both great strength and long endurance. It has a distinct advantage over animal manures in being perfectly sanitary and entirely odorless. It is much the richest in nitrogen and the several other elements so essential for vigorous plant growth. Being in powdered form it can be easily and thoroughly mixed with the soil. No lug- ging and tugging with a fork — no task breaking up chunks and lumps as with animal manures. No labori- ous spreadmg on and then invariably raking part off. Alphano can be spread on evenly and easily. All of it can be left on. A mulch of Alphano Humus dug in, produced in one season that top story of roots. Nature built where building best. 5 Bags /or $5 $ 1 2 a ton $8 a ton by the carload F. O. B. Alphano. N. J. Think of the advantage of its use on your lawn where manures are both offensive and unsightly, and eventually have to be raked off, tak- ing much of their fertilizing value with them. Manures are laden with weed seeds. Alphano is guaranteed to be free from them. Top soil taken from the woods, everybody knows, is particularly valuable for building up old soils or making new ones. Wood soil is simply soil rich with humus. But such humus is apt to be acid and inert The difference between it and Alphano Humus is: Alphano is richer, ex- tremely active and more thor- oughly decomposed and more readily available than wood soil. Wood humus is mixed with a large proportion of soil; but Al- phano Humus is practically all humus — every part of it contributes to the upbuild- ing of the soil it is mixed with. In one season you can con- vert a practically worthless soil to one of surprising productiv- ity. Being so reasonable in price you can use it freely. Spread it on your lawn and rake in (not off.) Put it on your garden and spade in. Sow it in your garden seed drills or trenches. Dig it around your shrubs and trees. Use it as a mulch for your Rhododen- drons. Boost along your flowers with it. From start to finish garden this Spring with Alphano. Send for our Humus book. It tells about humus in general and Alphano Humus in particular. Alphano Humus Co. 19 Battery Place, New York City Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange 324 The Florists' Exchange Nl 1^ /^ ^ ^ ^ 1^ The most effective and eoonomioal material there is for Spraying Plant I IX ^^ I ^L b 1^ and Blooms. SkilUuUy ezteaoted from Tobacoo and ou-efuUy aO% StreriEth 't ' APHIS PUNK 1 and easy to apply. Foil pint bottles, $1.60, Specially prepared {or fumigsting closed houses. It Nicotine evenly and without from Aphis BO cheaply. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of WW, U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo porixes tiie Nothing keeps a house free One dozen sheets, 60 cent*. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odcsriess. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 llx. each. NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 2?3 Washington St., JERSEY OTY, N. J. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. SELL^^TjCTYO^ iSf^'Tjuaranteea to Bum, and «¥ill Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, M^jl Qjjjsr mfSgf In JJs. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. i due — Mentlog Exchange PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground from the dung balls on the fleece, there u Bome short wool in it, $1 00 per 100 lbs , $16 00 per ton F. O. B. cars. Send postal for sample EAF-MOLD, two-bushel bags, 75 cents. J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter 1811), MASS. -Mention Exchange FRIEDMAN'S BEST ■Ibiags in 100 lb.b.ei TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.f TOBACCO DUST, 2c. TOBACCO DUST, Ic. TOBACCO STEMS, 50c.sig'£"Bi?7 Special Prices In Tons and Carload Lota. J. J. mam Reciprocity — Saw it in tlie most impossible to walk upon the streets. By Monday noon the stores were closing and sending the clerks home so they could get to their destination before the trac- tion and city cars were tied up. Notes Fred Lembke, with Barnard Co., Chicago, was in Dayton several days of last week. Mr. Rogers, manager of the Miami Floral Co., was in Cincinnati last week. Miss Castner, with the Heiss Co., was on the sick list. J. Brown, representing the Lord & Burnham Greenhouse Construction Co., Chicago, called on the florists of Day- ton this week. Other visitors to Dayton were J. B. Deamud of the J. C. Vaughan Co.; Mr. Bubach, representing Schloss Bros, of New York; A. M. Sanders, with PoUman Bros, of Chicago; P. H. Preenen, repre- senting J. Schilpgand & Sons, Hillegom, Holland; John Van Aalst, representing Gt. Van Waveren & Kruijff of Philadel- The new greenhouse being erected by Joseph I. Schaeffer is nearly completed; one more week of clear weather would have seen it under glass. Mr. Schaeffer intends to use this house for Cyclamens. The Heiss Co. expects to build a green- house on its new place in Oakwoodjhis Spring. E. T. In^anapolis, Ind. The Market Heavy snows and blizzards domi- nate the flower situation at this _ time. There is very little going on outside of teleplone business, and orders, unless very particular ones, are being refused for delivery. Washington's Birthday was not an auspicious day from the florists point of view. Nearly all the other busmess firms have sent in their delivery outfits a^d refuse to take any further orders. The retail florists, however, are struggling along as best they can with tactics. Automobile show week is not a light affair, Indianapolis being the second- largest city in the world for this kind of business. The flower end is practically ii-ly and to enable the florists to receive a direct benefit. Quite a few decorations were scheduled for this day, but it is impossible to buck 5ft snow bardis with any kind of vehicle, or to hustle palms and blooming plants with any degree of satisfaction through a blinding blizzard. Stock of all kinds is plentiful, and is bringing the customary market rates. A slump is in order owing to the severe weather, and a day or two will doubt- less see general reductions in prices. Carnations throughout Indiana are suffering intensely because of the con- tinued dark cold weather. As high as 70 per cent, of the Enchantress type are splits, and it is diflicult to have them keep properly; 75c. to $1 per dozen is the prevailing retail price, and $2 to $4 per hundred wholesale. Roses are in a comparatively much better condition at $4 to $10 per hundred, wholesale, and $1.50 to $3 per dozen retail. American Beauty Roses wholesale from $5 to $35 per hundred, and retail from $2 to $9 per dozen. The writer meant to state last week that while Butterfly Sweet Peas did not produce in such quantity as do the ordi- nary type, that they sold freely and brought better prices and were a great addition to the retail flower trade; 50c. per bunch of fifteen is the customary Fine Giganteum Lilies at $12.50 to $15 per hundred, are seen everywhere as are Calla Lilies at $8 to $10 per hundred. A few excellent Snapdragons are being cut at 75c. to $1 per dozen. The Freesia crop is still in excellent condition at $1.50 to $2 per one hundred sprays. Bulbous stock is in much better condition and sales are being made accordingly. Fine Tulips, Jonquils, Paperwhite Narcissus, and Lily of the Valley are wholesaling well at $3.50 to $4.50 per hundred. The customary retail price is 75c. to $1 per dozen. The sale of blooming plants is fairly good. Unusually fine specimens of Lilac, Wistaria, Rhododendron and Azal- ea, whUe not particularly good for sale, make beautiful window displays. Visitors ; J. Van Leewen, Holland ; C. Roggeveen, Boskoop, Holland ; J. Van Aalst, Philadelphia, Pa. Messrs. Davis of Davenport, Iowa, and Heinl of Terre Haute, Ind., visited the Indianapolis retailers last week. They spoke of the flower business as being good in their respective cities. Mr. Sanders, representing Poehlmann Bros. Co., came up from the South after a good month's business. He offers a wide line of inducements. C. B. Nickman, of McHutchinson & Co., New York City, is in town en route from Los Angeles. The territory of the traveling men is of a wider scope each year, and business is seemingly on the same plane. The Flower Show Committee The flower show committee of the State Florists' Ass'n held its meeting at the Severin Hotel last week. Present were Will Veese, Homer Weigand, A. F. J. Baur, E. G. Hill, .John Hartje, W. W. Coles and Irwin Bertermann. John Hartje was elected as superintendent of the show, A. F. J. Baur, manager, and W. W. Coles, chairman of the temporary flower show committee. It was decided to offer premiums for nothing except Chrysanthemums, but to invite other lines of exhibits to participate. Judges were selected and many other important details attended to. It was decided ten- tatively to issue some fifty thousand free tickets so as to give a wide scope and wide advertising range. Edward Bertermann is looking for- ward to a bright Spring business. Stock is plentiful, and general business condi- tions are being restored in Indiana. The Pahud Floral Co. is well satisfied with its location in North Illinois st. Quite a delegation is expected to go to Danville for the joint meeting of the Illinois and Indiana State Florists' As- sociation on March 10-11. At least ten have already signified their intention of going, and there should be at least fifty Do You Know VERMINE? John Lewis Cbilds, FlowerJUld, N. Y., writes:— " I suppose you will be glad to know thar VXR- MINE b giving ezcdlent satisfactioQ. Our greenhouse foreman says that it is the only thing that he has ever used that will kill white ants in the Valentin Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, N. Y^ write:—" We wish to say that we find VERMINB an excellent thing. We used it on a benctt planted with Smilax to kill root lice or maggots, which at« the roots, and after two applications our Smilax is taking on new life and has started off to grow." Tbe Gardner Nursery Company, Osage, Iowa, writes:—" We wiU use VERMINE on our out^f- door fields of Strawberry Plants if the inside test W. N. Craig, Brookline, Mass., writes:—"! have used VERMINE and found it effective against by thoroughly eoaking the soil. It will protect your crops from the ravages of vermin under ground without the slightest injury to vegetation. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. ' iSpeeial prices on large quantities.) For sale by Seedsmen. We manufacture APHINEMANUFACTURINGp. Manufacturera of Agilcnltural Chemicals MADISON, IS. a. Canadian Agents; Dupuy&Ferguson, Steele,BriggsSeedCo.Ltd. GlvecredltwhcrecreditlBdue — MeptJopExchangp PLANTLIFE PLANTLIFE has several advantage; PLANTLIFE taining refined tobacco dust it can be used to mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time destroying worms and msecte in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant. n found very effective in greenhouses of insects by dusting on plants. When dry, use for dusting about once a week- Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50 Let us quote you prices in quantity. THE PlANTllfE COHPANY,?M#''?o'lt N^f'^! Will help all around If yon mention tbe Bxdiange Scotch Soot Where there is a house that is just full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better cole » the flowers tha I be scattered over tb watering. The amoun enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let it go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We offer the genuine in original *^l2.75^^? n2*lbs.; $12.50 per 560 lbs. Stumpp © Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St., NEW YORK Write them you read this advt. Whenever yonr plants and flowers are troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. d-ARKSVILLE, TBNN. live credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange The Florists' Exchange 525 !Lk To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO.,Mcliiiiondjnd. !,!ggriiirL„ ^'^^r- You Make No Mistake WhenTyou write ua (or estimates on your re9uiTemeiits for building. Our reputation for quality will always be sustained, and service and price will meet your approval. ^ FOLEY 3075 S, GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Avenue CHICAGO KING ~ GREENHOUSES pplied in 3 different Iron Types; also in the Semi- ir Pipe Frame styles, so we Ter you a strong, practical Write us today— just tell us what you KIMG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 26 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N.Y. ALL THE SUNLIGHT ALL DAY HOUSKS Charles H. Dodd 576-580 Oceeui Avenue Jersey CljgjNew Jersey Designer and Builder of Modern Greenhouses — Commercial and Private Will help all aroaod If yon mention the Hxdiapge GreenhousesMaterialSandErtffd IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lenfttha up to 32 feet. MiOcd to any detail furnished or will furnished detaib and cut materials ready for auction. F«mk Van Assche, ^^ feffS.'S'- join them from over the State. The ex- hibits there will no doubt be numerous and Indianapolis should do everything to maintain her reputation. Traction and express service was ut- terly demoralized by the worst blizzard Indianapolis probably ever " experienced on Feb. 23. Flowers were neither shipped in or out, and business was at a stand- Parkes Construction Co. DESI<»4ERS AND BUILDERS OP Greenhouses and Conservatories NORTH TONA\VANDA, N.Y. HAMII.TON, ONT. Missoula, Mont Missoula is called the Garden City of Montana, but the garden spot ot Missoula is that occupied by the Missoula Nur- sery, of which genial Chas. F. Dallman is proprietor. Starting 21 years ago with a very limited list of Apple grafts and small fruit cuttings, but with confidence in Montana's development into a fruit growing State, he has proved that his con- fidence was not misplaced, as the small beginning has grown to 75 acres of fruit and ornamental trees in fine condition and of various sizes to meet the most exacting demands. Attached to the nursery are the greenhouses, 50,000tt. of modern, steamheated glass, in which are grown Roses, Carnations, Violets, Asparagus, palms and other plants and flowers neces- sary for the large retail trade which his well arranged, uptodate store in the city requires. The seventeenth annual meeting of the Montana Horticultural Society was held in Missoula, Jan. 28, 29 and 30. This meeting was undoubtedly the largest and most successful in the history of the so- ciety, both from the large numbers in at- tendance at the various sessions, and the great interest taken in the discussions. The climatic conditions of Montana are not as favorable to fruit growing as are those of other States. But Montana is rapidly developing into a fruit growing State, and the fact that Montana grown Apples are successfully marketed in the Eastern and European cities, in competi- tion with those from States with better climatic conditions, proves that the Mon- tana fruit growers are progressive. There is no doubt but that the meetings of the horticultural society have been a potent factor in developing the present advanced condition of cultivation of the orchards by diffusing knowledge of those uptodate methods of growing, packing and marketing the fruits. The members of the society being mostly interested in fruit growing, thoroughly discussed such subjects as planting, spraying, pruning, blight, cover crops, etc., with a familiar- ity that showed their practical knowledge. Other subjects, such as good roads, or- namental horticulture, hardy perennials, vegetables under glass, etc., received a thorough discussion and elicited many questions from the audience. In connection with the horticultural society's meeting, an Apple show was held, which, considering the time of the year, was remarkable not only for the amount of fruit shown but for its perfect quality. J. P. R. S. Jacobs & Sons 1871 Plans. S Upon C5T/MATC^ D/aa.y Thing rt)e Ttic CoMPLcrc CBCCTION -nCATING 8 VmVLATION OrMODCBN. \C0N5TBUCTI0N QQC^Nn0U5O5 i^FT^^i Optional 1365-79 Flushing Ave-, Brooklyn, N, Y The HIGH PRESSURE FROM A STANDARD PUMP will save HALF THE EXPENSE OF WATEMNG. You know bow much that Is DEEP WEU, gas, gasoline, SUCTION LIFT and electric pumps. More Cold Weather Ahead March and April bring sudden changes in temperature, and in the many weeks before Spring there will be enough cold weather to make caution an investment. A silent, sure check on the temperature in your greenhouse is a Watchman's Clock. Costs but $10. Write today 9 CHURCH STREET. NEW YORK Watchman's Clock and Supply Co., HIGHEST PRICED -CHEAPEST — . BOILERS MADE -^ GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers LET US TELL YOU ABOUT THEM The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved -Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. r^c-uf^J. DILLER. CASKEY (Ei KEENjE^Si^.^N'£TBV3s. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Second-Hand Pipe We are agents for the Skinner System of irrigation. Write for Bulletins. We carry all sizes of Pipe Iron threaded- and coupled ready for connection or cut to lengths, suitable for heating purposes. Columns and Fences. Beams cut to lengths. Relaying rails. a on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. — PIPE — Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings, 14-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. EstabUshed 1902 PfAf f & KENDAIL, ferry & foundry Sis.. Newark, N. J. will help all aroand If yoa mention the Exchange Evans Improved Challenge vice, automatic stop, solid link chain, make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most per- fect apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue anp prices before placing your orders QDAkuTciTYMACHINE CO. BICHMOND, INDIANA S26 The Florists' Exchange |: house 1 the METROPOLITAN PATENTED you would use no other. It is made of cast iron and wiH not rust. That part of your green- ich in other constructions is the weakest, becomes the strongest. Not this alone, it is joe-clearing, and carries all the water of con- densation from the inside, and it is so constructed that almost the entire end of the bar is ex- posed to the air, thereby pre- venting decay. Only one screw about 2 inches from the end is all that is nec- essary to secure the bars. For side stationary glass, -wood headers are ab- solutely unnecessary, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not neces- sary, the eave is made with a lug to prevent the glass from sUp- ping. Let your next house be built with a Metropolitan Patented Iron Wall Construction You wiU never regret it. Our pi ice and service are right. Metropolitan Material Co. Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers HOTBED SASH, GLASS, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. GreenhouseMaterial^Hot-BedSash of Louisiana Cypress and Washinston Red Cedar t Oreenhoose Haidwara and Posts. Patent V and U Onttert OoT Grade Invariably the Best, Onr Prices Bight A. DIETSCH CO.. 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CttltAGO, III -Saw it lu the Excha Greenhouse GLASS il^<;'Jt?'p^"" SHARP. PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, ffl. 1 read this advt. in the Excha GLASS In all ^es and qualities, for all purposes; in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices; large stock always on hand. aoyal Glassworks '"'^,'^^^'- SHOWER ^ SPRAYERS For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hot-Beds, Con- «ervatorles and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estiniates freely given. GLASS ^iU help oil aroand 1 NEW YORK Unequaled for Lawn, Tree or White-wash Spray- ing. Will not clog or get out of order. Used in Leading Parks and Cemeteries. READE & McKENNA 614 — 60th Street. Brooklyn, New York G. E. Travis Co, HENRY. ILL. lUST to show that we are honest *^ with the trade, in saying that our cast iron gutter will last indefinitely, we stand ready to replace, free of charge, any cast iron gutter of our make, which, having been in use for twelve years, shows signs of rusting out. If any of our customers have any gutters which have rusted out, please advise us, and we will replace them at once without charge. Remember we make the only an- nealed cast iron gutter. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. PACIFIC OAST Los Angeles, Cal. Charles Shaw has associated himself with R. H. Dorman of Pasadena ; the lirm name is now the Dorman Seed Co. Mr. Shaw is a thoroughly trained .plant man. His Pacific Coast experi- ence covers a period of ten years. The Orchid flower shop in Pasadena is now a hive of industry. A new loft in the rear half of the store has added to the capacity of the store at least a half more than before it was put in. The large ice box of the room opposite the Hotel Maryland was removed to the present place of business, and adds greatly to the equipment. Robert Schelk is now with the Los Angeles Flower Market on S. Broadway. The window of the store presented a beautiful appearance last week, deco- rated as it was with flowers and foliage of Acacia dealbata, one of the feather leaved species. Enough Cattelya blossoms were interspersed among them to give a fine effect. Alliance Nursery is the name of a fruit and ornamental tree depot on S. Spring St. C. A. Douglas is proprietor. I strayed into the place one day last week and found Geo. Lavers selling stock. He now grows bulbous rooted plants at Inglewood, but he must sell trees to be happy. While I write. Feb. IS. rain has been falling in torrents now for ten hours — a good thing for the country. Water levels had become very low in the subterranean streams from which most of the irrigat- ing water is pumped. Some damage was done by floods up the coast during the previous storm, but so trifling was it, compared to the great good, that it is not worth mentioning. Millions of acres of grazing lands will become fine pasture fields, which were a desert last year. I was out through the Citrus fruit dis- trict east of town last week and not a trace of the terrible freeze, Jan., 1913, was evident. How much money was in- vested this season in fire pots and other frost prevention appliances will never be known, and not once was it necessary to fire one of them. One company in Ven- tura County invested $60,000 in oil tanks, pipe lines and fire pots to be ready for any emergency. P. D. Barnhart. San Francisco, CaL The Market Daffodils, Freesias and Violets have been pouring into the market this last week in floods, and nothing could present a more cheerful and Spring like appear- ance in the shop windows. Roses are too many since the rains have become more plentiful and these bright, sunny days are bringing them quickly to per- fection. Blossoms such as Almond, Cherry, and Quince are in the shops in abundance, and one of the new Spring arrivals this week is the Pussy Willow, which has been considerably improved by IF YOU WANT THE BEST Producing appliances GET A Pearce-built Greenhouse GEORGE PEARCE Qla^^ prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to eei We carry the Far Selected Glas y quantity from a box to a car- PARSHELSKY BROS.. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer SL, BROOKLYN, N. V. GREENHOUSE GLASS for repair or new work of the old reliable house of G. S. WEBER «& CO. 8 Desbtosses St., New York Beat Branda Loweat Prices Rprlnri^ftty — gflw It in thp Errhange GLASS L. SOLOMON © SON 199-201 Wooster St.. New York City m Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethreaded, thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths and up, guaranteed free from splits or holes. It will pay to correspond with us. ALBERT © DAVIDSON 217-2^ Union Avenue. Brooklyn. New York. Six Reasons Why You Should Use CLAY TILE BENCHES Can be taken down a -will last a lifetime. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO.. Cleveland. 0. YOURS for the ASKING Opportunity in every issue of The Excnange The Florists' Exchange 327 iltivation. The pods are larger, well )vered with a mossy down, and the in- ividual stalks are not so lanky, making em excellent for basket work. There ive been lavish importations of Acacia iroughout the week, Baileyana being le most sought of the many varieties lered. Eucalyptus in three or four va- eties is another of the green commodi- es which move well. A new arrival of le week in flowering plants is the hododendron, and a few fairly well :own and well bloomed plants were ex- ibited in some of our larger downtown lores early in the week. However, there not much demand for the Rhododen- 70n until R. Catawbiense makes its ap- arance which, if the weather continues .vorable, will be within a fortnight. An lusually large supply of Lilium for- Dsum is being offered this week, but the :ice has held its own and the whole- Jers stand pat at $3 per dozen for best. Carnations are excellent in quality ;d stand normal in price, retailing at ic. per dozen for best. They have not lid as readily during the week for the .me reason that other staples have not, ping way to Spring stock. The Hillsborough Nurseries at arlingame suffered a considerable loss in conflagration which occurred at their ,ace early in the week, when a consid- able number of Cattleya and other •chids were destroyed, as well as a large irt of their buildings. Had the fire de- irtment made better connections the ss might have been considerably less. T. Meier, manager of the nurseries, remises that the plant will he immedi- :ely reconstructed and new plants sub- ituted as soon as possible. Daniel MacRorie of the MacRorie- IcLaren Co., has just left for the South. "r. MacRorie will visit at Los Ange- s, Santa Barbara, and San Diego on business tour. Excellent window displays were shown St Saturday (St. Valentine's Day) by 18 Art Floral Co. in Powell st. This :m called electric effects into play with )wer arrangements of hearts and other .sty designs. This same company at- acted still further attention by offering 'chid blooms at reduced rates as a val- [tine specialty. G. Dailet. Portland, Ore. otes Stock is coming in more plenti- illy. Roses and Carnations are im- 'oving with the lengthening of the days, r we only had 12 hours sunshine dur- ,g January. Lilium formosum, Callas, Tulips, Nar- ssi and Hyacinths are on the market, id business was exceptionally good. Hans Niklas returned from his wed- iig trip from British Columbia. A. Byron from Jennings Lodge, re- jrts an exceptionally good Violet crop, 5 being the best Violet grower around ortland. Visiting the Rahn & Herbert establish- ent, I met C. Pfunder, Portland's pio- 5er florist, and the owner of the houses hich Rahn and Herbert now occupy, i said that he will sell the grounds tor isidences. Mr. Pfunder started in busi- 3SS 50 years ago and he was for a -long me the only florist in Portland, when .ir Rose City was just a little town. He not an active florist any more, but a asy private gardener around his beau- ful home grounds on the Portland sights. Mr. Rahn came from Schone- ;rg, Berlin, Germany, where he served is apprenticeship ; later he worked in lelgium and at Haiti in the West adies. In the States he was employed y J. M. Kettler. Brooklyn, and the llizabetli Nursery Company, and at dif- irent other places before he came to ortland. He has been in Portland since 901, and in business since 1906. Now iir biggest wholesaler in town, he em- loys about 12 men. Of course his new lace in Clacamas will be considerably trger and more uptodate. A. Rahn is prominent Elk and a great hunter ; his ome is full of fine specimens of hunting rophies. If you have not seen a pot- 'asher that cleans pots to about 600 er hour inside and out, come to Rahn & lerbert's place and see one in operation. [r. Fowler, the inventor, is improving is patent brush that does the inside eaning so thoroughly that the pots look ke new. This machine can be operated y hand, water, or electricity. The one ; operates now on A. Rnhn's place rans V electricity. C. A. Bruggemann. 44% More Roses Under the Skinner System of Irrigation IN their Bulletin No. 157, on Miscellaneous Greenhouse Experiments, commenting on tests of the Skinner System of Irrigation under glass on roses after showing that tests were identi except as to water, they say: "We have 3721 blooms for the Skinner System and 2580 for hose watering, a gain of 1141 blooms for the Skinner System. The The fine spray of the Skinner System i feature of difference is in the character of the spray, very beneficial both for plants and soil." What the CKINNER Qystem Joes The Skinner System waters uniform); the ground nor bruise the most watered by a natural rainfall Get our six books Mail the coupon noiu. It will bring you completi facts about the Skinner System, also our six Irrigation Booklets. The Skinner Irrigation Co. / Dept. D, TROY, O. 1 a fine mist form and cannot cake ^ Skinner licate foliage. Your plants are . Irrigation der your absolute control. , Co., Dept. D / Troy O. Send me complete details of your system, also your 6 irrigation booklets. Order Now I 468 W. Erie St. CaiCAGO I Frost Insurance For $5 This Standard Thermostat will guard your greenhouses day and night, and ■will warn you at your bedside of any haps tomorrowl You adjust the hands at whatever temperature you please and the thermostat WILL aiVB A S ALARM whenever tHe temperature rises or falls ideal florists' thermometer a facture an thermostat S2o'.'"^sJni Standard Thermometer Co. 65 Shirley Street, BOSTON. MASS. FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE "J^'f^^ A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 2 Duane St., New York 528 The Florists' Exchange The President Talks About Estimates ^^N estimate for your house fam means absolutely noth- * * ing unless accompanied by a complete detail specifi- cation. You wouldn't think of buy- ing a pile of coal that was estimated to be so many tons — you want to know ex- actly how many. Buy your green- house the same way. Demand that you know absolutely. Compare specifications. Com- pare the firms back of each. Make sure you are getting what you think you are getting. Give our specifications and our price the severest kind of com- parison— then you will be ready to talk business. When you are ready, let us know. "We go anywhere H. S. Mabie. Maywood, N. J. for business." Iron Frame Houb< PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania Building, 15th & Chestnut Sts. The "Indicinola Florists," Columbus, Ohio, Say It Pays To Let L. & B. Do The Building "The house you erected for us last Summer is so superior over the one we erected ourselves with your material, that there is no doubt our future building will be done by Lord & Burnham. "It is a pleasure to show our friends a Lord & Burnham house. The two boilers I think ideal greenhouse boilers." (Signed) HILLS & DUPREE Lord & Burnham Co. iLES OFFICES 1 42nd S.i< PHILADELPHIA Franklin Bant Bids. FACTORIES: Irv CHICAGO RookeiyBldg. ,N.Y.,D..PI.iD ADVERTISING, CATALOGS AND CATALOG MAKING A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN Hlr VOL. XXXVII NO. 10 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. MARCH 7, J9(4 One Dollar pet Atmuiti New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its briUiant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink KiUarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, KiUamey BriUiant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuUer flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney BriUiant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, KiUarney BrilUant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it wiU immediately supplant the original KiUamey as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compeUed to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery, March, 1914. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE>V YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., Will belp all around If yon i Lily Bulbs Lilium Formosum Magnificum 7-9-m., 300 to < Giganteum , 300 to case, $16.00 per case. Special quotatit 3-9-iD., 250 to case, $20.00 per ( thousand lots. CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Matchless. . . . .' $12.00$100.00 Enchantress Supteme 6.00 50.00 1000 Pink DeUght S6.00 SSO.OO White Pert action 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 i.OO 25.C Sprengeri Plants Silver Pink- Snapdragon 2M-iD. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Eooted Cuttings, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. AZALEAS ot the following varieties: Vervseneana, Madam Van der Cruyssen, De Sehryveriani, Simon Mardner and Niobe Doz. 100 12-14-in .$8.00 $60.00 14-16-in 10.00 75.00 All above subject to 3 per cent, for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., ^P^^^^i. %-. Reclproelty — Saw It In the Ezchange advt. In the Eschange GERANIUMS l"Sink Vincent, to think Vin e has become synony the cream of thousands of varieties. Maryland Our own introduction which we are m sending out, is a semi-double, bright, fiery sc let and is the result of a cross between Pilote and Alph. Ricard and retains the go points of both parents, and unless we are vt much disappointed, is a variety that will pie; 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. Scarlet Bedder t of standard i , representing [.00 per doz., $6.00 per I ,550.00 per 1000. Novelties Standard Varieties We pride ourselves on our standard list; in it will be found such well known and popular varieties as S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevme, La Favorite, Mme. Landry, Jean Oberle, Bertha de Prisilly, Peter Henderson. Miss F. Perkins, etc., in great abundance of handsome stock. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000 for 2 in, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 ' " for 3 Special i they have given general Our new illustrated Geranium Catalog marks a new epoch in catalog making — is a. maximum of the printers' art. This catalog Is now being mailed to the trade; if you don't get yours let R. VINCENT, JR. & SONSCO.,"r«f Will help all around If jaa i SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 552— INDEX, PAGE 555 530 The Florists' Exchange EXTRA SIZED Gladiolus *************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • * * • * * * * * X L ALL. An English preparation Gals., $3.25 i NICOTINE. Liquid Pints, 1.35 ^ NICOFUME. Paper Can of 24 sheets, 1.00 -^ TOBACCO STEMS. Black kind P<=r 100 lbs., 1.25 V * * * FINE GROUND BONE 200-lb. bag, $4.50 ^ CLAY'S 56-Ib. bag. 3.25 ^ NITRATE OF SODA 50-Ib. bag, 2.25 "K America. Soft fJesh pink, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. May. Pure white flowers, finely flaked, bright rosy crimson, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Brenchleyensls. Bright scarlet, $1 .75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. INSECTICIDES TOBACCO DUST. Fumigating Per 100 lbs., 3.00 FERTILIZERS I Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St. New York 1 due — Mention Exchan SEEDS for the FLORIST ytCLTPDC^ QUEEN OF /%3 1 ILK9 THE MARKET The be! y, large, double flowers, on long £ White , Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose, Peach Trade Packet, 20c., Oz. 75c. SWEET PEAS, STOCKS, CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. rag seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON P A U M S KS!jri.\S and other sons. ARAUCAKIAS in sorts. BAY TREES, crowns, pyramids and pon ies.All for Spring. 1914, del'very Orders boolied now. Address; AUGUST R6LKER&. SONSp oT box 752, or 51 Barclay strert New York Its for AUGUST HAERENS, Somergem, BELGIUM Three Winners BEET-New Early Model lOc. pkt., 15c. oi., 40c. a lb., $1.25 lb. CABBSGE— Copenhagen Market lOc. pkt.. 40c. oz., $1.50 ;.i lb., $5.00 lb. NEW ONION— Gigantic lOc. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. H lb., $2.50 lb. I pItt. each ol above for - S0.25 Special .75 Burnett Bros., PANSIES Finest Mised 0 per :000. Ei- „. , . , So.OO per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Seed, 50c. and Sl.OO per pltg. Grower of the Finest Pansies LB.I[HMG;, Lock Box 254, Southport, Conn Glrecreditwliere credltls due— Mentloa Exchange NA/ILSON'S "RfPUTATION" -SEEDS I am oflcrlng Wilson's Seeds to florists because I know tliem to be of superior grade. Send me a trial or- der for some oj the following: Begonia semperflorens Vernon.. .Tr. plit. S0.30 Calceolaria, Covent Garden strain, extra choice Tr. pltt. .50 Godetia, Crimson Glow M oz. .50 Mignonette, Machet, Orange Queen.^ oz. .50 Myosotls alpestris stricta. Blue Gem.H oz. .25 Pansy. WitSON'S IMPERATOR. finest PinkHeddewigii'superlJissimus .."^oz. .25 J. J. Wilson Seed Co. 79 Orange St.. NEWARK, N. J. Caladiumfsciiientumsjil Tuberoses BouHe Pcarl I 114 Chambers St., New York Gladiolus Bulbs If you want a few bulbs, good quality, fair size, and something that you can make some money on, send us your order for a few of the following: p^^ jqq p^,. jqqq 20,000 GLADIOLUS AMERICA $1.00 SS.no 20,000 GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS 70 r,.00 20,000 GLADIOLUS CHILDSII 50 I 50 10,000 GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANCIS KING 1.20 10.00 These prices are only good while the above stock remains unsold. "^ 30 and 32 Barclay St., New York Reciprocity — Saw I IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A Reai Yellow Gladiolus PLANT SULPHUR KING One of our Seedlings and recognized far and near as the best yellow on the market. Awarded a Certificate of Merit in Holland. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 John Lewis Chittis, "'f.VX'^Y."' The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S "Y" BRAND Fomosmns-GIGANTEUMS-MaliUoram CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY IN CASES OF 1000. 500 AND 250 PIPS. AT tl6.00 PER 1000 , 99 WARREN STREET. NEW YORK ASPARAGUS NEW CROP Northern Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds @ $3.50 5000 seeds @ $3.25 per 1000 Ask Jot Spring Bock Jor Florists \(au(!tai)G96tore Chicago New York ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus Ready March— April. ORDER EARLY H. H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEWYORK dEEDd and BULBS W.C.Beckerf 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURCH, PA. (North Side) My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA Is being grown by 3000 growers : not seen them grower. Noth- be ready in August. To plant one house, 20x100, will not cost you over $15.00. Write for information, to the Originator, ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc. Col. Vick's Famous ASTER SEED Our strain of Queen of the M arket cannot be surpassed A If grown on our own farm Prices 14 oz. 35c., }4 oz. 6OC., I oz. $1.00 James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER. N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 53 ^ ^eeb l^raire Eeport ^ CHICAGO « EUROPE. ETC., ETC. PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Chas. C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn.; /ice-president, J. M, LupTON, Mattituck, N. Y.; second vice-president, W. F. Therkiloson, Paine X; secretary (re-elected), C. E. Kqndel,; assistant secretary, S. F. Willard, Jr., botli of Clevcia Next annual convention will be held at Washington D. C, June 23 to 25, 19U The change in mailing rate on catalogs, it is to be remembered goes into effect March 16. In this issue tlie following special fea- tures for the Seed Trade will be found on pages 558 to 560. Advertising, by W. F. Therkildson. Wholesale Seed Advertising in the Trade Paper, by Jasper R. Lewis. Superior Seed Catalogs, by A. G. P. Catalog Making, from the Viewpoint of An Observer. These four articles were unavoidably crowded out of our issue of Feb. 28 on account of pressure of matter. In our issue of Feb. 28 were printed the following articles: The Seed Trade Outlook. The Seed Trade Outlook in New' York City. Shipping The Parcel Po The Shipping Problem. Novelties in Flowering Plants from Seed (Illus.). Impending Legislation Affecting the Seed Trade. Newer and Lesser Known Vegetables. What Seedsmen Sell Besides Seeds. Sources of the Seed Supply. The Suburban Florist and His Oppor- tunity. The Modem Seed Laboratory (Illus.) These will be found on pages 491 to IMPORTS, ETC.— Feb. 21, 22 and 23, 3. S. LaLorraine— Maltus & Ware, 10 cases plants. S. S. Maryland — R. J. jOdwin's Sons, 31 pkgs. seed; Caitno Seed Co., 41 sks. seed. S. S. Morro Castle — J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 6 cases bulbs. Feb. 24, S. S. Cedric (Add'l.)— Maltus & Ware, 15 cases trees, etc.; Woodruff & Sons, 14 sks. seed. S. S. Carmania — A. Baldwin & Co., 1 case trees. Feb. 26, S. S. California — M. A. McAllister Co., 10 bags seed. S. S. Pres. Lincoln— J Splero & Co., 8 cases bulbs, etc.; G. Amslnck & Co., 663 bis. Sisal Grass; D. Heydeman, 98_ pkgs. seed. — G. W. Sheldon & Co., 65 cases plants. S. S. Minnewaska — G. Cobb, 18 bis. seed; Vaughi 7 bags seed; i Seed I Woodruff & Sons, 3. Clarke Seed Co., eed; Maltus & Ware, 10 cases Rolker & Sons, 6 cases plants; Co., 21 pkgs. hard & Co., 3 S. S. Noordam — J. M. Thorburn bags seed; Henry & Lee, 3 cas Vaughan's Seed Store, 8 cases ti McHutchison & Co., Ill cases i pkgs. trees; R. P. Lang, 19 ca; " W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., " Nif ■ ~ plants; C. Feb. 26, MacNiff Hort. Co.. 26 H. P. Darr 3 bis. trees; W. B. Marshall '& Co., iv ..a.==o ..^v.,, 12 cases bulbs; P. C. Kuyper & Co.. 68 cases trees, etc.; Redden & Martin, 6 cases shrubs; Hensel Bruckman & Lar- bacher, 1 case bulbs; C. B. Richard & Co., Co., 71 pkgs. seed, etc.; W. F. Collins, 41 cases shrubs, etc.; Bernard, Judae & 4 cases bulbs; Lunham & Moore, 25 cases shrubs, etc.; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 142 pkgs. trees, etc.; C. F. Verkruzen & Co., 67 cases trees, etc.; P. B. Vandegrift & Co., 11 pkgs. trees; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 70 pkgs. trees, etc.; R. P. Lang, 20 cases bulbs; Lunham & Moore, 12 cases trees, etc.; F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 32 pkgs. seeds; Kennedy & Moon, 20 bags seed. At the same time, the mild Winters ex- perienced during the past few years have made many of tiie growers careless about storing the young plants of Carrot and Mangel in silos, and as many of them were quite unprotected, tlie damage lias no doubt been considerable. As regards Brassicas, the weaklings and the too luxuriant have gone under ; how far the remainder will survive we cannot at present say. We must "wait and see." But for the fact that a dry atmosphere prevailed at the time, the damage would have been much more The Onion plant causes us the greatest anxiety. The bulbs planted for seed have perished in wholesale fashion, and this is the greater disappointment to the growers because they could easily have sold the bulbs for eating, at fully ten times the price obtainable for an article of far better quality at this time last One very satisfactory item must be recorded here. The sharp frosts at night and gloriously warm sunshine all day have not only enabled growers to thor- oughly clean the land, but have also pro- vided us with the most perfect seed bed for our annua] crops that we have known for many years. In view of the numerous efforts which .ire being made in many different parts of the world to enact laws for the con- trol of the seed trade, from the operation of which a farmer selling a similar ar- ticle would be exempt, the following ex- tracts from a report of an address re- cently delivered by Professor Biffen of Cambridge (England) before The Farm- ers' Club will be read with interest. "Prof. Biffen paid a high tribute to the quality of the seed of Red Clover which is distributed by the leading seed houses and to the care with which the seed is the tributed by farmers themselves ; in such eases impurities amounted sometimes to as much as 10 per cent" Comment is needless. European Notes The severe frosts which prevailed over nearly the whole of Europe at the time that the last notes were despatched, have now given place to moister and milder been done to harvest. As a general remark, "the weaklings have perished," and many of the stronger plants have had a severe blow, especially the plants of root crops, such as Mangel, Carrot, Parsnip. Rutabaga and Turnip. Of some of these the growers claim that fully two-thirds have been destroyed, but this is a rather extravagant estimate. The Late James J. Comont [The death of James J. Comont is chronicled in our obituary columns, this issae.] — The writer desires to pay this last tribute of affectionate regard to the memory of James J. Comont, for many years the genial and respected represen- tative of James Carter, Dunnett & Beale, who passed over tc 13, ye.Tr he isher of the old type, but alv ready to see and approve all that worthy of approval in every race European Seeds. FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Recofd Numbers GUILTY The Horticultural Press of America and Europe, the judges at flower shows where Nelrose has been exhibited, and the flower- buying public, all charge us with having the best pink Antirrhinum in cultivation. To avoid all useless discussion we have decided to plead guilty and take our sentence, which we expect to be three months at hard labor in filling the spring orders for plants. Plant Nelrose and we would advise planting stock from late struck cuttings, as experienced growers all know such plants give best results. Awarded Silver Cup at last Inter- national Show and First Prize wher- ever exhibited. From 2-in. pots, in rotation, at these prices : Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. F. W. FLETCHER &" COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS.' Giant Asters rOR FLORISTS QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Extra early; selected stock. Large tr. pkt. Dark blue S0.20 Light blue 20 Mixed 20 JOHNSON'S SUPERB LATE BRANCHING. The finest strain offered to the trade. Late flower- ing, resembling a Chrysanthemum. Large tr. pkt. HOHENZOLLERN. Flowers measure 0.25'' ■M .40 .25 .30 S^i, whitW.'.:::::::::::::;:;::::;;;;: 1.00 3.00 1.25 2.00 2 25 SNOWDRIFT. Pure white. The earliest large-flowering white As- VIOLET KING WHITE FLEECE. Pure white DAYBREAK. Delicate pink; very PURITY. Pure white LAVENDER GEM 2.25 2.50 ROYAL PURPLE. An Write for our c : Wholesale Flower Seed List for Florists. JOHNSON SEED CO., 217 Market Street PHILADELPHIA XXX SEEDS AGERATUM, Blue Star, Best Dwarf. 20c. ALYSSUM SnowbaU. The only true dwarf. very compact, fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. ASTERS. Finest ijiants grown, white, purple, pint and lavender, mixed or separate, 20c. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. Finest giants mixed Cannas .60c. S:.50; H pkt. 5( CHRISTMAS PEPPER Very fii COLEUS, New Hy • ' " Fine colors, grand. Best New Giants. Fine. Pkt. 20c. (See page 562) LOBELIA. Blue Ball, New Dwarf. Dark blue, finest of all Lobelias. Pkt. 20c. PANSY, Giant. Finest grown; critically selected. 6000 seeds, Sl.OO; }^ pkt. 60c. PETUNIA. New Star. Finest marked, 20c, PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumlla. New Dwarf. Grand; finest colors. Fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. PRIMULA ObconIca, New Giants. 50c. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. BrUliant scarlet; compact. Large pkt. 20c SNAPDRAGON, Giant White, Pink or Yellow. Separate or mixed. Pkt. 20c. THUNBERGIA, Mix. (Black-Eyed Susan.) 20c. TORENIA FOURNIERI, New Giant. Extra fine and showy. Pkt. 20c. VERBENA, New Giants. Fineat grown. Mixed, or separate colors in Purple, White, Scarlet, Pink-and White Eyed. Each, per pkt. 20c. CASH. Liberal Packets. Six 20-ct. pkt.. $1.00 JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Write them ymi read this advt. In the Excbaage Burpee's Seeds PHIL3DELPHI3 Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for. profit Write them 70U read tbl< Bdvt. in the ExcbaoB.^ Allemania Alice Roosevelt Alph. Bouvier. Beaute Poitevii Brandywine. . . Burbank. .'.... : Beauty.'. Coronet, yellc Chas Henderson. Collette Bochaine Crimson Bedder. David Harum... Egandale Express, dwarf... Flor. Vaughan.. Italia King Humbert... Metallica M. Washingto: Mad. Crozy.. Musafolia, new.... 1.50 Mrs. K.Gray 1.85 Premier, gold ed... 1.75 Pres. Meyers 1.80 Queen Charlotte. . 2.00 Rich. Wallace. .. . 1.50 Robusta, red 1.50 Sec. Chabanne 1.50 Wm. Saunders.... 4.00 All kinds mixed... 1.00 er Cannas, Caladium, Gloxinias, Tube- 100 1000 America, pink $1.80 $16.50 Francis King, scarlet. . . 2.00 18.00 Auensta, white 2.00 18.00 i A.^ HENDERSON & CO. 369:River St., CHICAGO, ILL,. 332 The Florists' Exchange The Truth About p^tj^ WhitCS ^j^^ "'^^ APER WHITES are now used a good deal as bait for Dutch bulb orders. The article is ~W ■ demoralized to a large extent as a consequence. But since all florists have not been offered H^^^ the same bait, it is only right that they should be. And so to convince you that it is not ^^ "^ necessary to go to Holland to buy bulbs grow^n in France, vv^e are going to show you that you can do about as well by buying from good responsible American Houses. Paper Whites are raised for the value of their flowers — not for the bulbs. The flowers are marketed all over Europe — the bulbs almost entirely in this country. Now Romans must be lifted every year or they will rot, but Paper Whites are left in the ground like grass, and the longer they are left there the better they become. This being the case you can readily see that when the price of the bulb is less than the price of the flower, they will not be lifted. The low basis of Paper Whites is about I 8 francs in the fields. A good flowering bulb of I 3 cm. and over is not lifted for less as a rule. At 1 8 francs it means but a trifle more than one-third of a cent per bulb. There are over 1 000 growers of Paper Whites, so the exporter must employ a buyer who gets a commission for his services. This is best — other methods have been tried you may be sure. By the time the bulbs are bought and hauled to the packing sheds — sometimes miles — the cost is about 1 9 francs, net cash. The exporter deals with the buyers all over the world. He employs hundreds of cleaners, counters, packers and workers, hires wagons to transport them to the railroad, assumes the credit risks, etc. He does this for about 10%. This brings the cost to 21 francs, or about $4.20 per 1000. Now French bulb cases are made from wood imported from Norway or Africa and cost about 2 francs or 40 cents each at the lowest. This brings the cost to about $4.50 per 1000, delivered at the R.R. station in OUioules. The freight to New York is about 60 cents ; the U. S. duty is $ 1 .00 ; the cartage from the Brooklyn docks to New York R.R. docks is about 15 cents; Sea insurance. Loss from shortages (uncollectable from S.S. Co.) Consular Invoices, Customs Entries, and other incidentals necessary, say about 1 0 cents per 1 000 — making the net cost delivered at R.R. station in New York, duty paid, $6.35 per 1 000. Now comes the Importer's profit — for his selling expenses, and for assuming other risks, etc., suppose we allow him 1 0% profit— or 65 cents per 1 000— so that the final price is $7.00 per 1 000 f. o. b. New York for Paper White Grandiflora 1 3 cm. and over. But right here comes the hitch. No Importer can afford to fill an order for a gross profit of 65 cents. So when you buy, say less than 8 Cases, you must pay more— a dollar more is not unreasonable. Such being the case, you may buy these bulbs from us at the following prices: Paper White Grandiflora 13cm/over at TS^ ^ ,'^Z tt *^^S:o%° ;" x'&'Z S In 100,000 lots something can be saved on cartage and incidentals. These prices are net cash upon arrival at New York. If you wish credit and are entitled to it, you may have it at 6% per annum, payable by note. These prices are absolutely rock bottom for honest goods. If you get lower prices in quantities the nigger in the woodpile is probably a mixture in the size, by using 50% of I 2cm. or younger bulbs worth 4 francs less per 1 000. This makes a difference in the cost of about 40 cents per 1 000. You must also consider the above prices are free on board cars New York— no "advance charges", no Customs Broker's charges- nothing but fair and square business all the way through. All Things Being Equal— Wouldn't You Rather Buy From American Houses? m If you would— send us your order. If you don't like us, buy from some other reliable American firm — plenty of them to buy from. If you want prices on French bulbs delivered at inland cities — ask us. RALPH M, WARD «c CO., 71 Murray Street, New York i \^ Beclproclty — Saw It In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 333 Good Cold Storage Lily Bulbs ARE SCARCE THIS YEAR We have a few cases left for sale as follows: At New York City Lilium Giganteum, 6 to 8 in., at 120.00 per case of 400 Lilium Giganteum, 7 to 8 in., at $21.00 per case of .350 Lilium Giganteum, 7 to 9 in., at $22.50 per case of 300 Lilium Magnificum, 7 to 9 in., at $15.00 per case of 220 Lilium Magnificum, 8 to 9 in., at $15.00 per case of 200 At Pittsburgh Lilium Giganteum, 6 to 8 in., at $20.00 per case of 400 Lilium Giganteum, 7 to 9 in., at $22.50 per case of 300 At Philadelphia Lilium Giganteum, 7 to 8 in., at $21.00 per case of 350 - Lilium Giganteum, 7 to 9 in., at $22.50 per case of 300 Lilium Giganteum, 8 to 9 in., at $23.00 per case of 280 Order your Lily bulbs NOW for shipment during 1914 — storage free until Dec. 1st — terms 60 days after shipment. ONLY A LIMITED QUANTITY LEFT. ADVANCE PRICES FOR Horseshoe Brand Easter Lilies Fresh Bulbs. Fall delivery 1914 LILIUM GIGANTEUM Case Per Per Per 6 to 8 in. 400 7 to 8 in. 350 7 to 9 in. 300 9 to 10 m. 200 $16.00 18.00 18.00 22.00 1000 $40.00 50.00 60.00 100.00 5000 $190.00 225.00 275.00 450.00 Per 10.000 $360.00 400.00 480.00 850.00 LILIUM FORMOSUM The very best strain obtainable — more uniform than most brands. Per Case 400 350 300 200 $20.00 21.00 22.50 24.00 1000 $50.00 60.00 75.00 120.00 Per 5000 $225.00 275.00 350.00 550.00 Per 10,000 $400.00 500.00 650.00 1000.00 6 to 8 m. 7 to 8 in. 7 to 9 in. 9 to 10 in. Prices on Auratums, Albums, Rubrum, etc. quoted upon apphcation. Deliveries of Giganteum made in 18 different cities — if ordered in advance. Cold Storage facilities in each city. Those who wish Baby Grand Cases in any size and variety may have them at a shght advance in price. Belgium Azaleas From the very best fields — good plants, strong, well budded, well shaped, and delivered in good condition and on time. Size Per 100 Size Per 100 10 to 12 inches, $40.00 16 to 18 inches, $125.00 12 to 14 inches, 55.00 17 to 19 inches, 150.00 13 to 15 inches, 65.00 18 to 20 inches, 200.00 14 to 16 inches, 75.00 20 to 22 inches, 250.00 15 to 17 inches, 100.00 21 to 23 inches, 300.00 Extra fine specimens at $4.00, $5.00, $7.00, $10.00 and up to $25.00 each. Case charges extra at 12.00 per case. These prices are duty paid, f .o.b. cars New York, and for delivery in good condition. State whether you want plants for Christmas or Easter flower- ing. All good standard varieties — your choice if you wish it. Dwarf Azaleas on own roots — a very excellent thing for all retail florists — both for Xmas and Easter trade — any variety at $30.00 per 100. Araucarias Excelsa, fine plants from top cuttings — may be shipped with your Azaleas — 6 to 8 inches, 1 to 2 tiers at $45.00 per 100, or 10 to 12 inches, 1 to 3 tiers at $50.00 per 100. Excelsa Glauca at about double above prices. Palms, Ficus, Rhododendrons, etc., quoted upon application. F.O.B. GHENT PRICES UPON APPLICATION. Horseshoe Brand French Bulbs ROMAN HYACINTHS Size Per 1000 Per 10,000 10 to 12 cm. $17.00 $160.00 11 to 14 cm. 24.00 225.00 12 over 27.00 255.00 13 over 35.00 340 00 PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Si2 e Per 1000 Per 10,000 Per 50,000 Per 100,000 12 cm over $7.00 $65.00 $312.50 $600.00 13 cm. over 8.00 70.00 330.00 640.00 14 cm over 10.00 85.00 412.50 800.00 15 cm over 15.00 140.00 Terms net cash on arrival at New York. Those requiring credit and deserving of it, may have it at 6% per annum, pay- able by note. SEE OPPOSITE PAGE BUY YOUR BULBS FROM AMERICAN HOUSES— IT PA^S RALPH M. WARD 1^ CO. Horseshoe Brand Products 71 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK SEND FOR THE JOY BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOQY IT'S FREE Write them you read this adTt. In the Exchange 534 The Florists' Exchange GLADIOLUS FOR FORCING OR FIELD 1000 Chicago White. First size. .S40. 00 Sold at 6c. and 8c. in the Chicago Market. Chicago White. Medium Size C 32.00 Hyde Park. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $50.00) 18.00 Mrs. Francis King. Medium size (3000 for S37.50) 13.50 Ttick, healthy bulbs grown on. our own farms. Augusta. First size 18.00 Ourown growing, sound and healthy. America. First size 17.00 Our own growing, sound and well graded. eSo^ Our two forcing novelties, Chicago White and Hyde Park, are the best early kinds for florists. . TUBEROSE BULBS Cured, graded and packed under our own supervision. 100 1000 Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf. First size bulbs (4-6 in. cir.) (2000 for $16.50) $1.10 $8.50 Excelsior Pearl. Medi- um size bulbs, (3-4 in. cir.) 55 4.50 Armstrong's Ever- blooming 2.00 18.00 Variegated Leaved... 1.75 15.00 Albino. Hand picked.. 1.75 15.00 Single. Hand picked... 1.75 15.00 fl@-Spring Book cHicAGoVAUGHAN'S BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted Our stock of these bulbs was secured by our Mr. Vaughan. They are from seed of the finest large-flowering strains not to be compared with ordinary Dutch-Belgian Single Sorts. White, Scarlet. Yel- low, Pinlc. Doz.,40c.; 100, $2.50; 1000, $22.00. Single Sorts. Mixed. Doz., 35c. ; 100, $2.25; 1000, $20.00. Double Sorts. White, Scarlet, Yel- low, Pink. Doz., 60c.; 100, $4.00; 1000, $35.00. Double Sorts. Mixed. Doz., 50c.; 100, $3.50; 1000, $32.00. GLOXINIAS Crassifolia Grandiflora — Spotted and Tigered Doz. 100 1000 Separate Colors. 60c. $3.50 $32.00 Choice Mixture. 50c. 3.25 30.00 Lily Bulbs New^Crop No. in case 1000 Gigs. 7-9 in 300 $60.00 Gigs. 8-9 in 250 75.00 Album. 8-9 in 170 85.00 Album. 9-11 in 100 125.00 Auratum. 9-11 in. ..100 85.00 New srorage vallcg Packed in cases containing 500 pips and 1000 pips. 500 to case $10.00 1000 to case 18.00 We Are ShippinS Now for Florists Ready SEED STORE NEW v(RK and the list of varieties is very large, in- cluding the choicest raised. He is offer- ing this week a very full list of fluwer seeds and Spir«as for forcing. A large invoice of Caladium esculentum has just been received. Recently arriving steamers brought tu Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., several cases of tuberous rooted Begonias, CUadi- oli and small nursery stock, such as Rose bushes and Rhododendrons. Weeher & Don, 114 Ohamhers st., re- ceived this week a large shipment of On- iun sets, and field seed Corn. The store force is taking advantage of the present check of counter trade by the storms to catch up with previously tiooked orders. In response to mail and travelers' or- ders, business Is active in grass seeds and also in flower and vegetable seeds in gen- eral at Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., where an attractive window display of these and incubators is noted this week. \ W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d St., i received last week on the S. S. Noordam, a large shipment of Rose bushes and Rhododendrons. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., is making ready for his exhibit at the In- ternational Flower Show at the Grand Central Palace in this city March 21 to 28. He has just received fresh crup seeds of Primula obconica and P. Chi- nensis from France. Mr. Irwin has not joined the Bull Moose party, but he now has on the wall of his oflice room No. 1210 of the above given address, a fine head of a moose killed by him last Au- tumn while on a hunting trip in Canada with Wallace R. Pierson and several other florists. The window and insitie store di.splay of poultry requisites at Stumpp & Wal- ter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., this week is probably one of the most comprehensive ever seen at any seed store in this city. A very full line of Summer flowering bulbs is also another leading feature. A SPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Seedlings (tin 00, 1000 Tlie true kind, from seed saved ^ I "• r from my own plants BRIGHTON MASS. W. H. ELLIOTT, 1. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field and Garden Seeds Established 1818. Write for < Light, Pratt and EUloott Streets BALTIMORE, MD. Write tbem yoi i?ad this advt. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and an GARDEN SEEDS LEONARD SE^^^^^;o ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices • It In the Erchange CANNA BULBS 100 1000 BS:kPriacr!°r: :::::;::: ::::::: 1.1 won 25.00 prrMejS! "::::::::::: ::::::: 2II 2.25 20.00 45.00 2.25 Flor,aice Vaughan 2.75 25 on :: 1.75 i.snn Carefully packed; liberal extras for early orders. FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers CANNAS from Experienced Growers . good luck trademarks, but pure e to name, will bring you the best of iry time. ading varieties, Sl.OO to S2.00 per lUU; express prepaid on alJ cash orders. Get our list before you buy and save half your money. Fourteen years in the busi- ness of Canna growing, we ought to know how to serve you right. L.H.READ&CO. Deer Park, Ala. New York Seed Trade For nd ti iin a month the [ nd bulbs, and of j which are found j counter sales of seed; that long list of itei in modern seed stores, hare been sererely checked by adverse weather conditions, indeed, the recent snow storm has driven in the travelers representing the several seed stores, curtailing orders from that source ; has cheelsed the preparation of hotbeds for early seed sowing ; has pre- vented the planning of landscape work, and has hindered early sales of foreign nursery stock now arriving. However, from another iJoint these heavy snows are not wholly unfavorable to early planting of nursery stock, for when they melt away they leave the ground in ex- cellent condition for such work. MacNiff Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey St., will open the auction season nest week, holding its first sale on Tuesday, March 10. On this day it will offer Holland nnrsery stock, such as Rose bushes, Rhododendrons, conifers etc., and bulbs. The second auction will be on Friday of the same week, and sales will be held thereafter every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season. Peter Hendei'son & Co., 37 Cortlandt St., have .iust received a large invoice of Summer flowering bulbs from Europe, in- cluding Anemones, Moutbretias, Hyacin- thus candicaus, and Crinums. The Spring Ijulb catalog is now in hand, and will be sent out the last of this month. Cannas at A. T. Boddington's, 342 W. 14th St., are moving well. The number handled at this store is almost incredible, Philadelphia Seed Trade The terrific snowstorm that started here on Sunday evening, and continued until the following night, accompanied by a regular nor'wester, practically stopped business for the time being, as traffic was almost entirely suspended and J with the wires down, many outside points are isolated. The event of the week in the trade ' was the opening of the Dreer'e annex at 716 Chestnut st. This annex em- ! bodies all the latest features of a modern store, and together with the old store : at 714, completes what is one of the i finest seed stores in the East. The older , section is given over to the flower seed i department, and all requisites pertain- ! ing to the garden and conservatory. The i cashier's offices are also in this section. 1 The plant department is located in the new part, as are also the vegetable seeds, grass seeds, garden, farm and lawn im- I plements, likewise the poultry depart- I ment. Attractive signs in white and green guide the customer to whatever department he is seeking. The shipping department is located to the rear of the new section and divided by a windowed : partition that reaches to the ceiling; similarly the rear entrance is all in glass, thus flooding it with daylight. Over 150 sq. ft. of floor space gives ample facilities for the shipping. The store was handsomely decorated for the opening with palms, ferns and other beautiful plants from Riverton, while here and there vases of Carnations were tastefully arranged. Fred Copperthwaite, formerly with Walter P. Stokes, is now with the Henry F. Michell Co. as store super- 1 visor. Mr. Michell is again about after a short sojourn in the sunny South. Walter P. Stokes is making consider- able changes to his store. The entire ; front is being remodeled ; the door will be placed in the center, with bulk win- dows in both sides, the interior is also being entirely repainted and repapered. The Johnson Seed Co. reports excel- lent mail order business. of cheap thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with iUustrated book, mailed Postpaid by manufacturers upon *— ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Trade M„b AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST, PAUL, MINN. : big seed houses. As long e S popular varieties for S1.75 Rare Bargains in Spencer Sweet Peas ding and reliable California grower, same stock as of- : lasts. I will send, in quantities from one pound up, Vsta Ohn, best lavender; Mrs. C. W. Breadmore, edge; Helen Lewis, rich salmon; King Edward, magnificent scarlet; George Herbert, rosy carmme; Mrs. Sankey, black-seeded white. Highest Grade Mixture of Best Spencers and Paradise Red Flakes, Sl.OO per lb. Phyllis Unwin. pink-tinted buff, and Mrs. Alfred Watkins, exquisite blush, at 75c. per lb. All good, clean seed, and warranted true to name. If desired by mail, include Sc. per lb. for postage Reference: Bank of Avoca. EDGAR A. HIGGINS. :: Sweet Pea Specialist. :: AVOCA, N. V. i The Florists' Exchange 335 nMnMnMpMnMnMnMnMMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMDMnMnMnMnMnM BoddingtOD's ouallly Flower seeds (New Crop) FOR FLORISTS (New Crop) Selected seeds, successfully sown, secure sure, safe and serviceable satisfaction REMEMBER YOU MAY DEDUCT S PER CENT. IF CASH ACCOMPANIES ORDER PETUNIAS White G uprovement on Little Gi doing Trade pkt 25c , Little Gem. Dwarf, bes Carpet of Snow For hanging baskets Sweet (the old variety) Boddlngton's Ou double Petunias have reached 1 of excellence,3and may 1 produce a large J^ Trade Trade Fringed. Our ' ^ highest standard headquarters for SWEET PEAS of every description. Our Wholesale Catalogue of Quattty Seeds and Bulbs (is now ready), contains 52 pages of Seeds and Bulbs you need. Write for it to-day — a postcard will fetch it. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 342 West 14fh Street NEW YORK CITY Reciprocity— Saw it in the Exchange 536 The Florists' Exchange MICMEL-US COLp STORAGE- GAL- LEY ORDER INONV FOR BAST'BR $16.00 per 1000 and $31.00 per 2000 $2.50 per 100, $4.75 per 250, $9.00 per 500 MICHELL'SiVALLEY For a number of years we have made a specialty of Cold Storage Valley and our strain is reputed to be the finest in the United States. Stored under our own supervision and packed in convenient quantities for shipping to prevent rehandling. Write or mail your order today. Wholesale price Hst of other Lilies from cold storage Free. Get it. SEED Dept. 518 MARKET ST., HOUSE PHILADELPHIA, PA. MICHELLS nMnMaMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnmn SPIRAEAS FOR DECORATION DAY All Sound and Dormant Roots From Cold Storage PEACH BLOSSOM. The color is delight- ful soft pink; free-flowering ; growing as Doz. 100 1000 freely as the white types $1.25 $8.00 $75.00 QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Soft shell pink . . 1.25 8.00 75.00 ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA COMPACTA MULTIFLORA GLADSTONE. Enormous spikes of pure white flowers QUEEN OF HOLLAND. One of the fin- est ; grand florists' variety 1.25 8.00 75.00 JAPONICA 75 5.25 50.00 ARTHUR T.BODDINGTON SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th Street, New York City spiraea Gladstone -r ■ ^ , A ^: J . / ^^HP _. -^ '^^j^ ^-^^ L ^^r'^ *fm m ^* 4 HMNk... iriS&^-ix^mA 1 .'^ ^ ^^ „ :.i^m m f ,:;., ;l^^^ ''.-^ 6.00 55.00 6.50 62.00 1.00 6.00 55.00 GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color : Soft yellow, slightly tinged, rose pink in throat. Flowers ij^-in. acrosa. Very strong grower, iyi to 5 feet high. First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $76.00 per 1000, Third size, $50.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. BIDWELL & FOBES, Pure Stock. KINSMAN, OHIO SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Delivery ©6g L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists In SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now ready" Prices on application. GUADALUPE, CAL, Wm help all around If yon mention the Bsehange GARDEN SEED upon appli< S. D PLANTS,BULBSand SEEDS 8- «. KBtU & CO S.S.SKIDELSHYSCO. UI8 BeU Bld^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. Cataloftue for the asktnft JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER. TOMATO Radish, Muskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Sweet Corn Correspondence Solicited Chicago Seed Trade The past week has been a very quiet one with the seed trade, for while the calendar proposes Spring, the weather disposes another way. The mail order trade has been light on account oJ the severe weather, and the retail counter trade has also been slow. Not much of this trade is looked for until the snow is off the ground. The wholesale trade, which includes the orders sent in from the representatives of the various houses on the road, has been the most satisfac- tory part of the trade for the past week. The W. W. Barnard Co. started its retail Spring campaign on Sunday, March 1, with an attractive ad. in the Sunday Tribune, in which it called atten- tion to its general catalog and offered the choice of a splendid lot of Boston and Whitman! ferns for 50c. each. The store was nicely trimmed up on Satur- day evening with a complete line in plants and bulbs in anticipation of the trade for the present week. At Vaughan's Seed Store the whole- sale trade is reported to be continuing good. The seed trade is brisk also, but the shipping of much stock in the way of bulbs and plants is being delayed on a",- count of cold weather. At the green- house at Western Springs, the plant trade is good and perennial stock is in strong demand. It is considered that the coming season will be a good one for the nursery trade, as there is not much frost in the ground, and operations can be commenced earlier than in former The Western Canners' Association Thomas J. Grey Co. Peter M. Miller Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Market Street, - Boston, Mass. will meet a( the Sherman House iu tiiis city on March 19. A large atteudan,,. is assured, and many prominent si'idfi men are expected in the city. At Winterson's Seed Store, the cold weather is reported to be holding bai reported to be selling well. This stock is sold at $100 per share ; no one person is allowed to subscribe for more. Tliis stock is being sold to private gardener.s, park superintendents, and is generally confined to members of the trade as far as possible. The large number of stock- holders required is considered to prove a strong pulling feature of the new house. The difficulty in securing a suitable hi- catiou in the city for the store at a rental that would be satisfactory is now considered to be the most difficult ma t- ter the promoters of this new enterprise have to contend with. Cleveland Seed Trade Another week has passed and we an' still tightly in the grip of King Winter. More snow has fallen and low tempera- tures have been the rule. Those who have been in despair because of the pass- ing of the "old fashioned Winter" should take heart, for we learn from the Weather Bureau office that the snowfall to date has exceeded that of the entire season for years past, and the temperature is already much below normal; consequently trade remains dull. Botzum Bros, have just mailed their new price-list to the market gardeners and florists, to whom they are looking for a large part of their trade this Spring. C. E. Kendel has recently copyrighted his "Garden Record," which appears in his catalog for the first time this year. The Guardian Trust & Savings Co. con- template using this as a feature in their guide to gardening, soon to appear for distribution to the contestants in the amateur gardening contest to be held this year, as last, under the direction of the Plain Dealer and" other business With the approach of the first delivery days in March, the speculative market has broken, and the price of Clover seed has taken a drop. Those best in a posi- tion to .iudge believe that the next few days will find this commodity at its low- est figure for the season. We are now receiving the largest orders of the new .year. All the local seed stores have now mailed their new catalogs and feel per- awaki aturda; especially good days for over-the-( sales, both • days being the warme most Spring like of the month. March 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 537 The NacNiff Horticultural Co. 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA Wtsh to Announce the Opening Sale of the Spring Season Of* Tuesday, March lOth, 1914 STOCK TO CONSIST OP Rose Bushes Rhododendrons Conifers Funkias Tritomas Bulbs, Etc. Sale Starts at Eleven O' Clock A. M. Write for Auction Catalogue SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS At Johnson's Seed Store, 1223 Pros- pect ave., orders are coining in quite satisfactorily, and all are kept busy fill- ing marke,t gardeners' needs. Botzum's, at 651 Woodland ave., is showing a line of Deming sprayers in addition to their usual quota of seeds and poultry supplies. Kendel's Seed Store, 2010 Ontario St., now have on exhibition materials for hotbed use including both vegetable and flower seeds, thermometers, labels, etc., as well as spraying compounds and spray- Shehoygan, Wis. ; Robert Fulton, of Henry & Lee, New York ; Thos. Hill, of the Peninsula Seed Co., Port Huron, Mich., E. E. Theilman, of Theilman Seed Co., Erie, Pa., and several Dutch bulb All of the above named men were much pleased with the outlook for business. Pe^s are in surplus, and contract orders are not as large as a year ago except in a few fases. Bulbs of all kinds are in- creasing in popularity, and larger orders are being booked each season. W. Nursery Co., Fari- Boss BroE. Co., egetable, grass ai his is a bulky ^formation. I^. Banmann & Co., 359 W. Chicago ave., Chicago.— Illustrated list (in colors) of latest Spring decorations for florists' use, the floral subjects being artificial. A. H. Knnaera, Goshen, Ind. — Gladioli. ' " ~~ nderdi type, '^' ' Joe Coleman, Lexington, O. — "Th( Gladiolus Beautiful,'' bulb catalog, 1914 A short select list of varieties, witl Clxris. Beuter, -1140 Decatu Feacoc]£ DaMia Parma, Berlin Dahlias; a list of 25 pp., free trated, Lials, fruits a spray of Kalmia. Such have an immense effect for gard to the use of trees ar The New England Nurseries Co., Bed- ford, Mass. — Wholesale price list for nurserymen, florists and dealers; every- thing in hardy ornamental trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous perennials; also fruit trees, small fruits and Roses. List of trees and plants furnishing food for birds are given, also list of plants appropriate for rock gardens; suggestive ' iting schemes and planting plans for small grounds: list ^Red Holm & Olson, Ino, Wanamake Catalogs Received -Seeds. ■W. W. Barnara Co., 231-235 W. Madison It, Chicago. — Seeds, bulbs, shrubs; 100 varieties are very good. I,,.?' '"',■ Koerner, R. F. D. 6, Station B, Milwaukee, Wis. — Annual wholesale price list of Dahlia novelties. Praser Nursery Co., Huntsville, Ala.— burplus List No. 2, for nurserymen and dealers only, of trees, shrubs, fruits, ■WllMnson, Kenwood Park, Iowa. nd shrubs: a brochure on "Art g with landscape dealin Trees Out of Doors, gardening. W. B. -WTiltticr & Co., Framingham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. — Trade price list of trees, shrubs, evergreens, vines and Roses. Geo. H. •Walker, North Dighton, Mass. j-Dahhas. This is a neat little booklet, tne varieties being arranged according to name alphabetically. Park Nur- Paul, Minn. — A very hand- some list, attractively prepared and printed. The illustrations are very well chosen and each is good of its kind. 100 pp., with index. The 'Wagner Park Nursery Co., ~' " Landscape Gardening, brochure containing tions appropriate and illustra- Hardy Flowers- very 'excellent catalog, and well ill trated. There are several good vie of gardens, also notes on plants £ Hicks Nurseries, West -This ury, L. L, N. T. superbly illus- trated, not only with halftones, line drawings showing the planting and pruning of trees, also of flowers and sprays of varieties. It has over 104 pages. The William H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa. — Moon's Hardy Trees and Plants for Every Ph " " " gardens are ly excellen I St? and shrubs. The . _ __ well chosen and highly in- ; is a list we shall keep )se by us for reference. Carter's Testea Seeas, Inc., Boston and ironto. — A beautifully arranged seed talog, full of first class illustrations, y of the subjects being novelties " Carter's head office is i T. lemolne Sc Son, Rue de Montet, to 142, Nancy, France. — Special lis Osdorf by Hamburg. — Seeds and hardy plants. K. J. Koyk, Ghent, Belgium (New York office, 17 State st.).- ' "-' "' .Azaleas, palms. Bays, Ar Tan Zanten & Co., Royal Veelzorg Nurseries, Hlllegom, Holland.—- " A finely printed catalog of Rho- -Bulbs. illu Schedule Received International Flower Show, New Grand Central Palace, N. T. City: additional preliminary schedule in the plant and cut "Creating Your Landscape" We are now in March. In a month or less the season will have opened out well enough to alio* of full operations in planting and planning. The lists now coming to hand, so well and beautifully illustrated, make one eager to get a start made. Well, we can get started — order- ing. One of the most attractive lists and containing helpful, suggestive illustrations :iiid notes, reaches us from Holm & Ol- .sou. Inc., The Park Nurseries, St. Paul, Minn., under the above heading. We know that away there in the Middle West there are many good gardens and keenly appreciative amateur gardeners. With such qualified landscape designers and I planners of home grounds as Messrs. Holm «& Olsom, the work of developing I beautiful gardens in St. Paul aud within its immediate zone is sure to make steady 1 progress. Cabbage Trials in Denmark An account of Cabbage trials in Den- mark appeared in the issue of the Dan- ish Horticultural Review of Aug. 21 last, from which the following is translated : In the Spring of 1911 there was com- menced comparative experimental trials with 23 late Cabbage and six Red Cab- bage— stocks, which were sent in from different growers in all parts of the coun- try. There were established tour iden- tical trials in different places, and at ' least 100 plants of each stock were planted in each place, the whole area covering about two acres. The trial was to ascertain the following : 1, tendency for splitting in Autumn; 2, uniformity; 3, the form ; 4, firmness ; 5, weight ; 6, the judges' total impressions of the prod- uct; 7, durability (tested by counting the fresh heads in January and end of March ) . Caused by bad weather during the ( Summer of 1911, the plants grew so badly that the judges did not dare to come to a definite conclusion, where- fore the experiments were carried on in 1912 with 20 White Cabbage and six Red Cabbage stocks. On the basis of the result the judges have assigned different certificates where- from L. Dsehnfeldt, Odense, Denmark, obtained a first class certificate for Cab- bage No. 20, this being the. strain which showed the best result. This stock ob- tained 23 points, and the next best 16. The trials also show that the tall stemmed Amager Cabbage in that coun- try is the most improved and constant variety. To obtain the best results it requires well manured soil and the plants must be set out in due time. The tabular results of the points ob- tained by the different varieties also ap- pear in the paper already quoted. 538 The Florists' Exchange M products of your i PEflAlJSTS A CAREFUL SELECTION OF SEED FROM THE BEST ASTERS FOR CUTTING The H. & F. Quality Select Aster Seed is the safes! to plant, because it reduces the elements of chance to your crop, and it is the most economical, because^it pro- duces more salable liowers. Mr. John Gerard, New Britain, Conn., in his letter to us, datedJJanuaryllSth, said, " During 1912 I have reports that many first prizes have been won from the , and I feel confident that your climate, soil and skill will add annual improvements." H< Improved Giant Crego. White, shell pink, rose pink and purple $0.60 Smith's Peerless (Late Branching). White and shell pink 60 Hercules. White only 80 Improved " Rochester." Pink 45 Trial Ofler — Any of the above $1.10 S2.00 $4.00 2.00 3.00 Daybreak. ^ Delicate pink $i Purity. Snow white Hohenzollern. White, rosy lilac and azure blue Superb Late Branching. White, shell pink, deep rose, azure blue, purple and lav- $0.55 $2.( CASH WITH ORDER 1 packets, at 25c. each; five packets, $1.00; or the full twelve varieties and colors, $2.00 ASK FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR i credit Is due— Mention E.TChange -% ^^£ . SmWO Star Pml THE STORM IS PAST Now that the storms and darkness of February are over there is a more cheerful outlook. Warmth and sunshine will stir us to action and aS MEMORIAL is the next big day that we can yet prepare for, all must get busy. We can do our part and are ready with the goods — a big lot of fine, stocky SEEDLING PLANTS of our famous Silver Pink Snapdragon They have been properly grown, w ere topped to bench without further work No trouble c The plants that we offer should gn e a cr( blossom until summer, keeping you supplied through June, the month " between hay and grass," when indoor flowers are scarce and the outdoor varieties coming. A good bench of blossoms then will save your temper and pay the bills. Make room, even at the sacrifice of some poor paying space A look at the accompanying cuts will finish our story. The price is only $4 00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Don't overlook the big profit in bedding plants, which can be had from seed sown now. Price is $1.00 per pkt., 3 for $2.50, 7 for $5.00. Free cul- AII orders Cash. the right time, and are re guesswork about it at Memorial and continu G. S. RAMSBURG Somersworth, N. H. BULBS BEGONIAS, Single. Crimson, Rose, Scar- let, White, Yellow $2 Double. Pink, Rose, White, Scarlet, Yellow, 3 GLOXINIAS. Sii named varieties 2 LILIUM Glganteum. 7 to 9, 300 to case...5 Speciosum Magnlflcum. 9 to 11, 125 to W. E. MARSHALL ®. CO. Bulb Importers. 166 W. 25d St., NEW YORK Cleveland, June 24-26, 1914. American Seed Trade Association, Floris 'Let U3 quote you our whoIe»aIe price* on FIRST CLASS Vege- table and Hower »eed« that produce results. WAlTfRP.STOKB 219 Market street PHILADELPHIA. PA. SCARLET SAGE sc^E^^iimT„"Sui aVnilLLI v'nUL B,„on,sdale Farms. BONFIRE S14.00 per lb. SPLENDENS 13.00 per lb. For delivery after crop 1914 is harvested and sub- iect to crop. Net, 60 days; 2 per cent, off 10 days. F. O. B. Bristol, Pa. We solicit your orders from one pound to one hundred pounds. D. Landreth Seed Company, Bristol, Pennsylvania BLOOMSDALE SEED FARMS For Advt. of Two Coming Record Numbers SEE PAGE 552 Washington, neeting of the State Association of Indiana and the Illinois State Florists' Association. March 10 and 11. For schedules write Secretary, Joseph Smith, Danville, 111. London, Eng-land. — Great Spring flower show, R. H. S., at Chelsea, May 19. 20, and 21. Great Summer flower show at Holland House, June 30, July 1 and International Flower of the Horticultural Society of Ne Tork and the New York Florists' Clu In the New Grand Central Palace, & Lexington 1914 The S. P. S Mar. will sectlo New Yort, N. T.— Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Soranton, Pa. — Spring flower show of the Scranton Florists' Club, Mar. 31 and Apr. 1, at Town Hall. Society of American Florists' ana Oma- ^ - - rtioiUt— '-' meetir 1914. Publications Received The Charity Organization Society the City of New York, thirty-first anni report, 1913. Proceedings of i Twenty-seventh annual convention ot I United Typothetai and Franklin CI America. Grapefrmt, a pamphl Thomas R. Towns, wh - . - - - of shipping, ' by _ _ 11 cost, personal gift boxes of high-class Grapefruit from Dec. to May. Purdue 'nniTersity, twenty- sixth annual report of the Agricultural Experiment Station Lafayette, Ind., for the year ending June 30, i"i' ^'^" horticultural dept. tion of C. G. Woodbury the orchard unde „ _ bulletin on "The Reclamatic an Unproductive Soil of the Kankaki Marsh Region." Soil acidity,, ' ■- and the toxicity _ soluble salts discussed. The San and Oyster-Shell Scales, Ontario Dept. of Agricul- Box PacHing of Apples of alu Bulletin " irrtntn BOX FaCKini, — _ .o ii,^... ^..^ ..- JournL_ the New Tork Botanical Garden, Janu ary, 1914. Among the contents are two articles of importance, one on "Vegetable Foods, Their Distinctive Charactejr - Classification," the other tion of Vegetable Foods. cnltnral Society, officers, Diges- Boyal Horti- of the council for tatemrat ^ .„, of council ai orary and corresponding also the "Book of Arrangements- ror tne r year 1914. Anti-Saloon Year Book, 1914, published from Westerville, O., 25o. Thisf 13 "an encyclopedia of facts and figures dealing with the liquor traflJic and tem- , prance reform." Tree Talk, Feb. 1914, price 160. Among the articles are the following: Plant the Tree Carefully, Cedars of Lebanon, Prepare to Spray Now, Spraying of Shade Trees a Neces- sity, Winter Injury Protection and j Care of Young Planted Forests, and vari- ous notes on scab, scale and other pests and diseases. Potato -Wilt and JLeafroU, Bulletin of the U. S. Department of. Agriculture, No. 64. j Infested Stock I We are advised, through the office of I the Department of Agriculture of theB State o( New Tork, of the finding of con- P siderable infestation with brown-tail! moth nests containing living larva; inj shipments of seedling stock from France,! notably from the Angers district, several of these shipments coming from The Franco-American Seedling Co. and others through Irving Rouse. A single box has contained as many as seven brown-tail moth nests. This indicates very careless inspection of the material from this quarter of France, and action has been taken to remedy this state of affairs. All inspectors are strongly urged , to make a thorough examination of all seedling stock from France, for it must be true, that if such infestation is found in shipments coming to New York, simi- lar infestation is likely to occur wher- ever such seedling stock is received. WAVERtT, Pa. — We have had, and are still having, a very severe Winter. For three nights in succession, in the month of January, the thermometer went to thirty degrees below zero ; then we have ,, had extremely high winds. h Chas. G. Dolson. The Florists' Exchange 539 lower Seeds For Florists ALL NEW CROP AGERATUM )warf . Blue and white, 30c. per oz. ALYSSUM ,lttlo Gem, 30c. per oz. Thornburn's jquet; most valuable for florists for pot culture "' "" °^ ASPARAGUS >lum08U8 Nanus, $3.00 per 1000 seeds, Ercen^ 100 s fa. Hatcherl, S1.50 per 100 seeds. ASTER tranchlng, separate colors. 80c. per < . per oz. CreSo, Wliite and Pink, 7 ten of the Market, separate color 1 mixed, 75c. per 02. BEGONIA irfordia, SOc. per pkt.; A oz. »1.60. ■ena Rose, Ji oz. SOc. Semperflo a, a oz. tl.OO. GraclUs Lumlnos per 1000 Semper- ens Ver- , 25c per Giant Hyadnth- rhorburn's Superb Mixture, $4.00 per 01 PETUNIA Howard's Star, i4 01. SOc. SALVIA Splendens, S1.25 per oz. Bonfire, t2 00 per Zurich, t4.00 per oz. Silver Spot, $150 "■ VERBENAS Separate Colors, SOc. per oz. Hybrid Mixed, :. per oz. Hybrid Mammoth Mixed, SOc. °^ VINCA Rosea, 45c. per ox. Rosea alba, SOc. per oz. ba Pura, SOc. per oz. OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy .M.Thorburn&Co. "Thm moat rmllable teeda" i Barclay St.* (t m New York * N010 ready for del^ety ^ > Bay direct and save money y S ttock ia guaranteed tobe a» represented BEGONIS MADEIRA VINE ROOTS Gladiolus AMERICA The finest stock in the market. Mam- moth siie selected, tlS.OO per 1000; first aiie, 110.00 per 1000. Prices 0 the leading Tsrieties ioses in any variety ;, 1914, deUvery, will rquicK or next opni » cheerfully giTen by . W. O. SCHMITZ GROWXR -Prince Bay, N. Y. ASTERS— DAHLIAS- GLADIOLUS STERS. Seed or Plants. Any variety. Any quantity. AHLIAS. All best cut 0ower novelties and standard varieties, divided or undivided field roots; large supply. LADIOLUS. Get our prices on fine, plump, round bulblet erown blooming stock, pknting ttock and bulblets. Special on Americas. 4IHINH1 snow GAJIDCNS, "K'"- Drake's Satisfactory Tomato Seed 1 I In which quality, superiority of our Strains, and ' very moderare prices are leading features A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOV New stone.. Livingston's Beauty.. .12 Livingston's Favorite .12 ALL BY MAIL POSTPAID. ONION SETS. Wliite and yellow. Write for quotation on your requirements for March delivery. J. AUU. Ul\AKt, CHfSIfR, NEW^JfRSfY Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of Full List of Flower and Garden Seeds Ret iprocity — Saw it Id the Eschange thern States | Houston, Tex. The State Organization A little hustling pays, no matter what It IS J on are driving at," said R. C. Kerr just a few minutes after he had arrived back at Houston from his trip to several cities in North Texas. "I workii for my own business either, not a bit of it, but for our pro- posed State organization — just a little missionary work, so to speak, to see how the boys felt about it," continued Mr. Kerr with an abundance of enthusiasm that showed his trip as chairman of the organization board had been most suc- cessful. "I can sum it up about like this," he said, using the point of a pen- cil, "Dallas will send to Waco in May about twenty. Fort Worth about fifteen, several more from Sherman, then a bunch of the smaller cities to be represented from North Texas, of which we have-not been advised exactly as to numbers, all Central and West Texas have signified good representations, and with Houston's contingent, which will probably be the largest, we can figure at least 150 pres- ent for a starter. I was a little amused at Dallas at the way the florists there wanted a local organization, after the Houston Club idea, and they told me if I would remain over a day or two so that they could all get together at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, they would start their local organization with my assistance. I was only too sorry that I could not have remained over with them for this purpose, but anyway they will, I am sure, have a good club there, once they get a leader to call them together, as everything is fully ripe for it. Otto Lang, at Dallas, was intensely in favor of the State club, and said we could he assured of every florist there being pres- ent. Mr. Greeley of the Dallas Floral Company, also spoke very encouragingly and promised both his work and pres- ence. The State Horticultural Society which was in session at the time, gave us its approbation, and we will get many members from that body, too. Then the Dallas Morning News gave us about a half column write up, which was most complimentary, and this is now to be followed by every leading daily in the State." J. B. Baker, of Baker Bros., Ft. Worth, said: "It is the best thing that ever hapiiened, as the State florists need an organization which, I am sure, will be attended with great results." Then McAdams there said, "It is surely a move in the right direction, and I'll be there ; just enroll me now." "Superb Quality" Flower Seeds For Florists 59 years of satisfactory service and a* a mark of true <t oz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks, Mixed. . Princess Alice, white H oz.' Snowflake, for forcing. ^ oz. Ten Weeks (separate colors) M oz. THUNBBRGIA oi. TORENIA Foumlerl .trade pkt. 16o., }i oz. Balllonl trade pkt. 25e. M ot. VERBENA (Mammt " " Blue and Purple SI Scarlet M oz. 4Uc, oa. White >ial.3Sc,o«. (o>.38c«. 1.00 The above is only a partial list < vriouB catalogues lor descriptions. •SUPERB QUALITY" seeds selected for Florists. Se« TheStorrsi; Harrison Co./^"S^^= Btelvneltr-*>w It la the 1 540 The Florists' Exchange button 0 ^tth& Special Agents in America : Winter, Son & Co., 64-66 Wall St., New York Famous Englisl Flower, Vegetable and Grass Seeds We sell Sutton's Seeds only. No stock carried. Send for catalogue. NOVELTIES Raised on the German Rhine In Strong, Round, Healthy Tubers Dahlias, i RHEINKOEMQ HEINTOCHTER HEINISCHER FR0HS1^N WACHT AM RHEIN RHEINKIESEL Collarette Dahlias, FANAL EHRENFELS RHEINSTEIN UNDINE Cannas, These and all other thoroughly proved novelties from other raisers, also the very best older varieties, are described and illustrated in our special catalogue which is sent free on application by Goos&Koenemann Niederwalluf, (Rheingau) Germany 1 this advt. in the Exchange TO THE TRADE. HENRY METTE, QuecHinburg, Germany ^~^~'^~""~ (Established in 1787) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scate of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and EARM SEEDS Spedaltlea: Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl-Rabi. Leeks, Lettuces, Oniony Peas, Radishes.^Spinach, Turnips, Swedes^ Asters, Balsams, Begonias. Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas. Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas. Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. ENR\ with order. All seeds'offered are grown under my personal supervision my own vast grounds, and are , of strongestgrowth, finest>tocks and best quality. I also grow largely ad this advt. m the EX Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Cue* of 1000. IM.OO LIL.IUM GIGANTEUMS 7/».|iieh. 300 per ea», tll.00 S/IO-lnch. 213 per cue, S20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE © CO., Inc. HORTICU1.TURAL IMPORTERS AND BXPORTBRS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK I read this advt. 1 the Exehanfe FORftDVr.OF TWO COMING RECORD NUMBERS GLADIOLUS We are the largest gro\ rs of all leading varietie Ask for prices DE RUYTER & HOQEWONINQ, NOORDWIJK, HOLLAN Address : 12 Broadway, : is dne — Mention Exchange SEE PAGE 552 De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free < application fill help all around If you mention the SOUTHERN STATES-Continued The Drum Seed and Floral Co. said they were heartily in the movement, and every member of their staff will go in a body. At Sherman, Mr. Kolle of the Te.xas Nursery Company, and H. O. Hannah will lead in bringing the Sher- man bunch, consisting of about every one in the business at that place. Mr. Greeley of Dallas, who, by the way. is the Texas vice-president of S. A. F. and O. H., will become particu- larly useful, because he can bring Inter- state matters with him into the State club, and the whole of the Texas member- Planting Week The Houston Florists' Club has finished with Washington's Birthday their week of planting, where they have offered special inducements to Houston people to plant, selling stock at special prices, which resulted in a grept deal of planting being done, and a great deal of business in trees and plants among all in the trade. The local daily papers have given the subject glaring headlines, so that the matter was well advertised, and the movement has done much good in beautifying the city. The Texas seeds- men, Reicbardt & Shulte, are advising general planting of seed now that pros- pects for more cold weather has about passed ; in fact, at no time has the tem- perature for the Winter been much below the freezing point, making comparatively a mild Winter for South Texas. Mr. Schulte says "We are working night and day to keep up with our immense orders for seed, often using parcel post facili- ties to splendid advantage,, and the bulk of the trade has never been so large as it has tveen this season." At present writing a .heavy spow is falling in Gfaiveston, and a frolic in Fort Worth, Texas Brisk Business The Ft. Worth florists have duced was already sold. In fact than half the time everybody has clea up his stock each day by the middl) the afternoon. There has been more funeri than anything else, but decorati weddings, and social functions ha coming in pretty fast too. While there are a good many Oai tions grown here the demand exceeds output from the local benches, therefore have to purchase and w the growers west of the Mississippi much more satisfactory for shipi than those farther east. Carnations six or seven days after being on the i for 36 hours. The good keeping gi, ties we attribute to their not forced too much. The time is co in fact I think it is here now, whe florist who pickles and forces excesi will begin to lose all his long dis business. There are several timi many Carnations sold through this tion as all other flowers put tog on account of the people being al produce excellent Roses, Sweet Violets, etc., in their own gardens, goes too at all times of the year ex( January, February, July and Aug There were excellent Americai Roses in the gardens here at Christn All the same, some florists in Ft. W are doing more than three times as ) cut flower business as they were ) five years ago. Mr. Kerr, from Ho . in the newsletter from that city, ap' day in Ft. Worth last week in th terests of the proposed Florists' AsE tion of Texas. This is a long felt and it is the prediction of the ■« that it will be a real live associf The excessive freight rates alone_ ■? make it profitable for the florist Texas to organize to fight them. Kerr says practically all the floris the State are responding readily, there is expected to be good showii the initial meeting which will be at Waco in May.' W. J. BAKi Nashville, Tenn. The week has brought the long ' Winter, or at least what there is of it. The heaviest snow of the seah lay for over twenty-four hours, and h mercury dipped to twelve degrees abp zero. It is still below freezing poina good part of the time, and every one fi a that we have received great benefit. Stock of most kinds is more plent 1 than it was a week ago, and the qua r is excellent. Roses are not very ab - dant as yet, but there are enough to » around. Prices are little changed froi » week ago. It is near enough the time that we ' ) begin to form an idea of what we si 1 have for Easter, and everything looks' though there would be an abundance f good stock. Those who sell flower seeds over e counter are beginning to do a brisk bi - ness, and there is a small demand iT dry Canna and Tuberose bulbs. I The Florists' Exchange 541 C A N N A S WE are not Dealers but Growers and by handling our own product, it being grown, cured and packed under our own personal supervision, we know just what our customers get, and do not have to put the blame for poor stock, wrong varieties, etc., on some one else, but stake our own reputation on every package that leaves our place. The following sorts are all distinct, useful varieties, select stock, 2-3 and more eyed divisions. 250 at thousand rate; less than 250 of a kind at hundred rates. 1^^ Alphonse Bonvier. Crimson, 5 ft.. $2.00 $15.00 Florence Vaughan. Green foliage, rich golden .yellow, dotted red, 5 ft. 2.00 15.00 Fcuermeer. A brilliant fiery scarlet of medium size, exceptionally free flowering, 4 ft 3.00 25.00 Gladiator. Strong vigorous grower, with fine green foliage, large heads of flowers ; color is yellow spotted with red, blooms early and late, al- ways looks cheerful, 5 ft 3.00 25.00 Hiawatha. Variegated foliage, large flowers with large crimpled petals, color delicate pink with border of clear cerise, 5 ft 3.00 25.00 J. D. Eisele. Brilliant vermilion scarlet, 3% ft 2.00 15.00 Jean Tissot. Intense brilliant ver- 15.( highest type of orange scarlet floi ers, combined with the flnest type bronze foliage 100 1000 Mont Blanc Improved. Almost pure white $5.00 $30.00 liouisiana. Large vivid scarlet flow- ers, glossy green foliage 2.00 15.00 Mme. Berat. Pink flowei-s, green foliage. 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Mme. Crozy. Popular and valuable, rich orange scarlet flowers, edged with bright golden yellow. 4 ft.... 2.00 15.00 Niagara. Rich deep crimson, with a wide irregular border of deep golden yellow, dwarf grower 3.00 20.00 Patria. Intense light crimson, good for massing, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Pennsylvania. Rich bright vermil- ion scarlet, strong robust grower, 6 ft 2.00 15.00 President Myers. Rich cherry car- mine, bronze foliage, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Queen Charlotte. Rich pomegran- ate red, bordered with bright golden yellow, 3% ft 3.00 20.00 Richard Wallace. Canary yellow, large flower, iVz ft $2.00 $15.00 Rnbin. Bright scarlet flowers, dark foliage, 4 ft 3.00 25.00 Robusta. Large foliage 3.00 25.00 Souv. de Antoine Crozy. Beauti- ful red bordered with golden yellow, 3% ft , 3.00 20.00 Venus. The color is a gay ro^ pink with mottled border of creamy yellow 3.00 20.00 Uncle Sam. Clear, deep orange flow- ers, borne in large clusters, hand- some luxuriant rich green foliage, 6 ft 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Kate Gray. Flowers 6 in. across, color a splendid shade of rich orange scarlet, finely flaked and streaked with golden yellow tints. 5 ft. NEW CANNAS Our Own 1914 Introductions $1.00 Each, Set of Six for $5.00 BENVOLA. A brilliant rich shade of Lincoln red ; flowers are beautifully formed, and borne in great profusion ; dark rich green foliage, showing a tinge of bronze ; dwarf grower. GONZABO. Brilliant carmine, large flowers of waxy petals, enormous trusses ; luxuriant dark bronzy green foliage ; growing about 3% ft. 'HORATIO. Large waxy flowers of beautifully formed petals, brilliant . bright golden yellow, crimson scarlet edge, yellow throat, spotted red, foliage dwarf, robust, of good texture, deep rich green. JESSICA. A beautiful shade of rose carmine, flowers are large, trusses enormous, freely pro- duced throughout the entire season, dark bronzy green foliage, growing about 3% feet. tAFEAV. Medii 1 large flowers in largt trusses which are profusely produced, the foliage is a very dark metallic green overlaid with a bronze sheen, dwarf, sturdy grower, orange scarlet. MERCUTIA. Intense vermilion scarlet shading to pink at" the base of petals, the foliage is clear rich green, grows about 3 ft. high, an early and continual bloomer. Miscellaneous Plants A general assortment of bedding plan fop immediate shipment. Special price on lots. ACALYPHA ^r^r Macfeeana $2.50 ACHYRANTHES Emersoni, Besteri Mosiaca.... 2.00 AGERATUM Dwarf AVhite, Inimitable, I.it- tle Gem, Princess Pauline, etc. 2.00 ALTERNANTHERA Aurea nana; Jewell ,SeyboIdl, BriUiantissimus, etc 2.00 ALYSSUM Giant, Dwarf, Double 2.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri. Extra "'I'Jy I BEGONIA ^i\i°° Pf i'™ large Vernon. Pink and white $2.00 $3.00 Lnminosa, Pfitzer Triumphant 3.00 4.00 Per 100 I Gloire de Chatelaine 4.00 6.00 3™ COLEUS $3.50 Beckwith Gem, Duneraria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Ver- 3 oc schafPeltii 2.00 HARDY POMPON Chrysanthemums in a large as- „„» , sortment including all types 2.00 """ FUCHSIA Gerbert, Lieut. Manritz, Ma- rinka, Minnesota, Goetting- ham, etc 2.00 3.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY Extra Strong Stock 2.00 3.00 HELIOTROPE Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bru- ant 2.00 3.00 LANTANAS A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har- kett's Perfection, Delicatis- LEMON VERBENAS Fine Stock MOONVINE Noctiflora, Leari PETUNIAS Double Fringed Mixed Colo Double Fringed White SALVIA Bonfire and Zurich SENECIO SCANDENS or Parlor Ivy SMILAX Good Strong Stock SWAINSONA alba, rosea R, VINCENT, Jr. ® SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND Reclrrocity— Saw I - o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-i 542 The Florists' Exchange When we say DO NOT HESITATE to invest in the Philadelphia Pink Carnation we are absolutely sincere in giving you our advice. Andfhere are our reasons: 1st. The Philadelphia Pink is an extremely productive variety. 2d. It has a remarkably vigorous constitution and will be sure^to thrive in whatever section of the country you may be located. 3d. Its color is in a class by itself, being of that exquisite clear shade of pink which is most attractive. The blooms sell at sight. 4th. The Philadelphia Pink has an ideal calyx — no splits — long, stiff stem, and 5th. It will bring you more money than any Carnation on your place today, barring none. This, you will say, is a broad statement — to which we reply: " Real facts may be stated broadly." But seeing is believing. We earnestly invite you to come to Detroit and See the Philadelphia Pink Carnation for yourself before you invest in it. We invite close and careful investigation. We shall be proud to show you at any time 30,000 perfect plants. Come and see them for yourself. Strong rooted cuttings, guaranteed, ready now. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. S. S. SKIDELSKY ®, CO. 1318 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA Princess Da^ar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 AWARDED At tue iviassacnusetts Horticultural Society Boston, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, AprU, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carna- tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Domer Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medalj first, best seedling not dissemmated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show April, 1913: First for 60 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best Carnations, any color. At the Boston Gardeners* ! Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company ^tt"' Write for Price List C ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Strong and healthy Northport and Gloriosa. $30.00 per 1000. White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Victory. $25.00 per 1000. Caih with order. pleaBC nORAL Hill GARDENS (G. F. Neipp, Prop.) CHATHAM, N. J. (PATENTED) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, eauly and cheaply mended. No tools required PiUsbury Caroatien Staple Patented 1908 2000 lor $1.00 pofltpald I.L.PILLSBURT OALeSBURC. ILL. CARNATIONS r.»OBWRSS«NSC«. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA Rooted Cuinngs Keep your eye on Laura Weber Will be disseminated 1915. Also place your orders now for Mrs. Ward White Wonder White Perfection Beacon and other varieties. A-1 stock at right prices. GUTTMAN @ RAYNOR, Inc. 102 W. 28th Street. New York WHITE WONDER CUTTINGS Now and later delivery. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. WHITE BROS., Medina, N.Y. Carnation Cutfingsioo looo l^°ESnir^.v.-.-.:::::::::::*i:?rtSS SataonBeauty . ..........8.00 ^^ ^^ Benora... . 6.00 45 00 YeUowPrince.V.V.:: :::::::::::::: i:^ ''■'° SOUTHERN STATES— Continued New Orleans, La. Depleted Nurseries The busy social season terminated with the last Carnival ball on Tuesday, and the florists are now cheeking up the returns of one of tbe busiest tiroes on record. Depleted nurseries will now have time to recuperate for the Easter As was proper, U. J. Virgin, "The (Flower King," was floral artist to His Majesty Rex, King of the Carnival, at the ball on Tuesday night. The throne was covered with silver gauze, artistically draped with fringes and tassels. On both sides were draperies of tinsel and gar- lands mounted on staffs held with but- terfly loops. Back of the throne were palms and shrubbery. The entrance to the ball room was through a grove of greenery. The queen, Miss Flores How- ard, carried a magnificent bouquet of orchids and Lily of the Valley, draped with silver gauze and Carnival colors. Her seven maids wore corsages of Kil- larney Roses, draped with gold gauze and carnival colors. Mr. Virgin has supplied the floral embellishments of many a ball in his time, but on this occasion he out- classed himself. The decorations and corsages for Comus' ball, Tuesday night, were the work of The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. Numerous private entertainments to prominent social visitors, and other events that usually crowd the last week before Lent, kept all the florists busy, the great- est demand being for orchids, which seem be gradually superseding such s as Am. Beauty Roses, Camatio 1 Valley. The Frank J. Reyes Co., a young h enterprising firm, took advantage of t carnival crowds by sending a decorat wagon through the streets advertisi its offerings. The New Orleans Horticultural E ciety met on the night of Feb. 26. Pre Chopin and a large number of me bers were present All attested to t best carnival rush on record. Lai J purchases, both local and out-of-tov were reported. T. A. Neusham, The ( chid Store, had a rare white orchid, also showed some fine specimens of Guatemala Butterfly orchid and an tractive purple one. Richard Bighlii at U. J. Virgin's nursery, b excellent Coleus. The first snow in eleven years visit this place on Wednesday mor although it did not stay on t: long enough to produce a wh it was snow and something vegetation here is not accustomed. 1 following morning there was a hea; frost. With all this, however, little da age is reported. A few florists lost soi- unprotected Sweet Peas and while p vate gardens were light sufferers, I- trade is not complaining. A good many florists have large nu bers of Harrisii planted and erpect lav yields for Easter. It is thought 1" more than half the local demand Lilies will be met by local stock. H. W. I Greenville, S. C. B. Bovey, of Greenville Floral C has had a rush of fine funeral work, • cently, for the funeral obsequies of ■ Mr. Jackson, father of the baseball eel' rity who emanated from the Woods:- Mills. This company made a 3ft. wrei, of Cycas leaves, white and pink Ros- with chiffon bow, and letters — "Cle ■ land Baseball Team." For the fune- of Frank Hammond, a popular banl' of Greenville, they had orders for > designs, in which were used Roses, Swi- Peas, Carnations, Roman Hyacinths at i Narcissus. Chrysanthemums Have you heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all, ready for immediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. GlTecreditwberecredltlsdue — Menaon Exchange Rooted Chrysanthemum CUTTINGS Ready for delivery 100 1000 GiuTsoIora $1.50 $12.60 Yellow Eaton 1.50 12.50 Wells' Late Pink 1.60 12.60 Glenvlew 1.50 12.50 10.00 Jeannle Nonln 1.26 H. W. Rieman. Best December Yel- low. Same type and as good as Bonnaffon. Season Dec. 6 to 15. . Sl.OO per doz. 6.0O 60.00 Stonewall Jackson. Good Decem- ber White to grow for sprays. Season Dec. 1 to 20 Sl.OO per doz. 6.00 60.00 KRAMER BROS., Farniingdale,N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschange •MUM ROOTED CUTTINGS 600 Early Snow 300 HalUday 1000 White Bonnafion, , 600Chadwlck 600 Dolly Dimple 600 Chrysolora Ready after Ma lOOO 812.50 12.50 12.60 12.60 1.75 16.00 ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Ready now to July fl. Selected] Stock". Reasonable prices. Varieties and prices will be advertised later. I have 50.000 stock plants growing for cuttings. Arihor^Goombs, West Hartford, Conn. Reelprocltr — Saw It in the Exchange ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Write them you read t CHRYSANTHEMUMS ne : Koman oold, at sa.50 per Bonnaffon, S2.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings of the best commercial varieties. Ask for list of prices. TRUE SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON Rooted Cuttings, $16.00 per 1000, 82.00 per 100; Fine 2M-in. stock, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000, Cash, please. ■UDOLF NAGEl . 515 S.lWest End Ave.. LA NCASTE R. PA. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange SNAPDRAGONS GROWN FROM CUTTINGS Buxton's Silver Pink PHELPS BROS.' new everbloomlng White Flowers all Winter. Strong, well-established plants, 2-in. pots, R. G. CONN. The Florists' Exchange 543 IT WILL PAY YOU TO keep in touch with the NEW CARNATION GORGEOUS If you ha ve customers who appreciate qual- ''GORGEOUS" to advertise YOUR business. Silver Gilt Medal Crystal Palace, London, England November 1913. Watch its record at Florist Oub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better stiU, GO AND SEE IT GROWING, PACIFIC STATES. MARTIN ® FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS ® SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa. PETER FISHER. Ellis. Mass. F>rio©— TO TRADE OISUY ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100. $10.00, 50 @ 100 rate ; per 1000, $100.00 No order Med for less than 60 cuttings and no discount from above price, irrespective of quantity bought. SEND fe descriptive 4cX neither of the abovTfiriM. and ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. fS-Watch the tquare spaces in this ad. each week"^ CARNATION CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery i 100 COMMODORE $6.00 $50.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3.00 25.00 BEACON 3.00 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It in the KTChaDg.__ SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Spartanburg, S. C. Chas. A. Moss enjoyed the largest St. Valentine's trade ever experienced. The local demand was supplemented by a large number of orders from various parts of South Carolina and other South- ern States. He has had a heavy de- mand for designs, the principal being for the funeral of W. E. Burnett, president First National Bank. The Easter stock is doing nicely under the continued in- fluences of cold weather, and the new stock of cuttings are also very good. The Carnation range is producing some ex- cellent flowers, for which there is a ready demand. Mr. Moss says business this season has exceeded that of any other. Jas. L. Cabbkey. PEERLESS PINK Please mention the Exchange \ Louisville, Ky. With improving stock, Louisville flo- rists were in a good position to handle the excellent business which was gen- erally in evidence last week. The death of Thomas Brennan, a widely-known citizen, gave plenty of business to most of the trade. The weather has been as bad as possible for the past two weeks. J. Robert Miller, who manages the flower business of the Kunzman estate, has practically recovered from the at- tack of neuritis which kept him out of harness for so long. Goods from out of town growers have been particularly fine during the past week, according to Mrs. C. B. Thompson, and with an active demand for small funeral work, business has been entirely satisfactory. _ Manager D. B. Weller, of the New Nanz & Neuner Co., reports that things are slow, although funeral work is fair. The greenhouses are nearly all planted, save for some space reserved for Koses, which will be planted shortly. Business at Henry Fuchs' new stand has been about the same as at the old place, according to Mr. Fuchs, there Ijeing no appreciable change either way. Miss Edith Walker nearly always manages to have a fresh and attractive 1 window at the William Walker shop. The New Carnation That Stands First in the Hearts of Conservative Carnation Growers The Best Dark Pink Carnation, because it produces mor. in two. If it pays to grow ordinary varieties, PEERLESS n Gross between Alvina and Beacon. Color. — Brilliant rosy pink, afterglow shade does not turn i Slem. — Medium thin, wiry, holding the flowers gracefully Cciy«.-Stro„g, long^non-burs • Form. — Large i ;ely fringed, standing c loubles your profits. edge with age. Always bright e HaKt.— The plants have the ideal upright growth, producini the plant, each shoot mailing a rapid growth, producing Howe) best keepers and shippers. We ship it tc -"-—-' ."- »• No other variety can equal PEERLE Jan. 1. 2000 plants produced 14.092 bloon s from the base of ime. One of the ,t from Sept. 1 to Special Discounts on large quantities. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. a.t Pyfer,Mgr. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago, III. Give credit where credit la dne — Mention Exchange 500,000 CARNATIONS whole plant to th. production of Rooted Carnation Cutting... Our "ock pUuW „«^m— nnl.. EiotSence nrora that cutting, grown from thn kmd of Mode are and for cutting, only, r superior to cuttings t with the very hicst stock. Light pink. 100 1000 Pure white Mri. & W. WardT&. Dorothy Gordon. Pink. 3.00 2S.00 White Wonder...... 3.00 25.00 Rosett*. Dark pmk 6 oer cent, dacount when cash accompanies order. Order, >~ cii-j :. ,ai,,t rotation = . = Geneva, SMITH & QAISINETT, Reclproelty— Sa It In tlie Bichange Chrysanthemums For Florists' Use All the best commercial sorts, In- cluding Pompons, Anemones and Singles. Send for list ELMER D. SMITH & CO. Adrian, Mich. Glvecreditwlierecredltlsdiie— McnUonExchange We Specialize in Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Poinsettias Let us quote you on Rooted Carnation Cuttings, or two-inch Geranium plants Baur & Steinkamp Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Kcclproclty— Saw It In the Exchange 544 The Florists' Exchange IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, Ready for immediate sliipment BROOKLYN, N. Y. Young Grafted Rose Plants Per 100 MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER, 2i^-m. pots $12.00 CECILE BRUNNER. 2K-in- pots 12.00 GECILE BRUNNER. Own roots. $60.00 per 1000 8.00 RHEA REID. Grafted 10.00 PINK. AND WHITE KILLARNEY. Grafted 10.00 BIJLGARIA. Grafted 10.00 RICHMOND. Grafted .' 10.00 Our plants are all grafted on selected English Manetti and are first-class in every way. Ready for delivery March IStli. BASSETT 6; WASHBURN Office: 131 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenliouses: HINSDALE, ILL. The Queen of Flowers-The ROSE , S8.00 MY MARYLAND. On per 100; $70.00 per 1000. KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR- MILADY and SUNBURST. Own root, S12.00 per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. Own , jjEY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and root, .SIOOO per 100; WO.OO per 1000; KAISERM. Own r'oo" §7 00 per 100; grafted, S17.00 per 100; S150.00 per S60.00 per 1000; grafted, .S12.00 per 100; 1000. I $100.00 per 1000. Plants ready for shipping about IVIarch 15th. J. L. DILLON, .*. Bloomsburg, Pa. inch pots m^ \^ \^ L^ >i^y inch pots Send for list best sorts • respond quickly Of 250 ,i-!n., $2.00 per 100. »18.00 per 1000; 3-m.. t25.00 per 1000. RICARD and BUCHNER. 2}i-in., S2.25 per 100, »20.00 per 1000; 3-m.. $25.00 per 1000. Prompt shipment. Quaker Hill Nurseries MONROE, N. Y. GERANIUMS Fine, ttrong plants from 2>i-in. pots. Nuct, 2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. La Favorite Double White). $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Rlcard, Poitevine, J. Vlaud, $2.50 per 100. 24.00 per 1000. ENGLISH rVIES. Field grown, fine. 100, $30.00 per 1000. Queen Cliarlotte, Souv. d'A. Crozy, A. Bouvler, Eftandale; true to name, $2.00 per 100. $17.00 per lOOO. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER. WEST END. N. J. Will balp all uoand It jtn maitloa ' ' 4000 "'"^x^y Mrs. Geo. Shawyer Rose For delivery about April 1st W. G. BADGLEY, Chatham, N. J. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Yellow Tulips and Jonquils, blue Hya- cinths and other growing plants were used this week. F. Walker & Co. had a big order from French Lick, Ind., last week for a funeral, extra work on the part of the force being necessary to get it out on Several of the florists have been com- plaining about poor collections, Mrs. M. D. Reimers stating recently that it seems impossible to get people to pay up with anything resembling promptness. R. W. Beutel, of tlie firm of Beutel & Frederick, florists, is a member of an unusually versatile family, as a list of the Beutels and their occupations indi- cates. G. P. Beutel is a doctor, and the son, G. P., Jr., is also a doctor. Clar- ence, a famous athlete, who is at present coach to the track team of one of the local schools, is a lawyer, Harold a dentist, and R. W., as stated, is an orna- ment to the florists' trade. Boone Gardiner, of the Kientucky Nur- sery Co., has been very busy lately get- ting his new store on Jefferson st. in shape, and will be ready to open for the Spring trade. J. E. Marrett furnished an unusually fine lot of work for the Brennan funeral. The most conspicuous design was a wreath of Gardenias, for which Mr. Marrett had to telegraph to New York. Besides this, he made up a grave blan- ket, eight handsome designs, one for each of the children of Mr. Brennan, and several other fine pieces. S. S. Skidelsky, of the Philadelphia company which bears his name, visited the trade in Louisville last week with bulbs, plants, specialties and flower seeds. G. D. C. Florida Seeks Remedy for Mango Blight The Mango, most delicious of tropical fruits, as now being grown on a com- mercial scale in Florida, but tke produc- tion has been seriously interfered with by a fungus growtb. The Department of Agriculture is endeavoring to deter- mine a remedy for this blight,- and has just issued a bulletin giving the details of certain experiments in spraying tie fruit. Spraying with Bordeaux mixture served to keep the fruit free from infec- tion, although when applied to the blos- soms during the rainy season it was of little or no value. Beneatti Mango trees tlie disease can always be found on the fallen leaves. Here these leaves merely await a favorable moist season to spread tile disease widely. Spraying was effec- tive in keeping the buds of the flowers free from diseases even after the flowers began to open. Experiments seem to show that the buds should be sprayed at le-ast every fourth day imtil blossoming time. From then until the fruit is set, spraying seems to be of no value. How- ever, after the fruit is set it can be kept covered with Bordeaux mixture during the first eight or ten weeks of its de- velopment to great advantage. The fruits are most susceptible to infection just as they are setting. Consequently, it ap- pears that it would be best to make three applications of Bordeaux mixture at weekly intervals, applying the first one . when about one-half to two-thirds of the blossoms have opened, and following these by a fourth application after a lapse of two weeks and a fifth one three weeks later. Altogether this woidd make five 1 sprayings for the fruit in addition to the I two (or in some eases three) for the Geraniums S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle and others. 2}^-in., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per looo. Mme. Salleroi, Rose Ge- raniums, Stocks, Helio- trope, Asparagus Spren- geri, Double and Single Alyssum, Forget-Me-Not, Vinca Variegata and Lan- tanas, strong, out of 23^-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. Pansies, Daisies (Bellis), Forget-Me-Not and Wall- flowers, ready to bloom for Easter. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Seedlings, $2.50 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Hardy Ivies. Strong, 4-in., 4 to 5 ft., 3 to 4 runners, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids and Big Boston. Fine plants, $1.00 per iooo,$8.50 per 10,000. TOMATO PLANTS. Ready for transplanting, all kinds, $1.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two years old, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT «tLt'' Will help all around IT you mention the Exchnnge Geraniums Rex Begonias Fancy Varietie E. C. Ludwig Floral Company 710 E. win help N.S. Pittsburgh, Pa. u mention the Exchange GCRANIUMS Rooted Cuttings that make plants quick ai kind h pays to ijuy. Mine are of this kind, size, and well rooted. Some of my Day A fresh batch every week from i Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Rlcard and Poitevine, $16.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS All booked till February. Next crop ready to ship February 20 to 25 FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa March 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange S45 New Bedford (Mass.)lHort Sodety The annual banquet of the New Bed- ford Horticultural Society was held at the Parker House, New Bedford, Mass., on Thursday, Feb. 19, and proved a marked success. The largest attendance in the history of these festive occa- sions praised the delightful way in which the dinner was served, and did full justice to Vermont's noted product. adorned the tables mantels, while vases of Carnations, ics and Narcissus added largely to beauty of the scene. After the ad- by Presidt al program filled the evening until a few chosen words from the former presi- dent, F. C. Barrows, reminded the ban- queters that the closing time had arrived. WM. P. TURNER. Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society A regular meeting of this society was held on the 24th ult., president William McKay in the chair. Fr( ■ " Clu ived asking the co-operation of the society in holding an exhibition of plants and flow- ers on a large scale in August. It was voted to accept the invitation, and that this take the place of the annual Sep- tember show. It was also voted to hold ladies' night at the opening of the so- ciety's new meeting place. Music Hall, 250 Thames St., on April 14. The com- mittee appointed to take charge of the entertainment is Andrew S. Merkle, James Robertson and William P. Smith. Andrew J. Dorward read a paper on the Carnation. The attendance at the meeting being small, he was requested paper when a larger num- ber AUDX. MacLELLAN. Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Hort. Society The regular nieel was held In the T Bay, Wed. Feb. 25. Pres. J. manent Exposition inviting members take part in the flower show of March " ' " " following gentlemi Masel, Maurice Collins, of Oyster Bay. Doubleday was elected_ to ho membership. xhibit of Preesias and Primula malacoides; James Duck- ham, hon. mention for a fine sample of Lilium Harrisii; John Loririe, hon. men- tion for Petunias. James Duckham spoke on I^ilium growing and James Duthie spoke on Cyclamen growing and their diseases. The executive committee was instructed to arrange for a euchre and dance for Easter Monday. Pres. John Ingram gave a very interesting lecture on orchids, which was greatly enjoyed. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him. He also exhibited a fine collec- tion of Cattleyas. A vi alke was recorded to Mr. and Mrs. Wal in their family sickness. Our genial president will give a lecture on Da something good. Don't forget the da Exhibits for March 25: 100 Single V lets, 12 Irises, 1 pot Cin P. KIRKHAM, East, West, North, South— The National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our slogan can be found in the fact that although the headquarters of The Flo- EiSTs' Exchange happen to be in New York City, from which center we receive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our subscribers that they make all their purchases from that city to the detriment of valued ad- vertisers located elsewhere. You Are Too Late for Easter But MEMORIAL DAY will demand lots of Flowering Plants You, no doubt, have Geraniums, Ro Why not make a ten strike with a batch of our new FRENCH HYDRANGEAS? _ Our stock is stored in coldframes and is in a perfectly dormant condition, and if £ for Decoration Day very easily, with almost no forcing. We particularly recommend the 6-inch pot stock. AVALANCHE. A splendid. large, whit viih a well established reputation; J flowers of a pretty mauve rose. So has nearly every other grower arted now can be brought into flower A splendid white; flowers large and very DENTELLE. Entirely distil color; it is not suited for flowering it is very valuable E. G. HILL. This is by far the best pink variety for early forcing that we have yet tried. Trusses of immense size; color a most pleasing shade of pink which does not fade; growth vigorous, foliage of a pea-green color, large and attractive. It is one of the easiest to force, coming into flower as early as Mme. Emile Mouillere. FRAICHEUR. Very large, regularly shaped flowers, white, delicately suffused with rose; very free flowering. GENERAL DE VIBRAYE. A favorite wherever seen; very large heads of bright rose-colored flowers; a splendid early forcing variety. LA LORRAINE. Very large flowers, pale rose, turning to bright pink ; has become a general favorite. MME. A. RIVERAIN. Superb bright rose color; very vigorous and floriferous. MME. E. MOUILLERE. Probably the most popular white variety on the market today; an early, easy variety to force. MME. MAURICE HAMAR. A delicate flesh-rose color. A vigorous Sower, the individual flowers as well as the trusses being very large. ac of the easiest to force early. MME. RAYMOND; Large trusses of perfectly round flowers of a trans - free flowermg old popular Otaksa. the flower heads are large and held erect; a fi MONT ROSE. Immense panicles of dear I One of the best very early-flowering varieties MONS. G. RENAULT. Very large How sily forced. RONSARD. ' mauve-pink flowers; very free flowering, tional Show in New 'York last Spring, Radia lich attracted much attention. It is an ea lendid. rich, live rose carmine, entirely distin '. trusses very large, of a beautiful rose tint. UT^ did, erect habit, very robust, medium-sized heads, of bright rose-colorcd flowers; one of the very best of the Bouquet Rose type. SENATEUR HENRI DAVID. Another splendid rose-colored variety. Price of New French Hydrangeas S-ln. pota 5-ln. pots 6-ln. pots 7-ln. : $1.00 $7.00 2.60 20.00 4.00 30.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 E. G. Hill 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 Fraicheur. 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 General de Vibraye 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 La Lorraine 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 5.0P Mme. A. Riverain 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 Mme. E. Mouillere 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 Mme, Maurice Hamar 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 Mme. Raymond 2.60 20.00 4.00 MUe. ReneeGalUard.. Mens. G. Renault. . . . Mont Rose MousseUne .50 Radiant.. Dor 100 Doz. 100 Doz. $2.50 $20.00 $4.00 2.50 20.00 i." .$1.00 $7.00 2.50 20.00 4 . 1.25 8.00 2.50 20.00 4, . 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 4 , 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 4 2.60 20.00 4 , 2.50 20.00 4.50 8 2.50 20.00 4 . 1.00 7.00 2.60 20.00 4 100 lach $30.00 $0.50 30.00 .60 30.00 .60 30.00 .50 30.00 .50 30.00 30.00 .50 30.00 .50 tard 1.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 4.00 30.00 .5 THE PRICES QUOTED ABOVE ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY HENRY A. DREER, inc. 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Some Excellent =STOCK= Inches 100 1000 3H Primula obconica. In bud and bloom $6.00 $55.00 3H Primula obconica 4.50 42.00 2yi Primula obconica 2.25 20.00 Si4 ancrarias. Choice mixed. . 5.50 60.00 2U anerarias Choice mixed . 2.25 20.00 2H Asparagus Plumosus ...3.00 27.00 3 Asparagus PIui - -.- „ 65.00 Asparagus Hatcheri 8.00 75.r Asparagus prengeri. lU Asparagus Sprengeri ■M Abutilon Savitzii IJi Coleus. Red and yeUo' 2.50 22.50 Dracaena Indivisa. 3 kinds 2.75 26.00 2'il Lantanas. Many kinds. . . . 3.00 25.00 2K Geraniums. 20 kinds 2.26 20.00 214 Ivy Geranium,. 8 vars 2.76 25.00 2}4 Variegated Geraniums. 4 kinds 3.U0 25.00 2W Double Petunias. 12 kinds 2.75 25.00 2H Double Alyasum. Large plants 2.76 25.00 3H Vinca Variegated 5.00 50.00 2^ White and Yellow Marguer- ites 2.60 22.50 2)i Marguerite. Mrs. Sander. . 3.00 25.00 20 kinds Coleus Rooted Cuttings. Write for : of Stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Seasonable Stock AZALEA Indlca. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75c. and $1.00 each. PRIMIILA Obconica. 5J^-inch pots, 25c. each. PRIMULA Malacoides. 5M-inch pots, 25c. each. FEBIfS, Boston and Roosevelt. From 33^-inch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. From 2i4-inch pots, S3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri. From 2M-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2^inch pota, 83.00 per 100. WettlinFloralCo., HornelL N. Y read this advt. In the EschoDge CAN N AS Godfrey CaUas rson and five other varieties, dry » _ Henderson and five other varieties, dry bulbs, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS. Rooted cuttings. yellow, 50c. per 100, $4.60 per 1000. GERANIUMS. 2M-'n- Pots, S. A. Nutt four other varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PANSY PLANTS from seed beds, 50c. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio Write them roa read tblB idvt. in tbe Exehaose STRONG PLANTS 3M-inch pots, $5.00 per 100 Patten ® Company FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers See Page 552 546 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, CLEMATIS. PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. e7 Years >Vrito for our AVholesale List lOOO Aores W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Ampelopsis Veitchii Per 100 18-inch, well rooted stock S2.50 10 to 18-inch, well rooted stock -2,00 California Privet Per 100 2 to 3 feet, extra fine S3.00 3 to 4 feet, big bunches 6.00 JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightsfown, N. J. Givecreditwhererreditlsdue — Mention Eseliange California Privet Berberls Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also ofier Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, Asparagus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, "SSIS' Robbinsville, N.J. Nortiiern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonahle. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington. Mass. MANETTI STOCKS °'^" "« Size 3-5 m/m. $8.50 per 1000 s 5000 for $40.00 JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York KG 'QHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boskoop, Holland V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland Otto tieinecken Horticultural Agency Sole American Representative of: J. Heins Sons, Halstenbek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Neubert, Wandsbek (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Keilholz, Qnedlinburg (Germany) High Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (Holland) Wholesale Bulb Grower, Specialty Hyacinths Alao HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, u AZALEAS, PALMS, ETC. WRITE FOR PRICES BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants ^^ TWO CCNERflTIQNS OF EyPERlE NC E-"^^^ §^ THE t»0Jtesr,HRRPIE5T, LflRSCST RNjl ^^ ^^ rt05T BERyTjnjLPtJ>KTSOBTftfNfl8t£ ^^ ^, GILBERT H.WILD „„ SP How We Help Florists to Increase Business T'S the most natural of things for your customers who have bought flowers and plants of you, to first think of you when it comes to hardy plants, shrubs, evergreens or any trees they may want. It's a kind of business that you can carry on with the least possible bother, and without carrying any stock. Moon will carry the stock for you. Moon helps you freely in making planting suggestions. Any problem, a bit out of the ordinary, we will help you with. You buy our stock at a price that gives you a chance to make a nice margin of profit. You know you can highly recommend it, because our reputation is back of it. You know you can get practically anything you want, because Moon has over 450 acres of Nurseries and over 2000 varieties to choose from. This Spring, when your other business slacks off, if you would just put a little extra effort on the selling of Moon's stock— a slack season could be turned into a busy one. Write for catalogs and get us to te!I you how these increased profits can be had. TKe ^Wtn. H. Moon Company Nursery Place ^^T^"- ^0'**''svine Pa. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: Room "H," 21 South 12th Street \ THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES Joe ACRES TREES, SHRUl EVERGREE^ VINES W. B. WHITTIER and ROSES CO. DEAL] FRAMINGHAM, MASS. ISIO Pine St. ST. LOUIS, MO. EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS and TRANSPLANTS For lining out. Seedlings. S2.25 to $3.50 per 1000. Transplants. 6.00 to 10.00 per 1000. TREE SEEDS The North-Easlern forestry Co. '"I'S^Hs^' Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, ELIZABETH, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It !□ the E^cbange The Florists' Exchange 547 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. Pii-kincton. Portland. Ore.; iident, Henry B. Chase, i Rochesler, N. — ?o: EBS. Gei Platanus Orientalis (Subject of this week's illustration) rHB Oriental Plane is one of the best selling trees nurserymen have at the present time. It is a fast grower, is easy to transplant, and makes a s, large shade tree without much pruning. On large ates where much room can be given, it is well placed, i its ample growth is seen to advantage. Because of its ease of transpJanting and its corapara- e-ly low price it is in much demand by builders of vs of houses in cities, where the operation is not isidered finished without a rowi of trees along the int. As a rule a great mistake is made in the use of s tree for the purpose, the majority of city streets ing too narrow to admit the growth of these large jwing trees. On avenues 60ft. wide and over, they ; excellent trees to plant, t on streets of but 30ft. 40ft. width no more ill- ited tree could be used, t they are planted in my such streets. This Plane is much the perior of our native spe- s, P. occidentalis, chiefiy being free from a certain ngus which disfigures and uses the foliage of the ter to fall in Summer. IT illustration is of a tree a triangular plot of ound formed by the junc- n of two avenues. This :e and several more of ;m are on it; the dwell- ^ was erected in the midst several trees. At the esent time the dwelling is Uy as much crowded as can stand, calUng for a od pruning back of the :es, iwhich, fortunately, ch trees endure very well. While there are several aracters distinguishing B Oriental from the nerican Plane, there is a ver failing one in the inner they produce their lis of seeds. The Oriental s two balls on a stem, 5 American but one. A reader fun.ng the ^^ ^j^^ j3^_ Idas Tree ^^^^^^ ^^^ if it is not a mistake to prune the Judas Tree, rcis, in Spring after it has flowered. He states at he prunes it in Winter, and there are always wers following in Spring. This does not alter the fact at the proper time to prune this tree is in Spring, soon as its flowering is over. That some flowers ap- ar, notwithstanding pruning in Winter, is thus ex- ained. No matter what the age of its branches may , there are always some clusters of flowers to appear . them. It is singular and most interesting to observe em appearing on branches many years old. Even ishes having branches 20 years old will push forth a w clusters at times. It is this characteristic of the Idas Tree which enables the reader referred to above to y that his bush flowers notwithstandmg its Winter ■uning. But he may be confident that the chief display flowers has been lost in the parts he has pruned away, le recognized way is to wait until the flowers fade in xly Spring, then prune the tree back sufficiently so it ill induce a good supply of young shoots to foUow. ben all these younger ones will flower as well as the few om the older parts. Of the three species in cultivation. Canadensis, Japonica id Siliquastrum, the two former are the most com.mon cultivation. Siliquastrum, the European one, has not roved satisfactory as to hardiness. Japonica is the ost preferred of all, its flowers being larger and of ither darker pink than those of Canadensis. But Can- lensis has the merit of becoming a small tree in time, hile Japonica leads in bushiness. There is a variety of Canadensis, having white flowers, hich has gained much favor. It has the same appear- ice and habit of growth as the common pink form, dif- ;ring only in having white flowers. It was first noticed y D. W. Cozad, of La Cynge, Kansas, who sold it to Biloba The freedom of the Ginkgo from fungi and have caused attention to be attracted to its possibilities for use as a street tree m cities where it has been unknown hitherto. There seems little doubt of its becoming a popular tree in this respect, for where it has been planted for this purpose it has been eminently satisfactory. Its growth is rapid, its foliage clean and in appearance resembling that of the Maidenhair fern, and it shows no dislike to city life. As a rule there is lack of regularity in the contour of the branches of this tree. Tall, quick growth is the rule, often accompanied by much irregularity of growth. Sometimes a well formed outline is natural to it, and trees of large size and beautiful outline are not uncom- These standard forms are formed by growing shrubs to a single stem. The best shrubs for the purpose are strong two year plants. These should be cut down to the ground in late Winter, or before the buds start, and then seen to that only one shoot is permitted to grow. Should the cut down plant be a strong one it should make a shoot reaching to several feet in height by Fall, forming the support for the branches it is to carry at whatever height desired. Strong, well rooted plants wUl make a shoot from three to five feet in height, depending on what the shrub is, and this can be cut oflf at whatever desired height that it will per- mit of. There is not much demand for those very low— 3ft. or 4ft. is a good height. In green- col- lections of half century ago could C. Teas, of Cartha Mo. Oriental Plane mon, though untouched by a knife. But as its shape is easily regulated by the" nurseryman when the trees are young, there is no excuse for selling them of irregular outline. The Ginkgo is of a dioecious nature, that is, the male and female flowers are on different plants, as a rule, but as there are some trees known to bear fruit which are so far away from any other one as to preclude the thought that fertilization could come from it, it seems probable that there are some trees that bear perfect flowers. , The fruit of the Ginkgo is similar to a small, yellow plum. The stone is not unlike an almond, and it is the kernel of it that the Japanese and Chinese eat in its native countries, and not the pulpy part, as some suppose. No one would desire to eat the pulp when ripe, its odor is too rank. It has been suggested that the fruiting trees might be objectionable in plantings because of the fruit, but this objection could be met by planting only male trees, which could easily be propagated by budding or grafting this form on seedlings. Seedlings are easily raised from seeds sown in Autumn or Spring. If for Spring sowing they must be kept in damp sand over Winter. The importing of seeds has long ceased, our own trees producing sufficient for all requirements. g. . . Before the opening of Spring is the anruDS in ^^^^ ^^^ consider the growing of shrubs iree norm j^ j^^g ^^^^ There is no doubt of the popularity of this form. There are always persons taken by new forms of shrubs and trees, as it makes variety "in collections, and often this variety is a gain. But theve are situations where formal objects like standard shrubs are well in place, and in most all cases are the flowers well observed in such cases. be seen a plant which was known as Abelia rupestris. Though hardy at Philadel- phia, it was not well known to be hardy, and more by accident than design it was discovered to be so. Since that time it has become bet- ter known, but is still classed as an uncommon shrub. At the present time there is another species gaining much favor, caUed Abelia grandiflora, a supposed hy- brid, which has larger flow- ers than rupestris, but which in other respects appears to differ but lit,tle. The flow- ers of grandiflora appear as of the same color as the other rupestris, being of a very light pink color. They are borne in pairs, but are so closely set along the branches as to make a mass of bloom along the lengths; and the display is a continu- ous one the whole Summer long. The foMage is ever- green, of a dark, glossy color, and though the individual leaves are not large, as a whole, they make a nice dis- play as a Winter evergreen, adding one more to the list, which is not over large at present. The flowers are tu- bular in shape and are so numerous that from early ; the bush is a great attraction. ther busby habit of growth, and ' suggested Spring until frost This Abelia is o has proved useful for massing, and h as making a pretty ornamental hedge. Its easy propa gation makes it obtainable by everyone. A beautiful shade tree in much reput( Sterculia vhen it is hardy, which may be said to platanifoha ^^ ^^^^ Washington southward, is Ster- culia platanifolia, a Chinese tree, known to some locali- ties as the Chinese Parasol Tree. It makes a small specimen, bearing large, Maple-like leaves, and forming a broad, round head, affording good shade. The flowers are of a dull red or brownish color, small, borne m panicles Of large size, which are followed by curiously shaped pods of seeds, in all forming an interesting dis-. play. In Autumn the bright green foliage changes .to a deep yellow. A few years ago there was a small tree of this Ster- culia at Mt. Vernon, on the Potomac. It stood in the Box garden there, and was about 20ft. high, and was flowering at the time the writer saw it. Another one was in the garden of the Botanic Garden, Washington. A small specimen of it was tried at Philadelphia, but not being in a sheltered situation it did not endure the cold. In the States south of Washington it is in much favor as a shade tree, where it attains a height of 40ft. to 50ft. It is much esteemed for its many good quali- ties, accounting for its prominence in some of the Southern nurseries, where it can be had in hundred lots in many sizes if desired. Those familiar with it in the South say of it that it is a fine tree for bees, attested by the swarms of these insects about its flowers. In this respect the tree equals Gordonia pubescens, well known in the same way. It is probable that this Ster- culia could be planted in Delaware and the southern part of New Jersey without fear of the cold. 548 The Florists' Exchange HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE A splendid large white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3,000 fine plants in 2U-in. pots at $5.00 the 100; $45.00 the 1000. Fine, thrifty stock Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. I the Exchapfie \V© &re in a. Pn^lfirtn '» quote pnces on specimen Erer- ... .• "T*^ ***, ** *^U&lllUri greens that will be decidedly attractive to anyone who ie BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market lor anything from JJorway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergreens, send in your figure that will make you money. and we wUl give you i P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City -Mention Excha P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. ''^?iL''ECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pof- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in soits, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Wm help all around I DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring '-hipments VaUey Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. 1, Palms, Bays, etc.. from Belgium Beeonla, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment Boiwood, Roses, etc.. from Boskocp, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc.. from Oudenbosch, Holland. rniit and Ornamental Stocks from France. Enilish Maneta, Japanese Lilies etc RaOla. Red Star and three other brands! McHUTCHISON & CO. ''"Vo'lir' wm ^T ^'"•ray St., NEW YORK will help all around If von mention thP, Btrh.n-. The National Nurseryman „■ J*'* °^M^ '""^*° °f *« American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen. Circulated among the trade only. Published monthly. faubscnption price, one dollar per year in advance. Foreign subscriptions, one dollar and tuty cents per year, in advance. fr„ .? ''?P'^? '■■'='' "P°° application from those in the trade, enclosing their busmess card. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY Inc. 218 Livingston BIdg , Rochester, N. Y. Michelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas. Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. "^ILM""*.!'^' "' "'""^- Catalogue on application. American addreis : ' c/0 HAITUS 4 WARf, 14 Stone Street, New York City --....■..■..■.,■. ..^.^^icu.ij&uue — jvienuonKxcnapge Evergreens FOR ROCKERIES H. den Ouden (S^Son Boskocp, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue Write them you read this adyt. In the Exchange The prices Advertised In the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. Oregon Rose Bushes HYDRANGEA'OTAKSA For Pots, Tubs and Outside Planting 3Sc., 50c., 75c. HARDY PERENNIALS View Floral Co. ■'^^I^'^o'SP Reciprocltr— Saw it Id the Exchange Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small sixes Price List now read; The D. nil! Nursery to., IncnuNSIIfiLL. Evergreeo Special lata Largest Growers lo America Reciprocity — Saw It 1 commuolca- IDENTIFICATION OF PLANTS When sending Bpedmeoa for names, cor- • - lid send some lower leaves us plants, as welt as upper ones, plants, flowers and seed vessels. In addition to this. If stated be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wilj grown, It would respondents of herbaceo If possible, (37) Using' Permanganate of Potash. — D. D. H., N. C. —The leaves of the palm could be sponged with a rose colored solution of the permanganate, which is procurable in small quantities at drug stores. Or sulphide, i^oz. to a gallon of water. (3S) Bedding" Out Forced ITarcissu^ this Spring, how m them to get back and begin to blo( of door bed. ny years will satisfactory to —It will be far you if you drop __ _. _ bulbs out on the dump heap, and buy new bulbs for outside planting. If you plant the forced bulbs, some will prob- ably bloom the following Spring, some the next, and some never. (39) Porcing- Lilies for Easter. — giganteun state whether ; Harrisii, for- jltifiorum. In bloom easily for Easter. Lilies should , plainly now. as Easter Sunday this yea night temperatur June for beddii will nside all Sun the field last : 1 desired about two weeks 10 late for me to L. K., N. Y. you make your Feather and ;. The plants ough by mid- in the Pall. 500 Grargue (this variety is u The Exchange) ; would you to put them inside or plant tl the field, for I would like to as fine as I can? — C. A., Pa. — In regard to the question ( it is better to gro- Carnations inside all Summer or plant them out in the field, it may be said that in a favorable season the plants grown in the field are usually heavier and stronger than the ones grown inside, but in a droughty Summer the inside grown plant is usually larger, but the condi- tions inside are under control. So much for the question , of size. As reerards Dther considerations, it may bear their first stated f Ca: others of Lawson i-op of blooms on en grown inside Ijliums for Easter How high a temi>erature would my Dilium giganteums require to have them in for Easter? They are now from Tin. to Sin. tall, in good condition, in o^in. pots about % filled up. What mixture would you advise for filling up the pots if sheep manure is also used? Would nitrate of soda push them along quicker, or would it only result in rank growth? How should I apply it?^B. G., N. J. — ^The IJilies will require about 60 deg. to 65 deg. of heat at night, and 65 deg. to 75 deg. in the day time to bring these into bloom at Easter. Fill up the pots with a mixture of one-third sheep ma-, nure, and two-thirds rotted sod. Nitrate of soda tends to make a rank growitb. It is applied to the soil in the proportion of one teaspoonful to three gallons of Removing a Large Tree I have a Maple tree about Sin. to lOin. in diameter at base, which I want to move. Kindly tell me how much ball of soil to leave around roots ; also how much of top will I cut off?— F. D., N. Y. — A tree Sin. to lOin. in diameter at base is a large one, and should have a ball of roots and soil of about 16ft. di- ameter, and its branches cut back about one-half. The wider the circle of roots the less the branches would require cut- ting back.— J. M. Questions [xchange Readers are Asked to Solve Where Can It Be Found? A New .Tersey reader who grows Wa Lilies extensively has heard of a fii that a German chemist has been said employ, which, when injected into 1 expanded blooms of Water Lilies (Ny pba^as), keeps them open always. jbout ay be obtained. uch Frost in Dixie's Land The "Sunny South," during February, has been transformed into a veritable frozen land, with low thermometer, snow and hail, which was very severe on buds and flowers started by the previous warm weather. The single Violets, Nar- cissus, and others of the bulb family that ventured into blossom are frozen stiff, and many of the non-aeciduous trees have their foliage badly singed by frost. Thus far no word has been received of any injury to florists of the State. Trade Lis , Rose GERANIU; PASSION VI^ LOR IVY, SMILAX. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2-in 100. HYDRANGEA. New French plants, 12 varieties, 83.00. rVY, Hardy English. 4-in. po Sl.OO per doz. DAISIES. White and Yellow. 3-in. pots, t per 100; 4-in. pots, lOc. each. DRACAENA Indivisa. 4 in. pots. $1.00 per CLEMATIS Paniculata Seedlings. 76c. 100; 86.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS— From soil, Sl.OO per HELIOTROPES, dark blue; FUCHSIAS. varieties; SALVIA Bonfire; CUPHEAS; AGI ATUM; Parlor IVY; Hardy English T\ CHRYSANTHEMUMS: Pacific Suprei White Cloud, Golden Clow, Diana. CriCFI F "«•» =""' Westmoreland S . tlOCLC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange CYCLAMEI^ ) per lOO; S30.00 f Wonder of Wandsbeck Salmon, 84.50" 100; $40.00 [ GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Alph. Ricai John Doyle, Beauty Poitevine, Je "" Strong well-grown stock from 2H-in. pt $3.00 per 100; 325.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Dormant tubers. 2-3 eyes. Ch Henderson, Chicago, Dulte of Marlboi McKinley, Mme. Crozy, Queen Chariot Florence Vaughan. $2.00 per 100; 317.50 1 1000. BEGONIA gracilis pink and lumino red. Strong plants, from 3-in. pots 100; 845.00 per 1000. Satislaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, P Reciprocity — Saw t Rooted Cutting; FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habrt. »1. per lOO. $8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 76c. per It 16.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire. 80c. per 100, $7.00 p< SALVIA. Zurich. Absolutelv true to $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. AGERATUMS. Stella Gurney and Little Bli Star. 50c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS. Dreer's Superb Double Fringe The best selected large- flowering doubles, fine fringed, miied colors, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 p 1000. Cash with order, please. J. P. CANNAT/I ISth, $6.00 per IM' SNAPDRAGONS. Separate colors, pot plan ready March 15th. Giant at $2.50 and sen dwarf at $2.00 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire. Ready March 1st, pot plani ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, PI COLEUS Golden Bcdder, VerschaffcItU, etc., 10 vi AGERATUM Stella Gurney. SNAPDRAGON Giant White. BEGONIAS. Flowering. VERBENAS, Hybrid Mixed. All of above from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100; 31 for S5.00. GERANIUMS. Nutt, Doyle, Poitevine; strou 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. E. WAELIS ® CO. - Berlin. N. Win help all around if .Ton mention the Excbaj GERANIUMS nu.'' ^^.^'I'i^^^Stri, others, 2K-in. pots, $18.00 I e, 2K-in. >pe, per 1000. Colcus. Rooted Cutting.?, SOc Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings. per 1000. Feverfew, Gem, 234-in. pots, $2. 100. Vincas, 2}i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; pots, $4.50 per 100; 4-in. pots. 8S.0O per ' " " , blue, 2M-' ■ _ per 100, 812.00 p 1000. Petunias, double mixed, 2M-in. pots, S2.1 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2M-in. pots, S2,l per lOO; 3-in., strong, $3.00 per 100; Plumosa, 3-il 85.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., $8.00 p '°° J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. 1 Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange S49 The Nursery Trade ilalogs are out, the sun is shining (or will be he snow is melting, there is but little frost in iiul, and the birds are mating in the trees. Sjjring stands tiptoe on the mountain top, iting the slothful departure of King Winter. Let go, for our palms itch to get out the pick and the le, and we are ready waiting to oil the wheels of the lifting machines and the hand carts. There is ting to be done. All the work that we left when reign of frost and snow began late last Fall, must resumed. More than ever there wiU be a call for for Mock Oranges, for Golden Bells, for Honey- de, Wistaria, Rhododendrons, vines, conifers and id leaved evergreen stock. The plans should be well ight out; indeed, we who see behind the scenes are lizant of the fact that plans have been making all Winter in many a superintendent's office, and by a le army of landscape gardeners. There is but little that the usual call, and something more than the call, will be felt for nursery stock. ut there is a business side to all this. While there I steady and increasing demand for trees, shrubs, :s, Roses, and of course for hardy plants, too, the ansion ought to be vastly greater. Let the whole- firms maintain reasonable prices, for to charge very prices would probably strangle the trade, but let encourage the florist-nurseryman to do more in his 1 sphere of influence. What the retailer is to the ver, the latter is to the large nurseryman. The wer's establishment in the suburbs seldom is large ugh to allow of his raising and growing on all the es and shrubs he wants. He therefore sends for his idred or his five hundred Roses, Ivies, Rhododen- ins, Retinisporas, Spiraeas or other subjects, and these retails to the garden owners around him. Every mrban and smaller country florist, even a pure re- ler who may have no ground at all, ought to find it ,te practicable to arrange an agency with a nursery n within a hundred miles from his address with om he could be in constant touch for the rapid !Cution of orders as they came in. bollections of specimens could be maintained by local rists — those with a small amount of ground — to show customers, orders being filled on the agency plan, customer would call and could see for himself a type a few types, of trees or shrubs, and decide at once to the kind or kinds most suited to his need. The rists' practical advice would prevent him, or ought prevent him, from making egregious blunders, and the florist was thoroughly progressive he would not )p at merely having a small collection of trees and rubs to exhibit — he would present a model of skillful d tasteful design and planting in and around the ounds of his own private residence or business center. rHE month of March finds nurserymen and florists busy with the propagation of their stock, as full preparations must be made in this month for the ;rpose. Cuttings ^ As mentioned in a former article, the wood for cut- igs and for grafting purposes must be cut and housed fore the sap starts in Spring; in fact, it is much tter to cut it in early Winter, make it of proper igth, and bury it up in sand in a cold cellar. Then e cuts are somewhat healed by the time Spring comes, the advantage of the rooting that is expected later, owever, better late than not at all, and in the colder ates there wiU be no movement of sap imtil the close March. While it is possible, perhaps, to root every nd of tree and shrub by cuttings, there are some sorts ach more easily increased from seeds, so that no at- mpt need be made to increase them from cuttings. And with fruit trees, grafting and budding is far easier an any other way, hence their propagation from cut- igs need not be considered. Those who have not ready secured the shoots of other trees and shrubs lould get them now. Use those made last year only, at them into lengths of 6in. to 8in., according to sorts, hose in which the buds are close together need not be ' long as others. The object should be to cut them I that Sin. or 4in. should be buried, while a length, ;aring about two buds, should be above ground. While ime kinds root if cut anywhere, it is much the better ay to cut every one just below a bud, healing and )oting taking place better there than in any other Mtion. The planting out should be done as early in Spring i the state of the soil will permit. The situation should B one that is retentive of moisture in Summer, such as the base of elevated ground, and an aspect free from the full sun is to be preferred. In fact, if an eastern 11 r northern slope is not available the cuttings should be ! haded by lath frames or other contrivances to keep off the glare of the sun until Autumn when those that have succeeded will be nicely rooted. Grafting Those who raise stock from grafts are busy in late Winter and early Spring, as much of grafting is done indoors, the shoots from which the scions are made being secured beforehand and kept as advised for cuttings; and the stocks for the purpose, if not of one's own growth, are usually easily purchased. Grafting in large quantities is done at any time in Winter, the grafted roots heeled in in damp sand until planting out time arrives in Spring. Besides fruits, there are many shrubs and trees which can be grafted indoors, the stocks for which have been .secured, as advised in a former article. There is much pleasure and interest in this work; in business it is the increasing of profitable stock of something choice, and aside from this, many a one grafts for his own gratifica- tion. To most of the readers of The Exchange the art of well understood, but it may be well to call of the two will exactly meet. If the scion is of the same width as the stock the bark will meet on both sides, which is better still, but to meet perfectly on one side is sufficient. The live cells of the shoots are near the hark, and to the union of these cells of the stock and the scion, success depends. The scions need be but a few inches in length. An insertion of an inch or two in the stock, with a projection above it, carrying a bud or two, is enough. There has to be a binding together of the parts by string, which is cut away after the union is completed, and a waxing of the parts to exclude air. Many of us know of the old method of excluding the air by the use of clay, then cow dung and straw mixed, then home-made wax, made by adding together and heating over a fire four parts resin, two of beeswax and one of tallow, but in these days waxed string can be purchased to tie around the cut portions to do the whole thing perfectly, cheaply and quickly. The outdoor grafting is to be done as soon as the buds on the trees show signs of starting. The process is the same as for indoor work. There are often chance seedlings growing on one's place which can be con- verted into some named sort by grafting, and many ornamental trees and shrubs made to bear some choice kind we wish to have preserved. In a former article we advised the placing in pots of choice shrubs — and even common ones — in Winter for the purpose of using their young shoots as they grow, for soft wood cuttings. These shoots root freely indoors in this way, and often give a chance to increase stock not afforded in outdoor operations. If such plants are on hand, this is the time to make the cuttings. Inarching This is also the time to prepare for propagation by inarching and by layering, methods of much use in the increasing of stock. Inarching is an excellent way with many stubborn subjects. It is, of course, a form of grafting. One may have a choice, bushy variety of some tree or shrub with branches near the ground, say a gold- en-leaved sort. Plants of the; common green-leaved one are planted around it, and in Spring when the sap is flowing freely, and at any time later in the season, a piece of the stem is sliced away from a shoot of each plant, the two parts then firm'ly bound together. Bv Autumn the union is complete, when the golden-leaved form is separated from the tree bearing it and it becomes a plant on the green-leaved stock. Now is the time to see that the plant to furnish the shoots will be ready when wanted. If it has no shoots near the ground it should be cut down at once, that there may be some there as soon as it makes its new growth in Spring. The plants to set around it must be forth- coming too, at the proper time. These are better potted now, then set around the parent stock as soon as the weather permits, so that both will be ready at the same time for the inarching. As aforesaid, many an obdurate subject can be increased in this way when it refuses to yield to any other. Layering This is another means of adding to stocks in an easy way, and which operation can be performed outdoors in Summer. The preparation of the plants for the pur- pose is the same as for inarching just described, the plants must be low branched to admit of layering them in the soil with ease, and if not low branched it cannot be done. Therefore the plants must be cut down to as near the ground as possible, that the new growths may be where they are wanted, and also be of a strong, vigor- ous nature. Herbaceous Plants The propagation of herbaceous plants at this season can be undertaken to good advantage. The plants can often be got at free from frozen ground at this season, and these plants can be divided into many parts. Should the ground freeze again, or be in an unfit con- dition for planting, it is quite safe to keep the divided plants m some cool, damp place until they can be set out With safety. Then there is the increasing of them from seeds. Sown now, the little plants will not be long before they appear, and when large enough can either be potted or placed in flats for planting out later, or for sell- mg as they are. In fact, it is customary to grow wholly in pots such kinds as find a ready sale. Many plants trom early Sprmg sown seeds indoors become strong enough to bloom the same season, even when of a biennial European Review Nymphaea virglnalU This new Nymphaja, wMch was recently shown before the trench National Society of Horticulture by the grower, Latour-Marliac received a Certificate of Merit. I he leaves are very large and round, bright green on the upper side, with brownish purple tinge on the re- verse side. The flower is enormous, often Hin. across, pure white, with bright yellow stamens, and has a sweet perfume. It is beheved to be more hardy than any other Nympha!a. It begins to bloom early and has a long season, hardly ceasing in mild Winters at the grower s place.— iJct>M« Horticole. Crossandra infundibuliformis Tliis magnificent Acanthad, of which some wonderful specimens were shown at thie International exposition at Glient last Summer, was formerly a well known plant, but was subsequently almost forgotten, until resurrected again by James Hudson, gardener to Leopold de Roths- nh.iH of London. It has dark green, shiny foliage. child somewhat like that of the Gardenia. The flowers „.., massed in a heavy terminal spike, salmon orange in color and strikingly beautiful in shape, with their orchid-hke lip. Several Crossandras in bloom grouped in one pot make a splendid show piece. The season of bloom IS July, August, and September.— MoeZ/er'* Deutsche Oaertner-Zeitimg. New Ornamental Begonia Frau Helene Teupel Although flowering plants are more popular on the whole at the present time than ornamental plants, yet It IS a fact that ornamental Begonias at least are again coming into favor in Germany with the general public. In private greenhouses they have always been found indispensable, as there is nothing better for filling an empty house in Summer. Great improvements have been made with these Begonias within the last decade. The novelty Frau Helene Teupel seems to unite aU the desirable qualities and may be designated as the most hardy and resistant and also the most beautiful of all red-leaved Begonias. It stands midway between Ve- suv and Louiise Closson, both of which are favorites It is vigorous and perfect in habit. The leaves are of medium size, a brilliant crimson with darker center, and come in profusion. As they are pliable, the finished plant can be easily packed and shipped. It will be dis- seminated this year by the firm of Teupel Bros of Quedlinburg, Gtrmnny. —MoeUer's Deutsche Oaertner- Zeitung. Dieratna pendula There is perhaps not a more strange and beautiful plant among the Irids than Dierama pendula or its one variety D. pulcherrima, with its floral stalks reaching a height of Sft. to 6ft., slender yet erect and wiry, and terminating in a long loose pannicle gracefully curved, with drooping branchlets that bear clusters of 5 to 8 bell shaped flowers about 2in. long, also drooping, dark purple, sometimes striped brown, or passing from red through pink to white. The flowers of D. pulcherri- ma are typically a bright reddish purple. The leaves, which are green and nearly persistent, are not more than 4in. wide and often over 40in. long, stiff and thick, and gradually tapering off to a fine point Its bulbs resemble Gladiolus species, having the same shape and size, and being reproduced annually, but with this dif- ference, that the old bulbs persist without deteriora- tion, one above the other. The old bulbs probably serve to store up nutritive elements for future use, and must therefore not be suppressed. For this reason also the plant is best multiplied by seed. This Dierama is little known to horticulture, although it was introduced from southeastern Africa many years ago. It -was formerly cultivated in England under the name of Sparaxis pen- dula. It IS still found in some English gardens, and has been grown for some years at Verriires (France) the estabhshment of Messrs. Vilmorin. It should be more widely cultivated in view of its strlHng habit and the great beauty of its blooms.- FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers See page 550 The Florists' Exchange CANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, home grown, strong dormant tubers. $2.00 to J6.00 per 100. Our Selection of Fine sorts, S2.S0 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. ■ Sprengerl. 2J^-inch poti.»3.D0 1 SprenAerl. 3-uich pot*. . 6.00 Sprenfteil. 4-in. pou.. 8.00 SavltzU. 2)iineh pot«.. 3.00 6 sorts. Rooted Cut- tings ._. 1.00 ASera Cut! _ 'irysanthemums , Rooted (.^uttmgs 60 fine commercial varietes. $2.00 & 3.00 $15.00 & 20.00 Ck>leus. 25 sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.00 8.00 Cupbea. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena IndlTisa. 4-incIi pots 12.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa. 5-inch pots 20.00 Bngllsti Ivy. 3>tinch pots 8.00 Fe»erf ew. Double white. Rooted Cut- tings 1.50 12.00 Forget-me-not 1.60 Fuchsias. Double and single. Rooted IJSO 12.00 2M- ,ts :. 3.00 Ivy. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Heliotrope. Light and daric. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- tings 1.50 12.00 Lemon Verbenas. 2}^-inch pots. . . 3.00J Lantanas. 2)i-inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 15 00 Salvia. New soru. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.60 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Rooted Cuttings Stevia Compacta 1.25 10.00 Ttadescontia 1.25 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Mentloii EJichange A FEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS Plumosus. $3.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indivisa. 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2}i-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Per- kins and Buchner; 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c.; 6-in., 25c. VINCA varlegata. 2-in., 2c. each; 3-in.,'.$5.00;per 100. Cash with order. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N.J. Write them you read thla advt. in the Exchange QERAINIUMS S. A. Nutt, and others, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 $20.00 per 1000. VINCA Variegated. 3-m. pots, $3.50 per 100; 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 COLEUS.' 15 varieties. RootedJCuttings, OOc. per 100; 2-in. pots. $1.60 per 100. AGERATUM. Gumey. Ilooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100; 2.in., $1.50 per 100. SALVIAS. BonBre and Zuricli. Rooted Cut- tings, 75c. per 100; 2-in., $1.60 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUSCHIAS. FEVERFEW, Double White. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. CANNAS. F. Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Pres. McKlnlCT! Dormant, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N.Y, Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange CYCLAMEN Mixed. Best strains, 3H-in- 6c.j 4H-m- 20c. In bud and bloom. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— Gol- den and White Chadwlck, 4c. OBCONICA GIGANTEA. 3}^ inch, 5c Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bichange NOW IS THE TIME.Su'S^c'k DRACAENA Indlvlsa. Good, strong plants, ready for a shift, will make good stuflf for hanging baslieta, made-up pans, etc.. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. MARGUERITE, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in, $2.00 per 100. ALYSSUM, Giant Double. Good, stocky plants, 2-in, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. FIMFbwilfGrwyes?le?r(w7oiE>N.N.Y. Give credit where credit iB due — Mention Exchaac* U/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR A Plea for Perennials Their Handling a Paying Proposition For the retail grower who handles perennials in Spring and Fall for plant- ing out, the numl^r of suitable sorts should increase from year to year. The list is a long one, and there are many beautiful varieties of which but very little are seen as yet, nor of which the florist as a rule knows anything. When we consider with what little trouble most of this hardy stock is handled; that the great majority of biennials and peren- nials require anything more than a cold- frame to grow them on successfully ; that the demand for them has, and is, steadily increasing from year to year, one wonders why, in the smaller towns, which are surely to be considered as the best markets for this class of stock on account of the usual garden plot sur- rounding the average home, the local florist doesn't pay more attention to this profitable branch of the business. Many have not even thought it worth their while to look into this matter. Then we have the man who will look upon the handling of this class of stock as be- longing to the nurseryman, and not the florist, but that is a poor excuse. Every man who sells bedding stock ought to carry a good assortment of biennials and perennials, and if done intelligently, he will soon find out that this is a paying proposition. If you have a little land in connection with your greenhouses, as most florists have, set aside a nice piece for growing on some of this stock. There are certain sorts, and among them some of the most popular as well as desirable, which can be grown just as satisfactory and as cheap as the specialist can do it. To be able to dig a fair sized clump or plant for immediate effect means dollars in your pocket, for you cannot ship them of which you only have call for a number, get them from the specialist. We have such now all over the country. They will furnish you with good plants at reasonable prices such as will, in most instances, make a fair showing the first season. Get into it this Spring; now is the time, so get busy. Make a start, if at all anxious it won't take you long to find out what to do. The Flo- EiSTs' Exchange will assist you. The Canna as a Bedding Plant For the Ketail Grower More Canna beds than ever will be planted this coming Spring. It is re- markable how these great bedding plants have forged their way to the front, and while up to a few years ago we de- pended entirely on the plants we grew in the field and stored under the Carna- tion house benches, for our stock for the next season, like anything else, we find it by far cheaper and more satisfactory to let the specialist attend to the fur- nishing of sound eyes ready to be started into growth. Tou can't handle them on a small scale at 2c. each, at which price one can purchase good sound stock of most of the standard varieties. Tour time is far more valuable than to bother with a tew Cannas in the field, lifting, storing, and dividing the clumps, not to say anything about keeping the sorts separate and true to name. Labor to do any kind of work about the place is bound to keep on costing more and more and a' better way than to try to complain about it is to make use of it so as to get the best returns. Grow the things you cannot buy already grown cheaper or better, and by so doing you will still have your hands full. No other bedding plants besides the Canna adapts itself for our present day requirements. The demand is not for carpet bedding, for formal foliage beds, such as we plant with Coleus. nor for the ribbon bed of old, but for shrub and perennial borders of irregular outline, and for mass plant- ing of Cannas which we not only admire for their fine foliage, but for their won- derful trusses of flowers as well. Rush their sale. Get busy now by starting the dormant stock. Have a good number of each of the leading sorts but don't carry too much of an assortment. In- vest in some of the newcomers that are advertised. Make plans now for having a few nice show beds of your own. In preparing the beds you needn't sift the soil nor weigh the amount of fertilizer to be used, but dig over deep, and put enough manure into the soil. You can- not very well overdo it. Like the 'Mums, Cannas are heavy eaters and like plenty of water. When starved they are a poor advertisement. Gladioli for Indoors Keep on Planting Corms If you are anxious to get more out of Gladioli try to offer them to your cus- tomers at a time when they are out of season, when they have no chance to see them in every garden, at every street comer of the cities, and made use of in the show window of the clothing store. While we are gradually getting away from growing the old, small flowering varieties, which many times didn't pay for the cartage to the market, great quantities are still grown, and these flowers are bound to afEect the price of the large, improved sorts the uptodate florist handles. Tou get more for these varieties compared with the small ones, yet we must consider the extra cost of the corms or "bulbs," and whenever one sees Gladioli everywhere, people are not as anxious to pay fancy prices for even the good ones as when compara- tively few are in the market and those, only handled by the florist. It is on that account that you should get busy now, and keep on planting bulbs indoors up to the middle of April. Let them come along, avoid having the whole batch in bloom by the middle of May, but rather arrange it so as to be able to depend on a steady supply right along up to when the first ones start to open up outdoors by the end of J"une. Tou want them all Summer to be sure, up to the time frost cuts down the last ones, but you will never get as much money out of the outdoor grown ones as out of those inside. Maybe, you are crowded for room for a few weeks yet and haven't got a bench to plant out on. Don't let that stop you ; make use of 4in. pots, let the bulbs start to make roots in these below a Carnation bench, and plant out later on. There is absolutely no differ- ence between these and the ones planted in the bench directly, and this method might well be made use of by the smaller growers. The same can be done for extra early flowering outdoors. When you pay a high price for bulbs, it Is natural that less are grown, but a special effort will be made to make each bulb count. Plant in pots about the first week in April, and transplant to an old coldframe about the first week in May, and you will get out of one hundred good plants more than out of 500 or- dinary ones planted outdoors in May and in fiower during September. Marguerite Mrs. F. Sander The Best Variety for Bedding Out „ - - „ - , M?s. Sander, for your Spring sales? The present is a fine time to put cuttings of it in the sand, for such stock as you want to have ready for bedding out next May. There is no other sort you can compare with this in regard to free flowering during the Summer months when given half a chance. With us here there is no Chrysanthemum maximum or any of the Shasta Daisies to be com- pared with it. While we get some fine flowers of these on good stems, we get loads of such from these Marguerites, up to November, and when given good soil, cultivation, water, and the weather isn't too warm, fine double flowers of good size are the rule, while the old standby, the Paris Daisy, and the yellow sort produce small flowers during Midsummer on little short stems. There hasn't been a Spring in all the years we have been selling bedding stock that we didn't have call for plant assortments suitable for ROOTED CUniNG! PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanden. tl.OO per 101 fine EtoUe d'Or, $2.00 per 100; Giant YeUoi White, $1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 76c. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 p, - _ . $4.50 per _ Jewel, $5.00 per 1000. GENISTA. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gumey and PauUnc 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. gOc. per 1(K VINCA Variegata and Green. 90c. per la $8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $1.00 per 10( $9.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100. $8.00 per 1000. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, Assorted. $1.0 FERNS. Boston, Elegantisslma, Scottii Scholzeli, 21i-in., 83.00 per 100. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted, ""double ALYSSUM. Giant, 2-in.. 2c. DAISY, Yellow, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; EtoU d'Or, 2Ji-in, $4.00 per 100; Mrs. Sander - in.. $2.50 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100 CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2}i-in., $2.00 per IOC WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-m., $2.00 p "- SALVIA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Pauline, white; Gurney, 2-in. $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Mad. SaUerol, 2-in, $2 BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa Will help all aroand If yon mention the Bxcbanii Seasonable Stock ACHYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings.$0.75 S7.0( ANTIRRHINUM. Rooted Cuttings. Buxton's and Ramsburg's strains 1.75 15.C COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings 75 7.C CANNAS. A. BouTler, Pres. McKlnley 2.00 Henderson, L. Patsy. 2.00 J. D. Eiscle, Pres. Meyer and Louise 3.60 Express, Dulce of Yorli, King Humbert 6.00 D. Harum, Mad. Crozy 2.25 CYCLAMEN. In bud and bloom, 4-in 20.00 CINERARIAS. In bud and bloom, 6-in 20.00 FERNS. Plersonl and Whitman], 5-in 25.00 6-in 40.00 GENISTA. 4-in 15.00 6-in 35.00 PETUNIAS, Double. Purple and white variegated. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.0e 2H-m 3.00 25.0C SALVIA 1.00 8.0C VINCAS. 3Ji-in 6.00 40.0C ThePeckhamlloralCcFaiMT^ COLEUS CUTTINGS FOR THE TRADE All the popular varieties in large lots of 100 to a customer. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Good, strong, clean, well Rooted Cuttings. $6.00 per 1000 Cash with order. Write for prices on varieties to be introduced later. A. NAHLIK (Successor to CSchulzSSon) 264 Lawrence St., Flushing, N. V. mention the Exchange ENGLISH IVY Strong, bushy plan's, 4-in. pots - per 100 $12.00 Rooted Cuttings " 1000 10.00 PETER WENK, Ozone Park, N. Y. Reelprocltj — 8aw It In the IPiehange Excelsior Tuberose Write JOHN r. CROOM © BRO., Bulb Growers MAGNOLIA. N. C. Write tbem you read this advt. in the Exchange I March 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 551 the border, of such sorts as would fur- nish cut flowers for the table. People demand something new every Spring : they are perfectly willing to take chances as to the merits of a plant, and they don't get discouraged if things don't turn out as expected, but are just as anxious the following year. Mar- guerites and let every one know that they are grand Summer bloomers. Have a dozen large plants on show during May. The stock for bedding out does not need to be in larger pots than 4%in. Keep them pinched back so to get bushy plants ; those wanted for windowboxes and vases should be in bud and bloom by the time the customer wants them, and that usually is around Memorial Day, but the stock for bedding does not require to be so far advanced. If you have plants at this time intended for Easter, pinching .should be stopped : they need weeks from the time buds form until the flowers are open. The old Paris Daisy is still a most desirable Easter plant, and if you have pot stock, do not overlook the fact that an occasional dose of liquid cow manure is of great benefit, and better than overpotting. Silver Pink Snapdragon Two Ways to Make a Profitable For many years past we considered the Snapdragons as one of the annuals in the same class with the Marigolds and Zinnias. They were well enough for the border in the garden, but outside of that but little attention was paid to them by the average florist. Compare this with conditions of today. Every uptodate retail grower with space at all has his bench or house devoted to Snap- dragons, and of all the sorts we grow there is none to be compared with the Silver Pink. It is the money maker, and we find it grown everywhere. From now on up to Memorial Day, many dol- lars will be exchanged for its flowers, and more than ever will be grown on for next season, not to say that we want to make room for anything which may be offered as an improvement, and we are going to look forward with much in- terest to watch how Nelrose is going to do under the same conditions. What has paid us as well as, it not better than, the stock on the benches for the past three years has been the handling of Silver Pink Snapdragons in 2%in., Sin. and 4in. pots for bedding out during Spring. It makes a splendid companion for Mrs. F. Sander Marguerite. There is no other Snapdragon we have come across, either grown from seed or cut- tings, which flowers as freely as this one, or which shows such good habits ; a dwarf, compact grower, and every shoot a flower spike. Of course, weather con- ditions have much to do with success, but even during a hot dry season we get fair results, and anyone in want of flow- ers to cut ought to have their attention called to these Snapdragons. We make it a rule to have on hand, by the time for bedding out, plants of all sizes, from a rooted cutting up to heavy stock in full bloom in Sin. pots. This suits all tastes and poeketbooks, and there is more money in selling them than in Gerani- ums. Customers feel more than repaid by the end of the season. That is more than you can say of a whole lot of other things. Tour flowering plants on the benches now are just full of cuttings, which are better off than on the plants. Don't throw them away — stick them in the sand, shade a little, and keep the young stock later on shifted and pinched, and don't forget to let people know that you have them afterward. Pennisetums aponicum When mentioning Cannas, it is hard to do so without thinking" of Pennise- tum, for there is hardly another plant we have more suitable for use as a bor- der around a Canna bed than they. If anyone should object to Cannas as being rather stiff, a liberal border of Pennise- tum will overcome this nicely, for there cannot be anything more graceful than these grasses when covered with plumes extending above the plants. If there is ever a mistake made in using Pennise- tums it is that they are planted too thickly, and in a short time the plants crowd each other, and the first storm will lay them flat, never to rise again. Let them have 15in. to 18in. of space whenever beds are laid out of any size The World's Best Cannas We try out all new introductions for at least two yeara before endorsing or rejecting same, and if they are not improvements over existing sorts, or decided novelties, we do not offer them to you. The following varieties of recent introduction stand out prominently as the best of their respective tj^es and colors and you will make no mistake in accepting our endorsement of the ten varieties here offered. SPECIAL. Note the reduction in price ot the three leaders — Hungaria, the ideal pink, Gustav Gumpper, yellow and Mrs. AUred F. Conard popular salmon-pink. Gustav Gumpper. Another season's trial strengthens us in again recommending this as the ideal rich yellow bedding Canna; the flowers of good size are held weU above the fo- liage, the fine trusses always clean looking; in habit of growth very uniform; color a rich golden-yellow, a shade that has been missing heretofore and which can be seen as far as the eye will carry. 3}>4 to 4 feet. 20c. each, $1.25 per doz., S7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000, Hungaria. The ideal pink bedding Canna; flowers large, in good sized trusses, produced early, freely and continuously, in color not unlike that of the Paul Neyron Rose. Compared to all other pink varieties, it possesses a softness and refine- ment not found in any other sort; 3 to 3^ feet. 20c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Louis Reverchon. This was one of the best dark-leaved red- flowering varieties in our trials during the past three years. A block of about 2000 plants attracted great attention. The flowers are very large, of a cochineal-red color, very freely produced on vigorous plants with light bronze foliage. 4J^ to 6 feet. 10c. each, $1,00 per doz., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Meteor. There are two varieties of Cannas being sold under the name of Meteor, one a German introduction which can be bought very cheap. We offer the American variety and this is the Canna that you want, as it is the best red flowering Canna in commerce. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. A most remarkable variety, with exquisite salmon-pink flowers of largest size in erect and abundantly furnished heads, so freely produced as to keep a superb showing of bloom for months above the rich green foliage. 4 feet. 20c. each. $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. Maxos. The best white bedder; in color, about the same as Mont Blanc Improved, but it produces three or four times as manyiflowers, and as the old flowers shed themselves, it always presents a clean and tidy appearance. Maros, in our fields, attracted great attention, the rows forming great broad, clean bands of white. Its habit is perfect, filling every requirement of a tip-top bedder. 15c. each, $1.50 per.doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Rosea 'Gigantea. Extra large flowers, borne in such abun- dance that the mass of color on each plant is truly amazing; individual petals are 23^ inches across; a deep, rich rose, almost a coral-carmine. 10c, each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. and are of a soft rosy-carmine ; the throat of the flower is of a creamy-yellow and the edges of the petals, which are slightly crimped, are also paJe yellow. This variety at- tracted much attention at our trials. 3 feet. 35c. each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Indine. Unquestionably the best of its type, and we heartily recommend it either for massing or as single specimens in the border. Its growth is dwarf and graceful, with green foliage, and its flowers, which are produced very freely, bright orange-scarlet broadly edged with golden yellow most satisfactory variety in every way. 33^ feet, each, $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 25c. William Bates. A splendid free-flowering pure yellow Canna that has attracted much attention. The size of its flowers, of its trusses, its habit of growth are all that can be desired; a variety that will become a great favorite. 5 feet. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. $20.00 per 100. The varieties Meteor and Uhlberg will be supplied in growing plants, all others in dormant roots. 25 at hundred rates; 250 or more at thousand rates. We will supply 1 each of the 10 varieties for $2.00. We will supply 6 each of the 10 varieties for $8.i We also have an immense stock of the standard varieties of Cannas and we will be pleased to quote special prices on 3 HENRY A. DREER, Inc., ^^^^.^^1!%! THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY at all. There is surely a long list of border plants we see made use of around Canna beds, but all of them are more or less stiff or formal compared with Pennisetums. Seed of either P. longisty- lum or P. Ruppellii should be sown at once, and if the seedlings are by this time ready for transplanting, so much the better. A little bottom heat and germination will start in a few days. Keep the young stock in a Carnation house, and shift as needed. Whenever you allow the plants to remain too long in small pots, and become crowded, they will soon spoil, and instead of trying to get such in shape again, a better way is to cut off the long tops and let new growth come up from below. We had excellent success with Pennisetum Ja- ponicum, the hardy Fountain Grass, last season. Small stock planted out the first week in June developed into bushy specimens nearly 5ft. in height by Oc- tober, and while this sort might not be considered suitable for small Canna beds, yet as a specimen plant on the lawn, or planted in connection with Eulalias and other grasses, it is certainly a great addi- tion. Let us hope it will stand our Win- ters in the Middle West. Toy Plants The following decision of the Board of United States General Appraisers at New York is noted : That small pots of various sizes containing soil in which is placed a few Mustard seeds and inclosed with a glass cover, used for the amuse- ment of children in play, were held prop- erly classified as toys under paragraph 431, tariff act of 1909. Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 4-in., heavy, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. 6-in., $4.50 per doz. BEGONIA Gracilis Luminosa. Bright red, and Prima Donna, bright pink, heavy, 2}4-m. stock, in bud at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CANNA. (New Pink Canna,) Hungaria. A dazzling pink, of the shade of Paul Neyron Rose; large heads, clean growth, and altogether a grand Canna, two and three eye divisions, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. CANNAS. General collection, fresh stock, divided the day order is received, superior to stock that has been cut up and boxed for weeks, two and three eyed divisions. A few leaders as follows: Crimson Bedder, Souv. de Antoine Crozy, Pillar of Fire, Flamingo, Venus, Richard Wallace, $2.50 per 100; $20.00. per 1000. ENGLISH IVY. 4-in. pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; 3-iii. pot plants, 2 to 2}i ft. high, $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. Strong 4-in. pot plants, $8.00 per]100. PELARGONIUM, Mrs. Layal. (True Pansy.) $5.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., '""S^i^-"^- Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and pnces send for circuJar. J, Lf. DILLON. •> Bloomsburg, Pennsylvajiia 5S2 The Florists' Exchange NVEST^^O-^ EAST SOUTH Two Record Issues March 21 March 28 Flower Show I Spring Trade Number Number X3HE GREAT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW at New York opens in Grand Central Palace, March 21, and will continue until March 28, inclusive. It will be the largest flower show of the year and will include a great Trade Exhibition in which over $1 2,000 worth of space has been sold. It will be, it is confidently antici- pated, a record breaker for attendance, both trade and amateur. '(5HE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE will celebrate the occasion with a splendid edition, having a specially designed cover in colors, and featuring all the attractions to be there presented. The trade all over the country will naturally look to The Florists' Exchange for fullest information. Thus, our issue of March 21 will be an Advertiser's Opportunity QVR SPRING TRADE AND EASTER NUMBER, our annual feature, will be out March 28, two weeks before Easter, thus giving every one an opportunity to dispose of Easter stock. Then the benches will need refilling, and so again opportunity presents itself to dis- pose of surplus stock. This will be one of the Banner Advertising issues of the year The idea of a Spring Trade Number was inaugurated by The Florists' Exchange in 1890, so that of March 28, 1914, will be our twenty-fifth consecutive Annual Spring Trade Edition. The need of a medium for rapid movement of stock is most felt just before Easter, and it is met by The Florists' Exchange. This year the Spring Trade Edition will contain much interesting matter on the International Flower Show, thereby doubling its advertising value. TWO BIG OPPORTUNITIES TWO BIG ISSUES Reserve space now. Advertising forms vnll close : Flower Show Number, March 17 Spring Trade Number, March 24 We recommend an inch, a column, or a page, according to your requirements, in both issues, for exceptional results. The Florists' Exchange p. o. box mi New York We Want To Send You This Book On Canna Information -HOSE who saw the ad- ■ vance sheets say there 'as nothing- equal to it ver published, containing Lich a collection of valu- ble, dependable Canna in- It stands for the Canna Antoine Wintzer, you will agi e leading- Canna authority of ' imp of approval on every word . difficult task how invaluable it will be. . expense. There are no strings ■ credit where c COLOR CHART THE CONARD & JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PENN. 3 due — Mention Exchange ™Wffi| Society .555 Exhibition 557 Apple Show Weelc in Cleveland 688 Boolts Received 656 Boston and the N. F. G 657 Botanical Garden for Michigan Uni- versity 586 Ceanothus as a Pot Plant. Chrysanthemum Society of America, Review of the Work of the Ex- amining Committees for the Season of 1913 5 Clubs ana Societies: New Bedford Hort. Soc: Newport Hort. Soc; Oyster Bay Hort. Soc. 6 Worcester Co. Hort. Soc 5 Cornell University,. N. T., Legisla- Blight Frost in Dixie's Land. Great Britain, Stray Notes Prom. Grevillea, A Handsome 556 Illinois-Indiana States Convention. .. 664 Importing Greenhouse Boilers 691 Infested Stock 538 International Flower Show, The, New York 554 "Kew Garden" in British Columbia. .591 Liliums for Easter 648 Market, Review of the 677-578 Massachusetts Agri. College 670 Miaaie Atlantic States 573 New England States 569 Ninth-Story Window, From A .656 Notes from the Northwest 590 Nursery Department (Ulus.) 647 Nursery Trade, The 549 Obituary! Canfield, Arthur C; Hetherington, Johi Ohio Comont, James J.; Beale, . Carr, William W 555 State Nurserymen's Ass'n 586 Opening Out West Pacific Coast Dept ig Trees by Machinery Prosecution Under the Insecticide' Publications' ' Received ".'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. Z Question Box 5 Questions for Readers to Solve 5 for Winter Removing a Large Tree 548 Retail Department: Washington Anniversary Windows, Chicago; The Season of Lent; The Retailers' Round Table ..561-65 Review of tlie Seed Trade: American Seed Trade Ass'n; Ad- vertising; Wholesale Seed Adver- tising in the Trade Paper; Superior Seed Catalogs; Catalog Making; The Shipping Problem; Seed Tester (lUus.) 668-60 Schedules Received 537 Seed Trade Beport 531 Snowfall, The 554 S. A. F. and O. H. Board of Direc- tors' Meeting Soil Containing Radium Southern States 539 Stillman's Dahlias (lUus.) 571 Toy Plants 651 Houston 539 Ft. Worth, Nashville 540 New Orleans, Greenville 542 Spartanburg 543 Trade Notes: Louisville 543 Baltimore 568 Providence, Bridgeport, Pawtucket . 569 .554 Connecticut Notes Newport Lancaster, Manheim, Reading, Al- Batavia, Syracuse Detroit . . . Indianapolis Milwaukee Portland, (Ore.) Trade Notes, General Week's Meetings, Thi Weed's "Worh, Tlie: At the Custom House Recent decisions by the Treasury De- partment deal with pot pourri and laven- der, classified at 60 per cent, under para- graph 67, tariff act of 1909, were claimed dutiable as nonenumerated manufactured articles, paragraph 480, but the protest wag overruled. Leaves colored and pre- served were held properly classified as ornamental leaves under paragraph 438 of the same act. The Florists' Exchange 553 List of Advertisers i •>•:« •> »-;«<"X'<«<"X~:«»K"X»<«»>»X'<"><~i"X":«'i'»?»»K»<'»»>»K^ Albany Cut Flower Ei-_ Ehmann, Wm. .648 MaoNiff Hort. Co.. Rosemont Gardens. . .584 537 Rosery Flower Shop.. 562 548 Routzahn Seed Co. '•'° The.. :l^ffe3iS-: iiSoS.'^:."-;:: g M=urco;;w:E:Ss Rj^o^wor., .■539 .„^ 688 S Forbes Co.. Rupp, John F 531 543-65 Russm&Hanfling....57U 675 May. UL. a Co ....582 SalterBros ....665 569 McCIunie. Geo. G....583 Saltford Flower Shop, moss c^ 1=.^ ^"« ■ 576 McConneU. Ales 664 The 665 The 569 Eyres. Florist 562 McHutehison & Co. ner. Wooden Ware Felthousen, J. E. ... 548 M<=I«y«. ■'"'V* Y' ■ Mfg.Co..The 683 Fiedler & Co., A. G... 562 McManmon ■• • Ambacher, James. Am. Spawn Co^ & Peat .M.S., 681 Sander cS Son. , 563 Sauter, A.., 579 Sceery. F " ^^^^£h^ Fa^^-fcer'"-''-.-:!!! SS'"s;etrCo.-.:f7l rcK^^t Son-.Wmi | ASiS^Mfe <£!■.. 'it HetcTerlo,: F.wilf Menand L. . . . . 662 Sehling Max, 564 f Appelate %orisi.... 662 Floral Hill Gardens.. . 642 Metropolitan Material Schm.at. J. C ....... 544 , «rir^._. n„. F.m FUriCTo- H»il Aan-. .RRO Co 687 Schmitz, F. \y. O 5S9 V . 572 Florists' Hail 666 Mette,Henry 640 Schultz. Jacob. Meyer, Chas. F Michell & Co.. Henr 530 Schwake & Co.. In .540 Badgley. FLiedel & Mey- Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. ^^±::3 ^^isE:::k ml^^^ss^^u^- F^S-icii iteJ¥S"-1ii ^°:S^O,"''''- ^^"630 Michebon4C„....'.'.'iII il;Xa^d'^J^o?l4'=°5l it^et?'The°Florisi;:56i Fowfer'SoVehkiss ' -Co-f" M.^hi.an Cut Flower Sheridan WaJterF... 579 itSed^^-hb'^n":^!! Frl'SanOrehidCo.-.lli M|te -Co: : ! ! f Itt ^alt-^ R'. irerfdfr^Co-Hfai gi±-:f.'r-.: JIf ^firfhe":fei^-.Yno.i SkS'efsfe=iiCo:,-S.;s;f" Bay State Nuts., The. 546 Fromentj^H. E^. Beaven, E. A.. ^^r, ^ , ■. r^, r^ ^|=^?;iSico;:;^i^ '''Sr^^T:^:"':..^^ M^rf^Thrw^r; suinrgj.^--:;::!?^ ^o^^^oo iaSnyBros '^^" ^-..„ r-„ i j/i sko H 546 Slmn, Clarence 579 Bellamy tiros 550 Gasser Co., J. M. Bemb Floral Co.. The. 563 Gibbons, the Smil Bennett. C. A 646 Man Bereer Bros 681 Giblin & Co Berier & Co.. H. H ... 530 Goodsell P. H. . . . Berning, H. G 582 Goos & Kieneman Bertermann Bros. Co. 563 Gove. The Florist Bidwell & Fobcs 536 Graham & Son, A Binley, A. J 670 Greater N. Y. Florists' Bird & Son. Black, Son & Co., Jos. 546 Blackistone, Z. D. Blatchley Co., The Boddington, A. T.535-536 Irrigation Co., Minneapolis Floral Co563 The mri Moon Co., The Wm. Slinn, B. S., Jr fJi H 546 Slinn, Clarence Moore, Hentz & Nash679 Smith. Henry UTO Mountain View Floral Smith & Co.. E. D . . . .5 507 Co 548 Smith & Fetters Co.. 5 548 Mullanphy, Florist... 565 Smith filGannett. . . .6 >vin Murray. Samuel 563 Smith & Hemen way Co. ^2 My«. Florist 664 , „ , 5 ?b5 Nagel, Rudolf. 646 Smith. P. J ■- Nailik, A 550 Smith C- Nason,L.B 579 Snyder Nat'I Florists' Board of Trade i Nat'I Nurseryman Pub, No. 19 "OPTIMIST AND PESSIMIST" The Pessimist is saying: "Winter's not over. More ice and snow to come. Spring is distant, so let us hiber- nate another month." The Optimist says: "The days are getting longer, and Spring is nearly here. I'd better get busy for the business that's coming." Easter is not far away, Optimists — April 1 2. j Are you getting your house in order for the occasion ? The Optimist will begin his advertising now for Spring business. For the Pessimist — the unbeliever — two great opportunities present themselves for his benefit. New York Flower Show Number, March 21, Spring Trade and Easter Number, March 28. How much space for you ? c^S^^^/^^ ;~:..:..:..:.c..:.*:.c«*>:«':'**:«>* •:•■:•>■>•:•:••>•:••:♦>>■>•>>>■>■> :•■>**■>■••* 550 Smith Co.. W. &T.. .646 Inyder & Co.. B. A. . . 680 u Index to Stock Advertised Bonnet & Blake. 534 Gude Bros. .678 The S63 Habermehl's Sons. J. J Bowe, M. A 664 Breck-Robinson Nurs.546 Haerens. Augusi Breitmeyer's Sons, J '"'"' •' " " " National Show Gai Neidinger, Jos. G.. . . New England Florii New'^ork Stabje Ml Soltau Fernery. B 57 J Standard Thermometer 665 „ . Hall&R Brown Bros. & Co 565 Hanford, R. G. Brown, Peter 644 Harris. Chester, Bryan, Alonzo J... 634-45 Harris, Ernest. Buckbee, H. W 665 Hart, Geo. B . Bunvard. A. T., Flo- Hatcher. John C 662 i^t.... 664 HeacockCo, " f^f^l 79 Fniir Plants; 546-48 Shrubs 546 Greenhouse Bldg.. 586-87- 531 39- FSitTreSV;:;. ■.646-18 SmilS.. 639-4W8 ^ ^ 688:89-90-91-92 o,^ ^ .<,. ■54aS-50-73 Fuchsias.. 541-46-48-60^73 Snapdragon.529-31.^5-38. Greenhouse &D|troc- Stearns Lumber Co., Alternantheras 541- Funkias 537 S^g^llliS"??'?! ^Ifl^li 539 TheA.T 588 646-50-73 Genista 650 Spiraas .. 536-46-48-7.3-74 i,„ ,„ rw,„d= wfi -» iSSo^ri^A.;:!! ---f39:4i-i4^i^l ^-^-^ai-^l§ pf--^^^^^^ «:! 2!S§^I 580 Storrs. Harrison Co- Amp^Iop^s . . . . . . . M6 Geramum CuUings . . 6^29- Stocks..... 630-35-39g| Greenhouse M_ateng ui &f^a^;c,- ^""--^^1 ":::::-^^^^3||| ^^,.,::.^ ise-^si 684 Sunlight D Niessen Co., The Leo. 581 Sash Co, . 679 Sutton & Sons, H. D. Double Gla 630-84 Araucarias. North-Eastern Fo] 572 Oechslin, Ernest, "" Orchid, The, .672-74 Hardy Perennial; „^J-30-34- Heather 535-39-41-44-45-48-50- Helio ..646-48 Table Ferns.. 572 Thunbergia. . .541-44- - ■ .531-39 Heating Applian .586- Co.. J. D.. . Burnett Bros. . ." 530 Heinecken. Otto 546 X'*""^"/ *i"^d n!io Ti.'^^'r.ol.., 'a r-n Burpee. W. A. & Co... 531 Heiss Co 563 Ouw«rterk. P. ...... 648 Thompson & Co. Butfer & UUman 666 Henderson & Co.. A. .631 PaJethorpe Co., Inc Buxton, G.E 675 Henshaw &Fenrich . . 577 p i^^s'sin w"j" Bay Trees. Hews California Florist, The5a5 Higgins, t. A Camo Conduit Co 688 Highland Park Green, Canoata, J. P 548 houses. The Carbone, Florist 562 Hilfinger Bros. Carnation Support '' ..-'- ■^' " .The E.G. .542 Hill^ Nursery Co.. 1 Chicago Carnation Co., _ '^' '^ Patten & Co 5 Pearce, George Peckham Floral Co. . E. Allan. . . . Asoaragus a:iy-3U-34- neatner oi^ iiiu..ijciB'». ""*-nn u .. ^R7 Asparagus._^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ u.r;„»„„. ...... .541-44- Tradescantia 650 Hose...... -•„■„■ i'/lj 648-50-73 Trees 646 Insecticides 530-84-85 PIants.546-48 Tritomas 537 Irrigation 686 629-33.46- Hyacinths 574 Tuberoses 53(^34-50 Laure.^.. ....;.. .669-70 ^^8-73-94 Hydrangeas. 546-48-61-76 Tulips 54(^74 Laure Festoonmg..569-70 630-46 Iris .. 540-73 Vegetable Plants 644 Laurel Wreaths 669-70 ■omas ■630-34-36- Ivy 641-44-48- WalKowers .5« LemonOil.. ...685 ■?S£|9-4i:4.48-60-57 ^^^^^-^-^^ :T^^i^ "^'^Ty^ 570-71-81 uov, .auAssiii. Frank. ..586 S,"fi;; 529-30-31- Lilacs 648 Vincas.. ..".".. .535-39-44- Nikoteen 684 f-tl bgSr&%le- ''"5fe3:«:36=-i?-|.9- U,yBuIbs^^^_.^.^._^5^.3. ,,^ .546.8-50-51-72g Nikgia^-^. . . . . . . | 590 ^ 530-34 Caladiums 530-50 Lilies 529-33-34- Violets 576 Pms. 550 yick'sSons.J'as. 530 California Privet. By"«Bfos^:..^„--.«0 Hubert ^Fleishauer 638 Palmer ^^nW.^oo. |? S'd^Ts?henc-k.:r79 Berberis '" .sll Kri'^.-; ! 1 :536:72:74r76 Verbenas. r"^2Cf'| ^ ^ttn^^.':^.''.°.°.'^569 ^T^i-^::k-M:''%t Parker, John l' ....662 Travis &,,G.E... . .587 |=^„„d ,,,.,,M6 Lantanas.. . .641-44.4W0 ^._^ _ '^^^^t^:^^, ^; The D. . 543-82 Hitchings & Co . . ... Childs. John Lewis ..530 Hollywood Gardens.. Chinnick, W. J 676 Holm & Olson . Viereck. F.C the Florist 562 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons Pennock-Meehan Co. S. S Perry Buiton Doan California Privet Cut, ..529-41 646 Uliun MISCELLANEOUS " " > Humus 68 .545 LUii Plantlif OKI virgm, u. J. .. mne Walker. John. . ....587 Walker. Wm.. Peters a Reed Pottery Wallis & Co.. ' Candyti t 631-35-; 531-34-40- 541-46-50-51-62 :s' Fertilizer Howard. J. W. Hudson 'c^boV Co'. ■.! 684 PhiliP^ Bros. Cook,John 544 Idlewild Gnhs 663 S"J'*,^- Coombs. Arthur 543 Igoe Bros 570 Pitrson, Inc., Coombs, Florist 663 Irwin, R. J 566-67 &"'°° ^ g, Cousins, Leonard, Jr. .576 IsbeU, S. M. & Co... .535 Siff l™ 'J','^' Cowee, W. J 669 Jackson & Perkins Co. £l"^'""'X' Ja Cowen's Sons. N 687 546-48 Pine _Grov. Coyle.James._ 579 Jacobs, _S_.^& Son „„^„„.., 637 Pot Washer., Baskets 569-70 Rat Catcher. Boilers 686-87 Ribbons ■tines o^»- 534-36-40-48 Boxwood 569 Roping 542^3-73 Lobelia 631-36-39- Carnation Staples .... 542 Ruscus Tentaurea 536-39 548-50-73 Cattle Manure 685 Sash cCsanthemum's.'641-43- Manetti 546-4? Chiffons 569 Scaline, 586-87-88 .586-87-88 . N...529 W« rCo. " ■pioral an Craig Co.. Robt 672 Jeffrey Mfg. Co.. Louis Wail 543 Weber cS Co., CS. Weeber&Don.. 648-60 Maples 546-48 Clocks ..... .586 sheep Manure 584-85 num Cut- Marguerites .... 645-60-73 Cut Flower Boxes . 57(^71 sheet Moss 669 641-43-48-50 Mignonette. . . . 630-36-39 Cut Flower Holders .. 670 Shower Sprays 688 ..672 Mushroom Spawn.... 534 Cycas Leaves 660-71 Soot 584 535-39-45-60- Myosotis 630-36 Dagger Ferns. 669 Sphajnum Moss, 573-74 Narcissus 532-33-74 Decorative Evergreens ...... .546-48 Nasturtiums. Croon: Joh. .550 Jeimings, E. B..., Croiichi Mrs. J. W. . . .662 Johnson Seed Co.. CrowlFernCo 570 Johnston, T. J. & f 572-74 Directory of Reliable _ _ Nursery Stock 646-48 Retail Houses ... .561- „7r, oo, ooo w eias <» Sons Co.. H. Sm Stor'age Bulbs.. . 529- Orchids 572-73 562-63-64-65 *" PlantllfeCo .684 M 543 ^° 633?34-38-40-73-74 Ornamental Shrubs. .646- Easter Folders 576 PoehlmannBros.Co..582 Welch Bros. Co 580 Cold Storage Lilies.. .629- ,^ ^^ ■'—-'""-= PoUworthCo.. C. C..580 Wenk, Peter 660 533-34-38-40-73-74 Ornamental Trees. Potter Floral Co... ^.563 Weston, Henry.... _^. .676 Cold Storage Lilies of 570-71-81 542-70-73 542-70-73 691 648 Enveloises.. J46- Exhibitions. 648 Fancy Baskets.. Tobacco Dust Tobacco Powder. Tobacco " Crump. F.F. ...662 Jon^. H. T . . . 546 f^Slzed Manure 'CoSSS wS v!ew Horai 'Co.' 5M nheTane^53a-34-36-40- Palms 630-72-74 Fancy Ferns ... .569-71 ---?^£ Cunningham, Jos. H.. 545 Kasung. Wm. F. Co..529 f^XrCrtv Mach. Co590 WettUn Floral Co. .. .545 ^^ne ^'>"=>'^'>"- .,o pansies.. .530-31-39-44-45 Fertilizers... ...530-84-85 '°°^?Pfj,^^ Quaker City Mach. Co590 Wettlin Floral Co __ r Hm Nurs .... 544 Whilldin Pottery Co . . 683 Qoie'^ lidnick G'houses.642-43 White Bros 642 , G. S 538 Whined Floral Co 563 Conifers - Whittier & Co.. W. B.546 cSph" _ Exchange.679 Keller. Johi Daiiledouze Bros 544 Keller Pottery Danker. Florist 562 Keller Sons. J, ^, . , Darbee. Florist 665 Kerr. The Florist... .563 S^^fTi' V' rv.' DayCo W.E. .666 Kervan Co. The 669 |SaFlo;?Shop565 WietorBros. DeamudCo,J.B....682 KesslH, Wm . . 678 r^^u Elmer.... 660 Wild. Gilbert H BfG"r'a'5i'B°r^s;Ltd.;:iI? K.-'S Construction Co. ^^ g-i°|t[V?f^ DeNave,PauL.... 672 Kmght^^^Struck Co 572 ISl^^^^^'," W. . . 588 WUson. H. 5'^^^,^."b..-.-.:::ii ^;JfoS-s^^co.;j.jJlg BS 648 Pansies. . . 530-31-39-44-45 531-39-41-46- Pseomes 548-60-73 Petunias. 537-48 548-50-73 Phlox.... Tree Tib: Tubs. . . . .575171 Ventilatin Ventilator Vermine. . WiUiamsport Floral Co. Den Oud. 1 & Sons. H.S48 Kramer Bros 543 De Ruyter & Hoge- Kroeschell Bros. Co . . 586 woning 540 Kuebler. Wm. H. . . . . 679 Dietsch Co.. / Dffler. Caske; Cyclai 577-78-79-80-81-82 587 Wild Smilax.... 669-70-71 669 Wreaths 569 Dillon. J. L, Dodd. Chas Dolansky. F. J. 686 Landreth Seed Co., D.538 ,644-i 587 Lange.H.F.A... , 680 Langiahr, A. H.. Domel & Sons Co., F..642 Leedle Floral Co. Drake, J. Aug 639 Lemon Oil Co. . . . Drake Greenhouses.. .565 Leonard Seed Co. Drecr, Henry A„ Inc. Leuly, Emil ^^^ „ i,.„ r-n l,.i;,i5 645-51-86-87 Uttlefield, Florist. .. .565 §°fr'£°c„, a Dudley. Charles P. . . . 665 London Flower Shop.. 565 Eagle Pipe Supply Co.__ Long Island Dahf 668 Gardens. , 546-48 Florists' Supplii . .35-39- 670-71 641-45-48-50-73 Flower Boxes.. 631 Flower Pots 000 582 CutFWers.'.::T'669-70- Phrenix..'. 572 Fungine ...684 -» 671-76-77-78-79-80-81- ^^^^^-^^^i^ 'Shl^yT-^.'^i^'^ll Wants....... 530-31- 545-50-73-74 Glass Cutters 590 Wholesale Floi 548-50-74 Primulas 630-31- Glazinf " 540-74 646-50-73-74 Grates, 539-40-76 Privet 546 Greens .673-82 Windier Wholesale Dai^fes ' ^ ^ ' ^ ". ^ 544-48-50 Privet Cuttings Rentschler Floral Co.. 663 Floral Co..... 669 Decorative Stock 529- Pteris RiceCo.,M 570 Winter. Son & .Co 540 531.35-36-38-39-40-41- Pyrethrum Riebe.F.C 573 Wolfinger Florist 564 542-43-44-46^6-48-60- Rhododendrons.. ..637-46- Ritchy, F.W 544 Wood Bros 530 551-53-72-73-74-75-76 648-74 Robinson & Co., H.M571 Woodrow & Marketos.679 nish Ferns ...,'.72-74-75 Roses..529-37-44-46-48-73 Robinson Co. (Inc.) Woodruff & Sons, S. D536 DmcienS -. 539- Rubber Plants.. 548-72-74 H.M 578 Young & Co.. A. L.... 578 544^6-48-50-72 Sage . 538 Rock Hower Co., Wm Young, Florist 566 Evergreens 646-48 Sarvm 531-35-39-41- I. 563 Young.John 577 Farm Seeds 530-34- , ^ 648-50-73 _ 573 Young a Nugent 666 636-38-39-40 Seasonable Stock. .. .529- Rolkerfi Sons, A.. 530-83 Zvolanek. A. C 530 perns 545-50- 631-35-36-38-39-40-41- 568-72-74-76 642^3-44-4.5-46-48-60- Ferns in Flats .... 572-75 651-52-72-73-74-76-76 pSSfewf. 645-48-50-73 Seeds 630-31-34-35- Ficus 548-72-74 Forget-Me-Nots.. .544-50 Shramrocks. For Index to Contents. See Opposite Page Trust Fund for Research at Wisley The Fellows of the Royal Horticultural Society at their annual meeting last month, agreed to the formation by the society of a Trust Fund for the purpose of elaborating the research work m_ hor- ticulture at the society's gardens, WisIey, Ripley, Surrey. SS4 The Florists' Exchange FOTTNIIED IN 1888 Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De 3>a Mare Ptg. and Pub Co., Ltd., Proprietors. 2. 4, 6 and 8 Duane " De La Mare, preside Street, New Torlc. _ ^ managing editor; Jas. H. Griffith, secretary: David Tou- zeau, treasurer. The address of the officers is th< address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697 Teiepho 3765 PBIITCIFAI^ BBANCH OFFICES Bostou: Robert Cameron, Cambridg-e, Mass. PhUaaelpUa: Wm. H. Engler. 4651 Lancaster ave. Bell telephone, Belmont 412. CMoago: James Morton. 143 No. "Wabash ave., room 307. Telephone, Central 3487 The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Bejrlsterea Cable Address: Plorez Newyork. AdTertlsinff, — Copy should reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, on Tue.=!day to secure insertion in Issue of following Saturday. Advertising forms go to press Wednesday. $2.60. Payable Yorlt, Post Office or ilease regi: 3tal Exp All cheques and ._ _, should be made payabU at its principal office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York! Telegrams — Telegrams received in this ofBce up to 12 noon Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of the Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having Informative matter intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after 5 p.m. Tuesday and marked "Night Press Mes- sage, Collect," will be forwarded by the telegraph companies at newspaper rates. Advertisers, Please Note Every month is a busy month, but March and April are n^»«rt ♦u^ 1 1„„*. of^them all. To handle chanfies of copy . and yet (iet the paper out on time, takes a I all the resources of a large printlni! offlce. For that reason we^Twould much appreciate the'favor of re- ceiving your advertising orders on the Monday, or at the latest. in the first mall of Tuesday. The Week's Meetings The editor would be glad I or clubs would send him early intimation of the 'forthcoming meetings of their organizations.! i»^Sa>S ' -"^f t'Sf''™^l P""^?"''^ Mrs Gertrude M. Hubbard of Washington, a; stations are doing good work New York ^^^ ^^at it is to be given once in fiv< nuch wider floricultural interests than either F „.:„;„„*„,- „f H,» hpct Rose intr table growing sit down and write a personal letter to G^^^^ oF the American Rose Society, the particular object ernor Martin H. Glynn, urging the importance ot tne . , , ^ ^ ,^ _ passage of this bill. Do not delay; the bill may come up to the Governor quite soon, therefore your letter should reach him at once. Do not leave this matter for the other fellow to attend to; do it yourself. Expositions. He was buried on Saturday, Feb. 38, at Pequannock, N. J., from the home of his brother, R. Hetherington. James J. Comont James J. Comont, the weU known representative of the London house James Carter, Dunnett & Beale, d ed at his home in Acton, a suburb of London, England, on Feb. 13, in his 71st year. . ^ . , This news of his decease will be received with teel- ings of regret and a sense of loss by his large circle of friends in the seed trade in the United States and Canada. For twenty-nine years in succession Mr. Comont had paid his annual visits to this side of the Atlantic on behalf of his weU known seed house, with which he had been associated since the year 1859. His knowledge of the requirements of the wholesale seed trade in America, extending back to its early develop- ment, was equalled by few and surpassed by none, hence his judgment was respected and his advice was sought by many. Owing to disabilities incidental to advancing years he retired from his active business life over a year ago, since when his health gradually gave way. During that time he was often cheered by visits from old asso- ciates, but nothing pleased him more or gave him greater pleasure than the messages of inquiry and of good will which reached him from time to time from his friends in the seed trade in the United States. He visited Algeria to escape the discomfiture of an English Winter but had to return in a short time. His end came with his family around him and he passed peacefully and happily away. S. B. Beale S B. Beale, traveling salesman for L. L. May & Co St. Paul, Minn., died under very sad circumstances on Friday, Feb. 27. For the past few months his health had been faiUng and though anxious to get out on his usual Western trip, he was persuaded by Mr. May to re- main and do the city trade until he regained his usual vigor. While making a call upon one of his customers at Prior and Ronde sts., St. Paul, death came with awful suddenness and in a moment a long useful life closed forever; rheumatism had attacked the heart and i.th was instantaneous. Sam Beale has traveled the country from coast to years on behalf of L. L. May & Co. there were few better known or more respected salesmen calling on the trade. He was an enthusiast and, though nearing man's aUotted span, he retained to a sur- prising degree much of youth's enthusiasm, ever fond of a good joke, either at his own or another's expense; he was a prince among good fellows, anger was foreign W. F. Kasting, President N. Y. State Federation of Floral Clubs. To the Florists of New York State: Through the active interest of President W. F. Kast ing of the Federation of Floral Clubs of New York, a bill has been introduced in the present legislature asking for $60,000 for a range of greenhouses to be devoted to investigation and research in floriculture and vegetable growing at Cornell University. The passage ot this bill depends to a large measure on the demands made for it by the growers of the State, ince to the commercial interests that the appropriation be made this year for, . if it is not, the investigational work at the University will he seriously handicapped. Surely the florists of the State are alive to aU of those factors which tend to im- prove their industry, and I wish to call your attention to the value of a personal letter from you to Governor Glynn urging the importance of the passage of this bill. My personal interest in the appropriation comes not from a desire to promote the immediate interests of the department of floriculture at Cornell University but from a desire that this department may be of target service to the florists of the State through the added facilities for investigation in the problems of flower production. Sincerely yours, E. A. White, Head of Dept. of Floriculture, Cornell University. If each one of the over 2000 subscribers in the State of New York for The Florists' Exchange will devote ten minutes or less, next Sunday, to writing an individual letter to Governor Martin H. Glynn, Albany, _N. Y., stating that the greenhouses required are for the investi- gation of the diseases and cultural problems which .„ be determined later. The annual business meeting of the society wiO be held on Monday evening, March 33, subject to adjournment. ^^^ ^^^^ ^ ^ ^.^ ^ ^ _ ^ Last year the attractions at the Grand Central Palace ^^ },;g nature and he was ever ready to help another were so great that it was difficult to get anything to ^^ jjfg.g journey, counterbalance them so that it was deemed advisable jjg ^^g ^ member of the Odd Fellows, American to omit everything in the way of papers. Woodmen and the Commercial Travelers. The funeral The society will have a special booth where any busi- ^g^,^ pi^cg f^m his residence, 237 Pleasant ave., St. Paul. ness of the American Rose Society may be transacted, rj.^^ services were conducted by the Odd FeUows and which wiU be an improvement over conditions existing ^j,g j^^^gg attendance was representative of the various , that respect last year. - Entries for all the Rose classes should be forwarded I reach the secretary at Beacon, Dutchess Co., N. Y., 3t later than March 10, 1914. Robert Simpson of Clifton, N. J., has accepted the position of manager for the Rose exhibition. Treasurer Harry O. May will be organizations to which he had belonged. Many beautiful floral designs were sent by friends and feUow employees. Mr. Beale leaves a wife and married daughter to mourn his loss. ^- ^• William M. Carr ^^ ^ ^^ William M. Carr, the oldest horticulturist in western From present appearances it seems as though there jyjassachusetts, died at his home, 351 Chestnut will be very much interest taken to get up a fine show. President Wallace R. Pierson is sparing no time or expense personally, to interest everyone, large or small, who grows Roses, to take a part in the exhibition. S. S. Pennock, of Philadelphia, is in charge of the executive committee's prize. Benjamin Hammond, Secretary American Rose Society. ^ [ abttuarg I 4^ trouble adversely the florists and growers of the State, ^""'rl ^r"*^^^. and the benefits from which would react directly on the inhabitants of this State, inasmuch as it would make for better quality and larger supplies, the effect on the Governor's mind" could not fail to be favorable. FOR ABVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers See page 552 Springfield, Mass., March 3, 1914, having just passed his eighty-third birthday. , , „ t Mr. Carr was born March 1, 1831, at Westerly, R. I. His father was farmer to the Governor of Rhode Island. At the age of thirteen William went to work in the Dver nurseries, near Providence, going from there to Springfield to take a position at the Eagle nurseries at Brightwood. At an early age Mr. Carr became ex- pert at budding, setting his stent at 1000 buds a day. He soon went back to his old employer near Providence. A little later he returned to Springfield to take a situa- tion as foreman in the old Hampden nurseries of the late D. Chancy Brewer on Chestnut st. This section of Spring- field grew so fast that it was not many years before the nurseries were crowded out. Mr. Carr was for a time in business for himself. He was employed by the late Adolph Miellez, E. W. Clarke and J. W. Adams, and was the first foreman m Spring- field's Forestry Department, refusing to accept a posi- tion at its head. He was very fond of the Baldwin Apple and, in his home orchard, had by selection a strain known locally as Carr's Baldwin, the wood of -.._-. which was sought by local nurserymen for grafts. Mr. followed by interment in Oak g^^,^ ^^g ^ thorough lover of plants and trees,^ spending practically seventy years continuously at his chosen work in Springfield, where his skill and advice were always in demand. Mr. Carr's wife bv a third marriage died a few years ago, since then he" has not been actively engaged in business. She, like Mr. Carr, was of old New England many of the craft, has passed away in his 57th year, at stock and during the fifty years of their >"ar"ed hfe Montclair, N. J. Mr. Hetherington was also identified they had accumulated some property. Mr. Carr leaves with the Pan-American, St. Louis and Louis and Clark no relatives. Arthur C. Canfield Arthur C. Canfield, a well known florist of 1330 South State St., Springfield, 111, died at 12.50 p.m., Feb. 20, following a week's illness of heart trouble. Mr. Canfield conducted large greenhouses in Springfield. He is sur- vived by two children, two sisters and two brothers^ '"'"■ held on Feb. Presbyterian Church, Ridge" Cemetery. John Hetherington We regret to record the death of John Hetherington, for over forty years identified with the trade in most of the largest cities of the United States, and known to S56 The Florists' Exchange Week's Some large growers of Easter Lilies around Chicago report that the plants are shaping for flowers rather too early and predict that only one-third of their crop will be available at Easter. It looks now as though the Texas State Florists' As- sociation will become an accomplished fact after the meeting of the delegates in May. The South is develop- ing; long live the South 1 This country can congratulate itself upon having se- cured two experimental Rose gardens. France has one at Bagatelle, near Paris, but England, with all her enthusiasm for flowers, and her National Rose Society with 60S0 members, has been unable, so far, to agree upon the establishing of a Rose garden. There, how- ever, such a garden would not receive State support. It is the purpose of The Exchange to furnish firstly, a medium for commercial exchange and publicity; sec- ondly, a medium of news and education in the sphere with which it deals; thirdly, as sl. medium to unite the brotherhood of florists; nurserymen and seedsmen, and t:o. assist to the utmost in the consummation of their aims and ideals. In all of which it has reason to think itself highly successful. A WORTHY florist had lost his wife by death, and upon the tombstone in the country churchyard over her grave he inscribed this epitaph: "The light of my life has gone out." Marrying a second time, the new wife soon raised objections to the line above quoted, which sheandher husband saw each Sabbath morning. Our good friend was troubled and sought advice from a neighbor. "Well, Sullivan," his friend said, "it would be a pity to alter the words, not to say expensive. I'd let it be as it is and just add— 'But I've struck another match.' " In commenting on the paper by Pyfer on carrying over Carnations for a second year, our Syracuse corre- spondent says: "There are many florists who do not find much sale for Carnations during the Chrysanthe- mum season, consequently they do not care to have them come in at that time. The time of cutting back may, therefore, be delayed till July or even August, for it should be remembered that the beds or benches are full of roots and the plants respond very quickly to good treatment. Clean the plants, and give a top dressing of a liberal quantity of bonemeal and sheep manure. Liquid cow manure once a month will add greatly to the size and color of the blooms." So5iE of the growers are beginning to wake up to the fact that there is such a plant as a white Buddleia, the so-called "White-flowered Winter Lilac." It is evident that there would be a demand for young plants, right away, but those Eastern growers who have stock do not seem much inclined to give the fact publicity. It has been shown in at least one of the New York flower shops, where it lasted well for several days and its long fragrance was much liked. But even if it never becomes a retailer's plant it has great merits for use in the conservatory of the private garden. Nice plants can be flowered the first year in Sin. pots, but it is at its best when cut back and grown on for the second year. Pams should be taken to get the wood well ripened for Winter. Refeehing again to the Alpine House as a beautiful feature of a garden in Winter, such subjects as the following would be found there at this season or a little later: Ranunculus amplexicaulis, Viola gracilis, Erythronium Californicuim. Narcissus Johnstonii Queen of Spam, Narcissus moschatus, Hacquetia epipactis, Corydahs Wilsonu, Muscari racemosum carneum (pale blush), Ourisia macrophylla, Trillium sessile Californi- cum,_ Dodecatheon Hendersoni, Cyclamen repandum, IhWictrum anemonoides. Epigasa repens. Anemone nemerosa Robmsoniana, Primula hirsuta, and P. fron- .dosa, Tulipa Posteriana, T. prffistans, T. Clusiaa, and T. Kauffmaniana' and .Etheonema armemim with An- . drosaces and Saxifragas. ■:;, A LIST, of sweet scented flowers would be a useful addition to many a seed list. The following are a few that are annuals: Swieet AlyssUm,, 'Sweet Siiltari, Mexi- can Cigar Flower (Cuphea), Erysimum Peroffskianum, .bweet.-Pea, Convolvulus tricolor (Bindweed), Limanthes Douglasii, Night-scented Stock (Mathiola incana), iMignohette,- Tobacco, Evening Primrose, Fagonia cre- tiHa, Petunias, Sweet Scabious, Carnations (treated as ?anniialsi), in addition to which there are, of course, plehty of sub-shrubby and herbaceous perennial plants. Indeed, the idea of a "scented garden" might well be pushed by retail seedsmen. FiioM Boston Mass.: "The first signs of Spring are here In warm and sheltered nooks at the Botanic Gar- den there are Snowdrops and Crocuses in bloom." Discussions ire rife in widely different quarters as to the advisability of keeping up the prices of cut flower stock It IS suggested in some places that the local flo- rists' club might be the means of getting the members of the trade to co operate in regard to prices. In this weather, as m most others, a man can fix his prices, or keep up a good level price, if he is in a position to do so. If not, he will nearly always accept the price he can get. Cannas are so magnificent and so well adapted to our climatic conditions that it is not remarkable to find that they were very early hybridized and cross bred. M. Ann^e of Passy, near .Paris, was at work between the years 1840 and 1865, and his tail growing C. Annsei was largely employed in the parks and gardens of Paris, and at Battersea Parlc, London, about the latter date and afterward. M. Crozy, of Lyons, France, followed up Annie's work, and tried to develop a dwarfer race. Most Books Received "The Horticultural Directory" This is one of the most useful, and therefore most prized and welcome of British annual publicatic "The Horticultural Directory," has come to us earUer than usual, and is all the better on that account, since seedsmen will have it for the purpose of checking ad- dresses, especially those of the United Kingdom. The corrections for the edition of 1914 have been extra Iieavy, and no pains or expense, as we know well, have been spared to make it an accurate and voluminous gar- deners' directory. Eighteen extra pages have been added and everything brought absolutely up-to-date. The price is the same as heretofore, namely Is. (24c.), but owing to the increase in the number of pages the volume now weighs over lib., so that the price per separate copy by post is now 32c. instead of 30c. It is published from the office of the Journal of Horticulture, 10 Essex St., Strand, London, England. Addresses of nursery- men, seedsmen, and florists, not only in England and Europe, but in the British Dominions and in foreign countries, are given, as well as a considerable number of American addresses arranged under States. GrevUIea robusta compacta of his crosses were between C Ehemanni and glauca (yel tows), and between these and C. Warscewiczi (red). Herr Pfitzer, of Stuttgart, Germany, was another promi- nent raiser, and produced the far famed Koenigen Char- lotte, with vermilion and yellow flowers. Early in the nineties the seed firm of Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a -Teduccio, near Naples, was at work endeavoring to improve the size, color, and textiire of the flowers. They called their race the Orchid-flowered Cannas, but they were tall, and were later-on <;rossed with Crozy's dwarf ones. Simultaneously, the Conard & Jones Co. were raising many seedlings here in our own country, their Star of '91 being the first distinct achievement, since when they have originated many others in pink, yellow and crimson well adapted to American conditions. A Handsome Grevillea A year ago we drew attention to this fine new dwarf form of the well known Grevillea robusta — G. r. com- pacta. It originated in a batch of seedling Grevilleas in the garden of Wood Hall, Dulwich, London, Eng., and R. B. Leech, the head gardener saw how distinct it was. The stock that was propagated from it remained true, and a portion of it was placed in the hands of Thos. Rochford & Sons, Turnford Hall Nurseries, Enfield, England, who presumably are working up a quantity to meet the demand that is likely to arise when it is in- troduced into A Daffodil Book Lately we received a book that we shall prize very much, the "Dafi^odil Year Book," published by the Royal Horticultural Society, London, England. So great has been the demand for this book that it is now out of print. This bespeaks the great success of the book, which was under the general editorship of the Rev. Joseph Jacob, who is also a contributor to The Flo- rists' Exchange. The book, which contains over 100 pages, lOin. x 6in., IS devoted to a review of the exhibitions of the leading Daffodil societies in the United Kingdom, of which there are over a dozen. Such reports will be of great ^ alue hereafter as a record of the varieties that are now popular, or which have just been introduced. In the case of the exhibitions, the names of the blooms of the prize winners are each named, but there is no descrip- tion; however, one can turn to contemporary catalogs. There are quite a number of illustrations of new or notable varieties, and two colored plates, but the latter we do not think are really typical of the varieties. Following these reports, which cover three dozen pages, are the descriptions of the new certificated Nar- cissi and Daffodils, and as there are comments and comparisons included in these descriptions, they make interesting reading, and should be a valuable guide to the would-be purchaser. The student of the history of the Daffodil wiU be, perhaps, most interested in the section beginning at page 42, under the headmg "Celebrities of Daffodildom," written by Mr. Jacob himself. Among these celebrities are John Parkinson, who was born in 156T, and whose book "Paradise in Sole Paradisus Terrestris," is recorded as the first re- liable English work dealing with garden flowers at large. Then we come down to the period of the activities of Wm. Backhouse, who was born in 1807, and who did more than any one else in the early part of the nine- teenth century to create an interest in this gracefiil Spring flower. Thirdly, a short account is given of the ' work of the famous Peter Barr, well known personally to many in our own land, who died in 1909 at the age of 85. Peter Barr was generally known as the Daffo- dil King, and it was to his foresight and energy that we owe, in a large measure, the richness of our col- lections of Daffodils today. He hunted up in little known places and in cottage gardens in the United Kingdom, many of the fine old flowers that had be- come forgotten and neglected, and having secured as many of these as he could find, he also made journeys to the Pyrenees and to other parts of Europe m search of wild species. He laid the foundation for the work of hybridization and cross-breeding that was after- ward practised by Engleheart, Kingsmill, and all the more recent well known raisers. A biographical notice of Mr. Engleheart also forms part of this gaUery of celebrities, and there are excellent portraits attached. The remainder of the book is devoted to short arti- cles of much value such as a "Review of the Daffodil Season," by J. Duncan Pearson; notes on "Hybridiz- ing," by Prof. Rudolf Barr, eldest son of the late Peter Barr, and a fine chapter on "Hints to Beginners on Keeping Daffodils for Shows," by Christopher Bourne. Walter T. Ware also has a useful paper on "Pot Cul- ture of Daffodils." There are descriptions by Mr. Jacob of 75 new varieties or novelties noticed in 1913. These features, together with the selections of the best vari- eties for different purposes — as forcing, naturalizing, planting in beds, and for the rock garden — make this book one much to be desired, and one to which we shall certainly have occasion to return many times. The price is 36c., but as we have said, the demand has been so great that we believe there are no copies avail- able. The Florists' Exchange 557 Mites on Snapdragon Editor The Florists' Excliange: I have read tlie note on page 379 of your issue of February 14, regarding tlie curling of the leaves and shoots of Snapdragon, (Antirrhinum). In all probability this is caused by one of the mites which attack plants and cause the leaves to curl in this manner. We have a similar case in one of the greenhouses of a New Haven florist. This mite has been identified by the Bureau of Entomology at Washington as Tarsonemus pallidus. Banks. It is so small that it may be overlooked, and it has such a primitive respiratory system that it is difficult to kill it by fumigation. Some spraying experiments have been conducted by my assistants dur- ast few weeks and though it is now too early ■oil, raw any conclusions, it looks as though Fir tree oil, ounces to a gallon of water, and applied in the form spray, might prove successful. Several treatments later batches have come better, with the result that such varieties as Sir Watkin are now overlapping the others, thus bringing down prices. The Two Weekly Shows The R. H. S. meeting on February 10 was really re- markable, the huge hall being packed with exhibits, embracing almost everything under the sun. Orchids, forced shrubs. Carnations and hardy flowers were vying with each other, and one might easily have imagined that April was in. Hardy Cyclamens, Irises, miniature Daf- fodils, Anemones, etc., etc., all from the open or from coldframes, were to be seen on every hand. H. B. May & Sons once again exhibited a wonderful collection of Nephrolepis fronds pinned upon a white board, and a gold medal was awarded. T^velve species and 73 varieties were so displayed, the exhibit covering a whole SOft. table. The great bulk of the varieties were from the common N. exaltata or Boston Fern, the remaining eleven species having broken up but little. N. exaltata is one of the wonders of the fern world, for no other fern has broken into so many forms. Novelties were scarce, and only two awards were made, one to a tiny white flowered Rhododendron from China; the other to Iris Cantate. With reference to the recent notes in The Florists' Exchange on plants living in sand, I may mention that when visiting Stuart Low & Co.'s nurseries some time back, I saw several fuU sized Carnation plants in a box of pure sand. The plants had been in the box the entire season and bloomed just as well as those in soil They were periodically fed with Low's Carnation food. the grounds will be one blaze of color, the most perfect specimens of flowers, plants and shrubs blending har- Opening Out West The Panama-Pacific International Lewis F. Sander, of Sander & Sons, Bruges, Belgium, has lately visited San Francisco and the grounds which are now being laid out for the exhibition. According to the Horticultural Advertiser, Mr. Sander was. mjich struck by the magnitude and scope of the preparations being made, and watched the transplanting of trees weighing several tons each, which were being planted in the horticultural department. He gave it as his opinion that the horticultural side would be alone worth a visit from Europe to see, and that though he had attended all the great shows in Europe for the last ten years, he had never yet seen anything to approach the present undertaking in magnitude of original con- ception, comprehensiveness of scheme, or grandeur of its natural and artificial setting. Mr. Sander said that his" firm would make a big display of orchids and Begonias, and he thought that a good representation from England was assured whether the Government participated offi- cially or not, as the opening of the West as a market was full of splendid promise for the future, and a pros- pect we could not afford to ignore. will doubtless be ^ I Stray NotesfromGreatBritain | By T. A. Weston i I - — X Spring is already with us, for the month of February gave us some glorious w^eather, with a temperature up to 54 deg. and as nmch as eight hours' sunshine. There were only two real soaking wet days, but very strong winds have reminded us that the season was not far advanced. This wonderful weather naturally brought along all kinds of stock so that the markets are now very heavily supplied with flowers and plants. Tulips have done wonderfully well, but the Daffodils have proved so bad that the forcers have been in an uproar, accusing the Dutchmen of supplying bulbs not sufficiently ripened for forcing. The earliest patches of Golden Spur were a failure almost everywhere, and many forcers have been ventilating their grievances in the trade papers. The Anglo-American Exhibition One of the features of the exliibition this year at Shepherd's Bush, London, Eng., will be the beautiful gardens which have been entirely relaid out, and in which the whole of the space has already been allotted to the leading firms of horticulturists in Great Britain and America. Here, as throughout all the various sec- tions, the keynote of the exhibition will be maintained, and the advance which has been made during the past century in the art of flower growing will be shown. Some idea of the wonderful variety of flowers and plants which wiU be seen may be gathered from the fact that already 50,000 May flowering Tulips and other bulbs are in the ground, and over two acres of the Elite Gardens have been planted with 75,000 Rose trees. In addition there will be laid out old English formal gar- dens, American gardens, herbaceous borders, rock and water gardens, and a large area has also been planted with every variety of trained fruit trees. Specimens of aquatic plants are also being sent from Gunnersbury House, Acton, by Leopold de Rothschild, and wiU be exhibited in the Great Lagoon in the center of the grounds. Throughout the whole of the exhibition .season Boston and tiie N. A. G. At the meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston, held on Feb. 17, a discussion took place on the suggested plans of co-operation with the National Gardeners' Association (not the S. A. F. as reported by us on p. 490 last week). The motion for co-opera- tion was hy Fred E. Palmer, and was most favorably received, in fact the support was unanimous, and the members desire to hear further upon the matter. Can't Be Beaten The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and it is no wonder, therefore, that old and new readers of the Exchange find this paper more satisfactory than any other in its line, just as this letter shows: Advertising in F. E. The men who are making progress and are adding to their greenhouse accommodation are the men who adver- tise. Bellamy Bros, of Syracuse,. N. Y., report that since they commenced a regvdar system of advertising in the Exchange, they have had no difficulty in disposing of stock. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Review of the Work of the Examining Committees for the Season of 1913 NAME OF VARIETY WHERE SHOWN DATE EXHIBITED BY COLOR TYPE 1 6 16 40 1 1 6 20 It 14 14 17 15 11 13 il \l \l 18 IS 18 15 ll 13 it 1 6 12 \t 4 i 12 11 It 13 14 13 'J '1. 1 15 14 13 13 •15 12 11 i i 18 15 19 17 ll 14 13 1 15 ll 12 12 12 in 10 i 9 i 'I ss 90 u i It i 1 i It i i Scores possible under scales u ed (C S A Official) Lsingle. 15 20 13 U 14 15 17 12 13 \i 11 \l 18 18 18 IS 12 \l 14 12 10 15 9 J 10 9 9 9 9 1 ll Smith's Ideal Cincinnati;::: Cincinnati:::: gSc!^!'::. S"""'::: SK::.::: fr-Greva ^tnr S°ov:li:;: Nov; 10.;; Nov. 22.. Nov. 7... Nov. 22., 8S;15:; 8S;i;: 8e1;i:; 8S-i- Oct. 25. . 8i;i:: 8c1;i:;. Oct. 25... Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich irB;iSifh^g;;^S:S;;;;;:;:;;; ii^r B- isifh 1 a- 1& s White ]t?;ln-;;: is; In-:;;; Jap. Reflex.. aTc. Pom.; ; ?r :;;;;; fi"p^'fnc;:;: ia-eL-;;:: Reflex iSlI^;;:;;; 11:: g:::; pp.::: Jap. Inc.... Japanese. . . Japanese. . . gS;:;; ir;:;; gm.:;; as;;;: ^Z:;;; ||;; g;;;: 11 15 35 36 18 18 15 i ii it 11 *° 38 18 1 Nerissa Pink Odessa ilSSB;iS?l;ia;;^^JS;;:S..:::::;::;: ilSSB-iSiSlg-i&S Garnet Gem Azelda S::::;:::::,::::::;;:: ^1??::::::::::::::::;;; Yellow Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich iiSSB:iSia::i^Sirn:S;;;:;;;:::; Frascr's Golden Bell E. H. F?eis. Fort Thomks. i?y. :....;;;;::::;: ; ?he^E^S."HiS'ct"RSSmrnd, ind;;:; ; ::;;;;:; Edwin Seidewitz Chieftain Sport from Glory of Pacific H, Weber & Sons Co.: Oakland, Md: ;;;:::;;:; : Salmon, Yeiiow Center.;::; S;:;;;;;;;::::;;;;;;;; Chi- H?¥X,Madison,"N.'j. .'::;;; :;:::; ; ; as; S:?^t'^J:Ma1il^;;: !:!;];;;;:;;;;::::;;;; g|;S;{1;SJ^:t5^d1SS:?3;];:;;::;:;;;:::;;- Stanley Vcn Stanley Ven Son.:::;: Sr;::;: S^cllfvort;: ^Ir:"::: Psr;;;;;; chS;H;TCES^:MadlsoS:N;j:;;:;;;: :;;;;::; i wh;;^ ::•• Gladys Duckham g!;s-P-?^s?-KrK-i White aS;J^;?°Jg;:???f^^:K;i;;;;;;;:;::;:::- S^ Mrs. Paul Moore aS;g;?C?J?:^±^S:K;i;;:;:;;:::;;;::: gi;S;S;St^:KlSn:K;i;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;:. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J CHAS. W. JOHNSON, Secretary || S38 The Florists' Exchange M~X~X~I";~I~X"X~I~>*>*>'J*>*>*>*J*>*M~I"M"JO<«<"><~^^ J^XDX REVIEW OF THE SEED TRADE ;••2**«••x•*2**I**I**2**I**I**z*c**«**^*^*«'**•**^*^*^*t^ In this issue competent writers discuss General Advertising, Wholesale Advertising in the Trade Paper, Superior Seed Catalogs, Catalog Making, Parcel Post i American Seed Trade Association | i What the Association Expects to do for the ♦ I Seed Trade | I By SECRETARY C. E. KENDEL 1 vhich shall include purity of stocks, honesty of repre- sentation, carefulness of obligation, and promptness of execution." Article II. Constitution of the American Seed Trade Association. You ask me to tell what the association expects to do for the seed trade. The above clause was adopted in 1885. It explains the aim and object of the organization. The men wjio at that time subscribed to it couid only hope to hew to that line. They and we who followed, it can be said now, have hewn to it and I presume we will continue to do so until we get that "standard of business in- tegrity" perfected. Other problems have been solved. Many still remain unsolved, but in the main, the original object of the association will continue to be the incentive for our united endeavors, the goal we are striving for, the purpose for which we are organized. Competition has given way to co-operation. Confi- dence has succeeded suspicion. The association has become a band of friends standing together on common ground for our common good. What the association, thus actuated, has accomplished, is history. What it may do in future, wlio can tell? That the association is more firmly knit together is in many ways apparent. It is increasing in numbers and power. It has overcome obstacles that seemed insur- mountable. It has initiated legislation, beneficial not only to the seed trade, but to other lines as well. It has, and is, now giving moral and financial support to several agencies formed to further the agricultural in- terests of the country. But whatever else it may do, one thing is certain, and that is that the high plane wihich the' seed trade occupies will not be lowered while there is an American Seed Trade Association. Can the association do anything greater or more worth while for the seed trade? Advertising Advertising as applied to the seed business covers so many phases that any rule or set of rules for the suc- cessful conduct of an advertising campaign is next to impossible. Personally, I would not feel myself to be sufficient authority to give advice in this great game. The follow- ing must be construed to be our personal experience in this matter, and in no way intended as advice to firms or individuals who may contemplate an extensive advertis- ing campaign. In the seed business, greenhouse business, nursery business, or any of the kindred lines, the main advertis- ing effort is centered on the catalog. The idea of a firm issuing a catalog is to get the public interested in this publication, depending upon it to do the selling when once in the hands of the prospective customer. Catalogs vary greatly in their get-up, illustration, paper used, size, and in the use of colored illustrations and colored covers. There was a time when highly colored and extraordinarily large specimens illustrated on covers were supposed to have an enormous selling value. However, it is the concensus of opinion of all modern catalog makers that this age has disappeared for all time, and vastly to the benefit of the concerns issuing catalogs. The buying public now demands a catalog that is honestly, tastily and correctly illustrated. The various types and illustrations are still used — even to the old woodcut still finding a place in some of the very best catalogs printed today. However, halftones and duo- tones, as well as correctly reproduced colored plates, are now admitted by all to be by far the best form of illustration. A cut of a smgle flower or spray of flowers, or of a single fruit or vegetable, is considered to be far superior to a print containing a conglomerate mass of blossoms or lot of fruit, which, to include the entire plant, must necessarily be made quite small, thus losing its value in illustrating the particular variety of fruit or flower. The style of catalog varies greatly according to the kind of business conducted, that is, the catalog for a retail seed house catering, for instance, to the private gar- dener trade, or to a very high class city clientele, must necessarily be illustrated with the very best cuts (usually halftone) and be on a very good grade of paper. The catalog intended for the market gardeners' trade needs fewer illustrations than the one intended for the mail order seed buyer, or even the amateur and, in fact, our own experience has been that it is profitable to illustrate only the leading types or some special strains. As to the mail order buyer: he is not discrimini- nating as to descriptions, but it is nevertheless a curious fact that he buys largely by illustration. Consequently, this must be correct and neat, regardless of the kind, because the first attention is fixed by the good illustra- tion. It is a matter of record with the majority of mail order houses that the varieties that have the largest sale are those which are illustrated. Consequently, it would seem to the uninitiated that to secure an extra- ordinary sale of all varieties, all one would have to do would be to illustrate all of them. We have in mind one catalog issued by a large mail order house in this country that does this, and, as they are successful, we imagine it has its value, but in order to accomplish this we must of necessity construct a voluminous book, and since our wise lawmakers have seen fit to impose the blessings of the Parcel Post upon us, this becomes well nigh an impossibility for houses whose issue runs from a half to three-quarters of a million copies. Therefore, after March 16, 1914, the popular weight for the seed or nursery catalog will be eight ounces and under. As to the mediums used in popularizing this catalog they vary greatly in type and, I might say right here, in value. We will enumerate them as follows: public ex- hibitions, local and State fairs, magazine advertising, local and national papers, billboard, street car, souvenir and other forms. Regarding public exhibitions, these vary in value in relation to the kind of business done. For instance, some of the big seed houses in the large cities have con- ducted, with splendid success, lectures, flower shows, etc., held either in their places of business or in some hall or other place secured for that purpose. For the mail order house this proposition is absolutely useless. For a house catering to a market gardeners' trade a pubUc exhibition would be of benefit where conventions of per- sons engaged in such business were held. For a whole- saler this could have no value. We might say that public exhibitions have in recent years increased wonderfully in value by reason of the great interest displayed by the public in gardening in all its forms, and it has just recently come to our notice that one of the largest plant houses in the country has leased a pier at Atlantic City for the purpose of dis- playing its products throughout the Summer. This sort of exhibition would be of but little value to a seed house, because of the lack of interest displayed at such places in seed and seed products. However, we believe that this form of advertising will, in future years, increase greatly in value. Magazines of various forms and kinds are, without doubt, the most popular medium of advertising, and within the term "magazines" I Shall include all the popu- lar ones such as Saturday Evening Post, Literary Digest, World's Work, McOlure's, Everybody's, Country Life in America, Garden Magazine, Country Gentleman, and the various farm papers such as Rural New Yorker, the Ohio Parmer and innumerable others. The ratio of returns to expenditure in some of these publications is indeed surprising. It would seem that some of the con- cerns in the nursery, plant and seed business throughout the country are either keeping no record of their returns or else are conducting eleemosynary institutions for the support of indigent magazines, because some of these mediums, regardless of the high tone of their reading matter, or that they go to the better class of buyers, cer- tainly do not produce returns in proportion to "the rates asked for the use of their pages. Our own experience shows us conclusively that some of the farm magazines, with a cheaper rate and a large circulation, produce extraordinary results as compared with the most expen- sive magazines having enormous circulations. For instance, the recent use of a page in color in one of our popular magazines produced returns that ran into the thousands, while in another instance fifty-six lines in a cheaper one also produced thousands of in- quiries. In still another which, by the way, is one of the highest priced, we had an ad. of fifty-six lines which did not pay us at all. To sliow the unique value of magazine advertising — on Feb. 9 of. this year we received a letter from a former customer in Cleveland, Ohio, in which he writes for our catalog, and said that he had just run across a copy of the Delineator for 1904, and that the ten-year-old advertisement of W. Atlee Burpee & Co. so impressed him that he again wanted our catalog. So that you see this form of advertising has a value hard to compute and in fact there is no way to accurately trace the direct results of any particular form of advertising. It is therefore evident that the successful advertiser must judge well the mediums used which produce re- turns for his particular kind of business, otherwise, an immense amount of money may be uselessly wasted in the support of publications which really have no right to exist. Personally, I feel that every advertiser can arrive at the right magazines for his particular business only through the experience of going through it all. Local papers have a value to retail stores that is hard to compute because, in the conduct of a retail store, a customer may have seen the ad., walk in and buy, and you have no means of knowing whether this is a return from your ad. or not. Nevertheless, for the retail busi- ness, I am a firm believer in the value of the local papers. It is hard to judge this phase from ray viewpoint, be- cause our business is national or, rather, international, in its character. We are using mediums through- out Europe and even Australia and New Zealand, as well as throughout the entire United States, and very little local advertising, because we have proved that it does not pay for our kind of business. National papers are covered in the paragraphs on magazines, as I consider these latter national papers. Billboard advertising has only been attempted by a few of the larger houses located in the big cities. Go- ing into Chicago by various routes I have noticed bill- board advertising that I should imagine would produce suburban trade for a local retail store. I have also noticed this form of advertising on the meadows just before going into New York, and in one or two otiier of the larger cities of the country. However, 1 believe their value would be solely to the retail seed house which expects to develop a business with the commuter trade. Street car advertising has been attempted by a few, but I have been unable to secure any data as to how the few that I know of regard this form. The seed, nur- sery and plant businesses are necessarily businesses of seasons, and the season is so short that I cannot see the value of street car advertising. As to local and State fairs: personally, I am a firm believer in the effectiveness of this method of advertis- ing. My own experience, while connected with the, largest nursery in this country, where we had exhibi- tions at the State fairs, and also local fairs, was that people were intensely interested in all of these things, because the majority of people go to fairs for the pur- pose of seeing the products of the State or county, as the case may, and naturally are looking for things of that kind. Consequently nursery, seed and greenhouse con- cerns, or even the" several " large combined concerns of this kind throughout the country, cannot help but find that this method of advertising is profitable, for the rea- son that the majority of prospects that you secure by passing out your advertising, your catalogs, and other forms of establishing interest, go into the hands of the person who is already more or less interested in things of this kind, and it is simply a case of fanning the spark into flame. So, in conclusion, it must appear that advertising as applied to the seed, bulb, nursery or plant interests, must be designed with a view of applying to the par- ticular style or kind of business conducted, and neces- sarily each firm or individual can only learn this by experience. FOB ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers See~page 553 The Florist's Exchange 539 ' Wholesale Seed Advertising in the Trade Paper By JASPER R. LEWIS THIS is not a tract on advertising, nor yet an argument for advertising in The Florists' Ex- change. It is but a modest epitome of what numerous seedsmen have told the writer, and their theo- ries are founded on the results which they obtained through their trade advertising, and for which they paid hard cash. There are, of course, several ways of advertising seeds to the wholesale trade, even aside from the catalog. Ex- hibits at flower shows, etc., constitute one form of pub- licity, and have their advantages and general benefits, but in this brief article it is proposed to treat only of space advertising in the trade paper. Knowing that many thousands of dollars are spent monthly for advertising in the trade mediums, a goodly portion of it by seedsmen, the first question that sug- gests itself is. Why do the wholesale seedsmen do it? Is it mere habit or is it investment? For an answer to this at first hand several advertisers were sought out and questioned, among them some of the largest purchasers of publicity in the trade press. These men advertise in the trade press because they find that through that medium they can reach the maximum number of prospective customers at the minimum ex- pense. "What would you do if there were no trade papers in existence?" was asked. "We should have to circularize the trade regularly — perhaps at least once a month — and employ more travel- ing salesmen, all at greatly increased expense." That is the exact answer of several advertisers. So evidently it is economy. A seed house issuing 10,000 circulars of the grade and with the interesting material of the trade paper each month would be burdened with a cost several times that of full page advertising in the same period. That this is so is proved by the fact that many concerns in various lines of business are abandon- ing the issuing of "house organs," publications put out in the interest of the one concern. They find the cost of advertising in trade papers considerably less and more effective. Before admitting that advertising in the trade medium is the cheapest method of securing desirable publicity, however, we must know something of the results obtained. The manager of one well known seed house confesses that, through advertising, his business has been built up from nothing to well up in the six figures a year in volume. Another has had a similar experience, but conservatively hesitates to credit the growth of his busi- ness to advertising. Yet he, too, is one of the largest advertisers in the seed trade. A smaller advertiser made his debut in seed advertising last season, and after a month of it became an advertising enthusiast. Now these statements are not figments of the writer's imagination. Were it good policy names and figures might be given. Together with scores of other in- stances, they can be cited to prove that by actual test the men who are paying their hard cash for advertising find that results justify their expenditures. Paper vs. Circulars Let us examine the causes which make this a possibility. A trade paper is circulated exclusively among those the advertisers wish to reach. As a wholesaler in seeds let us say you desire to present your claims before the thous- ands of retail seed stores and florists throughout the country. Instead of having to print a circular, address envelopes, buy stamps, etc., you simply order space in a publication which is going to precisely the same class of readers as would your circular. Any mailing list you might secure would be neither as accurate nor by any means as complete as the subscription list of a trade paper, which is always working forward to increase its circulation. Again, it is common knowledge that in the haste of busmess today circulars more frequently find their way to the wastebasket than to the manager's desk. In contrast to this the trade paper is eagerly read by thousands who are alert for instruction and m- formation, and the advertising columns are not by any means the least instructive in a publication. They are as carefully read as the editorial, if not more so. Considering now the most effective manner of advertis- ing in the trade press, we are again confronted by diver- sity of opinion. We may divide seed trade advertising imder two heads: that for immediate results, or sales, and that for purposes of education. By far the greater proportion of seedsmen advertise seasonable stock, and in a way this is easily understood. The dealer who has stock to sell merely wishes to move it as quickly as possible. To that end he advertises in the trade paper, offering specific goods at specific prices. If his prices are reasonable and his reputation square, he will promptly accomplish the end desired — sales. Records kept by ad- vertisers have shown large sales at the expense of small advertising. Emphasizing Merit and Quality Now, this is expected. But let us consider for a moment the other method of advertising. It is aU well and good to do business for today, and profit thereby, but what of tomorrow? Let us suppose that two whole- sale seedsmen, located in the same city, are advertising in the trade medium. Both make their seasonable offer- ings of stock, but one takes the opportunity to educate the readers of the paper up to a demand for his goods. He accustoms them not to compare his prices with those of his competitor, but to desire his merchandise because they are his; because he has created in them a belief in his personality. In time the effect of this will be that his circle of customers will enlarge at the expense of his competitor, who has neglected to advertise beyond his need of present sales. At this moment, as an example, the writer can think offhand of but one seedsman who has proudly advertised that his prices were higher than those of others, but his goods superior. And he is among the large buyers of advertising space wherein he is ever educating the readers of the paper up to a desire for his seeds, based on a growing faith in him. He could not obtain higher prices were it not for this faith. There is but one more point that it is desired to cover here, and that is the matter of making up the advertise- ment for the trade paper. There are many ways of mak- ing oifers more attractive, through the use of judicious type, space and margins. Were this left to the hands of those who know, more could be done to augment interest in the advertising pages. Advertisers in our trade papers have become accustomed to filling each dollar's worth of space with enough type to fill several dollars' worth. They have not as yet to a great measure realized the attraction in a clean cut, well worded and margined advertisement. There may be more good selling argument in pure white margin around a neat advertisement than all the "splendid stock" or "best seeds" phrases you can print. There is a selling force in attractive type exceeding . greatly the power of cold, lifeless words. The Crowded Ad., the Attractive Ad. The possibilities of making your advertisement at- tractive to your readers are distinctly in your hands. Give the trade paper an opportunity to make something of the space you pay for. The man who knows nothing of advertising, of its principles, feels that in an eight inch space, for instance, he must have eight inches covered with black type. If the writer of this article were buying the eight inches, half of it would be devoted to white space, which would make more appeal than inch-high type. We can readily see, therefore, that seed advertising in the trade medium is still in its infancy. We are still in the days of bargains and low prices, quantity rather than quality, living for the present and making up our advertisements in almost primitive fashion. The trade paper is partly responsible for this condition in that it has failed to preach modern advertising science, and has selfishly directed its energies to the gospel of selling space, and not how to use it. Today a new light has come. The writer knows that the paper in which this article appears is willing to lend its best efforts to increasing the efficiency of the adver- tising it carries. The man who uses one inch and the man who uses ten, are both entitled to the greatest working power of their advertising dollar. If they are receiving it they are on the road to success. If they are not, if they realize the great force of advertising, and have not learned how best to control this compara- tively new giant strength in business, they should seek quickly to learn. And, seeing about us the wonderful results achieved bv coupling the force of intelligent advertising to good seed merchandising, who shall deny the truth that adver- tising is the dynamo that drives the machinery of successful seed wholesaling? I Superior Seed Catalogs l I By A. G. P. I THE essential factor in present-day business suc- cess is, unquestionably, "advertising." The won- derful achievements Which have been realized in the great commercial enterprises of today are largely, if not wholly, attributable to well-considered and ex- tensive publicity methods. The progressive business man who has faith in the merits of his goods recognizes the fact that to create and sustain a demand for them he must make his appeal to the buyer through the ad- vertising columns of ■ the newspaper or the magazine. Seedsmen avail themselves, to a considerable extent, of these means, but thiey rely mainly on another channel of publicity, namely, the catalog, intended for the amateur grower. "There is pleasure even in reading catalogs of plants and seeds," writes Mrs. Ely in her charming book, "A Woman's Hardy Garden." Not only are the cat2dogs of the seedsman and the nursery- man pleasant reading indeed, but they are also pre- eminently educative — tor do they not contain the ac- cumulated knowledge and wisdom of the horticultural world? In these days amateurs constitute a very large and profitable section of the seedsman's' clientele, and in order to stimulate their interest and support it is Imr portant that much care be exercised in the preparation of the catalog. In compiling the literature necessary to make up the list, the iiems should be arranged methodically and always in, strictly alphabetical order. Let the descriptive matter be concise and intelligible. Eliminate the confusion which exists in a mass oi un- necessary verbiage. Don't use a dozen lines of small type in describing a plant when three lines will suffice. Supply just as much information as will give the reader a good idea of what you are offering. Never omit cul- tural directions — terse and to the point; the amateur highly appreciates this feature of the catalog. inject into your list the common English names, as far as they are known. The great army of amateur gardeners which has developed in recent years is com- posed, to a large degree, of commuters whose previous city experiences have not been closely associated with the study of botanical nomenclature. A lover of the fine, old-fashioned Sweet William would think you were tooling him if you called it Dianthus barbatus; nor would he be less surprised if you persisted that his favorite Love-in-a-Mist was known to the botanist as Nigella Damascena. Salesmen in seed stores should be familiar with all common names. It is truly amusing to obsei-ve the perplexity of the counter novice when an enthusiastic amateur lady gardener announces her wants in such terms as these: "One packet of Dutch- man's Pipe, half ounce of Job's Tears, one packet of Aaron's Beard, one-sixteenth ounce of Baby's Breath." Now, tAat recilial would have a tendency to stop, tem- porarily at least, the breathing of any uneducated clerk ; but the man thoroughly acquainted with the contents of his employer's catalog would, of course, promptly hand the correct seeds to the customer in the order named: Aristolochia Sipho, Coix lachryma, Saxifraga sarmentosa, and Gypsophila paniculata. Before leaving this subject let me say that the catalog maker should spare no pains in securing absolute accuracy in the spelling of technical names. Errors in this direction stamp the author as a man who has not completed his education in the science of botany. To be attractive and effective, a catalog must be-wiell printed, freely illustrated and artistically arranged. A poor ■ make-up tends to hall mark a catalog as a dull affair. Don't overcrowd your text — it mars tlie appear- ance of the page and makes it less readable. Use the finest illustrations procurable — they are no more costly than poor ones — and place them so that they will not only illumine and make clear the subject matter, but also serve, in conjunction with skillful setting of the types, to produce an artistic effect. To show the value of illustrations, I may relate an incident that occurred at an exliibition held some tune ago in New York. 1 was admiring a grand display of vegetables when two ladies came up. Said one, pointing to a particularly well grown Crookneck Squash: "What a fine Cucumber that is I" Her acquiescing friend a little farther on ex- claimed: "Oh, what a lovely Lettuce!" as she indicated a large conical head of Wakefield Cabbage. Now, if those poor ladies had ever perused an adequately illus- trated catalog they certainly could not have committed such atrocious blunders. They were urbanites who had probably never seen in their growth vegetables that were daily served on their tables, but changed in ap- pearance by the process of cooking. Perhaps they are suburbanites now and "find pleasure [and profit] in reading catalogs of seeds and plants." . To facilitate reference to the various items embodied in a catalog, a comprehensive index should be provided, omitting nothing, and giving both botanical and com- mon names. A bulky catalog which I value very much has an exhaustive index of flower seeds and plants, but when I search in vain for a guide to the vegetable sec- tion I am impelled to utter words to myself. A first- class seed firm should not encourage that sort of thing. A vegetable index is a really necessary adjunct to every good catalog. The amateur who is unable to locate Swiss Chard because it is invariably listed under "Beets" should be helped out of his difficulty by a well-arranged table of contents. The cover of a catalog often indicates the quality of what it encloses. A cover of neat design, or one artistically (not gaudily) embellished with colored pic- tures of flowers or vegetables, appeals to the recipient and induces careful study of what the pages inside have to tell. The up-to-date seedsman, as a rule, gives first attention to this matter when planning his annual catalog. The most superb piece of work I have ever seen in the line of catalog printing is the illustrated Geranium list of R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., of White Marsh, Md., wihich was recently issued from the presses of the proprietors of The Florists' Exchas-ge. The col- ored reproductions of the numerous varieties of the popular flower are marvels of accuracy and 560 beauty, while the letterpress is beyond criticism. "My hat is off," writes an eminent authority to Messrs. Vin- cent. "I bend my knee and bow to the most artistic piece of catalog work that it has ever been my good fortune to look over. Without a doubt, it is a piece of art from cover to cover." Reader, send for a copy if you haven't seen it Several other magnificent catalogs have made their appearance here this year and there are two or three of the catalogs pubUshed abroad which are remark- able for the excellence of their makeup, typog- raphy and illustrations, but there is no reason why our seedsmen should not surpass all foreign competitors not only in the scope and value of their reading matter, but also in the artistic merits of their illustrations, which assist so much to make the text attractive and instructive. How can it be done? you may ask. By first determining that you won't be beaten and then placing your orders with reliable firms who specialize in this class of work — they will do the rest. I have just received from Henry A. Dreer, of Phila- delphia, a very useful 16-page catalog which introduces a new feature in the shape of drawings which will enable the amateur to undertake the making and plant- ing of an old-fashioned hardy border. Another commendable feature, noted' this year for the first time, is a Garden Record for the year 1914 contained in the catalog issued by A. C. Kendel, of Cleveland, Ohio. This garden record forms an integral part of the catalog and is intended to serve as a guide for the planter, from the beginning to the end of the season, as to all details concerned with the planting, the date of the first and last picking, amount of vegetables picked, with a column for "notes and comments" on the subjects grown to govern next year's garden. Do all seedsmen and nurserymen issue catalogs? I am afraid not. But sooner or later every man in the business wall realize the necessity of adopting this effective means of advertising his products. Remember the old adage: "Never venture, never win." The Florists' Exchange Catalog Making From the Viewpoint of an Observer GRANTING that the seedsman has the goods and is prepared to give the service the next most important proposition he has before him is the preparation of his catalog so that it may come before the people to whom it is sent with an impeUing bujiiig force in its every page. The great majority of the 1914 retaU seed catalogs issued throughout the country have been received and inspected. Never in the history of the trade has such effort been put forth by so many of their makers to individualize these harbingers of Spring. It has been a pure delight to examine those compilations which bore so disUnctly the evidence of the care which had been taken in their production, the arrangement of the illus- trations, the color work, the every effort to stamp the book with the haUmark of the house issuing it. This is evident proof that many houses realize the necessity of making the catalog of the highest interest whUe keeping the descriptive text and illustrations truthful. Yet, for all this, there remain too many seedsmen who faU to realize the full import of putting forth in the catalog the best that is in them. They do not spend the study nor the money on their catalogs which they should; they are too negUgent about their illustra- tions and too afraid to put up the cash to control their own. More and more in the future will they have to do this. In order to progress, a business individuality is re- quired m the catalog; too man v of the present day catalogs look the one like a duplicate of the other. When it is considered that outside of the store, the catalog is the "drummer" for its house no effort should be spared m making it fully representative of the busi- ness. Men who take photographs connected with horticultural subjects should not only be skilled photographers but should understand what perfection means in all the sub- jects they seek to secure. In vegetables, the subject taken should be the most perfect that can be found. The same rule holds good in flowers and all other subjects Where the illustration has to be restricted in size a single flower IS better than the entire plant, but the entire plant IS preferable wherever possible. Much space should be given to the most likely novel subjects; the more common and best known can be omitted or lightly represented If needed economy prescribes it. In this connection it IS hardly necessary to add that exaggeration and over coloring are the reverse of good form. The new parcel post rates on catalogs, going into effect March 16, may make seedsmen more careful in revising their maihng hst; thousands are wasted through dupli- cation and other causes. It would be well to make the catalogs better by reducmg the quantity printed rather than the contents. As catalogs, unUke newspapers entitled to second class rates, can be mailed at any pomt, the seedsmen with bulky catalogs could overcome the zone discrimination by freighting quantities to distant points, there to be mailed by trusted representatives. Color work of the best quality is becoming an absolute necessity: this is hi the straight line of development. Two of the best catalogs this year showing color work in profusion both hail from Maryland: one is that of a nurseryman, the other of a plant speciaUst. They are both works of art, have set the pace and will undoubtedly score success for their makers. The retaU catalog of the future will have to be more desirably arranged as to cultural details. The igno- rance of thousands of amateurs is deplorable and it is the lack of success by this class which materially retards the seed selling proposition. The most enthusiastic garden makers are to be found m the ranks of city bred p"eople removing to suburbs. A discouraged gardener is soon ready to return to the city. Speaking from observation of the past fourteen years the writer believes that considerably over fifty per cent, of the families which move from city to country re- turn to city m one, two or three years. This proportion would be materiaUy reduced did these people but have moderate success in their gardening attempts. Nothing reconciles a family so quickly to the country as a bounti- ful supply of fresh vegetables and lots of flowers to deco- rate the home and give away to friends. Therefore, every catalog should be provided witli in- telligible elementary chapters on vegetables, flowers, bulbs and perhaps others. These could be made concise, consisting mainly of Do's and Don't's, and should be written especially for the amateur. Practical diagrams for the planting of gardens of various areas might well be included. Seedsmen should aim to interest the florist to sell their seeds. Buyers will often drive miles to purchase seeds from a local man rather than order them direct from the city seedsman. This is where the personal equation comes in, a purchaser obtaining at the same time the knowledge of what seeds are best for him m his locaUty and the necessary advice as to their culture. Selecting four or five sterling novelties for each year's catalog, whether for one color or all color repro- duction, would not be such an expensive matter and, as standard novelties endure for very many years, it fol- lows that in the course of four or five years the catalog maker would have brought together a collection that will attract attention. The Seed Tester in the Daehnfeldt Laboratory The Shipping Problem Seeds by Flat Rate, Parcel Post or Ei Portland Seed Co., Portland, Ore. According to reports which reached us out here, and which gained ready credence, representatives of big East- ern seed houses practically camped m the corridors of the legislative halls at Washington while the parcel post bill was in its making, and apparently succeeded, by means of sophistry or mental hypnosis of some kind or other, in making Congress believe that out of all the varied industries in this countrly a portion, consisting of less than one per cent, should because of the special wares it happened to handle, be accorded the singular privilege of ignoring the zone circles which circumscribe and limit in increasing degree the efforts of all the others. Centered in the most proHflc and revenue producing zones, surrounded by teeming millions of people, and yet were they not satisfied. There remained a few scat- tered thousands in the Middle West; a half hundred or so m the Rocky Mountain States, and a dozen, more or less, out here, who might be made to yield a still further tribute to their thrift. The parcel post system would have deprived them of this needed revenue and, for that reason, the flat rate must be made to prevail when it came to touching wares that they handled. ' If the parcel post system is good for 99 per cent, of commodities used in this country, why not for all? You state there is much to be said on both sides of the ques- tion, but any arguments used against seeds coming in under the parcel post system could with equal force be used by some one who might prefer to have his wares come out from under it and have a flat rate applied. The parcel post law fixes a certain rate on, say 60 lbs. of Wheat if used for food, but if used for seed purposes then a higher tax is levied. Under sunilar circumstances the Interstate Commerce Commission has ruled that transportation companies have no right to assess a low rate on a commodity that is to be used for a certain purpose and a higher rate on the same commodity if used for another purpose. You say that under the zoning system mailing out pack- ages would be more complicated, etc. Of course, so long as we are lookmg out solely for the comfort and ease of a select few, this point merits consideration. In the meantime, an inquiry among that great army whose members are compelled to mail packages out under that system might help us to determine whether to press for that point or not. There might be plausible arguments advanced by these Eastern houses why special legislation should be en- acted m their favor; but if there are they must neces- sarily be based on self interest only, for we must refuse to believe that the frenzied energy displayed by them in trying to keep seeds out of the parcel post system was expended in behalf of any other body of men than themselves. This is, after all, a matter where the interest of the seedsmen might very properly be made subordinate to that of the large, rural population who buy the seeds. Why that population, through the selfish interest of a few seed dealers, should, when it comes to seeds, plants, etc., be deprived of the benefit which the zoning system was calculated to bestow on them, is in our opinion a very pertment question, and one that the said rural population would very quickly decide were it given a chance for an expression. If seeds, bulbs and scions, for instance, are entitled to special privileges in the mail, so also are Pop Corn spuds and babies. They are all analogous— especialiv si are the last named. The argument that Western seed houses have the same privilege as Eastern is not germane to the point at issue; but is merely, shifting the weight from one foot to the other. - The question should be : Under which rate wiU the public at large be best served? If under the flat ratefthen away with the parcel post system entirely. If under the parcel post system, make no favorites of any special class, but let them all be treated alike. Seed Tester In Dsehnfeldt's Laboratory, Odense, Denmark The germinating cases (marked with "a" on picture) are 12tt. long, about Sin. deep, zinc cases with double bottom. These cases are placed, as wUl be noted from the picture, one over each other with a distance be- tween them of 30in. They are put on cramp irons, which rest on hot water pipes, and through the double bottom of the germinating case runs a lAin. pipe in order to keep the water at a constant temperature. The case is filled two-thirds with water, and the heat- ing is effected from a common greenhouse hot water boiler About 4in. from the upper edge of the cases IS a fold from which ribbons 3in. wide are laid across over the entire case, with a space between them of about 14111 In these spaces are placed small flannel patches which are provided mth a wick and are laid side by side, aUowing the wicks to hang down in the water, this wiU now be sucked up through the wick and so . keep the flannel constantly wet. Over this a crochet wheel of the size of the flannel one is laid, which regu- lates, the water supply, and on top of this comes finally a filtering paper which is marked with a number, and upon which the number of seeds to be tested (for instance 100) are spread in such a way that they do not touch each other. Over each sample is put a small bell-formed glass cover (marked "b" on cover) with an air valve on top m order that the air around the seeds always may have a constant degree of dampness. The temperature of . the water in the seed tester must be kept between 59 deg. and 86 deg. Fabr. (lowest in the morning; high- est at noon). It is important that everything be kept very clean. The entire outfit must be scalded with boiling water once a week. After three, six and nine days the sprouted seeds are counted and entered in protocol with date. The remaining seeds, using a pincer, must each time be put on a new piece of paper until the test, which takes from nine to thirty days to finish, is completed. Nearly all varieties wiU germinate in this manner. The exceptions are Beet and Spinach, which are packed m filtering paper, placed on the glass ribbons, and kept constantly moist. Artichoke, Beans, Dill, Pump- kins, Peas, and a few other varieties germinate best in flower pots or boxes with moist sawdust. The Florists' Exchange 561 r RETAIL DEPARTMENT Washington Anniversary Windows Chicago TO find a fitting parallel we would have to go back to the Colonial days to picture the "Father of Our Country" more reverenced and honored than the tribute paid liim by some of our loyal Chicago flo- rists on his one hundred and eighty-second anniversary. I can only compare the show windows to a beautiful painting depicted in Nature's beautiful smiles — the flow- ers. They chanted a joyous hymn of Spring's advance, and you had only to glance at the different handsome showings of floral suggestions to be convinced that our flower shops are keenly alive to what is needed to in- spire the passerby. Indeed, it was most fittingly demon- strated by one florist who displayed a fine portrait of Washington surmounted by "Old Glory" gracefully draped to one side of the portrait. Back of this on either side stood a majestic Bay tree to which a large handsome bunch of Richmond Roses was deftly placed to show their brilliant round crowns to the best advan- tage on either side, just toucliing the portrait, which in turn had a background of two very handsome large sUk flags in stars and stripes. Placed in the center, and directly back of and above the portrait, wias a Magnolia wreath made of the gold and green leaves ar- ranged, so as to represent one circle of green Magnolia leaves and one circle of gold Magnolia leaves, a very suitable suggestion, as well as symbolical. Long streamers of red, white, and blue rib- bons were attached to the exterior of the flags and from the corners, and- tied to boxes of Spring flowers displayed in the front part of window. Each plant sug- gestion had a small silk American flag attached to it, or a few were grouped at the back of a basket as a reminder bf the day. AU the fancy corsages had suggestions of red, white, and blue rib- bons, some in rosette form, others in showers and streamers. It would be hard to describe in words how artisti caUy arranged and planned this window was, for it was an extremely appropriate one, and the fanciful Washington sug gestions did not detract from the flow ers displayed. Another shop had some wonderfully fine specimens of "Old Glory" draped as a background to the window display, which was replete with suggestions, from the . ' " " ■ the sumptu memorial. This big wreath wa mense design, made of bronzed leaves and finished with Mrs. Aaron Ward Roses Which were surrounded iwith Asparagus and other fine greens, and tied with a red, white and blue rib bon ornament. Crocus Bowls What attracted my attention this week were some wonderfully perfect Crocuses planted closely in a good sized circular pot, covered with moss to make it ap- pear as if the flowers were jujst peeping out from imder the grass. A few sprigs of fancy green leaves were arranged around the edge which made them still more attractive and they sold for $2 each ! *' Insect Novelties" A little forerunner of St. Patrick's Day was noted in some novelty chinaware modeled to represent a green grasshopper. This particular one I have in mind was arranged with Cattleyas and Maidenhair ferns and was about 18in. long. Of course that includes the head, as the opening was but a small elongated narrow space at top, but sufBciently large ' to allow an arrangement of about a dozen orchids with greens. This same flo- rist also displayed some other novelties in color arrange- ment quite in keeping with the present day vogue for things old fashioned, namely, the mixed arrangement, using mostly the smaller varieties of flowers. A large grasshopper such as I have described, should be very appropriate for St. Patrick's Day, filled with Sham- rocks. The Irish flag is striking, and can be advan- tageously placed and makes a good background for a fine display of potted plants with Springtime ideas for the baskets. Ribbon, with the emblem of Ireland, could be beautifully added to any floral suggestion. I have seen some ribbon which has the yellow harp design in it, and was most attractive. De Coeateoti. [The use of artificial insects, particularly the more showy butterflies, is much in fashion in New York. These artificial entomological specimens are fixed by means of a pin that forms part of their composition, upon the flowers or foliage of a madeup piece, and add a note of effectiveness that is not without its value. But some of the stores go further and sell live butterflies and moths. Large silk worm moths or others similar to silkworm moths, have been seen in New York stores recently.] The Season of Lent Flowers Ought to Be Used Even More Liberally Now The coming of Lent has made little or no difference to the trade in flowers in some places; in fact some of the retailers say that it has made no perceptible difference at all. This is a time where churches could do much good to the florists' trade. If the preachers would request tlieir congregations, when they deny themselves of many things at this holv season, to feed their spiritual nature with thoughts of' the beautiful, and nothing would be moie appropriate than bunches of Lenten Lilies — Daf- fodils, which are so plentiful at this season In fict, iny kind of flower would give dehght and higher and better thoughts should be in every home as a consequence ot their presence During the Lenten season, instead of Japanese basket of Lady Hilhngdon Roses and Violets, tied with yellow ribbon of considerable importance not only to the supply trade, but to florists themselves, and suggests a good many reflections to the man who is keeping his ear to the ground and endeavoring to profit, rather than be over- whelmed, by changes on the part of the public demand with reference to his goods. The demand for flowers rather than designs means, if anything, that the public wants flowers and not "art." It means that the florist will be selling a greater pro- portion of merchandise and a smaller proportion of skilled labor. There is something of importance here, especially in view of the remarks made above in this column, regarding the need of better business methods. If the straight flower trade is increasing at the expense of design work, the man who has tied himself down to the more or less mechanical labor of creating designs will have more time to give to the bigger problems of store management, oflice management and salesman- ship. So that will be a change not all for the worse, at any rate. However, it will probably be some time before the design loses its place entirely. At the inauguration of city officials of a large municipality in the South re- cently, flowers were in evidence everywhere, and by far the greater number of the gifts of this kind consisted of designs. The Odd Cent As a Trade Attraction A good many florists believe in put- ting out occasional specials as a means of attracting trade. Carnations are often used for this purpose. In fact, one re- tailer in a large Western city has a standing price of 25 cents a dozen for Carnations at all seasons of the year. . He believes that having it understood that this low price always prevails is hkely to keep his store in the minds of prospective customers as a place where good values may be had. It was recently suggested to him, how- ever, that he is overlooking an oppor- tunity to emphasize the bargain idea in- volved m his special Carnation offerings. "Considering overhead and other ex- penses, and depreciation and losses on stock," he was told, "the chances are that you are losing money on Carnations most of the time. And yet, those who have bought Carnations from you for 25c. a dozen doubtless believe that it is the regular price, and think nothing of get-, ting the flowers at that figure. Suppose, however, you advertised, once a week or so, that you were putting out a 'Car- nation Special — Ttt«nty-nine cents a dozen.' You would. In the first place, sell the flowers at a little more than enough to cover the cost of handling. You would also emphasize the fact that the sale is a special event, and not an all-year round proposition, as it is now. And the odd cent price would make a lot of people, especially women, realize that it represented a cut much more effective- Iv than to note a flat 25-cent. proposi- ilowers being used less, the demand should be increased. The stores should also make special window displays of flowers appropriate for Lent and give, on attractive cards, beautiful quotations from many authors which would attract the people's attention and thoughts. If we only watch the trend of religious action today, it connected with the business The florist admitted that the suggestion a good one, and is planning to try it. Take the Salespeople In Many of the local florists' organizations are attended ily by owners of greenhouses or stores, or those capacity. is just leading in the H. S. Harrison could give and probably he will am trying to point out. sermon on thi C Designs Going Out ? Florists in various parts of the country report that the demand for designs, both for funeral and other occasions, is dropping off, and that the call for straight cut flowers is on the increase. This matter of fact, however, nothing could be mon- helpful than to have the salespeople and the employees in the greenhouses attend these meetings, so as to get a broader view of the situation and a better grasp of the ideas back of the business. The average young person, working in a minor capacity in any business establish- ment, seldom gets underneath the surface, but plods along in the day's routine without understanding or ap- preciating the larger problems of the business. The as- sociation meetings, if they are worth anything other tlian as social entertainments, should deal with practical, hed-rock matters concerning the commercial side of the business, as well as the technical side. And employees who came to the meetings and heard important matters discussed would realize then that instead of merely sellr ing flowers at Blank's Shop, they are actors in the great business game, and must do their best to succeed. The stimulation resulting from this kind of contact would alone be worth much to every employer. If your force .„. ...„.e... doesn't attend the meetings of the local society, make a development point of brmging them out occasionaUy. 562 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses "1 Florists in good standing throughout the country can avail themselves of the advertisers' oSere in tiiis Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser in these columns; thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extension of trade which are open to all. Let your customers Icnow you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When -• • ■ - Albany, n.y. ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street ^ut flowers or floral designa delivered any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- Q and satisfaction guaranteed f ESTABLISH] '^" Rural and St. Agnes Cemel a or Telepaph. AU ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flower Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. delivered promptly anywhere BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. ges coUect. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street BOSTON, MASS. 124 Tremont Street BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfleld St. Q) "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" BOSTON MASSACHUSEnS 143 Tremont St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue ^ery facility for Elling trade orders tiafactorily. and delivering promptly residence, botd, steamer and theatre BffooldyB, New York and vicinity. [A TipJFromrthe Baker George Klein is a florist, and conducts an attractive little store, back of which is' his greenhouse, on one of the principal streets of a large city in the Middle West. His brother, Tlieodore, is a baker, operating a wholesale establishment in the same city. One day Theodore was discjissing the general demand for sanitary methods which have affected his business, and telling his brother about the invitation he has extended to the public to go through his bakery and see how clean everything is and how carefully the bread and rolls are protected from contamination of any kind. "I wish I had your proposition," he added, "I would invite the public 'to come into my greenhouse and see liow the flowers are produced. Few of the general public liave any idea of the amount of space and the amount of care necessary for the production of flowers. Seeing would make them interested, and would undoubtedly help trade." "Do you think so?" asked George, doubtfully. "I know it," declared Theodore, positively. In this connection a certain Southern florist has his place arranged so that his customers have to walk through part of his greenhouses to get to the salesroom and office. The entrance is kttractively fitted up, but in order to get to the business end of the establishment one must proceed through a greenhouse to the large room which is used for working, selling and office purposes. The florist adopted this plan largely for reasons of convenience, but it has worked out well. Carry Enough Fire Insurance Not long ago the greenhouses and other property of a florist were burned. The loss was total as to property, and total as to the owner, who, it happened, didn't carry a cent of fire insurance. It is hard to understand how any business man can reason so as to result in his de- ciding to carry his own risk. The opjy time the owner can act as his own insurance company is when he lias a large number of widely separated risks, so that the chances of all of them burning is remote. But when one building or one establishment only is to be protected, insurance is not only desirable, but necessary. In this particular case the other florists sympathized with the victim of the disaster, and gave a benefit of some kind, which resulted in a few hundred dollars being realized. But the man who had suffered the loss realized then, as he had not done before, that his effort to "econo- mize" through not paying out premiums on fire insur- ance policies had been the greatest extravagance of his life. There are a good many mutual and interinsurance or- ganizations; if none of these is available, have your poli- cies written through the usual agency channels, and see that you are protected from serious loss in case of fire. Anybody operating a power apparatus has a big fire hazard, and ought to protect himself from the possible consequences. Progress or Slip Back A successful business man frequently believes that his position is impregnable, and that as far as he is con- cerned nothing can happen which will wean away his trade. But the shattering of delusions of this kind oc- curs so frequently that the lesson is constantly impressed that one must keep moving, keep up-to-date, and keep trying harder to serve one's customers to the best ad- vantage in order to hold their good will. The old established house has a good claim on the business of a great many people, but if it does not con- tinue to deserve this business, it won't get it. And de- serving it consists of having the best goods at reason- able prices, and givmg courteous and efficient attention to every order. The veteran florists of a moderate sized city were sur- prised to see that a new concern had sprung up, taken a prominent location, purchased a motor truck for de- liveries, and begun to advertise in the newspapers. "It wiU never last," they exclaimed unanimously. "They won't get enough business to pay rent." But the new men persevered, and by dint of clever window displays, aggressive publicity methods and up- to-date selling, soon had half the town coming in their direction. Merely having been in business a long time doesn't insure success; on the other hand, it suggests a danger of dry rot, which the prosperous and established florist should fight with every weapon at hand. G. D. C. FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers SEE PAGE 552 Brooklyn, N. Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-«S01-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE^ Phone, Proipect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, t^ew York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. %A ^-*-^ I Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and , other Western New rk cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa^^'^a Burlington, Vt Orders for Ver mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to CAMBRIDGE MASS. , . Flowers for Rairard ROWERSHOP «»'"=•'«« »°dWeUe.Iey CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass ^^^0!iP Flowers "^'^r 522 So. MlcUgan Ave. Congress Hotel Couneelee Extended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER ©0Ki©ai)aK]A\Tra, ©. FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY (@[L[iWlM[L^[)5]®^ EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO March 7, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 563 COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street : Teims Salllii£« from Galveston J^. J^. JtuAimann, Siorist 3607 JACKSON ST, S. W, Phone. Hftdlcj )pp. Glenwood ^/*nXJRISTS 1 12 South Main St. <^^> FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET ( Phone, Proton 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS ^c DENVER, COLO. iPark S'loral Co. •'• ^ ^»""'*f' ^'^^'^^- Colorado, Utah, 1543 Broadway .nd^ w'Tnu'''"*^ti reached by Exprcca. Urdera promptly filled, litmal DETROIT, MICH. Prompt an Ohio I INDIANAPOUS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. 1 poinu in lUi I nowen exccL ml qui J J J C The Florist. 0/ VilJ^JL^ K^ " ^^** Forsyth S ifJ'^^C^if^Vi '^ *" ^^ your order, our repu- -5?-*^^ \y^* tation is your ALBERT FOCHELON,'->-" ■: "« guarantee of effi- IS3-I5S BATES ST. ciciicy. Telflgnpt Ui. ^- Z. Broadway and Gratiot Avenue large sections of Ohio, rs placed with us will We rwcb aH Florida and South Georgia i Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FU. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Dawson the Florist Elmira, V. 107 W. MARKET ST. 1^ • ■• Deliveries to Ithaca, Binghamton, Hornell, Corning and other points, (.yj Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co, I EL PASO, TEXAS ^> FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points fltllKl Jlflliny GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED From New York Caledonia...... Kr. Fr. Joseph 1 , Minnetonka. . . . Madonna Kr. Wm. II Ryndam St. Paul The.ssaIonika Graf Walders Berlin Chicago. . Caronia. . %f^^ HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orden SoUdted GEORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. 187 Main Street H'lgtiland Park Greenhouses From Boston Cymric. . . Pretorian.. Canopic... Devonian. n'^lf HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS DeKveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS MerioD. , . Rugia Pr. Oskar. ^^ HOUSTON, TEXAS p-J Supply Advts. will be founil on pages 569-70-71 ig Day Hour Pier 7-12.00 m.!w. 19th St., N.' 7-12.00 m.|w.24thSt..N.- 10-10.00 am. 10-12.00 m. 10- 6.00 p 11-10.00 a 11-10.00 a 12-10.00 a 12-11.00 a 12-12.00 13-10.00 a 14-10.00 a 14-11.00 a 14-11.00 a 18-10.00 am, 19-10.00 am, 19-11.00 am, 19-11.00 am, 19- 3.00 pm, 21-10.00 am. 21- 6.00 a 24-10.00 a 26-11.30 a Mch.10-10.00 13-10.00 14-10.00 am. 15-11.00 23-11.00 W. 16th St., N. Y. 31st St.. Bkyn. 3d St., Hoboken 6th St., Hoboken W. 14thSt.,N.Y. BushDks.,BkyL W. 14thSt.,N.V. W. 21st St., N. v. W.34thSt.,N.V 17th St., Hoboken W. 23d St., N. Y, Pier 1st St., Hoboken 3d St., Hoboken W.24thSt.,N.Y, W. 15thSt.,N.Y, W. 14th St., N. Y, W. 14th St., N. Y, W. 21st St., N. Y. W. 14th St., N. Y, 3d St., Hoboken Pier 38, Bkyn W.34thSt.,N.Y, 33d St., Bkyn. 31st St., Bkyn. W. 23d St., N. Y. W. 16thSt.,N.Y. W. 24th St., N. Y. 1st St., Hoboken Bush Dks., Bkyn. "^Sle London Marseilles Gib.-Nap.- Pat.--fri, Rotter .-Lil Liverpool Antwerp Hamburg Liverpool '■hristiansar Christian! Copenhag Juthampto Hamburg Gib.-Alg.- Nap.-Gen Glasgow & A Dks. E.Bos B & A Dks. E.Bos Mystic Whf.,Char & M Dks. & A Dks., E.Bos >m. Pr. So - No. Wharves So. Wharves 53 So. Wharves "So Wharves 53 So. Wharves 19 No Wharves 55 So Wharves Nap.-Ale Liverpool Antwerp Rotterdam Nap.-Gen.- 2ores-Alg.- Nap.-Pat, Bremen Bremen Hamburg Liverpool ■ -.-Mad.-Gib- Hamfurg London Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool Hamburg Nap.-Gen. Antwerp Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. OHM A. Hiai^LER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MlCHLEIR k Co, Will tak-e care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS B,(l)ifliWQ[L[Li, W. LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. Penojoai attention ^en to orda^ for Loui A fine stock of flowers very facilities perfect. loa/svi/fe^y: LOUISVILLE, KY. South Fourth Ave. ' ' ' partment; havmg just comple landscape contract, is open for „ „ as Superintendent of estate, parks or land- scape department, _ or manager of large commercial proposition where executive ability, connection, and European and experience^ commands ^ood president Landscape Superintendent and Snrveyor With several years' experience, first-class draughtsman and designer; having had charge of large landscape developments, planting as well as construction work; Swedish, aged 31, highest references from abroad, also New York City land- SITUATION_WANTEI>— Gardener wishes per- manent position on private place, 30 years old; first-class experience in growing flowers, vegetables, outside and greenhouse, hotbeds, coldframes, car- ing and plantmg shrubs, flower beds, flower gardens, lawnsj fruit trees and foliage plants, etc.; 10 years' 1913-14 course in flower growing at _- sity. Best of references. Address . Box 74, Hartsdale, N. Y. nursery and florist stock is grown; by Englisnman, aged 33; IS years' experience, 8 in United States, * ; 5 years as foreman; understands all branches '" the business, pot plants, cut flowers, also nursery and landscape work; gooi' tomed to handling Tiel Address Z. G.; kk7fL eferences. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, 17 years experience; by a first-class grower of Carnations, Mums and Sweet Peas; married, 33 years of age; wishes position under modern glass where the highest grade of stufl" is wanted and full charge is eThe . abilit ts' Exchange. ddress X. P., 'Mums, Lorraii n. Bulbs, Easter Lilies, cut blooms and bedding .nts, in all quantities. Life experience; in rope and 15 years in America; middle aged, un- rried. Address Z. H., care The Florists' SITUATION WANTED— By Scandinavian, aged 26, single; 12 years' experience m Carnations, *Mums and_ general greenhouse stock; wishes charge of growing c SITUATION WANTED— As working head gar. dener. on private estate; aged 35. married, smal family; life experience under glas and outdoors, 3 ition. Best of eferences as to ability and character. Address Z. C, care The Florists' Exchange. years head garde years' reference from Bobbink &. Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J. Chauffeur license. Address Glerum, 196 Wallington Ave.. WallJngton, N. J. Gontlnaed Next Column SITUATIONS WANTED potter; able to grow Carnations, 'Mums, Roses; references. Address Z. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Englishman. 18 years' experience in all branches, 2 years in this luntry. Sweet Peas, Dahlias, etc. for exhibition; SITUATION WANTED— By signer, storeman and landscape gardener, 10 years in own business. Best of reference._ Out of town, if necessary; steady position; married, aged 30. Knickman, Florist, Union Course, L. I., N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— As head^ gardener on .private place; aged 36, German; life experience in all branches, greenhouse and outside work; A 1 references. Please state full particulars and wages. Address Z. O., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By an all-round f house man, German; good grower of Carna Roses, 'Mums. Violets and all potted plants to take charge. Please state wages. Addrt SITUATION WANTEE>— By gardener and florist, 29. married; experienced in all branches, also in place pre- SITUATION WANTED— As f SITUATION WANTED— By seedsman, in European and An ilary. Address Z. E SITUATION WANTED— Good, steady position, by experienced florist. Can take^ charge. First- SITUATION WANTED— As first-class assistant gardener and florist. German; 35 years SITUATION WANTED— By Englishman, single. 29, for April 6th, ^as gardener, experienced in all it^de; references. ; The Florists' Exchan; SITUATION WANTED— By German gardener, years of experience. Address S. A., Florist, 320 E. 71st St., New York City. HELP WANTED ) take charge of the il place where general flowers are grown for fuel, with moderate wages found satisfactory, lis is a good ojipor- of New York. Applv. with all particulars, to Y. K., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Married mai growing end of a largc^r storrtTade." Ho^ . to start, would also sell half i shares with reliable party, if WANTED — A young nurseryman of ex- perience in perennials and outside planting and pruning. Please state age, experience and wages desired. Chas. R. Fish & Co., Worcester, Mass. WANTED— Head gardci 40. married. position. Aaaress. Florists' Exchange. gardening, capable of hani Must speak German Address, with references, Z. E., as foreman for inity. modern plant xperienced in Rose man. Apply, with reference, Manchester, Vt. WANTED — Assistant Rose grower under foreman, experience with Roses necessary. Position open now. Wages S35.00 per month, room and board. Kindly state experience and references. Address Z. K.. care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Column HELP WANTED WANTED — A good man for commercial place grow Carnations and general bedding stock; Roses; must be sober and honest. Steady positi all the year. State wages expected. Place n. Albany. Address Z. M., care The Floris WANTED— Single man with little or no experi- enpe to learn greenhouse work. State age, na- tionality, experience and lowest wages expected. Board, room and washing furnished. Address Florist. 136 Sunbury St., Minersville, Pa. with a r , Greensboro, N. C. to work under foreman. A. Leuthy & Co. St., Roslindale, Boston, Mass. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES YOUR opportunity in the City of Roses. For — third interest in property and business of ' Swiss Floral Co. S2000 cash required. Add J. G. Bacher, 412 E. 7th, N. Portland, Ore. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ROOTED. ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS— Brilliantissima and other varieties, strong and healthy, $5.00 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch, Florist' MiddleViUage,!-!.. N. Y. AMFELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, Boston Ivy, afl trans- planted; 3 year, heavy rooted, 2 to 3 ft. tops, $7.00 per 100; 18 to 24 in. tops, $5.00 per 100. Short tops, heavy roots, »3.00 per 100. 125.00 per 1000; 2 year, heavy, 2H to 4 ft., t8.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., »4.00 per 100, J36.00 per 1000; 18 to 24 in., good, 50 for $2.00, by mail; J3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 by eipress. AH weU graded, strong rooted stock. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— 3.inch ex- tra strong pUnts, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 2H-inch, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. The above are from true greenhouse-grown seed. Roman J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d St.. New York City. e greenhouse grown, S4.00 per 1000. Cash Keaay reo. tain, 9i.uv per luu, 9d.uu per 1000. ColUngdale Greenhousea, Collingdale, BEGONIAS- Lorraine and Cindnn R. J. Irwin, 71 West : BOnVARDIAS BOUVARDIA STOCK PLANTS— Single Pink and Red, $5.00 per 100. Orders taken for Rooted Cunings, ready May and June, $20.00 per lOOD. Cash with order. John Holt. North CARNATIONS CARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttii White Perfection, ^te $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Select, healthy atocfc. Ed. Buchtenkirch, Sea CUff, N.Y. MRS. C. W. WARD— Plant early and It stands without a rival as the best dark pink Carna- tion in commerce. It la a bloomer, a shipper and a keeper. 30,000 now In sand; tiS.OO per 1000. I can use White Perfection in eichange. Maurice J. Brlnton, Christiana Nurseries CARNATIONS— Rooted Cutl Enchai White Enchantress. Rose Pink tn Beacon. S2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Carl E. ENCHANTRESS CARNATION ROOTED CUT- TINGS, $3.00 per 100; 2-in. pjts, $4.00 per 100. Dper lOO Siiddle Continued to Next Coin STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS .$12.00 $100.00 3.00 25.00 6.00 40.00 White Wonder 3.50 30.00 Gorgeous 12.00 100.00 Gloria (shell pink) 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar (deep crimson) . . . 12.00 100 00 Champion (Dorner's new red) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60,00 Pink Delight 6.00 60.00 - ' - — 30.00 50.00 5.00 40.00 3.00 25.00 E>orothv Gordon 60.00 25.00 26.00 Comfort 3.C St.Nicholas 3.00 26.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 26.00 Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa CARNATION CUTTINGS STOCK GUARANTEED Gloria. Best pink. Matchless. White 12.00 100.00 Philadelphia. Pink 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar 12.00 100.00 Dorner's Scarlet Champion 12.00 100.00 YeUow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 Gloriosa 3.60 30.00 Beacon. Selected Stock 3.50 30.00 Benora '. 3.60 30.00 Eureka. A very fine red 3..50 30.00 White Wonder 3.00 26.00 White Enchantress 3.00 26.00 WWte Perfection 3.00 26.00 White Winsor 3.00 25.00 Mrs.C. W.Ward 3.00 26.00 R. P. r ~" — Win 3.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Rosette 3.00 26.00 250 of one variety only at thousand rate. R. J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23rd St., New York City. CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2M-INCH STOCK 100 1000 Alice Salomon, fine, large, early white S12.00 $100.00 Golden Salomon, light yellow sport of Alice Salomon. 26.00 Indian Summer 36.00 Chieftain, rose-pink Bonnaffon 16.00 Mistletoe, late white, just right for Thanksgiving 15.00 Smith's Ideal, one of the best late whites 35.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS of above.. 12.00 100.00 EXCEPT— Golden Salomon. 1000 Comoleta, yellow, Oct. 1 to 15 S 3.00 S 25.00 Aug. Dasse. yellow, Nov. 1 3.00 26.00 Wm. Turner, white 3.00 26.00 Chas. Razor, white, Nov. 1 3.00 26.00 Chadwick Improved, white, Nov. 20 3.00 25.00 W. H. Chadwick, white, Nov. 20 . . 3.00 25.00 Naomah, white 3.00 25.00 Pacific Supreme, pink 3.00 26.00 W. R. Brock, pink 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme, pink 3.00 25.00 McNiece, pint 3.00 25.00 Write for complete list. 'ONS. _ „aret, Diana, Helen _ . berry. YELLOW— Merstham Tints, Baby, Qui- nola, Overbrook, Miss Julia, Allei '^ " d'Or. PINK— Fairy Queen, Mintr SSO.OOper I Cktntinued to Next Page March r, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 567 STOCK FOR SALE CHBYSANTHEUUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS STOCK GUARANTEED Send for catalogue with full list of descriptions. 100 1000 Alice Salomon, early white ; .87.00 S60.00 Chieftain. (Pink like Bomiaffon)... 12.00 100.00 Wm. Turner 3.00 25.00 Golden Chadwick 3.00 25.00 White Chadwick 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwick) 3.00 25.00 Pink Gem and Ramapo 3.0O 25.00 The following Rooted Cuttings, S3.00 per 100, J20.00 per 1000. WHITE VARIETIES— Eaton, Early Snow. E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood HiJI. White Frick, Nonin. YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory. Nagoya, Merry Jane, Dolly Dimple, Comoleta. PINK VARIETIES— W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink Frick, Winter Cheer, Hirondale. RED VARIETIES— Harwood, Cullingfordii. The following, 82.00 per 100, S17.60 per 1000: WHITE VARIETIES— Ivory. Polly Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance. YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (BonnalTon se- lected stock), yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow. PINK VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivy, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme. Amorita. Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100, 817.50 per lOOO. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23rd St., New York. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Delivery March 15th WHITE 100 1000 VhSnS Po°Jdmknn ::; "Iro '■ 15.00 Srtzer'------:::;:::::;;; ... 2.00 ... 3.00 2o!oo teS^^.'^.'l-.v.-:;:;;:::::;:: Pockett'sCrimson..^''.™^."'^.. ... 2.00 15.00 tL2:::::^^::. ... 2.00 ... 2.00 16.00 15.00 grcMd.;:::;;;::;:::;;::: ... 3.00 ::: i:^o 25.00 ^^ PINK Pacific Supreme ;:: 2:00 15.00 Dr. Enguehard 2.60 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUniNGS WHITE CHADWICK . GOI^-DSN CHADWICK W. E. BBOCE NAGOTA MAD. BOSETTH IIAVD DDAIT TEIiLOW EATON wm. TURNEB J.HAUCK,Blooinfield,N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 Mrs. B. Hayward .S5.00 Mrs. G. Drabble 6.00 Harvard 2.00 Ramapo 3.00 Pink Gem 2.50 Elbcron 8.00 Smith's Sensation 3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUM 2li-ln' pots 100 UUa (Pompon) 33.00 Klondike (Pompon) 3.00 Mary Calladay (Anemone) 3.00 Head's Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergenfleld, N.J. TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—Grown cool and true to name, 31.50 per 100: 812.50 per 1000. Col. Appleton, Golden Weddmg. Pink Stow, Wm. Duckham, Black Hawk, Unaka, Dr. Enguehard, Chas. Razer, White Bon- naffon, Miss Josephine, White Chadwick, Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, Yellow Bonnaffon, Nonin. C. Ribsam. 31 Wall St.. Trenton. N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— Alice Salomon, 37.00 per 100, 360.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts, 32.00 per 100. 315.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq.. Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 2000 Yellow Bonnaffons and Rooted Cuttings. $12.00 per 1000, or will take unrooted Carnations in exchange. A. A. L«ub. New Hamburgh. N. Y. Conttnued to Nest Column STOCK FOR SALE CINERARIAS CINERARIAS— Half dwarf, large 16 best bedders, 2> ,000 318.00. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed o ipplication. Write for It today. THE GOOD a REESE COMPANY, Springfield, Ohio. The Largest Rose Growers in the World. CTCLAKIENS of giving satisfaction. Early planting will make best plants for next Christmas. 100 1000 Bright Christmas Red $3.50 $30.00 Bright pink 3.50 30.00 ■ ■•' red eye. : 3.50 "" "" New York, N. Y. kind, $2.26 per ] 1000. Have the following kinds ■■ -• J, H. ryndhurst, Gus de Doazon. 81.26 per 100. Sir "' d are sound divi: surplus: Sylvia. _ _ JIO.OO lOOO. All stock offers field clumps: all labeled stock guaranteed true YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety we have been growing with great ell branched. $16.00 per 100. Middletown, N. Y. FERNS FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra fine, well established, in all varieties, including Cyrtomium and Aspidium, 2M-in., 33.00 per 100; strong, 3-in. $6.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, well established bench plants, 33.60 per 100. 330.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT FERNS, best of the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- pact plant. Strong bench plants. 35.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT and BOSTON FERN RUN- NERS, for April and May delivery, nice, clean stock, with 2 to 3 fronds, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Get busy and place your order now before they are all sold. These are extra good value. Send for complete Catalog. R. S. Ir- . 71 W. 23rd. St.. New York Cit FERNS unior." Acknowledged by everyone of all Nephrolepis. Has no equals. Der doz. 32.00; per 100. 316.00. Bostonie pots. Per 100, $3.00, per 1000, $25.00. "Roosevelt," "" . f^ per 1000, 340.00. Our catalogue of everything you Per 100, 34.60; Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY Springfield, Ohio Largest Rose Growers in the Woj GERANIUMS GERANIUMS Well Rooted Cuttings of Ricard, Nutt, Jean Oberle, Dbl. Grant, Poitcvlne, out of 2M-inch poK. at $2.00 per 100. Mixed Geraniums, con- sisting of 10 varieties. S18.00 per 1000. Cash CHAS. W. SCHNEIDER, LITTLE SILVER, N.J. 2000 STRONG ROOTED (Jeraniun mostly Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine and Ic. apiece, if taken soon. W. P. Bol GLADIOLUS SPECIAL PRICES on planting stock of America, Francis King, hTaconic, Independence, Victory, William Mason and Pink Beauty, to close out small surplus. Kindly state variety and quantity you can use and we will give you prices which will sur- prise you. America, IK to 2K-in. diameter, home grown, $10.00 per 1000; IJi-in., 37.00 per 1000. Also such varieties as Panama, Niagara, Halley. White Lady, Europe, Princeps, etc., in planting stock and bulblets, on request. W. E. Kirchhoff Co., Pembroke, N. Y. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE GLADIOLUS REMOVAL SALE OF GLADIOLUS Augusta, 1st size, 810.00 per 1000; 2d size, $8.00 per 1000. Brenchleyensis. 1st rae. 38 00 per 1000; 2d size. $6.00 per 1000. America. 2d size. $8.00 per 1000, Ught x White. 2d size, $5.00 per 1000; 3d size. 83.00 per 1000. Cash with order. August Hofmann. New Hyde Park. L. I.. N. Y. R. 44. Lawrence. Ma: GLADIOLUS— America, by express, all sizes from No. 1 down to bulblets. Prices on application. M. Crawford Co., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety with a well-established i An easy variety to force. We have to fine plants in 2K-in. pots at $6.00 per 1 per 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jfi Perkins Company, Newark. New York /o=JS° MYRTLE — Vinca Minor, clumps that can be divided up into 3 to 5 plants, orders taken now for early Spring deliveries; S3.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. Cash with orders. E. K. Baumann, State College. Pa. NURSERY STOCK Stock you will want this Spring and as good as can be grown Get my prices, they are right 100.000 Califo IXJ Ampelopsis VeitcSi 00 Hydrangea Panlcu other shrubs. 10,000 Assorted 2-year vines. Clematis Panicu- lata. Honeysuckles, Wistarias, Kudzu Vine and 4- in. pot plants of English Ivy. Purple Japan Maples, Rhododendrons, 18 to 24, well set with buds. .■50,000 Caladium Esculentuin, Dahlias, Cannas, Geraniums and other bedding stock. 200,000 best commercial Rooted Cuttings Clu-ysanthemums com- ing on. Get lists. BENJAMIN CONNELL. FLORIST MerchantviUe, N. J. CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 12 to 18 inches $8.00 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2to3feet 12.50 3 to 4 feet 20.00 Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Flga, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN NURSERY, IIUNT$VILlf,AIA MANETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— In AMOOR RIVER PRIVET- 1000. Southside Nu CALIFORNIA PRIVET— A fine stock of : ices right. Cuttings from < 1000. Harry B. Edwards, o'd.^M?.' BAY TREES and BOX TREES all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co.. Ruther- ford. N.J. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plants, $7.50-J35.00 each. JuUus Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. POINSETTIAS POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS— The tri Christmas Red Variety. Extra stron;^ plan $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 - ■ $8.50 per 100."$80.00 perJlOOO. on'ce. Roman''j"l'rw^ln .?! W.°23d St.. N. Y Large plants. The above''are order in^at Continued to Next Column STOCKFOR^SALE ROSES ROSES — Strong, 2-year-old grafted plants, bench grown, will be liftednow, They will make fine stock for Spring sales if potted now or for Spring planting. Mrs. A. Ward, Lady HiUingdon, KiU larney Queen, White and Pink Killarney, Rich- mond, $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000; 250 of one variety at thousand rate. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 28th St.. N. Y. M?^'°fa Killarney. Flushing Ave., Flushing. N. Y. ROSES— Rooted Cuttings. Mrs. Geo, Shawyer. $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000; Killarney, $2.00 per 100; White Killarney, $2.50 per 100. Carl E. SEEDS NORTHERN GROWN ASTER SEED. In this day and age of sharp and wideawake competition to claim "the best" in any line, re- quires a colossal nerve. We keep a mighty watch- ful eye on the doings and stocks of our competitors, and to the best of our knowledge, the quality of the stocks offered below is equal to and just a little beyond the head of the procession. _ If better can be found, the finder will indeed come into possession of a prime strain of aster seed. Trials free to large growers. Prices on larger quantities on applica- °QUEEN OF THE MARKET. 7 colors. Jf oz.. 20c.; H oz.. 35c.; 1 oz.. 60c. SNOWDRIFT (true). 1-16 oz.. 35c.; H oz.. 75c.; 14 oz.. $1.25; Vi $4.00. SNOWDRIFT PINK (new), identical Snowdrift, color clear, soft pink, 1-32 oz., 30c.; 1-16 oz., 55c.; H oz., $1.00; Ji oz., $1.75; H oz., $2.75; 1 oz., $5.00. MIKADO. White. Rose. Rochester. 1-16 oz.. 20c.; H oz., 35c.; H oz., 60c.; >^ oz., $1.10; 1 oz. $2.00. EARLY BRANCHING.Non-Lateral white.rose. lavender, the latter is without doubt the finest branching lavender. H oz.. 35c.; M oz.. 50c.; M oz,. CREGO, white, rose, sheU-pink, I VIOLET KING, ROSE KING, 1-16 ( short; in 300 seed pkts., 25c. SMITH'S PINK, same price as Late Branching. HUNTINGTON'S GIANT PINK (branching comet type), first appeared in Lady Roosevelt. We offer tiiis as the finest shell-pink Aster in culti- vation. Full description in our list; pkt., 300 . '"' LA'dy'^ROOSEVELT, 1-32 oz„ 30c.; 1-16 oz., 40c.; H oz., 65c.; M oz.. $1.00; H oz.. $1.50; 1 oz.. $2.75. $1.75. MIKADC this fine Aster; I seeds. 25c. ENCHANTRESS PINK. pkt.. 300 seeds. 25c. LAVENDER GEM. 1-32 oz.. 30c.; 1-16 oz., ic; H oz., $1.00; H oz., $1.65; 1 oz., $2.25. Besides a long line of self colored staples we offer any bi-colored novelties. Send for our list. Speical contract prices to seedsmem trials free. PAINSVI RALP^'e. HU^fnNGTON, Wholesale grower of florists' OHIO WE are overstocked on Purity Asters and Day- break, and offer 1914 crop at $5.00per lb. Samples on application. Seedsmen only. Rock bottom prices on planting stock and large bulbs of Gladioli. All the' latest and best foreign, and American sorts. Send for seedsmen's list. Ralph E. Huntington. Wholesale Grower. Painesville. ASTER SEED— Semple's Late Branching White. Non Lateral and Upright. White. Lavender. Pink. Deep Branching and Crego soft shell pink, also all colors mised. 40c. per oz.. postpaid. W. S. Mudge. Enterprise Greenhouses. Gasport. N. Y. SHAMROCK SHAMROCKS— Extra fine 2-in.. $2.00 per Miniatures. 1-in.. with pots. $2.00 per These will please you. Cash. J. W. 1 Shiremansti SHAMROCKS— 2K-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Cash. Geo. A. Relyea, Orchard Place, Pough- fceepsie, N. Y, SHAMROCK— Good, HAMROCK— Good, strong. 2Ji.in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro, Pa. SXAPDRAGOXS SNAPDRAGONS— True Silver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, ready for immediate delivery. $1.75 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. 2>i-ln. pot plants. Classified Advertisements continued on page 568 568 The Florists' Exchange JTOCK^FORJALE^ SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— The b«t . good, clean stock for olanting now; Dark Cnm- soi. saver Pink, Dark Pink and Mammoth White. 21i-ni. pota, 13.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, tl 50 p3 100 C. Ribsam, 31 WaU St, Trenton. N. J. FOR SALE— Ramiburg, Silver Pink Snapdragons. Rooted Cuttings and 2}i-in-PO«, »1.50 and $3.00 per 100. Vincas, 2!i-in. .aner lOOO. Immediate delivery. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS— 10,033 Rooted Cuttingb Silver Pink, Yellow and White, S2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Pa, SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 per 100; 2)i-in. pots, S3.50 per 100; Gold- en Yellow, Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Jerry Brookins & Son, Orchard Park, N. Y. ,._ 1000, $27.50. 3-in, pots. Per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $45.00. 4-in. pots. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed oi application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY Springfield, Ohio The Largest Rose Growers in the World. MISCELLANEOUS COLEUS— Fancy varieties, 10 kinds. 2-m.. $1.50 per 100. Beauty of Nice, Stocks, 2-in., fine, $2.50 per 100. Spu'aBas— Gkdstone, 6 and 7-in. pots, full of buds, will bloom in two weeks, 35c. and 50c. each; $3.60 and $5.00 per doz.; Queen Alexandra, 6-in. pots, just right for Easter, $5.00 per doz. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5-6-7-8-in. pots, 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 buds per plant, 12J.^c. per bloom; in 15-in. tubs, fine specimens, well started for early Spring, $4.00 each. 1 can spare 500, 5-in. pots of Giganteum Easter Lilies, 2 ft., 3, 4, 5 blooms per filant. fine stock, buds about H in. long, some arger. 10c. per bud. 100 Spiraea Gladstone Roots; $S.OO. Must have room for Spring stock. Cash with order. G. E. Kopper, Rosendale Nurseries and Greenhouses. R. F. D. 1, Box 63, Schenectady, N.Y. Cycas palm leaves of all sizes from 12 in. Cycas plants from two-leaf seedlings tem with 9 ft. spread of leaves. pot grown, good percentage Pandanus Veitchii, small plants for forcing. Arundo Donax, var. and green. Theodore Outerbridge, Sunnylands, Bermuda. PANSIES— Mis seed hou _ „ _ Salvias — Zurich, ansplanted, $1.00 per 100. G. R. Lettuce, t [anted, 82.60 per 1000. Andrew Akcrs, J( grown tiouynociis, neruaccoui. piauwi, cu Business card for catalogue. W. W. WUn 3S2, Denver, Colo. COLEUS— Golden. Bedder, Verschaffehii, Queen Victoria, Beckwith's Gem, Firebrand, Trailing Oueen and a fine seedling, 60c. per 100, LOOO; also 2-in. Vinca " """ "" Cash. S. N. Pentecosi trom seea oea, ouc. per luu, fo.< H. F. Morris, CoUingswood, N. J VKGETABLE PLANTS line uesc, rwice xranspiaatea, ; ) per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Bo: FOR EXCHANGE FOR EXCHANGE— Vincas, 2>i-in. and 3}^-in. and Snapdragons, 2>i-ia., for standard Cuttings of Carnations. Tripp Greenhouse Co.. Walton. N. Y. STOCK WANTED WANTED— Privet. FOR SALE OR RENT TO LEASE Vacant plot, 100 ft. x 100 ft., directly opposite Kensico Cemetery ofRce, at Kenslco Ceme- tery, New York. S. Cockburn & Sons, 235rd St and Verio Aye., Bronx, New York City. Continued to Next Colnmn FOR^ALE^R^ENT FOR SALE chart made, which is p by the writer. Erected upon this -two (42) t of a largi residence with five ; foundations, and in good first-class ( '^' " " ' " '' property i tion. There i , ... 16x40 ft., three incubators, a brooder hou care of one thousand (1000) little chicks, fourteen (14) chicken coops each with large yard, capacity ! North ; hundred . This property has trolley connect! South, and is in the center of 25,Uuu population within a radius of four miles, four hours from Phila- delphia, with excellent shipping^ facUities. •^. Reasonsfor selling; lack of time to give proper Df other pressing business in- which you can arrange to negotiate satisfactory price can be agreed upon GEO. S. SHIMER MILTON, FOR SALE— For S1250 i .1 equity value' soouu in ^^2 acres of land and greenhous : of 14,000 sq. ft. of gla; SlSOO.'making a total of «530D. Property is located at Bedford Hills. this equity rests, and of i property, list of stock, etc., inquire 113 W. 28th St., New York dty. FOR SALE — 8 greenhouses, newly constructed. 30,000 sq. ft. of glass located in oil section of Pennsylvania; growing Roses, Carnations and potted plants; only gas used for fuel, and wells on premises; 6 oitles from city on paved road. RetaU store in city of 20,000. WiU be sold at low figure. Apply V. V., care The Florists* Exchange. 2 iron frame green- FOR SALE— 10 acres adjacent to city, 9t of glass thoroughly stocked, A_l conditi Louis Loose. FOR SALE— A first-class fl fixtures, baskets, vases, spection. 996 6th Ave., New SUNDRIES FOR SALE A WILKINS TREE MOVER Almost as good as new A valuable machine for moving large Evergreens Price $400.00 Cottage Gardens Co mc.Queens, N.Y. GLASS— SilO, $1.50 box of 90 pat Hot Bed Sash, 6 ft. 80c. each. ( son & Bro.. 108 S. Frederick St., Park Ridge, N. J. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO RENT— 8000 to 12,000 ft. of glass doing good retail trade in live town, near New York City preferred. Address Y. M., care The Florists' Excnange. WANTED— On Long Island, property near Rail oklyn, N. Y. 4ir THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE is the only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Car- nations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertisements in addition to the regular display adver- tisements, and with no extra cost, ex- cept to us. Can you think of better ad- vertising service than this? ALL THE LEADING TERNS for dishes, from 2j^-inch pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N.J. Pipe Bargains We offer the very lowest prices on both New and Second-Hand All sizes in stock ready for immediate ship- ment. We cut pipe to sketch. Send us your Inquiries and get our prices before buying elsewhere. It will pay you. Eagle Pipe Supply Co., Inc; 29 Howard St., N. Y. City Baitir Md. I,ast Sunday night we were visited with a 50 mile windstorm that played havoc with everything in its path ; in many instances houses rocked, and nearly everyone who had greenhouses were compelled to stay up all night and watch, and patch up th« spaces where glass was blown out. We have had no such storm for many years. John 6. Killian, Gardenville, had a fire in the boiler room which for a time threatened the entire establishment. The fire, fanned by the high wind, destroyed the entire end of four of the largest greenhouses and caused a loss of about $2000; considerable stock was ruined. T. Walter Gray, Catonsville, had the northwest end of one of his houses dam- aged and a quantity of plants were de- stroyed. The tin roof of his stable was partly blown off, and his sign was also blown down. The large smokestack on Charles Cook's place was blown down and for- tunately went off from the greenhouses. It was reported that James Glass's smokestack was blown down and fell on one of his houses and resulted in a heavy damage to the plants. J. L. T. Worcester Co. (Mass.) Hort. Society This society held its Spring exhibition on Thursday, IMarch 5, in the Horticul- tural Hall, Worcester, Mass. Carnations, orchids and many of the early Spring: flowers were exhibited. There were also a large number of pots of Azaleas, Be- gonias and Cyclamens in bloom. The schedule was for Carnations, Violets, orchids, Azalea Indica and displays, also for Begonia plants. Cyclamens, Cine- rarias, Hyacinths, orchids, Primulas and Tulips. There was also a good display of Apples and vegetables. E. D. Baker of Cornell University, gave a very Interesting lecture in the Library of the hall on "Insect Pests and Insecticides." The annual reunion and banquet will be held on March 12, followed by brief addresses from guests of the society, among them Colonel Samuel B. Winslow, JIayor George M. Wright, Hon. Frank H. Pope, State Auditor, together with repre- sentatives of horticultural societies. The committee in charge is Arthur J. Marble, chairman; B. W. Breed, presi- dent; Leonard C. Midgley, secretary; W. D. Ross, and J. K. Greene. — M. C. M. Save the Straw A large a'mount of straw is shipped trom Scott County, Missouri, to a nearby paper and strawboard factory. This straw brings the farmer about fifty cents per ton. County Agent H. B. Derr computes that as a fertilizer this straw is worth $2.50 per ton In addition to its value as a means of adding organic mat- ter to the soil. He is making a campaign of the county to show the inadvisability of the farmers selling their straw. A/b Up-to-Date l^etatler Can Afford to be Without OUR NEW BOOH OF DESIGNS Ploral Designs M de luxe » We have to date printed and sold out five separate editions of Design Books, each one an improvement on its prede- cessor. With our added experience this new Book of Designs outclasses all pro- ductions to date, not only in point o£ artistic beauty, but in real, practical, every-day usefulness. Every Design shown is a useful Design, one that a customer is likely to call for at any moment. Every Design shown has been passed upon by a practical man as being a practical subject. This Edition de Luxe wUl be sold only in cloth covers, very durably designed. Beyond the title page it contains no ad- vertising and can pass with the cus- tomer as your own production. necessary subject, to which is added 32 pages of white paper for the purpose of pasting in other designs we may print and which you would like to preserve. 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Price 12.50, delivery prepaid. Our New Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those De- signs in every-day use and is unquestion- ably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages near by. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty- two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Price: Ten copies, $3.50; 25 copies, $6.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35e. for a sample copy. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE p. O. Box 1697, New York City The Florists' Exchange 569 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Are You Getting Ready to Get Your EASTER BASKETS? Don't Put It Off! It takes time to put Sunshine Colors get your orders i All Kinds of Plant Baskets [°"? ^^'^ ^"'"^^^'^ kind up to the big ones. Any shade or two tone tint executed — and there is nothing sells your plants and flowers quicker than our Sunshine Colors on your Baskets. Our Porto Rico Mats in all good bright shades. Genuine Westphalia Waterproof Crepe Paper— the proof kind. Cheap Crepe Paper Pot Covers for low priced plants. Other Easter Supplies of all kinds. «. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Rectproclty — Saw Increase Uie value of your plants by using MART'S HANDY HANDLE Fits securely on any standard pot and by the use of a little Chiffon or at a very small additional cost in- creasing the price of your plant lOQo/o PRICES 1. 12 inches high 2. 16 inches high 3. 18 inches high 4. 24 inches high 5. 30 inches high 6. 36 inches high At your dealers or direct Per doi. $2.50 3.50 4.00 5.00 6.50 9.00 GEORGE B. HART Manufacturer 24to:30iStoneSt., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Reciprocity— ga- t Eschange Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- nell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date lui. ««« methods and practice in demand for the bestlpositions. A knowledge of Landscape Gaxdening is indispensable for those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. . E., Springfield, Mass. Ylierecredit Is due — Mention Exchange Souta Wild Smilax *2.5 Perpetuated and Natnral Sheet Moss CALDWELL Hie Woodsman C«. Ewtrytbing in Soutbem Evergrctns BVERaR^ETS. ALABAMA 1 advt. In the Eichange TheExchange-AlertandUD-to-date Special Ribbon OrrER OUR No. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE CHIFFON RIBBON. Something new in the ribbon line. AH colors, 10 yds. to a ixjlt, Sl-00 per bolt. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. I New England States Providence, R. I. The mild and sunny weather of the past week had a tendency to bring the Violets out with a rush. To dispose of their stock of Violets several growers had to call upon the street peddlers. This city is one fortunate in not being overrun by the street peddlers, and it is only when a glut of this kind comes that the store man has them to contend with. Macnair distributed 15,000 Violets. Thursday among the telephone operators of the Darlington, Pawtucket, Broad, West, Angell, East Providence and the Central Exchanges. This is one of his annual advertising features. George Fenner of Cranston had his greenhouse fires flooded in the heavy rain storm of Sunday, but with the mild weather that followed the storm he es- caped with little damage. O'Connor lost a number of lights of glass in the storm Sunday, and John Marshall lost about seventy-five lights. Miss Foster of Vose, Woonsocket, re- ceived a bad shaking in a fall on the ice and will be confined to her home for sev- eral days. M, Sweeney had the family orders for flowers for the Grimes service. Saunders of Burnett st. is bringing in Valley. Joseph Koppelman is passing around excellent cigars. Mr. Koppelman is celebrating the addition of a son to his family. Two Boston florists have leased space in Kresge's Five and Ten Cent Store and have opened a flower stand. Charles Hunt's greenhouse on Mystic St. were visited by fire, which_did dam- age to his Easter Lilies. Bridgeport, There was more sunshine during the last few days of February than at any other time in the month. Now that Lent is here, the social activities will be les- sened somewhat. One of the best design books the writer has seen to date, is The Flo- rists' Exchange Edition de Luxe. It has a complete list of designs as well as decorations and various styles of bou- The majority of florists report business as fair though funeral orders are keeping some quite busy. All are getting ready for the Easter trade. John Reck & Son, Main St., report business good. They had the decorations for a dinner at the University Club last week. The Kervan Co. "'«^*v^r "^ WHOLESALE NEW YORK ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern WUd Smilax, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves. Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock. Laurel. Spruce and Box Wood Branches, Ropings made on order, all kinds Fancy and Dagger Fema, Green and Bronze Galax and Leucothoe Sprays, Sphagnum. Dry, Green. Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses, Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss. Cocoa Fibre Birch and Cork Barks, etc. All Decorating Material in Season. REED & KELLER '"X^^V^^'" ^.•'Sisr'-r^ PLORisTS* supplies is^^S^J^SSl Do not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Ix>n^er Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States & Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, NEWJYORK A Record To Be Proud Of The Plorkts' Hall AsKKdaaon-hat-pald 2000 lossea amounting to a totai:ofi$283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER.SaddleRlver.N.J- James E. Beach has just purchased a new Ford delivery car. His funeral orders have kept his assistants very busy the last week. Jas. Horan & Son also report good funeral trade. They have a large wed- ding order in the near future. Robt. Hawkins, Main St., says busi- ness K good with him especially funeral orders. Park Gardens & Flower Shop has its new Bumham house nearly completed. G. C. Boutou & Son have abundance of funeral work. They expect to show their new Carnation Exquisite at the Country Life Permanent Exposition in New York City, March 2 to 7, also at Tuxedo Park, N. Y., March 4. Florists' Selected Sphagnum If you are wanting the best Sphagnum for design and fine floral work, place your orders with us. We are ofl^ering only the cream of these goods at low prices. Write for our special March, April and May list. We offer lO-bbl.^bales, guaranteed solid packed: 1 to 5 bales, $2.60 per baleJSlbales. $12.50; 10 bales, $23.50. 6-bbl. bales, guaranteed sohd packed: LEAF MOLD and ROTTED PEAT. Qean. tightly packed, 3-bushel bags: 1 to 6 bags. 90c. per bag; 10 bags. $8.00. Cash with order or good reference. All orders promptly shipped. THE AMERICAN MOSS AND PEAT CO., (Corlis Bros.. Props.) Lock Box 6, WARETOWN, N. I. Write tbem you read this advt. in the Eschange Soulliern Wild Smilax Petpeooted and Natural Sheet Moss E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Abu I mention the Exchange Pawludiel, R. I. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.79; 50,000, $7.S0 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.T. With the advent of Lent, there has been a slight decrease in the sales of cut flowers, while the heavy death list con- tinues to prolong the call on funeral de- signs. Roses, Carnations, Violets. Sweet Peas and bulbous stock seem to be very plentiful. Alonzo Vose, Main St., Woonsocket, has purchased a new Ford delivery car. M. J. Leach & Sons, Broad St., have received from the Park Committee of the city of Central Falls, the contract for the planting of the flower beds in Jenckes WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— OnUlTV RIGHT GEORGE B. HART, M-M Stone Street, ROOH^TER, N. T. Will help all around If yoa mention the Exchange 570 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. GALAX, Bronze and Green, 75c. per 1000, or 10.000 lots for $6.50. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 75c. per large sack; 12 bbl. bales, $5.00. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. pei bonch of 60 sprays. Try them. W/( Kinds of Evergreena Crowl Fern Co. ' Telegraph Office: New Salem. Mass. MILLINGTON, MASS. PANSY AND VERBENA BASKETS Small size, measure 9 inches long, 6 inches wide, 3 inches deep, put up SCO in a crate. Per 1000 $9.00 Large size, measure 13 inches long, 7J^ inches wide, 4 inches deep, put up 250 in a crate. Per 1000 15.00 Detachable wire handles tor either of the above. Per 1000 2.00 Transplanting Boxes, 3% inches square. Per 1000 2.50 Transplanting Boxes, 4J4 inches square. Per 1000 2.75 Orders entered now eltherZfor Immediate or future shipment. Have other sizes. Send for descriptive circular. COLES & COMPANY, 109-111 Warren St., NEW YORK, N. Y. ESTABLISHED 1884 INCORPORATED 1911 IT'S A BEAUTY! Our Easter Portfolio FULL OF HELPFUL HINTS FOR FLOURISHING FLORISTS Shall We Send It To You? FOR QUALITY, SERVICE, PRICE U/>e HOUSE OF RICE 1220 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' Supplies that Excel JOS.G.NEIDlNGER,Florists'Supplics 1513-15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE. PHILADELPHIA. PA. RUSSIN & HANFLING Telephone, Madison Square 3053 ^^^^^'of WiUow ud faflcy Baskets for nori^ Dealers In FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Cleans a building of Kats and Mice in short tim^. keeps it cleaned, for it is always ready for use. Made of galvanized iron, can't get out of order. lasU f ■ ■ ■ . ■ Small piece cheese is used, doing away with poisons. Catcher is 18 inches high, 10 inches diameter. When rata pass de- vice they die, no marks left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these Catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton, Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month- One sent prepaid to any place in United States upon receipt of $3. Catcher, 8 in. high, for mice only, prepaid $1. On account of shipping charges being prepaid, remittance i. requMted with order. H. D. SWARTS. Inventor and I\4anufacturer, Scrantop, Pa. Park, also the beds in front of the City Hall. William J. Sword had a successful two days' fishing trip to Taunton, Mass., the latter part of the week. Mineral Spring Greenhouses, Mineral Spring ave., have had a busy week with funeral orders. William Hoffman, Oak Hill building, has been kept busy both in cut flower trade and funeral orders. C. A. K. The Model Carnatioii and Tomato Snpports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Bomers, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guwds. Write Jot Complete Catalofue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. •< y \ !> CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS * \ / fc Massachusetts Agricultural College rolled, this being the largest registration since the establishment of the course. Other States, as well as Massachusetts, are represented, two of the students com- ing from Vermont and one from Ohio. Several members of the class have had considerable exi>erience in greenhouse work, while others are beginners. Clark L. Thayer, a graduate of M. A. C, and assistant in the Department of Floricul- ture, is in charge of the work. Particu- lar attention is given to the chief florists' crops such as Roses, Carnations, Violets, and Chrysanthemums. Other subjects which are taken UP are greenhouse con- struction, heating, glazing, and as far as possible practical work is given along with the lectures, including propagation by cuttings, Rose grafting, etc. Field trips Which are taken to commercial greenhouse establishments, of which there are so many in the vicinity of Amherst, form one of the features of the course; a few of the ranges which have been visited are those of A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell, Conn. ; Butler & Ullman of Northampton, Mass., and the Montgom- ery Bros, of Hadley. An annual trip is also taken to Boston to visit markets, stores, commercial ranges, and private estates in that vicinity. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Escbapge ailihrEnvi Hartford, G>iin. John Coombs of Main st. has signed a lease for the store directly opposite to his present store, which he will occupy about the first of April. After altera- tions are completed it will be one of the most up to date floral shops in New England. Business with Mr. Coombs has been very good the past month, for with funeral work, wedding decorations, etc., they have been working overtime. John Coombs, who has been ill, has com- pletely recovered, and is able to attend to his duties at the greenhouse on Ben- ton St. Geo. G. McClunie of 187 Main st. was laid up for a week or ten days with an injury to his knee, caused by a fall on an icy sidewalk, but is now able to he at the store. While the knee is rather stiff at the present time, it will no doubt be all right in time. John B. Coombs of West Hartford, who was scalded at his greenhouses some time ago, is still on his back at St. Freasis Hospital and is likely to be for some little time to come. While he is steadily improving, it is a slow game and it will be a long time before he will be able to get around. Axel Halgren of Wilson Station has been having his troubles. It seems that the Hartford Gae Co. sells its gas to the small outlying towns and a gas main goes through Halgren's property. There was a break in the main which ran under the greenhouses and, as the soil is of a sandy nature, the gas worked up through the soil and killed all of his plants. The result is that he has lost all of his Easter stock of Lilies, and has had to throw them all out, while the Carnations are no better off. The result will be that the Gas Co. will have to settle, and will no doubt cause a civil suit. It means a very serious loss to Mr. Halgren at this time, as practically all of his Easter stock is ruined. Dolin & Grogan on Park st. have been busy the past month with funeral work, which shows the esteem in which this young firm is held. George Herrmann of the firm of A. Herrmanh passed through this city the past week, and reported business as humming. At the H. F. Whiting greenhouses in West Hartford they are cutting seme fine Carnations. Roses are doing fine and, while they have been a little off crop, they are beginning to show up good at the present time. The plants for Eas- ter trade are coming along good, and show extreme good care. Atkins, the Carnation man of Burn- side, is still growing some fine stock, and he is showing a new variety which will be a commer next season ; it is not named as yet, while his Carnations have been splitting to a certain extent this last season, there has been an improve- ment in them lately. Mike Harper of the Brodrib firm of Windsor ave. has returned from his Win- ter camp and is entertaining the boys with big fish stories. G. G. McC. ARE YOU USING THE BINLEY Cut Flower HOLDER For Shipping Roses in Paper Boxes? Thousands are now used daily Manufactured by A. J. BINLEY GLENS FALLS, N. Y. For Sale by Jobbers Florists' GreeningPins florist should use, for fasten- ingFerns io!ooo 11,000. $1.50, Wm. Schlatter & Son MICHIGAN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE Dealns m Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. GIBBONS THE SMILAX HAN RED LEVEL, - XLABAMJI will help all arogpd If yog mention the Exchange Are you going to take advantage of our Two Big Show Numbers Issued— March 21 and 28 The Florists' Exchange 571 Boston-HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.-Ma$s. Low Special Price BOXES Manila 18x 5x3.. 21x 5x31^, 24x 5x314 28x 5x31^ 2lx 8x5.. 30x 5x33^ 24x 8x5.. Per 100 .$1.50 . 1.65 . 2.15 . 2.65 . 2.65 . 2.85 . 3.00 Manila Per 100 28x 8x5.. .$3.30 30x 8x5.. . 4.00 36x 8x5.. . 5.00 30x12x6 . . 5.80 36x14x6.. . 7.00 36x12x6.. . 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES Per 100 19 X 9 X 8 Manila 14.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 VIOLET BOXES Per 100 8 x5x3...$1.60 9^x6x4 .. . 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 12 x8x7 ... 3.00 Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES Imported Per 100 4x 8incli ..$1.50 8 X 12 incli . . 2.00 12xl6incli .. 2.50 16x20 inch.. 3.00 20x24 inch.. 3.50 24x28 inch ..$4.50 28x32 inch . . 5.50 32x36 inch . 6.50 36x40 inch .. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basliet GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOITHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEUCOTIKE SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x16x7... $4.00 18x18x8 ... 6.00 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9... 8.00 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad SPECIAL Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 perJlOOO, $7.50 per 10,000 Fancy FERNS Dagger $2.00 per 1000 SPECIAL SPHAGNUM MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality ORDER NOW HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please ,J* give reference, or cash with Older. Newport, R. I. There is but little rush of business in the cut flower trade, though the flower store windows lieep up a good display of plants in flower and of cut flowers. Some extra fine Carnations are seen, mostly from local growers. Stewart Ritchie who makes Carna- tions a specialty, has been making heavy cuttings all Winter. His favorite varie- ties are Enchantress, White Enchantress and Beacon. Alt Henry J. Haas & Sons' Carnations are also doing very well. As a filler in one of the benches, John C. Haas tried a planting of culinary Asparagus which is bringing $1.25 per lb. in the market. The storm of Sunday, besides leveling some trees here, did other damage. At the I. T. Burden greenhouse the fires in the boiler pit were extinguished, but owing to mildness of weather little harm resulted. A. McL. the surplus water is carried out by a l%in. conductor pipe. He finds the ar- rangement to be very convenient, al- though a propagating house double this size could be used to advantage. A floor over the packing room provides a lot of very useful room for storing ship pmg boxes and other material incident to the Dihha business inserted, and the tool is then thrust forc- ibly into the ground. A lever at the top of the handle is then twisted to open the blades, and the implement is screwed around in the hole until the soil is pul- verized. The planter is then withdrawn, leaving the cultivated earth packed around the roots of the plant Hxperi ments hue shown thit one man with Stillman's Dahlias sterly, R. I., is one of these, and the portends are that there will be more Dahlia plants wanted this year than ever before. Mr. Stillman, as the accompanying illustra- tion shows, has not been standing still. Owing to the increase in his business he has recently built a new storage cellar, and to serve as a packing and shipping house, and propagating house combined. This building is 50ft. x 25ft. and the basement is devoted entirely to storing Dahlia tubers, except a small room in one comer for the heater. The other floor is devoted mainly to assembling, packing, and shipping orders, while the propagating house, only 10ft. x 42ft., provides two long beds 3%ft. wide, and 2ft. across the ends. The propagating house has a cement wall 6in. thick around four sides, 3ft. high above the floor, which is cement Sin. thick. The floor declines toward the outer comer where Connecticut Notes Lowell The MeManmon greenhouse establish- ment, one of the largest in this section of New England, which was partially de- <5troyed by fire during the January cold snap, is now being rebuilt, and plans have been decided on for a neiw dwelling house nhich was also destroyed. Mr. MeMan- mon feels rather put out over the refusal of the Lowell Fire Dept. to send a fire engine to his place, which is just outside of the city line, and claims that con- siderable of the loss might have been oioided and which a conservative esti- mate places at $20,000 by fire and frost. Westfield The Oakes Greenhouses, recently de- stroyed by fire, have been, and are, await- ing favorable weather to restock. The s\mpathy of her many customers and fuends in the trade are extended to Mrs. Carter, the proprietress, in her misfor- tune. Substantial evidence of sympathy his already been shown her in the many offers of help extended to her, whict she highly appreciated but declined to accept. Nicholas the Florist, who also suffered by fire, reports that the greenhouses have been repaired and is congratulating him- self that the temperature was quite high at the time of the damage, consequently, the loss by frost was comparatively small. J. M. Storage cellar ol Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R Planting Trees by Machinery A tree planting tool it is reported has been 'designed by which the hole is dug the little tree inserted, and the earth packed around the roots in one operation. The implement consists of a bar with a cross-arm at the top and three blades of spring steel at the bottom somewhat on the principle of the post digger, and having a lever near the lower end. The lever is pressed with the foot, the tree this tool cm plant fifty =imall trees m thirty five minutes In regard to this machine Joseph Meehan writes I do not know anything of it. One would need see it work to judge of its value. If worked by hand it would require pretty soft ground to effect what is said is done. The packing of the soil firmly about the roots would have to be assured. Dependent on the size of the "small trees," to plant 50 in a half hour is not surprising." Brazil Adopts Standard Time Beginning with last month (January), a decree went into force in Brazil estab- lishing standard time throughout the country. The republic is divided into four zones based on the meridian of Greenwich. All the ports on the Brazil- ian seaboard from Para down to Bio Grande do Sul, a distance of some 3000 miles, will have the same time, noon at Greenwich being 9 a.m. on the coast, •while at Manaos, up the Amazon Bivcr, it will be 8 a.m. 372 The Florists' Exchange FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY WE OFFER Erica Codonodes Veitchii IN FULL BLOOM A rare variety of Heather, with small flowers of pure white. Excellent showy decorative plants, sple5did for house decoration and lasting for weeks. Magnificent Plants, from 6-inch pots, $6.00 per 12 Selected Specimens, from 6-inch pots, $9.00 per 12 Quantity Limited Order Promptly Knight & Struck Co. 1 Madison Avenue, New York GREENHOUSES: FLUSHING, N. T. Harrisii Ferns 2M-m., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 100. 4-in., $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1000. 6-in. 50c.; 6-in., very heavy, 75c.; 8-in. $100. Specimens in 11-in. tubs, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $5.00 each. Robert Craig Company BRANCH 4900 Market Street, Norwood. Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. » them yon read thli ailTt. In the Eichaage FERNS AND ARAUCARIAS ITEFHBOI-EFIS Whltmanl, 7-ln.. 76o. ASPABAOUS Plumosa, 3-ln., $5.00 per 100. PICWS Elastlca. 5%-ln. pots. 40c. each; 7-in. pots, extra strong, 7Bc. each, AEATJCAKIA Exoelsa. 5% -in. and 6-ln. pots. 3-4-5 tiers. 60c., 60c., 75c. each. BEaONIA X-umlnoBa. 6-in., $3.00 per Cash with order Sschmann Brothers Second and Bristol Sts. and Rising Sun Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. FALL RIVER, MASS. Give OTPdlt where I- redlt Indue— Mi-nMonBicliang- SCHOLZELI FERNS 16c.; 2Ji.in., 5c. : 3-in., 5c.: a.m., 2c. pots, 6 to 8 shoots, s. 2 ft. long, 8c. fl-m. iKits, heavy, 40c.: 4-in. VINCA Variegata. 4-in., 10c ENGLISH IVY. Out of 4-in 3 ft. long, 12c.; 3-in., 2 shool DRAC/ENA IndlTisa. 4-in., Cash with order, please. J. W. C. SEALY UYNBROOK, L. I., NEW YORK Palms Heacock's Fems WHOUESAUB F»R10E LIST KENTIA FORSTERIANA eaves In. high Each S-6 28-30 tl.OO MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA Cedar tub Plants ORCHIDS We ftrow and sell Orchids eiclusiTelj'. We have them in all stages of development from the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT, N. J. ORCHIDSg Fresh imported. Orchids. Semi-estabUshed CATTLBYAS ready for im- mediate delivery. Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAVCUS. N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange 42-48 4-4 >i ft. heavy . 5 ft., heavy 5-5y2 ft 6H-e ' 6 ft.. I 7-8 ft. .80.40 4.60 . 1.00 12.00 . 1.25 16.00 . 160 18.00 34-36. . 36-38.. 42-45.. .heavy. .12.50 .16.00 .20.00 ARECA LUTESCENS Plants In. higl 3 in pot 22-24 9-in. 6-7 6 ft., very heavy 8.00 9-in. 6-7 6 ft, very heavy 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII 5-in. pot, nicely characterized. . 1-in. pot, 18 to 20-in. spread r-in. tub, 18 inches high, 24-in. spread. CIBOTIUIVI SCHIEDEI . tub, 4-ft. spread HOME-GROWN. STRONG, CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. Railway Station 1 lENKINTO WN WyilCOtBy I 3. mention the Bidiaage All Are Transplanted Plants Except those marked S. i -Seed Bed Per 100 Asters, Queen of Market S0.50 Astermums. White 60 Carnations. French. Mixed colors. 2H-in. Coleus, Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder many other colors; Rooted Cu ' Candytuft. Dwarf Hybrids,. Hardy Mar. 17 Hardy Iberis Sibirica. Two One year old after 3.00 .... 6.00 Delphinium, BeUa Donna. New 2.00 Bella Donna. One year old after Mar. 17 ... 10.00 Formosum and Hybridum 1.00 Formosum and Hybridum. One year old per 100, S25.00 per 1000. In 5000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- $1.30 per doz.. after Mar. 17, eca (African Daisy) Very large flowering and free fragrant; dark and light colors, Crystal Palace... Cardinalis. One y Myosotis. Distinction Palustris, everblooming, ha old after Mar. 17 Matricaria. S. B Matricaria. r old after Mar. 17. Rosy Morn, single pink. Phlox. Jubilee, mixed Subulata. Pink and white. One year old after Mar. 17 Salvia Splendens, Scarlet E>rajon. Very large Thumb. Verbena. Very large Eo- __., . „e H^owering; i Valeriana Offi( Officinalis, out of garden after Yucca filamentosa. Three yt Mar. 17 Very large fl^owering; mixed. ■ ' pots. .doz. S1.50 REINHOLD UNDRITZ, i32dat 188 Greenleaf Ave., West New Brighton. STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK Write them you read this advt. in the Escbagge per 100. 895.00 per lOOO. forllarger pots, 3-in., $4.00 per doz., 830.00 per 100; 4-in., $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per 100; 6-m., $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock m first-clasi condition, 3-in., $3.00 per doz., 820.00 per 100, 4-in., $5.00 per doz., 840.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect 2>i-m. stock, 83.00 per 100; 825.00 per 1000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. $1.00 per 100, 89.00 per 1000. All from best greenhouse-grown seeds. BOSTON FERNS. Extra large, compact, 7-in. $12.00 per doz., 885.00 per 100. BOSTON and ROOSEVELT FERNS. From bench, strong, healthy and clean, ready for 6-in 1, strong, heaitiiy and clean, re 84.26 per doz., 830.00 per 100. PTERIS ANDERSONI. Queen of the Pteris familif. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, prettily undulated, nandsomely crested, compact in habit, ad- mirable in all sizes, from a Table Fern to a specimen House Plant. Strong, 2}i- in. plants, 81.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. I. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. Pern SDoelallst Gtvecredlt where credit is due — Mention Exchange ORCHIDS FERNS FK CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- drobiums, Onddiums, Cyprlpedlums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. i short hills. Will help all aronnd if yon mention the Hichange ' Write them .yon read this a , and KENTIA L--. From 2Ji-in. pots, just right for center of dishes, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM cuneatum. From 4-in. pots, 812.00 per 100. Thomas P. Christensen Your offerings to the Trade should be in Our Two Great Show Numbers issued— AlaroH 31 and 38 March 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 573 Order Plant Stakes Now Hyacinth Stakes (Wood) Dyed Green 100 1000 5000 12 in $0.15 $1.00 $4.25 IS in 20 1.35 6.25 Cane Stakes 100 500 1000 5000 Southern, very long, selected quality. . '. $0.75 $3.25 $6.00 $27.50 Japanese, very thin, about 6 ft. long .' 75 2.75 5.00 22.50 Japanese, dyed green, 3 ft. lengths only 70 3.00 5.50 NICHELL'S Seed Unpainted Stakes or Dowels 100 looo 24 in. long, % in. diameter $0..50 ' $4.00 36 in. long, %„ in. diameter, and 36 in. x A in • -65 5.25 36 in. long, % in. diameter 85 S.OO 36 in. long, 1,4 in. diameter 65 5.25 36 in. long, % in. diameter 65 5.25 42 in. long,%6in. diameter 75 6.00 42 in. long, % in. diameter 75 5.7.5 42 in. ]ong,%6 in. diameter. lo 6.00 42 in. long, % in. diameter .75 6.00 42 in. long, % in. diameter 1.00 9.00 The above dyed green, 10c. per 100, or 60c. per ] 000, additional. U -^ - _ ^ ^v Dept. 518 Market Street IlOUSe PHILADELPHIA, PA. ntlou Exchang BEDDING PLANTS GOOD AND HEALTHY STOCK UP NOW rom -j^-w. pots, at S2.UU per lUO. — Ageratum, 3 varieties. Alyssum, Double. Begonias, 4 va- rieties. C6Ieus, Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii and 8 fancy varieties. Cuphea (Cigar Plants.) Feverfew. Heliotrope, dark blue. Mar ' wiiite, yellow. Mrs. , double mixed. Swainsona alb: Snapdragon, Silver Pink, 2H In., S.3.00 p Vinca v'g'ta; Lobelia, K. Mallard. S4.00 i Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, S2.50 per 100 ROOTED CUTTINGS Alternantheras. 3 kinds Alyssum. Double White Heliotropes. Double Dark Blue . Mrs. Saunders Coleus. Golden Bedder and Vei ffeltii ID other fancy varieties Abutilon. Savitzii and 2 otiiei Snapdragons. Pink Ageratum. W German Ivy. . . English ivy. : Nasturtiu Cuttings.. SEEDLING Verbenas. Separate colors or mixed. Stocks. Four colors: red, whitt lavender and rose Salvia Splenden';, : Lobelias. Trailing Begonias. Same ■ Cuttings PLANTS IN BLOOM NOW and FOR EASTLR Azaleas, Formosum Lilies, Primulas, Cinerarias and Spiraias. Pri If the Cuttings and Seedlings are desired by mail, please add 10c. per 1 appli< F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. ;ity — Saw It In the Exchange n Middle Atlantic States ) Lancaster, Pa. Florists' Outing IMarch came in lilte a lion. Tiie wind blew _ at a terrific speed ; it was just a continuous roar from 6 p.m. until midnight and did considerable damage throughout this section. Trade dropped oil: somewhat the past week, due to the fact that the Lenten season is on. The demand for purple and white flowers was fair, such as Lilacs and Hyacinths. Some funeral work helped out somewhat. Roses, Carna- tions, Sweet Peas and bulbous stock is plentiful. There is some talk of the Florists' Club making a yisiting trip to the grow- ers in Chester County on March 14, starting from here to Coatsyille, Kennett sq., and Brandywine Springs. Walter Mott, representing the Ham- mond Paint and Slug Shot Works of Beacon, N. Y., called on the trade last week, and said he has found business very good so far. Other visitors were Stephen A. Irwin, for Roman J. Irwin, New York ; jMr. Ruppert for P. L. Car- bone, Boston, Mass. C. F. E. Reading, Pa. Several preliminary meetings have been held by the Reading florists for the purpose of organizing a florists' association. The last meet- ing was held at the establishment of John H. Giles, and another will be held again nest week for the purpose of elect- ing oflicers. It is expected that the sec- retary of the Philadelphia Florists' As- sociation will address the meeting. Manager F. H. Lauck, who has been with John G. Giles for oyer 17 years, reports a number of decorations this Winter, and business about normal, de- spite the blizzards. D. P. Guldin has purchased some more property on which he will build two more greenhouses this Summer. H. A. Beyler reports everything com- ing along in shipshape for Easter. J. M. Allentown, Pa. Manheim, Pa. it to B. P. Host«tters we find colors. Carnations, Baby Primroses, also some handsome fine, long Snapdragons, yellow Daisies and a big cut of Aspara- gus plumosus. C. F. E. Business conditions have been gener- , ally good here this Winter, and the flo- I rists €Cho the statement of John Horn of Horn & Bro., that there will be no B. Ashley usually finds time to have ' a short chat with the wayfarer about the good old days when he was a knight of the grip himself, for H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. He is keeping well. i J. M. I Newark, N. J. j The florists in this locality report that I instead of business getting poor, now j Lent is here, it has kept up to the stand- ' ard, with quite a few social affairs. ' Weddings and funeral work have kept ■ the florists brisk. F. M. York, 9 Bradford pi., reports Prince D'Arenberg Per 100 MRS. CH AS. RUSSELL S12.00 MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER 12.00 SUNBURST 12.00 AARON WARD SIO.OO HILLINGDON 10.00 JONKHEER J. L. MOCK, from out- ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS HELEN TAFT $6.00 S50. POCOHONTAS 6,00 50. BONFIRE 5.O0 40. BENORA 5.00 40. GLORIOSA 5.00 40. ALMA WARD. WHITE ENCHANTRESS BEACON ENCHANTRESS MADAME CHEREAU, MADONNA. WASHINGTON FLORISTS' CO., Alexandria, J. LOVIS LOOSE, Pres. Va. ^^^^ ^"^TTTWf^ ^® offer, for early Spring delivery ■ ■ ft^ ■ Wm I I 1^^ and immediate orders, selected plants ■ m ■« ■ .1 I I I V ^1 only, fully leaved, and free from X^A^V/JLA**^^i/ Cattleyafly. CATTLEYA Per Plant I CATTLEYA Per Plant Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Percivaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Labia ta Warneri. . . 1.50 to 5.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Mosslae 1.00 to 2.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gaskelliana 1.00 to 2.00 I Glgas Sanderiana . . 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case lots as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply smaller plants (SELECTED) for attractive Hgures and invite your corrc- MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence. R. I. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety ORCHIDS Largest Importers. Eiporters, Growers and Hybridists In the world. SANDER. ili.Tr.% and 258 Broadway, Room 721. New York City CARNATIONS WHITE ENCHANTRESS, ENCHANTRESS, ROSE PINK ENCHAN= TRESS, WHITE PERFECTION, MRS. C. W. WARD $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 PETER REINBERG^HicAGoriir; Ixchapge Your offerings to the Trade should be in Our Two Great Show Numbers, Issued— March 21 and 28 574 The Florists' Exchange that the cut flower trade has been very good, but funeral work slack. J. H. Harvey, 496 Board St., has had a very good week. When the writer called, Mr. Harvey was very nearly sold out of cut flowers ; the ice bos was com- pletely empty. All that was left were a few Daffodils and Paperwhites in his window. One of the most interesting pieces of work Mr. Harvey put out this week was a small shower bouquet of white Roses and Valley for the bride at a wedding, and a loose bouquet of Ameri- can Beauty Roses for the maid of honor. J. McDonough, 376 Belleville ave., re- ports that business has kept up to the standard. Cut flowers have been more in demand than ever. J. M. W. Elizabeth, N. J. Considering the weather the past week, the retail business in this locality has been very brisk, with a large number of weddings, teas, and funeral work. The Union Sq. Floral Shop, 841 Elizabeth ave., continues to do a very good busi- ness since its opening day, Jan. 1. Car- ter, one of the owners, was married re- cently and has just returned from his trip looking well and happy. John White, Jr., 1272 Clinton p!., re- ports that business has been very good, having had plenty of funeral work, and also two or three very good wedding or- ders. Mr. White is a large grower of bedding stock and vegetable plants of all kinds. J. A. Meekins, Elizabeth ave., reports that his business for the last month or so has been very good. Mr. Meekins started about a year ago though he was quite an outsider. J. M. W. Pittsburgh, Pa. The month of March was ushered in with a vengeance, the coldest ever known, with the thermometer a little above zero, strong winds and heavy snow, and up to date, March 3, no change for the bet- ter. As we are now in the Lenten season trade in cut flowers has dropped consider- ably. Although stock is not over abund- ant prices are lower. Carnations are good ; the weather suits them. Violets are too plentiful. Bulb stock finds fairly good sales, with good stock of Tulips and Narcissi. Lilies are scarce at 15c. up. Fire in the building on Liberty st. caused a loss to the Nefl: National Floral Co. of about $1000. Stewart Randolph, of P. Randolph & Sons, spent a few weeks in the South, as far as St. Augustine, Fla. Edward Ludwig, youngest son of E. C. Ludwig, came home for a few days from Cornell to visit his brother, De Forest, who is still in the hospital but somewhat better from last account. Sam. W. Church was appointed re- ceiver of A. T. Lorch & Co., florists of Hampton township, against whom a bill in equity was filed by J. H. Johnston, a creditor. The assets were given as $.38,000, and the liabilities as $20,000. The Lorch Co. is a wholesale grower, of Carnations principally. Visitors the past week : H. C. Neu- brand, of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.; Geo. Maunz, of Reed & Keller, New York ; C. B. Knickman, of McHut- chison & Co., New York. E. C. Reineman. Troy, N. Y. Notes The chief city of the "collar indus- try in the State of New York, it cer- tainly gets its share of floral work in all its branches. Florists have been very busy ever since Christmas with all sorts of decorations, also funeral work. Sambrook Bros., 413 Fulton st., re- ports business very good. John Sam- brook, who has his greenhouses at Ber- lin, says he has Gladioli growing -now, and expects to have them in bloom for the flower show in New York City. He is also cutting some very fine Roses and Carnations of the leading varieties. The Watervliet Greenhouses are stocked with Easter plants. Mulholland Bros., .5 Third St., have their store in fine shape. Mat Mulhol- land and wife have taken a trip to Palm Beach and expect to make it a month's trip, stopping at Charleston and a few other cities. During his absence, his brother, Joe Mulholland, will take his place. Mrs. Mulholland's health has been failing and she needed a change. James G. Barrett, Burdett ave., has a larch 14, 21, 28. God Provides for All Just think, over one million idle men have been benefited and got work through the great blizzard of this week, shoveling snow, repairing buildings, fixing tele- graph poles, etc. How many florists.lall over the country, will be benefited by buying Aschmann's Easter flowers, fresh, sound and delightful; direct from our so well constructed greenhouses that never know failures, freezing, etc. .We are alvfays watchful, getting the flowers in time and good shape for our customers for Easter trade. Prepare for Easter — Make up for Easter INDICA, LILIES, SPIRAEAS, HYDRANGEAS, CINERARIAS, HYACINTHS, TULIPS and DAFFODILS; therefore, leave your order in time. It is time to get busy, for Easter is near; Araucarias perfect. Palms stately and neat; The birds are singing to bring us good cheer, Ferns sturaj And this is the sweet message of their song: bright; That Aschmann has plants for which buyerslong. The stock is green. Lilies gleaming . FERNS and PALMS HARRISII, 7-in. only, 76c. to Sl.OO. BOS- TON, 7-iii. only, 75c. to Sl.OO. GIATRASII, 5H-;n., 35c., 40c. SMITHII, in 6-in. pans, 25c.. 30c.. 35c. CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM, or HOLLY FERN, 4-in.. 26c.: 6M-in., 35c., 40c. PTERIS WILSONI, 6-in. pans, 25c. PTERIS Wllsonl and Tsussimense, 6-in. pans, with COCOS WeddelUana in center. FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5 1 5M. 6, 7-in. pots, 25c., 36c., 40c., 50c., 75c. j ARECA lutesccns (Palms).) 4-in., made up 1 of 3 plants, 25c; 5-in pots, 35c. I COCOS WeddelUana. 4-in., 26c; 3-in., 15c KENTIA Forsterlana and Belmoreana . 1 Made up or single plants, 5K, 5M-in. pots. 40c.. 50c., 60c.. 75c. KENTIA Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs. 65 to 75 inches high, S4.00 to 35.00. FERNS for dishes, assorted, 2J^-in., S4.00 PRIMULA in., S2.50 per doz. CINERARIA Hybridum. Our'^so v known strain; right for Easter bloom, S' showing color now, 4-in., 15c.; 5J.^-in., 6 25c., 35c., 40c., 50c. to 76c. ENGLISH ivy. 3 plants inja 4-in. lOc; 2H-in., 5c. CYCLAMEN. S'A-m., 35o., 40c., 60c. !A/ YORK MARCH 21st TO 28th, 1914 Are you preparing to ejthibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, write for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules will be issued shortly Telephone, 7362 Madison Square JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York ORDER NOW! For your St. Patrick's day trade ORDER NOW ! S O 9 O O O we have 50,000 true Irish ShamrOCKS 1000. In 4-inch pans, gl.60 p. Get in line now for some extra money on March 17th. PANSIES and GERANIUMS In SEASON LEONARD COUSINS, Jr.. I!^S^ Concord Junction, Mass. SHAMROCH In One, Two and Four-inch Pots and Pipes. JOHN SCOTT SHAMROCK— M.S.ETTER, SHAMROCKS y plants, 2-in.; shipped in pots and Every plant wrapped separately ; ich you in perfect condition. R. G. HANFOJRD NORWALK. CONN. Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J.CHINNICK,TRENTON,N.J. Ceanothus as a Pot Plant To tliose wio have not grown in this way Ceanothus Gloire de Versailles as a pot plant, writes H. Turner in an Eng- lish excliange, I would suggest doing so, for the result will afford ample conipm- sation. A strong point in favor of this treatment is the advantage of being able to hasten or retard the flowering period. Quite nice bushy plants may be obtained in 6in. or Tin. pols. While any kind of forcing should be avoided, the Ceanothus may safely be placed in a warm green- house to hasten its growth a little in early Spring, a light, airy position being ctosen. In order to be retarded, the plants should be plunged in a bed of ashes under a north wall, and nvuning delayed as long as possible. After the flow-erinj^ period an outside position in full sunlight ripens the wood and ensures another successful display the following season. When pruned, the young wood should be cut hard back to one or two Best Type of Corn 3. Robertson of Jefferson Count reports that the county agents rn New York are developing work for the purpose of adopting form type of Corn best; adapted lage and grain. This will entail t of variety tests in each county. Corn Growers' Club is also to be ; Treatment of Plants for Forcing The various well known methods for forcing Roses, Lilac, and similar .stock all produce more or less good results. One important point is, however, often overlooked, says a writer in Moeller's Deutsche Gaertner-Zeitimg, namely, the correct treatment of the plants during the weeks immediately preceding their being brought into the forcing Ihjuse. It is important that they be kept Tn^n) £4W. 2S»ST. NE¥y YOBK a^hl^dvt^^b^xchan Winter-Flowering SWEET PEAb OF EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY Lilac, Carnations, Roses, Lilies Lily of the Valley, Smilax And a full line of all bulbous stock WILLIAM P. rORD whotesaie Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, M&dlson Square 5335 Give credit where credit Is due — Meptlna Exchange We Satisfy the Producer We Please the Consumer We can handle more stock to the entire satisfaction of both grower and retailer. Place your confidence in us — rely on our motto : ' 'We Never Disappoint. ' ' Our past record is our guarantee. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephonem.lMadlson J?. IS.SSIO Will help all aroqnd If yon mention the Bichajse sagging market. Business is at a stand- still. Am. Beauty Roses have fallen to t6 per doz. for the best, and the supply Is steadily increasing. In tea Roses the receipts are also much heavier In all grades and colors at from 3c. to 15c. Carnations are also arriving more freely than for some time past and prices have dropped to $2 and $3 per 100. The orchid supply is adequate for present requirements. Valley ' ..,;,• Stocks, Mignonette, Wallflowers, Daisies, Violets and Pansies about con- Greens are in good demand; the supply of Asparagus plumosus is light. Bostou, March 3. — The warmer and brighter days have brought an oyer- WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street ^ Jat.??riquare NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY [OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallllowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Ploners and Novelties not found elsewhere will help all »ronnd It : Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTP4AN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City e credit wherecredlt la dne — Mention Eichange Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 150 West 28th St releph( II help I New York : Madison Square 4626-4627 ronnd If yon mention the Brchange cidedly less demand for flowers. Roses are in very heavy crop now, and the quality of the stock in most oases is all that could be desired. The supply of American Beauty is still meagre, but the demand is also quite light. Killarney Queen is of excep- tionally good quality and in medium de- mand at 4c. to 16c. each. There is very poor demand for pink Roses, and Pink Killarney moves very slowly at prices much below that of last week, the price being Ic. to 12c. each. White Killarney is in fairly good demand at 2c. to 12c. each. Richmond is plentiful. riety the present time is not very brisk, 2c. to 12c. being the price. Ward sells as well as any Rose at the present time, at 3c. to 12c. each. Sunburst is in fair supply at So. to 12c. Hadley and Mrs. Russell Roses sell better than any of the above mentioned kinds. The demand for short Roses has been good of late on account of so much funeral work. The regular price for good Carnations is 2c. and 3c. each. There are a few fancy flowers which have been sold for Sweet' Peas are too abundant. Prices range from 15c. for ^randifloras, to $1 per 100 — the latter price for Spenc , _ _ dozen. There is also an abund- ance of Dendrobiums and Phalsenopsis. Bulbous flowers are plentiful, with a good demand for Daffodils, and they are selling at from Ic. to 2c. each with b}- color varieties a trifle higher. Paper- whites are moving nicely at $2 to $2.50 per 100. Tulips are plentiful, but prir Narcissus Poet: Violets are in oversupply Am. Beauty Roses are in good supply with some of the growers, and a few of the dealers have all they require. There are some of the growers whose crops are off. In a general way there is enough for the demand, with a full supply of short stock in many grades of quality that can be bought from $5 per 100 up. Good fancy stock is bringing from $5 to S6 per doz. In Killarney, Richmond, Sunburst, Ward and others, there is a full supply. The Rose situation, so far as supply is concerned, has improved" very much during the past two weeks. There is not very much change in prices, excepting in short stock. This, on ac- count of being more plentiful, can now be bought at $4 per 100. From $8 to $10 and $12, according to the quality of stock, is being paid this week for the full line of all commercial varieties. The novelty Roses have only been in poor supply all the Winter on account of the propagation of these varieties being pushed by the growers. Carnations are quite plentiful, and the of pric ! pien ide i 3 portion The at 2c. and 3c. each, sells for $1 per 100. 2Bc. to BOc. demand for. overplentiful; jpply is in poor Bulbous stock continues about the same; some of the dealers say that the supply is not as large as it was. Tulips and Daffodils constitute the main sup- ply in bulb stock. There has not been many good Tulips this season and the bulb growers have any losses and disappointments. The ock coming in now is not good, and sold at from $2 to $4 per 100, accord- nice supply of long stemmed Snap- dragon which sells for 50c., and $1.50 a dozen. Mignonette is of good quality at 50c. a dozen. There Is a scarcity of yellow Marguerites, and they are bring- ing 75c. to $2 per 100. Lilies are in medium supply, but the demand is light; longiflorum varieties are selling for $10 per 100. Dily of the Valley is plentiful, but no change In price, which is $3 to $4 per 100. Callas are abundant at $1 per dozen. There Is plenty of Asparagus and prices un- changed. Shamrock plants are seen in small lots, and Genistas in small pots are in bet- ter demand. R. C. Chicago, March 3. — The Lenten geason has affected this market more seriously than it has done for many years past. There was a good demand and sufficient stock up to the beginning of the past week to satisfy everybody. Immediately after Ash Wednesday there was a more the market at that coming " at fron quality. cinths are in small quantities, .. _ Freesias, in white as well as a novelty In fancy pink, and yellow that are be- ing sold at $5 per 100. Violets are very plentiful, the home- grown singles and the Hudson River doubles are all in large supply. The supply of Sweet Peas is now very large, and of the best Butterfly grades, and Is all splendid stock. Like Violets, Sweet Peas also have a tendency to be in oversupply. These fancy varieties have for the time being put all the others out of the market. The best are selling at from $1 to $1.50 per 100. " " ■ " very plentiful; good Cat- Orchids tleyas sell as low as $4 per doz., in some instances very much less. The supply of Lilies continues about the same. There are now some good Formosums and rubrums on the market. The rubrums are bringing $10 per 100 and the Formosums $1.50 per doz. There is also some good Stocks coming in that are selling "for 50c. per bunch, and Snapdragons that bring from $1 to $1.60 TELEPHONES— Madison Squ J. K. ALLEN, lOe >VEST 28t:h ST^ NB'W YORK BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. Wholesale Commission ESTABLISHED 1887 Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CaRRESPOND WITH YOU In the Exchange March 7, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 579 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. CutFlower Exchange sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL. Jr.. Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale riorists S5-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. Open Al IDay. Consignments Solicited. . Telephone 830 Madison Square D. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In CutLFlowera and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wbolesale Commission Florista 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square T choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Tel. 4591 Maia BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, New York City Telephone^ 2315 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write tbem yon read tbla advt. la the Brcbante WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 26th Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 6946 MADISON SQUARE Mutual R«elproglty— 8«y it li HEADQUARTERS FOR It In tb« Bichanse ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ "(i°R5ircr VALLEY *--o-jn.ANo GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS Tvi-rivnwfiniTT EuiiKuB^G: FranJf. H. Traendly TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholeaala Florista 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignn Solic JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST t04 West 28th St., NEW YORK BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WHOLBSA.UB PUORISTS, Conslsriments Solicited fecnso PPH- 22nft and 22n1 NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, Mar. 4, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday No. 3.... Killamey Kijiamey Queen Wbite KiUaraey My Maryland UdyHil ^ Sriife& Maid, Special. No. 1.., No. 2.. Prince de Bulsarie Mrs. George Sliawyer. Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Mme. Abel Cliatenay. J.J. U Mock Adlantum Cuneatum. Hybridum and Crowea Antltrliiliuin, per bunc laragus, Plumosus prengeri, hunches. , •- i, per cloz. . . . dils, per doi. 30.00 to 60.00 2.00 to 6,00 I Pin i Ret LVellow a pVhite.. J Pink. . . LVelliWi ♦Fancy (•The Hiehei Grades of SV Varieties.) Novelties. Forget-Me-Not, per Freesia. per bunch.. . Gardenias, per doz. . Hyacinths Lilies, Rubrum LllyoftheVaUey... Mignonette per doz.. Narcissus, P. W.. pel Orchids. Cattleyas. . . Cypripediums, per d Oncidlum splendidum. Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, ordinary.per doz. bunch Sweet Peas, Spencers.per doz. bunch Tulips, per doz 25.00 to saoo All the new and standard KVi/wtw Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable C U T F LO W E R S SHERIDAN. 133 WesI 28lh St., New York P.J.SMITH THE HOME OF THE LILY — Selling Jigent for Largest Growe A full line of Choice Gut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY EDW. C, HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {}«^1 Madison Square Qut FlOWCrS ht WHolCSale George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city. Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnate Personal Attention — Consignments Solicited-^— Satisfaction Guaranteed Qlve credit where credit 1b due — Uentioo EZacbaBge Waiter R. Siebrecht Co. Ik. WHOIESIU COMMISSWN nORISTS 114 West 28th Street, New York ■PHONE IMS MADISON SQUARK Facifitiea for the Handling of your' Stock UNSURPASSED GlTecredltwherecredit Is due— Mention B>ichanie B. S. SLINN, JR. WholBsale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New Yorli VI r» f F X « CARNATIONS I KJ Ij t^ I a AND ROSES Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th St, NEW YORK Louis M. Noe Louis A. Noe HORISTS JWathew Sampson, Jr., Manager. lei. 756 Mad. Sau American Beauties a SpeciaRy THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-S7 W 26th St., NEW YORK Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Bxcbange Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Sh9>piiig orders given personal atten- tion aiui satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SLINN, i New York City The regular monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held in its ropms in the Grand Opera House Bldg., northwest corner Eighth ave. and 23d St., on Monday evening, March 9, at 7.30 o'cloclj. Special business that will be brought before the club will be the question of affiliation with the S. A. F. and O. H. Pres. Wirth of the national society has asked that some action be taken by the club, preparatory to dis- cussion at the S. A. F. convention next August. J. H. Pepper, State vice- president of the S. A. F. for Eastern New York, will introduce the subject. This will be the last club meeting before the great show, to be held March 21 to 28, and it is important that all attend. Reports on matters in connection with the show will be made. There will be a bowling match at Cadein's Alley, 55 West 26th St., on Tuesday evening, March 10, at 8 p.m., Frank Verona and Paul Meconi against H. O. Riedel and L. Anangoris. These howlers are all well known to the flo- rists' craft, and an interesting and closely contested match may be expected. 3SO The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 0. C. POLLIORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Reciprocity — Saw It Iq the Eicbange PITTSBlRfill CIT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. -rec-reditlsdue — Mention Elcbaage Some beautiful blooms of the new Rose Hadley, from the Montgomery Rose ■Co., of Hadley, Mass., were noted at W. S. Allen Co.'s, 53 W. 28th St., this week. This new Rose seems to possess about all the desirable qualities ; fine color, handsome foliage, stiff stem, and •exquisite fragrance. Some inquiries are being made in re- gard to an unpleasant episode at the re- cent annual dinner of. the Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Horticultural Society at Glen Cove, L. I., for which the dinner man- agement was in no way responsible. That the matter may not be exaggerated or erroneously reported it may be well, as this episode involved New Yorkers, that a statement of facts be made here, which are as follows : A gentleman, in the cour.se of the speechmaking, respond- ing for the local press, after making some erroneous statements in regard to State ■appropi'iations, unexpectedly took it upon himself to make an uncalled for and unwarranted attack upon the wholesale commission florists of New York City, in which he appeared to accuse this body of men of intentional and habitual dis- honesty. No member of this body was present to make a defence. However, Harry A. Bunyard, of New York City, was quickly on -his feet, and in a clean cut speech, which could not be misunder- stood, stated his firm belief in the honesty ■of the wholesale commission florists as a body of business m«n, and sharply and severely rebuked the previous speaker for his censorious remarks. Mr. Bun- yard was followed by a representative of The Florists' Exchange who unhesi- tatingly corroborated his statements, and reinforced his remarks. The attack made l)y the gentleman who spoke for the local press seemed to have been made in ig- norance, rather than malice, and to have Ijeen founded on misinformation, and after his well merited rebuke he did not reiterate his statements, nor were they applauded or defended by anyone pres- ent. The first annual flower show at the ■Country Life Permanent Exposition over the main waiting room in the Grand Cen- tral Terminal, New York City, is in progress this week. The show opened on March 2 and closes on March 7, the hours are from 9 a".m. to 6 p.m. ; no admission is charged. A fuller account of this show will be given after its close, in next week's issue. Sufficed to say that this show and those which it is un- derstood will be given monthly hereafter, are under the management ' of a well- known and able exhibition committee of which Herbert S. Houston is chairman, and F. .J. LeClair secretary. An ex- cellent opportunity is afforded growers to exhibit In the fine quarters of this Country Life Permanent Exposition, of which they should take advantage, and the shows will no doubt be well worthy of attendance by the public at large. A leak in the boiler on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the greenhouse range of Geo. Goldsner at College Point, L. I., ren- dered necessary the removal of Easter Lilies in pots from three entire houses. which were heated by this boiler, into temporary quarters in other houses dur- ing repairs. A remarkably large and fine stock of ■bulbous flowers were noted recently at Phillip F. Kessler's, .55 W. 26th st. Par- ticularly notable were the several varie- ties of beautiful Tulips, the well grown longiflorum Lilies and the Paperwhite Narcissus ; other bulbous stock was well ■Cut Flower Co., 55 W. 26th St.. is now receiving some fine blooms of dark pink ICillarney. Jlrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mary- ROSES=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WHLSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers ) by the hundred i 6.00 to 20.00 3.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 2.00 )to ,60 .to....]. NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses — A. Beauty, fancy — spl. ;; n"T. ■.'.'.!!:: nl'.s.'.'.'.'y.'.'. Bride and Bridesmaid w'hi'te''^k;-Aei :.!!!!!!!.'.' Killarney Queen Lady Hfllingdon Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de.BulgaiieCMrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant. Adlantum. ordinary *' Farleyense. Antirrhinums, per bunch Asparagus. Plumosus, bunches Sprengeri, bunches Callas (per doz.) Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. rWhite Standard J Pink Varieties 1 Red LVelloitand var.. •Fancy ?White (•The high- I Pink est grades ofl Red Bta-avars.) L Yellow and var . . DaffodUs Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-me-nots Freesia , Gaiaz Leaves Gardenias {per doz.) Hyacinths Lilac (per bunch) Llllum Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz., ordinary Orchids — Cattleyas, Pansles (per'bunch) Smllax (per doz. acrij Sweet Peas. Tulips, single. •• double Violets, single ■• double..... 30.00 to 40.00 ! to ".50 5.00 to 15.00 BOSTON MASS. £» BiVei, ji„"^4 Queen, Sunbursts, VVEjL^H lSlCfJl3* ^tj* Choice Carnations, Valley, Cattleyas, Vlo- 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. s^d/orprJ"^;...,...™,. qiTe credit wlierg credit la doc — Mention Bichangc New England Florist Supply Co. No. 1 Gilt Letters, per 1000, $5.00 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: ^"a'lnl'iTa'Q w* Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Write them yog read Qili adrt. In the Bxehmgg POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS which welofFer for quick sale at $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 ^. J. DOLANSKY LYNN. MASS. Orchids and Gardenias a Specialty Reciprocity — Saw tt In the Exchange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort Hill 1083-25017-25552 Write them ron read this advt. Ii HOITON&HUNKELCO. Wholssale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPUES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIOiS 462 Milwaukee Street, 874. P. O. Boi— II land Roses and of course the usual sup- ply of Am. Beauty Roses, for which this department is noted. In the line of bulb- ous flowers, Freesias and Daffodils of excellent quality are now arriving. On Tuesday at 5.45 a.m. a 10 lb. girl baby arrived at the home of M. Neigel, the well known salesman of Bonnot Bros., 55 W. 26th st. The regular monthly meeting of the directors of the Cut Flower Eehange, 55 W. 26th St., will be held at No. 1 Queens- boro Plaza, Long Island City, on Satur- day, March 7, at 3 p.m. Percy Richters, salesman for Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., was bereaved last week by the death of his mother of Elizabeth, N. J., who was buried at Plainfield, N. J., on Friday of that week. Among the less seen flowers in the wholesale commission stores this week were some blooms of Dimorphotheca at Gunther Bros., 110 W. 28th st. Badgley, Reidel & Meyer of 34 W. 2Sth St. are now receiving a large and regular supply of rubrum Lilies in addi- tion to their usual supply of fine longi- florum Lilies'. The large and splendid new store of Woodrow & Marketos at 41 W. 28th st., is now opened. Its stock of well grown plants is very comprehensive. ,Blooms of that strangely formed and beautiful flower Strelitzia Reginse, com- monly called Bird of Paradise flower, are noted in regular supply at Walter R. Siebrecht Co.'s, Inc., 114 W. 28th st. v Boston { / Wholesale and Retail Florists / The increased sunlight and warmer weather have augmented the supply of all kinds of 'flowers, while the Lenten season has brought a certain amount of quietness. The allotment of stalls at the new mar- ket, 260 Devonshire St., took place on Saturday, Feb. 28. The alterations are not all completed, and the stallholders at the Co-operative Market on Park st. will not move before the end of the current win, H. Elliott is receiving, at his salesroom on Park St., superb Roses which have been grown at Madbury, N. H. Especially noteworthy are Kil- larney Queen, Richmond and Ward. The supply of Killarney and White Killarney is liberal and some very good Sunburst are likewise being received. From the Brighton establishment Asparagus plu- mosus and A. Sprengeri of remarkable fine quality are coming in with well flowered neat pot plants of the Rose Mrs. W. Christie Miller. Houghton, on Park St., has always an attractive window. On Feb. 28 we noted a very pleasing arrangement of yellow English Primroses. Old fashioned bou- quets are also always interesting here. A large vase of white Snapdragon was especially good, so were several large vases of Freesia. Mann Bros, of Randolph are cutting large quantities of bulbous stock. They are the largest growers of this class of goods in this vicinity, forcing about one million bulbs. They have a large number- of new Tulips on trial, but do not force them until later in the season. They have grown a quantity of the Tulip Prosperity this Winter and like it very Willow Hill Greenhouses are sending to the Boston Flower Exc. some very nice Carnations. Especially noticeable are their Mrs. Ward, Enchantress and White Enchantress. The flowers are handled by J. Sloane at the Boston Flower Exc. McAlpine Bros, are sending Roses of very high quality. They grow quite a number of kinds but their Richmond, Killarney Queen and Ward are note- worthy for good color, size of flower, and length of stems. Fire at Campello W. J. Marshall, CampeUo. Mass., had a disastrous fire on Feb. 25 which destroyed the greater part of his green- The Florists' Exchange 581 Special Beauties e cominK m tice. The si 1 offer you e OTiger, and you can now depend on us to fill your orders complete on short nVi/ t and medium sizes, stems 12 to 24 inches long, are in good supply, and we rfAjo 1 good value in these popular ^ades. You can depend on advance orders wk luties being filled, and you will not find better stock anywhere. K(]/1 Grccn Dye For St. Patrick's Day 50 cents per package The following items we can supply i good value : itity and represent extra EASTER and CALLA LILIES SNAPDRAGON Pink, white, yellow. $2.00 per dozen. MIGNONETTE Large flowers, heavy, long stems. $5.00 per 100. J TULIPS yellow and other cc GARDENIAS DASIES YeUow. $3.00 per 100. White, S2.00 per 100 DAFFODILLS Single and double. 83.00 and S4.00 per 100. FREESIA Pure white flowers, long stems. $4.00 per 100. ACACIA A fresh supply every day.^ $2.50 per bunch. Sphagnum Moss The Leo Niessen Co, .N.W.Cor. 12th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 8.00 lioo » loloo 6.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 4^0 to 6.00 l'.26to i-db , NAMES AND VARIETIES No. 2 No.3 Lnde and Bridesmaid. 40.00 t 1500 t . 35.00 :; 20.00 1 12.50,1 J 50.00 to ... . )30.00| to 40.00 ) 20.00 10.00 to 25.00 ) 12 50 4.00 to 8.00 > 6.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to «.0O White Killarney Killamey Queen Lady Hillingdon- Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer. My Maryland 4.00 to 10.00, ) to 12.00 4.00 to Prince deBuIgarie(MTS.Taft) 4.00 to 12.00 6.C Sunburst KlDarney BrilKs Adlantum* o . per bunch — Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches " Sprengeri, bunches Callas (per doi.) Standard J Pink Varietii ^ " 3.00 to 15.00 4.00 t to 2.60| 34.00 to 60.001 . 35.00 to 60.00 . I Red L Yellow and var. •Fancy i-White (•The Mgn-J Pink est grades ofS Red , LUac (per bunch) Llllum Longlflorum LUy of the Valley Mignonette, per doz., ordinary " per doz., fancy. . Nardsai — Papcrwhite Orchids — Cattleyas, per dox.. . Cypripedtums Pansles (per bunch) 5.00 to 6.00 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 '306 to '6 00 12.01 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 ....to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 2.00 to 2.00 3.011 4.UI ....to 3.00 ^v: ... to .30 4.IKI to 4.nf to 2.1 K! IJW 1.50 to 1.80 .75 Cjivmg opportunities tr..ni time to time to those Oi uui custunicis whu Wish nj uij<.:i 1.11 patrons specials, values that are unusual, splendid advertisers for those who give what they f they will and do not try to fake them. For next week we will run as specials; Carnations, No. 1 ^r^^it.tifm p^iSS.""'' °"' "''='^'""' " '"'' °' ' Carnations, No. 2 ^oToToveT.'^bTo^Ti'io!"'^' °" "'"'""'"" '"" Rn&AC N^ 1 In lots of 200 or over, including a good I I\.OSeS, 1>0. 1 stock; our selection, S6.00 per 100. RnGOG Nr. 9 Good medium stock; our selection as to colors looses, no. ^ at S4.00 per 100. Gardenias in lots of 50 ! of 200 c issorted lengths, nostlymedium_ FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY SHAMROCKS 1 according Dye, per pkge., 50c. Headquarters for Greens BOXWOOD per case of 50 lbs., SS. LAUREL ROPING per 100 yds., 6. WILD SMILAX per case, 5. " perlOO, - MAHONIA. LEUCOTHOE. Bronze and Gree MEXICAN IVY per DAGGER FERNS per FANCY FERNS per GREEN SHEET MOSS per bag, SPHAGNUM MOSS per bale, 10-bbl. size, burlapped ASPARAGUS STRINGS 000, 15.00 ,000, 7.50 000, 12.50 000, 7.50 RIBBONS S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street NEW YORK I 17 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Streets WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N.W. The Largest Handler of LILAC in this Country ; Quality the Best in Philadelphia ; one Price to All. Quality and Quantity Count. JOHN W. MclNTYRE, nuRansteadst. PHILADELPHIA help I houses and plants. The loss is said to he ahout .$15,000. The fire started in the boiler room and spread quickly and the plants which were not humed were The Gardeners and Florists' Club will hold a field day at the greenhouses of W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, on Satur- day, March 28. The Easter plants will be in fine condition for inspection at that Henry Comley, Park St., reports busi- ness as good. During the week he has had decorations for several parties. Thos. Roland, Nahant, begins shipping Tausendschon Roses in pots this week. He is marketing good plants of Acacia floribunda and A. paradoxa, also neat, Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS North m areel, PHIUDflfHIA, P*. well flowered plants of Erica Melanthera. On Saturday he sent 32,000 Roses and 30,000 Spencer Sweet Peas. J. T. Butterworth, Framingham, has a heavy cut of orciiids at this time. His Cattleya Trianse, Dendrobiums and Phatenopsis are flowering most pro- fusely. 582 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. L. I. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS 1 the Exchange when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale florists RICHMOND, IND. Mntnal Beclprocltr — Saw It In the Bxchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS m _ CUT FLOWERS AU Tdtejpapli and 1 Orzchanffe S84 The Florists' Exchange The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined, it is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910. U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. NIKOTEEN 30% Strenath '* APHIS PUNK — e ground bcL. the plant. PI ANTI IFF ^^ ^^^ f°""^ ^^^ rLHWIUri: Adding greenho dusting on plants. When dry Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50 Let us quote you prices in quantity. THE PUNTIIF[ C0MPANY,^rY*o1t??T. WIU help all aronnd If yon NIKOTEEN A concentrated liquid insecticide of high merit And extensively used by Florists, Nurserymen and Gardeners. 1 Pint, $1.50; 5 Pints, $7.00; 10 Pints. $13.00. 6E0.H.A)l6BHUamiJ324 Pine St.,$t.LNisJo. WHOLESALE FLORIST Eeclproclty— Saw It In the Exchange applied should not ery strong and may dam; foliage somewhat. Apply ju: „ to blacken the surface of the so_ the benches, and let it go at that. Better a little oftener than too much all at once. We offer the genuine in original cwt. Sacks, at: $2.75 per 112 lbs.; $12.50 per 560 Iba. Stumpp @ Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St.. NEW YORK FERTILIZERS l.OO; Sheep $1.75; Bone S2.00; Ashes phate $2.00; Limestone SI.OO; Tankage S2.0 $1.50; PhOSphuitc «.^.wvji ^luicaLuuc 0i..een confined at home on account of ill- less for the past few days. A. T. Pyfer states that the Chicago Carnation Co. is now handling a fine lot of Ward and Sunburst Roses from the firm's greenhouses at Wilmette. All Rose stock is selling well. This company will make an exhibit of stock at the Danville meeting. _ Tim Matchen states that he will be right for a good crop of Am. Beauty Roses from the Reinberg greenhouses for Easter. Several houses of cut back Beauty will be in for that time. This cut back stock is like cutting from young plants and will be of excellent quality. Retail Florists' Association The Retail Florists' Association held its regular monthly meeting at Easke's Flower Shop on Monday evening i Unequaled for Greenhouse and Landscape FertUizing The Pulverized Manure Co. March 2. It was well attended and proved to all present that the interest in this new association is unfailing. The principal exhibitors were Zech & Mann who had several vases of the new Butter- fly Sweet Peas in all their different shades of color. These are grown by the A. F. Amling Co. of Maywood, who has made a specialty of this stock for the past two seasons. T. E. Waters, representing the Poehl- mann Bros. Co., had on exhibition a line of baskets in Easter novelties. Carna- tion fluid and green dyed Carnations. A new clip for the trade, known as the bull dog clip, a simple little invention for attaching cards to floral pieces or fastening paper in the wrapping of de- signs or plants, was also shown and its many uses for the trade demonstrated by Mr. Waters. Samuel Seligman, of Wertheimer Bros., New York, had on display several new conceptions for corsage work, and a half dozen or more new bridal bouquet effects, and fourteen new shades in ombra ribbons for trimming baskets, and other novelties in his line. Before the opening of the business meeting, to which no one is admitted who is not a member, meeting was held where a free discussion was allowed. Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, spoke in favor of the work the association was doing. No wholesale house should under- take retail work ; that should be left to the retailer, who in turn must get his stock from the wholesaler. There was enough business for all branches of the trade witBout any confliction of one class with the other. T. E. Waters, of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., was next called upon and spoke entirely in regard to the merits of the goods he had on dis- play. Samuel Seligman spoke of the merits of his goods. He said he was there for business purposes only. Fred Freund. of the A. A. Arnold Box Mfg. Co., who was present, on being called on told the association the great advantage of the folding cut flower boxes made by his company. Paul Klingsporn, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, made a few remarks regarding the strict business policy of his house in holding a rigid line between the interests of the wholesalers and the retailers. He in- vited the members of the association to visit him at his establishment. Robt. Karlstrom representing W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J., also spoke. Geo. Stollery. president of the associa- tion, stated that the membere had no de- sire to antagonize any interest, that they were uniting for the carrying out of a retailer alike. He hoped, at Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOfFERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors— and Fertilization is our Specially. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizers, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual requirements? We are also manufacturers of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, put up in one-pound tins and five-pound bags — a splendid side line for Florists operating their own stores. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre Bldg., New York City ExperimeDtal Greenhous' CATONSVILLE, MD. aive credit where credit ta dae — Mention Exchange Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Sold bv NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 2?3 Washington St., JERSEY OTY. N. J. Dtscriptive Folder and Pritxs upon Application. "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S Guaranteed under Scale, Thrips. Red Spider. Black and Gr( Fly, Mites, Ant.s, Insects on Rose Bushes. Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direc- tons our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts, y^ Pint, 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart, 75c., lA Gallon, S1.25: Gallon, $2.00; SGallon "Can, S9.00; 10 Gallon Can, $17.50. Directions on package. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Sapply HooBes. If you cannot obtain this from your Snpply Hoose, write ue UEMOrV OIL COMpAINY. DepU, CLAY'S FERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL York — Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Brothers, William EUiott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co.. The MacNiff Horti- cutural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store. Weeber & Don. Rochester — ^James Vick's Sons. Chicago — Vaughan's Seed Store, Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R & J. Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Manufactured by CLAY © SON Stratford, London, England 586 The Florists' Exchange Greenhouse GLASS haTeoS^prTes"^"" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, 111. ■ ereait Is due— Meiit The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Itr-c-ufaTs DILLER. CASKEY ®. KEENjEgSi^N'&T^R'Ss. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLA5d For Greenfiouse and Hot-Bed Sashes prices can be had by mail, and it Selected Glass in Greater New York can supply any quantity from a [cad on a one-day notice, and PARSHELSKY BROS.. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. distant time, to prove to the wholesalers who are now doing a retail business, the error of their way. Monday and Tuesday, March 23 and 24, are the dates set by this association for its Easter meeting and display. Every wholesaler in the city who has any stock to offer to the retail florists' trade, is asked to help. Wholesalers out- side of the city who may not be able to attend can send samples of any stock they may have to offer. A good deal of publicity will be given to this meeting, florists from out of the city, as well as the local ones, will all be notified, so that it will be a spendid opportunity for both the wholesalers and retailers to get together. After the closing of the open meeting, the association proceeded with the regu- lar form of business, the visitors all re- tiring. Botanical Garden for Michigan University The University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, has come into possession of what will eventually be the finest botanical ffarden owned by any university in -the Middle West. The old botanical gardens on the East boulevard will be turned over to the department of landscape de- sign, to he used by them as a parlc or object ground in landscape design. The greenhouses now in the old botanical gar- dens will be moved to the new grounds and enlarged to accommodate the experi- mental work carried on. Work on these new gardens and greenhouses will be started this Summer. More Cold Weather A Head March and^April bring sudden changes in temperature, and in the many weeks before Spring there will be enough cold weather to make caution an investment. A silent, sure check on the temperattu-e in your greenhouse is a Watchman's Clock. Costs but $10. Write today Watchman's Clock and Supply Co., '*=1Je^vv vo^X"^' General Trade News Middle West soon as the weather permits. Columbus, Ind. — Chas. E. Barnaby, florist, has changed the position of his store to 428 Fifth St. in the Irwin block. The store will be open on Sundays to 9 Haetland, Wis. — Building improve- ments to cost $12,000 are in progress at the Albert Elser place on Pine Lake. The improvements will include greenhouses and a superintendent's dwelling. Dixon, III. — The tri-annual meeting of the Rock Kiver Horticultural Society was held here on Feb. 19. A feature of the day's program was an illustrated lecture by A. M. Augustine, of Normal, 111., on the subject "The Illinois Way of Beautifying a Home." QuiNOY, III. — Miss Louise Heimlich, tor some time the courteous saleswoman in charge of the Heckencamp Flower Shop, was married on Feb. 18 at St. Mary's Catholic church in this city, to Otto Wilde, a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilde, also of Quincy. Kendallville, Ind. — Henry Johnson, proprietor of the Johnson Floral Co., was bitten in the face by a bulldog on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21. An artery was severed and the wound bled pro- fusely. The wound was cauterized by a physician and no serious results are looked for. Lafayette, Ind. — This city will have a lawn and garden contest this season beginning in April and continuing until Sept. The contest will be open to all residents of the city. The committee, which is composed of Prof. C. G. Wood- bury, head of the department of horticul- ture at Pardue, chairman, Mrs. Chas. B. Stuart and Fred Dorner, is greatly en- couraged over the interest shown. Calumet, Mich. — Harper & Thomas, local florists, are widening out their flo- ral business, putting in a larger stock and increasing their store space and other equipments. Miss Eva Fisher, formerly of the local branch of the Lakeside Flo- ral Co., has been engaged to take charge of the store. South Bend, Ind.— The Beyer Floral Co. has established a landscape and nur- sery department in connection with its business. Herman H. Beyer, former su- perintendent of city parks, will be in charge of the new department. Tree surgery and treatment of all tree dis- eases will be made a specialty. Columbus, Ind. — ^Chas. S. Bamably has removed his flower shop to 428 Fifth Pueblo, Colo. — The Colonial Flower Shop on N. Main st. was victimized on Feb. 12 by a stranger, representing him- self as secretary of a local lodge, who took a bouquet ostensibly for a sick brother. Later it was found that the flowers had been traded for drinks to a saloon. Ohio Stale Nurserymen's Ass'n The seventh annual convention of this association was held in the HoUenden, Cleveland, Ohio, last week. The follow- ing ofiBcers were elected for 1914: Presi- dent, W. N. Scarff, New Carlisle, O. ; secretary, W. B. Cole, Painesville, O. ; treasurer, A. E. Pickett, Clyde, O. Executive committee: Robert George, Painesville, O. ; A. E. Dinsmore, Troy, O. ; T. B. West, Perry, O. ; W. F. Boh- lander, Tippecanoe City, O., J. W. Gaines, Xenia, O. The association raised a fund of one thousand dollars wherewith to entertain the delegates to the Convention of the American Associa- tion of Nurserymen, which is to be held in Cleveland in June next. Automobiles will be placed at the disposal of the dele- gates to visit Cleveland parks and other places of interest. Order Now I 468 W. Erie St. CHICAGO I Parkes Construction Co. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF Greenhouses §1^ Conservatorifs NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. HAMILTON. ONT. Greenhouses Malerials I^t^. IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished, or will furnish details and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, ^^'Ja^It^hf^rr- JERSEY CITY, N. J. Give credit wherecredit is due — Mention Excliange BUY YOUR GREENHOUSE GLASS' for repair or new work oT the old reliable house of O. S. WEBER «Sfc CO. 8 Dcsbrosses St., New Tork ^PIPE — satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 PFAFf & KENDALL, Ferry & foundry Sis.. hmK N. I. fruits and Vegetables Under Glass By WM. TURNER Size 7K ilOM in.. 256 pages and cover; 65 splendid halftone illustrations; handsomely bound in cloth. Price, postpaid, J5.00. A. T. De la Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York The Florists' Exchange 587 HIGHEST PRICED -. CHEAPEST ^__ ^^ BOIl^BRS MADE _^ GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers Indianapolis ^he Market With the moderation of the severe leather of last weeli has come a return £ business. Funeral work in particular ! plentiful and evenly distributed. Deco- ations also, because of Auto Show week, re numerous, although not large. The ower market is characterized by an bundant supply of various flowers, tulbous stock is in its glory and selling nusually well. Jonquils and Daffodils, 1 particular, wholesale readily at $3 to 4 per hundred, and retail at 75c. to $1 er dozen. Tulips, all colors, all grades, re offered by the growers at $2 to lf4 er hundred. Miniature Hyacinths are irofuse in their several colorings at tf* 0 $5 per hundred sprays. Dutch Hya- inths are also prominent with a whole- ale price of 8c. to 12y2C. each for select rades, and 5c. to 6c. for second grades. Several bright days have brought for- card Callas in tine quality, at $10 to il2.50 per hundred. Gig. Lilies are fine, DO, at the same figure. Carnations in general have improved, lUt there is still a large percentage of plits which are troublesome for every- iody ; $1.50 to $2.50 is the price for im- lerfect Carnations ; $2.50 to $4 per hun- Ired is obtained for the better grades; lOc. to $1 is the customary retail price. Eastern Violets are sometimes not too asily handled, as there has been a de- ided slackening in the demand for them ly the public. Local singles at 50c. to '5c. per hundred have a preferred call. A tew Cattleyas are still lingering .round at 35c. to 40c. each wholesale, .nd double that figure at retail. Excel- ent Lilac are seen in the shops at 50c. ler spray. Beautiful Rhododendrons .re noticed in the Conservatory at $3 0 $5 each, as are Azaleas at the same igure. Pots and pans of bulbous stock it 75c. to $1 are a good salable article. Tomlinson Hall market is well filled hese days with a miscellaneous line of itock. Many retail sales are made with )lants ranging from 50c. to $1.50 each. lotes Frozen plants are giving a lot of rouble. It takes the employees several lays to find out the perilous nature of ;he stock they are handling, and the re- mit is always a lot of frozen plants be- ;ore rigid discipline is taken up. A. F. Longren is visiting the Indian- ipolis florists. Geo. Wiegand is the owner of a new Dadillac roadster. Bertermann Bros, have been extremely )usy with funeral work. Chas. Eland's children are suffering with scarlet fever, but fortunately the ittack is a light one. The Illinois-Indiana meeting is cer- tainly arousing interest with the local florists and a large delegation may be ixpected. O. E. Steinkamp, secretary, is making every effort to awaken interest in the matter. He is sending out the EoUowing circular: Don't forget the joint meeting ana exhibition of the 111: Danville, Illinois, -India 10 and rhe Danville Florists' Club have made ilaborate preparations for this joint ses- Vlarch meeting has been suspended jrder that the members may take ad tage of this very nd leneficial conv -- jy the Illinois societies. If you intend 0 be present and have not already signed ;he card sent you by the Danville Flo- 'ists' Club, please do so today and mail Joseph J. ■ ■ ' "" -- ,.. _. Danville, [11. The Indianapolis delegation will Big - -__..,.. Divi- R. R., Peor Tuesday, March 10, 7:50 a.m. jj'or further information write or 'phone, O. il. Steinkamp. secretary. 3S00 Rockwood ive., or watch the trade paper an- louncements. Hoping to see you all It Danville, w^earing a Beacon Carnation, The local Park Board is planning extensive improvements the coming year, in which much shrubbery will be used. The funerals of Lester Benson and Al- fred Brandt occasioned much floral work. Alfred Pittet is cutting extra flne Mignonette. He still thinks, and no doubt rightfully, that his butterfly Sweet Peas are better bloomers than any of the orchid type ever introduced, and his cut certainly bears out his assertions in the matter. I. B. Detroit, Mich. Notes Lenten season has put a quietus on the floral business, and with a great many big buyei-s out of town, things do not look very bright. Of course, what orders there are can be better taken care of in regard to quality of stock used, yet those who have oult of town customers are put to their wits' end because of the low temperature and consequent delays of trains. Both of these circumstances seem to play against us and try hard to freeze our handiwork while in transit. Plantsmen are beginning to rush things partially, mostly for Easter and Spring. We righly expect a better Easter this year than last. Trade has been up to, and in some instances far a;bove that of last year all along the line, so the con- clusion to be drawn is plain. Yet it is well to caution oneself in regard to stock- ing up ; better work off all your bulbous stock now, by bringing it into bloom slowly, than try to hold enormous amounts back for Easter. There is al- ways enough in the market for all, and i>emember a 10 per cent, increase in your business is a great deal ; a 20 per cent, increase is twice as much, and 30 per cent, is one-third more business than last year. Of course you read a good deal oftener of a 30 per cent, increase than a 10 per cent, increase, yet I dare say that the last figure is in most instances correct. Why then try 50 per cent, more, when of 80 per cent, of your total Easter business. It means, in short, turning one of the most strenuous work- ing days of the year into a personal fi- nancial fizzle. Therefore, let us work up enthusiasm for Easter, but preserve a judicial conservatism when it comes to stocking up, whether we axe retailers or wholesalers. The Mich now occupying Cut Flower Exchange is 5 most modern and elabo- new home ; it will be a few days yet though before we can present a good view of the new workshop. Wm. Hielscher, our justly famous wire worker, has settled down on the third of this building. P. D. Cincinnati, 0. The Market If the old saying that when March like like some beautiful weather before another' fortnight is over. Beginning late at night on the last day of February and con- tinuing throughout the first day of this month, the weather tried very hard to emulate its blizzard of the early part of the previous week. The average daily receipts of flowers are greatly on the increase owing to the sunshine. The demand, however, is not keeping pace with the larger cuts, and it Is probable unless there is a marked increase in the call for stock the market will be easy from this time forward. Rose receipts have increased greatly. In fact, all varieties in the market, ex- cept Am. Beauty, are sufficient in quan- tity for requirements. Carnation receipts are adequate and include some fine stock. The Sweet Pea cut has increased greatly and now only the best are being used at creased. Offerings of giganteum and Cal- 'TT^F you only knew what a good cave I I the METROPOLITAN PATEKTED is LmJ you would use no other. It is ron and will i ' " ' rust. That part of your green- house which in other constructions is the weakest, becomes the strongest. Not this alone, it is ice-clearing, and carries all the water of con- densation from the inside, and it is so constructed that the entire end of the bar is ex posed to the air, thereby pre- venting decay. Only one screw about 2 inches from the end is all that is nec- essary to secure the bars. For side stationary glass, wood headers are ab- solutely unnecessary, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not neces- sary, the eave is made with a lug to prevent the glass from slip- ping. Let your next , house be built with a Metropolitan Patented Iron Wall Construction You will never regret it. Our piice and service are right. Metropolitan Material Co. Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers HOTBED SASH, GLASS, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Greenhouse MAT[RiAL»:^ll0T-BEDSAsn of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red fedar t Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CtlKAGO, III. Second-tland Pipe We. ntt for the Skinner System of We carry all sizes of Pipe Iron leiiKths, suitable for Columns and Fences. lengths. Relaying heating purposes. Tanks of aUG 1 applicatio Quotation given c Perry Buxton Doane Co., 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. Charles H. Dodd 576-580 Ocean Avenue JcpscijCliMcwJcpscg Designer and Builder of Modern Greenhouses — Commercial and Private Will help all around if you mention the Eschange For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given GLASS '? NEW YORK Reclprecity — Saw G. E. Travis Co. HENRY, ILL.. 588 The Florists' Exchange A Stearns' Cypress Greenhouse Better and less expensive than iron. Cypress Hot=Bed Sash. Long Sash Bars a Specialty. Ask for Circular E and prices. THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET. BOSTON. MASS. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange S. Jacobs & Sons 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn> N.Y. GLASS in single and double thickness, boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock always on hand. Royal Glass Works ''{t^, the Exchange Six ReaaoQS Why You Should Use CLAY TILE BENCHES THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. ^ las are, on the contrary, rather limited a-nd clean up quitkly. Neither Violets, Lily o£ the Valley or orchids are selling very well. Smilax is none too plentiful. Notes The Florists' Olub meeting will be held on Monday, March 9. L. H. Kyrk has been receiving some JesJceUent wjhite Primroses from iSam. jBatson of Kalamazoo, Mich. These Primroses have been taking well with the buyers. Dan Ruttle of Latonia, Ky., has been , sending excellent Callas to C B. Critch- ell. Visitors last week included Ed. Fan- court, of the Pennock-Meehan Co. ; J. B. Deamud, Chicago, III. ; R. B. Adgate, of the MoCallum Co., Inc., Cleveland and Pittsburgh ; Guy C. Policy, with John C. Meyer Co. "Silkaline," of Lowell, Mass. ; and Bd. Jensen, of Ti. Buck's & Co., Washington, C. H., Ohio. "Teddy." Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethreaded. thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths and up, guaranteed free from splits or holes. It will pay to correspond with us. ALBERT © DAVIDSON 217-21 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange Apple Show Week in Cleveland With the great influx of fruit from the Northwest to our markets, producers at home have been fearful lest Ohio get the reputation of being unable to raise Apples. As a matter of fact those Ap- ples grown at home have a higher qual- ity, are cheaper, and can be grown in sufhcient quantity to supply all demands, though they do not get as highly colored as those shipped from beyond the Mis- sissippi. The members of the Ohio Hor- ticultural Society have been anxious to prove the.se facts, hence the Apple Show as it was held in the Central Armory last week. It was a success, largely because those promoting the scheme had the foresight to solicit the aid of representative men in the trades and leading Cleveland busi- ness men, among whom were B. H. Baker, 0. E. Kendel and D. R. Hanna. The public were given a rare treat and one long to be remembered, for the large hall was packed with Apples of all sizes, shapes, colors and flavors, in barrels, boxes, hampers, on plates, and individ- ually. BveiT person in attendance was given an Apple as a souvenir. An at- tractive feature was a large map of Ohio, some 20 feet square, in which nearly SO bushels of fruit were used, each county m the State being represented by a dif- ferent variety. Spraying apparatus was also present in great diversity of makes, as well as spraying materials. The Storrs & Harrison Co. had an attractive display of nursery stock, both fruit and ornamental. It is quite fitting that our seedsmen and nurserymen back such enterprises because of the nature of their business. The majority of our seed stores now han- dle nursery stock, spraying implements and compounds, and pruning accessories to some extent, and look to the amateur gardener and fruit grower as purchasers. Every effort which is put forth to edu-. cate either the producer or consumer as to the best methods, tools, or products, is effort well spent, for then a demand is created and sales can be made. But it will be effort wasted if our stores create such demand and then fail to provide to The education of the tilling class is desirable so long as we look to them for any part of our sales, and seedsmen everywhere ought to be on the alert to Milwaukee, Wis. The month of February goes out, leav- ing an excellent record of business done. Last week was quite brisk, table and house decorations and corsage work being in great demand, and funeral work also was a considerable item. Flowers in gen- eral are improving in quality as well as increasing in quantity. The demand for Washington Birthday novelties was not so. great as was expected. This week the markert eased a little as Ash Wednesday arrived, but the weather has been such as to hold off the expected deluge of flowers. Short Am. Beauty Koses became more plentiful, and long- Am. Beauty, of better quality, was more ■ in demand. Other short iRoses were far short of the demand. In Carnations there continues to be, too many splits and soft, weak stemmed flowers. Last week there was a shortage of strictly fancy stock. The same thmg is true of Daffodils which increased more than anything else last week. Holton & Hunkel say business is very good. They have a fine line of plants for Easter and have just put in three new sound proof telephone booths and additional counter space. This equip- ment will greatly increase the firm's fa- cilities. The C. O. PoUworthCo. reports busi- , ness good. The company is anticipating a large Easter trade and expects to have , some fine Hydrangeas, Azaleas and Roses: for the trade. Gus ORusch Co. reports a busy week, cleaning up every day. J. M. Fox & Son have a very pretty window display composed of Spring flow- ers and Pussy Willows, which make an attractive showing. The Pussy Willows are about 6ft. tall, and were obtained from the Bast. Loeffler & Burke. Watertown, Wis., are sending in some fancy Sweet Peas, which are bringing top notcli prices. P. P. Dilger is bringing in some very fine bulbous stock. M. A. M'cKenny iCo., was quite busy last week with funeral work. Currie Bros. Co. report a good week. Last' Monday this company was excep- tionally busy with, corsage work for the Bachelors' Ball. At the seed department it is busy putting up orders. Mr. Mrs. William Currie will leave Wednesday for New York ajid Boston, and will spend the greater part of their time with their daughter, Mrs. Frank Wveth, who lives in Boston. j. J. Karins. with Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, spent Friday and Saturday in the city. On Friday Mr. Karins visited the establishment or Holton & Hunkel, at Brown Deer, Wis. M. O. S. The Florists' Exchange 389 390 The Florists' Exchange President Explains About Our EngineeringDept. CONSTRUCTION engi neering is a man sized job — a job so big that it's all any one man can do justice and really fill it. That's why we have a distinct engineering construe tion department. These men have all such things as snow strains and wind pressures at their finger ends. There is no guess work with our work. This department costs us a lot of money — sometimes 1 think too much, but when you consider that never, to our knowledge, have we had a house collapse, either by snow weight or wind pressure, it looks as if that department was worth all it costs — and more. It's a pretty comfortable thing, to feel perfectly comfortable about your house, no matter what the weather conditions. Our specifications tell the story. Let us make up a set for your next house. "We go anywhere for bi Boston Office John-Hancock 1 49_Federal St. Factory, Elizabeth, N. J. ¥UST to show that we are honest *^ with the trade, in saying that our cast iron gutter will last indefinitely, we stand ready to replace, free of charge, any cast iron gutter of our make, which, having been in use for twelve years, shows signs of rusting out. I f any of our customers have any gutters which have rusted out, please advise us, and we will replace them at once without charge. Remember we make the only an- nealed cast iron gutter. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. PACIFIC CAST Portland, Ore. A surpus of bulb- ous stock is on tbe raarltet with Easter so far away. Eoses ire still scarce, the A/. O. SCHMITZ GROWER Prince Bay, N. Y. Per ] CaIadiumEsc«un,?J?j^^^„^^„„„ Tuberoses Ooxble Pearl 4 -|..'^ff 00 Weeber & Don, ^"='' ^'^^^"rr ""^ 114 Chambers St., New Tork Gladiolus Bulbs If you want a few bulbs, good quality, fair size, and something that you c some money on, send us your order for a fe^v of the following: p^j. ^qq 20,000 GLADIOLUS AMERICA Sl.OO 20,000 GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS 70 20,000 GLADIOLUS GHILDSII 50 10,000 GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANCIS KING 1.20 These prices are only good while the above stock ] ,n mak Per 100 30 and 32 Barclay St. New York SEEDS for the FLORIST AChTFDQ QUEEN OF /%^ 1 I-iC^ THE MARKET The best extra early variety, large, double flowers, on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue. Light Blue, Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20c., Oz. 75o. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS, CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS. LILY or THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. r//£ seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S "P BRAND Fonnosiims.GIGANTEUMS-'!i"i*<"'™ CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street, new YORK COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY IN CASES OF 1000. SCO AND 250 PIPS, AT $16.00 PER 1000 O R D E R S Booked now for VALLEY forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing or for cut, BULBS from Holland, France and Japan. All for Fall deUvery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS 5iBarcia,st..orP.o:Bi,rK2: New York Rare Bargains in Spencer Sweet Peas: Spencer surpluses direct from a leading and reliable California grow uff with I rintities irora one poun. ; Mrs. C. W. Breadmore, ttk" edge; Helen Lewis, rich salmon; King Edward, magnificent scarlet; George Herbert, Mrs. Sankey, bla< ^ ' Highest Grade Mixture of Bi pink-tinted I " needed white. Paradise Red Flakes, Sl.OO per lb. Phyllis Unwin, and Mrs. Alfred Watkins, exquisite blush, at 75c. per lb All good, clean seed, and ) name. If desired by mail, include 8c. per lb. for postage Reference: Bank of Avoca. EDGAR A. HIGGINS, :: Sweet Pea Specialist, :: AVOCA, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Excbange CANNAS from [xperienced Growers Without the middleman's profit, and without good luck trademarks, but pure and true to name, will bring you the best of 50 leading varieties, Sl.OO to S2.00 per 100; express prepaid on all cash orders. Get our list before you buy and save half your money. Fourteen years in the busi- ness of Canna growing, we ought to know how to serve you right. L.H.READ&CO. Deer Park, Ala. ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus Ready March— ApriL H. H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEWYORK Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange dEEDd and BIJLBd W. C. BeckeH 101-103 Federal Street PrrTSBURCH, PA. (Korth Side) JVIy Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA Is being grown by over 3000 growers this Winter. If you have not seen them in flower, ask your nearest grower. Noth- ing will pay better for the next ten years than this popular flower. New seed will be ready in August. To plant one house, 20x100, will not cost you over $15.00. Write for information to the Origmator, ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cdl. March 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 595 ^ ^eeir Kvabt Eeport ^ NEW YORK CHICAGO . EUROPE, ETC.. ETC. PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. vice-president, J. M. Lupton, Mattitucic, N. Y.; s C: secretary (re-electsd), C. E. KUNdel,; assists Nert annual convention will be Iield a . 1 HERKiLDSON, ramebviiie D. Jr., both of Cleveland, O D. C. June 23 to 25. 1914 Seeds by Flat Rate, Parcel Post or Express We would be very much pleased to see seeds, plants, bulbs, etc., included in parcel post St. Louis Seed Co. St. Louis, Mo. We cannot add anything more to what ^as already been said in this matter, excepting that the present flat rate of two ounces for one cent is very con- venient, and we know, from weighing a day's mail, that the parcel post zone rate would not be any cheaper so far as our mail is concerned than the present rate. The parcel post zone rate of course would require more time to stamp the mail, wliich we probably could over- come in time after we got used to it. If we could mail up to Soz. at the fiat rate of 2oz. for 1 cent, as we do now, and the larger packages take the parcel post zone rate, we would be very well satisfied to have a change of this kind. In regard to the reduced express rates this will not miake any difference except- ing in the large cities and towns. Most of our seed packages go to addresses on rural routes, and the express companies never will be able to compete with the mail. Our customers object to going to town when they can have their seeds de- livered at their door. L. L. Olds Seed Co. Madison, Wis. A Hot Place in June Having in view the fact that- the an- nual convention of the American Seed Trade Association is scheduled to take place in Washington the third week of June next, a contemporary last week used the following language : "Anyone who has experienced the real hot weather in Washington need not be told what purgatory is like, as it is certainly a most excellent imitation, if a description I of the real place is to be relied upon." This statement is objected to by Wm. F. Gude, as president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce, as the Washing- ton representative of the S. A. F. and O. H. and as a citizen of the Capital, also by Frank W. Bolgiano, member executive committee A. S. T. A., who, in contradiction of the above statement, present the following facts as to tempera- ture conditions in that city : "The oiBcial records of the Weather Bureau for the past thirty-two years show that the average temperature for June in this city is 72.Y, or less than seven degrees variance with Boston. For the third week in June the difference average is 67 and Washington's 73. August, admittedly a warmer month, was the one selected for the meeting of the S .A. F. & O. H., nine years ago. Every member who attended will recall that the entire week was as cool and as delightful as any other place in which the meetings have been held, not excepting Minneapo- lis, Minn." Free Seeds By a vote of 96 for to 36 against the House of Representatives at Washing- ton on March 10, promptly proceeded to sustain its ancient perquisite of free seeds, and the efforts of the economists,' although a dozen or more members in- veighed against this old standing form of graft, came to naught. The item in the agricultural appropriation bill for free seeds, which it was sought to strike out, carries a total of $257,000. We feel that if the congressmen who so vigorously, year after year, vote for free seeds but understood the very slight value attached by their constituents to the receipt thereof, and could but be maie to understand that there were other forms of seed and plant distribu- tion which could be substituted with the resultant of far more desirable and eco- nomic purposes, they would see a great lige and be satisfied that the form of dis- tribution now in vogue has long since survived its usefulness, if ever it had any. . European Notes The fine mild weather, varied with an occasional stormy outburst, and a perfect seed bed, keep us so well and profitably occupied with our home trade that we are quite unable to devote as much of our time as is really needful to a thorough examination of the plants for 1914 crops. Occasionally a careful grower disturbs our peace with the disquieting news that his 10 acres of something — sorely needed Cabbage, for example — has gone off from the eSects of the January frosts, and these disturbances have been much too frequent during the past ten days, but whether these are simply isolated cases or fairly represent the general condition of the Brassica family we shall not know definitely before the middle of April. In the meantime we are not giving any good thing in this line away. Hardy Another Pernicious Maryland Seed Another seed bill was filed in the Maryland House on March 4. (H. B. No. 611). It is drawn on the lines of the old type of seed bill discarded by re- cent legislation.^ It is conflicting in its provisions, ambiguous, in parts uncon- stitutional and unreasonable. It pro- vides that every bushel of seeds and cereals sold for seeding purposes in Maryland shall pay an inspection fee of two cents. This would create a great deal of trouble and supply too much IMPORTS, ETC.— Feb. 28 and March 1.— S. S. Caribbean~F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 1 case palm leaves. S. S. Frederick VIII— Funch Edge & Co., 10 bags seed. = ° Mayaro — Sanderson & Son, 1 box S. S. La Provence — R. F. Lang, 3 plants; Maltus & Ware, 1 Case plants. March 3, S. S, Minnetonka — C. D. Stone & Co., 45 sks. seed; J. Friedenberg, 1 bag seed; Tioe & Lynch, 14 bags seed. S. S. Philadelphia— McHutchison & Co., 56 cases plants; Winter, Son & Co., 3 cases seed, etc.; Lunham & Moore, 3 cases live plants; A. Roelker & Sons, 3 cases live plants; Maltus & Ware, 7 cases live plants; C. B. Richard & Co., 17 cases live plants. March 4, S. S. Hellig Olav — G. W. Sheldon & Co., 14 pkgs. seed. S. S. Caledonia— J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 40 bbls. . seed. S. S. Vigilancia — Cohen & Co., 25 bis. sisal; B. Maurer, 1 bl. sisal. S. S. Celta — S. Rossano & Bros., 1 case live plants. S. S. Philadelphia— R. J. Woodruff & Co., 7 cases roots, etc. March 5, S. S. Kroonland — Vaughan's Seed Store, 4 cases bulbs; J. W. Hamp- ton, Jr. & Co., 2 cases bulbs; Hussa Co.. 1 case bulbs; R. M. Ward & Co., 16 pkgs. trees, etc. S. S. Gothland — McHutchison & Co., 1 case bulbs; Maltus & Ware, 3 cases bulbs. S. S. Ryndam — Stumpp & Walter Co., 47 cases plants, etc.: F. B. Vandegrift & Co., .1. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., plants; H. Langeler, 19 cases M. Thorburn & Co., 27 tree Co., 36 mond & Co,, Martin, 19 cases shrubs, Hort Co., 55 cases shru Barnes, 13 pkgs. shrubs, t es bulbs; G. F. J. Roehrs Co., B. Richard & ; S. D. Cross- •ubs, etc'.; F. R. Pler- auiL v^u., X ^0,0^ „,^^os; J. Roehrs Co., 25 oases shrubs; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 7 cases trees, etc.; Vaughan's Seed Store, 21 oases roots, etc.; W. F. Collins, 2 cases roots; McHutchison & Co., 147 cases shrubs, 153 pkgs. trees, etc.; Lunham & Moore, 103 pkgs. shrubs, etc.; C. B. Rich- ard & Co., 10 cases shrubs; R. F. Lang, 25 cases bulbs; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 28 cases trees, etc.; F. B. Vandegrift & Co.. 145 pkgs. trees, etc.; G. W. S.heldon & Co., 5 bags seed, 7 pkgs. shrubs, etc. Mar. 6, S. S. Scharnhorst. GUILTY The Horticultural Press of America and Europe, the judges at flower shows where Nelrose has been exhibited, and the flower- huying public, all charge us with having 'the best pink Antirrhinum in cultivation. To avoid all useless discussion we have decided to plead guilty and take our sentence, which we expect to be three months at hard labor in fllling the spring orders for plants. Plant Nelrose and we would advise planting stock from late struck cuttings, as experienced growers all know such plants give best results. Awarded Silver Cnp at last Inter- national Show and First Prize wher- ever exhibited. From 2-in. pots, in rotation, at these prices : Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS.I TUBEROSES Mammoth Double Pearl. Begonia Bulbs , Mixed Colors . .50 4.00 35.00 Gladiolus 100 1000 America. Beautiful Pink S1.75 S16.00 Prize Winner Mixture 1.50 12.00 JOHNSON 217 Market Street No. 2 Double Pearl 30.60 $4.50 Gloxinia Bulbs Mixed Colors Caiadium Bulbs Doz. 100 1000 Mammoth, II to 12-inch. $1.35 $10.00 $92.00 First Size, 9 to'll-inch. .85 6.00 62.00 SecondSize, 7 to 9-inch. .50 3.50 30.00 SEED CO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. XXX SEEDS ALYSSUM SnowbaU. The very compact, fine for pots. ASTERS. Finest giants grown Pkt. 20c. white, purple, pink CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest grown, si and double, raised. 600 seeds $1.00: 1000 s Also separate colors. New Giant. 0; H pkt. ; CANDYTUFT, COBAEA Scandens. Blue. Pkt. 20c. LOBELIA, Blue Ball, New Dwarf. finest of all Lobelias. Pkt. 20c. PANSY, Giant Finest grown; critic '"^ seeds, Sl.OO; H pkt. 60c. PETUNIA, New Star. Finest marked, 20c. PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumila. New Dwarf. Grand; finest colors. Fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. PRIMULA Obconlca, New Giants. 60c. SALVIA Bonfire. Best grown. Brilliant scarlet; Large pkt Yellow. SNAPDRAGON, Giant White, Pink < Separate or mixed. Pkt. 20c. CASH. Liberal Packets. Sii 20-ct. pkts.. Sl.OO JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Vick's Famous ASTER SEED Our strain of Queen of the Market cannot be surpassed All grown on our own farm Prices }4 oz. 35c., }/i oz. 60c., I OZ. $1.00 James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER.IN.IY. Three Winners pktre'p&l." Burnett Brothers 98 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK "bulbs'" 100 BEGONIAS, Single. Crimson, Rose, Scar- let. White, Yellow $2.26 Double. Pink, Rose, White, Scarlet, Yellow, 3.50 GLOXINIAS. Six named varieties 2.60 LILIUM Giganteum. 7 to 9, 300 to case... 5.00 Speciosum Magnificum. 9 to 11, 125 to case 9.60 W. E. MARSHALL © CO. Bulb Importers. 166 W. 25d St.. NEW YORK Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Write them yon read tbli sdvt. In the Bicbinge 396 The Florists' Exchange GLADIOLUS BEGONIAS FOR FORCING OR FIELD 1000 Chicago White. First size . . $40.00 Sold at 6o. and 8c. in the Chicago Market. Chicago White. Mediiim 32.( Hyde Park. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $50.00) 18.00 Mrs. Francis King. Medium size (3000 for $37.50) 13.50 Thick, healthy bulbs grown on; Augusta. First size 18.00 Our own growing, sound and healthy. America. First size 17.00 Our own growing, sound and well graded. id Hyde a novelties. Chicago are the beat early TUBEROSE RILBS Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf. First size bulbs (4-6 in. cir.) (2000 for Excelsior Pearl. Medi- um size bulbs, (3-4 in cir.) .50 4.00 Variegated Leaved.... Albino. Hand picked.. Single. Hand picked... 1.75 15.00 1.75 15.00 1.75 15.00 Tuberous Rooted Our stock of these bulbs was secured bj our Mr. Vaughan. They axe from seed of the pared with ordinary Dutch-Belgian stocks. Single Sorts. White, Scarlet. Yel- low, Pink. Doz., 40c. ; 100, $2.50 ; 1000, $22.00. Single Sorts. Mixed. Doz., 35c. ; 100, $2.25; 1000, $20.00. Double Sorts. White, Scarlet, Yel- low, Pink. Doz., 60c.; 100, P $4.00; 1000, $35.00. Double Sorts. Mixed. Doz., 50c. ; 100, $3.50; 1000, S32.00. GLOXINIAS Grandiflora — Spotted and Tigered Doz. 100 1000 Separate Colors. 60c. $3.50 $32.00 Choice Mixture. 50c. 3.25 30.00 Lily Bulbs Ne^U No. i 1000 HYUE PARK. (An Early Shakespeare.) Gigs. 7-9 in 300 $60.00 Gigs. 8-9 in 250 75.00 Rubrum. 8.9-in 170 75.00 Rubrum. 9-11 in.. . .100 100.00 ' Album. 8-9 in 170 85.00 Album. 9-11 in 100 125.00 Auratum. 9-11 in. . . 100 85.00 New storage valley Packed in cases containing 600 pips and 1000 pips. 500 to case $10.00 1000 to case 18.00 We Are Shipping Now J8®-Spring Book for Florists Ready CHICAGO VAUGHANSfSEED STORE mm^ A SPARAGUS!PLUM0SUS NANUS $10.«iper1000 Seedlings The true kind, from seed saved from my own plants W. H. ELLIOTT, "".i^As™" Write them s CANNA BULBS Black Prince 2.25 Crimson Bedder 2.7S Prea. Meyer 2.25 Martha Washington 2.25 King' Humisert 6.00 2.75 25.00 3.00 25.00 2.25 20.00 1.75 15.00 Many other varieties Carefully packed; liberal « SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Delivery S6c L. D. Waller Seed Co. Spedall.ta In SWEET PEAS Contract prices for I9I4 now ready' Prices on application. GUADALUPE. CAL. Will help all aroand If yoa mention the Exchange Thomas J. Grey Co. J. p. A. Gnerineau Peter M. MUler Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Ksket Street, - Boston, Mass. itution of cheaper grades is silv exposed. Fresn sample Mtn illustrated book, mailed I by manufacturers upon t of 40 cents in postage. Trade Mark „*M™CflN SPAWN CO.^^ GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUff & SONS, 82 Dey Street, NEW YORK and Orange, Conn. Write tliem you read this advt. in the Exchapge RoutzahnSeedCo. S. N. ISBELL & CO. ;^^ Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of Fu'l List of Flower and Garden JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO Radish, Muskmelon, Squash. Watermelon, Sweet Com Correspondence Solicited ;>A/ILSON'S "RffUTATION" SEEDS I am oflering Wilson's Seeds to florists because I know them to be of superior grade. Send me a trial or- der for some of the following: Beftonia semperflorens Vernon... Tr, pkt. S0.30 Calceolaria, Gov. Godetia, Crimson Glow j-4 i Mignonette, Machet, Orange Queen.H Myosotis alpestris stricta,J3lueJjem. .Tr. pkt. .60 alpestris stricta. Blue Gem.3.^ oz. .25 Pansy. WILSON'S IMPERATOR, finest mixture H oz. 1.00 PinkHeddewigUsuperbissimus ..H oz. .25 J. J. Wilson Seed Co. 79 Orange St.. NEWARK, N. J. New York Seed Trade The seed business in tliis city, not- withstanding the temporary eheclc re- ceived from the recent inclement weather, appears to be very active, and at several stores night worlj is found necessary. ~ ' It businesses will National Flower Show, which will open March 21 at the Grand Central Palace in this city, by the following: Stumpp & Walters Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Knight & Struck Co. ; Ealph M. Ward & Co., and Roman J. Irwin, all of whom are gjoing to stage large exhibits of their specialties. Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., is making a special offer of Gladiolus America, Mrs. Francis King and sev- eral other popular varieties ; also tuber- ous rooted Begonias and Gloxinias. The general line of seeds, bulbs and roots, as well as miscellaneous goods, is meet- ing with a large and steadily increasing sal€. J. M. Thorburn & Co. 53 Barclay St., are malrins- a very large, interesting, and comprehensive window display of Sum- mer flowering bulbs, also of seeds, and of several books on cultural subjects. There arrived for this firm recently on the S. S. Westerdyk, a large invoice of Hol- land i-oots and bulbs. Several carloads of seed Potatoes, also have been received. Night work is found necessary to keep up with orders. Arthur T. Boddingtou, 842 W. 14th St., received this week on the S. S. St. Paul, 3.5 to 40 cases of Rose bushes from England. Harry A. Bunyard, will speak before the students of the Agri- J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field aod Garden Seeds Established 1818. Write for our low Prices Light, Pratt and ElUoott Stieeta BALTIMORE, MD. cultural College at Amherst, Mass., Wednesday, March 18, on "Professional Floriculture." The attention of many people passing through Cortlandt St., has been attracted this week to the large and interesting exhibit in the store window of Peter Henderson & Co., at Nos. 35 to 37. This included Improved Golden Wax Bush Beans, producing many well filled pods, growing in pots ; half open green pods of Henderson's New Early Giant Bush Limas, well filled with Beans of large size ; and pods of several kinds of Peas, also Squashes and Melons. The store of the MacNiff Horticultural >Co., 56 Vesey St., was closed on Monday of this week, on account, of the funeral of Mrs. Mary E. MacNifE of Bayside, Brooklyn, who died in her 72d year on Saturday last. The funeral services were from her late residence, and the inter- ment at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Mrs. MacNitf is survived by six children, George, Sarah, Samuel, Julia, Charles, Robert and David. Robert and Charles are members of the MacNifE Horticul- tural. Co. ' Business at Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., is very active. A very com- prehensive window display of insecticides, fertilizers and plants is noted. The many friends of James Slimon, manager, will be glad to hear that he has so far recovered from his recent illness as to be able to resume his place at the store. An account of the fire in the seed warehouse at Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., will be found in our wide measure columns. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., for- merly at 31 Bayclay st., is now located in the Woolworth Building, Rooms 856- 858, corner Broadway and Barclay st. Philadelphia Seed Trade Despite the continued cold and snowy ;1- lently. weather, business showing up excel- At Henry A. Dreer's, Inc., everything is moving along serenely since the com- pletion of itte new store, photographs of which will be found upon another page, ilr. J. Otto Thilow attended the anni- versary meeting of the Baltimore Flo- rists' Club on Tuesday, March 10. The Henry F. Michell Co. is having printed an attractive new booklet en- titled "Te Hardy Perennials." The book- .Ie.t will contain 70 pages ; the cover stock and the type matter will be new and entirely unique ; about 30 cuts will be incorporated in the booklet. Fred Cowper- thwaite, of this firm, delivered an ad- dress on Tuesday evening before tbe Christ Church Improvement Society of Germantown. This subject was "Lawns." The Johnson Seed Co. is meeting a heavy counter trade and various changes arc being made about the store. The Moore Seed Co. is featuring Cycas revoluta stems, and for which it finds a steady demand. At the Stokes Seed Store work is rapidly progressing in the ' alterations that are being made ; the entire front is being renovated. Chicago Seed Trade The March business has started well. There is a general awakening in all branches of horticultural industry. The blizzard of a week ago retarded what might have otherwise been an auspicious opening of the Spring retail trade. The past week saw the beginning of the pur- chase of many items of stock that are distinctively Springlike. The sale of lawn grass seeds, fertilizers, garden tools and many varieties of seed has now taken such a start that it is the general opinion that the March trade of this season will show a considerable advance over sea- sons past. The ground about Chicago is soft, un- der a slight covering of snow, and the moment the icy layer of snow thaws the ground will be open and ready for plant- ing. Nurserymen, gardeners and private {Continued on page 598) The Florists' Exchange 597 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii More Tnith About Prench BulbS ^ ^M " HERE are 1 9,000,000 families in the United States. Besides, there are others not considered in the family A /«^ class. The crop of Paper Whites is Hkewise 19,000,000 bulbs — equal to one bulb per family if so ^ ^ distributed. But most live Florists use upward of 1 0,000, and wholesalers use much more— there's an ^^^ order on our books now for one million of them from one grower. This goes to show how poorly (distributed they are. Paper Whites are of standard value and useful in many ways. In France they are easily grown; if they get rain in March/April, the crop is almost sure to be good. The danger is from sweating and sprouting. Practically there is no sale for the bulbs except in America, but the cut-flowers are marketed all over Europe direct from the south of France. There are three different varieties commonly known as Paper Whites. One is much superior; one is the true Grandiflora we use; and one is the inferior Totus Albus with its more pointed petals. We will refer to the true Grandiflora, as it is the best variety available in quantities. True Grandiflora grown in wet ground yield larger bulbs, flower later and are inferior. Those from dry ground yield smaller bulbs and superior flowers. Experienced bulb men can tell the different varieties by the bulbs. With Roman Hyacinths the situation is entirely different. They can't be grown everywhere in the district and must be lifted about the second week in June every year. If not properly cared for they are liable to disease, which spreads very rapidly. Exportable sizes are usually three years old or more. Paper Whites two years. Romans unsold, or too small to sell, are planted again in October or November. The crop of Romans is estimated at from seven to ten million, according to conditions. In some seasons when the weather is very unfavorable a grower is apt to reap smaller Romans than he planted. Their growth in ordinary seasons is from 2 to 3 cm. per annum. Bulbs 6, 7, 8, and 9 cm. are planted the first year. To secure exportable sizes, bulbs of 1 1 cm. must be planted the second year. These will be from 1 23^ to 14 cm. when harvested. When Romans are dug in June they must be dried for at least three weeks before being packed — other- wise they will rot. During this time the bulbs shrink considerably — a 1 2 cm. bulb fresh dug will be I 1 cm. when ready to pack— larger sizes shrink more in proportion. This shrinkage causes exporters trouble at times, as un- scrupulous growers dry them quickly in the sun, if they can — causing bad arrivals. Paper Whites may be dug and packed in three days, as they have a hard skin. Favorable weather for Romans is hard to get — they need rain in Oct./Nov.; frost in Jan. /Feb.; rain in March/ April; hot weather in May (most important); and dry weather in June and July. Bad crops are due to too much autumn rain; no frost in Jan./Feb.; frost in March/ April; cold in May; and if it rains in June and July the bulbs will not dry, but become moist and will not keep well. The new tariff on Romans is $2 per 1000 higher, which, added to the difficult crop conditions, necessitates high prices; so the best prices we can give on Romans are quoted below, and deliveries of large sizes are especially subject to crop conditions. Roman Hyacinths Paper White Grandiflora Size 10 to 12 cm. 11 to 14 cm. 1 2 cm./over 13 cm./over Terms, net cash on arrival. Those requiring credit, and deserving it, may have it at 6% per annum, payable by note. Add 25 cents per 1000 bulbs for delivery f. o. b. Chicago. Per 1000 Per 10,000 Size Per 1000 Per 10,000 Per 50.000 Per 100,000 ^7.00 $160.00 12 cm./over $7.00 $65.00 $312.50 $600.00 24.00 225.00 13 cm./over 8.00 70.00 330.00 640.00 27.00 255.00 14 cm./over 10.00 85.00 412.50 800.00 35.00 340.00 15 cm./over 15.00 140.00 BUY YOUR BULBS FROM AMERICAN HOUSES— IT PAYS SEND FOR THE JOY BOOK HORSESHOE BULBOLOQY IT'S FREE RALPH M.WARDI^CO. Horseshoe Brand Products 71 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK 598 The Florists' Exchange pillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllil!l!!illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllin Now is the time to Order | MICHELL'S DAHLIA ROOTS | We will ship you superbly strong field-grown stock. The kind that will make heavy ^ plants. No divided roots. Make your selection from the following choice varieties, ^E that have been selected as being especially i Doz. 100 CACTUS BuTbank. Brillianfdazzling scar- let 31.15 $4.25 $6.00 Cockatoo. Lemon yellow, shaded rose, with pure white center petals; sometunes entkely yel- low and white Country Girl. Deep golden yel- low, shaded salmon rose Countess ol Lonsdale. Amber and salmon pink General Buller. Velvety maroon tipped white 1.15 4.25 Kriemhilde. Pink, white center. 1.15 4.25 Master Carl. Bright amber 1.35 5.25 Prince of Yellows. Rich canary yellow 1.00 3.75 Standard Bearer. Bright scarlet 1.00 3.75 Volker. Clear canary yellow 1.15 4.25 Winsome. Clear ivory white 1.00 3.75 DOUBLE, or SHOW A. D. Llvoni. Soft pink. . . . Dorothy Peacock. Pink, w 15 4.25 6.50 25 4.25 7.00 15 4.25 6.00 ,15 4.25 6.00 6.00 6.00 itable for cut flower purposes. DECORATIVE Doz. 60 100 C. W. Bruton. Canary yeUow. .SI. 10 S3.50 $6.00 Catharine Duer. Crimson scarlet 1.10 3.75 6.00 DeUce. Brilliant pink 2.00 6.25 11.00 Flora. Pure white 1.10 3.76 7.00 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Pure white 1.50 4.50 8.00 Lyndhurst. Bright scarlet 1.10 3.75 7.00 Miss Minnie MoCullough. Yel- low, shaded bronze 1.10 3.75 7.00 Sylvia. White, shaded pink 1.10 3.75 7.00 YeUowColosse. Clear yeUow... 1.50 5.25 9.00 FANCY Frank Goodman. Kich purple, tipped white Keystone. Pink, striped crimson Penelope. Wliite, flaked lavender SINGLE Twentieth Century. Rosy crim- son and white POMPON Alewine. "VMiite flushed pink. . Fairy Queen. Sulphur yellow, edged peach. Snowclad. Pure wliite. 1.10 3.50 1.10 3.50 1.10 3.75 .10 3.75 7.( .10 3.75 7.1 Red Hussar. Scarlet crimson .. . 1.10 3.50 = Splendid stock of selected Canna Roots; also Begonia, Caladium, Gloxinias, Ismene Calathina and Gladiolus Bulbs. = sa Send for Wholesale Price List. Charge Accounts Invited. Prompt, Courteous Service. = I MICHELL'S Seed House ptiadeSrV^*: I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ (Continued from page 596) planters realize the difficulty of moving trees and shrubs in the very short sea- sons we have when the ground is frozen to a great deptu and requires a long time to thaw out. They should all take advantage of the opportunity this season offers for early planting. At Vaughan's Seed Store the retail seed trade "has picked up very much and there is also a marked demand for shrubs and perennials. At the greenhouses at Western Springs the plant department has resumed its shipping that was de- layed on account of cold weather. The Easter stock in pot plants will be just right and in good supply. Vaughan's inspector has just returned from three months work in looking after the curing, packing and shipping of Tuberose and Caladium bulbs. The company feels that the results of this will be very satisfac- tory. The Leonard Seed Co. states that busi- ness is going along nicely and the mar- ket garden trade is up to the highest mark. Although it is not much of a man order house, the business it is re- ceiving from this source is very fine. Fifteen cars of Onion sets were shipped the past week ; the prices on this stock remain firm, so that any dealers who have a good supply on hand will make money before the present season closes. J. F. Leonard left the past week for a few weeks' recuperation and rest in Florida. The Winterson Seed Store reports that its retail trade has opened w«ll the past week. The demand for Cannas con- tinues to increase. There is no order received, or no customer coming into the store who is not either buying or making enquiries for Cannas, and then there is no order for Cannas that does not in- clude a large proportion of King Hum- bert Wty Bulbs Failed J. J. Grullemans, Jr., of J. J. Grulle- mans & Sons, bulbgrowere, Lisse, Hol- land, has been in the city for the past week. He states that he finds the de- mand for bulbs good in all sections of the country. In some localities the dealers are buying double the amount formerly purchased. There are some locations in which the demand is only normal. In speaking of the large per cent, of bulb stock, principally Tulips, that failed this season, Mr. Grullemans was very em- phatic. He states that there were no bulbs that left Holland last season that were not perfectly matured when shipped, and every bulb contained a sound embryo bloom. There are many subsequent conditions to which these bulbs may be subjected that can be held accountable tor the loss complained of. A Tulip bulb will not stand, with im- punity, a temperature of 90 deg. The temperature in the hold of many of the trans-Atlantic liners has been known to go as high as 120 deg. Then bulbs that are shipped West from New York on arrival, and are packed in box cars for a week, suffer still more from extreme heat. A closed car exposed to the di- rect sunshine, is a very warm place and frequently the temperature in these cars will exceed 100 deg. It is these condi- tions alone that are responsible for the conditions complained of. In England, Germany, and Russia, as well as other European countries where the very same bulbs are used, this trouble is unknown. The greatest part of all this trouble has been with Tulips. The Hyacinth bulbs can stand the heat without injury. Then in Tulips the great percentage of loss has been confined exclusively to the early flowering varieties. The reason for this is that in the early flowering varieties the embryo bloom is in a more advanced state of development than in the late blooming varieties, and is therefore more susceptible to injury. Competition among many of the Holland growers is given as a reason for some statements that the cause of the trouble complained of originated on the other side. All of this Mr. Grullemans states is without founda- tion, and the cause of the trouble is none the city the past Cleveland Seed Trade Orders by mail have come in quite lively during the past few days, and over-the-counter sales have increased in a gratifying manner, indicating the open- ing of our Spring season. Predictions have been published broadcast that we are to enjoy an early Spring, and per- haps this has awakened the lethargic public. Very likely, too, the distribution of the "OHicial Hand Book of the Vacant Lot and Home Garden Movement as conducted by the Forestry Division of the City of Cleveland," a booklet issued by the Guardian Savings and Trust Co., has been responsible for much of the in- crease in sales, for great interest in this year's contest is already manifest. Con- gressman Bulkley of this district has an- nounced his intention of providing more than 5000 packets of seed from the Gov- ernment stocks for participants in this contest. Can free seeds win? Wood & Co., 10615 Euclid ave., have a very unusual and attractive window this week showing in miniature the lay- out of a house and grounds complete, with its garage and shrubbery screen, fish pond. Summer house, rivulet and lawn, to advertise their lawn seed mix- ture. Needless to say the decoration is attracting a great deal of attention. Johnson's Seed Store, 1253 Prospect ave., is exhibiting a seasonable line of seeds and supplies, the window being much better decorated than by the former owners. At A. C. Kendel's, 2010 Ontario St., trade is increasing each day. Robert George, of Painesville, says that business at Storrs & Harrison Co.'s is picking tip daily, and already com- pares favorably with that of a year ago when we bad much warmer weather. A. E. Vrooman, when in from Paines- ville with his son last week, called at- tention to their machine for weeding Onions, a process that is getting to be very costly as wages increase. It is claimed that it wiU do away with prac- tically all hand weeding and stir the soil in the row where it nee2 fe' 100, S16.00 per 1000. LLE. HERAT. i'A feet. Rose c-irmine. 30 cts. per do; $1.75 per 100. S15.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas THE BEST BRONZE CANNA [NG HUMBERT. In this grand Canna we have a combinal ' of the highest type of flower with the finest bronze foliage, flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, will measure 6 inc in diameter, and which are produced in heavy trusses of giga size, arc of a brilliant orange scarlet, with bright red markii _ while the foliage is broad and massive and of a rich, Jcoppery bronze, with brownish-green markings. » ' ' ' ' n- .- ._ variety, making a gorgeous effect. 5 leet. iu cts. per doz. S2.75 per 100, S2o.00 per 1000. [lANDYWINE. A healthy, vigorous grower of 4 to 5 feet cent display of fine, large flow ^ . • ■ beautifully mottled with deep sometimes narrowly edged with bright gold. Brand; foliage almost as dark as "' ' " per 100, 825.00 per 1000. WID HARUM. 3M feet. Vermilion scarlet. 35 cts. $2.25 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. 3ANDALE. i feet. Currant red. 35 cts. per doz., i 100, S20.00 per 1000. ilONARD VAUGHAN. i'A feet. Bright scarlet. 8 100, .535.00 per 1000. USAFOLIA. This is one of the finest foliaged Canna of a dark green bronze tinged color, the edges of the leaves being 35 cts. per doz., S2.25 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. OBUSTA. Height 6 to 8 feet, with immense foliage. 35 cts. per doz., S2.2 lENANDOAH. A splendid, bronze-leaved variety; large, salmon flowers. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. Rich, deep let, overlaid with maroon; very large spikes of good-sized flowers ;II above the foliage. 3 feet. 35 100, $20.00 per 1000. J four eyes- GENERAL MERKEL. yellow. 4 feet. 35 WILLIAM SAUNDERS. A gorgeous bronze-leaved variety. The flowers £ often measuring 5 inchei: across of remarkable substance, and are produce* Syi feet. 60 cts. per doz., 84.75 per 100, 845.00 per : dparlson v together and shipped £ the world, and three a 0 sold at thousand rate; it is cheaper for you to buy a box of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for special prices on quantiti If any Cannas are not found here, It may be understood that they are superseded by the foregoing. It selection Is left to us we will substitute or send only the best for all purposes. WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 N. wabash ivve., Cbicago Ckilb. J0.35 Fordhook First.. Early Detroit... Trophy ALL BY MAIL POSTPAID. J. AUG. DI^AKE, CHESTEMwTeRSEY Southern States New Orleans, La. While business now is nothing pared to the recent busy social seasc there are enough funerals and weddin to keep the accounts of florists ove: losing mark. Some are boasting of rushing business. However, all a expecting a return of prosperity the advent of Easter, when a good supp of home-grown Harrisii Lilies is peeted. The recent freeze almost destroyed 1. of the finest crops of Sweet Peas grov here in years, and as a result the Nort em market has been called on 1 satisfy the demand for this blooi AVhites and lavenders are wantei than the others and bring 75c. to $1 p hundred. Violets, of which there abundant local supply, are good sell* at 75c. a hundred on the average, ever, the sidewalk amateurs, of whii the florists are continually complainin are underselling. They are offering a ranged bunches of Violets at 25c., selli Sweet Peas at the same figure. Callas, once considered an almost dispensable staple, are poor sellers, ( custom having been seemingly educati into a taste for the more graceful bloom such as Valleys and the like. This was "Mino" (Made-In-New-0 leans) week here, and U. J. Virgin, kii of local florists, in his usual patriot spirit donated his window to the ckue A miscellany of articles made here we: displayed in his window, the only flor articles shown being a few ferns rear for decoration. Mr. Virgin is public spirited citizen and this fact hi contributed more than anything else his success as a florist. H. W. B. Houston, Tex. "I really would like to know," I. M. Johnson, as he was spraying son of the foliage of his nursery stock, "jui who that fellow is up there at the Ninl Story Window in The Exchange ofiic He writes good crisp stuflC, chops it u in attractive paragraphs, and it is aboi as good as I have followed after for long time. I notice in the last issue 1 consents, by illustration, to give u peep into his sanctum sanctorum, 1 the printer's devil alert to cop language from his pen, and while he hfi hie back turned to his readers in the pii ture, we are permitted that much of h: identity at least, with anticipation thf at some time he will turn around tkfi we may greet him with our compliment and express our pleasure in his colum which happily now augments interest the paper as a looked-for feature." "Speaking of local news," said M .Johnson, "we are going to move froi our present location on Main and Eus sts. to the corner of Main and McGowar it our plans materialize as we expee The new location will give us much display room for our nursery stock, an we will plan out a piece of landscap work there, which will become an objet lesson to our customers who wish t beautify their homes. Our present 1( cation, right in the midst of sky scraper: is to be used by the owners for the erec Hon of a building in keeping with tlii part of the city, hence we are going t our new location and expect to estal lish permanently there." The Houston Florists' Club bad it regular meeting last Monday night, among other routine business was proposition to continue the question an answer column in the Houston owing to the good it had done for th cause of floriculture, and the eagernes with which it was read by the The committee on organization arrangements for the State club at Wac next May have been in conference wit the railway lines to secure a reduce rate to all florists in the State who hav signified their intention to be present. , rate of one and a third fare for the tri is believed will be made to cover occasion. The Dirken Floral & Nursery Co. ports business a little less active February than for the month previous with no complaint however, at any time The Florists' Exchange 6o: Flower Seeds For Florists ALL NEW CROP AGERATUM , Blue and white, 30c. per c ALYSSUM Gem, 30c. per oz. ' ASPARAGUS Nanus, 83.00 per 1000 seeds; grecn- 60c. per " ' ~~ """" ASTER _ ate colors, 80c. per oz.; Mixed, .z. Creeo, White and Pinl;. 75c. per oz. the Market, separate colore, 80c. per . 75c. per oz. BEGONIA Erfordia, 50c. per pkt.; f, oz. J1.50. Semper- GracUls Lumlnosa, 25c. per CANDYTUFT :. per oz. Giant Hyacinth- White, 25c. per oz. fordia, 50c. per i □a Rose, H oz. Ji oz. »1.00. C SALVIA Splendens, $1.25 per oz. oz. Zurich, $4.00 per oz. °" ""■ VERBENAS ■«, 50c Hybrid ""*"' VINCA Rosea, 45c. per oz. Rosea alba, 50c per. oz. Alba Pura, 50c. per oz. OUR FLORISTS' CATALOG IS READY Send a postal today for your copy J.M.Thorburn&Co. "Thm momt rmUabte ammda" 53 Barclay St., (t ») New York Large, well matured, American grown bolbs. IQO 1000 Ameiloa, pink J1.80 $16.50 Francis King, scarlet... 2.00 18.00 Angnsta, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River" St., CMICAOO. ILL. SCARLET SAGE iSSlr"-' For delivery after crop 1914 is harvested and sub- ject to crop. Net. 60 days; 2 per cent, off 10 days. k O. B. Bristol. Pa. We -' -=- -•— '■— : pound to one hundred pounds. D. landreth Seed Company, Bristol, Pennsylvania BLOOMSDALE SEED FARMS PUNTS, BUIBS and SEfDS It is our business to iiave wliat you want TRY US AND SBB S.S.SKID£LSKYttGO. HIS B«tt Bld^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. > -m that produce results. *'S1 WMTHr.STOKB wtn-*oet.piw*. M. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued "I expect a good business for March," said Mr. Dirken, "as we have ahvayshad a good March business, and many of our customers have put off their orders till then. I will, however, start out on my traveling trip through Texas and Louisi- ana during April to book orders for bulbs and nursery stock for Fall importation from Holland. My annual trip to the old country will not permit me to remain here longer than June, because I. will have more extensive arrangements to make for stock to be imported than ever before, and I must be on the ground per- sonally to secure bulbs that will please our trade, and at best prices to be had anywhere." The season of Lent is having a moder- ating effect on business as compared with the rush that is usual here among most of the trade, so that while there is enough to keep busy, society, which al- ways ^ commands flowers at every func- tion, is comparatively quiet, but pLinniug many functions, including a host of wed- dings to occur immediately after Easter. While New York and the East were having their snow and wind blizzard, Texas people were gathering a few early Strawberries, which brought good prices with the temperature never Tower than about forty at any time. Garden seed of all kinds has been sown, and Tomato plants are being set out by the truck growers. It is conceded that serious Winter weather has passed, and all outdoor work in gardening has commenced. S. J. Mitchell. Nashville, Tenn. Cold Weather The Winter weather continues, though not so cold as last week. There have been several snows but none of them stayed on over a few hours. There has been little doing in the trade, either at the flower shops or seed stores. Most people have been staying at home. Im- provement is seen in Dutch bulbs espe- cially. We have been visiting some of the growers of late, and we are sure that we have never seen such good Carna- tions in general as we have here this Spring. Roses continue short, but this is largely because the growers cut them back hard for Easter. Haury & Sons came near having a serious fire on Wednesday night, Mar. 4. It started in the engine room, but was put out before doing any great damage. The papers reported the loss at a thou- sand dollars but we are informed that it is much less than that. At Geny Bros, we saw the best bulb stock of the season. Oscar Geny is a grower among a thousand. Mr. Smith who has been with Joys for some time, has taken a position with Mr. Howe to look after his private grounds. The Joy Floral Co. marketed several hundreds of bushels of seed Potatoes last week. M. W. B. Montgomery, Ala. The past two weeks has given us more real Winter than we have had in several years ; indeed it was our first snowstorm since 1901. Business was suspended, and everybody took to snowballing, and our streets became a carnival such as one seldom sees. Old and yoiing of both sexes indulged for one day in a sport that will long be remembered. Business has been good, more particu- larly in out of town orders for funeral work. The Rosemount Gardens are mak- ing arrangements to build two houses 35ft. X 400ft. for Carnations. Roses are coming in again which, with Sweet Peas and Violets, are quickly bought up and at good prices. Grafting Roses are being tried for the first time in a limited way, and the success met with warrants them going in very heavy next year; 500 Kil- larney Brilliant is the newest acquisi- tion." W. C. C. Frederidisbiirg, Va. F. T. Covey who enjoys the distinction of being the only florist in this historical old town, whose greenhouses are situated on one of the old battlefields of the Civil War, is a great admirer of The Flo- EiSTs' Exchange. He claims that it fills a want that no other trade paper fills. Mr. Covey does a large business principally in small plants, cut flowers and funeral work and reports trade good this Winter. ' J. M. "Superb Quality" Flower Seeds For Florists A9 yean of aatiafactory i 'SUPERB QUALITY" The Very Best in everything that we offer. Trade List No. 6. We have reserved one for you. Write descrilies eve^thing for thi AGERATUM— Dwarf Blue M oz. I Mexican Blue, WUte, each Hat. AI.YSSUM— Uttle Gem, dwarf white, oz. 30c.. . H oz. Sweet, white, oz. 15c Ji lb. ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon). Giant- Pink, Scarlet, each >^ oz. White, YeUow.each K oz. Mixed, oz. 40c )i oz. ASPARAGUS S fail to i it.< )ioz. .15 YOOs^Ki for 26c.; 1000 for 90c. ASPARAGUS Plumosua Nanus (Greenhouse 10§^Sa for 40c.; 1000 for »3.00. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock S^ Catalogue No. 2 for description of novelties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt. A splendid new variety. T.»de pkt. 25c„ M oz. 60c. Crefto Asters. Magnificent late cutting Asteie. Rose, Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 30c.. H oz. 40c. Rose Kin£. Enormous quilled Sowers, fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 35c., H »'• V>c. Violet Kin^ Identical with the abovi Vll' ting. Pink, ■ Lavender Gem. A plendid earl^ no yellow centers, very popule Trade pkt. 36c.. M oi- 50c. Snowdrift. A fine, early. long-a white. Trade pkt. 35c.. H oz. SOc. Giant Comet. Mixed, k oz. 35c., 1 oz. tl.25. Daybreak. A fine pink Bower for cutting. H Purity. Wliite flowers similar to atiove. H Branching Late — Flowers large, double, on long. color, which is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 2Sc., DarkRei m 14 Allen's DeBance oz. .40 PETUNIA— Double Giant Flowered Grandlflora and Fringed, Mixed 1000 seed. 1J» Giant RuOled trade pkt. 1.0» Rosy Mom, Rosy pink, white throat.. SALVIA— Splendena. Trade pkt. 26c ox. Clara Bedman trade pkt. 35c.. H oz. Zurich trade pkt. 50c.. H. oz. SMILAX oz. 30c, H lb. STOCKS— Dwarf Lar^e FlowerinC Double Ten Weeks, Mixed M oz. Brompton H oz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeka, Mixed. . Princess Alice, white H Snowflake, for forcing. ' Ten Weeks (separate colors) THUNBERGIA TORENIA Foumleri trade pkt. 16c., Ballloia .ttade pkt. 25c, VERBENA (Mammoth Flow««ed)— Blue and Purple Shades .... >i ox. 36c Scarlet White Mixed ' SUPERB QUALITY ' seeds selected for Florists. Se< The Storrs6v Harrison Co., PAINESVILLE. OHIO. Gladiolus Attraction The Best Crimson with White Throat A very pleasing combination of colors. W.50 per 100, J30.00 per 1000, J250.00 per 10,000 Send for new Wholesale Catalogue John Lewis Childs, Fiowerfieid, 1. 1., n. y. Reciprocity — Saw It 1 ASTERS— DAHLIAS- GLADIOLUS ASTERS. Seed or Plants. Any variety. Any DAHLIAS. All best cut flower novelties and GLADIOLUS. Get round bulblet grow nock and bulblits. 2000 BOSTON MARKET Stocks White and Blue, in 2H-inch pots. 2000 COMET TOMATOES In 2H-ii>ch pots. Will clean them out for $2.00 per 100 ii order to get the room. They are fine stocky plants. Florist and HorserTmaii NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS, FOR ADVT. OP Two Coming Record Numbers eo2 The Florists' Exchange These Are Too Good For You To Pass By Look over this clearance list of Roses and Shrubs. Pick out what you want and get your order in. Our stock of Swastika Cannas are being cleaned up at a good clip. Those of you who keep on putting off ordering stand a good chance to be short on your list. ROSES Ornamental Shrubs SWASTIKA CANNAS 1-, 2- and 3 -year— Own Roots 1010 I 592.') I 3910 1 ilO MissMessman (Cli. Baby Rambler) 5.C Hardy Field-Grown Climbing and Rugosa Roses Pillar, 2-yr., SIO. I American Pillar, 3-yr. I Daybreak Dorothy Perkins, Pink, 2-yr. . - ■ " e, 2-yr. Dorothy Perkins, Whit Dorothy Pe Evangeline, > Farquhar, z-yr lu.uu Farquhar, 3-vr 20.00 " 'enia (The Hardy Marechal 1), 1-yr 7..50 ^. Van Fleet, 1-yr 7.50 I. Van Fleet, 2-yr 20.00 [sa (Red Dorothy Perkins), 1750 2000 1 900 1 7550 450 Excelsa (Red ' Dorothy Perkir t Lady Gay, 1-yr ' Lady Gay, 2-yr I May Queen, 2-j I Northern I Ruby Queen, 00 Tausendschon (Thousand Beauties) 80 Universai'Favorite, i-yr.'.'. '..'.'.'.'.'. 80 Violet Blue, 1-yr 00 Violet Blue, 2-yr 75 White Rambler (Thalia). 2-yr GO Rugosa, Alice Aldrich, 2-yr 50 Rugosa, Sir Thomas Lipton, 2-yr. . . West Grove. Boxing at i F. O. Wholesale Price List To the Trade Only 550 Aitliea, Banner. 200 Althea, Banner. 150 Altliea, Banner. 400 Altliea, Banner. 400 Althea. Bicolor. . 1500 Althea, Jeanne d'Arc, 3-yr 3-4' 2000 Althea, Jeanne d'Arc, 5-yr 4-5' 400 Althea, Pink 12-li 75 Althea, Pink 2-3' 1.50 Althea, Pink 5-6' 200 Althea, Ranunciflora. 2-3' 100 Althea, Violet 18-24" 100 Althea, Violet 3-4' 6000 Barberry, Thunbergii.12-18" 2000 Barberry, Thunbergii. 18-24" 300 Deutzia, C r e n a t a Rosea 2-3' 800 Deutzia, Pride of Rochester ; .2-3' 50 Deutzia, Pride of Rochester 3-4' 700 Dolichos, Japonicus, l-yr.,field 125 Euonymus, Japonica . (Bush), strong field.. 8-12" 100 Euonymus, Japonica (Bush) 2-3' .500 Euonymus, Radicans (Climber), strong 200 Forsytl Bell 2500 Hydra Japan Maple, (Atrt Dis.), 50c. each 250! 1 Honeysuckle; a, Froebeli a, Froebeli. 1800 S Prunifolia. . . .3-4' Van Houttei. .3-4' 600 Spirea. Van Houttei. .4-5' 100 Weigela, Candida 2-2H' 1200 Weigela, Eva Rathke.2-3' 5000 Weigela, Eva Rathke.3-4' 500 Weigela, Rosea 2-3'' 400 Weigela, Variegata. . 2-2H' 25 at 100 rate. 250 at 1000 rate. Allemania Alphonse Bouvier S Alsace ^ Beacon , gg Betsy Ross Black Beauty gS Black Beauty Imp., Wi Black Prince m Black Warrior gg Blanche Wit Each 32.00,. 15, ^ Buttercup ^ California gg Chameleon Charles Henderson... g^ChautauquU g^ Cherokee ISClothof'Goid!!!'! Comte de Bouchard. . Comte de Sachs gg Conowingo ^ Coronet Improved. '^ Ea.stern Beau Egandale as Eldorado Elizabeth Hoss. gS Evolution.... Fire Bird. .Each Sl.OD, Florence Vaughan gS George Washington. , . BS Gladiator SSGIadioflora Gustav Gumpper S Hallev's Comet g^ Hiawatha Hungaria Indiana Italia J. D. Eisele Jean Tissot gS Jennie Walls Fahnline. l.OO 35.00 20.00 2.00 15.00 .50 20.00 ,00 25.00 50 40.00 ,00 DO 50 30.00 Long Branch , . . . ^ Louisiana Madame Crozy. . fOrle, 10 100 1000 25.00 35.00 20.00 .45 3.50 30.C . Alfred F. Conard . Carl Kelsey.. . George Strohlei Mrs. Kate Gray Musafolia. . . ^ New. York gg Niagara,. ^Olympic,. Each 80.75 Patrie Penns: EachSO.75.. 6.00 50.00 i Philadelphia. , i Pillar of Fire. 20.00 20.00 President Cleveland b50 President McKinley 50 President Meyer Price o Queen Charlotte 40 '., J. ,H«is.?ey, representing Attll Bros. Bor Gm^.- Mr. Heinrirh Schwab. represe,nti!iig..,irJwueit *:. ■Hbffiijan. '• "•-" * -ci ii„:«.S:Ams very -\. H. Bailey reports t . quiet, Roses off crop, plenty of Carna- tions; Violets coming in slowly for this time of the year, and his first planting of Sweet Peas about done. \ Mrs. Rose Hall Ryno reports business rather dull after having a heavy trade in cut flowers and funeral work for thb Ia(5t two weeks in February. -A.ddison J. McNutt reports conditions dull after the - last two weeks in Feb. being such extra good weeks in sales o^ both cut flowers and funeral work, but on, comparison with same week last year it is better by fifty per cent. D. R. Mayo, seedsman, reports the present bad weather is retarding early gardening and sowing of clover, grass Chas. Ij. Banm- reports business the last two weeks, in February as the heavi- est 'ever experienced outside of holiday trade, having woA for r.twenty-eight .funerals in five days. He has been cut- iig twe hundretl Ct: otable design was madt last week in a large standing wreatl on base which was made o: tleyas. Roses, Carnations, Valley, , Hya cinths and Sweet Peas ; the base fillec with one hundred and fifty Easter Liliei and showered with white lavender an( green ribbon, the design standing ovei 7ft. tall, and was for the -funeral ' Judge Joseph W. Sneed, and was a tokei from the Knoxville Bar Association, The ■ Howell Nursery Co, reports biisi ness TBry flattering, nearly creasing their planting in ornamenta shrubbery. This firm purchased tni Rosex^lHE Nurseries and both are now under the same management. A. J, M. Webstbir, TEX.-^The Saibara .Orchard Co. has been ihct th a capital' stock of $.50,000. rporators are Seito Saibara; K I hara.ahdT. Nakattiura. __ The Harcli 14., 1911 The Florists' Exchange 603 The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all hinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS Geraniiiins S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle and others. 2j/^-in., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per looo. Mme. Salleroi, Rose Ge- raniums, Stocks, Helio- trope, Asparagus Spren- geri, Double and Single Alyssum, Forget-Me-Not, Vinca Variegata and Lan- tanas, strong, out of 2>^-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. Pansies, Daisies (Bellis), F6rget-Me-Not and Wall- flowers, ready to bloom for Easter. $1.50 per lOO, $12.50 per 1000. Seedlings, $2.50 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Hardy Ivies. Strong, 4-in., 4 to 5 ft., 3 to 4 runners, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids and Big Boston. Fine plants, $1.00 per iooo,$8.50 per 10,000. TOMATO PLANTS. Ready for transplanting, all kinds, $1.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two years old, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT «ljr' COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade WE GROW COLEUS ALL THE YEAR ROUND Leading Varieties in Smaller Lots Good, Strong, Clean, WeU-rooted Cuttings Satisfaction Guaranteed Cash with Order A. NAHLIK successor to C. SCHULZE & SON Louisville, Ky. Extensions to Greenhouses Simuu I'outrioli, a well-known Louisville grower, has been laid up for nearly eight weeks with rheumatism, which first affected his hands, but has sinca spread to his feet. He expects to go to Martinsville, Ind., shortly, for treatment. His stock is doing well. E. G. Eeimers is planning to rebuild about half of his glass houses this Spring, putting in concrete and metal to take the place of wood in several places. His benches will be of wood, however. Store openings during the past week have given 5lr. Reimers plenty to do. The East End Floral Bazaar, J. B. Stueesy & Son's place, had an unusual run of funeral work last week, five blankets being furnished for as many dif- ferent funerals. Concrete walls were put in recently, and a new boiler, making the place one of the best in the city. Mrs. C. B. Thompson has returned from her trip to Florida, which took her away from work and the bad weather for three weeks. Louis Kirch, a grower of green goods, is now unusually well supplied with Smilax. Mr. Kirch formerly grew Car- nations, and may go back to these and other flowers. Adam Heitz, a florist at Barrett and Ellison aves., is giving much of his at- tention just now to bedding plants and has a fine lot of Geraniums, Heliotrope, Verbenas, Funeral work has been good with Mr. Heitz. H. Kleinstarink, at 2331 Letterle ave. is another florist with an unusually fine lot of bedding stock. The demands of his business have caused him to decide to rebuild an old house which he has used for some time, making it 250ft. long instead of 150, and changing it in other respects, besides putting up several new ones. A new boiler of about 100 horse power will also be put in, as the old boiler will not be sufliciently large to furnish heat to the new ranges. John Kleinsteuber is planning to raise the roofs of two of his greenhouses, one from 9ft. to 10ft., and the other, -which is now 12ft. to 15ft. J. Eobert Miller reports that the Kunzman place is yielding some fine Snapdragons and bulbous stock just now. Hyacinths and Tulips being the best. Mr. Miller is especially proud of an im- mense Cyclamen plant with 285 blooms. He was out last week to attend the regu- lar meeting of the florists for the first time in three months, a prolonged illness, from which he is just recovering, keeping him confined during that period. August E. Baumer, remarking last week that funeral work is good, stated that he notes a distinct falling oft in the size of family orders as compared to what thev used to be. the tendency ap- parently being to depend on friends for flowers. F. Walker & Co. will decorate the big store of the Stewart Dry Goods Co. for its formal Spring opening ^ this week. Bride Roses were seen at this shop last week with 36-inch stems. Mr. Walker is growing some La France Roses also, with fine results, although few of these are seen nowadays. The Kentucky Society of Florists met last week, on Wednesday evening, at Au- gust Baumer's store, with a good at- tendance, the most interesting feature of the meeting being an address by J. B. Steussv setting forth the many reasons why the store man. as well as the grower, should belong to the organiza- tion. Aside from this address only rou- tine business was transacted. , .August Roelker, of August Roelker & Sons, New York, was in Louisville last week, with his line of hulbs. supplies, shrubberv and so forth. G. D. C. mt) UJStU '^ Gladiolus Bulbs 10,000 lots ]}i to U/2 inch diameter 4500 Mrs. Francis King Scarlet 3000 Augusta - - - White 2500 America - . - - Pink All Howering and early blooming. Make first planting ef 1000 at once in open ground, in light, warm soil. Plant 1000 more every ten days till June 1st. You will have splendid flowers for yoiir trade from July until October. These flowers will not cost you over 15 cents per dozen and should nearly average 40 cents per dozen. Don't Miss The Chance The whole 10 thousand Bulbs - $90.00 5 thousand Bulbs for 47.50 Order Now — we can ship Now CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 4-in., heavy, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. 5-in., $4.50 per doz. BEGONIA Gracilis Lumlnosa. Bright red, and Prima Donna, bright pink, heavy, 2M-in. stock, in bud at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CANNA. (New Pink Canna,) Hungaria. A dazzling pink, of the shade of Paul Neyron Rose; large heads, clean growth, and altogether a grand Canna, two and three eye divisions, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. CANNAS. General collection, fresh stock, divided the day order is received, superior to stock that has been cut up and boxed for weeks, two and three eyed divisions. A few leaders as follows: Crimson Bedder, Souv. de Antoine Crozy, Pillar of Fire, Flamingo, Venus, Richard Wallace, $2.50 per 100; $20.00. per 1000. ENGLISH IVY. 4^in. pot plants, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; 3-in. pot plants, 2 to 2^ ft. high, $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. Strong 4-in. pot plants, $8.00 per 100. PELARGONIUM, Mrs. Layal. (True Pansy.) $5.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., ■""S.!"' Violets-Violets "ROOTED CUTTINGS GERANIUMS. Nutt, Doyle, Poitevine Marie LouUe, dean and healthy in ] coleus. Golden - ■ • every way, 3-inch poU, $5.00 per 100, $46.00 • — - • • ■ ■ Cash with order. W.J.aH(NNICKJRENTON,N.J. AGERATUM. SteUa Gurney., CHR,YSANTHEMUMS. Golden Glow . . ~ ~ ^" ' 00;S3.0 DAHLIAS. 25 choic E.A.WALLIS & CO., BERLIN. N. J. Your'offetings to the Trade should be in Our' Two GreafShow Numbers; Issued— March 2l and 28 604 The Florists' Exchange Seeds with a Lineage Florists and Gardeners should know that at Raynes Park, London, England, Messrs. James Carter & Co. have the finest and most comi)Iete testing and trial grounds in the world. Their equipment and the unique methods employed fuarantee the quality of their seeds. For generations they ave been cultivating, selecting and perfecting until Tested have reached the highest percentage of purity and ger- mination. In England, where the art of gardening is most highly developed. Carter's Seeds rank first. Ask any gardener with experience in Great Britain — he will know Carter. In America, Carter's Seeds have achieved a tremendous success both on large estates and in smaller gardens. We import these seeds direct from Raynes Park and carry a com- plete stock at our Boston warehouses. We issue an American Catalogue, with all prices in American money. It includes selected varieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, with valuable directions for planting and cultivation. A copy o/ this Catalogue will be mailed you FREE. Write for it today. Carter's Tested Seeds^ Inc. 122 Chamber of Commerce BIdg.. Boston, Mass. Canadian Branchs Toronto, Ontario. ZEESTRATEN'S GLADIOLUS At following prices, F. O. B. Stoughton, freight and duty paid Per 1000 Europa $16.75 Electra 16.25 Pendleton 23.75 Peace 7.25 Perfection 28.50 Panama 8.50 Niagara 7.25 Halley Hulot Pink Beauty. Princeps, Per 1000 .87.75 . 8.00 10.00 ALL FIRST SIZE BULBS Stock on band ready for imTnediote shipment by American Representaitves F. E. SNA/ETT & SON, Stoughton, Mass. -TO THE TRADE HENHY IHETTE, Quedinburg, Germany ,1787) Grawer.andJExporteT on tli« very largest scale of all CHOICE YEGETAIIt.E, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS Spedaltleti Beana, BceU. Cabbages. Carrott, Kohl-IUbi» Leeb^ Lettuco, Ooion^. Pcju. Racmhes. Spinactk, Turnip. Swedes. Asters, Balsams. BeKonias. Carnatioiis. Qnerarias, Glonnias. Larkspurs, Nasturtiums. Pansi«, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oz.. $1.75 per ^ oz^ »1.00 per H oz- Postage paid. Cash All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I aUo grow largely seed^on contract. Write them yon read t i advt. in the Exchange Schortinghuis&DeJonge BOSKOOP, H01.I.AND Growers of AZALEAS BOXWOOD CLEMATIS CONIFERS MAGNOLIAS PEONIES SHRUBS ETC. rtly Prices on application NEW YORK ADDRESS % MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone St. — 1 annnd It rm ocatloii the BidMiicc WIU I Rooted Cuttings FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit. Sl.OO per 100, SS.OO per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 76c. per 100, Sl.OO per 100, SS.OO per 1000. AGERATUM. Stella Gumey. 60c. per 100, S4.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. J.P.CANNATA,Mt.rreedoin,N.J. Write tbem yoQ read tbla advt. Ix Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Cuee of 1«M. $lt.00 LII.IUM GIGANTEUMS 7/«-ljich, 30a per cm, 111.00 S/lO-lndi, US per eaae, no.O* CHAS. SCHWAKE ® CO., Inc. HORTICULTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK Write them yon read tbla adrt. In the Excbange SOUTHEKN STATES-Continned Washington, D. C. Much Fnneral 'Work After the severe weather we have been having, we are now enjoying ideal weather for this time of the year, which is stimulating the business. From gen- eral reports the flower business has picked up considerably. All the florists seem to have more or less special funeral work, and the cut flower trade has im- proved. Stock is plentiful and various wholesale houses report business good. Pennock-Meehan Co. is handling a spe- cially fine lot of Spencer Peas which bring $2 per 100. Ordinary Peas bring from 50c. to $1.50. The Florists' Ex- change is receiving a fine lot of Easter Lilies, bringing $1 to $1.50 a dozen. Mrs. Stauff is getting regular ship- ments of Carnations. She reports the demand for Galax is extra heavy. Gude Bros, are having an extraordi- narily large cut of especially fine Carna- tions. Their Peas could not be better. The bulbous stock is somewhat scarce at present. The recent storm and high winds played havoc with most of the green- houses, and considerable glass was blown out of most of the houses. George Fields suffered perhaps the most. The Vanderbilt funeral created a de- mand for high class wreath work. There were considerable orders from out of town, and nearly all of the florists had some. George Shaffer had the family work. The special feature was a casket cover made of Galax leaves and White Pine sprays, which are native on his estate at Biltmore. Mrs. Vanderbilt's piece was a book made of Violets, as Mr. Vanderbilt was very fond of reading. His daughter sent a cross made solid white, with a cluster of red and white Roses. These were the only pieces on the casket. There were some beautiful wreaths made of orchids, Valley and Vio- lets, wreaths and clusters of every de- scription. The funeral took place at St. Albans, in the Cathedral. The chancel was massed with Easter Lilies. Another funeral of note was that of Chief Justice Clabaugh. The work was distributed among the various florists. The funeral of Mr. Pillings called for an unusually fine casket cover. This was made solid of Killamey Roses with a heavy fringe of Lily of the Valley cover- ing the entire casket. W. W. Kimmell had the order, with the other family pieces. Innumerable benches were banked about the room which were ar- ranged by Mr. Kimmell. The Florists' Club, at its last meeting, elected the following ofiicers : George H. Cooke, president ; Roy Jenkins, vice- president ; E. C. Mayberry, secretary ; and Wm. F. Gude, treasurer. Visitors this week were Mr. Ford, rep- resenting Herman of New' York ; Mr. Meiklejohn representing the Scranton Florists' Supply Co. Wm. F. Gude is in Baltimore on busi- ness. O. A. C. O. New Idea In Florists' Bulletins The Department of Agriculture has taken a lesson from the commercial book publishers and hereafter will announce its publications in such a way that the public will fcnow at once whether it is a bulletin designed for popular readiu^, or information for professdonal use or of service only to a special class of manu- facturers or to a specific geographical sec- tion. Here is a typical title under the new system : "The Abutilon Moth. A technical paper, giving the habits, synonymy, description, experiments in control, and bibliograpby of a pest that badly injured Okra, Hollyhock, and Abu- tilon at Diamond Springs, Va., in 1909." ASPARAGUS «V©NA^fWS5iB«^ NEW CROP Northern Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds @ $3.00 5000 tolO.OOO seeds® $2.75 perlOOO Ask jor Spring Book Jot Florists \[aiisIianieed3torG Chicago New York De Graaff Bros. Ltd. LeMen, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application I help all aronnd If you mention the HxehMij GERANIUMS single and Semi-Double New registered varieties For size of flowers, trusses and rich colo are world beaters. Our special Spring selection: 10 distin varieties for Sl.OO. Try a Set. Richard Diener & Co Mountain View, Gal. The Florists' Exchange Get In On These Good Things COLEUS CUTTINGS For your Spring trade you need Coleus. We have ready for your orders a fine assortment: Golden Bedder. Duneira, Blizzard, Hurricane, Saboni, Neptune, Anna Pfister, John Pfister, and Messey. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Beckwith's Gem, Firebrand, Golden Queen, Que Verschaffeltii. 75c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. ACHYRANTHES Biemuelleri, Formosa, Lindenii, and Panache de Bailey. Rooted tings, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. AGERATUM Blue Perfection, Princess Pauline, and Stella Gurney. 75c. per $7.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS 4000 S. A. Nutf, 2M-inch. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. SMILAX Strong plan I for early planting. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 250 OF A VARIETY THESE PRICES TO ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 2J4-inch pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-inch pots, $5.00 100, $50.00 per 1000. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per ICOO. STEVIA strong-growing double variety. $5.00 per CHRYSANTHEMUMS-F°^ delivery now. PINK GEM. The best midseason pink. Rooted cuttings, $4.( 100, $35.00 per 1000. UNAKA. Early pink. Rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100, $20.( DECEMBER GEM. Good, tall whi 100, $20.00 per 1000. ELSIE'PAPWORTH. Mic 100, $20.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $3 hite. Rooted cuttings, $3 Enguehard, Bonnaffon, Yellow Polly Rose. Yellow Touset, Supreme. Rooted cuttings. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. AT THE 1000 RATE THEJTRADE ONLY 00 per Pacific A^FlEl\SON i^ ^^^Ci^MWELL Conn ateg^sgS^*S^gS3^sSa^^ga^^afegSa^^Sa^sSa^^Sa^gSa^§Sa^^^^^Sa^»sa^^S3^^a^^ga^s^^ jeraniums Rooted Cuttings Big lot ready for shipment: RICARD. POITE- NE, ANNA BROWN (New Double Pink), 5.00 per 1000. NUTT, BUCHNER, DOYLE, S12.00 per 1000. Cash with order. 'eter Brown,] IPECIAL OFFER iOO IGERANIUMS. Double Gen. Gratit, Sturdy stock in 2}^-inch pots, $15.00 per 1000. Cash. I A. ELLIOTT, GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings that make plants quiet are the nd h pays to buy. Mine are of this kind, good EC, and well rooted. Some of my customers buy as late as May 1 T Decoration Day sales. A fresh batch ready 'cry week from now until May 10. Nutt, S12.501per 1000: Rlcard and Poitevlne, 15.00 per 1000. LBERT M. HERR« Lancaster, Pa. Reciprocity — Saw tt In the Exchange Gferaniums Rooted Cuttings Ready Now iRicard, Perkins, Poitevlne, Vlaud, Castel- ine, $15.00 per 1000. Nutt and Buchner, Sia^'iO per 1000. RED. W. RITCHV, Lancaster, Pa. Give credit where credit iedue — Mention E?xcbangc .re you going to take advantage of our TWO BIG NUMBERS lower Show Number ,1 Spring Trade Number Next Wee.v I Week A'ter Providence, R. I. A mean thett was called to the atten- tion of the police by one of our local florists recently. At an East Side funeral service several weeks ago the family no- ticed a young man wio was making him- self at home. One of the family in- quired what his wants were, and he re- ^plied that lie represented a local florist, and that he, was there to get the empty loxes together. The family (thought it strange, and went to call the florist hy telephone. By that time the thi«f had got away. After an inventory was taken the family found tliat they were the losers of two watdhea, a diamond ring, and a number of nieces of jewelry. The police were called in, and after several days the thief was caught, and proved to be one with a police record. The stores ai-e all showing St. Patrick Day novelties. Carna,tions still remain firm in price, and with the extra demand for the whites, next week the prices will ad- vance. Roses have dropped. Bulb stock, with the exception of Daffodils, is bring- ing good returns; the Daffodils still re- main a glut on the market. Joseph Koppleman is visiting New York and Philadelphia calling on the wholesale houses. Hazard and Pierce, of Dimond's, have moved their flower stand and now have more than double the room. A. J. Johnson, Broad st, has a house of Tomatoes that are coming into cro^i. Mr. Johnson has about 1100 plants, and intends to average one dollar per plant. King's Greemhouses, Plainfield St., were completely flooded in the storm of two weeks ago and the entire stock was a W. W. Lawson, representing the Madi- son Basketcraft Co., Madison, Ohio, was in the city on Monday. J. W. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., was also in the city Tues- day, visiting the trade. Mr. Ruppert, of CaVbone's. Boston, 'had a display of 1 askels and novelties at the Crown. W. A. B. Pawtudiet, R. I. and disagreeable weather wbictt n been equaled for a number of yeai The coal bills and other expenses for the greenhouses were very heavy. John J. Kelley, Broad St., Valley Falls, has an unusually attractive win- dow display of potted plants, consisting of Cinerarias and Primulas in the fore- ground, with a background composed of Callas and Draciena indivisa. James Moss, Lonsdale, represented the Lonsdale Botanical and Field Natural- ists' Society, at the lecture on the plant- ing and care of trees, given at the State House recently by Prof. A. B. Stene. Mrs. J. A. Staples, Main St., Woon- socket, has had an exceptionally busy week with funeral orders. C. A. K. Bridgeport, The weather has been improving dur- ing the last week, tor which the trade has been very thankful, coming in time to help bring out the Lilies, which looked as though they would not be in time for Easter. Some very fine bulbous stuff was seen in several of the windows this week. All the trade still report a large funeral trade. James E. Beach has a fine lot of Car- nations at present, though his Roses are somewhat off crop, but the propects are for a fine cut for Easter. Jas. Horan & Son had a large wedding order for this week. The decorations were to be palms, Forsythia, and Daffo- dils. Robt. Hawkins of Main st. also, re- ports a goodly number of funeral orders. John Reck & Son had another decora- tion at the University Club last week, palms and cut flowers being used. G. C. Bouton & Son are commencing to cut Sweet Peas. This crop has been somewhat late this year, owing to the cloudy weather. Their funeral orders are still quite large. Recent visitors here were Mr. Hinman of the Denny Tag Co. and.C. Comstock of Milford. who irrows large nuantities of ferns and Carnations. E. E. B. All Are Transplanted Plants Except those marked S.B.-Seed Bed Per 100 Asters, Queen of Market 30.50 Astermums. White . .50 Carnations, French. Mixed colors. 2J^-in. pots 3.00 Double Giant, Marguerite. Mixed 50 Hardy Garden. One year old after Mar. 17. 5.00 Coleus, Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and many other colors; Rooted Cuttings 75 Candytuft. Dwarf Hybrids 50 Hardy Iberis Sibirica. One year old after Mar.l7 ..,..,• 3.00 Hardy Ihefis Sibirica. Two years old after Mar. 17 6.00 Delphinium, Bella Donna. New 2.00 Bella Donna. One year old after Mar. 17 . . . 10.00 Formosum and Hybridum . 1.00 Formosum and Hybridum. One year old after Mar. 17 800 Dimorphotheca (African Dais>;) ,■■-■■■ -"^^ Heliotrope. Very large flowering and free bloomers; fragrant; dark and light colors, mixed, 2M-in. pots 3.00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Lobelia. Crystd Palace. S. B 25 Crystal Palace 35 Cardinalis. One year old after Mar. 17 5.00 Myosotls. Distinction 50 Paiustris, everblooming, hardy, one year old after Mar. 17 3.0O Matricaria. S. B 25 Matricaria ■ ■ . ■ ■ 35 Petunia. Seedlings, double transplanted 75 Ladv of Lake, double white 75 Single, large flowering, mixed 50 Rosy Morn, single pink 40 Phlox. Jubilee, mixed . .50 Subulata. Pink and white. One year old after Mar. 17 6.00 Salvia Splendens. Scarlet Dragon. Very large flowering. Beats all Salvias 75 Splendens. 2H-in- pots 2.00 Bonfire 75 Schizantbus • • ■ . .50 Stocks. Ten Weeks 50 Sweet Alyssum. Carpet of Snow and Tom Thumb 35 Verbena. Very large-flowering; mixed. S. B . . .35 Very large flowering; mixed. 50 Valeriana Officinalis. 5-in. pots. .doz. Sl.50 Officinalis, out of garden after Mar. 17 6.00 Yucca filamentosa. Three years old after Mar. 17 15.00 REINHOLD UNDRITZ, llsSs* 188 Greenleaf Ave., West New Brighton, STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK Write them you read this advt. In tlie Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE— A weekly changing market of stock calling on nearly 10,000 buyers each week. 606 The Florists' Exchange IT WILL PAY YOU TO keep in touch with the NEW CARNATION (( GORGEOUS »f SUver GUt Medal Crystal Palace, London, England November 1913. Watch k» record at Florist Qub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better »tiU, GO AND SEE IT GROWING PACIFIC STATES. MARTIN @ FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS ® SONS CO., HatboTO, Pa, PETER FISHER. Ellis. Mass. Prioe— TO TRADE ONLY ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100. $10.00. 60 @ 100 rate; per 1000. $100.00 I order filled for len than 60 cuttings and no discount frnm above price, irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for ' ' " r of the above films, and ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. 'Wateh the iquare tpttcet in thi* ad, each week"^^ i tbem jofl ra.d thl* .ilrt. la Ul. Bxchms. Princess Dagmar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS! $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 ANVARDED At tne luassacnusetts HoTtlcultural Society Boston, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, April, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carna- tion Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Domer Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling color. disseminated, any other At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show April, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best Carnations, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company 'H^"' PEERLESS PINK The New Carnation That Stands First in the Hearts of CoilserTatlve Carnation Growera The Best Dark Pink Carnation, because it produces more flowers in one season than most varieties do V ordinary varieties, PEERLESS more than doubles your profits. e edge with age. Always bright and . . . „ 1 blue o 5lem.— Medium thin, wiry, holding the flowers gracefully. !the gooa aavantaee. Habit. — ^The plants have the ideal upright growth, producing very little grass. Breaks from the base of the plant, each shoot making a rapid growth, producing flowers in a remarkably short time. One of the best keepers and shippers. We ship it to all parts of the country with good success. No other variety can equal PEERLESS PINK in productiveness. 7 blooms per plant from Sept. 1 to Jan. 1. 2000 plants produced 14,092 blooms. AH cuttings guaranteed. S12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Special Discounts on large quantities. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A.T.Pyfer,Mgr. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago, III. Give credit where credit 1b dne — Mention Exchange For Advt. of Two Coming Record Numbers SEE PAGE 616 Carnations A fine lot of Rooted Cut- tings of Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchantress and White En- chantress, $26.00 per 1000. Ready for immediate delivery Cash with order HENRY HESSION Linden Ave., cor E 49th St. FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN, N. Y. NEW ENGLAND NOTES Worcester, Mass. Local florists agree that business dur- ing the past couple of weeks has been very good. Xo shortage o£ flowers was apparent on the market, and prices were the lowest that they have been for the past month. The sal* on Violets last Saturday was very large. This flower could be bought at 40e. per hundred, and the florists, by making them up . in bunches which retailed for 25c., .50c. and $1, found an unusual demand for them. Sweet Peas are bringing 50c. per hun- dred, while the Spencer varieties can be secured for 60c. and 75c. per hundred. Rosa laevigata, a Cherokee Rose, ex- hibited by the Bayard Thayer estate of Lancaster, Mass., attracted much atten- tion of the visitors to the horticultural society's show last Thursday. This is a delicate pure white flower with yellow center. In H. F.- A. Lange's window this week there was a special showing of pot plants, such as Cinerarias, Cyclamens, Primula, Chinensis and Tulips. On these Mr. Lange placed the cards showing the prizes which he captured at the recent show. Mr. Lange also exhibited some of the finest Azaleas ever seen in 'Worces- Randall Flower Shop is having a nice run on Cecile Brunner or Sweetheart Rose. Spencer varieties of Sweet Peas are coming in fine quality and sell yerj well. I noticed in this store several kinds of Deutzia, white Lilacs, Spirtea and Genistas. Both Roses and Carnations are look- ing in first class shape at the Westboro Conservatories, P. F. Brigham, proprie- tor. The crop on Roses is increasing each day and disposal is made in Worces- ter. A stand of Carnations, raised by Mr. Brigham, captured the first prize in a hot competition. Forbes & Forbes also figured as one of the big winners of prizes. A bunch of Violets brought in second prize, as did a large open-faced basket. They also proved their Carnations to be best. Quarry Floral Co., Franklin St., re- ports a very satisfactory business dur- 17th tions at the A. O. H. Hall for th< and Polis Theater on Sunday the H. F. Littlefield of the H. F. Little-1 field Stores, Main St., is expected home; from his trip to Honolulu during the^ latter part of this week. Word from San Francisco, Cal., where M Mrs. Littlefield were enjoying them- selves. M. C. M Massachusetts Agricultural College Professor A. H. Nehrling. of the Flori- cultural Department of this college has made plans for a general enlargement of of the work of his department. For somf time past it has been found that because of the increased enrollment and the prog- ress that has been made in consequence, the present equipment is entirely inade- quate. When the addition to French Hall is completed, it is expected that the original part of the building will be given up entirely to floriculture. A reading room devoted to floricultural subjects will be installed ; a room for storage pur- poses and a work room fitted up with modern equipment will also be provided. Prof. Nehrling is also planning a com- plete re-organization of the courses, mak- ing them more specialized and profes- sional in order to fit the men for practi- cal work. This is in accordance with the example set by the University of Illinois which at its last commencement, granted the first college degree in floriculture ever given in this country. A seminar for the members of the senior class has been introduced for the discussion of spe- cial problems in advanced work. A num- ber of men are intending to take up graduate wort if the necessary facilities are provided. It is hoped that more greenhouses will be added in the near future ; with the increasing number of regular and short course students, it ia essential that the department should have more space for practical work for these students. Imported Pests C. L. Marlatt, chairman of the Federal Horticultural Board, Washington, D. C, has submitted a report on the pests col leeted by ofiicers in his department dur- ing the month of January, 1914. Atten- tion is called to the fact that one egf mass of the gipsy moth was detected oi Cedar from Japan, and a single brown- tail nest (?) has been taken on Mahalet stock from France. The European tus- sock moth {Notolophus antiqua Linn.) has been intercepted on two shipment! of Holland Rose stock, and the Orien- tal moth (Cnidocampa- flavescene. Walk.), which has an extensive distri- bution in the Orient, has been detectcb on plants from Japan. The Europear Pear scale (Epidiaspis piricoJa, Del G.) a coccid which has in recent years bfr come established in certain sections California, has been reported on p seedlings from France. CARNATIONS WHITE ENCHANTRESS, ENCHANTRESS, ROSE PINK ENCHAN- TRESS, WHITE PERFECTION, MRS. C. W. WARD $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 PETER REINBERG|?„'^^"ca'go:Tl'l: Reciprocity — Saw larch 14, 1914. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Strong and healthy Northport and Gloriosa. $30.00 per 1000. White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Victory. $25.00 per 1000. Cftih with order, ideate. FLORAL HILl GARDENS (6. F. Neipp, Prop.) CHATHAM, N. J. Rooted Cnitiags Keep your eye on Laura Weber Will be disseminated 1915. Also place your orders now for White Perfection Beacon Enchantress Mrs. JMackay and other varieties. A-1 stock at right prices. GUTTMAN © RAYNOR. Inc. 102 W. 28th Street. New York Rgciiiroi rarnatlon CutUngSioo looo nchantress $2.60 »20.00 nuto Enchantress 2.76 22.80 .:.::::.:::: 2:7s ellow PHnce J"5.^SS^?J2J°n^:5SJ?^':'k.'i:'- CARNATrONS F.NRNENSINSC*. lAFATBTTE, INDIANA SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheapiv mcDded. No tools required Pillsbury Carnatkin Staple Plitonted 1908 1000 for 11.00 postpaid I.L.PILLSBURT GALESBURO, ILL. ndvl:. In tlie Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS To make room, fine 2J4-inch Chrysolora, toman Gold, at $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. lonnaSon, $2.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings of the best commercial varieties, ksk for list of prices. TRUE sAvER PINK SNAPDRAGON looted Cuttings, $15.00 per 1000, $2.00 per 100; - ■ -■ 135.00 per idoo. "■ Cash, please. lUDOtF NAGEl. 515 S.iWelt End Ave.. lANCASTIR.PII. Glvecredit wlierecredit is due — Mention Excbapge ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Ready now to July 1. Selected Stock. Reasonable prices. Varieties and prices will be idvertised later. 1 have 60,000 stock plants IrthuT Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. SHAMROCK In One, Two and Four-inch Pots and Pipes. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th Street BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange -Our Advertising Columns- Read for Profit! Use for Results! The Florists' Exchange CARNATION CUTTINGS 607 For Immediate Delivery COMMODORE $6.00 $50,00 NORTHPORT 6-00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3,00 25.00 BEACON 3.00 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2,50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.60 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Write for Price List C JOLIET. ILL. Beelproclty— 8»w It Id tlif gicb»n«» THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Manufacturers ol Self-tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (PATENTED) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA Middle Atlantic States Pittsburgh, Pa. Notes and Prices The bad w€flither prevailing for weeks bus had the effect of holding up prices on cut flowers, and even though the Lenten season is on, stock is not too abundant. Roses are of good qualiity at from 5c. up. Carnations 2c. each, good flowers 3c. and -Ic. Lilies are coming in a little stronger, both longiflorum and it'allas. Bulbous stock, such as single and double Narcissus and TuliiK, range from :;5c. up. N'ice Snap- dragon brings at retail from $2 per doz. sprays upward. In pot plants, Hya- cinths, Tulips, and Von Sion Naj-cissus and Primulas are offered, but go slowly on account of the cold weather. It is still snowing, a'nd' continually below the freezing point ; the snowfall is now close on "ft. for the Winter, and some to come which will go way beyond past records. J. J. Goudy, of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, and J. Dilloff, of Schloss Bros., New York, were visitors the past D.F. Ludwig, of the E. C. Ludwig Floral Co., is improving slowly, and is now able to see visitors but it will be sev- era Iweeks ere he can leave the hospital. Fred Burki, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., who, with his son left a few weeks ago on a western tour, was last heard from at Losi Angeles. A building permit \vas issued to H. .T. Heinz, for an additional greenhouse to his already extensive conservatory, to cost $1500. Club Meeting The March meeting of the Flo- rists' Club, held at the Fort Pitt Hotel, was well attended. Pres. N. JloCallum presided. Two members were proposed, and one elected, the latter, a lady, the second one ever elected by the club. A. Frischkorn, of the auditing committee, reported' the books in good shape. The secretary's .salary was made the same as last year. It was decided' to give a din- ner at 'the next meeting of the club in April. On accouttt of the inclement weather and no train service E&st for were a fine bunch of Killarney Brilliant from the Pennock-Jileehan 'Co. T. D. Tj-ler .showed a new orchid, Odontioda, bred by Chas. D. Armstrong of Sewick- ley, president of the Armstrong Cork Co. A nice lot of Cinerarias and Primula.^ were shown. Carl Bocherer of Dinmont ll,,si.ii:il ~li..«-'i s.ime god cut Tulips all,] '. I . '■ ' k. inch>ding novelties ,,r J •,.■■' MLigeshall, of the Car- II, .^i. ih- , ,, . _.,,,' a talk, illustraited will, l„m, ;!, ^:i,|,-. K. C. R. Ready Now for Immediate Delivery 50,000 PHILADELPHIA PINK ROOTED CUTTINGS To keep pace with the demand for this magnificent variety we have put four growers on the job of rooting the cut- tings, and are thus well prepared to fill all orders at short notice. "Winner of the Sweepstake Prize, the Silver Cup and the S.A. F. Bronze Medal at the Cleveland Show of the American Carnation Society, Strong Rooted Cuttings Guaranteed $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rate Do not hesitate to invest in the Philadelphia Pink. It is a money maker. S. S. SKIDELSKY (Sb CO. 1218 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 500,000 CARNATIONS Wa are devoting our v arc growB coot and tor cu •troDgMC and far auperior t n wm be filled withthe \ I the productbn of Rooted Carnation Cuttings.^ Our stock plants Experience proves that cuttings grown from this kind of stock are ken from Qoweriag plants. You can be sure that orders placed with 100 1000 93.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 Enchantr^u. Pure white. - * Roaepink. rd. F^.. 5 per cent- discount SMITH & aANJVETT, Dorothy Gordon Qene-va, .$3.00 »2S.00 . 3.00 2S.00 . 4.00 3S.0O . 4.00 35.00 608 The Florists' Exchange IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, Ready for; immediate sliipment BROOKLYN, N. Y. Prince D'Arenberg Per 100 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL 812.00 MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER 12.00 SUNBURST 12.00 Doesn AARON WARD JIO.OO HILLINGDON 10.00 JONK.HEER J. L. MOCK, from out- side, small 15.00 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS .00 S50.00 ALMA WARD S3.00 $25 .00 50.00 WHITE WONDER 3 00 25 .00 40.00 WHITE PERFECTION. ... 3 00 25 .00 40.00 1 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25, .00 40.00 I BEACON 3 00 25 ,00 25.00 i ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25, I n I C IRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA. S15.00 per 100. ■ ■♦■'^ MADAME CHEREAU, MADONNA. SlO.OOper lOO. WASHINGTON FLORISTS' CO., Alexandria, Va. J. LOUIS LOOSE. Pres. The Queen of Flowers-The ROSE * MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. Own root, SlO.OOjper 100; S90.00 Jper 1000; grafted," S17.00J per J100;| $150.00 per 1000. MY MARYLAND. er 100; S70.00 per lOi KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR- NEY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and ' " "per 100; about March 15th. J. L. DILLON, .-. Bloomsbnrg, Pa. Verbena Cuttings and Yerl)ena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of^your colors. For description and prices send for drcuJar. ♦J. L. DILLON. - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania New Red Rose FRANCIS SCOTT KEY named red seedling. Flowers large, to very large, on long stiff stems, opening to a high center; a hardy and easy grower. Stock limited; plants ready in March and April. Strong plants, own roots, 2i^-inch pots, $30.00 per 100; $7.00 for 12; $12.00 for 25. Cash with an order. JOHN COOK 318 N. Charles Street BALTIMORE, MD. Chrysanthemums Have you heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all, ready for immediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, N.J. ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Young Grafted Rose Plants MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER, 2M-in. pots $r2.00 CECILE BRUNNER. 2i^-in. pots 12.00 CECILE BRUNNER. Own roots. $60.00 per 1000 8.00 RHEA REID. Grafted 10.00 PINK AND WHITE KILLARNEY. Grafted 10.00 BULGARIA. Grafted 10.00 RICHMOND. Grafted 10.00 Our plants are all grafted on selected English Manetti and are first-class in every way. Ready for delivery March 15th. BASSETT 6v WASHBURN Office: 131 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Your offerings to the Trade should be in Our Two Record Issues Next Week I Week After flower Show Number | Spring Trade Number Syracuse, N. Y. Notes The florists would have a very hard time of it were it not that funeral work still keeps very heavy, so much so in fact that large orders have to be sent to the wholesalers, as the supply of home grown stock is far short of the demand. There have been more orders for floral palls or blankets than ever before. White Carnations and Violets are the favorite flowers, although in the more expensive ones Am. Beauty Roses and orchids are seen. Silliman Bros, have given up their store on W. Onondaga st. and will, in future, conduct their business at the greenhouses on -Roberts ave. Alfred Burt has the best Hyacinths and Primula obconica the writer has seen this year. The following florists have been placed on the committee for the Spring display week: H. McCarthy, P. R. Quinlan's son-in-law ; W. E. Day of the W. E. Day Co., Chester Harris and M. Keinan. Should the weather prove favorable, doubtless thousands of visitors will be at- tracted to the city. G. R. Brown has just completed a range of greenhouses on McAllister ave., costing $5000. For the present they will be used for growing vegetables. Gus Bartholome has everything in splendid shape, so much so that one can hardly realize we have had a dull day this Winter. The Carnation houses are looking fine and promise a big Easter crop. A large block of Dracsna indivisa in all sizes is grand. $3000 for Trees Mayor Will is holding up an ap- propriation of $3000 for trees and shrubs for the parks and streets, claiming that they must be bought by contract, as an ordinance forbids any city department from purchasing any supplies over $200 unless by contract. Papers were this week filed incorpor- ating the Pierce Christian Floral Co.; the capital stock is given as $10,000. The incorporators are Harold S. Pierce, Harold H. and Louis B. Will, Daniel F. Leeby, and Thomas J. Christian. The three first named are sons of prominent business men of the city. The store is large and roomy, with quite a large win- dow. aSEording a good opportunity for a splendid display. The New York State Fair Commission has consented to allow the Boys' Club of the city the use of two acres of ground for gardening purposes which will form one of the attractions at the next fair. H. Y. EXTRA CHOICE HELD GROWN ROSES POTlfD 4-lncli ON OWN ROOT Planted one-year-old; grown one season in field; dug and potted in fall 1913; win- tered in cool houses; prime condition to re- spond quickly in pot, bench or field. 250 at 1000 rate; 25 at 100 rate. Baltimore Belle, pin Bordeaux, red Debutante, pink ... . Dorothy Perkins, pir i of China, pink 1.00 8.00 Flower ol Fairfield, (Ever- blooming Crimson Rambler). 1.20 10.00 9O.0 Graf Zeppelin, red 1.20 10.00 90.0 Grevllle, (Seven Sisters), pink. 1.00 8.00 70.0 Lady Gay, . _ Mary Washington, Whit Philadelphia C ' Prairie Queen, pink. .. Russel's Cottage, red. Sweetheart, pink Tennessee Belle, pink 1.00 Veilchenblau (Blue Rambler) 1.20 White Dorothy Perkins 1.20 Vrita for our Wholesale Llat lOOO Aores W. & T. SMITH COMPANY. Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples, Norway Spruce, Asparagus and Rhubarb Roots. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, Robbinsville,N.J. 200,000 PRIVET 20,000—12 to 18 inch 2,000—5 to 6 feet 30,000—18 to 24 inch 4,000—6 to 8 feet, light 87,C0C— 2 to 3 feet 2,000-6 to 8 feet, heavy 50,000—3 to 4 feet 500—8 to 9 feet, heavy 5,000—4 to 5 feet 50-6 to 8 ft. by 6 to 8 ft. See our advertisement of February 14th, page 365 The Elizabeth Nursery Co., ELIZABETH. New Jersey Nortliern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Pr,ces Reasonahh. Wholesale Trade List for tie Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. Give credit where credit is due — MePtlon Exchange Otto tieinecken Horticultural Agency WhltehaU Bldg. 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Bole Americas Representative of: J. HeiBs Sons, Halstenbek (Gennany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Nenbert, Wandsbek (Germany) LUy of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Keillielz, Qaedlinbnr^ (Gennany) High Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (HoUand) Wholesale Bulb Grower, Specialty Hyacinths P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE 1 mention the Exchange > HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, aa BRONS, AZALEAS, PALMS, HC. WRITE FOR PRICES Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange Evergreens FOR ROCKERIES H. den Ouden ©Son Boskoop, Holland DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Tall and Spring Siiipmenfs VaUey Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grada. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc.. from Belgium. Bettonia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop. Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenboacb, HolUnd. Fruit and Omamental Stocks from France. EnftUsh Manettl, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raflla. Red Star and three other brands. 17 Murray St. HOUSE NEW YORK advt. In the Exchange MOON'S SHADE TREES For Street and Avenue Planting HHERE are Real Estate Improvements in your town that will require shade trees, and there are Park Commissions and Shade Tree Com- missioners who likely shall also buy. Just the sort of trees they will require for this kind of planting will be found in our Nurseries in abun- dance. Norway Maples, American Elms, European Lindens, and Oriental Planes are but four of the suitable kinds. We have these in large quantities with straight trunks, heavy heads and vigorous roots. Prices of all these trees will be gladly fur- nished upon application, or can be had from our wholesale list, which will be mailed to Florists of reliable standing. '"/, Tfie ^Wtn. H. Moon Com Nursery Place 2>i pany MorrisviIlePa. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: Room "H." 21 South 12th Street BEFORE YOU PURCHASE Send us your list of and we will quote you interesting prices We offer the most complete line of Fancy and Native EVERGREENS, HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, SHADE TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES and FRUITS, in small lots or by the thousand, and in the usual " High Grade Quality " IT IS NO TROUBLE TO QUOTE YOU Reciprocity — Saw 1 The Florists' Exchange 611 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. Pilkincton, Portland, Ore.; vice- president, Henby B. Chase, Chase, Ala.; secretary, John Hau.. Rochester, N. Y.; treasurer, Peter ; YoONCEBS, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- l tion wiU be held in aeveUnd, O.. June 24 to 25, 1914. Imus Prunus Pissardi {Subject of this week's illustration) rllE purple, or blood-leaved Plum, as Prunus Pis- sardi (or Prunus cerasifera atropurpurea) is railed, is a very valuable one to the landscape rdeniT. There were many blood leaved trees and rubs available before the advent of this, but there is ,t one of them that holds its purple color the whole through as this one does. The purple Beech as not, neither does the purple Birch nor the purple izel, while in this purple Plum there is something that purple from the opening of the season until its close, len it is neither shrub nor tree — at least it can be so own as to represent either one. The one photo- aphed is a good representative of it in lat may be called its natural state; a shy shriib or small tree, as one may choose call it. As the beauty of all these blood ived specimens lies in their foliage, chiefly suggests the growing of them in rich soil, d also that they be pruned in well every )ring, as both these things promote strong oots and large leaves. This purple Plum iginated in a Persian garden, but it is pposed to be a variety of one of our tive wild Plums. It bears the usual white iwers of all Plum trees and its fruit is lall, round, and of a reddish purple, very eet when quite ripe. Its propagation is e same as all Plums, by budding or graft- common Myrobalan stock. Corky barked trees are always interesting, attracting attention by their curious winged anches, hence it is that nurserymen find steady demand for these trees. There ! almost two dozen species of Elms native :re, among which are two famous for their less. These are the Ulmus racemosa U. alata; racemosa is a Northern ;s, while alata is a Southern one. general characteristics racemosa dif nainly in its corkiness. In other re- lects, foliage, height and habit of growth, ve that it is rarely of a drooping outhne, ich as specimens of Americana are often, differs but little from it. But when in )wer it may be distinguished by those of LCemosa, being in slender, pendulous LCemes, while those of Americana are in ose clusters. So far as observed, all trees : racemosa are corky. Should it be that ledlings from it vary, some being without )rky growth, as occurs in some other corky ees — the Sweet Gum and Bur Oak, for in- ance — the difference in the way the flowers ■e borne would distinguish them. This Elm known as Cork Elm and Rock Elm, but hy the latter name is not apparent, as all ttthorities give low ground as its habitat hough apparently much more numerous in le Eastern States than elsewhere, it extends ■cm Canada to far West, but often in quite nail numbers. In common with all our native Elms it flowers the first ing in Spring, its seeds ripening in a few weeks. These ust be sown at once, as they lose their germinative )wer soon. When sown early the seeds sprout at once, aking good sized seedlings by Fall, so it compensates le to be on the alert in securing the seeds before they low away from the trees. ._ .. If any collection lacks Xanthoceras X K*« V sorbifolia, this subject should be irub, possessing features differing from any other. It a large growing shrub, attaining to 10ft. or more in me, and when grown to a single shoot, instead of being 1 bushy form, it could take its place as a small tree, character well suited to it by reason of its rather stout ranches. Its flowers are borne in racemes, often partly drooping, hey are nearly an inch across, white, with an orange lotch at the base of each petal. It usually flowers reely, about the time Lilacs are failing in Spring, and 3 it is quite unlike any other hardy shrub, it attracts reat attention then. Its specific name, sorbifolia, is ell applied, as its foliage closely resembles the Sorbus, eing of a compound nature, consisting of about a dozen laflets. What adds to its interest is that though nothing ) far described resembles the Horse Chestnut, it is 1 the same order of plants. This is shown later in the :ason when its seeds are perfected. These, in both ;eds and husks, are just like those of the Horse Chest- nut, and because of this has caused suprise in many persons not acquainted with its botanical relationship. The seeds must be sown at once if the stock is to be increased, as they soon lose vitaUty if allowed to become dry. Though untried by the writer, it is very Ukely it could be grafted on the Horse Chestnut with success, which would permit of a rapid increase. _,. Under the above title the Pathfinder Uisappear- Magazine says: "Plants, as weU as ani- ing Trees ^^i^^ ^^^ become extinct even after they have been quite widely distributed over the earth. The Western Ironwood, which is now confined to a few small islands off the Southern California coast, is said to be the rarest plant now found in America. Another very rare species is the Torrey Pine, which is found only on a short strip of coast near San Diego, and which is the nearest to extinction of any American Pine. Climatic changes will probably ere long force these rare species out of existence, though they were once quite abundant." What is said of the Torrey Pine, Pinus Torreyana is true, inasmuch as it refers to its wild growth, but it is not rare to find it in cultivation, as its seeds have been distributed for years, and can still be had by applying to dealers in tree seeds. As to the "Ironwood," as there are no less than eleven trees in this country bearing this common name it can only be surmised that the one meant is the Olneya tesota, a Mexican tree, which extends itself to Southern Califor- nia as well. It is closely allied to the Robinia, or Locust, and it seems not to be uncommon. Still, this may not be the Ironwood the Pathfinder refers to. The rarest native tree in a wild state is probably Gor- donia pubescens. This has never been known except in one locality in Georgia and for years it has not been seen there, though it still may reward some one some day who may be looking for it. It is not altogether lost to cultivation, however, there being a few nice trees of it about Philadelphia, as there may be elsewhere. The preservation of damaged trees by operating on their decay- ing wounds is now well understood by many who now make a business of such work; and it is a pleasure to see many old trees with their wounds filled up level with their bark, with new growth overlap- ping the material used in the filling. The process of filling is simply on the same lines as a dentist fills a tooth. The cavity is cleaned out, an antiseptic appUed to prevent further decay, then the hole filled with some substance that, by preservation, will accomplish the same purpose. It was a commendable undertaking on the part of those who first attempted the treating of trees on the same principles, but those who led in the movement were, many of them, unaware of the importance of scraping out every bit of decaying substance and applying some antiseptic before filling in the cement. Because of this, decay was still going on behind the cement, though, lack- ing air, it proceeded slowly. At the present time those who are successful clean out thoroughly every particle of decayed wood, then wash or spray the interior with an antiseptic, such as two per cent, solution of formalin, then paint the whole surface with any ordinary paint, finishing by filling the cavity with any kind of cement. The cement should not extend to the old outer bark, but end at the inner bark, so that as new bark is made in Summer, it commences to extend at once over the cement from all sides, instead of having to make an outward ■ growth of an inch or more before it reaches the face of the cement. There are firms now who undertake to do the work of fiUing up the holes in trees in connection with other gardening work, and as they have tools and materials on hand to do it properly, it is often more economical to epaploy them than to do it oneself. Among the Ce- Cephalotaxus pedun- phalotaxus C. culata fastigiata Fortunei is the most common, forming a spreading bush of much beauty, and being of a hardy nature takes the place of the Yew and the Tor- reya where these two are not hardy. In C. pedunculata fastigiata there is a hardy evergreen of much beauty, and one differ- ing from nearly all others in habit of growth. It more nearly approaches the Irish Yew in appearance than any other hardy evergreen, yet is quite readily dis- tinguished from it by those familiar with such subjects. Though of quite fastigiate growth it makes a dense bushy outline from the start, and is more narrowed at the base than the Yew, and then foliage is heavier throughout as well as the branches. The foUage is of the darkest green color, and the bush itself is hardier than that of the Yew, The Cephalotaxus, Yew, and Torreya, while differing in botanical character, do not differ greatly in appearance, and it is only from familiarity with the various kinds that one can say to which certain sorts be- long. There are little variations in the veins of the leaves and other minor parts of value in deciding sometimes, but to a novice they are always a puzzle. But Ce- phalotaxus pedunculata fastigiata, sometimes known as Podocarpus Koraiana, is not likely to be confounded with any other evergreen excepting the Irish Yew, and this likeness is mostly in its fastigiate growth^ for in briskness and general sturdiness of appearance it need not be confounded with it. It is so unlike any other hardy evergreen, and of such a lustrous green color that there is no other one could as well take its place where a small evergreen is required. It makes but 5ft. to 6ft. of height after many years' planting. r- 1*1. • Our florists who interest themselves in Sh 11 n"* "''^ various plants supposed to be useful ^ ""^ for decorative purposes, often receive from California sprays of a shrub called Salal. This is Gaultheria Shallon, its common name, Salal, being the Indian name for the plant. Nearly everybody familiar with the contents of fruit stands along our streets in Autumn knows the tea berries as they are called. These are the berries of the little evergreen plant called Winter-Green, and botanically, it is Gaultheria procum- bens, a pretty little plant for rockeries. G. Shallon is found from British Columbia to California, growing in masses, usually making a low shrub, 1ft. to 2ft. high. Those familiar with Andromeda Mariana, as it grows with us, would find it represented in this Gaultheria to some extent. The shoots are somewhat angular. 612 The Florists' Exchange I Planting Season of Trees I I and Shrubs I j By JOSEPH MEEHAN | WITH the near approach of Spring and the closing of the cold of Winter, work in the garden is suggested to us all, and it is welcome, the change adding to the pleasure of everyone. The proper time to plant has been, and will always be, a disputed ques- tion. The fact that trees of all kinds can be trans- planted at any time of the year, with proper care, is undisputed; then the point to consider is when can it be done with the least risk and labor? Whether Spring or Fall is the better season depends on the character of the seasons as they come. Both are good, and with care no one need fear to plant at either season. Just now we need only consider Spring. In a few weeks everyone should be busy planting, in fact in the Southern States the planters are already in the midst of it. Spring Planting This work commences with the end of freezing weather and the drying of the soil should it be very wet. In many States, April is the busy planting month, but many are enabled to be active in March. As soon as frost is out of the ground it can be done, but often the soil is very soggy at the time, preventing the close contact of root and soil, which is one of the essentials of good planting. It is advocated by many that deciduous stock should be planted before evergreens. While the writer believes that both prefer early planting, there is this to be said in favor of setting the deciduous stock first, that as a rule they push into leaf in advance of those of ever- green character, therefore the latter can be well handled last. Some of the deciduous stock too, is most impatient to commence growth. Take the Weep- ing Willow, the Larch and the Japanese Snowball as examples. They demand the very earliest planting, and if this is accorded to them, they are among the surest to grow, but if it is deferred until they have made foliage, they are uncertain. These and other reasons urge on all of us to commence the work at the earliest opportimity. not a garden, large or small, in which there is not planting of some sort to do. Even in places well filled with trees and shrubs there are shiftings of the plants, often to advantage, if only for the sake of change. It does away with the sameness of grounds to alter the arrangements a little, perhaps planting to open, or to close a view, or to give shade in some par- ticular spot, and there is always interest in such work. Large and Small Trees Whether to plant large or small trees and shrubs is worthy of consideration. Without doubt small ones are safer, and then there is the pleasure derived from watchiiisf their grnwth from year to year. On the other hand it is sometimes the case that new grounds to be planted find the proprietor getting along in years, precluding the likehhood of his having the pleasure of watching small trees grow, and who prefers to have tlie grounds of a more finished appearance at once. This is when larger stock should be planted; and with the knowledge and facilities now to be had of how to succeed with large trees, no one need hesitate to plant them. The Size desired is there, and so quick growth is not so material as it would be were small sized stock used in the planting. Many of us are familiar with grounds now well stocked with ornamental trees which were open fields but a few years before, and which, to those unacquainted with the facts, appear to have been laid out years ago. Setting Out Nursery Stock To the^ nurseryman and the florist, the planting of stock for future sales is a matter of great importance. One of the first operations should be the setting out of cuttings that were made indoors through the Winter. These should be set close together, in rows, in a situa- tion free from the full glare of the sun if possible, though if the surface of the ground be weU mulched after the cuttings are set, the position is not so material. Next to these cuttings any quite small plants should have the next attention in order that they may get root- hold before the hot days of Summer reach them, and these and all small plants thrive much better if mulched after they are planted. These cuttings and small plants referred to are usually some that have been indoors, or under cover outside, consequently demand the extra care suggested. The transplanting of nursery stock from one position to another to render its safety assured in later trans- planting when sold, is something of much future satis- faction. Such frequently transplanted stock is prac- tically bound to live when sold, which makes a perma- nent customer of the one who buys it. Lifting and Potting Shrubs and Vines Another line of planting is that of lifting and potting a collection of shrubs and vines for Summer sales. It has long been the custom to have vines in pots f(>r the purpose, but to have shrubs on hand in the same way is not usual. Yet every one in the trade must have had the experience of a call for such stock so late in Spring as to make the survival of the plants, if dug then, questionable. Then it is that, failing to have the whole nursery to chose from, the stock in pots will be taken, even though the subjects are not just the kind that would have been selected could they have been dug from the ground. It is often the case that some tree or shrub is selected from the nursery because it is backward, though it may not be the kind preferred. A selection of vines, shrubs and small trees in pots has been found a very profitable operation by those in the trade who have followed it. How to Plant Properly Regarding the actual operation of planting, the close contact of roots and soil is most essential. This is Our photograph is iihat of the members of the! German Gardeners' Club of New Orleans, the member- ship of which consists of 25 men. The president is Paul Abele; vice-president, Henry Kraack; treasurer, John Rinck; secretary, A. V. Damerau. The photograph itself was taken in Audubon Park, New Orleans. Banana plant, uMusa Cavendishu) in fruit {PhotOffra/phed at Bermuda in October) why planting when the soil is wet, is not well, should be rather dry than wet, so that it can be fili in around the roots, filling up all crevices completfi Sandy soil, or sand itself, is excellent for it. Use only until the roots are all well covered, then take ' usual soil for the rest of the filling in. The rammi in of the soil when planting is for the same purpo The laborer who assists in the planting of a tree " '" the pounding down of the soil is to hold the tree place. So it is, partly, but unless the soil is well sett around the roots the "holding of the tree in place woi be of no use. In Summer planting, watering at the time is alwc of use, as, in placing the water within the easy t< of the roots, it is a direct help, and the soaking d of it carries the sand or fine soil in close contact the roots. In Spring the soil usually contains all t water required, and so one seldom thinks of wat but without doubt, if used to carry the soil close to ' roots it would often be a distinct gain, especially in case of trees with large, thick roots, which are not es surrounded with soil in any other way. Pruning is Necessary, too The pruning of the roots and branches of trees shrubs is an important matter. AH the roots nati ga-se them should be preserved in digging, as possible, cutting off to a smooth surface all that lured in the digging. These roots absorb moistur their surfaces at all seasons, and in this way are help; when fibres are absent. It is this that sustains trees until fibres form, and even then they still he The pruning of the branches can be done to advanta at the same time, perhaps cutting out many weak or entirely, shortening in others, and especially those tl are out of shape. " It is beneficial to the tree ir ways besides that of aiding in a successful transplanti which is the chief object at the time. Applying pruning to evergreens requires mor One cannot prune these as he can deciduous ones, i if cut below their live foliage, many of them will break afresh. Branches may be cut out entirely desirable, but as aforesaid, do not cut them back their live foliage. Later on, apart from anything nected with transplanting, the pinching of their gro' ing points in Spring will afford a means of shapi In connection with transplanting, root pruning advance is a great help. A year or two ahead, the tl is dug around at a little distance from the trunk,,;,;t roots severed that are met with, then the hole filled and then when dug a year or two later it will hs a number of small roots in" the place of every one th was cut off. Very large trees are rendered safe- transplant in this way. The Florists' Exchange 613 Impelopsis Veitchii h, well rooted stock. to 18-inch, well rooted stock 2.1 California Privet to 3 feet, extra fine $3.00 » 4 feet, big bunches. 6.00 OS. H. BLACK, SON & CO. AH Nurserymen eedsmen and Florists Wishing to do business with Europe should send for the * Horticultural Advertiser" ThiB 18 The British Trade Paper being read sekly by all Horticultural traders. It is also ken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. mual subscription to cover cost ol postage. 75 nu. Monej; orders payable at Lowdham, Notts I the H.,A. is a purely trade medium applicants puld, with the subscriptions, send a copy ol eir catalogue or other evidence that they belong the nursery or seed trades. Address editors of the "H. A." hiilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts. European Agents for THE AMERICAN CARNATION Mutual Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange MNGE&VANGROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP. HOLLAND ardy Nursery Stock, Such as H. P. ROSES' HODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, UXUS, CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEONIES Etc. Ask for catalog. ^111 help all around If yon mention the Exchange EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS and TRANSPLANTS For lining out. teedUngs. $2.25 to $3.50 per 1000. 'ransplants. 6.00 to 10.00 per 1000. TREE SEEDS he.North-fastern forestry Co. *=£1?,5n?' Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Evergreens Suitable for Tubs IIRAM T. JONES, ELIZABETH, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bxchuig. Buxton's KHIamey Pink Snapdragon For want of room we offer to the trade our unsurpassed strain of light pink Snapdragon, not only in Plants, but also in good, strong, well-Rooted Cuttings. Strong Plants, from pots, $35.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings, $18.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. We guarantee this strain the equal of any for production, color, stem, and all other qualifications of a first-class Snapdragon. G. E. BUXTON Nashua. N. H. CRAIG QUALITV Our Stock of Easter Specialties is larger and even finer than we have ever offered Lilies^ Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Hydrangeas, Valley, Roses, Spiraeas, Genistas, Daisies All timed to the minute. Grown cool, insure perfect satisfaction to the buyer. Catalogue now ready WATCH FOR FULL PAGE AD. IN NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE Or^HirOT ^T> Alf2 ^C\ 4900 Market street l\%JJLjJLrK 1 ^KAlVJ l^VJ., PHILADELPHIA, PA. in the Exchange Ornamental Trees From Harrisons' I Silver and Norway Maples, ■ Planes, Poplars, Oaks and other I deciduous trees; Kosters and Colo- I rado Blue Spruce, Firs, Junipers, I in large transplanted sizes. I Get our latest Wholesale Book- • I let, which gives fuU list, with I • prices. | Harrisons* Nurseries Box A98. Berlin, Md. help i Write them yon read tbl« adTt. In the Exchange Greenhouses Destroyed The side hill range of greenhouses, consisting of seven houses each 25£t. x 200ft. of John Wilson of Short Hills, N. J., went down on Sunday evening, March 1, at about seven o'clock under the weight of snow and force of wind. These houses were built on the ridge and gutter plan. The roof went off the upper house first, and its added weight carried away the next, and so on down to the lowest house of the range. The force of the debris also cut the chimney of the heating plant off about in the middle, and the upper half jumped, as it were, down The houses oJ this range were filled with Smilax, Asparagus, Carnations and- Roses. The houses and stock were en- tirely destroyed, the loss on the former being estimated at $25,000, and on the latter about $2500. Much sympathy is expressed everywhere among the craft, both growers and wholesalers, for Mr. Wilson in his large and sudden loss. During the blizzard on Sunday even- ing, March 1, H. J. Rolfe's Greenhouses were damaged. The wind blew down the telephone wires on the roof of two of the houses and broke enough glass to let the snow and cold in. A house 20ft. X 110ft., planted with Sweet Peas, and containing some Gladiolus, Snapdragon and Tomato seedling. The Keystone Telephone Co. of Philadelphia will make good the damage. J. Murray Bassett is around again after an attack of pneumonia. H. J.ROLFE, Hammonton, N. J. Batawa, N. Y. Seth Noey, a florist of Darien, who is wintering in Florida, gives a splendid ac- count of the successes and failures of frait growing there in the issue of the nailv News of this place, March 2. It is written in Mr. Noey's humorous style. To anyone thinking of locating in Florida we would suggest that they procure the above mentioned article, which is edu- cational and entertaining. Mrs. Louis Weigel is confined to her home bv typhoid fever; she contracted it by caring for her nieces, the Misses Casey. It is hoped that Mis. Weigel will soon be able to be with her friends again. Abthub a. Kebohhoff. HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE A splendid, large white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3,000 fine plants in 2J^-in. pots at $5.00 the 100; $45.00 the 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES TREES, SHRUBS, W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL PINE STOCK of RHODODENDRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDA8 Price Uat FRAMINGHAM. MASS. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, (XEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland U 'CHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boskoop, Hollafld ■ V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. We are in a Position %rJ^??aTwin be deddediy attractive to anyone who is BUTINQ TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything Jrom Norway Spruce to the finer varieties of Evergieene, send in your Ust> and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City Oregon Rose Bushes : Miciiciscn^& Co HYDRANGEA^OTAKSA For Pots, Tubs and Outside Planting 35c., 50c., 7Sc. HARDY PERENNIALS Mountain View Floral Co. ''g^i^^ Naarden, HOLLAND I Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on application. American address: c/o MAITUS & WAR[, 14 Stone Street, New rork City ijljtucRy oiamru. bcerhseP/ &» VflRIETV DEVOTEDja >^ iErWTlFUL— FLOWER <|lt ^^r^ _ JtiJNTS SOLD CORR^ i< WCITED Hiirs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in Urge And imall ahu» Price List now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co., Idc.dwSSe^ill. LarftMt Grower* io Amexica FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE %%\^S A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 2 Duane St.. New York 614 Trade List Plants from 2M-in. pots, S3.00 P?r IO^Vt ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, ROSE GERANI- UMS, rVY GERANIUMS, FICUS repens, VARIEGATED VINCAS, ALVSSUM double, AGERATUM dwarf, ARTILLERY PLANT, GERMAN IVY, TRADESCANTIA. Plants from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per-J 100 PARIS DAISIES, White and .Yellow ENG- LISH IVY, GERMAN IVY, HELIOTROPES (dark blue), SMILAX, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-iii. pots, $2.00 cfEMATIS Paniculata Seedlings. 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Stock plants, dormant. $1.50 EiSgLISH IVY. Strong, 4-m. pots, 10c. each. ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SOIL $1.00 per 100 SALVIA Bonfire, FUCHSIAS, CUPHEAS; GERMAN IVY, ARTILLERY PLANT, STE- VIAS, VARIEGATED VINCAS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS: Polly Rose, Advance, Diana, White Cloud, Pacific Supreme, Golden Glow, BonnafEon. CCICCI C 11th and Westmoreland Sts., . ClOtLt, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity— Saw It in the Exchange Rooted4 Chrysanthemum CUTTINGS C^so^or...^-:'''?!.'^.^. 1^50 $1^ YeUowEaton 1.60 12.60 Wells' Late Pink 1.60 12.60 Glenvlew 1.60 12.60 BonnaSon 1.25 10.00 Jeannie Nonln 1.26 10.00 H.W. RIeman. Best December Yel- low. Same type and as good as Bonnaffon. Season Dec. 5 to 16. . $1.00 per doz. 6.00 60.00 Stonewall Jackson. Good Decem- ber White to grow for sprays. Season Dec. 1 to 20 $1.00 per doz. 6.00 60.00 KRAMER BROS., Fariiiingdale,N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange 'MUM ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 1000 Polly $1.60 $12.50 400 Yellow Frost 12.60 600 Advance 12.50 600 Early Snow 12.60 300 HaUiday 12.60 1000 White Bonnaflon 12.50 600 Unaka 12.50 400 Supreme 12.60 1000 Enguehard 1.75 15.00 1000 Roman Gold 1.75 16.00 1000 Chas. Razer 1.75 16.00 1000 WeUs' Late Pink 1.75 15.00 600 Chadwlck 1.76 15.00 600 DoUy Dimple 1.75 15.00 600 Chrysolora 1.76 15.00 Ready after March 1st. OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES J. H. GUSHING, Prop. Ouldnick, R. I. Reciprocity — Saw It in t '. E:iChaDge Good, strong rooted COUEUS VerschafEeltii, Golden Queen, Sunset and America. S5.00 per 1000. JOHN COOMBS, HARTFORD, CONN. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange g>e\t FI16 Red and Yellow only, ready ^^WLCUa March 15th, (6.00 per 1000, SNAPDRAGONS. Separate colors, pot plants ready March 16th. Giant at $2.50 and semi- dwarf at $2.00 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire. Ready March Ist. pot plants, $2.00 per 100. Ready now. $25.00 per 1000. Ready now, $16.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. PEGONIA VERNON |.?^"^^^iS6 ENGLISH IVY S-in., $3.00 per lOO PRIVET CUTTINGS ?o'oo"^ -^ All orders filled promptly W.E.KING, LITTLE SILVER, N.J. Reciprocity — Saw it In t GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM jlants, 2-m., S2.00 pei 100. a. Good, strong, ready for per 100. Ertragoi DRACAEN LOTINUS.'"'pink'"andrYeirow. 2-in., $2.00 The Florists' Exchange MARGUERITE Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS ^igSI\\^^ Olean,N.Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange U/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR little A Few Hours in the Palm House Can. be Profitably Spent Now Considerable good can be accomplished at present by spending a little time m the palm house. The palm house of the retail grower usually contains not only palms, but the ferns and other decora- tive stock is kept here, and often many other plants requiring a little higher temperature than the Carnations or the average bedding stock needs. Nearly all of the palms which have been used all Winter for decorative purposes need to be gone over; the man who can handle a pair of scissors to advantage is valu- able in order to get a large Kentia leaf which is in good shape other than for having a dozen bad tips. There is one way of disposing of this trouble, that le, to make a cut straight across the leaf, but that looks as bad as the brown or yellow one-inch long tip. But when the leaf is trimmed back properly, the plant is just as good as ever for decorating with. Surely a good sized leaf on a large Kentia is far too valuable to be cut ott on account of a few bad tips? Take off a day with a good helper. Here we have a couple of fine Lantanas with cracked pots ; they ought to get new ones. Here is a good PhcEnix, which in spite of having been used all Winter from one decoration to another, has kept on form- ing new roots and has pushed its way Sin. above the pot. A shift wiU fix this. A half dozen of Kentias have, through rough handling, lost half of the soil in the pots; they ought to have had at- tention the last time they were brought home, but everybody was in such hurry to go home for supper that it was not thought worth while bothering with. Then there are a number of Areeas ab- solutely no earthly use; your time and space are far too valuable to be taken up with them — why not forget about them, let something else take their place. You have almost three months in which some of the Bostons can be got into fairly good shape for the filling of wir dow-boxes; why not coax then with good treatment? Valley for Easter You couldn't think of Easter without LUy of the Valley. Whether you have call for them in pots or cut they surely belong to every assortment of stock car- ried for that important flower day, and while every small retail grower usually finds it the cheapest and best way to let the specialist grow the Valley during the Winter season, for Xmas and Easter it is to his advantage to have his own, for on these days he can practically de- pend for disposing of a certain amount of flowers, and this justifies him m stock- ing up with a number of pips, and run- ning but little risk in having any of the flowers left on hand later. Valley pips are reasonable in price, but to make them pay when you buy in small quanti- ties you must have proper facilities for the forcing of them so as to get the high- est percentage of perfect flowers out of the pips, and a market to dispose of them afterward. In the months between Christmas and Easter many of us find it to our advantage to buy the flowers we need rather than bother with a few pips at a time. Allow just about four weeks for the Valley intended for Eas- ter You make use of cold storage pips, and with just a little bottom heat, and watering with water of a temperature of 90 deg. you are bound to get fine spikes and foliage. April 12 is in many places getting mighty close to the natural time of the Valley flowering outdoors, and really all the pips need is heat and suf- ficient moisture, and nothing whatever is gained by excessive forcing. All it will do is to create a long, lanky growth and weak stems, and the beauty of a pot- grown Lily of the Valley is when the plants are short and stocky. The foli- age has a deep green color and the stems, with their pure white flowers have time to develop properly. A nice pot of that kind makes " — ""■ ■'""-"",.. Planter plant. desirable -Easter The Propagation Bench Attend to the Shading Properly Among the seasonable suggestions one might call attention to the necessary shading for the propagating bench. Just what the method you make use of — whether the shade frames on top of the roof, white washing the glass, thin cloths on wire rings below the glass, or paper in one form or another — isn't half as important as to be sure not to permit the sun to strike an unrooted cutting and wilt it down fiat. With a Heliotrope, Chrysanthemum, or quite a number of others, this means the end of them. If you propagate your own Chrysanthe- mums, the cuttings usually don't care how cool it is in the house they are in ; it will take them a little longer to root, but hardly ever do you lose any of them, but you must keep them away from the sun though not pitch dark. The light does not hurt them, but one hour of hot sun is bad. When spraying the cutting bench this should be done so as to have I things dry again before night, for an excess of moisture around the cuttings is never good, and while there are such as are less particular about that than others, with the average bedding stock it is best to avoid it. A few dark cloudy days, or excessive moisture in the house, and you have proper conditions for the spread of fungus. The damping off of cuttings is liable to happen, no matter how clean your house and fresh the sand; rather be a little on the dry side than too wet, but when you have sunny weather, and can open up the ventilators, apply a little shade and make use of water freely, and there is hardly a plant you can mention whose cuttings are not benefited by a little bottom heat. It cuts the time the roots start into growth al- most in half, and this means less watch- ing and Worrying. The shorter period for the cuttings to remain unrooted, the better and the healthier and stronger the plant afterward. There is not a plant which we make use of for bedding which isn't better off if allowed to grow un- interrupted nor stunted. Geraniums When you have a large bushy Gerani- um in a moderate sized pot, a plant full of fine foliage and good flower heads, it is easy to fill a window-box with them : there is real pleasure in it. You can do quick work, make a fine showing, and by so doing not only please yourself but the customer who gets the box, and that's the way it should be. After all we can do a whole lot to have things run along smoothly ; don't try to find out just how many cuttings can be taken off that 3% in. of 4in. Geranium without harming the plant. If you have much call for window and porch boxes or vases — and with most of us the demand for such is steadily on the increase — you want good sized plants for an immediate effect. The customer who is willing to pay a fair price for the work is entitled to it and it is impossible to keep on taking cuttings from a young plant of a Geranium and have a good specimen left for the filling of a box afterward. Never before were there more men engaged in growing Gerani- ums, nor nicer stock offered than there is today. No matter how we pinch a plant back in order to get cuttings, you can never deliver a small pot plant wrapped up and properly packed at 2c., if you only grow a few thousand of them and do it as a side line. Pay all the attention you can to your selected stock, and it is that grade you want for the boxes. If you think the plants need pinching, just remove the very tip, but don't sacrifice the whole plant : no one could call that economy ; it's folly. Get away from trying to find out just how many plants you can grow on the place; be reasonable, and let quality come first. Don't be afraid to buy ; there is more buying and gelling going on than ever in the plants the florist uses, and in nine cases out of ten the man who lets the special list furnish him the stock of Geraniums, those he wants for general bedding purposes, out of 2in. or 2%in. RootedCuUings 150,000 Alternantheras p. Major, Rosea and Yellow. S4.50 per 1000, Brilliantissima and Jewel, S5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. Sl.OO per 100. fine Etoile d'Or, S2.Q0 per 100; Giant Yellow; White, Sl.OO per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. Sl.OO per 100, $9.00 per 1000. GENISTA. Sl.OO per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gurney and PauUne, 60c. per 100, S5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. 90c. per 100. VINCA Variegata and Green. 90c. per 100, HARDY PINKS. 8 l:in< CUPHEA. 7Sc. per 100. so.uu per louu. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. Assorted. S1.00 per 100. FUCHSIA. Named kinds, Sl.OO per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIA. Named. Sl.OO per 100. STOCK SEEDLINGS. Princess Alice and Beauty of Nice. S6.00 per 1000. FERNS. Boston, Elegantissima, ScottU, Scholzeli. 2ii-m.. S3.00 pe) '"" ,j^. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Giant, 2-in.. 2c. DAISY, Yellow. 2-in.. S2.00 per 100; EtoUe d'Or, 2J<-in., S4.00 per 100; Mrs. Sanders, 2Ji- in., S2.50 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2^4-in., S2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Pauline, white; Gurney, 2-in., S2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Mad. Salleroi, 2-in., S2.00 per 100. Cash, please. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Will help all aroond If yon mention the Bicfaaf* CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none. August Seedlings, fine, healthy plants, twice transplanted from flats: Xmas red, blood red, pink, white, white with red center. S3.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Wonder of Wandsbek (salmon), S4.50 per 100, S40.00 per 1000; plants from SJa-in. pots, S6.50 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Alph. Ricard, John Doyle, Beaute Poltevine, Jeaii Viaud. Strong, healthy plants, from 2>^- In pots, S3.00 per 100, S2.5.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Dormant tubers, 2-3 eyes. Chas. Henderson, Chicago, Duke of Marlboro, Mme. Crozy, Oueen Charlotte, Florence Vaughan. S2.00 per 100, S17.50 per 1000. BEGONIA gracilis. Pink and luminosa red, for bedding. Strong plants. From 3-in pots, 85.00 per 100, S45.00 per 1000. 250 plants of any the above at the 1000 rate. We can ship via United States, Wells Fargo, and Adams Express Cos. PAUL MADER, EastStroudsburg, Pa. Reciprocity— Saw It In the SOME GOOD THINGS YOU MAY NEED Per 100 CUPHEAS. 2 and 2 J^-in. pots . . $2.00 MARGUERITES (Daisy). 4-m. pots, 6"= .„ FUCHSIAS."Mixed."2H-in'.'pots. ...... 2.00 ENCHANTRESS CARNATION. Rooted ENCHANraESS CARNATION.' '2-in! 'p'o'tk! 4!oO DARK PINK ENCHANTRESS CARNA- TION. Rooted Cuttings 2.60 GERMAN IVY. Rooted Cuttings ........ .75 BUCHNER GERANIUM (White). Rooted Cuttings 1-00 SALVIAZurich. 2M-m.jpots , 2.0O ED. A. LORENTZ, Middletown, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due— Mention Exchange CANNAS 1 to 3 eyes. Henderson, Vaughan, Patrie, Robusta, Burbank, Charlotte, Gray, AUe- mania. S2.00 per' 100, S17.50 per 1000. GERANIUMS, Nutt, 4 varieties, 2H-iii. pots, S3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, 5 varieties, older plants cut back, S4.00 per 100. SALVIAS. April 1st, 2-in. pots, S2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2-in. pots, $1.60 per Cash. ■ JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE, OHIO TTT¥CMlVCT-«lert m»^p MPUt March 14, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 615 pots such as will the end of March or early April require just one shift into a 4in., makes far more money out of it than the one who sacrifices a lot of nice plants in order to see how many he can get out of these again in order to work up a large stock in numbers. Swainsonas for Summer Flowering These should Tie in Every Retail Growers' Establishment Of the many fine plants for cut flowers during the Summer months, there is not any that could quite take the place of Swainsona for the retail florist. We get along without it, surely ; so would we with many other valuable flowers, but when you have the bench room to spare and have, as you ought to, a daily call for cut flowers which are supposed to differ just a little from the ones your customer has in her garden, to be able to cut a few dozen sprays of Swainsona with its beautiful foliage and graceful flowers, looks mighty good, and they al- ways command a fair price. Ton would not want to ask for anything finer for either a wedding bouquet or a casket spray, for whichever the call might be they can be made use of. There is no Sweet Pea which can be used instead and do just as well. The wholesale florist may not find it a paying crop, but the retailer should devote space for the grow- ing of this splendid cut flower. The present is a good time to propagate a nice batch of plants, or to purchase a few dozen 2%in. pot plants for benching. If you should happen to have a solid bench this will do just as well as long as you have head room. By planting out now you will cut flowers before Memorial Day and keep on doing it all Summer. Allow about 18in. of space between the plants, and make use of a rather heavy loam if you have it. Swainsonas also make nice pot plants, and can be had in bloom for the Spring sales ; but for the florist who wants to get the most out of them, the plants should be benched, and when at all taken care of in this way, they are bound to bring good re- turns. Notes on Asters The Early Outdoor Ones The seeds of the Asters intended for indoor culture have germinated, and some of the seedlings are potted into 2%in. pots. Let them come along on a sunny bench in an airy house, where they will be all right without a shift for the next five or six weeks — maybe until the day after Easter, when they should be benched in about 5in. of soil. Allow about 12in. of space between them, and keep every ven- tilator wide open whenever there is no danger of heavy frost. You cannot grow Asters successfully under glass in a stuffy atmosphere ; nothing is more im- Of the desirable sorts for outdoors we have Early Wonder, by many claimed to be the first of all ; Queen of the Mar- ket, when well grown, is still one of the best. There is nothing refined about the flowers ; if anything they are rather coarse, but they are of good size, and so are the stems. If you intend sowing seed now for indoor use I should prefer Queen of the Market which would bloom in June. All of the Comets, whether Crego's Giant, the Astermum, or just plain Comet, all of them are good early varieties, and to get the best results from them it might be well for you to try to plant them about Sin. apart in the rows of the beds outdoors, and disbud them, allowing only about three or four flowers to the plant. This disbudding must be done early ; if you wait until any of the buds swell and show color absolutely nothing is gained by it. There will be hardly any difference between such and those not disbudded, but if attended to in time, larger flowers and more double, will be the result. There is another splendid sort one might call attention, to which belongs the Comet family, called White Fleece. If you are looking for a good white for early use, here it is, and if you are not in too great a hurry for your flowers I should suggest to plant less Queen of the Market and more Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than -lasslna value If, when orderlna stock of oui^ advertisers, they •ee1na Ihe advt. In The Exchange. The One Most Desirable DAHLIA For Cut Flower T DELICE A soft, but lively pink color which appeals to everyone. nclina- tion toward a weak neck. Very free flowering and of most desirable decorative form. DELICE has always been scarce, the supply never equaling the demand, but we have made special efforts to produce a large stock and this is the first Spring that we have been in a position to offer it in dormant, undivided field-grown roots. PRICES: $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1000 For the most complete list of DAHLIAS e SPECIAL DAHLIA CATALOGUE. The above offer is for The Trade Only. : offered send for our HENRY A. DREER.inc 714-716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reel proclty— Saw i Cultivation of Nelumbiiuns Will you please let me know if the Lotus plant could be grown out- side with success in Northern Vermont and what time the root should be started in the greenhouse? — O. M., Vt. — Nelumbium luteum is known to exist in the neighborhood of Newton, Mass., and northward to Lake Ontario. As Ver- mont lies between these two points, I presume the Nelumbium would also be successful in that State, and though N. luteum is more difficult to es- tablish than N. speciosum, I would say by all means try it. Select a warm, sheltered spot where the pond would get the full benefit of the sun, yet not be shaded by overhanging trees. Start the plants in the greenhouse in May, using large pans or small tubs. Prior to plant- ing out see that the plants are hardened off so that they do not receive a cheek when planted out, and do not plant out before the middle of June, when the wa- if it grow them in an artificial pond, I would suggest a circular form 4ft. to 6ft. diam. and 2ft. deep, built of concrete and re- inforced with heavy chicken wire netting. Such a pool would be waterproof and frost proof. Before heavy freezing, cover with boards and a heavy mulching of leaves and manure. This, with the usual amount of snow in that section, will keep the frost from the tubers, which are usually at the bottom of the pool. In the Spring a frame with hotbed sashes could be placed over, which would greatly accelerate the growth of the plants. W. Tbickeb. Fresh and Canned Tomatoes the marketing .. Garden and Canning Clubs in Sussex County, N. J. The members attend school ten months of the year, yet it was one of these girls who won the State championship. Besides marketing a large quantity of fresh product, she was able to put up 1005 cans of Toma- toes from a tenth of an acre — and this was her first experience at gardening. The D. L. & W. Railroad, which runs through this country, after an examina- tion of a sample of the girl's product, gave an order for 100 dozen No. 3 cans at $1.20 per dozen. There was also a large local demand. Fresh Tomatoes were carefully graded and crated and sold to the railroad at $1.50 per bushel crate, while Tomatoes on the local market brought only about 40c. or 50c. a bushel. During Oct. 10 bushel crates of fresh Tomatoes were shipped at $2J.O per crate. EASTER PLANTS [^*]UR stock of Easter [ W I '''^"ts 'S fi°<''" than I^SJI ever. We grow only those plants for Easter that are in most demand, of such varieties, sizes and prices that will suit all buyers. AZALEAS. One of our specialties. We have three large houses of them, and we know that our stock can't be beaten. Mine. Van der Cruyssen, pink; Ver- vseneana, variegated; Niobe, double white; Mme. de Schxyveriana, double variegated; Ernest Eckhart, pink; fine plants, 60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 each. LILIXJM Multiflorum and Giganteum. Grown from 9-10 bulbs, fine plants, 10c. per bud; less than 4 buda to a plant, 12c. per bud. We grow 7000 SPIR.SA Gladstone. Grown from extra large clumps. $5.00, $6.00 and $9.00 per doz. DAFFODILS, Double Von Sion. 3 double crown bulbs in a 6-inch pot, 6 to 10 flowers to a plant. $2.50 per doz. RHODODENDRONS. Extra large plants in 8 and 9-inch pots, $1.50 and $2.00 each. To save express charges, pleasi HYDRANGEA Otaksa. One large house of this variety alone, and the best sell- ing of ah Easter plants in 6 and 7-inch pots, 3 to 8 blooms to a plant, 50c., 75c., $1.00, $1.26, $1.50 and $2.00 each. We also have a fine lot of French va- rieties: Bouquet Rose, pink; Coun- tess De Vibraye, pink; Mme. E. Moulliere, white; fine plants, 6-inch pots, 75c. and $1.00 each. ROSES, American Beauty and Kil- lamey, 6-inch pots, 50c. and 75c. HYACINTHS. 4-mch pots, $12.00 per Unch pot, $12.( 100. TTTLIPS. 3 100. FICUS Elastica. Rubber Plants. 7-inch pots, very heavy, 75c. each; 6-inch pots, 40c. each. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 5H and 6-inch pots, 3 to 5 tiers, 50c. and 75c. each. BEGONIA Luminosa. 5-inch pots, $2.00 per doz. mention if you want the pots, please. visiting Philadelphia, sto 1 the center of city— Ma ■fcet Street. Take c OIney, get off at Bristol Street, walk two squ ASCHMANN BROS., Our greenhouses are located only four on Fifth Street, marked Fox Chase or Second and Bristol Sts., and Rising Sun Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. win help all I i^OLDEN'GATE DAHLIA Vi Acknowledged by . 3arden or Floral wi n ana pnces see r trade list of othe WM. A. FINGER. JR. d^ ^SSS.s HicRsv|l|cJL,U N. Yli lie The Florists' Exchange If the entire twelve months of the year were one continuous Summer, there would not be much call for the product of the commercial grower, and the seed and florist business (much of that of the nurseryman as well) would be languishing in- dustries. There would be very little call for the greenhouse builder, coal bills would Mr be unknown, and The Florists' Exchange advertisements would \^ be confined mainly to its Situation Wanted columns. There wouldn't be enough business stirring to make a breeze. It is the constant rotation of the seasons which makes the wheels fly around, which keeps the grower hustling to supply demands and the columns of The Florists' Exchange full of advertising ; there is plenty to do all the year through— some I^QP1-I_I months more than others. Just I now we are in the midst of awaken- ■ .e^Qs,^ EAST ing Spring, a period when wants are I many, and the opportunities for SOUTH moving stock unexcelled. Every issue of The Florists' Exchange is a good issue for the advertiser, but we have before us Two Sterling Record Issues WHICH OFFER EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE KEEN ADVERTISER March 21 Flower Show NUMBER "^HE GREAT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW at New York opens in Grand Central Palace, March 21, and will continue until March 28, inclusive. It wilt be the largest flower show of the year and will include a great Trade Exhibi- tion in which over $ 1 2,000 worth of space has been sold. It will be, it is confidently anticipated, a record breaker for attendance, both trade and amateur. '{5HE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE will celebrate the occasion with a splendid edition, having a specially designed cover in colors, and featur- ing all the attractions to be there presented. The trade all over the country will naturally look to The Florists' Exchange for fullest information. Thus, our issue of March 21 will be an Advertiser's Opportunity TWO BIG OPPORTUNITIES IN March 28 Spring Trade NUMBER QVR SPRING TRADE AND EASTER NUMBER, our annual feature, will be out March 28, two weeks before Easter, thus giving every one an opportunity to dispose of Easter stock. Then the benches will need refilling, and so again opportunity presents itself to dispose of surplus stock. This will be one of the Banner Advertising issues of the year The idea of a Spring Trade Number was in- augurated by The Florists' Exchange in 1890, so that of March 28, 1914, will be our twenty-fifth consecutive Annual Spring Trade Edition. The need of a medium for rapid movement of stock is most felt just before Easter, and it is met by The Florists' Exchange. This year the Spring Trade Edition will contain much interest- ing matter on the International Flower Show^, thereby doubling its advertising value. TWO BIG RECORD ISSUES Reserve space now. j Flowcr Show Number, March 18 Advertising forms will close: I Spring Trade Nuniber, March 24 Advertising Rates: Page $35 ; half page $18; quarter page $10. Smaller spaces, per inch, one Dollar. We recommend an inch, a column, or a page, according to your requirements, in both issues, for exceptional results. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, po>»oxi697 new YORK larch 14, 1914. The Florists^ Exchange 617 List of Advertisers iJbany Cut Flower Ex- change, Inc.. The 653 Edwards' Folding Boj Leuly. Eiml 736 Littlefield, Florist 642 London Flower Shop.. 630 Robinson "Co. , , 614 Long Island Dahlia H. M 6 " ' 615 Rock Flower Co., wi. 605 652 Eisele. C. iJIen, J. K 644 Elizabeth Nurs. Co., GSrdc; (Jphano Humus Co. . 651 The 610 Lord & Burnham Co. 656 .mbacher, James. ... 638 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 594 Ludwig Floril Co.. E. RoehrsCo'.; JuIiuV ' ' '634 U. Spawn Co... 596 Elhott, R. A 605 C 630 Rolier & sins A raileM fmer. Moss & Peat Elliott, WH... 595 MacNiff Hort. Co., R^SSont cSdeos . MO I Co. The. ... 636 Emmans. Geo. M . . . . 638 The. 603 Rosery Flow - jimer. Wooden Ware Erne -^ '^' • ., , t^ , _. . „ J. _ Mfg. Co., The 649 Eske 642 Esler, John G. LngermueueTjOeo. rt.651 Eyres, Florist. Erne &KImg!j.. .648 MadM, Paul. .... 614 Routzahn Seed Co. . r-V V"- S5 f5,''<=s™./f»?iN....642 MarshaU&Co.,W;E.595 Royal Glass Works. . ■n-'^^-u«? Esler.Johnp 637 Martin & Forbes.Co.. Rupp. Jo"- "^ irmuelier, Geo. H.651 Eyres, Florist ^'>^ «nc oi r,_.r_'r^ r. ! Mfg. Co 650 Felthousen, J. ippelgate. Florist. ,L.&Co . .648 Salter Bros. Saitford Flower Shop, Sander & Son. . Fiedler & Co., A. G. . .628 Mcdunie, Geo. G. Mcnmann DToa. tsio Finger, Jr., Wra. A. . .615 McConnell, Alei. . . jchmann, Godfrey. . 640 Fisher, Peter 60fi McHutchison & Co liadgley,RiedeI&Mey- Fletcher & Co., F. W. 695 Melntyre. John W . I er, Inc 645 F oral HiII Gardens.. .607 McManmon, J. J..601-30 Sauter, A.. jiadgley, W. G 608 Florists Hail Assn.. ..636 McManus, James. ... 645 Sceery. Ed. llaer.Julius 628 glower Shop, The. .. .631 Menand, L 628 Schlatter & Son, Wm'i laker. The Florist. . .631 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co., Metropohtan Material Schling, Max i Wdwin, Florist. 631 ^The..... 654 Co 634-54 Schmidt, J. C. ! i!!!! ( :, The Florist.. 631 go™. M- C._^ 643 Mette, Henry ._. 604 Schmitz, F. W. O. . . . j "' 594 Schortinghuis & De- ; Co., Henry Jonge ( ... .598 Schultz, Jacob I Seed House Schwake & Co., Inc., 631 V 631 I Raw. .644 Meyer, Cha , State , E. A. srfhe' MicheU , F Michell's 637 Freeman Orchid Co. . .„„ Friedn . ____, .630 Friedman, J. J. . .638 Fromcnt, H. E.. (Co.. 598 Chas.. riegcrow Floral Co. tem'bFIorI?C •:••:••:«:. No. 20 ADVERTISERS DO NOT PAY FOR THEIR ADS. Sounds startling, doesn't it ? It doesn't mean that trade papers have gone in for promi.. cuous philanthropy. Advertisers pay their bills, too, as a rule But if you analyze the subject you will want to know who actually stands the final cost of advertising. And the strange answer is : " Those who do not advertise." He who spends his money in wise advertising receives it back in increased business and added profits. The ultimate consumer pays no more for superior goods when he buys of an advertiser because successful advertising is based on "quality goods." The man who won't advertise, for any one of his hundred reasons, suiters through decreased business and profit, and in ttiis way he pays for his competitors' advertising. Are you satisfied to pay for your competitor's ads, or will you begin to let him pay for yours ? 1 can help you. lackistone, Z. D. . ilatchley Co., The. loddington,^ A. T . ;oIgia - - .628 Miller, A. L .628 Minnempplis HoraU -■ m Co., The Vi Skinner Irrigation Co. SlinnrB.S.', Jr.' Slinn, Clarence.. Smith, Henry... '601-07 / \ Index to Stock Advertised ) & Son, J 696 Greup & Ploeger. 645 Grey Co., Thos. J 645 Griffin, F.W ( Growers' Cut Flower 613 Moore, Hentz & Nash645 Smith & Fettere Co' "65 596 Mountain View Floral Smith & Gannen 6C 613 Smith (SHemenway Co. Achyranthes. . Adiantum. . . Ageratum. Alteri 603-05-14-38-39 . 645 Soltau Fernery, B 6' d Standard Thermometer stofc-isiwaitoP.V.iieoi ^^'Tn^S? 601-03-04-05-14-38-42 Hyacinths Ion Ton Flower Shop, Growers' Cut Flower MuIIanphy, Florist The 629 ^^-i,--- 6« Murray, Samuel. . owe, M. A 630 Gude Bros. Co 631 Myer, Florist reck-Robinson Nurs.610 Gunther Bros 645 Naeel, Rudolf. reitmeyer'3Sons,J..629 Guttman • D-,- ■.^. ■ ■ u-607 _ S96-97-99-601-02.O3-04 Herberts Fleishauer . 600 Noe, L. M 645 Hen, A. M 606-14 North-Eastern Fores- Hession, Henry 606 try Co., The 613 -r.,.*, r-u "" "u Hews & Co., A. H.... 649 Oec&lin. Ernest, (U.o I°"y-.P''?=-.H ^n, Higgms, E. A 594 Orchid, The ... . ''"* Highland Park Green- Ouwerkerk, P... Eouses.The 629 Palethorpe Co., Hilfinger Jtros^. 649 P. R ... 605 Geraniums 593-603- Spirsas 603-42 604-05-14-38-39-41 Stevia ,o »„, " anium Cuttings.. 593- Stocks. 603-04-05-14-38-39-41 Spruce. 610-13-15-38-40 Greenhouse Bldg 662- VX,- X-,^S^"^*-3* ^ 653-54-65-56 .001-03-05-14-38 Greenhouse Constnic- ■■ .652-53-54-65-56 Heather Heliotrope. .695-96 Sweet Pea Seed.. Alyssum 593-96- 601-03-06-14-38 Glc __ Ampelopsls ..^.M3 Hard^ Perennials. . 610-13 Sweet William 639 Table Ferns.. 593-603- Thunbergia .610-13 596 Greenhoi _ _ .638-93 653-54-55-66 .694-96 Greenhouse Material ....595 652-53-54-55-56 609-40-42 Herbaceous Plant 600 dens 601 Stnnrhoff rn H A AKri . uui-uo-u^-uo-xi-o..5-4z nyacmths. . .-639 Neiding^ Jos;G.:::;637 Strs'^Itoris^Ci:'"' ^!!!--..£?''-''=-<5°''-''l:°f Hydrangeas. egonias 593-94-96- Kentias,. 696-601-03-14-15-38-40 Lantanas ■ " 610 Lilacs.... 604-10-13 Lily Bulb 604-06-14-38-39 Tradescantia. -"'-•... 610- Trees 613 Tuberoses. .594-95-96-639 ,615-40 Tulips 604-15-40 Hose.. *-15-*2 Veeetable Plants... 601-03 Insecti 604-08 Valesiana 605 Irrigat 614-38 Heaters... 610-13 Heating Appliances. .652- 654-56 .634 594-650-61 5?3_-603-14- vS"aMeSe,;ds: i :.:.■. 6°94- "SSS??] . '. '. '. ■. '. ■. ■. i33^37 „ , 596-600-04 Laurel Festooning. 636-37 QiJn;;; ^'^^^^ 593- Laurel Wreaths.... 638-37 •34-40-42 801-05-08-38 Lemon Oil 651 03-14- Leucothce Sprays.. 636-37 .593-603-14 Vincas.. .594 638-39-42 Magnolia. on Support Co., s Tested Seeds, aicago Carn, flildsj John Lewis . )les&( Hill Nurs .648 Palmers Son, W.J. ic. Pine Tree Silk MiUs • 613 Co., The L • 653 Park Floral Co., The.629 Vierecfc, F. C. Vincent, R., Jr., & Si Caladl _ „ „ , „ California Privet. . 61t Thorbum & Co., J. M.601 California Privet Cut- ■' "' " 60S tings 611 645 Callas 652 Candytuft ""' " 594-96-99. 602-03-14-38-39 Lobelia.. ,, . , e -J o s... 593-605-06- Lupines Vaughan's Seed Store 607-08-14-39 Magnolias.. 596-603-M Carnation Cuttings.. 593- Manetti.... 605-06-07-08-14-39 Maples irea 601 Marguerites. • ■ ■ Undritz Reinhold. . Inc., Van Assche, Frank 651 Van Gelderen, G. W. . 613 605 Can 593-94-95-96- Vines.... 613-15-38-40 Violets . 593-94-96-96- Wallflowe 613-15-38-40 Yucca,... Formosum 638 Zinnia Giganteum...593- " Pi^, ■■■ fiqi T-T- lu 5?*-95-96-616 MISCELLANEOUS Pipe!.',' .'.•,■.•.•. Dd4 Lilium Magnihcum,. ,593 Alphano Humus . 651 Pm^ Fn^Jno-o 595-601-05 UIyoftheVaJIey....594- Aphine,... ....:. 'eM PlSntUfc ^ 596-613 Aphis Punk 650 PcS ' ' ' 595-601-06-38 Baskets 637 Pot Waiher' ' .610-13 Manure. 603 Moss 603 Nikoteen 606 Nikotiana. . . . 695 Pecky Cypress .636-37 .650-51 .635-36-37 ....650-51 .649-52 .614 Boilers.... Vick's Sons, Ja lombs, Arthur. . . W.J. Correspondcnc Horan, E.G.! •yle. James.... aigCo., Robt.. oom & Bro., John Howard, J. W. . 651 Pennock-MMha Hudson Carbon Co650-61 S. S "|30 Perry Buxton Doane Moonvine.. i-841 603-05-07-08-14-38 Matricaria .630 Chrysanthemum Cut- Mignonette .631 tings 593-603-05- Mushroom .630 607-08-014-38 Myosotis. . .603 Cibotium 642 Narcissus. .646 Cinerarias 601-38-40 Nasturtiun .604-10-13-14 Nephrolei rfld Gn Ward&Co., R.M.. Warendorff, A .630 Weber&Co.,C.S.. .628 C Cold Storage Lilies. . . 693- Ornamer 594-95-96-613-15-38-40 Palms.... Cold Storage Lilies of Pansies.. the Valley. . . 694-96-613 Pieonie .693-601-03- Petunias. inker. Florist. ly cS., w"e: ^mud Co.. J. iBuck, John.. ■■ Graff Bros. 1 iNave. Paul. .628 Weeber&Don 694 Conilcrs 593- Weiss & Sons Co., H. Cuphea, 605 M 606 r,.VFI„„ .593 Welch Bros. Co .607 Wenk, Peter 639 Cych J 03/ ur- „:wi 6"^^ Parker, John L. . 'r^^^^ |!r^|^&:Pa fe^;S-.^^.54 Virg.,UJ Grorge'" fi.?^ w°te'w^ m ^"^^ AoS^M^^!?;; Mushroom Spawn,.594-96 645 Peckhara Floral Co ■.'. ' » " ~ -■"""" Peirce, E. Allan 613 Penn the Florist... ,..„.. ., .„ ^....,.„.. . . .„>„-io-io-i.. iMepnrolep ^A-, wK° i^-- ^'8 ^°'^'=^ 595 NurserySt " — .. .- Warburton Ro"-* ^^^ '^ """ '" '" gj5 igoe BrosT ' !lE^R'?\^*-i,-;§^^-^';S^ Peters & Reed Pottery Washii r 639 '^Of"- S- M. S Co.. 596 Co 649 Co ouch, Mrs. J. W. . . .628 ■'^'^on & Perkins Co. WaJF & Kendall 652 Watch ump'^F-F'^ IM J-obs, S. & Son li P^E^^^ff P""-'' Co-^ Sui^ "nZg&,^;jos.H.i?f J'ff-y Mfg. Co., Louis PhiliA' B^s.-; ! ! ! ! i ' ■''' ^"^ It Flower Exchange.645 i.„„;„„„ ■- o "ST Pierce & Co - - „„s, ■i'?™''8s, E. B 591 Person, Inc., A. N 60S Johnson Seed Co 695 628 Johnstcn, T. J. & Co..631 Pierson Co., F. R. . 631 Jones. H.T... 813 PiUsbury, I L «l J&&t"A.':-.^.-ii ^'z^J-^-' p'°- iw SL°S!7.^----6l? Pigt-^tC-t Rower ^S^t<^Ti& |S^fe!'¥&:::;ii ^^^^:^:o.. ener & Co., Richard Kessler, Wm.. . . . . 644 PoIIworth Co., C. C..646 wStor bPos. rtschCo.,A 654 ''"'8 Construction Co Potter Floral Co 629 Wild, GUbert H 6 ^er.Caskey-i-keen King WE.. ^jf ^l^^^^^^i!^^, WiUiamsport Flora. C. "d°d-^hi-H I"4^^^" ■?: :«' 8aSg'r'a°?.-.''?^6i*o ^SSS: ^l I ii4'/-"'--:-'« K:;eSL'rWm^°!i^-l4l g^±l'!sk^-e'lh--^? V^^^4?"h'-^^^ ^^S^S. 594-96- Seasonable Stock rnerSSonsCo.,F..607 Kuhlmann, H H ' ' " 62Q R.whL fT.1 ^"''r?^ Wmdier Wholesale 600-04 694-95-96-95 •.t^.J^Aug 600 L.„er»Hi„;u fl R»l„TT-fllr •.;.•■ «Jo yJ\Z^'^^- ^M. E'=™"v 614-38-40-42 602-03-05-06-07-08-09 Gnhs fiS R^^dTr^, I H to? Wolfinger Florist 630 Ferns m Flats 642 610-13-14-15-38-39-40- - - o<'» Read a Co.. L. H . . . . .=;94 Wood Bros 638 Feverfew 614-38-39 641-42 636-37 637 .634-52-53-54 652-54-65 Rat Catchei ■;,••>"/* Boxwood 636-37 Ribbons.... ■°;y-" Carnation Staples.... 607 Roping w i?"Ji Cattle Manure 650 Ruscus loJofn Chiffons 636 Sash 693-640 Qocks 663 fcaline 650 ^JJJ Cut Flower Boxes..636-36 Sheep Manure. . . .650-61 Cycas Leaves 635-37 Sheet Moss 637 .606 Dagger Ferns 635-37 |h°"'='- Sprays 664 697-615-40 Decorative Evergreens S°?„- ',: ' ' ' K> b^c . SoieSS „. ^^636-36-37 Sphagnum Moss. . .635. ■ • -...^.O °'£l«';7ir°f.?.^''^"%„. Stakes i^lil ^^^^^ 607-38 63M9 gasto Wallis & Co.. E. A Walsh, Alfred E... Waller Seed Co., The ..596 Cobiea... ..629 Cocos... ..697 CoIdStor • •630 594-95- „ ^,.„. ., o„->^.„ ""/oSiTii Ffn^yBrket;:::-:;:r37|°F=°P"«.::^ i94-95-601-03 gancj; Ferns.. . .635-37-43 ^fC^^ |°"?" ...604-10-13 F?-t.uW 694-650-51 T°otho?ek^ .693-96-601- Florists' Supphes. .635- 1°°,'^^^; :::;:;:■■ .„„, Flower Boxes Ilf-le Tub- ...... f M2 Flower Pots 649-52 Ventilating Apparatus 614 Fungine 650 Ventilate Galax Leaves... 636-36-37 Vermine. ^' 652-53-64 Wants 632-33-34 662 Wholesale Florists .. . 642- 653 643-44-45-46-47-48 ^^^ ^^ ^^ ivMuouucuio^ oio- ■— .- ■- Wild Smilax. 635-36-37-43 630 Decorative Stock ".".?593' '"'""""""""""e'lS-iMO 594-96-96-98-600-01-02- Roses 693-94-602- 603-05-06-07-08-09-10- 604-08-10-13-16 il3-14- 15-38-39-40-41-42 Rubber PIants..614-15-40 -608 West View Floral Co. I 635-36-37- Poinsettia; 642^3-44-45-46-47-48 Primroses. 595-614-38 Primulas.. .604-15-40 Privet.... .652-63 .635-3e-37-< Wreaths, Draca: .601-03-14-42 .595-601-04- Schizanthus. F..607 Kuhlmann, H. H.. I'-i- Aug 600 Lager & Hurrell.. fce Greenhouses.. .631 Lakevi "■ diey. Charles V. 609-15-49-53 -ange, H. F. ^^ ..654 .636 Woodruff r&Marketos.645 Fie 636 Woodruff & Sons. S. D696 Forget-Me-Nots, 629 Young & Co., A. I 644 Fruit Plants. . . . 1 Floral Co. . 1 Oil Co rd Seed Co.. ,594 Riebe, F. C-. 696-600-01-04 1-07-13-14-38-39 For Index to Contents, See Page 618 New Water Lilies Wm. Tricker of Arlington, N. J., re- cently sent bloonis of his Winterflower- ing Nymphasas, some of which have been selling in New York stores, to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson at the White House, and received a very kind letter in return. Mr. Tricker hopes to name one of his new varieties in honor of Mrs. WUson. 618 The Florists' Exchange New Jersey Floricultural Society regula setins of this society was ,,c,^ ... ...^ -.. O. U. A. M. Hall, corner of Main and Park sts., Orange, N. J., Monday evening. Mar. 2. On accouni of the stormy weather we had a very poor attendance— only nine members present. Vice-president Henry Halbig bccupied the chair in the absence of the president. Although the attendance was small we had quite an interesting meet- ing and proceedings were taken on the annual Dahlia, fruit and vegetable show to be held in October. A prize of ?5 was awarded to Max Schneider for a fine specimen of Begonia Gloirede Cin- cinnati, and a prize of $3 to John Hoff- man for a splendid vase of Sweet Peas. A vote of thanks was also given to Mr. Tuxedo (N.Y.) Horticultural Society The regular monthly meeting was held in the Parish House on March 5, Presi- dent David Mcintosh In the chair. The main features of the meeting were the Rose and Carnation exhibits. A lecture by Si ~ VaU ! of Wild Birds as nd Their Protectio of great inter" ' ;ct Destroy- hich proved president the evening were, tor tne commercial exhibits — Messrs Tansey, Millar & Mc- Machon; for the private gardeners, Messrs. Barth E. Wilson and Sheppherd. During the recess coHee and cakes were provided by the president, and music by the Tuxedo Orchestra. Two new mem- bers were elected, Charles Davidson and Bmile Helms. The next meeting will be held in the Parish House on April 1, when Maurice Fuld will lecture on The Progressive Age as Applied to Horticul- ture." The chief prizewinners were Joseph Tansey, Charles Costicki,_Dayid ...„„. Wilson. Commercial exhibits: Carnation Matchless, C. M., Cottage Garden Co., Queens, N. T.; Carnation Phiadelphla Pink, C. " ' Mass.; Carnation Exquisite, V. T., G. C Bouton & Son, Bridgeport, Conn., Rose Hadley, C. M., A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn^^^^^ wiLSON, Secy. Baltimore, Md. Carnations at a Cent Eacli Trade among the retailers the past week kept moving along nicely and there was considerable funeral work, also a good call for cut flowers. Pot plants have had a better sale. Last Saturday the day was bright and clear, and with the great surplus of Car- nations on the market, the street boys started bright and early. During the day the streets were a show. Carnations by the wagon load were offered at 25c. per dozen : some sold for a cent apiece. Sweet Peas, Violets and Roses were in reports business good ; he has a large call for funeral de- signs and he makes up very choice work and uses every precaution. Business at the opening of the Crescent Florists, N. Fremont ave., was very en- couraging, and far better than was ex- pected. Pot plants sold well. At Walter Siebreeht Co.'s, Park ave. and Mulberry st., trade was brisk and very satisfactory. Some extra fine Am. Beauty Roses were seen. Forthuher Bros, will open a new store at North st. and Fulton ave. The loca- tion is Ideal, and on a prominent trans- fer corner. They will also continue busi- ness at their other store on Greenmount ave. The Flower Shop, Gay and Caroline sts., has been displaying an attractive window of cut flowers. To encourage the cultivation of flowers by young and old, and particularly by the former who live in the city. The Nexos will again this year distribute from its various sub-stations packets of seed of various kinds. The seeds have been or- dered and will be delivered within a couple of weeks, at a nominal charge of 2c. per packet. Last year, approxi- mately, 35,000 packets were distributed. Banquet of tlie Florists' Clnb The annual election of ofiicers of the Florists and Gardeners' Club was follow- ed by the club's annual banquet at the Hotel Emerson, the most successful ever held, the guests including horticulturists from Washington and Phildelphia, The hall was banked with palms and hun- dreds of plants and cut flowers. The deco- rating was supervised by Robert L. Gra- ham, Jr. The club's officers for the en- suing year are : William J. Johnston, president; James Hamilton, vice-presi- dent; N. F. Flitton, secretary; Fred G. Burger, treasurer and C. M. Wagner, librarian. The guests at the banquet were : Otto Glide, president of the Washington Flo- rists' Club; J. Otto Thilow, president of the Philadelphia Florists' Club; David Fred Dorner Memorial Medal Through the courtesy of A. F. J. Baur of the American Carnation Society, we are able to present, this w«ek, facsimiles of the reverse and obverse sides of the Fred Dorner memorial medal on the first occasion of its use, it having been awarded at the meeting last January of the A. C. S. to the new white Carnation Matchless, originated by the Cottage Gar- dens Co., Queens, N. Y. This medal is of gold and the condi- tions under which it is to be awarded are as follows : To the best 100 blooms ety must have been in cultivation not less than three years and must score not less than 85 points, judged by the A. C. S. scale of points. The medal is to be awarded to the originator (who need not necessarily be the exhibitor), and can be awarded to the same variety only once. To be eligible to compete for this medal, 50 blooms of the variety must have been shown at a previous exhibition of the A. C. S. in a preliminary class and must have scored not less than 80 In the preliminary competition at Cleveland, Jan., 1914, the following va- rieties scored ; Mrs. C. E. Akehurst, Alice, Miss A. Coombs and Philadelphia. CONTENTS Chicago Florist Clubs and Societies: N. J. Floricultural Society; Tuxedo (N. Y.) Hort. Soc 6: •'Country Life" Permanent Show.... 6; Dahlias, Some Choice 6' Dobbs &. Son, Awburn, N. T., Col- lapse of House of (Ilius.). Rust, secretary Philadelphia Florists' Club; Charles Meehan, of Philadelphia; Wiliam F. Gude, of Washington ; George Weems Wiliams, president of the Park Board ; President H. J. Paterson and Prof. Thomas B. Symons of the Mary- land Agricultural College; Richard Vin- cent, Robert L. Graham and William J. Johnston. A number of addresses were The banquet committee was composed of Isaac H. Moss, Robert L. Graham and Fred G. Burger. The subscribers were: Messrs. N. F. Flitton, George Morrison, Isaac H. Moss, J. B. Keplinger, William Ekas, Harry Ekas, P. B, Welsh, F. Fritz, H. M. Lehr, James Hamilton, Alfred Fielder, Robert Kemp, C. H. Wagner, Herbert Wagner, William L. Johnston, J. L. Towner, G. Uflier, F. C. Bauer, William Christie, Edward Kress, Charles Osol, L. Glick, J. A. Ritter, James Glass, D. T. Connor, M. C. Wright, J. M. Rider, J. S. Merritt, Wm. N. Cotting- ham, George Talbott. John L. Williams, C. M. Wagner, 6. W. Steiser, A. T. Mc- Guire, Kenneth Christie, M. Thau, W. E. Seidewitz, Robert L. Graham, Robert L. Graham, Jr., J. J. Perry Robert Halli- dav, R. Vincent Jr., W. C. McKissick, G.'O. Brown, J. F. Meyer, J. J. Sheehan ; F. J. Mitchell, Philadelphia; Robert Shock, Pliiladelphia ; W. H. Liggett, Philadelphia; S. S. Pennock, Philadel- phia; Charles Meehan, Philadelphia; J. Otto Thilow, Philadelphia ; W. H. Cook, New York; David Rust, Philadelphia; Thomas Vincent, Lawrence Kruder, George A. Black, Sol. Uhlfelder, John Nuth, William Price, W. G. Anderson, L. H. A. Klein, M. Lohr, A. Fielder, H. J. Quick, C. Gregorius, T. McCor- mick, R. Vincent. On every table there were Carnations and Snapdragons, and the guests' table had glass stands filled with American Beauty Roses. The Emerson Orchestra furnished the music and John Anderson sang several songs. The menu was ex- cellent and not a hitch was made. J. L. T. New Jersey Notes only loss this season was a small ex- press shipment, which speaks well for the packing department. Shipments to Cuba and the Pacific Coast are being held up for a warm spell. Noting the fine stock of Cypripediums, Mr. Lager observed that the demand is steadily increasing. John N. Mat's establishment was put to a severe test, but came through safely. The bright days are producing some grand Roses ; an excellent exhibit may be looked for at the coming N. Y. Flower Show. Madison "Wires down, steam up," was the way Chas. H. Totty expressed the situation. Everything was safe, stock doing splen- didly, extraordinary demand for the newer kinds of Roses and Chrysanthe- mums, which proves the confidence of growers in the novelties. Westfleld Chas. L. Doekeeb fortunately escaped the fury of the storm, although his place was within the zone. Nothing worse than several broken panes of glass caused by icicles dropping from a wire running directly across the houses, was experi- enced. Had the loss been more serious, the 'phone company would have been called upon to settle it. He intends re- building the entire front this Summer and to include a modern office and salesroom. Irvington Edw. Jacob has had experience in the raising of Mushrooms for several years, but is of the opinion that, as in the case of bulbs, there is much blind material. Of late the Brandywine brand has been the most prolific, but even that has not yielded a satisfactory crop. Four brands are grown, in the endeavor to be on the safe side. The cellar runs under nearly the entire range and would store enormous quantities of bulbs. W. M. Dorner, Fred, Dreer Opens Medal (IIlus.) New Double Store Free Seeds Greenhouses Destroyed t Heating Queries ( Hot Place in June, A ! Illinois and Indiana State Florists' Association, Joint Meeting* at Dan- ville 623-( Imported Pests 60 Ladies' Society of Amer: Market, Review of the. Middle Atlantic States. Bulletin .61; New Orleans German Gardei (IIlus.) We w Tork Flower Show .... New York Florists' Club 62i Ninth-Story Window, From Nursery Dept. (IIlus.) Braslii Ehn Readers' Views, Our: Slugs on Sweet Peas; An Invalid's Trip to a Greenhouse to Get Warm Retail Department: The Up-to-date Retail Grower During Spring; Credits and Col- lections; Effective Wreath for an Elderly Person Rochester-Buffalo I Match Seed Bi'li,' Another' 1 Seed Trade Report. Seeds by Plat Rate, Express. Parcel Post or . __ and O. H., The Af S. a!^F.' and b." H.' RegisVratio Southern States Tomatoes, Fresh and Canned. Trade Notes: Albany Bridgeport. Buffalo. ... Chicago. . . Hartford. Houston Indianapolis. Knoxville Louisville Milwaukee Montgomery (Ala.) Nashville Newark (N. J.) . . . New Orleans New York Pawtucket, Provide Philadelphia. Pittsburgh. St. Louis Syracuse Washington Trade Paper, iviakin Water Lilies, New. Week's Work, The: Bench; Geranii Schedule Received Perpetual Flowering' Carnation So- ciety; secretary. T. A. Weston, Floradale Orpington, England. — Prizes for the six- teenth show, to be held in the Wintei Gardens, Bournemouth, April 29 and 30 1914. The American Carnation Society s challenge cup will be offered for three vases of 12 blooms each of American March 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 619 TUm DaoI- Poonnlno Delice. — Bright rose pink, 4ft. ine DeSl raeOnieS Harmony.— Silvery pinlc, satiny, 3ft. Upon an analysis of the replies to our questions as to Hon. R. Borden -Golden yellow shading old gold, 4ft. the best varieties of Paeonies for the cut flower market .leanne Charmet.- Lilac-pmk, shading white, 3ft. and for garden decoration, the following is the result: Kaiserin A Victoria.-Pure white, 3ft " Le Grand Manitou. — Lilac rose, spotted bright purple. Commercial Varieties 3ft. Vnmp np<;crintion Votes Loveliness.— Lovely shade of rose pink, 3ft. T,^ ■.,,, ^ pink, flushed salmon; vig., ^Jp^ "^>'--Yf"«^'' ^^ pmk, 4ft. dwf. midseason . . ... .... ,3 ^^ Tiora. Wilson.— Rosy vermilion shadings on yellow ^nmp riinico Daliliac '^"- ''■ Chamberlain.— Salmon, yellow at base, 4ft. 30me CnOlCe UanUaS Mrs. T G. Baker.-Pure white, 4ft. Now is the Time to Buy in Rooted Stock and Pantaloon.— Deeo crimson, tipped white, 4ft. Grow on Good Plants Paul Kruger. — Rose and white, 3ft. LAHOE PLA1.TS IX MAY MEAN EARLY BLOOMS p'JITc'e?," Td^'^Wt' "'^ Tf""'"' ^7^"'.,... Princess Ida. — White, yellow center, 4y,ft. Collarette Varieties Reynolds. —Deep crimson, 4ft. Cantick.— Pale yellow ground and tips, heavily marked Rubens.— Rose pink, 4ft. rosy red, collar pale yellow, 4ft. Salome.— Bright orange, shaded buff, 3ft. Countess Dugon.— White ground, splashed rosy purple, S,""^*?'':T J". ,';'"'"""'''„ '"^^sed yellow, 4ft. white coUar 3ft .» i i The Geisha.— Yellow, suffused red, 4ft. Cumbra;.— Deep rose pink, shaded purple, white collar, Titian.— Beautiful shade of rose purple, 5ft. 3ft. , f I • I f > . Turner.— Lovely pink, very large, 4ft. Diadem. — Rose, with white collar, 3ft. Exposition de Lyon. — Beautiful rosy red, Sft. Npw A7alp9e nt nhont Frogmore.-Vermilion with yellow collar 3ft. ™ „ l^CW AZaieaS at Uheilt Gunfleet.-Ruby, golden tips, 3ft. . The fine collection of new Azaleas exhibited by the Henri Farman.-Bright vermilion, edged primrose, f .™ f ^^^^'f Hi^ev^ms of Somergem, Belgium, at the 3i/,ft. " .51'. i„g. flower show at Ghent, last Fall, comprising one Holyrood.— Ruby red, golden tips, 3y,ft. hundred Azaleas in five varieties not exceeding 24in. Leitstern,— A fine new German novelty. '" ''^'S™' ^^'^^^''^d a first prize for the following novel- Mme. J. Buyssens.— Dark crimson, edged rosy car- Vf= Mme, Afgust Haerexs, a .seedling of Simon mine, 3ft, Mardner X Haerensiana, has a fine habit, strong stem, Maurice Rivoire,-Rosy carmine, white collar. 2"*^ '*u?^ ^^^^' opening into a large, double, pink Negro.- Dark maroon,' collar white, 3%ft. ^T'"\,°°^^^^^" January. Lady Rooseveld, the issue Prince de Venosa.— Crimson, shaded' violet, white "J Hodolf Seydel, which in turn is derived from Mme. collar, 3y,ft. Joseph Vervsene, has a very large, double flower, of the Prince " of Orange,— Beautiful orange self, collar '""'* delicate pink, in a shade that is absolutely new tipped yellow, 3ft. among Azaleas. The plant is vigorous in habit and Princess Louise.— Rich crimson, white collar. ''f7 P™1''«^' blooming in February. This splendid va- Oueen Bess,— Orange scarlet, yellow collar, 4ft. "'^^X ^^ °'^™ cultivated for four years. In 1910 it Regularity.— Purple", with white collar ' received a first prize at Brussels and certificates at St. Abb's.— Crimson, petals tipped yellow, straw collar, S''*'"*' ^^^J^ ™^^<^ a great hit in Boston in 1912. 3ft. Brillanta Belgica has a bloom of deep briUiant red, Sunburgh.— Purplish mauve, heavily suffused white, 3ft. '" comparison with which that of M. S. Van Houtte Tarbat Ness. — Deep wine-crimson, tipped white, col- ■'<"'nis pale; it is double and blooms at a time when lar, pale yellow, 4ft. ™ere are no red Azaleas, that is, before Christmas. Tuscar.— Wine crimson petals, tipped white collar "^^ remains in bloom four to five weeks and has been white, Sft. in bloom even for four months. It is a strong grower, Decorative Varlpfip^ ''^'"' vigorous foliage. It will be put on the market this R f fR D«°f«'^« Varieties ^,^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^.j,^ .^^ ^^^^^^t; ^^^^,.^^ w.kfred ueauty ot Brentwood.— Very fine plum color, Haerens. which is an equally brilliant red, resembling L. L.harming,— Clear pink, flowers of medium size, 4ft, van Houtte in form and brightness. It blooms before Uh, Uucrot,— Vivid scarlet, long pointed petals, erect Christmas and keeps for a long time without fading, stems, dtt. Haerens-Lorraine, the issue of Charles Eucke X Hexe, produces an abundance of small flowers with double coroUa, which are in bloom for a very long time, and may be had for Christmas. Etoile de BELOiatJE (Star of Belgium) has been characterized as the "most remark- able and most remarked" of all the novelties at the show. Wonder Pearl is another sensational novelty. The firm of August Haerens received at this exhibition nine first prizes, seven second prizes, and one third prize for Azaleas. — Revue Internationale de I'Industrie. Slugs on Sweet Peas Editor The Florists' Exchange: In the Question Box of The Exchange of Feb. 14 there appears an inquiry from a grower who is troubled with slugs on Sweet Peas. Having had to do with slugs on Peas and other things, I am sure if he will try air slaked lime in the evenings on and around his 'Peas he wiU get rid of practically all of the slugs. , By air slaked lime, I mean lime that is not damp and that feels like dry flour to the touch. Go over the plants in the evening and do not look for the slugs, but simply dust a little lime around, say about 7 p.m. If the lime is in proper condition the very fine particles that blow on the snails will do the trick perfectly, and the lime will not damage the plants. Of course it does not look very nice for a day or so but will wash into the ground right away. The lime you put on one day will do prac- tically no good the next, but repeat every evening for about three days. If you have no air slaked lime, get a lump of lime stone and pour on a little water (very little) so as to get it to "slacken." Let it slake itself and cool, but do not get it wet, or it is useless. If you are afraid to use this lime on your plants, just try one or two plants, and you will be convinced it will not hurt them in any way. The way I have done for years is to get a barrel of lime and open it and leave it in a dry cellar or shed and use the slaked lime by screening, throwing the rough back in the barrel; it will slake later. San Francisco, Cal. Abe Clemo. An Invalid's Trip to a Greenhouse to Get Warm Editor The Florists' Exchange: I must endeavor to give you a sketch of trip as taken Feb. 24 by the writer. They talk of P. T. Barnum hum- bugging the people; well, he is not in it with our gas company; they simply do know how to play freeze out; the writer getting it. I have been confined to the house since Nov. 10, 1911, unable to get around, except as pulled in .a chair by obliging friends. It happened on Feb. 34 out went the gas entirely; the boys, thinking it no worse to freeze out of doors in the zero temperature than in the house with no fire, some one proposed to take me to the greenhouse in my airship. This is how they did it: Placed a blanket in the chair, then the cripple; a couple of rafters were fastened on either side of the chair, one in front, the other in the rear. Was it thrill- ing? Just try it. I am sorry I am not a cartoonist.. Wrapped in a shawl, (one that was in style when grand- mother was young), about my neck, with my pickadilly on, which was bought at a bargain counter sale some three or four years ago. One who was standing by remarked he would give a ten-spot for my photo. Never- theless they landed me safe in the boiler-room. It certain- ly did seem good to once more get to the old familiar scenes after so long an absence. There I found the stock looking good and healthy, but not so full of bloom as I would like (much better than expected though). We have had some very cold weather for this section, since Feb. 1, the mercury hovering around and below zero most of the time, with lots of snow, and high wind. Good sleighing, but strange to say we hear none of the old-time sleighbells. Perhaps they have been placed in the garret, the museum, or have lost their sound in hang- ing around awaiting for the snow to come, so they might once more do service. It has been very little snow that we have had for a number of Winters back. I am mighty thankful we did not get it as did some of our brothers of the East. I will further state that our boiler-room resembled somewltat that of the Salvation Army Retreat as nearly all the residences of this part of town, long known as Pietv Hill, were without gas. Some brought coffee, (Irish lemons). Potatoes, beefsteak, (from around the horn), and cooked, or rather tried to cook their meal on coals drawn from the boilers. Clyde, Ohio. 'E. E, H.\ll. 620 The Florists' Exchange rouxrsED in isss Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Offlce as Second Class Matter De La Mare jTLK &11U i uM v^u., *^...^., ^.«t- w„^-, _. -, . and 8 Duane Street. New York. 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Advertisers, Please Note Every month Is a busy month, but March and April are amont the busiest ol(them'alL To handle changes of copy • -tftet the paper out on* time, takes !a resources of a large prlntlnti oSlce. weTwould much 'appredat* g your advertising orders ) first mall of Tuesday. I the Monday, or a Ladies Society of American Florists Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, secretary of this flourishing organization, advises that it now has four life members on its roll, as follows: Mrs. John Steidle, Olivette, Mo. Miss Helen B. Goddard, Framingham, Mass. Mrs. A. L. Miller, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, Detroit, Mich. As the life membership fee is but $10 it is to be hojied that quite a number of the ladies will desire to join. A certificate of life membership is in preparation. The Week's Meetings Prize Winners in the Easter Card Competition To Miss Marie Royle of Maywood, N. J., has been awarded the prize of $10 for her sketch in color. To Miss Dorothy Burnham of Brooklyn, N. Y., has been awarded the prize of $5 for a sketch in black and white. We are proud to say that both of the young lady prize winners are connected with the trade. The draw- ings will be reproduced later. f societies, associations r clubs would send him early Intimation of the forthcoming meetlngs^of their organizations. Monday, March : Florists' au 8 p.m. — Grand Rapids (Micii.) Flor. & Gard. Club. — Montreal Florists'f'& Gard. Club, at thelFIoral Exchange. 140 Mansfi )0fR.I,at 96 Westi L. Bemb Floral Co.' ' lb. — Montre Mansfield St., thelFIoral Eschar «t 7.45 p.m.— Florists & Cards " ~ ' " " St., Providence, at 8. p.m. Tuesday. March 17.— Portland (Ore.) Flor. Club. indjFlorists" Qub. Wednesday, March 18. — Cook County Flor. Ass'n.. at The Tavern, W.vW.shingtonTst.,TChicago, at18 p.m.— New Orleans (La.) - Soc, Ass'n.lJofiCommerce BIdg., at 8 p.m. Thursday. Mar. 19. — Lancaster County (Pa.) Florists' Qub, Manheim, leaving Lancaster at 2.30 p.m. -Boston Gardener* Hort. S. A. F. and 0. H. The Affiliation Question In order that all florists' clubs or other organizations may discuss the subject intelligently, President Theo- dore Wirth directs me to publish the recommendation made by the board of directors at the convention held in Minneapolis last August. Action on this recommendation will be taken at the convention to be held in Boston, ioft yearlfor F. and O. H. by the treasurer of each club, and i individually, and we further recommend that our _ _ _ laws be amended to comply with this recommendation.'* March 7, 1911. John Youno. Many entries are already coming In to the secretary. Final schedules containing entry blanks have been mailed, and additional copies may be had of the secretary. Do not delay in making your entries. This is most impor- tant! 53 W. 38th St., New York. JoHsr Young. X.^« The New York Flower Show Grand Central Palace, March 21-28 So many special prizes being forthcommg, it was hard for the committee in charge of the schedule of premiums to close up the forms and send them to press. The com- plete and final list is, however, now out, and copies may be obtained upon application to Secretary John Young. Among the donors of additional special prizes are the following: Mrs. F. F. Thompson, Mr. J. P. Morgan, Mrs. Alfred M. Coates, Mr. McDougall Hawkes, Mrs. De- lancey Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Iselin, Miss Georgine Iselm, Mrs. Jas. Roosevelt, Mrs. H. V. R. Kennedy, Mr. Chas. G. Thompson, Mr. Isaac N. Seligman, Mrs. Wm. Combe, F. W. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Riciiard Gamble, John J. Riker, Mrs. Archibald Rogers. Silver cups are donated by the Hotel Woodstock, Hotel Astor, and the Manhattan Hotel. The general committee has decided that there shall be no formal lecture at this show. The acoustic properties of the temporary lecture hall available at_ the show last year were anything but good, and the outside attractions were so great that, save for those who sought rest, the lectures had very little drawing power. This decision allows of the setting aside of some much needed space for the comfort of visitors. Plenty of seating room will be provided, and, in addition, there will be a rolling chair serrice. The committee has made a very creditable division in the schedule, the various exhibits, called for on different days, assurmg practically a daily change in the arrange- ment of the show. The orchestra will be stationed in the balcony of the second floor. This will tend to relieve the congestion on the main floor, which was at times very apparent last year. The very excellent restaurant service, which was a feature of last year's arrangements, will be prominent again this year. There are still a few good locations available for ex- hibits, and a letter addressed to Secretary John Young, S3 W. 28th St., New York, will insure the receipt of all information in this respect. There was never, in New York, a better opportunity to bring anything in horticul- tural lines to the attention of the flower loving public than that presented in the forthcoming show. J. H. Pepper, Chairman Publicity Committee. Large attractive posters have been set about in promi- nent public places, and a smaller fac-simile of the large poster is to be seen in most, or all, of the retail florists' shops. The poster is an attractive one, showing a beau- tiful young woman kneeling in a garden of red Roses, some of which she is cutting. In connection with the show, arraneements have been made for the annual banquet of the New York Florists' Club at the Hotel Astor, on March 36 at 7.30 p.m. Remembering the complete success of last year's affair, also held during the week of the grand flower show, a stiU larger attendance is expected and the co-operation of all chib members is requested. Reservations should be sent in as early as possible to Jos. S. Fenrich, 51 West 38th St., New York. Speechmaking will be curtailed and dancing will follow the banquet. The banquet committee includes John B. Nugent, Thos. Boothe De Forest, Robt. Koehne, Jos. Fenrich, Geo, E. M. Stumpp and Andrew Scott. Important Information Intending exhibitors at the International Flower Show to be held in Grand Central Palace from March 21 to 38, should note the request of Jos. A. Manda, manager of the show, that plant exhibits, especially the large groups, be delivered at the exhibition hall on Thursday, March 19, or Friday, the 20th, at latest. Mr. Manda will be present to make proper arrangements for their care. Early staging will greatly facilitate the work of the manage- ment, and the co-operation of exhibitors wiU be appre- ciated. Trade tickets of admission are selling well, and may be obtained of John Young, secretary of the Flower Show Committee, 53 W. 28th St., New York, at the following prices: In blocks of 25 or more, without name printed on face, 35c. each, quantities of 100 or more, 30c. each. Charles H. Totty has consented to act as chairman of the Board of Jurors, and all judges who are to judge on the opening day, Saturday, March 21, should report to him at 11.30 a.m. on that day at Grand Central Palace. New York Florists' Club The monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club was held on Monday evening, March 9, in the club's rooms, Grand Opera House Bldg., 23d St. and Eighth ave., Pres. Duckham following his announced intention to open the meeting at 8 p.m. sharp, which innovation has met with marked approval. For the dinner committee, J. B. Nugent, chairman, re- ported that arrangements had been completed for hold- ing the annual banquet of the club at the Hotel Astor on the evenmg of Thursday, March 26, at 7.30 p.m. Mr. Nugent said that the success of the last dinner had prompted the management of the Hotel Astor to offer exceptional inducements in the way of a promising menu. After the banquet there will be dancing, in the grand ballroom if the attendance is sufficient, but if the num- bers are small other dancing space will be provided. Tickets are $5 each and reservations should be sent as soon as possible to Joseph S. Fenrich, 51 W. 28th St., New York. Those who desire tables for parties of eight may obtain this privilege. Elections of new members were as follows: Frank N. Eskesen, Madison, N. J.; Leo. Niessen, Philadelphia, Pa.; Joseph S. Beuerlein, Elmhurst, L. I.; Carl O. Giessler, New York City; William Walter Doermg, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Martin Christiansen, Alpine, N. J.; John Piorkowsky, White Plains, N. Y.; Fred P. Wol- flnger, Newark, N. J.; Jos. E. Morichard, New York City. The following were nominated for election to membership at the next meeting: J. R. Kervan, New York City; John A. Kennedy, Red Bank, N. J.; Thos. L. Hughes, Milbrook, N. Y.; Thos. F. Galvin, New York City; Joachim Boehler, Locust VaUey, N. Y.; H. D. Darlington, Flushing, N. Y.; Samuel H. Russin, New York City; Sol. Hanfling, New York City; John R. Bauman, Rahway, N. J.; H. A. Steinhoff, West Ho- boken, N. J.; Anthony F. Dwyer, North Bergen, N. J.; A. Kottmiller, New York City; Chas. H. Brown, New York City, W. R. Hitchcock, New Rochelle, N. Y. Latest News of the Show Chairman F. R. Pierson of the Flower Show Com- mittee, gave his latest advices in regard to the forth- coming show. He said that there were $3000 in special prizes offered to apply on the premimn list, but there is still time to receive any additional prizes that may be obtained. The premium list amounts to about $13,000, and space in the trade exhibit section $11,000. A num- ber of very prominent people in New York have con- sented to act as patrons and patronesses, including Mrs. Mayor Mitchel. Mr. Young announced that trade tickets of admission to the total of 1100 have already been sold. Chas. H. Totty suggested that a committee be ap- pointed to take care of and provide for guests at the dinner of the club on March 26. After due delibera- tion it was moved that a special committee of three be appointed for the purpose, this committee to consist of Pres. Duckham, Secretary Young and Mr. Nugent, chairman of the dinner committee. AV. E. Marshall, chairman of the outing committee, reported that the committee had been at work, and that the annual outing of the club would not be held this year at Witzel's Point View Grove, College Point, L. I. as formerly. Instead, because of dissatisfaction with the conveniences of that place, the committee had made ar- angements for the outing to be held at Glen Island on Wednesday, July 1. Mr. Marshall promised the club adequate service in the dining room, with a course dinner with table silver, napkins, and the other conve- niences of the dining room. Mr. Marshall's report was received with much applause and it is expected that the best outing in years will be that scheduled for Glen Island. Joseph A. Manda, manager of the flower show, made an appeal for exhibits and urged growers and others to do their utmost to stage creditable displays. Mr. Manda will be on hand all day Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 30 to receive and care for exhibits, and he is especially anxious that plant exhibits, particularly large groups, be set up on March 19, or the 20th, at latest. The resignations of David Feurstenberg, North Wales, Pa., and Paul Meconi, New York City, were read and ac- cepted. Affiliation Discussed J. H. Pepper, State Vice-President of the S. A. F. and O. H. for New York, spoke on afBliation. Mr. Pepper read the recommendation made by the board of directors of the S. A. F. at the Minneapolis convention last August providing for a method of afBliation of local clubs with the national society. He explained tliat it was not Mb idea to secure action of any kind at this time, the object being to obtain opinions from the members present as to the practicability and advisability of taking up the subject. It would, of course, be necessary to make some March 14, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 621 changes in the by-laws of the club if affiliation were under- taken ; in the meantime deliberation of the question would enable the society to act intelligently at the Boston con- vention next August upon the recommendation of the board of directors. W. R. Siebrecht, Sr., opened the discussion, raising the point that the Florists' Club would have to pay out from its own treasury to the S. A. F. the amount assessed for the entire membership of the club, being then under the responsibility of making collections from its members, all of whom might not be wilMng to stand the extra ex- pense or care to join the S. A. F. Louis Milliot men- tioned the probable eifect of an increase in annual dues upon those present members of the club who are em- ployees of florists and not employers. He believed affili- ation would cause a decrease in membership from this source. W. E. Marshall expressed the opinion that members of the local club should also be associated with the national society, but not through the proposed plan of affihation. P. O'Mara criticized affiliation as "an irri- descent dream," and impracticable. He feared it would have a backward effect on the club's membership. He was in favor of a committee for representation from local clubs to the national society. W. A. Manda thought affiliation would be a grand thing, but he felt that the S. A. F. could well reduce its dues to $1 per annum, as with the greatly increased membership which would result from affiliation, the society would still gain tremendously in income. H. A. Bunyard believed affiliation impracticable and stated that the only solution he could see would be the chartering of local clubs by the S. A. F., the clubs paying for the charter. Mr. Marshall said that it seemed the feeling of the club that something should be done in the matter of affiliation, and suggested that the secretary instruct all members of the New York Florists' Club, who are not members of the S. A. F., in the ad- vantages to be derived from membership in that body. Pres. Duckham did not feel that matters had progressed sufficiently for this. Mr. Pepper then remmded the club that he had not asked for any specific action at this time, and felt that much had been accomplished by bringing out these various opinions. Upon motion of Mr. O'Mara the discussion then closed. The Exhibition On the exhibition tables were several exhibits which had the attention of the club. M. Van Waveren & Son, 17 State St., New York, showed a pot of Narcissus Van Waveren's Giant, a vase of Narcissus Victoria and a pot of S. B. Tulip De Wet. For these the committee gave a vote of thanks, expressing a desire to see them again at some future date. Herman Mammitsch of Englewood, N. J., showed a vase of Sweet Peas and a vase of Snap- dragon, for which he was given a vote of thanks. A vase of a white Carnation seedling submitted by W. R. Sey- mour, West End., N. J., was awarded 85 points, and the committee recommended a preliminary certificate. Chicago Florists' Club The "novelty night" of the Chicago Florists' Club, held on Thursday, March 5, at the La Salle Hotel, proved to be a splendid success. It was the best at- tended meeting the club has held for a long time. The exhibition of Roses, both of the novelties and standard varieties, was very good. Then there were Carnations and orchids besides, all of which combined to make a very fine showing for a club exhibit. The meeting room was filled to its fullest capacity, while many of the mem- bers remained on the balconies outside, admiring the exhibits. Although suifering from a sprained elbow, Pres. French was on hand and called the meeting to order, when a good deal of important business was disposed of in a very creditable way. The members of the transportation committee being absent, it was decided that no time should be lost in making the selection of a suitable route to be adopted by the club- as the official one to the next convention at Boston. After some discussion of the matter it was finally moved and carried that the club decide on the Lake Shore route as the official one for the next con- vention, all the minor details of the trip to be arranged later by the transportation committee. Aftaiatlon The matter of affihation with the S. A. F. next came up, and was freely discussed. W. J. Keimel, vice-presi- dent of the S. A. F. for Northern Illinois, stated before the meeting the many advantages to be gained by the florists' clubs throughout the country by uniting with the S. A. F. A. T. Hey of Maywood, also spoke in favor of affiliation. Geo. Asmus adduced many reasons why it would be of interest to all the club members to be at the same time members of the S. A. F. It would give them membership in the national association that had a charter that was secured by an act of congress, and of which all florists were proud. It would give a larger representation at all future conventions. Emit Buettner, of Park Ridge, thought it would be a good thing to change the time of meeting of the national convention to a season when it could be held in con- nection with a good flower show. After many of the members had spoken freely on the matter, it was duly carried by a motion that the club favor affiliation with the S. A. F., and suggest that the payment of $1 per capita for aU members in good standing in the club, to be paid annually to the S. A. F., would be satisfactory to the club. The vice-president of this section will therefore lay this proposition before the meetmg of the executive committee of the S. A. F. at the approaching meeting in Boston. The matter of regulating the sale of fertilizers m this State was next brought up for discussion. W. J. Keimel, chairman of this committee, had invited Walter S. McGee, and H. R. Votaw, the latter connected with DarUng & Co., Union Stock Yards, both experienced fertilizer men, to be present and address the club on this matter. Both of these gentlemen made some very good remarks. This made a fitting subject for some legislation to be passed on for the protection of the growers, but it was con- sidered that the Illinois State Florists' Association would be the proper body to handle this matter. For this reason it was referred to the meeting of the associa- tion at DanvUle. G. L. Freeman, of the Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass., was present on his way back from the Coast and was called on for a talk on orchids, which he gave prin- cipally in the way of answering any questions that any of the members desired to ask. Several out of town' visitors were also present, among which were P. W. Peterson and A. C. Rott, both of Joliet; Sam Seligman, New York; Robt. Karlstrom, South Orange, N. J., and J. J. Grullemans, Lisse, Holland. Three applications for membership were received, and Clarence Smith, Mor- ton Grove, was elected. The Exhibition The different cut flowers were arranged on tables ex- tending well around the balcony outside the meeting room. The center of interest of the evening was the new Rose Hadley that is being disseminated this season by A. N. Pierson, Inc. The shipment reached the city on Thursday morning, being shipped direct to Bassett & Washburn, and the flowers were in splendid condition. Everybody wanted to see Hadley, and it was highly com- mented on by all present, the judges awarded it the club's certificate of merit. Bassett & Washburn had on display several handsome vases of Roses including Jonkheer J. L. Mock, Bulgarie, Sunburst, Mrs. Shawyer and Cecile Brunner. Two new Carnations to be disseminated by this company next sea- son were also on exhibition and admired. The varieties are Belle Washburn, a red, and Helen Washburn, a pink. W. J. Keimel had four handsome vases, one each of Roses Milady, Sunburst, Killarney and Bulgarie that showed the wonderful perfection attamed in the cultiva- tion of these varieties. Peter Reinberg had on exhibition some fine speci- mens of Mr. Aaron Ward, Richmond and Sunburst The Geo. Wittbold Co. had a vase of the new Rose Irish Fireflame and a number of blooms of Killarney that had attained a development that was remarkable. These were grown on large, stiff stems all over 4ft. long, with well developed blooms of great substance and perfection. The Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, of Detroit, sent a fine lot of its new Carnation Philadelphia in the best possible condition. This variety was shown before the club at the January meeting, but was not received in sufficiently good condition to be judged. For this reason it was decided that it should be judged at this meeting, which was done by C. W. Johnson of Morgan Park and scored 86 points. It was awarded the cer- tificate of the club for its excellent showing. Henry Wehrman of Maywood, 111., had on exhibi- tion some vases of Winter-blooming Sweet Peas of the Spencer types that he is now growing extensively, and is meeting with great success in their cultivation. These were given the club's certificate of merit. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. had an orchid display that consisted of Cattleya Trianae in many shades and in vari- ous blooming stages. A new Cattleya TrianiE, Mrs. Aug. Poehlmann, was in this display. It was a spray with four flowers 7y2in. across; sepals and petals, magenta pink; lip dark purple orange, throat mixed purple. This was of much interest to the orchid special- ists who were present. A. T. Hey of Maywood, 111., had a display of orchids, principally Cattleya Triana;, that came in for a good share of the compliments of the evening. The judges for the evening were Emil Buettner, Park Ridge; Andrew Benson of the Basset & Washburn's greenhouses at Hinsdale; and E. Reichling, of the Rose grooving department of the Peter Reinberg estabhsh- ment. Memorandum Jor Catalog Mailing It is to be remembered that on March 16, 1914, the new rate on catalogs weighing over 8oz. goes into effect. Those of our friends having catalogs which are even a half-ounce over the 8oz. will be compelled to pay pound postage at the zone rate. It is true that it may be of some slight advantage in nearby zones, but in the highest zone a catalog weighing 20oz., which is now mailed for ten cents, will cost 24e., it being charged as 21bs. As practically all the catalogs have now been mailed out the new ruhng will not affect our subscribers very heavily this season. The problem for 1915 will be approached in due time. & [ (BUtmt^ j ^ Goodwin Braslin We regret to record the death of Goodwin BrasUn, son of Mrs. Georgian and the late Charles P. Braslin, who died at the home of his mother at 203 W. 123d St., New York City, on Thursday morning March 5, in his 20th year, of pneumonia, after an iUness of only four, days. The funeral was from his late residence on Fri- day, March 6. Mr. Braslin, though not connected with the seed business just prior to his last illness, was for several years an employee of one of the leading seed houses in this city. His sudden death will be mourned by many friends, by whom also sympathy is expressed for his mother in her great loss. Mrs. Anna Ehmann We regret to record the death of Mrs. Anna Uster Ehmann, wife of WilUam Ehmann, who died at Her home, at Corfu, N. J., on Tuesday afternoon, after an illness of about a week. The cause of death was heart failure. She was born in Zurich, Switzerland, on May 21, 1869, and was married to Mr. Ehmann on July 7, 1889. They came to Corfu from Switzerland about 12 years ago. Besides her husband Mrs. Ehmann is sur- vived by four sons, WUliam, Herman, Adolph and Henry; three sisters Mrs. Ernest Schlatter of Corfu, Mrs. Riter of Zurich, Switzerland, and Mrs. Spaeti of Winterthur, Switzerland, and a brother, Paul Uster of Dornbrin, Austria. Mrs. Ehmann was a member of Corfu Rebekah Lodge. The family has the sympathy of the trade and of the whole community. The funeral, which was very well attended by many friends and members of the craft, was held on Friday, March 6, at 2.30 p.m. from the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. J. B. Crawford officiating. The interment was in Evergreen Hill Cemetery. There were a large num- ber of flowers; among them were tributes from WUliam F. Kasting Co., and also from all the local florists, the Corfu Fire Department, Corfu Band and Rebekahs. AhtHUB A. KlECHHOFF. "FiottAL products cost more than they used to." "Yes," replied Mr. Barnbougle. "When a fellow is supposed to know the botanical name of what he's raisin' an' the zoological name of the insect that eats it and the chemical name of what will kill it, somebody's got to pay." Paul Volquardsen Paul Volquardsen, gardener for Mrs. W. G. Weld, Bellevue ave., Newport, R. I., died at his residence there on Monday, Mar. 9, from an attack of Bright's disease, from which he suffered more or less for over a year. He was, however, able to be about until eight months ago when he was taken to the Newport HospitaL Everything that skill and care could do was done for him without avail. His sight having left him— he re- turned to his home never again to see the beauties of Nature, which he so much admired. Mr. Volquardsen was a German by birth, and in that country obtained his first training. He came to the United States thirty-two years ago, and was for some time at Prof. Sargent's place, Brookline, Mass., and latterly head gardener on the Bebee estate, Falmouth, Mass. Sixteen years ago he went to take charge of the garden of Wm. G. Weld at Newport, where he was held in the highest esteem. He was a man of sterling character, a little reserved in manner, but one who gave freely from his great fund of information to those who enjoyed his friendship. His skill as a gardener was second to none; as a member of the horticultural society he was ever ready to do his part either in putting up exhibits, serving as a judge, or, in reading papers before the Society. A lover of music, even after sight and strength had failed, he attempted to play his favorite instrument the violin. Besides his widow, one son, Paul Volquardsen, at Brown & Sharpes, Providence, and Anna, a teacher at Chicopee, Mass., survive. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, of Falmouth Lodge of Masons, Mass., and of Newport Chapter Royal Arch Masons and of Washington Com- mandry, K. T., of this city. Axexandee MacLellan. 622 The Florists' Exchange "KiEP joui face always toward the sunshine and the shadows wiH tall behind you" The change in the maihng late on catalogs, it should be remembered, goes into effect on Monday next, March 16. All books or catalogs weighing over 8 ozs. will then be included under parcel post and be subject to the zone regulations. I BEAD in a local catalog of trees and shrubs the line "Long Island requires more evergreens." Which is very much my opinion. Perhaps I'll go to the tower of the Woolworth Building and with a twenty horse power megaphone, blow a blast to that effect upon the unsus- pecting heads of the rural New Yorkers. Let's keep up the cry, also for the planting of thousands of hedges, for its "dogged that does it." Looking through a list of real estate advertisements the other day I came upon one at the bottom which struck me as being very cute: "When you're through looking over all the other places, have a look at mine." An ad. like that has a decided pull. (Guess some one wiU try it now in the F. E. !) The Florist's Daughter.— Her father (appearing sud- denly over the wall)— "Ah! young man; it's you, eh? Did my daughter promise to meet you here?" The Young man (scared into telling the truth) — "Y-e-e-s, sir. She promised to meet me here a quarter of an hour ago; — but— but— I haven't— seen— anything— of — her." Her father (angrily) — "That is just like a woman, for all the world! They have no respect for an engagement what- ever. You just stand here, and I'U go back to the house and find her." In the advertisement of Ralph M. Ward & Co., in the KxcHANGE of Feb. 28, p. 467, I was interested in the catch line — "An optimist is one who makes two 'ha ha's' grow where before there was only a 'huh.' " Perhaps that's a quotation from some great classical writer. 'On the other hand, perhaps not. But the point to me is the "ha, ha." That was an exclamation that came into use about the middle and later decades of the eighteenth century by the antagonists of old "Capabihty" Brown, a renowned English landscape gardener. In order that owners of gardens might enjoy an uninterrupted sweep of view from their dwelling, he adopted the sunk fence idea so that a lawn around a house merged, or seemed to merge, into the extensive parks beyond. Frequently horned cattle roamed these parks and it is recorded that ladies, walking on the lawns, would sometimes be confronted suddenly by a horde of these cattle star- ing across at them, and forgetting that there was a sunk fence (i.e., a deep moat or ditch) they would run off screaming. Obloquy was thus thrown on the sunk fence as a practical arrangement, and it was called derisively the "Ha, ha." MobQtuo control work is being undertaken with vigor Connecticut. bwAixiiONA galegifolia alba is recommended in the \\ cek s Work" in this issue, as a good plant for f ur- islung bummer cut flowers for wreaths and other floral The demand for Dutch bulbs, notwithstanding so much failure m the blooming this year, is better than last J ear So salesmen say that they have sold twice as much stock. Ir IS said that tlie new Fuchsia triphylla hybrids are taking well out West, as neat pot plants. A hardy Fuchsia (or nearly hardy) is F. Hiccartoni, with showy crimson flowers. Ir you were confined to three varieties of Dahlias, which would you choose? Mine would be Delice, rich pink; Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, white; and Glory of Wilts, yellow. The latter is a cactus variety; the other two are decoratives. It will not be breaking a confidence to state that a cer- tain well known grower in New Jersey has some top- , notch Azaleas ready for entry in the flowering plant sec- tion of the New York Flower Show. Competitors had better look well to their laurels. Before I forget it, I would like once again at this sea- son to call attention to the new red flowered Broom, Cytisus DaUimorei, a cross between albus and An- dreanus. It is one of the finest recent additions to our outdoor shrubs; it was raised at Kew Gardens. At the meeting of the New York Florists' Club on Monday evening Max Schhng was much in the limelight as a proposer of candidates. After Joseph Beurlein, son of Peter of Elmhurst, L. 1., had been introduced, Mr. Schhng stated that Peter Beurlein had five more future members growing up for the club out at his home. It is pointed out by a Chicago correspondent that as the ground is not frozen this year, the planting season should open up quickly and therefore we shall have a longer period for ground operations than is the case in some Spring seasons. Much planting should be done in the next six or eight weeks. In Southwestern Connecticut and in adjoining por- tions of New York State during the past two or three years many Hickory trees have died and many more have been injured. Though this condition is the result of a number of contributing causes, the chief one seems to be a small beetle known as the Hickory bark beetle or bark borer {Scolytus quadrispinosus. Say.). During July and August the beetles tunnel in the new growth at "the axils of the compound leaves, causing them to break off. They also tunnel in the main trunk. The Florists' Exchange can say with a contempo- rary in another line, that its purpose is primarily to distribute the news of the trades it represents and to tell of new methods of doing work or interesting opera- tions in progress; it has facilities which can be made in- valuable to its readers and these are ungrudgingly placed "At your service." Hundreds of readers have already found these little services, performed as a part of the day's work, of great value to them. Occasionally, but not very often, something is asked which is outside of the scope of the paper and impossible to grant, but if the information is to be had it will be secured and transmitted to the subscriber who requires it. The call for floral emblems for funerals has been heavy during the past ten days. While Violets appear to be almost a drug on the market, Spencer Sweet Peas sell very well. St. Patrick's Day is next Tuesday, March 17, when the Shamrock and green Carnations will be in vogue. The death last week of Geo. W. Vanderbilt wiU recaU to those who visited his magnificent estate at Biltmore, near Asheville, N. C, the enjoyable afternoon spent there on Friday, Aug. 22, 1902, at the time of the eighteenth annual convention of, the S. A. F. On that day the estate and all it contained was opened to the visitors. The wonderful plantings, the driveways, the dairy and poultry farms, the herbarium, the beautiful flower gar- den, the chateau and the conservatories were all in- spected. Robt. Bottomley, Mr. Vanderbilt's head gar- dener at that time, did the honors. Dreer Opens New Double Store Last week was reception time at the Dreer stores in Philadelphia, and a cordial invitation to the public to inspect the new double store, 714 and 716 Chestnut St., was extended through the daily newspapers. The new addition was opened on Monday, March 2, and a recep- tion was held throughout the entire week, during which time many friends and customers availed themselves of the opportunity to inspect the new premises. The two stores are coiinected through a large archway, both have been renovated throughout and are provided with exceptional facilities for handling a large volume of business. The principal feature of the improvements is an entire duplication of the vegetable and farm seed de- partments, including lawn grass seeds, etc., thus giving double the counter space previously available for this purpose and permitting the employment of additional salespeople. Large space has been provided for displaying tools, implements, spraying machinery, poultry supplies and the numerous other merchandise to be found in an up-to- date seed store. A special plant department is another feature of the rearrangement of the stores, where expert plantsmen will give correct information and attend to the wants of customers in this line. Provision has also been made for giving exhibitions of flowers at seasonable times, beginning in May and continuing until late in the Fall. For this purpose a large room, with glass cover, lias been provided, and exhibitions wiU consist of the new and leading varieties of flowers and should be a great aid to customers in making selections for their gardens. The shipping and delivery department has not been over- looked, but has also been greatly enlarged and given ample space to permit of the quick and efficient service so much appreciated by purchasers of seeds, plants, etc., during the Spring season. For the occasion of the opening of this new additinn to the Dreer establishment, both stores were tastefully deco- rated, large palms, bay trees and many other decorative plants being used with good effect. [Through the courtesy of H. A. Dreer, Inc., we are enabled to present on this page a view of the double store. The provision made for showing seasonable plants in flower is a splendid idea and meets our warm approval. —Ed.] View showing tlie new double store of H. A. Dreer, 716 Chestnut St., PhUadelphia, Pa., whicli was formally opened on Monday, IMarcli 2. i March 11, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 623 President Chas. Loveridge Officers of Illinois State Florists' Association Treasurer F. L. Washburn [Secretary J. F. Amman Illinois and Indiana State Florists' Associations Joint Meeting at Danville, Illinois Florists of the Middle West Enjoy Splendid Convention and Outing on Tuesday and Wednesday this Week. Important Discussions and Pleasant Visitations the best Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums in com- merce at the present time originated in his State. Theo. Dorner, of Lafayette, equally praised the exhibition, saying that another year, if they were invited, they would come tenfold. E. A. Stewart, of Stewart & Hough, Anderson, Indiana, congratulated the florists of the neighbor State on the great success of this meeting. The armory was tastefully decorated with Southern Hmilax and gray moss from the Gulf Coast and a rustic effect was carried out. The booths and partitions were outlined with rough material from the woods, and draped with evergreens and moss. The electric lights were all enclosed in Japanese lantern effect. A pergola at the THE joint meeting of the Illinois-Indiana State Florists' Associations proved to be a success be- yond the anticipations of all interested. The total number of visiting florists was estimated at one hundred and seventy-ftve, probably one hundred and twenty-five from Illinois and fifty from Indiana. The visiting flo- rists from both of the States were highly pleased to find such an exhibition for their inspection as provided by the members of the Danville Florists' Club and .the State organization. The business meeting opened on Tuesday afternoon when H. E. Smith of Danville welcomed the visiting florists in a few well chosen words, to which A. C. Kohl- brand responded in a very happy manner. W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, Indiana, spoke for the Indiana State organi- zation, telling the meeting of the great pleasure it gave the delegates from his State to meet the Illinois friends. President Charles Loveridge, of the Illinois Association, delivered his annual address, after which Secretary G. F. Ammann read his annual report. Communications from the president of the American Rose Society were received regarding the establishment of an experimental Rose Garden in Illinois. J. C. Vaughan, and Alderman August Poehlmann, each of Chi- cago, spoke in favor of such a plan. A communication was then read from the chief of the horticultural de- partment of the Panama Exposition asking the co-opera- tion of the members of the association in all matters per- taining to floriculture for their coming exhibition, and a letter was read from Professor Blair of the University of Illinois inviting all the visiting florists to visit the experi- mental grounds of that university on Wednesday, stating that luncheon would be served on arrival at Urbana. It was also announced that the exhibition would be held over until Thursday so that the people of Danville could enjoy it fully. Under the heading of new business, com- munications were read from the secretary of the Chicago Florists' Club regarding the sale of fertilizers in the State, and on express rates. These were referred to the proper committee for action. Praise of the Exhibition At this point the chairman called for an expression from their Indiana visitors in regard to the show, when A. F. J. Bauer of Indianapolis spoke in a manner highly complimentary; W. G. Vesey of Ft. Wayne, also compli- mented the exhibitors and said the visitors from his State were highly pleased with what their neighbors had to show them. W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, compli- mented the exposition in the highest terms. He said he knew Illinois was capable of great things, but the florists of Indiana had accomplished many things also. Some of entrance to the armory was draped in Southern Smilax and a gray moss, and studded with orchids, while the large hall was filled with the numerous exhibits until there was not an available corner left for those that came in late with theirs. The attendance was large, and the local committee felt a good deal of pride in the com- pliments their visitors paid them for getting together such a handsome exhibit. Trade Exhibits Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, had a complete line of florists' supplies, Easter novelties, Christmas trees, Sham- rock and Shamrock boxes. This company gave souvenir pencils. The M. Rice Co. of Philadelphia, had baskets in duo tone coloring, and a general line of Easter novelties. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, showed florists' supplies, as new mounted baskets in two tone effects. C. Whit- tinger and M. E. Metcalf were in charge. Wertheimer Bros., New York, had an elaborate dis- play of Easter novelties in their particular line. George Cohen and Samuel Seligman were in charge. Harry Balsley of Detroit, Mich., contributed a full line of flowier pots for the florists' trade, and the Inland Supply Co. of Danville, had a display of pumps for water system for florists' and others' use. C. E. Crim in charge. The A. A. Arnold Mfg. Co., Chicago, sent a supply of cut flower boxes, with Fred Freund in charge. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, had a fine display of Spring bulbs and greenhouse plants; George Mohn in Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, was represented by an extensive display of palms and otlier decorative plants; also a complete' line of everything in flowering plants for the Easter trade; this being the largest plant exhibit in the exhibition; C. G. Anderson in charge. The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Indiana, had a display showing its new self-tying Carnation support; Adam Hein in charge. Smiths the Florists, Danville, exhibited an extensive display of miscellaneous flowering plants, comprising many novelties as Acacias and Easter stock; G. M. Smith in charge. The National Soldiers' Home, Danville (Superintien- dent, Caldwell), contributed a handsome group of plants that occupied a prominent place in the center of the Hall. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., sent an attractive exhibit of its new Rose Hadley. The Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit, Mich., had on display a vase of its new Carnation Philadelphia. H. N. Bruns, Chicago, exhibited several vases of his own particular strain of Lily of the Valley. The E. C. Amling Co., Chicago, exhibited miscellane- ous novelties in flowering stock, including Zvolanek Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas, grown by H. Wehrman of Maywood, Illinois, and some colored Free- sias, grown bv Alois Frey, Crown Point, Indiana. Charles I.overidge, Peoria, 111., displayed commercial varieties of Roses and Carnations. Fred Dorner & Sons' Co., Lafayette, Indiana, exhibited its new Carnations Champion, Yellow Prince, Good Cheer and Pink Sensation, as well as about twenty-five other new seedlings raised bv this company. The J. F. Amman Co., Edwardsville, IlHnois, had on exhibition White Enchantress Carnation and Sunburst and Ivory Roses. A. G. "Brown, Springfield, lUinois, exhibited Carna- 624 The Florists' Exchange Treasurer H. L. Wiegand Secretary O. E. Steinkamp tions. Enchantress, . Beacon, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Sangamo and several other good commercial varieties Basset & Washburn, Hinsdale County, Chicago, ex- hibited their two new Carnations BeUe Washbuin and Helen Washburn, with a select lot of choice stock in cut Roses, also young plants of all the varieties they are offering to the trade. The Pleasant View Greenhouses, Danville, had an assortment of vegetable plants in all popular varieties. Henry Baer of Peoria, Illinois, sent a table of the best commercial varieties in Carnations; George Rein- berg, Chicago, a vase of well known LUium Formosum; Charles C. Walker, Danville, many of the leading varie- ties of Carnations while Hartge & Elder, Indianapolis, exhibited Washington and White Enchantress Carnations. Albert G. Pittet, Indianapolis, had a handsome selec- tion of Sweet Peas of his own production, fine blooms in a splendid range of colors. Bauer and Steinkamp, Indianapolis, showed St. Nicholas, Reliance and Shasta Carnations; and Peter Britz, Danville, a table of tastefully arranged baskets flUed with cut flowers. Ed. Osborne, Danville, staged an exhibit of ferns, bulbs and cut flowers of Roses and Carnations. W. J. Anker, Danville, had flowering plants consisting chiefly of bulb- ous stock and some nice baskets of Carnations ; while W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J., contributed a collection of orchids, pot grown, consisting of some rarer varieties. The Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, exhibited Peerless Pink and other standard varieties of Carnations. Andrew Peterson, Hooperton, Ills., sent several vases of well grown Carnations and Roses of commercial varieties. While W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind., had Rhea Reid Roses with Gloriosa and other Carnations. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., exhibited their new Rose Ophelia; and Danville Floral Co., Danville, a fine exhibit of ferns. Azaleas and Cinerarias. Pyfer & Olson, Wilmette, 111., displayed ferns in many dif- ferent varieties and sizes. A Washburn & Sons, Bloomington, 111., had a display of Butterfly Sweet Peas and Violets. F. F. Benthey, Chicago, had Mrs George Shawyer Roses; and A. Roper, Tewkesbury, Mass, sent Carnation Alice Coombs. W. W. Coles ^Pidsident, State^^FIorists' Association ofj^lndlana Swenson, Elmhurst, 111., had a display of Winte ing Sweet Peas. Election of Officers H. E. Smith, president of the Danville Florists' Club, was elected president of the lUinois State Florists' Association, succeeding Chas. Loveridge. J. F. Ammann and F. L. Washburn were re-elected respectively to the offices of secretary and treasurer. Report of Secretary J. F. Aminann Your secretary reports an increase of twenty-five to the annual membership, and ten life members during the past year. This is a liberal increase considering that no special efforts were made to secure new members. I am sorry to report a loss in the death of our beloved fellow member David Wirth of Springfield. We sincere- ly sympathize with his bereaved family. The life membership buttons have been received and distributed. Of this first lot there are only a few more left, and it is the hope of your secretary that all members will apply for these readily by securing life memberships. The total amoimt collected for dues the past year is as follows: From annual members, $B2; from life members, $100; total, $162, which amount has been turned over' to the treasurer. .j.^^ Banquet A banquet was served on Tuesday at the Plaza Hotel, Danville, to one hundred and fifty of the visitmg florists and their friends. A. C. Kohlbrand of Chicago, made an excellent toastmaster for the occasion, and among the different speakers were Prof.. Blair of the University of lUinois, Hon. Jos. Cannon, J. C. Vaughan, and othei£. The speaking was in progress up to 11.45 p.m. The banquet hall was tastefully decorated with Carnation Beacon, the emblem of the IlUnois State Florists' Asso- ciation on this occasion, and shown to fine advantage on the various tables. The visiting florists left at 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning, reaching the University of Illmois at 11.30. Between seventy-five and one hundred of them expected to make this trip for which a special car of the Illinois Traction Co. was chartered. The delegation expected to leave there in the afternoon at 4 p.m. and return to Danville, when the business was brought to a close. Treasurer Chaa. C. Walker Secretary Joseph J. Smith March U, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 62S Among Those Present at Danville Were Noted the Following: Ammann, J. F„ Edwardsville, 111. Anderson, C. G., Morton Grove, II Eaur, A. F. J., Indianapolis, Ind. Benson, Andrew. Hinsdale, 111. Berbier, L. G. Dunkirk, Ind. Blaekuuiri, W. C, Evansville, Ind. Kokon Cubert, James, Eossville, Ii: Dietsch, Arthur, Chicago, I Dorner, Theo. Lafayette Ind. Drury, H. F., Galesburg, 111. Bubois, H. A., Chicago, 111. Elder, L.S., ' " '" '" Ellis, Robert, Evans, John, Richmond, Ind. Farney, Frank, Philadelphia, Pa Fehr, A. G. Belleville, 111. Fisher, Frank, Joliet. 111. Foley, P. J.. Chicago, 111. Freund, S., Chicago, 111. Goldsborough, R. A., Peoria, 111. Guy, E. W., Belleville, 111. Hack, W. H., Plainfleld, 111. John J. E. Connersville, Ind. Katzi Keimer, W. J., Blmhurst, 111. Kilner, F. R., Chicago, 111. Klein, B. H., Edwardsville, II Kohlbrand, A. C, Chicago, 111, Kurowski, B. F., Chicago, 111. -•"-'"■ ■ 111. red., Chi( _ L. F., Chicago, 111. C, Peoria, 111. Mann, Earl, Richmo..x., ^^.-. Mann, Matt, Chicago 111. Maynard, B. J., Chicago, 111. Metcalfe, L. L. Chicago, 111. Mohn, George, Chicago, 111. Morton, James, Chicago, 111.- Nelson, J. A., Peoria, 111. Ollinger, B. B., Chicago, 111. Palinsky, W. L., Chicago, 111. Peterson, Andrew, Hooperton, 111. Pettit, A., Indianapolis, Ind. Pillsbury, I. L.. Galesburg, 111. Poehlmann, August, Chicago, 111. Raymond, Henry, Indianapolis, Ringier, Arnold, Chicago, 111. Samons, J. D. Peoria, 111. Schreiber, F. A., Indianapolis, Ind. Schuyler,' Joseph, Hooperton, 111. Seligman, Sam., New York, N. Y. Sinner, John, Chicago, 111. Steinkamp, O. E., Indianapolis Stewart, J^. S., Anderson, Ind Swanson, Gus., Elmhurst, 111. Ten Eyck, C. M., Auburn, Ind Terpening, Mrs. Floyd, Catlin, Vaughan, J. C, Chicago. 111. "Vesey, W. J., Fort Wayne, Ii Von Sieventhal, Otto, Peoria, Wagoner, Albert, Columbi Ind. The loss will be fully $8000 and is most unfortunate just at this time as W. G. Dobbs has been confined to his bed for a year with kidney and bladder trouble and had just been able to get out again. So what with doctors' bills and other expenses, the blow is doubly heavy. Mr. Dobbs is a member of the S. A. F. and O. H. and prominent in the Elks and Masonic bodies. Hy. [If some of our larger growers see fit, in the kindness of their hearts, to assist Dobbs & Son with donations of a little surplus stock to help replace that which has been lost, we are assured that, under the circumstances, the gifts will be highly appreciated. — Ed.] Ind. Washburn, C. L., Chicago, Waters, T. K, Chicago, 111. Wendland, William, w, v.. W., Chicago, 111. w lamer, M. F. Highland, 111. Wiegand, Homer, Indianapolis, In Woodyard, B. S., Chicago, 111. Yates, J. B., Chicago, 111. Ziska, John, Chicago, 111. Fire Strikes Wm. Elliott & Sons Fire in the building at No. 42 Vesey St., New York City, occupied by Wm. Elliott & Sons, wholesale and retail seedsmen, was discovered in the basement of the building shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10. Owing to the heavy smoke which poured from the build- ing it was at flrst thought that the entire structure was doomed, but quick action on the part of the fire de- partment was responsible for the confining of the flames to the basement. The damage to the stock and fixtures of Wm. Elliott & Sons seems mostly from smoke and water. After the fire had been put out, the front of the store, aside from the broken glass, looked considerably more like normal. Inside the store itself in a number of spots the flooring was chopped through by the firemen. In the rear of the store the skylight over the offices had been broken through, causing damage and con- fusion. Mr. EUiott stated late Wednesday morning that the loss had not yet been estimated. AU hands are busy endeavoring to straighten up the store, and Mr. Elliott hopes to have everything in spick-and-span condition before the opening of the retail season. with John Young, general secretary. The ruling is that no Rose shall be exhibited with more than two growths : that is with one pinch, except in a class calling for special displays. These rules it is desired to have generally known. More members have paid their dues so far this year than has been done in the same period in any year previous. March 10, 1914. Benjamin Hammonk, Sec'y. Executive Committee Meeting, American Rose Society The executive committee of the American Rose So- ciety met in New York, March 9, and registered the Roses entered by Dingee & Conard Co. of West Grove, Pa.: Climbing My Maryland and West Grove, described Climbing' My marylana — In all except habit of grow duplicate of My Mar ' " ' •' ' ■ ' . decided climber. My Maryland, fron West Grove (Liberty X Kaiserin Augusta Victoria). In color cerise pink. Flower flat in form, full and double, cup shaped. Habit of growth vigorous. Also the Rose Lady Ann BorodeU, registered by Messrs. S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I., de- scribed as follows: My Maryland. The New York Flower Show There have been five entries already made for the exhibition, and among them some of the finest pot plants. Robert Simpson of Clifton, N. J., will be the manager of the Rose division. The entry blanks and final prize schedule are now available and have been mailed to all probable exhibitors. Treasurer Harry O. May will be on hand to give all assistance poss'ible. The gentlemen who are to act as judges are as follows: Messrs. Philip Breitmeyer, Peter Duff, William F. Gude, Frank H. Traendly, F. A. Danker, Leo Niessen, Joseph Heacock, Walter Sheridan, W. J. Pahner, George Bur- ton and William Kleinheinz. The gold medal, for the best Rose originated in America during the past five years, will be awarded on Monday, March 23. The entire committee, as well as the executive committee, will act as a body of judges. Note Special Rule Governing Exhibits All entries for the show are to be filed in duplicate, one with the secretary of the Rose Society, the other FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers 4. . 1 j Another Greenhouse Gives Way | 5 Collapse of House of Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. 5 Universal sympathy is felt for Uobbs & Son in the great misfortune which has recently befallen them through the heavy loss sustained by the collapse of their house during the great blizzard of March 1. The accident was caused, it is reported, mainly by a flaw in part of the con- struction work. The house was 250ft. long by 42ft. wide. Where the break occurred it took down four of the main hot water pipes, which entirely emptied the system. At that time the mercury registered 12 deg. above, consequently all the plants were frozen solid. The house contained about 13,000 Carnations in full crop, 5000 Vincas in 4in. pots, 1000 Violets in flower, one bench of stock 'Mtmis, with thousands of cuttings ready to take off besides other stock. The accompanying illustrations show the house before and after the accident. A wide angle lens was used in taking the latter picture, hence the dwarfed appear- ance of the house. As will be noted the amount of snow on the roof does not seem of itself to have been sufficient to cause the roof to give. New England Nurserymen Annual Convention at Hartford, Conn. The second annual, convention of the New England Nurserymen's Association was held at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, Conn., Feb. 24 and 25. The principal busi- ness of the day was the election of officers and appoint- ment of committees, which took place at the morning session. Officers for the ensuing year are: President, John R. Barnes of YalesviUe; vice-president, C. H. Greaton of Providence, R. I.; secretary, Charles Adams of Springfield, Mass.; treasurer, V. Vanicek of Newport, R. I. Executive committee: Harlan P. Kelsey of Salem, Mass.; A. P. Home of Manchester, N. H.; E. W. Breed of Clinton, Mass. Past President Kelsey appointed W. H. Wyman of North Abington, Mass.; John R. Barnes of YalesviUe, and V. A. Vanicek of Newport, R. I., as the legislative committee. The date of the annual meeting was changed to the last Tuesday in January of each year instead of the present date in February and the constitution was altered to conform to the change. President Barnes announced the following committee: Publicity, A. E. Robinson, Lexington, Mass.; C. R. Burr, East Manchester; Theodore Borst, Boston, Mass.; membership committee, Winthrop Thulow, West New- bury; Paul Hubbard, Bristol; Daniel A. Clark, Fiske- viUe, R. I. Upon the invitation of C. H. Greaton, the association voted to hold the next annual meeting in Providence, R. I. The topic for discussion at the afternoon meeting was, "Proper Methods of Growing Herbaceous Stock in the Nursery." A. E. Robinson of Lexington, Mass., was the leader. The next subject was "Imported Nursery Stock," presented by W. H. Wyman, of North Abington. )He said that there were many phases of the subject. He advocated buying very little stock from abroad and going ahead and growing all the varieties at home that it was possible to grow. He said the dwarf conifers were a good proposition for the nursery man. Great care should be taken of imported stock when it first arrives and it should be watered the first thing after its arrival. He advised putting the stock in tubs and letting it drink its fill. He advised strongly against letting the soil heat and harden over the roots during the first season. Mr. Borst of Boston, thought the lowering of the tariff had been a tremendous harm to the nurserymen and would necessitate going to foreign mar- kets as long as the tariff was so low and the home growers could never become independent growers. He said the present tariff afforded little protection. He advocated a tariff high enough to overcome the differ- ence between the cost of labor in the two countries. Concerning "Nurserymen and Public Parks" Superin- tendent George A. Parker of the parks system, told the nurserymen about the good being done by the arrange- ments for social groups amid the natural and artificial beauties of Elizabeth Park, at the Pond House, similar to the one held the previous evening, at which the asso- ciation was the guest of the local nurserymen. He said that when he considered park planting as a whole, the work of the nurserymen should be taken as an integral part of a city sy^em of parks. The elements of the skyline the leaf texture, and the form of individual plant- See page 616 Collapse of Greenhouse (shown left) of Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. 626 The Florists' Exchange ings are essential matters to be determined for the sake of good general effect. Individuality in planting is becoming more common. But every planting should show, in its color and forms, the spiritual qualities worked into them. They should constitute, altogether, the expression of love. Plant- ings should call out the best in the character of the planter. Other interesting paper refer in later issues. read to which we will Deer Butts Its Way Through the Butted Glass The following account of an exciting and most un- heard of adventure ever happening to a greenhouse proprietor is related for the benefit of his fellow sub- scribers for The Flokists' Exchange by Philip Arz- berger of Pleasantville, N. Y. The story is certainly a peculiar one and well worth the telling. We give a photograph of the house and show the spot through which the deer made her entrance. Unfortunately, Mr. Arzberger did not have the time to take a picture of the break as the cold weather necessitated its repair without a moment's loss of time. "On Thursday, March 5, at 9 a.m., a wild deer (a doe), evidently crazed by a shot, made a phenomenal leap through the roof of one of my houses, landing in the middle bench among a fine lot of double Stocks in full bloom. The house is situated on a side hill, quite steep and about 15ft. above the street level. The deer ran up the steep terrace and made a clean leap of about 12ft. to ISft., breaking through the top lights (between the bars) without any apparent injury, because, in a second, she was on her feet, tearing at full speed through the bench of Stocks. My son, who was at the time in the adjoining house, ran in to see what all the racket was about and, upon seeing a human being, the deer made a dash for liberty through the rear wall of the house, taking along one of the purlins and most of the glass in that partition. Philip Walthler, Jr. (my son) went through the same hole the deer jumped through and gave chase. After a long, tiresome run of about six miles on the trail, plainly visible on the snow, after wading icy brooks, climbing ihdlls and crossing swamps, he came upon the spot where the deer had fallen. Some hungry Italians had gotten there ahead of him, but this did not keep him from following in hot chase after them. They finally abandoned their prey and lit out. My son turned the animal over to the game wiarden of this section, wh» forwarded the same to tlie Conservation Commission in Albany. The game warden had the kindness to examine the damage the deer had done and informed me that he would O. K. the bill, which was forwarded to him the next day. "On account of the cold weather we had to get busy at once and repair the gap on both ends, and am sorry to say that we had no time to take a picture sliowiiig the breaks." me that his experience is that you can pour a certain amount of water upon a bed and it will remain there ; if you put on more it will commence to run through and will drain itself out. Plants that are to be thrown out this Spring will probably be benefited by a liberal sprmkling of wood ashes which will add to the growth, and improve the color of the flowers. Afiording Nourishment Beds that are to stay in could be covered with a like quantity of dried blood and bonemeal in equal parts (an ordinary pailful for 500 sq. ft. of bench). We have had very good results from this mixture. Some growers are of the opinion that with the increased vigor the plants have in the Spring months, combined with a top dressing of rough manure, no other fertilizer is needed. There is truth in this, but in a great many cases the more you put on the beds the more you will get out of the plants. It does not pay to starve them, a very little extra expense for plant food, or extra labor to take care properly of the work through the Spring rush is often returned with large interest at this time. We have been through a siege of hard cold weather when the fires have been going steadily day and night. Now that the days are lengthening so fast, we shall soon have the sun with us early in the morning, and it will be wise then to bank the fires in good time, or the houses get too hot at first, which is liable to have a bad effect on the plants, and the flowers do not have so much sub- stance as if kept cooler. Routine work such as weeding, tying, disbudding, syringing, etc., should be regularly and faithfully per- formed. Perhaps the two things tliat will work havoc Seasonable Reminders PLANTS that have had proper treatment will now be growing rapidlj', and with the increasing sun heat and lengthening days will need a mulch to protect the young feeding roots and prevent too rapid evaporation." The manure from the tank, after being used to make liquid manure, is good for this purpose. Horse manure is also used by a number of growers with very good results. Manure that is fairly fresh, or has not been spoiled by having been allowed to burn, may be used. It is important to water it in thoroughly as soon as it is applied and spread, using a rose on the end of the hose, with a good pressure of water behind it. One cord of manure will cover about 2500 sq. ft. of bench surface. Watering Water must be applied liberally now if the plants are to do their best. I think that, generally speaking, more harm is done by under than overwatering. I was shown some very good looking Roses in the middle of the Winter that were watered nearly every day through last Novem- ber and December. These were grafted plan.ts. My own experience recalls own root plants that were watered every day in Midwinter with good results. It seems to be a question of drainage. One good grower tells Our picture shows (lu ,rnnlilyn» N.Y Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New Yoik, New Jersey and Loni Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country am delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. /f^^ •LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawandci, Lancaster and ■ er Western New York cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. i Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associi<»="n Burlington, Vt Orders for Ver mont and North* ern N. Y. fiUed to ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers for all occasions delivered promptly anywhere BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern PolntsJ 509 No. Charles Street BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street] This advertisement resulted in profitable returns for Mr. Penn, due, he says, to [the white space idea. Any retailer is privileged to utilize this scheme of newspaper publicity, if account is unpaid, and that a check will be appreciated. We use no form letters, as from experience we have foimd that it is better to make a personal appeal suited to each particular case. If this letter bring no results, what shall be done with the account depends on the cir- cumstances of the case, the customer's standing in the community, his apparent worth and his local credit rat- ing. Sometimes we have found it good policy to be patient for a number of months and coax a customer along, retaining his good^will and finally educating him into paying his bills promptly. Sometimes customers let small accounts run month after month simply be- cause the amount involved is small. If the bookkeeper deliberately adds a dollar or two to this man's state- ment it will often bring him into the office in a wrath- ful mood with sarcastic comments on your system of bookkeeping. Proper apologies are made, the bill cor- rected, and the right amount collected. There are said to be tricks in all trades and this is one of them. Its success shows that the customer had not overlooked the account but was willfully neglecting it. {To be concluded) CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass l^vftOS? Flowers '^"l^r l 522 So. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. I 25 E. Madison St BOSTON, MASS. 124 Tremont Street all New England pomts. 1. The delivery I a specialty. BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. Q.i "Penn, the Tele- BOSTON MASSACHUSEnS 143 Tremont St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue Every facility for filling trade orders satisfactorily, and delivering promptly at residence, hotel, steamer and theatre in Brooklyn, Now York and vicinity. Where the Florist Can Well Assist It matters not whether the home be in the city or on the farm, a few flowering plants and evergreens both indoors and in the garden will drive away gloom. There is plenty of toil in the city and on the farm, and too often there is utter indifference in the providing of innocent delights, along with the tolerance of far too much solitude and murkiness. Boys and girls often leave the farm because it lacks the beauties of city homes and gardens, and they find when they have gone to the cities that circumstances compelled them to exist on their meager earnings in sec- tions surrounded by just such gloominess as they com- plained of on the farm. On the farm, in numerous instances, a few flowers and plants would drive off the sordidness of rural life. Like- wise would magazines and newspapers, and an organ or a piano, preach the gospel of beauty and take the place of the unwholesome themes that so often occupy the mind. Good books and music, and the talking machine and graphophone, along with flowers, will make every home an ideal one, be it in the city or on the farm. It is the duty of the boys and girls of today, especially on the farm, to make living there glorious and to wipe out the barrenness tolerated by their parents and grand- ats. Adopt practical farming, take advantage of the government demonstration work, hold meetings with your neighbors, discuss road-making and farming, cultivate FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers See page 616 JULIUS BAER (feO[i!!]®DR!]Kl/aTD, FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUt CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO [Fo w. mmFwm EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street The Florists' Exchange 629 AYTON, OHIO Main St. ■She ^ark S'loral Co DENVER, COLO. J. A. Valentine, President. Colorado, Utah, 1643 Broadway .JlJ^Ji?'^„ ed by Express. Urders promptly filled. Usual discounts. flowers and evergreens, and make the home a thing of beauty and the envy of your city friends. Sad be it, but it is true nevertheless, too many farmers and too many merchants and mechanics, have forgotten the happy days of their courtships and no longer make their wives the pretty speeches of sweet heart days — no flowers come from the lips as in the days of old, neither are flowers grown in the home, while in the plot that should be plowed and spaded as the Eden of the wife and mother, pigs are allowed to root. In the heart of every woman, as in her girlhood daj^s, there is a natural love of flowers; but husbands and fathers, either too preoccupied by their work, or having lost the sentiment of their courting days, no longer find pleasure in providing those little things that once gave delight to those dearest of earth's treasures. — Fort Smith Herald, Arkansas. Prompt and efficient i "(Sliio INDIANAPOUS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. i points in 111] 9 floweis excel. SMTT J QThe Florist Q/ ri I I ^i ^V^ 36 West Forsyth Si Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We remch all Honda and South GeorgU j miuAM"U KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue DETROIT, MICH. Avenue ^^jj^ r aH MicUgan points and lane sections of Ohio, "^S^^j^^ and Canwds. Retail orders placed with us will ^'^ Deliveries to Northwestern Ua "iaRVSOn ^^e Florist EJmira, V- 107 W. MARKET ST. i> • I • iveiies to Ithaca, Binghamton, Hornell, Corning and other ^^^- Cut Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. toTTER Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^> FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points A Noteworthy Anniversary One year ago, March 10, Scranton, Pa., saw the o]3ening of one of its finest retail florists' establishments, at which time thousands of Roses, Carnations, Dafi'odils, etc., were presented to the public, the pressure of people at that time being so great that several police oflicers were stationed at the flower shop to hold them in check. Today, just one year ago, the first anniversary is Ijeing celebrated, flowers and plants being sold at greatly reduced prices. The store has been elaborately deco- rated for the occasion. To make the display one long to be remembered, Mr. Baldwin has had his corps of employees working industriously for three days past, under the supervision of his manager, M. L. Ruch, formerly with McAllister of Passaic, N. J., and the result has been to stage a displa scale — one long to be rememberei The Baldwin establishment is located at 526 Spruce St., with fine show greenhouses in the rear, also the garage. The growdng establishment is located about one and one-half miles out from the center of the city, where Mr. Baldwin has a fine range of houses. Large crowds are taking advantage of this anniversary sale. The motto of the Spruce st. flower shop is, "Courtesy and Prompt Service," and therein lies, in a great meas- ure, the secret of Mr. Baldwin's success. The illustration here given of the flower shop was taken the morning of the anniversary opening. H. C. N. fLOWERS Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. OHM A. KKLI^KR EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MlCHLE^ BROSo COe Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS a,(i)ia§wa[L[Li. KVc ENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH- MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED Kd^y^^di^^^ 526 Asylum St. \> G^}^^ Arfisfic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN Store, 752 Main Street BENTON STREET :ORGE G. IMcCLLNIE Hartford, Conn. ghland Park Greenhouses Floral Designs de Luxe The most popular Book of Designs ever complied and presented for the considera- tion of the Retailer. Price $2.50. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE p.o.bo,i697 New York Choicest Cut Flowers. Penooal attention given to out-of-town ortleri LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. I given to orden for' Louisville and i unaing territory. A fine stock of flowers always rea Delivery facilkiea perfect. Supply Advts. will be found on pages 635-36-37 SSiSs" HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS iveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South ^nd SouthwMt Teiaa SallinSa from Galveston *^. 3t, Jt uAimann^ Christ lS?S-^^aGT^N>!':o^--c,-^ S- FANNIN STREET. wh PASADENA, CAL, The Orchid 13 EAST COLORADO STREET AI»>aJI Los Angele ^t^ oivif ^s^^^^:^^^j5^^^ Edward Sceery <^ IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 OurMottorTHE GOLDEN RULE PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHIA I PA. We Guarantee Satisfaction & 22d S We furnish the best, artistica j NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue all orders from unknown PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. NEW YORK JoKn S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station ad Elsewhere in Greater New York and its Suburbs. PITTSBURGH, Pi 710 East Diamonds (North Side) OPEN DAY AND NIGI March 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 63 DRAKE Greenhouses Established 1875 Pittsfield, Mass. Leading and most modern Floral Establlahment In Western Massachusetts Y oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Oat-of-town orders will recer pmmpt and careful [[Wire us your ore Portland, Oregon We Grow Our Own Stock oZImZTs iwarnn £ Forbes Co. In this Territory by 347 WASHINGTON ST. saLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. FLOWER ^"''"'^""^S^ GlenEden ROVIDENCE, R. I. ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 ainton Ave., Nortli Complete line always ready. Salter Bros, ""^fr FLOIUSTS Main St., West MM ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East t^^' FOREST CITY ROCKFORD, ILL £/£ Quick I FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES Iowa Points. Easter Flowers'"3^„-d°v!S5^^^°TheCaIifornia Florist SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ^_ 1036 Hyde Street FLORIST „ W. can wpply vou whh flowers at whoIessJe or re- tail, any quantity &nd best quaCty. At retail, the beat put up in daintiest boies and delivered anywhere. Try a $5.00 bos of our Violets or Chrysanthemums, put up for a five-day journey. Wire us or write us your orders to be delivered in and about San Francisco. Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement in Wilkes . Caxix)ndale, and aD I Towna SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Ave. TeUpLona or telegraphic orders for any city Northeaitem Pennsylvania will receive prom SAINT LOUIS, MO. U^Orist ^^^'^ North Grand Ave* H ''^** An ordera by Telegraph or Tele phone most carefully executed a ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. We 60 orders for tie Tw Northwest. The largest si great variety. Write, wire W'.e.OT^^ CO. SYRACUSE,N.Y. Onondaga Hotel We will carefully execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Graf Waldersee. Campanello. . Pr. Fr. Wilhelm. LaTouraine. . Amerika Cedric Rochambeau.. New York.... Lapland Carpathia. . Themistocle; From Baltimore Rhein!.' .'.■;; From Boston Canopic Devonian HOLLYWOOD GARDENS SeattleandNorthwest 1534 Second Avenue Sailing Day Hon War 14-10.00 a 14-11.00 a 14-11.00 a 14-12.00 14- 3.00 p 17-10.00 a 10-11.00 19-11.00 19- 3.00 pm, 24-12.00 m, 25-10.00 a 25-10.00 a 25-11.00 a 26-10.00 a 26-12.00 26- 3.00 p Mch.16- 2.00 pm, ■■ 18- 2.00 pm, 25- 2.00 pin, 1- 2.00 pm, 22- 2.00 pm, 18-10.00 a 20- 5.30 a 21- 6.00 a 24-10.00 a 26-11.30 a Mch.14-10.00 a " 15-11.00 a 2a-11.00 a 24-10.00 a 27-10.00 a I 28-10.00 a 'a2S- 1st St., Hoboken 3d St., Hoboken W. 24th St., N.Y. Pier38.Bkyn W. 34th St.. N.Y, 33d St., Bkyn. aist St., Bkyn. W. 19th St., N. Y W. 16th St., N.Y, Pier 3d St., Hoboken W. 21st St., N.Y. W. 24th St., N. Y, 14th St., N.Y. W. 15th St., N.Y. W. 34th St., N.Y. - - ., Hoboken W. 19th St., N.Y. W. 15th St., N.Y. M Dks. Ch B&ADks.,E.Bos Com. Pr. So Bos B & M Dks., Chi &ADks.,E.Bos & M Dks.. Char 53 So.lWharves Mad.-Gib.- Alg.-Monaco Nap.-AIex. Havre Bremen Rotterdam Nap.-Gen.- Hamburg Alg.-Nap.- Southampton Hamburg Rotter.-Lib. Azores-AIg.- Hamburg Southampton Southampton ' itwerp Igiers-Nap.- Hamburg Glasgow Alg.-Na, London Liverpool Liverpool London Liverpool Glasgow Liverpool SYRACUSE, N. Y Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders C2^0fl^tt*^^ S'LyiUi Both Phones, iU Burdett Ave. & Hooslck St. TROY, N. Y. ^^>^ TROY, N Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Utica, N. Y. funeral 6mbleni8 Cut flowers ^TOHvn ^ros. & Co. UIUTBD Florists, cNjifseiymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. ^^^^^ , VANCOUVER, B. C. "^W' Bulbs Seeds WASHINGTON D. C. lltb and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass Flc^T. WORCESTER, MASS. 407 & 409 Main St. Worcester, Mass. 3 Pleasant Street <^^ 11 South Phelps Street Youngstown, Ohio Supply Advts. wUI be found on pages 635-36-37 632 The Florists' Exchange Classified Advertisements ( ; Terms: Cash with Order. ; under this heading i „ „ Sale"; Stock Wanted. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Our charEc is 10 cts. per hne (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). , ^_^ Display advts. in these columns, S1.50 per inch. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of Copy must reach New York office, Nos. 2 to S "Duane Street; or P. O. Box 1697, by Tuesday night to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. the answers directed ( live, James Morton, Avenue. ■ Chicago representa- SITUATIONS WANTED Superintendent or Manager N. Y. New York; hi^ prize ■ in every de- partment; havmg ;ust completed a large landscape contract, is open for engagement as Superintendent of estate, parks or land- scape department, or manager of large commercial proposition where fexecutive ability, connection, and i European and Landscape Gardener or Superintendent Private Establishment Vishes position. Splendid experien inches of the trade. Three years uation, having charge " ' department, Reliable, temperate and Scotch, married, Address j Exchange. nected with the florist and holding sectional and general a landscape architectural firm, since then, emploifed by a large manufacturing concern in an executive capacity? Am anxious to return to my old trade in any position, preferably one where my addition- al business training would ( "" required on country estate. Upen lor ; March 15th; Scotch descent, 43, mar- no children, best reference as to ability and icter; no postal; state wages. Address A. H., The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTEI>— In charge of the out- side work on large private place, by a single man, aged 30, English, with a practical experience of the care of lawns, shrubberies, Roses, and herbaceous gardens, etc. Used to handling a number of men; leaving present position voluntarily; well recom- SITUATiON WANTEr>— By single man, to take charge of gentleman's country estate; aged 30, English; practical experience in greenhouses, care of lawns, shrubberies, herbaceous and Rose gardens, growing vegetables, etc.; leaving present position to better himself; well recommended. Address SITUATION WANTED— On private or commer- cial place as gardener and florist; competent of taking charge of greenhouse plants, Roses, Carna- tions, 'Mums, Gardenias, bedding and bulbous stock, forcing of fruits and vegetables, and land- scape work. Address Gardener, care of Mrs. Jurgens, 366 16th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— Gardener desires posi- place, Scotch, 29, married, no children; 14 years' experience in the care and cultivation of fruit, flowers and vegetables outdoors and under glass; also the care" of lawns, trees and shrubs. Address A. D.. care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Column SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman on private or commercial place where results are expected; good grower of Carnations, 'Mums, Vio- lets, Bulbs, Christmas and Easter stock, etc. State particulars in first letter. Address A. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By first-class gardener, now head gardener on commercial place; private place preferred, aged 30, expert grower of Orchids, all kinds of greenhouse and outdoor plants and landscape gardening. Please state wages and particulars. Address Box 11, Carlstadt. N. J. SITUATION WANTED— To take charge . mercial place, by a German man, singl grower of Carnations, Roses, '^u plants; 25 years' experii "' Address C. F., P. O. B< Please state wages Watertown, Conn.. SITUATION WANTED— By ^ard. long experience on commercial ] greenhoi general greenhouse stock. Address Gardener, 122 100th St., care Haughey, Caldwell. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By young woman, just finished Winter course in commercial floriculture at Cornell, also had practical experience^ ' gardening. Willinj Ave., New York City. M. Hull SITUATION WANTED— On commercial or pri- vate place,, by German, aged 41; 25 years' expe- rience on Carnations. Roses, 'Mums and general stock; can take charge. Please state wages. Ad- dress A. R., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTEE>— Young man, 25. A. 1 designer, decorator, and store work in general, able to take charge, accustomed to first-class trade^ 12 years' experien "t-t _.t7' SITUATION WANTED— By Engllsl ... ^X. . , > in greenhouses, vegeta Address A. N., care The Florist, 370 Shawmut . : and ability: pri' State particulars in first letter, are The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Head gardener wishes perience under glass and outdoors; best of refer- nches of'hom' °care The'plo- SITUATION WANTED— By young Scotchman, on private estate, greenhouse work preferred; 5 ?u?nfsh''bSt'of referenle.^ Address A. B^.^cS The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As or propagating foreman, life experi designing, detailing and planting, advantageously, single, American. A. C, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By fin SITUATION WANTED— By young man, single, 23. 7 years' experience in greenhouse and outside work. Assistant on private estate preferred. Ref- erences. Address .A. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Young man, business. Address A. O., care The Flo: SITUATION WANTED — Experienced florist SITUATION WANTED— By Erst-t SITUATION WANTED— Capable, experienced SITUATION WANTED— An experienced garden- er and greenhouse man wishes position on gentle- man's place; married, one child; best references. Address S. T.. Box 8, Sparkill. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By German gardener, 22 years old; 4 years' experience in Chrysanthe- mums, Carnations, bedding plants; sober, honest. Address A. B.. Huguenot Park, S. I., N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By Gardener, first- class grower of all branches; quick and temperate; German, 38. Address Florist, care R. Wedrale, 409 E. 74th St., New York City. . SITUATIONS WANTED n, aged 30, th reliable seed house. Excel- Fent references. Address B. A., care The Florists' Exchaqge. SITUATION WANTED— By thoroughly experienced in the express orcfer c SITUATION WANTED— By experienced, sing man, competent grower of Roses and Carnation Address Florist. 154 E. 27th St., New York City. HELP WANTED WANTED Two young ladies and two young men who know the flower trade; ' must be able to make sales. State age, experience and salary in first letter. Address A. P. care The florists' [xchange WANTED A Competent Nurseryman For foreman of our nurseries immediately. Refer- ences and full information in hrst letter, please. THE NEWBURYS MITCHELL. S. D. WANTED— Flori $60.00 per month with a 5-room house on the es- tablishment. Address Halifax Garden Co., Hall- fax, Mass. WANTED — Competent working gr< high-grade pot plants for a wholes sery in the vicinity or San Francisco. Must t planting and pruning. Please state age, experience and wages desired. Ghas. R. Fish & Co., Worcester, Mass. Continued to Next Column WANTED— Young man for pot plants, quiclc anc careful worker, one who can fill and pack plani orders, who is willing to work himself up and taki any position. Permanent position for the righl man. Give references and and salary wanted ir first letter. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, Ohio. WANTED— Good, pr: Rose range in moder ity for bright young r growing, especial' dress, with full particulars as to experience ar erences, Z. J., care The Florists' Exchange. :ially American Beauty. Plei WANTED— A good i WANTED AT ONCE- 20,0M''ft!rnon''e'^b'ut a -._- . . . apply. State wages expected and experience. Ad- dress D. Carmichael, Wellesley, Mass. WANTED — Assistant Rose grower under foreman, experience with Roses necessary. Position open now. Wages S35.00 per month, room and board Kindly state experience and references. Address Z. K., care The Florists' Exchange. ■'sSaOo'anTlsl.OO ■ month, board and room; Protestants preferred, dress E. B. Palmer, Black Rock, Bridgeport, WANTED— A man who understands Carnations and 'Mums, handy arour houses; German preferred. WANTED — Young man, single, who has had years : growing Carnations, bedding stock. e well recommended. Best of wages d room. Address A. T., care The and floral designs. Salary, S16.00 per week. Apply H. H. Bershad, care of Fred k Loeser & Co., Cut Flower Dept., Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED— A young man for general greenhouse work, used to watering and quick potter. State expeiience and wages required to Chas. L. Stanley, Plainfield, N. J. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS— Brilliantissima and other varieties, strong and , Florirt' healthy. $5.00 per 1000. i Middle Village. tT I.. N.Y. 1000. A. S. Kalisch. : AMFELOPSIS , selected, heavy tops ai lail, S1.60: Se.OOper 10 3 ft., strong; 12, by mai ' express. 2-year, Slack, Hightstow ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— S.inch a- tra^strong planu, J8.00 per 100, tSO.OO per 1000; "2>i-lnch, 83.00 per 100. $28.00 per 1000. The above axe from tnietgreenhouae-grown aeed. Roman J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d St.. New York Chy. ASPARAGUS HATCHERI— 300. 3-in., strong. S4.00 per 100. Seedlings, strong, $1.00 per 100. Seeds true greenhouse grown, $4.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Max Grohmann, Wheatfield Green- ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Sl.OO per 100, $7.50 per 1000. Colllngdale Greenhouses, ColUngdale, Pa. I Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. May, June and July, 1914, dellve will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on cation. R. J. Irwin, 71 West 23d St., BOUVARDIAS Quality First American Bulbs IH-in. up, $8.00 per 1000; IM-in. up, $10.00 per 1000; 2-in. up, S12.00 per 1000. Topped on time; no seeders or short cuts. N. E. TULLY - - - - HUBBARDr OHIO. CALLAS GODFREY CALLAS— From 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Frank P. Putnam, P. O. Bos 12, Lowel!, Mass. CANNAS CANNAS— 5000 sound, healthy roots, to close out, S1.25 per 100; if in 500 lots, assorted, Sl.OO per 100. Black Beauty, (dark bronze). Yellow Crozy, Florence Vaughan, (yellow). Crimson Bed- der, (red), Pres. McKinley, (red), Austria, (yellow). River View Nurseries, J. H. O'Hagan, Little Silver, N.J. CARNATIONS CARNATION CUTTINGS Stock Guaranteed 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme S6.00 $50.00 MatcWess and Pliiladelphia 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar and Scarlet Champion 12.00 100.00 Gioriosa, Benora and Eureka 3.50 30.00 Beacon. Selected stock 3.50 30.00 The foUowing, 83.00 per 100. S25.00 per 1000. White Wonder, Wliite Enchantress, Wliite Perfection, White Winsor, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchantress, Winsor, Victory, Rosette. Strong plants of Enchantress and White Enchantress from 2-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000. Princess Dagmar. 2<4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. 250 of one variety only at thousand rate. R. J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23rd St., New York City. MRS. C. W. WARD— Plant early and It stands without a rival as the best dark pink Carna- tion in commerce. It is a bloomer, a shipper and a keeper. 30,000 now In sand; $25.00 per 1000. lean use White Perfection in exchange. Maurice J. Brinton, Cliristiana Nurseries Christiana. Pa. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS— Pink and White Enchantress, Beacon, S2.50 per 100, SIO.OO per 500, S17.00 per 1000, by parcel post. Amohat Greenhouses, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Continued to Next Page March 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 633 STOCK FOR SALE CAmTATIOKS i EARLY CARNATION CUTTINGS. t ENCHANTRESS SUPREME has proven to be [all that was claimed for it last year, and will be in great demand thia season. Strong, healthy, well- looted stock. _ Place your order now for immediate ,, ^, ■ 100 1000 iMatchJess $12.00 $100.00 Eachantresa Supreme 6.00 60.00 iNorthport 6.00 50.00 : Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 25.00 Benora (best variegated) 6.00 40.00 White Wonder. 3 50 30 00 Gorgeous 12.00 100.00 Gloria (sheU pink) 12.00 100.00 iPrmcess Dagmar (deep crimson). . . 12.00 100 00 (Champion (Dorner's new red) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7 00 60 00 Phik Delight 6.00 60.00 Eureka.. 3.60 30.00 The Herald 9.00 50.00 Oonosa...... 6.00 40.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 1 Yellow Stone (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 iWhite Enchantress 3.00 25.00 IWhlte Perfection 3.00 25.00 lAlmaWard 3.00 25.00 iSalmon Beauty 6.00 60.00 IKosette 3.00 26.00 jEnchantress 3,00 25.00 IDoroth;^ Gordon 3.00 25.00 jRose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25 00 Wm«°' 3.00 25.00 Pocahontas 6.00 60.00 iBeacon 3.00 26.00 Com'?".; 8.00 26.00 St.Nicholas 3.00 26.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 |V«:to>-y 3.00 25.00 Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, P a CARNATIONS— Rooted Cuttings, Enchan- tress, White Perfection, White Wonder, ?,^">'U.'^; ^- ^"'*' *3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. pink Winsor, White Winsor, May Day, BJSO per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. jelect, healthy stock. Ed. Buchtenkirch, Sea Cliff, CHRYSANTHEMUMS I CHRYSANTHEMUMS I Each season it has been hard for us to take car^ if orders, as a great many customers did not ordel (intil late in the season. This year we advise plac" ng orders early. We have a splendid supply to iiffer, stock guaranteed. 2H-INCH STOCK |Vlice Salomon, fine, large, early whiteS 7.00 S60.00 jolden Salomon, light yellow sport I of Alice Salomon 25.00 mdian Summer. 35.00 lijiieftain, rose-pink Bonnaffon 15.00 t\listletoe, late white, just right for (. Thanksgiving 15.00 ijmith's Ideal, one of the best late '^IMTlDCUTfiNGSofab^^^^^ llloo 100.00 Vlice Salomon 60.00 ikilden Salomon 20 00 BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES ROOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. , , „ „ 100 1000 !-omoleta, yellow, Oct. 1 to IS $2.50 S20.00 \ug. Dasse, yellow, Nov. 1 3.00 25.00 Vm. Turner, white. . 4.00 35.00 ^ha,.5. Razer, white, Nov. 1 2.50 20.00 jhadwick Improved, white, Nov. 20.. 4.00 35.00 w. H. Chadwick, white, Nov. 20 3.00 25.00 ^aomah, white 3.00 25 00 j'acific Supreme, pink 2.60 20.00 y. R. Brock, pmk 3.00 25.00 -hadwick Supreme, pmk 2.50 20.00 ilany other varieties. Write lor complete list. POMPONS WHITE— Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New- 'erry. YELLOW— Merstham Tints, Baby, Qui- }ola. Overbrook, Miss Julia, Allentown, Souvenir ;3?00 ^e'r'^lOOo''''''^ *^"'""' '^*''"'' ^^'^° ^"^ ^°°' S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. ;608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUniNGS WHITE CHABWICE $20.00 Bpi.DEIt CHAD-WTCK 26 00 W. E. BBOCK 20.00 NAGOTA 20 00 MAD. BOSETTE 20!00 MAUD DEAN 17.60 TEILOW EATOIT 20.00 WM. TUBITEB 26.00 J.nAUCK,BlooinfieldJ.J. ''^M?.?'-'Vf""ED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- ilNGb — Grown cool and true to name. $1.50 Kr 100; $12.60 per 1000. Col. Appleton, Golden jVeddink Pink sEow, Wm. Duckham. Black Hawk. ■'"£n>. &«„ehard, Chas. Raza-, wSU K laffon. Mm Josephine, Whhe Chadwick, Golden - o'i."°*' Supreme, YeUow Bonnaffon, Nonin. - Ribaam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. Oontbraed to Next Colunui STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS STOCK GUARANTEED Send for catalogue with full list of descriptions. ... „ , . 100 1000 Abce Salomon, early white $7.00 $60.00 Chieftain. (Pink like Bonnaffon).. .12.00 100.00 Wm Turner . 3.00 26.00 wi,-,''V^''j''™'f'= 8.00 26.00 White Chadwick 3.00 26.00 Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwick) 3.00 25.00 P™k Gem and Ramapo 3.00 25.00 $20 00 ^r ioSf " ^"**'"S^' *5-™ "" l""' WHitE VARIETIES— Eaton, Early Snow. E. HXwfee'Si^L te; °'^- ^"- ^^""'°°^ YELLOW VARIETIES-Chrysolora. Eaton, Koman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Merry Jane, Dolly Dimple, Comoleta ^ P'NK VARIETIES-W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink Fnck, Winter Cheer, Hirondale. ?F°, .VARIETIES- Harwood. CuUingfordii. X'g/°''°™e. S2.q0 per 100, $17.60 per 1000: ^,,W^^^ VARlETlfes-Hory, Polly Rose, White Dean. Jones, Smith's Advance. YELLOW VARIETIES-Jones (Bonnaffon se- lected stock), yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow. PINK VARIETIES-Unaka, Pink Ivy. Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific bupreme. Amorita. Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23rd St., New York. Chrysanthemum^ cu ftings For Delivery March 15th Smith a Advance $2.00 $16.00 October Frost 2.OO 15.00 Virginia Poehlmann '. 2.00 15^00 Toiset 2.00 15.00 Nf°'"«'> 3.00 25.00 Chas. Razer 2.50 20.00 LynnwoodHall 2.00 16.00 Wm. Eaton 2.OO 16.00 „ , . CRIMSON Pockett s Crimson 2.00 16.00 Shrimpton 2.OO 16.00 O. H. Kahn 2.OO 15.00 _ , , ^, YELLOW GoldenGlow 2.OO 15.00 Comoleta 2.OO 15.00 9"'"" 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 3.00 26.00 Roman Gold 3.00 26.00 Yellow Eaton 2.60 20.00 ^'^"^^ PINK '■'" ^^■°° Unaka 2.50 20.00 Pacinc bupreme 2.00 15 00 Amorita ; 2.00 15!oO Madonna..... 2.50 20.00 Ur. Enguehard 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JoUet. III. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS Mrs- B. Hayward $6.00 Mrs. G. Drabble g.OO Harvard 2 00 Ramapo 3.00 Pink Gem 2 60 Elberon ...., g.OO Smith's Sensation 3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUM 2M-in. pots una (Pompon) ... $3.00 Klondike (Pompon) 3.00 Mary Calladay (Anemone) ." .' 3.00 Head's Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergenfleld, N.J. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2K-in. pots. Yellow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White 5.00 Celia. Lemon Yellow 6 00 Cha. Kingsley. Fine YeUow eioO Mary Pope. Large Pink .li.oo Hilda Wells. Tuscan Red 4.00 Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.00 Mrs. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.OO Pompons. Lula, white; Souvenir d'Or, or- FRAf^KP. PUTNAM,P.'o.Boi 12, Lowdli Mis. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— Halliday, Yellow Bonnaffon, IJ^c, $12.50 per 1000. Ahce Byron, White Bonnaffon, Early Snow, 2c., $15.00 per 1000. Pacific Supreme, life, SIO.OO per 1000. Enguehard, 2c., S15.00 per 1000. Golden Wedding, 3c., $25.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, 2Mc., 250 at 1000 rate. Fine stock. Cash please. John B. Tanguy, West Grove, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— Alice Salomon, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall, Chrysolora and other leading market sorts $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne Kennett Sq., Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, cool grown, positively healthy and strong. W. and Y. Frost, May Bonnaffon, M. Bailey, $1.50 per 100. 2-in. stock, 2Ho. each. Cash. E. G. Mil- ler, Manchester, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 2000 Yellow Bonnaffon. and Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 1000, or will tmke unrooted Carnations in exch&nse. A. A. L.iib.'.New HMiburgh, N. Y. ^^ Oonttnned to Next Oolnnm STOCK FOR SALE 1000 $18.00. Our catalogue of everything you need mallei application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY, CYCLAMENS CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS Giant flowering from very best strain obtain- able; these are twice transplanted and are sure ol giving satisfaction. Early planting will make best plants for next Christmas. White with red eye '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 3!50 Pure white 3 50 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek).'. ! .'.'.'. 4!50 250 or more at 1000 rate R. J. Irwin, 71 W. S2d St., New York, DAHLIAS— Collection of ten of the best varieties for florists for cutting, eoual amounts nf Mch kind, $2.25 per 100, $20 00 per 1000. In separate colors, any color, S1.50 per lOO, 812.50 per 1000. Collection of 25 good standard kinds, all labeled *""', JS SS?S^ "I"*' amounts of each kind, $2.50 per 100 $22.00 per 1000. Have the following kinds m surplus: Sylvia, Mrs. Hartung, H. Lyndhurst, bouv. Ous de Doazon, $1.25 per 100. $10 00 oer 1000. All stock offered are ?ou„d dillsbns'^S held clumps; all labeled stock guaranteed true to ^t,"'f^ c- for descriptive trade list of Dahlias. W. A. Fmger, Hicksville, N. Y. DAHLIAS— Cle, healthy stock, fully matured, -ndard varieties, true to name Also Gladioli, field- Jus plants, etc Send ; catalogue. W. W. Wilmore, Box DAHLIAS— Large stock of field-grown Dahlias. )0 per 100. Our selection from KIce'.Tast'#alTerN°Y':"'' '''"^'^'' '^'=""°^' DAISIES YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying Mud? Write us for stock of the variety we have been g-owing with great success the past two seasons. £?'?■ IS?, l.OO- .strong plants, $6.00 Weiland & Risch, Wholesale Cut Flowers, 154 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. FERNS FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra fine, weU established, in all varieties, including Cyrtomium and Aspidium, 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100; strong, 3-in. $6.00 per 100. f , g, . BOSTONlFERNS, well established bench plants $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. R0(5SEVELT FERNS, best of the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- pact plant. Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT and BOSTON FERN RUN- NERS, for April and May delivery, nice, clean -^-_. ..t o ._ o r__^j. »„„., .„. $15.00per .3 fronds, $2. busy and place your order now before they sold. These are extra good value. leaay jumor. rtcKnowledged fay ev« the greatest of all Nephrolepis. Has no e 2Ji-in. pots, per doz. $2.00; per 100, $15.00. Bostomensis. The " Boston Fern." J poK. Per 100,_ $3.00, per 1000, $25.00. Per 100, $450; rthing you need mailed on : REES^COMPANY the World. STOCK FOR SALE GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, 1000 Ricard. $12.00; Ricard and Poitevihe, in 2fcf-in not^ $22.00 per 1000. Michael WeinreithS, wiren GLADIOLUS SPECIAL OFFER To introduce my fancy florists' mixture Gladioli, l.will send 5000 yearling bulbs for $5.00. Cash. Size No. 6, about % to K-in.; or one-half?he amount at same rate. These are vigorous, healthv stock, mostly named and standard florisis' sorts. A large Howenng, light-colored mixture. Better h" E.'mEADEr! """' °"' "^^ DOVER. N. HI GLADIOLUS— Am No. 1 down to b , .,,.„ „„ „^^ M. Crawford Co., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. HYDRANGEAS white variety with a weu-established reputa An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3()0() fine plants m 2>i-m. pots at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 hme, thnfty stock. Jackson and per .lUUU. hme, thrifty Perkins Company, Newark, 1 HYDRANGKAS— In pots and 1 each. Large specimens, $ JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford 1-in. pots, per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $76'oo' ^"■- catalogue of everything you need mailed o ition- Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. MYRTLE — Vinca Minor, clumps that can be drvided up .into 3 to 5 plants, orders taken now , ',°^n ^^IP'l dd^'^ies; $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Cash with orders. E " ~ State CoHege, Pa. NURSERY STOCK 2- and 3-year vines. Stock you will want this Spring and as good as can be grown Get my prices, they are right 100,000 California Privet, all sizes 25,000 Berberis Thunbergii, all sizes 25,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii. 2- and 3-vei 10,000 Hydrangea Paniculata and othei 2- and 3-year. 10,000 Assorted 2-year vines. Clematis Panicu- lata. Honeysuckles, Wistarias, Kudzu Vine and 4- in pot plants of English Ivy. Purple Japan Maples, Rhododendrons, 18 to 24, well set with buds. 50,000 Caladium Esculentum, Dahlias, Cannes Geraniums and other bedding stock. 200,000 best commeraal Rooted Cuttings Chrysanthemums com- BENJAMIN CONNELL, FLORIST MerchantvlUe, N. J. CALIFORNIA PRIVET Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVE'r in variety. Also FiSs. Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVIIIEJIA MANETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diate delivery, Enghsh or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm., Sll.OO per 1000; 5000 for $50.00. No. 2, 3-5 mm., S8.50 per 1000; 6000 for $40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. GERANIUMS Ricard, Nutt, Jean Oberle, Double Grant, Poitevlne, Mrs. Lawrence, extra strong stock, out of 2)^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Mixed Gerani- ums must be tried to know, consisting of ten of the best varieties, $18.00 per 1000. Charles W. Schneider, Little Silver, N. J. GlvecredttwherecredltiBdue — MentionEscbaoge GERANIUMS— Mme. SaUeroi, 2K-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, Sl.OO per KM). Sun Daisies, Rooted Cuttings, Sl.OO per 100. Hillview Greenhouses, Manville, R. I. GERANIUMS— From 2M-in. pots; S. A. Nutt. $20.00 p.erlOOO. $1.25 per 100; Buchner, Viand Oontlniied to Next Colanm LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-$l.0O each. Standards, $7.50-$10.00 each. Pyramids, $5.00-»7.50 each Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in., $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., $2.60 per 100,, "" ■ ' per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Southside Nu F. N. Hadden, Washington St., Providence, CALIFORNIA PRIVET— A fine stock of 1 and 2-year-old; prices right. Cuttings from strong wood, 65c. per 1000. Harry B. Edwards, Little BAY TREES and BOX TREES aU sizes. Write for special list. JuUus Roelirs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Rutherford, N. J. large plan Classified Advertisement* continued on page 634 634 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE POmSETTIAS POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS-The true Christmas Red Variety. Extra strong plants J12.00 per 100, JIOO.OO per 1000. Large plants. J8.50 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. The above are ■ ralue. so fiet your order In at I J. Iiwln ,71.W. 23d St., N. Y l^a grown, will be lifted now, 1 hey wui maKe nne nock for Spring salra if Potted now or for Spnng planting. Mrs. A. Ward, Lady Hillingdon, KiC lameTOueen, White and Pink Killamey, Rich- monJ, $9.00 per 100, S80.00 per 1000; 250 of one variety at thousand rate. Roman J. Irwm, 71 W. 28th St., N. Y. WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for 2-!n. pots pi the foUowing Roses: Lady Hillingdon. Rich- mond, Mrs. Taft, Killamey Queen and Pink Killamey. Flushing Rose Gardens. 69 Golden Ave., Flushing, N. Y. ASTER SEEI>— Semple's Late Branching White, Non Lateral and Upnght, White. Lavendo-, Pink, Deep Branching and Oego soft shell pink, also all colors mixed. 40c. per oz., postpaid. W. S. Mudge, Enterprise Greenhouses, Gasport, N. V. 1913 CROP— Delphinium Belladonna Hybrids. 02. 25c., large pkts., 10c. G» SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True SUver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, ready for immediate delivery. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 2Ji-ln. pot plants, ready January lat, J4.0D per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Giant White, 2>i-ln., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ready for Immediate delivery. K. J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d Street. New York City. SNAPDRAGONS— The best . good, clean stock for planting now; Dark Crim- son. Silver Pink. Dark Pink and Mammoth White. 2Ji-ni. pots. $3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1 60 per 100. C Ribsam. 31 WaU St.. Trenton. N. J. FOR SALE— Ramsburg. Silver Pink Snapdragons. Rooted Cuttings and 2 Ji-in- Pots. $1.60 and IS.OO per 100. Vincas, 2>i-in. ani-in. pots, $3.50 per H en Yellow. Rooted Cuttings, S1.50 Jerry Brookins & Son. Orchard Park. N. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGONS— Roote( houses. Oxford, Pa. Cash. Locust St. Grc THE GOOD & REiSe COMPANY Springfield. Ohio The Largest Rose Growers in the World. 10 per 1000, ishEiU, N. 1 Hohnesburg, Phila.. Pa. WALLFLOWERS WALLFLOWERS— Golden Dresden, private . the best of all Wallflowers for Winter, ci: I seedlings, ready for 2>^-in.' pots. si,00,per •" per 1000. $60.00 per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Finger. HicksviUe. N. ).O0O. W.'iA. Ooniinned to Next CoInaB STOCK FOR SALE MISCKLLANEOUe Cycas palm leaves of all sizes from 12 in. to 60 in. Cycas plants from two-leaf seedlings to 7 ft. stem with 9 ft. spread of leaves. Aspidistra lunda. pot grown, good percentage variegation. Pandanus Veitchii. small plants for forcing. Arundo Donax. var. and green. Theodore Outerbridge. Sunnylands. Bermuda. PANSIES— Mixture often highest Wiced mixtures, of six leading seed houses, in bud. S2.00 per 100; smaller. $1.00 per 100. Salvias— Zurich, Bonfire, transplanted, $1.00 per 100. G. R. Lettuce, trans- planted, $2.50 per 1000. Andrew Akers, Johns- 2000 assorted Gerani- S12.00 per 1000. Chrysanthemums, Bonnaffon. .J2,00 per 100. Bound to please. Re- mit cash with order. John Hobson, East Lans- READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY— Ex- tra nice, well-branched, 2>«-in. Fuchsias, best double variety; mixed and double white Geraniums, Buchner, 2H-in., $2,50 per 100, $24.00 per 1000. F. J. Langenbacb, Norwich, Conn. Queen „. , 1000; also 2.in. Viaoa Variegata, $20.00 i Cash. S. N. Pentecost, 1790 E. 101 St., Cleveland Ohio. SALVIA BONFIRB— Strong, healthy plants from seed bed, 60c. per 100. $5.00 per 1000. H. F. Morris, ColUngswaod. N. J VEGETABLE PLANTS TOMATO PLANTS— For forcing. 3000 Comet and Bonnie Best, twice transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne. Box 85, Kennett Square, Pa. ^^_F01RJEXCHANGE^_ FoirEx3fANG£^vi;;^ir"2^^ir''^j^^^ and Snapdragons, 2M-in., for standard Cuttingj of Carnations. Tripp Greenhouse Co., Walton N.Y. STOCK WANTED Price, per 100 to Philip Bovingto FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE Eight acres of land, all unde trvation, suitable for truckings limits, divided into forty-two (4:2] chart made, which is part of a larj by the writer. high state . -.hm our be ) town lot ger block < each 40x200 ft., with house and residence with hve rooms cement foundations, and in good first tion. There is also on the property 16x40 ft., three incubators table workroom, boiler- house to take ,. hundred °C700)!' . ^^ ^ lis property has trolley connections North South, and is in the center of 25,000 popula within a radji delphia, ■ _ of four miles, four Hours from Phila- excellent shipping facilities, selling; lack of time to give proper ause of other pressing business in- We Will be glad to answer correspondence giving further details to those who may desire purchasing. Please state in your communication terms upon which you can arrange to negotiate the deal if a satisfactory pric^|anT.|_ag.ea^5^^on. MILTON, PENN. FOR SALE— For $1250 at $3500 in„2)^ range of 14,""" 1 cash and equity valued of land and greenhouse sq. ft. of glass , tools, etc., valued „ ,^ - , ,, of $5300. Property is located at Bedford H; N. Y., fi' this equity $1800, making a total ted at Bedford Hills, alk from station. For full full value of property in which 3ck, etc.. inquire of Wm. Kessler, ii3''W.-28th St., New York Oty. ^ FOR SALE — 8 greenhouses, newly constructed, 30,000 sq. ft. of glass located in oil section of Pennsylvania; growing Roses, Camatlona and potted plants; only gas used for fuel, and wells on premises-, 6 miles from dty on paved road. RetaU store In city of 20,000. WUI bo Apply V. v., care The .„„ ..—ntlty Of glass, pipes, boUers, ventilat- ing apparatus, sash, etc. Very cheap. In- quire I. Suesserman, 104 Rldgewood Ave., Newark. N. J. FOR SALE— Florist's Ice Box, latest style, sliding doors, mirrors, etc., size 7x3x8 ft., in ■ Idress S. W., care Thi Continued to Next Column FOR SALE OR RENT TO LEASE Vacant plot, 100 ft. x 100 ft., directly opposite Kensico Cemetery office, at Kenslco Ceme- FOR SALE— A first-cia: ower shop, complete ^UOT«![KJFORSALE^ FOR SALE A WILKINS TREE MOVER Almost as good as new A valuable machine for moving large Evergreens Price $400.00 Cottage Gardens Co inc.,Queens,N.Y. GLASS— 8x10, $1.50 box of 90 panes. Cypress Hot Bed Sash. 6 ft. 80c. each. C. N. Robin- son & Bro.. 108 S. Frederick St.. Baltimore. FOR SALE— Florists' Flats made from c Price $10.00 per 100. J. R. Swenson. Park Ridge. N. J. . MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED— On Long Wand. road Station. T Brooklyn. N. Y. 4l?'^J ALEX KELLY, who has been, and probably still is a florist, ha.s been lost trace of. Last heard of several years ago, he was in Green Bay, L. L Anybody knowing of his whereabouts, please write Pipe Bargains Wc ofTer the very lowest pricei on both New and Second-Hand AU Mzes in stock ready for immediate ship- ment. We cut pipe to sketch. Send us your Inquiries and get our prices before buying elsewhere. It will pay you. Eagle Pipe Supply Co., Inc. 29 Howard St, N. Y. City -Mention Escliange Guaranteed Non-Kink Hose This hose is fresh Double Light Hotbed Sash 3x6 ft. from very best cypress. 2-in. thick. iron crossbar, two layers double thick glass at $3.35. Single layer hotbed The Metropolitan Material Co. 1398 to 1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. The advertising columns of THE EXCHANGE will not flood you with useless inquiries that are costly to you. FERSONAI, Godfrey Callas STBONG PLANTS 3H-iDch pots. $5.00 per 100 Patten ® Company TCNVKSBURV, - ■ MASS. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety "Country Life" Flower Show The first annual flower show of the Country Life Permanent Exposition wa% held in the room over the main waiting room in the Grand Central Terminal, N. Y. City, March 2 to 7. Though the severe weather at the be- ginning of the week acted as a check upon would be exhibitors, who were un- able to send or bring their plants and flowers, the show from Wednesday on, was very creditable. During the ex- hibition, illustrated lectures were given on "The School Gardens of America" by Van Everie Kilpatrick ; on "Garden Flowers," by Prof. Alvin C. Beal ; and on Value of Trees and Flowering Plants to Country Life and Their Care" by John T. Withers. The award of prizes was ae follows: Eosea.— Vase of 12 white. 1, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, (gdr., A. Hathaway), Garrison, N. T. Vase of 12 red— 1, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. Vase of 12 pink— 1, H. W. Boettg-er Estate, (gdr., Rudolf Heidkamp), Riverdale. N. Y.; 2, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. Vase of 12 any other color — 1, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. Carnations. — Vase of 12 white. — 1, Daniel G. Reid, (gdr., A. W. Goldmg), Irvington, N. Y.; 2, Paul M. Warburg, (gdr., Frank C. Luckenbacher), Harts- dale, N. T.. Vase of 12 red. — 1, A. L. Price, (gdr., Thos. Aitchison), Mamaro- neck, N. Y. ; 2, Daniel G. Reid. Vase of 12 light pink — 1, Daniel G. Reid; 2, W. W. Heroy, (gdr., Abraham Wynne), Stamford, Conn. _ _ Vase of 12 dark pink.— 1, H. W. Boett- ger Estate; 2, Daniel G. Keld. Vase of 12 any other color — 1, Paul M. Warburg; 2, W. W. Heroy. Violets Bunh of 150.— 1. H. L. Pratt, (gdr., Henry Gaut), Glen Cove, L. I.; 2. Peter Hauck, Jr., (gdr., Max Schneider), Orange N. J. Bunch of 100. — 1, Peter Hauck, Jr. . ^, Collection of indoor grown vegetables. — 1, H. L. Pratt, Glen Cove, L. I. Vase of Stocks.— 1, W. W. Heroy, Stamford. Conn. Vase of Lllies.--1, Daniel G. Reid. Tulips— 1, W. W- Heroy. Specimen flowering plant — 1, H. W. Boettger. , , ^ Dinner table decorations — 1, A. L. Price, (gdr., Thos. Aitchison); 2, Daniel G. Reid, (gdr., A. W. Golding) Bouquet of flowers.- 1, Paul M. War- burg, (gdr., Prank C. Luckenbacher); 2, gdr., Prank C. Luckenbacher); z, W. Boettger Estate, (gdr., Rudolf Heidkamp). , . „ , , ^ Flower basket decoration. — 1, Daniel Or. Reid; 2, A. L. Price. , „ , ,r Decorative vase of flowers. — 1, Paul M. Our Progress Congratulations on the improvements you have added lately. '.'The best ever. — Chas. Giltenboth, Pittsburgh, Pa. Attractive Greenhouse Plant Offering ngofS For Immediate Sale, at low price, with possession on glass greenhouses, 160 j ., approximately ^16^ ft. geak. ^T^ pump and receiver. One New Modern Residence built 1913, which has never been occupied. One Two-Story Seedling House ilR , M ft., with cement floor and office and 116 X 24 ft., with cement floor Immediate Sale" Crlte them yon read this advt. In tjie Kxiftange The Florists' Exchange 635 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists itoston-HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.-Mass. Low Special Price BOXES 18x 5x3... 21x 5x31^. 24x 5x33^ 28x 5x31^ 21x 8x5.., 30x 5x31^. 24x 8x5... Per 100 .$1.50 . 1.65 . 2.15 . 2.65 . 2.65 . 2.85 . 3.00 28x 8x5.. ..$3.30 30x 8x5.. .. 4.00 36x 8x5.. .. 5.00 30x12x6.. .. 5.80 36x14x6.. .. 7.00 36x12x6.. .. 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES "^ Per 100 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 WREATH BOXES VIOLET BOXES Per 100 16x16x7... $4.00 18x18x8.... 6.0C 20x20x9.... 7.00 22x22x9... 8.00 Per 100 8 x5x3...$1.60 93^x6x4 ... 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 12 x8x7 ... 3.00 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES 4x 8 inch.. $1.50 8xl2incii.. 2.00 12x16 inch .. 2.50 16x20 inch.. 3.00 20x24 inch.. 3.50 Imported Per 100 24x28 inch ..$4.50 28x32 inch .. 5.50 32 X 36 inch . . 6.50 36x40 inch.. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOUTHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEUCOTIKE SPRAYS SPECIAL Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000, $7.50 per 10,000 Fancy FERNS Dagger $1.00 per 100 $7.30 per 1000 $2.00 per 1000 In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad. SPECIAL SPIIA6N11N MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality- ORDER NOW HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Telepho Main. 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill, 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please J* give reference, or cash with order. We wish to Impress upon our readers that all questions Intended for this department must bear the name of the sender, not necessa- rily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We will endeavor to answer all ques- Uons submitted to us by subscribers, but we IDENTIFICATION OF PLANTS When sending specimens for names, cor- respondents should send some lower leares of herbaceous plants, as well as upper ones, ■nd of all plants, flowers and seed vessels. If possible. In addition to this. If stated and Sweet Com. — know of anything better than Bonny Best? Al "- ' " ■ flew'—H. j7L.r N. T.' T^Bonny Best is considered a good forc- ing Tomato. Other well known forcing varieties are Comet, Lorillard, Stirling Castle, Roohford. The Don, Sutton's Best of All, Sutton's Earliest of All and Sut- ton's Winter Beauty. For Sweet Corn, the following early varieties may be started in pots: Golden Bantam, Early Cory, Henderson's Pocahontas, Early Champion, Dreer's First of All, Golden Dawn and Stabler's Early. If the in- quirer has not had experience in grow- ing or starting fruit and vegetables under glass, a copy of Wm.. Turner's new book "Fruits and Vegetables Under Glass" would be very helpful to him: be obtained (43) Number of Alteruantheras for Bed.— As I have a flower bed 30ft. x 3ft. to plant next Spring with the words plants should I use? — W. H. G., N. Y. —Use Alternantheras from 2i/,in. or Sin. pots, setting, these about 3in.__apart require 4320 plants. If planted 4in. apart, which may be done if the plants are large and stocky, 3240 plants will be required. This number provides for both the letters and the filling in around these. The number required for the letters alone depends upon the width and shape as well as the height of these, and may be easiy figured out by the inquirer after he has planned (44) Side Ventilators for — "Very thankful for information about snail pest: we get rid of them by dip- ping ■ ' '"'* " Green ; plants. Is of ad\ „_ .- - - - . - --- one side ventilator on a greenhouse 40ft. wide, beside double ventilators on top of house?— N. B., N. T. — It would be a decided advantage to have side ventilators in a 40ft. wide greenhouse during the warm season of (45) Sweet Peas for Christmas. — We want to have Sweet Peas for Christ- mas. Could we plant the Peas right into the house, or is it better to put the seeds in pots in a frame and transplant when cooler weather sets in? — N. B., N. T. — Probably the latter procedure would permit of better control of the Sweet Peas; nevertheless, the Peas can be planted directly in a well ventilated greenhouse in ground level or slightly blogm for Christn: for potted plants — Hen manure is a valuable and pow- erful fertilizer and it should be thor- oughy mixed with soil, and the com- post allowed to stand for sometime be- fore it is used in potting plants. Two quarts of hen manure to one bushel of soil would be sufficient: in liquid form, the proper proportion is about one peck to 60 gallons of water, the clear liquid only being used. closed find son these plants which are submitted for ination possibly of weak ger usually found amon§ is full of disease plants are able to i the weaker plants (48) Destroying Insects with Tobacco Smoke When a greenhouse is smoked should all the plant lice be dead the parently all right, getting the tobacci — C. S. H., Mo. ■If your plants We find some dead, ith wings ap- ;re danger of 3 too strong? badly infested with kill these all by one fumigation with tobacco. A too heavy smoke will In- Qtil the Insects all destroyed. After that once e week will be suflicient to (49) Remedies for 'WMte Ply.— One my glass houses is infested with the tie white fly _ (about 1-1 ein. long) of the other insecticides advertised In the columns of The Florists' Exchange. If you prefer, you can use hydrocyanic fore mus Belgian B., N J. —La Tribune Horticole, 50 Avenue Glays, Brussels, Belgium. (50) TTslng Sumach Extract as Per- tilizer. — We have opportunity of pur- chasing the refuse from a nearby factory. Sumach t give ; value of ■ould it be better to compost it? Would it be well ise it on outdoor Roses? — W., Va. -Considering the poisonous juices : some of the Sumach family contain in your paper, page 391, was not a good the Sun Perhaps if quick imposted with the refuse body of the material were for a year or more, a per- used for experimental pur- s is purely conjectural on The Spineless Cactus I am interested in the Spineless Cac- tus recently referred to in your columns ( p. 320, Feb. 7). I have some plants about two years old and these have from 50 to 100 leaves. The picture you showed in your paper, page 391, was not a good specimen for an 11-year-old plant. I have taken a picture of one plant two years old which has ninety-two leaves. In the Petaluma nursery hook there is a cut of three months* growth, which shows how rapidly the Spineless Cactus grows. The fruit of the better varieties is excel- lent for jams and jellies, as we have tried it ourselves. It has a very delicious flavor. The fruit ripens in Winter; the planting season is the Summer. — G. W. W., Cemetery Nursery, Petaluma, Cal. 636 The Florists' Exchange I Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DON'T FORGET— WE ARE GETTING ON TOWARDS EASTER, AND YOU WILL NEED RIBBONS WHAT KIND WILL THEY BE? Pine Tree Ribbons have " quality," and at the price cannot be duplicated elsewhere in this country. These are beautiful Florist ribbons, wonderful helps in making designs and all floral work. You buy direct from the ribbon mill — don't forget it. A POSTAL CARD BRINGS SAMPLES The Pine Tree Silk Mills Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. GALAX, Bronze and Green, 75c. per 1000, or 10,000 lots for $6.50. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 75c. per large sack; 12 bbl. bales, $6.00. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles. 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The 6nest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per banch of 60 sprays. Try them. ■=v»»»o. Mlt KIndx of Baergreens T\, „ Crov^l Fern Co. New Salem. Mass. MILLINGTON, MASS. REED & KELLER We Mnnufacture Fl ORISTS* SLIPPLI F«k '^^'TAI^' WIRE WORK Our Own : rL,Wi«I»IJ3 J»WI't-l.Ii_a ^^j BASKET WORK 122 W. 25th Stree NEW YORK The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Bnrnera, Sbnib Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Landscape Gardening &re in demand for the A knowledp is indispensabl the pleasantest nomes. 250-page Catalog free. A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- nell University. Pro^essive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date ■ lethods and practice vho would ha- Write today. Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWELL The Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens BVBRORBBtV. AUABAiVIA Heating Queries Conducted by John McArthur I Msr. Heating^Dept., Hitchings & Co. % Subscribers askm^ questions for Heating Prob- lems must be particular to give the following: Length, width, height at ridge, height at eaves, glass on sides, glass on ends, position of houses as regards points of compass, grade of house, loca- tion of boiler pit, size of boiler pit, depth of boiler I pit, size and location of chimney, temperature I desired in each house, whether steam or hot water is j used for heating, number of pipes and size in each house, dimension and position of benches, location of doors. The above information I must have before I can answer any definite question regarding any heating plants already installed. I If the inquiry is for proposed new house or houses, send full measurements of the houses as ] described above, including glass, proposed location , of boiler pit, proposed location of chimney, position j of house as regards points of compass, number and I position of the benches, temperature required of, j purposes for which the houses are intended; whether steam or hot water heat is desired. ■i ^ \ T CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDWG BOX CO PHILADELPHIA, PA. < \ ^ y Testing Moninger Boilers About the latter part of this month or the first week in April, the John C. Mon- inger Co. intends to set up several sizes of its celebrated boilers and fire them under varying conditions. The idea of this is to test the different boilers and get accurate information as to juat how much work each boiler will do. The aim is to find out exactly the amount of heat the boilers will give, and determine how much greenhouse glass they will take ITS A BEAUTY! Our Baster Portfolio FULL OF HELPFUL HINTS FOR FLOURISHING FLORISTS Shall ^Ve Send It To You? FOR QUALITY, SERVICE, PRICE S^e HOUSE OF RICE 1220 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' Supplies that Excel t In the Exchange Special Ribron Offer OUR No. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE CHIFFON RIBBON. Something new in the ribbon line. All colors, 10 yds. to a bolt, $1.00 per bolt. WIINDLER WHOLESIVLE FLORAL CO. care of. These tests have been made regularly every year. The first tests this year were made three weeks ago at De- troit. It has always been customary to make these tests secretly or at least par- tially so, in that no one has been invited to witness them except those in the com- pany, or connected with the company. The general public has never been ad- mitted to these tests. This is the usual method adopted by most manufacturers of boilers. They make the tests for their own information and give out only part of it to the public. The John C. Moninger Co. intends now to invite the general public to these tests in Chicago. The recent tests showed such wonderful results that it feels it would be to the advantage of everybody to actually see the tests made. Testing boilers is quite complicated, and .a very technical proceeding. In the first place the boiler is set up in just the same way you would set it up in your boiler room. To get a uni- form fuel value, a selected grade of hard coal is used for fuel. Fuel is selected that shows a rating of a given number B. T. U. per lb. Hard coal as you know runs very uniform in fuel value, so the firing of the boiler is uniform through- out the entire test, which lasts for a period of 8 to 10 hours. After the boiler is set up and connected to a chimney of proper size, the various appliances for making the tests are attached. A glass plate is fitted in the front of the boiler and in the rear. A strong light is placed over the glass plate in the rear, so when you look in at the front you can see the interior of the boiler. This enables you to see the interior working of the boiler when it is fired. This feature is very interesting to those, who have never seen it before. Proper instruments for measuring the heat of the fire, the temperature in the flues, the temperature in the smoke pipe, the temperature of the feed water, etc., are all connected, and these temperatures are recorded on separate sheets every 15 minutes during the test. Tanks set on tested scales are used for weighing all the water that is fed into the boiler. As the tanks are filled they are weighed and the water is let into the boiler to take the place of the water that is being constantly evaporated. The flows of the boiler are connected up and the mains are let out into the open air, so that the steam flows directly from the boiler into the air. Connected to these mains are large drums to measure all condensation that may form. This con- densation is drawn off from time to time, weighed and measured and allowances made for it. The boilers are fired with enough fuel to keep an intense heat on the boiler for at least eight hours. Some of the large sizes are fired with as much as 2.500 lbs. hard coal. Purchasers should be very much in- terested in all of these proceedings, and in learning just Tiow the boiler manufac- turers arrive at the amount of work a boiler will do. It is worth money to know about this work, for on it depends the value of the boiler one may buy. If ratings are guessed at or figured , without test the boilers are apt to be | Inaease the value of your plants by using HART'S HANDY nANDL[ Fits securely on any standard pot and by the use of a little Chiffon or Ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very small additional cost in- creasing the price of your plant 100o,4 PRICES Per doz. 1. 12 inches high . . . $2.50 2. 15 inches high . . . 3.50 3. 18 inches high . . . 4.00 4. 24 inches high . . . 5.00 5. 30 inches high . . . 6.50 6. 36 inches high . . . 9.00 At your dealers or direct GEORGE B. HART Manufacturer 24 to 30'Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw Florists' Selected Sphagnum If you are wanting the best Sphagnum for design and fine floral work, place your orders with us. We are ofi'ering only the mg only ttie cream ol these goods at Write for our special March, April ffer lO-bbl.'bales, guaranteed solid packed: s, S2.60 per bale; Sifaales, $12.50; 10 .40 per bu.v., ^ -c^«, *».. «, ...« „«=>, *io.u. Burlapped, either size, 20c. per bale additional. GREEPf CLUMPJMOSS. Good stock, shipped n 3-busheI bags: o^5.bags, $1.( LEAF MOLD and ROTTED PEAT. Qean, tightly packed. 3-bushel bags: 1 to 5 bags, 90c. per bag; 10 bags, $8.00. Cash with order or good reference. All orders promptly shipped. THE AMERICAN MOSS AND PEAT CO., (Corlis Bros., Props.) Lock Box 6, WARETOWN, N. J. Write them you read thljs advt. In the Exchange GIBBONS THE SMILAX HAN RED LEVEL, - XLABSMJI Do not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States & Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE Your offerings to the Trade should be in Our Two Great Show Issued— March 21 and : The Florists' Exchange 637 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Are You Getting Ready to Get Your EASTER BASKETS? Don't Put It Off! It takes time to put Sunshine Colors . get your orders in early All Kinds of Plant Baskets pon? the tumbler kind up to the big ones. Any shade or two tone tint executed — and there is nothing sells your plants and flowers quicker than our Sunshine Colors on your Baskets. Our Porto Rico Mats in all good bright shades. Genuine Westphalia Waterproof Crepe Paper— the water- proof kind. Cheap Crepe Paper Pot Covers for low priced plants. Other Easter Supplies of all kinds. READ OUR SILENT SALESMSN FOR FULL PARTICULARS H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. JOS.G.NEIDINGER,Florists'Supplies 1515-15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA. PA. 18 a building ^t out of order, =an be caught F Rats and Mii Keeps it Cleaned, for it is alwayt Made of galvanized iron, can't { lasU for years. Large number daily. Go to Catcher mornings, remove device inside, which only takes few seconds, take but dead rats and mice, replace device, it is ready for another catch. Small piece cheese is_ used, doing away with poisons. Catcher is 18 inches high, 10 inches diameter. When rats pass de- vice they die, no marks left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these Catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton, Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month. One sent prepaid to any place in United States upon receipt of $3. Catcher, 8 only, prepaid $1. On account S-u. .„„.„ „..., reali'Stsd wis oTde'rV"' h/ K"S WARTST' harges being Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. nEscbangp MICHIGAN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORHHIATED Wholesale Gmmnssion Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J.COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. McCRAY Refrigerators what kind of cut flowers you intend to use in it, and whether it is for display or storage purposes. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO. 667 Lake St.. Kendallville, Ind. -MentioilExcfaange A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association lias paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Reciprocit Exchange rated for more than they can actually do. When one buy's a boiler one actu- ally buys the rating of the boiler. One boiler will be rated for 10,000ft. and another boiler rated at 11,000ft. If both boilers are rated accurately on the proper test the boiler that has the 11,000 ft. rating is worth more money than the other. It sometimes happens the boiler rated at 11,000ft. will actually only show a rating of 9,000ft. In this way one sometimes pays more for a boiler than The dates for these tests will be an- nounced later. Treatment of Musk Melons I am growing Melons all throughout the Winter and I am bothered a good deal with the plants dying just about when the fruit is set. They seem to grow nicely, but all of a sudden one or two leaves wilt and in a few days the whole plant dies. The roots look white and healthy, and I can see no trace of stem rot. Sometimes the leaves first assume the appearance as if they had water on them, but on close examination I find these spots which look like water are in the leaf. Would like to know the cause and remedy. Also will you tell me what — It is a pretty hard proposition to produce Musk Melons during the Winter months, and particularly so with unfavor- able conditions such as have been ex- perienced this Winter. I don't know of anything more exacting in their require- ments than a Winter crop of Melons. You do not explain your treatment or ■the amount of soil the plants are in. My experience has been that unless every- thing is favorable, it is almost impossible to keep the vines in a healthy condition. Yes. your letter describes tile situation precisely : the roots will look white and healthy, but by close observation I think you will find thev have ceased to pro- duce their network of feeders or fine working roots. These are the life of the Melon. Nor is it necessarv to plant the vines in a very large bulk of soil, in fact better results may be had by con- fining them to lOin. or llin. pots, or boxes SVaft.. long. 1ft. wide. Bin. deep. Such a box would accommodate three plants. Anyhow, whether planted in boxes, pots, or on the bench, it is ab- solutely necessary to have a compost that will encourage root action, such as a PANSY AND VERBENA BASKETS Small size, measure 9 inches long, 6 inches wide, crate. Large size, measure 13 inches long, 7}4 inches wide, 4 inches deep, put up 250 in a crate. Per 1000 15.00 Detachable wire handles for either of the above. Per 1000 2.00 Transplanting Boxes, 3}4 inches square. Per 1000 2.50 Transplanting Boxes, 4J/^ inches square. Per 1000 2.75 Orders entered now elther:for Immediate or future shipment. Have other sizes. Send for descriptive circular. COLES & COMPANY, 109-111 Warren St., NEW YORK, N. Y. ESTABLISHED 1884 INCORPORATED 19II The Kervan Co. "'rvSJi'*" >VHOLESALE NEW YORK ALL DECORATING EVERGREEN&- Southem Wild SmiUi, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cubbage Palm Leaves, Fresli Cut Cycas, Hemlock, Laurel. Spruce and Box W™," Branches, Ropings made on order, all kinds Fancy and Dagger Fema, Green and Bronze Galaz and Leucothoe Spraya. Sphagnum. Dry, Green. Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses, Painted Palmetto. Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT-OUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. If it's made GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street, Rochester, N. Y. Florists' GreeningPins fibrous sod, and if of a heavy nature a little leaf mould would not be amiss. Maintain a night temperature of 70 deg., with a rise of 10 deg. or 15 deg. durins the day, according to conditions. The white fly referred to can easily be eradicated with a very mild dose of hy- drocyanic acid gas. Strange though it may seem, the nicotine concoctions have little or no effect upon this fly, while the gas, used in a very mild form, is effec- tive— say % oz of cyanide of potassium to 1200ft. of space, using enough water and sulphuric acid to cover the cyanide, and twice the amount of water to acid. Bear in mind you are dealing wtth a deadly poison and it should l)e treated wHh the utmost caution. W. T. York, Pa.1 August Schaefer reports that all stocks are in good condition in spite of the re- cent storms. C. E. Smith was not quite so fortunate, considerable glass having been broken and some Carnations and Gallas frozen. The damage was quickly repaired, however, and houses and crops are in good shape again. J- M. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom "^^1 1 184 West 88th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone. Madison Square 3053 JiSrrmpon'S'.'of Willow aad fancy Baskets for fiorisU Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES •^■Our Specialties Wiieat Sheaves and Baskets. 638 The Florists' Exchange BEDDING PLANTS «"»•""«» ""^™^ STOCK UP NOW Double. Begonias, 4 ■ Mrs. Saunders, double white. white, yellc _ _ Petunias, double mixed. apdragon, Silver Pink, 2M in., S3.0d per 100. Feverfew. Heliotrope, dark blue. Marguerites, i Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, S ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 oo"!^ Coleus. Golden Bedder e Abulllon. Savitzli and 2 other Petunias.' ' boiibie Mixed.'. '.'.'.'.'.'. Mixed S1.50 Begonias.^ Erfordi, Vesuvius, Lumi- ' others 1.50 Vinca variegata. Snapdragons. New Engia |»->l«Pink EngUsh Ivy. Nasturtiums. Cuttings SEEDLINGS 100 1000 PLANTS IN BLOOM NOW and FOR EASTER i Cinerarias and Spirsas. Prices on application. If the Cuttings and Seedlings are desired by mail, please add 10c. per 100, carrier charges. Cash with order, please. F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. _, Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Seasonable Stock AZATiBft Indica. Leading varieties, in bud and bloom, 75c. and $1.00 each. PRIMULA Obconloa. 5H-inch pots, 25c. each. PRIMULA Malacoldes. B}4-mch pots, 25c. each. PERNS, Boston and Roosevelt. From 3J^-lnch pots, $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. From 2Ji-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatoherl. From 2>i-inch poU, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2j^inch pots, $3.00 per 100. . in the Exchange Seasonable Stock GERANIUMS trong plants from 2i^-in. pots. La (Double White), -32.25 per 100, S20.00 Ricard, Poltevine, S2.50 10, S24.00 per . D. EUele, Ptes. Mej ;xpress, Duke of York, Humbert D. Harum. Mad. Crozy King bud and bloom. CYCLAMEN CINERARIAS.' ' 'in bu'd 'and'biooi' S-in FERNS. Plersoni and Wliltmani, PETUNIAS, Double. t-urpl white variegated. Rooted O SALVIA.'.'.'.'. '.!!!.'.'.' VINCAS. 3H-in... .25.00 .40.00 . 16.00 .35.00 uttings 1.00 8.00 ENGLISH IVIES. Field-grown, fine, strong and bushy, 4 to 5 feet, 86.00 per 100, 550.00 per 1000. CANNA BULBS. King Humbert, S3.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. Queen Charlotte, SoSv. d'A. Crozy, A. Bouvier, Egandale; true to name, 32.00 per 100, S17.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER. WEST END, N. J. G ive credit wbereeredit is due — Mention Exchange CYCLAMEN Best strain.. 3H-bi- 6c.; 4M-in, 20c. 1 and bloom. The Pcckham floral Co. F"itoen,Ha". A m GOOD THINGS =YOy WANT= Mixed. Id bud I CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— Gol- den and Wiilte Cltadwick, 4c. OBCONICA GIGANTEA. 3}^ inch, 6c. Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS. 319 Onondaga Ave.. STRACCSE, N. T. Reciprocity — Saw It In the BxebPDfe Coming Exhibitions BOSTON and WHITMAN! FERNS. 3-in., Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N.J. In the Eachapge ; them yoa read thla advt. FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Numbers See page 616 Clevelani June 24-26, 1914. American Seed Trade AsBOclatlon, an- nual convention at Washington, D. C. June 23-26, 1914. Iiondon, Eng-land Great Spring flower show, R. H. S., at Chelsea, May 19, 20, and 21. Great Summer flower show at Holland House, June 30, July 1 and of the Horticultural Socii York and the New York Florists' Club In the New Grand Central Palace, 46th St. & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to 28, 1914. The Amer. S. P. Soc. will have a section in this show. New York, N. T — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Scranton, Pa. — Spring flower show of the Scranton Florists' Club, Mar. 31 and Apr. 1, at Town Hall. Society of American Florists' and Orna- mental HorticultnriBts, In August, 1914. ngs aal . Boston, Mass., DaHlias LAKEVIEW GREENHOUSES Albany, N. Y. This city is again in good shape, and our streets and roads are gradually get- ting better tor trafBc. We certainly had a hard time. St. Valentine's Day will not be forgotten by a good many of our florists and growers. Quite some deco- rating was done, due to the Auto Show at the State Armory, and our theaters and movies have adopted the idea of decorating their entrances every week with palms and ferns and flowering plants. The Eosery, Steuben St., has received a large shipment of flowering plants — ■ Tulips, Hyacinths, Azaleas, Lilacs and other bulbous stuff. These it is adver- ith ■ippe ... . A. Danker, Maiden lane, reports he has one of the finest houses of Pink Kil- larney Roses in this section. He had to have a special sale of decorative plants on Friday and Saturday in order to make room for hi^ Easter stock. H. G. Byres, North Pearl St., has been very busy with funeral work and cut The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, now on Maiden lane, will vacate the above stand on May 1, and will take possession of the double store 611 and 613 Broadway. Holmes Bros., Maiden lane, are rush- ing in plants of Lilacs, Azaleas and bulbous plants. Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of the Albany Florists' Club was held on Thursday evening, March 5, at the Al- bany Cut Flower Exchange, President Hankes in the chair. Wm. C. Gloeckner reported that he called on State Secretary of Agriculture Hustead, in reference to a flower show in the Educational Building, and made a motion to have a committee of three ap- pointed to wait on the secretary again. The following members were asked to serve: "Wm. Gloeckner, Tom Tracy and Fred Goldring. Patrick Hyde made a motion that hereafter the club use a ballot box in voting for all candidates for membership. Twenty-five members were present. The following members expect to go to the National Flower Show at New York: P. A. Danker, Fred Goldring, "Wm. W. Hannell, Thos. Tracy, Fred Hankes Patrick Hyde, H. G. Eyres, Edw. Tracy, Edw. Mene, John Berbrick, Louis Menand, James Barrett, Sam Han- son, H. L. Menand, Clarence Gardiner and George and John Sambrook. After the closing of the meeting the entertain- ment committee invited the members to stay for refreshments. At the next regu- lar meeting on April 2, the local and out of town growers will send in speci- mens for an Easter Flower Show. L. H. S. Fulton, N. Y. iiusiness this Winter has been remark- ably good, both as regards the cut flower trade and funeral work, which has been unusually heavy. Theodore Foerderer has opened a new neat flower shop at 7 Second St. He is a praciteal florist of long experience in every branch of the business, with the reputation of being a splendid plant grower. His many friends wish him abundant success in his venture. He is a son-in-law of Gustave Bartholome, the well known florist of Syracuse. H. T. Hartford, G>nn. Thco. WTirth to Visit At the next meeting of the Con- necticut Horticultural Society in the County BIdg., on the evening of the 19th of this month, Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, will be one of the principal speakers. It is planned to make this one of the most important meetings and to extend a reus- CANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, home grown, strong dormant tubers, J2.00 to $6.00 per 100. Our Selection of Fine sorts, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Per Per 2«-inchpots.$3.00 igerl. 3-mch pot*. . 6.00 igerl. 4-in. pots.. 8.00 SavitzU. 2>i-inch pots.. S.00 Adiyrantlies. 6 torts. Rooted Cut- ting. 1.00 ^-inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 16 00 SalvlaTNe' Salvia Sole Rooted Cui Tradescontia 1.26 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. GlTecr»dlt wbpr*- credit Is dng — MentlonEicbaiige Some Excellent =STOCK^ Liberal Extras for Early Orders. Size of Pott Inches 100 1000 3^ Primula obconica. in bud and bloom $6.00 $65.00 3^ Primula obconica 4.50 42.00 2>i Primula obconica 2.25 20.00 3H Cinerarias. Choice mixed. . 5.50 50.00 2U Cinerarias Choice mixed . 2.25 20.00 2H Asparagus Plumosus 3.00 27.00 3 Asparagus Plumosus 6.00 55.00 3 Asparagus Hatcherl 8.00 75.00 2M Asparagus prengeri 2.50 22.60 3^ Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2>i Abutilon Savitzii 2.60 22.50 2}i Coleus. Red and yellow... 2.50 22.60 6 Dracaena Indivisa 20.00 2>i Feverfew. Little Gem 2.50 22.50 2^ Fuchsias. Double and Single 2.7S 25.00 2}i Heliotrope. 3 kinds 2.75 25.00 2}i Lantanas. Many kinds 3.00 25.00 2)i Geraniums. 20 kinds 2.25 20.00 2H Ivy Geraniums. 8 vars. . . . 2.75 25.00 2>i Variegated Geraniums. 4 kinds 3.00 26.00 2Ji Double Petunias. 12 kinds 2.75 25.00 2>i Double Alyssum. Large plants 2.75 25.00 3H Vinca Variegated 6.00 50.00 m White and YeUow Marguer- ites 2.60 22.50 2)i Marguerite. Mrs. Sander.. 3.00 25.00 20 kinds Coleus Rooted Cuttings. Write lor Abundance of Stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wliolesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Will help all around if yon mention the Exchange CiVR ANITIM.S Nutt, Castellane, Polte- Ul!-KAiMUiV10 ^,„g_ La Favorite and others, 2}4-m. pots, $18.00 per 1000. HeUotrope, 2}i-in. pots, S1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Coleus, Rooted CuctinK.^ SOc. per 100. Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings, S1.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2M-in. pots, S1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem, 2M-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. Vlncas, 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $4.50 per 100; 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Agera- tum, blue, 2J^-in. pots, $1.60 per lOO. $12.00 per 1000. Petunias, double mixed, 2J4-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2>i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in., strong, $3.00 per 100; Plumosa. 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., $8.00 per '°° 3. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Boston ferns, l&iJ"^!^. Roosevelt ferns, f^^oo^'^uSS: WliitRianiConiiMcta,'p^l^4§^ per 1000. 2B0 at l(nO rata. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, '"1!]%^' Please mention the Exohanpe 'when wrltlnff. • h _..._ _. J The Florists' Exchange 639 GERANIUM PLANTS For immediate delivery from 2-i We have the following varieties ii fine, stocky, well-rooted stock, ready t( shift into 4-inch. CTSSE DE HARCOURT White BERTHE DE PRESILLY Light Pink MME. BARNEY Cerise CASTRIES Cense BEAUTE DE POITEVINE Salmon S. A. NUTT Deep Red Carnation Cuttings Ready Now From Sand 100 1000 GLORIOSA $4.00 $30.00 ROSEITC 4.00 30.00 Write us about other varieties. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 BAUR a, STEINKAMP Carnation Breeders A. F. J. BAUR INDIANAPOLIS Reciprocity— Saw It In t : Exchange QERAPsIIUlVIS S. A. Nutt.and othiMS, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per (20.00 per 1000. WNCA Variegated. 3-in. pots, S3.50 per 2-in. , $2.00 per 1 ; Rooted Cu GOLEUS.' 15 varieties. Rooted Cuttings. 60c. per 100; 2-in. pots. 81.50 per 100. IGERATUM. Gurney. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100; 2-in., 81.50 per 100. SALVIAS. Bonfire and Zurich. Rooted Cut- tings, 75c. per 100; 2-in., Sl.50 per 100. HELIOTROPES. FUSCHIAS. FEVERFEW, Double Wliite. 2-in. pots. S2.00 per 100. CANNAS. F. Vauglian, Queen Cliarlotte, Pres. McKinlCTj Dormant, 82.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson. N.Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange SNAPDRAGONS GROWN FROM CUTTINGS Buxton's Silver Pink PHELPS BROS." new everblooming WWte Flowers all Winter. B Strong, well-established plants, 2-in. pots, ready to start off at once, $4.00 per 100. GODFREY CALLAS. Only a few hundred R.^'rHANFORD^ Norwalk, CONN. Please mention the Exchange when writing. Heliotrope Centerfleur The 'finest bedding Heliotrope 'in existence, the true Heliotrope blue. Out of 2>^-in. pots, bushy llants, S5.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER laoaica Ave., opp. Schenck Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Excelsior Tuberose and CALADIUM ESCULENTUM BULBS and CANNA ROOTS. Forty-five varieties. Now ready. Write JOHN F. CROOM @ BRO.. Bulb Growers MAGNOLIA. N. C. ENGiisiiivY Siroilf. buIiT planV 4-in. pou - per 100 $12.00 Rooted Cuttiiigi - 1000 10.00 PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N.Y. ing welcome to our foru Theo. \virth, who was at one time the superintendent of the public park system of the city of Hartford. It is doubtful if there will be enough Lilies in bloom for Easter as a great many have come along ahead of time, but as that is always the cry at this time of year. In a recent issue there was an article entitled "Designs Going Out." Now will you tell me why? If that is so it is the fault of the merchants themselves, for they should instruct their help to push design work. Do they? No. I myself seldom make a spray of flowers for the simple reason that I am a designer, and I know that my money is in floral designs. J. M. Hopper has been laid up for ten days with rheumatism. The new bulb cellar of E. S. Drake's at the Cedar Hill greenhouses has been turning out good stock. The Tulips and Daffs are second to none. J. Albert Brodrib,' Winsor ave., has had a fine crop of good Carnations. Everything else is looking fine at his place. W. P. Waterman is to go in for chicken raising and will have an "egg plant." Hereafter, no more flower grow- ing for him ; he will keep just a little part of his large greenhouses for a few of the choice plants that he picked up in his travels last Summer. At the Edw. Welch store on Asylum St. also at the greenhouse on Annawan St., things are booming. Stock at the greenhouses is coming along fine. C. K. Swensop, Elmwood, Conn., is having his troubles this Winter, having been sick, and stiU is. His foreman, F. D. Eanney, has had a large stock of Carnations in good order this past sea- son, showing what a good man can do. Thos. Dryden, Wetherefield aye., has certainly bad great luck with his plants. He has also had to call in extra help many times. His stock of Daffs and Tulips, not to mention Carnations, have been good. Joseph Dolan, of the firm of Dolan & Grogan, has been laid up with a severe attack of the grippe. The Linden Florist has been showing some very fine window displays. John Coombs, Benton St., will have something like 10,000 Lily blooms for Easter. The new store will be occupied about April 1. Philip Hansling, formerly the supt. of the street dept. of this city, has pur- chased the business of C. H. Sierman, nurseryman of Park st. The business will be carried on as usual. It has been reported in the Hartford papers that the Peach crop this season would be a failure on account of the very severe weather, but L. Lyman of Middle- field, Conn., who is a very large grower, says no. G. G. MeC. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Erica Codoniodes Veitchii IN FULL BLOOM A rare variety of Heather, with small flowers of pure white. Excellent showy decorative plants, splendid for house decoration and lasting for weeks. Magnificent Plants, from 6- inch pots, $6.00 per 12 Selected Specimens, from 6-inch pots, $9.00 per 12 Quantity Limited Order Promptly Knight & Struck Co. 1 Madison Avenue, New York GREENHOUSES: FLUSHING, N. Y. ORCHIDS CATTLEYA Per Plant Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Labiata Warneri... 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Gaskelliana 1.00 to 2.00 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case lots as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT We offer, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. I CATTLEYA Per Plant Percivaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence, R. I. ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. FALL RIVER. MASS. ORCHIDS Fresh imported, prden taken now to insure *arly delivery ID Spring, 1914, for the best comroerciAl Orchids. Semi-established CATTLEYAS ready for im- mediate delivery. Most reasonable piices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAVCUS. N. J. ORCHIDS SANDER* ENGLAND and 258 Broadway. Room 721. New York City ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- droblums, Oncldiums. Cypripedlums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Will help all ajotind If yoti mention the Bichaage ORCHIDS We ^ow and sell Orchids exclusively. We have tbcm in all stages of development from the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on applicatbn. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. WrItP thf-m Tin refill fhl" ndvt. In the Excbangp FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming: Record Numbers See Page 616 640 The Florists' Exchange Rochester-Buffalo Return Bowling Match Wednesday, March 4, was the date set for the Rochester bowling team to visit Buffalo for the return match. A small delegation came in on the morning train and were met by the Buffalo committee and taken in autos to the several local greenhouses and park conservatories and then to lunch at the Ellicott Club. The second section came at 5 :30 p.m. and after visiting Buffalo's uptodate flower shops, and a few other shops where flow- ers are not sold, they were taken to Mes- singer's Hof Brau for dinner at 7.30 p.m. The table decorations were under the management of S. A. Andei-son and the decoration scheme was carried out in Pink Killarney Roses and orchids. The room was filled with ferns and palms, while Southern Smilax covered the walls. About 120 florists were present and the welcome address was given by the newly elected president of the Buffalo Florists' Club, W. H. Biss. The president was brief and to the point in his remarks. S. A. Anderson was toastmaster and a number • were called upon for a few remarks and, as the time was limited, speech making was had between the dinner courses. President Dunbar of Rochester was heard from, also M. Keller, George Hart, Postmaster W. F. Kasting, W. J. Palmer, S. J. Mahoney, D. Seymours, supt. of Buffalo parks, Mr. Bates, and many others. The visitors were guided to the bowl- ing alleys by Messrs. Streit, Albert Vick, Elbers and Anderson. There was some- thing doing every minute, not a dull mo- ment from the beginning to the end of the contest. The visitors showed every confidence of winning and carrying off the honors and, after a short practice, the game was started. The able announcer, Neubeck, fired the shot for the men to line up and laid down the rules of the game to the players. The judges were in their position and the rooters also. Below are a few notes de- picting the excitement, and telling how the Buffalo boys held to that handsome Lord & Burnham cup. Salter up, a little nervous though a good finish — a spare resulted. Sandiford, the old reliable, walked away after one ball had been rolled — the result a strike. The club yell went up and the voices were strong and healthy. Keller brought down nine and missed the tenth ; Mike was only practising and held speed for later. Vick was doing good at 67 in the third. Bowland was rolling nice and easy and indications pointed toward a high score, this was in the seventh. The rooting for Buffalo had some telling ef- fect on the nerves of Salmon and Jenny as they could not pick the last pin. The visitors were quiet until the awakening of the ninth when strikes and spares were as easy to' get as Carnations during the Lenten season. Keller made a few VGates Ajar," but managed to pick one often and leave a "Broken Column." Four strikes in succession meant the near ending of the first game and the visitors were rapidly falling behind. The tenth frame showed the mourning sign, as the_ finish of the Buffalo team was a landslide, and the first game was won by 196. The able announcer had his little speel, ■'There is lunch in the rear For every one here." Then after a few minutes intermission, the contest was again on. Buffalo weak and, for several frames, the visitors strong from the beginning. The rooters were scattered about and not much life was shown. The Buffalos could not con- nect successfully and it looked as if the pin setters had been bribed. Some of the pins were glued and would not drop and Buffalo was getting weaker at every frame. Rochester going at a terriffl'c clip; pins dropped like prices at the wholesaler's on a rainy day, and thev could not be stopped at any rate, tteore'e Hart was all excited. Bates lost his voice, but Mike Keller bad that everlast- ing smile and made strikes as easily as striking matches.' The gi^me went on and the visitors were leading bv 120. a big margin in the ninth frame. The Buffalo rooters were called upon for the help out hut too late, the second g.ime -ending with a victory for Rochester by Third game— noise galore ; from the beginning the rooters were getting ex- cited, the players more excited than the rooters, but the game went on. Betting was not allowed. A few frames were God Provides for All Just think, over one million idle men have been benefited and got work through the recent great blizzard, shoveling snow, repairing buildings, fixing telegraph poles, etc. How many florists, all over the country, will be benefited by buying Aschmann's Easter flowers, fresh, sound and delightful; direct from our so well constructed greenhouses that never know failures, freezing, etc. We are always watchful, getting the flowers in time and good shape for our customers for Easter trade.' Prepare for Easter — Make up for Easter Be watchful — consider the cold weather we had all over the country; there will be an increasing demand for plants tWs Easter — more than ever before; especially AZALEA INDICA. LILIES, SPIRAEAS, HYDRANGEAS, CINERARIAS, HYACINTHS, TULIPS and DAFFODILS; therefore, leave your order in time. It is time to get busy, for Easter is near; Araucarias perfect. Palms stately and neat; The birds are singing to bring us good cheer. Ferns sturdy and green, Lilies gleaming and And this is the sweet message of tneir song: bright; '■ ' ' ' -^' k is complete the prices are right. ThatAschn AzaJej ■vered with blossoms, sipng. ; best, and sav< FERNS and PALMS 1.. 35c.. 40c.. 50c., 60c., NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPACTA, 4-in.. 25c. HARRISII, 7-iii. only, 75c. to Sl.OO. GIATRASII. 5H-in., 35c.. 40c. SMITHII, in 6-in. pans, 25c.. 30c., 35c. CYRTOMIUM FALCATUM, or HOLLY FERN, 4-in„ 25c.; 5)^-in., 35c., 40c. PTERIS WILSONI, 6-in. pans. 25c. PTERIS Wllsonl and Tsussi- th COCOS WeddeUiana FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plant). 4-in., 5H. 6, 7-in. pots, 25c., 35c., 40c.. 50c., 75c. ARECA lutescens (Palms). 4-in., made u of 3 plants, 25c; 5-in pots, 35c. COCOS WeddeUiana. 4-in., 25c; 3- in.. 1! KENTIA Forsterlana i Made up or single plants, 5}4, 5}-2-in. pots. SOc, 60c.. 75c. KENTIA Forsteriana, tubs. 65 to 75 inches high. S4.Q0 to S5.00. FERNS for dishes, Pteris Wilsoni 2H-in.. S4.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Otaksa, in buds, now r\g for Easter trade, 5H. 6, 7-in., 3, 4, 5, 6. shoots to a plant, staked up, 35c., 40c.. 50 75c.. Sl.OO, 81.25 to S1.50. HYACINTHS of our own importatic Make large spikes; Gertrude, best pink; 1 100. bloom for Easte S12.C LILIUM multiflorum. We hi of Japan's production; specially the best multiflorum raised from 9, 10, bulbs, 53^ and 6-in. pots, medium height, lant having 5 to 10 buds on a plant, 10c. per ud; plants naving up to 5 buds, 12c. per bud. RHODODENDRONS. 10-in. pans, best arieties. full of buds. S1.50 to S2.00. BEGONIA lumlnosa. Full of Howers. 5K-i . 25c. to 35c. BEGONIA argentea compacta, 4-in. Our celebrated, pure white Moonvine, the genuine Ipomoea noctiflora, for which we nave a world-vs ' ' ' ' SPIR^A GLADSTONE. Our own im ponation from the best growers in Holland i bud, right for Easter trade, 6, 7-in. pots. 35c, 40c.. 50o.. 75c. TOURNESOL TULIPS. Best double red an yellow variegated; Murillo, rose; Imperato Rubrum, bright red double; Couronn d'Or, double yellow. New, three bulbs plante DAFFODILS, Von Slon. Best double yellow JARCISSUS in existence, three double-nosed lulbs, planted in 5>i to 6-in. pot. $3.00 per doz. pots. In bloom one week before Easter. While we pay the highest price for our Bulbs ■ Hyacinths, Tulips, FRENCH HYDRANGEAS, General de Vibray, bright rose: Mme. E. MoulUere, best ■ • 5M. 6-in., f- -" — :e is no profit in it for us for the fin Bear in mind we are Headquarters for Azalea Plants AZALEAS FOR t^ASTER TRADE 10,000 NOW READY of AZALEAS . specialty for the last p nk Mme Van der Cruyssen full oi buds 5MTn!"'om "^"m^'l. m pots 60c 75c $1 00 81 25 $1 50 to 82 00 Verv^eneana Best double rose variegated large flowering 5y< in 6-in 7 m pots 60c 75c 81 00 81 25 SI oO to 82 00 NIobe and Deutsche Perle best double white Princess of India double vane gated De Schryveri ana double variegated other well known va'^e t es 75c 81 00 $1 25 »1 50 to 82 00 I '"• GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA I Wholesale Grower, Importer and Shipper of Pot Plants > finished and up to the fourth the game ran pretty evenly. In the sixth Roches- ter was leading but in the seventh, it had a telling effect ; they could not keep it up. Bates and Hart coached the stara but the Buffalos had the lead. In the eighth, many over-anxious to swell theit scores and beat their man, broke with seven and eight pins. The tenth frame showed the score for Vick at 215, which helped out the low man Speidel, and the^ ending was a joyous victory for Buffalo.f lit of thrpp nnri tho loot The Buffalo Club Yell— Ea Ra Ra, who are we — We are the bowlers of the B. F. C. Rochester Association Yell — ! Who are we, who are we. ' Rochester, Rochester,, we they be. All in all it was a grand turnout ; it fact much larger than had been ex- pected, but so much enthusiasm had beeij shown at the past game that every mem- ber who attended certainly bad an ex cellent evening's sport. The -visitors were escorted to the train by the club's band in the early hours of the morning and all reached their destination safelj as Capt. Salter had charge of the vh"" crew. ROCHESTER Salter 168 M. Keller .102 Bowland .161' Salmon 141- Jenny 151 713 BUFFALO 1 . Sandiford 219 Speidel 1S3 Vick 188 Walter .182 J. Streit 137 909 Buffalo, N. Y. The Ma,rket Trade has not quite been standstill, though rather dull, bul volume of business has been up to vious years. Early last week there wai a heavy market and the merchants hav^ practically had their- own -wa.v, that as far as buying in large quantities concerned, but speculations were light and it was again up to the wholesal to carry the large amount of accumula ing stock, and which is figured upon move at the end of the ' week. Rose came on more heavily, and a good tion being white and Milady and mova slowly. Killarney Queen sold best. Pin! Killarney and My Maryland " , _ had a satisfactory sale. Am. Beauty i good and coming in more plentifully prices are reasonable for this time -c year, though in slight demand. . Valley ■} plentiful and quiet. Mignonette is gopc and all grades are to be had Fine Pea ire m good supply and poor grade Pea oier ihunrtint the same with Carna tinns Some fine bulbous stock as Vu toin (rolden Spur Van Sion Sir Wai 1 in ind Glorii Daffodils also Narcissu poeticus together wth Kaisei'kroon Beine Pio-^perity and JIuuIlo Tulip are going faiilv well Theie are al <5ome stocks and a few Snipdragons white and yellow Plenty of Formosu) I ilies ilso PalHs and other Spring flov eis IIP to \p hid There has been exception il lot of fine plants mcludili V7nlpas Primulas Cyclamens sTle of plants was better than the w« The outlook for sliffbt mci-ease IS moderating ai awakened asTi Tlie Lenox Floner Shop has Changs hinds and Edw Altman formerly pf piietor has retired from the flonsts' bu; ness Felix Albert well knowr trade and t\ho has been aosociated Iseun the Florist m Rochestei has i o'^ei the management of the Lenosj Every success is extended to Mr m the new undertaking Edw Slatterv also well known trade throughout the country, has i his connection with the firm of & Bever. whose place of business; ; Main 'and TTtioa sts. A. Ko merly of the Lenox house, li position with above firm. (Continued on Page 642> March 14, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 641 GERANIUMS We have a large stock of the following varieties in a splendid condition for inimediate shipment. There is plenty of time to get two-inch Geraniums in good shape for Spring sales, or from 3-in. pots for an early demand. On orders of 1000 or over and not less than 100 of a kind, we make the price Sl^.TO per 1000, on all quoted at $2.00 per 100 and $26.00 per 1000 on those quoted at $3.00 per 100 for either 2- or 3-in. stock. Special price on large lots. Single Varieties 2-in Doz. 100 Alice of Vincennes S0.60 Ardens .60 Baron Grubissich 60 Clifton 60 Emmanuel Arene 60 Feuer 60 Gabriel Montoya 60 Granville : . .40 Konigen Olga Wurtem- berg 40 Maxime Kovalevslci 40 Mrs. E. Rawson 40 Pamela 60 Rival 60 Rosalda 60 Tiffin 40 Victor Crosset 60 Double Varieties Abbie Scliaeffer. ...... .60 3.00 Anais Segalis 40 2.00 Beaute Poitevine 40 2.00 Berthe de Presilly 40 2.00 Col. Thomas 40 2.00 Edmond Blanc 60 3.00 Fleuve Blanc 40 2.00 Jean Oberle 40 2.00 Jean Viaud Doz 100 •K.OO .S4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 Jules Vasseur $0.40 $2.00 La Favorite 40 2.00 LaPilote .60 3.00 LeCid 40 2.00 Leon Baudrier 60 M. A. Roseleur 60 Marquise de Castel- lane 40 Miss Kendall 40 Mme. Buchner 40 Mme. Canovas 40 Mme. Landry 40 Mme. Laporte Bisquit. .60 Mme. Recamier 40 ii.uu Mrs. Lawrence 40 2.00 Ornella .40 2.00 S. A. Nutt 40 2.00 Suzanne Despres 60 3.00 Variegated Foliage Marshall McMahon... .60 3.00 Mountain of Snow 60 3.00 Mrs. Pollock 60 3.00 Ivy -Leaved Alliance 40 2.00 Dina Scalarandis 40 2.00 Mrs. Banks 40 2.00 Pierre Crozy 40 2.00 3-in' 100 $3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 GERANIUM SCARLET REDDER ^Mjmjawf 1 Jl ml seems to be the last word in Geraniums. We have not heard •"■OrjriOlIU anything but words of praise from all who have seen it. It is a color that attracts and then holds the attraction ; brilliant, fiery scarlet, semi-double flower of beautiful foi-m and exquisite finish. 50 cts. each, $5.00 per dozen. CaamIa^ Rckflfl^V* A most pleasing shade of rich scarlet; dwarf, '^V»ai 1^1 H^CUU^I robust, short-jointed grower; very free flower- ing, medium-sized trusses. An ideal pot plant. $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. ducers as Bruant, Lenioine, Boucharlat and others, all repre- senting the best there is in Geraniums. OUR SPECIAL OFFER For $18.50 we will send 1000 Geraniums from 2-in. pots, twenty varieties to be our selection, making an assortment that will please in every way, as they have been doing in the past. We send 6000 for $105.00; 10,000 for $175.00. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MD. 3.00 3.00 3.00 GERANIUM MARYLAND Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Eschange 642 The Florists' Exchange Grand Spring Exhibition Under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club $12,500 in Premiums ^ NEW YORK MARCH 21st TO 28th, 1914 Are you preparing to exhibit? Have you received the preliminary schedule covering plants? If not, vrrite for a copy without delay. Cut Flower schedules will be issued shortly Telephone, 7362 Madison Square JOHN YOUNG, Secretary, 53 West 28th Street, New York Palms Heacock's Fems WI-IOLESAUE PRICE L,IST KENTIA BELMOREANA (12.00 2>j-m. '£#'., MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA .t0.40 4.eo . 1.00 12.00 . 1.25 1S.00 2.e0 Cedirtub 6.00 7-m. 2.00 4 in tub »-5>^ ft.. 6K-6 ft 6 ft, heavy. .10.00 .12.50 ..15.00 34-36 2.60 30.00 38-38 3.00 36.00 42-46 4.00 48.00 heavy. . 6.00 4-4>^ ft, heavy "" *■' - 9-m. 6-7 48 to 64,' very heavy. . d.uu 9-m. 6-7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 9-in. 6-7 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each 6-m. pot, nicely characterized $1.00 e-in. pot, 18 to 20-in. spread 1.60 7-in. tub, 18 inches high, 24-in. spread 2.00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI Each 9-in. tub, 4-ft. spread $4.00 ID dana^intuD 48 o.uu 9-iii. tub, 6-ft. spread 5.00 HOME-GROWN, STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED Wh .pot ARECA LUTESCENS Plants In. high 3 in pot 22-24 3 in po 36 3 and 4 in tub 42 Philadelphia be sure to look Railway Station I JENKINTOWN ' JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.'r£.^:Wyncote,Pa (Continued from page 6)0) Florists' Club At the last regular meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club, election o£ officers w«re in oi'der, and the following officei-s were elected: President, W. H. Eiss; vice-president, R. Boelttger; secretary, iWm. Legg ; financial secretary, A. Vick ; treasurer, E. C. Brucker. A good sugges- tion was offered by Oapt. Streit and was well taken up by the members. It was decided to visit local greenhouses every month, and on Sunda.y preceding Palm Sunday an invitation has been extended by S. ■ A. Anderson, and it is for the members to make this first visit a well attended one. The recent banquet and bowling match was weU attended by the local and out of town florists and it is hoped that a continuation of these pleas- ant affairs may be recorded. E. C. B. will help .11 around It y«. mention the Exch«.» fERNS fERNS In 8 to ID best and hardiest varieties, cool grown and wiU please the most critical buyer. FERNS Assorted Table Ferns. From 2}i-inch poto, 18.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY in,^/arie-e,"°i^'^^''SrXj"no-"i"^ |lMin^tttion, ready for delivery June 15. WuiWTerTc^rlJ.-^" ?S 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in Sats, $1.25 per H.t (110 clumps); 60 Hats or more, JI.OO All expraa ordert cash or aatinfactorv reftrmet with order B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CIIY, N. J. l?Z^S:.^l i|-g8 '=•'" COCOS WcddeUlana and KENTIA Belmoreana ,^o.oo='^-T6o'r'"- '-"^^'"' '— - °'*^'- ADIANTUM cuneatum. From 4.in. pots, $12.00 Thomas P. Christensen SHORT HILI-S, N. J. Write them you read this advt In the Etchange ALL THE leading! TERNS for dishes, from aj^-mch pots at $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER | EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., WestHoboken, N.J. PAT.MS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS isssfur?ru-^i'u^s-.^-?2rToo'.*- llSSri°/lSSrAar4-S:''-26c. .nd 36c., ^in, HENRY WESTON. "*=11!:?."'»- Olean, N. Y This locality has experienced record breaking weather. In January the tem- perature went to 3S below zero, and every week during February the temperature remained around the zero mark, and as low as 36 deg. was again registered. March, started with zero temperature and a blizzard. Elmer Rawlings has added a large steam boiler to his heating equip- ment and some additional piping. So far as known he has only had one ship- ment frozen, and that went to Camden, N. Y., and was due to the carelessness of the express men. E. E. YOUR OFFERINGS TO THE TRADE SHOULD BE IN OUR TWO GREAT NUMBERS Flower Show Number Next Week | Spring Trade Number Week After Newark, N. J. Among the most interesting pieces of work J. H. Harvey of 496 Broad st. put out last week were some bouquets carried by small children, who took part in a Tom Thumb wedding. A small shower bouquet of white Roses and Valley was made for the bride and a loose bouquet of American Beauty Roses for the maid of honor. Business in this locality has been very good considering the time of the year. Every one of the stores seems to be very busy, with the exception of one, which is in a very good locality, and the report from there is that business was very poor. McLaughlin & Murphy of 181 Clinton ave. report that trade has been very good, especially funeral work. Mr. Phillips of the firm of Phillips & Phillips of Broad st. reports that busi- ness the last few months has been far be- .Yond what he expected it would be. They have had many decorations for afternoon teas, and much funeral work this year. In the rear of the store they have a very good sized gi-eenhouse which is well stocked with Azaleas, Lilacs, Spiraeas, Hyacinths, Tulips and many other bloom- ing plants. F. P. Wolfinger, 841 Broad St., reports that his business has been very fine, hav- ing had plenty of funeral work. H. C. Strobell, Broad St., likewise re- ports business exceptionally good. Harry J. Stein, manager of the flower department of Hahne & Co., reports that orders the past" few weeks have "been very good. He said he was going to give away 40,000 flowers on Monday, the 9tb. J. M. W. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2>^-in. stock, in largest and best assortment, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In 5000 lots, »22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Excellent 2K-in. stock, right size for center plants. S1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in., $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100; 4-in.. $6.00 per dor., $46.00 per 100; 6-m„ $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in f 4-in., $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect 2^-m. stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. AU from best greenhouse-grown seeds. BOSTON FERNS. Eitra large, compact, 7-in. $12.00 per doz., $85.00 per 100. BOSTON and ROOSEVELT FERNS. From bench, strong, healthy and clean, ready for 6-in pots, $4.25 per doz., $30.00 per 100. FTERIS ANDERSONI. Queen of the Pteris family. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, Handsomely crested, wth. ndulated. ^ haSt"" from a Table Fern i J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. Pot-n Spwolallst Give credit wbcrecredltlBdne — Mention Eicbange HATCHERI S-iBcli. tt.M par 1*«. i%-inoh, $4.0* p«r 1««. •Mdllnsa. 111.00 pw lee*. ■cMiikonM gZVWB (Md, t«.00 pv I***. Wm. Ehmann, Corfu, N. T. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bjcchanire SCHOLZELI FERNS , heavy, 40c.: 4-m., 16c.; 2J Out of 4-m. pots, 6 I 6-in. pots, I VINCAVarieflaft ENGLISH IVY. 3 ft. long, 12c.; 3-m., 2 shoots, 2 rt. long, sc. DRAG«NA Indivlsa. 4-in., 10c. 5-in., 20c. Cash with oTder, please. J. W. C. SEALY LYNBROOK, L.I., NEW YORK FERNS dUbU, from 2^-in. pots, at $3.00 per 100. $36.00 per 1000. fRANK N. mm, MADISON. N. J. E. P. TRACEY. Pres. P. WELCH. Sec.-Treas. THOfe. TRACEY, Mgr The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, TELEPHONE MAIN 479 V ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 643 The Entire Cut of 200,000 Plants. All Choice Blooms. Select Quality of American Beauties, White and Double Pink Killarneys, Maryland and Hilda. Sweet Peas— Double Violets M. cTford 121 West 28th St., New York City TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE Consignments Solicited Reciprocity — Saw 1 the Exchange Cincinnati, 0. The Market Last week, until Fi-iday, tlie mar- ket proved rather ordinary. Stock in general d'id not clean up, even at bar- gain prices. From . Friday on, however, up until the time of this writing there has been a very active demand that cleaned up most of the good stock, but prices at the best are ouly fair. Roses are much more plentiful than they were, and the stock includes some very ohoiee offerings. The Killarneys and Richmond are very fine. American Beauty, though not plentiful, is coming in much better than for some time. Car- nation receipts are large and include many choice, as well as many split, blooms. The supply lof Lilies is not vfery large, but seems easily sufficient for re- quirements. Dallas are in a good supply. A few rubrum are coming into the whole- sale houses. The market for Lily of the Valley, orchids and Violets is very slow. The last named' find their principal outlet on the streets through the medium of fakirs. Bulbous stock meets with a fair call when i,t is good and the supply of Sweet Peas is very large. Business in green gtiods is very brisk. Notes The iCincinnati Florists' Society's meeting on Monday evening was well at- tended. R. Witterstaetter, chairman, re- ported the progress of the taxation com- mittee • in its solicitation for funds. S. iS. iSkidelsky attended' the meeting. J. A. Peterson and Koger Peterson drove down to the meeting in their new Re- public roadster, while Max Rudolph drove his reliable Ford, and Frank Volz his Chalmers-Deti'oit. J. T. Conger is confined to his home ■ippc. The roof of Wm. Rutenschoer's house fas burned recently. Visitoi-s were Fred. Lemon. Richmond, nd., and .Tohn Lodder, Hamilton, O. Teddy. Mich. Business Slower When the Saturday bargain sales commence we may safely infer either that crops are coming along rapidly, or that business is slackening and needs a little extra push. As these sales have started up and weather conditions are not too good, it may be admitted that the coming of Lent has had its eiiect. Since the first of Feb., continual cold and stormy weather has prevailed, accom- panied with much snow and winds, and to a certain degree these conditions still remain. For the growers it has been a critical time, and lucky it is that Eas- ter is late, otherwise the prospects would be rather gloomy, but two or three weeks at the latter end of March count a lot in pushing stock ahead. Business generally is satisfactory for the Lenten season, and next week brings some extra, on account of St. Patrick's Day. Soon after, the Spring openings will commence, so altogether we are not expecting to see much of a slump before Easter. Fishers are now established in their new store on Rose st. and report busi- ness as exceeding their expectations. Van Bochove & Bro. are about to pre- pare for the installation of automatic stokers for the greenhouses at Rose Hill, and are daily expecting some ten cans of cement to be used in the construction of the new addition this season. Their business this year exceeds all other years by a big margin, so that the erection of more glass is a necessity. S. B. Incorporations ^ENN. — The Knoxville Nui'sery Co. has been chartered with a capital stock of .150.000. bv the follow- ing: A. J. Smith. M. L. Smith. E. E. Rutherford, .1. L. Smith and J. H. Rudder. Syracuse, N. T. — The Pierce-Christ- ian Co. has filed papers of incorporation to do a florist's business, with capital stock of SSICOOO. The directors are: Harold S. Pierce. Harold H. Will. Louis E. Will. Daniel P.. Lubv and Thos. J. Christian. St. Patrick's Day We won't have any green Carnations or other green flowers; but we will have the finest of white and you can do the rest In natural green goods (not the Bunco kind) we can fill any order, however— Southern Asparagus, Maidenhair, Smilax, etc., etc. And our usual complete line of stock Growers desirous of making a ciiange will find our records interasting. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 32S-5582.5S83 Out-of- . Id the Bichange_ New Tori, March 11 — Our review of March 4 was anything, but cheerful; on the Thursday and Friday following conditions were not improved, on Satur- first week feeble condition at it was all last week. Am. Beauty Roses are in rather short supply, but, since the demand is very moderate, special grade blooms are sell- ing at from SOc. to 40c. each, with an occasional sale at 50c. There is a mod- erate supply of tea Roses. The lowest grade blooms have taken a drop in price, and the common varieties are selling at - ■ ■ " " grades Top grade sellir of ielling at from 5c. to 6c. each, with occasional small sales of choice specials at 8c. The newer and choicer varieties realize from Sc. to 10c. and 12c. each, but are iting with an active der "■ fancy blooms; $2 per 100. however, buys good blooms. . . Of the Cattleyas now arriving in abundance the variety Schrbderae is nipst seen, and with these a few TrianiB. The top price is from 35c, to 40c. each. The best Gardenias are selling at from S2 to $3 per doz., and the choicest Lily - '■ Valley at $2 to $2.60 per i"" Lilies, though of the for .= ^ ^^ ...^ -... , and 6c. for the Sweet Peas, both srandiflora and .Spencer varieties are in large supply; prices are moving downward, the best or the former selling at about 75c. to $1 and of the latter about $1.00 to $1.50 per demand, and prices a Of bulbous stock t: of Tulips, Narcii lesias. Daffodils and Caflas, all meeting with a moderate demand. Besides these there are the miscellane- ous flowers in large variety which are moving very slowly at small prices. Of greens. Shamrock shows a steadily ipply. all of ' Irish" kind, whatever that may be, if any one could tell. Other greens are moving fairly well. PMladelpMa, March lO.^The market shows nothing of startling interest. Stock is plentiful and " ' ' " for Beauty Roses - Pith all sufficient sible le medium grades, which are somewhat oft. In other Roses the supply is up to the requirements in all grades and colors; prices are as last reported. Carnations are In heavy supply, and price concessions are the rule; 3c. is top for the very best. There are plenty of orchids which, however vly; 3f them touch 40c. also Garde ppiy. ,. J :n Lilies the market is oversupphed; - ' moving, the quality is mostly Formosum. and 8c. and lOc. is about the best flgur Valley ^- -'ilie- .--- they are barely moving. inable. Calla Lili «th the others. Thei loads of Sweet Peas double. Daffodils 1 Snapdragon : heavy receipt. the demand. Some very flne yellow and white Daisies are now arriving. Aspara- gus plumosus is in heavier supply. Boston, March 10. — The accumulation of flowers at the markets is not as large as a week ago. Flowers of all kinds are being ceaned. up daiy, but at much reduced prices. The street boys, as long JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK 53 WEST -uTHr-ki ne^i n Recrfrtng dally, the choicest WMOL,ESALB 3,6^^ m America Telephone 7362 Madison Sq CattleyBS t Gardefllas ; Lilies : Valley : Carnations ; Roses •°Sn|lVan''d^?!.Tar^'tV Write them yon read this advt. In the ExchaDge WHOLESALE 644 The Florists' Exchange Winter-Flowering SWEET PEAS or EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY Lilac, Carnations, Roses, Lilies Lily of the Valley, Smilax And a full line of all bulbous stock WILLIAM P. rORD whoiBsaie Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York } due — Mention Exchange We Satisfy the Producer We Please the Consumer We can handle more stock to the entire satisfaction of both grower and retailer. Place your confidence in us — rely on our motto : "We Never Disappoint. ' ' Our past record is our guarantee. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street. NEW YORK CITY itable ns"belore apply of ' There the public at very low figures There is still an adequate Roses, but no surplus left unsold, is a much better demand for mediu___ sized Roses than there is for long stemmed stock. The supply of Am. Beauty Roses is very limited, but the new Roses Mrs. Chas. Russell and Had- ley are good substitutes, consequently the scarcity of Beauty is not felt as keenly. There is a plentiful supply of .all grades and prices at from $1 to $12 extra fancy receiving 4c. each. Pink Delight, Rosette, Benora, and Beacon are the best sellers. Orchids are quite plentiful, Cattleyas going at 25c. to 35o. There is an abund- ance of Dendrobrium nobile and Ward- itity of Phalsenopsis ■ 100. Carnatio Schilleriana. Easter Lilies demand limited Callas are not as pic Lily of the Valley and the supply suffic in good supply but GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. 129 West 28th Street ,-. NEW YORK Write them yon read thl» ajrt. In the WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28fh Street ms* JS'd.??r^uare NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere all aroand if yog mention the Exchange Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City GWeeredlt where credit la dnfr Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 130 West 28th St. New York MadlBon Squar . Dutch bulbous stock is very plenti- and first grade flowers sell well, but r grades are hard to move. Tulips 100. Free Snapdragon is getting more plentiful and quality improving. Yellow Mar- guerites are good and in better supply, while Mignonette is " ' English primroses a and sell readily; Sw< and arriving in in prices vary from 35c. receiving 25c. to 50c. per 100; the quality must be extra good to receive the latter ^^ pric are being offered are selling well ntity. R. C. .itions have improved very m when compared with the week previ( Stock of all kinds is moving more f] ly, and a better feeling exists among the dealers. There was a lot of v poor stock on the market on Friday Saturday which cle very well at While 1 general buying, both in local trade nd shipping, the market is still slow. ncy, however daily toward onditions, and it is believed that before the week ends the market will assume its normal condition. Am. Beauty Roses in first class stock is probably the scarcest item on the market. There is a lot of medium and short stock that sells very cheaply and there is more of this short stock on the time during the Winter. Good Am. Beauty Roses are selling at from $5 to $6 per doz., while the other grades all vary in price according to length of stem and other points of quality. The supply of all other Roses is now good: there is enough stock on hand with all the dealers to meet their fullest re- quirements. Killarney, in pink and white, is in good condition, and some really fine stock is seen. Sunburst, Ward, Bulgarie and Richmond are all coming in freely. There are some Kil- larney Queen and Milady also. The stock is mostly in medium lengths, with a fair proportion of shorts. The prices on all is now much lower than it has been in some tinxe; some splendid stock was sold the past week for $8 per 100. From 53 per 100 for short, to $10 for specials, embraces about all the prices that have been paid. -Carnations are plentiful. Some houses have more than they can dispose of, and baxgain lots have been offered the past week to purchasers who could use them in quantity. The bulk of the supply is principally of medium grade stock; there " high grade stock it do ■■ • Fro pric quality. e past week, al- ' more there have disposed of. tandard prices though in lots of been many barga The market has been overloaded with Violets, the Eastern doubles and the home-grown singles being in the largest possible supply. The dealers who were overloaded with this stock offered many bargains the past week in an endeavor ~ " leading theaters pur- gav Wednesday, i a ouncn as a souvenir to all pply of Sweet Peas is also large: quality; these sell in preference to all other varieties that are now on the mar- ket. The Spencers are selling from $1 to $1.50 per 100. Bulb stock is not too plentiful. There is a fair supply of Tulips, but not many good ones, the stock being of medium quality only. Daffodils are in good sup- customers something out of the lines from Carnations and Ro helps to a great extent the Jonquils and Daffodils. The wii many of the retail florists are gardens of Hyacinths, Tulips e fodils chid apply is good; there . the demand and i price has fallen considerably in pro- rtion to the supply There have been me very cheap sales of orchids the 3ardenias are also plentiful, in fact ire is a full line of all seasonable stock is to the demand. S. A. F. 0. H. Department of Plant Registration Public notice is hereby given that no objection has been received or fi to the registration of Nephrolepis "N York" by George Giatris, 463 Summit West Hoboken, N. J., same becomes co plete.- , Presid pointed W, X."^!^ ; always brings Theodore Wirth l F. Gude, Wallace and F, R. Pierson as the ( havmg in charge tne i the arrangements for Rose garden in Washi ttee n'ta! JOHN'TOUNG, Secy. Fires Newport, E. I. — A fire was discovered in tlie greenhouse of Geo. L. Rives on his estate at Swanburst. The flames did but little damage. TELEPHONES— Madlaon Squ 167 I J. K. ALLEN, i06 "WEST 38th ST., NEW YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU 3 dae — Mention Eschange March T, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 645 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main CutFlower Exchange sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale V. S. DORVAL, ; purposes for Rent. BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT nOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. Open Al IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square D. Y. MeUis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCUTION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In CutLFIowera and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commlssloa Florists 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square Conslanments of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Tel.4591 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28tli Street. New Yorl( City Telephone, 2315 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORIST 5 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE MBtasl Reelproelty— a«w It la the niehsnice HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ ^I'iWo. VALLEY ^'-^o^Jn.ANo GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. ^Y-'LTrfSS 105 W. 28th St.. New York Charles Schen ck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholeuala Florlatm 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 104 West 28tli St., NEW YORK Telephone. 7416 Madison Square Consignments Solicited BADQLEY, RIEDEL & MEYER, Inc. WMOUESAUH fUOHISTS, ConslEnmerits Solicited ii«>ns,u«e{}«||} 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK Write aiem Ton read Mill sJTt. In Horace E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST '>7 WF.«;T 7St\y STREET Tel>nhnn>. ?m() and 1 NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, Mar. 11, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Wednesday iCilluney Queen.. White iaUamey.. My Maryland.... Lady HiUingdon BriJe 4 Maid. Special 1.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 ....to 2.00 3.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 8.00 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colon -Whit Pink Red. Yello. Sweet Peas, ordinary.per doi. bunch Sweet Peas, Spencers,per doz. bunch Tulips, per dox Violets, double '• single, Princess of Wales. . . . •• single. Gov. Herrick All the new and standard riwwlLO Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER f. SHERIDAN, »—■""• r-- P.J.SMITH -THE HOME OF THE LILY- Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone. {lt«l} Madison square Qut FlOWerS Ht WholeSalC George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK The best source of supply in the city. Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnab'or Personal Attention — Consignments Solicited — ^ Satisfaction Guaranteed GIto credit where credit Is dae— Mention Eichanffe Walter R. Siebrecht Co. 114 West 28tti Street, New York ■PHONE IMS MADISON SQUARE Facilities for tlie Handling of your Stock UNSURPASSED GWe credit wherecredlttBdne — MendonE^cbanfe B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York V I O ¥ F X Q CARNATIONS V i. yj ^ L, 1. a AND ROK» ng orders r GWecredit Is due — UentlonSxcbuge Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 41 West 28th St., NEW YORK wm help all aroond If yon mentloB the Inkaac* Louis M.Noe LouisA. Noe Mathew Sampson, Jr., Mniager. Tel. th IM. Is. American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W 26th St, NEW YORK aire credit wherecredlt la due— Mention Brchanie Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Shipping orders ghren peisoaal attcn. CLARENCE SLINN,! 1 03 W. 28th SI., N. Y. City, Phone 6973 Mad. S« Reciprocity — Saw it In tb. Sicbanffe c: New York City On Thursday o£ last week there was a very pretty window decoration at the beautiful new store of Thomas Galvin, Inc., Fifth ave. and 46th St. On a win- dow floor covering of dark blue velvet, and against a background of Oibotium ferns, were Lilacs and Pussy Willows in dainty ivory finished baskets, some filledl with Cattleyas and Lily of the Valley, others with blue Centaureas and Sweet Peas, and still others with blue Cen- taureas and yellow Daisies ; with these,, as a reminder of Spring's approach were- blue baskets of Cowslips. The effect was very pretty. There was noted recently at Young & Nugent's 42 W. 2Sth St., a very well ar- ranged and attractive window display. In the center of the window resting on the top of a high vase was a beautiful bridal bouquet made entirely of Lily of the Valley, showered with white baby ribbon ; jn the foreground, single Ehitch Hyacinths and Tulips in mossed pots; in the background, a comer of Crimson Baby Rambler Rose bushes in full bloom on one side, and pink Azaleas on the- 646 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C.C.POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. PITTSBlRfiH CUT f LOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, FA. (iivecreditwherecredltlsdue — MentloaExcliange Othl fitla [iflorum Lilii the cen- DeWi I'lintoD Howell is manager of :the flower department which has been reopened at A. D. Matthews & Sons, Inc., on Fulton St., Brooklyn. C. W. Walter has joined the force of salesmen at W. R. Siebrecht Co. Inc., 114 W. 28th St. Handsome blooms of the Cai'nation Rainbow, as well as some fine Double White Killarne.v, Richmond and Sun- burst Roses are noted this week at Hen- shaw & F«nrich's, 51 W. 28th st. .John J. Gunlher, of Gunther Bros., 110 W. 28th St., was one of the reception committee to meet the Giants and White Sox on their return from their world's tour on the S. S. Lusitania on Friday morning of last week. He also attended the banquet given in .their honor at the Biltmore by the National and American Xieagues of Professional Baseball Clubs Jast- Saturday night. At Guttman & Raynor's, 102 W. 2Sth St., were noted fine Carnations, Allium, Wallflower and orchids, the second of these not being observed elsewhere in the Some extra fine Sweet P-eas both of the Spencer varieties and the ordinary Winter flowering, were noted this w*ek at the W. B. Siebrecht Co., Inc., 114 W. 2Sth St. Some very flue Antirrhinums, as well as the usual line of choice Carnations iind Roses, were noted at W. F. Sheri- dan's, 133 W. 28th St., recently. Many greenhouses were m'oi'^ or less ■seriously damaged by the storms of last -week. Among these were two houses of Edw. H. Behre, of Madison, N. J., which were put out of commission ; several houses of the McFadden Exotic Nursery Co., of Short Hills, N. J., and also three houses of Halliday & Smith, of Jersey City, N. J. Tuesday March 17, will be St. Patrick's Day. The wholesale florists, plantsmen and seedsmen are already fea- turing Shamrock in thumb pots and pipes, and there will be no doubt plenty died on Friday of last week at the Sani- itarium at New Islip. Staten Island. Wm. Weber, son of Charles W«ber of Hempstead. L. I., had the little and third finger of his left hand shot off on Thurs- .^lay of last week hy a boy companion while they were examining a shot gun. Recent callers in town were P. Welch, of Welch Bros. Co., Boston, Mass.; and T. H. Serada of Kamegama & Serada, '.Stoneham, Mass. .Imong the visitors this week was Geo. Schlecht of the Northern Evergreen Co., Duhith, Minn., who was looking into the possibilities of a market for the products of this company which deals in Christ- miis trees and all kinds of forest products and by-products. Boston Wholesale and Retail Florists Business throughout the city is fairly good. It is true that prices have de- creased considerably but flowers are being cleaned up although the margin of profit is small. Among the retail stores funeral work has been heavy during the past month probably brought about by the long period of intense cold and severe weather. St. Patrick's Day is looked forward to as likely to give a little boost to business. Shamrocks in small pots and small pans .are , already being offered, but larger quantities will be seen by the end of the week. Some of the retail ' stores expect' ROS£S=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England HLFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers 9 by tha hundnd i *Mto 8.00 to ;.■■■ to 26.00 1.00 to 2.00 .... to .75 .... to .23 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 4.00 '. '. '. '. to lioo 3.66 to 6.00 .30 to 1.60 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 .35 to 30 ;i to 16.00 .to ) to 1.25 ) to 1.00 ) to 90.00 itoso.no 1.00 to 2.00 Ito 3.50 )to 3.50 Ito 2.00 Beauty, fancy — spl. KjJiarney . . Whhc Killai ; BuIg«ric(Mrs.Taft) Killamey Brilliant. Adlantum* ordinary " Farleyense. Andrrhlnums, per bunch Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches Callaa (perdox.. Camatlona. 1 nl. grades, all ool. rWhite Standard I Pink Varietiei 1 Red LVeUowandvar.. Hyacinths LUac (per bunch) LlUum Longlflorum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz., ordinary '* per doz., fancy. . Narcissi — Paperwhitc Violets, single.'.' •• double. 10.00 to 16.00 3.00 to 4.00 to ... 6.00 to 12.00 BOSTON MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. Give credit wliere credit Is Beauties, Hadley Bin. Bnssell, KUIamey Qneen, Sunbarata, Tatta, Oardlnala, Warda. Cbolce Oarnationa, Valley, Oattleyaa, Vlo- leta. Smijartnica. WthaMlhatcadt New England Florist Supply Co. No. 1 Gilt Letters, per 1000, $5.00 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: F«/,'„^i';; 3469 Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For) Hill, 3469 4789 W i ttem TOP read tills i POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS which we'ofFer for quick sale at $6.00 per 100, S55.00 per 1000 F. J. DOLANSKY - LYNN. MASS. Orchids and Gardenias a Specialty Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HiU 1083-25017-25552 Write them yon resd tills adrt. In tlie I HOITON&HIMLCO. Wholsaale FUMHSTS and FLORISTS' SUPPUES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Pbone— Main 874. P. O. Boi— 103 Write rfteuj y.iu reud iblw advt. tp tlie Excaapg*. THE McCALLUM CO. MANUFA CTVRERS and IMPORTERS of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Pittsburgh, Pa. -:• Cleveland, Ohio Will help all aroUDd if you mention the Exchange to liave window displays in lionor of tlie Tlie Boston Co-operative Market opened up on Monday morning at its new quarters, 260 Devonshire st. The loca- tion is an excellent one and money was not spared in fitting up the place with every modern device that will be helpful to the grower and salesman. The ar- rangement of the stalls is commendable. Immense large ice chests have been in- stalled in the basement and there is plenty of room for storage for boxes and other things when not in use. Due credit should be given to Robert Montgomery, the president of the market, and to Morris Comley. Both men have worked like Trojans to get the market into shape and to please the stallholders. AlU the wholesale houses and markets, with the exception of two, are now located in Winthrop square ; Wm. H. Elliot's sales- rooms are on Park st. and the Waban Rose quarters are on 3A Somerst et. The Budlong Rose Co. has moved from the Boston Flower Exchange, having cured a large space at the Boston Co- operative Market. The company has erected a large icechest and has on< the nicest arid best equipped places in the city to do its busin-ess in. I noted in Penn's window a handsome vase of Calla Elliottiana ; it was attract- ing much attention. There was also a remarkable display of huge, bright col- ored Amaryllis flowers. John McFarland of North Easton has three houses of Lilies which look most promising for Easter; he has 7.500 plants in all. He also specializes in forcing Lilacs and has a nice batch of plants coming along. A visit to Zinn's store on Park st. always of interest. The window display is often unique and the arrangement teresting. Funeral orders of late have been many. The Waban Rose Conservatories is Rose. The color of the flowers is excep- tionally good and the quality seldom if ever better. Richmond Roses here noteworthy for length of stem and large handsome flowers. The new Rose Mrs. Storey is being cut in small quantities and is much liked by the best retail The windows of Henry R. Comley on Park St. look as if Spring was at' hand. Here one can see Scilla Siberica Mus- caria botryoides and the white variety, Snowdrops, Wallflowers, Mignonette, Cinerarias and yellow Marguerites. A large vase of Imantophyllum grandiflor- um was conspicuous and so were well- flowered plants of Rhododendron. Mr. Comley says he can't complain yet of poor business during the Lenten season. The work of repairing the greenhouses of Wm. H. Elliott at Madbury, N. H., is progressing and in a short time the break will be unnoticeable. The Killarney Queen Roses which are being sent from Madbury to Mr. Elliott's salesrooms on Park St. are as nice flowers as we have seen of this variety. George Elliott, W. H. Elliott's oldest eon. has left Mad- bury and gone to New York. Wm. H. Elliott's mother is very sick at New Lon- don. Conn, and the greater part of his time during the past week has been spent there. The Boston Rose Co. located at 64 Pemberton sq. has secured a large space in the very best part of the Boston Flower Exchange and will begin business there on Wednesday March 11. Part of the space secured is utilized as an of- fice and is fitted up with every modern office cgnvepience — safes, telephones, roll toTi ae'!jKs,'"et(!-; "ThJ cointJany handles the larch U, IflU. The Florists' Exchange 647 mmmmmmwe^^^^^^mmmm-^mmi Orchid Peas WINTER FLOWERING SPENCER f The flowers are large, three to five blooms to a stem, and in colors KjA we can furnish mostly pink, several shades; also white and lavender. Con- j-n sidering the size and quality they are not more expensive than the ordinary W, Peas. ■ M Green Dye For St. Patrick's Day 50 cents per package GARDENIAS S1.50 to $3.00 per dozen, /ers of a quality as good as they DAISIES SNAPDRAGON Sl.OO to S1.50 per dozen. : makes a splendid showing and cai I for many purposes. VALLEY EASTER LILIES ! CALLAS S1.50 per dozen. SIO.OO per 100. I S1.50 per dozen, $10.00 pe A better supply of both. Nolrouble to fill your orders. The Leo Niessen Co, ^N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sfs.,Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers NAMES AND VARIETIES 2.00 to 3.00 5.00 to 7.00 4.00tol2.00l 4.00 to 12.00 l.OOto 1.50 Rosea — A. Beauty, fancy — tpL Eitra No.l No.2 No.3 Bride and Brideamaid KiUarnev White KiHarney Killarney Queen. Lady Hillmgdoo. Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland. .. Prince de Bulearic(Mi3.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant. Adtancum, ordinary •* Farleyense. AntliThlnums» per bunch... . Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches " Sorengeri, bunches CaUaa (per doi.) CarnatluDS, Inf. aradn, all col, {White Pink Red Yellow and var.. •Fancy fWhite (•The hlgh-J Pink eBtgradea otS Red . .tanM vara.) LveOow and var.. DaSodils Perns, Hardv Forget-me-nots Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths LUac (per bunch) Llllum Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz., ordinary '• per doz., fancy. . Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas. per doz.. . Cypripedruins Panales (per bunch) Smllax (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas Tulips, single Violets, sinSe '.'. '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. '. '. '. '. I 50.00 35.00 to 50.00 i35.00'25.aOto30.00 . 20.00 18.00 to 20.00 1 12.60 10.00 to 12.50 3.00 to 10 00 4.00 t ).00! 4.00 to 12.00 !.no 6.00 to 12.00 ).00 4.00 to 12.00 25.00 to 50.001 3.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 2 00 to 4.00 1.25 to r 50 4 111 to to to 4.00 to 6.00 NEW ROSES Killarney Brilliant; ance (orders have never been equaled by other Rose in the history of the (lower busi- . ForMarchdelivery: Own Root, 830.00 100. 82.50.00 per 1000. Grafted, $35.00 100, $300.00 per 1000. Grafting Eyes, i.OO per 1000. For March delivery: Own Root, $30.00 per 100, S250.00 per 1000. Grafted, $30.00 per flnhalia P°r April and May delivery: Own U|jnCHd Root, $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. Graf ced, S35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. Leading Commercial Roses-Grafted and Own Root Plants -Own Root— —Grafted— 100 1000 100 1000 $12.00 $100.00 $17.50 $150.0t 12.00 100.00 17.50 7.50 60.00 15.00 100 1000 100 1000 Sunburst $12.00 $100.00 White Killarney.. 7.60 60.00 $15.00 $120.00 Pink Killarney... . 7.50 60.00 15.00 120.00 Maryland 7.50 65.00 15.00 120.00 Richmond 7.50 60.00 15.00 120.00 Kalzerin 7.50 60.00 15.00 120.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 7.50 60.00 15.00 120.00 "" " ' 7.50 60.00 15.00 120.00 Jonkheei 3.00 15.00 120.00 lie Jot a complete lisi oj Blooming Plants for Easier. S. S. Pennock-IVIeehan Co. THE WHOIESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA REMOVAL NOTICE OUR NEW ADDRESS IS 1:2:25 RACB STREBT 11?^'^ Philadelphia, Pa. The Largest Handler of LILAC in this Country ; Quality the Best in Philadelphia ; one Price to All. Quality and Quantity Count. JOHN W. MdNTYRE, msRansteadst. PHILADELPHIA flowers of the Montgomery Co., Hadley, Mass., and is receiving a very liberal cut of Hadley Rose. The windows of Thos. F. Galvin's Tre- mont St. store have been especially at- tractive during the last few days. The display was made up of large, handsome well-grown plants of Adiantum Farley- ense ; rising gracefully up out of this bed of green were long sprays of Phalffinopsis Sehilleriana, while interspersed through- out the whole were fine flower stems of Dendrobium Wardianum. I was told that Al. Bock was responsible for this pleasing and unique arrangement. Henry M. Robinson & Co. has the larg- est floor space, without doubt, of any wholesale house in New England, yet with all this space at times it is hard to inove around.' they are so rushed with business. Immense quantities of all kinds of goods are now being received from Germany for Easter and Memorial Day. The compan.v's shipping business is good and large shipments of flowei-s are being sent out daily. The W. W. Edgar Co. of Waverley has 14,0(KI Lilium giganteums for Easter and they look remarkably well and will just come in right. Several houses of Ram- bler Roses are coming along nicely ; .\zaleas are to be a strong feature. The lecturer at the next meeting of the G. and F. Club. March 14. will be R.C. Pierce of the U. S.'Dept. of Agri- culture, Washington. His subject will be the Chestnut tree blight. Alfred E. Walsh, at the Boston Flower Exc. is receiving from The Halifax Gar- den Co. a liberal cut of well grown Car- nations which include Mrs. C. W. Ward, Benora, Enchantress, Pink Delight and Rosette. The company is also sending Roses of good quality of the kinds Sun- burst, Taft, Ward and Richmond. The Carnations which Sam (Joddard is sending to the Boston Flower Exc. are hard to beat for quality. Especially noteworthy during the past week were Helen Goddard, Beacon. Pink Delight and Rosette. He also has very good suc- cess with Buxton's Pink Snapdragon and is cutting a fair supply of this popular flower. W. S. Grassie of Waverley has a nice batch of Lilies coming along for Easter, and is still picking a good supply of Violets. W. C. Rust of Brookline has great success forcing Darwin Tulips. They will stand much more heat than the or- and can have them in flower three weeks from the time he begins to force them. The Spring flower show promises at this time to be exceedihgly interesting. The exhibition will open on Thursday, March 32. at noon, continuing through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.. and on Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m. The First Corps of Cadets, Orchestra will fur- nigh ■ music every evening from 7.30 to a.P,0 p.m. 648 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS Please mention the Exchange when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. ICntnal Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Bxcbanee POEHLMANN BROS. CO. CUT FLOWERS All Tdtipcpb and Telepboiie Ordei^ (Stcd Prompt AttcntioD 72-74 East Rndotph SfrMt ''The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue M««»e mention the Eichanre when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO.BAK-INB ao BaAt Randolph Street CHICAQO Write them you read thlj .dTt. In the Bich«nge H. E. Downer of Portland, Conn., has been appointed curator of the Botanic Garden, Smith College, Northampton, Mass. Mr. Downer had been working in a commercial establishment since he came to this country but formerly was at Kew, England. N. F. McCarthy is spending a few weeks in Bermuda for the good of his health. The regular monthly meeting of the Boston Horticultural Club was held at the Parker House, March 4. The prin- cipal discussion of the evening was on matters pertaining to the convention of the S. A. F. next August. The guests were Hon. Wilfred Wheeler, Secretary of Agriculture of Mass. and Mr. Rogers, of the Gipsy Moth Commission. Kameijama and Serada, the Japanese Florists of Stoneham, have 7000 Lily plants which look in fine condition for Easter sales. Montrose Greenhouses are sending to E. A. Stickel a good supply of Dark Pink Killarney which sell well. A. M. Devonport of Watertown has some handsome specimen plants of Bou- gainvillea which he is disposing of to the best retail stores. Tausendschon Roses are also being disposed of. He has 25,000 Shamrocks for sale this week. They are especially well grown. At Edgar Bros., Waverley, they have three houses of Sweet Peas, two of which are just beginning to bloom. One house is devoted to Easter Lilies and the plants look well. Welch Bros. Co. reports city trade as quiet but shipping business is quite heavy. Daily shipments of flowers are made to Montreal and Albany, N. X., and other cities in New England. R. C. I Philadelphia 1 j Wholesale and RetaU Florists | 4,,-^ .^.^.-«.^, — .^.^ .-^j. Berger Bros, are moving to 1225 Race St.. where ithey have acquired a fine sto-e find basement suitable for ,the sale of cut flowers ait wholesale. The big house at North Wales suffered further damages- during the storm on March 1 by tihe collapse of the north Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO, ILLc Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, Mar. 9, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Sjpeciall.. Milady, spedml Me %a^^Nr Sampks furmshei ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM ALLAN PEIRCE, ^ISIi^^ DREER'S"R|VERTON SPECIAL" Plan* Tub $1.45 S16.00 $130.00 1.30 14.00 115.00 1.00 11.25 92.00 .05 7.00 56.00 .45 5.00 40.00 .38 4.00 32.00 HENRY A. DREER,s«»f;J^„%\,E|' c welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ;s' illness. He states that his good, and that he has at the present time a fine lot of Primula ob- conica. George Schlecht, of the Northern Ever- green Co., Duluth, Minn., has been in the city the past few days. He is selling the products and the by-products of the Northern woods. S. W. Pike, the well known florist of St. Charles, 111., is an applicant for the office of postmastership of his city. He is reported to have the best political backing. Arrest on Charge of EmbezzlemeiLt The arrest of Chas. JM. Dickinson, last year, caused a good deal of tion when the matter appeared in the local papers on the morning of Wednes- day, March 4. Mr. Dickinson was ar- rested on a warrant sworn out by C. E. Pruner, who was a stockholder in the recent Hunt corporation, charging him with the embezzlement of $2,500 while acting as manager of the defunct con- cern. The arrest took place at Stony Butte. Mont., on March 3. Extradition papers were issued at Springfield on Fri- day, and it is expected that Mr. Dickin- son will be brought back to Chicago to defend himself of the charges against Weiland & Eisch are now cutting some fine Stocks and Snapdragons. Their Stocks are the finest coming to the mar- ket, especially a double pale pink with stalks 30in., long, and well flowered the greater part of their length. The Rose and Carnation supply is now very fine, and with the prospects of the good weather now in sight there will be a good supply until after Easter. Weitor Bros, have been getting a lot of fine Sunburst Roses from their green- houses the past week. Their stock is all good and there is no troubU felt in dis- posing of them. The propagation of Car- nations is still being carried on and there will be a fine lot ready for the. field as soon as the weather permits. This com- pany has received a large shipment of Rose Killarney Brilliant which will be grown in connectioik with their other stock the coming season. Several of the large department stores will offer Shamrocks to the trade on St. Patrick's Day. One store will use the entire output of one grower. Other grow- ers have contracts with the stores for plants ranging in numbers froni 50,000 upwards. The inquiries for white Car- nations for that day would indicate that there will be a great many used. The sale of green dye is reported to be strong display the windows on many of the retail stores. Geo. E. Whitney, for some time mana- ger of the Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. at Desplaines, has severed his connec- L. R. Bohannon has secured a better location for his store and expects to get moved by Maici 20. The new location is 57 E. Monroe St., a splendid store across from where he has been in busi- ness for many years, and closer to Wa- bash ave. He is still in the same neigh- borhood, and will control the same trade with improved facilities for handling it. The old number was 70 E. Monroe. W. D. Desmond, R. A. Latham, and Oscar Carlson, all of Minneapolis, reached the city on Monday on a business trip. They state that business is good in their home city, and that the florisits of the Twin Cities are working together for great things in the future. The Poehlmamn Bros, report a splen- did sale of the Spanisli Irises that they commenced cutting the first of this month. The local d'emand for these is good, as the retailers are always on the look out for all the new stock that comes in. The E. C. Amling Co. is handling a fine lot of Sweet Peas and is making a .specialty of the Winter-blooming Spen- cer types. Henry Wehrmantn of May- wood," and G. Swenson of Elmh^rst, have given a large space of their houses to this stock this season, and their success with these is all that could be desired: The Peters & Reed Pottery Co MANUFACTURERS OF The Very Best Red Pots in America and Beautiful "MOSS AZTEC" POTTERY A rich bronze undertone, overlaid with verde antique, dull finish and up to the minute in cfetail. Order our No. 5-A Assortment, con- sisting of 46 pieces, wliich will quick- ly retail at $22.00. Introductory Price Only $10.00 Chicago Office and Sample Room 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 25 WEST BROADWAY Qen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. ; credit la due — Mepttog Excbap SPFCIAI NOTICF whilldin standard pots are porous. ''r CVl/M^ l-<(V^iIVC; porous pots promote HEALTHY growth wB promise to, and do, ship all orders the same ODHBD DAY order is received, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. WKL»CK WHILLDIN STANDARDaPOTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. STANDARD FLOWER POTS 1000 ready pa Pota and Bui 2000 IK-inch. 1600 2-inch. . . 1608 2>i -inch.. 1600 2K-inch. . .(6.00 ked crates of Standard Flowei ' Pans. Can be shipped at an . Price per crate as follows ; 456 4J^-i 210 6H-mch »3.78 144 6-inch 3.18 120 7-inch 4.20 6.00 I 320 5^inch'. .'.'..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. i'.&i I 60 8-inch 3.00 Our Specialty, Lont DIatance and Export Trade. HIUFfllSQER BROS., Pottery, FfQRT EDWARD, IS. Y. AUGUST ROLKER ft SONS, M Barclay Street. New York City. Agents Attention, Please! WH4T DO YOU DO WITH YOUR USED FLOWER POT&! Throw them away? Use them unwashed? Wash them by hand? The first is wasteful. The second is bad for the plants — and your customers. The third is expensive and — well you know I WHY NOT GET A CHAMPION Run by electric or water motor; acknowledged by florists now using it as filling a long-felt want ? A postal will bring you full infor- mation. The fowler-Hotchkiss Co. 1041 Woodward Ave., Portland, Oregon Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. nk of us. Write us. Try us. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 215-225 PearlSt..NORRISTOWN.PA. We Give You Quality and first-cjass finish at no greater cost STANDARD ~ flower Pots The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK. PA. Give credit where credit is due — Mention BicliaDj 6S0 The Florists' Exchange PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE ROSE AND PUNT GROWERS i the time to get Cattle 1 ihing else. Splendid quality being packed right now. O THE PULVERIZED HANIRE CO., i PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE CARNATION GROWERS Can't afford to make beds or '. Brand is pure, full strength, weed s Ask your Supply Ho 54 union Sloch Yards, CHICAGO NIKOTEEN 30% Stt-eriKth '* APHIS PUNK The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plant^ and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined» it is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. CO., Sf. Louis, Mo. Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by men who have made a life study of FLOfFERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is rnore important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilizaliorris our Specially. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizers, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual requirements? i of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant ins and five-pound bags — a ! operating their own stores. }ice on all matters relating to Gre Write us for further particular Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre BUg., New York City \ doe — Mention Eschange WVt\T)f?OWlllU ^aTSELLIT. b'Sccb'PowderTHffTs'T^aranreeO^ and will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, Mail Qsds'' Vjmss^ ig JUg- THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUNl^ERNON. N. Y. Flower Show Number NEXT WEEK Spring Trade Number WEEK AFTER BIG BLOOMS SPECIAL PHOSPHORUS wkh plan ting soil. After roots are made, top aress, uiiic and often. S2.00 per 100 lbs. Hudson Carbon Co , Ballston Spa, N. Y. The Recognized Standard Insecticide W.N. a Review" (March afficient scale win usually disfiRure the 5th, 1914): "iSc?n'greenh to get rid of, as doses which are sufficiently strong to kill the scale will usually disfiKure tf ' " [ APHINE remedy for scale, and if you will apply it according to directions you will kill and loosen the scales, al- though they will not fall off. as will some other It will only require the hose to wash off dead A remedy that is efhcient in destroying scale will destroy Green. Black. White Fly, Red Spider, Thrips and Mealy Bug. S3.00 per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all Hard. Scale and Red Spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. S1.50 per gallon, 10 gallons $10.00, 50 gallons $37.50. NIKOTIANA— a 12 per cent. Nicotine for fumigating over small lamps or by painting on steam pipes. $1.50 per quart, $4.50 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. APHINE MANUfACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, rv. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co, Ltd. Montreal, Que. Toronto, Ont. British Distributors: BRITISH & AIHERICAN FERTILIZING CO., ■Ip nil nround if you mention the Exchange "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE | CLAY'S CLAY'S TERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL York —Arthur T. Brothers, William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co.. The MacNiff Horti- cutural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago —Vaughan's Seed Store, Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R & J. Farquhar & Co., Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co.. Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer. Henry F. Michell Co.. Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckett. Manufactured by C L A Y © S O N Stratford, London. England Readers will confer stock of our advertiser: Ove Gnatt, at Hammond, Ind., has in- corporated his factory for the preserva- tion of natural flowers, plants and deco- rative material for tlie florists' trade. Articles of Incorporation were filed at Indiamapolis, Ind., on March 2. The di- rectors are given as Ove Gnatt, Gerda Guatt, and W. F. WJlson. The capital stock is stated as .$10,000. Indianapolis The Market A g-lorious supply of flowei-s makes tihe filling of orders an easy mat- ter. There is everything that could be wished for, from excellent Lilacs to bulb- ous stock at reasonable prices. Quota- tions from the larger flower markets in- dioa.te that flowers have taken a decided drop. This is particularly true of Koses, which are now wholesaling from $G to SS ijer hundred, medium grades at ,$3 to $(> per 100, and shorts at $2 to $3 per 100. American Beauty is not in very good condition at $5 to $35 per 100. The general retail price of Roses ranges from .$1 to $3 per doz. for all except Am. Beauty which sell at $2 to $9 per Carnations 'have improved wonderfully at .$2 to $3.50 per 100. Many splits are being offered at $1.50 to $2 per 100. A vast majority of Carnations are being retailed at 60c. to 75c. per doz. Easter Violets have decreased in price to 60c. per 100. Local singles bring from 35c. to 75c. per 100. Orchid type Sweet Peas are in full sway, with fine colors, long stems, and beautiful flowers, all of which help to make the dealing in them profltable and satisfactory. Orchid-type Sweet Peas are particularly flne for water baskets. These baskets have the same tints in I hem as the Sweet Peas and the com- bination is really a satisfactory one for Boxes of Spring flowers are still being offered at $1.50 to $5 each. The supply of pot plants is admirable : Primula ob- conica, at 50c. to $1 ; Cinerarias at 50c. to $1 ; Rhododendrons at $1.50 to $5 : Lilacs at $2 to $6: pans of bulbous stock at 50c. to $2; and Azaleas at $1 to $4 each. For some reason the call for tiese has not been as strong as it should have been. This is, in a way, attributed to the weather, and a brisker demand is looked for with warmer days. Notes J. C. Gardner, with P. J. Olinger. New Castle, Ind., is in town looking af- ter business. The Sta.te Florists' delegaition to Dan- ville, Ind., was a large one. A meeting of the flower show com- mittee for 1:he Indianapolis Chrysanthe- mum exhibition was called by Manager Baur at Danville, 111. W. W. Barnard of Chicago is looking after bulb interest in Indianapolis. The flower shop windows present a beautiful appearance these days with their great wealth of bulbous stock and forced shrubs. Lilacs, Rhododendrons and Genistas form beautiful backgrounds. The miniature posters of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, sent out by the McNetf Swenson Co., are much admired, and if their suggestion is carried out every person in Indianapolis will become ncqiiainted with them in short order. It is the inrtention to place a million or more of these small cards with the mem- bers of the Florists Telegraph Delivery over the country. I. B. Through an error, last week's report should have read that Lester Benson and Alfred Brandt were extremely busy with funeral work, and not as printed. Greenhouse Biulding Ilenrv Eichholz, Florist, Waynesboro, Pa., writes : "I am just rebuilding and have contracted for two houses 27ft. x 125ft. with .lohn C. Moninger Co., Chi- cago, which will be erected this season." Oswego. N. T. — The new addition to the greenhouse of Penfold & Leavens of Syracuse ave. has been completed. Rutland, Vt. — Sidney A. Baker con- templates the erection of an addition to his greenhouse shortly. The addition will be a 110ft. extension to a present house 102ft. long. J The Florists' Exchange 65 §fAi Send PURE SHEEP MANURb, ground from the dung balls on the ileece, there is some short wool m it, S $16.00 per ton F. O postal for sample EAF-MOLD, two-bushel batis. 76 cents. J. W. HOWi^RD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter Hill), MASS. Q'^JULcl .321. Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants tons our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects- ^ Non-poisonous and harmless to user and Elant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists ave used it with wonderful results- Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. EfiFective where others fail. Dilute ivitb water 30 to 50 parts. $9.00; 10 GaUon uirectionB on package. For _ and Florista' Snpply Houses. Bale by SeedBi Supply HouBe, write ub LiEIVIOlV OIL OOMPAINY.DeptJ, 420 W. Lexington St.. Baltimore, Md. ►LANTLIFE INTI IPF ^^ several advantages over liquid *""-"^^ insecticides on the market, eon- in^ refined tobacco dust it can be used to with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, :he same time destroying worms and insects te ground before they have a chance to reach illTI IFF has been found very effective in in I Lire ridding greenhouses of insects by ing on plants. When dry, use for dusting Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Bag of 100 lbs. $3.50 Let us quote you prices in quantity. mNTllfECOMPANY,?fi^%'o'at?Jfy'. 1 help all around if yop mention the Kxehange Whenever your plants and flowers are troubled by Insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. ; credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange RHODODENDRONS One Vital Care Point h:i HODODENDRONS, in their natural environ- ment, are found grow- ing in the rich moist soil produced by centuries of falling leaves — a soil that is more than half humus. The roots of Rhododendrons being shallow, they will only just such a rich moisture-holding These roots don't inchne to "go down into the ground for water." If you would have your Rhododendrons hold their Beautiful dark green, waxy foliage, and give you freely of their won- drous blooms, you must fur- nish them soil made rich with humus. You must also mulch them heavily with rotted teaves, manure or humus. thrive in top soil. $12.00 a 1 Alphano Humus, when mixed with soil,- produces an ideal root home for Rhododen- drons. It furnishes a perfect, balanced ration, and holds just the amount of moisture to make the roots happy. As a mulch it sur- passes manure or leaves, because it lasts longer, is not unsightly, has no odor, and being in powdered ;form, can be easily dis- tributed over the soil. Down at Sag Harbor, on Mrs. Russell Sage's place, there are beautiful Rhododendrons growing on Alphano Humus treated soil, that previously would scarcely grow wire-grass. For your lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees, Alphano Humus is highly desirable. Being so reasonable in gprice, you can use it freely. '^ar'^S^ *^ f-^- HjSend for the Humus Book- let.5, It tells about Humus in general, and Alphano Humus in particular. AlpKatTO nutTLU^ Co. 19 Battery Place New York City Scotch Soot benches before ough to blacken the surface of the soil the benches, and let it go at that. Better little oftener than too much all at once. We ofler the genuine in original Stumpp @ Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St.. NEW YORK FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.i°,jri TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. tZ^ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,l:iZ TOBACCO STEMS,50c.5rib!';X Special Prices In Tons and Carload Lota. J.J. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. • D«crip<,r. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Folder and ° ,. ,j .. Pries upon *"'* '"' A,p,icaL. NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 2?3 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. FERTILIZERS NIKOTEEN Reciprocity — Saw 1 Nitrate Soda, S4.00; Sulpliate Potash, S4.00; per 100 lbs. iSmallest lot sold, 200 lbs. LARGE LOTS CHEAPER. Cash with order. Hudson Carbon Co., Baiiston Spa, N. Y. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange and extensively used by Florists, Nurserymen and Gardeners. 1 Pint, $1.50; 5 Pints, $7.00; 10 Pints, $13.00. GEO. H.A^GERMUaiER, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE FLORIST Reciprocity — Saw it ii 652 The Florists' Exchange •SI Don't Have a Fire In YOUR Boiler Room It means a big loss to have the heating plant put out of business at this time of year. FIREPROOF BOILER ROOMS can be erected easily by any handy man at com- paratively small expense if you use King Iron Frame Construction covered with Asbestos Protected ^Metal or Sheet Iron. The main framing members, posts, rafters and purlins are of steel tubing and assembled by means of joint fittings of malleable castings. Any man can put it up as it comes fitted ready to go together. The buildings are standard and parts are carried in stock, so we can guarantee prompt de- liveries. The saving in fire insurance alone soon pays for the building. lis King Construciion Co. Kl 26 King's Road, NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. MAKERS OF KING IRON FRAME GREENHOUSE Jk GREENiToiisE GLASS ga°v°e2rpri?l^°" SHARP, PARTRIDGE &:CO.. Chicago, 111. Th.e Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. ISfufa^ DILLER. CASKEY (SI KEEN.E^mNt S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA. PA. JENNINGS BROS IF YOU WANT THE BEST Free from rot ProducinS appUance GET A Pearce-built Greenhouse GEORGE PEARCE Telephone 662M 203 Tremont Ave.. ORANGE. N. J. Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethreaded. thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths and up, guaranteed free from splits or holes. It will pay to correspond with us, ALBERT © DAVIDSON New York. le Exchange KINNER gives you a gentle rainfall when you intlt- — inanyquantity. Absolute safeguard against drought. Cuts .vaier bills, reduces labor, doubles profit. Write for 6 free booklets on indoor nd outdoor irrigation. YSTEM OF IRRIGATION Will help all gronnd if you mention the Exchange — PIPE — Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads ' " " " ' * lengths and up. Also pipe cut 14-foat sketch. We tire satisfaction or return money. S. Jacobs & Sons tST/MATC 15tOUC5T 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn^ N.Y, Give credit where credl' For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimat" '-------'— 3 freely given GLASS G.E.Travis Co. HENRY, ILL.. ; Escbapge Established 1902 PFAfF & KENDALL, Ferry & foundry Sis., Newarh, N. I. St. L^uis, Mo. The Market Business for the past week has shown a slight improvement. Am. Beauty Koses have been some- what scarcer this week than last, but the supply was ample for the demand, and prices remain about the same, namely from 6c. or 8c. each. Carnations are plentiful but the de- Peas rule from $1.50 to $6 per 1000, but the Spencers are more costly. ^'lolets are plentiful, and go well at 40c. per 100. Callas and Narcissi are plentitul and sell fairly well at 10c. to 12y,c Valley has a good call at 3c. to 4c each ; Freesia at IVoc. to 3c. Yellow Daisies sell well at 2c. Greens arc Loss by Fire The St. Louis Retail Florists' Ass'n will hold its March meeting at the Washington Hotel next Monday evening. The St. Louis Seed Co., on Fourth and Washington aves., was a very heavy loser in tie disastrous Missouri Athletic Olub fire last Sunday night. Its loss was principally in water soaked stock, and will hamper its trade a ^reat deal. Joseph Witek is staging some of the prettiest window in the West End, and no doubt will build up a very nice trade in this g-ood neighborhood. The St. Louis Florists' Club's meeting on Thursday afternoon will be of great importance to every one attending. Mr. Jannecke will deliver his belated talk on "Beautifying City Gardens" which promises to be an interesting one, and a final vote on the flower show will be The Ladies' Home Circle will meet at the home of Theo. Miller, 5886 Delmar blvd., on Wednesday afternoon. C. C. Sanders has just purchased a new six-cylinder Studebaker auto for pleasure purposes. The Windier Co. is in first with a fine bunch of yellow Daisies, which sell at sight. C. A. Kuehn has been receiving daily from his East Side growers a fine cut of Roses and Valley. O. K. S. Syracuse Red Pob Prompt Service Reliable Goo( Special Discounts on large order SYRACUSE POTTtRY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Kansas City, Mo. Notes Business is very fair, the creased number of social functions effect. ,Flowers_ 3 liberally around ?s than at any time blooms and plants dining tables are : Funeral work has 1 cising little or i perhaps used mor sas City residenc the past, and cut living rooms and muiih in demand. up well, though few celebrities 1 passed away recently. Supply is i quate for all purposes. Most of the local florists are now turing grass seed, their advertisemt calling attention to the fact that time for the use of seed is practicallj hand. Seed is being displayed in windows, as a further means ( phasizing this fact, though many do not do this. Among some rare blooms displayed Samuel Murray, recently, is an Aca which has attracted more attention. A placard has called at tion to the fact that Acacia of Australia, though creditable grov of the plant is done in this country. F. B. Fromhold of the William Rock Flower Co., recently invested handsome stucco residence at 4147 CL nut ave. and will occupy Fromhold is vice-president of the Kai City Florists' Club. Mrs. Alice Gillespie, daughter of L Merrick, for many years a nursery Topeka, Kans., died at her home : city recently, aged 50 years. Fruit trees in the vicinity of Lar: Kans., are infected badly with the Jose scale and other diseases, acco: to Assistant State Entomologist Clau who has ordered most of the cut down or burned. The ICansas City Park Board has pressed its disapproval of a propi plan by which school children woulc allowed to raise flowers in Penn Vsl and other parks. The board stated | while the idea advanced in some q( ters in favor of the floricultural v' has a good deal of merit, it is directly ! posed to the park charter, and there i cannot be allowed without amendmei r M. E. 11 The Florists' Exchange 653 An Incorrect Statement N a recent issue of one of the trade papers, it was mistakenly stated that the N. F. McCarthy house at Montrose, Mass., was erected by one of our competitors. You will be glad to learn that Mr. McCarthy gave us the order last Fall for this Iron Frame house 250 feet x 60 feet. Without any heat in the house it satisfactorily stood the snow and wind pressure of the storm that proved so destructive to so many greenhouses. In a near future issue, we will tell you all about this house. Hitckings^fitttpaix^ John Hancock Bldg., 49 Federal St. ^iiiilSrSX PHILADELPHIA 40 South 15th Street !LJ5 To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO., iHciiiMnd.M. PROFITS in greenhouses, like in most all cases, depend to a great extent on how long the house lasts. Why not invest in a house with long lasting material ? Try the GARLAND CAST IRON GUTTER It will not rust out, and is guaranteed to give satisfaction in every way. Give us a chance to figure with you on your next greenhouse. We furnish everything. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. rkes Construction Co. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF ientiouses and Conservatories VORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. HAMILTON. ONT. Second-tland Pipe We a ifon Write for Bulletins. We carry all rizes of Pipe Iron threaded and coupled ready for connection or cut to lengths, suitable for heating purposes. Columns and Fences. Beams cut to lengths. Relaying rails. Tanks of all sizes for pressure and storage. I on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. More Cold Weather Ahead March and April bring sudden changes in temperature, and in the many weeks before Spring there will be enough cold weather to make caution an investment. A sUent, sure check on the temperature in your greenhouse is a Watchman's Clock. Costs but $10. Write today 9 CHURCH STREET, NEW YORK Watchman's Clock and Supply Co., GREENHOUSE GLASS for repair or new worfc of the old reliable house of C S. WEBER Sb CO. GLASS One Box to a Carload L. Solomon"© son 199-201 Wooster St., New York City Greenhouses Materials JT^f^', IRON or WOOD SASH BARS Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- chSn.^ make"the^ ?M PROVED CHALLENGE the most per- fect apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue anp prices before placing your orders QUAK^' CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND. INDiaNfl eciedltis.liio— J Frank Van Assche,'"]! JERSEY CITV, iSfMlSttt'f Sii Reasons Why Vou Should Use CLAY TILE BENCHES Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It is fireproof. Nothing -^ -- Can'.be taken down £ THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. 634 The Florists' Exchange /~f _IF you only knew what a good eave #1 T the METROPOLITAN PATENTED is gJLi you would use no other. It is Qg^g made of cast iron and wiU not ^^ ' rust . That part of your green- house which in other constructions is the weakest, becomes the strongest. Not this alone, it is ice-clearing, and carries aU the water of con- densation from the inside, and it is so constructed that almost the entire end of the bar is ex- posed to the air, thereby pre- venting decay. Only one screw about 2 inches from the end is all that is nec- essary to secure the bars.. For side stationary glass, wood headers are ab- solutely unnecessary, thereby causing no shade. Zinc glass stops are not neces- sary, the eave is made with a lug to prevent the glass from slip- ping. Let your next house be built with a Metropolitan Patented Iron Wall Construction You will never regret it. Our price and service are right. Metropolitan Material Co. Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers HOTBED SASH, GLASS, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. HOT BED AT PRICES The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Ave. CHICAGO SflSH GiiffliiHnisdlUniiui^ Hoi-BoiStsii t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, III. GLASS In all sizes and qualities, for all purposes; in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock always on hand. Royal Glassworks '"}i^\Z^^^'- G ive credit where credit is due — Mention Excli itnge THE EXGHAN8E—Besl Advertising I Dayton, 0. Business during the last week slack- ened up somewhat, but owing to the fact that is has been good since the first of the year until now, there is not much complaint heard. Edward Miller, formerly with the Dow Floral Co., of Mansfield, O., is with War- ren G. Mathews. Eosconi & Son, Cincinnati, visited friends among the trade this week. r. Ueisin!;, representing Bauman Co. Ml ciii,,,^,,. r,illi,l on Dayton florists this !i I M. expects to be excep- i , . urxt Monday, decorating uii.i iMliii.s, aa tiiat is the great Spring opuniug day in Dayton. let it freeze! You Can Sleep' If You Have The FLORISTS' STANDARD THERMOSTAT Can be set and padlocked. A variation in temperature will ring an alaim hell in your 'THIS is the ideal Thermostat for -*- Florists. The case is hermeti- cally sealed, and may be sprayed with the hose without harming t!ie raechatusm. Developed especially to meet greenhouse conditions. Can- not be tampered with^ remains ab- solutely accurate, gives positive A Fool-Proof Thermostat Makes A Frost - Proof Greenhouse protective tbermostt STANDARD THERMOMETER CO., ^^-^^-^'-^ ?*-- BOSTON, MASS. Jlr.s. S. D. Jolmson, E. 5th 6t., re- ports that the plant trade has been un- usually heavy this week. W. Horlacher has had a busy week with funeral work and decorations. Mr. Horlacher also expects to have more than he can do for the Spring opening decora- Ander spent Milwaukee, Wis. The Market The flower supply is equal to all demands, and there is little chance of any scarcity from now on. If there is anything that is not in abundant supply it is iirst class Am. Beauty Roses. There have been as many Am. Beauty as have been called for lately, but the quality is not all that could be desired, especially the stems, which were too weak to hold the flo\\ei IRose stock is all very much ( heaper running from 4c. to lOe. per hundred and very fine too. Next to the increase in the supply of r>o PS tJhe most important factor has been 111 in 1 i-p in the Sweet Peas. The plants i i\ li rn k^pt back even more than the II I ^1 ncis in getting into crop, but It li t they aie plentiful, in fact daily <1 uin s ire difficult. The Peas are I u 11 ut quality and sell as ^ well as m^tluiic; tn the list. But these former iMiu i. ire quite outclassed by the ni« 1 Winter flowering Spencer type. The Cdination growers still are under quality The cut is abundant but there lie not too many really good ones. The price of e^en th-e best has been affected hy the abundance of other stock, while the increase in the supply of short Roses has made it even more difficult than before to clear them. Holton & Hunkel report business good. Carnations are shortening up, white being held for St. Patrick's Day. Sin- gle Violets and Sweet Peas are excep- tionally fine and disposed of quickly. Smilax and ferns are more plentiful. Gus Rusch Co. is getting in some very fine Tulips and Daffodils, the demand being great for these. C. C. Pollworth Co. is getting in some exceptionally fine Easter Lilies, Pansies and Forgetmenot. .Tames Fox & Sons' trade has quieted down on account of Lent. Currie Bros. Co. had an unusually heavy week of funeral work. One in particular was that of Milton D. Jans who was a high Mason, also a number of the Ivanhoe Drill Corps and Tripoli Patrol. Mr. Smart, of the seed dept., visited Frank ICuehne of Oconomowoc, Wis., last Thursday. He reports seeing the finest bed of single Violets, most of them being the size of Pansies. There was a house warming . ' " "" wick Cafe and Grill Room on East Water St., on Thursday, Mar. 5, this firm sending several large vases of flow- ers, also plants for the Fred H. Holton is president of late. M. E. Blystair of the M iikee Weather Bureau spoke oi 3nt subjects. M. O. Order Now I 468 W. Erie St. CHICAGt Glass be had by mail, and it Specially and Hot-Bed Sashes Our prices can 1 will pay you to gi We carry tlie rarg( Selected Glass in Greater New York and load on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bot- PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc 215-217 Havemeyer St., BROOKLYN, N.Y Charles H. Dodi 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey CftgjsewJcrse Designer and Builder ol Modern Greenhouses- Commercial and Privatt The Florist's Exchange 655 Giblin Standard Greenhouse Boilers BEST OF ALL ) THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING We have had very cold weather for a few weeks past, ZERO TO 40° BELOW, and wondering how our boilers were standing this test, we wrote to a number of Florists using our Boilers, asking them how they found our Boilers working, and they WIRED US AS FOLLOWS: Harry Flickinger, Florist, Barberton, Ohio. Feb. 26, 1914, says: Boiler No. 409, Giblin Standard Steam, doing splendidly. Steady temperature ordinary Winter weather. Economical in fuel. Boiler Burn c Lillie, Florist, Canastota, X. Feb. 26, 1914, says: i inside when 27 below X fire in No. 83 Hot Water m. and next time at 11 a.m. : back. John Bell, Market Gardener, Ironde- quoit, N. Y. Feb. 26. 1914, says: Witli Giblin Standard No. 410 Hot Water Boiler can easily keep house warm as wanted. Perfectly satisfied with the way the boiler has acted all through the cold Gus. Koethe, Roxboro, Phila., Fa. Feb. 27, 1914, says: Am well satisfied with the boiler. Think your boiler. No. SO Steam, better than others I have used. W. G. Brainerd, Florist, Gouverneur, N. Y. Feb. 27, 1914, says: The record for extreme and long con- tinued cold weather has been broken in this section. My Giblin No. 50 Hot Water Boiler was and is entirely satisfactory. Geo. R. Mattingly, Florist, Bardstown, Ky. Feb. 28. 1914, says: Giblin Steam Boiler No. 33 doing grand. Zero weather. Fire 10 p.m. Fire again morning 6 a.m. and find steam up. Tem- perature 60. Everything right. Alonzo J. Bryan, Florist, Washington N. J. Feb. 26. 1914, says: With temperature below zero. Giblin Steam Boiler No. 409 Works O. K.. with present six boilers. The Gi' ' higher than other ity. Would not for all the others depended on. third less c right along from 10 to 18 degrees Chas. Marsh, Market Gardener, Ironde- quoit, N. Y. Feb. 26, 1914. says: No. 407 Gibhn Standard Hot Water Boiler working fine. No frost in houses. Temperature good according to radiation. J. T. Vavrous, Florist, Lebanon, Pa. Feb. 25, 1914, says: Through the recent cold spell your boiler did very satisfactory service. The even in the houses. We all wide-awake florists. H. HaU, Florist, Iowa FaUs, Iowa. Feb. 26. 1914, says: Am well satisfied with the Giblin Stan- dard Steam Boiler No. 409. It does the work with less coal than any heater I ever B. J. Macklin, Florist, Cambridge, Mass. Feb. 27. 1914, says: The Giblin Standard Steam Boiler No. 70 gave great satisfaction through late cold spell. Easy to run and great saver of coal. Our fourth Winter. Harry Jergens, Florist, Dayton, Ohio. Feb. 27, 1914. says: Your boiler No. 406 Hot Water is satis- factory in every respect. We keep our temperature up to 70 in the coldest weather without much attention and with little . F. Hallauer, Market Gardener, Iron- dequoit, N. Y. Feb. 27. 1914, says: Your No. 410 Hot Water Boiler works fine. Have had no trouble, keep fire through cold weather. Temperature house fifty-five to sixty degrees at night. Richard Metcalfe, Market Gardener, Irondequoit, N. Y. Feb. 26, 1914, says: No. 70 Hot Water Boiler doing excellent work at 12 below zero. Desirable points durability and quick action, fuel economy. H. Ramsay, Florist, Auburn, N. Y. Feb. 26. 1914. says: Your No. 40S Steam Boiler works very satisfactorily. weather this Winter. Mrs. Louisa Smith, Florist, Schenec- tady, N. Y. Feb. 26, 1914, says: Your No. 50 Steam Boiler has heated our dwelling house and (greenhouse to our entire during this cold weather. No breakdown. Wesley Warner, Florist, Newtonville, N. Y. Feb. 25, 1914, says: The Giblin Standard Hot Water Boiler No. 407 has given fine service through this M. Jesse, Florist, Dunkirk, Feb. 26. 1914, says: Your Giblin Standard Hot Water E No. 406 works excellently. Can leav. r. H. Rudman & Co., Market Gardener, Irondequoit, N. Y. Feb. 26, 1914, says: The Giblin Standard No. 410 Hot Water Boiler installed last November has given full satisfaction during the very severe cold weather which we have Just experienced. r. H. Sinclair, Florist, Holyoke, Mass. Feb. 26, 1914, says: Zero to twenty below. Boiler No. 90 Hot ather. Am well last year. Absolutely W. Knight, of the Humphrey Floral Co., Rome, N. Y. Feb. 26, 1914, says: Your Boiler No. 412 Steam, through the cold spell has been all O. K. Have been burning Buckwheat and soft coal together, two of Buckwheat with one of soft coal, ■with good results. At present writing am carrying 7 lbs. steam with 6-inch fire. B. I. Edwards, Florist, Beverly, Mass. Feb. 27, 1914, says: Have no trouble to keep warm with your No. 31 Hot Water Boiler. Three other greenhouses at Beverly frozen up. We burn less coal same length of time and get better results. 22 below zero with a high wind. Jay Carpenter, Florist, Ithaca, N. Y. Feb. 25, 1914, says: Your No. 60 Hot Watei leaked or troiib coldest weather was 18 below zt fire every 6 ho perature up to etty heavy and i 3. We put in a good b s, which keeps the ter 0 at night. In daytir J. P. Hallauer, Market Gardener, Iron- dequoit, N. Y. Feb. 25, 1914, says: my No. 408 Giblin Standard Green- X fire at" 10 p.m. house Hot Water Boiler \ 10 above zero outside, and will run until 5 a.m. will I coal packs, and O. Everhard, Florist, Wadsworth, O. Feb. 26, 1914, gays: Am well pleased with your Giblin Standard No. 410 Hot Water Boiler. Save H of the coal. Dec. 23d. the coldest night, I burned one ton of coal in 12 hours. In Jan., 1912, with other boiler, similar cir- cumstances, I burned 4 tons in the same time and had much difficulty to keep tem- perature required. The other boilers, direct draft, drawing the heat up the stack. " this and I get [ benefit of t , Giblin Standard. Eugene Lewis, Florist, Elmira, N, Y. Feb. 26, 1914. says: Your No. 70 Hot Water Boiler is one of the very best heaters in Chemung County. Geo. Mehl, Florist, Fullerton, Md. Feb. 27, 1914. says: Your No. 410 Steam Boiler verjf satis- factory. When 20 below zero outside can keep 55 inside for 20.000 ft. of glass. Burns less coal than any other boiler I ever used. Wm. E. F. Weber, Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich., FloHst. Feb. 28, 1914, says: Your No. 409 Giblin Greftnhou<;*. fitt-nnx Boiler works 1 boiler, both _r feature to imp: Geo. A. Sawyer, Florist, Dundee, 111. Feb. 28. 1914. says: The No. 60 Hot Water Boiler, bought in 1910. has given entire satisfaction in every way. Last Winter I added my residence and it works iust O. K._ I want to thank you very kindly for getting me to buy one of your boilers, for it has saved me lots of hard work and no getting up nights. The house is warmer in the morning than at night when I left it. Geo. Hutton, Florist, Marion, Iowa. Feb. 27. 1914. says: The boiler is giving good satisfaction. J. P. Hallauer, Market Gardener, Iron- dequoit, N. Y. Feb. 25, 1914. says: vision . Thayer, Florist, Midland, Micb. Feb. 28. 1914. says: f No. 406 Giblin Stan- ising my ^ ter Boiler. Many other boilers HAVE BROKEN DOWN under this test. Their owners have LOST TIME, MONEY and STOCK. Giblin Standard Greenhouse Boilers are first class INSURANCE against FROST and LOSS. Are you, Mr. Florist Reader, going to neglect the opportunity of LEARNING about these boilers ? We have an ATTRACTIVE PROPOSITION which will be submitted upon request. GIBLIN ®, CO. 104 John St., 701 Broad St. New York City Utica, N. Y. t In the Exchange 656 The Florists' Exchange March U, 1914,. VOL. XXXVII NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MARCH 21, 1914 ^o- '^ Jill ouojy a ;_) X^ew^forkJPlowerjShowJntroductoryX^umber The Florists' Exchange •k * V * *. * -. ** » V » I » V ^ \ * V * -. ** * V * '. * V ♦ v **. » *. ** **. * V *'. » * ** *•» » V *'. * •» ♦ V * *. * *. '' '^' ** «* »* »* ?* » • J* »? «i- 9 • » - ?* 9- ^S ^^ •* ' I Si 'Si Julius Roehrs Company RUTHERFORD, N. J. ' Do Not Fail To Sec Our Exhibits AT THE Flower Show GRAND CENTRAL PALACE, NEW YORK IVIarch 21 to 28 General Line of Easter Plants Asli for Special Price List and General Catalog JULIUS ROEHRS —COMPANY- RUTHERFORD, N. J. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange tt^i ' We are a ttraieht shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant" A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL ^OL. XXXVn NO. J2 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. MARCH 2U J9J4 One DoIIat pet Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that KiUamey Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killarney Brilliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready tor Delivery now Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE>V YORK 1 around If 70a mention the Exckaage Lily Bulbs Magnificum I Giganteum $10.00 per case. 7-9-in., 300 to case, S16.00 per case. I 8-9-in., 260 to case, S20.00 per case. Special quotations on thousand lots. CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Matchless S12.00$100.00 Encbantress Supieme 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Gorgeous 12.00 100.00 Sprengeri Plants 31^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; £45.( per 1000. A No. 1 stock. 100 1000 Pink Delight $6.00 $50.00 White Periection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Silver Pink Snapdragon 2M-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.75 per 100; S15.00 per 1000. AZALEAS DE SCHRYVERIANA, 12-14-inch, S8.00 per dozen; $60.00 per 100. 14-16-inch, $10.00 per dozen; $76.00 per 100. Following varieties: De Schry- veriana and Van der Cruyssen. All above subject to 3 per cent, for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., gJ^^A^ff U. 'J; Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eiehange tbia advt. In the Exchange Pompon Chrysanthemums Our collection of Pompon Chrysanthemums has been recognized as one of the best in the country for quite a number of years. It was our collection and introductions that brought the Pompon Chrysanthemum to the front and made it popular. We have been winning certificates of merit, iirst class certificates, first premiums, bronze and silver medals, for twenty years. Our list of standard sorts contains nearly a hundred varieties at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per R.VINCENT,JR.&SONSCO., Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 698— INDEX, PAGE 689 658 The Florists' Exchange ••*•*•••••**•••••*****•**** Mushroom Spawn t Barter Defies Competition' Cakes full of mycelium. 8c. per lb.. $6.50 per 100 lbs. INSECTICIDES XL ALL. An English preparation Gals., $3.25 NICOTINE. Uquid Pints, 1.35 NICOFUME. Paper Can of 24 sheets, 1.00 TOBACCO STEMS. Black kind... Per 100 lbs., 1.25 TOBACCO DUST. Fumigating... Per 100 lbs., 3.00 FERTILIZERS ■yt- FINE GROUND BONE 200-lb. bag, $4.50 i CLAY'S 56-lb. bag, 3.25 X NITRATE OF SODA 50-Ib. bag, 2.25 I Wm. Elliott &Sons/?,e^OJTorf ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color Soft yellow, slightly tiiiged, rose pink in throat. Flowers 4J^-in. across. Very strong grower, 4J^ to 6 feet high. First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $75.00 per 1000, Third size, $50.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. Pure Stock. BIDWELL & FOBES, KINSMAN, OHIO O R D E R S Booked now for VALLEY forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing or for cut, BULBS from Holland, France and Japan. All for Fall delivery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS 5iBarcia»5t.,orP.o.Bo,752. Ncw York Cannas Allemania Alice Roosevelt., Alph. Bouvier. . . .S1.20 Louise, pink.. MetaUic M. Washington.. . Mile. Berat, pink . Mad. Crozy Mt. Blanc, white . Burbank 1.20 Black Prince 1.80 Black Beauty 2.25 Coronet, yellow.. . 1.50 mrs. IS., oray Premier, gold ed... Pres. Meyers Queen Charlotte. . Rich. Wallace. . . . Robusta, red Sec. Chabannc Souv. d' A. Crozy Wm. Saunders.,.. West Grove All kinds mixed.. . VICK'S Famous Asters Follow Queen of the Market with repeated sowings of the Royal class, the best early mid-season commercial varie- ty ever offered. Three colors. White, Pink and Purple. Prices: H oz. 20c., }i oz. 35c., King Humbert., Ask for special prices on other Cannas, Caladium, Begonia, DahUa, Gladioli, Gloxinias, Tube- Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE. MD. Write them you reag this advt. in tbe Eschange Caladium Esc«ient«.og^,:,.::S Tuberoses Double Pearl 4 JO 6. .!?;s Weeber & Don, ^"^ "Jf'tfrr ^^ Eeclproclty— Sa l-i oz., 50c., 1 $1. James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER. N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It in tbe Exchange My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA la being grown by over 3O0O growers this Winter. If you have not seen them in flower, ask your nearest grower. Noth- ing wiUpay better for the next ten years than this popular flower. New seed will be ready in August. To plant one house, 20x100, will not cost you over $15.00. Write for information to the Originator, ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cal. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Gladiolus Bulbs If you want a few bulbs, good quality, fair size, and something that you can make some money on, send us your order for a few of the following: p„ iqo p„ iqoo 20,000 GLADIOLUS AMERICA $1.00 38.00 20,000 GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS 70 6.00 20,000 GLADIOLUS CHILDSII 50 4.50 10,000 GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANCIS KING 1.20 10.00 These prices are only good while the above stock remains unsold. ~ 30 and 32 Barclay St., New York A SPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEEDLINGS ji A 00 IQOQ le kind, from seed saved s|/ I V. H^' I U W The true from my own plants W. H. ELLIOTT, »«'«"™n MASS. [ read this advt. I SEEPS for the FLORIST ytc^XFDCL QUEEN OF /%^ I I^KS THE MARKET Trade Packet, 20o., Oz. 75o. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. ™^ seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S "P BRAND rormosn^-GIGANTEUMS CORP.OFCHAS.F. COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY IN CASES OF 1000, 500 AND 250 PIPS, MEYER AT $16.00 PER 1000 ,99 WARREN STREET, NEW YORK CANNAS from [xperienccd Growers Without the middleman's profit, and without good luck trademarks, but pure and true to name, will bring you the best of luck every time. 50 leading va your money. you buy and save half :een years in the busi- ness of Canna growing, we ought to know how to serve you right. L.H.READ&CO. Deer Park, Ala. ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus Seeds, Plants and Bulbs FOR FLORISTS H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEWYORK Wrltp them you read tbia advt. In the Escbaoge PANSIES Cashv The Jennings Strain Finest Mixed g transplanted plants, $3.50 per 1000. Ex- ng. nearly ready to bloom, S5.00 per 1000. 1000 rate. Seed, 50c. and Sl.OO per pkg Grower'of the Finest Pansies E. B. IfNNINGS, Lock Box 254, Southport, Conn. Glrecreditwbprecreiiitisdue — 11 en tloo Exchange S M KRHI & CA GARDEN SEED ^' "*• ■<'■'■.■<■< •« VV» Hpcx f-ARRDT PAR^NTP. RADISH «nd JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO Radish, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Sweet Corn Correspondence Solicited BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey Street, NEW YORK and Orange, Conn. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 659 e^ ^eelr Cralre J^eport ^ NEW YORK CHICAGO EUROPE. ETC.. ETC. \ PHILADELPHIA \ \ (AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. J.M.LUPTON, Mattituck, N. Y-: s» e-elected), C. E. Kendeu; assistant sscrel :zt aoaual conveadoa will be held at Washii C. Massib, Minneapolis, Minn.; first It, W. F. Therkildson, Philadelphia, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr., both of aeveland. O. D. C, June 23 to 25, 1914 . Seeds Under Parcel Post as Merchandise A ruling b.v Postmaster-General Burle- son, dated March 10, places seeds, bulbs, 'etc., in the parcel post and under the same rates as merchandise, namely, one cent for each ounce up to four ounces ; packages in excess of four ounces to pay pound postage zone rates. See further notes as to this' ruling on editorial page. The South Carolina legislature has ad- journed without taking action on the seed bill, which was vigorously opposed by the seedsmen. Curtis Nye SinTH. Counsel to the Am. Seed Trade Ass'n. St. Louis Seed Co.'s Building Wrecked Several Employees Killed At the time of tbe Missouri Atiiletic iClub fire in ISt Louis, a week ago, at ■^rhich some forty lives were lost, the rear of the St. Louis Seed' Co.'s building on Washingron ave., was crushed in like an eggshell when a portion of the amnex wall fell and at which time a number of fire- men who had just stepped off the seed company's roof had a narrow escape. Pending repairs 'the company established temporary headquarters at 411-413 N. Fourth On Tuesday of this the west wall of the Athletic Club building came down with a crash upon the roof of the St. Louis Seed' Co.'s build- ing next door, crashing througb every floor in the latter's building to the base- ment, carrying several employees of the company who were at work in this build- ing do-wn with it. There was an imme- diate panic among the spectators which was heigbteued by the cries of men and girls buried under the piles of debris. Monday last laborers had been put to work repairing the damage done to the seed company's building by the fire and several of these also were caught when the wall fell Tuesday. ■ Not having heard from our representa- tiye in St. Louis we are guided by the newspaper accounts which report that there were buried in the ruins two sales- girls ; Herman Cobb, salesman ; Mae MuUrine, stenographer; Henry Straith- more, bookkeeper ; four laborers, two carpenters who were on the fourth floor of the seed' company's building, and eight laborers who were at work in the base- ment. George Ziebold, who was being shown through the bird depiaptment at the rear of the building, escaped: Mr. Cobb, the missing salesman, was his escort. Kales and Sprouts where not entirely destroyed, have improved wonderfully of late, and. if not damaged by Spring frosts, will produce a satisfactory crop. Cabbages and Broccolis do not please us at all. EtiEOPEAN Seeds. IMPORTS, ETC.— March 6.— Scharnhorst — O. G. Hempstead & cases plants. S. S. St. Paul— Ma! 3 Roses. March 9 — Darrow. 3 cases tr ian — Maltus & Ware, box bulbs. S. ■Idon & Co plants; J. L. Vandiver, 20 pkgs, ?. Darrow, 132 pki ' ~' seed. Mesaba — S Tulip seed. fruit trees; J. P. Roosa, seed; F. B. Vandergrift & Co. 10— S. S. ft & Sons, 25 bags Downing & Co., 2 cases :=u, =..-. March 11 W. Hampton, Jr; & Kuyp« - - Co., Henderson & Co., 8 bags seed & Patterson. 7 cases trees; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 300 bags seed. S. S. Campanello Ou March 12 — S. s'. Breme 105 bags seed; Lang. 7 pkgs. seed, etc. March 13 — S. S. Fin- land— A. Rolker & Sons, 2 cases plants; Bernard Judae & Co., 13 cases plants; H. F. Darrow, 1 case bulbs. S. S. Chi- cago— Maltus & "Ware, 12 cases plants; Lunham & Moore, 2 McHutohison & Co., 77 cases pi: _- M. Thorburn & Co., 11 bags seed; J. MuV ler, 100 bbls. seed; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 700 pkgs. seed; P. B. Vandergrlft & Co.. 73 cases plants; O. G. Hempstead & Son, 13 cases plants; B. Stern, 2 cases trees; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 20 cases plants; A. 2 cases trees; Maltus & "Ware, 2 cases trees; McHutohison & Co., 1 case trees; J. M. Thorburn & Co., 6 pkgs. roots; Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne, 6 pkgs. Rose ! MaoNift Hort. Co., cases trees; Julius Roehrs Co., 1 plants; Amerman & Patterson, I trees; Stumpp & "Walter Co., trees, etc.; P. Henderson & Co., trees, etc.; D. Heldemann, 15 cas etc.; "Wm. Elliott & Sons, European Notes There is practically no change of any importance to record at the present time. ""Warm, wet, and unseasonable," accur- ately describes the conditions prevailing over the whole of Europe that is of in- terest to the seed grower. As regards the wet. we still need some 50,000 gallons per acre to bring matters up to the aver- age, but it is a bit troublesome for seed sowing to he caught in a soaking rain before you are able to get the seed driU into working order. In the end the set- back may prove to be a blessing in dis- guise. As regards the injuries inflicted by the severe frosts in January on our plants of biennials, the remarks made by the writer in the notes mailed two weeks back still hold good, but. owing to the forcing nature of the weather, the damage to Mangel, Beet, Carrot and Onion is more apparent and very real. Onion is certainly in a very bad way, and is cer- tainly the least promising of all. "Winter Radish is another crop which has suf- fered severely and cannot be replaced stttisfttctorilj/ with seed saved from Spring sown plants. Redden & Martii rubs, etc.; "Vaughan's See es trees, etc.; H. H. Berger bulbs; R. F. Lang, "" shrubs; McHutohison & Co., 317 Sheldon & Co etc.; C. B. Richards & Co., 23 cases plants; Maltus & "Ware, 423 pkgs. trees, New York Seed Trade The return of milder" weather is stimu- lating the renewal of the counter trade in the several seed stores. Not only seeds, but also the miscellaneous _ seed store items meet with a more active demand than they liave at any time for several days. In not a few of ithe seed stores iShamrocks were one of the features this week, and the demand for these tor Tues- day, St. Patrick's Day, was very large. Several of the seedsmen will make in- teresting exhibits at the flower show today (Saturday). The close of this week brings the vernal equinox amd the beginning of another Spring. "Work in most of the seed stores is going on sev- eral nights each week. Although a fire which broke out in the basement of the store of "Wm. Elliott & Son. 42 "\'esey St., on Tuesday at 2 p.m. damaged to a considerable degree some of the stock in 'the basement and the main floor of the store, most of the damage being attributable to water and smoke, nevertheless, business is now going on and all orders are being taken H. H. Berger & iCo., 70 "Warren St., Another Win At the Spring Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Boston, in 1913, NELROSE won First Prize for best vaseot Antirrhinums (any color), in pretty .stiff competition. These flowers were grown and staged by us. NELROSE AGAIN At the 1914 Exhibition of the same Society, last week, Nelrose again received First, BUT this year the flowers were grown and staged by Mr. Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. We did not exhibit. Wasi s of NELROSE? Just thi s well in New Hampshire will make good anywhere, i Massachusetts. It has made good in Englai decent conditions. It will make good and do you gooQ, il you wui give u a cuance. The prices for ihis sterling novelty are: Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. F. W. FLETCHER & CO.. Auburndale, Mass. TUBEROSES 100 1000 100 wo Mammoth Double Pearl $1.00 $9.00 No. 2 Double Pearl $0.60 $4.60 Begonia Bulbs Doz. 100 1000 Gladiolus 100 1000 America. Beautiful Pink $1.7.5 $16.00 Prize WUmcr Mixture 1.50 12.00 JOHNSON 217 Market Street Gloxinia Bulbs Doz. 100 1000 MUed Colors $0.60 $3..50 $30.00 Caladium Bulbs Doz. 100 1000 Mammoth, 11 to 12-mch. $1.35 610.00 $92.00 First Size, 9 to"ll-inch. .85 6.00 62.00 Second Size, 7 to 9-inch . .50 3.50 30.00 Third Size, 5 to 7-inch. .35 2.50 16.00 SEED OO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. XXX SEEDS AL"ySSUM Snowball. The only true dwarf, very compact, fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. ASTERS. Finest giants grown, white, purple, pink and lavender, mixed or separate, 20c. _ CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest grown, single and double, mixed. 600 seeds $1.00; 1000 seeds $1.60; H pkt- 60c. Also separate colors. PANSY, Giant. Finest grown; critically selected. 6000 seeds, $1.00; H pkt. 60c. , „ _, PHLOX DRUMMONDI Pumila. New Dwarf. Grand; finest colors. Fine for pots. Pkt. 20c. PRIMULA Obconlca. New Giants. 50c. SALVIA BonSre. Best grown. Brdliant scarlet: compact. Large pkt. 20c. SNAPDRAGON, Giant White, Pink or YeUow. Separate or mixed. Pkt. 20c CASH. Liberal Packets. Six 20-ct. okts. $1.00 JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Write them .you read Hils ailTt. In the Exchange dEEDd itkd. BULBS W.CBeckert I0I-I03 Federal Street PiTTSBUBOH, PA. (Nirth SkTe} ASPARAGUS «^^A^fWS5©c* ^« « ««« €)£) '^^m^m^it ^^4^ NEW CROP Northern Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds @ $3.00 5000 to 10,000 seeds @ $2.75 per 1000 Ask Jor Spring Book Jot Florists Kdiighani)Ge6tore Chicago New York SPRING TRADE NUMER-Next Week 660 The Florists' Exchange GLADIOLUS FOR FORCING OR FIELD 1000 Chicago White. First size .. $40.00 Sold at 6c. and 8c. in the Chicago Market. Chicago White. Medium Size 32.00 Hyde Parlc. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $50.00) 18.00 Mrs. Francis King. Medium size (3000 for $33.00) 12.50 '' Thick, [healthy buUn grown^by Augusta. First size 18.00 Our own growing, aound and healthy. America. First size 17.00 Our own growing, aound and weC graded. Florists XXX, Mixed (Light colors) 16.00 Scarlet and Red Shades. . . 12.00 Pink Shades 17.00 Striped]Shades 22.00 Yellow.Shades 30.00 TIBEROSE BILBS HYDE PARK. (An Early Shakespeare.) Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf. (4-6 in.) $1.00 $9.00 Excelsior Pearl. Medi- um bulbs 50 4.00 Our Giganteums in cHicAGoVAUGHAN'S BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted Our atock of these bulbs was secured by our Mr. Vaughan.^ They are from seed ol the pared wiSi ordinary Dutch-Belgian stocks. Single Sorts. Wliite, Scarlet, Yel- low, Fink. Doz., 40c. ; 100, $2.50 ; 1000, $22.00. Single Sorts. Mixed. Doz., 35c.; 100, $2.25; 1000, $20.00. Double Sorts. Wliite, Scarlet, Yel- low, Pink. Doz., 60c.; 100, $4.00; 1000, $35.00. Double Sorts. Mixed. Doz., 50c.; 100, $3.50; 1000, $32.00. GLOXINIAS Crassifolia Grandiflora— Spatted and Tigered Dox. 100 11000) Separate'Colors.60c. $3.50 $32.00 Choice Mixture. 50c. 3.25 30.00 Lily Bulbs New^U No. in case 1000 Giganteum, 7-9 in... 300 $60.00 Giganteum, 8-9 in...250 75.00 Album. 8-9 in 170 85.00 Album. 9-1 1 in 100 125.00 Rubrum. 8-9.in 170 75.00 Rubrum. 9-Uin....l00 100.00 Auratum. 9-11 in. ..100 85.00 New Storage vaileg Packed in cases containing 600 pips and 1000 pips. 500 to case $10.00 1000 to case 18.00 We Are SMpplngNow Storage are Al?Stock SEED STOBEnwycpk BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and aU GARDEN SEEDS t«nwg2ffi^^ J. BOLGIANO & SON WbolesBle field ndGardeoSsids ONION SETS Ufbt, Pntt a BALTIMORE, ND. nu help all around \ WESTERN AGENTS for BODDINGTON'S FAMOUS CANNAS See Boddington's advertisement elsewhere in this issue. At the low prices quoted they are real money makers and the qual- ity is equal to any on the market. Winterson's Seed Store 166 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO (Catalogue Free) Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of Fu-1 List of Flower and Garden Seeds Give credit wherecredit Is due — MentloQ Exchange SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Delivery S»c L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists In SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now readir" Prices on appUcation. GUADALUPE. CAL. BULBS BEGONIAS.'SIngle. Crimson, Rose, Scar- let, White,'YeIIow S2.25 Double. Pink, Rose, V/hitc, Scarlet. YeUow, 3.60 GLOXINIAS. Six named varieties 2.60 LILIUM Giganteum. 7 to 9, 300 to case. ..6.00 Sniflcum. 9 to 11, 125 to W. E. MARSHALL © CO. Bulb Importers. 166 W. 23d St.. NEW YORK Large, well matured, American grown ''""'«• 100 1000 Amexioa, pink $1.80 $16.50 Francis King, scarlet. . . 2.00 18.00 Ansusta, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St., CMlCAaO, ILL. SCARLET SAGE sc^'^iisfoT^roui BONFIRE S14.00 per lb. SPLENDENS 13.00 per lb. For delivery after crop 1914 is harvested and sub- ject to crop. Net. 60 days; 2 per cent, off 10 days. F. O. B. Bristol, Pa. We solicit yom: orders from one pound to one hundred pounds. D. Landreth Seed Company, Bristol, Pennsylvania BLOOMSDALE SEED FARMS PlANTS,ByL6S and SEEDS S.S.SKIDELSKY9C0. zBld^. PHILA Caoloftue for the PHILADELPHIA, PA. report that the seed order business is active, requiring work three nights a week. A large invoice of Dahlias from Holland and .Spring bulbs have just been received, also a special order of Kentia seeds. Asparagus pjumosus nanus seeds are now arriving. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., have just received a large consignment of grass seeds from Europe, also a consignment of ■Scotch iRoses is now in port. The de- mand for Gladiolus is very active. Stumpp & Walter C!o., 30-32 Barclay St., is featuring this week its celebrated Staigreen lawn grass seeds, also garden vegetable seeds and poultry supplies; a well arranged display of these is noted in its store window. This company is making active preparation for its ex- hibit at the International Flower Show. Vaughan's iSeed Store, 43 Barclay St., is making a window display of Tulips, Narcissus and Hyacinths in pots, also of dormant Roses and 'Rhododendrons. A large saJe of Shamrocks ds reported. The rusih of counter trade began again on Monday, and the store force is working at nights to keep up with the orders. The MacNifE Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey St., held two auction sales last week, one on Tuesday and another on Friday, and will hold sales on these same days next week, and until the close of the season. There was a good attendance at the opening sale last week, and any- one who does not attend these auction sales would be surprised at the quantity and quality of the goods which are of- fered and the immense volume of the sales. This company is extending an in- vitation to visitors at the International Flower Show to visit its store during the period of the show and see for them- selves the stock and the manner of trans- acting business. This week again there was a group constantly gathered about the windows of the great store of Peter Henderson & Co., 37 Oortlandit st. Aside from the ex- ceedingly interesting display in the line of greenhouse grown vegetables, flowers and so forth, the feature this week is a BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted, single, S20.00 per 1000. Gladiolus America Mammoth. $15.00 per 1000. Prices on all Summer and Fall Bulba cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER PRINCE BAY, N. Y. JOHN WILK 155 West 33rd Street ■cross from the Penn. and L. I. Station NEW YORK CITY A full line of fresh flower andTvege- n^ sand shark, whose skin is formed of red top grass seeds, which makes a very good imitation oif the usual skin of a sand shark. It is a little hard at first to see vpihat a sand shark has to do with the seed trade business, but it appears that along the coast when the fishermen l)egiii to catch the sharks early in their neits, as they have done this year, they con- sider this a sign of an early Spring, end so it comes to pass ithat the sand shark is a harbinger of Spring. New Parcel Post Rates The extension of the parcel post rates to seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and various kinds of plants which i)ecame effective on Monday, and also the change of the parcels of the same weigh- ing 4oz. or less, so that they are subject to a postage of Ic. for each ounce or fraction thereof, has caused a consider- able stir among the seedsmen here, many of whom feel that they are going to be greatly inconvenienced by the change. Eoman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., has just returned from a very successful trip to Boston and vicinity. Mr. Irwin will make a trade exhibit at the International Flower Show. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., re- port a very heavy business in grass seeds. All kinds of vegetable and flower seeds also are moving well. The immense business in Cannas at A. T. Boddington's, 342 W. 14th St., Shows no sign of abating. Another car- load of Cauna roots has just been re- ceived. All kinds of seeds. Summer flow- ering bulbs, roots, and dormant Rose bushes are meeting with an increased demand. Philadelphia Seed Trade Business started in full swing in the past few days, as the weather has been most inducive to awaken the interest of those who sow and till the ground. The Johnson Seed Co. reports an ex- cellent demand for Begonia tubers and Gladioli. It has also, this week, re- ceived a carload of incubators. Business in poultry supplies is excellent. At the store of the Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. business is steadily increasing and the double store is daily filled with cus- tomers. John A. Rupert of this house has just returned from a trip East. The Henrv F. Michell Co. is having a splendid run of counter trade. The company has a very attractive window display featuring Michell's famous lawn grass seeds. Walter P. Stokes has now a most ar- tistic store front. The doorway is now in the center in place of the side, as for- merly, and this is replaced by two nice bulk windows. Max Fierstein, of the Moore Seed Co., reports a general increase in all depart- ments, mail orders being especially heavy. W. H. E. Chicago Seed Trade The retail store trade is coming stead- ily. There has been a big improvement in it during the past week and from present indications it now locks as if a splendid season had begun. The weather is getting more Springlike every day; on Saturday March 14 the temperature March 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 661 LILIUM FORMOSUM ' HE great value of Lilium Formosum is that they can be flowered during the Winter months under average greenhouse conditions better than any other white Lily. They are ready for use at a time when Lilies are in demand and bring good returns. Good bulbs of this variety will be scarce and high in price this Fall — we mean good Formosum. Now It does not matter how good a grower you have, how good your facilities are for growing, or who you are, if you want a good Winter crop of Lilies you must have good bulbs. That's why Horseshoe Brand Formosum are in such demand. The purpose of this advertisement is to tell you they are scarce and at the same time very desirable to have, and to induce you to order early, so you will not be disappointed later on, when the good stock will be all gone. The prices are: $50.00 for 6 to 8's, $75.00 for 7 to 9's, and $120.00 for 9 to lO's, packed in the usual way. Large quantities at a slight reduction. Money can't make a dog's tail wag, but it can make a fine lot of Lilies if you buy Horseshoe Brand Formosum bulbs. They are the finest pro- duced, the most uniform and with less mixture than any other brand. A catalog sent upon request. RALPH M. WARD & CO. The Lily House 71 Murray Street - New York BUT HOW GOOD* ^ ''"''*®'' fl"^"*'*^ °' Mammoth Formosum Bulbs can be supplied at $1.00 each > them yoa read this a 662 The Florists' Exchange iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin Now is the time to Order MICHELL'S DAHLIA ROOTS ^ We will ship you superbly strong field-grown stock. The |l£ind that willlmake heavy plants. No divided roots. Make your selection from the following choice varieties, that have been selected as being especially suitable for cut flower purposes. CACTUS I BuTbanh. Brilliant dazzling scar- let $ Cockatoo. Lemon yellow, shaded rose, with pure white center petals: sometimes entirely yel- low and white Country Gill. Deep golden yel- low, shaded salmon rose Countess of Lonsdale. Amber and salmon pink General Buller. Velvety maroon tipped white Kriemhilde. Pink, white center. 1.15 4.26 Master Carl. Bright amber Prince of Yellows. Rich canary yellow Standard Bearer. Bright scarlet Volker. Clear canary yellow Winsome. Clear ivory white DOUBLE, or SHOW A. D. Livoni. Soft pink Dorothy Peacock. Pink, white Doz. 60 100 $1.15 S4.25 S6.00 1.15 4.25 6.50 1.25 4.25 7.00 1.15 4.25 6.00 1.16 1.15 1.36 4.25 4.26 6.26 6.00 6.50 8.00 1.00 1.00 1.15 1.00 3.75 3.75 4.25 3.75 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1.10 3.50 6.00 2.76 1.10 8.75 3.50 16.00 6.00 DECORATIVE Doz. 50 C. W. Bruton. Canary yellow. .$1.10 S3.50 ; Catharine Duer. Crimson scarlet 1.10 3.75 Delice. Brilliant pink Flora. Pure white Kaiser in Augusta Victoria. Pure white Lyndhurst. Bright scarlet Miss Minnie MeCullougli. Yel- low, shaded bronze Sylvia. White, shaded pink. . . . Yellow Colosse. Clear yellow. . . FANCY Frank Goodman. Rich purple, tipped white Keystone. Pink, striped crimson Penelope. White, flaked lavender SINGLE Twentieth Century. Rosy crim- son and white POMPON Alewine. White flushed pink. . Fairy Queen. Sulphur yellow, edged peach Snowclad, Pure white 2.00 1.10 6.25 3.75 11.00 7.00 l:?g 4.60 3.75 8.00 7.00 1.10 1.10 1.50 3.75 3.75 5.25 7.00 7.00 9.00 1.10 1.10 1.10 3.50 3.50 3.75 6.00 6.00 6.50 1.00 3.76 7.00 1.10 3.75 7.00 1.10 3.75 Z-So Splendid stock Charge make heavy plants. of selected Cai ed. Prompt io divided roc Red Hussar. Scarlet crii Roots- also Begonia, Caladium, Gloxinias, Ismene Calathina and Gladiolus Bulbs. Send for Wholesale Price list. Courteous Service. We wUl ship you superbly strong, field-grown stock, home grown, true to name, the kind that will ts, etc. I MICHELL'S Seed House XiadSCpa: I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH^ Reciprocity — Saw it la the (Continued from page 660) was 75 deg. and brought shoppers out in full force. At Vaughan's Seed Store the real ac- tivity has begun in every department. The retail orders for both plants and seed improved materially during the past week. The mail order business has also taken on a wonderful improvement. This trade is expected to reach the high water mark during the next two weeks. In the wholesale department the number of fill- in orders from dealers is good which would indicate that the trade is brisk in many widely separated sections of the country. Mr. Cropp states that business at the greenhouses at Western Springs has had a good start ; orders for nursery stock are now being filed with little in- convenience. This house has a pretty display this week that attracts many ad- mirers. The window is laid out in a Spring garden effect with a large number of Hyacinths, Tulips and Daffodils ar- ranged in beds, the pots covered with sphagnum so as to give them the appear- ance of growing there. Shrubbery and evergreens are used for the background, and the walks are covered with crushed white rock. At Winterson's Seed Store the demand for Cannas is said to be unprecedented. While stock in all seed lines is now very complete, some items are reported to be very scarce. The retail trade is now opened satisfactorily. Arnold Ringier, of the W. W. Barnard Co., returned Thursday from the Dan- ville meeting where he enjoyed a very pleasant and profitable stay that the **"*-"'i *^r.;i^ — j good. I having spent the Winter in France, expected to return to Chicago early in April. The Leonard Seed Co. reports business good ; there is a large number of fill-in orders coming daily from the jobbing trade. The market gardeners' trade is now brisk and all seasonable stock is moving well. Onion sets are in good de- mand ; large stocks of these are now mov- ing daily. The yellow sets are less plen- tiful than the white and are selling for $2 per bus. ; whites $1.85, reds $1.80. With the Cleveland Market (jardeners A visit to gardening sections is al- ways interesting -especially where vege- tables are grown under glass, as the area devoted to such crops is constantly on the increase. A year may come with low prices and a discouraging outlook, but seldom do three years pass without considerable building in such places as Ashtabula, Cleveland, or Toledo, where immense quantities of Lettuces, Toma- toes, Cucumbers and Radishes are grown. The growers on Schaaf Road, Brook- lyn, a suburb of Cleveland, are an op- timistic set, and were in good spirits when seen a few days ago. True it is that one grower lost a large portion of his glass and sustained a heavy loss when half of it fell under the blizzard of last November, but many of the places are sheltered and suffer little from wind, flood or snow. At this season there is a considerable amount of Lettuce on the market, so that only about 6c. per pound is realized, but the prospects are that the price will rise again shortly, when the annual mid- March glut is past. Some growers feel that this is inevitable, as the Fall crops are generally all cleaned up at the same time. Many, to shorten the period o£ bottom prices, get their houses planted either with Tomatoes or Cucumbers early, but others feel that even at low prices, Lettuces are a better paying crop, and cut them as long as possible, retard- ing planting if need be. On the whole, the Grand Rapids Let- tuce looked uniform and was satisfac- tory, but some houses showed that a poor selection of seed was sown, probably be- cause the grower sacrificed quality for price. Not long ago one large operator who had learned the lesson, remarked that he would willingly pay more than the present price provided he could be assured of better stocks, for he said he felt that the seedsman could not afford the necessary time to select his stocks properly at the present prices. -■Vside from the quality of the crop, the "drop" or "wilt" seems to be the trouble- some factor in the growth of Lettuce, and as yet no satisfactory treatment has been found. At some places both soil steriliza- tion and the application of formaldehyde are practised and apparently with equal success. The Wutrick brothers steri- lize their soil for a period of one hour, and use about 2 quarts of the formalde- hyde solution to a square foot. Markets require different forms of packages. Toledo and Detroit take kindly to the barrel of 90 pounds but bar- rels are rarely used at Cleveland : 10 lb. baskets are the standard. Much can be said for each style pro and con, but habits are not easily changed. At the various ranges Tomatoes were being transplanted where it could be done without interference. Livingston's Globe seems to be the favorite sort here, al- though some Beauty and Magnus are grown successfully. Weight of fruit picked seems to be the determining fac- tor in the selection of the sort. M. L. Rueterick transplants his seedlings to quart Strawberry boxes, and when plant- ing, sets box and all undisturbed into the hole dug out with a pesthole digger. The plants are set a foot apart in the row, and the rows are 3ft. apart. Watering of all crops is now generally done by the overhead Skinner system, hand watering being almost entirely done away with. Pollinating is usually given very careful attention, especially on the first clusters, as upon this fruit the grower realizes his greatest net return. In the fields we were struck by the great quantities of Skinner system, but on inquiry found that its recognized ad- vantage lay in use during a dry season, and in the independence of the grower over unfavorable conditions when he wishes to transplant. No plowing has as yet been done, al- though there is little frost in the ground and the farmers are awaiting their first chance to get on the land. These fine days ought to please them. W. A Seed Trade'Leaflet Geo. H. Saxe of Chazy, N. T., is cir- culating for this coming season a four- page leaflet among the amateur growers in his section which we reprint herewith for the benefit of other seedsmen in class. Efforts of this character are ' mendable and have their full shari making sales. If as much effort was made by local dealers to sell seeds as is made to sell goods in numerous other lines results would be plainly marked in creased seed sales throughout the entire country. The very fact that the sale of seeds and bulbs is necessarily stricted to certain seasons makes it all the more imperative that they have the benefit of unflagging advertising before the opening of their season. "The Garden of Our Dreams' "This is the time of the year we rx our gardens, we lay out our grounds, select our seed, we carefully ' see tne iiLtie snoots oreaki] e ground and watch the by inch until we can almo lOl, delicious Lettuce, see t taste the a beautiful Sweet Peas most smack our lips over a dish of : ripe Strawberries. Thus with a great deal of satisfaction do we view our den from seed time until harvest. this garden of our dreams is. a wonderful We spend our long Winter evenings studying seed catalogs and reading every article on gardening that comes our wf and after we get into our warm beds dreams. "The above is apictur of I Summer dreamed in Wintertime, alas! how often do we find the garden . dreams a garden of disappointment St that they story of _ many whc have bought seed of unreliable because the pictures looked good enougt to eat. Seeds sold by department stores at bargain prices are second year seeds, "For six years we have sold seeds each year increasing in variety. Spring of 1914 is coming - " -"■ - ready for the trade rthe Thii public depend i Spring Trade Number Next Week _ The Florists' Exchange 663 Henderson's Superior Bulbs for Fall Planting Hyacinths Tulips Narcissus Lilies Freesias Callas Lily of the Valley Iris Peonies Spiraeas &c,, SfC, The largest assortment of Standard and New Varieties, and the best quality Bulbs imported into America Special low prices for Florists placing their orders with us this Spring SEND FOR OUR WHOLESALE IMPORT BULB CATALOGUE Peter Henderson & Co. cortlInSt street New York t the International Flo Catalogs Received Dahlias I. Hicis a Son, Hicks Nurseries, West- bury, L. I. — Hick's flowering shrubs, mlchell's Seed House, 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa, — "Good Grass Seed." Botzum Bros., Main St., Akron, O. — p^holesale catalog: of seeds, sprayers, etc. ng Seed Co. 3eed Annual of garde The Couard &; Jones Co., "V^^'est Grove, Penn., U. S. A.— New Floral Guide, 1914; ilso the Book of the Canna. Peter Henderson Co., 35 and 37 Cort- landt St., N. T. — Implement catalog, an .ndispensable book for the gardener and jrchardist Tlie Old Dominion Plant Co., Whole- iale Plant Growers, Norfolk, Va.— Seed- ing vegetable plants. Nung-esser-Dlciinson Seed Co., 1203- 1209 Hudson st. Hoboken, N. J. — Whole- sale price list of grass and Clover seeds. Wm. Toole & Son, Pansy Heights, Bar- iboo. Wis. — Guide to Pansy culture and STursery Co., Springfield, r. — Trade list of ornamental trees ana shrubs, also deciduous trees. Lord a BarnhamCo., 42d st. Bldg., New fork. — List of frames "and something ibotit greenhouses." An eight page sheet Uustrating and describing forms of gar- len frames, large and small. Wagner Pars Nursery Co., Sidney, O. — Uustrated ihrubs, planting of g; lerbaceous plants; a: t of tr( 5ns, and of hardy _ , printed in English; 32 4,merican agents, Loeohner & Co., PVarren St., New York. lex. This Arm's New Tork agency is at L7 State St., New Tork City. Amos Perry, Hardy Plant Farm, En- iela, Mdx , Hardy - _, Bng.— Ro... „..- Plants. This list is one of the best th! s published, and contains subjects thi ire difiicult to find elsewhere. As a re jrence catalog it is to be commended. I Southern States | Houston, Tex. Opening of a Big Store The decorative feature, as applied to openings of stores, ttieaters, lialls and various commercial enterprises, has brought about a great deal of business for local florists, incidental to the rapid growth of the city in this direction. There have been so many new enterprises which have required decorating of this character, that the florists are always on the alert to see that any new business project is launched with flowers. The largest business of this kind was the opening of the W. C. Munn Co.'s six story department store. It is a new building, the largest of the kind in the South, where every one of the various contractors interested in the beautiful structure assisted at the opening with their compliments, in the shape of mag- nificent floral designs. Never in the- history of the city has so much, and so elegant, floral work been displayed. The variety of flowers used in something like thirty mammoth set pieces, consisted of everything seasonable in flowers to be had at this time, even to orchids, Tnlips, Valley, Am. Beauty Roses in great profusion, Roses, Hya- cinths, Sweet Peas, Violets, Narcissus, and Easter Lilies. H. H. Kuhlmann sent his compliments, with a very fine horseshoe piece about 5ft. tall, most exquisitely done in Lilac- colored Hyacinths, using tulle of the same color, and ferns. The H. Dirken Floral Co. sent in most of the green decorations in about 25 Bay trees in tubs, still more of palms, and other green stuff used for a canopy deco- rative effect. The work of Robert Kerr Co., was in evidence everywhere, with his card at- tached, and embraced some of the most beautiful pieces in Am. Beauty Roses where the taste of the donors seemed directed to the idea of the horseshoe de- signs, wishing "good luck" to the new business. There were more than 200 We have been putting our best efforts into the production of GLADIOLI during the past 25 years with the result that we now have at Flowerfield a stock that is unequaled in the world Our Standard for our own seedlings is very high We carry the other fellow's varieties when they are " Top Notchers " Visit our fields next Summer and be convinced JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Wholesale Dept., Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. • credit Is due — Mentloa Exchange "^'SiTur- Burpee's Seeds ASTERS. Setd or Plants. Any variety. Any ' PHIL3DELPH 13 DAmiAs! All ben cut flower novelties and BIuc list of Wholesale PHces mailed ro^^ge^ppS' '"''"'"' °' •">''""'"=<' *='<' only to those who plant few profit. GLADIOLUS. Get our prices on fine, plump. : ^rlte them you read this advt. In the E--:chnnge round bulblet grown blooming stock, planting stock and bulblets. Special on Americas. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS, ^-?-'^^^''- will belp all aroand if yon meutloi IND. Spring Trade Number NEXT WEEK 664 The Florists' Exchange 98 Chambers St. BURNETT BROTHERS New York City g>w% m C^C^ GLPPn H/ll Y^TI IDPCl ^^^ "^^' meadows and UIC/4L99 C9L.L.Lr [▼11^ 1 UKE.^ permanent pastures Headquarters FOR LAWN Grass Seed FOR ALL SITUATIONS fertilizers. Insecticides AND Spraying Apparatus Our Permanent Pasture, Hay and Meadow Mixtures are composed of varieties of grasses best adapted for producing an abundant and nutritious food supply for stock. Our formulas are arranged with great care and the mixtures are made to suit the exact location and condition of soil. etc.. for which they are needed. Nothing but the best recleaned seeds are used, consequently it does not take 20 large a quantity per acre as that generally used when poor quality mixtures are sown. We recommend three bushels to one acre, which may be sown either in the Spring or Fall, with an additional ten pounds of Mixed Clovers sown early in the Spring. When ordering please state whether for high, dry, medium, wet or heaw soil. PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE. For high and drj' soil. Per bus. of 18 lbs S4 00 PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE. For wet soU. Per bus. of 18 lbs 4.00 PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE. For medium soU. Per bus. of 15 lbs 3.00 MEADOW MIXTURE. Made up specially for any soil or location. Per bus. of 18 lbs 4.00 BURNETT'S SPECIAL MIXTURE. For rough ground, woodlands, etc. Per bus. of 14 lbs 2.50 A Complete Line KEPT OF ALL LAWN REQUISITES VEGETABLE AND flower Seeds OF Best and Choicest Strains ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE ON REQUEST Price Reduction The strenuous weather of February completely disarranged our plans, and now everything comes at once. Two lots of plants ready to go out and another lot ready to go in. We shall give you the benefit of a reduction in price to quickly make room. Our plants are branched and stocky, and were never better. The price is only If potted on and pinched they will make you a leader for Spring sales. Potted i or 4-inch pots and set on the back side of Carnation benches will yield a surprismg profit. While you can get fine plants at a small price, make room somewhere. No other plant will do the amount of business in so short a time as our SILVER PINH SEEDLING Every shoot of the 40 c !ure your plants. Now is the time to sc 50 that it throws is a flower spike, same money for our SEEDLING Snap plants u cost of production. This is not theory, but a ph 3 for S2.50; 7 for S5.00. All orders cash. Free ( three months, and at one-tenth the in fact. Pure seed at Si .00 per pkt.; iitural dii G. S. RAMSBURG ^o-^^^^^o'*™. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Excbange Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Caaei o< 1000, tI6.00 LII^IUM GiGANTEUMS r/f-lnch. 300 per caae, M8.00 S/lO-lnch, 225 per caee, »3«.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE ® CO., Inc. HORTICIXTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK 1 ron read tbli advt. In the Bxcbaoce superintending tlie decorating of this commanding boulevard. Mr. Teas haa successfully completed several large con- tracts of this kind about the city, and hi? work is always of the most modem and pleasing character. A census of the coming Strawberry crop in the vicinity of Houston promises it to be the finest and largest for m ytars. The commission men who have an interest in handling the berries port that there will be at least 150 c loads, in crates, for the Northern mar- kets, and that the berries in quality will be the finest ever produced. Already the crop is providing enough for local mar- kets, and in two or three weeks Northern carload shipments will begin. The re- turns on Strawberries have always been most profitable, sometimes netting sev- eral hundred dollars per acre. Hozne-Groxini Stock All florists are looking toward stock for Easter supply, with the idea of growing in their own houses as much possible so that orders for Lilies and other stock to outside markets will be small. Home grown stuff, from indica- tions at present, will come in just at Easter time, and a most profitable trade is expected. S. J. Mitchell. ba.skets of Boston and other ferns, and every show case throughout the entire building was decorated with vases of Eoses, Carnations or pots of Dutch Hya- cinths. A splendid orchestra was in at- tendance, and several hundred employees of the store were engaged in entertaining the throngs of visitors. Houston's largest addition, has under- taken to beautify the boulevard, nearly three miles long, that runs through the | center of the city. Edward Teas in this work has a very large contract in sup- plying all manner of shrubbery and of Columbia, S. C. Bad 'Weather February and March stand precedented for bad weather, which has seriously interfered with nearly every kind of business. A great deal of si and rain, with intense cold and wind, have prevailed. The recent wind storm, accompanied by low thermometer, did considerable damage to Rose Hill Gri houses, cutting short an abundant crop of Carnations and breaking considerable glass. Greenhouses in the South are not adequately heated for such weather. Foliage generally, on the non-deciduous trees, has been injured. Jas. L. Caebeey. Rock Hill, S. C. Spring Trade Number Next Week arch 21, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange ees h Kut In Kannas KINO HUMBERT $1.75 per lOO, $15.00 per lOOO '•ed in fair proportion, otherwise, ordered alone price as below When other varieties i I Oll^nT OT^Dl/ Occasionally you hear a " KNOCK " regarding our Cannas, but when you trace and run it down, you will find that the " hammer is out " from the fellow who has Cannas to sell. During the past ten years we have sold over 5,000,000 Cannas, and our trade for lis stock, increasing every year, doesn't look as if our Cannas were poor or untrue, does it? This year our growing stock was inspected by Mr. Boddington personally. No, we don't grow them ourselves in New 'ork City ; they are contracted and grown for us by — (to be continued in our next). Also we were the first to popularize the Canna and to put King Humbert within the reach of all. We put the "Can" in annas and we are going to keep it there. Red-Flowering, Green Foliage vigorous-growing vanety, attaining )UISIANA „. „ „ .. „ f feet, producing a dense mass of glossy green foliage and a lowers, often measuring 7 inches (le.OOper 1000. BOUVlER. 5 feet. Dark loi., »1.75 per 100, J15.00 per 1000. ACK PRINCE. Intense, dark, ^ „, ;rows strong and erect, 3 to 4 feet; 6ne, dark red Items, and Jeep green leaves edged with Its. per doz., »2.25 per 100, 820.00 per lARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. Bright 1000. JKE OF MARLBORO. 4K feet. Dark i5 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100, SIS.OO per lOOO. D. EISELE. Brilliant vermilion scarlet. 5 feet. 10 cts. per doz., S2.75 per 100. S25.00 per 1000. a>RESS. Color scarlet crimson; the clusters are arge and compact; foliage green. Dwarf habits. 2 to 2K feet. 40 cts. per doz., SS2.75 per 100. $25.00 lESIDENT CLEVELAND. Fine, large He ---■- bright orange scarlet .-very ' ~ -I. $1 GLADIATOR. The flo with crim per 1000. GLADIO-FLORA. JEAN TISSOT. vermihon, witl $2.00 per 100, $17750 per 1000. r doz., $2.00 i teet. 35 cts. per lES. McKINLE\ Dwarf habit, growing on! )er 100, $20.00 per 1000 lES. MEYER. A glori gorgeous effect; bronzy foliage, 4 feet per 1000. woducin LLAR OF FIRE. tigh; flowers bright The White and Cream Shades Make I, Gold-Ed^ed, Spotted and Yellow Cani per doz, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. One of the brightest: color an iright orange shadings. 5 feet. lion, with gold border. 35 cts. Pink Flowering Cannas PATRY. Flowers of delicate rose pink, standing well above the foliage. 4J^ feet. 30 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. LLE. BERAT. 4H feet. Rose carmine. 30 cts. per doz , H.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering Cannas THE BEST BRONZE CANNA .NG HUMBERT. In this grand Canna we have a combi of the highest type of flower with the finest Sowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, \ produced in heai b, $25.00 per 1000. : growth of dark narrowly edged with bright gold. foUage almost as dark as Black Beauty. 50 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. WIDHARUM. 3Hfee S2.25 per 100, $20.00 pel JANDALE. 4 feet. Currant red. 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100,1820.00 per 1000. i;ONARD VAUGHAN. 4J4 feet. Bright scarlet. $3.75 per 100, 835.00 per 1000. USAFOLIA. This is one of the finest foliaged Cannas, with of a dark green bronze tinged color, the edges of the leaves being 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. JBUSTA. Height 6 to 8 feet, with immense foliage. 35 cts. per doi lENANDOAH. A splendid, bronze-leaved variety; large, salmon R. $2.25 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 5M ft per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 3"^ feet. A grand Canna, with a di^ tmct golden belt around each petal, the center brilliant oranir^ scarlet, with crimson tones. 40 cts. per doz., $2.75 Der ]m $25.00 per 1000. • ♦ o per zoo PREMIER. Crimson red. bordered yellow. 2H feet. 35 -f. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. " Yellow Shades FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 5 feet. YeUow, spotted crimson. 40 cts. per doz.. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per lOOO. RICHARD WALLACE. In color it is a pleasing canary yellow with exceptionally large flowers, which are carried wdl above the green foliage in upright, well branched trusses. 4i4 feet 30 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000. Orange Shades WYOMING. . Might be called King of the Giants, for it is one of the most majestic, with the double attraction of having a luxuriant growth of rich purple foliage. Alxjve this are borne great plumes of massive orange-colored blossoms, true Orchid-shaped, with nded petals. Height 7 feet. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 Orchid-flowering Cannas AUSTRIA. $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1 INDIANA. 3 to 4 feet high; above this the flower spikes shoot up to a height of 6^eet, each one bearing fine, big clusters of Orchid- "" ' is a glistening, golden orange, daintily [th red. Smgle blossoms are often 7 inches ts. per doz., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. feet. Green foliage. Red, bordered yellow. 30 $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Newer Cannas Rich scarlet crimson; of large size. 4 feet. 35 cts. per doz., 82.25 per 100. 820.00 per 1000. GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. Rich, deep d edge of flower marbled with golden 1000. reduced L I be " cleated *' together and shipped a WILLIAM SAUNDERS. A gorgeous bronze-leaved variety. The flowers a often measuring 5 inches across, of remarkable substance, and f " across. 3^ feet. 60 cts. per doz., $4.75 per 100, $45.00 per : kl We are the largest handlers of Cannas In the world. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with any house in the Canna 1 Our Cannas are true to name — two and three and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 in a bos. T\ sold at thousand rate; it is cheaper for you to buy a bos of 250 than 200 at 100 rate. Write for^spedal prices on quantities. If any Cannas are not found here, it may be underatood that they are superseded by the foregoing. If selection is left to us we nlll substitute or send only the best for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our cannas, ONLY-WINTERSOIN'S SEED STORE, 166 N. WaDasli Ave., CHIcago Seedsman ^"^^ ^«** "^*'' s*-^*** \RTHUR T. BODDINGTON, NEW YORK CITY mnMnHnMnHnMnH0MnMnMn«i:r«n«t(MnMnMn«n«nHnMnHnMnMn«nHnHnHn ~" la Ai»— Uentlon Bx<±aiise eee The Florists' Exchange Have You This Book on Your Desk? If not, you haven't been fair business. to either yourself or your Burpee^s Annual is the leading American Seed Catalog, the Silent Salesman of The House of Burpee, and is the Plain Truth About Seeds That Grow. It will be found to contain more infor- mation' of genuine value to the planter, — professional or amateur,— than is found in any other book of its kind. Burpee^s Seeds Grow! Extraordinary care and the Methods of The House of Burpee make it possible for us to maintain the truthfulness of this slogan. Fordhook Farms America's greatest trial grounds, must pass judgment and place the Stamp of Approval on all varieties of seed offered for sale even before they are packed. Florists and Market Gardeners should write for our BLUE LIST. This is our Wholesale Price List for those who plant for profit. The Business of Market Growing does not warrant the use of seeds of unknown quality any more than the use of haphazard methods. We will gladly mail both our ANNUAL, which is a descriptive catalog, and our BLUE LIST, which contains the right prices for florists and market gardeners. Our Blue List contains the whole list of desirable florists' seeds. Burpee's Flower Seeds for Florists At Fordhook Farms Gn Pennnsylvania), Sunny brook Farm (in New Jersey), and our Flora- dale Farm (in California) we are growing acres of flower seeds, especially those varieties that do best in the different localities. Other flower seeds are produced on contract by careful growers both at home and abroad, — subject to personal inspection. The same care is used in testing and proving the excellence of our flower seeds that has made Burpee's vegetable seeds famous. Superior quality cannot be secured from any source. Write to-day, — "Lest you forget." A postcard will bring both these books W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO. (Renowned for Sweet Peas) ^^^m BURPEE BUILDINGS, f Quality" PHILADELPHIA The Florists' Exchange 667 Visitors to the International Flower Show The MacNiff Horticultural Company Extend to you a cordial invitation to visit our Auction Rooms at 56 VESEY STREET OUR AUCTION SALES OF Rose Bushes, RKododendrons, Evergreens, Etc. ARE NOW IN FULL SWING Salesdays, every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March until the end of June, and from September to the end of December SALES START AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. M. SEND FOR AUCTION CATALOGUE The MacNiff Horticultural Company FIFTY-SIX VESEY STREET, NEW YORK New Orleans, La. The approach of St. Patrick's Day en- ivened an otherwise slow Lenten mar- set- Green is featured in the window lecorations everywhere. Charles Eble is causing the eyes of Irishmen to water by 1 display of small Shamrock plants and ill of the other florists have green Car- lations and Roses, artificially colored, of ;ourse, to entice Erin to open its ex- iequer strings. Shamrock plants are selling as low as 25c., while green Car- aations are bringing $2 a dozen on the iverage, although some deeply colored mes are selling as high as $3. Advance orders for banquet decorations and nu- merous Irishmen eyeing windows with lungry eyes indicate that on Tuesday Brin would go "broke" at the florists. Easter Lilies have made their appear- mce in the local market in large quan- tities. They are for the most part home flowers and are selling at $3 a dozen, irid going pretty fast. Conspicuous among novelties displayed this week were several blooming plants jf the Dendrobium album, the Bridal )rchid from Japan, a rare plant. It was shown in the window of The Or- chid store, and was grown at its nursery. [t is a beautiful plant. The recent freeze and the following :old weather which is still prevalent, has ione much to stunt plants in private gardens, besides playing havoc with Sweet Peas at nurseries. As a result, market gardeners are reaping a harvest, rhey have already put on sale Rose cut- tings for Spring planting and perennials. Q. J. Virgin was selling small Rose plants the past week at four for 2.5c. A harmonious complement to a florist's shop is an attractive fruit vendor's dis- olav as evidenced by the success, of M. Cook's Son. H. W. B. White Marsh, Md. Among recent visitors to R. Vincent, Tr. & Sons Co. were R. T. Brown of Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, N. T., md Edwin J. Fancourt of S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co. of Philadelphia. These two lentlemen also called on Chas. Akehurst K Son to inspect their new Carnation Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst. Drake's Satisfactory Tomato Seed In which quality, superiority of our Strains, and very moderare prices are leading features A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU 02. Jilb Spatk'8 Earllana $0.12 $0.4! Chalk's Early Jewel.. .12 .41 Livingston's Globe.. Llvlnftston's Perfec- Goldcn Queen.. Fordhook First.. Early Detroit... Trophy ALL BY MAIL POSTPAID. ONION SETS. White and yeUow. Write for quotation n your reqiiiremente for March delivery. Seedsman CHESTER, NEW JERSEY J. AUG. DRAKE, Thomas J. Grey Co. A.'F.'Braney J. P. A. Guerineau Peter M. Miller Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 SoDth Market Street. - Boston. Mass. • Let us quote you our .-, wholesale prices on e5 FIRST CLASS^ Vege- table and flower seeds that produce results. WAITER P. STOKES Spring Trade Number Next Week A\— -i- ^^ ^>. ^ ^ ^ J Our own careful selection Aster OeeU fr*"- 'he best Asters X s.4^«.^^.& «^^^^^v«. for catting. For years we have made a specialty of Asters for cutting and Quality is our first consideration. If you want Better Asters, buy our carefully selected seed, grown in Oregon, their natural home. Improved Giant Crego. White, shell pink, rose pink and purple . SO.60' SHO S2.00' $4 00 Smith's Peerless (Late Branching). White and shell pink 60 1,10 2.00 400 Hercules. White only... . 80 1.50 3.00 6.00 Improved Rochester. ' Pink 45 .80 1.60 3 00 Daybreak. Delicate pink 30 .55 1 QO 200 Purity. Snow white .30 .55 1.00 2"00 Hohenzollern. White, rosy lilac and azure blue .30 .56 1.00 2 00 Superb Late Branching. White, shell pink, deep rose, azure blue, purple and lavender 20 .30 .50 1.00 Please send cash with order. Herbcrt £ Flcishauer, Aster Specialists Ask for descriptive cffcuiar. McMmnville, Oregon 668 The Florists' Exchange ,99 Superb Quality Flower Seeds For Florists «9 yean of satisfactory nrvicc and as a mart of true ''SUPERB QUALITY" Write for our Trade List No, describes evefrything for tlie Florist. AGBRATUM— Dwarf Blue Mexican Blue, WUte, each Tlie Very Best ii everytiiing that we offer. We have reserved one for you. to get it. It ALYSSUM- ■ UttleGem, dwarf white, oz. 30c.. Kc Sweet, white, oz. 16c Ji I ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon), Giant- Mixed, oi. 40c. 1 for 20c; 1000 for 90c. ASPARAGUS loSTSa for 40c.; 1000 for J3.00. • ASTERS. We assert that no one can iiave a superior stock - for description of novelties. isevelt. A splendid new variety. Trade plct. 25c H oz- 60c Grefto Asters. Magnificent late cutting Asters. Rose, Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 30c„ M oi. 40c. Rose Kln£. Enormous quilled flowers, fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 35c., H oz. 40c. ^^let Kln^ Identical with the above, except in cobr. which is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25e., Mor.40c. Vick's Mikado. A latse, graceful Bower for cut- ting. Pink, wiiite and rose, each, trade pkt. 35c H oz. 46c. LAvender Gem. A plendid early pure lavender, no yellow centers, very popular with florists. Tradepkt. 36c.. M oz. 50c. \ fine, early. long-stemmed, pure le pkt. 35c a oz. SOc Mixed. U oz. 35c., I oz. tl.26. fine pmk flower for cutting. ^ H Trade pk Snowdrift. Tloc.' White flowers similar to above. Branchlne, Late — Flowers large, double, on lo White, Flesh! Pink, each. etc All uniformly, trade pkt. 25c CANDrrUFT— Little Prince, dwarf, large flowered. The atwve is only a partial list of >ar various catalogues for desd' CELOSIA— Empress, Semi-dwarl W oz. SO 20 Ostrich Feather, Miiei TaU. H oz. .10 Ostrich Feather, Miied, Dwarf .Hoz. .20 CENTAUREA— Gymnocarpa }i oz. .IS Imperlalis, Mized, fine for cutting. >i oz. .10 Margaret, White, fine for cutting . . . jj oz. .16 CINERARIA Maritlma, Tr. pkt. lOc, oz. JiS COLEUS, Finest Hybrids— Miied, trade pkt .35 DRACAENA Indlvlsa. Trade pkt. lOc. oz. .46 IPQMOEA Grandlflora (Moonflower)..ox. .40 LOBELIA— Elinus Spedosa, Deep Blue, trailing va- Jioz. Crystal Palace Compacta, MIGNONETTE (Eztra Select)— PETUNIA— Double Giant Flowered Grandlflora and Fringed, MUed 1000 seeds Giant Ruffled trade pkt. SinCle, large flowered. Fringed.. trade pkt. Giants of Callfomla.: tradepkt. Rosy Mom, Rosy pink, white throat Single Striped and Blotched Qn. SALVIA— Splendena. Trade pkt. 26c 01. Clara Bedman trade pkt. 36c., H 01. " ..trade pkt. 60e.,k 01. SMILAX STOCKS— Dwarf Laree Week»,Mized H o^ M Brampton H oz. .38 Giant Perfection Ten Week*. Mixed. . Hoz. JO irhite Max. .36 Ten Week>(sep^^u^'^n)°. '.!!.' !!{<«! isi THUNBERGIA 01. .40 TORENIA Poumleri trade pkt. ISc. K oz. .60 BalUont trade pkt. 26c, M ox. M VERBENA (Mammoth Floweeed)— Blue uid Purple Shades....}^ 01. 3&C ex. 1.00 Scariet Xoz.40coi. U» White )Jo«.36co«. LOO Mixed ^oi30cox. .T« •SUPERB QUALITY" seeds selected for Florists. See TheStorrs 6; Harrison Co./^'S^""' Rftglprocity — Saw It to the Hxehtnge Buxton's Killamey Pink Snapdragon For want of room we offer to the trade our unsurpassed strain of light pink Snapdragon, not only in Plants, but also in good, strong, weU-Rooted Cuttings. Strong Plants, from pots, $35.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings, $18.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. We guarantee this strain the equal of any for production, color, stem, and all other quaHfications of a first-class Snapdragon. G. E. BUXTON Nashua, N. H. Louisville, Ky. Funeral work continues to keep most of the florists busy, the weather of the past few weeks, with snow, rain and cold, being prolific of such ailments as pneumonia and grippe, resulting fatally in many cases. Stock is in good shape, however, and there has been no lack of flowers for use in designs or for other purposes. The New Nanz & Neuner Co. handled a good volume of funeral business last week, including a big blanket for M. E. Hoffler, of La Grange, Ky., made of Lilies, Roses and Sweet Peas. Plants are also selling well, Cyclamens being especially popular. Rebuilding work is again in progress at the company's greenhouses. Nine houses have been completed, and work on two more is starting. Business has been active in all lines at the William Walker shop, and a four- drawer Macey filing cabinet, recently added to the oflSce equipment indicates the volume of matters taken care of by Miss Edith Walker, in charge of the downtown business. August Baumer notes the excellent condition of stocks everywhere. Two blankets, among other funeral work, were handled by the Baumer shop last week. The next meeting of the Kentucky So- ciety of Florists will be held on April 1 Gladiolus Bulbs 10.000 lots \H to IH inch diameter 4500 Mrs. Francis King Scarlet 3000 Augusta • - - White 2500 America - - - ■ Pink All flowering and earljr blooming. Make first planting of 1000 at once in open ground, in light, warm soil. Plant 1000 more every ten days till June 1st. You will have splendid flowers for your trade from July untU October. These flowers will not cost you over 15 cents per dozen and should nearly average 40 cents per dozen. Don't Miss The Chance The whole 10 thousand Bulbs - $90.00 5 thousand Bulbs for 47.50 Order Now — we can ship Now CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork — .-VU Fool's Day — although Secretary August Baumer declares that there is no special significance in that fact. Two days of last week were among the busiest for some time at the Jacob Schulz "Flower Shop," as Mr. Schulz donated to the Y. W. C. A. building fund, for which a vigorous campaign has been waged for the past two weeks, all of his profits from his business on those days. C. B. Thompson & Co. made a success- ful sale of small fiower holders last week, the window being filled with them, sell- ing at 25c. each, while higher-priced goods were also featured. Mrs. M. D. Reimers has found her big window highly satisfactory by reason of the amount of goods which can be dis- played. F. Walker & Co. report a fair busi- ness and noted an early demand for Shamrock plants. Henry Fuchs has added a stenographer to his force. Miss Agnes Mueller, a sister of Miss Emma Mueller, who has been with him for some time. An especially clever St. Patrick's window attracted a good deal of attention, white and green and gold being the color scheme. W. H. Leeming, a grower at Shively, Ky., was in Louisville last week with quantities of Sweet Peas and other goods of which he has a fine stock. Mr. Leem- ing put up a new house 100ft. by 31ft. last Fall. His place is known now as the Stower's Grove Nursery, and is very conveniently located. G. M. Cohen, representing the Werth- heimer Bros., of New York, was in Louis- ville with his line of chiffons, ribbons and other supplies. C. B. Thompson & Co. handled the floral decorations this week for the formal Spring opening of the Kaufman- Straus store. G. D. C. Washington, D. C. We are having ideal Spring weather and it seems to have stimulated business, as the majority of the stores report im- provement aJl along the line. While there is plenty of stock to go around, there has not been a glut, as the un- usual volume of funeral work has helped to clean things up. There are plenty of out of tow^ fakers with out of town stock, especially Violets. There is some talk of taking up this matter among the local men. At this writing it is hard to say whether any action will materialize. David Bisset, son of Peter Bisset, of the Agricultural Department, met with a painful accident last week and fell and broke his leg. He is getting along as well as can be expected. St. Patrick's Day this year created an unusual demand for green Carnations. Gladiolus Augusta, Dela Mark and White and Light; best florists' mixture, 12- 10, $8.00 per 1000. 1^ up, first size; 1M-13^> second size; 1-1/4, third size. Mrs.FrancisKing, $16.00, $14.00, $12.00 per 1000. Groff's Hybrids, and a good cheap mixture, $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 per 1000. Sizes as above. Cash with order. Rowehl & Granz HICKSVILLE, L ].. N. Y. Give credit wiierecredit -Mention Esehang i Watch for our Trade Ma stamped on every brick of Lamber Pure Culture Mushroom Spai Substitution of cheaper grades thus easily exposed. Fresh samj brick, with illustrated book, mail „.,---^''^>-~^ postpaid by manufacturers up "^-^'Z^-^ receipt of 40 cents in postage. rra^M.rfc ,/W^'CAN SPAWN CO.^ Give credit wherecredit Is due — ITentionEscbaaj Pansies for Easter E. B. JENNINGS, Grower of the Finest Pans Lock Box 254 SOUTHPORT. CONN Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Esebauj Spring Trade Number Next Week The Florists' Exchange 669 "Bucks' Tresco'' TOMATO The Sensational Cropper WHEN we exhibited this before the R. H. S. on August 26th last, "ALL THE WORLD WONDERED" at the gigantic trusses and the beauti- ful quality of the fruit. When you can gather from 60 to 100 fruits, such as those in our illustration FROM A SINGLE TRUSS, and can depend up- on 4 to 6 such trusses on every plant, it leaves nothing more to be desired. The Gardening Papers described it as "ABNORMAL!" "PHENOMENAL!" " WONDERFUL! " " SENSATIONAL! " and the world's keenest growers are planting it now in thousands. ITS POINTS ARE. Huge Trusses weighing 7 lbs. and upward. Ideal Fruit Tremendous Crops 30 lbs. per plant and upward. Delicious Flavor 8 to the lb. "All the Heart Can Desire." Seeds in Raiser's Sealed Pkts., $1.50 and 75c. each A typical truss ol •' Bucks' Tresoo," weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. BUCKS NURSERY IPSWICH. ENfiUND around if yon mentlop the Eschange jredit is due — Mention Exchange Mse sold readily at 10c. each all over e city. Chas. M. Wernig of York, Pa., was in wn this week taking orders for Ms «nal strain of Primulas. He reports very good business. Jlr. Gaul, superintendent of the S. S. nincck-Meelian Co., who has been laid f for the past two weeks with neuralgia, about agadn. E. C. Mayberry, manager of the Du- mt Flower Shop, is having some very tractive windows and reports business lod. W. W. Evans of Hamilton, Va., IS in town this week and says he is ving wonderful success with the Helen i& Carnation. The visitors were Sydney Bayersdorfer id Bob Shock of Philadelphia. Will cKissick. manager for the Leo Niesson ).. of Baltimore, was also over. Wm. P. Gude has taken a trip to >ston. O. A. C. O. dT Baltimore, Md. Iieap Flowrers Business last week was good long the retailers, especially for the reet boys. Prom the opinion of the ihlic the latter will not find business re, for many people invested In their eap stock and were disappointed. Car- itions were offered at 25c. a dozen, eluding Asparagus ; Roses same price ; iolets, 25c. a bunch ; Sweet Peas, 10c. bunch. Thousands of cut flowers were en on the streets, and last Sunday, ing a Summer day, the public displayed imerous flowers. The local wholesale luses stocked heavily except of white irnations. Louis Struntz, Westport, Md., is re- vering from being poisoned while han- ing Primroses. He has a promising lot bulbous stock for Easter. John P. Willheim, Gardenville, has an tra fine lot of Azaleas and is dispos- g of his bulbous stock nicely. Walter Seibrecht & Co.. Park ave. id Mulberry St., had on sale this week me extra fine orchids and some choice illas. Business has been steady. St. Patrick's Day came in in the same i way, with many parties, balls and en- rtainments and a fairly good call for cut flowers. Green Carnations were in good demand, and were worn on the streets. This was a good week for funeral orders. Asparagus was a premium this week ; anything that looked like Asparagus was quickly bought up ; little branches of strings sold for 40c. It seems as though all kinds of stock could be had except white Carnations and Asparagus. J. L. T. Virginia Notes Lynchburg The many modern florists' shops bear mute witness of the flower buying pro- clivity of the population of this old Vir- ginia City and while there is consider- able rivalry among the florists such rivalry is conducted along strictly fair and legitimate business lines, and is not of the cut price variety. H. R. Brown reports that his Easter stock is coming along nicely, and that he has some specially fine Carnations and Miss McCarron reports business good, particularly in the funeral line. J. J. Fallon is away on a short trip, but is expected home in a day or two. A. Broscb is exceedingly well pleased with business at his new store. The Central Floral Co., which erected some new greenhouses last Fall, has opened a store under the Academy Thea- ter and reports business better than it expected. Norfolk Business here since the 1st of Jan. has been unusually brisk, numerous society events and entertainments and lots of funeral work being responsible. Wm. J. Newton is well pleased with business since occupying his new store, although alterations are not quite com- pleted yet. A handsome new Hill re- frigerator has just recently been installed and a very elaborate show ease covering one side of the wall is in course of con- struction. The Newton Floral Co. report a very satisfactory increase in business. Everything that is new and uptodate is the motto at the establishment of Miss L. A. Blick. Newport News H. S. Vansant, the only florist here, reports business about normal in spite of the recent bad weather. Considerable glass was broken during the last storm, but the damage to stock was very slight. Staunton Although John Fallon usually gets the lion's share of all funeral work in this city, the former home of our president, there was one large funeral held here last Saturday at which he did not have a single flower. It was a funeral without flowers and very few tears. John Bar- leycorn died here, and was buried on Saturday night, and thirty Stauntonites will have to slake their thirst with aqua pura or go dry in future. Mr. Fallon was non-committal as to whether he was sorry or glad ! J. M. The Snowdrop as a Market Flower The pearly Snowdrops are always eagerly awaited and their first appear- ance is welcomed gladly. From the Horticultural Trade Journal we learn that large quantities are being sold in England by retailers. One florist sent in 24,547 bunches during the week ending Feb. 7, the whole of the blooms coming from Ireland. But the counties of Dor- set and Cambridgeshire, in England, also furnish many Snowdrops. Alas ! in New York and Chicago the snow drops — and keeps down our Snowdrops. The Snow- drops are going over, in England ; the Crocuses are ablaze ; the Squills follow ; and soon the Daffodils will spangle and embellish the landscape. Coming Meetings and Exhibitions urseryme veland, C particulars as to lortnconung c Asuerican Association June 24-26, 1914. merican Seed 1 nual convention June 23-25, 1914 Ango-Amerlcan Exhibition (in which horticuture will be specially well rep- resented), at Shepherd's Bush, London. Eng., May to Oct., 1914. Belfast, Ireland. — N. S. Pea Soc, July 24. Berne, Switzerland. — May 15 to October 16. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, mass. — The exhibitions of the Massachusetts Hort. Soc. wiU be held on the following dates: May exhibi- tion, 16 ana 17; Rhododendron show, June 6 and 7; Paeony show, June IS and 14; Rose and Strawberry exhibi- tion. June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea show, July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition, Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of products of children's gardens; Dahlia and fruit exhibition, Sept. 12 and 13; fruit and vegetable show, Oct. 3 and 4; Chrysanthemum show, Nov. 5, 6, 7 and 8. Iiondon, England. — Gr Spring a elsea, Maj at Holland House, June 30. July 2. Nat. S. P. Soc. at Royal Hort. HaU. July 16. loscow, BUBsia. — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigne may exhibit unde 1915. conditions Satisfied Readers ational Flower Show to be held under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club in the New Grand Central Palace, 46th St & Lexington ave., Mar. 21 to 28, 1914. The Amer. S. P. Soc. will have a section in this show. New Tork, N. T. — The Fall shows of the American Institute wiU be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysan- for sub- We enclose our check for scription. The fact of the matter is we wouldn't get along without The _ Ex- change for twice the price. Business has nearly doubled this year. We en- joyed the 25tb anniversary number and the accounts of the old-timers. — Mitchell Ntjesebt & Flobal Co., Mitchell, S. Dakota. . Swe of Natur Scranton, Pa. — Spring flower show of the Scranton Florists' Club, Mar. 31 and Apr. 1, at Town Hall. Society of American PlorlBts' and Orna- mental Horticnlturlsta, annual conven- tion and meetings at Boston, Mass., in August, 1914. 670 The Florists' Exchange 1 VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS. GRASS SEED FOR LAWNS, TENNIS GROUNDS GOLF COURSES, Etc. If you are interested in Lawns, send for " Turf Production from Seed," mailed free on request. The Mark of quality Send 35c in loose postage stamps for Sutton's 1914 Catalogue, the handsomest publication of its kind. This will be refunded on orders of $5.00 or more. Send for free Bulb List Special Agents in America: Winter, Son&Co. 66 Wall St., New York We sell Sutton's Seeds only. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange I New England States | New Haven, Conn. Trade among the ratailers during the past week has been faii-ly good. Counter business has been above .the average, and the last few fine days have brought out the rSprlimg flowers, and also 'the flower buyers, in large quantities. The Moore C!o., Stephen St., report business good, witlh a plentiful supply of good Easter husiness. running Saturday special sales of Daffo- dils and Violets. At M-unro's Clhapel St. store, every- thing ds on the rush. Mr. Mimro carries a very large assortment of palms, Bay trees and other decorative plants, and this year he has had to make use of every one. We noticed a fine vase of Carna- tion Matchless in the window last week. Meyer's Flower Shop reports that it is getting more than its share of business and is handling some fine Sweet Peas from the Slocombe establishment. The window at this store is always very at- tractive and deserves more than a pass- ing glance. A visit to Joe Sokol's is always worth the time and money, as he grows more plants to the square foot of bench than anyone I have ever seen. We noticed a fine house of SpirEeas Gladstone, and Peach Blossom that will hit Easter just right ; a batch of LUies with the buds turned over and just beginning to show white, etc., etc. I do not amticipate any of ithem will be left on his hands. He will also handle 'Chrysantlhemum cut- tings, and his stock plants are all that can be desired. A fine bench of Begonia Vernon - and Erfordii, raised from cut- tings, in 4in. pots, are a mass of bloom and find a ready sale. Carnations are being cut heavily and have been unusually good' during the Winter. In the upper range he has a fine house of table ferns that, despite a slight frost they got during the cold spell, are as good as ever, wtiile 'a side bench of Adiantum lOroweanum in this house promises to be a money- maker. This genial and hustling florist is planning to have another automobile before the Spring rush, and to all ap- pearances there will be plenty for it to do. James Bruce, Kensington St., we found in his oflice dilaiting on (the good points of Killarney Queen to a customer. This he assures us is his best Rose, as it flow- ers steadily. In ICarnaJtions 'he grows Enchantress in its several varieties, and although they are carrying a heavy crop, he can never get enough for his retail trade. He has about 5000 Geraniums in 4u2. pots. S. A. Nutt and Robert Laing (an Old Country single) are exceptionally fine. This establishment is the acme of neatness and reminds one of a well kept private place. Poter Muir, Tryon St., is busy prick- ing of Cabbages, Cauliflowers, Toma- toes, Peppers, etc. ; he handles thousands of those pla.nts every year for the local trade, and his bedding stock is also look- ing good. He has also a fine lot of Hy- drangea Hortensis in tubs that he in- tends to make use of for decorajtion. W. S. Hartford, Conn. St. Patrick's Day was a good one for anythSng green, and white Carnations, TulJ'ps, and white Roses were used for the ma'terial. The green Roses certainly were good sellers. Up to 3 o'clock Coombs of Main st. had sold 800 green Carnations, and also Shamrocks and other novelties. John B. Coombs of West Hartford has left the St. Francis Hospital, aind is at his home. While it will be a long time before he will be well, he is making rapid strides towards recovery. The clean life that he has led: stands him now in good John Coom^bs of M'ain st. is again con- fined to his bed with a severe cold, and as he has not been very well this past season, he has to take pretty good care of himself. It is thought that he will be well enough to go to the flower show in New York, but if not the firm will be represeinted by his son, Joseph F. Coombs. ITDITIUlf IDl fQ Hardy Persian Foxtail Lilies. Some U'iVlLlflV/lVxyO choice pink and bronze hybrids. ■n to 400 species and varieties, including the choicest col- Ii^l'3 lected forms and hybrids gathered together by the late Sir Michel Foster. I II |irC Martagon dalmaticum, Cattaniae, Szovitzian- i^iL^lMu^ um, Hansoni, croceum davuricum luteum, etc. Our Davison hybrids have no equals and carry awards wherever shown. HERBACEOUS PLANTS, ALPINES, SHRUBS, and all classes of HARDY PLANTS Lists post free R. WALLACE & CO., ""^^^E''- MONTBRETIAS ZEESTRATEN'S GLADIOLUS At following prices, F. O. B. Stoughton, freight and duty paid Per 1000 America S7.75 Augusta 8.00 Francis King 10.00 Glory of Holland 60.00 Halley 25.25 Hulot 13.60 Pink Beauty 7.75 Princeps. 16.00 ALL FIRST SIZE BULBS ady Jot immediate shipment by An Per 100 Europa $16.75 Electra 16.25 Pendleton 23.75 Peace 7.25 Perfection 28.50 Panama 8.50 Niagara 7.25 F. Stock • SWETT & SON. RepTesenttuives Stoughton, Mass. -TO THE TRADE - HENRY METTE, Quediitlnirg, Germany (EsMbUalitd in 1787) lie very Urgeat scale of all CHOICE VEGETAIH.E, FLOWER and EARM S£EDS Larkspurs, riea etc. Catalog HENRY IV tiulSl'?? ansies. Petunias, Phlox, PrimuJ . Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinn ith order. All ieeds offered are grown under my personal supervision my own vasi to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. grounds, and are 1 also grow largely De Graaff Bros. Ltd. LeMen, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips [ris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application . help all aroand if yoa mention tbe Schortinghuis&DeJongi BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Growers of AZALEAS BOXWOOD CLEMATI CONIFERS MAGNOLIAS PEONIES ROSES SHRUBS ETC. Wholesale only Prices on applies NEW YORK ADDRESS % MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone S i Win help all aroand If you mention tbe Erchan. Prizes for Dahlias At the Dahlia Show to be held American Institute, N. T. City. 22-24, the Knight & Strucls Co. off following special prizes. For tin single specimen blooms, one each following "Heatherhome" Dahlias : Francis King, Mrs. Wm. R. Wamc Mrs. Thomas W. Barlow, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. James Grosyenor, Chi- First prize $6, second prize $4. F best twelve long stemmed flowers "Heatherhome" Midsummer Giant mos, assorted colors. First pri/ second prize $2. NoKTHBOEO. Mass. — A. A. Phelj Rose grower for Mark Aitken of Sprin field, Ma.5s., has moved to Northbor where he has purchased twelve acres land and is erecting a dwelling house. I contemplates the erection of a Eo house in the near future. The Florists' Exchange 671 Ready Now for Immediate Delivery 50,000 PHILADELPHIA PINK ROOTED CUTTINGS To keep pace with the demand for this magnificent variety we have put four growers on the job of rooting the cut- tings, and are thus well prepared to fill all orders at short notice. Winner of the Sweepstake Prize, the Silver Cup and the S. A. F. Bronze Medal at the Cleveland Show of the American Carnation Society. Strong Rooted Cuttings Guaranteed $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rate Do not hesitate to invest in the Philadelphia Pink. It is a money maker. S. S. SKIDELSKY (Si, CO. 1218 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Princess Dagmar Without doubt the best crimson Carnation in existence Booking orders now for early Spring delivery. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 A^VARDED At tne massacnusetts Horticultural Society Boston, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club Jan., 1913-Feb., 1913: Report of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show New York, AprU, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carna- tion Society. Prehminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural So- ciety April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show AprU, 1913: First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best Carnations, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club May, 1913: Report of Highest Merit. At the American Institute New York, November, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club Holyoke, Mass., Nov., 1913: Special Prize for 50 best Carna- tions, any variety not dissemi- nated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society Cleveland, Ohio, Nov., 1913: Certificate of Merit and Sweep- stakes for best seedling. Patten & Company "tT'' i due — Mention Exchange Spear & McJIanus of Asylum st. have in very busy the last few ' weeks with aeral and other work. Their window splays have been beautiful and showed i fine class of stock this old fii-m The Bon Ton. Flower Shop has been ing some good work. Last week one ler was for a blanket of Eastei- Lilies. le show wimdow is always filled with I excellent line of fine stock. Geo. G. McClunie of 1S7 Main st. had long the many designs oif the past week othce chair, regulation siije, the seat mposed of Milady Roses, while the ms were of wMte Killameys. The ck was of Uly of the Valley, Easter lies and Sweet Peas. Andrew W. Welch 1ms bought out the »rest of his father, Edw. Welch, in tjhe rist's business on Asylum st. Mrs. elch, who has been in the store, will Jl stay there for awhile and help the y along. Andrew is a very popitlar ung man and has a good following, d we all wish kim luck in his venture. Iw. Welch wUl go into the wholesale d of the business more, and as there an opening for such an establishment these parts, it is a good move. Albert J. Brodrtb of Winsor ave. has me fine Bostons. Last week he used W green Carnations at a large reeep- Atkins, the Carnation man of Burn- ie. Conn., is picking some fine ones, file the stock for Easter will be quite mtiful, so he repocts. Miss Florence Uryden of Wethersfield e. will soon take her annual vacation Atlantic City, N. J. Geo. G. MoClunie. Newport, R. I. Many of the gardeners liere are plan- ag to visit the great International ower Show in New York, among them chard Gardner, Bruce Butterton, An- sw S. Meikle and John T. Allan, who 5 to serve as judges. The Newport Horticultural Society, at last meeting, appointed ex-President iikle to represent it on the committee arrangements for the .August show uch is to be held under the auspices the Garden Club. With a big show of CARNATION CUHINGS '^^ i!S"rr COMMODORE NORTHPORT WHITE WONDER J6.00 6.00 3 00 $50.00 45.00 25 00 BEACON C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co* JOLIET. ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the gichapgn the Garden Association in June, and an- other in August at the height of the season, we have promise of a busy time. Joseph Manda is to manage both shows. For St. Patrick's Day, Shamrocks and green Carnations were in good supply and both items sold well. It was notice- able, however, that marchers in line in the parade wore w'hite Carnations with Asparagus as green, which certainly is a great improvement over green dyed stuff. Free Government seeds appear to be in great demand in this State — in respooase to slips sent out by 'Congress^ man Geo. P. OlShannessy. It appears that some 28,000 requests have already been received. With the, frost almost all out of the ground in the open, the nurserymen are preparing for the 'Spring rush in ship- ping. At the Rhode Island Nurseries (V. A. Vaniceks), a large store house is being built at the West Main road place in Middietown. A. MacL. Wenonah. N. J. — ^The florist business formerly conducted hy Geo. S. Baylies at this place has been sold to A. K, Cor- nelias, who is now in charge. Mr. Cor- nelias hails from Somerville, N. J. 500,000 CARNATIONS ■re ETOwn cool and for < 100 1000 i be sure that orderi placed with 1000 Mri. C. W. Ward PuTowhrte 3.00 26.00 RoMinink 3.00 28.00 I White Wonder I[ 3.00 26.00 I Rosette. Dark pink., per cent, discount when cash accompanies order. O SMITH & QANINETT, = Geneva, IN. Y. CARNATIONS WHITF, ENCHANTRESS, ENCHANTRESS, ROSE PINK ENCHAN- TRESS WHITE PERFECTION, MRS. „. W. WARD $2.50;perll00, $20.00 per 1000 CHICAGO, ILL. 672 The Florists' Exchange ^MjAkehurst in 1915. by S.S.Pennock-MeehanCo ?t»Ai;it-< dye credit where credit Is due — Mention Excbaoge IT WIU PAY YOU TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE NEW CARNATION STRONG Healthy Stock of "GORGEOUS" for Immeddiate ship- ment. SlO.OOperlOO (i GORGEOUS ff FROM POTS after MARCH 28th $12.00 per 100. THIS PRICE TO TRADE ONLY Wauh rts record at Florist Qub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better utiU, GO AND SEE IT GROWING PACIFIC STATES. MARTIN at FORBES CO., Portland. Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS © SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa. PETER FISHER, ElHs, Mass. Prloe— TO TRADE ONLY ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100. $10.00, fiO @ 100 rate ; per 1000, $100.00 No order filled for less than SO cuttings and no discount frnm above price, irrespective of quantity bought. SEND fo deteriptive circular to either of the above firms, and ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. pB'Watch the tguare tpaeet in thia ad. each laeek"^^ Writ, ttem Togrgad thli »4Tt. In th, Bxeliucs ^6— dh SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES "THE loop. THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Wrtte for Price List C THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Self-tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (PATENTED) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA PEERLESS PINK The New Carnadon That Stands First in the Hearts of Conservative Carnation Growers . The Brat Darlc Pinls Carnation, because it produces more Bowers in one season than most varieties do '" ?™. k'^^"''^ '?.^°" °'*°|.n' varieties, PEERLESS more than doubles your profits. Gross between Alvina and Beacon. che^'"'"^""'''" "^^ ^'"''' "'■'"^Slow shade does not turn blue on the edge with age. Always bright and Slem.— Medium thin, wiry, holding the Bowers gracefully. Calyx. — Strong, long, non-bursting, good IdvIiitS? ^ '° ^^''''" ^"" ^°""^' '"''''^ fringed, standing out well and showing the Bower off to rl,- S^51''~ t E'^".*^ ^V" *'"' ■''"1 "Pr'Sli; growth, producing very little grass. Breaks from the base c ' the plant, each shoot making a rapid growth, producmg Bowers in a remarkably short time. One of th best keepers and shippers. We ship it to all parts of the country ; . .° °fc,^f"='5' '^''° '^^"^ PEERLESS PINK in prod. -■ Jan. 1. 2000 plants produced 14,092 blooms. All cuttings guaranteed. $12.00 per Special Discounts on large quantities, Carnation CuttingSioo looo White Enchantress. 2.7S 22.50 salmon Beauty «.00 Beacon 2.78 22.S0 Winona 2.50 20.00 Benora 5.00 45.00 Rosette 2.75 25.00 Yellow Prince 8.00 OUTONIGK GREENHOUSES, OinDNIGK, R. I. J. H. Cusblni.JProp.J^P. 0.,'Anthany, R. I. rkably i ' blooms per plant from Sept. guaranteed. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. ounts on large quantities. CHICACO CARHATIOM CO. >.I PrtnJii. 30 e. Randolph St.Chicae., I ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Strong and healthy Northport and Gloriosa. $30.00 per 1000. White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Victory. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. FIORAL Hill GARDENS (G. f. Neipp, Prop.) CHATHAM, N. J. CARNATIONS r.BORNEilfiMNSC*. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented i9oa 2000 for 81.00 poBtpald I.L.PILLSBURT GALESBURG, ILL. you read this advt. In the Exchange Spring Trade Number NEXT WEEK New England States Providence, R. days and the very good. One local florist remarked that his design business for March was twenty-five per cent ahead of last year's. Carnations are still finding a ready mar- ket, and very few go begging. Tulips are a little scarce. John Goodwin, foreman for the North Burial Grounds greenhouses, after thirty- one years of service, has retired. Mr. Goodwin started to work for Johnston on Rochambeau ave. forty-one years ago. After ten years he accepted a position with the North Burial grounds. John Simpson, formerly of the estate of Sir Henry Pellete of Toronto, Canada, has I filled the vacancy. Sam Kinder of Hope St., Bristol, has purchased the adjoining property and in- tends to build a modern salesroom this coming Summer, which, when complete, will give him excellent room to display his stock. John F. Wood was operated on at the Hope Hospital, Benefit St., on Tuesday, and at last reports was resting comfort- ably. William H. Luther, father of Fred T.nther, died on Sunday. Mr. Luther, Sr.. was one of the city's foremost men. He had been fire - the time of his death was chairman • the police board. BowEES. New Bedford, Mass. A report from all around is that busi- ness is not as good as it should be at this time of the year. Flowers seem plentiful, but prices remain high.' There is plenty of funeral work, which helps a great deal. Visiting H. V. Sowle's greenhouses I found some of the handsomest Carna- tions, extremely well grown, with very large flowers. He certainly has a flne crop, which he soon disposes of. Eobt. Woodhouse has a fine lot of Vio- lets, the plants are literally covered with blossoms, which find a ready market. Prices of Roses remain about the same; Carnations, 3c. to 5c.; Violets, 40c.; Sweet Peas, 50c. to 75c.; Tulips, 2c. to 3c. ; Daffodils, 2c. to 2%c. ; Snap- dragon, 8c. and 4c. ; Callas, 10c. F. R. Poughkeepsie, N. Y L. F. Graham, son of John D. Graham of Little Falls, N. T., has purchased the Geo. Relyea greenhouse property and business at Poughkeepsie, N. T., and has taken possession. Albany, N. Y. Children's GaTdens Business has been very ing to the fine weather. Our seed store also felt the change. The florists hav had Shamrocks in pots and clay pipei while quite a few Carnations colore! L. S. Hawkins, the specialist o agriculture and floriculture of the Stat education department, gave a lecture o "Children's Gardens" also showing cd ored lantern slides of children's gardes in Germany, England, France, and ti United States. In his remarks he sai that from what he had seen last year til Albany gardens compared very favorabl with those of foreign cities and cities i this country. It is estimated that moi than two million children in the Unitfi States will be engaged in gardening tk Summer. This work is under the supe: vision of the women's clubs of the "' and an invitation was sent to fifty more clubs. The auditorium of the edi cation building was crowded to its utmoi capacity with representatives from over New York State and immedi vicinity. It was announced by the chai man of the ladies' committee that children wishing to enter the competitid will have to register their names and i ' dresses and the school they attendei They can buy the seeds during the moni of April to get ready for planting as as the garden making can be done, floral exhibit will be made and awari will be given the first week in Septet ber. Park Superintendent Bander ported be had planted two floral flags ! red, white and blue Hyacinths for tl benefit of the children in Washingtc Park this year. H. G. Eyres, North Pearl st., a number of dinner decoratioi Patrick's Day celebrations at the Hot Ten Eyck. We are sorry to state that John Mon has again gone on the sick list. The Rosery, Steuben St., is making very fine window display. F. A. Danker, Maiden lane made some preparations for St. Patricl Day in the way of Carnations and oth novelties. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange ports quite a busy week and prices ha been good. Manager Thos. Tracy has 1 misfortune of a disfigured lip du slip of the dentist's instrument wh: having his teeth attended to. The New Arkay Florist opened State and So. Pearl st. on Monday, " 16, under the management and propr torship of James Cascarates, who fi merly ran the floral department Kresse Five and Ten Cent Store. Members will notice that at the ne meeting of the Florists' Club on Thn: day, April 2, the growers will send some specimens of cut flowers and pla for exhiibtion ; so don't miss the she L. H. S Buffalo, N. Y. Business Brightens The weather has moderated, a decided improvement in business I been experienced throughout the whole last week. The retail merchants making excellent window displays, the flower buyers are gradually getti into the Easter spirit, at least it was on Friday and Saturday last, as the ds were ideal Spring ones. Blooming plai are excellent, especially Azaleas Lilac, while all bulbous stock in made up artistically in baskets and j dinieres, and the transient buyer cor not help but enter the flower the purchasing_ of something for that The Florists' Exchange 673 ROSES-ROSES-ROSES "The Man Who Buys Cheap Goods to Save Money, is Like the Man Who Stops the Ciocic to Save Time!" We have never tried to be the cheapest house in the trade, in selling plants, but there are no better ROSCS in the country today, Grafted or Own Root, than the plants we are sending out this year. See our samples at the Flower Show, or better still- come to Madison and look them over! KILLARNEY BRILLIANT, PRINCE D'ARENBERG and OPHELIA are the Novelties of the year, at $35.00 per 1 00, $300.00 per 1 000. SHAWYER, KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, AARON WARD, MY MARYLAND, and all the Standards, at $120.00 per 1000. I As Sole Agent for HUGH DICKSCtN, of Belfast, Ireland, we can supply his 1914 List I I of Rose Novelties, grown in our own establishment. Send for list and trade discounts. | "CHRYSANTHEMUMS?" "YES!" Over half a million if you want them ! We carry over five hundred varieties in stock. CHARLES H. TOTTY, ^^T'^ MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES come popular, and a great many times s flower buyers wait for the signs to pear. The long reaction looked for by the lolesaler finally came about at the mid- ? of last week. Weather conditions stifled the sale of a lot of surplus stock lile an exceptional lot of floral work adually cleaned up the market and ve it a new life. The receipts have not ortened in^ the least, except possibly on e or two lines, but it seemed that every rist was busy with either floral work some decoration. The Carnation sup- 7_was good, and a slight advance was •ticeable at the end of the week, Roses e coming on more plentifully with de- ind good. Sales of bulbous stock are ry satisfactory. Lilies are good ; Snap- agon is fine, and has taken well. E. C. B. Syracuse, N. Y. Death, this Winter, has reaped a very avy toll ; in fact, all records are oken. Each week has seen some eminent business or professional man ken. This w-eek it is one of the most ■ominent Presbyterian ministers, con- quently the call for design work is very lavy. Carnations are coming in in better iPPly, and the quality is improving; it ill take several weeks yet to restore OSes to their normal grade. Violets are ore plentiful, but the low price some ik for them curtails the sale. George Cannellos. who keeps a very :at and attractive fruit and flower shop 1 Warren St., has had the unique ex- irience of marrying the same wife twice three years. The first ceremony was jrformed in an Episcopal Church and ! they intend to visit their native coun- y (Greece) the coming Summer, and as arriages there are not considered legal iless performed in the Orthodox Church, was deemed best to have another wed- ng in that church, so they journeyed to ew York and were re-married, one indred guests being at the banquet fol- wing the ceremony. Thomas Knight, president of the night & Struck Co. was calling upon le trade here the past week and re- >rts the sale of Ericas as very heavy and satisfactory. He informed the writer that the firm will not supply de- partment stores believing that they hurt ng and care of the bushes to be under- aken by members of the society. It is 0 be hoped that the plan will, this year, the florists' business. The park commissioners have to give the Rose society ground our parks for a Rose Garden, 1 promised he plant- carried out, as for four years the me promise has been made but failed materialize. It is feared that much damage has been done to Roses and shrubs by the heavy banks of snow. We are threatened with the worst floods in years, owing to the record breaking amount of snow and the sharp thaw that has set in. Many people in the valley have already moved to higher land. H. Y. Oswego, N. Y. Fire N. C. Feeley, who succeeded to the business carried on for some years by Patrick Campbell, met with a very heavy loss, by the burning of his store in the D. L. & W. Building, W. Main St., on the morniny of the 14th. The store was well stocked with plants and flowers for the Saturday trade, all of which was a total loss ; he also carried a large lii of vegetable and flower seeds, which we: ruined. The total amount of loss is not known at present. Mr. Feeley feared one of his policies had lapsed. Much sym- pathy is felt for him in his trouble. H. Y. Upper Montclair, N. J. Ohas. R. Butcher, proprietor of the Magasin de Fleurs, at this place, suffered quite a loss on March 3 last, due to an avalanche of snow sliding down from the roof of am adjoining building on the curved eave of his very fine greenhouse, taking out the glass therefrom and filling the bench just underneath with a great mass of snow. Quite fortunately for Mr. Butcher the weather moderated on that day, so that he was enabled to get the open spaces covered with paper t>efore any of the plants were frozen. The greatest damage to plants was from their being cut by the broken glass and from the ice and snow which had fallen on them. — Morristown, N. J. R. A. Elliott has devoted more space than usual to bedding stock, and has a surplus of Geraniums Double Gen. Grant, thrifty stock, usually scarce at this time. It is a favorite bedder. Mrs. E. a. Holton has had an. excel- lent season, and has some good business in prospect. Situated on the boulevard, she catches for the very best trade and keeps an attractive window. This time it was in green and yellow, Sunburst Rose being the centerpiece. W. M. 674 The Florists' Exchange IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, Give credit where credit 1b doe — Mention Bichaiige Ready foi immediati shipment BROOKLYN, N. Y Prince D'Arenberg er, strong neck, no' cal in color and pro blue. 75c. each. MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. SUNBURST AARON WARD.. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS HELEN TAFT 86.00 SSO. POCOHONTAS 6.00 50. BONFIRE 5.00 40, BENORA.: 5.00 40. ALMA WARD WHITE WONDER WHITE PERFECTION. . . WHITE ENCHANTRESS. , BEACON ENCHANTRESS WASHINGTON FLORISTS' CO., Alexandria, Va. J. LOUIS LOOSE. Pres. The Queen of Flowers-The ROSE MILADY I and SUNBURST. Own root, $13.00 'per 100; S100,00 per 1000. ■MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. Own root, SIO.OO per 100; SQO.OOJper 1000; MY MARYLAND. Own root, S8.00 per 100; S70.00 per 1000. KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR- NEY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and KAISERIN. Own root, S7.00 per 100; Plantsjready for shipping about March 15th. J. L. DILLON, .-. Bloomsburg, Pa. EXTRA CHOICE fi[iD nncFC potfed GROWN nUjLj 4-Inch ON OWN ROOT Planted one-year-old; grown one season in field; dug and potted in fall 1913; win- tered in cool houses ; prime condition to re- spond quickly in pot, bench or field. 250 at 1000 rate; 25 at 100 rate. 10 100 1000 Baltimore Belle, pink Sl.OO S8.00 Bordeaux, red 1.00 9.00 SSO.OO Debutante, pink 1.00 9.00 80.00 Dorothy Perkins, pink 1.20 10.00 90.00 Excelsa, red 1.60 13.00 120.00 Empress of China, pink.. 1.00 8.00 Flower of FairBeld, (Ever- blooming Crimson Rambler). 1.20 10.00 90.00 Graf ZeppeUn, red 1.20 10.00 90.00 Greville, (Seven Sister?), pink. 1.00 8.00 70.00 Lady Gay, pink 1.20 10.00 90.00 Mary Washington, White 1.00 S.OO 70.00 Philadelphia Crimson Ram- bler 1.00 9.00 80.00 Prairie Queen, pink 1.00 8.00 70.00 Russel's Cottage, red 1.00 8.00 70.00 Sweetheart, pink 1.00 8.00 70.00 . Tausendschoen, pink 1.00 9.00 80.00 Tennessee Belle, pink 1.00 S.OO 70.00 Veilchenblau (Blue Rambler) 1.20 10.00 White Dorothy Perkins 1.20 10.00 90.00 Wichuraiana, (Memorial), white 1.00 9.00 80.00 Use of 250 sorts in 2H- and 4-in. pots. *Vrit* for our NVholesale List lOOO W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Headquarters fcr Hardy Perennial! Write for Catalog | Old Town Nurseric; California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berb^ls Thunbergii, Norway Maples and Norvray Spruce. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, lobbinsville Robbinsville,N.J. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES BVERGRBENS VINES and ROSES Scndfo, W. B. WHITTIER ® CO. DEAL FINE STOCK of RHODODENDRONS KAUMIAS and ANDROMEDAS Price LiM FRAMINGHAM. MASS. tG 'CHARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boskoop, Holland ■ V. G. means VERY GOOD; ask for our SURPLUS LIST. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such aa HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland SURPLUS PRIVET AMOOR RIVER NORTH PRIVET 10,000 6-12 in., 810.00 per 1000. S.OOO 12-18 in., S20.00 per 1000. IBOTA PRIVET 3,000 6-1,5 in., light, SIO.OO per 1000. 500 12-18 in., well branclied, $20.00 per 1000. 1,500 18-24'iin., well branclied, S25.00 per 1000. 500 3^ ft., heavy branched, S40.00 per 1000. AMOOR RIVER SOUTH PRIVET 10,000 18-24 in., well branched, S16.00 per 1000. 10,000 2-3 ft., well branched, S20.00 per 1000. 5,000 3-4 ft., heavy branched, S30.00 per 1000. 1,000 California Privet, 3 to Z^i ft., 6 or more branches, $3.00 per 100. SURPLUS CANNAS 10,000 David Harum, 2 or more eyes, S15.00 per 1000. 16,000 Egandale, 2 or more eyes, SI5.00 per 1000. 5.000 Venus, 2 or more eyes, S20.00 per 1000. 5,000 Gladiator, 2 or more eyes, $20.00 per 1000. 14,000 King Humbert, 2 or more eyes, $25.00 per 1000. 260 at lOOO rate. SOUTHSIDE NURSERIES CHESTER, VA. Fred Shoosmith & Bro. ^•"- PflEONIES ) ceweRflTioNSOF * rHECttOICesr.HflRPIEST, LflRftCST flNB nosT SEROT/njL PLANTS OBTf»NflBk£ .,_ GILBfRTH.WlLB „„ Otto tieinecken Horticultural Agency Sole American Representative of: J. Heins Sons, Halstenbek (Gennony) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Nenbert, Wandsbek (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. KeiDioIz, Qnedlinburg (Germany) High Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (HoUand) Wholesale Bulb Grower, Specialty Hyacinths AlM HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, aa AZALEAS, PALMS, ETC. WRITE FOR PRICES EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS and TRANSPLANTS For lining out. Seedlings. $2.25 to $3.50 per 1000. Transplants. 6.00 to 10.00 per 1000, TREE SEEDS The North-fastern fortstry Co. '^^If,!;!,?' Permanent Planting versus Tender Annual Ones f ^ ILL Florists have people come to them in the Spring ask- I Zk I ing for something permanent to plant in the places 1^ ^1 where they have heretofore had tender, annual, bed- l^^^l ding plants. Our illustration shows one such perma- ^ ' nent plantmg in the veranda corner of a house. Ever- greens are used in this planting for all-Winter effect. At the close of May, German Ins entirely change the aspect of the planting with their brilliant flowers. Once installed this planting is permanent. There are innumerable modifications of such a planting: some with* Shrubbery, Evergreens or Perennials, of which there is a multitude to choose from. When your customers want such permanent planting you will find the material in our immense assortment of Hardy Trees and Plants for Every Place and Purpose. Catalogs describing these will be gladly mailed upon request, and to Florists of good standing a Wholesale Price List will be sent. TKe ^Mn. H. Moon Company Nursery Place T^n. MornsviIlcPa, H," 21 South 12th Street PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: Ro Write t3iem you read this t Northern Grown Nursery Stoch We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonable. Wholesale Trade List for tie Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass Give credit where credit Is doe — Mention Exchange ^_^^_^ Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, Evergreens FOR ROCKERIES H.denOuden^Soi Boskoop, Holland Iirch SI, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 677 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN int. J. B. PiLKiNCTON, Portland, Ore.; vice- , Henbt B. Chase, Cbusc. A' president, 1 John Hall, Kocnesier, in. i.; treasurer, rKTsn YouNGERS, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- tion wiU be held in Oeveland. C. June 24 to 26. 1914. istanea saliva, Spaiush or Italian Chestnut (Subject of this week's illustration) )F all the Chestnuts known the native one, Castanea Americana, bears the sweetest flavored nuts, while the Spanish, or Italian, has the largest. Because nuts coming here from Europe are mostly from :s in Spain or Italy, they are called by either one he other of the names, Spanish or Italian. In Penn- ania Spanish Chestnut appears to lead as a nursery 16. s aforesaid, in quality the native one, C. Americana, y far the best; in fact one has to be very hungry are for the other, there is so little sweet taste in them, in size the Spanish leads the American, and with ly persons size is more valued 1 quality, hence it is that lards of the Spanish have been out, to the neglect of our native ■ referred to. 'he European one is native from ithern Europe to China, being r naturalized, in a measure, ire it was once unknown except ;ardens. In growth this Chestnut ers much from our native sort, is not so tall, while being far re spreading. No native tree of Chestnut would make such a ead, with so little height in iportion, as represented in the stration before us, and it fairly resents the growth of this icies. When of the vigorous iwth this one represents, it is lally very fruitful, every little .nch bearing burrs. Altogether i one of ours was such a hand- le one that we were pleased to :e its picture. Phe Japanese species, C. Ja- lica, or C. crenata, as it is now led, makes but a small tree, but nuts are at least as large as se of the Spanish. In flavor y are about the same, is is now generally known, the stnut trees of all kinds are Qg devastated by a fungus ich is supposed to penetrate all punctures or holes in their 'k, killing the tree in a short le. Whole forests, containing lUsands of trees, have been led. What seems singular is it, though aU other trees liable attacks of fungi seem to be controlled by fungicides, re appears no known remedy at this time for the sstnut tree fungus, or at least none has been re- •td to our knowledge. The value of the shrub-like Maples is well known to all planters. Because of their utility the various Japanese forms are en much prominence; so also is the A. Ginnala, a inese and Japanese form of A. tataricum. Acer mala is a particular favorite, possessing shrub-like tracter, comparatively small foliage and beautiful tumn coloring of its leaves. Acer glabrum, the one wish to call attention to now, can well be admitted the same class as the others aforementioned. It is •m Colorado, which guarantees its hardiness. It is laUy but a shrub, attaining to 20ft. at best, and hav- ! small, deeply lobed leaves, the petioles of which are laUy of a bright red. With Autumn, the leaves take a beautiful orange yellow tone, much as Ginnala ;s. It wiU be seen by this that Acer glabrum pos- ses many claims to the consideration of planters, fhere is one mistake sometimes made with Colorado es and shrubs, and that is in considering them as iwing in great dryness. This is not correct. The es and shrubs there are all along mountainsides or ter courses, so that in cultivation with us they may looked on as similar to our own, with the additional ue of being of superior hardiness, ^cer glabrum can be easily raised from seeds, provided y be had as soon as ripe and are not allowed to :ome dry before sowing. Seed dealers on the Pacific ast have been known to supply Acer macrophyUiun ds for A. glabrum, an entirely distinct species, the ds of which are as large as those of the Sycamore iple, while in height the tree grows to 60ft. or more, er glabrum seeds are of about the same size as those of Ginnala, or but little larger. It is best to get the ds direct from Colorado to be safe. „, ^. „ „. There are so few hardy evergreens Planting Hollies rearing bright red berries that the in Groups j^gHy occupies a prominent place with those who look for such trees or shrubs in their plantings. There are quite a number of a deciduous char- acter, with berries that are displayed through the Winter to some degree, but with many of these the lasting character of the berries is not the equal of those of the Holly. There are very few Hollies found in collections as a rule. The reason is that but few nurserymen cultivate the native one, Ilex opaca, and the English species, I. Aquifolium, will not endure the Winters of our colder States. But it is a mistake to think it is only to be recommended for the Southern States. There are specimens of some size about Philadelphia which have ibrum Castanea satlva — Spanish Chestnut, In fruit stood for years, embracing some very severe Winters, and which have not had a leaf hurt. From these ex- amples it is to be inferred that this species would endure the Winters considerably farther North of where they now have proven their hardiness. By turning attention to this, the English Holly, there would be a much better showing of Hollies on the many estates where they are but rarely seen now. Why is it that no attempts appear to be made to grown our own Holly, Ilex opaca? There is no lack of hardiness to be considered in this case, nor is their any reason why our nurseries should not offer it. English nurserymen well understand the propagation of the Holly from seed and their plan cannot be improved on. It is to gather the ripe berries in Winter, mix them with soil, in a box, leave them a year, then sow them, when they sprout at once — and they can offer the young plants by the thousands. An improvement on this method niight be suggested, to take the berries from the box of soil after a month or so had elapsed, washing them free of pulp, then returning them to the box, with fresh soil mixed with them. This is to get rid of the rotten pulp, which would be apt to cause fungus to appear, to the injury of the seeds or the young seedlings expected later. When setting out Hollies, several should be planted near each other, aside from the matter of landscape ef- fect. Though some of them bear perfect flowers, they are nearly all dioecious, hence when a female plant stands alone there will be no berries. When plants are young there is no way to tell their sex, but by setting three or four together some of both may be looked for, though of course the greater the number of plants the greater the chance of success. Another reason for setting several together is that even if a plant is perfect in its flowering, which some are, experience shows that it will bear berries more abundantly when fertilized by other flowers, rather than by those of its own. Unless Hollies are pot grown they should be defoliated when transplanted, and if but few roots are retained a pruning in of the side branches should be done, but the height not lessened. , . . ^ As everyone will understand Climbers Against t,,^^ ^^^^ ^^^tg ^f ^^^^^ ^^_ L.iving Irees poverish the soil surrounding them so that they leave that close to the trunks in poor condition in the end, unless means have been pro- vided for renewing its fertility, it is for this reason that when climbers are desired for the trunks of such trees it is often difficult to get them started, the soil being so barren. This can be remedied partially by placing fertilizers in the soil when the vines (cUmbers) are planted. Another way often adopted is to plant the vines some distance away from the trunk, where the conditions are better, and then lead their shoots underground to the trunks of the trees. Of course, to do this the vines must have some length of stem so that after being planted some feet away and the shoots buried underground there will stiU be some portion of them above ground when the tree is reached. Honeysuckles, Wis- d:arias. Ivies, Ampelopsis and many other climbers can be had with shoots several feet in length, admitting of this method of plant- ing; and to those familiar with the method it is known to be very satisfactory. Nearly aU trees are embellished when climbers are grown to their trunks. Exception must be made to those trees with peculiar bark, such as the several species of Birches with their White, red and yellow bark; and there are many trees with corky bark which should not be covered. Dead trees always detract from the beauty of their surroundings, and their ugli- ness can be changed to objects of pleasure to look on when living vines cover them. Vines do not harm trees by clinging to their bark; they are not parasites, but are simply aided to climb by hold- ing fast to it as they grow. It is only when the leaves of the vines overlap and smother those of the trees that harm is done. n-ii There are a half-dozen or more species -ri-h" f of Pittosporums, nearly all, save P. lODira Tobira, natives of Australia, which comes from Japan. It is of fair hardiness, fitting it for outdoor use in portions of the South where great cold is not met with. A case was reported some years ago of a plant proving hardy at Philadelphia, but this must have been an exceptional case, as this shrub will not endure the ordinary Winters there. It is proof against the cold of such States as Georgia, and even in the warmer parts of Virginia it may be so con- sidered. It is the evergreen nature of this and many other such shrubs that causes their death in severe weather. The leaves are drawing on the resources of the plant, which the roots cannot meet in severe freezings. It would probably be found that were these half hardy evergreen shrubs defoliated on the approach of Winter they would withstand more cold than otherwise. Those of our nurserymen or florists having Southern trade should find it profitable to grow this Pittosporum. It is readily propagated from half ripened wood, in a greenhouse. At one time this evergreen shrub was much grown as a tub plant for lawn decoration in Summer. Its yellowish white flowers come in clusters, and are quite fragrant. There is a variegated form of it which is much admired for its white margined leaves. It has, besides, a more compact habit of growth than the com- mon green form. One of the Australian species, P. undulatum, is also valued as a tub plant for lawns. Its foliage is pretty, and it withstands some cold — the early freezings of Winter do not injure it. In this respect it may be about as hardy as Cordyline Australia, often known as Dracaena indivisa, which endures to about 8 deg. of frost unharmed. 678 The Florists' Exchange Water Lilies NEW PERPETUAL FLOWERING VARIETIES Nelumbiums, Victorias and Sub-Aquatic Plants CHOICE HARDY PERENNIALS Aster St, Eftw-in. Pink. Splendic last year. 2H-'n. _ _ _ , 3-in. pots. SS.OO [ Lythrum Roseum, Perry's Variety. Sliown at Minneoj LythVumWrftatum (Rose Oueen.) (New.) 2,'.5-in. pots, S3.50 per doz. . "" Vinca ^Iino^ Aure:i. C)ur hardy goldin Myrtle, also sho\ra at tl>e Lonvention in Mil , $6.00 p ■ 100. Campamila Persic. Moerlteiml'Glaa'ntea'fl. pi. Beautiful double-flowering Campanula. Fine for cuttins. 3-in. pots, S12.00 per 100. Iris Orientalis. Strong field-growTi plants. 87.00 per 100. Iris Snow Queen. Stronc f.eld-grown plants. S7.00 per 100. Iris Pumila. Strong field-grown plants. SO.OO per 100. i HemerocnlHs Dr. Regal. _ (New.) Strong field-grown plants, SS.OO per 100. ^ g:. W _ Wm. Trickcr, ^Sif Arlington, N. J. HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE A splendid, large white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3,000 fine plants in 2H-in- pots at $5.00 the 100; $45.00 the 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. attractive to anyone who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything from Norsray Spruce to the finer varieties oJ Evergreens, send in your UsU and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. COODSELL, 1905 West Farms Rnd, N. V. Cily SCtlWEDlER'S MAPIE (Purple Norway Maple) 7 to S ft., eitra fine stock. 75c. each. S7.00 per 10. NORW.W MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted, 60c. each, $4.00 per 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to S ft., 60c. each. So.OO per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE IS to IS in., extra fine, $1.00 per 10. S7.00 per 100. 12 to 15 in., extra fine, 75c. per 10, $6.00 per 100. BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM 6 to 7 ft., 1 to IM in. caliper, $3.50 per 10. All kinds of Nursery Stock. JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Ammrau Jnttts The Nursery Trade Journal Oregon Rose Bushes HYDRANGEA OTAKSA HARDY PERENNIALS A Bargain in Large Specimen Trees \ Evergreens 1000 NORWAY SPRUCE, 6 to S ft. high. SOO NORWAY SPRUCE, S to 10 ft. high. 500 KOSTER'S GLAUCA BLUE SPRUCE, 6 to 10 ft. 500MAHONIA AOUIFOLIA, 2 to 3 ft. and almost ns broad. A few ELM TREES, 4 to 6 in. caliper, 25 ft. high. Also CATALPAS, 3 to 6 in. caliper. 500 ARBORVITAE, 6 to 12 ft. 100 ABIES FRASERI, 6 to 10 ft. A FEW HUNDRED RHODODENDRONS, 3 to 4 ft.. Parsons' Hardy. For Full Particulars, write or call on HcMANMON.ef DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleai, Palme, Bays, etc., from Belgium. Beitonla, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, HoUsnd. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. Enelisb Manetti, Japanese Lillet, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three other bruKis. McHUTCHISON&CO.^^^HL'^ig'*^ 17 Murray St., NEW YORK adyt. ! Exchange Spring Trade Number NEXT WEEK Twenty-Seven Farms Devoted to the growing of nursery stock. Largest stock in this country. Write for catalogue. See our advertisement of Feb- ruary 14th, page 365. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N. Write them you r Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Club On Thursday, Mai-cli 12, twenty-one of lis left Lancaster at 4.45 a.m. to visit our brothers in Delaware and Chester Counties. At Coatsville we were joined by Jas. Brown of that city, and when we arrived at our first stop, S. S. Pennock of Philadelphia, having got wind of this trip, and appreciating the company of good fellows, also joined us. Our first stop was at Brandyw.ine Summit, wh«re E. A. Harvey met us with bob sleighs and gave us a delightful trip through drifts of snow 5ft. and 6ft. in depth on both sides of the road, to his greenhouses. The big new Lord & Burnham house was, of course, the first attraction, and this bouse filled with Sweet Peas of the Spen- cer type, is certainly the finest sight to be seen anywhere in the United States today. The stems top 8ft. to 10ft. high and are covered with the finest of long stemmed blossoms. At the time of our visit there were on the vines about 20,000 blooms ready to cut, the cut averaging some 12,000 per day. Mr. Harvey, Sr., and the two junior Harvey's are cer- tainly enthusiastic over this type of Sweet Pea, and deservedly, so. Carnations, Mignonette, Mushrooms and Tomatoes are grown in immense quantities, and in the finest quality ; the tact that they do things is shown by a house of Tomatoes started into nice growth since the famous Monday night, March 1. This house had been filled with Carnations, but the wind took out glass faster than it was possible to get it in, and the house froze up. Now it is as good as new ; the Carnations all out. and Tomatoes in it ready for business. Mrs. Harvey, the mother, entertained us so ro.vally that for the time being we might have thought ourselves guests of honor being entertained on ground made historic in Revolutionary days, instead of a lot of poor Lancaster County flo- At Wm. Swyanes, of Kennet sq., we found houses of Lupins, Larkspurs and Ten-week Stocks, as well as Carnations and Snapdragons. A great many mental notes were made here by those who some- times are just a bit undecided what to plant. At Mr. Palmers we found Carna- tions the sole crop in good shape, and Tomatoes ready to follow them up. This is quite a feature down here — to follow Carnations with Tomatoes as soon as they begin to deteriorate in the Spring. The Hillside construction of Mr. Palm- er's houses was quite an attraction. At Willowdale, E. C. Marshall showed us the finest Carnations in this section ; in fact they would be hard to surpass in any section — clean, vigorous stock down to the ground, and flowers that help to make buyers out of the general public. If we could all have flowers and plants as good as he has them there would be less complaint as to trade. What Chas. B. Herr is to Lancaster County, E. C. Mar- shall is to Chester County. "May their tribe increase," but our Charlie wants to get busy and get him a wife. If he was as slow with his Carnations as he is matrimonially — well, there would not be At 7.30 p.m. we were back in Lancas- ter, a hit tired, but full of wisdom and pity for the fellows who were not with us. The latest trip was to Manheim and the Hostetter's on the 19th. with club meeting in the evening. A. Tkenton, N. J. — The Quality Flower Shop, a new store, opened for business in the Commonwealth Bids., East State and Montgomery sts., on March 6. F. X. Millman, Jr., is manager of the enter- prise. Ornamental Treis From Harrison;' Silver and Norway Maples Planes, Poplars, Oaks and othei deciduous trees; Kosters and Colo- rado Blue Spruce, Firs, Junipers,, in large transplanted sizes. Get our latest Wholesale Book- let, which gives full list, with prices. Harrisons* Nurseri s Box 4.98, Berlin, Ad P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea: Japonica, Lilium Speciosum Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea ii sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE BRECK-ROBINSOI NURSERIES LEXINGTON. MASS BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants Michelsen & C( Naarden, HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conife< Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on application. American address: c/o MAITUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, New tork Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY CcHnpIete assortment in large a.nd small siic Price List now ready The D. Hill Nursery Co., incDui^SETiix SINAPDRAOOIVJS colors, - S20.d0 per 1000. bemi-Uw/irl, 5LM RAMSBURG'S Silver Pink. S4 Separate colors, from pots, at SlJ.c ..Jl . Semi-Dwarf, S2.00 URG'S ! -. _.._ trone. SALVIA From pots. S20.00 per 1 _ _ _ 3-inch. 83.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Fine stock, $2 per 1000. , , , COLEUS. Rooted Cuttmgs of red and yel 86.00. per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR. •.• Lancaster, lUsrch 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 679 Place Order lAt Once for SHIP WHEN READY Craig Quality Stock Craig Specialties are kno-wn all over the country and are in greater demand each year. Having increased our glass area over 100,000 square foet, we are in a position to meet our fast increasing business. Our stock for the Easter and Spring season is superior in quality to any we have ever grown, notwithstanding the high standard we have maintained for years. Any buyer seeking quality will be repaid by inspecting our immense stock at both our Philadelphia and Norwood establish- ments. We extend to all a very cordial invitation to call, feeling assured your visit will be both a pleasure and a profit. If unable to call you may send us your order, large or small, with every confidence that it will have our best attention. We would suggest placing orders as early as possible. TERMS: — Cash with order. Kindly send sufficient to cover the entire bill. We do not make shipments C. O. D. unless remittance has been made on account to guarantee acceptance. This does not apply to regular customers. Remittances: — Remittances should be made by money order or New York drafts. If money is sent, letter should be registered. All prices quoted in this fist are strictly net. Shipping Instructions: — Give your name, post office, county and state, and the name of your nearest express office to which shipment is to be made. Correspondence: — We endeavor to answer all correspondence promptly^, but owing to the pres- sure of business during the Easter rush, we ask that all requests be clearly and concisely stated. Errors: — -Keep a copy of your order. We aim to have our orders cor- rectly filled. Where we are at fault we shall make satisfactory IILIES. Our stock of this grand Easter plant is exceptionally fine this year, and having 25,000 plants, we can positively please the most critical buyer. Plants from with 4 to 10 flowers, 12c. per bloom. Made up pans from 15 to 25 flowers, 12c. per bloom. Plants with less than 4 flowers, 15c. Eer bloom. Cut Lilies, medium, S12 per 100 looms. All plants have been grown moderately RHODODENDRONS. Our stock is large, the plants being exceptionally well budded and shapely, including all the best varieties in all colors. Ea.S1.50. S2. S2.50. S3, S3.50 and S4. Very large plants, ea. S5. $6 and S7.50. HYDRANGEAS. We have the largest and finest stock of Hydrangeas ever offered to the trade at ■ Easter, having 7.500 perfect plants. Ourstockin- cludes over 6,000 of the new French varieties, all of which have proven so valuable to the retailer. The plants have all been gro^vn cool and are well hardened off, insuring satisfaction to the buyer. Hydrangea Otaksa. 6-in.. doz. 36. S9, S12. 315 and J18; 7 and 8-in., ea. S2, S2.50. S3, S3.50 and 54; specimens, ea. S5, S6 and S7.50. AH of the varieties here offered have been tested By us under ordinary conditions as to their adapta- bility to forcing for Easter. All have proven them- selves to be valuable additions. Bouquet Rose, bright pink; Gene de Vibraye, bright rose; La Lorraine, bright pink; Mme. a. Rlberam, bright rose; Mme. E. MoulUere, best white; Mme. Maurice Hamar, bright pink; Mme. Renee Gail- lard, large white; Souv. de Mme. E. Chantard, bnght rose; Radiant, bright pink; Baby Bim- blnet; Mont Rose. 6 and 7-in. pots, from 3 to 15 flowers, doz. S6, $9, Sl2, S15, S18, S24, S30 and $36. April delivery, strong stock of the above varie- 2M-in. April deliu , 2H-in. pots, Hydrangei 00 $8, 1000 S75. ': Radiant, new. Otaltsa, the largest growers of forcing America, We are positive oi the most critical buyers, as th. ' ' : a'l been grown ; Mont Rose, 100 SIO. m m saying we are Roses for Easter in ir stock will please e quality was never :ceptionally fine plants. Orleans (New). The beit of the Baby Ramblers. Colors, bright red and pink, center slightly shaded white, very free flowering. 5 and 6-in. pots, doz. 86 and $9; 7-in. pots, very heavy, made up, doz. stock several years ago at a large figure anc the first time disseminated. We are ( some very handsome specimen plants in bic Easter delivery, and every one should hav 'of this grand novelty. It is an unusually grower and the most prolific bloomer of anj climbing Roses. The color is a beautifi pink with tips of petals ea. S3, $3.50, S4, S5 and S6. Baskets, ea. S7.50. Excelsa. New climbing Rose. _ This variety is known as the red Dorothy Perkins. The color is brilliant and is bound to prove the most popular red Rambler. We offer splendid plants in 6, 7 and 8 in. pots at S1.25. S1.50, S2, S2.50, 33.50. S4, 35 and 36 ea. Baskets of Excelsa at $7.50 ea. Special Umbrella Roses. Stt Hiawatha, Tausendschon. ea. $3.50, S4 and 35. Standard Globes. _ Trained on wire frames i varieties fisted in our catalogue. Beau PIR^A Gladstone. Our s heavy, made up, doz. 312; 10 and 11 in. tubs.yery heavy, made up, doz. $18 and S24. Spiraea Queen Alexandra. 6 and 7 in. pots, very heavy, ea. 75c. and $1. GENISTAS. Fine stock for basket work in the smaller sizes. 3 in. pots. 100 315; 4 and 4J^ in., doz. S3 and 34; 5^ and 6 in. pots, do: " and S9; , doz. 312 and $15; large plai YeUow Daisies. 6 in. pots. doz. $6. Marguerites. Well flowered plants. 6 in. pots, doz. S4 and 36; larger plants 75c. LILY OF THE VALLEY. 5 in. pots, doz. 37.50; ft-in. pots, doz. $9. AZALEAS. Plants all well budded at 75c., $1, 31.25, 31.50 and S2 ea. CROTONS. The Croton with its highly colored fo- liage is indispensable during Spring and Summer. We have the largest of Crotons in the world, carrying at the 50.000 plants in. the present varieties, all of the very highest quali liantly colored. 2M-in. pots, strong plants. 100 S20, 1000 3175; 4-in. pots, strong plants, 100 $30. 1000 S275; 5-in. pots, strong plants, 100 S50, 375 and , made up beautiful Easter and Spring. We know : finest and most 5 for basket work and centers of Ferneri^. 2i^-in. pots. 100 $8, 1000 $75; 3-in. pots. 100 320, 1000 3150; 4-in. pots, 100 $25, 1000 Pink Rambler Roses, Lady Gay and Dorothy "' ' ' ' grand condition, trained into fan, jyramidal shapes, ea. $1.25. S1.50, - seedlings raised three years ago. globular i $2. 32.50. ; popular I 6-in. pots, for iiiier. we cannot recommend tne 1 ausendschon too highly. Strong plants, 6 and 7-in. pots, ea. $1, $1.25 and $1.50. Trained plants, fans, globu- lar and pyramidal shapes, ea. 32, 32.50, $3, $3.50, $4, 35, $6 and 37.50. Baskets, ea. $7..'i0. Baby Tausendschon. This is a new i this year and will be one of the m. Roses ever sent out. It is exactly the ^^^.^ ^ ...^ popular Rose, Tausendschon. in coloring, but, be- I longing to the Baby Class, it is an ever bloomer, i Every one should try this variety; its great value will be for baskets and for Spring r^iani-lntr Strong plants for growing on. May deliv in. pots, 100 38, lOOO $75; 5 and 6-: Easter, doz, $6 and 39. Hybrid Roses, Magna Charta. We have an ex- ceptionally large stock of Hybrids, which will be just right for Easter. Very fine, 6 to 18 flowers, ^ doz. 39, $12, 315 and S18. Hiawatha. The best variety of Its color, brilliant red with yellow center. 6 7 and 8 in. pots, trained into globular and fan shapes, ea. 31.25, $1.50, 32, $2.50, $3, 34, 35 and $6. Special bas- kets, ea. $7.50. Juniata. New dim best of the seedling of Woodshole, Ma quantity i colored red, yellow an One of the best of the French introductions. Very large leaf, bril- liantly colored red and yellow. 4-in. pots, doz. $6; 5 and 5H-in. pots, ea. 75c.,$l, S1.25 and 31.50. Crotons (Narrow-leaf Type), Dellcatisslma Golden Thread and Florence. These varieties are indispensable for table decoration and we pre- dict a great future for them, as nothing surpasses thera for use in artistic arrangement. 2^-in. heavy, 100 $25; 4-in. pots, heavy, 100 $50; 75c. $1; Crotons. _ 1911, are varieties that should be_ cr's and private person's collecti far superior to many of the older v tons and the types range from n large leaf. We particularly call yo our set of thirteen, named after Original States,'* which have won S3.^do'i!^330?^10b $200"; 6°and^7-i ) the popular Christmas bas- kets or for Sprin have always bet purposes. We , : the large specimens eat aemand for decorative ' growing rnore Dracaenas, m greater variety, tnan any firm in this country. Dracaena Massangeana. The variety with the golden stripe down the center of the leaf. This handsome plant is the best of all Dracaenas for the house. We have an exceptionally large stock, well colored, and of the very highest qual- ity. 4-in. pots, doz. $7.50, 100 $50; 6-in. pots. )racaena Lord Wolseley. One c varieties for Christmas and for S ing bright red in color. Strongs the very fin^ 4-in. pots, luu S30; i>-in. pots, doz. svn DRACAENA CRAIGII. The first time offered. We consider this variety the most beautiful pink Dracaena ever ofl"ered to the trade and most striking in existence. Strong pis 6-in. pots, ea. $5; small plants, ea. 33. Dracaena Aurora (New). First time offered. Distinct from any other variety, the coloring of a pinkish blending with light green. Strong plants, 5 and 6-in. pots, ea. $5; small plants, ea. $3. Dracaena Baptistil. Long, broad foliage; cream, red and orange. 6-in. pots, ea. 31, 31-25 and $1.50; 2K-in. pots, 100 $25. Dracaena Stricta Grandis. Carmine-red leaves. 214-in. pots, 100 325; 3-in. pots, 100 $35; 4-in. pots, 100 350; 5 and 6-in. pots, doz. $9, $12 and $15. 4-in. pots, 100 $50; 5-in. pol in. pots, doz. $15 and $18; _ Dracaena Shepherdii. Ca: . $9 and $12; 6- 2H-}n. pots, 100 $25. ots, 100^335" 4-in. pots, lOU $50; 5-in. doz. $12 and $15. Dracaena Terminalis. pots, 100 310; 3-in. potj gest ordering the above always great. Fragrans. Dracaena Mandalana. Brilliant red. 2K-i Large, bright beautifully colored. 2M-in. pots, 100 pots, 100 $35; 4-in. pots, 100 350; 5-in. pots, 100 $75; 6-in. pots, doz. 312 and 315. >racaena Godseffiana. Green and white leaf, very hardy; fine for baskets. 2K-in- pots, 100 $10; 3-in. pots, 100 315 and 320; 4-in. pots. 100 introducer, Wm. A. Manda, est-growing Dracaena we have. Although not as highly colored as Dracaena De Smetiana, we have found it wonderfully durable as a house plant. We offer splendid specimens. 2H-in. pots, 100 $12; 4-in. pots, 100 $35; 5-in. pots, 100 $50; 6-in. pots, doz. $9 and $12. Dracaena Gladstone (Rare). 2M-in. pots, 100 325; 4-in. pots, doz. 36; 5-in. pots, doz. $9; 6-in. pots, doz. 312, $15 and $18. Dracaena Seedlings (New). Some beautiful va- rieties in many colors. 4 and 5-in. pots, ea. $2.50 Dracaena Guilfoyleii (Rare). 2M-in. pots, 100 PHOENIX Roebelenii. This is unq one of the great Palms of the future, the grace ofa Cocos Weddelliana with the hardi- and 12-i le house. Our stock sually fine: 6-in. pots, ubs, specimen plants, ei ARECA Lutescens. Perfect dark J nvaluable ea. $1.25; 10 ,. 310, $12.50, foliage. Our stock has been grown id hard. It is in splendid condition and rely give satisfaction. 4-in. pots, single, 100 325; 5-in. pots, single, doz. 36; 6-in. pots, doz. 312; 8-in. pots, made up, very heavy, 48 in. to 60 in. tall, ea. 35; 10-in. pots, made up, very heavy, 60 in. tall, ea. 35 and $6.; 10-in. tubs, made up. very heavy, 6 to 8 ft. tall, ea. $7.50, 310 and 312.50. KENTIAS Belmoreana and Fosteriana. 3-in. pots. 4 to 5 leaves, 100 S15, 1000 3140; 6-in. pots, 3 plants, heavy, IS to 24 in. tall, doz. $9 and 312. GARDENIA Veitchii. These are very strong giants and will make grand stock for winter looming. 2M-in. pots, heavy, 100 SS, 1000 $75; 4-in. pots, heavy, 100 $20, 1000 3180; 6-in. pots, heavy, in bud, doz. 39; 6-in. pots, heavy, in bud, will flower for Easter, doz. $12, 315 and 318. BERRIED AUCUBAS. Beautiful plants, excep- tionallv well berried. 8, 10 and 11-in. tubs, ea. 31.50, 32, $2.50 and $3. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY ABIES Nordmanniana. 7 and 8-in., heavy, ea 75c., 31 and 31.25; large tubs, ea. 32.50. 150,000 NEPHROLEPIS (In variety). We are the largest growers of Nephrolepis Ferns in the country, in the following varieties; in fact, we are the headquarters for them. The demand in- creases each year, and it is our aim to have every variety of Nephrolepis, in every size, every day in Nephrolepis Todeaoides (London Fern). A good, strong grower and one we think of very highly. 2K-in. pots, 100 $5, 1000 345; 4-in. pots, 100 320, 1000 3180; 6-in. pots. doz. $6; 8-in. pots, doz. 312; 9 and 10-in. tubs, doz. 324, $30 and 336. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. Handsome speci- mens. 11-in. tubs, ea. 32.50, 33 and $3.50. Nephrolepis Elegantissima Improved. This variety is a greatly improved Elegantissima and shows no tendency to revert to the Boston. This will prove a valuable addition to the crested va- rieties. 2M-in. pots, 100 36. 1000 350; 4-in. pots/ 100 320; 6-in. pots. doz. 36; 8:in. pots, doz. 312 iphrolepis Fern, holding the same relation crested varieties that the Scottii hoi 1000 3180; 6-in, i and $3' I"i(K)°$90;' 8-in. % $2, 32.51 $5 and S Nephrolepis Smithil. ijie greatly impi Amerpohlii. It is a compact form, much than Amerpohlii, and does not break down i center. The fronds are carried on wiry s This variety will have a wonderful 6-in. pot, being particularly show- work. 2M-in. - '"" "" pots, 1000 32c _ Nephrolepis Giatrasii. Sport of Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. This variety is beautiful in a small plant and will prove a valuable addition 100 310, 1000 $90; "S-in! Fern for pan; Nephrolepis Elegantissima Compacta. A dwarf, compact form of Nephrolepis Elegantissima, each plant makmg an ideal shape. 2M-in. pots, 100 36, 1000 350; 4-in. pots, 100 320; 6-in. pots, doz. finest of all crested Nephrolepis, being excep- tionally fine in large sizes. It is the strongest grower of all the Nephrolepis Ferns, never re- verts and every plant is symmetrical and salable in all sizes. 2J4-in. pots, strong plants, 100 315, 1000 3125; 4-in. pots, strong plants, 100 335, 1000 3300; 6-in. pots, strong plants, 100 $75. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, Wm. K. Harris. The finest variety for large plants, being a great improvement over the old Boston. 2J4!-in. pots, 100 S6, 1000 $50; 4-in. pots, 100 320, 1000 3180; 6-in. pots, doz. $6, 100 $45; 6-in. pots, heavy, doz. 39, 100 370; S-in. pots. doz. $12 and $15; 11-in. tubs. ea. $2, 32.50, $3. 34. $5 and 36. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis Harrisii. A dwarf type of the Nephrolepis Harrisii and excellent in all sizes from 4-in. plants up. 2}i-in. pots, 100 36. 1000 350; 4-in. pots, 100 320, 1000 3180; 6-in. pots. doz. $6, 100 $45; 6-in. pots, heavy, doz. ful Fern i lepis Tu Branch : Norwood, Pa. •Nephrolepis Tuberosa Plumosa. This beauti- " ' " is quite distinct from all of the other of the Boston Fern in so much that it berosa, which type is much hardier than [tata. Thq fronds are long and narrow, the pinnules beautiful plumose, which are of light color, giving the fronds a beautiful effect on account of the two distinct shades as well as its graceful waviness, and will be found a great and distinct addition to collection Ferns. 2Ji-in. pots, 100 315. 1000 3140; 4-in. pots, 100 325; 6- '"' ''"') $50; 6-in. pots, heavy, doz. $9. Plants of exceptional quality. 5-in. pots, doz. $9; 6-in. pots, doz. 312 and $15. •TEDDY JUNIOR." A grand, new, dwarf Fern. 4900 Market Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. 680 The Florists' Exchange Rooted Cuttings BriUlantisslma and Jewel, 85.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per 100; 6ne Etoile d'Or, S2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow. White, Sl.OO per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100, S9.00 per 1000. GEI AGERATUM, Whll Gurney and Pauline, DO. Splendens. $8.00 per SALVIA, lOOO. VINGA Variegata and Green. 90o. per 100, S8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $5.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100, S6.00 per 1000. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. Assorted. $1.00 per 100. ■ 100. $5.00 per 1000. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted. 2 Ji- in., 2c. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Giant, 2-in., 2c. DAISY, YeUow. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; Etoile d'Or, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; Mrs. Sanders, 2li- in., $2.50 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2i4-ia., $2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. SALVIA. AGERATUM. 1 $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Mad. Sallerol, hite; Gurney, 2-in., Cash, please. BYER BROS., Chainbersburg,Pa. wm help all aroand if yoa mention the Hxchaac* SNAPDRAGONS Grown from Cuttings BUXTON'S SILVER PINK PHELPS BROTHERS' NEW EVERBLOOMING WHITE We must have room and offer at a special price for 10 days; 3000 fine, strong plants, 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. R.G.HANFORD,Norwalk,Conn. Write them you read this advt. in tlie Eschange A fEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= 6-in, $25.00 _per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2}i-in„ $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevine. Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner; 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in, $6.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-ln., 1 .; 4-in., 15c.; 6-in., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-in„ 2c. each; 3-iii, $6.00 per Cash with order. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N.J. GERANIUMS ««^. S^e^St^A'd others. 2>i-in. pots, $18.00 per 1000. HeUotrope, 2>i-in. pots. $1.76 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Coleus, Rooted Cutting... SOc. per 100. LobeUa, dwarf double, rooted cuttinns. $1.60 per 100. Fuchsias, 2)i-in. pots, $1.76 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Fevcriew, Gem, 2M-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Vlncas, 2>i.in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $4.60 per 100; 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Agera- tum, blue, 2Ji-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. Petunias, double mixed, 2M-in. pota, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2>i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in., strong, $3.00 per 100; Plumosa, 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., $8.00 per '^ J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eichange Heliotrope Centerfleur The 'finest bedding Heliotrope 'in exiBtcnce, the true Heliotrope blue. Out of 2>4-ia. pots, bushy plants, $5.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER Jamaica Ave., opp, Schenck Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. aire credit wberecredlt Is dae — Uentlon BzcbuEe U/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Tuberoses There are many ot us who remember what an important plant the Tuberose used to be to the retail grower. Every flower on the stalli was made use of, and you couldn't imagine a florist with glass not handling them, but things have changed and Tuberoses had to make way for other favorites, and you have quite a job finding a florist who handles them to any extent. With us in Spring, when orders are to be filled for the old- fashioned border and the selection of stock is left to us, we always include a half dozen or dozen Tuberoses and for that purpose we start the bulbs in 3%in. pots about this time. After planting, they are left to remain on some bench, and by the middle of May they have made about 6in. of growth, just right to be planted out when, in the above four more weeks, they start to flower. They bring 15c. a plant, and while only a limited number of them is sold, yet they pay as well as anything else, and help to swell the total amount for the bedding stock sold for the season. Lemon Verbenas We are bringing the dormant plants from the cold house into a Carnation temperature now, in order to get well started for the Spring trade. As soon as the young shoots are about 2in. long some of them of each plant can be spared nicely for the propagating bench. This will give you the stock you want for an- other year. If you are short on Lemon Verbenas, the present is the time to pur- chase what you think you might want for the coming Spring. Don't wait until planting out time is here and get disap- pointed ; a customer who wants a couple of these Verbenas in her assortment doesn't want something else substituted ; in fact, there is nothing one could use instead and those of us who depend on a Spring bedding trade shouldn't be found without a nice batch of these sweet scented old favorites. Rose^Geraniums Like the Lemon Verbenas the Rose Geraniums are of the plants which belong to every assortment for the old-fashioned flower border, and we are using approxi- mately the same number from year to year. The customer asking for a few Lemon Verbenas is bound to want a few Rose Geraniums as well, and frequently we get a call for the Nutmeg, Balm Apple, or Lemon scented varieties, and it is well that the florist should keep a few of each of these on hand, just for the accommodation of his customers. It is the best kind of advertisement for you the Rose, which R. Vincent, Sons Co., in their wonderful Geranium catalog say, was introduced in 1690, and has been a favorite ever since. Violets If you are anxious to keep the flower- ing stock of the Violets in good condition, proper shading is necessary. This and all the ventilators opened up wide will keep the temperature down. A few hot days will tell on the best of Violets if the house or frame they are in is not properly protected against the sun, and the single varieties are more particular in this respect than the doubles ; in fact, with many of us making the growing of Violets a side line, it hardly pays to keep the singles occuping bench space after Easter. Room is far to valuable; the flowers don't bring enough, while a lot of bedding stock may be suffering for the want of more space. If you intend propagating stock for another season, the plants at preesnt are full of fine young shoots just right for that purpose. Se- lecting a nice cool place for the cuttings and root them in sand. Fancy-leaved Caladiiuns Do not neglect to start a nice batch of these beautiful foliage plants for next Summer's use. There are no more dull weeks or months with the retailer who is progressive and uptodate. With him the store or show house is kept full of good things every day in the year, and during the Summer months, tuberous rooted Be- gonias, Gloxinias, and fancy leaf Cala- diums are the ever important plants to keep a show up. The latter can even be used to great advantage outdoors in sheltered places, especially in window boxes. Start some now for early use; they don't make much headway until June and July, but those started now will make heavier plants. You need not be too particular about named varieties ; there are so many beautiful ones all of which are desirable, that you can leave the selection to your seedsman. Make use of strong bottom heat to start these Oala- diums in, and a sandy leafmold if you have it. Caladium esculentum Like the fancy leaved ones, these also require bottom heat in order to make them go ahead. When once under way they get along almost anywhere, but if potted up when in a dormant state and placed on a bench without heat below, they wiU stand still for weeks before making a move. For ordinary purposes the smallest size stock your seedsman handles are as good as, if not better than, the larger ones. Make use of fiats Sin. in depth, and place a layer of sandy soil in the bottom; if the tubers extend above the rim of the fiat a little it doesn'.t matter, nor if you remove a cou- ple of inches with the knife from the lower end. As long as we make use of bedding plants we will have call for these Caladiums as a border around a large Canna bed, or where sub-tropical plant- ings are made use of there will always be a place for them, and the cost of the tubers is so little that not much harm is being done it we do get left with a few hundred plants, which can be planted out, lifted in Fall, and used the following Spring. Double Sweet Alyssum The double Sweet Alyssum has been. from seed does, but there our customers who prefer the double sort on account of its free flowering and its lasting in bloom until the frost appears. The present is a good time to put a lot of cuttings in the sand ; when rooted, pot them up into 2%in., let them come along in a cool house, and keep the plants pinched back so that they get bushy. Later on don't overlook to set a good number aside for planting along the edge of one of the Carnation benches. The specialist may not agree with you on this. He wants a clean edge to his Car- nation bench, but the retail grower finds a great deal of good use for all "the flow- ers of double Alyssum in design work. Primula veris superba If you lifted some of the field grown plants of this splendid Primula last Fall and wintered them in the coldframe, they are showing active growth by this time, and if potted up and placed into the Car- nation house they will be in full bloom by Easter Sunday or the Wednesday be- fore, which is better still. Even the old sort, known better as English Cowslip, makes a fine Easter plant, and many of them could be sold. There is nothing you can mention more Springlike, and an Sin. or lOin. bulb pan filled full of them will find as many admirers around Easter as some of the other stock you have to offer for that great flower day. This isn't a bad time to sow seed of these Primulas. The little plants can be car- ried along in pots until the end of May, when they should be planted into the field, and there is no trouble whatever in disposing of a good number of them whenever perennials are in demand. Trade Lisi Plants from 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, ROSE GERA^ UMS, rVY GERANIUMS, FICUS reper VARIEGATED VINCAS. ALYSSUM doubl AGERATUM dwarf, ARTILLERY PLAN GERMAN IVY, TRADESCANTIA. Plants from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. PARIS DAISIES, White and Yellow EN( LISH rVY, GERMAN FVY, HELIOTROPi (dark blue), SMILAX, ASPARAGUS Sprengen ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots. $2.' per ion. CLEMATIS Panlculata Seedlings. 75c-. p 100. $6.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Stock plants, dormant. Sl.l ENGLISH rVV. Strong, 4-in. pots, 10c. each. ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SOIL $1.00 per 100 SALVIA Bonfire, FUCHSIAS, CUPHEAI GERMAN rVY, ARTILLERY PLANT, STl VIAS, VARIEGATED VINCAS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS: Polly Rose, Advanc; Diana, White Cloud, Pacific Supreme, Goidei Glow, Bonnaffon. CCICCI E 11th and Westmoreland Sts . CIOCLC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange DRACAENA INDIVIS/ Per 10 3-in. pota S4.5 HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Last Sum- mer's cuttings. 3-in. pots 4.0 UMBRELLA PLANTS. 3-in. pots. .. . 4.0 ASTERMIIMS. WWte 5 SALVIA Splendens. Scarlet Dragon .7 2i^-in. pota 2.0. For other plants see advertisement ii March 14 issue. I REINHOLD UNDRITZ, ^^ NEW YORI 188 STATEN ISLAND Write them you read this i PANS IE S Fine transplanted plants, in bud, fron' coldframe, $12.00 per 1000. I Large, stocky Seedlings, Fall sowing, S3.0d per 1000. ! Cash with order. II PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA Give credit wberecredlt is due — Mention Exchange ; YiNCA Variegata Extra strong Aug. and Sept. field-rooted layers, the best ever for the money— S1.25 per 100, S12.0C per 1000; 2M-in., S2.00 per 100. S18.00 per 1000; 3-in.. S4.00 and §5.00 per 100; 33^-in., S6.00 per 100, We think the above stock is about as fine as la possible to grow. Pot plants all well furnished with leads and ready for a shift. The Vinca Grower— W.J. ENGLE,R. D. 8, Dayton, Ohio Write them you read this advt. in tlie Exchange GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, 2-in pots, SI.SO per 100, $18.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, S3.00 per 100, S30.00 per 1000, Poltevine, Doyle, Rlcard and others, 2-in. pots. VINCA Variegata. 3-in. pots, S3.50 per 100; 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100, SIS.OO per 1000. COLEUS. 15 varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 7Sc. per 100, S6.00 per 1000; 2-in. pots, S1.50 per 100. AGERATUM Gurney.__Rooted Cuttings. 60c. Lirich. Rooted Cut- tings. 75c. per 100; 2-in. pots, S1.50 per 100. HELIOTROPES, Blue. 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, Double White. 2-^1., S2.00 per 100. CANNAS. F. Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Pres. McKlnley. Dormant, 81.60 per 100. ASTERS. Early and Late. Separate colors. MARGUERITE CARNATION SEEDLINGS. 50o. per 100; 2-in., S1.50 per 100. VERBENA SEEDLINGS. 75c. per 100; 2-in., S1.60 per 100. STOCK SEEDLINGS. 75c. per 100; 2-in.. S1.60 per 100. TOMATOES, PEPPERS, CAULIFLOWER, CABBAGE. Seedlings, SOo. per 100. Casli with order. Ernest Harris, Delanson, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mentloa Exchange, March 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 681 The Sensational New Yellow Cactus Dahlia GOLDEN GATE ONE of Burbank's creations obtained eight years ago from a seed in a packet of Burbank's collection of Dahlia seeds. Received certifi- cate of merit at Nassau County Horticul- tural Society's Dahlia Show, 1909, and at the exhibition of the American Insti- tute, 1912. The best all-around DahUa in existence, a sure, free, medium-early bloomer, large, double flowers, never shows open center; a true Cactus type, color yellow, shading to old gold; sturdy, upright growth, not to be compared with the sprawling-growing yellow Cactus now in cultivation. As a garden variety it is not surpassed by, any other Dahlia, as the plants become one mass of golden blooms which can be seen a great distance, sur- passing in color effect all other Dahlias. This Dahlia caused a sensation at the ex- hibition of the American Institute. We included three blooms of Golden Gate in a collection of 25 varieties of Dahlias at the annual fair, 1911, of the Queens and Nassau County Agricultural Society, winning first prize for collection, compet- ing against one of the largest bulb grow- ers of the country. The Dahlia blooms at this fair were exposed to a strong draft, which spoiled all the other blooms in a few days, but the Golden Gate blooms remained in good condition all the week. this ! ng much attention Stock limited. Write for general whole- sale list of other varieties. Order early. flower upre sellii Disseminated by: Vase of Golden Gate and Souv. de Gustav Doazon. Compare the size den Glow ' the blooms grow to a gigantic size, with stems any desired length; a splendid keeper, remaining in good condition for 15 days. We have grown and shipped cut blooms of same to New York market for five years, receiving higher prices per 100 blooms of Golden Gate than for any other kind; in fact, we could not fill all These Dahlias have been propagated eight years from tubers, _ consequently they are of a strong and vigorous consti- tution. Unlike any other Cactus Dahlia, the necks are very strong, never breaking in handling. This Dahlia is insect and blight proof. Now is the time to start bulbs of the Golden Gate Dahlia for cuttings to work up stock for the coming season. Bulbs started now are a big advantage over plants bought m Spring. Don't fall to take advantage of this opportunity to procure tubers of this grand Dahlia at half that other disseminators charge for plants deKvered in May. A little money invested now will bring you big returns in Fall. You can name your own price to your customers for the bulbs or blooms of this grand Dahha, and by placing your order at once you can have them in quan- tity m season. Price to the trade for field-grown tubers, $1.00 each by mail, postpaid; per dozen $10.00, by mail or express, as directed. Larger tubers by ex- press, smaller by mail. WM. A. FINGER, JR., oa"; Hicksville, L. I., N. Y. ; due — Mention E^ch»nge Pansies The stock wintered outdoors will soon suffer if not relieved of some of the cover- ing put on as a Winter protection. A great deal, of course, depends on locality, but by April 1, Pansies and English Daisies which have been outdoors sill Winter will hardly suffer to any great extent from severe cold weather or sud- den changes in the temperature ; but let them remain covered during a f«w real warm days and you are liable to lose them all. Stock sown out indoors dur- ing January is doing nicely, and many flats full of them are placed on shelves by the retail grower who is crowded for room. This is a good way, except for the plants on the bench just below the flats, but don't forget to water them .properly : it takes more than just hit or miss from the end of a hose 20ft. away. Examine the flats at least twice a week, and satisfy yourself that suf- ficient water reaches the ends and sides of the flats. If they are allowed to suf- fer the plants will soon stop making headway and become worthless. The sooner you can get all of the Pansies in- doors now, to a frame outdoors, the bet- ter for them. A Promising New Phlox There are hardly any of iis handling perennials who are not ready for any- thing new which may come to our notice, and especially in Phloxes. Wonderful ad- vancements have been made in this line here, and the fine sorts which have been introduced in late years have helped to place them in the list of the most desir- able of hardy plants -we can recommend. Frau Anton Buchner is a splendid dwarf white sort; in the pinks, Elizabeth Campbell has made good, and is in a class by itself. In Eynstrom we have a splendid light carmine ; we had a bed of it last Summer and it proved such an improvement over the old standby, Pan- theon, that we have to let it go. Now, of the very newest sorts we had a chance to see plants of W. C. Egan in flower last Fall. Its home is out in Riverton, N. J., and it is the largest flowering sort I have ever seen, making a good companion to the above named three sorts. Its color as described is a delicate Lilac, with a solferino red eye. If any of your cus- tomers are in want of something very promising, recommend this one, and it will do you good to get a few of them on your own grounds. Keep well posted on the Phloxes ; you cannot mention another perennial outside of the Peonies and the Irises that will do more for so little at- tention paid to them, and this is still a most important factor. We have so many people who either haven't the time, means, or facilities properly to attend to what has been planted out; therefore to them stock which doesn't require a great deal of attention is prefered. Phloxes will do this, not to say that when you can give them good soil and cultivation and all the water they need, they won't do a whole lot better, and if you plant any on your own grounds for show, have them where a faucet and hose are handy, and what is as important, make use of both. Ricinus The Castor Oil Bean is not a plant for the florist to coin a lot of money out of, as long as he only has call for just a few to be used in most cases as center plants for large foliage beds, yet while there is a call for them we should get ready for it, and while seed can be sown out in the middle of April in a hotbed, and heavy stock from such can be had by June the first those sown out now indoors and kept shifted will make the largest speci- mens later on. Whether you have call for one dozen or one hundred plants, sow the seed and get the stock into good shape by the time the customer is ready for it. Miscellaneous Stock ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 4-in., heavy, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Glory of Mordrecht. 5-m., $4.50 per doz. BEGONIA Gracilis Luminosa. Bright red, and Prima Donna, bright pink, heavy, 2M-in- stock, in bud at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CANNA. (New Pink Canna,) Hungaria. A dazzling pink, of the shade of Paul Neyron Rose; large heads, clean growth, and altogether a grand Canna, two and three eye divisions, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. CANNAS. General collection, fresh stock, divided the day order is received. superior to stock that has been cut up and boxed for weeks, two and three eyed divisions. A few leaders as follows: Crimson Bedder, Souv. de Antoine Crozy, Pillar of Fire, Flamingo, Venus, Richard Wallace, $2.50 per 100; $20.00. per 1000. ENGLISH IVY. 4-in. pot planU, two and three shoots, 3 ft. high, $12.00 per 100; 3-in. pot plants, 2 to 2M ft. high, $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. Strong 4-in. pot plants, $8.00 per 100. PELARGONIUM, Mrs. Layal. (True Pansy.) $5.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., "^^^h^^cJ""^ FoET Wayne, Ind. — Referring to the notice of the sale of the New Haven Floral Co.'s business, mentioned on page SCO, issue of Feb. 28, August Freese writes : "I purchased the controlling in- terest in the New Haven Floral Co. from Henry Hermann and put my son ,Henry P. Freese and Mr. Herman Leitz to manage the concern. The new ofiicers are : President, August Freese ; vice- president and general manager, Herman J. C. Leitz ; secretary and treasurer, Henry P. Freese." Dahlias ENGLISH IVY LAKEVIEW GREENHOUSES HAMMONTON. N. J. Excelsior Tuberose and CALADIUM ESCULENTUM BULBS and CANNA ROOTS. Forty-five varieties. Now ready. Write JOHN F. CROOM © BRO., Bulb Growers MAGNOLIA, N. C Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. CYCLAMEN Ml»d. Bert rtrainj. 3M-in.. 6c.; IJi-in, 20c. Id bud and bloom. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS— Gol- den and White Chadwlck, 4c. OBCONICA GIGANTEA. 3H inch, «c. Cash with order. BELLAMY BROS. 319 Onondaga Ave.. SYRACUSE. N. T. Beclprocltj— Saw It In the Eiebanre 682 The Florists' Exchange GERANIUMS We have a large stock of the following varieties in a splendid condition for immediate shipment. There is plenty of time to get two-inch Geraniums in good shape for Spring sales, or from 3-in. pots for an early demand. On orders of 1000 or over and not less than 100 of a kind, we make the price $18.50 per 1000, on all quoted at $2.00 per 100 and $25.00 per 1000 on those quoted at $3.00 per 100 for either 2- or 3-in. stock. Special price on large lots. Single Varieties: Doz. Alice of Vlncennes -50.60 J Ardens 60 Baron Grubissich 60 Clifton 60 Emmanuel Arene 60 Feuer 60 Gabriel Montoya 60 Granville 40 Konigen Olga Wurtem- berg 40 Maxime Kovalevski 40 Mrs. E. Rawson 40 Pamela 60 Rival 60 Rosalda 60 Tiffin 40 Victor Crosset 60 2-iii. Jules Vasseur La Favorite La Pilote LeCid Leon Baudrier M. A. Roseleur Marquise de Castel 3-m. Doz. 100 100 .$0.40 $2.00 $3.00 40 2.00 3.00 Ian 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 Miss Kendall Mme. Buchner Mme. Canovas Mme. Landry Mme. Laporte Bisquit. Mme. Recamier Mrs. Lawrence Ornella S. A. Nun Suzanne Despres 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 Double Varieties Variegated Foliage .40 Abbie Schaeffer. . Anais Segalis Beaute Poitevine 40 Berthe de Presilly 40 Col. Thomas 40 Edmond Blanc 60 Fleuve Blanc 40 Jean Oberle 40 Jean Viaud Marshall McMahon. Mountain of Snow. . Mrs. Pollock 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 Ivy=Leaved Alliance Dina Scalarandis. Mrs. Banks Pierre Crozy 2.00 2.00 2.00 GERANIXrai SCARLET BEDDER Maryland seems to be the last word in Geraniums. We have not heard anything but words of praise from all who have seen it. It is a color that attracts and then holds the attraction; brilliant, fiery scarlet, semi-double fiower of beautiful form and exquisite finish. 50 cts. each, $5.00 per dozen. C^«m|a4 ^tAflfl^V* A most pleasing shade of rich scarlet; dwarf, ^"J'^tll I^ I M^dlU^I robust, short-jointed grower; very free flower-, ing, medium-sized trusses. An ideal pot plant. $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. MAm/Al4S Af^ The cream of recent introductions from such famous intro- •^^''vlilCa ducers as Bruant, Lemoine, Boucharlat and others, all repre- senting the best there is in Geraniums. OUR SPECIAL OFFER For $18.50 we will send 1000 Geraniums from 2-in. pots, twenty to be our selection, making an assortment that will please in every way, as they have been doing in the past. We send 6000 for $105.00; 10,000 for $175.00. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MD. 3.00 3.00 3.00 GERANIUM MARYLAND -Mention Exchange The Florists' Exchange i-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-l C A N N A S IT is an acknowledged fact, by the largest handlers of Cannas in the Country, that our divisions are of a superior grade, that they are the standard by which others are judged. Packed 250 in a box, which goes at thousand rates; 10 per cent discount on lots of 5000 and over. The fol- lowing sorts are all distinct, useful varieties, select stock, 2-3 and more eyed divisions. We grow an enormous lot of Cannas in 3-in. pots for Spring sales and use all our undersize divisions for that purpose. Alphonse Bonvier. Crimson, 5 ft.. $2.00 $15.00 Florence Vaughan. Green foliage, rich golden yellow, dotted red, 5 ft. 2.00 15.00 Feuermeer. A brilliant fiery scarlet of medium size, exceptionally free flowering, 4 ft 3.00 25.00 Gladiator. Strong vigorous grower, with fine green foliage, large heads of flowers ; color is yellow spotted with red, blooms early and late, al- ways looks cheerful, 5 ft 3.00 25.00 Hiawatha. Variegated foliage, large flowers with large crimpled petals, color delicate pink with border of clear cerise, 5 ft 3.00 25.00 J. D. Eisele. Brilliant vermilion scarlet, 3% ft 2.00 15.00 Jean Tissot. Intense brilliant ver- bronze foliage 100 1000 Mont Blanc Improved. Almost pure white $5.00 $30.00 Louisiana. Large vivid scarlet flow- ers, glossy green foliage 2.00 15.00 Mme. Berat. Pink flowers, green foliage. 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Mme. Crozy. Popular and valuable, rich orange scarlet flowers, edged with bright golden yellow. 4 ft. . . . 2.00 15.00 Niagara. Rich deep crimson, with a wide irregular border of deep golden yellow, dwarf grower 3.00 20.00 Patria. Intense light crimson, good for massing, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Pennsylvania. Rich bright vermil- ion scarlet, strong robust grower, 6 ft 2.00 15.00 President Myers. Rich cherry car- mine, bronze foliage, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Queen Charlotte. Rich pomegran- ate red, bordered with bright golden yellow, 3% ft 3.00 20.00 Richard VTallace. Canary yellow, large flower, 4% ft $2.00 $15.00 Rubin. Bright scarlet flowers, dark foliage, 4 ft 3.00 25.00 Robnsta. Large foliage 3.00 25.00 Souv. de Antoine Crozy, Beauti- ful red bordered with golden yellow, Syo ft 3.00 20.00 Venus. The color is a gay rosy pink with mottled border of creamy yellow 3.00 20.00 Uncle Sam. Clear, deep orange flow- ers, borne in large clusters, hand- some luxuriant rich green foliage. Mrs. ft Kate Gray. Flowers 6 in. across, color a splendid shade of rich orange scarlet, finely flaked and streaked with golden yellow tints. i.OO 25.00 NEW CANNAS BENVOIiA. A brilliant rich shade of Lincoln red ; flowers are beautifully formed, and home in great profusion ; dark rich green foliage, showing a tinge of bronze ; dwarf grower. GONZABO. Brilliant carmine, large flowers of waxy petals, enormous trusses ; luxuriant dark bronzy green foliage ; growing about 3% ft. HORATIO. Large waxy flowers of beautifully • formed petals, brilliant bright golden yellow, crimson scarlet edge, yellow throat, spotted red, foliage dwarf, robust, of good texture, deep rich green. Our Own 1914 Intrpductions Green plants from 3-in. pots. $1.00 Each. Set of Six for $5.00 JESSICA. A beautiful shade of rose carmine, flowers are large, trusses enormous, freely pro- duced throughout the entire season, dark bronzy green foliage, growing about 3% feet. LAFEW. Medium to large flowers in largi trusses which are profusely produced, the foliage is a very dark metallic green overlaid with a bronze sheen, dwarf, sturdy grower, orange scarlet. MERCTITIA. Intense vermilion scarlet shading to pink at the base of petals, the foliage is clear rich green, grows about 3 ft. high, an early and continual bloomer. Dahlia Roots We have a fine assortment that we offer in whole field clumps, at S5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, and up. We will send 1000, our selection of ten kinds, suitable for either store trade or for growing on for cut flowers, for $35.00. Orders received now for future shipment. Miscellaneous Plants popular and useful bedding plants ready for immediate shipment. We make the price S18.50 per 1000 on mixed order of 1000 plants quoted at 82.00 per 100, and S25.00 per 1000 for those quoted at S3.00, when not less than 100 of any one variety is taken. ACALYPHA '-2T "i^r Macfeeana $2.50 $3.50 ACHYRANTHES Emersoni, Besteri Mosiaca 2.00 3.0C AGERATUM Dwarf WTiite, Inimitable, lit- tle Gem, Princess Pauline, etc. 2.00 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA Aurea nana; Jewell, Seyboldi, Brilliantissimus, etc 2.00 ALYSSUM Giant, Dwarf, Double 2.00 3.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosns and Sprengeri. Extra strong 5.00 BEGONIA ^%T Vernon. Pink and white $2.00 liuminosa, Pfltzer Triumphant 3.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 4.00 COLEUS Beckwith Gem, Dnneraria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Ver- schafEeltii 2.00 HARDY POMPON Chrysanthemums in a large as- sortment including all types 2.00 FUCHSIA Gerbert, Iiieut. Mauritz, Ma- rinka, Minnesota, Goetting- ham, etc 2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY Extra Strong Stock 2.00 HELIOTROPE Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bru- ant 2.00 LANTANAS A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har. kctt's Perfection, Delicatis- Per 100 Per 100 sima, etc . . . J9 00 LEMON VERBENAS Fine Stock 2 00 MOONVINE Noctiflora, Xeari 2.00 Double Fringed Mined Colors Double Fringed White 2.00 3.00 Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO SCANDENS or Parlor Ivy 2.00 SMILAX SWAINSONA 2.00 R VINCENT, Jr. ® SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND -o-o- o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-( -0-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-OH 684 The Florists' Exchange The One Most Desirable DAHLIA For Cut Flower W^ DELICE A soft, but lively pink color which appeals to everyone. Habit of growth perfect, with long, wiry and stiff stems which hold the flowers erect without the slightest inclina- tion toward a weak neck. Very free flowering and of most desirable decorative form. DELICE has always been scarce, the supply never equaling the demand, but we have made special efforts to produce a large stock and this is the first Spring that we have been in a position to offer it in dormant, undivided field-grown roots. PRICES : $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1000 For the most complete list of DAHLIAS ever offered send for our SPECIAL DAHLIA CATALOGUE. The above oifer is for The Trade Only. HENRY A. DREER, inc. 714-716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Chrysanthemums 2.00 Smith's Advance. Bonnaffon . Nagoya 2.00 booking orders on the following Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and from 2)^-inch pots, March or later delivery. [I?,„^>^'™"=''^"'^'' i Rooted Cuttings 2M-mch stock 1000 100 1000 ; 100 1000 100 1000 Mrs. Beu $2.00 $17.50 «5 nn »05 nn Golden Age 2.50 20.00 Yellow Eaton 2.50 20.00 3.50 30.00 .7.50 3.00 25.00 , White Eaton 2.50 20.00 3.50 30.00 2.00 Baby Pompon. . Lynnwood Hall. Unaka Chrysolora Baby Margaret.. 2Ji-inch Stock 100 1000 S3.00 $25.00 50 3.00 25.( 50 3.00 25.( 50 3.00 25.00 7.60 3.00 25.00 Golden Gem. Fairy Queen 3.00 25.C WeUs' Late Pink 3.00 25.C December Gem 3.00 25.C Thanksgiving Queen. 3.00 25.C Golden Chadvrick 3.00 25.C White Chadwick 3.00 25.C Chadwick Supreme. . 3.00 25.C Roman Gold 3.00 25.C Naomah 3.00 25.C Wm. R. Brock 4.00 35.0 Helen Newberry 4.00 35.0 35.00 ROBERT CRAIG CO., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. BRANCH, NORWOOD. PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschange SEASONABLE STOCK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2M-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. HATCHERI, 23/^-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100. SPRENGERI, 23/^-m., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. DRACJENA Indivisa, 2M-in., $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per 1000. WETTLIN FLORAL CO.. Hornell.N.Y. 1 read this advt. Fragrant Clovc-Sccnted Pinks Grow out-of-doors, bloom in June, live for years, iigHt green foliage that makes entire season. Fine for Lawns in borders; in fact, these Pinks should be i garden. The first cost is the only expense for a nfe-Iong friend. $4.00 per 100 THADDEUS HALE, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM Eitra good, strong plants, 2-in, J2.00 per lOO. DRACAENA Indivisa. Good, strong, ready for a shift, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100, LUPIN US. Pink and YeUow. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. MARGUERITE Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., $2.00 ELMER RAWLINGS ^§§J?/e''^ Olean, N. Y. Write tliem .Tou read this adyt. In the Exchange Spring Trade Number Next Week Robt. Craig Co., Norwood, Pa. The Easter stock of the Robt. Craig Co. is especially worthy of mention this year, and in going through the houses one finds little room for improvement in the quality of the plants. The Easter Lilies, all giganteum, some 20,000, are a sight to behold, as bench after bench show little variation. They are of excellent height, and are in proper time for Easter. The Hydrangeas have never been finer, especially the French varieties showing a surprising number of buds to the individual plant, and are beautifully finished. The Craigs' have gone into Eoses very heavily this year, and some of the trained specimens are particularly effective. They are trained to globe-shaped frames, umbrellas, chairs, baskets and many other odd and artistic designs. Their Rose list, the best of the pot varieties, such as Baby Rambler, Mrs. Cutbush, Phyllis and half standard Baby Rambler, also Orleans, the newest of the "baby" class. Then there is Erna Teschendorff, Ellen Paulsen, Lady Gay and Dorothy Perkins. Tausendschon is, of course, grown in large quantities, as is Baby Tausendschon. Others are Hiawatha and the two new climbers Juniata and Bxcelsa. One of the features of the Norwood place is a house of Areca lutescens : they beggar description. Crotons, of course, are done here in enormous quantities, and are always a treat to the eye ; espe- cially so are some of the new seedlings in their wonderful coloring. The Dracasna houses are a beautiful sight too, comprising as it does the finest collection of these choice plants in this country. Pre-eminent among the varie- ties is the new variety Craigii, one of the most beautiful pink leaved Dracaenas ever introduced. A list of others in- cludes about twenty-two named varieties besides some wonderful seedlings 90,000 Cyclamen seeds were sown here during the past Fall and the largest of the seed- lings are now fit for a 4in. pot. They must be seen to be appreciated. While the main crop of ferns is grown at the 49th st. place, it will not be amiss here to mention the grand new dwarf fern "Teddy Junior." This is bound to supercede Scottii ; some of the 4in. stock here is carrying 50 to 60 fronds from 12in. to 15in. long. The variety Smithi is also grown in quantity and is a splen- did thing. Pandanus Veitchii is seen in all sizes, splendidly marked ; then among the newer plants there is a fine lot of Fiona utilis, a handsome acquisition to the pandurata type, but of better form and growth. 49th and Market St. After visiting Norwood and seeing the excellent stock there, a trip was taken through the 49th st. place, and the stock was found to be on a par with those at Norwood. Every department in the vari- ous sections is exceptionally well done, and in most instances could not be im- proved upon. Hydrangeas are here in quantity, both French and Otaksa, and they are perfect. Two of the largest houses on the place are filled with Roses similar to the stock at Norwood, and are well worth seeing : they are the finest the Craigs have ever grown. The Rhododendrons likewise are clean and sturdy, and are being hardened off in cold houses. Spiraeas are, as usual, to be seen in quantity. Several houses are filled with Genistas just commencing to show color. Daisies and Marguerites are timed right, and are short and bushy, as are also a fine block of Gar- denias— a mass of buds. Then comes the stock of Nephrolepis, about 150,000 plants in all of the lead- ing varieties in all sizes from 2^in. pots up to the magnificent specimens in llin. tubs. Propagation on this stock is con- tinuous. Over 200,000 Spring plants are also under way here to fill up the houses after Easter, while about a like number of Chrysanthemum cuttings will be rooted this Spring. Taking it all in all, a visit here con- vincingly shows a collection of plants that bear out the Craigs' slogan of "Quality." W. H. E. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Visiting the establishment of Julius Roehrs Co. on March 13, a representa- tive of The Floeists' Exchange found, though it was, of course, too early for the full flush of Easter stock, a very inter- esting display. The Roehrs Co. have one of the largest establishments in that lo- cality. The range consists of 100 houses, which average 35ft. x 150ft. The com- pany is growling 10,000 Easter Lilies this year, but none of the plants are very high, yet they are looking very healthy and clean. As we pass on to the nest house we find 5000 English Ivy plants, which have grown to a very good height. Next comes a house of Phoenix where some very good specimen plants are found, from 3ft. to 15ft. high. There are also some of the largest Orange trees, standing about 15ft. to 20ft. high, which are in full bloom and are a wonderful sight. Cyclamens number 14,000 plants, which are very strong and vigorous look- ing, while Begonia Glory of Cincinnati and B. Gloire de Lorraine in 2in. and Sin. pots are going to make very fine plants for next Christmas. Of Spiraea Gladstone and Peach Blos- som there are 3000 good, healthy looking plants. Hydrangeas in three colors fill several houses; there are about 2000 very good looking plants full of bud and bloom. Azaleas are a great specialty, there being eight or nine houses devoted to them ; the total number is 10,000, of all different varieties. There are some very wonderful specimens, one in particular is a plant with a spread of over 10ft. , and it is one mass of flower. The writer could not see a leaf on it, so floriferous was it. There were others 5ft. in diam- eter ; these will be seen at the New York show. There were several other houses con- taining a large stock of Crotons and other foliage plants too numerous to men- tion, also several houses of trained Eoses. Still further we find severaj houses of ferns, such as the Boston, Whitmani and Scottii. There are also some very large palms — some have to be let down in the ground 5ft. or 6ft. and are 20fL to 25ft. high. Pandanus Veitchii is represented by very well colored plants in 6in. pots, and there is a large assortment of Adian- tum Farleyense Gloriosa which have fronds that stand about 18in. high. These (Continued on page 686) March 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 685 nMnMnMn«nMnMn*nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnwnMnMn Double-flowered, Tuberous-Rooted Begonia Single-Flowering Tuberous-Rooted Scarlet Pink, Light Orange White, Pure YeUow Copper Large bulbs measuring 1}^ inches and upward, separati colors or all colors mixed, 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $2i per 1000; extra large bulbs IMIinches and up, same color as above,:40 cts. per doz., $2.75 perJOO, $25 per 1000. Boddington's Bulbs for Planting and for Sale in Your Store Boddington's Quality Large -Flowering Tuberous-Rooted Begonias Remember you may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order Double-Flowering Tuberous-Rooted These c 1 be depended upon producing 100 per cent, double flow- Ltain very large and choice varieties. White, Pure Yellow Scarlet Copper Bronze Orange Rose Salmon Light Pink Large bulbs measuring 1J4 Inches and upward, separate colors or all colors mixed, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1000; extra large bulbs IH inches and up, same colors as above, 65 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $35 per 1000. Single-flowered, Tuberous-rooted Begonia Double Begonias ^^^ ^^ ntcnse, pure vermilion scarlet. . . .§1.00 S7.60 'HOSPHORESCENT (Double). A real jewel; ex- tremely floriferous and, by its clear red flowers, pro- duces a marvelous effect m the sua when planted in groups. Also well adapted for pot culture SURPASSE DAVISII (Double). Numerous Howers of a deep red, borne freely on straight stems; the plant has the appearance of bronze; very effective; certainly one of the most beautiful varieties among Boddington's Quality Gloxinias Gloxinia Erecta Grandiflora Thislpopular flowering plant is coming into greater vogue than ever, not only as a pot plant for house decoration, but also for cut flower purposes. Our strains of Gloxinias are the true erect-flowering type, grown by a specialist in Europe. Doz. loo 1000 Blanche de Vera. White, rose bordered $0.60 S4.25 840.00 Defiance. Glittering crimson 60 4.25 L 40.00 Emperor WUUam. Blue, white border 60 4.25 40.00 EtoiledeFeu. Carmine red 60 4.25 40.00 Kaiser Frederick. Scarlet, white 40.C Gloxinia Erecta Superbissima throat dotted with dark red. riking and lovely Spotted Hybridi variety of forms ad< Sutton's White. A Whenever exhibited, they create he delicate markings in an infinite :d a special charm to the flowers. white-flowered variety. ! Helene. White, with violet crown .60 4.i Marquis de Peralta. White, red bordered.. .60 4.: Mont Blanc. Snow white 60 4.: Prince Albert. Deep purple 60 4.: Princess Elizabeth. White, bordered blue. .60 4.; Princess Mathilde. White, Oueen Wilhelmina. Dark Boddington'. contain the Quality Gloxinias Doz. 10 :h rose crown. $0.60 $4.25 $40.0 se 60 4.25 40.C Spotted Varieties. These Her Majesty. This exquisite Gloxinia is still unsur- passed by any other while variety. The fiowCTS are as pure as newly fallen snow, and are bomeon'short stems, just clear of the elegantly recurved foUflge. this is the most brilliant Gloxinia in , glowing scarlet variety of theltrue Crassifolia habit. An admirable companion to Her Majesty.); Goliath. Violet and white; fine variety. Reading Scarlet. All Colors Mixed. SI. 50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. MISCEUUAINEOUS BUUBS Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear) 8 inches in circumference, 2C( per doz., $2,25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Bulbs measuring 12 Sl.OO per doz!: $S.. Monster bulbs measi 25 in a case, S1.60 inches in circumference, 100 i ler 100, $30.00 per 1000. umference, 75 i per 1000. 1.50 per 100, $50. to 13 inches in c 10 per 100, $75.00 ) per do; U casei uu per 1000. Fancy-Leaved Caladiums A grand English collection containing twelve varieties, personally selected by us from over one hundred sorts submitted by pressed leaves last Summer, from which we selected the cream. Extra fine bulbs in 12 varieties, $2.25 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Brazilian Collection of 12 varieties, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100. Mixed Brazilian Varieties. 81.25 per doz., 810.00 per 100. Hyacinthus Candicans , „ (Cape Hyactath) Large bulbs, 81.50 per 100, 812.00 per 1000. Madeira Vines Large bulbs, $1.25 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Lily of the Valley 5 of Uly of the Valley for outside I ! Pearl. Red seal 1 ntmg. 1 hcse z., $15.00 per 100 1000 6 .81.00 $9.00 . .75 5.00 . 1.50 14.00 Cinnamon Vine 0 10 inches, 30 cts. per doz.. $2.00 per 100, 816.0 Cailas, Spotted Leaf (Rlchardia albo-maculata) Lycoris squamigera, or Amaryllis Halli (The Magic Lily of Japan) A perfectly hardy Amaryllis, producing beautiful pink flowers. Lycoris squamigera produces in early Spring foliage which grows until July, when it ripens off and disappears, and one not familiar with its habits would think the bulb had died, but about a month later, as if by magic, the flower-stalks spring from the ground to a height of 2 or 3 feet, developing an umbel of large and beautiful Lily-shaped flowers 3 to 4 inches across and from 8 to 12 in number, of a delicate lilac pink. Very useful for cut flowers in the Summer. Strong-blooming bulbs, 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., S6.50 per 100. Tigridias (Boddlngton's New Hybrids) Giant flowers of red, white, yellow, orange, rose, crimson and gold, with shades and combinations of color never shown before by Tigridias. Any of the above, 40 cts. per doz., 82.25 per 100,- 320.00 per 1000. Tigridias, Giant California Canariensis. Bright yellow. i Pavonia. Re d. Conchiflora. Yellow spotted. „„, „ c- ■ i Immaculata alba. Pure while. R"''^"- ?■"<:?■"'=• Nankeen. Beautiful, select Grandiflora alba. White, Dielytra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) ! forcing crowns, 75 cts. per doz., $6.00 1000, AGAPANTHUS Alba. APIOS tuberosa (Tubero deep purple flowers, which ha 100, 855.00rper Lily of the Nile). A splendid • • flowers on long 75 c . per.c "^ube^rfo CALLA EUlottiana. doz., 84.00 per 100. d Wistaria). Clusters of rich, : a strong, delicious violet fra- , 81.50 pet 100, 812.00 perilOOO. large, rich dark golden yellow. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman treated in all respects like an Amaryllis. Gloxinias. It is extremely decorative. Strong ] cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., S5.00 per 100. OXALIS Deppei. (Summer flowering). Pure white; very fine. Laslandra. Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. Shamrock. Lovely clovcr-like foliage and pink blossoms. Mixed Colors. Several colors. 10 cts. per doz., 35 cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. SPIR^A palmata rosea. The beautiful deep pink, hardy Spirffia. Sl.OO per doz., §7.50 per 100. SPIR^A Aruncus. .The grand, hardy, white Spitfiea. 4 to 5 Sl.OO per doz., $8.00 per 100. 342 West 14th Street NEW YORK CITY 686 The Florists' Exchange THE HOME OF THE SCOTTII FERN Ferns, Palmsr English Ivy, Dracaenas and Pandanus. Bedding Plants JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road &, East 45th St. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK FERNS Assorted Table Ferns. From 2M-mch pota, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings in ten (cad- ing varieties. Booking orders now to be filled in rotation, ready for delivery June 15. Prices as follows: Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps, $9.50 per 1000; $8.50 per 1000 in 10.000 lots. B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. I. FERNS Assorted varieties for disFies, strong, Iiealtiiy plants, from 2ii-m. pots, S3.00 per 100; S2S.00 per 1000. 3-in., assorted, SO.OO per 100. 4-in., KENTIA Belmoreana. 2'4-\ 3-in., S15.00 per 100; 4-in o-in., 50c. eacii. ' Boston and RooseTelt FERNS. 6-in., 50c.; 7-in., Sl.OO. Whitmanl Compacta. 6-in., SOc; 7-in., Sl.OO. FrankN. Eskesen, Madison, N.J. Give credit wliere credit is due — Mention Excbange Will help all around 1 fERNS fERNS In 8 to 10 best and hardiest varieties, cool grown fcnd will please the most critical buyer. 100 1000 From 2}jf.m. pots S3.00 S25.00 From 3-m. pots 6.00 55.00 From 4-in. pots 12.00 COCOS Weddelliana and KENTIA Belmoreana From 2ii-m. potsi just right for center of dishes. tlO.OO per 100. ADIANTUM cuneatum. From 4-iD. pots, S12.00 per 100. Thomas P. Christensen ALL THE LEADING TERNS for dishes, from aj^-incii pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, Iiealthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N.J. PALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS Assorted Ferns for dishes. $3.00 per 100. Asparaftus Plumosus, $3.00 per 100. Eentlas for centers, 10c. each. Kentla Belmoreana, 4-in., 25c. and 35c.: 5-in., SOc. andj75c. HENRY WESTON, "^T^.""' BOOK of WATER. GARDENING 'ii^ A.T. De La Mare Ptg. ®, Pub. Co., 2 Daune St., New York Palms Heacock's Pems WMOUBSAUB PRICE L,1ST KENTIA BELMOREANA Leaves In. high Ei . 4 8-10 MADE-UP JKENTI A FORSTERIANA a-in! 6-7 2.60 Cedar tub 40-42 4.00 42-48 6.00 4-4)4 ft., heavj .... 6.00 5 ft., heavy 7.60 «-5H 6-7 6)^-6 ft 7-8^ft. ."]?.■. 22-24 34-36 2.60 36-38 3.00 42-45 4.00 45 to 48, very heavy. . 6.00 " ' , very heavy. . 6.00 .10.00 9-ln. 6-7 . 12.50 9-in. 6-7 5 ft., very heavy.. . ..15.00 9-in. 6-7 6 ft, very heavy 10.00 •20.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII E«c 6-in. pot, nicely characterized $1.0 --^ , 6-in. pot. 18 to 20-in. spread 1.6 ^g 7-in. tub. 18 inches high, 24.in. spread 2.0 7-in. pot 3 in DO 38 2!oO CSBOTIUM SCHIEDEI Eac 7-in. tub 3and4intub 42 4.00 9-in. tub, 4-ft. spread $4.0 9-in. tub 3 and 4 in tub 48 6.00 9-in. tub. 5-ft. spread 5.0 HOME-GROWN, STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. ««;r;;Wyncote,Pa HATCHERI 8-inch, $9.00 per 100. 2^ -Inch, $4.00 per 100. BMdllnffs, $12.00 per 100«. •ranlioiue grown meed, $6.00 per 1000. Wm. Ehmann. Corfu, N. T. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eichange (Continued from page 6S4) plants show quite a large quantity of new growtli. Prom here we go across the yard to where the orchids are, and fi^nd a very large collection oJ all different kinds, some in bloom and others that are off crop. The plants ar« not only varied but healthy. Then we go to the houses where the Valley is grown dn Bin. pots and pans and a large quantity is seen in benches, for cutting. The wi-iter was very kindly shown through the houses by Frank Stro- lisky, foreman of the shipping depart- ment. J. M. W. Godfrey Aschmann Godfrey Aschmann, the well known plant specialist of Philadelphia, has his place at the present time overflowing with the best of Easter plants. Azaleas are always one of Mr. Aschmann's spe- cialties, and especially so this year; he has about 10,000 of this sterling Easter plant in all the best varieties. His multiflorum Lilies are in excellent shape, of medium height and heavily budded. A big block of Spiraeas come next : then there are the Hydrangeas both the French and Otaksa. A house of Cinerarias shows a marvelous range of color. Then the Hyacinths, Tulips, and Daffodils are a great feature at Easter and thousands of them are here. Arau- earias are always to be found, and ferns in all sizes and varieties. In palms, Ken- tias, Arecas and Cocos Weddelliana have a house to. themselves. Spring plants of all kinds are here waiting to fill the houses after Easter, and not forgetting Mr. Aschmann's cele- brated strain of Moonvines that bears his name. The Easter plants here all look to be in top form ; and a large business is anticipated at this well known place. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2J^-in. stock, in largest and bMt assortment, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots, S22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Excellent 2>i-in. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong :lean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in., 84.00 per 100; 43n., $8.00 per doz.. $46.C $9.00 per doz., S70 .00 per 100; 6-m, 4-in., $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect 2>i-in. stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. $1.00_per 100. $9.00 per 1000. All from best 7-in. $12.00 per doz.. $85.00 per 100. BOSTON and ROOSEVELT FERNS. From bench, strong, healthy and clean, ready for 6-in $4.25 per doz., $30.00 per 100. FTERIS ANDERSONI. of the Pteris distinct, beautiful new Fern, richly variegated p r e 1 1 1 1 V undulated, nandsomeiy crested, strong in growth, compact in habit, ad- from a Table Fern to a specimen House Plant. Strong. 2}i- in. plants. S1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. J. F. ANDERSON, Short HiHs, N. J. Aschmann Bros. The Aschmann Bros, of 2nd & Bristol sts.. Philadelphia, have a larger number of Easter plants than ever, this year, and the stock is in excellent shape. They have for Easter over 5000 Azaleas in various sizes, full of buds, in the leading varieties, comprising Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Vervaneana, Niobe, Mme. de Schryveriana and Ernest Eckhart. One of the largest houses on the place is given over to Hydrangeas, mostly Otaksa, exceptionally well budded, as are also some of the French varieties. The Easter Lilies, both giganteum and multiflorum. are all well in bud. and are here in quantity. Two houses of Spirseas SCHOLZELI FERNS 6-in. pots, heavy, 40c.; 4-in., 15c.; 2K-in^ 5c. VINCA Variegata. 4-in., lOc.; 3-in., 5c.; 2-m., 2c. ENGLISH IVY. Out of 4-in. pots, 6 to 8 shoots, 3 ft. long, 12c.; 3-in., 2 shoots, 2 ft. long, Sc. DRACi^NA Indivisa. 4-m.. 10c. 5-in., 20c. Cash with order, please. J. W. C. SEAL.Y LYNBROOK, L. I., NEW YORK 100, $30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt ferns, fte'-oo^^^idSS: Wllit^la^iCo^lpacta/p^^o^^^^ per 1000. 2S0 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, '^^]^'^- Please mention the Exchange when writing. Spring Trade Number NEXT WEEK Ilvrai The Florists' Exchange 687 Easter Plants AZALEAS ONE of our specialties. We have three large houses of these popular Easter plants. Our stock is well budded and shaped and in the right condition for Easter. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, pink. We are exceptionally strong on this popular variety; fine plants in 6 and 7-in. pots, 60c., 75c., Sl.OO, S1.25, S1.50, and S2.00 each. Ernest Eckhart, pink, 60c. and 75g. each. Vervaeneana, variegated, 75c. and Sl.OO each. Mine, de Sehry- veriana, double variegated, 75c. Sl.OO and SI. 25 each. Niobe, double white, Sl.OO and §1.25 each. L ILIUM Multiflorum and Giganteum. Grown from 9-10 bulbs, fine plants, 10c. per bud; less than 4 buds to a plant, 12c. per bud. We grow 7000 Lilies. SPIRAEA DAFFODILS RHODODENDRONS pots, S1.50, HYDRANGEA Otaksa. One large house of this variety alone, and the best selUng of all Easter plants in 6 and 7-in. pots, 3 to 8 blooms to a plant, 50c., 75c., $1.00, SI. 25, $1.50 and $2.00 each. We also have a fine lot of French varieties: Bouquet Rose, pink; Countess DeVibraye, pink; Mme. E. Moulliere, white; fine plants, 6-in. pots, 75c. and $1.00 each. ROSES HYANCINTHS We grow only the three best pink; Grand Maitre, blue; hi 4-in. pots, S12.00 per 100, TULIPS FERNS Nephrolepis Scottii and Harrisii. pots, Sl.OO each. FICUS pots, very heavy. ARAUCARIA 4 and 6-in. pots, 3 to 5 1 To save express charges, please mention if you want the pots. Cash with order, please. When visiting Philadelphia, stop and pay us a visit. Our greenhouses are located only four miles froi citj— Market Street. ^Take car on Fifth Street, marked Fox Chase or Olney, get off at Bristol Street, walk l m ^g^MM IkM yi lk.1 IWI 19 ^1#^C^ second aad Bristol Streets and Rising Sun Ave ASjCtllVIAININ DKU9., PHILADELPHIA, PA ire showing up splendidly, and are a jymmetrical lot. A nice lot of Rhodo- iendrons are also to be seen, as are also 5ome stocky pot grown Eoses. In the frames ther€ are thousands of Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils that will be ready for the Easter trade. Begonia Luminosa is grown here in ill stages, and some of the larger sizes ire a mass of bloom, while th« stately iraucaria is always a feature. Enormous "quantities of Spring plants ire grown that will take up the space irhen the Easter stock is gone. One louse is filled with young Geraniums — in 111, about 25,000. Among the latest improvements noted lere is a new propagating house that :s rapidly nearing completion. This en- terprising firm is continually forging ihead and is deserving of all credit for what it has accomplished. W. H. E. G. J. Backer of Portland, Ore. On coming to the United States in 1901 Mr. Bacher found employment in the nursery business near Pittsburgh, Pa. His next position was with Crabbe & Hunter at Grand Rapids, Mich. Wan- Jerlust took him down South to St. Louis, Mo., at which point he was em- ployed for three years with W. Sturtzing. [O 1906 he turned his footsteps toward Portland, Oregon, where he secured, from i. Peterson, a lease of a very small lot It 412 Vancouver aye. The change to lis present location on 7th and Hancock its. took place in 1909. Chas. Welty, his partner, came to the United States at the same time as Mr. Bacher. In 1907 they formed the Swiss Floral Co. Both of these gentlemen are iatives of Switzerland and graduates of :he National School of Horticulture of :hat country. The start of this firm was made on a )lace 40ft. x 40ft. Today they employ Tom twenty to thirty men in landscape rork and greenhouses. The amount of heir glass is lo.OOOft. From the green- louse business it has branched into gen- ial gardening. Commendable ; efforts lave been made toward improving and aaking popular a most desirable strain if Petunias. The management of the Swiss Floral Co. believes in educating the public as much as possible in the beautifying of their home grounds and the use of flowers. It thinks that the majority of the wealthy people have not been sufiiciently attracted to the beauti- ful in plant life and the ornamental pos- sibilities of gardening. It is Mr. Bach- er's opinion with the end in view of bringing these people around to this point that an organized effort should be made by all intprested in our trade in publicity of an cdinafii.nal nature, so tending to brnriii nil lines. J. G. Bacher of the Swiss Floral Co. Chambeksbuet, Pa. — Hiram Plas- terer will engage in the greenhouse build- ing, with a business on Baltimore ave. Beverly Faems, Mass. — John L. Chapman has taken a five year lease of the Spaulding Gardens on Greenwood ave., and will conduct the business for commercial purposes. all quesdona Intended for this department muat bear the name of the sender, not necessa- rily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We will endeavor to answer all ques- tions submitted to us by subscribers, but we ell as uppe H passible, in addition to this, if stated whether it be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or cultivated, location where grown, It would often enable identification of specimen! Chrysautbemuin Tips Injured I H. J. R., N. J. — The inquirer unfortunately fails to g-ii'e any information as to the condition under which the Chrysanthemums are B-own, and whether the one small tip submitted was taken from a stock plant or a rooted cutting, which information would help very much in determining the cause of the trouble, and the remedy for it. From an examination of the tip of the branch submitted, it would appear that either it has suffered from poor cul- ture, that it has been allowed sometimes to become too dry and other times to be insects, though of remedy, but : g the best white and pink now for Summer- blooming?.— B. C. M., N. J. — Will some one who has a stock of Carnations Wm. Scott or Joost kindly make known the fact to The Florists' Exchange? Pink and White Enchantress ndvh cted to a drip from the — _ her good arrangement is lace the Canna roots in shallow flats on the return pipes under Cactus Leaves llropping". — Tou will which I am sending to you for the pur- pose of finding out, if possible, the cause of these leaves dropping off the plant. der which ifficult to chilling dropped possible that the subsequent to this leaves. It is also nt is shedding its Steam Heat for Bose Houses. — I read ome time ago that to grow Roses re- uires steam heat for good results. I eftt of more besides myself — P. B., -The Exchange would be glad to have wers to this question from Rose wers who are using steam or hot ter heat, or both, in combination, intime, as preliminary information to inquirer, it maybe stated that where jickly than under : 688 The Florists' Exchange GERANIUM PLANTS For immediate delivery from 2-in. pots We have the following varieties in fine, stocky, well-rooted stock, ready to shift into 4-inch. CTSSE DE HARCOURT White BERTHE DE PRESILLY Light Pink MME. BARNEY Cerise CASTRIES Cense BEAUTE DE POITEVINE Salmon S. A. NUTT Deep Red $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 BAUR a. STEINKAMP Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA Carnation Cuttings l^cady Now From Sand 100 1000 GLORIOSA $4.00 $30.00 ROSmE 4.00 30.00 Write US about other varieties. : where credit is due — Mention Exchange Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way to be sure of your colors. For description and prices send for circular. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg. Pennsylvania Seasonable Stock ANTIRRHINUM. Buiton's and Ramsburg'a COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings., CINERARIAS. In bud and bloom. 6-in FERNS. Plersonl and WUtmanl, 20.00 20.00 26.00 o-m 40.00 GENISTA. 4-in 15.00 6-m 35.00 PETUNIAS, Double. Purple and white variegated. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 sA^tv.v.;:::::::::;::::;:::;:: !;gg '■ VINCAS. 3>i-in 6.00 • The Peckham floral Co. F^irhaveM Will help all aronnd If yon mention 1 CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none- August Seedlings, fine, healthy plants, twice transplanted from flats: Xmas red, blood red, pink, white, white with red center. S3.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Wonder of Wandsbek (salmon), $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; plants from 2M-in. pots, S5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Alph. Ricard, John Doyle, Beaute Poitevine, Jean Viaud. Strong, healthy plants, from 2}4- m. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Dormant tubers, 2-3 eyes. Cbas. Henderson, Chicago, Duke of Marlboro, Mme. Crozy, Queen Charlotte, Florence _ Vaughan. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. BEGONIA gracilis. Pink and luminosa red, for bedding. Strong plants. From 3-in pots, $5.00 per 100. $46.00 per 1000. 250 plants of any the above at the 1000 rate. We can ship via United States, Wells Fargo, and Adams Express Cos. PAULMADER, EastStroudsburg,Pa. : In the Elichapge Spring Trade Number NEXT WEEK is admitted, we believe, that both have their merits, and that a the two is the best solu- abject to criticism, rev in my last place), 1 nna myself meeting a condition I never met before. I And the house completely overrun with a worm about an inch long, brown, very much like the thousand legged worm. The soil is full of them. They eat the roots and tender foliage of most plants. They cause Club-root to a great many plants. I have used granulated unslaked lime with fair success, but would be glad to hear what brings them, also if there is any better thing to exterminate them. T. H., Conn. —The worms submitted for examina- tion are Millipedes. They are wont to ap- pear where the benches are old and rot- ten, or where there is considerable woody or partly decayed vegetable matter in the soil. It is all right to use lime, but it would be just as well to use a pulver- ized air-slaked lime. Pine salt placed along the inside edge of the benches so it would be in a position just between the side board of the benches and the soil, will also help destroy these worms. Another remedy is tobacco dus very liberally over the surfaci soil: this dust will tend to both destroy and drive away the worms and cannot in any way injure the plants, but rather will act as a fertilizer. Another remedy which will also act as a fertilizer is a moderate application of Scotch soot. Food for Thought According to a consular report from Gt. Britain, a profit and loss account of the strikes of the last 10 years, prepared from Government returns, supplemented by details furnished by trade union lead- ers in the principal industries, show that the loss to the organized work- ers alone from stoppages of work due to disputes of all kinds in the United King- dom has been equal to $84,741,000 in wages, not to speak of a vast sum spent in strike pay. Against this, the net gain in wages resulting from disputes is returned at .$1.3.209,000, leaving a net loss of $71,.531,000. In the same period the working classes as a whole have se- cured advnnces in wages estimated at over $72,947,000 but the greater propor- tion of these advances have been ob- tained through conciliation machinery, and working agreements. Of every 100 strikes or other disputes recorded in the years under review. .50 per cent, have been won by the employers. 2.5 per cent, by the workers, and the remaining 25 per cent, have been compromises. RIGHT HERE IN CONNECTICUT We offer the foUo- rise. If short of re ; surplus stock, in fin now, get your order 100 1000 ots $2.00 $20.00 GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt. 2M-in S. A. Nutt. 2H-in. pots. Fall- struck cuttings; fine 2.50 25.00 Alphonse Ricard, Mme. Jaulin, Rose Scented. 2M-in. pots. .. 2.50 22.50 Mme. SaUeroi. 2-in. pots 2.00 18.00 GERANIUMS. Rooted Cuttings. ! condition, ready for immediate sliipment. Be booked for delivery right after Easter. AGERATUM 100 1000 Pauline. Rooted Cuttings .... $0.50 Stella Gurney, Rooted Cut- 1.25 12.00 Oberle, Jean Viaud, Rose Scented Mme. Sallerol, SNAPDRAGON 4 colors, 2-in. pots, nicely branched 2.50 4 colors. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 FEVERFEW Little Gem. 2-in. pots 2.25 20.00 Little Gem. Rooted Cuttings. 1.00 S.OO HELIOTROPE Blue. 2-in. pots 2.00 18.00 Blue. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 S.OO PauUne. 2Ji-io. po" l-™ Stella Gurney. 2}i-in. pots. . 1.50 DRACAENA Indivlsa. 4-in. pots Each. 50.10 Indivisa. 5-in. pots Each. .20 Indivisa. 6-in. " Selected Ea. .25 COLEUS Rooted Cuttings. 10 best va- CANNAS Robusta. Dormant Roots Austria. Dormant Roots CANNAS, 3-ia. pots, about April 15. King Humbert.. BRAINARD NURSERY AND SEED COMPANY, [nfield Street Ihompsonville, Conn L you read this advt. in the Exchange Westchester (N.Y.) and Fmrfield (Conn.) Horticultural Society A large and enthusiastic attendance astered at the regular meeting in Do- n's Hall, Greenwich, Conn., on March Pres. Robt. Williamson presiding. Fall Williams f exhibitii brought u for nd disposed structed to nake final arrangements with the board .f managers of the Port Chester (N. T.) lospital for an exhibition in June, and t was voted to hold the Fall show at Rochelle, N, T,. this year, both ced late ers were elected, and three nbership received. The question of co-operation with the National Association of Gardeners was again brought up. After discussion it first and second prizes for assistant gar- deners for a centerpiece decoration. The judges made the following awards at this meeting: "Winter Sweet Peas from Carl Hankensen, H. M. : the same exhibitor was highly commended for a vase of White Wonder Carnations. Primula obconica in var. from W. J. Sealey was awarded a cultural_ certifi Bieschke W. Popp was highly specimr- -'--*■ ' ^ I of Cattleya lumino commended for Marshall for a r __ -- and also received a vote of thanks for vase of assorted Carnations; vase of Darwin Tulips from Geo. Allen received a cultural certificate: Louis Whitman was awarded a vote of thanks for Tele- graph Cucumber: H. M. for Carnation Mrs. C. W. W^ard, and cultural cer_tifl cate for a grand^ cheduled for this Geo. Talk on Roses" Bting was post- ness of the lec- Jr., of Cromwell, f the society W. POPP. Connecticut Horticultural Society Horticultural Socle March 13, Preside genta. mauve, violet, der of a very ligh exhibited thr colors. Some shade, Alfred Cebe- .- of Cineraria stellata; one measured over three feet :, having pink blooms. Presi- in heigh Sent Hu 3ne Stock. There also exhibited by Hugh Kuehl a vas "Whys in Plant Disease Control" by J. . Taubenhaus. Four new members wel taken into the society. GEO. G. McCLUNIE. CANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, home grown, I tubers, $2.00 to $6.00 per 100. Our £ Fine sorts, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Per 100 Aapataftiu Sprengerl. 2^-inch poti.t3.oa Asparaftua Sprengeri. 3-mch pota. . 6.00 Aaparaftus Sprengerl. 4-in. pott,. 8.00 Abutilon SavitzU. 2»i-inch pots.. S.00 " iortt. Rooted Cut- and whhei Rooted Afteratv hrysanthemums .Rooted Cuttini 60 fine commercial 1.00 8.0 Coleus. & 3.00 $15.00 & B sorts. Rooted Cuttings. . 1.00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indivlaa. 4-inch pots 12.00 Dracaena IndlTisa. fi-inch pots 20.00 English Ivy. ayi-iaA pots 8.00 FeTerfew. Double white. Rooted Cut- tings 1.80 M,0 Forget-me-not T Fuchsias. Double and single. Rooted Cuttinos Double sad single. 2}i- Double blue. Rooted Cut- Splei Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Stevls Compacta 1.2S 10.0 Tradeacontia 1.2S WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y GlTe credit where credit la due — Mention BxcbaPittj CANNAS 1 to 3 eves. Henderson, Vaughan, Pa trie I Robusta, Burbank, Charlotte, Gray, Allel mania. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. GERANIUMS, Nutt, 4 varieties, 2H-in.Ipot!l $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, 6 varieties, older plant JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO WIU help all aronnd If yon mention the Erchajgi Rooted Cuttings HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c. per 100 S6.00 per 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. SALVIA Zurich. Absolutely true to name $1.00 per 100, $S.00 per 1000. AGERATUM. SteUa Gurney. 50c. per 100 $4.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. J.P.CANNATA,MLFreedoin,N.l, The Florists' Exchange 689 List of Advertisers i 1^1 Alphan, :eCo 732 Dillon, J. L, . . . Cut Flower Ej- Dodd. Chas. H ■ isky, F. J, Dorner&'Soisai.VF..672 King, W. E. .716 >me Tree Silk Mill Co., The Pittsburgh Cut Flo Wallaces Co., R. Wallis & Co., E. A Walsh, Alfred E,.. Waller Seed Co., Ward & Co., R.M. . Warcndorff, A Washington Rorist; .670 Whittier & Co., W, B.670 .720 Wietor Bros 726 . 722 Drake, J. Aug. . . 731 Drake Greenhou .716 Dreer, Henry A „„, „,....„ , ..- PlantlifeCo i'.."703 KroeschellBros. C0..734 Poehlmann Bros. Co, Inc. Kuebler, Wm. H 723 Pollworth Co., CC. 732-33 Kuhlmann, H. H, — " s Pub Co.. Dudley. Charles P.... 703 Lager & HurreU.. fi7,S Eaele Pioe SuDDly Co. Lakeview Gnhs BSl yuaker <_ity ai» cagie ripe =upp y __^^ Landreth Seed Co., D.660 Quidnick G'l ,_„. 1 .„ 712 Ehle, Chi... - „ c a Amer. Wooden Ware Edwards" Folding Box. Langc,H. F.A. Mfg.Co.,The 72S Co 712 Langia^, A H Ande?son,J. F 686 Ehmann, Wm 686 Leedle Floral C Geo.H.729 Elsele, C... 729 Elizabeth N .71" Watchman's Clock & ■I q.,mlv Co. 7 .724 Moss & Peat Weber & Co., C. S Weeber & Doi Weiss ' ~ 701 Potter Floral 719 Pulverized Manure Co729 Welch Bros. Co 681 Quaker City Mach.Co734 Wenk, Peter. . . '707 Landreth Seed Co., D.660 Quidnick G'jiousea. 672-7.3 Weston, Henry. '?» Wollinger Florist 702 .; ^ tr"'* WoodBros 688 Sons Co., H. Woodrow & Marketos. 709-23 Woodruff & Sons, S. D6S8 Apnine P DX Co.. . 700 The. Elliott & Sons, Wir 2 Elliott, W.H Aschmann Bros 687 Emmans, Geo. M . Aschmann, Godfrey. 717 Engle, W. J Ashley, Ernest 700 Engler, Henry . . . Badgle: Eyres, Florist. . , . W. G 674 Faust, Henry I. . Baer, Julius 700 Felthousen, J. E. Baker, The Florist. ., . 704 Fiedler & Co., A. Baldwin, Florist 704 Finger, Jr., Wm. Barrett, The Florist. .704 Fisher, " Barrows & Son, H. H " - ' Baur & Steinkamp . . Bayersdorfer iSl Co., H .._ 1 Oil Co. Leonard Seed Co . 678 Leuly, Emil .658 Littlefield, Florist. . . .658 London Flower Shop. . 703 .680 Long Island Dahlia .680 Gardens 681 . 719 Lord &. Bumham Co .726 4th Cover .686 Lorentz, Ed.A 720 714 Ludwig Floral Co., E. .700 C. 703 .719 MacNiir Hort.. Co.. Qgg Young & Co., A. L. 700 Ramsburg, G.S 664 wSrview'Florei Co.' 700 Young, Florist. .. . 704 Randall, A. L. Co. . . .726 WettUn Floral Co. ... 684 X"»"'8, John.. . . . 720 Randalls FlowerShop704 Whilldin Pottery Co. .728 Young & Nugent.. 674 Rawlings, Elmer 684 Whitted Floral Co.. . .702 Zvolanek, A. C. . . 729 Rawson, The Florist.. 701 No 21 Crowded Out Again Wo room here this week, but that's a healthy sign. Means more ads. from believers ii 1 P. E. Can't crowd me ou ; at the New york Flower Show, THE PLO- BISTS' EXCHANGE wlU lie there, | all right. Look US up at our cy^m'^Mz (c^i^^a^ __ _ Read Sl Co., 686 Reade S: McKenna. 704 Reed & Keller Rentschler Floral Co. .701 Revere Rubber Co. . .735 Index to Stock Advertised i Fletch'er & C^.'. F.W'. 659- Marshall & Co., W E.660 728 Martin & Forbes Co.. Floral Hill Gardens.. .672 , , ^ 672-703 ..„-.„ Florists' Hail Assn.... 714 May, L. L. & Co . . . (^26 State Nurs., The. 676 Flower Shop. The. .. .703 McCallum Co.. The. ■ en E. A 714 Foley Cnhs. Mfg. Co. Roehrs Co., Julius. . . 716- Altcrnanther: 2nd Cover Rolker & Sons. A 658-728 Alyssum .... -.679 Fruit Plants. 683 Fruit Trees. . ... 683-88 Fuchsi.is . . . E . 679-81-86 Gardenia . . . . ...668-80- Gehist.!.!!.70i Schulti Th? Florist ... 700 Bulbs 657-58-59- 700 Millang, Chas 723 Schwake & Co., Inc., 660-61-62-63-64-65-66- s> Miller, A. L 680 chas 664 667-69-70-85 723 Mills The Florist. Inc.701 Scott, John 686 Caladiums.. .658-50-81-85 676 Miltonia Cons 719 Sealy. J. W. C 686 California Privet. . . .676- 667 Mmee Floral Co., The.702 Sharp, Partridge & Co733 700 Minneapolis Floral Co702 Shellroad G'houses. """ Cut Flower Moon Co., The Wm.__ Sheridan, Walter F. Violets 719-20 Wallflowers. 6.5S-78 Water Lilies 670 Bleeding Heart -685 Lily Bulbs...657-60-01-63- ^ ,„, 670-76-78 661-79-87-717-19-20 MISCELLANEOUS pjpe' 716 Nikoteen.. 719 Nikotiana 678 Pecky Cypress. 657-60-61- 79^87-717- Aphine... 719-20 Aphicide. um 661 Aphis Pui Breit :. &Co. ...704 Gun own. Peter 680-719 Gutl yan. Alonzo J Rayn Habermehl's Sons. J. J. Haerens, August. 658 California Privet Cut- 723 tings 676-78-716 ,.. - , ,676 sie'b™ht",G»:''C.';:723 Callas.. 663-85 704 Moore, Hentz & Nash Siebrecht, Walter R. Candytuft ..668 •700 709-723 Co Inc ..723 Cannas 658-60- 658 Skidel'sky & Ca.. S. S. 660-71 Lilium Giganteum.. .6.57- 66064-87-720 Lilium Magnilicum. .657- ■ Seed Co. Lily of the Valley. ' Floral 717 Cattle Ma ■ 658- Chiffons.. Clocks. .668-88-720 Cut Flower I 76-80-81-83-88-711- _ _ _ tions 657-71- Lupinus. ,„,,.„ N„„„„ 660 703 Mullanphy, Florist... 704 ""The. .'."'.°..".T.' ."'.'734 672-74-80-88-720 Madeira Vines. ucks Nursery^... ^... 6b.) „ _ /w y^^„^^_ ^^^^^y^ 701 siinnrB. S., Jr 723 Carnation Cuttings. .657- Magnolias St lu^ naie, ii.auoeuB 684 ^Jy,' 9°™5f 703 Slinn. Clarente 723 nett Bros 664 Hall & Robinson 702 Nagel, Rudolf. 674 Smith, Henry 701 pee, W. A. & Cc66J-66 Hammond Paint and M''"''=' ,^ o Z™ Smith & Co., E. I> . ..674 ler&Ullman 703 Slug Shot Work.s. . 710 Nason, L. B. ...... ..723 Smith & Fetters Co. .701 ;ton. C. E 668 Hanford, R. G 680 Nat I Florists Board Smith & Gannett. .. .671 .- u-.... Ron Ho-,:c rp,«t«r 704 ofTrade 714 Smith & Hemenway Co. — -^- - - 6S0 National Show Gar- 733 680-81-83-84-720 Mignonette 658-68 Easter Folders. 67S dens 663 Smith, P. J 723 Cibotium 686 Mushroom Spawn. 668-68 Envelopes j-14 Neidinger. Jos. G 713 Smith Co., W. & T.. . 676 Cinerarias 658-68- Narcissus 663-717 Exhibitions.... 700 New England Florist Snyder & Co., B. A. . .724 688-717-20 Nasturtiums 660-720 Fancy Baskets manO Californii _ Campbell, Coli Caldwell The Woods- Harris. Ernes ... .713 Harrlsrm's N The704 Hart. Geo. B . . 716 Hatcher. John C „..p Conduit Co.... 734 Heacock Co., Jos Cannata, J. P 688 Henderfion & Co., Pcti Carbone. Florist 700 Carnation Support Ot., Heinecken, Otto The 672 Heiss Co Chicago Carnation Co.. Henderson & Co.. A. . 672-726 Henshaw & Fenrich. . Childs, John Lewis . . 663 Herbert - — ■ ■ B71-72-74-S0-88-720 Manetti Centaurca 668 Maples Chrysanthemums. . . . 6.57- Marguerites. . 873-74-80-81-83-84-720 Chrysanthemum Cut- Montbretias. tinfrs. 657-73-74- Moonvine. . . 680-81-83-84-720 Mignonette. . 731 Pipe Fittings... 707-32-33 .729 Plantlifc 730 ■731 Pots 728 •729 Pot Washer .728 ■667 Refrigerators 713-27 713 Ribbons 712-13-14-25 «?. Roping 714 •714 Ruscus 714-15 ■672 Sash 707-32-33^34 ,■729 Scaline 729 13-14 Sheep Manure 729-30 715 Silkaline ••■712 Soot 714-15 Sphagnum Moss. . Ferns. ive Evergreens Stakes 712-13-14-15 Supports Thermometers TO'Soi- 02-03-04 Retail Houses. Supply Co 724 Solomon & Son. _ — New York Stable Ma- Soltau Fernery, B 686 Clematis nure Co 730 Southside Nurseries. . 676 Cocos ■ 702 Stafford Conservatories Cold Storage I 674 660-61-6 Standard Thermometer 175-86-717 Orchids. ental Shrubs. 717-19-20 Orn 678 Florists' Supplii ,^^ Tinfoil 714-] 7iq Tobacco Dust 7^ -Aa Tobacco Powder 7! 713 Tobacco Stems 7i ■.■.'.714-15 Toothpicks 7] ..658-64- TresTubs 7. 729-30-31 Tubs '. is 712- Ventilating Apparatus 713-14-15 Trees. 676-78 Flower Boxes 712-15 Ventilators. NiessenCo., TheLeo.725 Q, 733 Cold Storage Lilies .. 657- Oxalis 685 Flower Pots 728 Vermine.... Not, L. M 723 Stearns Lumber Co., 660-61-63-64-79-87- Palms.. .675-79-86-716-17 Fungine 729 Wants W.J 716 Herr, A. M 678.716 North-EastCTn Fores- A. T., The 734 _ 717-19-20 Pansies.. ■...■_.;. ;,6_5_S-5_9_- Gala-x Leaves 714-15 'Wholesaje Florists Christensen, Thos. P. 686 Hews & Co., A. H . . . .728 ^ . „ - r' ;^ 7:; — ,•,•-,■- ■;;;;; , •,,„•■ „-„ „n n Clark, Florist 704 Highland Park Green- Oechslin, Ernest 726 Stoothoff Co., H. A.. .731 the Valley. ..■■. 658-60- Paeonies Clarl s Sons, Davit , The.. .701 . 729 Hilfinger Bros. ;er Hill Co., The E. G. . . .7; .730 Hill Nursery Co., Inc., _ Co., The.... Oechslin, Ernest.. . Old Town Nurs , . . Orchid. The Ouwerkerk, P Palethorpc Co., I Cole. .668-78-80- Petui .658-59- Gala-x Leaves 668-80-81-719 Glass ■ ■ ■ ■j?,?„3-™;76; Glass Cutter. Glazing Pom .732-33-34 721-22-23-24-26-26 Wild Smilax.... 713-14-15 732 Wreaths 714-16 & Bro., J. Conifers PR 731 658-731 Crotons, ov. PaImer'&'Son',W'.'j'...700 Sunlight Double Glass Cuphei 704 Park Floral Co., The.701 Sash Co 701 Holm & Olson 704 Parker, John L 700 Sutton & Son 712 Holton&Hunkel C0..724 Parkes Const. Co. " Correspondence Parshelsky Bros.. _ PeacockpahliaFarms716 Thom'pson & Co, . 674 Hollywood ( . . . 723 School 679-84 HontschBoil Horan, E. C 734 Cut Flowers.... 670 714-15-20-21. ._. Swett&Son, F. E....679 734 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 728 Cyclamen 671 Tho ^-^-J..- 681 Howard, J. W „ „- :h,Mrs.J.W....700 Hudson Carbon Co729-30 Peckham Floral Co 1 Fern Co 714 Idlewild Gnhi .701 IgoeBros. 734 .670-78 Phlox ....679 Phoenix 1-88-720 Pinks 712-13- Poinsettias. J-23-24- Primroses... 725-26 .658-81-88 Primulas... 670-87-717 .662-63-81- Privet Cuttings. . . Dahlborn Dailledouze Brc Danker, Florist Darbee, Florist. Day Co.. W. E. Deamud Co., J. DeBuck. John. De Graff Bros. Paul. I, Jos. H . 688 Irwin, R. J 705-06-C ExchanBe.723 Isbell, S. M. & Co.. . . 65 Co.. J. P.. 733 Jackson & Perkins Co. 688 Thomson & Sons, Ltd. Peirce, E. Allan 728 Wm. . . : ' Penn the Florist.. ... .700 Thorburn & Co., J. M.: Pennock-Meehan Co., Totty, Chas. H I S. S 672-725 Traendly & Schenck..' Perry Buxton Doane Travis Co., G. E. 678 Co.... ...^ 732 Tricker.Wm Jacobs, S. & Son 732 Peters & Reed Pottery it j -,. 13„;„1,„T,J flon Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis Co 728 "'"''■f ^ Re.nhold . . .680 713 Pfaff& Kendall 733 Van Assche, Frank . 734 Jennings, E. B.... 658-68 Pfaltzgralf Pottery Co., Van Gelderen, G. W..676 Johnson Seed Co 659 The 728 Vaughan's Seed Store Johnston, T. J. & C0..7O3 Philips Bros 702 6o9-60-668 Jones, H. T 678 Pierce & Co 700 Vick s Sons, Jas 658 Den Ouden & Sons. H.676 Kasting, Wm, F. Co. . 6.57 Pierson; Inc., A. N. . .657 Viereck. F. C. •■•701 Diener & Co^, Richard Keller, John A 701 Pierson Co., F. R. .. .6.57 Vincent, R., Jr., & Sons 719 Keller Pottery Co .... 728 Pierson U-Bar Co ; . . . 736 Co 657-82:83 DietschCo.,A 733 Keller Sons. j. B 703 Pillsbury, I. L.. 672 Virgin, U. J Dillcr, Caskey & Keen Kerr, The Florist.. .. .701 Pine ifcGrove Floral Walker, Job 733 KervanCo.,The.;...714 Corp. 674 Walker, Wt Dec( 7J6 685 67-68-70-71-72-73- Rhododendrons. .. 667-76- B7S 674-75-76-78-79-80-81- 678-79-87-717 72, 682-83-84-85-86-87-88- Roses 657-58-67-70- 732 . 711-16-17-19-20 673-74-76-78-79-87-716 g7g Dish Ferns .... Rubber Plants.680-87-717 ,0-84-86-88-716-19-20 Salvia 659-68-78-80- lurus 670 683-88-720 greens 667-76-78 Sea,sonable Stock 657- I Seeds 658-60- 658-59-60-61-62-63-64- 864-67-69-70 665-66-67-68-70-71-72- s 679-80-86-87- 673-74-75-76-78-79-80- 688-717-20 681-82-83-84-85-86-87- s in Flats 688 688-71 1-16-17-19-20 rfew 680-88 Seeds 657-58-59-60- 702 Ficus 680-S7-717 661-62-63-64-65-66-67 Forget-Me-Nots...688-7l9 Shamrocks 669-70-85 701 Freesias. .663 Shrubs. .670-76-78' For Index to Contents, See Page 698 Guernsey Bulb Industry W Mauger & Sons, bulb growers here, report the season is nearly three weeks later than that of last year, but that they are now getting busy. Last week (end of February) over 17,000 bunches were gathered from the open fields, the major- ity of which was N. Golden Spur and N: Grand Soleil d'Or. The first week in March there was a decrease m Soleil d'Or, as these were passing off, but Golden Spur and Henry Irymg would be in full swing of cutting with the first two weeks in March. The bulbs are looking well and. given fair weather conditions, they will be a good crop all around. 600 The Florists' Exchange rovnsmsB nt isss S. A. F. 0. H. Lancaster ave. Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office ai Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. H. Grlfflth, secretary; David Tou- zeau, treasurer. The address of the officers is the address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697, New York. Telephone. 3765 and 3766 Beekman. PBIirCIFAl; BBANCH OFFICES Boston! Robert Cameron, Cambridge, Mass. PhUadelpUa: Wm. H. Engler, 4' Bell telephone, Belmont 412. CUcago: James Morton, 143 No. Wabash ave., room 307. 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Advertisers, Please Note Every month l«"a busy month, but March and April are monft the busiest of themTall. To handle changes of copy and new-advertlsing, and yetlftet thejpaperjout on time, takes a -■ ■ ■ ', large printlnil oMce. edate ' ' big force of men and £ The Week's Meetings Meeting of the Executive Board The executive board of the S. A. F. and O. H. was in session all day at the Parker House, Boston, on Tuesday, March 17, and continued all day on Wednes- day. A committee called on Mayor Curley of Boston, and made final arrangements about the outdoor garden; and Vice-President P. Welch says that plans and instructions will be sent to all the trade and horticul- tural papers next week. The outlook for the garden is especially promising now. The frost is coming out of the ground and work will begin at once. President Theodore Wirth says that he is extremely pleased with the preparations tliat are going on for the convention, and predicts that it will be one of the greatest conventions in the history of the society. R. C. New York Flower Show At this writing all preparations for the ex^hibition are rapidly nearing completion and on Saturday, March 21, the curtain will be rung up. Expectations are that it will be well worth visiting, as every feature has been planned on a large scale. As we address our- selves to the trade only it is unnecessary to go into preliminaries, schedules having been printed in these columns from time to time so that all readers should have a fair idea as to what the competition is intended to embrace. The trade show this year will be one of the largest known, approximating closely to that of a similar exhibition at the annual meetings of the Society of American Florists. This feature received much en- couragement in 1913, and there is no reason why it should not meet with just as much success this coming week. Last year it proved a most popular feature and to the majority of exhibitors it was profitable withal — it made many new customers for the ilrms exhibiting and did much to encourage general gardening. It is up to the management to advertise well this show and we trust this is being done — large projects require large publicity. So far as the members of the trade within at least 500 miles of New York are concerned, one and all should make every eifort to spend one or more days at this show next week. The man who first suggested the trade show feature sliould be singled out for great praise; liis name today, is unknown to us; who was he? It has become a big, important part of the New York shows, and could be duplicated in many other of the larger cities, especially in the Spring. It is not only an educative feature, but it encourages and adds to business. Monday, March 23.— New York Flower Show at Grand Central Palace (remains open until the evening of the 28th); Baltimore Flo- rists and Gardeners' Club, Florists' Exchange Hall, at 8 p.m.— New I..ondon County Horticultural Society, Norwich, Conn. Tuesday. March 24. — Newport (R. I.) Horticultural Society. Wednesday, March 25 — Oyster Bay and Long; Island Hort. Society. Thursday, March 26.— The Connecticut Hort. See. at Hartford, at Saturday, March 28.— Dobbs Ferry (N. Y.) Gardeners' Ass'n, at S p.m. Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston was held at the Horticultural Hall on Tuesday evening, MardhI 17. There was a fairly good attendance. Six new mem- bers were elected. The secretary read a communication from John Young, secretary of S. A. F., on affiliation. There was a lecture on Chesnut tree blight by Roy D. Pierce of Washington, D. C. As far as could be learned, very little is known about the disease, and there is no sure remedy in sight. Several of the executive board of directors of the S. A. F. attended the meeting. Theodore Wirth told of the good influence the meeting of the S. A. F. in Minneapolis last Summer had on the ilorists and in- habitants of that city. He talked interestingly of the outdoor garden and the good it had done, and he pleaded with the members of the club to become members. Chas. Totty, of Madison, N. J., was the next speaker. His theme was the exhibition in New York, and he invited all who could to exhibit and carry away some of the premiums. W. F. Gude, of Washington, took the floor and he spoke most eloquently of the S. A. F. and its work. Then he took up the Smith Memorial and the work being done, proclaiming that everything was progress- ing favorably. His speech was impressive and most effective. On the exhibition tables there were nicely grown Cineraria plants, and a large vase of white Snap- dragon from W. N. Craig. William Sim had a hand- some display of Sweet Peas and magnificent Pansies. The meeting adjourned at a late hour. R. C. Summing up, the cost up to 4 ozs. is doubled. All saving which may accrue, regardless of weight, wiU J confined to the fifth zone; beyond that it is all loi. The gain in the first five zones is again dependent ( the weight of the package; if it averages over one ]ioui it will be gain; if it averages under 10 ozs. it wU' he lo; All in the Same Boat Seeds, bulbs, cuttings, roots, scions and plants were placed in the parcel post by Postmaster-General Burle- son on March 10, the day following the passing of the Appropriations Act for the post office department. All these goods will hereafter be treated as merchcm- dise, and will pay postage at the rate of one cent for each ounce or fraction thereof up to four ounces; all packages in excess of four ounces will pay pound post- age zone rates. This ruling will come as a shock to all, for even those who were most insistent that seeds should go into parcel post never dreamed that the charge would be doubled on the smaller packages, the majority of dealers expecting that seeds would be placed in the same category with books, namely 2 ozs. for Ic. up to 8oz., then pound rates. Thus, the agitation to have seeds go into parcel post will prove somewhat of a boomerang to those who were most insistent for this change. To make this new ruling at a time when seeds are going through the mails in greatest quantity, and when it is impossible to make any provisions to meet so abrupt a departure from what has been in vogue for so many years does not savor of good statesmanship. The ruling will be looked upon by many as arbitrary in the extreme; it might well have been deferred until the season's rush was over. The only privileged rate now in force is that on books and catalogs and, in the order of this progressive policy it is to be presumed that will fall next. This new ruling will hurt all seed houses this Spring, but it will hit the mail order houses the hardest. No changes can be made to meet the emergency. Recourse cannot well be made to the express companies for the people want the seeds delivered at their homes, and the express companies do not do this in the country. The new ruling offers some compensation in that the heavier goods, bulbs and plants for instance, can now go at pound rates. ?1 The Appropriation for Greenhouses at Cornell, N. Y. In the desire to assist in the passage of Assemble man Horton's bill No. 63, which provides for the aji propriation of $60,000 to build and equip a range (j glass houses for experimental and investigational won in floriculture and vegetable growing at Cornell Uni versify, Ithaca, N. Y., a letter was written by Ti Florists' Exchange to Governor Glynn, a few da;l since. In that letter attention was drawn to the fai that a similar bill passed both chambers last year, bt was vetoed by Governor Sulzer on the score of econom In the endeavor to prove on what refuta" ' Mr. Sulzer vested his veto, we urged on Goveri Glynn our idea of economy, as follows: "Economy is the ability to live well at the lowei cost, and the savings which could be made to the peop of the State of New York, through their having thei! experimental greenhouses, to solve their problemi assist them in increasing their crops and in the selei tion of the best varieties, would constitute an econom factor beyond all cavil. There is no question of askir money for the operation of the proposed greenhousi as the staff at Cornell is sufficiently numerous and we qualified to carry on the work proposed. All the need is the facility to handle it with and this they cai not do to advantage under their present cramped coi ditions." We are pleased to say that our letter has bee acknowledged by John Godfrey Saxe, counsel to tl Governor, and it has been promised that if the bi passes both houses, and comes before Governor Glyn for action, he will give our request the most carefv consideration. We trust that florists generally throughout the Stat have followed our recommendation to write Governc Martin H. Glynn direct at Albany in the endeavor t impress on that gentleman's mind the necessity existin for the establishment of these experimental houses. The Anglo-American Eshibition To Be Held at Shepherds Bush, London, May to October, 1914 The Anglo-American Exhibition at Shepherds Bus is proceeding apace, and however good the general exh bition may be, it is safe to say that horticulture is goin to be the leading feature. No general exhibition in thi country has ever attempted to take in horticulture as i, now being done at Shepherds Bush. Many of the mosi famous firms are participating while conferences an: shows will take place almost every month. Horticultural Exhibits From descriptions of exhibits that have been sent us we gather that a large number of the leading fin in London are participating and some of them in an eji tensive way. For instance, the firm of Wm. Paul & Soil Waltham Cross, is filling two acres with 20,000 Ros plants in groups, and has also an exhibit of hardy flow| ering and ornamental shrubs; J. Jefferies & Son, Ltd., o Cirencester is planting 4000 sq. ft. with the choicest o ornamental trees and shrubs, including evergreens am numerous golden leaved Cedars, Thuyas and EngUs and Irish Yews. In the Court of Progress, the wel known firm of J. Piper & Son, Barnes, is constructinj an old English formal garden, to have fountains, balus trading, sunken courts, with tanks of Water Lilie and aquatics, the whole to be surrounded by an alpin- wall, this wall then being surmounted by borders severa feet wide, all filled with the most resplendent hard; plants such as Delphiniums, Phloxes, Lilies, and othe fine subjects. L. R. Russell of Richmond will exhibit a unique col lection of golden and silver Ivies and on the Island Site Charles Turner of Slough is to be represented by weep ing trees, such as Birches, Willows, Elms, also bamboo.; and subjects of similar character. Cheat & Sons Crawley, will vie with Messrs. Piper in the constructinj of a Tudor garden, embellished with clipped trees anc other subjects suitable to that style of layout; and ye another ornamental garden, to include a blaze of Rho dodendrons. Azaleas, Kalmias and other Americai plants, with statuary set about in suitable places, wil be furnished by Geo. Jacfcman & Son of Woking. Then will also be exhibits of trained fruit trees, and a collec- tion of fruits from tfhe renowned firms of Thomas Rivei & Son, and Laxton Bros. All forms of the training oi March 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 691 fruit trees wiU be in abundance, and this ought to prove robusta grandiflora). These are described m my catalog a very instructive and interesting part of this great Both sorts are most suitable for flowering during the hortirnltural exhibition Winter months, and will surprise the grower by the In a^d"t?on to these larger permanent features, R. H. earUness of their flowering. There are two other sorts Bath, Ltd, of Wisbech, !s having a display of 20,000 of Forgetmenot suitable as Winter bloomers, but they Sar'rinXlips in the very finest selected^arieties ; this are lighter in color; these are: Myosotis oblongata and in S must furnish a great feature. T. S. Ware, Ltd., the better sort, Myosotis oblongata perfecta. Both sorts, tlb^ous^B'e'o^niaVS SiaTe '^fan^tsf while Z^, Xo^both can be propagated by cuttings, and if these ^^^tomer „. tuberous ^J3e„onms^^a^^ be represented bya very choice are cut_ about September they wiU bloom also m Novem- i„n,ediately Ltd., July, will bloom in November and December, Begonias an^d foliage plants; while Dereham, is to be represented by a very unuitc ui^. vuo u,™.^.. ^v.^.„u.„^. w.^j •■- and 'extensive display of Roses in aU sections, but par- ber and December. But these two sorts are not hardy, tkularly the weeping standards and hybrid teas. Kelway All Forgetmenots for Wmter-bloommg will do best & Son of Langport will All borders with their fine spe- cool and airy frames or pits; as much light as i cialties, such as Pa^onies, Delphiniums, Pyrethrums, and should be given^^ Jn a^ temperature that is too Gladioli and a continuity of bloom will be maintained sible ugh the season. An exhibit of aquatic plants, including of course. Water Lilies, will be contributed by Leopold de Rothschild from his noted garden at Gunnersbury. From these particulars, and from other accounts that have reached us, it would appear that London this year would be well worth visiting for its floriculture alone. flowers come light and the plants grow too slendc Quedlinburg, Germany. Fredeiiick Chrysanthemum Society of America President Wm. Kleinheinz announces that a meeting of this society will be held at Grand Central Palace, New York, during the progress of the Spring flower show there on Wednesday, March 23, at 3 p.m. All members of the society in attendance at the show are requested to be present. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Pkeliminahy Premium List of the 24th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Conjunction with the State Florists' Association of Indiana at the German House, Indianapolis, November 6, 7 and 8, 1914 Plants takes anything from three to five years to test thorough- ly, a new seedling crossbred Rose of quality. Some correspondents have been kind enough to send me some stories during the week. Here is one of them: Some years ago a lady in the Southwest ordered some Dutch bulbs from an establishment of which the writer had charge. The order was received a little early for prompt filling as the Dutch stock had not arrived. The nformed that the order would be fiUed ^ .„ receipt of the importation of bulbs which as "then due from Holland. To which she replied that if we did not grow our own bulbs she certainly did not want imported stock at any price, to return the money and she would order from some reliable house that raised their own bulbs. The bulbs, however, reached this customer by the time the countermand had been received. They were nicely packed in paper sacks with an abundance of Buckwheat chaff to form rounded packages to prevent the bulbs from bruising. The cus- tomer was highly pleased, wrote a grateful letter and was most profuse in thanks for all the nice "seeds" sent gratis. A stamped envelope was enclosed with the re- quest to be kind enough to give the necessary instruc- tions as to the proper time and place for planting it. Class T. z i '■ [n'noPove^Win "pot'""'. ^""425.00 $16.00 $10.00 '■ fStTs!'4sSa*Sl.f.™"".!': 15.00 10.00 8.00 Plants grown to slng'le Islooiu in 6in. pots 3. Twenty-flve white, one variety.. 15.00 10.00 8.00 - 4 Twpntv-flve Dink one variety 15.00 10.00 8.00 5' Twenty-flve yellow, one variety.. 15.00 10.00 8.00 '■ ?aTie"t?'^"'. "".^. °'^.". "°'?": .""' 15.00 10.00 8.00 7. Group of Chrysanthemum plants, arranged for effect, covering 100 sq. ft. of space BO.OO 30.00 20.00 Cut Blooms SECTlOir 2 S. Fifty blooms, assorted colors, ^ „,, arranged for effect in one vase.. 30.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 There is some complaint of Liliums for Easter com- ing short stemmed in a large number of places. The florist who cuts prices may be hkened to a man who saws off the branch which is supporting him. Lily of the Vaiiey has been overabundant during the week in several places and got down to the hands of the street vendors— truly a lily of the valley. A LITTLE girl the other day who saw Pussy Willow for the first time, cried with surprise, "Oh, look mother, see, they've stuck little flowers on sticks !" One of the most striking introductions of fruit ever made by our Dept. of Agriculture at Washington was that of the seedless Orange. The value of this crop in California is now over $10,000,000 every year. 11 — II : S \(BUtmxy\ 4^ regard to affiliation of florists' associations with ^^^^ ^j j^j^ father who L Schlesinger L. Schlesinger, a pioneer Chicago merchant on a large scale, died on Sunday at his San Francisco residence after a short illness. He left Chicago about eighteen months ago. Oscar J. Friedman, so widely known in connection with the florists' trade of Chicago, is a son- in-law of the deceased. The body was brought to Chi- cago on Thursday, and the funeral was held at Rosehill. Fred G. Horn sympathy of the trade goes out to Fred G. Horn Woodward ave. florist of New Haven, Conn., in the 10. Twenty-flve blooms pink, one variety 15.00 11. Twent-flve blooms yellow, one variety 15.00 12. Twenty-five blooms bronze, one variety. . ! variety. 20.00 15.00 10.00 22. Vase of 100 sprays Pompons, assorted colors, arranged for effect 23. Vase of 100 sprays Singles, assorted colors, arranged for ■ ties, six sprays in each 10.00 6.00 4.00 25. Ten vases Singles, in ten varie- _ __ . „„ ties, six sprays in each vase 10.00 6.00 4.00 A final premium list will be issued September next, giving additional premiums and detailed information in regard to the rules and regulations governing the exhibition. , ^ Space for non-competitive exhibits of flowers or plants mav be had on application to O. B. Steinkamp, Secretary, 3800 Rockwood Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Forgetmenot for Winter Editor The Florists' Exchange: Recently a note appeared the S. A. F., both Washington and Chicago have taken the plunge; in other words, they have agreed to the proposition to affiliate. Ingratitude "There was once a man who loved his bees, He always was their friend; He used to sit upon their hives. But they stung him in the end." Celery seeds are recommended as an antidote to sleep- lessness. "A few seeds, eaten three or four times a day, will do much toward quieting one's nerves, and if taken half an hour before retiring, they will cause more restful slumber." The oil of the seed is said to be a tonic. To date how many New York State florists have written to Governor Glynn asking him to sign Hon. C. T. Horton's bill which calls for an appropriation of $60,000 for greenhouses to be devoted to investigational work in floriculture and vegetable growing at Cornell University? See The Florists' Exchange, issue of March 7, page 555. "I PREDICT a big future for any of the Winter-flower- ing Snapdragons," writes W. Wells in an English ex- change, "and if I have been the means of introducing them into this country I shall feel I have achieved something outside of Chrysanthemums." What about the Winter Wallflowers, Mr. Wells? We wish yiou would show our kindred something of what they are lik" when grown for cutting in January. They are glorious! The Boston representative of The Exchange ex- presses the present writer's thoughts exactly when he utters a protest against the farce and absurdity of selling dyed Carnations and other dyed flowers on St. Patrick's Day. What has the trade come to, to approve the practice? Couild anything be more childish? The Shamrock is a dear little beautiful plant, but it is green leaved by nature; is that any reason why lovely white Carnations should be transformed to green ones? Let St. Patrick's Day be celebrated without having recourse to shams and oddities. The beautiful natural flowers are far more pleasing and fitting. How many florists raise seedling Roses, or treat Roses as annuals? It appears rather to belittle her majesty the Queen of Flowers, to do the victim most dis- tressing and son about 7 direction. dent on Saturday night, March 14. Father returning home with a load of Pea brush, when an automobile, going in the same , _,.^ ____ into their wagon, knocking it to pieces „nd"thro'wing the occupants out. Fred escaped with a few bruises, but his father sustained a fractured skuU, and died in the New Haven Hospital on Sunday morn- ing. He never recovered consciousness. W. S. Wm. Truitt Florists of Kansas City received word last week of the sudden deathl of William Truitt, a well-known nulr- seryman of Canute, Kan. Death was caused by heart disease. Mr. Truitt was 40 years of age, and was con- nected with the nursery of Truitt & Son for a quarter of a century. The business was founded by his father, who died several years ago. Mr. Truitt was working in the nursery at the time of his death. He was apparently in good health, though he sustained several attacks of heart trouble during the past year or two. Interment was in Chanute. M. E. C. Mrs. Margaret A. Elliott We regret to record the death of the widow of George r Elliott, on Sunday, March 15, at New London, Conn., in the 87th year of her age. She was born at Kendal, England, in 1827. She came to this country and lyed for sometime in Wisconsin where her son Wm. H. Elliott of Brighton, Mass., was born. Later she came East and made her home in New London, where she re- sided until her death. The funeral was at New London on Wednesday last. Mrs. Elliott was keenly interested in horticulture and floriculture, and at one time was a member of the S. A. F., and attended quite a nuniber of conventions. "■ ^- W. H. Collins W. H. Collins, who for four years after going to the Pacific Coast, worked for Wright's Flower Shop on Fourth St., Pasadena, and duiring the last fourteen months had charge of the cut flower department of Howard & Smith, died on March 6, of consumption. On Monday the 9th he was laid to rest in Forest Lawn but such "thing, Cemetery, 'at Tropico, by members of the craft, who occasionally we And such curiosities. We have contributed a number of beautlM floral pieces Florists' I regard" to having Forgetmenot (Myosotis) t Christmas, and Myosotis alpestris Before Coast he worked fourteen years for York. While far from home and heard of a variety named Midget— probably one of the coming to th' CHANGE dwarf polvantha"or fairv Roses— being flowered forty Thorley of N... --- - - ^_ , ,q„„ „»„ flnri . flower days from" the sowing if the seed; and the firm of friends, those to whom he was near ^"^/'^^^ "^^ «"^ s mentioned. Carters' Tested Seeds, Inc., at Boston, Mass., offer seeds comfort in the thought that in his last hours he was There are only two sorts or varieties of M. alpestris that of Roses, with the following information: "If the seed tenderly cared for, and now sleeps in °"? <*? \"^ i?";^ will flower in Winter from seeds sown in July, as sug- is sown in a pan in a slight heat, well watered and beautiful cemeteries of this Southland He s survived gested in the note referred to, these being my introduc- kept from getting dry, the seedlings will appear in a by a sister, Mrs Francis Brown, who resides at 85 tions M. a. Distinction (of a habit similar to the variety few weeks. Pot off when fit to handle, and expect some West 104th St., N. y. '^- ^- "■ habit similar to fairy blooms within three months." All the same, it • Victoria), and M. a. Triumph (i 692 The Florists' Exchange ^ NEW YORK SPRING FLOWER SHOW ^ GRAND CENTRAL PALACE, MARCH 21 TO 28 The Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club, in Co-operation with the American Carnation Society, American Rose Society, and American Sweet Pea Society, Present a Magnificent Floral Exhibition, Lasting Eight Days Review of the Schedule ALTHOUGH the Exchange has published the vari- ous sections of the schedule as they appeared, it may be well, once more, briefly to review the features of it. The sections number 26 — exactly the number of letters of the alphabet. There are sepa- rate divisions in each section for private gardeners and commercial growers, the classes in most cases being pretty closely duplicated. Numerous special prizes are given while the total amount in premiums reaches $13,000. In the plant section there will be superior exhibits of AraaryUis, representative of the best modern types, while the specimen Azaleas, the Bougainvilleas, Ericas, Primulas and Schizanthuses, among other things, will provide a floral feast of the highest quality. Forced Spring-flowering shrubs, as Wistaria, Rhododendrons, Lilacs and such like will also add to the variety and richness. In the foliage and flowering plant section the best feature of all ought to be the contest for the $100 award offered by Mrs. D. Willis James for a group for effect in 100 sq. ft., and for the larger group in Class 130 open to the trade, in which the Horticultural Society of New York will present a silver cup valued at $150. Likewise the display of Spring-flowering border plants (exclusive of bulbs), should be most charming and attractive. In the section for bulbous stock pure and simple, here again the group class, as we hope, ought to prove the chief center of interest, bemg for the rarer varieties of bulbous The Knight & Struck Co. offer prizes amounting to $75. Orchids will be a central feature, there being classes for single specimens, for twelve plants, six plants, and so on; one class calls for 100 plants in variety, arranged for effect. Naturally, the first prize has to be sub- stantial and it is— it amounts to $250; second prize $150. For the finest display of cut orchids, the first and second awards are $75 and .$50 respectively. The Rose Society has also arranged for a magnificent display of Roses in Class 430, plants in pots, to cover 300 sq. ft. The chief award is also $250 as for the orchids, second prize be- ing $150. There is a $100 award for six trained speci- mens of hybrid Wichuraianas or rambler Roses, and numerous classes are prepared for vases of 50, 25 and 12 blooms each of well known commercial favorites. Likewise Carnation growers are not behind in show- ing enterprise. Look at this: $200 as first for a display of not less than 1000 blooms, arranged for decorative effect. The space allowed is ISO sq. ft. The second prize is $100, and third, $50. Here there ought to be a veritable battle of the giants! Then for one vase of Carnations, not to exceed 300 blooms, in one or more varieties, a silver cup is offered as first, while the second and third prizes will be $35 and ^5 respectively. Sweet Peas, too, with their dainty grace, lovely colors, exquisite beauty and wonderful fragrance, which cul- tivation has not yet chased from them, will occupy their rightful place. Since the coming of the improved Win- ter-flowering Spencer varieties, the Sweet Peas are among the most prized of cut flowers in the dull months, and have been selling very well. Gold and silver medals are to be awarded, as well as good money prizes, so that some sprightly exhibits will be seen. Other classes are for Wallflowers, Snapdragons, Mig- nonette, Violets, early Gladioli, Freesias, etc., but of course, we cannot name a hundredth part of the list, as set out in the schedule. Be it understood that there are 599 classes! The show will be a splendid educational feature again, and everybody who can pos- sibly attend it should do so. ' " The awiarding of the Gertrude M. Hubbard medal to the raiser of the best new American Rose of the past five years takes place during the exhibition. Mrs. Hub- bard presented the American Rose Society with the sum of $250 to be used every five years to provide a gold medal to be awarded the originator of the best new Rose introduced in the five years previous to the award. The Rose must be of American origin. This is the first period of five years to terminate, so considerable interest is taken in the awarding of this first medal. The Judges Chas. H. Totty, Chairman Except in Rose, Carnation and Sweet Pea Sections BuRK, Louis, Girard ave. and 3d St., Philadelphia, Pa. HiRTEiiicH, Wm., San Gabriel, Cal. Ogston, Colin B., cIo Mrs. W. S. Kimball, Rochester, N. Y. McKenzie, Donald, c|o E. B. Dane, Esq., Brookline, Mass. Maklboeough, James, Red Top Farm, Topsfleld, Mass. Rust, Wm. C, c|o Dr. Weld, Brookline, Mass. Pericat, Alphonse, CoUingdale, Pa. Wynness, George, Prides Crossing, Mass. Bollinger, E., Lake Forest, 111. Thatcher, A. B., Bar Harbor, Me. Loveless, A. J., Lenox, Mass. Jenkins, Edwin, Lenox, Mass. Norman, E. J., Lea, Mass. Allen, John T., Newport, R. I. McKenzie, Alexander, "Craigston," Highland Falls, Meikle, Andrew, Newprt, R. I. Craig, Robert, 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Hatfield, J. T., Wellesley, Mass. WiRTH, Theodore, Minneapolis, Minn. Cajieeon, Robert, Botanical Gardens, Cambridge, Mass. Connor, Thomas, West Park, N. Y. Asmus, George, 2323 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Hill, E. G., Richmond, Ind. Redstone, Samuel, cIo Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. C. Herrington, a., Madison, N. J. CoiTEE, Lawrence, Jamestown, N. Y. Frasee, .Iames, Cedar Court, Morristown, N. J. Falconer, William, Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa. Coweli., Peof. J. F., Botanical Gardens, Buffalo, N. Y. Kasting, W. F., 388 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Welch, Patrick, 226 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. McCuLLUM, William, Islip, L. I. Small, Henry, Washington, D. C. Dards, Charles A., 341 Madison ave.. New York City. Anderson, William, So. Lancaster, Mass. Huss, J. F., 1103 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. MacMachen, James, Tuxedo Park, N. Y. Champion, John N., Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. Sceeey, Edw., 85 Broadway, Paterson, N. J. Angus, Robert, Tarrytown, N. Y. Proctor, Thos., Lenox, Mass. Papworth, Habet, New Orleans, La. Griffin, Arthlti, Hotel McAlpin, New York City. Gardner, Richard, Newport, R. I. Fisher, Wm., West Market St., Akron, Ohio. Herremas, Feed., Elm Court, Mass. Roland, Thomas, Nahant, Mass. Knight, Charles, West Brook Gardens, Oakdale, L. I. Kirk, Edward, Bar Harbor, Me. Everett, John, Glen Cove, L. I. Johnston, John, Glen Cove, L. I. N. Y. Tumoveck, Wm., Supt. to A. J. du Pong, P. O. B. 71. Edgemore, Wilmington, Del. Kennedy, W. J., Pumping Station, Chestnut Hill, nr. Boston, Mass. Rose Section Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Sweet Pea Section G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa. Frank H. Traendly, New York Frank E. Witney, Beacon, N. Y. •Ta.iies Wheeler, Natick, Mass. Geo. T. Schuneman, Baldwins, L. I., N. Y. General Notes One of the notable attractions is sure to be the Japanese garden scene that George M. Stumpp, Jr., has prepared. He has been busy on this for the past two months and has studied the symbolism of Japanese garden making closely, so that this miniature reproduc- tion ought to be very interesting. The New York newspapers are devoting space to the show. The Sun, on Sunday, March 15, devoted half a page to a review of matters pertaining to the event, and to the prizes and people connected with it. The Florists' Exchange will have a booth on the main floor of the exhibition, in care of which out of town florists may have mail addressed. The Grand Central Palace is easily reached from any part of New York, by Lexington ■ ave. surface cars, or subway to Grand Central Station, from which station it is about two blocks away. The Official Program is a book of 100 pages, with cover in colors. It shows a liberal patronage by ad- vertisers. Mr. Young is deserving of much praise for the effort he has put forth to make the book a brilliant success in a financial wlay. It will be on sale at 25c. per copj'. Members of the S. A. F. & 0. H., the New York Florists' Club, the American Rose Society, the American Carnation Society, and the American Sweet Pea Society, will be furnished with season tickets to the show upon registration at the secretary's office. Trade tickets may be purchased in any quantity at 25c. each. The_ Imperial Ladies' Orchestra has been engaged to Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. Peter Duff, Orange, N. J. Walter SnERmAN, New York, N. Y. W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. George Burton, Chestnut Hill, Pa. Philip Breitmeyer, De- troit, Mich. William Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa. Frank H. Teaendly, New York, N. Y. Leo Niessen, Philadelphia, How to Read the Railroad Terminals For the benefit of visiting florists we publish some information as to the railroad termini in New York based on the start being made from the exhibition hall, the New Grand Central Palace: The Grand Central Station, the starting point for all places on the Hudson River and New York Central Lines, the New York, New Haven and Hartford R. R., and the Harlem R. R., is but four blocks south of the Exhibition Building and reached direct therefrom by walking down Lexington ave. The Subway System, carrying passengers to all points north and south in New York City, and as far as Flat- bush ave. depot of the Long Island R. R., can be reached through the Grand Central Station, or through the street entrances on 42d St., opposite that station. The Elevated Railroads: Connection for the Third ave. L can be made opposite Grand Central Station; for the Sixth ave. L., take crosstown car west on 42d St. to Sixth ave. The Hudson River Tunnel : Connection for all points reached by the Erie R. R. and its branches, and the Lackawanna R. R. has its nearest station at 33d st. and Sixth ave. Take Lexington ave. car south to 34th st. and transfer west to Sixth ave. and 34th St. Or take 42d Street crosstown car west to Sixth ave. and Sixth ave. trolley to 33d st. The Pennsylvania Terminal: Take Lexington ave. I car to 34th St., transferring there to crosstown car going west to station, which is at 34th st. and 7th ave. Carnation Section W. Nicholson Fraraingham, Mass. R. WiTTERSTAETTEE '. Cincinnati, O. C. M'. Johnson Morgan Park, 111. E. A. Stroud Strafford, Pa. Peter Olsen Joliet, 111. Eugene Dailledouze Brooklyn, N. Y. Address for Letters The Florists' Exchange will have an office in he Grand Central Palace during the show week. We shall be only too pleased to have our friends avail them- selves of its accommodations. Letters can be addressed care The Florists' Exchange, Grand Central Palace, 46th St. and Lexington ave.. New York. Marcli 21, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 693 Among The Exhibitors lloman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., will show cut blooms of the newer Carnations, and a general line of small commercial pot plants. Knight & Struck Co., Flushing, N. Y., and 1 Madison iive., wiU show a general collection of Acacias, Ericas, and other hard wooded plants. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., will show Caladiums, Cinerarias, Primulas and Cyclamens, both general stock and specimen plants, with palms in the background interspersed with Lilies. Max Schling, 22 W. 59th st., will exhibit entirely new make ups for weddings, steamer and general occasions. He has engaged a staff of artists to make color engrav- ings during the exhibition week, to be sent to his jiatrons after the exhibition. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., will show new designs in baskets and other plant receptacles, also arches, standards, and as a center piece a house wedding scene, and upon a background of rustic work, their new sil- vered Smilax. Joseph Manda is show manager. It is reported that Theodore Wirth will speak at one (if the meetings in connection with the show. Staoing 111 regard to the staging of exhibits, all the plant ( lass.'s will be filled today, Saturday, March 31, includ- hig Roses in pots. Cut Rose blooms in Classes 480 to :y27 inclusive, will be staged on Monday, March 23, and those in Class 538, for a display on 300 sq.ft. space on Thursday. The Carnations will be staged on Tuesday and Friday, and the Sweet Peas on Wednesday, March 25. On Saturday, March 21, the miscellaneous cut flow- ers, including Amaryllis, Antirrhinums, Stocks, Wall- flowers, etc., will be arranged. The Banquet In connection with the show, arrangements have been mode for the annual banquet of the New York Florists' Club, at the Hotel Astor, on Thursday, March 2S at 7.30 p.m. Remembering the complete success of last year's affair, also held during the week of the grand flower show, a still larger attendance is expected and the co- operation of all club members is requested. Reserva- tions should be sent in as early as possible to Jos. S. Fenrich, 51 West 28th st.. New York. Speechmaking will be curtailed and dancing will follow the banquet. The banquet committee includes John B. Nugent, Thos. Boothe De Forest, Robt. Koeline, Jos. Fenrich, Geo. E. M. Stumpp and Andrew Scott. A special committee of three has also been appointed for the purpose of tak- ing care of and providing for guests from a distance, this committee consists of Pres. Duckham, Secretary Young and Mr. Nugent, chairman of the dinner com- Gardeners Reunion The gardeners' reunion which, for the past few years has been held in New York during the Fall, but which was postponed last year until the flower show this Spring, will be held on Tuesday, March 34, at Thum's Bowling Alleys, Broadway and 31st St., New York. This re- union, which is not under the auspices of any one organi- zation, but is conducted by a committee composed of members of various local societies, will consist of a bowling tournament throughout the day, to be followed by a dinner in the evening. The chairman of the ar- rangements committee is James Stuart, of Mamaroneck, N. Y. He reports that he has already secured many prizes, and that the indications are that there will be a good attendance. The gardeners and their friends are invited to participate in this reunion. Tickets, which win include the bowling and dinner, may be purchased by addressing James Stuart, Mamaroneck, N. Y., or by appl5'ing to him during the flower show. I History of the New York Florists' Club I I A Sketch I IT was on July 6, 1887, when in answer to a call signed by Jolm Henderson, Ernst Asmus, Rudolph Asmus, John H. Taylor, John Kadletz, W. S. Allen and John N. May, a number of florists and others in- terested in the trade met at 3 p.m., on the date men- tioned, at 5-t Dey st.. New York, to consider the ad- visability of forming a florists' club similar to those already existing in Philadelphia, Boston and other cen- ters. Among those present at this meeting were Johu N. May, Peter Henderson, John Reid, John Thomas, Ernst Asmus, Rudolph Asmus, John Henderson, W. S. Allen, Theodore Roehrs, Julius Roehrs, Gus. Messe- herg, I. J. Simoiison, Henry A. Siebrecht, Frank L'. Moore, Robert McDonald, DunCM Ross, H. E. Chitty, E. Bonnot, Chas. E. Hitchings, James Taplin, John G. Esler, G. T. N. Cottam, Wm. Elliott, Thos. T. Holton, Thomas Young, Jr., Frank R. Millang. John Kadletz and Jolin H. Tavlor. It was tlicre and then resolved to form a cluh, and Jolui N. May was elected the first president; Henry A. Siebrecht, vice-president; W. S. Allen, secretary, and Peter Henderson, treasurer. One of tlie first important acts of the club was that of sending an invitation to the Society of American Florists to make New York the meeting place in 1888, wliich was accordingly done. On January 19 of the year 1891 — the year in which Jolm Young became secretary in succession to Mr. Allen — the club was incorporated. The specific purpose or object of tlie club, as set forth in the certificate of in- corporation is "the social recreation of its members and tlie advancement of floriculture and horticulture." Those who are eligible for membership embrace all florists, professional or amateur gardeners, seedsmen, nurserymen, superintendents of parks, editors of horticultural journals, manufacturers of wares or suppUes tor florists' use in the United States. "Faithful to the object for which it was created, the New York Florists' Club has done some valuable work for floriculture and horticulture by the holding of ex- hibitions, the granting of certificates and medals for the' encouragement of its members, fighting for a reduction in express rates on plants, removing custom house hin- drances to trade, and otherwise." Nimierous Spring and Autumn exhibitions have been held under the auspices of the club, and — quoting from an excellent record of the history of the club in the "Souvenir" of 1900, when the S. A. F. visited this city— "No worthy cause for which flowers are sought as auxiliaries in its promotion, has ever been left unassisted by the club's members. As instances of their generosity need but be cited the flower show in connection with the Actors' Fund Fair m April, 1892; the New York Press Club I'air, in May, 1893; the most magnanimous distri- bution of plants to the children of New York Kinder- garten in 1893, and, the munificent donations of plants, seeds, bulbs and cut flowers to the little ragged children in the Bruce Memorial BuUding, Duane St., in June, 1896. And at the floricultural exhibit at the World's Fair at Chicago, the club's display occupied 7000 sq. ft. out of the 15,000 sq. ft. available. At the S. A. F. convention in 1900 the horticultural exhibition was under the club's auspices. In addition to its efforts in these directions, much use- ful work has been done on other purely educational lines by means of illustrated lectures. The social side too, has been well maintained by means of an annual dinner, ladies' night entertainmeirts. Summer outings, and an occasional special "smoker." The club has now well over 400 members and is add- ing rapidly thereto. The meetings, which are held on the second Monday of each month, in the evenings at the Grand Opera House Building, Northwest corner of Eighth ave. and 23d st., are attended usually by over 100 members, and the business is carried through with deliberation and an earnest desire to give every subject a fair discussion and due consideration. The present oflicers are: WiUiara H. Duckham, presi- dent; Harry Weston, vice-president; John Young, secre- tary; and Wm. C. Rickards, Jr., treasurer; while among the trustees and as members of the seven standing com- mittees there are many well known men. The business of the N. Y. Florists' Club while parallel in sonce respects to that of the Horticultural Society of New York, differs in bemg concerned much more inti- mately with purely trade affairs, or with matters of interest to commercial horticulturists and florists. It has a wide field for its activities, and it does not neglect any duty that demands attention. X ,^,^ x ) History of the Horticultural Society of New York THE Horticultural Society of New York is not ancient, but it has done some excellent work. It \\'as founded only fourteen years ago, in May, 1900 "in consequence of a feeling generally existent among horticulturists that the time was ripe for such an insti- tution in New York, and with a desire to bring into intimate co-operation the activities of several associa- tions and enterprises then existing." The initiative was taken in a circular letter dated April 7, which bore the signatures of F. M. Hexamer, J. W. Withers, and N. I,. Britton. The first meetirig was called for Saturday afternoon, April 21. in the Museum Building of the New York Botanical Garden. Among those who attended this preliminary meeting were: C. L. Allen, N. L. Britton, P. J. Berck'mans, Leonard Barron, S. Butterfield, W. S. Clark, A. L. Day, J. Dallas, J. I. Donlon, J. De Wolf, D. Fowlis, S. Henshaw, N. Hallock, F. M. Hexamer, A. M. McCarthy, J. N. May, W. N. Murphy, W. A. Manda, G. V. Nash," G. T. Powell, Mrs. E. S. Starr, H. A. Siebrecht, J. H. Trov. J. Thorne and wife, J. Withers, A. L. Willis, C. W. Ward, Alex. Wallace and James Wood. It was decided, among other things, that the objects of the society would be "to collect and diffuse informa- tion on all topics relating to the culture and care of plants, fruits, flowers and vegetables and to promote a taste for the same." It was also resolved that a fund should be collected, and that to this "permanent fund" the interest should be added yearly until the sum of not less than $10,000 had been obtained. By June of that year there were twenty-five members — a modest enough start; and upward of $1000 had been obtained. In December, what had been regarded until then as only a temporary organization, gave way to one that was on a permanent footing, and 115 annual mem- bers were elected. Regular monthly meetings were be- gun, and lectures given; while an exhibition was inaugu- rated in May, 1901, and proved to be successful. Five hundred visitors attended, and among the new plants there shown were the Transvaal Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii), and Pandanus Sanderi. This bringing before the public, of the new plants of merit, wherever origi- nating, is part of the best work the society has done and can do. Steadily the membership increased and in May, 1902, over 300 had joined, lectures and exhibitions being given as usual. Perhaps the greatest undertaking the society has accomplished — certainly one that gave it a standing and place in the world of scientific horticulture — was its entertainment of the International Conference on Plant Breeding on Sept. 30 and two following days of that year (1903). The first of these conferences had been held in London, at which many of the most distinguished European savants and horticulturists had attended, and ■ New York, through its Horticultural Society, was greatly honored in being chosen as the place of the second con- ference. W. Bateson, F. R. S., and the late George Nicholson, F. L. S., attended from the other side, and a successful event was recorded. The proceedings were published in a separate volume by the society. It was felt that a more co-ordinated series of lectures were necessary if the best results were to be achieved, therefore, it was resolved that in order to place before the members the latest information in plant study so ^'ar as they confronted horticulturists, an attempt should be made "to lay before them the discoveries of recent invc:- tigation. This series was delivered in the session of 1904- 5, and proved to be both entertaining and instructive. The society also arranged for the publication of the "Proceedings," and in addition began, ih 1906, the issue of a regular quarterly "Journal," each volume to treat of one special subject. This last named publication was to be entirely distinct from the "Memoirs," Volume I. of which contained the report of the plant breeding con- ference. The "Proceedings," sent out eight times a year, contain a digest of the monthly lectures and form a regular official organ of the society. That year, also, a trial of vegetables was conducted. The eighth annual report contained notices of several conferences that had been held by committees of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club with a view to developing a better and closer relationship between the two bodies. Surely this was a most happy arrangement, and its highest attain- ment is seen today in the united effort of these twin organizations to furnish, for the citizens of New York, one of the most beautiful flower sliows ever presented. The Horticultural Society has gone steadily on. At one short interval, in 1906 and 1907, notwithstanding its excellent work its membership fell back, but since then this has been altered completely and at this date there are between 450 and 500 members. George V. Nash be- came secretary in 1908, and the next year Frank R. Pierson was elected chairman of the executive committee. AVorking together with an excellent and willing commit- tee, these two men have done yeoman service in the cause of horticulture in New York City and its environs. The International Conference on Acclimatization and Hardiness is another of the big outstanding achieve- ments of the society, the account of which, together with the papers read, form Vol. II of the "Memoirs." Monthly Summer shows were inaugurated in May, 1911; an orchid section, as part of the society's plat- form, had previously been admitted. There are, in- deed, adjudicating committees for fruit, flowers, vege- tables, aiid distinct botanical and forestry committees. The life fund in May, 1912, stood at $5720. From this brief outline of the history of the H. S. N. Y. it will be admitted by everybody that it has had a highly creditable record and has fulfilled functions of national importance. Every year ought to add to its distinction, influence, and usefulness. It deserves in- creasing support; it is for the gardeners and garden lovers of the Empire City to rise to their privileges and their obligations. There was a good deal of talk some years ago of cultivating Ramie fiber as a commercial crop. This fiber is got from the leaves and stems of a herbaceous plant of nettle like character called Boehmeria nivea, also called China grass; and there is another species, B. tenacissima, the Ramie or Rhea. Experiments have been, and are, in progress, to try to make it an es- tablished crop in the Philippines. The fiber is worth from $200 to $225 per ton, and the demand is much greater than the supply. It is used for the making of gas mantles. The Florists' Exchange Spring Exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Boston, Mass., March 12 to 15 The exhibition of tliis society, which opened on March 12 and closed on Sunday evening last, proved the finest Spring show held by the society in the last decade. Such a statement needs elucidation; there were many rare exhibits; the most remarkable features were extraordi- nary displays of hard wooded plants, which indicated that these old favorites were once more coming to the front. These plants were not only prominent in the exhibits from private estates, but the largest and most prominent group came from a commercial establish- ment. Another important element, and one that drew considerable attention, was a comprehensive display of table decorations which were largely contributed by the retail stores of Boston. There were no less than twelve displays of this kind and ten of these were arranged by retail florists. Orchid exhibits were abundant, but lacked variety. Bulbous plants were grand and notice- able for remarkable varieties and excellent culture. The three most extraordmary plants in the exhibition were monstrous ones of Erica melanthera, from Thomas Roland of Nahant. They were grown in large tubs and the plants attained a height of nine feet and from sixteen to twenty feet in circumference. It was admitted by aU that these plants were undoubtedly the largest speci- mens of Heath ever grown in this country. The growths of the past year on the plants were fully a yard in length. Mr. Roland deservedly was awarded the society's gold medal for these remarkable specimens. Another pleasing feature was a highly creditable display of Winter vegetables and fruits. The three large exhibition rooms of the building were filed to overflowing with the excellent exhibits and espe- cially noticeable wiere the brilliancy and abundance of flowers in all the groups. A satisfactory and pleasing condition of the show was the interest taken in all branches of horticulture and floriculture. Gardeners, commercial growers, retailers and amateurs all helped to bring together a large and handsome accumulation of well grown plants and flowers. As one entered the lecture room the first object to attract the attention on the right was the largest and handsomest vase of the new Hadley Rose that has ever been seen in this country. One cannot say too much' for this Rose and there is no greenhouse variety in sight at the present time which can in any way compare with it. It does not matter in what way you look at this Rose it demonstrates good qualities in its every aspect. It has long, stout stems, the foliage is deep green and of a leathery texture. The flowers are large and full and of a deep rich velvety crimson; above all it is the most deliciously fragrant Rose ever grown in a greenhouse. Its keeping qualities are excellent, as was well demon- strated, the flowers lasting in good condition for four days, although the exhibit stood exposed to a draught. The Montgomery Co. of Hadley was awarded the Society's silver medal for twenty-five blooms any new named variety of Rose not in commerce. Near Rose Hadley was a handsome vase of one hun- dred blooms of Albert Roper's new Carnation, Alice Coombs. This is a decidedly good variety and of a deeper shade of pink than any variety we have at the present time; it was commented on favorably by all. Hort Society milui.. i.\l[ibited by Thomas Roland, Nahant, nee of iheie shown, averaging in height 9ft. and It won the first prize in its class. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., put up a grand vase of itS' new Carnation Matchless and received the society's silver medal for the same. Patten & Co. staged a magnificent vase of Carnation Princess Dagmar; in the dark crimson varieties it has no peer. The Waban Rose Conservatories had a grand vase of its new Rose Mrs. Moorfield Storey. The flowers are very large and full and the petals have a lot of sub- stance to them. The outer petals are light pink, the inner ones of a much darker pinkish shade; the combi- nation of color makes a most pleasing and attractive Rose. It has a long stem and good foliage and is a very good keeper. This is a hybrid tea which was raised by Alex. Montgomery, Jr., when he was assistant man- ager at the Waban Rose Conservatories. This pleasing Rose was awarded the society's silver medal. In this same room were arranged the table decora- tions laid for eight persons. Exhibitors in this class were Penn the Florist, Sidney Hoffman, The Boston Cut Flower Co., Edward MacMulkin, Fred B. Palmer, Mrs. Petterson and Mrs. Duncan Finlayson. The first prize was awarded to Mr. Palmer. His centerpiece was made up of Golden Spur Narcissus and trimmed with sprays of Acacia pubescens. The corsages were of ' smgle Violets and Acacia pubescens trimmed with yellow ribbon. This table was set for eight ladies. Sydney Hoffman was second; his centerpiece being an Azalea mollis. The corsages were of Aaron Ward Roses and iibbon to match; the boutonnieres of Aaron Ward Roses. Edward MacMulkin was third with a pleasing arrange- ment; the centerpiece was made up of branches of Prunus triloba trimmed with Asparagus; the corsages of pink Azalea, Prunus triloba and pink ribbon. The rule should be that the tables be made up the second day as most of the decorations wilt quickly and before the morning of the second day they are almost worthless to photograph. The society does not allow photographers to work the first day. The tables were judged by two society ladies, Mrs. Oliver Ames, Jr., and Mrs. Bayard Thos. Roland of Nahant filled the front part of the lecture hall with one of the most magnificent and gorge- ous displays of hard wooded plants ever seen in this city or most likely in the entire country. The most note- worthy plants in the group were large Acacia Baileyana, \. pubescens, A. dealbata, A. longifolia, A. longifolia floribunda, A. paradoxa, A. pulchella, A. heterophyUa, V. lineata, A. cultriformis and A. hispidissima. Many fine plants of Erica melanthera, E. codonodes, E. Wilmore- ana, E. urceolaris, E. persoluta, E. persoluta rosea, in»l E. Mediterranea. Several large Chorizema ilici- tolia and Bauera rubioides. The arrangement was espe- cially pleasing and showed at a glance that Mr. Roland possesses great artistic ability. Having received in lormer years many gold medals the committee has awarded Mr. Roland a special diploma of honor for this display. Only once in our recollection has this been done before by the society, so it is the very highest honor that it can bestow on an exhibitor. Passing along into the exhibition room one first en- countered handsome groups of Calla Elliottiana placed along the edges of the stairway. This unique exhibit drew much attention and made a pleasing effect. These were staged by R. & J. Farquhar & Co. The first alcove on the right was filled entirely by an elaborate display of forced hardy shrubs from the greenhouses at Dedham of the same company. It contained fine specimens of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Lilacs, Spiraeas, Wistarias, Magnolias, Daphne cneorum and many others. In the middle of the floor was a large group of plants from Duncan Finlayson; farther along in the haU the W. W. Edgar Co. of Waverley put up a grand group of plants such as Genistas, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, palms and Rambler Roses, which made a stunning effect. The end of the exhibition hall was filled with large Bay trees, in front of which were gorgeous displays of Cinerarias, both stellata and the older forms being well grown. Cyclamen were again in front of these and the plants were as fine and as profusely flowered as were ever seen in this city. On the right hand alcove in the rear Frank F. Dolansky of Lynn set up a large and well arranged group of orchids. shown to the right The Florists' Exchange 695 rhe next alcove was filled by the exhibit of orchids Edward MacMulkin and Duncan Finlayson, both bibits containing many fine plants, rhe small exhibition hall on the right was mostly de- ted to bulbous plants in pots, these plants filling almost ; entire room. Among the Awards aiam., private growers — 1. tubs, with good plants ond for pair of pal of Kentia Porster'- xhibitor was " ' _, Weld Garden. For six specimen hard wooded plants other than lacias, Azaleas and Ericas — 1, Weld Garden with lorizema, Genista Canariensis, Camellia, Rhododendron, .Uistemon and Camellia; 2, the W. W. Edgar Co, well grown lot of plants. handso The - . „ loded plants with Group of Roses, nc missible — 1, W. W. Edgar Co. .usendschbn. Climbing Am ilde Soupert, Lady Gay and first for specimen hard le Genista. twlevB plants all cl h fine plants of Beauty, Hiawatha, Clo- 2, Miss C. Warren. . __ Tin. pots. — 1, Dun- Lester Leland; 3, Mrs, Duncan Pinlayson; Six Cyclame ister Leland Mrs. Lester Leland won first prize for specimen Cycla- Cin'erarias, grandiflora type, for six plants — 1, Mrs. hn L. Gardner. For specimen plant Cmeraria — 1, Mrs. hn L. Gardner. Cineraria stellata, six plants — 1, Mrs. hn L. Gardner; 2, Wm. Whitman. For specimen of C. Warren; 3, Duncan Finlayson. Hyacinths, six pans, not exceeding lOin. diam lbs of I - -'- ' '"" ""- An orchestra supplied music during the evemng. The attendance was fairly good; it would have been much better had not the automobile exhibition at Mechanics' Building been going on at the same time. The exhibition on the whole was a success and one gratifying fact about it was that every one went away weU pleased and well satisfied with what they saw. The arrangement was good and not over crowded. Robert Cameron. % Sill linois State Florists' Association . Ninth Annual Convention — Final Report of Marguerites, yello Bux Gardenias, 12 blooms— 1, Frank J. Dolansky. A first class certificate of merit was awarded to E B Dane for a plant of Cattleya intermedia alba. Wheeler & Co. of Waban received a first of merit for a plant of Phal^nopsi fprxm nhina pnll^nTeQ DV Wilson. and Pans: pan — 1, Wm. Whitman; 2, Franc ' the Netherlands; 2, Wm. Whitman; 3, A. N. W. Wm. Whitman was p es of single Tulips ipal winner for named the several classes; close second. Double Tulips, six Sin. pans, irieties— 1, Wm. Whitman w :arlet. Crown of Gold, Boule d rown of Roses, . not less than three 1 Murillo, Tournesol Neige, Imperator and corrhoda. R. & , new Rhododi China, collected by Wilson. William Sim exhibited Sweet Peas Thomas B. Proctor had a nice group of flowering plants. The Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. had a nice group of well grown Cyclamen. Walter Hunnewell, a display of Erica melanthera. Thomas T. Watt of Wellesley had four nice specimens of Azalea. Edward MacMulkin showed plants of Bougainvillea. Mrs. - '- five trained plani and around this were'four chairs made one each from Boronia elatior. Erica melanthera and two from Genista. S. J. Goddard made a good display of well grown Car- Lester Leland showed vhich attracted much attention froni table was made from a plant of Genista In the class for collection of large trumpet Narcissus, pans one distinct variety in each- ith Henry ' ' Easton had William Whitman with Henry Irving, Glory of :me. Plemp, Golden Spur, Horsfleldii, Gold rtakespeare, Princeps maximus, Victoria Df their Carnation ■ A~ngus of Waltham had a pleas- ing exhibit of Cherokee Roses. George W. Page had of Cypripedium acaule which Vanella, Em- Tr For four Sin. pans of large trumpet varieties, one va- ety in each pan — 1, Wm. Whitman with Glory of eiden. King Alfred, Van Waveren's Giant, Cornelia; A. N. Preston; 3, Wm. Whitman. Collection of lort trumpet varieties, in Sin. pots or pans, one distinct ariety in each — 1, Wm. Whitman with Grand Duchess, oetaz Triumph, Poetaz Irene, Poetaz Klondyke, Barn onspicuus, Poeticus Ornatus, Minnie Hume, Prin- ess Mary, Queen Bess, Sir Watkin, Duchess of Bra- ant, Poeticus Ornatus, Poetaz Aspasia, Poetaz Elvira . pans short trumpet varieties.^1, Wm. Whit _. . Poetaz Alsace, Sir Watki: class for Crocuses three Sin. pans, one ety in each — 1, Mrs. John L. Gardner i n Brunow, Sir Walter Scott and King of Lily of the Valley, '- "" "-*- ' ^ Gill, although ! of age and tne oio State, had a pleasing exhibit of interest miscellaneous cut flowers. There was a very good show of Winter Apples, prii pally from C. V. Fletcher, Parker ," •» ^^-- ^ Kendal. Win and Mrs. vegetables were a feature of th( ardly remember a similar fine sho 'he Boston Market Gardeners' Ass igniflcent collectio " --^-^,-. iltural certificate This meeting of wliich particulars appeared in last week's issue, proved to be one of the most successful e\er held by the State organization. The fact that the Indiana florists were invited to meet with their friends a good deal to do with the splendid attendance. Then the trip to the Universiy of Illinois to look over the manj good things that are grown and experimented with in the department of floriculture, was in itself a treat that all progressive florists were desirous to participate in The florists of Danville, while not strong numerically, amply madeup for this in their attention to all the re- quirements of their visitors, as well as in the splendid entertainment provided for them. The Trip to Urbana The trip to the University of Illinois at Urbana was the chief feature of Wednesday, the second day of the meeting. Promptly at 10 a.m. a party of 125 boarded two cars of the Illinois Traction Co., and after a ride of two hours reached the campus grounds of the Uni- versity where they were met by special guides for the occasion and shown through many of the large buildings. Tliiere is at the present time 5515 students enrolled. In addition to the numerous other courses, those of agri- culture, floriculture and landscape gardening are very prominent. To take a two to three years' course in all the different branches of learning and industry, a stu- dent entering at the age of 12 to 14 years would be fully 100 years old, providing he would live that long, before he could have studied in all the courses offered by this University. After viewing all the principal buildings the party was ushered into the large dining hall, where a sub- stantial luncheon was served. AU the good things that made up the bill of fare were the products of the gar- dens and farms of the University. After luncheon. Dean Davenport addressed the visitors and stated that he hoped at some future time the Illinois State Florists' Associaton would hold one of its annual meetings with them. The department of floriculture was the last to be visited, so that the florists could remain in the green- houses until time to catch the next train for Danville. The inspection of the many houses and the different varieties of stock grown under many different conditions was educational and interesting. All of the new Roses are grown in hmited quantities where their qualities of growth and productiveness can be studied to the best Wm, Whites. _ _. -_ — . . -. Vliitman. Amaryllis, 12 pots, Irs. John L. Gardner. For six pots Lilium longiflorum -1, Wm. W. Edgar Co.; 2, Francis Skinner. In the class for general display of Spring bulbous lants all classes, arranged with foliage plants — 1, Mrs 50 sq. ft. — 1, Dune ^._ „ which were Cymbidium Schro er^, Cym. eburneum Lowianum, Cym. Mandaianum ,nd several other varieties. There were also nice Cat- leya Trianse and SchroderK, Dendrobiums and Cypri- an with Coelogyne cristata alba; 3, ith Cattleya Tri F. J Dolan 3f prizes put up for Roses bu classes were competed for. In that fo; : blooms Killarney or any of its pink sporti se was a first with a handsome lot of Kil een on seven foot stems. For twentv fivi s. Charles Russell, Waban Rose Conser\a first with magnificent flowers. For ety Waban Rose Con ;ories first with Hadley. For vase of Carnations, 100 cut blooms ■iety, with foliage, undisseminated varieties — 1, Albert Roper with -A-lice Coombs; 2, A. A with a magnificent vase of Benora. For fifty blooms any dark pink variety — 1, broke with Rosette. For fifty, light pink Pembroke Pink Delight. . _ _ fifty scarlet — 1 a. A. Pembroke with Commodore. For fifty, any white variegated — 1, A. A. Pembroke with Benora; 2 James Wheeler with Benora. For fifty broke with White Wonder; 2, . White Enchantress. For a bunch of 100 Violets, single, any variety- and 2, Esty Bros. A. Pembroke Our picture sliows a general view of the main Iiall £ 696 The Florists' Exchange advantage. Carnations are grown well, including all the new ones of recent introduction, as well as many excel- lent seedlings originated in the department. In miscel- laneous flowering and foliage plants the variety grown is too extensive to enumerate. Many interesting plants are there for study and observation. The houses devoted to flowering plants were very handsome, showing a perfect sea of bloom; Cinerarias, Cyclamens, Snapdragons, Sweet Peas, Oxalis, Euipa- toriums. Mignonette, Pansies, and many others were well grown and embraced all the best known strains. A few benches of Schizanthus Wisetonensis, showing a great variety of Coloring, was a novelty to many who had not previously known this now very popular plant. The new palm house, completed the past Winter by the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., was admired. The in- terior arrangements are not yet complete and all the stock for this house has not yet been assigned to the best points of vantage. Prof. Dorner, and J. Hutchinson, supt. of the green- houses, were very attentive to the visitors and readily imparted any desired information on any points in plant culture that was sought. Before leaving. President Smith of the State Associa- tion called all the visitors and the members of the faculty of the University present into the reception rooms of the department, where Piidlip J. Foley, in a neat little speech, thanked Prof. Dorner and the faculty for the pleasure the afternoon's visit had afforded. A number of the visitors left direct from Urbana for their homes, while the remainder returned to Danville. More About the Exhibition The exhibition was a great success: the people of Danville turned out in great numbers to see it and the hall was packed all Wednesday afternoon and night, and the same on Thursday. The guards who were in charge had all they could do to handle the crowd; it was only by keeping them moving all the time, that visitors could get around to see the many exhibits. The enthusiasm manifested by the crowd at the Roses and Carnations and all the other items that go to make up a trade exhibit, must result in much good to the florists' trade of DanviUe. Just before leaving for Urbana on Wednesday morn- ing the visitors were called out in front of the hotel, where a local photographer had arranged a platform on which the visitors stood and had their pictures taken. One of the greatest feats of this meeting was the race of Philip J. Foley against the revolving camera. After being taken at one end of the picture he made a dash back of the camera and landed in a good position on the other end of the group where he was taken again. The table by Peter Britz was one of the most admired e.'diibits in the hall. The display was enclosed with white enamel jjedestals and festooned with pink ribbon. The work was all directed by Miss Agnes Britz whose reputation for tasteful arrangements in designing or decorating is weli known to her friends in Danville. The new Rose Hadley arrived in splendid shape and held up well until the close of the show. It was the center of attraction for the visiting florists, all its ex- cellent quaUtes being freely commented on. It was awarded a certificate of merit. Pink Sensation, the new Carnation exhibited by F. Dorner & Sons, was a nnich admired feature. The blooms were large and held up well all during the show. Awarded a certificate of merit. Ophelia, the new Rose exlnbilcd by the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., was another of the new offerings of the season that many of the visiting florists saw for the first time. It showed splendid keeping qualities throughout. A large white enamel basket, filled with about 300 white Carnations, exhibited by Chas. C. Walker, was one of the many admired features on the cut flower tables. A table decoration by Smitli's, the well known local flo- rists, was an exhibit that caught the eye of tlie artistic wiiD were looking for sometliing out of the ordinary. A tall glass vase, with stem 3ft. long, was flUed with handsome Killarney Roses and Asparagus plumosus. This rested in a base about 20in. across that was filled with Valley and White Sweet Peas. This formed the centerpiece that was effective and stately. The table was enclosed in a booth, the outside of which was draped with long strings of plumosus. The new seedling Carnations Belle Washburn and Helen Washburn, shown by Bassett & Washburn of Chi- cago, were highly admired and awarded a certificate of merit. The excellent table of cut Roses was one of the principal features of the show. Such varieties as Rhea Reid, Sunburst, Mrs. Shawyer and others were shown in large numbers and the general excellence of the stock was a subject of frequent remark. The display of Vaughan's Seed Store was the only exhibit of the kind in the hall; the many different varie- ties of bulbs proved to be of much interest to many who had not before seen such a varied collection. Carnation Princess Dagmar arrived too late to be judged. It did not reach the hall until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, when the judging had all been completed. The address by "Uncle Joe" Cannon, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, was one of the best features of the banquet on Tuesday evening. It was greatly enjoyed; many of the visitors stating that it alone was worth coming to DanviUe to hear. H. D. Caldwell, florist in charge of the greenhouse de- partment at the National Soldiers' Home, took as much interest in the exhibition as if he had belonged to the commercial growers. He was on the exhibition commit- tee and contributed to the pleasure of all exhibitors. The exhibit of the Poehlraann Bros. Co. in decorative and flowering stock was a very handsome one, and quite a feature of the exhibition. C. G. Anderson, who had this exhibit in charge, was fortunate enough to dispose of it to one of the local florists. The exhibit in the supply department was also extensive and consisted of a com- plete line for growers or retailers. T. B. Waters sold it to a local concern. All the vases in which the cut flowers were exhibited were loaned to the Danville Flo- rists' Club by the Poehlmann Bros. Co. As a fitting termination of the show, several of the exhibitors present gave a "Floral Dansante" in Moose Hall on Wednesday evening. The best orchestra in the city was secured and several couples enjoyed a pleasant evening. Frank J. Farney and Sam Seligman were the promoters on whom the honors fell. The judges were W. J. Keimel of Maywood, H. F. Drury of Galesburg ,and A. F. Longren, Chicago. i^^Hn flH . Table decoration made by Frank B. Smith's Sons Danville, 111., on the occasion of the Illinois State Florists' Association meeting, March 10 to 12, 1914 Display made by Peter Britz : On Fertilizers (Paper prepared for the annual convention of Illinois State Florists' Association) Experiments at the Floricultural Experiment Station University of Illinois, by F. W. Muncie The experimental work upon fertilizers and method of growing floricultural crops conducted at the Uni' sity of Illinois at the present time may be summarize as follows: 1. The Advisability of Fertilizing with Acid Phosphat Experiments which have been completed have sho (1) that dried blood, supplying nitrogen to the pla has resulted in an increase in the number of flowers wii out causing a deterioration in the quality in the cultur of Carnations and Roses, in tliose cases where the ar applied is not so excessive as to result in injury fron overfeeding. Applications of acid phosphate and sul phate of potash have not given beneficial results whe applied alone. The conclusion seems to be that nitroge is the element most necessary to apply. During the present year, a test has been made to se whether acid phosphate when applied together wit ample amounts of a nitrogenous fertilizer would cause further increase in production. For this purpose th amount of nitrogenous fertilizer (sulphate of amnion' in this case) has been kept the same in all sections, bi aniple enough to supply the plant, while the quantitii of acid phosphate have been varied from none, to 4..' lbs. on Carnations and 100 lbs. on Roses per TOO s( six sections, each containing successively larger quanti- ties of acid phosphate constituting the experiment, would be expected from an experiment extending ovei only six months, the results are not yet conclusive, bui results to the present date may be given. Carnations* (120 plants) , , Rosette Wliitc Perfect No phosphate ,555 flowers 0.S.3 flow 2-6 lbs 525 " 602 " 5.3" 564 ■' 664 " 10.6" 67.3 ■• 665 " 21.3" 550 " 634 " 42.6" 614 " 6S4 " Average 563.5 " 670.3 " *S lbs. sulphate of ammonia per 100 sq. ft. applied to date. A phosphate in lbs. per 100 sq. ft. Roses* (96) Richmond Killarney Own Root Grafted Own Root Crafted. No phosphate. . 480 flowers 564 flowers 394 flowers 479 II 0.6 lbs 494 " 5S5 " 431 " 516 13.3 " 485 " 62.5 " 430 " ,592 26.6 " 471 " 640 " 440 " 697 r53.3 " 499 " 006 " 458 ■' 542 106.6 " 486 " 602 " 4.32 " 632 Average 485.8 " 604.0 " 430.S " 539.6 • 10 lbs. sulphate of ammonia per 100 sq. ft. applied to date. Acid phosphate In lbs. per 100 sq. ft. The inconsistencies liere may he due to the sliort dura- tion of the experiment, or, as seems quite likely, to the fact that the soil at the experiment station is fairly rich,, and does not need fertilizers until later in the year when the stock of available food in the soil has become The Florists' Exchange 697 omiinr.i lively exhausted. An oliservation that sections otii iif Hoses and Carnations whicli have received no ertilizcr during the Fall and Winter seem to be in ex- cUcnt condition, would point out that the well known dage of "not feeding until the turn of the year" is •orth in\cstigating. !. The Effect of Topping Back Carnations on the Total Production and Time of Maximum Production Tlie Carnations (Rosette and White Perfection) on iccount of delay in erection of the new greenhouses, vcre stt in later'than usual, Aug. 12. They were topped Kick ,il this time. On Sept. 12, one-half of the house ;)ii() pkiiils) was topped back while the crop of short- 'ti-muiiil Bowers was left on the other half. The results if tluM' I wo methods of culture are as follows: (1) The new growth on the topped sections began )roducing flowers nearly equal in number to the produc- ion from the sections' not topped about the twenty- iftli of Xovember. Previous to this time 761 flowers 'roni llnsi^tte had been secured from the sections not iijilHcl. ill excess of those from the topped sections. \t s:|,(iii ])cr 100, the profit per 1000 sq. ft. of bench paic would amount to $42.20. From the White Per- ectioii sections 1172 flowers were picked in excess of ;hosc from the topped plants. At the same rate these vould net a profit of $65.20 per 100 sq. ft. of bench ipace. (3) 11 might be worth while to top back in order to irodiuc a larger crop or to control the time of the large ■iii]i Lihr, and this has been considered in the data. ["lie dal.i shows that up to the present time the usual ■ariatioii does not exceed five flowers weekly. In each •ariety the untopped sections have fallen below the iopped sections in production, for one week, to a notice- ible extent, about thirty flowers. Otherwise the produc- ion still runs parallel. Bach set of plants came into naximum crop at the same time, and the production iropped similarly with each. There are indications, lowevcr, that the later crop will not fall at the same ;ime. Further study of this interesting phase of Carna- ion growing will be made as the season progresses. A luggestion has been made to me that these results would le secured only with a variety of the "tree" type which las no great tendency to stool out even when topped lack. A record has been kept of the weekly produc- ion of flowers in the Carnation house. By cora- aarison with the weekly amounts of sunshine as re- wrilid liy the Agricultural Experiment Station (Agron- miy Department), a method is found of determining vhethcr any parallel increase in percentage of flowers vith split calyces and in hours of cloudy weather, ixists. The J^ear is not yet far enough advanced to illow very considerable data to be on hand, but the re- mits so far indicate that a period of cloudy weather does lave the effect of producing a larger percentage of iplits, during the following weeks. During the last :hree months of 1913, a period of bright weather ex- :ending from October 13 till November 10 was followed ly a jicriod of cloudy weather from that date till liecenilier 8. The percentage of splits during the period if Oct. 27 till Dec. 1 averaged less than five, while dur- ng tile following five weeks the percentage averaged norc nearly 2.5. In the report last March, figures were ;iven to show that commercial fertilizers applied in noderate quantities did not cause splitting. It is evi- lent Uiat location of the true cause of splitting will reiiiinc it from the list of things to be feared when any .-liaiiar of cultural methods is contemplated by the 4. Efiects of Overfeeding Carnations Variation in tlie application of large amounts of dif- ferent kinds of fertilizer to Carnations has brought fery interesting results. On Dec. 3, dried blood, am- monium sul])hate, potassium sulpliate, a soluble phos- phosphate) and for comparison and il sulphate of potash contains 20 per injury was a browning of the tips of the sepals. Later this "extended down the juncture between the sepals, causing them to part, and resulting in the formation of a split flower. Flowers fully open, and lialf to full grown buds, showed a characteristic weakness just above that node second or third below the flower, where the color disappeared, the cells collapsed, causing the stem to bend over sharply at this point. The leaves exhibited a characteristic white spotting due to the collapse of the chloryphyll bearing cells beneath the epidermis at these places, while the remainder of the leaf retained its normal green color. Injury is more marked where lime has been applied, and is worse in the White Enchantress than White Perfection. These details are given here because it does not seem ;ible to detect injury to the Carnation befo phate (disodi It at the rate of something 35 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. of bench space were applied to Ihe varieties White Perfection and White Enchantress, a single chemical being applied to a section. The results were quite different with the different chemicals. Those plants treated with dried blood, potassium sulphate, or sodium phosphate showed no signs of injury, and even now, when a further application of 5 lbs. each has been made, no effect is seen excepting in a softness of the flower, a drooping of the stems, and a general retarda- tion of growth, very similar in all cases. In the case of those plants to which salt was applied, plasmolysis occurred within three days, the plants falling over on account of weakness at or near the crown. The general appearance of the foliage did not change excepting that Die chlorophyll gradually and uniformly disajijieared, and by this time most of the plants are dead. AVhere sulphate of ammonia was applied, injury whicli ra]iidly became very marked was noticed witliin two weeks after application, but the appearance of the foliage indicated a distinct toxic effect characteristic of this fertilizer, at the crown, the first sign of feeding is rather serious and because the symptoms, be- ing specific, it at least is possible by watching these symptoms to avoid a repetition of overfeeding by the particular fertilizer which caused the trouble. The comiiarative solubility of these fertilizers is ap- proximately: Ammonium sulphate 71 parts to 100 of water Salt 36 " " 100 " Potassium sulphate 9 " " 100 " Sodium ])Iiosphate 7 " " 100 " Acid phosphate 4 " " 100 " The degree of injury evidently bears, a relation to the solubility, as is seen, but in addition ammonium sul- phate, and so described in the report last year sulphate of potash in the later stages, must have a definite toxic action peculiar to themselves. The apparent benefit this year from the large amounts of acid phosphate applied to the varieties Rosette and White Perfection, and White Enchantress and White Perfection last year, lead to the belief that its solubility in water is not sufficient to cause injury to the plants. Physical conditions of the soil may be a factor in the injury. Acid phosphate and sodium phosphate in large quantities give a pulverulent, quickly drying soil of ex- cellent texture, while dried blood in large amounts causes the soil to retain large quantities of water. It does not dry readily and so is not watered so ofterv and yet the tenacity with which the organic matter in the dried blood retains the water prevents as large a proportion of it being used by the plant. This in turn prevents the proper aeration of the roots that is an essential benefit derived from the alternate wetting and drying of the soil. The effects of overfeeding are not so apparent with Carnations as with Roses. In addition to the need for applying fertilizer that is not in excess of what is needed, it is necessary to take into consideration also the period of growth of the plant when making applications of fertilizers to Roses, a precaution that so far has not been found necessary with Carnations. Progress of Floriculture in Illinois (Report Tnade to Illinois State Florists' Association at Danville, bi/ II. B. Dorner, Professor of PloriewUm-e) The work in floriculture has made considerable progress during the past year. It has been hindered somewhat by the necessity of moving the houses. The move was made during the past Summer and the work is now finished except for grading about the buildings. The range as now completed consists of eight houses covering an area of 23,000 sq. ft. The four houses moved from the old site are of semi-iron construction, while ■ the four new houses, which have been added, are of iron frame construction. In addition to the glass range, a new service building was also constructed. The latter is a two-story building with basement and provides pot- ting rooms, laboratories, storage rooms and offices for the floricultural work. The first experiments on Roses and Cartvitions were completed last year, and two circulars are now in process of preparation. Tliere are now eleven students registered, in the four year course in floriculture, who are working for the professional degree of bachelor of science in floriculture. There are now 73 students in plant propagation, eight in greenhouse management, four in floral decoration and 31 in amateur floriculture. During the past semester eighteen took greenhouse construction, fifteen garden flowers, three commercial crops and forty-four amateur floriculture. Last year two students graduated from the division and are now located on commercial places. M. R. Bebb is in charge of 30,000 sq. ft. of glass in Muskogee, Okla. W. K. Palmer is with the F. Dorner & Sons Co. of Lafayette, Ind. One student will receive his degree A report on diseases of Carnations was also sub- litted at this meeting by Geo. L. Peltier, floricultural athologist, but we recently published an exhaustive nd similar paper dealing with Carnation diseases from f Mr. Peltier. Stray Notes from Great Britaii By T. A. Weston .\t the fortnightly meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society, Sutton & Sons showed some grand Freesias, including a no\elty named Excelsior, a very large flow- ered, cream tinted variety. It is very sweetly scented, and quite tlie largest Freesia ever shown. It gained an ajward of merit, and I imagine that when stock is plentiful it will be highly valuable for florists. G. Prince caused a stir by showing a few flowers of Mine. Herriot Rose. The color was truly gorgeous. .This well known grower achieved quite a record, for he showed Roses from outdoors at the end of last Novem- ber and recommenced exhibiting this season on March 24. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., staged the new Azalea Blushing Bride, and I can only confirm what I said of this novelty last year: it is a gem of the first water. J. Piper & Sons astonished a few by showing various Pryus, Cerasus and double flowering Peaches trained like espalier fruit trees. They were extremely effective, and for growing on walls these beautiful shrubs will fill a want if trained on similar lines. The tying down of the wood makes the buds break right to the bottom. R. & G. Cuthbert staged a 90ft. x 6ft. coUection of Tulips in pots. Never before has such a collection of Dutch Tulips been shown, and many uncommon shades of color were noted. A gold medal was awarded. Darwin Tulips commenced coming into Covent Garden early in February, the variety Wm. Copeland being the first. This pretty mauve variety stands more forcing than any other; indeed, the harder it is forced the more true lavender it becomes. It can be made to flower quite early in January. Stuart Low & Co. among other things staged Cycla- men Pink Pearl, a pale form of Salmon King, but a much more vigorous and free bloomer. It is quite a good thing, and I imagine is far superior to Beauty of Wandsbek, which, according to our leading growers, is very poor compared with Salmon King. The same firm showed Carnation Gorgeous in great style. Wm. Wells & Co. put up Philadelphia in better form than I had previously seen it; while Champion was also finely shown. One of the members of this firm, Wm. Wells, Jr., has detached himself, and has taken over the entire hardy plant department, which will be run by him .as a separate concern. .Rockeries and hardy flowers were in great force, and really one scarcely knows whether Spring is here or not. Every conceivable form of Spring-flowering plant was on view, including the many pretty forms of bulbous Irises. Orchids were in strong force, and several awards were made. r t i X ORCHIDS the Instead of a falling ov( SPRING TRADE EDITION NEXT WEEK Calanthes After the flower stems are removed, say in March, tlie pseudobulbs take a short rest in a temperature of 50 deg. to 55 deg. Fahr., and when growth and root action commence, the repotting must be done. Some growers place one bulb in a pot, but where the bulbs are plentiful several may be included. The largest bulbs may be planted singly in 5in.' pots, and about four of the smaller ones in "a 7in. or Sin. pan. Eacli receptacle should have one-fourth of its depth filled with drainage, over which is laid a thin Ia\er of filirous loam. The bulbs must lla^■e all tlic old soil shaken away, and tlie roots cut bjick to an inch or .so of their base, the object being to leave ,i little tuft to keep the bulbs firm in the fresh comixist. This consists of the best fibrous loam oiie-half, peat, one-fourth, the other jiart being iri^idr up of sphagnum moss, small crocks or charcoal, and a lilll,- niinure from the old spent Mush- room bed 111 I spniilJing of bonemeal. The whole should he liiiil p iiilii pieces about the size of a Walnut, and wluii I lauMimhly mixed it will be ready for use. Press the soil fairly firm, and when the opera- tion is completed, the surface ought to be just below the rim, as Calanthes enjoy plenty of'water when established. A light position in a warm house should be selected, and water ought not to be given frequently until the roots take possession of the compost. As growth ad- vances and the new bulb forms, tliev must never be drv at the base till after the flowering period. A moist Water, as hot as the hand can bear it, best insecticides for nearly all indoor plani be syringed upon them with moderate fori 698 The Florists' Exchange NORTH WEST SOUTH Something Doing All Tiie Time Is there any industry on the face of this earth which can compare with ours for extent of change and variety ? The four seasons through which we pass in the twelvemonth are each one distinguished by its own peculiarities in that much of the stock which is suitable to offer in the one season possesses no value in the succeeding season, and the contrasts are so great, yes, even at times startling, the wonder grows that we are able to keep up with the procession and present a smiling face to Nature as she rounds out the successive periods of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, each weighted with demands for " something different " and characteristic of the season. The most exciting period of all is when " Spring's delights are all reviving," just at the time Winter is loosening up its grip, for it is at this juncture that the changes are of the most radical order, This must be our excuse for offering what will be this year our 25 TH AININUAI SPRING TRADE ININBER which will be issued on SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1914 Every issue of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE is a good issue for the advertiser, but this annual feature, making its appearance just two weeks before Easter, gives every one the opportunity of disposing of the Easter stock which has not to date found a market. Almost before Easter Sunday has passed away the benches will need refilling and so again does opportunity present itself to dispose of surplus stock in all its ramifications for Spring trade supplies. THIS WILL BE ONE OF THE BANNER ADVERTISING ISSUES OF THE YEAR The idea of a Spring Trade Number was inaugurated by THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE in 1890, so that of March 28, 1914, will be our twenty-fifth consecutive Annual Spring Trade Edition. The need of a medium for rapid movement of stock is much felt just before Easter, and it is met by THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. This year the Spring Trade Edition will contain much interesting matter on the International Flower Show, thereby doubling its advertising value. Advertising forms will close March 25. Advertising Rates: Page $35; half page $18; quarter page $10. Smaller spaces, per inch, one Dollar. We recommend an inch, a column, or a page, according to your requirements, for EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS. CONT All in the Same Boat 690 Anglo-American Exhibition 690 Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club. 690 Catalogs Received 663 Chrysanthemum Society of America, .691 Clubs and Societies: Westchester (N. Y.) and FairHeld, (Conn.) Hort Society; Connecti- cut Horticultural Society 688 Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Club. 678 Nassau Co. (N. T.) Hort. Society; New Haven, Co. (Conn.) Hort. Society 719 Cornell, N. T., The Appropriation for Greenhouses at 690 Dahlias, Prizes for 670 Europe, A Little Tour in : 708 Floral Tokens at Westinghouse Funeral (lUus.) 698 Food for Thought 688 Forgetmenot for "Winter 691 French Hyacinths, Success With 710 Gardeners' Reunion 693 Great Britain, Stray Notes From 697 Growers, Among' the: Robt. Craig Co.; Julius Roehrs & Co.; Godfrey Aschmann; Asch- mann Bros.; J. G. Bacher (Por- trait) 684 Horticultural Society of New York, History of the 693 Incorporations 726 Maize for Canary Islands 720 Market, Review of tte 721-722 Massachusetts Horticultural College, Spring Exhibition of (Illus.) .. 694-696 Meetings and Exhibitions, Coming.. 669 Meetings, The Week's 690 Middle Atlantic States 672 Montana Seed : 730 New York Florists' Club. History of the 693 New TTork Spring' Flower Show 690-692-712 Ninth-Story Window, From A 691 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 677 Obituary: Schlesinger, L.; Horn, Fred G.: Truitt, Wm.; Elliott, Mrs. Mar- garet A.; Collins, W. H 691 On Fertilizers 696 Orchids ' 697 Pacific Coast 732 Pot Lilies for Forcing (Illus.) 711 Progress of Floriculture at Illinois. . 697 Question Box 687 ENTS m I Betail Dept. The Retailers' Round Table; Credits and Collections; An Easter Basket, (Illus.); Design lor Easter Advertising, (Illus.); Flo- ral Memorials at Westinghouse Funeral, (-Illus.); A House Wed- ding Decoration at New Orleans, (Illus.); Ah Easter Bougainvillea, (Illus.); New Members of the F. T. D.; St. Patrick's Day Dis- play at Philadelphia; Pillow De- sign by W. J, Newton 699-704 Rose Lady Ann Borodell, (Illus,)... " Seed Trade Report Snowdrop As a Market Flower 669 S. A. F. and O. H., Meeting of the Executive Board 6 Southern States 6 Wedding Decoration by The Orchid Store (Illus.) 6 Trade Notes: Albany 6 Boston 724 Buffalo --' Chicago and the West Cincinnati Columbia, (S. C.) Dayton Elyria .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' ,' ,' .' .' ,' ,' ,' ,' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' Hartford _ . . Houston 663 Indianapolis 729 Kansas City " " Los Angeles Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis New Bedford 672 New Haven "" * New Orleans New York City Oswego Pennsylvania State Notes Philadelphia Portland, (Ore.) Providence St. Louis San Francisco Syracuse Upper Montclair, (N. J,) Washington 668 Worcester • 7" " ■Week's 'Work, The: Tuberose; Lemon "Verbenas; Rose Geraniums: Violets; Fancy Leafed Caladium; Caladium Esculentum; Double Sweet Alyssum; Primula Veris Superba; Pansies; A. Prom- ising New Phlox, Ricinus. . ,680-681 Floral tokens at the Westinghouse funeral. See text page 701 The Florists' Exchange 699 RETAIL DEPARTMENT iiple and necessary cnnimoditj-, like coal, gives the elasticity and possibilities that it could not have Credits and Collections (Concluded from page 627) Don't Knock the Other Fellow Fixing the Selling Price A great many factors enter into the selling price of any article. In theory, the cost of production, plus the cost of selling, plus the profit of the dealer, should be represented in the equation. Then again must be con- sidered the law of supply and demand. That determines a range within which the price moves, and though this range should never be broad enough to carry the price below the cost of production and marketing, this some- times happens. But while there are conditions over which the florist has no control, such as the weather, the actual demand and other things, he can control the price a great deal more than he usually does. That is to say, if he really knows how much it costs him to handle and sell flowers, he will be in a much better position to fix the price than Our two local credit associations are of great as- sistance to us. One is called the Retail Credit Men's Association, the other the Denver Credit Men's Asso- ciation. The first is an association of retail merchants, the members of which send in to the secretary of the Association daily reports of their slow-paying and bad accounts, also their new accounts. The Association keeps no record at all of a man's worth, but simply of purpose of trade organizations, among other things, he will be in a much better position to fix the price than the way he pays his bills to the members of the Asso- enable grievances to be aired and matters to be if he merely makes a gross allowance to cover expenses elation. This information is available at any minute d "all in the family." In other words, if a florist of doing business and also his profit. Sometimes that o^■er the telephone. The Denver Credit Men's Associa- ! that some other member of the trade is not play- loose system of getting at the price produces a net tion is more in the nature of a collection agency. It fur- le game fairly and squarely, the local club or asso- margin — and then again, sometimes it doesn't. nishes us with two form letters which are mailed by the medium through 1 to dispose of the unpleas- !ss. TMs is by way of ice to the statement that the Qer, as an institution, is obso- Tne man who "knocks" a is using a boomerang — which : fails to come back. The man talks for his own house his own goods, and lets the ce and offerings of his com- ors alone, except for a good , if one should be in order, customer always takes the ments of an interested party, ling the merchant, with a 1 of salt, and discounts as- ons in favor of his goods, same customer will involun- r resent an attack on another 5, and usually wil make a :al note to the disadvantage he knocker. You know how feel if a traveling salesman something unkind or unjust t a rival supply house. That's vay the publi cfeels if a florist anything unpleasant about competitors. BuTy the ham- and bury it deep ! Use Credit Information leajdng ipf florists' as^ociap , one of the most valuable fits which can be conferred lemhership in an organization 3is kind consists of trade in- lation. Yet, strange to relate, feature is seldom taken ad- age of. Take the matter of its, for instance. There is no it that the average florist d have a lot more money in bank if every customer had 100 cents on every dollar ged to his account, tting it bluntly, florists frequ An Easter Basket — Erica.Hydrangeas, Dutch Hyacinths and Pteris Ferns Another important thing to note in this connection is that the man wjio knows his costs, and who fixes his prices with something like scientific accuracy, has but g reports should be made of those who, through one price to everybody. He determines what a fair price slow to pay, hard to collect from, etc., are undesir- is, and asks all of his customers to pay that price. On the other hand, the dealer who merely guesses at it will file, and if a florist has occasion cut the price in order to win a customer and make a U to a new customer on credit, inquiry should be sale that seems to be good business. He will charge to determine whether the latter is among those "whatever the traffic will bear," as the railroads say. have been listed with the association executive. Such a method is unsatisfactory and uncertain. Know is does not always mean, of course, that anyone so your costs, fix your prices on that basis, and stick to should invariably be refused credit by everybody, them. There are exceptions to all rules, and there will _ tly suffer excessive through bad credits, and if they have a local asso- 1 they have only themselves to blame. At every reports should be made of those who, through w to pay, hard to collect from, etc., are undesir- custnniers. The secretary of the association should bank the aecou attorney. us, but with the signature of the Association. The first states that the account has been given to the Association for collection, and asks that it be settled at once. The second letter, which is sent out about ten days after the first, states that if the account is not paid at once it wil be necessary to include the dehnquent in the monthly report to members of the Association. These letters are not used until the collector has exhausted his resources. If the second letter brings no results, we give up the acount as practi- cally hopeless, charge it off to "lost acounts" and give it to a regular collection attorney with instructions to sue if it seems ad- visable. When a delinuent cus- tomer resides outside of of the city of Denver, if letters fail to bring results, we notify him that draft wil be made on him on a certain date. If he does not pay by that date, draft is made on him in the regular way through out bank. If no attention is paid to the draft, or it is refused, we then attempt to make collection through what is called for Credit Association. This is a New York Concern which is also in the nature of a collection agency. There is a series of two dunning letters, and if these bring no result a draft on a form furnished by the Association is sent to the bank designated by it in the town in which the customer lives. At- tached to the draft is a letter to the Association's attorney in that town asking him to proceed with the collection of the account. If the draft is not paid through the ; then given by the bank to the Card FUes ur office the inquiry will eUcit the names of the florists who had dealings with the customer, and they can be red of and the exact facts ascertained. Thus the er will put himself in possession of all the informa- which he needs to have in order to pass Judgment igently upon the desirability of his customer, and ie in a position to measure the hazard involved in ding credit. 1 you get that last phrase — "measuring the hazard"? Ju realize that every time you make a charge on your i you are "taking a chance" with the customer? ! is a distinct risk involved, no matter how good the mer may be. Consequently the plan of eliminating [necessary risks — that is, ruling out those who would ifficult customers to handle on a credit basis — is nly safe plan to adopt. Make your local associa- worth while by using it for the purpose of inter- ring information of this kind. It will save. you be to this but as a general proposition it is a safe plan to follow. Be Glad You're a Florist Are you glad that you are in the flower business? Did you ever stop to count your advantages, as compared with some other lines of business? One of them is that there is practically no limit to your possible trade. The public will buy and enjoy just as many flowers as you and others in the business educate the public to use. That puts it up to you, decidedly; but it also spells unlimited opportunity. Contrast this with the retail coal business. The coal trade is a fixed proposition. The amount of coal consumed number of people to be wa We also keep in our office a card file of all accounts which have been charged off as lost, and which have not been outlawed, bankrupt or gone out of business. The card shows in whose hands the account is at the present time. If the account is in the hands of an at- torney the card shows that fact. The other accounts are simply carried along in the file in the hope of some time locating the customer who has changed his ad- dress and disappeared. These cards are looked over periodically, any further steps which seem advisable are taken to enforce collection, and as fast as an account is paid or outlawed the card is taken from the file and destroyed. We sometimes get an account against a man who is a notoriously bad payer — and generally for a small amount. In such cases our collector is instructed to be very persistent and if the account is not paid to continue to annoy the man even in the presence of his customers in his own office. The object of such meth- ods is not the collecting of this account, for the small sum is not worth all the trouble, and often we do not ted definitely by the collect the account at all, but the next time that man the number of" factories wants flowers he will avoid us and go to some concern to be operated, and the weather. The more dealers, whose collection methods are less offensive, and we are the less business for each of them. It's almost an iron- well rid of him. There seems to be a sort of fraternal clad proposition, and the retailer, no matter how aggres- feeling among men of this style who are continually sive, is greatly handicapped by this condition. The living beyond their means, and they evidently pass the florist should realize that the very fact that flowers are word along to their cronies that we are mean and per- 700 The Florists' Exchange 1 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses \ i. _, I Florists in good standing throughout the country can avail Chemselves of the advertisers' offers in this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser in these columns; thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extension of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you flit ordei graph to any part of the country. When the design l9 placed in the advertiser's card, it indicates membership In the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n.y. S^ ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl^Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered > any part of Albany and vicinity on tcl€- given and satisfaction guaranteed /J y ^^ /^A. ALBANY, N *£ ^te^>UVH^ Florist and Nurse, ^^ * Rural and St. Agaes Cemcterle Allentown, Pa. Can FUl Your Telegraph Order Ernest Ashley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. <^i^ _i - ^ Broqkljf^n, IN. /i^^ Fulton St. and Greene A Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVEN Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveria anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the ci delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and J* other Western New ^ BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa*-'-n Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N. Y. _.. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTa7 GEORGIA West View Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers for all delivered promptly anywhere BALTIMORE, MARYLAND BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Polnta 509 No. Charles Street We accept wire or charges collect. BIRMINGHAM, ALaT WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Carbone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston StreetSJ /Ac/Ai^l^^'^''- BOSTON 126 TREMONT ST. 799 BOYLSTON ST. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL EST. 1847 ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" We oov< SPRING TRADE NUMBER NEXT WEEK sistent in oviv collecting. We think that such a reputa- tion aniong men of this sort is worth striving for. On the other hand, when a man comes to the office with a story of sicl^ness or genuine misfortune we are ■ glad to arrange for such extension of time as his neces- sities require — only asking that he make his promises of future payment as specific as possible. Misfortune sometimes turns into fortune and you will sometimes retain the good will of a man by considerate treatment and later find in him a prompt and valuable customer. The policy, as herein outlined, is tht same practically that we have followed for a number of years; but the detail is a matter of growth, and has been carefully thought out from time to time, to meet the demands of our particular business and line of customers. We are always seeking to improve our methods, and read all available literature on the subject. We have found that very few accounts are lost if they are followed up promptly, but that a slow account can very quickly become wortliless if the debtor is allowed to think that your are easy and negligent in such matter. Prompt Collecting is Good I was repeatedly cautioned by well-meaning friends that any attempt to follow up accounts and make prompt collections would result in driving away from us our mo.st desirable trade. It is true that some customers ha\-e taken exception to our sending their bills by our collector and some few of them have temporarily with- drawn their patronage. The most of these have eventu- ally returned to us with the knowledge that we make prompt collections, and they are generally models of ]n'omptness. Some few haie never returned, but are now adding to the burden of overdue accounts carried by our competitors. We have just adopted the plan of sending a letter with the first statement of account sent a new customer, expressing pleasure at finding his name among our charge accounts, promising him good service, hoping to please him. The collection and bookkeeping department is a neces- sary expense and if it can help to draw trade or hold it when once secured it will thereby help to pay its own way. The value of any system must be judged by the results obtained. I will simply state that by following the plan outlined above we have, for the past five years, collected an average of $996 out of every $1000 charged! The retailers of the country can be vastly benefited by an exchange of thoughts and experiences "in such gath- erings as this. The growers have long met in conven- tions and made rapid progress in their end of the flo- rist business by reason of sucli exchanges. To hold that your business knowledge is too valuable to exchange with your competitor is a view only one less antiquated than viewing each competitor as an enemy; and to con- sider oneself too well posted to be able to learn anything in a gathering of this sort stamps one as narrow and Burlingior ?r CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicii CHATTANOOG TENN. Office, 807 Market The Leading Florltl 100.000 fe« of glajji '^is^0> Flowers ™Sl.' 522 So. Michigan Ave Congress Hotel Courtesies Extended to all Florists JULIUS BAER ©DMOOKIKI/^TD, (0 FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY ©[LiWilL^lK]®^ EUCLID AVEN CLEVELAND^ OHIO ^ <^ 5523 EUCLID AVENUE ^^ CLEVELAND. OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RET/ The Florists' Exchange 701 CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street 'f^Cm^ ^^lir- 112 South Main St. E»B DENVER, COLO rk Jhrai Co. '■ * ^'"'"''"«- '''°"'- 1643 Broadway ^J"^ led by Express. Orders promptly ) Colorado. Utah, DETROIT, MICH. fill your ordea-. < 'r^^^i^/J^^^ DETROIT, MICH. ex ail MjcbiBao pomU and large Bcctions ot Unio, I and Canada Retail orders placed with us will careful attention. Deliveries to Northwestern Uc th Shore towns. ^^SOn the Florist EJmi^a, "^ 107 W. MARKET ST. ^^ ■ •• ies to Ithaca. Blnghamton, Hornell, Corning and other Cut Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. )TTER Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^> FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR Mass., Newport and R. I. Points NRY SMITH. THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED '■^t^^ HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artislic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN Store, 752 Main Street »RGE G. McCLUNIE lartford, Conn, >WERS" 187 Main Street Park Greenhouses 'If HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS l] ^ ^i^K K A ^ i '*' V - #r:/«;^s#^- 1 ' :---::-'-!~Vi^-i.t 1 iSc'iM jive freely and hold ourselves ready the good points advanced. If each one can advance one good point all will be vastly bene- fited, for each wiU have parted with one valuable idea and received a great many in return. For Easter Advertising The charming print herewith is a reproduction from the original sketch by JVIiss Dorothy Burnham of Brooklyn who won the prize for black and white draw- ing in the recent contest for an Easter card subject. We are publishing it thus timely in order that should any of our subscribers desire to use same in their Easter advertising they have our full permission to do so, and furthermore, if they will apprise us, we will be very pleased to mail them a good proof from which their photo-engraver can make a cut to the size desired, or their order can be executed by the publishers of this paper. JMiss Burnham comes by her floral proclivities quite naturally, her father, Wm. Wallace Burnham, being an old time florist. Among the positions held by him of recent years was that of manager of the flower depart- ment of the Bloomingdale store. Today, among other duties, he has charge of the Lord & Taylor flower de- partment at their new store at 38th st. and Fifth ave., New York, which he considers one of the finest flower shops in the city. He is a member of the S. A. F. and O. H., the New York Florists' Club and other kindred societies. Dorothy Burnham is a student at Packer Institute, Brooklyn, and generally stands at the head of her class. She is a good French scholar and very skillful and original in her art work. The little picture we show of the young lady was taken two years ago. She is now eighteen. Of her drawing she says: "Of course, the children in the sketch are, as you express it, creations of my imagination. It is the custom of many churches at Easter for the little people to bring plants and flowers. After being used for decorating purposes the flowers are sent to hospitals. The kidlets I drew are supposed to be carrying out this idea. "Here is a little verse I made up, in child language, that explnins the drawing: rbodys liappy, 'cause it's Easter time today — oy little Sis tha Floral Memorials at Weslinghouse Funeral (See illustration page 688) The floral memorials at the funeral of George West- ingliouse were both numerous and exceedingly hand- some, consisting of upward of 80 pieces. These were mainly huge wreaths, together with a large number of sprays, harp, chapelet, and a large anchor made of white Carnations. These emblems decorated the entire front of the pulpit and the pulpit rail, also the choir gallery and platform in front of the pulpit. The" services were held at the Presbyterian Church ,5.5th St. and Fifth ave.. New York City, on Saturday, March 14. The family orders were bv'J. H. Small & Sons, 11.53 Broadway, and the iilacing of the floral memorials was in the hands of Mr. Bridgeman, fheir manager. It would seem as though all the choicest flowers now in season had Ijeen chosen in the desire to do justice to tlie memor\' of the distinguished dead, in Ihosc beautiful trophies.' There were innumerable Cat- lli\,is, IJlics, r.ilv of Ihr Valley, Roses in several va- ii,li,s mill Vii.leN— lil.iMl banks of them. Tlie coffin too, \\;is cii\ cred Ity a most remarkable blanket, consist- ing of Molets on the lower half, and Cattleyas on the ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South jnd Southweit Teiag SaiUnga from Galveston Jt. J¥. JCuhimann, ^lorisi 2f2I JACKSON ST, S. W, Phone. Hadley 1926-2330 2526 WASHINGTON ST.. Opp. GlenwoSa Cemetery ^ S. W, Phone. Taylor 828-1081 FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET crosses Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS l^m^ INDIANAPOLIS, IND. SMTT T Q'The Florist Q/ WM I t ^t ^^ 36 West Forsyth S Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia | KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue ±loWers Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. John A. M^ll EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MicHLER Bros, Co, "WjU take care of all ordero for Central Kentucky M- D. REIMERS ILDiOgWaiLILit, m. .^OCC^mAa^ LOUISVILLE, KY. ^ "~^m^^m^ &^ 550 South Fourth Ave. 550 South Fourth Aye. 1 to orders for Lonisville and i Louis\ntte.Kyi LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. ©!fflii 6 Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. MADISON. WIS. Rentschler Floral Co. formerly CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING FACILITIES FOR WISCONSIN 702 The Florists' Exchange Idlewild Greenhouses MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Hi Mleeeapolis Florail Co. Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, Prop. ni^ ■ „ "»>'' ,^£:^m''- ^m MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Siosemoni Sardens MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprletot ^loriti ^/^ 'a^&(^ MONTREAL, CAN. (^(& ' 825 St. Catharine St., W. ^■sr th. bulk of our «ock. «.d idl order, ere fiHcd under the •uperrajon of the proprietor.. ^- (foje^ ur^ NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Fresh Flowera and best seirice ^SrSSJ^^"^ PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street ^Mf Easter basket— Dorothy Perkins Rose and Pteris Ferns upper, with drapery of Smilax — one of the most mag- nificent examples that Messrs. Small have ever pro- duced. Other of the wreaths consisted entirely of pale yellow Roses with a bouquet or spray of Lily of the Valley at the top part of the wreath, as it stood; of Hillingdon Roses and sprays of Violets; of Cattleyas forming the upper half and Lily of the Valley forming the lower half; while a large harp was made of Shawyer Roses on its left side, and Lily of the Valley on the right; a large chaplet was furnished with Violets on its left vSide and yellow Roses on the right. This and simUar elegant arrangements formed the larger of the decora- tions. Many of the pieces were sent by friends, including a wreath of Cattleyas from President Wilson and family, and a wreath of orchids and Violets from Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. As will be seen from the photograph, the entire as- semblage of flowers made an imposing display, viewed from the body of the church. The latter, being a very large church, and our photograph havmg to be taken from the top of the gallery in the dim light of the edifice, told against the best results, but sufficient is shown to exemplify the beauty of the decorations on that occasion. Worli In the Sute. ^Vi^Cli/yiai 883 Broad St. '^ mm, N. ]. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to steamers at Hoboken and New York, Supply Advts, will be found on pages 712-13-14-15 NEW ORLE LA. . -— J- 121 florist "sT°eT ^ ^tvjo^ M0SS^ IN HEART OF NEW YORK C 6 East 33d Stre Telephone, Madli Our Motto : THE GOLDEI We Guarantee SatJa NEW YOR 413 Madison Avet FLORIST 48th Street 2159-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY ESTABLISHE /A^yf. Inc. NI YO A House Wedding Decoration at New Orleans (See illustration on page 698) Our illustration shows the decoration for the recent house wedding of Representative John D. Nix, Jr. and Miss Barker of New Orleans. The decorations were entrusted to The Orchid Store (Neusham & Sheuerman) and drew praise from every quarter, the designing being unique and novel. The Roses used were pink Killarney throughout. Southern Smilax was plentifully used; also Lily of the VaUey. Orchids were used in the lattice work.— H. W. B. Our correspondent adds : "By the way, it may interest and please you to know that I have heard much praise for The Florists' Exchange for its retail department." 561 5th AVENUE, CORNER 46th STREE' AND VANDERBILT HOTEL 1847 ALSO BOS NEW YORK John S. Nichol Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Unsurpassed Facilities for executing Trade Orders and Elsewhere io Greater New York and its SuburbB. ORDERS FOR NEW YOI% WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLm 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza I The picture to the leftljshows'ithejl'first fprize smgle Violets and A. pubescens trimmed with yellow : the centrepiece was made up of branches of Pmnus t Spring Exhibition of Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Boston arded Fied. E. Palmer. The centrepiece^was of Narcissus Golden Spur, trimmed with spray was set for eight ladies. To| the ri^ht we si ' ' ' ' - - ■ . - -- t ■ , Asparagus; the corsages were of pink Azal( The Florists' Exchange 703 NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue >icest cut floweiB and do- lEO. M. STUMPP ^/n^e" NEW YORK ^ 'icmWL^!&^ NEW YORK l*^'a ^ '•'^ i 42 West 28th Street are in the theatre district and also have exceptional facilities for rering flowers on outgoing steamera. Wire ut your orders, they If wc say it we will do it " A. WARENDORFF riSnClWORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway. NEW YORK CITY ■ ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED |_^^ PI^LD Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist UTLER & ULLMAN <^ rAar/es !P. "Dudlej/ ^ UNION TRUST BLDG., 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. ASADENAy CAL.y Colorado street rheOrchid.^Ss idward Sceery ^ PATERSON -and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHIA, The Bellevue- Stratford ind Diamond & 22d Sts Philadelphia? We furnish the best, artisticaQy arranged. PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. PITTSBURGH, PA 710 East Diamond St (North Side) OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass Eat/ilbhed 1875 pR ■ AND ROVIDENCE, R. I Prompt dellTerles throughout the Berkshlrea, Lenox, <^^T^> Lee. Stockbrldee and Western Massachusetts. ^^vi.-''^ PORTLAND, OREGON "orrr s;:r„isrr. ^wm & nam co. In this Territory by 347 WASHINGTON ST. saLfpoRD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. S.SI«,if I, Vassar College Gfen £den ^,-^Jj. FLOWER Putnam Hall ^^ SHOP Bennett School Taconic School ROCHESTER, N. Y. 'fe^ 25 ahiton Ave., North xs delivered Jy in Rochester i always ready. New Members of the F. T. D. Lauritzen, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. J. M. Fox & Son, 43T to 441 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. John Connon Co., Ltd., 69 E. King St., Hamilton, Ont. Salter Bros. T^' FLORISTS 38 Main St., West MM ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Flowers and designs delivered promptly in Rochester and all Western New York towns. St. Patrick's Day Display at Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day gave the majority of Philadelphia retailers a wider scope tor some interesting window dis- plays, and while many of them bordered on the humorous, they were all shown in good taste and in keeping with the day. Pennock Bros, had a very pretty window showing Blarnev Castle, the much osculated stone and the Lakes of Kiliarnev. Cork bark was used for the castle with %.% <^ijucki' ROCKFORD, ILL Spring Trade Number Next Week T. J. JOHNSTON & OO. The design of this dUIow is by Wm. J. Newton of Norfolk, Va. The design was made for the funeral of Com- modorll^^A. DodsSn The background is of white KlUamey looses, white Chrysanthemums and wh.te Car- nations. The Commodore's flag (in the center of pUlow) is worked c— * -"^ "" in red, white and blue Immortelles. 704 The Florists' Exchange EasterFlowers'".1?dM?nT^'™TheCaliforniaFIorist g SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1035 Hyde Street Delivered anywherelin thisTvicinity, steamer s Write . Caiifornia Flowers andj^Greenslshippedfs SCRANTON Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arran^emeni mmediate deliveriea »^_,Te, Pittstoo. Carbon Nonbeastera Pennaylvj window panes, while mirrors sufficed for tlie lalies. Green moss depicted Erin's famous turf, and the Sham- rock was everywhere 'in evidence, in little high green hats, in green boxes, and in the backs of the geese float- ing on the lakes. A large vase of pink Roses com- pleted the picture, with a card attached inscribed: "The Irish Rose Killarney." It was a capital piece of window work. The London Flower Shop featured Shamrocks in little wheelbarrows, boxes and Ijaskets. Mrs. Drew Baer, it's able manager, is recuperating at Atlantic City in prepa- ration for the Easter rush. J. J. Habermehl's Sons confined themselves to a splen- did drapery of green velvet with Shamrocks, Lilacs and some pretty plants of the lace leaved Japanese Maples; simple but rich withal. Chas. Henry Fox had the genuine Irish article in a large Potato hoUowed out enough to contain a Shamrock plant, with a little clay pipe tied with a green ribbon, together with green wax paper and a little green box with a green tag. A modest sign stated they were ready for mailing to any part of the country. They sold themselves. W. H. E. SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Ave. Floral Designs de Luxe The most popular Book of Designs ever compiled and presented for the considera- tion of the Retailer. Price $2.50. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE pro-^o^TiMT New York HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle andNof thwest PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS 1534 Second Avenue Y oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1405 Olive Street OntHif-towii orden will reco Columbia Imperator Kursk M. Washington. loagD BeHT m^porisi SAINT LOUIS, MO. 3520 North Grand Ave. America. . Amerika. . Rochambeau. New York... Olympic Pr. Irene.... ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. We en orders for the Ttoi Cities and for all points in the ;hwest. The laigest store in America. Large stock in t variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. ^£ D/^V' CO. SVRACUSE,N.Y. Carpathia KrWmderGr. La Provence . Belvedere Barbarossa. . Uranium! Philadelphi: SYRACUSE, N. Y Bastable Building Special attention given to outH)f-towii orders 25-10.00 a 25-10.00 a 25-11.00 a 26-10.00 a 28-12.00 28-12.00 1 #1.55S*"^"^^ BurdettAve.&HooslckSt. From Baltimore Batavia! '.'.'.'. Both Phones, «82 TROY, N. Y. From Boston ^«/i^ TROY, N Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Celtic... Wkufredia Grampian Arcadian. Utica, N. Y. Supply Advts. will be found on pages 712-13-14-15 Haverford_. Carthaginia Marquette. San Francisco Korea 24-10.00 a 26-11.30 a Apr. 2-11.00 a Mar.23-11.00 a 24-10.00 a 27-10.00 a W. 24th St., N. Y. 1st St.. Hoboken Bush Dks.. Bkyn. . Bush Dks., Bkyn 3d St., Hoboken St., Hoboken Pier 22, Bkyn. W. 14thSt.,N.Y. thSt.,N.Y. W. 34th St.. N. Y. 1st St., Hoboken W. 19thSt.,N.Y. W. 19thSt.,N.Y, 5tSt..N.Y. , Hoboken 1st St., Hoboken W.24thSt.,N.Y W. 14th St., N. Y 3d St., Hoboken W. 15thSt.,N.Y I St., Hoboken 17th St., Hobokci W. 23d St., N. Y W.21stSt.,N.Y 34thSt.,N.Y. 24thSt.,N.Y. 16thSt.,N.Y. Pr 9 Locust P Penn Pier Pier OLocust Pier9,Lorus' B & A Dks.,E.Bos B & M Dks., Char Mystic Whf. Char B&MDks„Chai B& ADks.,E.Bo! Mystic Whr.,Chai Com. Pier So Bos 19 No Wharves 55 So Wharves 63 So Wharves Antwerp Glasgow Hamburg^ zores-AIg.- Nap.-Pat.- Rotterdam Nap.-Pal.- Messina Liverpool Nap.;Gen. Liverpool Havre Southampton Antwerp A!giers-Nap.- Genoa Hamburg Gibf-S.- Nap.-Pat.- Trieste-Fiu. Bremen Rotterdam Nap.-Mars. Havre Alg.-Nap.- Pat.-Fiu.- Ven.-Tricste ^hristiansand- Christiania- Copenhagen Mad.-Alg.. Gib.-Nap.- f uneral 6tnbUtii8 Cut flowed LIMITED Florists, cl^rserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. ^^;^ VANCOUVER, B. C. "^^ Bulbs Sees: wjsniNGm D. C. Mtb and H Stret$ WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. G. Florists <^> 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL O THE LEADING FLORISTS ^. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass Fwg^. WORCESTE , MASS. 407 & 409 Main ! Worcester. Mass. j 3 Pleasant Street <^; 11 South Phelps Str| Youngstown, 01| SPRING TRADE NUMBER NEXT WEEK Artificial Flowers At one of the most fashionable department stores Brooklyn, N. Y., during the week, there has been a re striking exhibition of artificial flowers. The art of a ficial flower making has steadily improved in rec years, and no bloom, no matter how intricate its sti ture, or wonderful its colors, appears to be beyond ambition of the flower maker. To see the huge gorge vases of Camellias, Zinnias, Liliums, Hollyhoi Mignonette, Carnations and double Tulips, so close nature in their form, beauty and richness, and so fa fully reproduced in every detail, makes one think s ously thtat these permanent blossoms cannot but fc a menace to the trade of the retailers of natural flow For it is not as though these flowers were for millin uses; they are ostensibly . for . room decoration, be arranged in baskets, vases and other receptacles al; lutely in imitation of the style of those of the retail risls. In addition to the subjects already mentio there were otiiers, such as posies of Pansies, for w< ing; table vases of Snapdragons, even to the adornm of ribbon bows; graceful spraj's of white Broom ■ scarlet Pelargoniums; baskets containing soft pink ■ other attractive varieties of Phlox Dvmnmondn; g ves.sels containing American Beauty Tinses with stems; and double Tulips in several colors, tied with i yellow ribbon. It certainly made one pause rivate or commercial place; 15 years' experi- in growing Roses, Carnations, 'Mums and al line of bedding plants, also landscape work, of references. Please state wages in first . Address B. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By florist, gardener. French, 34, single; experienced under glass and outdoors, also laying out new grounds, grading plantations, pruning, and all the care of gentleman's estate. State full particulars and salary in first letter. Gardener, 232 West 36th St.. New York City^ SITUATION WANTED— By youn^ woman, just finished Winter course in commercial floiiculture at Cornell, also had practical experience in home gardening. Wilting to start low, with chance for M. Mueser, 3260 Hull Ave., New York Cit SITUATION WANTED— By man, aged 30, thoroughly experienced in the work of mail and express orcfer departments. Desires permanent position at once with reliable seed house. Excel- lent references. Address B. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By first-class gardener, now head gardener on commercial place; private place preferred, aged 30, expert grower of Orchids, all kinds of greenhouse and outdoor plants and landscape gardening. Please state wages and particulars. Address Box 11, Carlstadt, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By thoroughly experi- enced florist on commercial place; American, married, small family; over 20 years| commercial experience; sober, competent. SITUATION WANTED— By married man, aged 32; first-class grower of Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and general stock; open for en- gagement April 1st. Please state wages and par- ticulars. Andrew Krepela, Box 74, Sherman Park, N. Y. [ Store, 25 Barclay St., New York SITUATION WANTED— Grower of aU general stock, including Ferns, Palms, Roses, etc., position west of Chicago. Best ref- J. C, 1024 Agusta SITUATION WANTED— By young grecnhous Carnations, 'Mums and bedding pla B. K., care The Florists* Exchange. Oontlnned to Next Oolnxnn f The columns under this heading are reserved • for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock / Wanted. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or 5 other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, J Second-hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. J Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the [ line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like ] this, without display. No advt. accepted for t less than thii TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. Display advts. in ■ ^=i faced type, 15 c If replies to Help Wanted, Si lation Wanted, addressed care r I cover expense / ;h New York office. Nos. 2 to 8 | ', by Tuesday r ■ P.O. of forwarding. Copy must i Duane Street, Saturday, ' ersm Western States desiring t ler initials may save time by hi rected care our Chicago repres ; Morton, Room 307, 143 No. Wabash SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION , WANTED— By Englishman. 18 years' experience in all brandies, 2 years in this country. Sweet Peas, Dahlias, etc. for exhibition; uptodate and practical. Address Maw, 27 Wor- cester St., Framingham, Mass. SITUATION, WANTED— As landscape, nursery or propagating foreman, life experience drafting, designing, detailing and planting. Handle men advantageously, single, American, 35. Address A. C, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, married. SITUATION \V ANTED— To take charge ol co. experience in Roses, 'Munis, Carnations, pot ai bedding plants. Please state wages. Addre B. N., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By floris SITUATION WANTED— Gardener, Swiss, 38, Address 225 E. 30th St., New York City. SITUATION WANTEI>— By Englishman, aged 30, as gardener on private place, married, 2 years in America: well up in greenhouses, vegetables, lawns, shrubs, etc. Address A. N., care The Flo- rists' Exchange, SITUATION WANTED— Capable, experiei W., II Baltimore Place, Atlanta, Ga. SITUATION WANTED— An experienced garden- er and greenhouse man wishes position on gentle- man's place; married, one child; best references. Address S. T,, Box 8, Sparkill, N. Y. 1 Ave., New York Cit SITUATION WANTED— German gardener, 29, married, no children, seeks permanent position. Many years' experience. Address B. R., care The SITUATION WANTED— Young man, aged 27. ^ single, desires position in grcennouses; 12 years' good all-round experience under Rlass; references. A. W., Box 417. South Hadley Falls, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— Bv experienced, single man; competent grower of Roses and Carnations. Address Florist, 1.54 E. 27th St., New York City. HELP WANTED waTnTted A Competent Nurseryman For foreman of c : nurseries immediately. Refer- nd full inforn THE NEWBURYS MITCHELL. S. D. WANTED— By A \pril idRo; be of good ch; changed. J. Macfarlane, Genesee, N. Y. Continued to Next Colnmn HELP WANTED wanteeT ho understands growing AT ONCE — Man who understands gn 'Mums and bedding stock; must be good i and able to take charge; steady work for the right man, German preferred; by week or montTi. Louis Stossel, 51 Maspeth Ave., Maspeth, L. I., N. Y. WAiNitu — uompetent working grower of high-grade pot plants for a wholesale nur- sery in the vicinity or San Francisco. Must be well up in Christmas and Easter stock. Apply with particulars of ability and wages expected to A. S.. care of Jas. Morton, Room 307, 143 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. 'Mums, ^. .35.00 per lonth, room and board. Send references and nationality. Address B. L., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Assistant for greenhouse on pri- vate place; also young man for outdoor work. Wages S35.00 and $25.00 per month, with board and room. State experience and references. Address B. H., care The Florists' WANTED — Young man for pot plants, quick and careful worker, one who can fill and pack plant orders, who is willing to work himself up and take J. L. Schiller, Toledo, Ohio WANTED — Assistant gardeners for in- and out- door work on private estate; must be throoughly experienced men. Wages S35.00 per month with room and board. Railroad fare allowed one way. Address Head Gardener. Wellesley Farm, Alex- andria Bay, N. Y. WANTED— Assistant gardener on private place; must be thoroughly experienced in general greenhouse work. Wages S60.00 per month. WANTED — A foreman for a landscape gardening establishment; good pay and a steady position for the right man; also two gardeners for outside work, taking care of privet places. Chas. Schuster, 68 Turner PI., Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED— A 5 I'afr' CVa! pply with references. I represent a large WANTED— Two assistants for greenhonse and outside work on private place; S30.00 and S.35.00 per month, board and room; Protestants preferred. Address E. B. Palmer, Black Rock, Bridgeport, SIS. Salary, SlB.i d, care of Fred'k Loeser & Co., - - Dept., Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Apply H. Cut Flow WANTED— April 1st, man to take charge of greenhouse; must be good grower of 'Mums, Sweet Peas and bedding stock; new greenhouse. Address J. Fraser, Quogue, L. I., N. Y. Brooklyn retail store, salary desired. Address B State experience and ^^TOCIMFORJSALE ALTERNANTHERAS ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS— Brilliantissima and other varieties, S5.00 per 1000; 2-in. pots, S22.50 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch, Middle Village, L. I., N. Y. Continued to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE AMFELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS— 3-ycar, 18 to 24-in. 12 by mail, S1.60, S5.00 per 100, 1 year, selected, heavy tops and roots, S1.50; S6.00j>er 100, by express. J, by ext „. . . . mail, $1.25; »4.00 S35.00 per 1000, by express. 2-year, 18 t good; 12, by mail, $1.00; 50, by mail, $2.C per 100. $25.00 per 1000 by express. St year roots, cut back, for transplant; 100, $15.00 per 1000. - ■^- * N.J. express. 2- : to 4 ft., 12 ler^WO. 24 in.. . firdrfiighti ASPARAGUS I per 100, $80.00 pa Oj 2>i-mch, $3.00 per 100. $28.00 pet JOOO. e are from true grecniioiue.grown wetd. Irwin. 71 W. 23d St.. New York City. The above are from 1 shipments, $4.0 . Fletcher, Auburndale, Mass, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $7.50 ] Greenhouses, CoIUngda ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— Fine. 3-in.. $4.00 c May. a. *r"?.' ri' July. 1914, deUvecy. BOnVARDIAS BOUVARDIA STOCK PLANTS— Single Prak and Red. $5.00 per 100. Orders taken for Rooted Cuttings, ready May and June, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. John Holt. North Lowell. Mass. CANNAS— 6000 out, S1.25 per 100; if m 500 lots, assorted, $1.00 per 100. Black Beauty, (dark bronze). Yellow Crozy, Florence Vau^han, (yellow). Crimson Bed- der. (red), Pres. McKinley, (red), Austria, (yellow). River View Nurseries, J. h. O'Hagan, Uttle Silver, CANNAS— 250 M. Berat, 150 Pennsylvania, 150 Tarrytown, SI. 50 per 100. Will exchange for Nutt and Poitevine Geraniums, Rooted Cuttings or 2M-in., or C. W. Ward, Rooted Cuttings. Mt. Airy Nurseries. Croton-on-Hudson. N. Y. CARNATIONS CARNATION CUTTINGS Stock Guaranteed - - - . ---- S6.00 $50.00 Matchless and Philadelphia 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar and Scarlet Champion 12.00 100.00 Glorlosa, Benora £ White Wonder. White Enchantress. White Perfection. White Winsor. Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchantress, Winsor, Victory, Rosette. Strong plants of Enchantress and White pots. $4.00 per 100. „mar. 2)i-in. pots. $15.00 per 100. 250 of one variety only at thousand rate. R. J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23rd St„ New York City. CARNATIONS— Rooted Guttlnes, Enchan- tress, White Perfection, White Wonder. Beacon. C. W. Ward, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 pc» 1000. Pink Winsor, White WInaor, May Day, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 230 at 1000;rate. Select, healthy nock. '" ' " • - . - ■ - N. Y. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS— Pink and " ■ Beacon. $2.50 per 100. 0 per 1000, by parcel post. Mamaroneck. N. Y. White Enchan .plO.OO per 500, f Amohat Greennoi $10.00 per 500, $17.00 per Continued to Next Page 706 The Florists' Exchange Classified AdTertisexnents Continued from Page 705 __STOCKJFjOR^ALE__ CABNATIONS EARLY CARNATION CUTTINGS. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME has proven to be all that was claimed for it last year, and will be m great demand this season. Strong, healthy, well- rooted stock. Place your order now for immediate or future delivery. ^^ ^^ Matchless S12-00 $100.00 EnSanweis Supreme 6.00 60.00 Northoort 6.00 60.00 M^sn?wred) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.00 Pink Delicht 6.00 50.00 Eureka 3.60 30.00 TheHeiJd 8.00 60.00 Gloriosa 5-00 40.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 Ydlow sSne (Dorner's)'. 10.00 80.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Kwlrd-^"""::::;::::;:; :;:::: IS lim SalmonBeauty. ..... 600 60.00 in hantrWsV.-.V 3.00 26.00 Dorothy Gordon 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 ".'..'. 6.00 60.00 . . ; 3.00 25.00 effort'".!.' 3.00 26.00 glWchoias 3.00 25.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 ^"''°"' 2-iN.' POTS. 100 1000 g^-:;^::.::::;;::::::::::*l:S1S:S Mrs C W. Ward 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress ;,•■■■,■ ^'^ ■, ^^'^^ Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. Write for prices on large quantities. S; S PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa- "" CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS The following 28 vartetiea are of easy culture, producing good blooms with the least eSort or labor bestowed. Are given in the order m which they flower. August to October. 100 1000 Golden Glow S3.00 S25.00 Smith's Advance 3.00 26.00 . October Jst to 20th. Chrysolora 3.00 25.00 Pacific Supreme 3.00 25.00 Mrs. B. E. Hayward S.OO 46.00 Ivorv 3.00 25.00 Comoleta 3.00 25.00 Chas.Razer 3.00 25.00 Pmk Gem 5.00 45.00 Ramapo 5.00 45.00 November Ist to 10th. Major Bonnaffon 3.00 26.00 Mary E. Meyer 10.00 80.00 HelenFrick 3.00 25.00 White Helen Frick 3.00 26.00 RomanGold 3.00 25.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 25.00 Patty 4.00 35.00_ November 10th and later. Chadwick Supreme 3.00 25.00 Golden Chadwick 4.00 35.00 W. H. Chadwick 4.00 35.00 Nagoya 4.00 35.00 Timothy Eaton -. 4.00 35.00 White feonnaffon 3.00 25.00 Yellow Eaton 4.00 35.00 Harvard. Late November 4.00 36.00 From 2Ji-in. pots. Price for Rooted Cuttings quoted on application. ELMER D. SMITH & CO.. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUM RCXJTED CUTTINGS STOCK GUARANTEED Send for catalogue with full list of descriptions. 100 1000 Alice Salomon, early white $7.00 tBO.OO Chieftain. (Pink like Bonnaffon)... 12.00 100.00 Wm. Turner 3.00 25.00 Golden Chadwick 3.00 25.00 White Chadwick 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwick) 3.00 25.00 Pmk Gem and Ramapo 3.00 25.00 The following Rooted Cuttings, S3.00 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. WHfTE VARIETIES— Eaton. Early Snow. E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood H& White Frick. Nonin. YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory. Nagoya, Merry Jane. Dolly Dimple. Comoleta. PINK VARIETIES— W. R. Brock. Patty, Pink Frick, Winter Cheer. Hirondale. RED VARIETIES— Harwood, CuIIingfordu. The following. $2.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000: WHITE VARIETIES— Ivory, Polly Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance. YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (Bonnaffon se- lected stock), yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow. PINK- VARIETIES— Unaka. Pink Ivy, Dr Enguehard, Maud Dean. Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Amorita. Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23rd St.. New York. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE OHBTSAITTHEMTTMS CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery. WHITE 100 1000 Smith's Advance $2.00 $15.00 October Frost .•. 2.00 15.00 Virginia Poehlmann 2.00 15.00 Naomah 3.00 26.00 Chais. Razer 2.60 20.00 Lynnwood Hall 2.00 15.00 Wm. E,iton 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON Pockett's Crimson 2.00 16.00 Shrimpton 2.00 16.00 O. H. Kahn 2.00 15.00 YELLOW Comoleta 2.00 15.00 Crocus 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 3.00 25.00 Roman Gold 3.00 25.00 Yellow Eaton 2.50 20.00 Nagoya 2.00 15.00 PINK Unaka 2.50 20.00 Pacific Supreme 2.00 15.00 Amorita 2.00 15.00 Madonna 2.60 20.00 Dr Enguehard 2.50 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUniNGS Per 1000 WHITE CHADWICK $20.00 GOI.DEN CHADWICK 25.00 W. B. BBOCK 20.00 ITAGOTA 20.00 HAD. BOSETTE 20.00 IIAVD DEAN 17.60 TEI-I^OW EATON 20.00 wm. TUBITEB 26.00 JJAUCKJIoomfJeldJ.}. CHRYSANTHEMUM Rooted Cuttings 100 Elberon SS.GO Mrs. G. Drabble 5.00 Smith's Sensation . 3.00 Smith's White Perfection 3.00 Ramapo 3.00 Harvard 3.00 Mrs. B.. Hayward 3.00 Pink Gem 2.60 POMPON Rooted Cutrtngs LiUa $2^00 Klondyke 2.00 Mary CoUaday 2.00 Head's Bergenfield Nurseries. Bergenlield, N.J. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2^-in. pots. 100 Yellow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White 5.00 Cclia. Lemon Yellow 5.00 Cha. Kingsley. Fine YeUow 6.00 Mary Pope. Large Pink 5.00 Hilda Wells. Tuscan Red 4.00 Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.00 Mrs. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.00 Pompons. Lula, white; Souvenir d'Or, or- ange and bronze 3.00 FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Box 12. Lowell, Mass. ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Pompons and outdoor flowering 'Mums, all varieties. Write for prices. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— Grown cool and true to name, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. CoL Appleton, Golden Wedding. Pink Show, Wm. Duckham, Black Hawk. Unaka. Dr. Enguehard, Chas. Raier, White Bon- naffon, Miss Josephine, White Chadwick, Golden Gbw, Pacific Supreme, Yellow Bonnaffon, Nonin. C RUisam. 31 WaU St., Trenton, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— Halliday, Yellow BonnaH'on, IJ^c, $12.50 per 1000. Ahce Byron, White Bonnaffon, Early Snow, 2c., $15.00 per 1000. Pacific Supreme, IJic, SIO.OO per 1000. Enguehard, 2c., $15.00 per 1000. Golden Wedding, 3c., $26.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, 2Hc., 260 at 1000 rate. Fine stock. Cash please. John B. Tanguy. West Grove, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— Alice Salomon, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer. M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, Lynnwood Hall. Ciirysolora and other leading market sorts, $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Pa. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUUS CHRYSANTHEMUMS— In 2H-in. pots, 10.000 Major Bonnaffon, $2.00 per 100. S18.00 per 1000. Strong Rooted Cuttings of Major Bonnaffon, $1.25 per 100; also 1000 Major Bonnaffon stock plants, full of cuttings. $4.00 per 100. Cash. Deal Floral Co., Deal N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, cool grown, positively healthy and strong. W. and Y. Frost, May Bonnaffon, M. Bailey, $1.50 per 100. 2-in. stock. 2Hc. each. Cash. E. G. Mil- ler, Manchester, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 2000 Yellow Bonnaffons and Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 1000, or will take unrooted Carnations in exchange. A. A. Uub, New Hamburgh, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 5000 Yellow Bonnaffon. Rooted Cuttings, for sole. J. W. Howard, Russell St., Woburn, Mass. CYOIAMKWS CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS Giant flowering from very best strain obtain- able; these are twice tran.splanted and are sure of giving satisfaction. Early planting will make best plants for next Christmas. 100 1000 Bright Christmas Red $3.50 $30.00 Bright pink 3.50 30.00 WKte with red eye 3.50 30.00 Pure white 3.50 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) 4.60 40.00 R. J. Irwin, 71°W?'3'2d''st., New'Vork, N. Y. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— Collection of ten of the best varieties for florists for cutting, equal amounts of each kind. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. In separate colors, any color, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1000. CoUection of 25 good standard kinds, afi labeled true to name, equal amounts of each kind, $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Have the following kinds in surplus: Sylvia, Mrs. Hartung, H. Lyndhurst, Souv. Gus de Doazon, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. All stock offered are sound divisions of field clumps; all labeled stock guaranteed true to name. Send for descriptive trade list of Dahlias. W. A. Finger, Hicksvilfe. N. Y. DAHLIAS— Clean, healthy stock, fully matured, novelties and standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field- grown Hollyhocks, Herbaceous plants, etc Send business card for catalogue. W. W. Wilmore. Box 382. Denver, Colo. DAHLIAS— Large stock of field-grown Dahlias. Entire clumps; colors red, white, pink, yellow; named sorts, S6.00 per 100. Onr selection from overstocked named varieties, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Sycamore Dahlia Gardens, Sycamore Place, East Walden, N. Y. DAHLIAS— 300 kinds at wholesale. GiU Bros. Seed Co., Portland, Route 1. Oregon. DAISIES YELLOW DAISIES— In need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety w^ have been growing with great success the past two seasons. Price, per 100, strong plants, $6.00 Weiland & Risch, \yhoIesaIe Cut Flowers, 1S4 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra fine, weU established, in all varieties, including Cyrtomium and Aspidium, 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100; strong, 3-in. $6.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, well established bench plants, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT FERNS, best of the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- pact plant. Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100, ck, with 2 to 3 fronds, $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per r 100. Ready for shift, th order. Richard Schroedei QERANITTMS GERANIUMS— Mn GERANIUMS— Mme. SaUeroi. 2K-in. pots, $: '"- - ■ - ings, $1.00 per 100. i Daisies, Rooted Cuttings. $1.00 per 100. Hillv per 100; Rooted Cuttir GERANIUMS— From 2M-in. pots; S. A. Nutt. $20.00 per 1000, $1.25 per 100; Buchner, Viaud ■-■ " per 1000, GLADIOLUS 'Quality First" America Bulbs . up, $10.0p Continued to^Xext Column STOCK FOR SALE GLADIOLUS SPECIAL OFFER To introduce ray fancy florists' mixture Gladioli I wiU send 5000 yearling bulbs for $5.00. Cash' Size No. 8. about y, to ,000 populat within a radius of four miles, four hours from Ph. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— Florist's Ice Box, latest style, sliding doors, mirrors, etc., size 7x3x8 ft., in first-clu» condition. Address S. W.. care The Florists' FOR SALE— A first-class flower shop, complete fixtures, baskets, vases, etc. Open for in- spection. 996 6th Ave., New York City. MILTON, GEO. S. SHIME PENN. FOR SALE— At West Arlington, N. J., 30 minutes to 2Sth St., N. Y., 16 minutes to Newark, business established over 40 years, good local and N. Y. trade, 2 forcing houses, dwelling house of 9 rooms in fine condition, 1 acre ground, well stocked with a choice assortment of Peonies and other herbaceous plants, several thousand Conifers in choice varie- :k for forcing, a dozen or more bearing es. Reason for selling: infirmities of old ice $6500.00. S4000.OO cash required. Chas. Bird, Arlington, N. J. fruit FOR SALE— 5 greenhouses with corner lot, James & Edwards Sts., in the village of Ossining, 30 miles from Grand Central Station, 5 blocks from depot, trolley one block; good local trade; fully stocked with plants; handsome office filled with wire designs, fancy pots, etc. Just walk in, pay for it, and do business. Reason for seUing: sick- ness. For particulars, address J. H. Dunscomb, 529 W. 145th St., New York City. FOR SALE— For $1250 in cash and equity valued at 83500 in 2i4 acres of land and greenhouse range of 14,000 sq. ft. of glass and in stock fix- king a total ^dfo^d Hills, n. For full iculars as to full value of property in which equity rests, and of amount of mortgage on )erty, list of stock, etc., inquire of Wm. Kessler, W. 28th St., New York City. 3ver Brooklyn; new 20-room schoolhouse just ihed, 14 new houses begun, all within a few " ' trolley station. hundred Smith St. car; established ov East 10th St. & Brooklyn Bridge; busi ■nty years. F. A. Bolles, ., ftrooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE— 8 greenhouses, newly c»„.„ -^ , 30,000 sq. ft. of glass located in oil section of Pennsylvania; growing Roses, Carnations and potted plants; only gas used for fuel, and wells on premises; 6 miles from city on paved road. RetaU store in city of 20,000. WUI be sold at low figure. Apply V. V., care The Florists' Exchange. Hltchings 6-section boiler, used one sea also quantity of glass, pipes, boilers, vent " ' ■ Very cheap. Newark, N. J. 104 Ridgewood TO LEASE Vacant plot, 100 ft. 1 100 ft., directly opposite Kensico Cemetery oftice, at Kensico Ceme- tery, New York. S. Cockburn & Sons, 233rd St. and Verio Ave., Bronx, New York City. FOR SALE— Greenhouse business, 7500 sq. of glass. Population 5500. Wealthy co munity. Absolutely must sell. Big bargain quick sale. If you mean business write or w H. H. Mclntire, Fulton, Mo. FOR SALE— Flower store. large! ade to 1 FOR SALE— First-class flower store at 230 8th Ave. near 22d St., New York City. Excellent opportunity. Good ' '" '^ - for selling. For full Continued to Next Column SUNDRIES FOR SALE GLASS— 8x10, $1.50 box of 90 panes. Cyli^s Hot Bed Sash, 6 ft. 80c. each. C. N. Robin- son & Bro., 108 S, Frederick St., Baltimore, Park Ridge. N. J. FOR SALE— Florist Ice Box; bargain; size 6x6Hx7 " ' ^ ' " ' lights; must sell. Apply E. G. W., 135 Monticello sell. Apply INSECTICIDES SPHAGXUM MOSS JERSEY'S SPHAGNUM MOSS— In 5 or 10- barrel bales. GREEN CLUMP MOSS and ROTTED PEAT— Extra fine and dry, by the barrel or sack. For prices etc., write G. H. Van Note & Co., Barnefeat, N. J. PUBLIC NOTICE Tree Transplants SEALED BIDS will be received by the Board of Water Supply, at its offices, twenty-second floor. Municipal Building, Park Row, Centre and Chambers Streets, New York City, until 11 a.m., on Friday. April 3, 1914, for Contract 156. for planting about 1,000 acres at Ashokan and Kensico reservoirs, with, approximately. 1,250,000 tree transplants during the seasons of 1914, 1915 and 1916, including the furnishing, planting and guaranteeing their growth. The work is locsted in Ulster and Westchester counties. New York. ' At the above place and time the bids will'be pub- licly opened and read. Pamphlets containing information for bidders, etc., can be obtained at the above address, at the office of the Secretary, by depositing the sum of five dollars (85.00) m cash or its equivalent for each pamphlet. For further particulars, apply to the office of the Principal Assistant" Engineer'at the"above*address. CHARLES STRAUSS, President. CHARLES N. CHADWICK JOHN F. CALVIN. Commissioners of the Board of Water Supply. W. BRUCE COBB, Secretary. Pipe Bargains New and Second-tiand SPECIAL OFFERS 1-inch S. H. Blk., per 100 feet. . . .S2.50 IH-inch S. H. Blk., per 100 feet. . . . 4.45 2-iiich New Blk., per 100 feet. . . . 7.70 Ail sizes in stock for immediate shipment Eagle Pipe Supply Co., Inc. 29 Howard St., N. Y. City Guaranteed Non-Kink tfose Double Light Hotbed Sash 3x6 ft. from very best cypress, 2-iii. tbick, iron crossbar, two layers double thick glass at S3.35. Smgle layer hotbed sash, $1.60. The Metropolitan Material Co. 1398 to 1408 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. HIGHEST PRICED -CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers 708 The Florists' Exchange Visitors at the International Flower Show Are Cordially Invited to Visit My Store A Full Line of all Cut Flowers and Plants which the Seasons Produce are Offered to the Trade William Kessler Wholesale Florist and Plantsman Telephone: 2336 Madison Square 115 West 28tK St., NeW York City A Little Tour in Europe Leaving London by the 8.30 p.m. boat train express for Harwicli, on Sept. 11, I found myself at the Hook of Holland by 5 a.m. Saturday. There was time, after the baggage was checked, for a cup of coffee and some crackers, before taking our seats en route to Delft, The Hague, Haarlem and Amsterdam, for that is the arrangement of the towns and cities along the coast northward. One thing that struck me forcibly and immediately, was the quiet manner in which the entraining was done, and the little fuss there was in getting away. Not a whistle blew, not a bell rang. In England, the guard or , conductor would have to blow two or three times, and 50 h.p. blasts at that, to the accompaniment of extraordinary fiag-waving and other physical exercises. So much for the methodical Dutchmen. The scenery, such as it was, then occupied attention. If I say that the countryside is as fiat as a pancake, or like a mighty bowling green, I only tell the truth. There are no walls or hedges in these fields. Ditches or narrow canals serve the purpose of divisional lines. The cows, which everywhere graze, are heavy black and white animals: it is rare that one sees a russet colored cow in Holland. So the broader canals or grachten act as barriers to them, and keep them within their appointed limits. Of course gardens, nurseries, and villages are quite numerous, and there one finds hedges and groups of trees. There are also long lines of pollarded WiUows by the sides of the canafs, the latter being used as much for -carrying merchandise and material for the country, as the railways are. Along the coast rail- road there are few windmills — certainly they are not a characteristic feature. Hillegom, Holland I went on to Haarlem, and was fortunate in find- ing a train ready to go to Hillegom at once, some eight miles out, and by a little after 8 a.m., I was comfortably seated at " breakfast. My host was Mr. Matliyus, manager for De Nijs Bros., Hillegom. At their establishment, in the middle of September, the export business for the year was practically over, and only small orders remained to be filled. The stock bulbs were, however, being planted in the nursery, in which operation the writer assisted, just to be able to say he had planted Hyacinths in Holland. The soil here is regarded as among the best in this great center of the Dutch bulb-growing industry, and is absolutely pure sand. It is of great depth, with a cool, moist bottom. The beds are marked off as straight as a die without line or rule, the eye alone being the guide. The work is quickly done. With a long-handled, shovel- like spade, a shallow bed is soon thrown out, the soil from it being pitched over a narrow alley way to cover the bulbs in the bed last planted. Having got the bed ready, and run a mark down the middle of it, two men, one at each side, take each a basket of Hyacinths and almost at a running pace, they scatter them on their own half of the bed, thinly. The next process is to place the bulbs quickly and evenly in lines across the bed, and in this work they are highly expert. A bed 30ft. long by Si/oft. wide will be scooped out, planted and covered over again within ten minutes. When there are scores or hundreds of acres to plant it will readily be understood that no time is to be lost. The bulbs are merely pressed into the sand, and there is no treading or other "firming. I also saw the method by which the Hyacinths are propagated. The mother bulbs are cut and s.cooped at the base circularly and then laid upon wooden shelves which are in tiers one above the other. The room is kept very warm, humid and dark. Moss Ues on the floor, and' water is splashed about everywhere. In two or three weeks the scales of the parent bulb have produced tiny globules or growths all along their edge, dozens of these being formed, and under the arti- ficial stimulus of heat and moisture, they grow stead- ily. When half as large as peanuts they are taken off and are planted almost immediately. By the end of the growing season next year they are about the size of a walnut, while some are large enough to yield a flower spike, but generally they only reach the first or full size at the end of the third or even fourth year. When well treated they are Sin. and over and the price ranges accordingly. Many buyers prefer the second or third size, provided the bulbs are ripe and firm. ' The Hyacinth fields present a gorgeous sight in Spring, together with the Narcissi and Tulips. Thousands of bulbs of one variety are grown, and some of the beds are very large. The plots of ground are not usually more than lOft. to 60ft. wide and are broken up by low hedges of Beech and Hornbeam. These are trimly kept, but at intervals a tall hedge is let grow, reaching 8ft. to 9ft. high. These hedges are mainly for protec- tion and as windbreaks, running parallel to the sea coast, as it is from there that the cold draught comes in Spring. These winds bring a sea damp which pro- duces a black blight that destroys the leaves, particularly of Hyacinths, very rapidly. ^M^^MMMMMM^M^^MMMM^m^MMMMMMMMMMMM^MM^^M^^MM^M^MMMMM^M^i m Choicest of Stock in Cut Flowers Roses— vioicrs—capnarions— Lines sweet Peas-Spring Flowers ana Greens 57 WEST 28th STREET « — PHONES 2200-2201 MADISON SQUARE ^^ Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange Florist March 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 709 Woodrow ® Marketos 37 and 39 West 28fh Street NEW YORK CITY Greetings to The Trades We extend to you all a hearty welcome, to visit our display and sales store, which is absolutely the finest store ever devoted to the plant trade in this country. You are going to visit the BIG INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. Kill two birds with one stone and come and see the biggest assortment of stock ever shown at any one place outside of an exhibition. 8,000 square feet of space, filled with the product of the best growers within shipping distance of New York. COME, SEE AND BE CONVINCED away, and at the period of my visit they were as green as the meadows, for from July onward the American weed, Elodea Cana- densis, appears and spreads rapidly. Individually these tiny Moss-like plants are very pretty, but they cer- tainly do not improve the appearance of the water. They first appear in July. I enquired whether this weed, if fished out, would not make a good green ma- nure for the sandy soil, but my Dutch friends did not think so, though hogs relish a diet of this Elodea. The growers are afraid they might do harm to their soil. One would have thought, however, that some ex- periments might have been made. The land is much prized, and is priced at Hillegom at $970 per acre. As to manuring, large quantities of well decayed farm- yard manure are employed, the amount varying, but a barrowload to each sq. yard is a fair average here. The Hyacinth beds are covered over with 1ft. of straw after the planting, as a protection against frosts, but all the bulbs only gcL a surl'ace dressing of straw, mainly, as it seems, to prevent the wind from blowing away the sand. After the bulbs cease flowering, tuberous Begonias take up the show and in September they are at the height of their glory, long beds of them stretch- ing out all along the railroad. The Hyacinth land, it should be observed, is fallowed every few years. Hillegom and Haarlem are the chief centers of tlie bulb growing industry, the tendency in late years having been toward making Hillegom the busiest of the two. Here are situated innumerable large and small firms, among them being E. H. Krelage & Son, De Nijs Bros., Polman Mooy, C. G. Tubergen, Jr., Ant. Roozen & Son, Keur & Sons, R. Van de Schoot & Son, Van Meerbeck & Co., and M. Van Waveren & Sons. The number of persons employed in the bulb industry is esti- mated at 4000. The fruit and tree and shrub nurseries are mainly at Aalsmar. Holland is a remarkable little country, with a robust, bustMng, gay hearted people. The population is only a few millions, and the extent of the country half the size of N. Y. State. About half of this area has been reclaimed from the sea and the rivers by means of immense dykes, the origin of which has been traced to the 10th century. The surface of these is covered with twigs of Willows interwoven with elaborate care, the interstices being filled with clay so as to bind the whole into a solid mass, and this woven work is re- newed every three or four years. The annual cost is estimated at 14,000,000 florins, and a corps of engineers is occupied exclusively in superintending them. At Haarlem, which is quaint, ancient looking, busy and picturesque, one of the features is the beautiful Forest of Haarlem, with magnificent large Oak, Lime and Beech trees. It is here that the quinquennial ex- hibitions of the Royal Netherlands Bulb Growers' So- ciety are held. On the last occasion were great beds Ig ^ ^ We have already many good customers, and ive need more Consignments to supply them. Growers of Good Quality Stock Please Take Notice mm^mmmw^^mm^^MMMmmmMMmwmmmm^mmmmwmm 710 The Florists' Exchange sold bg ihe Seedsmen ol Amerlea Since m\ No Magic in Killing Insects— Read "Bugs and Blights" of Tulips, and other bulbs were arranged and planted during the FaU and were at their best in April and May. Thousands of bulbs were also naturalized in the Forest. From Haarlem to Amsterdam is only a distance of about 12 miles, and here we are face to face with one of the most distinctive and beautiful cities in Europe, at least, such is the writer's opinion. If anything, there are too many canals, but some of these are being filled up and trolley lines laid down. The dwellings every- where are close by the canals, which are, in most cases, lined with trees. The people are fond of music and dancing, and enormous crowds fill the streets on Satur- day evenings and on holidays, dancing with all the vigor and heartiness they possess to the playing of barrel- organs; these are very powerful and certainly retail some good stirring pieces. Most of the Dutch Narcissi and Tulips go to Eng- land, according to the information given me; while Germany and Russia are the best customers for Hya- cinths. It was strongly urged by Mr. Mathyus, that Ameri- can firms should have a direct representative among the bulb farms, who would inspect the stoclts in the flowering period and would make certain that he got exactly what he ordered, and what was best. They would be money in pocket and would have the best possible guarantee of getting highest quality at the cheapest rate. The Dutchman is "in the business," and that being so, he would be the best representative of American interests. In the parks and open spaces one finds Dahlias, Roses, Geraniums, Cannas, Penstemons, Tobacco plants, Petunias, Tropaeolums, Ageratums and similar sub- jects, but there is not a great diversity. Evergreens were a limited supply, but Oak, Elm, Ash, Birch and Chestnut, also, of course. Willows, were abundant. Fields in the neighborhood are filled with Montbretias, Gladioli and Spiraeas, while the chief vegetable crops were Dwarf Beans, Potatoes and Cabbage. At The Hague, there was some good carpet bedding in the Zoological and Botanical Garden, or rather it was a mixture of carpet and subtropical planting. In a street leading from the railroad station, there was also an attractive display of shrubs and flowers. Clematises linked upon chains were a novel feature in the public streets. Good use was also made of tuberous and dwarf semperflorens Begonias, also standard Fuchsias. In the rosarium of the zoo I saw several notable Roses, including Marquis de Sinety, Clio, Souv. de Pierre Net- ting, Gruss an Teplitz, Druschki, Laing and Testout. In the public greenhouses there was a varied collec- tion of Vandas, Anthuriums, Bromeliads, aquatics and general flowering subjects. The Peace Palace at The Hague stands in spacious grounds, with formal gardens around the immediate precincts, laid out by Thos. H. Mawson, the well known English garden designer who has undertaken some ex- tensive work of a similar nature in the U. S. A. From The Hague the next place of call was Antwerp, which is also well adorned with flowers, and after that, Ghent and Bruges, of which I shall speak in the next article. J* Harrison" Dick. Rose Lady Ann Borodell This Rose is a sport from My Maryland, having more vigor than the parent plant, and with larger blooms and better stems. The color is an "Enchantress" shade of pink, deepening in the center. The keeping qualities are excellent, and like My Maryland, it is a very free grower. This Rose was named by popular vote m New London, Connecticut, when the customers of S. J. Renter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I., decided in favor of givmg it the name of one of the old families of that town. It has steadily grown in appreciation, not only m New London, but in New York and other Eastern cities, and the call for stock, as well as blooms, is steadily increas- ing. It is being introduced by the above named firm. A certificate of registration has been issued by the Ameri- can Rose Society for this variety. Lady Ann Borodell Success with French Hyacinths Excellent results were obtained in St. Petersburg with the forcing of Dutch Hyacinths which had received a year of primary cultivation in southern France. Blooms were obtained by the middle of November which were as large and fine as those generally had in Febru- ary and March. The white L'Innocence proved the best, the blue and pink varieties being less satisfactory. The Tulips cultivated in southern France were also good. The price was rather high, 40 rubels ($21.50) per 100, although there was plenty of stock in bloom. Ttus meant a good profit, as, there was no loss—Moeller's Deutsche Oaertner-Zeitwng. March 21, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 711 '^ I 27 It! 5T. -'.L '© .o o o >> 3 ■(3 n"'[ 281^ ST. Vo ■"^^® sj9i!B:ia-^ ^ ,v>^ pp :^.^ r^f> ^2^ :. ^ ■ ^^^^^ ^bl W^ /li^l^Si ^^^>1^ Ri^ x^y|j^^:fe^ Jft ■ ^ Uk. ^if^ ^^ ^■^gC;^^:, ^ WW A> Ilk V ^ ^,^ Pot LUacs for Forcing. See text Pot Lilacs for Forcing Jackson & Ferkins Co. of Newark, N. Y., are American growers of jDot I-ilacs for forcing, their experiments with Lilacs having been quite a hobby with them for the past five or six years. Dur- ing this period they have potted plants each season, lifting ithem out at different times, leaving the foliage on some and removing it from others, and forcing the plants at vaTious intervals, some after a few months, others after a year, and some again after two years just to com- pare and' obtain best results. These ex- periments have resulted, it is their belief, in their finding out just how to grow Lilacs in pats and to turn out forcing stock that is better than any they have imported from Holland, Prance or Ger- many, and which stock has been grown for trial on the same bench, handled in the same way and at the same time. Jackson & Perkins Co. claim to be the only growers in this country, so far as they know, of pot Lilacs for forcing. The photograph of a pot Lilac shown on this page was taken quite recently. WHEN YOU CONSIDER BUYING Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli or Peonies You want the best, true to name, healthy, full of life, at a profitable price. We grow them and aim to have the very best. You get what you pay for ; no substitution ; no mixtures. Every one plump, ready to give very best possible results. Many inquiries come to us like this: " We have trouble getting CANNAS, etc., true. What guarantee can you give? " "I am tired of getting Robusta for Black Beauty, David Harum for King Humbert, etc." Our own experience in buying is similar — often the bulbs are one-quarter worthless. No one has better CANNAS. Our customers rarely ever kick, but come back for more. Try them. Austria 1.50 Ailemania 2.00 Ami Pichon 2.50 Beauty 1.50 Dr. Nansen 2!50 2o!c Gladiator... Gladioflora. Hungaria. . Mile Berat MrJkarifteisey:::::: L°S New York .•.■.■.::::::::. ^^Ss^^S :::::: iiS gSd'^^w-alee;::::::. :::::: Im i-S Rubin ;;v.v;::::::::: Secy. Chabanne Souv.d'A.Cmzy .'.■.■.■.■.:: IZ Wyomlna m£S!^:;:;;:;;::;:; Indiana. J. D. Eiseic 2.50 King Humbert 4.00 Our GLADIOLI are grown for results, recognized everywhere for highest quality. Our aim has always been to excel — rightly grown will give highest GLADIOLI Baron J. Hulot. . Blanche Brenchleyensis... Dora Krais Elisabeth Kurz. . I. Buchanan La Pager'ia'. '.'.'.'.'. Lady H. Walden. Mrs. Beecher. . . . Mrs. F. King, . . . Mrs. S. Durand.. Mme. Monneret. Negerfuerst SPECIAL are badly mix novelty — try Our list of dry Summers them ? 100 1000 100 1000 10.00 90.00 4.00 35.00 1.50 12.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 250.00 35.00 4.50 Shakespeare Reds 25.00 2.50 1.50 12.50 2.00 17.50 50.00 Extra mixed 2.00 15.00 60.00 Good mixed No. 2 75 450 20.00 Many other sorts ir —A friend of ours offers PANAMA GLADIOLUS— true (many 3d with America), $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. A very fine it. DAHLIAS is Hmited to what we have found to be bloomers in the of Ohio — too many Dahlias do not bloom. Why waste time on DAHLIAS CACTUS— BerUcfiingen; Countess Lonsdale, Sc; Country Girl, Cockatoo, Floradora, Kriem- hilde, Keynes' White. Ubelle, Standard Bear- er, Wm. Castle and Winsome. DECORATIVE— Black Beauty, C. W. Bru- ton, F. L. Bassett. Fire Rain, H. Patrick, Catherine Duer, Maid of Kent, Mrs. Chas. Turner, Nymphaea, Orange King, Orator, Sylvia and Yellow Duke, 8c. SHOW— A. D. Livoni, Apple Blossom, Bird of Passage. Cuban Giant, Golden Age, In- comparable, Judah. Judah Sport. John Elitch, Puritan, Red Hussar, Ruby Queen, Storm King. 8c.; Susan, 8c.; and White Dove. POMPON— Fairy Queen, Little Bessie, Margaret, Prince Charming and Vivid. SINGLE— Deegen's Reise, Twentieth Cen- tury, Collarette and Pres. Viger, all 8c. S6.00.per 100; ^15.00 per 1000. Divided. $4.00 per 100; S30.00 per 1000. Cli Madeira Vinca, S4.00, 88.00 per 1000. Dielytra Spectabilis, S6.00 per 100. Japan Iris, named, S6.00 per 100; S45.00 I German Iris, named, S3.50 per 100; $25. Flava, Thun- bergii, $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. '^ " ' Apricot, Middendorfii, Our PEONY COLLECTION embraces the greatest number of sorts— very large in area — especially heavy in the sorts that are sure, free bloomers. Many rare ones in Uberal supply. List ready in April. Write us for prices on large lots. Terms Cash. Special Rates on Large Lots. C. BETSCHER, CANAL DOVER, OHIO 3 dae — Mentloa Exchange 712 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Folding Flower Boxes Our assortment of colors and sizes is the largest. Our facilities forjprompt ship- ments are the best. The quality of our boxes is unexcelled. Our prices are moderate on any size order. Special discounts allowed on quantity orders. Sample of board and discounts mailed on application. ■^^^ 5JfS"C . . . 2.15 301 5 x3H--- . . . 4.50 18x 6 x3i^.... . . . 4.35 36x 8 :i6, Telescope 7.00 30x10 x5 36sl0 x5 42x10 x5 48x10 x5 Per 100 IRx ' x3 ....S 2.65 .■(W ' x3 x3J4... 2H. ■■:■_ 8-S ; 8 x5. Telescope 9.C 23x12x5, Telescope. 30x12x6 20x12x8 12x12x8 16x16x8 20x20x8 24x24x8 28x28x8 32x32x8 28x22x8 24x14x8 30x14x8 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 36x17x8 Design — Mist Gray, 24xl4x S . 13.00 30xl4x 8 . 15.00 40xl4x 8 . 17.75 . 20.50 All our boxes are made of moisture proof board. 12x 8x5H 14x10x8, 2J^-in. CO. Plain Viole 10x6x5H 2.50 11x8x51^ 3.60 Mist Gray and Mist Brown. Palm Green. 7x 4x4 2.50 8x 6x5 2.76 A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO., L^pfiSalf. Chicago Don't Forget We are getting on towards Easter — you will need ribbons. What Kind Will They Be? Pine Tree ribbons show qualities that, at equal prices, cannot be duplicated elsewhere. These are beautiful ribbons, and splendid help in making designs and all floral work. You buy direct from the ribbon mill. Samples of Monarch, 1458 and other ribbons, ready for you. Just drop us a postal. ®I|^ Itn? ^tn Mk MxllB (Ho PHILADELPHIA, PA. Special Ribbon Offer OUR No. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE CHIFFON RIBBON. Sometlring new in the ribbon line. All colors. 10 yds. to a bolt, Sl.OO per bolt. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. New York Flower Show Meyer Green SILKALINE More Thread and Less Wood JOHN C. MEYER & CO. ^KpK-stT^V'' Give credit where credit 1b d Order by Name- Meyer's Silkaline Order direct if your job- ber cannot supply you. Price for any size or color i $1.25 per pound. Sizes : "F" Fine, "FF" Medium. "FFF" Coarse. LOWELL, MASS. ARE YOU USING THE BINLEY Cut flower HOLDER For Shipping Roses in Paper Boxes? Thousands are now used daily Manufactured by A. J. BINLEY GLENS FALLS, N. Y. For Sale by Jobbers Florists' GreeningPins SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Florists' Selected Sphagnum fine floral are offering only ing the best Sphagnu ork, piacc your orders \Mt the cream of these goc 122 W. 25th Street NEW YORK We Manufacture p| ftDISTS* SIIDDI |F6 I^E1'''^I'S. WIRE WORK Our Own : « rUWICiaia aUffl_IC3 and BASKET WORK REED & KELLER Trade Exhibitors So far as could be ascertained up to Monday last, the trade exhibitors who had talten space or were to be exhibitors Alphano Humus Co.,19 Battery pi., New York City. Bobbiuk & Atkins, Rutherford, X. J. Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Pater- Bunyard, A.. T., Madison ave.. New York City. Clarke's Sons, David, Broadway, New York City. Ckilds, John Lewis, Flowerfleld, L. I., N. Y. ColdTPell Iia^xrn Mower Co., New- burgh, N. Y. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long [ Acre Bldg., N. Y. City. Cowee, Arthur, Berlin, N. Y. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 2-8 Duane St., N. Y. City. Darrow, H. Frank, 26 Barclay St., New York Qty. Florists' Fxchange, The, 2-8 Duane St., N. Y. City and Chicago. Heacock Co., Jos., Wyncote, Pa. Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J. ' Hontsch & Co., 217 Hackensack I Plank rd., Weehawken, N. J. Irwin, Roman J., 3097 Broadway, New York City. Knight & Struck Co., Metropolitan Bid?., New York City. Lord & Burnham Co., St. James Bldsr.. New York City. Manda, W. A., Inc., South Orange. Meehan & Sons, Thos., German- town, Philadelphia. Miller & Doing, Brooklyn, N. Y. and May Ust. We offer 10-bbl. bales, guaranteed solid packed 1 to 6 bales, S2.60 per bal^ S^bales, S12 50, 10 bales, S23.S0. 6-bbl. bales, guaranteed sobd packed 1 to 5 bales, S1.40 per bale; 5 bales $6 76 10 bales $13 00 Burlappea, either size. 20c per bale additional GREEN CLUMP MOSS Good stock, shipped m 3-busheI bags: 1 to 5 bags $1 00 each, 5 bags. S4.50. LEAF MOLD and ROTTED PEAT Qean, tightly packed, 3-busheJ bags 1 to 6 bags. 90c per bag; 10 bags. 8S.00 Cash with order or good reference. All orders promptly shipped. THE AMERICAN MOSS AND PEAT CO., (Corlis Bros.. Props.) Lock Box 6, WflRETOWN, W. J. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. Samples free For sale by dealers MICHIGAN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO The Florists' Exchange 713 The Florist Supply House of America EASTER is Just Three Weeks Off ARE YOU PREPARED FOR IT? Dress up your Easter Plants with our new MATS of different weaves and meshes in all colors in any quantity. 50,000 rolls of genuine Westphalia Water-Proof Crepe Paper in all shades — immediate shipments. Then for the low-priced plants we have the penny crepe pot covers in the best of sunshine colors. BASKETS of every description in all shapes and sizes for all floral purposes: Handle Pot Baskets, Tumbler Baskets, Palm, Fern and Plant Baskets, in all the leading sunshine shades. Look over our Silent Salesman for other immediate needs. Handle Pot Basket No. 68706 Jepth Width Height 6S706-1 5 X 6J^ X 18 68706-2 SJ^x 6J^ x 20 68706-3 6 X 6H X 22 687064 6Kx 7 x 24 68706-5 7J^x 7 x 26 H. BAYERSDORFER (El CO., U29 ARCH STREET. - PHILADELPHIA. PA. «~» Handle Pot Basket No. 62940 Depth Width Height 62940-A 7!^x 7K x 26 fa2940-B 8Hx %]4 X 28 62940-C 9Mx 9H x 30 62940-D 10 X 10 x 33 62940-E 11 X 11 X 36 Improve vour sales with onr Arllsllc, Readg-Selliog iNoveliles FANCY BASKETS, EVERLASTING WREATHS. AUMER. DIERKS (Si ARENWALD Office and Salesroom: 4 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE, 8306 MADISON SQUARE __^ Give credit where credit is due — Mention Eschauge SPHAGNUM MOSS Large (10 barrel) Bales, 14.50. Cash with order G. ELLIOTT GILES BARNEGAT. N. J. Will Itelp all around if you mention the Exchange GIBBONS THE SMILAX HAN RED LEVEL, win help all aroilnd If i XLABSMS Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWELL The Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens ^^BVERaRBEIV. y\UA.BA2VlA mentloD the Exchajiee Sp ring Trade Number NEXT WEEK New York Stable Manure Co., Jersey City, N. J. Peters & Beed Pottery Co., 25 West Broadway, N. Y. City. Pierson, Inc., A. N., Cromwell, Conn. Pierson Co., F. R., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison, ave.. New York. Reed & Keller, 122 West 2.5th St., New York, N. Y. Revere Rubber Co., Chelsea, Mass. Roehrs Co., Julius, Rutherford, N. J. Russin & Hanfling, 114 West 2Sth St., New York City. Schling, Max, 22 West 59th St., New York City. Schloss Brothers, 542 Broadway, New York City. Thorburn & Co., J. M., 33 Barclay St., New York City. Totty, Charles H., Madison, N. J. Tracy, B. Hammond, Wenham, Bedford Trepel, C. C, Ga yes., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tricker, William, Arlington, N. J. Ward & Co., R. M., 71 Murray St., Jew York City. Wilson, Robert G., 3 and 5 Greene ve., Brooklyn, N. Y. Leading Seedsmen of New York Berger, H. H., 70 Warren st. Boddington, A. T., 842 West 14th st. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt st. Flliott, Wm., & Son, 42 Vesey Henderson, Peter, & Co., 37 landt St. Hermann Seed Store, 140 E. 34th St. MacNiiF Hort. Co., 56 Vesey St. Marshall, Wm. E., 166 West 23d st. Stumpp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay st. Thorburn, J. M„ & Co., 33 Barclay st. Vaughan's Seed Store, 25 Barclay st. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers st. Woodruff, S. D., & Sons, 82 Dey st. Cort- Send for New Catalog No. 73 atest Free Book for Florists. Full of \aluable infoimation and up-to- date designs of the famous M^CRAY FOR Refrigeraior^ FLORISTS iwers are probably the most perishable of all handise. The choice of a refrigerator often means whole difference between success and failure. McCray Refrigerators are built to preserve and display your flower.-:. They can be arranged for either icf or mechanical refrigeration; stock or built-to-order sizes. We've been improving and perfect- ing McCrays for thii'ty years, until they are now the recognized favoritf..-; of the world's greatest florists. We make Refrigerators, Coolers and Display Cases of all sizes and foe every purpose. Send Now for any of the jollowing FREl Catalogs. No. 73— Refrigerators for Florists. No. 91— Regular Sizes for Residences. No. 69— For Grocers. No. 60— For Meat Markets. No. AH— Built to Order for Residences. McCray Refrigerator Go. 667 Lake St , Kendallville, Ind. For Branch Salesrooms in Principal Citu^ See your Local Phone Directory. ^1 ■cad ILiis advt. iu tlit Excbauge JOS.G.NEIDINGEK,Florists'Supplies 1515-15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Delaware Evergreens HoUy, Laurel, Cedar, Pine and Boxwood Wreaths, any size. Laurel, Cedar and Pine Roping. Case Holly, 2x2x4 ft. Laurel Branches cases. Spruce Pine Table Trees with and without cones. Pine Cones per 1000. Write your requirements. H. E. CONWELL -:- Milton, DIIAWARE -JlCliti WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 stone Street, Rochester, N. Y. Wi-ite them you re;i(l tbis advt. in the Exchange A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. and PUB. CO., 2 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK 714 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE> RIBBON HOUSE ^rHTOCi^ RROS 31-33 East 28th St., New York (Between Fourth and Madison Aves.) HEADQUARTERS !or Florists' Ribbons, Chiffons and Novelties We shall be pleased to 'welcome all Jyisitors in oar store or at our booth at the Flower Show Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.50 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.50 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; Bne quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-Ib. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stodc. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per unch of 60 sprays. Try them. "*^" «ifCK'4<\'^f^i2I?lf^^ ~ "^^ Jg» Kinds of Eaergreens mmmTS^^^ Qro^l Fern Co. ' Telegraph Office : New Salem, Mass. MILLINGTON. MASS. For Easter? Rice's Supplies Spell Success There's Just One Way To Buy Kight— Get Your Supplies From The Leaders — The Supply House That Never Disappoints! OUR HOBBY— MAIL ORDERS 1220 Race Street, Philadelphi: THE HOUSE OF RICE The Kervan Co. "'"^'.Zr*- WHOLESALE NEW YORK ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilaj, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves. Fresh Cut Cycas. Hemlock. Laurel, Spruce and Box Wood Branches. Ropings made on order, aU kinds Galax and Ceucothoe Sprays, Sphaem Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Moj Painted Palmetto. Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa Fibre Birch and Cork Barks, etc. All Decorating Material in Season. The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKIYN, N. Y. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- nell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- the pleasantest horr 250-pagc Catalog The Home Dept. F. Give credit wherecredlt Is due — Mention Exchange J Give credit wberecredit is due — Mention Exchange Prominent Growers Worth Visiting Anderson, J. F., Short Hills, N. J. Small Ferns. — Hudson River Tunnel to Lackawanna E. R. depot, Hoboken, N.J. Baldwin, George, & Co., Mamaroneck, N. Y. Orchids.— Take N. Y., N. H. & Hartford H. R., at Grand Central Station. Bedford Floral Co., Bedford Hills, New York. Roses. — Take Harlem R. R. at Grand Central Station. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Plants, Nursery. — Hudson River Tun- nel to Erie R. R. depot, Jersey City. Burns, A. S., Spring VaU provided for all demands. We have 3000Tof all sizes; 4-in., 15c. to 20c.; 5}^-in. at 25c.; 53^-in., 35c. PRIMULA Chinensis. In bloom, SJ^-in.. S2.50 per doz. high. ucer,*2H-in. Thisjmakes •a. In^bloom I'short iltiflorun CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA Readers, please let me occupy your time just a minute. This plant is well known to most all of the readers as a blooming Easter Novelty unsurpassed. Please let me tell you (no bluS" about it), we have a house of several thousand plants, 6, 7-in. pots, in various colors. I can not exactly tell you the sight this' house pre- sents, but just imagine you were promoted to a paradise, a flower garcien in Eden, your eyes blinded by a mass of flowers in various high colors, one nicer than the other. That is about the condition a house of our new improved strain of Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora pre- sents now at Easter time. The foliage is per- fect, the plants of medium height with flowers much larger than the old ordinary varieties. Some of the plants are as large as a small bushel basket, right for Easter. Price, 5H, e-in. pots, 25c., 35c., 50c.. 75c. to Sl.OO each. SPIRAEA Gladstone. An Easter novelty which has no equal. What is a home, what is a store, what is a church, what is an Easter present without having a few plants of the old favorite plant, the Spiraea Glad- stone, _ the Bride of Holland? Oh, those charming sprays of beautiful pure white flowers I Their beautiful, dark, shiny, waxy foliage, a jewel in itself, mixed with Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips and other Easter flowers completes the flower decorations for a happy, joyful Easter home. Knowing the great demand for these plants, from the Easters of the past, we are well prepared for the rush and in spite of the scarcity of the bulbs owing to bad weather last Summer in Hol- land, we were fortunate enough to fill two houses with them. They are now in beautiful condition, full of buds and flowers, just '[ght for Easter, 5M. f ~ " big^as 3 , 35c., 50c., 75c. Godfrey Asch- Phila., Pa. r 5ir.— The Azal- of plants wh ...li ; shape for Easter HYDRANGEA Otaksa. In buds, oV.'. 6. 7-in., 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 shoots to a plant, staked up, 35c., 40c., 50c., 75c., SI.OD. S1.25 to S1.50. HYACINTHS of our own importation. Make large spikes: Gertrude, best pink- La Grandesse, best white; King of the Blues, best dark blue; Grand Maitre, best lavender blue. When in bloom for Easter sale, S12.00 per 100. In 4-in. pots. TOURNESOL TULIPS. Best double red and yellow variegated; Murillo, rose; Im- perator Rubruin, bright red double; Couronne d'Or, double yellow three bulbs planted in a 4-in. pot. S: 100 pots, S1.80 a doz., in bloom^'one week before Easter. DAFFODILS, Von Sion. Best double yellow NARCISSUS in existence, three double- nosed bulbs, planted io 5?^ to 6-in. pot, S3.00 per doz. pots, in bloom one week before While we pay the highest price for our Bulbs of Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., from Holland growers, you must bear in mind that we can sell them no cheaper than we do,"and we assure you that there is no profit in it for us for the fine stock we sell you. FERNS AND PALMS Look what bargains we can offer you good and cheap: NEPHROLEPIS ScottU, S, 5H. 6. -— only, 75c. GiatrasU, 5K-in., 35c., 40c. 6-in. pans, 25c., 30c., 35c. Falcatum, or HOLLY FERN, 4-in., 25c.; 5K-in., 35c., 40c. PTERIS Wilsoni, 6-in. pans, 25c. PTERIS Wilsoni and Tsussi- mense, 6-in. pans, with COCOS WeddeUlana in center, 40c., 50c. FICUS elastica (Rubber Plant). A stock of 1500 on hand. 7-in. pots, 28 to 30 in. high. with perfect leavts, Sl.OO; 6, 6J^-in. pots, 25 to 28 in. hi^h, 50c. to 76c.; 5J^-in. pots, 35c., 40c.; 4-in. pots, 25c. ARECA lutescens (Palms). 4-in., made up. of 3 plants, 25c.; 5-in. pots, 35c. COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in., 25c.: 3-in., 15c. KENTIA Forsteriana. We are well provided this Easter with a big stock of Kentia For- . for < offer the ■ ok wha arriving in April from Belgium, we 1 at bargain prices to you. Just low special prices I nts, bushy, 5H-in. pots. SOc, 60c Single pi and 75c. Combination plants, m about 20 to 25 in. high, £ KENTIA Forsteriana Made up or single plants, 5M. SM-in. p 40c., SOc, 60c., 75c. KENTIA Forsteria 12-in. tubs, 65 to 75 in. high, S4. FERNS for dishes, Pterts Wilsoni only, 2H-in., S4.00 per 100. 6-in. pans filled with FERNS— Wilsoni or Tsussimense, 26c., 35c. to 60c. per pan; Cocos Palm in center, 50c. ■ ■• ■ -up last Fall; they good keepers and All these j establishes 75c., Full of flowers. 6>^- We cheerfully invite < 'd in or out of pots. Cash with orders please. All goods must travel t ablisliment, tiie great mill of plant production, and judge ov ARAUCARIA excelsa .31.00, 81.25 to S1.50. BEGONIA Argenteo Guttata. Strong, in., 25c.; 2}.«-in., 15c. BEGONIA Erfordii. Our newest impro strain, in light and_ bright red colors, always in bloom Winter and Summer; bloom now. 5H> 5}/p. 6-in. Dots. 25c.. i 35c.; 4-in., 20c. BEGONIA luminosa. BEGONIA argentea compacta. ENGLISH IVY. 10c.;2K-in.,5c. On account of the big Easter rush, wh( have to pack thousands of boxes in a ' rences. Only ortlers accompanied by be accepted. Lsk. - Stock right on the spot of growth. GODFREY ASCHMANN '^l^,^J Ontario st. 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Here are some of the titles of these articles Alpine Gardening; Ants; Autumn Gardening; Bedding Diseases; Drainage; Floral Designs; Formal Gardening Hotbeds and Coldframes; Insects; Landscape Garden- ing; Lawn Planting; Orchards; Railroad Gardening Rock Gardening; Spring Gardening; Storage; Sub- tropical Gardening; Tools and Implements; Village Im- provements; Water Gardening; Window Boxes. The final volume will contain a com- Oeneral plete index to the entire work, enabling | i the reader to locate volume and page of InCleX any subject he has in mind. With the Index, Key, Synopsis and alphabetical arrangement of the Cyclo- pedia, any reasonable question asked by the consultant will receive a ready answer. Write us for 16 Page Prospectus Containing Complete Descrip- tion and our offer Pubrs. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Nos. 2 to 8 Duane (Street. NEW YORK The Florists' Exchange 719 Easter Lilies READY NOW 4 to 10 buds per plant, 10c. per bud; less than 4 buds per plant, 12c. per bud. Plants from 15 inches to 36 inches high. This stock is hardened off and in fine shape for Easter. Order early. Inspection invited. HENRY ENOLER 4651 Lancaster Avenue PHILADELPHIA, PA. CASH WITH ORDER ORCHIDS We offer, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Per Plant | CATTLEYA Per Plant Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Percivallana $1.00 to $2.00 Labiata Warner! .. . 1.50 to 5.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 GaskelUana 1.00 to 2.00 I Gigas Sanderiana . . 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case lots as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. also supply smaller iplants (SELECTED)^for attractive figures and invite your corre- MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence. R. Reciprocity — Sa^ )RCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- oblums, Oncidlums, Cyprlpediums, c, at their season. Quality second to none. Prices rigbt. ompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE chid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. 11 help all aroapa If yon mentloii ORCHIDS S4NDER. i\ioTii% I and 258 B Tprlltwheworedltlfldne — Mention Exchaage )RCHIDS We flrow and lell Orchids excIudTcly. ft have them in &n Btagea of development from dormant imported plimta to those in sheath •pike. Catalogue on application. lAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. IRCHIDSI Fresh imported. Orders taken now to insure early delivery ' "pring, 1914, for beat commercial Orchids. CATTLEYAS ready for im- Ojiate delivery. |lott reasonable plicea. Write to . >HN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 j SECAUCUS. N. J. IRCHIDS In^iorled and Potted llreeman Orchid Co. I FALL RIVER, MASS. SteinhoS, Herman C, & Co., Hudson blvd., West Hoboken, N. J. Rose plants, plants, etc. Steinhoff, Herman C, & Co., Hudson blvd.. West Norwood, N. J. Nursery. Hudson River Tunnel to Lacka- wanna R. R. depot, Hoboken, N. J. Then surface car. SPRINGFIELD, N. J. American Nursery Co., Springfield, N. J. Nursery. Springfield Floral Co., Springfield, N. J. Carnations, Sweet Peas. Central R. R. of N. J. from 23d St. N. R. to Aldene, N. J., trans- ferring there on Rahway Valley R. R. to Springfield. Also reached by trolley. WHITESTONE, L. I. Dupuy, Lonis, Whitestone, L. I. Plants in large variety. Hinode Floral Co., Whitestone, L. I. Plants in large variety. Pankok, AVm., Whitestone, L. I. Plants in large variety. From L. I. R. R. depot in Pennsyl- vania Terminal. WOODSIDE, L. I. Bnckholtz, Aug., Woodside, L. I. Bulbous stock. Dorval's, Victor S., Sons, Woodside, L. I. Bulbous stock, etc. Dreyer, G., Woodside, L. I. Ferns and plants in large variety. Ehrhard, Theo. F., Woodside, L. I. Smilax and Asparagus. Smith's, Charles, Sons, Woodside, L. I. Lilies, bulbous stock, Smilax, Asparagus. All above reached from L. I. R. R. depot in Pennsylvania Terminal. Worcester, Mass. Annual Banquet The Worcester County Horticul- tural Society held its annual banquet on Thursday, March 12, in the Horticultural Hall. About 6.30 p.m. the members of the society and their friends eat down to enjoy a good turkey dinner which was followed by some enthusiastic speeches. President B. W. Breed was toastmaster and introduced the following speakers : Congressman Samuel E. Winslow, who spoke on "Fruit Growing and Horticul- ture" ; he explained what the market con- ditions were about the country by taking the opinions of other representatives of the TJ. S. and impressed upon the lis- EASTER LILIES EASTER LILIES 9c. LILIES 9c. AN UNUSUAL BARGAIN IN LILIES I offer several thousand pots of good, clean, commercial Easter Lilies, good average height, in lots of not less than 100 pots at 9 cents per flower and bud. Come and see them and you will buy. THEY ARE GOOD. ALSO AZALEAS Great value in $1.00 and $1.25 plants. HENRY I. FAUST - - NERION, PA. Give credit v 3 due — Mention Exchange teners the Importance of horticulture to the populace. Colonel Pope, State Audi- tor, said he would lay aside politics for one evening, and he gave a rousing speech on the decorative purposes of horticul- ture and the commercial purposes of agri- culture. One fact which he impressed upon the minds of those at the banquet was that 90 per cent, of the food we eat comes through the source of other States, and if Boston was cut off from all other cities, it would take but a very small time to drive the people of that city to starvation. Dr. A. J. Harpin, a noted baritone of Worcester, rendered vocal solos. The decorations were composed of large vases of Eureka Carnations set upon the tables. A single Carnation was placed at each plate. A large vase of Richmond Roses held the place of honor at the head table. The decorations were arranged by Leonard C. Midgley. After the banquet there was dancing in the lower hall. The committee in cliarge was Arthur J. Marble ; President B. W. Breed ; Secretary Leonard C. Midgley ; W. D. Ross, and Burt Greenwood. M. C. M. Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Society Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, on March 11 at 2 p.m., with President H, Gaut in the chair. Herman Gold, Roslyn. was elected to active membership. Petitions for membership were received from Leon Mampoy, Roslyn, and Edward Rorke, Locust Valley. The judges were Geo. Ashworth, J. Elmslie and L. Twlgg, and their awards were as follows: An- tirrhinums, 12 spikes, 1, P. Honeyman; Violets, 60 single, F. Honeyman. Mr. Redstone of the Hitchlngs Greenhouse Construction Co. was a visitor and ad- dressed the meeting. the April meeting, Mr. Wilkij le committee in every way, be done In the best possible manner by making ; . ■ ■ ■-- . ... meeting. The mee p.m. instead of 7p.r hibits for next meeting: 12 Narcissus, large trumpet type; 12 early flowering Tulips; 1 pot or pan of Hyacinths. The next meeting will be held at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, on Wednesday evening April 8 at 6 p.i HARRY JONES, Cor. Secy. New Haven G). (Conn.) Hort. Soc. The New Haven County Horticultural Society held its regular meeting at 444 State St. on March 10. The principal topic of the evening was the preparation of the preliminary schedule for the Dahlia Show, and Judging by the attend- ance, it promises to excel anything at- tempted by the society. Special pre- miums were pledged by the trade and private individuals, amounting to several hundred dollars. It was decided to issue only the preliminary schedule at this date, giving a general idea of the com- petitive classes, to be followed by the complete prize list as soon as it can be prepared. Keen interest was shown in the competition for the Lord & Burn- ham trophy to be awarded to the exhi- bitor scoring the largest number of points at the semi-monthly meetings throughout the year. Jas. Bruce put up a grand vase of Rose Killarney Queen, scoring 80 points, als ' of Zvolanek's Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas, and a display of Freesias, by the veteran florist John H. Slocombe. The Judges were Bell, Paton and Kydd who awardeid those exhibits the full complement of 100 points each, and although one or two Geraniums S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle and others. 2}4-'m., $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Mme. Salleroi, Rose Ge- raniums, Stocks, Helio- trope, Asparagus Spren- geri, Double and Single Alyssum, Forget-Me-Not, Vinca Variegata and Lan- tanas, strong, out of aj^-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. Pansies, Daisies (Bellis), Forget-Me-Not and Wall- flowers, ready to bloom for Easter. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Seedlings, $2.50 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Hardy Ivies. Strong, 4-in., 4 to 5 ft., 3 to 4 runners, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids and Big Boston. Fine plants, $1.00 per iooo,$8.50 per 10,000. TOMATO PLANTS. Ready for transplanting, all kinds, $1.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two years old, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT 'VL"- Geraniums Rooted Cuttings Big lot ready for shipment: RICARD, POITE- INE, ANNA BROWN (New Double Pink), per 1000. NIJTT, BUCHNER, DOYLE, $12.00 per 1000. $15. Cash with order. secretary, William C. Mc- Peter Brown, l^casIIA! pI Reciprocity— Saw It Id the Exchange GERANIUMS Single and Seml-Double New registered varieties For size of flowers, trusses and rich colors are world beaters. Our special Spring selection: 10 distinct varieties for $1.00. Try a Set. Richard Diener& Co . Mountain View, Cal. will help all around If yon i 720 The Florists' Exchange FLOWERS OF QUALITY We are the receivers of the finest Snapdragon coming into this market. Roses and Carnations in all the latest varieties. No order too large to fill. Novelties and old-fashioned flowers. Our ever-increasing business calls for more and larger consignments. You can help us, and we can help you. ALFRED H. LANGJAHR, 150 West 2Sth Street telephones : MADISON square 4626-4627 WHOLESALE FLORIST NEW YORK 50,000 Bedding Plants Golden Redder, Verschaffeltil and other fancy guer varieties; Cuphea (Cigar Plants); Feverfew, | drag Heliotrope, dark blue; Marguerites, yellow and white; Petunias, double mixed; Swainsona alba; Vinca Varieaata. Be'goi First Class Stock Up Now St. Louis, Mo. ROOTED CUTTINGS Alternanthera. 3 kinds. Transplanted Alyssum. Double White Heliotropes. Dark Blue Feverfew. Double Wliit Transplanted Marguerites. Yellow. If Coleus. 10 varieties Petunias. DoubJe Mixed Fuchsias. Mixed Vinca Variegata Transplanted Snapdragons. New England Silve German Ivy .'.v.'.'. '.[['.'.'.['.'.'.'.'.'.'.". Nasturtiums 1.50 15.00 SEEDLINGS Once Transplanted from Soil. Begonia Erford and others. . . . Lobelia Compac Luminosa, Vernon 100 1000 S1.50 ,r L ^ I trailing 1.00 | Verbena, in colors or mixea i.uu 1 Ten Weeks STOCKS in 4 colors Sl.OOpcr 100, S9.00 per 1000. PLANTS IN BLOOM NOW and FOR EASTER Azaleas. 4 colors, 75c., Sl-OO, SI Spiraea Gladstone. 50c. and 75c. Cinerarias. 25c. and 35c. each. Lillum Giganteum. ngs and transplanted seedlings lait, add 10c. per 100 for ' ' I bud. Now desired by er's chargfi'^. Cash with ( No C. O. D. unless one- ■ 100. 4 inches, S2.50 per doz., inches, S2.50ri VVhitmani Ferns. Asparagus Sprengcri. third accompanies order. F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORIST ' Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchanire COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade WE GROW COLEUS ALL THE YEAR ROUND Verschaffeltii. Golden Redder, Queen Victoria and Firebrand in large quantities $6.00 per 1000 Leadiflg Varieties in Smaller Lots Good, Strong, Clean, WelJ-rooted Cuttings Satisfactlc Cash with Order A. NAHLIK Successor to C. SCHULZE & SON EstabUstied 1875 261-275 LAWRENCE ST., FLUSHING. N. Y. Maize for Canary Islands The staple food of the Canary Islander is a compound of ground Wheat and Maize (Corn), the latter grain predomi- nating, but none come from the greatest Corn-growing country in the world. It would be useless to quote prices of ordi- nary American Corn to importers of this district, for white or light yellow Corn with large, tooth-shaped grains, such as is considered the highest grade in the United States, is not desired in the Ca- naries and can scarcely be sold at any price. The Maize in demand is that hav- ing almost spherical, deeply indented grains, and the redder the color, the higher the quality is supposed to be. Most of that consumed there is produced in the Black Sea countries or in Argen- tina. The importations of Maize to TenerifCe alone are from 7O0O to 12,000 tons annually, and those to Las Palmas are at least half as great. If any Ameri- can firm can supply grain of the kind desired in strong, durable sacks, it might be worth while to quote prices to local importers. [Addresses of which may be had from the Bureau of Foreign and Do- mestic Commerce.] The Market Business tas just been ordinary. A number of funerals and several store openings is all that put any life into the trade. Am. Beauty Roses have been fairly plentiful, especially in the medium and long grades, and sell well at from 8c. per Killarneys, Richmond, 'Sunburst, are ail plentiful and go slow at prices rang- ing fi-om 2c., 8c. and 10c. Carnaitions are plentiful and sell at prices from l%c. to 3c. Sweet Peas and Violets are all abundant at 30c. to 60c. per 100. Lilies, Callas, Easter and rubrum Lilies aire plentiful and sell just ordinar- ily at 8c. to 12c. Valley is steady, with a fair call at 4c. Narcissi are about over ; some are obtainable at 3c. The Florists' Club The St. Louis Florists' Club held its March meeting last Thursday. Some 2.5 members were 'present, and an inter- esting afternoon was spent. Adolph Jannecke spoke on "Beaijitifying City Gardens," an interesting topic; and a final vote on the flower show was taken and same was voted down. The Ladies' Home Circle met at the home of Mrs. Theo. Miller last Wednes- day afternoon. A very enjoyable after- noon was spent. Their next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. J. J. Beneke, April 1. Alex Johnson, on Easton ave., has a splendid lot of Roses made up in various shapes for the Easter trade. C. Young & Sons on Waterman ave. have an elegant line of Easter stock which will be just right. Foster the Florist has a new Buick auto delivery. Mullanphy, and Grimm & Gorly, came in for a large share of funeral work for the M. A. C. victims. Scruggs-Vandevoort-Barnig store had its large window dressed in the nicest fashion ; each of the 120 windows had a large Azalea, Lilac or Rhododendron. The St. Louis Seed Co. is established in its temporary headquarters at 411-413 N. 4th St. The- company was a heavy loser in the M. A. C. fire in which 35 lives were lost. John Houlihan has a gang of men working daily on his many landscape jobs around the city. Mr. Houlihan is one of the pioneers of the city in this branch of Albert Senger will have a tine line of Easter and Spring stock to offer the trade. Frank Farney was ' visitor during the week. O. K. S. iSome Excellent — STOCK — I Liberal Eitiaa for Early Ordera. Size of Poll Inche« 100 1000 3>4 Pnmula obcomca. Id bud and bloom S6.00 S55.00 3^ Primula obcomca 4.50 42.00 " 20.00 60.00 3^ Gnerarias. Choice mixed. . 2^ Gnerarias Qioice mized . 2>^ Asparagus Plumosus Asparagus Plumosus. , 3>4 Asparagus Sprengeri 2Ji Abutilon Savhzii 2>i Coleus. Red andyeUow. 2}i Feverfew. Little Gem 2.50 22.5C m Fuchsias. Double and Single 2.75 25.0C 2>i Heliotrope. 3 kinds 2.75 25.0C 2>i Lantanas. Many kinds 3.00 25.0( 2)i Geraniums. 20 kinds 2.25 20.0( 2H Ivy Geraniums. 8 vars 2.75 2S.0( 2Ji Variegated Geraniums. 4 Sfdlow'i I o( stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Will help all around If yon mention the Eichani' FOR ADVT. OF Two Coming Record Number See page 616 SOME GOOD THINGS YOU MAY NEED Perl' CUPHEAS. 2 and 2H-in. pots %2.i MARGUERITES (Daisy). 4-in. pots, fine FUCHSIAS. Mixed. 2M-in. pots ENCHANTRESS CARNATION. Rooted ENCHANTOESS CARNATION.' 'i-in. pott: SALVIA Zurich. 2H-in.pots J ED. A. LORENTZ, Middletown. N. ROOTED CUTTING GERANIUMS. Nutt, Doyle, Poitevlne. . COLEUS. Golden Bedder AGERATUM. Stella Gumey CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Golden Glow. DAHLIAS. 25 choice varieties for Sl.OO: S3 E.A.WALIIS & CO., BERLIN, N. E. p. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH, Sec.-Treas. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr The Albany Cut Flower £xchange. Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWER No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, telephoive: maTI^^;^; ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 721 f I Watch This I Space Next I — Week for — I Our EASTER I AD. M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., New York City TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE Consignments Solicited ^Eeclprocity^^aw It in the Bscbange # #! #: # Wew York, March 18. — The onlj us that the wholesale oat flower mar- :et has received so far this week was he increased sales of white Carnations n Monday, which, of course, were to be olored green for Tuesday, St, Patrick's )ay. The best white Carnations on that lay reached the 4c. price, and there was . limited call for a few other of the ;heaper white flowers to be colored green or use on the same day. Some choice Vard Carnations on Monday also reached he 4c. flgrure. Tuesday there was a dull narket and today, Wednesday, sales are 'ery slow indeed, the price of Carna- ions being- about one-half that of Mon- miy moderately abundant. The demand 'or these today is small, and special rrade blooms are selling- at from 30c. .0 60c. each, and the other grades at ;orresponding prices. The supply of Tea loses in general is also somewhat arger, and the demand for these is far :rom active. Top grade blooms of all if the more ordinary varieties of Roses ire selling today at 6e. each, with an iccasional small sale of extra choice lelections for 8c. The lesser grown and lewer Roses, such as Mrs. Aaron "Ward, Ihatenay and Mock are selling for 12o. ach; Sunburst, Milady, HlUingdon, Mchmond and Bulgarie are sellii ' "" Bottom grade ire selling at i The supply i of I ms of all varieties Ic. to 3c. each, tarnations is larger crease in demand 00 for inferii fancy grades. ire in large supply: the de B small and medium grades few larger blooms of sucl Trians and Mossise mee and Top grade blooms m 35c. to 40c. each, ant ms at from 8c. to 10c pply of 2.50 for Cattlevas : and for th. selling at frc JPly, £ best of these are selling at from $2 to $3 per doz. Longiflorum Lilies are in rather small supply, but the demand for these is not sufficient to raise the price to over $8 per 100. except in the ease of mand for these is small. Blooms on short stems are selling at $2 per 100, and those on long stems at $5 per 100, with an occasional chance sale at $6. Lily of the Valley is plentiful and the demand for it so small that $2.50 per 100 is the top figure. In bulbous stock, there is a plentiful su,pply of Callas, the best of which are selling for about $1 per doz.; single and double yellow Narcissus in smaller sup- such as Emperor and Empress are sell- Good Luck TO TI-IB International FlowerShow The committees in charge are working hard and enthusiastically, every man of them, and it is up to us all to boost. We stiggest to out-of-town visitors that there will be an inter- esting show also on 28th Street. Come and see our daily exhibit. POT LILIES For Easter Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 325-SS82.5583 Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. -The of wholesale market. While there is plenty of stock about there is also, happily, a fair amount of business. St. Patrick's Day caused a ripple in white Carnations which rose in price to 6c. for the best, but the majority moved at 4c. In pink Carnations the demand is light: selected stock in few instances, touches 4c. In Boses the market is well supplied. Enough American Beauty is about for stock. Pink Killarney, Maryland, Radi- ance and Richmond are plentiful. "White there is a drop; for top p S'/aC. with a few at 4c. The supply of orchids is adequate and a heavy Cattleyas for the week ipply of al Tulips re from 3c. 3 also increasing at from 6c. The orchid situation remains here being plenty of Cattle Schro- be had gle and double, the finest of which i selling in general at three and for" aches for |l, which realizes 40c. to 50c. per doz. zcepting Flamingo, addition to these there is still small supply of Paperwhite Narcissu selling at from 20c. to 25c. per bunch. Violets are plentiful, and the normal demand den for that the best double 20c. per 100, and the correspond!: of singles at about 35c.; tht singles, such as Gov. Herrick, ai with difficulty at 15o. for t; Sweet Peas are in larger supply, of these in the ordinary Winte ing varieties are selling at ab per doz. bunches, while the Spe Lilac, Mignonette, Pansies, Stocks and Wallflowers are moving very slowly at quoted prices. As regards greens the supply of Smi- lax just now is not large, and it is real- izing $1 to $2 per doz. strings; Aspara- Valley questi^ i best answered by .ving that the flowers are on the street. Sweet Peas are everywhere and are d double which ' dormant, Daisif iiS'il creasing', and the Narcis sufficient. There was a g:c Shamrocks. , ^ Dagger and fancy Ferns are somewhat off, while Asparagus plumosus is abun- ^BoBton, March 17.— There is a very large supply of all kipds of flowers ar- riving at the markets, and the demand is equal. St. Pat: sold. Day did not make , tpply of Roses arrr markets is very large and daily. The only "' " of bulbous flowers, maintained fairly fair demand at 2c. and 3c. cissus are much more plentiful at Ic. to 2c. each. Dutch Hyacinths in good considerably lower — 8c. to 10c. each. Lilium candidum are seen in small quantities at 5c. each. The markets are overloaded with Vio- lets which are hard to dispose of. Prices for the week are 35c. to 50c. for the very best grades, but there are many sold Lily of the Valley is in good demand at $3 to $4 per 100. , - Snapdragon is increasing, and quality improving, but the demand is light. Tel- quite popula jch 1 apply keeps on and infei now, and prices . _ . The Spenc< I'ing in fair quantities; are from $1 to $1.25' Cliicag-o, March 17.— The market finished up fairly well on Saturday. There was a lot of stock sold that for a time looked as if it would have to be carried over. The general conditions are better, as both local and shipping orders are now on the increase. The few bright days of the latter part of the _used all stock unday and Monday plenti- I 'pically temperature well This brought a large id the i Monday, and .,>,„. v.^ ^.^ -» Beauty. They are- not missed much because many of the other Roses can be produced on equally long stems. There are heavy ; ' ' " Killarney and White Killarney and prices have dropped considerably, rang- ing from l%c. to 12c. each. Killarney Queen is in good demand at 2o. to 12c. each. Mrs. Aaron Ward and Hillmgdon are moving nicely with prices from ly^c. '°Ca°rn?t?rns are in greater supply, and much harder to clean up, consequently demand, so : low and dealers can only with diffl- ty keep their stock moving. The only scarcity worth recordin.g in arrivals of I any class of stock is in long stemmed Am. Beauty Roses. There has been more call for these than could be supplied in stock that was of a satisfactory character. The supply of short Beauty is large, but the quality is not suffi- ciently good to keep them moving at a itisfactory In the JOHN VOUNGs^^ 'MiM^'i^s^. Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses '°d"d^|lVa'n'd\^dT»u1'>eT'' 53 WEST 28th ST. Write, tliemron m< tbls a 722 The Florists' Exchange Winter-Flowering SWEET PEAS OF EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY Lilac, Carnations, Roses, Lilies Lily of the Valley, Smilax And a full line of all bulbous stock WILLIAM P. FORD Wholesale Fiorisi 107 West 28th Street. New York 1 due — Mpntlon Exchan The Flower Show is a benefit to the entire trade. Come all and help make this show the biggest success yet. Here is wishing the Committee Good Luck. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street. NEW YORK CITY ; them yoa read this advt. In the Eicbange ommercial ' jpply. Kiil; be found in good ! abundant and the Tie very fine stock stock sold for from $5 to $7 per 100. That the stock will continue plentiful and the prices low, is an assured fact until the Easter demand has begTin, when conditions will change. Carnations are now at the high water mark: they are coming: in by the thou- GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street 6»7-97?l'Sfa'S?„^^ s<,u.re NEW YORK NA/ILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street «3. JS^-sV- NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Xovelties not found elsewhere Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTP4AN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City I 18 Years' Experience. Consignments Solicited bulk of the supply is in soft and split stock. The demand for white for St. Patrick's Day has shown a notable in- crease with all the dealers and helped to move a lot of stock that might other- wise so unsold. Good dark pinks have been selling: better than the lighter ones. The price is unsteady, all depending on the condition of the stock and the amount a purchaser can use. From $1 to $3 per ICO covers fully the range of prices. The Violets, like Carnations, are in large supply, so much so that it is ex- tremely difficult to move all that comes in. The double ones from the Hudson River district are now falling oft in public esteem. The home-grown singles, when the quality is good, seem to have preference with most of the buyers. Sweet Peas are another item that the market is heavily supplied with; there are the ordinary Winter-flowering varieties as well as the Spencers in large quan- tities. All the growers are now cutting the heaviest part of their crops. These are selling well, as their fine quality appeals to all buyers. The price is not high, as there are too many on the mar- ket for the dealers to realize anything like reasonable prices. Bulbous stock is plentiful — Tulips, Daffodils and Jonquils are fine. The Tulip supply is ahead of all other stock different varieties and colors to select There is a good deal of stock that good, so that prices vary con- bly. The La Heine and all the ghter shades move less quickly than - le brighter colors. Good yellows, pinks, and reds sell more freely and command is not good. pric plenty of Lilies gigantun Valley . . . ;hers. The supply ^d of 'at ordinary prices. The orchid supply is again more pie tiful, but there is not a lively demai for this stock at present so that on moderate prices can be obtained. Bay City, Mich., has a florist — Mr. Eoetke — who will have his 1. j. He ad- vertises "Any blooming plant in this win- dow for 50c." — New York Mail. Detroit. Mich. — C. H, Maynard has lately severed his connection with the Detroit Flower Supply House and is or- ganizing another wholesale cut flower house in Detroit. Brockton. Mass. — The loss on the greenhouse of W. J. Marshall, 517 Cope- land St., reported in last week's Ex- change, has been appraised at $1700. AVith the loss to stock Mr. Marshall's total loss is in the neighborhood of .$4000. General Trade News MIDDLE -WEST Hull, III. — The large greenhouse of Walter Griffin of Oakwood was destroyed by fire on the night of Feb. 27. The ori- gin of the fire is not known. The build- ing was 70It. X 116ft, and was full of Lettuces, Radishes, and plants for early use. Two wagons, one buggy, and a full ^ supply of implements as well as several ' thousand feet of glass and many other articles of value, were destroyed. Bababoo, Wis.— Alderman E. T. Ross has purchased from John Metz the Wm. Peek greenhouses on Fifth St. The build- ings will be razed and used in the con- struction of the greenhouses already owned by Alderman Ross at his place on Eight St. Rock Island, III. — Henry Gaethje, the florist, who was assaulted in front of his home at midnight a couple of weeks ., ago, is recovering. A few days ago he ' li was able ito leave his bed. The police \\ oflicers have found no due to the mysteri- * ous attack on Mr. Gaethje, so that the , thugs are still at large. His right eye \ is in had condition, but all the other \ wounds are healing. j UsEANA, III. — It is reported that a f $10,000 Carnation may have been pro- >i duced at the floricultural department of the University of Illinois. This Car- ; nation has stood the test for one-half the required four years, and in 1916 the Uni- versity may he able to give the world a very superior variety. It is a shell pink and measures from 3%in. to 4in. across. Dixon, III.— The Dixon Floral Co., which has been recently incorporated, will do a wholesale and retail trade in flowers, seed and plants. The incorpora- tors are Charles P. Fallstrom, Louis '■ Krich, John E. Irwin ; capital stock, $10,000. Cleveland, O. — The Lord & Burnham Co. of Irvington-on-Hudson, N. T.. and Des Plaines, 111., has opened an office in the Swetland building. H. P. Merrick is in charge of the Cleveland office. JOLIET, III. — A n«w greenhouse will he erected at West Park this Summer; the work of excavating for the founda- tion has already been done. Blue print i plans have been submitted by the John C. ! Moninger Co. It is believed that the structure will be in readiness by July 1. Sioux City, Ia. — The Peter Reard farm, located one mile east of this city, was sold recently by Mr. Reard to C. 6. Johnson for $40,000. This is one of the highest prices that has ever been paid in Iowa for land, the price approximat- ing $250 per acre. Mr. Johnson has pur- chased the farm for two of his nephews who will conduct a greenhouse and truck gardening business. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE— A weekly changing market of stock calling on nearly 10,000 buyers each TELEPHONES— Madlaon Sqii 167 and 446S ESTABLISHED 18S7 J. K. ALLEN, I06 ■WBST 38t^ ST^ fiBTW YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowera Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU e cre 8.00 .... to 1.00 ....to 2.00 !:;:to'3.'oo r.a6"'2.'oo ....to .75 50.00 to 75.00 S:gg|^o2tSS :!'.'. S'ii's 'isow'i'oo ::"SS 1.00 to 125 lioo" i:of 1.00 to 2:0( '3'.66to'3 50 3 00 to 3.5C 3 00 to iloc 1.00 to 2.00 to '2.66to'3.'0'0 '3.66 to '4.00 'i'.66to'i.'50 3:l!ilto 5.00 ".35 to ".'50 ilsoJo sioo "25'° ".'so Roaes-^A. Beauty, fancy— spl. I8:SSSI8:S Kroi?:o°S 7.00 to 10.00 V.ooto's.'o'o t:S8JSro8 t^^ i:SS 'i'£t'IZ 1.66 to 'i. '60 ".75 to 'i. '50 24.00 to 36.00 12.00 to 24.0U :ii:ii:Sg .... to 2.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.66 to '3.60 1.00 to 1.50 . . : . to 1.00 5.00 Jo 8.00 io'66!Ci2'n(' 3.0010 4.00 '.:".:to io( .... to 3.00 to '2'.66to'6'.00 I'Ssroiss .7.1 to i.no .60 to .75 :::»;::: ...to ... . : . . to — : : . . to 24.00 to 32 00 No. 3 Bride and Bridesmaid White Aarney SrHiiSglo^;;::::::::: Mr/A«pon Ward : : : to 10 oo MS'.Grrges"awyer;:::;; plrnc'JrBuUarieCMra.Taft) to 6.00 KiSarMyis'riUiant, Adlantum, ordinary Farleyense. AntlrrhlnuniB.per bunch.... Aap3ra.ua,P...u,.unc^. gai'n.%L^,.''S.'krade,.'aI.'col. Standard Jpink.'.'.'.'.'.'! ! ! ! ! "-■-- l?lgowanendrobium nobile, and D. Wardianum, large sprays of Genista, As- paragus plumosus and Sprengeri. It filled all of one window and was arranged by Penn. The Boston Post sent a huge basket containing about 300 Hadlej Roses on four to five foot st«ms. The basket was trimmed with Asparagus and made a stunning effect. This was also made by Penn. The Boston Journal sent a long hamper of flowers which con- tained Mrs. Russell and Ward Roses trimmed with Asparagus. Penn was again the artist. The Boston American long narrow basket containing 726 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Orders for Derivery in Uie North- He IPEKISSII Give credit where c 3 due — Mention Exchange SPECIAI NOTICF whilldin standard pots are porous. ofcvi/Mw iyyji ivc porous pots promote healthy growth WB promise to, and do, ship all orders the same norkCD DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. UKUCK WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS prevents the bottom from ■ No chance for water :t and rot the Hoor The American Wooden- ware Mfg. Co. Toledo, Ohio, U. S. A. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, will help all aronnd It t:::^<^^-'mm^ m. The house is 35 feet vside and I 20 feet long. The rafters arc placed about 12 feet apart and 20-inch glass used. But one column was neces- sary. The curved eave adds to its attractive- ness and lightness. The side ventilation wath its specially designed sash lective touch well worth the slight additional cost. The ventilating appa- ratus is of a special close- operating type, so the side walk is entirely free. There are several im- portant new structural features introduced in this house which we have not the room to go into here, but we should be heartily glad to talk them over with you at the International Flower Show, if you will call around at our exhibit. If you can't arrange to come to the Show, we will gladly correspond with you on the mTlTntZrS'- subject. . After Easier we . full of blooming plai New York Office 1 1 70 Broadway Boston Office 49 Federal Street Philadelphia Office 40 South 1 5th Street Factory Elizabeth, N. J. The Florists' Exchange This House Will Be Exhibited At The International Flower Show, New York March 21-28 JgrTlT'S not a special house gotten up for pLLl show purposes, but exactly the same l^^) kind we are selling. From it you can get exact knowledge of how we build our curved eave houses. Come around and see us at the Show. Make our exhibit your hanging out place, where you can leave your overcoat ; or make appointments to meet your friends ; or have your mail sent. You will be cordially welcome, be assured of that. Lord & Burnham Co. ...re ^r-r.^Tc/ NEW YORK SALES OFFICES i42„dSl.«tBldB. PHILADELPHIA Franllm Bank Bids FACTORIES Irvi Reciprocity— s N Y D« Plaine,, III. ■ voL.xxxvn NE^ YQ^j^ ^^^ CHICAGO, MARCH 28, 1914 nti ''^^' '^^'a- n^nv^j Spring t5rade and plower 0howX3umber The Florists' Exchange American Growers! Take Notice! HAVE been appointed the Sole American Agent of Hugh Dickson, Ltd., of Belfast, Ireland, and I will distribute to American growers Messrs. Dickson's varieties at the same time and price, every year, as they are distributed in Europe. This stock is now growing in my establishment, and the buyer will have no vexatious Custom House delay or charges to pay. The name Dickson is one to conjure with in Roses, and Messrs. Hugh Dickson claim the finest strain of Rose Seedlings in the world, as they were awarded a Gold Medal last year by the National Rose Society for each of the following, which I will distribute this year: Mrs. Jas. Lynas Brilliant Mrs. A. Grey Countess Clanwilliam "^ William Cooper Price, $2.50 each for 4-inch pot plants. Liberal dis- counts to trade Growers. Mrs. Andrew Carnegie The New Scotch Gold Medal Druschki seedling. Improved Druschki in form and deliciously fragrant. Grafted or Own plants: Sl.OO each, $9.00 doz. OTHER ROSE NOVELTIES Immediate delivery! Our own grafting! Klllarncy Krilllanr — Ophelia — Prince E.C. D'ArenDerg $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. I CHARLES H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. ' We are a itraight shoot and i WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GBNERAL /OL. XXXVII NO. t3 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. MARCH 28, J9J4 One Dollat^pet Annam New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years y WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink liillamey — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink KiUamey; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink KiUamey loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant ia as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty fuU sized petals. It has the same desirable color that KiUamey Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuUer flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched KiUamey BrUliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink KiUamey, and when those varieties faded bo as to be almost unmarketable, KiUamey BriUiant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it wiU immediately supplant the original KiUamey as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower wiU be compeUed to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it seUs itself. Ready for Delivery now Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON HKMlf YORK Lily Bulbs Magnificum Special quotations Giganteum 7-9-in., 300 to case, $17.00 per ( 8-9-in., 260 to case, $20.00 per ( n thousand lota. CALADIUM BULBS , S1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. 7-9 in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATION CUTTINGS Matchless $12.008100.00 Enchantiess Supreme 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Gorgeouh 12.00 100.00 A jr AT^ITAQ Shipped in bud t%£ji%.M^C^i\^ now just right tor Easter. DE SCHKYVERIANA, 12-14-inch, $9.00 per doz.; $70.00 per 100. 14-16-in., $11.00 per doz.; $85.00 per 100. AU above subject to 3 per i Pink Delight $6.00 $50.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Silver Pink Snapdragon 2}4-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. :nt. lor cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., ^^^A^]i. %-. Reciprocity — Saw It In t Pompon Chrysanthemums Our collection of Pompon Chrysantheinuins has been recognized as one of the best in the country for quite a number of years. It was our collection and introductions that brought the Pompon Chrysanthemum to the front and made it popular. We have been winning certificates of merit, first class certificates, first premiums, bronze and silver medals, for twenty years. Our list of standard sorts contains nearly a hundred varieties at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., MARYLAND Give credit where c ne — Mention Eichan SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 770— INDEX, PAGE 771 738 The Florists' Exchange *•**••••*•***••************ Ides of March are with us -hurry along your wants GLADIOLUS America. Large flowering, flesh pink. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS Augusta. Pure wliite, blue anthers. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS HoUandia. Pink, tinted with yellow. 80e. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS Pink Beauty. Violet rose. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. INSECTICIDES XL ALL. An English preparation. Gals., $3.25 .. .. pj^^^_ J 35 Can of 24 sheets 1.00 Black kind. . . Per 100 lbs., 1.25 Fumigating Per 100 lbs., 3.00 FERTILIZERS . FINE GROUND BONE 200-lb. bag, $4.50 it CLAY'S 56-lb. bag, 3.25 NICOTINE. Liqui< NICOFUME. Paper. TOBACCO STEMS. JL. NITRATE OF SODA 50-lb. bag, 2.25 ^ * * I Wm. Elliott & Sons, *^e^J5%^Xrf ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color Soft yellow, slightly tinged, rose pink in throat. Flowers 4>^-in. across. Very strong grower, iyi to 6 feet high. First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $75.00 per 1000, Third size, $50.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. BIDWELL & FOBES, Pure Stock. KINSMAN, OHIO O R D E R S Booked now for VALLEY forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing or for cut, BULBS from^Holland, France and Japan. AH for Fall delivery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER. &. SONS 5rB^rcia,st..orP.o.Bo»752. New York WESTERN AGENTS for BODDINGTON'S FAMOUS CANNAS At the low prices quoted they are real money maliers and the qual- ity is equal to any on the market. Wintcrson's Seed Store 166 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO (Catalogue Free) ou read this advt. Caladium- „,,„,„, Tuberoses Double Pearl I to 6. .r?!: Weeber & Don, ^^^ '£7„^^,r St., New York Per 100 ..S3.00 6.00 Eeclproclty— Saw It In the Cannas : half price, fresh cut. mostly started. Beaule Poitevinc. 2.00 Brandy wine 1.80 Buttercup, new.. , 2.00 mack Deauty... . Coronet, yellow., Chas- Henderson David Hanim. . . Duke of Marlboro 2.C Mt, Blanc, white, Musafolia, new..., Mrs. K. Gray Premier, gold ed.. Pres. Meyers Queen Charlotte. pk: 1.80 Vaughan.. . . 2.00 Wm. Saunders Italia 1.75 West Grove. . King Humbert 2.r<0 All kinds mise Ask for special prices on other Cannaa, Caladium, Begonia, Dahlia, Gladioli. Gloxinias, Tube- Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE. MP. ibstitution of cheaper grades is t easily exposed. Fresh sample k, with illustrated book, mailed ^ ^7^^^ postpaid by manufactuters upon ^•^^'Z^^'' receipt of 40 cents in postage. rra^Mark AMERICAN SPAWN CO. Trade IVUrfc g^p^ljl^^ MINN. GlTe credit where credit Is doe— Mention Bichange Gladiolus Bulbs! a few bulbs, good quality, fair size, and something that you can make some money on, send us your order for a few of the following: p^^ jqq p^.^ ,qqj If you ^ 20,000 GLADIOLUS AMERICA $1.00 20,000 GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS 70 20,000 GLADIOLUS CHILDSII 50 10.000 GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANCIS KING 1.20 These prices are only good while the above stock remains unsold. 30 and 32 Barclay St., New York Aster Seed Our own careful selection from the best Asters for cutting. For years we have made a specialty of Asters for cutting and Quality is our first consideration. If you want Better Asters, buy our carefully selected seed, grown in Oregon, their natural home. Improved Giant Crego. Whit $2.00 .80 1.50 Hohenzollern. White, rosy lilac and azure blue Superb Late Branching. White, shell pink, deep i blue, purple and lavender Ask for descriptive circular. Herbert & Fleishauer, Aster Specialists Oregon ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Seedlings (Tin 00 The true kind, from seed saved sj/ I vf* from my own plants W. H. ELLIOTT, „4ss. perlOOO BRIGHTON BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Writa for Prices ndvt. In the ETChanep dEEDd and BlJLBd W.CBeckert 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (Porth Side) BULBS 100 BEGONIAS, Single. Crimson, Rose, Scar- let, White. Yellow S2.2S Double. Pink, Rose, Wliite, Scarlet, Yellow, 3.60 GLOXINIAS. Six named varieties 2.50 LILIUM Giganteum. 7 to 9. 300 to case. ..5.00 Speclosum Magnlflcum. 9 t "" •"' ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus Ready March— ApriL 1000 $1.50, 6000 *6jOO — -.75, 10,000 mm ORDER EARLY lers are EUed in roa- ._. u Liberal discount on H. H. BERGEir& CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEWYORK Write them ron read tliis adTt. In the ASTERS— DAHLIAS- GLADIOLUS ASTERS. Seed or Plants. Any quantity. DAHLIAS. All flower novelties and d or undivided fidd .9.50 W. E. MARSHALL © CO. Bulb Importers. 166 W. 23d St., NEW YORK Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange roots; large supply. GLADIOLUS. Get our prices on fine, plump, round bulblct grown blooming stock, planting stock and bulbfets. Special on Americas. NATIONAL snow GARDENS, ""fSS.""' WUl help all aronnd U joo mention the March 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 739 ^ g>eeb Wvaht Report ^ 1 PHILADELPHIA \ NEW YORK CHICAGO EUROPE, ETC., ETC. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Chas. C. Massie, MinneapoUa. Minn.: I vice-president, J.M.LuproN. Mattituck, N. Y.; second vice-president, W. F. Therkildson. Pliiladelp Pa.secretary (re-elected), C. E. Kendal,; assistant secretary, S. F. Willarh. Jr., b)oth of Qcveland Neit annual convention will be held at Washiajton, D. C, June 23 to 25. 1914 . Caution Advisable in Public Speaking So many reporters for the daily press are ready to twist, distort and magnify things often inconsequential in them- selves, and especially subjects connected \vith the seed and flower business, that it behooves all men in our line to be most guarded in their public utterances when they touch on essentially trade matters. A recent case in point, and one which, according to JNlaunce Fuld, the lecturer, was much changed from his original words, haiS been made the subject of con- siderable remark and criticism. A few days ago Jlr. Fuld lectured in Philadel- phia before an audieuce of amateui-oi on "The Eight Way ot Gardeniug," and the reporter for Tlic North A-iiieiit^un of that city started his report with the following heading : GIVES DON'TS TO NEW GARDENERS Lecturer Warns Against Too Great ConfiQtuce in beed Catalogs Mr. Fuld's lecture was then summar- ized as follows : Don't trust to luck. And, above all else, don't have too inany don'ts.' " In the belief that it was incredible that a man of Mr. Fuld's experience would utter the language attributed to him, es- pecially in the second paragraph, we wrote that gentleman in the matter ask- ing him to confirm or deny the para- graphs in question, and publish herewith his reply. As we understand it, Mr. Fuld was talking to a group of amateur gar- deners, people, it is to be presumed, who know little or nothing about gardening. "In my lectures I carry few notes, and speak offhand, so I cannot repeat the exact same words 1 used, but from the very beginning I want to most emphatic- ally deny that I used such words as were attributed to me, nor have I, through my utterings, conveyed such impressions to my audience. "I told a few facts to my audience of strictly amateurs which I herewith repeat for the edification of those who can read- ily grasp how the ingenious mind of a re- porter can express them in his own lan- guage for the purpose of producing a newsy effect. "Most beginners in gardening, I stated, can trace many of their numerous fail- ures to a wrong selection of material, due to the fact that seed books are not built for amateurs, as they contain no information which will help the- beginner to make an intelligent selection ; on the other hand, they are written in an allur- ing way to induce the enthusiast of gar- dening into buying everything in the book. Plants which can only be grown in hothouses are so described as to give no warning to the person possessing an outdoor garden only, that they are not suitable for him. "My further statement as regards seedsmen was that the time was ripe for the progressive seedsmen to awaken from their slumbers and to realize that the catalog of today must be more than a price list, and that its main effort should be directed to help the amateur who, after all, constitutes the majority of the seed buying public, and that the cata- log of the past has only made amateurs 'dening and sei I advised my audience that they would be better off not to begin gardening with a knowledge gained from many books, because most literature on gardening was void the A. B. C. of gar- dening. Like seed books [catalogs?] they tak« too much for granted that the gen- eral gardening public knows, while in reality the average beginner knows abso- lutely nothing about soil, seeds and plants. "As to the abrupt, short, biting and pointed quality of the English as at- tributed to me in said lecture, my friends surely will bear me out as being a strange quantity with me. "My thanks are extended to The Flo- rists' Exchange for providing the op- portunity of presenting this subject to the fraternity in the right light." York. Maurice Fuld. It is open to question as to just how much further the seed catalog can go in its efforts to make cultural matters more clear and distinct than they already are made. The seedsman cannot afford, we take it, to publish his catalog on behalf of the man who knows absolutely nothing whatsoever about gardening. To inocu- late this class with the primary princi- ples of the simplest gardening operations would require not a catalog, but a book of instructions all by itself, and even then we question whether it would be bene- ficial or not. For ourselves, we have al- ways thought that the idea of the seeds man in the issuing of his catalog was to meet the wants of those who already hid received their baptism in the ABC of plant culture and who were possessed of sufficient intelligence to go ahead with their gardening work with eveiv prospect of success provided they applied them selves in a sufficiently assiduous method It will be interesting to know just what view seedsmen take in the matter of making their catalogs moic elemen tary than they already are. IMPORTS. ETC.— March 16 S S Taormina — A, Lanio, 4 bags seed S S Columbia — Perry Eyer & Co 2 pi gs plants. S. S. Pretoria — Laco Phillips &, Co., 8 cases bulbs. March 17— S S Prinz Fr. Wilhelm— M. J. Corbett & Co 4 cases plants, etc., Julius Roehis Co 1 case live Rose bushes; J. W Hampton Jr. & Co., 2 oases plants; R F Lang Segurania— J. S. Johnson & Co '00 bis. sisal; Cohen & Co.. 279 bis sisal F F. Montell & Sons, 180 bis sisal March IS — S. S. Zealand, E. Dietzgen S. Co., 40 stems pear trees; Hussa &. Co 1 case plants; Julius Boehrs Co 5 pkgs trees, etc.; C. F. Smith, 57 cases trees etc.: W. Elliott & Sons, 1 case bulbs S. S. Potsdam — Julius Roehrs Co 95 cases plants, 67 cases shrubs C F Smith, 7 cases trees, etc. Vaughan s Seed Store, S2 cases trees, etc F R Pierson Co., 13 cases trees; A GofferKe 9 cases trees, etc.; Elliott Auction Co 14 cases trees; A. Rolker &. Sons 30 eases trees, etc.; Bobbink & Atki oases shrubs; McHr "' " ~ & Co., 324 gs. trees, etc.; E. J. Kmg, 16 cases lbs; Lunham & Moore, 51 pkgs. trees, ;.; Bernard Judae & Co., 24 cases Lynch, 62 bags seed: J. W. Hampto Kuyper & Co.. 338 cases bulbs, el MaoNifC Horticultural Co., 16 cai bulbs, etc., 64 cases trees, etc.; R. Lang, 26 cases shrubs, etc.; 6 ca: plants; C. B._Ric_hards & Co^ 310 cases T. Meadows &. Co., 3 cases plants; Perry. Ryer & Co., 7 cases live plants; McHutchison & Co., 30 cases live plants; F. B. Vandegnft & Co., 13 pkgs. live plants, etc. TheExchange-AlertandUD-to-date TUBEROSES Begonia Bulbs Doz. 100 1000 Single, - separate colors $0,40 $2.50 $22.00 Single, mixed col- ors 30 2.25 20.00 Donble, separate colors 60 4.50 40.00 Double, mixed col- ors 50 4.00 35.00 Gloxinia Bulbs Caladium Bulbs Mammoth, 11 to 12-inch.. $1..35 $10.00 $92.00 First Size, 9 to 11-inch ... .85 6.00 52.00 Second Size, . 7 to 9-inch .50 3.50 30.00 Third Size, 5 to 7-inch 35 2.50 16.00 Gladiolus America. Beautiful pink $1.75 $16.00 Prize Winner Mix- ture 1.50 12.00 Cycas Stems (Sago Palm) Per lb. 10 lbs $0.10 25 lbs 09 100 lbs 08 Lilium Auratum Each Doz. 100 8 to 9 inches $0.12 .$0.80 $5.50 9 to 11 inches 20 1.2.5 9.00 Lilium Speciosum RoseumorRubrum Each Doz. 100 S to 9 inches $0.15 $1.00 $6..50 0 to 11 inches 20 1.25 9.50 Lilium Speciosum Album Each Doz. 100 8 to 9 inches .$0.20 $1.50 $10.00 9 to 11 inches 25 2.25 16.00 Write for our Wholesale List for Florists JOHNSON SEED CO. 217 Market Street - PHILADELPHIA, PA. It costs NO More for space, heat, or care, to grow Nelrose, than to grow the trash now so common in many greenhouses, and the cash re- turns arc many times greater. We have made the prices on this 1914 Novelty very .low to encourage everyone to give it a trial, and the larger your planting the better pleased you will be a year from today. PLANT NELROSE and we would advise planting stock from late struck cuttings, as experienced grow- ers aU know such plants give best results. Awarded Silver Cup at last In- ternational Show and First Prize urherever exhibited. From 2-in. pots, in rotation, at these prices: Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed"' DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES, ■esh, true to name, best quality $1.50 per 1000. YALAHA. FLA. VICK'S Famous Asters Follow Queen of the Market with repeated sowings of the Royal class, the best early mid-season commercial varie- ty ever offered. Three colors. White, Pink and Purple. Prices: Vs oz. 20c., M oz. 35c., 34 oz., 60c., 1 oz. $1.00 James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER. N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange Three Winners This New Dwarf Sweet Willii on endless variety of colors. 20c. per pkt., 6 pkts. for Sl.OO. ZINNIA— New Giant Gerinan— (Zinnia elegans robusta plenissiraa.) Mixed colors, 10c. per pkt., 6 pkts. for 50c. Burnett Brothers 740 The Florists' Exchange GLADIOLUS |^> For Forcing and Field. ^ 7 Per 1000 ^^ Chicago Wliite. Medium size $32.00 Hyde Park. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $50.00) 18.00 Mrs. Francis King Medium size (3000 for $33.00) 12.50 Thick, healthy! bulbs grown by us. Augusta. Firstsize 18.00 Our own growing — sound and healthy. America. First size 17.00 Our own growing, sound and well graded. Florists XXX, Mixed (Light colors) 15.00 Scarlet and Red Shades.. . . 12.00 Pink Shades 17.00 Striped Shades 22.00 Yellow Shades 30.00 Cold Storage Lilies 5- 7 inch cir $1.75 $15.00 7- 9 inch cir 3.50 30.00 9-11 inch cir 5.00 55.00 12 inch and up cir 14.00 135.00 BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED Single Separate Col- 100 1000 ors $2.50 $22.00 Single Mixed Colors. 2.25 20.00 Double Separate Colors 4.00 35.00 Double Mixed Colors 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIAS CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA— Spotted and Tigered. Do2. 100 1000 Separate Colors. 50c. S3. 50 $32.00 Choice Mixture. .50c. 3.25 30.00 LILY BULBS OF NEW CROP. No. in Case 1000 Album. 8-9 in 170 .$85.00 Album. 9-11 in 100 125.00 Rubrum. 8-9 in 170 75.00 Rubrum. 9-11 in.. . .100 100.00 Auratum. 9-11 in... .100 85.( Tuberose Bulbs ^ew Storage Valley J. BOLGIANO & SON Wbdesile field aod Garden Seeds EstablUhed^lUt. Write for < Giganteum. 7-9in....300 $18.( Giganteum. S-9in....250 18.: Cured, graded and packed Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf. (4-6in) .$1.00 S9.( Excelsior Pearl. Medium bulbs .50 4.( VAUGHAN'S CHICAGO SEED containing 500 pips and 1000 pips. p case $10.00 >case 18.00 STORE NEW YORK We have been putting our best efforts into the production of GLADIOLI during the past 25 years with the result that we now have at Flowerfield a stock that is unequaled in the world Our Standard for our own seedlings is very high We carry the other fellow's varieties when they are " Top Notchers " Visit our fields next Summer and be convinced JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Wholesale Dept, Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. i Peonies I White, crimson, rose, pink PRIMROSE XX SEED XX AJLYSSUM Snowball. The only haf°rikt: pink and lavender; separate or mixed. Pk GIANT PANSY. variet1es,'?riti3ly seXctc"ea Tigridias (Boddington's New Hybrids) Giant flowers of red, white, yellow, orange, r gold, with shades and combinations of color never Tigridias. Any of the above, 40 1 before by per doz., $2.25 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. Tigridias, Giant California id Immaculata alba. Pure while. Nankeen. Beautiful, select Rosea. Fine pink. Grandiflora alba. Dielytra Spectabiiis (Bleeding Heart) Strong forcing crowns, 75 cts. per doz., Sfi.OO per 100, $55.C AGAPANTHUS umbeUatus (Blue Lily of t ornamental plant, bearing clusters of brigh stalks, and lasting a long time in blo( A splendid vers on long S4.50 per 100- Alba. White variety. 50 cts. per doz., S4.00 per 100. APIOS tuberosa (Tuberous-rooted Wistaria). Ousters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet fra- grance. Tubers, 20 cts. per doz., S1.50 per 100, S12.00 perUOOO. CALLA Elliottlana. Flowers are large, rich dark golden yellow, often 4 to 5 inches across the mouth; leaves are beautifully rtted with white. Extra large bulbs, 25 cts. eac' ., S18.50 per 100. EUCOMIS punctata. It is most useful for decorali ; plant. Easily grown and a good_ bio. lall 1 naryllis. SI. 25 per , 82.50 I INCARVILLEA Delavayi (Hardy Gloxinia). The foliage resembles that of the Acanthus, while the blossoms appear like dusters of pink Gloxinias. It is extremely decorative. Strong roots, 10 cts. each. 75 cts. per doz., S5.00 per 100. OXALIS Deppel. (Summer flowering). Pure white; very fine Lasiandra. Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. Shamrock. Lovely clover-like foliage and pink blossoms. Mixed Colors. Several colors. 10 cts. per doz., 35 cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman '"^^^riVRU'ctiT' 744 The Florists' Exchanoe Henderson's Superior Bulbs for Fall Planting Hyacinths Tulips Narcissus Lilies Freesias Callas Lily of the Valley Iris Peonies Spiraeas Stc.f SfC, The largest assortment of Standard and New Varieties, and tiie best quality Bulbs imported into .\merica Spedal loic prices for Florists placing their orders with us this Spring SEND FOR Om WHOIXS.M,E IMPORT BIXB CVTALOGLT Peter Henderson & Co. ?5 and 37 CORTL.4.VDT STREET New York Seasss ES .S^C' -was £}afl iy Seafisar P«nis~2!£ March 3ft. Tta'a JTiTyn- E» jtiees ses^ ennaogs, ecc in Scoria: cias ms.t- SHE, ana for a«s sfi^ne rases ef pcsaage — sajs. ias bsfin SoensasSBg rnilSi ihs s-aadjer, as najiT be aiwctei SioisSaj- beiag tbe -^rarinst ^ay of lie ssassm it Ti-as slso die boast at A. C KsuaaTi. b-t as sdo-c assails asd ooli laisr ^ars s:;rDci ns is di nadflte al lie ■K-sefc, pisTters 5ost beait PubEcatioiis Recdred risi bes; tJiaigaa ac- ar rbe rase cc e csaa IS Oaaos ssts igffci *?3f OeTebnd Seed Tnde srrg -sre £i« amoiias^ a.Taimsg ■K^arm daj^ -sTjost -srail swell lie buds, siir liie a3isai£2ir saMSDS xo A ri-R- iiS2iS re are pJ^saS been ffli7>ii bin cLzn; i ~f ;,-^daa. SsesEt TjaiAsrs have iBcindea X. B. Keener, of X B. Ktscey * Saa. LeKor, K T, asc W. F. ThsriO^cm of W. A. Screee i Co., Piii&deiplaa. Mz. ISser- i3Sian has been tiacig ios &Tialj- ir PaaiesTEje and m a few days ■sriD oor- E3i-oe ias Wesssni trip. W. r^leeds Where a aaaibsa- of men are sigagsd rn sisnSar callings, sadi as. for sEanipje- Tbe r-srssTT az^d seed nade. it is a bad -,-:--- r: "-.-.> c-a each cMnpeiirar as an Cataiop Receired a. S. Keaaer. r:i-d acdan. Tbe ontiet for OiTiagton. : ers plazits. miT^-^j- tiie pasr aieshiin bia. in a>e -mf-^ ■ ^rctn die caaStj" azi;. £.zi ■«idi Triaai Tre are :: , - At pr^ent -we are 2; : txirjel aa£ oetrc Same ^jseniir pi:blisibed remaiis by PriE. Eijren an die 2.d(© saaimtes of sesSs be eiatniDea last Tear, are -Ksoraij- of Bote. He pays a bj^ faaiais to die seed trade as a -sciote; tet oae 5s sot bear diat be aiet iddi some and seek ri; tmitad trade. dsgysdH com::; and sa^e dii :- -K-snld featse ;•;_:. = ■srar) ia seefcrsg t; - ioereaae the pubBc isg d>e pcbSc taste. demand br edneat- aSoE ordess. Ai Esrniaobue Eas de Xegr Cs- T. A. : 'Brotectiaa. or mtniJal fc-x i ^ 3±red a±; ^tis r-^-^ „- i . ii5^ aad Saie. it^i ir^iiii conSdajee bealdij- trade ■BiD be estaiSsbei and lie resElt ■»& ^^- be a senerEl Srmis- tro of pness asd ssntsi": l"ssr3ess interests. & "Wars Mardi 28, IMi. The Florists' Exchange 745 A Kut In Kannas KING HUMBERT $1.75 per lOO, $15.00 per lOOO W/iw. oi/uer oirintUt are orciere-r -.X, rJ-:"- j^ -'.'X. Pink Flo^rering Carma^ OLE. BI?-'-T i «; >%;; ii^i^^t. ;: :^ >=r i; XU%-^ -J. V.'. ■'. :-^ -.'..■ -. BroD2fe-l&aTed, Red-flowering Cannas -THE BEST BR051ZE CA>-Jcads. SaL33 per iz, c:^? ?=^ rx- wsiT, iiUrii- 342 West I-ttfa Street NETV YOBK CITY \RTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 746 The Florists' Exchange Drake's Satisfactory Tomato Seed In which qualify, superiority of our Strains, and very moderare prices are leading features A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU Jilb. J0.35 Dwarf < New Stone. Livingston's Beauty.. Livingston's Favorite Livingston's Paragon Livingston's Globe.. . .15 .65 Livingston's Perfec- Bonnle Best Dwarl Stone Golden Oueen.. Fordbocli Fltst. Early Detiolt. . . .15 ALL BY MAIL POSTPAID. ONION SETS. White and yellow. Write for quotation n your requirements for March delivery. J. AUG. DRAKE, ™S Seedsman m lERSEY Bargain Sale of Guaranteed CANNAS We have a surplus of some very Choice Cannas that we will sacrifice for cash at pi ices you never heard of before. These prices will hold until stock IS exhausted. All stock guaranteed pure and true to name. Express paid when cash comes with orders. Mont Blanc Imp. New York Prince Wied . " Karl Merck Uncle Sam Mrs. Carl Kelsey Sen. Viger Gladiator Brilliant Frederick Benary. Chas. Henderson. Gold King J. D. Eisele •2Mc. ...2c. L. Patry Indiana Richard Wallace Paul Marquant . . Austria Allemania Burbank iKc iMc. SNio orders filled at these prices that than S3. 00, 25 0 f each 'Variety. 1 If order amounts to $20.00 deduct 2% and additional 1% for each added $10.00. You can't buy as good stock elsewhere for double the money. Give us a trial and be convinced that we know how to grow good Cannas, and that we don't ask you -to take any Good Luck trade mark to prove it. L H. READ & CO., ""'ii^f"" -Mention Exchan -0-0-0-0-O-O-jfj BEGONIAS Burpee's Seeds Tuberous Rooted, single, S20.00 per 1000. [ MULaDELPHia Gladiolus America $15.00 per 1000. Prices on all Summer and Fall Bulbs cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER PRINCE BAY, N. Y. ■Write them you read tills advt. In tbe Exchange PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant fo»: profit. Thomas J. Grey Co. A. F. Braney J. P. A. Gnerlneau Peter M. Miner Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Market Street. - Bosbm, iWass. Write tbem you read this advt. in the Exchange Coming Meetings and Exhibitions particulars as to forthcoming American Association of Xfurserylnen, June 23-25, Ang-o-American Exhibition (in which horticuture will be specially well rep- resented), at Shepherd's Bush, London, Eng., May to Oct., 1914. Belfast, Ireland. — N. S. Pea Soc, July 24. Berne, Switzerland. — IMay 15 to October 15. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, mass. — The exhibitions of the following ^ates: May exhibi- 16 and 17; Rhododendro _ 6 and 7; Pseony ^ ' " " ' "trawberry Jun tion, June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea :^..v^„, July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition, Aug. S and 9; exhibition of " -" -■ ren's gardens; Dahlia 4; Chrysanthe and 8. London, Eng-land. — Gre 20 and 2i. Great^Sui at Holland House, June 30, July 1 and 2. Nat. S. P. Soc. at Royal Hort. Hall, July 16. Moscow, Btissia.— Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions der the sa Spring, 1915. New Yorfe, BT. T.— International Flower Show to be held under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club in the New Grand Central Palace, 46th St & Lexington ave.. Mar. 21 to 28, Hew York, N. T. — The Fall shows of the American Institute will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysan- themum, Nov. 4 to 6. 3Sre;w _ JorS.— -Anniial meeting of the New YorS, N. T.— Show of the Americai Sweet Pea Society at the Museum ol Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914 Scranton, Pa. — Spring flower show o: . Horticulturists, tion and meetings at Boston, Mass., in August, 1914. St. Petersburg, Eussia. — International Horticultural Spring Show, 1914. Worcester, mass. — Meetings and exhi- bitions of the Worcester County Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: May 7, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Nov. 5 and 6. Chambersburg, Pa. Byer Bros, report business generally good. During your correspondent's visit to this firm, (which was about four weeks before Easter) a young man came in and purchased a pot of Daffodils in flower with the request that they keep same and send them Easter morning ; needless to say the order was turned down and the young man told to caJl again Blaster Week. J. M. ROUND UP Your Canna Needs Prices Wa«a 5 ft Cri A F Cona Wabasll 4 ft 6.00 50.00 3.00 25.C -'- -V — 2.60 20.C teF. Deemer. 4 ft.. 4.00 25.00 Iliant. 4 ft .46 3.60 30.C Orange California. 4 ft 46 3.50 30.0 Eastern Beauty. 4 ft.. .35 2.50 20.00 Gladiator. na. 6 ft yoming. 7 ft. Purple Zenith. 6 j^' ft '.'.'..'.'.'.'. .45 3.f .40 3.C 25.00 Variegated Niagara. 3 ft Souv. de A. Crozy. 3 ft. Queen Charlotte. 2H ft. Halley's Comet 3^ ft. . GiadioHora. 3;4 ft. Un- ped I h loolc lik. Gladioli Jennie Walls Fahnllne. 4H ft Maid of Orleans. 4K ft. Mrs. Carl Kelsey. 6 to 7 ft. Green foliage, with a narrow edge of purph Red Pliiladelphia. 3 ft . Black Warrior. Sy^ ft. Beacon. 4 to 4^2 ft.... Brandywine. 3^ ft. Bronze fol' 9 THE CONARD& JONES CO, Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE =i The Florists' Exchange 747 The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all hinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th Sales Start at 11 a. m. Send for Auction Catalogue CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS ASPARAGUS NEW CROP Northern Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds @ $3.00 5000 to 10,000 seeds @ $2.75 per 1000 Ask Jot Spring Book Jor Ftorisis \(austeni)Ge6tore Chicago New York l^outzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. m[ Pea and Nisturtiym Specialists ^AnLcl SAGl scarlet sage on our t!I.„ """'- Bloomsdale Farms. I f J^SSx,-,; S14.00 per lb. S.ENDENS 13.00 per lb. '. or delivery after crop 1914 is harvested and sub- 'i:}^,f'^- Net, 60 days; 2 per cent, off jn H..,. F ). B. Bristol, Pa. We solicit your orde DiLaodi (Lcre Ha. We solicit yo ; hundred pounds. Ircth Seed Company, Bristol, Pennsylvania BLOOMSDALE SEED FARMS : — MeutlunExcImage Growers of Fu'l List of ilower and Garden Seeds eeds, Plants and Bulbs 1 FOR FLORISTS loUR SPECIALTIES are Asters, Cinerarias |oare Seed Co., ^1?,Lft"ofLp'Hirp'A': ri/VRDEN SEED l|^ line of Garden Seeds, wili be quoted you ';tn application to !,9. WOODRUff & SONS, 82 Dey Street, NEW YORK and Orange, Conn 1 N. ISBELL & CO' I JACKSON. MICH. *iontract Seed Growers BEAN, CUCUMBER, TOMATO Houston, Tex. Texas Floi-ists' State Association Now that the railroad passenger departments of the State have come to the assistance of the florists, with a rate of one and a third fare for the round trip from all Texas points to Waco, the expense of travel will have been materi- ally reduced, so that every florist, no matter how great the distance, will have inducement to attend the meeting there on May 4 and 5. It is understood that these tickets will be placed on sale May 2, and will be good for return until May 6. And now comes some of our outside of Texas friends, who want to know if traveling representatives from wholesale dealers will be allowed to be present to have the opportunity of getting together with the florists on so auspicious an occasion. The management will make the meeting most willingly broad enough to receive any friends of the trade, and their recep- tion will certainly be most cordial, but as the Association is one for Texas flo- rists, it is not known for the present that membership will be available outside of the State, unless iltie meeting sees fit to make the provision. There has been much discussion as to just what the benefits of this body will amount to, outside the social get-together of the craft? It will mean a movement towaixl rates and better established fa- cilities in shipping, both by freight and i express with consideration of how far i available parcel post will come under I the government rulings. This feature alone, which certainly admits of many radical reforms, will be worth the time , and the expense of every State florist being present. A consensus of experi- ences with wholesale furnishers of cut flowers will doubtless form a featuring I discussion that will carry the whole I weight of Texas with it against imposi- tions of unbusinesslike practices. In other words, when a State as big as Texas is, and as important, gets launched toward an undesirable object, there is going to be giving away of barriers some- I where, or there will be a great bunch of mangled florists done up in the clash, provided it comes to the unavoidable necessity of an engagement. A prominent florist, intei'ested an pub- licity, asks the question : "Well, what are you disseminators of floral news going to do about it?" Indeed, this is one of the most perti- nent of possible questions and, so far as The Flobists' Exchange Is con- cerned, with its large representation of readers in Texas, you may feel sure all movements in which the members of the craft are interested will be taken care of by the most painstaking publicity. If it is to be of interest to the Texas craft, then read about it in the Ex- change; if it is news it will be there. And it is assured in advance that pro- ceedings of the meeting in Waco will be taken Into account, just as this journal handles the big floral conventions else- where. To this purpose we ask the co- operation of every florist in the extension of every possible phase of usefulness, which in the columns ef a live florists' journal can be brought to bear to place Texas in the front ranks of florists. The Houston Florists' Club, every semi-monthly meeting of which teem^ with new features of interest, has author- ized its executive committee to get right to work preparing that Fall premium list for the flower show in November, and probably at next meeting something SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS Begfonia TUBEROUS ROOTED Single Flowering. nglt Finest Mixed. White Yellow Double Flowering. Finest Mixed Scarlet White. . Yellow. Orange. Hardy Japan Lilies From Cold Storage See varieties listed under Japanese Hardy Lilies which we can supply only in limited quantity during May, June and July. Orders for these varieties should be placed early that we may retain enough for late shipments. Doz. 100 :o9 $1.00 $6.50 Gladiolus .40 2.25 20.00 salmon. . 1.50 10.50 Rose. ;red. Magnificum. Melpomene. Melpomene. Caladium (Elephant's Ear) blazed c Harvard. Deep crimson, spotted purple. May. Pure white, flaked Mrs. Francis King. Very light scarlet Princeps. Rich, dazzling .45 2.25 21.00 5.50 50.00 ^X'i' Scarlet and red Orange and yellow Striped and variegated . Esculentum. 5 to 7. . . Esculentum. 7 to 9... Esculentum. 9 to 11. . Esculentum. 12 and up Fancy Leaved Varieti* Gloxinias Doz. 100 Finest Mixed S0.60 S4.00 White 60 4.00 Darl^blue 60 4.00 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. BOSTON, MASS. The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S f BRAND Formosmns-GIGANTEUMS-Xmiiaonun CORP. OFCHAS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street, new YORK COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY IN CASES OF 1000, 500 AND 250 PIPS, AT $16.00 PER 1000 THE AMERICAN CARNATION By C. W. WARD. Jgnd far sample Pages PRICE, $3.50. A.T. DE lA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., 2 tospuane street NEW YORK 748 The Florists' Exchange 46 Superb Quality" Flower Seeds For Florists SUPERB QUALITY" The Very Best in everything that » Jst No. 5. We have reserved one I AGERATUM— Dwarf Blue Mradcan Blue, White, each ALYSSUM— Little Gem, dwarf white, oz. 30c. . Sweet, white, oz. 15c ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon), Gian Pink, Scarlet, each White, YeUow.each Mlied, oz. 40c ASPARAGUS Sprengeri— 100 seeds for 20c.; 1000 for 90c. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus lOo'JSa for 40c.; 1000 for $3.00. of the various Asters. See Catalogue No. 2 for Aster, Lady Roosevelt. A splendid new Trade pkt. 26c., H oz. 60c. Crego Asters. Maenificent late cutting Rose, Lavender and White. Trade pi !4 oz. 40c. Rose King. Enormous quilled flowers, cutting. Trade pkt. 35c., H oz. 40c. Violet fin^ Vlck's^i Vllkado. A large. Pink, white ana re Lavender Gem. A plendid early pure lavender, no yellow centers, very popular with florists. Trade pkt. 35c., H oz 50c. Snowdrift^ A fine, early, long-stemmed, pure Trade pkt. 35c., H oz. 50c. Daybreak. A fine pin! oz. 30c. Purity. White flowers z.3f "io^^ 35c., 1 oz. $1.25. above. H Branching, Late — ^Flowers large, double, on long, stiff stems, ezcellent for cutting. White, Flesh, Pink, cach..H oz. 15c, H oz. 50c. Lavender yi oz. 15c., H oz. 50c. Pink, Purple, each H oz. 15c, H oz. 60c. Dark Rci. M oz. 16c, H oz. 50c. Miied Moz. 20c, 1 oz. 76c. BALSAM— Camellia flowered, double mixed oz. $0.40 BEGONIA SEED (All varieties)— GradUs, Lumlnosa, Ruby, Prima Donna, Triumph, Erfordla, Erfordla Superba, etc. All uniformly, trade pkt. 25c. CANDYTUFT— Empress. Very hu-ge, pure wlute oz. .20 White Rocket oz. .18 Little Prince, dwarf. Urge flowered. CELOSIA— Empress, Semi-dwarl H oz. Ostrich Feather, Mijed, Tall H "z. Ostrich Feather, Mixed, Dwarf . ^ oz. CENTAUREA— Gymnocarpa H oz. Imperlaiis, Mixed, fine for cutting.^ oz. Margaret, White, fine for cutting. . . ^ oz. CINERARIA Maritlma Tr. pkt. 10c, oz. COLEUS, Finest Hybrids— !pkt. Mil. Heavenly Blue. LOBELIA— Erinus Spedosa, Deep Blue, t Ci^stai' Paiace' Compacta',' bedding MIGNONETTE (Extra Select)— Machet (True) oz. Grandlflora, large flowering, oi. lOc, H best for .Moz. Double Giant Flowered Grandlflora and Fringed, Mixed 1000 seeds Giant Ruffled trade pkt. Single, large flowered. Fringed. . trade pkt. Giants of California. : trade pkt. Rosy Mom, Rosy pink, white throat SALVIA— Splendena Clara Trade pkt. 26c trade ' trade : pkt. 36c., M oz. :pkt.50c,}ioi. oi. 30c Ji lb. SMILAX.. STOCKS— Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks, Mixed H oz. Brompton W oz. Giant Perfection Ton Weeks, Mixed. . Princess Alice, white H oz' Snowflake, for forcing ^ oz. Ten Weeks (separate colors) H oz. THUNBERGIA oz. TORENIA Fournleri trade pkt. I5c., H oz. BalUonI trade pkt. 25c, H <»• VERBENA (Mammoth Flowered)— Blue and Purple Shades. . ■ ' - " 36c^ oz. )ioz.40c„oi. Uoz.36c.oz. 3o.30c,oz. SUPERB QUALITY " seeds selected for Florists. Scsrtet. White.. Mixed. TKeStorrs6^ Harrison Co., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Reciprocity — Saw it In 1 r Exchange SURPLUS I Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Delivery U/>e L. D. Waller Seed Co. Speclallats in SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now ready" Prices on appUcation. GUADALUPE, CAL. win help all aronnd If you mention the Eichan^e PANSIES 50.000 Strain Finest Mi .nts, $3.60 per 1000. :o bloom, $5.0 100 by mail. 1000. Seed, 50c. 1 $1.00 per pkg. Grower of the Finest Pansies LB.IENNINGS, Lock Box 254, Southport, Conn. (Jive credit wherecredit is due — Mention Exchanet- Ijet us quote you oui .-r wholesale prices on C5 FIRST CLASS V^e- table and flower seeds that produce results. WALTER P. STOKES 219 Market street PHILaPELPHIfl, PA. Give credit wtierecredit is due — M QtionEx. will have materialized in this direction for consideration. On motion, a sum of money has been set aside from the treas- ury to assist toward the cash prize schedule, and as silver cups, etc., have already been authorized by members, there is much in evidence as a starter around which will rally enough addi- tional inducements to draw exhibits from every State in the Union. Now that a bunch of about fifty florists will be here during June, being members of the Rotarians, at its convention, the Houston Club will have the pleasure of getting busy again ; a form of entertain- ment is proposed which will probably in- clude a trip down Houston's deep water channel to the sea, wdth a fish dinner, as the fish are caught practically in sight of the guests. There will be aplenty doing all the time, so that while here the business of pleas- ure will be all that there is to engage in. S. J. Mitchell. New Orleans, La. The New Orleans Horticultural Soci- y met in the rooms of the Chamber of immerce on the night of March 19 and cided to abandon its proposed flower ow in the Fall and, in its place, to con- ntrate all its efforts toward preparing grand exhibit for the "Exposition of |MK.EraLmisKii>| Gladiolus Bulbs 10,000 lots IM to Ij^ inch diameter 4500 Mrs. Francis King Scarlet 3000 Augusta - - - White 2500 America - - - -Pink All flowering and early blooming. Make first planting of 1000 at once in open ground, in light, warm soil. Plant 1000 more every ten days till June 1st. You will have splendid flowers for your trade from July until October. These flowers will not cost you over 15 cents per do7en and should nearly average 40 cents per dozen. Do not buy Gladiolus planting stock of any kind, no matter i'rom what backwoods points you see quotations, without asking us for prices. We carry true stocks in quantity. Don't Miss The Chance The whole 10 thousand Bulbs - $90.00 5 thousand Bulbs for 47.50 Order Now — we can ship Now CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork Big Idras." which will open here in No- vembir. Trf-sidunt Chopin, for the flo- rists, at once notified the exposition man- agement that the society would be ready to furnish, on sixty days' notice, a grand floral exhibit that would represent the society's possibilities and those of Louisi- ana as a floral paradise. The decision followed a long discussion, as a result of which it was decided to forego the annual show at which Chrysanthemums are fea- tured. Some time ago preliminary de- cision was had by the florists to take part in the exposition and their latest action was in confirmation of this. Exhibits were seen at the meeting of Easter Lilies, Hydrangeas and ferns by Richard Eichling, of Virgin's nursery. Harry Dressel, of the Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., announced that it was pre- pared to exhibit at the exposition five new hybrid tea Roses. J. A. Newsham exhibited a plant of Phalffinopsis Schil- leriana and one of Dendrobium chryso- toxum, both grown at his nursery. The plants were adjudged "Mino" (made-in- New-Orleans) by the society and were accorded great praise. Resolutions of thanks were passed for Mr. Newsham and other members exhibiting specimens. The society decided to encourage the exhibition of plants at their meetings and to adopt a plan whereby points would be given to each member so exhibiting at the monthly meetings and at the end of the year, the member with the greatest num- ber of points to be given a gold medal. President Chopin was named a committee of one to develop the plan. _It was suggested by Secretary C. R. Panter that the society make a special feature each quarter of the year of ex- hibiting a special display of flowers at the meetings and to invite the public on these occasions. The matter will be acted on at the next meeting. Notes and Market As forecasted in The Exchange, St. Patrick's Day was the occasion of good business here. Shamrock plants were good sellers and green Carnations went fast at from $1.50 to $2 a doz. One firm had green Kaiserin Roses which sold at $3 a doz. The Metairie Ridge Co. has a good supply of yellow Snap- dragons from their own nursery ; they are going at $1.50 to $2 a doz. for short stems. This company, and, in fact, nearly all others, are already cutting good quantities of Easter Lilies from their nurseries. A ready sale is reported by many for pot Roses, which range in price from four for a quarter for the smallest to a dollar and more for large The United Fruit Co. has established a small demonstration farm around its wireless station near the city park; about three acres has been set out in Or- Gladiolus Augusta, Dela Mark and White and Light; best florists' mixture, 12- 10, $8.00 per 1000. IM up, first size; 1M-13^. second size; 1-134' third size. Mrs.FrancisKing, $16.00, $14.00, $12.00 per 1000. Groff's Hybrids, and a good cheap mixture, $8.00. $6.00, $4.00 per 1000. Sizes as above. Cash with order. Rowehl & Granz HICKSVILLE. L. I.,^N. Y. twberecrediti! Large, well matured, Amencan grow bulbs. 100 iOO( America, pink $1.80 $16.5 Francis King, scarlet... 2.00 18.0 Augusta, white 2.00 laO A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St., CMICAQO, IUL; JOHN WILK 155 West 33rd Street Across from the Penn. and L. I. Station NEW YORK CITY A full line of fresh flower and "vege- table seeds and Gladioli for florists. Ask for catalog t Is due— Ueutlon Kxclianf Uarch 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 749 A New Era in Tomato Culture OPENS WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF =" BUCKS' TRESCO"= It Founds a New Race— A Race of Phenomenal Croppers DOUBLE THE WEIGHT PER PLANT of any variety known to commerce. No other Novelty has ever met with such unanimous approval from ALL THE HORTICULTURAL PAPERS nor, so far as we can ascertain, has ever been DISTRIBUTED 3LL OVER THE WORLD in so short a time. As a matter of fact, right from bottom to^top it is BRIMFUL OF INTRINSIC MERIT Seeds in Raiser's Sealed Packets 75c. and $1.50 each GRAND CONSTITUTION PRODIGIOUS CROPPER BEST EARLY— BEST LATE- DELICIOUS FRUIT QUICK TO RIPEN -BEST AT ALL TIMES IT HAS TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM Bucks' Tresco Nurseries, Ipswich, England ? credit is due— Mention Exchange Seeds with a Lineage Florists and Gardeners should Icnow that at Raynes Park, London, England, Messrs. James Carter & Co. have the finest and most complete testing and trial grounds in the world. Their equipment and the unique methods employed guarantee the quality of their seeds. For generations they have been cultivating, selecting and'perfecting until Tested have reached the highest percentage of purity and ger- mination. In England, where the art of gardening is most highly developed. Carter's Seeds rank first. Ask any gardener with experience in Great Britain — he will know Carter. In America, Carter's Seeds have achieved a tremendous success both on large estates and in smaller gardens. We import these seeds direct from Raynes Park and carry a com- plete stock at our Boston warehouses. We issue an American Catalogue, with all prices in American money. It includes selected varieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, with valuable directions for planting and cultivation. A copy 0/ ibis Catalogue will be mailed you FREE. Write Jor it today. Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc. 122 Chamber of Commerce Bldg.. Boston, Mass. Canadian Branch i Toronto, Ontario. Ever heard of going to a drug- / gist to have a suit made, or to / ^^S* a dentist for a pair of shoes, / A^^^ or to a butcher for a new^ / I i JC hal? / \J ^/ No? Neither Have We / i»f > ifV Presumably you would go to a / ^^J^ /^ -^V / tailor for your suit, to a shoe- / \^ .O ^^ / maker for your shoes and / j^ ^ >%• / to a hatter for your hat. / '^.^^^^ A / And rightly so. It / ^^^ "^ 1 / needs an expert in / / >■ ^ ^ >Nr' / in every line of busi- / ^W / ^ Jj / ness and that is / /\^ \c^ / just what we are / ^^ / . , .■'^ / in OURS. / \>^ f^ ^ / / X ^S S^/ Why Not / y^ ^^/ Let Us Handle / "^C^ ^^/ ^^"^ Import / ^ /^ ^ / Shipments of / Cy ^^ / Bulbs and / ^^ ^ ^ / Nurserystock? i^y / Keep this for future reference, because we are S^ / the people through whom you will eventually ship I ^W / J-oar goods. 7S0 The Florists' Exchange BnttOUB VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS. GRASS SEED • FOR LAWNS, TENNIS GROUNDS GOLF COURSES, Etc. If you are interested in Lawns, send for "Turf Production from Seed," mailed free on request. Send 35c in loose postage stamps for Sutton's 1914 Catalogue, the handsomest publication of its kind. This will be refunded on orders of S5.00 or more. Send for free Bulb List Special Agents in America: Winter, Son&Co. 66 Wall St., New York We sell Sutton's Seeds only. anges and Figs by the Metairie Ridge Nursery at this place. Harry Papworth, appointed one of the judges for the New York flower show, regretted greatly his inability to attend, owing to the pressure of business ; he extends his congratulations to all ex- hibitors and his hearty wishes for the success of the enterprise. Louisville, Ky. Local florists are beginning to notice the effect of the recent bad weather, which has continued up to the present time. Funeral work has been active lately, and the number of people in hos- pitals, with pneumonia and other ail- ments due to the weather, is unusually large. Flowers are required both for the invalids and for the funerals, prov- ing amply the ancient saying that "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good." The failure to pass of the law making the limit for the employment of women eight hours a day was something of a relief to the florists as those who have women employees frequently find it necessary to keep them busy a good deal more than eight hours. George Pandell reports that business is fairly good in his Paul Jones building stand. He receives all of his stock from a single grower in Chicago. Low prices are charged at the stand, but it is a strictly cash business, and is therefore more profitable. Green Carnations sold heavily on St. Patrick's Day, nearly everybody wearing them. Many people who had not seen them before were curious as to the pro- cess by which they were colored, taking them for artificial flowers at first. H. Kleinstarink, a grower at 2331 Letterle ave. is giving much attention to bedding plants, and will be in fine shape for Easter business, judging from present indications. He has about 10,000 Gerani- ums, as well as many Lilacs, Roses and Rhododendrons. J. E. Marret, a grower at Baxter and Elwood aves., reports bulbous stock as doing nicely. Valley, Narcissi, Jonquils, Hyacinths, 'Tulips and other stocks get- ting along in excellent shape. The Kentucky Nursery Co., which has moved into its new quarters at 250 East Green St., near the city market, and is well settled, has found business some- what slow lately, according to Boone Gardiner, the weather being responsible for inactivity with its lines. Orders for trees and shrubs are good-, however, aud it is expected that Spring business will reach the usual volume when the weather opens up. John Skrobanek is unusually proud of his Sweet Peas, which he declares have 20in. stems. Bulbous stock is also doing well, and prospects are excellent for Eas- ter. In spite of several store openings and a fair volume of funeral work the past week was not especially good with C. B. Thompson & Co., Mrs. Thompson report- ing that the volume of orders was not what might have been expected. Mrs. Thompson furnished several good orders for the opening of the Starks Co., for out of town concerns, of which the new store purchased goods. Decorations and flowers for the largest wedding of the week, the Wayne-Caruth- ers nuptials, made business good for Mrs. M. D. Reimers, who furnished the house decorations of palms and Smilax, table decorations, principally Bulgarie Roses, corsage bouquets, and other goods. Miss Edith Walker, at the William Walker shop, found business good all last week, differing in that respect from many nf the trade. Funeral work called for the greatest activity, very few events calling for decorations being on the pro- gram. Lilacs, Sweet Pean and Jonouils are coming in well, and Richmond Roses are doing nicely at the farm. At the Spring opening of Husch Brothers, a local ready to wear firm, about 5000 small potted ferns were given away, as well as a number of cut Roses. Fred Haupt furnished the decorations at this opening, but not the ferns. The Haupt Co. displayed a window full of Carnations on Saturday, in con- nection with its usual offer of these blooms at 25e. a dozen on that dav, which has been maintained all through the Winter. All colors were used, and the masses of flowers gave an extremely attractive effect, as well as serving to call attention to the bargain offer. Martin Renkauf. representing H. Bav- prsdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, dealers in ITDITIWIT TDT TC Hardy Persian Foxtail Lilies. Some J!^IVlUlTIV/lV\yO choice pink and bronze hybrids, tn to 400 species and varieties, including the choicest col- ilvIO lected forms and hybrids gathered together by the late Sir Michel Foster. I 11 life Martagon dalmaticum, Cattaniae, Szovitzian- L^II^IIVO um, Hansoni, croceum davuricum luteum, etc. »/|/%KJ'pmj|f 1*1 A C Our Davison hybrids have lTlV/1^ 1 DIV.I> I IJtXO no equals and carry awards wherever shown. HERBACEOUS PLANTS, ALPINES, SHRUBS, and all classes of HARDY PLANTS Lists post free R. WALLACE & CO., •^'SJgl^^S"' - TO THE TRADE - HEIfflY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany (EstahUahed in 1787) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale ot all CHOICE VEGETABLE, ELOWER and EARM SEEDS Specialties: Bum. Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl-Rabi, Leeks, Lettuces. Oaion^ Peas, Radishes, Spinach. Turnips. Swedes, Astera, Balsams, Begonias. Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. - ■ .Nasturtiums, Pansies. Petunias, Phlox. Primulas.^Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas. Zinnias, HENRY METTE'S TklUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., $1.75 per >i oz.. $l.OO_per H oz. Postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely sceds^on contract. cad tbiH advt. In thf Exchan Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Cases of 1000, $16.00 LIL.IUM GIGANTEUMS 7/»-inch, 300 per case, tl8.00 8/IO-lnch, 225 per case, 120.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE © CO., Inc. HORTICULTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK Schortinghuis&DeJonge BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Growers of AZALEAS BOXWOOD CLEMATIS CONIFERS MAGNOLIAS PEONIES ROSES SHRUBS ETC. Wholesah only Prices on application NEW YORK ADDRESS % MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone St. will help all flroaod If yon meptlon the ETCbangp veek. supplies. LouiSTOlle las Rushbrook of New York, repre- senting the Tajimi Co., importers of Japanese novelties, was in Louisville last week on his first trip, visiting the flo- rists and distributing small souvenir glove purses of Japanese workmanship. Knoxville, After having bright Spring weather for the past two weeks we were visited on the 19th by the greatest snowfall in thirteen years, covering the g:round !)%in. ; this caused some anxiety among the growers as the snow was so wet and fell so fast that it piled up to the depth of Sin. on the greenhouses. It did not give any serious trouble except to Addi- son J. McNutt's Violet house, which is 20x200ft., built of sash, about forty sash caved in under the heavy weight. The appearance of this house the next morning was similar to those recently published in The Florists' Exchange. The following traveling men have called on the trade the last few days: W. G. Lawrence, of Lawrence Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. ; Clem Kamphaus, repre- De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free application YOURS for the ASKIN( Opportunity in every issue d The Excnange The Florists' Exchange 751 Place Order At Once for SHIP WHEN READY Craig Quality Stock Craig Specialties are known all over the country and are in greater demand each year. Having increased our glass area over 100,000 square feet, we are in a position to meet our fast increasing business. Our stock for the Easter and Spring season is superior in quality to any we have ever grown, notwithstanding the high standard we have maintained for years. Any buyer seeking quality will be repaid by inspecting our immense stock at both our Philadelphia and Norwood establish- ments. We extend to all a very cordial invitation to call, feeling assured your visit will be both a pleasure and a profit. If unable to call you may send us your order, large or small, with every confidence that it will have our best attention. We would suggest placing orders as early as possible. TERMS: — Cash with order. Kindly send sufficient to cover the entire bill. We do not make shipments C. O. D. unless remittance has been made on account to guarantee acceptance. This does not apply to regular customers. Remittances: — Remittances should be made by money order or New Yorl^ drafts. If money is sent, letter should be registered. All prices quoted in this hst are strictly net. Shipping Instructions: — Give your name, post office, county and state, and the name of your nearest express office to which shipment is to be made. Correspondence: — We endeavor to answer all correspondence promptly, but owing to the pres- sure of business during the Easter rush, we ask that all requests be clearly and concisely stated. Errors: — Keep a copy of your order. We aim to have our orders cor- rectly filled. Where we are at fault we shall make satisfactory < " F this grand Eaj nd having 25,C D flowers, 12c. per :o 25 flowers, 12c. » less than 4 flowers, 15c. Our stock well budded IHODODENDRONS. plants being shapely, including colors. Ea.Sl.50. $2, 82.50, S3. S3.50 and S4. Very large plants, ea. S5. S6 and S7.50. lYDRANGEAS. We have the largest and finest stock of Hydrangeas ever off'ered to the trade at Easter, having 7,500 perfect plants- Our stock in- cludes over 6,000 of the new French varieties, all of which have proven so valuable to the retailer. The plants have all been grown cool and are well hardened off, insuring satisfaction to the buyer. lydrangea Otaksa. 6-m., doz. 86, S9, S12, 315 and $18; 7 and 8-in., ea. $2, S2.50, S3, S3.50 and $4; specimens, ea. S5, S6 and S7.50. All of the varieties here ofl"ered have been tested >y us under ordinary conditions as to their adapta- )ility to forcing for Easter. All have proven them- lelves to be valuable additions. Bouquet Rose, )right pink; Gene de Vibraye, bright rose; La MTTaine, bright pink; Mme. a. Riberam, bright osc; Mme. E. Moulliere, best white; Mme. yiaurice Hamar, bright pink; Mme. Renee Gail- ard, large white; Souv. de Mme. E. Chantard, iright rose; Radiant, bright pink; Baby Bim- linet; Mont Rose. 6 and 7-in. pots, from 3 to 15 lowers, doz. §6. $9, S12, $15. S18, $24. $30 and S36. Apnl dehvery, strong stock of the above varie- ;ies, 2H-m. pots, except where noted. 100 $8. 1000 100 2M-in. pots. Hydrangea Otaksa, " ?8, 1000 S75. Radiant, new, 100 $15; Baby following ill please April deli\ '^ApnfdSi^ Jimbinet, new, 100, $15; Mont Rose, lOSES, Baby Ramblers. We desire to make special mention of our large stock of Roses, grow- ing upwards of 10,000 plants in ■' "" " ' rieties. We have no hesitation m sayii the largest CTowers of forcing Roses for America. We are positive our stock w better. 3-foot stems. Ea. rna Teschendorff. I 5H and 6 -in. pots, doz. S6 i. „„. [lien Paulsen. Improved Amy Muller. Fr grower. 5H and 6-in. £ several years a 1 large figure and this is disseminated. We are off^ering some very handsome specimen plants in bloom for Easter delivery, and every one should have a few of this grand novelty. It is an unusually strong grower and the most prolific bloomer of any of the iety for either forcing or for outside Specimen plants, 6 and 7 in. pots, doz. S12, $15, $18. S24 and S30. Specimen plants, ea. S3. $3.50, $4,. $5 and S6. Baskets, ea., S7.50. Escelsa. New climbing Rose. This variety is the red Dorothy Perkins. The color is ' " ' ' prove the most populai brilliant and i red Rambler. liendid plant; and 8 in. pots at $1.25. $1.50, $2, $2.50. S3.50. S4, S5 and $6 ea. Baskets of Excelsa at S7.50 ea. Special Umbrella Roses. Standard Roses trained on wire frames in the shape of umbrellas, in the fol- lowing varieties: Dorothy Perkins, Lady Gay, Hiawatha, Tausendschon. Beautiful plants, ea. $3.50, S4 and S5. . Standard Globes. Trained on wire frames in all vaneties listed in our catalogue. Beautiful plants at S3.50. $4 and S5 ea. SPIR.IA Gladstone. Our stock is in superb con- dition. 6 in. pots, very heavy, doz. $6, 100 S45; 7 in. pots, very heavy, doz. $9; 8 in. tubs, very heavy, made up, doz. $12; 10 and 11 in. tubs.very heavy, made up, doz, $18 and $24. Spiraea Queen Alesandra. 6 and 7 in. pots, very . 75c. ; GENISTAS. Fin ISl. 3 In. >S15: [4Hi DAISIES. Yellow Marguerites. Well flowered plants. doz. $4 and SB; I LILY OF THE VALl AZALEAS. Plants all ■ger plants 75c. XEY. 5 in. pots, do; liantly colored. 2}/i- 1000S175;4-in.poi S275; 5-in. pots, st collection rorld, carrying at the present ! over 50,000 plants in over 400 very highest quali Best red Baby Ramblei _ plants, 100 S20, strong plants. 100 S30. 1000 ig plants, 100 S50, S75 and $100; 6-in. pots, strong plants, doz. $12. $15, S18 and $24; 7-in. pots, strong plants, doz. S25, S30 and S36; 8-in. pots, made up beautiful plants, doz. $24, $30 and $36; 10-in. pots, made up beautiful plants, ea. $5, $6 and $7.50; 12 and 14-in. tubs, made up beautiful plants, ea. $10 and $15. Every retail store and grower should feature Crotons this Easter and Spring, "' ' '--'' -"" We know ■ Perkins. In grand < [.50, endschon (Thousand Beauti finest and most popular CUmb( this year our stock is large and th finer. We cannot recommend t] too highly. Strong plants, 6 and 7-in. pots, ea. S1.25 and $1.50. Trained plants, fans, globu- Pj, v— --^ ---> "" Vbrid Roses, Magna Charta. We have an ex- tionally large stock of Hybrids, which will be ster. Very fine. 6 to 18 flowers. lawatha. The best \ -_— . .„^ ^^^^ ^,, „. ,^ color, brilliant red with yellow center. 6 7 and 8 in, pots, trained mto globular and fan shapes, ea. S1.25, 61.50, S2. S2.50, S3, $4, S5 and S6. Special bas- kets, ea. $7.50. nlata. New climbing Rose. One of the very stock will 1000S75;3-in. pots, luu v^^}, luuu siou; 4-m. pots, 100 $25, 1000 $225; S-in. pots, made up, doz. S18 and $24. Croton Norwood Beauty. This variety is one of the best of our seedlings raised three years ago. variety has an oak-shaped leaf and is brilliantly colored red, yellow and orange. 4-In. pots, heavy. 100 $50;5-in. pots, heavy, doz. $12; 6-in. pots, heavy, doz. $18. Croton Chantrierii Major. One of the best of the French introductions. Very large leaf, bril- liantly colored red and yellow. 4-in. pots, doz. $6; 5 and 5H-in. pots, ea. 75c.,$l. S1.25 and $1.50. Crotons (Narrow-leaf Type), Delicatissima Golden Thread and Florence. These varieties are indispensable for table decoration and we pre- dict a great future for them, as nothing surpasses pots, heavy. 100 S25; 4-in. 5-in. pots, heavy, ea. 75< heavy, doz. S15 and $18. Jew Seedling Varieties. [f"^' r to many of the older vai We particularly call you ;h have won highest honors n. DOts. strong plants, ea. pots, larger Original States," wherever shown, ^-m. pots, str S3, doz. $30, 100 S200; 6 and 7- plants. ea. $3.50, $4 and $5. DRACAENAS. There is no variety of foliage plant as attractive as the highly colored Dracaena. The small and medium sizes can be used to great ad- vantage in making up the popular Christmas bas- kets or for Spring b have always been i purposes. We are .y firn= The- ithis lety with the of the leaf. This best of all Dracaenas for Dracaena Massangeana golden stripe down the the house. We have ai . stock, well colored, and of the very highest qual- ity. 4-in. pots, doz. $7.50. 100 S50; 6-in. pots, doz. $15 and SIS. Dracaena Lord Wolseley. One of the very finest varieties for Christmas and for Spring boxes, be- ing bright red in color. Strong stock for growing on. 2-in. pots, 100 $12; 3-in. pots, lOO $25; 4-in. pots, 100 $35; 6-in. pots, doz. $9. DRACAENA CRAIGII. The first time offered. We consider this variety the most beautiful pink Dracaena ever offered to the trade and one of the most striking in existence. Strong plants, 5 and 6-in. pots, ea. $5; small plants, ea. $3. Dracaena Aurora (New). First time offered. Distinct from any other variety, the colormc of a pinkish blending with light green. Strong plants, 6 and 6-in. pots, ea. $5; small plants, ea. $3. Dracaena Baptistii. Long, broad foliage; cream, red and orange. 6-in. pots, ea. SI, $1.25 and $1.50; 2M-in. pots, 100 $25. Dracaena Stiicta GrandJs. Carmine-red leaves. 2)i-in. pots, 100 $25; 3-in. pots, 100 $36; 4-in. pots, 100 $50; 5 and 6-in. pots, doz. $9, $12 and l-in. pots, 100 $50; and SIS; 2k-i Shepherdii. Carmine -f-in. pots, 100 $26; 3-i 100 $50; 5-in. pots, do ind pinkish white; !-in. pots, 100 $35; doz. S9 and $12; 6- i-in. pots, 100 $25. Dracaena " ^ ■ 4-in. pots, doz. $12 i Dracaena Terminalis. Brilliant red. 2J^-in. pots, 100 $10; 3-in. pots, strong plants, 100 $25; 4-in. pots, strong plants, 100 $35. We would sug- gest ordering the above, early as the demand is Dracaena Fragrans. Plain green leaf. 6-in. pots, doz. S6 and $9; S-in. tubs, doz. $18; 10-in. tubs, ea. S2 and $2.50; larger plants, ea. $4, $5 and $6. Dracaena Mandalana. Large, bright red leaf, beautifully colored. 2M-m. Pots, 100 $26; 3-in. pots, 100 $36; 4-in. pots, 100 $50; 5-in. pots, 100 $76; 6-in. pots, doz. $12 and $15. Dracaena God8e£Bana. Green and white leaf, very hardy; fine for baskets. 2K-in. pots, 100 $10; 3-in. pots. 100 $15 and S20; 4-in. pots, 100 S26. Dracaena Bronze Beauty. This variety was of- fered four years ago with Dracaena Mandaiana by the introducer, Wm. A. Manda, and is the strong- est-growing Dracaena we have. Although not as highly colored as Dracaena De Smetiana, we have found it wonderfully durable as a house plant. We offer splendid specimens. 2H-in. pots, 100 $12; 4-in. pots, 100 S36; 5-ln. pots, 100 $50; 6-in. pots, doz._$12, $15 and $1S. "ngs (New). Some beautiful ' colors. 4 and 5-in. pots, ca. $2 Dracaena Seedllngi and $5. Dracaena GulUoyleii (Rare). 2 $25; 4-in. pots, doz. $6; 6-in. pot pots, doz. $12, $15 and $18. PHOENIX RoebelenU. This is one of the great Palms of the fu the grace ofa Cocos Weddelliana It will provi ;for1 Kentia will surely give satisfaction. 4-in. pots, heavy, 100 $25; 5-in. pots, single, doz. S6 pots, doz. S12; 8-in. pots, made i 48 in. to 60 in. tall, ea. $6; 10-in. very heavy, 60 in. tall, ea. $5 and L . . made up, very heavy, 6 to 8 ft. tall, $10 and $12.50. KENTIAS Belmoreana and Fosteriana. pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 100 $16, 1000 8140; 6-in. pots, 3 plants, heavy, 18 to 24 in. tall, doz. $9 and S12. GARDENIA Veitchil. These are very strong I will make grand stock for winter 2K-in. pots, heavy, 100 S8, 1000 $75; . . heavy, 100 $20, 1000 $180; 6-in. pots, heavy, in bud, doz. S9; 6-in. pots, heavy, in bud, will flower for Easter, doz. S12, $15 ancl $18. BERRIED AUCUBAS. Beautiful plants, excep- tionally well berried. 8, 10 and Il-in. tubs, ea. $1.60, S2, $2.50 and $3. in invaluable the following ea. $1.25; 10 . $10, $12.50, 3-in. ^lir lOBERT CRAIG COMPANY LBIES Nordmanniana. 7 and S-in., heavy, e 76c., $1 and $1.25; largo tubs, ea. S2.50. 50,000 NEPHROLEPIS (In variety). We a the largest growers of Nephrolepis Ferns in t country, in the following varieties; in fact, we a the headquarters for them. The demand i Nephrolepis Todeaoides (London Fern). A food, strong grower and one we think of very ighly. 2K-in. pots, 100 $5, 1000 $45; 4-in. pots, 100 S20, 1000 $180; 6-in. pots, doz. $6; 8-in. pots, doz. $12; 9 and 10-in. tu bs, doz. $24, 830 and $36. Nephrolepis Boatoniensis. Handsome speci- mens. 11-in. tubs, ea. $2.50, S3 and S3.50. Nephrolepis Elegantissima Improved. This variety is a greatly improved Elegantissima and shows no tendency to revert to the Boston. This 100 $20; 6-in. pots, doz. $6; 8-in. pots, doz. and $15; larger.plants, ea. $2, $2.50, $3 and $3 Nephrolepis Scholzell. Th\s is an ideal ere; Fern, holding the same reVi^tion to all oi crested varieties that the Scott^i holds to the Boston. 2K-in. pots, 100 $6, lOOO $50; 4-in. p heavy, 100 $20, 1000 $180; 6-in. pots, heavy, i S6. 100 $45; S-in. 5i pots, doz. $12, 100 j 11-in. tubs, doz. $24 and $30. Nephrolepis Scottii. Our stock is in superb c 0,10 , 100 $5, 1000 S t^^z . $6, 100 845; J; B-m. pot 812, 100 S . 13-in. tubs, specimens, ea. $4, Nephrolepis Smithii. The greatly improved Amerpohlli. It is a compact form, much finer than Amerpohlii, and does not break down in the center. The fronds are carried on wiry stems. This variety will have a wonderful sale up to a 6-in. pot, being particularly showy for basket work. 2Ji-in. pots, 100 $10, 1000 $90; 4-in. pots, 1000 $20 and $26; 6-in. pots, doz. S6. Neplu-olepis_ Giatrasii. Sport of Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. This variety is beautiful in a and 82.60. Nephrolepis Elegantissima Compacta. A dwarf, compact form of Nephrolepis Elegantissima, each plant making an ideal shape. 2K-in. pots, 100 $6, 1000 $60; 4-in. pots, 100 $20; 6-in. pots, doz. $6; S-m. pots, doz. S12. Nephrolepis Robusta (New). Place orders at once for Nephrolepis Robusta. The Silver Medal Fern at the National Flower Show, winning over all competition. We claim this variety to Ee the finest of all crested Nephrolepis, being excep- grower of all the Nephrolepis Ferns, never re- verts and every plant is symmetrical and salable in all sizes. 2>f-in. pots, strong plants, 100 $15, 1000 8125; 4-in. pots, strong plants. 100 $35, 1000 8300; 6-in. pots, strong plants. 100 $76. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, Wm. K. Harris. The finest variety for large plants, being a great improvement over the old Boston. 2>i-in. pots, ion $6. 1000 $50j_4-in. pots, 100 $20, 1000 $180; '. il2 And"l5i d $6. and excellent in doz. $9, 100 870; 8- 11-in. tubs, ea. $2. $2.50, Nephrolepis Bostoniensis Harrisii type of the Nephrolepis Harri all sizes from 4-in. plants up. iyi-m. pots, 100 $6, 1000 $50; 4-in. pots, 100 820, 1000 $180; 6-in. pots. doz. SO. 100 $46; 6-in. pots, heavy, doz. $9, 100 $70: 8-in. pots, doz. $12 and $15. Nephrolepis Tuberosa Plumosa. This beauti- ful Fern is quite distinct from all of the other varieties of the Boston Fern in- so much that it has been raised from the Japan species, Nephro- lepis Tuberosa, which type is much hardier than the Exaltata. The fronds are long and narrow, the pinnules beautiful plumose, which are of light color, giving the fronds a beautiful effect on account of the two distinct shades as well as its ^aceful waviness, and will be found a great and ASPARAGUS Plumosa Nanus. 2M-ra. pots, 100 $4, 1000 $36; 3-in. pots. 100 $7, 1000 $66; 4-in. pots. 100 $12, 1000 $110. ADIANTUM Hybridum. The best variety for either a pot plant or for cut fronds. 2)-i-in. pots. pots, 100 $10, 1000 $90; $50; 3-i 4-in. pots; 100 S20; S-if . . tubs, doz. S24. ASPLENIUM Avis Nidus (Bird's Nest Fern). Plants of exceptional quality. 6-in. pots, doz. S9: 6-in. pots, doz. 812 and $15. TEDDY JUNIOR." A grand, new, dwarf Fern. 1 2M-i .S3, Branch: Norwood, Pa. 4900 Market Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. 752 The Florists' Exchange H^^Beware ! We have no partners ; no other firm with our name is connected with the old reliable firm of Godfrey Aschmann°=^i|r We have no Catalogues. The successful man in business keeps cool. Don't cry, don't worry, don't lose your head." Just keep calm and think of your old friend of Philadelpliia. His name, Godfrey Aschmann, is not forgotten and is a name in the mind of every florist who dealt with him last Easter. He is more active than ever. He shall take care of you this Easter, 1914. His big stock of fine plants and his low prices will pull you through at all times TAKE THE HINT reach every city and State in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and as far as Cuba If you would know the fairest si^t your eyes can ever see Where the most perfect plants are grown, to Aschmann's come with i Why I ne'er since flowers began to bloom was such a glorious show Of all the best that florists need, found in one place to grow. The Lilies are the very best yet seen on Easter Day, Azaleas are whole sheets of flowers, perfect in every way. The Araucarias, matchless are the Ferns all green, With bulbs and plumed Spiraeas, the best you've ever seen; And Aschmann gives a challenge: " Let every florist hear I For flowers or prices, either, no rival does he fear; If you wish to gather dollars like Violets in the Spring, Then send your largest order — his plants the cash will bring." them. Bear in mind w 10,000 now ready ol EASTER GREETINGS tre all the go. Everybody's buying headquarters for , 50c.. 60c., 75c.. WHITE VERVAENEANA. 5^. 6 in pots. 50c.. 60c.. 75c. to Sl.OO EMPRESS OF INDIA. Double variegated, -the talk I APOLLO. Beautiful d> 7Sc., Sl.pO to SI i GET THEM AT GODFREY ASCHMANN'S We are in direct touch vi'ith leading growers of ubie white, 1 25 to $1 5 for the benefit of houses filled with them known American varie us years, j well tested and suited • Great care has been r Azaleas in prime con- fer this climate. 4ffi taken to have all of oi dition for Easter sales. What is the name of the best double Pink Azalea? Mme. Van Der Cruyssen is the name. Originating with the well-knovm Azalea specialist, Mr. Van Der Cruyssen, Ghent, Belgium, millions are raised every year and shipped to every point of the globe, from Bel- f'um. Owing to the wet season last Summer in eltyura, this variety was very scarce to ob- tain, but through influence of my friend, the grower over there, and by sticking 3 fortunate enough ir usual amount, and, therefore, ... fill all our orders for Van Der Cruyssen this Easter, especially in larger sizes, which are so much in demand. Our plants are of fine shape, as round as an apple, and covered with good, healthy, flowering buds, partly open and partly buds, right for EasteJ sale. We have two houses full: 5J^, 6, 7, 8-in. pots, 50c., 60c.. 75c.. $1.00, SI. 25, S1.50, $2.00 to $2.50. Not only the small but the larger Mme. Van Der Cruyssen. SIMON MARDNER. Also a well-known variety, double pink, 5H, 6 to 7-in, pots, 50c. 60c., 75c., $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. JOHN LLEWELYN. Double pink, white border. Have only big plants. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. NIOBE. Pure double white, full of buds, 6 , 7. P- S-in. pots. 75c., $1.50 to $2.00. PAUL WEBER. i» Rose, with white border, 75c. and $1.00. DE«SCHREVERIANA, Double variegated, 5H. 6, 7-in. pots, 60c.. 75c., $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. 1 ; all doubfe! 75c., $1.00, $1.25, S1.50 We also have a few good mixed varieties at ■5c., $1.00, $1.25. S1.50. J8Sr When we are out of the variety and ize ordered, we send the next size, either above ■r below the price and the next color similar Order i Easter Lilies or Lilium Nlultiflorum Never were so nice as this year._ Three houses full. Can supply all applications if ordered in time. Two well-known growers who visited our establishment the other week, said: " In all our journey visiting so many growers, we never have seen such nice Lilies, as you have. Where do you get your bulbs from?" "Oh, we buy them direct from our grower in Japan, who looks after our interests in Japan and ships us the cream of his harvest, all 9-10 bulbs," was our reply. Perfect foliage from bottom up — green as grass- Prices, 6-in. pots, medium height and all sizes, having from 6 to 10 buds to the plant, 10c. per_ bud. _ Plants under 6 buds, 6-in. pots, of medium height and all sizes, 2c. per bud. Just right for Easter. We make )u to order, 7, 8. 10-in. ; 1 gi arguments are needed. H Lilium multlflorum, with Godfrey CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA unsurpassed. . 6. 7-i t me occupy your t nt IS well known to blooming Easter TlS . the pan you ^ Lilies up for you 1 per bud or flower. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Big, 2H-in., 4c.; 4-in., lOc. ASPARAGUS plumosua. Large, 3-in., last Spring's (1913) savings. 10, 12, 14-in. high, $0.00 per 100; 5>i-in., 35c. IPOMOEA noctiflora, or Godfrey Aschmann s ;U-known waxy Moon Vine, very fragrant, ■ ~ ers as big as a saucer. 2K-in. ,^, ^« .. .^dy, $5.00 per 100. This makes )od stock for you to propagate from. " ' "" ■ " diflora. In bloom doz.; Obcon- icas, 4-in.," 15c. Every Easter we run short of Primula Obconica; this Easterlwe are well provided for all demands. We have 3000 of all sizes; 4-in., 15c.tto 20c.; 6M-in. at 25c.; " ., 35c., 8-in. pans 75c. ; high bearing 1 gooa STOCK lor you to PRIMULA Obconica G orbud;5M-,in. pots. $3.00 not exactly tell you the sight ^thislhou; sents, but just imagine you were promott paradise, a flower garden in Eden, you blinded by a mass of flowers in variou_ _„__ colors, one nicer than the other. That is about the condition a house of our new improved strain of Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora pre- sents now at Easter time. The foliage is per- fect, the plants of medium height with flowers much larger than the old ordinary varieties. Some of the plants are as large as a small bushel basket, right for Easter. Price, 5H, 6-in. pots, 25c., 35c.. 50c., 75c. to $1.00 each. SPIRAEA Gladstone. An Easter novelty which has no equal. What is a home, what Easter present without having a few plants of the old favorite plant, the>Spiraea Glad- stone, _ the Bride of Holland?^ Oh, those charming sprays of beautiful pure white flowers I Their beautiful, dark, shiny, waxy foliage, a jewel in itself, mixed vnth Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips and other Easter flowers completes the flower decorations for a happy, joyful Easter home. Knowing the great demand for these plants, from the Easters of the past, we are well prepared for the i „„j .„ .„:*- „r .he scarcity of '' ' _ _._„ ._ ther last Sumni land, wc were fortunate enough t. ^'t-----^. They are now I of buds and flo sell them no cheaper than w* you that there is no profit i fine stock we sell you. cheap: NEPHROLEPIS Scottii, 7-in., 35c.. 40c., 50c.. 60c.. 75c. and Sl.OO: NEPHROLEPIS Cordata Compacta, 4- in.. 25c. HarrisU, 7-in. only, 75c. to $1.00. GiatrasU, 53^-in., 35c., 40c. SmithU, in pans, 25c., 30c., 35c. Cyrtomium um.'or HOLLY FERN. 5J^-in., 35c., TERIS WUsonl. 6-in. pans, 25 to 35c. PTERIS Wilsoni and Tsussimense, 6-in. pans, with COCOS 40c., 50c. FICUS elaatica (Rubber PL 1500 on hand. " ' 00 on hand. 7-in. pots, 2S to 30 in. high, th perfect leaves. Sl.OO; 6. 6M-in- pots, 25 to 28 in. high, 50c. to 75c.: 5^-in. pots, 35c.. 40c.; 4-Tn. pots, 25c. ARECA lutescens (Palms).'r4~in., madelup. Kt of 3 plants, 25c. ; 5-in. pots, 35c. l«|f^ M COCOS Weddelliana. 4-in.. 25c.; 3-in^ 15c. KENTIA Forsteriana. We are well provided this Easter with ^a^ big stock of Kentia For- the bulbs nth thei 35c., 50c., „.e, ™ ^ washtub. . .,^._, ou*.;., $1.00. Single dozen or 100 the FRENCH HYDRANGEAS, General Vibraye. Bright rose; Mme. E. Mouill. Best white. 5K. 6-in., 35c.. 50c., 75c., $1 Right for Easter. We have a house full of Hydrangea Ota! Never better than now, in fine shaoe for Ea HYDRANGEA Otaksa. In buds, 5M, 6, 7-in., 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 shoots to a plant, staked ud. 35c., 40c., 50c.. 75c., $1.00, $1.25 to SI 50 HYACINTHS of our own importation. Make large spikes: Gertrude, best pink; La Grandesse, best white; King of the Blues best dark blue; Grand Maitre, best lavender blue. When in bloom for Easter sale. S12.00 per 100. In 4-in. pots. TOURNESOL TULIPS. Best double red and yellow variegated; Murillo, rose; Im- perator Rubrum, bright red double; Couronne d'Or, double yellow. New three bulbs planted in a 4-in. pot, $15.00 per one week . . , 'Vol before Easter, DAFFODILS, Von Slon. Bes NARCISSUS in existence, nosedlbulbs, planted in SK'to three c offer tliem i ^NTIA Forsteriana and' Belmoreana. Made up or single plants, 5}i, 5>^-in. pots, 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c. KENTIA Forsteriana, 12-in. tubs, 65 to 75 in. hich, S4.00 to S5.00. fERNS for dishes, Pterls i'WUsonl only, 2>S-in., Sl.OO per 100. filled with FERNS— Wllsonl or Strong, 4- ;t improved ummer; full 25c., : Cocos Palm in center All these pans were mE are well established ^and ship well. ARAUCARIA eicelaa. $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. BEGONIA Ar^enteo Guttata. , 25c.: 2J.^-i 15c. BEGONIA ErfordU, strain, in light ?and bright always in bfoom Winter at bloom now. 5M. S}4, 6-in. pots, 25c., 30c. 35c.: 4-in.. 20c. BEGONIA luminosa. Full of Bowers. 5U Win. pots, 25c. to 35o. BEGONIA argentea compacta. 4-in. pots RHODODENDRONS. lO-in. best ■ pack thousands ' in bloom "one w'ejk'before ^"P" ""=■ ""A V"' ?° """^ " '"^?^W« """y oeiore references. Only orders accompamed bylcash will be accepted. Mention whether plants are wanted in or out of pots. Cash with orders please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk and others to visit our establishment, the great mill of plant production, and judge our Great Easter Stock right on the spot of growth. Block 65, 5th and Market Streets, City Line to > Ontario Street, then i GODFREY ASCHMANN '^ITI^^J Ontario st. Importer and Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Potted Plants A XTllft QClp lllSlf JT ^* Reciprocity — Saw 1 The Florists' Exchange 753 Ready Now For Immediate Delivery 50,000 PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Roofed Cuttings Winner of the Sweepstake Prize, the Silver Cup and the S. A. F. Medal at the Cleveland Show of the American Carnation Society. QWe will let the following letters speak for themselves: y., March 2, 1914. t us 25 blooms o eac1ie°d S. S. Skiddsky . new Carnation, "Philadelphia,'^ the Kentucky Society of Fieri Louisville too late for this purpo: show window and notified all tl could see them on display at our establishn: remained in our window at least i _ )f fading, fore they were thrown away. _ . caliber of Philadelphia to revive the demand for Carnations, . the fact that the cheap sale of this flower has practi- G. E. Schu Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 4, 1914. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen: We are pleased to report that the blooms ( "Philadelphia Pink," which you sent us on December 29, ha^ kept splendidly. Some of the blooms are still in good cond S. S. Skidelsky & Co. My dear Mr. Skidelsky; Have received Philadelphia, cannot refrain to compliment you and your associates upon t excellent condition it arrived in, as welt as the liberal coui I have bought many novelties with sad experiences, but We than '^wi^th' will be well repaid for our purchase. Thanking you again, we are. Very truly yours, BERTERMANN BROS. CO. Kokomo, Ind., Mar. 15, 1914. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen: On Jan. 3, you expressed me 25 blooms of Philadelphia Carnation and arrived here Jan. 5. I ^ave those flowers a good test as to their keeping qualities. They were my dwelling house on Wednesday ' ' "'" "' *" " "■ esday; from good shape promismg variety. Ihe 1000 plants you sent mt my steam-heated room till the following Tuesday; from esday till the following Monday they were * ne week from the day they were shipped. ■ y. The — - ■ Richmond, Ind S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelph' " Gentlemen : I made a trip tc " at. Philadelphia^ growing. anJ wi ly. W. W. COLES. 1913. Detroit the other day to loo - -, — - the productivenes: ilor is pleasing indeed, to us in Richmond a box of flowers from ] Breitmeyer, and they arrived in perfect c ubt but that this variety imercial Carnatio Yours very truly partners in this ■< Very respectfully yours. MAX RUDOLPH. , Cal., Jan. 16, 1914. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Friend: The Philadelphia Carnation roote came through all right, and were received today, compliment your grower on the very fine plants the Morton Grove, 111.. Mar. 6, 1914. ^ hia. Pa. Dear Sir: The vase of Philadelphia sent by you to the Chicago Florists' CJub, March 5th, arrived in splendid shape, caused much favorable comment among the growers and was awarded a certificate of merit. 1 took these flowers home with me after the meeting to test their keeping qualities, and will notify you later as to length of time they kept at the house. Yours truly. GUY W. FRENCH, Pres. Some of the Philadelphia Carnation blooms e niDitea at tne Chicago Florist Club March 5th. were taken t greenhouses after the Club meeting, and kept i Dear Sir hibitedfi ^ I fine shapi 1 today. Mr. Wm. Craig, . . ." , .„ _. yesterday and he, too. was very much impressed wit keeping qualities. Yours truly, POEHLMANN BROS. CO.. per .Guy W. French. THE E. G. HILL CO. Per Jos. H. Hill. Helena, Mont., Mar. 9, 1914, Mr. R. M. Rahaley. Detroit, Mich. ~ " flowers of Carnation Philadelphia Dear Sir: I received I Saturday forenoon. They j me of them were somewhal : them in water, and they der for 250 c etty fresh J? P? RINa (Cablegram) Merstham, Enc., Dec. 16, 1913. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Florists, Philadelphia, Pa. Award merit Philadelphia Royal Horticultural Soriety today. WELLS. Cleveland, O., Dec. 9, 1913. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen: You will doubtless remember that I took two dozen blooms of Philadelphia along w troit on Nov. 24. Before reaching Cle .ching Cleveland, I had detei them for fifteen I Now, gentlemen, I j ic the ' I sure that every flo: will agree with 3ms were subjected to a most thorough test, and held up remarkably well. It has certainly got my stamp want to say a word or two about the stock of Philadelphia at Mr. F. Breitmeyer's and Klagge's, which I in- spected. The plants were large, but what struck me most was the vigorous growth and the healthiness of them. I have seen nothing to compare with them. After my study of Philadelphia and my test of the blooms, J can honestly say to every florist to buy Philadelphia because it ranks ahead of Enchantress and White Wonder. I remain. Yours truly, LARS ANDERSON. Brampton, Ont., Canada. Dec. 16. 1913. Mr. Fred Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens, Mich., U. S. A. Dear Sir: Yours of the 14th received with much interest. We are going to send to Detroit with the shipment of Or- chids, some of the bloom you shipped us nearly three weeks ago, which may be of interest and of use to you in advertising- the keeping quahties of Philadelphia. You might let us know in what condition they are when they reach you. Kindly get them from the Detroit Store where they will be on Thursday morning. ■" ' ' ' ) have the first shipment this week as Yours respectfully. DALE ESTATE. 17, 1913. of PhUadelphia arrived >proval is shown by our late the packer upon his Very'truTy yours,' 'BACKER & CO. Per G. Th. A. Henderson ( _My dearSir: ^ tion of the Carnation that was on exhihi Florists' Association, Thursday, Dec. 11, known as the Phila- delphia, and exhibited by H H. Skidelsky. This i_s Monday noon, and as this Carnation mu: previous to Club night, the Carn is looking fresher and in every way superi day that I brought it home. It has beei and I could have sold them over to keep them in the window for sh. there will be a good future for this Carnation. Very truly yours, LA GRANGE FLORAL & SEED CO. WALTER SCOTT, Mgr. P. S. The temperature in store is kept about 65 degrees. West Toledo, O., Dec. 26, 1914. Mr. Robert Rahaley, Detroit. Mich. Dear Sir: I received the 500 Philadelphia Carnation rooted cuttings this morning in good condition. They were nice, clean stock, and nicely rooted. I expect to go and see them growing in a few days. We ■ Michigan Cut Fh Gentlemen: Y this morning in excellent condition. We thank you very much indeed for the and appreciate your kindness. That the flowers meet with our approval order for 1000 sent to Mr. Skidelsk; We wish expressly Michigan Cut Flow Respectfully. HARRY HEINL. Tuxedo Park. N. Y., Mar. 6. 1914. hange, Detroit, Mich. The members of - .. - . .. _. to you their sincere thanks for the splendid vase of yoi f Carnation Philadelphia Pink, which our judges had pie. . :_ uj: ..:£_„* f :* tv^ . ^I,„!I U in awarding a certificate of i of the proper ofii- 1 gett ! arrived nere Yours truly, THOS. WILSON, Sec'i Tuxedo Horticultural Society Strong Rooted Cuttings Guaranteed: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 250 at lOOO Rate %« S. $. SHIDELSHY & CO., I2IS Beiz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. lEl ^ 754 The Florists' Exchange '^CarnafonAkehurSt in 1915, by S.S.Pennock-MeehanCc 9^JAv^<* i credit 1b due — Mention Exchange IT WILL PAY YOU TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE NEW CARNATION STRONG Healthy t Stock of "GORGEOUS" for Immeddiate ship- ment. SlO.OOperlOO (( GORGEOUS »f Watch its record at Florist Qub Meetings and Exhibitions, or better stiU, GO AND SEE IT GROWING PACIFIC STATES. MARTIN @ FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon EASTERN STATES. H. M. WEISS ®. SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa. PETER FISHER, Ellis. Mass. Prioe— TO TRADE OIVL,Y ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND:— Per 100, $10.00, 50 @ 100 rate; per 1000, $100.00 No order filled for less than 60 cuttings and no discount frnm above price, irrespective of quantity bought. SEND fo descriptive circular to either of the above firms, and ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. ^S-Watch the square spaces in this ad. each WWt, tfaem TOO re«d thl, adTt. In th, gxehaage CARNATION CUHINGS '^^i::^ COMMODORE $6.00 $50.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3.00 25.00 BEACON 3.00 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.60 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co* JOLIET. ILL. SELF'TIED ROSE STAKES "THE LOOP THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price List C THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Mannlactnrers of Self-tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (PATENTED) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA Carnation Cuttings strong, Vigorous Stock No pains are spared to pro- duce the best. I have special- 1- ~ 1- ^ 1 T ■ T « _ -"^ ized in this line for years and imow what good stock is. I offer 5 per cent, off for cash with order This will more than pay ahippmg charges for you. AprU and May delivery from pots. Cash or references. Enchantress White Enchantress Rose Pink Enchantress 100 1000 100 100 1000 Pots S3.: S3.00 S25.00 $3.25 Whiie Perfection. """ —.00 3.25 White Wonder 3.60 30.00 3.75 .00 3.25 Eosette 3.50 30.00 3.75 A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eichanire CARNATIONS 3000 White Enchanti 3000Gloriosa SOOO Winona 2000 Rosette 1000 Salmon Beauty 100 1000 S2.50 820.00 2.50 20.00 2.00 15.00 2.60 20.00 500 YeUow Prince.. _.,. All but Rosette ready now. Rosette April 1st. PLANTS FOR EASTER 0,000 EASTER LILIES in pots or cut. HYA- CINTHS, DAFFODILS and TULIPS in pots (J. H. Gushing, Prop.) athony, R. SPLIT CARNATIONS Pillsbury Carnation Staple 2000 for 51.00 postpaid I.L.PILLSBURT Fragrant Pinks of doors, bloom in June, live for yeari are; have light green foliage, making ther i Cemeteries. May be grown in clumps o den. The fir; THADDEUS HALE, ^^%'- .""'^' mentton the Bichange CARNATIONS r.NKNERSSONSCO. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA will help all aronnd If ] Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS I SOUTHERN STATES— Continnei senting the Herrlinger Paper Co., of Ci cinnati ; Jolin Buback, represent!) Schloss Bros., o£ New York; Ross by B. F. Hensley o£ Knightstown, In. a former Knosvile man who has ma good and now owns an uptodate plant 75,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to c flowers. C. L. Baum reports business esce tionally good for the Lenten season a' far ahead of last year. All cut flows have been plentiful except red and whi Carnations which have been scarce a much in demand. The supply of orchi exceeds the demand. Sweet Peas of ; colors are fine and plentiful. He w force 6000 Valley for Easter and repo: pips to be opening up finer this ye than ever. He also has fine prospects i Easter Lilies, Rhododendrons and As leas, which will come in just right i Easter. He has been making, daily, lai shipments of cut flowers and plants Atlanta, Chattanooga and Asheville. A. H. Dailey reports business unui ally good with stock unusually shoi he has much work on hand in landsca gardening, ornamental shrubbery bei in great demand. Mrs. Rosa Hall Ryno reports businc fair in funeral work as well as furnishi flowers for receptions, etc. Howell Nursery Co. reports weatl conditions holding it back from getti out orders of which it has all it c handle at present. Addison J. McNutt reports trade gc with stock plentiful. He is cutting very fine lot of Pink Snapdragon a Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Hoses. D. R. Mayo, seedsman, reports busin'i rushing, -with hardly time to eat or slee fiower seed for outdoor planting is I great demand, as well as farm seed, i New Orleans " A suit by a local florist is attract;; much public notice. It is the claim c Peter Ivaul for $1,291.55, being a b- ance due for plants, trees, etc., furnisl! by him to beautify the bungalow home: Mrs. J. T. Landry, Jr. The justice : his claim is admitted by nearly eve- body as the grounds of the place w: made by him into a veritable paradis An unwelcome addition to the num .' of florists' stores is the new floral ■ partment recently inaugurated at Maiit Blanche, the largest department st.' here. The florists do not object to otii i entering their field of endeavor, but pose strenuously any attempt to ti' away from their calling that artistic f- ture which distinguishes the buslDS from all others. They have the same • jection to make against the departmt store that all other retailers have. He ever, the new stand in Maison BlanP is not expected to injure the trade mo, for it is located on the third floor, aV off from any windows or fresh air poii,. The florists insist that Maison Blancls new enterprise will meet with strenu ' opposition until it is operated on '- artistic lines the business calls for. H. W. BlEKTIOESl Hagerstown, Md. At the establishment of Henry Be:r & Son all stocks are coming alon^i good shape. Some specially fine Spi » and Hydrangea Otaksa, also Carnats and Lilies, were noted. The new oie and store building recently erected s proving a great convenience and wiUt especially beneficial for the Easter ri" At the Holzapfel greenhouses ' stocks are coming along in good shape ' Easter; this firm makes a specialty'! growing for the wliolesale trade. The entire staff at the store of Bs Bester had their hands full, selling " replenishing the stock of green Cau- tions on March 17, for which there ^ a great demand. "ii larch 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 755 IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE = BROOKLYN, N. Y. Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, i credit where credit to doe — Mention Bichange Washington, D. C. At this writing business is about the ame as it has been tor the past ten days. Fhere has been general complaint among he retailers against wholesale houses re- :arding the handling of white Carnations .B St. Patrick's Day. They put the price IP to 5c. until noon, and when they ould not dispose of them at 5c. they put hem on the streets with the fakers in he afternoon. A number of the florists ttset tliis by coloring up the Enchantress Jarnations, which take the dye vei-y well :nd answer the same as the white. The irst Trailing Arbutus of the season ar- JTed last Saturday and found ready ales. There has been a general scarcity f greens, especially Asparagus. Mrs. Eobey of Percelville, Va., was in own last week and reports that they ost everything they had in plants in the ecent storm. All the glass was blown iUt of their houses. Thomas Dunbar, of the Dunbar Floral 3o., of Alexandria is a candidate for the Common Council and looks like a winner. At a conference held the past few days he street faker question wras revived, and t looks now as if sometlhing may be .ccomplished, as the various florists are ontributing to the fund to bring this aatter to a head. William F. Gude, J. H. Small and j!eo. Cooke attended the show in New fork. H. White, formerly with GaJvin of 3oston, is now with F. H. Kramer of this aty. Visitors this week were : Chas. Meehan, M. Fancourt of the P.-M. Co., Philadel- )!hia, Mr. Alexander, of Lion & Co., ■Jew York, S. T. Fletcher, of Peters & leed Pottery Co., Zanesville, O. Mrs. Snell, -wife of A. Snell, manager if the Florists' Exchange, who has been aid up for the past month following a lervous breakdown, is much improved md soon expects to be home again. Walter Gordon, formerly with F. H. Jramer, is now employed by the Gude 3o. O. A. C. O. Nashville, Tenn. the heaviest three years fell. For four days the snow remained, though it is pretty well melted iway now, and it looks as if another day ivould remove it. The snow lay from ;ight to ten inches deep on the level. No me suffered any loss to speak of. Fortunately for the fruit growers Peaches were not in bloom and it is aoped that the buds were not so far idvanced as to be killed. Three more iays would have found them in full 3loom. The gardeners have green Peas up two or three Inches high, but it is not supposed that they were seriously in- iured. Business has been good the past two. weeks, though not so heavy as at other times. There is a more general supply ^ cut flowers than there has been for some time, even Roses being in fair sup- ply. They have been scarce ever since the holidays. Sweet Peas and Violets ire plentiful and of excellent quality, ^'alley is in heavy supply. The counter seed trade has been good, md those who handle shrubbery have pad a good trade. Wagons are appear- ng on the streets with loads of pot plants of all kinds, even bedding plants selling somewhat. It is said that the sales of spraying ipparatus and insecticides have been un- ivork getting the cemetery in shap( :he Summer. They have the best line of bedding plants thait we have ever seen lit their place. 1 Haury & Sons had a fire start in their mgane room one day last week. Little 't*l '^^™^S« '"'as done as they discovered 't before it had gained much headway. None of their stock suffered. l#ilil£Sa0#^ ON OWN ROOTS; SUMMER GROWN 100 1000 100 Antoine Rivoire. Flesh. H. T Anny MuUer. Pink Baby Rambler. Baby Crimson Rambler Ball of Snow. White, H. P Baltimore Belle. Blush, Cl'g - ; Brown. Flesh. H. T esn, H. w., LJg Coquette des Alpes. White, H. P.... Climbing American Beauty. Red.. Climbing White Maman Cochet. T ny. Graf Zeppelin. Red, Cl'g . Helen Good. Pink, Tea Jeanne d'Arc. White Baby Rambler Kalserin Aug. Vic. White, H. T : Lady HllUngdon. Yellow, Tea Mme. Charles Wood. Red, 100 1000 H. P S4.00 S35.00 Mme. Jenny Guillemot. Yel., H. T 3.60 30.00 Mile. Franzisca BCruger. ARE GROWN BY I ExpertRoscGrowers i WINTER RESTED; ON OWN ROOTS. 100 lOOD 100 S27.50 S12. Helene Cambier. Yel., H. T m Cochet. Pink, Tea Marechal Niel. Yellow, Cl'g Marte van Houtte. Yel., Tea Mary Washington. White, Cl'g . . I exclusive Rose houses, not Meteor ["soft stuff" temperatures; M'*'"'°""iw, 5i!'H',^°v-,-i; -v- be sold wholly at whole- ^hnidel^J^Srimson Rambler.- 3.00 27.60 10. 3.50 30.00 15. 3.00 25.00 XO. 3.00 25.00 10. 3.00 27.50 10. trade. Here are offered only RenaRobbir a few of the best gSber^Dui.cl'n.'- OlIson.H.P.. : : : : ^^ ^ ^^ Safrano. Yellow. Tea 25 O Seven Sisters. Pink, Cl'g .......... . ^^^'-' Sir Thomas Llpton. W&te, H. R... Old and New Varieties in t™'^ Whke'ci'g ^'."''' °''' V' Spring List of WWte Dorothy Perkins! Cl'g.', H.W.! White Maman Cochet. 26.00 10. 30.00 12. 40.00 16. 3.00 25.00 10. 4.00 35.00 12. 3.00 25.00 10. 3.00 26.00 10. 3.60 30.00 12. ° ^g^l rrni Ff-ORALCOMPAMVel wiiul Cl'g Tea. Smith, pink. 30.00 15. 30.00 12. 3 due — Mention Exchan Ne^v Red Rose "FRANCIS SCOTT KEY A SEEDLING of Cardinal, crossed with an un- named red seedling. Flowers large, to very large^ on long stiff stems, opemng to a high center; a hardy and easy grower. Stock limited; plants ready in March and April. Strong plants, own roots, 2J^-inch pots, $30.00 per 100; $7.00 for 12; $12.00 for 25. Cash with an order. JOHN COOK Write tbem you rend t CLEAN, HEALTHY YOING STOCK 2'4.inch ROSE PLANTS CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Richmond $3.00 $25,00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00 35.00 Sunburst 4.00 35.00 Bulgarie 4.00 35.00 Maryland 4.00 35.00 KUlarney 4.00 35.00 PETER REINBERG, Well Rooted 100 1000 Enchantress $2.50 $20.00 White Enchantress. ... . 2.50 20.00 Rose Pink Enchantress. 2.50 20.00 White Perfection 2.50 20.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 2.50 20.00 AU the above ready for immediate shipment. 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. The HUlcrest frame in four and five inch pots, and they frosted badly. •The Joy Floral Co. is selling some of the best 'Rhododendrons we have ever seen in the city. Some good Lilacs were noted also. John Bubach -was in the city last week jollying the sales girls and incidentally selling ribbons for Schloss Bros., New York. Geny Bros, continue to show a fine line o£ Dutch 'bulb stock. They were fortunate this season in getting better results than most of us. Mclntyre Bros, continue to cut large supplies of those mammoth Carnations from their new houses. They say that the past ten days' business has been good. M. W. B. Nashville, Tenn. — M. H. Skalowski, who is opening a new establishment on Church St., will erect greenhouses in this city to supply his own flowers. Advertising Columns- Read for Profit! Use for Results! The Queen of flowers-The ROS[ MILADY and SUNBURST. Own I MY MARYLAND. Own root, $8.00 root, S13.00 per 100; $100,00 per 1000. P^jOOi^OjO^Yr WHITE KILLAR- MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. Own jjjjY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and root, SIO.OO per 100; $90.00 per 1000; kAISERIN. Own root, S7.00 per 100; grafted, $17.00 per 100; $150.00 per $60.00 per 1000; grafted, $12.00 per 100; 1000. I $100.00 per 1000. Plants ready for shipping about March 15th. J. L. DILLON, .-. Bloomsburg, Pa. Rose Plants WELL GROWN— FIRST CLASS 100 1000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, 2i4-in. $10.00 $90.00 Radiance, 2Jii-in 6.00 55.00 Rowayton Greenhouses ROWAYTON, CONNECTICUT Give credit wbere credit l3 due — Mention Exchange ROSE PLANTS RICHMOND. 2-in. pots, $3.50 per 100. MILADY. 2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Good, clean, healthy plants. Cash with order. Rose Lawn Greenhouses LANSDOWNE, PA. J. HENRY BARTRAM PROP. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. and PUB. CO., 2 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK 756 The Florists' Exchange O: GERANIUMS We have a large stock of the following varieties in a splendid condition for immediate shipment. There is plenty of time to get two-inch Geraniums in good shape for Spring sales, or from 3-in. pots for an early demand. . On orders of 1000 or over and not less than 100 of a kind, we make the price $18.50 per 1000, on all quoted at S2.00 per 100 and $25.00 per 1000 on those quoted at $3.00 per 100 for either 2- or 3-in. stock. Special price on large lots. Single Varieties 2-m. Doz. 100 Alice of Vincennes $0.60 33.00 .\rdens 60 3.00 Baron Grubissich 60 3.00 Clifton 60 4.00 Emmanuel Arene 60 3.00 Feuer 60 3.00 Gabriel Montoya 60 3.00 GranviUe 40 2.00 Konigen Olga Wurtem- berg 40 2.00 Maxime Kovalevski 40 2.00 Mrs. E. Rawson 40 2.00 Pamela 60 3.00 Rival 60 3.00 Rosalda 60 3.00 Tiffin 40 2.00 Victor ( Double Varieties Abbie Schaefier. Segalis. 100 S4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 Doz. .W.40 . .40 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 .40 Beaute Poitevine. Berthe de Presilly Col. Thomas Edmond Blanc. . Fleuve Blanc Jean Oberle Jean Viaud Jules Vasseur. La Favorite. . . La Pilote LeCid Leon Baudrier M. A. Roseleur Marquise de Castel- lane Miss Kendall Mme. Buchner 40 2.00 Mme. Canovas 40 2.00 Mme. Landry 40 2.00 Mme. Laporte Bisquit. .60 3.00 Mme. Recamier 40 2.00 Mrs. Lawrence 40 2.00 Ornella 40 2.00 S. A. Nutt 40 2.00 Suzanne Despres 60 3.00 Variegated Foliage Marshall McMahon... .60 3.00 lOo $3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Ivy=Leaved Alliance Dina Scalarandis. Mrs Binks Pierre Crozy GERANIUM SCARLET BEDOER Maryland seems to be the last word in Geraniums. We have not heard _ anything but words of praise from aU who have seen it. It a color that attracts and then holds the attraction; brilliant, fiery scarlet, semi-double flower of beautiful form and exquisite finish. 50 cts. each, S5.00 per dozen. Ckf»siMl^^ ^l^flflAV* A most pleasing shade of rich scarlet; dwarf, ^^'^tll U.%Ji LPC/UU«7I robust, short-jointed grower; very free flower- ing, medium-sized trusses. An ideal pot plant. SI .00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. ducers as Bruant, Lemoine, Boucharlat and others, all repre- senting the best there is in Geraniums. OUR SPECIAL OFFER For $18.50 we will send 1000 Geraniums from 2-in. pots, twenty varieties be our selection, making an assortment that will please in every way, they have been doing in the past. We send 6000 tor $105.00; 10,000 for R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MD. GERANIUM M\U\I \Mi Give credit where credit Is dae — Mention Exchange March 28, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 757 C A N N A S IT is an acknowledged fact, by the largest handlers of Cannas in the Country, that our divisions are of a superior grade, that they are the standard by which others are judged. Packed 250 in a box, which goes at thousand rates; 10 per cent discount on lots of 5000 and over. The fol- lowing sorts are all distinct, useful varieties, select stock, 2-3 and more eyed divisions. We grow an enormous lot of Cannas in 3-in. pots for Spring sales and use all our undersize divisions for that purpose. 100 1000 Alphonse Bouvier. Crimson, 5 ft. $2.00 $15.00 Florence Vanghan. Green foliage, rich golden yeUow, dotted red, 5 ft. 2.00 15.00 Teuermeer. A brilliant fiery scarlet of medium size, exceptionally free flowering, 4 ft 3.00 25.00 Gladiator. Strong vigorous grower, with fine green foliage, large heads of flowers ; color is yellow spotted with red, blooms early and late, al- ways looks cheerful, 5 ft 3.00 25.00 Hiawatha. Variegated foliage, large flowers with large crimpled petals, color delicate pink with border of clear cerise, 5 ft 3.00 25.00 J. D. Eisele. Brilliant vermilion scarlet, SVa ft 2.00 15.00 Jean Tissot. Intense brilliant ver- milion, with orange shading, 3% ft. 2.00 15.00 King Humbert. In this we have the highest type of orange scarlet flow- ers, combined with the finest type of bronze foliage 3.00 25.00 Mont Blano Improved. Almost pure white $5.00 $30.00 liOnisiana. Large vivid scarlet flow- ers, glossy green foliage 2.00 15.00 Mme. Herat. Pink flowers, green foliage. 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Mme. Crozy. Popular and valuable, rich orange scarlet flowers, edged with bright golden yellow. 4 ft. . . . 2.00 15.00 Niagara. Rich deep crimson, with a wide irregular border of deep golden yellow, dwarf grower 3.00 20.00 Patria. Intense light crimson, good for massing, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Pennsylvania. Rich bright vermil- ion scarlet, strong robust grower, 6 ft 2.00 15.00 President Myers. Rich cherry car- mine, bronze foliage, 4 ft 2.00 15.00 Queen Charlotte. Rich pomegran- ate red, bordered with bright golden yellow, 3y3 ft 3.00 20.00 Richard Wallace. Canary yellow, large flower, 4y2 ft $2.00 $15.00 Rubin. Bright scarlet flowers, dark foliage, 4 ft 3.00 25.00 Hobnsta. Large foliage 3.00 25.00 SouT. de Antoine Crozy. Beauti- ful red bordered with golden yellow, SV2 ft 3.00 20.00 Venus. The color is a gay rosy pink with mottled border of creamy yellow 3.00 20.00 Uncle Sam. Clear, deep orange flow- ers, borne in large clusters, hand- some luxuriant rich green foliage, , 6 ft 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Kate Gray. Flowers 6 in. across, color a splendid shade of rich orange scarlet, finely flaked and streaked with golden yellow tints, 5 ft._ 3.00 20.00 Wyoming. Orange scarlet flowers, dark foliage, 4y2 ft. 3.00 20.00 NEW CANNAS BENVOLA. A brilliant rich shade of Lincoln red ; flowers are beautifully formed, and borne in great profusion ; dark rich green foliage, showing a tinge of bronze ; dwarf grower. GONZABO. Brilliant carmine, large flowers of waxy petals, enormous trusses ; luxuriant dark bronzy green foliage ; growing about 3% ft. HORATIO. Large waxy flowers of beautifully formed petals, brilliant bright golden yellow, crimson scarlet edge, yellow throat, spotted red, foliage dwarf, robust, of good texture, deep rich green. Our Own 1914 Introductions Green plants from 3-in. pots. $1.00 Each. Set of Six for $5.00 . beautiful shade of rose carmine, flowers are large, trusses enormous, freely pro- duced throughout the entire season, dark bronzy green foliage, growing about 0V2 feet. LAFEAV. Medium to large flowers in largi trusses which are profusely produced, the foliage is a very dark metallic green overlaid with a bronze sheen, dwarf, sturdy grower, orange scarlet. MERCUTIA. Intense vermilion scarlet shading to pink at the base of petals, the foliage is clear rich green, grows about 3 ft. high, an early and continual bloomer. Dahlia Roots We have a fine assortment that we offer in whole field clumps, at $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, and up. We wUl send 1000, our selection of ten kinds, suitable for either store trade or for growing on for cut flowers, for $35.00. Orders received now for future Miscellaneous Plants 100 A general assortment of popular and useful bedding plants lady for immediate shipment. We make the price S18.50 per 300 on mixed order of 1000 plants quoted at S2.00 per 100, and 26.00 per 1000 for those quoted at S3.00, when not less than : variety is taken. Per 100 Per 100 Perl Perl .$2.50 $3.50 3.0c ACALYPHA Macfeeana ACHYRANTHES Emersoni, Besteri Mosiaca 2.00 AGERATUM Dwarf WTiite, Inimitable, Lit- tle Gem, Princess Pauline, etc. 2.00 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA Aurea nana; Jeixrell, Seyboldi, Brilliantissimus, etc 2.00 ALYSSUM Giant, Dwarf, Double 2.00 3.00 ASPARAGUS PInmosns and Sprengeri. Extra strong 5.00 BEGONIA Vernon. Pink and white $2.00 Lnminosa, Pfltzer Triumphant 3.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 4.00 COLEUS Beckwith Gem, Dnneraria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Ver- schaffeltii 2 00 HARDY POMPON Chrysanthemums in a large as- sortment including all types 2.00 FUCHSIA Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Ma- rinka, Minnesota, Goetting- ham, etc 2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY Extra Strong Stock 2.00 HELIOTROPE Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bru- ant 2.00 $3.00 4.00 6.00 LANTANAS A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har kett's Perfection, Delioatis. sima, etc LEMON VERBENAS Fine Stock MOONVINE Noctiflora, Leari PETUNIAS Double Fringed Mixed Colors. 2.00 Double Fringed W^hite 8.00 SALVIA Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO SCANDENS or Parlor Ivy SMILAX Good Strong Stock SWAINSONA alba, rosea Per 100 Per 100 .$2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 $3.00 3.00 R. VINCENT, Jr. ® SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND ReclpToolty — Saw 1 •O-0'O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-i 758 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES. ORNAMENTAL TREES. SHRURS. EVERGREENS. ROSES. CLEMATIS. PEONIES. HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. 07 Year* >Vrite for our >A^holesale t.lst W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. California Privet 2 years old, cut back once. j Nursery run. No grading. Well I branched. $12.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. JOHN BENNETT ! Atlantic Highlands. N. J. California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the covmtry. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples and Norway Spruce. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, ".i'^;? Rebbinsville, N.J. BEFORE YOU PURCHASE Send us your list of wants and we will quote you interesting prices We offer the most complete line of Fancy and Native EVERGREENS, HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, SHADE TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES and FRUITS, in small lots or by the thousand, and in the usual " High Grade Quality " IT IS NO TROUBLE TO QUOTE YOU THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO. ^^u^^ibX Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonalle. WUesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. Give credit where credit le due — Mention Exchange SURPLUS PRIVET AMOOR RIVERrNORTH, PRIVET 10.000 ft-12 in.. $10.00 per 1000. 6.000 12-18 in., S20.0Q per 1000. IBOTA PRIVET 3,000 6-15in., light, SIO.OO per 1000. 600 12-18 in., well branched. $20.00 per 1000. 1,500 18-24 in., well branched, $26.00 per 1000. 600 3-4 ft., heavy branched, 840.00 per 1000. AMOOR RIVER SOUTH PRIVET 10,000 18-24 in., well branched, $16.00 per 1000. 10,000 2-3 ft., well branched. $20.00 per 1000. 5.000 3-t ft., heavy branched, $30.00 per 1000. 1,000 CaUfornla Privet, 3 to 3K ft.. 6 or more branches, $3.00 per 100. SURPLUS CANNAS 10,000 David Harum, 2 or more eyes, $16.00 per 1000. 6,000 Egandale, 2 or more eyes, $16.00 per 1000. 6,000 Venus, 2 or more eyes, S20.00 per lOOO. 6.000 Gladiator, 2 or more eyes, $20.00 per 1000. [4.000 King Humbert, 2 or more eyes, $25.00 per SOUTHSIDE NURSERIES CHESTER, VA. Fred Shoosmith & Bro. Oregon Rose Bushes HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Pots, Tubs and Outside Planting 3Sc., 50c., 75c. HARDY PERENNIALS Otto tieinecken Horticultural Agency WbitehaU Bldg. 17 Battery Place NEW YORK Bole American Representatiye oU J. Heins Sons, Halstenbek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Nenbert, Wandsbek (Gefmany) LUy of the Valley, LUacs for Forcing. A. Eeilbolz, Qnedlinbiirg (Germany) Higb Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co„ Lisse (Holland) Wholesale Bulb Grower, Specialty Hyacinths Alw HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK. a< Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES. ; credit where credit la doe — Mention Eicbange THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL FINB STOCK of RHODODBNDRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDAA FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Reciprocity — Saw 1 \ Brcbange Mlchclscn & Co. ; EBBINGE&VAN GROO! Naarden, HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on application. American address: c/o MALTUS & WAR[, 14 Stene Street, NewTorkGty Write them you read this adyt In the Exchange Formeriy THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, Such as H. P. ROSES RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS BUXUS, CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEONIES Etc. Ask for catalog. Will help all around U yon mention the Bxctaui larch 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 7S9 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OP NURSERYMEN President, J. B. PiLKiNGTON, Portland, Ore.; vice- president, Henry B. Chase. Chose. Ala.; secrAax7. John Hall, Rochester, N. Y.;_ treasurer. Pbtbr YouNGEHs. Geneva. Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- tion wiU be held in aeveUnd, O.. June 24 to 29, 1914. Fraxinus Excelsior (Subject of this week's illustration) NGLISH horticulturists are proud of their native ;es, forming a pleasing outline without the aid of the uning knife. The specimen in our photograph bears tness of this. It requires, of course, that the tree must irt with a good outline and then be placed where the il is good, and where it has freedom to grow. Then such ndsome specimens as is the one before us will result. Though but the one species of Ash is known in Bng- id, many fine varieties of it have been secured, such ; golden-leaved, varie- ited leaved, golden :eping and green-leaved seping, and a dozen or ore others, all having fferences in their foli- ;e. One there is with lotted foliage, not imlike at of the golden spotted aved Aucuba Japonica. AU of these varieties ■e readily increased by •afting or by budding, ling the common one as stock. The weeping rts are best grafted at height of about 7ft.; ,ey then make heads Uch form in time ideal ■bors to rest under in le Summer season. Though but few Ash ees are looked on as )wering trees this one is >t without merit in this ay. The racemes of ■eenish yellow flowers •e usually numerous and ifficiently conspicuous to :tract attention, and the •een of the bark, with the 'ack buds, adds to the iterest of the display. Ash seedlings are easily lised. Seeds should be )wn as soon as ripe in utumn. If kept dry rer Winter and sown in pring they will not ap- ear for 12 months. If in Autumn, keep not possess one. It is by no means as popular a tree as it deserves to be, though it must be said that more attention has been paid to its planting of late years than had been before. Because of its being more abundant in a wild condi- tion in the Southern States than in the North, it has impressed many as lacking in hardiness, as is the case with most Southern trees, but its hardiness in the Middle States need not be doubted; indeed, it grows in a wild condition as far up as Connecticut, and in the vicinity of Philadelphia it is quite abundant. When seeds, are obtained from these Philadelphia trees, or those at Connecticut, the seedlings from them may be planted almost anywhere except in the very cold- md all Winter, sowing rst thing in Spring, hen seedlings may be loked for in a month or TO later. It is no- tions. Considerin great beauy [agnolia ow many years ago since Mag- nolia Kobus was introduced from Japan. It caused a great deal of terest at the time, being a true species, and bearing ire white flowers. But it has not proved any better an, if as good as, many species and varieties already :U known when it came among them. In fact the iest one of all Magnolias to be found in our gar- ns, M. conspicua, with its large white flowers, still ids all other whites. The flowers of M. Kobus are comparatively small; ey expand about the same time as conspicua. In one spect it differs greatly, and that is in its fruiting. possessing a large tree of conspicua has 'Ver seen a seed pod upon it. Kobus, on the contrary, great fruiter, and the pods take on most grotesque rms, caused by the swelling seeds they contain. These pods are so interesting that it is worth while to a plant in one's collection for this reason alone. |Then there is to be considered its hardiness, which is claimed exceeds that of nearly all other sorts iiown. Of course hardiness does not count with most us, as all the well known sorts of Magnolias are [rdy over a large extent of territory. Taking New prk City, and even farther north of it along the coast, .en M. purpurea and M. gracUis are among the |.rdy sorts. IThough Kobus makes to a tree size it has much ore slender branches than those of conspicua, giving the jipression of a shrub rather than of a tree, which it is. The planting season now with us jho Sweet should not be let pass without the ;"™ securing of a tree of the Sweet Gum, quidambar styraciflua, by those whose collections do Fraxinus excelsior — ^English Ash est States, and success in their thriving may be looked for. Seedlings from the far South are not as hardy, suffering for some years from their immature shoots freezing back in Winter. The cause of the immature growth is the late growth in Autumn of all Southern trees. They do not cease growing in September or October, as Northern ones do, hence hard freezings find them unprepared. This character they overcome in time, then they are hardy. The Sweet Gum is altogether a desirable tree. Its branches are often corky, its leaves are star shaped, and of a lustrous green color, and in outline it be- comes of pleasing proportions, broad at the base and usually of such regular outline that no pruning could improve them. Besides the pleasure its foliage gives in Summer, it adds to it when Fall comes, for then it is that the foliage becomes of an orange scarlet, more particularly so when the tree is growing in low, damp ground, a situation natural to it, by the way. Early botanists described this tree as being the only species of Liquidambar, but it is now known that another one exists in the Levant, a species known as L. Orientalis or L. imberbe, which bears some re- semblance to L. styraciflua, but is of smaller growth. The seeds of the Sweet Gum are borne in round, prickly burs, the burs about an inch or more in diam- eter and hanging pendant from the twigs. These burs are from the female flowers. The male flowers are separate and are in panicles above, but near the female ones. As they decay after fertilization is over, they are rarely seen by others than those who look for them in Spring, as they make no display of color. When the leaves of the Sweet Gum are crushed they emit a pleasing odor, which accounts for its name. This tree should be closely pruned when transplanted, as it almost ensures it living; and Spring is better for it than Autumn, for Northern States. - The tree which goes under the wf^tariaTree "'*'"<= °^ '^"^ Japanese Wistaria Wistaria Tree ,j.^^^ ^^^^ formerly known as Pter- ostyrax hispida, and is still so called by many, though unrelenting botanists say it should be Halesia hispida. But, aside from its proper botanical standing, its com- mon name, Japanese Wistaria Tree, seems most appro- priate, for in its inflorescence it reminds one much of the Wistaria. As it belongs to the Styrax family, the in- dividual flowers are bell shaped, with clus- ters of protruding sta- mens; they are then arranged in a drooping raceme. Being white in color and every shoot producing flowers, the" appearance of a tree of it in bloom is most love- ly, the drooping racemes displaying every flower when one looks up into a tree overhead. It is not a new introduction, hav- ing been introduced from Japan in 1875, but still it is quite rare in collec- " " ■ g its that perfectly hardy tree, its scarcity is a puzzle to those who know of its great merit. If asked to name any blemish in this tree it would be that its large leaves are not of the brightest green, but this can well be overlooked in view of the great beauty of its appearance when in flower in late Spring. It seeds freely and seeds are not diflicult of germination. Gelsemium j^^gi^ sempervirens ^^y/^ evergreen climber, Gelse- mium sempervirens, has been much overlooked in the past, partly be- cause not being hardy north of New York City it is unknown to many who confine their knowledge chiefly to outdoor plants. It is a vine growing naturally from Virginia through the South, and which, on account of the 'lovehness of its appearance in early Spring, when its golden yellow flowers are set off by its shining green foliage, is looked on as one of the treasures of the South. It is a slender vine, growing along the banks of streams and in woods, twining and overrun- ning bushes and low trees, and always flowering pro- fusely. In addition to the beauty of its flowers they are of delightful fragrance. Florists grow it in pots to some extent for selling to their customers in early Spring, for no matter how small the plants they flower; the flowers being over an inch in length and of a rich golden yellow and fra- grant, are very appeeUing. Then as its hardy nature can be referred to, the disposal of the plants is quite easy. There is a double flowered variety of this Gelsemium which is a treasure, having all the good qualities of the single ones added to its double flowers. It flowers pro- fusely in pots, and in addition has been known to display a few flowers in late Autumn. As the Gelsemium is of a twining habit it does not attach itself to surfaces, but extends itself over shrubs and other objects, much as the Honeysuckle does. In this way it sometimes ascends trees by interlacing its growths with the branches it meets. Its common name is Carolina Jessamine. Those who have seen it in its luxuriance in the lower districts of the South, say its great beauty can hardly be conceived by those who know it only from pot specimens. 760 The Florists' Exchange Water Lilies NEW PERPETUAL FLOWERING VARIETIES New, Rare and Standard Hardy and Tender Varieties Nelumbiums, Victorias and Sub-Aquatic Plants CHOICE HARDY PERENNIALS Aster St. Egwln. Pink. Splendid variety, S-in. pots, SS.OO perlOO. Lythrum Roseum, Perry's Variety. Shown at Minneapolis last year. 2- Lythrlim Virgatum (Rose Oueen.) (New.) 21.^-in. pots, $3.50 r Vinca Minor Aurea. Our hardy golden Myrtle, also shown at t apolis. 3-in. pots, 88.00 per 100. Lobelia Cardinalis. 3-in. pots, S6.00 Campanula Persic. Moerlieltni Glftantea H. Fine for cutting. 3-in. pots, 812.00 per 100. :Con Mil Persic'. Moerlieltni Glftantea fl. pi. Beautiful double-flowering Campanula. ■utting. 3-in. pots, 812.00 per 100. Iris Orlentalis. Strong (Seld-grown plants, 87.00 per 100. Iris Snow Oueen. Strong field-grown plants, 87.00 per 100. Iris Pumila. Strong fielJ-grown plants, S6.0() per 100. Hemerocallis Dr. Regal. (New.) Strong field-grown plants, SS.OO per lUO. Wm. Trickcr, ^pecS Arlington, N. J. HARDY NURSERY STOCK GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland We are in a Position Ver^l^aTli.rb'^Tci'S:"; attractive to anyone who Is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are m the market for anytliing from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties 01 Evergreens, send in your lists aid wl will give yoi a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea m sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants Ornamental Trees From Harrisons' Silver and Norway Maples, Planes, Poplars, Oaks and other deciduous trees; Kosters and Colo- rado Blue Spruce, Firs, Junipers, in large transplanted sizes. let, which gives fuU Ust, with prices. Harrisons' Nurseries BOXA9B, Berlin, Md. EVERGREENS SEEDLINGS and TRANSPLANTS For lining out. Seedlings. $2.25 to $3.50 per 1000. Transplants. 6.00 to 10.00 per 1000. TREE SEEDS The North-Easterii forestry Co. •^IJ^J'nn?' At the Custom House An interesting case was heard recently in which a firm of importers of preserved vegetables (Peas, Beans and Mushrooms in tins) had been charged on the weight of the tins and their contents, includ- ing the water which is a necessary ad- WiU belp all around It you mention the Exchange tables. The contents are sterilized and Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY 0«^._».«^inh..e^ana..^..» TheD.llillNiirs«ryCo.,lnc.o„^ErHx. .^":ss^sMtr«.ca levied tax on the gross weight because of the fact that the water in the tins was edible and formed a definite, dutiable part of the contents of the can. On an appeal by the importers, the Board of General Appraisers affirmed the tax. The opening of the Brussels Canal will allow of large ocean-going vessels to sail up to the Belgian capital. Giveeredltwherecredltlsdue-MentlonExehange HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE A splendid, large white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3,000 fine plants in 2J^-in. pots at $5.00 the 100; $45.00 the 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. u 'CHARDY NURSERY STOCI G.W.VANGELDEREN,Boshiop,nollaii by-W.B. Van Eyk, 14 Stone St., N. Y. Cit' Evergreens FOR ROCKERIES H. den Ouden (BiSou Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue Write them yuu read this advt. in tbe Exchange I New England States | Providence, R. I. The growers are busy getting their bulb stock out of the coldframes. The present outlook is very bright for plenty of stock. Formosum Lilies are going to be scarce, but the small giganteums will be very plentiful, as several of the large growers have gone in for the giganteums entirely. Azaleas of specimen size are scarce, but there are plenty of the small ones with which to fill orders. Alonzo Vose of Woonsocket opened his new flower store on Saturday with Mrs. Foster in charge. Mr. Vose is giving Woonsocket a flower store that is equal to many found in the larger cities. Koppleman's auto delivery was run into by a Prairie ave. street car at the corner of Friendship and Dorrance st. The front springs were broken. The driver escaped uninjured. John H. Foster, formerly with the Westminster et. greenhouses, has sold out his interest and has opened a flower store on Fenner st. as the Fenner St. Florist. John F. Wood is recovering from his operation and was removed from the Hope Hospital to his Bast Providence home, where another week will see him at his work. Louis Patty has been man- aging the store during Mr. Wood's ab- SCHWEDIER'S MAPI (Purple Norway Maple) 7 to 8 ft., extra fine stock, 75c. each. S7.00 per ll NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted, 60c. each, S4.00 ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft., 60o. each. SS.OO per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE 15 to 18 in., extra fine, 81.00 per 10, S7.00 per 10 12 to 15 in., extra fine, 75c. per 10, S6.00 per 10 BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM I 6 to 7 ft., 1 to IVz in. caliper, $3.50 [ All kinds ■ Nu Stock. JOS.H.BLACK,SON &CC A Bargain in Large Specimen Trees \ Evergreen! 1000 NORWAYfSPRUCE, 6 to 8 ft. high. 500 NORWAy)sPRUCE, 8 to 10 ft. high. ->RUCE,6 I ROSTER'S GLAUCA BLUE SPRt 500MAHONIA AOUIFOLIA, 2 to 3 almost as broad. A few ELM .TREES, 4 to 6 in. caliper, 26 ft. liig Also CATALPAS, 3 to 6 in. caliper. 500 ARBORVITAE, 6 to 12 ft. 100 ABIES FRASERI, 6 to 10 ft. A FEW HUNDRED RHODODENDRON 3 to 4 ft.. Parsons' Hardy. For FuU Particulars, write or cal of gigan- Olney Williams has teum Lilies for Easter. Alex. Macrea has several houses of Lilies. The Macreas specialize in Lilies, growing them the year around. Drabble Bros, of Woonsocket are cut- ting exceptionally large Carnations. Laurence Hay has been troubled with a rash or poison caused by the Acacia pollen. " ' Pawtucket, R. I. The sons of Erin showed up well here on parade on St. Patrick's Day ; the weather being good brought the people out in large numbers. Colored green and white Carnations were worn in abim- dance and small pots of 'Shamrocks sold readily at 15c. each. The Metropolitan Park Commission, has purchased from the United States Finishing Co., twenty acres of land, on the east shore of the Seekonk Eiver. It is the intention of ithe Commission to beautify this land by laying out a boule- vard, extending from School st. to Michi- gan ave. trade during the week. Alonzo Vose, Woonsocket, is now lo- cated in his new store, leaving much obtained from the city of Pawtucket the contract for planting and furnishing with plants " ' '" " "" ■"-->- DIRECT IMPORTATION^^ Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grade*. i Azaleaa, Palme, Bays, etc., from Belgium. Beftoola, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boiwood, Roses, etc.. from Boskoop, Holland. Maplea, Planes, etc.. from Oudenboach. Hollar Fruit and Ornamental Stf>ck8 from Franci' English Manettl, Japanese Lilies, etc Raffia. Red Star and three other brcnds. IKIcHUTCHISON&CO.™"HJ,Tsr 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Write them you read tbia fldy t. In tbe Exchang Headquarters fo Hardy Perennial! Write for Catalog Old Town Nurserie M. P. HAENDLER, Prop. South Natick. Mass Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Readers will confer ; more than passing valu stock of our advertis seeing the advt. The Florists' Exchange 76] The Sensational New Yellow CACTUS DAHLIA GOLDEN GATE ll BJp grower or florist can afford to ignore the 1^1 wonderful Dahlia Golden Gate and be up- \ImA\ to-date. The public today craves for Uahiias for either garden or floral use and they simply go wild when they see the Golden Gate Dahlia in bloom. Examine an old catalog of any of the large seed houses of say ten or more years . ago, note the few varieties of Dahlias listed; not much doing in Dahlias at that time. By examining any of today's seed house catalogs, you will find several pages devoted to Dahlias; some houses issue special Dahlia catalogs, which all goes to show the great demand for this popular flower. Look up any trade paper of Fall 1913, see market quotations, compare Chrysanthemum prices of 1913 with prices of 1912, note low prices for 1913. Mr. Totty of Chrysanthemum fame, in his Presi- dential address before the members of the Chrys- anthemum Society of America at Chicago last November, stated that the public's demand for Dahlias caused the slump on 'JMums; result, 'Mum growers began to sit up and take notice of Dah- lias. Watch them and growers of other kindred stock for the coming season. Why not follow suit? Start right! Plant Golden Gate Dahlia, the queen of them all. After having grown Dahlias twenty years for cut flowers and for the last five years have grown liundreds of novelties, we have John Lewis Childs Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. Mr. Wm. A. Finger, Jr. Hicksville, L. I. Dear Sir: From all appearances, up to the present time, you have in Dahlia Golden Gate one of the best va- rieties that have come under my attention. The character and habit are ideal, and the color is one of the richest I have seen. Without a doubt you have one of the best Seedlings that have been raised in this or any other country, and I believe that there will be a great future for it. Yours very truly, I. S. Hendrickson yet to see a Dahlia that has the good qualities of the Golden Gate. Most of the visitors to our grounds last year were of the millionaire class, who, as a rule, grow all the Dahlia novelties; one and all declared the Golden Gate the most won- derful of them all. We wish to call your attention to the testimonial 3f Mr. I. S. Hendrickson, formerly President of the Gladiolus Society, whose world-wide experi- ejioe and reputation as a bulb grower make his judgment very convincing. Mr. Hendrickson has been watching this Dahlia for years and was one of the first to book an order with us. Now is the time to start bulbs of the Golden Gate Dahlia for cuttings to work up stock for the coming season. Bulbs started now are a big ad- vantage over plants bought in Spring. Don't fail to take advantage of this opportunity to procure tubers of this grand Dahlia at half that other disseminators charge for plants delivered in May. A little money invested now wUl bring you big returns in Fall. You can make your own price to your customers for the bulbs or blooms of this grand Dahlia, and by placing your order at once, you can have them in quantity in season. Price to the trade for field-grown tubers, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. 35 at the hundred rate. Packed frostproof. No bulbs sent out that do not show sprouts. Disseminated by LONG ISLAND DAHLIA GARDENS/ i'r'Hicksvlllea.lvN.Y. »'ad tills iitlvt. in tbp Kxcb.i has liad a large call for funeral designs the past week. Under the direction of Tree Warden Clare, the students of the Central Falls High School have started to rid the city trees of the gipsv and browa tail moth. C. A. K. Altlio Bridgeport, Conn. usiness was very good last week, and up well woik along the lines ot decorations for parties and weddings, the e.'ctra work in tuneial oi ders has kept most of us very busy The severe weather lias let up to some extent, though the nights and mornings lemam quite cold, despite the fact that March is DParly gone. Bulbous stock is coming on in fine shape, as well as Easter plants, etc. : Carnations are still off crop with S good many growers. The Mallett Cockfield Co. of Fairfield ave., a new seed and plant store, has opened here to handle all kinds of seeds, bulbs, plants, etc. The company expects later to do design work. Its specialty is landscape work. At James E. Beach's place Easter stock is coming on in fine sihape. His Azaleas are exceptionally fine this year, Robt. Ha: pretty win plants and various shapes and i :ied baskets of with maline These orchids, Violets, Daffodils, etc. The Park Gardens and Flower Shop have their new greenhouse completed, and are filling it with bedding plajits of various kinds. They expect to grow 'Mums and Carnations in this kouse this year. Their Easter plants are coming along nicely. This firm had an elaborate wedding decoration to furnisli recently in one of the churches, a large number of palms and potted Easter Lilies being used, as well as Smilax, and Laurel rop- ing. The chancel was banked with palms and potted Lilies. Three aisles were formed witih pillars, and these were twined with laurel, the top sui-mounted with large bnndies of CaLlas and Easter Lilies, the whole making a pretty effect. Funeral work here still holds up well. John Keck & Son are still quite busy with funeral work. They had several wedding bouquets ' to make last week. Their bulb stock is coming along in fine shape for Easter. At James Horan & Son, business is about the same, with plenty, of funeral work, which helps to clean up stock in nice shape. G. C. Bouton & Son of Myrtle ave. are bringing in large quantities of bulb stock this year. Trade in general still holds good. A New Flower Day A new flower day has been launched here, which in time may be nation wide. This is to be known as "Fanny Crosby Day," the first celebra- tion being on March 24, the flower worn being the Violet, which is her favorite flower. Miss Crosby is no stranger to many, she being the blind writer, known all over the world for her beautiful liynins. This will be her 94th birthday, ■ind no better way of appreciation can M'.^ shown than by wearing her favorite llower, the Violet. May this be taken up by the florists all over. Recent visitors were Mr. Peterson, of F. R. Pierson's, and Mr. S- ' Robt. Craig (Co., of Philade the A fine vase of the new Rose Hadley The New Rose Hadley In color Hadley is a deep velvety crim- son having wonderful fragrance, and the fact that 8000 plants are being grown at Hadley, Mass., is proof that it is con- sidered productive and profitable. It was the intention of the Montgomery Co., who were the raisers, not to disseminate Hadley until next season, but the de- mand for plants was heavy and they yielded to the demand. Not being in the plant business, arrangements were made with A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell. Conn., to disseminate it, and vases of splendid blooms have been exhibited by A. N. Pierson, Inc., in aU parts of the country during the past two or three months. It has received praise and won admiration wherever shown, and has also been awarded many certificates. 762 The Florists' Exchange Trade List Plants from 2M-iii. pots, S3.00 per LISH rVY, GERMAN IVY, HELIOTROPES (dark blue), SMILAX, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots, 82.00 per 100. CXEMATIS Panlculata Seedlings. 75c. per 100, S6.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Stock plants, dormant, tl.60 ENGLISH rVY. Strong. 4-in. pots, 10c. each. ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SOIL $1.00 per 100 SALVIA Bonfire, FUCHSIAS, CUPHEAS, GERMAN IVY, ARTILLERY PLANT, STE- VIAS, VARIEGATED VINCAS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS: Polly Rose, Advance, Diana, White Cloud, Pacific Supreme, Golden Glow, Bonnaffon. CCICCI C lltb and Westmoreland Sts., . CiaCLC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange A fEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS Plumosus. tS.OO per 100. DRACAENA Indlvisa. 3-in., »6.00j 4-m., $10.00; S-in, $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2Ji-in, $5.00 per 100. BOSTON ind WHITMANI FERNS. 3-ln., 1 .> 4-in., 15c.; 6-in., 25c. VINCA'variegata. 2-in, 2c. each; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N.J. Will help all around if yon mention the Eschaage Plants and Cuttings Heliotrope, 2M-in. pots, SI 75 per 100. S15.00 oer 1000. Coleus, Red and Yellow, also Mixed, rooted cuttings, 50c. per 100; 2M-in. pots, $1.60 per 100. Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings, S1.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2}i-in. pots, S1.76 perlOO, S1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 2M-in- pots, S2.00 ,3-in.. Dots, $4.60 per 100; 4-in. pots, $8.00 per ?um, blue, 2>i-in. pots, $1 =" — i™ 1000. Asparagus Sprengt , per 100; 3-in., strong, $3.0Q per 100; PI SS.OO per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., $8.00 per 100 Achyranthes Lindeni, 2J4-in. pots, $1.60 per 100. English Ivy. rooted cuttings, S1.25 per 100. Tradescantia (Wandering Jew), m three varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN IMVanVrankenAve., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Reeiprocity — Saw It In the Bichange GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings thi size, ana well rooted. Some of my customers buy as late as may 1 lor Decoration Day sales. A fresh batch ready every week from now until May 10. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Ricard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. RpclDroolty — Saw It in the Exchange ROOTED CUTTINGS J of tins kind, good DAHLIAS. 25 c GERANIUMS CANNA BULBS. King Humbert, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Queen Charlotte, Souv. d'A. Crozy, A. Bouvier, Egandale; true to name, $2.00 per 100, $17.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END. N. J. Reciprocity— Saw It In the E;:chaTi"» Every subscriber is a prospective buyer, and we have nearly 10,000 of them on our mailing list. Do you want their patronage? A Few Plants a Little Out of the Ordinary- It is not likely that you grow your own stock of that wonderful plant, the Erica, and no one acquainted with its cultural requirements would want to suggest to the retail grower that he attempt to grow it ; nevertheless, we all should carry a good assortment of desirahle sorts, so that our people get acquainted with them. You will sell just as many Lilies, Azaleas and Daffodils for all . that, but not to have Ericas would mean that you are anything but uptodate. Remember that all of the Ericas need a cool house ; do not expose them, while on your hands, to a hot, dry atmosphere, and it will not hurt in the least to let your customers know their requirements. How about a few Boronias for your Easter display? Boronia elatior is another grand show plant and, while known for many years, is still new to a lot of people. Let your patrons see something outside of what they have been accustomed to ; they will surely appreciate it. Aotus gracilis is still another excellent Easter plant with its iine leaves and long, graceful slender spikes of yellow and crimson flowers, and so is Bauera rubioides, and we have quite a number of beautiful Acacias to select from. So few of these plants are seen throughout the Middle West, it is not necessary for the small grower to carry a lot of this class of stock, but a few should be in every collection for Easter. More and more are the Bougainvilleas coming to the front, and we see them displayed from small 4in. pot stock up to specimens in tubs spreading over 6ft. Get some and let them lielp to make your Easter dis- play the best you ever had ; it will pay you in more ways than one. Easter Lilies Some of us are straining every point to get a certain lot of Lilies in on time and, with plants showing buds with their noses turned down, a week in a 90 deg. house does wonders, and especially if we can get a fair amount of sun to go with it. Do not, however, forget that the harder you force a Lily the more necessary it is to allow a few days to harden the plants off in ; to take a plant out of a sweat box and ship it away or deliver it to your customer for Easter Sunday is a poor way to do. There may be occasions when we cannot help our- selves, but do not do it when there is a way out of it ; for instance, it is better when one or two flowers are partly open on a plant with six or eight buds, to bring the same to a cool house for three or four days, and lose a little by not having more buds open than to keep the plant in the hothouse until the last min- ute in order to get every bud to open up, and sending such stock out in a soft condition. Every Easter there are grow- ers who do this kind of thing and thereby create as much bad feeling as the man who gets rid of a bunch of pickled stock for Christmas. Do not do it. There will be enough Lilies to go around. If you depend on a retail trade and your Lilies are not first class in every respect, forget about them and purchase good ones. This is the only way out and far better than trying to work off stock which you know is going to cause trouble. Why ruin a batch of plants by hard forcing, with no chance on earth of gettinjt them in for Easter? Get them into a 55 deg. house and let them come along slowly; they will flower later on, and while they may not bring half as much as they would have at. Easter, had they been in on time, under the circumstances, you will be money ahead. Stakes : do not overlook these on the tall Lilies; every retailer has good use for stock four feet tall and over ; these are the ones most suitable for church decorations and every one of them should have a good, strong stake, which should be painted a green corresponding as nearly as possible to the color of the Lily stem. Do not put this staking off, and see to it that it is done neatly. Easter Bulb Stock More liable to be too far advanced than not enough with most of the bulb stock, even the double Tulips, it will be more of a matter of holding the flow- ers back than of pushing them, in order to get in on time. April 12 comes pretty close to the time when certain varieties of Spring bulbs flower outdoors in many localities of our country, and all the stock in cellars or coldframes will only require about two weeks in order to be at its best : one week to open up and another to finish the flowers properly, as the florist terms it. When we handle, as we do at Easter, an unusual quantity of bulbs, of as much importance as any- thing else is to provide a proper place to keep the stock in good condition and the man who has a frostproof deep coldframe or pit has the ideal spot. If the stock should happen to be a little backward the sashes can be kept on and a few hours of sun will just more than open up the flowers ; on the other hand if the flowers are rather further advanced than we would care to have them, put on a heavy shade and keep the sun out ; by so doing a temperature below 40 deg. might be maintained, which is your coolest house it goes up to 50 and over on a sunny day. Have your frame ready two weeks before Easter, and place the stock which needs this attention into it. Here a Tulip or Narcissus can be kept in perfect shape for ten days or over, and be the better for it when, later on, delivered to the customer. Watch your double Tulips, do not let them get too long if you intend using some of them for the making up of dishes or pans, and this will not hurt them in the least. If not neglected in watering, they will keep on flowering and looking well ; but long, straggly stock is hard to handle — even with the most care- ful way in tying the plants up they usu- ally make a poor showing and much of this can be avoided by keeping them out of the Rose house. English Wall Flowers Make Fine Easter Plants We sowed out last July a trade pack- age of dwarf Wallflower. They were transplanted with the rest of the bien- nials and perennials, such as Foxglove, Gaillardias and Hollyhocks, and were left outdoors until the end of October when they were potted up into fours and brought to a coldframe where they re- mained up to the first week in February ; since then they have had a shift into 5'3 and have grown into bushy plants, with fifteen to twenty flower stalks to be in full bloom by Easter, and, unless we are very much mistaken, every one will be disposed of. You need not have been used to seeing Wallflowers in England in order to be able to appreciate these charming plants ; their delicious fra- grance and Springlike flowers make them favorites to those who never heard of them before, and it is at Easter that it pays every florist conducting a retail place to have a good stock on hand ; of all the colors the reddish brown seems to sell best and the dwarf sorts have the most call. Chrysanthemums You should be in full swing by this time with the preparations for the stock for the next season. April propagated cuttings make usually as fine plants as any for commercial purposes ; now you should have the very best of young growth to select from, the plants are full of life and the cuttings root quickly. Look over your stock ; if you have made up your mind what to plant this year and how many of each and find yours short, rather than make use of every available cutting whether good or not, select the best and invest a few dollars and buy the balance ; in fact, not a few of the smaller growers leave the growing on of the young stock to the specialists and I do not know but what this is the best way ; you can buy cheap enough and in that way get plants full of -life -and vigor and all of one size. Geraniums S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle and others. 2j^-in., $2.00 pen 00, 1 1 7.50 per 1000. Mme. Salleroi, Rose Ge- raniums, Stocks, Helio- trope, Asparagus Spren- geri, Double and Single Alyssum, Forget-Me-Not, Vinca Variegata and Lan- tanas, strong, out of 2}/^-in., $2.00 per TOO, $5.00 per 300. Pansies, Daisies (Bellis), Forget-Me-Not and Wall- flowers, ready to bloom for Easter. |i.5oper 100, $12.50 per 1000. Seedlings, S2.50 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Hardy Ivies. Strong, 4-in., 4 to 5 ft., 3 to 4 runners, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids and Big Boston. Fine plants, $1.00 per iooo,$8.50 per 10,000. TOMATO PLANTS. Ready for transplanting, all kinds, $1.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two years old, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT »*l«i 1,000 GERANIUMS DOUBLE GRANT 2-in., S20.00 per 1000. 1500 GERANIUMS, Beaute Poitevine. 2-in., S22.00 per 1000. 2000 GERMAN IVY. 2-in., S20.00 pel 1000. GERMAN IVY. Rooted Cuttings. Sl.OC per 100. 500 ANTHERICUM Variegatus. i in.. $10,00 per 100. 500 VINCA Variegata. 3-in., $6.00 per 100, H. L. PATTHEY ^^.^..f'J.e^f Geraniums Rooted Cuttings Fine stock, ready now Poitevine, Ricard, Castellane, Perkins Doyle and Viaud, S15,00 per 1000 S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 100( Cash with order FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange Geraniums Rooted Cuttings ANNA BROWN (New Pink), S12.00 i Cash with order. Peter Brown, L^»Erpi Reciprocity— Saw It In the Excbanffe The Florists' Exchange 763 Hydrangeas Those for Memorial Day and Later Quite a number of the smaller retail growers have not as yet fully realized the full value of some of the new introduc- sorts as to habit, size of flower heads, or color, yet as with many other plants we grow, it often happens that a certain sort does better with us than another, and for that reason, if no other, it might be well to not confine yourself to just two or three varieties but to make use of eight or ten. A well-grown and finished plant of any of these Hydrangeas makes a valuable Easter plant, but by far more can be disposed of at and around Me- morial Day. Not only do we sell them for the decoration of graves but they are as much, if not more than ever, made use of for the filling of vases and specimen plants in tubs. All stock intended for these purposes should be allowed to come along now ; the coldframe was all right for over wintering them, but they need a house of 45 deg. at night and plenty of sunshine during the day. Give the plants all the room they need and, if potbound, light doses of liquid cow manure should be applied. Good time now to propagate Hydrangeas; the Easter stock can be gone over after we find plants with fine young shoots coming up from the base of the plant, which do not add in the least to the appearance of the plant; all such can be taken and made use of for cuttings. Work up a good stock ; it is not too late to start them. If you want to get extra sized plants by next Fall, three or more of these cuttings, when rooted, can be planted together and grown on that way — while this is not the best w^ay, it is made use of by many suc- cessful growers and good results are ob- tained. Geraniums Try a Few This Spring in Frames Have you ever tried frame culture for the bedding Geraniums? It is well worth doing. A frame wherein plenty of head room can be had for the plants is neces- sary, for you do not want the foliage nor the flowers to come in touch with the out glass protection, that is, if you want a good truss of flowers to every plant which is sold. Some of the small grow- ers propagating their own stock at this time of the year usually have old plants on hand from which cuttings have been taken all Winter; they are ready to be thrown out, but if you are at all short, these can be brought on into fine speci- mens by the first week in June, a time when you might be very glad to have a new batch to draw from, not so much for planting out as for the filling of window boxes and vases. I would suggest to shake all the soU from the root of the old stock, repot them into 4*s, and cut back to about six inches, give them a mud hotbed and keep just a little on the dry side for about ten days, when new life will appear along the hard wooded old stalks and soon you will notice a healthy growth, and you will have bushy plants by the middle of May, with leaves of a color and markings you can never hope to obtain in the greenhouse. Give this a trial. You might also try a good batch of the young stock in the frames. Allow plenty of space between the plants and plunge the pots into the soil or what- ever other material you are in the habit of using for a covering over the manure, then plant. Will do nicely outside and might be reserved for late orders, for the reason that they will remain longer there New Service Between America and the Levant It was recently announced that the Hamburg-American Line would establish a passenger and freight service between New York and ports in the eastern Med- iterranean and the Black Sea. It is now learned from the Hamburg office of the line that the news is correct, and that the first boat will be the steamship torcovado, which is advertised to leave New York April 15. A regular monthly treight and passenger service between New York, Greece, Turkey and the Black oea will thus be inaugurated. Price Reduction The strenuous weather of February completely disarranged our plans, and now everything comes at once. Two lots of plants ready to go out and another lot ready to go in. We shall give you the benefit of a reduction in price to quickly make room. Our plants are branched and stocky, and were never better. The price is only $3.00 per 100. 300 for $5.00. These plants, if benched, will blossom from Memorial throughout the Summer. If potted on and pinched they will make you a leader for Spring sales. Potted into 3)^ or 4-inch pots and set on the back side of Carnation benches will yield a surprising profit. While you can get fine plants at a small price, make room somewhere. No other plant will do the amount of business in so short a time as our $20.00 per 1000 SILVER PIINH SEEDLING Every shoot of the 40 or 50 that it throws is a flower spike. Make room today and secure your plants. Now is the time to sow seed for plants to bed out. Snaps are fast coming into favor for garden use. Encourage it — Push it — Prepare for it. You will fuss with a Geranium for nine months and sell at Sl.OO to S1.50 a dozen, while you can get the same money for our SEEDLING Snap plants in three months, and at one-tenth the cost of production. This is not theory, but a plain fact. Pure seed at Sl.OO per pkt.; 3 for S2.50; 7 for $5.00. All orders cash. Free cultural directions. G. S. RAMSBURG ^of^^^swonru. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade WE GROW COLEUS ALL THE YEAR ROUND Verschaffeltll, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria and Firebrand in large quantities $6.00 per 1000 Leading Varieties in Smaller Lots Good, Strong, Clean, Well-rooted Cuttings Satisfaction Guaranteed Cash w ith Order A. NAHLIK Successor to C. SCHULZE & SON Established 1875 261-275 LAWRENCE ST., FLUSHING, N. Y. PANSIES Fine transplanted plants, in bud, from coldframe, $12.00 per 1000. Large, stocky Seedlings, Fall sowing, $3.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. YINCA YARIEGATA Extra strong Aug. and Sept. field-rooted layers, the best ever for the money— S1.26 per 100, $12.00 per lOOO; 2}i-in., S2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000; 3-in., $4.00 and $5.00 per 100; 3H-in., $6.00 per 100. We think the above stock is about as fine as is possible to grow. Pot plants all well furnished with leads and ready for a shift. The Vinca Grower— W.J. ENGLE,R. D. 8, Dayton, Ohio Write them you read tbla advt. In the Bscbange DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS Mixed colors, 2-in., $2.C GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. 2-in., $2.00 per IC DRACAENA IndiTlsa. 2-in., $2.00 per 100 GERANIUMS. Strong, cut back plants, from ' Elmer Rawlings, "'G^°»?r° Olean,N.Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Elxchange GERANIUM PLANTS For immediate c We have the following varieties in fine, stocky, well-rooted stock, ready to shift into 4-inch. CTSSE DE HARCOURT White BERTHE DE PRESILLY Light Pink MME. BARNEY Cerise CASTRIES BEAUTE DE POITEVINE Salmon S. A. NUTT Deep Red $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 livery from 2-in. pots Carnation Cuttings i^cady Now 100 1000 $4.00 $30.00 GLORIOSA ROSETTE 4.00 30.00 Write us about other varieties. BAUR 6, STEINKAMP Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA -Meatlon ExcbapRe ROOTED (hrysantJiemum Cuttings Golden Glow, Amith's Advance, Unalia, Mc- Niece, Bonnaffon, Thanksgiving Queen. S1.75 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Roman Gold, Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Y. Sensation. $3.50 per 100, 818.00 per 1000. Fine 2ii-m. of above, $2.50 and S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOOO. Silver Pink Snapdragon To make room— fine 2M-m-. S2.50 per 100. ENGLISH IVY Strona. baaby pUnV 4-m. pota - per 100 (12.00 PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. Glre credit where credit ia due — Mention Excliange $3.00 per 100, $28.00 per 1000 Buxton's Silver Pink and Phelps Brothers' NEW EVERBLOOMINQ WHITE SNAPDRAGONS Fine, strong plants, grown from cuttings Holly Fern Pteris Wilsoni and Wimsetti for Easter Perfect plants, large, full and bushy, 3-inch pots, 6c. ; 7c. if shipped in pots R.G.HANFORD,Norwalk,Conn. Write tbem you rend ihls advt. In the ExcbanKe SINAPDRAQOIVS Separate colors, from pots, at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Semi-Dwarf, $2.00 per 100. RAMSBURG'S Silver Pink. $4.00 per 100; SALVIA Bonfire. From pots, $20.00 per 1000. VINCA Major. 3-inch, $3.60 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Fine stock, $25.00 per 1000. COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings of red and yellow, $6.00. per 1000 . , ALBERT M. HERR. •.' Lancaster, Pa. Will help all around If you mention 764 The Florists' Exchange The One Most Desirable DAHLIA For Cut Flower T DELICE A soft, but lively pink color which appeals to everyone Habit of growth perfect, with long, wiry and stiff sti which hold the flowers erect without the slightest incli tion toward a weak neck. Very free flowering and of most desirable decorative form. DELICE has always been scarce, the supply never equaling the demand, but we have made special efforts to produce a large stock and this is the first Spring that we have been in a position to offer it in dormant, undivided field-grown roots. PRICES : $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per.lOO, $140.00 per 1000 For the most completi! list of DAHLIAS ever offered send for on SPECIAL DAHLIA CATALOGUE. The above offer is for The Trade Only. HENRYA. DREER,inc 714-716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Rooted Cuttings 150,000 Alternantheras p. Major, Rosea and Yellow. S4.50 per 1000, BrilUanrtssima ' and Jewel, $5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per lOOj fine Etoile d'Or, S2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow. White, $1.00 per "" WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 1000. 3.00 I GENISTA. Sl.OO per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gurney and Pauline, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. SS.OO per 1000. VINCA Varlegata and Green. 90c. per 100, $8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 Itinds. $5.00 per 1000. FUCHSIA. Named kinds, $1.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIA. Named. $1.00 per 100. STOCK SEEDLINGS. Princess Alice and Beauty of Nice. S5.00 per 1000. COLEUS. 10 Unds, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS . P. Rose, Supreme, Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow, Appleton, Weeks, Dolly Dimple, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted. 2!4- in., 2c. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Giant, 2-in., 2c. DAISY, Yellow. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; Etoile d'Or, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; Mrs. Sanders, 2Ji- in., $2.50 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Pauline, white; Gurney, 2-in.. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchangi I Some Excellent I^STOCK= ii, 2-1 , $2.C BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Wm help all ai-ouDd If you mention the Excbajnge DRAC^NAS 6-inch, 30 cts. 5-;nch, 25 cts. 4-inch, 15 cts. A trial will convince you WM.EHMANN, Corfu, N. Y. I the Escbange Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healtliy in W.J.CHINNICKJRENTON,N.J. Will help all around if you mention '" 3M Prin 2^ Primula obconica 2.25 20. 3H anerarias. Choice mined. . 6.50 50, 2Ji Goerarias ■' Choice mixed . 2.25 20. 2H Asparagus Piumosus 3.00 27.__ 3 Asparagus Piumosus 6.00 55.00 3 Aaparagus Hatcher; 8.00 75.00 2^ Asparagus prengeri 2.50 22.50 3H Atparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2Ji AbutilonSavitzii... 2.60 22.50 2}i Coleus. Red and yellow... 2.50 22.50 6 Dracaena Indivisa 20.00 2Ji Feverfew. Little Gem 2.50 22.50 2>i Fuchsias. Double and Single 2.75 25.00 2Ji Heliotrope. 3 kinds 2.75 25.00 2}i Lantanas. Many Idnds 3.00 25.00 2}i Geraniums. 20 kinds 2.25 20.00 2H IvyCeraniuma. 8 vara 2.75 25.00 2Ji Variegated Geraniums. 4 kinds 3.00 25.00 2}i Double Petunias. 12 kinds 2.75 25.00 2^ Double Alyssum. Large pUnts 2.75 25.00 3H Vinca Variegated 6.00 60.00 2Ji White and YeUow Marguer- ites 2.50 22.50 2Ji Marguerite. Mrs Sander.. 3.00 25.00 20 kinds Coleus Rooted Cuttings. Write for Abundance of Stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist WASHINGTON. NEW JERSEY GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, 2-in. pots, $1.80 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, 330.00 per 1000: 4-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Poiteylne, Doyle, and others, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 4-m. pots, $5.00 per 100. COLEUS. 15 varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000; 2-in. pots, SI. 50 per 100. VINCA Variegated. 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 2- in. pots. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. Rooted Cuttings. 60c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. SALVIAS Bonfire and Zurich. Rooted Cut- tings, 75c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.60 per 100. HELIOTROPE, Blue. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 FUCHSIAS. 2-in. pots, S2.00 per lOD. FEVERFEW, Double White. 3-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. CANNAS, F. Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Pres. McKlnley, Dormant, $1.50 per 100. ASTERS, Early and Late. Separate colors; seedlings, 40c. per 100. MARGUERITE CARNATIONS, VERBENAS, STOCKS; SINGLE PETUNIAS, Howard's Star. Seedlings, 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. TOMATOES, CABBAGE. 25c. per 100. PEPPERS, CAULIFLOWER. 50c. per 100. EGG PLANTS. $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS ■ - Delanson, N. Y. Best Sweet Peas. — Wl: ariety.of wliite, pinl;, la tlie Spencer Sweet Peas? — A. A. R., N. T. — Presuming that the Sweet Peas are wanted for cut .flower purposes, I would recommend the following: Nora Unwin, white, though this variety is eclipsed hy """ " " ' ' ' ^ expensive King Mrs. Cuthbertson, color; King Edward Spencer, ( Thomas Stevenson, orange-scar Marie Corelli and Rosabelle, Sweet Peas Drop Can you advise, thi Sweet Peas. The ■( and Chrii ?o^h Their Buds. — ■ me into flower at Christmas, and h; Dpped heavily until last weeK wl ey started to drop the buds. They — As a rule bud dropping usually fol- lows a decided change in temperature or in feeding, but the vines should shortly is taken with temperature, watering, etc.. helped as they will be by this fine change for the better, in the weather, and the plants should be good for at least another month or more. — G. W. K. Blue Plae. — Please tell me through the Question Box, the catalog name of the Iris known as the Blue Flag.— H. D. T., All Are Transplanted Plants Per i ANTIRRHINUM, Giant Flowering. Tall and semi-dwarl, Mixed Colors 80. ASTERS. In Mixed Colors. Crego's Invincible Hohenzollern Queen of Market ASTERMUMS. White CARNATIONS, French. Mixed Colors. 2H-in. pots. Will bloom by Memorial Day 4. Double Giant, Marguerite, mixed Hardy Garden. CENTAUREA, Sweet Sultan. Mixed Colors CELOSIA plumosa. Mixed Colors CANDYTUFT, dwarf hybrids, mixed Empress. White Hardy (Iberis Sibirica), one year old i DELPHINIUM Bella Donna. New 2.00 Bella Donna. One year old 10.00 and hybridum 75 andhybridum. One year old. 6.00 DIMORPHOTHECA (African Daisy). New hybrids. Beautiful colors 1.00 DAISIES, Swan River 50 HELIOTROPE. Very large flow, Tcfi xed. 2>'2-in. pots. LOBELIA, Crystal Pala. ^Ts^mmer PHLOX, Jubilee. Mixed dwarf Jubilee Enchantress. Beautiful pmk . . . . Subulata. Pink and white. One year old. . t SALVIA splendens (Scarlet Dragon). Very large {lowering; beats all Salvias Splendens. 2,t2-in. pots '. Splendens. Rooted Cuttings. SCHIZANTHUS SALPIGLOSSIS, Emperor STOCKS, Ten Weeks Princess Alice. White SWEET ALYSSUM, Carpet of I t^r^x»i^L->^. vcij, ia,E;c.,u.vcii..H. mixed. . . . I VALERIANA officinalis (Hardy Heliotrope). 1 Very fragrant; out of garden. I YUCCA fllamentosa. Three years old. ... : DRACAENA indivisa. .?-in. pots HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Last Sun 3-in. 3.50 'ish to Impre: rily for publication, but faith. We will endeavor tlons submitted to us by subscribers, but cannot recognize anonymous communlca- IDENTIFICATION OF PLANTS When sending specimens for names, cor- respondents should send some lower leaves of herbaceous plants, as well as upper ones, and of all plants, flowers and seed vessels. If possible. In addition to this. If stated whether It be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or cultivated, location where grown. It would Identification of specimens the sender, not necessa- guarantee of good UMBRELLA PLANTS.' ' S-in. po REtNHOlD UNDRITZ, Florist and Gardener 18« Greenleaf Ave., West New Brighton STATEN ISLAND - - - NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange Seasonable Stock ACHYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings.SI ANTIRRHINUM. Rooted Cuttings. id Ramsburg's strains Rooted Cuttings. Eisele, Pres. Meyer and Express, biike ' of York, Klnj bud and bloom. CINERARIAS. In bud and bloom. FERNS. Plersonl and CECIL BROWN; :ady for : s,$6.00 per Rooted Cuttings. Ready for 2-i , 2 ft. long, 8c. DRAC/ENA indivisa. 4-in., lOc; 5-in., 20c. Cash with order, please. J"l»r n OWAIV LYNBROOK, L. 1., . W. L. aillALI, NEW YORK CYCLAMEN Mind. Best Kraini, 3}i-in., 6c.; 4M-in, 20c. BELLAMY BROS. March 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 765 Easter Plants AZALEAS OINJS oi oui specialties. We have three large houses of these popular Easter plants. Our stock is well budded and shaped and in the right condition for Easter. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, pink. We are exceptionally strong on this popular variety; fine plants in 6 and 7-in. pots, 60c., 75c., Sl.OO, S1.25, 81.50, and S2.00 each. Ernest Eckhart, pink, 60c. and 76c. each. Vervaeneana, variegated, 75c. and Sl.OO each. Mme. de Schry- veriana, double variegated, 75c. $1.00 and $1.25 each. Niobe, double white, $1.00 and $1.25 each. L ILIUM Multiflorum and Giganteum. Grown from 9-10 bulbs, fine plants, 10c. per bud; less than 4 buds to a plant, 12c. per bud. We grow 7000 Lilies. SPIRAEA DAFEODILS plant. $2.50 per RHODODENDRONS 8 and 9-in pots, $1.50, HYDRANGEA Otaksa. One large house of this variety alone, and the best selling of all Easter plants in 6 and 7-in. pots, 3 to 8 blooms to a plant, 50c., 75c., Sl.OO, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 each. We also have a fine lot of French varieties: Bouquet Rose, pink; Countess De Vibraye, pink ; Mme. E. Moulliere, white; fine plants, 6-in. pots, 75c. andl$1.00 each ROSES HYANCINTHS We grow only the three best varieties: Gertrude, ink; Grand, Maitre, blue; La Grandesse, white. -m. pots, S12.00 per 100. TULIPS To save express charges, please mention if you want the pots. Cash \ When visiting Philadelphia, stop and pay us a visit. Our greenhouses are located only four miles fron ity— Market Street. Take car on Fifth Street, marked Fox Chase or Olney, get off at Bristol Street, walk f m c> #>u iftJB m ik.1 lk.1 19 rfe#^C^ S'ci»«l and Bnstol Streets and Rising Sun Av( AsCHItIAININ DKU9.9 Philadelphia, pa Pansies «™ Immense Flowers, grand colorings, pr duced from our selected seed, raised an ideal climate. $3.00 per 1000 1st size plants $5.00 per 1000 2nd " " RICHARD DIENER SCO., ain View, Cal. Buxton's Kiilarney Pink Snapdragon For want of room we offer to the trade our unsurpassed strain of light pink Snapdragon, not only in Plants, but also in good, strong, well-Rooted Cuttings. Strong Plants, from pots, $35.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings, $18.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. We guarantee this strain the equal of any for production, color, stem, and all other qualifications of a first-class Snapdragon. G. E. BUXTON Nashua, N. H. Giganteum and Formosum Lilies In bud, just right for Easter; three, four and five buds to the plant, any height desired. Pack in earthen or paper pots. BRANT BROS. INC. UTICd, NEW YORK -The lue Flag" has been ap- piieu [u tne naxive Iris versicolor. Per- haps the Iris which you have in mind is Siblrica, which bears purplish blue flow- ers on long stems and is good for cut- ting. The German or Flag Iris, I. Ger- manica, is of course also blue. Ground Glass in Sashes. — I have of- fered to ine a quantity of sashes glazed with ground glass; would there be any objections to their use on coldframes for growing Lettuces or on a Tomato house for growing Violets or starting seed- lings?— A. R. S., N. H. anlight as readily, they would 3 desirable the rest of the 3 ishes glazed with clear glass. md in the and these could not be better. Golden Spur that the kept too long in tne dark, ana in a temperature such as caused them to make considerable growth there, and that under such con- ditions the buds were smothered and "blighted." They should have been un- covered and brought in earlier, or kept earlier than Emperor and Von Sion. narcissi Pail to Bloom Second Tear.— I cannot get Narcissus to bloom here the second year; what can I do to them? — J. C, Fla. — It is uncertain whether the in- quirer refers to Narcissi grown in a greenhouse or in the open ground; if the former, throw them away and buy new; if the latter, and good culture and fertilization do not avail, you will have to plant new bulbs each year in the open also. Geraniums Perennials if per 100. English Ivy, S-lnch, SS.OO per 100. GERMAN IRIS, VERONICA LONG- IFOLIA SUBS., PHYSOSTEGIA, all field grown, S3.50 per 100. Privet Cuttings, ^^^ooo^'f^r^"^?^'. W.E.KING -:- Little Silver, N. J. field grown plants at all. Field g plants are usually planted in the g houses in early October. Ismene— Time to Start.— Will kindly tell me at what time to Ismene in order to have them in b Memorial Day. How many bulbs i upon the size of the bulbs. Address of Tree Surgeon. — Could you tell me where I might find some one who undertakes "tree surgery," that is to say, the patching up of decayed and broken trees— G. N., N. T. -Apply to John G. Weathers, 1 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N. J. vespertina fl. pi. CYCLAMEN Time to Plant Violets in House. — Please tell me what time of the year Violet plants should be planted in the benches in the Violet house, in order to give crop in February, March and April next year? — O. M., Vt. — There are two methods. Many up- to-date growers plant the young plants Propag-ating Lychnis vespe also Euphorbia polychroma lata please tell me the hesi .nca.is. ^^ propagate from cuttings Lychnis vesper- tina fl. pi. also Euphorbia .polychroma tity? — J. L., Mass. — Lychnis vespertina fl. pi. is in- creased by root cuttings made and han- dled in the usual method for such cut- tings. Euphorbia polychroma (also called E. epithymoides) and E. corol- lata and all the herbaceous species may be increased from root divisions in Spring or Autumn, or by seeds sown in the Spring. red, blood red. Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to n August Seedlings, fine, healthy ;Dlants, transplanted from flats: l6o,'«ro.bo'per"lOOO.' Wonder of Wandsbek (salmon), $4.50 per 100, 840.00 per 1000; plants from 2>^-in. LANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Alph. Rlcard, John Doyle, Beaute Poitevine, Jean Viaud. Strong, healthy plants, from 2H- in. pots, S3.0D per 100, 825.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Dormant tubers. 2-3 eyes. Chas. Henderson, Chicago, Duke of Marlboro, Mme. Crozy, Queen Charlotte, Florence Vaughan. 82.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. BEGONIA gracilis. Pink and iuminosa red, ,__ u_jj:— <=— ., plants. From 3-in 846.00 per 1000. : above at the 1000 rate. United States, Wells Fargo, Adams E.\-press Cos. for bedding. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Pansies for Easter Fine stock, grown cool, in bud and bloom, al transplanted plants. let size 82.00 per 10{ Will be.in full bloom for Easter. E. B. JENNINGS, Grower of the Finest Pansies Lock Bbx 254 SOUTHPORT, CONN. 766 The Florists' Exchange *###########^^############* Easter Plants # I LILIES PANDANUS i I DRAC^NAS ACACIAS | I SPIR^AS AZALEAS I i LILACS DAISIES f ^ and ROSES I GENISTAS I ^ # The Home of the Scottii Fern JOHN scon, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Rutland Road and East 45th Street # ############ i due— Mention Exclia CANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, home grown, strong dorm&nt tubers, $2.00 to t6.00 per 100. Our Selection of Fine sorts, »2.S0 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Asparaftua Sprenfterl. 2}^ •inch pota.$3.00 Asparagus Sprenfterl. 3-inch potft. . 6.00 Asparaftus Sprenfterl. 4-ui. pots.. 8.00 Abutiloa SavitzU. 2K-inch pots.. 3.00 Achyraathes. d sorts. Rooted Cut- tings 1.00 $8,00 Afteratum. Blue and white. Rooted h^CuttingB 1.00 8.00 brysanthemums .Rooted Cunings 60 fine commercial varietes. $2.00 & 3.00 $15.00 & 20.00 Coleus. 26 sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.00 8.00 Cuphea. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa. 4-inch pots 12.00 Dracaena Indlviaa. 6-inch pots 20.00 EngUsh Ivy. 3>i-inch pots 8.00 Feverfew. DouUe white. Rooted Cut- tings 1.60 12.00 Forget-me-not 1.60 PuchsiaB. Double and single. Rooted Cuttings 1.(10 12.00 Fuchsias. Double and single. 2^- inch pots 3.00 German Ivy. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Heliotrope. Light and dark. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- tings 1.60 12.00 Lemon Verbenas. 2K-inch pots. . . 3.00; Lantanas. 2>^ -inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 18 00 Salvia. New sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.60 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Stevia Compacta 1.25 10.00 Tradescontia 1.26 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. GItb credit where credit 1b due — Mention E?icbaiige PALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS Assorted Ferns for dbhes. S3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosua, S3.00 per 100. Kentias for centers, 10c. each. Kentla Belmoreana, 4-iiL, 25c. and 35c.; S-id.. t> fiOc.and^Sc. HENRY WESTON. "^N^^J^*"' Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange up and dying. What can w — W. W. P., N. J. — Pandanus Veitehii requ p_erature_of_65 deg.Jq 70 deg., and littl - -ch__ 3 plenty of 'water in Summer! but not be over-watered in Winter, for and a chill from low temperature ill bring on black Pollag-e for Identiflcatlon Will you kindly give correct name of enclosed plant or leaves. It is a low growing plant 4in. to 61n. high, of spreading habit with spikes of blue or purple flower 6in. to Sin. high, somewhat re- sembling a Grape Hyacinth. — L. M.. __ _abmitted for identiflcatlon, probably Ophiopogon Japonicus var gatus or O. Jaburan, var. argenteu^s v Sweet Peas Injures by Gas. — Before gas main was laid in front of my place raised Sweet Peas and Chrysanthe- the best: following the laying „as main and maintaining gas igh same, I have been unable to raise anything in these houses. Will you kindly advise me of the effect of gas on plants, especially Sweet Peas, and if the soil is once contaminated with gas will it ever be fit for use? I re- moved the soil about three feet deep, replacing same with new soil,, and have the same bad results. Would you kindly advise me of several experts on the effect of illuminating gas on plants, es- pecially Sweet Peas. My houses are modern King houses, and now I find myself unable to obtain any results but losses.— P. W. M., N. J. of the 961 of Thinking that per- ,afi; of April 19, 1913, haps you have mislaid you that date, we are mailing "We suggest that yi Crocker, whose address close of the article, and you how to procure copies of the "Botanical Gazette," in which articles on the effect of gas on plants are, or were, appearing. If. after removing the old soil to the depth of 3ft. and replacing it with fresh soil, the damage to Sweet Peas planted in this is still going on, this fact would LOOK 20.000 HYDRANGEAS P. G.. ^^1^-^^Z^,^^ LARGE SPECIMEN SHRUBS -variety CALIFORNIA PRIVET in aU sizes also field-grown plants for immedlat White-FloNvering Dogwood Collected plants -with good root system: 5 to 6 feet, $20.00 per 100; 6 to 8 feet, $30.00 per 100; 10 to 12 feet, $65.00 per 100 Wholesale List to the Trade only THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, new jersey ELIZABETH, that the leakage of but the buds ip abo growing have come along in good shape. — H. R., — It would appear that Tulip bulbs grown under the same conditions should all give the same results. Perhaps the difficulty arises from the fact that the variety which gave such poor results is not a good forcing Tulip. As the in- quirer does not give the varieties grown, and no definite statement of how he handled the Tulips, we can only conjec- ture what the cause of failure was. At the same time there has been much vexatious loss this year through the failure of early Tulips. It Is explained that sometimes a consignment of bulbs get '-^ '- -^- '"'^ -^ " road vans in this country. About Grass Seeds.— Kindly let me know through your valuable paper if orchard grass will make a sod as ^ood as lawn grass in a year, and what kinds of grass seeds are most suitable to plant mlight It •onger but 1 one year than lawn grass. of equal parts of Timothy make a good sod for for Carnatii seedsman ^ grass seeds for nake Carnation sod. specialty of ir soil, and high, ui'table ilight. Ciilture of Boses and Carnations. — We would be very grateful for a little information, through your paper, on Car- nation and Rose culture. We have in our employ a man as foreman who has proved quite satisfactory in most of_hii his so-called "up-to-date method" for the poor showing made with his Car- nations and Roses. The foreman has been allowed to follow his own methods as to growing everything. Our Carna- tions and Roses are in solid beds and the only care they have, is keeping the weeds down, watering, and an occasional feed of bone-meal, sheep manure, cow manure, and lime. But the ground has His theory is that the feeding are near the surface and should not be disturbed by working the ground. Whenever he has given them a feed it has bppn mixed with fresh soil. Here- kept our Carna- oliage, and the round well stirred at all times and ch better results that ^of dead tha be best— H. G., Ark. — The poor showing !j;firc, (Continued on page ' Perhaps as usual he beds, 75 6-inch pots $1.00 each 30 7-inch pots 1.60 each 10 8-inch pots 2.00 each 10 9-inch pots 2.50 each IV! 500 3-inch pots $10.00 per.lOO j 300 4-inch pots 12.00 per, 100 GARDEN CITY ESTATES GREENHOUSES' C/O Geo. Brice, Supt. GARDEN CITY, L. I. Give credit wherecreditlsdue — Mention EschanKe SOME GOOD THINGS YOU MAY NEED Per 100 CUPHEAS. 2 and 2H-m. pots $2.00 MARGUERITES (Daisy), l-in. pot* fine stock 10.00 FUCHSIAS. Mixed. 2H-in. pots 2.00 ENCHANTRESS CARNATION. Rooted Cuttings 3.00 ENCHANTRESS CARNATION. 2-in. pots. 4.00 I DARK PINK ENCHANTRESS CARNA- TION. Rooted Cuttings. 2.60 GERMAN IVY. Rooted Cuttings 75 BUCHNER GERANIUM (White). Rooted Cuttings 1.00 SALVIA Zurich. 2H-in.pots 2.00 ED. A. LORENTZ, Middletown, N. Y. Rooted Cuttings FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit/lSl.OO per 100, S8.0D per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c. per 100, S6.00 per 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. 80c. per 100, S7.00 per 1000. SALVIA Zurich. Absolutely true to name. Sl.OO per 100, SS.OO per 1000. AGERATUM. SteUa Gurney. 50c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. J. P. CANNATA, ML freedoni, N. J. Write them you rend this advt. In the Exchange Boston ferns, l^^tJ%^i^. Roosevelt ferns, fKbo^M Whitmani Compacta, ^1^!"«!S^ per 1000. 2fiO at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, "^Al^*^' Please mention the Eiohange vjhen writing. PANSY PLANTS Of my largest flowering mixture of Show varieties, unsurpassed in quality; good size, stocky plants Sept. sown, $3.00 per 1000; 6000 lots, S2.60 per 1000. Fine, bushy. Fall transplanted, in bud and bloom, S1.50 per 100, S12.00 per 1000. 500 at lOOO.rate. BELLIS (Daisies). White and Pink. large Fall transplanted plants, in bud and bloom, S1.25 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. GUSTAV PITZONKA Panajarm R.D.,Bristfll,Pa. The advertising columns of THE EXCHANGE will not flood you with useless inquiries that are costly to March 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 767 PALMS FOR DECORATING and COUNTER SALES Stock More Extensive Line of Sizes More Complete And Values Greater Than We Have Ever Offered at This Season of the Year You will probably require some foliage plants in connection with your flowering stock for Easter. If so, we are prepared to serve you with both quality and prices that will have your approval. ARECA LUTESCENS 100. 4-m. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 15 to 18 in. high, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. 5-in. pota, 3 plants in a pot, 18 to 20 in. high, $6.00 per doz. 8-in. tubs, bushy specimens, 42 in. high, $3.00 each. COCOS WEDDELIANA We have not only the most extensive but also the best stock of Cocos in the world, and the only place where you can get plants from 10 cts. up to specimens at $15.00 each. Pots In. high 2-in. 5 to 6 $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 3-in. 8 to 10 2.00 per doz., 15.00 per 100. 5-in. 18 to 24 splendid plants, 75 cts. each. 7-in. 34 to 36 grand specimens, $2.50 each. 9-in. 36 grand specimens, 5.00 each. Beautiful specimens at $10.00 and $15.00 each. KENTIA SANDERIANA A graceful but little known very hardy Palm. It is quite unlike all other Kentias, resembling one of the fine-leaved Geonomas. Bushv, made-up plants Pots In hish Sm 10 to 12 ^^0 50 4 in 12 to 15 75 PHOENIX ROEBELENir Each KENTIA BELMOREANA Doz. 100 1000 $1.50 $10.00 $90.00 2.00 15.00 140.00 4.50 35.00 Each $0.75 6 to 7 18 to 20. 6 24 6 to 7 28 to 30. 6 to 7 36 to 38. 6 to 7 42 to 45 . PHOENIX ROEBELENII Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most grace- ful Palms grown, which quickly made a place for itself among the popular standard varieties, particularly so for apartment decorations. We have a splendid stock, and offer: 4-in. pots, nicely characterized plants, S6.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100. ; pots Height 15 in. 11^ ft. 2 ft. 2 to 2K ft. 2Mft. 3 ft. Spread Each .81.(11) MADE-UP PLANT OF KENTIA PHOENIX CANARIENSIS Tubs Height Ea. h 8-in. 40 to 42 in., bushy plants ^3 III) 9-in. 48 to SO in., bushy plants oiifl 10-in. 54 to 60 in., bushy plants IjI"! 11-in. 60 in., heavy plants 7 'H 20-in. 6 to 6J^ ft., very heavy 25 ml 22-in. 7 to rVz ft., very heavy 35 00 HENRY A. DREER, Inc. KENTIA FORSTERIANA SINGLE PLANTS Leaves In. high 1000 Doz. 100 $1.50 $10.C 2.00 15.00 140.00 4.50 35.00 Each )30. 34 to 36. .$!.( 6 to 7 40 2.50 6 to 7 40 to 42 3.00 6 to 7 45 to 48 4.00 Ft. high 6 to 7 41^ to 5 6.00 6 to 7 5 to 63^ 8.00 6to7 5J^to6 10.00 6to7 6>ito7 15.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA MADE-UP PLANTS 4-in. pots, 4 plantajn'ajpot, 18 in. high, $4.50 per doz., $35.00 per 100. Tubs Plants in Tub Height Each 7-m 3 38 in $3 00 8-m 3 42 to 45 in 5 00 8 m. 3 4 to 41^ ft 6 00 9-m. 3 4K to 5 ft 8 00 10-m 3 5 to 514 ft 10 00 12-m 3 51^ to 6 ft 15 00 13-in 15 m , heavy 25 00 COCOS WEDDELIANA PHILADELPHIA. PA The above prices are intended for The Trade only 714 (a 716 Chestnut St.. | 1 768 The Florists' Exchange Chrysanthemums are now booking orders on the following Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and stock from 2K-inch pots, March or later delivery. Golden Glow Pacific Supreme. . Smith's Advance.. Robert Halliday... Dr. Enguehard Qulnola Pompon. Baby Pompon. . . . 100 1000 $2.00 S17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.fl0 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 25.00 25.00 25.00 Rooted Cuttings 2}i-mi:h 100 1000 100 Mrs. Beu $2.00 S17.50 S3.00 S Golden Age 2.50 20.00 3.50 " ■■ " 2.50 20.00 3.50 2.60 20.00 3.50 White Eaton. Golden Gem. Fairy Queen. . 2.06 25.00 26.00 2.UU 17.50 3.0U Roman Gold.. Naomah 3.00 Wm. R. Brock 4.00 Helen Newberry 4.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 35.00 4!00 35!00 4.00 35.00 5.00 40.00 5.00 40.00 10.00 90.00 5.00 10.00 90.00 ROBERT CRAIG CO., 4900 Marhet St., Philadelphia, Pa. BRANCH, NORWOOD, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Excliaage Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings Strong, well-rooted stock; guaranteed to be perfect in every respect. Yellow Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, Early Snow, Smith's Advance, R. Halliday, White Bounaffon, Patty, Comoleta, Pacific Supreme, Golden Glow, Money Maker. S1.50 per 100, 812.50 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. , y er Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Unaka, Dolly Dimple, Harvard, Roman Gold, W. R. Brock, SI. 75 per 100, S16.00 per 1000. December Gem, fine late white, $2.00 per 100. Chadwick Improved, Chadwick Supreme, White Chadwick, Golden Chad- wick, Pink Gem. S2.50 per 100. POMPONS— Gunola, Lulu, Miss Julia, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lagravere Souvenir d'Or. $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. If you wish an order later, would be pleased to book it now and root at date wished for. ARTHUR COOMBS, ^gg^gflf^ West Hartford. Conn. CHRYSANTHEMUMS I <:"«^"NTHEMUMs Rooted Cuttings and 2M-in. pots. Over 100 of the best commercial varieties, in- cluding Pompon, Anemone and Single. Stan- dard varieties, S12.60 to S17.60 per 1000. Also tile best new varieties — Maiy E. Meyer, White Perfection, Rooted Cuttings, 7c., S6.00 per 100- 2H-in., 10c., S7.50 per 100. Ramapo, Pinlc Gem. Smith's Sensation, Rooted Cuttings, S2.60 per 100. Harvard, Elsie Papworth, etc. Rooted Cuttings. S2.00; 2M-in.. S3.00 per 100. Money Maker, Winter Cheer, Ivory, etc. Rooted Cuttings, S1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000 STAFFORD CONSERVATORIES STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN. Reciprocity — Saw It Iq the Exchange KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH © CO. i ADRIAN. MICH. Rooted (hrysanthemum CUTTINGS Ready for delivery Bonnaffon. Season Dec. 5 to 15.. $1.00 per doz. 6.0 Stonewall Jackson. Good Decern- ^yT (Continued from page 766) compost In which they cially just and fertiliz the dead foliage. KRAMER BROS., Farmingdale, Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschange ved from the plants, as it -'- and disease. aigfantenm liUea too Short. — Please let us know what is the matter with our Lilies (giganteum). "We brought them in on Dee. 5; they were flnelv rooted, better than ever before, and all about one-half inch above the soil. They have been in even heat of 60 deg. at night, and of course higher on sunny days, never went dry and were sprayed regularly. They seemed to stop grow- ing when they got about 6in. to Sin. high; then we used nitrate of soda, a teaspoonful to three gallons of water, two applications. At the present time they are showing buds, but only 5in. to lOin. high. We have raised these Lilies lor twelve years, and always success- fully, and always on time for Easter, and did the same this year, except that we never used nitrate of soda on them before. On a few pots we did not nut Ltrate of soda, and they 'MUM ROOTED CUTTINGS othe N. J. ) White Bonnaffon. . ) Unaka ,','',[ ) Supreme \\ ) Enguehard '..'..'.'. 1.75 ) Roman Gold 1,75 1000 812.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 ■ 12.50 15.00 15.00 -It is all plants if you had left the Lil: al for bud and bloom w :ry short. Tour been aU right, except ; )uld have been better, all, that one teaspoon- until Jan. It is not likely ful of nitrate of soda to three ga'U of water injured the Lilies; it would tend to induce foliage growth, and prob- ably height. The best thing to do under 1000 WeUs' Late Pink. cir stances is pla ) Chadwick. ) Dolly Dimple '. i.7S ) Chrysolora 1.75 Ready after March 1st. OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES "" " " Ouidnlck, R. I. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eschange hat the seedsn of protecting clo weight,, so that Tidth bench. This will of the ut out the side Lilies reach up ght. Many grow- heavy burlap or 500,000 Carnations your orders ahead for potted stock if you i 100 1000 2-in. Enchantress. Light pink.. 83.00 S25.00 IsS.OO " ■ " re white.. 3.00 25.C- !se pink. . 3.00 26.C C.W.Ward. Pink... 3.00 25.C e cannot say enough in favor of our 1 of Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Our condi- stock. The rooted cuttings we arc now ship le glad to send you samples that you may set vn for cuttings only and are large and verj 1 June delivery. . be sure of it. 100 1000 2-in. White Wonder. Rosette. Dark pi Smilh & Gannett, °^^^7^' you read this advt. in the Excbange black building paper to draw their g-i- ganteum L,ilies up to a suf^cient height. The writer saw only a few days ago a house of 13,000 healthy giganteums. which were too short, and suggested the foregoing method of drawing these. He waj'. Give them at the same time plenty of heat and water. Remedy for Wood Lice or Sow Bug's. — We are having a hard fight with the insect commonly known as wood lice or sow bug, especially in our Asparagus plumosus range, also in the Carnation house. They have got so bad that they have destroyed a portion of our Carna- tion section by eating the bottom leaves of the plants. In the Asparagus they attack the fronds as they are coming to the surface of the soil, which makes it almost impossible to get a perfect spray. We have been fighting this insect with hot water, using a large boiler and pumping boiling water through the water system, and by catch- ing them feeding on sugar and so on of bread soaked we are not able to ontrol. If you know way of fighting this very much appreciate i u can give us on the s of Entomology, alture, may be he issue of The Plant to XTame. — I £ ample of plant which ame?— F. ^M.^ N.J CaX Sprinkle s, and it and ^wlll ns a nd is light be sold of Epimediu itive plant wi Doubtless Questions Exchange Readers are Asked to Solve Teacher of Drawing Wanted A subscriber would like to have one or more addresses of landscape gardeners in Chicago who would be willing to teach the drawing of landscape plans. If gentlemen in this line will communicate with The Florists' Exchange we will gladly furnish the address of the in- quirer. Malmaison Carnations A correspondent from Portland, Ore., would like to know whether any of our Pacific Coast readers have a stock of Malmaison Carnations and what success they have with the cultivation of these plants. Carnation Portia Wanted Will any one :, kindly comi 5ts' Exchange of this Carnation ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- droblums, Oncldlums, Cyprlpediumg, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices rigbt. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Will help all aroand If yon mention the Eichanst ORCHIDS Imported and Potted Freeman Orchid Co. FALL RIVER, MASS. ORGHIDSii^ Orchids. S<:im-e««blfalied CATTLEYAS ready for im Moit reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAVCUS. 5 due — Mention Excha ORCHIDS We ftrow and seU Orchids ezcluslvely. We Iiave them in all stages of development froD' tlie dormant imported plants to those in sheatli and •pike. Catidogue on application. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. ORCHIDS SANDER. •redi t Is which \\ Is much admiied b^ oui Scuth end lesidents Mi Beiheiick and wife were also among the Ubin-i lepiesenti tue It the flo\^ei show •\^ "N^ Hannell «!hikei id who hi=i his entire fifteen gieeuhou-ie filled tium end to end with ill kinds of Ea^itci «tock IS looking foi one good lu h on all sorts of plants and cut flowei* as he IS daily booking oiders fiom local floiists for Easter delivery J AA eslej Wemer New torn iMe N Y his a laige ciop of Carnations of the hading soit'? comini; on for Easter He IS now taking orders in advance fiom oui TroA florists for Easter tiade He leports sale of cut flowers veiy good Henkes Bros Newton-viUe have ten of then greenhouses entirely filled with Azaleas Rhododendions Lilac \nu cauas and Fein^ Then 230ft \ Toft gieenhouse is filled evclusneh with < ar nations ind thev e\pect to cut thousands of blooms for Easter trade Ten thousand Dutch bulbs iie plmtid and will be brought out for Eastei bv Phil Wemer Loudenville rd He has taken orders from oui city florists frr the entire lot The same applies to his floneiing plants forced foi Easter holi days One of our pioneer florists Fied Gold ring of iSlmgerlands N Y believps thit we will ha\e a good Easter business He sa.vs local and suburban florists are send- ing in, their orders now. His twenty-five greenhouses are well filled and he will be able to mieet all demands. A good business is reported by the Albany Cut Flower Exchange. Some large consignments of Roses and Carna- tions are bein,"; received. Tliey have also received a large stock of Easter baskets and novelties. Orders' for Easter Lilies are being booked now. Thomas Tracy left for the flower show on Sunday last. The F. A. Sherman Co., dealer in seeds, Grand and Market sts., reports the seed trade opening, up nicely. The market gaixieners are busy with hotbed seeds and a number of mail orders are coming in. The retail counter trade is starting in w»ell, and a flower seed department has also been added. This is a new estab- lishment under the care of the well known seedsman, Louis H. Schaefer. The company expects to make a success among the trade. Once more the attention of florists is caUed to our club meeting, Thursday, April 2, at The Exchange. L. H. S. Schedule Received Katlonal CliryBantliemTim Society, 72 Savernake rd., Gospel Oak, London, N. 'W. — The early Autumn show will be held on Oct. 7 and 8. and the chief show Buiialo, N. Y. old through Still on Upward Conrse .liii^- bark to Winter, and a le whole week. Of . . . 'Ifect on business con- ditions, but St. Patrick's Day evened up matters, and reports from merchants show that it was. the best St. Patrick's Day's business ever. Colored Carna- tions. Peas_, Roses, Tulips and anything that took coloi sold, and theie were many social functions and table deeoiations whiLh isi 1 th giecn flowers foi the ( s 1 ij:) had good bales, 11 ] weie seen pinned in I stieet The mer- < li 1 I 1 decoirted foi the di\ ml s m \ client displijs weie The whole^aleis weie Imsy and had then usual tiouble m secuiing enough white Camations at the moment wanted by the retailer, though 'theie weie enough to go around and stock cleaned up. Col ored stock did not move as well except Enchantress, which had a trifle bettel sale. The Rose sale was good, with ex cellent stock coming in daily. There has been a good call for Bon Silene and Safrano. Richmonds, Milady, Sunburst and Ward are coming on better and the scarcity of Roses is finally over. Lilies as luck would have it, he was stalled in the heavy snowstorm on Thursday. Spring openings among the department stores have kept A. J. Reichert & Sons busy with , decorations, in which palms and plants have been used. Felix Alberts and Jake Wiese had their regular Saturday bargain sales of "Violets at 2.5c. per bunch. Some excellent Lilies, Tulips and Daf- fodils are seen at the houses and store of Erckert's on Bird ave. Recent visitors included George Asmus and August Poehlmann of Chicago, and Stephen Green of Philadelphia. Daisies, Wallflowers, Swains Pittsburgh, Pa. hut it lb mostlj tuneial w jil that°< Hints I'vulhcient sto k is conning in foi the de 11 inrt uid \en little is wasted ( iini tions aie in then piime at tbout jt foi good stock Rooes aie also gool and prices unchanged 'S^iolets ha^e been ovei plentiful all AVintei and haid to sell, ex en b^ street peddleis Bulb stock is good Some nice Snapdragon sells at about $2 per doz up at letail Lilies are plentnlul and the Eistei ciop looks piomising Plant ti ide w itli the weathei is impiOMng Bulbras stock in pans IS tieelv offered The seed trade was checked by the unfa\orable weathei but is now getting I xl stilt MaiLh 24 was the fiist Far a favop upon us of value If, when orderinq Isers, they will mention The Exchanqe. Notes W. J. Palmer, Charles Schoenhut, Postmaster Kasting and several others are taking in the flower show at New York. Arthur Kowalski of the Slattery & Beyer firm was operated on for appen- dicitis on Monday last, and reports have been that the operation was successful and he is doing as well as could be ex- pected. It is with regret that we hear of the death of John Olsky. Mr. Olsky had been confined in the hospital for some time, and was operated upon twice. The sad ending came on Sunday. John Fiebelkorn is now on the retired list, having closed the store on Broad- way. It was not a case of high rent, but a change in location soon, to where more transient trade is looked for. Andy Fisher of the Rebstock Co. has returned from a New York trip and is spen on the job. Andy has some new novelties to display at an early date. Leon Neubeck, son of Louis Neubeck, grower and retailer, was quietly married on Sunday last to Miss Cecile , Baker. Leon is a little slow in producing the (ig.nrs: however, we wish them the best Harry Ast, formerly with S. A. Ander- son, has taken a position with Sangster the Florist. Jos Rebstock made his first appear- ance this Spring in his auto recently but iLil Spiing day; the last week was cold, with snow. Fred Burki, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., arrived home from a five Weeks' trip in the far West. He left his son, who accompanied him on ac- count of his health, in Tucson, Ariz. J. Murchie of Sharon, Pa., spent a Floral Co., who is spending his fifth in the hospital, is improving and will Wm. Falconer was in New "York attend- ing the fiower show and acting as one of" the judges. Miss Maxwell of Wilkins- burg and G. Weaklen of the East End are also at the flower show. Victor Bergman of Chicago stopped in the city a day on his way to New York. The Ludwig Floral Co. on Federal st., N.. is cleaning up its store room, paint- ing it ready for the Easter trade. P. S. Randolph & Sons have things in ,good. shape at their greenhouses in Sandy Creek. Mr. Randolph expected to attend the flower show in New York, but Ms health did not permit. B. C. R. Eliz.veethtown. Pa. — On his way to Harrisburg on March 21 to transact some, important business, Isaac Hoffman, a well known florist of this county, was stricken with apoplexy while riding on a trolley car. His death came a few moments later. Mr. Hoffman conducted greenhouses in Elfzjabethtown for the past 2.5 years. He was 02 years of age and a widower. No children survive him. The funeral was held on March 23. I JCONTENTS^ I A New Flower Day , American and English Shows America and the Levant, Ne ice Between American Rose Society Boston Banquets S. A. F. Exe Caution in Public Speaking 739 Custom House, At the ■Essex Co. (N. J.) Florists' Club... European Review Farm Seeds, Testing 744 Florist Saves Woman From Dog-. Gardeners' Reunion. , Gi-rowers, Ainong' the: Roeding, Geo. C Heating- Queries Inspiration from the Show Meetings and Exhibition Middle Atlantic States. New York Flower Sliow Niirsery Dept. (Illus.).. Obituary ; Stellmacher, Chas. ; J Pacific Coast Dept Question Bos Questions Exchange Readers Ar Asked to Solve Railroad Gardening Retailer, The: Tell the Other Fellow; Our Cove Design (Illus.) 781-786 Rose Hadley, The New (Illus.). Seed Trade Beport .747 fei Portland (Ore.) fsS iSfi^^^-' ::::::: 817 lit Sunbury (Pa.) ?2§ Washington Week's Meetings ' ■Week's 'Wort, The: A Pew Plants a Little Out of the Ordinary; Easter Lilies; Easter Bulb Stock; English Wall Flow- ers; Chrysanthemums; Hydran- geas; Geraniums 762-' Two-Year Old Rose Plants Best In getting up a collection of Roses is it better to buy one-year plants? 'Will one-year plants be more likely to come true to name than two-year-old? — A. A. R., N. Y. — Two-year-old plants would cost a little more but would be larger and stronger than one-year-old. Two-year- old plants would be most likely to be true to name for, if any escaped notice the flrst year, they would be weeded out the next. The first year a few mixed ones might pass, but it is hardly likely that they could go longer if any pains were taken with the stock. E. H. Order re Avocado Pear The Secretary of Agriculture has de- termined that the unrestricted importa- tion from Mexico and the countries of Central America of the fruits of the .\yo- cado or Alligator Pear may result in the entry into the United States,_ its terri- tories and districts, of an injurious inr sect known as the Ayoeado weeyil (HeiH- pus lauri) . An order preventing the im- portation of the seed has therefore been March .8 1914 Tfac Florists' Exchaiise ^ J!^ 771 .S~ , .: . ... WaIl^Se«lCo..Tbc Wcm & Son. Co.. H Wi.to, Bro. S12 Wol6nger FlorUt 7R4 List of Advertisers I ^Slif^;:3lii-^-i %«.■! J '»^-. -^ .m.^^ W M-l M.'S. ^ M.^ M-, M.'Ki^ ' WatchmM a Qock & Wrat View Florsl Co. 7S2 Windier Wlu)le»Ie Young & Co.. A. I_ . . . 808 t [ ...^"'JP'^ '-" 817 Wettlin Floral Co 796 Floral Co 79.'i Young. Florist 786 .:• ^. Wajfl™...... .782 WhiUdin Pottery Co.. 813 Winter. Son &&: I. .750 Young, John 80.5 i^^'iS?,,^.^^ a^ft-i-^C^- K:„gC.n.ructlonCo^^,, S^"^ -' Fioral^ ^^^^----^ SJS ^^.^V.^?!^ Winterson. Seed Sto.^^ ^J^.':^^ ! i i ;- ^.^''^Th''"'-;,'^'" ■•|?8 ^., ^u ^" King.W.E 765 Corp 76S '> ~.~ . ... ,,''''^, ,, ^""""■■•^i Eble-Chaa 784 Kramer Bros 768 Pi«e Tree Silk Mills } X AIlen.J.K. 806 Ebbinge & Van Groos.75S liroescliell Bros. Co. .820 Co., The 794 '• ¥_,_-___ r^ * I JS&J"-.:::?! i££?FoYd?ig^o-- l^^sStLn^s-.W.::;:?8l •"S^-^*:-''.'-."808 I INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED 7M%»e.^.-'8i4 EiS^n.w;;.v.-.-.:::7^^ t:^k%S;^:':::lt^ ^S&'c§-!!rv.-:;I?f I ^ * ^^'^^ Andenion.J. F^... .796 Eisele, C 762 Landreth Seed Co., D.747 PoeUmann Bros. Co..812 .:-~.~.~.~~.~. .^.^-.-^w,^.^.^..^...^.^.^.^ .^..,„ .^w..^..!. ^5""^ft''^°"'•"•SJ? El.zabetli Nurs. Co.. Lange, A 782 Pollworth Co.. C. C.S08 .^. ,„ ^ AphineMfg.Co 814 The 766 Unge. H. F. A 786 Potter Floral Co 783 ■^f"«.•, ^51 Grass Seed 750 Verbenas. . .748-64-66-97- Heatine Aooliancos 817 Appelgate. Florist. 782 Elliott & Sons. Wm. . .738 Ungiahr. A. H 804 Pulveriied Manure CisW Abutilon 766-98 Hardy Perennials, 750-.58- 708 "'='"'"e Appliancts 817- Arnold Paper Box Co Elliott. W. H 738 Uedle Floral Co 755 Quaker Qty Mach. Co817 ^'^''^■■a«''ss- ■ ■•762-64-66 760-66 Vincas.. . . 760-62-r,a-H4.VlK Hn„. ^V A A.... 793 Emmans. Geo. M 762 Lemon Oil Co 815 Quidnick Chouses 754-68 Acacias 766-9!)-800 Heather 795 Vines.. 7 ,v uj I l.,i it, ,1 s ,«!, haV Aschmann Bros. 765 Engle. W. J 763 Leonard Seed Co 738 Ramsburg. G. S... . 763 Adiantum 751-96 Heliotrope. . .762-64-66-98 Violets.. .'. .;.■ TM 817 19 2(1 Aschmann. Godfrey. . 752 Engler. Henry 810 Uuly. Emil 795 Randall. A. L. Co.. . .812 Ageratum 748-62- Herbaceous Plants... . 750- WallHowcrx. 7.' I , ,,,|,s 738 814 1? Ashley.Erncst . 782 Erne a Klingel 812 Littlefield. Florist .... 786 Randall's Flower Shop786 ., , 764-66-78 768-60-66 Water Lilies. . , T.n I „„ ' gm Aumer Dierks & Aren- Eskesen. Frank N. .. .796 London Flower Shop.. 785 Rawlings. Elmer. .. .763 Alternantheras.... 764-97- Hollyhocks 764 Yucca 7-. I Inurl 7Q1Q4 wald 793 EsIer.JohnG 793 Long Island Dahlia Rawson. The Florist.. 783 ., ' , „ „ ''98 Hyacinths^ ;74.3--44-.52-54 Zinnia 7.W Laurel Icsu.oninir' 791-94 Badgley. Riedel & Mey- Eyres. Flonst 782 Gardens 761 Read & Co.. L. H... .746 Alyssum. ... 748-62-64-98 Hydrangeas.. .. 761-52-60- Laurel Wriaths 791-94 erflnc 806-07 Farquhar & Co.. R. & Lord & Bumham Co Reade & McKenna . . .817 Anthcncum 762 764-65-66-08-809-10 MISCELLANEOUS Lemon Oil ' sig Baer.Juliua 782 J SO!) Back Cover Reed & Keller 791 Antirrhmum 737- Ipomcea 762 Aphine ..814 Lcucolhoc SDravi " ' 7Q7 Baker, The Florist... 786 Faust. Henry 1 762 Lorentz, Ed. A 766 Reimers. M. D 783 . 739-48-63-64-66-98 Ins 750-60-65 Aphicide .814 792 94 Baker, Wm. J 810 Fiedler & Co.. A. G. .. 782 Ludwig Floral Co.. E. Reinberg. Peter. .766-812 Araucarias 762-65 Ivy 752-62-63-6.5- Aphis Punk 815 Magnolia 79^94 Baldwin. Florist 786 Finger. Jr.. Wm. A... 761 C 785 Rentachler Floral Co 783 '^■'=<:'> 751-52-67-97 766-96-98 Auctions ..747 M.ihure 814 Barrett. The Florbt.. 786 Fisher. Peter 754 MacNiff Hort. Co.. Rice Co., M 794 Asp,aragus 738-39-47- Kalmias 758 Baskets 791-93 Moss 79i-q2-q'3 04 Barrows&Son. H. H.766 Fletcher & Co.. F.W. 739- The. 747 Riebe. F. C 798 74.8-51-52-62-6.3-64-66- Kentias... 751-62-67-96-97 Boilers 817-18-20 Nico-Fumc' S14 Baur & Steinkamp...763 813 Mader. Paul 766 Ritchy. F. W 762 . 796-97-98 Lantanas 762-64-66 Boxwood 791-94 Nikotecn 815 Bayeradorfer & Co.. H. Florists' Hail Assn... .793 Manhattan Refriger- Robinson & Co.. H. M792 Asplcnium 761 Lilacs 738-60-66-809 Carnation Staples 764 Nikotiana 8TJ 791 Flower Shop, The.... 786 ating Co 816 Robinson Co. (Inc.) Aster? 738-39-48-64 Lily Bulbs.. 737-38-39-40- Cattle Manure 814 Paper Clips 791 Bay State Nurs., The. 758 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. MarshaU & Co.. W. E.738 H. M 806 Astermums 764 744-47-50-51-52-54-65- Chiffons 793 Pecky Cvpreis' ' ' ' 817 "o Beaven.E.A 793 The 819 Martin & Forbes Co.. Rock Flower Co.. Wm. Aucubas 751 766-95-98-809-10 Clocks 817 Pins ^'■'"■'jn" Beckert.W.C 738 Ford, M. C 805 764-86 L 783 Azaleas 7.37-50-51- Lilies 737-38-39-40- Cold Storage 816 Pipe rai-SlV is 20 Begerow Floral Co. ..784 Ford. Wm. P 803 May. L. U & Co . . . .812 Roehrs Co.. Julius. . .768- 752-58-60-6.5-96-98- 744-47-60-51-62-64-65- Cut Flower Boxes.. , .791- Pipe KttinE^ 791 BeflamyBros 764 Pettier FUke. Raw- McCallum Co., The.. .808 2nd Cover „ ^ 809-10 766-95-98-809-10 792-93 :^l'7-iS-26 Bemb Floral Co., The. 783 son Co 747 McClunie, Geo. G. . . . 783 Roland, Thomas 796 Bay Trees 768-60 Lihum Formosum 765 Cycas Leaves... 739-92-94 PlaiiililV Sl^ Bennett. C. A 758 Freeman Orchid Co. . 768 McConnelL Alex. .(785-84 Rolker cS Sons. A. 738-813 Begonias 738-39- Lilium Giganteum. . .737- Dagger Ferns 792-94 P.ii. S13 Bennett, John 758 Friedman. Florist. ... 782 McCray Refrigerator Rose Lawn Greenhouses 740-43-46-47-48-52-60- 738-40^7-50-66-95-98- Decorative Evergreens R,ln,i,i..i -Q-i BergerBros 810 Friedman. J. J 815 Co 793 756 „ , . 762-64-65-96-98 817 791-92-93-94 R.l.l.n. 7r;.>,|sll BergeraCo.. H. H...73S Fritz-Taber Mfg. Co.. McHutchison S Co...760 Rosemont Gardens. . .784 Berberis 758 Lilium Magnificum...737- Directory of Reliable Rmijim ■ 7m • '14 Beming. H. G 812 The 791 Mclntyre. John W. . ,811 Rosery Flower Shop. 782 Bleeding Heart. ., ,743-60 7.38-47 Retail Houses. .781-82- Ru^-ciis 7,1" 94 BertermannBros.Co.7S3 Froment. H. E 807 McKenzie. John 798 Routzahn Seed Co. . . 747 Boxwood 750-68-60 Lilium Multiflorum. ,762- 783-84-85-86 Sash 791-817-19'^0 Bidwell & Fobcs 738 Galvin. Thos. F.. 782-785 McManmon. J.J..760-S3 Royal Glass Works. .. 817 Bulbs 737-38-39- 766 Easter Folders 794 Scaline 814 Black, Son & Co., Jos. G.annett, A. A 754 McManus. James . 802-07 Rowayton Gnhs 766 740-41-42-43-44-45-46- Lily of the Valley .... 738- Envelopes 793 Sheep Manure 811 H 760 Garden City Estates Menand. L 782 Rowehl & Granz 748 747^-49-50 , 740-43-44-47-60-51-60- Fancy Baskets, ., .791-93 Sheet Moss 794 Blackistone. Z. D 786 Greenhou.ses 766 Metropolitan Material Rupp, John F 740 Caladiums 7.37-38-39- Lobelia. ..748-60-62-64-66 Fancy Ferns 792-94 Shiwer Sorav's S17 Blatchley Co.. The...784 Garland Gnhs. Mfg. Co 791-3rd cov, Russin & Hanging. ,., 794 740^3-47-96 Madeira Vines 743 Fertilizers 738-814-15 Soot 814 Boddington. A. T., 743-46 ^Co.. 818 Metairie Ridge Nur- Salter Bros 786 California Privet 768- Magnolias 750-96 Florists' Supplies. 791-92- Sphagnum Moss "" 791- Bolgiano&Son.J . ..740 GasserCo.. J. M 782 series 784 Saltford Flower Shop. ^ ,. , , 760-66 Manetti 758 793-94-811 ^'■792-93 Bonnet&Blake 807 Gibbons, the Smilai Mette, Henry 7,50 The 7S6 Calilorma Privet Cut- Maples 7,58-60 Flower Boxes... 791-92-93 Stakes 754 91 BonnotBros 807 Man 793 Meyer. Chas. F 747 Sambrook Bros. 7Sli _, tings 758-60-66 Marguerites. .. .764-95-98 Flower Pots 813 Support's.' 75419} Bon Ton Flower Shop, Gibim & Co 817 Michell & Co., Henry Sander & Son 768 gallas 74.3-44 Montbretias 760 Fungine 814 Thermomec'ers ' ' 817 The 783 Giles, G. Elliott 793 F 742 Sauter. A 807 Candytult 748-64 Moonvine 766 Galax Leaves. ..791-92-94 Tile sia Bowe.M.A 784 Goodsell P. H 760 Michell's Seed House Sceery. Ed 785 Cannas 7.38-45-46-67- Mignonette 748 Glass 817-18-20 Tinfoil 7q5 Brant Bros.. Inc 765 Gove. The Horist. .. .782 ,,. , 742 Schlatter & Son, Wm. 793 762-64-65-66-97 Mushroom Spawn ,.,, 7.38 Glass Cutters 818-19 Tobacco'Dust 815 Breck-Robinson Nur3.760 Graham & Son, A 782 Michelson & Co 758 Schlmg, Max 785 Carnations 737-63-54- Myosotis ....764 GLazing Points 819 Tobacco Powder 815 Breitmeyer'sSons.J..783 Greater N. Y. Florists' Michigan Cut Flower Schmidt. J. C 762 7,55-63-64-66-68 Narcissus 744-52 Grates 817 Tobacco Stems 815 Brown Bros, a Co.... 786 Ass'n 807 , Exclange ...793 Schmitz. F. W. O. . . . 746 Carmation Cuttings. .737- Nasturtiums 747-98 Greens 791-92-93-94- Toothpicks 795 Brown. Peter 762-63 Greup & Ploeger 760 Michler Bros. Co 783 Scholtz The Florist 782 753-54-55-63-64-66-68 Nephrolepis 751-65 811 Tree Tubs 814 Bryan. Alonzo J 764 Grey Co.. Thos. J 746 Millang, Chas 800-07 Schortinghuis & De- Celosia 764 Nursery Stock. .. .747-49- Greenhouse Bldg..817-18- Tubs " " S14 Buckbee.H.W 786 Griffin. F.W 782 Mi cr, A. L 795 ^ Jofge 760 Centaurea 748-64 758-60-66-96 819-20 Ventilating' Apparatus Bucks Nursery . 749 Growers' Cut Flower Mills The Florist. Inc.7S3 Schulz. Jacob 783 Chrysanthemums. 737-62- Orchids 741-68-97 Greenhouse Construe- ST7I8 Bunyard. A. T.. Flo- O: 801-06 Miltonia Cons .... 797 Schwake & Co.. Inc.. ^^ ^ 763-64-66-68 Orname.Uai Shrubs , 7.58- ^ tion 817-18-19-20 Ventilators SI7I1S rist 785 Gude Bros. Co 786 Minge Floral Co.. The.784 Chas 760 Chrysanthemum Cut- 760 Greenhouse Goods... 817- Vcrminc 814 Burnett Bros 739 Gunther Bros 807 Minneapolis Floral Co784 Scott. John 766 "ags 7:j7-(.JnM 1 1 n 1 1 . -1 i I 1 , , 7-,S-60 - 818-19-20 Wants 788 89 90 Burpee. W. A. S Co. .. 746 Guttman & Raynor. Monmger Co., John C,820 Sealy. J. W. C 764 „.. . , <• 74:j Greenhouse Material.S17- Wholesale Florists 799- Butler & Oilman 785 Ine 800-06 Moon Co.. The Wm. Sharp. Partridge & CoSlS Cibotium , I, : , ,,, ,..m(,.97 818-19-20 800-01-02-03-04-05-06- Bujton.G.E 765 Habermehl's Sons. J. J. m"' •• V;- ••■■,; V,- -,•''58 Shellroad G'house.. . . 738 Cinerarias.. "Is .; - I 7li6 Gutters 818 ,807-08-09-10-11-12 Byer Bros 764 785 Moore, Hentz & Nash Sheridan, Walter F. .. 807 Cinnamon Vine ,1.; I'in.i, ^ 7IS-(;2- Handy Handles 794 Wild Smilax 791-9'? 93 94 Caldwell The Woods- Haerens, August 738 ,,, c j^ ^°'' fi'tirecht, Geo. C. 801-07 Clematis. .. .75U-j,vl;U-(,- /.i.i-.,,i-iiB-97 Heaters S17-1S-20 Wre.aths. .. '791-92-93-94 man Co 703 Hale. Thaddlus 754 Moore Seed Co 747 Siebrecht, Walter R. Cocos 752-67-96 Peonies.. ,740-41-50-58-60 -——-—- California 'Florist. 'fhe786 Hall & Robinson. ! i! 1784 Mountam View Floral g-C"-, '■"=•• -^^ ■ -^803-07 Cold Storage Bulbs. 737- Petunias „.«S;63- Sn"?at?f r ^- • '7^^ H^A^e^l- ". '. ' '^i MSanphy.' 'Florist: .' i^ll ^"-^'^ ^ "="■ %^.b.,s ^ ItlllSitHlst-li Phlox .'."f^Ill For IndeX tO CoiltentS, ^^^J^^co''' SSfei^-ISse^ies;'?^^ |yS^&'-:::?i ^^ "---o liB¥r^^ ps!-:::::::''}^^ See Page 770 The .754 Hart.Geo.B 791-94 M'??.'; '*"''°'f- 763 S mn. B S.. Jr 807 7p2-64-66-9.5-98-809-10 Po.nsettias 762 ._________^ Carter's Tesied 'Seed's' Hatcher John C 782 Nahlik, A 763 Slmn, QarenM 807 Cold Storage Lilies of Primroses 762-64 = Inc. .'""^,^"'*,-749 HeacofkcSrJos.::::?!? Kff.r-R- t • R- ' /'" Srh-i*,^"^t-,S- •■•??? ''"=^""'=^''IP7W?r-*«'n ?'!"■"'"=•■•,=« i^n"??"';^ ^HE EnteRPEISE FLOEAL Co., Stam- Chicago Carnation a, Hemec^-. Otto 758 Nat^VFIorists Board i-«{; | •^.^■>,. • ■ Coieus 7'^.tiitA'. Sl^: 'Cuttin^f '"js's^ fJ' Co^n.-This is the name a:Bd title ' Childs. John Lewis 740 Hend^on &'&.•. A.' .'Ji National Show Gar- Smith & Gannett .... 768 ^ .^ 766-97-98 ^ 760-65-66 ?Lf,f": ^T" g™wmg establishment Ounn/ckW J '764 Henderson & Co ^,'i'^--: 738 Smith & Hemenw.y Co. Comfers 750Pieris 7.52-63-96 that has Just been opened up. Christensen 'Thoq"!" ' 796 Peter 744 fjeidinger, Jos. G 794 „ ., „ 818 Crotons 751 Ramblers. . 795-9S-8b9-10 WaYNE.SRORO Pi T4pt,-„ T.i;„),1,„1, e^r^^ 'i'd'i iirb^VFTeSSi^' "s"upte..':'°-!808 p.f'&^'.'.'t:.'.'fi ^^^^'3^^^ "^^""-"-Ik-^i^i has eol^^S°\vit^;the^l-l,?C.^iJ^S?i! Cavlsbn "si5 HerrrA.M ?6'2-63 ^V^ England Nurs. fnvder & Co.. B. A. . .808 794-99-800-01-02-03-04- Roses 737-38-60-51- Set Co. of Chicago, 111., for the erection CoMumers'' 'Ferti'W Hews & Co.. A.' H.'. . .813 .t^°-.^^^'=- ;.; 758 fofomon & Son. L. . . .819 805-06-07-08-09-10-11- 755-58-60-66-95-98- of two large greenhouses this Summer. Co .T^ 815 Highland Park Green- New York & New Jer- Soltau Fernery. B.. . .795 ^ , 812 809-10 Each hoUSe is to be 27ft. -X 125ft. :onwell HE 793 Houses. The 783 ?S^ '^=™- °f P'""* Soulhside Nurseries. . 758 Cyclamen 764-66 Rubber Plants. . 752-62-65 =ook.John'^ 755 Hillinger Bros.! .' ! ! ! ! isiS K.^'V'Vi- ui iy''^'' Stafford Conservatories Daffodils. .750-52-54-66 Sage 747 Joom'bs. Arthur. 768 Hill Co.. The E. G.... 812 ^=" Y'?^ ^"'•'' "^^i^ S.andi^d Th r '^^^ D^V "'' ' ^'*7i?1J-fif S Salvia. .... .Vi8:62:63-S. BaVOIUie N J iiombs. Florist 783 HiU Nursery Co., Inc.. NiS^iAi,' ' i vl- ="?P<^<' Thermometer Daisies 751-62-64-66 766-66-97-98 OAyUlUie, I'N. J. =<¥£' * '°"" '=°"746 HiSiin^i'i'Co'bac'k'cr NlS'KSt".!;.'. 'f h?^ Ste^r'n^' 'Lumbe; ' 'Co.!" ^TinrAf^^.y^islfo. i^ral'irst'o'ck" " '7'3''7* business in this locality Seems to be W. w: J'.' ; : : : : : .■7M HoUywiSdfG^'eS^r. %7i Niessen Co Th Leo 1;^ Stol; J-Ja'i?' "P l4-g lrliUliiit^,il- 7«T3'i!^M'7'-is! S: b"«k to .all its branches. /PunerM work >en'.Sons.N 819 Ho m & OUon 786 Nirt m' '^7 sSotloff^Q, H ' A ' ' It! 768 95 9fi oVoi 761-52-53-54-55-56-57- is .especially good, as . every store the ^^■ci!1Sbi:;.'?gtgI SolS-S^nd^ncr N^Si^V-hf^^- ^^""^"-^-Co';, gfig^ ^ '/ """-8t5t6--^0-S ~ "^'^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^"-- »'>'^°'" iZtp^^d:'"--lll Hfn=tth'Boii.-co'.:::8ll oXtr^tc:::!!! i^'^oP.o^.M.;''ilt p^:::::::'''^ '''''■ ueJ!!^.^!o-^ii ,>'*■? 'Cran of Eighteenth st. reports =g&-jo3:'iL'| teifj^.';;;-:^?! SS^''---'- 1 "Z'TT'^^IJ^ °-''- "763:6l^ ilSfS::---^! f^diSX^^gr^fSn.^ ^U faSrnl^o^.'TP'.'l?! &S&.e-.^^l ^S" ^o'-.ne.'. |™lis;?--- W^-^'l^ '"'"''^S^eS-eSl^i ^^'^^^^.S^^^ iTt'fs ffi°"l?lo^°' Ill if^n^T-f- 788.8111 P^^i^'Son. 'w'. J. '. ! f ^ "^ Co":.T°D.^.".-°°764 ^'^ '"t4'6'-4'7:4ri9to- ^''■7'oTdo'65'll^|-|o'9fo- ^^^ Y'^""'^^ his'a^ve^ty-siSh pi«e^ffr '^bZ-JS::.:-::lll isS "m.'&Co... 7I7 l"l ^ri 4'- '^'"i^?. ^Ign-P^on & Co.. C Ferns ,J61-,52-62-63- Stevif ,'° ''' ''"^^Isl-le Sf "^^^ J^f £.^° '"'"i "« that the day >ayCo..W.E. 786 Jackson & Perk!„. o, p"r"'i°''° L. 782 B. ..... 783 764-65-66-9.5-96-97-98 Stocks . 748-6''-64 before he had $273 worth. S&i?;;;! .^rr-pt? pst^^i^l f$msS IS- :»"si m^F^-"^ ^'A&^i^:ss£ enOuden&Sons.H.760 JohnJTsSd ci.' .' . . 7! 9 PeS t'he'Fforist 78- Wn A^c^e S'k ' " ' s?t Fruit T-lee?" ' 758 6o'66 Sweet William 739 Z^^°^ so. Mr. Ripp told the writer '.ener & Co.. Richard Johnsten.T. J. & Co-Ah pSSo^k.Mth^"Co.'.''' v" cSderin^a W'.'760 FuehsE'"'' ' ' 'Jiillll TeWe Ferns 795 ^^^Jl^ ™t ^'^1'"?'* «°«"gh to get one )iet.sel,r„ A J?? {?'"=• H-J- ■.■..... 758 S. S 7.541811 Vaughan'a Se^ Store Gardenia 751 Thunbergia 748 9| t^e clocks that THE EXCHANGE was m2^(Skev'&kei K°ir"r°^'^"°i'^-^-;il P'A^ '»>'«'"' Doane „. ,. 7i"47-48 Genista. .'.'.75'i:6i:66-S09- Tomato feed. . .746-49-64 distributing some time ago, and wishes to m.T" ^i^S tff^W-ii ''r-«'-^-"-"° P^^^"—:^ Geraniums..7.56.62.63-I^° ^-'-.V^ Sf ^ f it'-fs '^Jki^g ""^ ^■^^^«' ^''^^ iof^&'V^--' -l ^1"^ n"^"---co.:'''' pfS'i'k'e'ndaii'.::::;iJI "■?S:°': .'*•;. ^.'::7l7^6?!57 Geraniu^''SiTt;S''7T6« }Z'sT:::7'^-^tit'- ^f,-\o. ^s.ehroete> of 457 A.e. e re- &fe,'F.'. I Ke^'tuV t;^e'co"- "fc^.-.«- ^.-^13 »ei,lL'. ! .' : ! ! ' '1 ^^^^^-^s^ Umbrella Plants ?!! ^4 h'a^ be\'^ trSt^\^UtVZ Sr!"S5S;f«?' I^S&S-'-''i p™-^S::,:..:::?i wfc^co.'.'R.'.'.'.;?!? «— ------|; ^Sk-n.^:.7ii^ ^t. !^J'SsrZj!.^^ 1^.7^1 7U7-J?.|:i9 ^SL-.^m.^*-;™:.??^ ^^^r^i^:::^ ^itKl^^k^.^olll =——--- Ve.etableS.ds....738.C. ..;o-,^ferns Oallas and ,uite a lo^ of 772 The Florists' Exchange FO-OITDED IN 1888 Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at Ne^o York Post Office as Second CUssMatter irresrorthfsP^pe1-/lto?t%5ireis%, O. Box 1697, N«^^ ^'"'•''Telephone. Beekman 37 65 and 3766 PRINCIPAL BRANCH OFPICES Boston: Robert Cameron Cambridge M-j. ^^^ ^^^ Plilladelpllla! Wm. H. iingloi io-m ^ American Rose Society Annual Meeting The annual raeetinff of this society was held in an ant -ror of the ofand Central Palace on Monday evening, March 23, and was well attended.. Pre^,"*™* WaUace R. Pierso'n of Cromwell, Conn occupied the chair, and routine business was transacted. The office.s of the society were re-elected, mth the exception of Bbe'HZel'of Montrose Mass who retired from^the executive committee and whose place was filled by i^ouis Reuter of Westerley, R. I. „. .._. ^c _i»! — „ ;„ oo follows: European Review The list of officers is as follows: '-«^'."'=''',' "■";;" R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; ^l«^-P'^«sident, Robert Prfe West Grove, Pa.; treasurer, Harry O. May, Sum- StN^ J.; secretary Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, S Y. Executive committee: August Po<=hlmann, Mor ;„„ rrovp Til ■ J H Dunlop, Toronto, Ont; Louis RentS Westerly R. I ; Frank R. Pierson, Tarrytown, S Y^'S S Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa.; Robert Simp- son, Clifton, N. J Rose General Superior Arnold Janssen This Rose, which was issued by the Dutch firm of Leenders in' 1911, the same firm that is also respon- sible for the noteworthy Jonkheer J. L. Mock, is con- was filled by Louis sidered one of the best f-'^^-mso^.fXg ^ a^syt PresMent, Wallace i^ ^ "f C^an ro...s^^m ^^..^^^ agreed to leave over th< choice of the place of group of Leenders' losium of German rosarians in jBoetierj ^"'•"-'•° Taertner-Zeitung. There are few hybrid teas that are so vigorous in habit and produce flowers growing so singly, on long stems. It is very prolific, blooming until the Fall The flowers last well, and the color also while they have a very sweet perfume It is finer in heavy soil than in light. Thi^ Rose ^""'=1'=^^ '""* attention at the expositions at Breslau and Forst ( n Lausitz), Germany, last Summer. The third in th laSI OUllUllCl. A'iv, ^..-.-- -- remarkable new Roses is Mev Bell telephone, Belmont CWoag-o: Jr-- ''"-*™ _ 'l.Iorton'; T43 No. Wabash Tefephone, Central 3487. room ~^^^^^^ra^d^''s^UV"'l'nf;%\c\'l|t''ttere^T'""'^"" *'°" Be^st'erra Cable Address! Plore:^ NewyorK. AdvertlBtag—Copy should reach New |orl. office.^ Nos 2 to 8 Duaiie Jtreet,.^or. P.^o.^Box^^iDs^c.,^^ Saturday. Xe'/ues^'a7%^e1lif§c f ^^adv^ruslng^aec^^^^^^^^^^^ ¥ia_hS„.PS?«„P.^J"^J,l '2°to''8 Duine St., New York. t was agreed to leave over ttie cnoice ui ...= j-...^.. ~- next annual meeting until the society meets at the ^ A F convention at Boston in August next. ^-Benr Hammond read his report as -cretary^m which be said that the 1913 bulletin of the society was larger than preceding issues. Publication of the Rose Journal was dSttaued. Rose test gardens have been created at WasWng on!D. C, Ithaca, N. Y., Minneapolis, Mmn. fnd New Cnswick,'N. J. Progress is being made on the list of Roses originated in America. Mr. Hamniond Vi » Tilea for greater support from commercial Rose body to take care of the prize list. (See Florists' Ex 1 be maae payti-uic principal office, Nos ms.— Telegra Wednesday, ?iiVnTOlSlr'^®likemse?"telegrams'°"havi"i., S^iarr^fntendeTfor our news j=olumr info, ill '^ll^'p r ^edf sday noon.; fel^lams;^^^^^^ f^Sl ^co^il^ct^" wmM"fo?waMed by^tt e telegraph companies at newspaper rates. A New Flower Day .^" T-t^^'^t^i^Ma^l Tt^^ranch nursery being disposed of, the whole business consolidated at Germantown, Philadelphia; he came to Germantown, taking charge of the nursery there, where he spent the remainder of his days, hale and hearty up to the last week of his life. Mr. Meehan was noted as an expert propagator, perhaps quite equal to the late Mr. Trumpy. Thousands of rare trees and shrubs owe their existence to his skill in propagating. For a few years past, owing to his advanced age, he relinqmshed the full charge of the outdoor department, taking up that of the shipping and packing line of the business. He leaves a widow and three married sons. 774 The Florists' Exchange mwmmmm^^mmmm^ GREAT SUCCESS OF NEW YORK SHOW GRAND CENTRAL PALACE, MARCH 21 TO 28 WMWMMMM The United Exhibition of Five Societies Attracts Visitors from Far and Near. All Previous Record^ Surpassed. Pleasing Spectacular Show; Choice Quality and Great Variety. No Weak Point Discernible. Gate Receipts Highly Satisfactory. Weather Continues Springlike THIS united exhibition opened on Saturday, March 21, on a day of bright sunshine. It may be said quite at the beginning, that the show, both as to the quantity and the quality of the exhibits, proved itself to be an immediate success. The arrangements that had been so carefully planned were carried out without any hitch and to the satisfaction of eveiybod\ concerned, by the show manager, Joseph A. Mind i A word of thanks is due, on our own behalf, and -is well we feel sure, by the exhibitors, not only to Mr Mind but to the entire executive board of management im their consistent courtesy and attention to the mam calls made upon them. We ourselves wish to thank \cn specially Frank R. Pierson, chairman of the e\ecuti\( committee, and John Young, the secretary; while, in assisting us in the preparation of the official list ot awards, Chas. H. Totty, chairman of the jurors, w is responsible. There were various opinions regarding the aiiange ment of the show. Some held that at least a portion of the cut flower exhibits should have been on the lower floor, but these were in the minority. Certainlj the north end of the first floor was less brilliant than wis the case last year, when the Rose groups were inter spersed with those containing ferns and foliage plants The exhibits this year were not so numerous as last, when the show had the full backing of the Society of American Florists, but there was a brightness and a stamp of high quality in evidence on all hands, and in all respects the exhibition was beautiful, superior, and greatly varied. The cold snap of the Thursday and Friday preceding the show accounted for several exhibits being canceled, but Joseph Manda soon repaired the breaches, and if more entries had been received one wonders just where they could have been accommodated. The steady snow- storm on Sunday- also appeared calamitous for a day or so, but happily the Sin. fall speedily disappeared. By Monday night the officers of the show felt fairly confi- dent as to the success of the event, the takings on each day being satisfactory compared with those of the corresponding day last year. Dinner to the Judges The executive committee invited the judges and other supporters of the show to a dinner on the evening of Saturday, March 21, at the Vanderbilt Hotel, when forty-nine covers were laid. Frank R. Pierson presided, but there were no speeches. Among those known to us who were present from a distance were August Poehl- mann, Chicago; George Asmus, Chicago; Wm. Falconer, Pittsburgh; Robert Cameron, and W. J. Stewart, «^^t, ]^f*yM^ i^'^aSl^mSR imif^ ^^"^FwtBt ' f» t^ ^^^MHk-^ ^^I^^PShBI^ t' ' *^ ^^^llf ■ Adiantum Farley A well grown specimen, shown by Conn., who also staged a splendid bj hibit. The Glory Fe e Glorlosa N. Pierson, 1; splendid background of this Boston, together with many of the best known men in New York horticultural circles. The meeting was en- joyable, and the excellent dinner was greatly appre- ciated, especially by those who had been strenuously employed at their exhibits all day long. Review of the Exhibition Upon entering the haJl and advancing up the broad, spacious stairway, there were seen very handsome pyra- mid and umbrella shaped Bay trees and magnificent palms. A scenic avenue of flowering and foliage plants opened before one immediately at the top of the stair- way. The chief spectacular features coming ■ ithin the General view showing portion of \zile.is, dwarf pot Roses and Orchids in bitkground coup d'oeil comprised trained specimen rambler Rose in various shapes mostly from the greenhouses of M. K Walsh, Louis Dupuiy and Anton Schultheis. To the lei there was an extensive, varied, and very beautiful di play of orchids from the Julius Roehrs Co. and W. . Manda, Inc., who, between them, shared the prizes the commercial section of orchids. Every pillar withi sight, and all along the balcony wall, was graceful! draped with Southern Smilax. Advancing to the center of the main exhibition on the right were massive banks of dwarf pot Rosf exceedingly well flowered, these being from Anto Schultheis, while the contributions of orchids froi the private gardens of New York's wealthy resideni filled the left side, together with groups ot ornamenti flowering and foliage plants. One group deservi special mention, that from W. B. Thompson of Yonker which was certainly one of the finest creations of i' kind that we have had the pleasure of viewing. Tt background was formed of a tall arch with Dorott Perkins Roses, under which stood a columnar specime of pink Schizanthus, other similar specimens of Schizai thus being on either side of the Rose arch, while fillir the lower portion of the background were Easter Lili( and Euphorbia jacquina;flora. Toward the front, an rising above the mass of beautiful Crotons, Dracaeni and Caladiums were two standard plants of Acac pulchella, the stems of these plants being group; around with pink branching Stock?. There were othi grouplets of Easter Lilies, ferns, Roses, Baby Pric roses, and choice flowering stock to finish ofl' a grou that was the cynosure of all. Retailers' Triumph This show was also distinctive from the exhibition i last year inasmuch as the retailers rose to the occasic and had evidently determined to be the subjects ( criticism no longer. They furnished certainly some ( the most attractive features of a really excellent exhib tion. Elsewhere in our report we describe these sever, exhibits in some detail and need only refer to them i this point in terms of highest praise. We trust thi this is but the beginning of a long series of efforts l our leading New York retail florists. Such beautifi displays as they made must have a far-reaching effeil upon the best class of the flowsr buying public, for tl, displays were in every sense educational and stimulativ Thomas Roland of Nahant, Mass., who was so sm cessful at Boston last week, once again delighted su] porters of the New York show by an exhibit such i only he could show, comprising those magnihcent grown and beautifully flowered specimens of Acaeii and Ericas, for which he is renowned. The Julii Roehrs Co. was also a formidable competitor and ac mirably filled its part in staging groups of foliaj plants. Hydrangeas, ferns and a. display of fifty baUooi trained Gloriosa Rothscliildiana. This plant was ev dently a stranger to the great majority of visitors, jud; ing by their questions and remarks. Among the Roses ■ifte Rose section vied with the orchid section t( popular favor and the trained plants in a central pos tion in the hall were certainly a delight to everyon \t this early season of the year, -it was a triumph i cultural skill to see the splendid ramblers from Messt M H. Walsh and Louis Dupuv and Anton Schulthei Mr. Walsh was first in class 439 for the six trains specimen hybrid Wichuraianas or rambler Roses, h plants including one or two new seedlings of mu< beauty, notably one called Paradise with somewfc crimpled shaped petals, of a bright pink and havii a white center. Another was called Maid Mane, wi pale rosy pink single flowers in delightful clustei The third variety was Lucille, pale blush, and also tl white flowered Mrs. M. H. Walsh. Mr. Walsh also w first for the specimen of Hiawatha, a plant «h;ate and crowded with trusses. oest as an The other exhibitors already me.nC with suitable trained in vase shape, and also .Mhough little known flower basket with handle cas make good standards; specimens of Tausendschr'ruit tree, which is striking, spectively. There wer-the warmhouse. Azalea^ Inchca ards with umbrella grafted on Rhododendron The Florists' Exchange 775 was shown in a style that made one think of its earlier days, so vigorous was it as a pot Rose with upward of twenty bold trusses. Miss S. B. Fay of Woods Hole, Mass., was, equally with the men competitors, a re- doubtable antagonist and had some remarkably fine well developed floriferous Lady Gay Rose specimens. We were well pleased to note that considerable space was left between these big plants to allow the public to walk between them and so be able to inspect them at close quarters. In the group of dwarf pot Roses cover- ing 300 sq. ft., and arranged for effect, Messrs. Schul- theis of College Point, L. I., and Herman Steinhoff of West Hoboken, N. J., were the exhibitors, and though their respective groups were rather flatter than one would have liked, still they were bright and highly attractive. Dwarf polyantha varieties were conspicuous, also ramblers filling the back of the groups, and a few sturdy well flowered h. p.'s, among them Baroness de Rothschild and Ulrich Brunner. Some standards of Crimson Rambler and bushes of Tausendschon were also in these groups. There could be no question as to the splendid quality, cleanliness and vigor of the plants, and the group was well finished off. Cut Roses— Tuesday The display of cut Rose blooms under the aegis of the American Rose Society was staged on the mezzanine floor on Tuesday, and was a most gorgeous and impos- ing feature. It would be rash to say that finer flowers had not previously been seen, but it is sufficient to observe that the quality was of the highest, while com- petition was keen and a large number of the most notable growers were represented. The committee awarded the gold medal to the Hadley Rose from the Montgomery Co., Hadley, Mass., while the silver medal was awarded to Killarney Brilliant from Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa. Hadley vied with American Beauty in point of vigor, while the rich crimson, velvety petals, and the fine fragrance of this Rose, marked it as of outstanding merit. Killarney Brilliant certainly well deserves .its name; it has come to stay — there can be no doubt about that. Other newer Roses that were seen in prime condition were Lady Ann Borrodell, from S. J. Renter & Son. The stems were long, and the delicate salmon rose color of the flowers, with their pale yellow guard petals, stani]) this variety as one to be observed with interest. Anotlier notable variety that may be designated as new, was Lady AUce Stanley, which won first for John Welsh Young in the class for fifty of any other pink. It is a most decorative Rose, very distinct in its shape, which is inclined to be flat when fully expanded, and yet the blooms are so well filled that this form is desirable as a cut Moom. The color is rich deep pink with silvery edge. It is a strong grower and has every indication of mak- ing its mark in the commercial cut flower class. Milady was also seen, and although the blooms were very rich and of fine, compact form, they were perhaps on the small side. Mrs. George Shawyer was superb, both as to the bright, clear rose pink color, and its remarkably refined shape and smoothness. At its best, as seen here, Shawyer cannot be beaten. The vases of American Beauty, each containing one hundred superb blooms, might best be described in the expression of Domine Samson as "prodigious." The stems were 5ft. long, Then, of course, the other favorites, like Mrs Charles Russell, Killarney Queen, Sunburst, and Mrs. Taft weic each shown at perfection. Special mention should be made of the fifty lovely blooms of White Killarney and Double White Killarney with which A. N. Pierson, Inc., won first in their class. Nothing to surpass them, we feel sure, has ever been staged at any show They were a most level, even lot, of great size and substance, and vcr\ pure in color, while the stems must have been 3y ft to 4ft. long. Lady Hillingdon stood out best miong the yellow Roses. There were also several sprightly %ases of Mme. Cecile Brunner, in which the 1 looms w ere all a good deep color, and the trusses car- nid quite a quantity of flowers. Radiance v spkndidlv exhibited. (^^iieen Beatrice was shown by F. H. Kramer of Wash in.,ton, D C, which won for him second in Class The flower closely approaches Shawyer in color but the ]Ktals lie more recurving and the flower is altogether ninie round It is a handsome bloom very full and with long stems In the class for 25 blooms of any undissenunated white vauety, W. A. Manda, Inc., led with Rosa sinica, 1 single white; for 25 any disseminated pink, lohn ■^ oung A\ elsh was first with Lady Alice Stanley, and 'Viuust Dnemling was second with J. L. Mock The Hubbard Gold Medal Ihe an ird of this medal was not made until Ihuisda^, s it was thought at the annual meeting of the American Rose Society that it was too valuable to be presented without veiy careful consideration. It was therefore pioposed that a committee of three be appointed so as to weigh up the merits of the new American Roses of the last five years, and to bring the names of the va- rieties that were considered eligible before the whole body of Rose judges and executive committee of the American Rose Society on Thursday. The committee of ■ three comprised Robert Simpson, Alexander Cum- mings, Jr., and S. S. Pennock. Their decision would then be voted upon by the whole assembly, so that the winning . Rose cannot be other than of the greatest superiority. The medal, it should be noted, is only voted once in five years. The Carnation Exhibition On Tuesday, the American Carnation Society held an exhibition on the mezzanine floor, on which between six and seven dozen handsome vases of blooms were staged. The awards hst is an index of the exhibitors, and we might just say briefly that the following varieties won first prizes for 100 blooms each in their respective colors: Princess Dagmar, deep crimson, from M. A. Patten-; Alice Coombs, light pink, from A. Roper; Mrs. C. W. Ward, dark pink, and Matchless, white, from Cottage Gardens Co.; Benora, variegated, from A. A. Pembroke; and Enchantress Supreme, flesh pink, from Dailledouze Bros. The silver medal as a sweepstakes prize for the absolute best 100 flowers, was won by the Cottage Gar- dens Co. with 'Matchless, and the same company won the bronze medal for the second best vase with Mrs. Ward. There were other fine vases exhibited of the following varieties: Pink Delight, good, but rather small in bloom; Northport, very well shown, color rich crimson; Beacon, good and full in the bloom; Gloriosa, also very fine and decidedly brighter and more notched than the variety Alice Coombs. This- latter is a remarkably fine thing with reflex outer petals of great smoothness, and of a light silvery pink in the center of each, while the notched edges of the petals take on a deeper color, making the flower very distinctive and certainly attractive. Philadelphia Pink was deeper than we have seen it this year, rich and highly effective. The new I,aura Weber was also as fine as it has been shown at any time during the season, and is of a warm, almost a salmon pink color. The exhibits were staged on the floor, with plenty .of space between them, and graceful palms were interspersed to give relief to the brilliancy of the Carnations. Exhibits of specimen foliage plants, with Amaryllis in foreground 776 The Florists' Exchange The Sweet Pea Display The American Sweet Pea Society arranged for a smali exhibition on Wednesday. Only three classes were for private gardeners, and in the commercial growers' sec- tion the vast majority of the prizes were won by John M. Earlier of Morristown, N. J., who had actually eleven firsts. The runners up in these classes were A. Harvey & Sons, Brandywine, Summit, N. J. The varieties staged were Zvolaneli's Winter flowering orchid type, very few of which have yet received distinctive names, but are called simply White, Purple, Crimson, Pink and Laven- der orchid. The blooms were nearly as fine as one vould expect to find in Midsummer with long stems, ample petalage and rich clear colors, while the blooms themseh-es were nicely fragrant. A special certificate of merit was given to Miss M. T. Cockcroft of Sau- gatuck. Conn. W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., showed a vase of the New Zealand Winter flowering type that has recently come into prominence. This variety was of a good rich pink, and named Yarrawa. It was stated that the plants from which the flowers had been cut had been flowering since Christmas. They were on very long stems and of fine crimpled form. Coming so early, and blooming for so long a period, it would seem that this is a desirable strain. A certificate of merit was awarded. Wm. Sim of Cliftondale, Mass., won the Lord & Burn- ham Co.'s gold medal for a collection of twelve varieties, 2.1 sprays to a vase. These were shown in the wire- frame pyramidal arrangement, in glass tubes. The varieties included White Spencer, Lavender Unwin, Bohemian Girl, Christmas Pink Spencer and Orange orchid-flowered. Table Decorations As part of the exhibition of the A. S. P. S. on Wednesday there was a class for a decorated dinner table, open to private gardeners only. Five tables were presented, and were decorated mostly in pink. The first prize was won by Thos. Aitchison, Mamaroneck, N. Y., viith the white and pink bicolor variety, Mrs. Andrew Ireland; second, Martin Fitzgerald, Greystone, Yonkers, in rich pink, with boutonnieres in white and pink. On Wednesday last, in addition to the tables of Sweet Peas, there was a class for a table to be deco- rated with flowers other than Sweet Peas. A silver cup was offered as first, value $75, and was won against six others, by Adolph Lewisohn (gdr., John Canning) of Ardsley, N. Y. This was a superior arrangement, far in advance of any other. Phalasnopsis Rimestadt- iana were used in a tall, branching epergne, together with Ward Roses, while the base was daintily filled with violet colored Schizanthus, yellow Roses and clusters of Primula malacoides. Thomas Aitchison was second with an epergne arrangement containing yellow Roses, Lily of the Valley and Acacia pubescens. There were seven tables. One of the finest, though not winning a prize, comprised a mass of Acacia pubes- cens and spikes of Erica transluscens. Another was richly done in Hillingdon Roses and Chorizema. A third had Irish Fireflame Roses; a fourth, yellow Roses and Oncidium, with boutonnieres of yeUow Roses and Cat- tleva Schroderae. Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Lilacs The Roehrs Co. stood first in Class 106 for a group of Azalea Indica covering one hundred square feet. The plants were mainly about 2ft. in diameter although there were several at 3ft. and the same in height and one huge specimen that spanned at least 8ft. These were not trained to a rigidly formal shape but were graceful and therefore much more pleasing. The va- rieties in this much admired group comprised Empress of India, rich blush; Raphael, white; the attractive crimson Hexe; Theers, rich magenta; Rudolph Seydel, bright pink; Emme Eckhaute, double, salmon red; Mme. Joseph Vervseneana, blush. The exhibits of Rhododendrons were very pleasing and furnished a satisfactory feature. The A. N. Pier- son Co., was leader in the class for twelve plants and showed nice stocky subjects, flowered to the last shoot, the trusses well developed, and of excellent color. Among the varieties were Madam Wagner, pink, Mme Camille de Rohan, blush, with magenta blotch; Chevalier Felix de Sauvage, rich scarlet with maroon blotch , Cynthia, rich crimson, fine bold trusses. W. B. Ihomp son also had Rhododendrons, among them being Pmk Pearl and White Pearl. The exhibits of forced Lilac were not to be passed by without comment and certairdy one of the finest groups of this plant came from the garden of John Wanamaker, at Wyncott Park, which won for hira first prize in Class 76 for 12 plants in less than four varieties. He had Louis Spathe, Charles X, Michael Buckner (delicate blush), Cassimer Perrier (double white) and Marie Legraye. The groups of forced shrubs might have been finer, but there were shown bright, fresh assemblages that contained Wistaria Laburnum, Mock Orange, Double Cherry, Guelder Rose, Staphylea colchica, Acer Negunda variegata, Prunus triloba fl. pi., Kerria, and white and yellow Broom as standard and in other forms. Orchids Abundant The staging facing two of the gangways gioaned under such a weight of orchids as we seldom see at New York shows. In all their wonderful forms and rich variety of beautiful colors, both the groups for effect and the specimen plants furnished what was regarded as one of the central features of this uncommonly good show. The general quality was very satisfactory, and as far as regards Cattleyas it was decidedly' good. Phalaenopsis were less good, but Cymbidiums were fine, and what few Cypripedium there were could not have been much improved on. Dendrobiums, too, were not only numerous, but were well-flowered, vigorous and healthy. One missed the great arching sprays of Pha- laenopsis Rimestadtiana that are so conspicuous and wonderful a feature at European shows at this season and later, and also the long branching inflorescences of Renanthera Imschootiana. Odon- toglossum crispum, too, in its many beautiful va- rieties, unfortunately does not succeed well with us, but it was interesting to observe in the Roehrs Co.'s group, choice pieces of Odontoglossum Queen of Gatton, O. Jaspar and O. Dicksoni. The latter has rose magenta colored flowers over white, and the plant bore 19 blooms on one spike. As elsewhere mentioned tlic Jules Roehrs Co. and Acacia longifolia Here we have a plant 6ft. high, in a lOin. tub, being a typical young healthy specimen, as exhibited by Thomas Roland of Nahant, Mass 1 W. A. Manda, Inc., in the commercial section and Clement Moore, in the private growers' section, were the chief exhibitors. Joseph A. Manda won first, however. DUection of cut orchid sprays- ollectic Another general and decorative flower and foliage group As showing the extent of the variety on the various tables, we name the following list of subjects: Renan- thera Imschootiana, Phalaenopsis Schilleriana, P. Rime- stadtiana, Patyclinis glumaeea, Lycaste Skinneri and L. S. alba, Cymbidium eburneuni, C. Sanderae and C. eburneo Lowianium; Oncidium fuscatum, O. Rossi majus, Lielia harpophylla, Brasso-cattleya Langleyensis, Cat- tleya Trianas in variety, C. citrina, Odontioda Charles- worthii, Vanda amesiana, Cattleya Schroderae, Oncidium eoncolor. On. splendidum. On. leucochilum, Dendrobium Phalaenopsis, D. thyrsiflorum, D. nobile nobilius, Mil- tonia vexillaria, M. Roezeliana alba, Laelio-cattleya Henry Greenwood (with its immense purple flowers). Epidendrum Stamfordianum and quite a good selection of Cypripediums. This, of course, does not exhaust the list. There were several notable specimen Cattleyas, in- cluding the first prize one shown by the Julius Roehrs Co.. bearing 12 large flowers. The leading honors for a group of one hundred orchids was won by the Julius liochrs Co, with W. A. Manda, Inc., second. An illus- [ ti ition of the Roehrs group is presented. 1 Tger & HurreU, Summit, N. J., had a non-competi- ti\e display in addition to their other orchid exhibits, and showed how the Cattleyas and Dendrobiums grow upon f 01 est trees. They also had a picture of a moun- tain scene in Colombia, S. America, and desciiptivc text of the haunts of some of the species. A gold medal and special prize was awarded by the Horticultural Society of New York for a nicely flowered plant of the beautiful Sophro-cattleya Thwaitesas (S. grandiflora x C. Mendelii), having broad ruby petals, and ruby lips with yellow throat. No exhibitor's name i appeared. There were some well flowered Cattleyas, also Brasso- i cattleya Sedeni in Clement Moore's collection from Hackensack, N. J., where John P. Mossman is gardener. Max Schling, the Fifth ave florist, won first for a vase of orchids, having an effective arrangement of Oncidiums, Cypripediums, Cattleyas, etc., etc. Twenty years ago in New York, there was actually ) kfener appreciation of these gorgeous and wonder- iiill\ interesting flowers than there is today, and there' wtu \ery notable collections in several parts of the ■ Minlr\ Such excellent exhibitions as the one now ill SI ribed ought certainly to help revive whatever interest I I-. lieen lost. Fernsland Foliage Plants Ihe department devoted to foliage plants and ferns Hjs particularly well supported. Some of the largest The Florists' Exchange 777 i-ubi-icaulis; the giant-leaved Authuriuiu Veitchii with about a dozen ol its liandsome leaves; Dracaena ban- cleiiana, one plant having fifty stems each upward ot bit high, Xanthosoma Unfleni, almost equaUy as missive ds the Anthurium already mentioned, together with groups of Dracaenas and Crotons in other parts ot the hall W A. Manda, Inc. contributed, in its exten- sive collection, a display of the lesser known hybrid howering Anthuriums, among which we would mention Dowleu, balmoneum, Hybridum Reynolds variety, Hllnim Brownii and carneum -' "- Indoor Flowering Plants L ndei tins heading, of course, would come several of 11 subjects already alluded to, but 'iride. Sn CO. of Tarrytown whUe W. A. Manda Inc^had the lion's share of tropical fohage plants One of F. R. Pierson's ferns, a Nephrolepis Rooseveltn, was Tft deep ;,nd over 6ft. in diameter. He also had a table ot JarietTerof Nephrolepis in which we -ted elegantis^ma compacta, Teddy Junior, cordata compacta, Amer pohH, superbissima and Bhnsfordi, and P'^^^^'f ' fP"'^!^^ No more^ healthy or more beautiful specimens of their kind could be found anywhere than were these snecimen of Goniophlebium subaunculatum, which won ft? "rize in Class ^36, for Mrs. J. B. Fraser oi^^^^^^^ was between 8ft. and 9ft. deep from the top to the boTtom of its long fronds and, in all respects, i'trg:Ti^ber%T"iheTs- that'^eed not be spec.nea since all wCTe so good, and also since the names of the prize winners are recorded elsewhere in our columns Ks Dupuy had a Boston Fern with a sPJ-^^f^fJ,* and, from"^ a private garden, there was 'i r";*';'^^^^"^ tium Sehiedeif one of the most S'-aceful and most usetid decorative ferns for florists' pujPOf s. The cone shaped exhibit of Selaginella denticulata that won first in class 240 for Mrs. Berry Stern made one hope that a arger coUection of Selaginella wiU be shown at some future exSrn, as therf are many very beautiful species both as to color and form in this family. Included hereunder are, of course, the noble palms tha? did so mich to give scenic effect to the entire haU, comprising splendid examples but typical of and well developed in proportion. 8ft. to 12ft. high, Rhapis flabelU- Cycas formis, Caryota ureas, and Kentia Forsteriana^ circinalis ought also be mentioned among the tallei >h specially u. ic.c. to the really' magnificent display of Begonia Clone de Sceaux which won first for W. B. Thompson in Class 60, for six plants. These specimens were olt. high, ind had an average of seven stems each, with huge reddish bronzy foliage, and bore trusses of grace u pink flovveis trom top to bottom. As examples ol skilUul cultivation they made a notable impression upon tho-,e who could appreciate that fact, and R. M. Johnston, thL cultivator, deserves the fullest commendation lor his ibihty in this direction. In the class for a flowering pluit, the variety not speciflcaUy mentioned in the sched- ule, James Ballantine, gardener to i. li. 1-evvis oi Ridgeheld, Conn., was placed first with a well grov^n, laigl bushj plant of Pelargonium Clormda, but this pi mt required another ten days or a fortnight to bring it to the full perfection of its flowering, ihis scented leaved Pelargonium is undoubtedly one of the hues additions to our list of greenhouse plants in recent ^"^Uk Schizanthuses were a very superior collection, md together with the extensive and superior exhibit ol C mcruia stellata, they made a bright patch in Iront ol tlK booth that had been arranged by the Horticultural Society of New York. The plants of each genus, were, on an aveiage, 2y3ft. high, and of branching, symmetri- cal outline, in a variety of pleasing colors. The Schizan- thuses were mainly in the pink, white, and lavender shades, while the Cinerarias were of rich pink, crimson, white, and blue, both light and dark. There vyere also some stocky dwarf forms of florists' Cineraria, including some of the new strain of terra cotta, antique Rose and other art shades; and a dwarf cactus form appealed to us also, but on the whole the florists' type did not quite reach the highest standard of perfection. The group of Gloriosa Rothschildiana to which allu- sion has been made elsewhere, appeared to our mind to be one of the leading features of the show froni a cultivation standpoint. The plants were somewhat The balloon-shaped, 3ft. high, bearing an average of two „nn dozen flowers, and were grown in 12in. pots. In the gallery upstairs there was one of the finest displays of Cyclamens that has been seen in America. It is seldom, if ever, that such floriferous examples ot this most decorative greenhouse subject are attainablt. The plants bore an average of four to five dozen blooms each on erect, stout stems, the blossoms being large and of fine color. Other plants, such as Lily of the Valley, Primula obconica and the Spiraeas, were highly attrac- tive; indeed the Primulas, in Sin. and 6in. pots repre- sented the acme of perfection. Primula malacoides wfl" finer than any we have yet seen. Two collections of AmarylUs were shown, and the chief of these was 25 plants in 25 varieties with which Mrs. D. Willis James won the silver cup and *25 m Class 53. The flowers were of the most correct type, being large, open, and round, four to a scape, very solid in substance, and brilUant and varied in color^ Scarlet and crimson predominated, but pale pink, and white marked with red, were also included. A very effective display -was made by A. N. P'erson, Inc, who exhibited a background of the beautiful new Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa) inter- Pelargonium Clorinda Ourspecimen shows a small plant in a of bright rosy flowers. This Pelargoniun and can be crown into a most floriferous a either as a bush or standard. spersed with which trusses of Cattleya Trianae. palms, while In various parts of the building there were -v ^^^^ ^ ^^^^ excellent display of pot Roses plume leaved examples of Phoenix Roebelenu, 5ft. and .^^^^^.^^ g^^^ Elegans and the new Tnomphe 6ft. high. ^ ..„. J ...._„„ .„n=™e„mis fea- Orleanais, a scarlet crimson polyantha. An interesting Ferns as already mentioned, were a conspicuous lea- tufe and'perhaps'it might have added somewha more to the general effectiveness of the show if a portion ot he fern groups had been a little more intermixed with the Rose and'^Azalea exhibits, but that matter may be considered at another time. An immense piece of Platyeerium Hillii majus was contributed by W^ A. Manda Inc in Class 255, and won first prize, while lesser examples of these Stag's-Horn- ferns were else- where seen. Polypodium Mandaianum was also a very fine subject. This fern can be size, its graceful, deeply cut fronds reaching to a length ol 6ft. Polypodium glaucophyllum cristatum was also shown in a group by the Julius Roehrs Co. and is a fern of similar character to the foregoing but, of course, smaUer. Allusion has also been made to the numer""= The ed border plants Bulbous Flowering Plants vhole length of a table was devoted to the col- ferns in other classes, and to the collection of lis so well grown and shown by the t. R specimen Nephrolepis so weU grown Pierson Co. of Tarryt lections of forced Dutch bulbous stock comprising Hya- cinths, Tulips, Daffodils, and such like. Mrs. D. Willis Tames was first for a collection in pots and pans with foliage plants, arranged on a space of 50 sq. ft, for n to an enormous effect, and staged Hyacinths of superior quality in tne aching to a length varieties City of Haarlem surrounded by Hyacinth '" Oueen of Pinks on one side, while at the other was Ilyacinth City of Haarlem with a circle of Hyacinth Grand Maitre. Amaryllis, Daffodils, Tulipa elegans, and other bulbs completed a most interesting display. Our exhibitors would do well to add some of the newer varieties of Daffodils, particularly the improved forms of red cups and Leedsii, many of which are reasonable enough in price, and comprise some of the most chaste flowers of the floral kin " ■""- "" " "" Elsewhere in the display of ,bulbs there were very handsome pans of Hyacinths in the following varieties: Lord Derby, blush pink; Perle BrUliant, Ught blue; Etna, rich deep red; La Grandesse, white; Menelik, dark violet, with tall spikes; and King of the B ues, more dwarf, and of a plum shade of blue. Album triquetrum, but for its obnoxious smell, might be con- sidered a popular bulb; and certainly the dainty white flowered Muscari, in 3in. pots, are very beau&ful. Many of the pans of Hyacinths contained fifteen spikes of well developed blooms. E. Fardell, Great Neck, L. I., was first for a group of bulbs for effect, in a space of 100 sq. ft., and won the Knight & Struck Co.'s prize of $50. His Tulips vvete particularly fine, notably the double variety Golden King. Darwin TuUps were very graceful, but the blooms were not large. Altogether, the display of bulb- ous flowers was commendable, and leads us to anticipate greater things in the time to come. , Evergreens From the New Jersey estabhshment of W. A. Manda, Inc., and Bobbink & Atkins, there came groups ot exceedingly symmetrical evergreens in tubs, suitable tor placing about on forecourts, in formal gardens, or for planting out permanently. We made note of the follow- in"-, which list may be useful to some readers: Retira- spora Lawsoniana lutea, Retinispora obtusa nana. Thuya occidentalis EUwangeriana, Retinispora squarrosa Veitchii, and R. plumosa aurea; also Abies nobihs giauca, A. Nordmanniana, Picea orientalis, P. Alcocki- ana, P. pungens giauca Kosteri, Juniperus Sabina (a fine specimen), Thuya gigantea aurescens, and Cryptomeria Japonica Lobbi. Giant Bux-us from Manda's were also exhibits in another part of the hall. ' The exhibit of topiary art by Bobbink & Atkins, in which Englis.. Ivy was trained to frames in the shape of eagles, horses, garden chairs, ships with sails and other fantastic designs, furnished a novel feature for a large number of the visitors, and it must be admitted that these examples were particularly weU done There were also corkscrew arrangements in Yew, and tables and such like cut in Yew, from the same firm. We in America Among the foliage plants, special mention might be I r:tHking^r;:S^i:r^-ieW HSa'ui;^ i;i;;iy^backward in this^department of floriculture, I Inspiration from the New York j I Flower Show | j By WILLIAM FALCONER j In Pittsburgh we faave considerable weather— frost, snow, slush, and always smoke, but when it comes to piercing, icy winds, we'll let you folks in New York have the palm. Notwithstanding your biting weather and recent snowstorms, however, your flower show was magnificent. It was a grand, good show, finely arranged and a credit to all who were interested in its promotion 778 The Florists' Exchange Specimen Nephrolepis The plant here illustrated won first for F. R, Pierson Co. i of "any specimen other than mentioned in the schedule probably the finest individual specimen in the whole show wide and deep, and was of the variety Harrisii. and management; it also was an indelible education to every visitor, amateur, florist, or gardener. How I wish we had more of these great public flower shows, what an impetus they would give to the business, and what an improvement they would make in ourselves! There is nothing that wUl eliminate the conceit of a fellow quicker than to show him the best products of his neigh- bor's skill; he then understands that he is not the only man who can grow plants or flowers. He notes and quietly absorbs his lesson and returns to his labor to emulate his brothers' methods and endeavor to equal if not surpass them. I got to the exhibition haU about noon on Saturday, went to lunch with Prof. Cowell of Buffalo, started to work at 1 p.m., got through toward i p.m., then had an hour to walk around and see things; left the hall about 5 p.m. and returned to the hotel to arrange matters .and prime up; 6.30 found me at the judge's banquet at the Vanderbilt, and at 7.30 I had to arise and run to catch my train for the Smoky City. What a pity, for it was a sumptuous feast and we had only reached the salad course, and the further goodies, smokes and flow of soul, were denied me! My heart was with the boys, for they were a happy and genial gathering and their enjoyment was my pleasure. One of the great delights of these shows is the oppor- tunity given the craftsmen of coming together, meeting former cronies and shaking the hands of old and new acquaintances. We compare notes, discuss the exhibits, and suggest plans for the future, and our eyes and hearts get flUed with the glories of the show, that we may explode at the next meeting of our home florists' club, for the members wUlwant to know everything from an eyewitness as well as reading of it in the trade papers. I am not going to talk to you of the glorious pro- fusion of magnificent orchids, the variety and perfection of the ferns and pahns, the floral sea of Azaleas, the glowingly tinted Rhododendrons, the shower of gold in Acacias, the pillars and banks of Roses, the purity, mtensity, and perfection of the Cyclamen, the improve- ment m Hydrangeas, the finely grown Dutch bulbs, the noble tub plants of Laurel, the finely grown and richly hued tropical specimens, and many other strong fea- tures of the exhibition, for your reporters will cover these. But it delighted my heart to find that Ericas, Boromas, Aotus, Kennedya, Epacris, Chorizema, and kindred genera, pets of my boyhood, have again risen into high favor, and are freely used in the finer decora- tions of cut flower, basket, vase and other work. My heart also warmed to a generous showing of vivid wands of Euphorbia jacquinia;flora. Then I came on a bank of the African Gloriosa in fuU bloom! Forty comparative oblivion, but some years ago I f6und It cultivated freely by some of the gardeners at New- port for cut flowers in Summer; it is herbaceous, easily grown and readily raised from seed. A gold medal was awarded this group, and deservedly. There was a fine exhibition of hardy evergreen trees and shrubs, beautiful plants, but they were too much crowded together to enable us to get in between them to see and examine them— and such an assortment of odd things m ivy and Boxwood ! They were fuinny, anywu}'. There were two miniature examples of Japanese lana- stape gardening showing, at least, that the patience of Job IS not yet exhausteu. What a pleasure it was to find that the retail florists hiid lent memselves so heartily to the success of tlie show— their booths were Paradise. The crowd in froiu 01 Max bchling's booth reminded one of a v\ellad\ii lised bargain sale counter in a department store iii people were several deep and craning their necks o\ci e icn other's shoulders, vv hat were they looking at ' Ihc most exquisitely charming arrangement ot cut flowcis and flowering and foliage plants, in boxes, vases, baskets md bouquets. A combination of scarlet Anthuriumi dnd oiange Gerbera Daisies was "a dream," as tlic ladies say; Boronias, Acacias and ferns formed a happ\ union, Boronias and feathery Heaths blended be luu lull) , crimson Roses and Poet's Narcissus were swcitu prettj togetner; Sunburst Roses and Cypripedmui were daintily companionable; and Sunburst Rosl puiple Pansies and Lily of the Valley were sweeth hdimomous; and a bride's bouquet, a shower ot Lilj oi the \ alley, whetted the wish of many a maiden visitoi it was exceedingly instructive, the liberal use made ot bunbuist Roses in these decorations, and the lovely c mbinations compiled of purple Pansies and other flowei s How I wished that Sam McClements, my neighbor, w IS there to see these things. Sam is a prince among dccoiators, tasteful, tactful, resourceful and energetic, and there is a liberality and refinement about his make- ups that is wnnderfuJ; stiU he might learn something tliere. Had my women folks at home been with me when we came before those exquisitely robed young ladies in Bloomingdale Bros.' flower booth, I know it would have meant a trip for me to McCreery's or Altman's, but "lead us not into temptation" saved me. "Mean old guy!" some of you may exclaim. Well, I suppose I am. But my good friend Peterson of Cincin- nati was not so mean, his better half was with him. "Oh, yes," she explained to me, "I let him go to Pitts- burgh alone, but when it comes to New York, I come too, the Spring styles are in the windows now." And next came my old chum, ex-president Vincent of the S. A. F., and his good lady, both beammg joyfully and each wearing a burning bouquet of their Geranium Maryland. "We're going to stay the week," they told me. "You see, my boy," he said to me, "in my earlier days I worked mighty hard, but I have good boys and they now have shouldered the burden that then rested on me, thus permitting their mother and me to go around when and where we please and enjoy ourselves." Bravo, boys! Let the sons of other florists emulate the Vincent boys. Than Fred Burki, the president of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., there is no better grower of Roses and Carnations living, and now he is daffy on orchids. He got back from Arizona last Saturday, but if he gets to New York this week and beholds that magnificent dis- play of lovely orchids, up shall go another greenhouse at Bakerstown, sure. One of my greatest treats at the show was the luncheon hour spent with Prof. Cowell, who is just back from a botanical collecting trip in Porto Rico and some of its contiguous small islands. How delightful it is to listen to him describe the plants he found there and the con- ditions under which they grew naturally, and the adven- tures of the trip. i American and English Shows : I [By J. HARRISON DICK | I During the run of the present Spring flower show in New York City I have been asked not once but a hundred times what was my impression of it, and how did it compare with the great flower shows of England. It may be interesting therefore, to many readers of The Exchangi:, if I state, in as brief and judicial a manner as I can, the thoughts that come to me in cast- ing my mind backward. For fifteen years I have witnessed the development of horticulture in the very heart and center of English floriculture, which is London, and was in the closest touch with every activity of gardening in all its phases. For eight years before that also, I was a looker- on at the exhibitions in the northern half of the United Kingdom and an active participant in some of them, and have attended most of the large provincial shows both in the North and South. So much for credentials. The present International Flower Show is larger than any English Spring show outside the exhibitions that are held by the Royal Horticultural Society. The latter may have a certain advantage in being held toward the end of May — two months later than ours. May and early June in England are tlie most flowery months of the year. Every garden is bespangled with Vase of pink Antirrhini The first prize of SlO for fifty spikes of pink y Frank Birnbrauer, Philadelphia. The spike Tulips, and even the later Narcissi can be had. The whole Alpine flora is in full floraison; Rhododendrons are ablaze, and any laggard flowering shrub scarcely needs coaxing to get it "in on time" for the show. Two months later, too, make it easy to have rambler Roses at the pink of perfection in blooming, while tuberous Begonias, Cannas in pots, batches of zonal and regal Pelargoniums, Streptocarpuses, Gloxinias, Kalanchbes, Azaleas (mollis and sinensis type). Clematises, Mal- maisoii. Carnations and great banks of outdoor hardy flowers furnish an endless succession of brilliancy and beauty for the multitudes who throng the shows. And lest I forget it, let me whisper the fact that until two years ago the great London Spring Show was held under stuffy little tents or marquees, which, when filled with a dense throng of people, became so hot as to be almost sufl'ocating. An improvement has been effected since then, and a monster canvas marquee, covering, I think, cwo acres of ground, is now erected. The groups, or a majority of them, are staged upon the sward. No setting could be finer or healthier for the plants. The dry wooden floors of our present Grand Central Palace must be terribly trying to the plants that are staged. A week of torture it must be to those beautiful ferns ! But while there are such diiferences, both as to the time of the exhibitions and as to the accommodation or "housing" of them, there are still abundant features upon which we can dwell for comparison. Until very recent years — seven or eight years ago — the English- man sadly neglected the art of st-aging his exhibits effectively. He was too well pleased with his skill as a cultivator. In nothing was this better exemplified than in the remarkable and magnificent groups of orchids. Great serried banks of them, resplendent and gorgeous, stood up before one, and by the embarrass- ment of richness we were staggered and overwhelmed, and said, with bated breath, "Aren't they stupendous." Stupendous was right, but it was not until W. P. Bound, who was then gardener to Sir Jeremiah Colman, Baronet, broke away and introduced a cool bay retreat of moss and ferns in the center of his group, and starred it all over with deUghtful little plants of the white flowered Cypripedium niveum, , that his competitors and the trade growers began to adjust their glasses and pull their chins in meditation. That day was the beginning of a new era in the exhibiting of orchids. A dense even mass is now regarded with no more favor than is carpet bedding in that country. The coming of the long stemmed American Carna- tions incommoded the exhibitors for a time, who had to solve the problem of how to make 2V4ft. stems fit into 11/2 ft. vases! This they did by shearing off the lower third, until A. F. Dutton made bold to invest in a dozen very tall and stately glass vessels, and stag- gered humanity by exhibiting a whole armful of these graceful flowers with stems half as long again as the • flowers of any other grower. I think the English ex- hibit their Carnations more beautifully than we do in America. The glass vessels are in keeping with the grace and daintiness of this fine flower, for a hundred, or even fifty. Carnations jammed into a drain-pipe of a vase is not aesthetic, to say the least. But perhaps there are surprises in store for us before the week has closed. No English exhibitor has ever staged such The Florists' Exchange 779 Cineraria stellata, 6 planti Beiij iniin Stern, Rosslyn, L. 2 n'^J^^FTHtU G ^.^clamens, 25 b^ Louis Sherry, J Canning), Ossining, N, bv J M T Thorburn .. F Honeyman), Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. Chorizema, specimen, prize offered by Knight & Str by Mrs, ~ ' ' ' Julius Roi:hrs Co., which v edal. ses as may be seen at the American shows. The endid length of stem and grand effectiveness of the loms are pre-eminently American. The English ion is to stage a pyramid of blooms on short, or nparatively short stems, in a bamboo stand made for libiting, or in some other device for the same pur- se. A vase a foot high, to hold eight to twelve fully ?eloped flowers, is favored. Only one notable grower — orge Mount of Canterbury — exhibits long stemmed Roses, and they are certainly good. I thinli that ;y flowers of any one variety is sufficient and one idred of American Beauty is more than a feast. Jut it is time to call halt. The New Yorls show ts the London show in the skillful draping of piUars ! 1 the overhead view. This is totally disregarded "on 1 ; other side." It beats the London show by a thous- les in the retail florists' beautiful and artistic I libits. It was a standing mystery to me, and is still, • y the retailers should be so much neglected in Eng- : id, both at the exhibitions and in the trade papers, iglishman had better pause and consider on this int. Thirdly, New York beats London in specimen ns and in large specimen foliage plants, while in imbler Roses, and in groups of indoor flowering and iage plants for effect, also in Cyclamens, Cinerarias, hizanthuses and that class of plants, the two far larated exhibitions stand level. The London Spring m presents a much superior display of orchids; has nderful exhibits of fruit trees in pots, and usually lections of indoor forced Grapes and other fruit; < such exhibits of . choice early vegetables as on this side have scarcely yet dreamed of — I mean to the effective staging of them. Then, of course, wonderful rock gardens, outdoor Japanese gardens, licas of Tudor and old English gardens, covering in me cases 2000 sq. ft. of space, are things we have not t. attempted. Choice Daffodils also receive the keenest iention, but on the other hand Antirrhinums are almost known, and Thomas Roland could beat any English m hollow with his Acacias and Ericas. It might be regarded as an open question — except course, in the minds of rabid partisans — which city d country had the finest show, on a balance of ints ; but let it suffice for us to know that we have now ch exhibitions as we are proud to invite the world d his wife to come and see, and before we have done, e eyes of the whole horticultural world will look our ly. Excelsior ! Official List of Awards Section A Plants in Flower — Private Growers E. HicUs), Oceanic, N. J. James CGdr., Mrs. : William >. Willis Specin inn.; " ashington N T apt, 12 plai Primula obconica, 12 pla Wanamaker Rhododendron, 3 plants, Jas. Ballantyh), Ridgefleld, Co: — ■ " foliage, -*""' 3Ct, 100 by Mrs. D. Willis James „, _, _. ... Constable. Genista, specimen: 1, Miss Blanch George Wittinger), Ossining, N. T. Hjdrangea, 6 plants, 6 varieties, $25 offered by Lord & Burnham Co., won by Wm._Ziegler, (Gd Bieschke), Noroton, Con John H Dodds), Wyncol Hydrangea, 3 plants, : 2 John Wanamaker. Hvdrangea, speci: Wanamakei Lilacs, 12 plants, not less Wanamaker, 2, P. backei), Hartsdale, N, Marguerite, speci r. E. Lewis (Gdr., W. B. Thompson. and greenhc ' ' Specimen Hydrangea This Tsas the largest specimen H\ dnn^^ta at the sho first for Wm Zeigler Jr (gdj A Bieschke) Noroton Conn There were thirty-one large trusses, and the pla ' ' - "^ ' — Thompson Section B Plants in Flower— Commercial Growers sq.ft.: 1, Thomas Roland, Na- 3 varieties: 1, Thos , collectioi 6 plants, Roland; 2, Julii Roland; 2, Juli Roehrs Co., Rutherford, ts, 1 or more Roehrs Co.; 3, Knight Specimen Cycas: 1, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2, W. A. Manda, Inc. Twelve Dracaenas, six or more varieties: 1, W^. A. Manda; 2, Julius Roehrs Co.; 3, Bobbink & Atkins. Dracaena, specimen, any variety: 1, Julius Roehrs W. A. Manda, Inc.; 2, Bobbink Atkins. Acacia, specimen, any variety: 1, Thos. Roland; ulius Roehrs Co. Azalea Indica, 100 sq.ft.: 1, Julius Roehrs Co. Azalea Indica, 12 plants, not less than 6 vars., sir $75, offered by Ro'ehrs Co. Azalea Indica, 6 plants Julius Roehrs Co.; 2, A. Conn. illea, 6 plants: M. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, , L. Dupuy, Whitestone, L. Cyclamens, 25 plants: no first; 2, Julius Roehrs Co. Erica, Epacris, and Boronia, collection 100 sq.ft. -e, $100, offered by Mrs. Cha " " " ■ " - - N. T. C. Bougain N. y. Struck Co., Knight '6 plant's, not less than 3 varieties: 1, Thos. Roland;' 2, Knight & Struck Co.; 3, Louis Dupuy. jelydrangea, not less than 3 vars., in 150 sq.ft., silver cup, value $75, offered by the McAlpin Hotel: 1, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2, Louis Dupuy. Hydrangea, 6 plants, first prize, $25, offered by New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers: 1, Dryer Bros., Whitestone, N. T.; 2, L. Dupuy. Lilacs, 12 plants, not less than 3 varieties; 1, Julius Margue Madsen ci! 6 pla not Kentia Belmoreana, specimen: 1, Bobbink & Atkins; 2, W. A. Manda, Inc. _ , Kentia Forsteriana, specimen: 1, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2, W. A. Manda, Inc. „ ^. Two plants Phosnix Roebelenii: 1, Secaucus Exotic Nursery; 2, Julius Roehrs Co. Phoenix rupicola, specimen: 1, W. A. Manda, Inc. Phcenix, any other variety: 1, Julius Roehrs Co. Palms, other than above, 12 varieties: 1, Vf. A. Manda, Inc.; 2, Julius Roehrs Co. ,,.„,, Palm, specimen, other than above: 1, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2 W. A. Manda, Inc. . „ , ^ , Stove and greenhouse plants, distinct, 6 plants: 1, W. A Manda, Inc.; 2, Julius Roehrs Co. Yew trees, 6 trained plants: 1, Bobbink & Atkins. Miscellaneous Plants — Commercial Growers Bay trees, 2 plants, pyramidal: 1, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2, Bobbink & Atkins. _ , Bay trees, 2 plants, standard: 1, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2, Bobbink & Atkins. „ . ,, . Bay trees, 2 plants, columnar: 1, Bobbink & Atkins; 2, Secaucus Exotic Nursery. _ „ . ,. . Box trees, 2 plants, pyramidal: 1, Bobbink & Atkins; 2, Julius Roehrs Co. „ ^, Box trees, 2 plants, standard: 1, Secaucus Exotic Nursery; 2, Bobbink & Atkins. Box trees, 2 plants, bush: 1, Bobbink & Atkins; 2 Rhododendrons, 12 plants, not , A. N. Pierson, Inc.; 2, F. R. Pie ndrons, 6 plants, not value $75, offered by Conifers, 'collection of 25 ^ pots or tubs: 1. Bobbink & Atkin Co., Tarrytowr Bobbink & Atkln pri: Flowering and foliage, stove and greenhouse plants, rranged for effect, 200 sq.ft., silver cup, value $150, ffered by the Hort. Soc. of New York: 1, Julius Roehrs :o.; 2, Bohbink & Atkins, Rutherford. Forced shrubs, herbaceous plants, arranged for effect, rees and vines permissible, 200 " ' ' -"'- ■" "" Biltmore Hotel: 1, 3 than 3 varieties. James: 1, Bobbink & Atkii Section C Palms and Foliage Plants— Private Growers .reca lutescens, specimen: 1, Mrs, F. A. Constab ilrs. J. Hood Wright, lycas, specimen: 1, W. B. Thompson. Irntnn. 12 plants. 12 varieties not less than 8- Howard Nichol ots: 1, Mrs. J. B. Trevor (Supt. Glenview," Yonkers, N. T. Croton, specimen: l.John Wanamak( Thomas Meehan & Sons, Germantown, fa. Section E This section was of two classes only, for private growers, one for Bay trees, the other for Strawberries, but there were no entries. Section F Ferns— Private Growers Adiantum cuneatum, specimen: 1, W. B. Thompson. Adiantum, any other variety, specimen: 1, Mrs. D. Willis James; 2, B. Stern. ,^ Cibotium Schiedei, specimen: 1, John Wanamaker; 2 H W! Boettgers Estate (Gdr., Rudolf Heiderkamp), Riverdale-on-Hudson, N. Y. . . ,, Goniophlebium subauriculatum, specimen: 1, Mrs. J. B. Trevor; 2, Mrs. J. Hood Wrigh* agirielfa, ; ise specified: 3ty: 1, B. St( nstable. ., Mrs. J Hood Wr Stern, Rosslyn, I i), Saugatuck, Conn.; Six foliage plants Thompson. Specimen foliage W. H. Fisher. Wanamaker; Section D New York City. Palms and Foliage Plants — Commercial Growers Areca lutescens, specimen: no first; 2, W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J. . „, . Cocos Australis, or its variety, specimen: 1, W. A. Manda, Inc. Section G Ferns— Commercial Growers Cibotium Schiedei, specimen not less than 12in. not or tub: 1, W. A. Manda, Inc. Ferns, 12 plants, 12 varieties: 1, 'W. A. Manda, Inc. Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis, specimen: 1, Louis Dupuy; 2, F. R. Pierson Co. . , -c -v, Nephrolepis. any other variety, specimen: 1, F. R. Pierson Co.; 2, Dreyer Bros., White Stone, N. Y. Collection of Nephrolepis in variety one of each, not less than Sin. pots or pans. Silver cup, value $7 5, offered by the Hotel Plaza: 1, F. R. Pierson Co.; 2, W. A. Manda, Inc. . . , ^rr » Stag's Horn fern, 3 plants m variety: 1, W. A. Manda. Inc.; 2, Julius Roehrs Co. Tree fern, specimen: 1, W. A. Manda, inc. _ .„„ Fern, specimen any other variety, not. otherwise specified: 1, Julius Roehrs Co.; 2, A. N. Pierson, Inc. 780 The Florists' Exchange Section H Bulbous Plants — ^Private Growers Hyacinths, three lOin. pans, white: 1, C. K. G. BlU- S (gdr., jas. Bell), Fort Washington ave., N. Y. C; lOin. pans, pink or red: 1, Mrs. D. 2, Mrs. D. "Willis James, Hyacinths, three lOin. pauo, piiia u» .<=u. i, i.i»^. ^ Willis James; 2, John T. Pratt, Glen Cove, L. I., N. T Hyacinths, three lOm. pans, light >•'•••■• ^ i^ -^ ri Billings; 2, Mrs. D. Willis James. Hyacinths, three lOin. pans, dark Section L Cut Orchids — Private Growers Best display 25 vases for effect, silver cup, value ?76, offered by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, won by Clement Flowering stem of Cattleya, any variety: 1, Wm. C. K. G. (Gdi James; 2, John T. Pratt. Lilies, 12 pots: 1, W. B. Thompson. „ ,., Lily of the Valley, three lOm. pans: 1, Henry Gould -" Vert), Port Washington, L. I., N. T. k), Oakland, Bergen Co., nedium Trun Ipin. pans. 1, C. K. G. John T. „ .„..^..™. -, _.' Pratt; 2, E. Fardell (Gdr., J. Kveritt), Booth Estate, Great Neck, L. Narcissus, Glory of Leiden, three 10 Fardell; 2, John T. Pratt. Narcissus Victoria, three 10m. pans Billings; 2, -John T. Pratt. Narcissus, Empress, three lOin. par Pratt; 2, C. K. G. Billings. . , t v, n. Narcissus, Emperor, three lOin. pans: 1, John i. Pratt; 2, iames A. McDonald, (Gdr., R. Hughes), Narcissus,' Golden- Spur, three lOin. pans: 1, H. L. Pratt; 2, C. K. G. Billings. Narcissus, Double Von Sion, three lOin. pans: 1, H. L. Pratt; 2, E. Fardell. .,.,.. • »• Tulips, early single, 12 lOin. pans, distinct varieties: ' Tulips, early single, six lOin. pans, distinct varieties: 1 E. Fardell. „ . ^. , ., - ■• - • -- .--■-- 12 varieties: 1, James rare varieties, in 100 so ft or more,"prize $75 by Knight & Struck Co., won by B. Fardell, Booth Estate, Great Neck, LI. Bulbs, in pots or pans, for effect, with foliage plants. In 50 sq. ft., prize $26 by W. B. Marshall & Co. by Mr " "'""- ^ Willis Jan Section I Bulbous Plants— Commercial Growers Elmhurst, N. Y. 50 pots, 1 ■ ■ Me other foliage plants: varieties, double Lilies Lily 'of the"vaileyT"20 in. pans, prize $60 by Chas. Schwake Co., Inc.: 1, W. H. Siebrecht, Astoria, N. Y. ; 2, Julius Roehrs Co. Narcissus, 20 lOin. p Tall handled Easter basket- -Azalea and Pterls Take Advantage of News Most of the really great strokes of business are marked by timeliness. The play, "Via Wireless," was put on shortly after Jack Binns' exploit on the Repub- lic had aroused interest in wireless telegraphy, and of course the play was a success. A bank made a great hit not long ago by having the provisions of the income tax law put into the form of a synopsis, the material being iheld until the bank was advised by wire of the passage of the biU. The institution then put into the mail several thousand copies of the synopsis, with a letter calling attention to the fact that the enclosure explained the leading provisions of the new bill, passed at Washington a few hours before. This timely advice from the bank made a deep and favorable impression on customers, as it was calculated to. In the same way a leading Ohio Valley florist recen-tly won a lot of advertising of the right kind by taking advantage of the interest in a campaign for the creation of a $300,000 fund to build a home for the Y. W. C. A. of that city. The campaign was approaching the finish; the money was coming hard, and the workers were straining for every point. All of the newspapers were devoting a column a day, on the front page, in the van of tlie news from Mexico and Washington, to tha de- tails of the work. This florist sent in an offer to give the proceeds of the next two days' sale to the campaign fund. The campaign committee received the offer with thanks, gave it prominence in the newspapers, and the florist shop was the busiest place in town for the next two days. The florist may have been actuated by purely philan- thropic motives, and undoubtedly the gift to the fund was a substantial one; but on the other hand he got the value of his money in the kindly feeling he created in the minds of the several hundred people who were taking part in the campaign, besides the hundreds of An Easter hook handled basket — Heath and Pteris 782 The Florists' Exchange T " 1 i Dire jctory of Reliable Retail Houses 1 — ~^~_^, this Department i Florists in good standing themselves of the advertisers' offers i accept, without hesitation, orders fro: transmit them to an advertiser in these columns; thus av themselves of the opportunities for extension of trade which t open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by ■ ' " itry. When the design ' Albany, n. y. ALBANY, N. Y, 11 North Pearl Street ■8 or floral designs delivered f Albany and vicinity ontcle- i and satisfaction guaranteed sC. Write, Telephone or Telegraph. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, NY. Florist and Nurseryman . Agaes Cemeteriea Ave OROERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to - Allentown,Pa. ey Ernest Ashit FLORIST store. 943 Hamilton St Both Telephones r Telegraph Order Leading Florist ^ AMSTERDAM, N. Y. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. deliveTed promptly anywhere BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN AU. NIQHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street /Ax^Ai^l^^^''' BOSTON BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" ALSO NEW YORK ^he Trained Rambler Rose at the New York Flower Show The illustration shows the Rose Tausendschon, which won first for Louis Dupuy, trained to represent a flower basku Observe the bas- ket shape, with handle complete However, the use of white paint brings a certain responsibility and a certain amount of labor which would not be present otherwise. Being immaculate, everything shows up against that kind of background, and a store with white ti'immings must necessarily re- quire more attention than one whose furnishings are finished in, say, mission style. Thus the store which would be unusually attractive by reason of treatment in white throughout is just the reverse if the wood- work is allowed to get dirty, dingy and look generally soiled and "shopworn." Keeping the shop looking its best takes more work under these conditions, especially in a town where soft coal is burned, but at the same time it is probably worth it. "No Flowers, Please" Florists who see the request, in connection with death notices, "No Flowers, Please," sometimes get the idea that the custom is growing, and that the tendency is to cut down the use of floral offerings on such occasions. However, the experience of leading members of the trade is that the percentage of funerals in connection with wliich flowers are not used is no greater than it has ever been. The reasons for such requests are numerous. Probably the most general is the fact that families of persons who were prominent or popular and had wide circles of friends and ac- quaintances do not desire the latter to feel obliged to spend money for flowers; and to relieve the possibility of embarrassment the request is made. Then, on the other hand, requests by dying persons are frequently to this effect, and are observed at least to the letter, and by making the request publicly. But few orders placed with florists are ever canceled because of such inouncements. Supply Advts. will be found on pages 79( to 794 BOSTON MASSACHUSnTS 143 Tremont Si. IW located BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue ^^^ ^M«^ Brooklyn, N.Y. i^f^t FuMon St. and Greene Ave. lij^^ Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn. New York. New Jersey and Long ,d. Trade orders cared for from ail parts of the country and ered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. •LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and , other Western New 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. g'tlf flUz, tlf ^ JtetBt, Jnr. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market t. The Laadlnt Flan v 100,000 feet of glass I^^SiSS' Flowers "'",?^'=° 522 So. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. reason why those who are dying sometimes ask that no flowers be used at their funerals is usually based on the aphorism, "Flowers should be for the living rather than the dead." And this, without question, is good philosophy. There is a thought in it for the florist, who may remember that part of his job is to get people in the splendid habit of making use of and enjoying flowers while they are alive, and not wait until the only use to which they can be put is as a mute offering upon the grave of a friend who has passed away. G. D. C. JULIUS BAER ©OKl©DKlR!l/^TrD, FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUK CLEVELAND, OHIO S523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5711 EUCLID AVENUE— WHOLESALE and RETAIL The Florists^ Exchange 783 X''*^ 735 EUCLID AVENUE COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO E68 DENVER, COLO. "^ark S'loral Co, '■ " Valentmo. Pr«id.nt. 172 East Towne Street 112 South Main St. Colorado. Utah. 16« Broadway BDd wyonung point Orders promptly filled. Usual B(t^ LBERT POCHELON,-~" = DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your ordea-, oar repu- DETROIT, MICH. I Michigan poinu and large sections of Ohio, [ Canada. Retail orders placed with us will Deliveries to Northwestern Univer-ity and '(a.VOSOn the Florist Eimira, V. 107 W. MARKET ST. 1> • « • iveries to Ithaca. Blnghamton, Homell. Corning and other "°- Cut Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. •otter Floral Co, EL PASO> TEXAS <^> FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points ENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICaUGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED %f^^ HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN Store, 752 Main Street ORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. ^^RS" 187 Main Street ghland Park GreenhiHises SdSs" HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS veri" in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee stitute Art School. She says: "I have inherited the tamily taste for gardening and am hopefully watching tor the snow to disappear in favor of the early bulbs." ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South und Southwesi Texas Sailings from Galveston »^. Jr. J^ uhimann, 3iorist 2507 JACKSON ST S W Ph™- H.JI.„ ^an^. nin 2526 WASHlNGTGN^ST.-Op^r^Gle'o'ttd' Se"?? FANNIN STlE'rt.'trj;Sfef sTr'eET croa.s I'hone. Prcsiun 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS 1^^^^ INDIANAPOLIS, IND 241 Massachusetts Ave Our Cover Design This Week It is peculi4rly fitting that the hands and brauis whicli have contributed to our two Easter designs — that shown on page 700 of last week's issue and the subject shown this week — come from good flo- rist stock. Miss Marie Royle, the winner in the contest for the color drawing, which we are today us- ing as our front cover design, was born in Chicago twenty years ago. She is the daughter of Mrs. Emily Taplin Royle, associate editor of the Umal New-Yorker, and a grand- daughter of James Taplin, a noted florist here in the early days when florists were few and far between. This James Taphn came to the United States in 1868 to develop the establishment of tlie late George Such at South Amboy, N. J.; previously he had been head gardener to the Duke of Devonshire (grandfather of the present duke) at Chatsworth, Eng- land. In 1879 he started in business at Maywood, James Steele Taphh, one of the sons of James Tap- Im,,the older, is with H. A. Siebrecht at New Rochelle, N. -i.; another son, W. H. Taphn, is with Dailledouze Bros, m Brooklyn, N. Y. Thus the florist's blood runs strongly in the Taplins, and Miss Royle is of the third generation of that family to contribute to The Flo- nisTs' ExCHANGi:. Since her father's death Miss Royle has resided with her mother and grandmother at Maywood, N. J. After graduating from "prep" school she studied in the Pratt /W/// Q^^he Florist Inc. kJ JX I. J,^!.^ ^J 36 West Forsy til Street JACKSONVILLE, FU. Wo reach aU Florida and South Georgia points. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue ALL ORDERS GHEN PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION Kansas City, MO. ±loWers LEXINGTON, KY. JOHM A. KELLER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHLER BROSo Co. Will takB care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS The Atherton BuUdlng, Fourth and Chestnut StteeU. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal attention given to outM>f.town orders LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. Louisville and Personal attention given to orders for rounding territory. A fine stock of fli Delivery facUiti< J32 ^crx* y(«i: LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. ^T^^ltjt Floral Ordert Orders Promptly FUled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. rWlVlian NASHUA, N. H. ' and VICINITT Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS An Easter basket— Two handled bowl shaped basket with arrangement of Heather and Dutch Hyacmths MADISON. WIS. Rentschler Floral Co. Ffot-merly CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING FAdLmESFOR WISCONSIN 784 The Florists' Exchange 'Si Telegraph orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada »| *^ and all the principal cities of Europe JJj I Alexander NcConnell 1 Si 611 FIFTH AVENUE, Corner of 49th Street NEW YORK CITY i 'Sf Cable Address. ALEXCONNELL 'wi Reference or cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents ••. *£(* Write them vou read this atlvt. in the Exchange *» MOBILE, ALA. 9 North^Conception St. Idlewild Greenhouses BlatcHeyC©. MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The MSrflmip^in)(n,|fl§ FlorM COo wwT*... J MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. fT tlltteCl H. B. WHITTED, Prop. .^^nf^r ^^ ^#^ "^""^^ffi ^^^fe^ ^^^^^ V^M'm^tiLi^fbiS^^^Zjjf'i, -^ 'h 'n^s iffllfife^MeMlS>29l^ > ' ^ ^^ Careful attention !^osemont Sardens ?!^\ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor MONTREAL, CAN.I 825 St. Catharine St., W.j •tock, and all orders are filled under thti NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries throughout the Sut and to all steamship doclcs i Hoboken, N. J., and New York. PHILIPS BROS 938 Broad Street ^q UVJa ^0 Horal and Steamer Work in the Sttle. ^ ^h If f\ * 8*^ ^X02.6. Si ;yoX^' EO. M. STUMPP ^'"" NEW YORK ^ NEW YORK 42;Weatl28th Street o lure aceptiaiul UdEties foi n. WUe xa jonr ordtn; tbc7 From Ne» York S.ilii,El)., LT B>r tOliUtiffi Olvmpic Mu.2S-lO.00 ana W.19tbSt,N.Y " 2S-n.00.o 3dS,,HoboL„ ^SuHobokcn^ hSsss. OUIforai. Girp.th;. •■ 28-12.00 m. W. HthSt^N.iY .. 3,. ,00 am 3dSt,Hobotui •■ 31.10.00 an 5thSt,Harv<» Son Fnadsc. K".^ Apr. 2- 1.00 pm. l«Str«"l Si-;:;:;:;::: U.S„«/ ^S" **If W€ say it, we will do it " A. WARENDORFF ARTISnCiWORKER IN FljOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway. NEW YORK CITy MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED H.W. FIELD Norihamploi., M»s,. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER & ULLMAN ^ CAar/es !P. 7)udiei/ ^ PASADENA, CAL, TheOrchidi^^ Edward Sceery ^> PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHIA and VJCINITY PITTSBURGH, PA. r^ 710 East Diamond St. (Norti Side) OPEN DAY A.ND NIGHT Sapphr AdTta. wiO be foimd on puc 791-92-93-94 DRAKE Piftsh'eld, Mass. 1, Mass. e Florist florist ngeles rsey PHU, tratford : 22d Sts. xtinically (10.00 LItS; OHIO 784 The Florists' Exchange A Cable A ^he MERl Special attei The Whittc Floral C It Simp No printed mati the retailer's busio Florists' Exchange. The Temple of Flora ** Howers, and handsome i There is no trade medium published that begiE to equal the EXCHANGE in giving ret«» to all of its advertisers. Test it for yoursell- irch 28, 19M.. The Florists' Exchange 785 J] iiiii[]iiiiiiriiiii[]iiiiiiriiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiii [iiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii ci^iiiiiiitiiiiic[^]iiiiii iciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiHiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiniiKiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiCi David Clarke's Sons Phonesj ^ rro^Columbus 2139-2141 Broadway, New York City Established 1849 Choicest Blooming Plants^ Cut Flowers FOR EASTER DELIVERY We Guarantee Satisfaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue s )^v!d ^ri^-in. pots at 85.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson ana Perkins Company^ Newart, New York. HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, 81.50-83.50 each. Large spedmens, 85.00-87.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Continued to Next Page 786 ^. ^^ !l 786 The Florists' Exchange PORTU Careful Attei Given to AU O inthisTerrito SaLTFOl FLOWEI SHOP PRa AND NEW ENGLAND POI Saltei TROY, NY. i J 413 Fulton Street i J^ Established 1870 \ ' Utica, N. Y. S3aker, ZJAe Jiorist funeral Smblema Cut flowera '" House WrfdlnS'Scene, In the ahlblt of Reed & KeUer, nt the New York Flower Show pinsfiaD MASS. ^rown^ros. & Co, Florists, cNjtnerymen and Seedsmen 43 HASTINGS STREET, E. ^^^^ VANCOUVER, B. C. '^^^ BulbB t D«rtMblKa, L«aot, Portland, Oregon "oli^v Martin S FoiDes Co, Cirelul Glien to AU Orders InthUTeiTitoryby 347 WASHINGTON ST. saLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y SHOP Bennett Scixocl Taeonle School %'%3::"^\ IROVIDENCE, R. I. m T. J. JOHNSTON « CO. iKuniPonn SeTBros/T™ Ea3lerFlowers'",'i:^°.TSi^'nieCalifoniiaFlorist JlXIt'3 EPPSTEW 344'M« (7EARY STREET tinj FR.\NK II. FORREST HOTEL ST. FRA.NCIS SAN FRANCISCO, CU.IFORNIA Write The Florists' Eichange for partic- nlars of its new Design Book for Solici- tors. Sella on sight. CEap«rt»xid Be« Ever. Onondaga Hotel We trilt carefully execute ordert for Syracuae Worcester. Mass. 5 Pleasant Street M mm r^^ Floral Designs de Luxe The moat popular Book of Designs ever complied and presented for the consldm- tlon of the Retailer. Price t2J». Address THE FLORISTS' aCHANGE rl^^m Hew York " The Temple of Flora " y one of tl>e chief features of the New York itures were the Colonial bouquets, made up I For further details see write up of exhibits. ACUSE, N. Y table Building The most popular Book of Designs ever 1 compiled and presented for the considera- tion of the RetaUer. Price $2.50^Addre88 1 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE p^oDgxiggz New York The Florists' Exchange 787 C Freealaa, 26 sprays: 1. W. E. Kimball (Gdr, James ycCarthy). Glen Cove. Lu I.. N. T.; 2, Peter Hauch , Mr.. Max Schneider). E. Orange. N. J. *• pansle?,_dlaplay ot cut (lowers, covering 10 sq. ft.: .-.iv".-. -2 spikes,. «• irra. E. k Griswold. ^) Stocks, 12 spikes^ y^jbribam Wynne), Stamford. Conn.; 2, James Linane. 1 'Wks, 'l2 spikes, any other color: 1, Henry Gold- c nsn (Gdr., Anton Batler). Deal Eeach, N, J.; 2. John ; iVaDamaker, : Violets, double, 200 blooms: 1. Richard Lengle. ! mtlte Plains, N. Y. ' Violeta, single. 200 blooms: 1, Percy Chubb; 2, Mrs. ; 0. ■Willis James. Section X ! Miscellaneous Cut Flowers— Commercial Growers introduced wiU survive our Winters, the f neath the surface not harming them. Monarda,B Monardas are well known North American plants, consisting of some half-dozen species many varieties, certain of the varieties being cred as species by some writers. Without di flowers, which stands almost at the head of handsome hardy, scarlet flowered plants. Though thriving in any fair garden situation, it is found near water courses in a wild state, its heads of flowers brighten- ing up the surroundings greatly. This species has dark green foliage, and in height grows to about 2ft to 3ft A white flowered, handsome variety of it is found in some coUections. Bradburiana is a species with pur- plish flowers. It is often found 3ft high, its growth rather less robust than that of didyma. Its preference is for a situation less damp than that the preceding one delights in. Punctata is the one found near the sea coast in New Jersey and elsewhere, mostly in the sandy soil. It grows to about 2ft. in height Its flowers are pale yellow with brown spots; it is a pretty species. While all the species hai '■ --...__, ■ ■■ t be a half-dozen or more of them. pale purple as it grows here. But there are red, deep purple, flesh colored and others intermediate with these. Purpurea is a most handsome often listed as M. purpurea. The flesh which now enable one to possess a hardy ; These various Monardas all go under the name Bergamot; that of Horse fllint Is also applied to the especially to fistulosa and punctata. plants arc popular not only for their beaut ■ scarlet and the purple sorts, but for the general well doing under The "-Mallow MxavEu" Some years ago, Ernest Hemming, who was then charge of tlie herbaceous department of Thomas Mecii & Sons, undertook the hybridization of these varic Mallows with the purpose of infusing the red color the Southern one, coccineus, with the color of 1 Norlhern species; chiefly, however, to get a hardy i riety with the red flowers of coccineus. In this was (juite successful. The seedlings showed gr( lion in color of flower, habit of growth and of leaf. We understand that almost aU of the old species were hjbridized; then, as the seedlings flowered, they, too, were tnken in hand and pollenized, until today the number of distinct sorts runs into hundreds. Cuf- tivators, however, select only the best of these, say a dozen or two in all, to propagate, these giving sufficient variety of color and habit of growth for most all pur- poses desired. These hybrids and their varieties go under the general name of Mallow Marvels. The season of flowering of these -Mallows is frnni late July until October. Each flower lasts hut a day in an expanded state, but for some days before open- ing the large buds display their color, and the same is true after the flowers close. Wlien in good soil and the plants are strong, shoots form one after the otht-r, and thus the display of flowers is kept up over a long Rhexia Virginica Of the natural order -Melastomaceic, in which is foimd such beautiful greenhouse plants as the Pleronia and Medinilla, there is but one genus recognized in our native flora, the Uhexia, and of this family one species, the R. virginica, is one of the prettiest of our wild flowers. In its wild state it is found in rich meadows and bogs, where in July it at once attracts by its lovely rosy purple flowers, trome in small clus- 1 the wths. Clement Moore, Hackensack. N. J., for groups of I orchids, a gold medal, also silver medal and a C. of M. A, U. Cooler, IMttafteld. Mass., for Sophro-cattleya. Thwaltsje, a gold medal (awarded by the Horticultural Society of N. Y.). « Herbaceous Plzuit I I- herbaceous species of Hibiscus which have Marsh Mallows, the name being appropriate, the plants nearly always being found in marshy ground, and "Mallow" being the common name of the many species of native Hibiscus. There have been some half dozen species known in cultivation for many years, H. moscheutos, incanus, militaris and coccineus. The mocheutos is both pink and white color; incanus, light yellow; grandiflorus, white; militaris, flesh, scarlet. Of all these been the best known, for the reason marshes close to the sea shore, the host of people who seek the shore in Summer, and, as its flowers arc produced in July and August and are large and showy, they were sure to be attractive to Of course as all but one of these Mallows grow in the Northern States they could be found in Northern gardens. The exception is the scarlet one of the South, coccineus, which is not of sufficient hardiness to take its place among the rest But changes have come thrivmg ; became familiar 1 Depeirtment ' Meadow Beauty. This species and another, the Mariana, are found in our Northern States. Mariana is also a swamp or wet ground plant It is of taller growth than virginica, making sometimes 2ft. in height. It does not extend as far North as does R. virginica, but may be found in the sandy bogs of New Jersey. Its flowers are much like those of the latter variety. There are some half-dozen more species found in the Southern Slates, from North Carolina southward chiefly, all of them lovers of moist ground, and prob- ably some of them would thrive with us. One of them, the lutea, has small, yellowish flowers; it flourishes in the damp pine woods of North Carolina. In ciUtivation, it has been found, these Rbexias do very well if given a situation similar to that they came from. As a rule they do not want shade. Virginica, our common species, is always found in the full sun, save what shade it receives from the grass that may be growing around it It soon forms a good sized clump, permitting of its being increased by dividing it This species is represented as having bulbous roots. Those unacquainted with Rhexias »-ill be pleased to have virginica or other species in Polemoniams One of tlie oldest cultured herbaceous plants is the Polemonium casruleum, a European species, known as Jacob's Ladder on account of the peculiar arrangements of Its leaflets. It is an early Spring blooming plant, the flowers of a light blue color and well displayed on its sterns, which rise to 2ft. on strong plants. This is not Uie same plant as reptans, a native species, found in our ■^"Tods, though there is much resemblance in their flowers, ^ptans is of a half creeping nature, while cseruleum ^ tall stems, which are of sufficient strength to main- : fain an upright position. Both are May blooming, and '*^aiise of the lack of blue flowers at that season, an:! ffieir general worth, they are much prized. Of both '■ feptans and caruleum there are white flowered varieties, '^hich are very pretty. -\ newer sort, and q handsomer one than either of the fc f»o named, is the P. Richardsonii. Its flowers are blue, ^ ttrach like the others, but its growth and flowering char- , ^cr is in every way superior. Its clusters of flowers ; **■« very large and the flowers numerous, borne on erect ^tata. It is 3 general favorite in all collections of Pbnts. It is supposed to be an improved form of •"iraile, a species noted for its great hardiness. All flifse species prefer a rather damp position to any other. Another blue flowered one is P. confertum, from the P^aclcy Mountains, and this one thrives well in ordinary f^nien positions; its flowers are of a very rich blue. ' , Two yellowish or flesh colored species are named in ^b, cameum, from Oregon, and panciflorum, from ^adco, but they do not appear to be in collections. The week tx^ore Easter— VIi hardy scarlet tVELS" ng, who was then in tit of Thomas Meehnn ion of these various iing the red color of h the color of the , to get a hardy va- ■ccineus. In this he s showed great varia- ;rowth and character most all of the old he seedlings flowered, >ollenized, until today into hundreds. Cul- best of these, say a these giving sufficient th for most all pur- d their varieties go Marvels. 'Se Mallows is from wer lasts but a day le days before open- color, and the same hen in good soil and one after, the other, kept up over a long nacefE, in which is ants as the Pleroni.i genus recognized in of this family one the prettiest of our it is found in rich it at once attracts borne in small clus- ■ of Meadow Beauty, riana, are found in ilso a swamp or wet iwth than virginica. It does not extend , but may be found Its flowers are much e species found in Carolina southward : ground, and prob- h us. One of them, ers; it flourishes in i, these Rhexias do r to that they came t shade. Virginica, nd in the full sun, the grass that may 'orms a good sized :ased by dividing it. g bulbous roots. will be pleased to leir collection. ^OVER, N. H. id only medium pmk for florist cut flow- a fine heavy bulbs, I few hundred left, Pendleton, the new edium size bulbs at lerica bulblets, make as, S. E. Spencer nerica Bulbs ; IM-in. up, $10.00 HUBBARD, OHIO 'RJflSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS- I'den'w, 1000. Early S 1000. Pacific Supreme, IMc, -Enguehard, 2c.. »15.00 per 1000. JW ,,^„'<="*25-00 per 1000. Chrysdiora. .250 at 1000 rate. Frae stock. Cash please B. Tanguy. West Grove. Pa. Continued to Next Column »-nKr:>AlN innmums — Kooted grown, positively healthy and st „. ... Y. Frost. May Bonnaffon, M. Bailey, $1.50 100. 2-in. stock. 2Kc. each. Cash. E. G. ler, Manchester, Pa. ^?S CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 2000 YeDow Bon $12.00 per 1000. ,Mid Rooted Cu ... take unrooted Carnations .. ■ ■ - - Hamburgh. N. Y. Continued to Next Column White with red £ tariy planting will 100 ] $3.50 $ New York, N. Y. HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid. large. white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer. 3000 fine plants in 2>i-in. pots at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackjon and Perkins Company, Newark, New York. Continued to Next Coluxon JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Continued to Next Page 786 The P( f Eail containing choice foliage ; I uxe _ ^^J ever compUerandVreTenMd for)he considera^^ ^•The Temple of Flora" ^^ ^ -— 1 tlonof theRetaUer. Price$2^50^Addre88 -n.:Sn^rS^i-J.t4ffir.p^^^^^^^ '° 1 the florists' exchange p^qj.^^ New y.^ flowering plants. For further detai table Building iquets, maue up ! up of exhibits. The Florists' Exchange 787 Antirrhinum, 25 spikes, yellow: 1, Percy Chubb. Antirrhinum, 25 spikes, any other color; 1, Percy Chubb; 2, Mrs. Wm. K S. Griswold. Freesias, 25 sprays: 1, W. B. Kimball (Gdr,, James McCarthy), Glen Cove ------- (Gdr., Max Schneid ■^ansies, dis ' Vdolph Lew Schneider), B. Or; display of cut flo N. T.; 2, Peter Hauch ge, N. J. ers, covering 10 sq. ft.; Stocks. 12 spikes, white: 1, H. M. Tilford; 2, Mrs. Wm. E. B. Griswold. Stocks, 12 spikes, pink: 1, W. W. Heroy (Gdr., Abraham Wynne), Stamford, Conn.; 2, James Linane, uhle, 200 blooms: 1, Richard Lengle, N. Y. ingle,. 200 blooms: 1, Percy Chub 2, Mr D. Willis Jami Six vases of cut flowei provided for in schedul Goldman. Section X Miscellaneous Cut Flowers — Commercial Growers Antirrhinum. 50 spikes, pink: 1, Frank Bombauer, Oaklawn, Philadelphia, Pa.; 2, Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H.; 3, F. R. Pierson Co. Antirrhinum, 60 spikes, white: 1, Rumson Green- houses, Oceanic, N. J.; 2, F. R. Pierson Co. 50 spike " ' — W. H. Sloan, Jther color: 1, Geo. E. Buxton. Gardenias, 25 blooms: 1, Frank Dolansky, Lynn, Mass. Mignonette, 25 spikes: 1, August Sauter, Nyack, vided for in scheduh Special Prizes nd for Hybrid Preesias in many colors, C. of M. •Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., two groups of Gloriosa, gold medal. Two specime of M. Landscape effect, 200 • sq. ft., gold medal. " ■ - ■ - -(jaj.,_ -- - • - bunch Violets, C. of M. Peter Hauck, East Orange, (Gdr., Max Schneider), Secaucus Exotic Nursery, M. Mutilled, special pair Imperial standard Bay trees, C. of M. Pair bird Box- wood, pair square head standard Bay trees, C. of M. _ Mrs. B. B. Tuttler, Nauhstuck, Conn, for new hybrid for new Geum, a C. of M. Julius Roehrs Co. for new plants, Polypodium crispum, and Trevisia Sanderi, a silver medal. Richard Langles, White Plains, N. T., for 100 single ^oi M.' Violets, Clement Moore, Hackensack, N. J., for groups of orchids, a gold medal, also silver medal and a C. of M. A. U. Cooley, Pittsfleld, Mass., for Sophro-cattleya Thwaitsse. a gold medal (awarded by the Horticultural Society of N. T.). ^ ....^ J I Herbaceous Plant I '^ Department Polemoniums One of the oldest cultured herbaceous plants is the Polemonium cajruleum, a European species, known as jracob's Ladder on account of the peculiar 'arrangements |)f its leaflets. It is an early Sprino- ' ^lai-^-tiip powers of a light blue color ar-' ftems, which rise to 2ft. on • same plant as reptar' voods, though there is ^eptans is of a hp' tall stems, wh- an upright lecause of thf ■eptanfar' I'hich a- An- Monardas Monardas are well known North American herbaceous plants, consisting of some half-dozen species and as many varieties, certain of the varieties being consid- ered as species by some writers. Without doubt the best known of all is the M. didyma, the one with scarlet flowers, which stands almost at the head of handsome hardy, scarlet flowered plants. Though thriving in any fair garden situation, it is found near water courses in a wild state, its heads of flowers brighten- ing up the surroundings greatly. This species has dark green foliage, and in height grows to about 2ft. to 3ft. A white flowered, handsome variety of it is found in some collections. Bradburiana is a species with pur- plish flowers. If is often found 3ft. high, its growth rather less robust than that of didyma. Its preference is for a, situation less damp than that the preceding one delights in. Punctata is the one found near the sea coast in New Jersey and elsewhere, mostly in the sandy soil. It grows to about 2ft. in height. Its flowers are pale yellow with brown spots; it is a pretty species. While all the species have varieties, M. fistulosa has the most; there must be a half-dozen or more of them. Its normal color is pale purple as it grows here. But there are red, deep purple, flesh colored and others intermediate with these. Purpurea is a most handsome sort, and is often listed as M. purpurea. The flesh colored one is likewise often sold as M. mollis. These various Monardas all go under the name of Bergamot; that of Horse Mint is also applied to them all, more especially to fistulosa and punctata. These plants are popular not only for their beauty, especially the scarlet and the purple sorts, but for their general well doing under cultivation. And, as they soon increase in numbers, they are obtainable in all collections for the purpose of forming masses of them. Marsh Mallows It Is the herbaceous species of Hibiscus which have come to be known as Marsh Mallows, the name being appropriate, the plants nearly always being found in marshy ground, and "Mallow" being the common name of the many species of native Hibiscus. There have been some half dozen species known in cultivation for many years, H. moscheutos, incanus, grandiflorus, militaris and coccineus. The mocheutos is found in both pink and white color; incanus, light sulphur yellow; grandiflorus, white; militaris, flesh, and coccineus, scarlet. Of all these moscheutos has been the best known, for the reason that thriving in marshes close to the sea shore, it became familiar to the host of people who seek the shore in Summer, and, as its flowers are produced in July and August and are large and showy, they were sure to be attractive to everyone. Of course as aU but one of these Mallows grow in the Northern States they could be found in Northern gardens. The exception is the scarlet one of the South, coccineus, which is not of sufficient hardiness to take its place among the rest. But changes have come The "Mallow Marvels" Some years ago, Ernest Hemming, who was then in charge of the herbaceous department of Thomas Meehan & Sons, undertook the hybridization of these various Mallows with the purpose of infusing the red color of the Southern one, coccineus, with the color of the Northern species; chiefly, however, to get a hardy va- riety with the red flowers of coccineus. In this he was quite successful. The seedlings showed great varia- tion in color of flower, habit of growth and character of leaf. We understand that almost all of the old species were hyljridized; then, as the seedlings flowered, they, too, were taken in hand and pollenized, until todav the number of distinct sorts runs into hundreds. Cul- tivators, however, select only the best of these, say a dozen or two in all, to propagate, these giving sufficient variety of color and habit of growth for most all pur- poses desired. These hybrids and their varieties go under the general name of Mallow Marvels. The season of flowering of these Mallows is from late July until October. Each flower lasts but a day in an expanded state, but for some days before open- ing the large buds display their color, and the same is true after the flowers close. When in good soil and the plants are strong, shoots form one after, the other, and thus the display of flowers is kept up over a long period. Rhezia Virginica Of the natural order Melastomaceae, in which is found such beautiful greenhouse plants as the PleronLi and Medinilla, there is but one genus recognized in our native flora, the Rhexia, and of this family one species, the R. virginica, is one of the prettiest of our wild flowers. In its wild state it is found in rich meadows and bogs, where in July it at once attracts .by its lovely rosy purple flowers, borne in small clus- ters on the ends of its growths. It well deserves its common name of Meadow Beauty. This species and another, the Mariana, are found in our Northern States. Mariana is also a swamp or wet ground plant. It is of taller growth than virginica, making sometimes 2ft. in height. It does not extend as far North as does R. virginica, but may be found in the sandy bogs of New Jersey. Its flowers are much like those of the latter variety. There are some half-dozen more species found in the Southern States, from North Carolina southward chiefly, all of them lovers of moist ground, and prob- ably some of them would thrive with us. One of them, the lutea, has small, yellowish flowers; it flourishes in the damp pine woods of North Carolina. In cultivation, it has been found, these Rhexias do very well if given a situation similar to that they came from. As a rule they do not want shade. Virginica, our common species, is always found in the full sun, save what shade it receives from the grass that may be growing around it. It soon forms a good sized clump, permitting of its being increased by dividing it. This species is represented as having bulbous roots. Those unacquainted with Rhexias will be pleased to have virginica or other species in their collection. Philadelphia, Pa. IRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— VI. Ydlow Bonnaffon. lUc S12.60 per .lice Byron, White Bonnaffon, Early Snow, .00 per 1000. Pacific Supreme, IJic l'.y" Rff i".?"- Enguehard, 2c., $16.00 per 1000. Iden Wedding. 3c., S25.0O per 1000. Chrysdlora, ic.,250a> 1000 rate. Fine stock. Cash please! m B. Tanguy. West Grove. Pa. Continued to Next Column 100. 2-in. stock, 2Hc id strong. W. and . Bailey, $1.60 per Cash. E. G. Nlil- Uub. New Hamburgh. N. Y. Continued to Next Column of giving satisfaction. Karly planting will make best plants for next Christmas. XOO 1000 Bright Christmas Red S3.50 J30.00 Bright pink 3.50 30.00 WBte with red eye 3.50 30.00 Pure white 3.50 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) 4.50 40.00 250 or more at 1000 rate. R. J. Irwin. 71 W. 32d St.. New York. N. Y. Continued to Next Column America Bulbs OOO; IM-ln. up, $10.00 ' per 1000. - HUBBARD, OHIO HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid. large, white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer. 3000 fine plants in 2>^-in. pots at $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson and Perkins Company. Newark. New York. .5a-$3.S« Large spedmens. $5.00-$7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Continued to Next Page 788 I c SITUATI Supei or ] partment mera"?! SITUATION WA public park, insi experience in alt stands thoroughly doors, also tree sui work; possess firsi and ability; at i SITUATION \^ vantage. Pleas« letter. Address Exchange. SITU 41 Farmers' Sec Qualifie qualifications ot SIDNEY SULllVt Tel. 6486 Conlao SITUATION V SITUATION W desires a changi Florists' Exchani SITUATION W charge of gen: EnglisE; practic. of lawns, snruDtn growing vegetab to better hirns* A. F.. care The SITUATION V aged 30, English 788 The Florists' Exchange Classified Advertisements K ...^ TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. .>•: ~~~ •> ,g SITUATIONS WANTED Superintendent or Manager IIARRV TUR-VER. [or «vctJ join Soperiatnwfcni of Ctsife Gould and Ctrj- 1 a^h. Boi 95. Soulh SITUATIOS WANTED— A. sopcrinlcndcnl e MpCTience in'all branctn of horticulture; unt soinji ifioojuRhly the cuttivatioft of jll Wind5 »nd aWity: at pr«ent employed; would po iSt,H.V. SrrUATION WA.VTED-A. SITUATION WA>rTED— Bj . SmJATION WANTED— At Roi«. Chr>-5ant iced 2?. linitfe Duane Street, or P. O. Boa IG97. by Tuesday \ SrOCKj;OR^ALE^ ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— S ioch t SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTEI>-By loir SITUATION WANTED— By Sm«<. 12 buitding. etc. Good pay «p«ctcd.' Alb ton. Boa 2. HiKfiw.KiJ. N. J. HELP WANTED CUT PLUMOSA AND SPRENGERI— Rcuular ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINCS- tl.OO per too, S7.M pet 1000. CoUlotdal. Greenhousea. ColilnedaU, Pa. WAN1[D AT ON(E-BROOKlYN, N. Y. ''r^'^Si ZSh'°'}"^''Mm^'ii A man who thoroueHIy understands first cla.-^t ^"^^ ^*- Iton St.. AHFELOPSIS WANTED— A couple o SITUATION WANTED Fanners' Securitr Bareau. Hen York Qoalified Agricoltaral Help SITUATION WANTED-By^r.m elasa^ garden,/ Sblulorj." Sev"o°'t"'ad,;ate'.''''Re'f";ne'«''a'.;"o SITUATI SITUATI ii ■ ;».rlrnce gro» ins cuillowirs. ChrKimas. ^"■S&fl^;:i;;?nirrsi:fs:: SITUATION WANTrD-Cardcncr. expert, dc- ='SifJI°L^'^a^^i^^d?or„"•o^■ca■.i^ SITUATION WANTED-By youns man, single »iih practical e.perienec in Ro^e promns and general grecnhou-c work; able to take charge; sober and tr«f^, Tour BOUVARDIAS Jdt - BOUVARDIA STOCK PLANTS— Single Pink Ut uid Red, J5.00 per 100. Ordeis tdiia for iUa Rooted Cuttings, ready Mey end June, *20JM ;Uoe per 1000. CiS »itb order. John Holt, North fa.' Scales, P.. .fe GODFREY CALLAS— From < WANTED-Couple, no children, man good , I^„'» gardener; to rent and ran small greenhouse and Ln"*", ■ jobbing bu-incss; good living; 52^0.00 ^y3 f :S:V"i W.\NTED-By single man as fore- SITU.^T]OS \VA.NTED-By private gardener SrrUATION WANTED-By £rn..class gardener, laadscane tartlcuia^ Please state w^Bes and paraeulia^. Address Boa 11. Cailstadt. N. J. SrrUATION WANTED— By tioroughlr eiperi- Contiira«4 tf> Next Cola Ro"™.''c-S!-„;.-.t,^'^."a;nrp.a^rais; good makcr-up. Address C K.. care The Horisls' srruATioN 1±F Add'^rB"'a,"'at-e''Ti;e''FlcH?S' W, 11 Baltinaoie Place. Atlanta, Ca- !3« WANTED— American Cardener. n«'^%'rj''rirBL"'2'3^"«°otcfidd^ p",-STre" WANTED-By Scotchman, nn pri. SITUATION WANTED-R. German; general man; ,i„ale. M; maov vcars" ea- :rreV\^?W?fe.'^ng7.'"'''"'- SITUATION AVidJ".'c.'ri WANTED-ny gardener. German. Z'eSThe Fi'.rhu-Kachan'i '"'"' ='&;iTi°?i:jfiLVjriSr"i^'o"„T; The°te? WA.NTED— B» Agriiullunrl Coll.-ge ,l„;„ng June. ' AdJr.^ C G, ca?e irk thoroughly and have pood personality. Gi II details, references and salary expected. / CS3 C N., care The Rorists' Eicbange. AI«rrED— Ae nnce: single, all-mund prov but especially of Carnations and 'Muijis; OI^ny,^17 Troutira"sr°"Bro.rk).VT.. N. Y-"" CANNA&-SOOO sound, healthy root^^^ per I'OO. Bfck B«nity. (dark bronie). CANNAS— 250 I VANTED— April Carnations, Chr: SIS.' JoTiah'lTv'ot 'anthemn™,""and'^b3 , 150 Peons JI.50 per 100. Win . itt and Pottcvine Geraniums, Ruoi 2«-in., or C W. Ward. Rooted Ct ry Nurseries. Croton-on-Hudson, N OABNATIONS WANTED— rirstH:Iass salesman for and Foral designs. Salary. S16.0I Apply H. H. Bershad, care of Fred'k I Cut Flo-er Dept.. Fulton St, Brook WANTED— Workir-g foremai WANTED-Ro, _JT0CK^01RJA1£_^ AI>TEBNANTB£RAS ;OOTED ALTERNANTIIERA CUTTINGS— BnCiantissima and other varieties, 55-00 per 300; 2-in. pots, 522.50 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch. liddle Village. U I, N. Y. CARNATION CUTTINGS ;St Stock Guar^tteed _^ _^ Si! 1 '^fSfn'SpIo?'*"" "'' ^.'.'".2-00 100-™ CtoloSrs^nota-aidEnrelta::::.. 3.50 30.00 "^s-f^iio^s tsS?^- .».-«ii« '^.£„ pjsiforwffii srs^^Mrc^- ^'i silS„^f,J f^^'^T'u'A' ^^■ h SSn^e^^Tmar, 2«.in. Pots^ ..^,Pf.,r«g^l R.=l f^A-ik'rr^. Sid's"!, jfr^.L!:;E^ '% C.\RX.\TIONS— Rooted CucMnftl, \^^„ tress. White Perfection, "^' ,"5S pr ir«?'"pink Winsor', White '^'i™';, Ylx?) ^t' 'er^t,'^e.illhy siSk" 'Bd.'B!l'cbte"nkir''ch, Sen Oifl *nNAT10N CUmNCS-White ^^ ALTERNANTIIERAS- Contlnned to iText Colon ConCloaed to Bert Colu ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINC^^ ^ S»^ Contintie.1 to Next Page - ( f Flora " ^'""'= " " [tou'o ut's ^mTde^^;''b2£r« ofcuTflo^wersfattention given to foliage and flowering piai luxe -^ ever tlon of the Retailer. Price $2.50, Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Eo3?05E' New York Harch 28, 1914. The Florists^ Exchange STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS EARLY CARNATION CUTTINGS. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME has proven to I II that was claimed for it last year, and will be i reat demand this season. Strong, healthy, wel aoted stock. Place your order now for immediat r future delivery. Matchless S12.00 : incfaantress Supreme 6.00 [orthport A nn Irs.C. W.Ward 3.00 lenora (best variegated) 6.00 /hite Wonder 3.50 !?:S~A':,-, ■:.■•,■, 12.00 nfc). ■■ Dagmar (deep c iiampion(Dorner's i carlet Wonder, ink Delight 'loriosa eljow Prince (Dorner's) . ellow Stone (Dorner's) . . ^hite Enchantress 78» STOCK FOR SALE CHBTSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS or labor bestowed. Are given in the order in which they flower. August to October. r~ , , ^, 100 II Oolden Glow 33.00 S2. Smith's Advance 3.00 2. October 1st to 20th. g?5?:?°i?."i:i;; ?-oo 21 Perfection. Ima Ward ilmon Beauty .. . orthport . 2-IN. POTS. 100 1000 S4.00 S36.00 6.00 40.00 rs.C.W.Ward ..„„ „„ _ hite Enchantress 4.00 36.00 Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out Write for pnces on large quantities. S. S PENNOCIC-MEEHAN CO. 08-201Ludlow St. PhUadelphia, Pa CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS HITE Smith's Advance... Chas.Razer White Perfection C. Touset Early Snow Lynnwood Hall EiiseVapworth. '.'■.:: Mrs. Gilbert Drabble. Mice Salomon 3hadwick Improved. December Gem Feanne Nonin IVhite Bonnaffon ;llow— Dbivsolora .S 2.50 S17.50 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 5.00 40.00 2.50 20.C 3.00 2.'i.C 3.00 25.C Comoleta Chas.Razer ..y:] Pink Gem ;;;;. Ramapo .'.'.'.'., November 1st to lOtb. Major Bonnaffon Mary E. Meyer Helen Frick., 5.00 45.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 S.OO 46.00 5.00 45.00 White Helen Frick. ~ nanGoId Enguehard i.OO 25.00 1.00 35.00 LOO 35.00 Golden Chadwick W. H. Chadwicfc Nagoya.. ,.„„ „^.„„ Timothy Eaton 4 00 35 00 White BonnaCfon 3.OO 25:00 Yellow Eaton.. 4.00 35.00 Harvard. Late November 4.OO 36.00 From 2>i-Iii. pots. Price for Rooted Cutttngs quoted on application. ELMER D. SMITH S CO., ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUM RCXJTED CUTTINGS STOCK GUARANTEED Send for catalogue with full list of de good variety for pot culture) . *obt. Halliday fellow Ivory (sport fron (ellow Salomon..' i^oL Appleton JoHv Dimple .rtllden Eagle Ilajor Bonnaffon. . voman Gold jolden Chadwick reUow Mrs. Jonei. .... 3.00 25.00 2.50 17.50 .... 2.50 20.00 .... 3.00 25.00 "^ 3.00 25.00 Jlorj- of Pacific 3.OO 25.00 ;'°f!?;. 3.00 26.00 acihc Supreme 2.50 20.00 inklvory 3.OO 25.00 £b ••■i--j 2.50 17.50 Jr. tnguehard 2.50 mk Gem _ 3_nn Wm. Turner ^.^j Golden Chadwick '.'.'.'. 3,00 White Chadwick 3 00 Chadwick Supreme (Pink Chadwick) 3.00 YELl ^ , „,„„ Roman Gold. Aug. Dasse, YeUow Ivory. Nagoya! Merry Jane, Dolly Dimple, Comoleta. c Pl'^^>"^'^'AT'ES-W. R Brock, Patty, Pink Fnck. Winter Cheer, Hirondale. RED VARIETIES— Harwood. CuUingfordii. The following, S2.00 per 100, £17.50 per 1000- ,, WHITE VARlETlS-lvo^, PolS Rose. White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance. , YELLOW VARIETIES-Jones (Bonnaffon se- lected stock), yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow. PINK VAftlETIES-Unak?, Pink Ivy, Dr Enguehard. Maud Dean, Glory Pacific Pacific Supreme. Amorita. Pompons and Anemone-flowered 'MUMS 1 r-..„: — -^"O^er^^ 100, $17.60 per 1000. STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS GOI-DElr CHADWICK W. B. BBOCE NAGOTA MAD. BOSETTE 20.00 17.50 20.00 WM. TUBNIIB JJAUCKJIoomfieldJ.. Rooted Cuttings, [ St.. New York. :Sup 3.00 25.00 " "" 20.00 20.00 3.00 25.C J- YELLOW— Overbrook, Merstham Tints, ly, Quinola. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia ^M-??' Souvenir d'Or. RED and RED flO.per lOOa "^ ^"""^ '^""''' ^^■°" P" 1°°' ^e would advise placing your orders early, as 1 season it has been hard for us to take care orders as a great many customers did not J until late in the season. Write for our Plete hst. We have a splendid supply to r. Stock, guaranteed. Write for pricK on B quantities. ^ - - PENNOCK MEEHAN CO. S-20 Ludlo Philadelphia, Pa. Mill^v n"^"^ ROOTED CUTTINGS- [alhday, YeUow Bonnaffon, l^c, «12.50 per Alice 5yf°'5'^'"'?,Bonnaffon, Early Snow, dek'Weddi'ng, sfT" $15.00 _ ^AT^y^S G^re.Ta!'- "=-" ■"=-^' Contltined to Next Column CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery. WHITE c ■ u. . J 100 100( Smith s Advance $2.00 SIS.C October r rost 2.00 15.( 2.00 16!o6 CHRYSANTHEMUM Rooted Cuttings cii, 100 nlberon S8 00 Mrs. G. Drabble V. .WV. 5.00 Smith s Sensation 3 00 Smith's White Perfection 3 00 Ramapo 3.00 Harvard 3.00 Mrs. B.,Hayward \ 3.00 Pink Gem 2.50 POMPON Rooted Cuttings LiUa ■'°° Kioidrte:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;*!:^ Mary CoIIaday 2.OO Head's Bergenfield Nurseries. Bergenfield, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS _ . , , _ 100 1000 Smith s Advance $1.50 $12.50 Golden Glow 1.50 12.60 Polly Rose 1.50 12.50 Unaka 1.50 12.50 Chrysolora 2.00 16.00 Robt. Halliday 1.50 12.50 Alice Byron 1.50 12.50 Chas.Razer 1.5O 12.50 Roman Gold 1.5a 12.60 Bonnaffon 1.50 12.50 Pacilic Supreme I.5O 12:50 Dr. Enguehard 1,60 12.50 Ramapo 3. 00 20.00 Cash with order, please. FLORAL HILL GARDENS, G. F. Neipp, Prop. CHATHAM, N. J. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2J^-in. pots. Yellow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White 5.0O Celia. Lemon Yellow s.'oQ Cha. Kingsley. Fine Yellow 6ioo Mary Pope. Large Pink 5.00 Hilda Wells. Tuscan Red 4.0O Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.0O Mrs. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.00 Pompons. Lula, white; Souvenir d'Or, or- ange and bronze 3 00 FRANK P. PUTNAM. P. O. Box 12. Lowell. Mass. Naomah Chas. Razer. Lynnwood Hi Wm Pockett's Crim 5.00 2.50 20.00 2.00 15.00 2;00 15.00 o.'S'k ■''" YELLOW '■'» '=■'"' 2.00 15.00 RomanGold 3.0O 25.00 YeUow Eaton 2.50 20.00 Nagoya 2.00 15.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— In 2M-in. pots. 10,000 Major Bonnaffon. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Strong Rooted Cuttings of Major Bonnaffon, $1.25 per 100; also 1000 Major Bonnaffon stock of cuttings, $4.00 per 100. Cash. Conttnued to Next Column ROOTED CUTTINGS Edwin Seidewitz. Fine late pink "e 00 Ramapo. Fine yellow 2 00 Appleton : ; i;25 Golden Glow 1.25 Mrs. Syme. Fine white 2.50 Propagated from field-grown plants. EDWARD WOODFALL, Glen Burnle, Md. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Alice Solomon, .S7 00 , per 100, 860.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, Wells' Late Pink, White and Yellow Chadwick, Roman Gold, Ramapo, $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer. M. Bonnaffon. HaUiday. Unaka, C. Eagle, EarlySnow. Lynwood Hall, Patty, A. Byron, Rosette, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Pompons, Clea, Quinola. Klondike. Iva, Baby, $2.00 per 100- $15.00 per 1000. William Swayne, Kennet Sq., Pa! TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— Grown cool and true to name, $1 50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Col. Appleton, Golden Wedding. Pink Show, Wm. Duckham, Black Hawk, Unaka, Dr. Enguehard, Chas. Razer, White Bon- naffon, Miss Josephine, White Chadwick, Golden Glow. Pacific Supreme, Yellow Bonnaffon, Nonin. C. Ribsam, 31 WaU St., Trenton. N. J. CTCLAMENS CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS Giant flowering from very best strain obtain- able; these are twice transplanted and of giving satisfaction. Early planting v STOCK FOR SALE SURPLUS STOCK OF DAHLIAS— Divided field _ clumps, sound stock, labeled true to name, H. Hartung, Souv. Gus. beUa .81.; Globe, Kriemhilda, Bearer, Mary Hallot.-. _.... Patrick, Maid of Kent, Mars, Catherine. Mau....- tan Beauty. Jack Rose, Snowclad, William Agnew. Is?,?,'' Banner, Queen Victoria, 81.60 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Separate colors— any colSr, $1.25 per 100, 810.00 per 1000. In mixtures of all colors, 81.00 per 100, $7.60 per 1000; 260 at 1000 rate, 25 at .100 rate. Descriptive trade list of Dahlias mailed on application. Mannetto HiU Nurseries. Hicksville. ^J. Y. DAHLIAS— Qean. healthy stock, fully matured, novelties and standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field- pown Hollyhocks. Herbaceous plants, etc Send DJJin^ card for catalogue. W. W. Wilmore. Box YELLOW DAISlES-ln need of a paying kind? Write us for stock of the variety we have been growing with great success the past two seasons. Price, per 100, strong plants, S6.00. Weiland & Risch, Wholesale Cut Flowers. 154 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES, extra fine. weU established, in all varieties, including Cyrtomium and Aspidium. 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100; strong. 3-in. $6.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS. weU established bench plants. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ROOSEVELT FERNS, best of the Boston type; fastest grower, makes more fronds and more com- pact plant. Strong bench plants, $6.00 per 100, ROoIeVELT and BOSTON FERN RUN- NERS, for April and May delivery, nice, clean stock,^WTth 2 to 3 fronds, S2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Get busy and place your order now before they are all sold. These are extra good value. Send for complete Catalog. I, 71 W. 23rd, St., New York City. FERNS— Roosevelt, strong, 2X-in., $4.00 per 100, 2i^-in., $4.50 per 100; Scottii and Whitmani, ex- a nice, bushy. 2-in.. $2.50 per 100; 2M-in.. $3.00 a- 100. Ready for shift, extra good value. Cash OERANIITMS GERANIUMS— 800 4-in. S. A. Nutt, cut back, but now well branched, 6c.; 2000 2-in. S. A. Nutt, in good growing condition, 82. OO per 100. $18.00 per 1000; 100 3-in. Rose Geraniums in bud and bloom. 3c. 200 2]4,~ia. German Ivy. 2c. 600 Vinca Variegata. 2Ji-in.. 2i^c. A. B. Reynolds. 4 Park Place, Ballston Spa, N. Y. GERMAN IVY— From Rooted Cuttings up to 4- in. pots, 50c. to $5.00 per 100. Cool grown, very strong, many leads; sample free. S. E. Prosser, Warrensburgh, N. Y. _ta 100, Si: please. Herma Morrell, Torres- SPECIAL OFFER To introduce my fancy flori ' 6000 yearling 1 ' 'A. H. E. MEADER, Theses ■ standard' (loris.. olored mixture. Better ' I large stock of fancy DOVER, N. H. fow. decorative work, extra fine heavy bulbs, ;h diameter, a few hundred left. $10.00 per 100. k Pendle___- ,. sensational beauty, a few medium size bulbs at $20.00 per 100. Two Bu. America bulblets, make an offer. Brookland Gardens, S. E. Spencer Prop., Woburn, Mass. "Quality First" America Bulbs l}^-in. up. $8.00 per .1000; llf-ln. up. $10.00 per 1000; 2-ln. up. $12 " > Topped on time; nc N. E. TULLY - - ;plan ■ly planting will 100 1000 Bright Christmas Red. .... „„.„„ Bright pink 3.50 3000 White with red eye 3.50 3o!oo Purewhite 3,50 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) 4.6O 40 00 250 or more at 1000 rate. R. J. Irwin. 71 W. 32d St.. New York, N. Y. Oontlnued to Nest Column HYDRANQEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety with a well-established reputation An easy variety to force. We have to offer. 3000 fine plants in 2H-ln. pots at 86.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jackson and Perkins Company. Newark, New York. Continued to Next Page 790 Classified Advertisements Continued Xrom Page 789 ^^STOCKJFORSALE^ HYDRANGEAS Hydrangeas French varieties, from 2J4m. pots. Doz. 100 Avalanche, white Sl.OO S6.00 Botaniste Peltereau, pinli 1.00 6.00 Bouquet Rose, pinlc 1.00 6.00 Genl. de Vibraye, rose 1 .00 6.00 Mme. M. Hamar, flesh-pinlc.... 1.00 6.00 Mons. G. Renault, pinli 1.00 6.00 Souv. Mme. Chautard, pinli.... 1.00 6.00 Otaksa, soft pink 1.00 6.00 Mme. E. Moulliere, white with eye 1.25 7.00 Radiant, rose-pink 1.7S 12.00 A splendid chance to get at low cost, fine stock for lining out in April for next Fall's sales. These will make you fine money for next Easter's sales. Micheirs Seed House 518 Market Street, PHILHDELPHIA MYRTLE MYRTLE — Vinca Minor, clumps that can b« divided up into 3 to 5 plants, orders taken now for early Spring deliveries; J3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Cash with ordera. E. K. Baumann, State College, Pa. NURSERY STOCK Look! Look! Look! 100,000 1-year-old PRIVET, 15 to 24 inches, 2 to 6 branches, clean, healthy stock. Will have to sell low to buyer who can take entire lot. Call and look at stock. WOOD HARMON & CO., NURSERY DEPT. Charch Ave. and L 5Slh$i..BR00HlVN,N.Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Stock you wUl vvant this Spring and as good as can be grown Get my prices, they are right .100,000 California Privet, all sizes. 25,000 Berberls Thunbergii, all sizes. 25,000 Ampelopsis Veitcnii. 2- and 3-year vines. 10.000 Hydrangea Paniculata and other shrubs, 2- and 3-year. .10,000 Assorted 2 year vines. Clematis Panicu- lata, Honeysuckles, Wistarias. Kudzu Vine and 4- in. pot plants of English Ivy. Purple Japaq Maples. Rhododendrons, 18 to 24, well set with buds. 60,000 Caladium Esculentum. Dahlias, Cannas, Geraniums and other bedding stock. 200.000 best commercial Rooted Cuttings Chrysanthemums com- BENJAMIN CONNELL, FLORIST Merchantville, N. J. CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 12 to 18 inches $8.00 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2 to 3 feet 12.60 3 to 4 feet 20.00 Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWN WURSEtYJUNTSVILlt, ALA MANETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Irame- i diftte delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm.. Sll.OO per 1000; 5000 for 850.00. No. 2, 3-5 mm., $8.50 per 1000; 5000 for S40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-$l.00 each. Standards, $7.S0-$I0.O0 each. Pyramids, $5.00-$7.50 each JuUus Roehra Co., Rutfaer- tord, N. J. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in., S2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft.. 82.50 per 100,. $20.00 per 1000: 3 to 4 ft.. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. SouthsiJe Nurseries, Ch£ter, Va. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— Separated seeds. 1913 crop, ready to sow. per lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.75. F. N, Hadden, 326 Washington St., Providence, R. I. Continued to Next Column The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK CALIFORNIA PRIVET— A fine stock of 1 and 2-year-old; prices right. Cuttings from strong wood, e5c. per 1000. Harry B. Edwards, Little Rutherford, N. Surplus List of HARDY PHLOX 50 Named Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Mixed Varieties, $20.00 per 1000 Send for list W. F. SCHMEiSKE,BINGHAMTON,N.Y. FOINSETTIAS POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS— The true Christmas Red Variety. Extra strong plants $ 2.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Large plants, $8.50 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. The above are extra good value, so get your order in at once Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., N. Y, stock for Spring sales if potted now or for Spring planting. Lady Hillingdon. Killarney Queen, White and Pink Killarney, Richmond, $9.00 per WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS for 2 in. pots of the following Roses: Lady HilUngdon, Rich- mond, Mrs. Taft, Killarney Queen and Pink Killarney. Flushing Rose Gardens, 69 Golden Ave.. Flushing, N. Y. $10.00 per 100." WhitV" KiIIarneyr"'°2l|.tn.| ,00 per 100. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N. J. SALVIA SPLENDENS— 10,000 Transplanted Seedlings, good, stout, cool-grown plants, tall enough to cut back, strong enough for 23^-in. pots. R. PowcU, Florist, Box 266, White Plains, N. Y. 1913 CROP— Delphinium Belladonna Hybrids, . 25c., large pkts., 10c'. Geo. Hall, Adelphia, N. j! SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— True Silver Pink. Rooted Cuttings, $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 2>f- in. pot plants, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Giant White, 2M-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. R. J. Irwin, 71 W. 23rd St., New Yorit aty. SNAPDRAGONS— The best; good, clean stock for planting now; Dark Crim- son. Silver Pink, Dark Pink and Mammoth White. 2)i.in. pott. $3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $1 50 per 100. C Ribsam, 31 WaU St., Trenton, N. J. be relied upon. Big on on plants. See my display ad- G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, N. H. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per 100; 2M-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; Gold- en Yellow, Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Jerry Brookins & Son, Orchard Park, N. V. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, 2)i-in. stock, and strong, $4.00 per 100; $35 00 per Immediate delivery. White Bros., Medina, 1 per 1000. Wra. Swayne. foS). [ order. S. G. Benjamin, Fishfcill, N. Y. Walton, N. Y. Continued to Nest CoIubid STOCK FOR SALE WALLFLOWERS WALLFLOWERS— Golden Dresden, private strain, the best of all Wallflowers for Winter, cuttings commence to bloom in October; strong, trans- planted seedlings, ready for 23^-in. pots, $1.00 per 100, S6.00 per 1000, S50.00 per 10,000. W. A. Finger, Hicxsville, N. Y. IIIISCEI.LANEOU8 Cycas palm leaves of all sizes from 12 in. t Cycas plants from two-leaf seedlings t stem with 9 ft. spread of leaves. Aspidistra lunda. pot grown, g Pandanus Veitchii. small plants for forcing. Arundo Donax, var. and green. Theodore Outerbridge, Sunnylands, Bermuda. FUCHSIAS— Five best kinds in mivture. Uttle ►■ Beauty, White Beauty, Lord Byron, Ernest Rcnnan, Black Prince; Rooted Cuttmgs, Sl.OO per Rooted Cuttings, S1.50; Snapdragons — best whit in.,'"!!! Cash. S. N. Pentecost, 1790 E. 101 St., Senbach, Norwich, Conn. VINCA VARIEGATA— 3-in., 83.00 23^-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums- Ricard, Nutt, 2H-in, Ivy— 2Hin., 82.50 p Madison, N. J. ,00 per 100. English ! Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Schenectady, ASPARAGUS Plumosus— 3-in., one year old, $5.00 per 100. Mixed Gladiolus, mostly red, $5.00 per 1000. P. A. Petersen, Box 26, R. F. D. 1, Asbury PANSIES— My paper pots, ready Jo£St ures, in bloom, 3-in* dy for counter trade. Can be 100. Andrew Akers, COLEUS AND ALTERNANTHERAS— Rooted Cuttings, six different kinds of each for sale. Wm. Bluethgen, Jr., Hudson Heights, N. J. COLEUS CUTTINGS— First-class VerschafFeltii, none better. 60c. per 100; 85.00 per 1000. A. B. Graves, Northampton. Mass. PETUNIAS— Double variegated, fine stock, 3-in., S3.00 per 100. Cash, please. Geo. B. Morrell, TorresdaJe, Pa. VEGETABLE PLANTS variety. Very pronfic, fruits in beautiful red, size and shape just right; commr :et. Transplanted plants, vigorous CABBAGE PLANTS— Seedlings, «1.00 per 1000; strong, transplanted, S2.50 per 1000. Grand Rapids Lettuce, same price. Danville Floral Co., FOR EXCHANGE nhouse Co., Walton. N. Y. STOCK WANTED FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— A Bargain. 18x65 ventilat- 104 Ridgewo^ ' Ave., TO LEASE Vacant plot, 100 ft. x 100 ft., directly Kensico Cemetery office, at Kensic tery. New York. S.,Cockbum & Sons, 333rd St. and Verio Ave., Bronx, New York City. ?'5?em"! FOR SALE— A first-clas! fixtures, baskets, vast spection. S96 6th Ave., r Continued to Next Column FOR SALE OR RENT Eijh chart made, which FOR SALE highs tivation, suitable for trucking, within < •■ ■• '•■'•■ forty-two (4r' 3 part of a laj Erected upon this each 40x200 ft., with ( . - - house and residence with five rooms, all having cement foundations, and in good first-class condi- tion. There is also on the property a root cellar 16x40 ft., three incubators, a brooder house to take care of one thousand (1000) little chicks, fourteen (14) chicken coops each with large yard, capacity •even hundred (700). This property has trolley connections North and South, and is in the. center of 25,000 population within a radius of four miles, four hours from Phila- delphia, with excellent shipping_ facilities. Reasons for selling; lack of time to give proper attention E>ecause of other pressing business in- We will be glad to answer correspondence giving further details to those who may desire purchasing. Please state in your communication terms upon re canbe agreed upon. GEO. S. SHIMER trade, 2 forcing houses, dwelling 1 in fine condition, 1 acre ground, well stocked with a choice assortment of Peonies and other herbaceous plants, several thousand Conifers in choice varifr* ties, stock for forcing, a dozen or more bearing fruit trees. Reason tor selling: infirmities of old age. Price S6500.00. $4000.00 cash required. Address Chas. Bird, Arlington, N. J- FOR SALE— 5 greenhouses with corner lot, James & Edwards Sts., in the village of Ossining, 30 miles from Grand Central Station, 5 blocks from depot, trolley one block; good local trade; fuUv stocked with plants; handsome office filled witn wire designs, fancy pots, etc. Just walk in, pay for it, and do business. Reason for selling: sict- Sess For particulars, address J. H. Dunscomh, n29 W. 145th St.. New York City. _ of 14,( stock, fixtures, tools, etc., valued total of S5300. Property " ' 2Sth St.. New York Cit : of property i ount of mort nquire of Wm. FOR SALE— At a sacrifice, greenhouse estabhsh- ment, consisting of 5 houses, 90x15, m good condition, one new last Summer, 90x22; about 10,000 ft. of glass, stocked with Carnations and bedding plants; one acre ground; good location, 20 mUes from Philadelphia in town of 2500; 3 minutes from train or trolley; doing good business. Address C. E-, care The Florists' Exchange. . city. 1349RSt., Washii J. Louis Loose, Address C. R., . re^The" ;rade; good reason 309 Hamburg Ave.. Brooklyn, N. V. FOR SALE— One of the best florists* busi SUNDRIES FOR SALE GLASS— 8x10, $1.50 box of 90 panes. Cypres! Hot Bed Sash, 6 ft. 80c. each. C. N. Robin- son & Bro., 108 S. Frederick St., Baltimore, FOR SALE— Job printing press and equipment. can be run by foot pedal or power. For par ticulars address Hall's Greenhouse. Clyde, Ohio- MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED — ^To purchase, florist establishment with small range of glass and from 3 to 5 acres land, good living house. Price must be right. Long Island or New Jersey preferred. State full WANTEE)— On Long Island, property near Rail- road Station. S. Gillis, 43S Koscrasko St., Brooklyn, N. Y. INSECTICIDES i-Hudson, N. Y. SPHAOiniM MOSS JERSEY'S SPHAGNinU MOSS— In S or 10; barrel bales. GREEN CLUMP MOSS aao ROTTED PEAT— Extra fine and dry, by tte barrel or sack. For prices etc., write G, W Van Note & Co., Barnegat, N. J. . Continued to Page 791 The Florists' Exchange 791 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The Florist Supply House of America Two Weeks Till EASTER ARE YOU PREPARED FOR IT? Dress up your Easter Plants with our new MATS of different weaves and meshes in all colors in any quantity. 50,000 rolls of genuine Westphalia Water-Proof Crepe Paper in all shades — immediate shipments. Then for the low-priced plants we have the penny crepe pot covers in the best of sunshine colors. BASKETS of every description in all shapes and sizes for all floral purposes : Handle Pot Baskets, Tumbler Baskets, Palm, Fern and Plant Baskets, in all the leading sunshine shades. Just Arrived 50 New Styles of TUMBLER BASKETS Look over our Silent Salesman for other immediate needs. H. BAYERSDORFER (I Kinds of Boergreem Cro>vl Fern Co. MIIXINGTON, MASS. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25fh Street NEW YORK We MKnufactu FLORISTS' advt. In the Erchani The Model Carnation and Tomato Snpports; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shmb Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Wriu Jot Complete IGOE BROS. 61-73 Hetropoto Avt, BROOKLYN, N. Y. THE FLORIST'S DELIGHT BULL ri PAPER dogU^ clips t iB due— Mention EJschanBe WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. If it's made GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street, Rochester, N. Y. Write them you read this advt In the Exchange m for fastening their SIMPLE— 0 LICK— adjusted easily; pressed togetner witn tnumD ana finger. They always work; never become unfastened. Save their cost in time and labor many times over. Ask your dealer about them, or send his address to us for a free sample box of assorted clips and a booklet. The Fritz-Taber Mfg. Co. Sole Makers -:- New Bedford, Mass. ~ ^ -^ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS - ~4 \ / •" Reciprocity — Saw t In the Exchange 792 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Boston, Mass. O A Large Supply of All Seasonable Flowers "^In Po"s'^* 12J^C. PER BLOSSOM "STER^ lilies Satisfaction ORDER YOUR EASTER SUPPLY FROM US Guaranteed We strive To Please ROSES American Beauties Hadieys Russelis P. & W. Kiliarneys Maryiands Wards Sunbursts Cardinals Carnations p. & W. Enchantress Pink Deiigiit Wiiite Wonder Winsors Wards Rosette Benora Violets Sweet Peas Valley Hyacinths Jonquils Tulips Snapdragons Callas Maidenhair Fern String Smilax Asparagus PlumOSa (Bunch and string) Low Special Price BOXES 18 X 5x3... .$1.50 21 X 5x3J^. . 1.65 24 X 5x33^. . 2.15 28 X 5x3K. . 2.65 21 X 8x5... . 2.65 30 X 5x31^. . 2.85 24 X 8x5... . 3.00 28x 8x5, 30x 8x5 36x 8x5, 30x12x6 36x14x6. 36x12x6. Per 100 ..$3.30 .. 4.00 . . 5.00 . . 5.80 . . 7.00 .. 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES Per 100 19 X 9 X 8 Manila. $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 WREATH BOXES 16x16x7 18x18x8. 20x20x9, 22x22x9. Per 100 .$5.00 . 6.0C . 7.00 . 8.00 VIOLET BOXES Per 100 8 x5x3...|1.60 9^x6x4 ... 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 12 x8x7 ... 3.00 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES 4x 8 inch.. $1.50 8x12 inch.. 2.00 12x16 inch 16x20 inch 20x24 inch Imported Per 100 Per 100 24x28 inch ..$4.50 28x32 inch.. 5.50 32x36 inch .. 6.50 36x40 inch.. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOITHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEIC0TH(E SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 SPECIAL Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000, $7.50 per 10,000 Fancy FERNS Dagger $2.00 per 1000 SPECIAL SPHAGNUM MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality ORDER NOW In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Telephones Main, 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill, 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please give reference, or cash with order. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Boston, Mass. 9 due — Mention Exchange can Beauty is still scarce, and all grades except the long ones -pery imsatisfactory to deal in because of poor stems. Whole- sale prices range from 5c. to $35 per 100. 'St. Patrick's Day novelties were dis- posed of everyywhere, but it develops that little outside of green ^Carnations sold extremely well. These were disposed of by the tliousands at a retail price of $1 per doz. and wholesaled at $4 to $5 per 100. Not a white Carnation was avail- able St. Patrick's Day because they had all been helped along with a liberal sup- ply of green coloring the day before. Good Carnations are wholesaling in this vicinity at $2 to .$3 per 100, medium grades at $1.50 to $2.50 per 100. Bulbous stock is in its glory and most of it, such as Tulips, Jonquils, and Nar- cissi, brings $2.50 to $4 per 100. Excel- lent Callas are seen everywhere at $10.50 to $12.50 per 100; Formosum at .$12.50 .to $15 per 100. , Orchid type Sweet Peas are seen every- where and sell well at $1 to $2 per 100, wholesale, and double that figure at retail. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Window displays featuring tele- graph delivery by flowers are being made all over the country. A great number of requests for interchange of flower and shipping tags are being made by promi- nent firms. The Western Union Tele- graph Co. co-operates to the extent of furnishing an instrument and the ship- ping tags from the several florists are used in connection therewith. Other firms are using the large poster of the McNefE^Swenson 'Co. in connection with the tags,' and report excellent results. The extensive advertising done by mem- bers of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery is showing in the numbers of orders re- ceived. Reports from many members in- dicate that their energy is being well re- paid. The possibilities of the Florists' Telegraph DeJivery, as stated in The Exchange many times, are practically unlimited, and it is earnestly hoped that this feature will be given a prominent place in all advertising matter for the Easter holiday trade. NeTvs Notes JNIorgan Srwope, of the Reeser Plant Co., Springfield, O.,^ reports a splendid business in this vicinity. The various show committees for the exhibition this Pall are entering upon the work laid out for them in an excellent manner. Quite a few of the Eastern growers have already signified their in- tention of being with us this FaL. E. G. and Joseph Hill were in In- dianapolis recently looking after Harry Struve, of Ottolander & Hooft man, Boskoop, Holland, is calling on th trade. The outlook for stock Easter is a mos promising one. Easter Lilies, as usual' are predicted as a great shortage and a not having long stems. This general! proves to he a short sided report, but ha been accepted this season as being a sur prediction. John Grande, who -makes ; specialty of them for Easter, states tha the crop will be at least twenty-five pe cent, short. F. J. the Ne Tor Flower Show. 'Tomlinson Hall Market reports a livell Hartje & Elder, Albert Kempe, i Glaubke and Wm. Hack are among th growers bringing liberal cuts of goo stock for the holiday trade. ,1. B.- arch 28, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 793 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists outhern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment $3.50 per case rpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss ULDWELI. Tbe Woodsman Co. Everytbing in Soutbem Evergreens eVERaRBBIN. AUyVBAiVIy\ 11 help all aronad If yog mention the Bxchaage jIBBONS HE SMILAX MAN ID LEVEL, - SLAB3MA [ help all oronnd If yoo mention the Bfxdinnge IPHAGNUMMOSS Large (10 barrel) Bales, $4.50. Cash with order . ELLIOTT GILES BARNEGAT. N.J. .11 help all aroand If yog mention the Bschange Mb TOOTHPICKS J|110,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by ir.J.COWEE,Berlin,N.Y. Delaware Evergreens EioUy, Laurel, Cedar, Pine and Boxwood reaths, any size. Laurel, Cedar and Pine iping. Case Holly, 2x2k4 ft. Laurel Branches cases and bags. Boxwood, 50 and 100 ics. Spruce Pine Table Trees with and chout cones. Pine Cones per 1000. Write HI requirements. . E. CONWELL -:- Milton, DflAWARE Hve credit wherecreditlH due — Mention Escbange Special Ribbon Ofier JR No. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE CHIFFON RIBBON. Something new in the ribbon line. AH colors, yds. to a bolt, $1 00 Der bolt INDLER WHOLESALER FLORAL (CO. Ul help all around if you mention the Bxdiange lo not Let The Accounts Owin^ Yon Remain Longer Unpaid :nd them to us at once. We are prompt, ergetic and reasonable, and can reach ly pomt in the United States & Canada. TIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 66 Pine Street, NEW TORK^ ■^ Ivecredltwherecreditisdue — MentlonExchange MICHIGAN UT FLOWER EXCHANGE INGORPORATBD Vholesale Conmnssion F\ana$ Dealers m Fancy Ferns 4-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Recordlo Be Proud Of e Florists' Hail Association has paid JOOO ^sses amountiilg to a total ol $283,000.00 j For full particulars address j)HN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. ailingrEnveloiieb OUIS iYMFG. Fblladelpllajtft. -Mention Exchange Folding Flower Boxes Our assortment of colors and sizes is the largest. Our facilities for prompt ship- ments are the best. The quality of our boxes is unexcelled. Our prices are moderate on any size ordar. Special discounts allowed on quantity ^'orders. Sample of board and discounts mailed on application. Per 100 20x4 x3 2.15 24x 8 x5 ?i:fl j?-^:,- „:• 1 5-S 38x 8 Ji6, Telescope 7.C 18x5 x3:::::: :::: .3:00 30i 5 xSK.!! 1.50 18x6 x3m;:: 36x 8 x5. Telescope 9.00 36x10 x5 42x10 x5 48x10 i5 Extra Heavy Spray and 23x12x5, Telescopes 7.; 30x12x6 20x12x8 12x12x8 16x16x8 20x20x8 24x24x8 32x17x8 36x17x8 42x17x8 Per 100 30xl2x O.Telewope.SlO.SO 20xl2x 8 ■• . 10.00 32x32x 8 24xl4x 8 30xl4x 8 36xl4x 8 40xl4x 8 42xl7x 8 All our boxes are made of moisture proof board. Violet and Corsage White and Violet Glaze. Per 100 7x 4x4 S 2.50 8x 5x5 3.00 [Ox 6x5K 3.60 I2x 8x5H 4.50 14x10x8, 2}i-in. cover 7.50 Plain Violet. 1.75 10x6x5}^ 2. 11x8x61^ 3. Mist Gray and Mist lOx 6x5J>i 12x 8x6H ISx 6x5 14x10x8. Telescope. A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO., ^?-;f;?,»-if. Chicago t where credit Is dne — Mention I Kansas City, Mo. Spring flowers are now feeing cut by floris/ts a^nd the shortage existing for some time past has been banished ia nearly every line. The single exception is in the case of Killarney Roses, but the plentiful supply of other Roses has made it possible to use satisfactory substitutes and the trade is harang little difiiculty on this score. Several Spring openings of business houses were held during the was unusually heavy, and the week as a whole was eminently satisfactory, despite the fact that Lent has reduced social functions to a minimum. Some dissatisfaction is expressed among local florists because of the inva- sion of department stores, which use floivers as bait at this season. When flowers are hard to secure the department stores drop out of the business until bet- ter times. The old policy is just now again in evidence, and the big stores are selling flowers at the expense of the legiti- mate trade. The 'Costello-Moore Floral Co., which recently took over itihe old Twelfth St. Flower Shop, is comprised of but one man, and not two, as the name indicates. (Costello M. Moore, the owner, takes the attitude that two names are prrferable and is therefore utilizing a dash between his Christian and surname. IMr. Moore , in purchasing t^e business also assumed advertising contracts held by the old own- ers and is doing some clever and unusual publicity work. Greenhouse owners of Kansas City are much worried over recent developments in insurance circles. Most of the green- house men in both Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., insure in mutual companies. For some reason or other, this class of protection is not proving a success. Rates have been increased from $14 to $24, say growers, while numerous assessments have been made to cover de- ficits. Recently, too, the Kansas State insurance department has viewed the mutual hail companies with some suspi- cion, and an investigation has been started. It is alleged that of $45,000 col- lected in premiums above expenses in 1913 by one mutual hail company alone, little is left. The disposition of this amount will be ascertained by thfe insur- ance department. improve Your sales wim our Artlsilc, Ready-selling iNovellles FANCY BASKETS, EVERLASTING WREATHS. AUMER. DIERKS (Si ARENWALD Office and Salesroom: 4 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE, 8306 MADISON SQUARE Olve credit where credit la dne— Mention Exchange Arbor Day in Missouri will take place April 10 according to a recent announce- ment. An elaborate program, embracing the planting of young trees, has been arranged. Nurserymen are already pre- paring for a brisk demand for the occa- sion ; early business has been unusually good. The final March meeting of the Kansas City Florists' Club was well attended, the fact that it was held at the estab- lishment of the Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. exercising a favorable effect on attendance. Mrs. F. Fowler, secretary- treasurer of the club, declined to recon- sider her decision to resign and same was reluctantly accepted. The office will be held open until the next meeting. It was announced that the organization has in- augurated an employment department, and Vice-President F.' B. Fromhold will have charge of it. Members were urged to avail themselves of this department, which will keep on hand a list of eflicient workers and distribute them wherever needed. The next meeting of the club w"ill be held at the quarters of W. J. Barnes, at 3Sth St. and Euclid ave., April 3. The general hospital in Kansas City is to have a flower garden. The park board will provide all of the flowers and shrub- bery. The entire front yard of the hos- pital will_ be utilized, and local florists are viewing the work with interest. Most of the local members of the trade believe the step a favorable one in that it will advertise the industry. Thomas J. Talbert. deputy State nur- sery Inspector in Missouri, has discov- ered much damage to trees in Ozark county, of which Springfield, Mo., is the seat. As a result of his discoveries. Florists' GreeningPins which every up-to-da florist should ing Ferns ov SmiS sprays. Bos containing 10.000 to 11.000. $1 50 Wm. Schlatter & Son SPRINGFIELD. MASS. Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment $3.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. McCRAY Refrigerators what kind of cut flowers you intend to use in it, and whether it ia for display or storage purposes. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO. 667 Lake St.. Kendalltllle, Ind. Give credltwherecredit Is due— Mention Exchange 794 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Easter Ribbons Buy them from the manufacturer and at the lowest market prices. Pine Tree Ribbons stand way out ahead of other ribbons; the finish, weave and silk stamp them ribbons of character. Prices are no higher than common, ordinary ribbons. Do you know any reason why you should not have the best ribbons for Easter ? The best line is the Pine Tree line. Samples of Monarch, Pattern 145S, and other qualities, ready for mailing ®Ij^ fxm ^tn Mk Mills CUn. PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Kervan Co. "»*?»S2^ WHOLESALE '"^" '""* ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilax, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves. Fresh Cut Cycaa, Hemlock, Laurel, Spruce and Box Wood Fancy and Da«er Fern«, Green and Bronxe Gai&x and Leucothoe Sprays, Sphagnum. Dry, Green. Sheet, Lump and Spanish Motaca, Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Man, Cocoa JOS. G.NEIDINGER,Florists'Supplies 151 V15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Increase the value of your plants by using MARTS HANDY HANDLE Fits securely on any standard pot and by the use of a little Chiffon or Ribbon gives you a Basket effect at a very smaU additional cost in- creasing the price of your plant 100% 1. 12 inches high . . . $2.50 2. 15 inches high . . . 3.50 3. 18 inches high . . . 4.00 4. 24 inches high . . . 5.00 5. 30 inches high . . . 6.50 6. 36 inches high . . . 9.00 At your dealers or direct GEORGE B. HART Manufacturer 24 to 30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Landscape Gardening for Gar- rists and aJ of Cor- Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice the pleasantest homes. 260-paee Catalog free. Write today Tba Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E., Springfield, Mas8, RUSSIN & HANFLING 184 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madisoa Square 3063 :;^rt^.S[^., Wilm anl IwT Badnts f«r HtrisU demonstrations of the correct method of riddling the trees of the scale will be given. Railroads operating in that sec- tion of Missouri win co-operate in teach- ing modern methods of tree culture. Repeated spraying is the best cure, ac- cording to Mr. Talbert The little seen Camellia Japonica, blooming but once a year, was diisplayed recently by the W. L. Rock Flower Co. with much success. Mr. Rock purchased the plant ait the New York flower show last year. It is not less than forty years old and is valued at $100. Funeral -work has constituted a big source of 'business for Arthur Newell. Pot flowers, however, are running a close second, and tJhe well known local florist expects an exceptionally heavy Easter demand. W. D. Smith, of Princeton, has been appointed manager of the horticultural exhibit of Missouri at the Panama- Pacific exposition to be held at San Fran- cisco next year. The Rosery, one of the leading floral establishments of Topeka, Kan., secured some advertising from the cooking school held in 'the Kansas capital recently. Flour companies and others interested, advertised widely, and the owners of the Rosery decided to follow suit. "If it's built of flowers, we have it," ran -the ad, which attracted much attention because of the pun. Kalamazoo, Mich. The first days of Spring see a continu- ance of cold wintry weather. The ther- mometer fell as low as 7 on the night of the 20th. Certainly wc are getting a fair amount of sunshine which helps the stock along at least fast enough for the amount of business that comes our way. St. Patrick's Day brought a fair amount of business, though the green goods were not in as much evidence as usual. -Still a quantity of flowers were For Caster? Rice's Supplies Spell Success There's Just One Way To Buy Right- Get Your Supplies From The Leaders — The^Supply House That Never Disappoints! OUR HOBBY— MAIL ORDERS THE HOUSE OF RICE '^^I&^;i^X: used for a tew banquets and other social events. The usual Spring openings were held last week under the title of "The Style Show," all the merchants co-operating in decorative showings and displays of their Saturday special sales still continue to help out the surplus acquired during the week, so that each Monday starts afresh with stock not held over. For Easter there wiiU probably be all the stock we can get orders for, and undoubtedly reasonable prices will be quoted all along the line. Lilies and other bulb stock are promising well for that date and the lateness of Easter this year is an advantage, owing to the cold of the past two months. Cincinnati, 0. pretty fair. Stock came in freely and there was enough for requirements. Fair prices ruled in most all lines. Roses are again coming in freely. Clean stock has, up to this time, been meeting with a good demand. American Beauty is not as yet very plentiful. Car- nations continue in good supply. Easter Lilies are a little short of actual needs, but Callas are able to take care of all calls for them. Valley is in a good sup- ply. Choice Sweet Peas move quickly, but short grades hardly find any market at all. Double Violets drag, while the demand for single, though better than that for doubles, is very small. Some good bulbous stock still comes into the wholesale houses, particularly in Jon- quils. The call for greens is very good. Thos. Windram has returned from Leesburg, Fla. Visitors: W. W. Stableton and sister, Manchester, O. Teddy. Victor Morgan of the Lord & Burn- ham Co. called on friends this week ; he reports business as good, with several prospective customers in this section. Geo. A. Barber of Beloit, O., has ma- terial on the ground for two new houses, one 90 by 24, the other 170 by 28, both of modern type ; the larger one to be planted to Asparagus plumosus, the other for 'Mums and a general line of stock. Mr. Barber's business has grown rapidly in the past two years, especially the re- tail end ; his surplus stock goes to the McCallum Co. of Cleveland. C. Merkel & Son, at Mentor, have twelve houses filled with Easter stock, all in fine shape : over 7000 Azaleas, 5000 Roses, with an equal amount of mixed stock such as Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Genis- tas, Heather, etc. Mr. Merkel says that if orders keep on coming in afi they are at present there will be no surplus left L. L. Lamborn of Alliance, and George W. Smith, have just returned from a Western trip ; they visited many of the large places around Chicago and report stock looking fine. The Jones-Russell Co. placed a new delivery car in service this week, which is second to none ; several new features on it make a decided improvement in ap- pearance, for which the makers should be justly proud. A. B. QUALITY OF CIRCULATION Advertise in THE EXCHANGE wliose subscribers are safe propo- ■itions to sbip to. Detroit, Mich. All those who attended the last meet ing are still enjoying the many splendi. words of Mr. Stahelin when he gave hi experiences as a Sweet Pea grower, an it behooves those who were present a well as the absent ones to reflect. It agai proves the great benefit to be derive' from, and in fact the necessity for, main taining a florists' club. If we add to the above the interestin discussion of Mr. Breitmeyer's trip t Cuba and Mr. Bowne's recent travels i: Texas, we have an evening well worth the sacrifice of a few hours from horn and a few dollars of yearly dues. The next meeting will be held at th Michigan Cut Flower Exchange's nei home, and an exhibition of Easter stoc will be there so that growers may mes sure their ability and retailers may fin what they need for the coming holidaj We also expect to see a fine display o novelties from out of town growers. The present general condition of bus: ness is fair and in keeping with the see son. St. Patrick's Day brought fort usual window displays and a good di mand for green Carnations, yet nothin unusual, and prices averaged good an steady. Store openings put a little ginger int business, and many a palm does servic and earns its keep. As usual J. L. Hu( son's opening was the oddest of all ; it principal display included huge nets hun on each column, each filled with pointc branches, dipped sponges, sea algce, stai fish, etc., a rather unusual combinatio for a florist to work out. Frank Danzeb. The Flower Growers' Corporation ; the name which has been given to tb new wholesale house just organized b 'Ohas. H. Maynard, who is manage It is incorporated under the laws i Michigan. The officers hope to be read for business about April 1, at 118 Broa( way. Bee. | Hartford, Conn. I Among the imports at the U. S. Cu! tom House in the Federal Bldg. were tl following: S. S. Norden, C. R. Burr Co., Manchester, Conn., 1 case plant! S. S. Ryndam, 5 cases seedlings. S. Minnetonka, Comstock, Farre & Ci Wethersfield, 14 packages seed. S. Ryndam, W. W. Hunt & Co., Blue Hil Nursery, Hartford, 43 pkgs. plants. Carnations are coming in good now the H. F. Whiting place in West Hal ford, with very few splits. About E» ter they will be right in their prin Roses of all varieties are doing well. T plants for the Easter rush are vn grown. Frank Johnson of A. N. Pierson, In Cromwell, went down to the show New York, where A. N. P. lifted BOI of the best awards. Jack Hopper of the Brodrib establis ment is back on the job feeling very mu better after his long siege of Ulness. Business is all right and there has be some very good work put out in the It week. Stock is coming along well; t scarcest thing is green at the press writing, and good hardy ferns are R. R. Thompson of West Hartfo: Conn., is cutting some fine Violets a his Carnations are coming along bettt they have not split nearly so much they did last season at this time. G. G. McClttnu. The Florists' Exchange 795 CUT BLOOMS AMERICAN BEAUTIES An invitation is extended to the trade to visit our greenhouses at Jamaica and view our pot grown American Beauties, Marguerites and fine collection of Easter stock. A. L MILLER, „p^*^*;L*cn'v;>. BROOKLYN, N.Y. : where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Visitors at the Show Adey, Eiv Sharon, Conn. ^o...^o, ^=0., Chicago, III Barnes, S. G., Pittsfield, Mass. Bartsch, Herman H., Waverley, Mass. Bate, Wm., Cleveland, O. Bauer, Anton, Deal Beach, N. J. Bayersdorfer, S. H., Philadelphia, Pa. Beal, Prof. A. C, Ithaca, N. T. Bell, James, N. Y. City. Bemont, Christian, Brooklyn, N. T. Bergman, Victor, Chicago, III. Berry, Robt., Eatentown, N. J. Birnbrauer, Chas. H., Oak Lane, Phila- Jelphia, Pa. Birnbrauer, Frank, Oak Lane, Phlla- ielphia. Pa. Blackistone, Z. D., Washington, D. C. Blake, Geo. H., Brooklyn, N. Y. Blanche, H. M., Yonkers, N. Y. Breed, Ge£. A., Steelbridge, Mass. Mich. Breitmeyer, Philip. Detroit, Mich. Brock, Wm., Tuxedo Park, N. Y. Brooks, Arthur S., Hastings-on-Hud- son, N. T. Brown, P. J. W., Cleveland, Ohio. Brunner, Jas., Great Neck, L. I. Buchholz, Arthur, Woodside, N. T. Bunyard, Harry A., N. Y. City. Burger, Geo., Kingston, N. Y. Burgevin, David, Kingston, N. T. Burk, Louis, Philadelphia, Pa. Burns, Jr^ A. S., Spring Valley, N. Y. Burton, dec, Philadelphia, Pa. CahiU, John H., Locust, N. J. Chambers, James, Hartford, Conn. Cleres, Valentine, Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y. Cliffe, Henry, Bridgeport, Conn. Coddington, L. B., Murray Hill, N. J, Comley, Henry R., Boston, Mass. Comley, Lester F., Boston, Mass. Conine, P. B., Stratford, Conn. Cooke, Geo. H., Washington, D. C. Cowell, John F., Buffalo, N. Y. Craig, R. A., Philadelphia, Pa, Crltchley, Geo. Ridgefleld, Conn. De La Mare, A. T., New York. Dennison, G. A.. San Francisco, Cal. Dervilde, Chas., Red Bank, N. J. Dick, J. Harrison, New York. Donaldson, John, Blmhurst, L. I., N. T Doxler, Francis, Lawren"" t. t m v Dudley, B. J., Parkersb Duncan, C. O., Blberon, Dunlop, E. E., Boston, I Duthie, James, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Edgar, Prank, Boston, Mass. Elliott, Geo. T., Brighton, Mass. Elliott, Wm. H., Boston. Mass. Ernst, O. G. and wife, Norwich, Ci Evans, John A., Richmond, Ind. Falconer, Wm., Pittsburgh, Pa. Fancourt, E. J., Philadelphia, Pa. Farenwald, A., Roslyn, Pa. Parr, Bertrand H., Wyomissing, Pa Fleming, Alex., MIddletown, Conn. S^'j" N. J. —llswortn, Kye, N. Y. Foulsham, George, Lenox, Mass. Proment. H. E., New York City. Gaut, Henry, Glen Cove, N. Y. Gibson, C. L., Cleveland, O. Gibson, Thomas J., Newport, R. I. Gilder, Geo., Glen Cove, N. Y. Gloeckner, William, Albany, N. Y. Goddard, S. J., Pramlngham, Mass. Goodsell, P. Hamilton, New York. Graham, Wm., Greenwich, Conn. Gray, Wm. J., Glen Cove, SST. T. Griffin, Arthur, Newport, R. I. Griffin, Arthur B., Marion, Mass. Grosheus, Victor, Roslyn, Pa. ! GruUemanns, Jr., J. R., Lisse, Hol- Gustafson D.. Elberon, N. J. Halley, P., Washington, D. C. Hall, John S., Mt. Klsco, N. Y. Hambleton, Thos., Long Branch, N. J. Hammarle. Arnold. Newburgh, N. Y. I Hannell, Wm., Watervliet, N. Y. Hans, A., Woburn. Mass. Hart, E. T., New York. Harvey, B. A., Summit, Pa. Heacock, Jos., Wyncote, Pa. Head. Thomas W., Bergenfleld, N. J. Henkes, Pred., Watervliet, N. Y. Herr, John Jacob, Omaha, Neb. Herrington, Arthur, Madison, N. J. Horgan, D. C, Macon, Ga. Home, Ernst P., Philadelphia, Pa. Hubbard, L. A., Manhasset, N. Y. Hunwick, Owen A., Stamford, Conn. Hutton, Geo. A., Locust Valley, N. T. Hutton, John, Hempstead, L. I. Jenkins, Wm., Sharon, Ct. Jones, R. E., Richmond, Ind. Kasting, Wm. P., Buffalo, N. T. Knight, C. W., Oakdale, L. I. Kretschmar, H. G., Brooklyn, N. Y. Kyle, Prank J., Oyster Bay Landberg, Ernst Aug., Hartsdale, Langjahr. Alfred, New York City. Lewis, J. R., New York. Loeben, A. P., Gloversville, N. T. Loeben, R. E., Gloversville, N. Y. Loveless, Alfred J., Lenox, Mass. Mance, L. R., Hewlett, N. Y. Manitch, Herman, Englewood, N. J, Louisville, Ky. Mann, W: . , . Margolis, Joseph, Boston, Mass. Marquardt, Pred, Middle Village, N. Y. West Farms, N. T. Millas, R. K., Garrison, N. Y. Moon, J. Edward, Morrisvllle, Pa. Morgan, V. H., New York City. Mustae, George, Alpine, N. J. Myers, Prank P., Philadelphia, Pa. Myers, Joseph S., Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphia, Pa. Neipp, Albert, Chatham, N. J. Neipp, G. P., Chatham, N. J. Nelson, Chas., Chicago, 111. Nicholson, N. B., Pramlngham, Mass. Ogston, Colin B., Rochester, N. Y. Palmer, W. J., Buffalo, N. Y. Parker, George, N. Y. Patten, M. A., Tewksbury, Mass. Pautke, Herman, Detroit, Mich. Peterson, Carl, Hartford, Conn. Peirce, E. Allan, Waltham, Mass. Pennock, S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Pembroke, A. A.. Beverly, Mass. Perkins, C. H., Newark, N. Y. Pfeifter, Nicholas J., Kingston, N. Y. Pierson, Wallace R., Cromwell, Conn. Poehlmann, August P., Morton Grove, 111. S. J., Westerly, Redstone, Samuel. New York. Rigo, Paul, New York City. Robertson, Duncan, W., Boston, Mass. Roehrs. Theo., N. T. City. Roland, Thomas, Nahant, Mass. Rosnosky, I., Philadelphia, Pa. Rossiter, C. P., Sunbury. Pa. Roy, David P., Marion, Mass. Samtman, Martin, Philadelphia, Pa. Salmon, J. J„ Akron, O. Saltford, Wm. G., Poughkeepsle, N. T. Sanborn, P. N., Boston, Mass. Saville, W., Plainfield, N. J. Schling, Max, New York. Schwartz, Edward H., Sharon Hill, Pa. Schwatz, Louis. New York. Scott, C. W., Whitestone, L. I., N. T. Scott, H.. Morristown. N. J. Seidewltz Edwin G., Baltimore. Md. Seligman. Samuel. New York. E^aster Plants 20 HOUSES DEVOTED TO DOROTHY PERKINS ROSES. $1.25, I1.50, $2, I3, $4,^5 each. HIAWATHA ROSES. $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2, $3, $4 and S5 each. CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSES. $1, f 1.25, $1.50 and I2 each. TAUSENDSCHON ROSES. $1, $1.25, I1.50, $2, $3, $4 and $5 each. PINK BABY RAMBLER ROSES. 35 cts., 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. CRIMSON BABY RAMBLER ROSES. 35 cts., 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. WHITE BABY RAMBLER ROSES. 35 cts., 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. ACACIAS. $1, Si. 50, $2, $2.50, $3, $4 and larger. MARGUERITES. 35 cts., 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1.50 each. BOUGAINVILLEAS. Si, $1.25, $1.50, I2, $3 and $4 each. BOTTLEBRUSHES. $3, I4, I5. S6 and $7.50 each. HEATHER Melanthera. $1.50, $2, S2.50, $3 and $3.50 each. HEATHER cupressina. 35 cts., 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. HYDRANGEAS. Pink. 50 cts., 75 cts., |i, $1.25, Si. 50, $2, S2.50 and S3 each. HYDRANGEAS. White. 50 cts., 75 cts., $1, S1.25, Si-io, $2, S2.50 and $3 each. GENISTAS. 35 cts., 50 cts., 75 cts.; Specimen Plants, $3.50, %$, S6 and S7 each. The above will be in the best possible condition for Easter. Greenhouses: 40 minutes from North Station, Boston. Come and see our stock. THOMAS ROLAND. Nahant. Mass. ALL THE LEADING TERNS for dishes, from 3^-inch pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N. J. Seybold, Chas. L.. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Shaw, J. Austin, New York. Siebrecht, Wm. H., Chappaqua, N. Y. Smith, Arthur, Reading, Pa. Smith. Morel, Manhasset, N. Y. Smithson, S., Washington, D. C. Southunk, E. B.. 206 W. 83d St., N. Y. Steele, Geo. A., Eatontown, N. J. Van Girder, Elmer. Kingston, N. Y. Vesit, Wm., Port Washington, N. Y. Vincent, Jr., Richard, White Marsh, Id. Vender Linden J., Rhinebeck, N. T. Waddington. Robert. Norwich, Conn. Walsh, M. H., Woods Hole, Mass. Ward, Ralph M., New York. Carlisle, Pa. W. S. George reports business good ; he is growing some fine varieties of Sweet Peas for which there is a great demand locally ; funeral work, also, keeps up well. J. M. L, ready for delivery June 15. FERNS AsBOTted Table Ferns. From 2}i-incli pots, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS [A SPECIALTY . Mji PricMi Packed for shipment per express, 91.00 per 100 clumps, $9.50 per 1000; tS.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in flats, 91.35 per flat (110 clumps): SO flats or more, $1.00 per flat, B.SOLTAU FERKERY 251 Grant Avenue, lERSEY CITY, N. J. wm help all around If yon mention the Exchange ZOOGiganteum Easter Lilies From 1% to 2>^ feet high. 10 cents per bud or flower. Order early. Cash with order. CHRISTIAN DEHN Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Will help all aroond it yea mention 1 796 The^lorists' Exchange Miscellaneous Stock For complete list send for catalog nters. A few items every florist needs. No. 5. Send us .your list of wants. CAIiADIUM escnlentniu. Good bulbs with sound o to 7-in. circumference, $2.00 per 100. • 7 to 9in. circumference, $3.00 per 100. 9 to 11-in. circumference. $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Tuberons-Kooted. Bulbs large, from one of Belgium'^ Double, separate colors, ,^. Double, mixed colors, $4,00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS. Fine sound bulbs in separate colors, $4.( per 1000. RHODODENDRONS. A fine lot o foliage, 18-in. high, per 100, $35.00 gh, 12 to 14 buds, $12..00 per doz. lEA mollis. Bushy, well budded plan DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Aristolochia Sipho). Top's 4 ft.TongTa grand vine sh, $35.00 per doz. ,- . ^^^T^i^j'j and cold exposure. $3.50 .per'dozenV'lis'.OO per' 1(K).^ MAGNOLIA. Fine, well-budded plants, with ball of earth, burlapped • all varieties white, pink and red, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. Stellata, or HaUeana. Early star- shaped white, 2% to 3 ft. high, at ENGLISH IVY. Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., "^^^h^cJ"^^ SEASONABLE STOCK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS; '21^-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. HATCHERI, 23^-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100. SPRENGERI, 23^-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. DRAC^NA Indivisa, 2M-in., IS.OO per lOO; $25.00 per 1000. WETTLIN FLORAL CO.. Hornell.N.Y. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2i.i-in. stock, in largest and best assortment, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. ExceUent 2M-in. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per doz., $10.00 for larger pots. 3-in., $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100; 4-in.. $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per 100; 6-m„ $9.00 per doz.. $70.00 per 100. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in Brst-clasi condition, 3-in., $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100, 4-in, $6.00 per doz.. $40.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect 2Ji-in. stock, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. $1.00 per 100. $9.00 per 1000. All from best greenhouse-grown seeds. BOSTON FERNS. Eitra large, compact, 7.in. $12.00 per doz., $85.00 per 100. BOSTON and ROOSEVELT FERNS. From bench, strong, healthy and clean, ready for &-in pots, $4.25 per doz., $30.00 per 100. PTERIS ANDERSONI. Queen of the , Pteris beauttful new Fern, undulat^ strong m growth, compact in habit, ad- mirable in all sizes, from a Table Fern to FERNS Assorted varieties for dishes, strong healthy plants, from 2M-in. pots, S3.00 per 100; S25.00 per lOOO. 3-in., assorted. S6.00 per 100. 4-m.. assorted, including Asparagus, Tsussimense, Cyrtomlum Falcatum, $12.00 per 100. Cyrto- mlum Falcatum, 4-in., separate, $16.00 per 100; Plant. Strong, i in. plants, $1.60 J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. 810.00 1 KENTIA 3-in., S15.00 5-m., 50c. each. Forsterlana, 5 in a pot, 5bci Boston and Roosevelt FERNS. 6-in.. 50c.: 7-in.. Sl.OO. Whitman! Compacta. 6-in., SOc.; 7-in., Sl.OO. FrankN. Eskesen, Madison, N.J. le — Mention Esehanse FBINS FBtNS COCOSJW From 2K-in. poU $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM;cune From 4-in. pots, $12.00 Thomas P. Christensen Cleveland, 0. Frank Schoen of the James Eadie Co. has the sympathy of the craft in the loss of his infant daughter, aged 6 months; services were held Tuesday, March 24. Geo. Bate of the Cleveland Cut Flower Co. and Fred Brown of the J. M. Gasser Co., represented Cleveland at the New York show this week. Visitors : Samuel Seligman of Wert- heimer Bros. Co., W. P. Graig of the Robert Craig Co. A. B. B. Young Evergreens Your Profit-Making Opportunity From Four to Five Millions Seedlings and Transplants Fine stock, Domestic Northern Grown, of Hardy Consti- tution, suitable for MAY PLANTING, are to be disposed of this Spring, as the ground must be cleared White Pine, Norway Spruce AND OTHER VARIETIES Inquire quick on wliat stocl( you can use, as the SPECIAL QUICK SELLING PRICES will promptly exhaust the supply FOR INSTANCE: iqoo 10,000 100,000 NORWAY SPRUCE, 3-year Transplants $6.50 ?55.00 $485.00 NORWAY SPRUCE, 2-year Seedlings 3.00 21.00 195.00 NORWAY SPRUCE, 1-year SeedUngs 2.00 12.50 110.00 Write us what you want and we will give you prices on other kinds 150 Broadway New York F. W. Kelsey Nursery Co., Write them yon read t Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass WM. TURNER. Price $5.00 A.. T. De Ua Mar« Printing and Publlshins Co., Ltd 2 to 8 Duana Streat. M«w TorH D: :nn: THE TRADE EXHIBITS at the International Flower Show Alphaxio Humus Co., 19 Battery PI.. New York City. — This company ex- hibited Alphano Humus in dried, pul- verized form in bags, bulk and pans ; also pans of blooming bulbous plants and palms in pots, growing in Alphano Humus, showing the good results of its use. Alphano Humus is said to be a soil builder and fertilizer combined. J. H. Yale, Charles Knap and Oscar Fraenkel were in charge of the exhibit. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J.— This company exhibited its well known line of insecticides and fungicides, com- prising Aphine, Scaline, Fungine, Vcr- mine and Nikotiana. Exhibit in charge of M. C. Bbel. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. —This firm, in addition to the exhibit of plants and so forth, mentioned in another paragraph, made a separate exhibit of goods from their manufacturing depart- ment. This exhibit consisted of a large and very interesting line of English gar- den furniture, flower and veranda stands, rustic work, round, square and octagonal tubs. The various articles which made up this exhibit were notable for their substantial build and artistic form. The exhibit was in charge of G. Vandalen. Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Pater- son. N. J. — This company made an ex- hibit of Bon Arbor fertilizers for gen- eral purposes, one brand for greenhouses and another for outdoor use. It also showed samples of worm eradicator, weed killer, ant destroyer, disinfectants, and natural humus for rebuilding ex- hausted soils, and agricultural chemicals in general. Vases of cut flowers which had been grown in soil fertilized with Bon Arbor were also displayed. The exhibit was in charge of B. Barnshaw and J. Krulan. Bunyard, A. T., 413 Madison ave.. New York. — Under a bower of Southern Smilax amid which were perched hand painted representations of tropical birds intended for conservatory and piazza iDD: adornment, were shown a large variety of choice plants and cut flowers. The ar- rangement of the bower and the whole makeup of the exhibit was extremely ar- tistic and attractive. Another special feature of this exhibit was English flower blocks and bowls, a new device for hold- ing cut flowers. These blocks, which are of glass, mostly in round or oval shape, are perforated with numerous holes into which the flower stems are placed after the block has been set into a glass bowl of corresponding shape and containing water for the flowers. Still another at- traction was the table decoration, in which different kinds of flowers were used each day. At the time these notes were taken, there was a particularly pretty decoration of this kind made by using the new Gloriosa Roehrsiana Lilies. A. T. Bunyard was in charge. Carnation Support Co., The, Con- nersville, Ind. — This company exhibited its very ingenious line of self tying Car- nation, and self tying wire Rose supports. The exhibit was in charge of Adam Hein. Ckilds, John Iiewis, Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y.— The Childs' exhibit com- prised fine plants of Amaryllis, Lilies and Calla Blliottiana in pots in full bloom, also Gladioli, hardy Lilies and other dormant Summer flowering bulbs. A novel feature of this exhibit was a plant of Yucca filamentosa varie- gata. I. S. Hendrickson and S. Parnell were in charge. Cold^^ell Tiavrn. Mower Co., New- burgh, N. Y. — This company made a very large and striking exhibit, comprising style D. & B. combination motor roller and lawn mower; patent demountable horse mowers ; demountable putting green mowers, Coldwell's high wheel Im- perial hand mower ; The Regal ; The Park Mowers; The Rajah, and Cold- well's Improved Excelsior with six blades for putting greens. The exhibit was in charge of E. 0. Ross, P. C. Ludlam, Walter A. Bartlett, I. B. Sweigart, D. W. Giddings. March 28, 1914 The Florists' Exchange 797 Consumers' Fertilizer Co., Long Acre BIdg., N. Y. City. — This company exhibited samples of materials used in manufacturing high grade fertilizers, also samples of special fertilizers for gen- eral crops, for market garden crops, for vegetables under glass, and special fer- tilizers for florists and gardeners for greenhouse use. This company claims to be the only one which is making a spe- cialty of greenhouse fertilizers. The ex- hibit was in charge of G. N. Greene. Cowee, Arthur, Berlin, N. T.— Mr. Cowee made a general exhibit of dormant Gladioli bulbs including his celebrated new varieties. Peace, War, Dawn, After- glow and Evolution. Arthur Cowee and the Misses Aleda and Bessie Chandler were in charge. Dards, Chas. A., 340 Madison ave.. New York City.— The background of this exhibit was made up of large palms and handsome flowering and foliage plants. In the foreground were shown florists' fancy boxes of different sizes and shapes, packed with different kinds of choice flowers ready for delivery at house, ex- press office, or steamer. This exhibit differed radically from that of any other retail florist's exhibit at the show, and for one of its kind was remarkably well carried out, and clearly exemplified the tasty and effective packing of cut flowers in boxes for delivery to the buyer. Darrow, Frank H., 26 Barclay St., New York City. — Mr. Darrow made a very attractive exhibit of Haerens Co. new Azaleas in bush and pyramidal form full bloom, made up chiefly of new va- rieties. Pink Pearl, Haerewill's alba and Mme. J. Haerens. Francis, Garden Craft for Children, The Garden Craft Toy Co., Craftsman Bldg., 6 E. 39th St., New York City. — This company exhibited a toy house and garden, the latter being fully furnished with plants, shrubs, and trees, the whole being made up of movable pieces. The idea was to cultivate the taste of children for flowers and plants, and their ingenuity in placing these, par- ticularly in the home grounds. In charge Miss Francis Duncan. Enterprise Specialty Co., 68 Wil- liam St., New York. — This company ex- hibited an ingenious device called the Enterprise nickel plated holder, which can be filled with water and slid under the lapel of the coat, into which the stem of the flower used . as the boutonniere, passed through the buttonhole of the coat, can be placed and held there by a clip. The effect of this device is to keep the flower fresh for a long time. Another ex- hibit of this same company was the En- terprise invisible necktie holder. Florists' Exchange, The, 2 to 8 Duane St., New York and Chicago. — This trade journal distributed to the trade, during the week, copies of its two large and handsomely illustrated Flower Show numbers. These numbers in themselves offered a practical exempliflcation of th^ rapid and steady growth of this periodi- cal, especially during the last few years. Gardeners' Chronicle of America, Madison, N. J. — From a handsome rustic booth of Cedar and Birch bark, this peri- odical distributed copies of its March is- sue. The distribution and booking of sub- scriptions were made by the Misses Edna and Mildred Noonan. De Xa Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. — These well known printers of horticultural catalogs and publishers of horticultural books, ex- hibited a large number of sample copies of its publications, including such widely known books (authorities on their respec- tive subjects) as "The American Carna- tion," "Fruits and Vegetables under Glass," "Plant Culture," "Commercial Violet -Culture," "The Chrysanthemum," etc. _ Samples of its abilities in the de- signing and production of color work and horticultural catalogs were freely shown. Dillon, J. L., Bloomsburg, Pa. — This of Shawyer, and Rich- in charge pots; five varieties, Mrs. Gi Killarney. Kaiserin, Eadianc ,! mond. C. McHutchison wa of the exhibit. ; Donbleday Page & Co., Garden j City, N, Y.— This firm showed its fine i periodicals "Country Life in America," I The Garden Magazine," and "World's I Work," also the books belonging to their nature library, their garden library, their garden and farm almanac, their farmers' encyclopedia, and several books on birds and flowers. Their automatic stero- motorgraph, showing garden and land- I scape scenes, attracted much attention. to charge of this exhibit was W. H. Campbell. Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F. St., Wash- ington, D. C. — The exhibit consisted of a group of fine cut blooms of Roses in large variety, including many of the new ones, also some magnificent blooms of Antirrhinum in several colors, and Gar- Hammond, Benj., Beacon, N. Y. — The Hammond exhibit comprised a gen- eral line of well known insecticides, in- cluding the famous Slug Shot and equally well known line of greenhouse paints and putty. The exhibit was in charge of Walter Mott. Heacock & Co., Jos., Wyncote, Pa. — This company made a very attractive exhibit consisting of a large group of single Kentia Belmoreana and made up Kentia Forsteriana and Phcenix Roebel- enii ^alms and Cibotium Schiedei ferns. The exhibit was in charge of James W. Heacock. Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J. — This company exhibited a 15ft. x 17ft. conservatory complete in every particu- lar. Its most pronounced features were its excellent arrangement for both side and roof ventilation ; the strong curving of its eaves, with a little larger radius than usual, which afliords a better light, and gives a more attractive appearance ; its sash bar reinforced with steel and the galvanizing of all iron work. A new feature is side ventilation gear which Palms Heacock's Fems WHOUESAL,E PRICE LIST KENTIA FORSTERIANA eavea In. high Each 6-6 28-30 tl.OO MADE-UP " KENTIA FORSTERIANA Cedar tub Plants In. high Each 7-in. 4 in tub 28-30 $2.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA Pot Leaves In. high 35-40. . . 40-42 4.00 42-48 6.00 44Hft,l 2.50 Cedar tub 15 »0.40J 4.50 24 1.00 12.00 26 1.25 16.00 28-30 1.60 18.00 7.60 9-in. 6-7 36-38.. 6-7 42-45.. 2.50 30.00 3.00 36.00 4.00 48.00 8.00] ARECA LUTESCENS 9-m. 6-7 48 to 64, very heavy! 9-in. 6-7 5 ft., very heavy 9-m. 6-7 6 ft, very heavy 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Ewh 6-m. pot, nicely characterized $1.00 PI....,- I., (,.™I, I7--I. ^'"* PO^' 18 to 20-in. spread I.fi0 »t rrS-t ii-tt tSti 7-in. tub. 18 inches hi|£,24-in. spread 2M x)t 3 in po 36 2.00 CIBOTIUM SCmEDEI Each ;ub 3 and 4 in tub 42 4.00 9-in. tub, 4-ft. spread $4.00 aib 3 and 4 in tub 48 6.00 O-in. tub, 6-ft. spread 5X0 HOME-GROWN, STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look ua up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.'^sr; yon mention the BrchaJira Wyncote, Pa. Notice is hereby given to the trade that the members of the New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers have adopted a new credit system, under the terms of which they cannot extend credit for a period beyond the 1 5th day of the second month following the month of sale. All accounts must be paid by that date, and all accounts remaining unpaid by that date must be turned over to the Association for collection, and the firm owing such account will thereafter be dealt with by members of the Association on a cash basis only. The new system will go into effect April 1, 1914. CANNAS i.OO per 100, S17.S0 per 1000. GERANIUMS, Nutt. 4 varieties, 2H-i GERANIUMS, Nutt, 5 varieties, cut back, S4.00 per 100. SALVIAS. April 1st, 2-in. pots. S2.£ ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. ;s,S1.60perl00. Alternantheras 2H-i . $2.00 per 100. Double. S3.00 ] Red and Yello COLEUS. 10 PETUNIAS PANSY PLANTS PANSY PLANTS, from seed beds. $2.50 i VERBENAS. 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. Cash. 100. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO ORCHIDS We offer, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Per Plant I CATTLEYA Per Plant Labia ta $1.50 to $3.00 Percivaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Labiata Warneri... 1.50 to 5.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gaskelliana 1.00 to 2.00 I Gigas Sanderiana . . 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant. $1.25 to $2.50 ily^ original case fotsas^recaved for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT : figures and invite your corre- MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence. R. Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Escba Eber Commercial Rose Culture By Haavlly Illnstrated. Price 91.50 Postpaid A. T. DE LA HARE PTGl & PUB. CO., Nos. 2 to 8 Duane SL, New York 798 The Florists' Exchange First Class 50,000 Bedding Plants ,£^ From 2«:-ln. pots, S2.00 per 100: Ageratum, , From 2X and 2H-m. pots, $2.60. pe wUtt^dtlu%%?8st.m. louble white: Coleus, AbutUon SavitzU; Begonia, 4 vanet.es; Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltll and otter fancy varieties: Cuphea (Cigar Plants); Feverfew, HeUotrope, dark blue; Marguarites, yel^low. white: Petunias, double Vlnca Variegata. dragons. New England Silver Pink; Lobelia, ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 Coleus. 10 varieties Petunias. Double Mixed. Fuchsias. Mixed Vinca Variegata Transplanted Snapdragons. Pink German Ivy.. Nasturtiums.. New England Silver Alternantliera. 3 kinds ?0.75 S7. Transplanted.......-: 1-™ Alyssum. Double White .75 7. Transplanted 1.00 HeUotropes. Dark Blue 1.00 9j Feverfew. Double White 1.00 9. Transplanted .......... 1.60 14. Marguerites. YeUow. If planted now will give a good cut for May 20 SEEDLINGS Once Transplanted from Soil. 100 1000 I 100 1000 Begonia Ertordii, Luminosa, Vernon Salvia Splendens, Bonhre and Zurich. $1.50 $14.00 andothers i-'V'; im Verbena. In colors or mixed 1.00 9.00 Lobelia Compacta and trailing 1.00 1 Ten Weeks STOCKS in 4 colors $1.00 per 100. $9.00 per 1000. PLANTS IN BLOOM NOW and FOR EASTER Azale: JO. $1.50, $2.00 each. Splr^a Gladstone. 50c. and 75c. each. Cinerarias. 25c. and 35c. each. Lillum Glganteum. lOc. and is the time to get them while 1 and transplt tings ana transpiauvcu icc mail, add 10c. per 100 for c ; desired by Ferns. 4 inches. $2.50 per doz.. $20.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 2H inches, $2.50 per 100 Cash with order, please. C. RIEBE, WHOLESALE FLORIST ~ r It In the Excbange Webster, Mass. can be used attached to dwelling house or detached with workroom at the back; can be taken down and re-erected easily by any mechanic and hence can be shipped to any part of the world. A highly practical structure without hip or valley, but at the same time attractive. The ex- hibit was in charge of J. McArthur and Samuel Redstone. Hontscli & Co. The exhibit of this firm was in charge of J. P. Dahlborn & Co., general agents for the United States, 217 Hackensack Plank rd., N. J.— The exhibit consisted of Hontseh steam and hot water boilers for greenhouse and dwelling house heating. The main fea- ture of these boilers is the water flowing through the grate; this prevents the burning out of the grate and clinkering, this same water also enters into the gen- eral circulation for heating purposes. The strong points claimed tor this boiler are the large results obtained in the way of heat from a small amount of fuel, which is aided by the large horizontal heating surface and the fact that all heating gases travel through the boiler five times before thev make their exit Into the chimney For fuel, hard or soft coal, coke or wood can be used, and the boiler can be cleaned while in operation. It is supplied with iron covers and asbes- tos fitting, is easily set up and sections can be added or taken out at any time. International Nnrseries, Inc., West Farms, N. T. — These nurseries ex- hibited Rhododendrons, Boxwoods, Aza- leas, palms and small Evergreens in tubs. The exhibit was in charge of Mr. An- drews. Irwin, B. J., 71 W. 23d St., New York. — The Irwin exhibit consisted of choice cut blooms of Domer's new Car- nations Yellow Princess, Scarlet Cham- pion and Good Cheer, also a large and general collection of samples of small commercial plants in great variety, and of Summer flowering bulbs and dormant Roses. This exhibition, which was well arranged for inspection, was in charge of Roman J. and Steven A. Irwin. Knight & Struck Co., Flushing, L. I., and 1 Madison ave.. New York. — This company made a pretty and well placed exhibit of blooming hardwooded plants, comprising a large variety of Ericas, Acacias, Boronias, Coronilla, Chorizemas, Genistas and so forth This company was represented by Messrs Knight &, Struck and Maurice Fuld Quality Plants Azaleas 75c. to $5.00 each. Large Stock of exceUent plants. Rambler Roses 50c. to 13.00 each. Hybrid Roses 75c. to $1.00 each. BULBOUS STOCK JOHN McKENZIE, - - Lilies 12c. per flower. Spiraeas 50c. and 75c. each. Hydrangeas 75c. and 11.00 each. OF ALL KINDS North Cambridge, Mass. Verbena Cuttings and Verbena Plants STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK. Now ready for shipment. The only way'^to bi sure of your colors. For description and prices send for.circular.f_^it C E.L J. L. DILLON. - Bloomsburg. Pennsylvania Chicago, 111. — 1 large number es where the Kroescliell Bros. Co This company exhibited of photos of greenhoi Kroesehell boilers are in use, ana also photos and blue prints showing parts of the Kroesehell boilers and the flre and water circulation. Imager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. — This well known firm of orchidists ex- hibited a group of orchid plants in bloom, arranged on a moss covered table in such a way as to represent a natural scene in South America, where 'orchids are col- lected. The view in the background was from Rio Bache in the Southern part of Colombia, S. A., the home of the or- chid Cattleya Trianae. Up the river a number of hills were seen, one towering above the other, and forming beside the river course a number of gullies and ra- vines more or less wooded. On a limited number of trees were seen Cattleya Trianse growing. The front view showed one of the gullies, and the tree on which the Cattleyas were growing was an "Inga spectabilis," underneath is a pinuela (Bromelia Karatas). Up the river there were two Carboneros (Calliandra Tweedli), and to the extreme right was a Madrono (Arbutus canariensis) Some Furcroyas were also growing on the cliflls The imitation raft loaded with boxes was to show the method of trans- . labiata, Skinneri, Leelio-Cattleyaa Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Phalsenopsia Sophronillas, Odontoglossums, Renan theras, Lycastes, Phagus, Cymbidiuma Epidendrums and even the orchid whicl produces the Vanilla bean, namely Va nilla planifolia. This firm was repre sented by J. A. Lager. Lippman, E. A., Greenhouse Shad ing, Morristown, N. J. — The Lippmai exhibit consisted of a new greenhousi shading, the chief features of which an that it remains on the glass wel during heavy rains, but can be brushec off easily when shading is no longer de sired. This is a new invention brough out to fill a long felt want. The exhibi was in charge of E. A. Lippman. Lord & Bnmham Co., 30 E. 42d st. New York City. — ^This company exhibit ed a handsome 16ft. x 16ft. Sin. curvee eave Ironframe greenhouse for private use, attached to which was a potting shec^ 8ft. X 16ft. It was furnished with casi iron benches for soil. The heating is ef fected by new type round sectional boiler This substantial and artistic exhibit was Attractive exhibit of J. M. Thorbum & Co. at the New York Flower Show Manda, Inc., "W, A., South Orange N J — The Manda exhibit consisted o) palms and ferns, including the verji pretty new Nephrolepis tuberosa plumosa Polypodium Mandaiana, also Aspidistras and Dracaena Rothiana. Other plantt shown were Asparagus elongatus, Adiani tum Glory of Mordreeht and Antbericun Mandaianum. Amidst this exhibit thert was a vase of cut flowers of white CherO' kee Roses which attracted much atten- tion. In another part of the exhibition hall there was shown a group of magnifi-i cent Boxwoods of immense size. The exhibit was in charge of R. Kalstrom and Frank Yates. W. E. Marsliall & Co., 166 W. 23d st , have desk space where they extended: an invitation to visitors to inspect theii exhibit at the Country Life Permanent Exposition, Grand Central Terminal. Metropolitan Material Co., Green- houses, Brooklyn, N. Y. — This company exhibited a patent bent eave greenhouse for either commercial or private use, also Metropolitan patent iron gutter, and Metropolitan patent iron wall construc- tion, furthermore it showed a Metropoli- tan patent iron frame greenhouse for commercial or private use ; Metropolitan patent greenhouse boiler of the return tubular and down draft styles; Metro- politan patent liquid putty machines, and an iron frame bench fitted with improved' shelf brackets. This company states that it has contracts for about all the iron frame and bent eave greenhouses charge of E. R. Story. March 28, 1914 The Florists' Exchange 799 Miller & Doing, 83 Washington St., Brooklyn, N. Y. — This firm exhibited an attractive line of self watering metal window plant boxes and hanging baskets. The feature of these is a reservoir at th« bottom which is filled with water through vertical tubes, the water being drawn up again b.T sponges and carried into the soil. This receptacle requires refilling about once in three weeks. Holders for confining these window boxes to porch railings were also exhibited. The ex- hibit was in charge of Robert Miller. Miller, A. L., Jamaica ave., Brook- lyn, N. T. — The nicely staged bright and attractive exhibit of this well known grower comprised a large variety of potted hard and soft wooded plants in bloom, among which were Deutzias, Or- ange Trees, Bougainvilleas, Hydrangeas, ■Rhododendrons, Marguerites, Vincas, Narcissus and Hyacinths ; and in the hardy herbaceous line, Funkia variegata. In this exhibit there was also a nice specimen of the new sweet scented Vi- burnum Carlesii. National Floral Ribbon House, Wertheimer Bros., 19 E. 24th St., New York City. — This company had on ex- hibition samples of novelties in Ombre, Silverine and Azalea ribbons in all widths, also its new Ombre chiffon and new bridal laces, and new silver and gold Lily of the Valley chiffon. The exhibit was in charge of S. Eintracht. New York Stable Manure Co., Jersey City, N. J. — This company ex- hibited samples of dried and ground horse manure in tubes, and in bulk, also Tulips and Narcissi in bloom, and palms and ferns, all growing in soil which had been composted with this manure. This manure is entirely odorless, and is put up in compact and convenient form, and is immediately effective. It is intended for the use of florists, landscape garden- ers, truck growers and farmers, and for mixing with loam to make a potting compost. The exhibit was in charge of Thomas J. Gantley. Fennock-Meeban Co., S. S., Phila- delphia, New York, Washington and Baltimore. — This company exhibited a full line of ribbons in the newest styles and shades for florists' use, and espe- cially noteworthy were ribbons in the American Beauty and Russell Rose shades, and also in foliage green. Spe- cial two-tone shades, fancy gauze ribbon and pattern of ribbon known as No. 699 and No. 150, representing 27 shades to match flower colors. Very attractive features of this artistically staged ribbon display, arranged for this company with the courteous assistance of G. M. Stumpp Jr., were the representations of orchids and other flowers, and flower foliage, and novel forms of bows, and rosettes, with streamers made up by one of New York's well known lady artists. In addition to the ribbon display this company showed florists' baskets in novel styles of shape and color, and a line of these baskets in the Ombre shades were especially attrac- tive. There were also shown pot covers finished in these same shades, and new two-handled, Ombre colored Lily tubs, adorned with wreaths of Lilacs in com- post, and Lily vases in old gold and bronze, with the standards garlanded with Roses in antique color. In charge of the exhibit were Percy B. Rigby and Jos. E. Morichard. Peters & Reed Pottery Co., So. Zanesville, Ohio, New York Office 25 W. Broadway. — This company exhibited Moss Aztec pottery ; a unique line of cut flower vases, wall pockets, hanging baskets in great variety ; Azalea jardi- nieres, fern dishes in round and square shape ; window boxes, and a full line of jardinieres for general purposes. Also a special line of tall cut flower vases, and large vases for gardening use. The ex- hibit, which was very attractive and in- teresting, was in charge of Wm. M. Warrin. Fierson Inc., A. N., Cromwell, Conn. — Against a background of Adian- tum Farleyense and Croweanum ferns, banked high along the wall and in- terspersed with orchid plants in bloom giving a grand effect, this company ex- hibited rambler, Baby rambler, hybrid perpetual and hybrid tea Roses in pots, and cut Rose and Carnation blooms. Flanking this exhibit on each side were flowering plants of Hydrangeas, Spirseas, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Genistas and Acacias, and on the front rail, which shut off the space from the rest of the hall, were Phoenix Roebelenii and ferns. Among novelties shown were cut blooms Blaster Flowers a"d Plants We offer a full line of Seasonable Cut Flowers, including Fifty Thousand (50,000) of the Finest Long Stemmed Lilies ever arriving In New YorH, at Market Prices. This Stock should be seen to be appreciated Here is a Partial List of Choice Plants which I am offering for your Easter Trade BE WISE AND ORDER EARLY All Leading Varieties All Leading Varieties Purple and White T«»l-S«-fco AU Colors in M. XXIlTjS pots and pans Lilies ' Azaleas Rhododendrons - Genistas Bovigainvilleas an" Ih'apes Baby Ramblers - Ramblers Spiraeas /mite"' Daisies st Hydrangeas - Lilacs Lily of the Valley Hyacinths pJts^nd'^pan^ Daffoldils - Acacias Also a full line of Palms, Table Ferns, 3- and 4-inch Pteris Ferns, Boston, Scottii and Whitman! Ferns WILLIAM KESSLER Wholesale Florist and Plantsman 113West28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, 2336 Madison Square Write them yoa leafl xhla advt. In the Exchange 800 The Florists' Exchange EASTER FLOWERS From our comprehensive supply of Flowers we can fill orders in full f NO DISAPPOINTMENTS PLEASE ORDER EARLY SHIPPING ORDERS ARE GIVEN PARTICULAR ATTENTION CHarles Millang' WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 West 26th Street New York City Telephones: 7062 and 7063 Madison Square of Roses Hadley and Mme. Edouard Herriot, and plants of the Baby ram biers,, Ellen Poulsen„ Baby Elegance, Triomph d'Orleans. Besides these in Hoses there were shown fine cut blooms of the leading relatively new varieties In Carnations, cut blooms were shown o£ Princess Dagmar, Philadelphia, and some fine flowers of the standard varieties Another novel feature was the hardj perennials not noted elsewhere m the show, including Kelway's gold medal hybrid Delphiniums, German loses, Phloxes, Sweet Williams and Primroses There was also a nice display of the French Hydrangeas. In charge of this exhibit were Wallace R. Pierson R T Beers, Alex. Gumming, H. J. Anderson, S. C. Hubbard and Jules Johannes Pierson & Co., F. B., Tarrytown on Hudson, N. Y. — This company made a magnificent and imposing exhibit of Nephrolepis in large variety and m many sizes, including the new N. muscosa Be sides these ferns there were shown vases of fine cut blooms of Killarney Queen Roses, and pink and white Antirrhinums This exhibit was staged so as to be easily inspected, and was very effective Pierson U-Bar Co., 1 Madison ave., New York City. — This company exhibited an 18ft. X 17ft. Pierson U-Bar greenhouse, intended primarily for private use, show- ing the extreme lightness of the D-Bar houses. Its all galvanized metal interior was finished with aluminum bronzing; the roof glazing was of glass measuring 24in. X 24in. of the heaviest make procur- able, weighing 29 ounces to the square foot. It is an exceedingly light, durable and attractive house ; it is fitted with benches of the most modern type, built with a gihinized iron fiame porous tile bottom, md planed slate sides tor holding soil A unique feature of this exhibit bit of blooming and foliage furnished by Woodrow & holesale plantsmen, 37-39 W. The Juliu8 Roehrs Co.'s Orchid exhibit was the banking of the house outside with Evergreens and the blooming plants inside. The entire interior decoration 28th St., New York City. In addition to this greenhouse itself, there was a large and interesting exhibit of photos of Pier- son U-Bar greenhouses and conserva- tories, which had been erected by this company in various parts of the country. The exhibit was in charge of Philip H. Cox, Wm. McCoUum, Lewis F. Bird and J. Warrock Smith. Beed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York City. — This exhibit comprised not only standard goods, but also a large line of novelties. One of the impressive fea- tures of the exhibit was a very large princess shaped Florentine basket fin- ished in antique gold, and placed on a square pedestal finished in the same style as the basket. Among the several novelties were Southern Smilax silvered, flexible and everlasting, shown on lattice work as a background, to the exhibit of baskets and other receptacles. Petit work in metal in holders of all colors for orchid tubes, and also in baskets; "Kew- piesi" for placing on baskiets handles among flowers; glass tubes for use in baskets to hold single sprays of flowers ; glas* holders with heavy glass base for single orchid sprays ; wedding baskets for flower girls, made in shepherd crook style ; princess baskets with weighted base for use in table decorations ; weighted base American Beauty Rose vases with slender reinforced standard ; champagne baskets finished in gold tot dinner use ; cone shaped hanging baskets in wiUow, bamboo and wire; gitter boxes for ferns and cut flowers; forestry bas- kets, natural preserved table Christmas trees ; garden baskets, and a full line of Easter baskets. In the center of this exhibit there was a house wedding scene in miniature, carried out in the minutest detail. This exhibit, which was well staged and imposing, was in charge of DDDDDDDDDnaDaDaDDaaanaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaDDDDDPDDPDPPDD KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE New Light Pink Seedling Carnation LAURA WEBER Which will be disseminated next year We are Wholesale Florists and have nineteen years' experience. Enough said Guttman & Raynor "^ "''* ^" ""' "™ ™™^' Telephones, 79S3 and 1912 Madison Square nnDDDDDDaDDaaaaDDaaaaaaaaaaaaaQnaaaanDPPPDDQ°P°°°Q°°°° Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange March 38, 1914 The Florists' Exchange 801 f^" Do you kno^v that The Growers' Cut Flower Company has one of the largest and best equipped stores in America for handling Cut Flowers? —THIS IS A POINTER FOR THE GROWERS There will be gathered here for the Easter trade all the flowers which the best growers can produce —THIS IS A POINTER FOR THE RETAILERS. WHY SAY MORE ? i The Growers' Cut Flower Company J. J. COAN, Manager 129 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONES, 6237 AND 9798 MADISON SQUARE ; advt. in the Exchange ■=]J Wm. N. Reed, M. O. Block, Geo. Maunz, and Herman Kurth. Revere Rubber Co., Chelsea, Mafis. — This company exhibited Revero garden and sprayer hose for use on lawns, in gardens, garages and for general pur- poses, made in lengths up to 500ft. ; a non-kinkable hose for enduring severe use. A feature of this exhibit was a reel on which there was 1000ft. of Revero hose, with a miniature garden in the center of the reel, carried out in the minutest detail, shut in by plate glass, and watered by a gardener using minia- ture Revero hose. This exhibit was most unique one and attracted much atten- tion. The exhibit was in charge of C. P. Green. Roehrs Co., Julius, Rutherford, N. J. — The space which this company occupied for desk room, and for the re- ception of its customers and friends was very tastefully decorated with well grown Boxwoods, and the beautiful Eurya lati- folia variegata, and specimens of fruit trees in tubs, suitable for growing under glass. It was represented by J. A. Mai- ler and F. G. Sealey. Russin & Haniling, 114 W. 28th St., New York City. — This firm exhibited pails with handles in many colors. Terra Cotta jardinieres, china dolls in skirts, and a full line of pretty decorated bas- kets ; pottery, glass princess baskets, also toned French baskets in several colors, decorated American Beauty vases, and aged for conveni- charge of Louis a full line of hibit which wa ent inspection Handing Jr. Schliug, Max, 22 W. 59th st.. New York City. — A portion of Max Schling's exhibit was named "The Temple of Flora." Against a background of South- em Smilax was erected a circular per- gola, which was crowned with Poly- podium Mandaianum, Yuccas and Dra- csenafi and from which baskets of trailing plants were suspended. Between the pillars of the pergola were suitable pieces of stat- uary, and in front of each of these pillars was a large basket filled with flowering and foliage plants. In the foreground were baskets and other receptacles filled with flowers, suitable for various and brides,' bridesmaids' and debutante bouquets. In' the center of the fore- ground was a decorated dinner table. Frequent changes were made during the week in the bouquets, baskets and table exhibits, so as to present almost a new scene daily. At the right of the "Temple of Flora" there was shown a beautiful Japanese garden with lakes, islands, temples, shrines and houses. Our space is insuflicient to describe this garden, and it needs to be seen in order that its details may be studied and appreciated. Max Schling and a large force of assist- ants were in attendance, and were kept ; constantly busy answering the inquiries of interested visitors. We Jire Mow l^eady to Book Your Easter Orders WE WILL HAVE A LARGE ^ SUPPLY OF Carnations, Lilies, Orchids, Roses, Acacia, Bulbous Stock, Violets, ^g?p"SoF LILY OF THE VALLEY "-^ ™'= ««""^^^ QUALITY Geo. C. SlEBRECHT, WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 WEST 28th STREET Telephone: 608 Madison Square NEW YORK 802 The Florists' Exchange **0, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon" Juliet, though young, was entirely right. You cannot swear by inconstant things. Here, however, in the Home of whatever Orchid Blooms the Seasons produce, you can swear by a constant and large supply every day in the year For Easter and Spring Trade Cattleyas ScKroderae, Mossiae, Mendelii, Gaskelliana, and Gigas; Dendrobiums Wardianum and Nobile; Phalaenopsis Amabilis and ScKilleriana of the finest quality in the market Also a Regular Supply of Yellow and White DAISIES. COWSLIPS, SWEET PEAS. LILIES. CALLAS. LILY OF THE VALLEY and ROSES I April 12 will be Easter Sunday. Book your orders early | JAMES McMANUS 105 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 759 Schloss Bros., 542 Broadway, New York City. — This firm exhibited a new line of Jacquard ribbons in all colors, for Easter trade, also a large line of Ombre ribbons; colored velvet ribbons for use on basket handles and trim- mings ; handsome new designs in bouquet holders and_ corsage novelties; a large line of satin and tafetta ribbons in all colors; plain and fancy chiffons and bridal scarfs. This pretty and well placed exhibit was in charge of Emil Stakes Co., Fred A., 443 Fourth ave.. New York City. — This firm ex- hibited a fuU line of garden books on her- baceous perennials, flowering bulbs, shrubs, trees and so forth. The large number of books displayed covered the entire range of subjects. In charge of the exhibit was Miss Cecilia McAdam. Stumpp, Geo. M., Fifth ave. and 58th St., New York. — The center of this retail florist's exhibit was a large ice- box framed in sugi-yaka (burnt Cy- press) wood, grained, in which was shown, with several changes during the week, bridal and bridesmaid bouquets, and bouquets for other uses, in dainty glass vases and baskets. Single flowers shown in glass tubes were also another feature. This floral display was given a touch of outdoor like by the presence of a large number of butterflies on the bouquets and sides of the box, which was flanked on either side by large vases filled with the finest of Roses. On the right and left of this icebox there were also large alcovee whose background was formed by immense palms, amidst which were seen pieces of statuary. In the foreground were baskets and bouquets of flowers made up for different purposes. This display was of a very high order, and its arrangement exceedingly artistic, continually attracting much attention. Aside from this splendid exhibit of arranged and loose flowers and plants, Mr. Stumpp made a separate exhibit of an entirely different nature in another part of the hall, an exhibit which can- not here be adequately described on ac- count of lack of space and time and, in fact, of sufficient knowledge. This ex- hibit was a collocation, into a space of 16ft. square, so as to form a unit, of 39 separate Japanese gardens, in each of which there was a lake, the waters of which were continually flowing by hidden pipes from one into another, and were pumped by a mechanical contrivance un- derneath the gardens up into the lakes to Row ont Rgain. In these lakes there connected with the main part of the garden by bridges, and on the lakes boats, and the water abounded in fish. On the islands were temples, shrines, trees and plants. By the means of flgures representing men, both priests and laymen, also women, children, bird and beast, Japanese outdoor industries and life both secular and religious, were depicted. The plants and all the ma- terial and figures used in these gardens were imported from Japan. The labor of making these gardens, which was per- formed by Geo. M. Stumpp, Jr., and which required a profound knowledge of Japanese life and habits, as well as much ' mechanical and artistic ability and judg- ment, was a work of many months, and called for much skill and patience in its execution. The exhibit was in charge of Geo. M. Stumpp. Jr. nc;>it<;>jr<;>3t<;>jt$]i$]i<;>ic:;gt<;>ji$3.t$jt<^t<^i^ ■§-1 ^ ' ■ [€> THE FACT OF THIS BEING OUR =28th Easter^ SHOULD GIVE YOU ASSURANCE IN PLACING YOUR ORDER HERE Edward C Horan CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE FIFTY-FIVE WEST TWENTY-EIGHTH STREET. NEW YORK Telephones, 1462 and 1453 Madison Square Established 1885 □i^i5ii^i^i:i5ii^f^i^{<;>ii^i<^(ii store to select for their Easter Trade Roses, Carnations and other Seasonable Flowers JAMES COYLE, 104 West 28th St., New York City WHOLESALE TELEPHONE— 7416 Madison Square FLORIST E. P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH. Sec.-Treafl. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flovi^er Cxchange* Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, te..ephone ma.n .v^^ ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 805 ^^############^#####^#####f Select Cut Flowers We will have for EASTER our usual large supply of CARNATIONS AM. BEAUTIES TEA ROSES SWEET PEAS DOUBLE VIOLETS SMILAX and all other Sea- sonable Flowers M. G. FORD 121 West 28th St., New York City TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange EASTER a HE outlook is bright from our view- point. How is yours? Perhaps we can shine it up for you! Give us a chance and we will do our best, which means — THE BEST. We are in need of additional shipments of good stock for which our prices are the best obtainable. Open 6.30 A.M. Sunday, 8 to 12 Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51West28thSt., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 325-5582-5583 , Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. No disappointmenta. I tli« Kxchatue omewhat higher 20c. per Spur fair supply! Ward ana Mock, blooms are selling a 100, the latter pn 12c. Bottom Carnations are in about the same ly as last week. The quality is client. The demand apparently ot increased. The range of i ontinued large price covering all grades is from 10c. to 40c each. The condition of the Gar- denia supply and demand shows little change; the flnest_blc-— '•~"^-' <"-- " $3 per time, probably that the grow ply for Baste selling at fron selling for $2 doz. The supply of longi- general they are 5ach for the short each for the . longer stemmed and __. Rubrum Lilies arriving in considerable numbers, are meeting with a smaller "■ " usual. From Ic. each for the short blooms up to 5c. apiece for the ns on long stems, is about all that be realized. Lily of the Valley has accumulating for many days, and t the market is largely over- ind there seems to be no in- the demand, so that these ac- lulations may be unloaded, weet Peas are arriving in very large nbers; the ordinary Winter flowering leties are selling at 50c. to 75c. doz. bunches, for the best, and the incer Sweet Peas from $1.50 to $2 thnsp of corresponding grade. As grade Sweet Peas, 25c. „,=» ^^^. „„ .s is the price for the ordinary and $1 for the Spencer. Double Violets are arriving. in very large num- bers, and as there is no particular de- mand for them, only a few of _the best of them are sold in small tiEf' regards 100; i of Wales of Flamingo, realize from (ioc. to ioc. pe> doz. The market is well supplied with Antirrhinum, the finest of which sells for about $1 to $1 50 per bunch. There are plenty of yellow and white Daisies, Pansies, Wallflowers, and a tnoderate supply of single Stocks, which are moved with difficulty, and of double, which meet with a readier sale. The demand for greens is about ip ng with that of "-' — ' " "'- ept rather shor advanced prii philadelpMa, Mar. mount of Lenten busii ing; $6 per luu; ail other gradeo a.y i^. =..,..*-.. In other Roses there is a splendid sup- plv in all grades at figures to suit. Kichmonds are perhaps a trifle shy, but there are enough of them for the present demand. pie of Carnations used. ,_, - upply is light supply of Gardenias i: Orchids at jc't^Peas"^!™ overabundant; ^ they 1 good demand. shy.. ..^ „ _ good supply o: :s. Wallflowers, Lupm te, Pansies, Snapdragor jilac, all of which are su nodic demand. sre is a heavy supply -The f Asparagus bos lots - Wa . nand, and Boston, March 24 le market during the week has Deen ither unsatisfactory, owing to the irge- increase of fiowers; therefore rices are lower. Roses are arriving in heavy supply and re hard to keep from accumulating. rick as regard: the doubles wh In bulboui there are larg of Callas. the very finest of posed of at $1 to $1.50 per ather has give y to the street boys to ri 3t and clear out the large n. The supply " light, but the ican Beauty [)f fine quality; Killarney ne quality 53 WEST 28th ST. Telephone 7342 Madison Sq. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK WMOL,ESALE WHOUESAUE Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies :Vaiiey : Carnations : Roses Deluding all the NoTelties and Leading Standard Varieties I yon read thla adTt. In t 806 The Florists' Exchange 1 For Easter CALLAS, SMILAX all kinds of BULBOUS STOCK CARNATIONS and ROSES including all the new varieties We can supply you with anything you want Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Mtidlson S success with Violets during the Wint; and has a heavy daily supply at the Ci oper rket. BOSTON MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. Beauties, Hadley Mrs. RuBsell, KUlamey Queen, Sunbursts, Tafts, Cardinals, Wards. CShoioe Carnations, Valley, Cattleyas, VIo- 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. s^„„^l"m.^..u,ooa. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. Bronze and Green Magnolia Wreaths $6.00 per doz. 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. T^I.<...hn..o<^ ■ Fori mil, 3469 Telephones: mbi„,4789W Write thorn you r< Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. I advt. in the Exchange POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS which we offer for quick sale at $6.00 per 100, S55.00 per 1000 F. J. DOLANSKY - LYNN. MASS. Orchids andTGardenias a Specialty Give credit where credit Is due— Mention Excbaiige B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort Hill 1083-25017-25552 Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange „„„^., Lister of Stoneham makes specialty of growing Erica melanthe; for cutting and is sending esccllei sprays to tlie marliet which are easi disposed of. He grows excellent yello English Primroses which are so pleasii in the Spring months and are alwa; eagerly sought after. James Wheeler of Natick has a po tion of his large greenhouse devoted i Snapdragon, which are remarkable i this time for their strong growth ai splendid flowers. He has excellent su cess with yellow Marguerites and hi them as good as anyone in this vicimt; This is a popular flower and there ai hardly ever enough of them on the ma; ket. He is also sending in well grow Carnations of the leading varieties. The field day of the G. and F. Club ( Boston at the establishment of the Wn W. Edgar Co., Waverley, on Saturda; March 2S, will be especially interestin to the members. The writer visited th place recently and the plants grown fo Easter are unusually good. The Liliei of which there are a large number ar excellently well grown; Hambler Kosei Azaleas, Genistas and numerous otbe seasonable plants will be in perfectioi The members of the club should espi cially note the amount of plants in eac house and how well they are growi' Each season shows new things on triaj' many of which are especially interesting Mr. 'Bartsch, the manager, is spending ! few days in New York at the flowe John McKenzie of North Cambridg has excellent Easter stock. There ar' no better Lilies in the vicinity of Bostoii and several houses are devoted to them] Hybrid perpetual Roses and Ramblers ar. grown in quantity. Azaleas are in grea| numbers and are especially good and o the finest varieties. Mr. McKenzie sayn business has been very good lately am' stove work of large proportions. Anthony Leuthy of Roslmdale ha; some remarkable Azaleas for Ensler many of the newer varieties are .ltowi and are of especially pleasing dlnrs Lilacs are a feature of this establislimen and are forced to perfection. Lastei Lilies are not grown in large nunibei but there is one greenhouse devotrl ti them and the plants are simply perfec tion. There is a great variety of mter-l esting plants here at this time, many - them not grown elsewhere near which will make especially pies gifts for Easter. Palms are found hei in every size up to 15ft._ and 20ft., in almost every variety in cultivation, j The establishment of A. M. Devenp of Watertown is overflowing with exo lent plants for Easter. Azaleas are ] feature, and two or three new pink rieties, which have not been offered 1 trade, are especially noteworthy, are grown extensively and are of _ quality. Lilacs and bulbous stock extensively grown. Bougalnvilleas given large space and the plants are - arown ; the colored bracts on these pla are especially bright. There i other good, seasonable plants here onl large scale. „ . , , Wm. H. Elliott of Brighton has (Continued on page Sll) The Florists' Exelikn^e^ 809 J<«>%»^^»m«»><>N^i^^i»>^»^»i»^i|^»^»<»^»«»»^^«»»m%»^^<»^%«l»i^i^^l^<^l%i^^i^%»^>^H>^^N»^»i^^%^»^l»^^W^>^H»^« ^^Q New and Rare Plants From China FOR THE FLORIST BUDDLEIA ASIATICA BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS MAGNIFICA BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS VEITCHIANA HYPERICUM PATULUM var. HENRYl SBB OUR CATALOGUE R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. Write tbem yon r&ad thlB advt. In the Exchange j>.i*- ^^.m.^^^ ^^.m.^»^^^^.MmfM^ ^^M^^m. m^^,^,^^ ^A ^.^^^ ^^,m.^M^^^^fM.^^^.^^^^^^.^.^^^f..^^y^^^^^g^j^^^^^^^^^^^^^j^^ Wc Arc Headquarters FOR Easter Plants AZAL£AS. 50c., 75c., Ii.oo, I1.50, $2.00 each and larger. RAMBLER ROSES. $9.00, 112.00, $18.00, $24.00 per dozen. HYBRID ROSES. $6.00, $9.00, $12.00, $18.00 per dozen EASTER LILIES. 123^0. per bud or bloom. ACACIAS. $1.50 to $4.00 each. GENISTAS. 25c. to $2.00 each. SPIRAEAS. Pink and white, 50c., 75c., $i.oo each. HYDRANGEAS. 75c. to $2.50 each. LILACS. $1.50 to $2.50 each. GERANIUMS, in bloom, $10.00 per loo. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. William W. Edgar Co. Waverley, Mass. Boston Headquarters for Cut Flowers Roses, Carnations, Valley A SPECIALTY Satisfactory Siiipping is not difficult when you have the goods TELEGRAM AND TELEPHONE ORDERS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION ALFRED E. WALSH 1 Winthrop Sq., Boston, Mass. QUe credit where credit Is i SEND FOR EASTER PRICES i cr&dlt wh^e credit Is dne — Mention 1 810 The Florists' Exchange ATTENTION! New England Trade Easter Lilies (LUium Giganteum) In crates of 25 plants ready for shipment Price $12.00 per 100 PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY FOR Azaleas Crimson Ramblers Spireas Genistas Hydrangeas Hybrid Roses, Etc. Welch Bros. Co. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Write them yon read this advt. In t It's Time To Place Your Order For I Cut Flowers § Easter jHERE will be no scarcity in any line, plenty of all seasonable stock, and we are not go- ing to disappoint you, if we can help it. We mention a few items that should in- terest you. For instance, we offer you a large supply of medium and long BEAUTIES. High-grade CARNATIONS of the best keeping qualities. An ample supply of well-grown VALLEY. We can recommend our EASTER LILIES being in first class condition in every respect. In SNAPDRAGONS we offer you several shades of pink in any quantity; also white and yellow. There is no limit to our supply of GARDENIAS of the best quality. Make up your order now. You can depend on us to give you good service and the best stock at reason- able prices. OUR EASTER PRICE LIST is ready. Can we mail you a copy ? m Some of This Week's Specials CARNATIONS. $15.00 for 500. Our selection of colors. If you can use Carnations in quanti- ty, try this "Special." DAISIES, $1.50 per 100. White and yellow. LUPINOS, dozen $1.00. PRIMROSE, 50c. per 100. GARDENIAS, $1.50 to $3.00 per dozen. MIGNONETTE, $5.00 per 100. PANSIES, $5.00 per 100 bunches. SPENCER PEAS, 500 of the Best for $7.50. WALLFLOWERS, 50c. to 75c. per bunch. EASTER LILIES. $10.00 per 100 The Leo Niessen Co. ^N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa. 1 read this advt. Easter Lilies READY NOW 4 to 10 buds per plant, 10c. per bud; less than 4 buds per plant, 12c. per bud. Plants from 15 inches to 36 inches high. This stock is hardened off and in fine shape for Easter. Order early. Inspection invited. Orders booked for cut blooms HEINRV EINOUER 4651 Lancaster Avenue PHILADELPHIA, PA. CASH WITH ORDER Fancy Carnations SNAPDRAGONS, SWEET PEAS CALLAS STOCKS and LUPINES Everything the Best \MM. J. BAKER 12 S. Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. WIU 1 1 all t I mention tbe Exchange Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^^^^^^ 1225 Race St., PIIILAD[IPHIA, PA. " ; Exchange, THE EXCHAINfit-BestAavcptlsHgi i March 28, 1914 The Florists' Exchange 811 Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the 3.00 to 4.25 NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses — A. Beauty, fancy — spl. Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Bride and Bridesmaid Wlut^"KilVarney .'.■.■.'.'. '.'.'.'.'.'. Killarney Queen Lady Hillingdon Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de BuIgarie(Mrs.Taft) Richmond Killarney' Br'iil'iant.' .'.'.'.'. .... Adiantum, ordinary Farleyense Antirrhinums, per bunch.. . . Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches " Sprengeri, bunches Callas (per doz.) Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. (White Standard J Pink Varieties 1 Red LVellowandvar.. * Fancy PWhite (*The high- J Pink est grades ofT Red stan'd vara.) ^Yellow and var . . Daffodils Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galas Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths Lilac (per bunch) Lllium Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Mignonette.per doz.,ordinary " perdoz., fancy. . . Narcissi — Paperwhite. ... Orchids — Cattleyas, per doz . . Cypripediums Pansies (per bunch>. Smilax (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single 40.00 to 50.00 30.00 to 35.00 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 12.00 l.SOto 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 (Continued from page 808) excellent results with the Rose Christie- Miller as a pot plant, and fine specimens of it can be seen in the window displays of the leading retail florists. Its habit, color of flower and floriferousness, make an excellent subject for pot culture. The plants are grown at the greenhouses in Brighton. Mr. Elliott is also offering handsome little pans of Asparagus plu- mosus which are selling well. From the New Hampshire greenhouses, Killarney Queen Roses of exceptional quality are arriving, also White and Pink Killarney and very fine Richmond. Norris Comley of Lexington has a large cut of Carnations of superior qual- ity which includes the leading varieties. He will have plenty of Violets at Easter. H. M. Robinson & Co., who have al- ways such extensive supplies of Easter flowers, have made special arrangements with their growers for stock, and they will have the products of the best grow- ers in New England. Every kind of flower that is grown for Easter will be found here of the highest quality. They are booking extensive orders now and predict the largest Easter business on record. Shipping business has been ex- cellent )ately and, with the milder weather, easier to handle. The judges who were selected from Boston for the New York flower show were Donald McKenzie of Brookline, James Marlborough of Topsfield, William C. Rust of Brookline, George Wynness of Pride's Crossing, Robert Cameron of Cambridge, Patrick Welch of Boston, William Anderson of Lancaster and Will- iam L. Kennedy of Chestnut Hill. Wm. J. Collins of the Carter Tested Seed Co. is in New York attending the flower show and reports he is doing good business there among the private gar- deners. Owing to the prolonged cold weather the counter trade at the seed stores has been quite light up to now ; however, mail orders have been heavy. The season will be short this year. F. ,T. Dolansky of Lynn has a fine crop of orchids and will have a heavy cut for Easter, principally of the varieties Cat- tleya Triana; and Schroderffi. He has also a good supply of Gardenias on extra long stems. His Carnations and Roses are looking well and are bearing heavy crops of flowers. Welch Bros. Co. are making extensive arrangements with their growers for Eas- ter stock. P. Welch has visited person- ally many of the large growers and se- lected his goods. We noted at their es- tablishment very fine Russell, Killarney Queen and Hadley Roses, also very su- perior Carnations. Mr. Welch predicts that the business for Easter will be par- ticularly large this year. Peter M. Miller of the Thomas Grey Seed Co. is spending a few days at the New York show and booked many good orders ; he says that business is excellent with his firm. The houses of Thomas Roland of Na- hant are interesting to visit at any time but there is no time of the year when so many well grown flowering plants can be seen as just before Easter. Special- ties for Easter are Heaths in several dis- tinct varieties, Acacias in great variety, Bottlebrushes, Rambler Roses in almost every variety, Bougainvilleas and Genis- tas. He is cutting heavy crops of Sweet Peas and Roses at his Revere establish- ment. He has. this week, an exhibit of Acacias and Heaths at the New York Flower Show. A recent interesting visitor in this city was F. R. Cooper of Wellington, New Zealand, whom the writer had the plea- sure of interviewing. He is traveling for a firm who are large growers of Sweet Peas and culinary Peas. John Chapman, who has been gardener on the Spaulding_ estate, has leased the greenhouses and is to run them commer- cially. Mr. Chapman is well up in com- mercial work and I have no doubt will make a success of his new venture. Theodore Wirth, superintendent of the parks of Minneapolis, gave an excellent illustrated lecture on these parks at Hor- ticultural Hall, Saturday, March 21. It was interesting and well attended. Mrs. and Mrs. S. J. Goddard are in Washington, D. C. and will return to their home at Framingham, Mass., at the end of the week. Joseph Breck & Son of Boston have a nice display of H. Huebner's new Win- ter flowering Snapdragon at the New York Flower Show. R. C. Flowers For The Easter Parade r' -^ ish th, ■ medi the «^» lO Easter ^U I complete without ._ -■ oorsage of flowers, jiving it just that lainty touch and fin- ike it perfect. Some .^ very choicest, some ■priced and some cheaper ..^„^,s,, but the majority — the masses — want the moderate- priced flowers, which we will have in quantity. Plenty of VALLEY Special, $4.00 per 100; Extra, K.OO per 100. GARDENIAS Special, $4.00 per doz.; Fancy, $3.00 per doz. SWEET PEAS Choice quality. Long, $1.50 per 100. Medium, $1.00 per 100. Spencers, $2.00 per 100. Spencers, extra long, $2.50 and $3,00 per 100. Will probably have plenty of VIOLET^, both single anS double- also plenty of DAISIES, yellow and white; ROSES, all grades and varieties- CARNATIONS; in fact, plenty of al Asparagus Plumosu HEADQUARTERS TOR GREENS Asparagus Sprengeri, Wild Smilax, per case iib.i}U. Wild Nutmeg, per 100 sprays, S3. Boxwood Sprays, per 50 lb. 3 case lots per case, S7.50. Laurel Branches, per 100 lbs.. bunches and h 25c.-35c. 5.00. green and bronze, per 100, tl.ou; per 1000, SIO.OO Dagger Ferns, best quality; long, perfect fronds; per 1000, 33.00. Fancy Ferns, per 1000, S4.Ct0. Galax, green and bronze, per 1000. SI 50- per 10,000, S7.50. ■ " . Green Sheet Moss, per bag, 83.50. Green Lump Moss, per bag, SI 50. Fadeless Green Sheet Moss, per bag. S3.; Chesti per 1000, 815.00. Mexican Ivy, per 1000, EVERYTHING IN RIBBONS ^cn^^Rrbb: biismess of any house in the country; If you have not rect-ived one of oui Moss, (burlapped). 10-bbl. 6 bale lots, per bale, S3.75: , per bale, 33.50. f the largest and most; varied ing to the, fiorist S. S. PENNOCH-MEEHAN €0. 1608-1620 Ludlow Street NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street 1216 H Street, N. W. BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Streets Reciprocity — Sa^ The Largest Handler of LILAC in this Country ; Quality the Best in Philadelphia ; one Price to All. Quality and Quantity Count. 1713RansteadSt. PHILADELPHIA e credltls^dn&^MentlonEschapge JOHN W. MdNTYRE, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society The Spring exhibition af the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society brought out a fine collection of bulb and Spring plants. The exhibitors were all private gardeners. Both Henry A. Dreer, Inc., and the Henry F. Michell Co. had a sundry display in the lower hall. Frank Birnbraur of Oak lane showed a fine vase of Pink Antirrhinum. He was the only commercial florist to ex- hibit. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., the Henry F. Michell Co. and Hosea Waterer were the donors of the prizes and premiums. Chas. Henry Fox gave an object les- son in publicity this week at his store, making an exhibition of Eoses ; all of the exhibition varieties shown at the show in New York were here on display, each variety correctly labeled. This pretty store was crowded with visitors admiring the beautiful blooms and' jotting down the names of the certain varieties that appealed. This is a worthy method of advertising, deserving of emulation. The West Laurel Hill Greenhouses present a pretty sight for Easter. Most noteworthy are the Lilies: a beautiful lot: then the Hydrangeas. Spiraeas, Genistas, Azaleas, H.raciuths and Tulips this year. The Eobt. Craig Co. is tremendously busy shipping out its early Baster orders. The stock is splendid this season. Sev- eral carloads have already been shipped. Miss Bessie Steiger has opened up the new flower shop at 1317 Girard ave. One of the busiest places in town at this season of the year is the store of H. Bayersdorfer & Co. Paul Berkowitz states that most of the force are on until ten o'clock aJmost every night try- ing to keep the decks clear for the next day's work.^ Among his other fancy Spring flowers William J. Baker is receiving exception- ally fine Lupines and Stocks. His Car- nations from WiUiam Swayne are, as aJways. top notch stock. On Thursday of last week the expan- sion of George Angle's chest was more than his vest could stand. The cause of it was an addition to Mr. Augle's family circle, a 121b. boy. Now George doesn't wear any vest. A few of the many visitors in town were Henry Fischer, Baltimore, Md. ; John Horn, Allentown. Pa. ; Sam. Mc- Clements, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Robt Wilson. Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Raymond Kester, Wil- liamsport. Pa. ; G. P. Weaklin, Pitts- burgh, Pa. AJvah Jones, of the P.-M. force was recently up the State and found condi- tions very flourishing. ^12 ^e Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Vour Orders for Delwenr in the North- west Which Will Have Our Best Attention L L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS Please mention the Escliange when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. Will help all aroand If yoa meptlon the Eschange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS Orders CSven Pr( 12-74 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO Greenhoases* Morton Grove, 111. Give credit wberecredit is due — MentlonEscbapge '''The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Please mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK>INE ao Bast Randolph Street CHICAOO WiU belp all around It you mention the Bichange The Philadelpliia Betail Florists' Asso- ciation held its montlily meeting on Thursday evening, March 19, at the Poor Richard Club on So. Camac St., preceded by a banquet. Over fifty men, representing all branches of the trade, sat at the festive board and after the wants of the inner man had been provided for and the perfectos passed, speechmaking was indulged in. Most of it was lauda- tory, touching upon the work accom- plished by the association in its publicity endeavors. Chas. Henry Fox, chairman of the publicity committee, made a report showing what strides had been made and how the work was being furthered by weekly features in the newspapers, such as special articles upon flowers. Some of the articles are paid for by the asso- ciation, while many of them are run in as copy. The newspapers in Philadel- phia have published more about flowers within the past -year than they have had for the last ten years, which is all due to the untiring work of the association. That the association's work in this re- spect is also Being noticed by other lines of business was shown when at the re- cent Life Insurance iConTention a fund of $200,000 was created for publicity. The Philadelphia Retail Florists' Ass'n was pointed to as an example to foUow. What thi.'i organization is doing in furthering the love of flowers is most comroendahle, and the work should be taken up in a similar way in other cities. AUentown, Pa. D. B. Kroninger of Emaus sold his range and business on Feb. 3 to Clayton Weaver of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Mr. Weaver was a member of the firm of Munk & Weaver of that place and is well known there as a plant grower. The plant business will be developed here and plans are under way for many needed improvements and for erecting another house. Mr. Weaver and Robt. Collet, his associate, are also well known to WUkes-Barre florists. The new flrm's name will be Emaus Floral Co. Mr. Kroninger at present is undecided just what he will do. Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager — - 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO. ILLc Reciprocity — Saw i Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, Mar. 24, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. CARNATIONS- .... to 5.00 '.'.'.'. to aioo '.::: t" iioo Standard J Whjte |:|g|::::::::::::: :: White and Pinlt Killarney. Adiantum Bouvl'rdias ''"""' Boxwood 15c. per lb. Medium '. .:::;::::; : : ■ • to 'sioo Ferns, Hardy pa 1000 ■y to 3:00 Mrs. Chas. Russell, soecial Galax Leaves per 1000 3.00 to 4.00 Mignonette Orchids— Cattleyas. per doz. ■;;: S :::; Sweet Peas, Butterfly Tulips k^'^ IZ All the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. Write tiem you r ead this advl. n the Exchange CHICAGO and the WEST Wholesale and Retail Florists Michal Bros., on Jackson Park blvd., have some good Easter flowering plants that are in demand. In Spring bedding stock their Cannas and Geraniums have a splendid start. Their new houses and ofiice building erected by the John C. Moninger Co. last Fall have giv.en much satisfaction during the past Winter. Fred Lautenschlager of the Kroeschell Bros. Co. returned last week from a trip to St. Louis, where he reported the sale of three large boilers. He, left again Fri- day for New York to attend the flower show and mingle with customers and friends in the East. Harry Garland, who is now conducting the business of the Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. at Des Plaines states that the company has some good orders booked and that the coming Summer will be a busy one. The Garland cast iron gutter has established a reputation for itself. More than 10,000 persons visited the conservatories at Lincoln Park on Sun- day to see the display of Spring flowers. The conservatories present a very attrac- tive appearance. The Cinerarias and bulb stock are in perfection ; the former are particularly noteworthy tor their large blooms and wide range of coloring. Lilacs, Azaleas, Rhododendrons and many forced varieties of Spring shrubs help to make this display an attractive one to all who have not the opportunity of visiting the displays of the large com- mercial growers elsewhere around ■ the houses of Vaughan's Seed Store at em Springs. Mr. Cropp was at the green- houses and showed them all the good things they have out there. Much at- tention has been given to the culture of Crotons at this establishment during the past year or more, until they have now one of the handsomest collections of these plants to be seen in the West. All the best commercial varieties are grown, many of them having now assumed good size and coloring. The little Rose Cecil Brunner is well grown as a specialty. The Easter sale of plants and flowers by various benevolent organizations, which will be held in the Florentine room of the Congress Hotel on April 11, promises to be a great society event in its way. The women's auxiliary board of Glenwood has arranged to have a table of plants that were raised by the boys of Glenwood especially for this purpose. The reported marriage of Max Freder- ick Kleist, a landscape gardener of Mar- quette, Mich., to Juliet Breitung, an heiress, is causing the Breitung family, of Chicago and New York, a good deal of trouble. Edward N. Breitung, one of the owners of the Congress Hotel and the Marquette building at Dearborn and Adams sts., and president of the E. N. Breitung Co., bankers of New York, has finally admitted that the marriage took place. Chas. Erne, of Erne & Klingel, is of the opinion that all bulb stock will be scarce for Easter. There is a shorten- ing up of this stock noted already. John Risch, of Weiland & Risch, states that they will he right with their crop of Lilies. These they will be able to fur- nish in plants as well as in cut form. This week they are cutting some fine A. L RANDALL CC Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies Rpciprocity — Saw it In the Eschange tl. G. BERNINI Wholesale Fieri! ; 1402 Pine Strei ST. LOUrS, MO Magnolia Leaves $1.35 per b Give credit wherecredit 1b due — Mention Bichang WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Please metttion the Exchange 'when 'writine. Ferns for Dishes *3.fiO per 100; (30.00 per 1000. cub. BOSTON Extra strong, a-in, fiOc e«ch. WHITMANI. Extra Brong, 6-in,r60c. ERNEST OECHSLIN Gale Ave. and Madison St., RIVER FOREST II Write them you read this advt. In the Eschangt Bulgarie Roses and fine extra long an heavy Smilax. T. E. Waters, of the supply departmei of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., states th£ the inquiries he is having for garde hose is an indication that the florist are preparing for Spring. Before John Degnan, of the Winterso Seed Store, could have a part of th shipment of Boxwood unpacked on Fr day, a sale of 1000 plants was made t the directors of the Forestry Show at th Coliseum. These will he placed in hoxei after which they will be used to fori hedges in the laying out of the plans £ the Coliseum for the forestry exhibitioi The show will go to New York City froi Chicago, and it is the desire of the mai agement to make these Boxwoods do dut at both places. The Spring openings at the departmer stores keep a large force of the employee of the Geo. Wittbold Co. constantly o the move. It takes a large amount ( decorative material for these stores, e; pecially so when two openings shoul occur the same week, but this compan is well equipped. These large jobs hav all to be done at night; the decorativ; force is only permitted to enter the storei in the evening after six o'clock, when th stores close to the public, and all wor has to be in place by five o'clock the fo lowing morning. The Siegel Cooper Co.' store is having its Spring opening o Tuesday, March 24 ; forty decorators an assistants from the Geo. Wittbold C( worked there all night on Monday. Several of the salesmen of the A. I Randall Co. are in the store this weel Wm. Leganger reports good business i the Eastern States, and W. W. Randa: says that business in the South and Wes is very good. He states that salesmen i many lines of business now on the roa are freely complaining of dull times, bu that it did not apply to the florists' trad< He is of the opinion that the florist! business is in a prosperous condition a! over the country. Jos Ziska and Emil Jehlik, have K turned from a trip to Hot Springs, Ark. where they spent a couple of weeks i: rest and recuperation. H. N. Bruns has now under way large amount of his celebrated Lily 0 the Valley for his Easter trade. Th amount of cut stock he will have to offe will be very large. The forcing of th pips in boxes and pans and various othe receptacles is having attention. Thes will be sold locally to the large retai: stores. Pot grown Lilacs will also b another feature of his offerings for th next few weeks. His plants are all wel formed and show a fine profusion 0 bloom. Miss Carrie Zech, daughter of Job! March 3S, 1911. The florists' ExcHange 813 FOR "POT UUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Write for Catalogue and Discounts A. H. HEWS &, CO., inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y.. Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1765 RED POTS That you will be prouito have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates — isn't that worth considering ? We also have a full line of Azalea pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous " MOSS A5;TEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. Qen'I Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 25 WEST BROADWAY STANDARD FLOWER POTS E^ ready packed . 20OO IM-inch 1600 2-inch. . 1600 2)'4-inch 1600 2M-lnch 4.88 500 3H-inch.. of Standard Flower Bulb Pans, Can be shipped at an Price per crate as follows: 210 6}4-incL S3.78 144 6-inch 3.16 120 7-inch 4.20 466 41^-inch 5.24 ... d.uu I 320 5-inch 4.51 I bu s-incn d.uu Our Specialty, Long Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS, ... - Pottery, FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUST ROLKER <& SONS. 51 Barclay Street, New York City, Agents Zech, who has been confined to a sani- tarium in Milwaukee for some weeks past, is so far recovered that she was able to return home on Thursday last,.-much to the gratification of her many friends. J. F. Kidwell is now cutting, at his greenhouses on the Wellworth Farm, Downers Grove, a fine lot of American Beauty Roses. While the crop is not a very large one, coming as it does just now when most of the other crops appear to be off, makes them much more appre- ciated by the dealers. This stock is handled by the Chicago Flower Growers' Association. The IMeNefE-Swenscn Co. is about clos- ing a successful campaign for Easter trade in novelty advertising for florists. It has now on its books customers in all of the large cities of the country. Mothers' Day and Memorial Day pub- licity will be taken up immediately the Easter trade is attended to. L. Collins, the Parkside greenhouses, 1441 E. 70th St.. has a variegated form of Primula malacoides that developed on "' place this past year. The foliage iterfere with its free blooming qualities. Mr. Collins believes he has a novelty of some interest to the trade, and arrangements are being made to develop a stock so that it can be tried on a larger scale. S. Freund, of the A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., states that his company's boxes goes into nearly every State in the Union ; shipments were made last week to Can- ada, Texas, and some points on the Pacific Coast. Tim Matchen states that they have 3000 pots of Lilies this season for their Easter trade. This is the first time that Lilies had been grown by this house in several years. John Michelsen states that his house has handled the finest lot of Winter blooming Spencer Sweet Peas that have come to this market. Cook Co. Florists' Association The Cook County Florists' Asso- ciation held its regular meeting at The Tavern on W. Washington st. on Thurs- day evening, March 19. The officers elected to serve for the ensuing year were duly installed, Harry E. Philpott officiating. The matter of affiliation with the S. A. F. was again discussed, and it ap- peared to be the general opinion that the club would affiliate along the lines set forth by W. J. Keimel, vice-president of the S. A. F. for Northern Illinois. As this matter is to come up before the meeting of the executive committee of the S. A. F. at its meeting in Boston this week, further action was deferred until a re- port of this meeting could be had. Since the readjustment of the scale of prices by the various express companies to meet the competition of the parcel post, there have been many cases where the price paid is higher than before. Prices on long distance shipments have in most cases been much reduced. On the other hand, the prices for short dis- tance shipments have been increased. To have this matter fully investigated the members of the association have in- structed the secretary to take this matter up with the secretary of the Illinois State Florists' Association, and the lat- ter will put the matter before the proper authorities. There are several hundred shippers, large and small, at no very great distance from Chicago, who ship stock to this market daily, who are now paying in many instances nearly twice as much as formerly. Many of these shippers never have a long distance ship- ment to make where some advantage in the new rates might help to offset the in- creased price for the short haul. A. C. Kohlbrand has kept a record of the grow- ers shipping to the E. 0. Amling Co., and knowing the great injustice in the change to its growers, has been instrumental in bringing this matter up for consideration. Frank Fisher of Joliet was elected to membership. The usual refreshments were served and a pleasant evening enjoyed. Retail Florists' Association The Chicago Retail Florists' Easter stock display opened on Monday evening, March 23. at Raske's Hall, at 170 W. Jackson hivd. The hall was well filled with plants, supplies, and cut flow- ers that were placed there by the grow- ers and dealers asi sample stock of what they would have to offer for Easter trade. The A. L. 'Randall Co. was the largest exhibitor in supplies, Hhis company hav- ing a room to itself that was neatly fitted up with a complete line of all the novel- ties. The showing of 1914 novelties and Easter accessories proved to be of much interest to the visiting florists. Joseph Zisfca had a "display of supplies that contained many new things in rib- bons and chiffons, as well as other staple articles for the trade. The A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. had cut flower boxes in many handsome de- signs. Horace Hughes displayed his art boxes for out flowers that made a splendid showing ; the fine color work on the boxes was extremely attractive. The Raedlein Basket JCo. had a display of baskets in many sizes, and designs suitable for Easter work. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. had a dis- PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT MADE IN STANDARD SIZES OF 2-INCH TO 6-INCH A Waterproof Paper Pot It is the pot that you have been seeking, for it does not fold up or come apart, and saves weight and spacefbr the- shipper. The only paper pot i :eive a Certificate of Mei n theSociety of Amei Florists and Ornamei Horticulturists. Ask supply ht keep them. seedsman o If they di Samples furnished free. ASK YOUR DEALERiFOR THEM WALTHAM, E. SLLSN PEIRCE, "ISfliS" DRfER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tub ■■■ffin 80 12 in. 60 10 in. 70 Sin. 1.25 92.00 r.OO 56.00 i.OO 40.00 Manufactured for us exclusively, cheapest. Painted green, with elec HENRY A. DREER,*«''fiJ^„1?p\',El"' 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. CDCr'IAI MnTirP whilldin standard POTS are porous. or'EdAL 1>HJ I IWC porous pots promote healthy growth W8 promise to, and do. ship all orders the same OPDPD DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. VKl^EK WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ordw maker— send for H. Braniili: Long Uland.City, N. Y Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange We Give You Quality and first-class greater cost STANDARD ~ flower Pots The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK, PA. Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPBIXO to stock your greenhouses. I ■■■ Thiak of as. Write us. Try us. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 213-225 PearlSt.,NORRISTOWN. PA PAPER POTS For Growing For Shipping Sample, 1000, $1.50 FLETCHER & CO. Aobomdale, Boston, Mass. credit JR (ill e — Mention Exchange Readers will confer a favor lore than nasslnq value If, wh tock of our advertisers, they will mentloi ordering mi In The Exchange. Syracuse Red Pots Prompt Service Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POmRY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Rec^proclty — Saw 1 814 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID "NICO-FUME Jf PAPER THRIPS, . APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING— rUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Write them yog read this advt. Id the Escbange PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CAHLE MANURE ROSE AND PLAINT GROWERS Now is the time to get Cattle Manure into your bench and pot- ting soil. Its peculiar action and effect cannot be had with any- thing else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today THE PILVERIZED MANURE CO., i PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE CARNATION GROWERS Can't afford to make beds or : Brand is pure, full strenght, weed s Ask your Supply House for Wizi ■ithout it. Wizard anifqrm and reliable, r write us direct. 34 union StOChVaNS, CHICAGO Well Rotted Morse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for bench«. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. NEW YORK STAbLe MANURE CO. 273 Washington St.. JERSEY aTY, N. J. Hoop lardinieres; 'mm"?owDB (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. g^l^l^ IT TO YO zr.?esfflimr nil Burn end Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back Mail Qcdgr Direct to Ug. rOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUNTVI N. Y. w Bum, and THE H. A. STOOTHOFF . kfERNON. N. Y. Whenever your plants and flowers are troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co. Jnc CLARKSVILLE, TBNN. Bdoe — KentlopBichange BIG BLOOMS SPECIAL PHOSPHORUS with planting and pot- ting soil. After roots are made, top dress, little and often. S2.00 per 100 lbs. Cash with order. Hudson Carbon Co.,Ballston Spa.,N.Y Reciprocity — Saw it In " ~ * The Geo. WdttlroW 'Oo. exhibited a choice lot of Spring blooming plants, as well as some very 'handsome cut Roses. Weitor Bros, exhibited a couple of fine vases of Killamey Roses in pink and white. The E. C. Amling Co. showed some vases of Killamey and Bulgarie Roses, iSpencer Sweet Peas, and Violets. H. N. Bruns had on display several boxes and pans of bis Lily of the Val- ley, also some well grown specimens of Lfllac, pot grown, and well flowered. Chicago Flower Growers' Association had cut flower stock in all lines. C. V. Abeele bad a sample of bis Azaleas that showed his plants _ to be well budded and in good condition for Easter. The Alphano Humus Agency, now es- tablished at ISO N. Dearborn St., ex- hibited a sample box of its humus. The Illinois Self Watering Flower Box 'Co. bad some of its boxes on exhibition. • There were more exhibitors and sales- men at the display on Monday evening than there were buyers, but it was con- sidered that a large amount of business will be accomplished on Tuesday after- noon and evening. prevents the bottom from rottine. No chance for water to collect and rot the floor The American wooaen- ware Mfg. Co. Toledo, Ohio, U. S. A. Fort Wayne, Ind. The weather during the past few wrecks has been exceedingly Springlike and the supply of all kinds of stock has been correspondingly heavy with the rise in temperature. St. Patrick's Day proved to be a good celebration this year, and many flowers, principally green Carnations, met a fine call. Bulbous stock is as popular as ever, although the supply lately has been very great. Freesias, Pansies, Forgetmenots, Sweet Peas and Mignonette have been prime favorites for corsage work. Lilies bring good returns and are exceedingly fine. Violets are past their best. Snap- dragons are in very good quality. The Doswell Flower Co. is cutting some splendid Carnations, and has a good supply of bulbous stock, which is only a hint of the fine things the com- pany will have for Easter. Mr. Wenninghoff reports business as good in most lines, and a heavy demand for funeral flowers. Some nice Hydrangeas and pretty .Tapanese Maples were noted at the Brad- ley Flower Shop. They are making big preparations for Easter business. Stock at the greenhouses of the Flick Floral Co. is in prime condition. Some handsome Rhododendrons, Rambler Roses, Lilacs and other hardwooded shrubs are developing nicely. In the downtown con- servatories 'there is, in the attractive stock displayed, just a hint of the lovely things to come. Aaron Shive. grower for the Flick Floral Co., has produced a new Rose sport from the Richmond, which is an exauisite Rose in deep pink, not unlike the Richmond in contour and size. It is known ae the Pink Richmond. Milwaukee, Wis. Weather conditions are becoming more favorable. The past week has been one of improving demand, but sucb over- abundant supply that it has been difficult to take advaratage of the increased call for 'flowers. St. Patrick's Day cut a big figure in Carnations. Old as is the idea of the dyed flower, greater quantities of dye were sold this yeaT than ever before, but there were more white Carnations than were called for. Growers bad ac- cumulated white, so that there was a large supP'ly, and 3c. to 4c. was the best price. Only .a few. and these of the finest, fetciied more than that, while there were quantities sold at 2c. It affain illustrates the foolishness of hold- ing stock, as fresh white broug^it more I Recognized Standard Inssctlcide Craig write »:•• Scale o remedy for scale, an to directions you wi though they will n "i^'will only requ I loosen the scales, a fall off, as will some other e the hose to wash off dead A remedy that is efficient in destroying scale will destroy Green, Black, White Fly, Red Spider, Thrips and Mealy Bug. $1.00 per quart, $2.50 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy Mildew, Rust and Bench Fungi. 75c. per quart, $2.00 per gallon. VERMINE will destroy Root Maggots, Eel. Wire and Cut Worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart, SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all Hard Red Spider on fruit and ornamental $1.50 per gallon, 10 gallons trees and bushi $10.00, 50 gallons $37.50 NIKOTIANA- fumigating over small lamps APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturera of Aftrlcnltural ChemlcaU ^4ADISOIV, rv. ^. Canadian Agents: uson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co, Ltd. Que. Toronto, Ont. British Distributors: BRITISH & AMERICAN FERTILIZING CO., Liverpool, England 7111 help all aroDDd If you mention the EnAaage PURE SHEEP MANURE, i the dung balls on the fleec lome short wool in h. Sl.OO r S16.00 per ton. P. O. B. c BAP-MOLD, two-bushel bates. 76 cents. J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter Ifill), MASS. GtTP credit whpreoredit Scotch Soot will turn better color into the flowers a little soot, that can be scattered ov. benches before watering. The an applied should not be excessive, a ■ - and may damage omewhat. App^ enough to blacken the surface somewhat. Appfy jusl benches, and let it ro at that. Better lalle We offer the genuine in orifiinal cwt. Sacks, at. S2.75 per 112 lbs.; $12.50 per 560 lbs. Stumpp ® Walter Co. 30-52 Barclay St., NEW YORK Glvecreditwiierecreditisdue — MePtloa Exchange The Florists' Exchange 815 IN THE SPRING THE FLORIST'S FANCY GLADLY TURNS TO THOUGHTS OF CLAY'S THE STANDARD PLANT FOOD SAFE SURE QUICK ACTING ECONOMICAL t is supplied by tlie 1 supplied by the leading Nursery and S< p., The MacNifl Horticultural Co., W. IS. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Stoi Manufactured by ictt Brothers, WilUam Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester— James Vick's Boston — Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia — Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckert. CLAY 6; SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND hem you f.iaj this adv money all through the week than did even the best on the eve of St. Patrick's Day. Last week good white brought about one-third more money than did fancy Carnations of other colors and, on the medium grades, the difference was much greater. March 14, however, some I of the wholesalers cleaned' up on Carna- tions for the first time in over two weeks. There was a sale for even the poorest 1 Carnations at some price where, early in I Lent, it was impossible to clean up at any price. The flower ithat was in the worst situation the past week was the Sweet Pea. There was a time when the supply of indoor Sweet Peas was gro^vn only by a few, but nowadays everybody has them and the supply being ample, to I say the least, the buyers have been in conh'ol of the situation. There has been an abundance of all Roses except Am. Beauty. One or two important growers, who were among the earliest to come into crop after the Janu- ary intermission, have been cutting a little less heavily, but ifchere has been more than enough. Yellow Roses are less abundant than red or white, and these less plentiful than pink. Really first class Am. Beauty continue scarce. Violets haye been so plentiful as to sell at as low rates as ever are quoted. Bulbous stock seems a little less abundant, but still is quite plentiful. There seems to be a scarcity of Easter Lilies, many of them being soft flowers, and not keeping at all well. Valley is more abundant and the demand this week has been greater than for some time past. The :Sunimery day of March 15 was responsible for the market being espe eially heavily loaded with stock at the opening of this week. Yellow Marguer itps are coming in more abundantly anc sell at good prices. Snapdragon are ar riving more freely ; pink shades, as usual have the most call. The decorative green line shows only limited offerings of Smi- las and a good demand for ferns. Holton & Hunkel Co. report their trade for St. Patrick's Day for white Carnations was much greater than last year. Indications are that there will be an enormous sale of plants in and out of pots for Easter ; in fact there are some varieties which are practically sold out at this early date. Gust. Rusch iCo. reports a cleaning up each day of all stock, trade very good, especially on St. Patrick's Day, many dyed Carnations being sold. Currie Bros. Co. have had another busy week of funerals ; one especially was that of a bride to be for which was made a casket shower bouquet of white Sweet Peas and Valley, a large broken column of pmk Carnations with a garland of Lihes of the Valley, the vase being made of Callas and Easter Lilies and Lilies of the Valley. William Currie is attending the flower show in New York; he is having a fine time visiting the different places of in- terest. Mrs. C. C. PoUworth fell on a slippery walk last week and broke her ankle ■ her many friends are sorry to hear of' her accident, and wish her a speedy recovery Julius Dillhoff, of Schloss Bros., eaUed on the trade Friday; his many friends wHh T'^^i^"? ^" »'"<' *a' ^^ '5 back with the old firm again. Wm. King of Antigo, Wis., visited this NIKOTEEN The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined it is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, $1.50. Jfc r^ ^J I ^^ r^ I I 1^ 1^ Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes the ^\ f^ ^1 I ^9 f^ ^J 1^ rV Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910. U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFC. CO.. St. Louis, Mo. ^hS,^ city l^st week. ^^^_Cuaran£e«(J under the ^^ Act. 1910. 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Wher und very efFecti-i ihouses of insect dry, use for du ■ in bulk for greenhouse mt ^ B^fi oFl00*^lbl.,^$3.50 ' IS quote you prices in qua FERTILIZERS Tankage, $2.00; Sheep, $1.7.'i; Bone, $2.00; Phoaphorus, $2.00; Blood and Bone, $3.00; Nitrate Soda, $4.00; Sulphate Potash, $4.00; per 100 lbs. SmaUest lot sold. 200 lbs. LARGE Lots cheaper Cash with order. Hudson Carbon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and Manufactured by i vho have made a life study of FLOtFERS - FRUITS - VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors — and Fertilization is our Specialty. Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on imported general Fertilizers, when you can buy Fertilizers direct from the manufacturer especially prepared to meet your individual requirements? Food, put up splendid side manufacturers of Mak-Gro Odorless Plant I one-pound tins and five-pound bags — a ae for Florists operating their own stores. fVe are at your icwlce on all mailers relating to Greenhouse Fertilization Write us for further Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long Acre BWg., New York City Factory and Laboratory FARMINGDALE.N.J. Experimental Farm FARMINGDALE. N. J. Glre credit where credit U Write them J . In the ExcbanKP Floral Designs de Luxe FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3clb.£^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. b. ^"C TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. it^ TOBACCO STEMS,50c.s}S'^bif. J.J. Tons and Carload Lota. NIKOTEEN A concentrated liquid insecticide of high merit and extensively used by Florists. Nurserymen and Gardeners. 1 Pint, $1.50; 5 Pints, $7.00; 10 Pints, $13.00. GE0.H.ANG[RHU{ll[R,1324 Pine SL,SL louis.Mo. WHOLESALE FLORIST Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange Every subscriber is a prospective buyer, and we have nearly 10,000 of them on our mailing list. Do you want their patronage? SI6 The Florists' ExeHangl WE ARE THE ONLY COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE IN NEW YORK THAT GIVES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO FLORISTS' TRADE V t Manhattan Refrigerating Company WEST STREET, GANSEVOORT AND HORATIO STREETS 2 BLOCKS BELOW WEST 14th STREET NEW YORK FOR SEEDSMEN. COLD STORAGE OE PIPS. BULBS, ROOTS AND SEEDS. TREES AND SHRUBBERY OUR INSURANCE RATE IS BY FAR THE LOWEST IN THE CITY BECAUSE WE HAVE THE MOST MODERN PLANT IN THE CITY GENERAL OFFICES: 525 WEST STREET, NEW YORK T. A. ADAMS, President N. F. BRADY, Treasurer m- •¥-##^## Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange PACIFIC OAST Portland, Ore. The very mild Winter has brought many outdoor plants in full bloom, such as Amygdalus Chin- ensis rubra, and A. alba fi. pi. Spirsea Thunbergii has its delicate sprays of white and pink in full bloom. Noticed also some very •dhoice Camellia Japonica showing its ■waxy flowers on beautiful lawns in our ■residence district. The Magnolia buds «xe swelling and trying to burst. Flower- ing Currants are blooming in wild pro- fusion in our Oregon woods. Crocus, Daffodils and Tulips are out in the open ground. Cherry trees are blooming, and ■numerous other shrubs and flowers have on their bridal dresses. This may be one reason why many of our retailers complain about the cut ■flower business. Prices are low and a surplus of Carnations are on the market .Daffodils sell for 15c. a doz. and even as low as 2 doz. for 25c. Carnations, 60c to 75c. per doz. Sweet Peas are plenti- ful. Roses are coming in better, bring- ing satisfactory prices. Good formosum Lilies are scarce. Everything else is plentiful and good. Clarke Bros, have, without question, the best show window this week, and re- port a fair business. Tonseths Bros, have a lot of good Aza- S. Lubliner, on upper Washington St., reports brisk and better sales than last yeaT in March, having always a nice lot ■of stock on hand. Niclas & Son are doing finely ; their new store looks neat and inviting. Mr. Martin from Forest Grove has started on the construction of two new I houses, which will be the first flat rafter structures on the Coast. He intends to raise the Carnation Gorgeous in this new 25,000 feet of glass. The People's Flower Store has a seed department now, and reports a rushing business ; an auto for delivering orders is thought of. Mr. Bacher of the Swiss Floral Co. is pushing landscape work. He reports a new single scarlet Petunia for Spring. A puncture of a tire on his motor cycl" ended a joy ride with C. A. Bruggemann, while visiting the Mt. Tabor florists. A. E. Alder, a member of the P. F. S., and well known among the trade is now located in the Dallas, running the Hack- man houses. F. Janish is his partner. The firm's name will be "The Dallas Floral ICo." Mr. Alder was in town to buy stock. L. W. Scott of the Pacific Pottery Co. will take another trip to the Sound, visit- ing Seattle, Tacoma and other Washing- ton cities. P. A. Riegelmann was a visitor in St. Johns, attending a Moose lodge meeting. F. K. Spalding, proprietor of the St. John's greenhouses, is still in Sunnyside, Wash., on business. This firm turns out a big lot of A No. 1 Tomato plants. He is also in the market for a delivery auto. C. A. Bruggemann reports that he has more subscribers for The Ploeists' Ex- change than any other trade paper on the Coast. C. A. B. Portland Floral Society Meeting At the last meeting there was a fair attendance. The club will hereafter assemble- every third Tuesday of each month in the Masonic Temple, Morrison and West Park sts. On recommendation of a special com- mittee it was decided to give greater en- couragement to the Sweet Pea and Dahlia shows, and especially this year's Rose Festival, omitting the Pall show and con- centrating on a Spring show in 1915, to be held between May 10 and 20. The amendment to the constitution and by- laws regarding membership was unfavor- ably reported upon. Nominees for hono- rary membership were allowed to go by default, the committee tactfully reporting tion urged our members to participate in the coming festivals, stating that it would be a great opportunity to show our goods. With such a mild climate as we have in Oregon, the florist could and should make Portland famous as a flower growing city by having his fair goods on exhibit dur- ing the Festival week. It surely would be very beneficial for us if every business man in town would decorate his store front with live flowers instead of using cheap bunting as in former years. If r\,:. you should still have some stock left over from Thanksgiving here would be an- other chance to sell it, as Festival Week is only six days later. A competent com- mittee has this matter in hand and we expect it pushed, believing that it would be the first step to a greater and better field in horticulture. James Forbes spoke to the members looking at the matter from a financial standpoint A. Porshaw of Pendleton and G. Zimmerman of Tigard were admitted to membership. A fine lunch was served after the meeting. Pacific Coast Notes i R. Keil, Portland, Ore. ' We have pleasure in presenting a pic- ture of R. Keil, the Cyclamen grower at Woodmere station (Lents), Portland, Ore. Mr. Keil is a native of Germany. He has a plant covering about .50,000 sq. ft. of glass under which, in addition to Cyclamen, he grows Asparagus plu- mosus for cutting from, bedding stock and vegetable plants. San Francisco, Cal. I state of the Market * For twenty-four years San Fran- 1 Cisco has not experienced a succession of three warmer days than, those last past. On Tuesday the thermometer reached 84 deg. at eleven o'clock and our brother florists had all they could do to keep their stock fresh and their stores cool. Wisely enough, most of the craftsmen bought sparingly, especially of Roses, Tulips, Valley, orchids, and other similarly deli- I cate flowers. Summing up the general I condition of flower supply on the market j during the week, we might say that Roses ! are not over abundant, the best quality of the week being Bridesmaid. What Am. Beauty there is does not seem to move well ; they have not reduced from the Winter prices, while all other flowers have, and this is undoubtedly a factor in their unpopularity. Naturally there is a good quantity of bulbous and other Spring stock. Fruit blossoms are not so abundant during the hot spell, the only new arrival in that line being the double flowering white Peach blossom. We also see the blossom of the Judas tree, which is very effective for color work. A striking feature of the week was the display of colored Carnations, Valley and Roses, in commemoration of the eventful St. Patrick's Day celebration. We even had Narcissus poeticus colored artificially this year. Those florists handling a large transient trade report that the colored commodities moved very well. One of our downtown stores showed as many as 100 dozen green Carnations, As u usual, the genuine Shamrock put in an appearance but the plants were, very S. Jacobs & Sons Ettablithed 1871 ^AN'S. S Upon n:5TiM/\rc, 13C0UC5Z : la due — Mention Kxchnn SHOWER SPRAYERS Unequaled for Lawn. Tree or White-wash Sptay- „. or get out of order. Used in I.rading Parks and Cemeteries. REXDE & IVIcKENNS Brooklyn, New York GLASS In all sizes and qualities, for all purposes;* in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock always on hand. j^ I Parkes Construction Co. I DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF Greenhouses anil Conserv^ories NORTH TONA WANDA. N. Y. HAMILTON. ONT. — PIPE — Established 1902 PfAf f & KENDALL, FeriY & Foundry Sts.. Newark, N. I. Reasons Why Vou Should Use Evans Improved Challenge vice, automatic stop, solid unit chain, make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most per- feet apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue anp prices before placing your orders elsewhere. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, INDIANA 1 poor this year and hardly made the necessary showing of the true green. Trade Ne^Fs Around Toxfh Walter Garbett of the Darling's I Shop (formerly The Hayward Floral Shop) is visiting in this city and inci- dentally -planning on the purchase of his 1 Easter stock. ■ Pelicano-Rossi Co. on Kearney st. have I just completed improvements in their I store. Among the new features is a new tile floor in the show windows and also I the entire main floor space. The work- I shop is now barred from the customer's view by a neat partition, finished in the same general style as the stoire proper. Daniel MacRorie of the MacRorie Mc- Laren Co. is in the southern part of the State on business bent. The Fairmont Floral Co. has certainly made a rich display during the past few I weeks with mammoth sized Peonies ; the blooms, which measure at least 12in. in I diam. are placed in Kift rods, making a solid mass of the richest pink imaginable, I and the unique window display haunts I the Dassersby. ' The American Florist on Polk St. has been showing long stemmed Iris, grouped with fruit blossoms, to good advantage. Mr. Stapenbeck of this firm reports a busy month thus far notwithstanding the fact that the Lenten season is here. G. A. D. Redlands and Pasadena, Cai. The gardeners of Redlands, Cal., or- ganized an association the 20th of Feb- ruary, the object of which is "to promote the interests of horticulture by meeting and discussing problems of the profes- sion, exchanging ideas relative to trees and plants and their culture, and to as^ sist the Redlands Horticultural and Im- provement Society when it holds its semi- annual flower shows." Robert Macmil- lan was elected president ; Victor E. Forker, vice-president ; James McLaren, secretary ; Philip Simon, treasurer. There were twenty-two charter members. The constitution and by-laws were pat- terned after those of the Pasadena Hort. Society, with some modifications to suit j local conditions. .,.__, and found it overflowing with Allium Neapolitanum, at 35c. per doz. ; Callas at $1 per doz. I did not have the temerity to ask how many Callas they sold at that price, since it is used as a hedge plant all over this part of the State, and may be had in any quantity for the asking. Children pass my door daily with arms full of them for the school rooms. Pink Camellias on stems six inches and with clean foliage, 20c. each; these are out- door grown stock. Lilitira longiflorum, glasshouse grown, $6 to $8 per doz. Hya- cinths, and good ones from the gard^^n. 50c. per doz. Carnations, 35c. to 75c. per doz. Brodisea capita ta (Wild Hya- cinth), 25e. a doz. The only reason I know why the florists can sell this flower at all is that it costs less time and exer- tion to buy than to gather it. It is one Exchange Was Your Watchman Awake Last Night? night with your valuable crops, temperature in your greenhouses A silent, sure check on your watchman is the DE LUXE member of the Standard Thermometer family. The chart shows every varia- slight, day and night. With the key m your pocket, you may sleep, for the night man knows this sleepless watchman is watching himl IS IT WORTH $20 TO INSURE $200 or $2000? MOST FLORISTS THINK SOI STANDARD THERMOMLTER CO. 65 Shirley Street - BOSTON. MASS. GrcenhouseMaterial^Hot-BedSash t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Ceda Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Trices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield /Ivenue, ClllC^tO, III. More Cold Weather Ahead March and April bring sudden changes in temperature, and in the many weeks before Spring there will be enough cold weather to make caution an^vestoent. A silent, sure check on the temperature in your greenhouse - " Clock. Costs but $10. Write today , Watchman's HIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST ^_^ ^^ BOIL.BRS MADE _^ GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers of the commonest of wild flowers cover- ing hill and dale, in some sections paint- ing the country purple. Stocks, the spikes 12in. long and perfect, 35c. a doz. Am. Beauty Roses $10 per doz. ; these come from the North. Morris & Snow Seed Co. has been oSEering a fine lot of Azaleas at bargam prices. They failed to get them m for the holiday season, when they sold at .$2.50 to $3.50 each; rather than carry them over they unloaded at $1 each. Such dispensations of these beautiful plants, at such prices, on this Coast, are not profitable at the time, but it culti- vates a taste for the beautiful in the hearts of folks who could not be induced a buy at a higher figure and. the habit once acquired, stimulates trade in the future. Miss Nell Shepherd, formerly with the Wing Seed Co. of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, is now chief clerk of the Dorman-Shaw seed house of Pasadena. This firm is destined to become one of the leading seed houses in this part of the State. I dropped into several flower stores, the 16th of the month. The day was hot for this part of the State. 94 deg., the boys were idle, taking life easy. The thought occurred to me that the reporter who is always teUing us that "stock is plentiful, but an abundance of funeral work relieves the glut of flowers on the market," would have a different story to tell had he seen these men waiting for something to turn up. P. D. Baenhart. Charles H. Dodd 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey cijMcwJcpscg Designer and Builder of Modern Greenhouses — Commercial and Private Erected; IRON or WOOD SASH BARS details and cut materials ready for eru-ction. Frank Van Assche, tS? 5fef^er ' JERSEY CITY, N. J. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is t only trade paper publishing an Index stock advertised In each Issue, and tl- feature means that a reader In need ( say, Carnations, can look at this Indi and refer to all advertisements of Ca the results of Classified Advertlsemen 818 The Florists' Exchange _ [ read this advt. In the Eichange y To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO..Rleliinoi4.iBl The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Rool Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. send for QILLER. CASKEY re Red Devils sold tliin all Others /i f// The Rod Dnnl GUs> Cutter u the only hand-honed ■ nmrket. For 15 two-ce Cutter with _ Send for Booklet, 40 styles Glass Cutters and Glaziers Tools. SMITH & HEMEJSWAY GreHiise glass have our prices m ■— — M^ CLAY TILE BENCHES Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethrcaded. thoroughly overhauled. 14-foot lengths S^i^ULTown" nj;«et .'''" " "'"""" and up^ e^'^t'^ Ki^e^'ond'S^h S. Nojhome for vermin or bugs. ALBERT ©"davidson THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0 21702) Union Avenue, Brooklyn. New York. ■ Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange BOOK of WATER. GARDENING Ta'IS A. T. De La Mare Ptg. ®, Pub. Co., 2 Duane St., New York PROFITS in greenhouses, like in most all cases, depend to a great extent on how long the house lasts. Why not invest in a house with long lasting material ? Try the GARLAND CAST IRON GITTER It will not rust out, and is guaranteed to give satisfaction in every way. Give us a chance to figure with you on your next greenhouse. We furnish everything. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. Geo. C. Roeding, Fresno, Cal. Fanoher Creek Nurseries of Fresno, Cal., are among the largest on this Coast. On 700 acres in this locality is grown all sorts of stock, except 'Citrus fruit trees, Almonds and Peach. After expen- sive experiments it was discovered that thrips, the tiniest of all insects, devoured the new hud as it burst into growth in the Spring of the year. This class of trees is now grown in the southern part of the State ; root gall proved to be such a menace to tlie production of the Almond and the Peach that a new location had to be found ; this desideratum, after an amount of investigation at great cost, was discovered in I'olo county, next to Sacramento. Around Fresno, whether on virgin soil or on that which had been under cultivation for years, this parasite existed ; 300 acres at Davis are devoted to the growth of the last named stock. A nursery for the propagation of the Olive was established in Orange county, 30 miles east of this town, two years ago. and it has been discovered that these trees grow stalky and straight, without the necessity of any sort of support, which they will not do at Fresno, where they must be trained to stakes or, as practiced there, tied to wire trellis until self-supporting. This will lead to the abandonment of the Olive nursery in the north -ind from this time on, they will be .,rown down this waj Another re- mirkible feiture of Olive culture is that toi tiiiiit the5 are a failure along the ( oi^t w ith Its cool humid nigihts, which 11 titil to the flowers vi'bile in the in- I mil \dlle3S they grow to the greatest 1 -ii-e of perfection the tree free from (lis ise or insect pests In the coastal 1 inns it IS the prey of the black scale. Ihe one thing that took me to Fresno, Miifh 10 was to study the method of I I 1 mg It IS unique It is done by I I binery There are six of these con- tiuinces indented bv the resourceful ' ue O Roedmg president and manja- fV of the nurseries The power is fur- nished bj a distillate engine. All stock ]s put up in bales except such as goes to foreign countries and that which is grown in flats. The machine consists of a 2in. cable wound aTound a dnim, worked by a pulley, and manipulated by levers. To the free end of 'the cable is fastened an iron ring and, when in use for tying, ■this ring is dropped on to a hook, which is fastened to a heavy post planted firmly in the ground. The trees to be packed are laid on a truck, 6ft. wide and 10ft. long, on wheels, the rope looped around them. An operator works the machine, applying as much pressure as is neces- sairy to make a secure bundle, while an- other ties it with baling cord. There is no lifting the bale by the packers until afler the work is complete; the truck is run back or forward as is desired, Large bales .ire lo-aded onto the wagons by a derrick, which saves time, labor, and conserves the strength of the employees. As I looked at the operatiion I remem- bpi-pd the days when, with packing straps three inches wide, three to the bundle, I tugged and twisted, and sweat in tlie packing shed of a nursery in the East, in company with other young fellows. Two of us did not get as much accomplished in a half day, by the hardest kind of labor, as two men did here in an houri with ease. The material used here are "tules" (Scii-pus lacustris ocoidentalis ) , an aquatic plant, samples of which I mail you for inspection. ['Samples received. The Scirpus is also largely used for mats, chair bottoms and similar purposes.— Ed.] This plant abounds in the marshes of the State but, on account of the drj years previous to this one, the gro^'th was so short in the San Joaquin Vallej that nurserymen of those parts wer< obliged to go to the Sacramento Rivei delta for their supply. Six thousauc bales, each one about ^Vz^- di'am., wit be necessary to meet the requirements o) the present packing season of the nur sery here discussed. One of 'the vicissitudes of the gardener the nurseryman and the Ora'uge growei on this Coast, is the visitation of cm worms — those fat, sleek fellows whicl devastate newly planted corn fields somi years on the Atlantic coast. Last yeai these pests devoured 75 per cent, of th( Prune buds in the nursery row. I hav< seen them climb Orange trees, and perfo rate 25 per cent, of the crop. I have seei Cabbage fields, the crop ready for marki with 50 per cent, of the heads so t neled with the worms that it was u for cow feed only. A method of packing trees grown flats, as practiced at this nursery, could be profitably adopted by aU nui'serymei of this State. The method' in vogue a all other places that I have visited is ti nail a cleat on each end of the flat, oi. top of this a cross piece, and over all ji piece of burlap, which makes a cou' shaped package, permdtting of but on method of storing ha ears. The Fanche Creek way is to nail cleats between thi trees in the flats, then fasten two flat in a frame, tops touching, which will peii mit stacking one on top of the other Roeding is a practical man, havin learned the business in all its details sides this he is an original thinker gifted with the ability to put his thou: clearly on paper, he issues a little : _ page paper, for the purpose of educatinj the public lin a knowledge of tree as it is practiced on this Coast, isut oD| subject is discussed at a time. The las one is on the cultivation of the Olivi^ The one previous to that was on Fig cu: ture, of which he is the pioneer in hdg[ class products of the Smyrna, a variet that was worthless until he brought tb Fig wasp to this iCoast from the Medite: raaiean I'egions of Europe. On his plat of 2.50 acres I saw a novel method < drainage. The country is level, and thei was no way to run off the water of tl subsoU. A large irrigation canal rur tbrongh the place and into this he hs fitted a large water wheel for power I elevate 'the drainage waters out of a pi by another ingeniously constructed wbee i-nto the canal, which is above the lev< of the suirrounding country, as all cana must be where irrigation is by the gravit system. The entire place is managed ij an original way, and worth going a loo way to see by the student of economic in the production of fruit and nursei stock in the arid regions of this Cnn=t, P. D. Baknh.\rt, ei: ivin-:,'. i; b(H anw atinfl Our Advertising Column Kead for Profit— TTse for Results The Florists' Exchange 819 Heating Queries Conducted by John McArthur Mgr. Heating Dept.. HitchingB & Co. Subsc Heating Prob- lems must be particuiax to give the lollowing: Length, width, height at ridge, height at eaves, glass on sides, glass on ends, position of houses as regards points of compass, grade of house, loca- tion of boiler pit, size of boiler pit, depth of boiler pit,_ size and location of chimney, temoerature desired in each house, whether steam or hot water is used for heating, number of pipes and size in each house, dimension and position of benches, location of doors. The above information I must have before I can answer any delinite Question regarding any heating plants already installed. If the inquiry is for proposed new houses, send full measurements described above, including glass, of boiler pit, proposed location of chimney regards points of compass, nui the ended; whether Too Mudi Piping and a Small Boiler After describing and other facts houses tlie inquirer tlie dimensions concerning his My boiler would be required furnace: don't you think the Id do better if there was a pipes, the different parts of the looked ~ "■ line in drip at off from this i point, and that is the water- boiler is about 2ft. below the 70 deg., that ren the half of )ntend that distribu i pipes real jr or ordinary sound ( tightly glazed with double thick glass, would require 2400 lin. ft, of li,4in. pipe, which would be equal to 26 lines the en- tire length of the house and 6 lines across the ends. Two 2^ in. overhead steam mains would be large enough for this amount of radiation, or if you so desire four (4) 2in. overhead steam mains can be used. If your present steam boiler has a 5in. steam outlet, do not reduce the size of the outlet at the boiler; use a piece of 5in. pipe, say 3ft. or 4ft. long, and if you decide to use the the end of this Sin. riser at boiler. By doing so the velocity of the steam leaving the boiler through the 5in. pipe iwill be much less than in the two (2) iS^in. mains, and will help to keep a isteady waterline in the boiler, as the area of a Sin. pipe is 19 6-10 sq. in., whereas the area of (2) 2y2in. pipes is lonly 9 S-lOin. The steam mains should be carried as high as possible at the boiler, then gradedown the entire 15ft., the from condensation will flow through the mains in same direction as the steam. The li4in. coils should also have a down grade to the boiler of at least one inch fn 10ft. or 16ft., so that all water from condensation will get back to boiler by gravity. The lowest ends of all coils must have Ife'aTr^ , that the lowest part of the heating coils is at least 2ft. or more, if possible, above the waterline of the boiler, otherwise the loss of pressure will cause the water to raise up and flood the lower part of the coils. In looking through the Gourney boiler catalog, I can find no number 45 boiler. bound £ they itly able itirely too ugh. large enough to heat to the temperatui radiation in the greei Perature of B5 deg. to cury outside 20 di present Sin. main three such hous mentioned above. It would be "difflcul to say just why some of your coils do hot heat properly, but the cause is prob- ably that your boiler is not large enough JO heat the amount of pipe you have in the greenhouse, or the lower ends of the steam coils are not properly air vented. A good sectional steam boiler, having a grate surface of about 1600 sq. in. would handle the above work easily and isconomically. JOHN McARTHUR. Have you tried our Classified oolnnms? They are "the clearing house" of the Trade. Nothing iBquals them for moving surplus stock quickly. Try a 30c. ad. HOT The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. AT LOW PRICES BED 3075 South Spaulding Ave. CHICAGO SflSH BUY YOUR ^-X W J^ ^5» ^% GREENHOUSE GLASS GLASS for repair or oew work of the old reliable house of G. S. WEBER & CO. 8 Desbrosses St., New Tork „. _.,.,_ B..t Brand. Low«it Price. 199-201 Wooster St., New York City Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Exchange L. SOLOMON © SON For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given GLASS 820 The Morists' Exchafige cF^ Miller Floral Co., Farmington, Utah. 150,000 sq. ft. gla O^. taw»B^^»-«^jRse8it>:^»&>--«>iK^ WHO'S WHO?" WHO furnished the houses for the big growers? Moninger HOLTON & HUNKEL, MUwaukee, Wis. Over 200,000 sq. ft. glass. MILUEK FLORAL CO., Farmington, Utah. 150,000 sq. (t. glass. FOEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. Over 1,200,000 sq. Jt. glass. Largest in the World. WIETOR BROS., Chicago, 111. 750,000 sq. Jt. glass. 4th largest in the world. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, 111. 800,000 sq. ft. glass. 3d largest in the world. ANNA DEAN FARM, Barberton, Ohio, 1914. Three houses 34x800 It. Iron frame truss. J. F. WILCOX & SONS, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 700,000 sq. ft. glass. W. H. WEINSCHENK, New Castle, Fa. 200,000 sq. ft. glass. PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. 150,000 sq. ft. glass. JOY FLORAL CO., Nashville, Tenn. 200,000 sq. ft. glass. WHO furnishes the new up-to-date places? rvioninger MEYER & DRAMM, Elmhurst, ni. (Formerly ^vrith Wendland & Keimel.) Two detached houses 48x400, for Roses. Vacuum heating. PATRICK CUDAHY, Cudahy, Wis. (The famous paclier going into growing commercially.) Four flat- rafter iron frame houses 57 ft. 6 in. x 320 ft. $50,000 range. Vacuum heating. W. A. ROWE, St. Louis, Mo. (Largest grower in St. Louis.) Two connected houses 34x300, with vacuum heating. WEINSCHENK & GEORGE, New Castle, Pa. Two houses 125 ft. and 110 ft. wide. Flat-rafter construction. Moninger Boilers and steam system. MARTIN & FORBES, Portland, Oregon. Two flat-rafter houses 42x200. Detached houses. The finest on the coast. John C. Moninger Co. 906 BLACKHAWK STREET Chicago m:^1i? A Steariis' Cypress Greenhouse Better and less expensive than iron. Cypress Hot=Bed Sash. Long Sash Bars a Specialty. Ask for Circular E and prices. THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET. BOSTON. MASS. Give credit where credit la due — Mentloo Exchange Order Now 1fer»g^^eVt'^rB5X>« 468 W. Erie St. It's a Kitic; Improved Flat Rafter Iron Frame GREENHOUSE With 5^ in. instead of H-in Rafters so we can reduce the Depth from 3H and 4 inches to 3 inches Every bit of Sunlisbl means Send for Bulletin No. 46 and be conTincpd KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 ling's Road, ». lOHAWiMA, K I Alt tbe Sunlifjbl At Cay Houses e credit wbere credit is due — Mention Exchange IF YOU WANT THE BEST Pearce-built Greenhouse GEORGE PEARCE Telephone 6621VI 203 Tremont ftve.. ORANGE. N. J. Second-Hand Pipe We are agents for the Skinner System of irrigation. Write for Bulletins. all sizes of Pipe Iron threaded Quotation given on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Mass. Glass Our prices can be h.id by mail, and it "'we carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York awi load on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bot- tom Prices. ' PARSHELSKY BROS., inc. St., BROOKLYN, N.V. The Florists' Exchange Our Exhibit at the New York Flower Show, March 2! to 28, 1914 Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers ^^i* Hotbed Sash Glass Etc. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. PROFITS COME THROUGH EFFICIENCY Brand New Beautifully Illustrated Contents Right Up-To-Date Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture WILL INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR EMPLOYEES [rS^AlLEY'S Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture should be close at hand for quick reference by every member I ^^ of your force, because it presents the combined labor and experience of the foremost North American authorities i ^A\ on horticultural subjects. These six magnificent volumes place at the disposal of the horticulturist, whether practical, amateur or scientific, an ample and readily accessible account of every subject which at any time may be of interest or practical use in his calling. Its range is wide, covering plants, flowers, vegetables, trees, tillage processes, tools and implements, cultural discussions, botanical history, geography, commercial markets, and a myriad items that only constant use will reveal. The scope of the volumes has not been confined to botanical subjects alone, but every subject in any way incident to the activities of the horticulturist has been fully covered, commercially as well as scientifically. exq, Mc large quarto volumes. More thii isite color plates. 96 beautiful full page text engravings. SOO Collaborators. Appr< 0 species and 40,000 plant names. .600 pages. 24 full page halftones. More than itely 4,000 genera. "The immense wealth of practical horticultural facts and teaching contained in this work, and the ease with which they are found in it, place Bailey's STANDARD CYCLOPEDIA OF HORTICULTURE at the top. In other words, it is the Monarch of Horticultural Literature." Write us for 16 Page Prospectus Containing Complete Descrip- tion and Our Special Offer :: Pubrs. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street. NEW YORK The Florists' Exchange The President Points Out Some Cypress Points F I could take you out to our lumber piles and throw down a few boards and point out blue sap and white sap in the cypress; and then show you cypress with the shakes and cypress that is pecky; and then take you into our wood working mill and show you the kind of cypress we were actually running through the ma- chines for our greenhouses, you would then begin to appreciate why a really good enduring house such as we make, is worth every cent v>e charge for it. You would begin to get a line on the kind of materials we use and the careful way they are handled. You would see us cutting out and discarding sappy parts. You would see our foreman refusing to pass rough milled par'-s. You jld see on every hand inspec- tions of materials from the their finished state. You would finally begin to wonder how we can build so good a house for so able a price. NEW YORK 1170 Broadway BOSTON John Hancock BIdg., 49 Fed. Put this down in your memory box, that entirely sap-free "cypress" is next to impossible to buy nowadays, just as is knot-free or clear pine. The only way you can get sap-free materials is to mill materials from cypress with their objection- able sappy parts cut out. There's no greenhouse concern in this country today that sells materials that their cypress is any freer from sap than ours. The other day 1 overheard our wood working fore- man saying, "The president is a regular crank about the cypress that goes into the materials." He has got the right idea about me and I'll see to it that he keeps his idea right. If you want a house built of materials made by men with the right idea back of them, from one end of the house to the other, we have a notion you will find a talk with some one of us to your advantage. Write us. Or "we go anywhere for busi- mmmammrmmmmmmm^i Factory ELIZABETH N J Three Growers Tell How Their Lord & Burnham Houses Stood The Snow and Blow JAS. HAMILTON Mt. Washington, Md. I thought you might be interested to know that w^e have just emerged from the most severe Cyclonic Storm that ever visited this section and, while trees were blown down, windows blown in in dwellings, houses twisted, etc., all around us, the two houses 42' 6''x 400', which we got from you and erected in 1911 and 1912, came through without as much as a single cracked glass. When you consider that this storm lasted for about 30 hours and for about 8 hours of that time the wind obtained a velocity of 70 to 75 miles per hour, it speaks volumes for both your material and your construction. Yours, ^^A^^^. STEVENSON BROS. Towson, Md. Last Sunday night, and all day Mon- day, our L. & B. houses were subjected to a cyclone of wind and snow. We thought at times that we would lose all of our glass; the wind at times reached a velocity of 80 and 90 miles per hour. Fortunately, we lost less than two dozen lights, and the frame work was as rigid as a stone wall during the gale, the worst, by far, we have ever experienced. As our houses are in a very exposed place, their resistance to the storm was remarkable. Lor d & Burnham PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO B Franklin Bank BIdg. Rookery BIdg. C FACTORIES : Irvington. N. Y.. Des PUines, 111. HULL BROS. Waymart, Pa. Perhaps it might interest you to Icno'w are highly pleased with the greenhouse from you. We have a fine crop of lettu which is selling rapidly at good prices- Other stuff is growing nicely there tc the very best for greenhouse use. The ho el that Du credil nng every way. storm of the 1st inst. the greenhouse stood as quiet as a rock, although it stands in a very windy place. This same storm unroofed and demolished buildings for our neigh- bors too. The boiler pleases us too, because it w^as no trouble to keep the temperature even too high, when 15 degrees below zero, and wind blowing a gale at midnight. It will not burn culm well, but we think that is practically impossible without some sort of a blower, which we expect to install before another season. Burns buck- wheat coal well. Will sdy that we are very much pleased with the way you dealt with us. and with the quality and style of the material you sent. We hope to build more houses soon, and will not forget you then. Thanking you, and with best wishes, v/e are, Yours very truly. ^^2-.. Co. CLEVELAND WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN,* SBBDSBiIEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII NO. J4 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. APRIL 4, J9I4 One Dollar per Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named KiUamey Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink KiUamey; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that KiUamey Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuUer flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched KiUamey BriUiant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink KUlarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, KUlarney BriUiant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it wUl immediately supplant the original KUlarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower wiU be compeUed to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery now Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE>V YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., Lily Bulbs Magnificum Giganteum , Sll.OO per ease. 7-9-in., 300 to case, $17.00 per 8-9-in., 250 to case, S20.00 per ' Special quotations on thousand lots. CALADIUM BULBS $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. 7-9 in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Matchless $12.005100.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Gorgeoub 12.00 100.00 100 1000 Pink Delight $6.00 $50.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON 2K-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. All above subject to 3 per cent, for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., S&??a?oTn. "J; Reciprocity— Saw It I Write them you read this GERANIUMS We have a quarter of a million of Geraniums in three-incli pots. Good strong topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, Mad. Landry, Mrs. Lawrence, Mad. Recamier, Mad. Buchner, Berthe de Presilly, Edmond Blanc, Marq. de Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. I3.00 per loo, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in two-inch pots at $2.00 per 100, S18.50 per 1000. See last week's issue for list of other stock. R.VINCENT,JR.&SONSCO., WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 846-INDEX, PAGE 847 822 The FlorM^' Exchange •**•••••*•**•*••***••**•*•• Ides of March * are with us— hurry along your wants -^ • * • * * * * * * • * GLADIOLUS America. Large flowering, flesh pink. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS Augusta. Pure white, blue anthers. 80e. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS HoUandia. Pink, tinted with yellow. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS Pink Beauty. Violet rose. 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. INSECTICIDES XL ALL. An English preparation. Gals., $3.25 NICOTINE. Uquid Pints, 1.35 NICOFUME. Paper. Can of 24 sheets 1.00 TOBACCO STEMS. Black kind. . . Per 100 lbs., 1.25 Fumigating. Per 100 lbs., 3.00 FERTILIZERS FINE GROUND BONE 200-Ib. bag, $4.50 CLAY'S 56.1b. bal, 3.25 NITRATE OF SODA 50-Ib. bag, 2.25 I Wm. Elliott & Sons, *^e^r?Xrf I ******••**•*••••*•*•**•*••• . . Write them you rrad tbia ndvf. in tlip Kxcbange GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color Soft yellow, slightly tinged, rose pink in throat. Flowers 4>^-in. across. Very strong grower, i}i to 6 feet high. First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $76.00 per 1000, Third size, $60.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. Pure Stock. BIDWELL & FOBES, KIKSMAN, OHIO O R D E R S Booked now £or VALLEY forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing 01 for out, BULBS from Holland, France and Japan. All for Fall delivery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS plrd^yst.7orp;a^o.r752; New York Reciprocity — Saw It In t Gladiolus Augusta, Dela Mark and White and Light; best florists' mixture, 12- 10, $8.00 per 1000. 13^ up, first size; lJ^-1}^, second size; 1-lM. third size. Mr S.Francis King, $16.00, S14.00, $12.00 per 1000. Groff's Hybrids, and a good cheap mixture, . $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 per 1000. Sizes as above. Cash with order. Rowehl & Granz HICKSVILLE, L. I.. N. Y. Cannas At half Allemania 1.50 Alice Roosevelt... 2.00 Alph. Bouvier 2.00 Metallica M. Washington.. . MUe. Herat, phik. Mad. Crozy. . . . . Mt Blanc, white. Musafolia, new.... Mrs. K.Gray Black Prince 1.80 Black Beauty 2.25 Coronet, yellow.. . 1.50 Chas.. Henderson. 1.80 David Harum 1.80 Duke of Marlboro 2.00 Egandale l.SO Ffor. Vaughan.. . . 2.00 Italia 1.75 King Humbert 2.50 Ask for special prices on other Cannas, Caladlum, Begonia, Dahlia, Gladioli, Gloxinias, Tube- Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE. MP. Pres. Meyers 1.80 Queen Charlotte.. 2.00 Rich. Wallace 1.50 Robusta, red' 1.50 Sec. Chabannc 1.50 Souv. d' A. Crozy 2.25 Wm. Saunders 4.00 West Grove l.SO Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Caladium Tuberoses Double Pearl 4 » 6. .^r!S Weeber & Don, s^" ^^^^ ""> 114 Ohambera St., New York Gladiolus Bulb^ If you want a few bulbs, good quality, fair size, and something that you can mal some money on, send us your order for a few of the following: p^j. jqq p^^ jq 20,000 GLADIOLUS AMERICA $1.00 $8.( 20,000 GLADIOLUS BRENCHLE YENSIS 70 6.( 20,000 GLADIOLUS CHILDSII 50 4.! 10,000 GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANCIS KING 1.20 lO.l! These prices are only good while the above stock remains unsold. , G^ 30 and 32! : In the Exohange A SPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 1000 SEEDLINGS j^QOOp,^ The true kind, from seed saved n|/ I \j* H^' from my own plants W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON MASS. due— Mention Ek' SEEDS for the FLORIST ytCLTRD^ QUEEN OF >^*3 1 t-lC3 THE MARKET 1 early variety, large, double flowers, on long stems, m , Dark Blue, Ught Blue, Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20c., Oz. 75c. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS. LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. ™^ ^^^Q ^^Q^g Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA Is being grown b this Winter. If yc in flower, ask your i ing will pay ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cal. BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted, single, S20.00 per 1000 Gladiolus Americ; Mammoth. $15.00 per 1000. Prices on all Summer and Fall Biilba cheerfully quoted by ' you mention the Exchange dEEDd and BLJLBd W.C.Beckerf I0I>I03 rederal S«r«el PrrTSmiBCB. pa. PBrtk side) 1 meatlon the ErebaDge F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER PRINCE BAY, N. Y. Write them you re.id thl.'i adyt. In the Kxchange ASPARAGUS SEEl True Pliunosus Nanus I H. H. BERGER & CO j 70 WARREN ST., NEWYORK Write them 700 real thU adrt. In the Bxcbange The Florists' Exchange 823 It Costs INO More (or space, heat, or care, to grow Nelrose, than to grow the trash now so common in many greenhouses, and the cash re- turns are many times greater. We have made the prices on this 1914 Novelty very low to encourage everyone to give it a trial, and the larger your planting the better pleased you will be a year from today. PLANT NELROSE and we would advise planting stock from late struck cuttings, as experienced grow- ers all know such plants give best results. Awarded Silver Cnp at last In- ternational Show and First Prize ' wherever exhihited. Qsure early deli F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS. ^ ^eeir tirabe J^eport ^ CHICAGO EUROPE. ETC., PHILADELPHIA j AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. vice-presidrat. J.M.Lupton. Mattituok. N. Y.;,sec Pa. secrecary (re-elected). C. E, Ksndbl,; assbta Next aaaual coaveatioQ will be held a D. C, Ju Postal Rates on Seeds, Bulbs, Etc. It is quite expected that within the next week the old rate on seeds, bulbs, etc., namely, of 2 ounces for Ic, will be restored up to 8 ounces, heavier weights taking parcel post rates. (See editorial page.) The New York Seed Law With reference to the New York Seed Law. I beg to advise that Assembly Bill No. 678 Int. 660, an act to amend the agricultural law, in relation to the in- spection and sale of seeds, introduced by Mr. Tallett, has not only passed the legis- lature, but has had the approval of the Governor, and is now a law. The purport of the bill was to change the method of testing samples from "by count" to "'by iceight." In all -other re- spects the law remains unchanged. Makshall H. Dubtea. New York State Correspondent, Ameri- can Seed Trade Association. European Notes The vernal equinox finds us soaked the bones, and chilled to the Outdoor occupations are simply impos- sible, for much of the most fertile of our low lying land is under water and cannot be cultivated for many weeks to come. This is the more to be regretted because, as previously recorded in these notes, the fine weather in February had prepared us one of the finest seed beds for our annual crops that we have ever known. Now, with a rainfall which in some of the most easterly points in northern Europe has been, during last week, fully five times the average quan- tity, it is no wonder that our spirits, like our fields, are terribly damp, and the outlook very discouraging. The retail dealers are complaining loudly about slackness of trade and with very good reason, for it is now or never with the amateur gardener who is, all things considered, the best friend of the seedsman. The scarcity of Pole Beans continues, in_ spite of the prediction that large sup- plies would be forthcoming from some out of the way corners of the earth just as soon as prices were sufficiently tempt- ing. These mythical supplies do not materialize, and the famous Scarlet Run- ner, so beloved by the Britisher, easily commands famine prices. Very few gar- deners appear to be aware of the fact that this plant, if properly protected during the Winter, produces an equally good crop the second year. The hand of death has been busy of late in the ranks of Europeans seedsmen and another veteran has been stricken down in the person of John C. Gould, who for nearly sixty-five years has been connected (latterly as director) with the firm of Chas. Sharpe & Co., Ltd., Slea- ford, England. Mr. Gould was in his 80th year, and was well known and highly respected throughout the Euro- pean seed trade. He was a thoroughly well posted and practical seedsman, and has done yeoman service for the firm with which he was so long associated. EuBOPEAN Seeds. IMPORTS. ETC.— March 23.— S. S. Bermudian — Reitman, Pilser Co., 31 pkgs. Lily bulbs, 2 cases Palm leaves. Carmania — Davie Turner & Co.. -S. S. Lapland- rs. plants, etc.; W. J. Fischer, 1 case 3S. S. S. Rochambeau — G. "W. Sheldon ;o., 29 eases plants; A. Baldwin & Co., cases plants; Stone & Downer. 1.^ plants; Vaughan's Seed Sto plants; McHutchlso Co.. 1 case plants; Maltus & Ware, 24 P. C. Kuyper & Co., 7 cases plants; Briggs Seed Co., 7 cases plants; H. B. Dumlngton, 9 cases plants; F. B. Vande- grift & Co., 6 oases plants. S. S. New Amsterdam — J. M. Thorburn & Co., 20 pkgs. seed; F. B. Vandergrift & Co.. 9 pkgs. trees, etc.; C. B. Richards & Co.. 138 pkgs. bulbs, etc.; Maltus & Ware, 567 pkgs shrubs, 15 oases plan steedt. 1 22 Vand Patterson, cases bulbs A. Baldwir W. Elliott E. J. Krug, Hort. Co., R. F. Lang. & Co., ^- .o. „ .,„.,„^ bulbs; 16 cases bulbs; es bulbs; Sons, „ ™.^^., „„.„.., cases bulbs; MacNift pkgs. live plants, 58 c; J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 5 cases bulbs; R. P. Downing & Co., 18 cases bulbs; H. Langeler, 4 cases bulbs; A. McConnell, 11 cases trees, etc.: T. D. Downing & Co., 1 case trees, etc.; Stumpp & Walter Co., 28 oases trees, etc.; L. D. Crosmond & Co., 1 case trees, etc. ; W. E. Marshall & Co., 2 cases trees, etc.; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 26 pkgs. trees, etc.; D. Heydemann. 3 cases trees, etc.: Julius Roehrs 18 cases & Mo Davies Turner .. _ . __ ___ A. Rolker & Sons, 19 cases R. F. Lang, 32 cases trees, etc.; T. I Downing & Co., 2 cases shrubs; Redde and shri 338 pkgs. trees, ( Co., 33 pkgs. shr lbs; Wadley & Smythe shrubs; Lunha A House of Horseshoe Bra It is not what you pay— It is what you get for what you pay That's why the price of Horseshoe Brand Bulbs is not as important as the quality delivered Lilium Formosum Size 6x8 inches - - - $20.00 per case of 400 Size 7x9 inches - - - 22.50 per case of 300 Size 9x10 inches - - - 24.00 per case of 200 Lilium Giganteum Size 6x8 inches Size 7x9 inches Size 9x10 inches $16.00 per case of 400 18.00 per case of 300 22.00 per case of 200 Cold Storage Giganteum Size 6x8 inches Size 7x9 inches $20.00 per case of 400 22.50 per case of 300 Cold Storage Magnificum Size 7x9 inches Size 8x9 inches $15.00 per case of 220 1 5.00 per case of 200 Paper White Grandiflora Size 1 3 cm. up Size 1 3 cm. up Size 13 cm. up Size 13 cm. up at $8.00 per 1000 - at $70.00 per 10,000 at $330.00 per 50,000 - at $640.00 per 100,000 Roman Hyacinths Size 10x12 cm. Size 11x14 cm. Size 1 2 cm. up. Size 1 3 cm. up at $17.00 per 1000 at 24.00 per 1000 at 27.00 per 1000 at 35.00 per 1 000 Everything quoted above is of first quality — from the best sources in the world. Send for prices on other bulbs. RALPH M. WARD & CO. THE LILY HOUSE I NEW YORK BUY FROM AMERICAN HOUSES rtrw^d 71 Murray Street Give credit where credit is due — Mentioa Exchange 824 The Florists' Exchange GLADIOLUS^^ For Forcing and Field. ^7 Per 1000 ^*' Chicago White. Medium size $32.00 Hyde Park. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $50.00) 18.00 Mrs. Francis King Medivim size (3000 for S33.00) 12.50 Thick, healthy bulbs grown by as. Augusta. First size 18.00 Our own growing — sound and healthy. America. First size 17.00 Our own growing, sound and well graded. Florists XXX, Mixed (Light colors) 16.00 Scarlet and Red Shades.. . . 12.00 Pink Shades 17.00 Striped Shades 22.00 YeUow Shades 30.00 5- 7 inch cir. . . 7- 9 inch cir. . . 9-11 inch cir... 12 inch and up ( 100 1000 $1.75 $15.00 3.50 30.00 6.00 55.00 14.00 135.00 Cold Storage Lilies Tuberose Bulbs Cured, graded and packed under our own super- case rer case '^^'""^' ^°° '^°™ Giganteum. 7-9iAT'.'300 Sl's'ioO Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf. (4-6in). $1.00 $9.00 Gigauteum. 8-9in....250 18.75 Excelsior Pearl. Medium bulbs .50 4.00 BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED Single Separate Col- loo looo ors $2.50 $22.00 Single Mixed Colors. 2.25 20.00 Double Separate Colors 4.00 35.00 Double Mixed Colors 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIAS CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA— Spotted and Tlgered-Ooz. 100 1000 Separate Colors. 50c. $3.50 $32.00 Choice Mixture..50c. 3.25 30.00 LILY BULBS OF NEW CROP. No. in Case 1000 Album. 8-9 in 170 .$85.00 Album. 9-11 in 100 125.00 Rubrum. 8-9 in 170 75.00 Rubrum. 9-11 in. .. .100 100.00 Auratum. 9-11 in... .100 85.00 New Storage Valley Packed in cases containing 500 pips and 1000 pips. 500 to case $10.00 Get Our " Boo for Florists" VAUGHAN'S CHICAGO SEED STORE NEW YORK We have been putting our best efforts into the production of GLADIOLI during the past 25 years with the result that we now have at Flowerfield a stock that is unequaled in the world Our Standard for our own seedlings is very high We carry the other fellow's varieties when they are "Top Notchers" Visit our fields next Summer and be convinced JOHN LEWIS CHILDS Wholesale Dept. Flowerfleld, L. 1., N. Y. J. BOLGIANO & SON Whdesale field and Garden Seeds EataUlshed.lSlS. Write for our low Prlcea Light, Piatt and EUioott Streets BALTIMORE, MD. Will help all around If yoa mention shrubs; J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 2 cases bulbs; Redden & Martin, 15 cases shrubs; Tice & Lynch, 4 bags seed. March 25 S. S. Olympic — Maltus & Ware, 8 cases trees, etc. March 28-29— S. S. Alfred Nobel — R. F. Lang, 41 cases plants and bulbs; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 9 cases bulbs, etc., Maltus & Ware, 26 cases bulbs; F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 4 cases shrubs. S. S. Vasari— Maltus & Ware, 7 cases Orchids. S. S. Barbarossa — C. A. Haynes & Co., 16 cases live plants;^ Maltjas & sylv ? credit where credit la dne — Mention Erchange ASTERS— DAHLIAS- GLADIOLUS AngTuta, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St., CHICAGO, ILL. ■ ASTERS. Seed or Plana. Any variety. quantity. I DAHLIAS. All best cut Bower noveltie standard varieties, divided or undivided roots; large supply. GLADIOLUS. Get our prices round bulblet grown blooming stock. pL stock and bulblets. Special on Americas. NATIONAL snow GARDENS. Els BULBS PANSIES BEGONIAS, Single. Crimson, Rose, Scar- let, White. YeUow $2.26 Double. Pink, Rose. White, Scarlet, YeUow, 3.60 GLOXINIAS. Six named varieties 2.60 W. E. MARSHALL © CO. Bulb Importers. 166 W. 25d St., NEW YORK 100 by 1 and SX.OO per pkg. Cash with order. Grower of the Finest Pansies I B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254, Southport, Conn. Give cr edit wlierecredlt is due — MenttoaEJichange New York Seed Trade That the time for making ready the coldframe, hotbed and Isitchen garden is near at hand is indicated by the fact that early vegetable plants are offered this week in a few of the New York seed stores ; and that the season is here for planting ornamental shrubberies and perennials is shown by the offerings of Kose bushes and conifers and herbaceous perennial plants in auction salesrooms, and in some of the seed stores as well. Those seedsmen, namely, Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., and the plantsmen, Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., and Knight & Struck Co., Flushing, L. I., and 1 Madison ave., attracted by their exhibits at the recent New York Spring Flower Show, the attention of many of the visitors and booked not a few good orders. The first vegetable plants of the sea- son, namely. Cabbage and Lettuce plants in full supply, were noted at Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers st., this week. This firm is also showing dormant Rose plants, and as an attraction in their win- dow display there was noted this week a well grown plant of the "Cut and Come Again Stocks" from seeds obtained from Burnett Bros. Heavy shipments of dormant hardy Scotch Roses and seed Potatoes is re- ported this week at Weeber & Don's, 114 Chambers st. Garden tools in a very exhaustive sup- ply, both hand and wheel implements, and a very full line of Summer flowering bulbs and roots and pruning tools seem to be the most pronounced feature, in ad- dition, of course, to the full supply of vegetable seeds, at Stumpp & Walter Co.'s, 30-32 Barclay st. this week. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., are offering a very full line of Summer flowering bulbs and roots, including Tigridias, Tuberoses, Gladiolus and Pseonies. In seeds they are featuring Sweet Corn on the ear, and grass seeds for all kinds of locations. Counter trade is rapidly increasing. Seed Store, 43 Barclay At the auction sales at Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., on Friday of last week, there was a heavy demand for coni- fers. Rhododendrons, and dormant Rose bushes, the latter bringing particularly good prices, and for Gladioli the demand was found to be heavier than in any previous year. Orders by mail are com- ing in freely to the seed department, and trade in this line and at the counter is more active. Sales will be held every Tuesday and Friday at the auction rooms of this firm throughout the season. Peter Henderson & Co., 37 Cortlandt St., have sent out their bulb catalog for florists, and also their catalog describing "Everything for the Lawn and Golf Course." A very pretty show of Darwin Tulips and Azaleas is noted in their store windows and a full line of all requisites for the orchard. The auction sales at the MacNiff Hor- ticultural Co., 56 Vesey St., on Friday of last week, were by far the most satis- factory of any which have taken place this season. These sales were continued this week on Tuesday and Friday, and the demand for stock was excellent. There will be special auction sales of Easter flowering plants on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 9, 10 and 11, and on April 7, there will be a mammoth sale of Rose bushes, Rhododendrons and evergreens. The offering of Easter flow- ering plants at the sales on the 9th, 10th and 11th, will be especially large and attractive. The dormant Roses in large supply have been received at Arthur T. Bodding- ton's, 342 W. 14th St., and unpacked and booked orders for these are now being filled. On account of the immense sales of Canua roots the stock is growing low, and several varieties are already sold out. Heavy sales of Begonias are also reported, in fact all stock is moving weU. The best cash mail order business of the season was transacted this week. W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d st., have been waiting for suitable weather to ship out their large orders of Rhododen- drons, dormant Roses and Summer nur- sery stock. The orders for herbaceous perennials are especially large, and grass seed is moving well. Knight & Struck Co., Flushing. L. I., and 1 Madison ave., began shipping out its Easter stock in the filling of orders on Tuesday of this week. It is especially pleased with the results of its trade ex- hibit at the show. Seed orders are com- ing in freely. Maurice Fuld spoke this week before the Tuxedo Horticultural Society on the "Progressive Age as Ap- plied to Horticulture." James McHutchison of McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., sailed on Wednesday, April 1, on the S. S. Ventura, from San Francisco, Cal., for New Zealand and Australia. He will return by way of Japan, and his entire trip will cover a period of four or five months. Recent callers on the seed trade in this city were A. Spencer Watts from Hillsden ; Watts & Co., Sydney, New South Wales, and M. Wood, senior part- ner of Wood & Sons, London, Eng. Owen G. Owen, supt. for R. M. Thompson. Southampton, L. I., N. Y., re- cently returned from a several weeks' visit in Europe. Philadelphia Seed Trade There is a continued and active de- mand in all departments of the ,seed trade, and the store men here anticipate a very busy business in April, as the inclement weather in March retarded business to a certain extent, which in volume fell off considerably over the cor- responding period of last year. The Henry A. Dreer. Inc., report that trade has about readhed its normal stride at both the stores and nurseries. At Riverton the usual demand for palms for Easter is being met with a splendid supply of Dreer's famous Kentias, Arecas, and iCoeos. The shipments of Dahlia roots is also an important -fea- ture; the demand for the variety "Delice." is extremely large. Vpril 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 825 The' Heniy-P; Mrchell Co. had on dis- play in the latter part of last w€ek some 3f the prize winning bulbous and Spring plants from the annual 'Spring sbow of -he Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. These plants attracted considerable at- tention and were very much admired. Among its other business, this firm re- ports excellent mail orders for Dahlia 1 The Johnson Seed Co. finds the retail j trade rapidly increasing. It has just re- ceived a large shipment of Begonias, 1 Caladiums, and Lilium bulbs and is also meeting a good demand for Gladiolus and Tuberoses. At the Stokes Seed Store some very fine Sweet Peas were on display grown in Stokes' greenhouses at Moorestown. The Easter Lilies and Hydrangeas are again a feature this year, and the Stokes' Lily of the Valley will also be in large supply. „ . , At the Moore Seed Co.'s there is a Teat amount of activity. Two car loads of seed Potatoes were being unloaded here this week, as were also several cars of fertilizers received and reshipped. C B. Knickman, of McHutchinson's, N Y., was a recent visitor calling upon the trade. W. H. E. ^ Sweet Pea Seed The best success is secured by sowing your seed as soon as the frost is out of the ground. It is vital, so don't delay. Boddington's Quality Sweet Peas Chicago Seed Trade The counter trade at the seed stores has been good during the past week al- though the weather conditions were to a large extent unfavorable. The crest of I the mail order trade is now in evidence jat all the dealers, and with more favor- jable weather the coming week the retail I counter trade will show a large increase. The warm rains of the past week have effectually got all the frost out of the ground, and all that is looked for now are a few bright days when the zenith of the bulb, seed, and hardy plant trade of the season will be reached. Vaughan's Seed Store was a busy place on Saturday, the house being filled with customers, and every one was busy._ A full line of all perennial plants, nicely I balled or wrapped in convenient form so ! that customers can take them along, are selling -well. Dielytra spectabilis. Peonies, perennial Phlox, Delphiniums, and other stock of this character is all han- dled in this way. Several plants of a new giant flowering Amaryllis have been attracting much attention all the week. In the wholesale department the book- ing of import orders for bulbs and other Fall stock keeps steadily on. Gladioli in all the popular varieties are seUing well; the demand for this class of stock is unusually heavy this season. e window decoration has Spring Kose garden effect being well carried out. Three large ar- bors of Crimson Rambler Roses form a centerpiece, around which some beds of other Roses are tastefully grouped. A perennial border on one end, where Holly- bocks, Poppies, Hydrangeas and Bleeding Hearts vie with the Roses in profusion of bloom and coloring, give this window garden a happy effect. "At Winterson's Seed Store the retail trade has opened well, the sale of Spring bulbs and perennial plants being Quite active. The recent importation of Box- woods received by this house is in fine condition and comprise many large and valuable specimens. The demand for Boxwoods in the small and medium sizes is reported to be very good. So as to handle the large amount of imported stock more conveniently a short lease has been taken of a warehouse at 29 E. South Water St., where all dormant stock is kept. A. Miller, of A. Henderson & Co., who has been spending several days in the city, left again on Sunday for an extended trip in the interests of his house. This company has also received a large ship- ment of Boxwoods in many forms and sizes, and reports a good trade. Spring bulb stock is still moving well and orders for Summer and Fall delivery of plants and bulbs are continually being placed upon the books. In the new addition of the Marshall Field Co.'s building on Randolph St. a seed department has been installed on the ninth floor during the past week. With a full line of Spring bulbs, roots, and tubers, there is a line of garden tools and requisites. The plants, bulbs, and seeds are furnished by Vaughan's Seed Store. Another season it is the intention of this company to go into the business independently and on a larger scale. You may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order Those marked with a star (*) are Spencer or Unwin type. Color Lb. *AppIe Blossom Spencer (Burpee, 1908) Rose, or pmk and white $1.75 ♦Beatrice Spencer (Morse, 1907) Light pink, buff and pmk *Black Knight Spencer (Stevenson, 1908) Maroon Blanche Burpee (Eckford, 1895) Pure white ♦Blanche Ferry (Ferry, 1886). Extra early Rose, or pmk and white. . aBlanche Ferry Spencer (Routzahn, 1908) Rose, or pink and white. . ♦Canary (Boddington, 1906) ; ■ ■ Pale yellow, or primrose. ♦Captain of the Blues Spencer (Morse, 1909) Blue and purple ♦Countess Spencer (Cole, 1901) Light pink shades, etc. . . , Dainty (Morse, 1902) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 PRICES S0.50 3 ,25 3.00 . 2.00 .75 2.00 2.00 5.00 .75 ♦Dainty Spencer (Morse, 1910) Light pmk, ahnost white, Dorothy Eckford (Eckford, 1901) Pure white Earliest of All (Burpee, 1898) .Rose, or pink and white ♦E. J. Castle (Unwin, 1907) Rose crimson ♦Enchantress (Stark, 1906) Light pink shades, etc. . ♦Ethel Roosevelt (Burpee, 1910) Straw and crimson ♦Etta Dyke Spencer (Breadmore, 1907) White Flora Norton (Morse, 1905) Blue and purple ♦Flora Norton Spencer (Morse, 1908) Blue and purple 2, ♦Florence Morse Spencer (Morse, 1903) Light pink and clear pink 2.50 ♦Frank Dolby (TJnwin, 1907) Lavender and mauve 2.00 ♦Gaiety Spencer (Routzahn, 1910) Striped and mottled 2.00 ♦George Herbert (Breadmore, 1905) Light pink, shaded deeper pink 2.00 ♦Gladys Unwin (Unwin, 1904) Light pink shades, etc 1.00 Helen Pierce (Morse, 1905) Violet, feathered white 1.50 ♦Helen Lewis (Watson, 1904) Orange pink, etc 2.50 Henry Eckford (Eckford, 1904) Orange pink 75 Honorable Mrs. E. Kenyon (Eckford, 1900) Pale yellow, or primrose 75 ♦Juanita Spencer (Routzahn, 1909) Striped and mottled 2.00 ♦King Edward Spencer (Burpee, 1908) Crimson scarlet 2.00 King Edward VII (Eckford, 1903) Crimson scarlet 1.00 Lady Grisel Hamilton (Eckford, 1899) Lavender and mauve 1.00 Lottie Eckford (Eckford, 1890) Lavender and mauve, picotee edge 1.00 Lord Nelson (House) Violet and indigo 1.00 Lovely (Eckford, 1895) Light pink shades, etc. 1.00 ♦Lovely Spencer (Morse, 1908) Light pink, buff and pink 3.00 ♦Marie Corelli (Morse, 1909) Rose crimson 3.00 Mrs. George Higginson, Jr. (Morse, 1903) Lavender and mauve 75 ♦Mrs. Hugh Dickson (Debbie, 1909) Creamy pink 2.00 ♦Mrs. Alfred Watkins (Unwin, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 75 Mrs. Collier (Dobbie, 1906) Pale yellow and primro,se 75 Mrs. Walter Wright (Eckford, 1902) Mauve and blue 75 ♦Mrs. Walter Wright Spencer (Routzahn, 1908) Mauve and blue 3.00 Mont Blanc (Benary, 1901) Pure white 2.00 Navy Blue (Burpee, 1899) Violet and indigo 75 ♦Nora Unwin (Unwin, 1905) Pure white 1.50 ♦Othello Spencer (Morse, 1908) Maroon 2.00 ♦Paradise (Hemus, 1906) Light pink shades, etc 2.00 Phenomenal (Morse, 1905) Lavender and mauve, picotee edge 1.00 ♦Prince Edward of York Spencer (Routzahn, 1909) Orange pink, or salmon 2.00 ♦Primrose Spencer (Morse, 1908) Pale yellow, or primrose 2.00 Prima Donna (Eckford, 1896) Light pink and clear pink 1.00 Queen Alexandra (Eckford, 1905)., Crimson scarlet 1.00 ♦Queen Alexandra Spencer Crimson scarlet 2.50 ♦Queen Victoria Spencer (Burpee, 1909) Primrose and rose 1.75 ♦Ramona Spencer (Morse, 1909) Striped and mottled 2.50 Romolo Plazzani (Eckford, 1904) Mauve and blue 1.00 ♦Ruby Spencer (Routzahn, 1909) Crimson scarlet 2.00 ♦Saint George (Hur.st) Crimson scarlet 2.00 ♦Satin Queen Spencer (Routzahn, 1910) Primrose pink 2.00 ♦Tennant Spencer (Morse, 1908) Mauve and blue 2.00 ♦White Spencer (Burpee, 1907) Pure white 2.00 ♦W. T. Hutchins (Spencer) (Morse, 1909) Light pink, buff and pink 3.00 ♦SPENCER MIXTURE Mixed 1.00 BODDINGTON'S QUALITY MIXTURE Mixed 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $40.00 .50 You can use this for an order sheet ARTHUR! BODDINGTON, §ii!»MA|< nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnwDMUMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn Beclprocltj— Saw It In Uia 1 342 WEST 14Sx^:%^S^tIZ^ 6000 seeds. $1.00; M pkt. 50c. XXX STOCK Ready for 3-inch pots, $2.00 per 100 AGERATUM. Blue Star. Very finest dwarf JERUSALEM CHERRY. New conical LOBELIA. Blue BaU. Finest dwf. and compa< t PETUNIA. CaUfornia Single Giants PETUNIA. Finest marked star PHLOX. Drum. Pumila. Best dwarf grown SALVIA Bonfire. Most brilliant compact scarlet THUNBERGIA. Mixed, fine. VERBENA. California Giants. Mixed Cash. Extras added. JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. PLANTS,BllLB$anil$E[DS S.S.SKIDELSKY9C0. 1218 Betz Bld^. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Cataloiiue for the askinfi Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of Fu-I List of Flower and Garden Seeds S. M. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN. CUCUMBER, TOMATO . Sweet Com Domestic W. A. Toole, ' Garry Nee Dule, • Barboo Wis — Toole s wholesale price list of hardy plants Pbovidence, R. I. — We are informed that W. A. Fisk, president of W. E. Bar- rett & Co., seedsmen, is in the Rhode Island Hospital, to which he was taken six weeks ago. His condition of health is reported as very serious. POETSM Vnthony 1 WM '»p^B % '■ ^ , ~ .Sill I Asparagus Seed Plumosus nanus I i I i I the New York Flower Show, March 21 to 28, 1914 Foreign Perry, Hardy Plant VIdx. — Nymphffias, aquati .s; also a list of rock pla <1D, Me.^^E. L. The senator iSaginaw, Mich. — In a fire which de- stroyed the bnildings .of the Stevens Gladioli Co. on March 18, 10,000 bulbs for the Panama-Pacific Exposition were destroyed. The loss is reported at $15,000. 1000 $2.00 5000 at $1.75 per 1000 10,000 at $1.60 per 1000 I Peonies o In five colors ? White, crimson, rose, pink ? carmine, $10.00 per 100. I Tuberoses o Dwarf Double Pearl, extra large ? size, $10.00 per 1000. {Gladiolus and Tigridias ? All the leading varieties. I Prices on application. ij.M.Tliorbarn&Co. I 53 Barclay Street, (T25), NtW YORK I Most Reliable Seeds ' JOHN WILK 155 West 33rd Street Across from the Penn. and L. i. Station NEW YORK CITY A full line of fresh flower i GiTecredTtwberecrediUsdu^MenHonScba] Lpra t, 191*. The Florists' Exchange 827 aMnMnMnmnMnMn^nMDMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnBnMnBDBnMnMn Double-fiowered, Tuberous-Rooted Begonia Single-Flowering Tuberous-Rooted For planting in beds and wl these bulbs will be found l White, Pure Yellow Copper Large bulbs measuring 13^ Inches and upward, separate colors or aU colors mixed, 35 cts. per doz.. $2.25 per 100, $20 per 1000; extra large bulbs IH inches and up, same colors ve, 40 cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000. Boddington's Bulbs for Planting and for Sale in Your Store Boddington's Quality Large -Flowering Tuberous-Rooted Begonias Remember you may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order Douhle-Flowerin^ Tuberous-Rooted White, Pure Yellow Scarlet Copper Bronze Orange Rose Salmon Light Pink Large bulbs measuring IK Inches and upward, separate olors or all colors mixed, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 ler 1000; extra large bulbs IH inches and up, same colors as bove, 65 cts.per doz., t4 per 100, $35 per 1000. Single-flowered, Tuberous-tooted Begonia Double Begonias Duke Zeppelin. Intense, pure vermilion scarlet. . . .: Lafayette. Rich, brilliant crimson scarlet PHOSPHORESCENT (Double). A real jewel; ex- tremely floriferous and, by its clear red flowers, pro- Doz. 100 Sl.OO $7.60 1.26 10.00 duces a marvelous effect deep red, borne freely t when planted i oTt"?! ; of bronze; very effecti-v Boddington's Quality Gloxinias Gloxinia Erecta Grandiflora This popular flowering plant is coming into greater ogue than ever, not only as a pot plant foi house ecoration, but also for cut flower purposes. Our trains of Gloxinias are the true erect-flowering type, rown by a specialist in Europe. Blanche de Vera. White, ros bordered ■Defiance. Glittering crimson . . . WiUiam. Blue, whit Etolle de Feu. Carmine red Kaiser Frederick. Scarlet, whitt margin , Doz. 100 ICOO .60 4.25 40.00 1^ Gloxinia Erecta Superbissima Mixed. Great lops. Velvety . )rder, throat dot ng to a broad white rich dark blue,^"each I band of white.-. A Spotted Hybrids. Whenever exh intense interest. The delicate ma: variety of forms add a special chi ij'LnfSe the flowers. Doz. 100 1000 Reds. Darit scarlet S0.60 $4.25 $40.00 olene. White, with violet crown .60 ' ""^ -•" "" Marquis de Peralta. White, red bordered.. .6( Boddington's Quality Princess Mathilde. White, with rose cri Sutton's White. A giant white-flowered variety. Duke of York. Lari^e scarlet Gloxinia with deep^whiti edge to each petal. A magnificent flower. Her Majesty. This exquisite Gloxinia is stilFunsur passed by any other white variety. The flowers ari as pure as newly fallen snow, and are borne onfshor stems, just clear of the elegantly recurved* foliage Reading Scarlet. In color this is the most brilliant CIoxinia[ ii the • Her Majesty. AU Colors Mixed. MISCEUUAINEOUS BULBS Caladium Esculentum Bulbs measuring 6 doz.. S ng S (Elephant's Ear) 8 incnes in circumference, 200 in ,._ 5 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO. ; Bulbs measuring S to 10 inches in circumference, 100 in ! 60 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. I Bulbs measuring 10 to 12 inches in circumference, 75 in I 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. ! Bulbs measuring 12 to 13 inches in circumference, 50 in j Sl.OO P" doz.. $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. 25 in a c"asl, $T.HrpCT^doz.!"$12°00 perToo!' I Full cases at 1000 rate. Fancy-Leaved Caladiums A grand English collection containing twelve vi. , personally selected by us from over one hundred sorts submitted by pressed leaves last Summer, from which we selected the cream. Extra fine bulbs in 12 varieties. $2.25 per doz., $15.00 per 100. BrazUian CoUecrion of 12 varieties, $1.60 per doz., $12.00 per 100. Mixed BraziUan Varieties. $1.25 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Hyacinthus Candicans (Cape Hyacinth) Large bulbs, $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000 Madeira Vines Large bulbs, $1.25 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. Lily of the Valley ! of Lily of the Valley for outside pi 100. Tuberoses Double Pearl. Red seal brand, selected bu! inches in circumference 3 to 4 inches in circumference Mexican Everbloomiag nting. These z., S15.00 per 100 1000 6 .81.00 $9.00 . .75 5.00 . 1.50 14.00 Cinnamon Vine Bulbs, 6 to 10 inches, 30 cts. per doz., S2.00 per 100, S16.C 1000. Callas, Spotted Leaf '"* ' " albo-maculata) Lycoris squamigera, or Amaryllis Halli (The Magic Lily of Japan) A perfectly hardy Amaryllis, producing beautiful pink (lowers. Lycoris squamigera produces m early Spring foliage which grows until July, when it ripens off and disappears, and one not familiar with Its habits would think the bulb had died, but about a month later, as if by magic, the flower-stalks spring from the ground to a height of 2 or 3 feet, developing an umbel of large and beautiful Lily-shaped flowers_3 to 4 inches across and from 8 to 12 in number, of a delicate lilac pink. Very useful for cut flowers in the Summer, Strong-blooming bulbs, 10 cts. each, Sl.OOper doz.. S6.50 per 100. Tigridias (Boddington's New Hybrids) Giant flowers of red, white, yellow, orange ver shown before by 100, $20.00 per 1000. Any of the above, 40 cts. per doz. Tigridias, Giant California Canariensis. Bright yellow. 1 Pavonia. Red. Conchlflora. Yellow spotted d„.. t?- ■ i Immaculata alba. Pure while. ! Rosea. Fme pmk. Nankeen. Beautiful, select i Grandiflora alba. Dielytra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) AGAPANTHUS umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental plant, bearing clusters of bright blue fjowersjon long - stalks, and lasting a long time in bloom. 75 cts.[per doz.. !d Wistaria). Clusters; of rich. e a strong, delicious violet fra- , $1.60 per 100, $12,00 per 1000. : large, rich dark golden yellow, ' beautifully 84.50 pe. Alba. White variety. 50 i APIOS tuberosa (Tuberou deep purple flowers, whic CALLA Elllottiana. Flon often 4 to 5 inches aero spotted with white. Extra large bulbs. 'J5 cts. each, 5:i.6UiPer doz., $18.50 per 100. EUCOMIS punctata. It is most useful for decorative purposes as a pot plant. Easily grown and a good bloomer. May be treated in all respects like an Amaryllis. $1.25 per doz., S8.60 INCARVILLEA Delavayl (Hardy Gloxinia) . The foliage resembles that of the Acanthus, while the blossoms appear like clusters of pink Gloxinias. It is extremely decorative. StrongSroots. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100. OXALIS Deppel. (Summer flowering). Pure white; very fine Lasiandra. Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. Shamrock. Lovely clover-like foliage and pink blossoms. Mixed Colors. Several colors. per 1 0, $2.E SPIR/EA palmata rosea. The beautiful deep pint, hardy Spiriea. $1.00 per doz., $7.60 per 100. SPIILSA Aruncus. The grand, hardy, white Spiraea. 4 to 5 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman ^IJ^ri'o'Rrdrr' HMnMnMn«nMnMnMn)inMnMnMn«n«n)irnBnBnM0nnMn«nBn*nMn*n»n»a«0 828 The Florists' Exchange Price Reduction The strenuous weather of February completely disarranged our plans, and now everything comes at once. Two lots of plants ready to go out and another lot ready to go in. We shall give you the benefit of a reduction in price to quickly make room. Our plants are branched and stocky, and were never better. The price is only $20.00 per 1000 iirforvz- These plants, if benched, will blossom from Memorial throughout the Summer. If potted on and pinched they will make you a leader for Spring sales. Potted into 33^ or 4-inch pots and set on the back side of Carnation benches will yield a surprising profit. While you can get fine plants at a small price, make room somewhere. No other plant will do the amount of business in so short a time as our SILVER PINH SEEDLING Every shoot of the 40 or 50 that it throws is a flower spike. Make room today and secure your plants. Now is the time to sow seed for plants to bed out. Snaps are fast coming into favor for garden use. Encourage it — Push, it — Prepare for it. _You will fuss with a Geranium for nine months and sell at $1.00 to SI. 50 a dozen, while you can get the same money for our SEEDLING Snap plants in tliree months, and at one-tenth th« coat of production. This is not theory, but a plain fact. Pure seed at Sl.OO per pkt.; 3 for $2.50; 7 for $5.00. All orders cash. Free cultural directions. G. S. RAMSBURG ^of^^^s^o^ru. 10,000 lots 11^ to ]y2 inch dii 4500 Mrs. Francis King Scarlet 3000 Augusta - - - White 2500 America - - - Pink All flowering and early blooming. Make first planting of 1000 at once in open ground, in light, warm soil. Plant 1000 more every ten days till June 1st. You will have splendid flowers for your trade from July until October. These flowers will not cost you over 15 cents per dozen and should nearly average 40 cents per dozen. Do not buy Gladiolus planting stock of any kind, no matter from what backwoods points you see quotations, without asking us for prices. We carry true stocks in quantity. Don't Miss The Chance GET SAMPLES Some dealers offer this size as Firsts The whole 10 thousand Bulbs - $90.00 5 thousand Bulbs for 47.50 Order Now — we can ship Now CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S f" BRAND FomosmM-GIGANTEUMS-lilM""™ CORP. OF CHAS. F.MEYER COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY IN CASES OF 1000, 500 AND 250 PIPS, AT $16.00 PER 1000 , 99 WARREN STREET. NEW YORK Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed Fresh, true to name, best quality $1.50 per 1000. DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES. . • . YALAHA, FLA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Escbapge Burpe PHIL e's Seeds IILADELPHIX Blue list of WhoienJe Ptkes muled only to tJiose wbo fhnt fw profit. Thomas J. Grey Co. Seads, Bulbs and Plants 32Ssri]illiriBtSreet, - Butti, Ma; Publications Received Journal of the New York Botanical Garden, Feb., 1914. This contains a re- print of the circular of the Endowment Fund Committee relating to the botani- cal garden, its achievements and needs. This garden has rapidly become an insti- tution of international importance since the commencement of work on its de- velopment in 1896. In order to carry forward the work of research and educa- Its B is forth in this issue of the "Journal." Other papers herein are on cereal foods, and on Starchy and Sugary Foods. Wa- ter Supply, Plumbing and Sewage Disposal fob Countet Homes, bulletin 57 of the D. S. Dept. of Agriculture. A Pear-deforming Plant-bug, popular edition of bulletin No. 368, N. Y. Agri. Ex. Station, Geneva, N. Y. Fertiliz- ers, Report of Analyses of, collected by the Commissioner of Agriculture dur- ing 1913, bulletin No. 371, N. Y. Agri. Ex. Station. Potato Blight, Does Winter Kill It in the Soil? Bulletin 367 of N. Y. Agri. Ex. Station. The Vegetable Garden, bulletin 171, vol. 17, Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. This bulletin discusses the arrangement, planting and care of the home vegetable garden. There are numerous photo- graphs. It is a useful publication. How to Keep Farm Cost Accounts, pub- lished by the Office of Information, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. How THE Farm Can Use the Facili- ties OF THE U. S. Dept. of Agricul- ture. Office of Information, U. S. Dept. of Agri., Washington, D. C. Tobacco Culture, bulletin 571, U. S. Dept. of Agri. Vegetable Savings, being the of- ficial hand book of the Vacant Lot and Home Garden iVIovement as conducted by the forestry division of the city of Cleve- land, containing rules and regulations governing the contests, hints for garden cultivation and culture of vegetables, is- sued by the Guardian Savings and Trust Co., Cleveland, O. Rational Improve- ment OF Cumberland Plateau Soils (conclusions from six years' of field ex- periments with various farm crops) ; also another bulletin on the improvement of the Highland Rim soils, both from the Agricultureal Ex. Station of the Univers- ity of Tennessee (Nos. 101 and 102). Food Products and Drugs, 1913, being part IV of the annual report of the Con- necticut Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, New Haven, Conn., of 1913, section 2 of part 1. From the same source : "Thirteenth Report of the State Ento- mologists, 1913," by Dr. W. E. Britton. Cold, March, 1914. Contents: A Minne- sota Produce Cold Store, A Practical Farm Ice Storage House, Regulating Cold Storage, together with other shorter notes and articles. Strawberries and How to Grow Them, by F. O. Wild- hagen, Waterloo, Iowa. m 1 ROUND UP Your Canna Needs Swastika kinds ip when you say. Prices i ft. Green foli- Orange California. 4 ft Eastern Beauty. 4 ft.. Gladiator. 5ft Indiana. 6 ft Wyoming. 7 ft. Purple Zenith. 'Hi Yt'.'. .'.'..'.'. Varl fS^\ Queen Charlotte. 2H ft. Halley's Comet SV^ ft. . Gladioflora. 3M ft. Un- usual shapecT flowers, which look Gladioli. ... Jennie Walls Fahnlii 4Hft laid of Orleans. 4H ft. 4rs. Carl Kelsey. 6 to 7 ft. Green foliage, with a narrow edge of purple Black Warrior. 3K ft. Beacon. 4 to 4H ft Brandywine. 3M ft. brownish-green stripes >atrie. 4 ft ■ilIarofFire. 6 to 7 ft. The giant of its class. . Vm. Saunders. 4 ft. Bronze foliage Black Prince. 5_ ft. Green Deep any-colored j Gonowingo. 6 ft. Bn Giant Crimson. Jupiter. 6 ft. purple foliage Louisiana. 7 ft. Green foliage, edged with 5.00 40.00 2.50 20.00 12.00 100.00 4.00 25.00 20.00 150.00 2.00 15.00 2.50 20,00 .75 6.00 50.00 .40 3.00 25.00 .35 2.50 20.00 :.00 25.00 .45 3.60 30.00 .35 2.50 20.00 .45 3.50 30.00 .40 3.00 25.00 .40 3.00 25.00 .40 3.00 25.00 l.SO S.OO 75.00 .35 2.50 20.00 .30 2.00 15.00 .76 6.00 50.00 .40 3.00 25.00 .40 3.00 25.00 ,35 2.60 20.00 .35 2.50 20.00 ,65 5.00 40.00 .35 2.50 20.00 Meteor (Wintzer's). 5 ft. 3.00 20.00 New York. 5 ft. Rich purple-plum foliage.. . .45 3.50 Uncle Sam. « to 7 ft. . . .46 3.50 Prices F. O. B. West Grove, Pa. THE CANNA BOOK If you haven't this book, 1 means send for it. It will your Canna fhe; m you should surely have. THE CONARD& JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PA. ad this advL In the Eicbani AprU i, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 829 •l>3llllllllllll»3IIIIIIIIIIIIt4>3llllllllllll[4>]lllllllllll|[]IIIIIIIIIIII[+]llllllllllll[-l>3IIIIIIIIIIIII+:illllllMIII»4-]lll |[|[+]|IIIIIIIIIIIC-MIIIIIIIIIIIIC-l-4-]||IIIIIIIIIIC-i>4-3llllllllllll[-i-]lllltlllllll[-i-3llllllllllll[ j l>ypECiAL notice! i On Thursday, April 9tli, and Friday, April 10th, Also On Saturday, April 11th i WE WILL HOLD I SPECIAL AUCTION SALES I AT 11 O'CLOCK A. M., OF I EASTER FLOWERING PLANTS I WE WILL HAVE A MAMMOTH SALE OF i Rose Bushes, Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Etc. I ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7th, at ii oxlock a. m. | i Tnc mmn nopricuMurai Co., ^:^^^ s i ?]iiiiiiiiiiiit]iiiiiiiiiiii[-i-]ii t»:iiuiiiiiiiic*]Hniiiiiiiic»:iiii{iniiiiwjiM^^^^^ iic4"i-]ii iii[]iii iiit+iiiiiiiiiiiiicMiiiiiniiiiic? Southern States New Orleans, La. New Orleans will have a wholesale Chrysanthemum nursery in the near fu- ture. Paul Canone & Son, who have been growing these plants on a small scale for a few years, and have been meeting with great success, have purchased a large tract on Labarre Road, leading from New Orleans through Jefferson Parish. They announce their intention of establishing there a model nursery in the near future, giving special attention to Chrysanthe- mums. This will mean that Northern growers, who have heretofore supplied most of the large 'Mums sold here, will find competition. Chrysanthemums are known here as the All Saints' flower. On Nov. 1, thousands are sold for cemetery decoration. The establishment of this new nursery on the Labarre road will make that sec- tion a real floral neighborhood. On the Metairie Ridge road, in the same vicinity, is situated the establishment of the Me- tairie Ridge Nursery Co.; and at the end of Canal Street, which merges into Metairie Ridge, is situated the nursery of Newsham and Sheuerman. Harrisii Lilies continue to be in de- mand ; they are selling at an average of $3 a dozen. Carnations are not sell- ing much, while Killarney Roses, in par- ticular, are holding their own. An unusual event at the place of J. W. Bierhorst, the past week, was the visit by a large kindergarten class for the pur- pose of affording the children an oppor- tunity to take object lessons in nature study. • The tots were delighted with the flowers, and each left with a token in the shape of a .plant of the perennial class. An unusually pretty decoration was furnished by the Metairie Ridge Nursery the past week at a silver wedding anni- versary. The interior of the Harmony Club, where the festivities took place, was radiant in Peach blossoms and silver leaves. A latticed arch of Smilax and other unique decorative effects drew great praise. The bouquets and other acces- sories were supplied by U. J. Virgin. ONION SETS Choice Yellow $2.50 bush. (32 lbs.) Selected Yellow 2.75 " Choice White 2.50 " Selected White 2.75 " All sound, unsprouted. No charge for bags Prompt shipment OTHER SPECIALTIES ARE: Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Onion, Sweet Corn, Egg Plant, Pepper and Celery Seed Write for Catalogue and Trade List J. AUG. DR AKC Seedsman, Chester, N. J. Fort Worth, Texas The Suggested State Meeting The cut flower business has been more than good in the last two weeks. One of the peculiar things is the fact that as soon as flowers begin to bloom in the gardens the cut flower business seems, for a time at least, to be decidedly on the increase. I suppose it is the Spring feel- ing that comes with the flowers, for one would naturally expect less cut flower business when there were flowers out of doors. I suppose part of it is caused by ladies putting off their parties until time to take advantage of the garden stuff, and then find them inadequate for their needs, hence have to fall back on the florist after all. The early flowering shrubs are bloom- ing now. Hybrid perpetual Roses which are usually in full bloom at this time of the year, are not even showing bud on )unt of a very severe cold snap which had the first of the month, find the florists generally are be- GARDEN SEED of Garden upon application to S. D. WOODRUff & SONS. 82 Dey Street, N£W YORK and Orange, Conn. Will help all around If you mention the Exchange wholesale you our le pnces on FIRST CLASS Vege- table and flower aera* that produce reaalts. WAlTfR P. STOKES SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immedlata Delivery 5»e L. D. Waller Seed Co. SpedaUata In SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now ready Price, on appUcation. GUADALUPE, CAL. Givecredlt wherecredlt Is due — Meutlon Exchange Seeds, Plants and Bulbs FOR FLORISTS OUR SPECIALTIES are Asters. Cineraria*, Cyclamen, Mignonette, Pansy, Phlox, Petun- ias, Primula, Stocks, Verbenas, etc. Write /or our WboksaU Florist Calalogtu Moore Seed Co., j.^fiu^D^VHR Write them yon read this advt. Id the Exchange The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are I for THE TRADE ONLY. 830 The Florists' Exchange "Superb Quality" Fiower Seeds For Florists 59 years of satisfactory service and as a mark of true ''SUPERB QUALITY" The Very Beet in everytbing that we offer. Write for our Trade List No. 6. We have reserved one for you. Do not fail to get it. It describes everytiiing for the Florist. $0.16 CELOSIA— ANTIRRHINUM (Snapd Pink, Scarlet, each. . . White, YeUow, each.. ir.^- for 40c.; 1000 for J3.0a Ostrich Feather, Mixed. TalL . . , . H oz. Ostrich Feather, Miied. Dwarf . }| oi. CENTAUREA — Gymnocarpa H oz. Imperlalls. Mixed, fine for cutting.^ oz. Margaret, White. 6ne for cutting. . . Ji oz. CINERARIA Marltima Tr. pkt. 10c.. oz. COLEUS, Finest Hybrias— Miied, trade pkt DRACAENA Indlrlsa. Trade pkt. 10c., oz. IPOMOEA Gramllflora (Moonflower). .oz. Heavenly Blue oz. We assert that no one < Aster, Lady Roosevelt. Trade pkt 26c. H oz. ouc Crefto Altera. Magnificent late cutting Aatera. Rose, Lavender . d White. Trade pkt. 30c., MOJ.40C. Violet Rose King. Enormous quilled flowers, fine for Trade pkt. 36c., H oz. 40c. Identical with the above, except in is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25c., Vtck'a Mikado. A large, graceful flower for cut- ting. Pink, white and rose, each, trade pkt. 35c., tting. Ti at Kln^ Trade pkt. I — , „ — Snowdrift. A fine, early, Iong-st< white. Trade pkt. 36c H oi. 50c. Giant Comet. Mixed. U oz. 35c., A fine pink flower for oz. 15c., ; Purity. White flowers similar to above. H Branching, Late— Flowers large, double, on long, stiff stems, excellent for White, Flesh, Pink, each.. Lavender Pink, Purple, each Dark Red. c, 1 < .75c. I flowered, double mixed oz. $0.40 CANDYTUFT- Bmpresa. Very large, pure white. . White Rocket Little Prince, dwarf, large flowej Crystal Palace MIGNONE-rra' (E«ra SJwi)— Machet (True).... OZ.10C, « Allen's Defiance. . PETUNIA— Double Giant F. and Fringed, Mixed 1000 seeds ;ed.. trade pkt. ....trade pkt. Rosy Mom, Rosy pink, white throat Giant Ruffled Single, large So Giants of Call: Single Striped s Howard*a -Star J4 c SALVIA— Trade pkt. 26c c •■pkt.35c,)ic Splendei Clara B< Princess Alice, Flowering Double Ten ;ld- :ti' for descripti list of "SUPERB QUALITY' PAINESVILLE. TKeStorrs& Harrison Cc/^'^S Sfltt"^^"?''! C ANN AS Last week we began to slaughter prices Did You Read Our Ad? If not, look it up at once and just compare our prices with those of any other dealer who sells CANNAS. You will see we have them all beat. Why? Because we grow our own CANNAS and are wilhng to sell at a fair profit and guarantee them pure and true to name. It doesn't take a good luck trade mark to do that. You aon't have to buy several thousand to get the benefit of our bargain prices, neither do you have to buy something you don't want in order to get a reduced price on one kind you do want. The only conditions are, at least 25 of a kind and a total of S3 .00 or more to the order, and we pay the express if you send cash. We add a few more kinds at cut prices this week as follows: Halley'i y's Cornel.. 5c. .2c. Chautauqua ...It. Jupiter- If you don'i what you wan us about it. To he continued ne AU Black Prince 1 these West Grove 1 Eastern Beauty... f " Mad. Berat 1 l/r Louise J 1/2 I. L. H. READ (El CO.. Deer Park. Ala. : where credit la due — Mention Exchange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFITI USE FOR RESULTS TUBEROSES Begonia Bulbs Doz. 100 1000 Single, separate colors $0.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single, mixed col- ors 30 2.25 20.00 Double, separate colors 60 4.50 40.00 Double, mixed col- .50 4.00 i.OO Gloxinia Bulbs Mixed Colors. Doz. 60c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00. Caladium Bulbs Doz. ICO 1000 Mammoth, 11 to 12-inch.. $1.35 $10.00 $92.00 First Size, 9 to 11-inch... .85 6.00 52.00 Second Size, 7 to 9-inch 50 3.50 30.00 Tbird Size, 5 to 7-inch 35 2.50 16.00 America. Beautiful Prize "Winner Gladiolus ,„o ,^ " : pink $1.75 $16.00 1.50 12.00 Cycas Stems (Sago Palm) Per lb. 10 lbs $0.10 25 lbs 09 100 lbs 08 Lilium Auratum Lilium Speciosum RoseumorRubrum Each Doz. 100 Lilium Speciosum Album Each Doz. 100 to 9 inches $0.20 $1.50 $10.00 to 11 iuches 25 2.25 16.00 ■ Wholesale List for Florists JOHNSON SEED CO. 217 Market Street PHILADELPHIA. PA. SOUTHERN STATES— Continue coming interested in the Texas organi- zation that is proposed. Some seem to think our meeting date a little early on account of the May bedding. But there was objection to April on account of the same, also Easter; and should we decide to have it in June, of course the June weddings would interfere, and July would be too hot. I have talked to a number of the florists and have not heard a dissent- ing voice about the necessity of an asso- ciation. All seem to feel the need of such a movement at the present time. If we can make each one realize that it is important that he be represented at the initial meeting in order to make it a suc- cess, "we will have taken a great step toward founding an institution that will be beneficial to all. Waco is centrally located, and it will not take anyone a great deal of time away from .his busi- The weather here has been very warm the past week, and Spring has come in with a rush. People are fairly falling over each other to get their gardens into trim. W. J. B. WMte Marsh, Md. The florists of this place are getting ready for the Spring business. Carna- tions, which are the general crop, have been doing finely. Propagation is now on. and most stock is looking fine. Out- side planting will soon commence. There will be considerable glass added during the Summer. John Evans of Richmond, Ind., called on his way home from New York and spent Sunday with Richard Vincent, Jr., leaving on Monday morning for Wash- ington. At R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. every- thing is in preparation for the after Eas- ter rush, as there is no Easter stock raised here. There is genera;Ily a dull week preceding Easter. There is a large number of orders on hand which seem to indicate a good business outlook. The Geranium' novelties are in demand, as orders were noticed in the course of pack- ing for England and Japan at the same time. The new Carnation Mrs. Akehurst at the C. Akehurst & Son's establishment, wins nothing but words of enthusiastic praise from every one who sees it. Richard Vincent, Jr., will lecture on April 2 on Dahlias and Home Gardening before the Hyattsville Improvement As- ASPARAGUS NEW CROP Northern Greenhouse Grown 1000 seeds @ $3.00 5000 to]0,000 seeds® $2.75 perlOOO Ask Jot Spring Book Jor Florists \[ai[gliai|^eed3tore Chicago "^ew York Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange Spiwi Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Ij ' " Pnra Culture Mushroom Substitution of cheaper gradi thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon _ 'ISimcANlpwiiNco. ST. PAUL, MINN. Olnendltwhereorcdltladne. The Florists' Exchange 831 Vaug'han's Lilium Formosum Are Sold on their Merits Vaughan PAYS for the Advertising Our Price for 7- to 9-inch grade, $60.00 per 1000. Others ask $75.00. Our Price for 9- to lO-inch grade, $90.00 per 1000. Others ask $125.00. You can save the velvet and buy your own advertising. We import more Bulbs than any other American firm. Why? Because stock is right and prices right. We import GIGANTEUM and all other LILY BULBS. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK TTHERN STATES— Continued Louisville, Ky. ive tor two days last week, when weather kept people indoors, the 1 experienced very good business ; 1 the last of Winter weather seems ave disappeared, relatively high tem- tuTes generally prevailing, conditions more satisfactoiT for (he growers they have been for a month or six !. Stocks are reported deal witlh rheumatism, has improved somewhat lately. He reports a fairly good business. Fred Haupt has handled an unusually large number of good pieces of work recently, including a $150 grave cover. At the New York Flower Show, March 21 t A view of the display of foliage plants by the Julius Roehrs Co 'ery handsome pieces of Phoenix Roebelenii, Dracaena Lindeni. Uthuriums, HclTiconias, Aralias, Rex Beeonias ar ders Rasmussen is sending some fine s, principally pink and white Kil- mer to Louisville from his New ay, Ind., greenhouses. He is pre- ig to cut some short-stemmed Am. ty also, and has some splendid iT Lilies as well. Narcissi are ed up, according to Mr. Rasmussen. « are holding well, and business is mager D. E. Weller, of the new i & Neuner Co., has been selling some some lOin. by 4in. fiats of Fuchsias, about a dozen blooms to the pot. less has been active at the shop, a volume of funeral work being han- nry Fuchs is featuring the seed less just now, a sign in his window attention to the fact that this is leleason for planting, and a large quan- t: of seeds, displayed with flowers and the T. P. A. banquet at the Louisville hotel, at which there were 33 tables to be decorated, besides the speakers' table, and other events. arrs. C. B. Thompson, of C. B. Thomp- son & Co., reports a good business, with nearly " - Mis $.50 worth of work last week for the funeral of a Syrian infant. The Syrian colony is strong in Louisville, and as Miss Miller's assistant, Carrie George, is of that nationality, most of the flower business comes to the Miller shop. The Falls City Wire Works is Ending business somewhat slow, according to George F. Bomtraeger. There is a good volume oif business heing handled by the florists, but most of the funeral work calls for small designs just now, and this means that the wire people have Aster Seed Our own careful selection froqi the best Asters for cutting. For year is our first coi lected seed. in Oregon, their nati sheU pink Improved "Rochester." Daybreak. Delicate pink Superb Iiate Branching. pie and lavender White, shell pink, pur Herbert & Fleishauer, Aster Specialists GLADIOLI AMERICA 13^ and up %\2M I %-! $6°00 JM-1^ 10.00 H-^.... 4.00 1-1J€ 8.00 I ^-H 2.00 If ordered this month 5% 30 days. 10% for cash with order. List of 50 varieties. E. E. STEWART, Brooklyn, Mich. credit where credit ittle do. PANSIES Fine transplanted plants, in bud, from coldframe, $12.00 per 1000. Large, stocky Seedlings, Fall sowing, S.f.OO per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. Give credit wherecredlt Is due — Mention EJichange Pansies for Easter rown cooU in bud and bloom, all uansplanted plants. *2.00 per 100 E.B. , Grower of tlie Finest Pansies SOVTHPORT. CONN. the Exchange fROM CALirORNIA Immense Flowers, grand colorings, pr( duced from our selected seed, raised i an ideal climate. $3.00 per 1000 1st size plants $5.00 per 1000 2nd " " RICHARD DIENER SCO., Mountain View. Cal. PANSY PLANTS ^ flowering mixtui in quality; good : Sept. Fine, bushy. Fall" transplantc 11.50 per 100, S12.00 per 10( BELLIS (Daisies). White „,,. .„ transplanted plants, in bud and bloom. $1.25 oer 100. SIO.OO per 1000. . • «< per GUSTAV PITIONKA Pa-syfan- R.O.,Bri$t«l,Pa. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange nk. large FaH 832 The Florists' Exchange irDim/II TDI IQ Hardy Persian Foxtail Lilies. Some lLrIvJLlVlV/K.V/0 choice pink and bronze hybrids. IQIQ 400 species and varieties, including the choicest col- ItvlO lected forms and hybrids gathered together by the late Sir Michel Foster. I II 11^ Q Martagon dalmaticum, Cattaniae, Szovitzian- wlL^llS^d um, Hansoni, croceum davuricum luteum, etc. • jr>^mii«n|«|>qp| A Q Our Davison hybrids have J¥lV^l^ 1 DlVl> 1 IxnLO no equals and carry awards wherever shown. HERBACEOUS PLANTS, ALPINES, SHRUBS, and all classes of HARDY PLANTS Lists post free R. WALLACE & CO.. ^'SSSS^g"' -TO THE TRADE HENRY IHETTE, Quedlinburg, Germany (EnabOsbcd in 1787) CHOICE VEGETABLE, ELOWER and EARM SEEDS Spedaitleai Bean*. Beets. Cabbage*. Carrot*. Kohl-Rabi, heefOf Lettncea. OaioIl^ Peas. Radwbw. Spinach. T ' " ' * ' " - - - ^ '-- ^' Larkspur*. Nastur^u etc- Catalogue free AU leeds offered are grown under my personaL supervision warranted true to name, of strongest growth. "^ ' "' seeds, on. contract. stocks and best quality. f a^°e Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS Now Ready-HOHMANN'S FAMOUS LILY OF THE VALLEY Sample Cum o( 1000, tl6.00 Llt^lUM GIGANTEUMS r/*>liieh, MO per cm.. tlS.00 S/lO-lncli, 215 par cue, $20.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE ®. CO.. Inc. HORTICULTURAL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS 90-92 WEST BROADWAY NEW YORK De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue, free ' application Schortinghuis&DeJonge BOSKOOP, HOUI.AND Growers of AZALEAS BOXWOOD CLEMATIS CONIFERS MAGNOLIAS PEONIES ROSES SHRUBS ETC. WhoteaaU only t Prices on application SNEW YORK ADDRESS} % MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone St. SNAPDRAGONS 20,000 ready now. colors; White, Yellow, K) per 1000. 100, S17.60 fruits & Vegetables Under Glass William Turner Price $5.00 A. T. DB LA MARB PTG. & PUB. CO 2 to 8 Duane SBwt, New Yorit Semi-dwarf, same colors, a per 1000. From pots. Ramsburg's Silver Pink from 3-in. pots, extra fine stock, at $4.00 per 100; 2-in. Rose pots, at gS.OO per 100. SALVIA BONFIRE From 2-in. pots, fine plants, at S2.00 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED VINCA From 3-in. pots, at $3.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Extra fine, in any quantity, at S2.50 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings of red and yellow only, at $6.00 per 1000. (-^j^jyj^-pjQp^g From pots, at 2c. each, in any quantity: White Enchantress, Beacon, Rosette, Delhi and others. Samples for 10c. ALBERT M.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Bxebange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Mrs. M. D. Eeimfirs is using a good deal of Calendula in decorations and de- signs. This is a very effective flower. A bill passed the Kentucky^ legislature and has been approved providing regu- lations for the handling of Onions and seed Potatoes, with a view to eliminat- ing impure and diseased stock, which has given Kentucky gardeners and farm- ers a great deal of trouble. Washington, D. C. The warm weather of the past week has had its effect on stock. Sweet Peas galore : every faker who ever has sold flowers has a tray of Peas. A look in at the Gude establishment the other day found the ice-boxes filled with fine stock. Oardenias could be bought by the thou- sands. This firm has not sold any Gar- denias to the street fakers so far this year. All the stores was anticipating a good Easter business. There will be plenty of stock to go round. Wm. Sawyer, formerly with Kramer, and recently with Gude Bros. Co., has taken a position at Greensborough, N. Carolina. During the past week U. Cutler Ryer- son was in town, smiling as usual, and reports business fine. John Evans of Richmond, Ind., was also a visitor. O. A. C. O. Baltimore, Md. Chas, Wagner, Librarian of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club, is confined to bed with pneumonia at his home in Mt. Washington, Md. James Glass has a new Koehler one ton truck wbich made its first trip to the market last Tuesday. A. Anderson, Govanstown, is cutting some extra fine Radiance Roses. G. Papendrecit, representing Wamaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland, was a visitor. Mr. Bishop, the bird man, has quite an attractive store, and is offering Hya- cinths at 14c. each. Another florist's store has been opened in 1200th block; Edmondson ave. J. L. T. Strawberries Getting a Good Crop It is customary with many retail flo- rists to undertake the care of small gar- dens, keeping employees to attend to such work. There is one thing such owners of gardens always require, which is to have a nice patch of Strawberries. It used to be a common sight to see such plants covering the whole of the space between rows, but not after previous experience had demonstrated that it was far from being the best way to grow them. The old way was to set the plants in rows, in beds, about 4ft. wide, three rows to a bed. Then the plants were allowed to cover the whole bed in time, as the runners spread. It is much better to set the plants in single rows, perhaps per- mitting them to cover the space between plants in the row, but the rows far enough apart so that cultivation may be kept up the season through, as required. In fact some growers do not permit of the plants spreading in the row but cut off all runners as they form, yet if well cultivated between the rows there is no great objection to having the runners form between the plants. It is entirely a question of cultivation. If this can be carried on close to the plants, the end is gained. 'Cultivation should be kept up the whole of the growing season, and not alone for a few weeks in Spring, as it is a wonderful help to the plants. Plants lifted carefully, from runners rooted in Spring, and then tended well through the season, will give a good crop the following year, but runners rooted- the previous iSummer are mostly used, planting them early in Spring. The plants should have all runners cut from them during the season in whicih they are planted. In the Summer following, the runners may be allowed to form to make a solid row. After the second crop of fruit, the rows should be destroyed, new ones having been previously planted to take their places. Joseph Meehan. Geraniums S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle and others. 2}i-m.,> $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Mtne. Salleroi, Rose Ge- raniums, Stocks, Helio- trope, Asparagus Spren- geri, Double and Single Alyssum, Forget-Me-Not, Vinca Variegata and Lan- tanas, strong, out of 23^-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. Pansies, Daisies (Bellis), Forget-Me-Not and Wall- flowers, ready to bloom for Easter. $ i .50 per 1 00, 5 1 2.50 per 1000. Seedlings, $2.50 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Hardy Ivies. Strong, 4-in., 4 to 5 ft., 3 to 4 runners, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids and Big Boston. Fine plants, $1.00 per iooo,$8.j per 10,000. TOMATO PLANTS. Ready for transplanting, all kinds, $1.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Two years old, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT ^^ Qeraniumi Rooted Cuttings Fine stock, ready now Poitevine, Ricard, Castellane, Perki Doyle and Viaud, $15.00 per lOOC S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1( Cash with order FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster, I Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchao' Geranium: POITEVINE, DOY NUTT, BUCHNER, $10.00 per 1000; R ANNA BROWN (New Pink). $12.00 I Cash with order. Peter Brown, i^^ffi GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Double Pink, •oitevine and Jaulin. Fine, healthy. SALVIAS, Bonfire lens. Large pl£ :.00 per 2000. PANSIES. Large transplanted plants, $3.00 d, $7.00 per 1000, S12.C Samuel Whitton,: ! Churchill Ave., Utica;ll GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. Guaranteed to reach yoi good growing condition; you run no risks whe get the order. Albert M. Herr, lancaster, The Florists' Exchange 833 radeList ants from 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per lOO. iPARAGUS Sprengen, ROSE GERANI- V\ rVY GERANIUMS. FICUS repens, V. lEGATED VINCAS, ALYSSUM double, Ai;RATUM dwarf, ARTILLERY PLANT, G ;man ivy, TRADESCANTIA. .ants from 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. IVRIS DAISIES, White and Yellow ENG- L B IVY. GERMAN IVY. HELIOTROPES (dk blue). SMILAX, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. A ARAGUS Sprcngerl. From 2-in. pots, t2.00 rlOO. C MATIS Panlculata Seedlings. 75c. per Id. 86.00 per 1000. FilNSE _ . . . - rdoz e;:lis jOOT _. LviA Bonfire. "f'uCHSIAS. CUPHEAS, GllMAN rVY. ARTILLERY PLANT, STE- V S, VARIEGATED VINCAS. ClYSANTHEMUMS: Polly Rose, Advance, Dia, White Cloud, Pacific Supreme, Golden Gk, Bonnaffon. CEISELE, Ikth : Westmoreland Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. COLEUS I Rooted Cuttings for the Trade 1 We can only offer I GOLDEN BEDDER and iVERSCHAFFELTII kt present, $6.00 per 1000 'Good, Strong, Clean, WeU-rooted ' Cuttings Satisfaction Guaranteed Casli with Order !A11 other varieties sold out for this month. A. NAHLIK Successor to C. SCHULZE & SON Established 1875 261-275 LAWRENCE ST., FLUSHING. N. Y. ooted Cuttings FpHSIAS. Fini tr 100. $8.00 ; H .lOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c per 100. i.OO per 1000. ASRATUM. Stella Gumey. 50c. per 100. *.00 per 1000. AiERATUM. Little Blue Star. SOc. per 100: 1.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. J!P. CANNATA, Ml. freedom. N. J. mME GOOD THINGS I YOU M/VY NEED pots, fine fI^HSIAS. ' ■ MiVedV ' 2 j^^in. 'i^is. '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. *: E3HANTRESS CARNATION. Rooted E3HANTRESS CARNAfiON.' ^-in! p'o'ti! '■ IRK PINK ENCHANTRESS CARNA- lION. Rooted Cuttings CRMAN IVY. Rooted Cuttings ECHNER GERANIUM (White). Rooted S ^VIA Zurich. ' 2H-'in'. m'ts.' .'.'!!!!.'.'!!!! Cash, please. E A.L0RENTZ, Middretown, N. DUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS r 100, S18.00 per 1000. .. S2.00 per 100 • ''"r~' *■" .ji""""'-J'' Orders taken now for ■in., for April delivery. Iner Rawlings, "e^w^r'" Clean, N.Y. ^ ye credit whereeredlt Is due — MenQon Exchange INGLIStI IVY S iDi. hmby pUnV 4-m. poti . per 100 $12.00 P>ted Cuttiiigt -----. " 1000 lOJM FiiTER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. A number of our florists are making some elaborate displays of Easter plants. Some are showing- new designs in ICaster novelties and baskets which serve to at- tract the attention of the public. We are having another scare of flood and high water, not quite as bad as last year so far, but our entire iWater front is cov- ered and almost up to Broadway, which interferes with our shipping center, as almost all our freight depots have had to shut down. Edw. Tracy, of the Rosery, Steuben St., returned from the International Flower Show in New York and states it was one of the finest, if not the best, he ever attended. He also has made arrangements for some Easter stock from a number of the growers who had ex- hibits at the show. H. G. Eyres, North Pearl St., was very busy last week ; besides wedding decorations he provided for the dedica- tion of the Elks' Building, and a number of dinner decorations on hehalf of the closing of the legislature for this term. He is booking a number of Easter orders now and looks for a very good trade both in plants and cut flowers. All of our Sunday and daily papers contained this advertisement last week: "Next Sunday the thirteen big green- houses of Danker the Florist will be open to the public to inspect the mam- moth display of Easter flowers and plants in bloom, and every on€ able to get there is invited." Mr. Danker expects thou- sands of visitors just as last year. He also has the best of praise for the Inter- national Flower Show. The Cut 'Flower Exchange, Steuben St., has had a few delays on shipments spite of that had a good week and a clean up daily. Orders for Easter are coming in fast. Mr. Tracey states he will be able to take care of the trade if the florists will let him know in time of their wants. His visit to New York's Flower Show was a treat to hira. The Arkay Florists, So. Pearl st., re- port the opening of their new store a success in every detail, They offered some very choice boxes of flowers which sold as fast as they could turn them out. The cut flower trade was above their Seasonable Plants and Cuttings SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Carnation Cuttings 100 Princess Dagmar 100.00 Scarlet Champion 12.00 100.00 Gloriosa and Benora 4.50 40.00 Beacon and Eureka 3.50 30.00 The following. S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000: White Wonder. White Enchantress, White Perfection, White Winsor, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchantress, Winsor, Victory, Enchantress. White Enchantress and Mrs. C. W. Ward, from 2M-in. pots, S4.00 per Clirysanthenium Rooted Cuttings Alice Salomon. Early white. . . Chieftain (Pinli like Bonnaffon) Wm. Turner White, Golden and Pink Chad 100 1000 S7.00 S60.00 12.00 100.00 The following Rooted Cuti , Lynnwood Hall, Whlti YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, YcUow Ivory, Nagoya. Merry Jane. Dolly Dimple. White Dean. Jones. Smith's Advan YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (Bonnaffon selected stock). Yellow Polly Rose, Golden Cyclamen Seedlings Bright Christmas Red S3..')0 S30.00 Bright Pink and Flesh Pink .... 3.50 30.00 White with Red Eye 3.50 30.00 Ferns Ferns Scottii and Boston. Strong 4-in., Boston Ferns, well established bench plants, S3.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, best of the Boston type; Strong bench plants. S5.00 per 100, S40.00 per 1000. Roosevelt and Boston F< fr"onds. S2To0^pe?'rOO,^S15"oO p^ 1000. Ferns for Fern Dishes, extra fine. Rose Plants Mrs. Geo. Shawye: Double White Kil- Glow PINK VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivy. Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pink Killarney 7.50 Maryland 7..50 Richmond 7.50 Kaiserin. wn Root Grafted .00 1000 100 1000 ).00 S2oO $35.00 ?300 ).00 250 35.00 300 !.00 1001 7.50 ISO r.50 60 12.50 120 r.50 60 12.60 120 r.50 60 12.50 120 ^50 60 12.50 120 f.50 60 12.50 120 65 15.00 120 60 12.50 120 Pacific Supreme, Amorita Best Pompons and Anemone-flo^ 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings. S2.00 per S17.50 per 1000. ROMAN J. IRWIN Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. Taft Cecile Brunner, or Sweetheart 12 American Beauty. SS. per 1000. te Catalogue of_Plants and Cuttings. 60 7.50 60 12.50 120 Classified Pages 860 and 861 ,«« 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK work to late hours in order to keep up. Whittle & Itiggs, Hudson ave., have booked a number of church orders for Easter decorations. They have com- At the New York Flower Show, March 21 to 28, 1914 Carnation Display. — First prize exhibit by the Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens. N. Y.. vering ISO sq. ft., to contain not less than 1000 blooms, and not more than 1500. See text. Geo. ]?rice, seedsman, Broadway, has sent out his 1914 catalog and the retail trade has started quite good. He expects tis supply of Roses in shortly, of which he carries a full line, also a complete stock of Summer flowering bulbs. Orders for funeral work were one of the features at the Broadway Florists last week, and they were compelled to the Birch bark, and has a year in order to get ares to finish the job, credit for the artistic ed, making one of the GERANIUMS . pots. S1.80 per 100. S18.0O Oper 1000; 3-in. pots. S3.00 per 100, 830.00 per 1000: 4-in. pots. S4.00 per 100. Poitevine. Doyle, and 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots. S3.50 pots, $5.00 per 100. ,/«r;st;,.s. Rooted Cuttings. 76c. ""50 per 100. 100; COLEUS. per 1000; , Variegated. 3-ir in. pots. S2.00 per 100. SIS.OO per 1000. AGERATUM. Stella Gurney. Rooted Cuttings. 60c. per 100; 2-in. pots. $1.S0 per 100. SALVIAS Bonfire and Zurich. Rooted Cut- tines. 75c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. HELIOTROPE, Blue. 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100 FUCHSIAS. 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, Double White. 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. J CANNAS. F. Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Pres. McKinley. Dormant. S1.50 per 100. ASTERS, Early and Late. Separate colors; MARGOTRITE ""cARNATIONS, VERBENAS, STOCKS; SINGLE PETUNIAS, Howard s Star. Seedlings, SOc. per 100; 2-in. pots. $1.50 TOMATOES, CABBAGE. 25c. per 100. PEPPERS, CAULIFLOWER. SOc. per 100. EGG PLANTS. Sl.OO per 100. Cash ■ • ERNEST HARMS Delanson, N. Y. CANNAS D. Harum. $1.S0; Egandale Shenandoah, S1.80; America, $1.75; Austria, 81.00; Pennsyl- vania, $1.85; Marlborough, $1.85; B. BeauO;, $2,50; Kate Gray. S1.2S; Bouvier. $1.85. All per 100. REX BEGONIAS. Mixed. $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Buchner, S. A. Nutt, and mixed, ► $1.85 per ' " ASPARAGi SCOTTII FEB J. H. DANN &;SON, WESTFIELD, N. Y. but they deser' way it is arra finest stores in Hazeltine's Flower Shop, Central aye., has a yery fine advance show of Easter plants. Orders for plants and out flow- ers for Easter are booked right along. CECIL BROWN Weeping Coleus 2-m.^ Rooted Cuttings 81.50 per 100. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt VINCA Varlcgata. 4-in.. II DRAC^NA pots, ready for sliift* g plants, 86.00 per 100- ■ 100. :th order, please. J. W. C. Sealy, Lynbrook, L. I., N. Y- WIU help all around If you mention the Bichange 834 The Florists' Exchange ^cminAkehurst in 1915. by S.S.Pcnnock-MechanO. 90av\<* Give credit where credit la doe — Mention Eycbnyipe CARNATION CUHINGS For Immediate Delivery 100 1000 COMMODORE $6.00 $50.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 45.00 WHITE WONDER 3.00 25.00 BEACON 3.00 25.00 C. W. WARD 3.00 25.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS 2.50 20.00 ST. NICHOLAS 2.50 20.00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It I THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. MANUFACTURES OF Self-Tying Carnation Supports and Rose Staites (Patented) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA SPLIT CARNATIOli Quickly, eutly and chei.y mendfd. No tools requij Pillsbury Carnation Stile Patented 1808 2000 for Sl.OO pofitpald I.L.PILLSBUB' •saiESBiipr.. Ill Write for Price List C 500,000 Carnations We a r whole pla ) the production of Carn I Rooted Cuttings Our c ping are superior to most 2-in. stock s „ . . , just what it is. All cuttings from stock plants grown for cuttings only and are large and fine. We also have some choice potted stock for April. May and June delivery. Place your orders ahead for potted stock if you want to be sure of it. 100 1000 2 $25.00 S35.00 itrcss. Pure white.. 3.00 25.00 35.00 Enchantress. Rose pink. . 3.00 25.00 Dorothy Gordon. Pin Victory. Scarlet White Wonder Rosette. Dark pink; fin S25 00 S ■; 00 25 00 35 00 35 00 45 00 35 00 45 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward. Pink... 3.00 25.00 35.00 We cannot say enough in favor of our Pure White Enchantress. Order some of that if you don t get anythmg else. 5 per cent, off, cash with order. Smith & Gannett, °^^.V.^' ^ lolet^ and Lilies seem to be the leadei John T Tianison bo Pearl st states ttiat he has contracted toi a laiger sup ply of Azaleas Lilies and bulbous plants than last year foi Easter as his many customers aie leiving ad\ance oideis fD same and he is compelled tu hn\e i larger stock on hand Beside this hi tiade has increased to djuble that ot li^ yeir m ■\H lines of final no The New Carnation "Alice" A beautiful shade of CLEAR, BLUSH PINK, midway between Gloriosa and Enchantress. A Marvellous Bloomer PETER FISHER, ^^kkt: has sold very well, especially Ibe pi two weeks, as the Spring display id started in Syracuse has t i m oi less extent been folk« 1 ut 1 outlook f r Eastei ti ide i ^ u Tlthough It IS not e\pe< ttd f j 1 i i d breakei Thtotloie Foeideiei the ii « II it heie has a well in inged an 1 iiii i i flowei shop on E Second st n In h niceh aiianged with a giod en nl ^oitment of plants of eicellent yuih The Hyacinths and Gineiauis lie es ciallj good He has bought the giei houses and stock of Geo Dumas a wUl run them in connection with toie as he is a aood gionei He serj pleased tilth the wav business 1 come to him since he staited I, W Perkins his mn\ed tinm Cayu t t 2- L 1 11 t St nheie he has bet' 1 advt. In the Exchange Carnation Cuttings ";il^";i» S^ ized in this line for years and know what good stock is. I offer 5 per cent, off for ca.sh with order This will more than pay shipping chaigea for you. April and May delivery from pots. Cash or references Pots Pots 100 1000 100 100 1000 100 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 $3.25 Whi.e Perfection $3.00 S25 00 $3 25 Wblte Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.25 White Wonder 3.S0 30 00 3 7o Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.25 Rosette 3.50 30 00 3 7o A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. ^ Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange CARNATIONS 3000 White Enchantrt 3000 Gloriosa 6000 Winona 2000 Rosette 1000 Salmon Beauty. , 600 Yellow Prin Fragrant Pinks All but Rosette ready now. Rosette April 1st. PLANTS FOR EASTER 0,000 EASTER LILIES in pots or cut. HYA- CINTHS, DAFFODILS and TULIPS in pots "CawnT, blossoms, selected colors; bloom in June, live for years, light green foliage, ma' ' ies. May be grown in Pinks should be in i $4.00 per 100. [ help all ground It yon mention the Exchange E.— ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATh IHH^HH^^^ p-r;. Mich. The group was arranged by A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison Av /■ery elaborate one. There were twelve silver cups su le valued at SIOO. at " • ' ■ - nfortunately, the bic ion when the group i ; base of the ex^ was Pbiladelph I had Can Fulton, N. Y. Business during the past Winter has n very good. Orders for funeral work :e been unusually heavy; bulb stuff show. Hi been very ^Tfere h failure cf 1 d no sttn int ot.tl The Florists' Exchange 835 Ready Now For Immediate Delivery 50,000 PHILADELPHIA Pink Carnation Rooted Cuttings Winner of the Sweepstake Prize, the Silver Cup and the S. A. F. Medal at the Cleveland Show of the American Carnation Society. QWe will let the following letters speak for themselves: , 1914. ; 25 blooms of thi ; of the Louisville, Ky., S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen: Several weeks ago you sent x new Carnation, "Philadelphia, to be shown at a meetmg ol the Kentucky Society of Florists. These blooms reached Louisville too late for this purpose, but we placed same in our show window and notified all the leading growers that they could see them on display at our estabhshment. These blooms remained in our window at least a week before they_ showed any signs of fading, and it was probably a day o fore they were thrown away. It will take Car caliber of Philadelphia to revive the demand f owing to the fact that the cheap sale of this flower has practi- cally killed the sale in high class stores; but if we can offer our trade Carnations equal to Philadelphia, we will give the cheap Carnation sale a "death blow." Wishing you continuous success, I remain. Very truly yours, JACOB SCHULZ, Per G. E. Schulz. Mgr. IndianapoUs, Ind., Jan. 4. 1914. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Gentlemen: We are pleased to report that the blooms of "Philadelphia Pink." whfch you sent us on December 29, have kept splendidly. Some of the blooms are still in good condi- tion at this writing. Indianapolis, Mar. 14, 1914. S. S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia. Pa. Dear Sir: The fifty blooms of Philadelphia sent us were displayed in our store to the best advantage. We thank you for your kindness. The flowers were shown to a great number of local growers and they were greatly impressed with them. We feel sure that the Philadelphia is meritorious and that we will be well repaid for our purchase. ^" ^"Ve^y "rufj'yorrs,^ BERTERMANN BROS. CO. Kokom. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. Philadelphia. Pi Gentlemen: On Jan. 3, you expn Philadelphia Carnation and arrived he good test as to their keep,' ' "■ ' - Wedr . Mar. 15. ] ;n than any of the rose-pink Yours very truly» ^jj^ ■ BAUR & STEINKAMP. Per . F. J. Cincinnati, Ohio. Feb. 4. 1914. S. S. Skidelsky & Co. My dear Mr. Skidelsky: Have received Philadelphia. I cannot refrain to compUment you and your associates upon the excellent condition it arrived in, as well as the liberal count. I have bought many novelties with sad experiences, but it was a pleasure to see this new one. I wish you and your partners m t y^^^^^^^^^^f^'^^^^^^ j^^^X RUDOLPH. placed in my dwellir Wednesday till the following 1 , ._ just one week from the day they were shipped. I regard very promising variety. The 1000 plants you sent m December are now in 3-inch pots and looki Yours truly. . W. COLES. 1913. Detroit the other day to loo productiveness ( S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. Philadelphia Dear Friend: The Philadelphia came through all right, and wert uplii c. Cal., Jau. 16. 1914. otedc Let also the satisfactory way in which same were packed. Yours truly. EDWINLONSDALE Morton Grove, III.. Mar. 6, 1914. S. S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia. Pa. Dear Sir: The vase of Philadelphia sent by you to the Chicago Florists' Club, March 5th, arrived in splendid shape, !ed much favorable comment among the growers i S. S. Skidelsky ^ V.,.., X Gentlemen: 1 made a at Philadelphia growing, and will s; prise to me. There is no question i._ __ ._ _ ^ this variety, and the color is pleasing indeed. I had shipped to us in Richmond a box of flowers from Mr, Clagge and Mr. Breitraeyer, and they arrived in perfect con- dition and remained so for over a week. I do not have the least doubt but that this variety will be quite an acquisition to our list of commercial Carnations. Yours very truly. THE E. G. HILL CO. Per Jos. H. Hill. Helena, Mont., Mar. 9, 1914. Mr. R. M. Rahaley, Detroit, Mich. Dear Sir: I received the flowers of Carnation Philadelphia on Saturday forenoon. They arrived in fairly good condition, some of them were somewhat bruised, others were perfect. Have them in water, and they all look pretty fresh now. We have sent an order for 250 cuttings. Thank you very much for sending the flowers. J. P. RING. (Cablegram) Merstham. Eng., Dec. 16, 1913. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Florists, Philadelphia, Pa. Award merit Philadelphia Royal Horticultural Society today. WELLS, Cleveland. O.. Dec. 9, 1913. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. none tl _ took these flowers home heir keeping qualities, and Tength of time they kept at the house. Yours truly. GUY W. FRENCH, Pres. (Ten days later) Morton Grove. III.. Mar. 17. 1914. S. S, Skidelsky. Philadelphia. Pa. Dear Sir: Some of the Philadelphia Carnation blooms ex- hibited at the Chicago Florist Club March 5th. were taken to our greenhouses after the Club meeting, and kept in fine shape un- til today. Mr. Wm. Craig, of Philadelphia, saw these flowers yesterday and he, too, was very much impressed with their keeping qualities. Yours t certificate of merit, le after the meeting to tes :Iemen: You will doubtle; I blo. nber thi lNov Before reaching Cleveland. 'hen I left De- had determined subject the blooms fifteen hours. I then kept them c. 1, when I packed them up and showed them at the CI' d Florist Club; here they created a very favorable imp n. Again on Dec. 3, I packed them up and exhibited tl the J. M. Gasser Co, Plant with the same result; the bloi Now tiffne; POEHLMANN BROS. CO., per Guy W. French. ip to Dec. 7. t every florist will agree with has certainly got my stamp ord or two about the stock of Philadelphia at Mr. F spected. The plants v the vigorous growth ar nks ahead of End . Cleme We are going to send to Detroit with the shipment of Or- chids, some of the bloom you shipped us nearly three weeks ago, which may be of interest and of use to you in advertising the keeping qualities of Philadelphia. You might let us know in what condition they are when they reach vou. Kindly get Detroit Store where they will be on Thursclay the first shipment this week as respectfully, DALE ESTATE. BiUerica, Mass.. Dec. 17. 1913. igan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit. Mich. Dtlemen: Your sample flowers of Philadelphia arrived morning i them from morning. We will be glad 1 fiat the flowers meet with our approval is shown by our order for 1000 sent to Mr. Skidelsky this a. m. We wish expressly to congratulate the packer upon his ability and conscientiousness. Very truly yours. BACKER & CO. Per G. Th. La Grange. 111.. Dec. 15, 1913. A. Henderson Co., Chicago, III. My dear Sir: I felt that I ought to let you know the condi- tion of the Carnation that was on exhibit at the Cook County Florists' Association. Thursday, Dec. 11. known as the Phila- delphia, and exhibijted by H H. Skidelsky. This is Monday brought _._._._.. ana i could have sold them over and over again, but prefer to keepthem in the window for show. I personally think that there will be a good future for this Carnation. Very truly yours, LA GRANGE FLORAL & SEED CO. WALTER SCOTT, Mgr. P. S. The temperature in store is kept about 65 degrees. West Toledo, O., Dec, 26. 1914. Mr. Robert Rahaley. Detroit, Mich. Dear Sir: I received the 500 Philadelphia Carnation rooted cuttings this morning in good condition. They were nice, clean stock, and nicely -rooted. I expect to go and see them growing in a few days. Respectfully, HARRY HEINL. Tuxedo Park, N. Y.. Mar. 6, 1914. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit, Mich. Sirs: The members of this society request me to cc vey to you their sincere thanks for the splendid vase of yc new Carnation Philadelphia Pink, which our judges had pl cials. The blooms t Strong Rooted Cuttings Guaranteed: $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 250 at lOOO Rate 8^ ^HlhFI^HV i^ TA I21S Beiz BulMing, [ • O, OIIIULLOllI U VV,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. E Write them you read thla advt. In the Exchange 836 The Florists' Exchange IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, GlTt ergjlt tTliere g-ealt 1« dne— Mention Erchimge Ready for immediate shipment BROOKLYN, N. Y. CLEAN, HEALTHY YOUNG STOCK 2-4-inch ROSE PUNTS CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Richmond $3.00 $25.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00 35.00 Sunrise 4.00 35.00 Bulgarie 4 00 35.00 Maryland 4.00 35.00 Killarney 4.00 35.00 Milady 4.00 35.00 Well Rooted 100 1000 Rose Pink Enclian tress . 2.50 20.00 Will te Perfection 2.50 20.00 Mrs. C.W.Ward 2.50 20.00 AU above ready for immediate shipment. PETER REINBERG, 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO. ILL. The Queen of Howers-The ROS[ MHiADT and SUNBURST. Own root, $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. Own root, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000; grafted, $17.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. Plants ready for shipping VERBENA PLANTS FOR SALE per . KILLARNET, WHITE EILLAR- NET, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and EAISERIN. Own root, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000: grafted, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J.L.DILLON. .-. Bloomsburg, Pa. New Red Rose FRANCIS SCOTT KEY named red seedling. Flowers large, to very large, on long stiff stems, opening to a high center; a hardy and easy grower. Stock limited; plants ready in March and April. Strong plants, own roots, 2>^-inch pots, $30.00 per 100; $7.00 tor 12; $12.00 for 25. Cash with an order. JOHN COOK EXTRA CHOICE FIELD nncpc i^onED GROWN nUjLj 4-lncli ON OWN ROOT Planted one-year-old ; grown one season in field; dug and potted in Fall, 1913; Wintered in cool houses; prime condition to respond quickly in pot, bench or field. 250 at 1000 rate; 25 at 100 rate. 10 100 1000 Baltimore Belle. Pink Red. Debutante. Pink. ).00 i Greville (Seven Sisters). Pink 1.00 8.00 70.00 Lady Gay. Pink 1.20 10.00 90.00 Mary Washington. White.. 1.00 8.00 70.00 Philadelphia Crimson Ram- Sweetheart. Pink Tausendschoen. Pink Tennessee Belle. Pink Veilchenblau (Blue Rambler) White Dorothy Perkins Wichuraiana (Memorial). Chrysanthemums Have you heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all, ready for immediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON N. vt. In J. the Eichantte •MUM ROOTED twXly°ncI'°"':::::...: li:t3 SiSiid---::::::: :: lliS .. 1.75 IS.OO 1000 WeUs- Latt'piiik.' '.'.'.'. .. 1.75 15.00 600 Chrysolora :: 1:75 15:00 Rose Plants WELL GROWN-FIRST CLASS Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, 2}<-in. $10.00 $90.00 Radiance, 2M-m 6.00 55.00 Rowayton Greenhouses ROWAYTON, CONNECTICUT GIvecreciltwherecredltlBdne— MentlonEicbamrp ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Golden Glow, Amith's Advance, Unaka, Mc- Niece, BonnaBon, Thanksgiving Queen. $1.75 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. $26.00 per 1000. Silver Pink Snapdragon Ready after Msxch lat. OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES GUSHING, Prop. Quidnick, P. O.. Anthony, R. 1. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichapge To make room— fine 2}i-i . . Rooted Cuttings, $12.60 per 1000. Cash, please. 515 S. West End Ave. Lancaster, Pa. advt. In the Exchange RUDOLfNAGEL Rochester, N. Y. The season of Lent seems to have lost many of its terrors ; at least it has this year, business having been very good con- sidering the weather and other draw- backs, we have experienced. Conditions at the present time show a little falling off in demand, and a corresponding in- crease in the amount of material, but it is hoped this is only temporary. Roses. Carnations and Sweet Peas are Visitors the past week were : S. W. Morgan, Le Roy, N. Y. ; H. S. Baker, Warsaw, N. T. ; Warren Burt, Perry, N. T. ; James P. Boyle, Lyons, N. Y. ; R. H. C. Bard, Syracuse, N. Y. ; Mr. and Mrs. David Scott, Corfu, N. Y. ; L. C. Stroh, Batavia, N. Y. ; Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dole, Lockport, N. Y. ; George L. Ely, Clyde, N. Y. ; Mr. Hudson, repre- senting Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Fishkill, N. Y. H. B. Steingee. ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings GROWN COLD PINE GROVE riORAl CORP., ^i^^'u^jSt Write thpm you rend this Hdvt. In flip ICxfhanep Prime stock for immediate or later delivery. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH © CO. At the New York Flower Show, March 21 Carnation Display. — ^The third prize in the Camj >n by S. A. Anderson, of BufTalo. nT Y. The larger >29, 1914 iisplay for effect in class c a of this exhibit is shown Commercial Rose Culture ''IISo A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. and PUB. CO., 2 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK abundant, and the quality is improving each day, due of course, to the bright weather we are having, and the prospects look very bright for fine stock for Easter trade. Orders are coming in for Easter plants, and the demand promises to be equal to, if not larger than, other years, and all the dealers are preparing for the coming rush. George B. Hart is occupying his new building, considered by all who have seen and know it, to be the most uptodate of its kind in the country, with the addi- tional floor space and added facilities for taking care of stock. MOEBISTOWN, N. J. — Mrs. J. M. Barker, wife of the well known local florist, who has been in St. Barnabas Hospital, returned home convalescent at the week end, much to the joy of her husband and friends. Mr. Barker "cleared the hoards" in the Sweet Pea classes last week at the New York Flower Show. YouNGSTOwN, O. — ^Fire on March 20 damaged the McLean florist shop to the extent of $500. The fire originated in a neighboring store. AprU 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 837 Place Order At Once for SHIP WHEN READY Craig Quality Stocit Craig Specialties are known all over the country and are in greater demand each year. Having increased our glass area over 100,000 square feet we are m a position to meet our fast increasing business. Our stock for the Easter and Spring season is superior in quahty to any we have ever grown, notwithstanding the mgn standard we have maintained for years. Any buyer seeking quality will be repaid by inspecting our immense stock at both our PhUadelphia and Norwood establish- ments. We extend to aU a very cordial invitation to call, feeUng assured your visit will be both a pleasure and a profit. If unable to call you may send us your order, large or small, with every confidence that it will have our best attention. We would suggest placing orders as early as possible. TERMS:— Cash with order. Kindly send sufficient to cover the entire bill. We do not make shipments CO. D. unless remittance has been made on account . guarantee acceptance. This does not apply to regular customers. Remittances:— Remittances should be made by money order or New York drafts. U money is All prices quoted in this Ust are strictly net. Shipping Instructions :— Give your name, post office, county and state, and the be made. Correspondence:— We endeavor to answer all correspondence promptly, but owmg to the pres- ' ■ ' ~ -Keep a copy of your order. We aim to have our orders cor- letter should be registered. name of your nearest express office to sure of business during the Easter rus rectly filled. Where we are at fault LILIES flowers, 12c. pei Plants with less than 4 flowers, 15c. per bloom Cut Ulies, medium, SI2 per 100 blooms. All plants have been grown moderately cool. RHODODENDRONS Our stock is large, the plants being exceptional!; HYDRANGEAS We have the larg geas ever ofi"ered t 7,500 perfect plants of the new Frencl. , proven so valuable to the ret have all been grown cool and ar( insuring satisfaction to the buyei which shipment i ^ „ 3SP0 : ask that a.'l requests be clearly and concisely stated. Errors:- shall make satisfactory > d finest stock of Hydran- trade at Easter, having r stock includes over 6,000 ROSES— Continued LEANS (New). The best of the Baby Ramblers, olors, bright red and pink, center slightly shaded ELLEN PAULSEN. Improved Amy Mullet. Free of mildew. A strong grower. o'A and 6-in. pots, doz. $6 and $9. SPIRAEA I fan, globular and pyramida Gay and GLADSTONE. Ours GENISTAS smaller siz pots, doz. Fine stock for basket work m the 3-in. pots, 100 $1.5; 4 and 4K-in.. and S4; S}4 and 6-in. pots, doz. S6 S9; 7-in. pots, doz. 812 and S15; large plants, S1.60, $2, S2.50 and S3. S1.50, S2, $2.50, $S, $3.50, $4, $5 $2.50, TAUSENDSCHON (Thousand Beauties). This ■was our finest and most popular Climber last year, and this year our stock is large and the niants are much finer. We cannot recommend highlj the Tauscndsc Strong plants and $1.50. Trained plants, fans, globu shapes, ea. $2, $2.50, $3, $3 $1, $1.25 $^r$6'an'd HYDRANGEA OTAK.SA. 6-in., $12, $15 and $18. 7 and cS-in., ea. $2, $2.50, $3, $3.; Specimens, ea. $5, $5 and $7.50. All of the varieties here offered ha by us under ordinary conditions as t( bihty to forcing for Easter. All hav< selves to be valuable additions. BABY TAUSENDSCHON. duction this year and wil popular Roses ever sent o same as the popular Ro coloring, but, belonging tc e, Tausendschon, in the Baby class, it is should try this l\?ayle'fiv! ;s, 100 $8. lOOO $75. Gene de Vibraye. La Loiiaine. Bri„... Mme. a. Riberam. Mme. E. Moulliere. . Maurice Hamar. Bright pink. Large Bright pink. "'"Ink "' Bright r, Mme. Renee Gaillard.' Large white. Souv. de Mme. E. Chantard. Bright i Radiant. Bright pink. Baby Bimbinet. Mont Rose. 6 and 7-in. pots, from 3 to 15 flowers, doz. $6, $9, $12, $15, $18, $24, $30 and $36. . April delivery, strong stock of the above varie- im'n i^'"^- P°^' '^'"^EPt where noted, 100 $8, April de OTAKSA, J Y BIMBINET, i 3 $15; MONT ROSE- ROSES BABY RAMBLERS ■ Easter, doz. $6 and $9. We have an s. which will e'toTs flowers, doz. $9, $12, li.^i and $18. HIAWATHA. The best variety of its color, bril- liant red with yellow center. shapes, ea'.'^sS!' $l!5o! $2, $2.50," $3,%, $5 and $6. Special baskets, ea. $7.50. JUNIATA. New climbing Rose. One of the very best of the seedlings raised by Mr. M. H. Walsh, of Woodshole, Mass. We purchased the entire stock several years ago at a large figure and this is the first time disseminated. We are offering some very handsome specimen plants in bloom for Easter delivery, and every one should have a few of this grand novelty. It is an unusually strong grower and the most prolific bloomer of any of the climbing Roses. The color is a beautiful rose pink, with tips of petals lightly tinged with white, and a white disc in the center of the flower. It is the ideal variety for either forcing or for outside doz. S4 and S6; larger plants 75c. LILY OF THE VALLEY. 5-in. pots, doz. 37.50; 6-in. pots, doz. S9. ith its highly colored fo- vSe5i,?iro1't1 S20, 1000S175';4 aooopli ! plants, 100 S50, S75 and SlOO; 6-in. pots, strong plants, doz. 812, S15. S18 and S24; 7-in. pots, strong plants, doz. S25, S30 and S-SO; 8-in. pots, made up beautiful plants, doz. S24, S30 and S36; 10-in. pots, made up beauti- ful plants, ea. S5, S6 and S7.50; 12 and 14-in. tubs, made up beautiful plants, ea. SIO and S15. Every retail store and grower should feature Crotons this Easter and Spring. We know our stock will Croton Punctata. One of the finest and most satisfactory varieties for basket work and centers of Ferneries. 2 ^-in. pots, 100 S8, 1000 S75; 3-in. pots, 100 S20, 1000 S150; 4 in. pots, 100 $25. 1000 S225; 8-in. pots, made up, doz. SIS and S24. Croton Norwood Beauty. This variety is one of the best of our seedlings raised three years ago, and we are now m a position to offer same in colored . „ 6-in. pots, heavy, doz. S18 Croton Chantrierii Major. if and is brilliantly heavy, doz. §12; We desire to stock of Roses, „ _ ___„ the^ following varieties. We saying we are the largest gr for Easter in America. V/e will please the most critical will prove \ HAI.F STANDARD BABY RAMBLERS, leans. President Tatt, Phyllis, etc., t tionally fine plants, 3-ft, stems. Ea. i all been grown cool and iXCELSA. New climbing Rose. ' known as the red Dorothy Perkins, brilliant and is bound to prove the red Rambler. We offer splendid pla $4^S5andibS'. One of the best ol French introductions- Very large leaf, bril- ed red and yellc 5K-in- pots, ea. 75c., pots, heavy, 100 S25; 4.- heavy, doz. S15 and $lb. New Seedling Varieties. Our Crotons, some of which we dissen 1911, are varieties that should be er's and_private person's collect far superior to many ol the older ^ tons and the types range from : large leaf. We particularly call y lem, as notnmg surpasses ic arrangement. 24^-in. -in. pots, heavy, 100 S50; 75c. and SI; 6-in. pots. plants, ea. S3.. DRACAENAS. ^Ind S5 Sfghly°c lety of foliage plant irea Dracaena. The SPECIAL UMBRELLA ROSES. Standard Roses trained on wire frames in the shape of umbrellas, in the following varieties: Dorothy Perkins, Lady Gay, Hiawatha, Tausendschon. Beauti- ful plants. STANDARD GLOBES. Trained on ' in all varieties listed in our catalogue. Beautiful plants at $3.50, $4 and $5 < vantage in making up the popular Christmas bas- kets or for Spring boxes, while the large specimens have always been in great demand for decorative purposes. We are now growing more Dracaenas, in greater variety, than any firm in this country. Dracaena Massangeana. The variety with the golden down the le plant is the I ise. We have ell colored, and of the ve :n. pots, doz. S7.50. 100 g the 1 stock, doz. S15 and $18. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY Lord Wolseley. One of the ■ :ies for Christmas and for Spring ight red in color. Strong stock fi 2-in. pots, 100 $12; 3-in. pots, Dots, 100 S35; 5-in. pots, doz. $9. offered to the trade and one of the striking in existence. Strong plants, 5 and pots, ea. $5; small plants, ea. S3. Aurora (New). First time offered. Vom anv other variety, the colormg of a light green. Strong plants, 5 and 6-in. pots^ ea. $5; small plants, ea. S3. . Dracaena Baptistii. l-ong, broad foliage; cream, red and orange. 6-in. pots, ea. SI, S1.25 and pinkish blending w S1.50; 2M-in. pots, 100 S25. 1 Stiicta Grandis. Carmir pots, lOO $25; 3-in. pots, 1( $16. I $50; 5 i , $12 i Dracaena AxnablUs. Green and pinkish white; one of the finest varieries. 3-in. pots, 100 S35; 4-in. pots, 100 $50; 5-in. pots. doz. S9 and S12; 6- in. pots, doz. SIS and SIS; 2M-in. pots, 100 S25. Dracaena Shepherdii. Carmine 2K-i 5; .3-i ; 6-m. pots. 4-in, pots, strong p gest ordering trie always great. Dracaena Fragrans. Dracaena Mandaiana. Large, bright red leaf, beautifully colored. 2H-in. pots, 100 S25; 3-m. pots 100 S35; 4-in. pots, 100 850; 6-in. pots, 100 S75; 6-in. pots, doz. S12 and S15. Dracaena Godsefflana. Green arid white leaf. very hardy; fine ; 3-in. 1 S20; ^..^ Wm. A. Manda, and is the strong- est-growing Dracaena we have. Although not as highly colored as Dracaena De Smetiana, we have found it wonderluUy durable as a house plant. We offer splendid specimens. 2H-m. pots, 100 S12; 4-in. pots, 100 S35; .5-in. pots, 100 $50; 6-m. pots, doz. S9 and $12. Dracaena Gladstone (Rare). 2;4-in. pots, 100 S25; 4-in. pots, c «.. ^ - - - ~~ A^rite for our >A^holesale List lOOO Aores W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. California Privet 2 years old, cut back once. Nursery run. No grading. Well branched. $12.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. JOHN BENNETT Atlantic Highlands, N. J. California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Nonvay Maples and Norway Spruce. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, 'SSi^Tri'!;; Robbinsville, N.J. Bargains in Ornamental Shrubs In assorted lots, 2-3 ft. at $7.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 Altheas, Barberry (European), Barberry (Purple.) Snowberry, Deutzias, Forsy thias. Spiraeas, Syringas 3-4 ft., $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 ; 2-3 ft., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Berberis Thunbergii Hedging mf 18/24-in., $10.00 per 100. $80.00 per 1000 ; 12/18-;n., $6.00 per, $50.00 per 1000 MANCHESTER, C. R. Burr & Co. CONN. Olto Heinecken Horticultural Agency Bole AmerioaD Representative of: i. Heins Sons, Halstenbek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. Neubert, Wandsbek (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing. A. Ketlholz, Qnedlinbur^ (Germany) Higb Grade Vegetable Seed H. Zyp & Co., Lisse (Holland) Wholesale Bulb Grower, Specialty Hyacinths Aleo HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, I Western Headquarters FOR Boxwood Pyramid Form Winterson'sSeedStore 166 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, ""XSS"" ELIZABSTH. N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS and TRANSPLANTS For lining out. Seedlings. $2.26 to $3.50 per 1000. Transplants. 6.00 to 10.00 per 1000 TREE SEEDS The Norlh-faslern forestry Co. ""cVn"' Give credit where cred it is due — Mention Exchange ^jgntn»rasii»iai i Moon's Nursery Stock Conveniently Accessible for Inspection Right in the Heart of New York City THE Railroads entering the Grand Central Station in New York have made possible a highly interesting permanent exposition in that depot. You will find there many things of interest. At the en- you get o£f the eleva- te introduced to Moon's Kvergreens. Inside w« have a special Bxhihit to which you are cordially invited. The Tea Gar- den in the center is planted throughout with Moon's Ever- greens. The kind of stock you see on display is the kind of stock we want to sell you — it is the kind we will ship you. Every Tree, Shrub, or plant shipped from Moon's Nurseries is freshly dug, for we carry none of it in storage cellars. When you are in New York just drop around at our exhibit. Make it your headquarters by leaving your packages there or meeting your friends at our booth. But don't put off until you are in New York to write us about any lists of Hardy Trees or Shrubbery that you are want- ing. That can't be put off, for the planting season is already here and we are prepared to serve you with an enormous as- sortment and wide range of sizes. Catalogs describing our stock and giving prices will be gladly mailed t^pon request. riic ^^^. H. Moon Company Nursery Place >^o^ MorrisviIlcPa. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: Room "H." 21 South 12th Street Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange HARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boshoop,llolM Represented by-W.B. Van Eyfc, 14 Stone St., N. Y. City Reciprocity— Saw it in the Exchange Mictielsen & Co. Naarden, HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Roxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on application. American addnss: c/o MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street. New York Gty Write them you read thla advt. in the Exchange Oregon Rose Bushes HYDRANGEATOTAKSA For Pots, Tubs and Outside Planting 3Sc., 50c., 7Sc. HARDY PERENNIALS View Floral Co. ''l^^k,'^^'- The Florists' Exchange 839 Nursery Department Josept Conducted by Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSBRYMBN i President, J. B. Pilkincton, Portland. Ore.; vice- j proideat, Henry B. Chasb, Chase, AU.; sccfe'ary, • John Halu Roche' »■■ ■" -- - - - Cercis Canadensis alba {Subject of this week's illustration) WHEN the Japanese Judas Tree, Cercis Ja- ponica, was introduced to cultivation, it drew attention to itself for use in collections of shrubs, because it is more shrub-like than the wild one of our woods, C. Canadensis. It is true that the latter had been used in shrubberies, as it still is, but its disposition is to attain to the size of a small tree. It is often seen as a small tree both in natural posi- tions and when planted on lawns as well; and when in perfection of blooming in early Spring it attracts much notice, often being 20ft. to 30ft. high when in good soil and position. The flow- ers are rose colored, in small clusters, appearing before the leaves. The white flowered variety, the one we illustrate, differs only in its flowers. In habit of growth and in all other re- spects it resembles the nor- mal form as represented in the photograph. It is a beau- tiful small tree, being so dis- tinct from the common rose colored one as well as from any other tree with legumi- nous, or pea shaped flowers. In common with many other small trees it can be planted as a shrub, and be kept as such by .judicious pruning every Spring, as soon as its flowering is over. Attention was first called to this white flowered variety by D. "W. Cozard, of La Cynge, Kansas, who sold it to the late J. C.' Teas, Carthage, Mo., who dis- tributed it to his customers. There is another species, not quite as hardy, as de- sirable for cultivation here, C. Siliquastrum, a native of Europe, which has handsome, dark purple flowers. Com- ing from the southern part of Europe it is well fitted for the border States where Winters are not severe. The Japanese one already mentioned has larger and darker rose colored flowers than Canadensis, and is better fitted for shrubberies than as a small tree. It is of comparatively slow growth, an:! everywhere admired for its beauty when in bloom in early Spring. ■ The common name of Judas Tree is accounted for in botanical works in this way: The old author Gerard, in compliance with the popular notion of his time, says: "This is the tree whereon Judas did hang himself, and not on the Elder tree, as it is said." However this may be, our own species, Canadensis, should be free from the odium attached to the tree on account of the name. If one is to be charged with having supported the traitor, it appears to be Siliquastrum. _ There appears to be some difi'erence of SJ^?!^'^ opinion as to which Willow is properly Willows entitled to the name Pussy Willow. The reason for this is that there is more than one Willow with large showy catkins in early Spring, and as these catkins, by their softness, have become known as "pussies," the common name has been applied to many. However, the Goat Willow, Salix caprea, seems to have the most followers of the common name. It is surely worthy of it, as its early flowers are so pretty, and come "so early in the Spring. This is the Willow on which the weeping one, Kilmarnock Weeping Willow, is usually grafted. As it sometimes sprouts from tlie roots after being grafted, and the Kilmarnock portion sometimes dies, it gives many a one a Pussy Willow which they would not have had otherwise. Salix di'scolor is sometimes called Pussy Willow. It has large, handsome catkins, which are attractive, but those who have experimented with them say that some- how caprea is preferred. There is a third one called Salix Medeni which is gaining some . prominence. Its pussies are very lar^/e and showy. It is of stronger growth than caprea and flowers a few days earlier. It is likely to attain a good deal of prominence as a large tree of it seems to possess the necessary vigor. Willows have both male and female catkins on the same plants. The male ones are those that give the color, the stamens having the yellow dust with which fertilization is carried on. As these stamens consist of many hundreds on a single catkin it explains the cloudy yellow appearance of many of the plants when their display is on in early Spring. In some European countries branches of these Wil- lows are used as "palms" for church purposes on Palm Sunday, and are known as "palms" instead of "Pussy Cercis Canadensis alba. The White Judas Tree _, _,, Birches are deservedly popular The flower. ^^^^^. g^e and all of them have ing Birch .^jj^e special feature to recommend them. Those of white bark receive the most attention, and for Winter effect they are often planted. They are indeed of special merit then, their white trunks and larger branches attracting so much attention when among other trees of the usual dark color. It is one of these white barked ones, Betula papyracea, known as Paper Birch and Canoe Birch, that has re- ceived the name of Flowering Birch. This name it de- serves. Not only is it the most handsome of Birches in tills way, but it "is also one of the earliest of the flower- ing trees of Spring. Its full display of flowers is made as early as those of Magnolia stellata, or at about the same time. It has been observed here in fuU flower on .'Vpril 24, the exact date depending on the weather. This is in advance of its foliage of course. The flowers con- sist of long, slender catkins of a yellowish brown color, fragile looking, which are waved about in the wind. In length they are Sin. and over, and usually are pre- sented in great numbers. As those acquainted with this Birch are "aware, it is prized as one of the best, if not the best, of all the white barked Birches, its younger branches have almost black bark. There is thus the con- trast of white and black always, besides other colors which may be near it, and then when the flowers appear in early Spring there is additional charm presented to view. When a clump of trees is nearby, and this Birch is in its front it is displayed to great advantage. Don't nverlook this Flowering Birch when making up a plant- i:i^^ list. . Before growth commences in Spring, is bpraying j^ ^^ excellent time to spray evergreens liivergreens ^^^^ ^^.^ troubled with the red spider or any other injurious insect. In fact, whether the presence of insects be known or not, a good spraying is work well done, ensuring the freeing of the trees from such insects as may not be visible. When ever- greens are in bad condition from the attack of insects it is shown in the pale color of the foliage and by a cessation of growth. The sap is sucked from the foli- age, half killing it, and this stoppage of sap prevents the flourishing of the tree, and a stunted growth is the result. It is well understood that anything of an oily nature sprayed over insects is fatal to them, hence the value of niany such compounds offered by those who prepare them. What is known as fish oil is popular with many. its cost is little, and its application most effectual. Mixed in the proportion of about 12 lbs. of it in 50 gal- lons of water it is of the proper strength. As aforesaid, before growth commences is a good time to sjiray, there being then no tender leaves to be injured. If not done then, wait until the new growth hardens somewhat, say about Mid- summer, then spray. A thor- ough spraying before growth starts is often all that will be required, but another one in Autumn is advisable, for then it may be relied on that the enemy has been routed. It is a great pleasure to ob- .serve the new growth follow- ing a thorough Spring spray- ing. The growth will not be as vigorous as it should be at first, owing to the injury sus- tained from the insect at- tacks, but what is made will be of the normal green color, not of the pale, sickly look it would have had no spray- ing taken place. The several Spruces are much preyed on by insects, particularly by the red spider. The Hemlock, the White, Black and Blue Spruces are their favorites. In connection with spray- ing is the matter of cutting out dead branches from ever- greens. These branches har- bor the insects to a great de- gree, as it protects them from light, air and rains, which they dislike. This is why, when such trees are in con- fined positions, crowded together or near buildings, in- sects are always more troublesome than when rain and wind have full" play on them. This explains why when such trees are near enough for a line of hose to reach tliem a full force of water alone will often suffice to sweep away all such pests. It should be understood by those who Hyapangeas ^^^^ ^^^^ j^ charge of Hydrangeas that to be Pruned ^^^^^ ^^g ^^^ distinct classes of them so far as pruning is concerned. One requires heavy pruning in early Spring, the other must not be pruned at that season. Those to be pruned in Spring are all the species and varieties of native origin and the Japa- nese one, H. paniculata, and H. p. grandiflora. Our native ones consist of these: H. arborescens, H. cinerea, H. quercifolia and H. radiata, and included in this list are the snowball varieties of arborescens and cinerea. It is these snowball, or sterile flowered forms, that will he best known, and these should receive the close prun- ing referred to. This pruning is better done in late Winter, but any time before growth commences will answer. These Hydrangeas will flower without pruning, but the heads of flowers are larger on the pruned bushes than on unpruned ones. These two snowball forms, H. cinerea sterilis, and H. arborescens grandiflora, are great favorites, flowering profusely in July and August. But it is a mistake to advertise them "as everbloomers, which they are not, giving the one crop of flowers only. But by holding back some plants in cold storage, planting them late in Spring, a continuous display of flowers may be had. The same is true of H. paniculata grandiflora. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE A Business Paper For Business Men 840 The Florists' Exchange IMPORTANT If you desire to purchase NuFSCPy Stock send us your list of wants for prices. Wholesale List of 44 pages con- taining almost everything, to the Trade only. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth. N. HARDY NURSERY STOCK Such aa HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS. CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue GREUP & PLOEGER, Boskoop, Holland Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonable. Wholesale Trade List for the Ashing THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North flbington. Mass. We are in a Position Ve^ ?h^ar °,S.r'^'"S?dX attractive to anyone who Is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. I( you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finer varieties ot Evergreene, send 'in your llsU and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West Farms Road, N. Y. City The National Nurseryman The official organ of the American Abso- eiation of Nurserymen. Circulated among the trade only. Published monthly. Subscription price, one dollar per year in advance. Foreign subscriptions, one dollar and fifty cents per year, in advance. Sample copies free upon application from those in the trade, enclosine their THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY Inc. 218 Livingston BIdg., Rochester. N.Y. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P, Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Evergreens rOR ROCKERIES H. den Ouden (SlSon Boskoop, Holland Write for complete Wholesale Catalogue Hiirs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A Ca^JTUK Y Complete .nortmeiit in Urge and •m>U ma Price List now ready llKO.IIillNyrseryCo.,liic.Du,SSirux. BTerftreen" LarttMt Grow< BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Beddins Plants Nearly 10,000 subscribe for THE EXCHANGE and we are gaining New Readers weekly. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS VINES an W. B. WHITTIER ® CO. FINB STOCK of ANDROMEDA8 FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Reciprocity — Saw 1 MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES— Elizabeth, N. J. Business has been very satisfactory the past few weeks, in this locality. Plants ot all kinds are selling well, and at the present time there is a better caU for these than for Bowers. The Union Sq. Floral Shop, 841 Elizabeth aye., reports that business has been very good. Mr. Carter, the owner, told the writer that he had placed a very large order for Easter stock, which will consist of Lilies,. Azaleas, and many other blooming plants. He expects to do a very large business. J. J. Brummer, 1155 Elizabeth ave., says business has been above what he had expected, having had plenty of fu- neral work, and a good demand for cut flowers. J. A. Meekins, Elizabeth ave., expects that trade will increase. He has quite a good supply of pot plants suitable for Easter. John White, Jr., of 1272 Clinton pi., is busy getting his houses in shape tor the Easter rush, and has Azaleas, Lilies, Lilacs, ferns. Hyacinths and Daffodils in pans. His houses are well filled with all sorts of very healthy looking bedding stock such as Geraniums, Coleus, Salvia and Cannas. J. M. W. Williamsport, Pa. Kester & Hardin have an attractive window display in the way of novelty baskets of Spring flowers, artistically decorated with fancy novelty ribbons and chiffons. They report business much ex- ceeding their expectations, this being the first year in business. Evenden Bros, will move their retail business to more commodious quarters at the corner of third and Pine sts., about April 1, their present store being entirely too small to handle the increase in their retail trade. This firm also does a large wholesale plant trade. At their green- houses all stocks are coming along in good shape, particularly worthy of note being a house of Baby Rambler and Dorothy Perkins Eoses. The Williamsport Floral Co. executed the decoration for the opening of a new department store here; numerous plants of Cinerarias in baskets, and single plants wrapped in wax paper, were used with telling effect. A number of large palms were artistically grouped along the ffllllHI OLDWELL rf:-"T ■ip. ' fSj^^^^H^ffi Ornamental Trees From Harrisons' Silver and Norway Maples, I Planes, Poplars, Oaks and other I deciduous trees ; Kosters and Colo- I rado Blue Spruce, Firs, Junipers, I in large transplanted sizes. I Get our latest Wholesale Book- I let, which gives full list, with I prices. I Harrisons* Nurseries Box A9a. Berlin, IVId. WIU help all aroand It yon mention SCHWEDLER'S MAPLE (Purple Norway Maple) 7 to 8 ft., extra Ene stock, 75c. each, $7.00:per:i0. NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted, 60c. each.IM.OOIperl 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft., 60c. each, SS.OOIperllO. NORWAY SPRUCE 15 to 18 in., extra fine. Sl.OO perUO, $7.00 per 100. 12 to 15 in., extra fine. 75c. pcr.lO, J6.00 per 100. BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM 6 to 7 ft., 1 to IJ^ in. caliper. $3.50 per 10. All kinds of Nursery Stock. JOS.H.BLACK,SON &C0, Hightstown, N. J. -M entlonBxobflPep DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Borlia and Hamburg gradea. Axaleea, Palms, Bays, etc^ from Bdffum. les, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc.. from Oudeobosch, HoIIane Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. [ Star and three other brands. 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Write them you read thla advt. In the Exchange JACKSON & PERKINS CO. NEWARK. NEW YORK Wholesale Growers for the trade TREES and PLANTS of all kinds California Privet EXTRA FINE FOR GRADE."' 2% to 3 ft., 6 strong branches, 83.00 per 100, S26.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., all strong, selected plants. 8 or more strong branches. S4.00 per 100,1530.00 per 1000. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. 2-year trans- planted, fine, stocky plants, S5.00 per 100; 18 to 24, very heavy, $8.00 per 100. - ■ " , ^ ^ ^ j No charge for packing. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown. N. J. WIU help all around if you mention the Bschange Giganteum and formosum Lilies In bud, just right for Easter; three, four and five buds to the plant, any height desired. Pack in earthen ot paper pots. BRANT BROS. Inc. UTICA, NEW YORK ; ONLY. The Florists' Exchange 841 Easter Plants AZALEAS ONE of our specialties. We have three large houses of these popular Easter plants. Our stock ia well budded and shaped and in the right condition for Easter. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, pink. We are exceptionally strong on this popular variety; fine plants in 6 and 7-in. pots, 60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25, S1.50, and $2.00 each. Ernest Eckhart, pink, 60c. and 75c. each. Vervaeneana, variegated, 75c. and $1.00 each. Mme. de Schry- veriana, double variegated, 75c. $1.00 and $1.25 each. Niobe, double white, $1.00 and $1.25 each. LILIUM Multiflorum and Giganteum. Grown from 9-10 bulbs, fine plants, 10c per bud; less than 4 buds to a plant, 12c per bud. ^e grow 7000 Lihes. SPIRAEA DAFFODILS RHODODENDRONS HYDRANGEA Otaksa. One large house of this variety alone, and the best selling of all Easter plants in 6 and 7-in. pots. 3 to 8 blooms to a plant, 50c., 75c., Sl.OO, SI. 25, $1.60 and $2.00 each. We also have a fine lot of French varieties; Bouquet Rose, pink; Countess De Vibraye, pink; Mme. E. Moulliere, white; fine plants, 6-in. pots, 75c. and -'$1.00 each ROSES Richmond, 6- HYANCINTHS We grow only the three beat varieties: Gertrude, pink; Grand Maitre, blue; La Grandesse, white. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. TULIPS 3 bulbs in a 4-in. pot, MuiUIo, pink; Touinesol, red and yellow; Rubra Maxima, scarlet. $12.00 per 100. FERNS 8-in. Azalea Nephrolepis ScottU and Harrlsll. pots, $1.00 each. FICUS Elastica. Rubber Plants. 7-in. pots, very heavy, 75c. each; 6-in. pots, 40c. each. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 5}^ and 6-in. pots, 3 to 5 tiers, 50c. and To save express charges, pie I mention if you want the pots. Cash with order, please. When visiting Philadelphia, stop and pay us a visit. Our greenhouses are located only four miles from the center of city— Market Street. Take car on Fifth Street, marked Fox Chase or Olney. get off at EnstolTStreet, walk two squares east. jK CS^^WJMWM M lk.llk.1 M9W%£\d Second and Bnstol Streets and Rising Sun Avei ASCtlMANIN DKU9«9 Philadelphia, pa CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted 2K-inch Cuttings Pots 100 1000 100 1000 YeUow Eaton S2.00 S17.50 S2.50 $20.00 Helen Newberry 2.00 17.50 2.50 20.00 YeUow Bonnaffon 1.75 15.00 Jennie Nonin 1.75 15.00 Gloria, from pots only . . 2.50 20.00 H. W. Rleman. Best Dec. Yellow, same type and as good as Bonnaffon. Season Dec. 1 to 15. Per doz.. $1.00; 100, $6.00; 1000. $50.00. Stonewall Jackson. Good Dec. While, to grow for sprays. Season Dec. 1 to 20. Per doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00; 1000, $50.00. KRAMER BROS. FARMINGDAIE, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange CARNATIONS F.MRNttSSONSCO. LAFATETTE, INDIANA GERANIUMS Fine, strong plants from 2^-in. pots. Nutt, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. La Favorite (Double White). 12.25 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO. Rlcard. Poltevlne, $2.60 per 100, $24.00 per "CANNA BULBS. Kliig Humbert, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Oueen Cliarlotte, Souv. Cash' JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END. N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange GERMAN IRIS 6 varieties, field-grown, $3.50 per 100. Physostegia Virginica and Veronica longifolia Subs. S3.50 per 100. PHLOX, not named, separate colors, $2.50 per 100 W.E. KING, Little Silver, N. J. Will help all around if yoa mention the Exchange MIDDIJ: ATLANTIC STATES Oswego, N. Y. There is a general complaint of dis- eased Lilies ; not confined) to one sort, or any one source of supply. Some growers have lost as many as 50 per cent., and it is a question if in the future they will attempt to grow them, but buy what they require from the large wholesalers. Carl Beckstedt, who for some yeajs was troubled with grubs eating the flow- ers of his Carnations, finds that since he has given -up the bench system and has grown his plants in solid beds with concrete walls, the pests have disap- peared. A large block of Gallas planted] out are giving a great crop of flowers. Violets, which are a specialty with him, have done remarkably well. F. Penfold, the youngest recruit to join the ranks of the florists here, and who was joined in partnership by P. Leavens, has bought the latter out and is running the business alone at 102 E, Bridge St.. and is well satisfied with the way trade is coming to him, and expects to put up more glass this Sum- mer. W. H. Workman has a very complete and large stock, all of which is in prime condition. His large blocks of Hya- cinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Valley. Pan- sies, Lilies, Azaleas, are grand, andi promise to maintain his high standard. N. C. Feeley, who was burned out two weeks ago, has opened a store at 75 B. Bridge st. When it is fixed up he will have a very compact and attractive place. The window is large, and a good dis- play can be made. He expects to put up more irlass this Summer. W. D. Stewart, who always has_ good Carnations, is fortunate in having _ a splendid crop. Beacon, a great favorite with him, is grand. White Wonder, too, is giving a splendid lot of flowers. Windsor, Enchantress Supreme and others are doing equally well. If there is one thin? more than an- other he is proud of, it is his Lemon tree, standing about 6ft. high, having 20 Lemons, each one weighing not less than 21bs. A nice lot of Schizanthus in 5in. pots, full of flowers, was a pleasing sight. H. T. Chrysanthemums are now booking orders on the following Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and stock from 214-mch pots, March or later delivery. Kooted l,uttings 2 100 1000 Golden Glow $2.00 $17.50 Pacific Supreme 2.00 17.50 Nagoya. Dolly Dimple Robert Halliday.. Dr. Enguehard — Ouinola Pompon. Baby Pompon. . . Lynnwood Hall. . Unaka Ghrysolora Baby Margaret... 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.60 4-mQh Stock 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 Golden Age. Rooted Cuttings 2>i-inch stoc -— -000 100 lOOO ■.50 $3.00 $25.00 iO 30.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 White Eaton 2.50 Golden Gem 3.00 Fairy Queen 3.00 Wells' Late Pink 3.00 December Gem 3.00 Thanksgiving Queen. 3.00 25. Golden Chadwick.... 3.00 25. White Chadwick 3.0( Chadwick Supreme. . 3.0( Roman Gold 3.0( Naomah 3.0( Wm. R. Brock 4.0( Helen Newberry 4.0( Ramapo 8.0( Golden Star 8.00 75. 5.00 40.00 5.00 40.00 10.00 90.00 00 10.00 90.00 ROBERT CRAIG CO., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. BRANCH, NORWOOD, PA. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Strong and well rooted; guaranteed to be perfect in every respect. Early Snow, Maud Dean, R. Halliday, Major Bonnaffon, White Bonnaffon, Patty, Comoleta, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Money Maker, S1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Chas Razcr, Ghrysolora, Unaka, Golden Glow, Smith's Advance, Harvard, Dolly Dimple, Roman Gold, $1.75 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. W. R. Brock, sold up to May 15th. December Gem, fine Thanksgiving White. $2.00 per 100. Chadwick Supreme, White Chadwick, Golden Chadwick, Pink Gem, $2.60 per 100. POMPONS — Souvenir d'Or, Quinola, Lulu, Miss Julia, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lag- ravere, $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. if you wish an order later would be pleased to book it and root it at date wished for. Special price on M. Bonnaffon and M. Dean in large quantities. ARTHUR COOMBS - Wholesale Florist - WEST HARTFORD, CONN. ; is due — Mention Excban. BOOK of WATER. GARDENING S^ A.T. De La Mare Ptg. ®, Pub. Co., 2 Daune St., New York 842 The Florists' Exchange 150,000 Alternantheras p. Major, Rosea and YeUow. $4.50 per 1000, BrUUantlsslma and Jewel, S5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. Jl.OO per 100; fine EtoUe d'Or, $2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow. White, $1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. GENISTA. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gurney and PauUne, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. $8.00 per 1000. VINCA Variegata and Green. 90c. per 100, $8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $5.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. Assorted. $1.00 per 100. FUCHSIA. Named kinds, $1.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIA. Named. $1.00 per 100. STOCK SEEDLINGS. Princess AUce and Beauty of Nice. S5.00 per 1000. COLEUS. 10 kinds, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. P. Rose, Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow, Appleton, Weelcs, Dolly Dimple, 2-in. pots, "^LOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted. 2), FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Pauline, wiiite; Gurney, 2-in.. GERANIUMS. Mad. Sallerol, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash, please. BYER BROS., Chainbersburg,Pa. Will help all around If yon mention the Bxcbaiige A TEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS 1 DRACAENA indivisa, 6-ln_ $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2)i-in.. $5.00 $5.00; 4-in.. $10.00; BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 4-in, 16c.; 6-in., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-i] , 2c. each; Cash with order. 3-in., 1 .; , $5.00 per Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N.J. Will help all around If you mention the Eschange ROOTED CUTTINGS AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. 50c. per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, Major Bonnaffon, $1.00 per 100. HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS, assorted, $1.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, Marguerite. Fine, mixed, from 2-in. pots, S2.00 pel 100. VERBENAS, Giant-flowered. From 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. 9 E. A. WALLIS <& CO.. - Berlin. N. J. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Violets— Violets Marie Louise, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, $5.00 pei 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W.J.CHINNICKJR£NTON,N.J. will help all aronnd If yoo mention the CYCLAMEN SH-in.. Be.; 4M-iii.. 20c. 3H inch, (So. BELLAMY BROS. DRAC^NAS 6-inch, 30 cts. 5-inch, 25 cts. 4-inch, 15 cts. A trial will convince you Corfu, N. Y. VFIU help all around If 3 U/>e WEEK'S WORK FRITZ BAHR Easter Notes Timely Suggestions Just another week and you will be in the very midst of it. With most of us the last four days mean more than the two weeks previous to that time ; so many people will keep putting off the ordering of what they want for Easter until the last minute. To the man in the business for the past ten or twenty years this is no news, but the beginner needn't get discouraged because things do not move in the early part of the week as they might. -An awful volume of business can be done in two or three days — even in less time, so be prepared. With half way decent weather conditions we are bound to do the largest business ever, so stock up with the proper plants. Flow- ering plants, of course, have the prefer- ence, and there is hardly a limit to the assortment which can be had for Easter. Don't make the mistake of insisting cm having your customer satisfied with just the plants of which you happen to have a surplus ; that is wrong. If you are short on a good assortment, get into the market and purchase what is needed. There is still a way of pushing the plants you have an extra supply of without having it appear as if you were trying hard to get rid of them; but give people a chance to get what they came for. Be prepared for all comers and all sized pocketbooks, and do not overlook the foliage plants ; under those Ave include the palms, as well as the ferns. A good stock of these should always be carried at the holidays. Some people would rather have such than the best flowering plant or made up basket in the show house, and if you should happen to do an unexpectedly good business in the flowering plants, and^ run short of them, a few good Dracaenas, Pandanus, Arau- carias or ferns are nice plants to fall back on. and what isn't disposed of looks good after Easter. Every retail grower today, no matter whether he has an up- to-date store in connection with his houses or not, should carry a nice supply of baskets for plant arrangements, and a few of them should always be ready filled. They not only sell the week be- fore Easter, but almost at any time, so have some ready and fill them all differ- ently. Avoid too much of a mixture in them : the simplest arrangements are usually the most artistic. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Potting the Started Stock As soon as leaves appear on the tuber- ous rooted Begonias they should ■ be re- moved from the flats and be potted up singly. In just a few days one can spoil a whole lot of fine plants if they are permitted to remain in a crowded condi- tion, and when once allowed to become long or straggly you have an awful time to get the plants back into proper shape again. Get them out of the flats, and if there are some which are not far enough advanced put these back again and let them have a week or two longer on the return hot water pipes ; that is the place for them. For the main bedding batch the present is not a bit too late to start bulbs ; they get active in less than half the time and will be early enough by June 1, which is about as early as any of us can bed these Begonias out. If you make use of hotbeds you might con- sider devoting a few sashes to Begonias. You couldn't select a better place for them ; they love a warm foot, and later on when it gets near the time to bed them out. the sashes can be removed altogether, and in that way the plants can be hard- ened oft. The sun during May isn't strong enough to hurt the leaves, there- fore no shade frames need to be placed over the plants. Have you in mind filling a few Sin., lOin. and 12in. pans with these Begonias? You could not wish for more satisfactory porch plants. If at all taken care of they will flower a long time and can get along with less sun than al- most any other flowering plant we might mention. Try a few made up pans ; don't mix the colors ; keep them separate for while they are all beautiful they look better when separate. Bulb Stock Filling Made-up Irishes you will most likely transfer the from the flats to dishes or pans a lew days before Easter, and this can be done very nicely. A Tulip or Hyacinth will stand transplanting when in bloom, even if you deprive the plant of every root in order to get it into a certain space, and keep the soil it is in after- ward well soaked at all times ; but for all that it is always well to let as many roots remain on the bulbs as you can, for this will prolong the lasting qualities of the flowers. Any of the bulb stock to be used for made-up dishes is best moved when only partly open. With Hyacinths you can accomplish most when the buds are just showing color, and if done, say, about 10 days or so before Easter, and the freshly filled dishes are put into a cool house and thereby allowed to develop slowly, you will get the best results. The same holds good with the Daffodils or any of the other Narcissi. With the Tulips I should prefer plants which are a little further advanced. Take a good Murillo. for instance — the great Easter Tulip with most of us — the flower, when fairly open, will remain in good condition for ten days easily ; in fact will improve con- siderably in looks for the first five days, and by moving the plants from the flats to the dishes it is just as well, if not better, to wait until the flowers are fairly well opened up. Don't try to be too artistic when filling a dish of these Tu- lips ; it is perfectly proper' to have a rather formal or stifl: appearance in a dish of 12 to 20 flowers. It is natural for Tulips or any of the other bulb stock. They will look better that way than When grown warm and hang all over the edge of the dish or pan they are in. Whenever it is necessary to tie them up, as happens when the flowers are fully opened, make use of three to five neat, small, green stakes, hide them as much as possible under the foliage of the plants, and tnake use of green rafiia. Annuals for Spring Time to Sow Them is Here Do not lose time in sowing out such annuals as you expect to sell this Spring. .-Vround the first of April is a good time to have a mild hotbed all ready for sow- ing out. AJlow about 4in. of space be- tween the rows, and if you don't sow too thickly, stock like Marigolds, Zinnias, Cosmos, Asters and many others do not need to be transplanted. They can re- main just as they are and be sold in that way. If you have a good stock of these plants on hand you are bound to sell them, but do not neglect to advertise in your local paper. In vegetables, early Cabbage, Tomato, Pepper, Egg Plant and Celery can be sown now and fine plants can be had by May 15. We do not need any of them much before that time. Some people like to get their Tomato plants out of pots, and this is a good way. For that purpose let them come along in the hotbed up to 10 days before you will need them for planting out, and pot up a good supply. In just 8 days the roots of the plants will have formed a nice mat, suf- ficient in thickness to allow the plants to be taken out of their pots and be wrapped up and delivered in this manner. Maybe this sounds like a lot of talk about Tomatoes, yet there is as much money in growing them on as in anything we might mention, and in most towns the people look up to the florist for sup- plying all these different vegetable plants, and it is on that account that we should get ready for it. Personally, I sometimes envy the man who can afford to devote his whole attention to just Roses or Car- nations, but while we are in the retail growing, and are doing well, let's keep it up and try to have as nearly as we can a complete stock of everything one can think of for the shrub and perennial bor- ders, the flower beds, the veranda boxes, and the kitchen garden. Most of us need the money. CANNAS 30 Fine Varletlea, Lome grown, itioiic donnut tuben, $2.00 to $6.00 per 100. Our Selection of Fine sorts, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Aiparaftua Sprenterl. 2)i-inch pot<.$3.00 Asparaftua Sprenteri. 3-mcli pot*. . 6.00 Aapsratus Spranterl. 4-ia. pota.. 8.00 Abutilon SavltzU. 2;i-incL pou.. 3,00 Achyraothea. S aorta. Rooted Cut- ting! 1.00 $aM Afleratiun. Blue and white. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 brysanthemums , Rooted Cuttings 60 fine commercial varietea . $2.00 & 3.00 $15.00 & 20.00 Coleua. 26 ■ons, Rooted Cuttings.. 1.00 8.00 Cuphaa. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indlrlaa. 4-inch pou 12.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 5-inch pots 20.00 Entllah Ivy. 3H-inch pota 8.00 Feverfew. Double white. Rooted Cut- tings 1.60 12.00 Forftet-me-not 1.G0 Fuchalaa. Double and single. Rooted Cuttings 1.60 12.00 Fuchsias. Double and single. 2)i- inch pots 3.00 German Ivy. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Heliotrope. Light and dark. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 tAbella. Double blue. Rooted Cut- ting. 1.60 12M Lemon Verbenas. 2}i-inch pou. . . 3.00 Lantanaa. 2>^-inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 1600 Salvia. New sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.60 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Stevia Compacta 1.25 10.00 Ttedescontia 1.26 WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. airecredlt where creditlfldne — Uentlon Exchange SEASONABLE STOCK ACHYR.\NTHES. Rooted Cuttings. . S0.75 S7.00 ANTIRRHINUM. Rooted Cuttings. (Buxton'."; and Ramsburg's Strains) 1.7,5 15.00 COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings 75 7.00 CANNAS- A. Bouvier 1.75 Chas. Henderson, L. Patry 1.S5 Pres. McKinley, Pres. Meyer, Louise, D. Harum and Mad. Crozy 2.2.5 J. D. Eisele, Express and King Humbert 2.75 Duke of York 4.25 DRACAENAS. 5-inch 20.00 DRACAENAS. O-inch 30.00 FERNS. Piersoni and Whitman!. 5-inch 25.00 6-inch 40.00 GERANIUMS, Rose, 2M inch 3.00 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 2M-inch 3.00 PELARGONIUMS. Mixed. 2M- inch 3.00 PETUNIAS. Rooted Cuttings 75 7.00 PETUNIAS. 2"-4-lncli 2.50 20.00 SALVIA 1.00 8.00 THE PECKHAM FLORAL CO. R. F. D. No. 165, FAIRHAVEN, MASS. Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange Buxton's KHIarney Pink Snapdragon For want of room we offer to the trade our unsurpassed strain of light pink Snapdragon, not only in Plants, but also in good, strong, well-Rooted Cuttings. Strong Plants, from pots, $35.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings, $18.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. We guarantee this strain the equal of any for production, color, stem, and all other qualifications of a 6rst-class Snapdragon. G. E. BUXTON Nashua, N. H. In th« EzcbaDgc YOURS •=«'Vhe ASKING Opportunily in every issue April 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 843 Carnations The Voung and Old Stock There is still time to propagate stock, especially of such varieties as you might be short of. There are many early propagated plants which, through neglect, become stunted and are not half as good as a young, thrifty plant propagated as late as April. This holds good with any plant you might mention. Young healthy stock, potted up the middle of April and planted out in May into the field, has a chance to grow into bushy specimens by the end of July. If you are short of room, the young stock of Carnations in 2%in. pots now, might be placed into a coldframe outdoors. Leave the sashes off on warm sunny days, and get the stock hardened off a little before it goes out in the field. We have had plants in the field and a heavy frost cut those which were brought from the warm greenhouse, down to the ground ; they were done for, while others which had been in a coldframe for two weeks previous to going out came through in the very best of shape. A few yellow tips was all the damage done to them, so it pays the man who has only a few thousand plants to go to this extra work, that is, if he needs the room in- doors. The specialist who devotes a house or two to just the young stock, wouldn't want to go to the trouble of handling the plants twice. Keep on feed- ing and disbudding the stock in the benches from which you expect to cut up to Memorial Day ; if ever the plants needed additional food from what they can get out of the soil in the benches it is now. Shade the glass a little ; keep the ventilators wide open on warm nights ; avoid excessive heat whenever you can ; nothing will play out the plant quicker than that. On hot windy days, keep the hose going to create a moist at- mosphere. A good mulch of well decom- posed manure is a fine thing ,iust now. Cultivate before ; Preparations for Easter Any preparations for conducting the Easter business are not complete without a proper place for storing the flowering pot stock sold and awaiting delivery the day or so before Easter Sunday. A cus- tomer may select an Azalea a week be- fore Easter and expect you to hold the plant. The man in the city with nothing but his store has a hard time keeping such a plant in good shape for a week, especially if the same is fairly well ad- vanced ; but it is an easy matter for the florist with glass and plenty of room, to provide, proper facilities for such stock. Try to have every plant reach the buyer, or the one who is getting it, in the very best shape. YoXi owe that to .your cus- tomers, and at this time of the year, with sunny days such as will send the ther- mometer up into the SO's in the show- house, the stock in full bloom should have cooler quarters. Everything that is sold should immediately be properly staged and taken out of the show or display house, and be placed in a nice airy shady spot where the plant will improve in good looks. If anything, and if you should make use of a greenhouse for this pur- pose see to it that the pots or pans the plants are in are placed on clean boards. Watch out for the Lilies ; keep the plants when a couple of flowers are well ad- vanced in a cool place, and remove the pollen in the flowers. Have a good man attend to the watering of the stock sold, while proper care should be exercised at all times with the flowering plants. When in full bloom a plant or basket ar- rangement requires special attention in order to keep everything at its best ; only too frequently not enough trouble is being taken with stock which is sold. Some don't think it necessary to have any time taken up with it. Using Sulphate of Iron Those whose grain fields are infested with wild Mustard, wild Radish or wild Turnip, will do well to read a little Church St., New York City. The pamph- let deals with the use of sulphate of iron as a spray fluid against these weeds at the rate of 52 gallons per acre. We ad- vise that the pamphlet be read carefully. The One Most Desirable DAHLIA For Cut Flower DEUCE A soft, but lively pink color which appeals to everyone. Habit of growth perfect, with long, wiry and stiff stems which hold the flowers erect without the slightest inclina- tion toward a weak neck. Very free flowering and of most desirable decorative form. DELICE has always been scarce, the supply never equaling the demand, but we have made special efforts to produce a large stock and this is the first Spring that we have been in a position to offer it in dormant, undivided field-grown roots. PRICES: $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1000 For the most complete list of DAHLIAS ever offered send for our SPECIAL DAHLIA CATALOGUE. The above offer is for The Trade Only. HENRY A. DREER, inc. 714-716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA. PA. —Saw It In the Exchange Some Excellent =STOCK= Liberal Extras for Early Orden. Siie of Pott Incha 100 1000 3U Primula obconica. In bud and bloom »6.00 »S5.00 3M Primula obconica 4.50 42.00 2Ji Primula obconica 2.25 20.00 3H Qnerarias. Choice mixed. . 6.60 60.00 2)i Qnerarias Choice miied . 2.26 20.00 2H Asparagus Pluraosus 3.00 27.00 3 Asparagus Plumosus 6.00 55.00 3 Aaparagus Hatcher! 8.00 75.00 2}^ Asparagus prengeri 2.50 22.50 3!^ Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 flO.OO 2M Abutaon Savitzii 2 JO 22.50 2M Coleus. Red and yellow... 2.50 22.50 e Dracaena Indivtsa 20.00 2Ji Feverfew. Little Gem 2.60 22.50 2W Fnchsiaa. Double and Single 2.76 26.00 2^ Heliotrope. 3 kinds 2.75 25.00 2Ji Lantanas. Many kinds... . 3.00 25.00 2)i Geraniums. 20 kinds 2.25 20.00 2M Ivy Geranium.. 8 vara.... 2.75 26.00 2K Variegated Geraniums. 4 kinds 3.00 26.00 2M ' Double Petunias. 12 kinds 2.76 25.00 2H Double Alyssum. Large plants 2.78 26.00 3H Vinca Variegated 6.00 60.00 2M White and YeUow Marguer- ites 2.60 22.50 2H Marguerite. Mrs. Sander.. 3.00 25.00 20 kinds Coleus Rooted Cuttings. Write for Abundance of Stock. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN. Wholentle Florist WASHINGTON. NEW JERSEY GivgcfPdltwlipre credit is due — Mention Excbange EASTER EERNS CYRTOMIUM lalcatum, PTERIS WU- soni and Wimsetti. Fine, bushy plants, packed to reach you in perfect condition, 6c.; if shipped in pots, 7c. Buxton's Pink and Phelps Bros.' new white SNAPDRAGON. Extra fine stock, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $28.00 per 1000. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Give credit wherecredit Is due — Mention Exchange PALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS Assorted Perns for dishes. *3.00 per 100. I3.0O per 100. t. 4-in., 25c. and 36c.; 5-in., 60c. and 76c. BENRT WESTON. "*=T?:^'*' Write them you read this advt. ic " Miscellaneous Stock A few items every florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. 5. Send us .your list of wants. CAIiADIUM esculentnm. Good bulbs with sound centers. 0 to 7-in. circumference, $2.00 per 100. 7 to 9in. circumference, .$3.00 per 100. 9 to 11-in. circumference. $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Tuberous-Rooted. Bulbs large, from one of Belgium's best growers. Single, separate colors^ $2.50 pcr_10q,_$22.50 perlOOO. .„. „„„„ ^.. .„„, v40.00 per 1000. , $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. ound bulbs in separate colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.( Double, mixed GLOXINIAS. per 1000. RHODODENDRONS. A i and with good foliage, 18' high, 12 to 14 buds, $12..00 per doz AZAIiEA mollis. Bushy, well budded pla nts, 15 to 18 in. high, $35.00 per doz. DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Aristolochia Sipho). Tops 4 ft. long ; a grand vine for shade and cold exposure. $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA. Fine, well- budded plants, with ball of earth, burlapped ; all varieties white, pink and red, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. Stella ta, or Halleana. Early star- shaped white, 2% to 3 ft. high, at $1.50 each. ENGLISH IVY. Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., ""^^h^^J^^^ ; credit la due — Meptloa Exchange Plants and Cuttings HeUotrope, 2)i-in. pots, S1.75 per 100, S15.00 per 1000. Coleus, Red and Yellow, also Mixed, rooted cuttings, 50c. per 100: 2}i-in. pots. $1.50 per 100. Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings, SI. 50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2Ji-in. pots, S1.75 per 100, SI5.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem, 2M-in. pots. 82.00 per 100. Vincas. 2Ji-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, S4.50 per 100; 4-in. pots, 88.00 per 100. Agera- tum, blue, 2M-in. pots, 81.60 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2Ji-in. pots, 82.00 per 100; 3-in.. strong, S3.00 per 100; Plumosa, 3-in., 85.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., 88.00 per 100. Achyranthes Lindeni, 2}i~in. pots, 81.50 per 100. English Ivy, rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Tradescantia (Wandering Jew), in three varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bxcbanee THE HOME OF THE SCOnil FERNS JOHN SCOTT POLYGONUM Siebold STOKESIA cyanea. i STOKESIA alba. CIui SAPONARIA Caucaslci CASSIA floribunda. 10c. each. CLEMATIS paniculata. 2 years. 2-in OPUNTIA RaBnesquH. Hardy Cactus Clumps. SCABIOSA Japonica and Ochroleuca. EUPATORIUM coelestinum. 3-in.., IVY, Hardy. 4in Cash with order, please. A. HIRSCHLEBER, Riverside. N, . J. I mention the Exchaage Boston ferns, i&:oo'l^i^' Roosevelt fffns,?^^'&"'i, hotbed; will it be all right to keep them in greenhouse, and will they make as much growth?— A. A. K., N. Y. — The Altemantheras should thrive In greenhouse under proper tempera- ■ Ini^ nnrt care until it itside. lor until it Is the Treatment of Lawns What would be the best fertilizer for a lawn and playing green on a golf course?— T., N. J. —Wood ashes and soot, combined or separately, make a good dressing. For a purely chemical top dressing, the follow- ing may be used : 1% lbs. of nitrate of soda or sulphate of ammonia, and 1 lb. fine bone meal, well mixed, to be used at the rate of 6 ewts. per acre, or 3 oz. per sq. yd. Pulverized sheep manure and fine soil, mixed and scattered thinly over the grass, then well brushed in, would be very beneficial. In November or before hard weather sets in in Autumn, pow- dered clay or chalk, at the rate of four parts of the first named, to one of the latter, could be used as a top dressing. Superphosphate of lime could be substi- tuted for the fine bone meal. Wm. W.Edgar Co., Waverley,Mass. Although the weather was anything but pleasant on Saturday, March 28, the gardeners and florists' field day at the establishment of the W. W. Edgar Co., of Waveriey, was a great success. Fifty memibers and several ladies were present to inspect the products of these flourish- ing and productive greenhouses. Since the club members' last visit, there were many improvements evident on the premises. There were new boilers in- stalled, a large chimney built, additions made to the greenhouses, cement benches and many other improvements which were all of interest to the visitors. There are three houses of Lilies, and the plants are almost perfect. They are just about the right height, and each plant has from five to seven flowers. Several houses are filled with Azaleas, and are in almost every size. Som^ of them are large, perfect specimens. There are many new varieties. A house of hybrid perpetual Roses pleased the club members as much as anything. The plants are perfect in every way, and especially well flowered. The house devoted to Hydrangeas is well worth a visit alone. A large batch of Lilac plants is well done, and make pleasing stock for Easter. Genistas are finely flowered, and many are handsome specimens. Ilambler Roses are also grown to perfection, and all the 'best va- rieties are here. Spirases, Acacias, Bottle- hrushes and many others in large batches can be seen. There is one thing that can be- said of these greenhouses, and it is this, that there are no others that I know produc- ing as many good plants per sq. ft. There are bulbs under the benches, ore the benches and over the benches. One finds The Florists' Exchange PALMS FOR DECORATING snd COUNTER SALES Stock More Extensive Line of Sizes More Complete And Values Greater Than We Have Ever Offered at This Season of the Year You will probably require some foliage plants in connection witb your flowering stock for Easter. If so, we are prepared to serve you with both quality and prices that will have your approval. ARECA LUTESCENS 100. n. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 15 to 18 in. high, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 18 to 20 in. high, $6.00 per doz. tuba, bushy specimens, 42 in. high, $3.00 each. COCOS WEDDELIANA We have not only the most extensive but also the best stock of Cocos in the world, and the only place where you can get plants from 10 cts. up to specimens at $15.00 each. Pots In. high 2-in. 5 to 6 $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 3-in. 8 to 10 2.00 per doz., 15.00 per 100. 5-in. 18 to 24 splendid plants, 75 cts, each. 7-iu. 34 to 36 grand specimens, $2.50 each. 9-iii. 36 grand specimens, 5.00 each. Beautiful specunens at $10.00 and $15.00 each. KENTIA SANDERIANA A graceful but little known very hardy Palm. It i quite unlike all other Kentias, resembling one of tl fine-leaved Geonomas. Bushy, made up plants Pots In high Eac 3 in 10 to 12 $0 5 4 m 12 to 15 ' 5 m 24 12 MADE UP PLANT OF KENTIA PHOENIX ROEBELENII KENTIA BELMOREANA Leaves In. high Doz. 100 1000 $1.50 $10.00 $90.00 2.00 15.00 140.00 4.50 35.00 6 6 to 7 28 to 30. 7 in tubs 6 to 7 36 to 38. 8 6to7 42to45. 8 6 to 7 45 to 48. PHOENIX ROEBELENII Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most grace- ful Palms grown which quickly made a place for itself among the popular standard varieties, particularly so for apartment decorations. We have a splendid stock, and offer 4 in pots nicely characterized plants, $6.00 per doz., $50 00 per 100. Height 15 in. IH ft. 2 ft. 2 to 2M ft. i^t."- pread 4 ft 10.00 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS Tubs Height Each 8 m 40 to 42 in., bushy plants $3.00 9 m 48 to 50 in., bushy plants 5.00 10 in 64 to 60 in., bushy plants 6.00 11 m 60 in heavy plants 7.50 20 in 6 to e}i ft., very heavy 25.00 22 in 7 to 7K ft., very heavy 35.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA SINGLE PLANTS Leaves In. high Doz. 100 1000 4 8 to 12 $1.50 $10.00 $90.00 4 to 6 12 to 15 2.00 15.00 140.00 6 to 6 15 to 18 4.50 35.00 Each 6 28to30 $1.00 6 34 to 36 1.60 6 to 7 40 2.50 6 to 7 40 to 42 3.00 Ft. high 6.00 Ft. high ;to7 4}^ to 5 i to 7 6 to 5>^ 8.00 ito7 5Kto6 10.00 )to7 6Hto7 16.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA MADE-UP PLANTS pot, IS in. high, S4.60 per doz., 4-in. pots, 4 plants $35.00 per 100. Tubs Plantain Tub Height Each $3.00 42 to 45 in 5.00 4to4Hft 6.00 43^ to 5 ft 8.00 5to5Kft 10.00 51^ to 6 ft 16.00 6M to 7 ft., heavy 20.00 7 ft., heavy 25.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 i-in. stock, in largest and best MsoJIment: $3 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In 5000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Excellent 2M-in. "<='=''. "B^' size for center plants. $1.30 per doz., $10.00 r 100. $95.00 per 1000. fori larger pots, 3-in.. S4.00 per aoz., Sdu.uu per 100; 4-in, $8.00 per dor., $45.00 per 100; 6-m., $9.00 per doz., 870.00 per 100. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in 6rst-class condition, 3-in., $3.00 per doz.. $20.00 per 100, 4-in, $5.00 per doz.. $40.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect 2J?S.. stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. All from best greenhouse-grown seeds. BOSTON FERNS. Estra large, compact, 7-in. $12.00 per doz., $85.00 per 100. BOSTON and ROOSEVELT FERNS. From bench, strong, healthy and clean, ready for 6-m pots, $4.25 per doz., $30.00 per 100. FTERIS ANDERSONI. Queen of the Pteris family. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, richly variegated, Er e 1 1 i 1 y undulated, andsomdy crested, strong in growth, compact in habit, ad- ■able ■ •■ I. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, Ffern Soeciallst FERNS Assorted Table Fems. From 2}i-mcb pota, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedhngs in ■ ag varieties. Br-'-= — -"^ — ' "' _Ifcd in rotation, i Prices as follows: Packed for shipment per eipress, $1 .00 per 100 clumps, J9.50 per 1000; $8.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in flats, $1.25 per flat (110 clumps); 60 flats or more, $1-00 per flat B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, ItRSEY CIIY, N. 1. I help all around If ron^ mentlonjhe Jichajge WANTED PALM SE[D o.oS«o Guaranteed to Germinate 5000 Cocos Weddelllana 5000 Phoenix Roebelenii 5000 Livistona rotundifolia 5000 Licuala grandis THOS. R. TOWNS HOLGUIN, ORIENTE, CUBA ALL THE LEADING FERNS for dishes, from 234-inch pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., WestHoboken, N.J. will help all around It yon mention the Eichajge 1^ American Carnation PRICE. $3.30' A.T. De La Mare Pig. & Pub. C«< a io 8 Duons Sireol. Now Too" 2000 Giganteum Easter Lilies From 1^ to 2>^ feet high. 10 cents per bud or flower. Order early. Cash with order. CHRISTIAN DEHN Saratoga Springs, N. Y. 1 If you mention the along for Memorial Day. The crops for li-asiei- are sure now, and attention is ueing given to bedding and Memorial Day material. Herman Bartsch, the manager, on AprU 27 completed 20 years' service in this establisliment. He began in the humblest position, and by steady perse- verance he advanced until he became manager and partner. Under his guid- ance tlie place has been exceptionally successful. He is one of the best plants- men in New England, and deserves all the credit that can be given. , After the inspection the visitors were talien to the large new potting shed, which was decorated with plants and flowers, and were treated to a very lib- eral luncheon. Mrs. William W. Edgar and Mr. Bartsch moved about amongst the company to see that everyone was well served. Speeches were made by AV. J. Kennedy, W. N. Craig, Mr. Elder of the Lord & Burnham Co., and several MiW Edgar responded, and told of the uleasuie she had each year in asking them to come and see the display ot plants at this season. Mr. Bartsch also responded and made one of his best .speeches. ^ , These outings are always a great pleas- ure to the members, and all feel very grateful to Mrs. Edgar and Mr. Bai-tsch for their kindness. it- C. John Scott, Rutland Rd., Brooklyn A representative of The Ploeists' Exchange, calling at the greenhouse range of John Scott Estate recently, found the usual large supply of well grown plants in great variety. The Scottii fern, of course, in all sizes was much in evidence, and the quality of the plants, as usual, was excellent.. Besides this variety, there were many nice plants of those handsome Nephrolepis ferns, Harrisii and Giatrasi. In other foliage plants there was a fine showing of Dra- cwnas, the terminalis being especially brilliant in color, also ot palms, Pepero- niias, Marantas, Crotons and Pandanus, P. Veitchii being particularly fine. In flowering plants the most conspicuous were the fine Azaleas, Lilacs and Spiraias. One of the most conspicuous features, however, in the whole range was the 13,000 Lilium giganteum which are being grown on for Easter. A large stock of bedding plants and English Ivies are being grown for Spring sales. Aug. Begerow, Newark, N. J. The writer had a very pleasant time while looking through the houses ot Aug. Begerow, who has three houses, each 35ft. x 216ft., which are well stocked with plants of all varieties. He grows about 15,000 Geraniums for the iSpring trade, also a large amount of other bedding stock. In another house there is a 'healthy looking bench of Smilax, also Asparagus plumosus, which is just in its prime, from which a nice lot of sprays are being cut. There is a stock orE Schizanthus in full bloom, which will make good plants for the Easter trade. They are grown in 4in., and 5in. pots which are nice and bushy and full of flowers in all colors. H. B. McKnight, foreman for Mr. Begerow, has produced a new pink Carnation, which has been verv unfortunate in getting a name. "I'lii's Carnation was crossed between Wiiis.ir and Victory; it is a strong "lower and has a strong stem which noi-lics a hdght of about 2ft. The body fil' ilie plant is of heavy growth. It lias •■1, large, full height, solid flower, aVerag- iiv from Sin. to SVoin. in diameter. :\ir. KrKiM-ow also grows quite a large variety of Wliite Perfection, White En- chantress, Pink Enchantress and While Wonder. There are altogether about 10,000 young iCamation plants in 2iii. ■and 2y-'m. pots. Some fine white and pink Snapdragons growing on the end of one ot the benches have grown to about Oft. in height. J- M. W. Greenhouse Building Marblehead, Mass. — Henry L. Mar- tin will erect a greenhouse on the Hawkes' estate on CemetKjry rd. Ames, Ia. — Prominent florists con- ferred at Iowa 'State 'College here on March 21 to draw up plans for the new $35,000 greenhouses provided for the college by the legislature. Among those ,present were: J. S. Wilson and C. N. Page, Des Moines, and Roy F. and Blaine C. Wilcox of Council Bluffs. CONTENTS f ter the Show 848 jnong' the ftrowers: Edgar, W. W.; Scott, John; Bege- Hoftm'an,"c:' W. ' (iil'us.) ; 'Hoffman' Otto (Portrait) 889 Dahlia Queen (Illus.) Catalogs Received Soc; Oyster ^.^ ^^ Soc; Lan- C'o. Florists' Club 858 Cocos plumosa (Illus.) 862 Coleus splendidus 849 Dahlias, I-Jew_ Parisian Depart Hort. .860 __ „ Seeks East- Bsehscholtzia Sti , „ ,. French National Congress of Horti- culture 8dZ Gardener's Love Letter, A. . . , 866 Germination, Light as Affecting 862 Heating Queries 863 Heavy Damages for Injury by Gas.. 849 Hyacinths, A Chat on... 864 Incorporations »»" Landscape OaJdeninff (Illus) 865 Lawns, Treatment of 844 Market, Beview of the 87 7 Massachusetts Agri. College 859 Measuring the Rainfall 859 Meetings and Exhibitions, Coming.. 863 Middle Atlantic States 833 New York Florists' Club Banquet 853 New York Flower Show (Illus.) 852 Ninth-Story Window, From a 851 .839 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) Obituary: ^, ,, Horn, John L.; Newman, Chas. M.; Preoht, Chas. J.; Walker, F.; Yeager, Robt. J • : • ■ :■ ■,^- ■ ■ °'' Ohio State Greenhouse Plant Tax-^^^ Oklahoma Stat'e' 'Florists 849 Pacific Coast Bept 887 Palace of Horticulture, San Fran- cisco (Illus ) 804 Panama-Paeifl'c Exposition (Portrait) 850 (Illus.) "aeiflc pulcherrii Postage Rates .on Seeds, BulDS, ei;c..|»6 Primula obconica,. Ruffled 870 Publications Received =« Question B< Registratio 865-S70 at N. Retail Dept. (Illus.) Con S. A. F. and O. H. Outdoor Exhibit at Boston 84S S. A. P. and O. H. Registrations 884 Seed Trade Beport 823 Society and Club Directory 858 Southern Sta,tcs ^29 Strawberries ... . 832 Sulphate of Using. Form a State Society. The~'Sp'ring Show is IT Trade Notes: Albany .851 Cincinnati ".'. |^g Kansas City Louisville . . Los Angeles Milwaukee Minneapolis nci New Bedford "bJ Newark ■ Sii New Orleans |^J Newport SS^ .873 Washington . . White Marsh Williamsport tuc i^u.=.=. General 863 lue of the Skunk to Gardeners. . . . 867 Week's Meetings, The 84S ■Week's Work, The: TTaciter Notes; Tuberous Rooted lelonias; Bulbs Stock; Annuals .843 April 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 847 I I List of Advertisers m Index to Stock Advertised i 1 1 Albany Cut Flower Ex- Eagle Pipe Supply Co. Leuly, Emil. Albert & Davidson. . J- K. Amer. Wooden Ware Mfg. Co.. The i Anderson, J. F. Aphine Mfg. Co tf87 Appclgate, Florist.... S66 Aschmann Bros 841 Aschmann, Godfrey. . 887 Ashley, Ernest 866 ■ Dierk "- '- - Eisele. C Elizabeth Nurs. C The Elliotts Sons, Wm. Geo.H.872 Elliott, W. H Erne& Klingel Eskesen, Frank N. Esler, John G wald Badgley.Riedel& Mey- er, Inc. Baer. Julli .873 Felthousen, J. E. . . . y- Fiedlers Co., A. G.. .829-78 Fisher, Peter -- Fletcher a Co., F.W. Littlefield. Florist. .. .870 . SB8 London Flower Shop. . S69 I. Lord & Burnham Co. . 889 ,872 Lorentz, Ed. A 833 .842 Lodwig Floral Co., E. Lulton,W.'H.I!!!!!!890 .840 MacNiff Hort. Co.. '.822 Mader. Paul'.'.'. '.'.'.'.'.'.S75 .842 MarsbaU & Co., W. E.S24 .882 May, L. L.&CO ....884 .884 McCalIumCo.,The...880 .874 McClunie, Geo. G....8a7 . 872 McConneU, Alei 868 .866 McCray Refr .872 Barrett, The Florist. .869 Barrows&Son, H. H.S43 Baur & Steinkamp. .876 Bayersdorfer & Co., H. 873 Bay State Nurs., The. 840 Beaven. E. A 872 Beckert, W. C 822 Begerow Floral Co. . . 868 Bellamy Bros 842 Berab Floral Co.. The. 867 Berger & Co.. H. F Berning, H. G. . . . Bertcrmann Bros. Bidwell & Fobes. . Bird & Son Black, Chas Black, Son & Co., Jos. Delivery, The Flower Shop, The. . . .869 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co. The 888 Ford.M.C 877 Ford.Wm. P 878 Fottler, Fiske, Raw- son Co , 822 Freeman Orchid Co. . S75 Friedman, Florist, ... 866 Friedman, J.J 886 Froment, H. E 879 Galvin, Thos. P.. 866-868 Gannett, A. A 834 Garland Gnhs. Mfg. Co 890 GasserCo., J. M,....866 Gibbons, the Smilaz Man 872 GiblinS Co 888 Goodsell P. H 840 Gove, The Florbt. McManmon, J.J St McManus, James 8' Menand, L 8i Material Mette, Henry 8: Meyer. Chas. F 8; Michell & Co.. Henry F 8: Michell's Seed House Michigan Cut Flower Ejctange 873 Michler Bros. Co 867 Millang, Chas 879 MillsThe Florist, Inc.867 MiltoniaCons 875 Minge Floral Co., The.868 Minneapolis Floral Co868 Moon Co., The Wm. Blackistone, Z. D. Blatchley Co., The. . .bc Boddington. A. T..825-S Bolgiano & Son, J . . . 8S Bonnet & Blake 87 Bonnot Bros 87 Bon Ton Flower Shop, The 8f Bov.e, M. A., .840 Grahams Son, A.... 866 Moore, Hentz & Nash Greup & Ploeger 8' Grey Co., Thos. J ... .8! Griffin, F. W S( Growers' Cut Flower , Ino 840 Breck-Robinson Nurs.840 Breitmeyer's Sons, J . . 867 Brown Bros. & Co. . . . Brown, Peter 83 Bryan, Alonzo J Buckbee, H. W Bunyard, A. T., Flo- Habermehl'sSons, J. J. Burnett Bros Burpee. W. A. S Co.. Burns Mfg. Co 8i Bun &CO..E.R SI Butler S Ullraan 8( Buxton, G. E 8^ Byer Bros 8" Caldwell The Woods- a.J. P.. Carbone, Florist 86( Carnation Support Co., Childs, John Lewis ..824 Clark, Florist 869 Clarke's Sons, David.. 868 Clay &Son 886 O.nwell, H. E 872 Cook, John 836 Coombs, Arthur 841 Gtombs, Florist 867 C'jnard & Jones Co., Hale, Thaddei Hall SI Hanford, R. G . Harris, Chester. Harris, Ernest. . Mountain View Floral Co s: MuUanphy, Florist. . .81 Murray. Samuel S( Myer. Florist 8( Nagef, Rudolf. 8: Nahlik, A 8; Nason, L. B 8' Nat'I Florists' Board of Trade 8; Nat'I Nurseryman Pub. .828 Hart, Geo. Hatcher, j'ohn'c.' Heacock Co., Jos. Heinecken, Otto.. HebsCo New York Stable Ma- .867 Henshaw & Fenrich. .877 Herbert & Flelshauer.831 Herr, A. M 822-32 Hews & Co., A. H.... 885 Highland Park Green- houses, The 867 HilfingerBros 885 HiU Co., The E.G.... 884 Hill Nursery Co., Inc., TheD 840 Hirschleber, A 843 Hitchings & Co.back cov. Hollywood Gardens.. . 869 Holm&OUon 869 Holton & Hunkel Co.. 880 Home Correspondence School 873 Hontsch Boiler Co.. . .891 Horan, E. C 879 Howard, J. W. 886 Hudson Carbon Co . Niessen Co., The Leo. 882 Noe,L.M 879 North-Eastern Forea- ■ try Co., The 838 Oechslin. Ernest 884 Orchid, The 869 Ouwerkerk, P 840 Palethorpe Co., Inc., P.R... 886 Palmers Son, W.J... 866 Park Floral Co., The.867 Parker, John L 866 Parkes Const. Co 889 Parshelsky Bros 888 Pearce, George 891 Peckham Floral Co. . .842 Peirce, E.Allan 885 Penn the Florist 866 Pennock-Meehan Co.. Cowe, Cowei Coyle, Idlew , R.J. .868 Perr 873 & ..833-60-61 Peta Craig Co., Robt. . .837-41 Jackson i Crouch, Mrs. J. W.... 866 Cunningham, Jos. H . Dann & Son, J. H . Darbee, Florist Day Co., W. E Deamud Co., J. B.. Christian _ _ DeNave. Paul 875 Den Ouden S Sons, H.840 Drake, J. Aug 829 Drake Greenhouses828-69 Dreer, Henry A., Inc. 843-45-90-91 Dudley. Charles P. . . .869 :.S79 Jennings, E. 1 Pierce Co., F. 0 890 Pierson, Inc., A. N...S21 Pierson Co., F. R 821 Pierson U-Bar Co 892 Pillsbury, I. L 834 Pine Grove Floral rweuer rottery tj>. . . KeUerSons.J. B.... Kramer, F. H Kentucky Tobacco Prod. Co.. The. . . Kerr, The Florist... Kervan Co., The. . . Kessler.Wm King,W.E Kramer Bros Kramer, F.H Kroeschell Bros. Co Kuebler, Wm. H... Kuhlmann, H. H.. . Lager S Hurrell.... UngelH.'R'A:!!:'. Langiahr, A. H Uedle Floral Co... Lemon Oil Co Pittsburgh Cut Flower .887 Co S( .867 Pitzonka. Gustav S: .878 Poehlmann Bros. Co. .884 Reinberg, Peter. . .836-84 Abutilon 842-43-74 Rentschler Floral Co. .867 Achyranthes 842-43 Rice Co., M 873 Adiantum 846 Riebe, F. C 874 A"eratum 826-30- Ritchy, F. W 832 " 842-43-74 Robinson S Co., H. M871 Alternantheras 842- Robinson Co. (Inc.) 874-76 H. M 878 AJvssum 826-30- Rock Flower Co..Wm.867 832-42-43-74 Roehrs Co., Julius. ... 874 Anthrhinum 821-23- Rolker S Sons, A. . 822-85 82S-30-32-42-43-74 Rosemont Gardens. . .868 Araucarias 841-81 Rosery Flower Shop. .866 Areca 837-45-46-81 Routzahn Seed Co. . . 826 Asparagus .... 822-26- Royal Glass Works. . . 890 828-30-32-33-43-46- Roway ton Gnhs 836 870-74-81 Rowehl S Granz 822 Asters 822-24-26- Rupp, John F 826 829-30-31-33 Russin S Hanfling.. . .872 Aucubas 837 Salter Bros 869 Azaleas 832-38-40- Saltford Flower Shop, 841-74-81 The 869 Bay Trees Sambrook Bros 869 Begonias . . Sander & Son 876 830-33-42-43-74-81 Sauter, A 879 Berberis 838 Sceery, Ed 869 Bleeding Heart 827 Schlatter S Son, Wm.873 Boxwood 832-38-40 Schling, Maz 863 Bulbs 821-22- Schmidt, J. C 832 823-24-26-27-28-29- Schmitz, F. W. O 822 830-31-32 Scholtz The Florist. . .866 Caladmms 821-22- Schortinghuis S De- 824-27-30-43 Jonge 832 California Privet....838-40 Schuiz, Jacob 867 California Privet Cut- Schwake S Co., Inc., tings. 838-40 Chas 832 Callas 827 Scott, John 843 Candytuft 830 Sealy, J. W. C 833 Cannas 822-28-30-33- Shatp, Partridge S Co888 841-42-76 Shellroad G'houaes. . .822 Carnations 821-32-33- Sheridan, Walter F.876-79 834-35-41-42-76 Siebrecht, Geo. C. . . 879 Carnation Cuttings. .821- Siebrecht. Walter R. 832-33-34-35-41-42-76 Co., Inc 879 Cassia 843 Skideisky S Co., S. S. Cclosia S30 826-36 Centaurea 830 Skinner Irrigation ,Co.890 Chrysanthemums. 833-36- Slinn, B. S., Jr 879 841-42 Slmn Qarence 879 Chrysanthemum Cut- Smith. Henry 867 tings 833-36-41-42 Smith & Co., E. D. . ..836 Cibotlum 846 Smith S Fetters Co. .867 Cinerarias.... 829-43-74-81 Smith S Gannett 834 Cinnamon Vine 827 Smith S Hcmenway . . 889 Clematis 832-33-38-40- Smith, P.J 879 843 Smith Co., W. S T.. . 838 Cocos 845-46-74-81 Snyder S Co., B. A. . . 880 Cold Storage Bulbs.. . 821- Solomon S Son, I 8S9 823-24-30-31-32-34-37- Soltau Fernery, B 846 840-41-81 Stewart, E. E 831 Cold Storage Lilies of Stokes, Walter P 829 the Valley822-24-27-28- Stoothoff Co., H. A. . . 886 832-37 Storxs S Harrison Co. Coleus 830-32-42-43- 830-43 874-76 Stumpp, Geo. M 868 Conifers 832 Stumpp S Walter Co. Crotons 837 822-86 Cuphea 833-42-74 Sunlight Double Glass Cut Flowers.. 871-72-73- Sash Co 889 875-76-77-78-79-80-82- Syracuse Potttry Co..8S5 883-84 Thompson Carnation Cyclamen 822-29-33- Co.,J.D 834 842-76 Thompson S Co., Q Cypripedium 875 B 867 Daffodils. . . .832-34-41-81 Thorburn S Co., J. M.826 Dahlias 824-26-43 Totty, Chas. H 836 Daisies.... 826-32-33-37-42 Towns, Thos. R 846 Decorative Stock 821- Traendly S Schenck..S79 822-23-24-25-26-27-28- Travls Co., G. E 888 829-30-31-33-34-35-36- Van Assche, Frank. . . 889 837-38-40-41-42^3-44- Van Gelderen, G. W..838 845-46-74-76-76-81 Vaughan's Seed Store Delphiniums 843 824-28-30-31 Dish Ferns 833-46 Viereck. F. C 867 Dracienas.. .832-33-37-42- Vincent, R., Jr., S Sons 843-74 Co 821 Dutchman's Pipe 843 Virgin, U. J 868 Eremurus 832 Walker, John 870 Eupatorium 843 Walker. Wm 867 Evergreens 829-38-40 Wallace S Co., R 832 Farm Seeds. .822-26-29-32 Wallis S Co.. E. A. . .842 Fems, .. .833-41-42-43-16- Walsh. Alfred E 880 874-81 Waller Seed Co., The Ferns in Flats 846-74 L. D 829 Feverfew 842-43-74 Warburton Florist.. . .867 Ficus 833-41 WardSC6.,R.M....823 Forget-Me-Not 832 Warendorff, A 868 Fruit Plants 838-40 Watchman's Qock S Fruit Trees 838-40 Supply Co 888 Fuchsias 833-42-43-74 Wax Bros 866 Gardenia 837 Weber S Co., C. S. . . .890 Genista 837-42 Weeber S Don 822 Geraniums 821-32- Welch Bros. Co 880 833-41-42-43-74-76 Wenk, Peter 833 Geranium Cuttings. .821- Weston, Henry 843 832-33-41-12-43-74-76 West View Floral Co. 866 Gladiolus 822-24- Wettlin Floral Co. ... 874 826-28-30-31-32 Whilldin Pottery Co. .885 Gloxinias.. . .824-27-30-43 Whhted Floral Co.... 868 Hardy Perennials. ...832- Whittier & Co., W. B.840 838-40-74 Whitton, Samuel 832 Heliotrope 832-33- Wletor Broa 884 842-43-74 Wilk. John 826 Herbaceous Plants. . .832- Williamsport FIoralCo870 838-40 Wilson, H. E 869 Hyacinths 823-27- Wilson. R.G 866 834-41-44-81 Windier Wholesale Hydrangeas. 837-41-74-81 Floral Co 872 Ipomoea 830-81 Winterson's SeedStore838 Iris 832-41 Wolfinger Florist 868 Ivy 832-33-41- Wood Bros 842 842-43-74-81 Woodrow & Marketos.879 Jerusalem Cherry 826 Woodruff S Sons, S. D829 Kalmias 838-40 Young S Co.. A. I 878 Kentias. . 837-45-46-74-81 Young, Florist 869 Lantanas 832-42-43 Young, John 877 Ulacs 822-38-40 Young S Nugent.. ... 868 Uly Bulbs 821-23-24- Zimmerman Bros 874 830-31-32-34-37-40-41- ZvoUneL, A.C 822 881 830-31-32-34-37-40- 841-44-46-74-81 Lilium Formosum. . .823- • 831-40 Lilium Gigantcum. . .821- 823-24-31-32-40-41- 846-74 Lilium Magnifici Greens'. .' .' .' .'.'.' .' .'871-72-73 Greenhouse Bldg . Refrigerate: Riblpons... .Roping. . Lobelia 826-30-42-74 Madeira Vines ..827 Magnoli" Greenhouse Constru tion.. . .888-89-90-91-92 Greenhouse Goods ... 888- 889-90-91-92 Greenhouse MateriaI.S88- )-90-91-92 Ruscus 872 Horse Manure, Hoes Hot Bed Sash.. 862-88-90 Insecticides 822-86-87 Irrigation 890 Laurel Wreaths. . . , Lemon Oil Leucothoe Sprays . Ornamental Trees. 838-40 Oxalis 827 Palms 837-43-45- TreeTubs Tubs Ventilating Apparatus Wants 860-61-62 Wholesale Florists.:. 875- 876-77-78-79-80-82- 883-84 Wild Smilax.. . ,871-72-73 Wreaths 871-72-73 126-29-30-33- 842-43-74-76 . . ,826-29-41 837-45-46-74 Primulas... .822-26-29^3- Phlox. Pittosporum Privet Cuttings. . . . 838-40 Pteris 843-46-81 Rhododendrons.. .829-37- 838-40-41-43-81 Roses, .... .821-22-29-32- For Index to Contents, See Page 846 latest Registrations at N. Y. flower Show Cushman, Ralph B'., Toledo, Ohio. Anderson, S. A., Buffalo, N. T. Beam, Jos. J., Stafford Springs, Conn. Berkov Beuerlein Brooks, . Paul, Philadelphia, Pa. Peter, Blmhurst, N. T. .rthur S., Hastings-on-Hud Rubber Plants 833-41 Salvia 826-30-32-33- 842-74-76 Saponaria 843 Scabiosa 843 Seasonable Stock 821- 822-23-24-26-26-27-28- 829-30-31-33-34-35-36- 837-38-40-41-42-43-44- 845-46-74-75-76-81 .832-38-40 Shrubs.. Snapdrkgon.821-23-2"S -3b- 842-43-74 Spirieas 827-37-38-40- 841-74-81 Stevia 833-42 Stocks. . .822-29-30-32^2 Deal Beach, Vegetable Seeds, 826-29 32 Verbenas 826-29- 830-42-74-76 Vincas. . .832-33-42-43-74 ,838-40 ...842 Violets. WallHo- Arthur, Mt. Vernon, N. T. Felton, C, London. Fenrioh, Jos. S., Bradley Beach, N. J. Fuller, Jos., Leominster, Mass. Geddes, Alex., Stamford, Conn. Griely, August. Elberon, N. J. Hanson, Sam, Troy, N. T. Hart, A T., Bar Harbor, Me. Knight, C. W., Oakdale, L. I. Lenker, Chas., Freeport, L. I. Lewis, Ed-ward, Conn. MacKenzie, B., New Rochelle, N. T. Mahoney, Stephen J., Buffalo, N. Y. Mallgraw, O., Fitchburg, Mass. Mulholland, Jamer ^ ^--^ N. J. Nehrling, Prof. A. H., Mass., Ag. Col- lege, Amhurst, Mass. Ormsby, E. A., Melrose, Mass. Ortz, L. B., Bernardsville, N. J. Parrich, H., Southampton, N. Y. Pepper, John H., Hempstead, L. I. Riedel, H. C, N. Y. Roehrs, Julius, Rutherford, N. J. Rolker, Jos. B. Ruzicka, Anthony, Rowayton, Conn. Schultheis, Anton, Scranton, Pa. Schultheis, Dora, Scranton, Pa. Schultheis, Gertrude, Scranton. Pa. Schultheis, Lydia, Scranton, Fa. Sheridan, Walter F„ New York City. Shore, Thomas, Katonah, N. T. Sloane, C. Joseph, Boston, Mass. Strauss, Geo. W., Orange, N. J. Swayne, Wm., Kennett Square, Pa. Van Name, M. C, 1166 Greene Ave., Mariner's Harbor, N. Y. Welch, Edward, J,, Boston, Mass. Williams, J. J., Utica, N. T. Wilson, Andrew, Springfield, N. J. .872-73 ...834 Boilers 81 Boxwood Carnation Staples Chiffons a/i: Qocks 888 Cut Flower Boxes 862- 871-72 Cycas Leaves 830-72 Dagger Ferns 871-72 Decorative Evergreens 871-72-73 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 865- 866-67-68-69-70 Envelopes 872 Fancy Baskets 872-73 Fancy Ferns 871 Fertilizers 822-86-87 Florists' Supplies 871- 872-73 Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson, the florist, has made a recommendation that Sheboygan should have a city fores- ter whose duties should be to have gen- eral oversight of streets, trees, parks, etc. It is a commendable suggestion. REDroBD, Mich. — The Detroit Green- house Company of this place intends addin? another house, 150ft. x 2Sft., to the 200iEt. X 30ft. ihouse it already has; building will be started during the early Summer. Oeange, iOai,. — ^Thos. Haster, nursery- man and landscape gardener, announces the dissolution of the partnership between himself and Mr. Pierce; since this lie has taken in his brother, Richard, as a partner, and the two will conduct a nursery business under the firm name of Haster Bros., gi-owing for tie present iCitrus and deciduous fruit. Later they may extend and grow ornamental stock. S48 The Florists' Exchange POUNDED IN 1888 wiug"e for Florists, Nur- iie Trade iu General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Offlce as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and ^" Jas. H. Griffith, secretary; David Tou- The address of the officers is the paper. Short address P. O. Box 1617, The Spring Show is IT nanaginff editor FBIITCIFAI. BBAKCH OFFICES PliHaaelpWa: "Wm. H Bell telephone, Belmont 412. CJiicag-o: James Morton, 143 No. Wabash ave., room 307. Telephone, Central 3487. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and i,s our only receipt therefor. BeglBterea Cable Address: Plorex Newyorli. Advertising', — Copy should reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, on Tuesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertising forms go to press Wednesday. Yearly Subscription. — United States and Mexico, $1.00, Canada, $2.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Draft on New York, Post Office or Express Money Order; if paid in money, please register letter. All cheques and rem"' should be made pay at its principal offlce, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York, Telegrams. — Telegrams received at this office up to 12 noon Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of the Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having informative matter intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after 5 p.m. Tuesday and marked "Night Press Mes- sage, Collect," will be forwarded by the telegraph companies at newspaper rates. The Week's Meetings The editor would be glad i es of societies, associations would send him early intimation of the forthcoming meetings of their organizations. Monday, April 6.— Denver (Colo.) Flor. Club, .at 8 p.m.— Detroit (Micli.) Flor. Club, at 8 p.m.— Grand Rapids (Mich.)' Flor. Club.— Montreal (Quebec, Can.) Gardeners & Florists' Club. Tuesday, April 7.— Los Angeles (Cal.) County Hort. Soc- Min- neapolis Flor. Club.— Philadelphia Flor. Club.— Pittsburg (Pa.) Florists & Gardeners' Club. Wednesday, April S.— Chicago Gardeners & Florists' Club. Thursday, April 9.— Tri-City Flor. Club ofDavenport, la.— St. Louis (Mo.) Flor. Club. Friday, April 10. — Connecticut Hort. Soc., at Hartford. Saturday, April 11. — New York Hort. Soc., and Dobbs Ferry (N. Y.) Gard. Assn. The Department Seeks Information In the study of ornamental plants being conducted by the Department of Agriculture, as much informa- tion as possible is desired as to the actual behavior of plants in different localities. With this in view, a form for the recording of the desired information has been prepared, which will be suppUed to anyone signi- fying a willingness to co-operate in the work. The in- formation asked for covers the time of opening and dropping of leaves and flowers, and coloring and drop- ping of the fruits when there are any. Those willing to report information of this character will please write to F. L. Mulford, Landscape Gardener, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. New York, has demonstrated beyond cavil that in practically every respect the period just before the opening of Spring offers far more opportunities for success in that line than does the Fall season. The de- light with which mankind greets the close of cold weather is rendered still more keen through the sight of the promises of Spring as manifested in the thousands of blooms of the various flowers which belong to that period. In the Fall, all have had a surfeit of floral beauty and people are not so ready to pay out money to see more flowers, even though the varieties shown may be in good measure quite different from those of the Summer. That valuable auxiliary of the Spring show, too, name- ly, the trade exhibition, would not have the same fas- cination for the visitor. In our educational course it may require a few more years before flower shows on the same scale as that just concluded could be made self-sustaining without the assistance of the trade exhibitor. Nor is such a condition to be thought of; the two go hand in hand. The trade exhibition in itself could be made still more attractive to the amateur and thus tend to increase the profit of the tradesmen. For instance, a greater variety of the forced plants which could be grown outdoors during the coming sea- son, might be shown by plantsmen and seedsmen, thus visitors would see with their own eyes just what these would look like later on in their own gardens. The officers and contributing members of all the so- cieties who participated in the great event which closed last Sunday deserve every commendation for the hearty way in which they contributed of tlieir time and their valuable material as, only through their efforts and sacrifices, was the success of the undertaking made pos- sible. It would be hard to signal out any particular men for praise where all did their duty. The uni- formly fine weather of the week — something exceptional for the closing of March — was also a leading factor. A Spring show in 1915 seems to be quite assured. Secretary John Young recommends that the full schedule for the next show should be issued by May I, also that a manager be appointed by that same date. These points are well taken and we hope to see them carried into effect. In a canvass of the trade exhibitors we did not hear one word of dissatisfaction. A great majority claim to have done splendidly, and those who did not get imme- diate results were expecting brisk trade to follow. Nearly all were eager to take space in 1913, some even going so far as to request the exact same position on the floor in 1915 as they had this year. We understand that $6000 worth of space has already been spoken for 1915. The really commendable efforts made by a number of our retailers was one of the pleasant surprises of the week and certainly contributed much toward the suc- cess achieved. Having entered the arena, the retail fea- ture will undoubtedly be greater next year. The show without the presence of the exhibits of these gentlemen would lose much of its popularity. The Grand Central Palace is in every way well adapted to flower show purposes. As these annual events broaden in their scope, more liberal management will be found profitable, such as two bands, string and brass, or, at any rate, more orchestral music, a flrst-class vocal program, a Rose or a Carnation to every lady on entering the hall, and a more generous sum of money spent for advertising. Naturally, the show was not as fuUv representative of the entire country as was that of 1913, nor was this to be expected, but whatever deficiency there may have been in the range of plants exhibited this was fully atoned for by a more open and pleasing arrangement. beneficiaries, or most probable beneficiaries, must be ready to open their cheque books in the support of tlie movement. What is this movement — this ideal? It is ailuin- brated in the efforts we hear of from day to day, I" make lite more flowery, our streets more beautiful, i>ui- cities more garden-like, our lives healthier and lovelier. Get a move on; start the ball rolling; try to captivate the public mind, and, above all, the official mind, ami having courage, backed by burning enthusiasm and .sliill and energy, success or ultimate success is as ccrlai)i as that dawn follows darkness. In the results that have been achieved at New York it is perhaps legitimate, in conclusion, for us to allude to the part played by The Exchange in promoting, en- couraging and sustaining the interest in this Si»rinu flower show movement. Ohio State Greenhouse Plant Taxing Case Roy McGregor, secretary of The McGregor Bros. Co. of Springfield, O., has been asked to assume the chair- manship of the local committee of the local florists at that point. He advises us that there are really no new facts concerning the tax case which is to come before the Court of Appeals early in May, other than that briefs have been filed and the case is to come up at the above time on oral arguments by three firms of attorneys: Bowman & Bowman, Paul G. Martin, Edwin S. Hauck and before Judges Ferdening, Alread and Kunkle. The efforts which have been made to secure memoranda on previous similar cases have not as yet yielded . any result, although opinions said to have been given by attorney-generals of Ohio are being run down. , The florists of the State of Ohio are responding well with subscriptions to help fight this case and it seems a matter of considerable interest where it has been dis- cussed at all. It is a fact, however, that many growers are not realisfing the importance of the recent decision being upheld and the matter of taxation at full value in the early Spring. Going to the S. A. F. Convention Next August ? Members of the Minneapolis Florists' Club are de- positing money weeldy into a fund so that when next August comes each one so doing will have the wheia - withal to travel to Boston and return. There are twenty weeks to be passed over before this meeting convenes; would it not be a good idea fur every man who cannot otherwise well take the money out of his pocket at one clip, as it were, to drop into a receptacle weekly, a certain amount of money whieli. multiplied by twenty, would pay his fares to and from Boston, and his hotel bill there? Next to Washington, Boston is the one city which, on account of its historical associations, all true blue Americans should visit; even without taking that fact into account, 'there are few horticultural centers more deserving of inspection, and none whose hospitality ex- ceeds that of the Boston trade. S. A. F. and 0. H. Outdoor Exhibit at Boston Patrick Welcli, vice-president of the S. A. F. and O. H., reports that plans and specifications for the ti n- acre outdoor garden which is to be made in the Back Bay Fens, Boston, will be furnished The Flouists' J'W- CHAKGE next week. These plans would have been sent out several weeks ago but the change of mayor and otiier city officials caused the unavoidable delay. However, everything is in readiness now and the work will pro- gress quickly. The gentlemen who have been selected to act as chairmen of the various committees appointed by the S. A. F. executive board to carry out the program of the entertainment at the convention are as follo\v.s: Executive Board, Patrick Welch, chairman; Finauee Committee, Thomas Roland, chairman; Exhibitions, ,7. IS. Shea, chairman; Entertainment, Allan Peirce, chairman; Publicity, J. K. M. L, Farquhar, chairman; SporU. W. R. Nicholson, chairman; Ladies' Reception, W. ,1. Kennedy, chairman; Bureau of Information, , A. P. Calder, chairman; Hotels, P. Welch, chairman. Later there will be given lists of members of eacli com- mittee and of new committees which it may be necessary to form. R. C. After the Show One of the best results of the New York Spring show is the spirit of enthusiasm, confidence and emulation it has engendered. Those of us who live in New York City or in the contiguous territory and who have had some sort of an active share in assisting the executive committee to the satisfactory conclusions that were happily recorded when the nine days' exhibition closed last Sunday evening, are gratified at the measure of success thus achieved, and already there are messages from many other cities out North and South and West, and from New England, which plainly and clearly ex- press the feeling of pride at the merit of New York's show, wliicii is, for the present, at all events, the ideal to be emulated. It is for New York to keep advanc- ing the ideal, ever improving it, and to maintain a forefront position. Thus will a spirit of healthy, and we sincerely hope, generous, rivalry be engendered. Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago ought each to feel the stimulus. But our neighbors should consider well that no such show can be guaranteed without hard and consistent effort. Please do not discount the labor part of the matter. No soldier in a campaign must serve more loyally, more dutifully, or more faithfully. And the Postage Rates on Seeds, Bulbs, etc. In our issue of March 28, page HI, we drew attention to Senate Bill •1980, introduced by Senator Pomerene, March 20, the intent of which is to relieve seeds, bulbs, cuttings, etc., from the rate recently in force, namely, Ic, per oz, up to 4oz., and then lb. postage. Senator Pomerefle's bill reads as follows: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and plants, shall hereafter be embraced in and carried as fourth-class matter and for the same rates of postage: Provided, That all packages thereof containing eight ounces or less shall be charged for at the rate of 1 cent for two ounces or fraction thereof; Provided further, That the Postmaster General may, in his discretion, by order, fix the time within which all parcels of the fourth class shall be delivered," Senator Pomerene's bill passed the Senate March 23. It went to Congress last week, has been favorably re- ported by the House Committee of Post Offices and Post Roads, and it is expected that it will meet with the early approval of Congress. Arguments used in the efforts to restore the 2oz. for Ic. rate have been on the order of those used in the ExcHANOE in its issue of March 21, at which time the injustice of the ruling of le. for loz. rate, with a limil of'4oz., was pointed out. In brief, the rate of Ic. for loz. with a limit of in?,. doubled the rate of postage as compared with the rate which has been in force for more than 25 years; there w.is no notification whatsoever given of this change in rates; the higher rates affected a considerable portion of tlu- mailing expenses of seeds, resulting from the prior distri- bution of millions of retail catalogs. In fact, it was said that orders for seeds are received in the propor- April 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 849 [ion of 100,000 or more small — that is, under 8oz. — to 1000 or less large. Under the circumstances, there was no way by which the seedsmen and plant-ujen ci.uld dodge the "ic. per oz. ruling, and its enforcement is plac- ing a hardship on that class almost unbearable. It is sincerely hoped that Congress will recognize the justice of the demand for the repeal of tiie Ic. per oz. charge, and be as expeditious in passing Senator Pome- rene's bill as was the Senate. Oklahoma State Florists A new State-wide organization was launched on Mon- day night, March 33, at Oklahoma City, Olsla., when a number of the leading florists of the State met at the I,ee-Huckins Hotel, elected temporary officers and a committee on by-laws and constitution. A meeting is called to be held at Oklahoma City on April 15 for the purpose of completing the organization. The meeting was called to order by Geo. Stiles of Oklahoma City, and S. S. Butterfield "was elected temporary chairman Heavy Damages for Injury by Gas Thomas Jones of Short Hills, N. J., whose houses have been devoted to orchid growing for many years, was awarded $3200 by the Circuit Court in Newark, N. J., last week for damages to plants caused by gas leakage in December, 1919. About New Year's, 1913, Mr. Jones discovered that the orchid blooms, especially in two of his largest house.o, 35ft.xl50ft. showed signs of damage to the sepals, and were worthless for sale. Later the petals and the entire buds wilted, and shortly after the odor of illu- minating gas became strong. It was found that a short distance away there was a leak in the gas main, and ap- parently the escaping gas followed the line of a water pipe which crossed the gas main and extended to the greenhouse. Mr. Jones sued the Public Service Gas Co. for SOOOO^ damages, and the award of $3200 was made aft three hours' consideration by the jury. Azalea Mme. Petrick Superba This novelty is the issue of a fixed sport of Mme. Petrick, from which it has inherited tlie same perfect habit and early bloom. Its color is pink, edged with white. The variety Mme. Petrick is one of the best early bloomers, and in fact the only one which will bloom with perfect regularity and almost without forc- ing. The three plants of the new sport, which were shown at the meeting of the French National Snoiety of Horticulture on Dec. II, 1913, had been ii.iM.il nml brought inside on Oct. 25; beginning with Nov. 10 they were kept at a temperature of 13 deg. to 16 deg. R., hav- ing therefore had hardly any forcing. Other varieties of the same color, on the contrary, are difficult to force, demand knowledge and skill on lie part of the grower. This novelty is therefore a valuable addition to the as- sortment of early Azaleas. It was shown by George Royer, grower of Versailles, France, and was unani- mously awarded a C. of M. at the above session of the French National Society of Horticulture.- -Bewue Horti- Coleus splendidus This new Coleus, which is very common in French Guinea, where it grows on the highlands at an altitude of 2300ft., was introduced only a few years ago in France. Although it does not possess the magnificent foliage jOf the well known ornamental Coleuses, it is note>«0rthy for its deep violet floral spikes. The plant, \v)rfch has often only one stem rising from the bulb, /^d dividing immediately into numerous herbaceous branches, attains to a height of 24in. The leaves are long and narrow, light green with white veinings. The terminal spikes are from 5 to Sin. long and well filled with labiate florets; unfolding rapidly, they remain in bloom for a month and are of great decorative effect. — Revue HorticoJe. L. Horn a florist of New Haven, Conn., following injuries received in an automobile accident on March 14, died in hospital the next day. Mr. Horn was thrown from the wagon in which he was driving with his son, Frederick, and sustained a fracture of the skull. The son was slightly injured. Robert J. Yeager Robt. J. Yeager, one of Allentown's oldest florists, passel away on March 3. He was born here on May 7, 1S33, and up to a few years ago was very active, but retired because of ill health. His son, Andrew J., has had full charge of the business at 716 No. 6th St., where for the past 35 years the range and retail ftore have been Incated. His wife. Matilda, died in 1906 and i.nlv (Ui,- son siirvivc-i. I', .M. R. Charles J. Precht Following a surgical operation at the Maryland Gen- eral Hospital, Baltimore, Charles J. Precht, a well known local florist died on April 34. Mr. Precht never regained consciousness. He was for many years a florist in Lex- ington Market, northwest corner, and was a member of the local florists' club. He was 46 years of age and leaves a widow. His father, who survives him, is one of the oldest- florists in Baltimore. J. L. T. Charles M. Newman Formerly a prosperous florist of Charleston, S. C, Chas. M. Newman of 340 E. Bay St., that city, committed suicide 6n March 18, after writing a note to his family in which he asked forgiveness, and gave business troubles as the cause of his act. Up to two years ago Mr. New- man conducted the Carolina Floral Store in Charleston, selling his business and returning to Germany. Since his return recently he had been unable to make a successful start in his old work. He is survived by a widow, a daughter and a son. F. Walker We regret to record the death of F. Walker, head of the well known florists' concern of F. Walker & Co.,. who died last week at the age of 85 years. He was the oldest florist in Louisville, Ky., both in actual years and in point of experience in the business, in which he had been engaged for the past thirty or forty years. Many of the florists attended his funeral on Friday, Mar. 27, last week, and the floral tributes, as might have been expected, were numerous and beautiful. Mr. Walker's death was due to the infirmities of age. Herbert Walker, his son, has been the active head of the business for a number of years.— G. D. C. It has been thought that Spring is the season that wakes the poetic fervor of youth, but that it stirs not the youthful only is proved by the following liarmonious com- position from a gentleman aged 87 years, now almost blind, the father of one of the proof readers of the Ex- CHAifGE, and who lives in Connecticut. Blest Be The FlowersI Out from their Winter's sleep Wake the fair flowers, To life again they leap BrighteninjE the hours; Emblems of Easter-tide — In Nature's bowers Sweetly their be; s I — ^Joseph Whitton. Members and guests of the New York Florists' Club at uring Flower Show week, Hotel Astor, March 26, 1914 850 The Florists' Exchange Members Advisory Committee Panama- Pacific Exposition present at confirmation of William Plumb as Superintendent of Floriculture The Panama-Pacific Exposition Wm. Plumb Gets Superintendency of Floriculture At the request of G. A. Dennison, Chief of Horticulture for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, who had made it a point to be in New York City last weelc, a meeting of the advisory committee which he had some- time previously appointed, was held on Friday, March 27, in the Grand Central Palace, New York, during the time of the flower show there. There were present in conference with Mr. Dennison the following gentlemen: John Young, secretary of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horti- culturists; M. C. Ebel, secretary National Association of Gardeners; A. F. J. -Baur, secretary of the American Carnation So- ciety; Benjamin Hammond, secretary of the American Rose Society; Harry A. Bunyard, secretary of the American Sweet Pea 'Society; and Charles H. Totty of the National Flower Show Committee. Mr. Dennison outlined the object of the meeting, which was held for the purpose of recommending a superintendent of flori- culture. The committee organized with New Parisian Dahlias The Dahlia specialists. Millet & Son of Bourg-la-Reine (Seine), France, were awarded a C. of M. by the French National Society of Horticulture for the following two new Dahlias: Sainte-Chapeue, a sin- gle Parisian Dahlia, reaching a height of 24in. to 28in. and very prolific, The flowers, which rise well above the foliage, are large for a Parisian Dahlia; the petals are white at the base, and have a regular edge of yel- low and orange. La Bourse is a collarette Dahlia, vigorous, erect and extremely pro- lific; the flower, of medium size, rises above the foliage. The petals are white, shading into crimson, with a blood red edge and bluish at the center, while the straight col- larette is of a magnificent triple color, white, red and blue. — Bevue Horticolc. The Florists' Exchange Best Advertising Medium —Best All Around Charles H. Totty as chairman and John Young as secre- tory- Mr, Totty was elected chairman to serve until the" close of the Exposition, The name of William Plumb, of New York, was recommended to Mr, Denni- son as the unanimous choice of tlie committee. Later in the day Mr, Dennison made the appohit- ment and confirmed William Plumb as superintendent of floriculture, to enter upon the duties of that office at once and to serve until the close of the exposition. Mr, Plumb will remain in the East until Fall, looking up exhibits for the big fair, at which time he will go to San Francisco, when his duty as general superin- tendent of the material to be u.scd in the floricultural department will commence, Mr. Dennison, after his visit in New York, went on to Boston, and, on his return, was to proceed to Chi- cago and so back to San P'rancisco. The Panama-Pacific Exposition opens February '20 1915, and closes December 5 of the same >cai Eisholtzia Stauntoni This plant, \\ lich was let nth Ml tiodi ced fioni Chni i. must not be confounded Mih t p K chscholtzia, thi well known M exican Popp \\h\ ch It IS almost identical in na oe. The Elsholt/.a IS A haid\, shrubin plant, valualile as being a m 1 1 e liloomei. begmning at the end of September and 1. ting mto Ottobei, a time when most of the garden fl aie about o\ ci It produces ni merous long spikes snu lar to tliose oi certain kinds if mint or ntle,. the Wdlov^-■^^eed, ,it a bright, d,-irl, pink oolni Tlu flo\ eis aie s« c 1 1 rte Vilmoiin, u.rs i)i sjileiidid bloom list Oitobei. was awarded a C, of M «hen sho«n before the Fr National Society of Horticulture.— jBp}>«(! Hotttio The Florists' Exchange 851 1^ 1 fMllftS i ,WINDOW,J^^ The new sihercd Soutliem Smilax was extensi\cly and well shown by Reed & Keller, the wholesale flo- rists' supply dealers of W. 2Sth St., New York, at the show in the Grand Central Palace. ANTinRHiNUM Nelrose, we are informed, was the name of the variety that won first in the "any other color" class in its section at the New York Show. In the ranks of florists we have a poet of distinction in Wilbur A. Christy. Mr. Christy has been twenty-five years in floriculture, testing new Gladioli at Mapleshade Farm, Warren, Ohio, and he is secretary of the Ohio Gladiolus Society, which has arranged to hold an ex- hibition at Cleveland in the third week in August. In the current issue of The Modern Gladiolus Grower, an eight verse poem by Mr. Christy is dedicated to the veteran Matthew Crawford, which is as fine, almost, anything Tennyson could have written. We quote the .th And so Life speeds. How bright— how brief— From swelling bud to falling leaf. Across the sky, an endless race. Shadow and sun each other chase. The precious hours flit fast away — Lite's Morn and Even are its Day. AiiTiiuR CowEE of Berlin, N. Y., just failed to have Ills new Gladiolus Peace, in flower for tlie New York show. Another year he hopes to be able to exhibit some of the larger flowering Gladioli at this meeting. He says that many growers are keen upon the quest for a real yellow Gladiolus that will grow. A Scottish Cucumber grower had a call from a neigh- bor one day in AVinter and the latter inquired the price of the fruits. "Ah couldna sell ye a single Cucumber, Tammas," said the grower, "at less than twa shillin's apiece; they're awfu' scarce in this cauld weather." "Twa shillin's !" exclaimed Tammas, "that's extortionate. Mon, have ye no a wee yin at aboot saxpence that I could tak hame tae Betsy?" "Ye can look for yersel, Tammas," replied his friend, "but I'm thinking ye'U no find ony, and I couldna sell a big yin for saxpence even tae my best freend." So the two walked slowly down the Cucumber house and after a close search Tammas found a scrimpy little fruit like a small Carrot. "What aboot this, Sandy; could ye sell me this for sax- pence?" "Gosh ay, but that's nae use to ye, surely." "Oh, ay, it'll dae;'l'll hae it." So Sandy got his knife out, opened it and was reaching up to cut the Cucum- ber when Tammas caught his arm, crying, "Stop, stop, mon; let it hang for a fortnicht and I'll ca' back for't." AaiONG the fruits and vegetables that promise much in the Southern States and California, although they have only been recently introduced, are the Mango, tlie Date palm, the Oriental Persimmon, the Avocado (com- monly known as the Alligator Pear), the Papaya, the Chinese Jubube, and the Dasheen. A XEWSTETTER lias been issued by the Dept. of Agri- culture, Washington, D. C, setting 'forth how the facili- ties of the Department can be utilized by farmers, fiuit growers and gardeners. For instance, the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction sends out ex- plorers to various parts of the world, as occasion re- quires, for new fruits and plants. It keeps in touch with botanists, scientific institutions, and commercial firms all over the world. It is now in a position to se- cure quickly from any part of the globe any plant on which it may desire to experiment. The introductions of this office, however, are not confined to fruits and vegetables. New Poplars, Wil- lows, . and other shade trees, which 30 years ago were unknown in this country, now beautify our avenues as a result of its work. After several unsuccessful at- tempts the timber Bamboo of the Orient is being intro- duced in the Southern States. Already there are small groves in Louisiana, California, Texas and Georgia. There is no plant in the world that can be put to so many uses as the Bamboo. There are over 100 varieties of Dates now growing in the Government gardens in California and Arizona, from which the suckers are being distributed to pros- pective planters. When the Date plantations of the far West come into full bearing, as they should in about 10 years, a superior Date, now unknown on our mar- kets, will probably find its way to the tables of the poor as well as of the rich. Progress is being made steadily witli the prepara- tions to form a Society of Texas Florists. The por- tends are that Texas will become as much a floricul- tural State in time as California. Bbvast Fleming, professor of landscape architecture in Cornell University, N. Y., in an address before the CTniversity Club of Chicago on March 20, said that the best way to fight vice and crime ,was by building parks and gardens. Spread higher ideals of civic life by de- veloping playgrounds. Alleviate distress, sickness, the ills of the slums and tenements by building recreation centers in the heart of the worst districts. Prof. Flem- ing declared that the Burnham plan for a beautiful city is the most ambitious and praiseworthy undertaking of its kind ever proposed for any city in the world. Signs of the times: In a Wabash ave., Chicago, shoe shining parlor: "Free flowers given away." On a State St. corner: "Sweet Peace 15c. a bunch." A piano com- pany moved out of a store in Aurora, and a florist moved in. Now a sign on the window reads: "54 pedals on this beautiful Rose." Yet they say there is nothing in heredity. In Bast Las Vegas, N. M., Mr. Perry Onion has started in the florists' business. — Chicago Daily Tribune. Why should the term forester be used in connection with a city? Of course if there are numerous woods or forests in connection with a municipality, a trained forester might be called for; otherwise the proper man to look after street trees, parks, open spaces, and all gardening and "gardenesque" matters is a horticultur- ist or park superintendent. The training of foresters, as we know and understand it, is not such as to qualify them to be the best fitted for the maintenance and de- velopment of the finest garden features of the best parks. It appears that the Dutchmen are now sending over quantities of large sized Gladioli at a cheap rate. It is strange if we cannot grow American stock at a price to compete with men who are 3500 miles away, and who have import duties as well as steamship and railroad freight charges to pay. by them on the dates that have been sent them in ad- i-ance." These were as follows: San Antonio, March 30; Austin, March 31; Waco, April 1; Ft. Worth, April 2; Dallas, April 3. "The business of our meeting with the florists of each city," continued Mr. Kerr, "will be first to assist them all we can in forming local clubs for each place, getting right down to organization Immediately. This we do at the request of several of the places named, feeling that the success at our local Houston club will enable us to set forth ideas that will become useful in any Texas city. "With this part of the program attended to we will see to it that every florist who we can reach will enroll his name for the Waco convention, which, we take it from responses already received, and the very liberal rate made by the railroads of one and a third fare for the trip, will amount to practically a unani- mous attendance." A tentative program for the State meeting, possibly subject to minor additions or changes as follows: Morning Session, Monday, May 4, 9 o'clock F Organization Committee, r of Waco. Meeting called to order by Cha Robert C. Kerr of Houston. Address of Welcome ay jviayor ot Waco. Response By J. B. Baker of Ft. Worth. Address ot Wctcome from Waco Florists, by T. J. Wolf of Waco Response. TBy Mr. Greeley, of Dallas Floral Co Address,— * Co-operation of Horticultural Department of Texa; with the .Society of Texas Florists and Ornamental Horticul- ' s," bv E. J.Kyle, head of State Department College Station. ■"'"''" of sS f Nurserymen's 'Co- Socien^ of Texas Florists and Ornamental Horticulti J. S. Kerr, of Sherman, President of Nurserymen's Assoc! Address,— •• In What Way My Department Will Co- am RL -."tSJ Agri- Texas to Form a State Florists' Society Society of Texas Florists and Ornamental Horti- culturists will be the name proposed for the organiza- tion of Texas florists at a meeting in Waco on May 4 and 5. Its success seems fully assured, principally for the reason that self-sacrificing work, leaving the rush of business at home to be taken care of by subordinates, has already begun, and Robert C. Kerr and George M. Cosh, of the organizing committee from Houston, have consented to leave their businesses here for about a week, to apply their efforts for the good of the or- ganization. With this consideration for the good of all State florists, surely no one in the business will fail to give two or three days' time to be present at Waco at the meeting. "It looks like a landslide," said Mr. Kerr, as he was finishing out the details as to the itinerary of his trip with Mr. Cosh, "and we have arranged to meet the florists of the principal cities at meetings called J. H. Arbenz, President, Sarita, 1 Address,—" What the Houston Club Has Done for Local Florists, by i. M. Johnson of Houston. Informal Discussion on the possibilities of the new organ izatic Afternoon Session, 2 i 12. Formal Organizatii By-Laws. 13. Election of Oflicers i 14. General Discussion, proposed Constit Board of Directors forperiod ol ore year. Advisability of a State Flower Show." Morning Session, Tuesday, May 5, 9 o'clock Report o^ Committees. ' ' e of work for the society for the ensuing I Discussion— 17. Selection of IS. Appointmen 19. Adj. Tuesday Afternoon and Evening otedl The discussions at the convention, to be followed by the sentiments of the body, as may be passed by reso- lution, it is understood will bring up some very im- portant questions that have been in the minds of the florists for a long time, one of which wiU be the advisa- bility of florists placing on sale to the retail trade 852 The Florists' Exchange surplus stock at reduced prices in order to clean out any overplus, rather than to allow it to remain and deteriorate at a possible total loss. There is a great diversity of opinion on the subject whether it would be best to bear the loss entirely, rather than to bear down the general market on the stock, and demoralize prices. The matter of shipping will be brought up, and pos- sibly that of arriving at an equitable settlement between wholesalers and retailers in case of inferior shipments, or shipments of goods not as represented, which have frequently occurred in the experience of practically all florists. The flower show will likely be held as a State institu- tion, inviting in also interstate exhibits, which, when held, will be the first show of this character bv florists in Texas. As the intent is to have meetings only once a year, except the flower show for November, there will be no hardship on the members in leaving their busy rush, for all can spare the time for a general get-together when meetings are not necessarily frequent. The work of the society in the intermission will be conducted by the committees appointed, and the good to be ' ' ■ all times. Jt obtainable at S. J. M L New York Flower Show March 21-29, 1914 General Notes and Comments -~t THE show has passed again, and left happy memo- ries. Every trade exhibitor seemed pleased with the amount of business transacted and, according to the reports at the end of the week, as much as $6000 worth of space had already been booked for a proiected show next year! ' ^ A nine days' show places a tremendous strain upon warmhouse foliage plants, especially orchids, ferns and Anthurmms, not forgetting Roses, Hydrangeas and other specimen flowering subjects. First, "there is the risk of a chill m transit; then there is the dust and dryness of the atmosphere, and the rough and ready watering. It speaks well for the courage and generosity of the own- ers that they bring their noble specimens year by year. _ ^ew York may well be proud of the part it has played in American horticulture. It is taking its rightful place, at the front, and must see to it that it there. But we must not forget that it is scarcely likely that the various "national" floricultural societies will continue to join in and support these local exhibitions. Uther cities have probably an equal right to their support. Large Premiums Previously, we have reviewed the schedule and made mention of the leading prizes, but we have not, perhaps, sufficiently emphasized the fact that some very high premiums were offered. Take, for instance, the class for 100 orchid plants, or the lesser class for SO orchid ?, oe ' ^u P"'"''^ '"'' ''^*'''=''' respectively, were $2S0 and *li.5. Ihen for the display of cut Roses covering 300 sq. ft., the first prize was $250, while for an exhibit of Carnations for effect, to fill a space of 150 sq. ft., the first prize was $300, second and third being SlOO and $50. Other large money awards were given for groups of Acacias, Ericas, forced shrubs, and $75 for a collec- tion of 75 specimen conifers ; and there were many other tempting prizes. There is a talk of even increasing these awards on the occasion of the next show. We sincerely hope that the financial result of the show just passed will be such as to warrant the hold- ing of a large annual exhibition in New York City. It is true, as Frank Pierson said -it Hie banquet of the New York Florists' Club, New York is becoming the metropolis of the world, and the amenities of horticul- ture must receive due consideration and encouragement. Features for Another Year It is difficult to find many new features that could or might be added in time to come, but among them we certainly think that as much encouragement as possible should be given to collections of bulbs, and particularly to the finer improved newer forms of Narcissus. It is possible, also, that miniature garden scenes might form a feature, and we think that forced shrubs could bear greater encouragement than they have yet received. Of course, the popidar features like Roses and Carnations must be steadily maintained and, from all accounts, it would appear that the retailers are de- termined to add to the extent and artistic beauty and value of their exhibits, rather than to recede. A hint might also be dropped to the seed trade to prepare ex- hibits, which need not be too elaborate, of annuals in flower, as the buying public would see subjects with which they are unfamiliar just at the time that they are preparing to make their seed purchases for the season. Improvements This Year Among the features that were new to this show, which deserve commendation, were the placing of chairs' at convenient places about the hall, and tlie 'consen- sus of opinion was certainly in favor of this year's ar- rangement which allowed sufficient sjiace between the exhibits, without having to crowd these in any way. The index or name cards which were set about to in- dicate the generic title of large groups of the plants hke the Acacias, the Cinerarias, and other subjects, was a very excellent feature. Upstairs, during each day of the show, there was a moving picture exhibition, showing the growth of plants. Among the Carnations we noted as tlie best keepers the varieties Rosette, Pink Delight, Gloriosa and Benora. Antirrhinums were quite a feature, but they were exhibited under color only. In no ease did we discover a label. The variety that we figured on page 778 last week was, however, we are informed, Nelrose, in the any other" class; that is to say, other than pink, white or yellow. Joseph Breck & Sons, of Boston, had a new Winter flowering Antirrhinum on exhibition named Huebner's Champion, with very long spikes of sulphury yellow blooms, which appeared to be an excellent thing. The official photographers at the show were Bradley & Merrill, 435 Fifth ave., New York, who were kept „„ . „^ „ „, . ^^ *^ New York Flower Show, March 21 to 29, 1914 Second Prize Rose Display.-Staged by F. R. Pierson Co. of Tarrytowm. N. Y. Orchids The orchids formed a feature of supreme interest to a large section of the visitors, but just how much more encouragement, if any, can be given is a moot question. Since our report of last week, a Philadelphia corre- spondent has written lamenting the fact that so little interest is shown today in the cultivation and study of these plants, and suggests that there are few people who understand their cultivation properly. This is un- doubtedly perfectly true, and we make bold to say tliat if gardeners, as a whole, understood the treatment of orchids better, many more of them would be grown There are lots of orchids that are of easy cultivation, especially among the Cypripediums, Dendrobiums and Cattleyas, to mention only three genera. The Hard-Wooded Plants The hard-wooded plants deserve more notice than they have received, and it was highly gratifying to no- tice how well and how liberally these deliglitful plant.s were shown. Mention might be made of the following'- Acacia, longifolia, heterophylla, pubescens, pulchella! juniperifolia and cordata, all of which were well grown, some of them being as tall standards, others as smaller standards, while the majority were of bush form, of varying height. The Knight & Struck Co. had a wide selection of dwarf hard-wooded plants, including Erica hyemalis, pink; E. Cavendishiana, yellow, imported stock, as this cannot be grown successfully in this coun- try for some reason; Erica translucens, pink; E per- soluta, Cytisus glauca, Briostemons, Hardenbergia mon- opIiyU;i, Chorizema ilicifolia and Aotus gracillima, with its long- arching sprays of oraiiaii and crimsm firjwers Most of these plants were dwarf and bushy, in Sin and 5in. pots.. Brooklyn Day Tuesday, March 24, was Brooklyn Day at the show. On that day and evening Borough President Pounds, Bridge Commissioner Kracke, Tax Commissioner A. L. Khne, Congressman Calder and others were the guests of the Brooklyn committee, which worked hard to make Brooklyn Day the success of tlie show. On this com- mjttee were: A. L. Miller, chairman; George W. Craw- buck, secretary and treasurer; D. Y. Mellis, secretary of the Greater New York Florists' Association; Charles Abrams, A. Arellina, G. H. Blake, C. Bonnet, Herman Bershad, M. J. Daly, Peter Denyse, James Furtunas A. J. Guttmann, M. Grotewohl, Charles Huber, D. C Howell, Hugo H. Jahn, Charles Koch, WiUiam H Keiibler, B. Klugman, George I. Laird, Frank Manker, 1.. C. Metcalf, Frank McKee, William Phillips, Louis Schmutz, D. Sperwin, George Scott, E. C. Thinness, trank Van Mater, James Ebb Weir, James Weir, Carl H. Woerner, Robert G. Wilson and Charles Zeller. Topiary Art The firm of Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., exhibited a group of specimens of tall and dwarf ever- greens in tubs, also broad leaved Evergreens, such as Aucubus and Lauro-cerasus. Another feature of tliciv exhibit was a group of English Ivies grown in a great variety of forms representing horses, deer, moose, birds, baskets and urns. There was shown also a group of trained dormant fruit trees. One of the most attracti^•^• features, aside from the English Ivy group shown by this film, was a display of beautifully clipped Englisli Yens, grown in the form of tables, vases, weather cocks, Clii- nese toweis, chalice, round tables, birds on columns and so foith Bay trees grown in standard, columnar and piiamidil forms, also Boxwoods in the same form were other inteiesting features of this exhibit.' In addition to all these there was a fine group of 25 varieties of Dracaenas, including many of the rarer kinds. This ex- hibit, which was one of the most interesting and most attractne in .the show, was in charge of Wm DeBrec and F Van Deventer. Messrs Ihomas Meehan & Son, Germantown, Phila- delphia, Pa , liad an exhibit consisting almost altogether of Jjapanese Maples in large variety, also a nice line of small e%eiaieens and Boxwoods. Framed pictures of landscape scenes also formed a part of the exhibit. More About the Carnations and Roses On the Thursday there were two competitors in the class for a display of cut Rose blooms covering a space of 200 sq ft , to contain not less than 500 and not more than 1000 blooms. Quality of bloom, artistic arrange- ment, and general effect were the points considered. The first puze of .$200 was won in a very close fight by A N Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.; the F R Pierson Co, Tarrytown, N. Y., being second. Both had beautiful groups, as our pictures show. The flowers were arranged in vases on pedestals of various heights, in most artistic style. The J. M. Gasser Co. of Cleve- land, assisted by George M. Stumpp, New York, were responsible for the aransrement of A. N. Pierson's dis- play, and employed Adiantum Farleyense gloriosa as a ground work; while beautiful plants of Nephi-olenis were utilized by the F. R. Pierson Co. The former had vases of Hadley, Killarney Queen, White Killarnev, Double White Killarney and Sunburst, while the latter April i, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 853 had Richmond, Killarney Queen, American .Beauty, White Killarney, Lady Hillingdon and Killarney Brilliant. On Friday there were three special classes for Car- nations with the object of showing how these graceful flowers can be utilized for decorative effect. The largest class was for an artistic arrangement on 150 sq. ft. of space to contain not less than 1000 blooms, nor more than liOO. Plants and decorative greenery were permitted. The prizes were $200,. $100 and $50 respectively, and were won by the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, L. I., Breitmeyer Floral Co., Detroit, Mich., and S. A. Ander- son, Bujfalo, N. y., in this order. B. T. Brown arranged his own exhibit and therefore deserves double commenda- tion. His blooms of Matchless, Mrs. Ward and Pink Delight were very fine. It was noticed that the display was mainly one-half white, the other deep pink, with one vase of the light pink to -brighten the white mass. Tall glass i-essels were used and these were mounded at their base with "Glory Ferns" and more Carnations. The whole exhibit was. rich, refined and well balanced. The Breitmeyer Co.'s group was set up by A. T. Bun- yard, florist of Madison ave., and we regret that we failed to get a picture for reproduction. The arrange- ment was decidedly good and novel, being in the form of long arches to which baskets of Carnations were fastened, these arches being fixed to a central pyramid of Adian- timi Farleyense. Other vases of the same rich pink Carnation — to wit, Philadelphia Pink — were set on the floor under the hanging baskets, a dark green velvet cloth being used to cover the floor, so that a rich and tasteful display was the result. S. A. Anderson's exhibit was on a table in the center of which a wire canopy was erected and was crowned with a mass of pink Carnations. Masses of Mrs. Ward Carnatiton were afiixed at the base of each wire of the arch, while gilt baskets with tall handles were set at each corner and filled at opposite sides, with Ward and White Wonder. Ferns and Crotons were used through- out. J. M. Gasser Co., of Cleveland, were the only ex- hibitors of a vase of Carnations for effect, not to exceed 300 blooms, and won a silver cuj). They used Beacon and White Wonder in a very tall basket vase. In the section devoted to private growers the premier award was won by P. A. B. Widener (gdr., W. Klein- heinz), Ogontz, Pa., for a vase of ISO blooms; T. Aitchi- son, Mamaroneck, second; and Geo. Mason, (gdr., D. S. Miller), Tu.vedo Park, N. Y., third. The HubbarH Gold Medal In last week's issue we announced that the Hubbard gold medal, which is to be awarded once in five years to the raiser of the best Rose of American origin, would be bestowed during the show week, but we arc informed that when the vote was taken there was a tie, and al- though Benjamin Hammond, the secretary, could have exercised a casting vote, he refrained from doing so. There were ten present, five voting on either side. From a daily newspaper report, it was suggested that Killar- ney White was strongly in the running, but from the data in our possession, it would seem that this variety was disseminated in 1909, and is therefore now in its sixth year. Thomas Roland, of Nahant, Mass., was of the opinion that a true vote could not be made in favor of any Rose unless the sections were separated. It is a difli'cult matter to judge the merits of a Rose say, in the hybrid Tea section, with that of a Rambler variety. In order to assist the committee toward a true decision, Mr. Hammond, we were informed, has offered to pro- vide for a medal equal in value to that of the Hubbard medal to be awarded for a variety in any section of Roses that the committee may decide. The whole mat- ter will therefore be brought up for discussion again on Monday, April 13. Meanwhile, the opinion of expert Rosarians outside the executive committee will also be sought. in folio irded in Sectio N, O and Private Growers Display in pots and tubs, any or all classes, to occupj 00 sq. ft.— Miss S. B. Fay, Woods Hole, Mass., 1st. Collection hybrid perpetuals, teas, hybrid teas, poly, nthas and other classes, 26 plants, not less than ( arieties, arranged for effect — Thos. Aitchison, 1st. ix climbing or rambling, 3 or more varieties — Miss .. B. Fay, 1st. Crimson RamDlei Ijady Gay, specin Tausendschon, sr en— John Wanar s S. B. Fay, 1st. John Wanamake I S. B. Fax, 1st. Coznniercial Growers Display in pots and tubs, any or all ( tor effect, to occupy 300 sq. ft— Anton Herman B. Steinhoff, West Hoboken, IS Twelve climbing: oi Hotel Woodstock's priz Schultheis, 1st . J., 2d. varieties- Crimson Rambler, specimen — Anton Schultheis Dorothy Perkins, specimen — Anton Schultheis, Tausendschon, specimen — Louis Dupuy, 1st. Hiawatha, specimen — ^'^ ^'^ -c^r^^^,. Walsh, Woods Hole, g,_^any^ '^*;^,®^ variety, specimen — Louis Dupuy, . poly; hybrid perpetuals, teas, 1 other classes. 25 plants, ranged for eftect — Anton Schultheis, 1st., ers' prize; Herman E. Stein For the best six trained specimens of Hybrid Wich raiana or rambler Roses. .... . . , perfection of culture, skill in training, of plants, perfection of ' ' if plants— M. ' H. Walsh the American Rose Society's For the best display of hardy in pots — Anton Schultheis, 1st; Mermai 2d, Toronto Horticultural Society's prize prize. of Plant Grow- 'brid Wichu- considered — general finish live Committee of tdoor Roses grow E. Steinho: be decided by the shape, : bloom, and size of trus [. H Walsh, 1st, Anton So The Banquet of the New York Florists' Club The annual banquet of this club was held at the Hotel Astor, on the evening of Thursday, March 36, when fully 250 ladies and gentlemen attended. Wm. Duckham, presi- dent of the club, was in the chair. The speeches were The tables were nicely decorated with Carnations and Roses, wliile large vases of Lilium speciosum and plants of Forsythia were grouped on either side of the top table, this latter being decorated with beautiful pink Stocks. At this table, in addition to Mr. Duckham, were W. H. Siebrecht, Sr., Patrick O'Mara, F. R. Pierson, Prof. Beat, Richard G. HoUaman, Frederick R. New- bold and Theo. A. Havemeyer. After the excellent dinner had bean served, Mr. Duckham opened the speech- making by welcoming all those who were present. Jn regard to the flower show he thought that it hardly needed any commendation. He felt sure they would be unanimous in their opinion that it was one of the very best flower shows ever held in New York. He hoped these exhibitions might be held year after year, and from the success of the present one, he had no doubt that tliis would be the case, Following the rule that speeches were to be short, Mr. Duckham then called upon T. A. Dennison, chief of the department of horti- culture of the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Mr. Dennison had the ear of the diners right away by telling them a short humorous story to the effect M ^^^H^^^k^^ jHj H At the New York Flowe Vase of Richmond Roses. — ^This splendid ' :aten. it won first prize for L. B. Coddington, 1 Show, March 21 to 2% 1914 At the New York Flower Show, March 21 t Carnation Display — First prize for 100 blooms flesh pink. Awarded for Enchantress Supreme. 854 The Florists' Exchange that he believed they were somewhat in the predica- ment of the little boy who, after the Christmas dinner, said to his father, "Dad, take I up, carry I out, but don't bend I." He promised he would bear gently with them. He had, he said, been invited to visit this flower show, but in the rush of trying to do a week's work m a couple of days, his secretary, who always wrote his speeches, had been unable to do so on this occasion, and he was, therefore, before them "speechless." Howeiei, Mr. Dennison managed to say quite a good deal that was of interest, and say it very well. He proceeded to state that they, in San Francisco, meant to attiact to that city as many of the horticultural fraternity as it was possible to. The city was straining eveij nene to make an exposition that would be educational, ediU ing, and add to the amusement of those who attended it. The exposition next year was in token of the compk tion of the Panama Canal, and on account of Cabtornia being so prominent horticulturally, they had formed a department of horticulture, and bearing in mind that horticulture had advanced so much in the last 10 yeais in America, he felt sure that there would be a ^ery large attendance of garden lovers. He had come to the East to gain instruction and pointers from those who were well able to assist him. iVIr. HoUaman, President of the International Exposi tion Co., owners of the Grand Central Palace, where the flower show was being held, who spoke next, said that of all the exhibitions held during the year there was none that his company tried more to make a success ot than the annual flower show, and he thought that it was pretty well conceded that the present show was a great success. But it was not a success of itself; had it not lieen for the steady, hard work of the committee, whc met week by week, no such show could have resulted. Mr. HoUaman said that one reads in the newspapers about wonderful things being done in this city for the uplifting of the people, but he thought it was strange that the city officials did not take a greater interest in horticultural matters. There are thousands of little children who seldom or never have an opportunity to see or smell a flower. He had been told that many of the little kindergarten children who had visited the show that morning by invitation, had knelt on their knees and smelted at the flowers as they passed along. The lady who was in charge of them was enthusiastic over the show, aijd had said how much pleasure it had giyen herself and her little charges. In that city of 7,000,000 people it was strange that the Horticultural Society of New York could only boast a membership of 500. He had been told by Mr. Have- meyer that there was scarcely a small town in England that did not have its flower show, and the Royal Horti- cultural Society, he was informed, has a membership of upward of 15,000. He thought that if every one did his or her best to help the H. S. of New York, much progress would soon result. Patrick O'Mara spoke in relation to the New York Florists' Club, and began by saying that in a horticul- tural meeting he thought that instead of saying that the speeches should be curtailed, they should have said that they would be pruned, and that all side issues should be "cut out." It was very gratifying to see the uplift in membership, and more than that, in the ideal and the accomplishment of the club at this time. Those who liad stayed by the club in its earlier years builded At the New York Flower Show, March 21 to 29, 1914 of the height ol the stand better than they knew, and he was glad that they had succeeded in making a working alliance with the Horti- cultural Society of New York, and hoped that the courts would be closed forever, so that there could be no divorce of this union. Mr. O'Mara had then the pleasing duty of presenting to the recent president of the club, Wm. H. Siebrecht, Sr., a handsome silver tea service, and in doing so, said that for many years it had been the custom to show, in some tangible way, the appreciation of the services rendered by successive presidents in their eft'orts for the uplift of the club and in all their work in connection with it. Ex-president Wm. Siebrecht's reign had been signalized by the great exhibition of last year, which had set a high-water mark for such shows in this country. The men who had carried through the present splendid exhibition had received much of their inspiration from the show of last year, and their energy, capacity and business ability had been assisted by that experience. In handing the service to Mr. Siebrecht he said he believed the proper thing today was to have a tango tea, and that being so, it gave him very great pleasure to present this beautiful service so that Mr. and Mrs. Siebrecht might have their tango tea. It was given with the very best wishes of every member of the New York Florists' Clubj their wives, and sweethearts. Mr. Siebrecht, in responding, heartily thanked all the ama-Pacifi es of ground and International rvposit>on, San Francisco, Cal 300 ft. in depth by 700ft. in length. The glass dome is said to be the i and has a height of 185ft. members for their very kind gift. He was of the opinion, however, that too much has been made of his services. He was exceedingly glad of the success of the present show and hoped that these exhibitions would continue and become even more important. Last year it was said that the show was good, but could be improved, and this year it had been improved, and if everyone would stick together, large and small, there would be no question but that the exhibitions of the future would continue to grow both in quality and as successful events. Theodore A. Havemeyer, in a few remarks, said that it took all classes to make a success of a flower show, including the seedsman, the wholesaler, the grow- er, the private gardener, and the amateur, but if all combined they could do a great deal of good. Hun- dreds of thousands of people were interested in flowers. Last Fall, at the Chrysanthemum Show of the Horti- cultural Society, no less than 97,000 people attended. What was wanted was to get everybody who was in- terested together, and let them all work to a common end. Frank R. Pierson, chairman of the Flower Show Committee, was then called upon, amid prolonged cheering, and said that the success of the present show was undoubtedly due in a very large measure to the splendid co-operation of the committee. Every meeting had been well attended. Of course, it was a local show, but he was of the opinion that New York City would become the metropolis of the world, and horticulture must come into its own. We are beginning to see the dawn of better days. If for no other reason than the meeting of so many pleasant friends and the ex- perience gained, the present show was well worth hav- ing. Mr. Pierson said that he had been delighted with the Boston show; then last year the New York show was still better, and as for the present show, he left judgment of it to his hearers and others. Continuing, he said we are raising our ideals and improving all the time. As a result of this exliibi- tion, they might like to know that the Horticultural Society of New York had been able to add to its membership as follows: Two patrons at $250 each; twenty life memberships at $50, and upward of eighty annual members. With a humorous twinkle in his eye, Mr. Pierson said that he did not know if Mr. HoUaman (of the Grand Central Palace) understood the fact that there was competition to secure the flower show, for a colonel had told him that he should like to have it in his arm- ory! (Laughter). Mr. HoUaman will have to look out. However, they had a liberal contract from the Inter- national Exposition Co., which did everything possible for the success of the exhibition. He emphasized the fact that it was a New York show, and New York was entitled to the credit. He did not say this boast- fully, only to make clear the fact that New York had undertaken this business and had loyaUy stood by its responsibiUties. He had much pleasure in congratulating the retailers upon their splendid efl'orts on this occasion, and felt that they would certainly do well out of it, probably better than the growers, who were largely missionaries. A glance along the booths of the retailers would con- vince one that their displays were being admirably patronized, as there were crowds of several persons deep craning their necks to see them. The retailers had done exceUent service in educating the public in the artistic use of flowers. If this section of the flori- cultural fraternity would continue to support the oiB- cials, the latter could rely upon having the grandest sliow anywhere in the world. Chairman Duckham, in winding up the speechmaking, said that he would like to have called upon many other speakers, including the Chairman of the Jurors, and the Chairman of the Dinner Committee, but to keep faith with the opening remarks for short and few speeches, he thought it better to conclude now, and hoped that the hours of dancing that were to follow would be highly enjoyed. Among those present whose names were known to us were: Richard Vincent, Jr., Whitemarsh, Md.; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit; P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y.; A. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y.; J. Gillespie, Detroit; F. Lautenschlager (of the KroescheU Co., Chicago); M. A. Patten, Tewkesbury, Mass.; Wm. Nicholson, Ffamingham, Mass.; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., and Robt. Simpson. C. H. Atkins, C. Arnold, Harry Bunyard, R. T. Brown, A. H. Bobbink, C. Bonnet, G. A. Burnett, W. G. Badgley, G. H. Blake, Leonard Barron, Walter Cobb, Louis Dupuy, John Donaldson, J. Harrison Dick, W. EUiott, W. R. Ford, Alex. Guttman, E. W. Holt, A. M. Henshaw, F. W. Holden, Roman J. Irwin, Alfred H. Langjahr, P. Kessler, W. H. Kuebler, A. L. MiUer, W. Marshall, J. McHutchison, J. Miesem, J. McManus, Chas. Millang, C. F. Meyer, E. E. Neubrand, Juliu; Roehrs, Paul Rigo, P. B. Rigley, S. Redstone, Max Schling, Charles Schenck, A. M. Schneider, A. Kott- miller, Paul Berkowitz, J. E. Morichard, Anton Schul- theis, D. D. Storms, Chas. H. Totty, Frank H. Traendly, I>. W. C. TuthUl, Ralph M. Ward, Harry Weston, Chas. Weathered. Many of the gentlemen were accom- panied by their wives and daughters. The Florist's Exchange 855 x — I Landscape Gardening i '. By Robert B. Cridland,'„Landscape Architect \ (Continued from page S64) HOUSES which sit close to the ground should have no planting at the base. The turf should extend up to the lines of the porches or paved terrace, with group plantings at the corners. Where the floorline is just enough above grade to admit of base plantings, use plants, dwarf in character, with larger growing varieties at the corners and in the blank wall spaces between windows. An error to avoid is the planting of anything in front of window openings that will attain a lielglit great enough to interfere with the light. The out- hnes of base plantings should always be sinuous, extend- ing out at the corners and receding to the face of the building. Where the width of the bed permits, the use of tall and low growing plants adds greatly to the effect from the approach. A popular practice today is the use of a miscellaneous assortment of evergreens in beds close to the house. When the plants are small the effect is midoubtedly at- tractive, and the contrast of the blue, green and golden foliage pleasing. Builders of suburban houses for quick sale have taken advantage of this appeal, and, without thought of the future, have used these evergreen base plantings to the exclusion almost, in some communities, of the more desirable shrubbery groupings. This prac- tice should not be followed in planting the home grounds. Many of the evergreens used are not dwarf types, and soon outgrow their positions. The effect becomes monotonous in the extreme and lacks the variety of foli- age, flower and fruit attainable by the use of a judicious selection of shrubs and broad-leaved evergreens. (See illustration below). TaU and Dwarf Shrubs A -good selection, of shrubs of a rather dwarf character can be made up from the following list: Spiraea Thun- bergii, Si^irisa Anthony Waterer, Deutzia gracilis, Cary- opteris, Berberis Thunbergii, Azalea molMs, Desmodium pendiiliflorum, Deutzia Lemoinei, Daphne Mezereum, Forsythia suspensa. Spiraea arguta, Amygdalus nana, Ceanothus Americana, Coriaria Japonica, Hypericum aureum and Andromeda speciosa. If the planting ad- mits the use of larger growing plants, these varieties are splendid for use close to the house: Spiraea Van Houttei, Rhodotypos kerrioides, Philadelphus Lemoinei, Neviusia Alabamensis, Ligustrum Regelianum, Hydrangea pani- culata grandiflora. Hydrangea arborescens grandiilora alba, Callicarpa purpurea and Weigela Eva Rathke. The broad-leaved evergreens are splendid for base plantings and will usually grow easily on any but a due southern exposure. The attractiveness of the foliage is Winter recommends them for liberal use in plantings neat the house. Dwarf and tall growing kinds may be had, and in a diversity of form and foliage. Among the best are the Azaleas, the hybrid Rhododendrons, the. Andromedas, .lapanese Holly, Aucuba Japonica, Kalmia latifolia, Laurocerasus, Abelia grandiflora, the Ma- honias, Euonymus Japonicus, Leucothoe and Phillyrea. Between the house and the boundary lines lies that portion of the lawn which is most difficult to handle, and the part that we usually find the least tastefully de- signed. On this part of the premises we have to con- sider plantings along drives, plantings along walks and paths, lawn specimens and lawn groups. These must be considered individually, and yet so treated that with background, plantings around the house and boundary plantations, all will combine to produce a harmonious whole. This we speak of as unity. Unity is not im- possible on small properties. It may be had by keeping the greensward open and confining the plantings to the borders and along the paths. Attempt only the simple, if you will, just grass and trees, and the effect is much more pleasing than a large tract planted with no definite Planting by Drives and Paths It is along the drives and paths that we may plant for the beautiful, as it is here that the observer is brought into closer touch with the individual plant and its every detail. Specimen plants for such locations should have, therefore, some unusual and delicate characteristics, which would most likely be lost if placed at a greater distance from the eye. Among those which are most highly recommended are the cut-leaved White Birch, the various fol-ms of the Japanese Maple, the fern-leaved , Beech and the English Cork Maple. The Birch and the Maple are particularly handsome. Such specimens planted along the Une of a drive should be set back about 15ft. or 20ft. so as to give them a little foreground. The Japanese Maples are quite dwarf and may be planted closer. Allow each tree ample space for perfect development and allow for a stretch of greensward between specimens. (See Plan D). The arrangement should be an avoidance of straight lines, the larger growing trees being near the house and the smaller kinds toward the entrance. Lines of trees along circuitous driveways or paths should be discour- aged. Groupings are much more artistic. (See Plan C.) Along straight driveways, lines of trees on either side are agreeable and are especially pleasing where they lead directly to the portals of the house, as is frequently seen on some of our old Southern estates. Lawn Specimens Specimen trees planted on the lawn should be low branched, unless it is desirable to maintain a view under the overhanging limbs. Surface rooting trees, such as the soft or Silver Maple, should not be used, as it is difficult to maintain a lawn under them. The Oaks are deep rooted and almost unsurpassed as lawn specimens. The Sugar Maple, the large growing Magnolias, Ken- tucky Coffee, American and English Ash, Sweet Gum and the Elms are among the best deciduous trees. Specimen evergreens are greatly desirable and add to tlie Winter aspect. Such splendid trees as Nord- mann's Fir, Cedar of Lebanon and Deodor Cedar, Hem- lock Spruce, Silver Fir, Blue Spruce and White Pine are among the most important. If one has a love of trees, it is in the individual lawn specimens that a great variety may be had, and, if care be used in the placing, the unity may still be preserved. As advised for speci- men planting along drives avoid straight lines, keep the larger trees toward the house and do not crowd. The lawn plantations or groups, those which are planted in the middle distance, should be pleasing in outline and so placed as to accentuate the view to some pleasing object beyond. The plants should be so ar- ranged in the group that the outline is flowing and not stiff' and regular. For the general arrangement and varieties best suited to such groupings we may take some suggestions from nature as there are certain trees and shrubs that we frequently find standing apart from wood- The Balsam Fir and the White Birch make a pleasing combination planted together, also either the Austrian or White Pine and the Beech. The Oriental Spruce, Nordmann's Fir and Roster's Blue Spruce may be used together in groups with very gratifying results. The Japanese conifers, such as the Retinisporas, should always be grouped together or with the Arborvitaes. They do not harmonize well with the coarser leaved con- Groups Groups on small areas should not be overcrowded. If immediate effect is desired, first arrange for the per- manent trees, and then others may be added and removed as the desired trees develop. Individuals in group plantings should have ample space to show their true characteristics, otherwise they assume a stiff, unnatural habit and mar the scene they are intended to embellish. It is a question often as to just how much space some trees and shrubs require, so great is the variance in habit of growth. For the tall growing shrubs, suffh as Weigela, Mock Orange, Snowballs, etc., 6ft. apart is a good average; 3ft. will suffice for medium sized varie- ties and 3ft. for the dwarf growing kinds. If these dis- tances are followed it is advisable to set the plants in the turf and leave a space around each plant for cultiva- tion. As the shrubs grow and spread, the whole area may be spaded up, as the turf spaces between will most likely be killed out. This system is much better than having a dug bed from the first with large bare spaces between the plants. Should conditions favor the dug bed, a ground cover, such as Pachysandra, Creeping Phlox, Candytuft, Rock Cress or Hypericum may be used. Where depressions occur in the lawn they may be ac- centuated by plantings on the slopes and high ground, leaving the depression open. To Obtain Privacy Belt plantations are always appropriate where it is necessary . to create the scene within the grounds or where privacy is desired. When the surroundings are pleasingly planted or the natural conditions are such that the premises under consideration should be treated as a part of a general scheme, then the belt planting need not be continuous but may be broken to such an extent that it will blend harmoniously with what is al- ready established. Boundary or belt plantations should always be more or less sinuous, according to the area of the space we liave to work with. Even on the smallest properties the irregular curved line is more pleasing than a straight one. (See illustration below.) The border should always m^ HI^HI Good Combination of Spiraea and Yucca n^ than a straight one. The combina Evergreens Close ^.^ t-.^.,^.ce tnrfav i« When th. blue, green and goldei „. Many of the evergreens used becomes monotonous in the < the judicious selection of shrubs and broad-leaved . popular practice today is the )Iiage pleasing. Such pi; 1 miscellaneous i effect is undoubtedly i ings are not recommended for the hor nd will soon outgrow their positions. lacks the variety of foliage, flower and fruit at 836 The Florists' Exchange v:^V/.. n irregular, massed grouping of Irive and pathway driveway in either djrectioj nbellisiiir owing plants snouia De ^hat theview along the not be obscured. This is recommended utomobile has become a factor to be t of the park or grounds. be of greater depth at the corners, for it is here that we should have the greatest height. On small properties the corner plantings become a part of the framework for the residence. Where the area of the grounds is large, the border may be extended well into the lawn at points, and the bays thus formed will give an idea of greater distance looking from the house. Border plantations are too frequently very regular and flat when shrubs alone are used. The effect is es- pecially displeasing when they stand out alone against the open with no background. It is well, therefore, to consider the skyline and introduce trees of various kinds at intervals. (See Plan B.) If the border is small, choose the dwarf trees — Dogwoods, Hawthorns, Sophora, Varnish Tree and Magnolia are among the best — and have the necessary height and variety of contour. In larger borders trees of greater dimensions should be used. A good choice may be made from among the following: Red Maple, Ash, Sugar Maple, Scarlet Oak and Sweet Gum. In addition to height and contour, all of these trees are noted for their splendid Autumn coloring. Large growing trees introduced into the border make it necessary to select shade enduring shrubs to plant under and near them. For such a purpose use Aralia pcntaphylla; Weigelas; Viburnun cassinoides, nudum, continifolium and acerifohum; Cornus alternifolia and Edge the border planting with perennials, annuals and bulbs, so that the season of bloom may be continuous from early Spring until late Fall. Keep away from bedding Tulips and other bulbs of a like nature in the border. Use Daffodils, Darwin Tulips and similar kinds that may be planted in clumps for naturalistic effect. Value of Evergreens If evergreens are used in a border planting, set them in masses rather than as scattered specimens. Plant them in positions where it is desirable to have a Winter screen or where they will lielp plantings in front of them. If used as a background, select only kinds that have green foliage. Plants, sucli as Judas, Golden Bell and Pyrus, together with shrubs having showy fruit, are very handsome against a background of evergreens. The pyramidal type of evergreen, such as Arborvitae, Cy- press and Juniper are highly recommended for border planting, as they give an accentuated note to the s^ene and add to the picturesquencss more than any other type of plant. Specimens planted in front of border plantings should always be at the salient points, and not in the liays formed by the border outlines. The positions of speci- men conifers should not be decided without reference to border plants behind them. For example, evergreens with golden foliage sliould not be placed in front of slirubs with yellow leaves or flowers. Evergreens with blue foliage should not be placed in front of plants with silvery leaves, etc. Strive to establish a contrast, but be careful to preserve good balance and harmony. If an existing plantation, either on tlie premises or l^eyond, consists of large trees, the specimens planted in the fore- ground t,liouId lia\e foliage that wiU blend. Use trees of the same \ uiety and depend for contrast on smaller tree and slirubs planted still more to the front. . Summing Up Bueflj expressed, the use of ornamental trees and shiubs for the embelUshment of a scene must be along Imes that aie both sesthetic and practical. The selection of a particular plant or group of plants for a given posi- tion should be for the reason that it best suits that place, a point to be determined by a careful study of the best principles of landscape design. Simplicity and repose should be kej notes. Avoid the use of too many varieties and only as isolated specimens should abnormally shaped plants be admitted. Groups should consist of carefully selected units, all blending to make, a pleasing whole. The center of the lawn surface should not be broken up with circular or geometrically shaped beds. They destroy the quietude and harmony of the scene. From a practical viewpoint the' success of any plant- ing depends largely on the vigor and robustness with which the plants grow. This article has not been over burdened, therefore, with long lists of varieties and de- scriptions. Select plants best suited to the physical con- ditions in the locality. With splendid assortments to choose from in every section, it is decidedly wrong to waste time and effort in trying to nurse along plants unsuited to local conditions. The next in the series of articles on Landscape Gar- dening by Mr. Cridland will be "Flower Gardens." Plan D, showing specimen planting yergreen trees, together ^e and pathway. The plants should be so phinted that each will grow into a perl'c. A Gardener's Love Letter Editor Tlie Florists' Exchange: Perhaps you can use this "Gardener's Love Letter" in The Florists' Exch,\xge. I got it when in Scotland some years ago. It was taken "from an old magazine, which I do not know, but possibly Blarkmood's or Chambers' Journal, and appeared originally on Feb. 11, 18.31. Ai.Ex. L. Lamojtd, Dutcliess Co., N. Y. My Rosemary: As you are the Pink of perfection and the Blossom of May, I wish to tell Yew that my Hearts-ease has been torn up l>y the Roots, and the Peas of my Holm entirely destroyed since I began to Pine for Yew. Yew will perceive that I am a gardener. My name is Wil- liam Bud. At first I was poor but liy "Sliooting in the Spring, and driving a Car-nation fast I obtained a Celery, and by a little Cabbaging, etc., I Rose to be master (though something like a Creeper) of the whole garden. I have now full command of the Stocks and tlie Mint. I can raise Ane-mone, from a Penny-royal tg a Plum, and what my expenditure Leaves I put in a Box for Yew. If I may, as a Cockscomb, speak of myself, I should say that I was in the Flower of manhood,— that I was neither a Standard nor a Dwarf, a Musliroom nor a Maypole; my nose it is of the Aquilina kind, and my locks hang in clusters about my Ears. I am often in the company of Rakes, and rather fond of Vine and Shrub which my Elders reprove me for; so I had better Berry all this, and as I am a Branch of a good Stock, with a portly Bearing, I will know where and when to make my Bough. So Lettuce act for ourselves and fix an early day for Ingrafting your fate with mine — which might be made a Poplar measure. But I think it had better be Privet for Jon-quil, the lawyer, says that your old Crab of a father, who never did a Li-lac, when he wanted to part us, means to take the Elm in his own hands in this matter; but if he' does, and Bullace me at all, I will not be Sloe in sett- ling his Asli, and I will be such, a Thorn in his side that the day he does it shall be one of the worst Days he ever - But I will sow no Seeds of discord; for I am certain that we should make a very nice Pear, and' never repent even when we become Sage by Thyme. You would be the Balm of my life, and I should be the Balsam of yours ; so that people who might call us Green now would call us Evergreen hereafter. And now iny Sweet, Peas be with you, and if he who tries it Tears me from Yew, I shall become a Melon- cauliflour, and wither away. My tongue shall always be a Scarlet Runner in your praise; for I have planted my Hopes in Yew, and I only hve for the Thyme when T may hear from I'our own Tulijis that I am your Sweet William and not your Weeping Will-O. : border pi iiit i tinf, is h,Ji m i 1 hnc \v[th tile pic Horseshoe Brind L I ormosum j;ro\\n Ironi ofit. hulb in a 6in pot by 1 red \ Danker, ol VU)uu,N \ It bore 29 flowers on three stems The Florists' Exchange 857 Argemone platyceras Tliis Argemone is. a perennial, unlilie most of tlie members of its family, wliicli are annuals or more raiely biennials. It is a native of the Mexican high plate tu, fuund at an altitude of 3300 to 2600 metres It is a magnificent plant, forming a much branched bush nearly 30in. high, with bluish, feathery foliage and large, sno\\> white, silky blooms; the stamens are dark puiple, wliile the pistils "are dark yellow, forming a charming contiast to the white petals. Although the blooms aie %ei> fragile, like those of most Papaveraceae fresh buds are opening every day, so that the plants are in full fiowci for weeks, from the middle of June to the begmning of August. Planted in suitable soil and location, this Argemone is hardy as far north as Grape vines grow, although a light covering is advisable in Winter. It requires a hght, sandy soil containing some lime, and a veiy bunnj, dry location. Producing seed profusely, it is most eas) to multiply; but the seed must be sown as soon as pos sible, the same Fall or early the next Spring, or it will not germinate. Being also" self-sowing, it will repro duce itself freely from year to year, soon cohering a large area with young growth around the mother plants It does not like to be transplanted, and the seedlings must be shifted with the ball. Argemone platyceras is often confounded with \ Mexicana grandifiora, but the latter is an annu il ind not nearly so handsome. A. Mexicana, moreo\ei git under not less than nine names, and it seems almost as if the true plant of that name was not in ciilti\ ition — Moeller's Deutsche GaertnerZeiluna. At the New ^ ork Flower Show Partial view of the American Carnation Society's Exhibit is the depressing effect of the lack of results and its in- evitable tendency to create a pessimistic view of further attempts to build up trade in the tropics. Many houses in the United States have sent these handsome catalogs, have followed them up with carefully composed and perfectly appointed letters, but in the end have been unable to point to any return in the way of business. Is it remarkable? By no means; these catalogs and letters were all in English. Imagine a house in Central America sending catalogs to the United States, every word in pure Spanish, and following them up with letters, all in Spanish, and then expecting good results. How much consideration would be given a publication of the sort; how long would it be studied, with its price list in a foreign currency and its text in a language not a word of which could be understood? green. The "flowers" reach a diameter of nearly llin. and the shoots, which have leaves down to the base, are 38in. long. In habit the plant ' is like the type. It promises to become a valuable florists' plant because of its beautiful, striking appearance. It was originated by Albert Trebst of Merseburg, Germany, and will be dis- seminated this year. — Moeller's Deutsche Gcertner- Zeitung. Poinsettia pulcherrima Trebsti This novelty is a sport of the white P. pulche alba, differs from the usual red and cream Poiiis in the color of its bracts, which are a dehcate Si pink; the lowest bracts only are somewhat shaded The Value of the Skunk to Gardeners The skunk which is represented throughout the coun- try by, a number of genera, species and varieties, is an animal of great economic importance. Its food consists very largely of insects, mainly of those species which are very destructive to garden and forage crops. Field observations and laboratory examination demonstrate that they destroy immense numbers of white grubs, grasshoppers, crickets, cutworms, hornets, wasps and other noxious forms. The alarming increase of tlie white grub is some localities is largely due to the extermina- tion of this valuable animal. " Cactus Dahlia Queen of Hearts originat«lat the Sycamore Dahlia Gardei pure white, shading to light lemon yeIio\ jmely free bloomer on long st-ms. Catalogs Wasted in Central America The waste of catalogs and trade circulars, not to m;n- tion letters, addressed to mercliants and business men of Central America, as well as other errantries of Latin America, according to a daily consular and trade report, is enormous. The mails are loaded with them — beauti- ful catalogs, works of art in every respect, the highest type of the best efforts of printers, and exhibiting the most experienced thought and ability of experts. Most of tliese publications are alluringly illustrated, and in the United States prove valuable and effective trade getters, yet in the I.atin-American countries they are highly ineifectivc. Trade circular letters so pre"pared that a trained observer could hardly detect the mark of the mimeogra])h, or the fact tliat each one was not an original personal letter, also go to the wastebasket, mute evidence of misplaced energy and misdirected effort. Not only is the cost of these expensive catalogs to be considered, and the postage of five cents 'a letter, and more for the heavy catalogs, but there is the time spent in sending and the labor. The main feature, however. 858 The Florists' Exchange Society and Club Directory National and Sectional Societies Lnxerican Association of Kurserymen. President: J. B. Pilkington, Portland. Ore. Vice-president: Henry B. Chase, Chase, Secretary; John Richards, Chi- Connecticut Nurserymen'i Society of Xowa Florists. -presidents: G. TV. W. S. Manning. Balti- ?. Hennenkofter, Pueblo, Champion. Winnepeg:, Canada. Secretary- Treasurer: Brooklyn, N. T. American Carnation Society President: ham. Mass Vice-presiden Goddard, F Andersc Baur, Treasurer: P. E. Dorner, La Faye d. Box American Civic Association President: J. Horace McFarla 655, Harrisburg, Pa. First vice-president; John Cambridge. Mass. Secretary; Richard B. Watrous Union Trust Bldg., Washii Treasurer: William B. Howland, 119 West 40th St., New York City. American Gladiolus Society President: Montague Chamberlain, Secretary: L. Merton Gage, So. Natick, Treasurer: Carl Cropp, Chicago, 111. Peony Society. Vice-president ville, O. Secretary; A. N. Y. Treasurer: J. B. George. Paine Saunders, Clinto Humphreys, Ches President; I.. A. Goodn wick Blvd., Kans ice- president; G. 4000 War ty. Mo. Taber, Gler L,. R. Taft, Bast Lansing, American Bose Society. President: Wallace R. Pierson, Crom- well, Conn. Vice-president; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. Treasurer; H. O. May, Summit, N. J, ITT Seed President: Chas. C. Massie, Minne- apolis, Minn. First Vice-president: J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. Y. Second Vice-president: W. F. Ther- kildson, Painesville, O. Secretary: C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Assistant Secretary: S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O. American Society of landscape Ice-president; Jame Cambridge. Sturgis Pray, Ailing S. De Forest, 222- 225 Sibley Block, Rochester, N. Y. American Sweet Pea Society. ■" "■ n, Cliftondale, Preside Mass. York, N. Y.' Secretary; Harry Kirby, New inyard. New H. Pepper, Recording Secretary; J. H. New York, N. Y. Treasurer: A. T. Boddlngton, York, N. Y. Association of American Cemetery Superintendents. President: M. P. Brazil, Ca Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Vice-president; Thomas Wallis, " - Chicago, -■ Bellet La-n son, Jr., Blmwood Cemetery, Ch cago. 111. California Seed Trade Association. President: A. E. Aggeler. Vice-president: Theo. Payne. Secretary: D. F. Reichard. Treasurer: M. L. Germain. Canadian HortictUtural Association. President: H. B. Cowan. -president; Geo. Hoptoi Montreal, Sfcond Vice-prei Toronto, Can. Secretary-Tr W. Adams, Juli Montreal, Can. Clirysantlieniuni Society of America. Wm. Klelnhein Secretary; C. V Park. 111. Treasurer; John Indian- Morgan Con Tur Har 5, Manchester, nt, Hartford, Nurserymen's Association Great Falls, Mont. Vice-president: J. P. Reng, Helena, A. Calmettes, of Montana. President: M Secretary-Treasurer Helena, Mont. Plorists' Hail Association of America. President; E. G. Hill Ind. Secretary: John G. Esler, Saddle Treasurer; Jos. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Plorists' Telegrapli Delivery. President: Irwin Bertermann, Indian- Vice- president: W. F. Gude, Washing- ton, D. C. Secretary: Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich. Treasurer: W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo. Gladiolus Society of OUo. President; C. Betscher, Canal Dover, Ohio. Vice-president; Mrs. A. H. Austin, Wayland, O. Secretary-Treasurer: Wilbur A. Chris- ty, Warren. O. Illinois State Plorists' Association. President: H. E. Smith, Danville, 111. Secretary: J. F. Ammann, Edwards- ville. 111. Treasurer: F. L. Washburn, Bloom- ington, 111. H. Maynard, National Association of Gardeners. President; W. H. Waite. Vice-president: John W. Everett. Secretary: M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. Treasurer: Wm. Stewart. National Association of Betail Nurserymen. -Treasurer; F. E. Grove National Nut Growers' Association, President: C. A. Van Di First vice-president: Raleigh, N. C. Sutt; Kyle, dent: J It: C. H. Greaton, Provi Secretary: Chas. Adams, Springfield, Treasurer: V. Vanicek, Newport, R. I. rew Torlc and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers. President: Louis Dupuy. Vice-president: J H. Fiesser. Secretary: Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr., 136 West 28th St.. New York, N. Y. Treasurer: H. C. Steinhoft. few Yorlc State Federation of Floral Clulis. President: William P. Kasting, Buf- falo, N. Y. Secretary: John Young, 63 West 28th St., New York. N. T. Treasurer: W. A. Adams, -Buffalo, N. Y. New ITorii: State Ntirserymen's Osborne, Ro- Hooker, Rochester, N. Y. New York State Vegfetable Growers' President; Henry Greftrath, So. Lima. N. T. Vice-president; S. T. Cook, Silver Association. President: Edward Pau Wc C. H. Aldr Itha N. Y. Mattitu Vice-preside Secretary-TJ G. L, Freeman. Vice-president; Patrick Welch, Bos- ton, Mass. Secretary: John Young, New York, N. Y. Treasurer: W. P. Kasting, Buffalo, Secretary-Treasu Wesley Greene, W. J. Rltterska H. P. Thompson, Attle Secretary: Geo. Douglas. 189 Merton St., Toronto, Ont. Treasurer: Geo. Mills. Meets third Tuesday in each month at St. George's Hall, Elm St., Toronto, Ont. Annnal election of officers at November meeting. Gardeners and Florists' Club of Baltimore. President: Wm. J. Johnston. Vice-president: James Hamilton. Secretary; N. P. Plitton. Treasurer: Fred G. Burger. Meets second and fourth Mondays Cleveland, Hall, St. Paul and Franklin Reynolds, Cra-p Wliolesale Grass Seed Dealers' Associa- tion. ville, Ind. Vice-president: Chas. Massey, Minne- apolis, Minn. Secretary-Treasurer: John A. Smith, Toledo, O. Local Clubs and Societies Albany Florists' Club, President: Fred Henkes. Vice-president: Frank R. Bilson. Secretary-Treasurer: Robert Davidson. Meets first Thursday in each month at the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. Y. Annual election of of- ficers at December meeting. Buffalo Plorists' Club. President: W. H. Eiss. Vice-president; R. Eoettger. Secretary; Wm. Legg. Financial Secretary: A. Vick. Treasurer: E. C. Brucker. Meets first Tuesday in each month at 385 EUicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. An- nual election of officers at March Cliicago Florists' Club. President: Guy W. French. Vice-president; Alex. Henderson. Secretary; Jas. B. Foley. . . _ ient: Ed. Schun. etary: Alex. Ostendarp. at the club rooms, Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Annual election of officers at July meeting. Colorado Florists' Club. Piesident: W. W. Wilmore, Jr. Vice-president: John Berry. Secretary: L. A. Kintzele. Treasurer: E. P. Neiman. Meets first Monday in each month at Adams Hotel, Denver, Colo. Annual election of officers at December meet- Cook County Florists' Association. President: N. P. Miller. Vice-president: A. Henderson. Secretary: A. T. Pyfer. Treasurer: John Zech. Meets third Thursday in each month at the Tavern, W. Washington St., Chicago. 111. Annual election of officers at February meeting. Danville (111.) Florists' Club. H. H. Ritter. Vice-president: Arthur J. Schmidt. Secretary; Horace M. Prank. Treasurer; George "W. Bartholomei Meets first Thursday in each moi at 37 E. Fifth St.. Dayton, O. Anni election of ofii.cers at March meeti: Detroit Florists' Club. President: Prank Danzer. field St., Treasurer; Robert Rahaley. " ■ " ' third Mondays Florists' Club of PUladelphla. President: J. Otto Thilow. Vice-president; George Burton.. Secretary; David Rust, Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia. Treasurer: George Craig. Meets first Tuesday in each month at Horticultural Hall. Broad st. be- low Locust, Philadelphia. Pa. Annual election of officers at October meeting. Florists' Club of ■Washingfton. etary: E. C. Mayberry. Treasurer; W^m. P. Gude. Meets first Tuesday in each month at 1214 P. St. N. W., Washington, n. c. Annual election of officers at March meeting. Plorists and Gardeners' Club of Bbode Wm. E. Chappell, 333 Branch ave.. Providence. R. I. Treasurer: James Hockey. Meets third Monday in each month at 96 Westminster St., Providence, R. I. Annual election of officers at November meeting. Gardeners and Florists^ Association of Annual election of of- ficers first meeting in March. Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston. President: W. J. Kennedy, Chestnut Secretary: Wm. N. Craig, Faulknei Farm, Brookline, Mass. Treasurer: Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Meets third Tuesday in each montl (except July and August) at Horti cultural Hall, Boston, Mass. Annua election of officers at December meet Kentucky Society of Florists. President: H. Kleinstarink. Vice-president: Jacob Schul: invitation to the Society tc their own establishments. Ar tion of officers at Decembei Knoxville Florists' Society. President: Chas. L, Baum. Vice-president: Mrs. Edith Secretary- treasurer: A. J. McNutt Meets -first Tuesday ch month of the various members. An- nual election of officers at December meeting. MUwauiee Florists' Club. President; Arthur Leidiger. Vice-president: 'George Holton. Secretary: Eugene Oestricher. Treasurer: James Livingston. Meets first Thursday in each month at the Quiet House, 86 Mason St., Mil- waukee, Wis. Annual election of of- ficers at the January meeting. Minneapolis Florists' Club. of Whit- 3wer Store, 10th and Nicol- Minneapolis, Minn. Meets first Tuesday Novemb 218 North Fifth Lnnual election of officers r meeting. State Florists' Associatic President: O. J. Olson. Vice-president: W. D. Desmond. Secretary: Gust. Malmquist. Treasurer: E. P. Holm. Meets third Tuesday in each mon at St. Paul and Minneapolis alte nately. Annual election of officers Smith. Second vice-president; Wm. Cotter. Secretary-Treasurer: W. H. Horoben, 283 Marquette St., Montreal, Canada. Meets first and third Mondays in each month at 140 Mansfield St., Mon- treal, Canada. Annual election of of- ficers at first meeting in December. Morris Co. Gardeners and Plorists' So- ciety. t: Percy D. Witney, Mor- Secretary: Edward Reagan, Morris- town, N. J. Treasurer: Wm. H. Duckham, Madi- son, N. J. Meets second Wednesday in each month (except July and August) at Masonic Hall. Madison. N. J. Annual election of officers at December nie<^t- ing. New Tork Florists' Club. President: Wm. H. Duckham. Vice-president; Henry Scott. Secretary; John Young, 53 West 28tli St., New York, N. Y- Treasurer: Wm. C Rickards, Jr. Meets second Monday in each month of officers at December Secretary; L. Henderson, 1519 Parnani St., Omaha, Neb- Treasurer: George Sorensen. Meets second Thursday in each month at the Court House, Omaha. Neb. Annual election of officers at September meeting. . _, .. Pittsburg-h Plorists and Gardeners' Club. President: Neil McCallum. Vice-president: B. C. Reineman. Secretary: H. P. Joslin. _, , Assistant Secretary; W. A. Clark. Treasurer: T. P. Langhans. Meets first Tuesday in each month E. P. Collins Hotel. Pittsburgh, Pa. n of officers at February April 4, 1911 The Florists' Exchange 859 Floral Society. at Masonic Temple, Portland, Ore Treasurer: Fred H, Weber. Meets first Monday in each mon at the Washington Hotel, St. Lou Mo. Annual election of officers February meeting-. Rochester Florists' ABsociatiOB. President: John Dunbar. Vice-president: George Arnold. " ■ " " Stringer, 47 Sto Secretary: St., Rochester, Treasurer: W. L. Keller. Meets second Monday in each m at 95 Main St., Bast, second : Rochester, N. T. Annual electio officers at January meeting. Florists' Club. Good. Secretary: Arthur L Leedle. Treasurer: Chas. W. Unglaub. Meets second Monday in January, March, May, July, September and No- vember at the Springfield Commercial Club, Springfield, O. Annual election of officers at November meeting. State Florists' Association of Indiana. President: W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. First vice-president: W. J. Vesey, Jr., Fort Wayne, Ind. , __-_ _____.,__._ jQj^jj Hartje, Secretary f O. B. Steinkamp, Indianapo- lis, Ind. Treasurer: H. L. Wiegand, Indianapo- lis. Ind. Meets first Tuesday in each month in different cities in the State. An- nual election of officers at January meeting. Syracuse (IT. Y.) Bose Society. President: Rev. E. M. Mills. Secretary: Walter T. Mott, 53S Sum- mer ave., Syracuse. N. Y. Treasurer: George Thorpe, i'uesdaj^ in each St. Iiouis Florists* Club. President: W. J. Pilche Ad. Ja Secretary; J. J. Beneke. Treasurer: W. C. Smith. Meets second Thursday in € month at Odd Fellows Hall, 9th Olive sts., St. Louis, Mo. Annual e tion of otficers at August meeting Terre Haute (ma.) Florists' Club. Hein nry Graham. Treasurer: Fred Wunker. Meets first Thursday in January, April, July and November in the Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Terre Haute, Ind. Annual election of officers at April meeting. Toledo Florists' Club. President: Frank Schramm. Vice-president: Max Spanner. Secretary and Treasurer: George Schramm. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. Annual election of officers at August meeting. Tri-City Florists' Club. Preside Vice-pr Sta Moli 111. G. Paull, Dave . N. Go( . Treasurer: A. Anderso Meets second Tuesday Davenport, la. Important British Societies And Secretaries' Addresses Ancient Society of York Florists. Secretary; Chas. W. Clark, 12 New st, York. British. Gardeners' Association. Secretary: Cvril Harding, Ulysses, For- tune Green. I^ondon. N. Horticultural Education Association. Secretary: W. P. Wright. 5 St. Augus- Canterbury. ary: P. V. Cooke, Secretary: F. A. Poulton, Rosemount, Park rd., New Barnet. National Auricula and Primula Society. Secretary: T. B. Henwood, 16 Hamilton ton rd., Reading. National Carnation and Picotee Society. Secretary; T. E. Henwood, 16 Hamilton rd., Reading. National Clirysantliemum Society. Secretary; R. A. Witty, 72 Savernake rd.. Honor Oak, London, S.E. National Dahlia Society. Secretary: J. B. Riding, Forest Side. Chingford, Essex. National Gladiolus Society. Secretary: Mrs. W. Atkinson, The Flagstaff, Locksheath, Southampton. National Hardy Plant Society. Secretary. A. J. MacSelf, 52 Eeechfield rd.. Finsbury Park, London, N. Rose Society. Secretary: H. Secretary: W. Peters, Forest House. Hartington Grove, Cambridge. National Viola and Pansy Society. Secretary: J. Bastock, Springfield rd.. Moseley, Birmingham. Perpetual Flowering- Carnation Society. Secretary: T. A. Weston, Floradale. Hoyal Botanic Society, Secretary; J. B. Sowerby, Inner Circle. Regents Park, London, W. Boyal Caledonian Horticultural Society. Secretary; Donald MacKenzie, 23 Rut- land sq., ""'■"' ' "fe^V . . . 5V. W. Wilks, Vincent scj., London, S.W. Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland. Secretary: E. Knowdlin, 5 Molesworth St., Dublin. Scottisli Horticultural Association. Secretary: A. D. Richardson, 19 Waver- ley Market, Edinburgti. Shropshire Horticultural Society. Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society A regular meeting of this socie.ty was held on Tuesday evening, April 24, President William MacKa.y presided. Brazier, The Secretary Shrewsbury. Societe Fraucaise d'Horticulture de i;ondres. Meredyth furnished Massachusetts Agricultural College Wednesday. .Mairh IS, was observed as Floricultuii- Iniy in connection with the Farmers' Week program at the Massachusetts Agricultural College. The lectures were very well attended. After a few words of welcome, Prof. F. A. Waugh, head of the division of horticulture, in- troduced Prof. A. H. Nehrling, who spoke on "Opportunities in Floriculture." He first considered the history of the indus- try in the United States and its general evolution in the ISth century. The great- est development has been made within the last 30 years, when the progress has been almost phenomenal. Harry A. Bunyard of New York, secre- tary of the American Sweet Pea Society, was to have spoken on "Professional Hor- ticulture" but was unable to be present. In his place Professor Asa G. Kinney, Jlount llolyoke College, gave a talk on "Mushroom Culture as a Side-line for a Practical Florist." T. D. Hatfield, sup- erintendent of the Hunnewell Estate at W.-Ili^Ii\. Jla^j-achusetts, then gave a \ ' II t , t iij ind instructive talk on I; I' ' liom Seed." I-Ie spoke 1 1 11- experience in growing I.I mi coniferous trees from ociety will be ladies' nil night, to b( held in the Music Hall, 250 Thames st " ' and dancing will be the order anc expected. J. H. Gale " -' T., is ti rii 28. of the Alphar Co., N. T., Iloln alsi 1 Outdoor Rose I 1 ! 1 I I 1 tiiimerly cura- toi ,A til. r.nt.ii.i.al Ciulens at Smith fnllegp. and now engaged in practical landscajje work, was next ou the program with a talk on "JNIethods of Improving Plants" ; and Professor Nehrling was the last speaker on the program with an Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Hort. Society The regular meeting of this society was held on March 26, President J. T. Ingram in the chair. A letter was read from the N. A. G., asking for ihe view of the society on co-operation. There were some interesting discussions on tl7e matter, and to the point it was received favorably, but further information was desired before acting. W. Robertson re- ceived the society's prize for the best Cineraria, and Frank Petroccia for Vio- lets; John Devine received a C. C. for Antirrhinums, and H. M. for Stociis. Joseph Robinson, H. M. for Carnations; ■\¥. Robertson, C. C. for three specimen Cinerarias, and James Duthie C. C. for a fine group of flowering plants. The A very interesting essay was read by J. Duthie on "Dahlias," which was greatly enjoyed, as Mr. Duthie is a well known grower. An invitation from the Glen Cove Horticultural Society to attend their lecture on April 8 was received. This creates a feeling of good fellowship which should exist in all our societies, and we hope our members will appreciate the same by attending. W. Robertson will read an essay on "Mushrooms" at the next meeting, April 22, Exhibits for April; Six Tulips any variety; one pot Campanulas, any va- riety; three Lettuces. P. KIRKHAM, Secy. Lancaster County Florists' Club At 2.30 p.m., March 19, we were on our way to Manheim and the Hostetters, Emanuel, Pahres and Monroe. To give in detail an account of these trips is simply to repeat, as the majority of grow- ers in this section are Carnation men with an occasional side line. It is the genial good-fellowship established and the readiness to discuss both failures and successes that make these trips valuable. E. P. Hostetter has the largest area of glass of the three ; his Carnations did not average up quite as good as at the other two places but they were good, and Snapdragons, Sweet Peas, yellow Daisies, Primula and A. Sprengeri made up a combination stock that is , bringing in good money. Manheim produces Snap- "dragon with Sft. stems and flower spikes in proportionate length. At 7.30 p.m. we were ready for our meeting. We had with us Adam Heim of Connersville, Ind., with his Carnation support, T. D. Nolan of the King Con- struction Co., and Ernest Morrell of the Berry Hill Nurseries of Harrisburg, Pa. ith lantern slides. At the regular business end of the session, H. A. Schroyer, chairman of his committee, reported having secured a written order from the traction company authorizing the conductors on all cars to accept cut flowers or designs for rush orders or in cases where it is impracti- cable to use the regular express cars ; this is quite an item to our members and could have been secured in no other way than through the club. The writer reported for his committee on co-operative buying having secured another local concern to allow a straight ten per cent, discount on all steain and liot water fittings as well as other sup- plies in that line; this will also mean considerable to those who take advantage of it. The co-operative buying sticker to be used in correspondence was dis- tributed at this meeting. After a half hour's local color and fun through the question box, Mrs. A. M. Herr moved for the ladies that a rising vote of thanks be given the club for their privilege of seeing the slides Eind hearing the interesting lecture and, despite the present day narrow skirt, every lady was on her feet in an instant. Mr. Nolan in behalf of the Scranton Florists invited us to attend their Spring show. The meeting adjourned to meet April 16 and, for a visiting trip, to take the Coatsville car at 1.45 p.m., getting over what ground the afternoon allows. AXEEBT M. Heee. Measuring the Rainfall If the progressive nurseryman or grower will only keep a careful record of the rain that falls in his locality, espe- cially throughout the growing season, and compare this with the normal or average amount for the same region, he will find himself able, as the season advances, to form a very intelligent es- timate of the prospects for a good, a bad, or an average yield of his outdoor crops. An excellent equipment for col- lecting and measuring either rain or snow consists of a simple pail or bucket. The location selected for setting out the pail should be chosen at a point in some open lot or field. As to how to measure the collected precipitation, this is best done by weighing the contents of the pail. A spring balance should be used that will give the weight accurately in ounces or half ounces. If such a scale is not already in the possession of the farmer, it will more than repay him to buy an inexpensive spring balance. If the diameter of the pail is just 10^4in. at the topmost edge, each ounce of water collected represents two-hundreths of an inch of rainfall, or, in figures. 0.02. Many 12-gallon pails are exactly lOMjin. at the topmost edge. If, for example, after a rainfall the pail and its contaiufi water is found to weigh say 3 pounil^ 8 ounces, and the empty pail aloii" weighs only 1 pound 14 ounces, tlie dif ference gives 1 pound 10 ounces net=lir ounces; 26X.02=.52 inches of rain Weather observers record one day's fall regularly at 5 p.m. In hot weather, when water evaporates quickly, tin.' record should be made as soon after tlie rain has stopped as is practicable. 860 The Florists' Exchange I Classified A D V E R T I S EM E N T S J SITUATIONS WANTED Superintendent or Manager New York; bi^ | landscape c Superintendent of e commercial proposition and past presidei Box 95, South SITUATION WANTED Farmers' Security Bureau, New York Qualified Agricultural Help Gardeners, Nurserymen, Florists, Horticulturist Farmers, married, single. Superintendents to La- borers. Success of this Agency maintained by the qualifications of men placed. Have no branch. SIONEY SULLIVAN, Expert, 99 Nassau St.^N.Y. TeL 64S6 CorLlandt Satisfaction guaranteed secure and execute jobs and ; help; wishes steady position manager of depart- jrintendent c II particu.' t The Floi SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, or t entire charge of retail place. Thoiough, date grower of all bench planted stock. ■■ ^^e« good designer and deco- ood stock is required and ce same will be accepted. D.^Prcale The"^ FloriS' Situation Wanted UA ON WAN ED— 0 E "^^ E Lj. The Florists* Ex- SITUATION WANTED— By head garde. married, open for position April 1.5th, des private estate; IS years' experie 7.'2 years presei Peterboro. N. H. present pla horticuitu! "^ Walter^" SITUATION WANTED— By single man, to take charge of gentleman's country estate; aged 30, English; practical experience in greenhouses, care of lawns, shrubberies, herbaceous and Rose gardens, growing vegetables, etc.; leaving present position to better himself; well recommended. Address A. F., care The Florists' Exchange. Possesses first-class references as to character and ability; strictly temperate. Address John L. Chapman, Box 137, Prid&s Crossing, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— In decorator and salesman; lii first-class references. J. M., Brighton, Mass. "Mu^rXS^S?; Continued to Next Column = for I Ws he columns under this heading are reserved advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock ited. Help Wanted, Si Wanted, 5 otner Wants; aiso ol oreenhouses. Land, f Second-hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. • Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7_ words to the f line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like CASH WITH ORDER. plies to Help Wanted, Siti office, please add 10 cts. t- tiis, without display. No advt. as than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced i ne (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these col BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Copy must reach New York office, Nos. Duane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, by Tuesday Saturday. bv Tuesday i • "^'^ '^"' o? following I ii^„P^«run Advertisers in Western States-^esiring to ad- f nder initials may save time by having j directed care our Chicago representa- f SITUATIONS WAKTED SITUATION WANTED— By fiorist and landscape gardener, single man, honest and strictly sober; would prefer position on a salary and percentage of profits. Please state full partic ' ■ '- HELP WANTED I Bainbridge St., Manchester, Address Florist, stand WANTED— A first-cla; near Philadelphia; oi f shrubbery, grow good vegetables for home use good position is offered.. I wil 1 Orchids. -Znglisl \ddre; : for ad' SITUATION WANTED— At experience in all branches, well Roses, Chrysanthemums, pot pla aged 29, single; 8 years in / . _ Florist. Room 17. Fall River Hotel, Fulton and WANTED— A West Sts., New York City. month and board i if abil with i SITUATION WANTED— By private gardener. American, married, aged 34; 10 years' practical experience in growing vegetables, fruits and flowers, outdoors and under glass. Please state particulars Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— To take charge of ] vate or commercial place; 15 years' experience in growing Roses, Carnations, 'Mums and gei ' bedding stock; married, no children. Please i i and general ' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, single, middle aged; life experienced g Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, bedding pla: good maker-up. Address C. K., care The Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, single, aged 35; experienced in taking care of private estates, well recommended; full particulai Address D. N., . Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener. S U ON S U ONW UA ON WAN ED— German, aged 40, good gro ver of C Roses. 'Mums, and all potted plants; 2 experience. Please state wages. Addres HELP WANTED WANTED A traveling man to represent a i.nrge florist supply house. Please state territory conversant with; also state salary expected and give reference. Address D. S., care The Florists* Exchange. nonth without board. Please ; lity, experience, commercial or private. D. L., care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Column liberal co s°D."r.. S tis. Sweet Peas and bedding ; les from New York City; s ;s S50.00 per month, house anc Timission on all sales. In j e and references. Only m; :ionable honesty need apply, re The Florists' Exchange. large, modern greenhouse ions, Roses, 'Mums, Sweet opportunity for advance- WANTED— FL Pe?s?etc. "exc State age and nationality when answering. S60.00 per month with a 5-room house on tabKshment. Address Halifax Garden Co WANTED— Assistant gardeners for in- ai door work on private estate; must be thn experienced men. Wages $35.00 per mon* room and board. Railroad fare allowed oi Address Head Gardener, Wellesley Farm andria Bay, N. Y. WANTED— To work und. single man; good gro' and bedding ' ' for the right Carnations, 'M k; good wages and steady ^ i; Scandinavian or German ; once to Hanover Greenhoi WANTED AT ONCE— Married man. goo, grower of general greenhouse stock; perma nent position to right man. State wage expected, experience and references. Fitchbury, Mass. WANTED— At once in Connecticut, j grower of Roses and general stock; willing worker. Wages S15.0p_ onality and experience. ?dffi NTED — A Chrysanthemum grower, young, nele man preferred; must be sober, industrious, large of Chrysanthemum able se- Metairie Ridge Nur ondelet St., New Orleans, W NTED— At VuT NTED — A reliable nursery foreman, handling help and selling goods to ai a -retail nursery. Send references a ence in like position. J. J. McMa scott St., Lowell, Mass. WANTED— Handy man in good transplanter; exper Round Lake Greenhouses, ience in truck growing; vith board and room. East Lenox, Pa. WANTED— First-class and floral desig: ipply H. H. Bersh). Cut Flower Dept., Fulton ! :., Brooklyn, N. Y. good salesman WANTED— Storema , „ . signer; give references with Plenry Schrade, Florist, Saratoga Spri esye«e. WANTED- position, V preferred. J WANTED— Yo under glass fo care The Floris g man about 20, who lias worked ibout one year. Address D. G., Exchange. WANTED— Assis at once. Call t Have eqnals you tried our Classified They are "the clearing of the Trade. Nothing hem for moving surplus stock quickly. Try a 30o. ad. D. K., care The Florists' WANTED— Partner in good florist establishment, nearly new, doing wholesale and retail business; location New"" England States; must have capital. Address D. J., care The Florists' Exchange. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ROOTED ALTERNANTHERA CUTTINGS— Brilliantissima and other varieties. S5.00 per - ■ , S22.50 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch, Middle Village, L. I., N. Y. ALTERNANTHERAS- Pfister, Lowville AMPELOFSIS AMPELOPSIS— 3-year, selected, heavy roots, 2 to 4 ft., 12, by mail, S1.50; " by express. 3 ft., strong; 12, by mail. ~- I 1000, ■ S25.00 per 1000 by [:ut back, for trans- 3 per 1000. Chas. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Seedlir SIO.OO per 1000; 3-in. extra strong plants, $G per 100, S50.00 per 1000; 2'yi-in.. S3.00 "per 1 .S25.00 per 1000. The above are from true gre house-grown seed. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d ! New York City. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 100, $7.50 p. s, ColUn£dal< Miller, Shireraans- AUCUBAS AUCUBA iaponlca bush plants, 35c. to »2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati, 2H- in., from leaf cuttings. Place your order now or May, June and July, 1914, delivery. Will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on appli- cation. R. J. Irwin, 71 West 23d St., N. Y. CANNAS FOR SALE— Cannas, standard and desirable varieties, started; would exchange for Carnation Cuttings. Thompson Bros., East Haddam, Conn. CARNATIONS CARNATIONS— From soil and 2-in. pots. Enchan- tress, White Perfection. C. W. Ward, S3..5(l per 100. S30.00 per 1000. Pink Winsors. May Day, White Winsor. S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. Fine stock. Ed. Buchtenkirch, Sea Clilf, N. Y. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS— Pink and White Enchantress, Beacon, $2.50 per 100, SIO.OO per 600, $17.00 per 1000, by parcel post Araohat Greenhouses, Mamaroneck, N. Y. CARNATION PLANTS— From 2', -in. pots, IIKIO Commodore, S.50.00. Frank P. Putnam. P. O. CARNATION CUTTINGS— See my advertise- ment page 833. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. CHRYSANTHEMUMS SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2i<-in. pots. 100 Yellow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White 5.00 Celia. Lemon Yellow 6.00 Cha. Kingsley. Fine Yellow 6.00 Mary Pope. Large Pink .1.00 Hilda Wells. Tuscan Red 4.00 Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.00 Mrs. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.00 Pompons. Lula, white; Souvenir d'Or, or- ange and bronze 3.00 FRANK P. PUTNAM. P. O. Box 12, Lowell. Masi. Continued to Kext Page April 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 861 STOCKj;ORSALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS eof easy culture, Are given in the order in which they flower. August to October. 3.00 25.00 Golden Glow Smith's Advance October 1st to 20th. Chrysolora 3.00 25.00 I Pacific Supreme 3.00 25.00 I Mrs. B. Z. Hayward 5.00 45.00 I Ivory 3.00 25.00 Comoleta 3.00 25.00 Chas. Razer 3.00 25.00 Pink Gem 5.00 45.00 Ramapo 5.00 45.00 November Ist to 10th. Major Bonnaffon 3.00 25.00 I Mary E. Meyer 10.00 80.00 I Helen Frick 3.O0 25.00 I White Helen Frick 3.00 25.00 j Roman Gold. .- 3.00 25.00 i Dr. Enguehaxd 3.00 - 25.00 J Patty 4.00 35.00 1 November 10th and later. Chadwick Supreme 3.00 25.00 Golden Chadwick 4.00 35.00 W.H. Chadwick 4.00 35.00 Nagoya 4.00 35.00 Timothy Eaton 4.00 35.00 White BonnaEfon 3.00 25.00 Yellow Eaton 4.00 35.00 Harvard. Late November 4.00 35.00 From 234 -in. pots. Price for Rooted Cuttings quoted on application. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery. Smith's Advance October Frost Virginia Poehlmann . Naomah Chos. Razer Lynnwood Hall Pockett's Crin Shrimpton . . . , O. H. Kahn. . Comoleta Ramapo Roman Gold . , Yellow Eaton. Nagoya 2.00 15.00 3.00 25.00 2.50 20.00 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 2.50 20.00 2.00 15.00 !.50 3.00 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. Klondyke 2.00 Mary Colladay 2.00 Head's Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergenfield, N.J. (HRYSANTHEHUM ROOKD {11TIN6S Polly Rose '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.]]] lisO I2! Smith's Adv; Golden Glow ~ Jly - Chrysolora Robt. Halliday Alice Byron. .. Chas. Razer. . . Roman Gold.. Bonnaffon Pacific Suprem, Dr. Enguehard Cash with order, please. CHRYSANTHEMUMS-Allce Solomon. S7.00 I P^J"?- ,S60-00 Psr 1000. Chrysolora, Wells' Late Pmk, White and Yellow Chadwick, Roman Gold, Ramapo, S3.00 per 100, S2S.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer M. Bonnaffon, Halliday, Unaka, C. tagle. Early Snow, Lynwood Hall, Patty, A. Bvron. R„„„. =„„„_._ ^jggg p^^p^^j,^ iby, 82.00 per 100: Sq., Pa. jvusccte, sz.uu per lUU, Clea, Quinola, Klondike, ..., „„„,, „. Sl.5.00 per 1000. William Swayne, Kei Continued to Nest Column STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEIHUMS ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Per 1000 WHITE CHADWICK J20.00 GOI^DIIIT CHADWICK 25.00 W. K. EBOCK 20.00 NAGOYA 20.00 MAD. BOSETTB 20,00 MAUD DEAN 17.50 YELLOW EATON 20.00 WM. TVBNEB 25.00 J.I1AUCK,BloomfieldJ.J. ROOKD CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS From soil, S20.0 Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings POMPONS AND OUTDOOR FLOWERING CHYSANTHEMUMS ALL VARIETIES WRITE FOR PRICES S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN.CO. 1608-20 LU.1I..W St ., Philadelphia, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— Haffiday, Yellow Bonnaffon, IKc. $12.60 per 1000. Ahce Byron, White Bonnaffon. Early Snow. 2c., S16.00 per 1000. Pacific Supreme, IJic, SIO.OO per 1000. Enguehard, 2c., 815,00 per 1000. Golden Wedding, 3c., $25.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, 2Mc.. 250 at 1000 rate. Fine stock. Cash please. John B. Tanguy, West Grove. Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings and «- 2K-in., all best commercial varieties, including Pompons and single; standard varieties. Rooted Cuttings, $12.60 to $17.50 per 1000; also all best newer sorts. Ask^ for list. Stafford Conserva- tories, Stafford Springs, Conn. Manchester, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— See my vertiscment, page S33. Roman J. Irwin, 71 23d St., New York City. CTCLAMENS SURPLUS STOCK OF DAHLIAS— Divided field LyndhMst,^°Sylvil,°'^Mrs!' Hartun"g! Souv""gus' de Douzon, $1.25 per 100, 810.00 per 1000. Ara- bella, Bon "Ton, B. Schroeder, Livoni, Crimson Globe, Krlemhilda, Strahlen Krone, Standard Bearer. Mary Hallock, Clifford W. Bruton, Henry Striped Bam $12.00 per 1000. Separate colors— any color, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. In mixtures of all colors, $1.00 per 100, 87.50 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate, 25 at 100 rate. Descriptive trade list of DAHLIAS— Clean, healthy stock, fully matured, novelties and standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field- grown Hollyhocks, Herbaceous plants, etc Send Business card for catalogue. W. W. Wilmore, Bos DAHLIAS— Whole field clumps in good condition, .Sl.OOper bushel f.o. b. Varieties: Grand Duke Alexis, jack Rose, Cardinal, Pompon and Flesh Pink. W. S. Mudgc, Enterprise Greenhouses, Gasport, N. V. DAHLIAS— Divided Hold clumps. White Swan, Kriemhilda, Svlvia, and Hussar, 81.25 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. Paul Brummer, Corona, L. I., Scotti and Roosevelt. See m; 71 W Continued to Nest Column STOCK FOR SALE I Write us for stock of the 1 YELLOW DAISIE Write us for sto< growing with great RisS", 'wholes'ale"^Cu' 154 N. Wabash OEBAmiTMS GERANIUMS— 800 4-in. S. A. Nutt, cut back, but now well branched, 6c.; 2000 2-in. S. A. Nutt, in good growing condition, $2.00 per 100, SIS.OO per 1000; 100 3-in. Rose Geraniums in bud and bloom, 3c. 200 2j!i-in. German Ivy, 2c. 500 Vinca Varicgata, 2K-in., 2>^c. A. B. Reynolds, i Park Place, Ballston Spa. N. Y. from Fall Cash. - lectady, N. Y. GERANIUMS— Mn from 2>i-in. pots 1000. Cash with o IVY GERANIUMS— Mixed varieties, five, 3-in.. 82.50 per 100. Cash. Geo. B. Morrell, Torres- dale, Pa. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety with a well-established reputation. .ffer, 3000 $45.00 \'S.%U\ .. i.potsat $5.0. , 1000. Fine, thrifty stock. Jacks. :rkins Company. Newark, New York. I Roetars Co., Rutherford, N. J. ENGLISH IVY-^000 strong soil Rooted Cutting! put in Nov.; have 2 to 5-in. new wood; OSc. pc 100, $6.00 per 1000. If bv mail, add 10c. per 10( River View Nurseries, J. H. O'Hagan, Little Sllvci MYRTLE— Vinca Minor, clumps that can I divided up into 3 to 5 plants, orders taken no for early Spring deliveries; 83.50 per 100. S30.C per 1000. Cash with orders. E. K. Baumani State CoUege, Pa. NURSERY STOCK Stock you will want this Spring and as good as can be grown Get my prices, they are right 100,000 California Privet, all sizes. 25,000 Berberis Thunbergii, aU sizes. 25,000 Ampclopsis Veitchii, 2- and 3-year vines. 10,000 Hydrangea Paniculata and other shrubs, 2- and 3-year. 10,000 Assorted 2.year vines. Clematis Panicu- lata, Honeysuckles, Wistarias, Kudzu Vine and 4- in. pot plants of English Ivy. Purple Japan Maples, Rhododendrons, IS to 24, well set with buds. ■■•n.OOO Caladium Esculentum, Dahlii ed Cuttings Chrysanthemums c I best CALIFORNIA PRIVET OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVlLLt, M FOR SALE— 51 CALIFORNIA PRIVET— Wei perioo, 822.50 - 100, 818.00 per S1..50 .tlon, Wes^End, Cuttings, 65c. per inon! H Box 31, Little Silver, N. J. PENCH NURSERY STOCK VICTOR DETRICHE & CO. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK MANETTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— I mme- diate delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm., 811.00 per 1000; 5000 for 850.00. No 2 3-5 mm., 88.50 per 1000; 5000 for $40.00. Jack- son a Perkins Co., Newark, New York. LAURUS Standards, $5.00-J7.50 each Julius Roehrs Co.,'Ru AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to per 100, $16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., j $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 per 1( 1000. Southside Nurseries, Chester, BERBERIS THUNBERGII— Separated seeds. 1913 crop, ready to sow, per lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.75. F. N. HaSden, 326 Washington St.. Providence, FOR SALE— To make BAY TREES and BOX TREES all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roelirs Co., Ruther- ford, N.J. Ruttierford, N. J. 125.000 LARGE, stocky (September ti field-grown, blooming Pansy pla anteed, 81.00 'per 100, SIO.Oo' per% Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mic "S: Surplus List of HARDY PHLOX 50 Named Varieties, W.F. SCHMEISKE,BINGHAMTON,N.Y. ,e following F d, Mrs. Tafl. bserver; valuable tions, by the mi part of their 1 on application. CHRYSANTHEMUM. THE.— A. H. make-up designs for the guidance of the r florist ever brought together in book form, b 290 in number. Superbly printed. For p on special 32 pp. Design Book for Agents, v H information on hundreds of subjects connected with the business of the florist. The best general reference book in the market. Re- view notice on application. $2.25. FUNGOUS DISEASES OF PLANTS.— Benja- min Minge Duggar. Review notice on appli- cation. $2.40. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS. William Turner, Our latest. Size 754 x lOK in.; 256 pag-es and cover; 65 splendid half-tone illustrations; handsomely bound in cloth. A complete textbook on the subject, and the only practical ©'-.e in the field. A new book and upto- date in every particular. Sample pages on appli- cation. Price $5.00, postpaid. GARDENER'S ASSISTANT. THE.— New. Two large volumes. The most complete encyclopedia of gardening published. Includes fruit culture. $15.00. Sample pages on application. HEATHER, THE: IN LORE. LYRIC AND LAY. — Alexander Wallace. $1.50. Sample pages on application. HOUSE PLANTS, SUCCESS WITH.— Lizzie Page Hillhouse. Qoth, $1.00; paper, 50c. Prospectus. GOLDFISH, THE. AND ITS CULTURE.— Hugo Mulertt. New Edition. $2.00. Sample pages on application. MARKET GARDENING. SUCCESS IN.- Herbert Rawson. $1.20. Review notice os PLANT CULTURE.— George W. Oliver, Props gator for the Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept of Agriculture, Washfugion. D. C. New edition 1912. Size 5 x 7!^ in.; 312 pages; heavily illus trated. A working handbook of everyday prac tice for the florist and gardener, and those who la tend to grow plants and flowers, in the greenhouse or garden as a means of obtaining a livelihood $1.50. Sample pages on application. RESIDENTIAL SITES AND ENVIRONMENTS. Joseph F. Johnston. One of the finest land- scipe books ever issued. $2.50. ROSE - -Kz5 1 illustrated. This book t. . - ^- . .„ Roses under glass and outdoors, and is written, primarily, for the guidance of the commercial grower with an establishment limited in scope, and for those wishing to grow Roses with thdr general stock. It will be found equally valuable, > the banner whose ambition points [-50. Sample pages applif ROSE. ENEMIES OF THE.— Issued by the Royal Hort. Society of Great Britain. Hand- somely illustrated with many colored plates. : Invaluable to the Rose grower. $1.00. Review notice on application. TELEGRAPH CODE FOR FLORISTS, AR- NOLD'S. $2.50. VIOLET CULTURE, COMMERCIAL.— Prol B. T. Galloway. Size 4>i i &% in.; 240 pages; most instructively illustrated. A treatise on the growing and marketing of Violets for profit, giving every detail "^ only compre' subject. $l.i WATER GARDENING, THE BOOK OF.- Peter Bisset. Size 73^ x 10 in.; 200 pages; illustrated. Contains all the practical informa- tion necessary to the selection, grouping and successful cultivation of aquatic and other planta required in the making of a water garden and its surroundings. $2.50. Sample pages on application. The review notices or prospectuses of the books mentioned will be mailed to any sub- scriber on application. Prices quoted Include prepaid delivery. A. T. DE L A MARE, Ptg. and Pub. Co. Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York April 4, 19M. The Florists' Exchange 863 Heating Queries Conducted by John McArthur Mgr. Heating Dept., Hilchin8« & Co. Subscribers askinfj questions for Heating Pr lems must be particular to give the followi l-cngth. width, height at ridge, height at ea' 1 of boiler ] ipass, grade of house, ioca of boiler pit, depth of boile pit, size and location of chimney, desired in each house, whether s' used for heating, n ;r of pipes and size in each ^ asition of benches, location of doors. The above information I must have before I can answer any definite question regarding any heating plants already installed. If the inquiry is for proposed^ new house or houses, send full mei Newport, B. I — Newport Hort. Soc. Summer St., June 24, 25 and 26. Schedules from Wm. Gray, Bellevue ave., Newport, R. I. New York, N. T The Fall shows of the American Institute will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysan- themum, Nov. 4 to 6. New York.— Annual meeting- of the Railway Gardening Association, Aug. 11-14. 1914. New York, N. Y. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of- Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Oyster Bay, L. I The horticultural - ■ ■ arraneed for the following , June 18; of boiler pit, proposed 1 of house as regards poi position of the benchi proposed I 1 of chir intended; whe Radiation Surface t. of radiation it would require to lie two houses described below tt deg. in zero weather. Houses run easi and west and have long span to the south — no glass on sides south; eaves are only about one foot above ground level; ridge about lift.; glass on one end and workroom on other. Have 6 runs of 4in. cast iron pipe in each house. Houses are 100ft. long, 21ft. wide and are rather old. — T. J. M., Conn. — Subscriber gives the height of the south wall as one foot but does not state the height of the north wall of thjj house. Assuming that the north wall is 6ft. high, double boarded with paper be- tween. I figure that the roof glazing bars on the south side are ISft. Ion,!? and on the north side 8ft. long, with one gable end glazed and exposed, hence each house would have equivalent to 2845 sq. ft. of exposed glass surface. To maintain a temperature of 60 deg. at nisrht, when the mercury outside is at zero, each house would require »948 sq. ft. of radiation, which is equivalent to f48 lin. ft. of 4in. external diameter cast iion pipe. On account of the houses beinc rather old. it would be well to in- crease the radiation above mentioned about 5 per cent. boarded: Amount of Piping a greenhouse lift, wide, 32ft. es 4ft. high; north side double it't"o"55'de™."tS'60 deg.?— &''d!''c.,N. X — A greenhouse of the above dimen- sions, if of ordinary sound construction, and tightly glazed with double thick glass, will require 440 lineal feet of IMin. pipe, or 306 lineal feet of 2in. pipe, that is, for hot water. This amount of pipe is sufllclent for a tem- perature of from 55 to 60 degrees at night when mercury outside is at zero, and the mean temperature of water in the coils at 150 degrees. Coming Meetings and Exhibitions culars as to forthc :sted to forward us promptly society exhibitions: aumn Dahlia show, Sep Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. -Spring flower Oct. of _ _ Mar. 31 and Apr. -1, at Town Hall. Society of American Florists' and Orna- mental Horticulturists, annual conven- tion and meetings at Boston, Mass., in August, 1914. Petersburg, Russia. — International Hor "Worcester, 1914 June 24-26, 1914. American Seed Trade Assooiation, an- nual convention a tWashington, D. C June 23-25. 1914. An^o-American Exiiiljition (in which horticuture will be specially well rep- resented), at Shepherd's Bush, London. Eng., May to Oct.. 1914. Belfast, Ireland. — N. S. Pea Soc, July 24. Berne, Switzerland. — May 15 to October 15. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, mass. — The exhibitions of the Massachusetts Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: May exhibi- tion, 16 and 17: Rhododendron show. June 6 and 7; Pseony show, June 13 and 14; Rose and Strawberry exhibi- tion, June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea show, July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition. Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of products of children's gardens; Dahlia and fruit exhibition, Sept. 12 and 13; fruit and vegetable show. Oct. 3 and 4; Chrysanthemum show. Nov. 5. 6, 7 and 8. Cleveland, O. — Ohio Gladiolus Society, third week in August. Secy., -wrilbur A. Christy. ■ show at Holland House. June 30, July 1 and 2. Nat. S. P. Soc. at Royal Hort. Hall, July 16. Moscow, Bnssia. — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions -Meetings and exhi- Ditions 01 tne Worcester County Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: May 7, June 11, June 18, June 25. July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Sept. 3. Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Nov. 5 and 6. natives). Spring, 1915 General Trade News Indianapolis, Ind. — William Roepke, florist at 3863 East Washington St., was held up and robbed o£ $5 in silver and a watch and gold chain by two unmasked highwaymen on Drexel ave., on March 24. The affair happened about 8 o'clock in the evening. The victim had some paper money in a bill book, but when he told the robbers there was nothing in it they accepted his word and let him go, telling him to "beat it." Ames, Iowa. — The Iowa State College of this place is considering the erection of a new plant propagating building to be erected at the college this Spring. I. O. Kemble and Merritt Greene, two well known florists of Marshalltown, have been in Ames for a few days, where they went to have a conference with Presi- dent R. A. Pearson regarding the new greenhouses. It is the intention of the directors of the horticultural department of the college to spend about .$35,000 on these buildings. Maquoketa. Ia. — W. I. Hill pur- chased, on March 2.5, the Odger green- houses and appurtenances, and thus be- comes the sole florist of the town. He will move the greenhouses from the Odger dwelling this Spring, to a better location downtown. Petoskey, Mich. — E. T. Hammond, the well known florist who for years has conducted a greenhouse at Rosedale, has closed his place and gone out of business. He left for Pontiac, Mich., where he se- cured a position with a large nursery. Ikon Rivee, Mich. — The new green- houses that have been built by Llewelyn Phillips will be formally opened to the public next week. Open house will be kept all day and everybody will receive a handsome souvenir. A stock of pot plants, ferns and palms is already in- stalled, and cut flowers will be sold as usual. RocKT Ford, Col. — The Englewood Floral establishment of Denver has de- cided to establish a branch of its busi- ness at .this place. Material' for the buildings is on the way and work will be started in a few days. A, Nelson, repre- senting the Englewood Co., has been here for some, time looking over the situation and succeeded in securing a tract of land from J. A. Robinson, on his property at Garden Place, for this purpose. Another branch is in contemplation at Pueblo. TOLONO, III. — Ray Plummer is con- structing a greenhouse at the rear of the Kelly & Plummer building on the south side. He will make a specialty of vege- tnble plants this Spring, and will later go into the flower business. Sioux City, Ia. — ,T. W. Dunford has hoiight out the Whiting Nursery Co. and will sppcinlizn in landscape work in Sioux Citv. Mr. nunford lectured on floricul- ture nt the Iowa State College last week. Maeshalltown, Ia. — '.las. L. Den- mead, cashier of the First National Bank, is to enter the florists' business as a side line. On Saturday, ground was broken on Railroad and Ninth sts. for greenhouses, office, and service buildings. The buildings will cost $9000 and it is estimated that with the land, will repre- sent an investment of $12,000. W. S. Bell of Lexington, Ky., has been engaged as grower. It is proposed to have the buildings complete and stocked for busi- ness by July 1. Danville. III. — Edgar Osborne is adding to his greenhouses at Spring Hill Cemetery four more houses. Two of these houses will be 24£t. x 104ft. and two ISft. X 42ft. These will be used for a general line of bedding plants for ceme- tery work and cut flower growing. His business has increased very much during the past few years. Mankato, Minn. — Neil Neilsen, the florist, has plans under way for enlarg- ing his greenhouse on Marshall st. which, when complete, will double his capacity. Two new houses will he erected, each 34ft. X 240ft. The contract for the con- crete and masonry work, including boiler room and smoke stack, has already been let to a local contractor. The improve- 'raents will involve an expenditure of from $10,000 to $12,000 and the work will be pushed on. as rapidly as possible. Gaky, Ind. — The Gary Floral Co. has been recently incorporated with a capital stock of .$.5000. The company will deal in plants and cut flowers, and do a whole- sale and retail business. The incorpora- tors are A. Owens, M. Owens and M. A. Finck. Sturgeon Bat, Wis. — Frank Welter has purchased the P. G. Swan green- houses, and plans to rebuild same and go into the flower business on an ex- Howell, Mich. — Work is to begin soon on the new greenhouses at Island Lake to replace those recently destroyed by flre. The new houses will be modern in every respect, and it is expected they will be completed by May 1. Buffalo, N. Y. Cocos plumosa — 32 ft high The Best of the Avenue Palms— Cocos plumosa The photograph (here reproduced) is of a (jocos plumosa, which has been si'owing in the open ground of my resi- dence for fourteen years. It is thirty- t-n'o feet high to the top of foliage, but only twenty-three feet is shown in the photograph, as it was not possible to take it from the ground line. The diam- eter of the trunk -near the ground is two feet ; and at the point from w^hieh it was photographed, one foot. It is the only one of its kind growing in the open. It l-i-ore a few seeds last year for the first time, but has suffered from several freezes, and a few years ago was com- pletely denuded. I olrtained it from n florist =ome eighteen vonrs n"o. in n Om. pot. When it was planted I cared for it every Winter hv covering it with a tar- paulin, but for the last few ye.ii-s I have not been giving it any pardcular atten- tion. Its long life in the open has hard- ened it wonderfully. I think jt would stand a temperature of about 2.i degrees unprotected. I intend, howeier. to take precautions next Winter for its protec- tion against a pos-sible low temperature. This photograph was taken in February Market Again Qniet Business has again quieted down since last report ; in fact, the early part of last week it was decidedly dull. There is too much stock and the outlet is blocked. Carnations were in heavy sup- ply. Roses still heavier. There were all kinds, grades and prices within reach. Transient business was quiet, and the week end sales were light. A fine lot of stock came in daily, in which there were some choice Peas, Lilies, Valley. Murillo Tulips and other bulbous Spring stock, Violets were plentiful, though light sales were reported. The prices have been cut up so much that there is hardly any demand at the present. The retail- ers have competed with the department stores at 25c. per bunch, and a rest is soon looked for in the Violet line. There is hardly anything on the scarce side at this writing, though some heavy business is looked for the end of the week for Palm Sunday. A Greenhouse Gathering Some time ago at one of the meet- ings of the Buffalo Florists' Club an in- vitation was extended to the members, and also to all fellow florists, by S. A. Anderson to spend a short time in in- specting the greenhouses on Elmwood ave. This took place on Sunday, the 29th ult., and a larger delegation turned out than was expected by Mr. Anderson and his able manager, Jos. Streit. A party of 60 was there, and the houses had a thorough look over. It must be said that the stock in those houses looked in the pink of condition, and the Easter stock will be immense. There are about 4flO of the finest Genista coming on, also 2500 Azaleas, of which two-thirds will be ready for Easter, also 4000 giganteum Lilies which are also in fine condition and the size just right. About 600 Hydrangeas and 2.500 Baliv Ramblers, 20O Dorothy Perkins and r.dii Magna Charta Roses. Any amount of Spiraea will be ready and a good lot of bulbous stock. A committee was appointed to draft a resolution on the death of one of tlic members of the Buffalo Florists' Club. Charles Christensen. S. A. Anderson, Louis Neubeck and W. A. Adams were chosen. Mr. Anderson was called upon for a few remarks, in which he stated that he appreciated the call from the boys, and also stated that there w:is something in store for them, and tii'-i'- was. Lunch and cigars were served by the Streit waiters, and Joe was nil around superintending. A very enju.\'- able afternoon was spent, and a hearty vote of thanks was extended to Mr. An- derson for the kind hospitality received. Clnh Meeting On April 21, the regular meeting will be held at the club rooms in which arrangements have been made with Presi- dent Dunbar of the Rochester Club, to give stereopticon views on tree culture, and in addition, Mr. Gillis will show some interesting slides of park views in and about Rochester and Buffalo. Every member and fellow florists is urgently re- quested to attend and to make this a record breaking meeting. Notices will be sent to the members as usual, and it is hoped that some new applicants will be on hand to receive the secret works of the club. The membership committee is planning out a new initiation which will be used some time in May. E. C. B. this New Orleans, La. New Bedford, Mass. Business is still quiet, with very little funeral work but all are looking for- ward to a big Easter trade. Ed Davis has about 2000 Lilies which he is trying hard to have in bloom for Easter. The majority seem backward. Peter Murray has added to his de- livery service a Ford auto. H. V. Soule and Julius Rusitskzy are also talking of a Ford machine. R. H. Woodhotisc for a few days has been confined to his house with sickness. A. Aiken is now with Wm. P. Peirce. Fred Reynolds is making fine window displays ^vllich attract wide attention. The Peckhani Floral Co. has a grand stock of Lilies just right for Easter, and is cutting plenty of Snapdragon, which is quickly disposed of. Fred Reynolds. 864 The Florists' Exchange The Florists' Telegraph Delivery IRWIN BERTERMANN, Preside (S. A. F. and O. H.) Indianapolis, Ind. W. F. GUDE, Vice-President, Washington, D. C. L. ROCK, Treasurer, Kansas City, Mo. DIRECTORS :— Ernest Wienhoeber, A. B. Cartledge, Fred. H. Meinhardt, Philip Breitmeyer. George Asmus, J. A. Valentine, John Bertermann, Henry Penn. MUTUAL DISCOUNTS, 20 PER CENT. PROVISIONS FOR GUARANTEED ACCOUNTS Write to ALBERT POCHELON. Secretary, I.'IS Bates Street, Detroit, Mich. Our list is growing steadily, so is the Telegraph Business. Add your name to this list. LIST OF lEMBERS Akron. Ohio, 26 South Main St H. Heepe's Sons Albany, N. Y., 40 & 42 Maiden Lane Danlcer, Fred A. Albany, N. Y The Rosary Flower Shop Albany, New York, 97 State St W. C. Gloeckner Allentown, Pa., 943 Hamilton St Ernest Ashley Anderson, S. C Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta. Ga Dahl Co., C. A. Atlantic City, N. J., 1505 Pacific Ave Berke. Geo. H. Atlantic City. N. J Edwards Floral Hall Co. Augusta, Ga Stulb's Nursery Auburn, N. Y., 141-151 S. Division St Dobbs & Son Austin, Minn A. N. Kinsman Baltimore. Md., 509 N. Charles St. Pierce & Co. Bay City, Mich., 325 Park Ave Boehringer Bros. Bloomington. 111., 318 N. Main St. .. .Washburn. A. & Sons Boston. Mass., 342 Boylston St Carbone, Philip L. Boston, Mass., 43 Bromfield St Penn, Henry Boston, Mass., 143 Tremont St Wax Brothers Bristol, Conn., 19 Maple St Andrew Bros. Brooklyn, N. Y., 272 Fulton St., and 7 Clinton St., Phillips, John V. Buffalo, N. Y.. 440 Main St .S. A. Anderson Buffalo, N. Y.. 304 Main St Palmer, W. J. & Son Burlington. Vt., 184 Main St Mrs. Cora E. Gove Calgary. Alberta, Canada Terrill, Ltd., A. M. Cedar Falls, Iowa Joseph Bancroft & Sons Cedar Rapids, Iowa J. W. Kramer & Son Charleston, W. Va., 19 Capital St.. Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Co. Charleston, W. Va.. 811 Quarrier St., Winter Floral Co., Winter, H F. Chicago. 111., 25 E. Madison St Lange, A. Chicago. 111., 2132-2134 Michigan Ave Samuelson Chicago. III., 2223 W. Madison St SchiUer, The Florist Chicago. III., 31st and Michigan Ave Smyth, W. J. Chicago, III., 22 E. Elm St Wienhoeber Co., Ernst Chicago, lU., 854 N. State St Neiglick, Charles T. Cincinnati, O., 138 E. 4th St Baer, Julius Cincinnati, C, 160 E, 4th St Hardesty, T. W., & Co. Cincinnati, Ohio, 532 Race St , Hill FloralCo., E.'G. Cleveland, Ohio Gasser Co., J. M. Cleveland, O., 6523 Euclid Ave Graham, A. & Son Cleveland, C, 1284 & 1308 Euclid Ave. .The Jones Russell Co. Cleveland, O.. 1836 W. 25th St Knoble Bros. Colorado Springs, Colo Crump, Frank F. Colorado Springs, Colo Pikes Peak Floral Co. Columbus, Ohio, 1336 Fair Ave... The Franklin Park Floral Co. Corsicana, Texas Holm, Alfred Council Bluffs. la., 321 Broadway Wilcox, J. F., & Sons Danville, III Smith, F. B., & Sons Dayton, O., 112 S. Main St Heiss Company Defiance, Ohio Winterich, Christ Des Moines, Iowa Wilson Floral Co., J. S. Denver, Colo., 1643 Broadway The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., 153 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., Gratiot Ave. & Bd'way.. Breitmeyer's Sons, John Detroit, Mich., Newland & Gratiot Aves Plumb. Charles H. Dubuque. Iowa The Harketts Floral Co. Edwardsville, Ills., 1308 St. Louis St Amman Co., J. F. El Paso, Texas, Mills Bldg Potter Floral Co. Eau Claire, Wis Lauritzen EvansvlUe. Ind.. 622 Main St. . . Blackman Floral Co., The Wm. Evanston, Ills, 602 Davis St Weiland, M. Fargo, N. D Smedley & Co. Fayetteville, Ark., 18 W. Center St The Southwestern Seed Co. , Norfolk, Va., Colonial Theatre Bldg Grandy The Florist Florence, S. C The Palmetto Nurseries, De Witt House I ►■'—'• -" '•'-• ^^ Fond Du Lac, Wis., 414 Linden St Haentze Co. Fort Morgan, Colorado Morgiin Floral Co. Northampt( . Norwich, Conn Oklahoma City, Okia Fort Worth, Tex., 1013 Main St Baker Bros Frceport, 111., 104 Chicago St John Bauschei Galesburg, 111 Pillsbury, I. L Grand Rapids, Mich.. Monroe & Division Aves. ._ Smith, Hei Greenfield, Mass. Richards, E A. Greensburg, Pa., 200 N. Miin St Thomas, Joseph Guthrie, Okla., 208 E. Oklahoma St Furrow & Co. Hamilton, Ont., 69 E. King St John Connon Co., Ltd. Harrisburg, Pa., 313 Market St „,..„, .Schmidt, Charles Hoboken, N. J., 113 Hudson St., near docks of all Ocean Steamers Grulich, J.. & Sons Indianapolis, Ind., 241 Mass. Ave Bertermann Bros. Co. Indianapolis, Ind., 1610-1620 N. Illinois St.. Wiegand's Sons Co., A. Indianapolis, Ind., 226 N. Penna. St Hiil Floral Co., E. G. Joliet, III., Hobbs Bldg Labo, Joseph Kalamazoo, Mich., 141 S. Burdick St Van Bochove & Bro. Kansas City, Mo., 913 Grand Ave Murray, Samuel Kansas City, Mo., 1116 Walnut St Rock. W. L., Flower Co. Kenosha, Wis L. Turner & Son Knoxville, Tenn Baum, Charles L., " Home of Flowers " Kokomo, Ind Coles, W La Crosse, Wis ' " - ' Lansing. Mich., 624 North Capitol . Lexington. Ky., 123 East 6th Si Lincoln, Neb., 1338 O St Little Rock, Ark., 521 Main St. . . . London, Ont., Canada ._ Louisville, Ky., Masonic Temple. Louisville, Ky., 550 S. ,4th Ave. . . Lowell, Mass., 8 Merrimack Squai 'kee, WB:,""349'3Vd'St.':: Milwaukee, Wis., 437-439-441 Milwaukee St J. M. Fox & Son Milwaukee, Wis McKenney & Company, M. A. Minneapolis. Minn., . .34 S. 6th St.. 932 Nicollet Ave. and Radisson Hotel Whitted Floral Co., Miss H. B. Whitted Mobile, Ala The Minge Floral Co. Montgomery, Ala., 116 Dexter Ave Rosemont Gardens Mt. Clemens, Mich Von Boeselager, August Mt. Vernon. N. Y., 25 S. 4th Ave Dummen, Arthur Nashville, Tenn Joy Floral Company Newark, O Duerr, Chas. A. New Castle, Pa., North Mercer St Butz Bros. New Haven, Conn., 1026 Chapel St Champion & Co., J. N. New London, Conn Renter's New Orleans, La Mctaire Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La., 121 Baronne St Eble, Chas. New Orleans, La., 3442 St. Charles St The Avenue Floral Co. New York, N. Y., Madison Ave. & 44th St Dards. Chas. A. New York, N. Y., 611 Madison Ave Myer, The Florist New York, N. Y., 427 Fifth Ave Siebrecht & Son New York, N. Y., 22 West 59th St Schling, Max New York. N. Y, 1153 Broadway Small. J. H.. & Sons New York, N. Y., 761 5th Ave Stumpp, Geo. M. Man: Milw Crosse Floral Co. John A. Bissinger John A. KeUer .Frey & Frey, Florists Tipton & Hurst .Gammage, J.. & Sons . . . . Baumer, August R. Schulz. Jacob Morse & Beals . . . . Idle Hour Nurseries ..Windmiller Co., The ..Stiles Co., The Hess & Swoboda .The .Sceery, Edward don Flower Shop. . . Pennock Bros. Paterson, N. J Philadelpha. Pa, 1800 Chestn- Philadelphia, Pa., 1514 Chestnut St Phoenix, Ariz., Cretus Way & Washington St., „. . , „ Donofrio's Floral Department Pittsburgh, Pa., 710 E. Diamond St E. C. Ludwig Floral Co. Pittsburgh, Pa., 6936 Penn Ave Randolph & McClements Pittsburgh, Pa., Keenan Bldg A. W. Smith Co. Pittsfield, Mass., 40 Penn St The Flower Shop Portland, Ore., 133 Sixth St Tonseth Floral Co. Poughkeepsie, N. Y Saltford Flower Shop Quincy. Ill Gentemann Bros. Racine, Wis., 604 Wisconsin St HinchcUffe, Mrs. J. T. Richmond, Ind., 1015 Main St - . -. . Richmond, Va., 109 E. Broad St.. Rochester, N. Y^ 25 Clinton Ave. Rockford. Ill Rockville _ Centre, N. Y. .Kellei .Buckbee. H. W. .ii/s.j; :^;;;*"^____, San Francisco. Cal, 123-125 Kearny St Pelicano. Rossi & Co. Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Lake & Nelson Aves., T. J. Totten, Inc., Florists Scranton, Pa Clark, G. R. Seattle, Wash., 1534 Second Ave Hollywood Gardens Sedaha, Mo Archias Floral Co. Sheboygan, Wis., 625 N. 8th St Mathewson. J. E. Sioux City, Iowa J. C. Rennison Company Sioux City, la., 406 Douglas St Rocklin & Lehman Spokane, Wash., 11 Post St Hoyt Bros. Co. Springfield, Mass., 378 Main St Aitken, Mark St. Joseph, Mo Stuppy Flora! Co. St. Louis, Mo., 7th & Washington Ave Grimm & Gorly St. Louis, Mo., 7041 Florissant Ave Meinhardt, Fred A. St. Louis, Mo., 4325-28 Olive St Weber, Fred C. St. Louis, Mo., Boyle & Maryland Aves Weber. Fred H. St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St Holm & Olson Tarrytown, N. Y Pierson Co.. F. R. Terre Haute. Ind.. 139 S. 7th St HeinI, John G., & Son Toledo, O., 336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Toledo, O., 2941 Cherry St Mrs. E. Suder Toledo. Ohio, 1307-1315 Cherry St Schramm Bros. Topeka, Kan., 112 W. 8th Ave Mrs. Lord's Flower Room Toronto. Canada, 206 Yonge St Simmons, J. S. Toronto, Ont., 123 King St., W Dillemuth The Florist Washington, D. C. 1214 F St., N W Gude Bros. Co. Washington, D. C, 14th & G. Sts Small, J. H., & Sons Wheeling, W. Va Langhans, Arthur Wichita, Kan., 145 N. Main St Mueller, Chas. P. Worcester, Mass., 371-373 Main St Ijinee. H. F- A. Worcester, Mass., 3 Pleasant St Randall' Youngstown, O., 41 North Phelps St Zanesville, O., 54 N. , O.. 11 South Phelps ; 3eo. W. Kay Walker. John The Imlay Company All these firms are advertising Telegraph and out-of-town orders for Easter, and surely the exchange of orders for Easter week will be a record breaker Compare dues from $1.00 to $5.00 annually with other methods of obtaining results. Can you afford not to receive orders from the above members, whose Telegraph business is estimated over $500,000 annually ? Guarantee orders to your customers. It will bring results. i Exchange when writing. A Chat on Hyacinths Tlie Hyncintli is sueli a handsome and Kiritfly plant and is such a warm favorite ill Holland that a discussion of its merits ,111(1 treatment by the Dutchmen was .-Hie to be interesting. The members of til.' Horticultural Club of London re- . .iitly had the pleasure when the Rev. .1. .Tacob gave an interesting address, siii'aking from the text, "The Dutch Bulb Sli.iw of 1914," but mainly dealing with till- f.ircing of early flowering bulbij such ;is Ilyncintlis, Daffodils and Tulips m A\liifli a large business is done between Dutih ami British culti^atOls Till? in.'cting was the moiL mleiLsting as about half a score of the most iiu portant Dutch growers and offiriils c i nected with the Dutch Bulb Gio-\\ i Association .were the gursts of the cliil on this occasion, and had of course i most hearty and cordial leception The Rev. .J. Jacob, a drew a compari; the natural Hy lecture, grace of slender cultivated ones, and much amusement was created by the^ attitude of our Dutch friends in opposition to his views and the ignominious fashion in which the specimen sprays exhibited by the lecturer ■«ere joeulaily treated Otheiwise, how- ever, theie was a fan agreement ex- pressed iMth the lectuier's lemarks, in the course of the subsequent discussion m VAhich all the Dutch visitors took pait, either the way of short but 1 brief but particularly iiptu speeche>5 Messrs. )gh ^ an Wigren. Van- It (luld nnnn, de Graaff 1 giusts took part witli during which it transpired that' many of our fine Hyacinths were due to "sports" rather than to selective seed-sowing,- while the development in the latter way was so slow that it was a matter of almost a lifetime between the sowing of seed and the putting of a good stock on the marki.t Th.' 1.. I III .1 I . xhihition of the Hyaiiiil.i I ,1 ^i.iiiig shows was ciiu.si.j. I ' III I,, he distribution FALL RIVER MASS. |35 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED %f^^ HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN Store, 752 Main Street GEORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. "FLOWERS" 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses 783™ HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Ciiicago, as far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS Jt. Jif. JCuhlmannt florist ■3. vv., t-none, faylor 628-lOSl FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET Phone. Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDIANAPOLIS, IND 241 Massacliusetts Ave Jhio and Indiana. Bertei ^11 J ^"The Florist, C fllJL^±^kJ ^^ ^«»' Forsyth St We reach aH Florida and South Georgia ] ,Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FU. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue Easter Its Annual Erratic Recurrences From the year A. D. 1000 to A. D. 1999, Easter Day happened or may happen, on thirty-five different days, viz.: From the ' 23d of March to the 25th of April, inclusive. During the above period of one thousand years it fell 9 times on March 22 (the earliest possible date), as follows: 1041, 1136, 1383, 1478, 1573, 1598, 1693, 1761 and 1818. It also falls 8 times on April 35 (the latest possible date), viz.: 1014, 1204, 1451, 1546, 1666, 1734, 1886 and 1943. In the year 1818, Easter happened on March 22; it will not occur again on this date until the twenty-first cen- In the year 1886, Easter occurred on April 25; it will not again happen on that date until the year 1943. In the two centuries l)Cfi:innin!; with the year 1800, LEXINGTON, KY. JOHM A. KELLER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHLER BROSo Co, Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS [LDiagWaiLB^i. KV. 1 given to orders for LouisviJIe and sur* ory. A fine stock of flowers always ready. Eeliy LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 Soutli Fourth Ave. Looisvit/e.Ky. nis£!^tii'' ^^ LOUISVILLE, KY. ^^ ,^^ 615]South- Fourth Ave. Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. NASHCA, N. H. and VICIWITY Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. MADISON. WIS. Rentschler Floral Co. formerly CAPITAL CITY GREENHOUSE CO. BEST SHIPPING PAdLITIES.FOR, WISCONSIN H(iH The Florists' Exchange Idlewild Greenhouses ^9t ^ ll * 883 Broad St. Choicest of Flowers IJest of Service Nkw Jersey and I and New York. MERIDEIN, COJNN. ■:i>c . i:il uiirMildii l<> III! (joiiiii'clh'iil orilisrH. MINNKAI'OIJS, MINN. uiiinriieairMDlliifj ll'^'llorall Co. A^ ^ i^ PJn^^^^ ORLEANS, ^florist 121 Street IN MO] Whitted Floral Co. MINNKAi'OLIS, MINN. II. 11. wiinrici), rr»ii. MOBILE, ALA. 9 Nortli Cuncvplloii Si . •■* *"■ TEXAS LOUISIANA AND MJSSISSIPPI li NEW YORK [l 611 Fifth Avenue! accompany all orders from unkoowoi NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florbt and Fruiterer ' Now Grand Central Terminal Station UnaurpaHcd Facilitica for executing Trade Orderi at Steameri and EUowheirj in Greater Now York and itB Suburb*. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel ic."-»' !^osemont Sardens ^''"^ M()N'K;()MKRY, ALABAMA W. II. l-A'I'ICItNON, i-xiprltilor •;HS TAKI IN IIICAKT OF NEW YORK CITY 6 KH»t 33(1 Street Tolupliono, Miidltton Sq. NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue yera and di OurMoll I'lllt (;OLUGN UULE ^i for all oc I theatre Qowcn ne your orders. NEW YORK 413 MiullNon Avenue at FLORIST 48(h Street GEO. M. STUMPP NEW YORK <^ 761 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK 28th Street ,!!J'«^;Ju,II!".^,'.''','n"Il"u ""'in'.orml."" ""'"" "° """' """'" '"'" O.XO -.. .• . « — - J f^f- •^f '"' i^' '''■="'«' <"'"■" »■"* "^ have. exceptional •7> ».^/r\S NEWARK, N. J. NEW yjj^£i£^'^^*^ 946 Drond Street IM.., { {™ \ „.„ ,.„ ^^ ^ Deliverlea throuuliout the Slate *^ and to all Iteaniahlp ducks In .•^^■r' — ^ I'loat. |r|„»cr.1.iiiil|h<.at aerflcn.r.Uolinkon. N.J., andNew York. / /j r /-d 2139-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY ICSi'AIILISIIEl) 181' your orders; they niii.ii's iuu)S., 9.«K 1I.OI..1 SIHH.C ■ilslvo I'Inral and Sti □ Work In Ihs Stale linillON to 04|lllll (hi "If wc say it, wc will do It" A. WARENDORFF AIITISTIC.WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED H \^ p|^|_Q Northampton, Mass. SiiccecJod by Smith College Florist 'BESiSi? BUTLER Sf ULLMAN <^ NEW YORK .'iKKi' r ALSO BOSTON The Florists' Exchange 869 Charles P. "Dudlei/ florist UNION TRUST BLDC 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. PASADENA, CAL., TheOrchid.^^3iS Edward Sceery <^^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey ^^^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY ^^^^«^BP pinsnaD, MASS. iROVIDENCE, R. I. AND T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. ROCHESTER, N. Y. ^^ 25 CUnton Ave,, North promptly plet* Una all Salter Bros. «^"r« FL01USTS N.Y. 38 Main St.. West Mm ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Supply Advts. wQl be fonnd on pages 871-72-73 PITTSBURGH, PA. 710 East Diamond St. (North Side) SSLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. kiilJ.™ Putnam Han SHOP Bennett School Taconic School OCKFORD _^ i1 «^*^ FOREST CITY ROGKFORD. ILL FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES Easter Flowers""a^='d°l7„",$"TheCaliforniaFlorist 344-346 GEARY STREET and HOTEL ST. FRANCIS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA CSTABLISMCD IS90 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street FLORIST c/-"'" scucted Delivered i . California Flowers and Greens shipped successfully to Eastern ddes. "•'•' Write or wire ua. An Easter pan of Dutch Hyacinths Easter has fallen but once on April 21, wlilcli Imppened in 18.59. And but once in the same two hundred years .will Easter fall on March 24, which will occur in 1940. The remaining dates on which Easter may fall, have numerous recurrences as shown by the following: The Movement of Easter for Two Hundred Years March 22—1818. " 23— 1845, 1866, 1913. Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement 25-1883, 1894, : 26—1815, 27—1842, 28—1869, SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Ave. lUTivaaia wiu rccova prompt ezocution. Plion* No. 24M oa either fidl oc Con. 1967, 1978, 1864, 1910, 1921, 1880, 1937, 1948. 1891, 1959, 1964, 1902, 1975, 1986, 1861, 1872, 1907, 1877, 1888, 1923, 1893, 1899, 1961, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses 3—1826, 1831, 1836, 1904. 1983, 4—1847. 1868, 1915, 1920, 1926. 6—1801, 1863, 1874, 1885, 1896, 6—1806. 1817, 1828, 1890, 1947. 7—1822, 1833, 1844, 1901, 1912, ' ' " "" 1860, 1917, 1928. 1939, 1944, 1960. 1887, 1S98, 1955, 1862, 1932. 1970. 1997. 1918, 1929, 1991. 1934, 1945, 1956. 1972. 1988, 1994. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS SeattleandlNoifthwest 1534 Second Avenue 1931, 1942, 1963. 1958, 1969, 1980. 1986, 1996. 0—1803, 1819, ■1846, 3—1800, 4—1805, 5—1827, 6—1843, 7—1808, 8—1802, 10—1851', 1857, 1868, 1903, 1914, 1873, 1S79, 1884, 1941. 1811. 1816. 1895, 1963, 1S38. 1900, 1906, 1979. 1854. 1865, 1876, 1911. 1870, 1881, 1892, 1927, 1813, 1824, 1897, 1954, 1835, 1840, 1908, 1981, 1966. 1977. 1971, 1982, 1993. 1925, 1936, 1998. 196S; 1974. 1990. 1922, 1933, 1996. 1938, 1949. 1960. 1965, 1976. 1987, 1992. Young' ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street oapt and c 'Wiwn.s -1810. 1821, 1,832. 23—1848. 1905, 1916. 1957. SAINT LOUIS, MO. 2/ 3520 North Grand Ave ^^ AO orden by Televaph or Tel* phone moat carefuUj aecnted a ST. PAUL, MINN. [20-22-24 West Fifth St. We Ea onlen for tha Tuin < Northweat. The laigaat atore great variety. Write, wire or ^.E.OT^y CO. SYMCUSE,N.Y. Onondaga Hotel We uritt caretaHy execute orders for Syracute and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y, Bastable Building Special attention given to out.of-town orders c^ijjteW^<^ ^UxUt Burdett Ave. & HooslckSt. *M TROY, N. Y. Rrompt d«Iiv«TT uidj careful attenti 1^/?:^ TROY, N. Y. 413 Fulton Street EstablUhed 1870 At the New York Flower Show, March 21 to 29, An Easter Basket.^Made up by Max Schling, containir Azalea, ruddy-lefiv..d Croton. Erica, Pandanus, and Ptcris; Write The Florists' Exchange for partic- ulars of Its new Desl^ Book for Solici- tors. Sells on sight, cheapest and Best Ever. 870 The Florists' Exchange Utica, N. Y. ^aker, Vhe Jlorist fruits, which are violet colored when ripe, appear, and these are very beautiful. They might, indeed, furnish good subjects for the florist; at any rate they would be funeral emblcins Cut flowers ^rown ^ros* & Co. UMITBD Florists, cNjirseiymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. VANCOUVER, B. C. Bulbs Steda WASHINGTON D. C. Itth and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass WORCESTER, „._^^^,,_^ MASS. FH^^r. 407 & 409 Main St. Worcester, Mass. 3 Pleasant Street The hardy Clerodendrons thrive in Ught, warm, loamy soil, and enjoy a position exposed to full sun, although they may also be grown where there is shade for part of the dav. They are readily increased from seeds or by cuttings of the roots. The latter should be made 3 to 4 inches long from sections about the thickness of a head pencil and be inserted in sandy soil indoors.— D. Kew, in Oardening Illustrated. JOHN WALKER Clerodendron Fargesi This Chinese species makes a good companion for C. trichotomum, a Chinese and Japanese shrub which has been in cultivation for a considerable period. It is of recent introduction, for it was imported among the many plants received from the Far Bast during the first few years of the present century. Growing as freely as the older plant, it appears to be quite as hardy, if not hardier, than C. trichotomum, and might well be included in gardens in all the Southern and Western parts of the country. Like the older plant, it forms a wide-headed bush, but the branches are more evenly developed from the ground upward, probably by reason of the secondary branches being more numerous and more slender than in C. trichotomum. The leaves vary considerably in size, the larger ones being 5in. or 6in."long and Sin. wide. In early Autumn they assume a reddish purple color, which is less bright than that of C. trichotomum. The white, fragrant flow- ers are borne from the ends of the branches during Aug. and Sept. with considerable freedom, a bush in full flower being very noticeable both on account of the mass of color and the scent. After the flowers fall, rounded From New York Themistocles Vaderland caffiia'. :::::; Minnetonka Hamburg.. Noordam Kr. Wm. II. . Reg. d'ltalia.. Mauretania... Patras K'n Aug. Victoria San Giovanni Kroonland Koenig Albert. 11 South Phelps Street Youngstown, Ohio Louisiane. Finland... From Baltimore Chemnitz. From Boston Wlnifredian. . . Grampian.;;.! DeTOnfa"'.' '.'.'.'. Ar"&c"*. .';;;; Anrfian Cleveland 8-10.00 a 8-12.00 9- 9.00 a 10-10.00 a 11-10.00 a 11-10.00 a 11-11.00 am, 11-11.00 am. 11-12.00 m. 11-12.00 m. 11-12.00 11-12.00 14- 2.00 pm, 14- 3.00 pm, -10.00 am ;- 1.00 pm I- 3.00 pm '• 17-10.00 a ;| 17- 3.00 p ' 18-li;00 a "J{ 18-12.00 ■■• ^ 18-12.00 ■118- 1.00 p 'JLIS- 3.00 pm, pr. 8- 2.00 pm V' 10- 2.00 pm, " 15- 2.00 pm, May 5- 2.00 pm. Apr. A- 4.00 p ■^ 7-10.00 a W.21stSt.,'N.Y. thSt.,N.Y, W.24thSt.,N.Y, W. 16thSt.,N.Y, 31stSt.,Bkyn. SthSt., Hoboken , Hdboken Grand St., J. C. W.34thSt.,N.Y. ,, Hoboken 2,Bkyn. 3d St.. Hoboken W. 19th St., N. Y. W. 23d St., N. Y. W.16thSt..N.Y. thSt..N.Y. 3d St., Hoboken W. 19thSt.,N.Y. W. 24th St., N. Y, W. 14thSt.,N.Y. __ _ ., Hoboken W. 16thSt.,N.Y. oth St., Hoboken 3d St.. Hoboken 17th St., Hoboken t.,Bkyn. W. 14th St., N. Y. ., Hoboken W. 15thSt.,N.Y. 3d St., Hoboken Destination Pal.-Piracus Antwerp Nap.-Gen. Glasgow LonJon Alg.- Gib.-Nap.- W. 23d St., N. Y. W. 15thSt.,N.Y. '" stSt„N.Y. ,thSt.,N.Y. W. 19thSt.,N.Y. Pier 9, Locust Pt Mongolian. . Merion Stampalia.. Apr. 7- 1.00 pm •• 18- 1.00 pm Gibl-Nap.-Gen Southampton Copenhagen Marseilles Liverpool Hamburs Havre Hamburg Nap. -Trieste AI|jNap.- Mad.-AIg.- Gib.-Nap.- Southampton Nap.-Gen. & A Dks.,E.Bos Liverpool _ & M Dks.,Char Liverpool Mystic Whf..Char Glasgow m. Pier So Bos Hamburg i A Dks.,E.Bos Liverpool (Stic Whf.,Char Glasgow i M Dks., Char Liverpool i M Dks., Char London B & A Dks.,E.Bos Liverpool Com. Pr., So. Bos. Hamburg 5a So Wharves Antwerp 19 No. Wharves I Nap.-Gen. 24 No Wharves ! Glasgow -- Liverpool 19 No Wharves : Nap.-Gen. SoWha -■ ■ Ruffled Primula obconica The French National Society of Horticulture has awarded a C. of M. to a new variety of Primula obconica, shown by the firm of F^rard of Paris, under the name of Primula obconica grandiflora undulata rubra, which will be disseminated this year. It is said to be much superior to the various ruffled novelties of French, Bel- gian or German origin. The ruffling is very pronounced, and the color is of great intensity. The foliage is small and compact. — Bevve Horticole. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS No Up-to-Date Retailer can afford to be without our New Book of Floral Designs n De Luxe s fHBJE have to date printed and sold out five \"b separate editions of Design Books, eacli KjiB one an improvement on Its predecessor. I*^^' Witii our added experience, tliis new Bool^ of Designs outclasses all productions to date, not only in point of artistic beauty, but in real, practical, every-day usefulness. Every Design shown is a useful Design, one that a customer is likely to call for at any moment. Every Design siiown has been passed upon by a practical man as being a practical subject. This Edition de Luxe will be sold only in cloth covers, very durably designed. Beyond the title page it contains no advertising and can pass with the customer as your own pro- duction. It consists of 128 pages, size 9x12 ins., solidly filled with illustrations of every neces- sary subject, to which is added 32 pages of white paper for the purpose of pasting in other designs we may print and which you would like to preserve. The paper used is a heavy, cameo plate finish, which lends to the designs an appearance of singular softness and adds much charm to the printed page. Every design shown in our 32-page Handy Design Book for Solicitors (the one you supply to your agents) is reproduced in our Edition de Luxe, and under the same number; thus you can at once identify from the larger book tion of 355 Designs as follows : Bridal Bouquets, 27; Bridal Mufls, 2; Colonial Bouquets, 4; Reception Bouquets, 3; Wreaths, 32; Wreaths on Easels, 8; Standinft Wreaths, 25; Christ- mas Wreaths, 4; Crosses and Standing Crosses, 14; Casket Covers, 8; Broken Columns, 2; Floral Cres- cents and Broken Wheels, 5; Pillows, 9; Floral Chairs, 6; Funeral Sprays, 8; Gates Ajar, 4; Anchors, 5; Floral Clocks, 2; Wedding Decorations, 4; Church and House Decorations, 6; Table and Mantel Deco- rations, 12; Christmas Baskets, 19; Easter Baskets, 29; Easter Store and Window Dressing, 2; Debutante Baskets, 8; Floral Hats, 4; Baskets of Plants, 12; Fancy Floraf Baskets, 4; Harps and Lyres, 6; Floral Hearts, 2; Urns and Vase, 3; American Flags, 2; Standing Stars and Valentine Caskets,4; Floral Horse- shoes, 3; Decorated Automobiles, 2; Pony Trap and Bicycle, 2; Panels, 8; Emblems, 13; Miscellaneous Floral Designs, 26; Emblems of Leading American Orders, 16; TOTAL, 355. The use of this book will add greatly to your business. It will please your customers and; will show them more clearly than any similar book yet printed the beauty of the retail florist's art. You need this book. Why not order a copy today ? Price $2.50. delivery prepaid i~. Our Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every-day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has agents and so- licitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cov- er, and no other name being prmted in the book. Price, Ten copies, S3. 50; 25 copies, $6.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35c. for a sample copy. The Florists' Exchange p. 0. Box 1697, New York City April 4, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 87 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Boston, Mass. O A Large Supply of All Seasonable Flowers "^Jn POTS ^* 12^C. PER BLOSSOM EASTER^ l.l.es Satisfaction ORDER YOUR EASTER SUPPLY FROM US Guaranteed ROSES American Beauties Hadleys Russelis P. & W. Killarneys Maryiands Wards Sunbursts Cardinals We Strive To Please Violets Sweet Peas Valley Hyacinths Jonquils Carnations p. & W. Enchantress Pink Delight White Wonder Winsors Wards Kosette Benora Tulips Snapdragons Callas Maidenhair Fern String Smilax Asparagus PlumOSa (Bunch and string) Low Special Price BOXES Manila Per 100 28x 8x5.... $3.30 30x 8x5.... 4.00 36x 8x5.... 5.00 30x12x6... 5.80 36x14x6... 7.00 36x12x6.... 6.i BOUQUET BOXES Per 100 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 WREATH BOXES^ 16x16x7.... $3.00 18x18x8.... 6.0C 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9.... 8.00 21 X 5x314 . 1.65 24x 5x31/^ . 2.15 28 X SxiVz . 2.65 21 X 8x5.. . 2.65 30 X 5x3H . 2.85 24 X 8x5.. . 3.00 VIOLET BOXES 8 x5x3.. 91^x6x4 .. 10 x7x6.. 12 x8x7.. Per 100 $1.60 . 1.90 . 2.50 . 3.00 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES Imported Per 100 4x 8 inch.. $1.50 8x12 inch.. 2.00 12x16 inch .. 2.50 16x20 inch .. 3.00 20x24 inch.. 3.50 Per 100 24x28 inch ..$4.50 28x32 inch .. 5.50 32x36 inch .. 6.50 36x40 inch.. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOITHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEUCOTH(E SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 SPECIAL Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000, $7.S0 per 10,000 Fancy FLRNS Dagger $2.00 per 1000 SPECIAL SPHAGNUM MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality ORDER NOW In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please .y give reference, or cash with order. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Boston, Mass. Glv( ; where credit I -Mention Exchange Syracuse, N. Y. Spring Display Week This has proved an unqualified suc- cess from every viewpoint. All the merchants are entliusiastic over the re- sult, so much so in fact, that plans are already being made for a Fail display week to be held during the State Fair, or immediately follo.wing. Never before m the history of the city has there been such a universal display of flowers. The large department stores have spared no expense in making very artistic displays both m their windows and throughout the stores. Southern Smilax has played a vevy prominent part in the decorations; the sale of Daffodils has been enormous and florists generally have reaped a golden harvest. There was not such a large call for white flowers as expected, although quite a few Hyacinths and Tulips were sold. Baskets filled with Daffodils were in great demand ; quite a number filled with American Beauty sold well. Most of the florists made quite elaborate displays in their windows, changing them most every day. Will Wheadon, at P. R. Quinlan's, on Thursday, the principal day, made a most artistic and well finished display. The centerpiece Tvas a large vase 4ft. high, made solid of Daffodils, the bowl being filled with Lilies and Am. Beauty Roses. Baskets lightly filled with Daffodils were placed sparingly about, and fronds of Adiantum lOroweanum were scattered on the white silk covering, which made a very telling effect At the back, a screen of Smilax, studded with Daffodils, made a complete finish. W. B. Day & Co. covered their lattice screen with Southern ;Smilax, into which were worked Am. Beauty Roses : in the center was a panel of Oak foliage, and on either side clusters of Daffodils. The top of the window was draped with pink Chester Harris and the Pierce Chris- tian Co., both made very artistic show- ings of Daffodils and other flowers in baskets and pans. The last named firm had a number of beautiful butterflies at- tached to the baskets, which proved quite an attraction, and they were greatly ad- L. Mulhauser & Son report a very good Winter trade, with a very good outlook for Easter. Sweet Peas have proved a great help, and are full of flowers. Much disappointment is felt that the N. T. State Fair commissioners failed to secure an appropriation for any new buildings this year; so the much wishevl Fern Co. ' Telegraph Office : New Sarem. Mass. MILLINGTON. MASS. For Easter? Rice's Supplies Spell Success Just One Way To Buy Right- ur Supplies From The Leaders- There's Get Yo The Supply House That Never Disappoints! OUR HOBBY— MAIL ORDERS Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' GreeningPins every up-to-date A well-knowa which every fiorist should use, for fnsien' ing Ferns over the mosse* design; also for pinnini SauTaz, Asparagus, etc.. t. sprays. 10.000 STj Wm. Schlatter & Son natter 4 ion fc \ /?; Lr FIELD, MASS. ^^**«86j|^^ Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and by ProTeSi of Cor- nell University. Kognize importance < edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice I demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening indispensable for those who would have ic pieasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchanfie S74 The Florists' Exchange 50,000 Bedding Plants ^^ Class 100: Ageratum, 2W-m. pots, 5:1.00 per ■white and blue; Alyssum, dou ___ _ Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltil and other fancy varieties: Cuphea (Cigar Plants); Feverfew, dark blue: Marfiuerites, yellow and iia8, double mixed; Swainsona alba; Vinca Variegata. guerltes, Mrs. Sanders, double white; Snap- dragons, New England Silver Pink; Lobelia, Kathleen Mallard, double; Geraniums, Mme. ROOTED CUTTINGS HeUotropea. Dark Blue Feverfew. Double White Transplanted Marguerites. Yellow. If planted r will give a good cut for May 21 Coleus. 10 varieties Petunias. Double Mixe. Fuchsias. Mixed Vinca Variegata 100 1000 England Silver SEEDLINGS Once Transplanted from Soil. 100 1000 I 100 1000 S^nTithe^'""""' '-"™°=''- '^""°\i 50 S^'"" Splendens, Bonfire and Zurlch.$1.50 S14.00 Lobelia Compkcta and 'trkiliig!!!!!: l!00 | Verbena. In colors or mixed l.OO 9.00 Ten Weelis STOCKS in i colors $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000 PLANTS IN BLOOM NOW and FOR EASTER Azaleas. 4 colors, 75c., $1.00. 31.50, «2.00 each. Spiraea Gladstone. 50c. and 75c. each. Cinerarias. 25o. and 35c. each. Llllum Giganteum. 10c. and 12c. a bud. Now is the time to get them while in bud. If cut- tings and transplanted seedlings are desired by majl, add 10c. per 100 for carrier's charges. Whitmani Ferns. 4 inches, 52.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Spren^eri. 2}i inches, $2.50 per 100 1 with order, please. No G. O. D. unless < I accompanies order. F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORIST ' ^ Reciprocity — Saw U in the SEASONABLE STOCK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2}4-m., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. HATCHERI, 21^-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100. SPRENGERI, 21^-in.. $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 WETTLIN FLORAL CO.. Hornell.N.Y. DRACiENA Indivisa, 2M-ii per 1000. LILIES $10.00 per 100 ALL GIGANrEUMS Baker Floral Co. FERNS ^Assorted varieties for dishes, strong, healthy plants, from 2>i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3-m., assorted, $6.00 per 100. 4-in., assorted, including Asparagus, Tsusslmense, Cyrtomium Falcatum, $12.00 per 100. Cyrto- mium Falcatum, 4-in.. separate, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz. KENTIA Belmoreana. 2J<-in., $10.00 per 100; 3-in.. S15.00 per 100; 4-m.. $35.00 per 100: o-in., 50c. each. Forsteriana, 5 in a pot, 60c. Roosevelt FERNS. 6-in., 50c.; 7-in., $1.00. Frank N. Eskesen, Madison, N.J. FERNS in FLATS In all the best and hardiest varieties, ready for shipment from June loth to Sept 1st. POINSeniAS From 2M-in. pots. Orders booked now for July and August delivery at $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. THOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short Hills,N.I. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange Dayton, 0. Saturday of last week Spring day and very notic morning, as the warm suns the florists to turn out on t full force, and they surely enabled arket in .eted at Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PAI-MS and plants of every variety THE EXCHANGE— BestAdveprismg Hefllum In addition to the flower trade we now have that of seeds to contend with, and from the present outlook seeds will be a big item this year. If this kind of weather continues for about another week it will enable the florists to bring in the bulbous stock at Easter without any trouble at all. Lilies are coming on finely, and they seem to be abundant Roses are looking well and Carnations are plentiful. Spiraeas are in prime con dition, both pink and white. Mr. Rodgers, manager of the Miami Floral Co., had a narrow escape from serious injury one day this week en route to town with the company's auto truck filled with plants. When about half wav to town a little lad jumped off the rear if a wagon preceding Mr. Rodger's aut The act was so unexpected that the only thing Mr. Rodgers could do to keep from running over the boy was to tuin his machine onto the side walk, which he quickly did and smashed through the window of the People's Railway office. Quality Plants Azaleas 75c. to 15.00 each. Large Stock of excellent plants. Rambler Roses 50c. to $3.00 each. IJItes 12c. per flower. Spiraeas 50c. and 75c. each. Hybrid Roses Hydrangeas 75c. to $1.00 each. 75c. and fl.GO each. BULBOUS STOCK OF ALL KINDS JOHN McKENZIE, - - North Cambridge, Mass. PACinC COAST ADVERTISING ASPARAGUS Plumosus PHOINIX Canariensis Strong transplanted Stock, ,S20.00 per 1000 3 feet, in 5 gallon cans $1.51 PinOSPORUMUndolatum COCOS Australis 12 to 15 inches $4.00 per doz. MYRTUS Communis 12 to 15 inches $2.40 per doz. Quotations on Palms in car loadlots on application MORRIS & SNOW SKD CO. - 425 S. Main St., LOS ANG^LK, CAL Dwarf Palm, feather leaved, steel gray, recurved foliage, 2 feet, in 5 gallon cans $3.00 each putting the auto out of commission. The lad was knocked down and cut in several places but was not seriously injured, and i\Ir. Rodgers escaped uninjured in spite of the flying glass. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Leslie visited for several days of last week with friends in Lebanon, Ohio. James Ewing and Mr. Bittner spent Simday of last week at Richmond, lud., a visitor to E. G. Hill's place. Mrs. Rodgers has returned home after a pleasant visit to relatives at Middle- town, O. Visitors to Dayton were : C. S. Ford, representing A. Herrmann of New York, and I. Bayersdorfer of Philadelphia. Amel Schalnat, with the Heiss Co., has been on the sick list for several days but is again able to be at work B. Goetz has had quite a long spell of .used by rheumatism, but is able to be at his place of business 50,000 HARDY PERENNIALS 250 VARIETIES i Write for Price List RDnQ PERENNIAL DlfUa., SPECIALISTS TIGARD, OREGON • 1 you read tjiis advt. in the Exchauge Elizabeth Engle, who has recently had le measles and was getting along nicely, ad a back set and now is threatened 'ith pneumonia. K. E. Y. Elyria, 0. Retail trade conditions are about nor- mal at this writing, there being little stirring Stock of all kinds is plentiful and of very good quality. The Spring The Florists' Exchange 875 A Prosperous Easier To All The Tradel Easter Cut Flowers LONQIFLORUM LILIES, ROSES, including: Lady Hillingdon, Milady, Mrs. George Shawyer; Fine CARNATIONS, Choice ORCHIDS, Superb LILY OF THE VALLEY, SWEET PEAS and VIOLETS in Abundance. FULL SUPPLY OF GREENS. Book Your Orders Now. Out of Town Orders Given Careful Attention I J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Florist 106 West 28th Street, NEW YORK NearlHudson Tubes and 6th Avenue Elevated Established 27 Years Telephones, 167 and 4468 Madison Square Open Every Morning at 6 O'clock ORCHIDS Spring Importations and Shipments CATTLEYAS Labtata Schroederae Mendelli Perclvaliana Mosslae GaskelUana Glgas Gigas Sanderlana ALSO Semi' Established and Established Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Laelias, Miltonias, etc. Our reputation and experience guarantee all orders. Send for latest prices. Freeman Orchid Co., ^^'l,^r' Glvecredit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- Iroblums, Oncidiums, Cypripedlums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Brchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. fflU help «11 atonnd If jon meBtloii the Eiehmni. crop of Sweet Peas is on, but the single Violets are practically over. Carek and iSIeeera, the enterprising Lorain floristfi, are contemplating the purchase of a truck for delivery service this Spring. Their retail trade is stead- ily growing and they are doing quite a little wholesaling in the neighborhood, which latter feature makes it desirable to be able to get around both rapidly and cheaply. An accident occurred at their greenhouses recently when a heavy truck, over which the driver had lost control, crashed into the end of one of the houses, doing about $100 damage. The Copas Bros.' flower shop has been closed by order of the court, and the af- fairs are being handled by a receiver. The liabilities are estimated at about $12,000, the Lorain County Banking Co. of this place having a mortgage of $7,500. The Elyria Flower Store has purchased the store fixtures and will occupy this room on April 1. The L. C. Hecock Floral Co. bought the greenhouse stock with privilege . of operating the houses ORCHIDS We ofier, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Per Plant Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Labiata Warneri. . . 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 GaskelUana 1.00 to 2. CATTLEYA Pa Plant Percivaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelli 1.50 to 3.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderlana.. 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case lots as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply smaUer plants (SE- LECTED) for attractive figures and invite your correspondence. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence, R. I. until early June. James Copas, the sur- viving partner, the junior partner having died recently following a year of poor health, has removed to Colorado J ^\r\. ORCHIDS^ imponed. >arly delivery 1014. for CATTLEYAS ready for im- u^usn delhrexir. Moat lewonable pHcea. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAVCVS. N. J. Give credit wberecredlt is due — Mention Excliflnpr Readers ' itoik of'ou (III confer a favor upi asslna value If, when advertisers, they will idvt. In The Exchanae. CYCLAMEN Splendens Glganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none- August Seedlings, fine, healthy plants, twice transplanted from flats: Xmas red, blood red, pink, white, white ■ g£ra rith red center. $3.50 per 1000. er of'Wandsbek . - - from any of " ' large supply, a jving slowly. T ing all grades 100, $1.50 per 1 quality. pric Of the greens, Smilax con in rather moderate supply, which is reaizing $2 per doz Southern Asparagus see dropping its foliage badly, 1 of had and dealers. klTlarneys in white and pink are more extensively grown than any other varie- ties, and as a consequence predominate all over the market. The price has not changed much, with the exception of short stock, which can now be bought in quantities at a less price than one NEW YORK JOHN VOUNG WHOL.ESAUB ^^''^IcX^A^Ji^'"^'" WHOUESSAUB wiM^d^sq. Catfleyas : Gardenias : Lilies :Valley : Carnations : Roses "^es^^lft^i.r^ynSrti^" 53 I WEST I 28th ST 878 The Florists' Exchange ■tA MESSAGi: ^ FOR YOU rn-Hii n ii3> Tpg3> i.SEfft§fSh^ 54 W. IV^SX. N E W Yd RK FOR EASTER PRIZE-WINNINCi SPENCER SWEET PEAS and m\Mm and rudiaince roses Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Fancy Carnations, Snapdragon, Lupines, Mignonette, Bulbous Stock and Otiier Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WILLIAM P. FORD Wholesale Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 For Easter CALLAS, SMILAX all kinds of BULBOUS STOCK CARNATIONS and ROSES including all the new varieties We can supply you with anything you want Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Madison Stj. GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO Cut Flowei-s at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street NEW YORH NA/ILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28fh Street ^» JlIfiL^sVare NEW YORK i IVholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, I Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere L BADGLEY RIEDEL & MEYER 34 WEST 28 ST, NEW YORK -\'\ SSXi! ST -f° '/o rr ^® sj9iib:v»-* Guttman & Raynor, inc. Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST A. J. GUTTJ^AN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years* Experience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square, lOK' QWecrfdltwhereerertltlRdiie— Mi-oH..nEleliBnizP St. 130 West 28th New York Telephones: Madison Square 4626-46J7 Carnations continue in good supply; ancy stock continues to bring good rices for this season. There is a large mount of medium grade and poor stock n the market that always sells cheaply. Q a general way it is kept moving at not very high price, as this market is ortunate enough to have buyers for al- most any grade of stock offered, from ery poor to strictly first class. Bulbous stock was reported a week ago 3 be falling oft in supply, but it evi- ently was only temporary, as the sup- ly was large on Monday. Tulips were ■ ■ qu ■■■■ - - upE Dutch Hyacini ood deal in quality and prices. Tulip supply appears to Lilies for all the demand there is present, and Valley is in sufficient sup for the trade. The supply of Lilium rubrum is qi large and with many of bulk of hgs a fair average Eed and pink Tulips sell best and ighe pric ntlties. Sweet Peas in all the fancy "W' blooming kinds are In good The Spencer types predominate anu bring best prices. The stock of these appears to be at its height; the quality and quantity is all that could be desired. There is also the light pink Blanche Ferry dark pink and lavender. These vary in price from 50c. to $1.50 per lon. Violets are in large quantities and the demand is slow; there is a good supply of both the home-grown stock '' "'" " double varietie growers. The Hudson River the d< The pri ugh orchi ery larg apply, and no particular demand wor" f note. Southern ^grown Joni^uils inging $1.50 Some of the dealers have Snapdragon in good supply, but in a general they are not overplentiful as yet. The supply of all green stock little below normal and prices hai higher tendency in all items of gree: goods. Perns are selling as high a Knd Words from Readers find M. O. for suibscription The Exchasge. I could not do withou it. I am especially interested i Question Box and the answers.— W.. Eedlands, Cal. TELEPHONES— Madlaon Square 167 and 446S J. K. ALLEN, I06 >VEST 38th ST,^ NB^VV YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED IS87 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowere Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE Wn.L BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU ve credit where credit Is dne — Mention BxcheDtre The Florists' Exchange 87» Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. Give us a trial. CutFlower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut F' BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT flOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BIDG. Open Al IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square D. Y. MeUis. Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In Cut Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK, Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florista 110 West 28th St., New York William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Td.4591Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones I ^J^l} Madison Square L. B. NASOI^ Wholesale Florist 116 West 28tli Street, New York City Telephone, 2)15 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 2Stli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE Utitnal Reclproclry — Saw it In the fgifbaug^ fUelproeltj— Saw It In the Ezcbaiwe HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ "i-in. at 25c.: 5}4-in.. 35c., S-in. pans 75c. CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA Keaders, please let me c a minute. This plant is ^ of the readers as a bloor unsurpassed. Please let ; about it), we have a hous ne you were promot arden in Eden, yoi of flowers in varioi I the other. That i; [ium heigl ht with flowei much larger than th< Some of the plants __ ^_ _ bushel basket, right for Easter. Price, 5H, 6-in. pots. 25c., 35c., 50c., 75c. to $1.00 each. SPIRAEA Gladstone. An Easter novelty which has no equal. What is a home, what is a store, what is a church, what is an Easter present without having a few plants of the old favorite plant, the Spiraea Glad- stone, _ the Bride of Holland? Oh, those charming sprays of beautiful pure white flowers I Their beautiful, dark, shiny, waxy foliage, a jewel in itself, mixed with Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips and other Easter flowers completes the flower decorations for a happy, joyful Easter home. Knowing the great "■ " *■ -' ' from the Easters While we pay the highest price for our Bulbs of Hyacinths, Tulips, etc.. from Holland growers, you must bear in mind that we can sell them no cheaper than we do, and we assure you that there is no profit in it for us for the fine stock we sell you. FERNS AND PALMS Look what bargains we can offer you good and cheap: NEPHROLEPIS ScottU, 5. 5H. 6. 7-in.. 35c.. 40c., 50c., 80c., 76c. and $1.00. NEPHROLEPIS Cordata Compacta 4- in., 25c. HarrisU, 7-in. only, 75c. to Sl.OO. Glatrasll, 5>5-iu., 35c.. 40c. SmlthU, in 6-in. pans. 25c.. 30c.. 35c. Cyrtomium Falcatum, or HOLLY FERN, 5M-in.. 35c.. 40c. fcTERIS Wllsoni, 6-in. pans. 25 to 36c! PTERIS Wilson! and Tsusslmense. 6-in : well I ''iS'Sur LATEST TESTIMONIALS Babylon. L. L. N. Y.. March 1. 1914. Mr. Godfrey Asch- mann, Phila., Pa. Dear Sir.— The Azal- eas got here in fine con- dition. Very truly yours. GEORGE KEYSER. Tyrone. Pa. Mr. Godfrey Asch- ijoairey Phila.. P£ March 5, $1.00. Single dozen or 100 the same price. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS, General de Vlbraye. Bright rose; Mme. E. MoulIIere. Best white. 6>i, 6-in., 35c., 60c., 75c., $1.00. Right for Easter. We have a house full of Hydrangea Otaksa. Never better than now, in fine shape for Easter HYDRANGEA Otaksa. In buds, 5M, 6, 7-in.. 3. 4. 5. 6, 7 shoots to a plant, staked up. 36c.. 40c.. 60c.. 75c.. Sl.OO. $1.25 to SI 50 HYACINTHS of our own importation. Make large spikes; Gertrude, best pink- La Grandesse, best white; King of the Blues, best dark blue; Grand Maltre, best lavender blue. When in bloom for Easter sale, S12.00 per 100. In 4-in, pots. TOURNESOL TULIPS. Best double red and yellow vanegated; Murillo, perator Rubrum, bright Couroane d*Or. three bulbs planted i 40c.. 60c. FICUS elasHca (Rubber Plant). A stock of 1500 on hand. 7-in, pots. 28 to 30 in. high, with perfect leaves. Sl.OO; 6. 6H-in. pots. 25 - "° =- hi^h. 60c. to 76c.; 5>i-in. pots. COCOS WeddeUlana. 4-in.. 25c.; S-in., 16c. KENTIA Forsteriana. We are weU provided this Easter with a big stock of Kentia For. pots, SOc., 60c of three plants Combination plants, madi about 20 to 25 in. high, 6J^-in.-SUc. KENTIA Forsteriana and' Belmoreana Made up or single plants, 6^, 5M-in. pots, 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c. BUINTIA Forsteriana, ^J-^',"^ '"'"• ^^ '° ^•'' ■"• '"'s'l. »*-00 to S5.00. FERNS for dishes, Pterls ^Wilsonl only. 2H-, 100. 25c., 35c. ARAUCARIA excelsa. 6-in. $1.00. $1.25 to $1.60. BEGONIA Argenteo Guttata FERNS— Wilsonl yellow. New, , 26c.: 2^-in., 16c. BEGONIA ErfordU. I strain, in light and 1 always in bloom Win RHODODENDRONS. Strong, 4- ncwest improved . 6-in. pots. 25c.. 30c.. NARCISSUS nosed bulbs, planted i per doz. pots, in bl n!pot.^,S j ^Yort week before I Jel^ences. Only orders . , . will be accepted. ,,, , r IT • • Mention whether plants are wanted in or out of pots. Cash with order, please. An goods must travel at purchaser's risk We cheerfully mvite our customers and others to v,s,t our estabhshment. the great miU of plant production, and judge our Great litoStock right on the spot of growth How To Reach Our Place. oSi|^3'"ri4Tn"d'S:\n r'"" '"'t '^'"''"d^rr" '^ 9;.'^!° Block 66, 5th and Market streets, aty Une t„ — ^_^ Ontario, and at 13th and Market, Germantown and Chestnut HiU Une to Ontario Street, then walk two squires east. GODrREY ASCHMANN '^l^'.^J Ontario st. Importer and Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Potted Plants * llllSlCldpillSlf KSim Beclproclty— Saw It la the Eichange 882 The Florists' Exchange {Continued from page 880) S J. Goddard of Framingham has a superb cut of Carnations which include Beacon, Pink Delight and YeUowstone. _ Sidney Hoffman has had the^ lions share of the floral decorations m the Spring openings of the large department stores This weeli he has a comprehen- sive decoration at the opening of the w & A Bacon Co., and last week he had the decorating of the large store and windows of Jordon Marsh. ^ . ^ , . , Thomas Roland has just finished pick- ing his Sweet Peas in his large house at Kivere. and the workmen are now busy filling up the -house with Tomato plants. JlfAIpine and McDonald will start business at their new and well equipped salesrooms at the Co-operative Market on April .1 On Monday, March 30, we noted a large motor truck delivering about 200 large shipping boxes. Penn the Florist had a very large decoration at the opening of the new Slerchants- National Bank. The flowers and plants used were of most expensive kinds. On Sunday he supplied the flow- ers and the plants which, decorated the S S Lapland, which earned the Boston Opera troupe to Europe. The decora- tions used were especially elaborate and the quantity of material was very large. On Monday he supplied many fine fu- neral pieces to the funeral of B. i. Keith. All this work m one week kept the employees very busy. . The H M. Robinson Co. reports busi- ness as very good. Orders for Easter are coming in nicely and the outlook at the present time is cheerful. Large ship- ments of Boxwood and ferns from the South have been received this week Kidder Bros, of Waltham have a large supply of Violets and think that if the weather keeps cool there could be a liberal supply for Easter. Welch Bros.' Co. say that business is pleasing, and that the outlook for Easter ,is good. It is booking many orders for Lilies for Easter and other goods. P. Welch has been kept very busy lately with business connected with the S. A. I! . Thos. Galvin had the lion's share of the funeral pieces that were sent to the funeral of B. F. Keith. We noted on Monday March 30. a handsome plant of Dendrobium chrysotoxum whidi at- tracted attention. R. <^- In our last issue we stated that John Chapman had leased the Spaulding green- hous and the this ciallv. Mr. Chapman assures not the case, the owners having decided not to operate the garden this year, and the position of superintendent being thereby abolished. Mr. Chapman termi- nates bis afiiliation with the good will of the proprietors, who are glad to recom- mend him. Providence, R. I. Southern Daffodils are making their appearance ; a consigned lot of 25,000 was dumped into the city this week ; sev- eral florists displayed them at a low price. The greater part of the Daffodils were disposed of. Florists have been kept moving getting ready for Easter business. Design work has fallen off. There has not been the usual glut of stock that comes about this time every year ; growers have been able to sell their stock without any sacriflee. The range of greenhouses of E. E. Howard of Auburn were among those fortunate enough to escape through the Winter without the loss of any stock. Mr. Howard considers himself fortunate as his houses stand on high open ground. The Norwood Floral Co. is cutting Pansies, and also has a bench of Lupines that is coming into crop. Albert Holscher's new house, that is planted to Sweet Peas, is coming into crop. His Violets are exceptionally fine ; Mr. Holscber figures on a cut of about 40,000 for Easter. Olney Williams of Pocasset intends to pull down the two old houses near the road and will replace them by two new modern ones. Oscar Lingbery, formerly employed by Curley the Florist, is now working for the Westminster Greenhouses. J. A. Budlong & Son are building six houses, each 23ft. x 235ft. They will be planted to Roses. J. H.' Gushing of Quidnick is putting several of his Camaltfon houses into Roses, using about eight thousand bushes. This will be an entirely new venture for "Mr Gushing as he has specialized in_Ga>.- Worcester, Mass. Local florists are in readiness for the annual Easter rush. Easter Lilies and other potted plants and cut flowers are plentiful, and it is the general opinion among those connected with the trade that business during Easter week will exceed that of previous years. All business has had a terrible set- back during the past week due to all the telephone service being cut off. On Fri- day, March 27, fire destroyed practicaUy all the interior of the Central Exchange, thereby shutting off out of town as well as local calls. Constant work is gradu- ally getting the lines back into condition, and it is hoped business will then take a jump. A disabled; telephone service and rainy weather made a combination strong enough to set back all florists' trade. Several of the Worcester florists went to New York last week to attend the Show. Among these were Albert Lange, of the H. F. A. Lange Store ; Harry Randall, of The Randall Flower Shop, with Mrs. Randall ; and H. F. Midgley, of the Worcester Conservatories, with Mrs. Midgley. There will be a large display of Easter Lilies and other potted plants and cut flowers held at H. F. Littlefield Green- houses at Lake View, on Sunday, April 5. The public has been extended a cordial invitation to be present. Mr. Littlefield, who has recently returned from a trip to Honolulu, has got back to his business and will utilize some of the ideas he got on the florists' trade while on this trip. Stock for Easter will be plentiful at the greenhouses to fill the require- ments of both "Littlefield" stores. 'Chas. D. Mackie, manager of the Denholm-McKay Cut Flower Dept, re- ports business as very good. There is plenty of tulbous stock. Azaleas, Lilies, and "cut fiowers at the greenhouses to take care of the demands at the store. With a good surplus of stock, and with many orders already on the books, Mr. Mackie expects to do a better and bigger Easter business than in previous years. Trade is reported as very good at the ^Randall Flower Shop, Pleasant st. There has been a steady run on funeral work during the past couple of weeks. Polled plants will be plentiful for Eas- ter and Mr. Randall expects to put on saie some of the best Lilies in the city. It is hoped Violets" wUl hold for Easter week, as the crop is now gradually drop- ping off and a few bright days are liable to cut off the supply entirely. E. C. Feingold, the Union Station flo- i-ist. has sold out his interests to A. W. Marcou, of Worcester. Mr. Feingold will open a new sitore at 54 Green St., which will be called the Worcester Floral Co. The date of the opening has not been definitely set, but will probably be during the first part of April. Tlie Union Station shop, with A. W. Marcou as the new proprietor, is now be- ing managed by Miss Kenning. She ap- peal's to be well in toucli with the flo- rists' trade and undoubtedly should do a good transient business, as vpell mmmmmmmm^^^^^mmmmmmmmmm^ Specials for Easter aderahle i.gni: M. C. M. Newport, R. I. James Watt, from Manchester, Mass., has succeeded the late Paul Volquardsen as head gardener to Mrs. W. G. Welds, on Bellvue ave., and with his family has moved into the cottage. William Allan has resigned his posi- tion as head gardener on the Dr. Barton Jacob place. Mr. Allan has been on the estate for over 30 years, first as assistant to his father when the place was under the ownership of William B. Travers. Although he was the raiser of the famous Catherine Duer Dahlia, his name has scarcely been mentioned in that connec- tion. Thomas J. Gibson, after viewing the New Tork show, made a trip around among the Boston growers in search of stock for the Easter trade. Good stock, he reports, is plentiful. Oscar Schultz lost a valuable horse on Friday, one of a pair just bought in Boston, which caught cold on the cars in transit. H. C. Anthony, seedsman, of Ports- mouth, on Wednesday lost, by fire, a large bam, one horse and 25 prize pigs. His dwelling and seed storehouse escaped, being some distance off. A. Hans, representing K. J. Kuyk, Ghent, Belgium, visited the trade here ;-thic--wcetSv2S=S=E=-:Sj---^-i- : A. McL. ' BEAUTIES They will be one of our strong points for this week. Will have plenty of them, mostly long Beauties, and a fair supply of the medium. The flowers are of a good size and splendid color. ROSES thi: In Killamey Brilliant we offer you the only supply country. Pink, White Killamey and Maryland, plenty of all grades at reasonable prices. Fire Flame we will have in quantity and a good supply of Yellow Roses. EASTER LILIES We know the quality will more than please you, and we pack them with special care to insure their arrival in good condition. SNAPDRAGON Any quantity of Pink at $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen, also White and Yellow. A good supply, fine stock, at $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. GARDENIAS A good grade of stock at $3.00 per dozen. CARNATIONS VALLEY PANSIES SWEET PEAS We expect no scarcity in any line. Plenty of seasonable stock at moderate prices. DAGGER FERNS 1000, $2.50 FANCY FERNS 1000, 3.00 LEUCOTHOES, Long 1000, 7.00 LEUCOTHOES, Medium 1000, 3.50 BRONZE GALAX Case 7.50 The Leo Niessen Co, ^N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa. Easter Lilies READY NOW 4 to 10 buds per plant, lOc. per bud; less than 4 buds per plant, 12c. per bud. Plants from 15 inches to 36 inches high. This stock is hardened ofif and in fine shape for Easter. Order early. Inspection invited. Plants shipped in paper pots if desired Orders booked for cut blooms HENRV ENOUER 4651 Lancaster Avenue PHILADELPHIA, PA. CASH WITH ORDER The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY.. _ ^ pril i, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 883 Hfholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted 2.00 to 3 0O 6.00 to 10.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES No. 1.. No. 2., No. 3., Bride a Killarney White Killarney Killarney Queen Lady Hillingdon Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de BulgarieCMrs.Taft) Richmond Killarney' Briiliait.' .'.'.'.'. '.'.'.'. Adiantum, ordinary Farleyense. Spreageri, bunches Callas (per doz.) Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. J Pink. iRed.. LVello^ LYellow Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths to Lilac (per bunch) 10.00 to 12.00' Lillum Longiaorum 3.00 to 4.00 Lily of the Valley Mignonette.per doz.,ordinary " per doz., fancy. . . Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — CattIeya.Sj per doz. . Cypripediums,.,. . . . Pansles (per bunch) Smilas (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single 40.00 to 50.00 Easter predictions safely point to a U supply of everytbing in the flower inc, also plants. Among the latter are lydrangea^ and Roses, all exceptionally this year. Azaleas are about as isuaj, T^^hile many 'Rhododendrons are 0 be seen. Lilies in many places are «t up to the mark and Genistas are lot called for as much as in former years, oiere are, however, more Spiraeas about ' m ever. In bulbous stock Hyacinths e not so plentiful. It is stated that the owners of flower tands around City Hill will have to pay rental of 50c. per sq. ft. this year, rhich is quite a diSEerence from other ears. 'Ohas. Krueger, the 'Reading terminal lorist, is confined to his home with Hi- ss, which is of a serious character, speedy recovery is looked for. Alexander Scott of Sharon HiU has ust returned from Hot Springs, Va., rhere he has been undergoing treatment 3r rheumatism. Edward Schwartz reeted him with a full crop of Killarney 'rilliant. Philadelphia cut quite a dash in the t Rose exhibit at the New York Show ast week, as the following well known . rs carried off a majority of "blue ibbons ' : Jos. Heacoek Co., John Welsh toung, Adolph Farenwald, Robt. iScott son, August Doemling, John Stephen- 's Son, Edward Towill, and Meyers |s Samtmann. The silver medal also ipmes to Philadelphia, Robt. Scott & l>on receiying it for KiUamey Brilliant iose. Then, not to be outdone by the ommercial men, William Kleinheinz Jmost swept the boards in the private jlasses: just another proof of Philadel- taking up Kil- ity are ,j^ seph Heaeock Co. who will pi, 'UW; August Doemling will devote one Phole section to it, while John Welsh ^oung has .5(X)0 of it. Most of the other Towers wiU plant it more or less. . treorge Burton has planted a house of ijs, flesh colored sport of Mar.vland;. it was to be known as Aurora, but this name was witlidrawn when the records disclosed a similar name in the Rose list many years ago. The christening of Mr. Burton's novelty is still in abeyance. Bernard Eschner, president of M. Rice Co., with Mrs. Eschner, sailed on Satur- day, March 28, on the S. S. Princess Irene of the German Lloyd line for a three months' European trip. The- itinerary will embrace the Mediteranean, the Riviera, and all the principal cities of Europe in quest of novelties in florists' supplies. In Mr. Eschner's absence Ray- mond Brunswick will act as head of the House of Rice. A few of the numerous out of town visitors recently calling on the trade were Messrs. Graves and Gibson, of the Zieger Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Edward Welch, of Boston, Mass. ; Arthur and Howard Klelnhaus, Easton, Pa. ; J. iSalmon, Akron, Ohio ; John 'Ratcliffe, Richmond, Va. ; Mr. Horgan, of the Idle- hour Nurseries, Macon, Ga. ; J. Sykes, AUentowD, Pa. ; Miss Rouck, of the Williamsport Floral Co., Pa. ; George Goldbach, Lancaster. Pa. ; John Wolff, SaTannai, Ga. ; A. M. Newton, Norfolk, Va: ; G. B. Knickman, of McHutchison & Co., New York. "One of the most oreditable features of the New York Show." says Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., "was the exhibits of the retailers. Never before, in any show, has shown any initiative or displayed desii his art any tent What a revelation it was," con- tinued Mr. Berkowitz, "to see the retail- ers' work as shown at New York. It opens up possibilities in this line that were undreamt of before." The Robt. Craig (3o. has been busy all week, handling the Easter stock from the Norwood to tte 49th st. place. The 20,000 giganteum Lilies were all brought in and they are unquestionably the finest lot of Lilies the Craigs have ever grown — a splendid even lot of excellent height. The Roses and Hydrangeas are also a revelation. Leo Niessen states that his Am. Beauty Roses are coming into full crop and ex- pects to have a splendid quantity from now on. Alfred M. Campbell, grower and com- mission man, has a splendid lot of for- Flowers For The Easter Parade I ^Y ivj Easter ^^U I complete without its J corsage of flowers, giving it just that dainty touch and fin- ish that make it perfect. Some want the very choicest, some medium-priced and some cheaper flowers, but the majority— the masses — want the moderate- priced flowers, which we will have in quantity. Plenty of VALLEY Special, S4.00 100; Extra. S3.00 100. GARDENIAS Special, S4.00 i Fancy, S3.00 SWEET PEAS Choice quality. Long, 31.50 per 100. Medium, Sl.OO per lOO. Spencers, S2.00 per 100. Spencers, extra lone. S2.50andS3.00per 100. VIOLETS Per 100 Hudson River Doubles. Very choice Sl.OO A limited supply of extra choice SPECIALS. . 1.25 Lady Campbell Violets 1.25 White Violets 2.00 LILAC Lavender and White 1.25 Write for our complete list of Eastcr ofTerings. CLEAN, STRONG. WELL-GROWN ROSE PLANTS 2H-IN., READY FOR IMMEDIATE OWN ROOT GRAFTED SHIPMENT 100 1000 100 1000 Killarney Brilliant $30.00 S2.5O.00 $35.00 $300.00 Prince d'Arenberg 30.00 250.00 35.00 300.00 Hadley 30.00 250.00 35.00 300.00 OplieUa 30.00 260.00 35.00 300.00 Mrs. Charles RusseU 17.50 150.00 Fire Flame 12.00 100.00 17.50 150.00 Mrs. George Shawyer 12.00 100.00 Killarney Queen 7.50 60.00 White KiUainey. Pinlc Killarney... Maryland 150.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 Mrs. Taft. Jonkheer J. L. Mock Cecile Brunner or Sweetheart. American Beauty.il S75.00 per 1000. 7.50 7.50 12.00 65.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 S. S. Pennock=Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON 1608-1620 Ludlow Street 1216 H Street, N. W. NEW YORK BALTIMORE 117 West 28th Street Franklin and St. Paul Streets WHITE AND COLORED CIT LILAC I will have a large quantity of this popular flower for EASTER. Quality: The finest grown at the right price, and one price to all. JOHN W. MclNTYRE, 1713 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■edit is due — Meat ion Ex< Ber&er Bros. Fancy Carnations f IdN A PDR A nON.S .SWFir.T PT7. A .« WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^^ 1225 Race St., PHIlADELPillA, PA. t is flue — Mention Exchange iiiosum Lilies that are just right for Easter. He will haive a heafy cut of tliem. .Tohn W. Mclntyre states that _ his Lilac is snapped up £is soon as it arrives. He is receiving an excellent lot of it, the white beins especially fine. The S. 'S. Pennock-Meehan Co. antici- pate a very busv Easter. It expects a full supply of all out stock to meet all SNAPDRAGONS, SWEET PEAS CALLAS STOCKS and LUPINES Everything the Best WM. J. BAKER 12 S. Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. demands, and is receiving some very ex- cellent Mrs. Chas. Russell Roses. Chas. Zimmer, West Collingswood, N. J., has an immense quantity of bulb- ous stock in bloom for Easter, both In pots and in made up pans. He ships a considerable quantity to the seaside re- 884 The Florists' Exchange 1ST. PAUL, IVl INN. Send us Vour Orders for Denvery in the North- west Which Will Have Our Best Attention |L. L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS ) mention the Exchange when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists JRICHMOND. IND. Will help all aronnd if yon mention the Eicbange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESMLE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS AD TtWnpb and ' Ordo^ Srai PtDBpt i n-n Easr Randolph Street Graenhowc, Morton Grove. lU. Give creillt wberecredlt is dne — ^Mentloa Bzcbange "The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAKj)iraeas and Hydrangeas. They have, likewise, an excellent supply of bulbous plants. S. A. F. 0. H. Department of Plant Registration Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been received or filed to the registration of the Nephrolepis "New York," by George Giatris, 463 Summit Street, West Hoboken, N. J., Public notice is hereby given that Chas. Rathjen, 813 Center St., Janesville, Wis,, offers for registration the An- tirrlilnuitt Janesville described below. Any person objecting: to the registra- objectioi will be maae tnree weeKs rrom tnis date. Raiser's Description: A seedling of unnamed parents. Growth free and vigorous, about 3ft. high. Stems very stiff and wiry; does not require stak- Foliage dark green_and heavy, re- . . _ . . . require stak- ing. Foliage dark green and heavy, re- quires no disbudding. Flowers larger than Ramsburg's Silver Pink, wide open, and slightly waved. The entire flower is pink, about the shade of My Mary- land Rose, excepting at the extreme base, which is wine color and a yellow spot at the lips. It is not affected by Mar.^'23, 1914. JOHN TOUNG, Secy. Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO^ ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It Id the EscbapFe Wholesale Prices of Cut Tlowers, Chicago, Mar. 31, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. Specials per doz. 36-mch stems " :::: S 1:^8 :::: S l:S .... to 2.00 CARNATIONS— to loo iwSchSeSI ■• k^^'IkE:::;::;::; WWtrand'ptakKiilarney: Adiantum ^ 3.00 to 4.C0 .35 to .50 ■ISc.per^lb. .■.'pe?"lOOO 6.00 to 8.00 ^l-Ki-;;;;;- «5^1r:«"-^"--^!^':H-ii;- Richmond, special .... to 10.00 S!S^i^: perbu. ,l:ISroi5.oo '•.™t?i*o:g§ ?it^l^^r^:^r.\::: .;:;pc;doz Mrf'Km:::;;;;;;;::::;::::;:::: '.'.'.'. TO :::: stocks, bunch ....;;::::::::::::: .... to"i.db iMto lii ,10 to 1.00 All the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL. Write tiiem yon read tbls advt. In the Exchange CHICAGO and the WEST Wholesale and Retail Florists John Riemersma, 7111-7129 Indiana ave., has just completed two iron frame greenhouses in addition to his already well equipped establishment, better known as the Park Manor Greenhouses. The new houses face directly on Indiana ave., and will be used especially for display houses. The growing will be done in the older houses in the rear. At the present time Mr. Riemersma has a fine house of Easter Lilies, another house of bulb stock, and a house of Azaleas, Primroses and miscellaneous plants that are coming on fine for Easter sales. All the best of this stock will be moved into the new houses the coming week so that the com- ing Easter display will be more than usu- ally attractive, being held under such favorable conditions. There has been no abatement in the trade of A. Lange during the Lenten sea- son ; one day seems to be as busy as the other. The large force employed is aU ways busy and keeps a great amount of stock moving. This week the store is well filled with Azaleas from the green- houses of C. V. Abeele, Lilacs from H. N. Bruns, Hyacinths and Tulips from Frank Oechslin, and pot grown Roses from Vaughan's greenhouses at Western Springs. The supply of cut flower stock is the best that can be secured on any market in the country, regardless of dis- tance or other considerations. F. Greagor, 6952 Cottage Grove ave., has a handsome house of Lilies for his Easter trade. His greenhouses are in front of Oakwood Cemetery, and conse- quently he enjoys a good trade. His bed- ding stock in Geraniums, Vlncas, Can- nas. Salvias, Coleus, etc., is very fine. Several new frames filled with Pansy plants are in good condition for early Summer trade. The planting of hardy and perennial stock is already begun in the cemetery, and business prospects for the opening season has a satisfactory appearance. The Alphano Humus Co. has estab- lished an agency at 180 N. Dearborn St., with A. L. Poessel in charge. The Al- phano Humus is a soil builder and plant food combined, from Dame Nature's fac- tory. Some of the seed stores in the city have put in a stock of this fertilizer and will push it this season, while Mr. Poes- sel makes an active canvas of the city and adjoining territory in its behalf. Chas. Zimmerman & Son, otherwise known as the Brookline Florists, with store and greenhouses at 7150 Cottage Grove ave., report a good season's busi- ness. The cemetery trade in their neigh- borhood is always good. Their green- houses are now filled with a fine line of everything that is excellent in bedding plants. Pajonk is Sentenced August Pajonk, alias Miller, alias Frei, accused of operating a matrimonial bureau and a mythical Geranium farm at La Grange, III., and later at Pittsburgh, Pa., was placed on trial before Federal Judge Landis on Friday, March 27 on a charge of using the mails to defraud. Pajonk is 32 years old and came to this country from Germany four years ago. He was arrested at Pittsburgh, Pa., sev- eral weeks ago by postal inspectors. Since that time he has been out on bond that was furnished by a professional bond company in Pittsburgh, for which he paid the sum of $500. The amount of his bond being fixed at $5000. The trial was carried over until Saturday morn- ing, March 28, when he pleaded guilty to A. L RANDALL C( Wholesale Cut Flower, Florists* Supplies Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange H. G. BERNIN ^Wholesale Floril 1402 Pine Strc ST. LOUIS, MO Magnolia Leaves $1.35 perl; Give credit where credit U doe WiETOR BROTHERI WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWER! Ferns for Disheii $3J0 pa 100; »30.CO:per 1000.'-«Mh. BOSTON^ Extra itiong, 6-iiu fc. emch. WHITMAN!. Extra Rrons. 6-iD, EOc. ERNEST OECHSLIN \ Gale Ave. and Madison St., RIVER fORESTM Write them you read this advt. In the Eachapg the charges against him and was ee tenced to a term of two years in tl penitentiary at Joliet. He was taken i rectly to the penitentiary from the FC' eral Court room. John Charles Schubert, the senic member of Schubert & Co., prominei florists in this city several years ag celebrated his 57th birthday on Marc 26. He was born in Chicago and ' edi cated in the public and parochial school He was active in politics from early mai hood ; was county commissioner in 18& 9, clerk of the Criminal Court in 1890- chief smoke inspector in 1897-1907, b came chief clerk of the water departmei in 1907. Several men prominent in tt trade at the present have been connect* with the Schubert firm before they wei out of the florists' business. Aug. Poehlmann, Geo. Asmus, Victc Bergman, and the entire Western delegi tion have returned from their trip to Ne York, where they attended the flow( show. They speak in the highest tern of the show and all the fine stock on e; hibition. T. E. Waters, of the supply depar ment of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., hs added an advertising man to his sta) The business of this branch of the con pany is increasing so rapidly as to rend( this addition to its operating force vei necessary. Rainbow effects in basket and purple tints in ribbons and chiffon are reported to be in good demand fc Easter. Two new flower stores opened in th city the past week, and another is aboi to open in Indiana Harbor, a populs suburban town. M. Hoffenberg hi opened at 1149 S. Kedzie ave., and stocked up well for Easter trade. Tt University Florists is the title mid( which a new company has just opened i 1121 E. 55th St. The E. C. Amling Co. has been haj dling some splendid blooms of Amarylli This is a line of cut flower stock n( often seen on the market. These are hybri varieties with very large blooms whic show a wide range in coloring, many < them being especially attractive. The: were grown at the greenhouses < Vaughan's Seed Store at Wester Springs, the bulbs of which were secure by J. C. Vaughan when in Europe lai Summer. Tim Matchen, who for some years h£ been superintendent of the wholesale cv flower department of Peter Remberg" has decided to make a change and go mi the retail business for himself. He has S( cured what he considers a splendid loci tion at 3707 Cedar St., Indiana Harbo: about twenty-five miles from Chicagi Mr. Matchen will remain at his post « the Eeinberg store untU after the Eastt April 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 883 9 POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Write for Catalogue and Discounts A. H. HEWS & CO.. Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y., Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1765 RED POTS That you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind 3 have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and illed labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. 1 goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring fuU unt upon opening your crates — isn't that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea pots, Hanging Baskets and her goods used by Florists — Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "MOSS AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. Qen'l Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE. O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 25 WEST BROADWAY H Red Sbmdard Pols I Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. i of US. Write us. If> i THE KEXLER POTTERY CO. 215-223 PearlSt..NORRISTOWN. PA. Syracuse Red Pots Prompt Service Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. Successor to Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. I trade, at which time his resignation as i manager will become effective. In the j meantime the new store at Indiana Har- bor will have an auspicious Easter open- ing. The plant stock has all been bought I and the store and fixtures all in readiness to receive them, Mr. Matehen being for- tunate in having assistants connected [With him in the business who can take care of the new store until he can join ) them after the wholesale shipping trade for Easter has been properly taken care of at the Eeinberg store. I Miss O. E. Tonner is handling as iine a line of Snapdragons as there is coming i to the market. She has been fortunate enough to get in with a grower that is making a specialty of these. Stocks and bulbs are in good supply, and Spanish Ins, as well as all other stock, is as- sured for Easter trade. The John C. Moninger Co. has booked number of good orders for greenhouses 1 the vicinity of Milwaukee. The stride that the trade is taking in that city and surroundings is notable. John Schreiber of that company left on Mon- day for Ames, Iowa, to look after the prospects of building the new greenhouses at the Iowa State College, an appropria- tion of $35,000 for which was made by the last legislature. Pres. R. A. Pear- son of this college was in the city re- cently, conferring with the various con- struction companies. Gus Alles states that the kind of weather we have been having the past week is bad for the trade — one never can count on what the next day will bring forth. From a recent visit to the green- I houses he states that they will be right \ with a good crop of Pink and White Kil- larney Roses for Easter, and their sup- ply of American Beauty Roses will be also abundant for that trade. \- A. T. Pyfer states that he will have lots of good stock for Easter. A recent trip to the Pyfer & Olsem range at WU- mette shows that all stock will be of a ■ high quality. Roses, Carnations and Jellies all promise well. With the addi- tion of the cut from the new greenhouses, jhis company will be able to offer for the taster trade a larger and more varied stock than ever before. Harry E. Philpott left on Friday for Wmnipeg, after a ten days' visit in the city. He intended to spend a day in Mil- waukee, from which place he was to go to Minneapolis, where a few more days would be spent before returning to his destination. Erne & Klingel state that the Easter prospects are good. There is a good ad- vance demand for stock, and all indica- tions point to the fact that there will be enough, in most lines, to meet it. The Rose and Carnation crops are already well assured, but just how the Lily sup- ply will measure up with the demand is a question that no one can answer with any accuracy. The J. B. Deamud Co. is assured by its growers that it will be able to supply fine Lilies for Easter. Marshall Field & Co. held the formal opening of their new store on Wabash ave. and Randolph st. for a few days at the beginning of the week. A large amount of decorative stock was used, which was furnished by the Geo. Witt- bold Co. In the millinery department the finest of the decorative features were concentrated. Pot grown Lilacs, Lilies, and other Spring flowers were used on a large scale. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. is in a position to accept new business today and give it the very best and most prompt attention. It has taken it months to get started in good running order. An order for three houses re- ceived the first of last week went out on Saturday, meaning one week's service. Mr. Foley states that the trade is tak- ing very kindly to the California Red- wood, of which the company has a large and complete line ready for shipment within just a few days for the making of the plans, and the cutting and fitting of the lengths. The vicinity of Winnetka, 111., was visited by a hailstorm on Thursday, March 26, that did considerable damage to greenhouses in that section. The houses of Henry Ilg suffered to the ex- tent of about $300 damage from hail. The greenhouses on the private estates in that section all suffered more or less damage. Among the visitors the past week were Fred Foster, St. Louis; Geo. Crabb of Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia. Pa. ; Al- fred Forder, Cincinnati, O. ; A. T. Bus- hong, Gary, Ind. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT MADE IN STANDARD SIZES OF 2-INCH TO 6-INCH The only paper pot 1 " ^aCenlf,citeofMer he Society of Amei A Waterproof Paper Pot It is the pot thi have been seeking, does not fold up oi apart, and saves weight the shipper. tal Horticulturists. Ask your seedsman or ipply house. If they do keep them, send your Samples furnished free. ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM QDPr'IAT MnXlPP WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARB POROUS. ^r^nClAU l>UlIWn POROUS POTS PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH WB PROMISE TO. AND DO, SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME OpnPD DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. ^t^L^CK. WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, 1 read this advt. In the Escbange PHILADELPHIA, PA. g Island City, N. V STANDARD FLOWER POTS 2000 15i-inch $6.00 1500 2-mch 4. 88 1500 2K-mch 5.25 1000 ready packed crates of ! Pota and Bulb Pans. Can t hour's notice. Price per crat So.OO I 210 5><,-inch. 1000 3-inch 8003H-inch 0.5U | 1446-inch 3.16 500 4-inch 4.o0 ,„„,., , „„ 4564H-inch 5.24 120 7-ii.ch 4.20 1500 2}^-inch 6.00 I 320 5-inch 4.51 I 60 S-inch 3.00 Our Specialty, Long Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS. ... - Pottery. FORT EDWARD, N. Y AUGVSTROLKER ® SONS, 51 Barclay Street. New York City. Agents Give c 5 due — Mention Exchange Business Economy That's What Makes BIG Profits Watch every item ! For instance, pots. NEPDN5ET WATERPROOF PAPER FLOWERPOTS Will save money for you every day. So inexpensive to buy and light to ship and handle. Write for free sample to Dept. E BIRD (^ SON EAST WALPOLE, MASS. EstabUshed 1795 Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passlna value If, wlien ordering stock of our advertisers, they will mention seelnq the advt. In The Exchanne. We Give You Quality flower Pots sThe Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK. PA. PAPER POTS For Growing For Shipping Sample, 1000, $1.50 FLETCHER & CO. Anbnmdale, Boston, Mass. e — Mention Exchange Write for Catalogue % Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres;!: t-he . ware Mfg. Co. Toledo, Oiio, U. S. A. sse The Florists' Exchange NIKOTEEN 30% strsnarth ^t APHIS PUNK The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined it is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION [iteed under the Insecticide Prepared by THE NICOTINE Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 MFG. CO., St. Louis, No. i?m\m"?owDW Indianapolis, Ind. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS kOO Per 100 lb. Bag on CaraMount Vernon, N. Y, will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, Mail Qg[|r ^jjjggt Jg Ua. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT VbRNON. N. Y. The Market lived I "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE | CLAY'S Milwaukee, Wis. CLAY'S FERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL York — Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Brothers. William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co.. The MacNiff Horti- cutural Co.. W. E. Marshall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co.. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago — Vaughan's Seed Store. Boa- ton— Joseph Brect & Sons Co., R & J. Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michefi^C Hosea Waterer. Beckert. Manu CLAY , two-bu«fael bags, 7S ccnu. J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter tfill), MASS. GlTe credit where credit Is due — Mention E^cb ange: 9t^kM SECTICli ^^ .4«. 1910. Serial No. 321. Save your plants emd trees. Just tb thing for greenhouse and outdoor usi Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and Whit Scale, Thrips, Red Spider. Black and Gree Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushej Gallon Can, $9. Directions on package. For sale Supply Houses. ' Supply GaUon Can. $17.50. I Florists' Supply Houses. UEMOrVOIL, COMPAIW. OeptJ, 420 W. Lexington St.. Ballimore, Md. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.,^ ■^ ^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ^■ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. TOBACCO STEMS, SOc^Tg Special Prices 1 Carload Lots. J.J.fRlfDMAN,»ifg5o"rV'NrN"r- Write them you read thl.-) ndv FertilizingChemical! Burns Manufacturing Co., 'LTyt^Stt win help all around If yoa mention the E.'fcham FERTILIZER< Tankage, $2.00; Sheep, S1.7.'i; Bone, $2.0 Phosphorus, $2.00; Blood and Bone, $3.0 Nitrate Soda. $4.00: Sulphate Potash, $4.0 per 100 Iba. Smallest lot sold, 200 lbs. LARG LOTS CHEAPER. Cash with order. Hudson Carbon Co., Ballston Spa, N.' Write them you read this adn. In the Eichanji Apra 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 887 Kansas City, Mo. The situation is altogether satisfactory in Kansas City at present, both demand and supply being large enough to Iieep florists busy. Stocli is both plentiful excellent, and the local trade will have plenty of flowers for Easter, ac- cording to present indications. The sole trace of a shortage is found in Carna- tions, which have been backward for sev- I months past. Demand, of course, member of t;he Kansas City trade for a good many years, blossomed forth as a roprietress during the past week. The eal whereby Miss Boggess became owner of the old business of the Baltimore Drug Co., took effect April 1. Miss Bog- gess has made a number of changes in the business recently, chief of them being the transfer of the flower department from the small quarters on Eleventh st. to tie drug store proper. A. Miller, who for the past twelve years has been connected with the W. L. Eoek Flower Co., resigned during the past week and left for Wichita, Kan., where he will take an important position with the C. P. MneUer Floral Co. Mr. Miller has done much toward populariz- ing Rock's, and his departure caused general regret. feature of displays seen in Kansas City Florists' circles during the past was that of Samuel Murray. Mr. Murray uitilized scores of tiny flower pots containing living plants to good efl'eot, and the windows were centers of ttraction. After a Winter of inactivity, C. H. Kessler, a nurseryman of Kansas City, has resumed work. Mr. Kessler is set- ■ ig out at his quarters at Nineteenth d Main sts. a couple of carloads of trees, and reported Spring -business as opening up nicely. Mr. Kessler has other shipments en route. Most of his buying is done from C. H. Hubbard of New York. H. Biederman iag returned to Kansas City after spending several days "" "t. Joseph, Mo., where he visited )y Bros, and other members of the trade. While St. Joseph is but sixty miles from Kansas City, tie soil is bet- ter adapted to flower culture, and Stuppy Bros, and other St. Joseph experts have up enviable reputations in the West, at least as far as Sweet Peas and le or two other lines are concerned. We are likely to have another whole- le flower establishment in the near fu- re. Several retail florists are inter- ested in the proposition and will prob- bly decide on their plans definitely in the immediate future. They believe there om for another wholesale concern, despite the fact that there are two com- nies of that kind now operating. Edward A. Humfeld is one of the for- tunate members of the Kansas City trade. Mr. Humfeld is now working on a con- tract which he has filled for twelve con- secutive years. The well known local florist is planting about 2.5,000 bulbs in Electric Park, the leading Summer re- rt of the city. Wire work is a feature of the present activities of Henry Kusik, local whole- saler in supplies of all kinds. Demand for framework is greater than for many months. recent visitor to the Kansas City establishment of the Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. was M. K. Parker, president nf the company. Though located at Pleasant Hill, Mo., ten miles from Kan- sas City, Mr. Parker gets to the retail establishment only once in a great while, devoting most of his time to work at t^e greenhouses. Accompanying Mr. Parker were Hays Riker, foreman, and Tom Martin, an assistant. Recent advertisements of the Alpha Floral Co. have been calculated to con- vert staid old married men into pur- chasers of flowers. "Don't forget to send her flowers," read the ad. "It's forget- tinj that hurts." Alpha Elberfeld, who writes all of his own advertising copy, reported an unusually brisk call for Poreetmenots, following the appearance Df this particular ad. Walter Wellhouse, secretary of the Kansas State Horticultural Society, with headquarters at Topeka for many years, is critically ill at his home at 908 Dout- hitt ave. in the Kansas canital. Hope, however, has not been abandoned by physicians. Mr. Wellhouse has been in poor health for several months past, but inly recently, was -his condit'in 'Hjnsid- red serioiis. M. E. C. LIQUID = IICO-FUME" = PAPER THRIPS, - APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING -FUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PROOUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Write them you read tbis adTt. in tbc Exchange Minneapolis, Minn. Interview witi Pres. of S. A. F. Theodore Wirth, Superintendent of Parks of Minneapolis and president of of the S. A. F., returned on Friday from a two weeks' trip in the East, during which he attended the meeting of the executive committee of the S. A. F. held recently in Boston. The committee de- cided upon the Back Bay Fens as the situation for the Convention Exhibit Gar- den which will be similar to the one laid out for the convention at Minneapolis last Summer, but on a more extensive scale. Other arrangements made by the committee will be announced later. Supt. Wirth found Boston audiences so much interested in the Minneapolis park sys- tem and what was accomplished here, that after he had given an illustrated lecture on the subject he was prevailed upon to leave his set of slides in Boston for the superintendent there to use in repeating the lectures. Mr. Wirth's lec- tures were instructing and interesting, not only to "park people" and landscape men, but contained much food for thought for the horticulturist and florist. The new bird house at Franklin Park that has recently been made a feature of Bos- ton park attractions is believed by Mr. Wirth to be the finest in the country, with the exception of the one at the Bronx. He was also interested in the bear pits, which are very novel. The New York flower show was, in Mr. Wirth's opinion, a great success. Minne- apolis florists will be so inspired by hear- ing of its beauty that they will endeavor to surpass it in their exhibit next Fall ; perhaps will. Twice Blessed Our attention has been attracted by the grateful enthusiasm displayed by members of our society who have been benefited by reading the advertisements in The Floeists' Exchange. J. G. Taylor was short of material to plant during the last Summer in the exhibit garden at the florists' exhibit. He picked up The Florists' Exchange and found advertised "just what he wanted." In like manner Mrs. F. E. Lundgren was anxious to get Japanese Barberry, Honeysuckle, Snowball and Spiraea at advantageous prices. She looked in her Exchange and there found what she de- sired. Truly advertising in The Flo- rists' Exchange is like mercy, "twice blessed" — it blesses him who gives and him who receives. A. Miller, from A. Henderson's of Chi- cago, is in town, also E. Lemke of Grand Forks, who is buying goods for the Eas- ter trade. The Market Cut flowers : Roses, $1 ; Carna- tions, 75c.; Lilies, 75c.; Lily of the Val- ley, $1; Jonquils, 75c. per doz. ; Violets, 25c. per bunch. Potted plants : Roses, $1 to S4; Hydrangeas. $1.50 (50c. per blossom) ; Azaleas, $1.50. Wholesale prices. Cut flowers: Roses, 4c. to 12c. each ; Lily of the Valley, 4c. each ; Lilies, 12%c. each ; Jonquils, 3c. each ; Tulips, 3c. each ; Daffodils, 3c. each. Potted plants : Roses, ramblers, 50c. to 75c. ; Roses, Dorothy Perkins, $1.50 to $5; Hydrangeas, 25c. per blos- som ; Hyacinths, 12%c. each spike. Trade is very good and all stock is in fine condition for the Easter trade. Prices are gradually tightening up as Easter approaches, and the demand grows. Carnations will be short. The market is glutted with Violets, the price having been for the past week 25c. per bunch. F. H. Perl. Well Rotted Horse Manure DKIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in prejiaring compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. NEW YORK STAbLe MANURE CO. 273 Washington St.. JERSEY OTY. N. J. PACIFIC OAST Portland, Ore. We are enjoying Summer weather. Stock is tine and plentiful. St. Pat- rick's Day business was good. Mr. Mische announces that a play- ground will be installed on the north side of Mt Tabor p.uk and a tempoiai? entrance to the north side of thl!^ paik The Recognized Standard Insecticide lie will usually dishgure the plants at !. I have found APHINE a Erst-clasj remedy for scale, and if you will apply it according to directions you will kill and loosen the scales, al- though they will not fall off, as will some other will only i : the hose to wash off dead for and ehicle; A remedy that is efficient in destroying scale will destroy Green. Black, White Fly, Red Spider, Thrips and Mealy Bug. $1.00 per quart, $2.50 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy IVlildew. Rust and Bench Fungi. 75c. per quart, $2.00 per gatlon. VERMINE will destroy Root Maggots, Eel, Wire and Cut Worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart. $3.00 per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all Hard Scale and Red Spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. $1.50 per gallon, 10 gallons $10.00, 50 gallons $37.50. NIKOTIANA— a 12 per cent. Nicotine for fumigating over small lamps or by painting on steam pipes. $1.50 per quart, $4.50 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. APHINE MANUfACTURING CO. J. B. Pilkington reports that two car- loads of choice shrubs and trees which formed part of his city department con- tract, arrived in a badly burned condi- tion. Julius Brotje, at Courtny Station, has three new Geraniums from England : His Majesty, Winter Cheer and Fisher's Reform, all fine big bloomers. He will bring them on the market next year. Walter Tompson, our local greenhouse builder, reports Rahn & Herbert's houses at Clakames finished. He is building at G. Teufel's place now and is kept very {Continued on page 889) Manufacturers of Aftricnltura] ( MADISOIN, N. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co, Ltd. Montreal, Que. Toronto. Ont. British Distributors: BRITISH & AMERICAN FERTILIZING CO., Liverpool, England PLANTLIFE in the ground before they have a chance to reach PLANTLIFE ''S%!?-J°n", 31 dusting Put up in bulk for greenhouse mi in packaces for retail trad' Bag of 100 lbs.. $3.50 »?nEW YORK. N..Y. 888 The Florists' Exchange What we would really like to do, is have you be our guest and take you around to see some of our houses. This range of Traendly & Schenck's.at Rowayton, Conn., for instance It won't coat you a cent. On the other hand, if you don't do it— it may coat you many dollars The Hole in the Iron Frame Cost Argument SHE hole in the argument of the and neglects comparative erection costs, man who claims that our Iron leaves a hole in his argument for not buy- Frame house costs loo much, ing our complete Iron Frame House, that is that he puts too much em- is almost big enough to crawl through, phasis on the cost of materials. The man who argues that "So-and-So and too little on what it costs to erect them. is a good friend of mine and even if his After years of keeping careful cost records, price is a bit higher 1 am going to give we know that it actually costs less to erect him the business" is liable to wake up our Half Iron Frame house than it does some day and find out that the best friend any all-cypress one; and that the erection you can have in business is Mr. Value cost of our complete Iron Frame is less Received. than it is on the Half Iron Frame. If you want value received, then talk These things we know. The man who your next house over with us before you considers comparative costs of material give out your order. HOT BED AT LOW PRICES The Foley Greenhouse Mf^. Co. 3075 South Spaolding Ave. CHICAGO SflSH 1 read this advt. in the Eschonge HIGHEST PRICED -CHEAPEST j-^ ^- BOIUBRS MADE _^ GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. Oar ExhibitattheNewYork flower Show March 12 to 28, 1914 ;'^?pi.i| METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. Brooklyn. N. Y. Write them yon read this advt. in the Exchange Gred1)'use glass (ipajo sjdqM :HpaJD aAt-g More Cold Weather Ahead March and April bring sudden changes in temperature, and in the many weeks there will be enough cold weather to r ' before A silent, sure check Clock. Costs but $10. caution an investment, the temperature in your greenhouse is a Watchman's rite today Watchman's Clock and Supply Co.. '''"n*e^i5=^§5S^'^^- agQcqasa am OT %] MBg— JtioojdioaH Charles H. Dodd 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey CljMcw Jersey Designer and Builder of Modern Greenhouses — Commercial and Private CLAY TILE BENCHES Low factory cost of material. No sklUed labor required. It is fireproof. Nothing to weai out— wlU last a lifetime. Nojhome for vermin or bugs. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. QlA^S For Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get tbem. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glasa in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car- load on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bot- tom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St, BROOKLYN, N.Y. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reflproelty — Saw It in the Exchange SHOWER SmVERS HENRY, ILL Unequaled for Lawn, Tree or White-wash Spray- ing. Will not clog or get out of order. Used in Leading Parka and Cemeteries. RE3DE A McKENNX 614— «Oth Street, Brooklyn, New York April 4, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 889 Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 933 E Brojd%vi% I (iliism11< , Kv Another of the "F. F. V'sJ (First Florists of Virginia) Builds L. and B. Houses nPHESE three houses of J. C. Ratchffe, at Richmond, Va., are 35x268 in the Exchange Order Now ^« HOT VJfi I 168 W. Erie St. CHICAGO They are buil you, but the pla that greenhouses Mr. RatclifJe I approximately tV If you want a SALES OFFICES] : built these houses with the idea of using them for the more. There is no reason why they shouldn't last that hy they should. iroughout with materials the best. No fancy materials, i common-sense kind that will stand the destructive condi the best obta We [I't all We know the Southern conditions. For years we have been making frequent trips throughout the South. Our recommendations to you will be based on facts that we know to be facts, as gathered on these various trips. Our reputation as greenhouse builders, combined with our accurate knowledge of Southern conditions, should strongly influence you in placing your orders with us. If you are thinking of building — think of us as builders. Write us. Lord and Burnham Co PHILADELPHIA Franklin Bank Bids. FACTORIES: Irvins CHICAGO «' Rookery Bids, r^ .•N. Y.. Des Plain. (Continued from page 887) busy lately. He has put up some real swell houses in Portland and vicinity. F. K. Spalding returned from Sunny- side, where Uncle Sam has 80 more acres belonging to Dad Spilding put undei iriigation I. W Scott IS viMtmg lus local tiade A Alenius is now with \ J Wilson \ B\icn itpnits I vtiv pood crop of Swut I'eis ht 1.- liJiitcd It Jennings Lodge C \ B ^PIPE — Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings, 14-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1002 PfAffUENDAlL, ferry & foundiy Sts., Newark, N. I. m Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethreaded, thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths and up, guaranteed free from splits or holes. It will pay to correspond with us. ALBERT © DAVIDSON 217-73 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchapse GLASS L. SOLOMON © SON 199-201 Wooster St., New York City -S-^in^'^SO-JiSj !Lk To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. . . We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO..Kiciiiii«nd,nared to those grown here in the open, ' at I now wonder at our ecstacy when plant having a dozen blooms on it came to flower in early Spring. Here it ill cover 10 sq. ft. of space in two asons, and be a mass of bloom for three nonths, and that too, with very little iter and on the poorest kind of soil. Another plant that we were rapturous er is Chorizema. A scrawny little plant with enough bloom to show what was like set every fellow going. Here, f grown in partial shade and well fed, will attain to a height of 10ft. with the help of wire netting and be a mass 3f bloom from bottom to top for two nonths, beginning Feb. 1. " ?as up into the San Joaquin Valley the week ending March 14. Enough rain fell in that part of the State, this season, make it a veritable garden of Eden, one part of it there is a little bed of California Poppies covering about two square miles, a solid mass of color. The banks along the railroad are also cov- ered with a carpet of the same flower. Lupins of the brightest shade of blue cover other square miles of the country. Then there will be a bed of a mile or of California Cream-cups (Platy- stemons) ; in other sections the yellow Heliotrope (Amsinckia spectabilis) cov- the landscape as far as the eye can Again the ground for miles, car- peted with white Forgetmenot (the name given this plant by Douglas is Cynoglos- sum; by DeCandoUe, Pectocarya). In one part of the valley where the railway right ^ of way was protected from the foraging bands of sheep, a bed a mile long and fifty feet wide, of the Jewel flower (Streptanthus) was so beautiful that my enthusiasm bubbled over, and pringing to my feet, I laid hands on he shoulder of the fellow -in front, say- ing "Do you see the wonderful display of flowers?" I think that he was a real estate speculator, with his mind on how would close a deal. He looked in the direction I pointed and apparently all he saw was the barbed wire fence. Cer- tainly he did not awake to an apprecia- tion of all the beauty of nature through which we were passing. In the high altitudes between the Coast and the val- ley, nature is yet asleep, and will not awaken for two months. To look upon that great undeveloped country, with all its natural beauty at this season of the year, is worth crossing a continent for. A decade hence it will be planted to the Olive, the Orange, and the Fig, because climatic conditions are favorable for the production of these fruits of the finest quality. Already pumping apparatuses are being estab- lished and the virgin soil and the native plants turned under to disappear forever, except as they are cultivated in little two by four beds of private gardens. P. D. Baenhakt. Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit— Use fop Results Kansas State Agricultural O |A| U r\ Furnishes the United States Government ? WHO Furnishes the State Institutions ? MONINGER MONINGER U, S. Dept. of Agriculture . Several Houses. U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry U. S. Experiment Station U. S. Experiment Station U. S. Experiment Station XJ. S. Experiment Station U. S. Experiment Station U. S. Indian School . . Wasliington, D. C. . . Rockville, Md. Rosslyn, Va. Quincy, Cal. , . Mandan, N. D. Tucson, Ariz. . San Antonio, Tex. Ship Rock, N. Mex. And there are many more. YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PASS US GET OUR CATALOGUE BEFORE YOU FIGURE University pf Michigan . University of Kentucky . University of Texas . University pf Vermont . University of Minnesota University of Missouri . State Industrial Schoo State School for Deaf and Blind Minnesota State Prison . Ann Arbor, Mich- . Lexington, Ky- . . Austin, Tex. . Burlington, Vt. . . St, Paul, Minn. Columbia, Mo. . , Ithaca, N. Y. . Lansing, Mich. . . Ogden, Utah . Stillwater, Minn BY, NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE GET OUR FIGURES BEFORE YOU BUY John C. Moninger Co. 906 BLACKHAWK STREET Chicago EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE IF YOU WANT THE BEST Eber Commercial Rose Culture Haavilr lUottrated. Price $1 50 Postpaid A. T. DE LA MARE PIG. & PUB. CO., Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St, New York SS2 The Florists' Exchange Send for This Unusual Greenhouse Catalog nUST from the glimpse you get from these two pages, you can see how charming the general treatment must be, and how com- plete is the showing of each subject considered. One thing we think is decidedly in its favor, is that by far the greater number of subjects shown are of modest size — say from 33 feet long up to 100 feet. There are just enough of the larger sub- jects to give you an idea of the scope of our work. The text is free from any technical description,; and reads along just like you and I would chat about it if we were comfortably seated together talking things over. If you are interested in having a greenhouse, or \ adding to the one you already have, you are wel- come to this catalog. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON UBARCO l MADI50NAVE.liY ^NADIAN OFFIC£-10PHILUP5 PLACE MONTREAL. t Is due — Mention Exchange a straight shoot and aim to grow A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL /^OL. XXXVII NO. J5 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. APRIL One Dollat pet Ana«in New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years '^"■^ WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killamey — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its briUiant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in duU, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killamey loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killamey BriUiant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney BriUiant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killamey, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killamey Brilliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killamey as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery now Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE>A^ YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., ' «::?.-jlax Strong, heavy plants, roi-.^ iTiediate planting, 23'^-inch pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri Seedlings, ready for potting, 50c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. The New Pompon Chrysanthemum Golden Climax The best yellow variety for comrnercial cutting, $15.00 per 100. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Grafted Roses Let us know your wants and we will quote prices. A.N.?IEI\SON INC Crpmwell Conn aroand If yoa mention the Bx^aage vad this advt. in the Exchange Lily Bulbs Magnificum Giganteum Special quotations on thousand CALADIUM BULBS , S1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. 7-9 in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Matchless $12.00$100.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Goigeoub 12.00 100.00 Pink DeUght S6.00 $50.00 White Perleotlon 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON All above subject to 3 pfer cent, for cash with order. WM. F. KASTING CO., S&??A?r". y: Reciprocity — Saw It In t GERANIUMS ivc a large stock of the following varieties in a splendid condition for irai shipment. There is plenty of time to get two-inch Geraniums in good shape for Sprin ■ ' ' ^ L early demand. On orders of 1000 or over and not less than I quoted at $2.00 per 100, and S2.5.00 p 3-in. stock. Special price on large lots 1 3-in. pots for kind, we make the price SIX.SU per J I those quoted at S3.00 per 100 for ei SINGLE VARIETIES Alice of Vincennes . Doz. ICO 100 Baron Grubissich. Emmanuel J Gabriel Montoya Granville Konigen Olga Wurtem- ber8 Jules Vasseur La Favorite La Pilote LeCid Leon Baudrier M. A. Roseleur Marquise de Castella .40 2.00 3.C Mme. Canovi Rival... Rosalda 60 3. Tiffin 40 2. Victor Cresset 60 3, DOUBLE VARIETIES Abbie Schaeffer 60 3, Anais Segalis. .40 2.00 3.00 .60 3.00 4.00 .60 3.00 4.00 Mme. Recamier. Mrs. Lawrence. . . Ornella .00 4.00 3.00 40 2.00 3.00 40 2.00 3.00 Mrs. ! Poitevine. Berthe de Presilly Col. Thomas Edmond Blanc. . . Fleuve Blanc Jean Oberle OUR SPECIAL OFFER For $18.50 we will send 1000 Gerani to be our selection, making an assortment havelbeen doing " 40 2.00 3.00 40 2.00 3.00 40 2.00 3.00 40 2.00 3.00 .60 3.00 .60 3.00 .60 3.00 IVY-LEAVED Dina Scalarandls Mrs. Banlcs ...... Pierre Crozy I thelpast. We.send 6000.for $105.00; 10,000 f R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS C0.,""m!Syu1I£ ■•- SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 912— INDEX, PAGE 913 894 The Florists' Exchange *****•••*•*•**•*•******•*** • AwakeningoF Spring • "^ , Tr. Pkt. Oz. "^ ASTERS. Branching. $0. ALYSSUM, Little Gem CELOSIA. Pride of Gould 50 CENTAUREA Cyanus CARNATION. Mar- k guerlte, Dwarf 25 COSMOS Perfection. SCABIOSA ZINNIA Robusta... INSECTICIDES XL ALL. An English prepara- tion Gals., NICOTINE. Liquid.. Pints, NICOFUME. Paper. Can .^of 24 sheets TOBACCO STEMS. Black kind Per 100 lbs., TOBACCO DUST. Fumigating Per 100 lbs., FERTII-IZERS FINE GROUND BONE 200-Ib. bag, CLAY'S 56-Ib. bag, NITRATE OF SODA 50-lb. bag. $0.75 -^ * * * * * * • • * * 1.00 -^r 1.25 7 3.00 ^ $4.50 ^ 3.25 ^ 2.25 * $3.25 * Wm. Elliott aSons/^Ne^-Y^^rfj Write them you read this advt. Id the Excbapge GLADIOLUS NIAGARA Color Soft yellow, slightly tinged, rose pink in throat. Flowers 4J^-in. aerosB. Very strong grower, iyi to 5 feet high. First size, $100.00 per 1000, Second size, $75.00 per 1000, Third size, $60.00 per 1000, Bulblets, $10.00 per 1000. BIDWELL & FOBES, Pure Stock. KINSMAN, OHIO O R D E R S Booked now for VALLEY forcing pips. LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing or for cut, BULBS from Holland, France and Japan. All for Fall delivery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER. &. SONS siBarciaTst: orTro^einii; New York Reciprocity — Saw Gladiolus Augusta, Dela Mark and White and Light; best florists' mixture, 12- 10, $8.00 per 1000. 1^ up, first size; lJ^-1}^, second size; 1-1 M. third size. Mrs. Francis King, $16.00, $14.00, 112.00 per 1000. Groff's Hybrids, and a good cheap mixture, $8.00, $6.00, 14.00 per 1000. Sizes as above. Cash with order. Reweiil & Granz HICKSVILLE, L. !., N. Y. Cannas At half price, fresh . mostly started, true 'X. Louise, pink.. 2.00 MUe. Berat, pmk. AlpIi.Bou _ , Beaute Poitevine.. 2.00 Mad. Crozy Brandy wine 1.80 Mt. Blanc, whit. Buttercup, new... 2.00 Musafolia, new.. Burbanfc J.20 Mrs. K. Gray.... Black Prince 1.80 Premier, gold ed Black Beauty 2.25 Pres. Meyers. . . lellow... l.SO Queen Charlotte Rich. Wallace. . Coronet. Chas. Hender; David H Duke of Marliiri 2!oO Sec. Chabannt..'. 1.80 I Souv. d' A. Crozy 2.25 Begonia, Dahlia, Gladioli, Gloxinias, Tube- Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE. MP. Glye credit where credit la due— Mention Eichange Caladium bcuicntum s'n i^.- .- .- .- .- : I'liSg VUIUUIUIII jj ^ ^j up. .10.00 Tuberoses Double Pearl4» 6.. ""S o to o 15.00 Weeber & Don, ^'""£%'^"""' iW Chambers St., New York Gladiolus Bulb^ If you want a few bulbs, good quality, fair size, and something that you can mak some money on, send us your order for a few of the following: p^, jqq p^, jqo 20,000 GLADIOLUS AMERICA $1.00 $8.0 20,000 GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS 70 6.0 20,000 GLADIOLUS CHILDSII 50 4.5 10.000 GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANCIS KING 1.20 10.0 These prices are only good while the above stock remains unsold. ^ 30 and 32 Barclay St. New York GLADIOLI AMERICA 1000 $6.00 4.00 2.00 11^ and up $12.00 M-1 lM-134 10.00 M-% 1-iM 8.00 I Vs-y^ If ordered this month 5% 30 days. 10% for cash with order. List of 50 varieties. E. E. STEWART, Brooklyn, Mich. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS n SEEDLINGS jiQOOp^^lQOO The true kind, from seed saved vj/ I V. H^' I 1/ W from my own plants W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON MASS. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADEl Write for Prices , I this adyt. In the Bxcbapgc My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA Is being grown by over 3000 growers this Winter. If you have not seen them in flower, ask your nearest grower. Noth- ing willpay better for the next ten years than this popular flower. New seed will be ready in August. To plant one house, 20x100, wiU not cost you over $15.00. Wnte for information to the Originator, ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cal. 1 if you mention the Exchange and BlJLBd W.C.Beckert lOl.lOa Federal Stre»« PITTSEtBRGH, PA. (NDrU Sid^ will help all wound If 70a mention the ASPARAGUS SEED TruelPlumosus Nanus Fresh c iaiger lots. . H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEWYORK >Ite them yon read thla adyt. In the HxohanE^ BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted, single, $20.00 per 1000. Gladiolus America Mammoth. $15.00 per 1000. Prices on all Summer and Fall Bulbs i cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER PRINCE BAY, N. Y. Write them yon read this adyt In the Bichanj The Florists' Exchange 895 Mr. Boddington the New York seedsman, who, by the way, has sent us several good orders for plants of NELROSE, writes: ** We can find no detailed description of Nelrose in your advertising. Several customers have asked us for same. Let us know." Now we thought that we had covered this many times in booklet and trade paper advertising, but as there may be others with the same query as Mr. Bod- dington, we will try it again. Ndrosc is a pink variety, with large flowers of a silvery-rose shade, once said to be the favorite color of Miss Eleanor Wilson (but not the magenta shade introduced later under same name). This color can best be compared to that of Gloriosa Carnation, but is, we think, of a livelier tone than Gloriosa. It is a self color — no white throat. The stem is very stiff and needs no tying; makes no surplus brush and so requires no disbudding; all growths come from the ground; the most productive variety we have ever grown; strong grower and a continuous bloomer; flowers compactly arranged on a 36-inch stem. Have we covered the ground ? If not, write ua. See this space last week for prices. F. W. Fletcher & Co., Auburndale, Mass. ^ ^eeb ®rai»e l^eport ^ CHICAGO • EUROPE. ETC., ETC. PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Chas. C Massib, Minneapolij. Minn.: first , J.M.LupTON. Mattituck, N. Y.; second vice-president, W. F. Thehkildson. Philadelphia (re-dectsd), C E. Kendel,; assbtant secretary, S. F. Willahd, Jr., both of Qeveknd, O Next annual convention vrill be hdd at Washington, D. C, June 23 to 25, 1914. European Notes Things are going along swimmingly, and many of our growers liave literally to paddle their own canoe. Of course, we cannot at present say to what extent our plants are damaged by the persistent downpour, but if they are as sick as the growers, the outloolt is not cheerful. From all over Europe the same report reaches us, and it is only on lands that lie high and dry that any work can be done. The month just closing has easily beaten all (rain) records; later on it may prove a blessing in disguise. r BuBOPEAN Seeds. Bulb Notes from Guernsey We here have not as yet succeeded in obtaining as good a blue Gladiolus as we had anticipated. We have been hard at work hybridizing for years, and have raised many thousands of seedlings, but we will have to persevere, as we have not so far succeeded in obtaining a per- fect blue, but we will go on and in time hope to be rewarded. Speaking of Gladioli, how many of your readers know Madame Mounet Sully? This, in our opinion, is one of the iinest of Lemoine's creations. We have been growing it now for two years and hope to have sufficient stock to cata- log it in 1915. It is a really lovely thing, color creamy white, with large blotch of Indian red. Narcissus Golden Spur and Henry Irving are now quite over, the crop has been a remarkably good one, and consid- ering the quantity that has been sent on the market, prices have been fair, but nothing like as good as last year. The comparatively new section — N. poetaz — the varieties of which are from a cross between N. poeticus ornatus and the polyanthus Narcissus, is taking very well on the market, and promise to be most useful. They are comparatively hardy, and have not the objectionable smell of those of the polyanthus section. We have just sent our last N. King Alfred to the market. We commenced three weeks ago at 24c. per bunch, and have finished today at 16c. per bunch. This we consider is a very good price, and it ought to sell well, as in our opinion it has no equal ; it has a majestic flower stem 2ft. long and is beautifully balanced. N. Glory of Leiden, another good trumpet, and possibly the next best for market purposes, has only realized half the price of King Alfred. Our double Campernelle, of which we have a stock of over^ one hundred thousand bulbs, is also finishing ; it is holding its own, and is the finest double Jonquil ever offered to the public. We have been experiencing most dread- ful weather, and the storms of last week have destroyed many hundreds of thou- sands of blooms in the fields. We are busy on our White Swan Tu- lips from our traveling houses ; they are really grand. We consider this really the queen of white Tulips, but , unfor- tunately it will not stand hard forcing. Brought on in a traveling house, how- ever, it does wonderfully well. In an- other ten days or so Ranunculuses will be coming on in another traveling house and are promising to be a good crop. We have just picked our first .Toma- toefi, but the weather is not suiting these, as there has been a great absence of sun, and the growth generally is a bit soft, but given fine weather, several growers will be sending shortly. W. Mausee & Sons. . Rhlladelphia — McHutchison & Co., Eis plants; R. P. Lang-, 1 case plants; aley & Smyth, 29 boxes trees, 25 ipstead & So E. Murray . Moore, 6 c Hampton, Jr. & Co., 11 cases plants, etc.; MacNift Hort. Co., 31 cases plants, etc., 35 cases trees, etc.; C. A. Haynes & Co., 7 cases plants; A. Murphy & Co.. 13 cases plants; F, B. Vandegrift & Co., 33 cases plants, etc.; McHutchison & Co., 16 cases trees, 276 pkgs. F. R. Pierson Co., & Moore, 9 pkgs. shrubs, etc.; T. D. Downing & Cc 2 cases trees, etc.; Redden & Martin, 73 cases shrubs; Wadley & Smyth, 231 pkgs. trees, etc.; E. J. Krug, 6 cases bulbs; H. F. Darrow, 3 cases trees, etc.; A. Baldwin & Co., 1 case bulbs; H. Lan- geler, 4 cases bulbs; T. D. Downing & Co., i. cases roots; W. Elliott & Sons, 1 ease bulbs; Hensel, Bruckmann & Lor- bacher, 40 pkgs. live trees, etc.; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 186 pkgs. trees, etc.; C. B. Richard & Co., 156 pkgs. trees, etc.; Maltus & Ware, 399 pkgs. bulbs, etc. April 3 — S. S. St. Louis — McHutchison & Co., 18 cases plants. A Field of Horseshoe Brand Gigai BLINDNESS CHILD is born and a pecu- liarity of the eyes is noticed. The nurse drops a few drops of antiseptic in each eye and the child is cured — of total blindness for life. This blindness is incurable except during the first nine days. Now, likewise, a Lily is born — young and tender shoots come from the ground. If greenfly are allowed to have their way the first nine days, the same results will occur. So when you first see a greenfly is the time to clean them out. Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs, grown properly and kept free from greenfly, will produce most wonderful results when Easter comes. Absolutely the best to be had any- where. Get the Joy Book of Bulb- ology with prices. RALPH M. WARD & CO. THE LILY HOUSE ZrS 71 Murray Street NEW YORK Reciprocity— Saw it i 806 The Florists' Exchange TAKE NOTICE. GLADIOLUSi^"^ For Forcing and Field. 1 ^jj Per 1000 ^*^ Chicago White. Medium size $32.00 Hyde Park. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $45.00) 16.00 Mrs. Francis King Medium size (3000 for $30.00) 11.00 Thick, healthy bulbs grown by us. Augusta. . First size 18.00 Our own growing — sound and healthy. America. First size 17.00 Our own growing, Bound and well graded. Florists XXX, Mixed (Light - colors)....-... 16.00 Scarlet and Red Shades... 12.00 Pink Shades 17.00 5- 7 inch cir.. . 7- 9 inch cir. . . 9-11 inch cir... 12 inch and up ( American grown bulbs are sold by measure BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED Single Separate Col- loo looo ors $2.50 $22.00 Single Mixed Colors. 2.25 20.00 Double Separate Colors 4.00 35.00 Double Mixed Colors 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIAS CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA— Spotted and Tigered. o^^ iqq loOO Separate Colors. 60c. $3.50 $32.00 Choice Mixture..50c. 3.25 30.00 LILY BULBS 100 1000 $1.75 $15.00 3.50 30.00 6.00 55.00 14.00 135.00 Striped Shades 22.00 YeUow Shades 30.00 Cold Storage Lilies Gigar Giganteum. Tuberose Bulbs Cured, graded and packed under our own super- vision. 100 1000 Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf. (4-6in).$1.00 $8.50 Excelsior Pearl. Medium bulbs .50 3.00 OF NEW CROP. Album. 8-9 in. . Album. 9-11 in. Rubrum. 8-9 in Rubrum. 9-11 ii Auratum. 9-11 i in Case 1000 . 170 $85.00 .100 125.00 New Storage Valley Packed in cases containing 500 pips 500 to case ..$10.00 Get Our "Bo for Florists' VAUGHAN'S CHICAGO SEED STORE NEW YORK L the Exeha-nge A J C^ J Our own careful selection Aster Seed "•M'Sg*' For years we have made a specialty of Asters for cutting and Quality is our first consideration. If you want Better Asters, buy our carefully se- lected seed, grown in Oregon, their natural home. Vsoz. Vioz. Vacz. loz. Improved Giant Cvcgo, White $0.60 $1.10 $2.00 $4.00 Smith's Peerless (Late Branching). White and sheU pink GO 1.10 2.00 4.00 Improved "Rochester." Pink 45 .80 1.50 3.00 Daybreak. Delicate pink 30 .55 1.00 2.00 Superb liate Branching. White, shell pink, pur- ple and lavender • 20 .30 .50 1.00 pieaac f seeds, bulbs, roots, dormant Eose bushes, Bliododendrons and conifers in the seed stores and auction rooms of this city show a steady increase, but owing to the fact that the surface of the ground is frozen nearly every night, the climax of the seed sale season has by no means been reached'. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers st., this week are making a feature of hybrid perpetual and rambler Roses, which they are offering in large variety. The win- dow display leature is Burnett's grass seeds, shown in bulk, hags, and growing in flats, special mixtures for such pVir- Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers st., re- port a veiT active counter and mail trade. They are featuring in their show windows Gladioli, Begonias, spotted Cal- las, and several kinds of Tine roots, also a full line of Sweet Peas and vegetable Stumpp & Walter iCo., 30-32 Barclay St., is making a special feature of a ^'er.v full line of Summer flowering bulbs and roots, also dormant Roses, Rhodo- dendrons and other small nursery stock. Another feature is the special display of grass seeds. At J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s, 53 Barclay St., Peony roots in large variety, and as full a line of other roots and bulbs as are offered anywhere in this country, are a feature this week of both the window and store display. At this store vege- table, flower, and grass seeds are all moving well, despite the cool weather. By far the largest and most compre- hensive and well arranged window dis- plays of flowering plants and dormant Rhododendrons and Lilacs- seen at any seed store in this city are noted this week at Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Bar- clay st. Besides these blooming and dor- mant plants, there is shown a full line of insecticides, bulbs and seeds. Potatoes are now being shipped out.' Gladioli are moving rapidly and the giant in fact the whole line of Summer ing bulbs are moving freely. On Friday of last week there was a successful sale of Easter plants, dormant Roses and Rhododendrons at Wm. Elliott &. Sons, 42 Vesey St., followed by a still larger sale on Tuesday and Friday of this week. Extensive main floor im- provements made since the recent base- ment fire add greatly to the appearance and convenience of this store. Dalilia Blooms in April Just a single bloom this week seems to be attracting more attention at the store windows of Peter Hender- son & Co., 37 Cortlandt st., than all the other items displayed in the windows. This bloom was a Souvenir de Gnstav Douzon Dahlia ; this Dahlia was brought into bloom in the greenhouses of J. Heinrich at Baldwins, L. I. Mr. Hein- rich, who is one of the most familiar i figures in the Henderson store, describes, for the benefit of any other Dahlia forcer, his method as follows : The dried tuber of this Dahlia was placed in a lOin. bulb pot, which was filled mostly with leaf mould and wood soil ; five weeks after it was potted, it came into bloom . in a temperature of 50 deg. to 60 deg. at night and 75 deg. to SO deg. in the day time ; the bloom was a well formed per- fect one, fully 6in. in diameter. Mr. Hein- I rich's theory is that the Dahlia makes , more bloom when potted in leaf mould, but more foliage when manure is used in the compost. Another interesting item at the Henderson store this week was a large jardiniere filled with water in which was growing, and in bloom, the Nymphsea Daubenyana. This Lily is produced from young plants which grow on the mid rib of the mature leaves. These young plants may be taken off and are very fine for use in aquariums. Tlie store force of A. T. Boddlngton's, 342 W. 14th St., is busy filling Kose bush orders, also dipping out the seed Pota- toes, which arrived in excellent condi- tion this season. Sweet Pea seeds are moving well, and sales of Canna roots have been heavy. Plant sales from the greenhouse of Knight & Struck 'Co., Flushing, L. I., the well known specialists in Acacia and Ericas, have already amounted to almost a complete clean out of everything which is available for Easter. One of the nov- elties which this firm has been offering this season is Cypripedium acaule, about 500 pips of which were gently forced in 6in. pots. This firm is already at work on its Autumn bulb catalog. Sales of conifers, dormant Roses and | Rhododendrons on Tuesday, April 7, and sales of Easter plants during the closing days of the week at the MacNiff Horti- cultural Co., 56 Vesey St., were more i active than on any other previous days j this season. The stock of flowering | plants for Easter, which was offered, was ; in great variety and of excellent quality. Mr. Deamud, of J. B. Deamud & Co., Chicago, 111., and W. 'F. Therkildson, of I W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia, i Pa., are in town this week. Philadelphia Seed Trade This week finds all the stores very busy, especially so in the retail depart- ments. Early vegetable plants are also a feature of the week. Cabbages and Let- tuces now being offered by several of the How to Get Seeds Sold B. A. Pettit, advertising manager , of the Henry P. Michell Co., has started a novel advertising. He has interested a . number of school boys in all the smaller towns and cities in the Eastern States in a seed selling contest. The first boy to sell $100 worth will receive a handsome repeating rifle ; other prizes are also of- fered. Mr. Pettit has named this new salesforce the Michell's Red Pepper Squad. What they have accomplished is j surprising ; a weekly bulletin keeps the contestants posted as to their position i in the race, which adds zest to the keen rivalry shown. The Johnson Seed Co. reports a splen- did run of mail order business. Mr, Smith of the salesforce is confined to his home with pleurisy. Mr. Johnson has also been absent from the store for some time, due to illness. April 19U. The Florists' Exchange 897 J. Otto Thilovv, of the Henry H. Dreer, Inc., delivered on April 1 a talk on "Spring Plants" before "The Weeders" — a garden club composed o£ the fairest of the fair of Overbrools. He is also scheduled for the 28th of this month for a talk on "Flowers from Snow to Snow," before the Main Line Flower Show Association at Haverford. Mar Fierstein, of the Moore Seed Co., reports excellent mail order and retail store trade, also a good demand for Canna and Dahlia roots and Summer bulbs. The birthday of W. Atlee Burpee and his son David comes on tlie same day, April 5, David Burpee attaining his majority this week. The office in North 5th St. was decorated with flowers in honor of the double event, a present from the suffragettes and "antis" employed in the warehouse. David received the re- ward of $1000 promised him while still a boy if. when he came of age, he tell his father that he had nor drank intoxicants. smoked, piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin i MiCHELL's Strong, Husky [ I Perennial Plants i aa Grown in our|own nurseries at Andalusia, Pa. In most instances shipments will be for- ^ =; warded in paper pots. Prompt deliveries. Stock in grades you have been looking for. ^ = iVlAIL YOUR ORDER TODAY ^ Chicago Seed Trade The members of the seed trade of this city report a satisfactory business for JUarch, an increase of fully 20 per cent, the business of one year ago. A greater increase could have been re- corded, but the weather for March has been against the counter trade; This opened slowly, and as yet has not reached the proportion usually 'attained lis time. The weather for th-e past weeks has been cold and cloudy, and the ground still remains too wet for working. Until these conditions change, the height of the seed and plant buying trade over the counter will not be reached. The mail order business is re- ported to be highly satisfactory and all other conditions indicate that an excel- lent season of plant and seed buying is at hand. Vaughan's Seed Store appears to be about the' busiest spot in the city : it takes a large force of salespeople to wait on the trade. In a general way all stock is selling well ; tliere is hardly an item in plants, seeds, bulbs, tools or fertilizers, that is not in daily demand. Easter blooming plants are also selling well, of which a supply of sample plants are al- ways carried at the store. The new French Hydrangeas are attracting much attention and selling freely. The ram- bler Roses are grown extensively for their Easter trade, and are on display in many forms and sizes, as well as in all the most popular varieties. Mr. Cropp states that all hands at the greenhouses are praying for sunshine to give color to some of the Roses. The Lady Gay and Dorothy Perkins are coming white, instead of pink, for the want of sun- shine to bring out their true coloring. ■ The Leonard Seed Co. report that its season so far has been an exceptionally good one. The market, gardeners' trade is now brisk, and fill-in orders from the dealers continue to come. - This, for the present, forms the principal feature of its trade, as the heavy business has all been taken care of some time ago. The Onion set situation is unusual ; stock is all scarce and selling at $3 per bushel for any colors obtainable. By the time the planting season opens in this section and further north, it is considered that all the sets will be disposed of. S. F. Leonard and wife returned last week from a two weeks' vacation in Florida. Chas. Hollenbach states that the Onion set trade is firm, and that the stocks held by all the dealers now is quite low. Trade in all other lines of seed is reported good ; the market gar- deners' trade is now requiring a good, deal of attention and the sale of flower seed packages has started well. Tlie season's trade, so far, has been highly satisfactory. Henry W. Bruns has had a good busi- ness up to the first of April, when his heavy trade generally comes to a close. The market gardeners' trade could be better but for the backward Spring, the ground being too wet and cold in this section. With warmer weather that will dry the ground out so that the truckers can go to work, a good trade is looked for before the the close of the present month. The firm of A. Henderson & Co. con- fines itself strictly to a wholesale busi- ness, and the Spring gardening fever, with its incidental call for plants and Doz. 100 ACHILLEA, Cerise Queen $1.00 $7.00 Ptarmica fl. pi. (Pearl) 90 6.50 BouledeNeige 1.00 7.00 AMPELOPSIS, Veitchu. 4-in. pots 2.00 15.00 ANEMONE, Japonica, alba 1.10 7.50 Alice 1.50 10.00 Kriemhilde L50 10.00 Prince Henry 1.10 7.50 rubra 1.10 7.50 Whirl-wind 1.10 7.50 ARTEMISIA lactiflora 1.50 10.00 ASTERS, Hardy: Amethystinus 1-50 10.00 Beaute Parfait 150 10.00 Novae-Angliae rubra 1.10 7.50 Amellus (Perry's Pink) 1.50 10.00 Ptarmacoides major 110 7.50 Robert Parker 110 7.50 St. Egwin 1.50 10.00 White Queen - 1.10 7.50 William Marshall 110 7.50 Subcoeruleus 110 7.50 Fairaeld 110 7.50 Beatrice 1.10 7.50 Thompson! Nana 1 50 10.00 CAMPANULA, Moerheimi 1.50 12.00 " Persicifolia grand, coer 1.35 8.50 alba.... 1.35 8.50 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Hardy. Named va- rieties, leading sorts 65 4.50 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Hardy. Early- fiowering EngUsh, named varieties, leading sorts 1-25 8.00 CLEMATIS, Paniculata 1.10 7.00 COREOPSIS, Lanceolata Grandiflora 90 6.50 DELPHINIUM, Belladonna 1.50 12.00 semi-plena. . . 2.50 17.50 " Chinensis azureum 90 6.50 album 90 6.50 " Formosum 90 6.50 " " coelestinum.... .90 6.50 Kelway's Hybrids 1.25 8.00 DIANTHUS, latifolius atro. fl. pi 90 6.50 EUPATORIUM, Ageratoides 90 6.50 FUNKIA, Undulata media picta 1.35 8.50 GAILLARDIA, Grandiflora 90 6.50 GRASSES, Pennisetum japonicum 1.25 8.00 " Erianthus Ravennae 1.00 8.00 " Eulalia gracilis univitatum 1.00 8.00 " " japonica variegata 1.00 8.00 zebrina 1.00 8.00 " Gynerium Argenteum 2.00 15.00 " Phalaris Arund. variegata 85 6.00 GYPSOPHILA, Paniculata fl. pi 2,00 15.00 HELENIUM, Autumnale superbum 1.10 7.50 " Grandicephalum striatum. . 1.10 7.50 " Riverton Beauty 1.60 11.00 " Pumilum magnificum 1.10 7.50 HELIANTHUS, rigidus 90 6.50 " Wooly Dod ; 90 6.50 " Orgyalis 90 6.50 HELIOPSIS, Pitcheriana 90 6.50 HEUCHERA, Sangulnea 1.10 7.50 HOLLYHOCKS, Double, separate colors. . . . 1.50 10.00 mixed colors 1.25 8.00 Single, mixed colors 1.25 8.00 " Alleghany, mixed colors. . . 1.25 8.00 Doz. 100 = IRIS, German, named sorts $0.90 " " Pallida Dalmatica... " " mixed colors " Japanese, named sorts " " mixed colors IVY, English. 4-in. pots LATHYRUS, Latifolius (White Pearl) . (Pink Beauty) 1.15 8.00 = LYCHNIS, Chalcedonica 90 6.50 ^ 100 $6.; 10.00 3.50 8.50 5.00 15.00 17.50 J bra. PENTSTEMON, Barbatus, Torreyi 1.10 Digitalis 1.10 PINKS, Hardy, Carmen 1.10 " " Her Majesty 1.10 " " Lord Lyon 1.10 " " White Reserve 1.10 PHLOX, Hardy: Elizabeth Campbell 1.35 Miss Lingard 1.10 Mrs. Jenkins 85 Rheinstrom 135 Europa 1-50 Fiancee 90 Richard WaUace 90 Jeanne d'Arc .85 Von Lassburg R. P. Struthers LeMahdi 85 Montagnard 85 Mme. P. Langier 85 Von Hochberg 1.00 Africa 125 Wm. Robinson 85 Baron von Dedem 85 Embrazement 85 Fernand Cortez 85 General von Heutsz 85 Goliath General Chanczy POPPY, Orientale, Scarlet " " Mrs. Perry ■' " Parkmani 1.10 Goliath 1.50 PYRETHRUM, Hybridum 1.10 " Uliginosum 90 Ne Plus Ultra 2.50 " Roi des Rouges 2.50 " Princess Metternich 2.50 RUDBECKIA, Golden Glow 90 " • Newmanni 1.10 " Purpurea 1.10 SEDUM, Acre 85 Album 85 Sieboldii 1.00 Spectabilis 1.00 STOKESIA, Cyanea alba 90 blue 90 TRITOMA Pfitzeri 1.25 VERONICA, Amethystina 1.10 " Spicata 1.10 VINCA, Minor 90 VIOLA Cornuta, blue and purple 70 " " white and yellow 70 G. Wermig 1.35 5.50 5.50 5.50 7.50 8.00 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 8.50 10.00 18.00 18.00 6.50 Send for MichelVs 1914 Wholesale Catalog 7.50 = 7.50 = 7.50 = 35 9.00 S 10 7.50 = 85 5.50 = 35 9.00 = 50 10.00 = 90 6.50 = 90 6.50 ^ 85 5.50 ^1 85 5.50 =! 85 5.50 =• ,85 5.50 =. Headquarters for = Hardy Perennial = Plants m I MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 1 Dept. S, 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. l SS Give credit where credit l3 due— Mention Exchange S^ lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllililllllllllilllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllillllllilllllllllllllilllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllliillilililllllllililili 898 The Florists' Exchange Records That Count of letters received in one week. They are Great Neck, N. Y., March 30. 1 Mr. G. S. Ramsburg. Dear Sir: Your Silver Pink Seedling Snapdragon is doing grand with me, and it is bringing a good price in New York market. Much better than the darker pinks. WM. W. MATHEWS. Grimsby, Ontario, March 27, 1914. Dear Sir: Please send me 200 of your SeedUng Silver Pink Snaps, also one packet of seed. Check enclosed. The seed I had from you last year produced a fine lot ol plants which have been greatly admired. Yours truly, R. MORRIS WOLFENDEN. Mr. Ramsburg; Send me two pkts. seed of youi . , of same. Also grow for me one flat of seedlings same as last year. Your Silver Pink is a great one to branch and the best seller T flowered outside. Others reach us daily. One grower has asked for price on stock for an acre, which means 15,000 plants. And so the business comes. Get in line and pick up some of the easy money coming to growers of SEEDLING Silver Fink, both indoors and out. We still offer first-class plants at the reduced price of: $20.00 per 1000, $3.00 per 100, 200 for $5.00 G. S. RAMSBURG SOMERSWORTH. N. H. ONION SETS Choice Yellow $3.00 bush, (32 lbs.) Selected Yellow 3.50 " Choice White 3.25 *' Selected White 3.50 " All sound, unsprouted. No charge for bags Prompt shipment OTHER SPECIALTIES ARE: Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Onion, Sweet Corn, Egg Plant, Pepper and Celery Seed Write for Catalogue and Trade List J. AUG. drake:. Seedsman, Chester. N. J. Give credit vrjiere t -Mention Exchange tr'or'""" CANN AS (CONTINUED) Yes, we are still slaughtering the prices Did you read our ads in the last two issues of The Exchange? IP NOT, LOOK THEM LP NOW We want to call your attention to the best two-color varieties ever introduced. We are no hogs and don't want a dollar or more apiece for them. $2.50 per 100 takes them if you are quick with your order. MARUFI 4 to 6 feet. Everybody who sees this gets enthusiastic over the niHIllLL, beautiful blending of red and yellow; the back of each petal is a rich golden yellow that seems to shine through the scarlet face of the flower, giv- ing the appearance of being illuminated from underneath. One large dealer in Ohio heads his list with this, showing how well he appreciates its rare beauty. We will have our popular, field-grown, started plants from our specially pre- pared beds, ready in 2 to 3 weeks, and over 100 varieties at prices lower than any- one else can sell you these plants, and guaranteed better than potted plants or your money back. Can you beat that? MEANWHILE, DON'T FORGET THAT WE STUiL HAVE SOME 40,000 DORMANT ROOTS at lo. to 2c, each.; fresh dug for your orders. 50 leading kinds to close out at greatly reduced prices with express paid on cash orders. Wire us for list; we can furnish if in a hurry, or send on your order and we will fill it to your satisfaction, i If out of any kind you want, we will give you a better one. (To be continued,) L. H. READ ^ CO.. Deer Park, Ala. OlTe credit Wb^t credit la dae — SfentloD Bxchmnce Thomas J. Grey Co. F. Braney J. P. A. Guerlneau Peter M. Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 souih Marhel St.. Boston, Mass. In the Ezchani seed in a retail way, does not occasion any extra work. A. Miller has been in Minneapolis during the past week look- ing after the interests of his house in this city. A. Winterson's Seed Store, the counter trade is increasing daily. Lawn grass seed and perennials have been having a run during the past ten days. Boxwoods of various sizes, and all dormant stock in Roses and shrubbery, is now in active demand. Preparations are being made this week to put in an Easter display of Lilies and other flowering plants. The W. W. Barnard Co. reports a good season's trade — both wholesale and mail. The response from catalogs mailed this season is very satisfactory and ap- pears now to be at its best. The retail counter trade has been active for the past couple of weeks and promises to be still more so for some w«eks to come. Jas. Spence, well known to the local seed trade, is now helping out in the retail department. A. Ringler, at Randolph and Market sts., is now handling a full line of seeds and bulbs. His specialty is the sale of bench grown Roses; he handles the bulk JOHN WILK 155 West 33rd Street LCross from the Penn. and L. I. Station NEW YORK CITY ■ fresh flower and vege- -Meotlon Excbang*. of all of this stock from the greenhouses of all the large growers around Chicago. It is estimated that he handles a million of these plants in a season. These he wraps and balls with sphagnum and oil paper, and puts in convenient packages for department store trade. Nearly all the large department stores in every sec- tion of the country are his patrons for this class of stock. Congressional Seeds for Bean Soup There has been so much said on the subject of Congressional free seeds that it is a surprise to find that someone has really found a benefit to be derived therefrom by the recipient. Prof. W. B. Nissley of the Department of Horticul- ture at Pennsylvania State College, is reported by the Pittsburgh Dispatch to have said before an audience on March 31 that "if they wanted to grow any- thing that could be eaten or turned into commercial use they had better steer clear of the packet of seeds that Con- gressmen sent out." Here is the new use for these seeds : "I know of a case where a Congressman from a rural constituency had a run on seeds, and he thought to borrow from a member of the House from New Tork City. To his surprise the city Congress- man said that he was looking for an extra quota of seeds himself and ex- plained that his constituents found that Pea and Bean seed made good soup with- out planting them." Catalogs Received Consolidated Qas Sc OasoUne Enirliis Co., 202 Fulton St.. New Tork City.— Excelsior Gas and Gasoline Engines, Country Engineering Co., 39 Cortlandt St., N. Y. City. — Lauson Gasoline En- gines, Catalog 15. Blchard A. Qloede, Evansvllle, III.— ii "Researches in Horticulture," being a catalog of seeds, hardy plants, trees and shrubs, together with some introductory notes by R. A. Gloede. who tells of his Helms Seed Store, 129 S. Main St., Janesville, Wis. — Seeds and Garden Guide. Peter Eenderson & Co., 35 and 37 " Tork "Everything Cortlandt for the L ful catal iwn and Golf Cour, FT of lawn seeds and lawn mowers with instructions on how to make and maintain a lawn. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, Iowa.— Annual catalog, 1914. Prederlo J. Eea, Pleasant St., Nor- wood, Mass. — Phloxes, Pteonies, Irises, Roses, Shrubs. "Wagner Farlc Nursery Co., Sidney, O. — Flower bargains in shrubs and plants. o Gasoline Engi i. — Gasoline Engli W. B. Wlilttler & Co., The Fram- ingham Nurseries, Mass. — Deciduous and Evergreen Trees, Shrubs. Roses and hardy plants. — A well arranged catalog, well printed and illustrated with excel- lent photographic reproductions. Such a catalog deserves to be kept on one's desk for reference, for it is replete and well done. Sixty fine pages Including London, Eng.- scriptive list, 38 pp., llin.xsiu. James Veltoh Ss Sons, ita.. Royal Ex- otic Nursery, Chelsea, London, Eng. — 1, New Hardy Plants from Western China; 2, Hardy Herbaceous Perennials, Alpine and Rock Plants, Hardy Florists' Flow- ers, Bo - — — - - "King of Them AH" I had intended sending my subscription before now, but have been quite busy. Tour paper is king of them all. — Law- rence F. Graham, Poughkcepsie, N. T. The Florists' Exchange 899 MnMnMnMnMnanMnMnMnMnMnnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn Southern States Texas Florists' State Meeting The Chamber of Commerce of Waco is lending a useful hand in promoting this meeting by mailing letters of invi- tation asking the trade to visit Waco. •Quite probably, too, the same body will figure in the entertainment of the guests. Houston, Tex. Even now, before Easter, arrangements axe being made for several prominent weddings to take place immediately after Lent, and if the plans materialise, sev- eral church weddings of unusual preten- sions will call for more flowers than at any time since last Christmas. Another event in which most of the florists were represented with good busi- ness was the opening of the Kress Ten Cent Store, a new building ten stories high, and most elaborate in detail of goods on the usual ten cent plan. The decorations throughout were most beau- tiful, and was another instance in which the desire for beautiful decorations in business houses is making a brisk trade for the craft. While George Cosh and Robert Kerr have been absent from the city this week attending to the organization of State clubs, forming a practical chain of live florists, with a pull that will mean much in future, their respective local busi- nesses have been well attended to by representatives in charge. Mr. Cosh was called back to Houston suddenly because -of the death of Mrs. Kathrine Finnegan, of the Finnegan Estate, owner of green- houses of which he is manager. The de- tails of the funeral will require a great deal of work on short notice, and the floral pieces from all sources will un- doubtedly be numerous and magnificent. H. Palmer, one of the Washington st. florists, contemplates starting for his old home in England during the last of May. He says he will close his business here either by a general closeout sale to the public, or will sell the entire business to anyone wishing his stand and goodwill. Mr. Palmer is one of the successful flo- rists here who has followed close in the tide of advancement and prosperity, so that he feels he may retire for the pur- pose of visiting at the old home in Eng- land, if not to make it his home alto- gether in future. The past week of warm weather, with the temperature around 80 deg., has brought outdoor Roses into bloom in great profusion, and true Spring weather has apparently come in without fear of further setbacks. Reuchardt and Schulte, the Texas seedsmen, report an excellent business in seed, even though the late continued cold has held back much of the trade up to this time. Now all is again in a rush, with the usual night work at such season of the year. The State Organization On returning to Houston after their tour of a week in organization work, both Messrs. Kerr and Cosh spoke most glowingly of prospects, and the unanimous success in organization with a full attendance at every city. Their welcome was most cordial, and they were entertained all the way through. "An- other feature" said Mr. Kerr, "is that in our work locally we have at the same time practically made the State organi- zation also, for the attendance there will be even larger than we had anticipated, and the members will come there, having had explained to them what the commit- tee proposes to work for as a State body, which makes the missionary part of the work as an educational feature already concluded in advance. I fully believe, as we will make the qualifications for State membership unusually broad, that we will have not less than 150 present at Waco." S. J. M. San Antonio, Texas Practically all of the florists of San Antonio met on Monday night, March 30, at Turner Hall, tor the purpose of organizing a local florists' club. Accord- ing to a pre-arranged plan, Robert C. Kerr of Houston, chairman of the State committee on organization, met with and A Kut in Kannas $10.22 per 1000 $1.25 per 230 at 1000 rate, upon the following varieties, with the exception of KING HUMBERT— $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 when other varieties are ordered in fair proportion BODDINGTON'S QUALITY CANNAS F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO These are Special Prices to Florists and the Trade only Red-flowering, Green Foliage LOUISIANA. 30 cts. per doz., 81.85 per 1 BLACKIPRINCE. 3 to 4 feet. S2.25 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. CHARLES' HENDERSON. 4 f doz., S1.S5 per 100, S16.0D per J. D. EISELE. 5 feet. 40 cts. p PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. doz., S2.00 per 100, S17.50 PRES. MEYER. 4 feet. 3J per 100, $20.00 per 1000. per doz., S1.75 per doz.. $2.25 Orchid-flowering Cannas AUSTRIA. 5 feet. .'iO cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. INDIANA. 6 feet. 35 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000. ITALIA. 4,14 feet. 30 cts. per doz., $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Pink-flowering ,. PATRY. 4H feet. 30 ( per 100, 316.00 per 1000. JEAN TISSOT. per 100, $17.50 per 1000. MAD. CROZY. 5H feet. 35 cts. $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 3H feet. 4 doz., $2.76 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PREMIER. 2H feet. 35 cts. per c per 100, $20.00 per 1000. per luu, s^o.uu per luuu. LEONARD VAUGHAN. 4 100, $35.00 per 1000. MUSAEFOLIA. 6 feet. 35 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. ROBUSTA. 6 to 8 feet. 3, per 100, $20.00 per 1000. SHENANDOAH. 6 feet. 3 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. eet. 83.75 per per doz., $2.25 $2.25 per 100. 820.00 per 1000. GRAND CHANCELLOR BULOW. cts. per doz., 82.25 per 100, $20.0( GENERAL MERKEL. 4 feet. 35 $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Orange Shades WYOMING. 7 feet. 35 cts. per doz.. $: 100, $18.00 per 1000. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet. 30 cts. pe $1.85 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION SEE OUR CATALOGUE— MAILED FREE We are the largest handlers of Cannas in the world. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with any house in the Cam Our Cannas are true to name — two and three and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 250 in a box. and shipped as one. One box of 250 sold at thousand rate; it is cheaper for you to buy a box of 250 than 200 a If any Cannas are not found here. It may be understood that they are superseded by the foregoing. tute or send only the beat for all purposes. Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY— WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, SeedsM 342 West 14th Street, New York City Two can be "cleated" togetbei left to us we ^ PRIMROSE XX SEED XX Improved Chinese Fringed. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. 600 seeds, $1.00, haSf pkt. 50e.; per 1000 $1.50; colors separate also. PRIMULA Obconica. New Giants. Pkt. 50c. PRIMULA Kewensls. Sweet Yellow. 25o. PRIMULA Malacoldes. Giant Baby. 25c. ALYSSUM SnowbaU. The only true dwarf; very compact, almost solid bail. Pkt. 20c. ASTERS. Finest Giants grown; pink and lavender; separate GIANT PANSY. The best Ii critically pS!Tfe flowering 600O seeds. «l.OO; H pkt. 50c. XXX STOCK Ready for 3-inch pots, $2.00 per 100 AGERATUM. Blue Star. Very finest dwarf. JERUSALEM CHERRY. New conical. LOBELIA. Blue Ball. Finest dwf. and compact PETUNIA. California Single Giants. PETUNIA. Finest marked st Cash. Extras added. lOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. PANSIES HIE Mines SIRMN l;,S'"Si'^,"ffi Small Plants, $3.50 per 1000. By mail 60o. per 100. Seed, $1.00 pkg. of 5000. Cash with order ED IFUIIIMrC Grower of the finest PAIiSISS . D. Jinninu}, mck boi ai. soniEPORi, coe Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange THE EXCmNfiE-"tr''^«P<» UHo-Date SEEPS for the FLORIST ASTERS THE MARKET The best extra early variety, large, double flowets, on long ttems,^ in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20c., Oz. 75o. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. ™g seed store Faneuil HaU Square, BOSTON Write them yon read t 1 tbe Eschange ASTERS— DAHLIAS- GLADIOLUS ASTERS. Seed or Planta. Any variety. Any quantity. DAHLIAS. AH best fine, plun xxk, planti roota; large supply. GLADIOLUS. Get . round faulblet grow) stock and bulblets. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Give credit where credit ifidue — MentlonEicbanffe ASPARAGUS 4©^#© Wf4> mm 900 The Florists' Exchange "Superb Quality" Flower Seeds For Florists (years of satisfactory s s and as a mark of t SUPERB QUALITY" .30c.. .M< ALYSSUM— Little Gem, dwarf \ Sweet, white, oz. 15c ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon), G Pink, Scarlet, each White, Yellow, each Mixed, oz. 40c ASPARAGUS Sprengeri— 100 seeds for 20c.; 1000 for 90c. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus (Greenhouse lOo'srcds for 40c.; 1000 for S3.00. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock of the various Asters. See Catalogue No. 2 for description of novelties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt. A splendid new variety. verything for the Florist. 50.15 1 CELOSIA— .10 Empress, Semi-dwarf Ostrich Feather, Mixed, Tall. . . . .20 Ostrich Feather, Mixed, Dwarf... .40 I CENTAUREA— Gymnocarpa Imperialis Mixed, fine for cutting. jrego Asters. Magnificent late cutting Astei Rose, Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 30. Rose King. Enormous quilled Sowers, fine f Violet King. Identical with the above, except color, which is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25( Vick's Mikado. A large, graceful flower for cu Gem. A splendid early pure I no vellow centers, very popular with Trade pkt. 36c., H oz. 60c. Snowdritt. A fine, early. long-stemmt white. Trade pkt. 36c., K oz. 50c. Giant Comet. Mixed, ii oz. 35c., 1 o Daybreak. A fine pink flower for cutt oz. 30c. Purity. White flowers similar to above. 30c. Branching, La . - -„--J; rgaret, White, fine for cutting.. .M ( CINERARIA Maritima Tr. pkt. lOc.;. t COLEUS, Finest Hybrids- Mixed, trade pkt DRACAENA Indivisa. Trade pkt. 10c.,( IPOMOEA Grandiflora (Moonflower).. .( Heavenly Blue < LOBELIA— Erinus Speciosa, Deep Blue, trailing \ Crystal Palace Compacta, best i bedding J^, MIGNONETTE (Extra Select)— Machet (True) ( Grandiflora, large fiowering, oz. lOc, TUBERG^SE^ Begonia Bulbs Single, separate Doz. 100 1000 colors $0.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single, mixed col- ors 30 2.25 20.00 Double, separate colors 60 4.50 40.00 Double, mixed col- ors 50 4.00 35.00 Lilium Speciosum RoseumorRubrum Each Doz. 100 8 to 9 inches $0.15 $1.00 $6.50 9 to 11 inches 20 1.25 9.50 Gloxinia Bulbs Mixed Colors. Doz. 60c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00. Liiium Speciosum Album Caladium Bulbs Mammoth, Doz. 100 1000 11 to 12-inch.. $1.35 $10.00 $92.00 First Size, 9 to 11-inch... .85 6.00 52.00 Second Size, 7 to 9-inch 50 3.50 30.00 Third Size, 5 to 7-inch 35 2.50 16.00 Lilium Auratum Each Doz. 100 S to 9 inches $0.12 $0.80 $5.50 9 to 11 inches 20 1.25 9.00 Gladiolus Each Doz. . 9 inches $0.20 $1.50 $10.00 11 inches 2.T 2.25 16.00 1000 America. Beautiful pink $1.75 $16.00 Prize W^inner Mix- ture 1.50 12.00 ■ Wholesale List for Flori JOHNSON SEED CO. 217 Market Street - PHILADELPHIA, PA. Rosy Morn, rosy pink. —Flower.-; large, double, cellent for cutting. Single Striped and Blotched Mo: Single Mixed Mo; Howard's Star M o: SAI.VIA— Splendcns. Trade pkt. 25c o: Clara Bedman , . Trade pkt. 35c., H o: Zuricli Trade pkt. 50c., M o: SMILAX oz.30c.,-Mlf STOCKS— Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks, Mixed H o: Pin , Purple, , 15c., H < , 15c., M < S0.40 Dark Red. Mixed BALSAM— Camellia flowered, d BEGONIA SEED (All - Gracilis, Luminosa, Ruby, Prima Donna, Triu -—■■--■■" - The above is only Giant Perfection Ten Weelts, Mixed Princess Alice, white }4 o: r forcing . Ten Weeks (separate colors) He THUNBERGIA < TORENIA Fournieri Trade pkt. 15c., H c Bailloni Trade pkt. 25c., M c VERBENA (Mammoth Flowered)- urple Shade: Whit< The Storrs 6; Harrison Cc/^^H^a "' Write tbeni you read this advt. in the EscLange The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S "P BRAND romostuM-GIGANTEUMS CORP.OFCHAS.F. COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY IN CASES OF 1000, 500 AND 250 PIPS, MEYER, AT $16.00 PER 1000 99 WARREN STREET, NEW YORK Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE PLANTS, BULBS and SEEDS S. S. SKIDELSKYSCO. 1213 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Catalogue for the asking. Reciprocity— Saw It tu the Exchange Childs' Gladioli SEND FOR LIST JOHN LEWIS CHILDS 10,000 GLADIOLUS 3^ to l}i-mch All blooming bulbs. Fine, mixed colors. $4.00 per 1000. I. & J. L. LEONARD, lona, N. J. Reciproeity— Saw It In the Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued addressed the florists, explaining the ob- jects of such an organization, which, he said, were not for the purpose of raising prices, but for the general improvement of trade conditions, and the exchange of experiences toward a higher grade of production and civic beautification. He took occasion to read letters writ- ten to liim from florists all over tlie State, from which it is evident that there was much interest felt in the proposed organizations. At the conclusion of Mr. Kerr's remarks, which were received with a great deal of enthusiasm, Chris Hausei was then selected as temporary chairman and Frank Hauser, temporary secretary, for the purpose of arranging the organi- zation, to be known as San Antonio Flo- rists' iClub. It was decided to meet again on iMon- daj', AprU 26, for the purpose of hearing a report of committee on by-laws and probable election of permanent officers, the place oi meeting to ibe made known by the chairman. The committee is to consist of chairman, secretary, and three others named by them, one of which is Frank Suehy. Notable among those who were in at- tendance at tie meeting were : Chris Hauser, Jr., P. D. Hauser, H. Stein- grouber, Paul Poppe, Charles Albredht, Jr., Mr. aid Mi-s. Charles Albreebt.Sr., Miss Monard. Mrs. Jung, Miss Jung, Mrs. D. Briglit, Walter Schumann, Mr. Free'borough, Frank Suchy, Frank Hauser and Mr. and Mrs. William Her- At the conclusion the discussion turned to the State meeting at Waco, and it is practically assured that the San Antonio florists will attend in a body, the rates being reduced on railroads for this pur- pose. Mr. Kerr led the discussion of what benefits might be expected at the general get-together of all florists in the State, an occurrence w'hicli had never yet happened. He spoke ia detail of what the general opinion was as to work to be done, as he had learned it by meeting many who were anxious to be present, and the further work of trying to bring the National Convention of Florists to Texas at some future session of that body. "San Antonio," said . iChairman Kerr, "is one of the finest centers in the State, and I predict a most prosperous club there, as well as a fine delegation to the Waco meeting." S. J. M. Austin, Tex. According to a pre-arranged plan for the organization of a florists' club for the nurserymen and florists of Austin, a meeting was held at the Chamber ol Commerce for the purpose of meeting R. C. Kerr of Houston, wlio arrived in the city on March 31 to address the meet- {Continued on page 902) I Asparagus Seed \ ' Plumosus nanus 1000S2.00 5000 at $L75 per 1000 10,000 at $1.60 per 1000 i Peonies 0 In five colors ? White, crimson, rose, pink 1 carmine, $10.00 per 100. I Tuberoses o Dwarf Double Pearl, extra large ° size, $10.09 per 1000. I Gladiolus and I Tigridias ? All the leading varieties. ? Prices on application. ij.ffl.Thorburn&Co.| o ■• The Moat Reliable Seeds " t 53 Barclay Street, (125), NEW YORK Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of Fu-1 List of Flower and Garden Seeds Seeds, Plants and Bulbs rOR FLORISTS Moore Seed Co., Piifi^A^DltrHirpA. | Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange • ' The Florists' Exchange 901 The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all hinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th Sales Start at 11 a. m. Send for Auction Catalogue CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS ITRITA/II JDI J^ Hardy Persian Foxtail Lilies. Some choice pink and bronze hybrids. iniO 400 species and varieties, including the choicest col- •■^*'^ lected forms and hybrids gathere late Sir Michel Foster. together by the I 11 life Martagon dalmaticum, Cattaniae, Szovitzian- ^•'^^*'^ um, Hansoni, croceum davuricum luteum, etc. Our Davison no equals and hybrids have carry awards MONTBRETIAS wherever shown. HERBACEOUS PLANTS, ALPINES, SHRUBS, and all classes of HARDY PLANTS Lists post free R. WALLACE & CO.. ""^S^""- \ you read this advt. in the Exchcoge OUR MOTTO.— The Best The Market Affords Place Your Import Orders Now for fall Delivery, 1914 ULIUM GIGANTEUMS ULIUM MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY DUTCH BULBS ENGLISH GOLDEN SPUR AZALEAS PALMS ROSES, ETC. -Write for prices - CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Horticultureil Importers and Exporters Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eichange Give credit where credit Is dn^Mentlon Exchange SPECIAL PLANT Ho Hraaff SALE Uc UiclaTT 100 VINCAS. 3H-m., strong. . . .$7.00 VINCAS. October Rooted Cuttings, extra strong 1.00 Bros. Ltd. CHRYSANTHEM UMS. Leading varieties, Pompon and large flowering, 2}^-in. LeMen, HollaRd DAHLIAS SHOW. Ara- bella and Bird of Passage. 4.00 DAHLIAS POMPON. Carol. 4.00 COLEUS. Strong, 2}i-m., Daffodils SALVIAS. 2M-m., from cut- Early Tulips SALVIAS.' ■ 2-in.; from' seed '. '. 2.00 VINCAS. Extra strong, 4-in.. 8.00 Darwin Tulips AGERATUM. 2M-in., strong 2.50 BOSTON FERNst 2k-in. .3.00 Mayflowering Tulips To .secure advantage of these 1 Iris prices It will be necessary to men- tion this advertisement. Gladiolus, etc. JAMES VICK'S SONS i 1 ROCHESTER, N. Y. Catalogue free on appUcaHon Seeds %vith a Lineage Florists and Gardeners should know that at Raynes Park, London, England, Messrs. James Carter & Co. have the finest and most complete testing and trial grounds in the world. Their equipment and the unique methods employed guarantee the quality of their seeds. For generations they have been cultivating, selecting and perfecting until Tested have reached the highest percentage of purity and ger- mination. In England, where the art of gardening is most highly developed. Carter's Seeds rank first. Ask any gardener with experience in Great Britain — he will know Carter. In America, Carter's Seeds have achieved a tremendous success both on large estates and in smaller gardens. We import these seeds direct from Raynes Park and carry a com- plete stock at our Boston warehouses. We issue an American Catalogue, with all prices in American money. It includes selected A copy o/ this Catalogue will be mailed you FREE. Write for it today. Carter's Tested Seeds^ Inc. 122 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Boston, Mass. Canadian Branch: Toronto, Ontario. -TO THE TRADE- HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany "^"""^■^"" (Established in 17S7) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and EARM SEEDS Specialties: Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, KoH-Rabi. Leeks, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, T urnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Glo:tinias, rkspurs. Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks. Verbenas, Zinnias, utiful i All seeds offered a world, 56.00 per < L^iS ■ry brick of Umbert's I Mushroom Spawn of cheaper grades is posed. Fresh sample ' • ■£, mailed PANSY PLANTS Of my largest floi unsurpassetl in qu ^ — T" J->^ receipt of 40 cents m postage. r™^k AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ■rrti.wg* qlT«eredltwl ST. PAUL, irtn.— Mo BELLIS (Daisies). White and Pink, large FaD transplanted plants, in bud and bloom, $1.25 per 100, JIO.OO per 1000. GUSTAV PITZONKA Pansy Farm R.O.,Bristal,Pa. Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS 902 The Florists' Exchange ^^cmtionAkehurst in 1915. by S.S.Pennock-MeehanCo. Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Eacbapge THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO.- MA>fUFACTURES OF Self-Tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (Patented) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA -i) — dh SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES "THE LOOP THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price List C you mention the Exchange Ready Now for Immediate Delivery 50,000 Philadelphia Pink ROOTED CUTTINGS To keep pace with the demand for this magnificent variety we have put four growers on the job of rooting the cut- tings, and are thus well prepared to fill all orders at short notice. Winner of the Sweepstake Prize, the Silver Cup and the S. A. F. Bronze Medal at the Cleveland Show of the American Carnation Society. Strong Rooted Cuttings Guaranteed $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rate Do not hesitate to invest in the Philadelphia Pink. It is a money maker. S. S. SKIDELSKY ermanent organization and election of of- ficers at a meeting to be announced later. The feature of the meeting from an en- tertaining point of view was the elegant banquet in honor of the occasion. An excellent orchestra was in attendance, and several cabaret artists contributed to the evening's pleasure. The Houston guests were taken over the city in automobiles during their stay and were shown interesting features of the growing city, and entertained the whole day in a most hospitable manner. The opinion as expressed at the meet- ing was that a large delegation from Ft. Worth would attend the meeting at Waco in May. S. J, M, Dallas, Tex. The new florists' club of this city formed on the night of April 3, will be known as Dallas Florists' Club, and will undertake to cover a territory fifty miles radius from the city, being practically all of Dallas county. This becomes nec- essary because a large number in the business and contributary to the city proper, have their establishments in some cases many miles distant. Thirty-one florists, nurserymen, and seedsmen met with Mr. Kerr of the organizing com- mittee, now traveling the State, and after the opening addresses by him and others present, organization was effected with a great deal of promise for good, and on account of the large territory which this club will undertake to cover, will be the largest local club in Texas. A full report of the list of members, as well as officers to be elected, is promised at a later date, when a future meeting is to be held. Dallas has the honor of being a center for wholesale growing in the State, and it is hoped that through the medium of organization all over the iState, a movement will result to encourage the use of Texas grown flow- ers in Texas for Texas people. The slogan in many other industries of the State, as adopted with much suc- cess, is "Use Texas grown products in preference," and this will ultimately he- come the slogan of Texas florists, as one of the essential results of organization. It is also proposed to undertake a me- dium of exchange of stock between flo- rists, and if any grower has a surplus of one product, he may, on making it known, exchange with another who has stock to spare of another product. This will be a pleasant feature for secretaries of the various clubs in correspondence with one another, bringing out a feature of strength in amalgamation. There was special emphasis placed on the point to avoid any move calculated to regulate prices, or to adyance them in any way. In fact, the matter of prices would never become a consideration for work of any kind whatever. As Dallas and Waco are in compara- tively close touch with one another by rail, it is thought that practically all the Dallas craft will attend the State Waco meeting. S. J. M. The Florists' Exchanae 903 Dahlias Foreign and American Introductions Grown for the Trade Standard named varieties, entire field grown clumps, $6.00 per 100. Our selection named sorts from surplus stock, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Stock is well grown, in first-class dor- mant condition, and strictly true to name. Carefully packed F. O. B. American Institute, City of New York, Season 1913. Unrivaled id funeral work. Where dainty effect is desired it has no equal. light lemon at center of base of petals, which are extremely long, Splendid vigor, free bloomer, a perlect Dahlia. Should be m every collection. To tfie trade, SI. 00 each, prepaid ; 310.00 per dozen, by express. All large, strong ited. Send for f plate. WILLIAM C. HART, ^Tlden Sycamore Place, N.Y. ORCniDd Spring Importations and Shipments CATTLEYAS LaWata Schroederae MendelU Percivallana Mossiae GaskeUlana Glgas Glgas Sanderiana ALSO Semi'Established and Established Freeman Orchid Co.. ^''Sia^ss!"' ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- droblums, Oncidlums, Cyprlpedlums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. will belli all aronnd U jtm mentlim ORCHIDS! imported. Orders takeai now to lire early delivery Spring, 1914, for ; best commercial Semi-establbhed CATTLEYAS ready for im- mediate delivery. Moat reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK, P. O. Box 73 SECAVCVS. N. J. Olvp erPdit wliprp eredit Is flue — Mention Excbftpge confer a favor upon us of more than passlna value If, w/hen orderlna stock of our advertisers, they will mention seelna the advt. In The Exchange. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Montgomery, Ala. After a siege of several weeks of un- settled weather, alternating fine days with frosty nights, and an oecasic shower, we are now having elegant Spring weather and a briglit outlook for Easter, which we think will surpass any previous one, not only in the quality of the stock offered, but demand as well. No bedding plants as yet have been called for locally, owing to the unsettled weather, but catalog orders are plentiful and far in excess, so far, of any previous year. There is a plentiful supply of cut flowers with none going to waste, mostly Sweet Peas and Carnations. Roses are good and just about sufficient. Antirrhinums are fine : the new seedlings white and pink are winners and will be offered the coming season. Paterson had the contract for a home wedding recently and spread himself, so to speak. . The hall had Antirrhinums entirely in wall pockets, with stems 3ft. long, Smilax intertwining; hundreds were used. The parlor, where the cere- mony took place, was heavily banked with Cocos plumosa. Lilacs and Lilies, large specimens of Bird's Nest ferns. Arecas, etc. The chandelier was a mass of Lilies. The mantel was entirely of Lily of the Valley. Large nuantities of Asparagus plumosus and Smilax were ar- ranged with the flowers. The sitting room was entirely pink, 15 dozen Kil- larney Queen Roses and over one thou- sand Sweet Peas being used. The din- ing room was done in American Beauty Roses with 5ft. stems, and ten dozen Ground is being broken for the new four hundred foot greenhouses at Paterson's Carter Hill road farm, which will be devoted entirely to Carnations. The Morning View Floral Co. reports a decided increase in business. Miss Norris is looking for a purchaser, as her time is almost entirely taken no in filling a situation at ^Cobb's new department store. Vincent B. Gorly, of Grimm & Gorly, fiorists of St. Louis,^ was a recent visitor, and was enthusiastic over the new An- tirrhinums and quality of stock in the Rosemont greenhouses. W. C. Cook. Seasonable Plants and Cuttings Carnation Cuttings Matchless and pSi Princess Dagmar Champion ;ureka 3.50 30.00 The following, 83.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000: White Wonder, White Enchantress, : White Perfection, White Wlnsor, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchantress, Wlnsor, Victory, Rosette. Enchantress, White Enchantress and Mrs. C. W. Ward, from 2"4-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000. 250 of one variety at thousand rate. Cyclamen Seedlings 100 1000 Bright Christmas Red $3.50 S30.00 Bright Pinlt and Flesh Pink 3.50 30.00 [ Widte with Red Eye 3.50 30.00 j Pure White 3.60 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Alice Salomon. Early white S7.00 S60.00 Chieftain (Pink like Bonnaffon) . 12.00 100.00 Wm. Turner and Brutus 4.00 35.00 White, Golden and Pink Chad- wick 3.00 25.00 Pink Gem and Ramapo 3.00 25.00 The following Rooted Cuttings. S3. 00 per 100, S20.00 per 1000: WHITE VARIETIES— Eaton, Early Snow, E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood Hall, White Frick, Nonin. YELLOW VARIETIES— Chrysolora, Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Merry Jane, Dolly Dimple, 250 or more at 1000 rate. Rose Plants zn-im Own Root 100 1000 KUlarney Brilliant. S30.( Hadley. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.l2. ouble White Eil- Grafted .00 1000 250 835.00 8300 250 35.00 300 7.50 HiUingdon White Klllarney. . Pink KiUarney... Maryland 7.50 60 7.50 60 7.50 60 7.50 65 7.50 60 7.50 60 Kaiserln Mrs. Aaron Ward. Mrs. Taft Cedle Brunner, i Sweetheart American Beauty, 88.00 per 100, 875.00 per 1000. 00 120 50 120 50 120 PINK VARIETIES— W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink Frick, Winter Cheer, Hirondale. RED VARIETIES— Harwood, CulUng- fordU. ! The followinB, 82.00 per 100, 817.50 per 1000: WHITE VARIETIES— Ivory, PoUy Rose, I White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance. YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (Bonnaffon selected stock). Yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow. PINK VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivy, ; Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, [ Pacific Supreme, Amorita. ! Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered 1 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings, S2.00 per 100, ! 817.50 per 1000. ! Ferns Ferns Scottil and Boston. Strong 4-in.. $20.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, well established bench plants, 1 S3.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, best of the Boston type; Strong bench plants. S5.00 per 100, S40.00 per 1000. Roosevelt and Boston Fern Runners, June delivery, nice, clean stock; with 2 to 3 fronds, S2.00 per 100, S15.00 per 1000. Ferns for Fern Dishes, extra fine, well established, in all varieties, S6.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN ^- 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK ORCHIDS We offer, tor early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Per Plant Perdvaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana. . 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case lots as received for verj attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply smaller plants (hb- LECTED) for attractive figures and invite your correspondence. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence. R. I. CATTLEYA Per Plant Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Labiata Warneri... 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Gaskelliana Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and planJs of every variety ORCHIDS Nashville, Tenn. Florists' Society Forming In the past w«ek or two the weather has been really Springlike, with everything ablaze with fruit blossoms and DaSodils. Lilacs are coming nicely and there is every promise o£ a full crop. Pjeonies are a foot high and budded well. Last week we had some much needed rain. The rainfall this season is Tin. short of normal, and this, added to the dry season last Summer and Fall, makes the rain all the more welcome. Business is good, and every one seems to have a full supply of flowers of all The florists of Nashville got together last week to take steps toward perfecting a local organization. They were to- gether for two hours and had a good discussion, and elected a chairman and a secretary. The Joy Floral Co. has a good, well balanced stock on hand now. At the greenhouses we saw Am. Beauty with Sft. stems. LAGER & HURRELL SUMMIT, N. J. Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange ORCHIDS and 258 Broadway, Room 721, New York City 100 Oypripedium Insigne 8-inch pans, $150 takes the Jot. Cash with order. MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES Glveoredl! PROVIDENCE, R. I. The prices Advertised In the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. 904 The Florists' Exchange I IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE KM strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, shipment i BROOKLYN, N. Y. PRIME STOCK— ON OWN ROOTS ARE GROWN BY SUMMER GROWN— WINTER RESTED Baby Crimson Rambler. Ball of Snow. Whiti-, H. P . Baltlm ore Belle. Blush, Cl'g ■...:; Bessie Brown. Flesh, H. T. Blumenschmidt. Yellow, Tea. .. Carissima. Flesh, H. W., Cl'g . • Coquette des Alpes. White, H. P.. Climbing American Beauty. Red Climbing Wliite Maman Cochet. ' Duchesse de Brabant. Pink, Tea Etolle de Lyon. Yellow, Tea Excelsa, Red Dorothy. H. W., CI'e. Graf Zeppelin. Re J! Cl'g ...... . :j 6u Helen Good. Pink, Tea 3 .50 Jeanne d'Arc. White Baby Rambler.... sioO Lady Hilllngdon. Yellow. Tea 4.6o Mme. Charles Wood. Red, IGO 1000 100 feH. P. $4.00 S35.00 SIO. Mme. Jenny Guillemot, .84.00 835.00 812 . 3.00 25.00 12 . 4.00 35.00 15, 3.00 25.00 10. 4.00 35.00 10. 5.00 45.00 15, 3.50 30.00 15, 3.00 25.00 10, 3.00 27.50 4.00 35.00 3.60 30.00 12. ExpertRoseGrow^rs MUe. Helene Gambler. Yel., H. T. . Maman Cochet. Pink, Tea Marechal NIel. Yellow, Cl'g , . „ , Marie van Houtte. Yel., Tea in exclusive Rose houses, not Mary Washington. White, Cl'g in "soft stuff" temperatures; Meteor. Crimson, H. T to be sold wholly at whole- ^tj^f ^.^r' Wadde'b.%ei;,H.T.::. sale to the legitimate floral Philadelphia Crimson Rambler. CI trade. Here are offered only Phyllis. Pink Baby Ramb' a few of the best Yellow, H. T. 250 Old and New Varietie Spring List of Rena Robbins, Robert Duncan Safrano. Yellow, Tea Seven Sisters. Pink, Cl'g Sir Thomas LIpton. White, H. R ... . Tennessee Belle. Pink, Cl'g Trier. White. Cl'g White Dorothy Perkins. Cl'g., H. W. . 3.00 25.00 3.00 27.50 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 10. Yel., T. 00 very King worth planting both in Hardy and Tender varieties. ALL THE ABOVE ARE DESCRIBED IN OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST. WRITE US IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714-716 Chestnut St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write them yon rend this advt. In the Exchange IPOMOEA noctiflora Godfrey Aschmann's well-known waxy Moonvine; very fragrant, bearing flowers as big as a saucer, 2H-in. pots, now ready, '"00 per 100. This makes good stock for you to propagate from. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA ;redit where credit is due — MentionEschatige Pansies Fine transplanted plants, in bud, from coldframe, $12.00 per 1000. Large, stocky SeedHnes, Fall sowing, $3.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 121 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. e them you read this advt. in the Exchange GERMAN IRIS 6 varieties, field-grown, S3.50 per 100. Physostegia Virginica and Veronica longifolia Subs. S3.50 per 100. PHLOX, not named, separate colors, S2.50 per 100 W.E. KING, Little Silver, N.J. market is flooded with Southern .Jon- quils. The Violets grown in this local- ity are the only, things there is any ques- tion about. All we want is good weather. Mr. Gaul of Pennock-Meehan Co., is again laid up. Edward Ludwig, son of E. C. Ludwig of Pittsburgh, was in town this week as one of the Cornell ball team. The Dupont Flower Shop has a new Ford delivery car which is quitt smart. O. A. C. O. David, son of Peter Bisset, has been in the hospital for three weeks suffering for the second time from a fracture in the leg, the bones breaking again where the first break occurred. He was on his way home from work when he slipped from the step of an electric car. The young man is progressing very well now and is expected to be home within a weeli or two. Greenhouse Building Norfolk, Va.— J. W. Grandy,^ Jr., has obtained a permit for the erection of a Greenhouse on Forty-ninth st., east of tolley ave., to cost $750. WoBCESTEE, Mass. — Alfred F. Rich- ardson will build a greenhouse for the county of Worcester, on Summer and E. Central sts., to cost $1000. Martin's Feeey, W. Va. — A new greenhouse, to be 110ft. x 2Sft. when completed, is to be erected by Davison Bros, at their place on Laughlin Heights. KiEKWOOD, Mo. — The Lord & Burn- ham Co. has received the contract for the construction of a -greenhouse, to be 75ft. X 20Oft., for Vfallace J. Pilcher, on lot 7. Bennett Farm subdivision. The cost is reported at $4580. -■ - ^ Mother's Day Do you realize the profitable business you can secure for tliis Day? Our new "MOTHER'S DAY" Folder (copyrighted) suggests the giving of flowers or a plant to Mother, not merely the wearing of a red or white Carnation. Let us help you to make this a big day. McNeff-Swenson Co. High Grade Floral PubUcity Note — Spring Plant- ing folders now ready —Write Jar sample. 220 S. Michigan i Massachusetts Agricultural College students Visit Boston The short course class in floricul- ture has recently taken its annual trip to Boston to visit the markets, stores, and greenhouse establishments in that vicinity. Three days were spent visiting the various places. The first day in eluded visits to J. S. Butterworth at South Framingham, S. J. Goddard and Wm. Nicholson at Framingham, and Robert Montgomery at North Natick. An early start was made the next morn- ing in order to see the Boston flower markets when business was In full swing. The remainder of the morning was spent in visiting the retail stores in the city; in the afternoon a trip was made to Peter Fisher's establishment at Ellis, Mass. On the last day the places visited were Thomas Roland's range at Nahant, William Sim's at Cliftondale, and Thomas Roland's range at Revere. This trip has come to be one of the fea- tures of the course since it gives the stu- dents an opportunity to see all phases of the floricultural industry. Fragrant Pinks Luxuriant double blossoms, selected colors; grow out of doors, bloom in June, live for years, need no care; have light green foliage, makini lorders. These Pint . The first cost is t 'Jo^y ex naking them for Lawns. se°fo7a Ifel THADD[yS HAL[, meotlon the Exchange All Are Transplanted Plants 250,000, many kinds, of annual plants. 50,000 SALVIA Splendens, Scarlet Dragon, very large flowering; beats all other Salvias. See- price list m issue March 2S. ROSY MORN PETUNIA sold out for a while. REINHOLD UNDRITZ 188 Grcenlcaf Ave., Florist and Staten Island, West New Brighton, Gardener NEW YORK Reeiprocity — Saw it in the Exchange 906 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists' Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES. SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, ROSES. CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FR.UITS. a7 Years \Vrits for our >Vholeaale i-lst lOOO Aoros W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. California Privet 2 years old, cut back once. Nursery run. No grading. Well branched. $12.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. JOHN BENNETT Atlantic Highlands, N. J. Otto Hcincckcn "'Sr' Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: A. KEILHOLZ, '^St^.^"/)' Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. NEUBERT, ^^r^tt) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing High Grade Vegetable Seeds H. ZYP & CO., (Houlnd) Wholesale Bulb Growers, Specialty Hyacinths Also HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, as: RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, PALMS, Etc. Write Jor Prices. The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP €^ PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Notice to tlie Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen, will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON BOSKOOP, HOLLAND 'The Old Farm Nurseries" Western Headquarters FOR Boxwood Pyramid Form Each Pair S4.00 4 feet 7 no . We can consistently pla our "Worth While" qualiP for prices on quantity. ce them brand. under Write Winterson'sSecdStore 166 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deoiduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants SCHWEDLER'S MAPLE 7to8l California Privet , all strong, selected plan_. _ ,. branches, §4,00 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. 2-year trans- planted, fine, stocky plants. S5.00 per 100; 18 to 24, very heavy, $8.00 per 100. No charge for packing. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown. N. J. will help all aronnd If you mention 1 (Purple Norway Maple) itra fine stock, 75c. each. $7.00 per 10. NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted, 60c. each, S4.00Jpcr 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft.. 60c. each, SS.OO.per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE IS to 18 in., extra fine, Sl.OO per 10, t7.00 per 100. 12 to 15 in., eitra fine, 76c. per 10, $6.00 per 100. BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM 6 to 7 ft., 1 to IK in. caliper, $3.50 per 10. All kinds of Nursery Stock. JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightstown, N. J. Give credit wherecreditisdue — Mention Exchange if^^iS^;>i/^L:?)J^x^^'m)ma/r)\!in^ The After Easter Slump — How You Retail Florists Can Overcome It THERE are new places in your town that haven't any planting about them, and there are established places that may be going to do some more planting. Why not make the profit from such plantings your profit now that the Easter rush is over and you have time to get out after this sort of business ? We have the stock that will make these places attractive. Our assortment includes over 2,000 varieties; the range of Iti i or Perennials that are wanted, they eliable Florists at prices that warant Deciduous Shrubs, Vii can be had of us by al a liberal margin. The superior quality of Moon's Trees and Shrubbery is well known to the Trade after our forty-two years of experience and reputation for square dealing. Catalogs will be gladly mailed to inquiring persons. The planting season is^ at its height and is going to wait for no one's convenience, so get busy on^this proposition now. FKe ^^^. H. Moon Com Nursery Place pany A\orrisviIlePa. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: Room "H," 21 South 12th Street Reciprocity— .Saw It In the Exchange THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES EVERGREENS W. B. WHITTIER ® CO. DEAL FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Reetproclty — Saw 1 Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, %°JU2'"'"' ELIZABETH, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange EBBINGE&YANGROOS: Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, Such as H. P. ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BUXUS, CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEONIES, Etc. Ask for catalog. - Will help all around if you mention the 1 The Florists' Exchange 907 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OP NURSERYMEN President, J. B. Pilkincton, Portland, Ore.; vice- prerident, Hhnbt B. Chaie, Chue, AI«.; Rochester, Bechtel's Double Flowering Crab {Subject of this week's illustration) JT their fruits, and even today they still occupy a hoice position. This is especially true of two of our latire species, Pyrus loensis and Pyrus coronaria. jrhe former represents the estern one, the latter the astern. Both are renowned • their sweet odor, per- ps coronaria the most of ! two, for its fragrance deliciously sweet; but of oensis, the Western one, 2re is a double flowered rm which has deservedly ined great renown because its beauty. Just look at E tree of it we photo- aphed, and imagine look- ^ at thousands of deep isy pink flowers, as double 3 a perfect Rose, and so uch like one that it is com- to hear persons ob- how much the flowers r like clusters of jfloses ! Its foliage, too, is pretty, being of a shining freen color, not so |much ike those of an Apple as any Crab Apples are. It flowers early in Spring, cvhen other Crabs are in but being very double those to whom the tree is strange have dilB- culty in deciding what it is, its large double flowers puz- zling them. When planted as this one is near a dwell- ing, when the windows are open the fragrance of the blooms permeates the whole building, and is a delight all occupants. Nurserymen find no Duble in propagating this Crab. The same means as for the Apple may be emplojcd, either buddmg or grafting, and nice plants jor selling result in one season. Like most all double flowered tiees and shrubs, this double flowered Crab is Nature's own work, the original tree having been found wild in a wood not far from Staunton, 111., by a Mr. Betchel, a nurseryman, after whom it was named. It is one of the most beautiful of small trees, without a doubt. triloba Papaw, (as its fruit is called), is not un- common in the markets near where the fruit is gathered. The tree itself is also called Papaw as well as Custard Apple. For beauty of foliage the Asimina calls for planting. The leaves are about Sin. to 13in. in length, by Sin. to 4in. wide, of a bright green color, so distinct from all other hardy subjects for lawn planting that it's - wonder nurserymen do not keep up a good stock of it. Though a small tree, in good soil it is well suited to ant as a large shrub. The flowers apjiear before the leaves in early Spring. They are of a dull purple color, about an inch wide, and on" account of their color and early appearance are apt to be overlooked. The fruit which follows is about Sin. long and lin. thick, yellow when ripe, and filled with a soft, sweet pulp, which is edible, but does not seem agreeable to most persons. There are several large, flat, brown colored in each fruit, and these seeds, sown as soon as ripe, grow freely, giving no excuse to those who fail to keep up a stock of plants. In its wild state it is usually found on the banks of streams where it reaches 15ft.' to 20ft. in height; but planted on lawns and let alone, it usually makes a bushy growth. In the South there is a dwarf species of Papaw called Anona parviflora. While similar to triloba it is smaller in every way, not growing over 3ft. to 4.ft. high. As it is not wild north of North Carolina, it probably would not succeed much beyond Virginia. It is described as a handsome small shrub. ^ Magnolia Fraseri, known to some as M. ^agnolia auriculata, is one of the rarest of all in iraseri cultivation, if cordata be excepted. This, too, while it is not scarce in a wild state, as it is fairly abundant in the portions of the South in which it is a native, which are the ravines of the mountains of North Carolina, principally. It there becomes a large tree, growing to 50ft. or so in height. In cultivation this Magnolia is greatly prized by the few who possess it, both for the beauty of its foliage Pyrus loensis. Bechtel s Double Flowering Crab and flowers The Icncs are very large. Sin. to 9in. in lfnt.th, and h ilf £k i'Tk s» 1^r\d4ir\'r> ^ quote prices on specunen Eyer- *» » are 111 a <^UbI«IOIl greens that will be decidedly at- tractive to any one who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in tlie maAet for anything from Norway Spruce to the finest varieties of Evergreens. Send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOOPSELL, 1905 Westfatms Road, N. Y. City Write them yon read t P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE M ichelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalf>gue on Nearly 10,000 snbioribe for THE EXCHANGE and we are gainiag new Readers weekly. c/o HAITUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, New York Cty Write them you read this advt. In the Eicbange EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS and TRANSPLANTS For lining out. Seedlings. $2.26 to $3.60 per 1000. Transplants. 6.00 to 10.00 per 1000. TREE SEEDS The North-fistern forestry Co. *=£Vnn?' GlTtcredltwherecreditiBtlQe — UentlonEzchange 910 The Florists' Exchange Trade List Plants from 2H-1 dwarf, TRADESCANTIA, CLEMATIS HYDRANGEA Otaksa, SWAINSONA alba, ABUTILON SavitzU. Plants from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100. PARIS DAISIES, White and Yellow, ENG- LISH rVY, GERMAN IVY, HELIOTROPES (dark blue), SMILAX, ASPARAGUS Sprengcri. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. CLEMATIS panlculata Seedlings. 75c. per 100, S6.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Stock plants, dormant. S1.50 ENGLISH rVY. Strong, 4-in. pots, 10c. each. CARNATIONS. Enchantress, 2}^-m. pots DRACAENA Indivlsa. 4-in. pots, 10c. each. AMPELOPSIS. Strong plants, 4-in. pots. IQc. NEW FRESH HYDRANGEAS. 12 varieties, HONEYSUCKLE. Strong, 4-in. pots, 10c. each' CLEMATIS. Large-flowering varieties, 83.00 per "^ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SOIL $1.00 per 100 SALVIA Bonfire, FUCHSIAS, CUPHEAS, GERMAN IVY, ARTILLERY PLANTS, STE- CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Diana, White Cloud Pacific Supreme, Golden Glow. C. EISELE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade We can only offer GOLDEN BEDDER VERSCHAFFELTII at present. $6.00 per 1000 Good, Strong, Clean, Well-rooted Cuttings Satbfaction Guaranteed Cash with Order All other varieties sold out for this month. A. NAHLIK Successor to C. SCHULZE & SON Established 1875 261-275 LAWRENCE ST., FLUSHING. N. Y. : mention the Esehapge A FEW GOOD THINGS =YOU WANT= ASPARAGUS DRACAENA indivlsa. 3-in.. $5.00; 4-is.. JICOO: 6-in, $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2Ji-in, »fi.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevine, Ricard, Per- kins and Buchner; 2-in„ S2.00 per lOO; 3-in, J5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., 1 .1 4-in, 16c.: &-in.. 26c. VINCA Tariegata. 2-in, 2c. each; 3-in, J5.00 per Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N.J. CYCLAMEN Splendena Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none. August Seedlings, fine, healthy plants, twice transplanted from flats: Xmas red, blood red, pink, white with red center, white, either sepa- rate or equal mixed,. S3.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000; extra well-grown plants froin 2 J^-in. pots, S5.50 per 100, .«50.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Alph. Ricard, John Doyle, Jean Vlaud, Beaute Polte- vine. Strong plants from 2J-2-in.pots, S3.00 per 100, S2S;00 "per 1000. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevlne, from 3-in. pots, S4.00 S5.00 per 100. plan cInn'aS. Dormant tubers, 3-4 eyes. Chas. Henderson, Mme. Crozy, Queen Char- lotte, etc., 81.50 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. 230 plants of any of the above at the 1000 rate. We can ship via United States, Wells Fargo. Adams Express Companies. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. e credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange B/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Easter Reminders Get Your Stock Out in Good Shape There remains but very little to be said about the Easter stock, yet that lit- tle is of as much value to the retail grower as all that has been said in regard to that great flower day. We are not through when having sold a plant. Get- ting the order out on time, and the stock delivered in good shape is as important. If you are doing a business just large enough to enable you to oversee the stock leaving the place, make it your duty to see to it that it goes out in proper shape. No Lily should leave without having its flowers carefully wrapped ; the slightest bruise while on the wagon or the auto will ruin the flower which is unprotected. Large dishes of double Tulips, Hya- cinths, or Narcissus should be wrapped up to the flowers at least. Even in mild weather this will support the stems and assure a good arrival. What good is the best looking plant if it is delivered in poor shape? You don't always hear about a dissatisfied customer right away. Usually people having a plant "sent to them from a friend don't care to com- plain about it, but be assured they bear it in mind when in want of stock them- selves at some future date. If you send an Azalea or Hydrangea be sure to at- tach a card to each plant requesting on the same to give the plant water every day. We have printed cards for that purpose and find this to pay. See to it that every plant is properly watered be- fore it leaves the place. Goodness only knows when some of them get the next dose. Look over the delivery tags : it might avoid making a mistake and caus- ing disappointment for someone. See to it that every pot leaving the place is clean ; while hardly a plant nowadays is delivered without a pot cover, those which go out without should be clean, and so should be the plants themselves. We cannot be too particular about this; let every plant look its best, in holiday dress, and so with the cut flowers — avoid anything which, to your mind, is doubt- ful, as to the impression it might create when reaching the customer, to be in any way disappointed on a day like Eas- ter, with what came from the florist, is had. The Week After Easter Many Things To Do While there are many out of town flo- rists who after Christmas and New Year is over have a chance to enjoy quite a rest, things usually quieting down considerably after the holiday rush. With Easter, however, there is no let-up the week after. Plants in and out of flower will be sold every week up to, and after, Memorial Day. Keep up your display house, get the Lilies, Spirseas, Azaleas and the bulb stock in a cool, airy house, and let them all come along slowly. Apply an extra dose of shade on the roof of the showhouse, and on warm days pay the proper attention to ventilation. On Monday, after Easter, let them all get busy to straighten out things. There is nothing gained by having plants scat- tered all over. Get the benches you want for the shitted Spring stock empty and cleaned up. Get the flowering stock together and display it to the best ad- vantage. The Lilies intended for Me- morial Day should show bud now in or- der to be just right, but even those further advanced can be kept back by keeping the plants in a cool airy house. The Hydrangeas for the end of May should also be kept in a cool house. Let them have room ; keep them Well wa- tered, and apply a little liquid manure every ten days, that is, if they are pot bound. The Spirseas, and especially that grand pink, Queen Alexandra, should be at its best from now on. Keep the plants in bloom shaded a little: they will hold their color better. All of the rambler Roses which didn't get quite m full bloom for Easter can be kept m good shape in a house of 50 deg. Plants of them will be sold right along; if you have any on hand left over and not good enough any longer for the showhouse, don't throw them away. Put them, as well as left- over Lilacs or other shrubs, into a cold- frame for a while until danger of frost is over. Then let them have a good prun- ing back, and plant into the nursery row. With the Azaleas, if you have extra fine specimens, let them go into the frame also, but don't bother with a lot of smaU plants. Your time is too valuable to com- pete with the imported stock. There is no money in trying to carry 50 plants over, and take the proper care of them. Seeds to Sow Make Use of the Frames If you have room out in the frames it might be a good idea to plant out a few hundred Gladioli bulbs. Let them come along slowly here ; they will be away ahead of anything planted into the field in two weeks from now. Last year we made use of a few sashes and de- voted them to Cornflowers ; it was in a cooled off hotbed. These Cornflowers started to bloom in early June, and all of them were disposed of at home and brought good prices. The same held good with a batch of annual Larkspur — the pink variety known as Newport Pink. This is a splendid cut flower, sells well, especially when you have to offer it about three or four weeks before others flower , in the open border outside. The retail grower can make use of all these flowers : usually he has not enough of them. People as a rule, in June, do not want Carnations and Roses from indoors ; they are looking for outdoor flowers — sotnething different from what you had to offer all Winter. Let them have it. Get ready now with a few of these old garden favorites. The wholesale grower does not want to be bothered with them, but the retail grower should, and there are a number of other awards which, by being sown out now, will be found most profitable as cut flowers. With just a little glass protection these plants can be protected against late frosts. If you have sown out Sweet Peas in pots, and they are in your way indoors, they can be moved to a frame now, and hardened off a little before planting them out. If this is done, even a light frost won't hurt them later on. Hardy Climbers for Spring A Good Demand for Fot Plants The nurseryman usually supplies the large orders for hardy stock in the way of shrubs and climbers during the early Spring months, but the sale of the latter is no longer confined to that short period. They are in demand all Summer, and the handling of them in pots can be made a profitable proposition by the florist doing business in the smaller towns or any- where, outside of the large cities where there is a demand for hardy stock. We usually pot up at this time a nice batch of Ampelopsis Veitchii, Honeysuckles, Trumpet Vine, Dutchman's Pipe, Wis- taria. Akebia, Clematis panlculata and C. Jackmanii, C. Henryi, and C. Coc- cinea. Matrimony Vine, and so forth. Of all of these, more Ampelopsis are used than anything else, for there is an ever increasing demand for this great climber. Hardly a residence in the suburban towns of our great business centers is erected today without having some Am- pelopsis planted around the foundations of the building, and by having a good supply always on hand through the en- tire year, of potted stock, good prices can be realized for them, and the same holds good with the others above men- tioned. A plant out of a 5in., Bin. or Tin. pot is worth three times as much as one shipped with naked roots in a box after having traveled hundreds of miles. What anyone wishing to go into this branch should not overlook, is to advertise. If you pot up a lot of these plants, and have them in a coldframe, or the end of a greenhouse, and don't let people know about them, there is hut little chance of anyone hunting them up. But when your customers know that you carry this stock there is absolutely no trouble in disposing of it and it pays as well as, or better than, many other plants we spent a lot of time with. Let your nursery- man supply you with nice field grown stock', and don't cut the plant.s back too much at this timie; rather do that when you.jilant out. Let the stock come along slowly in a cold house, or a deep frame. Hardy Ivies STOCKS, HELIOTROPE, ROSE GERANIUMS, Double and Single ALYSSUMS, SALVIA, VINCA Variegata, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, PHLOX, VERBENAS, CIGAR PLANTS, and aU kinds of GERANIUMS. Strong, 234-in., S2.00 per 100, S5.00 per 300. SWEET WILLIAMS, HARDY PHLOX, CANTERBURY BELLS, GAILLARDIA Grandiflora, COREOPSIS, HARDY PINKS, FORGET-ME-NOT, DAISIES (BeUls), FOXGLOVE, WALLFLOWERS. Field-grown plants, SI. 50 per 100; S12.50 per 1000. Strong Seedlings of SWEET WILLIAMS, FORGET-ME-NOTS, DAISIES, FOXGLOVES and HARDY PINKS. Plants that will bloom this season, S2.50 per 1000. colors. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. LETTUCE and CABBAGE Plants- Sl.OO per 1000. TOMATO. S1.50 per 1000. PEPPER and EGG PLANTS. $2.50 per 1000; all the best varieties. ASPARAGUS ROOTS, 2 years old, S2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL, PA, Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plants) 7-inch pots, very heavy, 75c. each; 6-inch pots, 40c. each. MOONVINES (Ipomoe.) Write for prices. ASCHMANN BROS., Philadelphia, Pa. Second & Bristol Sts. & Risfng Sun Avenue Will help all around If you meptlon the Exchange 75 6-inch pots $1-00 each 30 7-inch pots 1-50 each 10 8-inch pots 2.00 each 10 9-inch pots 2.50 each ENGIISII IVY 500 3-inch pots SIO.OO per 100 300 4-inch pots 12.00 per 100 GARDEN CITY ESTATES GREENHOUSES C/O Geo. Brice, Supt. GARDEN CITY, 1. 1. Reciprocity— Saw it In the Ei^chapge DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS Mi«d colors, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. 818.00 per 1000. GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. 2-in., S2.00 per 100 DRACAENA Indivlsa. 2-in S2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Strong, cut back plants, from 4- in. pots, in quantity. Orders taken now lor 2-in., for April delivery. Elmer Rawlings, ^^^^^ Olean,M.Y. Give crealt wherecrwllt 1« due— Men Uon Exchange April II, 1914. The Florists' Exchange CANNAS which others are judged. Packed 250 in a box, which goes at thousand rates; 10 per cent discount on lots of 5000 and over. The following sorts are all distinct, useful varieties, select stock, 2-3 and more eyed divisions. We grow an enormous lot of Cannas in 3-in. pots for Spring sales and use all our undersize divisions for that purpose. lOOO ^lylT is an acknowledged fact, by the largest handlers of ^[ 1 Cannas in the country, that our divisions are of that they are the standard by Florence Vaughan. Green foliage, rich golden yellow, dotted red. 5 feet Feuermeer. A brilliant, fiery scarlet of medium size, exceptionally free flowering. $2.00 S15.00 : feet. i.OO 25.00 Gladiator. Strong, vigorous grower, with fine green foliage, large heads of flowers. Color is yellow spotted with red. Blooms early and late, always looks cheerful. 5 fe^ feet 2.00 15.00 Mont Blanc Improved. Almost pure white 5.00 40.00 King Humbert. In this we have the highest type of orange scarlet flowers, com- bined with the finest type of bronze foUage. 5.00 30.00 Louisiana. Large, vivid scarlet flowers, glossy green foliage : . . 2.00 15.00 Mme. Crozy. Popular and valuable, rich orange-scarlet flowers edged with bright goldenyeUow. 4feet 2.00 15.00 Mme. Berat. Pink flowers, green foliage. 4 feet 2.00 15.00 Niagara. Rich, deep crimson, with a wide irregular border of deep, golden yeUow. Dwarf grower $3.00 $20.00 Patria. Intense light crimson, good for massmg. 4 feet 2.00 16.00 Pennsylvania. Rich, bright vermilion scarlet; strong, robust grower. 6 feet... 2.00 15.00 President Myers. Rich cherry carmine; bronze foliage. 4 feet 2.00 15.00 Queen Cbarlotte. Rich pomegranate red, bordered with bright golden yellow. 3K feet 3.00 20.00 Richard Wallace. Canary yeUow; large flower. 4J4ieet 2.00 15.00 Robusta 3.00 25.00 Rubin. Bright scarlet flowers, dark foliage. 4 feet 3.00 25.00 SouT. d'Antoine Crozy. Beautiful red, bordered with golden yellow. 3}4 feet. . 3.00 20.00 Venus. The color is a gay, rosy pink, with mottled border of creamy yellow 3.00 20.00 Uncle Sam. Clear, deep orange flowers, borne in large clusters; handsome, luxu- riant, rich green foliage. 6 feet 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Kate Gray. Flowers 6 inches across; color a splendid shade of rich orange scarlet, finely flaked and streaked with golden yeUow tints. 5 feet 3.00 20.00 Wyoming. Orange scarlet flowers; dark foliage. 4J^ feet 3.00 20.00 Miscellaneous Plants 2-in. 3-in. 100 100 Acalypha Macaf eeana $2.50 $3.50 Acliyranthes Emersoni, Besteri, Mosaica. . . 2.00 3.00 Ageratum, Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little Gem, Princess Paulme, etc 2.00 3.00 Alternantliera, Aurea Nana, Jewel, Sie- boldi, Brilliantissima, etc 2.00 Alyssum, Giant, Dwarf Double 2.00 3.00 Asparagus, Plumosus and Sprengeri; extra strong 5.00 Begonia, Vernon, pink and white 2.00 3.00 Begonia, Prima Donna, Luminosa, Pfit- zer's Triumph 3.00 4.00 Begonia, Gloire de Chatelaine 4.00 6.00 CANNAS. A good assortment of standard sorts, S3.00 per 100. Canna, King Humbert, $5.00 per 100. COLEUS, Beckwith's Gem, Duneria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii 2.00 ' Hardy Pompon Chrysanthemums in a large assortment, including all types. . . . 2.00 Fuchsia, Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Marinka, Minnesota, Goettingham, etc 2.00 3.00 Hardy E. Ivy, extra strong stock 2.00 3.00 HeUotrope, Albert Deleaux, Chieftain, Mme. de Blonay, Mme. Bruant 2.00 3.00 Lantanas, A. Cook, Aurora, lolanda, Har- kett's Perfection, Delicatissima, etc 2.00 3.00 Petunias, Double Fringed Mixed Colors.. 2.00 3.00 Salvia, Bonflre and Zurich 2.00 3.0C Senecio Scandens, or Parlor Ivy 2.00 3.0C Smilax, good ?tiong stock 2.00 Swainsona, .41ba. Rosea 2.00 3.0C R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO WHITE MARSH P •9 MARYLAND 0., GROWERS OP. PUAIVTS POR TME TRADE Plants and Cuttings HeUotrope, 2Ji-!n. pots, S1.7S per 100, S15.00 per 1000. Coleus, Red and Yellow, also Mixed, rooted cuttings. 60c. per 100; 2i.i-in. pots, S1.50 per 100. Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings, S1.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2}i-in. pots. S1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem. 2>i-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Vlncas. 2M-in. pots, S2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $4.50 per 100; 4-in. pots, SS.OO per 100. Agera- tum, blue, 2M-in. pots. S1.50 per 100, S12.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2}i-in. pots, S2.00 per 100; 3-in.. strong, S3.00 per 100; Plumosa, 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., SS.OO per 100. Achyranthes Lindeni, 2K-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. English Ivy, rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN IMVanVrankenAve., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Bxcbancc Rooted Cuttings FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit, tl.OO per 100, $8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 76c. per 100. $4.00 per 1000. AGERATUM. Little 1 $4.00 per 1000. J.P.CANNATA,Mt.Freedoni.N.J. Primula OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Sc- inch, 5c. Cull with order. BELLAMY BROS. 3» OnondXa At«.. ST«*CUSK. N. T. ENGLISH IVY Stnif, bnihr plaaV 4-in. pot> . ps 100 tl»M PETER WENK. Ozone ParK, N. Y. The Bedding Stock If you have room now, let the Ge- raniums have their final shift. It mat- ters little whether the plants are in 3%in. or 2in. pots at this time. Give them a shift into 4in. as long as the stock is in healthy growing condition. We still stick to the old way of putting a Tin. pot full of bonemeal to every wheelbar- row of potting soil. Make use of a heavy soil, and pot firm. There is noth- ing quite like a good stiff loam for Ge- raniums, and especially for the final shift. That more than anything, will give you a stocky growth and a good truss of flowers, while a light soil will produce a rank growth and late flower- ing, both of which are the opposite of what we want. If you have stock at this time with just one straight shoot, pinch out the very top ; in a very short time the plants will make side shoots and a bushy specimen will result. Should you have heavy stock from which, when shifting into a larger pot. a cutting may be taken, do so and place either directly into small pots in sandy soil, or place into the propagating bench, not that these cuttings will make salable stock for this Spring, but they will be just as good as the largest plants for stock to be planted into the fleld, as long as you select , only the very best. Geraniums may be considered common plants, but here, as well as with other plants, you can run stock down very easily. The average grower doesn't pay enough at- tention in selecting the plants he wishes to retain for stock. The temptation of disposing of all he can during Spring is too great, and he is liable to let go of the very ones he ought to hold onto, and at the end of the season take anything that happens to be left, for planting out. A good cutting, taken now, from healthy, full of life stock, is by far to be pre- ferred, . . Either let them have the field next May, or plant directly inside at the end . of . the bedding season. Bedding Plants Arrange Them to Advantage For the man who depends both on Eas- ter and a bedding plant business, a rather early Easter Is always welcome for the reason that it gives him a chance to get much needed bench room for his bedding plants. Of all the different plants and crops to grow, the most ex- pensive is the bedding stock. Here more handling is required in order to get a plant ready than with most of the others, and the greater the assortment the more work is required to get them ready. For instance, a man can get through with his work in a 200ft. house of Carnations when once he has things in good run- ning order, but not so with such a house of mixed bedding stock ; that is, if he wants to keep busy. There are all kinds of . things to do — shifting and moving about from one end of the week to the other, and frequently a lot of work is done twice on account of bad manage- ment. There is no better time than the present to prevent a whole lot of this. Try to plan a little ahead. AVhen you give a certain batch of Heliotropes or Salvias their final shift, place the pots where they can remain. Don't have one lot of Petunias in one house, or one bench, and another somewhere else. Get 1 the stock together; it will save you all kinds of steps. Don't put your rose Ge- raniums at one end of a house and the Lemon Verbenas at the other. A cus- tomer who wants one or two of each, as is usually the case, can be quickly served when they are side by side. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, 2-i 1000; 3-in. pots, 4-in. pots, S5.00 F S1.80 per 100, $18.00 per cr 100, 830.00 per 1000; Doyle, and others, 2-in. COLEUS. 15 varieties, Roote per 100; 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 1 VINCA Variegated. 3-in. pots, Cuttings, 100; 2- 100; 3H-in. pots, So.OO per 100. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. Rooted Cuttings 60c. per 100; 2-in. pots, S1.50 per 100. SALVIAS Bonflre and Zurich. Rooted Cuttings, 75c. 100. HELIOTROPE, Blue. 2-ln. po 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. FEVERFEW. 3-in. pots, S3.00 per 100. ASTERS, Pink, White, Purple, Lavender. 100, S2.00 per 1000. per 100; Holyoke, Mass. The next regular meeting of the Holy- oke and Northampton Florists and Gar- deners' Club will be held at George Strugnel's Bonnie Brae Greenhouses, Holyoke, Mass., at 7.30 p.m., Tuesday, April 14. James Whiting, Sec'y. Amherst, Mass. 100; 2-in. pots, 81.0U per lUO. CAULIFLOWER, PEPPERS, EGG PLANTS, 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. NEW TOMATO, "John Baer." 2H-in. pots, S2.50 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS - - Delanson, N. Y. CANNAS 81.75; vania, 81.85; Marlborough, $1.85; B. Beauty, S250; Kate Gray, 81.25; Bouvler, $1.85. All per 100. Jamestown, N. Y. Eliot Worden is buildmg a house for Chrysanthemums. His grower, Tom Savage, is strong on Sweet Peas, and wilL plan to raise a_crop for June. They have a good following. Lawrence Cottier, superintendent of Lake View Rose Gardens, says he was never sO busy or had better stock than for this Easter. W. M. REX BEGONIAS. Mixed. $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Buchner, S. A. Nutt, and miied, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. S1.75 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS. 4-in., lOo.; 6-in.. 15c. J. H. DANN & SON, WESTFIELD, N. Y. Will help all aroond If you mention the Bxt^ajge RARE AND VALUABLE PERENNIALS 0oj ANCHUSA " Opal " and Perry's var 81.50 ANEMONE Japonica, Lord Ardilaun, white 1.00 ASTER grandlflora, blue 2.50 ASTER " Viola," the tallest blue 2.75 IRIS, German, Pallida DalmaHca 1.00 PHLOX decussata, latest novelties. ....... 2.50 Cash with order, please. ROSEDALE HARDY PLANT FARM. Frank Koehler CAMDEN. N. &ive credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange 912 The Florists' Exchange 1^ The One Best Pink Canna is Mrs. Alfred F. Conard in ■( keeps at it. When spent, the blooms free themselves from the stalk. Its height is average. We originated this Camia. It has all the ^We°Save i r kinds; if we should be sold out on our fine Swastika standard stock we won't send anything. That's the way We ship our Cannasin any quantities, direct from our storage shelves and not in already packed boxed lots. PRICES MRS. A. F. CONARD, 4 feet, Salmon Pink Flowei METEOR (WInteer's). 5 feet; the Best Red yet 10 100 1000 $2.50 $12.00 $100.00 3.00 20.00 175.00 For full list and prices of Swastika Cannas see our Canma Book. If you haven't one, send for one. This is the book that has the Canna Color Chart which you "need in your business" The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS 31 i ! credit is due — Mention Exchange 20,000 Hydrangea P. G. ^1:^:: Privet and Shrubs in all sizes in large quantities An immense stock of Hardy Herbaceous Plants Write for Wholesale List THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J. Give -Mention Eschange 'MUM ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 1000 PoUy tl.60 $12.60 400 YeUow Frost 12.60 600 Advance 12.60 600 Early Snow 12.60 800 Halliday 12.60 1000 White Bonnaffon 12.60 600 Unaka 12.60 400 Supreme 12.60 1000 Enguehard 1.75 16.00 1000 Roman Gold 1.75 15.00 1000 Chas. Razer 1.76 15.00 1000 WeUs' Late Pink 1.76 15.00 fiOOChadwick 1.76 15.00 500 Dolly Dimple 1.75 15.00 600 Chrysolora 1.75 16.00 OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES i. H. GUSHING. Prop. Ouldnlck, R. I. P. O.. Anthony, R. I. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Bichange ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Golden Glow, Amith's Advance, Unaka, Mc- Niece, BonnaSon, Thanksgiving Queen. $1.75 per 100. $16.00 per lOOO. Roman Gold, Chas. Razer, Ctirysolora, Y. Sensation. $2.80 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Fine 2Ji-in. of above. $2.50 and $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Silver Pink Snapdragon To make room— fine 2Ji-m.. $2.50 per 100. Rooted Cuttings. $12.60 per 1000. Cash, please. RUD0irNA6EL,^^l!„11Je^r^a".- Write them .von read this advt. In the Exchange The price* Advertised In th« Florlstr Exchanae are for THE TRADE ONLY. Chrysanthemums Have you heard of the Cap FamUy? There are seven sisters and we have them all, ready for immediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, N. J. Wi-ltp fhem you read this advt. In the Etxehange CHRYSANTHEMUMS Smith's Advance. Golden Glow, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Ivory, Bonnaffon, Dr. Engue- hard. Out of 2K-ln.. $3.00 per 100. $26.00 per lono. 2000 Rawson's Perfection CAIrt)YTUFT. In2li-iii. S12.00per 1000. PINE GROVE FLORAL CORP.. 35 HUDSON ST., LYNN, MASS. will help all around If yog mention the Bichange CHRYSANTHEMUMS KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH © CO. ADRIAN. MICH. Field-Grown Roses'" """*""' Nurserymen STRONG, TWO-YEAR-OLD DORMANT PLANTS RAMBLERS AND CLIMBERS Baltimore Belle. Blush S8.00 Crimson Rambler 10.00 Exceisa (Red Dorothy Perkins) 12.00 Flower of Fairfield (Everblooming Crimson Rambler) 15.00 Is'.i ^\^ 1 w \1' Bi 1^ 1 w ll i m Hh|^-? Everblooming Roses Clothilde Soupert Hermosa Maman Cochet White Kiilarney Baby Dorothy Baby Rambler Katherine Zeimet Mrs. Cutbush White Baby Rambler. . Yellow Baby Rambler. Hybrid Perpetuals American Beauty. Conrad F. Meyer Frau Karl Druschki. . Magna Charta Some Shrubs and Vines Forsythia. 3-4 1 Phiiadeiphus Gordonianus. 3-4 ft. Phlladeiphus grandlflorus. 4-5 ft . . HERE THEY ARE We have others. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ^^s> NA/ARK, EW YORK taloffs Received Congressional Seeds for Bean Soup. 898 Crocuses. Dutch 920 ] European Review 916 I Pire Insurance on Greenhouses 914 Greenhouse Building 905 Griessel, Otto, Estab. of (lUus.) 947 Guernsey, Bulb Notes from 895 Hubbard Gold Medal, Awarding the. .914 Landscape Gardening (lUus.) 918 Market, Beview of the 936 Massacliusetts Agricultural College.. 905 middle Atlantic States 908 Moninger Boilers, Testing 947 New England States 932 New Haven Co. (Conn.) Hort. Soo...913 Ninth-Story Window, From a 916 Nursery Dept, (Illus.) 907 Nursery Dept. Our 931 N. T. Flower Show, Echoes of 913 Obituary: McManus, James H 915 Orchid Exhibit An, (lUus.) 930 Pacific Coast Dept 946 Pennsylvania State Notes 931 Pittet's New Sweet Peas (Illus.) 920 •'Please Name this Plant" 914 Question Box 933 Betall Dept (Illas.) : A Retailer's Exhibit; The Florists' Round Table; Frozen Flowers; Japanese Gardens 921-926 Rose Trials, Parisian 917 Roses, Yellow (Illus. ) 917 Scranton (Pa.) Flower Show 908 Seed Trade Report 895 P. St O. H. meeting- of Board of Cincin Cleveland 931 Columbus 943 Dallas 902 Dayton Kansas City 945 Kno.xville 904 Louisville 904 Milwaukee 944 Minneapolis 943 Montgomery New HaveA' ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! San Francisco Ill Washington 904 Westfie Wilkes-Barre 940 Tuxedo (N. T.) Hort. Soc 928 Week's Meetings, The 914 "WeeKs Wort Th«: Easter Reminders; The Week After Easter; Seeds to Sow; Hardy Climbers for Spring; Geraniums; Bedding Plants 910 Directors , A. F. Convention Garden (Dla- Ontdoor Garden 914 Pacific Southern States Sweet Pea Yari Pli Texa Texas Flowei Trade Notes: Albany . . . Newark, N. J. The new floricultural eoeiety called the Essex Co. Florists' Club meets the third Thursday of each month at Kreuger Auditorium, 25 Belmont ave., Newark N. J. It was organized last October wifli a membership of thirty, and has increased to almost 100. for Texas People. Geeensboeo, N. C. — The Greensboro Floral Co. has removed from 214 W. Market St. to the new store at 211 S. The Florists' Exchange I List of Advertisers | | Index to Stock Advertised I ;gfe^--i ^^S^ SSSSJi lsB::^3i 5£^-Si ^fe---iiii |s£ii- E^'-v-l Mfg. Co.. The 941 Erne & KUngel nderson. J. F 933 Eskesen. Frank N. jmermueUer, Geo. H.930 Esler, John G .943 Eyres, Florist., dig. I \ppelgate, Flonst. . . .922 Pelthousen, J. E. . . ^'O'; 91? Fiedler & Co., A. G. Godfrey. .905 pishcr, Peter. .910 ~ I.,rton_W, H 947 Robinson Co. .929 The. 901 H. M .922 Mader, Paul 910 Rock Flower ( 911 Marshall & Co.. W. E.896 Roehrs Co., Juli .922 M«y- jr- L- * Co 902 McCallum Co., i he .894-909 Funglne ._, .893-95- Galax Leaves 929-31 Plantlifc: .,0-900-01 Glass 944-46-46-47 Pott 893-95-96- Glass Cutters 945 Rcfrigeratoi 900-01-33 Glazing Points 946 Ribbons... ,Wm.924 An .893- Greenhouse 940 Rolker & Sons, 938 Rosedale Hardy Plant Antiri ^^■tS-i:Aj'' FreSe;^'ci:,-F.W-.|^: g^g.S;^.^;;::«M Ro^erontCar^na;.:lii Areca 930 FlorUta- Hail Assn.... 929 MfP^ Refrigerator Roser, Flower. Shop "■" »-- idgley, Riedel & Mey- Flower Shop, The ".J".? S?S Foley Gnhs. Mfg. ».-o^__ M;iMy'r;;'john W.: :939 Rowehl & G McManraon, J. J 924 Rupp, John F 899 Asters, 939 Ford, Wm^P 936 M^Manus. James_.. .937 Russin^S Hanfling, "■"- '. 897-911 Lilium Multifloru [u'm. .893-95-98- Lily of the Valley 900-12-32-33-34 929-30-31 Ruscus., g. .944-45- Sash.... 946-47-48 Scaline., Construe- ' Sheep Ma ....929-31 . . . .929-31 .944-4.5^6 . 900 Asparagus. , Foley I 3aer', Julius 923 The. Baker, The Florist. . . 925 Ford. M. C. - • -m. J 939 Ford. Wm. I . Florist.. 925 Fottler, Fisk. Barrett, The Florist.. 925 son Co Barrows & Son. H. H Miehell i F Michell's Seed Hoi 929 Routzahn Seed ,""' MeHutchison&Co...908 Royal Glass Work 944 Mclntyre. John W ~ ' gig McManraon, ■ ' r^^.. McManus, Jt McNeff Swenson Ci FrwraS'&chid b;.'.'903 "^l"^"/ ?'''fe'? ^^urs. ^^ The. i;^S-feali ^Ji^ssrr:;: Ji Mgo,ifU;;n^ateHa^ 15^ Ba^y State Nurs.,The.908 Froraent H E^. . 937 M^ti'. Henry::.-.. .".'11? ie"^! id.': ::::::: :^^ gfl^dTgHeari iSS.W.C:: :::::!! Gt^ei^A.\^:::'!^^li Mey.er,Chas.F._._....900 Sch!at,er&Son,Wn>.930 ;eeerow Floral Co. ..924 Garden City Estates JeUamy Bros 911 Gnhs '. Bemb Floral Co., The. 923 Garland Gnhs. Mfg. ^'-'"'"•^■■^ -.Im cS'er-co.vj.M.v.:;!!? M!=l;f'-"^f°Pi-„- - Swirrco .939 Gibbons, the Sraila. ^'^'JC^"^' 930 K •Qdn r-M;'iVrv.' %fi Michler Bros. 'ci::: : .924 Scott. j'ohA: :: : Iti SegRH.-:.-.v.::9o1 s-fhe'^te fot G°^';m'k°l2rA----ii Mi"oS&S..:....903 Sheltoad G-hoLse.. 906 Graham & bon. A 923 j^. p,^^^, The.924 Sheridan. WalterF QOfi K^^ '^'°™"9.i7 MinSeapoUs Floral Co924 Siebrecht. Geo. C. . . C 92i Gr^C,;.;Tho;.-j::::89l Momnger Co.. John Sie^echt Walter R io ''cr.'!.'^".'..':'°.T.936 Moon Ci.; The Wm!*' SkWefsky''&-Co:.-S.;^S, '^ Carn, 896 GudeBros'.Co: 893-94-96- Manetti... 1-28-32-33- Maples. . . . 934 Marguerite! S94-96-C- ■• ■ ■■ 944-45-46-47-48 Sheet Moss. .. , 896-99-900-01 Greenhouse Goods... , 944- Shower Sprays. 900-11-32-33 945-46^7-48 Soot 934 Greenhouse Material.944- Sphagnum Mos; Gutters. o!,^.-■.u-<..- Montbretias 901 Heaters 944-45 finioil 899-900-11 Moonvine... 900-05-10-33 Heating Applianccs944-45 Tobacco Dust. . 901-06-08-09- Mignonette^ 900 Horse Manure. ... ..943 Tobacco Powdci Hot Bed Sash . .944-45-46 Tobacco Stems. Mushroom 906-08-09 Myrtus. . . .96-900- Narcissus.. 910-11-33-34 Nai nOfi-08-09 Nu .909 Oni In .901 Irrigation.. 894-942-43 Toothpicks 2il Tree Tubs Tubs Ventilating Appan y bchlmg. Mai ..897 Schmiat.J. C se SchmiU. F. W. O. 897 Scholtz The Florist, Bennett, John. &Co..H.'H.: g, H.G Bertermann Bros. Co Bidwell & Fobes. . . . Black, Chas Black. Son & Co.. Jc Blackistone. Z. D. . . Schulz. Jacob 924 California Privet., :■.' 900-33 Laurel. iery Stock.. 906-08-09 Laurel Festoonir n Sets 898 Laurel Wreaths. a0b-0S-U9 Orchids 903 Lemon Oil 942 ,.„...,„„ o^t'^T 893-94-95-96 Ornamental Shrubs. .906- Leucothce Sprays.. 929-31 X™"!""'" ^^^l, 899-900-01-05 _ _ 90S-ra Magnolia 929-31 ^=™^""= 92^-27-28 Whoteale Florists. . .934; 935-36-37-38-39-40 Wild Smilax.... 929-30-31 Wreaths 929-30-31 Bulbs. 910 „ - ,^ 894 Caladiums 893-94-900- Ornamental Trees. California Privet Cut. ....897 .900-12 Petunis _ 894-98- ^, , 899-910-11-12-33-34 Phlox. 906- Ma: 908-09 Mastica 901-03- Moss 908 32-33-34 Nico-Fume. . 899-901-05-33 Nikoteen.... 902-03-04-10-11-32-33- Phoe Pinks, .897-900- 906-08-09 899-900- 905-10-11-33-34 .897-905-10-34 Jon Ton 1 The owe, M. .937 GuntherBros .937 Guttman & Rayn 923 HaberraeWsSons,J.J. Moore, Hentz & Nash BowiVM. a: :::::::: 95 ""°"™'" » =»■ Brcck-Robinson Nurs.906 Hale, Thaddeus Breitmeyer's Sons, J . . 923 HaU & Robinsoi ' Brown Bros. & Co.... 925 Hanford, R. G . Co. Skinner Irrigation ,Co.945 9: 937 Slinn, B. S., Jr 937 Canterbury Bells, 900 Slinn, Clarence 937 Celo.sia Seed ( Smith, Henry ....910-32 )-9 11-33-34 924 MuUanphy, FlorUt. .905 Murray, Samuel. . . ■S5J Myer, Horist .932 Nagel. Rudolf. •925 Na'&lik.A.^ .928 Smith & Co.. E.D. .947 Cin Smith & Fetters Co. .923 923 Smith & Gannett 902 924 Smith AHemenway.. 945 Chrysanthe _ .Peter. ..96i^33 srs^-fci^^L :zzj,^^:.':. ,^ 1.:. z^ ., Bryan, Alonzo J 934 Harris. Ern<=t. ..... .911 Naaon. L. B 937 Snyder&Co jBuckbee, H. W. .. . .925 Harrison's Nursenes. ,908 Na,'i Florists' Board Solomon & Son, L. Bunyard, A. T., Flo- Hart, Geo. B 930 of Trade 930 Soltau Fernery, B.. . .932 CIcma 'x,'"^':.i: onn Hart.Wm.G... 903 National Show Gar- Stewart. E. E 894 BurnettBros. 900 Hatcher. John C 922 dens 899 Stoothoff Co.. H. A...942 Cocos. l»A^Co-.V.| ^Si^O^-^ Krw^'-Tgi florist'^'' ^— H-'^°"^cV34 ^"" ^ By" Bros 934 Henshaw & Fenrich. .935 Co The 909 894-942 Caldwell The Woods- Herbert & Fleishauer. 896 New York Stable Ma- Syracuse Pottery Co.. 941 """ Herr. A. M 933-34 nure Co 943 Thompson & Co ~ "" «s*Co..A.H....941 Nicholas, John S 924 B ;hland Park Green- Nicotine Mfg. Co., The 923 942 Totty, Chas. H 912 Cosmos 941 Niessen Co., The Leo.939 Towns, Thos. R 932 Cuph( California Florist, The925 Hews & Co., A. H Camp Conduit Co.... 944 Higl' Cannata, J. P 911 ht Carbone, Florist 922 Hilfinge- i^.cmcu v-u., *ue i-cv.t.oc. .u.^..^, .*..^3. .v ^^^ ^«h»^.*. ■ . ■ Carnation Support Co.. HiUCo..The E. G....940 Noe, L. M 937 Traendly & Schenck..937 Cut Flowers The 902 Hill Nursery Co.. Inc.. North-Eastern Fores- Travis Co.. G. E 946 931-34-' " Carter's Tested Seeds, The D 908 try Co., The 909 Undritz, R 905 Inc 901 Hitchings&Co 948 Qechslin. Ernest 940 Van Assche, Frank. . .944 Cyclamen Chicago Carnation Co.. Hollywood Gardens.. .925 Orchid. The 924 Van Gelderen, G. W..909 Daffodils. 940 Holm & Olson 925 Ouwerterk, P 909 Vaughan's Seed Store Dahlias... .900 HoIton&Hunkel Co..938 Palethorpe Co., Inc., 896-99 Daisies..'. Chinnick, W.J. . ..^.932 Home Correspondence p. R 942 Vick's Sons, James. . .901 Decorative Stock " ' ' """ Palmer & Son. W. J ■ !-34 Poii 910 Poppy. „ 900 Primula .894-900-34 Privet. ums 893- Privet Cuttings.... 906 08- 10-1M2-2S- 9''9-12 932-33-34 Ptcns 932-33 um Cut- Rhododendrons 906- .893-97-901- 908-09-34 12-2832-33- Roses 893-94-901- 934 900-33 Ru nable Stock.... 893- 895-97-98-901-02-03-04- 905-06-08-09-10-11-12- 928-32-33-34 894-95-96-99- 900-01 901-05-06-08- 909-12 Smilax 893-900-10-11 Snapdra.eon 893-95-98- 900-12-32-33-34 Spiraas 909-33 Stevia 910-32-34 40 Stocks....899-900-10-ll-34 10 Stokesia 897 896-99-900-01 Seeds... . .900-01-10- 911-32-33-34 Shrubs Childs. John Lewis Chinnick. W. J. . . . Christensen. Thos. I Clark. Florbt . Clarke' ,Dav The Conwell, H. E Coombs. Arthur.. . . Coombs, Florist. . . Cowee. W. J Cowen's Sons. N . . , Coyle, James Craig Co.. Robt . . . Crouch. Mrs. J. W. . 925 Hontsch Boiier Co. ... 945 P^'k^FloraTcbV, The'.? ..924 Holland Nurs., The... 906 Parker. John L. )-34 Sweet Pea Seed. . . S94-! 'ob- Sweet Williams i Itural Adv Parkes Const. Co.. Parshelsky Bros.. . Pearce. George.. . . 1-911 „„,.-97-98-901-l, ^,;^ 904-05-06-08-09-10-11- Table Ferns.. 912-28-32-33-34 Thunbergia. . Delphiniums. .912 Horan. E. C. . . . . 930 Howard. J. W 942 Pjckha „. .., . 928 Hudson Carbon Co . . 942 Peirce E Allan .923 IdlewHd Gnhs 924 Penn the Floris Pennocfc-Meehf .941 Waller Seed Co.. The .922 L. D WaUh. Alfred E. .947 Irwin.R.J 903-26-27 s. S 902-39 Warburton Florii IsbeU.S.M. &C0....896 p^rry Boston Doane Ward & Co.. R.^ . 924 Dianthus. . .901 Dish Fern. .933 Dracanas. 897 Tradescai .903-33 Trees.... 1-32-33- Tritoma. arendor£r. A — , Wax Bros Jacobs. S. & Son 944 Co 941 Weber & Co.. C. S. Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis Pfaff & KendaU 945 Weeber & Don 929 Pfaltzgralf Pottery Co.. Welch Bros. Co. . . 923 Eupatorium 895 Evergreens 006-OS 924 Farm Seeds , . . 896-94-' 922 Ferns 901-03-10- . 901 Vegetable Plants . ,S97 )S-09 Vegetable Seeds . . The .922 West View Floral 1 Co.. F. R. .941 Pillsburv. I. L .__ ■925 Pine Grove Floral Whitton. Samuel aoo ruiiKias. . Co.. F. W Corp 912 Wietor Bros 940 Gaillardii : Silk Mills Wilk, John 898 Genista . . . 930 Williamsport FIoralCo925 Geraniun- lj>rp. Pine Tr Co..l — .943 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Cut Flower Eichange.937 Jennings. E. B.. . Dahlborn & Co.. J. P.. 945 Johnson Seed Co. Dailledouze Bros 904 Johnston, T. J. & Co. Danker, Florist. . . Dann & Son, J. H Darbee, Florist Day Co., W. E.... Deamud Co., J. B. DeBuck, John 903 Kelsey Ni De Graff Bros. Ltd.. . 901 I DeNave. Paul 903 Kentucky Tobacco Den Ouden & Sons. H.906 Prod. Co.. The. . . Dietsch Co.. A 946 Kerr. The Florist.. . Dillcr. Caskey & Keen Kervan Co.. The... 945 Kessler.Wm 936 piantlife Co .:..943 Floral Co 904 King Construction Co.947 Poehlmann Bros. Co. .940 Winterson's SeedSl "■" ■'■ "' " 905 Pollworth Co.. C. C..938 Wolfinger Florist. . 934 Potter Floral Co 923 Wood Bros 932 Grasses "■■ - ■:erCityMach.Co945 Woodrow & Marketos.937 Hardy Pereni --- i, r, -- --- .^ nick G'houses.902-12 Woodruff & Son., S. D896 90' "^^ '^" 925 Kuhlmann.H.H 923 Ramsburg. G. S 898 Young S Co.. A. I 936 Helioti r- Randall. A. L. Co 940 Young. Florist 925 909 Randall's Flower Shop925 Young. John 935 Herbai 903 Rawlings. Elmer 910 Young & Nugent 924 923 Rawson. The Florist.. 923 Zimmerman Bros 928 Hollyh 925 Read &Co., L. H....S98 Zvolanek. A. C. 894 Honey ...906-08-09 Wallflowers.. 906-08-09 Water Lilies. , 9id-ii-r" " "" Drak Drake'Creenhou; Drake Point Gnl Dreer, Henry , , W. E.. efaler, \ himani Lancaster Coun Wilson, H. E. Wilson. R. G 922 Geranii 901 Windier Wholesale .924 Gloxi MISCELLANEOUS For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page Echoes of the N. Y. Flower Show Geo. Chadborn of Newburgh was one of the many out of town retailers at this show. He was accompanied by liis grower and felt well repaid for the trip. Benjamin Hammond demonstrated his interest in the show by sending his of- fice and shipping staff in two parties to see and learn. The manufacturers of insecticides were never stronger in evi- dence. F. X. Dienst and wife, of Middletown, N. Y., were interested visitors, and were careful to carry away the special number of The Florists' Exchange as a souve- nir. Middletown consists of the middle class in large proportion, and a stimulus will be given to the business following this visit. W. R. Wettlin of Hornell, N. T., said he would return and inform the "Co." what he saw. He is a specialist in Cy- clamens and Cinerarias, and was espe- cially interested in the fine exhibits of the just longing for the time when they can add Hadley Rose to the list for general distribution. They handle practically every variety in general use. C. M. Hutchison of the Dillon Green- houses, Bloomsburg, Pa., expressed him- self well pleased with the results of his exhibit of Hoses in planting sizes, and hastened home to supervise the filling of a big batch of orders for Verbenas, which is a specialty of his. Miss Dorrance of the Benj. Dorrance Greenhouses, Dorranceton, Pa., expressed her delight at the splendid showing made in the Rose section, and regretted that conditions prevented her from entering the lists. Another week and she would have a glorious display. C. F. Stroud, Biddeford. Me., was one of the "down-Easters," and was delighted with the reception given to Pink De- light Carnation. It is in its element in New England. W. M. )S-34 Boxwood , 897 Carnation Staple; ,,S97- Chifl'ons 06-08-09-11-28 Cut Flower Boxe 910-11- Cycas Leaves. . . Dagger Fern 9J2 New Haven Co. (Conn.) Hort. Soc. i9-30 The New Haven Co. Horticultural So- 14-45 ciety met in its rooms, 444 State st. on i9-31 March 24 with President Brooks in the •904 chair. There was a large attendance of Members and the preliminary schedules 905-41-46 Lager & HurreU.. ungeiH.Rx::: .901- Decorative Evergn ;. 929-31 .929-31 .929-31 Ebbin „s&VanGioos. Eble,Cha3 Edwards' Folding Box. 90B Floral Co. . UrmonOilCo Leonard, I. & J. L.. Leonard Seed Co.. .900 stock of c Retail Houses. ' 901 922-23-24-25 . 905-09-10-12 Envelopes. :929 897-901-05-11 Fancy Baskets. ...929-30 897-910-' Fancy Ferns 929-31 911-32-33-34 Fertilizers 894-942-43 ham Com'pany's medal. X H. Slocombe scored for Violet Marie Louise. 60 points, single Violets. 90, and for a handsome bunch of Sweet Peas, 80. Mr. Slocombe gave some very interesting garding " " " lively discussion followed that was participated ln_by_all who were present. W. S. 914 The Florists' Exchange POUNDED IN 1888 S. A. F. Outdoor Garden at Panama-Pacific 1"=^' ™« originated in America during the past fi A WeeSly MeOinm of IntercliaJig-e for Florists, Nur- serymen, Seedsmen and the Trade in General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street. New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. H. Orlfflth, secretary; David Tou- •zeau, treasurer. The address of the officers is the address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697, ^ Telephone, Beekman 3765 and 3766 FRINCIFAI^ BBANCH OFFICES Boston: Robert Cameron, Cambridge, Mass. PIiUadelpMa: "Wm, H. Engler, 4651 Lancaster ave. Bell telephone, Belmont 412. The address label Indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Beglstered Cable Address: Florex Newyorfe. Advertising.— Copy should reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, on Tuesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertising forms go to press Wednesday. Yearly Subscription. — United States and Mexico, Jl.OO, Canada, ?2.0B. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Draft on New York, Post Office or Express Money Order; If paid in money, please register letter. . All cheques and remittances for advertising accounts should be made payable to The Florists' Exchange, at Its principal offlce, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. Telegrams. — Telegrams received at this offlce up to 12 "Wednesday, containing changes_Jn^ji,dvertising, will receive ntended for our Saturday . in"" be forwarded Whether or not this society holds its annual conven- tion at the mouth of the Golden Gate in 1915, the oppor- tunity has come whereby the Society of American Flo- rists and Ornamental Horticulturists in that year may obtain world-wide publicity of the highest order, and add to its reputation as the most progressive association in America, that, too, at a minimum of expense, through the establishment and operation at San Francisco of an outdoor exhibit to be known as the S. A. F. and O. H. Outdor Garden or, better still, the S. A. F. Convention Garden. We are assured by Superintendent of Horti- . culture Dennison that such co-operation among its mem- bers would be heartily welcomed, that the plants,, seeds or bulbs contributed would be cared for without fur- ther expense to the exhibitor, if so desired, and that there will be no charge for the space occupied in this garden. Mr. Dennison journeyed East to select a superinten- dent of floriculture and this fact should be an incentive to the growers on this Coast to co-operate heartily in the undertaking. Whatever shape the garden may assume a garden there certainly will be. Wm. Plumb, the new appointee, is in full sympathy with the idea, and all may depend upon his active assistance. The position of the garden, right on the Bay, will be most unique. The opportunity for the extension of busi- ness, especially to points in South America and Asia, will be unrivaled; this opening will apply equally well to all the Pacific Coast territory. Undoubtedly, if a garden is to be carried on under the auspices of the S. A. F., a decision should be made promptly. The matter is one of sufficient importance to call for a special meeting of the Directors of the S. A. F., so that the idea might be passed on by them, and the sanction of the members of the Society at the August meeting would undoubtedly follow. California has done honor to the East through the appointment of an Eastern man as Superintendent of Floriculture, and it is up to the people of the East to show their appreciation through giving the floricultural department their most hearty co-operation. The Week's Meetings at Grand Opera House or. Club, at S p.m. -New London County ester ( i p.m.— Springfield (Ohio) Flor. Club, at 7.3( Tuesday, April 14.— Newport (R. I.) Hort. Flor. Oub.- Holyoke ■ • ■ at 7.30, at Holyoke. Thursday, April 16.— Cook County Flor. Ass'n., at The Tavern, W. Washington St., Chicago, at 8 p.m.— New Orleans Hort. Soc, Ass'n. of Commerce Bldg., at S p.m.— Essex County (N.'J.) Flor. Club, Kreuger Auditorium, 25 Belmont ave., Newark, N. J., at 8 p.m. "Please Name This Plant" Among the duties that lend pleasure to the office of editorship of a trade floricultural paper is that of nam- ing plants. These are sent in for identification from readers whose facilities for seeing a large variety of plants are probably not so good as those of the editor and his staff. But some stiff tests are sent to us, and the difficulty of naming the plants or specimens cor- rectly is much increased when the contributor sends the merest snippet of a leaf, or the smallest, most wizened looking truss or bloom that he can find, and worse than aO, no description is vouchsafed in the let- ter accompanying the plant. "Please to name the en- closed flower," and oblige yours truly" is the burden of many of these communications. In such cases it looks as though the senders did not greatly value a correct name anyway, and they cannot be surprised if their inquiries received attention in proportion to the care, or want of it, that they themselves exhibit. Texas Flowers for Texas People Our readers are aware that the florists of Texas have for some time past been making active preparations for a great State meeting, to be held at Waco in the month of May, with the object in view of forming a State-wide organization. During the past week or ten days these preparations have been moving briskly; dele- gates from Houston have visited Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, San Antonio and other towns and cities, in each of which places enthusiastic meetings have been held by the florists. One of the great objects to be attained by our Southern confreres is the production in Texas of all the plants and flowers that Texas people require, so as to be independent, in a very large measure at least, of outside sources. This is a very laudable ambition and will doubtless be carried to a successful conclusion. The florists have also in their mind the whole idea of city improvement and beautification, while of course their own trade interests will have always to receive a close consideration. When the time came for the awarding of this its importance as a valuable token of recognitic realized, and to meet this fairly, the executivi mittee set the date of award for Monday, March 2 After the judging of the splendid exhibit of cut Rosi some discussion arose, as it was not quite clear the donor, Mrs. Gertrude M. Hubbard, had in view ai particular or special class of Rose. At that meeting committee was appointed as already mentioned in Ti Exchange, composed of Messrs. Robert Simpson Clifton, N. J.; Alex. Cummings, Jr. of Cromwell, Com and S. S. Pennock of Philadelphia, to select a list i eligible Roses from which to select a Rose deserving the medal. This list being submitted on March 26, was gone ovi by the judges "and executive committee, and resulte in a tie vote between the Rose Radiance and Excels thus bringing prominently forward two distinct classe The subject was fairly weighed and a proposition Wi made upon the part of the Secretary of the America Rose Society, to equalize the situation by giving a mei" equal in value and merit to the Hubbard medal, for i class not covered. The matter was left in the hands the executive committee for final action. To obtai the broadest views, letters have been addressed several rosarians of note who were not present, for expression of opinion. The Rose exhibits at the show in the Grand Centr; Palace certainly were fine; a gold medal was awarded the Montgomery & Co., Hadley, Mass., for the R^ Hadlev; the silver medal to Robert Scott & Son, Sha Hill, Pa., for Rose Killarney Brilliant. The two me from the Toronto Horticultural Society were awar to Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. and to M. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Benjamin Hammonh, Secretary American Rose Society Fire Insurance on Greenhouses Here is a subject vital to the financial security of all in the business, and yet seldom touched upon at our club or society meetings. Years ago an effort was made to launch a mutual fire insurance company, coun- tenanced by the Society of American Florists, but al- though good men were at the head of the movement, it fell through, as the difficulties in the way of forming such a company seemed almost insuperable. The general opinion held is that florists are compelled by the standard line companies to pay an extremely high rate of insurance on their houses, amounting in many cases to a rate so high as to make it prohibitive. The question arises whether, if the patronage of the florists could be given exclusively to three or four first- class insurance companies, those doing a national busi- ness, it would not be possible to induce the experts of such companies to look carefully into the rate in an endeavor to ascertain what would be the lowest charge they could make per $100. "These risks would naturally have to be divided into several classes — for instance, the modern greenhouse, built with a minimum of wood and with its boiler house separate from the range, should be insurable at a mini- mum of expense, whereas an old-fashioned greenhouse, built entirely of wood and with its heating plant form- ing a portion of the range itself, would be called upon to pay the highest rate. Much assistance could be given and considerable light thrown on the subject if our readers wovJd take this matter up and inform us what rate they are paying, the amount of insurance they are carrying, the total value of the property, and, most important of all, the class of risk; that is to say, what their buildings are constructed of and how the boiler and heating plant is arranged. The modern factory now enjoys additional protection — and incidentally a greatly reduced rate — in the way of sprinkler pipes which automatically discharge water at any point on the floor where the temperature reaches a certain degree of heat. In the boiler house and the packing shed sprinkler pipes might prove of high value and assist in minimizing the insurance rate — we do not know that they would be objectionable in the green- house, for there is little danger to be apprehended from their "going off" without due provocation. Awarding'the Hubbard Gold^Medal The annual exhibition of the American Rose Society of 1914. was the 15th annual meeting, and six out of the fifteen meetings have been held in New York City. The total prizes awarded reach .$2190, besides medals. One prize, which has awakened much interest, is the Mrs. Gertrude M. Hubbard medal, which is a prize in perpetuity to be given each five years. A gold medal to go to the originator of the Rose pronounced the S. A. F. and 0. H. Meeting of the Board of Directors A meeting of the Board of Directors ot the of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultui was held at the Parker House, Boston, Mass., March 17 and IS. Present: President Theodore Wli Vice-president Patrick Welch, Secretary John Yquiij Treasurer Wm. F. Kasting. Directors John K Farquhar, Charles H. Tofty, John A. Evans, Augui Poehlmann, Thomas Roland, J. A. Peterson and J.i Hess, also W. F. Gude, the Washington representat and George Asmus, Chairman of the National Flo' Show Committee. Mr. Farquhar and the Boston members of the had made all the arrangements in advance, so that work of the Board was transacted without any del or intermissions. Luncheon and dinner had been _ vided for in an adjoining room, so no time was lostT: journeying to places of refreshment, and the meeting of the Board were practically continuous. The Iocs ' members reported in detail as to the progress alread made toward carrying out the plans of the conventior and that for the outdoor planting exhibition a plot o ground containing about 10 acres in the Back Bay sec Hon had been obtained, and was being prepared am laid out for the use of the society. The Convention Garden It was decided that the outdoor planting exhibitioi should be known hereafter as the "Convention Garden.' It was decided that details connected therewith be lei in the hands of the local committee. The prices to h charged for space are to be not less than 5c. per sq. ft and not to exceed lOe. per sq. ft.; as this plot o ground is under the Park Department, a charge fo rental could not be made, and the 5c. to lOc. per sq ft. will be charged to the care and maintenance of thi exhibit, carrying out the arrangement made with thi authorities of Boston. It was necessary that the sun of' $1500 be deposited with the Treasurer of Bostoi to assure the city against any losses which may occur Any profits that" may be derived from the Conventioi Garden will be turned into the treasury of the society Awards for the exhibits in the Convention Garden wil be in the form of medals, certificates, or diplomas there will be no money prizes. Allotment of space ant the management of "the Convention Garden will b( under the supervision of the advisory committee, bui under the direct management of James B. Shea, deputy commissioner of parks. The president is authorized t( appoint five judges for the Convention Garden. The Indoor Trade Exhibition Mechanics' Building was selected in which to hold th<' indoor trade exhibition. In this building there will bf 40,000 sq. ft. of available space. The rules governing this and the prices for space, are to be the same ai charged at the convention in Minneapolis. The ruli regarding signs was amended so that the official sigr should not cost more than $3. A preliminary program was presented by the com- April 11, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 915 mittee appointed for the purpose, and the completion of it was left to the president, vice-president and secretary. It was decided to have a three days' business con- vention, the fourth day being set aside for entertain- ment. Messrs. Roland, Farquhar, and Hess were appointed a committee to consider the proper standardization of flower pots. This committee is to report at the meeting of the Board of Directors to be held in Boston before the next convention. It was recommended that the society join the L'Union Horticole Professionelle International, the fee for same being $10. Hotels It was decided that the Hotel Copley Plaza be selected as headquarters of the society during the time of the convention. The local 'committee will pubUsh in the trade papers a list of all the other hotels, and their rates, at a later date. Appropriations were made for different purposes for carrying on the work of the society for the present year. President Wirth appointed Charles E. Critchell as chairman of the committee of sports. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were referred to an auditing committee and found to be correct. These reports had previously been audited by a iirm of certified public accountants in Buffalo. The action of the treasurer in depositing the funds of the society in the different banlis mentioned in his report was approved. Committee on Affiliation The question of affiliation was given careful considera- tion by the meeting, and George Asmus, W. F. Kasting and J. J. Hess were appointed a committee to devise plans for affiliation; such plans could then be pre- sented to the different organizations stating what the society would be willing to do toward bringing about affiliation. This committee is to report at the meeting of the Board previous to the convention, mileage to be allowed the members of this committee for one meeting only, in a central city. George Asmus gave a detailed report of the progress on the work being done toward the next National Flower Show, to be held in Philadelphia in 1916, and states that he and the other members of the committee were on their way to Philadelphia to inspect the build- ing where the next National Flower Show wiU be held. It was decided that the public should not be admitted to the indoor trade exhibition which is to be held at the Mechanics' Building, at the time of the convention. Mr. Gude presented final resolutions as offered by his committee. John Young, Secretary. Allotments will be made with preference to earliness of application, which, together with all inquiries and correspondence, should be addressed to: James B. Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Parks and Recrea- tion, 33 Beacon St., Boston. It is the earnest desire of the committee that all allot- ments be completed by May 1. — John H. Dillon, Chairman Park and Recreation Commission. Jas. B. Shea, Chairman Convention Garden Committee. S. A. F. Convention Garden The Park and Recreation Department of the City of Boston, in conjunction with the S. A. F. and O. H. Con- vention Garden committee, have sent to The Exchange a plan of the proposed garden of the S. A. F. which we reproduce herewith. Owing to the lateness of the season and the near approach of planting time, the early consideration of our readers is desired. The only charge will be for planting and care of plants throughout the season, which will be at the rate of 10c. (ten cents) per sq. ft. of space occupied. For a large area, special arrangements can be made by consulting with the chairman. It must be clearly understood that aU the arrange- ments, grouping, and control of the exhibits will be under the direction of the Park and Recreation Depart- ment of the City of Boston, and also that no exhibit may be removed until that department gives authority for such removal next Autumn. It is expected that this will be the largest exhibit of its kind ever made in this country, numerous inquiries for space having been made already. The fullest co- operation and support of the trade is earnestly desired, and to this end intending exhibitors will please make their space requirements known to the committee at once. The tent space will be devoted to tender plants requiring protection from sun and wind. Space G in the plan is a space shaded by large trees and should be devoted to evergreens and shrubbery. The other groups A, B, C, D, E and F, are all open, level land, available for general exhibits. The small bays in the adjacent Fens Pond bordering on sections E and F, are admirably adapted to water gardening, semi-aquatic and shore planting. Emblem Flowers ' O bleSyplovi 4^ II 1 (f^bituar^ 1 t James H. McManus It is with regret that we have to record the death of James H. McManus, one of the oldest florist sales- men in Boston. He died suddenly on Friday evening, April 3, at his home, 120 Hyde Park ave.. Forest Hills, Boston. He was at work all day on Friday, and while talldng to a friend at his home he dropped dead. He was in the employ of the Galvins for ,44. years, having started work with John Galvin & Sons when 13 years of age. At the time of his death he was manager of the Galvin store on Tremont st. and leaves a widow and one daughter. He was an able man in his busi- ness and knew the florists' art thoroughly. He was liked and highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral was on Monday, April 6, and the floral pieces sent by relatives and friends were most elaborate; nearly all the retail stores in the city sent beautiful floral remembrances. R. C. Plan of S. A. F. Convention Garden>t".Boston. (See text) 916 The Florists' Exchange iilB^ A DOUBLE form of the popular Primula Kewensis has been exhibited in London by Jas Veitch & Sons The scented leaved Pelargonium (or Geramum) Clorinda, which is likely to become a general favorite both for indoors and for planting out in Summer, is a hybrid between a zonal Geranium and one of the scented leaved varieties, and appeared for the first time about six years ago. When properly grown and well flowered it is a real gem. By the way, the scented Pelargoniums are "coming Into their own" again. Collections are being formed, especially in English gardens, and exhibits of them appear pretty regularly at the flower shows. The Royal Horticultural Society has had a botanist, John Fraser, at work for some time endeavoring to sift out the nomenclature of the species, varieties and hybrids, which had become much confused. The writer once had charge of a collection of between four and Ave dozen distinct kinds. The subject of the proper pruning of flowering shrubs is being dealt with by Joseph Meehan in the Nursery Dept. It deserves all the attention that he and other experienced men can give it, and we agree with him in saying that there is a lamentable ignorance of how, what, and when to prune. More than one gardener has pruned away the very shoots that ought to have been left to give flowers. Next week The Exchange will publish some articles of special interest to the nurserymen and the planters of trees and shrubs, among these being "Shrubs That America Should Supply for Itself," "What the Nur- serymen are Doing to Educate the Planters of Shrubs," "Some Notable Hardy Shrubs at the Arnold Arbore- tum," "Choice New Shrubs," and an article pleading for the more liberal use of hardy herbaceous peren- nials. Have you noticed that the word "plant," as apphed to a greenhouse establishment or heating apparitus, is never used now in The Exchange? If it does appear it is because of those slip or errors of omission to which we are all liable. We beheve that in a florists' paper the word plant should be specifically used for a member of the vegetable kingdom and that only A GUEAT rock garden exhibit, with boulders weighing over a ton, was a feature of one of the foitnightly ex hibitions of the Royal Horticultural Society lecenth Can we hope to have something similar at the next New York Spring Show? The nurseiymen and land scape gardeners had better come along and help A RECENT daily consular report dealt with the flower industry of the Riviera. The value of the flowers an- nually dispatched from the French and Italian Riviera is no less than $12,028,830. The flowers are mostly Roses, Carnations and Violets. Pans is the largest customer and Gt. Britain comes next An interesting account of the Cocoanut Palm, with a description of the properties of its seeds, stem and roots, together with some cultivation notes, appears m the current issue of Merck's Report, with illustrations. It seems strange that so little has yet been seen of Nar- cissus King Alfred— a noble yellow trumpet Daifodil whose flowers, in the favored Channel Islands, have al- ready been added to the regular list of market Spring stock. It is a vigorous grower. If a man sees that another is makine a mistake — quite an unintentional one — and that this is liable to cause injury to interests they both have at heart, he would be a poor, unmanly sort of a chap if he deliber- ately refrained from letting his acquaintance or friend know of his position. Such a man could not hope to "I AM inclined to treat the subject of competition from an optimistic standpoint," said W. R. Wood in an address before the California Nurserymen's Association at Fresno. But he went on to point out that there were two kinds of competition — competition that is healthy, and competition that is unequivocally destruc- tive "Destructive competition is the result of price- cutting and can lead to but one end — ^financial loss for he who practises it, as well as for his competitors." It was a country village, and Pat Casey, one of the nursery teamsters, was making preparations for a "flit- ting"— the fourth removal in about 12 months. The parish priest happened to be passing, and remarked: "What! Moving again, Pat?" "Yes, your Reverence," replied Pat. "You are taking vour poultry, too, I see. I think they will be getting tired of being nioved about." "Getting tired?" said Pat, "why, sir, they're that used to it that every time they see a furniture van they run into the yard and lie o'n their backs with their legs in the air waitin' to have 'em tied." — Pittsburgh Chroni- cle-Teleffraph. The best Apple in the world, or variety of Apple, we «'ish to say, is Newtown. An English writer of distinc- tion savs: "It has captured the world." Moreover, he adds, "There are at least certainlv six American Apples better than Cox's Omno-e Pinpin," this latter being most frequently regarded as the finest English dessert Apple. Among the evergreens that are regarded as pretty generally hardy, and which ought therefore to be much more utilized than they are, the following can be named: Buxus sempervirens, B. Japonica, Cupressus Arizonica, Cryptomeria Japonica, Douglas Fir, Hemlock Snruce. Norwav Spruce, Japanese" Yew, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce and Picea pungens glauca, Juniperus Virginiana and its glaucous form; Osmanthus nquifolium, Pinus divaricata (svn. P. Bankseana, the Jack Pine), Pinus Strobus, the White Pine, Retinispora pisifera, R. plumosa, Thuya gigantea, Taxus Canadensis, Abies Pinsapo, Biota Orientalis, Andromeda polifolia and many Rhododendrons, Cedrus atlantica and C. a. glauca, Cistus laurifolius, Euonymus radicans and E. r. varieeata, Libocedrus decurrens and a heap of others equally good and equally hardy. In planting, remember that "all evergreens like company," so that close group- ing is advisable and more artistically effective into the bargain. A duplex flower of Sweet Pea Yarrawa European Review A spray of Winter-flowering Sweet Pea Yarrawa Grown by W. Atlee Burpee :& Co., Philadelphia New Winter-flowering Sweet Pea Yarrawa This varietv was first introduced into America by W. .Mice Burpee & Co. of Philadelphia and, as noted on page 77(1 of our issue of March 28, it was awarded a C. of M. at the New York Flower Show that week. The introducers state that they consider Yarrawa without ex- ception the greatest advance in forcing Sweet Peas yet introduced. They give the color as a beautiful shade of rich pinkish rose, the wings paler rose-pink with cream sufi^usion. The genera! average of the flowers is from 2i4in. to 2%in. in diameter. We show two illus- trations of this variety, one of a single bloom and one of a single spray. An Automatic Balcony Box Sprinkler This is an Ingenious device for automatically watering window and balcony boxes during the Summer when the owners are away on their vacations. It consists of an apparatus similar to an alarm clock, running four weeks, which lifts twice a day a lever, causing a stream of water to pour directly "into the boxes. The amount of water can be regulated at will, and also the duration of the stream by means of cat gut strings reacting to barometric pressure, the lever being lifted for a shorter time during rainy weather than during sunny weather. There must be a sufficiently large reservoir, a tank or barrel, to hold the amount' required for the period of absence. This "Blumenfreund" (Flower Friend) was invented by Otto Riebold of Berlin-Wilmersdorf, Ger- many, and further information as to its usefulness will be gladly furnished by the "Deutsche Gartenbau- Gesellschaft, Generalsekretariat, Berlin, N., Invaliden- strasse 42." — Gartenflora. New French Tuberous Begonias The French National Society of Horticulture has awarded a C. of M. to the following new tuberous Be- gonias by Vallerand Frferes of Asnijires (Seine) : Madaiie Rodocanachi has enormous round blooms, borne on stiff stems, ruby red in color, with much fringed petals. Madame Chaki.es Huihssee has a very large bloom, with petals overlapping hke those of a Camellia, salmon pink, darker on the under side. Roi Alphonse XIII has large blooms of a curious nankin yellow, shaded with chamois yellow, with petals slightly curving inward when fully unfolded. The plant is vigor- ous and prolific. — Revue Horticole. Tamarix liispida aestivalis This is considered the finest of all the Tamarixes, and one of the most beautiful of ornamental shrubs in general. The blooms are a briglit purple pink, which is in pleasing contrast to the peculiar silvery bluish green foliage. They are not lateral, as with most of the Tam- arixes, but every one of the graceful branches ends in a fine, large spike, like an Astilbe, and is a close rival in beauty to the splendid new Astilbes. AVell cultivated plants often produce spikes 24in. long and more than 12in. thick. Cut branches are lovely decorative material for vases, keeping fresh for a long time in water. The value of this Tamarix is enhanced by the fact that it blooms in the Summer and early Fall at a time when most ornamental shrubs are past. It has, moreover, a long season of bloom, the new shoots always producing fresh spikes. This Tamarisk should be cultivated for cut flower purposes and interior decorations.—Moeller's Deutsche Oaertner-Zeitung. April 11, 191'f- The Florists' Exchange 917 Rose Sunburst Yellow Roses By JOSEPH H. SPERRY THIS article will be limited in its scope to such present day yellow Roses as are used in large numbers, as commercial cut flowers. The origin, history, culture and comparative productiveness of vholly upon observations of these yellow Roses in the whole- sale cut flower market and the retail flower stores. Older Favorites!. £J For many years the only yellow Rose arriving in considerable numbers in the flower market was Perle des Jardins, originating in 1874, a deep canary yellow, too long known to require any remarks. This was pre- ceded by Safrano, originating in 1839, and often spoken of as "A good button-hole Rose," and also by the wall Rose Marechal Niel, originating in 1864, and several others. Between the introduction of Perle, and 1907, when Mrs. Aaron Ward was brought out, there were several other yellows, among which was Franz Deegen, (1901). Mrs. Aaron Ward was followed by Lady Hil- hngdon (1910), and by Melody and Sunburst in 1911. Already Melody is passing off the stage, and the three yellow Roses which have superseded Perle are Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hillingdon and Sunburst, a regular supply of which is found in the New York City cut flower market. Each of these Roses has its good quali- ties, judged by its appearance in the wholesale and retail stores. Mrs. Aaron Ward is a very attractive Rose, both in form and color; its smaller blooms even are very pretty, and can be used with charming effect in small bouquets and baskets; its largest blooms, though not of great size, when borne on long stems are very elegant. In short, Mrs. Aaron Ward is a very choice Rose, but its prettiness, its elegance, its attractiveness, are not be- cause it is a distinctively yellow Rose, for its Indian yellow petals, edged with white, does not give that im- pression to the observer. Lady Hillingdon is a distinctively golden yellow Rose, shaded fawn, and it remains yellow as long as the blooms last. Its buds are long and pointed, and its handsome foliage has a beautiful purple reflex. It is, however, long necked and wont to hang its head, and at its best it does not impress the observer as being as choice a Rose as Mrs. Aaron Ward. If, however, by propagating from plants which were free in a large measure from some of its glaring faults, an improved HiUingdon could be obtained without any change in color. Lady Hillingdon would, no doubt, long remain on the stage as the most pronounced yellow Rose among commercial cut flower varieties. Sunburst resembles neither Mrs. Aaron Ward nor Lady Hillingdon in color, or form, or size or foliage. It is a handsome and magnificent Rose, a choice Rose. It varies in color from orange yellow, to creamy white, and this variation in color is its weak point in its claim for a position among yellow Roses, though in all fair- ness it must be frankly admitted that its blooms are beautiful, whether they are orange yellow or creamy white. One point is particularly noticeable in this Rose —the medium sized blooms are usually the deeper yellow Sometimes, also. Sunburst is not as stiff necked as to be above criticism. Selection, no doubt, would lessen its faults and improve its many extraordinarily good qualities which make it one of the grandest yellow Roses ever seen. The Yellow Rose Not Overdone AVhtn it became known among wholesale florists that in iddition to the already existing commercial yellow 1 ^es not a few growers were planting Melody, Lady Hillingdon and Sunburst, there were many who freely I 1 jphesicd that the growing of yellow Roses would soon I o\t,idoiie, and that if any considerable number of 1 >bes ot this color were sent into the wholesale market joined this band of prophets failed to take cognizance of seveial factors which entered into the question of the fate ot yellow Roses, namely, that the yellow Carnation was piactically out of the market, that from November until i.ugust there were practically no yellow flowers in UiL mil Let except bulbous stock, which in many uses uld not take the place of a yellow Rose; that the color 1 the } ellow Roses harmonized with the furnishings t many houses where red or pink Roses could not be wlU used, and also with the color of many ladies' gowns, Lod last, but not of least importance, a good yellow Rose IS in itself an exquisitely beautiful flower. bo it comes to pass that we prophets are confronted 1 \ the fact that the yellow Roses now arriving in the iiiiiket are meeting with a steady sale at prices which <- impale favorably with those received for Roses of any other color, and while it is not thought, by their most enthusiastic advocates, that the volume of sales of yellow Roses will ever be as large as that of pink, white and red Roses, it is believed that within certain limits there will be a constant demand for these in the future, as well as the present, and as long as they are grown in moderation, they wiU sell at fair prices. The Parisian Rose Trials Thanks to the splendid arrangement and sensible rules in force in competing and judging at Bagatelle, since the first years of its existence, the International Competition Grounds at Bagatelle (near Paris, France), has become an institution of recognized greatest import- ance in the Rose world, says a writer in South African Gardening. Buyers and lovers of new Roses alike look upon varieties which have been distinguished at Baga- telle, with confidence as all-round first class, and as the very best of the year. Yet the arrangements in vogue at Bagatelle, to get at the true value of a new variety, are as simple as they are perfect, inspiring both exhibitors and the public with confidence. A Practical Test Before an award is made to a competing variety it has to stand a fair practical trial on the spot, being represented by five growing plants, which have to be submitted by the raiser to the management of the ground, every plant receiving equal attention, equal chances and conditions. Twice in the second year following the planting — in June and September respectively — an in- ternational juiy, composed of the celebrities of the Rose world of Europe and America, ineets in the grounds, to give its verdict on the merits of new varieties, rep- resented by a fair number of well-established plants, growing under normal conditions in the open ground. thus exposing their true character to the judges* eyes. Besides the quality of the flower, the habit of the whole plant is seriously considered in the judges' decisions. The general purpose for which the majority of new varieties are raised is planting in the open by the gen- eral public. Consequently, when showing new varieties, these should not be allowed to be represented by other specimens than such as are attainable by good culture under natural conditions, or at least they should be dis- tinctly marked "grown under glass for indoor purposes." The following awards, made at Bagatelle, during 1913, will prove interesting. Sixty varieties of new Roses had to be judg at Bagatell M. Pernet Ducher received the gold medal for the best new Rose of French origin, for the h. t. Mme. Chas. Lutaud. Two other varieties of the same raiser, Louise Catherine Breslau, (Pernetiana), and Mme. Edmond Rostand, h. t., were considered of equal value and could not compete further. Mabel Drew, h. t. (Alex. Dickson & Sons) received the gold medal for the best foreign variety. The following varieties received awards of merit; — Grange Colombe, h. t. (P. Guillot) ; Mrs. Amy Ham- mond, h. t. (MacGredy & Son); Luise Lila, h. t. (P. Lambert) ; Wichmoss, a Moss-Wichuraiana hybrid, by Barbier & Co. A jury of ladies of the French "Societie des Amis des Roses" made the following awards: — Grange Colombe, h. t. (P. Guillot), gold medal; Mrs. E. J. Holland, h. t. (MacGredy & Son), silver medal; Melody, h. t. (A. Dickson & Son), award of merit; Dorothy Ratcliffe, h. t. (MacGredy & Son), award of merit. Rose Lady Hillingdon 918 The Florists' Exchange X I Landscape Gardening ( By Robert B. Cridland, Landscape Architect 4 T The Flower Garden HE most personal note in the Art of Landscape Design is the flower garden, and no scheme of landscape development is complete, no matter how small the property, that does not provide space for a garden. It is in the garden that our individual fancies, as to the choice and arrangement of flowers, may be indulged. Here we may have a profusion of flowers, harmony of color, charm of effect, and above all, seclusion and restful quiet; for the growing of flowers is indeed the simplest yet most satisfying of pleasures. I would emphasize again that fitness is the very foundation of all artistic excellence and in none of the arts is this more applicable than in garden design. The flower garden, although a separate unit in the general landscape, and subject in itself to a greater freedom of treatment, must be in harmony with its surroimdings. If the house is of sunple design, simplicity must domi- nate the garden. That the charming Box bordered gar- dens of colonial days were so in keeping with the resi- dence was due largely to the simplicity of design; gar- dens With not only unpretentious outlines, but the variety of plants so limited that very simple color com- binations resulted. It is most gratifying to see, since more attention is being given to the arrangement of the house surround- ings, that the miscellaneous beds, which in former years were scattered over the lawn in a most heterogeneous fashion, are gradually being supplanted by the more orderly arrangement of plantations confined to the boundary lines of the property, bordered driveways or paths or within enclosed areas, as formal or informal gardens. The Enclosed Garden It is to the flower garden as an enclosed feature that these notes will chiefly apply. Enclosed gardens are by no means of modern origin. Space may not be given here to a fuU classification of the various types of gardens, but it will be well to consider briefly those that have had great influence in the development of our present day garden. Of these, the Italian, French and English gardens are most important. The Italian gardens did not depend on floral orna- mentation for their chief beauty. While not entirely devoid of flowers, they were mostly appreciated for their architectural embellishments. Built upon three levels, ample opportunity was afforded for retaining walls, capped with balustrades of the most ornate character. The use of water in the garden was brought to its greatest perfection by the Italian architects. Remark- able effects were achieved within a small compass and with little quantity. The French gardens were also very architectural in design, but more extensive in area. Much consideration was given to vistas, particularly along diagonal lines. Many plants trimmed to formal outlines were used. Even the trees were treated as units in the architectural scheme to be pruned and fashioned in harmony with the structural parts of the garden. The Italian and French gardens, though softened by the elements of time and made interesting by the charm of romance, are not so satisfying as the English gar- dens. The English garden exists more for its flowers, and, although not devoid of architectural features, the masonry is softened by the abimdant display of flower- ing plants. It is from the English garden and its flow- ers that we shall derive the greatest inspiration for our own gardens. Points to be Considered The flower garden should be treated as a unit in the general scheme and the principal views of the garden should be considered from the house. It should be an enclosure separated from the lawn by a wall or hedge. Such a scheme provides privacy and seclusion for those who would walk or work among the flowers; it is a protection to the growing plants and, in concealing the garden from without, leaves something to the imagina- tion and more to be appreciated from a vantage point in the house. The principal entrance to the garden shonld be from the home, and on an axis with some important door or window. The dimensions and shape of the garden are matters which will be influenced more or less by the residence and the configuration of the ground. The area of the garden, however, should always exceed that covered by the house. Where the property is rather narrow, the greater dimension of the garden should extend in the direction of the greater dimension of the property. In some instances it is advantageous, where the distance is not too great, to extend the garden from the house to the party line, arranging it so that it will come between the pleasure grounds and the service portion, as illustrated in sketch "A." The entire garden area should be on one plane if it is possible to so construct it at not too great an expense. This level should be somewhat below the estab- lished grade of the house line. Where the slope of the ground is too steep for such treatment, two or three levels may be established. A garden constructed on different levels may be made very interesting, as it affords an opportunity to introduce many architectural features and vary the planting on the difl'erent planes. Background It is important to consider the garden from the pic- turesque point of view. This will include not only the arrangement of the interior beds but quite as important is the setting of the surrounding plantations. The back- ground should be dense, of a varied assortment of plants. Where space permits and the height of the plants will not interfere with the view, make a back- ground of White Pine, Hemlocks, Birch, Beeches, Maples and Ash. (See illustration No. 1.) Such a com- bination will give pleasant contrast at ail seasons of the year, especially in the Fall, when the foliage of the deciduous trees turns to brilliant shades of red and yellow. On extensive grounds such a background planting may be placed some distance from the garden and particularly so when there is a little rise in the ground beyond the end of the garden. The outside line of the garden enclosure on the lawn side should always be obliterated with foliage. A mixed plantation of flowering shrubs with a few pyramidal evergreens at the corners is very effective. In the Southern States, where many of the broad-leaved ever- greens are hardy, the English Laurels, native Olive, Laurustinus and Carolina Cherry should be more widely used in such plantings. The flowering shrubs in the garden, lifting their heads above the garden enclosure, add a charm to the scene quite in tone with the floral efl'ects within, and the sinuous outline of the border plantation is in perfect harmony with the naturalistic aspect of the garden from without. When walls are adopted to enclose the garden, they should always be of the same material as the house. If the house walls are stuccoed, the sides of the garden wall should also be stuccoed, though for a little con- trast the piers and coping may be of brick. This refers to those gardens which are adjacent to the residences. When they are set apart, more or less isolated from the house, the material may difi'er from that in the building. The rubble dry stone wall of field boulders is most satisfactory and when partly covered by vines is highly picturesque. The height of outer garden walls wiU vary according to the surroundings. If the outlook is not particularly attractive, they may be 6ft. or 7ft. high. High walls are also a necessity in some localities as a protection to the plants. Where it is thought best to maintain views to the surrounding landscape, a wall 4ft. to 5ft. is sufficient. Subordinate garden walls should not be more than 4ft. Hedges The hedges of various plants are much less expensive and fulfill many requirements as a dividing line between lawn and garden. The Privet hedge is the most popu- lar, as its quick growth and dark green leafage forms an excellent background in a short period of time. The California Privet (Ligustrum ovallfollum), which is most frequently used, is not hardy in some latitudes. The tops are occasionally killed to the ground in Phila- delphia, and instances of the same damage being done in Kentucky are reported. For cold latitudes the va- riety Ligustrum Ibota is more satisfactory. The variety Ligustrum Regelianum is an excellent hedge plant where it is desired to have a more naturalistic enclosure. This is most attractive as a boundary to a wild garden; the lights and shadows, being highly contrasted, gives a pleasing variety to this formal feature more in time with naturalistic surroundings. The variety Ligustrum Amurense is much the best variety to use south of Washington; it rarely loses its leaves during the Winter and in the Carolinas, Tennessee and Georgia is ever- green. The Hemlock Spruce (Tsuga Canadensis) hedge is very little used of late years, probably because of its costliness, certainly not because it is not attractive. The color is excellent as a background, and, after grow- ing to the required height, much more formidable in appearance than the deciduous hedges. For immediate effect the Arborvitse (Thuya occidentalis) is most desirable. It is practicable to secure this variety of any height up to 7ft., which is an advantage for instances where it is to have an immediate efl'ect. The color is not so good for a background as plants of a darker shade of green, but nevertheless is recommended as a hedge plant of merit. The general character of the garden will be improved by using piers at the corners and entrance. It adds A very pretty garden below the house Hne, simple in outline and so located aa to have the advantage of a wooded background. The bay trees and pyramidal conifers lift it up and give variety to an otherwise uninteresting skyline. The view to the figure is enhanced throngh the introduction of these larger plants. It is preferable to have them planted rather This shows the ]M)ssiliihtu a of making a picturesque garden on unpreten The beds are placed along the w alks and the rectangular plats formed by the cross walks are left in turf. The Lombardy Poplars and conifers give a picturesque note to the scene, while the trees without, which are some distance from the enclosing hedge, form a pleasing setting. The Florists' Exchange 919 Sketch C. — ^A unique designlfor a sheltered gar- den seat to be placed on the axis of walks or in an isolated position commanding a pleasing vista. _ It is always possible to sit comfortably in a section sheltered from sun or wind. ignity to the scene and defines the outline more clearly. i large gardens where a long line of hedge is some- hat monotonous and at times irregular in alignment, ; is well to construct piers at regular, intervals for ariety and to maintain a more regular line than is therwise possible. The interior arrangement of walks and beds must be ractical and simple in outline, avoiding a complication f geometric figures, which are unrestful and difficult ) keep up. Straight lines always give more character lan curved ones and are much easier to maintain, ieds which may be reached from two sides can be 6ft. ide, while those which are provided with a path on at one side should not be more than 3ft. wide. The bed hould never be placed next to a hedge, as the roots lecome very troublesome in beds where the enriched lulverized soil encourages prolific root growth of the edge plants. Walks and Paths The width of the paths will be regulated, more or less, by the area devoted to the garden; but they should always be as broad as the space will allow. In the smallest formal garden, the minimum width should be 4ft. for the main paths, while the others may be as small as 2yjft. When gravel, brick or field stone are used in the" path construction, they should always be bordered with turf or box, or both. The turf border should not be less than twelve inches, and, where space will permit, wider. The periodic edging of. such narrow borders reduces them to displeasing irregular widths, and for this reason it is preferable and much more practical to provide a curbing of stone, cement or brick as an edge. When using cement for this purpose it is advisable to make a generous allowance of expansion joints, especially where radius curbs are constructed. The turf paths are undoubtedly the most preferable for gardens, for the greensward forms a fine canvas upon which to arrange the contrasting units of flower- ing plants. (See illustration No. 2.) The turf surface should always be greater than the bed areas. In south- ern latitudes, where it is not so practical to have turf paths, the red brick or gravel walks bordered with Buxus suifruticosa is preferable. The walks should be of harmonious color. Turf, brick, red gravel and field stone, laid with flat side up, are the most suitable. The greyish tint of crushed stone is not pleasing and limestone walks are too glaring. Turf walks are undoubtedly the most agreeable, but impractical in damp weather. Brick laid in basket or herring bone fashion with a neat border of brick on end and edge makes a splendid walk. If red gravel is used, it should be spread over a base of crushed stone at least 4in. deep and there should not be less than 2in. of the gravel. This should be rolled and thorouglily compacted. Flat stone walks should be laid on a 6in. base of cinders and either cement mortar or turf placed between the stones. If it is found advisable to construct the garden on more than one level, much thought should be given to the selection of materials and the design of the neces- sary steps and retaining walls. Garden steps built of stone or brick require a greater breadth of treat- ment than is necessary for these features in connection with buildings. The risers should be close to 6in., and the treads at least 14in. in width. Retaining WaUs The use of stone as retaining walls between garden levels is not so generally adopted as it should be. The dry stone wall is especially worthy of greater use. The foundations of garden walls should always extend at least 2ft., 6in. below grade and batter 2in. to the foot. The thickness of retaining walls will depend on the height it is necessary to make them. As a general rule, a thickness at the base of one-half the height will be found satisfactory. A great deal depends, however, on the physical structure of the soil; a sandy slippery soil will require a stronger wall than a hard clayey soil, the latter being more self-retaining. Given a re- taining wall with a northwest exposure, a scheme of wall planting is possible. Pockets may be left in the wall and filled with soil for plants. Alyssum saxatile, Heuchera sanguineum, Sedums, Arabis albida, Aquile- gias, Gypsophila, Valeriana, Santolina and many other plants are suitable for such a purpose. How much more effective is a treatment of retaining walls than the slope so generally adopted for each succeeding level. Such slopes are difficult to mow and ■ in a dry Summer the turf burns out badly. The dry wall may also be used tp enclose the garden, especially in locations where good rock is to be had on the groimd. When used for this purpose they should batter or break back from each side and vines planted along the full length at irregular intervals. The vines should not be allowed to cover the entire wall. Rather, for reasons of contrast, and to show decidedly the limitations of the garden and the formidableness of the retaining and supporting wall, quite good stretches of it should be left uncovered. All retaining boundary walls should terminate in piers and the corners and all entrances should be defined by similar features. When the garden is situated on two or three levels, it is often very practicable to devote the first level to the Winter garden, planted to evergreens with good areas of turf; the second plateau to perennials and the third to Roses. Where only two levels exist, combine the perennials and Roses by placing the Roses around the outer edge and the herbaceous plants and annuals in the inner beds. (See Sketch B.) The construction and setting of the garden, essential as they are to its success, are second in unportance to the floral ensemble. In the selection and arrangement - of the flowers a great deal of liberty may be exercised and personal tastes indulged. The best planned and most enjoyable gardens are those which provide a sequence of bloom, starting with the Snowdrops and Crocuses in early Spring and continuing on through the Spring, Summer and Fall until the waning season is brightened by such old favorites as the Japanese Anem- ones and ushered out by the hardy Chrysanthemums. Regardless of the care exercised in the selection and placing of the plants, the garden will not be altogether a success without the introduction of annuals. Among the annuals are some of the most showy and useful plants that we have and they can be raised at a very small cost. Evergreens and Flowering Shrubs Hardy shrubs, too, have a place in the flower garden, where the breadth is sufficient to allow unhampered development. These plants will give more character to the garden and afford a background for the flowers. Their use is appreciated in breaking up broad views and establishing vistas to distant and interesting points. The Deutzias, Philadelphus coronarius, Kerria Japonica, Viburnums, Syringas, Spiraeas and Buddleia are all good shrubs for garden use. Planted as specimens, they should be well separated, always leaving ample space for the herbaceous plants between the individual shrubs. Oftentimes shrubs in the garden may be util- ized to shade and protect some rather tender perennials or hardy bulbs. Unless we would have the garden almost devoid of interest during the Winter months it is well to intro- duce some evergreens. These should be placed at regu- lar intervals and always at the corners and ends of the Sketch A. — Plan showing an arrangement of the flower and Rose gardens on and placed on the axis of a door in the living room of the house. The garden ' the party Ime and divides the lawn from the vegetable garden. Sketch B.~A scheme tor a garden on three levels located on the axis of an enclosed sun parlor. The upper level, designated " Terrace," is treated as a Winter garden p anted m levels, evergreens ; the middle garden is given to perennials ; the lower level to Roses. The shrubbery plantationsa .---i--»- ) placed as to establish a naturalistic outline on the lawn side and a background 920 The Florists' Exchange beds, where they are bisected by walks. If a large area is provided in the center of the garden for some such ornament as a sun dial or bird bath, evergreens may be used here to good effect. The pyramidal Conifers are the best suited for garden planting, and such varieties as pyramidal Box, Biotas, Arborvitses, tall Junipers are recommended. A successful garden will of necessity depend largely on the preparation of the soil, care in planting and the upkeep. It I touch but briefly on these points, I do so, feeling that the florist is already advised. It is for this same reason that I have tried not to burden these notes with long lists of garden plants, perennialsj annuals, shrubs and evergreens. Sundials and Fountains The flower garden, even of the tiniest dimensions, does not seem complete without some garden ornament, and in this day of great possibilities in this line, at but little expense, the desire is very easy of fulfillment. The use of garden ornaments will depend greatly on their proper placing. The sundial, bird-bath or foun- tain, placed in the center of a garden on the axis of the paths, is fitful and satisfying, even though of very simple design. The sundial should always be elevated at least one step above the surrounding level and the paved area should be wide enough to allow standing comfortably upon it when reading the dial. The bird-bath is also an attractive feature, worthy of much wider usage. It is not alone charming as an architectural feature, but has the additional merit of attracting the birds to the confines of the garden. The fountain is a garden feature greatly admired by all. The sound of falling water is always a great delight. When the fountain has a surrounding pool, the water should always be on the same level as the garden or below. Instances are frequent where this rule is not observed and the water allowed to rise to a plane above the surrounding ground. The lack of repose in such a pool is very noticeable. The curb of stone or cement forming the basin of the pool should rise above the grade, as it is essential that where materials of different characters come together it is best to have a well defined line to distinguish between the two. Garden Seats and Arbors The location and placing of garden houses and garden seats should always be considered when designing the garden and not as after considerations. Although space is not usually available for a garden or tea house in a small garden, very often space can be found sufficient to make a little break outside the garden line where it may be set in a niche, thus providing ease of access and possibly greater seclusion. Garden houses with but one open side should have a southern exposure, pre-emi- nently when there is a pretty outlook in that direction. Such a house will be found a delightful retreat in the Autumn, where one may be sheltered from the cold winds and enjoy the view under most dehghtful circum- stances. A novel garden seat is sometimes seen, con- structed on the axis of intersecting walks. Two walls, about 7ft. high, are built in the shape of a cross (see sketch C) and the seats built around them. Thus one may always find protection from sun or wind no matter what the time of day or from what quarter the wind blows. Garden seats appear to best advantage located in offsets in the wall or hedge forming the enclosure. For comfort, wooden seats are best. Cement and marble seats, while very ornamental, are not altogether com- fortable. The color of wooden garden features is a subject well worth considerable thought. White paint is used more frequently than any other and, although pleasing to the eye when the foliage is on the plants, it is most glaring in the Winter season. Shades of green are good but do not give enough contrast. On the whole, shades of brown and weathered Oak tints will give the greatest satisfaction. When preparing plans, building and planting the garden, careful thought should be given to the future maintenance. Some clients will have sufficient help to keep up the most elaborate creations, others, through lack of assistance or desire to personally take care of the garden, will be better suited by a very simple design. As the owner is to live with the garden and as it will, unconsciously display to a certain extent his ideas and tastes the designer must incorporate as many of these as are practical into the scheme. A careful study of the house location and design will help greatly toward this end. [The next article in this series will be on Rose, Rock and Wild Gardens.] Pittel's New Sweet Peas Our picture gives a view of A. G. Pittet's new orchid type Sweet Pea Rose Queen, wliich has been most suc- cessfully grown in Indianapolis for four years. The grower had never consented to its distribution until this season. Indnnipolis flousts recommend it IS an earliei and more profuse liluomer than any variety in ex- istence Flo«ers from these plants ha\e been picked from Nov. 1 to June lo, and from the same bed. The color is a pleasing pink, making it outsell any other in the Sweet Pea line Dutch Crocuses Having made a trial of a number of the newer and! older sorts this season we thought that a few notes onj them might interest our readers. We might add thalj most of the newer varieties were supplied by Messrs, M. Van Waveren & Sons, and Messrs. Van der School. ! Purples. — Apollo was the darkest purple, very rich in color, and far more free than Othello, which is much the same tint. Pollux. — A very fine flower and very free, a shade lightei than Apollo, about the best in this color. Julia Culp. — Very like Pollux, just a shade lighter and not quite so free. Menudo. — Almost identical with Apollo. Trilby. — Very like Julia Culp, darker flower, stalk th( only difference. Purpurea grandifiora. — One of the old vareties still abk to hold its own, a fine large flower of good mediuit purple. Ovidius. — Very similar in color to above, but dwarfei and rather more globular. Baron Brunow. — A very old friend, still quite good, ; little lighter than Purpurea grandifiora. King of the Blues. — Not happily named as it is a de- cided purple, almost if not quite identical with Pur- purea grandiflora, but not quite so large a flower. Maximillian. — A very beautiful soft mauve, quite dis- tinct, unfortunately it is small in bloom, small ii bulb, and not too free. Dorothea. — Very similar to above, but not so pure ir color, inclined to be stripey. Whites Ladv Stanhope.— White With purple stalk, rather small Kathleen Parlow. — Large pure white flower, rather glob ular in shape, white flower stalk. White Lady.— The best white in our trials, large pun white globular flower and little purple on flowe: stalk. Tilly Koenen. — Nearly identical with White Lady. Mont Blanc— Pure white flower, shade of purple oi stalk, not a bad standard variety, but not to bi compared with some of the newer ones. King of Whites. — Long pure white flower, not quite S( large, or such good shape as K. Parlow and Whit Lady. Striped Aspasia.— White striped lilac, dark stalk, ver large saffron stigma, a very well formed flower, th best striped. Caesar. — Very like Aspasia but not so good. Mme. Mina. — A good old variety. It will be noticed that there is a great similarity be tween many of these varieties, and we do not thin that one need trouble about the finer points in tlie flower the Crocus is a plant to be used in masses to be .see from some little distance and it makes no practical (111 ference whether a white has a dark stem or nut. n whether the flower-stalk of a purple is a llttli (l.irki- than that of its neiahbor. — Horticultural Jilm-lise, iBrlt.) Sectional view in one of A. G. Pittet's (Indianapolis) greenhouses, show- ing the floriferousness and habit of growth of his new Orchid type Sweet Pea Rose Queen Cut blooms of A. G. Pittet's new Orchid type Sweet Pea Rose Ou The single bloom sho\vn to the right will give an idea of length of stem J AprU 11, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 921 RETAIL DEPARTMENT A Retailer's Exhibit it must haggle and bargain at that store to get the right price. People nowadays want to go in, buy an article at a standard price, and get out. They don't care to spend valuable time debating with the mer- chant what the goods ought to cost. Consequently the florist who is known to be a haggler and a two-price man cannot expect, in reason, to get the trade of those who feel above such petty tactics. In the case of the large store, with a number of salespeople, how is the florist going to adjust the price question? Shall he leave it to the salesperson in each case to get as much as possible for the goods, with a certain minimum below which he or she may not go? This is giving a breadth of discretion which may not always work out satisfactorily, and is really putting too great a load of responsibility on the salesgirl or sales- min How much simpler it would be to have one price and stick to it with everybody, from the highest to the One other important point may be mentioned in pass- AMONG the exhibits of the retailers at the New York Flower Show, that of A T Bunyard, the Madison ave. florist, was certainly conspicuous and at all times handsome. Mr. Bunyard had a booth, as the photograph shows, not of great extent, but some- what in the form of an arbor draped with Southern Smilax, the background being filled with Pussy Willows and the fronds of Polypodium, while masses of double scarlet, rose, and orange-hued Tulips, together with Olivias and other Spring flowering plants, added a tone of richness to it. The booth was re- plenished daily and the character of the decorations altered likewise. It wiU be seen from our picture that baskets to contain flowers or plants were a fea- ture, and there was also quite a brisk call for the cardboard pattern parrots The English flower block was made a special feature of, this being a recepta- cle for short stemmed flowers like Free- sias, Pansies, Violets and Narcissus Matters of Moment Give the Customer Attention No matter how busy the florist ind his assistants may be when a customei comes into the store, someone should step forward, ask the patron to be seated and promise immediate attention This little courtesy, in the first place, will prevent the customer from getting impatient and walking out of the shop This has happened often enough to emphasize the importance of forestall ing such a move. In the second place, it will give one time to finish up the sale which is being made without rush- ing, whereas, if nobody had spoken to the new arrival, the effort to complete the other business and give him attention might offend those already being waited on. In this connection, it is worth men- tioning that the use of a few comfoit- able chairs in the store is a good plan, because a customer who is seated, rest- ing, is not likely to grow impatient half so quickly as one who is pacing up and down the floor. Right along this hue, too, is propel ing The florist who thinks he is getting over the provision for writing cards to go into packages of flow- market price on certain goods, and with eertiin cus'- ers. The most successful florists have a handsome little lomers, is tempted to cut the price to the bone for other writing desk, with fresh pen-points and plenty of mk people who are of the bargaining kind He is bkely to and other materials, always at the disposal of the cus- overestimate his profits on the goods of the first class, tomer. There is a certain luxury in sitting down with ^^^ ^^^ than offset them by his losses in dealing with Sn?KereTm*e"S;,'\hr'us'tin^ 't^JZ.t .^^ ^- those who know bow to '.hV' In the long r.^ he corroded point across the counter at the customer, and '^ "«* 'l^<=ly t° get more for his stock than the florist having him write his card standing up, is not particu- ^^'^^ determines what the price ought to be, and charges larly agreeable. In these things, as in other features 't t" everybody ahke. of retail merchandising, it's the little details that go to If there are any members of the trade who disagree make up the perfect whole. with these suggestions, The Exchange would be glad This is an entirely different proposition, however, from charging two prices .for the same goods. In this case it is simply a question of adjusting prices to values, and not of altering prices to suit the condition of the customer. In making prices, sight should never be lost of the fact that it is costing money to run the store, and that rent, salaries, delivery and collection expenses and other general charges must be taken care of. It is much better to know the exact proportion of overhead to sales, and not merely allow a margin which may or may not be sufficient to cover the cost of handling. Push Your Collections Eternal vigilance is the price of success in business, as well as liberty; and no department of the business requires more careful watching than collecting on credit accounts. It is proverbial that the buyer of flowers speedily forgets his purchase, because the flowers them- selves are quickly lost sight of. That means that the florist must not lose any time in getting in his collections, for the longer an account runs, the less chance there is of collecting it. A man who would pay a biU without question if presented to him on the tenth of the month following the purchase, would probably insist that he didn't get the flowers at all if the account were not followed up for several months. This means that a collector should be employed, and that the moment the customer fails to remit promptly fol- lowing mailing out statements, a per- sonal call should be made to collect the money. The collector may be a sales- man in the store or have other duties, if not enough business of this kind needs attention; but in most large shops there are enough members of the Slowpay family on the books to keep a good man busy. And a good man should be employed for this work. It may seern that col- lecting is not dignified or important, but it is a vital feature of the business. The man who can go out and get the money is just as important a cog in the busi- ness machine as the chap who can get the orders in the first place. Your profits are tied up to the ac- counts of your credit customers. Don't forget that. Neglect of them means that your earnings will be wiped out. There- fore be unremitting in your vigilance, and prompt to take urgent measures to collect accounts that are getting into the past-due class. Cultivate Your Neighbors The florist in the down-town district, who gets most of his business from fu- nerals, social events and other personal 1. occasions, should not forget that busi- ness houses are large users of flowers. The more he can cultivate his fellow- merchants, the better his chances of getting their busi- ness are. Openings, special sales, and other celebra- tions of stores call for flowers, and while a lower rate is usually made for large lots than for a small domestic order, the profit is there. A good many merchants have found that flowers make excellent souvenirs, and some advertise that they will be given away on certain days. The florist should not let this business go by default, but by personal solicitation and occasional cir- cularization he should remind the business men that he can supply floral decorations for any and all pur- poses. G. D. C. One Price Only A suggesf rist should charge whatever price the traflic will bear, in other words get what each customer can afford to pay. Frankly, the writer believes that this is abso- lutely indefensible, either on business or eithical grounds. to print their views in this department. Speaking of Price Speaking of price, however, every florist knows that it is not always possible to charge a level price for the same goods. The wholesale rate on certain stock may be flat, yet the quality of the flowers may vary, making ^ ^ _ _ it necessary to grade them according to their desira- ply because he may be able to' pay it without flinching bility. In a case of this kind the low-grade may have is one that need not be discussed here. But what about to be sold at less than cost, but of course it is possible it from a strictly business standpoint? to get a much higher price for the upper grades, the If the florist is selling his goods at several prices, choice portions of the stock. The florist should make a depending upon what he is able to get in each case, it point of figuring out the totals, however, to make sure is certain that his reputation for having more than one that his margin is sufficient to cover the original cost price will get abroad. Such things cannot be kept of the stock, the overhead expense and leave a profit secret, and the public will sooner or later find out that for handling. question of charging one per high price Frozen Flowers The possibility of preserving the freshness of flowers by refrigeration was discovered some time ago, and has been carried out with success. (Montreal Pkarm, Journ., xxiii, p. 24). The flowers are plucked before they are full grown, and placed in the refrigerator dur- ing' transport. When they are taken out and put in water they return slowly to life and completely open without having lost any of their color or vitality. A curious fact is that the natural development of the flower, after being suspended by the cold, proceeds at a much slower rate, so that the flowers remain fresh in a room much longer than they would have done under ordinary circumstances. 922 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists In good standing throughout the country can avaU chemselTes of the advertisers* offers In this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns; thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extension of trade which are Let your c membership In the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n.y. ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral deaigna delivered any part of Albaay and vicinity on tele- a and satisraction guaranteed ESTABLISHED 1842 N.Y. ^^ Rural and St. Agnes Ceme Cemeteries Ave Write. Telephone or Teleeraph. SIX OHMRS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N, Y. 23 Steuben Street FI.OWER SWOP promp Allentown, Pa. Can Fill Your Telegraph Order AsWe Eirnest J^sniey \, FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. tBoth Telephones Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. Est. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Have you a copy of the Florists' Exchange Design Book? Most retailers can't get along without U. I JAPANESE GARDENS \ "Japanese gardens," as a feature of the general American garden scheme, have been much discussed in recent years, and actual representations of Japanese gardens, covering from one to two or more acres, have been reproduced on several of the estates abroad. Of course, we associate with the term Japanese garden- ing everything that is miniature, and the outstanding features are the association of hill, dale, lake, stream, and little brooklets, over which the visitor passes by means of stepping stones, while on either side of him are colonies of Japanese Irises, and flanking the promi- nences are groups of bamboos and evergreens, such as Cupressus, Thuyas and such like. Of the plants there is certainly a rich selection, notable among these being Hydrangeas, Liliums, Primulas and many flowering shrubs. Tliat much interest is being displayed even at floral exhibitions, on the subject of Japanese gardens, was made evident recently at the New York Flower Show when George M. Stumpp, Jr., 761 Fifth ave., exhibited a very large model of a Japanese garden, which, though shown as a unit, was composed of 39 different sec- tions, in different types and styles. The Japanese conception of a garden is that it should be seen nearly ■ entirely from the main living rooms, and the garden, as such, should be separated from the rest of the country by hedges and fences. Landscapes, wherever possible, are made suggestive of natural views, and many separate views may often be had in Qrie garden. The principal rocks of a landscape suggest to the Japanese mountains, hills, and rocks of natural scenery; therefore one may read of a description of a rock or mountain 100ft. in height, whereas it may be but 4ft. or 5ft., perhaps less, or as in miniature gar- dens, a few inches. A Japanese landscape must be a poetical conceit arousing love for a beautiful scene at some distant place, which has been brought to the home for xmending admiration. Japanese gardening is not merely one craft but many — poetry, philosophy, floral art, landscape gar- denmg It is above all symbolical. The custom of ancient times was to name the rocks in the grounds as temples and monasteries for different Buddhist deities oi s untb but the custom today is greatly modified. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern PoInU 509 No. Charles Street We accept wire or charges collect. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALI, NIGHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street M^Ai^l^^^''' BOSTON ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" England. BOSTON [MASSACNUSE11S 143 Tremont St BROOKLYN, N. Y. '9^ 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue ity for filling trade orders <,^ ^.^assnx' Brooklyn, N.Y. ^^^A/'S Fulton St. and Greene Ave. /^^ Phone. Prospect 6800-680 1-8S02 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Deliveries a..y»b CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market ft. The LeadlnS Flor 100,000 fecit of glu X^^ CHICAGO ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Flowers CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. LIUS BAER iDKKSDMM^TD, ®n FOURTH STREET [E J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO DAYTON, OHIO 112 South Main St. B-Ae DENVER, COLO V/- J/ora/ Co. ■"• ^ ^="'°-"«- •''""'"' 16« Broail-vay ted by Eiprcas. Ordctii pr...„ "\lsuij' ALBERT POCHELON,' DETROIT MICH. If we GU your order, our guarantep of effi- ^0^jCTi DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratiol Avenue large sections of Ohio. I and Canada Retail orders placed with us will FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. Store, 752 Main Street GEORGE G. NcCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. "FLOWERS" ■ " 187 Main Street HENRY SMITH, Highland Park Greenhouses HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited of great interest. Turf was ._ ._. ^ e in Japanese gardens and recent adoption of foreign methods, being less laborious. The open spaces were raked, sand or earth patted down with a spade and kept thoroughly sprin- kled, hence the introduction of stepping stones, each stone having its separate place and name such as step- dividing stone, Fumiwake-ishi, snail stone, Garan-seki, label stones, Tanzaku-ishi, and longsteps called girdle stones, Obi-ishi. Dry gardens, where water is not easily obtainable — a dry, sanded bed with rocks arranged in the same way as any other lake — are often seen, and are called Kare-sansui. The idea of Japanese gardening is said to have been taken from India and China. Such is a short and all too indefinite outline of the features of Japanese gardens, and for some of the descriptive notes we have been indebted to the account that appeared in the Official Guide to the New York Flower Show. \'sfnSsf HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore 1 Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South and Southwest Teias Sailings from Galveston J^. J^. JCuhlmann, ^iorisi 2507 JACKSON ST, S. W, Phone. Hufley 2M« WASHINGTON ST, Opp. Glenwood S. W, Phone. Taylor S28-1081 FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave Prompt and efficient New Members of the F. T. D. Schramm Bros., 1307-1315 Cherry St., Toledo, O. Ernest AsUey, 943 Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa. Honakcr the Florist, 160 W. Main St., Lexington, Ky. Write The Florists' Exchange for partic- ulars of its new Design Book for Solic tors. Sells on sight. Cl.e»pesl and Bcsl Ever. ClTfrr r C The Florist inc. Cjyi I I ^1 ^ ^Jl 35 West Forsyth Street JACKSONVILLE, FU. Wo reach all Florida and South Georgia i KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street North Shore Dcliv, 1 Univer ity and ^a^SOn ihe Florist Eimira, V ^"^ ^ 107 W. MARKET ST. ^^ • » • liveries to Ithaca. Binghamton, Hornell, Corning and other inta. Qyj Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Sapply Advts. will be found on pages 929-30-31 Vase of Sweet Peas. — Our picti These were of remarkably high quahl flowers on a spray. This variety was i A. Harvey & Sons, Brandywine Summ At the New York Flower Show, March 21 shows a remarkably fine vase of the Wini for the month of March, with stems 16 ii 29, 1914 flowering type of Orchid Sweet commercial growers' section, sho 924 The Florists' Exchange LEXINGTON, KY. ®^ PACT CI MONTREAL, CAN. ORDERS FOR 825 St. Catharine St., W. |U| P ^j^ ^ ^\ D U •lock, and aD oideni are filled under the I ^ ■■§ WW I ^^ I m ■! WIRE OR PHONE TO H NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street MAX SCHLINC DeUveries throughout the State 02 WcSt and to aU steamship docks in ^^ »»Cai ■ "..and New York. EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHLER BROSo Co. Will tak« care of all orders for Central Kentucky PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street U and Steamer Work in the State. Street, adjomin^ Plaza HoU European Orders Executed t and carefu NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street also have exceptional facilities f LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. **lf we say It, we will do if A. WARENDORFF ARTISnCJWORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABI 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITE P^ Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, AIASS. rijwman nashua, n. h. r«tyi»au. and VICINITY Prescott St.. LOWELL, MASS. tit^O^V^^^ ^?^^^^^^?5^^^2^ H . W . F I E L D Northampton, Mas ,.C»o^®*' TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI Succeeded by Smith College Flon OROBRS TAKEN CARE OP fiUTLER ^ ULLMAN ^ CAar/es SP. "Dudlej/ ^ UNION TRUST BLDC, 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. Mfi^B> Idiewild Greenhouses "S'^ IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 OurMotto:THE GOLDEN RULE We Guarantee Satisfaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at PASADENA, CAL., 13 EAST COLORADO STREEl Also all BlatcHeyC©. MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Is Floral Co. ^-^^ FIX^RIST 4Sth Street ^\ C\rr\^\A ^OS^^^eU P^vw^rK^^s Son8 i he Urctiidps^^ Edward Sceery ^ The Ji^A 2159-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY ESTABLISHED 1849 NEW YORK PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHM PA. The BelleTue-Stratfoi ,nd Diamond & 22d S Philadelpliia 7 We furnish the be«, artistici ALSO BOSTON MINNEAPOLIS, MINN H. B. WHITTED, Prop. MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Careful attention , NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue accompany all orders from unknown _^ NEW YORK ^ John S. Nicholas ^^ /? 1 2- Florist and Fruiterer ^/hOSOmOnt ufaraOnS ■^'''"** New Grand central Terminal Station PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Pittsburgh, Pe 710 WEISER STREET (Formerly E. Diamond St.) North £ OUR OINLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER Supply Advts. will be found on pages 929-30-3 J store open day and night pril 11, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 925 ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street SAINT LOUIS, MO. 3520 North Grand Ave hLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. trlX^ii V''"»rCottege Glen Eden ^.^^ii. FLOWER p„tJ„ „„„ <^> SHOP Bennett School Taconic School >ROVIDENCE, R. ROCHESTER, N. Y. promptly in Rochest Complete line always remdy alter Bros. %"r'' FLOJUSTS \ Main St., West MM ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East promptly ROGKFORD. ILL CKFORD ^kkc^ Oulckeer, , / ^h Hk{J^fy^^ lUlnota, Wl sler Flowers"",l^a°v^S3^™ The California Florist SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street Ivered anywhere In this vicinity, steamer sailings, etc. Also tfornia Flowers and Greens shipped successfully to Eastern cities. Write oriwlre us. Scranton'8 Leading Florist Correct Arrangement "-/U^_^t^^ SCRANTON.PA. •m ^ 124 Washington Ave, 'jiphone or telegropbio orden Tor any city or town in *|the»stf rn PennBylvanifi wiU receive prompt execution. ■ discount. 'Phono No. 2484 on eitha Bell or Con- LLYWOOD GARDENS eattle andNof thwest 1534 Second Avenue photographs of ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. We fin orden for the Twin Citiei and for all pointa in the Northwest. The largest store in America. • Largo stoclt In great variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS From New York Franconia Krconland Minnewaska Koenig Albert. . . Rynda Kronp. Freder Moltke.. St. Paul. Columbia. , Olympic. . Niagara.. . 11-12.00 11-12.00 11-12.00 11- 3.00 p 14- 1.00 a 14- 1.00 a 14- 2.00 pm. 14- 3.00 pm. 23-12.00 m. 24-10.00 25-10.00 25-10.00 G. Walde: Califurnia From Baltimore; lApr. l.'i- 2.00 p " 29- 2.00 p May 4- 2.00 p Mongolia Stampalif San Francisco China Manchurian 21-lO.C 24- 9.E 25-lO.C Apr. 18- 1.00 p ■■ 28- 1.00 p May 9- 1.00 p W. 14th St., N.Y W. 21st St.. N.Y. W. 16th St., N. Y W. 34th St.. N.Y 3d St., Hoboken W. 14th St., N.Y, 17th St., Hoboken W. 14th St.. N.Y, l.^t St.. Hoboken W. 15th St.. N.Y 3d St., Hoboken W. 19th St.. N.Y W. 34th St.. N.Y. W. 19th St., N.Y. W. 24th St., N. Y, W. 19th St.. N. Y. W. I4th St.. N.'Y. 5th St., Hoboken 3d St., Hoboken W. 14th St., N. Y, Bush Dks., Bkyn. SlstSt., Bkyn. W. 14th St.; N.Y. W. 34th St., N.Y. W. 15th St., N.Y. 1st St., Hoboken 3d St., Hoboken Pier 38. Bkyn. W. 19th St.. N. Y. W. 23d St., N. Y. W. 21st St.. N.Y. Pier W. 34th St., N.Y. 3d St., Hoboken Pier 9 Locus Pier 9 Locus' Penn. Pier Nap.-°Pal. Gibl-Nap.-Gen Rotterdam Bremen Christiansand- Christiania- Copenhagcn Marseilles Liverpool Liverpool ;ad.-AIg.- Gib.-Nap.- Rottifrd.r Rottcr.-Libau Nap.-Mars. Liverpool Nap.-Gen. Southampt PaI."Kraeu Nap.-Gen. Gib.-Nap.- Ale.-Gen Hamburg Glasgow Havre .Dks..E.Bos Liverpool : Whf.,Char Glasgow B & A Dks..E.Bos Com. Pr.. So. Bos. B & M Dks., Char 53 So Wharves 19 No Wharves 53 So Wharves 65 So Wharves 24 No Wharves .53 So Wharves VSr.E.OT^V CO. SYRACUSE,N.Y. Onondaga Hotel SYRACUSE, N. Y Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders cj^ftj^etf ^^ S'U^ut Burdett Ave. & HooslckSt. Both Phones. 68i TROY, N. Y. Prompt ddivery and careful attenti out-of-town orden. ^J^ TROY, N Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Utica, N. Y. ^aAer, "Uhe florist funeral StTiblcma Cut flowera ^rown ^ros. & Co. UlilTED Florists, cNjirserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. VANCOUVER, B. C. Bulbs Seeds WASHINGTON D. C. lltb and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co, Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass WORCESTER, MASS. 407 & 409 Main St. Fn^t. Worcester. Mass. 5 Pleasant Street <^^ No printed matter m recent years has done more for the retailer's business than the Handy Design Book. Florists' Exchange. Sample copy, 35c. One hundred a : spread of leiby The 926 The Florists' Exchange I Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Si Superintendent or Manager Superintendent of Castle Gould and stone, N. Y., two of the i--"-* «^- New York; bi^ prize wi partment; having juat landscape contrart. Is op "3 Superintendent of estate, parks or Und- - manager of large nd European and ^ _. commands good salary. Charter president of American Sweet Pea Society and past president of New York Florist Club. Box 95, South Kortright. N. Y. of Greenhouses, Land, econd-hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the : solid, in ordinary this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per Display advts. in these columns, Sl.50 per CASH WITH ORDER. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted. ^ r other advertisements are to be addressed care j f this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense ( f forwarding. \ Copy must reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 / )uane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, by Tuesday - ieht to secure insertion in issue of f I inc! Saturday. Advertisers ; ■ follow I Western States^esiring l SITUATIONS WANTED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SITUATION WANTED— By German garde, and Rrower of greenhouse plants, ^ ..^ - - general aardemi Private place preferred. State particulars, fl dress D. B.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED^By gardener, sing Ushman desires engagement dener or similar flrst-class position; single, aged 30; 15 years' experience in Europe and America, including 2 years in Kew Gardens, London. Proficient in every brancli of the profession and conversant with American ideas and methods, 6 years' American experi- ence; capable of handling plants in large quantities, working up collections, classifica- tion and naming of plants, together with the general routine work of a weU-kept establish- ment; knowledge of all technical and practi- cal horticultural operations; strict, sober and industrious, and possess highest refer- ences; can be strongly recommended by large American institution as to character and ability. Address E. C, care The Florists Exchange. SITUATION WANTED Farmers' Security Bureau, New York Qualified Agricultural Help Gardeners, Nurserymen, Florists. Horticultunst Farmers, married, single. Superintendents to Ijl- borers. Success of this Agency maintained by tfie qualifications of men placed. Have no branch. SIDNEY SULLIVAN, Expert, 99 Nassau St.,N.Y. Tel. 6486 Conlandt Satisfaction guaranteed SITUATION WANTED— Gardener wishes year- round pcsition on private place; single, 30 years old; first-class experience in growing flowers, vegetables, outside and in greenhouse, hotbeds, coldframes. caring and planting shrubs, flower beds, flower gardens, lawns, fruit trees and fohage „_ _ _ _ J Xst. Pacific Coast desired. Oakland or San Francisco. Gal., preferred. Address E. G.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— At once, as a Carna' tion grower; 18 years* experience m Carnations Violets. Sweet Peas. 'Mums and general line of pot plants; capable of taking full charge; married. 2 children. Geo. A. Relyea. Stamfordville. N. Y SITUATION WANTED— German gardener. married, no children, seeks permanent positron. ^_ many years' experience. Address E. B.. care The "nd Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By good grower o' Ferns, Palms, Poinsettias and Lilies; good Fern pricker, 5 years' experience in greenhouses; aged 2' Address E. K.. c; -^^ .^.--=— ■ i=-.-i— . : The Florists' Exchange. Address E. L.. ; The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, or to take entire charge of retail place. Thorough, up-to- date grower of all bench planted stock, also all kinds of potted plants; good designer and deco- rator, with equally practical knowledge of all ( side work, including shrubs r— ' -" •-— J- -'•' only a position where a goi ^ material furnished to produ' Advertiser is desirous of a change after Easter. For full particulars address D. P.. care The Florists hardy plants; Excha SITUATION WANTED— By German. 25 married, one child; 11 years' experience in in- anc outside work, good grower of Chrysanthemums Carnations. Easter and Christmas stock and ai kinds of bedding plants, landscaping and designing at present have charge of commercial place; leav ing voluntarily; would . like a position to^takc charge of pri\ SITUATION WANTED— By young man. 10 years' experience in greenhouse work; good grower of Orchids. Palms, bedding plants, etc. State salary. Address E. H.. care The TFlorists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, Scotch, married. 36; experienced in all branches; A 1 references; wishes permanent position on private estate. Address P. O.. Box 6. Stony Ford. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener. German. married, no children; 18 years' experience; wife can keep house. Address R. M.. care Supp. 230 E. 59th St.. New York City. HELP WANTED NiliirviiTfD We need a reliable, unmarried man for assistant at one of our nursery farms; must be a good budder and familiar with general nursery stock. Mention age, experience, salary expected, and name one or TaCKSON © FEHHINS CO. NEWARK. NEW YORK WANTED — Working foreman for greenhouses; retail and wholesale business; must be good grower, and propagator of hardwood pot plants and nursery stock. Address E. Ford. 43 W. 74th St.. New York City. WANTED —Landscape architect thoroughly versed in all kinds of landscape and nursery work; one ~I.-. thoroughly understands planting and taking The Elizabeth Nursery Co.. S\l.e charge of a pla Elizabeth. N. J. SITUATION WANTED— As superintendent o head gardener, thorough knowledge of the pre fession in all branches, fruits, flowers and vegetable under glass and outdoors, landscape and construe tion work. Possesses first-class references as t experienced Carnati< SITUATION- WANTED— As working foreman by „em position to right WANTED— At once, an e»Fc.ieii^=" ,'^V"7j'' and 'Mum grower, also one that can do beddii out. Wages SIS.OO with chance for advancemer Send references. Address D. F.. care The Florisl WANTED AT ONCE— Married man, goi grower of general greenhouse stock; """" capable of taking full charge; expert grower Carnations. 'Mums. Gardenias. Violets, bull Christmas ' " in first letl Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By an all-round green- house man. German, aged 40. single; good grower of Carnations. Roses. 'Mums and ail potted plants: able to take charge; 25 years' experience. Please state wages. Address S. Z., Box 397. care Mrs. Clarke. Wakefield. R. I. SITUATION WANTED— A-s, farmer, gardener, working foreman, or superintendent; practical experience in all branches, not afraid of work and can show results; first-class references. Single, aged 32. O. A. Kellman, 303 Hoyt ave.. Astoria, L. I.. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by Ger- man, aged 44; 30 years' experience in gromng pot plants; vicinity of New York preferred. Ad- dress E. E., care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Colnmn nent position to right man. State wages expected, experience and references. W. H. Rltter, Fitchbury, IVIass. WANTED— Handy man in and out of greenh good transplanter; experience m truck gro- state wages per month with board and r ' ' ' ■ Greenhouses. East Lenox. Pa. The Florists' : The Florists* Exchange. Round Lake I Have you tried our Classified colnmns? They are "the clearing house" of the Trade. Nothing ecinals them for moving surplus stock quickly. Try a 30o. ad. STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS — Middle Village. I Pfister. Lowville AMPELOFSIS f mail. S1.60: S6.C 2 to 3 ft., strong; 12, by mail, I, S3S.00 per 1000, by express. , good; 12. by mail, Sl.OO; S lil. S2.00; $3.00 per 100. S25.C express. Strong, 2-year r by express. S1.25. $4.0( !-year, 18^ ;'back. for l 100. S15.00 per 1000. Chas. felack. Hightstown. N. J. o'er 1000 by ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Seedlit 810.00 per 1000; 3-in. extra strong plants. Si per 100. $60.00 per IQOO; 2Ji-in.. S3.00 per 1 S25.00 per 1000. The above are from true gre ASPARAGUS PLUIVIOSUS SEEDLINGS— Greenhouses, GolUngda ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— Fine. 3-in.. $4.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. Miller, Shiremans- AUCUBA Japonlca bush plants, 35c. to {2.50 each. JuUus Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS— Lorraine and ClndnnaH, 2>i. in., from leaf cuttings. Place your order now or May, June and July, 1914, deUvery. Will guarantee satlsfactian. Prices on appU- catioa. R. J. Irwln, 71 West 23d St., N. Y. BEGONIAS— Now ready. Cincinnati. 2M-in. le.if cuttings. S20.00 per 100. S175.00 per 1000. "• - ■ :. S16.00 per 100. S135.00 per 1000. very. S. A. Anderson. Buffalo. Caladium and Tuberose Bulbs Special Low Offer First-class Bulbs. Prices include packing and f.o.b. Richmond. TUBEROSE BULBS ,00 looo Pearl. 3 to 4-inch. S0..50 S4.00 Pearl. 4 to 6-inch 90 8.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 5to7-inch 1.00 9.00 7to9-inch , 2.25 19.00 9 to n-inch 4.25 40.00 11-inch and up 8.00 75.00 500 at thousand rate. T. W. WOOD & SONS Seedsmen, RICHMOND, VA. Oontlnued to Next Oolamn CANNAS CANNAS— Started plants from flats, ready 3 and 4-in. pots. King Humbert. S4.00 per 1( 60c. per doz. Egandale and Chas. Henders( S2.50 per 100. Mannetto Hill Nurseries. W. Finger. Prop.. Hicksville. N. Y. FOR SALE— Cannas, standard and desira varieties, started; would exchange for Camati Cuttings. Thompson Bros.. East Haddam. Co) CARNATIONS CARNATIONS— From soil and 2-in. pots. Each, tress. White Perfection. C. W. Ward. S3.50 100. S30.00 per 1000. Pink Winsors. May D White Winsor. $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 10 Fine stock. Ed. Buchtenkirch. Sea Clifi; N. Y ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS— Pink i White Enchantress. Beacon. $2.50 per 1 $10.00 per 600. $17.00 per 1000, by parcel p Amohat Greenhouses. Mamaroneck, N. Y. CARNATION PLANTS— From 2M-in. pots, 1 Commodore. S50.00. Frank P. Putnam. P. Box 12. Lowell. Mass. CARNATION CUTTINGS— See my advert meat page 903. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d New York City. CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. WHITE— 100 K Smith's Advance S2.50 |i; Chas. Razer 2.J White Perfection 8.00 71 C. Touset 3.00 21 Early Snow 2.f Lynnwood Hall 3.00 21 T.Eaton 3.00 21 Elise Papworth 3.( Mrs. Gilbert Drabble 5.( Alice Salomon 7.( Chadwick Improved 4.( r)ecember Gem 4.( Jeanne Nonin 2.50 2l White Bonnaffon 2.50 3 W. H. Chadwick 3.0 White Helen Frick 3.0 Wm. Turner 4.0 Naomah 3.0 YELLOW— Chrysolora 2.5 Comoleta (good variety for pot cul- ■ ture) 2.£ Robt. Hallid.iy 3.C Yellow Ivory (sport from Ivory) .... 3.C Yellow Salomon 25.( Col- Appleton., 3. Aug. LJasse o.\ Dolly Dimple 2.50 2 Golden Eagle 3.00 2 Major Bonnaffon 2.50 Roman Gold 2.50 2 Golden Chadwick 3. Yellow Mrs. Jones 3.00 2 PINK— Glory of Pacific 3, PaS Supreme! '.'.'.'.'.''.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 2.50 2 Pink Ivory 3, Unaka 2- „ „ Dr. Enguehard 2.50 2 PinkGlm 3.00 2 Chadwick Supreme 2.50 Maud Dean 2.50 Wells' Late Pink 2.50 ''^^S.^u'^-sport of Enguehard) 3.00 CRIMSON— „„„ , Pockett's Crimson 3.00 i Harvard o P(3 MPOnI, BEST COMMERCIAL VARIET WHITE— Baby Margaret. Diana. Helen t berrv. YELLOW— Overbrook. Merstham T Baby, Quinola. BRONZE YELLOW-Miss J Allentown, Souvenir d'Or RED and I BRONZE— Lyndhurst. Rufus. Lilia. Julia U vere. PINK— Fairy Queen. Minta. 83.00 per $25.00 per 1000. We would advise placing your orders ea: each season it has been hard for us to tak of orders as a great many customers dl order untU late in the season Write f< complete list. We have a splendid SUIJI offer. Stock guaranteed. Write for price large -I^-f -fENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.^. 160820 Ludlow St.. PhUadelphia, SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2M-in- Pots. YeUow Mensa. » Mensa. Finest White Celia. Lemon Yellow. Cha. Kingsley. Fme Ydlow Mary Pope. Large Pink. HUda Wells. Tuscan Red Mary Richardson. Salmon Mrs. Heneage. YeDow Anemone. ...^.... Pompons. Lula. white; Souvemr d Or, or- ange and bronze v ■ " 'n" i FRANK P. PUTNAM. P. O. Box 12. Lowell, I CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Major naffon. well-rooted, strong, grown cool. 5^.u 100. S15.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rate, h Carlos. Mansfield. Mass. Continued to Next Page AprU 11, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 927 STOCK FOR SALE OHRTSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS The following 28 varieties are of easy culture, producing good blooms with the least effort or labor bestowed. Are given in the order in which they flower. August to October. Smith's Advance. October 1st to 20th. Chrysolora 3.00 25.00 Paafic Supreme 3.00 25.00 Mrs. B. E. Hayward .... 5.00 45.00 Ivory .... 3.00 25.00 Comoleta. ... 3.00 26.00 Chas. Rarer. .... 3.00 25.00 PmltGem... 5.00 46.00 Ramapo 5.00 45.00 November 1st to 10th. Major Bonnaffon 3.00 26.00 Mary E. Meyer .... 10.00 80.00 Helen Fricfc. .... 3.00 25.00 White Helen Fnck .... 3.00 25.00 Roman Gold 3.00 25.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 25.00 Patty .... 4.00 35.00 November 10th and later. Chadwick Supreme 3.00 26.00 Golden Chadwick .... 4.00 35.00 W.H. Chadwick .... 4.00 35.00 Nagoya .... 4.00 35.00 Timothy Eaton 4.00 36.00 White Bonnaffon 3.00 26.00 YeUow Eaton .... 4.00 35.00 Harvard. Late November 4.00 35.00 From 2M-ln. pots. Price for Rooted Cuttings quoted on application. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediate DeliveiT. WHITE 100 1000 Smith's Advance t2.00 $16.00 October Frost 2.00 15.00 Virginia Poehlmann 2.00 15.00 Naomah 3.00 26.00 Chas.Razer 2.60 20.00 LynnwoodHaU 2.00 15.00 Wm.Eaton 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON Pockett's Crimson 2.00 15.00 Shrimpton 2.00 15.00 O.H.Tiahn 2.00 15.00 YELLOW Comoleta 2.00 15.00 Crocus 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 3.00 25.00 RomanGoId 3.00 26.00 YeHow Eaton 2.50 20.00 Nagoya 2.00 16.00 PINK Unaka 2.50 20.00 PaciHc Supreme 2.00 16.00 Amorita 2.00 15.00 Madonna 2.50 20.00 Dr Enguehard 2.50 20,00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUM Rooted Cuttings )0 )0 00 00 00 50 J. sSth'^whSLXfeciionV.:;;::::;;:::::::;! Ramaoo. . . 3 POMPON Rooted Cuttings Lilla S2 Head's Bergenfield Nurseries. Bergenfleld, N Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings Smith's Advance A sl^n ■in si^S-;;;;:--------'---'-1l i 50 RomanGoId 1.50 12 50 Pacific Supreme 1.50 12 Ramapo .3.00 20 FLORAL HILif GARDENS? G.FfNelpp, Pre CHATHAM, N. J. 50 p. ROOKD CHRYSANTHEMUM CUHINGS GOLDEN CHADWICK, $20.00 per 1000. VIRGINIA POEHLMANN, $16.00 per 1000. From soil, $20.00 per 1000. Komitsch & Junge, Secaucus, N. J. Oontinned to ITezt Oolumn STOCK FOR SALE CHRTSANTHEmUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 15.000 Ro 2H-in. pots and Hats: Maud Dei and Nagoya; Cuttings. $20.0 „ . - . U po 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cas W. G. Neilson, 61 Wadhams St., Plymoul CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Alice Solomon. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, Wells' Late Pink, White and YeUow Chadwick, Roman Gold, Ramapo, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, Halliday. tfnaka.-C. Eagle, Early Snow, Lynwood Hall, Patty, A. Byron, Rosette, $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Pompons, Clea, Quinola, Klondike. Iva. Baby. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. William Swayne. Kennet Sq-. Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings and Pompons' and single: standard varieties, Rooted Cuttmgs, $12.50 to $17.60 per 1000; also all best newer sorts. Ask for list. Stafford Conserva- tories, Stafford Springs, Conn. TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—Grown cool and true to name; Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enguehard. Christmas White, Nonin, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. C. Ribsam, Trenton, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— See my ad- vertisement, pace 903. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St.. New Yorl City. To Close Out Booted Dark Verschaffeltii COLEUS. 5000 clean and strong, from soil and sand. For one week only. $5.00 per 1000. A. B. GRAVES, 421 Bridge St., Northampton, Mass. CYOLAlUSiHS New York Citv. DAHLIAS SURPLUS STOCK OF DAHLIAS— Divided field clumps, sound stock, labeled true to name, H. Lyndhurst, Sylvia, Mrs. Hartung, Souv. Gus. de Douzon, $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Ara- bella, Bon Ton, B. Schroeder, Livoni, Crimson Globe, Kriemhilda, Strahlen Krone, Standard Bearer, Mary Hallock, Clifford W. Bruton. Henry Patrick, Maid of Kent, Mars, Catherine, Manhat, tan Beauty, Jack Rose, Snowclad, William Agnew, Striped Banner, Queen Victoria, S1.50 per 100, S12.00 per 1000. Separate colors— any color, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. In mixtures of all colors, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate, 25 at 100 rate. Descriptive trade list of Dahlias mailed on application. Mannetto Hil Nurseries, Wm. A. Finger, Prop., Hicksville, N. YI DAHLIAS— Clei rd for catalogue. W. W. Wilmore, Bos DAHLIAS— Whole field clumps in good condition, $1.00 per bushel f. o. b. Varieties: Grafid Duke Alexis, Jack Rose, Cardinal, Pompon and Flesh Pink. W. S. Mudge, Enterprise Greenhouses. Gasport, N. Y. DAHLIAS— Divided field clumps, White Swan, Kriemhilda. Sylvia, and Hussar. $1.25 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. Paul Brummer, Corona, L. L, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE HOLLYHOCKS HOLLYHOCKS- 1000 for $25.00. Ja. Red, Pink, White, Strong, healthy, field- 1; 100 for S.5.00, 500 for 816.00, HTDRANOEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large. ' '" * " with a well-established reputation. • force. We have t 1. pots at $5.00 per IC JUU. fine, thrifty stock. Jac I Company, Newarlt, New York. 'ariety to 1< I in 2}i-in. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. ENGLISH I VY-^000 strong soil Rooted Cuttings, put in Nov.; have 2 to 5-in. new wood; 65c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. If by mail, add 10c. per 100. River View Nurseries. J. H. O'Hagan, Little Silver, N.J^ ^ GERMAN IVY— From Rooted Cuttings up to 4- in. pots, 50c. to $5.00 per 100. Cool (gown, very strong, many leads; sample free. S. E. Prosser, Warrensburgh, N. Y. NURSERY STOCK Arborvitaes 2000 Thuya Globosa, 6-n. high, transplanted twice. S50.00 per 1000. 2000 Thuya Compacta, 6-in. high, transplanted twice. $50.00 per 1000. 6000 Berberis Thunbergii, 8 to 12-in. $30.00 per 1000. 500 Rhodotypus, White Kerria, 1 to IK ft. 1000 Euonymus Radicans, 6-in., bushy; vines. $30.00 per 1000. 1000 Euonymus Variegated, 6-in., bushy; vmes. $30.00 per 1000 5000 Silver Maples, 1-in. caliper, nice bushy heads.- $45.00 per 100. GOELLER BROS. 159 Hamilton Ave., TRENTON, N. J. Stock you will want this Spring and as good as can be grown Get my prices, tliey are right 100,000 California Privet, all sizes. 25.000 Berberb Thunbergii, all sizes. 2.5,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii. 2- and 3-year vines. 10,000 Hydrangea Paniculata and other shrubs, 2- and 3-year. 10,000 Assorted 2-year vines. Clematis Panicu- jata. Honeysuckles, Wistarias, Kudzu Vine and 4. in. pot plants of English Ivy. Purple Japan Maples, Rhododendrons, 18 to 24, well set with buds. 60,000 Caladium Eseulentura, Dahlias, Cannas, 1. Get lists. BENJAMIN CONNELL, FLORIST e.N.J. Sd'st.t^Nlw Y^rk Citv'. OEBANIUMS GERANIUMS— Good, healthy plants from 2H- in. pots, ready for 4-in., mostly Nutt, Poitevine. Double Grant, from Fall struck Cuttings $2.00 per ~~ ~ ■ ■-■■-• - 49. Schene, i2K-in. pots, Fall-sti Cash, please. H. IVY GERANIUMS— Mixed 100. Cash. Geo. B. Mor'rell, To Continued to Xezt Column 50,000 California Privet 18 to 24-in. high, 3 to 6 branches, clean, new growth, $15.00 per 1000. Bargain in SILVER MAPLES, 2-in. caliper, to large buyers. WOOD, HARMAN © CO. Nursery Department Church Ave. and E. 58th Street, BROOKIYN, N. Y. CALIFORNIA PRIVET Hardy-Bowering Shrubs. Wri OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVIILE,A1A FOR SALE To Make Room Straight, clean and thrifty NORWAY MAPLES, IMxlH inches, 11-12 feet high. S6.00 per 10, $50.00 per 100. KRAMER BROS., Farmingdale, N. Y. Continued to Next Oolumn STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK & Son. Newport, R. I. CALIFORNIA PRIVET— Well grown, plants, 3-year, 3 to 3M ft., S2.50 per 100, per 1000; 2-year, 2 " *" "i to 18 in . Cash, i_ . _ - . „ near West End Station. West End. N. J. CALIFORNIA PRIVET— 12 to 18 in., 2 or r branches, S8.00 per 1000; 6 to 12-in., S4.00 per 1 Cuttings, 6.5c. per 1000. H " .- > > .^ Box 31, Little Silver, N.J. Harry B. Edwards, P. O. FRENCH NURSERY STOCK VICTOR DETRICHE & CO. Angers, France New York Office: 17 State St. MANEm STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diate delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm., $11.00 per 1000; 6000 for S60.00. No. 2, 3-5 mm.. $8.60 per 1000; 6000 for $40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— 18 to 24 in.. $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50 per 100,, $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft.. $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. Southside Nurseries, Chester, Va. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— Separated seeds. 1913 crop, ready to sow. per lb. 60c., 6 lbs. $2.76. F. N. Hadden, 326 Washington St., Providence, PHYSOSTEGIA VIRGINICA— Fiel d-g strong, $3.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. King, Little Silver, N. J. BA Y TREES and BOX TREES all s Little Silver, N. J. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plants. (7.50-$35.00 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Mette's strain, all salabfe anteed, $1.00 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. Brill Celery Gardens. Kalamazoo, Mich. Surplus List of HARDY PHLOX 50 Named Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Mixed Varieties, $20.00 per 1000 Send for list W. F. SCHMEISKE,BINGHAMTON,N.Y. R. Powell, Florist, Box 266, White Plains. N. Y. is, irom seea oea, out-, per luu, ?o.uu fl. F. Morris, Colllngswood. N. J. ASTER SEED— Semple's Late Branching White, Non-Lateral and Upright; White. Lavender, Pink. Deep Branching and Crego soft shell pink; also all colors mi.fed, 40c. per oz. postpaid. W. S, Mudge, Enterprise Greenhouses, Gasport. N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— The best commercial varieties: good, clean stock for planting now: Dark Crim- son. Silver Pink, Dark Pmk and Mammoth White. 2Ji-ni. pots. $3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings. $1 50 per 100. C Ribsam. 31 Wall St, Trenton. N. J. Classified Advertisements continued on page 928 928 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE SNAPDRAGONS— Silvo: Pink, ■foM. SNAPDRAGONS— 10.000 IRooted Cuttings Silver Pink. Yellow and White, 82.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Pa. Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. VINCA VARIEGATA— 15.000 extra 10 to 15 tips and leads, can be divid on. SS.OO to SIO.OO per 100. Cash, pie & Son. Vinca Specialists. Auburn, N. Y 4000 VINCA VARIEGATA- :th order. John R. t', S2'5.00°per 1000- Mitchell, Madison. VINCA MINOR (Myrtle, Pei lumps from field. S25.00 per lOut , 278 High Ave., Nyack, N. Y. VINCA VARIEGATA— Eitra, strong Rooted Cuttings, S1.25 per 100, SIO.OO per lOOO. Cash with order. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y. 1500 GREEN VINCAS— Extra heavy, 3K-in- stock, can be divided, SS.OO per 100. Cash, please. Dobbs & .Son, Auburn, N. Y. 26,000 PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS— Fine, healthy, well-rooted runners, liberal count, Sl.OO per 100; $7.00 per 1000; or will exchange for Rooted Carnations or 'Mum Cuttings. Cash, please. Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. MISCEIiLANEOUS Cycas palm leaves of all sizes from 12 in Cycaa plants from two-leaf seedlings tem with 9 ft. spread of leaves. ., good percentage Pandanus Veitchii, small plants for forcing. Arundo Donax, var. and green. Theodore Outerbridge, Sunnylands, Bermuda. COLEUS— Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltu, Queen Victoria, Beckwrth's Gem, Firebrand, Trailing ■ " seedling, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per loo"" Cash. S.N.Pente. GERANIUMS— From iH-in. pots; S. A. Nutt, Double Grant, and Poitevine. S22.00 per 1000, $2.50 per 100. Vinca. .^-in., S6.00 per 100. Plu- mosa. 4-in., SIO.OO per 100. Salvia, 2-in.. S2.00 ing plants, (.-asn wil Shore, L. I., N. Y. IVY— English Ivy, 1 5th Sts., Carlstadt, N. WE HAVE A SURPLUS of Box Elder and Maple in all sizes and can offer startlmg prices. Also on Black Walnut. Box Elder and green Ash Seed- lings. The Newburys, Inc.. Mitchell, S. D. 1000 ROSE GERANIUMS— 2M-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Vinca Variegata. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Schenectady, N. Y. A. C. MacGilli% .00 per 1 Torresdale. Pa. COLEUS AND ALTERNANTHERAS— Ro Cuttings, six different kinds of each for Wm. Bluethgen. Jr., Hudson Heights, N. J. Morrell, Torresdale, Pa. VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE PLANTS— Seedlings. Sl.OO per 1000; strong, transplanted. S2.50 per 1000. Grand Rapids Lettuce, same price. Danville Floral Co., DanviUe, III. STOCK WANTED FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE One of the Most Beautiful Flower Stores in the Middle West In a big city, with railroads and tractions radiating in every direc- tion ; fully equipped, with a fine business and splendid reputation. A chance in a thousand for the right man. Terms easy. Address E. D., care The Flor- ists' Exchange, FOR SALE OR RENT— For $1250 in equity valued at $3500 in 2}4 acres of greenhouse range of 14,000 sq- ft. of gh stock, fixtures, tools, etc., valued at $1800, making a total of S5300. Property is located - " ■' ■ Hills, N. Y., five minutes' " ' full particulars as to full va luh-e of Wm"lcSiler" New York City- Bedford : of property in FOR SALE — 5 greenhouses containing about 15,000 sq. ft. of glass, fully equipped, with- out stoclc, at Wyomissing, Pa., 60 miles from Philadelphia; excellent local trade. Price: FOR SALE— 10 acres adjacent to city, 90,000 1 of glass thoroughly stocked, A. 1. conditio! modern improvements, 4 dwellings. spection. 996 6th j •OR SALE— 7.500 sq. ft. of glass. 4 acri ground, on Long Island, near New York, ress D. E., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— $800.00 buys the only Hower store a city of 30.000. For full particulars, addr< Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bargains New and Second-Hand SPECIAL OFFERS 1-inch S. H. Blk., per 100 feet. . . .$2.50 IK-inch S. H. Blk., per 100 feet 4.45 2-inch New Blk., per 100 feet.... 7.80 All sizes in stock for immediate shipment Eagle Pipe Supply Co., |nc: 29 Howard St., N. Y. City rorth 20o. a ft DOUBLE LIGHT HOTBED SASH, 3x6 ft., from very best cypress, 2-in. thick, iron crossbar, two layers double thick glass at $3.35. Single layer hotbed sash. $1.60. PANSY BOXES. 12x20x3 in- deep. 5c- each. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1398 to 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. GLASS— SilO, $1.50 box of 90 panes. Cypress Hot Bed Sash, 6 ft. 80c. each. C. N. Robin- son &j,Bro., 108 S. Fredericli St., Baltimore, FOR SALE— Wooden boxes for Spring ] -■ ■ 5 in. wide, 2J4 in. deep; • _- ^-- for post.ige, 10c. H. Warsa 1000. Sample for post.ige, 10c. H. S. Bakei FOR SALE— Job bALh — Job prmtmg press and equipment; be run by foot pedal or power- For par- rs address Hall's Greenhouse, Clyde. Ohio. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO LEASE— About 40,000 ft. of glass, 25,000 'MUMS Ready now, in 2}^-inch pots; larj can be secured f ;e healthy plants; extra cuttings rom this stock Smith's Advan Comoleta Mary Jane Dolly Dimple Robert Halliday.. Lynnwood Hall. Chrysolora Baby Margaret.. 2.00 17-50 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17..50 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 2.00 17-50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.60 2-00 17.50 2-00 17.50 2.00 17-60 2-00 17.50 2.00 17.60 '.60 $3-00 $25-00 Rooted Cuttings 2)i-inch stock 100 1000 100 lOOO $2.00 $17.50 $3.00 $26.00 2.50 20.00 3.50 30.00 Mrs. Beu... Golden Age Yellow Eaton 2.50 20.00 3.50 30.00 White Eaton 2.60 20.00 3.50 30.00 Golden Gem 3.00 25-00 4-00 35-00 Fairy Oueen 3.00 25.00 4.00 35-00 Wells' Late Pink 3-00 25-00 4.00 35.00 December Gem 3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 Thanksgiving Queen. 3-00 26-00 4.00 35.00 Golden Chadwick.... 3.00 2600 4.00 35.00 White Chadwick 3.00 25.00 4.00 35-00 Chadwick Supreme. - 3-00 25-00 4-00 35-00 Roman Gold 3-00 26-00 4.00 35.00 Naomah 3-00 26-00 4.00 36.00 Wm. R. Brock 4.00 35.00 5.00 40.00 Helen Newberry 4.00 35.00 5.00 40.00 ROBERT CRAIG CO., 4900 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa. BRANCH, NORWOOD, PA. Early Snow, Maud Dean, Yellow BonnaSon, White BonnaSon, Patty, Comoleta, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow. S1.50 per 100, .S12.50 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Unaka, Harvard, Dolly Dimple, Roman Gold, Money Maker. $1,75 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. W. R. Brock. Sold up to May 10th. December Gem, fine Thanksgiving White. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Chadwick Supreme, White Chadwick, Golden Chadwick, Pink Gem. $2..50 per 100. POMPONS. Souvenir d'Or, Quinola, Lulu, Miss Julia, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lagravere. $1.50 per 100, $15-00 per 1000. Special price on M. BonnaSon and M. Dean in large quantities. I have 75,000 Cuttings in sand now, and can flll]orders on most varieties at once. ARTHUR COOMBS, Wholesale Florist >Vest Hartford, Conn. PACiriC COAST ADVERTISING ASPARAGUS Plumosus PHOENIX Canariensis Strong transplanted stock, $20-00 per 1000 3 feet, in 5 gallon cans $1.50 ea( PinOSPORUMUndulatum COCOS Australis MYRTUS Communis per doz. Dwarf Palm, feather leaved, steel gray, recurved foliage, 2 feet, in 5 gallon cans $3.00 each 12 to 15 inches $2.40 per doz. Quotations on Palms in car loadlots on appUcation MORRIS & SNOW SEED CO. - 425 S. Main St.. LOS ANGELES, CAL. 50,000 HARDY PERENNIALS SPHAGNUM MOSS JERSEY'S SPHAGNUM MOSS— In 5 or 10- barrel bales. GREEN CLUMP MOSS and ROTTED PEAT— Extra fine and dry, by the barrel or sack. For prices etc., write G. H. Van Note & Co., Barnegat, N. J. Tuxedo (N.Y.) Horticultural Society he Parker Ho David Mcintosh in the ch; t of the society^ was Maur Fall i The Fuld, teresting- lecture on "The Progressive Age as Applied to Horticulture." We hope to have Mr. Fuld again on some future occasion. He also staged from Knight & Struck Co. a vase of bulbous Irises and advised the members as to their qualities for forcing. The presi- dent appointed Messrs. McMachan, Tan- sey and Davidson to look over the ex- hibit, to which they had pleasure in awarding a certificate of merit. The ex- reported that the 'low is in progress, igements for the be held on April 16, its kind ipleted. This tha tne LEGAL NOTICES Statement of the Ownership, Management, etc., of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGF,. Published weekly at Nos. 2 to 8 Duanc St.. N. Y. aty, by the A. T. De La Mare Pte. and Pub. Co., Ltd., proprietors- J- Harrison Dick, editor, 2 to 8 Duane Street. A. T- De La Mare, man.u'ing editor and business manager, 2 to 8 Duane Street- Names and addresses of Owners of 1 per cent, or more of the capital stock of the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd.: Anchell. Mrs. Nettie B., 480 Central Park West, New York City. Beckert, W. C, 103 Federal St., Alleghany. Pa. Burpee, W. Atlee, 475 North Fifth St., Phlla.. Pa. De La Mare, A. T., 2 Duane St., New York. Dean, James, 199 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dorey, Arthur L- L., 122 West 94th St-, N- Y. City. Dorey, Edward W., 122 West 94th St-, N- Y- City- Esler, John G., Saddle River, N. J- Griffith, James H-, Barrington, R- 1. Hatch, Miss Maria E., 294 Washington St., Boston, Hatch, Miss Lucy P., 294 Washington St-, Boston, Henderson, Chas., 35 Cortlandt St-, N. Y. City. Magill, Estate of Jos., 304 New York Ave.. Jersey dty, N. J. Magill, Mrs. Anna S., Executrix, 304 New ^ork Ave-, Jersey City, N- J. Michell, Henry F-, 3943 Chestnut St-, Phila.. Pa- O'Mara, Patrick, 35 Cortlandt St.. New York City. Perkins, Geo. C. c/o Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y- Phelps, John J., Red Towers Greenhouses, Hackcn- sack, N. J. Peck, Andrew, 1345 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Thorne, Samuel, 19 Cedar St., New York City. Welch, Patrick, 226 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Ward, C. W., Avery Island, 1 No b( •■ •■ (Signed) CHAS. E. FISCHER. ubUe for Kings County. Reg. No. G27 Certificate filed in New York Count; April 11, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 929 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists BgCJIIIIIII tX3IIIIIIIIIIIICX]llllllllllll[X3llllll ICXillllllllliriCXJIIIIIIIIIIIItXJIIIIIIIllllUXJIIlllllllllHXIIIIIIIIIIIIICXlllllllllllllCXarillllllllllCX] IIIIIIWllll IIICX3 HIIIII[Mllllllllllll[}g«C THE FLORIST SUPPIY HOUSE OF AMERICA IrlCIIlOridl Ddy It is not early to prepare for it MAKE UP YOUR WREATHS NOW Oak Sprays Magnolia Leaves '""^Td^X"""" In Brown, Red and Green Then our Wonder ful Collection of CREPE FLOWERS, in which are to be had Carnations, Roses, Dahlias, Sweet Peas, Asters, Hyacinths and all other flowers. They are a splendid substitute for the real article Our Famous Sunshine Baskets wm add to your business. We are continually ^ adding to our list or styles and shapes; we can furnish any color scheme you desire. Look Over Our Silent Salesman for Other Accessories, or Better Still, Come and See Us H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. fal-Glaspf McCRAY Refrigerators Send toda^ for cata- log and pnces. Men- what kind oF cut flowers you intend to use in it, and whether it is for display or storage purposes. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO. 667 Lake St.. KendallvUle. Ind. ARecordToBeProndOi For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. GIBBONS THE SMILAX MAN RED LFVEL. • XLABJIMa Special Ribron Offer OUR No. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE CHIFFON RIBBON. Something new in the ribbon line. All colors. 10 yds. to a bolt, Sl.OO per bolt. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. 1310 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000, $1.75; 50.000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. Syracuse, N. Y. Notes March went out very lamb like, and April came in with a snowstorm. We have had beautiful weather every day since, with sharp frosts at night. This has helped to check things generally, as they were making a wonderful start, with the few warm days we had. Business has been very quiet all along and everyone seems to he waiting for Easter, which it is to be hoped, will be Spring like. This year there is a far larger supply than ever before — Hya- cinths, Tulips and Daffodils are the heaviest stock. Hybrid perpetual and Baby rambler Roses are scarce ; why this should be is passing strange, as each year they have proved by far the best sellers. Quantities of bulb stuff is also left over. Several of the florists are doing much advertising; Day & Co. had a whole page one day last week. The sympathy of the craft and a host of friends goes out to the Bellamy Bros, in the death of their mother, which oc- curred on the 3d inst., at Syracuse. The funeral was held on the 6th, and was strictly private. Many of the florists regret that they were unable to attend the New York show, but the pressure of work for dis- play week was so heavy they felt that thev could not spare the time. The Baker Floral Co. has prepared a very large stock for the Easter trade, having large blocks of well bloomed Aza- leas, Spiraeas. Hydrangeas, Roses and Genistas. There are Dilics in abun- dance, but they seem to have had the same experience with them as so many growers have had this year, for a large percentage are not more than a foot high, a size that will be difficult to sell. There are Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils and Narcissus in both pots and pans, in abundance. They will have an immense cut of Carnations of fine quality. The Sweet Peas too, are full of flowers. The writer had a good example of Bob Bard*s descriptive powers while examin- ing a new Carnation, the flowers of which were remarkably fine, but the plant will not give any cuttings, much to Bob's disgust. He is justly proud of his Easter stock, which is the finest the writer has seen so far in the city. Fu- neral work has been very heavy with large cuts of Sweet Peas, "and Snap- dragon have been a great help. Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made freah daily from the woods. 4c.. 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.50 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.60 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles. 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, SO-Ib. cases, S5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50;per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only lOc. per b«nch of 60 sprays. Try them. Mtt I^lnds of Baergreena »-- , ^ Cro^vl Fern Co New Salem. Mass. MIIXINGTON. MASS. The Kervan Co.n'JJ^Vn'Lr'- NVHOLESALE „ Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock, Laurel, Spruce and Box Wood Branches, Ropings made on order, all kinds NEW YORK :ger Ferns, Green and Bronze -eucothoe Sprays. Sphagnu ' mp and Spanish Moss Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses. Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa Fibre, Birch j i Cork Barks, ve credit where credit Is dut^ The Pierce, Christian Co. has nearly completed the interior arrangement of its store. The company hopes to install its new icebox this week. It claims it will be the handsomest in the city, and would be glad to dispose of its present one at a bargain. Business has opened up splen- didly and it is greatly encouraged. The store is not large, but it is fitted up with very good taste and is attractive. The displays in the window are well ar- ranged; the lighting at night is the best in the city. Philips & Krocher are fortunate in having a very fine cut of Carnations of good quality. Their stock of bulb stuff is very large, and Spiraeas are good. They have large contracts with some of the department stores. The additions to the houses are completed, and one is de- voted to forcing purposes. H. T. Southern Wild Smilax Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss £. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. R-^riproelty-Saw It In the Exchange ■^ / ^ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS 1 \ / i 930 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists HAVE YOU TRIED PINE TREE RIBBONS? ®lj^ fxm Uitn Mk MMIb (Utt. PHILADELPHIA, PA. EASTER GREETINGS FROM THE HOUSE OF %ICE JOS. G. NEIDINGER, Florists' Supplies 151S.15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE. PHILADELPHIA. PA. improve Your sales wirn our Arilsllc, eeadg-selllDg Novelties FANCY BASKETS. EVERLASTING WREATHS. AUMER. DIERKS ®. ARENWALD Office and Salesroom: 4 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE, 8306 MADISON SQUARE REED & KELLER "^^^^To^r" SIIDDI IFS METALS. WIRE WORK SUI'I'I.IIIS Bnd BASKET WORK Florists' GreeningPins A weD-fcnown time saver which every up-to-date florist should use, for fasten- ing Ferns over the mossed design; also for pinning Smilax, Asparagus, " io[ooo to n.oSo, ! J~T1 An Orchid Exhibit e well known firm of Lager & Hur feummit, N J, broke a\\ay from the utvpcd torm of exhibitms these re markably ¥aried plants at the recent New York Flower Show, and displayed them somewhat in the manner in which they are found in their native habitats, that is to say, growing on the branches and trunks of trees. Of ,course, not all orchids grow in this fashion, but among them' are Dendrobiums, . Odontoglossums, Cattleyas and Bpidendrums. These sub- jects, together with Oncidiums and Ly- castes, formed the group, of which we show a picture herewith, which was admired by a large number of the visitors. An inter- esting feature of the group was a water color painting by Mr. Lager, executed by him while collecting orchids along the Rio Bache in the southern part of Colom- bia, S. A. This is the home of Catt- leya Trianae. Up the river a number of hills were seen, one towering above the other, and forming, besides the river course, a number of gullies and ravines more or less wooded. On a limited number of trees Cattleyas are found growing there. Among the native trees there may be mentioned Pinuela (Biomelia Karatas), Carboneros (Calliandra Tweedii), and Madrono (Arbutus Canariensis) . Some Furero- yas also grow on the cliffs. An imita- tion raft, loaded with boxes, to show the method of transporting the orchids from the interior, was also shown in the pic- Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment $3.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWELL Tbe Woodsman Co. Evtrything in Scutbem Eversreeni ALABAiVIA MICHIQAIV CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Reciprocity— Saw it Id the Exchaage WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Give credit wberecredlt is due — Mention Eschnnge Floral Designs de Luxe '^^.^ 'i J — M^^^J.^ '■h '' .i.X- . K*'^^ ■■ ■1111% \ \ ■1:; '■ f \ "i^SSE ;| ^hIr ,^^V^ m H^B LAGER& : ^■B HURRELL The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Give credit wberecvedlt is due — Mention Exchange Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- nell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice • in demand for the best positions. ^ ' * e Gar. ■ would have Write today Che pi 250-1 , Sprinflfield, Mass. Reciprocity — Sa^ Show, March 21 to 29, 1914 : Hurrell, Summit, N. J. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 YmpSrs'of Willow and f anty Baskets for florists Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Our Specialties Wheat Sheaves and Baskets vitP them you read this advt. In the Exctiange Do Not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, NEW YORK Rectprocltr — Saw 1 1 tbe Exchant;e GREEN SHEET MOSS For lining han^ng baskets, also very for ^vindow deco-'= -* '"' "' pot plants, ferns, Per Bale (5 bundles) ^'^^ 5 Bales and over at .-..■• 1-20 Special price on larger quantities. Geo. n. ADgermuilcp.>f^.^,:sgilT^^5:^ Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange Delaware Evergreens Holly. Laurel, Cedar, Pine and Boiwood Wreaths, any size. Laurel, Cedar ana rme Roplnft. Case Holly. 2x2x4 ft. Laurel Branches in cases and bags. Boxwood, 60 and lOU cases. Spruce Pine Table Trees with and witliout cones. Pine Cones per 1000. Wnte your requirements. H. E. CONWELL -:- Hilton, DflAWARt I'll AMERICAN CARNATION '."a'SS A.T.DeUHarcPts.SPub.Co.,2to8DnaneSI,N.Y. April 11, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 931 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists BostoirHENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.-Ma$$. Low Special Price BOXES 18x 5x3... $1,50 21x 5x31^.. 1.65 24x 5x31^.. 2.15 28x 5x33^.. 2.65 21x 8x5.... 2.65 30x 5x3J^.. 2.85 24x 8x5.... 3.00 28x 8x5 30x 8x5 36x 8x5 30x12x6 36x14x6 36x12x6 Per 100 .$3.30 . 4.00 . 5.00 . 5.80 . 7.00 . 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES Per 100 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19x9x8.... MistGray 5.00 WREATH BOXES VIOLET BOXES 16x16x7 18x18x8. 20x20x9. 22x22x9. Per 100 .$S.00 . 6.0C . 7.00 . 8.00 8 x5xS 9^x6x4 10 x7x6 12 x8x7 Per 100 .$1.60 . 1.90 . 2.50 . 3.00 PRINTING--300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. In order to Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES 4x Sincli ..$1.50 8 X 12 inch . . 2.00 12x16 inch.. 2.50 16x20 inch.. 3.00 20x24 inch.. 3.50 Imported Per 100 24x28 inch ..$4.50 28x32 inch .. 5.50 32 X 36 inch . . 6.50 36x40 inch.. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 1 6c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOITHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEUCOTH(E SPRAYS S1.00 per 100 $7.30 per 1000 $2.00 per 1000 secure these low prices, please mention this ad. SPECIAL Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000, $7.50 per 10,000 Fancy FERNS Dagger SPECIAL SPHAGNUM MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality ORDER NOW HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Telepho Main, 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort HUl, 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please Ji' give reference, or cash with order. Cleveland, 0, The Market The weather during the past week was satisfactory to business. There was sunshine on several days, after nights of frost, and this put life into the Easter stoclc, but the rain on two or three days interfered with the local . flower trade. However, with the Easter preparations in hand, the business was not missed so much. The market was well supplied, Roses being especially plentiful. Killar- ney was a little oif color, and prices ranged from 2c. to 10c. Am. Beauty is now more abundant, and some of the fancy stock is arriving daily and selling at from 25e. to 50e. each. There ought to be abundance for the week end. Rich- mond is in a fair supply, a few having long stems, and prices ranging from 3c. to 12c. Sunburst too, is plentiful, but the color not so good — prices 4e. to 12c. Mrs. Aaron Ward is equal to the demand at 3c. to 6c. Sweet Peas are coming in daily, but the quality at present is not so good, the stems being short, and with but few ex- ceptions the prices are 40c. to $1.50 per 100. Easter Lilies have been very plentiful and of first class quality, at 8c. to 12c., while Callas have been in heavy supply at 6c. to 12c. Lily of the Valley has been in good supply, at 3c. to 4c. for the_ best quality. Spanish Irises are both yellow and White. Mignonette, Cal- endula, and Lupins are forward in quan- tities to supply all orders at reasonable prices. Fern, in the green stock, has gone up to $3.50 per 1000. While these notes are in the press the retailers will be staging the finest array of Easter plants Cleveland has ever seen, and we are looking for a banner busi- ness. A. B. B. New Toek. N. T. — D. J. Poppas, Nicholas J. Dales and James Tryfords have formed the TInifed lOut Flower Co., with a capital stock of $15,000. View of a corner of the flower shop of L. Bemb Floral Co., Detroit, Mich. The photograph from which this was reproduced was^taken from a Detroit local newspajser, d has been; ' " ' '^—^-~ -_ ^,__^ _^i " Our Nursery Department p. D. Barnhart of The Pacific Garden comments as follows on some trees re- ferred to recently in the nursery depart- ment of The Exchange : "All that you say about Xanthoceras is true, and the wonder is that more of it is not found in collections of shrubs. I met with it in the San Joaquin Valley, Cal,, last week in all its glory. The temperature there is fierce during the Summer, being 100 deg. to 117 deg., and a humidity as low as 4 per cent., so you see it will lend itself to cultivation under very adverse climatic conditions. Your reference to the purple-leaved Plum suggests the re- mark that in the hot interior valleys of this State it is a most prolifie fruiting tree, while in the coastal sections it is barren, or nearly so. The same is true of the Olive. Cephalotaxus is a misfit here. The plants live, and that is about all that can be said of them. Scrawny and sickly things they are, even with the best of care." a ted. Pennsylvania State Notes Eeie. — The recent public functions with which members of the craft were associated, will result in in- creased business, is the opinion of J. y. Layer, who, with others, took an active interest in the doings here. Mr. Layer recently purchased additional land adjoining his houses with the idea of adding a nursery but real estate values are advancing so rapidly that it is an open question as to the advisability of so doing. Easter prospects are good, also stock. Eferle is also very favorably Wm. Honeysett of Massassaqua Gar- dens, says this was the worst season he has experienced as regards cold. The natural gas supply held out well. He is in one of the most exposed parts out- side the city. His predecessor, Herbert Long, now of Ashtabula, writes from Florida that he is much improved in health. TiTusviLLE. — L. J. Rowe says he never had finer stock for Easter, and has bought, at wholesale, a large share of his plants. Lilies are particularly Oil City. — W. M. Deyoe is planning to rebuild his place downtown after Eas- ter. The new store will be thoroughly modern, with a showhouse attached. Stock at the greenhouses is in fine shape. Feanexin.— The Bell Floral Co. has not been so busy but predicts a banner Easter, with plenty of well grown stock to supply the demand. The veteran founder, William T. Bell, is fortunate in having two song who oversee the growing and retailing. He was one of the many close friends of the late William Scott and recalls with much pleasure the visits of that versatile man. KuTZTOWN, — Charles Ahrens. a Ger- man florist employed by Frederick Baer. died in the Homeopathic Hospital on March 15, aged 57. So far as is known, he left no relatives in this coun- try. He was unmarried. . W. M. 932 The Florists' Exchange Carnations We can still supply fine strong well-rooted cuttings of the following varieties : 100 1000 100 looo White Wonder $3.00 125.00 WhiteEnchantressSS.OO $25.00 Pink Delight 6.00 50.00 Rosette 3.50 30.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Shasta, 2-inch pots. 3.00 25.00 Geraniums Harcourt. White. Castries. Cerise. Barney. Cerise. Ricard. Orange scarlet. Decorator. Orange scarlet. Presilly. Light pink. S. A. Nutt. Dark red. 2-inch pots, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BAUR a, STEINKAMP Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA Give credit where credit CANNAS 30 Fine Varieties, home grown, strong, dormant tubers, S2.00 to S6.00 per 100. Our Selection of Fine Sorts, S2.50 per 100. S20.00 per 1000. Per Per 100 1000 Asparagus Sprengeri. 2}i-inch pots.S3.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-inch pots. . . 5.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 4-inch pots . . . 8.00 Abutllon Savitzii. 2H-mQh pots ... 3.00 Acliyrantlies. 6 sorts. Rooted Cut- tings 1.00 S8.00 Ageratum. Blue and white. Rooted Cutting? 1.00 8.00 <3hrysanthemunis, Rooted Cuttings, 60 fine commercial varieties, S2.00 & 3.00 S15.00 & 20.00 Tloleus. 25 sorts. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.00 8.00 Cuphea. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 4-inch pots 12.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 5-inch pots 20.00 English Ivy. SH-mch pots 8.00 Feverfew. Double white. Rooted Cut- tings 1.50 12.00 Forget-Me-Not X.50 Fuchsias. Double and single. Rooted Cuttings 1.50 12.00 Fuchsias. Double and single. 2M- inch pots 3.00 German Ivy. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Heliotrope. Light and dark. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- tings 1.50 12.00 Lemon Verbenas. 2^-inch pots . . . . 3.00 Lantanas. 2M inch pots 3.00 Moon Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 16.00 Salvia. New sorts, Rooted Cuttings.. 1.50 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 Stevia Compacta 1.25 10.00 TradescanUa 1.25 WOOD BROTHERS, rishklU,N.Y. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange -MentloD Exchange SEASONABLE STOCK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 21^-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. HATCHERI, 21^-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100. SPRENGERI, 2M-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indivisa per 1000. WETTLIN FLORAL CO 2M-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 Hornell. N. Y. At the Doolittle Floral Co.'s estab- i lishment on Sherman ave., Supt. Kelsey j has everything in A-1 shape for the Eas- "■ " ' ' 'of ids, little short, but this is the general complaint around here. L. formosum have nice stems 4 to 5ft. and foliage clean to the pot ; 3000 are grown for Easter. The company has just added a cold storage cellar — of which Mr. Kel- sey is justly proud, having done the ex- cavating and concrete work in his spare time — packed to the ceiling with tier after tier of bulbous stock. W. S. PALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS Assorted Ferns for dishes, S3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, S3.00 per 100. Kentias for centers, lOc. each. Kentia Belcnoreana, 4-in., 2oc. and 35c." 5-in- 5Qc. and 75c. HENRY WESTON, Hempstead. Write them yon read this advt. In the Eschange Violets— Violets MARIE LOUISE, clean and healthy in every way, 3-inch pots, S5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. WANTED PALM SEED FOR GROWING Guaranteed to Germinate 5000 Cocos WeddelUana 5000 Phoenix Roebelenii 5000 Liyistona rotundif olia 5000 Licuala grandis THOS. R. TOWNS HOLGUIN.ORIENTE, CUBA Reciprocity — Saw it io the Eicliajige Geeekpoint, N. T. — Benj. Knothe will open a floral shop at 915 Manhattan ave. Stamfobd, 'Conn. — The Enterprise Floral Co. (The Sign of the Rose) has opened a store here and is doing good -"business. New Haven, Conn. We have been having very unsettled weather during the past week, with rains by day and freezing at night, by no means ideal flower weather. The John N. Champion Co. reports business good. We noticed some very nice arrangements in the way of Easter baskets. A very attractive window filled with the several varieties of Nephrolepis, each plant bearing a neat card giving the name and variety, was noted. Stephen H. Moore & Co. have a nice display of Easter plants. Funeral work is a specialty with this firm, and they re- port a busy week. Chas. Munro has been busy with wed- ding decorations and has most of his Palms in the various churches for Palm Sunday. He has probably the best dis- play of Ericas in all shades and colors that the writer has ever seen. Chas. Meyers has an excellent speci- men of the old fashioned Marguerite Chrysanthemum frutescens on display. He also shows some very nice baskets of Heaths and Acacias that are good sellers. John Siebold, the Townsend ave. grower, has two houses of Carnation En- chantress that are exceptionally fine, and a house of Sweet Peas Blanch Ferry and Wallacea, with three and four flowers on ISin. stems that will just be right for Easter. H. L. Horn has a grand lot of Hya- cinths, Tulips and Narcissi. He sells nearly all of his stock retail. We noticed a nice batch of 500 Azaleas in excellent shape. He has a whole house devoted to Enchantress that are a picture of health, but complains that the stems are so brit- tle they are difficult to handle, due prob- ably to too much lime in the soil. Bridgeport, Conn. Notes The local florists are getting ready for a busy Easter. All report a large number of orders booked ahead for Easter week, not only for store and greenhouse trade, but for church decorations. Weather conditions point for an ideal week, which we trust will hold good. Some of the finest bulb stock has been seen the past week. Though a good many are coming short on Lilies, there will be an abundance of other potted plants to help out. The downtown stores are beginning to look very beautiful with their display of flowering plants, which are arranged to fine advantage in baskets of various shapes and sizes. In cut flow- ers, Carnations will be fairly plentiful, as well as Roses. James E. Beach has transformed his Palm House into a display and sales- room. This, in connection with the regu- lar show house, will give greater facili- ties for displaying the stock. Some very fine Azaleas were seen here, as well as Lilies, Hyacinths, Daffodils, Tulips. Geo. Pflorum says his Easter stock was never in better shape, and reports a goodly num'ber of orders aheai Bulb- ous stuff is in fine shape, and everything is in readiness for the Easter trade. John Reek & Son of Main St. also re- port stock in fine shape for Easter. They will have their usual display in the Arcade. Park Gardens and Flower Shop of Main st. report a goodly number of fu- neral orders tor last week. They had an automobile load to go to Wilton, Conn., also one for Westport, Conn. They had 200 corsage bouquets and 100 boutonnieres to supply for an entertain- ment at Warner Hall recently. James Horan & Son reported their stock as on time. G. C. Ronton & Son, Myrtle ave., re- ported a large number of orders booked ahead, while their regular trade is hold- ing up well. A recent visitor was Mr. Bryant, of the A. H. Hews Pottery Co. F, E. B. Pawtudtet, R. I. Notes With the single exception of Roses, which are a little scarce, flowers and bulbous stock are plentiful, and indica- tions point to a large supply for the Eas- ter trade. Walter S. Sword, Broad St., Valley Falls, has a large number of orders booked for outside work for the Spring and Summer. Mr. Freystedt of H. M. Robinson & Co., of Boston, called on the trade dur- ing the week and reports business very M. J. Leach & Sons, Broad St., have a very attractive window display of Eas- ter stock, including Lilies, Tulips, Hya- cinths and Daffodils. Their auto deliv- ery has been kept busy every day the past week. FERNS Assorted Table Ferns. From 2}i-inch potB, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new rtock ot Seedlings in ten Ie*d- sking orders now to be B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. 1. Will help all aroond If yoa mention the Kxdiangs ALL THE LEADING FERNS for dishes, from 214-iiich pots at $3.00 per 100, J25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 FERNS in FLATS In all the best and hardiest varieties, ready for shipment from June 15tb to Sept 1st. POINSETTIAS ! From 2Ji-in. pots. | THOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short Hills,N.I. USTER f ERNS CYRTOMrCM lalcatum, PTERIS WU- sonl and Wimsetti. Fine, bushy plants, packed to reach you in perfect condition, 6c.; if shipped in pots, 7c. Buxton's Pink and Phelps Bros." new white SNAPDRAGON. Extra fine stock, 2-in., S3. 00 per 100, S28.00 per 1000. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Glvecreditwherecredltlsdae — Mention Exchange THE HOME OF THE SCOnil FERNS JOHN SCOTT April 11, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 933 CANNAS Allemania. S2.00 [ Vaughan, Parte, 100. $17.60 per GERANIUMS, Nutt. 4 varieties, 2}4-m. pots, 13.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, 5 varieties, older plants cut back, S4.0D per 100. SALVIAS. AprU 1st, 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2-in. pots, $1.60 per 100. Alternantheras PANSY PLANTS in bud. $1.25 per 100. PANSY PLANTS, from seed beds. S2.60 per 1000. CANNAS, 10 varieties. 3- and 4-in. pots, May 1st.. S4.00 per 100. CANNA, King Humbert, S8.00 per 100. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings $10.00 per 1000. Casli FRED W.RICHY, Lancaster, Pa. * aflvt. in th** Rxrbangp Geraniums Rooted Cuttings Ready for shipment. POITEVINE, DOYI.E, NUTT, BUCHNER, SIO.OO per 1000; RICARD, ANNA BROWN (New Pink), S12.00 per POITEVINE and NUTT ~ ' "" — S18.00 per 1000. 2-in.. $2.C Ca?h with order. Peter Brown, l^KIr" pI GERANIUMS n. $12.00 per : SALVIAS. Bonfire and Splendens. Large pla from sod. $7.00 per 1000. $12.C PANSIES. L LOBELIA, Double Blue. 2Ji-in.. $2.00 per 100 Samuel Whitton, 232 Churchill Ave., Ullca, N. Y. Give credit- whprorrpfliti;^ flue — .Mention Excliflnce GERANIUMS :ach you in Rooted Cuttings. Guaranteed 1 good growing condition; you run no risks when 1 Ready every week from now until Oct. 15th. Rlcard and Poitevlne. at $12.50 per 1000. S. A. Nutt, at $10.00 per 1000. Albert M. Herr, (ancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS Fme, strong plants from 2K-in. pots. Nutt, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. La Favorite (Double White). $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Rlcard. Poitevlne, $2.60 per 100, S24.U0 per 1000. ENGLISH IVIES. Field-grown, fine, strong and bushy. 4 to 5 feet, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CANNA BULBS. King Humbert, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Queen Ctiarlotte, Souv. d*A. Crozy, A. Bouvier, Egandale; true to name, $2.00 per 100, $17.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END, N.J. ; Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eicbanee ROOTED CUTTINGS AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. 50c. per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, Major Bonnafion, $1.00 per 100. HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS, assorted, $1.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, Marguerite. Fine, mised, from 2-in, pots. $2.00 pel 100. VERBENAS, Giant-flowered. From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. E. A. WALLIS a CO., - Berlin, N. J. Give credit where credit is due — Mention K.^cliange CECIL BROWN S-™. pots, ready for shift, UtblL Dnunn strong plants, $6.00 per lOO. Weeping ColeUS 2-in. pots, ready for shift, strong plants. 83.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings. Ready for 2-in. pots, stocky, GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt. 2-!n., $2,00 per 100, VINCA Variegata. 4-in., 10c, : 3-in.. 6c.; 2-in., 2c. DRAC/ENA indivisa. 4-in., lOc; 5-m., 20c. Cash with order, please. J. W. C. Sealy, Lynbrook, L. I., N. Y. Will help all aroand if you mention TTEW ENGLAND STATES Con tinned The florists of Pawtucket were very busy with funeral orders on Thursday for the funeral of John Bennett, super- intendent of the Providence branch of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insur- ance Co. There were many beautiful pieces and the work was evenly divided. John Sheddon & Co., Central ave., were quite busy with funeral designs during the week. John J. Kelley, Broad St., VaUey Falls, has been very busy with funeral orders the past week. Tree Warden William J. Sword has completed his work of collecting and de- stroying the larvae of the brown tail moth, and by his energetic work the moth has been banished from the town of Cum- berland. W. K. Toole Co. has received a large consignment of seeds. A flower stand has been added to S. S. Kresge's 5 and 10 Cent Store, 267 Wm. Hoffman Oak Hall building, will have plenty of stock in the pot plant line for Easter. C. A. K. Providence, R. I. Easter 1914, from all present appear- ances, looks like being a banner one. With pleasant weather and the unusual preparations that the growers and store- men have made, the fine quality of stock, both plants and cut flowers should be good. There is no rea,=ion why all re- ceipts should not surpass those of last seasou. The weather o£ this past month has heen of the right kind to hold stock. Violets from many of the growers are as fine as they have been in past seasons in February. A number of storemen will find themselves short on Easter Lilies ; in past seasons there always was a chance of re-ordering, but the growers this year were completely sold out ten days ago. With the shortage of Lilies, the .retailers expect no department store competition. P. K. Sweeney had fifteen desisns for the Bennett Service. James Canning Smith the Florist, and Macnair received shipment of Easter' plants from Philadelphia. Powell the Florist, Brooke St., has a force of twenty men working on outside Out of a house of thirty-five hundred pots of Lilies belongins to OIney Will- iams of Pocasset, only five hundred pots flowered, due to the cold, cloudy weather. Otto Hassell has increased his working force. W. A. B. Newport, R. I. The work of Oscar Shultz, who had the contract for the care of the city parks last year, was so satisfactory to the mem- bers of the Park Commission that he has been awarded the contract for the cur- rent year — without competition. As a result of a visit to the New York big flower show, Stewart Ritchie becom- ing infatuated with the display of Heaths seen there, was moved to arrange tor a supply to feature them in the window of his Broadway flower store this week, where they attracted much attention. At Fred. W. Smythe's new nursery on the West main rd., Middletown. during the past week, a very large consignment of Holland grown stock was received in cases and bales, some 80 pieces. The nursery is in charge of Mr. Smythe's brother, Albert J. Smythe, who is get- ting everything abou.t the place in first class order. The dwelling house on the place has been thoroughly remodeled for the use of himself and family. Alexander MacLellan. 50,000 Bedding Plants S,TL Ageratun nd 2W-in, Abutllon SaTitzH; Begonia, guerites, Mrs. varieties; Mar- Heliotrope, o.^.^ ^.^^. . wliite: Petunias, double Vinca Variegata. dragons. New England Silver Pink; Lobelia, Katliieen Mallard, do '^' ^ " "— Salleroi; Englisti Ivy. able; Geraniums, Mme. ROOTED CUTTINGS Feverfew. Double White. . . Transplanted Marguerites. YeUow. If pla will give a good cut for ^ 1000 Petunias. Double Mixed. Snap-dragons. New Engia "".^"r': 1.50 75 Sastt^uSs.- ;::;;: ;::::: SEEDLINGS Once Transplanted from Soil. 100 looa Salvia Splendens, Bonfire and Zurich, $1.50 $14.00 Verbena. In colors or mixed l.OO 9.0* 1000 Xsi .$1.00 per 100, PLANTS IN BLOOM NOW Primulas. 15c. and 20c. eacli. Boston Ferns. 4 inches. $2.C . . . , per 100. Lbud. Now Whitman! Ferns. 4 inches. $5 No C. O. D. unless one-t F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORIST Rgelproclty — Saw It in the Excbaggf Rnc^nn Fornc 2)^-inch, $3,00 per DUalUII I Cl IIS, 100, $30,00 per 1000. „ 214-mch, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, WhilnianiCoinpacla,^S$I^SS per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, "^S^^i.*'* We wish to impress upon our readers that all questions intended for this department must bear the name of the sender, not necessa- rily lor publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We will endeavor to answer aU ques- tions submitted to us by subscribers, but we IDENTIFICATIONTOF PLANTS When sending specimens for names, cor- respondents should send some lower leaves of herbaceous plants, as well as upper ones, and of all plants, flowers and seed vessels. If possible, in addition to this, if stated whether it be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or cultivated, location where grown, it would FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, L_ full grown. 2>4-in. stock, in largest and best assortment. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. In SOOO lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Exceflent 2}i-in. atock. right size for center plants. $1.30 per doz.. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Stroni clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots. 3-in., $4.00 per doz.. $30.00 per 100; 4-in, $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per 100; 5-m, $9.00 per doi., $70.00 per 100. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in first-cla» 4-in, $5.00 p«r"'doi.. $40.00 pCT 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect 2)i-in. stock, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. .00 per 100. $9.00 per 1000, All from best Extra large, compact, 7-i greenhouse-grown seeds. BOSTON FERNS. $12.00 per doz., $85.00 per 100. BOSTON and ROOSEVELT FERNS. iiench, strong, healthy and clean, ready I pot., $1.25 per doz., $30.00 per 100. Prices of ana Plowers. — Can you send me a list showing the prices for which I can sell plants and flowers, native species included? — R. A, K,, Pa. — As regards cultivated plants and flowers, if you take a copy of The Ex- change and read the advertisements you will obtain a very good idea of the prices at which pi; sizes and varieties b=.., the price lists from the several citii stating at what price cut flowers of the several kinds are selling, you will have the necessary information on that point. Tou can also write to plant dealers asking them wholesale catalogs, that prices given ir wholesale. To learr write'' Ea^wa?d W, Gillelf. Mass,, asking him for a copy of his catalog. Treatment of Freesias After Bloom- ing.— The man we had pulled our Free- sias out and put the bulbs under the benches and covered them with soil. We were afraid of losing them, so when he left we took them out, cleaned them and placed them in flats, covered with a little moist soil, and placed them where it was cool so that they would dry out slowly. What we would like to know is if this is right, and what we should do to finish drying them so as not -to lose them?— A. F. C„ N, J. Please understand The Exchange - -ggest FTERIS ANDERSONI. Queen of the .Pteri* family. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, richly variegated, prettily undulated, handsomely crested, compact in habit, ad- mirable in all sizes, from a Table Fern to Strong. 2}i- s. $1.50 per 00 per 100. J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. Will help all aroond if yon mention the Eschaage FERNS Assorted varieties for dishes, strong, healthy plants, from 2^-m. pots. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3-in., assorted. $6.00 per 100. 4-m., assorted, including Asparagus, Tsussimense, Cyrtomium Faicatum, $12.00 per 100. Cyrto- mium Faicatum, 4-in„ separate, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz. KENTIA Belmoreana. 2M-in., $10.00 per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100; 4-m., $35.00 per 100: 5-in., oOc. each. Forsteriana, 5 m a pot. 50c. Roosevelt FERNS. 6-in., 50c.: 7-in.. $1.00. FrankN.Eskesen, Madison, N.J. Give credit wlierporeil It Nearly 10,000 subscribe for THE EXCHANGE and we are gaining New Readers weekly. 934 The Florists' Exchange I Miscellaneous StocK A few Items every florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. 5. Send us your list of wants. CAIiADIUM escnlentnm. Good bulbs with sound centers. 5 to 7-in. circumference, $2.00 per 100. 7 to 9in. circumference, $3.00 per 100. 9 to 11-in. circumference. $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Tnberons-Rooted. Bulbs large, from one of Belgium's best growers. Single, separate colors, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Single, mixed colors, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Double, separate colors, $4.50 per lOO, $40.00 per 1000. Double, mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS. Fine sound bulbs in separate colors, $4,00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. RHODODENDRONS. A fine lot of hardy sorts, in plants full of buds and with good foliage, 18-in. high, 8 to 12 buds, $9.00 per doz. ; 24-in. high. 12 to 14 buds, $12..00 per doz. AZALEA mollis. Bushy, well budded plants, 15 to 18 in. high, $35.00 per doz. DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Aristolochia Sipho). Tops 4 ft. long ; a grand vine for shade and cold exposure. $3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA. Fine, well-budded plants, with ball of earth, burlapped; all varieties white, pink and red, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. Stellata, or Halleana. Early star- shaped white, "2.^2 to 3 ft. high, at $1.50 each. ENGLISH IVY. Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. Palms Heacock's Pems WMOLESALrE PRICE LIST made-up; KENTIA FORSTERIANA CecUr tub Pknu In. high Ei Cedar tub 7-m. «-; 7-m. 6-; i doe — Mention Exchange SNAPDRAGONS ISKS From pots. Semi-dwarf, sa per 1000. From at S2.S0 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. ne colors, at S2.00 per 100. $17.50 fine stock, _ _ _ per 100. SALVIA BONFIRE From 2-in. pots, fine plants, at 82.00 per 100. S20.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED VINCA From 3-in. pots, at §3-50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Extra fine, m any quantity, at 52.50 per 100,' 825.00 per 1000. ^qj^j,^^ Rooted Cuttings of red and yellow only, at S6.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS From pots, at 2c. each, in any quantity White Enchantress, Beacon, Rosette, Delhi and others. Samples for 10c. ALBERT M.HERR,lancaster, Pa. Qlvecreditwherecreditlsdne — Mention Exchange SEASONABL[ STOCK ACHYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings.. S0.7S ANTIRRHINUM. Rooted Cuttings. ^Arli'l*.?,"'^ ,^"^ Ramsburg's Strains) 1.75 COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings ' .75 CANNAS- A. Bouvier ; I.75 Chas. Henderson, L. Patry .' 1.85 Pres. McKlnley, Pres. Meyer, Louise, D. Harum and Mad. J. D. Eiseie, Express' ' Humbert Duke of York DRACAENAS. 5-inch.... Rooted Cuttings 150,000 Alternantheras p. Major, Rosea and Yellow. $4.50 per 1000. Jewel, $5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per 100; fine Etoile d'Or, S2.00 per 100: Giant Yellow White, $1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. per 100. - FEVERFEW, Gem 1000. GENISTA. $1.00 per lOO and Pauline, SALVIA, Bonfire i 1000. VINCA Variegata 1 nd Green. 90c. per HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $5.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. BEGC FLOWERING BEGONIAS. Assot FUCHSIA. Named kinds. $1.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIA. Named. $1.00 per 1 STOCK SEEDLINGS. Princess AUce Beauty of Nice. S5.00 per 1000. STEVIA. Dwarf, 75c. per 100. 6H-6 ft 6 ft, heav7. 7-8 ft....... 42-48 46 to 48, very heavy. ",v€iy heavy. ARECA LUTESCENS Plants In. his $0.75 wt dm pot 'i Mt 3 in po a ub 3 and 4 in tub 4 ub 3 and 4 in tub 48 S.OO g-in. HOMEGROWN. STRONG, CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED Q-in. fi-7 6 ft., very heavy.. _ 9-in. 6-7 6 ft, very heavy 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each 5-tn. pot. nicely characterized $1.00 e-in. pot, IS to 20-in. spread 1.50 7-in. tub, 18 inches high. 24-in. spread 2.00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI Hack S-in. tub. 4-ft. spread $4.00 When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCKCO.':;^rr Write them ^ Wyncote,Pa. —When Freesias ar or in benches by then: have finished bloomini fed a little so as to pi then water should be little, and the soil b out gradually. After planted in pots ip up the bulbs. to plant again say. August. Inas- 2h as your man pulled up the Free- ; as soon as they finished blooming- ; presume), the placing of "' "~ the benches covered by a little bad EMPTY GREENHOUSES DO NOT PAY FILL THEM UP WE HAVE THE STOCK for early orders 2K . Little flats vering these with a little soil was all right, except that it was inadvisable growth prematurely, best results can onl: bulbs are first got King CHRYSANTHEMUMS. P. Rose, Supreme , Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow, Appleton, Weeks, DoUy Dimple, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted. 2ii-ia.. d'Or, 2-in., $2.50 per : in., $2.50 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per CUPHEA. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100 WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in., $2.C . _ _ all well off or ripened off on a siihny bench, afterward being shaken out and packed away, cool. Plant for Identification. — G. B. M., Pa. — The plant sent for identification is Tradescantia fluminensis. commonly called "Wandering Jew. This is a green- striped leaves, one of which is tricolor. Defoliatingr Callao.— I have about 60 Callas in Sin. to 12in. pots on the walk 2M Alyssum. Double, strong plants. . . 2.60 22.50 2M Begonia Vernon, 3 kinds 2.50 22.50 2J^ Centaurea. Dusty Miller 2.50 22.50 2M Carnation Plants. 14 leadinB vars. 3.25 30.00 23^ Chrysanthemums. 24 standard kinds 2.50 22.50 2}^ Coleus. Red and_yeIIow, 15 vars. 2.50 22.50 Dracaena Indivisa, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 2}i Fuchsias. 12 vars. assorted Funkia Roots. For potting 2H HeUotropes. 3 varieties 2M Marguerites. White and Yellow.... 4 Marguerites. White and Yellow. . 2H Petunias. Double, 12 vars., as- 20.00 2.75 25.00 5.00 45.00 2.50 22.50 Double, 12 2}4 Petunias. Single, a; 2M Phlox Drummondi. 3H Primula Obconica. 2M Salvia. Bonfire an 3K Salvia. Bonfire ar 2K StocI 2M Verbena. Sepal .. 2.25 20.00 .. 2.25 20.00 . . 5.25 50.00 Beauty of Nic GERANIUMS. Mad. BYER BROS., Chambersburg.Pa. Give credit where credit is due — Mentioii Exchange THE PECKHAM FLORAL CO. R. F. D. No. 165, FAIRHAVEN. MASS. Reciprocity — Saw tt In the Exchange Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passlnq value If, when ordering stock of our advertisers, they will mention seelna the advt. In The Exchanqe. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted 2H-Inch Cuttings Pots 100 1000 100 1000 YeUow Eaton S2.00 $17.50 $2.50 $20.00 Helen Newberry 2.00 17.50 2.50 20.00 YeUow BonnaBon 1.75 15.00 Jennie Nonln 1.75 15.00 Gloria, from pots only.. 2.50 20.00 H. W. Rieman. Best Dec. Yellow, same type and good as Bonnaffon. " ^ 30.00 I write for yo opinion. — W. D. might be well to imber of the very liter leaves, but it I go any further in ffy from seed? , isplanting, and cannot be shifted from one pot to another without some risk, when grown in pots. Its chief enemy ' - ■'- Per doz., Sl.OO; 100, S6.00; 1000, $50.00. Stonewall Jackson. Good Dec. White, to gi sprays. .for 100, $6.00; 1000, $50.00. KRAMER BROS. rARMINGDAlE, N. Y. Beclproclty— Saw It In the Exchange is often destroyed by a hot s by no means an easy subject and the best plants we have see; grown in hanging baskets in a position in a greenhouse. The mo cessful are grafted upon stocks puniceus. Boses for Midwinter. — Can you tell me how to treat Roses to bloo l?_p. w., L. I. — Regarding Rose soil, it 1. It is cks, the plants 1 June, about a nd about a foot 2>^ Vincas. Variegated and Green . 4 Vincas. Variegated and Green. .. o.ou ou.uu 2M Asparagus Plumosus 3.00 25.00 3J^ Asparagus Sprengeri. Fine plants. 6.00 55.00 3)4 Asparagus Hatcfieri. Good plants, 7.50 70.C" VEGETABLE PLANTS, such as Cabbagi Tomato, Pepper, and Egg Plants. the hundreds of thousands. Write Jot pricei. ALONZO J. BRYAN WHOLESALE FLORIST Washington, New Jersey Write them ynu reiid this ailvt. in t ! Exchange DRAG^NAS 6-,inch, 30 cts. 5-inch, 25 cts. 4-inch, 15 cts. A trial will convince you WM. EHMANN, Corfu, N. Y. . during the day. ve flowers right indefinitely. We e in in January, take the Rose shoots the nd they will give you E. P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH. Sec.-Treas. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, TELEPHONE .A.N«7»T ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 935 ######^##^####^^########^#f The Entire Cut of 200,000 Plants . All Choice Blooms American Beauties In Large Quantities and of Select Quality i M. C. FORD = WHOUBSAUB PUORIST ^=:^ 121 West 28tli St., New York City TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SOUARE ###############^^^#^^ r-ar-«"i!r-ar ## New Tork, April 8. — Today, Tuesday, le wholesale cut flower market is in lat state of uncertainty and anticipa- ._on in which it is usually found in the early days of the week preceding Easter Sunday. Although the sales is far from sa ' " market even today the of a slight ly of the 3ted how- anticipati n should advance is made not be- today any larger demand r immediate use, but in a possible larger demand week, and therefore ices today are somewhat artificial, as they are not based upon the real volume of business transacted. [ty Roses are in fair supply. The demand for these could hardly be considered active. Special grade blooms are selling at from 15c. to 30c. each, with an occasional sale of choice selec- tions at 35c. Fancy grade blooms are realizing 12c. to 20c. each, and the other grades are going at corresponding prices. The supply of tea Roses of nearly all varieties is large, and the demand for these remains about the same as last week. The top grade' blooms of the sev- eral varieties are selling for about the following figures: the Killarneys. My Maryland, Bride, Bridesmaid, Mrs. Shaw- yer and Milady, 4c. to 6c. each, extra choice selections of these several varie- ties in small transactions occasionally realize 8c. ; Bulgarie, Lady Hillingdon and Sunburst, 8c., with occasional sales Aaron Ward i casional sales of the two latter Mock, 12c. Bottom grade demand for these is about the same as last week, perhaps a trifle larger. The range of price covering all varieties is from $1 to $4 per 100. Mossiee are in very modt are selling at from 40 Longiflorum Lilies are than last week, and 1 these appears to be s< Lilies'^is^from Is to $8 Lilies appear to have p; market for the season, b per 100 being the prici blooms. Gardenias are in the finest blooms realizing rate supply, 2. to 60c. eacn. more abundant he demand for ordinarily good jer 100; rubrum Lssed out of the It possibly some ast of the week, normal supply, )etter money, ?3 ice for special lifflcult: I ana to be supersedii ;s largely, are n $2 per d02 of reali s. The ly 75c. Spencers, which ■ing well quaiity^of the ordinary va- ' "'- Spencer check ui , - . . , eties realizing the extremely high es which might be obtained for them ley alone were in the market. Vio- both double and single, are in abun- ; supply, and are moving very slow- t quoted prices. addition to these there is the usu- large line of miscellaneous offerings, , «= antirrhinum, in large supply, quality; Call ely fli which are meeting with a little bettei demand on account of their use for Holy Thursday; Daffodils, in smaller supply, whose prices, however, are kept down by the blooms from the South; Daisies, Forgetmenots. Lilac, Mignonette, Pan- sies. Stocks and Wallflowers, all of which are moving slowly at about the same prices as last week, as per quotations. About the only new blooms coming into the market are those of the Spanish Irises, later than usual, and apparently not meeting with the demand which might be expected; they are selling at 60c each. Such ng fr^ Perhaps at this eleventh hour you find your cut flower require- ments are not properly cov- ered. Call on us — and don't worry further. As usual, this is headquarters for Spanish Iris, a little late this year, but from now on we can fill your orders. The best Lilies this market will get, cut or in pots. Send in your orders early. We are in need of additional shipments of good stock for which our prices are the best obtainable. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 32S-5582-5583 Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. doz strings, and the best of the Aspara- gus is selling at from 20c. to 25c. per PhUaaelpWa, April 7.— The rnarket opened up this week in active style and the prospects look very promising for a splendid Easter business, providing the cellent supply of all stock, and it is mov- '"Therl i's^^a'' splendid supply of Am. Beauty Roses,, and top prices today, Tuesday, are 16 per doz. There are plenty of tea Roses in all grades. Pink and White Killarney, Maryland, White Killarney, Maryland, K. A. Vic- toria, Richmond. Hillingdon, Killarney Brilliant, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Bulgarie, Mock and Radiance sold at prices shown in the tabulated price good Saturda .__ „ jpply, wi rhite; these touched will probably i The orchid supply is being augmented bv the arrival of Cattleya ■ Which are a welcome Schroderse. . Gardenias sufflcie addition o for all Its. heavy, the majority small and poor in quality. There good supply of Callas that will n: about. Snapdragons are , splendid shape while Lilac ] for S^ -Busii Boston, April 7.- was Tn "^ immense accumulation of i kinds of flowers, and prices were e ceptionally low. Roses sold for, le than for several weeks, and instead being sold by the 100, they went in lo of 1000. Carnations were plentiful, ai ^°y _.:.",._„ „l„^^^ '„,\'^n^,^ ^and "i. ■is'kly. The fact of ■..a,.^=» ,., there was a short iply of all the leading kinds; presui Conditions change quickly, _ and Monday and Tuesday,, April :ing held back for Roses are in medium supply, dul ineie is plenty in sight for Easter. There is a nice lot reaching the market of Mrs. Russell, Killarney Queen Sunburst, and l^er^,f: S?l'llrntr aTd'^ink^luS JeJ Ward and plentif $10 per 00. Mrs. Lady Hillingdon are in good demand. Carnations are not overplentiful, but when the right time comes there is ibt but that supply will 1 Easter Lilii selling well a ery plentiful. A few very choice candidum flowe reaching tlie market, and a good for Easter is in sight. Bulbous stock ^"catt^e Violets ire not quite as abundant, and . ..._ cool weather now, there is sure le some for Easter. Gardenias are e plentiful and of fine quality, ntirrhinums are arriving in large itities but hard to move. Yellow ues are in better supply, and always the supply is adequate, prices beinj from 35e., to long stemmed Spencers a Plants are in heavy demand: ramble Roses, Genistas, Azaleas and Lilies ar to be seen in quantity, but the call i for is fair and the general le Is that Easter business will record. The only thing we - • - nial weather. R. C. Chicag-o, April 7.— The week preced- ing the Easter shipping trade is always an unsteady one in l ' last one was no except; rule. There was a lot -- - market, with only a moderate demand, and the prices were low, even for good grades of stock in all lines. This condi- tion prevailed to a great extent until late in the week, when stock moved more briskly, so that by Saturday a large amount of the accumulated material had gone and a very satisfactory week's trade had been' accomplished. Monday of the present wee_k_opened „ , _.. ..-_ 'trade; it rained the greater part of the day, and not very much stock came into the market. Still adversely for itly a _ larket has before it for the re- mainder of the present week. At this writing it looks as though there will be a large Easter trade fully up to all pre- vious records for this special occasion. Advance orders are being booked daily, and there have been many on the books of the dealers, now many days old. The dark weather that we have been haying for some weeks past has been against 53 WEST 28th ST. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK WHOLESALE WHOUeSAUE m2Madi«,n q Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses '"f'^l^ll'^^/a^a; 036 The Florists' Exchange ^4W. 2a'!!5T. NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw !t in the Exchange FOR EASTER PRIZE-WINNING SPENCER SWEET PEAS and HiLLARNEY and radiance roses Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Pancy Carnations, Snapdragon, Lupines. Mignonette, Bulbous Stotk and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WILLIAM P. FORD whousau Florist ^^.. < jQ? West 28th street. New York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exehapge For Easter CALLAS, SMILAX all kinds of BULBOUS STOCK CARNATIONS and ROSES including all the new varieties We can supply you with anything you want Henry M, Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street. NEW YORK CITY Guttman & Raynor, inc. Alfred H. Langjahr A .ouxxM^.P.e..en. v^HOLESALE FLORIST 130 West 28th St. Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years' Esperience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square, 191:J. GlTecrwJlt where credit IB doe — Mention Exchange West 28th New York DDea: Madison Square 4626-4627 TELEPHONES— Madlnn Squ GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. /ers at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street 233* MS^.??ri„ua™ NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere BADGLEY RIEDEL & MEYER 34 WEST Za ST, NEW YORK n 281^ ST. Vo '^0 SJ9[|^-^^- apply of medium, and still more of the sry poor grades. There will not be ^m. Beauty on this market per 100 for fancy stock, stock sells at from $3 to considered that Carnations sufficient supply for ' Medium erad $4. It is --- will not for then they are that especial demand for this occasion. There have been some Eastern Am. Beauty shipped to this market during: the past week, and no doubt more will come in during the next couple of days. The Easter prices for all stock went into ef- fect on Tuesday, and long Beauty are quoted at $6 per doz. by most of the growers and dealers for this week. The supply of other Rose§ has been very good, and the indications are that it will continue so. Short Roses have fallen off during the past few days; the nond, Bulgarie, Sunburst and Ward. rhere has also been some good Killarney Jueen and Milady on tl - ■ ^ ■ its The supply this week is pn stock that was held over spe< growers. The passing of trade will no doubt see the greenhouse-grown bulb stoi good -grow ing^ always of good quality, and equently sold at very low prices. The Lily question is the all absorb le of the present week. Just now as if there will be plenty of standard varietie price of all the loses will be from ) to $10 per 100, according to quality, ith $12 for specials, excepting in such ._=-.. ^..._-_,_ _^(j Milady, where this market this week. Lilies for all iich demand for of the past weel and are accepting no more orders fo pot Lilies. The price ranges from $12;5 $15 per 100 the price depe stalks. Valle De in good supply. Orchids are scarce, but ha much in demand of late. ?ood deal of mixed stoc! Spanish Iris, Marigolds, Fc Dutch Hyacinths, Alliums, [ysum and Pansies, all of s'ariety to the market, but an n goods vith the becoming more pie] eption of ferns, whic id prices advancing. J. K. ALLEN, IO6 WEST 38th ST^ ISErW YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. Wholesale Commission ESTABLISHED 1887 Dealer in Cut Flowerd Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO C(MUIE^>OND WrTH YOU e credit 1b doe — Mention Exchange i! The Florists' Exchange 937 Sonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 30 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293^ Main Out-of-town orders carefully attended to, Give us a trial. EutFlower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street 300GAN BUILDING, NEW YORK. )pea every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale T'l. ingpu . Jr.. I BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 5-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. OpenAI IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square ). Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In Cut ^Flowers and Supplies 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. I Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th St., New York jCoasiaom Willi ILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street 1.4591 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 16 West 28tii Street, New York Cit)^ Telephone, 2315 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WHOLESALE FLORIST 5 West 26th Street, NEW YORK S MADISON SQUARE Untnal Reciprocity— Saw it In the Drchange Is due — Mention Eschange HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ ^Sgro. VALLEY *^^n.ANo GARDENIAS. DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. ;*,^Srro°;S 105 W. 28th St.. New Y Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholeaalo Florlsta 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone. 7416 Madison Square Horace E. Froment, WHOLESALE ^^^s-^FLORIST 57 West 28th Street, NENA/ YORK Telephones: 2200 and 2201 MADISON SQUARE Glye credit where credit Is due— Mention Ex-change Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, April 8, 1914 f Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ~f Asking "and ^Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Tuesday ROSES— 15.00 to 30.00 12.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 10.00 1.00 to 6.00 lioote eioo 3.00 to 4.00 l!00to 2.00 CARNATIONS— 1.00 to 2.00 to Ifolt 3.66 w 3.00 to 2 00 KlUamey (*The Hlehest 1 Pint ' ^^ZS:^^:::---:::: Varieties.) [ ^S;;^ -.nd VaV. ! ! ! My Maryland .10 to .60 to :60to 5:SJo Lady HilHngdon Extra Iris, Spanish, per doz .76 No. 1 Prince de Bulgarie 1.00 to 8.00 ISSJ8;§S 5;o^Sii;S .25 to .50 ■Mil \Z .10 to .25 2.00 to .26 to ■.is to 10.00 to 25.66" 2.00 to :i5to :i5 to :i5to .10 to 3.00 NarSss'lfs, P. W., Ter bunch ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Mme. Abel Chatenay. Cypri^drumsfSVdoz.-.-.-.V.: ! ! ! ! ! J. J. L. Mock . . Onicldium splendidum Sweet Peas, ordinary, per doz. bunch TuUpsperd'or'^"'''^"'"^-"'"''' Asparagus Plumosus, bunches .76 .60 to 1.50 .10 to .20 .60 to 1.50 'foil 'f. Ball^'^:-''-:;-.-,;;;:::::::- Ferns, per 1000 ^'•^'"^•iiXprinc^sof Wales.::: Walmow^i^ePguncr™' :40 Galax, green and bronze, per 1000 All the new and standard riwOELw Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 Wesl 2S»a»ti New England Florist Supply Co. Bronze and Green Magnolia Wreaths $6.00 per doz. 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: l^'VnViVow Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.ui. Fort Hill, 346B Main, 4789 W Write them yon read 1 POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS which we offer for quick sale at $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 F. J. DOLANSKY LYNN. MASS. Orchids and Gardenias a Specialty ; where credit Is dne — Mention B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HiU 1083-25017-25552 Write them you read this advt. In the HOlTON&HUNKaCO. Wholssale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES of WIRE DESIGNS THE IcGALLDM CO. MANUFACTURERS ^nd IMPORTERS o' FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Pittsburgh, Pa. -:- Cleveland, Ohio situated, and which will enable him to retain the large line of patrons, whom during tis nine years of careful attention to business he has attracted to his store. At the close of last week, the whole store force was very busy executing large orders for funeral pieces consequent upon the death of Mrs. Sterry, mother of Fred- erick Sterry, managing director of the Plaza Hotel. This work^ included a beautiful casket cover of white iRoses and Violets, and several standing and flat wreaths of orchids, Roses and Lily of the valley. The funeral was at Me- chanicsville, N. T., on Monday. G. A. Dennison, Superintendent o£ Horticulture for the Panama-Pacific Ex- position, who has been staying East for a couple of weeks on business in con- nection with the Big Fair, left New York April 6 on his return to San Fran- cisco. He will stop over at Washington and Chicago and is due in San Francisco April 25. Through a misunderstanding it was stated on page 880 last week that the Oliver Floral Co., Inc., of this city had changed its name. This is not so ; it still retains this name and title. E. Greup, of the Holland Nurseries (late Greup & Ploeger), Boskoop, Hol- land, is returning home next Tuesday, after an extended visit to the trade in this country and Canada. L Boston wholesale and RetaU Florists During the past week business was rather quiet, with a very heavy supply of all kinds of flowers. Last Monday, April 6, there was quite a shortage of all kinds of flowers presumably being kept back for better prices at the close of the week. The Easter plant trade began in earnest today and immense shipments are reaching the city. The retail stores are regular conservatories, and many of the stores have hired ad- ditional storage room for this week. The new wholesale firm of MacAI- pine & McDonald, located at 256 Dev- onshire St., is quite pleased with the pa- tronage received during the past week and is receiving large shipments of Eoses and Carnations from large growers throughout New England. We noted some excellent Easter Lilies in pots. They are receiving excellent Carnations from Frank P. Putnam of Lowell, of the varieties Gloriosa, Pink Delight, Eo- sette and White Wonder. Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, expects to have a large supply of Violets for this week, the cool weather being in their favor, and has a heavy crop of Spencer Sweet Peas with long stems. Right after Eas- ter the Violet houses will be emptied, and filled up with Tomato plants,, which A. A. Pembroke has leased space m the Boston Co-operative Market, and his brother, A. G. Pembroke, is to be salesman and is alsd to handle the plants and flowers of Frank J. Dolansky ,of Lynn. _-" The work on the greenhouses of Wm. H. Elliott at Madbury, will be com- pleted in another week. At the sales- rooms on Park St., there is being received noteworthy Richmond, Killamey Queen, Pink and White Killarney and Ward Rdses. The cut for Easter will be quite large and of excellent quality. On March 3 we noted in the window of Henry E. Comley on Park St., a mag- nificent display of unusual flowers and plants. These included such things as The Florists' Exchange 939 mmmmmm^m^^^m^mmmmmmm We Are Headquarters IN PHILADELPHIA For Beauties t With a large supply to select from, we can positively assure you of the W best market value. Beauties buyers know what good flowers are, and as it pays to handle only the best, get into the habit of buying our Beauties. It wUl insure you the best quahty, and our prices are so reasonable that any retailer can find a profitable market for them. When in the market lor.Beauties, let us quote you. We can furnish you every size in quantity. Killarney Brilliant If you want something extra fine in pink Roses, we suggest that you try a shipment of Killarney Brilhant. We offer you a large supply of aU gradesi from $6.00 to $12.00 per 100. Snapdragon $6.00 to $10.00 per 100. Exceptionally fine, large stems, and large flowers. You wUl have no trouble to find a profitable market for it. The Leo Niessen Co, .N.W.Cor. 12th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Apr. 1, 1914 Apr. 8. 1914 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses — A. Beauty, fancy — spl. Extra No. 1 No. 2 No.3 Bride and Bridesmaid Killarney Wliite ICillarney Killarney Queen Lady HiUingdon Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de Bulgarie(Mrs.Taft) Riciimond Suniiurst Killarney Brilliant Adiantum, ordinary- " Farleyense Antirrhinums, per bunch.. . . Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches Sprengexi, bunches Callas (per doz.) Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. rWhTte Standard J Pink Varieties ^ Red L Yellow and var . . •Fancy r White (*Tlie lilgli- I Pink est grades of'i Red stan'd vara.) L Yellow and var . . Daffodils Daisies Ferns. Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths Lilac (per bunch) Lillum Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Mignonette.per doz.,ordinary Narcissi — Paperwhite '. . . Orchids^Cattleyas, per doz. . Cypripediums Pansies (per bunch) Smilas (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Phila. Pittsburgh Apr. 6. 1914 Apr. 8. 1914 40.00 to 50.00 6.00 to 8.0C ....to 4.0C 35.00 to 50.0( 30.00 to 50.0C 16.00 to 24.00 4.00 to 5.0( 5.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 6.00 .75 to 4.0( 2.50 to 3.75 .35 to 1.25 .... to 1.50 .04 to .10 .... to 1.00 xias, Irises, English Primroses, Anem- ues, Ranunculus and , Lilacs. Mr. )omley reports business as exeellejit, nd the outlook for Easter very pleasing. Frank J. Dolansky, of Lynn, has a ne stock of Easter plants at his green- louses in Lynn. Azaleas and Genistas are grown in large quantities. The orchid houses are brilliant with (jattleya flowers of such varieties as Gigas, Men- deli and Mossice. The Gardenia houses look grand, and there is a nice crop of long stemmed flowers for Easter. John McKcnzie, North Cambridge, April Weddings For the after Easter Weddings we will have a large supply of very choice Lilies: Long stems, $12.50 per 100. Medium stems, $10.00 per 100. Special prices on large quantities. CATTLEYAS (mostly Schrodera:) per doz. Specials, S6.00, S7.50; medium, $4.00. Mixed Orchids S5.00, $10.00, SIS.OO boxes. VALLEY .00 100: Extra, 83.00 100. GARDENIAS Special, S3.00 per doz.; Fancy, HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS Plumosus, bunches Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 25c.-35c. Wild Smllax, per case, 36.00. WUd Nutmeg, per 100 spray.'-, $3.00. Mahonia, bronze and green, $1.50 per 100; Laurel Roping, per 100 yds., S6.C " "foliage, per IOC Leucothoe, green and bronze, per 100, Sl.OO; per 1000, .?10.00. Dagger Ferns, best quality; long, per- Galax, green and bronze, per 1000, $1..' per 10,000. $7.50. Green Sheet Moss, per bag. $3.50. Green Lump Moss, per bag, $1.50. Fadeless Green Sheet Moss, per bi S3.50. Sphagnum Moss (burlapped), 10-bbl. i.SO. S3.75; varied stocks in Ribbons pertaining to the florist business of italogues advise S. S. Pennock=Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA The Largest Handler of LILAC in Philadelphia; one Price to AU. , . , . JOHN W. MCINTYRE, 1713 Ranstead St. PHILADELPHIA Give credit where credit Is dee — Mention Eschange Berger Bros. SNAPDRAGON WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^Jljut, 1225 Race St., PIIIIADELPHIA, PA. Glvecreditwliere credit is due — Mention Excliange The Finest in Town has as fine a show of Lilies as can be seen anywhere, and the plants are going fast now. The store business has been very good, and the windows are attrac- tive with seasonable plants. Galyin's windows on Tremont st. are as attractive as any in the city, and the arrangement is very pleasing. One win- dow is decorated with baskets of plants, chiefly made of Lily plants and small Heaths, and trimmed with suitable ribbon. The other window is filled with superb Easter Lilies. The arrangement in both windows is especially pleasing and attractive, and was set up by A. Bock. J. T. Butterworth. of South Fram- ingham, has a superb lot of Cattleya Mossise flowers for Easter and has. as usual, a very fine lot of Lily of the Val- ley in pots. Mann Bros, of Randolph, are cutting Try it and be convinced WM. J. 12 S. Mole St.. BAKER1 Philadelphia, Pa. ^g'^'P''""' -Saw it m the Exchange the finest Lilium candidum I have seen for a long time, and they have a superb supply of this Lily for Easter. They have especially good supplies of Tulips and Narcissi for this week. The Budlong Rose Co., Auburn, K. I., is shipping a good supply of Roses to its salesman at the Co-operative Market. Especially noticeable are the Shawyer, Russell, Killarney Queen and Cardinal Roses. The company is building six new greenhouses which are to be devoted to At R. & J. Farqubar & Co.'s seed store counter trade has been light until now. The season is fully three weeks behind that of last year. They have just bought another large Packard auto truck to take care of their increasing 940 The Florists' Exchange I ST. PAUL, MINN. Seod us Your Orders for Dorwery in the North- wert Which Will Have Our Best AttontioD L. I. MAYS CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS t: , the Exchange when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. WIU help all aronnd It roo mention the Exchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention 72-71 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO MORTON GROVE, ILL. —Saw it in the Exchange _ "The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Pleaae mention the Exchange when writing. m ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists l^and Supplies TO-BAK-INE ao Bast Randolph Street CHICAQO Will help all aronnd If yonmentlMijUie Exchange Spring business. James Farquhar has just returned from Porto Rico. He has improved in health but is not quite well Henry M. Eobinson & Co. are very busy. "Orders for Lilies in pots have exceeded their expectations. Hardy ferns are very scarce, but the company is fortunate in having a big supply. Thomas Roland of Nahant, began ship- ping Easter plants on Monday, April 6. His Rambler Roses, Bonganvilleas, Heaths, Acacias and Hydrangeas are ex- cellent specimens, and hardly could be better. His immense stock is practically all sold already. The W. W. Edgar Co., Waverley, has sold nearly all its Easter plants at this early date, although the stock was larger than ever before. The Easter Lilies were especially fine, and were probably the most even lot of plants grown in this vicinity. Wm. J. Collins, representative or the Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., has just re- turned from a trip throughout New York State and reports that business is excel- lent, and that he booked many large seed Nursery work is very backward, fully three weeks later than last year. It is a little premature to tell about Winter losses of shrubs and other plants, but from our observation the losses are slight. Penn the Florist has the largest dis- play of plants in his store of any florist in town. The place is like a large con- servatory. Business Is very good, and the outlook for Easter was never better. Carthy & Co. auction rooms on Otis St. The auction sales continues until June. The regular monthly meeting of the Boston Horticultural Club was held at the Parker House on Wednesday eve- ning, April 1. The guests were G. A. Dennison of San Francisco. Cal., and Wm. Currie of Milwaukee, Wis. R. C. 1 Philadelphia \ I Wholesaleland Retail Florists j The Easter prospects appear very bright; the general feeling among the Chicago Carnation Company - — A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, April. 7, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. ISS^stc;^^;;.-;:;:;:::;-^- 3Q-inchstems " ...to 6.00 ...to 5.00 !:: to 3.00 '.'.'. K, LOO CARNATIONS— Standard /wHtc .... to 3.00 :::: \l 1:S too S 50° to .50 .35 to ..nO 50.00 to 60.00 Boxwood 15c. per lb. . . to 10.00 Callas per doz. Ferns. Hardy per 1000 Galax Leaves per 1000 Gardenias per doz. Hyacinths, Dbl Iris per doz. ;2S?o;i^e'sprays;:;;:::::::::::: LUac, White ..perbu. .... to l.W Medium S!!"::::::::::::::;::::::::: Mrs. Clias. Russell, special 5.00 to 6.00 I'SSS.!:"" My^R^aryland, special Richmond,' special'. '.'.]'.':'.'.'.'.]'.'.'.'.] :::: S 10.66 ....to 8.00 .... to 1.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 6.00 to Orchids— Cattleyas per doz. 1.50 to 1.00 to 1.50 :::: S :::: IrtTaS"""":: :;-' sweetPeas ...::::;::::::::::::; ".'so to :75 2.00 to 4.00 AU the Leading X3f\0 Varieties of IWJij ES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. Write them yon read this advL In the Exchange trade is very optimistic, and providing good weather prevails over Friday and Saturday, a splendid trade is to be ex- S. S. Skidelsky & Co. had on display this week, in Pennock Bros.' window, a vase of their new Carnation Philadelphia Pink ; a large bunch was also presented to Mayor Blankenburg. Berger Bros, are immensely pleased with their new store ; it is just completed in time for the Easter rush. William Swayne of Kennett sq., is sending in some magnificent Snapdragons with 4ft. stems to William J. Baker. A few of the recent visitors in town were Myer Bros., Altoona, Pa. ; M. Clark of Trenton, N. J.; A. W. Evans, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ; George Seidel, Hazle- ton,' Pa. ; F. E. Cramer, Hanover, Pa. ; Chas. Smith, Harrisburg, Pa. ; Mr. Meeney, Trenton, N. J. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are working up to the last minute in rushing out be- lated Easter orders. H. Bayersdorfer will shortly leave for his annual Eu- ropean trip. S. S. Pennock Meehan Co. reports business good, and is meeting all de- mands with a full line of stock. William Macrae Thompson is on the sick list. The London Flower Shop has made great preparation for Easter ; this charm- ing little store is a mass of the choicest Easter plants. Several automobiles and a squad of boys will take care of the de- livery. The rush is on at the Leo Niessen Co.'s store. Shipping business is keep- ing all hands moving. Killarney Bril- liant Rose, and Lilies, are a feature this Florists' Club Meeting The AprU meeting of the Phila- delphia Florists' Club brought out a fair attendance, considering the busy season, to hear Professor W. B. Nissley of the Pennsylvania State College speak on "Fertilizers — Manufactured and Na- tural." He dwelt upon their various properties and their relation to plant life. The talk was most interesting, and Pro- fessor Nissley was plied with questions. Under new business. President Thilow appointed John C. Gracey to select a committee to arrange for the annual out- ing in June. A letter was read by Secretary Rust from the executive committee of the S. A. F. stating, prior to the convention next August, a session would be given over to the consideration of the question of affiliation. Elected to membership were Henry Lynch, G. Balcheler, John Hobson, and J." Flinn. Pittsburgh, Pa. Trade in cut flowers last week was good and for Palm Sunday considerable business was done. A good lot of stock is coming in, but prices were, maintained and will be on the rise this week for Easter. Plenty of flowering plants are in evidence everywhere, and with good weather a fine Easter business is looked tor. Lilies will be sold at lOe. to 12y2C. wholesale ; the quality is fair. Carna- tions will run from 4c. up, and stock is very sood. Other stock is about the same as usual for Easter. The past week Violets and Sweet Peas were too abun- dant. The seed trade is very active ; counter sales are improving, but the weather is still too much wintry like ; the last three nights the thermometer went below 30 degrees and some snow fell, so not much gardening can be done. Joe Thomas of Greensburg, Pa., is ■busy bringing in plants by auto from his greenhouses and is handling fine stock which sells readily. The E. .0. Ludwig Floral 'Co. is cutting lois of bulb stock and some of the best Snapdragon seen about. The Zieger Co. is sending out a book- A. L RANDALL CC Wholesale Cut Flower!, riorisfs' Kiupplies Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange H. G. BERNIN Wholesale Fieri:: 1402 Pine Stre ST. LOUIS, MO Mapolia Leaves $1.35 peri f credit where credit is dne — Mention Elxchant 1 WiETOR BROTHERI WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders ;, Given Prompt Attention 162 N.Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILS ^ Please mention the Exchange when writing. — Ferns for Disheif S3.50 per 100. 830.00 per 1000, each. BOSTON. Extra strong. 6-in., each .9 WHITMANl. Extra strong, 6-ln., each .5 Ernest Occhslin, rIver FORtsfrii Reciprocitr- : in the Exchange let, "Plant Talks," which is gotl.; very tastily and is most instruct! those who wish to make their grounds attractive and inviting, company also issued a nice Easter ( S. S. Skidelsky of Philadelphi Peterson of Cincinnati and K. Kleef of Boskoop, Holland, were vi^ iPred Koeher, supt. of the Pitts! Out Flower iCo.'s greenhouses at B; town, has the sympathy of his friends in the death of his daught.- week. The E. C. Ludwig Floral Co. has dered another delivery J;ru'ck -'-'-'* - be in service sc " getting along nicely since hospital. Geo. W. Burke, Supt. of Parks, discuss "iCommunity Horticulture" the Church of the Redeemer this week Easter flower shows will be held in t: park conservatories and at several of ti private places in the city, which will open to the puMic. P. iS. Randolph & Sons have a ni lot of plants at their houses at Sam # Creek, and orders for more than th. can furnish. E. C. R. ral Co. has c . u'ck which w!|= F. Ludwig Up 26 he left ti*. Wiikes-Barre, Pa. We have just passed through anoth flood. The Susquehanna River ove flowed its banks on Saturday and Su day, March 28 and 29, when 28y2: above low water was registered. A parkings and parkways along the riv were completely covered and Riversi Park was entirely under water. Ti Tulip beds, containing 25,000 Tuli at the Market St. Bridge approach, w be a failure on account of flood damaf Several florists, among whom Marvin, suflrered heavy losses. The florists of the city report brig prospects for a good Easter business. G. Marvin, Arthur Evans and Mis Mooney and Weir have already mi elaborate window displays. The quality of the bulbous stock better than last year; the same is case with Roses and Carnations. The suggestion has been made Scranton florists to arrange for Sprii and Autumn shows between Scrantoi Wilkes-Barre, one show in Spring, one in the Fall, the cities alternatin The last great New York Show has aga proved that it is a great factor in stiir la ting an interest in plants and on mental stock among the people. I Chas. L. Seybold. I The Florists' Exchange 94] FOR "POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Write for Catalogue and Discounts A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y.. Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE. MASS. Established 1765 RED POTS That you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates — isn't that worth considering ? We ako have a full line of Azalea pots. Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous " MOSS AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. Qen'l Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 25 WEST BROADWAY DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tub No.Dlam.Each Doz. 100 > S16.00 S130. ) 14.00 115.00 ( 11.25 92.00 Manufactured for i cheapest. Painted HENRY A. DREER,««f;»VL,El" ! drop handles 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHICAGO and the WEST Wholesale and Retail Florists The annual Easter flower sale, to be Id in the Florentine room of the Con- ress Hotel on April 11, promises to be great society event. There will be 22 ibles; each table will be presided over y a well-known society lady of the city. L large and varied amount of stock will disposed of, supplied from the best rivate greenhouses in Lake Geneva and /ake Forest. Most of the large commer- ial growers will also contribute stock, 'otted plahts will also be sold; there tables for Lilies, Azaleas, Lilacs nd bulbs. The proceeds will be for the enefit of the Home for Destitute. Crip- "ed Children. Joseph iUichal has moved across the :reet from 6411 Halsted st. into the Carpenters' Union building where as much improved facilities for irrying on his increasing business in all aes of cut flowers, and flowering and ■namental plants. The bov workers in the greenhouses of ettler Manual Training School at 2001 levon ave. have a good assortment of It flowers and potted plants for Easter •ade that they are selling to add to the icome of the home. The boys in the reenhouses are orphans, also the 20 iar old foreman in charge of the work, here are 667 orphans in the home all of |hom are given courses in the various ranches of manual training. The nal sale of flowers brings a goodly he institution's coffers. Lange had a handsome decoration le North Shore Congregational hurch on Saturday, April 4. It took loads of palms in addition to IX and other decorative material eU as the cut flowers. It was a military edding, the groom being an army offi( H. C. Blewitt of Des Plaines is now itting a fine lot of Soring pencer Sweet Peas. The quality of stock is very good and the prospects that a fine cut of these can be had lily for some time to come. The Mid- inter crops of Sweet Peas were ni IS in other seasons on account weather, but the crops have iproved very much during the pat eeks. L. R. Bohannon is now handsomely in- Stalled in his new store on E. Monroe St. The fixtures are of Circassian Wal- nut; is now one of the handsomest in the loop district. This week he is mak- ing a splendid show of rambler Roses well flowered and trained in many forms. The store in the Dnivereity Club build- ing that has been his headquarters for some years will be continued until after the Easter trade is over, when it will be vacated and all efforts concentrated in the business of the new store. Horace R. Hughes is planning for an elaborate Easter display window at his store on Van Buren st. The scenic ef- fects in the rear are completed, and the entire work was installed by Wednesday. Something very tasteful and eflrective is promised. Mr. Hughes states that his art floral boxes are taking well with the trade. They are very handsome and can be used every day in the year, which 1 will insure for them a better demand than boxes gotten up especially for any one particular occasion. These boxes j are in six different colors — pink, yellow, bluj, red. lavender and green. Each box is in a carton and can be so delivered without wrapping when filled with flowers. John Risch, of Weiland & Risch. states that they will have a fine lot of Easter Lilies for this week. Their crop of Roses and Carnations will he in good condition, and in the way of miscellane- ous stock they will 'have Golden Spur Narcissus, Stocks, Spanish Iris, and Snapdragons. Tuesday, April 7, will be election day in Chicago. Two members of the flo- rists' trade are running for the office of alderfnen in their respective wards, Jean B. Franke in the seventeenth ward and W. F. Schofield in the twenty-first. The forecasters of all election results are at sea this time, the fact that 200,000 women will vote in Chicago for the first time or Tuesday, giving no precedent on which to base calculations. More th.in 400 essays on "How to Save the Wild Flowers of Chicago" were received in the $25 nrize contest which closed on April 1. The committee will report the results at the semi-annual ML. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT MADE IN STANDARD SIZES OF 2-INCH TO 6-INCH A Waterproof ' ' Paper Pot K^ Samples furnished free, ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM FE. SLLSN PEIRCE, ^ISIfT'll GDRPIAI MOTIPP WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. 3rEiVI/\L. l^lWllVEi POROUS POTS PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH WB PROMISE TO, AND DO, SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME fJPDFI? DAY ORDER IS RBCBIVBD, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. ^Jt^LfCK. WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■ City. 1 the Escbapge STANDARD FLOWER POTS 1600 2-mch. . 1500 2yi-\nA. 1500 2H-inch, 1000 ready packed crates of Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans. Can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate as follows: So.OO I .2106M!-incli. S3.78 ■■ 5.S0 1416-iDch 3.16 5S4 1207-inch 4.20 ...a.jD 466 4>i;.inch ...6.00 1 320 6-inch 4.61 1 60 S-inch 3.O0 Our Specialty, Long Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS. . - - - Pottery, FORT EDWARD, N. Y AUGUSTROLKER IS. SONS. 51 Barclay Street. New York City. Agents Give credit where credit I3 due — Mention E.xchange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. Think of us. Write us. Try us. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. We Give You Quality tand first-class finish at no greater cost STANDARD Flower Pots The Pfaltzgraf f Pottery Co. YORK, PA. Syracuse Red Pots Prompt Service Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Growing For Shipping Sample, 1000, $1.50 FLETCHER & CO. Anbnmdale, Bostoo, Mass. Reciprocity— Saw i Floral Designs de Luxe > collect and rot the floor The American wooden- I Mfg. Co. 942 The Florists' Exchange The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined it is clean and easy to apply. FuU pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK kWVtmWDEU H you I will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, \!^ QdJjr Uijggt ^ ijs. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUNT VlfRNON. N. Y. "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE | CLAY'S TO BUCK THINGS UP." {TbcFruilGTOiotr, London.) CLAY'S FERTILIZER la the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL It is supplied by tlie leadng Nuisery and Seed Firms, including the following: New York— Arthur T. Boddington, Bumett Brothers. William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co., The MacNiff Horti- cutural Co.. W. E. Marshall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co.. Vaughan". Seed Store. Weeber & Don. Rochester — James Vick's Sons. Chicago — Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton— ^Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R & J. Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co, Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. MicheU Co, Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C Beckert. Manufactured by CLAY ! P/ More Red Devils sold than all others combined. r'- 'lyX The Red DerilCUsiCutttrii the only hand-honed steel whed Glass Cutter (?i // on the market. For 15 two-cent stamps we wiD send sample No. 8 Magazin 7 / „ , Cutter with 5 extra wheels m handle. Ir / Send for Booklet, 40 styles Glass Cutters and Glaiicri Toola SMITH & HeVeMVAY CO^^AtVY "^ Pearce-built Greenhouse GEORGE PEARCE Telephone 662M 203 Six Reasons Why You Should Use Evans Improved Challenge RoHer bearing, self-oiling de- solid link PROVED Write for catalogue anp prices before placing your ordera CHALLENGE the — PIPE — ought Iron of sound 'secbnt h new threads' and cou] gths and up, AIbo pipe cut Iran tee entire satisfaction or Establbhed 1902 land quality nfis, 14-foot > sketch. We 946 The Florists' Exchange April 21-22-23-24 For four days we are going to make tests on Moninger Boilers. You can't afford to miss seeing these tests. They are open to the public and you are invited. Complete test each day. Arrange now to be present. You will learn more about boilers than you ever did before; you will find it time well spent. You will decide that Moninger boilers are the only ones to use. Let us know if you are coming; we will meet you. Make a trip to Chicago; tell us you are from Missouri and let us "show you." YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PASS US BY, NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE GET OUR CATALOGUE BEFORE YOU FIGURE GET OUR FIGURES BEFORE YOU BUY John C. Moninger Co. Chicago 906 BLACKHAWK STREET EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE jlprocity— Saw it in the Excliange a PROFITS in greenhouses, like in most all cases, depend to a great extent on how long the house lasts. Why not invest in a house with long lasting material ? Try the GARLAND CAST IRON GUTTER It will not rust out, and is guaranteed to give satisfaction in everj' way. Give us a chance to figure with you on your next greenhouse. We furnish everything. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. e credit where credit is due — MeuticinExcli GREENHOUS[MATERIALi^tlOT-BEDSASH t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Parkes Construction Co. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF Greenhouses ^ Conservatories NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. HAMILTON, ONT. WIU help all aronnd IC yoti mention the Bxchange G. E. Travis Co. HENRY, ILL. GREENHOUSE GLASS for Rpair ot new work of the old reliable house ol C S. WEBER & CO. 8 DeabxoBsea St., New York Brat Brand. Lowest Prices m Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Rethreaded, thoroughly ovea-hauled, l^-foot lengths and up. guaranteed free from splits or holes. will pay to correspond with us. ALBERT © DAVIDSON 217-24 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. & Giokaris has continued to conduct the floral department which Golmis & Gio- karis opened in the Jones Store Co., besides that at TweJfth and Main sts. H. F. Jones has sold his greenhouse at Fifty-eig-hth st. and Bennington ave. to John Stevens and Patrick Larkin, for $40,000. The place includes thirty-three acres of ground with 62,000 sq. ft. of glass, and will hereafter he operated un- der the name of Stevens & Larkins. Mr. Stevens has conducted a small greenhouse in Kausas City for several years. He came here from Boston, Mass., .and has been in the flower business since boy- hood. Mr. Larkin has conducted a suc- cessful establishment at 215 East Fif- teenth St. for the past two years. Stev- ens & Larkin expect to operate an ex- tensive wholesale business in Kansas City. Mr. Larkin will continue to con- duct his retail business and is preparing to move his store to the corner of Twelfth St. and Grand ave. The new location will be more spacious and will be in what Mr. Larkin expects to become the center of the retail business district. Sunday Closing Florists and other merchants of To- peka, Kan., are making efforts to stop the passage of the Sunday closing law which has already passed the first read- ing before the city commissioners. The ordinance is aimed ,to close all shops and stores, and its passage is almost assured. However, those who will be affected by the ordinance are circulating petitions in opposition to the law. If the ordi- nance is passed it will cause a big loss to the florists, especially to those who are near cemeteries. M. E. C. PACIFIC OAST San Francisco, Cal. The Market With Easter at hand, business is nothing above nor- mal, as can only be expected. The cool weather, coming as it did, saved the florists any severe loss, and they are all saving their energy for the Easter trade. From the present out- look there will be plenty o£ Lilies, both potted and cut, tor the market is full of them already. Callas too, will be plen- tiful, probably too much so, for acres of them are coming into bud now. The only Callas shown in the windows now are yellow ones which cause a sensation, being a novelty. The three commodities which are the most abundant at present are Roses, Carnations and Tulips. Roses hold up still bringing 60c. retail, but if they continue to arrive as plentifully as they have been doing, they will, without a doubt, drop in price. Tulips of all kinds are now plentiful, and are retailing for 75c. and $1 a doz. The long stemmed ones in particular are welcomed by the decorators. Parrot Tulips also are fine sellers. Violets are all gone (with the exception of Giants, which have__no scent) and Daf- fodils are going. later varieties have not come in yet. Sweet Peas make good sellers at 15c. a bunch, but there is as yet not a large enough supply. Cattleyas this week are not selling well, due perhaps to the presence of sr many light colored blooms. The public do not take so well to the paler Catt- leyas, and so the florists are clamoring for the richer colored ones. Phalsenopsis of both varieties, are the exclusive spray orchid now, and at Easter time they will undoubtedly be the last word in orchids. Potted Roses, such as Cherokee and Tausendschon, are new arrivals that take well at the retail price of $3. Rhododendrons Pink Pearl and Cynthia are making a fine show in the windows and bring from $5 to $10. French Hy- drangeas are selling for $2 and $3. Notes On Sunday, the writer dropped in at The Ferneries of H. Plath, and was shown around the establishment. Mr. Plath, who has for many years concen- trated on the growing of ferns, has be- come the leading grower about the Bay and he has at present several houses of excellently grown stock. He is just com- pleting a new greenhouse to meet the de- mands of liis growing business. The largest and finest specimen of Azalea Hinodogiri ever exhibited in a flower store in the United States is being shown this week in the windows of Peli- cano-Rossi Co. The plant measures 8ft. across, and is a mass of scarlet bloom. Of the florists and seedsmen across the Bay. H. M. Sanborn Co. on Broadway, Oakland, reports that business is excel- lent. It states that the seed trade is es- pecially brisk. Albert O. Stein, who recently opened up his palatial store at Sutter and I'olk sts., is showing some unique designs in Easter novelties. Among these are min- iature ladies dressed in hoop skirts. Their entire dresses are made of Violets, Baby Roses, and other small flowers. G. A. D. Pasadena, Cal. Saturday, March 21, was Orange day in this town. The fruit was everywhere in super-abundance, and the principal streets were covered with orange peel- ings. The Los Angeles Flower Market had its winodw decorated with branches loaded with blossoms and the fruit, and yellow was the color scheme of the en- tire decoration. Charlie Morton, a mem- ber of the firm, was down in the Imper- ial Valley in his machine, so he missed the show. Fred Dostal, the presiding April 11, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 947 genius of Wolter's Flower Shop on Hill St., was so busy that day on floral pieces that he could give very little attention to visitors, yet he said that business was only fairly good. He has a pleasing way of arranging the Narcissus with wild Oats, which lends to the scene an out- door appearance. I was out to see the veteran B. D. Sturtevant in Hollywood recently. He always has interesting plants to look at. Solandra guttata, which covered one end of his house, went the way of all tender things in Jan., 1913, while Dipladenias were unharmed. Beauroontia grandiflora, growing next to it, came through all right, and is now a mass of large white flow- ers. Euphorbia fulgens was cut to the ground, but this season it ie more beau- tiful than ever. Dendromecon rigidum, the native shrubby Poppy, was very um- brageous, and wonderfully floriferous with him. Why this shrub has been so long in gaining recognition by our gar- deners is one of the mysteries of flori- culture. His Tulip. Greigi was very fine. He has also a bed of Calochortus, the only one I have met with in cultivation. A shrubby Mentzelia, bearing the spe- cific name Conzattii, is growing in a garden near by. This is a native of Mex- ico and promises to attain to large pro- portions. The flowers are not as large, neither are they as bright yellow, as M. Lindleyl, but when once established it is permanent. I may say that seedsmen of the East who catalog M. Lindleyi name it Bartonia. The common name of the plant here is "Blazing Star." Recently I had a letter from my old time friend W. F. Massey, now 75 years old. In the letter he says : "I am keep- ing up two columns daily, except Sun- day, in the Times-Despaich, and matter in other papers I am connected with, and have written replies to letters from farmers by mail, to the tune of near 800 since the first of January." Yet there are people who think that a man's use- fulness is over after he passes the 60th mile-post in life ! P. D. Baknhaet. Otto Griessel, Portland, Ore. Otto Griessel is a grower of perennial bedding stock and cut flowers, with an establishment located at 72d and E. Mill St. Mr. Griessel comes originally from Germany, and on his return from his last visit to the old home there he brought out a trunk full of Meteor Geraniums of which but two reached Portland in good condition. From these two he has stocked a house. He has 75,000 grafted Roses ready for the Fall, which he raised at Linneman Station. He is a firm advo- cate of good prices for stock and is a member of P. F. S. Testing Moninger Boilers The John C. Moninger Co. announces April 21 as the opening day of its boiler tests. The test will be made on the 21st, another on the 22d, another on the 23d, and the final one on the 24th. During this time four different boilers will be tested, and all of the tests will be open to the public. The company in very anxious to have a large number of people present to witness these very instruc- tive tests. Testing boilers is quite a technical proceeding, but is very interest- ing to any one who has never witnessed It before. The boilers are set up complete, just the same as they would be installed in any heating work. The firing runs for a period of eight (8) hours at top speed. The boilers are fired as hard as possible. A Few Convincing Facts IfSlOR YEARS we hav^S'"been trying to convince the commercial grower that his best 11 Ml investment was the tRON FRAME HOUSE. We have steadfastly refused to enter into competition on any other type. We knew that it would be only a question of time when every claim we made would be supported by actual facts. The recent storms that swept the country are the best proof that the IRON FRAME HOUSE is invulnerable. We produce six stock size houses in any length desired. We would be only too glad to give you real figures on your new house. WILUAM H. LUTTON '""^k^.'Sny'-:ri'^"^ I read thlg adv Its a KiiiG WithK-in.i cadoH^. Every bit of Sanlight means money to yon. Send for bnlletin No. •ifrand bo convinced. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. V All ibe Sunlight All Day Houses in. Rafters, Will help all around if you i I the Exchange Some of the boilers hold as much as 2500 lbs of hard coal for each fuel charge. This will give you an idea of the size of some of the boilers and the expense of making such tests. The mains from the boilers are led to the open air and the steam, as fast as it is made, is carried out through these mains. The water, as it is fed to the boilers, is all weighed accurately, so that at the end of eight hours, which is the average testing period, the exact amount of water evaporated is known. Accur- ate temperatures are kept of the fire pot, smoke pipe to chimney, etc. Records are put down every 15 minutes. This makes a total of 32 readings for each Engineers will be on hand to explain everything, and the company has ar- ranged for a luncheon each day for the guests. This sort of educational work is very interesting to every one, and those who can do so should by all means be present on at least one of these days. They are sure of an enjoyable time. The test will be made at the Monin- ger factory in Chicago. The Moninger factory may be reached from the heart of the city by taking Northwestern Ele- vated Local Train to Halsted St. Sta- tion, walk two blocks south, and two blocks west. The surface lines are Southport and Clybourn ave. On either line get off at Weed St., and walk two blocks west. 'The factory can also be reached by taking any north bound car from the loop, and transferring west on the North ave. car to Smith ave. When you get off at Smith ave., walk two blocks south. ILJs To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. UV/tNC[CO„«n^^ ■ I-iC^ THE MARKET The best extra early variety, large, double flowery on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20o., Oz. 76c. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fotf ler, Fiske, Rawson Co. r^g seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON Write tbem you rpad this advt. in the Exchange The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S f BRAND Foraosmns-GIGANTEUMS-Mol'iSl"™ CORP. OF CHAS. F.MEYER COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY IN CASES OF 1000, 500 AND 250 PIPS, AT $16.00 PER 1000 99 WARREN STREET. NEW YORK dEEDd And BlJLBd W. C. Beckert tOI-l03 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus Fresh crop, plump, hand- picked seed. Finest ger- ORDER EARLY Orders are filled in rota- tion. Liberal discount on BERGER & CO. BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted, single, S20.00 per 1000. Gladiolus America Mammoth. $15.00 per 1000. Prices on all Summer and Fall Bulbs cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ GROWER PRINCE BAY, N. Y. My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA Is being grown by over 3000 growers this Winter. If you hav« in flower, ask your i Noth- ing will pay better for the next ten years apular flower. New seed will tban tins po; be ready in 20x100, wiU not cost Write for information Topla the Origin ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cal. April 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 951 II costs iNo More for space, heat, or care, to grow Nelrose, than to grow th« trash now so common in many greenhouses, and the cash re- turns are many times greater. We have made the prices on this 1914 Novelty very low to encourage everyone to give it a trial, and the larger your planting the better pleased you will be a year from today. PLANT NELROSE and we would advise planting stock from late struck cuttings, as experienced grow- ers all know such plants give best results. Awarded Silver Cup at last In- ternational Show and First Prize wherever exhibited. From 2-in. pots, in rotation, at these prices: Doz. $3.00, 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.00, 1000 $100.00. Book orders now to ensure early delivery. F. W. FLETCHER & COMPANY AUBURNDALE, MASS.'' ^ ^eeb ©raiie l^eport *^ CHICAGO • EUROPE. ETC.. ETC. PHILADELPHIA AMKtUGAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President. Cha3. C Massie, Minneap viao-prasidant, J.M.LupTON. Mattrtucfc, N. Y.:aecoiid vice-president. W. F.Thbrkildsc , _ . Pa.; leoretaTy (re-elected), C. B. Kbndbl,; assistant secretary, 5. F. Willard, Jr., both of Qi wiU be hdd at Washington, D. C„ June 23 to 25. 1914. Headquarters Hotel A. S. T. A. Convention C. B. Kendel, secretary of the Ameri- can Seed Trade Association, advises that the Hotel Raleigh has been selected as headquarters for the convention next June, in Washington, D. C. European Notes With the advent of April, logical conditions have improved im- mensely, and we are once more conscious of the existence of the sun. The change commenced on the last day of March, with a record temperature of 108 de- grees Fahr. in the sun, and Dame Na- ture speedily responded to his warm em- brace. While this forcing pace will knock the weaklings out of time, it will do much to stimulate the more vigorous plants, and growers are now feeling much more hope- ful. The mercurial temperature appears to be inherent in the intelligent seed grower and' during the wettest March (or 58 years it is little wonder he suf- fered occasionally from "cold feet." The improved conditions appear to have affected all the Cruciferse most favorably, some of the earliest Cabbages having burst quite suddenly into bloom; and the very early Turnips, of which, alas, only a few still remain alive, are also in bud. Table Beets and early Car- rots are by no means such a pleasant story, as from 50 to SO per cent, of the plants which looked so promising in No- vember last have been destroyed. Man- gel plants have suffered severely also, but they can be more easily spared. Broad Beans, planted in January, have sprung up during the present week as if by magic, and tbe prices of pole Beans have done the same thing. Some of these days gardeners will be wise enough -to store the roots, and thus save several weeks in developing the crop, and the money spent in buying fresh seed. Etjeopean Seeds. IMPORTS. ETC.- Frederick VIII— Bro- bags seed. S. S. )S, & Co., 100 ka (Adtl.)— plants; Mal- Ware, 2 cases plants, 5 cases Hempstead & Son, 1 case land— Maltus & Roehrs Co., I case Rose ints; Maltus H. Ringk Co.. Kroo Hill, & Co., 1 case plants. Ware. 10 boxes Lilies & Co.. 113 boxes Lilii . 4 crates Lilies; Reitman-Pllser Co., pkgs. Lilies. 1 box palm leaves. Mlnniello Bros., Ryndam — Vaugha McHutchi; trees, etc.; A. Rolker & Son! plants; Tice & Lynch, ' Store, 20 bdls. Wadley & Smythe, _. __. MacNiff Horticultural Co., ' ~ Lang, 25 ca; - ' cases ti pkgs. c. ; D. Heydemann, W. Hampton, Jr. & Co, ~ Vandegrift & Co. R. Pie Co., 16 Richards L Co., 30 cases shrubs, 17 cases trees; Stumpp & Walter Co., 1 case bulbs: J. Roehrs Co., 3 cases trees, etc.; G. W. Sheldon & Co., S oases shrubs; Redden & Martin, 72 cases shrubs; Lun- ham & Moore, 74 pkgs. shrubs; E. J. King. 3 cases bulbs; T. D. Downing & Co.. 2 cases trees; H. Langeler, 1 case bulbs; R. F. Lang, 17 cases bulbs, etc.; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 11 cases bulbs, 257 pkgs. trees, etc.; Maltus & Ware, 347 pkgs. plants, etc.; Burnett Bros., per S. S. Minnetonka, 31 bags Clay's Fertilizer. New York Seed Trade Those who are accustomed to keep weather statistics will, with little doubt, set down after the Spring of 1914 the words, late and cold. Although the ground everywhere is free from ice and snow, and probably from deep frost, and the weather for the past week has been mostly fair, yet the frosts occurring nearly every night freeze the surface of the ground and discourage garden work. This condition, as a matter of course, has its effect upon the sales of everything that is required for the garden which is to be found in the seed stores. Sales, of course, are going on steadily, but the rush season of counter trade apparently has not begun. Implements, tools, and fertilizers are moving well, and there is a fair demand for seeds and bulbs. Nur- sery stock at the auction rooms is meet- ing with a large demand. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d st., is very busy filling orders for rooted cuttings of Chrysanthemums and Carnations, and also is handling, as usual, a full line of small pot plants. W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 2.3d St., have received a large shipment of trained English fruit trees, to the handling of which they are giving considerable atten- tion. Sales of grass seeds also are re- ported to be very large. Maurice Fuld, of Knight & Struck, Flushing, L. I., and 1 Madison ave.. Caseb of lIoihtbhoL IJidiid Giganteum, just'from fields,"arriving at packing sheds to be cleaned.'assorted and packed, j PROFIT IROFIT is its own incentive. The desire for profit waters our stocks and the baby's milk. Nothing is more human than the greed for gain. We ourselves are human, so we have evolved a business in Lily bulbs so large, and with such great care, that our profit begins before the other fellow's cost is reached. Everyone connected with this organization works hard. You can have your share of the benefit of our work if you buy Horseshoe Brand Lily bulbs — they have paid larger dividends than any other brands ever known — and they will continue to pay profits, because of the constant care given them in the cultivation from the time they are first planted until they are sent to you. If you can't grow Horseshoe Brand Lily bulbs, you can't grow any. Send for prices. RALPH M. WARD & CO. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street NEW YORK Lily bulbs grown by the million— sold by the thousand. Cold Storage Lilium Giganteum and MagniRcum on hand ready for immediate or future delivery. Keclproclty — Saw i 952 The Florists' Exchange Take Notice— The Gladioli are American grown and size indicates measure Beware of cheap imported Gladioli and offers omitting sizes Tuberose Bulbs ■ed, graded and packed under our own supervision 100 1000 Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf (4-6 GLADIOLUS Per 1000 Chicago White. First size $40.00 Chicago White. Medium size . . 32.00 Hyde Park. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $45.00) 16.00 Mrs. Francis King. Medivmi size (3000 for »30.00) 11.00 Thick, healthy bulbs grown by us. Augusta. First size 18.00 Our own growing — sound and healthy. . America. First size 17.00 Our own growing sound and well graded. ' Florists XXX, Mixed (light colors) 16.00 Scarlet and Red Shades 12.00 Pink Shades 17.00 Striped Shades 22.00 Yellow Shades 30.00 inches) $1.00 $8.50 Excelsior Pearl. Med. bulbs .50 3.00 CaladiUtnS (Esculentum) 100 1000 .$1.75 $15.00 7- 9i .50 30.00 55.« Cold Storage Lilies No. Perc $18.00 Giganteum. Giganteum. S-9 in 250 New Storage Valley Packed in cases containing 500 pips and 1000 pips 500 to case $10.00 1000 to case 18.00 Get o |_SrJ ri VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE J CHICAGO NEW YORK tube:ro5E5 BEGONIS BLLBS Do7. 100 1000 Single. Separate colors. . .80.40 S2.50 S22.00 Sinftlc. Mixed colors 30 2.25 20.00 Double. Separate colors. . .50 4.00 3S.00 Double. Mixed colors 40 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIA BULBS Doz. 100 1000 Mixed Colors S0.50 S3.25 $30.00 Separate Colors 60 3.50 32.00 GLADIOLUS 100 1000 Prize Winner Mixture 81.50 812.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM Each Doz. 100 to 9 inches 80.20 81.50 810.01 to 11 inches 25 2.25 16.01 Lilium Speciosum Roseum or JOHNSON 217 Market Street S to 9 inches ...80.15 81.00 80.50 9 to 11 inches 20 1.25 9..50 ale List for Florists SEED OO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1 due — Mention ] Last Call for Cannas at Bargain Prices Look up our ads in last three issues of The Exchange. We sell the best varieties, warranted pure and true to name, at about half the prices of other growers, and deliver express paid all cash orders. It doesn't take any Good Luck trade mark to make you have good luck with our Cannas, for they are the class that bring good luck anyway. Our open ground plants from our specially prepared beds will soon be ready for dehvery and our prices on them will also be BARGAINS and you ought to write at once for our special quotations. You cannot afford to buy potted plants, when you can buy our open air grown plants, express paid, for so much less money. A trial shipment will convince you that you can not only save money, but make lots of it by handling a hne of our plants. L. H. READ ®. CO.. Deer Park. Ala. J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field aod Garden Seeds Write for our low Prices Light, Pratt and EUloott Streets BALTIMORE, MD. Ion the Exdtaage > help all around 1 BEANS. PEAS, RADISH ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES, Fresh , true to name, best quality $1.50 per 1000. YALAHA. TLA. Reciprocity — Saw 1 PRIMROSE XX SEED XX , oved Chinese Frii 3any colors mixed, 600 60c.: per 1000 $l.60j colors separate also. PRIMULA Obconica. New Giants. Pkt. 50c. PRIMULA Kewensis. Sweet Yellow. 25c. PRIMULA MaUcoides. Giant Baby. 25c. ALYSSUM Snowball. The only true dwarf; very compact, almost solid ball. Pkt. 20c. ASTERS. Finest Giants grown; white, purple, pink and lavender; separate or mixed. Pfet. 20c. AIAIIT PANCV I''": '>'^<: laree-floweiing UIHni rHROI. varieties, critically selected! 6000 seeds, 81.00; H pkt. 50o. XXX STOCK Ready for 3-inch pots, $2.00 per 100 AGERATUM. Blue Star. Very finest dwarf. JERUSALEM CHERRY. New conical. LOBELIA. Blue Ball. Finest dwf. and compact. PETUNIA. California Single Giants. PETUNIA. Finest marked star PHLOX. Drum. Pumila. Best dwarf grown. SALVIABpnfire. Most .brilliant compact scarlet. Mixed. t:ash. txtras added. JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. WIU help all around if you mention the Exchange Asters-Dahlias Gladiolus ASTERS. Seeds or Plants. Any variety. Any quantity. DAHLIAS. All best cut flower novelties and standard varieties, divided or undivided field roots; large supply. GLADIOLUS. Get our prices on fine, plump, round bulblet grown blooming stock, planting stock and bulblets. Special on Americas. National Show Gardens '"^SS""- starts next week on a Western trip. The Corporation of Charles F. Meyer, 99 Warren st., inform us that B. L. Chadmck is no longer in their employ. There is noted, this weels, in the win- dows of the store of Peter Henderson & Co., 37 Cortlandt st., a specimen of a new Nymphaea from Wm. Tricker, Ar- lington, N. J., which Mr. Tricker, by special permission, has named Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. A feature of the sales at this store this week are implements, tools and fertilizers. General items of seeds and miscellaneous goods are moving The auction sales at the auction rooms of the MacNiff Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey st., on Tuesday of last week were the largest ever held by this company ; a full line of Rhododendrons, Roses and conifers were sold. The sales also of Easter stock on Thursday and Friday were very heavy, and on Saturday were quite satisfactory, considering Easter was so near at hand. On Tuesday and Friday of this week there were large sales of clipped Boxwoods, conifers and so forth. The chief features at A. T. Bodding- ton's, 342 W. 14th St., are hybrid per- petual, and hybrid tea dormant Roses, Cannas, grass seeds, Sweet Peas, seed Potatoes and implements. In the auction sales at Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey st., last week there was a good demand for small nursery stock in general, also for Roses and Rhododen- drons. These sales were repeated on the same days of this week, and the stock met with a good demand. J, F. Slimon, the well known popular manager of Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., who but recently recovered rioue illness, has severed his with this store, and has be- come manager for Grant P. Lippert, Commission Merchant, 65 W. Broadway. Counter trade at Stumpp Co.'s 30-32 Barclay st. is Some of the chief features i are the hardy Roses and vim Summer flowering bulbs and from 100 1000 Amexloa, pink 51.80 $16.50 Franois King, scarlet... 2.00 18.00 Augnsta, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. & Walter rery brisk. 1 the sales roots, and roots, espe- cially Gladioli and Dahlias. At J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s, 53 Barclay St., counter trade is reported good but late. Grass seeds and Sweet Peas, Onion sets and seed Potatoes are meet- ing with a very large demand. H. H. Berger & Co., 70 Warren St., have now received a full line of Japanese shrubs and bulbs, which are meeting with nn active demand. Carl Wiese, formerly with J. M. Thor- hurn & Co., has now entered the employ- ment of Stumpp & Walter Co. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay st, is now in charge of J. B. Deamud of Chi- cago, well known to the trade all over this country. Counter trade at this store is unusualI.T lively. Small nursery stock. , bulbs, vegetable and flower seeds are all moving well. I Orders for grass seeds at Biirne Bros., 98 Chambers st., are unusual large, and the dormant Roses, which thi are. offering, are moving very well. Counter trade at Weeber & Don's 1: Chambers st, has shown a large increae, beginning with Saturday of last wee Some of the chief features of the sal ai-e Gladioli and other bulbs and root The shipping of small plants of har( Chrysanthemums and of Dahlia roots h; already begun. The grass seed depai ment is unusually busy, the demand t seed for golf links being very active. ] anticipation of future needs, there is store display of lawn mowers this wee Albert and Arthur Heinrich, sons Julius Heinrich of Baldwins, L. I., r cently built a biplane for the Unit States Government, and a week ago la Sunday they made the journey in th from Baldwins to Westbury, L. I., distance of 1V2 miles in 10 minute reaching an altitude during the flight 3000ft. to 4000ft After lunching ; Westbury they returned to Baldwin' This is the fourth biplane which thi have built. J. Visser, of Visser Bros., nurseryme Naarden, Holland, arrived this week m' will visit his firm's customers in tbi country. His firm publishes an Amei! can edition of their bulb catalog. F. R. Cooper of F. Cooper, Ltd., se(: merchants and seed growers of Wellin,' ton. New Zealand, who has been travel ing this country for several weeks, sails for England, on S, S, Kronprinz Wi helm, April 13. He has had a most ei joyable trip, this being bis secimd visi As it is some 9000 miles from Aueklan. N. Z., to Vancouver, B. C, it will 11 seen that Mr. Cooper has not only con a long way, but has still a lor' way to go before he reaches his bom which will he some time next Snmme Mr. Cooper was much pleased with tl kindly reception he received from tl seed trade. Chicago Seed Trade During Easter week the principal ri taU seed stores of the city handle a assortment of flowering plants that ai so much in demand at this season. Ti sale of this particular line of stock wa therefore the principal feature of th : past week's trade. Holiday interrui tions and cold weather continue to kee the retail counter trade of seeds, bulb, and hardy perennial plants in abeyanc for the time being. The planting seaso is slow in opening, and those who wan to buy and sell are now eagerly antic pating higher temperature to sliianlat adequately the full activity of thi^ sef son's trade. _ On Wednesday, April 8, thi city was visited by a snowstorm, an the temperature went down to 20 abov zero the same night, which caused th ground to be frozen hard the followin morning. The statistics at the weathe bureau state that this was the coldes April 8 since the year 1873. At Vaughan's Seed Store trade con tinues good, a large quantity of stocl being disposed of the past week in bulbs April 18, 191*. The Florists' Exchange 933 Vaug'han s Lilium Formosum Are Sold on their Merits Vaughan PAYS for the Advertising Our Price for 7- to 9-inch grade, $60.00 per 1000. Others ask $75.00. Our Price for 9- to 10-inch grade, $90.00 per 1000. Others ask $125.00. You can save the velvet and buy your own advertising. We Import more Bulbs than any other American firm. Why? Because stock Is right and prices right. We import GIGANTEUM and all other LILY BULBS. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK somberness ol: the dormant plant and bulb display. These in connection with the chirping of the chicljs in the poul- try department gave the customers a foretafite o£ Spring that was not obtain- able elsewhere. The mail order trade is eported good, and night worli has to be resorted to in both the seed department and the nurseries and packing rooms at the greenhouses at Western Springs. Ed. (lOldenstein is now busy preparing the import price list of stocli which is issued annually by this house, and hopes to have it ready for mailing at an early elate. The seed store of the W. W. Barnard Co. has been a busy place all the week. Ferns, Lilies and other popular flower- ing plants were handled in large quan- tities. The line of nursery stock is very complete, and the large basement of the store is given over to this stock. There are dormant Roses, shrubbery, ever- greens, small fruits, fruit trees, shade and ornamental trees, conveniently ar- ranged in groups, so that customers can pick their stock out without any trouble. This is quite a feature in the heart of a great city, and customers appear to fully appreciate an opportunity of this kind for the purchase of stock for their home grounds. A. H. Goodwin of this company, who has spent the greater part of the Winter in Europe, returned to this city last week. Wm. Kcid, a well known salesman of this house, who spent the Winter at his home in Scotland, has also returned and again resumed his duties at the store. Winterson's Seed Store has been a busy place all the week. Their display of Lilies, Azaleas, Spir^as, Roses and bulb stock gave their store a Spring- time effect. They report a good sale of Easter stock, and the demand for bulb stock, seeds and dormant plants has been satisfying. Their stock of Boxwoods in all sizes is reported to be moving well. Cleveland Seed Trade If May flowers are to appear in direct proportion to April showers we will surely be blessed with an abundance this year," for the first eleven days have been decidedly rainy. Add to the dampness not infrequent snows, which have been accompanied by frosts, and cause will be found aplenty for little or no trade so far ithis month. Crocuses and Daffodils have been in bloom in sheltered places for a couple iof weeks or more, but in general, condi- ticms are not Spring-like and there has been little planting either by the amateur or market gardener. Farmers report grass seeding held up by soggy land, a condition not unfavorable to wheat. Late buyers are benefiting by the lower- ing prices of both Clover and Timothy which have been tobogganing on ,the Toledo market lately. Freeman Field, ot the American Seed Tape Co., 1610 Walnut ave., reports five inachines busy filling orders for his product as a result of his FULL SWING them make up ■^Ids'^^^Fonc ollow them c Seedling Silver Pink Snapdragon S. Ramsburg, Somerwsorth Dear Sir: — Please send ediwhich I few golden By foUowin Mount Clemens, Mich., April 1, 1914. pkts. of seed of your Silver Pink Snapdragon. Tlie August last are now^in full swing, and will be just right for Easter. s almost as good as your picture, so that is good enough. There are which I 'think are Dice too. Will onJer more in August. Respectfully yours, ARTHUR VAN BEVERSLUYS. "ver Pink is not a common handled as many of them can. It is an easy doer and a BIG MONEY MAKER ;il offermg fancy plants at the sacrifice price of S20.00 per 1000, 53.00 per 100, 200 for ofsced.Jl.00perplit.,3forS2.o0,7forS5.00;cash. , . j , r that Snaps are fast coming into favor for bedding out. Be equal to it and take vour The plants offered can be had tn flower in pots and will sell themselves. - SOMERSWORTH, N. H. share oi the easy money, G. S. RAMSBURG vertising campaign which has covered | nearly the entire. field of newspapers and magazines, agricultm-al and otherwise. This company has purchased the patent rights for the machinery invented by a i Mr. Gray of Hinsdale, 111., and intends ' to operate on a large scale as it feels that it has an article of value to others than the city man who engages in "back yard" gardening after oflBce hours. One gardener is said to haive furnished Onion seed for over 200,000ft. ot this tape, as he found that much of the labor neces- sary to thin his crop was saved by this device. For a few days this company is making a display in the show windows ot A. C. Kendel's Seed Store, where the tape is to be sold. At present the \\st of varieties available is limited to Beet, Cabbase, Carrot, leaf and head Lettuce, Onion, red and white Radish, Spinach and Turnip and wiill be confined in the future to such crops as these where there is a distinct advantage in having the plants spaced at equal distances. Kendel's iSeed Store is having a large billboard painted for advertising pur- poses in the eastern section of the city. The many friends of 0. E. Kendel will he ?lad to learn that his wife is now well on the road to recovery from a very severe attack of bronchitis and complication which has kept her abed for several weeks. , .r, . , Recent visitors have included Daniel Carmichael of Cincinnati, representing J. M. MsCnllough's Sons Co., and Theo- dore Cobb, of D. M. Ferry & Co., De- ASPARAGUS Balttmoee, Md. — At a meeting of tlie executive committee of the Ancient and Honorable Mechanicai Co. of Balti- more, held March 27, 1914. Charles J. Bolgiano, of J. Bolgiano & Son,_ was elected a member thereof. This is the United States, having been organized -^^-.^jr^lf .#« ASTERS For high grade stock, write or wire HERBERT & HEISHAUER Aster Specialists McMINNVlLLE, ORE. Watch ade Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample 5tpaid by manufactuiers upon :eipt of 40 cents in postage. r, ,., , AMERICAN SPAWN CO. T'^'J^''-- ST. PAUL, MINN. Give credit wherecredlt Is due — Uentlon Exchange I Asparagus Seed \ I Plumosus nanus I 1000 $2.00 o 5000 at $1.75 per 1000 o 10,000 at $1.60 per 1000 i Peonies i o In five colors ? White, crimson, rose, pink ? carmine, $10.00 per 100. i Tuberoses o Dwarf Double Pearl, extra large ? size, $10.00 per 1000. ^ I I Gladiolus and! \ Tigridias 1 ? All the leading varieties. | ° Prices on application. % ij.M.Thorbiirn(SCo.l o " The ^foat Reliable Seeds " | t 53 Barclay Street, (T25), NEW YORK I - 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-© The Florists' Exchange unMnMnMnMn^nMnMnMnMnMnnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn A Kut in Kannas $10.00 per 1000 $1.25 per 100, 250 at 1000 rate, upon the following varieties, with the exception of KING HUMBERT— $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 when other varieties are ordered in fair proportion BODDINGTON'S QUALITY CANNAS F. O. B. NEW YORK OR CHICAGO These are Special Prices to Florists and the Trade only Red-flowering, Green Foliage LOUISIANA. 5 feet. A. BOUVIER." 5 feet. BLACK PRINCE. 3 to 4 feet. CHARLES HENDERSON. 4 feet. J. D. EISELE. 5 feet. PRESIDENT^ CLEVELAND. 3 feet. »<"►-• PRES. MEYER. 4 feet. Orchid-flowering Gannas AUSTRIA. 5 feet. INDIANA. 6 feet. ITALIA, 43^ feet. Pink-flowering Gannas L. PATRY. 4Hfeet. Red, Gold-ed^ed, Spotted and Yellow Gannas GLADIOFLORA. 33/^ feet. JEAN TISSOT. 5 feet. MAD. CROZY. 5H feet QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 334 feet. PREMIER. 23^ feet. Orange Shades WYOMING. 7 feet. PENNSYLVANIA. 5 feet FOR FULL DESCRIPTION SEE OUR CATALOGUE— MAILED FREE the largest handlers of Cannas in the world. Our prices on Cannas will bear comparison with any house in the Canna business. Bronze-leaved, Red-flowering DAVID HARUM. 33.^ feet. EGANDALE. 4 feet. LEONARD VAUGHAN. 43^ feet. MUSAEFOLIA. 6 feet. ROBUSTA. 6 to 8 feet. SHENANDOAH. 6 feet. Newer Gannas FURST BISMARCK. 4:feet. GRAND CHANCELLOR , BU- LOW. 3 feet. it GENERAL MERKEL. 4 feet. J and three and sometimes four eyes — are sound, dormant, and are packed 2 shipped as one. One box of 250 sold at thousand rate; it is cheaper for you to buy a box of 250 than 200 at lannas are not found here, it may be understood that they are superseded by the foregoing. i or send only the best for all purposes. 0 in a box. Two can be "cleated" together .00 rate. Write for special prices on quantities. If selection is left to us we will substi- Chicago and Western Agents for our Cannas, ONLY— WINTERSON'S SEED STORE, 166 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, »!!»!! 342 West 14tli Street New York City nMnMwnnMnMnnnMnMaMnMnMnMDMdMnMnMnMnMn^nMD PANSIES IllE lENNlNGS STRAIN fi5'"S-'"7.".: SmaU Plants, S3.50 per 1000. By maU 60o. per 100. Seed, Sl.OO pkg. of 5000. Cash with order ER irUUIUCC Grower of the InestPAHSaS .D. jinninuS, wck box zh southport,; cobs Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange W.E. Marshall Co. Seeds, Bulbs and Insecticides special Prices to Florists 166 West 23d St., New York Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange PLANTS, BULBS and SEEDS It is our business to iiove wliat yon want ■ntY us AND SBB S.S.SKIDELSKY9C0. 1213 Betz Building, PNILADELPHIA, PA. Seeds, Plants and Bulbs FOR TLORISTS OUR SPECIALTIES are Asters, Cinerarias, Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange las. Primula, Stocks, Write Jot out Wbotesate Florist Catalogue Moore Seed Co., PH'fi'A'Sli'rHrpV Rectprocity^Saw It In the Exchange Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of Fu*l List of Flower and Garden Seeds JOHN WILK 155 West 33rd Street Acro3S from the Penn. and L. I. Station NEW YORK CITY A full line of fresli flower and vege- table seeds and Gladioli for florists. Ask for catalog Give cradi^herecrediUsdu^^entionScha GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also 'other as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon appUcation to S.D.WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey Street, NEW YORK eind ORANGE, CONN. Give credit wherecredltls due— Mention Exchange Sept. 22, 1763. At the time the com- pany was founded, Baltimore, with a population of only 2500, was thieatemed with mjiay dangers, and the new organi- zation was declared to be for the purpose of protection, "not only from the fron- tier savages, buit from freetwoters and pirates from the Eastward." The first six mayors of the city were selected from among its members. PiTTSBUKGH, Pa. — W. C. Beckert was last heard from in South America where it is expected he will meet the Roosevelt party. Oscar Beckert, nephew of the veteran seedsman, is overseeing, and re- ports a rush, now the sun in shining. I. W. Scott Co. is busy and says this is the latest sowing season in its ex- perience : the first on record where some stocks were not yet sown outside. It is predicted this will be a big year for bugs, if no late frosts happen. W. M. Catalogs Received Domestic Prank KoeMer, Rosedale Hardy Plant ^J"'^' Camden, N. J.— Hardy Perennials of Special Merit. Thomas J. Grey Co., 32 S. Market ?,*-,^Boston, Mass.— Everything for the Golf Course, an illustrated list of 12 pp. T. C. Tlinrlow's Sons, Inc., "West New- bury, Mass. — Nursery Stock, a well printed catalog of 37 pages, with index, having particularly attractive illustra- tions, which are very well printed. Foreign Wm. Wood St Son, lita„ Wood Green London, Bng. — (1) Royal Garden Manual, an illustrated book of garden sundries, tools sprayers, etc., etc. (2) Country Estate Catalog, an illustrated book of garden ornaments, stable fittings, bunga- Philadelphia Seed Notes Last week, at H. F. Michell & Co.' there was no'ted every appearance of busy department store, the place beLi packed with customers, a cheering sig. to witness. Business with this compaii has never retrograded since it w. started. There has been a distinct a; vance every year. I noticed little tabl- provided in the store where particulii sit in conference with an expert sale: man to wait on them and help the. figure out their requirements. The;; ■tables were all in use the twenty minutu I spent in the store. At H. A. Dreer's, Inc., a fine businei is going on, much of which is transactf: over the 'phone, by its line of old esta; lished customers. This class of ordei was coming in fast, and the clerks t well were being kept busy. The re£ of the new store addition, a little late on, will be used as a show room fc plants, and this innovation, it is e: ipected, will keep trade busily moviii: along as the seed trade orders decreas-; At the Dreer Nurseries, at liivertoi thousands of orders for shipment wei, waiting for the first signs of warn weather. The house of Burpee is enjoying thi greatest volume of business in its hill tory, the dispatch of which is greatl facilitated by the systematic manner i which every detail of the work is hat died. Zoning the packages makes trot ble but causes no delay in shipping fror the warehouse. I saw a big wholesal order ready for shipment to a seedsma in the Argentine Republic. This help establish The Flokists' Exchange cor itention that seedsmen and growers wi do well to carry a big line at the Sa Francisco Fair in order to secure th custom of the republics to the south o us. A son of Otto Putz, the eminen seedsman of Erfurt, is workin. saw a pot of the wonderful Sweet Pe; Yarrawa which had been in constan bloom there since last Fall, and als< some seedlings from it. No work on th. trial grounds had yet been started, owinj to the inclement weather, but several fin. new things were noted in the greenhousi: and coldframes. David Burpee is mak ing experiments with .the Lathyrus seedi and has the largest collection of specie and varieties extant, collected from al parts of the world. If a cross^ could bi made l>etween one of these varieties an< L. odoratus, wonderful possibilities in thi way of increased vigor, grajuder color and heavier flowering would be openet up. By the may, an ardent admirer oJ Mr. Burpee, who has many titles to hh name, has started a new order, for whicl he says he is willing to sacrifice all th| ww> Q Martagon dalmaticum, Cattaniae, Szovitzian- l^lLyll^d um, Hansoni, croceum davuricum luteum, etc. R/I/^IMTRDirnri A Q ^^"^ Davison hybrids have JlrlV^l^ 1 DlVl!» I l/\0 no equals and carry awards wherever shown. HERBACEOUS PLANTS, ALPINES, SHRUBS, and all classes of HARDY PLANTS Lists post free R. WALLACE & CO., ^'^jfcl^S"' -TO THE TRADE- HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany (Established in 17S7) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and EARN SEEDS _^ Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Radishes, Spinach. Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsam^, Beg_( Larkspurs, N: * - ■ - - ^. . ^ • . Specialties: Be^ns, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl-Rab!, Leets, ...... „,^^^ .,..„, _ .... "Catalogue free on appH HENRY METTE*S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mised) . The most perft ost beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., S1.75 per >4 oz., $1.00 per ^ oz. Postage paid. Onions, Pc; ■ias, Gloxinii: Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinni: 5 offered are grow OUR MOTTO:-The Best The Market Affords Place Your Import Orders Now for fall Delivery, 1914 LILIUM GIGANTEUMS LILIUM MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS ROMAN HYACINTHS ROSES, ETC. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Horticultural Importers and Exporters De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free application Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eiebmge fruits & Vegetables Under Glass William Turner Price $5.00 A. T. DB LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York SOUTHERN STATES— Continued The Kuhlmann people are most for- tunate just at the eve of Easter in hav- ing, of their own growing, a large supply of Lilies, something more than 5000 in bloom, and about 1000 Callas, with three houses filled with Asparagus plumosa and other stock. Their show rooms are a mass of Easter stock, most attractively presented, being the work in decorating of H. H. Kuhlmann, Jr. The Kuhl- manns have several after-Easter wed- dings to take care of, one in particular at the Sacred Heart Church, which will take fifteen bridesmaid bouquets. The church decoration will be a feature in which a thousand Easter Lilies will he used and .a great quantity of palms and ferns. This under the care of the decora- tive department of the establishment. The show windows of the Forrestdale Nursery are among the most attractive in the city, they always arrange decora- tions here that are seasonable and up to lateat forms in constructive ideas. They have several weddings to take care of nest week and the week following, that will require a great amount of stock. This firm is pushing the sale of Sweet Peas and Carnations as leaders. Still complaints are heard about re- ceiving some poor stock from Northern shippers. A large batch of Carnations was received this week that were mostly sleepy and practically useless, and the question is what is to be the redress in case of such disappointments. Chas. Blecker reports a good business from the Cemetery which adjoins him, quite a number of people cleaning up their lots and planting out new stuff for Summer blooming. S. J. Mitchell. Clayton, St. Louis Co., Mo. — Jos. A. Matter, florist and landscape gardener, announces the removal of his establish- ment to Walton and Olive st. road, Clay- ton, St. Louis Co., Mo. New Orleans, La. J. W. Bierhoret last week made sev- eral designs in Violets and Alliums. Henry liehm is doing a brisk business, selling string Asparagus to the trade. There is a great demand for this and little home supply. A novelty in window decorations was seen at Rieth's last week, consisting of a number of doves suspended on white cords and created a unique effect. The underground canal which passes in front of the Avenue Floral Co.'s store has been completed and all obstructions cleared away. Grafting a Tall Cypress The latest field in which . electri- city has been made to prove useful is re- corded hereunder. An experiment here, by City Electrician Foster Olroyd, and D. J. Virgin, florist, by which a full grown Cypress was cut several feet above its roots and planted in Lafayette Sq. was made to take on foliage by means of grafting and the application of an electric current, has excited widespread wonder. When the municipal Christmas tree movement spread over the country. New Orleans, too, wanted one, and last De- cember a giant Cypress was cut from the swamps in the rear of City Park and transplanted in Lafayette Sq. The mons- ter was hewn down at 5ft. above its roots, and was set up as an ordinary Christmas tree, there being at the time no expectation of expecting the tree to grow. Later, Mayor Martin Behrman decided that a growing Christmas tree might be of great advantage and benefit, and suggested his idea to Mr. Virgin and Mr. Olroyd. The result is best stated in Mr. Olroyd's words, as follows : "Shortly after the first of the year, when in conversation with U. J. Virgin, the well known local florist, I remarked that the Mayor desired a tree that would soon grow to the proportions and beauty of the one temporarily erected in Lafay- teet Sq., and then still standing. At the time the Mayor had requested the Park Commission to plant a suitable tree. Mr. Virgin, to my surprise, stated that he believed that he could successfully graft the roots of the tree to its trunk. He explained, however, that owing to the Winter season, the sap of the tree would have settled in the roots and lower part of the trunk, and that some artifi- cial stimulus to take the place of natural heat would be needed to force the up- ward flow of sap necessary to cause the grafted portions of the tree to adhere and unite. "I stated to Mr. Virgin that if he could successfully plant and graft the roots of the tree to its trunk, I would experiment with a low potential current flowing in an upward direction in the tree to see if the proper stimulus could be provided to make the sap rise from the roots into the upper portion and thus make the grafting process complete. Mr. Virgin very artfully interlaced and spliced the principal roots of the tree to its trunk, performing a most unusual operation. "A series of wires was then connected to the principal roots, and the other leg of the circuit was attached to the trunk a distance of about 25ft. above the ground. A low potential current was then turned on and made to flow upward from the roots steadily day and night. A potential regulator, automatic in ac- tion, was installed in my office to keep the voltage constant. "-As you may be sure, I carefully watched the tree for signs of life, and, to my great satisfaction, it has begun to sprout in a most healthy manner, having developed an abundant foliage. Without doubt the city now has a full grown Christmas tree, successfully transplanted and grafted." The tree itself was a monster Cypress to be transplanted. The trunk at the point of severance was about 2ft. in di- ameter, and the height was about 50ft. The branches were all trimmed to about a foot from the trunk, and the tree was imbedded in the ground almost as an ordinary telegraph pole. After the roots were planted, the tree was soon noticed to show evidence of rising sap, and now the short branches are green with a thick growth of foliage, just as the ordinary trees are awakening with the new Spring. Mr. Olroyd or Mr. Virgin will be glad to furnish a more detailed account of their experiment and i interested. W. Last Call For this field grown stock of Pe- rennials. Order at once; you will not get another opportunity like GERMAN IRIS. 6 varieties. $:i.r,n per 100. PHYSOSTEGIA Virginica. $3 5) per 100. VERONICA Longifolia Subs. $3.50 per 100. PHLOX. Mixed varieties. $2.50 per 100. GERANIUMS, Hill, Nutt, Double Grant, Ricard and La Favorite. 3-in., $3.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. 3-in., $3.00 per 100. All packing and cartage free on cash orders. Order NOW. W. E. KING, LiUleSilver, N.J. CANNAS Vi'hy bother with dormant roots when you can buy them, started from sand, at $2.00 per 100, in the following varieties : Pennsylvania, Alphonse Bouvler, Herat, Ro- busta and Buttercup. J. B. Shurtleff & Son I Cushman Avenue, Revere, Mass. CANNAS S2.50; Kate Gray, $1.: ASPARAGUS Spreageri. S1.75 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS. 4-in.. 10c.; S-in., 16c. J. H. DANN & SON, WESTFIELD, N. Y > all around If : Violets— Violets MARIE LOUISE, clean and healthy ii every way, 3-inch pots, $5.00 per lOO $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Hardy Plants PHLOX. 2-yea lixcd colors, S4.C FOXGLOVE. AOUILEGIA (Columbine). 2-3>car-okl, HOLLYHOCKS. ' Double, separ.«e color; vear-old, S3.00 per 100. ■ SWEET WILLIAM. Double, fine colors, dium-sized plants, .52.00 per 100. All Field-Grown. OLSTAV PITZONKA, R. D. BRISTOL, Write them you read this advt. in the Exchai PANSY PLANTS Of my largest flowering mixture of Show varieties unsurpassed m quality: good size, stocky plant Sept. sown, $3.00 per 1000; 5000 lots, $2.50 per 1000 Fine, bushy. Fall transplanted, in bud and bloom $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate BELLIS (Daisies). White and Pink, large Fal transplanted plants, in bud and bloom, $1.25 po 100. $10.00 per 1000. GUSTAV PITZONKA Pansy Farm R.D., Bristol, Pa Write ttiem you read this advt.* in the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 957 Hardy Ivies strong, 4-in., 3 to 4 ft., 3 to 4 branches, S8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000; out of 2>^-in., strong, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. STOCKS, HELIOTROPE, ROSE GERANIUMS, Double and Single ALYSSUMS, SALVIA, VINCA Variegata, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, PHLOX, VERBENAS, CIGAR PLANTS, and all kinds of GERANIUMS. Strong, 2}4-ia., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. SWEET WILLIAMS, HARDY PHLOX, CANTERBURY BELLS, GAILLARDIA Grandiflora, COREOPSIS, HARDY PINKS, FORGET-ME-NOT, DAISIES (Bellls), FOXGLOVE, Strong Seedlings of SWEET WILLIAMS, FORGET-ME-NOTS, DAISIES, FOXGLOVES and HARDY PINKS. Plants that will bloom this season, $2.50 per 1000. HOLLYHOCKS. 1 year, old, field-grown, double, in colors. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. LETTUCE and CABBAGE Plants' $1.00 per 1000. TOMATO. $1.50 per 1000. PEPPER and EGG PLANTS. $2.50 per 1000; all the best varieties. J. C. SCHMIDT I BRISTOL. PA. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange CYCLAMEN Splendens GliSanteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none. August Seedlings, fine, healthy plants twice transplanted from flats: Xmas red, blood red, pink, white with red center, white, either sepa- 1000; eitra well-grown plants from 2M-in. dm? 85.60 per 100, 650.00 per 1000. ^ GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Alplj. Rlcard John Doyle, Jean Viaud, Beaute Poite- vine. Strong plants from 2}^.in. nets. S3 00 per 100, $25 00 per 1000. S. A Nutt Beaute Poitevlne, from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, 836.00 per 1000. BEGONIA gracilis, pink and lumlnosa red, for bedding: well-grown plants from 3 in ^?SS;.^-''° P" I™' **5.00 per 1000. CANNAS. Dormant tubers, 3-4 eyes. Chas Henderson, Mme. Crozy, Queen Cliar- lotte, etc., S1.50 per 100, 810.00 per 1000 lantsofanyof'theabov . hip via United States, Wells Fargo, Adams Express Companies. PAULMADER, EastStroudsburg,Pa. -Mention Elxchanci Primula OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Sc- inch, 5c. Cuh with order. BELLAMY BROS. SW Onondaja Ave.. STBACUSE. N. T. < Bschange ENGLISH IVY Strong, bushy plants, 4-in.pot8,per 100 412.00 Booted Cuttings - - - per 1000 10.00 PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. Givecreditwberecreditlsdue — MentlonE^schaage YOURS '^"''the ASKING Opportunity in every issue Montgomery, Ala. Easter is over and once more we have had a triumph. At Paterson's the large conservatory was emptied and refilled several times. Their stock was superb; 5500 pots of Lilies, perfect from the ground up. Made up baskets were sold far in ex- cess of last year, but not many Roses. In cut flowers, Roses were all sold out, as well as Sweet Peas. Carnations were enough, as well as Antirrhinums. The mail order business is far in ad- vance so far, and the supplying of plants for outdoor planting, which has been held back, promises to be lively for some time. The Morning View Floral Co. reports business as being fully double that of last year, while Miss Norris sold about every- thing she had. The Harvey Seed Co. has made many improvements in its store and has ma- terially increased the line. Paul Frau- son, who was recently elected Major of the Second Alabama Regiment, and mar- ried just previously, has exhibited a de- gree of energy quite new, and is making things hum in the seed line. Frank Brown, formerly with the Morning View Floral Co., is now mana- ger of the Morning View Farm and has added a nursery to the chicken and truck A. H. Jackman who left here last Fall and became a partner in the Troy Floral Co., has left that city and taken a posi- tion with an Atlanta company. The Troy establishment will be closed out by Nashville, Tenn. Yes, this has been a peculiar Spring, and one that has been hard on every one thait grows anything out of doors. We had no Winter, then in March we had seiveral hard freezes and a heavy snow. Oannas and Geraniums were be- ing seit and another day or two would have seen them out by the hundreds. Last Wednesday and Thursday night were record breakers for all time in this State for the season, the thermometer going down to 24 deg. But every one came up smiling Friday ready to do the heaviest Easter business on record for the city, and stock was in good condition. The new French Hy- drangeas made their red d^but here Easter. They had been sold before in good numbers but had never really fig- ured in any holiday season. Their re- ception was all -(hait could have been ex- pected. The quality was good. Spi- raeas were in fair supply, but they do not sell so weU as they once did. Still, they were well cleaned up. One noticeable thing was the ready sale of really good specimen Geraniums in Sin. and lOin. pots. This old favorite is surely coming back intoT>opular favor as a pot plant. Roses had been in short supply for some time but there were plenty for Easter. Carnations also; and we saw the best orchids that we have ever seen in the city. Business started in early, the larger growers being busy getting out whole- sale orders a week ahead. High grade baskets and pot plants sold remarkably well. It was no trouble to get three to six dollars out of a good pot Rose. Geny Bros, had a grand display and their place was crowded most of the The Joy Floral Co. had perhaps the best display of plants that was ever of- fered in the city. It had a very heavy cut of Roses, and they were good. Mclntyre Bros.' store room never stood them better than the two days be- fore Easter. They have abundance of room to display their stock and they had the stock to display. The combina- tion spelled by far the heaviest Easter business that they have ever done. Haury & Sons were a little late in getting their plants into the store, but when they did get them there they had the best display that we have ever seen at their place. They sold out close. M. W. B. Send along that ad. for next week's issue and watch ""your mail grow. Seasonable Plants and Cuttings SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Carnation Cuttings 100 Encllantress Supreme 86.00 Matchless and Philadeiplila 12.00 Princess Dagmar and Scarlet The following, S3.00 per 100, WUte Wonder, White White Perfection, White Winsor, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchantress, Winsor, Victory, Rosette. , White Enchantress, Mrs. C. Cyclamen Seedlings Bright Bright _- White with Red Eye 3.60 30.00 Pure White 3.50 30.00 Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) 2>i-in S.OO 250 or more at 1000 rate. Rose Plants 2h.^a Own Root Grafted 100 1000 100 1000 Kiliarney Brilliant. $30.00 8250 $35.00 $300 ".00 250 Mrs. Geo. Shai White Mrs. Aaron Ward.. Mrs. Taft Cecile Brunner, c Sweetheart.. -.12.00 100 17.60 150 7.60 60 12.60 120 7.50 60 12.60 120 7.60 60 12.60 120 7.60 60 12.60 120 7.50 60 12.60 120 7.50 65 15.00 120 7.50 60 12.50 120 7.60 60 12.60 120 Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings White, Golden i wick 3.00 25.00 Pink Gem and Ramapo 3.00 26.00 The following Rooted Cuttings, 83.00 per 100, S20.00 per 1000: WHITE VARIETIES— Eaton, Early Snow, E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood Hall, White Frick, Nonin. YELLOW VARIETIES— Chry sole fordU. The foIlowinR. 82.00 p WHITE VARIETIF White Dean, Jones, Smith's „„.»..>.„. YELLOW VARIETIES— Jones (BonnafTon selected stock). Yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow. PINK VARIETIES— Unaka, Pink Ivy, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Amorlta. Best Pompons _and Anemone-flowered oted Cu 100, Ferns 12.00 100 17.£ 2.60 2.50 120 Ferns Scottil and Boston. Strong 4-in. $20.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, well established bench plants, 83.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, best of the Boston type; Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100. 840.00 per 1 Boston Fern Runners, Beauty, $8.00 per lOO, $76.00 I Ferns foi per 1000. 1 lished, in all Send for Complete Catalogue of Plants e For other stock, see Qassihed Pages 99 ROMAN J. IRWIN 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK Reciprocity— Saw it in t SEASONABLE STOCK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2M-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. HATCHERI, 21^-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100. SPRENGERI, 2J^-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. DRAC^NA Indivisa, 2}4-in., S3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per 1000. WETTLIN FLORAL CO.. Hornell.N.Y. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, 2-in. pots. 81.80 per 100. $18.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 4-in. pots, S5.00 per 100. Doyle, and others, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. COLEUS. 16 varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 75c. per 100; 2-in. pots, 82.00 per 100. VINCA Variegated. 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 2- in. pots, $2.00 per 100; SH-in- pots, S5.00 per 100. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. Rooted Cuttings 60c. per 100; 2-in. pots, 31.60 per 100. SALVIAS Bonfire and Zurich. Rooted Cuttings, 75c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, Blue, 2-in. pots, $2 00 per 100; 3-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. FEVERFEW. 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASTERS, Pink, White, Purple, Lavender. 40c. SINGLE PETUNIAS, Howard's Star. Seed- . 60c. 100; pots, 81.00 per 100. CAULIFLOWER, PEPPERS, EGG PLANTS, 60c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. NEW TOMATO, "John Baer." 2H-in. pots, 82.50 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS - - Delanson, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange SEASONABLE STOCK 100 lOOO ACHYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings.. $0.75 $7.0© ANTIRRHINUM. Rooted Cuttings. CANNAS: A. Bouvier Chas. Henderson, L. Patry... Pres. McKlnley, Pres. Mey Louise, D. Harum and Mt J. D. Elseiel feVpresV arid Kl Duke of York DRACAENAS. 6-inch.. DRACAENAS. 6-inch., 6-inch 40.00 PELARGONIUMS. Miied. 2Ji- THE PECKHAM FLORAL CO. R. F. D. No. 165. FAIRHAVEN, MASS. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS! 958 The Florists' Exchange ^^cmijonAkehurst in 1915. by S.S.Pennock-MeehanCo. 9oai<»<< : where credit Is doe — Mention THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO.- MANUFACTURES OF Self-Tying Carnation Supports and Rose Staltes (Patented) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA Carnations We can still supply fine strong well-rooted cuttings of the following varieties: 100 lOOO 1 100 1000 White Wonder. . . .$3.00 S25.00 White Enchantress$3.00 S25.00 Pink Delight 6.00 50.00 , Rosette 3.50 30.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 ' Shasta, 2-inch pots. 3.00 25.00 Improved Bonnaffon Has your Major Bonnaffon stock lost its vigor ? If you are looking for an invigorated Bonnaffon, you will find it in our IMPROVED BONNAFFON. It is a sport. The color and form of the flower are the same as the "Major," but the size of the flower and the growth of the plant are nearly double those of the parent variety. Ready now. $15.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 250 at thousand rates. BAUR 6; STEINKAMP Carnation Breeders INDIANAPOLIS 500,000 Carnations Wefl tions arc the best fine. We also have some choice potted stock for April Place your orders ahead for potted stock if you war 100 1000 2-in. I le plant to the production of Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Oui producing the very finast stock. The rooted cuttings we are no 1. stock sent out. Will be glad to send you samples that you i Enchantress. Light pink.. $3.00 $25.00 $35 ,,.._. r. white.. 3.00 25.00 35.00 1 Victory. Scarlet 3.00 25.00 100 1000 2-in. Dorothy Gordon. Pink. $3.00 $25.00 $35.00 get anything else. off, cash with order. Smith & Gannett, °^^.^^^' Carnation Cuttings strong, Vigorous Stock No pains are spared to pro- duce the best. I have special- ized in this line for years and know what good stock is. I offer 5 per cent, off for cash with order. This will more than pay shipprng charges for you. April and May delivery from pots. Cash or references. 100 Pots S3.00 $26.00 $3.25 Wblte Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.25 Rose Pink Enohantiess 3.00 25.00 3.25 100 1000 100 White Feifection S3.00 $25.00 $3.25 Rosette 3.50 30.00 3.75 A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS ^)— (Ih SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES "THE LOOP THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price List C SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Louisville, Ky. A Satisfactory Easter Easter week found Louisville flo- rists as busy as June bees. The rush was one of the heaviest ever recorded at any season of the year, and every one had all the work he could do. Funeral work for the week was rather light, but the Friday night before Eaister found the majority of the florists in their shops until the early hours of the morning. The out of town shipments of plants were unusually large, and took up a large amount of time in boxing and pack- ing. Some of the shops had to quit work earlier than they wished to, because of running out of cut flowers with which to fill orders. The trains were all late from Chicago and other large flower markets, and the florists in a number of cases were tied up badly on Saturday niorning as a consequence. AH in all, however, it was about the most satisfactory sea- son which the florists have ever experi- Mrs. M. D. Reimers' shop in the Atherton Building was arranged in a very attractive manner. Large quanti- ties of blooming -plants were arranged in rows down both sides of the store, and heavy banks of plants banked up near the "front. A large white cross about 8ft. long and 4ft. broad, was placed in the center oif the large window. A large wreath of thorns was arranged around the cross, which was laid in the middle of the window on a carpet of velvet moss. The window was also banked in blooming plants. Henry Fuchs, who is celebrating his first big days in the Arcadia shop, found that he was crowded and rented a store room two doors from his place. Busi- Jacob Schulz's establishment had a re- markably active Easter business, ten wagonis and three automobiles being kept busy in getting out the Saturday morning orders. Even the greenhouse wagons, which are more on the order of an express than a delivery wagon, were pressed into service. The demand for potted plants was usually strong. August Baumer. who operates the shop in the Masonic building, worked straight through from Friday morning until Sun- day afternoon in getting out the rush of Easter orders. F. Walker & Co., had to quit work at twelve o'clock on the Friday night pre- vious to Easter because of the fact that stock ran low. ^Shipments which were expected in early Saturday morning were late in coming, and held up business to The two shops which are operated by George Pandell in the city did a large volume of business over Easter. The stores do cash business only, but have a large volume and are making good. The prices are cut to such an extent that only a small profit is made on any one order. Some of the larger florists have bought goods from the Fandell stores to fill rush Mrs. C. B. Thompson's force knocked off work at two a.m. on Saturday morn- ing, when she took the force over to the Watterson Hotel to .spend the balance of the night. A steady drizzle started up early on Saturday morning, which was really welcome to the overworked florists. Good 'ill call up and order their SNAPDRAGONS In separate colors: White, Yello' good Silver Pink. Giant flowering at $2.50 per 100, $2 From pots. fine stock, at $4.( $2.00 per 100, $17.5C: from 3-in. pots, extra SALVIA BONFIRE From 2-in. pots, fine plants, at 82.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Extra fine, in any quantity, at $2.50 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings of red and yellow only, at S6.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS Rosejte and Delhi from pots at 2c. each. ALBERT M.nERR, Lancaster, Pa. GlTe(!redUwlii.reerpdltlsdue— Mentlan Exrhnnse The New Carnation "Alice" A beautiful shade of CLEAR, BLUSH PINK, midway between Gloriosa and_Enohantress. A Marvellous Bloomer Wai be dissemmated Season 1914-15. PETER FISHER, ^^kll: Reciprocity — Saw It In the Escbapge CARNATIONS r.MRNERfiSONSCO. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA ad this fldvt. In ttip Exchanpp CARNATIONS 100 10001 6000 Winona, out of soil S2.00 S15.00 1000 Salmon Beauty, out of soil 3.50 30.00 500 YeUow Prince or YeUow Stone 8.00 QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, Quidnick,R. I. (J. H. Gushing. Prop.) P. O. Anthony, R. I. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange SPLIT CARNATIONS QaieUy. euily and cheaplv mended. No tools requirea Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1908 2000 for (1.00 postpaid // SW^I.L.PILLSBUHY *^ WPaS G&LESBURG, ILL. Give credit wberecredit ASTERS .FINE TRANSPLANTED PLANTS. Ready for Shipment. VICHS ROYAL. Early One of the finest. White, Sliell Pink, Lavender. S7.00 per lOOO. Cash with order. Peter Brown, lancaTteTra. Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange Vpril 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 959 well-rooted Cuttings. Early Snow, Maud Dean, Yellow Bonna£Eon, White BonnaSon, Patty, Comoleta, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow. $1.50 per 100, S12.50 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Unaka, Harvard, Dolly Dimple, Roman Gold, Mgney Maker. SI. 75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. W. R. Brock. Sold up to May 10th. December Gem, fine Thanksgiving White. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Chadwick Supreme, White Chadwlck, Golden Chadwlck, Pink Gem. $2.50 per 100. POMPONS. Souvenir d'Or, Quinola, Lulu, Miss Julia, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lagravere. $1.50 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Special price on M. Bonnaflon and M. Dean in large quantities. I have 75,000 Cuttings in sand now, and can fill orders on most varieties at ARTHUR COOMBS, Wholesale Florist >A/est Hartford , Conn . i advt. Id the Exchacge [hrysanthemuin Cuttings Clean, healthy, stocky plants Sarly Snow Vhlte Bonnaffon jhas. Razer >ynDwood Hall. . ilrs. David Syme alette Dubois. . . kloneymaker ilsle Papworth, Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 . ...S1.75 S15.00 . ... 1.75 15.00 . . . . 1.75 15.00 . ... 1.75 15.00 2M-i , Pot"* 1.75 .75 15.00 .75 15.00 Gem 3.00 25.00 Sensation 3.00 26.00 ;2.50 $20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 [.75 15.00 2.50 2D.C 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.0 1.75 15.00 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 "ink Ge YELLOW Jolden Glow 1.75 15.00 iDman Gold 1.75 15.00 jhrvsolora 1.75 15.00 1.60 12.00 Major Bonnaffon. Se' 2.00 17.00 2.00 17.00 20.00 3.00 POMPONS lllentown. Bronze. l^uinoia. 5ueen of the Whites. . 2.C Ij^^i 100, $20.00 r 100, S26.00 JOHN R. COOMBS VV^est Hartford, CONN. Write them you read thla advt. In the Exchange ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings Golden Glow, Amith's Advance, Unaka, Mc- •Jlcce, Bonnaffon, Thanksgiving Queen. $1.75 jer 100, $15.00 per 1000. Roman Gold, Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Y. Sensation. $2.50 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Fine 2M-m. of above, $2.60 and S3.00 per 100, (25.00 per 1000. Silver Pink Snapdragon $2.50 per 100. , $12.50 per 1000. ^yOOLfNAGEL, 515 S. West End Ave. Lancaster, Pa. d tbla advt. In the Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS 100, $25.00 per PINE GROVE FLORAL CORP.. LYNN, MASS. iVlll help all aronnd If CHRYSAINTHEMUMS KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH ® CO. 'MumRooted Cuttings Yellow Bonnaffon White Bonnaffon Polly Rose Yellow Frost Helen Frick Paps worth Nonin Enguehard Roman Gold 5» Unaka """ ^Pacific Supreme j All at f Chas. Razer $1.75 Wells' Late Pink \ p. 100 J Chadwick $15.00 Dolly Dimple I p. 1000 I Chrysolora Cash or C. O. D. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES QUIDNICK, R. I. (J. H. Gushing, Prop.) P. O. Anthony, R. I Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange SOUl STATES— Continned :eps cne siore n"ora it>emg so crowaea. Several of Louisville's leading florists got together on a co-operative advertise- ment. A full-page space was talcen in tlie Louisville Evening Post. Tliose par- ticipating in the use of the space were F. Wallser & Co., Mrs. M. D. Reimers, the New Nanz & Neuner Co., Jacob Schulz, August R. Baumer, C. B. Thompson & Co., Henry Fuchs, and the William Wallser Co. The Cheroltee Nursery Co., with an authorized capital stock of $50,000, divided into shares of $50 each, recently filed articles of incorporation. The company will engage in the nursery busi- ness. The incorporators are Edward Wilder, Charles E. Gould and Charles P. O'Brien. G. D. C. Baltimore, Md. The local Easter trade here has been very satisfactory, both with the retailer and wholesaler. There was an exten- sive sale in cut flowers — Violets, Sweet Peas, and Roses were heavily called for. Pansies also sold well. Pot plants had a steady call and some very costly plants were disposed of. Baslrets had a steady call and some fine specimens were seen. Church decorations came with a rush. Prices were high, but little trouble was experienced in getting plants and cut flowers sold. Many of the retailers sold out entirely. For the Pennock. Meehan Co., J. J. Perry reported business as exceeding last year. The Leo Nicssen Co., says Mr. Mc- Kissick, the manager, had an exception- ally good business. The Baltimore Wholesale Cut Flower Co. where 3. Barker is manager, sold completely out and had a heavy run on Violets. The above houses were opened on Sun- day to sell what they had left. Jas Glass, at his stall, did a rushing business. Erdman & Ulrich also had record breaking business. The Crescent Florists had quite a good business and sold out entirely on Satur- day night. J. L. T. Washington, D. C. Trade "Exceptionally Good" Easter is over, and after making a canvass of the various stores, and by personal observation I can say, the Eas- ter trade was exceptionally good. Some did not think it was as good as last year. This may be due to the fact that an un- usually large business was looked for on account of the ideal weather and abun- dance of stock. Cut flowers sold better than last year, while the plants sold m m Ready Now for Immediate Delivery so.ooo Philadelphia Pink 2-INCH POT PLANTS Do not hesitate to invest in the PHILADELPHIA PINK~it is a money maker. Do not hesitate to place your order, even at this advanced season, for you will get well established pot plants instead of rooted cuttings— reacfy for the Held. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 250 at lOOO rates Winner of the Sweepstake Prize, the Silver Cup and the S. A. F. Medal. S. S. Skidelsky (& Co. 1218 Betz BIdg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange 25,000 'MUMS Ready now, in 2j^-inch pots; can be secured ^e healthy plants; extra cuttings from this stock Rooted Cuttini Golden Glow Padflc Supreme. Smith's ■ ' Bonmiffon. tHalllday 2.00 Lynnwood Hall. Unaka Chrysolora Baby Margaret.. 1000 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 Golden Age Yellow Eaton 2.50 20. White Eaton 2.50 20, Golden Gem 3.00 25, Fairy Queen 3.00 25, Wells' Late Pink 3.00 25, Rooted Cuttings 2>i-inch stock lOO 1000 lOO 1000 7.60 $3.00 $26.00 1.60 30.00 Golden Chadwick..., White Chadwick Chadwick Supreme. . Roman Gold Naomah Wm. R. Brock Helen Newberry 3.00 26, 3.00 25. 3.00 25. 3.00 25. .00 3.50 30.0 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 36.00 6.00 40.00 6.00 40.00 ROBERT CRAIG CO., 4900 MarKet St., Philadelphia, Pa. Chrysanthemums Have you heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all, ready for immediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted 2H-lnch Cuttings Pots 100 1000 100 1000 YeUow Eaton S2.00 817.50 82.50 $20.00 Helen Newberry 2.00 17.60 2.50 20.00 Yellow Bonnafifon 1.75 16.00 Jennie Nonln 1.75 15.00 Gloria, from pots only . . 2.50 20.00 H. W. Rieman. Best Dec. Yellow, same type and as good as Bonnaffon. Season Dec. 1 to 16. Per dor., $1.00; 100, 86.00: lOOO, 850.00. Stonewall Jackson. Good Dec. White, to grow for '^ ^ ' -"'• Per do2.. 81.00; KRAMER BROS. fARMINGDAlE. N. Y Reciprocity — Saw It to the Exchange E. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM —ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE 960 The Florists' Exchange IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE Ready fo Strong plants, from 2-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, OlTt eredlt where crealt to dne— Mention Bichm^t BROOKLYN, N. Y CLEAN, HEALTHY YOUNG STOCK 2'/rinch ROSE PLANTS CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Richmond $3.00 $25.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00 35.00 Sunrise 4.00 35.00 Bulgarie 4 00 35.00 Maryland 4.00 35.00 Killarney 4.00 35.00 Milady 4.00 35.00 Well Rooted 100 1000 Rose Pinls Enchantress, 2.50 20.00 White Perfection 2.50 20.00 Mrs. C.W.Ward 2.50 20.00 AU the above ready for immediate shipment. 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO. ILL. PETER REINBERG, The Queen of flowers-lhe ROSE MILADY and SUNBURST. Own root, $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. _MBS. GEORGE SHAWYER. Own root, $10 00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000; grafted, JSl/.OOJjperJ 100; $150.00 per 1000. Plants ready for shipping at VERBENA PLANTS FOR SALE MT MARYLAND. Own root, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR. NEY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and KAISERIN. Own root, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000; grafted, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, .-. Bloomsburg, Pa. YOUNC ROSE STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Queen, Hillingdon, Mrs. A. Ward, Mrs. Christy Miller, Richmond and Kaiserin Grafted Stock, $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000 Own Root Stock, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 American Beauty, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000 W. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MASS. ROSE PLANTS RICHMOND. 2-in. pots, $3.50 per 100. MILADY. 2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100 Good, clean, healthy plants Cash with order Rose Lawn Greenhouses LANSDOWNE, PA. J. HENRY BARTRAM PROP. Give credit wlipre credit is due — Mention Exchaacc ROOTED CUniNGS FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit, $1 00 per 100, SS.OO per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 76c. per 100, AGERATOM. Stella Gurney and Little Blue Star. 50c. per 100, S4.00 per 1000. SALVIA. Zurich. Absolutely true to name. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Caah with order, please. J. P. CANNATA, Mt. freedom, N. J. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued the florists' shops had signs in the win- dows— "$2 per dozen," which no doubt was caused by the remarkable low prices Lily plants were Iwing sold at in the department stores throughout the city. One store sold Lilies, four to five blooms, at 49c. ; another concern was selling at 10c. per bloom retail. One florist had a big canvas sign stretched across the front of his building in about 30in. letters an- nouncing Lily plants at 50c. each. So all in all it was a much cheaper Easter than formerly. Violets sold exceptionally well, so did Sweet Peas, which is about the only flower that we were short of. There were not enough Sweet Peas to go round. Snapdragon was a drug on the market. These could be bought at any old price almost. Every church was decorated with Snapdragon. Gardenias were scarce, as were also orchids. Mr. Alexander of Lion & Co., was in town this week and reported business very good. O. A. 0. O. Teeee Haute, Ind. — At the regular monthly meeting of the Terre Haute Flo- rists' Association 'held on the evening of April 4, Fred Heinl was re-elected to president, as were aU the other officers. These are Henry Graham, vice-president N. B. Stover, secretary; - ' " ' Walker, Fred 2 Middle Atlantic States ; Albany, N. Y. AH Records Broken We have often mentioned record breakers in this cilty, but this Easter was certainly the limit in regard to flowei'S. Early an the week we had rain every day up to Thursday, then trade started and did not slacken until Sunday afternoon. Every florist shop looked as if a cyclone had struck it. Soon every plant, cut flower, and combination basket was gone. By Saturday night not a Violet, spray of Valley or orchid was to be had for love or money, and our florists had to refuse ordeis. Prices also were very good. The only plants that did not sell as well as was expected were Easter Lilies: they went very slow. Azaleas, ramblers, and bulb stuff were the lead- ers. II. G. Eyres, North Pearl St., who is known as one of the oldest floral estab- lishments in the city, said that this had been one of the finest Easter weeks he had ever had. He sold forty thousand Violets, and claims that out of the num- ber of shipments he received, James Snyder of Rhinebeck furnished the finest. The Rosery, Steuben St., have had one of the best Easter weeks on record, and never had as many plants in their es- tablishment before. Their cut flower special boxes, also corsage bouquets and baskets were in greater demand than ever. The enltire staff of fifteen em- ployees worked steadily from Friday night to Sunday afternoon and then had to shut down as orders were still com- ing in ; they had sold out everything. F. A. Danker, Madden Lane, has his share of orders this year. He can hardly believe that he sold so much — thousands of them. John Berberick, Second ave., was rushed from the beginning of the week to Easter Sunday and was also com- pelled to shut down on orders for plants or cut flowers. It was the best week on record. Whittle & Riggs, Hudson ave., stocked their store to its utmost capacity and sold out. Their funeral work and cujt flower trade was enormous. The Arkay Florists, So. Pearl St., sold out every plant they had, besides thou- sands of loose flowers. Holmes Bros., Steuben st. and Central ave., were almost rushed to death with orders : they had to get !the help of every one in their family, and outsiders also. The Broad-way Florists had the same brisk trade as all others. John Travisson, S. Pearl St., has not had such a rush since he went in busi- Wm. C. Glockner, State St., claims it was one of the finest ttimes he has ever seen ; not one plant or flower was left. He is more than satisfied with this year's business. Haseltine's Shop on Central ave. had a grand Easter rush. It was stocked from one end of the store to the either, and not a plant was left in sight ; same with cut flowers, bouquets and baskets. The Albany Out Flower Exchange. Maiden Lane, started in on the Monday before Easter, receiving large shipments of Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley and Sweet Peas, and sold out slick and clean daily. Easter Lilies and all sorts of bulbous stock came in abundantly and in spite of this they did not have enough to supply wants. They received over two hundred thousand Violets and were not able to furnish a single bloom on Sunday noon. Manager 'J'racy claims it was the largest amount of sales in any- one ireck since the Exchange opened. L. H. S. Have yon tried onr Classified colnmns? They are "the clearing honse" of the Trade. Nothing equals them for moving snrplns stock qniokly. Try a 30o. ad. EXTRA CHOICE ™ ROSB '" GROWN 4^lnch ON OWN ROOT one-year-old ; grown one seaso:: in field; dug and potted in Fall, 1913 Wintered in cool houses; prime conditio] to respond quickly in pot, bench or fieldi 250 at 1000 rate; 25 at 100 rate. Bordeaux. Red Debutante. Pink Eicelsa. Red Empress of China. Pi Graf Zeppelin. Red. tppelit i (Seve .50 13.00 120.0 8.00 70.* 8.00 70.01 8.0O 70.01 Wichuraiana (Me nmediate or later deliveiy. Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Exchange Plants and Cuttings HeUotrope, 2K-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $15.0t Col« ~ r 100; 2Ji-in. pots, Jl.SOpei oleus. Red and Yellow, also Mil 1000.' Asparagus Sprengeri, 2Jf-in. 'pots,' $2.00 per 100; 3-in., strong, $3.00 per 100; Plumosa, 3-in., J5.00 per ] . . - . 100. Achyranthea Lindeni, 23<-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. EngUsh Ivy, rooted cuttings, SI.26 per 100. Tradescantia (Wandering Jew), in three varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN A Few Good Things voo want ASPARAGUS plumosus. 83.00 per 100. DRACAENA indivisa. 3 in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2M-;n.. $5.00 per 100. . GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Per- 1 kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., j $5.00 per 100. I BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., ICc., 4-in., 15c.; S-in., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-in., 2c. each; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M.EMMANS, Newton, N.J. win help all aronnd If yon mention the Bxchange Pansies Fine Transplanted Plants. In bud and bloom, $1-25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. iy seedlings. Fall sowing, $3.00 per 1000. Cash with c Peter Brown, 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. Wm help all aronnd If yon mention the Hichajge The prices Advertised In the Florlsti' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. The Florists' Exchange 961 1fcJi^*»rhi^Mt^»i>^i%i^»f>i»ii^n mtil^'ttiMm ■> l*il^«%^^i>t^ il^i%^»<^i>l^«^»^^W^>I^^^N«^*»M%i^i^i»ii«^»^%»%'»l^>»^<»i^NI^»^^^^*P^ Dreer's Select Roses SELECTED TWO-YEAR-OLD STOCK FOR YOUR RETAIL TRADE The Dreer Roses for bedding are strong field-grown plants which were potted during the Winter months, stored in cold houses and frames, and are now in the best possible condition to turn over to your retail customers for outdoor planting. They must not be compared to dormant cellared stock and all are in 5- or 6-inch pots, according to the growth of the variety. HYBRID-TEA ROSCS TEA AND OTHER EVERBLOOMING ROSES Per 100 $30 00 Arthur R. Goodwin.. 30.00 Betty 30 00 Chateau Clos Vougeot. . . . 35 00 30 00 Dorothy Page Roberts Duchess of Wellington 50.00 40.00 50 00 Earl of Warwick 30 00 Ecarlate .... 30.00 Edward Mawley Farbenkonigin Franz Deegen 75.00 30.00 30.00 George C. Waud 30 00 30 00 Gustav Grunerwald 30.00 TEA Clothilde Soupert AND Per 100 $25.00 . 25.00 Harry Kirk 30.00 20 00 Hybrid Perpetual Roses Perioo American Beauty KO.OO Baroness Rothschild 25.00 Frau Karl Druschki 25.00 30 00 Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau . . 30.00 J. B. Clark . 30.00 25 00 Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford. . . Mrs. John Laing 25.00 25 00 President Kruger Prince Camille de Rohan 30.00 25.00 Moss Roses Comtesse de Murinais 25.00 Crimson Globe 25.00 Princess Adelaide Rugosa Roses Blanc Double de Coubert Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Hansa 25.00 25.00 25.00 Nova Zembla . 25.00 Pernetiana or Hybrid Austrian Briers Juliet (New) 30.00 Soliel d'Or, or Golden Sun 30.00 Grace Molyneux $35.00 Irish Brightness Joseph HUl Jonkheer J. L. Mock Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Killarney Konigen Carola Laurent Carle 3U.UU Lady Ashtown 30.00 La France 30.00 LaTosca 30.00 Lady Ursula 50.00 Lady Alice Stanley 50.00 Lieutenant Chaure 50.00 Lyon Mme. Abel Chatenay. . . Mme. Jules Grolez Mme. Hector Leuillot.. Mme. Jenny Guillemot Mme. Jules Gravereaux Mme. Leon Pain Mme. Melanie Soupert. SELECT STANDARD SORTS AND RECENT INTRODUCTIONS Per 100 Per 100 Mme. Philippe Rivoire 8.30.00 Mme. Ravary 30.03 Mme. Segond Weber 30.00 Marquise de Sinety 40.00 Mary Countess of Ilchester 35.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 30.00 Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell 50.00 Mrs. George Shawyer 50.00 Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller 40.00 Mrs. Walter Easlea 50.00 My Maryland 30.00 Pharisaer 30.00 Prince de Bulgarie 30.00 Richmond 30.00 Simplicity 30.00 Souvenir de Gustave Prat 50.00 Souvenir du President Carnot 30.0 Sunburst 35.0 Viscountess Folkestone 30.0 White Killarney 30.0 William Shean 30.0 25.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 Per 100 Lady Hillingdon S30.00 Maman Cochet Pink 25.00 Maman Cochet White 25.00 Marie Van Houtte 25.00 Miss Alice de Rothschild .50.00 Molly Sharman Crawford 30.00 Austrian or Yellow Bripr Roses ! Per 100 I Austrian Copper $30.00 Austrian Yellow 30.00 Harrison Yellow 30.00 Yellow 25.00 Tree Shaped Roses Caroline Testout "1 Strong, Frau Karl Druschki straight Gruss an Teplitz I stems about Kaiserin Augusta Victoria . . f 3% feet 75.00 Killarney high Mme. Jules Grolez J Climbing and Rambler Roses American Pillar 25.00 Aviateur Bleriot 35.00 Christine Wright (New) 40.00 Climbing American Beauty (New) 40.00 Climbing Caroline Testout 30.00 Climbing Belie Siebrecht. 30.00 Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 30.00 Crimson Rambler 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 25.00 Excelsa 25.00 Gloire de Dijon 30.00 Hiawatha 25.00 Lady Gay 25.00 Marechal Niel 30.00 Reine Marie Henriette 30.00 Tausendschon 30.00 Trier 25.00 White Dorothy 25.00 W. A. Richardson 30.00 White Banksia 25.00 Yellow Banksia 25.00 Yellow Rambler 25.00 Per 10 Mrs. Hubert Taylor S35.00 Queen's Scarlet or Agrippina 20.00 Souvenir de Catherine Guillot 30.00 Souvenir de Pierre Notting 30.00 William R. Smith 25.00 Sweet Brier Roses Per loo Refulgence (New) $35.00 Anne of Geierstein 35.00 Brenda 35.00 Lord Penzance 35.00 Lady Penzance 35.00 Meg Merrilies 35.00 Common Sweet Brier, or Eglantine 20.00 Baby Rambler Roses Anchen Muller (Pink Baby Rambler) 20.00 Erna Teschendorf! 25.00 Katherine Zeimet (White Baby) 20.00 Louise Walter (Baby Tausendschon) 25.00 Mme. Norbet Levavasseur (Crimson Baby Rambler) 20.00 Mrs. Cutbush 20.00 Orleans 25.00 Wichuraiana Roses Wichuraiana White Wichuraiana Evergreen Gem Wichuraiana Gardenia Wichuraiana South Orange Perfection. Wichuraiana Triumph Wichuraiana Universal Favorite HENRY A. DREER. Inc. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Two Sensational New Hybrid Tea Roses GEORGE DICKSON. One of ^exander Dick- son & Sons' gi-eatest achievements. A gorgeous, briUiant, crimson-scarlet. $1.00 each. MME. HERIOT,. or THE DAILY MAIL ROSE. This is Pernet-Ducher's gi-eat prize winner; very aptly described in color " like sunshine on a copper red metal." 2-year-old plants, SI. 50 each. 714-716 Chestnut St.. . PHILADELPHIA. PA. TRADE ONLY : where credit is doe — Mention Excliange 962 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, KOSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. a7 Ymmrm >Vrite for our >Vhole«ale 1.1st lOOO Aorea W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants California Privet ALL OUR OWN GROWING, NONE BETTER 3-4 ft., $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 ; 2-3 ft., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000 Berberis Thunbergii Hedging FINE LOT 18/24-;n., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000 ; 12/18-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 C. R. Burr & Co MANCHESTER, •9 CONN. California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples and Norway Spruce. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, Yurjl''* Robbinsville, N.J. HVa skfo, {»-» n ¥'<->c{'t« A<-> *o quote prices on specimen Ever - rre are in a. COSlXlOn greens tliat wiU be decidedly at- tractive to any one who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finest varieties of Evergreens. Send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOOPSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City I rpart thla advt. In 1 California Privet 2- year-old, cut back once, Periooo well branched. 18-24inch. 112.00 3-year-oId, 3-4 feet 20.00 4-year-oId, 33^-4 feet 30.00 Cash with order. CHARLES W. SCHNEIDER Little Silver, New Jersey \ Michelsen & Co. Naarden, HOLLAND DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc., from Belgium. Begonia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, Holland. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks Irom France. English Manetti, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three othrr brands. I¥IcHUTCHISON&CO.™"hS'^^ 17 Murray St.. NEW YORK application. c/o MAITUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street. New York City California Privet EXTRA FINE FOR GRADE. 2)^ to 3 ft., 6 Btrong branches. S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per ICOO; 3 to 4 ft., all strong, selected plants, 8 or more strong branches, $4.00 per 100, 830.00 per 1000. BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2-year trans- planted, fine, stocky plants, $6.00 per 100: 18 to 24, very heavy. SS.OO per 100. No charge for packing. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown. N. J. YOUNG EVERGREENS TS;r From Tour to five Million Seedlings and Transplants Fine stock, Domestic Northern Grown, of Hardy Constitution, suitable for MAY PLANTING, are to be disposed of this Spring, as the ground must be cleared. WHITE PINE, NORWAY SPRUCE AND OTHER VARIETIES Inquire quick on wliat stock you can use, as tlie SPECIAL QUICK SELLIHG PRICES will promptly exhaust the supply FOR INSTANCE I looo 10.000 lOO.OOO NORWAY SPRUCE, 3-year Transplants $5.50 $55.00 $485.00 NORWAY SPRUCE, 2-year Seedlings 3.00 21.00 195.00 NORWAY SPRUCE, 1-year Seedlings 2.00 12.50 110.00 Write us what you want and we will give you prices on other kinds f. w. KEISEY NURSERY COMPANY "" **« NEW YORK Otto Heinecken ""£" Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK Sole American Representative of: Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge PI High Grade Vegetable Seeds H. ZYP & CO., (Holland) HOLLAND and BELGIUM STOCK, as: RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, PALMS, Etc. Write /or Prices. V.G rC VERY GOOD HARDY NURSERY 1 STOCK : G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boskoop, Holland Peprescntedby-'W.B. Reciprocity — Saw 11 Van Eyk, J 4 Stone St., N. Y. City In the Exchange California Privet 2 years old, cut back once. Nursery run. No grading. Well branched. $12.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. JOHN BENNETT Atlantic Highlands. N. J. EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS and TRANSPLANTS For lining out. Seedlings. $2.26 to $3.50 per 1000. Transplants. 6.00 to 10.00 per 1000. TREE SEEDS Ili« Norlh-fastern Eoreslry Co. '^'i'i!i\i?' SCilWEDLER'S MAPLE (Purple Norway Maple) 7 to 8 ft., ertra fine stock, 76c. each. $7.00 per 10. NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted, 60c. each, $4.00_"per 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 12 to 15 in., extra fine, 75c. per 10, S6.00 pa 100. BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM 6 to 7 ft.. 1 to 1}4 in. caliper, S3.50 per 10. All kinds of Nursery Stock. JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightstown, N. J. Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIBAM T. JONES, ELIZABETH, N. J. The Florists' Exchange 9&3 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. PiLKiNCTON. Portland, Ore.; vice- president, Hknby B. Chub, Chise, Ala.; secretary, John Hau, Rochester, N. Y.; treaaurer, Pbihr YoUNGEBS, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- tion wiU be held in UeveUnd, O., June 24 to 28, 1914. Norway Maple in Flower (Smbject of this week's illustration) A3 a shade tree the Norway Maple, Acer plata- noldes, is one of the most valuable we have. It is a tree of many merits, with not a thing to its dis^ advantage, but it may be that many persons have -failed to recognize it as a beautiful flowering tree. This fea- ture does not attract attention so much when it is standing alone on a lawn. The one before us was so- attractive when in flower early in Spring that we were tempted to photograph it. The flowers are of a light yellow, in clusters, and when in such abundance as this tree displayed, entitle this Maple to be classed as an ornamental flowering tree. There are several Jasmlniim nudl- half trailing flornm for Banks pj^^^^ 3^ij^,,le for planting on the top of banks or walls in which position their trailing shoots sus- pend themselves over . the sides, which many of them do to great advantage. Roses, Forsythias, Lycium and Celastrus are often so used, but perhaps one of the best is Jasminura nudiflorum, because its long shoots keep rather close to the sur- face as they droop. Euonymus radicans is often planted to climb a low wall, which it does to great advantage. When the Jasminum is planted at the top, its branches droop so nicely that the wall is hidden by its foliage almost as well as the Euonymus would do climbing upon it, and in some instances the drooping branches give a better effect than the close surface of green of the Euonymus. Then it must not be forgotten that the Jasmine gives us its flowers as well, and how their golden display pleases us in the early days of Spring ! It is so im- patient to welcome us with its flowers that when on a southern exposure late frosts often catch them, warning us that it is safer to plant them on a northern rather than a southern side. The flowers then, will not expand so early. Where to Plant Considering the dis- Earllest Flonrermg appointment many Shrubs experience in losing the flowers of their earliest blooming shrubs of Spring, we wish again to ad- vise, as we have often done, that these shrubs should be planted always on the east or the north side of banks, walls, or buildings. Almost every one has a position of this description and — what a deal of pleasure would result to have the enjoyment of the flowers which now they miss when planted where the Winter's sun can advance their buds. Only yesterday we passed a high wall sup- porting a bank, the wall facing southeast, from the top of which hung down 6ft. lengths of Jasminum nudi- florum. The mild, sunny days of early Winter had advanced the thousands of flower buds so much that though not expanded, they %vere so forward that the almost zero weather of February had destroyed practi- cally the whole of them. Nestling close to the wall protected by a little grass there were in view about a half dozen flowers. This was in late March. This planting was not as bad as some, because the green shoots of this Jasmine are always pretty, and even with- out the flowers they adorn the wall. On the same day ,a visit was made to a large bush of- this Jasmine known for the pleasure it has sometimes afforded when its flowers had escaped late frosts and, like those on the wall, or even worse, there was not a flower to be seen. This half shrub, half vine, is ofteher seen on the south side of a house than anywhere else; it is so pretty, and to those not familiar with it, it seems such a good place for it so as to have early flowers. Sometimes covering it in cold nights saves it, but it is better to place it in an out of the way place, even if at the back ■of a dwelling, where it woiJd have a better chance of gratifying you with its flowers. This Jasmine is not alone in its impatience to bloom. There comes to mind the Chimonanthus praecox, Lonicera Standishi, Gelsemium sempervirens. Daphne Mezerium, and even some of the earliest Magnolias, all of which are safer on a northern exposure than any other. In fact, the Lonicera and Chimonanthus are of little use planted in any other position. m,. TT . , Because of its making but few by using the California Privet as a stock has so cheap- The Kraatucky branches, the Kentucky Coffee tree, ened their cost that it has greatly increased their sales. Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus Canadensis), is not at Objection has been made to the use of the Privet— all common in collections. Those who see it when bare of foliage think it lacks merit as a shade tree, but in they are much mistaken. It makes but a few branches, it is true, and these are very thick and rough barked, but when Summer comes and foliage is well expanded there is surprise .expressed by almost every _ stock on account of its making shoots below the Lilac portion at times, but if care be taken to plant deep when setting them, and to cut off what buds may appear on the Privet stock, there will be no sprouting. The Privet does not sucker as the term is used; no new growth comes from the roots— it is, if at all, from the stock. We have always found the white Lilacs to be the best sellers when flowers for cutting are wanted for florists' use, but e-sery color sells. Among single flowered sorts the old common white and Frau Dammann are still prominent, while double wsites are well represented by Mme Leraoine and Mme. Casimir-Perier, ind there are many other good sorts. Among those other than white colored, in sisgle flowered sorts, one might take Gloria Nupella, dark Ulac; Lovaniensis, silvery pink; Ludwig Spath, purplish red; and Louis Van Houtte, dark red. In double ones, Michael Buckner, pale lilac; Pvramidalis, lilac, carmine in bud; AI- phonse Lavalee, violet blue; Charles Joly, reddish purple, and Emile Lemoine, rosy lilac, and there are dozens of other good sorts As whoever has a garden usually has Lilac in it, it gives the impressK Norway Maple in flower one in regard to its ample shade. This shade is pro- vided for in its very large compound leaves, which are 3ft. to 3ft. long, and 15in. to 20in. wide. The leaflets are doubly compounded. The color of the leaves is of .a bright green. Altogether this tree is one of the most satisfactory on a lawn, and gives an agreeable surprise to those who see it in Summer for the first time. Its habit of growth is irregular when young, but it forms a tall, well shaped tree as time passes. Its bark is brown, rough, and of a scaly nature. Landscape gardeners know its value in their work, and they like it too, as it is late in pushing into growth in Spring, en- abling them to plant it long after many other trees that this shrub is not particular as to soil, but it does prefer a deep loamy soil to any , ^. „ While it is true Transplanting Ever- ^^^^ ^■^^^ „ greens in Spring ^^^.^ evergreens can be safely planted in any month of the year, almost everyone who has planted them has a favorite time for it. One may have success in planting in Spring, an- other in Autumn, both meeting with re- ward, and they then consider they have hit the proper season. Nurserymen have to look carefully to the profits of planting, and from experi- ence select the best tune for it and, though success cannot always be assured, the season following the operation hav- ing so much influence on it, they mostly agree that Spring is the safest time to set out evergreens; this, too, notwith- standing that dry Summers often play havoc with the plants. Many fibrous rooted evergreens, such as Arborvitas and Retinisporas, hold a good ball of soil, almost insuring safety even in Autumn, but with Pines having but few uch roots, Spring is a safer season. There is always a desire to plant as early in Spring s possible, but it is not well to set evergreen warmed up friable. A good rule stock first, then take i When the plants ar little, and has become somewhat to go ahead with the deciduous hand the evergreens, small and are to be set out in rows, a trench is opened to a proper depth, the plants placed in a bucket of puddled water, the consistency of a thickness that will adhere to the roots of the, plants as they are lifted out and set in the rows. Fine soil is then thrown over the roots, the soil trodden down as thrown in, while the plants are held straight; full leaf. In this respect it ranks with the Catalpa, then the rest of the soil thrown in and leveled other trees noted for Paulownia, Persimmon and taking their time in Spring. The flowers of the Kentucky Coffee tree are greenish white, in racemes, of no beauty, but the large curved pods which follow, are interesting. They coi large, brown, polished, hard seeds in each p full of a gummy substance. Though the appearance of the tree impresses one with the idea that it is hard to transplant, it is not so, rarely failing to succeed. In the general topsy turvying of botanical names of the roots have ne late this tree is now found in some lists as Gymnocladus damp soil is press; Treated in this way, and a fair season following, con- fidence may be felt that the plants will grow. Puddling obviates extra care, and the planting can be entrusted to nursery laborers, who could not always be depended several on to follow other systems. le pods With large evergreens, puddling is not practicable, but the pouring in of water after the roots are lightly covered with soil answers the same purpose, and settles t about the roots as a good tramping would. And when been allowed to become dry, and g firmly on them, there need be Uttle ei„„i„ „„j To the florist there is no « n^fi?-. T^f».= 'hrub more useful thai Double Lilacs ^^„„g ^^^ ^^^^j,^ ^^ ^^^^ occasions, the Lilac occupies a leading when those outdoors flower, where is there a florist who cannot sell every panicle of flowers they bear? The great improvement in the Lilac has helped along its popularity, both single and double sorts are now numer- ous. Then the ease with which they may be propagated concern as to the trees living. rly blooming In the case of large trees with heavy tops, which are the Lilac, likely to be swayed about in high winds, such as is the s for special case with many Pines, they should be staked, not only place. Then to keep them in a correct position, but also to prevent ' ■ " the disturbance of the roots. Swaying disturbs the fibers which are forming, operating against the success of the transplanting, and often has had much to do with the failure of large trees to live, both of evergreens and deciduous stock. 964 The Florists' Exchange Field-Grown Roses'" ""'*^ Nurserymen STRONG, TWO-YEAR-OLD DORMANT PLANTS RAMBLERS AND CLIMBERS Baltim CrUnson Rai Escelsa (Red D. BeUe. Blush. Goldfinch. Yellow, new, Paul's White Dorothy Perkins Trier. Yellow, new. Lambert's. Wlchuraiana (Memorial Rose) . Everblooming Roses Per 100 ..S16.00 ...16.00 .15.C Baby Dorothy ..'.'. BabylRambler ig.oo Katherine Zeimet 15.00 Mrs. Cutbush 15 00 White Baby Rambler llS.OO Yellow BabylRambler 20.00 Hybrid Perpetuals Conrad F. Meyer 12.00 Frau Karl Druschfcl 12.00 Magna Charta 12.00 MarshaU P. Wilder 12.00 Persian Yellow 12.00 Some Shrubs and Vines Strong, 2 years, field/grown $6.00 Deutzia crenata. 3-4 ft 10.00 Deutzia Pride of Rochester. 3-4 ft 10.00 Forsy thia. 3-4 ft 10.00 Philadelphus Gordonlanus. 3-4 ft 10.00 "■ " ■ 12.00 Philadelphus grandiflorus. Lilacs. 3-4 ft., forty best name all shades, single and double These are jus pecially desirabi Send tor April Price List. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., n'^e' ENA/ARK, W YORK w t m the Exchange Notice to tlic Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen, will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON "The Old Farm Nurseries" BnSKOOP. HOLLAND Western Headquarters FOR Boxwood Pyramid Form Each . Pair Late Shipping of Nursery Stock Many complaints are being voiced as to the late shipping of nursery stoclj this Spring, which in this eastern section, at least, is much later than usual. Here is what the Jackson & Perliins Co., nur- serymen, of Newark, N. Y,, have to say about it: "We presume that every line of busi- ness has its troubles. We should not like to handle strawberries nor eggs, nor to sell window glsass. Printers and publish- ers seem to have about the only business that is without troubles. [?!?!?!— Ed.] We suppose it is human nature for us always to consider that the other fellow has a better proposition than we have. The happy man is the one who walks on the sunny side of the street; who firmly believes that his business is the best ever, and who is satisfied with what he has. •We have been extremely busy for several weeks and handicapped by cold weather. The frost in the ground has made digging very late and a great many buyers have telegraphed in to know why We can consistently place them under our •■ Worth While "quality brand. Write for prices on quantity. Winterson'sSeedStore 166 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Hiirs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assor^ne^injarge^and small si.es TheD.llil|VurseryCo.,lnc.,o™Boy„7,,. Evergreen SpeciaUsts their goods were not shipped. It oc- curred to us that instead of making ex- cuses, or rather giving explanations, we could answer these inquiries with some photographs. You see we are great be- lievers in pictures up here so we have been attaching to our letters, photographs like those on this page, showing our weather here, April S. (See picture.) Any man sets a definite and reasonable answer from these pictures when he asks SURPLUS LIST AT THE Lancaster County Nurseries DAVID S. HERR. Prop. R. F. D. No. 7 LANCASTER, PA. A I ] 2. YEAR PP*® ^'^%Z California Privet 5-6 feet $12.00 4-5 feet 10.00 3-4 feet 8.00 35 VARIETIES Peach p„ioo 5-6 feet $7.00 4-5 feet 5.00 3-4 feet 3.00 30 BEST VARIETIES Per lOOO 2-3 feet $15.00 18-24 inch 12,00 12-18 inch 10.00 Norway Maples Each 8-10 feet $0.35 10-12 feet 40 12-15 feet 50 ALSO A FULL LINE OF Pear, Plum, Cherry, Quince, Apricots, Grapes, Currants, Gooseberries, Catalpa, Horse Chestnut, Ash-Leaf Maple, American Elm, Carolina and Lombardy Poplars, Evergreens and Shrubbery. All at Lowest Prices Send for Price List Reciprocity — Saw it in t [Certainly your pictorial reply should be a sufficiently illuminating one to any reasonable customer. — Ed.] "Balled" Shade and Ornamental Trees The Grifling Bros., nurserymen, Port Arthur, Texas, have made a specialty Oif "balled" trees for street plantang. By the term "bailled" we mean trees tihat have been lifted from the nursery rows with a ball of the earth in which they originally grew intact. The ball of earth containing the roots is then carefully wrapped in burlap and corded. Trees handled in this manner may ibe shipped and transplaitted at unusual times — may be sMpped with all the top and foliage, with every assurance that they will, we are assured, live and grow. Camphor trees are being made a feature. Trees and Shrubs for Spring Trade You will need some stock for late orders — Shade Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Perennials,— we are ready to fill and ship quickly. Send your list for quotations, or ask for our wholesale booklet F. Harrison's Nurseries Berlin, iVIafyland Publications Received Home Plokiciilttire, a complete guide for the growing of flowers in the house and garden, by Ghas. N. Page, published by the author, Des Moines, Iowa. This little book — paper covers, at 25c., covers in a very brief manner, all the features of gardening, including hardy plants, forms, aquatics, bulbs, indoor plants, Roses, trees and shrubs, landscape gar- dening, the use of flowers, etc. The book runs to 176 pagee, 6% x 4y2in. Appen- dix to Annual Repoet of the Agbicui.- TTJKAL Societies of the Province of O.XTABIO, 1913. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Bliododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, LiUum Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE The Nursery Trade Journal . Nurseries, J Commercia Arboriculture, Horticulture Bristling w turist's N The'"p'r ewspup number. Only "J iLctical Horn cul- SI. SO a jear; Ca ada. foreign. $2.00. AMERICAN FRUITS PUBLISHING CO., Inc. April 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 965 50,000 SHRUBS, TREES, ROSES and PERENNIALS Special offer of Surplus Stock. All SI-IRUBS ALTH.«AS (Hibiscus). In the fol- lowing varieties: Ardens, Alba Plena, Due de Brabant, Lady Stanley and Mixed. Per 15-24 in. high i well rooted with many br: Very heavy stock. 6-12 in. high 12-18 in. high 18-24 in. high BUDDLEIA 1 field-grown, perfect dormant condition, ready for shipment SHRUBS— Continued 10 100 PHILADELPHUS Grandiflora— Continued 3-4 ft. high. Very bushy 30.85 $7i50 4 ft. and over. Specimens 2.00 16.00 PHILADELPHUS Coronarius. 18-24 in. high. Strong, bushy stock 60 6.00 2'A-3 ft. high. Strong, bushy stock .75 6.60 3-4 ft. high. Strong, bushy stock 1.20 10.00 4-5 ft. high. Selected specimens 2.50 PHILADELPHUS Lemoinel. 6-10 in. high. Mailing size 60 5.00 12 in. high. Strong; . dwarf bushes .90 8.00 18 in. high. Strong, dwarf bushes 1.10 10.00 2 ft. high. Strong; dwarf bushes 1.65 15.00 PHILADELPHUS Spedosissimus. 2-3 ft, high 85 7.60 - ■ ft. high 1.20 10.00 VET fbi No less than 10 of a kind and size sold at these bargain prices, or less than 25 at 100 rate 4-6 ft. high. Specimens XXX 6 ft. and over. Specimens XXX .. . DEUTZIA Pride of Rochester. 1-2 ft. high. Mailing size or for lin- 2-3 ft. high. Bushy stock 3-4 ft. high. Very fine and bushy. 4-6 ft. high. Bushy, clean stock. Fine specimens XXX DEUTZIA Vllmoriana. New choice lK-2ft. high EUONYMUS Europseus. EUONYMUS Radicans foUus var. (See Vmes.) GENISTA Tinctoria. v 3-4ft. higli HYDRANGEA Arborescens Grandiflora. Very strong 2-3 ft. high 1.50 HYPERICUM ' "ft?h!gh."?'.°.'!'.". LADELPHUS ft. high. Very bushy Prices are quoted .76 6.50 2.60 .60 lieo HI 7.60 1.60 12.50 j i!io io!oo 170 2il 3.50 6.00 6.00 7.50 .90 IE 2.50 1.50 12.00 1.25 10.00 1.50 12.00 1.00 8.00 .70 6.00 f. o. b. Spar PRIVET Ibota. Strong a SHRUBS— Continued WEIGELA vars.— Continued 4-6 ft. hie" - mgn. Heavy., nd over. Larj WEIGELA Eva Rathke. 12-15in. Bushy 70 $6.00 18-24 in. Bushy: 90 8.00 2-3 ft. Bushy.: 1.10 10.00 TREES POPLARS, Carolii 10-12 ft. high, IK in. cal 12 ft. and ■• ' ' 16 ft. and 1.00 9.00 1.35 12.00 1.75 15.00 cal 3.00 26.00 2-3ft.high 70 6.00 3-4 ft. high 1.10 10.00 PRIVET, Golden. 6-12 in. high. Cut back; dwarf and bushy. Fine for edging 76 5.00 12-15 in. high. Bushy and stocky. .90 7.60 15-18 in. high. Bushy and stocky. 1.10 10.00 RHAMNUS Cathartica. 3-4 ft. high 85 7.50 RHUS Cotlnus. 2ft.high .85 7.50 3ft. high 1.10 10.00 5-6 tt. high SPIRjEATBiUardi. 2-3 ft. high 2.50 SPIR.«A Douglasli. 2-3 ft. high 3-4 ft. high SPIR/EA Van Houttel. lH-2 ft. For lining out 2 -3 ft. Fine, bushy plants.... 3 -4 ft. Fine, bushy plants.. . . SYMPHORXCAPUS Vulgaris. WEIGELA in the following varieties: Arborea Grandiflora, Candida, Conquette, Desboisii, Duchar- 5-24 . _ plants with 3 ft. high . Van Houttei high. Strong, i bushy plants, bushy plants. EUONYMUS Radicans Variegata. yeS'-o!dfiefd.™.'^.!'".,.™°. .'.... .65 5.6( HONEYSUCKLE Aurea Folia Va- riegata. .'i-year-old field 76 6.5t F»EREP««IIVIALS All of the following named hardy Perennials an strong field roots or clumps, and can supply up ward of a thousand each. No less quantit; than 25 sold at 100 rates. 10 100 PERENNIALS— Continued 10 BAPTiSIA AustraUs S CASSIA Maryjtandica lale Super- GOLDEN GLOW. HELIANTHUS Mollis Grandi- flora 30 2.60 HELIANTHUS Assorted 30 2.60 HESPERIS MatronaUs 30 2.50 HEMEROCALLIS Fulva 30 2.50 HEMEROCALLIS Gold Dust 40 3.50 HIBISCUS Moscheutos and Mili- taris 30 2.50 LAVENDER 60 6.00 MONARDA Didyma 30 2.60 PHYSOSTEGIA Virginica 30 2.50 PHLOX, Perennial. Prof. Schlie- man, Mrs. Jenkins, Miss Lin- gard, Indian Chief, Obergart- ner, Wittig and others 40 3.50 PHLOX. Mixed; all colors PARDANTHUS Chinensis. RANUNCULUS Repens fl. i RUDBECKIA Sub-( SALVIA Azi SWEET WILLIAM. 3 v TANSY TRITOM A Express.... TRITOMA Tuckii 10 100 1 TRITOMA Pfltzeri VERONICA Prostrata 0.60 $5.00 i VERONICA Incana .30 2.60 I VIOLA Double English .30 2.60 VIOLA G. Wermig fj^^^C^ Strong and vigorous, 3-year, home-grown, budded. Taken directl; K"SII-wl ground this Spring as ordered with all their vitality tered in cellar stock. Purchaser's Selection, while they 61 American Beauty. 102 Apothekar G. Hofer 2.50 .30 2.60 .30 2.50 .60 5.00 .60 5.00 .65 6.00 .40 3.60 .40 3.60 .60 6.00 .60 5.00 12 Barban 88 Captain Hayward. 74 Caroline Testout. 78 Clothilde Soupert. , 36 Conrad F. Meyer. 67 Crimson Rambler. 23 Dorothy Perkins. 29 Eclair. 16 Euphrosine. 13 General MacArthur. 14 Gloire Lyonnaise. 17 Goldfinch. 16 Grace Darling. 697 Gruss an TepUtz. 200 ROSES, Tree or Standard. 36 Gustav Grun 77 La Reine. 23 Lady Gay. e Fall du $8.00 per 100. 173 Persian Yellow. 47 Philemon Cochet. 143 Pope Piu - " Camiile 1 Madame Chas. Wood. 34 Madame Jos. Combet. 52 Madame Plantier. 32 Madame Victor Verdier. 02 Madame Vigor. 112 Maman Cochet. 15c. ea. 73 Margaret Dickson. 58 Mrs. John Laing. . 52 Paul Neyron. 53Prin 46 Victor Verdier. 13 Viscountess Folkestone. 76 White Maman Cochet. PALISADES NURSERIES, Inc.. ipt of order. Boxes and packing charged extra at cost. Terms, net cash. Sparkill. Rockland Co., New York- Syracuse, N. Y. Easter week opened with very dis- mal prospects for all, as the first three days were cold and wet, with snow storms. Good Friday was the only fair day and raised the hopes of all, but Sat- urday put a wet blanket on everything. A heavy cold rain started in the morning and continued all day. ^ The writer fears the days of record breaking are past here, and too many flo- rists fail lamentably to note the tr«nd of the times. Ten years ago we had no picture shows, or 25 per cent, of the automo- biles we have today. These things take a vast sum of money, a good part of which used to find its way to the florists. As it is there is much stock left over, but a few cleaned out. Among the for- tunate ones were Gus Bartholome, Bel- lamy Bros, and Bard & Davis. Azaleas were not overdone, in fact more could have been sold. T. M. Mil- ler, Zanesville, had the finest. As a general thing the quality was not as good as usual. Pot h. p. Roses were on the sort side, but Baby ramblers were plen- tiful and good. Hydrangeas do not sell very well at this time, and there was not a large stock. The call for Lilies is falling off each year ; some attribute it to their cost and one cannot get away from the fact that it is the medium priced stock that sells best. Prices There were no novelties to speak of; the most artistic baskets seen were those put up by Bellamy Bros., and the Pierce, Christian Co. ; Pussy WiUows were used in each with telling effect. There was a wide range in prices, as the following list shows. Pot Plants : Hyacinths, lln a pot, 10c. to 2.^c. ; Hya- cinths, 3 in a pan, 30c. to 60e. Daffo- dils and Tulips the same. Azaleas, 75c. to $5. Lilies, 15c., 20c. and 25c. per bud and flower. Roses, h. p. and ramb- ler, 75c. to $5. Hydrangeas, 75c. to .$2. Valley, Pans, $1. Cinerarias and Prim- roses, 25c. to 75e. Cytisus, 35c. to $1.50. Cyclamens, 50c. to $1.50. Cut Flow- EUS : Carnations, 35c. to $1.50 per doz. Daffodils and Tulips, 35c. to 75c. Roses, (general), $2 to $4. Am. Beauty Roses, $2 to $9. Callas, $2 to $2.50. Orchids, $9 to $12. Gardenias, $6 to $9. Lilies, $1.60 to $3. Violets, 35c. to 75c. bunch. Sweet Peas, 35c. to $1 per bunch. There was a notable falling off in the call for Violets, and a marked increase in the sale of Sweet Peas. Roses and Carnations sold fairly well, as did bulb stuff ; it is hard to say which had the greennouse in : St. store was and the War- call. Among tie Stores P. R. Quinlan, the heaviest stock. 1 the rear of the S. Sa crowded — also the am ren st. store. Bannister Bros.' Fairmont shop, and annex next door, were filled with Easter stock. Annellos Bros., Warren St., made a most artistic display in their windows. W. B. Day & Co. had quite a showing of yellow Snapdragons, the finest ever The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP €^ PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP, HOLLAND THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES EVERGREENS VINES and ROSES W. B. WHITTIER ®. CO. DEAL TRAMINGHAM. MASS here. Roses were also a specialty. Chester Harris had a number of Ericas, some quite small, that were at- tractive. Genistas too, were a feature. Well arranged baskets occupied one win- The Pierce, Christian Co. had its store well arranged with a good assortment of plants. The firm is very pleased with its vhich 1 exceeded Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonable. Wholesale Trade List for the Ashing THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, ^orth Abiiigton. Mass. Gus Bartholme was practically sold out on Friday night. Cinerarias and Primulas with him are splendid sellers — and he had prepared large blocks of them. He was fortunate in having a splendid cut of grand Carnations. Bellamy Bros, report a splendid trade and are cleaned out. Their baskets proved splendid sellers. They could have sold more Lilies if they had had them. Each Christmas and Easter bring their lessons, but how few heed them. Those who do so make money by being conservative in growing or buying. 100 Gypripedium Insigne 8-inch pans, $150 takes the lot. Cash with order. MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PAi-MS and plants of every variety Reciprocity — Sa FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE "Jl'ff A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 2Duane St.. New York 966 The Florists' Exchange MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Auburn, N. Y. It is two years since the writer has been able to visit bis old friends here, and a right cordial welcome he received. All the members of the craft are very much pleased over the Fall and Winter trade. Auburn followed Syracuse's lead and had a Spring display week, which proved a great success. The city is well sup- plied with trolley and steam railroads, which brought thousands of people from country towns and villages. A. Patrick gave away Camaitions as souvenirs each day, which amounted to 10,000 for the week. Funeral work has been unusually heavy, and has been well distributed. W. J. M. Edmonds reports having more than doubled his output during the past year, his bedding and Easter stock is good ; some hardy Primroses are well flowered and quite abtraotive ; 'but Lilies have been almost an entire failure. He has bought more land next ithe green- house and has gone into *he nursery business as a side line. Peonies and her- baceous plants will be a specialty. Among the Groivers Dobbs & Son feel very grateful to The Exchange and those wlio have so generouslv responded ,to the appeal made in their behalf. When one looks through the large house and observes the ruin wrought by the cave in, and notes the heavy loss that the firm has evistained one cannot but feel the deepest sympathy for them. The writer exam- ined two of the castings that were re- sponsible for the cave in, and the flaws were very distinct. Boards and tarpaulins have been placed over the greait hole in the roof, and the house planted with Lettuce and Tomatoes. In their other range they have a fine stock of Vincas, Violets, and Tomatoes ; the Easter stock is good. H. Morgan has greatly improved his place : the old range has been removed and two up-to-date houses replace them. The writer had the impression that he had seen Sweet Peas grown about as good as they could be, hut a visit to this place clearly proved to him that he was mistaken, for without exaggeraJtion the way they are grown here was a revela- tion, and without question the finest he has ever seen. They are planted about a foot apart and run up on strings 15ft. long, covered from top to bottom with flowers and foliage. It was a sight worth going a long way to see. G. T. Clark reports business very good. Violets have done well and the Roses are giving lots of flowers. The grubs are causing him a great deal of trouble and loss. The Pansies are a fine lot and the strain very good. A. Patrick's place, as usual, is in the pink of condition, and here is where one finds things done uncommonly well. Lilacs are a specialty and are done here as no where else in this part of the IState, and are all grand specimens. Spiraea Queen Alexandra is magnificent — plants 3ft. through, with enormous trusses of flowers. Hydrangea Bouquet Pink is grand. Mr. Patrick is working up a large stock of his special strain of Pansies with the view of putting the seed on the market another year. Some Sweet Peas from Brazil will prove quite interesting as the foliage and growth are quite unlike our sonts. The new store in charge of his son, T. B. Patnick, is quite large and most artistically ar- ranged. Mrs. Ellitson, widow of Job Ellitson. the pioneer florist, has just returned from a year's visit to England, and' is very enthusiastic over all She sanv and the cordial greeting she received. Jamesville, N. Y. Theodore Miller reports business as having been very good with him all through the Winter. Funeral work has been very heavy. The outlook for Eas- ter was very good owing to large advance orders, and the stock was in fine shape, especially the Azaleas, Tulips, Daffo- dils, Paperwhite Narcissi, Spirjeas and Callas were all good, well grown plants and there is a very large stock of bedding plants coming on. A good block of Double White Stock has proved very valuable. The show house is very attractively arranged with a splendid lot of Easter SALVIA GREGGIl New, Hardy Everblooming Red Flowering Shrub A Native of the Cold, Arid Mountains of West Texas EXTREMELY HARDY, has withstood a temperature of ten de- grees below zero. Is a great drouth resister. It flourishes and blooms profusely in the hottest and driest weather. It is as near an everblooming plant as we have ever seen. It begins to bloom in early Spring soon after growth commences. The blossoms literally cover the plant for two months or more. Then, for a few months, it does not bloom so freely, but is perhaps never without some flowers. In the Fall it puts on another full crop of blossoms that continue till long after the early frosts have set in. It requires a killing freeze to check its flowering. The color is an indescribable, lovely shade of red; it is a dark, soft cerise crimson, much the color of a well-grown American Beauty Rose. It has none of the harsh, glaring shades of the Salvia splendens. The beautiful color is perhaps the most attractive feature of this novelty. It is a hard-wooded shrub. Grows three to four feet high, and three to four feet wide, in a compact globe, very full and neat in ap- pearance. It is beautiful when massed in a solid bed, and is as useful as the Spiraea Van Houttei for bordering shrub beds. It is not so tall, but is as compact and graceful as the Spiraea, and in addition it is a blaze of beautiful red nearly aU the season. We began selling plants last November, and have sold them in nearly every state of the Union and also several European countries. Reports are just coming in as to how they stood the Winter. Below are a few of them: WHAT OTHERS SAY OF IT — ILLINOIS.— G. Klarner, Quincy, March 16th, 1914: " To date the Salvia Greggii are in good healthy condition, uninjured from the cold, which for two weeks ranged from two to six degrees below zero, every night. They were planted out when received and had no protection of any kind. There was no snow when temperature was lowest." NEW JERSEY.— Geo. C. Woolson, HasHngs-on-Hudson, New York: " I grew this thirty years ago when my nursery at Passaic, N. J. was running and it is certainly a very desirable species, and is hardy in the North, like many of the Texas plants." GEORGIA.— P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta, March 21st: "The Salvia Greggii stood the Winter without injury and they are now in fine shape." FLORIDA.— Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, March 18th, 1914: " The Salvia Greggii received from you three or four months ago has bloomed con- tinuously for the past two months. The writer has it planted around his home and is very much pleased with same." CALIFORNIA.— T. K. Godbey, Waldo, March 18th: " Salvia grow- ing fine and in bloom." TEXAS.— Mr. M. Falkner, Waco, March 17th, 1914: " The one year Salvia Greggii bought of you last November doing well. During the mild January, all the plants had a few blossoms and one of the plants heavily, being of a rich red and very pretty." KANSAS.— E. P. Bernardin, Parsons, Sept. 27th, 1913: "Salvia Greggii plants you sent me last December were planted out in the open- field and given no protection whatever. They went through the Winter without injury and came out in the Spring in full leaf to the tips. They went through the hottest and driest Summer ever recorded in Kansas, showing got , that could b in this great Southwestern belt.' through it all. I look upon it as the most valuable shrub that could be planted Our field-grown plants are sold out for this season, but we can still furnish strong young plants, six to eight inches high, for lining out in nursery, or for Sumnjer bedding. It blooms as early and more freely than the Salvia splendens and is much prettier in blossom and plant. Contract prices for field-grown plants, November delivery, given on application. l;^s1LfliX\ryj$2 per dozen, $15 per 100, $100 per 1000 Fort Worth. TEXAS Baker Bros. Co. plants and ferns. Mr. Miller's little daughter, whom several years ago I named the Golden Haired Fairy, has grown to be quite a little talker, and is wonderfully apt at telling the names of the different flowers and promises to be a very bright girl. H. T. Skaneateles, N. Y. Business the past Winter has been the best ever experienced. Funeral work has been very heavy, so much so that not a flower has gone to waste. It is a matter of much regret that the ) writer has to report the serious illness of his old friend, J. G. White, who has been confined to his bed for some months and unable to attend to the business which has been most ably carried on by Mrs. White, and the helpers, all of whom deserve the highest praise for their faith- fulness. One must travel many miles before one finds a place kept so spic and span as this. The stock, too, is all in splendid condition, the Carnations espe- cially so ; in fact, they are without ex- ception the finest the writer has seen 'this season. iSrweet Peas have done remarkably well and are still giving a great lot of flow- ers. A large block of Oallas planted out are full of flowers and have paid well. ■ All ithe bedding stock is in fine shape, as : is the iSmiilmr and Asparagus, for which there is a good sale. The Easter stock is large and very good. Lilies are a little backward, but there will be enough for the demand. H. T. Corfu, N. Y. Mrs. Mary K. Mnha, wife of Ferdi- nand Mrha, died at the Batavia Hospi- tal on April 10, following an operation. She was horn in Kanitz, Austria, on April 25, 1874, and was united in mar- riage to Mr. Mrha in November, 1896. They came to Txtrfu in May, 1911, from Austria. A few hours before her death she told her sister, Mrs. John Preisach, who was at her bedside, her wishes in respect to six of her eight ehilden. She said she rwished Charles and Rudolph to work and repay Mr. and Mrs. Prei- sach for all that they had done for them, and Leopold and Frani to return to Austria with their father, who has always wanted to go back. She gave tile twins, Nettie and John, to Mr. and Mrs. Preisach, who have no children. Fannie has lived with them, and they will also keep Louis, whom the mother seemed to have forgotten. Other sur- vivors are her mother, Mrs. Koweil, and a brother Joseph Koweil, both of Aus- tria. The funeral was held from St, Francis's Church on Monday, April 13. The interment was at Crittenden. A. A. K. Westfield, N. Y. J .H. Dann & Son report a good sale of Cannas. They planted an immense bed in front of the houses last season and found it a fine ad. Easter stock is fully up to the usual high standard. W. M. Rutland, Vt. The Easter flower trade was the great- est in the history of the city. Starting in briskly on Monday, it lasted through- out the week ; the few days of bad weather in no way deterred the shoppers. The stock of cut "flowers and plants was very flne, and the shoppers went away in all cases well pleased. Funeral work was heavy on account of the death of a well known man. Baker's seed house led as usual, ex- hausting its flne display of Azaleas and bulb stock by Friday noon. FiTZ. Benj. Hammond and the Children From the Fishkill Standard of April 4, we learn that our friend, Benj. Ham- mond, of Beacon, N. T., has been urging upon the children, as he does each year at this time, the necessity, or at all events advisability, of their making an effort to clean up their yards and gardens and to begin the cultivation of plants and flowers. Let us cheerfully fall in line with Mr. Hammond and his garden bri- gade in the splendid effort to secure cleaner and more attractive surround- I The Florists' Exchange 967 Elberon(N. J.) Hort. Society The regular monthly meeimg of the llbercn Horticultural Society was held n Monday evening, April 6, with a large ttendance, A cultural certificate waa warded to Robert Allen for a trained pecimen of Rose Hiawatha, also a cul- ural certificate to John Clunas for a ilant of Cattleya. The schedule of the Jhrysanthemum show, to be held Nov. , 4 and 5, at Asbury Park, was adopted nd ordered to be sent to the printer for larly distribution. Several applications 'or membership were received and acted ipon. WILLIAM BRYAN. New Jersey Floricultural Society the Jr. O. U. Ora.nge, N. J., a Sweet Pea ... July. A prize of $5 was liwarded to Sidney and A. M. Colgate [or Trichopilia suavis; also $3 for Mrs. Henry Graves for a fine Cattleya Schro- aeree, and $2 to Peter Hauck, Jr., for k fine specimen of Genista. The so- biety wishes to thank the various seed bouses that so kindly donated for the October show, 1914. GEO. W. STRANGE, Sec'y. I Bemardsville (N. J.) Hort. and j Agri. Society The above society held its regular onthly meeting in the Horticultural Hall, Monday; April 6, President J. F. Neal, Khuen and appointed to judge the membership and the following ns were made: J. Dunn, D. . Reed, A. R. Quimby, J. Nissen ana iranbull. The society has decided to meet at 7.30 p.m. for the Summer months instead of 2.30 p.m. W. G. CARTER, Corr. Secy. Connecticut Horticultural Society The Connecticut Horticultural Society held its second March meeting in the Society's rooms in the County Bldg, on the evening of March 27. There was a and Alfred Cobelius exhibited a col- lection of some sixty varieties, includ- ing the following: Milady, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Chas. Russell, "White Killarney and Richmond. Six large Presidei hibited two pots of Geum Shaw; the foliage of this pla plant produced and they made Hus Brad- 1 dark Each bio scarlet color. It is a hardy peren- and the flowers are very pretty for nets. The judges were Messrs. Hol- ind Vadbourn. Each rded a first c cate, which was approved by the mem- bers present by a vote. Professor A. tt. Galley of the Conn. Agricultural Col- lege was present and gave an address to the society on Apple trees. — G. G. McC. hlbit certifl- Ceawfordsyitxe, Ind. — ^The Jeff Mc- Donald Florist iCo. has executed the nec- essary papers to entitle it to incoi-porate under the laws of Indiana. This new : corporation starts with a capital stock i of $20,000 and will operate a general flo- I rists' business. The directors are Jeff Mc- I Donald, H. J. Webb, and ;C, H. Jones, Mr. McDonald and wife having the con- trolling interest. Wm. Parker of Cleve- land, O., will be 'the manager of the new business, being backed by 35 years of practical experience as a florist. |iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin ! MiCHELL's Strong, Husky [ I Perennial Plants [ s Grown in our own nurseries at Andalusia, Pa. In most instances shipments will be for- ^ = warded in paper pots. Prompt deliveries. Stock in grades you have been looking for. = = AlAIL, YOUR ORDER TODAY = S= ACHILLEA: Doz. 100 _^ - PINKS. Hardy; Doz. rioo = ..$1.10 $7.50 S Cerise Queen Sl.OO $7,( Ptarmica fl. pi. (Pearl) Boule de Neige. AMPELOPSIS: Veitchii. 4-in. pots ANEMONE: Japonica, alba. . . . " Alice L.OO 7.( .10 7; Kriemhilde, 1,50 10 00 " Prince Henry 1.10 7 50 " rubra 1,10 7 50 " Whirlwind.. 1.10 7 50 ARTEMISIA lactiflora.. 1.50 10 00 ASTERS, Hardy: Amethystinus 1.50 10 00 Beaute Parfait : 1.50 10 00 Novae- Anglise rubra.... 1.10 7 50 Amellus (Perry's Pink) . 1.50 10 00 Ptarmacoides major . . 1.10 7 50 Robert Parker. ; 1.10 7 50 St. Egwin 1,50 10 00 White Queen 1.10 7 50 WiUiam MarshaU 1.10 7 50 Subcoeruleus 1.10 7 50 Fairfield 1.10 7 50 Beatrice 1,10 7 50 Thompsoni Nana 1.50 10 00 HELIANTHUS rigidus . . .90 6 50 WoolyDod 90 6 50 Orgyalis 90 6 50 HELIOPSIS, Pitcheriana .90 6.50 HEUCHERA, Sanguinea 1.10 7 50 HOLLYHOCKS: Double, separate colors . 1.50 10 00 Mixed colors 1.25 8 00 Single, mixed colors 1 .25 8 00 Alleghany, mixed colors 1.25 8 00 CAMPANULA, Moerheimi. ... fel m si I ()() " Persicifolia grand, coer . 1 35 8 .iO " " " alba. . . . 1.35 b.50 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Hardy. Named va- rieties, leading sorts 65 4.50 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Hardy. Early- flowering English, named varieties, leading sorts CLEMATIS, Paniculata COREOPSIS, Lanceolata Grandiflora DELPHINIUM, Belladonna " " semi-plena. . . " Chinensis azureum " " album " Formosum " " coelestinuin.... " Kelway's Hybrids DIANTHUS, latifolius atro. fl. pi EUPATORIUM, Ageratoides 9U b.50 FUNKIA, Undulata media picta 1.35 8.50 GAILLARDI A, Grandiflora 90 6.50 GRASSES, Pennisetum japonicum 1.25 8.00 " Erianthus Raveimae 1.00 8.00 " Eulalia gracilis univitatum 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 2.00 15.00 .85 6.00 2.00 15.00 1,10 7.50 1.10 7.50 1.60 11.00 .10 5.50 5.50 7.i 8.( 5.50 85 5.50 = .25 8.00 .10 7.00 .90 6.,'iO .50 12.00 .50 17.50 .90 6.,50 .90 ti.,50 .9(1 ().,5() 90 ^.m .25 8,00 .90 6.50 " Gynerium Argenteum " Phalaris Arund. variegata. . . GYPSOPHILA, Paniculata fl. pl HELENIUM, Autumnale superbum " Grandicephalum striatum. " Riverton Beauty " Pumilum magnificum. Carmen Her Majesty 1.10 Lord Lyon 1.10 White Reserve 1.10 PHLOX, Hardy: Elizabeth Campbell... 1.35 MissLingard... 1.10 Mrs. Jenkins 85 Rheinstrom 1.35 Europa 1-50 Fiancee 90 Richard Wallace 90 Jeanne d'Arc 85 Von Lassburg 85 R. P. Struthers 85 LeMahdi 85 Montagnard Mme. P. Langier. Von Hochberg Africa Wm. Robinson Baron von Dedem. . Embrazement Fernand Cortez General von Heutsz Goliath »!> 00" ^ General Chanczy 85 5.50 ^ PYRETHRUM: = Hybridum 1.10 7.50 := Uliginosum 90 6.50 = Ne Plus Ultra 2.50 18.00 = Roi des Rouges 2.50 18.00 ss Princess Metternich . . 2.50 18.00 —- RUDBECKIA: „ = Golden Glow 90 6.50 s; Newmanni 1-10 7.50 ^ Purpurea 1-10 7.50 ^Z IRIS, German, named sorts 90 6.50 ^ Pallida Dalmatlca -^-^^ ^S'm = " " mixed colors 50 3.50 ^ " Japanese, named sorts 1-35 8.50 ^ " " mixed colors 85 5.00 ^s IVY, English. 4^in. pots 2.00 15.00 ^ LATHYRUS, Latifolius (White Pearl) 2.50 17.50 ^ (Pink Beauty) 1.15 8.00 = LYCHNIS, Chalcedonica 90 6.50 = Dioscea rosea 1-15 8.00 s ,85 5.50 = P.«ONIES, Chinensis alba " " rosea Juo " " rubra 100 PENTSTEMON, Barbatus, Torreyi 110 Digitalis 110 POPPY, Orientale, Scariet 110 Mrs. Perry 1-50 " " Parkmani 110 Goliath 1.50 SEDUM, Acre §5 " Album..... Sieboldii... SpectabUis 100 STOKESIA, Cyanea alba 90 " blue 90 TRITOMA Pfitzeri 1-25 VERONICA, Amethystina 1.10 Spicata 1.10 VINCA, Minor 90 VIOLA Cornuta, blue and purple 70 " " white and yellow 70 G. Wermig 135 1.00 7.00 S 85 6.00 = 6.( 7.( 7.00 8.00 7.50 17.50 6.00 Send for MichelVs 1914 Wholesale Catalog MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE Headquarters for Hardy Perennial : Plants 1 Dept. S, 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. i HniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH Give credit where credit is due — Mentloa Exchange 968 The Florists' Exchange Trade List Plants from 2i^-ln. pots, S3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, ROSE GERANI- UMS, rVY GERANIUMS, VARIEGATED VINCAS, ALYSSUM double, AGERATUM dwarf, ARTILLERY PLANT, GERMAN IVY, TRADESCANTIA, CLEMATIS panlculata, HYDRANGEA Otaksa, SWAINSONA alba, ABUTILON SavitzU. Plants from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100. PARIS DAISIES, White and Yellow, ENG- LISH rVY, GERMAN IVY, HELIOTROPES dark blue), SMILAX, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots, S2.00 100. ;MATIS panlculata Seedlings. 75c. CLE! 101 POII ENG CARNATIONS, $3.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indlvisa. 4-in. pots, 10c. each. AMPELOPSIS. Strong plants, 4-in. pots. 10c. NEW FRESH HYDRANGEAS. 12 varieties 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz. HONEYSUCKLE. Strong, 4-in. pots, CLEMATIS. Large-flo varieties, $3.00 per SALVIA Bonfire. FUCHSIAS, CUPHEAS, GERMAN rVY, ARTILLERY PLANTS, STE- VIAS. CHR YSANTHEMUMS. Diana, White Cloud Pacific Supreme, Golden Glow. PHILADELPHIA, PA. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings ready for shipment. Ricard, Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt, Buch- ner. SIO.OO per 1000. 2-inch, Poitevine, Nutt. $18.00 per Cash with order. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings FRED W. RITCHY. Lancaster Pa. I read thin advt. In tbe Eicbait QERAINIUMS Good Stock and Good Packing. Elmer Rawlings, Olean.N.Y. ; credit is due— Mention Exeli.in GERANIUMS get the order. Ready every week from now until Oct. 15th. Ricard and Poitevine, at $12.50 per 1000. S. A. Nutt.Iat $10.00 per 1000. Albert M. Herr, lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS SALVIAS, Bonfire and Splendens. Larse plants . JlS^.K"^' *''-°° P" lOOO- *12.00 per 2000 LOBELIA, Double Blue. 2K-in., S2.00 per 100 Samuel Whitton, 232 Churchill Ave., Utica, N. V. CECILf BROWN ^'"- p°r=' "-'"dy for shift, VtbiL^Dnun n ^ong plants, 86.00 per 100. P Weeping ColeuS 2-in. pots, ready for shift. Rooted Cuttings. Ready for 2-in'. pots.'Sickyi GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt. 2-in., S2.00 per 100 VINCA Variegata. 4-in., lOc; 3-in., 5c,- 2-in 2c DRAC.SNA indivisa, 4-in., lOc; 5-in., 20c. ' Cash with order, please. J. W. C, Sealy, Lynbrook, L. L, N. Y. U^e WEEK'S WORK ly FRITZ BAHR The Bedding Season let's Get Ready For It The next on the program after Easter is to get ready for the bedding season, and wdth most of us this is the most importajit of all. Much business will be done and money roll in during June and July, but we must be in good shape. Take advantage of every available foot of bench room and fill it up with stock which wiUl bring in dollars. At no other time of the year can we realize as much out of a bench in so short a peiiiod as in the list of varieties of plants made use of during the iSpring montihs, and of most of them stock can be bought now out of 2in. or 2y2in. pots, and when shifted into 4in. pots will grow into nice salable plants by bedding out time. Let's take advantage of every chance offered, and work up the best assortment and good stock in order to make the most out of the .coming bedding season as there would be nothing doing in this line for another whole year, and there are but very few places throughout the country where there are not more plants sold for planting out than ever before. They may not altogether consist of stock used for the planting of formal beds, but what does that matter? Let's study wliat our customer wants, and do what we can to supply it. What harm is there in growing 5000 Carmas, and only being able to dispose of 3500 by the end of the bedding sea.son, or if we should have left on our hand's a couple of thousand Geraniums, or anything else in the bed- ding plant line? An oversupply of >Cannas can be planted out into the field and made use of to good advantage, and so with Geraniums, and if we happen to have good plants of other sorts on band, advertise in The Exchange. Mayhe your very next door neighbor is in want of what you have a surplus of, ■ven if the away, you If you hav know about thousand mile n quickly get good stock and let people bound to sell. Poinsettias Get the Stock Plants from Under the Benches perfectly proper that you should think of Chr Easter is once more a thing of the past. Months of preparation are required for both of tiese. The most important of all the holidays to the florist, as neces- .=ary as the Lilies of Easter, are the Poinsettias for Obristmas, and when we are nearing the la;tter part of April, it is getting time to hunt below the benches and get busy with the stock plants of the Poinsettias placed there last.Decem- They have been resting here the leas but when ove the old soil around thei] roots, 'POt tbem up in 6in., Tin., or Sin. pots according to their size. Placed in a Rose house and kept fairly moist, by the end of May new breaks will appear along the bard wooded stems, and soon a nice crop of cuttinsis will be ready for the sand. Those early propagated plants will give yon the ones to be planted out. wanted for the large bracts and 6tt. and 7tt. stems: the later you propagate thp shorter the stems. In spite of the fact that Poinsettias are anything but satis- factory, either as house nlants or cut flowers, they have and wUl be tbe lead- ing Christmas favorites on account of their color, which we call an ideal lairistmas red. So if you have a retail trade to grow for, you are bound to have calls tor 'them next' Decemiber, and if you have proper heatiiug facilities so as to the able to maiatain a temperature of 60 deg. to 65 deg. next November, I should say go ahead and grow on at lea.st part of .your own stock. Poinset- tias cam be grown nicely in almost any 'old house as long as you can give tbeiri iheat when wanted. A leaky roof and cold house will finish tbe best of them when October comes. Everybody can grow them nicely during 'the iSummer months : the trouble usually starts when Freezing begins in the Fall, so if you have any doubt about being able to take carp of them oroperlv. do not waste time ^\''ith tlie did mlnints now. You aire monev abeafl if you buy wbat you want next December. Summer Roses still Time To Pot Some Up Have you potted up a good supply of hybrid teas for bedding out? The ones in pots out in the coldframe are just beginning to break, and they should be exposed to all the air there is. Remove the sashes altogether, and let the plants come along slowly, for you don't want ■tliem with long, soft shoots or set with buds or full of flowers. Let them make their growth after they are planted out. What ywu do want is well rooted stock such as will give your customer the best results the first season. There are many who will bave to get the most there is out of these Roses during the Summer, for without proper protection they usu- ally get Winter killed with us, but on account of their free flowering, if at all taken care of, most people are perfectly willing to plant eacb Spring, and you should be found ready with a nice stock of plants all ready to do business. A potted Killarney, planted out the middle of May, will flower the middle of June and keep it up all iSummer. There is nothing quite like hybrid teas for quanti- ties of flowers the first Summer after being planted out, and they deserve to he pushed. Even 'at this late date, dor- mant stock can still be potted up and if allowed to come along in a coldframe will make fine stock for bedding out. ICut them back a little but not as se- verely as you would a hybrid perpetual. You might also ^consider planting into the field a few hundred small teas out (of 2y2in. pots; they will grow into heavy stock by next Fall, when they ought to be lifted and potted into 5in. orcein, pots and overwintered in a frame. Boston Ferns Most Usefnl During Spring If you can find room the present will he a splendid time to stock up with a nice lot of Boston ferns out of 3in., 4in. and a few 5in. pots. Up to a few years ago these ferns were only made lise of tor decorating indoors, but very few j were seen outdoors during tbe Summer months. All this has changed, and thou- sands are used today in every good sized ; town tor filling window boxes and vases \ or hanging baskets. They can stand as much as, if not more rough usage than, a Geranium, whether exposed to full sun- light or the shade, and when once made use ot it is hard to get along without them. There never yet was a time in Spring when good Bostons went around begging. It is far more likely that there will be a shortage, and .iust about the time you want them. Why not avoid that as far as yon can? Stock up now and let the plants grow into money. They will surely do this if given half a chance between now and tlie first of June, and they will he ready by the time you want them. Those not sold during the bedding season will keep all right, get- tiug more valuable every day. That is an advantage the retail grower has. As long as ■ he doesn't overstock too much he can dispose of good ferns every day in the year. Plants now in 3%tn. or 4in. pots .should have a shift and be en- couraged to grow into bushy plants. Do not keep them in the house when the roof is shaded too much ; they may not object to it at this time of the year, but the growth they make here is not what you want for outdoor use later on. It will he too soft. Keep them rather in the' light, or get them used to it gradu- ally. They will not mind the change to the outdoors later on, but go ri^t ahead with the fronds perhaps of a lighter color, but wbat does that matter. Soil Get Ready 'What You 'Want For Benching There wiU no doubt come a time when we will be able to make use ot sand to grow our Carnations, Roses and Chrysanthemums in, and supply all flie other things in the way of plant food necessary, out of a little bag or box, hut for the present a good fibrous soil looks mighty good, and almost every- thing we grow indoors will do well in it, and to have enough of it on hand ROOTED CUTTINGS Dolly Dimple, EUse Papworth, Intensity Golden Dome, John Shrimpton, Lynnwooti HaU, Nagoya, Patty, Winter Cheer, Yellon Eaton, Unaka. S3.00 per 100, S20.00 per 1000.'. Glory, Ada Spaulding, Culling. Dr. Enguehard, Early Snow, Golden Weaver, Maud Dean, Monrovia, Mrs. J. Jones, Miss Alice Byron, Mrs. Baer, Major Bonnaf- fon, Polly Rose, Padflc Supreme, Robt. Halli- day. Smith's Advance, White Bonnaflon, Wm, Duckham, W. H. Lincoln. S2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Per Per Asparagus Sprengeri. 2M-in- pots..S3.U0 Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-in. pots.. 5.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 4-in. pots . . 8.00 Abutilon Savitzii. 2M-in- Pots. . . . 3.00 Achyranthes. 6 sorts. Rooted Cut- Ageratum. Blue and white. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 S.OO Gannas. 30 fine varieties, home grown,strong, dormant tubers,S2.00 toO.OO Gannas. Our selection of fine sorts ... 2.50 20.00 Goleus. 25 sorts. Rooted Cuttings . . 1.00 S.OO Cuphea. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 4-in. pots 12.00 Dracaena Indivisa. 5-in. pots 20.00 English Ivy. 3H-in. pots 8.00 Feverfew. Double white. Rooted Cuttings 1.50 12.00 Forget-Me-Not 1.51) Fuchsia. Double and single. Rooted Cuttings .'... 1.50 12.00 Fuchsias. Double and single. 2^-'". pots 3.00 German Ivy. Rooted Cutting 1.00 Heliotrope. Light and dark. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 S.OO Lobelia. Double blue. Rooted Cut- tings 1.50 12.00 Lemon 'Verbenas, 2>^-in. pots 3.00 Lantanas. 2>^-in. pots 3.00 Moon 'Vine. True white. Rooted Cuttings 2.00 15.00 Salvia. New sorts. Rooted Cuttings 1.50 12.00 Salvia Splendens and Bedman. Rooted Cuttings 1-00 S.OO Stevia Compacta 1.25 10.00 Tradescantia 1-25 Send for Catalogue. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. "Write them you read this advt. in the Exeb^inge EMPTY GREENHOUSES DO NOT PAY FILL THEM UP WE HAVE THE STOCK 1 Liberal extras for early orders Pots 100 1000 2}4 Ageratum. Blue and Wliite S2.25 S20.00 '^^'sir.'..'"="-.'^.'?":;.°^h"*2.oo 1S.00 2H Alyssum. Double, strong plants.. . 2.50 22.50 2M Begonia Vernon, 3 kinds 2.50 22.50 2J^ Centaurea. Dusty Miller 2.50 22.60 2M Carnation Plants. 14 leading vars. 3.25 30.00 2}4 Chrysanthemums. 24 standard kinds 2.50 22.50 2M Coleus. Red and Yellow, 15 vars. 2.50 22.50 2)^ Cupheas. Cigar Plants 2.25 20.00 5, 6, 7 Dracaenl Indivisa, S1S,00, S20.00, $25.00 per 100. 2M Fuchsias. 12 vars. assorted 2.75 2o.00 Funkia Roots. For potting 5.00 45.00 2M Heliotropes. 3 varieties 2.50 22.50 2M Margiierites. White and Yellow.... 2.50 22.50 4 Marguerites. White and YeUow. . 6.00 50.00 2H Petunias. Double, 12 vars., as- _ sorted 3.00 25.00 4 Petunias. Double, 12 vars., as- sorted 7.00 60.00 2 J< Petunias. Single, assorted vars. ... 2.25 20.00 2M Phlox Drummondi. Assorted 2.25 20.00 3}^ Primula Obconica. In bloom 5.25 oO.OO 2 H Salvia. Bonfire and Splendens... 2.50 22.00 3}.| Salvia. Bonfire and Splendens.. 7.00 65.00 2>^Sto^k^. Beauty of Nice, or Prince ^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^TMted ^'=''^"° ''°'°" °' "'■ 2.50 22.50 ' 2H Vinca" 'vi-ieiated and Green! .' ! 3150 30.00 4 Vincas. Variegated and Green. . . 6.50 60.00 2K Asparagus Plumosus 3.00 25.00 3H Asparagus Sprengeri. Fine plants. 6.00 60.OO 3^4 Asparagus Hatchen. Good plants 7..50 70.00 VEGETABLE PLANTS, such as Cabbage, Tomato, Pepper, and Egg Plants. Plants by the hundreds of thousands. Wrilejor prices . ALONZO J. BRYAN WHOLESALE FLORIST Washington, New Jersey Write them you read this advt. in tlie Exchange The Florists' Exchange Best Advertising Medium —Best All Around prU 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 969 rheri in n<;ecl of it, is the proper thing. ■qu will wanit a nice pile for the 'Mums est month and in a few more weeks iter the Carnations are being housed •ain Get at the preparing of a nice °t of soil and well decomposed manure s soon as it is convenient to do so. "here are rainy days, bad roads, and usy times which can interfere with the landling of soil, and sometimes it hap- lens that we find ourselves short just t a time when we are much m need It soil. That is a costly proposition md should be avoided, so when there is chance to get a hold of a nice lot, take idvantage of it. There is no beitter ma- erial for piling up than good sod, such ivhen plowed oxer dryly or what is as veil, taken up with a spade when load- ng it, can't be beaten. Let your spade '0 down the full depth and pile up so fou get a foot layer of soil followed ■— ibout 4in. of well rotted, manure, pile is turned over once a month, months you will have the very I >f soil for your Carnations, nMnMnMnMnMnMn)inMnMaiinMnMn«nMn«nMnMn»n«n»n For Decoration Day DORMANT ROSES and Planting If the in three id there Extra fine 2-year-old dormant stock— for immediate delivery in the following varieties: Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses any good reason for piling up soil any longer except if one has a chance of getting a lot conveniently, but if you have no use for soil for a year or so, rsJther than piling it up I should sug- gest leveling it out and growing on it a crop of clover, grass, or corn until wanted. Soil does not improve by being piled up longer than it takes to rot the sod. It is far better to have the sur- face exposed to sun and air and have a crop growing on it. Sweet Peas The Sooner You Sow Them Now the Better It is time to get started with the Sweet Peas outdoors. A whole lot has been written about how to plant and itake care of them in order to obtain the (best results, but the one great important thing is hardly mentioned. It is the necessity of working the soil over deeply No Sweet Peas can withstand the heat of July tor any length of time in soil which has been dug over only a few inches deep. Give the roots a chance to get down into the cool, moist soil, a foot or so below the surface, and notice the difference in such. Jnst how deep or shallow you plant the seeds is not nearly of as much consequence. The heavier your soil is the deeper you should work it over and the finer the plants should turn out ; and the longer the flow- ering period, and the lighter the soil, the shorter the life of the plants Get the seed out as soon as possible ; like the garden or edible sorts the Sweet Peas should make their main growth during cool weather. Don't make use of too many varieties ; it may be hard to re- sist ordering them when you look over the catalogs, but the average florist has enough with a good white, two shades of pink, a light lavender, and a small percentage of red; white and pink you can always use. Whether you make use of chicken wire, twine, or brusSi for stak- ing the Peas, attend to it m good time. Don't wait until the Peas are one foot in height. A better way is to have it all in good shape before the Peas are even planted, as long as provi- sions are made so you can get at the plants with the cultivator. Do not keep the plants too long in pots which are intended for planting out. Get them out if weather conditions are at all favor- able. A little touch of frost, even heavy enough to cut the tops down, somewhat, -won't set them back very much. St. Petersburg International Horti- cultural Show Great preparations arc being made on the Continent, principally among the Dutch, Belgian and French horticultur- ists, for a good representation of their products at this exhibition, which is being organized by the Imperial Horti- cultural Society of Russia. The gather- ing is under the high patronage of H. M. the Emperor of Russia, and coincides with the tercentenary of the accession of the Romanoff dynasty to the throne. It will be opened on May 18 next, and will last for three weeks. Fourteen sec- tions are provided for, in which exhibits of floriculture, decorative horticulture, fruits, vegetables, seeds, etc., are invited. We offer extra-stronft forcine two-year-old dormant, low- KctVsTt'llSrl'cofore'vlrilS^tlisTo'pe^M^lu^ per 1000 (immediate delivery). ALFRED COLOMB. Carmine crimson; a grand Rose. ANNE DE DIESBACH. Bright carmine. BALL OF SNOW. Large, pure white. . BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. Satiny pmk. CAPTAIN HAYWARD. Scarlet crimson; perfect form. CAPT. CHRISTY. Flesh color, deepening to^ccnter. CLIO. Satin blush; very fine new sort. DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Bright vermihon. EARL OF DUFFERIN. Rich, velvety crimson. , FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. The finest white in existence. GEN. JACQUEMINOT. BrilUant crimson. JOHN HOPPER. Bright rose, with carmine.center. LA FRANCE. Peach-blossom pink. , , , . , MABEL MORRISON. Pure white, shaded pmk. MARGARET DICKSON. White, with pale flesh center. MARSHALL P. WILDER. Cherry rose and carmine. MAGNA CHARTA. Dark pink; one of the easiest Roses to MMe!'gABRIEL LUIZET. Ught, satiny pink. MRS. JOHN LAING. Rich, satiny pink. MRS. SHARMAN-CRAWFORD. Deep rosy pmk. PAUL NEYRON. Lovely dark pmk. PERSIAN YELLOW. Hardy yellow Rose. . PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN. " from gold and < ULRICH BRUNNER. Hybrid Tea, or Everblooming Roses AMERICAN BEAUTY. Almost too well known for de- scription, but as popular today as twenty years ago. Rosy carmine, shaded salmon; flowers large and fuU; very Ho- riferous. Bundle of 5 Sl.OO, $17.50 per 100. CAROLINE TESTOUT. center; large, full and f DeS< hole. Large, full flowers;''perfectIy;formi petals, silvery carmine, shaded salmon; veryZdistiuct aiiu free flowering and a beautiful Rose for all purposes. Awarded Gold Medal, N. R. S.> of England. Bundle of 5 $1.00, $17.50 per 100. GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. No Rose in commerce can compare bedder. It is a perfect strong, vigorous grower. I IBERTY. Very free flowering, bright crimson scarlet, of an throughout; floriferous. Bundfe of 5 Sl.OO, $17.50 per 100. LADY HILLINGDON. Deep orange yellow; medium size; long bud. A beautiful Rose for all purposes, also a good forcer. $1.25, $20.00 per 100. MADAME ABEL CHATENAY. Carmine rose, shaded salmon pink. Bundle of 6 Sl.OO, $17.50 per 100. MAMAN COCHET. The best of all Roses for Summer flowering and Maman Cochet (Pink). Color a clear, rich pink, changing to silvery rose; ..„.. double and fragrant. Bundle of 5 Sl.OO, $17.50 per 100, ~ "let (White). A sport from the above, with all its characteris- beautiful snow white, at times tinted with the faintest suggestion ^M^ heet of richest Bundle of 5 $1.00, $17.60 p shade Frau Karl Druschkl, or Snow-Whlte Rose Everblooming Bush, or Baby Roses X" /ariety is a distinct break il of the Baby Ramblers. Coloi Bundle of 5 $1.25. S20.00[ - — white Baby Rambler Ros larger and better . for 5, $16.00 [ Maman Cochet ( of blush, the s : Bride. Bundle of 5 Sl.OO, $17.50 KILLARNEY. This i; IS a grand Rose for either indoor or outd< ^nd the blooms, which are of a beautiful ] in^eat profusion. Bundle of 5 Sl.OO, $17.60 per 100. WHITE KILLARNEY. This white queen of the Irish Roses e of its class. The color is pure white. White Killarney, liki i. unusuajly hardy^nd without protection ! prototype, nters as far , $17.50 per 100. Ramblers. Etc. MARECHAL NIEL. 5, $20.00 per 100. GLOIRE DE DIJON. grown. Sl.OO for ^ Bright, rich, golden yellow. Field i Book of Water Gardening '^5? CRIMSON RAMBLER. American grown. The only stock for forcing. Large, heavy plants, two years old, niossed and^packed jn_buml^es of^lO^S ^o 5 feet, X. 10, S'l5.00 per 100; 4 to 6 fSti XX, $2726 for 10. $20.00 8 feet, extra heavy, XXX, $4.00 for 10, $35.00 per 100. DOROTHY PERKINS. Resembles the Crimson Rambler, except in col which is a lovely shell pink, holding a long time without fading. 4 to Kel XX, $1 75 for 10, S15.00 per 100; S to 9 feet, XXX. S2.25 for 10, $20. ERNA TESCHENDORFF (Novelty). color and will become one of the I ' brilliant, dark carmine rei CATHARINE ZEIMET. flowers than the type. ' BABY DOROTHY. The 5^7 m habit 'i "Baby Rambler, but the color of the flower is similar to Dorothy Perkins. Baby Dorothy, when planted c flowers perpetually from Spring until Autumn. 86 cts. for bundle of 5, !>lt MRS. WM. H. CUTBUSH A grand acquisition to the Baby Rambler cl. Color intense crimson and exceptionally free flowenng. So cts. lor 5. < per 1" MME. NORBERT LEVAVASSEUR (The ■ 100. J large as the Crimson Rambler. Standard, or Tree Roses (Grafted on Rugosa Stock) Tree Baby Ramblers. Etc. 3THY (Grown as a Standard.) This variety has created ■ a exhibited at the EngUsh National Rose Society s and other shows. Baby Dorothy, when planted out, blooms perpetually from Spring until Autumn. Flowers rosy pmk. 40 cts. each, S.i.oO lor 10. MME NORBERT LEVAVASSEUR. (Grown as a Standard.) See per 100. TAUSENDSCHON. a " thousand beau 5, $16.60 per 100. Ther Rambler Rose. The r Color beautiful rose, shad , translated. description. 40 cts. each, $3.60 per 10. Standard Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses Wp ,.«rrv a good Stock of these in season, in the varieties best adapted I , Standards about 4K feet. Assorted. 50 cts. each, $5.00 f per 100. this purpi doz., $40. Standard Hardy Tea, or Everblooming These we have in limited quantity about iH feet. Assorted. 60 cts. ea. These Prices are for the Trade only ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON. f^^^^ro^ 34 2 West 14th Street NENV YORK CITY MnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn*nMnMnMn 970 The Florists' Exchange Palms Heacock^s Fems WHOLESALE PRICE LIST itub 36-40.. . 6.00 9-m. . 7.50 9-;"- .10.00 ?-m. 6-7 42-4.5 4.00 48.00 45 to 48, very heavy.. 5.00 ■" 3 54, very heavy. . 6.00 , heavy 15.00 :n. 6-7 5 ft., very heavy . :n. 6-7 6 ft., very heavy PHOENIX ROEBELEMI n. pot, nicely characterized. n. pot, 18 to 20-in. spre£ ' n. tub, 18 inches high, 2 spread 2.00 7-in.'£ot sinfot 36 ' '2;66 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI Each 7-in. tub 3 and 4 in tub 42 4.00 9-in. tub, 4-ft. spread $4.00 9-in. tub 3 and 4 in tub 48 5.00 9-in. tub, 6-ft. spread 5.00 HOME-GROWN, STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.";as:;"Wyncote.Pa. Beclproclty— Saw It la th« gxcbante FERNS ASSORTED TABLE FERNS. From 2M-'nch pots, $3.00 per 100. FERNISEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings in ten lead- ing varieties. Booking orders now to be filled in rotation, ready for delivery June 15. Prices as follows: Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps, $9.50 per 1000; S8.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in flats, $1.25 per flat (110 clumps); 50 flats or more. $1.00 B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, lERSlY CITY, N. ). KENTIAS In 5-in. pots, $50.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Strings. S20.00 per : ASPARAGUS Plumosus Sprays. 81.00 per 1 For Ornamental and Potted Plants of all so STAIGERSMUNDWIIER, lU%,-ak.EU Reciprocity — Saw It li Pittsbiffgh, Pa. Give credit wherecredlt is due — Mention Exchange FERNS Assorted varieties for'^dishes, strong, healthy plants, from 2}i-in. pots, (3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3-in., assorted, S6.00 per 100. 4-in., assorted, including Asparagus, Tsussimense, Cjrrtomlum Falcatum, $12.00 per 100. Cyrto- mlum Falcatum, 4-in., separate, $15.00 per 100; »2.00per doi. KENTIA Belmoreana. 2>i-in., $10.00 per 100; 3-in., $15.00 per 100; 4-m., $35.00 per 100; 5-in., 50c. each. Foraterlana, 5 in a pot, 50c. Rooaevelt FERNS. 6-in., 50c.; 7-in., $1.00. FrankN.Eskesen, Madison, N.J. Give credit where credit ladue — MePtlonB^iehange FERNS in FLATS In'all the best and hardiest varieties, ready for shipment from June I5th to Sept 1st. PGINSETTIAS From 2>i-in. pots. THE HOME OF THE SCOTTII FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND EAST 4Sth STREET SfflVBROOKI-YN, NEW YORK Write them yon read this advt. in the Exchange Although the florists generally are busy at this time of the year, a good crowd attended the April meeting of the florists club held last week at the Fort Pitt Hotel. Pres. Neil McCallum presided, and had a fair exhibit of plants. Two new members were proposed and two elected. Wm. Clarke spoke of the ques- tion of affiliation of clubs with the S. A. F., but the question was not re- ceived with any warmth. Wm. Falconer, who attended the New York flower show, said it was magnificent ; the flowers and plants were fine and he was much im- pressed with the display of orchids. Plants exhibited at this meeting were French Hydrangeas by P. S. Eando" ' " Sons - - ' - ■ but 1 Parks had good Hydrangeas Otaksa and Spiraeas, a particularly fine specimen of the new pink Eubens, the best plant ever shown. F. Bartsch, a market gardener, showed a nice lot of Cinerarias, seed of Beckert's strain. The conservatories of Schenley Park showed fine Lilies for- mosum and giganteum. The former were extra good, also a few blooms of a new large yellow single Narcissus, best of all. The gardeners of Dr. Shafer and Mr. Armstrong showed orchids. The Week End Trade The Easter trade generally was good ; if the weather had been better more would have been done. The rain on Saturday afternoon and evening hurt the plant trade somewhat. Plants were very abundant, and most of the good stock was sold. Rambler Roses, Hydran- geas, Azaleas and Rhododendrons com- marued good prices, while bulb stock such as Hyacinths, Narcissi and Tulips sold rather cheap and great quantities were cleaned up, particularly white Hya- cinths. All sorts of plants were brought in, but the varieties mentioned were in greatest demand. Cut flowers were abundant ; some very cheap. Good Roses and Carnations held up well in price, but inferior stock was sold very low. Sweet Peas were in good demand. Yellow Nar- cissus (Southern stock) sold on the streets for 25c. for two dozen. Lilies were not in such great demand, 10c. to 1214c. wholesale price — bringing from $2 to $3 per dozen at retail. The Easter flower shows in the city conservatories and on private places were visited by thousands on Sunday, the day being unusually fine. James Moore, who is in charge of the Phipps' conservatories in the North Side Parks, has a fine dis- play. B, C. R. Providence, R. I. Easter business from all reports, was better than that of last year. The week opened with cold, rainy, disagreeable weather and looked very discouraging, but Friday and Saturday were of the "made to order" kind, and helped sales considerably. Easter stock was of the best, with the exception of Lilies. The department stores and large mar- kets handled their usual number, selling them at the low price of 12c. a blossom. Several growers of this section make a business of growing Lilies for the stores every Easter. T. O'Connor had an excellent display of Easter plants, noticeajbly Azaleas. He also had several tubs of formosa Lilies rambler Roses, White Lilacs, Bougaij villeas, and specimens of Prof. Wolters Azaleas. Eugene Seymour, of Warren, made a cut of forty thousand Violets. Fred Hoffman cleaned up a large stock of Easter Lilies, bulbs, and a few novel- ties. His stock was in the pink of con- dition. Westminster Greenhouses, with their large selection of potted plants, report that business was bett€r than last year. Saunders & Co., Burnett St., cut three thousand Valley for this market on Fri- day. Mr. Saunders, having obtained a good grade of Valley pips, has bought a year's supply and intends to fill has whole house with Valley. Johnston Bros, used the store vacated by the Providence Banking Co. on West- minster St. as an annex, with Henry Patry in charge. Macnair the Florist had two stores, dividing them into two departments, one for potted plants the other for cut blos- soms, and bad a force of twenty sales- ■Wm. Doel of Pascoag had his Easter stock timed and in shape. Doel used several show windows in Pascoag and reports business the best yet. The chimney of Richard Higgins' boiler room was blown down in the heavy wind storm on Sunday night, and came very near to wrecking his Oama- tion house. E. J. Johnston had the family order for flowers for Deputy Superintendent Horton'si funeral. Mathew Macnair had the decorations for the Masonic Temple, Pawtucket, on Thursday. W. A. Bowers. Bridgeport, Conn. Florists have nothing to complain of regarding the Easter trade. It was a record breaker with nearly every one, all stock but Lilies coming in om time, and plenty of it, and in fine shape. Even the department and five and ten cent stores disposed of a great many more plants this year. From all accounts plants brought better prices than formerly. Cut flowers were also fairly plentiful. 'The weather was satisfactory, though with somewhat cool nights, and mornings. There wag no necessity of wrapping plants more than usual. Easter Sunday was an Ideal day, which brought out a goodly numiber of people who visited the }2:reen!liouses, where nearly all salable stock was cleaned up, especially cut flow- ers. The Elks here are making arrange- ments for a charity ball, which will take place this week. A number of the trade will have a hand in the decorating. This will consist mostly of pialms and Bays, and cut flowers in vases. Geo. Pflomm reports .the best Easter on record, all stock cleaning up well. Some very fine Azaleas and bulb stock were seen here. James E. Beach never liad a better Easter. One of the biggest sellers here outside of Lilies were Azaleas. In mak- ing deliveries, they kept their two auto- mobiles and three teams busy all the week. With their Easter trade they had a large number of funeral orders. Park Gardens and Flower Shop also had a fine Easter trade. iSome very pretty basket arrangements were seen here. ITuneral orders kept their staff very busy the latter part of tbe week. They have just received a large ship- ment of Bays, Box, IRhododendrons, Rose bushes, etc., from across the water. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL. MOREANA. Excellent 2}.i-in. stock, right size for center plants. S1.30 per doz., SIO.OO per 100, S95.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong, clean, thrifty stocli, in any quantity, all reac^ for larger pots, 3-in., 84.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100; 4 in., S6.00 per doz., $45.00 per lOO; 5.in., S9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in first-class condition. 3-in., 83.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100, 4-m., $5.00 per doz., 840.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect 2Ji.in. stock, 83.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting $1.00 per 100. 89.00 per 1000. All from belt greenhouse-grown seeds. BOSTON FERNS. Extra large, compact, 7-in. 812.00 per doz., 885.00 per 100. BOSTON and ROOSEVELT FERNS. From bench^ strong, healthy and clean, ready for 6-in. ALL THE LEADING FERNS For dishes, from 2}^-inch pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong, healthy and clean. CASH WITH ORDER EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave., WestHoboken. H.J. Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plants) 7-inch pots, very heavy, 75c. each; 6-inch pots, 40c. each. MOONVINES (lp.m.ea) 21^-in. pots, $5,00 per 100. ASCHMANN BROS., Philadelphia, Pa. Second & Bristol Sts. S Rising Sun Avenue PALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS J Assorted Ferns for dishes, $3.00 per 100. ■ Asparagus Plumosus, 83.00 per 100. ■ Kentias for centers, 10c. each. ■ Kentla Belmoreana, 4-in.. 25c. and 35c.: S-ilL, -A 50c. and 75c. HENRY WESTON, hem^tead. DRAG^NAS convince you Corfu, N. Y. Write tbem you read thiB adTt. I April 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 971 James Horan & Son had a fine Easter, with some funeral work as well. Chas. Pflomm reports that his Easter trade could not have been better, in fact it was the best yet. His Spring stock is coming along in fine shape. John Reck & Son of Main at. wltti their Arcade branch disposed of a great deal of stock. They have several cor- sages to make for the Elk's ball. G. C. Bouton & Son, of Myrtle ave., had the best Easter they have ever had. They cleaned up all their stock and at better prices than usual. Funeral or- ders also kept them busy. F. E. B. Pawtucket, R. I. The excellent Easter weather brought retailing from 18c. to 20c. for each bud and bloom ; Daffodils, in pots, from 50c. ito $1.50 ; Hyacinths, 50c. to $2 ; Carna- tions, 75c. to $1.50 doz. ; Roses, $1.50 to $3 ; Violets, $2 to $2.50 per 100. The Mass. State legislative committee on counties reported favorably the bill authorizing Bristol County to appropri- ate $16,000 a year for the annual main- tenance of the Bristol County Indepen- dent Agricultural School. This bill pro- vides that $16,000 shall be raised annu- ally when the school is completed. R. F. Rose Co., grocers, 230 Main at., sold a large quantity of patted Daffodils and Hyacinths, having purchased a large consignment of this stock from a local grower. Simon Colitz, proprietor of the Rustic Flower (Store, Woonsoeket, reports an exceptionally busy Easter trade. Ph. J. Leach & Sons of Broad at., were kept busy, requiring the service of two extra delivery cars, in addition to their OTiTi car, to deliver the Easter orders. Carnation Publications We have before us, first, the "Proceed- ings of the Twenty-third Annual Meet- ing of the American Carnation Society," held in Cleveland last January, and sec- ondly, "The Carnation Tear Book," pub- lished by the (British) Perpetual Flow- ering Carnation Society. The "Proceed- ings" are a complete record of the speeches and business transactions at the Cleveland convention, which, as our readers will well remember, proved to be one of the most successful that the A. C. S. has held. The membership too, we are glad to say, was considerably aug- mented on that occasion. There are one or two illustrations, and the register of new varieties is also of much value. The British publication is somewhat more ambitious and contains articles of interest on a variety of topics concerning the treatment and uses of Carnations. An interesting paper is that by W. Wells, Sr., describing his American trip. The first provincial exhibition of this society was held last April and proved a great success, so that this year another ex- hibition will be held in a different county. Mention is also made of the three medals American showing how much the interest in the raising of new varieties of Carnations in increasing there, it is recorded that 49 novelties were registered last year. The total membership of the society is now 434, but the balance at the bank is not yet large, amounting to a little over $140. The expenses, however, have been heavy. The "Year Book," which is edited by J. S. Bninton, is well illustrated both with portraits of personalities and with pic- tures of new varieties. We ought to men- tion that Carl Englemann has an inter- esting paper on "Commercial Carnation Growing in Many Lands," including our own. The society has an affiliation scheme whereby, for the payment of a small fee, other societies receive the priv- ilege of two admission tickets to its shows, and also medals according to the amount subscribed. American Asparagus in England Fresh American Asparagus has jusf been received for the first time in the Liverpool market. The native crop is not due for five or six weeks. The present wholesale prices of French Asparagus average 70 cents per bundle of 100 heads ; ■ ■ "" cents for 25 heads. faith. We will endeai tions submitted to us by subscribers, but we cannot recognize anonymous communlca- IDENTIFICATIONIOF PLANTS When sending specimens for names, cor- respondents should send some lower leaves of herbaceous plants, as well as upper ones, and of all plants, flowers and seed vessels. If possible, in addition to this, if stated whether it be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or cultivated, location where grown, it would often enable Identification of specimens difficult to determine otherwise. Chrysanthemums to flower in November, giving large blooms.— P. W., L. I. — The large flowering Chrysanthe- are planted lOin. apart and are allowed to run up two stems. The procedure for this is to plant at the time stated above, and just as soon as they begin to grow, pinch out the tip and allow two shoots to follow on. Care must be exercised not to pinch them back to the hard Never pinch back beyond the - - - - top ot their leaves four or five times a week. Do not let the plants get too dry. The varieties most sultaDle for No- vember flowering are named hereunder. The same directions can be followed for large flowering Chrysanthemums flow- ering in October. The time of flowering depends very largely on the time we "take the bud," which we will answer later. On most varieties this Is taken from the first to the last week in Late Varieties.— C. H. Totty, Colonel Appleton, Chas. Razer. Chrysolora, Dr. Bnguehard, Elizabeth Seton, F. B. Nash, Glenview, Harry B. Converse, Harvard, Howard Gould, Jeanne Nonin, Lady Carmichael, Matchless. Merry Jane, Major Bonnafton, Miss Clay Priok, Miss Nagoya. 6. H. Broomhead, Pattie, Pock- etfs Crimson, Pockett's Surprise, R. F. Felton, Reginald Vallis, Ramapo, Tim- othy Baton, Thanksgiving Queen, W. Duckham, Wm. Meredith, William Turner, Wells' Late Pink, W. H. Chad- wick and Tellow Eaton. Early Varieties. — Alice Salomon, Alice Lemon, Beatrice May, Bronze Brighthurst, Ben Wells, Clementine Touset, Donatello, BUse Papworth. B. M. Byrnes, F. T. Quittenton, Prank Pavne, P. S. Vallis, Geo. Hei Jones, Jennie, Kara Doi.. worth. Lady Hopetoun, Lady Lydia, Lenox, Lillian Hall, Leslie Morrison, rood Hall, Mary Farnsworth, ... Weeks, Mrs. i. A. Miller, Mrs. J. Dunne, Mrs. J. C. Neill, Mrs. C. H. Totty, Mrs. A. A. Peacock, Mrs. Wm. Duckham, Mrs. D. V. West. Mrs. David Syme. Mrs. Wm. Arnold, Mrs. H. Stev- ens, Mrs. Wm. Wincott, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. G. C. Kelly, Mrs. W. Iggleton, Mrs. W A Read, Mrs. J. Tranter, Mrs. R. A. Witty, Naomah, Nellie Pockett, Onunda, Pres. Taft, Roman Gold, Rose Pockett, S. A. Naoeur-Bey Sir Prank Crisp, Tarrytown, W. Woodmason, and W. Etherington. W. B. T. California Table Grapes By packing California table Grapes in Redwood sawdust, shippers last sea- son were enabled not only to increase greatly their domestic trade but to ex- port several thousand drums or barrels to the West Indies and South America. They sold abroad at prices fully equal to and sometimes in excess of the pnces paid for imported Spanish Almeria grapes packed in ground cork. One small lot was exported and sold in Lon- don. A carload of 600 drums was also sent to Mexico City, where unusual con- ditions raised the price to approximately $5000 for the lot. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK BOXNA^OOD Now is the time to s( Our Spring importati to size, and will suit you. Bush Shape Plants. Very full, well-balanced stock, balled and burlapped. 12 in. high, 30c. each, S2.50 per doz. 24 in. high, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. IS in. high, 50c. each, $5.40 per doz. 30 in. high, $2.00 each, very bushy. 36 in. high, $2.50 each, very bushy. Pyramidal Shape. Broad of base, and perfect specimens. 36 in. high, $1.75 each. 4S in. high, $3.00 each. 42 in. high, $2.25 each. 54 in. high, $4.00 each. Qlobe Shape Box. Nicely formed Globes. 18 in. in diameter, $3.00 each. Globe Shape Box. Trimmed round, but one year's growth, 18 in. in diameter, $2.00 each. Dwarf Boxwood Edging. Very bushy little plants, 4 to 5 in. high, $4.00 per 100. CALADIUM esculentum. Good bulbs with sound centers. 5 to 7-in. circumference, $2.00 per 100. 7 to 9-in. circumference, $3.00 per 100. 9 to 11-in. circumference, $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, TubeTous-Rooted. Bulbs large, from one of Belgium's best growers. Single, separate colors, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Single, mixed colors, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Double, separate colors, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Double, mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS. Fine, sound bulbs in separate colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. RHODODENDRONS. A fine lot of hardy sorts, in plants full of buds and with good foUage, 18-in. high, 8 to 12 buds, $9.00 per doz.; 24-in. high, 12 to 14 buds, $12.00 per doz. SALVIA splendens and Zurich. 2}^-in. pot plants, $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Aristolochia Siphol. Tops 4 ft. long; a grand vine for shade and cold exposure. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA. Fine, well-budded plants, with ball of earth, burlapped; all varie- ties, white, pink and rea, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. . SteUata, or HaUeana. Early star-shaped white, 2K to 3 ft. high, at $1.50 ach. ENGLISH IVY. Two < ■ shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., "^''^Shio'^'^^' YALE CHARLES BLACK, A Beautiful New Single Violet strong, upright grower with thick, leathery, dark ereen — '=-'-' — runs, but stools heavily. s. «2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Stock limited HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. I adYt. Id the Excbaa Rooted Cuttings 150,000 Alternantheras p. Major, Rosea and Yellow. $4.50 per 1000, Jewel, J5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per 100; 6ne Etoile d'Or, $2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow White, $1.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 75c. per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. GENISTA. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gumey and PauUne, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire i ' " 1000. VINCA Variegata CUPHEA. 76c. per 100, $6.00 per lOOO. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. Assorted. $ per 100. FUCHSIA. Named kinds, $1.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIA. Named. $1.00 per 100. STOCK SEEDLINGS. ~ ■ Beauty of S5.00 per 1000. STEVIA. Dwarf, 75c. per lOO. FLOWERING BEGONIAS, assorted. 2Ji- in.. I'Or, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; Mrs. >., $2.60 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in.. S2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2.in.. $2.00 per 100. SALVIA . 2-in., $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM. PauUne, white; Gumey, 2-m., 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg.Pa. THE EXCHANGE— "er' "Pfl up-to-Date GERANIUMS Fine, rtrong plants from 2X-in. pots. Nutt, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per lOOO. La Favorite (Double White). $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. "■""' "'■" 100. $24.00 per Poltevlne, $2.50 ENGLISH IVIES. Field-grown, fine, strong and bushy, 4 to 5 feet, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CANNA BULBS. King Humbert, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Queen Charlotte, Souv. d*A. Crozy, A. Bourler, Egandale; true to name, $2.00 per 100. $17.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER. WEST END. N. J ROOTED CUTTINGS AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. 50c. per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, Major Bonnaffon, $1.00 per 100. HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS, assorted. $1.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, Marguerite. Fine, mised, from 2-in._pot», $2.00 per 100. VERBENAS, Glant-Sowered. From 2-in. pots. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Per 100 Bonnafion, 234-inch $2.00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 VINCA VARIEGATA, heavy, 4-iii. 10.00 SALVIA, ready May 1 2.00 MRS.W.RUMMlER,22Broad$t.,Carlstadt,N.]. Give credit where credit Is dae — afeptlon Exchange SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE.— Tha Florists' Exchange Is a trade paper, and "lolesale prices. For be treated with care, left lying where they by outsiders, nor should they on any account be used as wrapping or packing material. Further, the fact that a purchaser not In the trade may seek to obtain goods at trade prices by no means that reason It wifl be se 972 The Florists' Exchange Memorial Day Opportunities No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia Wreaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. PRICES 12 inch frame, when finished 22 inch . $6.00 per dozen 14 inch frame, when finished 24 inch . 7.00 per dozen 16 inch frame, when finished 26 inch 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame, when finished 28 inch . 11.00 per dozen These leaves are treated with our own process, which gives them that rich, glossy appearance and preserves them for an indefinite length of time. JU3. U. I^CIUIINUCK, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES PHILADELPHIA, PA. m !Ji !fi \£ y; These Leading Canna Novelties You Surely Want rO our notion here are six of the top notchers of the season The way they have been selling would indicate that our pretty close to being the right notion. AVe -H-ill sell you any, or all of them, at the rate of: Each II PANAMA.* Orange red variegated - $0.75 $6.00 S50.C LOVELINESS. Pink .60 4.00 35.00 OLYMPIC* Red ------- 75 6.00 50.00 KATE F. DEEMER. Yellow or orange - .... 4.00 25.00 METEOR. Red - . . .... 4.00 25.00 MRS. A. F. CONARD. Pink - - - - 3.00 20.00 * Plants only— now. Your order wUl be filled direct from our storage shelves, where the clumps are kept under most favorable conditions. We do not box any Cannas and store them. We box them as we ship them direct from our storage shelves. You can easily see the advantage of this method. Send along your orders. No one can fill them any more promptly. Our prices are right, considering the superior stock we have the reputation of seUing. In the Canna Book is a complete hst of Swastika Cannas. If you haven't this book, send for it. THE CONARD AND JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PA. i^ffl Give credit where credit 1b due — Mention Eichan CANNAS Alternantheras Red and YeUom I per 100. :. $2.00 per 1 Med. $2.50 GERANIUMS, Nutt. $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, t back, $4.C CANNAS, 10 , $4.00 per 100. CANNA, King Humbert, JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO ASPARAGUS Plumosus PHOENIX Canariensis strong transplanted Stock, $20.00 per 1000 3 feet, in 5 gallon cana ?1.50 each PinOSPORUM Undulatom COCOS Australis 12 to 15 inches $4.00 per doz. ! Dwarf Palm, feather leaved, steel gray, ,,,,__,,_ _ . recurved foliage, 2 feet, in 5 gallon MYRTUS Communis Z.^„.,,__.Cr 12 to IS mches $2.40 per doz. , hardy Quotations on Palms in oar loadlots on application MORRIS & SNOW SEED CO. - 425 S. Main St., LOS ANGELES, CAL. GlTe credit wbere credit ll dne— Uenttan Bxdiaim Page American Seed Trade Ass'n. Hotel Headquarters 951 "Balled" Shade and Ornamental Trees964 Broom, Red Flowered 976 Carnation Publications 971 Catalog's Received 964 Chicago, Florists' Club 976 Clubs and Societies: Elberon Hort. Soc; N. J. Florioul- tural Soc; Bernardsville Hort. and Agri. Soc; Conn. Hort. Soc. 976 Easter Trade, Tlie 983 Formaldehyde as a Disinfectant, The Use 6f 1000 Grafting Extraordinary 989 Grapes, California Table 971 Hammond,- Benj., and the Children.. 966 Incorporations 955 Insurance, Fire, on Greenhouses 974 Krocschell Boilers in England 974 Market, Bevlew of tlie 999 Massachusetts Agri. College 997 Meetings and Exhibitions, Coming.. 972 Moles, A Deterrent to 994 National Ass'n of Gardeners 978 New Eng'laud States 970 New York Easter Trade 977 New Tork Florists' Club 974 New Tork Flower Show 974 Ninth-Story Window, From a 976 Nursery Dept. (lUus.) 963 Nursery Stock, Late Shipping of 964 Orders, Acknowledging Receipt of.. 974 Pacific Coast Dept 1007 Peach, E. A. (Illus.) 1011 Plant Names, Registering 1000 Potatoes, Good Irish Seed 954 Publications Received 964 Question Box 971 Questions Exchange Readers Are Asked to Solve 994 Retailer, The (Illus.) Chicago Flower Shops at Easter; Mothers' Day; Orchids as Cut Flowers; Window Display Adver- tising 985-990 Roses 978 Scott. Robt., 4& Sons, Famous Roses at (Illus.) 976 Seed Trade Report 961 South African Horticulture 993 Southern States 966 Spring Plantingr of Trees and Shrubs: What the Nurserymen Are Doing to Educate the Planters of Shrubs; Beautifying the Home Grounds; Seclusion Got from Hedges; Shrubs that America Should Sup- ply for itself; The Newer Trees. Shrubs and Climbers Tested at Kew; Hardy Herbaceous Perennials 979-982 Stock for Canada by Mail Prohibited. 965 St. Petersburg International Horti- cultural Show 969 Texas State Florists' Ass'n 974 Trade Notes: Albany 960 Auburn 966 Baltimore 969 Boston 1002 Bridgeport 970 Chicago 973, 1004 Cincinnati ..996 Columbus 996 Corfu 966 Dayton 996 Detroit 995 Houston 955 Indianapolis 996 Jamesville 966 Kalamazoo 995 Kansas City 997 Los Angeles 1008 Louisville 958 Milwaukee 994 Minneapolis 998 Montgomery 967 Nashville 957 New Tork 1001 New Orleans 956 Pawtucket 971 Philadelphia 994 Pittsburgh 970 Providence 970 Rutland 966 San Francisco 1007 Sierra Madre 1008 | Skaneateles 966 St. Louis 994 Syracuse Washington Trade Notes, General Trees, Literature of the .... ■Week's 'Work, The: The Bedding Season; Pol] Summer Roses; Boston Roses; Soil; Sweet Peas 968-969~ Workmen's Compensation Law.... The F. E. a Necessity That is what we try to make The Florists' Exchange, and the signed is not the only one who gives us encouragement by telling succeeding. He writes : "The paper is not only useful, but is a necessity." — Geoyee H. Paxmee, Washington, D. C. Coming Meetings and Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward u particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions.) American Association of Nurserymen. annual convention at Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1914. American Seed Trade Association, »..- nual convention a tWashington, D. C, June 23-26, 1914. Ango- American Exhibition (in which horticuture will be specially well rep- resented), at Shepherd's Bush, London, Eng., May to Oct., 1914. Belfast, Ireland.— N. S. Pea Soc, July 24. Berne, Switzerland May 16 to October 15. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, mass. — The exhibitions of the Massachusetts Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: May exhibi- tion, 16 and 17; Rhododendron show, June 6 and 7; Pgeony show, June 18 and 14; Rose and Strawberry exhibi- tion, June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea show, July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition, Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of products of children's gardens; Dahlia and fruit exhibition. Sept. 12 and 13; fruit and vegetable show, Oct. 3 and 4; Chrysanthemum show, Nov. 6, 6, 7 and 8. Cleveland, O. — Ohio Gladiolus Society, third week in August. Secy., Wilbur A. Christy. London, Eng-land. — Great Spring flower show, R. H. S., at Chelsea, May 19, 20 and 21. Great Summer flower show at Holland House, June 30, July 1 and 2. Nat. S. P. Soc. at Royal Hort Hall, July 16. Moscow, Russia. — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions as natives). Spring, 1916. Newport, R. I — Newport Hort. Soc, Summer St., June 24. 25 and 26. Schedules from Wm. Gray, Bellevue ave., Newport, R. I. New 'Tork, N. 1. — The Fall shows of the American Institute will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysan- themum, Nov. 4 to 6. New Tork Annual meeting of the Railway Gardening Association, Aug. 11-14, 1914. New Tork, N. T. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Oyster Bay, !•. I The horticultural society has arranged for the following exhibitions: Summer show, June 18: Dahlia show, Sept. 30 and Oct 1: Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. Scranton, Pa. — Spring flower show of the Scranton Florists' Club, Mar. 31 and Apr. 1, at Town Hall. Society of American Florists' and Orna- mental Horticulturists, annual conven- tion and meetings at Boston, Mass., In August, 1914. St. Petersburff, Russia. — International Horticultural Spring Show, May, 1914. "WorcesteT, Mass. — Meetings and exhi- bitions of the Worcester County Hort Soc. will be held on the following dates: May 7, June 11, June 18, June 26, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July SO, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17. Sept 24, Oct 8. Nov. 6 and 6. April 18, 191-1.. The Florists' Exchange 973 List of Advertisers ~l " Index TO Stock Advertised i Advance Co 1008 Albany Cut Flower Ex- change, Inc.. The.. .998 Albert & Davidson .. 1010 Alien,!. K 1000 Ambacher, James 971 .970 Ludwig Floral Co., E. . M.. .960 MacNifif Hort. Co., Co., Inc.. Pub. AngermueIler,Geo.H..997 AphineMf&Co 1007 Appelgate, Florist 986 Aschmann Bros 970 Asohmann, Godfrey ...998 Ashley, Ernest 986 Aumer Dierks & Aren- wald 996 Baer, Julius 9S6 Baker Brothers Co. . .OBe Baker. The Florist.. . .990 Baker, Wm. J 1003 Baldwin, Florist 990 Baltimore Cut Flower Co., Inc 1002 Barrett, The Florist. .990 Barrows & Son, H.H..998 Baur & Steinkamp... .958 Bayersdorfer & Co.,H.997 Bay State Nurs., The. 965 Beaven, E.A 997 Beckert, W. C 950 Begerow Floral Co... .988 BeQamy Bros 957 Bemb floral Co., The.9S7 Erne&Klingel 1004 Eskesen, Frank N .... 970 Esler, JohnG 997 Eyres, Florist 986 Felthousen, J. E 960 Fiedler&Co., A. G...9S6 Fisher, Peter 958 Fletcher&Co., F. W. Mader, Paul 957 MarshaU & Co.. W.E.954 May. L. L. & Co... 1004 McCallum Co., The..l002 McQunie, Geo. C 987 Florists' Hail Assi .... Flower Shop, The. . . . Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co. 1005 McHutchison&Co.. 997 Mclntyre, Jo McManus, James McNeff S Menand, L Co.. 984 The Robinson Co. (Inc.) H.M 1000 Rock Flower Co., Wm. 987 Roehrs Co., Julius. . . .965 Rolker & Sons, A950-1005 Rose Lawn'Gnhs 960 RosemontlGardens . . .988 Rosery Flower Shop9S6 Routzahn Seed Co 954 Rowehl&Granz 950 Royal Glass Works.. 1009 Rummler, Mrs. W....971 Rupp. John F 962 Russin&Hanfling.,..997 Salter Bros 989 Saltford Flower Shop .962-64 Insecticides. Freeman Orchid Co.. Friedman, Florist.... Friedman, J. J.. Froment. H. E.. Galvin. Thos. F....9S6. Garland Gnhs. Mfg. Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co.. Ltd., The 98 Metropolitan Material .1006 Meyer. Chas. F 91 . 1001 Michell & Co., Henry 957-60-68-72-98 Alternantheras 971- 972-98 Alyssum. .950-57-68-71-98 Ampelopsis 962-67-68 950-52- 953-54-57-58-67 .956-62-64-65-98 Montbretii._ Moonvine 968-7;0-98 Mignonette 954 Mushroom Spawn. . . .953 .968-98 Irrigation. .962- Mi< i Seed House.967 n &Co. Bennet, C. / Berger & Co., H. H..950 Berning, H. G 1004 Bertermann Bros. Co.987 BidweU & Fobes 950 Black. Chas 962-71 Black, Son & Co., Jos. Michigan Cut Flower ExcTiange 997 Michler Bros. Co 987 Millang. Chas 1001 Mills, The Florist, Inc.987 Miltonia Cons 965-98 Minge Floral Co., The. r N. Y. Fiorists''" Minneapolis Floral Co988 1 1001 Moninger Co., John Schwake & Co., ] Chas Scott, John Sealy, J. W. C. . , Sharp. Partridge t Gove. The Florist! '.'.'.986 Blackistone. Z. D.. Blatchley Co.. The Boddington. A. T. 954-69 .962 Habermehl's Sons. J. J. Berberis 962-65 Bleeding Heart 964 Boxwood.. . .962-64-65-71 Bulbs 949-60- 951-62-53-54-55-56 Caladiums 949-52-71 California Privet 962- 966-67 California Privet Cut- tings 962-65-67 Candytuft 959 Cannas 960-52-54-66- 957-68-71-72 Carnations. . . .949-50-57- 958-59-68-71 Carnation Cuttings. .949- 950-57-58-59-68-71 Canterbury Bells 957 Centaurea 960-68 Chrysanthemums.. . .965- 967-58-69-67-68-71 Chrusanthemum Cut- tings 965-57-58-59. Ornamental Trees. . .962- 964-66 Palms 956-66-70 Pansies 954-66-60-72 Psonies . . . .953-62-65-67 Petunias 962-64- 967-68-71-72-98 Phlox 952-54- 956-57-67-68-98 Phoenix 970-72 Physostegia 966 Pinks 967-67-71 Pittosporum 972 Poinsettias 968-70 Poppy. 1006-07 J --=--,--^ 1010 Laurel 996-97 Laurel Festooning. 996-97 Laurel Wreaths 996-97 Lemon Oil..,. 1006 Leucothoe Spraysl. . .995- 996-97 Magnolia 995-97 Manure .1006 Mastica 1007 Nico-F7me 1006 Nikoteen 1006 Nikotiana 1007 Pecky Cypress 1007- Tinfoil 996 Tobacco Dust 1006 Tobacco 1 owder. . . . 1006 Tobacco Stems 1006 Toothpicks 997 Tree Tubs 1006 Plantlife. Pots Refrigerators.. Wants 991-92-93 Wholesale Florists. . .998- 999-1000-01-02-03-04 Wild Smilax.... 995-96-97 Wreaths 972-95-96-97 ,960-62-54-57- 968-98 Privet 962-66-67 Privet Cuttings.962-66-67 Pteris 970-98 Rhododendrons 962- 964-65-71 Roses 949-50-56-57- 960-61-62-64-65-69 Rubber Plants 970 Salvia 952-55-57-58- 960-66-68-71-72-98 Scabiosa 998 Seeds 951-52-53-54- 967-68-71 Shru Hall & Robinson. . Hanford, R. G.... Harris. Chester.... Harris, Ernest . . . . Bon Ton Flower Shop. The 987 ' Bowe. M. A 988 ! Breck-Robinson Nurs.962 I Breitmeyer's Sons, J. . 987 Brown Bros. & Co. ... 990 I Brown, Peter., ; Bryan, Alonzo J I Buckbee, H. W , Bunyard, A. T., Flo- Burne'ttBros! !!!!!!. : Burns Mfg. Co 1 "urpee, W. A. &Co.. Hart, Geo Hatcher, J iviurray, :>amue Myer, Florist . . Nagel. Rudolf. . Nahlik. A Nason. L. B . . . Nat'l Florists' of Trade.... National Show Smitt Henry 987 Smiths Co.. E. D...959 Smith & Fetters Co....986 Smith & Gannett 958 Smith & Hemenway . 1007 Smith, P.J 1001 Smith Co.. W.&T.... 962 Snyde Heacock. Co.. Jos 970 Heinecken. Otto 962 Heiss Co 987 Henderson & Co.. A.. .952 Henshaw & Fenrich.. .999 Herbert & Fleishauer.963 Herr. A. M 958-68 Hews & Co.. A. H... 1005 Highland Park Green- nyaer & L olomon & __ . Soltau Fernery, Staiger & M Son. L. . .970 Cinerarias 954-98 Clematis 962-64-67-68- 998 Cocos 970-72 Cold Storage Bulbs.. . 949- 1961-62-53-56 Cold Storage Lily of the Valley.... 960-52-56 Coleus 956-67-68-60- 968-72-98 .956-62-e 955-f le Mfg. Co., The 1006 1 Co., The Leo. 1003 Burr &Co., C. R.. Caldwell The Woods- Hill Nursery Co.. TheD Hirschleber. A. . Hitchings&Co. Hollywood Gardi Oechslin. Ern Orchid. The. Ouwerkerk, P Palethorpe C Stewart. E. E 950 StoothoffCo.. H. A..1006 Storrs & Harrison Co.971 Stumpp. Geo. M 989 Stumpp & Walter Co. 960-1006 Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co 1009 Syracuse F Thompson Cuphea 967-68-71-98 Cut Flowers 996-96- 997-98-99-1000-01-02- 1003-04 Cyclamen 950-51-57 Daffodils 956 Dahlias 962-65 Daisies 966-67-68-71 Delphiniums 998 r&'. Cannata. Carbone. Fioris Carnation Supf Conard & Jones Co., Cowee.W.J Coyle?JamJ Craig Co., Robt. . 1 & OIsi Holton & Hunkel Col002 Home Correspondence School ;996 Hontsch Boiler Co.... 1007 Holland Nurs.. The... 965 Horan. E. C 1001 Howard. J. W 1006 Irwin, R.J. .. . .9,'i7-91-! Isbcll, S.M.&Co 9£ Jackson & Perkins Co. Dish Ferns 967-70 Dracanas... 957-60. 68-70 Dutchman's Pipe 971 Ermurus 956 Eupatorium 998 Evergreens . , 962-64-65-67 Park Floral Co., Thc.987 Parker, John L 986 Parkes Const. Co.. . . 1009 Parshelsky Bros 1009 Pearce, George 1010 Peckham Floral Co.. .957 Peirce, E. Allen 1005 Penn the Florist 9S6 Pennock-Mechan Co.. S. S 958-1003 Perry Buxton Doane Assche. Frank! . 1009 Van Gelderen. G. W..962 Vaughan's Seed Store 952-63 Vick's Sons. James..., 955 Vicreck. F. C 987 Vincent. R. Jr.. & Sons Farm Seeds. .952-66- Snapdragon.949-50-51-52- 963-67-68-69-98 Spirieas 962-64-65-98 Stevia 968-71 Stocks 950-54-57-68-71 Stokcsia 998 Spruce ...... .962-64 Swainsona 968-98 Sweet Pea Seed.950-64-65 Sweet Williams.... 956-57 Table Ferns 970 Thunbergia 952 Tigridias 953 Tradescantia 960-68 Trees 962-64-65 Tritoma 967 Tuberoses 952-53 Verbenas . 952-64-57-71-98 Veronica 966-67 Vincas 965-57-58- 960-68-71-98 Vines 962-64-65-67 Violets..... 971 Wallflowers 957 957-60-70-98 MISCELLANEOUS Co. Virgin, U.J..., Walker, Wm , . Wallace & Co., ..949 Petei : Reed Potter; .1001 .Mrs. J. W. Crowl Fi Crump. F. F 987 Cunningham, Jos. H...972 Cut Flower ExchangclOOl DahIborn&Co.,J. P.1007 Dailledouze Bros 960 Darbee. Florist.. DayCo.,W.E.. Deamud Co.. J. DeBuck, John.. -.Caskcy&Kcenl007 Dorner & Sons Co.. F.?! Drake, J. Aug S Drake Greenhouses, . .9 Johnson Seed Co 952 Johnston, T. J. & Co.989 Jones. H. T 962 K.isting. Wm. F. C0..949 Keller. John A 987 Keller Pottery Co... 1005 Kelsey Nurs. Co.'.R W. Philips Bros Pierce Co., F. 6.. Pierson, Inc.. A. T .1010 Walsh. Alfred E. Warendorir. A !!989 Weber &Co:,C.S.'.: 1009 Ferns in Flats. . Feverfew . 957-60-68-7 1-98 Ficus 970 Forget-Me-Not. , , ,957-68 Foxgloves 956-57 Fruit Plants 962-64 Fruit Trees. 962-64 Fuchsias.... 960-68-71-98 Funkias 967-68 Gaillardia 957-67 Genista 96.5-71 Geraniums. .949-56-57-60- 968-71-72-98 Geranium Cuttings... 949- 956-57-60-68-71-72-98 Gladiolus.... 950-52-53-65- Boilers 1007-08-09-10 Boxwood 996-97 Carnation Staples 958 Chiffons 996 Cut Flower Boxes. 995-97 Cycas Leaves 996-97 Dagger Ferns.. .995-96-97 Kentucky Toba, Kervan Co., The Kessler, Wm ■ King Constructic 1006 Pittsburgh Cut Flowei Wenk, Peter 957 Weston, Henry 970 West View Floral C0..986 Wettlin Floral Co 957 Whilldin Pottery Co.l005 Gloxinias, , HlSTPer^ ,952-71 Envelopes. 986-87-88-89-90 KroeschcIIBros. Co..l( Kuebler. Wm. H..,,1C Kuhlmann, H. H £ Lancaster County Nur- series i Lager & Hurrell f Lange! hV f! A.'. '.'.'.'. '.'i Laneiahr. A. H IC Leedle FI0r.1I Co f Lemon Oil Co It Leonard. I. & J, I E Leonard Seed Co E 993 Liuleficld. Florist,,,, 990 . 988 Lockland Lumber Col007 X London Flower Shop, 989 ,997 Lord & Burnham ColOll Randall. A. L. Co,,, 1004 Randall's Flower Shop990 Rawlings, Elmer ,,,,, 968 Rawson. The Florist,. 987 Read & Co., L. H.,,,952 Reade & McKenna , , 1009 Reed & Keller 997 Relmers, M. D 987 Reinberg, Peter..960-1004 Rice Co.. M 997 Riebe F. C 998 Ritchy. F. W, WietorBros.....';::ic Wilk.John c Williamsport Floral Co c Wilson, H.E c Wilson. R. G 9 Windier Wholesale FI': al Co a Winterson's Seed WolCngerFlorisV,.'. Wood Bros < Woodrow & Marketos Herbaceous Plants... .966- Hollyhocks,. Honeysuckle, Hyacinths , , . Hydarngeas, Ivy 956-57-60-67- 968-71-98 Jerusalem Cherry 962 964 Lily Bulbs.,,949-51-52-.' 988 9 949-51-62-53- Fancy Baskets. ,,.996-97 Fancy Ferns... .995-96-97 Fertilizei '-" " Flower Boxes 995-97 Flower Pots 1006 Fungine 1007 Galax Leaves... 996-96-97 Glass 1008-09-10 Glass Cutters 1007 Glazing Points 1007 Grates 1009 Greens: 996-96-97 Greenhouse BIdg... 1007- 1008-09-10-11-12 Greenhouse Construc- 1 & Co., H. M995 Zvolan THE fXCHANfil-*ieri «na ip-re-Dait Greenhouse Material 1007-08-09-10-U-12 Greenhouse Shading. 1010 Gutters 1007-08 Heaters.... 1007-08-09-10 ,956 Heating Appliances, 1007- 950- 1008-09-10 i2-56 Horse Manure 1006 18-98 Hose 1008 ,971 Hot Bed Sash 1007- For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page Chicago News (See also page lOOli) The Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion reports a good Eafiter trade. The demand was brisk and stock was plenti- ful with them. Carnations were the only stock that was regarded as being a little short ; in Lilies and Roses they were well supplied. Mr. Klingsporn did not have time to compare records with the Easter trade in past years, but is of the opinion that the comparison will be favorable with previous sales. Mrs. Kirby E. Boerstler, Little Rock, Ark., was in the city Monday purchas- ing stock for a new cut flower store to be opened in her city. The new store will be known as Kirby's Palace, and is located at No. 10 Arcade. Mrs. Boerstler is manageress. A. T. Pyfer of the Chicago Carna- tion Co. states that the business was good during Easter week. Mrs. Harry E. Philpott of Winnipeg is expected in the city this week on a visit to the family of A. T. Pyfer at Joliet. Felix Reichling, the new manager of the wholesale cut flower department of Peter Reinberg, states that the records of the Easter trade shows a very sub- stantial increase over one year ago. Erne & Klingel had a record breaking Easter trade; the weather was fine for shipping, the stock good, and every one was satisfied. The J. B. Deamud Co. had a splendid trade on Lilies. . Sweet Peas, Carnations, and bulb stock. Wilder Deamud and Frank Potocka had to put in long hours during the rush. All stock cleaned up well, and true to their slogan, proved to be the "Busiest house in Chicago." John Risch of Weiland & Risch states that their Lily crop was just right for Easter and of splendid quality. Ed. F. Winterson states that his busi- ness was good, and a large amount of stock changed hands daily during the week. A shipment of Eastern Violets that from appearances looked as if they must have been detained unusually long on the road, was all the complaint he had to make. There is a good deal of talk heard in the trade regarding the aiinual sale of flowers that is held for charity by the 400 of Chicago society. This sale being always held on Easter Saturday, when more flowers are sold than probably any other day in the year, is, in the opinion of many, detrimental to the legitimate florists' trade As a rule the florists are all charitably inclined and always ready to help in this matter when called on to do so. It is the opinion of several of them that the sale would be a good thing if held on any other time than Easter Saturday. The people who patronize this sale are all the best flower buyers in the city, and when the amount of $6500 is spent by them in a single day for flowers, it is considered that a large proportion of this would go to the florists if this sale was not held. This appears to be an intricate matter to discuss, as while the florists complain of it the prominent re- tailers and large commercial growers have helped to make it the success it was by the contribution of much stock. 974 The Florists' Exchange FOirzrSED IN 1888 tbe Trade In General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter New York. 3765 and 3766 Engler, 4651 Lancaster telephone. Belmont 412. 3: James Morton. 143 No. "Wabash ave.. Telephone, Central 3487. 307. The address label Indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Beglsterea Cable Address: Plorex Bfewyort. AdTertdsin?. — Copy should reach New York office. Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, on Tuesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertising forms go to press Wednesday. "early Sabscrlption. — Unitf Canada. ?2.00. Foreign principal office. Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. -Telegrams received at this office up to 12 noon Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of the Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having informative matter intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after 5 p.m. Tuesday and marked "Night Press Mes- "■ -"' ' forwarded by the telegraph "In most instances of 'bad credit' and 'slow pay' I believe it is due too much to a man permitting his fam- ily to live an automobile life on a wheelbarrow income." — Extract from a recent letter to The Florists' Ex- change. Kroeschell Boilers in England Our readers will remember that last Fall we an- nounced that two large Kroeschell boilers had been ordered for transportation from the company's factory at Chicago to the flower growing establishment of Lowe & Shawyer at Uxbridge, Middlesex, England. The order caused surprise in both countries: it was entirely without precedent and must have made our British kindred pause and think. In a visit which Messrs. Lowe & Shawyer kindly per- mitted the writer to make last September, he saw the foundations being built for the accommodation of the two expected giants. This firm, as is generally well known is, perhaps, after Rochfords, the largest plant growing concern in England, but conducts its business quietly, and the partners have a deeply rooted aversion to any sort of publicity that- would smack of the spec- tacular in any shape or form. They are just keen business men, knowing their own affairs, instituting im- provements, possessing certain mechanical inventions of their own, regulating their work in a thoroughly scien- tific manner, crossbreeding and raising their own varie- ties (some of which have become world famous), and producing cut flowers of top notch quality all the time. They are within easy reach of London and, while they do not seek publicity, publicity, like truth, cannot be suppressed! Nor would it be weU in the cause of progress that it should be. In order to accommodate the new Kroeschell boilers, a house 90ft. by 35ft., has been built, and this is capable of taking four more similar boilers. Only the boilers are American; the entire fittings were designed by Lowe & Shawyer's own men and were made by a home firm. A circulator of English make is fitted to each return main near the boilers, these being driven by small motors. The whole fit-up is wonderful. It IS more like an engine room in a factory. The boilers and fittings are covered with asbestos, the boilers are painted grey, and the pipes white. The two boilers are driving about 30,000ft. of 4in. pipe, and can feed more. The firm's aim is to concentrate the power, which explains why, the house is built to take in addi- tional boUers. If, after thorough trial, there is no bet- ter boiler available than the Kroeschell, the Kroeschell wiU be duly installed. Everyone on the place is de- lighted with the way this Anglo-American fit-out is rnnning. The smoke shaft is about 8Sft. high, made for SLx boilers. Texas State Florists' Association The organization meeting of this association, which is to be held in Waco, Texas, May 4 and 5 next, prom- ises to be of great value to the trade in that State. The program is a fuU one and will keep the assemblage busy in disposing of it. Standing out prominently are three praiseworthy efforts to be made: To induce the Texas State Legislature to appropriate $50,000 for an experi- mental range of glass; a flower show to be held in Houston or other Texas city next Fall; to plan so that more stock can be grown in Texas for local con- sumption. That which leads to the destruction of a society is its failure to inaugurate and carry on new and useful work. Tliis new organization is putting on enough steam to carry it forward for some time to come. The Workmen's Compensation Law Employers of labor in the State of New York are advised that unless by July 1, they have effected insur- ance for their employees, either in a mutual or line casualty company, or in the State fund to be established, they become personally liable for any accident which may occur to any one of their men, and that they will also have to pay a fine of one dollar a day for every person employed from July I, up to the date they effect said insurance. The law is one of the most drastic in the history of State legislation and should be carefully studied. If you have not received a copy of this law ask for one from any of the large casualty insurance companies. New Jersey and Massachusetts are among the States having laws on similar lines, though perhaps not quite so severe. It will be well for every employer to inform himself as to just what his liability is. Accidents may be few and far apart, yet when they strike they may call for an amount in compensation sufficient to ruin the em- ployer. Fire Insurance on Greenhouses In touching upon this subject in our last issue we drew attention to the fact that it was a duty every business man owed to himself to be fully insured. For years the regular line fire insurance companies liave looked upon greenhouse insurance with distrustful eyes and, from motives not thoroughly understood, they quote a higher rate than we believe is called for or justified. Part of this we judge is due to -the fact that this line of insurance has not been looked into of late years with any great degree of minuteness, the companies apparently continuing in belief that we are still living in the smoke flue heating period. Be it as it may the impression prevails that the fire losses in growing establishments are very heavy and out of all proportion to the premiums paid. This reasoning we consider fallacious. The fact of the case is that the rate is so uniformly high tliat the greenhouse owner prefers to take his own risk rather than pay the ex- orbitant rate demanded. Consequently the companies, which grant greenhouse insurance, not being able to earn sufficient premium income, due to the large number of non-insurers, claim to be heavy losers. This biased view naturally affects the rate. In the endeavor to get one or two responsible insur- ance companies to make a reasonable survey of the greenhouse fire risk of today, and to secure for our people that protection, at reasonable rates, to which they are entitled, we ask our readers to give us the following information: Are you insured against fire? If so, what rate are you paying per $100 of insurance? Give the value of the property insured. Give the amount of insurance carried. Describe construction of buildings, whether wood, iron, etc. Location of packing shed, boilers and heating plant. Indiviual statements, will not be made public under any circumstances. They may be used for a summary of the situation and in consultation with insurance experts. If our readers will respond freely it may prove the opening wedge for more generous treatment from the insurance companies. New York Flower Show The report of the New York Florists' Club meeting last Monday, which will be found in full in another ■ column, contains a summary of the committee's report on the recent flower show, including the financial re- sults, which are satisfactory. All concerned in the enter- prise, officials as well as exhibitors, may well be proud of the fact that so great an undertaking has ended so successfully. It stands to reason that as experience is gained with each recurring year, the attractions will be made greater. Scenic features might be built up to fascinate the eye of the visitor, for experience has proven that New York Florists' Club The regular meeting of the New York Florists' Club was held on Monday evening, April 13, in the Club's rooms. Grand Opera House Bldg., 33d st. and Eighth ave. Considering the fact that this meeting followed imme- diately after the Easter rush, the attendance was ex- cellent, perhaps 100 members being present. Report on the Spring Flower Show The principal business of the evening was the report on the recent flower show held in the Grand Central Palace from March 31 to 29. F. R. Pierson, chairman of the committee, stated that the show had been a suc- cess not only from a floricultural viewpoint, but finan- cially as well. It was the first flower show put up in New York that was a financial success since the shows of the early '90's. F. H. Traendly read the report of the cash received and expended as made by the International Exposition unta we are able to depend entirely on flower enthu- siasts to support a paid admission flower show, sufficient attraction must be provided to draw those who under- stand better the beautiful in combination, than the development, form, and color of the flower itself. The exhibits of the retailers at this last show were some- what on the lines we indicate. Public interest must be stimulated. While not losing sight of the main purpose for which a flower show is held— the elevation of the standards of floriculture and ' the instruction of the amateur — we cannot press home i the fact too strongly that with so much in its favor last March — beautiful weather, heavy receipts from j advertisers, and the large number of trade tickets sold— | the attendance fell short by at least 25,000 of what it should have been; it was smaller than at some of our exhibitions given twenty years ago. With all due respect, we suggest that for 1915 some floral and garden scenic effects should be staged, that we have more orchestral music, vocal concerts after- noon and evening, a fair amount of seating accommo- dation and above all else that arrangements be made with the railroads covering distances' up to 100 miles outside this city whereby visitors may be brought in at a reduced rate, providing a return ticket with admission coupon attached, for a nominal addition to the regular round trip charge, even though the advertising at the points to be covered had to be defrayed by the manage- ment. The suburbanite wiU attend a Spring show in greater ratio than the city dweller who, as a rule, has little or no practical interest in the land or its products. We should like to see this experiment thoroughly Acknowledging Receipt of Orders The desire and intention, in going into business, is to make money — a livelihood and a little over. The ob- ject in advertising is to sell goods by extending the sphere of one's operations. . In offering rooted cuttings and plants for sale it is j always understood that same are in good growing con- i dition and fit for anybody, otherwise it would be poor ' policy to advertise, for the sale of poor plants gives the advertiser an unenviable reputation and a black eye right from the beginning, so ruining his career. For that reason most men are careful to ship only good stock. There are other vital points to be considered: An order should be acknowledged the same day as it is received; the date on which the goods are to be shipped should also be given. If cash is received with order, and for any reason that order cannot be filled the cash ' should be returned the same day with a notification ! that the stock ordered is out. There should be no sub- | stitution without permission. | On the manner in which the advertiser packs his orders depends much of his future success — an order ' improperly packed is a setback for the shipper; it provokes lasting dissatisfaction and has a tendency to ! curtail business. A careful packer, a man who has made i a study of his material and knows just how to put it together so that it will carry safely and open out to look- its best, has made a great advance toward securing future business; he is fairly started on the highway to success. Summing up, no man should undertake to advertise stock unless said stock has a good selling value — this point is generally conceded and understood, and there are few complaints made on that score. To see that orders are promptly acknowledged does take a few minutes' tim?, but is it not better to do this than to leave your customer in the dark as to whether you have his order or not? To pack properly, i so that goods can go forward safely and at a minimum | of freight or express charges, and to ship promptly, are the remaining requisites. ! The combination is a desirable whole, one to which • every florist must give strict and absolute attention if he desires to make a career for himself as a reputable and thorough man of business. AprU 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 973 Co., which controls the Grand Central Palace. The to- tal receipts were $27,310, made up as follows: trade space, $10,947.25; trade tickets, $3117.60; box office, .$10,921.30; concessions, $584.77; net from catalog, .fnsg.-lS. The total expenditures were $9879, leaving a b.ihmce of $17,434. Of this amount the Exposition Co. received .$10,000 for running expenses, rent, etc., and the Joint flower show committee $9,593.51, of which $8408 went toward the premium list, leaving a balance of .$1185.51 as profit, to be divided between the Horticul- tural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club. Mr. Pierson, in summarizing the reasons for the suc- cess of the show, stated that he believed it was due to the hard work of the joint committee, and the united offoits of the members of the club and of the Horti- eiilliiral Society. He stated that by the terms of the eniilract with the Exposition Co., the entire show had luen practically financed by that company, and the eu.iiantors had not been called upon to pay their i.leiltes. He thought that the public in New York had t,il<(ii remarkably well to the show, and that great heiielit should be derived by the trade from the ex- hibition. I I ■'! C. B. Weathered moved that in view of the great success of the show a committee be appointed to join with the Horticultural Society of New York, with a view to arranging or holding another show in Spring, 1915, the committee to have power to act. The motion was carried unanimously. Jos. A. Manda, who, as manager oi the show, was largely responsible for its success, moved that the club extend a vote of thanks to the Julius Roehrs Co. of Rutherford, N. J., for the load of palms sent over to the Grand Central Palace for use in decorative work. Patrick O'Mara commended the show itself as a product of New York floriculture, and moved a hearty vote of thanks to the joint flower show committee for its splendid work. Giving further details, F. R. Pierson stated that as an example of the accruing benefit from the show, the Horticultural Society of New York had taken in new members the fees from whom totaled approximately $3000. He felt that this was proof of the interest mani- fested by the public. Another feature was- the fact that the appropriations toward the premium list, which was practically the sole item which the flower show com- mittee had to underwrite, had been borne in large part by people outside the trade. Of the $1100 worth of silver cups offered, $730 had been contributed by New York hotels. The question as to the advisability of issuing trade tickets at reduced prices, was then discussed, and opinion seemed divided. It was conceded that the fact that $3000 worth of trade tickets were sold meant that 15,000 admissions had passed through the gate at the reduced price. It was therefore a question whether it might not be better to eliminate the trade tickets so as to increase the gate receipts. Mr. O'Mara spoke on the subject, relating some interesting details of the early shows held in New York. He stated that at the Madison Square Garden show in 1891 the gate receipts amounted to over $22,000, considerably more than the gate receipts at the 1914 show. He named others of the early shows in this city, speaking of the show held in the old Gilmore's Garden, before Madison Square Gar- den was erected. Mr. O'Mara was evidently not in favor of trade tickets, and believed that the public should be educated up to paying 50c. to see the show. While it was understood that the gate receipts were smaller than had been expected, yet Mr. Pierson assured the club that the International Exposition Co. had ex- pressed itself as being very well satisfied with the suc- cess of the show. Mr. Pierson said that this was gen- erally considered to be an off year so far as exhibitions were concerned, due probably to general business con- ditions. The Exposition Co. had stated that the flower show had really run ahead of any of the other exhibi- tions this year in point of attendance, and it seemed more interested in the flower show than in any other of its undertakings. The fact that free tickets had been almost entirely eliminated this year was due to the objection of the Exposition Co. .to this privilege, on account of its effect on the gate. Chas. H. Totty was much in favor of free and trade tickets, in view of the fact that the thousands of visitors to the show become interested in horticulture and in this way were of value to the trade. He felt that even if 100,000 people obtained admission to the show either free or at a reduced rate, they were worth something to the exhibitors. He thought it was a mis- take to curtail the free list or cease issuing trade tickets. M. C. Ebel mentioned the use of free tickets at other exhibitions in this city, and said that the success of many shows was due to thousands of people admitted on passes, or on low priced ' tickets issued to exhibitors. The question of limiting the length of the show was then broached. ,Tos. A. Manda said that as manager he had had considerable difficulty in inducing exhibitors to maintain their exhibits on the second Sunday, which was an additional day not specified on the program. He stated that it was his belief that whatever dates were set for the show should be adhered to. If seven or eight days it made no difference but he did not favor holding open for extra days after arrangements had been made in advance for a shorter period. W. R. Pierson stated that it was quite evident that eight days was too long, and that on the eighth day in his opinion the show was not worth the price of admission, much of the stock, especially the cut flowers, having gone to ruin. Mr. Manda was in favor of opening the show on Wednesday of one week and closing it on Wednesday of the following week, thus giving two days before the show to get exhibits in order, and three days after the show to wreck. This would also hold the show open over one Saturday and Sunday. W. R. Pierson then moved that a resolution be passed that it was the sense of the meeting that the flower show in 1915 should not last over seven days, and this motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Manda moved a vote of thanks to A. H. Hews & Co. of Long Island City, N. Y., and Cambridge, Mass., for their kindness in lending to the show thousands of pot saucers. W. R. Pierson then moved a vote of thanks to Jos. A. Manda for his excellent services as flower show manager. The question of date for the 1915 show will be settled by the show committee and the International Exposi a show in 1915, next year. F. R. Pierson stated that a number of the points brought out Jn the discussion had been considered by the committee previously, and he felt that their free deliberation at this time would assist the next committee greatly in its undertakings. W. E. Marshall, chairman of the outing committee, reported that plans are being made for holding a suc- cessful outing of the club at Glen Island, on Wed- nesday, July 1, and stated that adequate arrangements were being made for holding the customary sports, etc. Election of new members was then in order, and the following were admitted to membership: John R. Baumann, Railway, N. J.; Joachim Boehler, Locust Valley, N. Y.; Charles H. Brown, New York; H. D. Darlington, Flushing, L. I., N. Y.; Anthony F. Dwver, North Bergen, N. J.; Thos. F. Galvin, New York; Sol. Hanfling, New York; W. R. Hitchcock, New Rochelle, N. Y.; Thos. L. Hughes, Millbrook, N. Y.; John A. Kennedy, Red Bank, N. J.; J. R. Kervan, New York; A. Kottmiller, New York; Samuel H. Russin, New York; F. A. Steinhoff, West Hoboken, N. J. The following were nominated for election at the May meeting: J. B. Deamud, New York; Herman Mamitsch, Englewood, N. J.; S. G. Milosy, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Wm. H. Mallon, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Wm. Enten- mann, Jersey City, N. J.; C. N. Durrie, Elizabeth, N. J.; Harry Ramm, New York; Richard Holloman, New York; Edw. C. Vick, Newarlt, N. J.; L. Bonnet, New York; A. H. Fisher, Winfield, L. I., N. Y.; Paska G. Josephson, New York. H. A. Bunyard stated that the American Sweet Pea Society was scheduled to hold its annual exhibition in this city under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of New York, which had made appropriation toward the Sweet Pea Society's premium list. He asked that the club appropriate $50 toward the prize list, and upon motion of Mr. Ebel, it was so ordered. No Exhibits Staged A regrettable feature of the evening was the fact that despite the request of the exhibition committee, not even one exhibit was made. This is the first meeting in some time where this has occurred, and the absence of exhibits was keenly felt, since this feature has be- come of considerable interest and value to the club. Inasfnuch as good care is taken of all stock exhibited, it is to be hoped that at future meetings displays worthy of the New York Florists' Club will be made. Lecture on "Insects and Their Control" Pres. Duckham announced that Dr. Headley, State Entomologist of New Jersey, had been invited to be present and deliver an illustrated lecture, but owing to the fact that a stereopticon had not been secured for the evening. Dr. Headley consented to speak to the members without the advantage of being able to illus- trate his points. Dr. Headley delivered an interesting lecture on in- sect problems, and held the attention of his listeners, while he related in simple language just what method was pursued in studying insects that affect florists' stock, and learning the means of curbing them. Dr. Headley described the different manners of feeding of the various insects, stating that for those which chew the foliage, the method of combating was entirely dif- ferent from that for insects which suck the foliage. It was by studying these habits that the experiment sta- tion officials were able to learn what insecticides were of value in each instance. For the chewmg insect he had found arsenate of lead valuable, while for the sucking insect some of the nicotine preparations, mixed with soap, had been found efficacious. He also discussed fungicides and fumigants. On invitation to question W. R. Pierson stated that much trouble was being experienced by growers with the Chrysanthemum leaf-roller; Mr. Pierson related what he knew of the life and work of that insect, and stated that in the West he had seen Chrysanthemum house sections greatly devastated by it. Dr. Headley gave it as his opinion that a good means of combating the leaf-roller would be through the use of arsenate of lead early in the season, even before the insect made its appearance. So far as he could see, the leaf-roller was not detected by the grower until possibly two- thirds of its life had been spent, at which time it was difficult to control the pest. By beginning the treat- ment before the appearance of the insects he believed much could be accomplished. He stated further that he felt that this particular trouble should be overcome without the amount of expense and work to which Chrysanthemum growers were put, and he announced that for the New Jersey Experiment Station he stood ready and willing to visit RJr. Pierson's establishment in the endeavor to assist him, which offer Mr. Pierson accepted. Dr. Headley received a vote of thanks for his interesting lecture, and much hearty applause for his offered co-operation with the growers. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE A Business Paper For Business Men At Robert Scott & Son's, Sharon HUl, Pa. block of 18,000 Killarney Brilliant Roses, one year old, grafted, grown in solid beds. The i foreground is Edward Schwartz, who has had Brilliant in his i and who has grown it brilliantly See text page 976 976 The Florists' Exchange Chicago Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held on Thursday evening, April 9, in the Hotel La Salle. As this meeting came in Easter week when the florists, as a rule, are busy, the attendance was not as large as on former occasions, but those who did attend made up in enthusiasm all there was lacking in numbers. The name of R. E. Wood of Chicago was proposed for membership, and the following were elected to mem- bership: David Lundin, Clarendon Hills, 111.; J. J. GruUeman, Lisse, Holland; James E. Jones, Richmond Ind.; A. M. Sanders and Peter Schowobo, both of Chicago. President French stated that the railroad officials, whose line the club decided to adopt as the official route to the Boston convention, were anxious to meet the transportation committee of the club so that all the details of the trip could be arranged, and the company could proceed to give the occasion all the publicity it deserves. As the chairman of the transportation com- mittee is absent from the city, M. Barker was appointed by the president to give the matter the necessary atten- tion until further arrangements could be made. A communication from John Young, secretary of the S. A. F., was read in regard to affiliation with that society. It was stated that this matter would have the consideration of the affiliation committee of the S. A. F. at the next meeting prior to the convention, the details of which the club would be duly notified. In view of the fact that the next meeting of the American Peony Society is to be held in this city, to which place it has been invited by the club in connection with the Horticultural Society of Chicago, after some consideration of the matter it was decided that a com- mittee be appointed from the club to meet a committee from the Horticultural Society to arrange for all the details of the meeting. The president appointed the fol- lowing committee: Arnold Ringier, Ed. F. Winterson and H. N. Bruns. J. C. Vaughan was appointed by the president to confer with G. A. Dennison, Chief of Department of Horticulture, Panama-Pacific Exposition, in regard to the establishment of headquarters at the Exposition for all horticulturists, where they could register and meet others who might be in attendance there. Two handsome vases of Gardenias were on exhibi- tion, contributed by the Poehlmann Bros. Co., that were very much admired, they being the first flowers of this kind that were ever exhibited before the club. Mr. Berry, the Gardenia grower for this company, was present and made some remarks concerning the success- ful culture of these flowers. Mr. Berry is recently from the Dale Estate in Canada, where he made a spe- cialty of Gardenia culture. "EmtopEAN Seeds" in his letter this week (in the Seed Trade Report), says that the temperature has reached 108 degrees Fahr. in the sun. Old Sol is surely grow- ing chilly. If there is any section of horticulture that is neglected by The Exchange, let us know of it. Choisya tehnata in pots: this sounds well, especially when we also read that the plants were "a mass of bloom." Splendid stock for Easter, surely. There are ninety million people in the United States. If, on the average, each spent lOe. in flowers on Easter, the sum total of the expenditure would amount to $9,000,000. The department stores are becoming, or indeed have become, serious competitors of the legitimate, bona-fide retail florists, especially at Easter, in the sale of flow- ers and plants. It should be kept in mind that the pages of The Exchange are each Oifer 50 per cent, larger than those of any other paper in the same field. And as for the contents — well, "we challenge comparison." In the Sunday edition of The World there appeared a colored illustration of the Hadley Rose together with a brightly written account of it. The write-up was ex- cellent and carefully done, while for rough and ready printing the colored illustration was very fair. Lovers of outdoor flowering shrubs have a feast in our pages this week. The article by A. Osborn, deal- ing with some of the new or newer shrubs, many of them from Western China, and which have been tested for the longest period at Kew, England, is of great value and should be held by for reference. Easter has not belied the hopes we had formed. Trade has been good in all sections. Lilies are said to have been in less demand ; Sweet Peas and Violets sold especially well; corsage bouquets, some of them quite novel, were more in demand; elaborate baskets and plants were less called for; and, taken altogether, prices were perhaps rather lower. Yet business was good and there are few that are not rejoicing. Several members of a gardeners and florists* society were discussing matters by themselves at a monthly meeting and telling how the Potato pests had got into their crops. Said one: — "They ate my whole crop in two weeks." Then another spoke up: "They ate my crop in two days, and then sat around on the trees and waited for me to plant more." Here a commercial traveler for a seed house broke in: "Well boys," he said, "that may be so, but I'll tell you what I saw in our own warehouse. I saw four or five beetles examin- ing the books about a week before planting time to see who had bought seed." At Robert Scott & Son's, Sharon Hill, Pa. A house of Irish Fireflame a single 6-petaled Rose, of aljpecdliar fiery color.' ' These are grafted olanta and set out late m the Summer of 1912. They are now over 10-ft. high; tremendous grower"; and most prolific bloomers. See text An election of Carnations was recently undertaker by the Journal of Horticulture with the following re- sults: *May Day, 61 votes; Triumph, 57; "White Won- der, 53; *Scarlet Glow, 48; "Enchantress, 45; * White Enchantress, 40; *Mrs. C. W. Ward, 35; *Winsor, 33: •Rose Pink Enchantress, 31; Lady Northcliffc, 31 "Beacon, 30; "White Perfection, 28; Mikado, 27; Mary Allwood, 20; "Rosette, 19; Sunstar, 19; Lady Meyer. 19; Carola, 19; Empire Day, 18; "Enchantress Supreme. 17; Pink Delight only obtained five votes; while Gloriosa'. Champion and Gorgeous had three votes. The varieties that are starred are of American Origin. Recently I referred to Rosa laxa as a stock uponi i which to bud garden Roses. Another writer now says:i I "I find it the best doer with me. I have used it everj since it came out, and I never have any complaints II about it. I make enquiries every year of my custome concerning it, and lots of them say, 'What roots Rose trees have!' My experience is just the contra; with seedling Briers. I lost, last year,' 4000 out of 601 which were put out, side by side, with laxa. I heard complaints about laxa, but can never get a satisr: factory answer when I have asked the reason. There another stock which will come to the front before years are over, and that is Gamon's Thornless." Makie V. Caruthers in the New York Times had poem of five verses, the first two being: Oh, such a busy outdoor world! Such putting forth of leaves! Such prinking of the tiniest buds That Nature's workshop weaves ! For Winter weather now is past — The garden's waking up at last! Narcissus rears his scented crest— A. dainty little fellow; The Crocuses, look shyly up, AU painted blue and yellow. And, bordering the narrow beds. The modest Violets lift theii heads. The Red-flowered Broom DalU-'1 albus. 1 A new hybrid Broom of rare beauty is Cytisus morei— the parents being C. Andreanus and C. Grafted on the Laburnum as a stock, the plants grow as tall and robust in growth as the parents. So far, plants rooted from cuttings have made very little progress. Seedlings are very mixed in character; some have yellow flowers, others white, or cream, a number with the blotch of C. Andreanus, and a few with the rosy-purple flowers of the hybrid, but these latter are noticeably weak in growth. The most remarkable and puzzling character is the color (rosy-crimson and cream) of the flowers, which differ from both parents. A Brooni of prostrate growth for old walls and for use in the rock garden is C. Beanii with golden yellow flowers. This is said to be a chance hybrid between C. Ardoini and biflorus. A. O. ^^ Famous Roses at Robt. Scott & Son's, Sharon Hill, Pa. There have been few Rose introductions that have met with such instant favor as Killarney Brilliant. It has won appreciation everywhere, and will be planted this year in large quantities in all the leading Rose es- tablishments. A visit to Robt. Scott & Son, at Sharon Hill, Pa., proved that they, as the introducers, have raised a fine stock. They have 28,000 plants of it growing here, ail grafted, and the accompanying photo- graphs give a glimpse of how it is thriving. From these plants were taken, this past Winter, over 100.000 eves and cuttings. Four years ago the entire stock of it here was 36 plants, the Scotts' own planting of it this year will be increased to about a total of -10.000. Next" to Brilliant there is Irish Fireflame, of a color befitting its name. The houses of it here show it al- most running wild in growth and bloom. Some time ago Edward Schwartz found a sport of this variety, of a bright red color, with a pink base. It has been named Afterglow, and stock is being worked up. Hundreds of Alexander Dickson's seedlings are nn trial here, and there are some remarkable Roses ani'm-r them, a number of which look very promising and will be given exhaustive tests. There are several reds nf a dazzling shade, one being almost a pure vermilion. The standard varieties include Mrs. Aaron Ward, Bulgarie, Double Pink Killarney and some Melod\-. The two latter varieties will be discarded after this season. A bed of Mrs. Chas. Russell is being tried this year, while Hadley, Prince d'Arenberg, and Ophefia will, in the coming year, be given a chance to demon- strate their wortli. The Gardenia houses have been producing some ex- cellent blooms this year, and Edward Schwartz looks forward to a good cut for Easter. The entire flower crop from this place is sent in to the Leo Niessen Co. at Philadelphia, every morning, by the Scotts' big auto- W. H. E. i The Florists' Exchange 977 New York Easter Trade .913, Easter Sunday fell on March 23, the earliest iate on which it has occurred, or will occur, between 1906 and 1977 at least. In 1943, Easter Sunday will be on April 25, the latest it has faUen, or will fall, within the period of years before mentioned. This year Easter Sunday was on April 12. A comparison of the dates will show then, that Easter Sunday this year was about four days later than the half way mark, which would )e about April 8, between the extreme early date, March 23, and the extreme late April 23. Whereto," the reader may ask, "does all this lead"? Simply to this, that the date on which Easter Sunday )ccurs has much to do with whether the grower has to lurry on or hold back his plants and flowers to have hem in prime condition for Easter. This year the skill- ful grower had to do neither. Furthermore, weather conditions in the ante-Easter iveek always are a large and uncontrollable factor in the sale of plants and flowers, and have a direct bear- ng also upon the labor inrolved in delivering these. The weather condition this year in this city, during the ihree days immediately preceding Easter Sunday and )n Easter Sunday itself, were almost, or quite, ideal for stimulating sales and facilitating deliveries, and to Jiis fact may be attributed in a measure the large sales )f plants and the considerable sales of cut flowers n-hich made Easter 1914, from a business standpoint it least, a moderately profitable one to growers, whole- salers, and retailers. Plants at Wholesale I From the many plant growing establishments within pasy delivering distance from New York there came |nto the wholesale plant stores and the retail florists itores a large supply, comprising the usual kinds, shapes, md sizes, but very little that was novel. From such ■eports as have been obtainable from the growers, jracticaUy all stock in fit condition for delivery was lisposed of and delivered before the Saturday preced- ing Easter Sunday. The wholesale plantsmen also sold learly the entire stock of plants which they had to 'jfler to the retail florists. The prices obtained for these by the wholesale plantsmen were about as follows: '.cacias, small supply, SI to $20; Azaleas, a large sup- ly in small and medium sizes, extra large specimens SOc. to $10; Boronias, small supply, $1 to $5; lougainvilleas, abundant supply, fair demand, but some ieft unsold, SOc. to $15; Cinerarias, medium supply, iioderate demand, 25c. to 50c.; Daffodils, small supply, !5c. to $1.50 per pan; Ericas, full supply, sold well, iOc. to $8; Genistas, good plants scarce, 35c. to $6; , Hyacinths, only a moderate supply, selling well at 10c. ' to 12c. per "spike of blooms; Hydrangeas, full supply, inany becoming unsalable because of wilting, sales had o be urged, 50c. to $5; Kalmias, small supply, 50c. to $8; Jlacs, moderate supply, moved well, $1.50 to $3; Lily of he Valley, fair supply, sold freely at SOc. to $2 per )0t or pan; Longiflorum Lilies, an over supply of short ilants, tall plants rather scarce, many, especially of he shorter plants, unsold, lOc. to 12c. per flower or md; Marguerites, very few large plants, moderate sup- )ly of small ones, all sold, 3Sc. to $8; Primula obconica, Qedium suppiy, sold well, 15c. to SOc. ; Orchids, mostly 'attleya (especially Schrodera2) and Dendrobiums, noderate supply, sold well, $3 to $10; Rhododendrons, ipply and demand, $1.50 to $5; baby rambler loses, supply rather small, all sold, SOc. to $l"50; Roses, limbing, large supply of fine stock, and a good demand, II to $15; Roses, h. p., quality excellent, medium supply, old out, SOc. to $2; SpiriEas, normal supply, sold well, 5c. to $1; TuUps, moderate supply moved well at 25c. 0 $1.50 per pot or pan. Plants at Retail Calls at many of the retail stores, and an observation if the specimen plants and combination of plants in laskets, hampers, and other receptacles, disclosed the general trend of the growers' ofl'erings and the selec- ions of the retailers this season. It was noticeable at mce that more fine specimen plants were off'ered this rear, and fewer plant combinations, and that there was 1 decided increase in plants grown in standard form. 'arlicularly noteworthy among the single specimen ilants were Rhododendron Pink Pearl, Hydrangeas, .jrown in standard form, blue Hydrangeas, in bush j'orm; Chorizemas, of excellent quality; Azalea Indica n pyramid form, one of the finest offerings of the jeason; Roses, grown in standard forms, particularly jrausendschon and Lady Gay; large Acacias; hybrid |5ricas; Cattleyas; Genistas, grown in standard form; .ady Gay Roses grown in basket form; Longiflorum -ilies, several to a tub; Boronias; Cypripedium acaule, ■• native, terrestrial orchid, several in a pan; h. p. Roses In pans and tubs, particularly one Paul Neyron Rose bearing 50 to 75 blooms; Lily of the Valley in mossed pans; also Dutch Hyacinths and Tulips grown in the lame way; Marguerites, and some fine BougainviUeas jrown in several forms. Of the plant combinations, especially attractive were Azaleas, Ericas and Pteris n low ivory finished baskets, either white, or tinted green, blue or pink; hybrid Ericas, in several varieties in hoop handled, forestry baskets, blue Hydrangeas, with trimming of Pussy WiUow twigs in low handled, gilt willow baskets; Dutch Hyacinths and Pteris ferns in low, rectangular boxes with Japanese panels; Catt- leyas and Adiantum Farleyense in baskets; purple Lilacs, and Spiraeas in green tubs, and a large Bougain- villea and Spiraeas in a high handled gilt basket. Cut Flowers at Wholesale The supply of cut flowers in general for Easter was abundant. The volume of sales was large, but when Easter business was all over, there were many staple and miscellaneous items of stock unsold, and few short- ages. Taking up the different items of stock, it may be noted that there was a heavy supply of Am. Beauty Roses, and the demand for these was not sufficient to exhaust this supply. The choicest special grade blooms sold at from 40c. to SOc. each, and fancies at 30c., and the other grades at corresponding prices. After 12 o'clock on Saturday night, the prices broke, and blooms could be bought for half of the above quotations. The supply of tea Roses of all kinds was also abundant, and although these met with a good demand there were more than enough to satisfy the requirements. Top grade blooms of the several varieties sold at about the follow- ing prices: The KiUarneys, My Maryland, Lady Hil- lingdon, Richmond, Mrs. Shawyer, Milady and Bulgarie, 8c., lOc, 12c. and ISc. each, the latter figure being very exceptional, and only for the choicest extra special blooms, 10c. being the prevailing figure; Bride and Bridesmaid, 8c.; Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Chatenay and Mock, lOc, 12c. and ISc. each, some extra choice blooms of Mrs. Ward, Mock and Sunburst realizing as high as 20c. each, this price however, being very excep- tional, 12c. and ISc. being the prevailing figures. Carnations were in large supply, and the fact that sales were good, and that no very great numbers remain unsold, was attributable to the very reasonable prices for which they were offered, namely 3c. and 4c. each for the best blooms, with some sales of extra choice whites and Mrs. Ward, and such comparative novelties as Gloriosa, Pink Delight and Rosette at 5c. There was a large supply of Cattleya Schroderae, and a very moderate supply only of Mossiae and very few Gigas ; the finest of the first named variety sold at from 40c. to SOc.; Mossias at 7Sc. to $1 each, and Gigas at $1. Gardenias were plentiful, and the choicest blooms realized $3 to $4 per doz. The supply of cut blooms of Longiflorum Lilies was very abundant, in fact far in excess of the demand. This was particularly true of the blooms on short stems, a great many thousands of which were left unsold; these shorter stem blooms ,,t^^» ^^^^^£i J i ^.J^^^m m^^^ffim f.:^^k '^^^m^ ^^ gs^^pPUl 0P\ ft / \^rai8 ^iK R^\^ I ^^^mI p^ --^- est you can buy is the cheapest. You are doing business with the best educated and most refined people; they are tasteful, and if your reading matter is not of the highest class it finds its way to the waste basket, but if above the average, is used for reference. The Elizabeth Nursery Company, Elizabeth, N. J., writes as follows: We are located in the suburbs of New York City and most of our clients are New York business men who commute. They seem to take particular pleasure in their home grounds, and no special eft'orts are used in getting them interested. We try to make each client a friend, and give him all the suggestions we can toward proper care of his plants and trees. During the Sum- mer, we call on most of them and further advise about the care and cultivation of their plants, answering such questions as they may ask about other trees and plants in which they are interested. The Shade Tree Commission This commission, in many of our towns, plants trees in a certain number of streets yearly, the cost being assessed against the property by petition of the resi- dents of the said streets. This calls the attention of the property owner to his own grounds, who naturally does not like his place to look worse than his neigh- bor's, and we believe if the trade should push for a Shade Tree Commission in their own town, more trees, shrubs and perennials would be used. The realty de- velopers have been, and are, using large quantities of stock around their new buildings in order to show tlicm off, and in many cases, get $500 to >P1000 more tlian they would have otherwise. Buyers Becoming Enlightened The day of the house to house canvasser of nursery stock has passed in this section, as most of the cus- tomers icnow more about trees and shrubs than the agents and can tell in a minute or two- whether the agents know their stock or not. Many _ orders are lost that would otherwise be given on account "of the cus- tomer's doubting whether the advice is trustworthy or not, and he plants nothing, fearing possible loss and trouble, so if we are not sure that certain trees and shrubs would be hardy and thrive on the customer's grounds, we tell him so and do not let him spend his money for nothing. From these letters and the otlier. comments, it is hoped that some hints or suggestions may be the result, and a help to those particularly who may have had less experience in this direction. Beautifying the Home Grounds By S. HARTRIDGE 13 I PliOPLE of means all over the country are taking more interest in beautifying their home groimds than ever before. Ocean travel has had a great deal to do with the awakening interest. Americans re- turning from their trips to the old country, the Father- land, or HoUand, France or Italy, where bare and bleak looking estates are the exception, are dissastis- fied with their home grounds and call in the landscape gardener, or sometimes the local florist, to make them attractive, and it is for him to make a good job or leave it alone. If the florist does not understand the art, let him make a rough sketch of the grounds and consult someone who does. It will be a good in- vestment for him. Scarcely any two places can be treated exactly alike. Each presents its own problems and the owner fre- quently has his own little pet fancies which have to be incorporated into the plan. Sometimes it is a formal garden which always requires very careful treatment to make it merge into, or harmonize with the surroundings, especially on a small suburban place. Landscape gardening requires- very careful thought and many years of study. There is no short cut to the attainment of a knowledge of the art. I remember a landscape gardener whom I worked for on Long Island over twenty years ago, saying that it was a business of which the more one knows the more one sees he has to Everybody admires a beautiful object, whether it be a picture, a boat, a horse, a house or grounds. It con- cerns us all, therefore, in planning and planting the home grounds, to do the best that can possibly be done, and to give even the smallest place our most careful study, and remember that cheap work does not pay. A thorough preparation of the grounds is very im- portant to the successful planting of trees and shrubs. The whole border should be spaded at least 18in. deep and not merely just to have holes dug in the grass as some landscape gardeners advocate. I talked with a gardener the other day who practiced that method, who was also an enthusiast for natural effects, but what looks more unnatural than a border of shrubs stuck in holes in the grass ! The shrubs will thrive so much better where the whole border is cultivated. The bare spots can be planted with armuals the first year or two, and the effect wM be a great deal more pleasing, also requiring less care than when grass is allowed to grow between. Here is where the owner's love of flowers may be gratified. Perennials may be planted as a fore- ground to the shrubbery, and this plan will often take the place of the formal garden which is impossible to arrange in a great many small places. A knowledge of landscape architecture is a great aid to the retail nurseryman. Frequently in calling on a customer in regard to the planting of a few shrubs I notice where the grounds could be improved, and I suggest some alterations. It may be taking up a few large shrubs that are dotted in the grass, massing them in a border, or it may be altering a bed or turfing it over. The customer is delighted with the change — knew there was something wrong with the place, but did not know just what. So it is "up to us" florists, landscape gardeners, and nurserymen to be alert, enthusiastic and 980 The Florists' Exchange ready to give advice and make suggestions— but always diplomatically. , ^^ Our little city of Norwich is called the "Rose of New England." Its rock-ribbed hiUs are very picturesque, but the art of landscape gardening has been rather neglected, although the residents seem to see the need of a little more planting, especially around the founda- tions of their houses. A great many of them in the AVinter use small trees of Red Cedar which are cut off and stuck in the ground to form a mass effect, and it certainly does brighten up the landscape and relieve the bareness. Here I want to say a word in praise_ of Retinisporas for small groups against the foundation; nothing is quite so effective, especially on a small place. A group of more or less formal plants is always advis- able against the buildings. They do outgrow their posi- tion in a few years, but by a judicious use of the prun- ing knife and shears, their time of usefulness can be pro- longed. They can be rearranged, the taller ones made use of in some other part of the grounds, and the cost is not prohibitive, even if they had to be renewed. The ordinary bedding plants have to be renewed every year. I have in mind two plants of Retinispora plumosa aurea which were planted, one on each side of a flight of five or six steps, and had grown to a height of 6ft. or 7ft. The sides next the steps were kept vertical, and were about 30in. higher than the steps, following the line of them from top to bottom. The outer sides were clipped round, forming a bank of foliage which made a very attractive setting to the steps. Norwich, Conn. S. HAETEmoE, Norwich Nurseries. Seclusion Got from Hedges From tune to time we have given illustrations of the California Privet in hedge shape, or to show its useful- ness in screening objectionable views and for wind- breaks. Today we present one which shows its usefulness in a way not often seen. A group of three or four residences have all been hedged in as one in arranging boundaries and divisions, forming of the whole a pleas- ing attraction to the neighborhood. Although the plant- ing was in the hands of one gardener, as will be seen, the planting about . each dwelling is not all the same. The entrance to some from the street have not an arched formation as others have, and the division fences of Privet are not all alike. The pruning has been carefully looked after, being performed three times during the season, that the hedges may present a clean line of green the whole Summer through. Archways of Privet are at times an addition to the at- traction of a place. It is not uncommon to see a wire frame arch set in place first, the Privet being then trained around it, but this is not really necessary. Those the picture shows had no wire frame; the shoots from the bushes at the sides were allowed to grow to the height desired, then were bent over to meet at the top, tied together, quickly forming an arch, which, if not perfect, soon became so, for as the growth is made from year to year it is the fault of the pruner if the arch is not perfect. The Rhododendrons planted with the hedge behind them are excellently placed for Winter protection. Their position is facmg north, so that there is hardly an hour of sunshine on them all day, and then the sur- rounding hedges do much to break the wind from them. Looking at the hedges, and formations from the Privet it reminds one of the Yew plantings in the "Italian Gardens" of some of the grounds in Europe; and it proves how useful this Privet is. Shrubs That America Should Supply for Itself By JOSEPH MEEHAN IT has often surprised those who are aware of the great sums of money sent abroad every year for trees and shrubs, why this money could not be spent at home. We claim, and justly too, that there is en- terprise and activity enough in our people to propagate all we need, yet the fact is we do not do it. With a continent as large as ours, possessing all kmd of soils and climates, there could be produced here everything in the way of trees and shrubs that we now import. There are many successes here proving this. Take that of evergreen seedlings, for example. There are firms here now, wholly devoted to this par- ticular line and which have made a complete success of it, and this, too, in spite of the fact that there are better situations in other States for this particular business than the ones they have chosen. Native Trees that Are Imported In the way of trees there are now imported such sorts as the Norway and the Sugar Maple, White Birch, the many varieties" of Beech, Larch, Magnolias, Plane, Oaks, Ginkgo, Linden, Elms and Hickories. Many of these are native treesi Every practical nurseryman knows that these trees can be raised here through the various means of seeds, layers, cuttings, grafts and the like. Probably the half of them require but the sowing of the seeds in Autumn, to have a seedling for every seed sown, practically. That such seedlings as those, of the Hickories, Oaks and Elms have been imported from Europe, raised from seeds exported from here, is known to the writer, as it doubtless is to others. This surely proves there could be no good reason for sending those seeds to Europe to be sown, then the plants to be sent back here. Cheaper European labor could hardly ac- count for it. Seedsmen could name many other trees of which the same is true — seeds sent from here, seed- lings raised, and the plants brought back to sell. Take next the case of shrubs, and note that a single firm will often import a hundred thousand of them, and then wonder why it is that we do not raise them ourselves. The greater number of these are increased from cuttings, and no reason in the world exists to hinder the rooting of such cuttings here; not a single requisite of climate and soil exists that we do not possess. That such propagation can ba done profitably here is illustrated in the case of the hdrdy Hydrangeas and the Japanese Snowball, both of which are propa- Some uses of California Privet— See " Seclusion Got from Hedges " gated here by the hundred thousand, and with the greatest ease. Yet in spite of this, it is said their im- portation is not unknown. Coniferous Evergreens In the case of coniferous evergreens, there is abundant evidence of the practicabihty of raising them here. There are Western firms which have made a specialty of the business and have succeeded in spite of their climate. Artificial shade has been provided by erecting acres of lath arbors under which the seed beds are formed and the seeds sown. There are many States, notably some on the Pacific Coast, where the climate is much more favorable than those referred to, and where probably no artificial shading would be required. The climate of Oregon and Washington has frequently been stated to resemble greatly that of the European countries in which the seedbng evergreens are raised to such good advantage. Both photographs and the word of travelers tell us of acres on acres of seeds of Pines, Douglas Spruce, Thuyas and other American evergreens sown in the open in Europe, with no shading of any kind used, and many of our nurserymen import these from Europe, and so do many of our foresters. Then taking up such evergreens as Cupressus, Juniperus, Retini- sporas, Taxus and the like, it is well known that they are of the easiest nature to root from cuttings, and not one but could be increased in this way to any extent desired. Broad-leaved Evergreens Many of them must be considered apart from the other trees and shrubs mentioned. Taking Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Kalmias, Buxus and Andromedas as examples, they require nicer care and more patience when seed- lings are to be considered. Yet Europeans have nothing on us in the way of climate: they may have in patience. The three heading the list have seedlings tor their basis, varieties being worked upon these. The seeds are sown in pans, in fine peaty soil, the pans covered with glass so that the soil is constantly damp. In this way, if the seeds are fresh and good, the seedlings may rea- sonably be looked for in a month or two. This is how these plants are started in Europe, and our own propa- gators will agree that there is no reason why it could not be done with us. In a natural state the Rhododendron is often found with seedlings surrounding old plants, when they are growing near water, yet on elevated ground where the soil is constantly damp without being subject to wash- ings, which furnishes a hint as to the conditions required. The Andromedas in mind are the two evergreen sorts, floribunda and Japonica. These can also be increased from cuttings, under glass, of half ripened wood; Azaleas from seeds, and from the half ripened shoots Less Hardy Evergreens We wish to take now some of the less hardy shrubs of evergreen character, many of which are now imported unnecessarily, we think. There are the Sweet Bay (Laurus nobUis) ; the English Laurel (Laurocerasus), and the English Holly (Ilex Aquifolium). Both the Sweet Bay and the English Laurel are readily raised from cuttings under glass, kept moist throughout their rooting. Even if the plants had to be grown under glass there would be no greater cost attached to it, but this is not necessary when we think of the many States in which they would endure all the cold met with. It seems a reflection on us to look to Europe for plants so easily produced here. In our warmer States their growth would be rapid, so that the standard shape, in which they are oftenest seen, could soon he attained. Of the Holly, when considering the English, which has prettier foliage than our native one, Opaca, what apphes to one in relation to its cultivation is applicable to tlie other as well. Seeds are to be considered first. These require a whole year in the soil before sprouting. Then, as the seedlings grow they must be transplanted every few years to ensure good roots, looking to en- suring their living when of larger size. As all are not berry bearing, they must be watched when they flower. The perfect flowered ones are to receive first considera- tion, next the pistillate ones; the staminates are useful, but, of course, never have berries. It takes many years to get Hollies 4ft. to 5ft. high and of good bushy shape, but is there any question of our ability to produce them as well as the Europeans ! The native Holly is con- sidered hardy through New England; the English is liardy northward to Philadelphia. There are several other broad-leaved evergreens which may be well considered as desirable to receive the attention of our propagators, as Euonymus Japonicus, Ligustrum Japonicum and L. lucidum, the Camphor Tree, - Myrtus communis, Photinia serrulata, Cerasus Carolinianus and Laurustinus. Every one of these is noted for beautiful foliage, and if grown as tub plants, would receive as much attention as the now so much used Sweet Bay. The Euonymus is already fairly well known, but chiefly as a lawn plant. Its glossy green foliage is much in its favor. When used in plantings the foliage suft'ers much in exposed positions. The Ligustrum named must not be confused with the decidu- ous sorts. They are true evergreens, with broad, shin- ing green leaves, of much beauty. There is every reason April 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange to think that as tub plants they would be much sought for. They endure quite considerable cold. The Camphor Tree, grown in tubs, is of great beauty. Its foliage is handsome as well as the whole appearance, while the odor of a crushed part gives the camphor. Though it can be raised from cuttings, as all the plants named can, the most satisfactory way is from seed. The European Myrtle, Myrtus communis, always pleases with its pretty, small, odoriferous leaves, and is most desirable for growing as a tub plant. Familiar to all European gardeners is the Laurustinus. It forms a bushy growth, carrying an abundance of its foliage throughout the year, and will endure some cold as well. Photinia serrulata is another broad-leaved evergreen, not uncommon in the South, though of Japanese origin. Its foliage is of a dark green color, its buds having a pinkish red color as they expand. Cerasus Caroliniana is an evergreen, native of the South, where it is used for hedging, as well as for formuig arbors, and as single specimens. Its foliage is not unlike that of the Cerasus serotina, but thicker and of evergreen nature. It is easily grown from seeds as well as from cuttings. Besides these partly hardy evergreens for lawn or dwelling, in tubs, for which purpose they may be con- sidered well suited, there must be remembered also the many States in which they are quite hardy, and from which orders for ornamental plants are continually being seTit out. It appears to us that there is every reason why the propagation of these plants, as well as the many others named in these notes should be imdertaken by our own experts. As we have tried to show, there is no difficulty in finding the climate suitable for their propagation and growth. The cheaper labor of Europe, as against its better remuneration here, is rapidly dis- appearing, writers tell us. Should this not prove true, and this still be a bar to the extension of the business with us, the remedy is in the people's own hands. These notes are intended to show that there is no physical reason why the trees and shrubs cannot be propagated here as well as in Europe. The Newer Trees, Shrubs and Climbers Tested at Kew As an introduction to this subject by a writer in England, it , will perhaps make the article of more value to readers if brief reference is made to the climatic and other conditions at Kew. It should then be more easy to gather some idea of the plants hkely to succeed in the different sections in America. In the United States the range of climate is exception- fl ally wide, and no doubt in the more southerly States many of these new treasures from China and else- where will thrive even better than with us. The climatic conditions in the neighborhood of New York and Boston are more favorable to the growth and flowering of many deciduous trees and shrubs than the districts around London. The line of demarcation be- tween the Summer and Winter season is much more defined, more sun and hotter weather in Summer, with longer and severer frost in Winter. We in England often have long spells of mild weather in January or February, causing the buds to burst and break into leaf. Then perhaps in March or April 10 deg. or 12 deg. of frost will follow, with disastrous results. Noth- ing suffers in this respect more than the Loniceras. On the other hand, however, evergreens, the HoUy and Yew, for instance, do uncommonly well with us. Though we are wont to complain of the light, sandy, and well-drained soil that covers the larger area of Kew, its comparative warmth and dryness in Winter has no doubt a good deal to do with the success of many subjects coming from, if anything, warmer coun- tries than our own. Lying low in the Thames valley, and also being flat, we are not so favorably placed as many gardens in the south and west of England, but being sheltered, and enjoying a temperature of seldom less than 15 deg. to IT deg. of frost (17 deg. and 15 deg. above zero) vegetation is very flourishing. When taking up the pen in response to a letter for I an article on trees and shrubs recently introduced to Kew gardens, the most prominent factor to consider is the preponderance of Chinese plants among those which ] call for special mention. Dr. Henry, and the French missionaries gave us an inkling of the floral treasures m that vast country, and during the last fifteen years E. H. Wilson, G. Forrest and W. Purdora have im- mensely enriched our gardens from that mysterious A Tree with Remarkable Bracts One of the most beautiful trees of recent intro- duction is undoubtedly Davidia involucrata from West- ern China. In its native habitat, reaching a height of 60ft to 70ft., the tree has some resemblance to the Lmden (Lime) tree in habit and leaf. The most re- markable feature of the trees are the large white floral bracts, 6in. or more in length, which appear with us toward the end of May. Small trees have already flowered in England and France. Propagation is ef- fected by cuttings. Salix Magnifica Salix magnifica appears destined to become one of the most ornamental and distinct Willows in cultiva- tion. We have no other Salix with leaves approaching it in size or beauty. They are already on our small tree. Gin. long and 4in. wide. In China, where they are up to 9in. long and 6in. wide, greyish green above, and glaucous beneath, the young wood is red. This Willow grows to a height of about 20ft., forming a large bush or small tree. Cuttings root readily inserted in a coldframe in October, and we have successfully layered the lower branches. The Maples Maples (Acers) from China are very promising as ornamental trees of moderate dimensions. A. Davidii is noteworthy because of its distinct stems, the dark green bark being freely streaked with white. A. Franchetii has ornamental, trilobed leaves; A. Henryi is one of the Negundo section; a prominent feature of A. griseum is the reddish brown bark, which flakes off like some of the Birches, and A. Oliverianum has pale green five-lobed leaves. When exhibited for the first time, Populus lasiocarpa, a new Poplar, created immense interest among arbori- culturists. The striking ovate-cordate leaves measure lOin. to 1ft. in length, and are bright green with very conspicuous red veins. Though most of the -young trees we possess at present have been propagated by graft- ing, they are not giving so much satisfaction as several specimens obtained from cuttings. A Chinese Tulip Tree Liriodendron Chinense, Chinese Tulip Tree, is worthy of note as growing freely with us. It forms a tree (iOft. high or more, but as in general appearance it resembles the North American Tulip Tree and the flowers are smaller, the probabiUty is that it will find little favor in the United States. We are grafting very :fuUy, using the American tree as a stock. Alnus cremastogyne is a tall tree of slender growth up to 100ft. in height, from Western China. Young trees raised at Kew from seeds collected by E. H. Wil- son are growing very freely with us. We are hoping it will prove a fitting companion by the lake-side and boggy ground, to our native A. glutinosa, A. firma from Japan and A. Oregona of Western North America which is one of, if not the most beautiful of all our catkin-bearing trees, during March and early AprU. Another genus represented by two species, one in North America and a second in Asia, is Cladrastis — C. tinctoria, the yellow wood of Eastern North America, and C. Sinensis, a new species from China. A deciduous tree of 50ft. or rather more in height, it has very ornamental pinnate leaves, with eleven to fifteen leaflets. TiUa Oliveri is a very distinct Chinese Linden or Lime. Small trees are growing freely in our collec- ton, grafted on T. Europsa. The leaves are very large, exceeding 6in. long and 5in. wide, rich green above and white beneath. A new species of Walnut, Juglans Cathayensis, has also to be recorded from China. The fruits do not possess the economic value of the European species, but in foliage the tree promises to be much more ornamental for pleasure grounds and parks. The pinnate leaves are decidedly attractive. Pyrus Veitchii is a small deciduous tree reaching 20ft. high, with deli- cate pink blossoms, followed in Autumn by clusters of A Clematis-covered arbor small crimson-purple fruits. This fruits freely in British gardens, and we already have plenty of home raised seedlings. Rose Colored Deutzias The introduction of Deutzia longifolia with rose- colored blooms, and D. Veitchii with deep rose flowers, has added considerable color to a family in which white blooms predominate. Deutzia Wilsonii is very vigorous in growth, and has large white flowers. All three are from China. The PhUadelphus, an allied family, has provided scope for the hybridist. Useful varieties of recent intro- duction include Virginal, double pure white, very large and fragrant blooms; Rosace, double, creamy white; Fantaisie, a large white flower; Avalanche, pure white; and purpureo-maculatus, white with rosy-purple center. Species of Berberis Recent explorations in China have considerably added to the number of Barberries in our gardens. So far, the most notable additions are Berberis Wilsonse, B. Stapfiana, and B. Sargentiana, but there are at least a dozen other species, though stiU more or less on their trial, which promise to be of considerable value in the outdoor garden. B. Wilsonae is a dense growing de- ciduous species of neat, rather dwarf spreading habit, about 3ft. high. The grey-green leaves and elegant arching branches make the plants attractive in Summer, but it is in Autumn when the bushes are laden with salmon-red berries, and have the charming tints of the leaves previous to falling that we see this Barberry in its greatest beauty. On this side, in addition to grow- ing it in beds and borders in the pleasure groimds, we find the plants effective in the rock garden. B. Stap- fiana is not unlike B. Wilsons in a small state, but in time the plants grow much taller and the habit is more erect. It is a very free fruiting species, and as these remain on the bushes with us until March, they have a lengthy season of beauty. The flowers are yel- low, the fruits carmine-red with a slight mealy bloom. B. Sargentiana seems likely to prove one of Wilson's most valuable introductions. It is a beautiful ever- green, resembling B. Wallichiana, but with us has proved quite hardy, while the last named suffers con- siderably during severe Winters. Similar reports hav- ing reached us of the hardiness of Sargeant's Barberry in the Arnold Arboretum, extensive plantings of this species will no doubt be made in both countries in the near future. Others now in commerce are: brevipanicu- lata, Coryi, dictyophylla, Gagrepainii, Geraldii, poly- antha and verruculosa. A New Witch Hazel Hamamelis mollis, a Chinese Witch Hazel, is more attractive in foliage and flower than either of the The Value of Clematis for Arbors The rapid growth of Clematis paniculata, and its beauty and fragrance when in flower, have made it one of the most popular vines we have. One of its good features is that at the close of Autumn all its growth can be cut away if desired, even to the ground, and when Spring returns, its new growth will advance more vigorous than ever. Our illustration shows how this Clematis has covered a lattice arbor erected at the base of a large tree, and shows the good quality of it as described. It is a mistake to plant this Clematis or any other vine and permit its climb- ing over living shrubs, as is often seen. The shrub that is covered is much damaged thereby. It should be used in this way only when the shrub is of no other value than to be a support to the vine. The fragrance of the flowers of this Clematis is most grateful. It has not, perhaps, the delicate odor of the older species. Cle- matis Flammula, but where room can be af- forded, both sorts may be planted, as C. Flammula blooms a month or more in advance of C. panicu- lata. As Flammula is a weak grower compared with paniculata, there is no competition between them, and room for both can be afforded. Seeds of Clematis are slow in germinating. Sown in Autumn or in Spring it is sometimes months be- fore they sprout, and they rarely all come up at once, buit continue appearing over a long period. — J. M. 982 The Florists' Exchange most other trees. The < Most of our propsigatSon cies, H. "" ;c<. yrouusing to become the - .: fonus. The , .:or than ;iny -s ins are also . - ^vell m water, ■-:s> a delioious ;row without - v.bit. hut with .-::•..-. a pjTamidal . .,.-. - ..;:er advantage. ii-.u.iry aiid earlr Fehruary. effected br grafting on ttie '\^^giniana. 1 ;;r:i!lv bclu'vc ve ba\e rt;i>ou to l>e thankful lor ;;■., -■■-»-■- -f some oi our iaiiies who adopted i _ ^ ;»s 8 profession. Ttie gardens of \ . . , .' :estif V to her great resoutcef utaess ;.. >i of plant material. We are forced ;c ;^..-. .... i_otIe eye of a true artist^ with ideas of htr own. The Place of Hardy Flowas The herbaceous flower gaideu as a modem feature of American homegrounds has become a fact, and as to its futxire there is no doubt. Of course the skeptic stiJl points to the brief flowering period of the best plcuits in ti " In conifers, one of our best eoit years is Finns Armandiu kared section, and in ce-.'.OTsJ of ti>e silver-green lev . - Bbotan Pine^ P. exce.< annually on the larger ; in height Dr. Hairy this beautiful Chinese Kiu- to Dwarf Conifers ate just no the rock garden, and tww of th intrwductiotts .■«re C-.;^^re,*sv., t.v a small givw"- ; leaves, and .«; lasii Fletcher !>T* sanden v .. r . - Bk*s: of Ottfr*..... . . introductions durins re- It behHigs bo the ave- .•,ype;;r,«ioe, by reason ... resemWes the - .-.re produced , >. exceed 30ft send seeds of Kew. w in great dem,e>v>ns species, old and new. We learned to treasure thou, yiet their viUtngne^ to thriv* oo a niinuBum of care^ and th«» hairiness, freqiuexitly has misled siMne of ns to kxit: at the per-pe of modem herbaceous gardens, and you will find it ibe former, for nearlv a century, have represented a constant repetition of' the customary Spring array of Hyacinths, "Tulips, Pansies and so forth. The FonnaUsm of Bedding During the succeeding Summer and Fall mootfas we witness the statdy display of Canuas, Geraniums, Cro- tons, Coletts, scarlet tsa^ and other bedding plants; brilliant in hue and verv often a cre^t tn a»e skill of the gardoier. For thiKe of ns interested with the executicai of the worfc it means the growing the material in masses. It carrying out and maintaiBing tiie outline of the ^vai design. The most important^ object is an effect of suf- lanency to last thrangboul oroamentatity which, in always be indispensable on our city st^ vai^ These designs and floral plant material are for the sunken garoei^ of puhHc parks and tiie formal parterres in front of impeding architectural structures, tjoth piddic and private. MoSiEed down to " '• " required by the average suburban home ground, it stituted the ruc^ eoBV€niait way of gardening to fnr- ni^ a efaeerful outward appearance. But we shoul.- realiEe that in its conventitmalism it remains a fom of gardemng showing the lesst iDdivaiuaB^. The own; r may tsbe pride in Us grounds, iae may be plants, he mar havie a deeper ccsscem in his mav not— the' outside aspect as a rule allows Uttfe or themis ;md Gladiolus, we see ourselves gradually glidin; over to the grand color finale of the "\utunm. Mont- bretias introduce new notes; we also enjoy the playful intermeteo of light-winged masses of flowers of Japanese Anemones, swaying in a gentle breeie. warm golden waves of tall late Helianthus and Hd eniums"which roll by and vanish, supreme effort of Dahlias, hardy Asters (the "Midiai mas Daisies" of the English)," and ChrysanthemunB vying with the hues of the Autumn foUage to give strength and radiance to the closing strains of the most beautiful of all color symphonies. To the human mind, the total picture is an illustration of the fleeting character of all things earthly. As a reomdfi- ating feature it offers the CCTtainty of an annual r^nr- rection in response to the call of a new Spring. Do yoa understand and feel why the herbaceous garden is " tinuonsly gaining in popularity? Prhacy vs. PnUicitS' It is not more 3ian natural to say and countenance under focrt? cf the r^Wic eye wHl or less differ fr«n our sot' - — = » - ■ ":• - th? informal" freedom of sheltered tt t :' fr; Is a certain oonventJ«Hiality r ;^ri to street or highway uni ; _; nower garden, as part of Amer -.- - -. ;_i repre- sent a sheltered atroospo.;:- :~ ■ -., ::• :tir- seir« a which to enter into and enjor floril :e the free exert: z planning^ is not :~.; far the most insttn final success. Toe store OQonter, tioo of berhaceoos So^ Mrdsammer and Fall en the interior of her bon increasinr nnnil>er 1 liemvsny I cl«e second. and a traditional eer«>^atNo and love n» the Iseautaful in floral sarden effects, resulted in producing examples widl wwrtti imitating. t»d tane favorites, for a fcog period inmates of modest country front yar«ls, re- entered the gates of the gardeiK of the arfetocracy. We witnessed the be^irinin^ not of a fad, but of a new era. As its morning ehime w« heard the plea fVir ttie lovely treasune of our giandnK^hers' Sower ^*rdei& The ntmemefit found ready enttxtsasts on ttiis side of the Atlantic; and has steaoSly gained in interest: ww find ours^ns face to face with the peien- niat flowvr garden as a disSnct l«andi of n^'adera garden art. The devidopraest in U^ direetioo is one of the raiod evoiutionarv features ebaracterfetic of o«r age- Se- v-f-onrr ^? ^.--^ of e-v' h;jt ?.' ye.sns, we find nearly -. .,. ..- ^..,- : :. . - -_--v-5,tJ{,a. Xur^ _ -sidy beitvsot- tiieir ivstrjse; racSical advice :-iT after year, ;:-.<«• WVMfe eo- t wviJ sheeted iver <3a?^Vaacwus Sower gardoi, pr>ef era^y the one of regular forniai design surrounded by tte greenery of hedges, or yrotected by raodaalely hi^ walls or white wooden fesces. and you stegp into a dif- ferent world. Th^e fe cotiing of impoang ^andenr in it, but w« very soon feei tiat shettered atmospbcse of a private horae.' We notice 5t3erent ground levdls, retain- ii^ walls lorowned by tsafestrAaes cosmwIiBg stairways with wldte wooden arTer-aeai siervi^ as si^porb for raraUer Rtna Ciea»tises. Tbe for- mality which, in resorting to a few ardHteetnial addi- ticsrs'fflr artistic itiSect, or utiStsriaa purpffie;, as sun- dials, statKsry, Jjqtanese stor>e lanterns, seats, garden hotses and pergofas, do^ sot aestroy tics sense of peaee- aflf-- To fact:; sert an "adP ia the wi; to take charge of a n: I^esuIt and after es]<de with the wi«te , I^ettooiiuta. with «ie yielb^ Crwsss, and the Wue of and Afit**;- Darinr Av Primula Seboldl .V and the wealtti ot" V " I)«a«Bn»c«9iie. Trv>V. d«Kv^. By the ,^:.: a»3 Darwin Taii,-. F»>x3!}>ve^ BeUS T^sroaiks. Swy*5 ■\' s^rriif .-n *:> «K- itV hybrtduiB. the wf iw53.iw of I OS thr"^e of S. Mc- Mediaa, or Ernest HonuiBS temss new inSipirst. - me^ WiSi eqiol ftankB^ 1 wi^ t» state It i- riaSa^nifkaai to be provd of "Henry A. Dreer" and Ameaica^ fiaremast: giowi!^ firm of isbEsn fei«iaKS |K«ffl- -.r-dv sarden Ptri^ ?..^ are ai Aar -ATmSiag three ceiw Mae of seBeraBse 9. for ^ a s& In the Blenst e IwM sta5«->r sriiK* of Tjkwi cjiH fiM- o«r ad»ainiS6c!ci Jitxi f-.^m 3i»w eg e-ce-say babawd «ardes>«s of tbe ss^ ^^a^ ©f jra|x»- n.»e "lis, nfas pansooiii-i. S-pcrcjiS, VewEWis^ Aa- AprU 18. 1914. The Florists' Exchange 983 The Easter Trade Witli a view of ascertaining actual trade conditions at Easter in diJferent sec- tions of the countrr, the following questions were submitted by tiie editor of The Florists' Exchange : A — Compared wltli last Easter, was the volmiie of business larger or B — Was the supply of plants available large or small? C — Wbat plants were most in demand? D— ■Wlat cut flowers were most in demand? E— What was the retail price per dozen on: Am. Beauty? Other Roses? F — What was the letail price on Carnations, per dozen, and -what G — Also, what were the prevailing prices for: lilies, each: Gardenias^ per doz.: Violets, per 100; Sweet Peas, per 100? Any other leader or specialty? H — Which was the leading factor in. your Easter sales, plants or cut I — Did the fact that the date -was later than Easter last year have any effect upon business? The answers received are embodied in the following reports: Ashland, 11. E — Am. Beauty, .<. 50c. to ?2.50. F- -^ and pinks. G — Lilies, 20c.; Vi weather the best lubtedly helped 1 Lilies. D — Car Peas, Roses and cut Von Sions. Other Eoses. $2. F— $1; White chantress. G— Lilies. 20c. to 25c.; lets, ?2; Sweet Peas. S2. Cut V C — Hyacinths, Easter Lilies, Jonquils. D — Carnations, Rose^-. n, — Other Roses, 51-50 to $2. F — SI. G — LiUes, 25c; Violets, 51.50; Sweet Peas, SI. H — Both sold well. I — Xone what- ever. Weather fine for business, fair all day Easter Sunday. — ^WiL H. CARP. Aubum, IT. T. — ^A — Larser. B — ^Large. C — Primulas, Tulips, Hyacinths, Azaleas, Easter Lilies. D — Violets. Peas, Eoses and Carnations. E — Am. Beauty, 53 to 512; other Roses, 51.50 to 53. F— 75c to 51; Enchantress was best. G — Lilies, each 25c. per bud; Violets, 52; Sweet Peas. 52. H— Plants. I— Xo.— DOBBS & SOX. Aurora, HL — ^A — ^Much larger. B — Could have used some more LUles. C — Lilies; Roses sold fairly well. D — Sw-eet Peas, Carnations, Roses. Xot much call for bulb stock. E — ^Am. Beauty up to SS. Other Roses, 51.50 to 52.50 for good Roses. F — 75c to 51. All sold well, crop short. G — Lilies. 25c: Violets, poor; Sweet. Peas, per 100 Violets, poor; Sweet Peas, per 100, was nearly all plants. I — Only that plants were in poor shape on that F— SL Don't rus"- 25c; Gardenias, 54 i; i S3: Sweet Peas. S3; '■ 100. H— Plants ir. There shotlld be a ^--: r part of retailers to si::r. — tic arrangements in the w^:. as you not only show surprised that btilb- account. We better stock for Eas'ter. Even _ Lilies toward the end were, taken had the public the proper use of flowers, bat you ele- vate the business from a bargain good T.ilit ;, pans" of Voii Sion and Muriilo D — Jonquils. Tulips, Carnations Tuli_ and Sweet Peas. other Roses. 52. Plants, I — Xo. Very rge supply of Lilies in Beverley which ade lie price lower than tisual. — J. W. rSL PHILBEC PlentifuL bul'oous stoc: , __ Genistas, tew baby ramblers. D — Jon^ —Fully as large. Lilies, pans of Azaleas, very few in fair amount, E — Other Roses. SI F— 51. Peas. 52: Jon- = --""=rs oper. a si.:.re t^o "D^ocks below "s on same street- To feave any in- crease with these two handicaps, and - stock and Lilies, r Roses. 52 and S3. florist wrote to -A Good Leading Florist." — G Large. otilbous stock. D — Roses, V"-"--- ley. Sweet Peas and Orchids- ~ - - - Eeanty. $5 to JS: other Eoses, Si-S: to 55. F — 51.30; Enchantress, Pink De- light; Perfection. G — Gardenias, 56 to SS; Violets. S2.5u; Sweet Peas, 52.50 to 53. H — Plants. I — Larger demand for Violets, Valley and Peas.— W. E. PETERS. Cincinnati, O. — A — ^Verv much larger. B — Plentiful, all grades. C — Roses. Lilies, Hyacinths, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, -Azaleas. D — General. E — Am Beauty, 510; other Eoses, 51, 52 and S3. T — 11 to 51.50. Valentine and Enquirer. G — Lilies, S25c; Violets, 53; Sweet Peas. 52. Tulips, 51- H — Plants large. Both dis- me as last plants we Hydrangeas, -A — ^About year. E — Growing ottr ow had as many as usuaX bui LUles. C — ^LUles. Azaleas. .,..j«».^e >=«-=. made up pans and pots of bulbous stock, also Spira;as; not many Lilacs and Rho- dodendrons wanted. D — ^Xo choice, every- thing sold clean to the handle E — Am. Beauty, S3 to SS. Other Roses. 51 to 53. F — 51 per doz.; no choice, onlv red lagged sUghtly. G — ^LUles, 20c to 25c.; Violets, 51 to 51.25; Sweet Peas, 51 to 51.50. H — Hard to tell, we sold out clean, so wliat more could we do? Had a very good supply of both and made a good guess. I — ^Don't tiiinV It had any effect; the depressing weather kept the supply a little down below the usual expectation at a late Easter. To make a definite statement of sales is impos- sible as we are too htisy to make com- parison.— MAX EUDOLJ'H. Cleveland, O. — A — ^Larger cient C — GeneraL D — Vicdets, -Am, Beauty, 512; other Eoses, 52 cut abwers sold was —THE J. 31. GASSER (S^^ Columbus, O. — ^A — ^Double that of last Easter. . B — There were plenty of plants. C — Good blooming plants of kinds. D — Sweet Peas and Violets for corsage work; there^ were more^ corsag^used S3. Xot as the public kti:vvs tr.ev are not grown here, and the -----^ -- -rr.r^ than the oublic wants : . — .- 1 Carna- tions always SI. but our Easter zr. >1.50. G —Lilies, 25c :; 52.50; Sweet Peas. 51 ' .-r.^ plants. I — Easter, bein^ -^i-r. orvu^nL out a lot of bnlbous stocx, T-ilips azid Hyacinths in pots and pans were sold at very low prices. Lilies sold at all prices from 10c to -250. per fiower. In Dotted plants Owing to exce; —Xone cloudy weather m tnis part of the State, Car- nations and Roses were very scarce. We could have sold a great many more Carnations if we had them. — JNO F. S-\BR-AXSKT. Kingston, K. T. — A — Larger. B — Large, C — Easter Lilies, Azaleas. Hya- cinths and Tulips. T> — Roses, Violets, - ■" eet r ' 512; G— 1 , - . Violets. 51.25: Sweet Peas, 51.50. H — Plants. I — Think it was better than last year. Churches used more flowers than ever before; practically every church was decorated. — VAT. BUEGE- VIX-S SOXS, :.;. Violets. 52, Had preceding ut enUrely. had fine — 60c. G — Lilies, Plants. I— Xone, weather the week should have sold i before Easter it : Gar- Hydrangeas. Rhododendrons, Spu-jeas, Lilacs, D — E. LUies and Car- nations and corsages of orchids and Val- ley. E — ^Am. Beauty, 510; other Roses, S1.5i>. F — SI. white and Enchantress, G — Lilies, S3 per doz,; Violets, oOc; .Sweet Peas, SI; Valley, 51 " — -IDLE HOUR XUE- Memphis, Tenn, — E — Ran svervthii E — LiUes, Rose all flowers. E— Am. Beauty, 5S to 512; other Roses. 52 to 55. P — S1.50 per doz. G — ^LlUes. 51,50 to 55; Gardenias, IDLEWILD GREEX-HOUSES, Keriden, Conn. — ^A- B — Large C — Azalij Hydrangeas . larger. per . Cyclamens D — Sweet Peas, Roses and Cam: " Roses. S2 to S3. F — 75c G— Lilies, 25c;. Gardenias, 55: Violets, 52; Sweet Peas. S2 to S3. Carnations, H — ^About even. I — Think it helped. The demand for Sweet Peas and Violets was the largest ever known. Had an unusualy large snoplv, but not nearly enough of our OWTI growing, — ^R, C, BLATCHLET, Lilies and rambler Roses, D — ^Vi and Roses, E — Am, Beauty were of poor quality so did not handle them; other Roses. S3. F — 51.50; Enchantress and White and Pink, 'White Wonder and G — ^Lilies, each 25c; Gardenias. Violets^ S3; Sweet J'eas. 51. H — tinent. We early Easter, plants J rushing business. they ~ean "find a b — JOHX E- HELLEXTHAL. Des Moines. Ja. — A — Much better, B — Larger, and all sold. C — ^Lilies, Hya- cinths. DaSodlls. Azaleas. Tulips. D — Carnations. Daffodils. Tulips, Roses. Sweet Peas. Violets. E — Other Roses. 51-50 to S4. F — 51. dark colors. G — LUies. ^DCi Violets, 52: Sweet Peas, 52 Darwin Ttiiips, Violets and Daisies £ San Francisco that arrived in good < ",^W, TELLiOT orchids. Roses and Violets, denlas. 54 t. Sweet Peas. s:j. 1: The best season we — PHILIPS EROS, Violets. 51,50 to 52: H — ^.About equal, I — have had for years. . — -i — 10 per cent. , Hew 1 — Lilies, Azaleas, Primtjlas, Hyacinths. Tulips. Daffodils, new Pelargoniur "Easter Greeting," [ orchids. Violets. Car i fodils and Marguerites. ditlon and sold welL- and 51 D — Roses, Lilie " s. Tulips. Daf- : — Am. Beauty, Roses, 52 and S3, F^51,25 A— With OS 0 : increase- B — Plenty of er Lilies first, with A2sl& 50 '. Sweet Peas. "G— Lilies. 53: S3- Orchids. 51 Violets, 52- - -rllnary. 52. H — Cat flow- help sales, but it each- H — Two-thirds ers. one-third nlants. I — Xone what- ever. One-third of o-or Easter trade con- sisted of corsage bouquets of orchids variety,: D — Spring flow- Peas. Carnations. ■. SS: other Eoses. 51,50 Gioriosa, Benora, Delight, and btUb' stock, D — Vlolets.'52; Sweet Peas. 53. H— ] I I— ?rone, — S, J. EBUTER & SOJf. Newport, B. I. — A — Double the ; of stock than sold last year. E ply large and of good quality. C— Lilies, Azaleas, Genistas, Heaths, Tulips and Daffodils. D — Violets, Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations. Tulips, Daf- fodils, E — Other Roses, 56 to ^8. F — 51.25; Enchantress. Mrs. Ward, G — Lilies. 25c; Gardenias, 55; Violets. 51.50 to 52. H— Plants. I— No difference.— ^U.BXAXDER MacLELLAN, Orange, IT. J.- -Larger, 20 per cent, crease, u — ±5uids. Hyacinths in pans, ulips of better grades. D — ^Valley and Wiiite Enchantress and Per- Cut Daffodils remarkably good sellers. H — Plants. I — X"o. Rhododendrons were appreciated and Lilacs not in demand. —J. B. DAVIS. Parkersburg. W. Ta. — A — Small In- crease. B — Lilies at their best. Bulbous stock in good supply. C — Baskets of Eoses cleaned two weelcs prior to Easter. had a great de sales. — CHAS. 1 increased DUDLEY. PhUadelphia, Pa ^D — Lilacs, Violets, yellow Daisies, Daffodils, Tulips, Car- nations, Callas, all Spring flowers in "ar. H — Cut Lilac. I — Made it better, as we had both better for business and more flowers, shape except Violets, which do and were not missed 1 JOHX W. McIXTntB. of bulbous stock. C — ^-Azaleas, Hydrai geas. Lilies, Genistas, rambler Eoses, Tulips, Hyacinths and X'arcissL D — Carnations. Roses and bulbous flowers, E — Am, Beauty, 59 up; other Eoses. 52 up. F — 51 up; 52 for best. Good white 25c-; Vioh H — Plants sidered. With florists. Prices were perhaps if general market is con- -LS, Lilies, bulbous stock, _ Carnations, "^ iolets. bulbous stock. E — Am, Beauty, 55 to 510. other Roses, Sl.oO to 55. P — 51. to 51.25, Windsor. corsage combinations. H — Plants, Xot perceptible, — THE FLCWEE SHOP, Pittsfieia, UasB, — A — 25 per cent, in- E — Large. C — Lilies, bulb stock. . - . White En- chantress was best, G — Lilies. 51 bud; Violets. 52: Sweet Peas, 51,50 and 52, 3Iignonette, H — Plants, I — Xone, — DRAKE GEFTEX-HOrSES, •Sr. — A— Fully as B— Plenty to go around- C — ^Dwarf Easter Lilies made up in pans, with 15 to 25 flowers, Tau- sendschon and Hiawatha Eoses. D — Eoses. Violets, orchids and Sweet Peas. E — ^Am. Beauty, 59; other Eoses. 52 to r. Ward. Lady Xorthcliffe. large Bask ers sold very welL The finer, — S.AJLTFORD FLOWER SHOP. -Z. — A — Larger. B — C — A general variety; ramblers -Plants. denias, 56 Sweet Peas. 53 to 56. Xo,— KELLER & SOX, cI^'Lilies, D— Tu- , . lets. Snapdragons, E — Other Roses, $2. F — 7.>e.. pink shades. G— Lilies. 20e.: Violets. 51. Snapdragon " Good plants ood pis PS. Ca Oc: Vi to 52. H— Plants. I — Xo, If the trade conditions of our market are any indication the up and prices moderate-- S, R.AMSBLT.G,- three days to straighten Cash business was about the 13 — Large, C — Lilies. Baby ramblers. Tausendschon. Pink Pearl Rhodo- dendrons, bulbous stock- lets. 52; Roses. Spring flower iauty-. 510 t< F— 51. all 512; other Roses. 52 :olors were about in s" of cut ' S.-^wer sold better thai large plan —Xo.—i&KS (Continued on page 991) The Florists' Exchange EACH ONE MUST DO HIS SHARE m I ■Ott)0t^£^ 30^P has greater possibilities for creating new flower -"^ "^ ^ business than any other holiday in the year, not excepting St. Valentine's Day. When you appeal to a man's love for his mother you touch a most responsive heart chord.- In the rush of business he may forget Mother's Day, but a reminder from you M^ill call it to his attention. Suggest the giving of flov^ers or a plant to Mother, or, if she has passed away, the wearing of a flower in her memory. A man may do many things to please his mother, but in no other way can his love and reverence be so truly expressed as by a gift of flowers. ©Ur iWotfjer'S^ iBap Jf Olber, which will be used by florists in a great many cities of the United States and Canada, will do its share to build up this day in those cities. And our Special newspaper cuts and motion picture slides will spread the idea of giving flowers on Mother's Day. But you who are not using our service, are you doing your share toward making this one of the big days of the year? In your window displays, in your newspaper copy, in your circulars and your statements, suggest the idea of giving flowers or a plant on Mother's Day. Jf^e will be glad to send sample of our Mother's Day Folder upon request, and our organization is at your service. McNEFF-SWENSON COMPANY High Grade Floral Publicity 220 South Michigan Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. The Florists' Exchange 983 RETAIL DEPARTMENT 1 j l showed some of the novelty design baskets ness of the VaUey. Some had ribbons of pink, others with trellis work of white enamel at the pale blue, and some white. In fact, I think there was back, to which a sort of white automobile notr one plant that did not have some little decorative vase was attached which usually had some feature either in the way of a ribbon rosette or some contrasting flower in it. His window shade fancy decorative pot covering to enhance its beauty. Symbolical Easter display by Max Schling The features of this composition were an umbrella (for April show- ers) formed of Pussy Willow, alhttle girl carrying a basket of Pansies' Daisies and other Spring flowers, while a bunch of Mimosa, typical of the season, is also conspicuous, together with greenery in the foreground. Chicago Flower Shops at Easter of the lattice effect and dropped from the top just enough to give the window the appearance of a stage setting, but more beautiful than any stage could possibly be. His cut glass domes and lights made the window a fairyland. There is another store which is truly a replica of the French shops. This florist has also used the fancy shade efltects to lend distinction to his store and wmdow displays. One of the most attractive has a crystal tier of huge dimensions. On this he arranged some miniature heaths of pink hue which with their fancy Dresden flower pots made an attractive showing. Take the tall crowned ramblers. Their stalks were completely wound with a pale pink soft satin ribbon from pot to crown. From the edge of the crown at intervals of about five inches, a baby ribbon, or rather a No. 3 I think it was, was tied to the end of a branch and brought down in a sort of shower effect to the middle of the trunk or stalk, where it was finished with an immense bow of the wider ribbon. In the center of the Rose crown on top- another immense rosette of ribbon was at- tached. The pot was covered with a square of ticking or raffia mats of green, with no ribbon. This Rose tree was shown by one of our popular and prominent florists, and was a dainty piece of workmanship for this style of trimming plants. Some tall ungainly stalked Rhododendrons were also decorated in this way raost effectively, and gave them a greater salable quality. Bougainvilleas also received decorative treatment which gave them a festive ap- rurple or rather lavender strands of raffia used and braided and extended from different branches around the edges and sides, and tied here and there in loose strands. Raffia mats were also used pearance. I vistas of flowers and novelties as were displayed -^ in the shops made one most anxious to buy. No realm could have offered more radiantly beautiful blooms. I heard some people who stopped in front of one window I was admiring remark, "What wonderful advance is exhibited in this gorgeous display of Easter blooms, as compared to the small blooms seen in the shops years ago." And yet the styles of 1830 are with us. The arrangements differed somewhat from former years and one color scheme seems to have predominated in the grouping of potted plants. For instance, one rustic basket of special effectiveness had about four good sized blue Hydrangeas and finished with a border of the soft Pierson ferns. This basket was in the shape of a window box, but had two handles at the narrow ends to which a bow of ribbon the same shade as the Hydrangeas was tied. This particular florist used mostly the blue enamel fancy decorated baskets with handles. They were most effective with any kind of a plant, whether blooming or otherwise. In his rustic baskets of huge dimensions he planted Japanese Maples, offset with greens of various shades, from the fancy foliage plants down to small ferns. One side of the basket was usually higher than the other, and some had an occasional touch of a blooming plant such as a Hyacinth, but no brilliant colors were mixed in these. Individual specimen pyramid Azaleas had no decora- tions; they being too beautiful to decorate. The smaller Spring flowers were, in the majority of cases, used separately. A good sized box of Southern Jonquils was planted very evenly in the center, with Boston ferns as a finish. White crepe paper was gracefully draped around the box, and tied in the center with a soft white satin ribbon of good width, finished with a large rosette. Specialties Each florist seemed to have made one or two things as leaders. For instance, one had specimen Rhododen- drons in pale pinks and lavenders, in tub boxes. An- other had an unusually fine display of Ericas and Easter Lilies. Then one of the prominent florists brought out the pink and white scheme in his window setting, and displayed Baby rambler Roses in profusion. These were all placed in receptacles of white, either a large white enamel basket or porcelain vase or tub effect. He also large, and such around the pot; ° ' ,. , , Til r,^f*. T+„l The soft Italian shopping baskets were deftly utilized by one florist for his Lily of the Valley pots. As these are very soft and pliable, a white soft sash ribbon brought around the center of the basket gives it a wonderfully pretty effect in contrast with the dainti- iiense Scotch plaid ribbon bow. Small Begonia plants were placed in an oblong blue fernery of the Dresden style and looked so perfect and symmetrical that one would have imagined they were a part of the porcelain fernery. At one side a pretty bow of pink gave the necessary touch of completeness. An Easter Table Decoration This was both novel and attractive and made of Butterfly Sweet Peas (pink), and the centerpiece was shaped to represent a large Lily with its petals. Lily of the Valley rose from the center. At the intersections of the leaves a fuzzy white rabbit was placed sitting on its haunches and holding a bunch of pink Peas. From these a pink ribbon streamer was run to each plate. The rabbits were intended as favors and were filled with candied Sweet Peas. The boutonnieres were perched on a gilded pedestal of tiny size and were very similar to the small candlestick holders with one single clip at top. This was for a young folks' party. The smaller one had a single rabbit holding either a bunch of Sweet Peas or a bunch of LUy of the VaUey with the usual ribbon to correspond with the favors for each. A pretty novelty in connection with this party was the flower contest which consisted of cards on which the following questions were written artistically, to be answered by the guest. No. 1. What flowers would you gather: In the alphabet? Sweet Peas. In church? Jack-in-the-pulpit. At the millionaire's wedding? Marigold. At the notion counter? Bachelor's Buttons. In the shoe shop? Lady SBppers. In the pasture? Phlox. For the family heir? Sunflowers. For samples of color? Pinks. For the heaB of the house? Poppy. For Columbia's handsome daughters? American Beauties. In the jungle? Tiger Lilies. Of a well known American family? Aster. When school is out in Winter? Snowballs. Of a famous Cathedral tower? Canterbury Bells. To the one giving the correct answers to all ques- tions received, a dainty flower basket filled with dif- ferent varieties of flowers was awarded. Three prizes in all were given and all were flower favors. One, a f.inrv flower pot filled willi ferns, the other, a tinv w0^ ^^^^■K ^^kdSw r ' ' ^T^IjH iH^mi^!!^ ^^^^^K '^^^l^^£ '^flJEn i^Pi^^ 4^HlHBi ». "^^T.j^ 9i E iiiiiii "•^ n ^ ■■■— .JI^^^^^^^^B Desi^ piece of Spring flowers Fancy paper covered box receptaclelwith Murillo Tulips (pink), Poet's Narcissi, Joost i white) Tulips, yellow Spanish Irises and^Mignonette Arranged by Max Schling. Vondel (red and 986 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists In good standing throughout the country can av themselves of the advertisers' offers In this Department a accept, without hesitation, orders from their local custome transmit them to an advertiser In these columns; thus av themselves of the opportunities for extension of trade which £ open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders b te ftraph to any part of r" " - - -- Albany, n.y. ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street /7 A/ ^rn /mA. ALBANY, N, Y. ^^ Jli^ni^CUyi^ florist and HJr«»,n.an "^^ Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave Write. Telephone or Telegraph. «L1. OR«RS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and Allentown, Pa. Can Fill Your Telegraph Order Ernest Ashh FLORIST Store, 943 Hamil Both Telebho 'ey Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. Est. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA GEORGIA West View Floral Co. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street We accept wire oi charges collect. BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Carbone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street /A^Ai^lA^^^ BOSTON 126 TREMONT ST. 799 BOYLSTON ST. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL EST. 1847 ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 BromBeld St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" Weoorer .O BOSTON iMASSflCHUSEITS 143 Tremont St Youra for reciprocity. BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue tvery t&ciiity lor biimg trade orders satisfactorily, anddelivering promptly at residence, botelsteemcr and thratre in Brooklyn, New York and vicinity. Brooklyn, N. Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800.6801.6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 8008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New Ycwk, New Jersey and Ujnfi Islaod. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. ^Ik ^-*-^ I F LOWERS d elivered promptly in Buffalo Niaga a Falls. East Aurora. Lockpo t, Tonawanda, Lancaster and | ^^-^ , other Western New c 0. tf^ York cities and 304'Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. Mer nbers Dor sis' Tcic t.r.,ph Del,veiyAssocia>---n Burlington, Vt. Orders for Ver- id Northt em N. Y. filled to Britlal Bouquet White Orchids, Lily of the Valley. Adiantum Crowei Copyright, Mas Schling, New York g>Cl|flltE, X\\t JlcrtSt, Int. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market ! t. The Leading Flor <^^0> Flowerc^^r 522 So. Michigan Ave. Conftress Hotel CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St gold basket containing a few Sweetheart Roses with foliage. At a new department store opening, one window was given over to a garden scene and represented terraced steps with colonnade through which a vista of a foun- tain could be gleaned. On either side of the colonnades and steps stood rows of Cyclamen. In the main corner an old English garden group was arranged to represent the English hedge effect. In the background were tall rambler Roses and in turn, in even rows, came the Geraniums and Poppies surrounded with the usual Boxwood hedge. In the foreground stood majestic Orange trees with their golden fruit. It would be impossible to describe in words the effectiveness of this artistic window setting. mean the good nafmal kinds, and one silversmith showed ( (n [IvJ ILtJ J [M l]vj ^\ H Un lUJ some new designs in silver flower vases, and placed in ^^ u u \J — ljuvjuuuu u uy v^' them specimens of pink Roses with their foliage, which lent a truly Easter atmosphere to his display. Nearly every one had some kind of flowering plant in celebration of the Resurrection and Spring's awakening. The popular sellers were Azaleas, Tulips, Hyacinths, novelty combination baskets, and the individual speci- men plants of the ramblers, in fanciful shapes. Lilies seem to have lost their popularity: comparatively few were on display. De Cobateur. JULIUS BAER FOURTH STREET <^^^ THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, A Beautiful Easier Card (4QjldA^if^. OHIO Hatcher the Florist, Amsterdam, N. Y., issued for Easter a most tastefully printed Easter business card, in colors. The main picture represents the people going to church and two joyous boys carrying Liliums, wliile sprays of these Easter flowers, and baskets of Daffodils also adorn the card. The invitation to the public to come and view the Hatcher greenhouses is very cour- teous, and the names of the stock are mentioned. ' «•>» ptrr!! 5523 EUCLID AVENUE {/. CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE April 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 987 COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street DAYTON, OHIO South Main St. iPark floral Co 1643 Broadway DENVER, COLO. Mothers' Day, May 10, 1914 The observation of Mothers' Day has undoubtedly strucli a popular chord in the hearts of the people, and so the sale of flowers for that day can be made one of the biggest events of the year for the retailer. The promoter of Mothers' Day, Miss Anna Jarvis, of Philadelphia, holds that the white Carnation should be the emblem for that day, and her wishes in this matter should be given every deference. It will be quickly seen, however, that in most centers there will not be enough white Carnations to go around, also that the supply thereof is bound to fall short more and more as the day is observed. Resort to artificial white Carnations should be entirely out of the question. Therefore, it is up to the retailer to supply the demand of white Carnations as fully as he possibly can, and to supplement these by other suitable white flowers procurable; all above par- ticularly for outdoor wear. For the mothers living, for whom flowers are sent to the home, all and every seasonable flower could with propriety be used. and WyomiQa point promptly filled. Uaual M DETROIT, ' MICH. IfwefiUyonr order, our re AtBEKT POCHELON,' Shn DETROIT, MICH. W« • >• Deliveries to Ithaca, Blngliamton, Homell, Corning and other points. (.„( Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points ¥ Tasteful Basket Messrs. J. H, Small & Sons, of H53 Broadway, had several very tasteful baskets filled with dwarf rose color Phlox amoena; the handles f the basket twined with ribbon to match and with bows at either This : of the dai . atEa HENRY SMITH. THE FLORIST MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers I GEORGE G. NcCLVNIE I Hartford, Conn. Orchids as Cut Flowers The value of orchids for cutting is being understood, GRAND I^APIDS, MICH, says a writer in a transatlantic exchange, but the blooms are often rendered practically" useless by cutting them before they are fully developed. It should be remem- bered that the blooms grow considerably after they are open and they do not seem able to obtain enough water through the stems to complete their development. Hence it is absolutely essential that the flowers should be mature before being cut, then their life is prolonged. A good plan is to place the blooms in clean rain-water for a couple of hours, and then lay them out to dry before taking them into the house. When cut flowers, are in demand a batch of the rosy- pink Calanthe Veitchii wiU be found most useful, and help to fill in a blank after the Chrysanthemums are past. Other orchids that may be grown in bulk include the chaste Odontoglossum crispum, and where grown in quantity a few are nearly always in bloom. Then we have large-flowered Cattleyas belonging to the labiata group. C. Loddigesi, C. Harrisonae, and numerous I.ffilio-cattleyas, while the Winter-blooming Cypripedi- ums are second to none for their lasting properties. HARTFORD,' CONN. Store, 752 Main Street 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses w'SdM HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee Retail florists are It terest for publication _ . flood designs will also be appreciated. terns of trade li page: clear photographs _- ^...-elated. These latter shou Iways be packed carefully between boards. Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every- day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who hqa agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Price: Ten copies, $3.50; 25 copies, $6.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00, No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35c. for asamplecopy THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, P .0. Box 1697, N.Y. ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South .ind Southwest Teiaa SaiUnee (roiti Galveston _ *^. Jr. i/Cuhlmann, 3^lorist JACKSON ST_ S. W„ Phone. Hadkr 1928-3330 WASHINGTON ST, 'Onp! GfenwoSJ oTm^ S. W., Pbone, Toylor 828-1081 TREET, where CAPITOL ! Phone, Preaton 7741 HOUSTON, TEX. FANNIN STREET. wheTe CAPITOL STREET , INDUNAPOLIS, IND 241 Massachusetts Ave mpt and efficient service rendered pointa Ohio and Indiana. Bertenjumn's flowers CK/IJJ J C7he Florist. C/ VllJ^J^kJ '^ ^^^ Forsyth Si Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FU. Florida and South Georgia points. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue Kansas Cil^, MO. ±L01/^£RS LEXINGTON, KY. OHM A. Keller EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHLER BKOS, Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS [L(D(Ulfl§Wa[Lti. KY. Choicest Cut Flowers. Penonal attention given to out-of-t LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. Delivery facilities perfect. LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. /jZB^iA*- Floral Orden LOWEIX, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. [urs^tyman. J^^^^h. Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. 988 The Florists' Exchange Window MERIDEN. CONN. ^. — ♦~~~- ■ ^"i" ^jfd /f 4 * 883 Broad S Display Advertising \ /Yi?-Vfi/>taC^ |^[^j^|^n ||| S- TELEGRAPH DELIVERY | n,,„,_^tf PI^^l R«. «f sl^^ THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY Choicest of Flowers Best of Service THE illustration on this page represents a window display made by Holm & Olson, Inc., (The Home of Flowers), St. Paul, Minn., to show the public how flowers may be delivered in any part of the world, through the instrumentality of the cable and telegraph. The large telegraph poles seen in the background of the picture are 6ft. high, and the cross arms are 3ft. long. These poles are set 8ft. apart, and the wires are stretched in the regulation way. Between these poles, and below the wires, are seen a number of cards. If the reader looks closely he will find the map of the United States reproduced, with cards representing the principal cities, and the princi- — ^^- »^j »/rrkD¥T 17 AT A P^' cities of Canada are also shown. The cards on the ^^fijO/ /^^ /tfljCO MOBILE, ALA. right of the picture represent the principal cities of ''4Q*J^ .2'nfi£lYV''^y ' North Ck>nception St. Europe. On the left of the picture the cards represent " ""■ the principal Asiatic cities. To the right is an oil paint- ing of a White Star liner? to this picture also a card is attached. A total of 73 cards are used, and to each card is attached a ribbon. The ribbons are all run to ^^k . ^ . V, . '^ box of Holm & Olson flowers and are centered to 1/hOSOWlOtki » V/y Vnt> n JC •^•oriat convey the idea that the box of flowers can be delivered Special attention to all Connecticut orders. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. S MSeitieapolis Fflorail Co. Whitted Floral Co. fc^M^ NEW ORLEANS, LA. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTBD, Prop. OPERATING THREE STORES. ^^^^■'^K^T:^^^- 5RDERS TAKEN CARE OF MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catharine St., W. NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Oelhrcria tlioughoat tbe Bute PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street Floral and Steamer Work in the St '^^^ to any of the cards which indicate cities, and also on the foreground, is a miniature telegraph line. The poles are Sin. high and on each end of this telegraph line is connected a telegraph instrument, one bearing a card, "The Home of Flowers," and the other a card inscribed "To aJl parts of the world." The telephone also comes into the scheme, so that by combining telephone and telegraph the idea is com- plete. Two of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery posters are shown. In the window are scattered the labels and tags of florists throughout the United States and Canada. A number of these tags are addressed as "To My Sweetheart," "To Dear Mother," "Congratulations," "Best Wishes," and so on. Holm & Olson received from a circular letter sent out to the various florists about 400 tags and labels ; this is alone a unique display. The canvas in the background was put up to enable the photographer to obtain a better picture. This win- dow display created a great deal of discussion, and a crowd of people hovered before it constantly, and all were impressed with the idea. A number of orders for out of the city delivery were also received, which was directly due to the display. 4^#^ IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 OurMonoiTHE GOLDEN RULI NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at 48th Street 2I39-2I4I Broadway NEW YORK CITY ESTABLISHED 1849! Advertising The Florists' Telegraph Delivery li April 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 989 V^fc^c^^^' NEW YORK ALSO BOSTON NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Unsurpassed Facilities for executiiig Trade Orders at Steamers and Ebewhero in Greater New York and its Suburbs. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West S9th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists In the States as References NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue GEO. M. STUMPP li™™r NEW YORK Do you want Sowers in Philadelphia 7 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHIUDELPHIA, The BeOerue-Stratf ord and Diamond St 22d Su. furnish the best, artistically PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY Pittsburgh, Pa. 710 WEISER STREET (Formerly E. Diamond St.) North Side OUR OINUY STORE DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses Established 187S pinsnaD, MASS. ssLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. ^yjt.^^^ VatsarCoUege Glen Eden ^^^^tg. FLOWER p„tJ„ „^ <^P> SHOP Bennett School Taconic School NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street I the theatre district and also have exceptional facilities for flowers on outgoine steamers. Wire us your orders; they e prompt and careful attention. **H we ^ly It, ^ve will do it** A. WARENDORFF ARTISnClWORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED H. W. FIELD Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER S^ ULLMAN \C/iar/es !P. ^udlej/ ^' I UNION TRUST BLDG.. 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. Bridesmaids' Bouquet Sunburst Roses and Pansies, Adiantum Croweanum ferns. Copyright, Max Schling. New York, N. Y. Tasteful Departmental Store Windows Some of the finest window decorations the writer has seen are at the department store of the McCreery Co. at Pittsburgh, Pa., and PS ROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. t71 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE rASAUcNAy CALiy Colorado street The Orchid;^Bs: I believe, the work of the A. W. Smith Co. It is refreshing to note this elaborate piece of work when so much artificial material is being used. A striking contrast is seen in a decora- tion in a store equally as large, directly opposite Mc- Creery's, with the odds strongly in favor of the real thing. Imagine eight windows each 21ft. wide, of ample depth, with scenicbackground to harmonize. Add two corner windows of 50ft. space, and an idea of effect can be obtained. Window No. 1 has Hydrangeas and Adiantum for base, supported by two magnificent specimens of Phcenix Roebelenii. No. 2.— Lilies for center, flanked with Ken- tjas and Cibotiums. No. 3.— Azalea Vervjeneana, backed with Aralia elegantissima and variegated Crotons. No. 4. — Azalea Simon Mardner supported with Cibot- iums. No. 5. — Rhododendrons and Cibotiums. No. 6. — Lilies and Cibotiums, based with Adiantum. No. 7.— Golden Spur Daffodils flanked by Eurya latifoha and Cibotiums. No. 8.— Azalea Hexe with Crotons and Kentias. The corner windows, facing on two streets, had a vase of Lilies and Adiantum, supported with Crotons and Eurya latifolia, backed with grand specimens of Pandanus Veitchii. I understand that the same firm had the decorations for historic Trinity Church, which was a dream in pink, white and green. Cibotiums being alone used for ground- work and giving a charming effect under artificial light.— W. M. ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers ddiraed promptly in Rochestn Complete line always tvsdy. yter Bros. "^T"' FLOUfSTS 38;Main Si., West MM^ ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East ROCKFORD, ILL y.1 ^h (pi^iJUCJt^ IlBnol»,'wiscoiSn. ^' '^FORECTCITY •°™^°^ j PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey Supply Advts. will be found on pag:es 995-96-97 A very interesting letter comes to us from our New Orleans correspondent. In that Southern city it is be- lieved that a feat of grafting has been performed which, if one could believe it to be substantial and a fait accompli would certainly have to be regarded as one of the most remarkable of any in the entire record of such achievements, and something that Baltet himself did not dream of. The facts are briefly as follows: A full grown Cypress, about 50ft. high, was severed 5ft. above its roots, at which point it was 2ft. in SAN FRANCISCO, CAL 1036 Hyde Street 990 The Florists' Exchange SCMNTON Scranton'8 Leading Florist Correct Arran^emeot Immedute delhrcria in Wilku B m Bam, Pmaton. Carfaondale, and ftU ^^* Noftlieastan FaamjhrmUM Town» SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Ave, Tcbpboa* or telcgraphio ordcn far any city or towB in Northcutcra Pemuylvuiia wffl rcccrra prompt otvcvtion. Unitl diKount. ■Phou No. 34M OB ei£- HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle andNof thwest 1534 Second Avenue WJStUlfGTON D. C. l^tth and H Streets H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England WASHINGTON, D. C Gude Bros Florists 1214 F. STREET, N. W. Worcester. Mass. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS Y oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Oat-of-tDwn ordcTv wiO recovi prompt and careful ftttentioo Wiro iu your orders. WORCESTER, r-r=,i,^ MASS. L<^^f . 407 & 409 Main St. SAINT LOUIS, MO. PQlist 3520 North Grand Ave ^"*'* An ordei. by Tdwaph or T«I« phone mott carefuDy elccuted ■ one Floral Dcdcna « Specialty. ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth St. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS WofiOonfanfortluTwin Northwtrt. The largmt itor sreat variety. Write, wire oi plione. Open niglit and day. W^E D/^V" CO. SYRACUSE.N.Y. Onondaga Hotel Amerika . . . Bremen . . . Principello. Cedric New York. Lapland. .. SYRACUSE, N. Y Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders Rochambeai Kr. Wm. del Potsdam . . . Sailing Daj Hour kgi. 18-10.00 an '^ ..^^^^"^^ BurdettAve.&HooslckSt. Both Phone., Ml TROY, N. Y. Pr. Fr. Wn Pannonia.. TROY, N Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Caledonia. HflligOlav W. Washin Utica, N. Y. SSaAerj TJhe florist funeral 6mbtem9 Cut flowers ^rown ^ros* & Co. UMITBD Florists, d^rserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. VANCOUVER, B. C. Bulbs Seeds K'g'nLuise'.: Bulgaria. . . . W. 19th St., N. Y. 23-12.00 m.l W. IStli St., N. Y. 24-10.00 am. W. 23d St., N. Y. 25-10.00 am.l W. 21st St., N. Y. 25-10.00 am. Pier 25-11.00 am.j W. 34tli St., N. Y. 25-11.00 am.!3d St., Hobolcen cSt.,HoIjoken W. 24th St., N. Y. 25-12.00 m 25 12.00 m 25- 3.00 pm 30-12.00 m. 2-10.00 am 2. 10.30 am 2-12.00 tm 2- 3.00 p 2- 3.00 p ,pr. 29- 2.00 pm. lay 4- 2.00'pm. 5- 2.00pm. Pmn. Pie W. 14thSt.,N.Y St., Hoboken St.. Hoboken 31stSt.,Bkyn. W. 14th St., N. Y W. 15th St., N. Y 3d St., Hoboken W. 23d St., N. Y. W. 21st St., N. Y W. 16thSt.,N.Y. W. 24th St., N. Y 17th St.. Hoboken 3d St.. Hobokei St St., Bkyn. 5 Pleasant Street <^^ diameter, and planted last December in Lafayette Square, New Orleans, as the Municipal Christmas tree. This trunk was inserted like a post in the ground, and after the Christmas event it seems to have had its branches lopped in quite to the trunk. The mayor of the city expressed the desire to have a permanent grow- ing Christmas tree, and this desire reaching the ears of Mr. Virgin, a florist, he suggested to the city elec- trician that the Cypress that had been used for a Christmas tree could be grafted upon its own roots and stump. Mr. Virgin was thereafter given a free hand in the matter and is said to have completed the grafting process very skillfully, and the city electrician resolved to test what an electrical stimulus would do toward inducing the sap to rise from the roots into the upper portion of the tree, and thus make the grafting process completely successful. A low potential current was turned on and maintained steadily day and night. Soon the tree began to sprout in a very healthy manner and now has abundant foliage. These are the bare facts of the case, which is referred to more fully in the New Orleans letter on another page. We greatly fear, however, that no actual graft- ing has occurred, as a trunk so thick could not surely be made to adhere to the root system. More likely than not, the latent vitality of the trunk has merely responded to the electrical stimulus and the warm, Springlike weather, and we should not be surprised if, after a short period, when the stored sap of the trunk has begun to diminish, the branches begin speedily to droop and wither. Of course, splice grafting is possible where the grafts are small and young, and are inserted around the edge of the stock, such as is done in the case of Apples. We have known Apple trees over a foot in diameter sawn square across at a foot and a half from the ground, into which scions have been inserted and which grew health- ily. We also have known a case of a Larch that was roughly dug up by the roots, had all its branches lopped off close into the stem, and the tree, in this mutilated condition, lay all Winter on a garden path, and when inserted in the soil in Spring for the purpose of train- ing vines to, started into growth, and in due time became an established tree; but in that case there was no dis- sociation between the trimk and roots. We shall await further news of the New Orleans Cypress with much interest. Bremen Mad.-Gib.. Gen.-Nap.- Nap.-Mars Liverpool Nap.-Gen. Pal.- Piraeus Nap.-Gen. Gib.-Nap.- Bremen Rotterdam Havre " 'giers-Nap.- Bremen "ib.-Nap.- Pat.-I*iume- A_pr. IS- . 21-10.00 a 24- 9.30 a 25-10.00 a 30-11.00 a Apr. 18-10.00 a " 91,10 noo 25- 9.C Haverford May ; Oskar " 8-ll.C Apr. 28-' 1.00 pm. May 9- 1.00 pm, " 19- 1.00 pm, B4ADfcs.,E.Bos Mystic Whf.,Ch, B a M Dks., Char B & M Dks., Char B&MDks.,Cha B&MDks.,Cha Com. Pr., So. Bos Mystic Whf.Cha 55SoWhanes 24 No Wharves 53 So Wharves 53 So. Wharves 1st Street "I lat Street ^ 1st Street Liverpool London Liverpool Hamburg Liverpool London Hamburg Glasgow Yokoluima- Kobe-Naga- saU-Mamla. HonglKong Great Contribution to tlie Literature of Trees By the issue of the seventh and concluding volume of "The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland," by H. J. Elwes, an enthusiastic, wealthy, private English gentle- man, and Augustine Henry, well known in connection with plant collecting expeditions in China and Thibet, a monumental work on trees has been added to our litera- ture. Not since Loudon's "Arboretum et Fruticetum Britan- nicum" appeared, has a work so remarkable appeared. "It is safe to say," observes The Garden, "that during the ten years or so during which the work has been in hand he has visited practically every corner of the British Isles, many parts of the Continent, of Europe, North America, Japan and other places for the purpose of obtaining first hand information. At the same time he has had photographs prepared of the most famous trees of the species described. The majority of the illustra- tions are of trees growing in the British Isles, but in some instances trees growing in their respective native countries are included. After the scientific description by Mr. Henry, Mr. Elwes describes the trees as he has seen them growing, giving particulars of soil and situation and instances of success and failure. Both the decorative and economic aspects of a species are dealt with, and the value and uses of the timber in its native country given. After his cultural remarks, Mr. Elwes gives an historical account of a number of the largest and most famous trees of each particular species at present to be found in the British Isles. In each in- stance the measurements were taken specially, so that they may be accepted as uptodate and accurate. An idea may be formed of the immense amount of work which has fallen upon the shoulders of the authors when it is recalled that the preface was written by Sir W. T. Thiselton-Dyer so long ago as 1905 and the first volume appeared in 1906, and that the authors had been at work for some considerable time before that." April 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 991 Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED Superintendent or Manager HARRY TURNER, for several yean Superintendent of Castle Gould and Grey- stone, N- Y., two of the largest csUtes m New York; bi^ prize winner in every de- partment; having lust completed a large landscape contract, is open for engagement as Supwintendent of estate, parks or land- scape department, or manager of large commercial proposition where ezeci ' _i.:i:^ . — __j European SITUATION WANTED Farmers' Security Bureau, New York Qualified Agricultural Help Gardeners, Nurserymen, Florists, Horticulturist Farmers, married, single. Superintendents to La- borers. Success of this Agency maintained by the qualifications of men placed. Have no branch. SIDNEY SULLIVAN, Expert,99 Nassau St.,N.Y Tel. 6486 Conlandt Satisfaction guaranteed SITUATION WANTED— As manaf m retail place; thoroughly up-to-date gr all kinds of plants and good manager of he ., , . . . -. -sedtaalfoutsid'ewo'i-'k" also desigmng, decorating; advertiser is desirous of a change this Spring, so as to have good stock of plants for the Fall and Winter season. Address F. N., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As superintendent or head gardener, thorough knowledge of the pro- fession in all branches, fruits, flowers and vegetables under glass and outdoors, landscape and construc- tion work. Possesses first-class references as to character and ability: strictly temperate. Address John L. Chapman. Box 137, Prides Crossing, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced gar- dener; understands the management of green- houses; can grow all kinds of flowers, Roses, Carna- Chrysanthemums, and shrubs. Best referen Priv irdsville, N. J. is; single, aged 32, Hungari- eferred. John Balint, Bos SITUATION WANTED— By good florist on commercial place, experienced in grafting, propa- gating and gromne general stock; American, married, sober, reliable and a worker; 20 years' good references. Address F. C, care The Flo SITUATION WANTED-By American on private place, with expenence inside and outside; 3 years in last place and have worked 10 years in and around greenhouses. Now open for engagement. Can furnish best of reference. Address F. E., care The Florists' Exchange. TO ESTATE SUPERINTENDENTS— A car- penter and all-round man wishes a position as estate carpenter; steady place rather than high wages; good references; married. C. P., care BoBbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. SITUATION WANTED-By Hollander, to take charge of either Roses, Carnations or any kind ol greenhouse work; 36 years of age; life experience. Please state wages. Address S. Heemskerk, 1529 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. rience, both in greenhouses and outdoc references. Gardener, 122 W. 100th St., New York , i for position June 1st. Pacific Coast desired! Oakland or San Francisco, Cal., preferred. Address E. G.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By competent green- house man, thoroughly experienced in all branches; competent of acting as foreman; central Massachusetts preferred. Address F. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED-By single young man ,-, ■" ^eenhouse; 7 years' experience growing Carnations, 'Mums Sweet Peas, beddiSg anS SITUATION WANTED-As gardener or working . tpreman, married, aged 34; good all-round man, inside and outside; 18 years' experience. A 1 refo-ences. Pnvate place preferred. Gibson, care Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York City. Road, Newton Center, Ma: WANTED TO LEASE— A few greenhouses with -so.me. retail trade. Address F. Y., care The Florists' Exchange. Oontlnued to Next Column TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, T ' line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 16 cts. per line (6 words to the hne). Display advts. in these columns, $1.50 per If replies to Help Wanted, Sit or other advertisements are to b of this office, please add 10 cts. t STOCK FOR SALE SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist, married, age 3S; 20 years' experience in all branches of the trade, desires permanent position; II years in last place. Address F. O.. care The m this country; open lor eng-.geraent now; can furnish best of reference. Address F. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By expert florist, nur- seryman, propagator, landscape gardener; only first-class position considered- Good references. Address Florist- Nursery man. care Wm. H. Kessler. Empire BIdg., Birmingnam, Ala. Saturday. Advertisers in Western State*'! answers directed care our Chicago rci tive, James Morton, Room 307, 143 No. HELP WANTED WANTED— A ( rCar- , Roses, ^&ysanthem'ums". Sweet Peas, Violets and bedding stock for the wholesale trade in New England. State wages expected in first letter. References required. Address F". D., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— AU-round SITUATION WANTED— By single experience growing Carnations, general line of pot plant; State salar ' ' ' Exchange. WANTED— Competent Orchid grower; single man. Apply, with references and wages es- pected, to F. X., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— A young man for flower store. One who can make up. Good position for right party. Address F. 5., care The Florists' Exchange. salary. Address F. WANTED— Gardenerand sale! plants. Appl; Co., Brooklyn, T Sr°""^ EMERSON'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 877 Sixth Ave., New York City, furnishes reliable florists' help from superintendents to general help. SITUATION WANTED— By married man, as grower of Roses, Carnations and general stock. References. Address F. J. F., 1020 South Ave., Westfield, N. J. foreman. Addres; ■SITUATION WANTED— By an Englishman on private estate; good general knowledge undel glass; best of references. Address F. F., care Th( Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By German, 36, honest, quick, good grower in every hne. Address T. K.:8112dA [Ave., Astoria, L.1..N.Y. SITUATION WANTED— By Rose grower, witi 20 years' experience; married. Address F. M. care The Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED MsliFWANfD nursery farms; must be a good budder with general nursery stock. Mention ice, salary expected, and name one or JACKSON ® PERKINS CO. NEWARK, WANTED— Good grower with capable of running greenho owner. We grow only specialt Fair wages and Fair wages and a chance to acquire an interest in the business if you are the right man. Give particulars as to age, habits, experience, size of family, etc.. with application. F. W. Fletcher, Auburndale, Mass. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES care The Florists' LADY PARTNER WANTED— By unmarried man; neat appearing young lady, as partner and manager, with capital; will be protected by mort- gage; to enlarge a fine florist business in Chicago. Address F. V., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Partner in good florist establishment, nearly new, doing wholesale and retad business; location New England States; must have capital. Address D. J., care The Florists* Exchange. WANTED— Partnership or investment in good paying greenhouses; §500 to $1,000, by experi- enced grower. Full particulars. Address F. K. , care The Florists' Exchange. STOCK FOR SALE AI.TERNANTHERAS BriUiai 1000; 2-in. pots, $22.50 per 1000. Middle Vaiage, L. I., N. Y. AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS— 3-year, selected, heavy tops and roots, 2 to 4 ft., 12, by mail, $1.50; 86.00 per 100 NEW YORK by express. 2-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong; 12, by mail, $1.25, $4.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000, by express. executive ability, 2-year, 18 to 24 in., good; 12. by mail, $1.00; 50, ' by maU, $2.00; $3^00 per 100, $25.00 pel 1000 by per'iobo?' ChS' express. Strong, 2-year r Slanting, $2.00 per 100, lack, Hightstown. N. J. ASPARAGUS dress F. J., care The Florists' Exchange WANTED — June 1st. Rose grower; must b and industrious and know the business, reply, stating how long in the business and mendation from former employer and what wj expected. Address Quidnick Gre Gushing, Prop., Anthony P. O., R New York City. J.li! ASPARAGUS $1.00 per II Greenhouses, PLUMOSUS I, $7.50 per 10 SEEDLINGS— English preferred; designer, permanent position to right wages expect--" ---" — ' are The Florists nxcnange. WANTED AT ONCE— Man for small private place; profitable experience inside and out for a young assistant of good character and appearance. ferences. Address F. R. I Roehra Co., Rutherford, N. J. te age, i , N. Y. WANTED— At wer of Roses and general stock; Oontfaraed to Next Oolamn BEGONIAS— Lorraine and In., from leaf cuttlnga. Place your order now or May, June and July, m4, deUyer: R. J. Irwlo. 71 Wm Continued to Xext Colnmn fanpS: BEGONIAS BEGONIAS— Now ready, ancinnati, 2Ji-in. leaf cuttings, $20.00 per 100, $175.00 per 1000. Lorraine, 2H-m., $15.00 per 100, S135.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. S. A. Anderson, BuB'alo, BEGONIAS— Lorraine, Cincinnati, Florence Daveiiport, 2M-in. pots. DeUvery from May 15th. JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Caladium and Tuberose Bulbs Special Low Ofler First-class Bulba. Prices include packing and f.o.b. Richmond. TUBEROSE BULBS 100 looo $0.50 $4.00 rl. 4toS-inch tCALADIUM ESCULENTUM 7 to 9-inch.., 9 to 11-inch,. 11-inch and up 1.00 9.00 2.25 19.00 4.25 40.00 T. W. WOOD & SONS Seedsmen, RICHMOND, VA. New York, Brandywine, Wyoming, Philadelphia, Improved, Express, Duke of Marlboro, Pillar of Fire, Uncle Sam, Louisiana, Venus, Alsace, Niagara, Queen Charlotte, Gladiflora, Souvenir d'A. Crozy. Nothing over $25.00 per 1000. Send for list. Louis B. Eastburn, Kennett Square, Pa. CANi^AS— Started plants from Hats, ready for 3 and 4-in. pots. King Humbert, S4.00 per 100, 60c. per doz. Egandale and Chas. Henderson, 82.50 per 100. Mannetto Hill Nurseries, W. A. Finger, Prop., Hicksville, N. Y. CARNATIONS CARNATION CUTTINGS. A splendid stock to offer our trade, not only the novelties but standard varieties as well. A large supply to select from, especially grown for Ench, Northport 6.00 50.0 Mrs. C.W.Ward 3.00 25.0 Benora (best variegated) 5.00 40.0 White Wonder 3.50 .30.0 Gorgeous 12.00 lOO.C Princess Dagmar (deep crimson) . . 12.00 100.0 Champion (Dorner's new red) 12.00 100.0 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.0 The Heral Glo' -' Prince (Dorner's). Yellow Stone (Dorner's).. White Enchantress White Peifection Alma Ward Enchantress Dorothy Gordon Rose Pink Enchantress . . . Winsor Beacon ? Comfort 3.00 25.00 2-INCH POTS. rite for p itee IS back of all stock we send out. :es on large quantities. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS— From soU and 2-in. pots. Enchan- tress, White Perfection, C. W. Ward, $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Pink Winsors, May Day, White Winsor, 83.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Fine stock. Ed. Buchtenkh-ch, Sea CUff, N. Y. New York City. Roman J. Irwin, 71 ) CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Ready to shift. Major _-- „ J. Polly Rose, Mon- Pacific Supreme, Rooted Cuttings; 81.60- Bonnaffon, Dr. Enguehard, Polly Rose, Mon- per 100; 2K-in. $2.25 per 100. H. J. Continued to Next Page 992 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE 0HRTSAXTHEM1TMS CHRYSANTHEMUIV1S Early WHITE — Chas. Razer, Ivory. MUe. Arlette Nidseason and Late WHITE— Mrs. H. Robinson, Tim. Eaton. Wliite Frick: YELLOW— Maior Bonnaffon, Mrs. W. E. Kelley, Roman Gold. Yellow Eaton. PINK— Adonis, Helen Frick. Dr. Enguehard. Price; 2;4:-in. pots. S3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings. S2;50 per 100. $20. - . . - . 1000. .......^w.. V Enguehard). Chadwick Im- oved, December Gem. Golden Chadwick. Golden edding. Harvard. Hirondale. Nagoya. Price: Cuttings. S3.50 per 100. Ramapo, T^ ' "'=' Hayward. Pr Dick Witterstaetter. Mrs. B. E. " 234-in. pots. SIO.OO; Rooted Cuttings. S8.00 ''°1914 NOVELTIES— Edwin Seidewitz. 82.50 per 10. S20.00 per 100. Oconto. Smith's Ideal. Odessa, Indian Summer. S4.00 per 10. S35.00 per 100. STANDARD POMPONS— Baby. Baby Mar- guerite. Clorinda. Diana, Fairy Queen, Helen Newberry, Iva. Julie Lagravere. Klondike. La Purite, Lula, Quinola, Mima. Zenobia. Price: S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, S2.60 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. NOVELTIES— Ceico, Leota, Nesco. Golden Climax, Golden Harvest, Golden West. Western Beauty. Price; $2.00 per 10. $15.00 per 100. ANEMONES— A2eIda(New)S2.00 per 10. STAND- ARD KINDS — Alpine Glow, Beatrice Asmus, Bessie Flight. Lida Thomas. Mary CoUflday. Katherine Simmons. Mrs. August Knab. Price: 2K-i.n. pots. S4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; Rooted SInSlE 'NOVELTIES-^Snow'^ Queen, R. B. Burge, 50c. each. Alleghany Blazing Star. Cel- tic, Tasso. W. Buckingham. $1.20 per 10. $10.00 per 100. Mensa and Josephine. SOc. per 10. $5.00 per 100. STANDARD SINGLES— Anna, Arlee, 1000. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediate Dellveiy. WHITE 100 1000 Smith's Advance t2.00 $15.00 October Frost 2.00 16.00 Virginia Poehlmann 2.00 15.00 Naomah 3.00 25.00 Chas. Razer 2.50 20.00 LynnwoodHaU 2.00 15.00 Wm. Eaton 2.00 16.00 CRIMSON Pockett's Crimson 2.00 15.00 Shrimpton 2.00 18.00 O. H. Kahn 2.00 15.00 YELLOW Comoleta 2.00 15.00 Cnicus 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 3.00 25.00 Roman Gold 3.00 25.00 Yellow Eaton 2.60 20.00 Nagoya 2.00 16.00 PINK Unaka 2.50 20.00 Pacific Supreme 2.00 16.00 Amorita 2.00 15.00 Madonna 2.50 20.00 Dr Enguehard 2.50 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Strong, cool grown, from sand. 100 1000 Chrysolora $2.00 Roman Gold 2.00 Bonnaffon 1.50 $12.50 Dolly Dimple 1.60 Pink^^eni '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'..'. 3m Unaka 1.50 Dr. Enguehard 1,50 WeUs' Late Pink 1.60 Lynnwood Hall 1.50 Elsie Papworth 1.50 Garza (select strain) 1.50 Cash, please. THOMAS SKINNER, Mamaroneck Nurseries, MAMARONECK, N. Y. Pacific Supreme. IMc, $10.00 ),„ . , , .„.„.;„., Taft, Wm. Duckham, Golden Age, Yellow BoJinaf- fon, Robt. Haffiday. October Frost, Minnie Bailv. 1 J^c. $12.60 per 1000; White Bonnaffon. Mad. j! Nonin. Maud Dean, Early Snow, Alice Byron, Dr. Enguehard. Black Hawk, CuUingfordii, 2c.. S15.00 per 1000; Chrysolora. 2Hc., $20.00 per 1000; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, 3c., $25.00 per 1000. About 20 other good varieties. Terms: cash. John B. Tanguy, West Grove, Pa. Oontlnned to IText Oolnmn STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS dirysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Smith's Advance 81.50 $12.50 Polly Rose 1.50 12.60 Unaka 1.60 12.60 Chrysolora 2.00 16.00 Robt. Halliday , 1-50 12.50 Alice Byron 1.50 12.60 Roman Gold 1.60 12.50 Bonnaffon 1.50 12.50 Pacific Supreme 1.60 12.50 Ramapo 3.00 20.00 Cash with order, please. FLORAL HILL GARDENS, G. F. Nelpp, Prop. CHATHAM. N. J. SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2}i-iTi. pots. 100 YeUow Mensa $10.00 Mensa. Finest White B.OO Celia. Lemon Yellow 8.00 Cha. Kingsley. Fine YeDow 5.00 Mary Pope. Large Pink 5.00 HUda Wells. Tuscan Red 4.00 Mary Richardson. Salmon 4.00 Mrs. Heneage. Yellow Anemone 4.00 Pompons. Lula, white; Souvenir d'Or, or- ange and bronze 3.00 FRANK P. PUTNAM, P. O. Box 12, LoweD, Mass. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Pompons and Outdoor Flowering Chrysanthemums AU Varieties Write for prices S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-20 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUHINGS GOLDEN CHADWICK, $20.00 VIRGINIA POEHLMANN, $16.C From soil, $20.00 per 1000. Komitsch & Junge, Secaucus CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 15,000 Rooted Cutti ngs 2i4-iD. pots and flats: Maud Dean, Enguehard and Nagoya; Cuttings, $20.00 per 1000; pots, $25.00 per 1000. Josephine, Gloria, Chrysolora. Major Weaver, White Cloud, Bailey, J. K. Shaw and White Shaw; Cuttings. $15.00 per 1000; pots, $20.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash, please. W. G. Neilson, 61 Wadhams St., Plymouth, CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Alice Solomon, 87.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, Wells' Late Pink, White and Yellow Chadwick, Roman Gold, Ramapo, $3.00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, Halliday, Unaka, C. Eagle, Early Snow, Lynwood Hall, Patty. A. Byron -2.00pe " lola, K ■ 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings and 2H-in., all best commercial varieties, includmg Pompons and single; standard varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 812.50 to 817.50 per 1000; also aU best newer sorts. Ask for list. Stafford Conserva- tories, Stafford Springs, Conn. TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— Grown cool and true to name; Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enguehard, Christmas White, Nonin, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. C. Ribsam, Trenton, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— See my ad- vertisement, page yoy. Id St., New Yorl Chy, 957. Roman J. In lTi V. COLEUS— Rooted Cuttings. SOc. per 100; 2.m. pots, 82.00 per 100. Six different kinds. Wm. Bluethgen, Jr., Hudson Heights, N. J. Cyclamen Qiganteum PETERSON & SONS, McHenry Ave., Westwood, CINCINNATI, OHIO. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS— See my ment, page 957. Roman J. Irwin. 71 V New York Citv. DAHLIAS— Qean, healthy stock. fuUy at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field- vn Hollyhocks, Herbaceous plants, etc Send mess card for catalogue. W. W. Wilmore, Box , Denver, Colo. ^t STOCK FOR SALE DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— Surplus stock of divided field clumps; Sylvia, Mrs. Hartung, S. Douzon, $1.25 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. Bon Ton. Baron Schroeder, Livoni, Crimson Globe, Maid of Kent, White Swan. Sport, Snowclad, Clifford Bruton, Striped " " ' " ' , Wm. Agnew, M. Beauty, Victoria, Emelie, Standard Bearer, Henry Patrick, Eloise. Yellow Duke, Kriemhilda, C. Duer, $2..50 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. All good standard kinds, labeled true to name. In choice mixture of all colors and types, $8.00 per 1000. For prices on other kinds not mentioned here, send for descrip- tive Trade List. Maiinetto Hill Nurseries, W. A. Finger. Prop., Hicksville, N. Y. nd Flesh us bulbs, preferred. W. S. Mudge. Enterprise . Gasport, N. Y. DAHLIAS— Divided field clumps. White Swan Kriemhilda, Sylvia, and Hussar, $1.26 per 100 810.00 per 1000. Paul Brummer. Corona, L. I. N. Y. FERNS— Boston, Scotti and Roosevelt. See my advertisement, page 967. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New Vort City. Wholesale Florist, Washington, N. J. OEKANIXTMS GERANIUMS— Good, strong plants. 2M-in., ready to shift, about 600 S. A. Nutt. 500 Ricard, 800 La France (salmon), 82.25 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. E. Smith. Newtown, Bucks Co.. Pa. GERANIUMS— S. GLADIOLI STILL CLOSING OUT— Special. Panama, 1 to IM-in.,. $10.00 per 100, 885.00 per 1000. Pink Perfection, fine pink, given first-class cer- tificate, a to 1-in., $10.00 per 100. Europe, pure white, H-1n., $8.00 per 100, 870.00 per 1000. In- dependence, rose pmk, fine for cut flowers, IH to 2H-in.. 86.00 per 1000; 1 to IH-in., 84.00 per 1000; H to 1-in., $1.25 per 1000. Peace bulblets, K to H-ia., $8.00 per 1000, $20.00 per 3000. Panama bulblets, M to H-in., 812.00 per 1000. Niagara, M to , fi-m., 88.00 per 1000. Special price on quantities of Niagara bulblets. Built Up Florists' Mixture, consisting of only the best cut flower named varieties, 86.00 per 1000 for 1}4 to 2}4-m.; 84.00 per 1000 for 1 to IW-in.; and 82.60 per 1000 for H to l-in. We will not fill orders amounting to less than $10.00 cash. Above stock all of our own growing. Send us a trial order. W. E. Kirchhoff & Co., Pembroke, N. Y. HOLLYHOCKS HOLLYHOCKS— Double, Red, Pink, White, Salmon, Maroon, Yellow. Strong, healthy, field- grown, transplanted; 100 for $5.00, 500 for 815.00, lOOO for 826.00. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. Oontlimed to ITezt Oolanm HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to offer, 3000 fine plants in 2i^-in. pots at $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. Fine, '^ '' ' ' ' ' Perkins Company, HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, $l.50-$3.50 each. Large specimens, $5.00-$7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. IRIS Iris Pallida Dalmatica iiv Beautiful Ia\ the time for pi, German Iris; st , strong grower; now CINCINNATI, OHIO. ENGLISH IVY— 4000 strong soil Rooted Cuttings, put in Nov.; have 2 to 5-in. new wood; 65c. per 300, $6.00 per 1000. If bv mail, add 10c. per 100. River View Nurseries. J. H. O'Hagan, Little SUver. strong, many leaos; : Warrensburgh, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK Contlnaed to Next Oolanm Arborvitaes 2000 Thuya Globosa, 6-n. high, transplanted 2000 Thuya Compacta, 6-in. high, transplanted twice. 850.00 per 1000. 5000 Berberls ThunbcrSU, 8 to 12-ln. 830.00 per 1000. 600 Rhodotypus, White Kerria, 1 to IH ft. 810.00 per 100. 1000 Euonymus Radicans, 6-in., bushy; vines, 830.00 per 1000. 1000 Euonymus Variegated, 6-in., bushy; vines. $30.00 per 1000 6000 Silver Maples, 1-in. caliper, nice bushy heads. $45.00 per 100. GOELLER BROS. 159 Hamilton Ave., TRENTON, N. J. Stock you will want this Spring and as good as can be grown Get my prices, they are right 100,000 California Privet, aU sizes. 28,000 Berberb Thunbergii, aU aiies. 2.5,000 Ampelopsis VeitcEi. 2- and 3-year vines. 10,000 Hydrangea Paniculata and other shrubs, 2- and 3-year. 10,000 Assorted 2-year vines, aematis Panicu- lata, Honeysuckles, Wistarias, Kudzu Vine and 4- in. pot plants of English Ivy. Purple Japan Maples, Rhododendrons, IS to 24, well set with buds. 60,000 Caladium Esculentum, Dahlias, Cannaa, Geraniums and other bedding stock. 200,000 best commercial Rooted Cuttings Chrysanthemums com- ing on. Get lists. BENJAMIN CONNELL, FLORIST MerchanrvlUe, N. J. 50,000 California Privet 18 to 24-in. high, 3 to 6 branches, clean, new growth, $15.00 per 1000. Bargain in SILVER MAPLES, 2-in. caliper, to large buyers. WOOD, HARMAN © CO. Nursery Department Church Ave, and t. 58lh Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 12 to 18 inches $8.00 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2 to 3 feet 12.50 3 to 4 feet 20.00 iUio A. R. North, A, South, Ibota, and other PRIVBT in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowering Shrubs. Write for prices. OAK LAWW NURSERY. HUNTSVIlLr,A[J\ SURPLUS PRIVET— California Privet, 2 to 3 ft. 2-year, 3 branches up, $12.50 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., 6 branches up, $3.00 per 100. Ibota Privet, 12 to 18 in., $2.50 per 100; 18 to 24 in., $3.00 per 100. Amoor River North Privet, 12 to IS in., $2.50 per 100. Amurense Privet, the evergreen variety, 2 to 3 ft.. $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., $30.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Southside Nurseries, Chester. Va. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 3-yr., 12 to IS-in., $3.00 per 100; 18 to 24 in., $4.00 per 100. Eng- lish Ivy, 2-yr., field grown, $4.00 per 100; 1 yr. Rooted Cuttings, 6 to 12-in., $8.00 per 1000. Nor- way Maples. 4 to lO-in.. $2.00 per 1000. B. A. Bohuslav & Son, Newport, R. I. CALIFORNIA PRIVET— Well grown, bushy . plants, 3-year, 3 to 3}^ ft., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000; 2-year, 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; 12 to 18 in., stocky, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Cash, please. James Ambacher, Bright- on Ave., near West End Station, West End N. J. WE have a large supply of Soft Maple and Box Elder in 1-in., IH to 2-in., 2 to 2H-in. and 3-in. sizes on ground that we wish to vacate this year, if possible. Will make some startling prices to carload buyers. The Newburys, Mitchell, S. D, FRENCH NURSERY STOCK VICTOR DETRICHE & CO. Angers, France New York Office: 17 State St. MANEFTI STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diate delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm., $11.00 per 1000; 5000 for $60.00. No. 2, 3-5 mm., $8.50 per 1000; 6000 for $40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-»1.00 each. Standards, $7,50-»10.00 each. Pyramids, $5.00-17.50 each Julius Roelirs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. CALIFORNIA PRIVET— 1 year, 12-in., or over, 2 or more branches, $S.OO per 1000. 1 year, 6 to 12-in., $5.00 per 1000. 1 year, rooted plants for transplanting, $3.00 per 1000. Harry B. Edwards, Little Silver, N. J. Classified Advertisement! continued on page 993 The Florists' Exchange 993 STOCKJFOR^SALE NTJRSEBT STOCK Ampelopsis Veitchii 2 and 3-yr. Field-grown, 3-yr., XX, $10.00 er 100. 3-yr., X, S8.00 per 100. 2-yr., No. 1, S.OO per 100; 850.00 per 1000. 2-yr., No. 2. t.OO per 100; $30.00 per " "" " " Golden Spiraea, r 100. Wistaria yr., S5.00 per 100. Golden Leaf , $6.00 per 100. CaUfornia Privet, 2-yr., 12-18 in., cut back once, transpla 1000, $100.00 per : 2-yr., 18-24 dard Privet, price on application. Altliaea, red, white and blue, 2-3 ft., 75c. per 10, $4.50 per 100. 3-4 ft., 81.00 per 10. $6.00 per 100. 4-5 ft., S1.25 per 10, $8.00 per 100. 5-6 fi., $1.50 per 10. $12.00 per 100. Standard AltlUEa, red, white and.blue, 3-4 ft., 32.50 per 10, $20.00 per 100. 4-5 ft., $3.00 per 10, $25.00 per 100. 5-6 ft., $3.50 per 10, . 53.50 per lU, Lombardy Poplar, 6-8 ft., " .0 ft., Sl.^" S1.60 per 10, SIO.OO per 100. 8-10 ft., S1.75 per 10, $12.00 per 100. 10-12 ft., 32.00 per 10, 315.00 per 100. 12-14 ft., 2-2)^ in., 83.50 per 10, 830.00 per 100. Weigela Rosea. 2-3 ft.. 31.00 ner in. 85.00 per 100. 4-5 ft. appi; Send 10. Pin Oaks. Packing free 331 PRIVET— Ovalifolium Aureum, Golden-Ieayed Privet, from 2M-in pots, very branchy, 87.00 per 100; $6,'i.00 per 1000. Try tliem. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist. Washington. N. J. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. King, Little Silver, N. J. BAY TREES— Standards and Pyramids. All sizes. Price list on demand. JuUus Roeiirs Co., Rutlierford, N. J. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plants, t7.50-$35.00 eacli. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. 125.000 LARGE, stocky (September transplanted) field-grown, b oominE Pansy plants. Henry Mette s strain, all salable stock, satisfaction guar- anteed, $1.00 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens. Kalamazoo. Mich. ROSE PLANTS— Pink Killarney, 2M-in. pots. 845.00 per 1000; Richmond, 2}i-in. pots, 845.00 EET 1000. This is fine stock, clean and healthy. . B. Coddington. Murray Hill, N. J. per 100. Vinca Variegated. 2}i-in., $2.50 00. Carl E. Holm, Madison. N.J. SALVIAS— Eitra strong Seedlings, Bonfire " ■="- -- "-" -54.00 per 1000. Ca^ , White Plains. N- Y, R. Powell. Florist, SALVIAS — Bonfire, extra strong, healtliy Seedlings, from seed bed, 60c. per 100, S5.00 per 1000. H. F. Morris, Collingswood. N. J. Pink, Deep Branchi Drancning and ^^rego soft shell also all colors mixed, 40c. per oz. postpaid. Mudge, Enterprise Greenhouses, Gasport, N ?i?k SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— The best commercial varieties; good, clean stock for planting now; Dark Crim- son, Silver Pink, Dark Pink and Mammoth White 2)i-in. pot», $3.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings. $1 50 per 100 C Ribsam. 31 WaU St.. Trenton. N. J._ THERE are so many Silver Pink Snaps offered that .^you should be particular to have the right one. I? "='■'='' "P""- Big bee my display ad- . Somersworth. N. H. olTplan , S. Rams Continued to Next Coin Use our columns when having extra stock to dis- pose of. STOCK FOR SALE 'SNATORAGONS' SNAPDRAGONS— Silv 81.50 per 100; 2M-in. per 100. Golde. "' " RAMSBURG'S SILVER PINK SNAPDRAG- ON—Rooted Cuttings. 82.00 per 100. .515.00 per 1000; 2)vhole:sale NEW YORK Palm Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas, aurel. Spruce arid Box Wood jpings made on order, all kinds Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax and Leucothoe Sprays, Sphagnum, Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses. Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa M. RICE CO., THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th Street NEW YORK METALS. WIRE W and BASKET WORK JOS. G. NEIDINGER, Florists' Supplies 1513-15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA. PA. GREEN SHEET MOSS For lining hanging baskets, also pot plants, ferns, palms, etc. In fact, a nee to every retail florfst. Per Bale 15 bundles) SI- Special price on larger Geo. H. Anflcrmullep.'^^i pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Do Not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street. NEW YORK WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $I.75s 50,000, $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment $3.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. GIBBONS THE SMILAX MAN WILD SMILAX for Easter in unlimited quanti- ties, $2.50 per case. RED LEVEL, - SLABAMS CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS 4- 998 The Florists' Exchange 50,000 Bedding Plants ; Begonia, From 214,-in. pots, 9'ZM\} per H white and blue; Alyssum, double wbxte: Coleus. Golden Bedder, VerschafiFeltil and other fancy varieties; Cuphea (Cigar Plants); Feverfew, Heliotrope, dark blue; Margueritp° — ii-„, „„J white; Petunias, double i ' ' " Vlnca Vaiiegata. First Class Stock Up Now ts, J2.60 per 100: 4 varieties; Mar- ROOTED CUTTINGS Double White. . Transplanted Heliotropes. " ' "' Petunias. Double Mixed. Fuchsias. Mixed Vinca Variegata pdragons. New England Silver 1.50 16.00 SEEDLINGS Once Transplanted from Soil. 100 1000 I a, Vernon^^^^ galvia Splendens, Bonfire and Zurich.! '. 100 I Verbena. In colors or mixed Ten Weeks STOCKS in 4 colors $1.00 per 100. J9.00 per 1000 PLANTS IN BLOOM NOW Azaleas. 4 colors, 75i:., tl.OO, $1.60, $2.00 e Whitmani Ferns. n^s and transplanted seedlings are desured by P*^ lOU. lail, add lOc. per 100 for carrier's charges. Asparagus Sprengeri. Cash with order, please. No G. O. D. unless one-third accompanies order. dot., $16.00 ■s doz., $20.00 $2.50 perl 100 F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORIST Reciprocity — Saw It In the Brcbaoge ORCHIDS Spring Importations and Shipments CATTLEYAS Glgas Lablata Schroederae MendelU Mosslae Gaskelliana Gigas Sanderiana ALSO Semi-Established and Established Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Laelias, Miltonias, etc. Our reputation and experience guarantee all orders. Send for latest prices. Freeman Orchid Co., ^''^^r- Givecredit where credit is due — Mention Exchange ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- drobiums, Oncidiums, Cypripediums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices rigitt. Prompt deliveiy. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Reciprocity— Saw it In ORCHIDS ;ell Orchids exclusively m in all stages of development mported pla to those in sheath LAGe'r"' ©"" HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange offer to decorate in return for the use of a sign bearing its name. The offer was accepted in many instances, and a good deal of favorable publicity was de- rived from the plan. The Kansas City Weekly Luncheon Club, composed of fire insurance agents, at a recent meeting desided to establish a flower fund. Assessments will be made weekly until a sufficient sum of money to provide flowers for all sick and deceased members has been realized. The club heretofore has sent flowers as they were needed, but decided it was wise to have a fund on hand for this purpose. One of the most attractive Easter ad- vertisements was that sent out by Samuel Murray, who mailed handsomely lithographed cards to several thousand ORCHIDS Fresh imported Orders taken now to insure early delivery in Spring, 1914, for the be Semi-established CATTLEYAS ready for Im- mediate delivery. Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DE BUCK. P. 0. Box 73 SECAUCUS, N. J. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange April 21 has been officially set as Arbor Day in Kansas. In his proclama- tion. Governor George H. Hodges asks every resident of the State to devote the entire day to planting trees and other plants. P. N. Hahn is the latest addition to the ranks of our nurserymen at Sixteenth and Oak sts., where he has a full stock of shade and ornamental trees, shrubs, bushes. Grape vines, etc. Its annual Arbor day sale was held bv the Harnden Seed Co. recently. The event is an annual one with the company, which sells trees at reduced prices, in return securing much publicity of the right kind. Probably one of the most effective ad- vertising plans yet devised by a Western florist is that used by a Topeka member of the trade. The ad, only a few lines in size, is run daily directly beneath the obituary column by Mrs. Lord's Flower Shop. Anyone reading of the death of a friend or acquaintance in the obituaries could hardly fail to see the name of the florist beneath. Many florists do not ORCHIDS We offer, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Labiata Warneri Mossiae Gaskelliana 1.00 Per Plant $1.50 to $3.00 1.50 to 5.00 2.0 CATTLEYA Per Plant Perdvaliana $1.00 to $2.00 MendelU 1.50 to 3.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana.. 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case lots as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED. WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply smaUer plants (SE- LECTED) for attractive figures and invite your correspondence. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence. R. I. Reciprocity- approve of the idea, believing it to be somewhat indelicate. C. Moore, manager of the Costello- Moore Floral Co., handled one of the largest single decorations for Easter, in the work for the Cathedral of the Im- maculate Conception. M. E. C. Minneapolis, Minn. The Florists' Club The Minneapolis Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting on (Tuesday, April 7, at Rice Bros.' store. Many interesting things came up for dis- cussion. Notice of the florists was called to the fact that recently flower stores have sprung up to last for a short time during .the 'holiday seasons. They are supplied with inferior stock, whicli they sell at cut rate prices, thus hurting the trade of the regular men in the business. It is thought that these stores are being supplied by some florist who has an in- ferior stock whicli cannot be disposed of to regular florists in a regular way. A committee was appodruted to investi- gate Ihfse cases and report. A com- munication from Theodore Wirth was read, which stated that there is in the treasury o'f the Society of American Flo- rists over $1000, and still some money to be collected. This money is tie bal- ance left after paying the expenses of the last convention held in Minneapolis. These are the largest net proceeds ever obtained from an annual convention of S. A. F. The proprietor of The West Hotel can furnish a suitable room for the monthly meetings of The Minne- apolis Florists' Club, and will provide any refreshments which the club desires. It was moived and seconded that a com- mittee be appointed to look after the matter. . A letter was read from E. F. Worrall, cor. Stevens ave. and 37th St., Minneapolis, Minn., who after a two moaths' test, believes he has discovered a method of preserving flowers' for sev- eral months. He will give tis secret to the world for $2S,000! A very fine imfproved Sweet Pea of the ordiid variety, Florence Denzer, wliite, was exhibited by W. J. Manogue, 64th St. and Lyndale ave. So., represented by S. S. Gargill. A vote of commendation was tendered to Mr. Manogue by the club. The cln'b will hold a bowling tournament April 24. The contest is open to all members in good standing; thirty dollars' worth of prizes will he awarded, and besides, each contestant will be taxed a dollar, and each bowler will receive a prize, the man having the highest score getting first choice. The Ladies' Florist Club was enter- itaincd by Miss Elsie Will art the home of her sister, Mrs. John Taylor, 3136 19th ave. ,So. last Thursday. The gardener of the Park Board, Louis Boeglin, has under cultivation 2.5,000 bedding plants at the Park Board Greenhouses. These plants will be dis- ■tributed among fifteen parks and thirty triangles. Under itihe eyes of thousands of householders as they pass daily, they naturally arouse a desire to beautify the home grounds. Such an extensive dis- play of annuals can scarcely help being a stimulation to the trade of local flo- rists. F. H. Perl. ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Ezporters, Growers and Hybridists In the world. SANDER. I^-gITn^ and 258 Broadway, Room 721. New York CHy Glvecreditwherecredltlsdu^-UentlonEiehange IPONOEA noctiflora or Godfrey Aschmann's well-known waxy Moonvine; very fragrant, bearing flowers as big as a saucer, 2>4-in. pots, now ready, $5.00 per 100. This makes good stock for you to propagate from. Godfrey Aschmann Shipper of Potted Olant 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange DELPHINIUM Bellado Hardy Larkspur) 2H-in PHLOX, Mrs. Jenkins, Jeanne (Everblooming other POLYGONUM Sieboldi. 10c. each. STOKESIA cyanea. Blue STOKESIA alba. Clumps SAPONARIA Caucasica fl. pi. Clumps. .. CASSIA floribunda. 10c. each. CLEMATIS paniculata. 2 years, 2-in. . . OPIHSTIA Raflnesquli. Hardy Cactu rVY.Hardy. 4-in 3.50 DIANTHUS 'latV ati-i! ' fl! pi.' ' Everbioom- '. A. HIRSCHLEBER, Riverside, N. J. FERNS CYRTOMItlM falcatum, PTERIS WU- soni and Wimsetti. Fine, bushy plants, packed to reach yoii in perfect condition, 6o.; if shipped in pots, 7c. Buxton's Pink and Phelps Bros.' new white SNAPDRAGON. Extra fine stock, 2-in., S3.00 per 100, S2S.00 per 1000. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalit, Conn. G Ivo credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Boston I GrnS, 100,'$30;00 per lOOO S2J^-inch, $5.00 pel , 100, S40.00 per 1000. Whitmani Conipacla,^etmsloo°3 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, '^S'aV^" E. P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH, Sec.-Treas. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower E^xchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS* SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, te:.-epmone ma.n.^^t ALBANY, N. Y. i April 18, 191*. The Florists' Exchange 999 The Entire Cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties In Large Quantities and of Select Quality M. C. FORD ^=^ WMOUESAUB PUORIST =^:= 121 West 28tli St., New York City TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE Reciprocity — Saw !t In the Eschange E era's hoping: that your Easter was entirely satisfactory in every way. If not — then you are not doing business with Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 325-5582-5583 Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. New Yoik, April 14.— The usual after Easter business stagnation came into tlie wholesale cut flower market very promptly on Monday morning of this week; Tuesday it had increased, and what the conditions will be before the end of the week no man can tell, but it is hoped that there may be a ruaction for the better. Am. Beauty Roses are in large supply, and the quality, as a matter of course, is not im- proving. They are moving very slowly to- ila,\ , Tuesday; 20c. each being the top price In! choice selections of special, the common run of that grade selling for 15c. or less, either grades are selling at corresponding prices as per quotations. Tea Roses of all kiu(ls-are in large supply, and the prices li:t\e receded to those at the beginning of la^t week, as the demand is not sufficient to alisorb the supply, and heavy concessions in jjiice are the only means of stimulating sales. Top grade blooms are selling for about the following prices; The KUlarneys, My Mary- land, MUady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, 6c., with occasional small sales at 8c.; Richmond, Lady HiUingdon, Sunburst, and Bulgarie, Sc, with cjccasional small sales at 10c. ; Brides anti Bridesmaid, 4c. to 5c.; Chatenay, 10c. ; Mrs. Aaron Ward and Mock, 12c. Carnations are also in heavy supply, and they are meeting with a small demancl, con- sequently prices are falling. Today the general range of price is from SI to S3 per 100, S2 being the prevailing figure for good blooms. 1 Cattleyas as regards the variety Schroderse I are plentiful,^ but of the choicer varieties, I such as Mossiffi and Gigas, the supply is on the short side. The general range of price I for SchroderEe is from 20c. to 40c. each, and for Mossise 50c. to 75c. Gardenias are in 1 large supply, and moving slowly, S2 to S3 ; per doz. being the price for the choicest I blooms. The usual arrivals of Longiflorum Lilies added to the large supply of unsold blooms at Easter puts the Lily market in a very bad condition, since the demand is not at aU adequate to clear the market of these accumulations. They are selling today at S4 to S6 per 100, with a tendency to still lower prices. Lily of the Valley is in moder- ate supply, and as the demand is not large, prices have receded to SI to S3 per 100. Bulbous flowers, especially Tulips, are quite plentiful. CaUas are selling at from 60c. to SI per doz.; the best of the Daffodils at 25c. per doz. ; the finest Tulips at the same price; Spanish Irises go very slowly at 35c. to 50c. per doz., and the large varieties of Gladiolus now arriving from the South at 40c. to 50c. per doz. The market is loaded with Antirrhinum, which does not seem movable at any price, and also yellow and white Daises. Be- sides these, there are Lilac, Mignonette, Pansies and Stocks, all moving very slowly. Sweet Peas, the supply of which was ex- hausted at Easter, are moving fairly well at 50c. to 75c. per doz. bunches for the best or- dmary, and SI to $2 for Spencers. Violets are no longer in large demand, and are fast dropping back to the old time prices at which they were selling before Easter. As regards greens, all of these are moving moderately well at quoted prices. Philadelphiii, April 14.— The Easter business in the wholesale market was in the main eminently satisfactory. The supply was large — by far larger than last year — and the amount sold was correspondingly greater, and while there was no complete clean up, the volume of business, with a fair price list, made a pleasmg market. Ship- ping business was very heavy. The only noticeable shortage was Valley. Orchids were also light, with white Carna- tions as the runner up. There were enough Am. Beauty for all demands, and the best of ; them did not go over S6 per doz. I In tea Roses the supply was excellent, the demand being mostly for the medium grades at 8c. and 10c. ; long ones and specials brought 12c. to 15c., with a few sales at 20c. on some extra Brilliant, Russell and Rich- mond, and a few Killarneys. White Roses moved less freely. , , ,, Carnations were in demand and there was I no surplus. Good whites all brought 6c. ; in pink and red the choicest sold at 6c.; more : were sold at 5c., however, and there were also some 4c. stock to be had. In the novelties. Gorgeous brought 8c. There were barely enough orchids to go around at 50c. to 60c. each. Valley was shy; nearly all of it moved at 4c Gardenias sold well, the supply being good at 52 to M Easter Lilies problem on widnesday and Thursday; long stock for shippmg orders were not plentiful, and they held up weU until Saturday afternoon, when a lot of shorts and mediums were dumped on the market. On the Monday of this week the market was flooded with Lilies. Ca,llas sold well. The general average on Lilies was about 10c. , long stock at 12^°. Sweet Peas were in immense supply and sold readily at excellent priced; the ordmary varieties that sold a week previously for 20c. per 100 brought 60c. and the Spencers rose to SI. 50 and »2 per 100. Violets were few; local smgles were about done; doubles cleaned up on Saturday and prices stiffened. There was a heavy supply of excellent Snapdragon that moved slowly; Jl 25 per bunch was about top price. Daffodils and Tulips were plentiful, as was the supply of LUac of exceUent quality. Boston, April 14.— Easter busmess was very good. There was a fine supply of all kinds of flowers. The only kinds that were in short supply late on Saturday were Sweet Peas and Violets. -. Roses were quite abundant m aU grades and kinds. There was a heavy supply of white and pink Killarney, and the demand was -good on Thursday and Frida-y at $2 to $16 per 100; on Saturday prices decreased slightly. Richmond and Killarney Queen were favorites and sold readily from 82 to S25 per 100. Ward and Hillmgdon were very plentiful, but were in good demand and cleaned up well at S2 to 816 per 100 There was a good supply of Russell, Milady, Sun- burst, and Hadley, all cleaning up at good prices. American Beauty was sold in limited quantity from S6 to S50 per 100. Carnations sold on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, but were quite a drug on Satur- day afternoon. There was a much better demand for colored Carnations than for white kinds. There was quite a lot of white left unsold on Saturday evening. Prices ranged from S3 to $5, with very fancy varie- . ties at S6 per 100. There were heavy arrivals of Sweet Peas and of good quality, and sold exceptionally well from $1 to $2 per 100. Snapdragon was superb, but no person wanted it. On Saturday it could hardly be moved at aU at any price. Cut Easter Lilies were plentiful but those of good quality sold readily at S8, SIO and $12 per 100. In orchids, Cattleya flowers were the most abundant at S5 and S6 perdoz. CaUas were fairly plentiful and were in good demand at S1.50 per doz. Lily of the Valley was in brisk demand at $2 to $4 per 100. Daffodils plentiful, but sold well at SI. 25 to S2 per 100. Smgle Tulips at S2 per 100; doubles S3 to S4 per 100. Violets were in excellent demand; singles were receiving $1 and S1.25 per 100. Double kinds were in good supply at 75c. and SI per 100. Pansies were favorites, and good fancy kinds were worth SI per 100. Yellow- Marguerites were plentiful and in fine de- mand at SI and S2 per 100. Gardenias were in medium supply and sold readily at S2.60 to S4 per doz. There was a heavy call for aU kind of greenery, but the supply was equal to the demand, and of good quality. The plant trade at Easter was never better. Enormous quantities of aU kinds were sold. Rambler Roses were good; Lilies in pots were abundant, and enough to go round; some were left over. The price per flower varied from 8c. to 12c. Good LUies with medium stems sold weU, but there werelots of short ones around. Bougain'i'iUeas, Ac- cias. Azaleas and small heaths were i:i fine demand. The newer Hydrangeas also sold readUy at good prices. Taken as a whole the Easter business was quite satisfactory. The prices for the present week have gone back to those of the previous week. There is an abundance of all kinds of flowers, with a downward tehdency in prices. TheExchangc-AlertandliD-to-date 53 WEST 28th ST. JOHN VOUISfG NEW YORK WMOUrBSAUB ■WMOL.BSAL.E Recdvlng daily, the choicest stock In America Telephone 7M2 Mn q. CattleyBS : Gardenias : Lilies :Vaiiey : Carnations : Roses lOOO The Florists' Exchange 15E0/NES 'TPw It la the Iteehitiice Giye credit where credit Is due — UentloD HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ "A^est 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephones: 2200 and 2201 MADISON SQUARE Is due — Mention Eychange ; credit where c Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, April 14, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m ROSES— A. Beauty, Special 16.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 20.00 12.00 !:Sg 6.00 eioo 4.00 2.00 l:S 6.00 12:00 eloo 1.00 1.00 .25 ' i.do .26 ■i.50 1.25 .76 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades all colors J:SS i:S 1.00 to 2.00 Extra" .Fair ^^lllr'^"''^"---- 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 Kiuamey '. :v.;;:: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ToS .50 to 1.00 to lioOto LOO It Si .26 to .10 to ^&S£ey::::::::::::::::- trades of St'd <^ Red .V. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Vanefes.) L Yellow and va,.. . . F«l«-Me-Ndt,- pe; bunch.-. ::::::: 2.00 to 3.00 ■:Jsi II 4.00 to 6.00 ^?,^^:'":';;::;::::::::::- BricTe & Maid. Special E«ra.'.'.;::::::::: GlldlolSI, liamed! '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.[[ Iris, Spanish,' pei'doz'.'. '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. {:!lf^\l^^n'=.Xtn.-.v:;;:::::;;;;:: Li&trtSevauey.v.-.;:;::: :::::: Mignonette, per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch Mrs. GeoiEe Shawyer t^lk^w^d::::.:::::::.::: Mme. Abel Chatenav. :i§S :?t J. J. L. Mock Orchids, Cattleyas Cypripediums, per doz 26.00 to 30 00 ^^-^^rf;^^-::: :::::: Asparagus Plumosus. bunches 1.60 to 2.50 Sweet Peas, ordinary, per doz. bunch TuUp^perdor^"''"'"'""''""^'' ■■.eoS .10 to ".eoS Ferns, pe^ibob:;;::::::::::::':-- " i&^H^HI"^-:::: :??S IS All the new and standard KUwILO Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDiW, 133 West 2&1h Sl^ New York Beciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange P.J.SMITH -THE HOME OF THE LILY- Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist Selling Jtgent for Largest Growers A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 TELEPHONE 1328-1998 Madison Square 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY EDW. C, HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones (1«^} Madison square Cut FlOWCrS HI WholeSak George CSiebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnalions Personal Attention^onsignmcnts Solicited— Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Walter R.SiebrechtCo.inc WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 114 West 28th Street, New York 'PHONE 1245 MADISON SQUARE Facilities for the Handling of your Stock UNSURPASSED Write them J read this advt. In the Exchange B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York V I O L F T S CARNATIONS V I Vr A^ C 1 A ^lyjj ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Beelproclty— Saw It In the Exchange Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28tli St., NEV/ YORK Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Eichaoge Louis M.Noe LouisA.Noe Wholesale Commission Florists MATHEW SAMPSON, Jr., Manager Telephone, 756 Madison Square American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Shipping orders given personal atten- tion and satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SLINN, Wholesale Florist 103 W. 28tli St., N. Y. City. Phone 6973 Mad. Sq. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange New Yorlt City The regular meeting of the New York Florists' Club was held at the Grand Opera House Bldg., 23d St. and 8th ave., on Mond^ay evening of this weelc ; a full account of this interesting meeting will be found elsewhere in the columns of this issue. The Easter season, witii the usual large volume of business consequent upon its occurrence, is now over, and the wonted lull is here. A somewhat fuU account of the New York Easter trade will be found elseiwhere in our columns. The nest days in the florist's calendar which may naturally be expected to bring an increased sale of flowers and plants, namely Mothers' Day and Memo- rial Day, wai both occur next month. Neither of these days heretofore in New York City have increased the demand for cut flowers to that extent which might reasonably be expected. A comjbined at- tempt on the part of the growers, and wholesale and retail florists, not only to perpetuate the observance of these days, but also to increase the use of flowers 1002 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS end FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLIORTH CO. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange PITTSBURGI CIT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. OlTO credit wherecreditlfl doe — Uentloa Exchange in tieir observance, iwould certainly be legitimate and advisable. Siebrech-t & iSon, wlio ba^e been en- gaged in tbe florists' business for nearly half a century, are to be congratulated upon their handsome new store at 619 5tb ave. It is reported that Clarence Slinn and Hermann Weiss, who are now conduct- ing business in the building at 103 W. 2Sth St., which is soon to be removed, will occupy the store at 112 W. 2Sth St., as soon as the necessary changes and improvemenits have been made. During' the ante-Easter week, the tenth floor of the beautiful new Lord & Taylor store at 5th ave. and 38th St., was a. scene of floral heauty. Probably never in any department store in this great city wei-e there so many high grade specimen plants gathered and offered for sale. The placing of these plants was so artisitic that they seemed to have been staged for a flower show rather than for a popular sale. Groups were gathered around the four pillars in the room, and in the center of the space outlined by these pillars there was a circular pyra- midal group of plants. On all sides of the room also there were plants placed In such a way as to be easily seen _and examined. This display drew an even ■larger numher of people than was ex- peOted, and the volume of sales was very large and exceedingly satisfactory to W. W. Bumham, who is the permanent manager of the balcony cut florwer shop on the mezzanine in the rear of the main floor. Tbe balcony flower shop itself, also, is one of tbe most beautiful and thoroughly equipped in this city. Mr. Bumham has brought with him to this store a successful experience of many years in the conducting of a flower busi- ness on a large scale. He is to be con- gratulated on being established in such magnificent quarters, and the firm in whose store he is managing the flower department is also to be congratulated upon securing so able a manager. During the ante-Baster week, M. A. Howe, of 6 E. 33d St., Alex. McCounell, of 611 5th ave., and Max Schling, 22 E. 59th St., were all obliged, on account of the large volume of business, to open branch stores nearby their permanent <[uarters. ■Richard Wenham, for many years with Wadley & Smythe, 491, 5th ave., and one of .fhe best known and popular fig- ures in the florists' trade in this city, has now entered the employ of Thos. F. Galvin, of 561 5tb ave. Announcement has been made that the Baltimore iCut Flower .Co., has purchased the Baltimore interest of ■the W. R. Sie- brecbt Co., at 200 W. MJulberry sit., Baltimore, Md. J. H. Troy, proprietor of the Rosary Flower Store, 24 E. 34th st., has recently been honored by being made president of the aty Olub at New Rochelle, N. Y., where he resides. The plant winning the gold medal of- fered at the New York Spring Flower Show by Max Schling, for the best un- . named Aroid, has been named Anthur- ium ScMingii. James Coyle, the popular wholesale flo- rist of 104 W. 28th St., recovered from a severe diphtheritic attack ,iust in time to be at his usual place o£ business during the Easter trade. The Growers' iCut Flower Co., 129 W. 2Sth St., is now receiving a steady sup- ply of the large Gladioli blooms. Mrs. Lawrence W. Kervan went South last week to join her husband at their Winter home in Florida. Mr. Kervan, it is hardly necessary to say, is the senior member of the Kervan Co., probably the largest dealers in hardy greens in- this country. ROSES=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers 6.00 to 10.00 '"u, 2hm ... to ... to !!! to 3.O0 ... to "to ?nn .21 ... to to ' .08 4.01 2.00 to l.Ol H.(K. ... to .50 .60 to Ion ..■il ...to Boston Apr. 14 1914 40.00 to Rono 4().(li 6.00 to 2U.U0 ! ! ! ! to Vnnto lO.OC 12.(11 3.00 to 12.(11 1.25 2.00 to 2.01 1.51 to " " to 2.00 to 3.01 to "so to to .35 to .M NAMES AND VARIETIES Beauty, fancy — spl. Extra No. 1 No.2 No. 3 Bride and Bridesmaid Killainev Wkite IGlIarney Klllamey Queen Lady Hulingdon. Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de Bnlgarie(Mra.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Kiliamey Brilliant. Farleyen«'e: :..":; ma, per bunch... . Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches Sprengeri, bunches Callas (per doi.) Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. pVhrte Standard J Pink Varieties 1 Red L Yellow and var . . •Fancy fWhrte (•The hlBh-J Pink est gradeB of *1 Red Bta'd vara, ) |^ Yellow and var . . Forget-me-nots Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths LUac (per bunch) Lilium Longlflorum Lily of tiie Valley M ignonette , per doz., ordinary •• per doz-, fancy.. Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas. per doz. . Cypripedimns. Pansies (per bunch) Smllax (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas. Tulips, single. " double Violets, single smto am 4.00 to «.(H 3.00 to H.W 4.00 to «.0( liWw l.W 1.25 1.60 to Z.Of 30( 2.00 to 2JX)w 3.00 6.00 to X.0( .75 to 1.0( 1.00 to 2.(1( 3.00 to ....to .50 .36 to .60 25.00 to 35.00 . to 2.00 . to 2.00 . to 2.00 BOSTON MASS. Beantfes, Hadley Mrs. BasBell, ElUamey Qneen, SonbaTsts, WfcW^^X^^ ^^^\ Tafts, Cardinals, Vwr.l iCrl ljKvri3* ^Vr« Oholoe carnations. Valley, Cattleyas, Vio- 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. s^j„^^w..^..^..^. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. Bronze and Green Magnolia Wreaths $6.00 per doz. 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: WlLl^yi^l^ ©pen 6 a.m. fo 7 p.m. 1 the Exchange POINSETTIA STOCK PLANTS which we offer for quick sale at $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 F. J. DOLANSKV LYNN. MASS. Orchids and Gardenias a Specialty : la due — Mention Exchange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HIU 1083-25017-25552 Write tiiem 7oa retd tlili adrt. In tbp Excbanf e HOLTON&KUNKELCO. Wholssale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. nione— Main 874. P. O. Boi— 103 Write tbem roo read this advt. to the Escbaase THE McCALLOffl CO. MANUFACTURERS and IMPORTERS o FLORISTS'- SUPPLIES Pittsburgh, Pa. -:- Cleveland, Ohio will help all aronnd If yen mention Baltimore CutFlowerCo. Have Purchased the Baltimore Interests of the Company THE SAME FINE LINE OF STOCK THE SAME MANAGEMENT WILL CONTINUE BALliORE CUT riOWER CO. INC. 200 WEST MULBERRY STREET BALTIMORE, MD. Knud Ohristensen, of the firm of Mad- sen & Christeasen, Wood Ridge, N. J., lias been seriously ill at his home with an attack of appendicitis. Among the reports of ineoriwrations in the daily press there is noted the fol- lowing item: Baltimore Cut Flower Oo., Inc., Marthattan, florists' business ; capi- tal $2.5,000. Incorporators: W. H. Sie- brecht, T. E. MoMahon and I. Jaffe, New York City. L.: Boston Wholesale and RetaU Florists ^J The sales of plants and flowers this Easter were much in excess of a year ago; there are but few men who are not pleased. Plant husiness was exyeptio illy good and there was ; .bundan air kinds. Those in greatest demand were good Lilies, rambler Roses, Azaleas, Heaths and pans of Tulips and Hya- cinths. Very little trouble was experi- enced in moving first class material but some short Lilies were hard to move at the close. In flowers there was a heavy i April 18, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1003 mmmmmmmm^^^^mmmmmmmmm^. BEAUTIES ft^ The Best, S3.00 per doz. Medium Grades, $1.00— $2.50 per doz. A^ When you order Beauties from us you get the best coming to this market. & Note our quotations. Every ' retailer can now find a profitable market for 1)S them. Large orders of 50 or over will be filled at quantity price. II Killarney Brilliant [^ The best of all pink Roses. It ia a Rose of splendid keeping qualities, a fh larger flower, and the color a rich, brilliant pink. The prices are only a K slight advance over the quotations on the old type of Killarney. The 'i medium and long, $6.00 to 810.00 per 100. The special, stems 24 to 30 ^ inches long, .$15.00 per 100. I Specials for This Week ]\; 250 Roses, 12-inch stems, for $7.50. ti^ 200 Roses, 15- to 18-inch stems, lor $10.00. fc Our selection of colors, mostly pink. e CATTLEYA MOSSIAE Per dozen $7.50 ^ DAISIES, white and yellow Per 100 1.50 JS GARDENIAS, medium grade Per 100 12.00 )^ GARDENIAS, short stems Per 100 8.00 % VALLEY Per 100 $3.00—14.00 LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, long. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, mediu .Per 1000 $7.00 .Per 1000 3.50 The Leo Niessen Co, ^N.W.Cor. 12fli & Race Sts.,Philadelplila, Pa. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange iWholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred i Bammore Buffalo ipr. 16. 1914 Apr. 15. 1914 to 15.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 .... to to 2.00 to 2.50 to to 2.50 to 3.00 to to .... to .40 ...to.... .50 to .60 NAMES AND VARIETIES White Killarney Killarney Queen Lady HilUngdon Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de BuIgarieCMrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant. , ordinary Farley ense - - -Qa, per bunch.. . . Asparagus, Plumosus, bunche: '* Sprengeri, bunche; Callas (per doz.) Carnations, Inf. p rWhi'te.. Standard J Pink... '. grades, all col. ^Yellow and var. (*Tlie hlgh-l P ;at grades of T P ton'd vara.) ^-v ch).. Mgn ,per doz.,ordinary perdoz., fancy.. . Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas. per doz . . Pansies (per bunch) Smilax (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas TuUps, Single ■■ DoSble Violets, Single Double 10.00 to 1 2.00 to !60-to. 2.0Dto 3.00 2.40 1.80 to 2.00 F. E.— ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE Killarney Brilliant If you have not already bought Killarney Brilliant, we believe you are making a business mistake in not getting this splendid money maker. Order at once. We have a very ehoice lot, both own root and grafted, for immediate delivery. Glean, Strong, Well Grown Rose Plants 21/2-inch, ready for imme- diate shipment. OWN ROOT GRAFTED 100 1000 100 1000 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT $30.00 S250.00 S35.00 S300.00 PRINCE D'ARENBERG 30.00 250.00 3.5.00 300.00 HADLE Y 30.00 250.00 35.00 300.00 OPHELIA 30.00 250.00 35.00 300.00 MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL 17.50 1.50.00 FIRE FLAME 12.00 100.00 17.50 150.00' MRS. GEO. SHAWYER 12.00 100.00 17.50 150.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 RADIANCE 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 HILLINGDON 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 SUNBURST 12.00 100.00 WHITE KILLARNEY 7.00 .55.00 12.50 120.00 PINK KILLARNEY 7.00 55.00 12.50 120.00 MARYLAND 7.50 65.00 12.50 120.00' RICHMOND 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 KAISERIN 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 MRS. AARON WARD 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 MRS. TAFT 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 JONKHEER J. L. MOCK 7.50 60.00 12.50 120.00 CECILE BRUNNER, or SWEETHEART 12.00 100.00 17.60 150.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY. S75.00 per 1000. WHITE and PINK COCHET. 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. Exceptionally line lot of grafted MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL, ^^^^^^ ready for immediate delivery. E-*' ^ '^^ Write for prices on larger quantities. y<\S, S. Pennock=Meehan Co A. /I I THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA L^" fVI / PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON ^ I Jy I608-I620 Ludlow Street 1216 H Street, N. W. ^^ ■*■ -^ NEW YORK BALTIMORE ^J5J5^ 117 West 28tli Street Franklin and St. Paul Streets ; credit Is due — Menti . Exchange The Largest Handler of LILAC in Philadelphia; one Price to AU. this Country; Quality the Best fn Quality and Quantity Count. JOHN W. MclNTYRE, im Ranstead St. PHILADELPHIA I due — Mention Exchange Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers qj;;,,^^ 1225 Race St., PHIIAD[IPIIIA, PA. demand from the 'Wednesday morning, with an increase in price, but, as usual at the last moment on Saturday, _ an avalanche of iRoses and 'Carnations reached the market, causing a decided breaking of prices. Roses sold well and there was a heavy supply. Carnations also sold well, colored kinds being in most demand; at the close It was. hard to move white Carnations. The retail stores had all the business they could attend to. Much time and effort had been spent in making attrac- tive window displays ; several also had attractive ads during the week in the local papers. W. H. Elliott had a liberal cut of Roses from his Madbury Greenhouses. Especially well grown were the Killarney Queen, 'Ward. Richmond and Prince de tBulgarie. From Brighton there was a liberal supply of Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. Pot plants of Rose Christie- Miller sold wpJl. Thomas Roland's Eaf5tcr plants were of exceptionally fine quality and rambler Roses such as Tausendschon and Doro- thy Perkins were in better demand than ever before. Hydrangeas were exception- ally well grown and of the new French SNAPDRAGON The Finest in Town Try it and be convinced >A/M. J. BAKER 12 S. Mole St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange varieties, although grown in quantity, there was not enough to fill the demand. Small heaths were sold out early in the week. The Nahant greenhouses were completely depleted of all the material grown for Easter. From the large Rose house at Revere there -were sent on Fri- day and Saturday 20,000 Roses. A. R. Hutson, head salesman for Wm. H. Elliott, sailed April 14, on the S. S. Campania, for England. Mr. Hutson's faither there has been sick for some time, but had a paralytic stroke a few weeks ago and is not expected to live, hence the reason for Mr. Hutson's sudden de- parttire. iCarbone's windows on Boylston St. are always attractive, but his artistic com- binations of staituary, standard rambler Roses. Tausendschon and Dorothy Per- kins Roses principally, also Acacias, L. candidum and Ixiag for Easter, attracted crowds of passersby. 'With the aid of the cool weather pre- vious to Easter, 'William Sim of Clifton- dale was able to pick 175,000 single Vio- lets for that event. His stock of fine Sweet Peas exceeded 100,000. Another 1004 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Ordere for Defivary m the North- Hot Which Will Have Our Best Attention L. L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS Pleaae mention the Eichange -when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists mCHMOND. IND. Win help all aronnd If yon mention the 1 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention Za-Z^.East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Gr^nhouses: MORTON GROVE, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange ''The Busiest House in Ciiicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Weibash Avenue Pleftse mention the Exchange -when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE ao Bast Randolph Street CtiICA.aO will help all aronnd If 70a mention the Bxchange product which sold well with him was 10,000 Pansy flowers. Anthony Leuthy of Eoslindale had a house of well grown Easter Lilies, which before the middle of the week were all sold out. A handsome lot of Azaleas were bought up quickly. He also had a lot of miscellaneous plants in flower- which sold well. On Saturday last I noted a bunch of white Snapdragon, at the Boston Flower Bxc, from J. A. Nelson of Framingham. The white flowers are set so thickly on the stem that it makes it quite distinct from anything seen before. It certainly is a good thing to increase. In an interview with P. Welch he de- clared that the Easter business of his company far exceeded that of a year ago. Easter Lilies in crates were a strong feature here and large quantities were shipped all over New Elngland. Mr. Welch says that matters pertaining to the S. A. F. convention in this city are progressing favorably. A meeting of the local committee is called for next Satur- tediward McMulkin can certainly put uis, an effective window. On Saturday last. I noted a stunning effect in his Boyiston st. windows. The effect was brought about by using masses of large Genistas and Acacia paradoxa in the background. Extra large hampers were filled with exceptionally fine Ba.ster Lilies ; in another were masses of Kal- mia latifolia in bloom. In the fore- ground were huge baskets filled with Lily of the Valley. Doyle's Boyiston st. store windows were tastefully arranged and contained much fine material. Hydrangea and Acacia plants were strong features in the decoration. Daniel J. Lamey, salesman at the Co- operative Market, was passing cigars liiberally this week. The arrival on April 5 of a baby girl at his home was the reason of his rejoicing. J. !R. Comley of Bedford has good success with Sweet Peas. The variety Ohristmas Pink is exceptionally fine and is noteworthy for its fine color and length of stem. The next meeting of the Boston G. & F. Club will be on Tuesday, April 21. Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager 30 East Randolph Street - CHICAGO. ILL Give credit where credit 1b dne — Mention Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, April. 14, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. ....to 6.00 :::; S t:§S :::: S IZ .... to J.QO CARNATIONS— Standard /wBite. .... to 2.00 30-ii,ch stems " Vi,e^ |^^"^t to 2.00 f^bhSms " ('ThSShe-t fwHte .... to 3.00 WUte and Bins Kiitarniy: k^dr^ 1^-::::::::;: .... to 3.0Q |P^^f'^— :: iffs-r' .35 to .50 Boxwood F?™.'HidV.v.;.v.".'.'. 15c. per lb. ...per doz. ■5.66 S 6:00 %^u'S^'"''=''"^' ;::: S 10.66 S"JtoeSp^ys-- •■■Pe^doz- ■■■.60 to J6 2.00to 4.00 Medium 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 Mignonette . . . to 6.00 ?i^SSfa-^"'="'=- ...per doz. 1.00 to 1:50 Southern Jonquils .50 to .75 il&tS^ ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers ai^I^JSJ'mm 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL. Write them yon read tbla advt. In the Exchange Prof. Rees of Amherst will deliver a lec- ture on "Orcharding." Not for twenty-five years has there been such a backward season for out- door work. In the kitchen garden work practically nothing has been done yet ; on April 13 the ground was still frozen to the depth of 2in. A visit to the BreckJlobinson nursery at Lexington demonstrates that they are exceptionally busy ; during the past week shipping and planting were in full swing. F. J. Dolansky of Lynn had a fine crop of Gardenias for Easter and they sold well; also a splendid lot of Catt- leya flowers. As usual the Easter Lilies from John McFarland of North Easton were not- ably well grown. He had also a heavy supply of Lily of the Valley. James Wheeler of Natiek had a grand crop of Snapdragon and yellow Daisies for Easter and a liberal supply of well grown Carnations. W. A. Biggs of Auburndale is well sat- isfied with the amount of business tran- sacted. He had remarkably well grown Tausendschon Roses. His Lilies and Azaleas were of fine quality. At a meeting of the board of trustees of the Mass. Hort. Society, $500 was voted toward the S. A. F. convention ex- penses. The West Street Greenhouses, Read- ing, are more successful with double Bachelor's Buttons than any other grow- ers in this vicinity. When it is grown successfully it is a paying crop. Thomas F. Galvin on Tremont St., had an unusually large Easter trade, far ex- ceeding last year. The windows were kept very attractive during the entire Southworth & Greene, West Stough- ton. had 40,000 double Voilets for their customers at Easter and 20,000 Sweet Pea flowers; both specialties selling well. The Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass.. had 20,000 Roses for Easter. Russell. Milady. Richmond and Hilling- don were of nice quality. Pierce Bros, of Waltham had 15,000 Easter Lilies in pots, and a splendid cut of yellow Marguerites with a heavy crop of nice Roses for Easter week. H. M. Robinson & Co. had the best Easter business they ever had. The em- ployees and the members of the firm worked late every night last week and when Saturday came they were almost exhausted. Shipping business was never better and the quantity of flowers sent out all over New England and Canada is almost beyond comprehension. I visited the W. W. Edgar Co. green- houses Thursday and the Easter plants were almost all gone then. Two houses which had been filled with rambler Roses and hybrid perpetual Roses were empty, not a single plant left. The demand for well grown plants was unusually good, and Mr. Bartsch, the manager, said that firm far exceeded any previous Easter. Penn, on Bromfield St., had a record breaking Easter trade and, as usual, used the city newspaper ads. to push the good work along. The Waban Rose Conservatories had a large supply of very high grade Roses for Easter. The Russells were of excep- tionally fine quality and in good demand. The Montgomery Co., Hadley, had 30,- 000 Roses for Easter ; almost the half of this number was of the new Rose Hadley, which sold readily. Alfred E. Walsh says he could not wish for better Easter business. He had business is steadily increasing. Tlie stork has been unusually liberal during the past week to the firm of Henry M. Robinson & Co. and its employees. On Monday morning a baby girl was left at the house of Julius Snyder, one of the salesmen. On Tuesday, Charles Robin- son, one of the firm, was presented with a boy, and on Wednesday Moris Bolsky, manager of the supply department, was happily surprised with a bouncing boy. A. L RANDALL COJ 66 [.Randolph street Wholesale Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange H. G. BERNIi Wholesale Floris 1402 Pine Stree ST. LOUIS, MO. MagnolHLeave$$t.35perbo GlTecredlt where eredltla dne — Mention Bicbange WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Tele^xaph and Telephone Ordera Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. ILL. Please mention the Exchangre when writing, Ferns for Dishes S3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000, each. BOSTON. Extra strong, 6-in., each 50t WHITMAN! . Extra strong, 6-ln.,Leach SOt Ernest Oechslin,mvrRroREsf:iLi Reciprocity — Saw it li CHICAGO AND THE WEST 3 Wholesale and Retail Florists E. F. Kurowski, president of the J. C Moninger Co., will leave this week for i trip to Europe, and will not return unti about Sept. 1. Mrs. Kurowski will ac- company him on the trip. A week ten d^ys will be spent in New York be- fore embarking, where Mr. Kurowski hs£ some important business to transact foi his company. The McNeff-Swenson .Co. will movf next week to larger quarters in the Rail- way Exchange building on Michigar ave., the present ofilce space being in- adequate to meet the requirements ol ! the business. The company's folder foi the Spring planting campaign is ready and is sufficiently artistic to much in- crease the trade of all florists who maj The regular monthly meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association wa£ held at The Tavern, W. Washington st. on Thursday evening, April 16. Clifford Pruner and A. F. Longren traveling salesmen for the Poeblmanc ' Bros. Co., came into the city to rest dur- ing Easter week, when the fiorists in the outlying cities were too much absorbed in their own business to give the travel- ing salesmen attention. Both of thesf gentlemen will resume their duties on th( road the present week. The city election for councilmen 01 April 7 proved to be disastrous to the florist candidates in their respective wards. J. E. Pranke, retail florist, whc was the Republican candidate in his ward, received only 522 votes against hie democratic opponent, who polled 3491. W. F. Schofleld, Democratic candidate it the 21st ward, made a game fight but was defeated by his Progressive oppon- ent, who received the majority of the women's votes in the ward. Mr. Scho- field had a majority of the men's votes The John C. Moninger Co. will give a series of boiler tests from April 21 to 24, when all interested in heating problems are cordially invited to attend. Tw( expert boiler engineers from the EasI ■will be here to conduct the demonstra- tion. There will be ample room in whict to take care of all the guests, for whorn provision is now being made. One of the latest contracts secured by this house is for an ironframe house 60ft. x 350ft. al Carthage, Mo. The Florists' Exchange 1005 m POT UUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Write for Catalogue and Discounts A. H. HEWS&CO. Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y.. Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1765 «B^ RED POTS That you will be proud to have OQ your benches, is the kind we^have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates — isn't that worth considering? We also have a fuU line of Aaalea pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous " MOSS AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. Qen'l Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 25 WEST BROADWAY manager Felix Reichling is succeeding Tim Matehen at Peter Rein- berg's store. He is a brother of Emil Reichling, foreman at the Reinberg greenhouses, and will be glad to meet all the customers of the house at the store and will assure them the same courteous treatment as before. The annual Easter flower sale in the gold ballroom of the Congress Hotel for the benefit of the crippled children's home was the most attractive and suc- cessful of the annual events in the his- tory of this organization. It was an- nounced at the close of the sale on Sat- urday evening that the sum of $6500 had been realized on the day's sale of flow- ers. Tie private conservatories of the Wallers, the A. B. Dicks, the Louis Swifts, and the Morris greenhouses on the old Leiter estate in Lake Geneva contributed orchids and other choice stock. The room was handsomely deco- rated in rambler Roses, little chicks ran around in well arranged enclosures among the flowers. Overhead, canaries sang in partly concealed cages among the decorations. C. Frauenfelder has been having an at- tractive Easter display in his green- houses at 3343 W. Madison st. The usual line of blooming plants which con- stitute the greatest part of all florists' Easter displays were well represented. In addition to this there was a nice dis- play of Ericas in such varieties as codo- noidcs, persoluta and persoluta alba. An- other plant that attracted much atten- tion was Boronia elatior, a hard-wooded plant with heather-like foliage and cov- ered with innumerable pink blooms. Many more of these could have been sold than there were in stock, so well did they appeal to the Easter plant buyers. H. N. Bruns had his first Easter dis- play in his handsome new store at 3040 W. Madison st. In one of the large windows was a pyramid of Lilies taper- ing gracefully from the window base to the ceiling, and making a splendid show- ing from the street. The usual Easter blooming plants were well displayed in the store and elsewhere about the green- houses. As is well known, pot grown specialties Lilacs and Valley of Mr. Br quite natural to see these predominate in the display. Some of the Lilacs were very large, and all well flowered. Val- ley was grown in various ways in many neat and attractive receptacles. ■ At Schiller's west side store, 2223 W. Madison st, the Easter display was probably the most elaborate on the west side. The greenhouses were filled to their fullest capacity with high class stock, and a large force of employees were busy putting the finishing touches on the plants in the way of pot covers, mats, ribbons and chiffons. One end of the^ store was banked with pot Lilies, which made an appropriate setting for all the other handsome effects in plants and baskets the store contained. One notable feature of this display was the large, made up baskets of flowering plants. These were very handsome and denoted the best taste in color blending; there were baskets of blue, pink, red and white, all of which were trimmed with ribbons and chiffon to match the flowers. A large blue basket filled with blue Hydrangeas and Adiantum Farleyense ferns, trimmed in colors to match, was very effective. A number of smaller bas- kets filled with purple Crocuses all evenly in bloom were reported to be fast sellers. The Easter display in the conserva- tories of Garfield Park was opened to the public on Sunday, and is remarkably handsome and more interesting than the commercial displays on account of the many plants that are grown that are not much found with the commercial grow- ers. The center bed in the large display house was filled with well grown Cine- rarias, including the stellata, radiata, and hybrida. One end of the bed was of richest blue, beginning with ccerulea and blending into a group of auzurea. A smaller bed was made up with Cineraria hybrida grandifiora Matador, an unusual- color for this class of plants. The blooms are a rich deep red. A. Koch, the super- intendent, said it is quite new in this country, the seed having been secured in Germany. The large bed of Cinerarias was edged with Funkia variegata. On either side of the center bed were two massive banks of pot plants graduating from the roof of the house down to the floor. Among the large plants that formed the background were such plants as Magnolia Soulangeana, Prunus tri- loba. Viburnum plicatum and Opulus, Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis, sinensis, and pomtica. Among the Rhododendrons the variety Amphion seemed to be a fa- vorite with Mr. Koch. Last year only a few plants of this variety were in the display, but it was so well liked that the importation for this year was consider- ably increased. Among the other hybrid varieties Pink Pearl continues still a favorite. At another end of the house the display of Lilies was shown up well. Several hundred plants were in the group and reached from the apex of the end wall to the floor. Each of the Lily plants was alternated with a plant of Spirsea Gladstone, the foliage of which concealed the Lilv pots, and in every way much enhanced the beauty of this group. Inside the main entrance door to the conservatories t'lere have been recently placed two croups of sculpture by Laredo Tatt that fit nicely in with the surround- ings, and are much admired by the visi- tors. The Fleischman Floral Co., E. Jack- son blvd., displayed for some days pre- ceding Easter some beautiful effects in baskets filled with the choicest stock ob- tainable in flowering plants. The color scheme in the filling of the baskets was well taken care of and the trimming of the various baskets when filled was all that good, taste could desire. Some dainty plants of the .Tapanese Maples were 'used to fine effect in the filling of some of the Inrgest baskets. The various Roses of ttie rambler tvpes were well flowered and a number of them were nf the largest proportions of anv seen in the city. A window of blue Hydrangeas with color trimmings to match was spe- cially attractive. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT MADE IN STANDARD SIZES OF 2-INCH TO 6-INCH A Waterproof Paper Pot It is the pot that does not fold up or ■ apart, and saves weigh' he shipper U/ Ask your seeds / supply house. If 1 / not keep them, se; / ord r direct. Samples furnishe* ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM CDcr'iAi ivonriri-; whilldin standard pots are porous. OPtCIAL rNUllCC POROUS POTS PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH WE PROMISE TO, AND DO. SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME ODDER DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. VflVL^l-ilV WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch: Long Uland City. N. t STANDARD FLOWER POTS Ea^SCSSSr - 2000 13i-incb S6.00 I 1000 3-inch S5.00 I 210 5>4-inch $3.78 ■ •■ i'ln 1446-inch 3.18 :: l]^ 1207-inch 4.20 .00 I 320 i-mch'.'y.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.. '.'.'. i.51 I 60 8-inch '. 3.00 Specialty, Long Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS. - - - - Pottery, FORT EDWARD. N. Y 1500 2K-inch. 1500 2K-inch, 500 4-i AUGUSTROLKER ® SONS. 51 Barclay Street, New York City, . Red Standard Pols Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. Ihink of us. Write us. Try us. THE KELLER POTTERY CO, 213-223 PearlSt-.NORRISTOWN.PA. We Give You Quality '^^^^Bfe and first-class <^^S^Bt finish at no ^^^^^P greater cost ^^^W STANDARD \_J flower Pots The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. YORK, P*. Syracuse Red Pots Prompt Service Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POTIERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. Successor to Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. ■ Exchange Floral Designs de Luxe ""^.^^ ware Mfg. Co. Toledo, Ohio, U. S. 1006 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID = "NICO-FUME" = PAPER THRIPS, - APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING-FUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Write tliem you read this advt. Id the EscTiaDge The most effective and economical material there ia for Spraying Plants and BJooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refiped 30?< Strotwrth '* '^ '^'^™ ^""^ ^^^^ *° ^^P'^' ^^^ '"'* '"'*"*5' ^^■^''■ Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporiaea the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed imdef the IHBectlclde Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 NICOTINE MFG. CO., Sf. Louis, Mo. NIKOTEEN 30?< Strorrarth " APHIS PUNK Prepared by THE Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULHCING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles— always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. D„cr,t.tiv, Promotes rapid, steady growth. FM,rani Put up in faags, 100 lbs. each. Sold by rr'H NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washington St.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. ^^VtiUfyOKHEft I (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS If you desffr^foBSMo will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back,. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT VliRNON. N. Y. [CTICI uaranUed under tb Act, 1910. Serial your plantsland For greenhouse oys Mealy Bug, ., Thrips, Red Spid< Fly. Mites, Ants, Insec md without odor. Used according cions our standard Insecticide will ravages on your crops by Non-poisonous and harmless plant. Leading Seedsmen ai nave used it with wonderful re; Destroys LiceJ^n Poultry HouseSi on Dogs and all U Pint, 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart, 75c., J^ Gallon, $1.25; Gallon, $2.00; 5 GaUon Can, $9.00; 10 Gallon Can, $17.50. Directions on package. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply HonseB. If yon cannot obtain thia from your Supply House, wiltens BIG BLOOMS And Strong Plants guaranteed. Mij DAVIDGE'S SPECIAL PHOSPHORUS with planting nod POt- ting soil. After roots are made, top dress, Uttlo and often. $2.00 per 100 lbs. Cash with order Hudson Carbon Co.,Ballston Spa.,N.Y Reciprocity- -Saw It In the Our Advertising Columns Bead for Profit— Use for Results The new store of L. R. Bohannon on E. Monroe st. had a complete supply of all that could be offered in blooming plants. Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Lilies, Lilacs and bulbous stock were in good supply. One particular feature of this display was the large globe and arch shaped rambler Roses, in the center of which small cages containing canary birds were concealed. The chirping of the canaries among the flowers gfive the an Easter and Springtime effect, e Muir store, also on B. Monroe St., well up to the standard set by the neighboring stores. There was all that all the other stores had, and in addition, one striking feature was a number of well flowered plants of Bougainvilleas. John Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., has always the reputation of putting in hand- some windows regardless of what the season may be, and it would seem dim- cult for him to improve on them at any time. For his Easter display he secured some choice stock in the way of rambler Roses trained all of whi(" were Azaleas in many sizes, and Lilies in large quantities. One special feature was a beautiful assortment of Japanese Maples in green and bronze foliage, with numerous variations in the indentations of the foliage and other characteristics of this interesting group of plants. The store of A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., was probably the busiest shop in the city during the past week. There was everything all the other stores had and more besides. Special features were some standard grown Rhododendrons with stems fuUy four feet high with well flowered heads of bloom. There were some mammoth Azaleas, Lilacs and bas- kets filled with choice flowering stock with the best of color blending and trimmed with such material as good taste W9uld dictate. The plants were all trimmed, and pots covered with the best and most tasteful material for this pur- pose. Humming birds, chicks, ducklings and butterflies, were used with an un- sparing hand in the decorating of all plant stock. Harry C. Rowe states that there are many flower stores in the city, but he has the only "Mushroom Shop," as it came into existence during a night. It was only on Thursday that he secured possession of the store underneath his usual place of business, and by Friday morning he had it transformed into a mammoth display of handsome Easter flowering plants. The stock had all been secured in advance and was delivered the evening before, and a full nighfs work made a transformation that sur- prised the passersby on Friday. H. J. Corfield, of New York, who tor the past two years bas been cariTing out e.Ktensive development and construction work at Argo, 111., has decided to remain in this section and follow his profession as a landscape architect. He has visited the leading nurseries and horticultural establisbments around Chicago during the past two weeks, prior to taking up the development of a large private estate, 700 acres in extent, on wbich extensive work is to be carried out. Some tbree to four miles of roads are to be built, and extensive planitings made. The work will take several years to complete. Mr. Corfield is now making his home at 6114 S. Halsted st. Chas. Wiffin, of Des Plaines, is adding to has greenhouses : he is sending some Snapdragons to the market and expects to have a good cut all the (Summer. W. J. O'OarroIl, superintendent of the greeubovises at the University of Chi- cago, has attained some notice in the local press for producing a two dozen crop of record-'breaking Lemons wTiich aiveraged two pounds in weigiht each, and a foot in circumference. The retail florists of the dty report a satisfactory Easter trade in which the sale of plants predominated to a very large extent. Cut flowers, in a general way, are not in as much demand for the Easter trade as plants and made up basikets of flowering plants with appro- priate trimmings for the season. One 7>rominent retailer stated 'tbat the cut flower trade for Easter had now de- volved into corsage work only. The de- mand for these is on the increase, and such stock as ordiids. Valley, Violets, PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground from the dung balls on the fleece ; there is some short wool in it. Sl.OO per 100 Ibs„ 816.00 per ton. F. O. B. cars. Send postal for sample. LEAF-MOLD, two-bushel bags, 76 cents. J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter Hill), MASS. PLANTLIFE PLANTLIFE f. lacco dust it can be used icting as an excellent fertilii at the same time destroying worms and inse in the ground before they have a chance to re( the plant. Dl ftllTIIPF has'? been: found very cffectii KLHWILirt riddin^,.^eenhouses-iof; dusting about or _ ridding greenhousi plants. When dry. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; in packages for retail trade. Baft of 100 lbs.. $3.50 Let us quote you prices in quantity. Scotch Soot that is just full of )w color, nothing . the fiowera than of the foliage somewhat. Apply just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benche>;. and let it go at that. Better little oftener than too mucb all at once. We ofier the genuine in oriftlnal $2.75 per 112 lbs.; $12.50 per 560 lbs. Stumpp @ Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St.. NEW YORK FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, Sclb-^^^^s TOBACCO DUST, 2c.\b.tbZ TOBACCO DUST, lc.\b. tl^ TOBACCO STEJWS.SOc. ISSti:^. Special Prices in Tons and Carload Lots. J. I. fRlEDMAN, ^V^l^^tZ FERTILIZERS Tankage, J2.00: Sheep, $1.7.'!: Bone, |2.0O; Phosphorua, S2.00; Blood and Bone, S3.00; Nitrate Soda, S4.00; Sulphate Potash, M.OO; per 100 lbs. Smallest lot sold, 200 lbs. LARGE LOTS CHEAPER Cash with order. Hudson Carbon Co., Ballston Spa, N. Y. Gardenias, and Sweet Peas constitute the bulk of the stock used and is mostly m demand for this purpose at Baster. The demand for plants that can be sold at from $3 to $S appears to appeal to the flower buying public at the present more than the same amount invested in citt flowers. The Florists' Exchange 1007 The Recognized Standard Insecticide W.N. Craii writes in " Florists* Review" (Marcb 5th, 1914) : " Scale on greenhouse plants is not easy of, as doses which are sufficiently strong scale will usually disfigure the plants at rne same time. I have found APHINE a Srst-clasi remedy for Bcale, and if you will apply it according to directions you will lull and loosen the scales, al- though they will not fall off, as will some other It will only require the hose to wash off dead A remedv that is efficient in destroying scale will destroy Green, Black, White Fly, Red Spider, Tbrips and Mealy Bug. $1.00 per quart, $2.50 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy Mildew, Rust and Bench Fungi. 75c. per quart, $2.00 per i^llon. VERMINE will destroy Root Maggots, Eel Wire and Cut Worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all Hard Scale and Red Spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. $1.50 per gallon, 10 gallons $10.00, 50 gallons $37.50. NIKOTIANA— a X2 per cent. Nicotine for fumigating over small lamps or by painting on steam pipes. $1.50 per quart, $4.50 per gallon. For Sale by Seedsmen. APHINE MANUfACTURING CO. MADISOIN, IV. J. Canadian Agents: Dupuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co, Ltd. a''?J^h'fs^!"ln "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S CLAY'S TERTILIZER i supplied by the leading Nursery and Firms, including the following: New York — Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Seed Firms, includ cultural Co.. W. E. Marshall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorbum & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton— Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & .J Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co. — " - - - Hci CLAY ta SON Stratford, London, England I help all around If yo' troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE. TENN. -Mention Excba FertilizingChemicals Sulphate of Potash, Nitrate of Soda, Nitrate jof Potash, Nitrate of Ammonia, Phosphates, Bone Meal, Etc. .'We make a specialty of small orders at low prices Write for prices to Siirns Manufacturing Co., "LTyoJciV Will help all around If you mention the BK^ange I PACIFIC OAST San Francisco, Cal. With cool weather the florists looked forward to a brisk Easter trade. Busi- ness up to this period has been nothing above nor- mal, but it was only the pre-Easter calm, and undoubtedly with all the tour- ists and F.O.PIERGECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NrW YORK admits of panslon and contraction. Putty becomn ird and brittle. Broken filass more easily moved without breaking of other ftlass ai :cuTS with hard putty. Lastt longer Chan itty. Easy to apply. Pleaae mention the Eichange when writlnr. 1008 The Florists' Exchange A Few Convincing Facts ISIOR YEARS we have been trying to convince the commercial grower that his best II Ml investment was the IRON FRAME HOUSE. We have steadfastly refused to enter into competition on any other type. We knew that it would be only a question of time when every claim we made would be supported by actual facts. The recent storms that swept the country are the best proof that the IRON FRAME HOUSE is invulnerable. We produce six stock size houses in any length desired. We would be only too glad to give you real figures on your new house. WILLIAM H. LUTTON Factory : West Side Avenue i^ Station JERSEY CITY, N. J. ^ - W PROFITS in greenhouses, like in most all cases, depend to a great extent on how long the house lasts. Why not invest in a house with long lasting materia! ? Try the GARLAND CAST IKON GITTER It will not rust out, and is guaranteed to give satisfaction in every way. Give us a chance to figure with you on your next greenhouse. We furnish everything. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. Second-Hand Pipe : agents for the Skin . Write for BuUetii We carry all sizes of Pipe and coupled ready for ( ngths, Tanks of all ,-- heating purposes, : to lengths. Relaying rails, sizes for pressure and storage. Quotation given on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co., Ave., Boston, Mass. !LJs To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. DREERS HOSE -RIVERTOh' ^ Furnished in iengtha TheHOSEfortheFLORIST ,16c. 14 Mc ADVANCECO., For Greenhouses* HIGHEST PRICED .™ CHEAPEST -_ -_ BOILERS . IVIADE _^ GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers v,.«=u«»-o^o, „.aperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given GLASS GLASS One Box to a Carload At Lowest Prices L. SOLOMON © SON 199-201 Wooster St.. New York City (livp credit wlierecredit Is ilue — MeutlogExcbaoge but several growers preseat at the meet- ing stated that their exjrerience in grow- ing them had not been satisfactory. Cool, cloudy days, it is said, seemed to aid in the deepening of the color. G. A. Dailey. Los Angeles, Cal. Morris and Snow Seed Co. has been bringing Ericas . to this town in large numbers from the East, on orders from gardeners in charge of private places, and wholesale cut flower growers: Polder & Groen of Montebello had one hundred. This class of shrubs is perfectly at home in the open in this part of the State. The Winter blooming species are very attractive also, desirable as evergreens during the Summer months. The Sum- mer bloomers are more brilliant in color, though not so robust in habit. Peter McKenzie, a recent arrival from Scotland, is in charge of the propagat- ing department of the Germain Seed Co. Staiger & Mundweiler are doing a large wholesale business in vegetable plants plants firm. These pots out bottoms. Louis F. Horner hais been engaged to look after the planting and the execu- tion of the landscape designs of the 01m- steads, on the Palo Verde Ranch. A new use for flowers has been found. At a municipal election cam^paign held in one of our beach towns — Venice — the women who were in charge of the head- quarters of each party used flowers for boutonnieres ; the one camp used Carna- tions, the other California Poppies. P. D. Bakxhart. Sierra Madre, Cal. Abunda of Sub-Tropical Flowers The fourth annual Spring flower show of the Womans' Club of Sierra Bladre, held April 2 to 4 inclusive, was a great success. This annual event in the social and civic life of the beautiful little THE EXGHAN6E— BKlAdvcftisiiigMedigiD musical and literary festival, winding up with a dance. It is without a rival on this Coast as a revenue producer for the club ; the net receipts have never heen less than 1000 dollars, and have run as high as 1200. The method of conducting this social function is unique in that the women are the directors and the laborers. Cultured and refined, they are artistes in music and painting and con- noisseurs in literature. In connection with the flower show, they have a Cafe- teri;i, the women doing the cooking and serving. The evening of the first day, a public presentation of the prizes is made from the stage of the club house. There is no special attempt to display the skill of the gardener, the flowers being gath- ered from the gardens of the villages. Herein lies the superiority of Califomian climate over all other parts of the coun- try ; an impromptu flower show of merit can be arranged any day of the year, from subjects si'own in the open. Irving N. \Yard, who has for his as- sistant "his daughter, made a fine display of potted stock and some cut flowers. Theodore Payne, our native plant spe- cialist, had the largest and best collec- tion on exhibition yet shown. A botanic collection from the private grounds of Frank J. Hart was the greatest attrac- tion, containing 150 species correctly labeled. Such collections are studied with the keenest interest. „ , . ,. The most attractive part of this dis- play wns Genista monosperma with branches 4tt. to 6ft. long, laden with white fra:;iant flowers. This was flanked on either side with the large leavefl Wisandia. with greait heads of violel purple flowers. Anigozanthus was shown (Continued on -page 1011) April 18, 1914. The Florist's Exchange 1009 Make your garden everlasting! Use Sunlight Double Glass Sash on this inexpensive ready-made greenhouse. The sash serve either on hot-beds or cold- frames or on the greenhouse according to the season and the plants you want to grow. The greenhouse is so made that the sash are readily removable when wanted for profitable and long I Get our catalogue. It is free. If Prof. Massey's booklet on hot-beds and cold- framcsor the use of an inexpensive green- house is wanted, send 4c. in stamps. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 933 E Broidwiv 1 nuisville kv Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange QLA88 be had by mail, and it carry the largtit stock of Specially d GTasa in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a car- load on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bot- '^"c^; PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc 215-217 Havemeyer St., BROOKLYN, N.V. [ you read this advt. in the Excbaage GLASS In all sizes and qualities, for all purposes; in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock always on hand. Royal Glassworks "SMSsSfS'Tv" SHOWER Sm^YERS Leading Parks and Cemeteriej RE3DE & McKENNS 614— 60th Street, Brooklyn, New York BUY YOUR GREENHOUSE GLASS repair or new work of the old reliable bouse ol O. S. WEBER «& CO. 8 DesbroBs^s St., New York Best Brands Lowest Prlcec Parkes Construction Co. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF Greenhouses and Conservatories NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. HAMILTON, ONT. Reciprocity — Saw it In U^t. April 21-22-23-24 For four days we are going to make tests on Moninger Boilers. You can't afford to miss seeing these tests. They are open to the public and you are invited. Complete test each day. Arrange now to be present. You will learn more about boilers than you ever did before ; you will find it time well spent. You will decide that Moninger boilers are the only ones to use. Let us know if you are coming; we will meet you. Make a trip to Chicago; tell us you are from Missouri and let us "show you." YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PASS US BY, NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE GET OUR CATALOGUE BEFORE YOU FIGURE GET OUR FIGURES BEFORE YOU BUY John. C. Moninger Co. Chicago 906 BLACKHAWK STREET IRYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE Reciprocity — Saw 1 tWmPayYou__, to find out about KING GREENHOUSES if you want a Tiouse for professional grow- ing. They are economical to build, eco- nomical in upkeep and extra ord in arlv pro- ductive. Write today for commercial house bulletins. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 King's Road. North Tonawanda. N. Y. All the Sunlight All Day Houses Charles H. Dodd 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey CljgJNcw Jersey I Designer and Builder of Modern Greenhouses- Commercial and Private CLAY TILE BENCHES ! S. Jacobs & Sons 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. No sklUed I It Is fireproof. Notliing to wear out— will test a lifetime. Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. WrltP thpm yall Time Is Over Panama ind Niagara WE HAVE THEM- BIDWELL ^ FOBES, Kinsman. Ohio Reciprocity— SaTy O R D E R S Booked now for VAIXET forcing pips, LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing or for out, BULBS from Holland, France and Japan. All for Fall delivery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER. & SONS 5iBarcia,st..orP.o,Box752. New Yoffc Reciprocity — Saw t I the Excbapge Gladiolus Augusta, Dela Mark and White and Light; best florists' mixture, 12- 10, $8.00 per 1000. 1}^ up, first size; lM-1/4. second size; 1-lM, third size. Mrs. Francis King, $16.00, $14.00, $12.00 per 1000. GrofE's Hybrids, and a good cheap mixture, $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 per 1000. Sizes as above. Cash with order. Rowehl & Granz HICKSVILUE. L. I., N. V. Give credit wherecreditiBdup — MentlonEIichange My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA Is being grown by over 3000 growers this Winter, if you have not seen them in flower, ask your nearest grower. Noth- ing will pay better for the next ten years than this popular flower. New seed will l>€ ready in August. To plant one house, 20x100, will not cost you over S15.00. Write for information to the Originator, ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cal. GARDEN SEED RADISH and S.D.WO0DR«ff & SONS, 82 Dey Street, NWYORK and ORANGE. CONN. GLADIOLUS AMERICA, 6 inch circumference and up, $1.75 per 100, S16.00 per 1000. PRINCEPS, Mammoth Bulbs, »3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. WEEBER & DON ^=„^1row\"r 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK CITY Plant Now for Summer Flowering Lilium Auratum SPECIAL OFFER SUBJECT TO BEING UNSOLD ON RECEIPT OF ORDER. 9 to 10 inch (100 bulbs per case), $8.00 per case, $70.00 per 1000. 30 and 32 Barclay St., New York [ you read this advt. In the Excbonge GLADIOLUS AMERICA 1000 IJ^aud up $12.00 iM-iH 10.00 $8.00 }4-% $4.00 6.00 I Vs-Vi 2.0« AMERICA BULBLETS. $10.00 per bushel. BULBS of GLADIOLUS FRANCIS KING. $15.00, $12.00, $10.00, $8.00 $6.00, $4.00 per 1000 for above sizes. Bulblets, $15.00 per bushel. If ordered this month 5% 30 days. 10% for cash with order List of 50 varieties E. E. STEWART, Brooklyn, Mich. 3 due — Mention Exchange SEEPS for the FLORIST yi^XPDCSL QUEEN OF A%^ 1 I-tC^ THE MARKET Trade Packet, 20c., Oz. 75o. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS. CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS. LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottler, Fiske, Ra wson Co. ™^ seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON von rpad this nd7t. In the Exchan The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S "P BRAND Forni«mB.GIGANTEUMS-M»M««"™ CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 warren street, new YORK COLD STORAGE VALLEY OF FINEST QUALITY IN CASES OF 1000, 500 AND 2S0 PIPS, AT $16.00 PER 1000 ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus ORDER EARLY Orders are filled in rota- larger lots. H. BERGER & CO. »EED» and BULBS W. C. Beckert 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) Wll\ help all around It ] mention the Exchange Large, well matured, American grown ''""»• 100 1000 America, pink $1.80 |16.60 Francis King, scarlet... 2.00 18.00 Angnata, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St.. CMICAOO. ILL. Asters— Dahlias Gladiolus ASTERS. Seeds or Plants. Any variety. Any DAHLIAS. All best cut fl roots; large supply. GLADIOLUS. Get our prices on fine round bulblet grown blooming stock. stock and bulblets. National Show Gardens ^"IJd"" Burnett Bros. SEEfDSMEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE | MAILED FREE The Florists' Exchange lOlS Mr. Boddington Likes Nelrose Yonkers, N. Y., April 16, 1914. Messrs. F. W. Fletcher & Co., Auburndale, Mass. Gentlemen: I hasten to thank you for the beautiful bos ot Antirrhinum Nelrose. It arrived at my office yesterday and Mr. Bunyard had it forwarded promptly to my 20 developed floi ik Antirrhinum irivate gardener. growing and retaiUng his oi having ] beautiful pink Antirrhin " it and private garde i per spike and s be a great money-maker for the florist Truly yoi ART RTHUR T. BODDINGTON. NELROSE the best pink Antirrhinum. Prize winner, bread winner, and winner of friends everywhere. Very stiff stem, beautiful color, every growth a flower. Summer or Winter — ab- solutely no blind wood. From 2-inch pots: Dozen, $3.00; 100, $12.00; 1000, $100.00. Rooted Cuttings, May and June delivery, one- half above prices. ^ ^eeb Craiie 3^eport ^ NEW YORK CHICAGO « EUROPE. ETC.. ETC. PHILADELPHIA ae New Rate— Two Oz. For Ic. |S« editorial columns for particulai's I the revised postage rate which restores •e 2oz. for Ic. ruJing up to Soz. and en pound zone rates, on seeds, bulbs. IMPORTS, ETC.— April 14.— S. S. inian— G. W. Sheldon & Co., 1 case 3es. S. S. Seguranca — Jimlnes & Co., bis. palm leaves; Middleton & Co., bis. palm leaves. S. S. Rotterdam — F. Lang, 2 cases bulbs, etc.; B. S. rnes, 16 cases trees, etc.; D. Heyde- nn, 14 cases trees etc.; C. F. Smith, cases trees; Julius Roehrs Co., 4 es trees, etc.; J. W. Hampton, Jr. Co., 1 case shrubs, etc.; C. D. Stone Co., 1 case plants; McHut Lunham & Co., 37 ca core, 32 pkgs. owning & Co., 7 cases bulbs; C. B. ichard & Co., 20 cases bulbs, 6 cases es, etc.; MacNlff Hort. Co., 4 oases nts, 45 cases trees, etc.; Maltus & .re, 21 cases plants, 6 cases bulbs, cases trees, 2 cases shrubs, etc.; P. Kuyper & Co., 21 cases bulbs, 122 es trees, etc., 16 cases shrubs, etc. pril 15 — S. S. Finland — Lunham & core, 1 case plants; J. W. Hampton, .^., ,,. Elliott & Son, 'll cases' plants! [cHutchison & Co., 520 pkgs. trees, etc.; F. Smith, 21 pkgs. plants, etc.; Lun- n & Moore, 1 case plants; Maltus & fare, 33 pkgs. trees, etc.; Hussa & " """ ■ bs trees; J. Roehrs Co., 220 -- April 16 — S. S. Caracas — [altus & "Ware, 4 oases live plants, ■il 17— S. S. Bremen — D. Heydemann, pkgs. live trees, etc.; T. Meadow & live plants; Davies Turner 3es live plants. April 18 and Graf Waldersee — R. Reiner on CO., 3 cases trees, etc. S. S. Cedric Kronfeld, Saunders & Co., 2 cases ees. S. S. Morro Castle — J. W. Hamp- n Jr. & Co., 1 case plants; M. J. Smith, n bis. Sisal. Co., 2 New York Seed Trade Ooirater trade in the several seed tores of this oiity has received a great mpetus since the midffle of last vreek. t is not confined to any particular lines, lUit is very general, comprising seeds, 'ulbs. roots, vegetable plants. Rose 'iishes, and small nursery stock, fertili- ers, garden, lawn and poultry yard re- 'luisites. In the auction stores the sales if conifers, Rose bushes. Rhododendrons, ruit trees, and other nursery stock has 'een unprecedented. Last Saturday the tores were thronged with buyers, and his week the same active conditions airs coatiniued. The auotdon rooms at the regular Tuesday and Friday sales were packed, and 'bidding was very lively. Weebeir & Don, 114 'Chambers sit., are m.aking a si)ecial feature of pot grown vegetable plants. The sale of Scotch grown IHoses by this firm has been un- expectedly large, and they are already in receipt of many complimentary letters from buyers. This firm has now had a handsome new electric sign swung out over its store front, which indicates the location of the store conspicuously. At Burnett Bros.', 98 Ohambers St., grass seeds are moving unusually well. Sales of Rose bushes and vegeest possible condition for planting. On Saturday, April 18, the temperature was in the vicinity of 80 deg. most part of the day and was the warmest for that date for eighteen years. The demand is reported to be general : all lines of plants are wanted as well as vegetable and flower seeds, also garden tools, fertilizers, and all bulbs for Spring planting. The lines of nursery stock carried by the seed houses in fruit, as well as ornamental stock, is meeting with a rapid sale. The season's counter trade may now be said to be on with a rush, and the force of salespeople at all the retail stores had to be doubled to meet it. At Vaughan's Seed Store, the crowd of buyers is very large and keeps up all day long, many of them coming early to avoid the rush and then in the evenings, business men come in after oHice hours and leave their orders. Peony roots are in good demand, and all perennial stock that is kept in the store in convenient form for handling. This stock sells so quickly that it is difficult to keep all lines com- plete from day to day. Mr. Cropp re- ports the greenhouse department at Western Springs very busy, and the movement of all lines of nursery stock re- quired a large force of employees to keep PRIMROSI XX SEED XX ny colors mixed, 600 seeds, Sl.OO, PRIMULA 31.50; colors separa- - - - New Giants. Flit. ; PRIMULA Kewensls. Sweet YeUow. 25c. PRIMULA Malacoides. Giant Baby. 25c. GIANT PANSY. .i^^es^-iti'cX'S 6000 seeds. Sl.OO; H pkt. 50c. XXX STOCK Ready for 3-inch pots, $2.00 per 100 JERUSALEM CHERRY. New conical. LOBELIA. Blue Ball. Finest dwf. and compr PETUNIA. Finest marked star. PHLOX. Drum. Pumlla. _ Best dwarf gro- Shiremanstown, Fi Cannae price, fresh cu 2, 3 eyes and i nee 1888: that': Brandywine 1.80 Butttfcup, new.. . 2.00 Burbank 1.20 Louise, pink SI M. Washington.. . 2 MUe. Berat, pint. 1 Mad. Crozy 1 Mrs. K.Gray 1 Premier, gold ed... 1 Pres. MeyoB. . Rich. Wallace. ... 1 Sec. Chabanne..... I Italia 1.76 West Grove 1 King Humbert 2.60 All kinds mixed.. . 1 Aik for special prices on Galadium, fiegon Dahlia, GladloU, Gloxinias, Tuberosn, e Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE, M Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange LAST CALL CALADIUMS (Elephant Ears). 5-^ ■ following varieties; Allemanla, Ch. Henderson, Mme. Crozy, King of I Bronzes, King Humbert, Indiana, Partenope, Pennsylvania, Pillar of Fire, Paul Marquandt, Louisiana, R. GLADIOLUS ASierica. Mammoth bulbs. . . l.i MADEIRA VINES. Fine roots 1. CINNAMON VINES 2,1 Prices on all Summer and Fall bulbs, roots &■ plants cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ. Prince Bay, N. \ Give credit where credit is due — Mention Excbanf; Routzahn Seed Cc Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialis Growers of Fu-1 List of Flower and Garden Seed Write them you read this advt. tn the EichanP' W.E. Marshall & Co Seeds, Bulbs and Insecticides special Prices to Florist 166 West 23d St., New York PANS IBS IHEIENNINGSSIIUIN Small Plants, S3.E0 per 1000. By mail 60 per 100. Seed, Jl.OO pkg. of 5000. Cash with order fD IFUUIUrC Grower of the finest PANSEES . D. JCNNINu), loci BOX 254, soDTBPOM, con Write them yog read this advt. In the Exchangi The Exchanoe. The Florists' Exchange 1017 with the orders. J. C. Vaughan him- £ takes an active part in the season's and when not busy in giving in- |i*mation to his customers, frequently iiciates as cafihier, salesman or in any Iher capacity that might aid in' seeing at the requirements of the large con- urse of plant and seed buyers are fully tisfled. Ed. Goldenstein, manager of le bulb department, states that tie im- nrt price list is now ready and wiJi be liled to the trade the coming week. The, store of the W. W. Barnard Co. s been a busy place all the past week, ant and seed buyers have been there in fge numbers, and with the selling force the house more than doubled, it kept I hands busy to wait on the trade, eonies, Dahlias, Gladioli, Caladiums d Tuberoses are in great demand. The Itside of the store is nicely banked with bxwoods, Ehododendrons, Koster's - - ■ all in ith requirements. |At Winterson's Seed Store, without jalizing, all lines of stock are in fendid demand. The increased number r salespeople have all they can do to ndle the trade. Lawn grass seed is one Irticular item in the seed line that is for more frequently than anything A. Henderson & Co.'s aU Spring bck has been sold out with the excep- |in of some Caladiums. The wholesale ade of this house has been amply satis- d for the season. A. Miller is still on 3 road, and keeps on booking orders r late Summer and Fall delivery of a heral line of plants and bulbs. _ Guy eyburn is spending this week in the [Chas. Leuchner of New York was a Eitor in seed trade circles the past week, plegarding the matter of express rates, iletter from J. F. Ammann, secretary of L State Florists' Association was read, ;|iting that the shippers would have to it up vouchers and more definite proof II overcharges before the matter could be ilndled in the proper manner. The president announced the following I nmittees for the coming year. Good of . Club: Paul Klingsporn, W. Scott, Bruns, W. J. Iveimel. Member- J. Raske, M. H. Awizzus, John '"enson, Gus Swenson. Sports : Peter Zech, Wm. Lohrman and alter Amling. Transportation : A. C. hlbrand A. T. Pyfer, E. A. dinger. MC. Wolniewicz, proprietor of the verview Park greenhouses at 3301 a/ve., states that funeral trade U been good in his section of the city some time past. His firm makes a icialty of this class of work. At the ;sent time he has a good stock of bed- ig plants in all the best varieties that " be in good shape when planting time IS around, which usually begins in city about May 15. Cleveland Seed Trade 3Iear skies and higher temperatures 1 with Easter, and Old Sol during past week has tried hard to atone the bad beginning of the month. A t^nax was reached on Saturday, the for then we had extreme Mid- r heat the intensity of which has y been equaled once so early in April the 43 years the U. S. weather bureau been established here. The hottest on record for April was April 30, i, when the mercury climbed to 87 ;., but Saturday at 3 p.m. the kiosk on public square recorded 89 deg. The cial temperature, however, was 84 ., the same as that of the same date Vith such warmth, vegetation has Jinped, and Spring is here in all its fishness. Gardeners are now able to I nt, and our stores were busy all the ak, Saturday being the banner day, ly opening and late closing being the Catalogs Received [arrison Nurseries, Berlin, Maryland, pecial Apple list. lastem Nurseries, Jamaica Plains. S ss. — Catalog of nursery stock; 43 pp. cold storage. lackson Sc Perkins Co., Newark, N. T. ilarch bulletin grade count of unsold |=k, offered to the trade only. obn .Iianson. Manufacturing. Co. — V Holstein, Wis.— Engines— sta- lary, portable and semi-portable. SWEET CORN STOWELL'S EVERGREEN, $0.75 per peck, $1.25 per half bushel, $2.25 per bushel ONION SEED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS $0.80 per pound SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 1.00 OHIO YELLOW GLOBE 1.00 Choice stock and good germination. Crop 1913. OTHER SPECIALTIES ARE: Tomato, Cauliflower, Onion Sets, Cabbage, Onion, Sweet Corn, Egg Plant, Pepper and Celery Seed ^^^^^^— — — ^^^^^^^^— — ^^^ Write for Catalogue and Trade List -^—^ — — ^^— ^^^-— ^-^^-^^_^-_— J. AUG. DRAKE, Seedsman, Chester, N. J. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. I. Hicks & Son, Westbury, Long Is- land, N. T.— Hardy Garden Flowers, a useful and suggestive illustrated list. BobliinS Sc Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.— Trees, shrubs, hardy plants, fruits, a well illustrated guide of r44 pp., in- cluding a very full index. The Elm City Nursery Co., New S. A. F. andO. H. Department of Plant Be^stration Public notice is hereby given that Charles L. Baum of Knoxville, Tenn., of- fers for registration Carnation Dr. Sam, obje proposed na cate with thj this date. Descriptio hree weeks from Carnation, par- I ful. __ I 2^/^in. to 3in.; nign oum ijowtjis, veij I fragrant. Extra good substance and a long keeper; bushy growth. No surplus ! grass, every shoot gives a bloom.Height is ISin. to 24in. Healthy grower;, easy propagator. Color pui all feet calyx; JOHN YOUNG, American Carnation Society Beglstratiou By Cottage Gardens Co., T., Cottage Maid, sport fro W. Ward; color, deep flesh 'ith Mrs. Ward. Flower of slightly superior form. By Chi - - " '"- Ladv Bountltul ^ei ^.i^iu., .,....»., — .- 2V2ln. to Sins.: fuller flower than Bountiful and well built up in center; very fragrant; extra good substance, making it a fine keeper and shipper. A. F. J. BAUR, Secy. Department of Floriculture, Cornell University Recent additions to the staff in the de- partment of floriculture, Gornell Uniyer- sity, Ithaca, N. T., are as follows : David Lumsden of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture, as assistant professor of floriculture, and Clark L. Thayer of the Massacliusetts Agricultural College as assistant in investigation. Indispensable Please find one dollar to renew my subscription* I cannotraise flowers unless I read The Exchange- which keeps me informed of all the new creations that are meritorious. The Exchange is constantly improving and expanding. 1 have been a reader almost from the beginning. Your well wisher. — (Mrs.) J. G. Robinson, Santa Clara, Cal. tubb:ro»se:»s BEGONIA BULBS Doz. 100 1000 Single. Separate color!!... 80.40 $2.50 822.00 Single. Mixed colors 30 2.25 20.00 Double. Separate colors . . .60 4.00 35.00 Double, Mixed colors 40 3.60 32.00 GLOXINIA BULBS Doz. 100 1000 Mixed Colors $0.50 $3.25 $30.00 Separate Colora 60 3.50 32.00 GLADIOLUS LILIUM AURATUM Each Doz 100 to 9 inches $0.12 $0.80 $5.50 to 11 inches 20 1.25 9.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM Each Doz. 100 to 9 inches $0.20 $1.60 $10.00 to 11 inches 25 2.25 16.00 Write for our Wholesale Lilt for Fkuirta Liilum Speciosum Roseum or RubrUm Each Doz. 100 to 9 inches $0.15 $1.00 $6.50 ches .20 1.26 9.50 JOHNSON SEED CO. 217 Market Street - PHILADELPHIA, PA. To The Trade B. L. CHADWICK, recently our traveling representative, is no longer in our employ Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren St.. New York JOHN WILK 155 West 33rd Street Adoss &om the Peon, and 1- I. Station NEW YORK CITY A full line of fresh flower and vege- table seeds and Gladioli for florists. Ask for catalog SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Delivery The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists in SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now ready Prices on appUcation GUADALUPE, CAL. Thomas J. Grey Co. A F. Braney J. P. A. Guerlneau Peter M. MiUer Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 South Marhet St., Boston, Mass. S^N. iSBELL & CO. JACKSON. MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN. CUCUMBER, TOMATO Radish, Muskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Sweet Com Correspondence Solicited Reciprocity — Saw It in tlie Exchange 1018 The Florists' Exchange PRODUCTIVENESS IS THE SLOGAN " Beats anything that we have seen." — Gude Bros., Washing- ton, D. C. Fancy plants still at bargain price of $20.00 per 1000, $3.00 per 100, 200 for $5.00. Have a few hundred for bed- ding sales. G. S. RAMSBURG, '\ t ^^F ^ IM ' SailUNC SJver fi.k iff IT SPELLS PROFIT " Doing grand with me. Bringing good price in New York market." — William M. Mathews, Great Neck, N.Y. Seeds: $1.00 per pkt., 3 for $2.50, 7 for $5.00. All orders cash SomerswortK, N. H. Price List of Open Air Grown Canna Plants ed beds and exposed to sun and air; are much .ake them up, wash off all soil, and pack in damp perfect condition and can be kept in store for liter arrival in splendid condition. We sell these plants at low prices that the greenhouse man cannot begin to reach. We guaran- tee all stock pure and true to name and we deliver all cash orders Express Paid. than 25 of a kind at these prices and order must amoun ' . ,- - , 10 per cent, will be made to cover cost of delivering s Tiiese for 2c. each. Austria, Allemania, Burbank, Partenope, Paul Marquant, Richard Wallace, La France, America, Indiana, King of Bronzes, Musafolia. These for ly^c. each. Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Mad. Berat, Coro- net. Gold King, Jean Tissot, Chas. Henderson, J. D. Eisele, L. Patry, Shenandoah, Ex. Cramp- bell, Patrie. These for 2%c. each. Frederic Benary, Wyoming, Florence Vaughan, David Harum, Queen Charlotte, Duke of Marlboro, Venus, Niagara, California, Black Prince, Eastern Beauty, Elizabeth Hoss, Souv. de A. Crozy, Geo. Washington. West ^ ' Louise, Director Holtz, Pillar — . -„-. - . . .... dale, Mrs. Geo. A. Strohlein Tarrytown, Comte de Bouchard. If order amounts to SIO.OO, deduct 3 per Remember we guarantee satisfaction or mo plants will be sent wnen you are ready for them. P'.S. — Dormant Roots, Ic. each less than abo- t least S3.00 or a These (or 3 additional charge of e, L-uray, Louise, uirector rioitz, ri "ire, Mephisto, Brandywine, Brillii Viger, Gladiator, Triumph, '" ' Marvel. Henry George, Prince Weid. Karl Merck, Carrol F. Read, Greenback, Uncle Sam, Mrs. Carl Kelsey, Grand Chancellor Bulow, Dr. Robt. Funcke, Dr. Budingen, New York, Jupiter, Furst Bismarck, Chautauqua Alice Roosevelt. Gen. Merkel, Pres. Meyer. These for Zyic each. Mont Blanc Imp., King Humbert, Radiance. These for 5c. each. Stuttgardia, Alfred Mauther, Mad, Mar- guerite, Muhle. Wawa, Mad. Noel Garronne, Halley's Comet, Gladioflora, John Farquhar, Prof. Rodenwaldt, Julius Koch, Direktor Freudemann, Long Branch and 15 other choice L. H. READ & CO., <^ ion of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufactuiers upon "iMERTcANVplwifcO^ Southern States Houston, Tex. .4 PLANTS,BULB$ and SEEDS It is our business to have what you want TRY US AND SEE S.S.SKIDELSKYflCO. 1213 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Catalogue for the asking. ASTERS Seeds, Plants or Blooms For high grade stock, write or wire HERBERT & ElEISHAUER Aster Specialists McMINNVlLLE, ORE. Childs' Gladioli SEND FOR LIST JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLOWERTIELD, L. I.. N. V. ASPARAGUS %»°l^^- ^ 0 0 PLANT CULTURE Ts^ Easter opened cool and cloudy, but im- mediately after, the most ideal Easter weather came every day. Lilies were in great demand and were used as they never have been before, in dozens, in clusters and in designs requiring from a hundred to a thousand. The result was that everybody soon sold out, and the 'phone repeated itself in the same con- tinuous strain from one florist's establish- ment to another : "How're you fixed on Easter Lilies," and tie reply came from them all : "Sold out, sorry we can't let you have some." It was much the sam^i on other seasonable stock too, for when the Lilies were gone, the demand came in for anything in sight, resulting in a general clean up. It illustrates too, a pretty point, the result of harmonious working of the florists' club ; if any fel- low gets short, he can get stock any- where else on short notice if it can be spared at all. The surprising event among the craft here was a most unexpected happening from the ranks of the Brazos Hotel Greenhouses force. Everyone in the trade knows Miss Ella Eufliel, and how for many months she has builded brides' bouquets, love knots in bunches and beau- tiful design work for weddings, but no one dreamt of a bee in her own bonnet. Not ever the relatives or best friends had intimation of her plans for happiness, but suddenly and without warning she be- came Mrs. James Loof, the bride of an estimable young man of the firm Dillon & Loof, and well known in the automobile business. She will be missed at the greenhouses where she was held in high esteem, but many of her friends in the business regret the sudden turn of her existence precluded the possibility of sending greetings with the usual form of presents for the bride. I. M. .Tohnson having about completed the park idea at his new stand of busi- ness, corner of Main and Webster St., is now turning, his attention to his land- scape and decorative work. He has con- tracted with the Judge James L. Autry estate on Courtland blvd. to plant out the entire grounds, and supervise the upkeep during the Summer while the family is away on an extended vacation. Mr. .Tohuson's work is always tasteful and ef- fective and he will doubtless make a most pleasant decorative feature. The Alvin Japanese Nurseries have maintained a sales yard he.| Houston all Winter, have cl( " gone back to continue their bui where they were before. In the line of civic improvement ton is fortunate in possessing a boys' Home, where some 250 boyjl cared for, and now the idea the artistic and planting idea so garden patches will be assigned t one, with plenty of free seed and etructor to guide them in their- -lirl The little chaps are taking to it eariktl; with as much enthusiasm as they ipl in dispensing he news. It is anhe move in the right direction. S. J. MlTCHEl, Fort Worth, Texas The Ft. Worth Florists' Club meias week and adopted a constitution anlbj laws, but are waiting before maki;' definite permanent organization. : er seems to be quite a little intprcst s- all over North Texas in the pro se State association. A man wiio lia ll Smilax and HoUy who lives about a iii dred miles from here came to Ft. Vtt the other day to enquire about the lai ter. He wanted me to help him getot it. I told him to bring along his gli dollars and he would have no trout a far as I could learn. Mr. Kerr has e« doing excellent work in organizing hi association and I am sure I am exi«: ing the feelings of all the florists le I say we thank him most heartily. Present Business Ft. Worth florists have be busy bunch the past week or two. lv( in the history of the business here ai we been so busy at Easter. We diQ( usually expect a great increase irci flowers, except in cut Lilies, but i: Easter, with us, was good for any it that looked like a flower, and thi i almost any quantities we could u; Colored stock sold remarkably well, i usual we had a good strong demanfc Lilies and white Roses and Valley, ii in Carnations, which are decidedbtl standard here, the colored ones ou'ol the white. The florists' business in this pa i country is growing, the Tuesday follow . day, with stock as scarce as it natu II would be after the Easter rush, ?i was the funeral of a prominent man ?i and I am sure I am not exasiier i when I say there were at least ti li wagon loads of flowers. In thi-^ t they were mostly designs, thou^'h s] i) were also prominent. Ten years ago an order for a >fi t .f.50 design would have caused inoi c less excitement, while orders amou; d to $100 would have been tlioiight » ficient to stop all other work fori day. Only last week about three o' " in the afternoon, an order was ree - for designs which amounted to s > thing over $100 to catch a train at 1 p.m. Not caring to interfere witli m things the designs were not starte. » until 5.30 p.m. and finished in a )l Ft. Worth and north Texas are n ing out well in tlie flower line. W. J. BAKlh New Orleans, La. I More Easter Reports [ Easter business was a geifc suiprise to all the florists here, k weather the week previous caused 'V to fear that trade would not he « and consequently none of Iheni i-ii ' more than a normal stoek. Hew in spite of a oloudy Basiter, all i In tors were nearly empty long b.-lnri' ly "f L Arranged baskets sold well. Tli' i-e also, a lively demaind for pott ! jil .<9uch as pink and white II\(iiui Tausendschon Roses, ,,hit, l.ile, others." The Orchid Sten Tin- « i' first Easter, and Im-iii -- i- expected. We were .-(.inplHi l\ ~.ild of all cut flowers. On the 1 i~i uv The Florists' Exchange The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all Kinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st Sales Start at 11 a. m. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th Send for Auction Catalogue WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS EREMURUS Hardy Persian Foxtail Lilies. Some choice pink and bronze hybrids, in IQ 400 species and varieties, including the choicest col- iiVlO lected forms and hybrids gathered together by the late Sir Michel Foster. I II IITQ Martagon dalmaticum, Cattaniae, Szovitzian- L^U^Im!^^ um, Hansoni, croceum davuricum luteum, etc. WAVi^qpnn|>qp| A Q Our Davison hybrids have 1»1V/I^ 1 Dl\.& 1 l/\<3 no equals and carry awards wherever shown. HERBACEOUS PLANTS, ALPINES, SHRUBS, and all classes of HARDY PLANTS Lists post free R. WALLACE & CO.. "SiS^^^g"- Asparaps Plumosus Nanus Seed Fresh, true to name, best quality $1.50 per 1000. DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES. . • . YALAHA. TLA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bicbange De Graaff Bros. Ltd. LeMen, Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue tree > application Reciprocity — 3aw It 1 Seeds, Plants and Bulbs FOR FLORISTS OUR SPECIALTIES are Asters, Cinerarias, .yclamen, Mignonette, I'ansy, Plilox, Petun- M, Primula. Stocks, Verbenas, etc. Wrile lor our Wholesale Florist Catalogue floore Seed Co., PHfLA0ELPHfA7i>A. Keclproclty— Saw It In the Ezchajge Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit— Use for Results SOUTHERN STATES— Continued we drew on Mobile for an estra supply of Lilies. We sold, also, a good many potted Lilies, and other plants. The de- mand for orchids was more than season- able. The day before Easter found us pretty busy with funeral work." M. Cook's Son : "Easter business was all we could handle. We sold numerous Lilies, and other flowers in season, be- sides a good many arranged baskets." "Riefh" : "Easter business was excep- tionally good. We bad one house con- taining about 4000 blooms, of which we sold practically all, in fact we furnished some of the florists with Lilies. There are still quite a few that will be open in time for the weddings next month." V. J. Virgin, the weU known Canal St. florist; is on a short business trip to New York. He will return some time during the early part of next week. Fall Show AbaJidoned The Hort;icultural Society met on Thursday, April 16, at the Association of Commerce Hall, and it was decided to abandon the Chrysanthemum Show, and instead, to make an exhibition in conjunction with the Exposition of Ideas, to be held some time later. The society also decided to award three prizes, first, second and third prize to those members winning the greatest number of points at the competition of exhibits to be held at the monthly meetings of the society. The committee who will award these prizes at the end of the year, are Ed- ward Baker, Harry Dressel, and Richard Eickling. The society will hold its an- nual outing some time during the month of July. The prices of Lilies varied during the day, while as high as $4 was received at the stores for choice blooms, many flo- rists, especially those at the markets, sold at prices as low as $2 a dozen. Rose Bank Nursery has been quite busy with weddings, luncheons and re- ceptions. The Broadway Florists reported a splendid Easter business. They have a very large stock of Chrysanthemums for All Saints' Day, and an equally as large a one of Poinsettias for Christmas. H. W. B. Seeds with a Lineage Florists and Gardeners should know that at Raynes Park, London, England, Messrs. James Carter & Co. have the finest and most complete testing and trial grounds in the world. Their equipment and the unique methods employed guarantee the quality of their seeds. For generations [they have been cultivating, selecting and perfecting until Tested have reached the highest percentage of purity and ger- mination. In England, where the art of gardening is most highly developed, Carter's Seeds rank first. Ask any gardener with experience in Great Britain — he will know Carter. In America, Carter's Seeds have achieved a tremendous success both on large estates and in smaller gardens. We import these seeds direct from Raynes Park and carry a com- plete stock at our Boston warehouses. We issue an American Catalogue, with all prices in American money. It includes selected varieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, with valuable directions for planting and cultivation. A copy of this Catalogue will be maileil you FREE. Write for il today. Carter's Tested Seeds^ Inc. 122 Chamber of Commerce BIdg., Boston, Mass. Canadian Branch: Toronto, Ontario. -TO THE TRADE- HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany (Established in 17S7) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS Specialties; Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots. KoW-Rabi, Leeks. Lettuces. Onions, Peas. Radishes, Spinach, Turnipj. Swedes. Asters. Balsams, Begonias. Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias, kspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansics, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, :. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed). Themost perfect ard "'■ ■ " .. S1.7o per i-i oz., Sl.OO per i-a oz. Postage paid. Cash etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRI most beautiful in the world, wLtho ■ i and be; : grounds, and OUR MOTTO:-The Best The Market Affords Place Your Import Orders Now For fall Delivery, 1914 LILIUM GIGANTEUMS LILIUM MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS ROMAN HYACINTHS ROSES, ETC. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Horticultural Importers and Exporters 1020 The Florists' Exchange THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. MANUFACTURES OF Self-Tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (Patented) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA Carnations We can still supply fine strong well-rooted cuttings of the following varieties: 100 1000 I • 100 1000 White Wonder $3.00 $25.00 i White Enchantress$3.00 $25.00 Pink Delight 6.00 50.00 Rosette 3.50 30.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 \ Shasta, 2-inch pots. 3.00 25.00 Improved Bonnaffon Has your Major Bonnaffon stock lost its vigor ? If you are looking for an invigorated Bonnaffon, you wiU find it in our IMPROVED BONNAFFON. It is a sport. Tlie color and form of the flower are the same as the "Major," but the size of the flower and the growth of the plant are nearly double those of the parent variety. Ready now. $15.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 250 at thousand rates. BAUR & STEINKAMP Carnation Breeders A. F.J. BAUR INDIANAPOLIS O. E. STEINKAMP INDIANA 500,000 Carnations ping are supei fin'uisville Y. M C. A. Mr. Bryant was on the losins side, biit made an excellent showing. Mrs. M. D. [Reimers is putting in « good deal of .time out at the greenhouses at present. Business at the Fourth ave store is a little dull, due to the Eastei reaction. She is setting out a lot oi Gladiolus and other bulbous stock foi use later on in the Summer. J. B. Stuessy, of the East End Flora: Bazaar, reports that funeral work has been extremely good all week, and thai cut flowers have been moving nicely The wind up of the Easter season was entirely satisfactory. Collections, how- ever, are coming in very slowly and a considerable improvement could be showc in them. James K. Lemon & Son, Fourth ave jewelers, recently had a large vase ol CaJlas dn the window. A card under neath bore the words, "Some very ran; Lilies," and they were. A large diamond of about two to four carats had bwn attached to the caJyx of each Lily. The diamond was attached to a pin with some sort of sticky preparation in sncli a way that no mounting was to be seen, as the stones were not set. Local stocks are showing a vast im- prorement and are beginning to be plentiful. The quality and quantity are both to be had with very little difliculty Snapdragon is coming in strongly now, although bulbous stocks are nearly ex- hausted. Hyacinfihs are practically gone, and only a few more Jonquils are to be had. Among the Roses which are rather plentiful, and which are doing nicely, are Am. Beauty, Killarneys, in both pink and white, Mrs. Aaron Word, and sev- eral other varieties. John MoMichael, who has been with Mrs. C. B. Thompson for a number _ of years, is recovering slowly from a sick spell which has had him housed for the past five or six weeks. He has been ill a great deal during the past year, and is -very anxious to get out again. April 25, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 102] well-rooted Cuttings. Early Snow, Maud Dean, Tellow BonnaSon, White Bonnaflon, Patty, Comoleta, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow. $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Unaka, Harvard, Dolly Dimple, Roman Gold, Money Maker. S1.75 per 100, SIS.OO per 1000. W. R. Brock. Sold up to May 10th. December Gem, fine Thanksgiving White. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cliadwick Supreme, White Chadwick, Golden Chadwick, Pink Gem. $2.50 per 100. POMPONS. Souvenir d'Or, Quinola, LiUu, Miss Julia, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lagravere. $1.50 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Special price on M. BonnafCon and M. Dean in large quantities. I have 75,000 Cuttings in sand now, and can fill orders on most varieties at ARTHUR COOMBS, Florist West Hartford, Conn. 1 read this advt. ChrysanUiemum Cuttings Glean, healthy, stocky plants Smith's Advance. Rooted Cuttings 2J<-in. Po 100 1000 100 lOOOn . . . .$1.75 $15.00 $2.50 820.0n . ... 1.75 15.C ' " t.75 !.50 Elsie Papworth. 2!5D 2o!oS 2.50 20.oS 2.50 20.0n !.50 20.0^ l.OO 30.0" l.OO so.oo Chas. Razer. . . . Lynnwood Hall 1.75 15.00 Mrs. David Syme 1.75 15.00 Arlette Dubois 1.75 15.00 75 15.00 75 15.00 00 25.00 00 25.00 Wm. Turner 3.00 25.00 PINK Maud Dean 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Unalta 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Dr. Enguehard 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Pacific Supreme 1.76 15.00 2.60 20.00 Plnl^Gem 2.60 20.00 3.00 25.00 YELLOW Golden Glow 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Roman Gold 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Chrysolora 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Comoleta 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 Major Bonnaffon. Se- lected stock 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 CRIMSON Harvard 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 POMPONS AUentown. Bronze... 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Quinola. YeUow 2.00 15.00 2.60 20.00 Susquehanna. Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Fairy Queen. Pink. ■ " - -" 15.00 2.50 20.00 15.00 2.60 20.00 delivery is desired, se you will be sure of tht booked for Golden Chadwiclj, W. H. Chadwick, Cbadwicic Improved Chadwiclt Supreme for June delivery Special TO MAY 4 ONLY! M. BonnaSon, M. Dean, S1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Unaka, Chrysolora, Early Snow, Pacific Supreme, Robert Halliday, Comoleta, : Whites. that you Price of Rooted Cuttings, S2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; out of 2M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. JOHN R. COOMBS West Hai-tfoi-d, COIVIV. Write them yog read this advt. In the Bichange CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2H-ln< Cutdngs loa 1000 100 1000 Yellow Eaton $2.00 $17.50 $2.50 $20.00 Helen Newberry 2.00 17.50 2.50 20.00 YeUow Bonnaffon 1.75 15.00 Jennie Nonln 1.75 16.00 Gloria, from pots only . . 2.50 20.00 H. W. Rleman. Best Dec. Yellow, same type and as good as Bonnaffon. Season Dec. 1 to 15. Per doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00; 1000, $50.00. Stonewall Jackson. Good Dec. WhHe, to grow for sprays. Season Dec. 1 to 20. Per doz.. $1.00; 100. $6.00; 1000, $50.00. RICHARD FRANKE ^^^^^. HARMIIVaDAUE, IV. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS Per 100 Bonnafion, 2J/^-inch $2.00 Rooted Cuttinga 1.00 VINCA VARIEGATA, heavy, 4-m. 10.00 SALVIA, ready May 1 2.00 MRS.W.RUMMIER,22 Broad St.,Carlstadt,N.I. Give credit where credit la dae — Mention Exchange SPLIT CARNATIONS QaicklT. CM07 and cheaply mendw. No toob r«qaircd Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented Uttt SOOO for S1.00 postpaid I.L.PILLSBURT GALESBURG, ILL. Give credit wherecredit ia dae — Uentlon BxcbaBffe Patty, Miss Julia ARTHUR COOMBS. This is grand stock,, large. West Hartford, Mrs. C. B. Thompson recently had the ' decorations for a large wediddng, the Sehwabacher-Burger nuptials in Ken- singtoin Count. The bride carried a corsage of orchids and Valley lilies, aJid the numerous flower girls carried hats of pinii and white Sweet Peas. The apart- ments were decorated in Palms and Southern Smilax. quai are now operatii building only. Jlr. Pandell said that W"hen he first came to Louisville he un- derstood that rents were so high that he thought he was getting a hargaim in the store room, but afterward found that he did not have enough room to handle his business properly, and design work was almost out of the question in the limited space. The old shop rented for $150, and the new one costs $300, but the location and the additional room in the new shop make up for the difference. All business done is for cash, and Oar- nations are now being sold for fonty- nine cents per dozen, Eoses, fifty-nine cents, Sweet Violets at twenty-five cents a bunch. Sweet Peas at twenty-five cents, long stem or Butterfly Sweet Peas, fifty cents, and Jonqxiils at twenty-five cents per dozen. Fred Haupt found business fairly good during the week following Easter. The 'Rosary Club, of which Mr. Haupt is a member, gave a banquet at the Watter- son Hotel, and besides decoraiting the rooms in Palms and Southern Smilax, Mr. Haupt furnisihed 150 corsage bou- quets for the ladies as it was ladies' night. Bach lady was presented with a special handi-painted sachet by Mr. Haupt. The Morgan Floral Co., Henderson, Ky., recently took part in a special operative advertising scheme got up . the Henderson Qleaner, one of the lead- _ „ papers of the city. Some forty bal- loons were sent up, to each of which had been attached a ticket good for some valuable article at one of the stores of the advertisers. The Morgam Co. gave cuit or pot flowers to the value of. $2.50. The advertisement proved to be a big success, and half of Henderson was out to see the balloon ascension. R, S. Williams, of Fulton, Ky., is making a special effort on Caladiums this season, and is selling the big im- ported Elephant Ear variety in six as- sorted sized bulbs for 50c. Three big cluster bulbs are being sold for $1, and the hulbs are moving well. Morris & iSon, florists of Bloomington, Ind., have ordered a new automobile for delivering flowers and plants. The florists of Lexington, Ky., have to close up their shops tight on Sunday since the passage of a city labor ordi- nance recently. ,G. D. C. Seasonable Plants and Cuttings SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Carnation Cuttings Clirysantliemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 100 1000 Encliantress Supreme $6.00 S50.00 Golden Salomon. 2-in SIO.OO 890.00 Matcliless and Philadclplila 12.00 100.00 Alice Salomon. Early white .■; 00 40 00 Princess Dagmar and Scarlet j Cliief tain (Pink like Bonnaffon). 7.00 60.00 Cliamplon 12.00 100.00 ' Wm. Turner and Brutus 4.00 36.00 Gloriosa and Benora 4.50 40.00 I Wliite, Golden and Pink Cliad- Eureka 3.50 30.00 i wick 3.00 25.00 Thefollowmg, $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000: ! Pink Gem and Ramapo 3.00 25.00 Rose^J'te'"- '^"^'>'"''^-^- W'--- ^'"-y- : Ra?e?;De".''bfm!"Lynnw';"o7H"ll,'wWte Rvrlampn ^ppdlinirc The following, S2.00 per lOO.glT.SO per lOOO: l/yCiamen aeeaiingS : ivory, Polly Rose, wmte Dean, Jones, The following. S3.50 per 100. 830.00 per 1000: Smith's Advance, Jones (Bonnaffon selected Briglit Cliristmas Red, Bright Pink, Flesh stock). Yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow, Pink, White with Red Eye, Pure White, Unaka, Pink Ivy, Dr. Enguehard, Maud 2H-in. pots of above. S5.,"i0 per 100, 350.00 Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek). 2Ji-in. 8.00 Best 'Pompons and Anemone-Howered per 100. 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings, 82.00 per 100. 250 or more at 1000 rate. 817.50 per 1000. Rose Plants i^-moh Ferns °100 "^lOOO HIO^IOOO ^"""^ S™"" """^ Boston. Strong 4-in . Klllarney Brilliant. 830.00 8250 835.00 8300 i'^OM per 100. Hadley 30.00 250 35.00 300 Boston Ferns, well established bench plants, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.12.00 100 17.50 150 83.50 per 100, S3O.00 per 1000. Double White Kil- Roosevelt Ferns, best of the Boston type. larney 7.50 60 12.50 120 Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per Radiance 7.50 60 12.50 120 looo. WWtfKltorney.::: ^.M M IIm J20 I j^'^IVf'^^^ "fT t^'k ° ^^'"3 Pink Killarney 7.60 60 12.50 120 r "j a,nn ' ,nn «!snn inm Maryland.... 7.50 65 15.00 120 fronds, 82.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Richmond 7.50 60 12.50 120 Ferns for Fern Dishes, fine, well estab- Kaiserin 7.50 60 12.50 120 lished, in all varieties, 2M-inch, $3.00 per 100. Mrs. Aaron Ward... 7.50 60 12.60 120 ' 100 1000 Mrs. Taft 7.60 60 12.50 120 \ VINCA Variegata. 2-in 82.50 S20.00 Cecile Brunner, or ' GERANIUM S. A. Nutt. 2-ln.... 2.00 17.50 Sweetheart 12.00 100 17.50 150 I ASPARAGUS Sprcngeri. 4-in.. American Beauty, 88.00 per 100, 875.00 I strong 8.00 per 1000. ' BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2}i-in. 6.00 50.00 Send for Complete Catalogue of Plants and Cuttings. ' For other stock, see Classihed Pages 1053 and 1054 ROMAN J. IRWIN ^ 71 West 23d St, NEW YORK Chrysanthemums 'Mum Rooted Cuttings Have you heard of the Cap Family? There are seven sisters and we have them all, ready for immediate delivery. These are the finest varieties for pot plants ever introduced at $10.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, N. J. Applett Yellow White Polly Rose Yellow Frost Helen Frick Papsworth ROOTED Chrysanthemum Cuttings , 815.00 p lan Gold, C: Ion. $2.50 1 B. Razer, Chrysolora, Y. 100, $18.00 per 1000. c, $2.50 and $3.00 per 100, All at pSmith's Advance $1.50 Early Snow p. 100 <^ Halliday ?. 1000 [^Pacific Supreme All at r Chas. Razer $1.75 Wells' Late Pink p. 100 \ Chadwick Enguehard i $15.00 Dolly Dimple Roman Gold J p. 1000 I Chrysolora Cash or C. O. D. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES QUIDNICK, R. I. (J. H. Gushing, Prop.) P. O. Anthony, R. I. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings $26.00 per 1000. Silver Pink Snapdragon To m Rooted I 2}<-i April and May delivery. S2.00 per 100, SIS.OO per 1000. . pots, S2.50 per 100, following var ; Shaw Patty ■in.. $2.50 $12.50 per 1000. Cash, please. Yellow BonnaSon Golden Glow Unaka (Early Pink) Write them ; Wm. Turner Amorita Early Snow United States Cut Flower Co. ELMIRA, N. Y. Write them yo : Eicbange CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH ® CO. , Unaka, r. Engue- per 100. $26.00 per PINE GROVE FLORAL CORP. Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS. 1022 The Florists' Exchange IRISH FIRE FLAME ROSE Strong plants, from 2-inch pots. $10.00 per 100. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Avenues, ■ "■ " -Mention Bicbange t where credit 1b dne- Ready for immediate sliipment BROOKLYN, N. Y. Rose Novelties OLD GOLD. An improved Fire Flame. 12 petals; semi-double; most glorious color of any Rose grown. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose, MRS. FRED. K. VANDERBILT. Deep orange red. A distinct Rose, not only an aristocrat, but a beauty. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. KILLARNEY NELMORE. The only double pink with a clean outside petal, shading to Killarney Queen in the center. $9.00 per doz. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK. The new La France; produced more money for us than'any Rose on the place. 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. SUNBURST. Own Root. $12.00per 100, $120.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. The 42-petaI Richmond. A Rose having enough petals to make it a twelve months' Rose. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 2l4-m. pots, $75.00 per 1000. -CASH WITH ORDER. MYERS ^ SAMTMAN CLEAN, HEALTHY YOUNG STOCK 2V,.inch ROSE PLANTS CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Richmond $3.00 $25.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00 35.00 Sunrise 4.00 35.00 Bulgaria 4 00 35.00 Maryland 4 00 35.00 KlUarney 4.00 35.00 Milady 4.00 35.00 Well Rooted 100 1000 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Perfection 2.50 20.00 Mrs. C.W.Ward 2.50 20.00 All the above ready for immediate shipment. 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO. ILL. PnER REMBEIC YOUNG ROSE STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Queen, Hillingdon, Mrs. A, Ward, Mrs. Christy Miller, Richmond and Kaiserin Grafted Stock, 115.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000 Own Root Stock, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 American Beauty, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, - BRIGHTON, MASS. ROSE HANTS Rose Plants RICHMOKD. 2-in. pots, S3.60 per 100. MILADY. 2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100 Good, clean, healthy plants Cash with order Root, 2K-inch. Strong, healthy Pink and White Killarney S4.00 S35.00 Ivory 3.00 18.00 Kaiserin 4.00 35.00 Chatenay 3.50 30.00 Richmond 4.00 35.00 Pink Killarney. 3-in 4.50 40.00 LANSDOWNE, PA. ,, i j en r i ci r J. HENRY BARTRAM ^^^^^^ ^tatCS Cul flOWei" Co. PROR. ELMIRA, N. Y. Rose Lawn Greenhouses Wastungton, D. C. The usual slump alter the holidays is on. Outside of a few wedding decora- tions there is not much doing. The echo from the Easter business cam be heard from all sides. After a second reckon- ing it has been decided by the majority of florists that the busiiness tihis year was not up bo the standard. One florist says: "If it was not for the out of town trade this Easter would have been the worst." At this writing, stock is plentiful and we are having regular Summer weather. Violets are a thing o£ the past. The Florists' Olub will meet Tuesday evening to install the new officers. F. H. Kramer, the F at. florist, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Frank Gaul, of the Pennock-Meeha.n (Co., who has been ill since a week before Easter, is able to sit up. T. B. Baughan, of the Conduit Road, D. C, is bringing in some fine Sweet Peas. He also has a lot of bedding stock to come in. Svdney Bayersdorfer was in town this week. O. A. 0. O. I New England States - Providence, R. I. and Roses are being sent into this market faster than the retailers can handle them. The market has fallen considerably and some good bargains can be picked up by the storemen. Stores and growers alike axe cleaned up and are getting ready for Memorial Day. Con Sullivan, w^ho formerly worked for O'Connor the Florist, is now em- ployed in the Oaklawn greenhouses of Joseph Koppelman. Willard & Williams, of the Tanniton Greenhouses, Taunton, have dissolved partnership, Mr. Willard buying Mr. William's interest, and will continue the business. Laurence Hay, Otto Hassell, and E. E. Howard have bought new JPord cars. Penuock-Meehan's man was in the city booking orders for ferns for Memorial delivery. M. Rice & Co., and Reed & Keller, also had salesmen in the city. Miss Foster, of A. Vose of Woon- socket, had the decorations for the din- ner given by Governor Pothier to the Belgian Ambassador. A deal is on where the greenhouses of Andrew Alsen of Riverside will change hands, a local man holding an option on them with the possibility of the deal going through in the next ten days. W. A. Bowers. t is due — Mention Exchange Reciprocity — Saw It in t ; Eicbange PLANT CULTURE '"1'i^5o A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 2 Duane St., New York Pawtuckel, R. I. After the Easter business, the dealers are now busy getting ready for Memorial Day, in anticipation of a large amount of trade. The selectmen of North Attleboro have appointed Frank P. Toner as in- spector of trees for one year. _ John Patterson, manager of Sunny- side Greenhouses, Ashton, has a house of Boston ferns, excellent stock. An attractive audi well arranged deco- ration was witnessed at the musicale given by the Bowman trio, of Boston, before the Pawtucket Women's Club, in Slater Hall. The decorations were com- posed of white and pink Carnations and iSmilax, arranged by Mrs. Barker. Plans are under way for a flower fSte by the Woman's Aid Society connected with the Church of Advent, the latter part of the month. C. A. K. EMPTY GREENHOUSES DO NOT PAY FILL THEM UP WE HAVE THE STOCK I Liberal extras for early orders .$2,25 5 . 2.00 2y2 Ageratum. Blue and White.. 2M AIys|um. Sweet. Giant, or 2H Alyssum. Double, strong pla 2M Begonia Vernon, 3 kinds ^.iiu 'S^-Dii 21^ Centaurea. Dusty Miller 2.60 22.50 2i4 Carnation Plants. 14 leading vars. 3.25 30.00 2>i Chrysantiiemums. 24 standard kinds 2.50 22.60 2H Coleus. Red and Yellow, 15 vars. 2.50 22.60 2K Cupiieas. Cigar Plants 2.25 20.00 5, 6, 7 Dracaena Indivisa, S15.00, 820.00, S25.00 per 100. 2)i Fuchsias. 12 vars. assorted 2.75 25.00 Funkia Roots. For potting 5.00 45.00 2M Heliotropes. 3 varieties 2.50 22.50 2^ Marguerit( 4 Marguerites. Whit 2K Petunias. Double, ndYc 4 Petunias. Double, 12 vars., a 23^ Petunias. Single, assorted vars.. 2^ Phlox Drummondi. Assorted 3}^ Primula Obconica. In bloom.. 2"^ Salvia. Bonfire and Splendens. 3H Salvia. Bonfire and Splende: 2M Stocks. "-'-•• f Nice. ( 2J^ Verbena. Separate colors or as- sorted 2.50 22.50 2J^ Vincas. Variegated and Green. . . 3.50 30.00 4 Vincas. Variegated and Green. . . 6.50 60.00 2K Asparagus Plumosus 3.00 25,00 Asparagus Sprengeri. Fine jjlants. lod plants 3H Asparagi ,_ __ __ VEGETABLE PLANTS, such as Cabba; Tomato, Pepper, and Egg Plants. Plants the hundreds of thousands. Wrife /or prices. ALONZO J. BRYAN WHOLESALE FLORIST Washington, New Jersey Write them you i I Exchange SNAPDRAGONS in sepa] good Silve Giant flowering at $2.50 pi From pots. Semi-dwarf, same colors, £ per 1000. From pots. QO, $20.00 per 1000. 2.00 per 100, $17.50 : fine stock, "" '°° SALVIA BONriRE From 2-in. pots, fine plants, at $2.00 per 100, ' S20.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED VINCA From 3-in. pots, at $3.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Extra fine, in any quantity, at $2.50 pa 100, $25.00 per 1000. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings of red and yellow only, at $6.00 ! per 1000. ' ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Give credit where credit Is due — Mentlop ExcLiange ROOTED CUniNGS FUCHSIAS. Finest double, dwarf habit, $1.00 per 100, S8.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. AGERATUM. Stella Gurney and Little Blue J.P.CANNATA,Mt.rreedoinJ.l. Write them yon read this advt. 1e ■* " " " " Hardv PlanK mixS^Poforsf'S'"!^* im. IIUIUJ I lUllli} FOXGLOVE. 2-vear-oId, mixed colors, S4.00 per 100. AOUILEGIA (Cofum HOLLYHOCKS. Double, d.' Doi .00 per luu. Field-Grown. GUSTAV PITZONKA, R. D. BRISTOL, PA Write them you read this adrt. In the Brcbapjee TK EXCHaiNGE-*'"' aM 8HP-i»-MK The Florists' Exchange 1023 CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Thanksgiving Queen, Unaka. S4.00 per 100 S30.00 per 1000. Dolly Dimple, Elise Papwortli, Intensity, Golden Dome, John Shrimpton, Lynnwood !HaU, Nagoya, Patty, Winter Cheer, Yellow lEaton, Unaka. 83.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.' Autumn Glory, Ada Spaulding, Culllng- lordU, Dr. Enguehard, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Geo. Kalb, Glory of the Pacific, H. W. Rleman, Jennie Nonin, Money Maker, Mayor Weaver, Maud Dean, Monrovia, Mrs. J. Jones, Miss Alice Byron, Mrs. Baer, Major Bonnaf- fon, Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, Robt. HalU- day. Smith's Advance, White Bonna&on, Wm. I per 100, $15.00 per 1000. !}i-in. pots. Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-in. pots. Asparagus Sprengeri. 4-in. pots. ;, dormant tubers,$2.00 to6.0 Indivisa. 4-i English Ivy. 3K-in. pots 8.00 Feverfew. Double white, Rooted Cuttings 1.50 12.0 Forget-Me-Not 1.60 Fuchsia. Double and single. Rooted Cuttings 1.60 12.C Fuchsias. Double and single. 2M-in. 3.00 German Ivy. Rooted Cutting '^eliotrope. Light and dark, Roott Cuttings 1.00 8.0( Heliotrope. Light and dark, Double blue. Rooted Cut- Lemon Verbenas. 2>^'-i Lantanas. 23^ -in. pots. Salvli Salvia Splendens Rooted Cuttings 1.00 S.UO Stevia Compacta 1.25 10.00 Tradescantia 1.25 Send for Catalogue. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. Write them yoo read this advt. in the Exchange CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our fine, healthy plants, twice transplanted from flats: Xmas red, blood red, pink, white, white with red center, 83.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000; eitra well-grown plants from 2H-in. pots, $5.50 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Alph. Ricard, John Doyle, Beaute Poitevine, Jean Viaud, strong plants from 2l^-in. pots, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000: S. A. Nutt, from 3H-in. pots, $50.00 per 1000. BEGONIA gracilis (best pink bedder) and Luminosa (red) from 3-in. pots, in bud and bloom, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots, .S2.00 per 100. SIS.OO per 1000. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. ASTERS VICK'S ROYAL. Early One of the finest. White, Shell Pink, Lavender. $7.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Peter Brown, lanVasSm. Reciprocity — Saw 1 ! Exchange ROOTED CUTTINGS AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. 50c. per 100. HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS, per 100. CARNATIONS, Marguerite. Fine, miied, from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. VERBENAS, Giant-Sowered. From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. E. A. WALLIS © CO.. - Berlin. N. J. isdue — Mention Exchange SUMMER GROWN— WINTER RESTED 1000^00 Only a. Few of .$4.00 $35.00 $12. Rambler, of Snow. Whltp. H. Baltimore Belle. Blush, Cfg 3.0 Bessie Brown. Flesh, H. T Blumenschmidt. Yellow, Tea. . Captain Hayward, Red, H. P. . . Carissima. Flesh, H. W., Cl'g. . Coquette des Alpes. White, H. Climbing American Beauty. Red.. Climbing Whit "- " " i.OO 10. 3.00 27.5 3.00 27.50 12. 4.50 40.00 10. 3.00 25.00 10. 4.00 35.00 10. 5.00 45.00 15. 3.50 30.00 15. 3.00 25.00 10. Duchesse de Brabant. Pink, Tea. . Etoile de Lyon. Yellow, Tea 3.00 27.60 10. Excelsa, Red Dorothy. H. W., Cl'g 4.00 3.5.00 12. Giant of Battles, Red, H. P 4.00 35.00 10. Graf Zeppelin. Red, Cl'g 3.50 30.00 12. Helen Good. Pink. Tea 3.50 30.00 12. James Sprunt, Red Cl'g N 3.00 25.00 10. d'Arc. White Baby Rambler.... 3.00 26.00 '" the Best 250 Old and New Varieties Spring List Jessie, Red Baby Ramblti Mme. Charles Wood. Red, 100 1000 100 H. P $4.00 $35.00 $10. Mme. Jenny Guillemot. H. T 3.50 30.00 12. Mme. Franzisca Kruger. Yel, T... M He. Helene Gambler. Yel., H. T . . . Marechal Niel. Yellow, Cl'g Marie Louise, Pink, Tea Marie van Houtte. Yel., Tea Mary Washington. White. Cl'g Meteor. Crimson, H. T Mignonette. Pink. Pol Mrs. A. R. WaddeU. Yel., H. T. . . . . Mrs. Ben R. Cant, Red, Tea Mrs. Taft, Crimson Baby Philadelphia Crimson Rambler. CI.. Phyllis. Pink Baby Rambler Rena Robbins. Yellow, H. T Robert Duncan. Crimson, H. P Safrano. Yellow, Tea Seven Sisters. Trier. Vick's Capri asLipton. W^ite. H. R.... lee Belie. Pink, Cl'g White, Cl'g Var. H. P White Dorothy Perkins. Cl'g., H. W.. White Maman Cochet. >M'V^»<^>i»i^'<|i^*i%fc»%»i»^»MN'%^»^»MNiW'V^^i^^»^^*^»i^^»^^^^»'»<^>»^S^»*'i*N^>»*%»»^--nM iP i^^ MANCHESTER, . R. Burr GL Co., CONN. California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples and Norveay Spruce. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock wiJI please you. C. A. BENNETT, Robbinsville,NJ. Qpnsis— anp S] :,!pa.io We have the fol- lowing plants, to dispose of: WE MUST MOVE BLUE SPRUCE (ROSTER'S), 6 to 16 feet in height. NORWAY SPRUCE, 12 to 16 feet in height. ARBORVITjE, 10 to 18 feet in height. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 5 to 12 feet in height. NORWAY MAPLE, 4 to 6 inch cal. SCHWEDLERI MAPLE, 4 to 6 inch cal. We also have ajew of each of the foUo^-ing, in sizes running 4 to S inch cal.: Horse Chestnuts, Linden, Sugar and Silver Maples These trees are'fair trees. Have been transplanted lately. We will sell them in quantity at a little more than cost of digging and packing. CHAS. MOMM & SONS, Irvington, N. J. VANHEININGENBROS.&CO. Boskoop, Holland Please see our Mr. P. J., or J. C. van Heiningen before ordering else>vhere. We offer an excellent stock of RhoJo- dendrons. Azaleas, Evergreens, Boxwood, Magnolias, Japan Maples, Res is ani Vines. Address exclusively until June 1st; c/o MALTUS ® WARE 14 Stone Street, New York City On. tria, grounds_^are^_^located at South BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants YOUNG EVERGREENS ",Sr from four to five Million Seedlings and Transplants Fine stock, Domestic Northern Grown, ol Hardy Constitution, suitable for MAY PLANTING, are to be disposed of this Sprmg, as the ground must be cleared. WHITE PINE, NORWAY SPRUCE AND OTHER VARIETIES Inquire quick on what stock you can use, as the SPECIAL QUICK SELLING PRICES will promptly exhaust the supply FOR INSTANCE: looO 10,000 100.000 NORWAY SPRUCE, 3-year Transplants $6.50 $55.00 $485.00 NORWAY SPRUCE, 2-year Seedlings 3.00 21.00 195.00 NORWAY SPRUCE, 1-year Seedlings 2.00 12.50 110.00 Write us what you want and we will give you prices on other kinds f. W. KaSEY NURSERY COMPANY "StHr [ read this advt. in the Exchange Otto Heincckcnl"''er' Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF: J. HEINS SONS, ^G^r^-.^n^y'^ Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E1MI7ITRI7RT Wandsbek • nLUDlln.1, (Germany) Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing THE OLD FARM NURSERIES, (^°t3, Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Palms, Azaleas, Etc. High Grade Vegetable Seeds H. ZYP & CO., (HolSnd) Wholesale Bulb Growers, Specialty Hyacinths BEFORE YOU PURCHASE Send us your list of wants and we will quote you interesting prices We offer the most complete line of Fancy and Native EVERGREENS, HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, SHADE TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES and FRUITS, in small lots or by the thousand, and in the usual " High Grade Quality " IT IS NO TROUBLE TO QUOTE YOU THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonira, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Reciprocity — Saw i Trees and Shrubs for Spring Trade You will need some stock for late orders — Shade Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Perennials, — we are ready to fill and ship c^uickly. Send your list for quotations, or ask for our wholesale booklet F. Harrison's Nurseries Berlin, iVlarylanci Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange April 25, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1027 Nursery Department Jostpt Conducted by Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. Pilkington, Portland, Ore.: vice- president, Henby B. Chase, Cliase, Ala.; secretary, John Hall, Roche " " ^ Halesia tetraptera {Subject of this week's illustration) THERE are two or three species of Halesias in cultivation, such as tetraptera, diptera and par- viflora, also what is supposed to be a hybrid form y some, which appeared in a bed of seedlings, and rhich is called Meehani. Of all of them, H. tetraptera i the best known, chiefly on ac- ount of its hardiness, but there 3 an error prevalent that another pecies, diptera, is not hardy. Vhile it may not be as hardy as he other, it is quite reliably so n Eastern Pennsylvania. For aany years a fine tree of it stood n the grounds of the late Samuel loore, Morrisville, Pa., and there 3 a good sized tree of it on the ;rounds of John T. Morris in Montgomery Co., Pa. The one of our notes is a native if the South, from Virginia outhward, and is hardy all hrough the Middle States. Its leauty when in flower is well rep- esented in our illustration. The lowers are snow white, and look nuch like the common Snowdrop if our gardens, because of which t is called Snowdrop tree, as well ;S Silver Bell. The flowers ap- lear before the leaves. The upper )art of our specimen had not ully developed its flowers when he photograph was taken, the air leing rather warmer near the ground, causing earlier develop- tient there. Though attaining to the size of I small tree, the Halesia is one of everal other trees, such as the Hagnolias, for instance, which lower when quite small. In a ^ild state, as well as in cultiva- ion, they have been known to each a height of 30ft. Nurserymen find no difficulty in ecuring a stock of this Halesia, as t seeds freely and the seeds germinate well. If sown in lutumn, the seedlings may be looked tot ni Sprmg, ut when kept dry over Winter and sown m Spiing one lust wait a year for the seedlings. la.o'nnllo ^' '^ ™»"y years since the lovely Mag- lagnoiia ^^^^^ hypoleuca was introduced from ijrpoieuca Japan, and considering how easily it Duld be increased by grafting and in other ways, it ;ems strange that it is still rare in collections. In eneral appearance it reminds one of M. tripetala more nan any other; still it is quite different from it, and 1 many ways an improvement on it. In growth it becomes a very large tree, with a road, spreading head, leaves large and glaucous on K under side. Its flowers are of great beauty, being irge, over 6in. across, white and fragrant. In the ime manner as with a few other species, the beauty of ne flowers is heightened by the cluster of scarlet flla- lents at their base. Its flowering habit is the same s that of tripetala and others of our native sorts: -lere is a little growth made before the flowers, so lat each flower sets in a whorl of leaves. The under ide of the foliage is of almost silvery whiteness, dding to the many attractions of this tree. Besides the usual propagating methods, such as rafting, budding, layering, inarching, etc., there is aat of seeds, as this species seeds freely, which is ot the case with all Magnolias. geana. now exist, one of which is the one of our notes, M. Soulangeana nigra. This is of less strong growth than Soulangeana and has flowers much darker petaled than it, and appears to flower rather later in Spring. The exact history of this variety has not been given, but it is probable that obovata has again had something to do with it, as it had with Soulangeana, for there is something in its growth suggesting its parentage. Soul- angeana itself seeds rather freely, and these seeds, when lagnolia Soul- One may say there is not a collec- ndeaim nitfro ■-'"" °^ *'''='='* ""^ shrubs anywhere ... ngeana nigra ^^.^^ country that has not a Magnolia f some sort represented in it. Because of their early owering, the various species and varieties of the lisiatic sorts are looked on as representing popular inds. Two of the oldest in cultivation are M. con- picua and M. obovata (purpurea), the former white, he latter purple. But good as these two are it is of heir hybrids and varieties we become the best ac- uainted with. Soulangeana was the first of these, and oday it is stiU one of the first called for. Its large owers, pink in the bud, white on their inner face, hown when they expand, are most showy, while in rowth it is between the tree shape of conspicua and the 'ush form of obovata. Very manv forms of Soulan- Halesia tetraptera Silver Bell The Snowdrop Tree sown, have gi\en rise to numerous varieties, as may be seen m the many different sorts flowering in collec- tions, some named and some not, Lennei, gracilis and now nigra all appear plainly to show the obovata (pur- purea) in their purplish pink flowers, and all these bloom rather later than conspicua, Soulangeana, and the various lighter colored class. In this respect it permits of the planting of sorts to give a succession of flowers. All of these kinds display their flowers in advance of their leaves. „ . J Since the introduction of Catalpa spe- t!;™™t„iJo= '^'°sa to general cultivation not many bignonioides ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^y^^^ ^p^^j^^^ bignoni- oides, has received much more attention than before. This is because its place is mainly as an ornamental tree, while the other, speciosa, is valued chiefly for for- estry purposes. The distinction needs keeping in mind for the reason that speciosa makes a tall, straight tree, while bignonioides prefers to grow bushy, without a main trunk.. It is this bushiness that makes it preferred for ornamental planting. Its lower limbs are often close within reach of one's hand, so that there is full enjoy- ment of its large panicles of lovely white flowers. From its low, bushy growth, too, the flowers all over the tree are displayed. When in flower it is one of the handsomest of flowering trees. Though in a general way the flowers appear white, their throats are spotted with yellow and violet. This tree is found wild well into the Northern States, but its true home is said to be from Georgia to Florida. It has crept northward from there until one never thinks of it as a Southern tree. The other species, C. speciosa, is hardier than it, and fit for planting in the very cold States where bignoni- oides would not endure the cold. This has caused spe- ciosa to be called Hardy Catalpa, a rather unfortunate name, as implying that bignonioides is tender, which it certainly is not. It is not a tender tree that can withstand IS deg. to 20 deg. below zero, and this big- nonioides can endure. This Catalpa is worthy of more extensive planting than it has received, and those who are well acquainted with it know that as it makes growth very late in Spring there is never need of hurrying its planting, as there is with such trees as the Larch and the Willow for example. In the collection of flowering trees of the present day the several va- rieties of flowering Peaches appear much neglected. In former days one or more of these were to be found in all collections, even in the smallest of them, their beauty when in bloom being equal to the best of other trees and shrubs of Spring. The pleasure even the fruit bearing Peaches give when in bloom, even with their single flowers, is well known, and in the case of those with large double flow- ers the additional attraction may be imagined. There are now at least three of these double flowered sorts, pink, white and crimson. They are very double, and when seen singly or in groups always excite admiration. They are better grouped near each other than in any other position, for then the contrasting of the colors form a- beautiful picture, harmonizing well together. There is one thing necessary when planting these flowering Peaches, which is, to keep a look- out to prevent borers from enter- ing their trunks. Fruit growers do not forget this when planting Peach orchards, examining their trees in Spring and in late Sum- mer, cutting out any borer that may have made entry to the tree, but those who plant the double flowered sorts are apt to forget that these necessarily require the same care as the fruiting ones. The best time to plant Peaches is in the Spring, as Fall planting subjects them to the rigors of Winter, which in some States re- sults injuriously to the trees. These double flowered varieties are easily increased by budding them upon common seedling Peaches, just as fruiting ones are. Many a gardener raises a tree or trees on his grounds by budding seedlings that spring up here and there where stones have been thrown, placing the buds on the stocks in late Summer while the sap is still in active motion in the seedlings; and some- times by budding a fruiting tree. To those unacquainted with the culti- Clematises vation of the Clematis it is often sur- prising to find so few varieties of them in general cultivation. Looking over the catalogs of many firms it will be noticed that the feathery flowered sorts are those mainly listed, and of these the Japanese one, paniculata, leads them all. The failure to meet with offers of the handsome large flowered sorts is ascribed to their failure to thrive in many cases, the plants perhaps flourishing for a year or two, then dying :t the surface of the ground. Some plants escape, and their great beauty when in flower excites those who see ii to venture on planting some of them, but too often it ends in disappointment. The reason given for failures is that a small worm destroys the roots of the plants. This has been overcome with plants in pots by steriliz- ing the soil before using it, accomplished by subjecting ing it to great heat. The very large flowered sorts are chiefly Japanese and improved varieties of them. But there are many species of native Clematis and varieties of these which are quite ornamental, viorna, crispa, Pitcberi and coccinea, for instance; coccinea, having scarlet flowers, is a particularly desirable species. Coming to the feathery white flowered section there are four sorts representing them, Vitalba, Virginiana, Hammula and paniculata. These represent several coun- tries, the Virginiana native here, Vitalba and flammula coming from Europe, and paniculata from Japan. Use- fvil as all these are for quick growth and clusters of white flowers, paniculata has thrown all but flammula into the shade. It, flammula, is still planted because of its fragrance and early flowering, but it is paniculata which has the field almost to itself, its luxuriant growth, liright green foliage and profusion of sweet scented white flowers entitling it to this prominence. Nurserymen should note on following page of this ssue preliminary particulars of the coming convention if the American Association of Nurserymen at Cleve- land, next June. 1028 The Florists' Exchange Notice to tlie Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen, will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON "The Old Farm Nurseries" BOSKOOP, HOLLAND The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP £^ PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Reclproolty — Saw 1 \& 'C VERY GOOD HARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VANGELDEREN,Boskoop, Holland Bcpresenlfid by-"W,B. Van Eyk, J4 Stone St., N. Y. City Reciprocity — Saw it la Van Heinin§:en Bros. & Co. BOSKOOP, MOLrUAIVD Begl Kindly forward all mail until June 1st, exclusively to c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Pr,ces ReasonahJe. Wholesale Trade List for the Aslting THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North flbington, Mass. "' ' Itr— Saw It In the Eichange IVq are in S*. Pn^Sltt r»r» *« quote prices on specimen Evcr- 7 \- r" } -^^^ "****"" sreens that will be decidedly at- tractive to any one who 13 BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finest varieties of Evergreens. Send in your hst8 and we will give you a figure that Tiill make you money. P. H. GOOPSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City Write tbem 3 i utfvt. In the Exchapge THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACaiES TREES. SHRUBS. EVERGREENS VINES and ROSES W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL FINE STOCK of RHODODENDRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDAS Prim List FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Mictielsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on application. American address: c/o MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone SM. New York City EBBINGE&VANGROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, Such as H. P. ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS. BUXUS, CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEONIES, Etc. Ask for catalog. HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and smaU sizes Price Ust now ready TheD.HillNurseryCo.,lnc..DUN«D°irH,L. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, %°;is?rTea°'^ Give credit where credit is due— Mention Exchange ELIZABETH. N. J. American Association of Nurserymen The thirty-ninth annual convention of this association is scheduled to take place at Cleveland, Ohio, June 24, 25 and 26. From the fact that this meeting is to take place in the Middle West, it is ex- pected that it will be the best to date. It is 35 years since the A. A. of N. has met in that city, and in that length of years Cleveland has increased to the sixth city in point of population and, on ac- count of its many advantages, has become an ideal convention meeting center, seven great railroads entering it, while steam- ship lines connect it with every port on the Great Lakes. The Hotel Hollenden has been selected as headquarters, and, under its roof, assembly hall, committee rooms and ample space for accompanying exhibits will be given free of charge. A Splendid list of Speakers Great pains have been exercised to secure an attractive list of speakers on important topics, and members are urged to mark their appreciation of the kind- ness of these men by according them the courtesy of attendance at the various ses- sions. It seems almost superfluous to pen this injunction in the face of such an array of practical talent as has been se- cured, among whom are ex-President John Dayton on "Competition" ; J. R. May- hew, president of the Southern Nursery- men's Association, on "Problems of Mar- keting Our Products" ; Jefferson Thomas, Jacksonville, Fla., will speak on "Where Our Trees are Going" ; W. O. Reed will tell of "Pecans for Profit" ; the "old man eloquent," 0. S. Harrison, of Nebraska, will arouse the enthusiasm of members to the "Mission of Beauty" ; John Gon- non of Annan, Scotland, has agreed to ad- dress the convention on "Trade Condi- tions on the Other Side"; F. Hogg, of Toronto, will speak for the Canadian nurserymen ; Robert Pyle's subject will be "Roses" ; Henry Hicks, of Isaac Hicks & Son. will discuss "Fitting Trees to Soil and Climate" ; the witty Jim Parker, of Oklahoma, has selected "Water" as his subject, but furnishes no hint as to how he proposes to handle it. Ex-President J. W. Hill of Iowa, and George C. Roed- ing of California, will also have places on the completed program, which will appear in the Badge Book. It is unnecessary for us to urge on all nurserymen the reasons why they should become members of the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen. If men in busi- ness today are not sufiiciently wideawake to take part in associations formed for the promotion of their own interests, whatever backward steps they may in- dulge in or unnecessary losses suffer are all up to them for their indifference. Turning this argument to another angle; it is an indication of selfishness for a man in business to accept the benefits conferred on him through an organization of men in his own line and yet stand aloof from paying the paltry dues which entitle him to said participation — to ac- cept and enjoy privileges to which he has no right. There will be ample entertainments provided for the visitors, and details of the various features thereof will appear in the Badge Book. Exhibits are invited from nui-serymen and manufacturers of tools, implements or other material used by the trade. Ap- plication for exhibition space should be made to T. B. West, Perry, Ohio. For membership, or if you desire to place an advertisement in the Badge Book of the Association, write at once to Secretary John Hall. 204 Granite Building, Rochester, N. T. Other New Shrubs Certificates of merit have just been granted to Clematis Armandi and Os- manthus Delavayi, each from Western China. The leaves of the new Clematis consist of three large, leathery leaflets. The flowers are white, similar to those of C. indivisa, and produced in many axillary clusters along the stems. The leaves of the Osmanthus are small, dark green, leathery, and very short stalked.. The long tubed white flowers are fragrant and far more con- spicuous than the flowers of other spe- cies in cultivation. It flowers profusely at 15in. high. Western Headquarters FOR Boxwood Pyramid Form Each 3 feet $2 25 Pair S4.00 5 feet . . 7.00 13.00 our •■ Worth While " quality brand, for prices on quantity. Write Winterson'sSeedStore 166 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 3 due — Mention Exchange SCHWEDIER'S MAPLE (Purple Norway Maple) 7 to 8 ft., extra fine stock, 75c. eacii, $7.00 per 10. NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted, 60c. each, $4.00 per 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft.. 60c. each, $5.00 per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE 15 to 18 in., eztra fine. $1.00 per 10. $7.00 per 18 to 15 in., estra fine, 75c. per 10, $6.00 par VXA BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM 6 to 7 ft., 1 to \}^ in. caliper. $3.60 per 10. All kinds of Nursery Stock. JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightstown, N. J. Write them you read this advt. In the Eschange California Privet 2- year-old, cut back once, Periooo well branched. 18-24inch. $12.00 3-year-oId, 3-4 feet 20.00 4-year-oId, 33^-4 feet 30.00 Cash with order. CHARLES W. SCHNEIDER Little Silver. New Jersey DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc., from Belgium. , Begonia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. | Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, Holland. . Fruit and Ornamental Stocks Irom France. , English Manetti, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three othcx brands. IVIcHUTCHISON&CO.™^Hj>'Sir 17 Murray St.. NEW YORK California Privet branches. $4.00 per 100. $30.00 [ BERBERIS THUNBERGII. 2-year trans- planted, fine, stocty plants, $5.00 per 100; 18 to 24, very heavy. S8.00 per 100. No charge for packing. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown. N. J. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale Growers for the trade TREES and PLANTS of all kinds 1 The Florists' Exchange 1029 Middle Atlantic States Albany, N. Y. We florists have enjoyed a week of rest d had certainly earned it. Funeral irk was very good, and this was for- aate as the market was flooded with kinds of cut flowers and the prices me down quite a little from the week fore. The plans have been completed and bmitted to the common council by land- ipe architect Chas. Downing Lay, for :erations in Beaver Park, for which the :y is expending fifty thousand dollars, r. Lay proposes a large athletic field, nning track, swimming pool, and a ildren's playground, together with ads, groups of shrubbery, walks, and wns, which will provide excellent ac- mmodation. The seeding, planting of rubs and trees, also the work of the ■autification, will come under the di- ction of the bureau of parks. This irk will be one of the finest in the State. The florists are looking to Mothers' ay, May 10, and nothing will be spared i impress upom the public the use of )wers then. F. A. Danker, Maiden lane, is now impleting his new Spring catalog of ilms, ferns, shrubs, bedding plants and 1 sorts of ornamental stock. H. G. Eyres, North Pearl St., has had quiet week except for funeral work. The hands at The Rosery, Steuben St., ere very busy with funeral work and id also a special sale of Carnations, hey are making preparations for a run 1 window boxes. Byron C. Holmes , of the firm of [olmes Bros., Steuben st., has added a ew member to the establishment by tak- ig the daughter of late Henry and Mrs. [ary Ludlum for his wife. The mar- age ceremony was performed on Tues- ay evening at the Memorial Baptist hurch. Wilbur S. Chamberlain, formerly with Jfred E. Whittle, who opened his floral stablisbment shortly before Easter at ae corner of Elm and Delaware aves., [aims that in his new undertaking he is lore than satisfied. The F. A. Sherman Co., seedsmen, fraud and Market sts., report the retail ied trade as opening up in good shape wing to the change in the temperature. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange is stting ready to take possession of its ew store, 611 and 613 Broadway, lanager Thos. Tracy, who offers the Al- any Florists' Club his new home as a leeting place, invites every member of le club to attend the next meeting on hursday. May 7, as Mr. Tracy expects -lite a number of out of town people to ike part in his opening and house warm- . He^ expects a big attendance. We also informed that his assistant, John Haggerty, will step into matrimonial onds on April 30. It is intended to cele- rate both events on the club's meeting ight : all are invited. Visitors in this city this week were [orris Cohen of Wertheimer Bros., f. T., and James Snyder of Rhcinbeck, 'iolet grower. All members are requested to attend xt meeting. Three new members are be taken into the club and a special rogram for entertainment is in store — h! S.' on't forget the date. May ' Troy, N. Y. This city made Easter trade one grand access. Among the thousands of women ■ho live here you could scarcely see one t them without a bonquet of Violets, toses. Valley or Sweet Peas, and every ome or window was ornamented with ome sort of plant. Sambrook Bros., 413 Fulton St., re- ort having been very busy. They were 'ell supplied with all sorts of plants rom their greenhouses at Watervliet, the thousamds of cut flowers from heir i-lin. H. L. Menand, 464 Fulton St., sold out very plant he had. while his cut flower rade was the best he ever had. ' James G. Barrett, Burdett ave., w-ho jad his many greenhouses ait the above iddress filled with all sortg of Easter lants and cut flowers, sold out every lant in bloom. He had over twenty-five Canna Plants CAJfNAS in good strong plants, from 3-in. pots, in S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. Alphonse Bouvier Jean Tissot Dr. Buddlnger Louisiana Egandale Mme. Herat Florence Vaughan Mme. Crozy Feuermeer Niagara Gladiator Patria Hiawatha Pennsylvania J. D. Eisele Pres. Meyers King Humbert. »4.00 per 100, $30.1 OUR 1914 XOVELTIES. $1.00 each, set Benvolia Horatio Gonzabo Jessica CAIWA ROOTS at .S2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 King Humbert *=' "" ""■- i"" 9.1^ nn ncr inn the following Queen Charlotte Richard Wallace Souv. de Antoine Crozy Uncle Sam Mrs. Kate Gray Wyoming DO per 1000. of six for $5.00. Lafew Mercuatia J.UU per lOU, S15.UU per luuu. 3.00 .per 100, S25.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. Propagated from selected stock, 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000; 3-in. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. In large assortments. 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. SALVIA. Splendens, Bonflie, Zurich. Propagated by cuttings^ wiU make early blooming stock, 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000; 3-i $25.( per 100 2.in. 3-in. 100 100 ACHRYANTHES. Emersoni, Besteri, Mosaic $2.00 S3.00 AGERATUM. Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little Gem, Princess Pauline, etc 2.00 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA. Aurea Nanus, Jewel, Sieboldi, BrilUantis- ALYSSUM. Giant Dwarf Double 2.UU d.UU ASPARAGUS. Sprengeri; extra strong 5.00 COLEUS. Beekwith's Gem, Duneria, Hero, Golden Bedder, Verschafleltu 2.00 DAHLIA PLANTS 2.00 FUCHSIA. Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Marinka 2.00 3.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY. Minnesota, Goettinger. Extra strong stock 2.00 3.00 SENECIO Scandcns or Parlor Ivy 2.00 3.00 SMILAX. Good strong stock 2.00 SWAINSONA. Alba, Rosea 2.00 3.00 Geraniums We have a large stock of the following varieties in a splendid condition for im- mediate shipment. There is plenty of time to get two-inch Geraniums in good shape for Spring sales, or from 3-in. pots for an early demand. On orders of 1000 or over and not less than 100 of a kind, we make the price $18.50 per 1000 on aU quoted at $2.00 per 100, and $25.00 per 1000 on those quoted at $3.00 per 100 for either 2- or 3-in. stock. . Special price on large lots. Single Varieties Alice of Vinccnnes. $0. Baron Grutjissich... . CUfton Emmanuel Arene Gabriel Montoya . . Granville Konigen Olga Wur- temberg Maxime Kovalevski Mrs. E. Rawson Pamela Rival Rosalda Tiffin Victor Crosset Doz. 100 100 40 2.00 3.00 Jules Vasseur La Favorite La Pnote LeCid Leon Baudrier M. A. Roseleur Marquise de Castel- Miss Kendall Mme. Buchner Mme. Canovas Mme. Landry Mme. Laportc Bis- quit Mme. Rccamier ... Mrs. Lawrence Ornelia S. A. Nutt Suzanne Dcspres $0.40 $2.00 $3.( .40 2.00 3.( .60 3.00 4.( .40 2.00 .40 2.00 .40 2.00 .60 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 Double Varieties Abbie Schaefler Anais Segalis Beaute Poltevine . Berthe de Presilly. Col. Thomas Edmond Blanc .... Flcuve Blanc Jean Oberle Jean Viand .60 3.00 4.00 .40 2.00 3.00 .40 2.00 3.00 .40 2.00 3.t .60 3.00 4.C ' Variegated Foliage MarshaU McMahon .60 3.00 4.00 Mountain of Snow. .60 3.00 4.00 Mrs. Pollock 60 3.00 4.00 j Ivy-Leaved Alliance 40 2.00 3.00 I Dina Scalarandis... .40 2.00 3.00 Mrs. Banks 40 2.00 3.00 Pierre Crozy 40 2,00 3.00 OUR SPECIAL OPRER For $18.50 we will send 1000 Geraniums from 2-iu. pots, twenty varie- ties to be our selection, making an assortment that wiU please in every way, as they have been doing in the past. We send 6000 for $105.00; 10,000 for $175.00. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. WHITE MARSH, MARYUAND: ^=". Write them you read tbig advt. in the Exchapge thousand bulbs and thousands of Azaleas, Hydrangeas, ramblers and Ericas. Mulhollamd Bros., Third St., jvere forced to hire a store on Fifth ave. to display their Easter plants. They sold out every one. Three thousand corsage bouquets were also made and sold. iSam Hanson, Eighth ave., upper Troy, who is at the cemetery entrance, had one of the best weeks on record. Thomas Duke, Brunswick rd., has tas greenhouses well filled with bedding plants and has a number of orders booked for early delivery. H. W. Gardinier Co., Franklin sq., re- ports the seed trade starting m very briskly. The market gardeners are about all supplied, and the firm is now looking for a good retail counter trade. It has a fine lot of bulbs, '" " and hardy plants. Boses Rochester, N. Y. Good Business lUeports from various sources all tend to substantiate the fact that the Easter business was the largest for many years, all the dealers being sold out oi everything that was salable on Saturday night, which, with the cry of hard times and so many out of work, seems a very remarkable thing. The demands for plant? were very heavy. Lilies and Azaleas seeming to be the general favorites. Bulbous stock Avas generailly scarce, especially Tulips, but Daffodils were in good demand, though the supply was limited. Medium priced material was most sought for m practically every instance. . Cut flowers also came m for their share: the principal call was of course for Violets, in fact the demand far ex- ceeded the supply. The cool weather prevailing before Easter helped out the situation wonderfully in regard to Easter Violets, wihich are difficult flowers^ to handle ,in the quantities that are required for this day. It can be said, however, itbat Violets were good, and while there ■n-ere some complaints, the florists m general were satisfied. What oomplaints there were came from those who did not ■seem to undenstand that it !S animws- .sibility to pick and bunch 300,000 Vio- iets to be delivered on one particular day in the year, without ithere 'being some that would shake, and as far as fra- "■rance is concerned, those who under- stand the situation never expect it. Roses and Caniations received a good share of the business. The latter were rather short in supply to the last min- ute, when it was almost too late to do anything. Sweet Peas were extremely popular, and the supply fell very short of the great demand. Trade since Easter has ibeen very dull, and a great amount of material has ac- cumulated with very little happening to to move it off, and prices have taken a tumble in pi-aotioally every instance. The briffht weather we have bad^ this past week is, no doubt, responsible in great measure for this surplus of ma- "^ Ilarry E. Bates, of the Lord & Bum- ham Co., reports excellent business, the increase having been such that larger quarters have had to be engaged to take care of the extra work, and the omce staff has been added to, a very ™courag- ino- outlook indeed for the Rochester office H. B. Stringek. Oswego, N. Y. and Despite the fact that heavy ram snow storms prevailed on five days ot Easter week, the sale of plants and flow- ers was the largest ever experienced by the florists here. Walt Workman reports his sales over 25 per cent, larger than last year, and that was a record breaker. The quality of most- of the stock was very good, and excellent prices were realized. He always carries the largest stock of pot plants and the quality of bis Hyacinths. Tulips. Daffodils and Valley could pot be beaten. He believes in buying first size bulbs. These cost a little more, but bring_ better prices and give greater satisfaction. W. D. Stewart had a grand cut of splendid Carnations, which sold well. Carl Becksted was fortunate in haying a fine crop of Violets, with bis other stock. _ . . __ , ..,. 1030 The Florists' Exchange Rooted Cuttings 150,000 Alternantheras p. Major, Rosea and Yellow, S4.60 per 1000- Jewel, S5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY, Mrs. Sanders, 81.00 per 100; fine Etoile d'Or, S2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow White, Sl.OO per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. Sl.OO per 100. S9.00 pe' 1000. GENISTA. Sl.OO per 100. AGERATUM, WUte, Gurney ajid Pauliner 60c. per 100, S5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Spiendens. S8.00 per VINCA Variegata and Green. 90e. p< $8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds. $5.00 per 1 CUPHEA. 75c. per 100, S6.00 per 1000. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. Assorted. per 100. FUCHSIA. Named kinds, Sl.OO per IC DOUBLE PETUNIA. Named. Sl.OO p. 100, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. P. Rose, Supreme, Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow, Appleton, Weeks. Dolly Dimple, 2-in. pots, S2.00 DOUBLE ALYSSUM, Giant. 2-in.. 2c. DAISY, Yellow. 2-in., S2.00 per 100; Etoile d'Or, 2-in., S2.50 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in., $2.00 i SALVIA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM, PauUne, white; Gurney, Mad. Salleroi, 2-i _ S1.50 per 100. VERBENAS. Mixed, 2-in., S1.50 per 100. VINCA Variegated. 2.;n.. $2.00 per 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg.Pa. Bedding Stock a Specialty AGERATUM. 2i^-ln., S2.50 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. 2^-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 4-ln., $6.00 per 100. VERBENA. 2H-in., S2..50per 100, $20.00 per lOOC. £iJf S?^^ 2M-in., S2.S0 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. 4-in.. S6.00 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS. S6.00 per 100. CANNAS. $6.00 per 100. -■-'— ■ ■ , S7.00 per 100. 2H-in., VINCA Variegata. S.3.C 100. $27.50 , 820.00 I 2K-;n., S2.5_ , , DOUBLE ALYSSUM. Cash with order, please EW RIIPV Successor to E. L. RILIY, . 11. niLCl, R.F.D.No.2. TREWTOW, N. Geraniums, Heliotropes, Etc. A. Ricard, Mad. Poitcvin CANNAS, Duke, Florence Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Martha Washington. 4-inch pots. S5.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, Queen of Violets. SJ^-inch pots. FUCHSIAS, Snow White, Avalanche. 4-inch pots. SIO.OO per 100. XSS=4J?S^S*'.'>- ,3H-mch pots, $5.00 per 100. VERBENAS. 3-inch pots, $2.50 per 100 E?,J^SJ'^g■ •'"'>6'=- 3-i'«:'> P<=«. 82.50 per 100. FUCHSIAS. Snow White. 2K-inch pots. $2.50 ALYSSUM, Little Dorrit. 3-in. pots. S2.50 per 100. ^^Y,'A Ponfire, LOBELIA. PARLOR IVY, VINCA Variegata. 2y,-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. yy. J. CHINNICK. - TRENTON. N. J- CANNAS D. Hi vanla, S1.S5; Marlboroueb. SI i 52.50; Kate Gray. ^' "" " o\jv^» 111 riiKiNb. 4-in 10c ■ 5-io 15c J. H. DANN & SON, WESTFIELD, N. Y. HARDY 'MUMS vellow, pink and red. scpar 10 to 15-in., r ENGLISH IVY. 3-in. growth, 33.00 per 100. W. E. KING, .-. Little Silver, N. J. 5^c WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Laurels and Boxwood The ut very few florists with greenhouses who have not Bay trees and Boxwoods to carry over for their cus- tomers. There are times when such stocli reaches th« greenhouses in fine shape ; it comes from people who have given it proper care, which in most cases consists mostly in watering it often enough dur- ing the hot Summer months, but fre- quently we are asked to over-winter a Laurel coming to us in a poor state and we would pay something if we could get out of the job, for we are positive that before we get through with the deal there will be more or less bad feeling on the part of the customer, yet it is hard to know just what to do ; we can- not refuse to take the plant if the cus- tomer is at all worth while having, and perhaps the best way out of it is to let him or her know exactly what to expect of a poor plant when it reaches you. The present is the time when every tree or bush on hand should get outdoors : let them have the air and if there is a chance let the plants have a shift. If this cannot be done remove some of the top soil of the tubs or boxes the plants are in and topdress with well rotted cow manure or soil and manure mixed, or if the plants are not to be delivered for some time yet, let them have a weekly dose of liquid cow manure. In a few days from now both Box and Laurel will make a new growth, and even plants which, through neglect last Summer, have lost a lot of their leaves, will soon look quite respectable. Such plants, if allowed just ten days or two weeks to harden off the growth a little, and properly sheared after that, will make quite a good impression when de- livered. The one thing not to overlook with all such stock is to charge enough for over-wintering, transplanting, and shearing. This, in a way at least, will repay you for a part of the trouble and worry you had with the stock. Canterbury Bells The Flowering Stock and tlie Seedlings From now on, these beautiful flower- ing plants are with us at their best up to July. The ones grown in pots or potted up last Fall and carried along in a coldframe or cool house are beginning to open up. The 2ft. stalks are covered with their white, pink, and light lavender bell shape flowers and there is absolutely no trouble in disposing of them either as pot plants or cut flowers. The stock over-wintered in the frames for planting out this Spring should be gone over now ; remove the sashes altogether, clean the plants up, and whenever a sale is made, try to have them lifted with a good clump of soil clinging to the roots ; the less you check the plants the better. If you in- tend growing on a stock of Canterbury Bells for next year, the present is a good time to sow seed, and if the seedlings are all ready for transplanting so much the better. Sow thinly in flats, or what is as well, outdoors in a mild hotbed, and later on transplant the small plants, al- lowing about Sin. of space between them. In June they can be planted out into the field where they can remain up to the beginning of November ; or a part may be grown in pots; these will be the best for Early flowering. There isn't a retail prower who cannot make the growing of these Campanulas a paying game. I do not know of any other plant of easier culture for which there is a greater de- mand, and of which we see less. Do not look too far awav for something to grow a little different from the other fellow; there are many old favorites of which we think far too little. We keep on filling the benches year in year out with the same crops, and don't notice such as Canterbury Bells. English Wallflowers, Schizanthus. Lupines. Iris. Coreopsis, Shasta Daisies. Gladiolus and many others for which every retailer has call and which people would greatly prefer to almost anything else, but hardly ever find except when to be seen during the Sum- mer months in their own garden. Heliotropes Fine Plants can be had in Frames If you sell bedding stock you are bound to have a call for Heliotropes. Like the Lemon Verbenas or the rose Geraniums there is always a demand for these old standbys of the mixed border — the ones that furnish the cut flowers for the table during the Summer months. A nice Heliotrope consists of a short stock plant in a 4in. pot, about Sin. in height, with ten to twelve biranches, a half dozen open flower heads, and that many buds, and they can be grown that way without the least trouble if you give them a hotbed. Take either the rooted cuttings or 2%in. stock and shift into 4in. ; then plunge them up to the rim in the frames where they can have "warm feet." Keep them in a rather close atmosphere and pinch back a few times, allow about Sin. of space between the pots, and attend to the watering the way you should. If the Heliotropes do not grow under these con- ditions and become grand specimens, they wiU under no other. Fuchsia Another Plant WThich Does TVell in Frames Like the Heliotropes, the finest Fuchsias can be grown in a frame. They love a hotbed, a moist atmosphere, and plenty of water. We don't make use of Fuchsias as we did in years gone by, but they are still favorites with many, and quite a number of them are disposed of during the Spring months. Why not try a few in a frame. Compare them with those grown on a hot, dry greenhouse bench, and notice the difference. Fuch- sias are not need to any extent as bed- ders in this country, for they only do well as such in sheltered places not too sunny, but when well grown specimens are of- fered, loaded down with flowers and buds, people cannot help but buy them ; so instead of growing 600 or 700 small plants, grow onethird as many, but try to get them good : it will pay you far better. Asparagus And Boston Fern Baskets for There are bound to be customers who will want Asparagus Sprengeri and Bos- ton fern baskets for this coming Summer, for porches or verandas partly shaded by awnings. Baskets filled with Vincas, Geraniums and other flowering plants soon die out, and before even a part of the Summer is over they look anything but attractive. Why not recommend for such places a nice bushy Asparagus bas- ket or one filled with Boston ferns? They will be by far more satisfactory in every respect, and the sooner you get a good lot of them filled now, the better. This cannot be done on the day you want to deliver, or a day or so before : these baskets should have a month or so in a good warm house to get them established. Get some nice 4in. stock now, and plant about five of them in a 12in. wire basket, or six in a 14in. one will be even better. Line the baskets nicely with sheet moss and make use of good soil, well manured. It is a hard proposition -to feed a hanging basket after it is once on the porch of your customer; in fact they are lucky indeed if they get water, so let the plants have a good compost now, and after the baskets have been filled a week or so. go over them. , They will want a little more moss around the edges and more soil. It might be well to fill a few extra baskets with Asparagus Sprengeri for your own use, to cut from them this Summer. No matter how many other fine greens you may have to draw from, this Asparagus is always in demand, so prepare a good stock. You may have trouble during the Winter months to have the Asparagus do just the way you want them to, but from now on they grow on any bench or any house as long as you give them good soil, plenty of drainage, and all the water they want; therefore plant a few baskets, hang them under the gutters, on the purlins, or anywhere else as long as they get some light and can be watered properly. Trade Lisl Plants from 2ii-\a. pots, S3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, ROSE GERAI UMS, rVY GERANIUMS, VARIEGAT VINCAS, ALYSSUM double, AGERATl dwarf, ARTILLERY PLANT, GERMAN IV ABUTILON SavltzU, COByEA HEAS, PETUNIAS, double white: LEMON VE BENAS, OTHONNA crassifolia, ICE PLA^ OXALIS. Plants from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100. PARIS DAISIES, White and Yellow, EN LISH IVY, GERMAN IVY, HELIOTROP (dark blue), SMILAX, ASPARAGUS Sprenge LEMON VERBENAS, AMPELOPSIS, FUC SFAS, 4 varieties. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots, $2 per 100. CLEMATIS paniculi 100. $6.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Stock plants, dormant. ENGLISH IVY. Strong. 4-in. pots. 10c. CARNATIONS. Enchantress, 2H-in J3.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indlvisa. 4-in. pots, 10c. e AMPELOPSIS. Strong plants, 4-in. poi NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. 12 v; Seedlings. 75c. CLEMATIS. Large-flowering . , sa.c C. EISELE, ilth and Westmoreland St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. A Few (iOOO TMDg! Yoo want ASPARAGUS plumosus. S3.00 per; 100. DRACAENA indivisa. 3-in..[$5.00; 4-in., SIO.O 5-m., S25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2M-in.. S5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Pe kins and Bucbner. 2-in., S2.00Iper 100; 3-ii S5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS 3-in., 10. 4-in., 16c.; 6-in., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-in.. 2c. each; 3-in.. S6.00 p 100. Cash with order. GEO. M.EMMANS, Newton, N.C will help all arotind If yon mentloii the Eichanj CANNAS Why Bother with dormant roots when you can buy them, started from sand, at $2.00 per 100, in the following varieties : Pennsylvania, Alphonse Bouvier, Herat, Ro- busta and Buttercup. J. B. Shurtleff & Son Cushman Avenue, Revere, Mass. Reciprocity — Saw i Plants and Cuttings Heliotrope, 2X-in. pots. S1.75 per 100. SlS.Oj per 1000. Coleus. Red and Yellow, also Mixed rooted cuttings. 50c. per 100; 2J.i- ■ 100. Lobelia, dwarfdouble. too cuttings. 51.51 $1.75 per lOOj $1.1.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem, 2i,i-in. pots, 52.01 per 100. Vincas, 2ki-ln. pots. 52.00 per 100; 3-in, Dots 54 .50 per 100; 4-in. pots. SS.OO per 100. Agera' turn. blue. 2)i-in. pots. $1.50 per 100. S12.00^pe 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2M-in. po per 100; 3-in.. strong. 83.00 per 100; Plume $5.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa. ' ' 100. Achyranthes Lindeni. 2>i-i per 100. English Ivy, rnoteil cuttmgs Tradescantia (Wandering Jew), in i rooted cuttings. $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranlien Aye., SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Write them vou read this advt. in the Escljange , SS.OO po pots, 51.51 1.26 per 100 Primula OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Sc- inch, 5c. Cosh with order. BELLAMY BROS. 319 Onondaga A»e.. STRAtCSE. N. T. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1031 Seraniums LEUS. Rooted Cuttings, 75c. per 100; 2-m., f.OO. CA Variegated. 2-in., S2,00 per 100; 3-in.. S.50; ays-in.. 85.00; 4-in., SS.OO. ERATUM Gurney. Rooted Cuttings, 50c.; UOTROPES. 2-in., S2.00; 3-in., S3.00 VSY PLANTS. Sl.OO per 100. JIGUERITE CARNATIONS; STOCKS; lOWARD'S STAR PETUNIAS. Seedlings, Oc. per 100; 2-in. pots, SI.50 per 100. BBAGE. 25c. per 100; 2- in. pots, Sl.OO. ULIFLOWER. 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.00. G PLANT. 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.00. PPERS, Bull Nose and New ^fet^opoUtan, Oc. per 100, 32.50 per 1000; 2-in. pots, $1.00 er 100. MATOES, Earliana, Stone, Dwarf Cham- ion 25c. per 100, $1.50 per 1000; 2-m., $1.00 100. New John Baer, 2H4n., $2.60 per 100 INEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. re credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange English Ivy :ong, bushy plants, 4-5 long, 2-3 plants to the pot, $12.00 per 100, 4-in. pots lolden Privet ce, compact plants; good for window )Oxes, out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100 Cash with order, please HARLES ZIMMER West Collingswood, N. J. re credit where credit Is due — Mention Escbange EASONABLE STOCK 100 1000 ;HYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings.. tO.76 $7.00 rriRRHlNUM. Rooted Cuttings. [Buxton's and Ramsbuig's Strains) 1.75 15.00 )LEUS. Rooted Cuttings 75 7.00 )LEUS. 2M-inch 2.50 1.75 GhaB. Henderson, L, Patry. Pres. McKlnley, Pres. Meyer, Louise, D. Harum and Mad. Crozy 2.25 I. D. Elsele, Express and King Humbert 2.75 Duke of York 4.25 IACAENAS. 6-mch 30.00 ;RNS. Plersonl and Whitmani. BRANIUMS, Rose, 2>i-inch 3.00 ESEMBRYANTHEMUM.2>i-mch 3.00 iLARGDNIUMS. Mixed. 2J4- HE PECKHAM FLORAL CO. LIllL DKUnn strong plants, $6.00 per 100. Meeping ColeUS 2-in. pots, ready for shift, strong plants, $3.00 per 100. JOted Cuttings. Ready for 2-in. pots, stocky- $1.60 per lOa ERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. NCA Varlegata. 4-m., 10c.; 3-in.. 5c.; 2-in., 2c. RAC^NA indlvlsa. 4-ln., lOc; 5-in.. 20c. Cash with order, please. , W. C. Sealy, Lynbrook, L. I., N. Y. ill help all aronnd if [00 Gypripedium Insigne 8-inch pans, f 150 takes the lot. Cash with order. 1ILT0NIA CONSERVATORIES Bulb Stock In and Outdoors If you have much bulb stock coming on, as every retail grower should, it will be more of a matter to hold the plants back than to force them into flower. If there is any left outdoors covered with soil the pots should be lifted and the top cleared ofE without delay. We iind a deep coldframe when a good circulation of air can be had, and the top of the frame covered with shade frames or boards, the best place for the plants, bet- ter by far than any greenhouse, no mat- ter how cool you can keep the latter. From such a frame you can remove from time to time such flats as are wanted for flowers, and bring them to the green- house. If you have any of the May flow- ering or Cottage Tulips planted outdoors in beds, to furnish flowers for May and June, it might be well to place a few sashes over a part of them to hustle things a bit. Other earlier flowering Tulips and Narcissi might be held back flowers than plants can be expected to have when exposed to the full sun on a couple of hot windy days as we often have to contend with during May. Per- haps you made some extensive bulb plantings for your customers last Fall ; it might be well to take off a few hours and look some of the beds or borders over ; sometimes the owner forgets to un- cover at the right time, and the surface of the beds might be gone over and lightly cultivated, the edges trimmed up a little — anything to have things in good shape. It pays any of us in the retail business to take a little interest in the grounds of our customers wherever we have had something to do with the laying out or planting of the grounds. In most cases such attention on our part is ap- preciated, but often we overlook this end of it entirely. Repelling Moles My flower beds and lawns were in bad shape on account of the moles burrowing in every direction. I tried traps and watched early, midday and late to catch them, without success. Someone advised me to try Castor Beans, Eicinus com- munis. It seemed ridiculous to me, but I did try it, and at distances of about 20ft. apart along the line of burrow, care- fully made a small hole and dropped in a "bean." In the flower beds I allowed the plants to grow to about 2ft. high, and then cut them down. On the lawn I cut the grass and Castor plants same as usual. For the past two years I have not had a mole on the place and the bur- rowing stopped as soon as the "beans" were placed in the runs. This was my experience : it may have been the beans and it may not. It is_ a very cheap^ex- periment to try. Haxl, N. K IXCBANGE— Alert m« up-fo-Date Treatment of Box Please give instructions as to the cul- ture of Box, especially in tubs. What soil is best, and how much watering is required? How should they be Win- tered? Will an ordinary unhealed base- ment cellar suffice? — G. L. C, Mich. There is no better soil for Box than a mixture of good loam and well rotted manure. This gives to the foliage the deep green color which is so much ad- mired. The best situation for Box in tubs would be an open one, yet not where they get the sun all day. Where they would get the morning sun only would suit them. Do not crowd the plants close together. They like an open situa- tion rather than a crowded one. If you can place them where they can be syr- inged frequently in Summer it is_of great advantage and will keep away one of their enemies, the red spider. When drain- age is good, the plants like lots of water. An unheated cellar would be a good place tor them in Winter. Zero weather does not hurt them with us. Glen Falls, N. Y. — Under the name of this town on page 994 last week, it was stated that John L. Watkins & Son had leased the store at 125 Main st. They inform us that there is no Main st. in Glen Falls and they have never done business there. Their address is 10 Minor St., Hudson Falls, N. Y., (formerly Sandy Hill, N. Y.). The village changed its name four years ago. j Viola Cornuta Purpurea i or G. Wermig i A Splendid Summer Violet a VARIETY of the Tufted Pansy with flowers so near like in appearance to the Princess of Wales Violet as to make it a splendid substi- tute during the Summer months. It is one of the popular flowers of Covent Garden Market, Lon- don, where thousands of bunches are disposed of daily. It will do equally well in the cooler parts of our coun- try, and we are confident that any grower who has the proper conditions here, will find it a profitable Summer cut flower. We recommend it for trial. Good, strong, young plants in 2}/i-inch pots, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. \ HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 1 I 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. ( 4 Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange A ORCHIDS We offer, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLE YA Pa PUnt Perdvallana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Specloslssima 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana.. 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case lots as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply smaller plants (SE- LECTED) for attractive figures and invite your correspondence. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence, R. I. CATTLEYA Per PUnt Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Labiata Warneri. . . 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 GaskelUana 1.00 to 2.( Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- Irobiums, Oncidlums, Cypripediums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Escbange ORGHIDSl Fresh imported Orders taken now to insure early delivery 'n Spring, 1914. for Orchids. Semi-established CATTLEYAS ready for im- mediate delivery- Most reasonable prices. Write to JOHN DEIBUCK, P. 0. Box 73 SECAUCUS, N. J. Write them you read tbla ndvt. In the Exchange ORCHIDS We grow^and sel' Orchids exclusively We have them in all stages of development from the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER @ HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J, Reciprocity — Saw it In ORCNIDd Spring Importations and Sliipments CATTLEYAS Labiata Schroederae MendeUl PercivaUana Mossiae Gaaltelllana Glgas Glgas Sanderiana ALSO Semi-Established and Established Freeman Orchid Co., ^^a^ss!"' ORCHIDS SANDER. . Room 721, N«w York City twherecredltli -Mention Exchange Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plaoU of every variety 032 The Florists' Exchange MISdlANEOUS STOCK For complete list send for catalog No. i BOXWOOD . wiUi . you. Bush Shape Plants. Very fuU, well-balanced stock, balled and burlapped. 12 in. high, 30c. each, $2.50 per doz. 24 in. high, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 18 in high SOc. each, $5.40 per doz. 30 in. high, $2.00 each, very bushy. 36 in. high, $2.50 each, very bushy. Pyramidal Shape. Broad of base, and perfect specimens. 36 in. high, $1.75 each. 4S in. high, $3.00 each. 42 in. high, $2.25 each. 54 in. high, $4.00 each. Globe Shape Box. Nicely formed Globes. IS in. in diameter, $3.00 each. Globe Shape Box. Trimmed round, but one year's growth, 18 in. in diameter, Dwarf Boxwood Edging. Very bushy little plants, 4 to 5 in. high, $4.00 per 100. CALADIUM esculentum. Good bulbs with sound centers. 5 to 7-in. circumference, $2.00 per 100. 7 to 9-in. circumference, $3.00 per 100. - 9 to 11-in. circumference, $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Tuberous-Rooted. Bulbs large, from one of Belgium's best growers. Single, separate colors, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Single, mixed colors, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DoOble, separate colors, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Double! mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS. Fine, sound bulbs in separate colors, S4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. RHODODENDRONS. A fine lot of hardy sorts, in plants full of buds and with good fohage, 18-m. high, 8 to 12 buds, $9.00 per doz.; 24-in. high, 12 to 14 buds, $12.00 per doz. SAIiVTA splendens and Zurich. 2M-in. pot plants, $2,50 per 100, $22.00 per DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Aristolochia SiphoK Tops 4 ft. long; a grand vine for shade and cold exposure. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA. Fine, well- budded plants, with ball of earth, burlapped; all varie- ties, white, pink and rea, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. SteUata, or HaUeana. Early star-shaped white, 23^ to 3 ft. high, at $1,50 ENGLISH IVY. Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.,''*"^Sg.\>"^"' ; credit Is due — Mention Exchange SPECIAL PLANT SALE .100 VINCAS. 3 Vi-ia., strong .... $7.00 VINCAS. October Rooted Cuttings, extra strong 1.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading varieties, Pompon and large flowering, 2J^-in. pots 3.00 DAHLIAS SHOW. Ara- bella and Bird of Passage. 4.00 DAHLIAS POMPON. Carol. 4.00 COLEUS. Strong, 2M-in-. six varieties 2.50 SALVIAS. 2M-in., from cut- tings 2.50 SALVIAS. 2-in., from seed . . 2.00 VINCAS. Extra strong, 4-in.. 8.00 AGERATUM. 2M-in., strong 2.50 BOSTON FERNS. 2M-m.... 3.00 To secure advantage of these prices it will be necessary to men- tion this advertisement. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Buffalo, N. Y. Another Easter has come and gone. Fri- day was the best day of the week, and a large volume of business was done in the plant line. It must be said that the quality of the stock was never better. The supply too, was enormous and the stores were loaded. Azaleas were excel- lent and there was a fine lot of home grown Lilies, Hydrangeas, pans of Daf- fodils, Tulips, Hyacinths and other bulb- ous stock. Lilies were fine and enough to supply all; a good portion were too short and had to be sold for whatever they would bring. B. C. B. Lockport, N. Y. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings From now till October RICARD,POITEVINE.DOYLE,CASTELLANE, PERKINS, VIAUD, NUTT and BUCHNER $10.00 per lOOO. Cash with order. FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster Pa. Wrltp them rno read tbla adTt In the Exchange The weather conditions which pre- vailed in this vicinity Easter week were vei-y unfavorable ; snow, sleet and rain alternated with brief periods of sun- sihine, yet strange to say the disagree- able weather did n<"t seem ,to affect busi- ness in the least, for Saturday night found the stores practically cleaned out and figures obtained the following week show the volume of business to have been as laTge as that of last year. The supply of plants was large and showed great variety ; bulbous stock in pans was in strong demand with red as the favorite; Hydrangeas, rambler Roses, Azaleas, Lilacs, Spirseas, all sold readily and at good prices ; Primroses (ohoomiea) ait SOc. ajid 75c. and larger pans at .$1 and $1.50, were strong fa- This season showed an increased de- mand over last for cut flowers of all kinds and by six o'clock Saturday night hardly a cut flower of any description was obtainable. Carnations ragged in price from 75e. to $1.25 with no particu- lar variety ot color in special demand ; Am. Beauty 'Roses were fairly plentiful and ranged from $9 to $15 ; other va- rieties were obtainable from $3 up. Taking it all together it was a very satisfactory week and furnishes convin- cing proof that the weather has very little effect on the flower market at this particular season. F. G. L. SEASONABLE STOCK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2M-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. HATCHERI. 2M-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100. SPRENGERI, 21^-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. DRACiXNA Indivisa, 2M-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. WETTLIN FLORAL CO.. Hornell. N. Y. j New Rochelle, N. Y. Victor Kosubow, formerly manager for E. G. Haines & Co., Bedford Hills, N. Y., and A. Krapish have rented the green- houses of Mrs. M. Paterson, corner Washington ave. and 1st St., New Rochelle, N. Y., for five years. They have also opened a florist store at 123 Main St., White Plains. The capital and stock is estimated at $8000. Mr. Kosu- bow took a full course of study in a hor- ticultural school in Europe, and after- ward had charge of the greenhouses of John Lawrance at Ogdensburg, N. Y., and later those of H. Siebrecht & Sons, New Rochelle, N. Y. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Geo. A. Relyea, owing to the poor health of his eldest son, has sold his greenhouses and business to L. F. Gra- ham, and has removed, with his family, to the western part of the State, where he is in full charge of a fine range of glass, and lives in hopes of his son recovering his health amid the air of the Pines. Mr. Relyea has been in business here for 18 .years, and had built up a fine retail trade in both cut flowers and plants ; also doing a good shipping trade in pot plants. The Poughkeepsie florists join in wishing him the best of success in his new field of duty. Syracuse, N. Y. Business has been very good. Society people have been quite active, and some large functions have been held. Several large weddings took place this week, and the prospective brides gave some large parties, at which many flowers were used. Funeral work has been quite heavy also, which has greatly helped in clearing up stock, which is plentiful and of good quality. Ground will be broken this week for the new Forestry College to cost $250,000. It will be a very handsome building overlooking the city and the grounds surrounding it will be very at- tractively laid out. A very warm wave has struck us, and everything is fairly "jumping." Land- scape men are having a hard time of it, as everybody wants work done first. The Edwards' store has opened a seed department, and some enterprising truck farmers have gone into the same line, with wagons on the public markets, and report selling a large quantity. Messrs. Saul and Ebeling, the largest seedsmen are rushed with orders, and have to work long hours to keep up. H. Y. Pittsbiffgh, Pa. Schenley Park Flower Show The annual Easter flower show in the Phipps' conservatories, Schenley Park, was opened to the people last Sun- day. It was a beautiful day, and over 15,000 persons went through the houses and many more were unable to get in. The display is magnificent, better than ever before. Much has been accomplished and great credit is due to Geo. Burke the arly to John What makes the display most interesting is the great variety of plants. The large center bed in the first house is filled with Cineraria hybrida and stellata, and make a splendid show. C. stellata is a grand plant and very easy to handle. In the same house some splendid Amaryllis with large flow- ers and good colors, also good Pelargon- iums are seen. The Lily display is ex- cellent there being many thousands of flowers of formosum and giganteum. L. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade We can only oHer GOLDEN BEDDER VERSCHAFFELTII Cannot make delivery be- fore May 12. $6.00 per 1000 Good, Strong, Clean, Well-rooted Cuttings Satisfaction Guaranteed Cash with Order All other varieties sold outlfor this A. NAHLIK C. SCHULZE & SON EstabUsh^ 187S 261-275 LAWRENCE ST. FLUSHING. N. Y. [RANIUMS Rooted Cuttings ready for shipment. Ricard, Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt, Buch- ner. $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch, Poitevine, Nutt. $18.00 pe 1000. Cash with order GERANIUMS l'^. T.r"»ToJTer'«a J18.00 per 1000. La FaTorite (Double White). J2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Poitevine, J2.60 per 100. (24.00 per 1000. "c&NA n>me. $2.00 per"lOO. $17.00 per 1000. ' SALVIA. Zurich, from 2M-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER. WEST END. N. J. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange GERANIUMS SALVIAS, Bonfire and Splendens. Large plants ■ ■" '1 per 1000. $12.00 per 2000. LOBELIA, Double Blue. 2Ji-in., $2.00 per 100 from sod, $7.00 per 100( GERANIUMS Rooted Cuuings. Guaranteed to reach yon in good growing condition; you run no risks when I get the order. Ready every week from now until Oct. 16th. Ricard and PoltCTine, at $12.50 per 1000, S. A. Nutt,' at SIO.OO per 1000. Albert N. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. QERAINIUIVIS Nutt, Dbl._Gen. Graiit and Mme._ Buch- ,00 pi' 100. ner. 2-in., $1.75 S. A. Nutt. 4-in., cut back plants, S DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS, i 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. S18.00 per 1000. Elmer Rawlings, *Grow?r° Olean, N.y. Give credit where credit is dae — Mention Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1033 Hardy Ivies strong, 4-in., 3 to 4 ft., 3 to 4 branches, $8.00 per 100, S75.00 per 1000; out of 2K-in., strong, S2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. STOCKS, HELIOTROPE, Double and Single ALYSSUMS, SALVIA, VTNCA Variegata, ASPABAGUS Sprengeri, PHLOX, VERBENAS, CIGAR PLANTS, Strong, 2}4-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. WILLIAMS, HARDY PHLOX, CANTERBURY BELLS, GAILLARDIA Grandiflora, COREOPSIS, HARDY PINES, FORGET-ME-NOT, DAISIES (Bellis), FOXGLOVE, WALLFLOWERS. Field-grown plants, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Strong Seedlings of SWEET WILLIAMS, FORGET-ME-NOTS, DAISIES, FOXGLOVES and HARDY PINES. Plants that will bloom this season, $2.50 per 1000. HOLLYHOCES. 1-year-old, field-grown, double, in colors. S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. TOMATO. $1.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It in tb^ Eschange IPONOEA noctiflora or Godfrey Aschmann's well-known waxy Moonvine; very fragrant, bearing flowers as big as a saucer. 2^-in. pots, now ready, $5.00 per 100. This makes good stock for you to propagate from. Godfrey Aschmann Potted Olants ferns in flats All the best sorts with a liberal share of CyTtoxnium Falcatum, Roehfordianuxn and Aspidium Tsusslmense, 110 clumps in a flat, also a few in 2M-in. pots, at $25.00 per 1000, and ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus in 3-iu. pots. EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave , West Hoboken, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It la the Exchange Boston Ferns, iM-inch, $3.00 per LOO, S30.00 per 1000. 100, $40.00 per 1000. WhitmaniCompacla,^^-'??'^'*^' per 1000. 250 at 1000 rat HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, ^^^Hf-"' Write them yoa read this adrt In the Exchange MAKE A HIT With Your Trade Place your order with us now for a supply of the most popular novelty that has been intro- duced virithin recent years. BUDDLEIA ( BUTTERFLY^ BUSH , A show plant, growing 4}/^ feet high. Everblooming, fragrant and hardy. Planted in May, it blooms from June till snow flies. Pro- duces long spikes of beautiful claret-coIored blossoms of rare fragrance, like the blending of Lilac and Heliotrope. A wonderful new shrub. How many plants may we ship you? Var. Magnifica, Lavender, $2.00 per doz., 115.00 per 100. Asiatica, Light Blue, $2.75 per doz., $20.00 per 100. SEED Dept. S, 518 Market St., HOUSE Philadelphia, Pa. MICHELUS formosum are the best ever seen in our city, stems with 8 to 14 and more flowers, all perfect. Mr. Jones said 99 per cent, were good, while giganteum was also very good. The bulb stock display could not have been better, consisting of Tulips and Nar- cissi, also Crocus, which were excellent. Hyacinths were perhaps not as good as had been shown in previous years. French Hydrangeas filled the center of another large house and were very at- tractive. The Azalea house likewise is always a feature, with Genistas in the background. A good collection of h. p. Roses and ramblers were in bloom. Frau Karl Druschki made a fine appearance, undoubtedly the best of all. the hardy white Roses. A novel display for the young people, although the older ones did pass it by, were the little garden plots of fresh sown grass seed, flower beds, lakes, house and windmill which were well laid out. The orchids, while not large, had some splendid flowers. Laelia purpurata was magnificent — one of the grandest of all. A block of Vanda, which was hanging under one of the Australian tree ferns, had three large sprays of flowers. This plant was brought from South America bv a citizen, who tried to sell it to some of our people, hut no one wanted_ it, so it was given to the park and it has bloomed nicely every year. The Cactus house has a splendid collection and is always attractive. The large palm house is in splendid shape, plants growing luxuriantly. Fred Burkli, president of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. says the show is better than ever and there are few better judges of plants and cut flowers than he. Trade Notes Since Easter, flower trade is mov- ing along nicely and stock is not yet overabundant, although there is a lot of it. The quality is getting better since the weather is more favorable, yet in the last few days we are again having too much rain and cloudy weather, with the prospects of a frost on April 20. Roses are fine, as Killameys are at their best. Carnations are much improved ; large good blooms sell from 2c. up. Violets are still a drug. Cut bulb stock sells moder- ately well. The plant trade is gaining a little and from now on will continue unless very bad weather should interfere. The seed trade is booming at W. C. Beckert's store on the North Side, but as yet very little gardening has been done. Mr. Beckert, who manages to get away at this busy time of the year, is now in South America. . Last Sunday a severe wind and ram storm passed over the city doing consid- erable damage to property. At John Bades Co.'s place on Mount Troy, a good deal of glass was broken. „ , ■ . Prof. H. A. Surface, State Zoologist, gave a lecture with a demonstration of the proper methods to be used in prun- ing and spraying fruit trees in an orchard of about 16 acres, on the old Phillips' homestead at Carrick. Visitors the past week were Edwards Folding Box Co. representative of Phila- delphia, and A. Colyn of C. Colyn & Sons, Voorhout, Holland. YALE CHARLES BLACK, A Beautiful New Single Violet . keeping and color (very dark rich e) It has no equal. Inferior to none commercially. A strong, upright grower with thick, leathery, dark green ;e. Seldom runs, but stools heavily, /ided crowns. S2.00 per lOO. $15.00 per 1000. Stock limited - HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. The E. C. Ludwig Floral Co. had sev- eral good decorations the past week and were very busy with funeral orders. They are cutting fine bulbous flowers and Snapdragon. Their new auto truck is expected within a week. E. C. R. We The King Construction Co received from the King Con- 3., wbose general oflioes and works are at North. Toioawanda, N. Y., Bulletin No. 47, which gives a descrip- tion of the company's works, some ac- counts of its history, its manufacturing 'facilities and its product. The idea of this bulletin is to have something to send to people who answer the advertisements in the trade papers and who do not state just what kind of a greenhouse they want. The new establishment of the King Construction Co. was built in 1912, re- placing the one destroyed by fire in 1911. The location at North Tonawanda is midway between Buffalo and Niagara Fails, being ideal for quick despatch of business and for getting into touch with clients ewer a very wide section. We learn that the business of the company first started in the United States in 1903, under the same management which is in charge today. The idea underlying the business is the improvement of green- house construction so as to secure the greatest possible amount of light while retaining the proper structural strength. Instances are given of recent orders for the erection of the company's greenhouses at far distant points, including Porto 'Rico, the University of Minnesota, and from Russia, Japan andi Austria. Many commercial ranges have also been built, including one of 22 greetthouses for H. A. Dreer, Inc., at Riverton, N. J. This bulletin is admirably illustrated, and we would advise our rraders to make appli- cation for a copy. Shortage in English Forced Rhubarb Crop It is estimated that Leeds and district produce nine-tenths of the forced Rhu- barb crop of the world. Consequently the reported failure of this season's crop in this district is considered a disaster. The contrast between the Summers of 1912 and 1913 is held to be responsible to a considerahle extent for the present condition. An abnormally wet Summer followed by a dry Summer has created havoc among the plants. Also, despite active researches at the Leeds University, the efforts to exterminate the "scavenger germ" have proved fruitless and the dis- ease is prevalent to an extraordinary de- gree this season. FERNS ASSORTED TABLE FERNS. From 2K-mch pots, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings in ten lead- ing varieties. Booking orders now to be filled in rotation, ready for delivery June 15. Prices as follows: Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps, $9.50 per 1000; $8.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in flats, $1.25 per flat (110 clumps); 60 flats or more, $1.00 per Hat. All express orders cash or satisfactory reference with order. B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, KRSEY CI1Y, N. |. 8 due — Meatlon Exchaage Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plants) 7-inch pots, very heavy, 75c. each; 6-inch pots, 40c. each. MOONVINES (rp.in.ea) 23/^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. ASCHMANN BROS., Philadelphia, Pa. Second & Bristol Sts. & Rising Sun Avenue FERNS CTRTOMItTM falcatnm, PTERIS WU- sonl and Wimsetti. Fine, bushy plants, packed to reach you in perfect condition, 6c. ; if shipped in pots, 7c. Buxton's Pink and Phelps Bros.' new white SNAPDRAGON. Extra fine stock, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $28.00 per 1000. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. GlTccredlt where credit Is doe— Mention Exchange 1034 The Florists' Exchange Memorial Day Opportunities No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia ^\'^eaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE ir^C r. IVIf=ini\inFD ™^ "°"^^ "^ ^^^^^ 1513-15 Oermantown Ave., JU3. U. 1>IL:IUI1>VJCI\, florists' supplies PHILADELPHIA, PA. PRIC ES when finished 22 inch $6.00 per dozen 14 inch frame. when finished 24 inch 7.00 per dozen when finished 25 inch 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame, when finished 28 inch 11.00 per dozen Order Mrs. Alfred Conard The Pink Canna Of Surpassing LoveKness 0N exquisite Salmon Pink. Flowers of ceptional size. Heads are erect, and freely produced as to keep a superb bloom showingf or months. Foliage green. Height 6 to 7 feet. By far the leading pink of the season. Direct from our Storage House shelves yovr order will be shipped. Fine heavy clumps, every one of them. If in a hurry, wire. m- POT-GROWN CANNAS WINTZER says we never had a! I lent. Send along your order. Pi THE CONARD AND JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE. PA. : where credit Is doe — Mention Eichflpge Coming Meetings and Exhibitions Here We Are Again HYDRANGEA Otaksa for Spring Planting. (. per 1000. 2K-m- pots, S4.00 per 100, $35.i in. pots, S30.00 per 100, $250.00 " per 1000. BNOUISH IVV Special. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100; 3 teet long, staked 3 to 4 leads, per doz. $1.50. 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000; fine stock for grave work. TRELLIS rVY. 20-inches high, very heavy, $1.00 each. DRACi?;NA Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ROSES for planting out, leading varieties, 6-in. pots, $35.00 per 100. GENISTAS. 3-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. MARGUERITE DAISIES. In bloom, 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. STRING PLUMOSA. 50c. per string, 7 ft. long, very heavy. J. WM. COLFLESH'S SONS Established 42 years 53d Street and Woodland Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. : l9 due — Mention Exchange Field-grown, in bud. PANSIES 1 raising, and is the result of t. "" ' "I, 810.00 per 1000. No matter what others tell you Pansles. Grown from seed of my own i owe it to yourself to try them. Price, Sl.liS per 100. glO.OO per 1000. Cash with order. By express only. Mixed colors. LEONARD COUSINS, Jr., - Concord Junction, Mass. Largest ^ower of Panslea for the trade in the United States. Reciprocity — Saw It In the BxchBnge annual convention at Cleveland June 24-26, 1914. American Seed Trade Associatloil, an- nual convention at Washington, D. C June 23-25, 1914. Angrlo-American Eshibition (in 14; Rose and Strawberry exhibi- tion, June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea show. July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlo shibition, Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of roducts of chil " " _ " nd fruit exhibition, Sept. 12 and 13 gardens; Dahlia A. Christy. G-len Cove, N. T. — The Nassau County Hort. Soc. will hold exhibitions as fol- lows: Rose show, June 9; Dahlia Chrysanthemum show. Oct. ii and 30. London, Enffland — Great Spring " 'I. S., at Chelsea, M; Great Summ H. S., at Chelsea, May 19, 2U and Zl. Great Summer flower show at Holland House, June 30. July 1 and 2. Nat, S. P. Soc. at Royal Hort. Hall, July 16. Moscow, Bussia. — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions as natives). Spring, 1915. Newport, B. 1. — Newport Hort, Soc, Summer St., June 24, 25 and 26, Schedules from Wm. Gray, Bellevue ave., Newport, R. I. New Eochelle, TX. T.— Autumn show of the Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfleld will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysan- themum, Nov. 4 to 6. New Tork. — Annual meeting of the Railway Gardening Association, Aug. 11-14, 1914. New Tort, N. Y. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Oyster Bay, 3V. 1. — The horticultural society has arranged for the following exhibitions: Summer show, June 18; Dahlia show, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. Port Chester, H. T.— Sj Westchester Fairfleld Conn.) Hort. Soc. at Port Chester Hospital, June 19 and 20. Society of American Florists' and Orga- ns of the Worcester County He will be held on the follow! „ dates: May 7, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20 Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. !. Newport, R. I. to Miss Edith Madeline Borden, eldest daughter o( Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Bor- den. Mr. Haas personally attended to the floral decorations for the wedding ceremony. I CONTENTS 1 ■ — ,^.-,^ ,^.^ — .^ a American Assn. of Nurserymen 1028 American Carnation Society, Regis- trations 1017 Begerow's Easter Window (nius.).1043 Birds as Insect Destroyers 1038 Box, Treatment of 1031 Business Troubles 1062 Catalogs Received 1017 Clnbs and Societies: Essex Co. Florists' Club; Lan- caster Co. F. C; Westchester and Fairfleld Hort. Soc; Nassau Co. Hort. Soc 1066 Newport Hort. Soc 1035 Dept. of Floriculture, Cornell 1017 Easter Trade, The 1051 European Review 1037 Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston 1036 King Construction Co 1033 Market, Bevlew of tile 1061 Meetings and Exhibitions 1034 Middle Atlantic States 1029 Moles, Eepelllng' 1031 Naming of Exhibits 1036 New Eng-land States 1022 Newer Trees, Shrubs and Climbers Tested at Kew 1037 Ninth Story Window, From a 1036 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 1027 Obituary: Bwoldt, Theo. L 1037 Pacific Coast Sept. 1069 Postage Rates on Seeds, Bulbs etc., Revised 1036 . Publications Received 1024 Question Box 1044 EetaU Dept. (Illus.) For Tou and Tour Mother; Re- tailers' Round Table; "Powder- PuCE" and "Bunny Hug" Bou- quets 1046-1050 Rivalry, Friendly 1036 S. A. P. and O. H. Registrations 1017 Seed Trade Eeport 1016 Southern States 1018 Shrubs We Should Raise in Amer- ica 1036 Texas Florists, The Orgfanlzatlon of.l039 Trade Notes: Albany 1029 Boston 1064 Buffalo 1032 Chicago 1066 Cincinnati 1067 Cleveland 1057 Columbus 1059 Ft. Worth 1018 Hartford 1024 Houston 1018 Indianapolis 1056 Kansas City 1062 Knoxville 1020 Lockport 1032 Los Angeles 1070 Louisville 1020 Milwaukee 1044 Nashville 1020 New Orleans 1018 New Haven 1023 New York 1063 New Rochelle 1032 Newport 1034 Oswego . ; 1029 Pawtucket 1022 Pittsburgh 1032 Poughkeepsie 1032 Providence 1022 Rochester 1029 Rutland (Vt.) 1058 San Francisco 1069 Springfield 1062 St. Louis 1060 Syracuse 1032 Troy 1029 Washington 1022 Trade Notes, General 1035 Valley, German Grown (Illus.) 1044 Week's "Work, The: Laurels and Boxwood; Canterbury Bells; Heliotropes; Fuchsias; Asparagus; Bulb Stock 1030-1031 Woodrow & Marketos, Store of (Illus.) 1038 The Florists' Exchange 1035 List of Advertisers i I 1 I Index to Stock Advertised I Albert & Davidson. . 1070 Allen, J. K 1082 Ambacher, James.. . . 1032 Am. Spawn Co lOlS Amer. Wooden Ware Mfg. Co.. The.... 1067 Anderson, J. F 1055 Angermueller,Geo.H.1057 ApEineMfcCo 1068 Appelgate, Florist. . . 1046 AschmannBros 1033 Asclimann, Godfrey..l033 Ashley, Ernest. Ebbinge & VanGroos 1028 Eble, Chas 1048 Edwards'" Folding Box Erne&KUngel Eskesen, Frank N. Esler, JohnG Eyres, Florist. ._ Badgley, Riedcl & Meyer 1062 Baer, Julius 1046 Baker, The Florist... 1050 Baldwin, Florist 1050 Barret, The Florist . . 1050 Barrows & Son, H.H.1033 Baur & Steinkamp.. . 1020 Bayersdorfer & Co.H1057 Bay State Nurs., Thel028 Beaven, E. A 1057 Bcckert, W. C 1014 Begerow Floral Co... 1048 Bellamy Bros 1030 Bemb Floral Co. Thel047 Bennet, C. A 1028 Bennett, John 1026 Berger Bros 1065 Berger & Co., H. H.1014 Berning, H. G 1066 Bertermann Bros Col047 BidweU & Fobes.. . . 1014 Black, Chas 1028-33 Black, Son & Co., Jos. H 1028 Blackistone, Z. D.. . . 1050 Blatchley.Co., The.. . 1048 Bolgia ) &Son, J. 1024 .1016 : & Blake. Bonnot Bros Bon Ton Flower Shop, . Wir .1047 . 1023 .1048 Brcck-Robinson Nursl026 Breitmeyer's Sons, J.1047 Brown Bros. & Co.. . 1050 Brown, Peter 1023-32 Buckb'ee, H^W . '!'.' ! ! ' "=" Bunyard, A. T., Flo- urpee. . A. & Co. 1017 Burr & Co., C. R.. Butler i Byer Bros. Caldw .1048 .1030 The Woods- man Co 1C59 California Florist, . . 1050 Camp Conduit Co... 1071 Cannata, J. P 1022 Carbone, Florist 1046 Felthousen, J. E 1030 Fiedler* Co., A. G.. 1046 Fisher, Peter 1020 Fletcher & Co.. F. W. 1015-1067 Florists' Hail Assn... 1057 FlowerShop, The. ..1050 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co. The 1069 Ford.M.C 1061 Ford, Wm.lP 1062 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 1014 Franke, Richard. . . .1021 Freeman Orchid Co.. 1031 Friedman, Florist. . . .1046 Friedman, J. J 1068 Froment, H. E 1063 Galvin,Thos. F.. 1046-48 Gannett, A. A 1020 Garland Gnhs. Mfg. Co 1071 Gasser Co., J. M 1C46 Gibbons, the Smilax Man 1057 Giblin cS Co 1069 Goodsell, P. H 1028 Gove, The Florist... 1046 Graham & Son, A.... 1046 Greater N. Y. Florists' Ass'n 1063 Grey Co., Thos. J ... 1017 Growers' Cut Flower Co 1062 Gude Bros. Co 1050 Gunther Bros 1063 Habermehl's Sons, J. J. 1049 Hall & Robinson.... 1048 Hanford.R. G 1033 Harris, Chester 1050 Harris, Ernest 1031 Harrison's Nurseries. 1026 Hart, Geo. B.... 1057-59 Hatoher.nC. Joh...l046 Heacock, Co., J0S...IO6O Heinecken, Otto 1026 HeissCo 1047 Henderson & Co., A..1014 Henshaw & Fenrich.. 1061 Herbert & FleishauerlOlS Herr, A. M 1022-32 Hews & Co., A. H... 1067 Highland Park Green- Ludwig Floral Co., E. Robinson Co. (Inc.) „„ C 1049 H. M 1062 Lutton,W.H 1071 Rock Flower Co., Wm.,, MacNiff Hort. Co., 1047 The 1019 Roehrs Co., Julius. . .1031 Mader, Paul 1023 Rolker & Sons, A . 1014-67 Marshall & Co.,W.E.1016 Rose Lawn Gnhs 1022 May, L. L. & Co. . . 1066 Rosemont Gardens. . 1048 McCallum Co., The..l064 Rosery FlowerjShopl046 McClunie, Geo. C. . . 1047 Routzahn Seed Co.. . 1016 .1021 McHutchison & Co. . 1028 Rupp, John F 1016 McManmon, J. J. . . . 1047 Russin & Hanfling. . . 1059 McManus, James. . . 1063 Salter Bros 1050 Menand, L 1046 Saltford Flower Shop Metairie Ridge Nurs. The 1050 Co., Ltd., The. . ..1048 Sambrook Bros 1050 Metropolitan Material Sander & Son 1031 Achyranth Adiantum, . 1023-30 Ornamental Trees....l026- . 1029-30- , 1028 1055 1022-23- 1029-30-31-32 Alternantheras. . . 1034-60 Alyssum.1022.29-30-32-33 Ampelopsi "^"^ 1-31-33 Pinks. . . . 1016-19-23- 1031-34-60 . . . . 1016-26-28 ...1016-19-22- 1030-31-32-60 .1016-19-22-33 1060 Sheep Manure. . Sheet Moss Shower Sprays., .1022 .1069 Mette, Henry 1019 Sceery, Ed 1048 Meyer, Chas. F. . 1014-17 Schlatter & Son,Wml059 " - ■■ - ■• -- .1048 .1033 ,F.W.O....1016 Michell's Seed House 1016-33 Schneider, Charles W102S Michelson & Co 1028 Scholtz, The Florist. . 1046 Michigan Cut Flower Schultz, Jacob 1047 Exchange 1059 Schwake & Co., Inc., Michler Bros. Co. . . . 1047 Chas 1019 Millang. Chas 1063 Scott, John 1060 Mills, The Florist,Incl047 Sealy, J. W. C. , .,.,. . ^ ,„„, ^, " ■ ■■ ^ac. 1069 1048 Shellroad Gnhs ..1018 Sheridan, Walter F. . 1063 Shurtle£f&Son,J.B.1030 C 1069 v.„., .„. Moore, Hentz & Nash Skidelsky & Co., S. S . 1063 1018-20 Moore Seed Co 1019 Skinner Irrigation Co. Morris & Snow Seed 1071 Co 1060 Slinn, B. S., Jr 1063 Mullanphy, Florist. . 1050 Slinn, Clarence 1063 Murray, Samuel 1047 Smith, Henry 1047 Myer, Florist 1048 Smith & Co., E. D . . 1021 Myers & Samtman. .1022 Smith & Fetters Co.. 1046 Nagel, Rudolf " ■ ■ - " Nahhk, A.... Nat'l Florists' Board Smith'Co., W. & T.. ! 1026 of Trade 1057 Snyder & Co., B. A. . 1064 National Show Gar- Solomon & Son, L. . . 1069 dens 1014 Soltau Fernery, B . . . 1033 Neidinger, Jos. G.1034-57 Staiger&Mundweilerl060 " " " 1059 Stewart, E. E 1014 it StoothoffCo., H. A..1068 1064 Storrs & Harrison Col032 Stumpp, Geo. M. . . . 1048 1026 Stumpp & Walter Co. 1014-68 Aquilegia. ^18^19-22-23-29-30-32- 1033-34-55-60 Asters... 1014-18-19-23-31 Azaleas 1019-26-28 Bay Trees 1026-28 Begonias 1016-17- 1022-23-30-32 Berberis 1026-28 Bleeding Heart 1026 Boxwood 1026-28-32 Buddleya 1033 Bulbs 1013-14-15- 1016-17-18-19 Caladiums.... 1013-16-32 California Privet . 1026-28 . . . 1080 1030-80 Primulasl014-16-19-22-30 Privet 1026-28-31 Privet Cuttings 1026- fc^;::::::: Tinfoil Tobacco Dust.. . . Tobacco Powder. Tobacco Stems. . . .1069-70 Toothpicl ....1068 Tree Tub ....1068 Tubs. ... 1057 Twine . ,...1071 Vases 1068 Ventilating ApparatU! .1057-58 ....1057 Ventilators : , . . . 1057 Vermine. Wholesale Florists. .1060- 1061-62-63-64-65-66 Wild Smilax... 1057-68-59 Wreaths.., 1034-57-68-95 For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page Privet Cut- 1026-28 Cannas 1016-18- 1023-29-30-31-32-34-60 Carnations 1020-21- 1022-23-30-31 Carnation Cuttings. 1020- Rubber Plants 1033 Salvia 1016-21-22- 1023-30-31-32-33-60 Seeds.... 1014-18-17-18- 19 Shrubs 1019-26-28 Smilax 1029-30 Snapdragon....l015-18-21- 1033-34 Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society Canterbury 1 Centaurea. . Chrysanthem Spiraeas 1026-28 Stevia 1023 Stocks....l014-19-22-31-33 Spruce 1026-28 Swainsona 1029-30 22-23-30-31 Sweet Pea Seed. . 1014-: 1022-30 . . . 1020- 1021-22-23-30-32 Chrysanthemum Cut- .1016-19 126-28-30 .1055-60 1017 Sweet Williams... 1022-33 Table Ferns 1033 Tigridias 1016 Tradescantia 1023-30 Trees 1026-28 Tuberoses 1016-17 VegetablePiaiits'. '- — " Cole New England Flo Supply Co New England Nu Co., The New York Stable Ma Coreopsis 1033 Cuphea 1022-23-30-33 Vu Cut Flowers 10.57-58- 1059-60-61-62-63-64-65- Vir 1086 Vic Cyclamen . . 1014-19-21-23 Vic Daffodils 1019 Dahlias 1014-29-32 Daisies 1023-30-33-34 Dish Ferns 105.5-60 Dracffinas.... 1023-30-31- 1032-34-60 Dutchman's Pipe.. . . 1032 Eremurus 1019 Evergreens. MISCELLANEOUS Aphis Punk'.'. ,...1068 ....1068 ,...1068 , . . . 1019 .1058-69 169-70-71 houses. The.. .1047 .1020 The _. Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc 1019 Chicago Carnation Co., •1066 Childs, John Lewis.. 1018 Chinnick, W. J 1030 Christensen, Thos. P.1060 Clark, Florist 1050 Clarke's Sons, Davidl048 Clay &Son 1068 Coldflcsh's Sons, J. Conard & Jones Co., Hilfinger Bros 1067 Hill Co., The E.G... 1066 Hill Nursery Co., inc. TheD 1028 Holland Nurs., The.. 1028 Hollywood Gardens.. 1050 Holm & Olson 1050 Holton & Hunkel Col064 Home Corresponden Nicotine Mfg. Co.. The B 1047 1068 Thorburn & Co.,J.M.1016 Niessen Co., The Leo. Totty. Chas. H 1021 1065 Traendly & Schenck . 1063 Noe, L.M 1063 Travis Co., G. E. . . .1071 Oeohslin, Ernest 1066 United States Cut Orchid, The 1048 Flower Co 1021-22 Ouwerkerk, P 1026 Van Assche, Frank.. 1069 Palethorpe Co.. Inc., VanGelderen. G. W.1028 1068 VanHeinigen Bros. & School. .1057 Hontsch Boiler Co. Horan, E. C 1063 Howard, J. W 1068 Hudson Carbon Co.. 1088 IdlewildGnhs 1047 Ieoc Bros 1057 Irwin, R.J. ...1021-63-54 Parker, John L 1046 Parkes Const. Co Parshelsky Bros. Pearce, George. . . Peckha; - ' .1069 'ick's Sons, James... 1032 'iereck, F. C 1047 'incent, R. Jr., & Sons Cowee, W.J Cowen'sSons, N... Coyle, James Craig Co., Robt. . . . Crouch, Mrs. J. W. 1046 1057 1047 Cunnmgham, Jos. H.1C60 Cut Flower ExchanRel063 Dahlborn & Co., J. P.1071 Dailledouze Bros 1022 Danker, Florist 1046 Dann&Son,J. H...1030 Darbee, Florist 1050 Day Co.. W. E 1060 Dearaud Co., J. B. . . 1066 .1021 Jackson & Perkins Co. .1069 Jennings, E. B 1016 .1070 Johnson Seed Co.... 1017 .1063 Johnston, T.J. & C0.IO6O .1023 Jones, H.T 1028 Ka.sting, Wm. F. Co.l013 Floral Co.. 1031 _ _ _ Peircc, E.Allen 1067 Virgin, U. J 1048 Penn the Florist 1046 Walker, Wm 1047 Pennock-Meehan Co., Wallace & Co., R. . . . 1019 S. S 1065 Waller Seed Co., The Perry Buxton Doane L. D 1017 Co 1070 Wallis&Co., E. A...1032 Peters & Reed Pottery Walsh, Alfred E 1064 Co 1067 Warburton,, Florist.. 1047 Pfaff & Kendall 1071 Ward & Co., R. M.. . 1016 Philips Bros 1048 Warendorff, A 1048 1046 Wax Bros 1046 1070 Weber & Co., C. S. . . 1071 Ferns in Flats 1033-60 Feverfew 1023-30 Forge't-Me-Not... 1023-33 Foxgloves 1022-33 Fruit Plants 1026-28 Fruit Trees 1026-28 Fuchsias . . . 1022-23-29-30 Funkias 1022 Genista... 1030-34 Geraniums 1013-23- 1029-30-31-32 Geranium Cuttings, 1013- 1023-29-30-31-32 Gladiolus 1014-16- 1017-18-19 Gloxinias 1017-32 Hardy Perennials... 1019- 1026-28 Heliotrope 1022-23- 1030-31-33 Herbaceous Plants . . 1019- Boxwood Carnation Staples... 1021 Cut Flower Boxes. . . 1058 Cycas Leaves 1068 Dagger Ferns 1058 Decorative Evergreens 1057-58-59 Directory of Reliable RetaU Houses..l045-46- 1047-48-49-50 Envelopes 1057 Fancy Baskets. . .1058-59 Fancy Ferns 10.58 Fertilizers 1068 Florists' Supplies. . . 1057- 1068-59 Flower Boxes 1068 Flower Pots 1067 Fungine 1068 Galax Leaves 1057-58 Glass 1069-70-71 Pierce & Co Pierce Co., F. O.. Pierson, Inc., A. N....1013 Weeber & Don. Hollyhocks. . Hyacinths, . . Hydrangeas.. , 1022-33 . 1019-26 . 1030-34 . 1019-26 Ivy 1023-29- 1030-32-34-60 Jerusalem Cherry. Keller, John Keller Pottery Co. . . 1067 Keller Sons, J. B 1060 Kelsey Nurs. Co., F. W. 1026 Kentucky Tobacco Prod. Co., The. . . . 1068 Kerr, The Florist.* . . 1047 KervanCo., The....l058 Kessler, Wm 1062 . 1028 Kuebler, Dmon,J. L.: 1023 Dodd, Chas. H 1070 Dolansky, F.J 1064 Dorner & Sons Co. F.1020 Drake, J. Aug 1017 Drake Greenhouses. . 1049 Drake Point G'hses.. 1019 Dudley, ( Eagle Pip Lange, H. F. A 1050 Laneiahr, A. H 1062 LeedJe Floral Co.... 1023 Lemon Oil Co 1068 Leonard Seed Co. . . . 1016 Leuly, Emil 1033 Lippman, E. A 1070 ■67-69 Littlefield, Florist ... 1050 ,1048 Lockland Lumber C0IO7O :o.'l««l London Flower Shopl049 1065 Lord &_Burnham Col072 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Wettlin Floral Co. . . 1032 Co 1064 WhiUdin Pottery Co.l067 Pitzonka, Gustav.1022-23 Whined Floral Co. .1048 Plantlife Co 1068 Whittier & Co., W. B102S Poehlmann Bros. C0.IO86 Whitton, Samuel. . . . 1032 Pollworth Co., C. C.1064 Wietor Bros 1066 Potter Floral Co 1047 Wilk, John 1017 Quaker City Mach. Williamsport Floral Co 1069 Co 1060 Quidnick Gnhs. . .1020-21 Wilson, H. E 1050 Ramsburg, G. S 1018 Wilson, R. G 1046 Randall, A. L. Co. . .1066 Windier Wholesale Flor- Randall's Flower Shop al Co . .■ 1057 1060 Winterson's Seed RawUngs. Elmer . . , , 1052 Store 1028 Rawson, The FIorist.1047 Wolfinger Florist 1048 Read & Co., L.H... 1018 Wood Bros 1023 Reade & McKenna. . 1071 Woodrow & Marketos Reed & Keller. ...1058-69 1063 Reimers, M. D 1047 Woodruff & Sons S D1014 Reinberg, Peter... 1022-66 Young & Co., A. L 1062 F. C. , E. W, I & CO..H.M10.5S Zimn Zvolanek. A. C. .1048 THE IXCHANGC-Besudvmislng 1 1019 ra...l018 1060 1019 1016 ...1026-28 ..1016-31 Ornamental Shrubs . 1028- 1028 Grates 1071 Greens 1057-58-59 Greenhouse Bldg.. . . 1068- 1069-70-71-72 Greenhouse Construc- tion... 1068-69-70-71-72 Greenhouse Goods. .1068- 1089-70-71-72 Greenhouse Material 1068-69-70-71-72 Greenhouse Shading. 1070 Gutters 1069-71 Heaters 1089-70-71 Heating Appliances. 1069- 1070-71 Horse Manure 1068 Hot Bed Sash.... 1069-70 Insecticides 1068 Irrigation. Laurel Wreaths.. . 1057-68 Lemon Oil 1068 Leucotho: Sprays. 1057-58 Magnolia 1057-68 Manure 1068 Mastica 1070 Nico-Fume 1068 Nikoteen 1068 Nifcotiana 1068 Pecky Cypress... 1069-70 A regular meeting of this society was held on Tuesday evening, April 14. This being ladies' niglat, routine business was passed over. On exhibition was the finest display of Snapdragon € dner, James Robertson and Allen, recommended the societ medal for superior culture, w voted. For the entertainmen ladies and invited guests the ( had arranged a fine program of vocal and instrumental music, followed by re- freshments, and dancing, until 11 p.m., when the party broke up. Pres. William McKay, who presided, welcomed the guests, and treasurer Andrew K. M. Mahon gave a short review of the so- ALEXANDER MacLELLAN. General Trade Notes Albebt Lea, Minn. — Mrs. Margaret Ryan has opened a new cut flower store on West Clark st. This is the first cut flower store that has ever been opened in this city. Bakaboo, Wis. — Workmen have been engaged in the tearing down of tie Peck greenliouses on Fifth St. The buildings have been unoccupied for the past two Dixon, III. — Chas. O. Engle has pur- chased an interest in the Swartley green- houses at Sterling and this concern will furnish the flowers for "The Rosery" in future. MOOBEHEAD, MiNN. — W. R. Briggs is erecting another greenhouse on his place on North Ninth st. The new house will be larger than any of those already on Abeedeen, S. D. — Local florists say that far more flowers have been sold this year for Easter than ever before in Aber- deen. All were rushed for some days previous to Easter with deliveries and church decorations. La Ceosse, Wis. — The La Crosse Floral Co. filed an amendment to the ar- ticles of incorporation providing for an increase in the capital stock from $35,000 to $50,000. The amendment was filed on April 13. MOLINE, III. — Klehms Nurseries of this place have closed a contract with the "City Beautiful Committee" to furnish all trees, vines, and shrubbery that will be required for this season's planting. The shrubs to be used are those recom- mended by Mr. Foglelsong, the University of Illinois expert, who spoke in this city the first of the month. TouNGSTOWN, O. — Fire started by some hot ashes caused damage amount- ing to $1000 to the greenhouse of R. Inglis & Sons, 1819 Glenwood ave. on March 29. Denvee, Colo. — Fifteen thousand peo- nle visited the Elitch Gardens and green- houses at this place on Sunday, April 5. It was the most elaborate that Mary Elitch-Long had ever arranged. Salem, Mass. — Ralph H. Ward has leased the store in the Commercial block, Cabot St., and will fit it up as a retail shop. Wabben, Pa. — The veteran Dan Offerle still holds sway at the Globe Green- houses, although thirty-five years of ac- tive service calls for a rest. The young man is able to, and produces, excellent stock. Heelas, the florist, has recently started. The owner ie a nephew of Geo. Heelas, many years manager of Lake View Rose Gardens Store at James- town, and is clever. 036 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED IIT 1SS8 Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matte address of this paper. New York. Telephone, B T. 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All cheques and remittances for advertising accounts should be made payable to The Florists' Exchange, at its principal office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New Tork. Telegrams. — Telegrams received at this office up to 12 noon Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of the Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having informative matter intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after 5 p.m., Tuesday, and marked "Night Press Mes- sage, Collect," will be forwarded by the telegraph companies at newspaper rates. Revised Postage Rates on Seeds, Bulbs, Etc. Senate Bill 4980, introduced by Senator Pomerene, which passed the Senate March 23, finally passed the House of Representatives on Monday, April 30'. The bill reads as follows: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled. That seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and plants, shall hereafter be embraced in and carried as fourth-class matter and for the same rates of postage; Provided, That all packages thereof containing eight ounces or less shall be charged for at the rate of 1 cent for two ounces or fraction thereof; Provided, fur- ther, That the Postmaster-General may, in his discretion, by order, fix the time within which all parcels of the fourth class shall be delivered." This action by Congress will be hailed with much pleasure by all those afflicted mortals who have, the last two or three months, been see-sawed from one rate to another. The present Act is one of simple justice to an industry which was badly hurt when the ' rate was recently changed from a flat 2 oz. for Ic. up to four pounds, to Ic. per oz. with a limit of 4 oz. and then pound zone rates. Seeds, bulbs, etc., and books (which includes catalogs), now possess a favored rate above all other commodities, and all men in business on the lines covered by this paper should feel correspondingly satisfied. As Roy McGregor of McGregor Bros., Springfield, Ohio, puts it in his telegram to The Florists' Ex- change, announcing the victory: "This is a time to re- joice." Mr. McGregor has given freely of his time at Washington, in the midst of the busy season, working in behalf of his coadjutors for the promotion of this bill, and deserves a hearty vote of thanks. The Week's Meetings Soc, at Norwich, Conn. Tuesday, April 28. — Newport (R. I.) Hort. Soc. Friday, May 1.— North Shore Hort. Soc, at Lake Forest, III., at 8 p.m Saturday, May 2.— Lenox (Mass.) Hort. Soc, at 7.30 p.m. Shrubs We Should Raise in America Among the subjects mentioned by Joseph Meehan in his article, "Shrubs That America Should Supply For Itself," in the issue of April 18,. 1914, pp. 980-981, are the following; Azaleas ... seeds and cuttings of Laurel, English (Cerasus Lauro- half-ripened wood. cerasus). . -cuttings under glass. Andromedas (especially flori- Laurestinus (Viburnum Tinus) bunda and Japonica) . . .cut- .. .seeds and layers, tings under glass, of half-ripen- Myrtle (M; Buxus...se ^Jiyrtie (.iviyrtus communis^ . . . lia serrulata. . .seeds, also :ings of half-ripened wood Retinisporas. . .seeds and cut- Rhododendrons. . .seeds and lay- Cupressus. . .cuttings. Euonymus Japonicus. . .i Fir, tne Douglas . . . seeds Holly, EnglisTi... seeds. Junipers., .cuttings. c ' c j Kalmias... seeds. . Spruce fir... seeds. Ligustrum Japonica, L. lucidum Taxus (Yew, especially English) . . .cuttings. . . .seeds and cuttings. Friendly Rivalry One of the English trade papers, the Nurseri/man (|- Seedsman. in reprinting the critique on "American and English Flower Shows" that appeared in The Exchaxge. March 28, p. 779, comments in a spirited, friendly way as follows: In another column I am printing a lengthy from the pa^es of the New York Florists Ex in which J. Harrison Dick lays himself out in his best critical style to compare the respective merits of the absorbed in the him tha _ prospect spread before tirely forgotten that we can still I am reprinting a portion Qly be "exhibit of his criticism think it will show some of our friends "slipping behind," and perhaps spur i " ' ■" : reputation of " " this Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston On the evening of April 21, the regular monthly meet- ing of this club was held at the Horticultural Hall. The attendance was quite good considering that it is one of the busiest months of the year. There were also a number of the local oMcers of the S. A. F. and O. H. present. W. N. Craig reported on the landscape gardening class held at Fred. Palmer's, and William Kennedy, the president, reported on the club's field day at W. W. Edgar's establishment. A communication was read from Theodore Wirth in regard to the club making a show in the Convention Garden. Other coinmunications were read from John Young, secretary of the S. A. F., from the commissioner of park and recreation grounds of Boston, and from the National Association of Gardeners. Prof. Rees, Amherst, delivered a most interesting and instructive lecture on "Orcharding," which was followed by a very lively discussion. There were several interesting exhibits. F. E. Palmer exhibited two standard plants of Dorothy Perkins Rose which were well grown and excellently flowered. W. N. Craig had a dozen vases of Snapdragon, which were highly commended; Duincan Finlayson had a nice plant of Hydrangea; H. Weldecker had a hand- some vase of Spanish Iris; Charles Sander had a well flowered plant of Cyrtopodiura Alicese, and Peter Fisher had two vases of Snapdragon. Fred E. Palmer made a motion that the club con- tribute $500 to defray expenses connected with the S. A. F. Convention. The motion was unanimously adopted. P. Welch, vice-president of the S. A. F"., thanked the members for their generosity and asked them all to join in making this convention the best ever held in this country. He also said that the garden would be in readiness by May 15. Mr. Roland made a motion that the matter of affili- ation with the S. A. F. be held over until August. It was 11.16 p.m. before the meeting adjourned, Ijut every minute was interesting. ' R. C. celsior." We and will, add to it— Rule Brit; and what : The Naming of Exhibits Antirrhinums at New York Spring Show The exhibits of Antirrhinums at the recent flower sliow at the Grand Central Palace, N. Y. City, were not named, and this led to some slight confusion. Frank Birnbrauer, florist, Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pa., writes to say that the variety we illustrated on page 778, issue of March 28, was not Nelrose as we stated later, but a variety grown and owned exclusively by him, and was shown by him in the class for 50 spikes, pink. Antirrhinum Nelrose In sending to us a box of their handsome Antirrhinum Nelrose, F. W. Fletcher & Co., Auhurndale, Mass., observe as follows: This is a very fair sample of the Antirrhinum Nelrose we are shipping .daily to New York and Boston re- tailers. Its appearance would be enhanced if we could leave the stems well clothed with foliage, but the call for plants is so large that we feel obliged to remove most of the cuttings. In my ten years of cross breed- ing Antirrhinums we have had many seedlings with the ■eal commercial type yet shown: Stem guire no tying and tliat will stand for i a week without changing to a corkscrew: compact flower head; a continuous bloomer, and a variety that needs no disbudding. [The flowers were of a rich, pleasing, deep rose pink, silvery edge and yellow in the middle of the pouch, the r-icemes 1ft long and the steins '^ft lonff— En] WINDOW i^ Satuidi dt ir at Cle^ eland O For some remarks on co-operation among florists, read the Kansas City newsletter this week. A new market Geranium named Beauty of Kensing- ton is being offered. The trusses are brilliant scarlet, in grand globular shape. The first of the hardy outdoor flowers that I have seen this year is Adonis Pyrenaica, a pretty, dwarf yellow composite, from the Pyrenean Mountains, between France and Spain. War with Mexico claims attention at the present time. It is to be hoped, however, that the good business just starting with the florists' fraternity may not be marred by any serious Mexican embroglio. Some common errors are to speak of Callas as Lilies; Asparagus as fern; and Ericas as "Scotch Heather." Callas belong to the class of Aroids; Asparagus is not a fern, and Scotch Heather is perhaps never seen here at all. "Cleak up" week has become an annual institution in some of the older cities and towns along the Atlantic Coast, and much gardening and beautifying is done. Like the Arbor Day observance, it has strong poten- tialities for good and ought to be greatly encouraged by the gardeners and florists' clubs. There is, or has been very recently, an exhibition of garden pottery at 461 Fifth ave., N. Y., and there is something rather pathetic in the knowledge that these pieces are made by convalescents at the Sharon "Work- Cure" — men who are crippled by organic diseases. The pottery is in the form of ornamental vases, window boxes and jardinieres. C. T. Reinhaeut, florist and apiarist, of Merriam, Kan., has announced that he will shortly begin experi- ments in the propagation of Magnolia trees. None of the florists or nurserymen in the vicinity of Kansas City we learn, raise Magnolias, yet as they are in great demand for ornamental gardens, Mr. Reinhardt believes the cultivation of the trees ought to be profitable. Diu you read Joseph Meehan's article on page 980 last week? That American nurserymen should export the seeds of native trees, allow foreigners to raise the seedlings and grow the trees, then import the product now it is grown, is surely too bad. Some things we must allow the foreigner, for his soil, skill and climate are in his favor, but some other things we certainly need not allow. Let's be up and doing. Did you notice how rapidly the early Daffodils and the Foi-sythia bushes advanced on Sunday? That was the hottest day we have had this year, and was accom- ]ianied by a brisk breeze. , Wind, sun, and moisture soon help growth along. In the morning the "Golden BeUs" were merely in the bud stage: by 4. o'clock in the afternoon they were more than half opened and had a decided primrose tint. The Alders and Poplars are also flowering. While it seems to be a proven fact that at the New ^'ork shows of twenty years or so ago, particularly Autumn shows, there were larger attendances than at those of today, this seems to have been due to the widespread interest in large flowered Chrysanthemums. At that date there was a virulent "Chrysanthemum fever," and even the man in the street badly wanted to see the novelties each year, and stare with venera- tion upon blooms that spanned Sin. to lOin. in width. Among new hai'dy plants that deserve to be made note of and watcheil are Primula Purdomii, P. Maxi- mowiczii and P. Sibirica; while a distinct addition is seen in P. Sinolisteri, which has the habit of malacoides except that the whole flowers are larger and not in tiers. Progrfss is being made with great rapidity among the l-'reesias. There has just been exhibited a bouquet of yellow, orange, purple, rose and lilac varieties. In a few years these will probabh- be favorite market flowers, 'especially if they retain Ihe well known Freesia fragrance. The Louisville correspondent of The Exchange re- ports that Central City, Ky., women are getting up some- April 35, 1914. The Florists' Exchange [037 thing new in flower culture. A flower exchange will be conducted at the Gish Bldg. during the first week in May. All varieties of pot plants will be exchanged, also shrubs, seeds, slips and bulbs. Anyone having more plants or other articles of one kind than they wish are to bring them in and exchange them for something else. A committee will value each plant sent in and the ex- change will be made accordingly. The exchange is to be conducted on the first Saturday in each month here- after, and everyone is invited to take part. Speaking of Sunday's warm weather, the U. S. Weather Bureau at Washington, D. C, recorded snow in the Upper Lake Region and the Mississippi Valley, and a maximum temperature at Washington, D. C, of 7ft deg. Fahr. ! The thermometer is 414 feet above the street level. The average temperature on Sunday was fiS, for the corresponding date yast year it was 54; aver- age on the corresponding date for the last thirty-three years, 49. The temperature at 8 a.m. was 59; at 8 p.m. it was 64. Maximum temperature, 78 degrees at 3 p.m.; mininum, 55 degrees, at 6.30 a.m. Humidity, 73 per cent, at 8 a.m.; 64 per cent, at 8 p.m. The barometer at 8 a.m. yesterday registered 39.97 inches; at 8 p.m. it stood at 39.78 inches. I The Newer Trees, Shrubs and I Climbers Tested at Kew The following subjects were dealt with in the pre- ceding installment of this article, pages 981 and 982, ■April 18: Acer Franchel Acer Henryi. Derbens brevipanicula Berberis Coryi. Berberis dictophylla. Berberis Gayrepanii. Berberis Geraldii. Berberis polyantha. Berberis Sargentiana. Brberis Staffiaoa. Berberis verruculosa. Berberis Wilsonii. Cystisus.Dallimore;. Davidia involucrata. Deutzia longifolia. Deutzia Veitchii. Deutzia- Wilsoni. Hamamelis mollis. Julians CatliMensis. LiriodendronTChinens Pinus Armandii. Populus lasiocarpa. (Concluded) Shrubby Spiraeas Several \'aluable additions to the Spirffia family have to be chronicled from China. As these flower with us from the middle of June onward, they form a valuable connecting link between the Spring and Summer flow- ering shrubs, which we grow largely in the pleasure grounds. Three closely allied species — Henryi, Veitchii and Wilsonii — are all good garden plants, the names fittingly doing honor to three of the persons most in- strumental in enriching our gardens with floral treas- ures from China. The long arching growths, up to 6ft. or more in height, bear rounded corymbs of white flowers freely, oa the previous season's growths. Quite different in character is Spiraea (Sorbaria) arborea, which belongs to the pinnate-leaved section. It forms a very large, deciduous, spreading bush resembling S. IJndleyana. The large feathery panicles of white flow- ers are freely produced over a considerable period of .Tuly and August. Seeds are freely produced, and the bushes may also be propagated by division. Remarkable Roses Those who love single flowers will find much pleasure in the cultivation of several of the newer wild Roses. One of the first species to flower is Rosa Hugonis which forms a large bush, making an attractive lawn speci- men, particularly when clothed with the dainty yellow blossoms in May. R. Moyesii has large rich deep red flowers, R. Willmottise rosy carmine, while in R. omeiensis they are white, these being followed by pear- shaped orange-red fruits. All are readily raised from seei For Southern planters, the Rhododendrons from China furnish immense possibilities, not only in them- selves to beautify the garden, but affording ample scope to the hybridist. It is early yet to estimate how many of the fifty or more species introduced by E. H. Wilson will prove valuable additions to our gardens. The most distinct of all is R. intricatum. This is a com- pact, dwarf species, some 6in. high, beai-ing in pro- fusion at the end of March and early April quantities of lavender-blue flowers. We have no other Rhododen- dron at present approaching this one in charm and lieauty for the Alpine garden and rockery. R. eon- cinnum is a dwarf, freely branched species with white tinted mauve flowers. Resembling this in habit is R. ambiguum, with delicate yellow blossoms R. Yunnanense prornises in time to become one of the most decorative species. It is bushy in habit and the leaves are small, these being almost hidden when the plants are laden with the pale lavender flowers. It seeds very freely with us. R. sutchuense is one of the large-leaved spe- cies having attractive trusses of rose-pink flowers open- ing toward the end of March or early in April. Others worthy of note are R. polylepis (Harrovianum), violet- purple; R. Augustinii, mauve; R. Fargesii, delicate rose; and R. micranthum, with small white flowers. The large-blooming race of evergreen Rhododendrons are being added to and improved yearly by the hy- bridisL If we have not had a hybrid to cause such a furore among the gardening fraternity as that when Pink Pearl was introduced, yet the following are quite first class, reaching the high water mark of perfection; Gomer Waterer, white, blush tinge; Alice, rich rosy pink; Lady Grey Egerton, French Grey; Mrs. E. C. Sterling, blush pink; Mrs. Holford, salmon pink; and Lady Clementine Mitford, peach pink. In the Azalea section the most notable advances are in the "occiden- talis" hybrids which blossom toward the end of June and .Tuly, serving to prolong the flowering season. The blooms are white, and white flushed with pink. Though probably less than a quarter of them will oc- cupy a place permanently in our gardens, it is worth noting how rich China is in the Rubus, or Bramble fam- ily. Wilson's finds numbered not less than fifty species and varieties. These vary very much in their mode of growth, stems and foliage. Their uses in the garden are numerous. The Himalayan R. biflorus, and R. oc- cidentalis, the Thimble-berry of Northwest America, are f.avorites with us for their attractive stems in Win- ter, but their place is being rapidly taken by R. Giraldianus, and B. biflorus var quinqueflorus. The former throws up annually from the base long arch- ing growths 15ft. in length, with blue-white stems and attractive pinnate leaves in Summer. The growths of quinqueflorus, on the contrary, are very stiff and erect, attaining a height of at least 13ft., with very striking waxy-white stems. The fruits of this Bramble are note- worthy, being golden-yellow, rich in flavor, and almost, if not quite, as large as our cultivated Raspberry. A third species, attractive alike for its stems and elegant leaves, is R. Thibetanus. With us, half a dozen ever- green species are proving very attractive for clothing arches, pergolas, verandahs and screens. These include bambusarum, chroosepalus, flagelliflorus, Parkerii, Play- fairii and Swinhoii. The three first named deciduous species fruit freely with us, and we are able to raise seedlings. The evergreen ones are propagated by layers. Various Climbers For clothing arbors, pergolas and arches which are just now very popular in British gardens there are several vigorous growing Vitis (vines) of recent intro- duction. V. armata Veitchii, a fast growing climber «-ith large metallic green leaves; V. flexuosa Wilsonii, with small, shining green foliage, also fast in growth;, megalophylla making 8ft. to 10ft. of growth in one season, with large bipinnate leaves, and Henryi, a glori- ous climber, with foliage of a reddish green hue. The last named is not perfectly -hardy with us, but grows very fast on buildings with a western aspect. In the Southern States growers will find it one of the most valuable climbers of recent introduction. Our nursery- men use the color of the foliage effectively in arranging large groups, and grow plants in pots for the purpose. In the Clematis family the most notable addition is C. montana rubens, from China, with rosy red flowers and strong growth. C. montana Wilsonii has white flow- ers similar to the species, its value being due to the f.ict that the flowering season is two months later. Both are quite as hardy as C. montana, and are delight- ful plants for arbors and for clothing outbuildings. A collection of the newer choice evergreen shrubs for the Southern States .should include camellia cuspidata, with white flowers; Viburnum Henryi, white flowers and coral red fruits ; V. utile, white ; V. Davidii a dwarf spe- cies with large ovate leaves, 6in. long and white flowers; V. Veitchii, and V. coriaceum. I-onicera pileata is a neat dwarf evergreen Honey- suckle for the rock garden, readily propagated from cuttings. Osmanthus Delavavi is a dwarf shrub with fragrant white flowers; Ilex Pernyi, an evergreen Holly from China with spiry leaves, apparently quite as hardy with us as the common Hollv, but smaller and more com- nact in growth. Potentilla Veitchii is a shrubby Cinque- foil with white flowers and semi-evergreen leaves, Loni- cera nitida is a shrubbv evergreen of neat compact hnbit with small ovate leaves, forming a bush up to 5ft. or 6ft. in height. | A. O. European Review Dr. Ragionieri's New Establishment The interestinar novelties obtained by Dr. Attilio Rasrinnieri. the Italian amateur horticulturist, are well known. Following in his father's footsteps, he has been emrasred for many years in the improvement of garden "hints by hybridization and selection. His colored Freesias are widely known; he has also originated some fine Richardias with yellow spathes. and similar novel- ties, Dr. Raffioneiri has just entered into a partnership with the well known grower, Gaetano Bonfiglio, and has founded on his estate at Castello, near Florence, Italy, a horticultural establishment, where his principal novel- ties will be cultivated and disseminated. — Revue Horti- French Novelties for 1914 The firm of V. Lemoine & Son of Nancy is offering the following novelties: Begonta vzsrtrsTA, is a hybrid of B. decora x B. Bowringiana, with rather larger blooms. The stems are erect, red, and very woolly. The upper side of the leaves is a velvety, dark green, shading into emerald green along the veins, with a violet down, while the hairy under side is dark blood red. This variety, which is very easy to grow, will produce mag- nificent show plants, fully equal to the best varieties of Begonia Rex. Columnea Lemoinei is the result of :rossing Columnea magnifica x C. glabra, both of which are remarkable varieties native to Costa Rica. It forms a compact bush of erect, much-branched stems, covered with fine elegant foliage. The fine, erect blooms, of a rich, bright vermilion, are nearly Sin. long and appear in great profusion. This novelty, which is of a much more regular and elegant habit than either of its parents, makes a great bid for popularity. — Revue Horlicole. French Novelties for 1914 Rondeletia amoena is a new rUbiaceous plant which was discovered in the highlands of Costa Rica by Carlos Werkle, who sent the seed to Messrs. Lemoine. It flourishes and blooms easily in a slightly heated temper- ate house. It is a shrub rising to a height of 30in. with light green, oval-lanceolate leaves, 6in. long and 4in. wide. In the Spring it is adorned with its pretty pan- nicies of tubular florets with round lobes, light pink, v/hich are somewhat similar to those of Rogieria or Bouvardia. Violets Messrs. Millet & Son of Bourg-la-Reine are offering the following new Violets: 1. Souvenir de ma Fille (Souvenir of my Daughter), has an enormous flower, like that of La France, with substantial, round petals borne on a long, rigid stem, deep violet in color, with excellent perfume. This variety, which will submit to any kind of cultivation, received a C. of M. at the February meeting of the French National Society of Horticulture. 3. Rosea delicatissima has a large white bloom sufi'used with pink, of delicious perfume; the abundant foliage is dark green and the plant is hardy. 3. Madamoiselle Garido has a light pinkish violet bloom, borne on a long stem, very fragrant; the foliage is peculiar, a tender green, curled and dentated. 4. Marietta has a medium blue flower with firm petals, a straight, rigid stem and short foliage, and produces very abundantly. 5. Helvetia has a large, silky clear lilac bloom on very long stems, and is exceedingly pro- lific.— Revue Horticole. Two New Indian Azaleas The French National Society of Horticulture recently awarded a C. of M. to the two following new Indian Azaleas: Haerwill's Pink Pearl, a sport of Vervaeneana rosea, which in turn is a sport of Vervaeneana. It has all the good qualities which make of the last named one of the best commercial varieties, but it is particu- larly noteworthy for its color, which is entirely new among the Indian Azaleas, namely, a tender flesh pink, like that of the Carnation Enchantress. It was shown by Mr. Royer fils, of Versailles, who also showed the Indian Azalea Mme. Jean Haerens, which was very recently obtained by Messrs. Haerens and Wille. This novelty, which is of very vigorous habit, is noteworthy for the size of its blooms, which are 3in. to. 4in. across, very double, of a fine, clear, crimson pink, very showy in appearance. The plant is exceptionally vigorous, with a long season of bloom (although the originators class it as an early bloomer, it belongs to the mid-season). .A brilliant future is predicted for this novelty. — Revue Horticole. t I (BUtmvy 1 t Theodore L. Ewoldt Three days after the death of his aged father, Hy. Ewoldt, and eight hours after the filing of his father's wiU for probate, in which he was left one-third of the estate and appointed executor, Theodore L. Ewoldt, 36 years old, president of the Tri-City Florists' Associa- tion, died at the home of his brother, at Rock Island, 111., on April 8. He had been ill for some time. Sev- eral weeks ago Mr. Ewoldt became ill and gradually grew weaker. A few weeks ago his father Henry Ewoldt, was also forced to be confined to his bed; the aged man died on April 4, while his son lingered a few lays long 1038 The Florists' Exchange the wholesale & Marketos, 41 W. 28th St., N. Y. at Easter A Well Equipped Wholesale Florist's Store We are able to present pictures of the interior of the new store of Woodrow & Marketos, 37-39 W. 28th St., New York City, as it appeared at Easter. Of course the full extent of the store cannot be shown. This store has a frontage if about 40ft. and a depth of about 100ft. The salesroom, which is on the main floor, has about 4000 sq. ft. of floor room. The salesroom is very high, the distance from floor to ceiling being about 14ft. The store has a full glass front, affording excel- lent advantage for the display of plants. It is also a very light store, having natural lighting in the rear as well as in the front from the overhead and side glass. Later a partition will be erected in the rear of the store, forming a conservatory for plants. Spacious offices have been installed, and also a large drafting room for the convenience of the landscape department of this firm, which becomes now a large feature of their business. A large icebox is another addition. Beneath this floor is one of the best cellars in the city, having a floor space of 4000 sq. ft., and a heieht from floor to ceiling of 12ft. The store is admirably fitted and adapted for the convenient handling of plants of all sizes. An outside freight elevator receives the stock which is brought to the store, and takes it to the cellar, where it is un- packed and made ready, and is carried by an inside freight elevator up into the salesroom, so all receiving of plants through the salesroom entrance and taking out of plants which are sold that wav is avoided, as the whole matter is handled through the freight elev i tors. This is the largest wholesale "olant establishment in New York City, and Woodrow & Marketos are to be heartily congratulated on these large and well equipped new quarters. Birds that are always harmful are the coopershawk, the gooshawk and the sharpskinned Hawk. These three specimens we should all learn to know and destroy them whenever possible. On the other hand we have the swallow and the night hawks; no other birds are better fitted to catch flying insects than these. Then wrens, small as they are, creep out and in small holes and rubbish heaps and explore them for hidden in- sects; and who of us does not know the woodpeckers? I don't think it is necessary for me to say a word about them. There follow the creepers, the titmice, warblers, fly catchers and others, ail of which have their own spe- cial fields of activities. But however unlike they are in appearance and habits they are all alike in one re- spect— they have a never failing appetite for insects and weed seeds. To the most useful group of our native birds we will have to count the sparrow family, like- wise the Swallows. As to the amount of harmful insects and weed seeds which are destroyed by the birds, I will furnish a few facts from well known authorities of the Biological Survey in Washington. What the Birds Eat To begin with, a typical member of the sparrow family is the tree sparrow and a quarter of an ounce of weed seed per day is a conservative estimate of the food of an adult. Now, on that basis, in a large agricultural State like Iowa the tree sparrow eats approximately 875 tons of weed seeds annually. The farm products of the United States in 1910 reached the sum of $8,936,000,000. If we estimate that the total consumption of weed seeds by the combined forces of the sparrow family resulted in the saving of only one per cent, of the crop — not a violent assumption — the sum saved the farmers by these birds in 1910 was $89,260,000. As many as 100 grasshoppers have been found in tlie stomach of a Swainson hawk, representing a single meal; and in the retreat of a pair of barn owls there have been found more than 3000 skulls, 91 per cent, being mammals, the bulk of them consisting of field and liouse mice and common rats, and nearly half a bushel skulls of gophers, animals which are very destructive in some parts of the CTnited States, were found near nnother nest of this species. The noticeable increase of noxious rodents in some parts of our States and the consequent damage to crops Is entirelv due to the diminishing number of birds of prej which formerly destroyed the rodents. A bank swallow in Texas devoured 68 cottonball \\ee\ils, and 35 cliff swallows had taken an average of 18 hall wee\ils each. Two stomachs of Pine siskins from California contained 1000 black olive scales and 300 plant lice, and so on and so on. Taking these statistics as a basis, don't you think we have rather neglected our birds of late. We have, of course, the Audubon Society which has done, and is doing, a great deal of good for the welfare and pro- tection of the birds. It is this society, if I am not mis- taken, which we have to thank for last year's legislation for the protection of the birds. Another society is the American Game Protective Association, which is trying to have a treaty enacted between this country and the British Government for the protection of migrating birds between Canada and the United States. But would it not well become our profession if we showed some interest in the welfare of the birds also. In fact I think the time is not far off when we will have to. Artificial Nesting Boxes In Germany and in other European countries the bird lovers have met with great success by supplying artifi- cial nest boxes, and it would not be an unwise idea to follow their example. I have noticed that Messrs. Peter Henderson & Co. are advertising these boxes in their catalog since last year, and I know also that Henry Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, has lately been supplying large estates with them, which goes to show that the impor- tance of these boxes is realized already by some. One thing from which birds often suffer in Winter is the want of water. Here also attention should be given. But all our care would amount to nothing if we did not do away with the birds' greatest enemy, the cat, not only the stray or tramp cat, but the house cat. They all feed on birds whenever possible. I do not need to tell you how unconsiderate some people are with their cat — go away and leave it behind to forage for itself. No wonder they kill many birds. But how to get rid of them is another question. An educational correspondence course for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen, with ample weekly instruction, for $1.00 per year. Subscribe for The Florists'lExchange. Birds as Insect Destroyers * Birds are very valuable as destroyers of harmful in- sects and weed seeds and it is a fact that no successful aericulture or horticulture would be Bossible without the help of the birds. It has been estimated bv well known entomologists that the loss bv harmful insects to this country reaches upward of .S7OO,O0O.OOO annuallv Now when we come to consider this heavy loss by de- structive insects, is it not important to give a little thnuEfht to the birds who destrov them? Insectivorous birds destroy, along with vast numbers of harmful insects, some parasitic and predatorv kinds. Y'ou all know that the latter is among Nature's most effective agents in keeping harmful insects in check. Of course to the extent that they destroy useful insects these birds are harmful. But take them all the year round, their value as destroyers of insects and weed seeds is far greater than the damage they do. Even birds that are looked upon as harmful have some re- deeming traits: I will onlv mention the crow. While it does great harm in the Spring in the cornfields, and destroys many eggs and young of insectivorous and game birds, it also ents manv thinffs which are hnrmful to the crops such as white grub and cutworms, and de- stroys many meadow mice, so that in most of the re- gion's it inhabits it must be considered more of a useful than a harmful bird. 5 before the Tu.tedo (N. Y.) Horti. H' 11 [■ ■aigggn:^ -*f m0t' pw ^ 9'A MiVj W^.^M ■^i^H ^ ^ V' ' "' ^V »^' •::":■> 'Mk '-'-^'f^: '•Mi' - Interior view of the wholesale store of Woodrow & Marketos, 41 W. 28th St., N. Y., at Easter Our picture shows the back end of the store with the two offices on the left Bide_and a view of the store men The Florists' Exchange 1039 I THE Organizing of Texas Florists j x9«]niiiiiiiui[]iiiiiiiiiiMCJ»]iMiiiiiininiiiiiHiiiii[X}Miiiiiiini[iiiiiiiMiiii»]niiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiniiiira]iniiiiiiiiic^ After Several Months of Preparation the Florists of Texas Meet at Waco on May 4 to Consider the Formation of a State Organization THE headquarters for the forthcoming meeting of the florists of Texas has been assigned at the State House Hotel, Waco, while the meetings md exliibitions will be held at the Young Men's Busi- iiess League Building. The sessions begin on Monday, May 4, at 9 a.m. The following is the Program Meeting Galled to Order by Chairman, Organizing Committee, Robert C. Kerr, Houston, Tex. [nvocation Rev. Ingram, Waco, Tex. \ddress of Weicome JVlayor of Waco Response L. J. Tacltett, Fort Wortli, Tex. Vdorcss of Welcome in behalf of the Horists of Waco J . B. Wolfe Response I. M. Johnson, Houston, Tex. rhe i-ossibilities of an Experimental Range of Glass for Commer- cial Cut Flowers E. J. Kyle, CoUege Station, Tex. jO-operalion of the Horticultural Department with the Florists' Association Sam Dixon, Houston, Tex. tlow the Texas State Horticultural Society can Go-operate with the Texas Florists' Association J. H. Arbenz, Sarita, Tex. iow the Texas Nurserymen's Association and the Texas Flo- rists' Association can Co-operate and work together for the good of Horticulture J. S. Kerr. Sherman, lex. Afternoon Session, 2 p. m. jO into Formal Organization, with Discussion and Motion to Organize. Adoption of By-Laws and Constitution. reports of Presidents of Clubs: San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston. )iscussion of Flower Show — Vote on Flower Show. ^iection of City in which Flower Show will be held. >iscussion of Arrangements for Committee to have legislature to appropriate S50,000 tor experimental range of glass. Tuesday, May 5, 9 a. m. ippointlng ol Committees: (1) Finance Committee; (2) Flower Show Committee; ta) All Standing* Committees. Jenerai Discussion ol Worli for Ensuing Year. Election of City for Next Annual Meeting. l.diournment tor lunch at State House, as guests of T. J. Wolfe. 'he Second Day { Tuesday) will be devoted to A General Welcome It is the policy of the committee on organization and .rrangements to solicit the exhibits of commercial Ho- ists from every section of the country. While solici- ations have been sent to many wholesalers of plants nd flowers, to this effect, it is not possible that every ne may have been reached in this manner, so at the equest of the committee The Exchange makes this nnouncement. At Waco a large hall has been irovided that will take care of such displays as will e sent' in, carriage prepaid by sender, addressed to '. J. Wolfe the Florist, and they will be staged or ar- anged by members of the club, who will be in attend- nce early for that purpose, and space in the hall /ill be free. While the convention does not assemble ill Monday, May i, attention will be given to these etails a day or two earlier. Stock and Representatives Especially Welcomed It is expected that at least 150 florists will be present, nd if there is anything of interest that Exchange eaders would care for the florists to examine, this is tie opportune time; there has never been such a meet- ig in Texas before. If traveling representatives are ear this section they wiU be gladly welcomed, and alesmen might see profit by their presence. It is nown in advance that some displays are to be sent, nd some houses will send representatives. It will be rare opportunity to form close business acquaintance 'ith the whole of Texas in the florists' business. We re assured that our readers will be given a glad hand f welcome. Shipper may indicate whether stock sent 1 to be sold for them to best advantage at the close, r what disposition is to be made of it. Just How the Waco Convention Started "It is peculiarly strange to me," said a leading Texas orist who has made a great success of his business, rom the small start of a window sash greenhouse, "just ow it is that the organizing spirit among us florists as never taken a start till now. I am amazed at our lattention to the subject for so long a time, when so lany other lines of business have their gatherings, their anquets, their trade excursions, their conventions and lixing up even into interstate territory, when we fel- iws here have just been plodding along, successful it Lay be too, but entirely without an appreciation of a road spirit that sees over the dollar mark into a field F congeniality among ourselves, and an aspiration for sefuhiess as men in the civic beautification of this reat Texas of ours." "Oh yes 1" says one, and many in fact, "we need an associauon, it woiild be a good thing," and tills has been the talk from this greenhouse to that. It begem years ago and ended just as it began, all with con- victions arriving at the same conclusion — "We ought to have." "This makes me think,' said the florist alluded to, "just how tliis thing did begin anyway. Perhaps in after years, when we can look back, physically unable for anything else but reflection, it will become an inter- esting story to think about, tills lightning flash that struct Texas and flew through with the orilliancy of a meteor from one end to the other. It emblazoned its sudden path with the slogan — 'A Texas State Floral Association,' and its growrn was the most remarkable thing that has ever happened in floral commercialism in all of Southland." Nothing is more true than this statement, and its beginning can be searched out by just a casual conver- sation among a few fellows who were feeling pretty well over the success of their business as florists in Houston. It was a case of where success had grown wings upon them, so to speak, and they were ready for more expansive plans for the good of their confreres, and their thoughts turned to a city beautiful, and in what way they could become helpful to every Houston home, and in that way to all the people. "Let's or- ganize, fellows," says Kuhlmann, Kerr, Cosh, Boyle, and so the 'phone was used, and they found that the whole Houston bunch had been waitmg all this time for the words. "Who will be secretary to call a meet- ing, we can meet by arrangement at the Chamber of Commerce." A secretary was found, a meeting was called, every one responded without exception, and the amusing feature of it all was that every fellow seemed surprised that, for the first time in history, every florist in Houston was in one hall — possibly eighteen or twenty. Enthusiasm abounded, everyone seemed |to contribute a little, as Chairman Kerr who was asked to lead started his talk on the purpose of the meeting, and names were enrolled as charter members. "Now what are we going to do — that is the next thing — a little general informal discussion is in order," was the invitation. "We want to inform every home grower cdl we can about flowers, so we will start a question bureau in a daily paper, and invite people to submit questions to us, which we will answer and pub- lish. We want a city beautiful, and will encourage planting by a special week set apart and so advertised, when we will sell stock at cost price for the purpose, for the people here have given us good patronage, now let's help them. "We wUl hold a banquet at a leading hotel, decorate a table as fitting for our guests who are to be the Mayor of the city, the Park Board, Chamber of Com- merce, City Commissioners, and others interested in civic work, and have a discussion for the benefit of co-operative movements. We will tell the people what to plant, and do it monthly as we send out our monthly statements, employing an enclosed slip with the bill, naming the best things to plant as seasonable for this mouth, with suggestions about their gardens as seems timely. We will do this as timely hints from the Flo- rists' Club. "We want to exchange experiences in growing among ourselves, and eliminate imsatisfactory features, but in no case do we want to suggest prices on anything, leav- ing every man's business to his own judgment. We want essays— papers to be read, and social functions and field days, and in everything done, the broadest possible publicity." So the results now are that the Houston Club is several months old and every one of these policies has been practically consummated, for the proposals were worked out to a detail. People began to take notice and talk about it, and with this, the club grew without intermission. It seemed too good to be kept in small bounds, and the growing kept on, therefore the sug- gestion arose: "Let's tell the other fellows over the State." And the other fellows took notice. That hustler of Central Texas, Tom Wolfe, made a trip to Houston to see "what's this all about here," and said he, "I guess we in the far interior want a slice of a plan as good as that. Come to Waco, we're at the psychological cen- ter," said Wolfe, "we'll give you the time of your life," and so the Houston idea of a State club was accepted from afar off. It was approved by resolution by the Houston Club, and the work started. Kerr ' was chosen chairman of committee and told to select a few good workers from the Houston bimch and go over the State so that every city of importance could be repre- sented in the organization. This, like the plans of the Houston club, was all worked out in detail, even though it cost a deal of valuable time from those who traveled the State for "the good of the order." The old precept that self sacrifice and work for the foundation of any structure will ultimately bring it to a successful finish has been demonstrated, and the florists of Texas have cause for congratulation among themselves. Houston Wants State Flower Show A consensus of opinion among a large number who will attend the Waco meeting of florists is to the effect that Texas must have a flower show this year, and one commensurate with the importance of the State and the State organization. One of the principal features to be brought up at the meeting on the 5th of May will be the show, the premium list, appointing of com- mittees to conduct it, and at what city it will be held next Fall. The Houston Florists' Club has adopted imanimous resolutions to send its delegation to Waco and ask that the first State show be held at Houston durmg No- vember, stating that the club is wilhng to back up its claim with liberal inducements and funds. It will offer the largest hall in the Southwest in which to hold the show — the new City Auditorium. This is splendidly lo- cated and well adapted for the purpose, and the Hous- ton Chamber of Commerce will probably have a repre- sentative at the meeting to present the invitation from that body and the city as a whole. The membership of the Houston Club expects to be present, and at a straw vote held at the meeting recently, every one pres- ent raised hands in their assent to go and decided further they would not wear their gum shoes, so that when they enter the convention haU there won't be any "soft pedal" movement, but rather a decided manifes- tation of presence. This will, in a measure, speak in no uncertain tones that they are there first for the good of the State organization, then for the privilege of se- curing the State flower show. A retrospection as to flower shows during past years in Texas is not complimentary to florists as promoters or mstigators of these events, but rather is the credit due to the amateurs, local societies and others largely outside of the craft. When arrangements have been perfected, florists have come in quite UberaUy with their exhibits, and rendered assistance in that way, but never have they taken the initiative in organizing a flower show. The first show of any conseqiience ever held in Texas was at Houston about twenty-five years ago, and was gotten up for a local benefit, home grow- ers of flowers as a pleasure, being the only participants. It was a time when exhibition sized 'Mums were the rage, and largely then as a curiosity, and so successful was the event that shows were held among practically the same, people for several years. Perhaps the largest and most pretentious show ever held in Texas was at Waco, where the Texas State Floral Society, composed of but very few florists, but chiefly home growers, held an exhibition that astonished even themselves, and gave them a name. It was an imqualified success. They repeated these events for several years after, with growing importance each time. For the past few years there have been practically no shows held in the State, and it is now the work of the florists, under whose management events of this kind should be. In this way fuU benefits are realized in the direction and pur- pose for which shows are intended, and becoming a commercial asset in the business of every man in the craft, they wUl have his attention and patronage just the same as any other phase of his business. It will become, as a matter of course, the place for novelties in floriculture, and if there is anything new or educa- tional, look for it at the flower show. It has been suggested that a sum of about $1000 with other inducements as silver cups, medals, etc., would be ample for a premium list. With a little advance notice, exhibits would be sent gladly by wholesale growers from other States, as has been done before. There is no reason whatever why the Texas show should not be just as large and important (being of course principally a show of 'Mums, in November) as any event of the kind ever held anywhere. The premium list should be issued with all possible dispatch, and mailed broad- cast through every avenue of the trade. Success with such a movement is already assured. i040 The Florists' Exchange MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION AND ARRANGEMENTS Members of the State Organization Arrangements Committee Robert C. Kerr, Houston When Mr. Kerr, as chairman of the State organizing committee, was asked what he thought as most im- portant for consideration by the State Association, and responded in his usual emphatic manner: "Second to nothing else is the matter of a State experimental range of glass, provided and conducted by the State of Texas, and favorably located. We want educational features as applied to Texas conditions ; then with this for a beginning I do not see why we cannot enlarge and adopt the slogan, "Texas grown flowers for Texas people." Again we need advertising in a State wide campaign, so that when people look at the map of Texas we want them to see the florists there. Importance in the public eye makes for business, and that's what we're here for. In this line follows the State flower show, which we must have this Fall as a starter, by all means, and plan it broadly, so that we may expect to receive displays from every State in the country, and 'invite our fellow trades- men from every quarter, for if they have anything good, that's what we want to see." About eighteen years ago in Houston Mr. Kerr commenced his greenhouse ex- perience with his father, starting wth a little piece of glass, 20ft. X 70ft. He became partner in the business as it grew in prominence under the name of Kerr's Fairland Greenhouses. In later years, when Mr. Kerr, Sr., decided to retire from active business, his son, Robert C, bought the entire interest, and established the business of Robert C. Kerr Floral Co. It now con- sists of about 30,000 sq. ft', of glass, ten acres of cul- tivated land in connection, two salesrooms, and a large corps of salespeople and assistants. Mr. Kerr was prominent in the organization of the Houston Florists' Club, of which he is vice-president. He is a natural or- ganizer and to his unselfish work over Texas in this capacity, the State club will be greatly indebted. The great meeting at Waco will show the success of his committee. George M, Cosh, Houston "I am strongly of the opinion that the most important measure for consideration at our State meeting is a plan to prevail upon our State legislature to make a liberal appropriation for a State experimental station for floriculture. This has been done in several States, and I have just heard, through the secretary of the Illi- nois State Club, that after seven years of hard work in this direction, they have succeeded in getting that State to set apart $60,000 for this purpose, and Texas, as im- portant as it is, should in no way fall behind. Then I think we should encourage the establishing in Texas of more large places for wholesale growing of stock, and I understand that since the idea of our organization has been published, that capitalists intend coming into the State for this purpose, and the State club should lend every possible encouragement." Mr. Cosh is a native of bonnie Scotland, and from his youth has been associated with practical floriculture. He comes from Edinburgh, first starting in business with his father, who was an expert there. After his apprenticeship he accepted a position to become one of a party to spend two years on the west coast of Africa, in general botanical research, particularly studying rub- ber plants and other native products of that' country. Eight years ago he came to America and after taking some positions of importance around New York as gen- eral iiorticulturist, was offered a position at Cornell University, in the floricultural department He has been at Houston for two years, and as manager of the Bra- zos Hotel Greenhouses has erected a splendid estab- lishment and is conducting a most successful business. He is treasurer of Houston Florists' Club, and presi- dent of the local Caledonian Society. J. B. Baker, Fort Worth Mr. Baker has not only been enthusiastic for the State organization at Waco, but has been of material assistance in organizing the Fort Worth Florists' Club, which will meet hereafter at Chamber of Commerce of that city. William and J. B. Baker moved to Fort Worth from Brenham, Texas, in 1883, and. the following year purchased the land on which their present green- houses are located. At first only trees were grown, but in a few years a small greenhouse was erected, and later on a downtown salesroom was opened, and seeds, poultry supplies, etc., were added. After the death of William Baker in 1899, he was succeeded by his son William J. Baker. In 1907 the business was incorpo- rated, though aU the stock is held by J. B. Baker and the heirs of William Baker. They issue a catalog through which out of town business is solicited. The business now has grown till they own and use 232 acres of land, besides one of the most up-to-date ranges of glass in the Southwest. The officers of the concern are J. B. Baker, president, and W. J. Baker, secretary and treas- urer. The ofiices, flower and seed store, are located at 1013 Houston st. T. J. Wolfe, Waco It was through the efforts of Mr. Wolfe, by personal invitation, that the decision was reached to hold the State meeting at Waco. The committee knew of his geni- ality and comradeship, and of the wholesouled hospi- tality they would receive with Tom at the head of re- ception and entertainment. He is one among the few who realized first the importance of a State meeting, and about the good that can be done he says: "I think this meeting will become of great importance in numer- ous ways. One thing, it will bring us closer together, help to settle a uniform price for products, to get re- bates from express and railway companies, and create, perhaps, an experiment station whereby we may learn more about what we can grow." Speaking of his earlier days he says: "I was born in England, reared in India, turned loose in Texas, and dehorned in Beau- mont, and now I am striving along in Waco to make an honest living. In 1891 we came to this coimtry and located at Waco where my father started in the business, and my sister Annie, made the flowers up, while I peddled them on the streets. At my father's death, some nine years ago, I took personal charge of the business and have made a great success, having about 75,000 sq. ft. of glass." There is not a man, woman or child in Waco that does not know Tom, and all over Texas he. is most favorably known, wherever flowers bloom. He is a good mixer, full of enterprise for his growing city, and there is nothing within his veacli too good for his friends. Henry H. Kuhlmann, Jr., Houston Mr Sta for efficiency and service. He is in bvisiness with hi; father, H. H. Kulilmann, at the liead of the decoratinj department, and is also at the head of the sales de partments at their three salesrooms. He has exhibited a marked natural talent for the artistic pha floral construction, and some of his large jobs of deco rating and floral arrangements have won for him quiti a favorable reputation in the community. The Kuhl manns started in business at Houston about five year; ago, and after about a year bought out the entire busi ness of the Wm. Kutschbach Co., which, with other largements, has made theirs one of the largest concern; in South Texas. Theirs is at least 85,000 sq. ft. glass, and they are cultivating field grown Roses am general outside stuff on 15 acres at Houston Heights They have at this location three large greenhouses Asparagus plumosus alone, and at the time of writing had, of their own growing, more than 5000 Easte LiHes, as well as a large supply of Callas and othe plants. Mr. Kuhlmann is a Houston man, an active membe of the club, of which his father is president, and wil be found among the workers at Waco. He wants ti advance the policy of Sunday closing for florists. Thi he will advocate at the convention, being of the opinio) that with late hours of night work and Sunday toe catering to people becomes a hardship. This might greatly relieved by a general resolution by the ass ciation. He is of the opinion that means for protectioi against unfair treatment by Northern shippers woulf also be a profitable subject for discussion, and plan formulated for adjustment in cases of dissatisfaction I. M. Johnson, Houston "When you look at Texas as compared with othe States, it will be observed that parks are one of th prime needs, and these should be encouraged and workei for by our State association. Now we have the his toric San Jacinto battle ground that has been shape; up in park style, but requires a great deal more wor! to complete it properly. Every city, that is likely t become large, should set apart these breathing place now and beautify them, and not wait till it is too lat when buildings have taken possession of all the rooii' I believe in a municipal form of arboriculture, with warden for every city to see that the right kind of tree are used along the streets. These are matters for ou association to consider at the annual meetings." Whe; Mr. Johnson was about seventeen years of age, at hi home, Eau Claire, Wis., a representative of E. A Graham Co., Rochester N. Y., came through the coun try with colored plates of Roses, ornamentals and othc trees. The young man was impressed with the beaut of the pictures, became enthused, and after corrt spondence with the Rochester house, took a positio as representative for them in selling stock, but hi schoolmates laughed at him in his new business, saying, jolly spirit, that he could not sell $1 gold pieces fifty cents. His first experience was with a fat Germ;Hi hiil in her small home, who after all the colored phttcs li;; been explained, concluded her interview by tlirn«ln a rolling pin squiarely at him for his persistence. Bi; wlien the lady saw what success he was havintr wit others in the neighborhood she saw him again and jni; chased liberally. His success as a salesman rcachr tlie ears of the' Clinton Falls Nursery Co., of Owatoon; Minn., and he accepted a position as salesman for thei f.. The Florists' Exchange 1041 with much success. Then followed his appointment as vice-president of the Line County Evergreen Nur- sery Co., severing connection with that concern to come to Texas in the year 1908 to engage in the growing of Citrus and ornamental trees under the style of the I. M. Johnson Co., where he is still in business at Hous- ton. He has lately established himself on Main St. and Webster ave. where in connection with his business of landscaping and tree doctor, he will beautify the locality for a park, where all will be invited for recreation. H. O. Hanna, Sherman Mr. Hanna, of Sherman, was chosen as one of the organizing committee to represent his section of the State because of his prominence in business there, and his e.Kecutive ability for organization work. He is of the opinion that Texas should become much more promi- nent as a flower growing State commercially, than it is, for the reasons that we have the climate, do not re- quire to depend so much on greenhouse culture as in the North, and with a shorter Winter, the fuel bill is naturally less. He says, "I do not see why we cannot grow flowers here, owing to our natural advantages, much more cheaply than can our Northern florists, and this plan should become a feature in economics that should be discussed at the convention. Mr. Hanna started prominently in business at Sherman, about eighteen years ago, when he purchased the business of A. W. Kerr, consisting of only a limited amount of glass and about three acres of land. He now has about 10,000 ' sq. ft. of glass, and conducts a large retail plant and cut flower business. He has also undertaken landscape work, and has executed some beautiful arrangements of scenic effect in this line. Chas. H. Alff, Austin At the entrance to the principal cemetery at Austin, 1009 East Kith St., Mr. Alff has recently constructed an up-to-date greenhouse and florists' place, doing a splendid business from a small beginning. As a young man he learned his trade with his father, when the firm was known as Chas. Alff & Co. He has taken several positions prior to his own business foundation, with several Texas firms, including the Drum Seed & Floral Co. of Fort Worth, John E. McAdams of same city, and was for a time appointed as State florist at Austin under the present Governor Colquitt. With his present business, attending to a great deal of decora- tive and design work about the city, he has made a great success in a short time, with probabilities of re- quiring a larger establishment to meet the demands. .\s representative of the State organizing committee from Austin he will be found at the convention repre- senting, with others from that place, the work of flo- rists for the good of Texas. Other Men Heartily Interested [J. S. Kerr, Sherman The subject which this gentleman wishes to place stress upon at the convention is the beneficial results to be obtained from the sympathetic working together of nurserymen, horticulturists and florists. Owing to his position as President of the State Nurserymen's Association, and his familiarity with conditions from a long experience, he was asked to add his name to those who will address the Waco gathering. About thirty- five years ago, at Sherman, the business of A. W. and J. S. Kerr, as nurserymen, was formed witli 50 acres of land, to which was added a department of floricul- ture. Some time afterward it was thought best for each to specialize their different lines, so tliat the busi- ness was divided, A. W. Kerr taking up his separate business as florist, while J. S. Kerr took tlie nursery line under the style of the Sherman Commercial Nurseries. After much success J. S. Kerr enlarged the business and the name then became Texas Nursery Co. which is said to be the largest wholesale and retail business in the South, of its kind. Mr. Kerr's value as a designer of landscape work was cause of his appointment by the Governor of the State, as one of a committee to plan a part out of the historic location of San Jacinto battle- ground, located on Houston's new ship channel, twenty- one miles east of the city. Out of a rather attractive natural wooded location, with a waterfront, a great im- provement was made from the funds set aside for the purpose. Mr. Kerr is greatly impressed with the force and vigor brought to bear in favor of the State organiz- ation, and is fearful that if some of the older and per- haps less active horticultural bodies do not "get a move on" the new club of the State will sweep the field. Sam. H. Dixon, Houston The committee on arrangements for the program has been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Dixon, at Waco for an address for which his long ex- perience qualifies him most admirably. He is an author of several prominent and widely read volumes on horti- culture and other subjects, and is a speaker of much fluency and force. Among the points he will bring before the meeting are facts taken from statistics to show that Texas florists are spending more than $1,- 000,000 every year for flowers and plants with Northern growers, where they might just as well grow every bit of it themselves. Being at the head of a State depart- ment, that of Chief of Division of Orchards and Nur- sery Inspectors, he is in position to deal with the sta- tistics, and these he will use in support of his argu- ments for the interest of home growing. He has been a member for many years of several State associations, Prof. E. J. Kyle, College Station, Texas Sam. H. Dixon, Houston, Texas Walter Retzer, Houston, Texas 042 The Florists' Exchange but his highest honor was conferred by these qualifi- cations at Yale, given by former President Chas. W. Elliot, by which Mr. Dixon became a member of the American Association for Advancement of Science. Mr. Dixon has consented to stand for election to the State legislature, and it is needless to say that he will find friends from the entire State Association of Florists. Walter Retzer, Houston Mr. Retzer is one of the energetic worlsers of the Houston Florists' Club, and as such, as well as indi- vidually, is most favorably impressed with the Waco convention, having had a like experience in Chicago where he at one time was prominently established in the retail flower trade. He has ideas about conven- tion work from experience, and is of the opinion that the florists here are starting under more favorable auspices for success than any other similar body of the kind he has come in contact with. As a youth he came to this country from Frankfort, Germany, and enjoyed the privilege of a most thorough horticultural education at Shaw's Garden, St. Louis, where he graduated with dis- tinction. He then went to Europe for a further study of the subject for a period of six years, then came back and engaged in business at Seattle and other places, finally accepting the important position in Houston as manager of the sales department of the Robert Kerr Floral Co. His knowledge of people, and his pleasant method of presenting goods to them, has aided him and made for his success. Mr. Retzer acknowledges that he is marriageable, and the picture representing him does not do him justice. He likes the climate of South Texas, and the rush and action of business methods here, which have surprised him. He is favorably inclined to make Houston his home for the future, and perhaps attended with the desire for a cottage home, and all the com- forts that make life worth living here in the sunny Southland. Prof. E. J. Kyle, CoUege Station, Tex. Prof. Kyle, at the head of the School of Agriculture at the State Agricultural and Mechanical CoUege, has consented to appear at Waco and deliver an address to the meeting. His work at college is Statewide, and is of great importance in educating the youth of the country to horticultural training for practical pursuits. Prof. Kyle is a splendid talker, and what he will say will be helpful, both from a technical, as well as a prac- tical, basis. C. L. Brock, Sup't. of Parks, Houston From the time Mr. Brock was a small boy at his home, Newaygo, Mich., he was termed a genius, a born naturalist. He was constantly in the fields and in the woods with his net, adding to his collection of butterflies, and he became so accustomed to the sounds of birds, that song he could tell what type and variety it was. As he grew older he studied taxi- dermy, and soon had a large collec- tion of birds, small animals, butterflies and insects of im- portance and value. He took long walks and studied all forms of na- ture. He was for three ments since he has been in Houston. He has found Texas shrubbery that ought to be taken from its wild growth and cultivated, which would become just as valu- able as much of the imported stuff we are getting from Holland. He emphasises the point of developing that which grows here naturally, before going abroad for floral and plant products. Miss Annie Wolfe, Waco The lady florists of the State, without which the con- vention would be entirely incomplete, will find Miss Wolfe a most gracious hostess at the head of the recep- tion committee for ladies. Texas has perhaps more ladies managing and owning florists' businesses in propor- tion to the men, than any other Southern State, and it is known that quite a goodly representation will be present. It is known that several florists will be present with their wives and daughters, so that the representation in As- sociation of Park Superin- tendents, also a member of the American Association of [Cui itois of] Museums. In his research work he hastrnclotl from Hudson Bay to the Gulf and from tht Atlantic to the Pacific. He was one of the luo moters and is a charter member of Houston Fiorisfb' Club, and in his local work has charge of sixteen p ii ks comprising 255 acres under his control. He will attend the Waco meeting in May, and thinks the convention should be impressed with importance of the develop- ment of Texas wild flowers. He has found certain va- rieties here that are exquisitely beautiful, that ought to be improved upon with cultvation, and in his local greenhouses here has made some wonderful develop- this form will be most . complete. Miss Wolfe has charge of the floral art and decorative branch and sales department of the Wolfe business, and with years of experience is highly proficient. She has made many original creations that have had interstate praise, and in this way has contributed largely to the success of the largest florists' business in Waco. She has worked for tlie success of the various Waco flower shows, and has a long string of meritorious prizes awarded to her for her artistic skill. S. J. Mitchell, Houston As general representative for The Florists' Exchange in Texas, Mr. Mitchell will be found mingling with the friends at Waco convention, and ready at every oppor- tunity for the good of the as- sociation in the department of publicity. The proceedings of the meeting wiU have his at- tention, and all that is of in- terest and of news will be disseminated through the medium of The BxCHANOE. He will receive sub- scriptions, at- tend to adver- tising require- ments, and any other phase of usefulness that Texas friends. He is not in S. J. Mitcliell business as a Representative of The Florists' Exchange and florist, but be- an earne.st worker for tfie good of the trade jj^™ -j^ close student of many phases of horticultural subjects, has naturally been looked upon as an authority along cer- tain lines. In the capacity of judge at flower shows he has frequently officiated, and his arrangement of a scale of points for arriving at the value of Chrysanthemums, was upon one occasion adopted for use by the Chrys- anthemum Society of America. On account of exten- sive travel, he is acquainted with floriculture in every State in the Union and in Europe. What he does is never for financial gain, but in the cause of the beautiful and because of his love for flowers. He was unani- mously elected as secretary of Houston Florists' Club at the time of its organization last year. He is a native of Texas, but his travels take him away from that State for several months every year. J. E. McAdam of Fort Worth, started' in business eleven years ago and had a pretty tough struggle until within the last four or five years, but says that business is coming much easier now. He has 12,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to cut flowers and 10 acres of ground planted in Roses, Carnations and other plants for Sum- mer blooming. Two more houses are being erected, each 200ft. long by 27ft. wide. Mr. McAdam wiU be at the Waco meeting taking his part. W. J. Baker, Ft. Worth W. J. Baker, the brother of J. B. Baker, is secretary and ^^te treasurer of ^■HP*^"'* earliest da^ s as he tells us used to stock up pots and ^HM* "-V^' get in the wa> WBmii^^ of the men .d^^H^pr^ V when they were MS^^^ ^ at their work, and has been Hf^^L. M ^» interested in the cultivation S^^Ur aF of plants from the period even \ ^SaHpi PR^ before he went 7^, p to school. About 12 years ago he began work in i the seed de- partment of the store, and thri Wm. J. Baker, Fort Worth J. E. McAdam, Fort Worth, Texas years later was transferred to the cut flower department, and is now manager of the city office. He is a regular correspondent to The Exchangk. Like his brother, he is taking an active interest in the forthcoming conference at Waco, and is sure to assist in the proceedings. The reputation The Florists' Exchange has earned is reflected in the standard text-books on horticul- ture issued by its publishers. Send for a list. You will find at least one book you require. The Florists' Exchange 1043 Physical Characteristics of Texas Texas, as every school boy knows, the largest Htate in the Union, )eing as large as the wliole of New England and the Middle States com- )ined, and three times as large as reat Britain. On its west side small anges of the Rocky Mountains run forming spurs, and the north- vestern section, as elsewhere men- ioned, is a plateau region, swept in iuramer by hot parching winds that lo much injury to vegetation. Thousands of cattle and sheep graze ipon those and the southwesterly ;rassy belts. On its northern side, Cexas is divided from the State of Oklahoma by the Red River, while the Eldorado River on which Austin tands; the Brazos on which Waco lands; and the Trinity, on which we ind Dallas, are the three important ■ivers of the interior. The extreme vestern frontier is delimited by the [lio Grande the greatest river of this louth land, dividing Texas from Mexico. Of the larger towns, Dallas s the leading market for farming mplements, while Ft. Worth has large itock yards. These towns are in the leart of a rich farming and grazing iistrict. San Antonio is an important railroad center in its section, just ;he extreme south. Austin is the capital and Galveston s one of the greatest of American seaports. The map lerewith merely shows the outlines of the State, the ocation of some of the chief cities and the direction of the railroads (see the dotted lines). the gardening instinct in that sunny Southland. However, we feel sure that the proposed new State Florists' As- sociation has abundance of work that it also can do, and there is not likely to be any antagonism between it and the older bodies; on the contrary, the organizers of the present movement are imbued with the desire for thorough co-operation. There may be said to be two styles of gardens and gardening in Texas, one the Northern or typically American, and the other the Spanish or Southern. The first we all understand; the second is in the nature of a courtyard surrounded by buildings, the said build- ings being the residences. These courtyards or plaza gardens contain beds of flowers and foliage plants, while numerous plants in tubs and pots are set about effectively, and convenient paths traverse the area. A covered pathway usually runs around these plaza grounds, and the occupiers of the houses have always before them something nearly akin to a conservatory, as the residents can also walk directly from their houses into the plaza garden, which furthermore contains statues and fountains. The beauty of these gardens may therefore well be understood. Houston Cultural Regions of Texas )m the standpoint of the grower and general cul- tivator, the divisions of Texas as set out in Bailey's 'Cyclopedia of American Horticulture," are undoubtedly the best, the different sections are there designated as ifollows : The Bed Biver Valley. 4. Tile Black Wasy Fralrie. 5. The Brown or Chocolate Plain. 6. The Pecos VaUey. 7. The Bio Grande Valley. The climatic conditions vary very much over these jeveral regions. The Coast Region comprises a narrow strip running jack from the shore 50 or 100 miles, and the character )f the vegetation is semi-tropical. Here one finds tfagnolias. Holly, Palmetto Palms and broad-leaved evergreens, while quantities of Southern Smilax, Mis- letoe and "Spanish" Moss grow in the woods, and vhat might be described as Savannah. Quantities of these various subjects are shipped to the Northern lower markets at various periods of the year. This dis- :rict or section is also notable for its fruit orchards ind produces large quantities of Bananas, Oranges, ■pineapples. Figs, Fears, Peaches, Japanese Plums, Per- immons and Grapevines. The East Texas Forest Region is spoken of by those vho know it as one of the most delightful in tlie world, vhere nature offers with a prodigal hand many of her |hoicest beauties. This region consists of extensive brests of many kinds of Elms, Oak, Birch, Hickory, Maple and Beech. In this part of the State, the rain- amounts to from 40in. to 60in. annually. Peach irchards and berry plantations have been started here n recent years, and the district embraces the south- asterly corner of Texas. The third region, that of the Red River Valley, lies ast of the aforementioned, and extends over some 350 ailes inland. The climate and sylvan characteristics are similar to those of the forest region, but are more suitable for orchards, vineyards and for Jerry plantations, also for the trucking industry, which s extensively carried on here, as also flower growing md the general nursery business. Then the Black Waxy Prairie Region has for its 'enter the cities of Dallas and Ft. Worth. The average leyation is probably 500ft., rising in places to 1000ft., vhile an annual rainfall of 40in. is registered. The jeneral character of the soil is chalky and very fertile, herefore suitable for Cotton cultivation. This is ipoken of as the richest general farming region. Region number five, the Brown or Chocolate Plain dis- trict, borders upon Oklahoma on the Northwest side, ■ d extends southward to the Rio Grande, running from 1000ft. altitude to 3000ft. in the west. The whole region is one of semi-arid rolling prairie, excellent for :?razmg and for ranches, but horticulture is but little pursued. Turning southward, the traveler reaches the fertile Pecos Valley. The towns of Pecos, Roswell and Carls- bad may be taken as the center of this section, and it is here that large quantities of Grapevines are grown and orchards are being developed. All the southwest is mountainous and dry, but the air is very pure, and disease is said to be scarcely known. In the Rio Grande Valley, we again emerge upon a tract of country notable for its vineyards, its orchards of Figs and its Onion farms. The region south of San Antonio, forming a wedge-shaped portion between that and the Rio Grande, is and has been for the last 15 years developing very steadily on horticultural and fruit growing lines. Quantities of European varieties of Grapes have been grown, and as these ripen in June, they command a quick and steady sale at good prices. Such is a brief outline of our largest State of the Union, as regards its horticultural capabilities. There are upward of four dozen fruit and trucking associa- tions and several horticultural ones — while the Texas State Horticultural Association, which was organized in 1883 or 1884, has been doing excellent work to encourage Begerow's Easter Window The Easter window display at Begerow's, 946 Broad St., Newark, N. J., was laid out to represent a Colonial garden. The floor of the window was covered with Lycopodium and moss to represent a lawn, and gave a pretty green effect. Through the center of the lawn wias stretched a piece of canvas painted to represent a brick walk leading to the brick steps in the rear. To the left of the window could be seen a group of rambler Roses and also a low group of Baby ramblers at the right. Above this lawn and garden could be seen a pergola with growing vines and ferns. In the rear of the window was placed a brick wiall and steps leading up from the walk. These steps continued to another brick walk higher up, and ended at an electric fountain over which and the walk, was placed an arch of rambler Roses, and in the rear a white screen of lattice work. The brick wall continued back some distance in the store, and gave the effect of a sunken garden. This garden contained rambler Roses, Daisies and Lilac plants. The most frequently occurring phrase in letters to this paper is: "We have taken The Exchange for twenty years,"— or twenty-two, or fifteen years, as the case may be. When a florist, seedsman or nur- seryman subscribes to one paper for a generation, it means that it is the trade paper for him and for you. Inc., Newark, N. J. 1044 The Florists' Exchange We wish CO impress upon our readers tliat all questions intended for tliis department must bear tiie name of tiie sender, not necessa- rily tor publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. We will endeavor to answer all ques- tions submitted to us by subscribers, but we cannot recognize anonymous communica- tions. jQj.^.j.jpjg^.j.j(jN QP PLANTS When sending specimens for names, cor- respondents should send some lower leaves of herbaceous plants, as well as upper ones, and of all plants, flowers and seed vessels. If possible, in addition to this, if stated whether it be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or cultivated, location where grown, it would often enable identilication of specimens difficult to determine otherwise. splant old and established clumps of Pfeonies, Del- phiniums, and German Irises, also as to the preparation of the soil for the Pseonies? — W. B. P., Conn. — It is advised that the clumps of PiBonles and Irise " " '-- between Sept. 1 Delphinii nted' en flllup^ excavation md Oct. 15, and the in April or early in May. For the Pajon' -'- "" wiifch fourth part of well rotted cow manure has been thoroughly incorporated from six months to a year before use. If the soil is a heavy clay, use a mixture of one part of soil, one of well rotted manure, one of leaf mould, and one of sand. Dielytra, and Campanula. — "Will you vear-old Dielytra spectabills and Cam- Vianula pyramidalis to die? I covered these in Winter with manure as usual but this -Winter they died out entirely.— F. S., N. J. Herbaceous perennials should be covered during the Winter with coarse strawy 'manure, not with heavy, solid cold new manure. Possibly you used the latter and it smothered the plants, and caused the rot. It would appear that it is rather early for either of these plants to show any growth. Perhaps they will appear above ground later. Parsley in Greenlioiise a Paimre. — I have Parsley growing in a greenhouse, and it gets a kind of a rust on the roots and finally dies off. I have tried lime- water but it does not seem to do it any good. This is the second season it failed, although I use good soil and keep the house at a temperature of about 50 deg. Will you kindly let "^'^ appe T. F., thing its culture in some way. Plants en up out of the garden in the Au- nn and planted, after the tops are back, along the edge of the green- ise benches or beds, usually grow uriantly and give an abundance of Coa Liver Oil for Palms. — Is cod live oil good for palms; if so how should be applied?— T. F., N. J. — It is advised that you should n( apply cod liver oil to your palms i any form. If they need a fertilir"- "- do to force Geraniums? — H. -Tou can encour ral ways. If they ; nail pots, Lind are consequently root bound and -:tarved, place these in pots one or two sizes larger, using a rich compost in the repotting. If they do not need re- ;ing. but are growing too slowly, you ' to the ■ or b'y ap- to the pot -H. IT'T^.-'Pa." — Try any one of the several insecti- cides advertised in the columns of The Exchange, which is recommended to de- German Grown \ illey — See E. Neubert, Wandsbek near Hamburg, Germany, has sent us through his Ameri- can agent, Otto Heinecken, 17 Battery Place, New York City, some views of his large Lily of the Valley plantations. The top picture shows the planting of the pips in the fields. The second view is of a mature section of three-year-old plants. That Mr. Neubert is not only a grower of pips, but also an expert in forcing them, is shown in the two other photos. The next picture gives a view of a house with flowering Valley, forced from retarded pips. This photo was taken .iust before Christmas, 1913. The fourth is still of later date, taken in February, 1914, and gives a good idea of the high quality of Mr. Neuberfs early forcing pips, which are in this hurt Tomatoes plants?— H. A. T., Pa. — It is safer to destroy the insects on your Tomato and vegetable plants by the use of some insecticide in a spray form. If you use tobacco, let the fumi- gation be frequent and light. Heavy fumigations will burn the foliage. Plant for Identiflcatlon Please tell me the name of the enclosed plants. They bloom all Summer and grow 6in. to Sin. high.— H. U., N. T. — The name is Browallia grandiflora. -Will About Eng'lisli Ivy.. answer a question in dispute? Is the a plant known as the English House Ivy?' I enclose specin " '- ' ' one of these a frieni is the English House there is no such "int€ is right? By answering above you wi: ribers.— P. D. N., —There are more than 60 varieties o( Hedera Helix, the English Ivy, in cul- tivation in European Gardens. The specimen submitted appears to be H. H. chrysocarpa. Some species are hardier than others. Any of these can be grown Us the English H rtainly one of the the box when re- what your friend use Ivy. Ivy is, lost characteristic vails of reside We trust we have a satisfactorily, Name of Plant, -Lycopod: Milwaukee, Wis. instance forced entirely without any bot- tom heat. It may interest American florists to Itnow that there will be an extensive hor- ticultural exhibition from May to Oc- tober, 1914, in Altona, Germany, in be- half of the jubilee of the city, which is very close of Hamburg, closer than Brooklyn to New York. Many of the ocean travelers belonging to our craft will, without doubt, seize this opportun- ity to see this splendid exhibition of European horticultural achievement, and Mr. Neubert extends to every one his cordial invitation also to go to his large establishment in Wandsbek, which is only a short trolley-ride from Hamburg. Pictorial views are good, but personal inspection is better ! The Easter report of the different flo- rists was that business constituted a record breaker in many ways. Although the early prospect was not good, it turned out excellent and nearly everyone is sat- isfied Just how the volume of business ompares with other years it is difficult at r resent to say with any degree of cer- timty The retailers could have asked nothing better, unless it was lower prices tDr cut flowers. Taking it all in all, the supply and demand were pretty evenly balanced The call was for more pot plants but had these been available there would have been too many cut flowers. Pile principal shortage was on Carna- tions and as some wholesalers had enough they were able to fill all their own orders md still have considerable quantities to sell to other wholesalers. On the whole, the quality of the stock was fair. The bulk of the Carnations were sold for 4t and 5c Of Roses there was an abun- lince m the shorter lengths, but a scar- ify of the long, fancy grade, and Killar- nL\ was much more plentiful than White Killarney The growers last Spring cut J3wn on their plantings of white Eoses. \\ aid Roses were excellent and in big demand for corsage work, and Richmond, which was in good crop, moved better than had been expected. The supply of Sweet Peas could have been greater, es- pecially the new Spencers, which are so fine that they sell almost immediately. Good sinale Violets also sold well. Mini of the florists say that the dis- |ln m plants was the finest that Mil- \\ II lee has seen for several years past. n Iton & Huukel report a banner Bas- (lust Uusch Co. has a lot of fin crllaneous stock, such as Lupines, (li I'ons etc., for which the deman so d C C PoUworth Co. was proud of his now Fiencb Hydrangeas and Easter e.s, and well he might be, for they cer- worth seeing. has been exception- ally busy the past week with large wed- dings. In the seed department everybody is working at night. Will Zimmerman Co. has been busy since Easter with funeral work, and re- port a very fine trade. Mr. Cassody of C. C. PoUwortb Co. has severed his connections with this firm and will start for himself. Nic Zweifel, the Carnation grower, is going .ibroad to spend the Summer visit- ing all points of interest. Wm. M. Reid. who has been visiting his parents in Scotland since January, returned to W. W. Barnard Co.'s, Chi- cago, in time for Easter. A. Ringier of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, visited Milwaukee on Easter morning. M. O. S. 3nap- nd is The Florists' Exchange 1045 RETAIL DEPARTMENT How a Florist Supplies His Own Home with Flowers )ne of our illusti-ations this week is a marble jar- liti-e filled with Lily of the Valley, Mignon Roses, 1 Arli intiim Crmvennum ferns, with amorets amid the ,.,,|.^ \,n nf 'riir F.KCHAVGE readers would say the :,,i„i;.n.' is\.My ■,:... plv hut tastefully filled. That in- ,,1 Is true, liiii Ihiil is not all, for on the filling of ' i,',,.,li„i;.n. hnnns .-I slin-v, which is as follows: ilk-a The badge to be worn and distributed is the white Carnation. This international memory flower of "mothci ' and "home" symbolizes motherhood: Its whiteness stands for purity; its form, beauty; its fragrance, lo^e, its wide field of growth, charity; its lasting qualities, fidelity; "Carnation," mother sufferings of the flesh If preferred, wear your mother's favorite flowei If a flower is unobtainable, wear your countiy's na tional colors," or the official badge got for Mother's #S-I ^^ ]'m i Jl/m ^^^^^^ Retailers ' Round Table wiUi s thi the ye Mrs. Schling's next birthday. T'hrough tliis arrangement one .florist, at least, always has flowers en his own table. Another phase of the use of flowers in Max Schling's home is also interesting. Mr. Schling is a keen, systematic business man, as well as a skilled floral artist. Therefore, for whatever other flowers Mrs. Schling orders from her husband's store, she receives a bill, just as any other cus- tomer would, which, of course. Max Schling pays. Mr. Schling observed this custom of render- ing a bill to Mrs. Schling for what flowers she used at home even when he was in business alone, and, of course, has con- tinued it since he has had a busi- ness partner, and it is certainly from every viewpoint to be com- mended. On aU florists it may be enjoined to have flowers always on their table at home, but to keep the home and store expenses sepa- rate. Copyright, Max Schling, New York Jardiniere of Spi [So that our readers inay he thoroughly acquainted with all the facts in the case we reprint herewith the official circular of the Mother's Day International As- sociation, tvhich is virtually its "Declaration of Prin- ciples."] FOR YOU AND YOUR MOTHER MOTHER'S DAY SECOND SUNDAY IN MAY An International Honor Day — tx-l'resident Roosevelt. The general object of Mother's Day is a simultaneous observance throughout the world of the love and gratitude men, women, children and nation owe to their good mothers. Are you with us in celebrating this International Honor Day for all creeds, classes, races and countries? The Special Object of Mother's Day is to honor and uplift motherhood, and to give happiness to "the best mother who ever lived"— YOUR MOTHER OBSERVANCE. Live this day as your mother would have you live it; Make it a day of pleasure to her through your loving thought, visit, gift or letter; or, by having her as your guest of honor. If she is not living, perhaps you can place on ner grave the white flowers of love and fidelity, not as a morbid sentiment, but in glad recognition that she was, to you, "the best mother who ever lived." In' her memory, remember the sick or unfortunate in hospital, home or prison, or some one else with whom a little joy goes a long way. It may set the blood tingling in the veins of those you think lia\e no heart, and who may think you have none. The "memory flower" aifords many opportunities for a message of svmpathy, brotherhood or courtesy. PATRIOTS Noble, truehearted mothers and other patriot women have been their country's benefactors. Mothers have given the nation its soldiers, sailors and statesmen, but none of our many holidays honors them in a national way. As a grateful tribute to all of these patriots, let the flag be displayed from home and business liouse on Mother's Day. ORGANIZATIONS. National, State, county and city heads of religious, fraternal, patriotic and business organizations and schools are asked to ofBciaUy request observance of Mother's Day. Let there be special exercises, or the wearing and distribution of the Mother's Day emblem. Ask publications to urge observance. THE MOTHER'S DAY MOVEMENT is for all men women and children of mother-loving hearts. Send in your name, and in honor of your mother, or the mother of your children, help to make Mother's Day and its work world-wide. "The observance of Mother's Day appeals to all social, fraternal, civil, military and religious organizations ahke A Valuable Commodity Wasted What would vou think of a flo- rist who grew a lot of stock at considerable expense, and then, having brought it to maturity, threw it out of the back door.- His mental condition would be. re- garded as properly subject fcji- examination, and most peopli- would be in favor of forcibly re- straining him and preventing the wanton waste of valuable material which he thus committed. Do you realize that the florists of every city, as a result of years of experience in the business and by reason of having pocketed, in the aggregate, enormous losses through bad credits, have accumu- lated immensely valuable credit information, and that when they fail to exchange this information and thus protect each other from losses which might easily be avoided they are literally throw- ing away a commodity that is of definite, practical value? Dun's and Bradstreet's spend millions in building up credit in- formation of all kinds. Such in- formation is recognized as abso- lutely necessary to the conduct of business and 'as having a distinct and measurable value. Just as a report from Dun's is needed to establish the rating of a commercial concern, so a re- port from a retailers' organization should be had in the case of a consumer. And as credits vary with every hne of business, reports from one line are not always of value to dealers in another branch of business. Hence getting information from other florists is the best pos- sible plan. Every florists' society ought to make the secretary or some other designated person a repository of informa- tion about bad credit risks. A card index should be kept of every account which has had to be charged off. When a new customer applies for credit, the florist should call up the central office, find out whether the name is among those which have been reported, and thus be able to decide whether or not he will extend credit. That will mean very little more work, and a great deal more safety and peace of mind. How the "Deadbeat" Works When the "deadbeat" has definitely decided that the world owes him a living and that he is entitled to get it from people who are willing to trust him, nothing but careful planning and thorough system will check- He goes to one concern, gets all the credit that the ..._.rchant will allow, and when he is refused additional to him who has missed life's crowning joy, the tender accommodation, he calmly turns to another, who is ministrations of a mother's love, no less than to the one squeezed dry, when a third is taken up. Unless these who has derived the elements of a noble character from the maternal care bestowed in childhood." The founder of Mother's Day is Anna Jarvis, 2031 North Twelfth Street, Philadelphia, U. S. A. A special program is gotten out tor schools, Sui\day- schools and societies. Schools celebrate on Friday. Also, an official badge for those who cannot get flowers. New Members of the F. T. D. H. Weidenhacher, 4.51(i i Pa.; Mills, the Florist iUe, Fla.; Ross Bragg, Rochester, Minn. delphii Phila- , Jack- Block, ...erchants are interchanging information of this kind the "deadbeat" has every opportunity to make the rounds before finding it necessary to pay cash for anything. Every florist knows how this game is worked at the expense of his store and others in the community. A particularly striking case came to the attention of the writer not long ago. One florist gave a society youth credit to the extent of $30 for American Beauty Roses before he decided that credit should be cut off. The voung man wasn't discouraged, however, but actually went right across the street for his flowers thereafter. Ultimately the second florist realized that nothing was to lie !»ai'ned bv selling to this kind of customer, and demanded cash," which, of course, he didn't get. Two or three others nave away their flowera before realizing that tlie social butterfly didn't imend to pay. Had the first florist turned in this name at a meet- 1046 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses offers In this Departmrait and [ thus avail [or extension ol trade which are i know you fill orders by aph to any part ot tbe country. When the design placed in the advertlaer'a card, it indicates* embershlp In the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n.y. graphic order. PeiRuu ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut gowen or fiorsl desigiu dd o any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- 1 and satisfaction guaranteed ESTABLISHED 1842 Y. f ESTABUSHGU 1 /7 A/ ^ rw j^/iA. ALBANY, N ^^^ Rural and St. A&nea Cemeterlc Write, Telephone or Telegraph. SU ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street Allentown, Pa Can Fill Your Telegraph Order Ernest Ashley ■ FLORIST I, Store, 943 ^Hamilton St. Leading FloristS AMSTERDAM, N.Y. Eet. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. Choice Cot Flowers for all occaaiofls delivered promptly anywhere BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and aU Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street l^lSuc BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Streetl /A^Ai^Z^^^'^ BOSTON 126 TREMONT ST. 799 BOYLSTON ST. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL EST. 1847 ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. "Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" 6-^~i in New ■ 1 and long iastins, \uMr ihiiii shrub Although Chonzema ilicifoha 13 an old plant in gardens, it IS a newcomer on the market The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion and are of rich orange and carmine, shaped hke small Sweet Peas. Photogiaphed in the of J. H. Small & Sons, 1153 Broadway, New York ing of the organization, so that everybody present could at least make a note of it, the trade in that town would have been saved something like $100. And this was just one account! Think what the total losses for one year through bad credits are, and then consider the opportimity to avoid them through a little intelligent co-operation. Bring this subject up at the next meeting of your association and see if a practicable plan for elimi- nating the "deadbeat" cannot be evolved. Don't Credit Everybody The average florist gives credit too freely. The most confirmed slow-pay customer in town, provided he had not dealt there before, could walk into a florist's shop in the average city and buy $5 worth of flowers with- out any question being raised as to charging the amount. The customer would have to prove, to the satisfaction of the florist — a process requiring a long term — that he didn't intend to pay before credit would be refused. As a matter of fact, proper investigation should be made in the first place, and if any doubt exists about ■getting the money, after the sale is made, a hard drive should be instituted, so that the prospective "deadbeat" will at least see that the store is "on" to his game. Yet one leading florist said recently to The Exchastge representative that he will credit anybody who asks it, for a small amount, and that the account must be ninety days old before it is put in the hands of a collector out- side the store. The collection agency is not called on for several months after that, and in case this fails, and a threat of suit does not bring the money, the ac- count is charged off. "It's too much trouble to look 'em up in the first place," explained this member of the trade. But think of all the steps which must be taken before the "last place" — the charging-off process — is reached with a bad account. Here, certainly, is a case where an ounce of prevention would have a" much better effect than a pound of cure. How the Cash Store Worlcs In a considerable number of cities the regular florists are being annoyed by the operations of flower-stands run BOSTON 143 Tremont centrally loc Florist Shop. YouiB for reciproc BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue le trade orda ^. ^^m^ Brooklyn, N.Y /^^ Fnlton St. and Greene Are. Phone, Prospect 8800-8801.6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE , BrooUyn, New York. Nei 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Fails, East Aurora, Loclcport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and other Western New Yorlc cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. s' Telegraph Delivery Associa*''^n CHARLOTTE. N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market t. The Leadlnft Flor 100,000 feet of glas ^^^^0Sp Howers ^i^" 522 So. Michigan Ave. Curtesies Extended to aU Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER ©DIK1(B0R!]R!I/^¥D, (Q), FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE 0j^m4fai. CLEVELAND OHIO 5523 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 EUCLID AVENUE April 25, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1047 ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS and Southwest Teiaa Sailings I »^. Jrt. JCuhlmann, diarist 2607 JACKSON ST, S. W, Phont 2826 WASHINGTON ST, Opp. Gl S. W, Phone. Taylor 828 odley 1926-2380 wood Cemetery ^ 3. w, fnone. laylor 028-1081 FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET crooei Phone. Prenton 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDUNAPOUS, IND 241 Massachusetts Ave ^y fJi 2 i ^i ^ ^J 36 West Forsyth Street JACKSONVILLE, FU, Wo reach aO Florida and South Georgia points. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue ^aWSOn the Florist Elmira sT* «-»^'-'^' •• ,07 w. MARKET ST. IN . Y . Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton. Homell. Corning and othe points. Qut Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^> FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREE-f ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOUCITBD HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN. Store, 752 Main Street GEORGE G. McCLUNlE Hartford, Conn. LOWERS" 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses f^p^ HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of -ij^Jifch. Chicago, as far as MJwaukee ■UT1 ... ^ MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wl nlllGCI H. B. WHITTED, Prop. MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St Careful attentlor £lTen all orders i^osemoni Sardens ^"'^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor Correspondence SoUdted MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catharine St., W. ad all orders are filled under the NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street throughout the State •-J a«C»»'*®*' TEXAS. LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI fSi 8J»^ ORDERS TAKEN CARE OF JK0S0' NEW YORK 413]Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street Wo do the ino« eitoiuiTO Floral and Steamer Work in the State. P^a^id^rKe's Sons /A^yfi^iA^ Inc NEW '"' YORK 561 5th AVENUE, CORNER 46th STREET AND VANDERBILT HOTEL 1847 ALSO BOSTON NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK John S. Nicholas! Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Unsurpassed Facilities for executing Trade Orders at S and Elsewhere in Greater New York and its Suburbs. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue nicest cut flowers and de- GEO. M. STUMPP aI.™? new YORK ^ NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street the theatre district and also haveexceptional facilities for flowers on outgoing "'' e prompt and careful DRDERS TAKEN CARE OF IN HEART OP NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 Our Motto :THE GOLDEN RULE We Guarantee Satisfaction **n we say it, we will do if A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIQWORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED H , \^ .FIELD Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER & ULLMAN CAar/es !P. "Dudlej/ ^ UNION TRUST BLDC. 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. PASADENA, CAL, The Orchid 13 EAST COLORADO STREET Alsoafl Los Angeles I 2139-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY \ Columbus Edward Sceery -^ ESTABLISHED 1849 PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey April 35, 191*. The Florists' Exchange 1049 taster annex Cistcr window of Gibson Brothers, Newport, R. I. t Sowen in Philadelpliia? PHIUDELPHU, PA. The Bellevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sta. We fumish the ben, artisticallT PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Gibson Bros., Newport, R. I. Accompanying these notes is an illustration of tlie store window of Gibson Bros., Bellevue ave., Newport, R. I., at Easter. It was a study in pink and white flowers, with the grey of the Willow Catkins, the shade of the ribbon being in "baby blue" and a pink to match the flowers. The photograph, however, cannot repro- duce the colors. On the right of the picture is John W. Gibson of the firm, who started on his business career in New York City over 30 years ago, and is well known as an expert decorator, and an all round good fellow. At his right is one of his assistants, Samuel Taylor, a nephew. The other partner, Joseph Gibson, manages the greenhouses. Most of stock used in the .■itore is home raised, but much is also bought in the out of town markets. .4LEx.4ifDER MacLellan". Pittsburgh, Pa. 710 WEISER STREET (Formerly E. Diamond St.) North Side OUR ONLY STORE- DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses riolS^'^^^^u^^i S°^r.er„ Established 1875 Massachusetts yi iiMi 1 1 wBf ^ laMJ^ M Dwarf BougainTillea in 6-inch pots These dwarf plants, standing a little over a foot high, were sold ni fancy b: and, in some cases, ribbon of a color to harmonize with the biaei, wis also over the handle of the basket. Both these subjects were seen and photographed . store of "Woodrow & Marketos, 41 W. 28th Street, New York White Tulips Tlie pot was covered in salmon colored matting. These pots of Tulips, in various colois, with distinctive matting to form a contrast, were ready sellers at Easter, and dicap matting, as an addition, illustrates a sunple way of adding 50 per cent, to the value of the subject for sale 1050 The Florists' Exchange pinsnao, MASS. "'^^^^^^m s«LTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, rLUWCK Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taconic School iROVIDENCE, R. I. AND T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. NEW ENGUIND POINTS 17t WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER, N. Y. 'd^ 25 Cainton Ave., North promptly J. Complete line a FLORISTS 'Main St., West MM ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Flowers and dedgns delivered promptly in Rochester and all Western New York town.. %.y<^ .^ctcU^ ROCKFORD, ILL /g^ Oulck service to Iowa Points. Easter FIowers'^«„^i'4?5^°TheCaliforniaFlorist 344-345 GEARY STREET and HOTEL ST. FRANCIS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CAL 1036 Hyde Street Flowers cities. Write or y SCRANTON PA. Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement Immediate deliveries in Wilkea Baire, Ptttston, Caiiwndalc, and all Northeastern Peimsylvaiua Towns. n^l^(mic^ SCRANTON, PA — -^•" 124 Washington Ave Telapiione or tdegraphic orders for any dty or town in Northeastern Pennsylvania wili recove prompt execution. Usual discount. 'Phone No. 2464 on either BeO or Con. solidated phones. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS SeattleandNotthwest 1534 Second Avenue Y oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Retail florists are invited to send us Items of trade In- terest for publication on tliis page; clear photographs of good designs will also be appreciated. These latter should always be packed carefully between boards. SAINT LOUIS. MO. VV^EOTiV^ CO. ^J^™;^ -.e^-tnxT ^L ^ J. Onondaga Hotel 3520 North Grand Ave ^, ^„ carefully execute order, for Syracuse -"' ^ Specialty. SYRACUSE, N. Y Bastable Building Special attention given orders ('^nin^^tt' ^^ ^to^ui Burdett Ave. & HoosicliSt *»» TROY, N. Y. Prompt ddivcry and careful attentiD PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Sailing Day Hour | Apr. 25-10.00 am. ■• 25-10.00 ai 25-11.00 ai Mer Bros. «^T"' I G.WaWer.see. .. California Rochambeau. . . Kr. Wm. dcr Gr. La Provence. Pr. Fr. Wm.. Pannonia.. . . Philadelphia Vaderland Minneapolis Caledonia HelligOIav M. Washington. , New Amsterdam Kr. Wm. U Kristianiaf jord. . Gr. Kurfueril Campanello.. Kroonlar Seydlitz. Pres. Gr: From Boston Canadian Cleveland Sardinian.... Haverford.. . America Prinz Oskar. 6-10.00 6-11.00 am. 6-12.00 M^ay' lay 9- 1.00 pm W. 34th St., N.Y. 3d St., Hoboken 1st St., Hoboken Bush Dks., Bkyn 3d St.. Hoboken W. 14th St, N.Y. 1st St., Hoboken 33d St., Bkyn. W. 23d St., N. Y. W. 21st St., N.Y. W. 16th St., N. Y. W. 24th St., N. Y. 17th St., Hoboken Bush Dks., Bkyn. 31st St., Bkyn. Pier 22 Bkyn. W. 34th St.. N.Y, 1st St., Hoboken W. 23d St., N. Y, 3d St., Hoboken Pier 3.', Bkyn. W. 14th St., N. Y, W. 19th St., N.Y. W. 21st St., N.Y. 3d St., Hoboken 1st St., Hoboken W. 24th St., N. Y, W. 15th St., N. Y. W. 15th St., N.Y, 31st St., Bkyn. B & A Dks.,E.Bos Com. Pr., So. Bos. B&MDks.,Char B&MDks.,Char Com. Pr., So. Bos. B&ADks.,E.Bos M.vsticWhf.Char B&ADks.,E.Bos B&ADks.,E 24 No Wharves 53 So Wharves 19 No Wharves 53 So. Wharves 55 So Wharves 24 No Wharves 53 So Wharves Antwerp Pal.-Piracus Nap.-Gen. Gib.-Nap.- _ AlE.-Gec Igiers-Nap.- Pat.-Fiume- Ven.-Trieste London Christiansand- Christiania- Copenhaeen AlKiers-Nap.- Pat.-Trieste AIciers-Nap.- Mars. Rotterdam Southampton Alg-Nap.- Hamburg Liverpool London Liverpool Nap.-Gen. Hamburg Antwerp ^J^ TROY, N Y 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Utica, N. Y. iBakar, Vhe florist funeral gmbUme Cut flowere ^rown ^ros. & Co. UaiTSD Florists, c/^rserymen and Seedsmen 48 HASTINGS STREET, E. VANCOUVER, B. C. Bulbs Seeds WJSmiiGTOH D. C. litb and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO.a THE LEADING FLORISTS ! WORCESTER, MASS. 407 & 409 Main St. Flc^T. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points In New England 129,000 Square Feet of Glass Worcester, Mass. 3 Pleasant Street Have you a copy of the Florists' Exchange Design Book? Most retailer* can't get along without It. Supply Advts. will be found on pages 1057-58-59 The Florists' Exchange losr The Easter Trade With a view of ascertaining actual trade conditions at Easter in different sec- tions of the country, the following questions were submitted by the editor of The Floeists' Exchange : A— Compared with last Easter, was the Tolume of business larger or smaller? B — Was the supply of plants available large or small? C — What plants were most in demand? D— 'What out flowers -were most in demand? E— What was the retail price per dozen on: Am. Beauty? Other Roses? F— What was the retail price on Carnations, per dozen, and what were your leaders? G — ^Also, what were the prevailing prices for: Lilies, each; Gardenias, per doz.; Violets, per 100; Sweet Peas, per 100? Any other leader or specialty? H— Which was the leading factor in your Easter sales, plants or out flowers? I— Did the fact that the date was later than Easter last year have any effect upon business? The received embodied in the reports below. General Summary T~*HERE is very little to say about Easter except that it conspicuously suc- t 50 I of business this year than for several yea business at 10 per cent., some at 25 per cent., and not a few at 50 per cent, and irhere can be no mistake, therefore, on that point that the Easter trade was larger — :ve might say considerably larger. I The supply was also large, but taken on the whole, not too abundant. Plants and made up baskets were greatly in the majority ; indeed, upon analysis, We find that the plant trade was rather more than four times as large as that of cut (lowers, while about one quarter of the reports state that an equal volume of trade ;vaB transacted in plants and cut flowers. The reports that state that the trade in tut flowers and plants was equal, and those that affirm that the cut flower trade was jiest, only amount to one half the number of those that place the plant trade highest. ' The weather before Easter was unpropitious, but cleared on the Saturday. The |!ale of Lilies, on the whole, was satisfactory, although in the Eastern section they iieemed to have been rather plentiful, especially short stock, much of which did not fell very briskly. Corsage bouquets were much^ more in evidence this year, and of course cut flowers such as Sweet Peas and Violets sold exceptionally well, while ■uriously, Snapdragons were a drug. Many of our reports emphasize the fact that good stock at moderate prices always ells quickly. 1 Aberdeen, S. D A — About the same. i — Plenty. C — Lilies and Azaleas. D (-Lilies and Carnations. B — Am. Beauty, 10; other Roses. $2.60 to $3. P— $1.25; white and Enchantress. G — Lilies, 2Bo. er bud; California Violets, BOc. per r finch. H— Both sold about alike. I— t o.— RICHARD STROHMEIER, Cedax Bapldo, la — A— Larger. B — mall. C — Lilies, D — Carnations, Roses, ] illes. Peas, B— Othi $3,' P— $1,20, about equ —Lilies, 25c.; Violets, I 2 to $3, as to color. _ , Sweet Peas, Total sales on it. greater this 5S, Bassett, Ward and G — Lilies, 25c,; Gardenias, did e; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas, Pansies_ were in good de- Gloriosa, not handl *1,50, Cu_ _._ land, H — Both sold equally No noticeable effect,— THE PIKES PEAK FLORAL CO, Dallas, Texas. — A- especiall'y in fancy stock, B — Plants itiful and in good shape. C— ! N. KRAMER & SON, I Chicago, HI.— A— Larger, B— Very Lrge, D — Sweet Peas, Violets, Lily of ,ie Valley. G— Lilies, 25c,; Violets, 1,60,— SCHILLER, THE FLORIST. i Chicago, 111. — A-^Larger. B — Large^ LO; other Roses. $1 white, ~ ; Gard $5, P— $1 Lilic_. .-- $4; Violets, $1 H — Cut flowers, Langb, Cleveland, O.— A— Larger, B— I —Roses, D— Usual line, B— Am. $6 to $10; other Roses, $2 to $3. G — Lilies, 25c. per flower; Vio- t, $3; Sweet Peas, $2, H — About [Ual. I — Only that late date probably better weatht -Large, GRAHAM $3 :re very fe -Sweet Peas and Violets lemand for corsage work luty, $5 to $7,50; other of Spring : luiips, Jonquils, nging from $2,6" Rose Cleveland, -Azaleas, O. — A — Twenty-seven letter, B — Large. C — Aza _ . Roses and made up baskets of D— The two Killarney Roses, iolets and Sweet Peas, B — Am. Beauty, $10; other Roses, $2 to $6. F— $1,60, Pink Delight, White Bn- antress, Gloriosa and "Wlnsor. G — lies, 25c.; Gardenias, per doz. $9; Vio- ts, $3; Sweet Peas, n to $3; Valley, chlds. H— Plants. I— Made it even tter. Business was exceptionally good ilants in all lines. Cut flowers made ; increase, but not in comparison th the plants,— JONES RUSSBLL CO. (Cleveland, O — A— Larger. B — All we inted. C — Azaleas, Hyacinths and Per- ins Ramblers, D — Sweet Peas and ises, E— Am, Beauty, $10; other ises, $1,50, $2, $3, $4, F— All kinds of '.rnatlons $1 per doz, G — Lilies 25c. Gardenias, $7,50; Violets. $2.r"- Peas, $2; Butterfly, baskets. H— Pla p:$3; by far. I- flowers.— KN irted Easter —Lilies, $3 per doz,; Violets, $1, Peas, $1. H — Cut flowers and made up baskets. I — Think not, as we are hav- ing a very late Spring, having had snow two days before Easter — some- what unusual for Texas, Part of our Easter trade was spoiled by a wholesale house selling Lilies cheaper to the de- partment stores than to their cus- tomers who buy from them the year round. These Lilies were sold by these stores at 15c, per bloom, after devoting half pages in our leading papers to sell them. This was used for an advertise- ment of a department store and a slam and knock for the florists, as you could here everywhere. "I can get them for 15c,"— OTTO LANG, Dayton, Ohio. — A — Larger, B — Large, running short on plants like pans of Hyacinths for $1 and $1.50. C— Lilies, Azaleas, Spirseas, Lilac, Hydrangeas, Hyacinths and Tulips, D— Violets, Val- ley, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Roses, Jonquils and Carnations, E — Am, Beauty, $3 to $10; other Roses. $2 to $4. F — $1; En- chantress and White Enchantress. G — Lilies, 25c.; Violets. $3; Sweet Peas, $2.50. Increasing demand for corsages. H— Plants. I— No.— HBISS CO. DeKalb, HI* — A — Larger, B — Large, C — Lilies, D — Carnations. E — Other Roses, $1,50, P — 60c,; all varieties. G — Lilies, 25c.; Sweet Peas, $1. H — Plants. Made up plants in baskets not in demand. — J, L, JOHNSON, Denver, Colo. — A — Larger, B — Suffi- Carnatio sold aty. $5 Roses, $1.50 ies, 25c. per bud; Garden! .rket; Vlole' H— Plant! $12; larger. B— Very large. C— Tausend- schon was the best seller; Azaleas also sold well. D — Violets and Sweet Peas for corsages. E — Am. Beauty, $6 to $12; other Roses. $1 to $3. P— 50c.; all varieties sold well. G^Lilies, 25c.; Gar- denias, $6; Violets, $1,25; Butterfly Sweet Peas, $3, Snapdragon at $1,60 doz, sold well. H — Plants, I — Think it was bet- ter,— M, WEILAND, Fall Biver, KCass — A — About the same, B — Large, C — Lilies, Rose bushes. Rhododendrons, Bulb plants, D — Violet, orchid. Peas, Valley. E — Am. Beauty, $9; " - " " denias, $3; v $2 and $3. ] I — None what FLORIST. Port Worth, Tezas.- 30 per cent, better. B— I WARBURTON THE Colorado Springs ). — A — Weather No increase. B je, more than enough. C — Lilies, IS, Hydrangeas, Roses Valley, nths, and other small plants. D Beauty Roses, Carnations, Valley, s. Peas and cut Lilies. B — Am. llauty. $4 to $8; other Roses, $1.50 to •' - -- . — All varieties sold varieties included „.. Sweet Peas. $1 to -THE PARK FLORAL Detroit, BUcli.— B — Large, C— Medium sizes and all kinds were salable, D — Flowers used for wearing; Am. Beauty was a drug on the market. E — Am. Beauty, $10 to $12; other Roses, $3 to $5. P — $1 and $1.50, G — Lilies, 25c,; Gardenias, $2; Violets, $2,50; Sweet Peas, $2. H — Lilies, Azalea, plant baskets, I — Increase, — JOHN BRBITMBTER'S SONS, In quantity .uantity, C— D — Carnations, Carna- tions, $1 per doz,; Roses, $3; Am, Beauty, $8 to $12, G— Lilies, $3 per doz,; Vio- lets, $1; Sweet Peas, $1, I — Cool weather helped our trade, — DRUMM SEED & FLORAL CO, Galeabnrg, Ills. — A — A little larger. B ^Large; a little short on Lilies. C — Lilies, pots of bulbs. Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths. Cinerarias. D — Roses, Car- nations, Violets, Sweet Peas. E — Am. Beauty, $3; other Roses, $1,60, F — 75c,: Carnations and Roses did not sell as well pected. G— Lilies, 25c,; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas, $2, H — Mostly pla mainly. I — No,— I. L. PILLS Not Lille 1. L,. ±-lljljSh!URT. nd Porks, N. D A — Larger. B — nough. C— Easter Lilies. D— Cut and Carnations. E — Am. Beauty, be had though I tried early: —J .„. ,,,f,itg and pink, $1,26, about even- G — Violets other Roses, red, $2.60. P— $1,50, some $L2I ly divided red and white. „ bunch of 26, $1; Sweet Peas, bunch of 25, $1. H— Plants this year. I— Tes, made sales larger. The country at large does not produce enough. Seventeen years in this block and I have paid one grower $35,000; another $14,000.— E. O. LOVELL. Grand Bapids, Mich. — A — Consider- ably larger than last year. B — Plenty of good plants of all kinds, C — Easter Lilies, Azaleas, Hydrangeas, Roses, Nar- cissus, Hyacinths. Tulips, etc, D — Am, Beauty, tea Roses, Carnations. Narcissi, Lilie jlip ther F— 50c E — Am. uty, $3 and White, Scarlet Glow warden, G — Liliej, 20c, per flower: Vio- Am, Beauty nd tea Ro —HENRY SMITH, Hartford, Conn. — A — Larger, B — Large, -especially bulbous stock and Aza- leas. C — Azaleas. Easter Lilies, Gen- ista. Tausendschon Roses, D — Violets. Peas. Valley, Carnations Roses, $2. Jj' — si; Mi chantress, G — Lilies, $9; Violets, $1,50; Sweet Peas Valley $2 per bunch of 26 sprays. ard and En- Gardenias. $1,50, Conn, — A — Larger Id $8 . $1.26 SHOP. Hartford, Large, C— Lilies, Azale^_, ramblers. Daffodils, Tulips, D— Viole Sweet Peas, Carnations, Lily 1 " ' Valley, B — Am, Beauty, $6 ai other Roses, $2 and $3, F — $1 anc Ward, G — Lilies. 20c, and 25c,; Gar- denias. $6; Violets, $1 and $1.50; Sweet Peas. $1,50: Lily of the Valley. 75c, doz. H— Plants, I— No,— JOHN COOMBS. Hartford, Conn. — A — Way above last year. B — Large, C — Everything: Lilies and Azaleas, D— Violets and Sweet Peas, E — Am, Beauty. $8 to $12; other Roses. $1,60 to $3, P— 75c, and $1,50; Enchantress, G — Lilies, 20c,; Gardenias. $1,60 and $3: Violets. $1,50; Sweet Peas, $1,50, H— Both, I— Not a bit; every one had or seemed to have plenty of cash. Business in general was the best I had in years. Stock was plentiful, and had a lot of funeral work which always hap- pens at this time of year, — GBORGE G, McCLUNIB, Helena, Montana. — A — Business was about the same as last year, B — Good .=!upplv, C — Lily plants, P — $1,50, — Weather was good,— STATE NURSERY CO. Houston, Texas. — A — 25 per cent, larger, B — The supply was good and demand heavy, C — Easter Lilies great- Hydrangeas good sale. geas gc D — Easter Lilies mostly, but Ca Roses and Am, Beauty sold well. B — Am, Beauty. $4 to $10: other Roses, $2 to $4, P— $1,50, 6— Lilies, $3 to $4 per doz,: Gardenias, no sale; Violets. BOc. we erow the singles; Sweet Peas, $1 to Pot plants sold better, _ I— Date n"ll —i Kerr. Indianapolis, iHd.- irger, C— F Lilacs, D — Butterfly Sweet Peas. Vio- lets, bulbous stock Lilies. E-^Other Roses. $1,50 to $6, F— $l_to $1, doz,; White Ench! tion, Mrs, , 35c Sweet Peas, per spray. H— better. — BEB1 Jacksonville, Pla. — A — Larger. B — Large. C — Spiraea, Azaleas, Easter Lilies. D — Easter Lilies, Carnations, Violets, Sweet Peas. E — Am. Beauty, $10; other Roses, $4. P — $1.50; dark pink. G — Lilies. 25c,; Violets, $3,50; Sweet Peas. $2. H— Both. I— No MILLS THE FLO- RIST, INC. Kansas City, Mo. — A — Larger. B — ■ More plants and better. C— Lilies, Rose '■■"'"'" Rhododendrons, D — Carnations, Lilie Peas and h, p, Roses, $10; other Roses, $2, $3 $1,50 per doz, due to scarci that was a Carnation sold readily^ Lilies, 2Bc, and 30c,; Sweet Peas, $2 and $2,50, Orchir ■■ — — Anything irly of I— No. gloomy for unsettled, but it turned 01 last two days and stock in good shape. weathe delivered . „ . -GEO. M. KELLOGG FLOWER & PLANT CO,, G. H. Parker, Mgr. Kansas City, Mo. — A — A little larger. B — Large. C — Lilies, Lilac, bulb stock, Roses and basket arrangements; pots of Valley sold extra well, D — Peas, Valley, Roses, Carnations; corsage work heavy, also little baskets, E — Am, Beauty $12; other Roses, $2 and $3. P — $1; En- chantress and Ward, G— Lilies, 25c.; Gardenias. $6; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas, $2 and $4; Valley and Cattleyas. H — Plants. I— No, did quite a little more this year. Weather ideal, force in flne form, perfect harmony: result — a very ■ hard heavy week's work and yet all in good spir" well,— SAMUEL Knoxville, Tenn. — A — Larger. B — Large. C — Rhododendrons, Easter Lilies, Hydrangeas, Azaleas and Hya- cinths, D — Roses, Carnations and Lilies. E— Am. Beauty, $10 to $18; other Roses. $2,60 to $4, P— $2. $2,50; White and Enchantress. G — Lilies, 25c. and 35c, per bloom; Gardenias. $3 to $4; Vio- lets. $3; Sweet Peas. $1,60. H. in town, trade plants, out of town, cut flowers. -None, Business was simply flne, and 3 could have handled more cut stock it had been available. Carnations »re very scarce, but other stock was entiful,— CHAS. W, CROUCH. Lexington, Ky. — A — About even. B — Hydrangea, Lilies, Large. C — Roses, Hyacinths, Tulips, ^ B — Other Roses. $2 to $3, F — $1,25. G — Lilies. 25c.: Violets. $2.50; Sweet Peas, $2, H — About even, I — No, Weather conditions were good with the excep- tion of Saturday afternoon, when it rained, which no doubt cut down busi- ness considerably,— JOHN A, KELLER. IiOnlsvlUe, Ky. — A — Prom all indica- tions, somewhat larger. B — Large, in fact too many plants on market. C — Azaleas and Rhododendrons, Lilac, etc. D — Tea Roses, also a splendid demand for Am. Beauty. B — Am. Beauty, $8 to $20: other Roses, $2 to $6, F— $1 to $2 for Gorgeous, Enchantress surpassed all other varieties, G — Lilies. 26c,: Gar- denias. $4 to $6; Violets, $1.50; Sweet . Sprii were crowded planting stock,— JACOB SCHULZ, Louisville; Ky. — A — Laj-ger. B — Ample but not quite so large as when Easter was earlier. C— Easter Lilies. Azaleas. Bulbous stock. D — Valley, Sweet Peas, Violets and other flowers suitable for corsages, B — Am, Beauty, $4 to $12; other Roses, $2 to $4. P— $1 to $1,50; the lighter shades, G — Lilies. $3, H— Cut flower cialty of handlin of the uncertainty of the weather. Usu- ally around the flrst of April we have a spell of hot weather and that always brings the bulbous stock out in a very few days and also all outdoor stock, that blooms early, out in force; conse- quently the retailers will not order bulbous stock ahead when Easter is so ■ ■ year, weather conditions ideal far handling of stock -AUGUST R, BAUMER, Madison, Wis — A — About the same, — Very large, C — Bulbous plants, Lill Hyacinths, Tulips, ^~=-^"- " " — Peas, Jonquils, Tu. $1.50. $3. Daffodils, D — Sweet B— Other G— Lilies. -Plants. $l,60;'Sweet Peas,' $2, $2,50, __ . I — No, Business no doubt would nave been better had it not been for the bad and cold weather we had up until Satur- day before Easter,— RBNTSCHLER FLORAL CO, Marlon, Ind. — A — Smaller, B — Ade- quate for all business, C — Bulbous stock, D — Carnations. E — Other Roses, $1,50, F— 60c, to $1; White Enchantress, G —Lilies, 26c,; Violets, $2, H— Plants I — I do not think so. Number of sales greater, but average purchase was small- er,—MARION FLORAL CO, Medina, Ohio. — A — Same, B — Large, " = Easter Lilies, Daffodils, D lations. Daffodils, Violets, E — Roses, $2, $3, C— Pri -Car _. . , .. .. _ jj. Enchantress and Lawsori and White Perfection, G — Lilies, 25c,; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas. $2, H — Plants. I — Yes. — HAMMER- SCHMIDT & CLARK, 1052 The Florists' Exchange Milwaukee, VTiB.—A — Larger supply. C — Lili< drangeas. Rambleri Azaleas. Hy- Lilies, white Violets and Roses, white Carnations, Peas. E — ^Am. Beauty, ?6 to fs; otner Roses, 51.50 to $4. F— 75c. to 11. G — Lilies, $3 per doz.; Violets, ?2; Sweet Peas, $2. H— Plants. I— No.— C. C. POLLWORTH CO. Newark, N. T. — A — Larger by far. -Large. - ■ ■ - ■ " "---'^ plant Dais -Azale all bulbou D — Violets, Valleys, Orchids, Peas, Beauty but the cheaper Roses. E — Beauty, $'" ' ""'" -"'--- " ' Tulips ; at that Garden! . ^., ?1, $1.25; Daffodils and t 50c. per doz. and they sold well price. G — Lilies, 20c. to 25c.; IS, 25c. to 75c. each; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas, 15c. to 35c. per H — Plants, Violets and Peas. I It better. Any amount of small higher price ; •s. Azaleas, and Beaut: people would not buy, "Money is hard," and th and cheaper flowers ha place.— WOLPINGER. New Orleans, La. — A- per cent. B — Large. ( old well. D— L Increase of 25 ies and Hoses. nd $2. G — Lilies, $3.50. .. ._ _ _ doz.; Violets, $1.50; Sweet Peas, ?z to $2.50. H— Plants. I— No. — U. J. VIR- GIN. ITew Orleans, La. — A — About the same as last year. B — Large supply of all kinds of blooming plants, our own grown. C — Hydrangeas, Easter Lilies and Rambler Roses. D — Easter Lilies, Valleys, Roses and Carnations. E — Am. Beauty, $6 to $15.; other Roses, $3 to $6. F— $1.50 and $2. G — Lilies, $3 to $4 per doz.; Sweet Peas, $1. H — Plants. I — No.— METAIRIE RIDGE NURSERY CO. ITew Orleans, Small. C— Lilies, SpirEea, Roses. D — Lilies, Roses, Car- nations, Valley, Violets, orchids. B— Am. Beauty, $9 to $12; other Roses, $4 to $6. F— $1.60 to $2; white. G — Liiies $4 per doz.; Violets, $1.50 to $2; Sweet Peas, $1 to $1.50 '" '"-"- ■""' - - uch 1 I — No. Owing 3th, Lilies lead- the cool spell, ny Lilies did had late and Could have done better if gloomy on Easter -CHAS. EBLE. plants sold bette Hyacinths, Easter Lilies, Primroses, Spencer Sweet Peas and Geraniums. D — Sweet Peas. Valley, Jonquils ' " 3 the pink sold better than Enchan Gorgeous was our leader at $1.50 pe G— Lilies. 75c., $1: Gardenias, had Violets, $1.50 to $3; Sweet Peas,^ $3; Valley, $1 per doz. H — Cut Ao I — No. Our Easter business was beyond what we anticipated and i have been better had the weather and Sunday We opened up a branch ton, Va., for Easter, and did very well both in cut flowers and potted plants. Our popular price in plants was 25c. to $1.— H. C. VANSANT. Northampton, Mass. — A — First year in business. B — Large; we grow most of our own plants. C— Easter Lilies, Spira?as. Azaleas. D— Roses. Carnations, Valley, Daffodils. E — Am. Beauty, none in stock; other Roses, $1.50, $2, $2.60, when Easter :s earlier they are not. This made trade much better. — BUTLER & ULLMAN, Oakland, Cal. — A Business greater. B — Supply of plants nd flo and demand. Pot Lilii ^ ut Lilies best in de- vm. Beauty. $3 to $6; other $3. F— 75c. to $1.25; White best call. G — Lilies, $1.60 Plants of various kinds D effect iditlons perfect, pleased: -Date leading fact( on sales. Weather with every one well pleased; 'Easter '" apparently better than previous years. — CLARKE BROS. Saturday. C— Lili( various arrangements, though the de- cheaper plat _ - ery, flowers sages, and for Saturday, bulbous flowers Roses and Carnations. E — Other Roses, $1 to $2. F— $1; scarce because of 10 days' cloudy weather. G — Lilies, 25c.; Violets, $1.50; Daffodils, 75c.; Tulips 76c. and $1. H— Plants— Cut flowers- went begging at time. I—No. We had cold weather, that is, weather unpleasant for the shopper, and most of our busi- ness was done on Saturday and Sunday. The buyers did not seem so eager this year as last.— J. H. BATH. Omaha, Neb. — A — Twelve per cent, better. B— Large. C— Lilies and Aza- lejis; medmm sized made up baskets. D $8; other Roses $1 to $2. of Easter Sweet Peas Plants. During the nrst pi week the weather was against us. Some got "cold feet" and sold their Lilies to department stores for almost nothing; the department stores sold them for 10c. per bloom, so you can see what little the grower got for them.— HESS & SWA- BODA. Omaha, Neb. — A — Larger. B — Large. C — Lily, Hyacinth, Rose and Hydrangea. D — Lily and Carnation. E — Roses, $1.50. " ""'""- " " ' -No.— S. B. Philadelphia, Pa. — A — Larger. B — Large. C — Azaleas, Lilac, Roses, Haw- thorns, Hydrangeas. D — Roses, Gar- denias, Snapdragon, Violets, Sweet Peas. E — Am. Beauty, $5 and up; other Roses, $2 and up. F— $1.50. G — Lilies, 25c.; Gardenias, $6; Violets, $3; Sweet Peas, $3 and $4. H— Sale " LTD. Pomona, Cal. — A — About the same. B — Small. C — All plants in bloom sold. D— Carnations. F— 25c. H — Plants. I — Tes, too many outdoor flowers. — O. ROBSSNBR. Portland, Ore. — A — There was practi- cally no change from last year. B — G — Lilies, $1.60; Sweet Peas, $1 Plants. 1 — No doubt some, as Spring is well advanced in this section.— CLARKE BROS. Ealeigh, N. C— A— About one-flfth. B ugh good plants. C — Eastei $2.50 -J. L. O'QUINN & CO. Seattle, Wash, — A — About same. B — Large. C — Easter Lilies. Azaleas, Hy- drangeas, plant baskets. D — Carna- tions, Roses, Spring flowers, Violets, orchids, Valley. E— Am. Beauty, $15; other Roses, $3 to $6. F— 75c. and $1; Red, Enchantress, Pocohontas and Gor- geous. G — Lilies, 25c. bloom. H — Plants. I — Distributed over greater period and made things easier to care for.— HOLLYWOOD GARDENS. Sedalia, Mo. — A — Larger. B — Large. C — Azaleas, Spiraeas and blooming Roses. D — Easter Lilies, Carnations and Roses. E — Am. Beauty, $6 to $8; other Roses, Violets, $1 $2.50; Valley and bulbous Spring flow- ers. H — Cut flowers — "Our Dollar Box." I — Not noticeable — about same as last Easter. Too much cloudy weather be- fore Easter to make satisfactory cut flowers; however. we are satisfied. — ARCHIAS FLOWER CO. Sionz City, la. — A — Larger. B — Large. C— Lilies, Azaleas. Tulips, Hyacinths. D Roses and Carnations. E — Am. Beauty, $8 to $10; other Roses, $2 to $2.50. F — $1. G — Lilies, $1.60; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas, $2. H — Plants. I— No.— J. C. REN- NISON. CO. . — A — Larger. B — ondition. C — Easter 5, Genistas, Azaleas, bulb stock. D — Carnations, Roses and Lily of the Valley. B — Am. Beauty, $12; other Roses, $2 to $4. F— $1.50 doz. 25c! '^~ °" "°^ T^rne. ratford. Con Medium. C— Bulb stuff. D — With me. Carnations, Stocks and Sweet Peas. E — Did not handle. F — 75c. to $1. G — Lilies, 25c.; Violets, $1; " About equal. Sweet Peas, 75c. to I I — Not much. Retail trade generally large. big fellows quantity of stuff, and at this date I have not a dozen flowering plants on the place. Pot Geraniums and Begonias in flower in 2 14 in. pots seemed to be in good demand when seen by customers. Potted stocks, four in a 6in. pan, brought 75c. easy.— C. MILLS. St. Paul, Minn. — A — Larger. B — Enough. C — Lilies, rambler Roses, Hy- drangeas. Rhododendrons and bulbous stock. D — Lilies, Roses, Carnations, Valleys, Sweet Peas, Violets. E — Am. Beautv, $10 to $12; other Roses, $2 to $3. F — $1.25; Reds. G — Lilies. 25c. per bud; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas. $2 to $3. H— About equal. I — Tes. The largest trade we ever had — 30 per cent, ahead of last year, which surpassed all previous records.- HOLM & OLSON. Sycamore, HI. — A— Larger. B — Large. C — Bulb stock, particularly Easter - Easter Greeting" Pelargoniur- " Terre Haute, Ind. — A — A little ahead f last year. B — There were not enough lants to go around; Hyacinths took the P— $1; C. W. Ward. G— Liiies, $3 doz.; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas, $2. -Hyacinths, 50c. to $1; Pansies, Car- ions. I — None whatever. The weather -just right for the quantities of plants and cut flow- John G. Heinl & Son, Henry Wonker, Harry all of Al quality. C— Azaleas, Rhodo- dendrons, Acacias, Genistas and Gar- denias. D — Roses, corsages of Sweet Peas, Valley and orchids. Valley and Vio- lets and Violets alone. E— Am. Beauty, none; other Roses, $4, $5, $6, $7.60. F — $1.60 to $3, Enchantress, Ward and White Perfection. All blooms, both Roses and Carnations, were exceptional- ly fine. G — Lilies, 25c. per bloom; Gar- ^ ■ Violets, $3 single; Sweet Peas, $6. I— No.— GEO. John H. Dunlop. Trenton, N. RIBSAM. Waco, Texas — A — Much larger. B — Large. C — Easter Lilies. D — Carna- tions. E— Am. Beauty, $5 to $12; other Roses, $2 and $3. F— $1 and $1.25; red. G — Lilies, 25c. bud or bloom; Violets, 75c. to $2.50; Sweet Peas, $1. H— Plants. I — No. The largest Easter in our 25 years in business— WOLFE THE FLO- RIST, INC., T. J. Wolfe, Pres. Worcester, Mass A — About 10 per cent, larger. B — Very large. C — Lilies, 75c., $1 and $1.60; no choice. For some reason. Carnations went very slowly and the stock was exceptionally good. G — Lilies, 20c.; Gardenias, $6 to $12; Vio- $1.60j Sweet Peas, $2; Valley. H— -No, with the there was an overabundanc with the exception of Violets. — H. F. A. LANGE. Zanesville, Ohio A — About the same. B — Plenty of large plants; small plants were scarce. C — Lilies, Hyacinths and Azaleas. D — Roses, Violets, Carnations. E — Am. Beauty, $5 to $10; other Roses, $1.50, $2, $2.60. F — All colors $1 per doz.; white were in biggest demand. G —Lilies, 25c.; Violets, $2; Sweet Peas, $1.50. H — Cut flowers. I — Business just as good; small plants hard to get. — JOHN D. IMLAY. Springfield, 0. "Last year at this time, we were swimming in the flood ; now we are rush- ing along upon orders," remarked Schmidt & Botley, and judging by the stock going out, it will give fully as good satisfaction as ever. Frank Good of Good & Reese said it was high tide with them, and yet the im- mense area of Boston ferns and Aspara- gus seem not to be in the least depleted. These are some of their leaders. Geo. Mellen speaks very feelingly of the loss of his late manager, and is working harder than ever to keep up with the rush of business. Roy McGregor of McGregor Bros, is working actively on the subject of stock taxation and says that if nothing is ac- complished to the satisfaction of the craft, it has been the means of bringing them closer together. There is nothing like unity. Business is good, with no clouds in sight. They would rather be worried by XJncle Sam than Jupiter Pluvius, as was the case last year. The Leedle Floral Co.. known by its "Leedle label" trade mark, says the re suits from advertising are very good. Backed up with the stock, success is as- sured always. Gus Schneider occupies much of his store at this time with herbaceous stock, each variety carefully labeled. He is the sole agent for The Luther Burbank Pedi- gree Seeds, as testified by an elaborate diploma duly signed, sealed, engraved and embossed. W. M. decorative^ plants to -WM. SWINBACK. Hamilton. O. — Karl W. Heiser has organized the Heiser, Nursery and Floral Co., and with five newly erected green- houses will engage in the business com- mercially. Kansas City, Mo. Although the Easter season is over and the weather almost ideal, the Kansas City market is not as abundantly sup- plied as it usually is at this time of the year, with the exception of Roses, which are being shipped into the city in quan- There is a decided shortage of ferns in flats in this part of the country. The price has risen about twenty-five per cent., and all orders have been cut in two with a notice that the future market is still more uncertain. Miller E. Carter of Rock's Flower Co., who holds himself out as the champion florist-fisherman of Kansas City, recently went out on his first fishing trip, but as no one saw him return it is not known definitely how many big ones he caught, Arthur Newell has received his first big Spring shipment of Boxwood, Bay trees and palms. He also received a good many English Ivy. Mr. Newell is pre- paring for a big trade in porch and win- dow baskets. The Harnden Seed Co. has filed suit in the circuit court against the Kansas City Southern Railway Co., to recover damages for the loss of profits on the sale of a large box of seeds which were lost for several months. The seeds were shipped to Louisiana last season, and were lost by the railroad company. The Florists' Club The second April meeting of the Kansas City Florists' Club was called at Rock Flower Co.'s store on April 17, with twenty-four members present. President Glenn K. Parker occupied the chair, but little executive business was transacted, and the meeting was given up to a great extent to a general discussion. F. B. Fromhold, chairman of the em- ployment committee, read a letter from a woman florist at Sedalia. She stated that she had seen the announcement in The Exchange that the local club had started an employment bureau, and asked Mr. Fromhold to find her a place in a Kansas City establishment. Consider- able discussion was given to the plan of changing the meeting night from Fri- day to Monday. Many florists are usu- ally busy on Friday nights getting ready for Saturday and find it inconvenient to attend on that night. The by-laws pro- vide that meetings shall be held on the first and third Fridays of the month, and to change the by-laws a written motion must be read at three consecutive meet- | ings, before it can be acted upon. A written motion was placed before the house by W. H. Biederman, and as the discussion was favorable to a change the by-laws will probably be altered at the ' second meeting in May. The members expressed a desire for some sort of entertainment, and a com- | mittee composed of W, J, Barnes, Jr., j P. G. Brackenbury, and R. C. Widmann, was appointed to supply speakers of the meetings, and other suitable entertain- I ment. Morris H. Le Vign, a salesman i for Lyon & Co., and a member of the club, was present and gave a convincing \ talk on co-operation, and the peculiar ad- vantages of such action among florists. , "The competition among florists," he said, "is not so keen and bitter as in some lines of business where clubs have been successfully organized, and the fact that florists must work together to keep the supply from their greenhouses evenly dis- tributed, so that one man is not over- j: stocked with a certain flower while an- other is short, makes co-operation both i necessary, and logical." His talk was fol- lowed by a few remarks by M. H. Smith, who gave a specific example of the point brought out in Mr. Le Vign's talk. Mr. Smith stated that only at the last meet- ing he heard a greenhouse man say that he had a big supply of Tulips, those flow- ers being scarce at that time. The next | day when he unexpectedly received an : order for six dozen plants, he recalled the grower's statement and knew just where to get them. He said that had he not attended the meeting the night be- fore, he probably would have been unable to fill the order. President Parker announced that the beautiful 24-inch white flowered vase which was presented to the club by A. S. Randall & Company of Chicago had been received and would be raffled off to the members at the next meeting. The next session will be held at T. J. Noll & Co. s , wholesale establishment at 1109 GMid : avenue. M. E. C. l AprU 35, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1053 r Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED ^^smjATiorTwANT^ Farmers' Security Bureau, New York Qualified Agricultural Help Gardeners, Nurserymen. Florists. Horticulturist Farmers, marrird. single. Superintendents to La- borers. Success of this Agency maintained by ihe qualifications of men placed. Have no branch. SIDNEY sun IVAN, Expert, 99 Nassau St.,N.y. Tel. 6486 Conlandt - ■ - TERMS: r this beadiog a CASH WITH ORDER. / The colu \ for advertisements of Stock for Sale. Stock / Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or 5 this, without f less than thirty Address Drawer SITUATION WANTED— By American, single aged 22; 6 years' experience growing 'Mums Carnations, Violets, etc., and vegetables unde glass, also one year as outside foreman; can bandit place. ° L. A^HybbardrManLsset. l!m.^"n. T.^ SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman cial place; 17 years' experienc. autdoors, cut Roses, Chrj ;eSums,'*c£ist"n ddress G. S., cart Tuit trees, etc.; good references The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By German young man, 20 years of age, single; good greenhouse man; 3 years' experience in Carnations, 'Mums and general stock and bedding plants; wishes position on private place. Please state wages in first letter. Address G. T., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By good florist on commercial place, experienced in grafting, propa- gating and growing general stock; American, mamed, sober, reliable and a worker; 20 years' good references. Address F. C, care The Flo: SITUATION WANTED— By Englishman, as gardener, smgle, 13 years' experience, good all- round man, total abstainer; well up in indoor and outdoor work, also good experience in farm work; aged 30 years; best references. Address G. N., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— At once, by hard " worker; long experience at landscape and nursery work; also some experience in greenhouses; m.irried; aged 33, total abstainer: can handle men. Refer- ences. State wages. Address G. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As gardener or working _ foreman, married, aged 34; good all-round man, inside and outside; 18 years experience. A 1 references. Private place preferred. Gibson, care Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York City. SITUATION WANTEI>-By an expert Carnation grower, strictly temperate, national reputation; open for position June 1st. Pacific Coast desh-ed, Oakland or San Francisco, Cal., preferred. Address E. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist, married, age 38; 20 years' experience in all branches of the trade, desires permanent position; 11 years in last place. Address F. O., care The Florists' Exchange. ^ SITUATION WANTED— By expert florist, nur- seryman, propagator, landscape gardener; only first-class position considered. "^ Address Florist-Nursery man, cai Empire BIdg.. Birmingham. Ala SITUATIONTWANTED— Young woman wishes position doing landscape work in connection with greenhouse or nursery; 3 years' greenhouse experi- ence and landscape training. References if re- quired. Address Irene Fay. Groton, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— As grower or handy man % single, 23 years in the business. Good references. : Wm. H. Kessler, Display adv , For Sale or Rent. lU cts. per line (7 words to the in ordinary reading type like iplay. No advt. accepted for heavy faced type, 15 ct*. per . in these columns, $1.50 per :ise under initials m wcrs directed care < , James Morton, Roi Box 1697, by Tuesda 1 in issue of foUowir 1 States desiring to ad- y save time by having ir Chicago representa- m 307, 143 No. Wabash SITUATION WANTED— By A 1 grower of all species of plants for cut purpose.s and pots; systematical worker and manager of help in any branch of the florist business; retail florist preferred; only place where good work is required will be accepted. State amount of glass, wages. Address G. A., care The F' ' " ■ - ' SITUATIONS WANTED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SITUATION ■ WANTED— As superintendent or gardener on country estate; 10 years* practical experience in horticultural work; for the past six years actively engaged in landscape work and fruit culture; prefer place to develop, but will consider any good ofi"er; married, abstainer. Address G. D., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by upto- date grower of Roses, Carnations, Gardenias, etc.; at present on large modern establishment; aged 48, married; life experience; active and energetic; best of references as to character and ability; desires a change. Address G. O., care The Florists' Ejccfaange. THE SWEDISH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY of America begs to oiTer the services of first-class private gardeners, superintendents and managers of private estates, capable commercial growers. SITUATION WANTED— By grower of Roses. Carnations, '^ plants, middle aged, single, so state wages. Address G. M., c G. K., Flori handle [ay 1st. :s' Exchange. Address SITUATION WANTEDl.- married, no children, wishes pc class private estate; has had 25 :hcs, flow fruit n, expe] vegetables, shrubs, trees and lanckcap^ Address Albert Pellaton, Box 2, Highw SITUATION WANTED— All-around m enced in greenhouses; German, sober, ii wishes position in commercial place. Hesses Prmtery. 249 Hamburg Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Continued to Xext Column SITUATION WANTED— To take charge, by German, aged 40; good grower of Carnations, Roses, 'Mums and all potted plants; 25 years' experience. ■ Please state wages. Address S. 2., Box 130, Watertown, Conn. EMERSON'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 877 Sixth Ave., New York City, furnishes reliable florists' help from superintendents to general New York or vicinity preferred" SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardene German, single, good experience in greenhouj and outside; references. Address L. L., 59 Merct SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by first- class grower of cut flowers and potted plants; 8 years in present position as foreman. Address F. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By d< and salesman; 12 years' expei igner, decorator ;nce; sober and Address G. H., care SITUATION WANTED— By a good gardener and florist, capable of growing first-class stock; good knowledge of hardy stock. ' " ' — - Address G. The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— German gardei Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Rose grc 20 years' experience; married. Addrt : The Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED AT ONCE— Good grower of genera greenhouse stock on up-to-date place, 40,000 ft. of glass. Permanent position and good pay ' ■^' ' '"^- expected. dress F. J., c i The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Foreman for modern Rose plant; must be thoroughly experienced in Rose growing, also able to plan and manage help to advantage. Please advise, with full particulars as to experience, references and wages desired. Address G. V., care The Florists' Exchange^ growers and four experi" ' Easter plants- btate experience and wages desired. Steady work- Nothing but first class men considered. Address MacRorie-McLaren Company, 711 Westbank trade; good habits, well recom- mended; a good chance for the right man. $12.00 a week to start. Taunton Greenhouses, 151 Weir St., Taunton. Mass. WANTED — 2 greenhouse men; must have several years' experience and be well recom- mended. Steady work; good wages. Address Klugman & Schneirow, 3917 Kingshighway, near Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. NURSERYMAN WANTED— A reliable man for , good builder and have a knowledge < shrubs. State age and Brow Nursery Co., Inc., WANTED— At grower of Ro wifiing worker. s and general stock; Wages S15.00 per w )nality and experience. Address Florists' Exchange. WANTED— AU-i grower. S'lol'th." Prefer one use and window decoratio The Florists' Exchange. ■ uptodate WANTED— Good all-round man for greenhouse work, single man preferred. Address Paul J. Burgevin, No; * " " " '^' WANTED— A oyth Regent St., PortChe ANTED— A young party. Address F. S., }ood position for right t The Florists' Exchange. Bi-Mullej Lindenii- ACHYRANTHES. ■inch, S2.50 per 100, S20.00 j AGERATUM. AGERATUM— Blue Perfection well branched, 234-in. pots, S2. per 1000. 3-in., §5.00 per 100. 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. 50 periOO. sSYd Cadman Ribsam, ALTERNAMTHERAS ALTERNANTHERA. Paronychioides — 2M-inch. S2.50 per 100, S20.00 per li A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Con ALTERNANTHERAS— Brilliantissima a varieties. 2-in. pots. S22.50 per 1000 Kalisch. Middle Village, L. I., NY. ALTERNANTHERAS— 1000 Ycllon plants, ready for 3-in. pots, S2.50 pe: Pfister. LowviUr. N. Y. 100. Carlman Ril AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS— 3-year, selected, heavy tops and roots. 2 to 4 ft.. 12, by mail, tl.50; $6.00 per 100 by express. 2-year. 2 to 3 ft., suong; 12, by mail. $1.26, $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per lOW. by ^pressl 2-year. 18 to 24 in., good; 12. ^^ mail «l nt\. Kn by mail. $2.00; $3.00 per 100, express. Strong, 2-3 er 1000 bj , for trans- Black, Hightsto , N. J. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NAN US— SeedUng,. $10.00 per 1000; 3-in. extra strong plants. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 2>i-in., $3.00 pi 100, New York City. Luuu. 1 uc aoove are irom true green i^sced Roman J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d St. T 100, sio.oo 10 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS $1.00 per 100, $7.50 p«r 10 Greenhouses, ColUntdale. Pa. , N. Tonawanda, N. Y. llmgs; s WieatI I Roehrg Co., Rutherford, N. J. Gloire de Chatelaii Semper florens — foi 2Ji-ind Glory of Cincinn ling, pink ai iO per 100, S 2K-inch, S: A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. REX BEGONIAS— Extra strong, ready for shift; 2H-in. pots, S4.50 per 100. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Cash, please. Vavrous & Sons, Lebanon, I Next Column STOCKJF^OR^ALE BEGONIAS BEGONIAS— Lorraine an In., from leaf cuttinfla May. June and J Cincinnati, 2ii. Place your order July, nu, doUrery. Tt ready. Cincinnati. 2Ji-in. leaf . _ -.- per 100. $176.00 per 1000. Lorraine. 2M-in., $16.00 per 100, $135.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo. BEGONIAS— No cuttings. $20.0 ,2M-in,, LADY PARTNER WANTED— By unmarried man; neat appearing young lady, as partner and manager, with capital; will be protected by mort- gage; to enlarge a fine florist business in Chicago. Address F. V.. care The Florists' Exchange. STOCKJFOR SALE ACHYRANTHES i.«.cupori. ^xi-in. pots, ueuyery from May 15th. Juhus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. CANNAS SURPLUS CANNAS-A great bargain. King Humbert, F. Vaughan. Gladiator. California, New York. Brandywine. Wyoming. Philadelphia. Improved. Express. Duke of Marlboro. Pillar of Hre, Uncle Sam. Louisiana, Venus. Alsace. Niagara, gueen Charlotte. Gladiflora, Souvenir d'A. Crozv. Nothing over $25.00 per 1000. Send for list. Louis B. Eastburn, Kennett Square. Pa. CANNAS— Started plants from flats, ready for 3 and 4-in. pots, liing Humbert, $4.00 per 100, 60c per doz. EgandJe and Chas. Henderson, $2.50 per 100. Mannetto Hill Nurseries, W. A. Finger. Prop.. Hicksville, N. Y. CARNATIONS ' ■ CARNATION CUTTINGS. A splendid stock to offer our trade, not only the novelties but standard varieties as well. A. large supply to select from, especially grown for us. Every cutting that goes out has our guarantee back of It. „, I,, 1°" 1000 Matchless $12.00 $100.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 M°s.(?.°W.Ward.'.'. ■.'.■.': Benora (best variegated) . White Wonder Princess Dagmar (deep cri Champion (Dorner's new ] Scarlet Wonder Pink Delight The HeraTd 50.00 25.00 40.00 12.00 100.00 12.00 100.00 12.00 100.00 Yellow Stone Prince (Dorner's) lO.C . .Dorner's) lO.C Enchantress 3.C Perfection 3.C Enchantress Dorothy Gordon Rose Pink Enchantress . , 3.00 25.00 2-INCH POTS. 100 1000 4.00 836.00 5.00 40.00 Northport mS! c W.Ward.'.'.'. ; ; : ; ; White Enchantress 4.00 35. 00' Our guarantee is back of all stock we send out. Write for prices on large quantities. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-20 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS— From soil. Enchantress, White Enchantress, White Wonder. Mrs. C. W. Ward. $3.50 per 100. Chrysanthemums, from soil. Chas. Razer. Nagoya. $1.50 per 100. All c5>nS! CARNATIONS— From soU and 2-in. pots tress. White Perfection. C. W. Ward. 100. $30.00 pet 1000. Pink Winsors, May Day, White Winsor, $3.00 per 100, $25. " Fine stock. Ed. Buchtenkirch, Sea < CARNATION PLANTS— From 2M-in. pots, 1000 Commodore. $60.00. Frank P. Putnam, P. O. CARNATION CUTTINGS— See my ment page 1021. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St, New York Qty. CHRTSANTHEMUaiS Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Smith's Advance $1.50 $12.50 Polly Rose 1.50 12.50 Unaka 1.50 12.50 Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Robt. HaUiday 1.60 12.50 Alice Byron 1.50 12.60 Roman Gold 1.60 12.50 BonnaB'on 1.50 12.50 Pacific Supreme 1.50 12.60 Ramapo 3.00 20.00 Cash with order, please. FLORAL mLL GARDENS, G. F. Nelpp, Prop. CHATHAM. N. J, CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Major Bon- naffon. well-rooted, strong, grown cool. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rate. Henry Carlos. Mansfield. Mass^ 1054 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. WHITE- 100 „ 1000 Smith's Advance S 3.S0 §17.50 Chls Razer 2.00 15.00 Wkite Perfection 8.00 70.00 Lynnwood Hall Elise Papworth Mrs. Gilbert Drabble Alice Salomon Naomah. . . YELLOW— Chrysolora Comoleta (good qualit: culture) Robt. Halliday Yellow Ivory (sport fron Yellow Salomon Col. Appleton Aug. Dasse DoUy Dimple Golden Eagle Major Bonnaffon !.50 20.00 !.00 25.00 i.OO 25.00 Pacific Supreme. , Pink Ivory WeUs" Late Pink BRONZE— Antique (sport of Enguenard) . CRIMSON— Pockett's Crimson POMPONS', BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES WHITE— Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New. berry. YELLOW— Overbrook, Merstham Tints, Babv. Ouinola. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, AUentown. Souvenir d'Or. RED and RED BRONZE— Lyndhurst, Rufus, Lilia, Julia Lagra vere. PINK— Fairy Queen, Minta, S3.00 per 100 $26.00 per 1000. We would advise placing your orders early, ai each season it has been hard for us to take car. of orders, as a great many customers did noi order until late in the season. Write for our com plete hst. We have a splendid supply to offer Stock guaranteed. Write for prices on largi quantities. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS WHITE 1000 »15.00 15.00 16.00 Smith's Advance »2.0Q October Frost 2.00 Virginia Poehlmann 2.00 Naomah 3.00 Chas. Razcr 2.50 Lynnwood HaU 2.00 Wm. Eaton 2.00 CRIMSON H Pockett's Crimson 2.00 Shrimpton 2.00 O.H.TCahn 2.00 YELLOW Comoleta 2-00 Crocus 2.00 Ramapo 3.(X) Roman Gold 3.00 Yellow Eaton 2.50 Nagoya 2.00 PINK Pacific Supreme 2.00 15.00 Amoiita... 2.00 16.00 Madonna 2.50 20.00 Dr Enguehard 2.50 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Strong, cool grown, from sand. 100 1000 Chrysolora S2.00 Roman Gold 2.00 Bonnaffon 1.50 $12.50 Dolly Dimple 1.50 Pink°£em.' [[[[[[['.'.'.'.'.'.'.[['.'.'.'.'.'.'.[ sioO . Unaka 1.50 Dr. Enguehard 1.50 WeUs' Late Pink 1.60 Lynnwood Hall 1.60 Elsie Papworth 1.60 Garza (select strain) 1.60 Cash, please. THOMAS SKINNER, Mamaroneck Nurseries MAMARONECK, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Alice Solomon, S7.00 Uper 100, $60.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, Wells' Late Pink, White and YeUow Chadwick, Roman Gold. Ramapo, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, Halliday. Unaka, C. Eagle, Early Snow, Lynwood Hall, Patty, A. Byron; Rosette, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Pompons, Qea, Quinola, Klondike, Iva,Baby, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. WiUiam Swayne, Kennet Sq.. Pa Oontlnaed to Nart Oolmnn STOCK FOR SALE CHRTSANTHEUVMS CHRYSANTHEMUIVIS Early WHITE— Chas. Razer, Ivory, Mile. Arlette Dubois, October Frost, Polly Rose, Smith's Ad- vance, White Gloria. YELLOW— Chrysolora, Donatello, Monrovia. October Frost. PINK — Pacific Supreme, Unaka. Nidseason and Late WHITE— Mrs. H. Frick, Dr. Enguehard. Price: 2K-in.'pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Antique (Bronze Enguehard), Chadwick Im- proved, December Gem, Golden Chadwick, Golden Wedding, Harvard, Hirondale, Nagoya. Price: 2M-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Ramapo, Dick Witterstaetter, Mrs. B. E. Hayward. Price: 2}4-m. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per lOOO. 1913 I NTRODUCrriONS— Golden Robin. Lu- cile Quinlan, Mary E. Mever, Alice Salomon. Price: 2K-in. pots, $10.00; Rooted Cuttings, $8.00 per 100. guerite, Clorin $2.50 I ^ __ _. . Fairy Queen. Helen Newberry, Iva, Julie Lagravere, Klondike, La Purite, tula, Quinola, Minta. Zenobia. Price: "3, $26.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, I.OU per luO, $20.00 per 1000. NOVELTIES— Ceico, Leota, Nesco, Golden Climax, Golden Harvest, Golden West, Western Beauty. Price: $2.00 per 10, $15 00 per 100. ANEMONES— AzeIda(New)$2.00 per 10. STAND- ARD KINDS — Alpine Glow, Beatrice Asmus, Bessie Flight, Lida Thomas, Mary Colladay, Katherine Simmons, Mrs. August Knab. Price: 2K-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. SINGLE NOVELTIES— Snow Queen, R. B. Burge, 50c. each. Alleghany Blazing Star, Cel- tic. Tasso, W. Buckingham. $1.2D per 10, $10.00 per 100. Mensa and Josephine, 80c. per 10, $5.00 per 100. STANDARD SINGLES— Anna, Arlee, -- Ladysmith, Mi - • Price: 2Ji-i": -..„, .:ooted Cutting 1000. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. STRONG ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—260 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah, Pacific Supreme, IMc $10.00 per 1000; President ~ ■ , Wm. puckham,_Golden Age, Yellow P " En.. ^.... .^. ....^ Dr. Enguehard, Black Hawk, Cullingfordii CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 15,000 Rooted Cuttings 2!^-in. pots and flats: Maud Dean, Enguehard and Nagoya; Cuttings, $20.00 per 1000; pots, $25.00 per 1000. Josephine, Gloria, Chrysolora, Major Weaver, White Cloud, Bailey. J. K. Shaw and White Shaw; Cuttings, $15.00 per 1000; pots, $20.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash, please. W. G. Neilson, 61 Wadhams St.. Plymouth, CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Halliday, Enguehardt, Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Nonin, Pacific Supreme, Donatello, Perrin, Appleton, Smith's Advance, Unaka. Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per 100; 2Ji-i 100. H. J N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings and 2H-in., all best commercial varieties, including Pompons and single; standard varieties. Rooted Cuttings, $12.60 to $17.60 per 1000; also aU best newer sorts. Ask for list. Stafford Conserva- tories. Stafford Springs, Conn. TRANSPLANTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—Grown cool and true to name; Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme. Dr. Enguehard, Christmas White, Nonin, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1000. C. CYCIiAniBNS s Co., Ruther- CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS— See my DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— Clean, healthy stock, fully matured, novelties and standard varieties, true to name and at reasonable prices. Also Gladioli, field- grown Hollyhocks, Herbaceous plants, etc Send business card for catalogue. W. W. Wilmore. Boi 382, Denver. Colo. Oontlimed to Next Oolmnn STOCK FOR SALE DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— Divided field clumps of standard commercial kinds, labeled true to name; Sylvia, Mrs. Hartung, Souv. G. de Douzon, 26c. per doz., $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Arabello, Bon Ton, Livoiii, Crimson Globe, Maid Of Kent, White Swan, Snowclad, Clifford Bruton, Striped Banner, Bird of Passage, Jamaica, Kreimhilda, Queen Victoria, Wm. Agnew, Keystone, M. Beauty, Mrs. Gladstone, Catherine. Jack Rose, M. D. Hallock, Lyndhurst, Strahlcn Krone, 30r. per doz., $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1000. Floradora, Prince Bismarck, Eloise, President, Grand Guke Alexis, Countess of Lonsdale, K. Duer, Emily, Kaiserin Aug. Vic- toria, Yellow Duke, Standard Bearer, Pretoria, King Carlos, 50c. per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. In mixture of all colors, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. 6 at doz.. 26 at 100, 250 at 1000 rate. Special prices on large lots. Descriptive trade list of Dahlias on application. Mannetto Hill Nurseries, W. A. Finger, Prop., Hicksville, N. Y. DAHLIAS— Whole field clumps in good condition, $1.00 per bushel f. o. b. Varieties: Grand Duke Alexis. Jack Rose, Cardinal, Pompon and Flesh Pink; or will exchange for named Gladiolus bulbs, America preferred. W. S. Mudge, Enterprise Greenhouses, Gasport, N. Y. DRACAENAS — Good, bushy plants, full o-in., »;iD.UU per lui Bros., 622 E. Ularket ! y plants, lull po h with order. Moi FERNS— Boston, Scotti and Roosevelt. See my advertisement, page 1021. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. 1790 E. 101st St., Qeveland, Ohio. FUCHSIAS— 4 best sorts coming in bud, Bl« Prince, Elm City, Speciosa, E. G. Hill. 4- pots. $7.00 per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall £ trenton, n" J. FUNKIA— Variegated, $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Fine stock, try them. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, N. J. GARDEmAS GARDENIA VEITCHII. 2M-inch, $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS. DOUBLES. — 2Ji-in.— — 3-in. 100 1000 100 1000 Poitevine, shrimp pink. $2.50 $22.60 Bcrthe de Presillv, rose pink 2.60 22.50 $4.00 $35.00 Edmond Blanc, bright carmine 2.60 22.60 f Fleuve Blanc, pure white... ....2.50 22.60 3.50 30.00 Jean Viaud, bright mauve rose 2.50 22.50 4.00 35.00 La Favorite, finest pure white 2.60 22.60 3.50 30.00 Marquise de Castellane, crimson 2.60 22.60 4.00 35.00 Mme. Buchner, snow white 2.50 22.50 4.00 35.00 Ornella, deep scarlet.. 2.50 22.50 S. A. Nutt, deep, vel- vety'crimson 2.60 22.50 3.60 30.00 SINGLES. Qefton, deep scarlet. . . 4.00 35.00 5.00 40.00 let. . ! 3.00 25.00 5.00 40.00 Count Zeppelin, light vermilion 3.00 25.00 Eugene Sue, russet or- ange 2.60 22.50 Mrs. E. G. Hill, light salmon 2.60 22.50 Feuer, brilliant crimson. 3.00 25.00 5.00 40.00 Write for complete list. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. GERANIUMS. Comtesse de Harcourt (White)— S. A. Nutt (Scariet)— 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. GERANIUMS— Good, strong plants, 2)i-in., ready to shift, about 600 S. A. Nutt, 600 Ricard, 800 La France (salmon), $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. E. Smith, Newtown, GlRANIUMS— Good, fine stock. S. A. Nutt; Sweet Alyssum and Salvia Bonfire, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. S. Pfeuffer, Chester Heights, HELIOTROPE bushy and rlean, free from rust. 2J^-in., per 100; 4-in., in bud, $7.00 per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. HELIOTROPE. ch pots, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Oontlnaed to Next Ooln STOCK FOR SALE HOLLYHOCKS HOLLYHOCKS— Double, Red, Pink, White, Salmon, Maroon, Yellow. Strong, healthy, field- grown, transplanted; 100 for $5.00, 500 for $15.00, lOOO for $26.00. Jackson &. Perkins Co., Newark, HTDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA AVALANCHE— A splendid, large, white variety with a well-established reputation. An easy variety to force. We have to ofer 3000 fine pUnts in 2^-in. pots at $5.00 per 100; $46.00 d tubs, $1.50-$3.5« _. „_ _, $5.00-$7.50 each. > Roehrs Co., Rutberford, N. J. Iris Pallida Dalmatica Beautiful lavendei : beautiful of all the CINCINNATI, OHIO GERMAN IVY— From Rooted Cutrings in. pots, 50c. to $5.00 per 100. Cool gro strong, many leads; sample free. S. E. Warrensburgh. N. Y. NURSERY STOCK Ampelopsis Veitchii 'oT- 2 and 3-yr. Field-j $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per IC 3-4 ft., $1.26 per 10, $8.00 per Chlnensls, 1-yr., $5.00 per 100, - - $6.00 per '" 2-yr., No. 2. 1000. Golden Spinea, - Wistaria Golden Leaf CallfortUa Privet. 12-18 in., cut back once, transplanted, $12.00 per 1000, $100.00 per 10.000. 2-yr., 18-24 in., $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 2-yr., 2-3 ft. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Ball and Stanj dard Privet, price on appl: id blue, 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft., $1.00 per 10, $C per 10. $8.00 per 100. ) per 100. 4-6 i ft., $1.50 per ] red, , $4.60 per 100. .6 ft., S1.26 .$12.00 per 100. Standard Altliaea, red, white and blue, 3-4 ft., $2.60 per 10, $20.00 per 100. 4-5 ft., $3.00 per 10, $26.00 per 100. 6-6 ft.. $3.50 per 10, $30.00 per 100. Lombardy Poplar, 6-8 10, $10.00 1 iO, $12.00 per 100. 10-12 ft., per 100. 12-14 ft., 2-2)^ in., per 100. Welgela Rosea, " Wft!!' $1.76 p. 10, S15.C ft., $1.00 per 10, er 10. Fin Oaks, Packing free Stock you will want this Spring and as good as can be grown Get my prices, they are right 100,000 CaBfomia Privet, «n sizes. 25,000 Berberis Thunhergii, all sizes. 26,000 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2- and 3-year vines. 10,000 Hydrangea PanicuIaU and other shrubs, 2- and 3-year. .... . „ . 10.000 Assorted 2-year vines, C ematis Panicu- lata. Honeysuckles, Wistarias, Kudiu Vme and 4- in. pot plants of English Ivy. Purple Japan Maples. Rhododendrons, 18 to 24, welt set with buds. 50,000 Caladium Esculentum, Dahlias. Cannas. Geraniums and other beddmg stock. 200,000 best commercial Rooted Cuttings Chrysanthemums com- Kalmia Latifolia Extra fine specimen for landscape work. 5 to 10 carloads. Address K. M. BOPP, Ore HiU, Conn. PRIVET CALIFORNIA Per 1000 12tolSinch« $8.00 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2 to 8 feet 12.60 3 to 4 feet 20.00 Also A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Fits, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowerlnft Shrubs. Write for pnces. OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVI11E,AIA Oontianed to Next Page April 35, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1055 STOCK FOR SALE SURPLUS PRIVET— Calif 100. Ibota Privet, -• • -"I per $2.50 12 to IS i 100. Amurense Privet, the evergreen 3 ft.. $20.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., $30.00 j at 1000 rate. Southside Nurseries, Che BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 3-yr.. 12 to IS-in., $3.00 per 100; 18 to 24 in., $4.00 per 100. Eng- Ush Ivy, 2-vr., field grown, $4.00 per 100; 1 yr. Rooted Cuttings, 6 to 12-in., $8.00 per 1000. Nor- way Maples, 4 to 10-in., S2.00 per 1000. B. A. Bohuslav & Son. Newport, R. 1. and tliruty I 12 ft. high, . Richard Franke, ,N. Y. FRENCH NURSERY STOCK VICTOR DETRICHE & CO. New York Office: " '""*" 17sSt 1 & Perkins Co., Newark. New Yo CALIFORNIA PRIVET— 1 year, 12-in., or 2 or more branches. $8.00 per 1000. 1 ye to 12-in., $'i.00 per 1000. 1 year, rooted plan transplanting, $3.00 per 1000. Harry B. Edw Little Silver, N. J. LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-tl.OO each. Standards, $7.50-$10.00 each. Pyramlda. $5.00-$7.50 e^cb JuUus Roehrs Co.. Ruther- $5.00- ford, PRIVET — Ovalifolium Aureum, Golden-leaved Privet, from 2J^-in. pots, very branchy, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. Try them. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington. N. J. BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. In various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BAY TREES— Standards and Pyramids. AU sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plant! 126,000 LARGE, stocky (SeptemBer transplanted) field-grown, blooming Pansy Ijlants. Henry Mette's strain, all salable stock, satisfaction guar- anteed, $1.00 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens. Kalamazoo, Mich. Odiers, Bugnc Orchid flowering, selling varieties, $10.00 per 1000. Dighton, Mass. PETUNIAS. Double White. 2K-inch, S2.50 per 100, $20.( 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. i=:'fi ROSE PLANTS— Pink Killarney, 2M-in. pots, $46.00 per 1000; Richmond, 2'A-m. pots, 845.00 per 1000; American Beauty, 2>i-in. pots, SGO.OO per 1000. This is fine stock, clean and healthy. L. B. Coddington. Murray Hill. N. J. ROSES. On their own roots— 86.00 per 100. 850.00 per 1000. 175 Bride 550 Perle 600 Bridesmaid 250 Melody 1000 Wm. R. Smith A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. SHAWYER ROSE PLANTS. A 1— In 2M-in. and 3-in. pots, ready for delivery. Attrac- tive prices. Write W. G. Badgley, Chatham, 100. Killarney $5.00 per 100. Vinca Variegated, 2H-in., 82.60 per 100. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N. J. SALVIAS 25,000 SALVIA Zurich, extra fine, ready for 4-in. shift; will produce cuttings now. 2y^~in. pots, $2.50 per 100, SIS.OO per 1000. 3-in., 85.00 per 100. Transplanted Seedlings, Sl.OO per 100; SS.OO per 1000. Cariman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. SALVIAS— Bonfire, strong, healthy plants, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. J. Henry Bartram. Lansdowne, Pa. STOCK FOR SALE ASTER SEED— Semple's Late Branching Whit Non-Lateral and Upright; "" ' Pink, Deep Branching and C „ also all colors mixed, 40c. per oz. postpaid. Mudge, Enterprise Greenhouses, Gasport, T "lOOO. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS— The best commercial vuietin; THERE are so many Sil you should be particular The originator's stock can SNAPDRAGON. Yellow— Whiti^2K-inch, S A. N. Pierso per 100. Golden Yellow, Rooted Cutti..„_, ._._ per 100. Jerry Brookins & Son, Orchard Pari SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, 2)f-in. stock, good and itrong, $4.00 per 100; $36 00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. White Bros.. Medina, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS— 10,000 Rooted Cuttings Silver Pink, Yellow and White. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Pa, SNAPDRAGON— Silver Pink, Rooted Cutting! Sl.OO per 100. Cash, please. Wheatfield Greet houses, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. . N. Pierson, Inc., Cromw STOCKS— The best commercial vraieties; S pots, SI.76 per 100. Extra strong seedlinir; per 100. CasK, please. T. W. Lawton, 127 I STOCKS— Cut-and-Corae-Again, White, pin] blue, mixed, ready for 4-in. shift. $2.00 pe Cariman Ribsam. 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. VERBENAS. VERBENAS— Bushy, clean stock, free of mammoth flowrrinc, all colors. 23.^-in. i $2.50 per 100, S22.-50 per 1000. Cariman Rib 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. 1000. Cash, Carnation or 'Mum Cuttings. What have you? Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. VINCA VARIEGATA— 15,000 extra 10 to 16 tips and leads, can be divid on, $8.00 to SIO.OO per 100. Cash, pie & Son, Vinca Specialists, Auburn, N. \ 4000 VINCA VARIEGATA— 2H-in. po strong plants, ready to shift, $26.00 t Cash Witt order. John R. Mitchell. 1 divided u r 1000. Cash ite College, Pa. VINCA VARIEGATA— Frc per 100. Extra strong plan Park Ridge. N. J. with order. S. G. Benjai 1500 GREEN I per lUUU. Cash hkill, N. Y. NCAS— Extra he, can be divided, $8.00 per Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. \ 25.000 PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS— Fine ■■■ ■ Sl.OO P2;jf " ■ Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE MISCKULANEODS Gracilis' and Crystal Palace ' Compac'ta Dwarf Petunia, Brilliant and Snowball; Dwarf Ageratum, Imperial White and Blue Perfection; Celosia, Plumosa Thompsoni, red, and crimson, Glasgow Prize, red; all ready for 2]4-\n., 60r. per 100. Pansies. in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100; 3-in. paper pots, $3.00 per 100, from best mixtures of- fered by six leading seedsmen. Centaurea Can- didissima. ready for 2H-in., 82.00 per 100. Andrew Akers, Johnstown. Pa. Cycas palm leaves of all sizes from 12 in. to 60 in. Cycas plants from two-leaf seedlings to 7 ft. tem with 9 ft. spread of leaves. Aspidistra lurida, pot grown, good percentage Pandanus Veitchii, small plants for forcing. Anindo Donax, var. and green. Theodore Outerbridge, Sunnvlands. Bermuda. 100. Hybrid Petunias, Seedlir per 100. All fine plants, will bloom this season. Paul Patterson, Box 73, Perryville, Cecil Co., Md. COLEUS— 2H-in., yellow and red, $20.00 per 1000. Carnations, transplanted, Boston Market, 816.00 per 1000. Paul Brummer, Corona, L. I., CAMPANULA VIDALII— Good plants old, 83.20 per doz., by parcel post pre D. Sturtevant, 6406 Franklin Ave., Hoflyi Angeles, Cal. 1000 ROSE GERANIUMS— 2J^.in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Schenectady, N. Y. FOR SALE— Sweet Williams, field plants. Auricula and large-flowered double mixed. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. A. C. MacGillivray, Tenafly, CALENDULA— Ready for 3-in. 2!^-in. pots, S2.50 per 100, $: Cariman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Tre 1.50 per 1000. Hy Paul! Corona, L. I., N.Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS >.60 per 1000. H. CELERY PLANTS— Goldei per 1000. Cash'.' Brill Celcr CABBAGE PLANTS— Seedlings, $1.00 per 1000; strong, transplanted, $2.60 per 1000. Grand Rapids Lettuce, same price. Danville Floral Co., STOCK WANTED ge bushes of Rosemary. State age, Eiscman Ave, Flushing, FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE OR RENT— For $1260 in cash and equity valued at $3500 in 2K acres of land and greenhouse range of 14,000.sq. ft. of glass and in Hills, N. Y., five i property, list of stock, etc.. Inquire o 113 W. 28th St., New York City. FOR SALE — 5 greenhouses containinft about 15,000 sq. ft. of glass, fully equipped, with- out stock, at Wyomissing. Pa., 60 miles from Philadelphia; excellent local trade. Price: FOR SALE— Big bargain. 35 acres fruit and flower farm; 3000 Peach trees in full bearing; over 100,000 Aster plants, ready for transplanting; 2 greenhouses, other fruits; running stream; com- Elete irrigation system for the whole farm; 6-room ouse, barn, chicken house. Yearly income, $3000.00. Price 810,000.00, half cash. A. Lesoil, Park Ridge, N. J. FOR SALE OR FOR RENT— A good paying green- house business in good location, 25 miles from New York, established 29 years, 12 large green- houses with stock or without stock, about 40,000 sq. ft. of glass, all in good order. Address G. L., care The Florists' Exchange. OR R] ontheN. Y., N. H. &H. R.R.. less than 10 mmutes' walk from station, in heart of high-class section. Mrs. A. L. Koster. 306 Winthrop Ave., New Haven, FOR SALE- ho.ise lots, i ither or_ sec gethcr FOR SALE OR RENT FOR RENT— 7 greenho Address Frederic Storm, Baysidc, Florists' Exchange. _E — A first-class flower shop, complete , baskets, vases, etc. Open for in- 995 6th Ave, New York Gty. FOR SALE— 7,600 sq. ong island, i reTheFIoris SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bargains New and Second-Hand SPECIAL OFFERS 1-inch S. H. Blk., per 100 feet. . . . $2.60 IJi-lnch S. H. Blk., per 100 feet. . . . 4.45 2-inch New Blk., per 100 feet 7.80 All sizes in stock for immediate shipment Eagle Pipe Supply Co., inc: 29 Howard St., N. Y. City GUARANTEED NON-KINK HOSE in odd lengths with couplings, 10c. per ft. This hose is fresl made, and worth 20c. a ft DOUBLE LIGHT HOTBED SASH, 3x6 ft., from very best cypress, 2-in. thick, iron crossbar, two layers double tnick glass at $3.35. Single layer hotbed sash. $1.60. PANSY BOXES, 12x20x3 in. deep, Sc. each. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1398 to 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO LEASE— A few gre. some retail trade. Address F. Florists' Exchange. BOWKER'S FINE GROUND BONE— For Ho- -Hudson, N. Y. SPHAGNUM MOSS JERSEY'S SPHAGNUM MOSS— In 5 or barrel bales. GREEN CLUMP MOSS i ROTTED FEAT— Extra fine and dry, by barrel or sack. For prices etc., write G. Van Note & Co., Barnegat, N. J. per 100, $25.00 i 6000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Excellent 2M-in- stock, right size for center plants. 81.30 per doz., 810.00 per 100, 895.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong. clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in., 84.00 per doz., S30.00 per 100; 4 in., 86.00 per doz., 845.00 per 100; 5-m., $9.00 per doz., 870.00 per 100. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in first-class condition. 3-in., 83.00 per doz., 820.00 per 100, 4-in., S5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Perfect 2M-in. stock, $3.00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000. STRONG SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. 81.00 per 100, 89.00 per 1000. All from best greenhouse-grown seeds. PTERIS ANDERSONl. familj^. A distinct. J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. Exchange 1036 The Florists' Exchange Essex County (N. J.) Florists' Club **The Exchange" in New Jersey— The Growers at Easter The reg-ular monthly meeting' of the Essex Co. (N. J.) Florists' Club was held in the Krug:er Auditorium, Belmont ave., Newark, on Thursday evening, April 16. President Jacohi occupied the chair, and there was a very large attendance. The meeting was called to order by the presi- mittee reported that the banquet held on March 19 was very successful, having met all expenses. There were three ap- plications for membership and took the J. M. White of The Exchange asked all the members for their port to make The Florists Exchange a State of New Jersey as do his share toward helping the sentative, that he hoped to have at least two pages in The Exchange each week, with their advertisements or a picture of their store or some little news about them, but would do nothing unless he had the support of each member of the club, as well as the support of every florist in the State. The next speaker was the Secretary, Mr. Crossly, " ' ' ' .... ' " ■ " the ffrowe.„ ...^„...„ ^.^. egetable dealer florist at Easter. He said that he did not think that it was quite right on the part of the grower to do so, as it is the only time in the year that the florists .,__.-._ , ^gg^ -jyj^p Crossly a^~ had occasion to call one of the local growers about two or three days before Easter to purchase some stock for his trade, and while there he said that he saw about five vanloads of Hyacinths. Tulips, etc., but was in- formed that none of it was to be sold at wholesale, but was going to be taken to the city market and be sold at retail. Mr. Crossly stated that the stock was sold much cheaper than he or anyone else in the city could afford to sell it for, ber V^L! ery g done away with ne Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Club Dnly mustered about i'isiting trip. The first - ye Daisies, Mme. Ferret Pansies, dragons, Lupins, Mignonette, Myosotis and Calendula, as well as a number of houses filled with Carnations, all of which were in good shape, especially Scarlet Wonder and Eureka in the scar- lets. Elmer and Chas. B. Weaver's places adjoin each other, and this was the next stop. Sweet Peas and Carna- tions are found here by the thousands, Chas. B. making a specialty of Peas, and he has a light blue and a light pink that will make a sensation if he them to get on the market; type that seedling of tt 3use of Comfor inion of a gooc it certainly wa; H. D. Rohr. was made, and here the quality was in evidence -^ introduction. Scarlet Wond fulfilling its name. Orchi* Sweet Peas, as good as the at Harvey's, were here ii Rohrer's grow a few side lin such as Stocks, Calceolaria everything i; ith his own :r Carnation, id fiowering 3 ?n ^"lint's Pelargon- else has it. Mr. Rohrer is fortunate in having his two sons with him, Harry and Abraham, and to this fact is due part of the quality always found here. The meeting was given over to the co-operative buying question, and the flower show consisted of a side line of exhibits of orchid flowering Peas from H. D. Rohrer, a specimen pla - -- - blue Hydrangea from B. new Geraniums fron- " some Enchantr from Carl Brackbill. The co-operative buying committee called for a short experience meeting, and found that quite a bit of money had been saved le saving on a single s he said, to pay his The the club' for rangement Herr, Rudolph Nagle, Harry id Chas. Edgar reported hav- as far as they could with ar- until a date was fixed. The d on Nov. 5, 6 and 7 as the The committee reported for a large disp] Kohr. Elmer W were appointed this class. Frank and H. M. Moore arrange Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Horticultural Society The members of this society turned out in force at the monthly meeting held in Doran's Hall, Greenwich, Conn., on Friday evening, April 10. President Willianison called the meeting to order promptly at 8 o'clock. Three new mem- bers were elected and five propositions for membership were received. The sports, which very satisfactory. Che chedules for both exhibitions will I attractive. The Summer show held on the grounds of the Port (N. Y.) Hospital, June 19 20. The Fall show will be held at New Rochelle, N. T., location and dates to be announced later. Several letters from business firms and other friends of the society were read, offering cash and other prizes for the premium lists of both exhibitions. J. K. M. L. Farquhar of Stamford, Conn., were present :his meeting and each responded to invitation to address the meeting. Shore, with over 50 years' experi- ! as a gardener, is still in active Fuld's point gave the members some .food for thought. Mr. Brown spoke briefly and complimented the members on their suc- cesses at the Spring show recently held in N. T. at the Grand Central Palace. It is worthy of note that the members of this society made a remarkable show- ing, winning 18 first prizes, 8 second prizes, and two silver medals, as well as two certificates of merit. If the members of other local societies could try to do as well the Spring show in greatly enjoyed by all present. The exhibition tables were loaded with some very choice and well grown the judges made the following ai __ Thos. Aitcheson. cultural certificate, specimen plant of Dendrobium chryso- toxum. Owen A. Huninoh. cultural rtificate vase of Antirrhinums, as- ng awards: rted 6ft. Dte of thanks for Carnation White chantress. W. H. Watermoucki, vote of thanks for Carnation Salmon Beautjs'. P. W. Popp, vote of thanks for double Tulip El Toreador. Oscar Addor, highly commended for a fine specimen plant of Marguerite. P. "W. POPP. Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Society llii monthly meeting was held on April 8 at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, N. T., President H. Gaut in the chair. Special prizes for the Fall show were re- ceived from the following seed firms: Burnett Bros., Stumpp & Walter Co., Peter Hender- son & Co., A. T. Bodding- ton, W. B. Marshall & Co.. Vaughan' Seed Stor Roehrs Co., B. B. Conine and M. Stapleton. A letter read from the National Co. fine Elec- tion of new members; Bdw. Rorke, Locust Valley, L,. I., and Leon Manmfroy, Roslvn, L. I. Mrs. W. Rossiter of Glen Cove was elected to honorary mem- bership. Judges for the month- ly exhibits: S. J. Trepess, Jas. Duthie, Geo. Ashworth. Awards made were as follows: 12 large trumpet Narcissi — 1, J. "W. Bveritt. 12 early single Tulips — 1, H. Gaut. 1 pan Hya- cinths— 1, F. Honeyman. Cer- tificates of culture were awarded to H. Gaut for collection of 12 vegetabl herbs; F. Honeyman ft specimen plant of Schiza H. Gaut for two pans of Irises. Honorable mention to Jas. Mc- Carthy for vase Carnations and to Jas. Macdonald for vase double Tulips. Mr. Wilkinson of the N. T. State Dept. of Agriculture gave an interesting and in- structive address on "Home Gardens" which was cut short owing to the lecturer having to leave. Afterward Mr. Jas. Duthie spoke of the vegetables shown at the State Fair, at Syracuse, mentioned by Wilkinson. These i ' are usually a coll monstrosities dumpe table. The secretary structed to write Wilkinson to see what 'Let quality and not Thursday afternoon, ion of Prospect Park, a social and smoker was held, dates for the society's shows in are:. Rose show, June 9; Dahlia Oct. 6; Chrysanthemum show, O Indianapolis, Ind. The Market Cold and unseasonable weather has caused much irregularity in counter trade. Spring decorations and funeral work fortunately are up to their full standard, and business is reported good The supply of flowers, of late, has been tremendous. Much that was intended for Easter is coining in now, and it is quite impossible for the same to be realized upon. Easter Lilies in particular are on hand by the thousands. The usual quotation is $8 per hundred, but this figure is far from obtainable. The re- tail price has been cut to $2 and $3 per dozen. quils at $1.50 to $2 per hundred are among the very plentiful flowers. Elegant Rhododendrons, Lilacs, and rambler Roses are now offered at whole- sale for less than half obtainable before the holiday. Much of the fine stock is kept from going to waste by the diligent use of the cut lowers in the flower shops. Home grown Roses are not of the qual- ity they should be at $2 to $8 per hun- dred. Telegrams and quotations are con- stantly received from the surrounding cities offering select Roses as low as $4 per hundred, seconds at $3 per hundred and shorts alt $10 per thousand. Those for Mothers' Day. Extensive window advantage of those quotations are in a position to make good money. Callas are in super-abundance at $S to $10 per hundred. Elegant Spanish Iris is seen at $3 to $4 per hundred, whole- sale, and 75e. to $1 per dozen retail. Local and Eastern Violets are seldom being handled and are almost out of the market because of the recent warm weather. A few Cattleyas still remain at 3oc to 50c. each. Carnations are much better than they were a month ago at $2 to $3 per hun- dred wholesale, and 50c. to $1 per dozen retail. Notes best Easter in its history. Bel; ports from the flower shops and outlying florists report the same conditions. Secretary Steinkamp, of the State Flo- rists' Association, has been requested to urge a proclajnajtion from the Governor for Mothers' Day. Extensive window trimming and advertising will make this day a most beneficial one for the trade, as was the case last season. J. A. Van Leeuwen visited the growers last week in the interest of his firm, J. Van Leeuwen & Son. John Driesprong is calling on the local trade. Robert Ellis and Albin Schrieber have the Bertermann places in first class con- dition. The Easter demand made upon them is not apparent, as all the room is again taken. The sale of Boxwoods seems to be ex- ceptionally large this year. Some of the large wholesalers are already running short of select sizes, and if the present demand continues Boxwoods will be a scarce article before the season is over. The Ropke Floral Co. on E. Wash- ington St. had an extended run of funeral work last week. It is well pleased with its new location. The Smith & Young Co. is cutting a heavy crop of Roses. Hartje & Elder are making their usual [emorial. Day plans in the way of houses on the property terv. Tlie new houses -will cover a patch of "ground 52x125 sq. ft., and will be used exclusively for the growth of Roses. AprU 35, 19U. The Florists' Exchange 1057 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists r iiMiMniii[X]iiiiniiiiri[X]iiiiiiiniii[xiiiiiiiMMiicx]iMniiiiiii[X]iiiiiiiniii[miiiiiiiniii[X3Niiiiiiiiii[X]iiiiiiiMiii[xiiiiiiiiiiHicx]niiiu iiicxjiiiiiiiiiiiicxjiiiiiiiiiiiitxiiiiiiiiiniic: =1 THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA MdnOridl Ddy » is not early to prepare forlt MAKE UP YOUR WREATHS NOW Oak Sprays Magnolia Leaves """'Zi'^X""'"'' In Brown, Red and Green Then our Wonderful Collection of CREPE FLOWERS, in which are to be had Carnations, Roses, Dahlias, Sweet Peas, Asters, Hyacinths and all other flowers. They are a splendid substitute for the real article l^f ^'IglllQ DcsiOnS Original and standard goods. The very latest designs ; flowers and foliage true to ^ * nature. Special designs made to order from our own factory. METAL WREATHS. Original and standard goods; all newest designs; special designs made to order; all from our own factory Look Over Our Silent Salesman for Other Accessories, or Better Still, Come and See Us H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.. 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- Pro^esaivc Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. derstand , methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable for those who would have the pleasantest homes. 260-page Catalog free. Write today Dept. F. E., Springfield. Mass. Reclprocltj'— Saw The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Complete Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GIBBONS THE SNILAX MAN WILD SMILAX for Easter in unlimited quanti- ties, $2.50 per case- RED LEVEL, - SLABSMS SPHAGNUM MOSS Spring Stock Large bales, $1.50 per bale. JOS G. NEIDINGER 1513-15 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. A Record To Be Proud 01 {The Florists' HaU Association has paid 2000 I losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER. Saddle River, N. J. Cleveland, 0. Tlie weather the past week has been rather chanseable — a little raan mixed in with several cold nights. Stock is overplentiful, due, no doubt, to the slump caused by Easter rusli. Roses, especially the two "Killarneys, can be had in quan- tities ait a very cheap price. Some of the specials are bringing 8c. and lOc, and are selling in small quanbi'ties. Rich- mond is about equal to the demand at prices from 3c. to 10c. Sunbursts are plentiful, cotor off, price 4c. to 12c. Mis. Aaron Ward is still in good demand, with prices somewhat lower — 3c. to Sc. American Beauty is also ple-ntifuJ and prices very :much lower. The best Sweet Peas are equal to- all calls ; quality not so good on aeconnt of the warm days ; prices 75c. to $1..50. Valley is plentiful, of very good qual- ity, prices .3c. to 4c. There is abundance of Oalendiula, Por- iietmenots and other small stuff in the market for all demands. Spanish Iris is a staple flower now, and sells at 4c. to Gc. Green goods are plentiful, with tbe exception of common fern, which is very scarce in this market. Prices remEiin the .1. M. Gasser Co. is cutting some vei-y fine Lupines ; the Carnations are in very fine condition, with a steady cut. Some extra fine Valley is arriving daily. The Cleveland lOut Flower Co.'s Roses from Newton Falls are beyond all expec- tations and are averaging three to one better than the old place. The cut of Irises is heavy at present, and of extra good quality. Mothers' Day is next on the program : the retailers bave begun their preirara- tions already with window decorations. New Haton. Cokn.— The Elm City Nursery Co. has acquired a large tract of land immediately south of the Woodmont station in Milford, and another tract di- rectly north of the station in Orajige. The property mil be used for nursery purposes. Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daUy from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.60 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, fl.OO per 1000, or $7.50 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-Ib. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.60 per case. Order in advance and have fresh atodc. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. pel bunch of 60 sprays. Try them. Mil Kinds of Evergreens CroAvl Fern Co. MILLINGTON, VIASS. GREEN SHEET MOSS For lining hanging baskets, i for window decorations r--* pot plants, ferns, palms. Per Bale (5 bundles).. Special price on larger quantities. Geo. fl. Angermullcr.'f^.'L'SSil^'S.^ Reciprocit.v— Saw it in tbe Eichapge Southern Wild Smilax Special Vmm Oefer . ,..^ ^ oI,;„,„„nt OUR No. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE Any quantity, prompt shipment CHIFFON RIBBON. S3. 50 per case Something new in the ribbon line. All colors, Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss i° y^'- » " <='="• ^i "o p" toit. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. I WI^DlER WtiOlESAlE flORftl CO. Will help all around It Fon mentlo°tbe Exchange 1310 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Do Not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE Se Pine Street, NEW YORK Exchange WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone St., ROCHESTER. N. Y. Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS 1058 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists BostoirHENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.-Mass. Low Special Price BOXES MauiU 18x 5x3... 21x 5x3}^. 24x 5x3}^, 28x 5x31^, 21x 8x5... 30x 5x3J^. 24x 8x5... Per 100 1 .$1.50 . 1.65 . 2.15 . 2.65 . 2.65 . 2.85 . 3.00 Manila 28x 8x5. 30x 8x5. 36x 8x5. 30x12x6. 36x14x6. 36x12x6. PmIOO .$3.30 . 4.00 . 5.00 . 5.80 . 7.00 . 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x16x7... $3.00 18x18x8 .... 6.0C 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9.... 8.00 VIOLET BOXES Per 100 8 x5x3...$1.60 9^x6x4 ... 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 12 x8x7 ... 3.00 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. In order tc Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES Per 4"x 8 inch.. $1.50 8 X 12 inch . . 2.00 12x16 inch.. 2.50 16x20 inch .. 3.00 20x24 inch.. 3.50 Imported Per 100 24x28 inch. $4.50 28x32 inch.. 5.50 32x36 inch .. 6.50 36x40 inch.. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOITHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEIC0TH(E SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 $2.00 per 1000 secure these low prices, please mention this ad. SPECIAL Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000, $7.S0 per 10,000 Fancy FERINS Dagger SPECIAL SPHAGNUM MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality ORDER NOW HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES ^ ^^efIrence"o"Sth'^th HARDY CUT EVERGREENS order. improve Your sales Wllh our Artisne, Ready-seiiiog iNoveiiies FANCY BASKETS, EVERLASTING WREATHS. AUMER. DIERKS (Bi ARENWALD Office and Salesroom: 4 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE, 8306 MADISON SQUARE Reciprocity — Saw It la the Exchange The Kervan Co."9J!5?*,?.hst NA/HOLESALI ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilax. Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock, Laurel. Spruce and Box Wood Branches, Ropings made on order, all kinds ancy and Uagp;er hei Galax and Leucoth< Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Painted Palmetto, Dyed Shee Green and Bronze Sprays, Sphagnum, Sheet Moss, Cocoa Give credit where credit is due — Mention Excha: REED & KELLER S'a%''o'';;;"'rT FLORISTS' SUPPLIES rn^a''*^lsKTT''^^8iR 122 W. 25fh Street NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exeban McCRAY Refrigerators For Florists g?^^£^e^£: what kind of cut flowers you intend to use in it, and whether it is for display or storage purposes. McCRAV REFRIGERATOR CO" 667 Lake Street. Kendallville. Ind. ^ ~\ ^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS - PHILADELPHIA, PA. < ^^ w-;.... . , ^ " jlp^:;:; ii I trade, by V l\S() (TLiitle Rutland, Vt. If a few days of iSummerlike wea*her, followed by warm rain and floods, is a reminder of Spring, then we m-ust be on tlie verge of it, for we bave the whole combination. The farmer and gardener alike have awakened and are coming forth much like the bear, who comes from bis bole in search of food, the former, however, have come for seed, which is on the move ; the prospects are for a heavy demand for most every one There is fair call for funeral work, but the plant and cut flower trade remains — like the paper on the wall, FiTZ. Lincoln, III. — Will Hembreiker, fore- man at the GuUett greenhouses, has pur- chased a greenhouse establishment in Springfield. lies Cole, also of the Gul-. lett greenhouses, will move to Spring- field to take charge. Mr. Hembreiker does not intend to move for a year at least, and will remain temporarily with Gullett Bros., in whose employment he has been for the past 22 years. The Florist's Exchange 1059 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists ^ f No. I. Cabit wire chain lung rs, measure inside 14x11, $1.65. No. 2. Cane close weave hangers, measure inside 14x11, $1.59. Hanging Plant Baskets I hangers, metal lin. $4.50 $6.00 WIRE BASKETS. Made to s^nd o. ha„„ price pe. a^en , RUSTIC LAUREL HEXAGON SHAPE -BASKETS. Strong and durable, will not cract or break. Per do.. 16.00 21.00 26.00 Rustic Chairs, Settees, Window Boxes, Wheelbarrows, Tables, Pedestals, Vases, Tubs, Summer Houses In Cedar, Laurel, Birch and Bamboo All kinds of Rustic Work built on Contract. Estimates furnished. Wire Garden Arches, Garden Borders, Trellises, etc. REED tc KELLER PJonsts' supplies 120-122 West 25th Street, NEW YORK Columbus, 0. Joe Hettenthal denies the report that he sung "Hail, Smiling Morn" when his greenhouses suffered by the recent hail storm here, but he certainly felt glad to know he carried hail insurance, and was even more pleased with the prompt set- tlement that was made, which enabled him immediately to resume business and make up the loss. Emil Metzmiur was one who was not insured, but has now done so, although as he says 'tis a case of "locking the door after the horse has been stolen" ; yet he feels content to pay and take no more chances. The Franklin Park Floral Co. was just on the edge of the storm. Its range is one of the oldest, and consequently less valued than were its more modern, yet the loss of stock is often of far more importance, and some excellent plants are here. Underwood Bros, say that they would not rebuild here should they ever be hit, yet they report the best season on record, with but very little stock left over; the samples are of first quality. The writer was piloted through the lower portion of the dwelling, built and occupied by the worthy founder, a sturdy, honorable Scot, since passed to the great beyond. The building is now used as an overflow dur- ing the rush periods. Livingston Seed Co. is experiencing a brisk trade but everything is moving along with clocklike precision, the result of careful preparation beforehand. G. Stephens is located at the entrance to the cemeteries and in conseqence does a good business the entire season. W. M. Wire Hanging BasKets SCROLL TOP 10-inch $1-50 12-inch 1.75 14-inch 2.75 16-inch 4.00 18-inch 6.00 PLAIN TOP 10-inch $1.25 12-inch 1.50 14-;nch 2.50 16-inch 3.75 18-inch 5.00 OEOROE B. HART Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies t7=Sl Stone Street, ROCHESTER, IV. Y. M. RICE CO., THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WIRED TOOTHPICKS Southeni Wild Smilax 10.000. $1.75; 50.000. $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. WoONSOCKET, R. I. — W. H. Flye has u-chased a tract of land off S. Main .. containing abont 54,000 sq. ft. [r. Flye will use the property in con- ?ction with his greenhouses. MICHIOAIV CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. N It in the Exchange $3.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWELL The Woodsman Co. Everything in SoutbeTn EvergTeens AUABAJVIA RUSSIN & HANFLINO Telephone, Madison Square 3053 Willow and Fancy Baskets for florists 1060 The Florists' Exchange 50,000 Bedding Plants First Class Stock 100 1000 .S2.00 . 2.00 SIS.OO Ageratum. White and blue, 2-it Alyssum. Double white, 2}4-in . . L Savitzii. 2-in Coleus, 10 varieties, 2«-iii 2.00 Cuphea (Cigar Plant), 2-in. 2.00 Cyclamen, Winterich's strain 5.00 Dracaena Indivlsa. 3-in 6.00 Dracaena indlvLsa. Wn 20.00 , assorted. .rted. 3-in Feverfew. 2K-i Geraniums, mixed. 2J^-in. . . Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi. 2 Geraniums, Ivy mixed. 2^-i Heliotrope. Dark blue, 2-in. . Ivy, German. 2K-in Ivy, English. 2-in :. LobeUa. Double blue, K. Mallard. 5.00 2.00 18.00 2.00 2.00 Saunders, double Marguerites, M white, 2J^-in ®i.ou ©.i^.ou Marguerites, Mrs. Saunders, double white, 3-in 5.00 Marguerites. Yellow, in bud, 2)4-in. 2.50 20.00 Marguerites. Yellow, in bud, 3-in. t 6.00 Marguerites. White, in bud, 2K-in. ^00 18.00 Marguerites. White, in bud, 3-in. . 3.60 Nasturtiums. Mixed, 23^-in Petunias. Double assorted, 2- Petunias. Double assorted, 3- Petunias. Double asso: Salvia Splendens, Bonfir 18.00 2H-i Irago Piik, 2H Swainsona. Pure Tradescantia (Inci ;ons. New, English, Silver 2.60 TRANSPLANTED FROM SOIL Alternanthera. Alyssum, double. Begonia. 3 kinds ROOTED CUTTINGS LAST FALL'S SEEDLINGS Pansles, fm • \ 75c. per 100, I Boston Ferns from bench. S15.C ; J S5.00 per 1000 | Asparagus Sprengeri, 2i^in., S2.( Cash with order, please. No C. O. D. unless one-third accompanies order. If cuttings or transplanted seedlings are desired to be sent by mail, please add 10c. \ charges. Samples,]" "" ■" -'■ - Webster, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORIST : whei e credit is due — Mention Exch.t F. C. RIEBE, CANNAS 1000. GERANIUMS, Nutt. 4 t3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, 5 varieties, older cut back, 84.00 per 100. SALVIAS. April 1st, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2-in. pots, «1.60f 2H->n. pots, older plants Alternantheras Red and Yenow. 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per lOO. PANSY PLANTS i PANSY PT CANNAS, 10 varif $4.00 per 100. CANNA, King Hi I bud. S1.25 per 100. ed beds. $2.50 pe nd 4-in. pots. May 1st.. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO Palms, Ferns, Asparagus, Dracaenas, Ivies and Vincas KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsteriana. 4, 5 and 6-in., at 25c., 35o., 50c., 75e. and $1.00 ea. Assorted Ferns lor Dishes and ASPARAGUS Plumosus. ».00 per 100. VTNCA Variegata. Strong, 4-m., at $10.00 and 812.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Rceiproclt.T— Saw It In the Ex FERNS in FLATS In all tbe best and hardiest varieties, ready for. sbtpmect from June 15th to Sept 1st, POINSETTIAS THOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short Hills,N.I. FERNS Assorted varieties for dishes, plants, from 2M-in. pots. $3.00 pe 1000. 3-in., assorted, $6.00 assorted, including Asparagus, Cyrtomlum Falcatum, $12.00 i KENTIA Beimoreana. 2i<-in., $10.00 3-in., $15.00 per 100; 4-in., $35.00 5-in., 50c. eacli. Forsteriana, 5 in a Roosevelt FERNS. 6-in., 60c.; 7-in.. $1.00. Frank N. Eskesen, Madison, N.J. 'Itwherecredttisdue — MentloQ E^icbange Palms Heacock's Fems WHOLESALE PRICE LIST KENTIA FORSTERIANA Leaves In. high Each 5-6 2S-30 Sl.OO 6 34-36 1.50 KENTIA BELMOREANA ves In. high Ea 8-10 4 in tub 4 in tub Each 36 $2.50 40-42 4.00 42-48 6.00 5-5}^ ft 10.00 5}^-6ft 12.50 6 ft., heavy 15.00 7-8 ft 20.00 Each 42-45 45 to 48, very heavy . . 48 to 54, very heavy., 5 ft., very heavy 6 ft., very heavy 12.00 15.00 18.00 30.00 36.00 48.00 6.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII 5-in. pot, nicely characterized $1.00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI Eac e-in. pot, 18 to 20-in. spread 1.50 9-in. tub, 4-ft. spread S4.0 7-in. tub, 18 inches high, 24-in. spr ead 2.0 t-9-in. tub, 6-ft. spread 5.0 HOME-GROWN, STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.TSH^TWyncote.Pa Reciprocity — Sa^ t tn the Erehance ASPARAGUS Plumosus strong transplanted Stock, $20.00 per 1000 PinOSPORUMUndulatuni ) 15 inches $4.00 per doz. MYRTUS Communis 12 to 15 in PHOENIX Canariensis eet, in 5 gallon cans .$1.50ea( Seed of above, S1.25 per 1000, postpaid. COCOS Australls Dwarf Palm, feather leaved, steel gray, recurved foliage, 2 feet, in 5 gallon cans S3.00 each Seed, $6.50 (postpaid) per 1000. 12 to 15 inches $2.40 per doz. All stock outdoor grown, therefore hardy Ask for quotations on other Palm Seed — also Freesia Bulbs. Quotations on Paltns In carload lots on application. MORRIS & SNOW SHD CO. - 425 S. Main St., LOS ANGELES, CM. Reciprocity— Saw It in the Exchange THE HOME OF THE SCOnil FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD-AND EAST 4Sth STREET BROOKLYN. NEW YORK Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange KENTIAS Id 5-in. pots, $50.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Strings. S20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Sprays. $1-00 per 100. For Ornamental and Potted Plants of all sorts. STAIGER & MUNDWIUR, irAN^GEillMt the Exchange St. Louis, Mo. A few days of nice weather, alternat- ing with a few days of bad, has been onr portion for the past weelc and busi- ness has been a great deal like the weather. As society will now take up its short Spring activity we can look for some nice busine^ from now until July. Am. Beauty Roses are plenitiful and range widely in price ; they are available at from 8c. to 25e. each, with a good demand. Killarneys, Ri Tn^Il) 54 W. IV^Sf. NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange Prize-WinningSpencer SWEET PEAS and Killarney and Radiance ROSES Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Fancy Carnations, Snapdragon, Lupines, Mignonette, Bulbous Stock and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WILLIAM P. FORD Wholesale Florist iQ-j ^ggt 28th Street, Ncw York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 Reciprocity — Saw 1 nETTER TIMES are com- M^ ing; they arrive sooner with us than anywhere else. Growers will find this a fact. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YOKK CITY Telephones, Madison Sq. 13*8510 Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Exchange Guttman & Raynor, inc. Alfred H. Langjahr A. J. GUTTMAN, President ■■■■■m< ■•«■■ m w mmmv Wholesale Florists WHOLESALE FLORIST 102 West 28th Street, New York City IXH \XI as,* '>».4K Q4 18 Years- Experience. Consignments SoUeited *>^" VT OSt £.0X11 OX. M MaH^..n Square, .012, NswYOfk Qlyecredltwhpreoredltlsiiu^Mentli.nEschanEe I Telephones; Madison Square 4626-46,27 GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at W] 5t 28th Street NEW YORK WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street 2336 Madison Square NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF - Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere SJ9iiB'\'3-^ ,ount has increased very much dur- ', the past week, the little shortage lowing Easter did not last long. There some good stock on the market, but i very best does not now bring over per 100. From $1 to $3 according quality appear to be the standard and white, most of them handsome, well flowered stems from 3ft. to 4ft. long. The demand for them is not good ow- the Easter trade are here again in d supply and all of excellent quality, the Spencer varietie The top price weather of the past week. There is a good deal of bulb stock coming in, but it does not sell well: neither is it of good quality. The Southern-grown poeticus is also coming into the market in good quantity; all this stock suffers from the fact that generally in demand tiful. is cheap and plei but the demand There is abundance of Lilies: Easter demand appears not to have sened the crops any, for they ca: found in large quantities everywhe demand, Spanij. found in liberal supply. Then there : Daisies, Forgetmenots and other raise laneous Spring blooming stock m m( Business Troubles Boston, Mass. — A voluntarj' petition in bankrui^tcy was filed in tbe U. S. District iCourt on April 17 by Mrs. Zinn's Flower Shop, Inc., 34 Wfst St. The liabilities were ffiven as $93.50.37, and assets. .$1,500. The schedules were signed by Mrs. Olivia P. Zinn as treas- urer. Of High Value paper very highly • We began to take John L. Watkins & N. Y." lat we value your a trade journaL in 18S9 or '90.— on, Hudson Falls, TELEPHONES- J. K. ALLEN, f06 WEST asth ST^ NE"W YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. W^ WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU e credit where credit la dne— Uentlon Exchange April 25, 1914. Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293^ Main Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. Give U3 a trial. CutFlower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Sis o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL, Jr., " BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT nOWQl EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. D. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In Cut Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square Consignments of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Tel.4591Ma!n BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones | Z2?? } Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist newest 28tii street, New York Citji Telephone. 2315 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 6946 MADISON SQUARE The Florists' Exchange 1063 HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ "i^SEror VALLEY ^^^o^^n^AND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. ;,%^Sro°s5 105 W. 28th St.. New Y Glvecreditwherecreditisdne — Mention Bxchaiige Frank H. Traendly Charles Schen ck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholeaala Florlsta 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange JAMES COYLE ■ Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 104 West 28th St, NEW YORK Horace E. Froment, and all varieties of cut flowers in S7 NA/est 28th Street, WHOLESALE ^^^^-FLORIST NEW YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, April 21,1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Tuesday ROSES— 1.00 to 2.00 ■■.2510 3!g0 IE li 1.60 to 2.00 :50to l!0D !25tS 6!00 .25 to 5.00 1.00 to 8.00 .25 to .60 :25" ':?? .10 to .25 CARNATIONS— 'v^e^tiL^ is.-:;:::::::::: :: S°-i LYelliwandvar.... SS-^v;:;;;;;;;;;;; N:;:;r i^^^^^--^-::: FUchmrd'":"; .•;::;:;;::::::::;: kJSi^'&speiiaC.-::::::: Forget-Me-Not, per bunch .10 to .15 eSS?.;:;;::::::: Iris'§,^ish^pei^do2 LUac, per bunch Mme Abel Chatenay NaSissus, P.W., pei 'bunch: ! ! ! ! ! ! Orchids, Cattleyas Cypnpediums, per doz Hybridura and Croweanum 25 00 to 30 00 Sprengeri, bunches .50 to .60 .10 to .26 Sweet Peas, ordinary, per doz. bunch TuUps per d'r^''''''" '""'""''' .15 to .60 .60 to 1.60 ~i3rg.nces3^Waies.:;: Gatel; ^Jj^.d broni;; iei lOOO.: ! .10 to .20 All the new and standard nQyOtiO Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDiW, 133 West 20lh SU New York Reciprocity — Saw it in tbe Exchange P.J.SMITH THE HOME OF THE LILY Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist Setting Jigent for Largest Growers A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Exchange TELEPHONE 1328-1998 Madison Square Write them you read this advt. EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Teiepiooes{it«^}Madiso„ square Qut Flowcrs at Wholesak GiTe credit where c s da&— Mention Bxcbange George CSiebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in tlie city Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnalions Walter R.SiebreclitCo.i>ic. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 114 West 28th Street, New York 'PHONE 1245 MADISON SQUARE Facilities for the Handling of your Stock UNSURPASSED Write them yog read this advt. In the Exchange B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 25th St., New York VI O I, F T Q CARNATIONS I KJ Li S^ 1 d AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28tli St., NEW YORK Give credit where credit la dne — Mention Exchange Louis M.Noe LouisA.Noe Whiolesale Commission Florists MATHEW SAMPSON, Jr., Manafier Telephone, 756 Madison Square American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W.26tli St., NEW YORK Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Shipping orders given personal atten- tion and satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SLINN, Wholesale Florist 103 W. I8th St., N. y. City. Phone 6973 Mad. Sq. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange New York City Ever since Easter Sunday, tbe whole- sale cut flower commission business in this city has been in a very depressed condition. The supply of good blooms of various ijinds has been simply immense. The demand for these has been almost unprecedentedly small, and the problem of disposing of these at any price whatso- ever has been extremely perplexing. There appears now to be very little hope of a relief from these conditions, until there is a better balancing of supply and demand, and it seems now that the key to the solution of the problem will be considerable decrease in the supply. The second Sunday in May. namely May 10, will be observed as Mother's Day. If kept in accordance with the ideas of the originator, white Carnations alone will be used. However, it would appear that the use of flowers on this day has already gone beyond that limit. In this, as in other matters of life, the people take up an idea that has been suggested and often carry it beyond the scope in- tended by the originator. 1064 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLIORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Write tbem yon read this advt In the Exchange PITTSBURfill CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. John Young, 53 West 28th St., secre- tary of the S. A. F. and O. H., was in Boston the latter part o£ last week con- ferring with the advisory committee re- garding matters in connection with the convention to be held in that city in August next. Mr. Young expressed him- self as much pleased with the arrange- ments and preparations heing made. The outdoor convention garden is now getting well into shape under the direction of Jas. B. Shea, who is prepared to receive applications for "Space in the same It will be highly satisfactory to all to learn that arrangements have also been made for the indoor trade exhibit in the Me- chanics' Bldg., to be all on one floor. Floor plans for this exhibit will be mailed within ten days by Mr. Young. All in all Mr. Young states that it is gratifying to know of the earnest and well-directed efforts being made by P. Welch, vice-president of the society, and the other Boston members, to ensure a successful convention. Thos. W. Whittle, Park Commissioner of the Bronx, announced on Thursday, April 16, the appointment of Frank Hamilton as superintendent of the parks in the Bronx. Mr. Hamilton succeeded Julius V. Burgevin, who requested that he be permitted to resign not later than April 15. The new superintendent is an expert in the parking and nursery end of gardening. In the New York notes of last week, an item mentioning the incorporation of the Baltimore Cut Flower Co. gave the name of W. H. Siebrecht as one of the incor- porators; but the name should have been Walter R. Siebrecht. The regular monthly meeting of the Di- rectors of the Cut Flower Exchange was held at No. 1 Queensboro Plaze, L. I. City, on Saturday of last week at 3 p.m. The report that has been current for several weeks that the Greek florists of this city would soon open a wholesale cut flower store at a certain location at W. 2_8th St., appears to be without founda- "w. P. Ford, 107 W. 28th st., is mov- ing the position of his private office to another part of his store in order that he may make more room for the increas- ing arrivals of cut flowers. Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 28th st., reports that the season for the sale of window boxes and bedding plants and of vines has already opened, and the outlook is for a large demand along these lines. Reed & Keller, of 122 W. 25th St., are now offering a very artistic line of new hanging baskets which attracted so much attention in their trade exhibit recently at the New York flower show. In addi- tion to these they are also offering a very full line of wire and rustic furniture for the piazza, lawn and garden. Wm. H. Beckman of Elmhurst, L. I., is beginning the work of taking down his old range of greenhouses, and building new houses in their place. Mr. Beckman is a well known grower of Chrysanthe- mums and Sweet Peas. Fred Smith of Bayside, L. I., is re- ported to he seriously ill. Matthew Tierney of Corona, L. I., the expressman who for so many years has been well known in the wholesale cut flower district, died on April 8, after a long and painful illness of cancer of the stomach at his home at 53 49th st.. Corona, in the 3Sth year of his age. Among the recent callers in this city were W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia, Pa., and his son David. Much interest among the florists was shown in the five man team bowling match at Cadieu's Alley, 55 W. 26th St., night of this week. The lead- ROS£S=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers 2.00 to 10.00 1.66 to 10.00 1.00 to 7.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES , fancy — spl. Kxtra No. 1......... No.2 No. 3 Bride and Bridesmaid Killaroey White IGUarney Killarney Queen Lady HUlingdon. Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de BuIgarit(Mra.Taft) Sunburst Killarney Brilliant diantum, ordinary " Farleyense. Ptumosus, bunches Sprengeri, bunches Callas (per doi.) Carnations. Inf. grades, all col. -White Standard J Pink Red. YeUow and White - .-.-.. Piol' •a Tars.) LYeUowandvar [Is... , ri'^d" Forget- Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths LUac (pa- bunch) LUlum Longiflorum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz.. ordinary " per doz., fancy. . Nardssl — Paperwhite Orchids— Cattleyas, per doz . . Cyoripediums. Smllax (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas. Tulips, single. Violets, single. ..'.'.'. ' '. ' '. '. '. '. '. '. 40.00 to 60, 30.00 to 40.00 20.00 to 10.00 to; 6.00 to 8.0O 3.00 to 4.00 BOSTON MASS. ^".J!i|i..f^U Queen, SanbnrBtB, W rw^T ^^WV V^W^^^f^ ^^^\. Tafts, Oardinals, VV EjLi^H OKvfl3* ^U* Choice orrnatlons, VaUey, OatUeyas, Vio- 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. s^^mpJ^w; Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. Bronze and Green Magnolia Wreaths $6.00 per doz. 276 Devonshire Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. T«lonh«no«' Fori Hill, 3469 leiepnones: Main, 4789 w Write them you rt Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. idvt. Id the Exchange POINSEHIA STOCK PLANTS which we offer for quick sale at $6.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000 F. J. DOLANSKY LYNN. MASS. Orchids and Gardenias a Specialty B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HiU 1083-25017-25552 Write them yon read this advt. In tb^ Bxcbange HOLTON&HllNKaCO. 'Wholssale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPUES Mamifactuien of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WU. nione— Main 874. P. O. Boi— 103 Write tbem yon read tbla adyt. In the Exchange THE McCALLUM CO, MANUFACTURERS and IMPORTERS o FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Pittsburgh, Pa. -:- Cleveland, Ohio wm help all aronnd If yon mention the BichaM. ers of the two teams were Harry Riedel i and Paul Meconi. The Meconi team won ' the match in three straight games. The scores were as follows : 1st 2d 3d Harry Riedel 153 147 140 Alex. Donaldson 168 159 160 P. Jacobson 186 164 93 J. Timmey 159 143 138 N. Schreiner 116 148 176 782 761 707 Paul Meconi 172 191 170 Frank Verona 194 180 178 John Donaldson ....155 148 183 John Miesem 171 185 131 E. Hautt 148 145 135 840 829 79T , Boston wholesale and RetaU Florists Since Easter, business has been ex- ceptionally quiet. The quantity of plants sold at Easter constituted a record and this may be one of the causes of the stag- nation of the flower trade at this time. Plants usually last one or two weeks in bloom, consequently there are fewer flow- ers needed. Usually we have good weather about now and the street boys help to distribute the accumulating stock of flowers, but the weather has been so cold and wet that street business has been light. How- ever, on Saturday, April 8, the boys had it all their own way — flowers plentiful, prices low, weather good and so large quantities of good flowers were handed to the public at reasonable prices. There were an unusually large number of costly floral pieces sent at the begin- ning of the week to the funeral of Ex- Governor Draper which helped to use up a lot of stock. Monday, April 20, which is Evacua- tion Day, is a holiday in this city, con- sequently wholesale houses, markets and retail stores are only open for a short time. Frank Dolansky, of Lynn, is cutting a nice lot of Cattleya flowers which in- clude C. gigas, Mossiae and Schroderie. He has a house of Gardenias which he is just beginning to cut from ; the flowers are as fine as ever were raised in this country. He has just received a large shipment of plants of Dendrobium Wardianum, D. formosum, D. thyrsi- florum, Oncidium splendidum and Catt- leya Gaskelliana. Donald Cameron, representing Sander & Son of England, is spending some days in this vicinity and has booked many good orders. He says business is very satisfactory and large growers whom be has seen are well pleased with their Eas- ter business. John McKenzie, North Cambridge, has a large lot of Lilies which were well grown; they sold quickly and several houses of Azaleas were completely emptied. , Spanish Irises are in good demana, and H. Waldecker of Braintree is cut- ting excellent flowers in three colors- yellow, white and blue. . James Travers, who has been in the employ of Thomas F. Galvin, Inc., for some time, has just left the above firm. Flowers that can be seen in the beet retail stores now are Ixias of various colors which are quite attractive. Most of them are grown by Perry Green, ot Quincy. He has also a fine lot of Roman pril 25, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1065 Beauties ■ - - - $3.00 per dozen MEDIUM, - - f 1.00 to 2.50 " " The enormous quantity of Beauties we handle and the k many satisfied customers are our strongest arguments why you ■ should place your next order for Beauties with us Carnations stock of Carnations this season, for have had ta offer heretofore. Snapdragon (^atU^yas Mossiae •^ ^^ «7 Kn no.- Anion nemones in various colors, which are in bod demand. Henry M. Robinson and Co. are busy ow preparing for Memorial Day. The lisplay of goods of all Irinds is superior, nd larger than ever before. Never be- >re in this city was such a large assort- lent of attractive Memorial Day goods arranged and displayed so conveniently that it makes it easy for purchasers to see and get the kinds they desire. B. A. McGinty, salesman at the Co- operative Market, has had a hard seige of sickness in his family. First his wife was taken ill, and was sick for several weeks. No sooner did she get home than ROSE SPECIALS Week ending April 25th, medium stems, best quality, our selection, in lots of 200 at $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. All long stems, the best quality, our selection, in lots of 200 at S5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Both of these specials are splendid value, particularly good advertisers for week-end sales. HEADQUARTERS FOR GREENS Asparafeu Plumosus, bunches unch 25c.-35c. Asparagu; Wild Smilax, per Wild Nutmeg, per Mahonla, bronze a Boxwood Sprays, per 50 lb. case. S! 3 cnsc lots per case, 37.60. Laurel Branches, per 100 lbs., S6.00. Laurel Roping, per 100 yards, S6.00. Chestnut Oak Foliage, per 100, i: per 1000, 815.00. Mexican Ivy, per 1000, $7.50. Natural Cycas, 36-40 inch, 32.00 per ; =n and bronze, per 100. Sl.OO; per 1000, SIO.OO Dagger Ferns, best quality; long, perfect fronds; per 1000, 83.00. Fancy Ferns, per 1000, S4.00. Galax, green and bronze, per 1000, S1.50; per 10,000. S7.50. Green Sheet Moss, per bag. S3.50. Green Lump Moss, per bag. 31.50. Fadeless Green Sheet Moss, per bag. bale, bale. EVERYTHING IN RIBBONS stoc, business of any h, use in the country. If you have nt We carry one of the largesi S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. PHILADELPHIA i08-16J0 Ludlow Street NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street ESALE FLORISTS OP PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N. W. BALTIMORE St. Paul Streets In the Exchan their four-year-old child took scarlet fever, and now, during the past week, another child, eight years old, has taken diphtheria, consequently his home is intined for .several weeks. Mr. and McGinty have the sympathy of their numerous friends, and all wish their children a speedy recovery. Thomas Roland's plant business at Easter was especially pleasing this year. Every kind of plant sold well, so that the houses were practically emptied of their contents. He has a splendid cut of Roses from the Revere greenhouses daily, being about 4000 blooms. W. W. Tailby of Wellesley has, among other things he is marketing at this time, a quantity of nice English Primroses, which are very popular. The Boston Rose Co. is doing good business at its new stand at the Ex- change. The company is receiving ex- cellent long stemmed Roses from the Montgomery Co. at Hadley, which in- cludes extra fine Hadley Roses. The products which Ed. J. Ahem of Wellesley is marketing now are superb Calendulas, yellow Marguerites and Eng- lish Primroses. . Robert Montgomery of Natick, who specializes on Roses, has had exception- ally good success. Mann Bros., who are the largest grow- ers of bulbous stock in this section, have a good supply of Tulips, Narcissi, Lilies and a fine lot of the newer kinds of Spanish Iris. . , , Fred Becker of Cambridge had an extra fine lot of Easter stock which in- cluded Lilies and all kinds of bulbous stock. The Easter trade was large and everything was cleaned out at pleasing returns. This is probably the latest season for sowing vegetable seeds in at least twenty years. This is not only true of Massa- chusetts; the writer has just made a hurried trip through New York State and in all his journey there has been nothing done out of doors by farmers or others, in fact in some places he saw large wreaths of snow still unmelted ! The cool weather is quite favorable for nursery work, and orders have been Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^ J;;,,^ 1225 Race St., PHIIADEIPHIA, PA. Give credit ulierecredlt is due — Mention Exchange filled rapidly for the past two weeks. The call for trees and shrubs is very heavy, and all connected with nursery work say that business is good. Welch Bros. Co. is busy and is pre- paring for a big Memorial Day business. W. E. Doyle had a large share of the funeral pieces at Ex-Governor Draper's funeral and had charge of the floral ar- rangements. Alfred E. Walsh, at the Boston Flower Exchange, says that his shipping trade is steadily increasing. He is receiving large shipments of fine quality Roses and Car- nations from Halifax Garden Co. At Galvin's, Tremont St., they report that the demand for plants was unusu- ally large at Easter. In the early part of the week they had many large and costly pieces for Ex-Governor Draper's funeral. The New England Florist Supply Co. on Devonshire st. reports that business is good. A. F. Capers of Wellesley, who has had the old Wilson estate for several years, is to vacate the place shortly. Three years ago he bought 32 acres of land adjoining where he is now, and built a bungalow upon it. He is now erecting a new 275ft. x 40ft. King construction greenhouse, which will be finished in a short time. Mr. Capers is the gentle- man who has had such good success with growing Carnation plants over two, three and four years, and they produced excel- lent flowers. Chas. Evans of Watertown has 1000 fine plants of Dorothy Perkins Rose and 8000 well grown plants of Hydrangeas. Julius A. Zinn, 1 Park St., bought a new Ford auto delivery car. It is of a 1066 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Orders for DeHvery LI MAYS CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS Please mention the Exchange -when -^ E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists mCHMOND. IND, will help all aronnd If yon mention the Erchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention Z2-71 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Greenhouses: MORTON GROVE, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange 'efore all cla were such that could buy them. There seems to be an erroneous opinion in San Francisco among florists relative to the street vendors o£ flowers in this town. They do not line the curbs here as they do in San Francisco. Except two, all have their stock in trade in base- ments, and dispose of it from small quar- ters at the entrance and all of them having cash registers to keep record of their sales. They make a living and cater to a class of customers who cannot afford to buy from florists who put their goods up in the highest style of the art. George 0. Roeding, of Fresno, was down this way the week ending April 11. He took in the Pasadena flower show. John S. Armstrong, nurseryman, of Ontario, also visited the show, and for the first time became acquainted with Rose Acacia, Robinia hispida. The Germain Seed Co. received a lot of Kentias from Dreer's of Philadelphia last week. They arrived in fine condi- The Ninth Story Window man has been beguiled into the belief that Carica Papaya. Nepheliums and Mangoes are successfully grown here. [What was said was that "tbey promise much."] The first named, when it attains to bearing age will produce fruit of as much as 10 pound weight, but it requires two years time to do it. The fli?st year the little fruits grow to the size of a goose's egg, and if the Winter is mild enough they hang on, and when warm weather re- turns grow to the size named, but then thev are about as good to eat as the yel- low' field Pumpkins of the Atlantic States. The second I have yet to see fruiting, ». e.. the species known as Litohi. N. longanum bears a few fruits, just enough that we may know what the fresh fruit is like, and in all my travels I have never met with but one tree or rather shrub. The West India Gardens of Altadena are making a mighty effort to find some Mango that is hardy enough to endure our mild climate and bear fruit fit to eat. The 1913 freeze used up all the trees of bearing age. Pineapples and Cocoanuts have been tried time and again, but without suc- cess My advice to those who think of migrating hither is to experiment with something else. Gooseberries and Cur- rants are worthless in this part of the State. They are hardy enough, but the climate is too dry for them. P. D. Baenhabt. vA .-. A/ PROFITS in greenhouses, like in most all cases, depend to a great extent on how long the house lasts. Why not invest in a house with long lasting material ' Try the GARUNDCmieONGlTTER It will not rust out, and is guaranteed to give satisfaction in every way. Give us a chance to figure with you on your next greenhouse. We furnish everything. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. 1072 The Florists' Exchange The Famous Helen Michell Geranium I |A ILONG last December we received a 1^^ letter from Mr. Paul F. Richter, W^l General Manager for the Henry F. Michell Seed House, of Philadelphia, that coming from such a source, carries no little weight. Here is a copy of the letter : " It gives us very much pleasure to tell you that we are highly pleased with the last greenhouse you constructed for us, as of course we are with the rest of them you have built for us in the past. The recently finished house, which is 28 x 1 00, is a very fine specimen of greenhouse construction and you have arranged it so that every inch of space is uti- lized in a practical manner. We have at the present time filled it with 2j^-inch pots of our new Geranium Helen Michell, for which we have already booked a phenomenal lot of orders. " We thought you might like to know how we felt about the various work that you have done for us from time to time." Was Grown in Lori and Bumham Houses Early this Spring the Michel Company issued a circular offer ing $50 in gold for the best 4-incl pot of their Geranium Heler Michell, in full bloom. Froir this circular we quote the fol lowing : "On our frames we formed] used just the ordinary sash, bu that time is past. We are nov convinced that Lord & Burnham'! Sash that Last' will stand weather exposure and th( strain and twist of handhng better than other makes "Every year after building another greenhouse it seems to us we will have room enough for somi time to come. But every year we do more buildinf — which is good for Lord & Burnham and good fo: us. In both cases it means more business." To which we add — if you want to talk business say when and where and we'll be there. Lord and Burnham Co. /ington. N-.'fe: C3 Plaines, UI^ [^^^[^^^[^^|[^^^[^^^[^^^[^^^[^^i[^^^[^^^r^^r^^r^^,j^' Reciprocity— Saw it 1 New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new rose — a sport from the original pink Killarney — the most valuable rose that has been intro- duced in many years. It is well named Killarney Bril- liant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather, — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant is as . bright and deep a pink aa the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney BriUiant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Killarney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killarney Brilliant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising: it sells itself. Ready for Delivery now Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE>V YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., : Is due — Mention Exchange Lily Bulbs Magnificum I Giganteum 8-9-in., 200 to Special quotati< 7-9-in., 300 to case, $17.00 per 8-9-in., 260 to case, $20.00 per D thousand lots. CALADIUM BULBS Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases White or Green Enameled (Peterson Patent) These will give perfect satisfaction to your customers. Made in two sizes at the following prices: No. 1 per dozen $2.00 per 100, S15.00 Less 10 per cent. No. 2 per dozen $1.60 per 100. $12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole owners of patent. Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the country. UfM C If ACTIMP PA 383-387 ELUCOH Ifflfl. r. mlOllllU vU.y BUFFALO, N. 383-387 ELUCOn ST., Y. Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Exchange Rose Stock of Quality Killarney Brilliant, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Cecile Brunner, Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Jonkheer J. L. Mock, Kaiserin, My Mary- land, Bride and Bridesmaid. The above varieties grafted Cecile Brunner, Mrs. Taft, Lady Hillingdon, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Milady, Double White Killarney, Kaiserin and White Killarney. These on their own roots Let us quote you on your Roses. Our specialty is Roses for greenhouse growing. Look for our advertisements in the Classified Section. , A.KPlE]\SON i^c ^©'"(XoMWELL Conn Write them you read this advt. in the Eschonge GERANIUMS We have a quarter of a million of Gera- niums in 3 -inch pots. Good, strong, topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, Mme. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presiliy, Edmond Blanc, Marq. de Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in 2-inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. WHITE MARSH, R. VINCENT, JR. & SONSCO.,""maS : where credit la due — Mention Eschange SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 1096— INDEX, PAGE 1097 1074 The Florists' Exchange Incoming May *••*••••••**••••••••••••••* • • * BEGONIAS if ed, white, salmon, yellow, copper, '^L- S1.50 per 100. ^ ibove colors. S4.00 per 100- -^ CALADiUMS for '"' '""=• ''-^ ""^ * TUBEROSES ^=^1^0'=- "" ""^ *'•" T D; S8.00 "^ copper, if FERTILIZERS * SHEEP MANURE. Fresh carload from the ^ West. Sl.SO per 100 lbs., .526.00 per ton. ^ TOBACCO STEMS. S1.25 per 100 lbs. if FINE BONE MEAL. S4.50 per 200 lbs. JL I Wm. Elliott & Sons, ^%^:,rorT- 1 TUBEROSES GLADIOLUS America Hit! lOOO. 6,S1.00per 1 1000. Pink. CVCA.S REVOUUTA STEiVlS Strong and heaithy bulbs, sizes Hto 6 lbs. 25 lbs., S2.50; 100 lbs., S9.00; 300 lbs., S25.00; 500 lbs., S40.00; 1000 lbs., S70.00. 3 BULBS S8.50 per 1000. GLADIOLUS America. 1st size. S15.00 yer 1000. Moore's Special Mixture. Light colors, $15,00 per 1000; all colors, $12.00 per 1000. TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGOINIAS large bulbs Single in separate colors, 35c. per doz.; S2.25 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Double in separate colors, 60c. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; S32.00. per lOOO. Send for our wholesale jlorist catalogue — iVs free. THE MOORE SEED COMPANY, 125 MarKCI SI., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Id the Exchange O R D E R 8 Booked now for VALLET foToing pipi, LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing or for cut, BULBS from Holland, France and Japan. All for Fall delivery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER. & SONS sFBardayst.. or p.p. 60.752. New York Reciprocity — Saw Gladiolus Augusta, Dela Mark and White and Light; best florists' mixture, 12- 10, $8.00 per 1000. IJ^ up, first size; lJi-lJ4. second size; 1-lM. third size. Mrs.Francis King, $16.00, $14.00, $12.00 per 1000. GrofE's Hybrids, and a good cheap mixture, $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 per 1000. Sizes as above. Cash with order. Rowehl & Granz HICKSVILLE, L. I.. N. Y. Give credit wherecr^ltli doe — UendouSxcbaiiKe My Giant WINTER ORCHID SWEET PEA ing will pay better for the next ten years than this popular flower. New seed will be ready in August. To plant one house. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK Lompoc, Cal. S. M. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN. CUCUMBER. TOMATO Radish, Muskmelon. Squash. Watermeron, Sweet Com GLADIOLUS AMERICA, 6 i per 100, $16.00 per 1000. PRINCEPS, Mammoth Bulbs, nd up, $1.75 1.50 per 100. Lilium Auratum Plant No^ for Summe Flowering SPECIAL OFFER SUBJECT TO BEING UNSOLD ON RECEIPT OF ORDER. 10 inch (100 bulbs per case), $8.00 per case, $70.00 per 1000, ^ inches and upward, separate alors or all colors mixed, 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20 wr 1000; extra large bulbs IM inches and up, same colors 19 above, 40 cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000. Boddington's Quality Large -Flowering Tuberous-Rooted Begonias Remember you may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order Double-Flowering Tuberous-Rooted Scarlet \ producing 100 per cent, double flow- , very large ana choice varieties. White, Pure Yellow Copper Bronze Light Fink Large bulbs measuring IJi inches and upward, separate colors or all colors mUed, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1000; extra large bulbs IH Inches and up, same colors as above, 65 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $35 per 1000. Single-flowere3, fiiberous-rooted Begonia Double Begonias Duke Zeppelin. Intense, pure vermilion scarlet. Lafayette. Rich, brilliant crimson scarlet PHOSPHORESCENT (Double). A real jewel; ex- tremely floriferous and, by its clear red Sowers, pro- duces a marveloug effect m the sun when planted in well adapted for pot culture Doz. lOOl $1.00 $7.60 1.25 10.00 lURPASSE DAVlSll (Double) of a deep red, borne freely plant has the appearance ol oronzt certainly one of the most beautiful the free-flowering Begonias ■aight stems; the very effective; 1.00 8.00 toddington's Quality Gloxinias Gloxinia Erecta Superbissima Giant Mixed. hading to a broad white Manche de Vera. White, •A $0.60 $4.25 $40.00 beflance. Glittering crimson 60 4.25 40.00 Smperor William. Blue, white border 60 4.25 40.00 LtoUe de Feu. Carmine red 60 4.25 40.00 laiser Frederick. Scarlet, white 60 4.25 Dark scarlet l^adame Helene. White, with violet ■ larquis de Peralta. White, red bordered.. [ont Blanc. Si Albert. Deep purpl — • - Whit MISCEUUAINEOUS BUUBS Sulbs measuring 6 Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear) } incnes in ' ' 10 inches in circumference, 100 in a case. " per 100, $30.00 per 1000. L2 inches in circumference, 75 in a case, I 75 cts. per dor., SS.50 per 1,00. $50.00 per 1000. 'Bulbs measuring 12 to 13 inches in circumference, 50 in a case, I $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. S7S.0O per 1000. Monster bulbs measuring 13 inches and upward in circumference, j 26 in a case, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100. 1 FuU cases at 1000 rate. Fancy-Leaved Caladiums A grand English collection containing twelve varieties, personally selected by us from over one hundred sorts submitted :by pressed leaves last Summer, from which we selected the cream. Extra fine bulbs in 12 varieties, $2.25 per doz., $15.00 per 100. ;BrazUlan Collection of 12 varieties. $1.50 per doz.. $12.00 per 100. illied Brazilian Varieties. $1.25 per do; Hyacinthus Candicans , „ (Cape Hyacinth) Large bulbs, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000 Madeira Vines Large bulbs, $1.25 per JOO. S12.00 per 1000. Lily of the Valley 3 of Lily of the Valley for outside | anting. These 1000 Mexican Everblooming. Tuberoses Red seal brand, selected bulbs, 4 to 6 rcumference $1 .00 $9.00 ., 75 6.00 1.60 14.00 Bulbs, 6 to 1 1000. Callas, Spotted Leaf (Richardla albo-maculata) Very free Summer-blooming variety, $2.25 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. Lycoris squamigera, or Amaryllis Halli (The Magic Lily of Japan) A perfectly hardy Amaryllis, producing beautiful pink flowers. era produces in early Spring foliage which grows ; ripens off and disappears, and one not familiaf jld think the bulb hiad died, but about a month later, as if by magic, the flower-stalks spring from the ground to a height of 2 or 3 feet, developing an umbel of large and beautiful lily-shaped flowers 3 to 4 inches across and from 8 to 12 in number, of a delicate lilac pink. Very useful for cut flowers in the Summer. Strong-blooming bulbs, 10 cts. each. $1.00 per doz.. $6.50 per 100. until July, wh with its habits I respects like an Amaryllis. $1.25 [ 1 before by treated in a per 100. INC ARVILLEA Delavayl (Hardy Gloxinia) . The foliage resembles that of the Acanthus, while tlw blossoms appear bkc clusters of pink Gloxinias. It is extremely decorative. Strong roots, 10 cts. each. 75 cts. per do*., $5.00 per 100. OXALIS Deppel. (Summer flowering). Pure white; very fine Laalandra.. Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. Shamrock. Lovely clover-Uke foliage »nd pink blossoms. Mixed Colore, Several colors. 10 Cts. per doz., 35 cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. SPIRvEA palmata rosea. The beautiful deep pint, hudy Spirsa. $1.00 per doz.. $7.50 per 100. SPIR/EA Aruncus. The grand, hardy, white Spiraa. 4 to 5 feet. $1.00 per doz.. $8.00 per 100. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 342^w«{,u^''e1ir HMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn Tigridias (Boddlngton's New Hybrids) Giant flowers of red, white, yellow, orange, ro; told, with shades and combinations of color never i rigridias. Any of the above, 40 cts. per doz., $2.26 per lOO. $20.00 per 1000. Tigridias, Giant California Canarlensis. Bright yellow. 1 PaTOnia, Red. Conchlflora. Yellow spotted d„.„ k ;„!, alba. Pure white. Rosea. Fine p.nk. Beautiful, select GrandiSora alba. White, Dielytra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) Strong forcing crowns, 75 cts. per doi., $6.00 per 100, $S5.00:per stalks, and lasting a long time bright blu Alba. White variety. 50 cts. per doi., $4.00 per 100. APIOS tuberosa (Tuberous-rooted Wistaria). Ousters of ruA, deep purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet fra- grance. Tubers, 20 cts. per doi., $1.60 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. CALLA Eiliottiana. Flowers are Urge, rich dark golden yeUo often 4 to 6 inches across the mouth; spotted with white. Extra large bulbs, : doz.. $18.50 per 100. EUCOMIS punctata. beautifully doz, $8.50 1078 The Florists' Exchange PRODUCTIVENESS IS THE SLOGAN "Beats anything that we have seen."— GuDE Bros., Washing- ton, D. C. Fancy plants still at bargain price of $20.00 per 1000, $3.00 per 100, 200 for $5.00. Have a few hundred for bed- ding sales. IT SPELLS PROFIT " Doing grand with me. Bringing good price in New York market." — William M. Mathews, Great Neck, N.Y. Seeds: $1.00 per pkt., 3 for $2.50, 7 for $5.00. All orders cash G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. SWEET CORN STOWELL'S EVERGREEN, $0.75 per peck, $1.25 per half bushel, $2.25 per bushel ONION SEED YELLOWgGLOBE DANVERS $0.80 per pound SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 1.00 OHIO_ YELLOW GLOBE 1.00 Choice stock and good germination. Crop 1913. OTHER SPECIALTIES ARE: Tomato, Cauliflower, Onion Sets, Cabbage, Onion, Sweet Corn, Egg Plant, Pepper and Celery Seed Write for Catalogue and Trade List J. AUG. DRAKE. Seedsman, Chester, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Eschange CANNAS In order to move our large surplus which we have o varieties of Cannas, in dormant roots, two to thn Color Alsace :Pale Sulphur. . . Charles Henderson . .Crimson David Harum Scarlet . Variegated- Yel- hand, we offer the following : eyes, at $1.00 per 100: Color Foliage Louisiana Scarlet Green Martha Washington. Ros>pink Green , Mrs. Kate Gray . . . . .Orange scarlet . Green Plilladelpliia Crimson Green Uncle Sam Orange-scarlet . Green Venus Rosy-pink Green Wyoming Orange-scarlet . Bronze DAVID HERBERT & SON, Box isoo, atCO, N. J., Camden Co. (.Continued from page 1076) table plants, outdoor roots, and bulbs, as well as garden seeds, while garden imp'lenjents and poultry supplies are also much sought for, Mr. Johnson is some- what improved in health and is now to be seen in daily attendamoe at the store. At the Moore Seed Co.'s Max Feir- stein reports everything to be up to the mark. Canna roots. Grape vines, and vegetable plants are a feature, counter 'trade is very active and all hands are kept busy attending to it. ONION SETS Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed Fresh, true to name, best quality $1.50 per 1000. DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES, . • . YALAHA. FLA. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Eichange Prices Advertised are for the Trade Only Chicago Seed Trade The long delayed expectations of the local seed trade are now meeting with complete fulfillment. The warm weather of the past two weeks that caused the sap to swell, has also given a demonstra- tion of the great purchasing proclivity of the general public for plants and seed when all restraint is removed. The seedsmen that do a retail business have been conducting a campaign of ad- vertising in the local press. This has stimulated trade to a marked degree. This is apparent everywhere as one can- not walk a city block or enter a street car but that some one or more passengers are seen carrying some packages from the seed stores. Vaughan's Seed Store, from its prestige in the trade, draws large crowds of buy- ers daily. It is with difficulty that they can all be waited upon, but the task is accomplished without very much incon- venience, and no customer goes away dis- satisfied. J. C. Vaughan states that the mail orders are holding up unusually well for this late in the season. This he at- tributes to the fact of the backward sea- son and many sections north of here are only just now considering their Spring purchasing. The local advertising has Hi katm r'^wsKii Ml^P GARDEN SEEC BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH an GARDEN PEA SEED iri variety; also otlii items of the siiort crop of this past season, as we as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted yo upon application to S.D.WOODRUff & SONS, 82 Dey Street, NWYOP PIANTS, BULBS and seed: S.S.SHIDELSKyaCO. 1213 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PI The Florists' Exchange The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of plants, bulbs and all Kinds of NURSERY STOCK SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to luly 1st, and September 15th to December 15th Sales Start at 11 a. m. Send for Auction Catalogue CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS BEGONIA BULBS Single. Sepurate colors . Single. Mixed colors Double. Separate colors, Double Mixed colors . . 100 1000 S2.00 SIS.OO 1.75 15.00 3,00 25.00 GLADIOLLS 100 1000 Prize Winner Mixture S1.60 $12.00 LILIUM AURSTUM 8 to 9 inchrs S0.80 ) LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM Doz. 100 8 to 9 inches S1.60 $10.00 gtollinches 2.25 16.00 Lilium Speciosum Roseum or Doz. 100 $1.00 $6.60 1.25 9.50 TUBBROSES Mammoth Double Pearl per 100 $1.00, per 1000 $9.00 No.. 2 Double Pearl " " .50, " " 4.00 Write for our Wholesale Lilt for FloriiU JOHNSON SEED CO. 217 Market Street - PHILADELPHIA. PA. been a paying proposition ; it ■rings volumes of trade daily. It also ireates a demand for catalogs. In most [ases the demand for a catalog means tiie idding of a new customer to tlie already irge number of the patrons of this The Leonard Seed Co. reports condi- ions good from all sections of the coun- ry in which it operates. Its wholesale usiness for this season being now over, }he salesmen on the road are all booking iontracts for the next season's delivery. iThese advance orders are all of a satis- actory nature. There is still consider- ble trade going on by express and parcel TOSt, which consists of fill-in orders to lealere, as well as the market gardeners. md mail order trade. The mail order rade has been of a stable character this [eason, being long and continuous. S. F. Leonard devotes a good deal of his time to his great prize the Narrow Grained Evergreen Sweet Corn which he has pro- paced. This seed he was shelling him- "" that the work would be efficiently lone ; all the small and imperfect grains removed carefully before putting in he sheller, and the large grains on the wer end of the cob he also removed for he reason that they were so large they ould clog the planter. He expected to repare enough of this seed to plant 300 cres. The shortage of white and pole 1 is commented on freely. Any one ; a stock of these could now get a price. The supply of Onion sets has closed out some days ago and the s now unable to fill orders. Winterson's' Seed Store has been a 'usy place all the week. Plant and seed uyers are there in large numbers daily, tock is moving well, and a large of salesmen are busy attending to :-ements. The local advertising is _ing golden returns, and demands for latalogs are coming in daily, foretelling more weeks of good plant and eed trade. A group of Magnolia Sou- langeana, balled and burlapped, in full 1 the center of a surrounding of bright green Boxwoods, is an attraction on the outside of the store. Chas. HoUenbach states that this has been a great season for Onion sets, and iprices have been erratic. He states that ihe still has a limited supply on hand that are now bringing $4 per bus. This he considers is the only stock in the city outside of what is in the hands of the retailers, and all the shipments are now mostly local. In all other lines of the s house the ill prove to e history of seed trade carried on by th: business is very large and v be the best ever known in tl his house. The retail trade with the W. W. Barnard Co. is now at its height ; all stock is moving well that requires a large force of employees to keep up with the demand. The sale of nursery stock that is carried on in the basement has been lively for the past two weeks, as plant- ing has been very active around Chicago. | Des Moines, Ia. — BV>r the b€nefi.t of his healtli, Chas. N. Page, president of the Iowa iSeed Co., has been obliged to take a vacation, and expects to spend the next few weeks "roughing it" in the Ozark Mountains. The company is en- joying a splendid trade in its new loca- The Blue Book on Bulbs We have received from Chester J. Hunt of Montclair, N. J., his catalog of choice Spring flowering bulbs. There are one or two illustrations in, the book, but not many. The introductory consists of suggestions to the reader; then there is a chapter on "Spring Flowering Bulbs for Fall Planting," with notes on color schemes and a useful diagram accom- panying. Thereafter, following in due sequence, are chapters, if so they may be styled, on Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, bulbous Irises and other subjects. The descriptions of the varieties are very good, and as far as we can see there are more of the newer varieties mentioned here than in any other similar list. It is certainly a book that one is pleased to have. The present edition is limited to 3700 copies. East, West, North, South— The National Trade^Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our slogan can be found than the fact that although the headquarters of The Flo- rists' Exchange happen to be in New York City, from which center we receive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our subscribers I that they make all their purchases from I that city to the detriment of valued ad- 1 vertisers located elsewhere. ONION SETS Fancy. Recleaned, Hand-Picked Entirely Free Fronm Sprouts FANCY RED SETS, $2.50 bushel (32 pounds). FANCY YELLOW SETS, $2.50 bushel (32 pounds). --^' j FANCY WHITE SETS, $3.00 bushel (32 pounds). PROMPT SHIPMENT J. Bolgiano & Son Almost 100 Years Established Trade Pratt, Light and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. To The Trade B. L. CHADWICK, recently our traveling representative, is no longer in our employ Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER 99 Warren St., New York FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE %%'^^ A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 2Duane St.. New York 1080 The Florists' Exchange Xanthosoma Marshalli low Row* Xanthosoma lUustrLs The florist ^ho does not secure a stock of these grand new plants misses one of the best bedding plants out. X. Marshalli is a dark metalhc green, 4 to 5 ft. high. X. lUustris has a rich purplish, velvety shading over the leaf that makes it very attractive. IJ^ to 3 ft. high. The Wonderful Dasheen is another of the Elephant Ear family that is far superior to the old Caladium Esculentum; makes smaller bulbs but many more leaves. We are prepared to furnish started plants of either of the above three novelties at $2.50 per 100, express paid. Let us send you 100, one-third of each variety; if you want larger-sized plants we can supply them at $5.00 per 100. If you didn't read our CANNA PLANT AD in last week's paper, look it up or ask us to mail you price list. One hundred varieties to choose from at half the prices others are going to ask you, and we pay the express and they don't. Which do you think it will pay you to buy? A trial will convince you. HEDYCHIUM, or BUTTERFLY LILY. The sweet-scented, pure white flower that grows much like a Canna is going to be a popular favorite. You ought to try some of them; only $2.50 per 100 for strong, started plants. When you can show them in bloom your customers will be crazy about them ; as fragrant as a Gardenia. Write us at once and send a check for amount of your order and we wUl pay the express. DEER PARK. ALABAMA L. H. READ^ CO. De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free on application The finest strain of Pansies in the world. Introducer and Grower of all the Leading Novelties. Highest Award at Mannheim, 1907. Catalogue free on application. PREDFRICK ROEMER Quedlinburg, (jermany Reciprocity — 8ttw It 1 Houston, Tes. Like every other opening in business where an impression ' is intended to be made, accentuating the importance with flowers, the local baseball club of the Texas League featured the Texas holi- day of April 21 by a special game at the ball park, in which some very beautiful floral designs were effectively displayed. A veritable ball field with bases and play- ers in action, with all paraphernalia was represented in a most original and at- tractive design, as arranged by Kerr the Florist. It was nearly as large as a blanket, and was the gift of the local fans to Otto Sens, the manager of the ball club. Then the members of the Red Roosters, another local organization. sent their compliments with a big red floral rooster, and as the mayor of the city ^ was present on the occasion, this furnished an extra opportunity for flow- ers, as well as numerous other floral ef- fects. No matter what the feature is, or regardless of the occasion where floral effects are called for, there is no end to the originality of design and the fitness TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany (Established in 17S7) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS SpecialHes: Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl-Rabi, Leeks, Lettuces, Onions. Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Lariispurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OP THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed). The most perfe rid, 56.00 per 02., S1.75 per Jii oz., Sl.OO per ■'I oz. Postage paid. beautiful i All seeds offered £ warranted true to n seeds on contract. Cash OUR MOTTO:-The Best The Market Affords Place Your Import Orders Now for fall Delivery, 1914 LILIUM GIGANTEUMS LILIUM MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY AZALEAS PALMS ROSES, ETC. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK HorticulturaJ Importers and Exporters of suggestion to the work, of the Houston florists. Now that continued balmy weather has arrived as a fixture for the season, the Brazos Hotel has opened its outdoor Italian gardens or caf6, which gave an- other opportunity for George Cosh, of the Brazos Greenhouses, to show his skill in decorating. Arrangements of flowers were on every table, several tasteful de- signs being in evidence, no end of palm and fern embankments, and with the natural trellis effect that formed a par- tial shade over the place; the ensemble was one of great beauty. The press of the city, by their representatives, were guests of the hotel, and an orchestra added to the pleasure of the opening "It is just a little confusing some- times to be uncertain about your help," said George Cosh, as he was employing his versatility in a rather unique floral arrangement that had to be sent out post haste. "To start to work with a big batch of floral designs to be made up and learn over the 'phone that a wedding has called hence most unexpectedly your principal design artist, makes a fellow al- most forget that he is a Scotchman or his fondness for the land o'cakes." As George was completing a beautiful spray, the 'phone rang announcing a telegram from Dallas. "What!" says George, "a young lady of experience wanting a posi- tion, and by wire — why by the blooming heather ^ of my youth, tell her yes, and that quick. See that she gets the next train out to Houston" — and the applica- tion was accepted. On the following day Miss Blanche Dolton came to work as the head of the office and decorative de- partment, she having enjoyed long and commendable experience which fully qualifies her for the position. "Now then," said George as he seemed relieved on securing competence at the head of this department, "I can go to the State florists meeting at Waco next week and feel that all will be well at home." William D. Nickerson. an experienced florist and landscape man. who hails from various points in New England, but who has been in charge of the M. T. Jones Estate of this city, announces that be is leaving this week, going back to the Summer home of the Jones family at North Conway. N. H. The boys here will miss the jovial Billy, and it is with many regrets among the craft that they note his intention to leave the Southland. He is a most capable man at his profes- sion, as his work here shows. He intends to shake hands with a host of friends around Boston. Brookline, and the vicin- ity in passing that way toward his new charge in New Hampshire. S. J. Mitchell. Fort Worth, Texas New Society The Ft. Worth Florists' Club per- 'fected its organization this week and elected its permanent oflicers as follows : L. J. Tackett (State Inspector), presi- dent: W. R. Cunningham, vice-presi- dent ; C. E. Papworth. secretary ; J. E. McAdam, treasurer. The executive com- Miscellaneous Stock GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, S^-in., S6.00; 3-in.. S4.00. Poitevine, 3H-in.. S6.00; 2H-in., S3.50- Double General Grant, 3}s-in., S6.00; 2}^-in.. 3H-i VINCAS. Variegated. 3H-in., S6 ROSE GERANIUMS. 3-in., S5.00, GERMAN IVY. 2!^-in., S3.00. BEGONIAS. Vemon, 2K 2H-in., S4.00. AGERATUM. 2K-in., S3.00. DUSTY MILLER. 2H-in.. S4.00. VERBENAS. 2i^.in., S3.00. HELIOTROPES. 3K-in., S6.00; PETUNIAS. Dreer's Strain. 2M SWEET ALYSSUM. Little Gem. $4.00. Erfordi, en Bedder, 2K-in., S2.60. Queen Victoria, ' 2H-in.. 32.50. SALVIA 2H-in., S3.00. LEMON VERBENAS. 3-in., S6.00. MAD. SALLEROI. 2H-in., 82.50. All at 100 rate. R.A.ELLIOTT,Morristown,N.J. Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Eicbange ; 100 DELPHINIUM Belladonna (Ever- blooming Hardy Larkspur) 234- in $2.50 SAPONARIA Ocymoides and Cau- casica fl. pi. Clumps 5.00 EUPATORIUM Coelestinum 5.00 i SCABIOSA Japonica 5.00 HARDY IVIES. 4-in 3.50' 2H-m 1.75 PHLOX, Mrs. Jenkins, Jeanne d'Arc and others 3.00 STOKESIA alba, or blue 3.00 Cash with order, please A. HIRSCHLEBER, "'".^''fr^ Give credit where credit Is due — Mention EJxchange ROOTED CUTTINGS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Gloria, Pacific Su- preme, Dr Enguehard. Polly Rose, SI. 00 per 100. White and Yellow BonnaSon, Chrysolora, Chas. Razer, S1.25 per 100. Ramapo, $2.00. SWEET ALYSSUM, 2M-in.. blooming plants, S1.7S per 100. SALVIA, Bonfire, stronp plants, 2M-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. COLEUS, 15 varie- ties, from 4-in. pots, S6.00 per 100. STOCKS, 2M-in. pots, S3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS. White, Yellow, Pink, 2K-in. pots, S12.00 per 100 . VANKIRK FLORAL CO.. ATCO, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt and others. 2-ln.. S2.00 per 100; 4-in., S6.00 per 100; 3-in., S3.50 per 100. COLEUS. 2-in., S1.50 per 100; 4-in.. $5.00 per 100. VINCA Variejata. 2-in., S2.00 per 100: 3-in., $3.50; 4-in.. $7.50. PETUNIAS. Single. 2-in.. S2.00 per 100; 3-in., $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS. Mixed. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $3.00 per 100. TOMATOES, EarUana, Ponderosa, Matchless, and Crackerjack. 2-in., $1.00 per 100. PEPPERS. Seedlings, 50c. per 100. W. J. FREDERICK, 29 Helderberg Ave. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Mentton Exchange Readers will confer a favor upon us, of more than passing value If. when ( stock of our advertisers, they will i seelna the advt. In The Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1081 well-Tooted Cuttings. Early Snow, Maud Dean, Yellow BonnaSon, White BonnaSon, Patty, Comoleta, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow. $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Unaka, Harvard, Dolly Dimple, Roman Gold, Money Maker. S1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. W. H. Brock, December Gem, fine Thanksgiving White. $2.00 per 100, 18.00 per 1000. Chadwick Supreme, White Chadwick, Golden Chadwlck, Pink Gem. $2.60 per 100. POMPONS. Souvenir d'Or, Qulnola, Lulu, Miss JuUa, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lagravere. $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Special price on M. Bonnaflon and M. Dean in large quantities. I have 76,000 Cuttings In sand now, and can fill orders on most varieties at ARTHUR COOMBS, Wholesale Florist >Vest Hartford, Conn. . Id the Eschac Uirysanthemum Cuttings Glean, healthy, stocky plants WHITE Early Snow Smith's ' Whit. Rooted Cuttings 23^ „ , . . Pots 1000 100 1000 .81.75 315.00 S2.50 S20.00 2.50 20.00 75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Chas. Razer 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Lynnwood Hall 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Mra. David Syme 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Arlette Dubois 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Moneymaker 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Elsie Papworth 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 December Gem Smith's Sensation. Wm. Turner PINK Patty Maud Dean Unaka Dr. Enguehard Pacific Supreme. . . Pink Gem VELLOW Golden Glow 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 1.76 16.00 2.60 20.00 1.60 12.00 2.00 17.00 Major BonnaSon. Se- lected stock 1.60 12.00 2.00 17.00 CRIMSON Harvard 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 POMPONS AUentown. Bronze... 2.00 16.00 2 60 20.00 Qulnola. Yellow 2.00 16.00 2.50 20.00 Susquehanna. Yellow 2.00 16.00 2.50 20.00 Yellow 2.00 16.00 2.50 » of the Whites. . 2.00 15.00 2.50 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 your order If a later delivery is < now, so that you will be W. H. Chadwlck, Chadwick Improved Chadwlck Supreme for June delivery or later. Price of Rooted Cuttings, S2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; out of 2M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 JOHN R. COOMBS West. Hartford, CONN. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Smlth'i Advance, Golden Glow, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Ivory, BonnafiFon, Dr. Engue- hard. Out of 2Ji-in., »3.00 per lOO. $25.00 per 1000. PINE GROVE FLORAL CORP. 35 HUDSON ST„ LYNN, MASS. Write tbem yog read this advt. In the Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysc CulUni Razer. 2-inch pot lolora. 2-inch pot igfordli. Transplanted.. 100 1000 S2.50 $20.00 2.50 20.00 15.00 Chadwick. White and yellow '.'. 3. Chas. Razer. Rooted Cuttings 2. Cash with order G.Bruno Pladeck, Elmhurst, N.Y. Reciprocity— Saw It Ir " " ' Snapdragon White, Pink, Yellow, Crimson, or Mixed, $2.00 per 100. Albert Wm. Boerger GARDENVILLE, N. Y. GlvecredltwherecredlttRdue — Mentloa Excbange Primula OBCONICA GIGANTEA. 33^- inch, Sc. Cub with order. BELLAMY BROS. 319 OnondXa An.. STIACUSE. N. T. Write them you read this advt. In the Bxcbanffe SOUTHERN STATES— Continued mittee will consist of tliese ofEcers and L. Cowell. We also have a publicity committee, a program committee, and a membership committee. There is plenty of work for every one, and everybody is enthusiastic. The club proposes to make its scope broad enough to include all who are interested in floriculture, either as active or honorary members. The motto is "Ft. Worth More Beauti- ful," and the spirit of the members is enabling all to work with this one aim in view. The newspapers have taken up the matter and are ofliering a helping hand. By putting it on this broad scale we have secured in the widest circulated paper in the city, a standing offer of two columns or more if we need it, without cost. This is for the purpose of a gen- eral boost to flower planting, also to ac- commodate a query column on "How, When and What to Plant." These ques- tions will be answered by the club. Business in general is flourishing. The planting season is now on in full swing. Plants for bedding purposes are going out as fast as the wagons and cars can deliver them. I can speak for Baker Bros.' Co. in saying that this is the busi- est season for bedding plants it has ever had. Mr. Phoris. with Drumm Seed and Floral Co., said, when I asked him how things were, "Busiest ever." Mr. McAdam also reports a very brisk beginning to the Spring planting. The lateness of the Spring is causing many to buy flowers who would be cut- ting them out of their own yards. This is quite an item in this part of the coun- try. W. J. Bakek. Harry. F. Greve "lorists' Club, memher Organiz Dallas, Tex. The DaJlas Florists' Cluh met at the rooms' of the Dallas Floral Co., April 22, at eisht o'cfloek, with a fine attend- ance. The committee on by-laws re- ported and, after discussion, its sugges- tions for constitution and by-laws were accepted, and the secretary was author- ized to have same published and a copy mailed to each member. Regular meet- ings of the club will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The next meeting will be held at the Oriental Hotel, at which time plans for going to Waco will be arranged. Some suggest chartering a car on the Dallas-Waco Interurban line and going in a body, but as it is not known that all can arrange to leave on a certain Seasonable Plants and Cuttings SATISFACTION Miscellaneous Stock I 100 1000 Asparagus plumosus, seedlings.. 81.00 SIO.OO Asparagus plumosus, 3-in 6.00 60.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, seedlings,. .75 5.00 Begonia Chatelaine, 2M-in 6.00 60.00 ; Daisy, True Boston Yellow, Rooted Cuttings 3.00 25.00 Daisy, True Boston Yellow, 2K-in 4.00 35.00 Gardenia VcltchU. 2M-in 7.00 60.00 Geratiiums, S. A. Nutt, 2-in.'. . . 2.00 17.60 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 3-in 4.00 Hydrangea Otaksa. 2M-in 4.00 35.00 Hydrangea. Best French varie- ties. 2K-in 6.00 I Petunia, Double White. 2M-in 2.60 20.00 Smilai. 2Ji-in 2.50 20.00 i Vinca Variegata. 2-in. 2.50 20.00 Vinca Variegata. Strong, 4-in. . 7.00 65.00 Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 S6.00 S50.00 100. S25.00 per 1000: The following. White Enchantress, Wliite Perfection Wliite Winsor, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchan- tress, Winsor, Victory, Rosette. GUARANTEED Rose Plants 2^.^^ Own Root Grafted 100 1000 100 1000 830.00 $250 836.00 t300 r 7.50 60 17.60 150 12.50 White Klllarney. PinkKlUarney.., Maryland Richmond 60 12.50 120 60 12.50 120 60 12.50 120 65 15.00 120 60 12.60 120 60 12.60 120 60 12.60 120 60 12.60 120 0. W. Ward, Dorothy ' m 2M-in. 250 of one variety at thousand rate. Cyclamen Seedlings The following, 83.50 per 100. 830.00 per 1000: Bright Christmas Red, Bright Pink, Flesh Pink, White with Red Eye, Pure White, 2>i-in. pots of above, 85.50 per 100, 860.00 Sahnon(Wonder of Wandsbek). 2M-in. 8.00 per 100. Ferns Boston Ferns, well establi 13.50 per 100, 830.00 per IOC Roosevelt Ferns, best of 1 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. . 7.50 Mrs. Taft 7.50 Cecile Brunner, or Sweetheart 12.00 100 17.60 160 American Beauty, 8S.00 per 100, $76.00 per 1000. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Golden Salomon. 2-in $10.00 $90.00 Alice Salomon. Early white. .. 5.00 40.00 CWeftaln (Pint like BonnaEfon). 7.00 60.00 Wm. Turner and Brutus 4.00 36.00 White, Golden and Pink Chad- wick 3.00 25.00 Pink Gem and Ramapo 3.00 26.00 The foUowi Wliite Eal . . Chas. Razer, Dec, Gem, Lynnwood Hall, White Frick, Nonin, Clirysolora, Yellow Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dassc, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Merry Jane, Dolly Dimple, The following, 82.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000: Ivory, Polly Rose, White Dean, Jones, ~ 1 (Bonnaffon selected I Smith's Advance, Jo Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, ) per 100, 840.00 per ■ell estab- 1000. Ferns for Fern Dishes lished, in all varieties, 2M-in Send for Complete Catalogi Best Pompons and Anemone-flow 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per ^ looa' For other stock. ROMAN J. IRWIN «1^v 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK -Mention £>xcba: SpaUoMaylOlh S™"*"!!^?!?!^ I ' I Appleton _ -, B„ Early Snow I have 25,000 of each of Chas. Razer, Chryso- lora, Unaka, M. BonnaSfon, Pink Dean, $1.50 per 100, Sll.OO per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. Grand stock, soft, well-rooted. Will fill all or- ders received to May lOth at this price as I have thousands more besides these ready to go into sand, Arthur Coombs West Hartford, Conn. Comoleta Appleton Yellow Bonnaffon White Bonnaf Polly Rose Yellow Frost Helen Frick ■i^ad this advt. in the Eschaage CHRYSANTHEMUMS Yellow Eaton Helen Newberry Yellow BonnaSon.. Jennie Nonin 100 1000 100 1000 2.00 $17.50 82.50 $20.00 2.00 17.60 2.50 20.00 1.75 15.00 1.76 16.00 only.. 2.60 20.00 Best Dec. Yellow, same type and Bonnaffon. Season Dec. 1 to 15. Per^doz., 81.00; 100, $6.00; 1000, $50.00. Stonewall Jackson. Good Dec. While, to grow for sprays. Season Dec. 1 to 20. Per doz.. $1.00; f Smith's Advance Early Snow HalUday Unaka Pacific Supreme All at f Ctias. Razer $1.75 Wells' Late Pink p. 100 ] Chadwick Enguebard $15.00 Dolly Dimple Roman Gold I p. 1000 I. Clirysolcra Cash or C. O. D. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES QUIDNICK, R. I. (J. H. Gushing, Prop.) P. O. Anthony. R. I. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange ^ Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings . W. Rieman April and May $2.00 per 100, $18.00 [ pots, 82.50 per 100, folI< 1000. 100, 850.0 RICHARD FRANKE ,fr^«^«. Bro«. FfARMlIVaDAUE, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Wm. Turner Early Snow United States Cut Flower Co. Yellow Bonnaffon Golden Glow Unaka (Early PiJlk) CNRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS BonnaSon, 2K-inch $2.00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 VINCA VARIEGATA, heavy, 4-in. 10.00 SALVIA, ready May 1 2.00 MRS.W. RUMMIER, 22 Broad St., Carlstadt, N.J. Qire credit where credit ts doe — Mention Eichaiure KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH © CO. R E. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM 1082 The Florists' Exchange THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. MANUFACrrURES OF Self-Tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (Patented) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES "THE LOOP THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price List C Carnations From Pots We have several thousand fine young plants to ofTer from 2-in. and 2i^-in. pots. This offer holds good, until they are either sold or planted in the field. White Enchantress, 13.50 pei 100, S30.00 per 1000; Shasta, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; Pink Delight, S6.00 per 100, 550.00 per 1000. Rosette, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS We have: Harcourt, white; Presilly, fight pink; Barney, cerise; Castries, cerise; Decorator, o. scarlet; Marvel, best red; S. A. Nutt, crimson. •MUMS 1 should have our "IMPROVED BONN- AFFON." You can plant it in June and get the same lesiilts as you did by planting the "Major" in May, and the blooms will be larger. $15.00 per 100, .JIOO.OO per 1000. Will have quantities of all the best commercial varieties in 2-in. pots during benching time. Send for our list. We are booking orders for POI N S tT T I AS, for July and later delivery. 2} 2-in. pots at •S.'j.OO per 100, 845,00 per 1000, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 500,000 Carnations _ We are devoting our whole plant to the production of Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Our condi- tions are the best and we are producing the very finest stock. The rooted cuttings we are now ship- ping are superior to most 2-in. stocli sent out. Will be glad to send you samples that you may see A ™m' "i '\ cuttings from stock plants grown for cuttings only and are large and very bne. We also have some choice potted stock for April, May and June delivery. Place your orders ahead for potted stock if you want to be sure of it. 100 1000 2-in. Enchantress. Light j Enchantress. " Enchantress. Rose pink., 3 Mrs. C. W. Ward. Pink. . . 3 Dorothy Gordon. Pink. $3.00 $25.00 $35.00 Victory. Scarlet 3.00 25.00 35 00 25.00 35.00 White Wonder 4.00 35.00 46 00 Rosette. Dark pink; fine 4.00 35.00 45.00 in favor of our Pure White Enchantress. Order some of that il you don't - off, cash with c Smith & Gannett, °^ri?. v":^ Strong, Vigorous Stock Carnation Cuttings Imow what good stock is. I offer 5 per cent, off for cash with order. " this 'wilf i^uic mmi pay shipping charges for you. AprU and May delivery from pots. Cash or references. _ 100 1000 100 inn innn 'inn Enohantpess $3.00 $26.00 $3.25 Rosette $3^0 $3000 $3 75 White Enchantress .... 3.00 25.00 3.25 C. W. Ward 3 00 25 00 3 25 ^'te%^'sss"*"-i.°oS iiz if5 'Sis^-'-----f^ iz SI A. A. GANNETT, Geneva. N. Y. Carnations 6000 Winona, out of soil i2M tum 1000 Salmon Beauty, out of soil 3.60 3o!o0 600 Yellow Prince or Yellow Stone 8.00 QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, Quidnicl(,R. I. (J. H. Cuahrng. Prop.) P. O. Anthony, R. I. qiye credit where credit ts doe — Mention ffliebange CARNATIONS F.DMtNfRfiStNSCt. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA I tbifl advt. In the Eicbange BOOK of WATER GARDENING ll'f^ A.T. De La Mare Ptg. ®, P«b. Co., 2 Daune St., New York The New Carnation "Alice" A beautiful shade of ChEAR, BLUSH PINK, midway between Gloriosa and Enchantress. A Marvellous Bloomer PETER FISHER, ^^kkl: Ready Now for Immediate] Delivery I Philiidelphia Pink CARNATION ! The best in sight today. , 2- inch pot plants, S12 00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO 218 Betz BIdg., PHILADELPHIA! —A PJllsbury Caroation] Staple woo for ;i.oo postpaid I. L. PILLSBURT GALESBURG. ILL. Mvpcrpditwhprpcredltlwdo^ train, perhaps tJhi-s plan will not be best for all who wish to attend. Practically the eatire memhe^rship of the club -will he present. It was decided that the entrance fee for members to the DaJIas Florists' Olub should be fixed at $.3 until after the Waco State meeting, when the fee will be raised to $5 for those who do not come in at once as charter members. The dues have been fixed at 50c. per result of the_election of oflicers presi- secretary ; Lioui: The full list of members up to and inoludin.s: this meeting is as follows: W. W. Robinson. F. K.' McGinnis, W. E. Anderson, W. AV. Sarver, Jr., Robt. Tietze, Robt. Wehrli, Chas. Benaelli, Leo. Weitzman, Henry Hollkamp, W, P. Heisert, Jack Currs, B, Vdallie, Alex. Millar, Geo. Hawkins, E. H. -Wendtland, Fred Timime. E, ■ K. Rowa. Harry iWorhly, K. L. Hi^hfill, Ed. F. Bilger, E. G. Koehle. Sherman, Tex., H. W. Schaeffer, IC, J. Djemis, J. G. Strons, Louis Saal, J. C. Zell, Lewis Robinson, C. C. Chollar. A. W. Bilger, E. F. San- ders. Frank Reed. Ed. Mexia. P. John- son. This membership includes several from surrounding cities witlhin fifty miles of Dallas. S. J. M. Incorporations T.— The 'Cherokee Nur- sery Co. has been incorpoi-ated with a capital stock of S.'iO.OOO. The incorpora- tors are: Edw. Wilder. Chas. E. Gould. Chiis. P. O'Brien. Louisville, Ky. Louisville florists report a very satisfactory business during the past week. Several very large funerals have given them a large amount of work, and weddings have been very numerous since i the close of Lent. The infirmaries con- i tinue to be well filled and quite a number i j of boxes are being sent to the sick. The florists have noted that a larger ' i number of orders have been handled this . season than ever in the history of the Louisville florists. The receipts, how- : | ever, have not amounted to any more '• ' than the totals of last year. The only explanation is that the public is beoiira- ing educated to the buying of flowers, and these same people who are now small buyers will eventually become large ones. It is also pointed out that the large de- mand for corsage bouquets has had a tendency to enlarge the number of sales. S. E. Thompson, who operates a shop in the Walnut Theatre, said that busi- ness had been very satisfactory with him for the past few weeks, with the excep- ' i tion that collections have not come in as rapidly as could be wished. The Satur- i day specials which Mr. Thompson fea- tures have been bringing a goodly amount of business at the week-end. Wholesaler and Retailer The Kentucky Society of Florists will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening, May 6, at the shop of August R. Baumer in the Masonic Building. The meeting will be held at 8 o'clock. One of the inter- ' esting attractions of the evening will be an address by Anders Rasmussen, a New Albany, Ind., grower, on "The Re- lationship JBetween the Wholesaler and Retailer." This address was to have been delivered at the April meeting, but, because of the illness of Mrs, Rasmussen, Mr. Rasmussen was unable to attend. The florists of Louisville are^ preparing to make Mothers' Day, which falls on May 10, a big flower day. Last year was the first time the occasion had been really noticed by the local people, but it is com-, ing in strong and should become a feature of the season. Jacob Schulz has a large framed card near the front of the store calling attention to the observance. Miss Bertha Walker and her sister. Miss Edith Walker, who have charge of the Fourth avenue store of the William Walker Co,, recently made a short trip to Dayton, O. Miss Edith Walker was away only two days, as business is heavy at the store, but Miss Bertha stayed a few days longer. Stocks are coming along in fine shape at present and the only complaint on this score is that the supply exceeds the de- mand. Roses are looking particularly good, and the stems are longer than usual at the season. Poeticus Narcissus are blooming in the open, and a large quantity of them are being used by the florists to take the place of the regular Narcissus and Jonquils, which are about through for the season. The Nanz & Neuner Co., which was unfortunate enough to be unable to its Easter Lilies blooming in time Easter, put on a special Saturday sale with the plants. A fine blooming plant in a pot was used for a Saturday special at 25c. each. It is needless to say that' the sale took well, and the plants were practically cleaned out before noon. Both of the large Fourth ave. windows were filled with blooming plants and a card stating the price was given place. With every sale of two plants thirty trading stamps were given, but with a single sale no stamps were given. Mana- ger D. E. Weller did not intend to deliver them at the price, but found that it would be necessary because of a rain which started up. 'The plants which were sold were allowed to accumulate until a large number were on the floor, when they were divided up into city divisions to facilitate the delivering. Honaker the Florist, a Lexington tradesman, recently ran an advertisement in one of the Lexington papers for parcel post business. The ad. was part of a page of announcements by Lexington houses devoted to parcel post deyelop- August R. Baumer of Louisville was recently elected senior warden at a meet- ing of the De Molay Commandery, Knights Templar. This was the regular annual meeting of the body. get for Readers will confer a favor i 'ore than passlna value If, v»he tock of our advertisers, they w eeinq the advt. In The Exchanae, The Florists' Exchange 1083 Dreer's Select Roses SELECTED TWO-YEAR-OLD STOCK FOR YOUR RETAIL TRADE The Dreer Roses for bedding are strong field-grown plants which were potted during the Winter months, stored in cold houses and frames, and are now in the best possible condition to turn over to your retail customers for outdoor planting. They must not be compared to dormant cellared stock and all are in 5- or 6-inch pots, according to the growth of the variety. wwm.r'rm -w^wrk. tit* A I^^^CMPC SELECT STANDARD SORTS AND 11 I DtvlU- 1 IL/A tvV/OlL/d RECENT INTRODUCTIONS Antoine Rivoire $30. Arthur R. Goodwin 30. Belle Siebrecht 30. Betty 30. Caroline Testout 25. Chateau Clos Vougeot 35. Countess of Gosf ord 30. Dean Hole 30. Duchess of Wellington 40. Duchess of Westminster 50. Earl of Warwick 30. Edward Mawley 75. Farbenkonigin 30. Franz Deegen 30. Florence Haswell Veitch 75. George C. Waud 30. General MacArthur 30. Gustav Grunerwald 30. Gruss an Teplitz 25. Grace Molyneux 35. 00 Joseph HUl .... 30.00 Jonkheer J. L. Mock. 30.00 KlUarney 30.00 30.00 30 00 30 00 30.00 30.00 30.00 Mme. Leon Pain 30.00 Mme. Melanie Soupert $30.00 Mme. Philippe Rivoire 30.00 Mme. Ravary 30.00 Mme. Segond Weber 30.00 Marquise de Sinety 40.00 Mary Countess of Ilchester 35.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 30.00 Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell 50.00 Mrs. George Shawyer 50.00 Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller 40.00 Mrs. Walter Easlea 50.00 My Maryland. Pharisaer Prince de Bulgarie Richmond Simplicity Souvenir de Gustave Prat Souvenir du President Carnot Viscountess Folkestone White Killarney William Shean ),00 30.00 30.00 PtrlOO $25.00 :.... 25.00 30.00 20.00 Hugo Roller. 40.00 Clothilde Soupert Duchesse de Brabant. Harry Kirk Hermosa TEA AND OTHER EVERBLOOMING ROSES ^ ^ Per 100 P"l?? Maman Cochet Pink $25.00 Mrs. Hubert Taylor. Maman Cochet White. 25.00 Queen's Scarlet or Agrippina 20.00 Marie Van Houtte 25.00 Miss Alice de Rothschild 50.00 Molly Sharman Crawford 30.00 Souvenir de Catherine Guillot. Souvenir de Pierre Notting 30.( William R. Smith 25.( Hybrid Perpetual Roses Pcrioo American Beauty $30.00 Baron de Bonstetten 25.00 Baroness Rothschild 25.00 Captain Christy 25.00 Frau Karl Druschki 25.00 George Arends 30.00 General Jacqueminot 25.00 Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau 30.00 Gloire de Lyotmaise 25.00 J. B. Clark 30.00 Magna Charta 25.00 Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford 25.00 Mrs. John Laing 25.00 Paul Neyron 25.00 President Kruger 30.00 Prince Camille de Rohan 25.00 Ulrich Brunner Moss Roses Blanche Moreau Comtesse de Murinais Crested Moss Crimson Globe Gloire de Mosses Princess Adelaide Rugosa Roses Blanc Double de Coubert Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Hansa Nova Zembla Rugosa Red Rugosa White 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 18.00 18.00 Pernetiana or Hybrid Austrian Briers Beaute de Lyon 35.00 Juliet (New) 30.00 Soliel d'Or, or Golden Sun 30.00 Austrian or Yellow Brier Roses Per 100 Austrian Copper $30.00 Austrian YeUow 30.00 Harrison Yellow 30.00 Persian Yellow 25.00 Tree Shaped Roses Caroline Testout "i Strong, Frau Karl Druschki straight Gruss an Teplitz I stems about Kaiserin Augusta Victoria . . f 3}^ feet 75.00 Killarney high Mme. Jules Grolez J Climbing and Rambler Roses American Pillar 25.00 Aviateur Bleriot 35.00 Christine Wright (New) 40.00 Climbing American Beauty (New) 40.00 Climbing Caroline Testout 30.00 Climbing Belle Siebrecht 30.00 Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 30.00 Crimson Rambler 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 25.00 Excelsa 25.00 Gloire de Dijon 30.00 Hiawatha 25.00 Lady Gay 25.00 Marechal Niel 30.00 Reine Marie Henriette 30.00 Tausendschon 30.00 Trier 25.00 White Dorothy 25.00 W. A. Richardson 30.00 White Banksia 25.00 Yellow Banksia 25.00 Yellow Rambler 25.00 Sweet Brier Roses Refulgence (New) $35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 .35.00 35.00 20.00 Anne of Geierstein: Brenda Lord Penzance Lady Penzance Meg Merrilies Common Sweet Brier, or Eglantine. . . Baby Rambler Roses Erna Teschendorfi Katherine Zeimet (White Baby) 20.00 Louise Walter (Baby Tausendschon) 25.00 Mme. Norbet Levavasseur (Crimson Baby Rambler) 20.00 Mrs. Cutbush 20.00 Orleans 25.00 Wichuraiana Roses 25.00 Wichuraiana White Wichuraiana Evergreen Gem Wichuraiana Gardenia Wichuraiana South Orange Perfection. Wichuraiana Triumph 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Two Sensational New Hybrid Tea Roses GEORGE DICKSON. One of Alexander Dick- son & Sons' greatest achievements. A gorgeous, briUiant, crimson-scarlet. Sl.OO each. MME. HERIOT, or THE DAILY MAIL ROSE. This is Pernet-Ducher's great prize winner; very aptly described in color " like sunshine on a copper red metal." 2-year-old plants, SI. 50 each. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. Philadelphia. pa! THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange kk4^»«-, GrlTe credit where credit is due — aieatioa Exchange ASTERS FINE TRANSPLANTED PLANTS. Ready for Shipment. VICK'S ROYAL. Early One of the'linest. White, Shell Pink, «7.00ipM 1000. Cash with order. Peter Brown, laKteW. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Oxcbanse New Orleans, La. During the past week the florists ha^ reported a very fair business. The Mi tairie Ridge Nursery Co. is now ei gaged in extensive outside planting, and is also liept busy with weddings. M. Cook's Son has also been kept aler with funeral work. D. J. Virgin is still in Chicago gather ing ideas for the June weddings. The Orchid Store has a beautiful as sortment of Gladioli which are being shipped North, these being the first " the season. The store has also been doing an extensive trade in orchids. An attractive feature this week was the window decorations at The Blooming Nursery. Clusters of red Lilies, ar- ranged with loops of white chiffon were Mr. Bruno Werner reports trade ex- ceptionally good for the season, pretty nearly cleared out of all stock. M. BlEEHOEST. Nashville, Tenn. The past two weeks have been warm as Summer and everything has come on with a rush. There is an abundance of most all sorts of flowers, both indoors and out. The first Peonies have made their appearance, but not in sufiicient numbers to get into the market. Another week will find them on sale. There has been a fair demand for cut flowers, and the prices are fairly finn. Bedding plants are selling well, and the prices are rather better than they were a year ago. The- only changes we notice in the demand are • that Snapdragons and Petunias are in ; better demand. There seems to be . no ] large stock of bedders this season, and we fear there will be a shortage in some items before the season is over. The demand for perennials was never j so heavy as now, and there was never a call for so wide a list of varieties. It i has been felt that there were few peren- I nials that would stand our trying cli- mate, but as a few have demonstrated that this is not true many desire to try new things. The florists had a second meeting a week ago and there is reason to believe that they will have their organization completed soon. Lischey's gardens seem to be doing a good business at present. Mr. Brown, the proprietor, is in fairly good health this Spring. A year ago he was almost wholly unable to attend to business. Hillcrest School Farm is busy getting in Dahlias and Cannas at present. M. W. B. Bedding Arrangements Kindly advise me through The Ex- change the kind of plants to place in three large mounds in front of an hotel ; the situation being at the forks of the road. For the past two seasons I have had Geraniums-with Little Gem Sweet Alyssum in the round beds, and King Humbert and Richard Wallace Cannas, red and yellow Coleus with Alternan- theras for border in the diamond bed. Would like a change all around. Would very much appreciate any suggestions you might offer.— H. E. W., N. J. — It is suggested that the inquirer use Salvia splendens with a border of yellow Coleus on one round bed, Hypericum Moserianum, 3in. or 4in. pot plants, with a border of Cineraria maritima candidis- sima (Dusty Miller) in the other, and Alphonse Ricard Geraniums with a bor- der of variegated Stevia or of Centaurea candidissima in the diamond bed. If taller plants are desired in the diamond shaped bed, the following combination could be used for center : Castor Oil plants, the red leaved varieties, an inner border of African Marigolds, and an outer bor- der of Centaurea candidissima. The New Hydrangea Sargentiana This new species of Hydrangea came from China a year or two ago. It has been well shown at Boston, and in Lon- don, and although it cannot be called strictly ornamental, and certainly not to be compared with the Hortensis varieties, still, it is a plant worthy of notice. Cer- tificates have been awarded to it, which ought to emphasize its value. The flower heads are broad, but the large white sterile blossoms are limited to a few out- side the central cluster, .and these are of a bluish color. The Storage and Use of Soil Moisture The Nebraska Experiment Station has just issued Bulletin No. 140, on "The Storage and Use of Soil Moisture." This bulletin is a brief discussion of work done at the North Platte Substation, relative to the storage and use of soil moisture. Summer tillage has been the most effec- tive method of storing water, but even by this method only from 10 to 33 per cent, of the seasonal rainfall has been stored in the soil. Weeds are the greatest agency for the loss of water from the soil. The storage of water is summed up in keeping a loose, rough surface to absorb the rains quickly, and in pre- venting growing vegetation from using the water. ROSES Grafted 100 1000 Milady $12.00 $100.00 Taft 12.50 120.00 Own Root Mrs. Geo. Sbaw- yer. 4-inch.. 12.00 100.00 American Beauty. 23^-mch .... 8.00 75.00 Taft 7.50 60.00 Hillingdon 7.50 60.00 No Better Stock Than This Can Be Found Anywhere ! Samples Sent on Request CHAS.H.TOTTY MADISON, N. J. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade We can only offer GOLDEN BEDDER VERSCHAFFELTII Cannot make delivery be- fore May 12. $6.00 per 1000 Good, Strong, Clean, Well-rooted A. NAHLIK Succesor to C. SCHULZE & SON 261-275 LAWRENCE ST., FLUSHING, N. Y. Ail Are Transplanted Plants BROWALUA GRANDIFLORA, 60c. per 100. CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA (Dusty Miller). Rooted cuttings, 75c. per 100. Sec price list for other plani Ma: i28. I WOULD EXCHANGE any of my transplanted plants and Rooted Cuttings for plants as follows; VINCA, MajorT Variegata; GERMAN IVY; ASSORTED GERANIUMS and ALTER- NANTHERAS, Red and YeUow. REINHOLD UNDRITZ SSln"?" 188 Greenleaf Ave., West New Brighton Staten Island, NEW YORK -Mention Exchange DRAC^NAS 6-inch, 30 cts. 5-inch, 25 cts. 4-inch, 15 cts. A trial will convince you WM.EHMANN, Corfu, N. Y. Write tiem 3 I read this advt. In the Exchange The Florists^ Exchange 1085 Roses Grafted and Own Root Send for list. Carnations 2-inch pots -Lady Bountiful, Winsor) a-jmeannn White Winsor | *3.50 S30.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS I per 100. TlianksgiTing Queen, Vm 430.00 per 1000. Dolly Dimple, EUse Papworth, Intensity, Golden Dome, John Shrimpton, Lynnwood Hall, Nagoya, Patty, Winter Cheer, YeUow Eaton, Unaka. S3.00 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spaulding, Culllng- fordii. Dr. Enftuehard, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Geo. Kalh Glory of the PaciBc, H. W. Rleman, Jennie Nonin, Money Maker, Mayor Weaver, Maud Dean, Monrovia, Mrs. J. Jones, Miss Alice Byron, Mrs. Baer, Major Bonnaf- fon, Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, Robt. Halli- day. Smith's Advance, White Bonnafton, Wm. Duckham, W. H. Lincoln. S2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. uANNAb Varieties From 3J-^-in. pots, strong plants, S6.00 and tS.OO per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots 100 ALYSSUM 2M-m. S3.00 ACHYRANTHES, 5 sorts 2}i-in. 3.00 ABUTILON Savitzii 2M-in. 3.00 ABUTILON Savitzii 3 -in. 5:00 AGERATUM, Blue and White.. . .2Ji-in. 3.00 AGERATUM, Blue and White.. . .3H-in. 5.00 ALTERNANTHERAS 2 Ji-in. 3.00 AMPELOPSIS Veitchii 3 -in. 8.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 2X-in. 3.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 4 -in. 10.00 BEGONIAS, ErfordU, Vernon, Crimson Bedder and Gracilis Rosea 2 -in. 3.00 BEGONIAS, Varieties for Basket and vases 2H-in. 4.00 -CUPHEA Platycentra 2M-in. 3.00 <:OLEUS, All leading sorts .2Ji-in. 3.00 COLEUS, All leading sorts 3 -in. 4.00 CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa 2ii-in. 3.00 DRACAENA Indlvisa 4 -in. 15.00 DRACAENA Indivisa 5 -in. 25.00 DRACAENA Indivlsa 7 -in. 40.00 ENGLISH IVY 4 -in. 8 00 FEVERFEW, Double White 2M-in. 3.00 FUCHSIAS, Double and Single. . . 2M-in. 3.00 FUCHSIAS, Double and Single. . . 3K-in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2M-in. 3 00 GERANIUMS, Double and Slngle3j|-in. 7.00 Special Varieties 3K-in. 8.00 Double and Single 2}i-in. 3.00 Ivy-leaved Double 3J.l-in. 8.00 Fragrant Rose, etc 3H-in. 8.00 Fancy-leaved 3J^-in. 8.00 HELIOTROPE 2K-in. 3.00 HELIOTROPE 3H-in. 6.00 IVY, German 2}i-in. 3.00 LEMON VERBENAS 3 -in. 6.00 LEMON VERBENAS 2J^-in. 3.00 LOBELIA, New Double Blue 2M-in. 3.00 LOBELIA, New Double Blue 3 -in. 5.00 LOBELIA, Dwarf and Trailing.. . . 2}i-in. 3.00 MOONVINE, True White 2K-in. 3.00 MOONVINE, True White. 4 -in. 10.00 PETUNIAS, Single Fringed 2Ji-in. 3.00 SALVIAS 2M-in. 3.00 SALVIAS 4 -in. SloO SWAINSONA Alba 2M-in. 4.00 STEVIA, Compacta and Varie- gata 2li~m, 3.00 IJOPAEOLUM, Double 2 Ji-in. 4.00 TRADESCANTIA 2W-in. 3.00 VINCASVariegataandEtegans....3 -in. 6.00 VINCA Variegata 4 -in. 10.00 VERBENAS 2M-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE WOOD BROTHERS nSHKILL, N.Y. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange feEKIilIftl#l PRIME STOCK— ON OWN ROOTS 2H-m. 100 1000 Antoine Rlvoire. Flesh. H. T $4.00 $35.00 Anny Muller. Pink Baby Rambler.. . . 3.00 25.00 Baby Crimson Rambler 4.00 35.00 Ball of Snow. Whiti-, H. P 3.50 30.00 Baltimore Belle. Blush, Cl'g 3.00 25.00 Bessie Brown. Flesh, H. T 3.00 27, Blumenschmldt. Yellow, Tea 3.00 27, ~ " Red Cl'g Pol 3.00 25. ■ ~ • 4.50 40. 1.00 25, Captain Hayward, Red, Carissima. Flesh, H. W., a'g Coquette des Alpes. White, \l. P Climbing American Beauty. Red.... Climbing White Maman Cochet. ... Debutante, Pink H. W Duchessede Brabant. Pink, Tea 4.00 6.00 45.C i.OO 25.00 10. i.OO 25:00 10. i.OO 27.50 10. Not a Surplus or Culls, BUT 11 Special Crops SUMMER GROWN— WINTER RESTED Marechal Nlel. Yellow, Marie Louise, Pink, Tea Mary Washington. White, Cl'g Mignoi -. . - • Pink, Pol. R. WaddeU. Yel., H.T.. Ben R. Cant, Red, Tea for Yellow, Tea Escelsa, Red Dorothy. H. W., Cl'g.., Giant of Battles, Red, H. P 4.00 35.00 Graf Zeppelin. Red. Q'g 3.50 30.00 Helen Good. Pink. Tea ..3.50 30.00 James Sprunt, Red Cl'g N 3.00 26.00 '" ^aby Rambler.... 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 15. Mme. Caroline Testout, Pink, H. T. Mme. Charles Wood. Red, H. P 4.00 36.00 Jenny GulUemot. 100 1000 100 May Planting A few of 250 in Spring List of New Century, Pink - - , Philadelphia Crimson Rambler. Q. Phyllis. Pink Baby Rambler., Prairie Queen, Pink Prairie. . . Rena Robbins. Yellow, H. T. Robert Duncan. Crimson, H. Trier. White, Cl'g Vick's Caprice, Var. H. P White Dorothy Perkins. Cl'g., H. W.. 2H-in. '. 100 1000 .$3.00 S27.50 S . 3.50 30.00 3.00 26.00 : . 3.00 26.00 . 3.00 26.00 , 4.00 35.00 3.00 25.00 3.50 30.00 . 4.00 36.00 . 3.00 26.00 . 3.50 30.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 4.50 40.00 . 4.00 35.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 4.00 35.00 . 3.00 27.50 . 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 60 $30.00412. Yel., H. Ime. Jules Grolez. Pink, H. T 3.60 30.00 ^me. Franzisca Kruger. Yel., T 3.00 25.00 10 Vhole*ale List lOOO Aorea W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Bcrbcris Thunbcrgii Hedging FINE LOT 18/24-in., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000; 12/18-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 CD D««MM iP r*^ MANCHESTER, . R. Burr QL Co., CONN. California Privet Berberls Thunbergii I hare the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I «l«o offer Berberls Thunbergii, Norway Maples and Norway Sfnuce. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, NanarUt, Robbinsville,N.J. WE MUST MOVE sSIl"'" BLUE SPRUCE (KOSTER'S), 6 to 16 feet in height. NORWAY SPRUCE, 12 to 16 leet in height. ARBORVIT^, 10 to IS feet in height. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 5 to 12 feet in height. NORWAY MAPLE, 4 to 6 inch cal. SCHWEDLERI MAPLE, 4 to 6 inch cal. We also have a tew of each of the following, in sizes running 4 to 8 inch cal. : Horse Chestnuts, Linden, Sugar and Silver Maples These trees are fair trees. Have been transplanted lately. We will seU them in quantity at a little more than cost of digging and packing. CHAS. MOMM & SONS, Irvington, N. J. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. I. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, LiUum Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Oematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange SCIIWEDIER'S MAPLE 7 to 8 ft. eTO« fine stock. 75c. each. t7.00 per 10. NORWAV MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted, 60c. each, tl.OO per 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft 60c. each, S6.00 per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE 16 to 18 n.. extra fine, $1.00 per 10. »7.00 per 100. n.. extra fine. 75c. per 10. $6.00 per 100. BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM 8 to 7 ft 1 to IH in. caliper. $3.50 per 10. JOS.H. BLACK, SON &C0. HIghfstown, N. J. Write tl hem you read this advt. in the Eichange Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON. MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants Otto Heinecken "t*"' Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF: Halstenbck ^ REILHOLZ, %'^^f High Grade Vegetable Seeds H. ZYP & CO., (Houind) Wholesale Bulb Growers, Specialty Hyacinths J. HEINS SONS, (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP €v PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange Notice to tlie Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen. will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON BOSKOOP, HOLLAND 'The Old Farm Nurseries" Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschapge Western Headquarters FOR Boxwood Pyramid Form Each Pair 7.00 * .**' 7 00 We can consistently place them our "Worth While" quality brand, for prices on quantity. under Write Winterson'sSeedStore 166 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Peach Trees 4 to 5 ft. ©' 5c each •* " 3 to 4 ft. @ 3c each Twenty varieties Apple Trees 4 to 5 ft. @ 7c each Thirty-five varieties Norway Maples. .lOt Ash Leaf Maple. Hydrangea P. G. 3 ft. (5' 10c each JACKSON & PERKINS CO. NEWARK. NEW YORK Wholesale Growers for the trade TREES and PLANTS of all kinds Cash with order — packing free LANCASTER COUNTY NURSERIES VanIIeiningenBros.&Co. Boskoop, Holland Please see our Mr. P. J., or J. C. van Heiningen before ordering elsewhere. We offer an excellent stock of Rhodo- dendrons, Azaleas, Evergreens, Boxwood, Magnolias, Japan Maples, Roses and Vines. Address exclusively until June 1st: c/o MALTUS © WARE 14 Stone Street, New York City Our trial grounds are located at South Wilton, Conn. Write them you r The Florists' Exchange 1087 Nursery Department Jostpt Conducted by Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. Pilkincton, Portland, Ore.: vice- J resident. Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala.; secretary, OKN Hall. Rochester, N. Y.; treasurer, Peter •va. Neb. Tliirty-ninth Annual Conven- in Cleveland. O., June 24 to 26, 1914. A Vine Covered Pergola The proper use of vines for covering pergolas is well illustrated in the picture of the one before us, where but two vines have been used. These are the Virginia Creeper, Ampelopsis quinquefolia, and the Pipe Vine, Aristolocliia Sipho The Virginia Creeper has grown pretty much it will and has done as well or better thin it would hue done if it had undergone great care, for as it is its drooping lengths ot growths give it a beauti ful appearance. This vine is always pleasing during the Summer sea son, owing to its pretty, bright green fohage, but is, perhaps, ad- mired the most in Autumn, when the foil age changes to crimbon It often ascends lofty trees, and, when Autumn comes, bringing its handsome, scarlet toliage, the effect is grand as it appears am;ong the green foliage of sui rounding trees and shrubs. This vine is often used for planting to decaying trees, which it completely clothes in time, beautifying them and their surroundings The Pipe Vine, be ■cause of its very Hige leaves — sometimes nearly a foot broad — and its large, odd looking flow- ers, fits into many plant- ings to good purpose It has in this case; mingling with the Virginia Creep er, it is well placed, add- ing to the effect of the mass of vines. It is i native vine, extending from Pennsylvania to Texas. Because of the peculiar appearance of Virginii its flowers it is common ly called Dutchman s Pipe The coloi of the floweis which are an inch or so in length, is brownish purple. Young plants are rather shy of flowering, but they appear in greater numbers on" older vines. The vine covered pergola of our photograph covers a path entrance to the Lincoln Drive in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, and is greatly admired for its beauty. It is in close proximity to a "new park, coming to the city of Philadelphia from the estate of the late Geo. C. Thomas. rn,^ -n, „. The name Drooping Forsythia is well The Drooping .^eognized as a most appropriate one for Forsythia porsythia suspensa, for its habit is so drooping that those who consider it as a vine are but little out. It differs from a true vine in having both a shrub character and that of a vine. There are shoots that grow erect, and others that make lengths of some 10ft. to loft, in a season. Because of this it is well suited to plant on the summit of banks or in the soil on the top of retaining walls, where the shoots of the vine type can droop down the face of the walls. What adds to its value for planting on banks is the fact that its roots are of a fibrous nature, holding the soil from washing out, and then when its long shoots reach the ground take root into it, forming in time a thicket of growth. This species is valued too, from its blooming slightly in advance of viridissima. It is but a day or two ahead, it is true, but when every one is watching for the first Spring flowers what a pleasure it is to look on the earliest sorts as they display themselves. If there is any dif- ference the flowers of suspensa are rather larger than the other; some think the shade of yellow is rather lighter, but if so it is very little. The Fortunei of collections is a variety of suspensa. In habit of growth it is intermediate between the other two mentioned and its flowering is about the same as suspensa. rhopfn.,+ rp «„ The following extract is from the B„!.t*f"* ^"® Philadelphia Public Ledger. "Chest- ^"* nut blight was discovered today, March 19, by University of Washington botany pro- fessors in a siiipment of Chestnut nursery trees from Japan. The 1500 trees in the consignment will be burned. Because of a belief that the Japanese Chest- nut was free from the blight, which has caused great loss in American groves, arrangements had been made recently for large importations." The Japanese Chestnut is not immune from the blight It his been reported in these columns more than once that this Chestnut has been discovered in a diseased Salvia Greggii Salvia Greggii is not a new plant to us, as it has long been known in a botanical way, and even some of our nurserymen ofl'ered it for sale many years ago. It is, however, well worth pushing to more extended notice. For many years gardening was confined chiefly to the iVIiddle and At- lantic and Northern States, where Salvia Greggii would not endure great told hence it has not been well known. But nurser}men find their ales greit now in the more Southern States, and there this Salvia would find a climate to suit it. It is a native of Texas ind irfexico, is a true shrub, and doubtless would stand several de- grees of frost without injury. So far as Phila- delphia is concerned, where zero is to be ex- pected, at times in Win- ter, there is nothing from Mexico that will live out there Even Choisya ternata, one of the hard- iest of Mexican shrubs, will not endure its mod- erate climate. It (the Choisya) is fairly hardy in the southern countries of England, while Salvia Greggii is treated as a greenhouse plant there. Still, this does not prove what it will endure here, as many plants treated as requiring greenhouse care in England are quite hardy here, under fir more cold than that country ever experiences. The late John Saul, of \\ ashington, D. C, grew Sihia Greggii many ago, his A Vine Covered Pergola Cretper (*imi elopsis quinquefolia) and Pipe Vine (Iribtototl i condition in our midst If this importition 'showed the disease to be identical with that which has killed thousands of our trees, it looks as though we may almost blame Japan for its introduction here in the first place. One reason why many Japanese Chestnut trees in our midst appear free from disease is because they are young and their smooth bark contains no injured parts in which the germs can get entry. Young trees of our native sort are just as free as the same kind of Japa- nese trees are. It is by no means uncommon to find young trees of a height of 15ft. or so thriving in groves where large trees have been killed by the blight, their clean, tight bark affording no means of the blight en- tering the inner bark. It is not unreasonable to look forward to the complete disappearance of the blight in time, having run its course, when new groves may be started. ■o ^ -a t ^ When mention is made of the Red Ber- ««i uerriea j.;^^ gj^j^^. jj ^^^^^y j^fg^s ^g ^^^ native ' species, Sambucus pubens, a species quite common in hilly pastures and woods throughout the country; but there is another red berried one, S. race- mosa, a native of Europe. Our more common Elder, S. Canadensis, is well known for its clusters of purplish fruit, ripening in Summer, its fruit being often used for making wine. Sambucus pubens, the one our notes especially refer to, is valued for its ornamental red berries. They are not only of this attractive color, but the ripening occurs shortly after their formation in Spring. They are often ripe while the flowers of Canadensis are but in their prime, suggesting the planting of the two in close prox- imity for better effect. There are few other real berries visible among shrubs so early as this Elder displays them. The other red berried one mentioned, S. racemosa, flowers and ripens its berries later, and its strong growth exceeds that of pubens. It makes a bush 10ft. or so high in time, while pubens is not much above half its height. Both should be planted for their red berries, pubens for its early display, racemosa for its later blooming. to test all plants offered that were new to him He considered it nearly hardy there. A Salvia shrub is rather uncommon, and isipho) from what is said of Greggii it is doubtless a most desirnble species and should have a good trial for hardmess where much cold is the rule in Winter. Even if its cultivation had to cease north of Washington there are thousands of lawns south of it in which it should be planted with other shrubs. „ There are several species of Nyssa, mostly •rf* Southern sorts, the one exception being N. uniflora ^uitiflora which is found in many of the Northern States as well as through the South. The chief one of our notes, N. uniflora, is a Southern species, but as it extends northerly to Virginia it could be planted farther north than where it grows wild, following the habits of various other trees and shrubs. Agreeing with other species it prefers low ground, in fact, in its wild condition it is usually found in deep swamps, calling for its common name of Swamp Tupulo. Another name, at- tached to it is Cotton Gum. But it may be remarked here that the common name. Sour Gum, is applied to all the species by some, and in the North, where the multi- flora alone represents the genus, the Sour Gum is its It appears that all the species have lovely foliage in Autumn, their bright green Summer hue changing to orange scarlet with the advent of cold weather, and usu- ally, in the case of multiflora at least, it is the first of several trees to display its Autumn tints. Many of the specific names applied to these Nyssas are considered but synonyms. N. sylvatica, biflora, and aquatica for instance, are considered identical with mul- tiflora. But aquatica, as it grows in the South, appears to be more of a swamp lover than multiflora as it grows North, and those familiar with the seeds of each, when freed of pulp say the aquatica seeds are flat in shape, while those of multiflora are not. The seeds of uniflora are quite large, an inch or so in length, and when with their pulp attached are not unlike a small long plum, and of a deep blue color. The roots of these Nyssas are very light and on account of their compressibility have been used in place of corks in parts of the South, and this is especially true of uniflora. How far North this fine tree could be grown we do not know; as aforesaid, it is wild in southeastern Virginia. 1088 The Florists^ Exchange First Commercial Nursery in America T. E. Burroughs of Deep River, president of the Connecticut Nurserymen's Association, spoke at the Connecticut State Nurserymen's Convention recently on the "Early History of the Nursery Business." He spoke in part as follows: "It is impossible to fix a date for the beginning of the nursery business in America. Trees were at first grown in small quantities as a mere adjunct to general farm operations. Governor John Endicott of the Massa- chusetts Colony, was one of the best fruit growers in his time, and he grew many trees. In 164* he wrote to John Winthrop 'My children burnt mee at least 500 trees this Spring by setting the ground on fire neere them.' In 1648 he traded 500 Apple trees three years old, for 250 acres of land. "But the first independent or commercial nursery in the Newi World, in the sense in which we now under- stand the term, seems to have been that established by William Prince at Flushing, Long Island, and which was continued under four generations of the same fam- ily. The founder was Robert Prince, father of William. "About this time we find trees selling at wholesale for 33 1-3 cents each. With relatively cheaper money and with much better trees, we now buy for one-third this price. It is quite certain that this nursery was founded about the year 1730, and for over a century it remained the most prominent one in America. For nearly four generations the nurseries of Flushing sent forth more beautiful stock than went from any other single spot in our land. "The Prince nurseries had attained such public im- portance that when the British took possession of Flush- ing, August 29, ITTS, after their victory at the battle of Long Island, the commanding officer. General Howe, placed a guard over the nursery to protect it from dep- redations, and this was continued until all danger was past. "Not only was everything of merit imported, but the origination of ne%v varieties by careful selection of seed- lings was enthusiastically carried on. Two Plums, still well known, date from this period. Prince's Yellow Gage being originated in 1783 and the Imperial Gage in 1794. WiUiam Prince, third proprietor of the Prince Nurser- ies at Flushing, was born November 10, 1766, and died April 9, 1842. During his lifetime, the Prince Nur- sery was one of the centers of horticultural and botanic interest in America, and reached the height of its fame. One of the trees introduced to great popularity in the younger days of William Prince, the second, was the Lombardy Poplar, of which he advertised in 1798 no less than 10,000 trees, 10ft to 17ft. in height. For several years the Lombardy Poplar was the fashionable shade tree. In 1806 the tide turned, owing to a belief that they harbored a poisonous worm, and thousands were cut down and burned. "When the great Northwest was explored by Lewis and Clark, many of the botanical treasures found a home at the Flushing nurseries. Among them the Mahonia became very popular, the earlier specimens being sold at $20 each. The catalog of 1845, which enumerates only the best varieties, contains 350 kinds of Apples, 300 of Pears, 120 of Cherries, 200 of Plums and 160 of Peaches In 1828, Mr. Prince wrote and published the "Treatise on Horticulture," which was the first work of the kind produced in America. First in Connecticut "I might add," continued Mr. Burroughs, "that it was during this period that one of the first fruit tree nur- series, if not the first, was started in this State by Stephen Hoyt, grandfather of the present Stephen Hoyt, ex-vice-president of the Connecticut Nurserymen's As- sociation. If I am not mistaken, Mr. Hoyt had asso- ciated with him at this time a man by the name of Schofield; they started in a very smaU way but have steadily grown, until today the Hoyt nurseries are known all over the country as growers of choice nursery stock, especially for their fine shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and evergreens. "To return to my subject, William Robert Prince, fourth proprietor of the Flushing nursery, was born November 6, 1795, and died March 28, 1869. When a boy he was sent to Canada for a year, in order to be- come proficient in French, as there were then no schools of languages m New York, and European correspond- ence was an important feature in the horUcultural busi- ness. In his early manhood, he botanized through the entire hue of AUantic States in company with Professor Torrey of Columbia College, and Professor Nuttall of Harvard. In California, during 1849 and 1850, while others were searching only for gold, he was making col- lections of the trees and wild flowers of that country In this connection, I might say that Rev. Jared Eliot He was grandson of John Eliot, the 'apostle of the In- dians.' The book he wrote called 'Essays Upon Field- Husbandry,' is now extremely rare. "He was born November 7, 1685, and died April 22, 1768. His whole life was spent in the town of Killing- worth,- assuming charge of the parish there when he was but 19 years of age, and remained in charge until his death." — Hartford Daily Courant. Landscape Gardening Some Oft Recurring Questions Ansvrered Florists are often called upon to answer a question such as the following: A city or suburban house faces south. Directly in front of the piazza, on either side of the steps leading thereto, there is a space of 13ft. long and 3ft. wide; and on the east side of the house directly next to it, there is a space 25ft. long and 3ft. wide. The owner of the house would like to know what flower- ing shrubs alone, or what herbaceous plants, including Lilies, or what combination of, shrubs and herbaceous plants, he can use in the above designated spaces so that he may have a succession of blooms from early • Spring to late Autumn; also how the shrubs and herbaceous plants should be arranged for the best effect and results. He would also like to know what single, handsome, symmetrical growing shrub or small tree he may plant in the center of the lawn on either side of the walk leading to the front of the house. The borders on each side of the steps being but 3ft. wide, very tall or loosely growing plants would not be suitable. At each end of both borders, plant one Li- gustrum auretum. In the center of each border, one plant of Caryopteris Mastacanthus. Through the center of each border plant in groups of three, one dozen Lihum candidum, one dozen each L. speciosum album. 1 ,i HOUSE ! '^ ^ I A fl f- X > T "" 1 -O- Ji, 1 and L. splendens, except the L. planted in October, these will be the Spring. At that period also plant two Gladioli and Montbretias, these latter L. speciosum rubi candidum, which put out or three dozen to be taken up in the Autumn. Two groups in each border would consist of Veronica subsessilis and V. spicata with Stokesia cyanea on the outside, planted a foot to one and a half feet apart so that OEnothera Fraseri and Youngii, and some Tritomas, preferably Pfltzeri, also Montbretias, could be planted among them. Two or three plants of each kind in each group would be sufficient. I also suggest two groups of Phloxes, in the varieties Mrs. Jenkins (white), Elizabeth Campbell (salmon). General Von Heutz (sal- mon scarlet), and Miss Lingard. These could be grouped at about equal distances. Four Dielytra spec- tablis planted through the center at equal distances apart, is also suggested. Further, there could be four groups, two in each border, composed of Pentstemon barbatus Torryi, Lychnis chalcedonica fl. pi., blue Del- phiniums and Little Gem Feverfew. In the space as quoted in the question there is room for six groups of hardy Chrysanthemums of three plants each; three groups on each side, the varieties to be: Golden Pheasant, Rufus, JuUa Langravere, Miss Vin- cent, Princess of Wales, St. Elmo, Gold Nugget and Rhoda Dawn; while Platycodon grandiflora, four plants; Pyrethrum roseum, twelve plants ; Phlox subulata rosea, six plants; all set out in the same manner, with six Phlox subulata alba and an equal number of Phlox divaricata. Perry's variety. Along the outer edges, fifty each of manure spread over the borders before the Winter sel The border along the east side of the house will be the most interesting if planted with a combination of shrubs and hardy flowers. At the back of the border, and close to the house. Hollyhocks and that t-vpe of plant would be at home, say six of these and" three Boltonia asteroides. The Boltonias, at equal distances apart, form a nucleus of three groups, each consisting of one Boltonia, two red Mallows and one Phlox Sie- boldi, while planted in close proximity to these, but a little forward, three plants of Buddleia variabilis Veitch-' iana, one near each group. Along this back row should be planted three Helenium autumnale rubrum, two Helenium Riverton Gem, three Hehanthus multiflorus, var. Rev. Wolly Dod; three Al- thasa Rose of Sharon, one white, one dark red, one pink, all double; also six to ten Lilium auratum. The front of the border might comprise two Hy- drangea arborescens grandiflora, two Azalea mollis, Deutzia Lemoinei, D. gracilis. Spiraea Ant. Waterer, Azalea amoena, five Japanese Iris, one Hypericum dens- iflorum, anr the Roses Gross an Teplitz, Mdme. Jules Grolez, Carohne Testout and Kaiserine Augusta Vic- toria, in groups of three each. In selecting two symmetrical trees or shrubs for the front of the house, much depends upon the architecture of the house and its immediate environment. Two blood- leaved Japanese Maples, Acer polymorphum atropur- pureum, may possibly be best. Two cut-leaved weeping Birch may also be highly suitable or two Maiden- hair trees; any of these would be splendid for a small lawn. A little pruning once a year would keep them symmetrical. If a lower deciduous shrub is preferred, then two Euonymous alatus or two Spir^a Van Houttei mav be chosen. W. G. Gomersall. Argentine Market for Nursery'Producls There is a market in Argentina for nursery products of various kinds. While the northern part of the coun- try possesses vast forest wealth, the "pampa" region ^n^nSrind wrTe'a^v ^on'tt"" -'^3 ^""'^ '"Ji" C™<="=^=' Chionodoxas, Snowdrops and SclUa amoena _ So wr'te the fir" book ™ ^L"'subjlc o^TrTultTre "^ '^'^'- ''t ""' f^ll 7"/'"!^ ^"""f^ '"^ ''"'= ^P°'^ and horticulture (the earUest w^it'n^ did not^senal^t^ ''PP^" '°the center of the border, a little annual Lark- was up to recent years almost devoid of trees. Many trees have been planted by stock raisers to afford shel- ter to cattle, and large "estancieros" have surrounded their country places with attractive groves. This has been done at great cost of money and labor. The trees most common in this region are the Eucalyptus, which has the disadvantage of allowing no undergrowth, and the so-called "paraiso" or paradise tree, whose leaves resist the locust. Young trees, about two years old, can be imported here and do very well. The SOU is rich, and a nursery- man familiar with conditions here and in Europe states that trees, when once well started, thrive faster here. Frequent droughts and hot sun make it difficult at times to start young plants. As labor is expensive, young trees imported in quantities from Europe can, under favorable conditions, compete in price with those grown here. It appears that this has been done to a considerable extent by nurserymen at Buenos Aires. Nurserymen here do not, as a rule, import those plants which can be started well here. There are a number of nurserymen and gardeners at Rosario. One nurseryman has an estab- lishment about 25 miles from the city in which he grafts some 40,000 plants a year. Another operates on about the same scale. The remainder are small concerns. The principal demand for imported nursery products is for Camellias, Azaleas, Araucaria excelsa, Abies, Lilies of the Valley, and Lilacs. In addition special- ties of all kinds find a good market. There is no de- mand at Rosario for small fruit trees. Summers are too hot here and small fruit is raised largely in the vi- cinity of Buenos Aires. During the last few years vines have not done well here either. The best market for vines is, of course, Mendoza, the great wine region. Live plants are imported chiefly from France and Ger- many, also from Italy, the United Kingdom, and coun- tries bordering Argentina. Very few live plants are imported from the United States, although now that plants can be brought from New York to Buenos .Aires in 25 days there is no obstacle to importation, provided American nurserymen can compete in price. Bullis are imported from Holland. Seeds (not including .4,1- falfa. Flax, Wheat, and Corn) amounting to 4,850,0(10 pounds were imported into all Argentina in 1912, chiefly from Italy, Germany, and France. Imports of seeds from the United States amounted to about 190.000 pounds in 1912. (As stated, this does not include .-Al- falfa. Flax, Corn, and Wheat.) Nurserymen at Ro- sario import most of their seeds from France. French seeds are cheap and do very well here, it is said. Live plants and seeds are free of duty. Nurserymen here import plants and seeds directly. At Buenos Aires a firm that has lately taken the agency for English seeds is receiving, according to newspaper reports, monthly consignments of flower, vegetable, grass and lawn seeds, and recently secured an order for lawn grass for the greens of the Golf Club Argentino and one from the national Department of Agriculture. — (Daily Consular Beport, No. 91.) The Florists' Exchange Diamond Collection Azaleas For Sale EUR Diamond Collection of 100 specimen Indian Azaleas, in 100 choicest varieties, complete in all shades and colors. _ This collection, the only one of its kind in the world, obtained the highest award at the Inter- national Exhibition at Ghent, Belgium. Exhibited by itself it will enrapture everyone who views it. Average circumference of the plants, 9 feet. Suitable for private collection, park or estate. Write for Conditions to Our New York Office, 17 State Street K. J. KUYK, Ghent, Belgium 1/ m Reciprocity — Saw 1 DIRECT IMPORTATIONS FelII and Spring Shipments Galley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. ^aleas, Palms, Bays, etc., from Belgium. Jefionia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Joxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. ilaples. Planes, etc.. from Oudenbosch, Holland. ^It and Ornamental Stocks Irom France. English Manetti. Japanese Lilies, etc. Uffia. Red Star and three other brands. BIMI HOUSE 17 Murray St., NEW YORK Give credit where credit Is doe — Uentlon Exchange English Ivy itrong, bushy plants, 4-5 long, 2-3 plants to the pot, $12.00 per 100, 4-in. pots Solden Privet •Jice, compact plants; good for window boxes, out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100 Cash with order, please :harles zimmer West Collingswood, N. J. irlye credit where credit Is due — afentlon Bxchmge Evergreens Suitable for Tubs IIRAM T. JONES, ""JJ-s^S-e?^ ELIZABETH, N. J. GIvepredltwherpfrpdltlBdne — Mentjon Eicbapce Readers will confer a favor upon us of lore than passing value If, when ordering took of our advertisers, they v Washington, D. C. Last week the new ofBcers of the Flo- rists' Club were installed. George Cooke, the new president, in a very neat speech accepted the presidency and promised good things for the club in the coming year. Lloyd Jenkins, vice-president, also re- sponded. The meeting was very enthusi- astic, about twenty members being pres- ent. Refreshments were served and Wm. . F. Gude, on behalf of the club, presented the retiring president, Otto Baur, with a handsome cut glass pitcher chased with silver. Fred H. Michell, Philadelphia, gave a very interesting talk on business In general. A committee was appointed to confer with the Baltimore florists to make arrangements to join them to go to the S. A. F. & O. H. Convention in Boston. The committee is L. Jenkins, Edw. Schmid. Wm. Earnest, Eobt. Mc- Lenon, and G. Schaffer. Henry Witt, C. H. Jenkins and W. Straum were elected to membership in the club. Business is about the same as at the last writing. There is stock in abun- dance ; outdoor blossoms have the prefer- ence at this time. LUac is in, also Dog- F. H. Kramer, who was seriously ill, is very much improved and able to be about again. Mr. Gall is still on the sick list. O. A .0 O. SURPLUS STOCK The Excha Colored Postal Cards Seedsmen and florists have been mak- ing use of colored postcards as an adver- tisement of their flowers and stocks, very much in recent yeaTs. They are a quick and ready means of bringing a given subject strikingly before a probable cus- tomer. This has been impressed again upon our mind by the receipt of a col- ored postal card of Hollyhocks from W. A. Toole, wholesale grower of hardy plants. Baraboo, Wisconsin. At once, on seeing such a noble colony of these stately, beautiful flowers, one is tempted to send and bu.y — Hollyhocks. Woodstock, III. — George Moncur, the florist, is going extensively into the truck gardening business. He has just planted five acres in Onions and has several more acres that will be planted in other garden crops as soon AMPELOPSIS VeitchU Specially fine roots; long vines. 3-yr., 12 plants for S1.50; S9.00 per 100. 3-yr.. 12 plants for SI .25; S7.00 per 100. 2-yr., 12 plants for Sl.OO; S5.00 per 100. 2-yr., No. 2, 12 plants for 75c.; S4.00 per 100. Wistaria. 1-yr., S5.00 per 100. Althea, ForsythJa, Deutzia, Weigela, Phila delphus. 2 to 3 ft.. Sl.OO per 10; 3 to 4 ft, S1.26 per 10. CALIFORNIA PRIVET Globe. 18 x 18, at 35c.; 18 to 24, 60c.: 2x2 ft.. t back once and trans- SlO.OO'per 100. Packing free for cash with order. RED BANK NURSERIES, 331 Broad St., RED BANK, N.J. Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonalh. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North flbington, Mass. THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACKBS IHEES. SHRUBS, KVERGREBNS VINES and ROSES Send for W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL FINE STOCK of RHODODENDRONS KAUdlAS and ANDROMEDA8 Prioe Lin FRAMINGHAM, MASS. VJi 'C VERY GOOD HARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VANGELDEREN, Boskoop, Hotiand M Reoresenled by-V.B. Van Eyfc, t4 Stone St., N. Y. City IXTa a-VA ir\ n Pz-lcJ^-lrtr^ ^ quote prices on specunen Ever- rr e are lll a I^U&llIUn greens that wm be decidedly at- tractive to any one who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything from Norway Spruce to the finest varieties of Evergreens. Send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City 1090 The Florists' Exchange J SPECIAL PLANT SALE 100 VINCAS. 33^in., strong .... $7.00 VINCAS. October Rooted Cuttings, extra strong 1.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading varieties, Pompon and large flowering, 2^in. pots 3-00 DAHLIAS SHOW. Ara- bella and Bird of Passage. 4.00 DAHLIAS POMPON. Carol. 4.00 COLEUS. Strong, 2M-in., six varieties 2.50 SALVIAS. 2i4-m., from cut- tings 2.50 SALVIAS. 2-in., from seed.. 2.00 VINCAS. Extrastrong, 4-in.. 8.00 AGERATUM. 2M-in., strong 2.50 BOSTON FERNS. 2M-in... 3.00 To secure advantage of these prices it will be necessary to men- tion this advertisement. JAMES VICK^S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt. 2-in., S1.80 per 100, $18.00 per 1000; .3-in., .8.3.00 per 100, S30.00 per 1000; i-fn., 85.00 per 100. Other varieties, 2-iii., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., S3.50 per 100; 4-in., $5.00 per 100. COLEUS. C. Verschafleltii, G. Bedder and 12 others. Rooted Cuttings, 75c. per 100; 2-in. $2.00 per 100. MARGUERITE CARNATIONS. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. STOCKS. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. HOWARD'S STAR PETUNIAS. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. HELIOTROPES. 3-in., $3.00 per 100. VINCA Variegated. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $3.50; 3H-in., 85.00; 4-in.. $8.00. AGERATUM Gurney. Rooted Cuttings, 50c.; 2-in., 81.50 per 100. SALVIAS. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASTERS. 2-in. pots, 81.00 per 100. PANSY PLANTS. $1.00 per 100. CABBAGE. 25c. per 100; 2-in. pots. $1.00. CAULIFLOWER. 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.00. EGG PLANT. 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots, 81.00. PEPPERS, Bull Nose and New MetropoUtan, 50c. per 100, 82.60 per 1000; 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. TOMATOES, Earliana, Stone, Dwarf Cham- , pion, 25c. per 100. $1.50 per 1000; 2-in., $1.00 pet 100. New John Bacr, 2K-in., $2.50 per 100. CELERY. Golden Self-Blanching Seedlings. $1.50 per 1000; transplanted, $3.50 per 1000. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention E.\change 100 ROSE GERANIUMS Out of 4-in. pots... .$7.00 NIEREMBERGIA Out of 3-in. pots 5.00 Out of 2-in. pots 2.50 Double White PETUNIAS Out of 4-in. VaSegaKd STEVIA Out of 2'-in.' pots.'..'. ! .' 2!oO AGERATUM Blue, out of 3-in. pots 3.00 Scarlet SAGE Out of 3-in. pots 3.00 AMPELOPSIS Veitchli Oat of 2-in. pots. . 2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY Large leaf, 2 and 3 plants to pot. 5.00 White or Green variegated, out of 3-in. pots. 5.00 White or Green variegated, out of 2-in. pots 2.50 CLEMATIS Paniculata Out of 3-in. pots. . 5.00 Seedlings 50 GLECOMA (Ground Ivy). Out of 3-in. pots. 3.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Out of 3-in. pots. 5.00 PARLOR IVY Out of 3-in. pots 3.00 SAMUEL V. SMITH 3323 Goodman St., Philadelphia, Pa. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange ROOTED CUniNGS HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. AGERATUM. Stella Gurney and Little Blue Star. 60c. per 100. $4.00 per 1000. SALVIA. Zurich.- Absolutely true to name. $1.00 per 100, S8.00 per 1000 ; Bonfire, 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. ROSE GERANIUMS. From 2-in. pots, strong, bushy plants, ready for a shift, 82.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. J. P. CANNATA, Mt. freedom, N. 1. Give credit where credit is due — Mentiou Exchange e-Ae WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Asters In spite of the fact that Asters may prove to be quite a disappointing crop to get ready, from a financial point of view, they are still one of the most important of Summer fiowers, and with all the fine improved sorts on hand, of which the late Giant Branching is perhaps the best of the American Asters, more than ever will be grown, and if we want to get the most out of them we must try to have flowers just a little better than the ones our customers have in their own gardens and produce them at the smallest cost possible. How to do this is for us to study out, and if we can't, then it is by far better to let the fellow who can, grow the Asters and for us to buy the flowers whenever we want them, and de- vote our time to something else which we might grow with a little more success than our neighbor. If we only would practise this more, and instead of try- ing to do it all, do that which we can do well, and keep on doing it better, this is. after all, the only right road to real success. Happy the man who is a re- tail grower and is willing to buy the plants and flowers of such varieties as he cannot grow or handle as well as some other florist, and who rather spe- cializes in such as do nicely with him. There is not a place in the country where some things do not do better than others ; our neighbor across the street has better success with Asters than we have, and our Dahlias beat his every time, and so it should be. Prepare a nice seed bed out in the open right now, and sow the late Asters in drills or rows, about 4in. apart, and sow thinly. These will give you the very best plants for late use. In the middle of June the plants can go from the seed bed right into the field. Tou do not want any sashes over the seed; let the bed have sun and rain : it won't hurt, but sow thinly and keep the colors separate. The white, light pink, and light lavender will fill the bill, nicely. Cyclamens Care of the Young Stock Are you going to grow your own Cy- " "■ ■' present is a splendid time to purchase the young stock. There are so many good. growers in every section of the country today who specialize in growing on the young plants from seed that it hardly pays the average retailer to try this himself. Months of careful attention are required to bring the little Cyclamens from seed up to the size of 2in. pot plants, and if neglected at any time they will be worthless after- ward. On the other hand if you get some nice thrifty stock now, full of life, and give the plants good soil and fair treat- ment, they will grow on into fine speci- mens. The soil for Cyclamens is not nearly as important as the place where the plants are kept. Tou cannot grow good stock in a windy house on a dry bench, and just watering enough to keep the soil fairly moist. Cyclamens can stand quite a lot of sun, but they should have a rather close atmosphere m order to develop fine leaves, but do not mis- take that for a stuffy house; there is a difference. Keep the bench where the pots stand on moist; keep the leaves lightly sprayed during hot days; have proper drainage in the pots so as to per- mit a daily watering. If you can get hold of a good fibrous loam, make use of such and mix a little well decomposed manure with it; but some mighty fine plants are grown in the same soil the average florist makes use of for his bed- ding stock, and again, a lot of Cyclamens have what the good gardener would call ideal soil and don't amount to anything. If you shoul(J happen to have a mild hotbed not occupied, why not put a batch of Cyclamens into it? There cannot be a better place for them — that is, if you can and will attend to them properly. The plants can remain there all Summer up to the end of September. Keep them shifted and allow all the space between the plants they need, in order to make shapely specimens. Carnations in Field Culture Why the Retail Grower Prefers It Between now and the 1.5th of May, all of the Carnation stock to be planted out will go to the field and be given a chance to develop into healthy, bushy plants for housing toward the end of July. With the retail grower, the one who has to handle so many different varieties of plants in a house, and therefore cannot manage things always so as to benefit the Carnations which occupy a part of a house, field culture for the young Carna- tion plants will always be of benefit, for by this method plants in the 2in. or 2^in. pots, a little weak from having remained on a side bench in the shade too long perhaps, or which got stunted some other way, are given a chance to get back into a healthy grow- ing condition. Get them out of the houses into the open air where the roots will have a chance to get down into the deep soil. This cannot help but be of benefit to them. Here they overcome sickness or disease from the elfects of insect pests quicker than would be pos- sible in any other way. All this does not imply that some of the finest Carnations come from plants which never saw the field from the time they evolved out of the seed, but these are grown by the specialist in the most uptodate houses where only Carnations are being grown. The houses, below and on top of the benches, are being kept just so. This, in most instances, is almost impossible for the retail grower with his limited space. He needs the benches in Spring for other crops, and they are empty again just in time to allow the necessary repairing when they are filled again with soil so as to he ready for housing the field plants. When this is completed we are approaching another Winter season, and with him. field culture will be of the greatest benefit. Planting Out Carnations Suggestions to the Beginner What holds good with the Carnations in regard to planting them in the field, holds good with anything else you bring from the greenhouses or frames to the field — that is, after the stock is out of the pots, don't lose any time in getting it planted. An hour or so before the plants are taken out of the pots to he set closely into flats, give them a thor- ough soaking of water. The man who can get the most plants out of the pots in the shortest time, removes every had leaf or weed, and sets the plants nicely into the flats is the one who should do this work, and most likely he is the one who can plant more than the rest and do it right. Have the soil in good shape and everything ready. If you do this work on a small scale you plant by a planting line, and one man will lay the stock out and another follow with the trowel to plant. If the soil is well worked over and a little on the dry side, avoid shallow planting and take time enough to press the soil firmly around the plants, and if at all possible let the newly planted stock have at least one good soaking of water. After that a good way to do is to go through the rows with the hoe and hand cultivator, loosen up the soil between the rows and the plants in the rows as it will help to retain the moisture and that means a great deal. If there are plants which need pinching, do this at the time they leave the little pots, for it is easier than after they are out in the field. If you plant rooted cuttings from the sand di- rect into _ the open you should have a mellow soil. Rough heavy soil will never do, and if you have it let the cuttings have a pot for two weeks before they go ( the. he the better for it. The Soil in the Field When is It in the Best Condition for Planting? Most growers would not think of wa- tering their Carnations in the field. In most parts of the country where Carna- tions are planted out there is sufficient rainfall during May, June and July to Trade Lis !, $3.00 per 100. - , _. -. ROSE GERANI IVY GERANIUMS, VARIEGATEI VINCAS, ALYSSUM double, AGERATUIK Plants from 2H-i ASPARAGUSSprengeri, fCA . dwarf, ARTILLERY PLANT, GERMAN IVY TRADESCANTIA, CLEMATIS paniculata HYDRANGEA Otaksa. SWAINSONA alba ABUTILON SavlKU, COB/EA scandens, CUP HEAS, PETUNIAS, double white; LEMON VER ; BENAS, OTHONNA crassifolia, ICE PLANT OXALIS. Plants from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY, GERMAN IVY, HELIO TROPES (dark blue), SMILAX, ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. From 2in. pots, $2.01 per 100. CLEMATIS paniculata Seedlings. 75c. pei 100. $6.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Stock plants, dormant. $1.51 ENGLISH rVY. Strong, 4-in. pots, 10c. each. CARNATIONS. Enchantress, 2H-in. pot $3.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indivisa. 4-in. pots. 10c. AMPELOPSIS. Strong plants. 4-in. p( NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. 12 . 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz. CLEMATIS. Large-Howering varieties. S 10c CCICCI C 11th and Westmoreland S . CiatU, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange STRONG SURPLUS STOCK 20,000 VINCA VARIEGATA. liootec Cuttings, 80c. per 100, $7.50 per 1(101). 2H-in. Double LOBELIA. Ready foi 4-in., $3.00 per 100. 2M-m. GREVILLEA (Silk Oak). $3.0C per 100. 2 J^-in. BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine, $5.00 per 100. 4-in. DRACAENA Indivisa. .$6.00 pei 100. COBEA Scandens. From trays, $2.0C per 100. Cash with order. J. J. ARNOLD, HOMER, NY. Write them you read this advt. in the Ezchame A Few Good Things von want ASPARAGUS plumosus. $3.00 per 100. DRACAENA indivisa. 3-in.,I$5.00; 4-in.. $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2J^-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevlne, Ricard, Per- Icins and Buchner. 2-:n., $2.00Iper 100; 3-in« $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS- 3-in., 10c., Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. will help all aronnd If yon mention the BrehMige Geraniums, Heliotropes, Etc S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard, Poitevine, La Favorite, F. P'erldns, John Doyle, Marquise de Castellane, Gloire de France, 3J-2-ini:h pots, $5.00 per 100. CANNAS, Dulie, Florence Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Martha Wastiington. 4-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, Queen of Violets. 3H-incli pots, $5.00 per 100. . , FUCHSIAS, Snow White, Avalanche. 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 3>^-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. VERBENAS. 3-inch pots. $2.50 per 100. PETUNIAS, Single. 3-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. FUCHSIAS, Snow White. 2>^-mch pots, S2.50 ALYSSUM, Little Dorrit. 3-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire, LOBELIA, PARLOR IVY, VINCA Variegata. 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. J. CHINNICK, - TRENTON, N. J. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange ROOTED CUTTINGS AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. SOc. per 100. _ CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Golden Glow, Padflc Supreme, Malor BonnaSon, $1.00 per 100. HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS, assorted, $1.00 per 100. . . , CARNATIONS, Marguerite. Fine, miied, from 2-in. poM, $2.00 per 100. VERBENAS, Giant-f $2.00 per 100. E. A. WALLIS a CO.. - Bert Give credit where credit Isdne— Mention jMay 2, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1091 Rooted Cuttings 150,000 Alternantheras p. Major, Rosea and Yellow, 84.50 per 1000. Jewel, S5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY, Mrs. Sanders, Sl.OO per 100; fine Etolle d'Or, «2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow, GENISTA. Sl.COperlOO. AGERATUM, White, Gurney and Paullner, 60c. per 100, S5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendena. SS.OO per 90c. per VINCA Variegata an J8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. S kinds, 85.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100, S6.00 per 1000. FUCHSIA. Named kinds. Sl.OO per 100. STEVIA. Dwarf, 75c. per 100. S7.00 per lOCO CHRYSANTHEMUMS. P. Rose, Supreme, Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow, Appleton, Weeks, Dolly Dimple, 2-in. pots, 82.00 per 100. DOUBLE ALYSSUM, Giant. 2-in., 2c. DAISY, Yellow. 2-in., 82.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., 82.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., 82.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-ln., 82.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in., 82.00 per 100. AGERATUMj^ PauUne, wliite; Gurney, 2-in.. 82.00 p Double. 2 100. GENISTA. 2-in., 82.00 per 100. COLEUS. Assorted, 2-in., 82.00 per 100. FUCHSIA. 2-in.. 82.00 per 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Excbange SNAPDRAGONS 20,000 ready now. In separal colors: White. YeUow. Red and a good Silver Pink. Giant flowering at $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Serai-dwarf, same colors, at 82.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. From pots. Ramsburg'a Silver Pink from 3-in. pots, extra fine stock, at 84.00 per 100; 2-in. Rose pots, at $3.00 ■"^ '°° SALVIA BONriRE From 2-in. pots, fine plants, at 82.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED VINCA From 3-in. pots, at $3.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Extra fine, m any quantity, at 82.50 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings of red and yellow only, at S6.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. G Ivf credit wlierecredlt 1b due — Mention Exchange CANNAS Why bother with dormant roots when you can buy them, started from sand, at $2,00 per 100, in the following varieties : Pennsylvania, Alphonse Bouvier, Berat, Ro- busta and Buttercup. J. B. Shurtleff & Son Cushman Avenue, Revere, Mass. keep the plants growing nicely, but even in a dry season Carnations can be made to get along without artificial watering if the soil they are in had been deeply cultivated before planting, and especially is this the case with heavy soil. You cannot plow too deep ; you cannot pulver- ize too much, nor cultivate too often I after the plants are in the field. Shallow plowing, where you are going to plant the Carnations, is a poor policy — in fact, it is for any other crop. Do not hesitate, if you have only a few thousand Carna- tions to plant out, to make use of the spade and turn over the soil deeply. That is what counts. If you plow, set the plow so that the shear will go down the full depth, and avoid plowing unless the soil is in the right state. It is hardly ever too dry in Spring, but is very apt to he too wet. A few days longer for the little Carnations to be in the pots isn't half as had as to make use of a sticky soil when plowing. Wait until your soil is in the right shape before you handle it — that is, if it consists of a heavy loam, or is of a clayey nature. With a light sandy soil there is hardly ever trouble in this respect, and with a fair amount of rain, the largest plant can be grown in it, while during a dry season they are apt to suffer most, and many _ growers prefer the heavy soil, for here is where we get the short, stocky plants. Lilies for Summer Cold Storage Stock Can Be Made to Pay All those of us who have been caught with a large number of giganteums too late for Easter, but just right to get into the glut which apparently prevails all over the country, do not feel any too_ en- thusiastic about planting more Lilies right away, and yet this is a good in- vestment for all retail growers. Lilies are in demand every day in the year, and tor Summer use, well grown Lilium spe- ciosm, roseum, and album, as well as Lilium auratum, can always be made to pay. Cold storage stock can be pur- chased now, and whenever received should .go into soil at once. To expose the bulbs even for a few hours in a hot dry room is bound to have a bad effect on them. Get them potted up and place the pots under the bench of some cool hou.<;e where the bulbs will have a chance to form roots in the moist soil, and as soon as there is a sign of top growth remove them to the top of a sunny bench in a moderately warm house. An- other batch can be allowed to come along o\itdoors in a frame, and part of them he brought in as you have call for them. Try to have a few in flower every week — just enough to supply the every day de- mand, and do not feel bad if at times you have to go to the open market to get a few dozen flowers in order to supply an extra heavy demand. This is bv far bet- ter than to have 20O plants in full bloom bv the 2.'5th of July and no more after that until the middle of September. The retail grower who makes the most money out of Lilies is the one who arranges thin?s so as to be able to depend on a steady supply, and with the help of the cold storage stock, he is enabled to do this nicelv. Try it on a small scale this year, and go into it more heavily next season. Hardy Plants PHLOX. 2-year-old, finest lixcd colors, 84.00 per 100. FOXGLOVE. 2.vear-old. luble, separate colors. Double, fine colors, m< dium-sized plants, S2.( All Field-Grown. CUSTAV PITZONKA, R. D. BRISTOL, PA Write them yon read this advt. in the Exchange ENGLISH IVY PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. Annual Lupins It is somewhat of a pity that these beautiful annual plants do not bear transplanting very well, at least not with any certainty of success. Of course, if the seeds are planted thinly, and when very young are lifted with care and re- set immediately in a moist soil, without breaking the tap root, they grow ahead witii vigor. A good way however, where quantities are required, is to raise the seedlings in Sin. pots about the beginning of April, placing three seeds in each pot; these are afterwards placed in cold- frames, and when germination has taken place the two weaker seedlings are taken out, leaving only one to grow. In this way the plants can be put outdoors in the full assurance that they will grow successfully. X. Publications Received The Apple in Pennsylvania : varie- ties, planting and general care, bulletin 128 of the Pennsylvania State College of Agriculture. The Stokage and Use of Soil Moistuee, bulletin 140 of the Agri. Ex. Stat, of Nebraska. I Viola Cornuta Purpui^a { J or G. Wermig | I A Splendid Summer Violet I j-V-l VARIETY of the Tufted Pansy with flowers so |.^\| near like in appearance to the Princess of rBMabl Wales Violet as to make it a splendid substi- ta^ggj ^jj^g during the Summer months. It is one of the popular flowers of Covent Garden Market, Lon- don, where thousands of bunches are disposed of daily. It will do equally well in the cooler parts of our coun- try, and we are confident that any grower who has the proper conditions here, will find it a profitable Summer cut flower. We recommend it for trial. Good, strong, young plants in 2}4,-inch pots, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. i Good, strong, young plants in 234-inc/i A ! pots, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100; I ? $60.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. ? i HENRY A. DREER, Inc. \ I 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ( 4 Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange T 500,000 Field-grown, In bud. Prompt shipments. Pansies VINCa Variegata. Out of 4-Inch pots - - - - $10.00 per 100 GERANIUMS. Out of 31^-inch pots - - - - 6.50 " " SALVIA. Out of 33/^-inch pots 5.00 " " LEONARD COUSINS, Jr., Concord junction, Mass. CANNAS ALTERNANTHERAS 100 Henderson. 10 other varieties, 3 and 4-iii pots, my selection .... S3 50 Dry Bulbs: Henderson, Vaughan, Patrie and Italia 1 50 GERANIUIMS, Nutt and 4 varieties, my selection, 3 and 3J.^-in pots. . . ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Red and Yellow. 2J4-in pots. COLEUS. 10 varieties. . . . PETUNIAS. From double SALVIAS. 2Ji-in pots... PANSY PLANTS. In bud CANNA King Humbert. . ASPARAGUS Plumosus 2 00 125 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware. Ohio Plants and Cuttings Bedding stock a Specialty W GERANIUMS. In 4-in. pots, bud and bloom. HeUotrope, 2>i-in. poM, SI 76 ptr 100. tlS.OO per 1000. Coleus, Red and Ydlow, also Mised, footed cuttings, 50c. per 100; 2M-in. pots, «1.50 per 100 Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per' 100. Fuchsias, 2M-in. pots, 81.75 per 100, J16.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem, 2)i-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. Vincas, 2>i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots. $4.50 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $8.00 per 100. Agera- blue, 2Ji.in. pots. $1.50 per 100, «12.00jer perlOO.EngUshlTy,rootedc_ _.„, . Tradescantla (Wandering Jew), in three varieties. rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. J, E. FELTHOUSEN IM Van Vrankon Ave., SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Write tliem yon read tbis adTt. In the Bxdianee Poitevine, Gloire i France, Salmon, La Favorite, Ricard. S6.i per 100. $50.00 per 1000. AGERATUM. 2i^-in., S2.50 per 100, $20.00 p 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. 2H-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.( VINCA Variegata. 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. 2H-in., 2 to 4 vines, $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000. 2)^-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DOUBLE ALYSSUM. 2}i-va., $2.50 per 100. 2H-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. - -ILE ALYS 1 . ,_j iCash v7ith[order,;please 2H-i. EUl Dll CV SuccessorloE. I.RIIEY, . n. IflLtl, R. F. D. No.2, IRINTON.N. Beclprocltj— Saw It '.n the Exchange 1092 The Florists^ Exchange MAKE A HIT With Your Trade Place your order with us now for a supply of the most popular novelty that has been introduced within recent years. BUDDLEIA (' 'BUTTERFLY\ BUSH ) Var. Magnifica, Laven?ier, $2.00 per Aoz., $15.00 per 100. Planted in May, it blooms from June tiU snow flies. Produces long spikes of beauti- ful claret-colored blossoms of rare fragrance, like the blending of Lilac and Helio- trope. A wonderful new shrub. How many plants [may we ship you? Bud- dleia Asiatica, white, $2.75 per doz., $20.00 per 100. This variety is one of the finest greenhouse shrubs, producing long racemes of deUghtfully gardenia scented flowers; for design work, bouquets or table decoration it is extremely desirable. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE Dept. S, 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK A few items every Send us your list of wa florist needs. For complete list send for catalog No. BOXWOOD JT Bprmg 1 , andwiUi up Bush Shape Plants. Very full, well-balanced stock, balled and burlapped. 12 in. high, 30c. each, $2.50 per doz. 24 in. high, $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 18 in. high, 60c. each, $5.40 per doz. 30 in. high, $2.00 each, very bushy. 36 in. high, $2.60 each, very bushy. Pyramidal Shape. Broad of base, and perfect specimens. 36 in. high, $1.76 each. 4S m. high, $3.00 each. 42 in. high, $2.25 each. 54 in. high, 84.00 each. Globe Shape Box. Nicely formed Globes. 18 in. in diameter, $3.00 each. Globe Shape Box. Trimmed round, but one year's growth, 18 in. in diameter $2.00 each. Dwarl Boxwood Edging. Very bushy Uttle plants, 4 to 6 in. high, $4.00 per 100. CALADIUM esculentum. Good bulbs with sound centers. 5 to 7-in. circumference, $1.60 per 100. 7 to 9-in. chcumference, $2.50 per 100. 9 to 11-in. circumference, $5.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Tuberous-Rooted. Bulbs large, from one Single, separate colors, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Single, mixed colors, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Double, separate colors, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Double, mixed colors, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. GLOXOnAS. Fme, sound bulbs in separate colors, $4.00 per 100, $35. SALVIA splendens and Zuilch. 214 -m. pot plants, $2.50 per 100, 1000. per 1000. 32.00 per grand vine for DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Aristolochia Siphol. Tops 4 ft. lor shade and cold exposure. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA. Fine, well-budded plants, with ball of earth, burlapped; all varie- ties, white, pink and rea, 4 to 5 ft. high, $1.50 each. Stellata, or Halleana. Early star-shaped white, 2H to 3 ft. high, at $1 50 each. ENGLISH IVT. Two or more shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. THE STORRS:& HARRISON CO., "'"Sg^o"^"' CANNAS »l.80i _ _ Tanla, *1.8S; Marlborough, $1.S »2.60;ving very slowly at present. Those who liandle hardy plants of any kind report large sales, yet there is a goodly number of orders not filled. Funeral orders still keep a good many busy, and a few wed- dings are reported for the near future. Carnations are rather plentiful, as well as Roses and Sweet Peas. The seedi stores all report good counter sales, espe- cially of vegetables. Mallett & Ooekfield of Fairfield ave. have quite a force of men on landscape work. This firm has started in to take orders for funeral work, which is being undertaken by a competent designer. They also handle garden and flower seeds very extensively. At James E. Beach's there is quite a run on Fansy plants. The bedding plants are coming along in fine shape. Funeral work here is keeping aJl busy as usual. Jas. Horan & Son report business about the same, with plenty of funeral orders. Their foreman at the green- houses, Julius Happ, has been on the years. IRoht. Hawkins of Main st. has sev- eral outside orders to fill. His funeral orders are still quite large. Julius Reck reports a goodly number of orders for hardy stock. He has a wedding for this week which calls for palms, potted plants and cut flowers. His Carnations are beginning to blos- som in fine shape. Park Gardens and Flower Shop re- port having a new house full of bedding plants, and has had a large number of funeral orders. G. C. Bouton & Son, Myrtle ave., have a wedding .to furnish for in the near future, which calls for palms, potted Lilies, Spirajas, Roses. Their new house is stocked with bedding plants, which look very promising. They are also cut- ting some fine Sweet Peas which find a ready market. F. B. B. f^M Auction TUESDAY, MAY Sth A Carload of Palms From a private estate on the Hudson, consisting of Specimen Kentias, Latanias, Arecas; Crotons, Ferns, Orchids, etc, along with other stock. The above are all in excellent condition. ELLIOTT AUCTION CO. W. J. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer 42 VESEV STREET, NEW YORK Pawtucket, R. I. vhole- The cold weather of April has delayed outside work considerably. Flowers seem to be plentiful and are being han- dled at low prices . by department and drug stores, which have taken advantage of the prevailing large supply. Elmer B. King, Attleboro, has had exceptionally busy season sale and retail business. Prof. E. K. Thomas, of the R. I. State College, gave an interesting and instruc- tive lecture on School Gardens to teach- ers and parents Tuesday evening, in the South Woodlawn School Hall. An attractive and beautiful float, by the Odd Fellows of Attleboro, was sent from here on Monday, for their parade in Taunton. The float was constructed by Mrs. Louisa Williams ; it was a large affair with green trimmings and pink Roses, and was occuped by ladies of the Rebekahs, attired in white flannel coats and dresses, their hats trimmed with pink At the office of the city clerk there has been recorded two deeds conveying to the State of Rhode Island two tracts of land for park purposes, under the Metropoli- tan Park System adopted some time ago. One of the deeds is from the United States Finishing Co. for 17 acres of land on the easterly bank of the Seekonk River, and the consideration named for the purchase is $12,427.50. Second deed is from Sterling Improvement Co. and names a tract of land lying between Michigan ave. and extending to the river. C. A. K. Newport, R. I. At the Horticultural Society's meeting held on April 28 a paper on Alphano Humus, prepared by J. N. Hoff, of the Alphano Humus Co., in his absence, through sickness in the family, was read by Charles Knapp, and proved vei-y in- teresting. Questions were answered and supplementary remarks were made, both by Mr. Knapp and Mr. Tale, also of the firm, who accompanied him. Alphano Humus material is comparatively new here, but those who have given it a trial spoke very highly of it, as being valuable not only as a top dressing for lawns, but also in making up composts for potting greenhouse plants. Ferns, especially, do extra well in cases where a large pro- portion was used. Worcester, Mass. Business has remained very good since the Easter rush. Flowers are plentiful at present and all the growers in this vicindty are looking forward to good crops at Memorial Day. Randall Flower Shop reports business as very fine. Saturday was Rose day at this store, and Mr. ^Randall succeeded in disposing of about three thousand Roses. Much attention has been paid to the dainty window decoration for May Day. This was composed mostly of baskets containing Sweetheart Roses, Forgetme- nots and Valley. There was also a nice display of Pink Snapdragon. H. P. Littlefield has opened up a new store at 115 Front St., intended for the Memorial rush. This store is now undergoing ex,tensive alterations and Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plants) 7-inch pots, very heavy, 75c. each; 6-inch pots, 40c. each. MOONVINES (Ipomoea) 21^-in. pots, S5.00 per 100. ASCHMANN BROS., Philadelphia, Pa. FERNS ASSORTED VARIETIES Strong, healthy plants, from '214-in. pots, S3.00 per 103, $25.00 per 1000. BOSTON and WHITMANI, ( i-in , $6.00 per doz. Frank N. Eskesen, "^N^r t where credit i FERNS CTKTOMIDM falcatum, PTERIS WU- Boni and Wimsetti. Fine, bushy plants, packed to reach you in perfect condition, 6c. : if shipped in pots, 7c. Buxton's Pink and Phelps Bros.' new white SNAPDRAGON. Extra fine stock, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $28.00 per 1000. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. G1vp'(T«MlltwhPTPciydttlsdup^MeDtlonF>xrhaiig>^ FERNS in FLATS In all the best and hardiest varieties, ready for shipment from June Ifith to Sept 1st. POINSETTIAS From 2K-"i« pots. THOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short Hills, N. I. Write them you read this advt. In the Eicbange KENTIAS In 5-m. pots, $50.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Strings. S20.00 per 1 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Sprays. $1.00 per 1 For Ornamental and Potted Plants of all so LOS ANGELES, CAL Beciproclty — Saw It In tlie EicliaD£e May 2, 1914. The Florist's Exchange 109S when in order will be a iirst class stand. A fine display ol Memorial wreaths cam be seen here. On Tuesday, both win- dows were decorated in May Day fash- ion, and were filled with baskets of .Jonquils and of the yellow Rose Sun- burst, together with Valley. Large baskets of the new Roosevelt and Holly ferns were hung from the ceiling. This store is under the management of William Higgins, formerly of the 409 Main St. branch. James MoCormick, known for the past few years to the Boston trade, is now connected with the H. F. Littlefield stores. C. Bernard is assisting Walter Herron ait the 409 Main St. store. During the Easter rush Mr. Littlefield had a new store on Main st. near the City Hall. This was very suc- cessful. The Union Station Flower Shop, now under the proprietorship of Miss E. M, Canning, reports doing a very good business. Transient trade is especially good and seems to be the main standby. There has been a steady run on funeral work during the last couple of weeks. The wholesale business, as reported by the Worcester Conservatories, has been vei7 good during the past few weeks. Flowers are plentiful. Mr. Midgley of these greenhouses expects to cut 100,000 Stocks of different colors at Memorial time. Everything points to a good cut on Carnations during the month of May. There are about 40,000 'Mums of the leading varieties coming along in 2y2in. pots. P. F. Brigham, of the Westboro Con- servatories, is cutting some first class Roses. Richmond are doing especially weU. Carnations are plentiful and of good quality. Chas. H. Pugh, grower at these greenhouses, is recuperating from a bad attack of appendicitis. It will probably be several weeks before be is able to get to his work. M. C. M. Rutland, Vt. Trade is much brighter, Carnations of good quality are in demand ; Sweet Peas bold second place, selling from 20c. to 50c. a bunch. Although it is late in this section yet with backward weather many people are buying shrubs. Bayei-s' seed bouse is planning to in- stal electric lights, which will be a great improvement, as much of the seed and plant trade is transacted at night. FiTZ. Eradicating In regard to ways and means for driv- ing moles from lawns and gardens, try placing pieces of poisoned meat in their runs ; or moth balls may be used. Moles are rather easily poisoned by inserting in the runways corn in the milk stage, freshly cut from the ear, and poisoned with strychnine solution. Moles live in loose and sandy land. If the place is watched, they may be destroyed when they are heaving their burrows. Mole-traps are on the market. (From "The Farm and Garden Rule-Book.") Fifty Notable Alpines As interest is increasing in these most beautiful little plants, the following list from The Garden is valuable : Arenaria montana. Primula marginata, Saxifraga burseriana. Androsace lanuginosa, Au- brietia Dr. Mules, Dianthus alpinus, Gen- tiana acaulis, Hepatica angulosa, Hy- pericum reptans, Lithospermum prostra- tum, Oxalis enneaphylla. Phlox subulata Nelsonii, Primula nivalis, Saxifraga lingulata lantoscana, S. Wallacei, Silene Schafta, Veronica rupestre, Ajiemone sylvestris, Anthemis Aizoon, Aquilegia glandulosa, Arenaria balearica, Arnebia echioides. Aster alpinus, Aubrietia Moer- heimii. Campanula G. P. Wilson, C. muralis, C. portenschlagiana major, Di- anthus neglectus, Dryas octopetala, Erinus alpinus. Geranium argenteimi, G. lancastriense, Gypsophila prostrata, Ha- berlea rhodopensis, Hutchinsia alpina, Iberis sempervirens Little Gem, Merten- sia primuloides, Myosotis rupicola, Onosma tauricum, Papaver alpintun. Phlox Canadensis Laphamii, Primula clusiana. Ramondia Nataliie, R. pyre- naica, Sapouaria ocymoides splendens, Saxifraga pyramidalis, Sempervivum arachnoideum, Silene alpestris. Tunica Saxifraga and Viola gracilis. CRAIG'S SPRING LIST The following Stock is up^to our established Standard ''Quality' CYCLAMEN. This has been one of our specialties for over twenty years. This year we are growing over 100,000 plants. Craig Cjyclamen are now considered best. We are now booking orders for strong plants from 2}4-in. pots, S8 per 100, S75 per 1000; 4-in. pots, S25 per 100, S225 per 1000. May delivery. BEGONIAS. We desire to call the attention of prospective buyers to Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Begonia Lonsdale. Don't delay. Orders booked now will be delivered in June. All plants to be twice shifted and shipped from 2J^-in. pots. All of the very highest quality. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 2^-in. pots S15 per 100, $135 per 1000 3 -in. pot Begonia Lonsdale. We have a large stock of this li^ht sport at the same prices as quoted for Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. TKis variety is endorsed by all the leading retail florists. It will hold the flowers much better than the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 2}4-m S20 per 100, $175 per 1000 3 -in $35 per 100 4 -in £50 per 100 Begonia Aurora (New). This is a wonderful new Begonia for Christmas. It has foliage of the deepest shade of green, and bears flowers of a golden-reddish color, much the same combina- tion of colorings as the new "_ Irish Fire Flame " " " stock of the variety is limited. 2H-i tried it for three much better shaped plant , more shapely _ keeping " than Cincinnati, is freer Rov and, next to Norwood, gonia we have ever handled; the original flowers We offer strong plants, June delivery. 214-in. pots $30 per 100, $250 per 1000 4 -in. pots $65 per 100 CROTONS. The Croton, with its highly-colored luring Spring and indispensable during We have the largest ani 1 colle'ction of Crotons in the world, carrying at the present time, for Spring sales, over 50,000 plants in over 400 varieties, all of the very highest quality and brilliantly colored. 2}4-in, pots, strong plants, $20 per 100, $175 per 1000. 4-in. pots, strong plants, $30 per 100, $275 per ■in. pots, made up id $36 per doz; 10- plants, $5, $6 and tubs, made up $24, $30 and $36 p beautiful plants, $ in. pots, made up S7.50 each- 12-in. beautiful plants, $10 and $15 each. Croton punctata. One of the finest and satisfactory varieties for basket work and c .$25per 100, $225 per 1000 > SIS and $24 per doz. .$50 per .100 5-m. pots, heavy $12 per doz. 6-in. pots, heavy $18 per doz. Proton Chantrieril Major. One of the best of the French introductions. Very large leaf, brilliantly colored red and yellow. 4-in. pots $6 per doz. 5-in. and 5H-in- pots, 75c., $1, $1.25 and $1.50ea. (Narrow-leaf type) — Delicatissinia, I Thread and Florence. pots, heavy $25 per 100 Golde 5 -in. pots, heavy DRACAENA Massangean Dracaena Lord Wolseley. being bright red in color. .75c. and $1 . ts, 5-and 6-in. pots., Strong pi Small pTa Dracaena Aurora. Distinct from anj a pinkish, blending with light green. $3 each First time offered. ariety, the coloring of Long, broad foliage ...SI, $1.25 and $1, Dracaena stricta grandis. Dracaena amabilis. Gn Dracaena Shepherdii. Carmine 1 2K-m. pots .nd $12 per doz. nd $18 per doz. $25 per 100 J for forcing. PIa< ^e and shjp ^whe Dracaena termlnalis. Brilliant red. .pots, strong plants $35 per 100 uld suggest ordering the above early, Large, bright red leaf. Baby Ramblers 6-in. pots S30 per 100 Phyllis 6-in. pots S3S per 100 Orleans 6-in. pots $3b per 100 Sunburst 2 years old, 6-in. pots S60 per 100 Tausendschon. 6-in. pots. .S35 and S50 per 100 Tausendschon. Larger specimens, 75c., SI and Sl.oO each Juniata. Specimens, 7-in. pots, 75c., SlandS1.50 Lady Gay 6-in. pots S35 and S50 per 100 Dorothy Perkins. 6-in. pots, S35 and S50 per 100 ■ 1 PiUar. 6-in. pots, S35 and $50 per 100 HYBRID TEA ROSES. KiUamey, Richmond, White KlUarney. Strong 2 [and 3-year-oId stock, in 6-in. potsr S35 per 100. 8300 per 1000. This is a good stock for Fall planting or for HYBRIDS— 20 Varieties. 6-in. pots S3S per 100 50,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted Cuttings 2>i-in. Stock Dracaena Godseffiana. Green and very hardy; fine for baskets. 2Ji-in. pots ! Dracaena Bronze Beauty. 6 -in. pots Dracaena Gladstone (Rare). 2M-in.pots .'., 'hite leaf. Smith's Advance. Nagoya Comoleta Merry Jane. . Dr. Enguehard 4 -in. pots SO per doz. 5 -in. pots S9 per doz. 6 -in. pots $12, $15 and 818 per doz. Dracaena Seedlings (New). Some beautiful varieties in many colors. 4 and 5-in. pots S2.50 and $5 each Dracaena Guilfoylei (Rare). 2M-in. pots S25 per 100 50c. each .75c. and $1 each i and $1.60 each Unaka Chrysolora Baby Margaret. . .82.00 S17.50 . 2.00 17.50 . 2.00 17.50 . 2.00 17.50 . 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 Dracaena Titworthli (Ra Dracaena indivisa . Excellent a Yellow Eaton White Eaton Golden Gem Fairy Queen WeUs' Late Pink. December Gem : Thanksgiving Queen I Golden Chadwlck ... ; White Chadwick... ; Chadwlck Suprenie. i Roman Gold ; Naoma : Wm. R. Brock '. Helen Newberry. 17.; 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.50 30.00 3.50 30.00 3.50 30.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 t.OO j.OO 1.00 35.00 35.C 5.00 40.00 " "" 40.00 90.00 4.00 35.00 8.00 75.00 8.00 75.00 10.00 90.00 SPRING PLANTS READY NOW We will offer this year an immense itock of Spring " ' ' " ' '■ her Craig :ialti< : same high oualitj ^ 2H and 3-in. 4-in. Pots Pots best of the bright-colored ^ One of the very .!..'.. $50 per 100 and light green. 3 -in. pots $36 per 100 4 -in. pots $50 per 100 PHOENIX Roebelenli. 6-in. pots. . .81.25 each 10- and 12-in. tubs, specimen plants. $10, $12. 60, 815 and 820 each. ARECA lutescens. Perfect plants, with rich, dark green foliage. Our stock has been grown cool and hard. It is in splendid condition and. will surely give satisfaction. 4-in. pots, single, heavy, 825 per 100; 5-in. pots, single, $6 per doz.; 6-in. pots, 812 per doz.; 8-in. pots, made up, very F tubs, made 87.50 * ■ FICUS very heavy, 6 ft. tall. 7-in. pots, 3 ft. tall 82.50 each 8-in. pots, 4 ft. tall S3 each 10 and 11-in. tubs, 5 ft. tall. .$4 and S5 each Branch plants, exceptionally fine, $2.50, S3, $3.50 The larger plants are unusually line. 36 in. high, $6, $9 and $12 6-in. pots. 2 'icus CralgU FERNS. 150,000 in variety, finest stock. " TEDDY JUNIOR." A grand new dwarf fern. Fine young plants from 2}f-in. pots, $3 per doz., $15 per 100, $140 per 1000. ROSES FOR SPRING. We have an unusually pot-grown plants GERANIUMS. Strong plai SCARLET SAGE, Zurich VERBENAS. Best strain SNAPDRAGON, Sutton's Prize Win SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. LOBELIA. Ught and dark TraiUng Double Kathleen MaUard PHLOX, Drummondii THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan) CUPHEA (Cigar Plant) AGERATUM (Little Blue St.ar) ... Blue Perfection BEGONIAS, " NASTURTIUM. Yellow and i RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean) . . . BALSAM, CamelUa-flowered. ABUTILON, Flowering. . LUPINUS. Best i TORENIA, Blue AMARANTHUS, Red. CALENDULA. Finest MARIGOLD, Airican. French Dwarf PETUNIA Rosy Morn Star HELIOTROPES FLOWERING VINCAS. 3 coloi COLEUS, 5 varieties Large Leaf Seedlings BriUlancy ALTERNANTHERA. Red and ye CANNAS, S varieties, assorted . . . King Humbert LANTANAS I'. .'..'.'.'. . .'. .. FUCHSIA PERIWINKLE. Climbers, which is much DAISIES, Marguerite. Heavy ROBERT CRAIGt!4CO.,««»"/±*.«J±''JS'''''''^'- GlTC credit where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange 1096 The Florists' Exchange Memorial Day Opportunities No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia 'Wreaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE lOQ Tf WFiniWnFD ™LJiousE_o^MERiT i5i:i.i5 Qermaniown A\e,, JKJJ, U. I'^LIUIINULI^, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES PHILADELPHIA, PA. PRICES 12 inch frame, when finished 22 Inch $6.00 per dozen 14 inch frame, when finished 24 inch 7.00 per dozen 16 inch frame, when finished 26 inch 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame, when finished 28 inch 11.00 per dozen i credit iB due — Mention Exchange Here We Are Again HYDRANGEA Otaksa for Spring Planting. 6-in. pots, $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. 2M-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. BNOUISH IVV Special. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100; 3 feet long, staked 3 to 4 leads, per doz- $1.50. 3-ia. pots, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000; fine stock for grave work- TRELLIS IVY. 20-inches high, very heavy, $1.00 each. DRAG«NA Indivisa. S-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ROSES for planting out, leading varieties, 6-in. pots, $35.00 per 100. GENISTAS. 3-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. MARGUERITE DAISIES. In bloom, 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. STRING PLUMOSA. 50c. per string, 7 ft. long, very heavy. J. WM. COLFLESH'S SONS Established 42 years 53d Street and Woodland Ave.,PHiLADELPHIA,PA. SEASONABLE STOCK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. HATCHER!, 2i^-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-m., $8.00 per 100. SPRENGERI, 21^-m., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. DRAC^NA Indivisa, 2}i-m., 13.00 per lOO; $25.00 per 1000. WETTLIN FLORAL CO.. Hornell.N.Y. Swastika Cannas Plump, Fresh Cut Roots PINK Per 100 Martha Washington 3 ft S2..';0 Venus 4 ft 4.00 WHITE Mont Blanc, Imp SM ft. . . 4.00 YELLOW and ORANGE Director Holtze 4 ft 3.00 Elizabeth Hoss 3^ ft 2.00 California 4 ft 3.50 VARIEGATED Halley's Comet 3H ft S.OO RED Philadelphia 3 ft 2.60 Beacon 4 to 4>J ft 6.00 Brandywine 3i^ ft 3.00 Dulje of Marlboro 4 ft 2.50 George Washington 3H ft. 2.50 King Humbert 4 ft 4.00 Patrie 4 ft 2.50 Uncle Sam 6 to 7 ft 3.50 F. O. B. West Grove. 25 at 100 rates. On 250 or more of a kind, de- duct 20 per cent, from above. Also send for our unique Canna book, with color cbart. Over 50 varieties now readv from 3-mch pots at 2c. over price of roots. Eighty varieties in rooted plants are now ready. THE CONARD & JONES CO. Swastika Brand Cannas WEST GROVE, PA. FERNS ASSORTED TABLE FERNS. From 2M-iiich pots, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings filfed"] Prices as follows: Packed for sliipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps. $9.50 per 1000; $8.50 per 1000 in 10.000 lots. Or for home delivery in flats, $1.25 per flat Clio clumps); 50 flats or more, $1.00 All express orders cash or satisfactory reference with order. B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, J[R$[YCI1Y,N.l. Boston ferns, 'i&U'l-^iol^ looscvclt ferns, fo^So'pe? lo^oa WhitmaniCompacta,^pS« per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRITH. BARROWS & SON, Coining Meetings and Exhibitions (S«:rel e requested to forward ua ; particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions.) American Association of ITnTserymen, annual convention at Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1914. American Seed Trade Association, an- nual convention at Washington, D. C, June 23-25, 1914. Anglo-American ExUWtlon (In which horticulture will be specially well rep- resented), at Shepherds Bush, London, Eng., May to Oct., 1914. Belfast, Ireland.— N. S. Pea Soc, July 24. Berne, Switzerland May IB to October 15. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, mass — The exhibitions of the Massachusetts Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: May exhibi- tion, 16 and 17; Rhododendron show. June 6 and 7; Paeony show. June 13 and 14; Rose and Strawberry exhibi- tion, June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea show, July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition. Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of products of children's gardens; Dahlia and fruit exhibition. Sept. 12 and 13; fruit and vegetable show, Oct. 3 and 4; Chrysanthemum show, Nov. 6, 6, 7 and 8. Cleveland, O Ohio Gladiolus Society, third weelt In August. Secy., Wilbur Soc. Nov. 3, 4 and 6. eien Cove, KT. Y. — The Nassau County Hort. Soc. will hold exhibitions as fol- lows; Rose show, June 9; Dahlia show, Oct. 6; Chrysanthemum show. Oct. is and 30. Lancaster, Pa. — Fall show by the Lancaster County Florists' Club, Nov. 6. 6 and 7. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Iiondon, Bni gland — Great Spring 1 H. S., at Chelsea, Ma nd 21. Great ; at Chelsea, May 19, may exhibit under the as natives). Spring, 1915. Newport, B. I. — Newport Hort. Summer St., June 24, 25 an Schedules from Wm. Gray, Be ave.. Newport, R. I. New Bochelle, N. T A Westch (Conn.) Hort New York, N. T. — The Fall sh nd Fairfield f the . . . _ will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysan- themum, Nov. 4 to 6. New Tork Annual meeting of the Railway Gardening Association, Aug. 11-14, 1914. New Tork, N. T. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Oyster Bay, I,. I. — The horticultural society has arranged for the following exhibitions: Summer show, June 18; Dahlia show, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. Port Chester, N. T Summer show of the Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort. Soc. at Port Chester Hospital, June 19 and 20. Society of American Florists' and Orna- mental HortlctlltnrlBtB, annual conven- tion and meetings at Boston, Mass., in August, 1914. ;. will be held es: May 7. Jun July - - - - Nov. 5 and 6. Juiy 16, July 23, Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passing value If, when ordering stock of our advertisers, they will mention seeing the advt. In The Lj£9:!^Ients_J Page Alpines, Fifty Notable 1095 American Rose Society RegistrationllOl Argentine Marltet for Nursery Products 1088 Aucubas, Berried "Variegated 1102 Bedding Arrangements 1084 Citrange, The; A New Fruit 1099 Cocltroaches, Exterminating 1112 Chestnut Tree Blight, The 1101 Convention Garden, Boston 1098 Daffodils in Pots (liius.) 1100 Easter Trade Eeports 1106 European Review 1099 First Commercial Nursery in America 1088 Floricultural Appointments (Por- traits) 1116 Floricultural Club at University of Illinois (lilus.) 1114 Geranium Leaves Affected 1086 Greve, Harry P. (Portrait) 1081 Hammond, Benj., and the Children . .1114 Hydrangea Sargentiana, The New.. 1084 Labels 10S5 Landscape Gardening 1088 Lupines, Annual 1091 Magnesium as a Plant Pood, The Importance of 109S Market, Bevlew of tke 1119 Meetings and Exhibitions, Coming.. 109 6 Memorial Day, Its OflBciai Name. . . .1098 middle Atlantic States 1117 Moles, Eradicating 1095 Moninger Boiler Tests 1128 New Engrland States inn2 New Yorlt State Notes 111!) Ninth-Story Window, Prom a 109S Nursery Dept. (liius.) 1087 Obitnary: Ross, Peter 1099 Oltlahoma Forms State Organizationll02 Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Hort. Society .. 1128 Paclting of Plants 1102 Pacific Coast Dept 1130 . Panama-Paclflc Exposition 1131 Potato Growing Activity in Ontario. 1112 Prices, A Word as to 1131 Setaller, Tlie (IlIus.) Business vs. Personal Failure; Passing of the Rustic Hanging Basinet; An Interview with the Founder of Mother's Day .. 1107-1111 Rose, A New Pinii; (liius.) 1099 Rose Annual, The 1101 Rural School Idea 1113 Seed Trade Eeport 1075 Soil Moisture, Storage and Use of. 1084 Southern States 1080 Stray Notes from Great Britain 1101 Trade Notes: Baltimore 1106 Boston 1122 Bridgeport 1094 Buffalo 1117 Chicago 1097, 1124 Cincinnati 1126 Cleveland 1126 Dallas 1081 Dayton 1126 Detroit 1126 Ft, Worth 1080 Hartford 1092 Houston 1080 Kalamazoo 1113 Kansas City 1126 Lancaster 1118 Louisville 1082 Minneapolis 1127 Milwauliee 1127 Nashville 1084 New Yorlc 1121 New Orleans 1084 Newport 1094 Pawtuclcet 1094 Philadelphia 1123 Providence 1092 Rutland (Vt.) 1095 San Francisco 1130 St. Louis 1106 Syracuse 1119 Washington 1089 Worcester 1094 Weelt's Meetings, The 1098 Week's Work, The: Asters; Cyclamens; Carnations in Field Culture; Planting Out Car- nations; The Soil in the Field; Lilies for Summer 1090-1091 Whitewash, Ordinary 1120 Whitewash, Waterproof 1129 The Florists' Exchange 1097 List of Advertisers ^Ll Windier Wholesale Flor- Woodruff & Sons S D1078 al Co. 1113 Young & Co.. A. L..1120 Wmtersons Seed Young. Florist 1111 .10S5 Young & Nugent., r & Marketos Zimmer. Chas 1121 Zvolanek. A.C... For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page .1074 Advance Co .1131 Mbany Cut Flower Ex- change. Inc.. The..lIlS Ubert & Davidson . . 1 130 ClIen.J.K 1120 ^mbacher. James... .1118 fe- .''.'!'.^.'"■'*ll29 Im. Spawn Co 1078 kmer. Wooden Ware Mfg. Co.. The.... 1126 knderson.J. F 1094 ,eIIer.Geo.H.1112 Leuly. Emil... Edwards' Folding Box Ehmann. Wn Eisele.C 1090 EUiott & Sons. Wm. 1074- kpSine Mfg. Co ivnoelgate. riori kSoia, J. J. . . [Arnold Paper B jVschmann Bros |\schmann. God Ashley. Ernest. Dierks . .1127 sCo. 1116 ...1094 Pwiild.' Baer. Julius 1107 3ak«. The Florist... nil Saldwin. Flonst 1111 Barret, The Flonst. .1111 Barrows &Son. H.H.1096 I Lumber Coll30 Riebe F. C. " " 1091 .1118 C 1110 Robinson & C0..H.MIII5 Lutton. W. H 1129 Robinson Co. (Inc.) MacNiff Hort Co.. H. M 1120 EIIiott.R.A 1080 The 1079 Rock Rower Co.. Wm. EUiott. W.H 1084 Madcr. Paul 1085 1108 Emmans.Geo.M 1090 Marshall & Co.. W.E.1C76 Roehrs Co.. Julius. . .1117 Erne&Klingel 1124 May. L. L. S Co .,...-. Eskesen. Frank N. . . 1094 MacRorie McLare Esler. JohnG 1112 1093 Rose Lawn'.Gnhs 1084 Eyres. Florist 1107 McCallum Co., The..ll22 RosemontlGardens .1109 Felthousen. J. E 1091 McClunie. Geo. C. . .1108 Rosery FIower3Shopll07 Fiedler & Co., A. G.. 1107 McConnell. Alex. .. .1110 Routzahn Seed Co.. .1078 Fisher. Peter 1082 McCray Refrigerator Rowehl & Granz 1074 Fletcher & Co.. F. W. Co 1113 Royal Glass Works.. 1131 1075-1125 McHutchison & Co. , 1089 Rummler, Mrs. W.. . 1081 Florists' Hail Assn.. .1112 McManmon. J. J.. . . 1108 Rupp. John F 1076 Flower Shop. The. . .1110 McManus. James .. .1121 Russin & Hanfling.. .1113 "' ■«"-=■ ^f^-^°.-,„ Mf.>i^f,Sr— C0..IO6 Sa.t«Bros^^......lllO 3aur & Steinkamp ^ 3ayersdorfer & Co.H ^ 1113 I4-I0-..0 Bay State Nurs..Thel089 Beaven. E. A 1112 Beckett. W.C 1074 Begerow Floral Co... 1109 Beflamy Bros 1081 Bemb Floral Co. ThellOS Bennet. C. A 1086 Berger Bros 1123 Berier & Co.. H. H.1074 Bermng.H.G......1124 Bertermann Bros C0IIO8 Sidwell Sl Fobes....l074 Slack. Chas 1117 Mack. Son & Co.. Jos. H.. 1086 Mackistone, Z. D....1111 3latchIeyCo..The...ll09 3oddington. A. T.. 1077 3olgiano& Son. J 1076-79 3onnett& Blake.... 1121 3onnot Bros 1121 Bon Ton Flower Shop, The 11 3oerger, A. Wm lOai 3owe, M. A 1109 ireck-Robinson NurslOSB ireitmeyer's Sons. J. 11 08 3rown, l>eter....lOS4-1118 Sruns, H. N 1124 Jryan AlonzoJ 1118 3uckbee,H.W.....llll 3unyard, A. T., Flo- 3^ettBros!!!!!!!l078 Surpee, W. A. & Co.l07S 3urr &Co.. C. R....10S6 Sutler &UUman.... 1110 Syer Bros 1091 :aldwell The Woods- voy, E. N., "if. Ford, M. C... Ford, Wm.JP. _ . Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Metropolitan Material Co 1074 Co Franke. Richard. ... 1081 Mette, Henry' Frederick. W.J 1080 Meyer. Chas. F. .1074-79 Sceei^' Ed 1110 Freeman Orchid Co.. 1 117 Michell & Co.. Henry Schlatter & Son.Wmlll4 Friedman. Florist.. ..1107 F ... 1076-92 Schling. Max 1110 rnedman.J.J llzb Michell s Seed House SchmiHt T C inQ? Froment.H.E 1121 1076-92 SchS^tt F W ' O ' ' 1074 Galvin.ThosF.. 1107-10 Michelson & Co . .1092 SchS^rf cLl«w}?M Gannett. A. A... 1082 Michigan Cut Flower Scholtz. The Florist.. 1107 Garland Gnhs. Mfg. ExcTiange... . . . 1112 Schultz. Jacob 1108 i;Sf Schwoke & Co., Inc.. "" " .1080 Michl. Gasser Co.,J. M....1107 Millang. Chas 1121 ChL. Gibbons, the Smilax Mills, The Florist,Incll08 ScottrJoh- Man.. .^ 111? Miltonia Cons^ . . ._^.1117 Sealy*, J. W. C. ! ! ! ! . 1117 Sharp", Parwidge & Co .1128 Minge Floral Co.. The. Giblin&Co. Goodsell. P. H 1089 Gove, The Florist. . . 1107 Minneapolis Floral Co Shellroad Gnhs 1074 Graham & Son. A.... 1107 1109 Sheridan Walter F 1121 Greater N. Y Florists' Momm & Sons, Chas.1086 ShSSeffasSS". bIiMI Grey Co.,Thos.J...1076 ( Growers' Cut Flower Mi Co 1120 Gude Bros. Co 1111 Moore Seed Co.... .1108 Guttman & Raynor. iviurray. sai 120 Myer, Floru Habermehl's Sons. J. J. Myers & " 1110 Nahlik. • ;. Hentz & Nash 1121 Skidefsky&a>'.,'S.S. lOJf 1078-82 lllj Skinner Irrigation Co. 110? 1129 .1121 .1109 Nason. L. B. 1085 Slinn. Clarence ..^x 1084 Smith. Henry 1108 tT ^ . t, P^^ Smith & Co, E. D . . 1081 ,,,, r-r'^'S"^" ^°"'?,,. Smiths Fetters Co.. 1107 Jiio N,°'.i\?''' i U'* Smiths Gannett.... 1082 1090 Nat 1 Nurseryman Pub Smith & Hemenway . 1128 Ho? ,C?-.I"C ■;,-1092 Smith.P.J ..1121 JoSI National Show Gar- Smith Co.. W. & T... 1086 JSH „,^i spent the Winter in Daytona, Fla., has ^°^^-}hl^ Trfd'SS^,;;;-, ■ ■ ■ 10S5 90 returned to her home at Joliet. Daffodils .1080 Tradescantia.... 1085-90^- ^^^ ^^ ^ ^^^^j^ g^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ n^:.;^ '1081-91- Trees 1086-89 a new box on the market for the florists' id92-95'-98-1117-18 Tuberoses. .1074-76-77-79 trade which it calls the Peerless Green. Dish Ferns 1094-1117 Tulips. .1080 n jg i^ much demand with the trade. Dracanas lMt,%^,°J Vegetable Plants.....l080- g p^eu^^ „£ tj,is company left the past D tTln'^'S'^S Vegetable Seeds.. '°?r4'- week on an extended business trip, and Evergreens lC8'6-89-92 1076-80-78 will be absent from the city for a few Farm Seeds^.i074.76-78-80 Verbenas. .1080-85-90-91- weeks. Ferns 1081-90-92- 1092-95-1117.18 q ^jj manager of Weitor Bros.' .1094-95-96-1117-18 V.ncy . 1080|1-S5.90- ^i,^,^^^,,^ .Jj flower department, states Fe^Jfew'^'TosslgJaui Vinis"". ''.''. .'.'wslll he is of the opinion that Carnations will S? ■1094-95-1117 Violets 1091-1117 be scarce for Mother's Day. Prepara- Forget-Mi-Not 1085- WallBowers 1092 ^ig^g are being made at the greenhouses 1092-1118 Xanthosoma 1080 ^j j^j^ ^^^^^^ j^^ ji^^ planting out of the M^- ■ ■■ ■■■ ■» Ad'^e'St^^n!°'i!l3 ^iTitoTk, Suddenly while at his Fuchsias ^ ' ■l085-90-91- Aphine 1127 work in the greenhouses at Lincoln Park ■■■■1095-1117-18 Aphicide.. 1126 ^n Saturday, April 25. He was well Genista ,-„vH?,'->?,'' Auctfons ■l'079 94 known to the trade of this city, having ''r^^^S:n-f2-ISw- BSuSS'::::::uiillit in times past worked with different lead- 1085-90-91 uz 90 Y^^ g^.|^^ 1128-29-31 ing houses. For the past 15 years he Geranium Cuttings. 1073- goxivood. ...... .1114-16 was employed in the greenhouse depart- 10S0-S1-S5-90-91-92- Carnation Staples.. 10,82 j ^f Lincoln Park. He was a native r-, .■ , l'"''-"}o7i^ " ""iillie of Hamburg, where he was highly con- Oladioius. . ■ ■ ■j^^g;^^'!^ cycas Leaves 1074- nected. The funeral took place on Tues- Glozinias 1077-79-92 1115-23 day. April 28, from his late residence, Grevillea 1090 Dagger Ferns. .....1112- 2227 Farragut ave. ; burial at Montrose. Hardy Perennials 108B- ; Ev "gitns He leaves a wife, and two girls. Gertrude H I- , lOS^SoO Decorative Evergreens ^^^ ^^^^.^^^ ^^^ ^ ^^^^ Richard. To9i ■92^5-1117-18 Directory of Reliable Visitors during the week were K. J. Herbaceous Plants.. 1086- Retail Houses. 1107- Waland, Akron, O. ; Angel Priggooris. of 1089 1108-09-10-U the Alpha Floral Co., Lansing, Mich.; Hollyhocks 1091-92 Envelopes .1116 „ J Virgin, New Orleans; Anton H^jri-i '°lisf. "^"^^ ^ ^ ■ ■ iil3-H Hoopes, Bo^koop, Holland : Alex. C. Hydrangeas.^.^^^^.^^^^^ Fancy Ferns.. .1114-15-16 Gardiner, Superior, Wis.; Wm. Metzger, Iris ....1080-1117 Fertilizers... 1074-1126-27 Wenona, 111.: Roger Peterson of J. A. Ivy!...' 1080-85-90- Forists Letters.. .. .1113 pgterson & Sons. Cincinnati, O.; J. C. 1 , 1091-93-94-1118 F""--- Supph«... 1112 «ter ^^^ ^^^^^^ Peterson, ^Xfal" '"^. : : :ioI3 Plower Boxi'.uit Js'lle Hoopestown, III. ; Samuel Seligman, New 1107 Kentias'.'.'.'.'.'.. 1094 Flower Pots 1125 York. .1108 .1073 1098 The Florists' Exchange FOUZTDED IN 1888 Memorial Day : Its Official Name The attention of the writer having been called to the fact that the Century Dictionary states the proper name for the 30th of May is Decoration Day, efforts have been ade to ascertain from autlioritative quarters whether this name had not been superseded by that of Memorial '^ "" ' ' ' ■ " Wagner, senior Na- Exclusivcly a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Day. Answering a letter, G tional Commander G. A. R. (since deceased), __ plied as follows: "Yours of the 31st inst. received. I have never seen the quotation from the Century Dictionary in the matter of the name of Memorial Day, as May 30, but I have known it officially to be called anything else. When of this paper. Short addr A. T. De La Mare 4, 6 and 8 Duane 'e, president and 2tary; David Tou- e officers is the i P. O. Box 1697, Logan was Commander- FBINCIPAI^ BBANCH OFFICES Boston: Robert Cameron, Cambridge, Mass. FliUadelpWa: ~ — _ , Engler, 4651 Lancaster cell xeiepnone, Belmont 412. Chicago: James Morton, 143 No. Wabash ave., l 307. Telephone, Central 3487. The address label indicE tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Begistered Cable Address: Plorex Newyork. Advertising-. — Copy should reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, on Tuesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertising forms go to press Wednesday. Yearly Stlbsoription. — United States and Mexico, $1.00. Canada, $2.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2,50. Payable in advance. Remit by Draft on New York, Post Office or Express Money Order; if paid _ May Day is another of the special occasions upon first started people would' talk about Decoration ^l^'* retailers could make symbolical window displays '• ■ Memorial Day was started —even if they sold no extra flowers ! The Exchas-qe has made many new friends in Texas, and strengthened old friendships, as a result of the ex- tended and fully illustrated notice of the Texas State Florists' Association in last week's number. Which bears out our motto: "The National Trade Paper." The Alpine House idea as an adjunct to, a feature of, the garden in early Spring, the adoption of which has several times been suggested and urged in this column, will probably become an accomplished fact in a notable public garden not a hundred miles from New York. it Day, but the idci by the Grand Army whilst"G in-Chief." At the suggestion of Gen. Wagner, Hon. Alfred B. Beers, then National Commander, was written to but nothing further was learned than had been gleaned from Gen. Wagner. On the recommendation of a friend, the Congressional Library, Washington, was written to concerning the name, and the following reply was received: "There can be no authoritative statement made as to the correct name for the hohday of the 30th of May. jhe Aloine House need not be larffe bnt the nleasnre date When subscrip- This has not been established as a national holiday bV derivable from it is out of all propoHion to itf fze = been left to the ^ '^ All please register letter. for advertising a e payable to The Florists' Ex office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. Exchange, Telegframs. — Telegrams received noon Wednesday, containing will receive attention for th following; likewise, telegrams having Informative matter intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after 5 p.m., Tuesday, and marked "Night Press Mes- sage, Collect," will be forwarded by the telegraph companies at newspaper rates. The Week's Meetings of their organizations. Monday, May 4.— Colorado Flor. Club, at 1422 Curtis St., Denver, at 8 p.m.— Grand Rapids (Micli.) Flor. & Gardeners' Club.— Detroit (Mich.) Flor. Club, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6.— Los Angeles (Cal.) County Hort. Soc— Florists' Club of Washington, at 1214 F St.; at 8 p.m.— Minneapolis (Minn.) Flor. Club, at 8 p.m.— Florists' Club of Pftladelpliia, Pa., at 8 p.m.— Pittsburgli Flor. act of Congress. Its adoption 1 various States, and apparently usage differs _, __ whether the day should be called Memorial Day or Decoration Day." Harpers' Book of Facts gives the following brief his- tory of the day: "Decoration Day.— The custom of strewing fiowers on the graves of soldiers originated among Southern women during the Civil War. The beautiful custom gradually spread throughout the coun- try, and in 1806 and 1869' Gen. John A. Logan, as Com- mander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, appointed 30th May for that purpose. Since that time, May the 30th in each year has been observed as Deco- ration day throughout the United States. The Century Dictionary approves the use of the term Decoration Day, but the Standard Dictionary, on the contrary, says that good usage is in favor of Memorial Day. In enumerat- ing the holidays in the District of Columbia Congress uses the term Decoration Day. In Pennsylvania the legislature uses the term Memorial Day. In New York the legislature also uses the term Memorial Day. From these citations it will be seen that there is no term of uniform usage." Handing the letter from the Congressional Library to Gen. Wagner, I received the following reply: "Yours of the 23nd inst. (Sept., 1913) is received. The reports of the National Encampment, G. A. R., during Gen. Logan's admmistration as Commander-in-Chief, will tell bout the title of May 30. Originally it was called glossum crispum, but of a scarlet color. This has been East, West, North, South -The National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exempliiication of our slogan can be found than the fact that although the headquarters of The Florists' Exchange happens to be in New York City, from which center we receive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our subscribers that they make all their purchases from that city to the detriment of valued advertisers located elsewhere. all Decoration Day, following the example of the Southern States, but Gen. Logan has changed it, and it has been Memorial Day ever since and should continue to be so." It will thus be seen that so far as the G. A. R. is concerned the name of the day is Memorial Day, and it would seem proper that such States as term it Decora- tion Day should follow the example of Pennsylvania and New York legalizing the G. A. .R. name— "Memorial Day." Joseph Meehan. The Convention Garden, Boston Owing to the cold, wet weather and the backward- ness of the Spring, work on the Convention Garden has been very much delayed, but now the grounds are ready for planting. All those intending to exhibit should send trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants at once so that they may be planted immediately. All tender plants way "The Secrets of Orchid Growing" was the title of a long article in the Washington Herald of April 12, by James B. Morrow. The special collection dealt with is that of Southwick C. Briggs, and many points of gen- eral interest to orchidists are mentioned in the article. Mr. Briggs' orchids comprise 15,000 plants, so that he may be described as one of the great collectors. The article is written popularly yet sticks well to facts. A COUNTRY editor once wrote: The constant drip of water ^' Wears away tiie hardest stone; The constant gnaw of Towser Masticates the toughest Ix>ne; The constant cooing lover Carries off the iSushing maid. And the constant advertiser M Is the one who gets the trade. The magnificent displays of beautiful Daffodils and Narcissi that are to be seen at the fortnightly exhibi- tion in London at this time of the year are such as have to be seen to be fully appreciated. One sighs for the time when we here shall have similar exhibits. The Nar- cissus is a flower in which our friends across the water have got leagues ahead of us: some of the most costly varieties have been priced at $250 for an individual bulb. In the orchid world, formerly the great struggle and aim was to get "a scarlet crispum" — i.e., a plant with flowers of the form and character of those of Odonto- ^ bedding plants should not he sent on until after Garden should be ex- The Importance of Magnesium as a Plant Food It was formerly believed that there was sufficient mag- nesium naturally in the soil to supply all the needs of plants, but this view has been contradicted by more re- cent investigations, and it has been shown, that an addi- tion of magnesium to the soil is often indicated. French investigators in particular have shown this in the case of Roses. iVIany experiments have been made in this di- rection, and although the results are not yet entirely conclusive, it would be weU in any case to examine a soil as to_ its lime and magnesium contents and supply any deficiency artificially. This may be done by the addition of sulphate of magnesia and the so-called brown or meager lime. Chlorate of magnesia should be avoided, as it is injurious to plants, even in small doses — Die Oartenwelt. such Mail Plants sent for the Convent press paid and addressed: The Boston Park and Recreation Grounds, Back Bay Fens, Boston, Mass. c|o James B. Shea, Supt. of Parks. Many of the largest firms in the country have secured space m the Garden and all intending exhibitors should write as soon as possible because the lots are being taken „ , - rapidly. Mr. Shea reports that during the past week cSTcitrTni """"""'■ he has had numerous applications. Cattleya Empress Frederick. For those in the trade this is an unusual chance for Cattleya gigas. _ advertising. The garden is so conveniently located that gSllJa SchToS"" thousands of people wiU visit it daUy. Those who have Cattleya Sfcinneri. , achieved in the bigeneric hybrid Odontioda Bradshawiae, a cross between an Odontoglossum and Cochlioda Noe- zliana. Now the great desire among fioricultural cross- breeders and hybridists is to get a pink and scarlet Narcissi; and they are well on their way. To complete the story of successful accomplishment we shall require to add the blue Rose. We have the green one already! Among hardy evergreens and trees with colored bark in Winter thai: our planters and garden makers would do well to use more liberally are these: Abies Pinsapo, or "Spanish Fir"; Andromeda polifolia; many of the species of Birch; Biota Orientalis and B. 6. aurea; Buxus Japonica and B. sempervirens ; Cryptomeria Ja- ponica, Cupressus Arizonica ; Douglas Fir, Colorado var. ; Cistus laurifolius, Cedrus atlantic glauca, Euonymus radicans. Hemlock Spruce, Tsuga Canadensis; Libocedrus decurrens, .Tuniperus Virginiana and J. V. glauca; Nor- excelsa; Pinus divaricata, the Jack Pine, and P. Strobus, the White Pine; Retinispora flli- fera aurea, R. nlumosa. Rhododendron Catawbiense, Salix britzensis. Flame-colored Salix; Taxus Canadensis and T. cuspidata and Thuya gigantea (T. plicata), especially the selected hardier forms. The following is almost a complete list of the orchids that were on view at the recent New York Spring flower Brasso-cattleya Langleyensis. cities should not miss this opportunity in displaying Cattleya spec there is no place in the ctSle^tTri! them before the public because country where there is so much interest in horticulture as in Boston and its vicinity. R. q_ happii :. All To the old Apple seller:— "So you've been to a for- tune teller again! Now, Bridget, do you really believe in fate?" "Sure, ma'am, and what else would we walk wid?" — Baltimore American. The individual who finds is doing has found the secret, conducted, becomes a pleasure, and no man can°work intelligently without broadening his mind and without strengthening his character. One of the great mistakes of life is our tendency to blur and darken the sunshine of today with the mistakes and the blunders of yes- terday.—Metal-Worker. iaiba. cristata aibi 1 ebumeum. 1 eburr " 1 Sand Dendrobium nobile nobilius. Dendrobium Portelia. Dendrobium thyrsiflorum. Dendrobium Wardianum. Epidendrum Stamfordianum. Lselia Harpophylla. Lffilio-cattleya'Henry 'Greenwood Lycaste Skinneri'alba. Miltonia Phalaenopsis. Miltonia Hcezeliana alba. Cymbidiui Cypripedii Cyprrpedium callosum. Cypripedium Candida. Cypripedium Godseffiana super Cypripedium Maudiffi magnific Cypripedium Rothschildiana. Cypripedium Simonii. Dendrobium albo-san guinea Odontoglossum Dicksonii. Odontoglossum esimium. Odontoglossum Jaspar. Odontoglossum^ (3uee_n of Gal Odontoglossura'Rossi mains. Odontioda Charlesworthii. Oncidium concolor. Oncidium fuscatum. Oncidium ieucochilum. Phalsenopsis Rimestadtiana. Phalienopsis Schilleriana. Platyclinis glun I May 2, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1099 A LoHD & BiniNHAM greenhouse, 600ft. long and 80ft. wide, has just been erected for the McAlpine Bros., Exeter, N. H. In regard to Adonis Pyrenaica, mentioned in these notes last week, a slip was made in describing it as a composite instead of a member of the Crowfoot family — Eanunculaceae. A GBEENHOUSE IS to be erectcd at Rowlandville, Pa., Iiy W. and H. Evans, in which the panes of glass — said to be plate glass — will be 33in. by 34in., and each ipane weighs about 301bs. We ask. Is it profitable? It is gratifying to learn that the true Scotch Heather Calluna vulgaris, is being offered both by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., (who also have several varieties of it) and the Knight & Struck Co., Flush- ing, L. I. AccOEDiKG to our Philadelphia correspondent, about 40 per cent, of the members of the trade in that city have automobiles in use as delivery cars and wagons. Purchases of auto-cars by florists and nurserymen are recorded several times each week in our columns. The late Dean Hole, a distinguished clergyman of the Church of England, a celebrated wit and raconteur, who was also a noted rosarian and virtual founder of the National Rose Society, when he reached his 80th birthday said he was now an "octo-geranium," and on another occasion said he was "80 in the shade." It is generally conceded that the Spring condition', of growth and work are from two to three weeks 1 itt_ i than they are in an average year, and this applies ill over the coimtry. Retail florists perhaps benefit, secdh men's trade is held back; and nurserymen and grow lis of hardy plants have now to rush stock out in a burn Amoug the trees and shrubs in flower last Sunday in Brooklyn, N. Y., were Magnolia Soulangeana, Fois> thia viridissiraa, a species of Prunus, and Goosebeiru Of the flowers there were Crocuses, Hyacinths, eai h rulips and Daffodils. Of course Poplars, Willows iiid Alnus are also flowering, and Chestnuts are burstiiu into leaf, some of them being half expanded. A NEW plant from China that is being well spoken of is Roscoea cautlioides. It is an Iris-like plant with soft pale yellow flowers, and grows about one foot high, having fleshy tuberous roots, and should be planted 4in. or 5in. below the surface of the soil in a sandy loam There are three or four species of this genus, but this newcomer is probably the best of the batch. The foreign daylight saving movement is a good onc This implies that from a given date, say the first )1 May, clocks and watches are put forward one hour s that we gain, as it were, sixty minutes in the fore p ul of the day when it is light and often sunny, and ^il to business that much sooner, and leave off one houi earher. The plan is adopted in a good many busuii ss offices. The whole City of Cleveland, O., has det. i mined to utilize one hour more of daylight also, bx adopting Eastern time. This will date from the 30th of April. European Review New Freesias from Holland It is with considerable pleasure that we have received from C. G. van Tubergen, Jr., Zwanenburg, Haarlem, some of his charming new Freesias. The color shades of these are really wonderful, and in some unlike any- thing we have ever seen before. For Instance, a variety named La. Charmante is a glorious mixture of rose, golden yellow and apricot, that must be seen to be fully appreciated. Amethyst is a beautiful shade of lavender blue; Canary, deep golden yellow; Monette, rosy cerise and cream; Robinella, deep claret red; and Apogtie, very deep golden yellow. The size of the flowers is fair, and in most instances they are of good shape. We congratu- late Mr. van Tubergen on his success with these charm- ing and fragrant flowers. — The Garden. New Alyssum Benthami compactum lilacinum This novelty is, as its name indicates, a lilac variety !)f Alyssum JSenthami which, so far, has come only in white. The color is finest in September and October, Dften after the first light frosts. This indicates the uses to which it may be put as a Fall bedder. But it is slso a fine Summer annual, being in bloom the entire season. It is furthermore a valuable bee-food plant, swing to its fragrance. This new Alyssum may be mul- tiplied by cuttings throughout the year. — Moeller's Deutsche Oaertner-Zeitung. 'Begonia incarnata Victor Lemoine This red Lorraine Begonia is being resurrected from its oblivion, for it is recognized as being by far the most hardy and resistant of all Winter-blooming Begonias. The flowers come in large, loose panicles, as many as twenty on one stem. They are in shape and size like those of the Lorraine Begonia, and grow even somewhat larger, with good cultivation. The color is a beautiful crimson, growing darker in a good location, especially close to the glass in a hotframe, but also in the cold- house. The keeping quality is excellent, plants being in bloom over four months. The habit is fine and show plants are easily grown. This Begonia is listed in the catalogs of Teupel Bros, of Quedlinburg, and A. Trebst, Merseburg, Germany. — Die Oartenwelt. The New Metal Hose "Arosa" This is a rubber hose protected by aluminum bands wound around it. It has the advantage over ordinary hose protected by wire spirals in being much lighter, while it is pHable and can be rolled up like any rubber hose. As it does not twist, it cannot split open. It seems to be much more durable than ordinary hose. One in constant use in the Palm House in the Botanical Garden at Leipzig, Germany, has shown hardly any wear after three months, although the paths are laid with mosaic flagging. This hose is put on the market by the firm of Jacob Brothers, Zwickau, Saxony, Germany. — Moeller's Deutsche Oaertner-Zeitung. Double Antirrhinum Although doubleness might seem an unUkely charac- teristic of the Antirrhinum, yet it occurs in the guise of abnormal petals which are generally twisted and irregular, and which appear in the throat on the sides of the flower, and while they deform it, they impart to it a peculiar originahty These double blooms moreover, lie much more lasting than the single Antirrhinum. About IS years ago an Antirrhinum of a pronounced doubleness and of lasting bloom was in the market under the name of Dwarf Double Antirrhinum, copper orange with yellow throat, which apparently did not survive for long. In 1909 the firm of Leonard Lille of Lyon (France), disseminated under the name of Muflier Grand Double Tricolor (large double tri-colored Antirrhinum) a plant of vigorous habit, reaching a height of 40in. with enormous spikes thickly set with double blooms, purplish red and yellow, with white throat. This variety falls 60 per cent, true from seed. Recently the firm of E. Benary of Erfurt, Germany, has put on the market under the name of Double White Antirrhinum, a large- flowered variety of a fine milk white color, with blooms as large as those of Queen Victoria, which is the finest white Antirrhinum known. The spikes are large and fuU, and irregular petals issue from the throat of the flower, making it appear double or bearded; these abnormal petals are very thin, lanceolated and twisted and entirely change the form of the flower. This va- riety falls 60 per cent, to 70 per cent, true from seed. These double varieties are of the same decorative value as the single varieties. They may be multiplied by seed in the Spring or in the Fall, which yields 60 per cent, to 70 per cent, true; surer results are obtained by cuttings in the fall taken from the selected mother plants of pronounced doubleness. — Bevue Eorticole. Boston, on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, the finest thing on exhibition was a new Rose from the Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, which was staged by the honored rosarian, Alexander Montgomery. For size of bloom, length and stoutness of stem, large, long, deep green, glossy fohage, in our opinion, it far super- sedes any of the former Roses sent out or raised at this famous establishment. This new Rose, Mrs. Moorfield Storey, we now Ulustrate. There was a large handsome vase of about five dozen blooms. Every flower was almost perfect, and stood as erect, on 4ft. stems, as if they were on wire. The flowers are large and very full; the petals on the outside are a deep pink color, while on the inside the same shade of color is very much intensified, making a most pleasing and attractive Rose. When a variety like this can be shown in such fine condition in January when the stock is limited, this in itself speaks highly of this newcomer as a superior Winter-flowering variety. It was awarded a first class certificate, this being the first time that this new Rose was exhibited. R. C. A New Fruit, the Citrange The Citrange is a new fruit produced by Mr. Weber, of the United States Department of Agriculture, Wash-' ington, D. C. It is the product obtained by hybridizing what is known as the hardy Orange with the well' known sweet Oranges of commerce. The hardy Orange is Citrus trifoliata, a Japanese sort, hardy to Philadelphia at least, and which produces lots of small fruits of about IVain. diameter. This fruit is too bitter to be eaten, so the brisk, or tree, is grown solely as an ornamental one, a position it fills to great advantage. The Citrange — or Citranges, for there are several of them, a half dozen or more — were obtained now some years ago with the hope that the seedUngs resulting from the hybridization would prove, some of them, to be as hardy as the hardy parent, while the fruit would be of an edible nature. As expected, the result has been in a measure successful. It is claimed that some of the the fruit is said to be "fairly palatable." In Georgia, where some half dozen sorts have been tried for some years, they have proved so hardy that even their foliage is not injured by the frosts of that region. In a letter from the P. J. Berckman Co. who is testing them there, occurs the following: "The more we see of the Citranges the better we like them, and they are destined to become valuable ornamental plants. We are testing a number of new sorts. The coldest weather we have had this year was 19 degrees above zero, and the Citranges are not injured in the least. Some varieties seem to hold their foliage better than others." This break in the tender character of the common Orange is certainly something of great interest to every one. The writer cannot say from experience what the fruits of these Citranges may be in quality, though quite familiar with that of the old hardy one, as it fruits freely at Phladelphia. No one would expect to get good edible fruits from any sort indebted to the bitter one, trifoliata, for part parentage. On the other hand, it is reasonable to suppose that the blending of the sweet taste of the common Orange with it would much improve its character. It seems therefore that the character "fairly palatable' claimed for them may well be taken as a fact. It mil be seen from the quotation from the Georgian's letter that as ornamental plants he considers them of great value, and without doubt they are. In a letter the writer received from the Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, a short time ago, concerning these Citranges, it was said that it was doubtful if they could endure the Philadelphia Winters. But if any of them approach zero in hardiness, what a vast territory there is over which they may be grown ! Even should the fruit prove to be such as one would not hanker for, what a treat to many would be these Orange trees ! As it is, the common hardy one. Citrus trifoliata, always attracts attention both when in flower and in fruit. J. M. t 1 ©bltuarp ] 4j A Notable New Pink Rose Mrs Moorfield Storey At the Midwinter flower show of the Massachusetts lorticultural Society, held at the Horticultural Hall, Peter Ross Peter Ross, a florist of Flushing, L. I., N. Y., died n April 27 at his late home, 659 Sanford ave., aged 3 years. He was one of the founders of the Broad- 'ay Congregational Church. A widow, two daughters nd a son survive. 1100 The Florists' Exchange Mme. de Graafi, not new, but one of the Daffodils in Pots By JOSEPH JACOB THERE is something that appeals to a person's sentiment in such phrases as "old friends are best." It flatters one's sense of loyalty when we apply it to ourselves, and undoubtedly there is more than a grain of truth in it when it is connected with humans: some of us connect it with other things, however, and apply it thereto. This is as often foolish- ness as it is wisdom. It all depends. From a perusal of The Florists' Exchange, from reading the schedule of the great exhibition in New York last April, and from a few straws of private opinion gleaned from friends in the States, I feel that the time has come when, from a money point of view, a certain number of new varieties might well be introduced into dealers' catalogs, with a strong recommendation to customers to try them. The Daffodil in many of its more modern forms is now no longer an untried stripling. Certain varieties are crys- tallizing out as being especially suited for particular pur- Narcissus Incomparabllls var. Whitewell poses. As my subject is "Daffodils in Pots," in what follows it must be understood that I write with this always in my mind. As forewords, I would suggest, taldng my cue from English amateur knowledge, that it might be well to dwell in those preliminary little notes which are char- acteristic of the up-to-date catalog of the present day. One or two points should be empnasized: (1) That the newer ones mentioned are just as good growers and are just as easy to manage as the oluer and better known ones — never try to introduce anything that has not been tested, without plainly stating that fact. (2) That spealiing broadly, the flowering period under glass is a long one, and with a well selected list, two months ot pleasure may be added to the usual outdoor season any J ear. It should also be brought out that the individual llowers last quite as well as garden grown ones, and thai the cool greenhouse is the Faradise of "red cups" and and those with red edges. The sun is not yet power! ul enough to bleach them in a day, and we can have such a gem as Firebrand in nice condition for a week or ten uays. It will be the simplest way, I think, if I follow the 1910 classification ot the Royal Horticultural So- ciety of England in its broad outlmes of (a) Trumpets; (b) Incomparabilis; (c) Barrii, (d) Leedsii and (e) Tazetta or Polyanthus Narcissus hybrids. Newer Trumpets Trumpets are too well known to need any description. Everyone is familiar with such typical flowers as Golden Spur, Emperor and Madame de Graaff. Among tlie newer or less known varieties that I can thoroughly recommend to go with these as a change are, first, the famous King Alfred, a magnificent tall stemmed golden yellow self of refined form and texture of petals; and Duke of Bedford, a prince among the bicolors, massive but elegant, and of that purity of coloring which sug- gests the description "a clean flower." Then there's Fairy — floriferousness personified — dwarfish in habit, a good yellow self, with a widely ex- panded trumpet which seems to want a little terrier dog to put its ear to it and listen to "His Master's Voice." For a shade of its own I would mention Beethoven: it might be described as soft yellow or canary, a shadq which is decidedly uncommon in Daffodils. The bold jagging of its narrow trumpet stamps it as out of the ordinary as much as its coloring. Golden Bell and Silver Spur, the former a yellow and the latter a bicolor, are both good in pots, and merit attention. Lastly, I would advise W. P. Milner, an exquisite gem of the first water under glass, coming as it then does, ein almost pure white. To know only the small pale sulphur trumpet out of doors is but to know the lesser half of its beauty. Incomparabilis Section The "mcomparables" (or incomparabilis) are the larger "cupped" flowers of which Sir Watkin, Autocrat and Homespun are examples. What has been much wanted is a red cup; this we now have in Blackwell. It is almost an ideal flower for pots, as it comes so easily and evenly, and retains the red-orange color in its cup until it is over. The perianth is pale yellow, flat and overlapping. Lucifer has an even redder cup — quite red in fact. The rather long, narrow segments which are fixed at less than a right angle to the perianth, are white. It is a very bright and distinct flower, and a wonderful Ulster. Solfatare, which in pots is very nearly a bicolor; and Lady Margaret Boscawen, a pure bicolor, are both great acquisitions among the larger flowers of this class Red Cups In the Barriis, of which the grand Barri conspicuus is the best known example, we have numerous red cups and red edged cups which, owing to their transitory nature out of doors, can only be seen at their best when grown under glass. Firebrand is a delightful flower: five or six bulbs in a six inch pot make a good show. The red of the cup is exceptionally deep, and is well con- trasted with the primrose perianth. Castile, a somewhat larger flower and taller plant, with a rich orange cup and a pale yellow perianth; and Southern Star, a rather open bloom, with a pale yellow cup with a striking red edge, is effective. It has a white perianth. Circlet is a roimd flower with a pale yellow eye (or as we often express it, "a flat cup") edged orange, the perianth white. It is a contrast to any that I have mentioned, and as it conies easily, it is one to make a note of. Passing to the paki colored flowers, none excels Seagull. I call it one of the best of all pot plants, yet often there is a considerable amount of color in the cup which adds to its charm. The LeedsUs Everyone knows Mrs. Langtry and possibly White Queen, which is often spoken of as a White Sir Watkin. These represent the two types of Leedsiis. Among the former note should be made of Fairy Queen, which I fancy is destined to take the lead or very nearly so, in the "sraaU" section. It likes pots so much, and it has such clear cut aristocratic features, that I find it a universal favorite in my greenhouse. To follow it as a succession plant, I would suggest White Lady. There is undoubt- edly a future for the giant Leedsiis in pots. Many growers are experimenting to find out which are the best. Narcissus Giant Leedsii Thora I beUeve a fair number will be found to be admirable for this purpose. The best ones, such as Thora, are too expensive at present to be practical politics. Poetaz Varieties As I am only dealing with newer ones I must pass over the older poetaz varieties such as Alsace, Aspasia, Irene and Sunset, which are all splendid under glass and are generally preferred to the older polyanthus Nar- cissus, not only because they are far more graceful, but because they have none of the sickly powerful scent that characterizes the old race. Admiration, which was shown in London last season, bids fair to become a very popular variety. It is a fine, vigorous plant with large, pale yellow flowers with orange cups, four to six on good, tall strong stems, free blooming, and easy to grow. For pots it has no superior, and as I find it does well in the open, I feel I can recommend it as a good thing. The Newer Poeticus It is only a question of time when the new "poets," such as Homer, Horace, Virgil and Ben Jonson will come Narcissus Golden Spur growing in fibre May 2, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 101 into their own. For early worlj in late January and early tioned have only to be better known to be more appre- ciated. I find Homer the most satisfactory, as it keeps its shape very well and does not go so "wingy," as either Horace or Virgil. Ben Jonson I greatly admire, and it, like Homer, is one of those that keep their character fairly well under glass. With these I must conclude these notes. I have tried to make a small and tip top selection from some of the newer kinds which any dealer can advise his customers to try with the almost certain knowledge that, given ordi- nary care in cultivation, they will be much appreciated and lead to extended orders another Fall. W. P. Milner is the only old one, but it is such a gem and so little known as a pot plant that I have thought good to include It flowers are fully IVzin. across and produced in great abundance. Furthermore it is of proved hardiness, and grows as strongly as C. montana. Miniature Rhododendron A remarkable miniature Rhododendron named fas- tigiatum also gained an A. M. The plant shown was but 6in. or Tin. tall, and was covered with rich mauve flowers. So far as is known it was the only plant that has flowered. Five guineas apiece ($26) is the price asked for this little titbit, and only one or two to sell. Just the thing for your florists to rush after ! An A. M. was given to Fernet Ducher's new Rose Constance, which .is a long budded Rayon d'Or. Al- though hardly so deep in color it is clear that Constance will give Rayon d'Or its quietus. I Sti Stray Notes From Great Britain i L. T. A. WESTON At a recent meeting of the Royal Horticultural So- ciety, Walter T. Ware, Ltd., of Bath, showed the new great commercial trumpet Daffodil Queen of the West, a huge and wonderfully clear yellow, with stems like poles. Some hundreds of flowers were staged and, for forcing, this newcomer is going to be one of the great things of the future. Apart from bulbs the show consisted of various other lines, Alpine flowers on rockeries being perhaps the most prominent. No one who has not seen these dis- plays can realize what an enormous number of brilliant little flowers there are available for that .purpose. The first Spencer Sweet Peas were shown by Fleet- wood Paul of Hants, but there was only a handful. They were labeled Paul's strain, but I dare hazard that the flowers were culled from seed obtained on your side, for no one to my knowledge has raised a strain of early blooming Sweet Peas, least of all Spencers. As a matter of fact no little surprise was created when the news came of an early flowering Spencer strain from Australia. I am trying some of the latter, but as the seed is in mixture, I assume that the Australians have not made such headway as Ant. Zvolanek, who, 1 under- stand, has them under name. DafEodU Year Book Reverting to Daffodils it will be well if those who desire a copy of the R. H. S. Daffodil Year Book for 1914, will order it as soon as possible. The editor, the Rev. Joseph Jacob, has the work well in hand, and after the shows are over it will be pushed forward with all possible speed. A number of famous specialists are con- tributing articles, including the Rev. Engelhart, the greatest Daffodil breeder of our time. Mrs. Francis King of your side is also among the contributors. The book will be well illustrated with about a score of half- tones and possibly one or two in colors. We are at last getting some sunshine, but even now we have plenty of rain, which makes open ground work very difficult. The season is considerably later than usual. Pink and Red Narcissi The extraordinary displays of Daffodils have been a feature of the shows, and "one really begins to wonder where the breeders are heading. The new seedlings already shown must total hundreds, and the extraordi- nary types and forms are such as are puzzling to every- one who tries to follow out the classification scheme. One scarcely knows where the Incomparabilis, Leedsiis, Barriis, etc., begin or end, while the trumpets are get- ting mixed up with the entire crowd. As for colors, it is evident that we are on the high road to pink and red forms, while the shades of yellow are amazing. One variety that is looked upon as the coming forcer, is Queen of the West; a huge clear yellow trumpet form. Some of the other novelties have commercial possibili- ties but they are too scarce for the general cultivator just yet. A real good thing that got an A. M. at the last meet- ing is Prunus Pissardii Blirieana fl. pi., with rich double pink flowers, while the foliage is characteristically cop- pery red. It was shown by R. C. Nottcutt, Wood- bridge. New Hardy Clematises An F. C. C. was given to Clematis Armandii, a pure white Chinese species with flowers like an enlarged form of C. montana. The foliage is very distinct, being long and narrow and quite leathery. Whether it is quite hardy I am not able to say, but it certainly is very free flowering. Personally, however, I think the general nur- seryman will do more business with C. montana superba, which, when shown by G. Jackman & Sons of Woking last year, failed to get an award. It is the result of crossing C. montana with C. Mrs. Geo. Jackman. The American Rose Society: Registration of New Roses At the last meeting of the executive committee of the American Rose Society there was referred to the committee on new Roses application for registration for the following, and which have been now submitted for the purpose of publicity. If there are no objec- tions to the names as received they will be formally entered upon the list of registered Roses: Mr. George Burton, Wyndmoor, Pa., presents for registration the Rose Thora, sport of My Maryland. A fragrant, double, free flowering, fairly deep salmon pink, and a very strong grower. Mr. Edward Kress, Baltimore, Md., offers for regis- tration the Rose Defiakce. A cross between Gruss an Teplitz and Etoile de France. Flowers very fragrant, dark velvet red, perfectly double, and Sin. to Gin. across, with dark green foliage, hardy and free; everblooming. Introducer has never seen it mildew. Benjamin Ham- mond, Secretary. effected, how the seedlings are raised, and altogether may be regarded as a valuable scientific contribution. H. R. Darlington, another enthusiastic member of the N. R. S., writes on "Black Spot in Roses," and his arti- cle is illustrated. There are other articles in the book dealing with Rose diseases, while of course the practical side of cultivation and the proper use of Roses in the garden are well and liberally treated. An important feature is the symposium on the class- ification of Roses, contributed by nine well known Ro- sarians of England, including Peter Lambert of Trier, Germany. We have not been able to summarize this symposium, and as far as we can see no summary ap- pears in connection with it. However, the proposed new classifications give food for thought and afford sug- gestions, doubtless, for a working basis. An article that ought to interest the retail florists is entitled "The Lasting Qualities of Cut Roses" by Mrs. TJ T> T^„..i; 4. . 3 TJ rt ^T^l.. „ T 1:„~ — H. R. Darlington; and H. E. Molyneux, a leading e pert on the other side, discusses the new seedling Roses of last year; while to wind up this compact volume of 223 pages, there is the annual Rose analysis, by which the exhibitor is enabled to make his choice of just the best varieties for the purposes of competition. The rest of the volume is devoted to notices and reports of the society's work, together with jottings on varioiis sub- jects of interest. It is certainly an excellent publication. "The Rose Annual" One of the best annual publications devoted to the Rose is the one whose title we quote at the head of these notes, and which acts as the journal of the Na- tional Rose Society of England. It is edited by Ed- ward Mawley, the greatly respected veteran honorary secretary, under the direction of the publication com- mittee, and is sent to non-members at a charge of 60c. postpaid to Great Britain; doubtless a few extra cents will be charged for postage to residents in our own coun- try. During the last two years, colored illustrations have been a feature of The Rose Annual, and several appear in this year's book. These illustrations are not always successful, but a few of them on this occasion are very satisfactory, notably the specimen blooms of Mrs. John Laing and Geo. Dickson; also the basket of cut blooms facing page Ui. There are a large number of half tone illustrations of garden scenes where Roses form the chief feature, and others that are of practi- cal, instructive value. We would especially mention the illustrations accom- panying Dr. A. H. Willams' article on "The Production of New Varieties." This article in itself ought surely to ensure for The Annual a wide circulation among rcial rosarians. It shows how cross-breeding is The Chestnut Tree Blight A German View The Chestnut tree blight is generally considered Jto be due to a fungus. In this country it is ascribed to Diaporthe parasitica, while some Italian dendrologists blame Coryneium perniciosum. In Spain the special committee appointed to investigate the disease traces it back to the roots, holding that the fimgus invades the mycorrhiza, the fungoid covering necessary for the life of the healthy roots, thus causing them to die. An entirely different view, however, is expressed by a writer in Moeller's Deutsche Oaertner-Zeitung , who be- lieves that the disease is due, not to a parasite, but to physiological causes, namely, lack of water at the roots, resulting in sunburn, which prepares the way for the attacks of so-called debility parasites, that finally de- stroy the tree. He came to this conclusion in studying the Kronberg Chestnut tree plantations, tracing their deterioration back to the hot and dry Summer of 1911. In this and the following years the trees did not get sufBcient water, and evaporated more than they were able to absorb through the roots. Hence the various parts of the tree were not sufficiently cooled, and were burnt by the sun. These sun burns were observed on the southern side of all the Chestnut trees examined by the writer, while the northern side of the trees was not hurt, and the northern side became affected only after the debility parasites had attacked the burnt parts and then spread over the whole tree, gradually killing it. The writer is confirmed in this view by the fact that at Kronberg not only the Chestnut trees but other trees also are dying of the same symptoms, including Linden, Maple, blood Beech, Willow, Walnut, Apple and Plum trees. Sunburn wounds were found on the southern side of all these trees, and they are sure to die sooner or later, as soon as the fungus attacks them in these spots. Narcissus King Alfred This very handsome golden colored trumpet Daffodil was exhibited by the StumppS Walter Co., 30 and 35 « York, at the Spring Flower Show held in the Grand Central Palace March 21-29. This is regarded as one of Daffodils introduced in recent years and afready has taken its place as a market fiower m tngland 1102 The Florists' Exchange These observations indicate the non-parasitical origin of the disease. And it foUows therefrom, that the trees will continue to die until the cause is removed, namely, until the normal conditions of moisture in the soil have again been restored for the trees. Where the disease is far advanced it is probably useless to employ artificial means of irrigation, but in any case the trees to be saved could be thoroughly watered and their trunks shaded. The wounds should also be cleaned, cut out and painted with coal tar. Geraniums Packed for Selling or for Traveling Tins picture represents 12 Geraniums m 5 in pots packed with ine wood shavings and ready to be sent to market or to be sent out in he execution of orders The photograph Twas taken at the wholesale tore of Woodrow & Marketos, 20 W.,_28th,.St.ANcw, YorklCity. ' SAMUEL A. WOODROW I Packing of Plants To take up the subject of the packing of plants and treat it in anything like its entirety would require a whole volume, and so as the space is limited I wiU deal only with the matter of packing potted plants, and point out to the readers in a concise manner a few of the points which I have found, from experi- ence, to be very essential to the successful shipping of plants. I should say that the first point to be followed out would be a careful selection of the stock to be shipped. Should it be flowering plants to be shipped to the re- tail florist for him to place on sale, one should take into consideration the fact that the wrapping up, travel and unwrapping of plants will have a strong tendency to open up the blooms, therefore select stock that is at least 30 per cent, further retarded than stock that could be offered for sale on the home market. Should the material to be shipped be green goods, of course that could not be taken into consideration. Watering The second point to be carefully watched prior to the packing, is the watering of the stock. No plant should be packed for shipment that is any degree dry, as, if such is the case, a sMght delay on the road may render the stock worthless. Of course, in the Spring, Summer and early Autumn, stock may be watered up to the time of packing and shipped successfully, but during the cold weather, when any surplus moisture around the crate would have a tendency to attract the frost, I think a very safe rule would be to water thor- oughly all stock the night before. The plant would then have taken up any surplus moisture and be in a nice condition for travel. Wrapping Thirdly, the wrapping of the plant is very important and should only be done by experienced hands. Should it be palms, ferns or other green plants, the first step would be to gather in the leaves and tie with some soft material, such as a thin strip of tissue twisted until strong enough for the purpose, taking care that while drawing in the leaves sufficiently to allow the outside wrapping to make a neat parcel, they should not draw in enough to injure or crush the leaf. Should it be a flowering plant, the plant should be dravm in and tied by the woody part, and in the case of a Lilac or any other large or delicate flowering plant,, care should be taken to have each flower covered with soft tissue or cotton. On a small flowering plant such as an Azalea for example, the head may be drawn in as a whole, and tied with a piece of twisted tissue. Your plant should now form a nice, compact bundle and be ready for the outside wrapping. For general packing purposes I have found old news- paper to be absolutely the best and at the same time the least expensive material obtainable. For the first wrapping next the plant, take two or three sheets of paper and one of tissue, keeping the tissue next to the plant to keep the foliage or flower from coming into direct contract with the rough paper. Start the wrapping of the plant at the bottom and work upward. Let your first wrapping cover the pot and be doubled under completely, taking in the pot. Then, before tying, take your second set of sheets and have the bottom directly under the rim of the pot, then tie securely and work upward, always tying the bottom of the top sheet and the top of the next together with the same twine, as that draws both in together and prevents the frost from getting through. The advantage to be gained from working from the bottom upward is that the plant is supported by the paper instead of be- ing weighed down by it as is inevitable in top packing. Always be sure that in tying the paper around the top of the plant enough room is left to insure the top not being pinched. Your plant now stands completely en- veloped in three sheets of newspaper which should be added to in accordance with the weather. The Crate Fourtlily, the selection of the crate is a very im- portant matter, as a great deal of extra expense may be forced on the buyer by the selection of a crate that is much heavier than necessary. Select a light, strong case, and before packing go over it and see if it needs re-enforcing at any point. Always select a case that \\'ill conveniently carry the stock that is to be packed. No buyer cares to pay expressage on wood and packing material for 10 plants where only one is shipped. The writer has frequently received one small plant that could have been packed in a crate 18in. square, which was packed in an ordinary shoe case four times that size, and filled in with heavy packing material to keep it from shaking. The .Actual Packing Fifthly, you are now ready to start the actual pack- ing. First, give your crate a lining of newspaper, be- ginning at one end and going around, letting each set of sheets overlap the other and cover up the bottom as well. Next place in the bottom of the crate a sufficient amount of straw, hay or other packing material to form a per- fect cushion. To insure against breaking them, begin to pack, keeping the weight distributed evenly over the crate: and at all times have sufficient material between each pot and the sides of the crate to take up the shock of handling. After your plants are all in the crate and packed in such a manner that they cannot move or shift, draw in all the top together and tie so they cannot shift. Draw up the newspaper from the bottom of the crate and give the whole top an extra wrapping if the weather is cold enough to justfy. Sixthly, always crate your plants with a square top, as the express rates are lower for a crate on which an- other may be placed in travel. Such is not the case in crates pointed at the top. Do not cover in the top completely. Leave sufficient space for the expressman to see that the crate must not be dumped upsidedown;. and last but not least, when the crate is finished be sure that there are enough handles on it to allow the express- men to handle it with ease, as after all they are human beings and seem to appreciate where one takes their com- fort into consideration. Box of Violets p icked for M irket The illustration shows a boi ol titteen bunches oi Marie Louise Vio- lets packed for market. Each bunch contains. 100 blooms and is cover- ed with rice paper which completely envelops the flowers and is twisted below rouncf the stalks. The bunches are then set with the flowers uppermost, so that they appear to be resting on the base of their stalks. Of course, the packing is compact, and the bunches cannot therefore shift very much. The box in which the flowers are packed is lined with ordinary newspapers and these also are brought m over the top of the bunches and the lid then fastened down. on the golden leaved Aucuba, says that this variegated form certainly does bear berries; it is a female kind; and the berries come freely on the older plants. Mr. Boer has many plants of the variegated Aucuba Japonica fuU of red berries. He adds: "We grow a golden one still finer spotted than the female one, but there are many more female than male varieties, and the dif- ference can be detected readily. The male forms flow- ers a little ahead of the female ones." Berried Variegated Aucubas J. Boer, proprietor of the East End Nurseries Co., Boskoop, Holland, who read Mr. Meehan's observation in a recent issue of The Exchange, to the effect that he (Mr. Meehan) could not remember having seen berries Oklahoma Forms State Organization The South is active in these days, in forming florists' societies. As recorded a month ago in The Exchakqe, the Oklahoma State florists have organized, and now the association has been placed on a permanent basis at a meeting held in Oklahoma City on April 16. This was attended by florists from all' sections of the State. It is to be known as the Oklahoma State Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists' Association. An exhibition is planned for next Fall. J. W. Furrow, of Guthrie, was elected president; John Gray of Chickasha, vice-presi- dent; S. S. Butterfleld of Oklahoma City is secretary; Interior view of the Packing rioor in the Basement uf the Store of Woodrow & Marketos, 20 West 28th Street, New York City (See notes on "Packing of Plants.") i The Florists' Exchange 1103 Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED SITIJATION WANTE^ Farmers' Security Bureau, New York Qualified Agricultural Help Gardeners, Nurserymen, Florists. Horticulturist Farmers, married, single. Superintendents to La- borers. Success of this Agency maintained by ihe qualifications of men placed. Have no branch. SIDNEY SULLIVAN, Expert. 99 Nassau St.,N. Y. Tel. 6486 Cortlandt Satisfaction guaranteed places; under- SITUATION WANTED— By a__first-class florist, single, German, middle-aged; first-class private and commerc stands Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthe: _ _ general stock; a good maker-up; sober, obligmg, and thoroughly reliable; first-class references. Please state particulars and wages in first letter. A. B., care M. Wolff, 305 W. 125th St., New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By foreman where mis- cellaneous stock is grown. Absolute honesty briety at all times; ,Eood knowledge of ou hrubs, planting an ' pected. Best references; of New York. Address H. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED Young man, not afraid of work, wishes position in greennouse where general stock is grown; single; total abstainer; an American. Address H. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By German, married, one child, aged 25; 11 years' ^experience; good grower of Chrysant' > ■- . IP'beddi? signer; can handle Address H. C, imended, commer- nd particulars in ire The Florists' SITUATION WANTED— By German, married, 25; able to take charge of private place; steady position; can handle men to best advantage; can furnish reference as a good grower; honest, sober, intelligent young SITUATION WANTEE>— As gardener on country estate; 10 years' practical rience in horticultural work; for the past six i actively engaged in landscape work and fruit prefer place to develop, but will consider [offer; married, abstainer. Address G. D., : Florists' Exchange. present on large Gardenias, commercial first letter. aged 48, married; life experience; active and energetic; best of references as to character and ability; desires a change. Address G. O., care The Florists' Exchange. THE SWEDISH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY of America begs to offer the services of first-class private gardeners, superintendents and managers of private estates, capable private ---' •"' -■ jhort H SITUATION WANTED— By garde] of decorative and potted planti . 'Mums, Gardenias. Thoroughly experienced in alt branches, commercial and private. State full particulars. Henry Bauer. 507 W. 168th St., New York City. surveying and drawing. Winter instruction in landscape gar- dening at the Agricultural College; aged 21. Ad- dress Box 42, East Boxford, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— As gardener or working foreman, mairied, aged 34; good all-round man, inside and outside; 18 years' experience. A 1 references. Private place preferred. Gibson, care Boddington. 342 W. 14th St., New York Gty. ; The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Young woman wishe position doing landscape work in connection wit greenhouse or nursery; 3 years' greenhouse exper: ence and landscape training. References if rt quired. Ad dress Irene Fay, Groton. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— As grower or handy ma around place, single, 23 years i ' ' ' ■ Teas. Can ham SITUATION WANTED— By Englishman, single, 13 years' experience, good , total abstainer; well up in indoor outdoor work, also good SITUATION WANTED—Head garder man or grower. Englishman, 34. seeks as above or otherwise; IS years' practical e . in England, 2 years in this country, inside and c_-. Apply, Maw, 27 Worcester St., Framingham, Mass. Continued to Next Column TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. If replies to Help Wi Wants; also iecond-hand Materials, Our charg< of Greenhouses, Land, , For Sale or Rent. ine (7 words to the Advts. set in heavy faced type. 15 cts. per ine (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, $1.50 per Wanted- 1 addressed care i this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense f forwarding. ! Copy must reach New York office, Nos. 2 to 8 / uane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, by Tuesday \ ght to secure insertion in issue of following f Advertisers in Western States'tiesiring to ad- | Jtise under initials may save time by having j ; directed care our Chicago rcprcsenta- f mes Morton, Room 307, 143 No. Wabash ; tive.Ja SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By life experienced grower of Roses. Carnations, 'Mums and bedding plants, middle aged, single, sober, industrious. State wages. Address H. E.. care The Florists' SITUATION WANTED— By young, single 28, life experience in Carnations, Lilies, 'Wi and general greenhouse work; wages and partit in first letter. T. Norcott, 275 Grant St., Bii EMERSON'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 877 Sixth Ave., New York City, furnishes reliable florists' help from superintendents to general SITUATION WANTED— As foreman on uptodate private estate in New York vicinity; thorough horticultural knowledge. State particulars and wages. Address H. H., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By an all-round green- house man, Swede; 5 years' experience, private and commercial; single; good references. Address H. B., care The Florists^ Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As an assistant in green- house by an American, aged 24. Address G. E., care The Florists' Exchange. HELPJVANTED^ WANTED — A competent man of experi take charge of our Retail Nursery Depa selling through agents. Nursery embrai acres. Must have had previous experience and thoroughly competent to manage. Salary to com- mence with at the rate of S150.00 per month. WANTED HELP WANTED WANTED— Ma George Stewart, WANTED AT ONCE— AU-around grower. Must be a good designer. State wages first letter. O. H. De La Mater. Amsterdam, N. Y. WANTED — Good all-round man for greenhouse work, single man preferred. Address Paul J. Burgevin, Noytfa RegentSt., Port Chester, N. Y. WANTED— Gardener for private estate; must understand care of perennials, Roses, Evergreens, Lawns. Henry Schrade, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. LADY PARTNER WANTED— By unmarried man; neat appearing young lady, as partner and manager, with capital; will be protected ' gage; to enlarge a fine florist busii Chicago. F. v., care The Florists' Exchange. 'ith a small capital, STOCKJpR^SALE ACHYRANTmS ACHYRANTHES. per 100. S20.00.per 1000 , Cromwell. Conn, AGERATUM. AGERATUM— Blue Perfection, strong, heavy, well branched. 2H-'m. pots. S2.50 per 100, S22.50 per 1000. 3-in.. S5.00 per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 31 WaU St., Trenton, N. J. 1500 AGERATUM— Blue Perfection; strong, heavy, well branched, transplanted, SI. 50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. C. A. Anderson Greenhouse ALTERNANTHERAS The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — ^Thoroughly competent man. familiar with care of flowers outside, and general work on a private estate; must be capable of taking charge during absence of superintendent. State previo experience and wages expe—- ' 'JJ " care The Florists' Exchange. ALTERNANTHERA. expected. Address H. J., ALTERNANTHERAS— Brilliantis WANTED— Foreman for modern Rose plant; must be thoroughly experienced in Rose growing, also able to plan and manage help to advantage. 'Middi'e'''vS°ge. L." September. Please give full particulars and references. Wages -575.00 per month. Raw- son. The Florist, 107 W. Market St.. Elmira. N. Y, NURSERYMAN WANTED— A rcliab ALTERNANTHERAS— 1000 Yellow, strong 2-in. plants, ready for 3-in. pots. S2.50 per 100. F. B. P^ter. LowviUe. N. Y. ALYSSUM— Little Gem. strong plants, 2K-in., ?2.50 per 100. Transplanted Seedlings. Sl.OO per 100. Carlman Ribsam. 31 Wall St.. Trenton. : be a good budder cvledgc of fruit trees and flowering 1 wages expected. F. W. , Rose Hill. N. Y. AMPELOPSIS WANTED — Good all-round man for greenhouse work, situated 15 miles from New York, between the ages of 25 and 33. State nationality and wages ^ . where Carnations. Chrysan- -..^.nums and bedding plants are grown. State wages expected. The Pcckham Floral Co., R. F. WANTED— Single, ed grower of Ca WANTED — Handy man around greenhouses, good transplanter, experience growing celery. State wages per month, board and room. Round Lake Greenhouses, East Lenox, Pa. WANTED— Rose grower, capable of growing Roses; sober, silent man, rieeding no boss pre- ferred; wages $nm per week to start. Address H. M.. care The Florists Exchange. WANTED — Designer and decorator for uptodate flower store in South. Prefer one with original ideas on house and window decorations. Address G. P.. care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Column AMPELOPSIS— 3-year, selected, heavy tops and roots. 2 to 4 ft.. 12. by mail. S1.50; $6.00 per 100 by express. 2-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong; 12, by mail, 81.25. 84.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000. by express. 2-year, 18 to 24 in., good; 12, by mail, Sl.OO; 60, by maU, S2.00; S3.00 per 100, S25.0O per 1000 by express. Strong. 2-year roots, cut back, for trans- planting. S2.00 per 100, 815.00 per 1000. Chas. Black. Hightstown. N. J. ASPARAGUS 100 1000 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. ,, .Sl.OO SIO.OO ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2i.,i-in.... 3.50 30.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in 6.00 50.00 ASPARAGUS Sprcngeri Seedlings 75 5.00 ROMAN J. IRWIN. 71 W. 23d St.. New York Cit ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Own seed. fine. Sl.OO per 100; 500 for S4.00. W. B. Woodrufl'. Westlield, N. J. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS $1.00 per 100, S6.00 per 100 Greenhouses, Collinedale. Pa. vIcatEcfd"'^ each. JuUua Roehra Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Glo per lOOO. Seraperflorens — for bedding, pink and white. W-lnch. 82.50 per 100. 820.00 per 1000. Glory of Oncmnati. 2>^-inch, 820.00 per 100. _ $175.00 per 1000. '^ ' ■* P'^ . le, 2K-inch S15.00 per 100, 8135.00 •1000. Inc., Cromwell, Com BEGONIAS— Lorraine s in., from leaf cuttings. Place your' order now or May, June and July, J914, delivery. Will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on appU- R. J. Irwin, 71 West 23d St. aj,pu. REX BEGONIAS— Extra strong, ready for shift; 2H-in. pots, S4.50 per 100. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Cash, please. Vavrous & Sons. Lebanon. BEGONIAS— Lorraine. CincinnatL _ Davenport, 2}i-in. pots. Delivery from May 15th. JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. ndywine, Wyoming, Philadelphia Improved, Duke of Marlboro, Uncle Sam, Louisiana, Alsace, Niagara. Nothing over S2S.00 per 1000. Send for list. Louis B. Eastburn. Kennett Square. Pa. Cuttings. Thompson Bros.. East Haddam. Conn. CARNATIONS CARNATION PLANTS— From soil. Enchantress. White Enchantress. White Wonder. Mrs. C. W, Ward. S3.50 per 100. Chrysanthemums, from soil. Chas. Razer. Nagoya. S1.50 per 100. All splendid stock. Rosemore Nurseries. Litchfield. CARNATIONS— From soil and 2-in. pots. Enchan- tress, White Perfection, C. W. Ward. $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Pink Winsors, May Day, White Winsor, 83.00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000. Fine stock. Ed. Buchtenkirch. Sea Cliff. N. Y. CENTAUREAS CHRYSANTHEMUMS STRONG ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TI NGS— 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah, Pacific Supreme. IJic SIO.OO per 1000; President _,, ; White Bonnaffon. Mad. Nonin." Maud Dean, Early Snow, Alice Byron, Dr. Eneuehard, Black Hawk. CuUingfordii. 2c., $15.00 per 1000; Chrysolora ■>'■'- »•>""" 1000; Golden Eagle, Golden ' per 1000. About 20 other good vaneties. lenns: cash. John B. Tanguy, West Grove. Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 15.000 Rooted Cuttings 1 flats: Maud Dean. Enguenard -100; pots. and Nagoya; Cuttings. .$20.00 ] ^J" Continued to Next Page 1104 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS. WHITE— 100 1000 sAith-s Advance S 2.50 $17.60 Chasi Razer 2.00 15.00 wHtipSteron.-;: 8.00 70.00 CTouset 3.00 2d.00 Early Snow 2-50 20.00 LvnnwoodHall 3.00 25.00 T&iwn 3.00 25.00 Elise Papworth 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Giltert Drabble 5.00 40.00 Alice Salomon 7.00 60.00 Ctiadwick Improved 4.00 35.00 DecemberGem 4.00 36.00 JeanneNonin 2.50 20.00 White Bonnaffon 2.50 20.00 W. H. Chadwick 3.00 25.00 WUte Helen Frick 3.00 25.00 Naomah 3.00 25.00 YELLOW— „ „„ , ^ „„ Chrysolbra 2.00 15.00 Comoleta (good quality for pot culture) 2.M 20.00 Robt.HaUiday 3.00 25.00 Yellow Ivory (sport from Ivory).. 3.00 25.00 Yellow Salomon 25.00 .... Col Appleton 3.00 26.00 Aue Dasse 3.00 25.00 Doly Dimple 2.50 20.00 Gol/enEagle 3-00 25.00 Major Bonnaffon 2.50 17.60 RomanGold 2.50 20.00 Golden Chadmck 3.00 25.00 Yellow Mrs. Jones 3.00 25.00 '"'ciorVof Pacific 3.00 26.00 Gloria 3.00 25.00 Pacific Supreme 2.50 20.00 Pink Ivorv 3.00 25.00 Unaka...;.'.'.'.'.'.'' 2.60 17.50 Dr.Enguehard 2.50 20.00 Pink Gem 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme 2.50 20.00 MaudDean 2.50 20.00 Wells' Late Pink 2.50 20.00 BRONZE— Antique (sport of Enguehard) .... 3.00 25.00 CRIMSON— Pockett's Crimson 3.00 25.00 Harvard 6.00 40.00 Intensity 3.00 26.00 POMPONS. BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES. WHITE— Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New- berry. YELLOW— Overbrook, Merstham Tints, Baby, Quinola. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, AUentown, Souvenir d'Or. RED and RED BRONZE— Lyndhurst, Rufus, Lilla, Julia Lagra- vere. PINK— Fairy Queen, Minta. S3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. We would, advise placing your orders early, as each season it has been hard for us to take care of orders, as a great many customers did not order until late in the season. Write for our com- plete list. We have a splendid supply to offer. Stock guaranteed. Write for prices on large qaantiti(|. ^ pg^^f^Q^j^.j^gEH^N CO., 1608-20 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediate DeHTeiy. WHITE 100 '^ 1000 Smhh's Advance $2.00 $16.00 October Frost 2.00 16.00 Virgiaia Poehlmann 2.00 16.00 Naomah 3.00 28.00 Chaa.Razer 2.50 20.00 LynnwoodHaE 2.00 15.00 Wm. Eaton 2.00 16.00 CRIMSON Pocketf. Crimson 2.00 15.00 Shrimpton 2.00 15.00 O.H.Kahn 2.00 15.00 YELLOW Ci)moIeU 2.00 15.00 Crocus 2.00 16.00 Ramapo 3.00 25.00 Roman Gold 3.00 25.00 YeUow Eaton 2.50 20.00 Nagoya 2.00 16.00 PINK Unaka 2.60 20.00 Pacific Supreme 2.00 16.00 Amorita 2.00 15.00 Madonna 2.60 20.00 Dr Enguehard 2.50 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Strong, cool grown, from sand. 100 1000 Chrysolora $2.00 Roman Gold 2.00 Bonnaffon 1.60 $12.50 Dolly Dimple 1.60 Ramapo 2.50 Pink Gem 3.00 Unaka 1.60 Dr. Enguehard 1.60 Wells' Late Pink 1.50 Lynnwood Hall 1.50 Elsie Papworth 1.60 Gaiza (select strain) 1.60 Cash, please. THOMAS SKINNER. Mamaroneck Nurseries MAMARONECK. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Alice Solomon, S7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, Wells' Late Pink, White and Yellow Chadwick, Roman Gold, Ramapo, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Chas. Rarer, M. Bonnaffon, Halliday, Unaka, C. Eagle, Early Snow, Lynwood Hall. Patty, A. Byron; Rosette, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Pompons, Qea. Quinola, Klondike, Iva, Baby, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. William Swayne, Kennet Sq.. Pa Oontliined to Next Oolanui ^TOCKJORJALE^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS Early ; Supreme, Unaka. Midseason and Late WHITE— Mrs. H. Robinson, Tim. Eaton, White Frick. YELLOW— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. W. E. Kclley, Roman Gold, Yellow Eaton. PINK— Adonis, Helen Frick, Dr. Enguehard. Price: 2i4-in. pots, S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, S2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 100(). , Antique (Bronze Enguehard), Chadwick Su- preme, December Gem, Golden Chadwick, Golden Wedding, Harvard, Hirondelle, Nagoya, Ramapo, Pink Gem, Mrs. B. E. Hayward, Alice Byron, Dick Witterstaetter. Price: 2M-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. , „ , . , 1913 INTRODUCTIONS— Golden Robin, Lu- cile Quinlan, Mary E. Meyer, Alice Salomon. Price: 2J^-in. pots, $10.00; Rooted Cutrings, $8.00 ""^1914 NOVELTIES— Edwin Seidewitz, $2.50 per 10, S20.00 per 100. Oconto, Smith's Ideal, Odessa, Indian Summer, S4.00 per 10, S35.00 per 100. STANDARD POMPONS— Baby, Baby Mar- guerite, Clorinda, Diana, Fairy Queen, Helen Newberry, Iva, Julie Lagravere, Klondike, La Purite, Lula, Quinola, Minta, Zenobia. Price: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. NOVELTIES— Celco, Leota, Nesco, Golden Climax, Golden Harvest, Golden West, Western Beauty. Price: $2.00 per 10, $15.00 per 100. ANEMONES— Azelda (New), $2.00 per 10. STANDARD KINDS— Alpine Glow, Beatrice Asmus, Bessie Flight, Lida Thomas,Mary Colladay, Katherine Simmons. Mrs. August Knab. Price: 2Ji-in. pots, $4.00 per lOQ, $35.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. SINGLE NOVELTIES— Snow Queen, R. B. Buree, 50c. each. Alleghany Blazing Star, Cel- tic, Tasso, W. Buckingham, 81.20 per 10, SIO.OO per 100. Mensa and Josephine, 80c. per 10, $5 00 per 100. STANDARD SINGLES— Anna. Arlee, Clea. Hilda Wells, Ladysmith, Minnesota, Rob Roy. Price: 2M-in. pots, 60c. per 10, S4.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, S3.50 per 100, $30.00 per lOOO. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Smith's Advance $1.60 $12.50 Polly Rose 1.50 12.50 Unaka 1-60 12.60 Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Robt.HaUiday 1-60 12.50 Alice Byron 1.50 12.60 RomanGold 1.50 12.60 Bonnaffon 1.60 12.50 Pacific Supreme 1.60 12.50 Ramapo. 3-00 20.00 Cash with order, please. FLORAL HILL GARDENS, G. F. Nelpp, Prop. CHATHAM, N. J, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Golden Climax. The best yellow Pompon. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Golden Salomon. 2M-inch pots, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Chieftain and Alice Salomon. Rooted Cutrings, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. 2M-inch pots, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Best commercial sorts and Pompons. Let us know you| wan«.^ INC., CROMWELL, CONN_ CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, White and Yellow Bonnaffon, Early Snow, Oct. Frost. Chrysolora, Halliday, Maud Dean, Minnie Bailey, Blackhawk and other varieties, $1.50 per 100, S12.00 per 1000; Pacific Supreme, $1.25 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. T. W. Baylis & Sons, West Grove, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Halliday, Enguehard. Bonnaffon, Monrovian, Nonin, Pacific Supreme, Donnatello, Polly Rose. Perrin, Wells' Late Pink, Maud Dean, Patty, Golden Glow, Smith's Ad- vance, Unaka. Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per 100. H. J. Rolfe, Hammonton, N. J. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Or to exchange for Enchantress Carnation Cut- tings. Major Bonnaffon. Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, Alice Byron, J. K. Shaw, $1.50 per 100; Robt. Halliday, Unaka, $2.00 per 100. Mrs. J. C. Haworth, Fai ' , Stafford Springs, Con icludmg I pir" 1000;" also all best Stafford Conserva- Ludwig Wild, Bound Brook, STOCK FOR SALE COLEUS— Rooted Cuttings, . 80c. per 100; 2-in. CTCLAMEirS CYCLAMENS— From 5-In. pots. Finest strain. Separate colors. Julius Roehre Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS— See my advertise- ment, page 1081. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. Doazon, Sylvia, Mrs. Hartung, 25c. per ( .20 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Arabella, in, B. Schroeder, Crimson Globe, Maid of Kei Passage, Stripe Sport, Queen Vic Beauty, Mrs. Gladsl Catt. Jack Rose, ihlein Krone. r 100, $12.00 per 1000. Prince' Bismarck, G. Duke Alexis, Countess Lonsdale, C. Duer. Yellow Duke, Eloise, Emily, Standard Bearer. Minnie McCulIough, 60c. per doz.. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Mixture of all colors and types, Sl.OO per 100, 88.00 per 1000. Special prices on large lots — 6 at doz., 25 100 I 250 I list of Dahlia Hill Nurseries, N. Y. ! on large lots — o at ,000 price'. Descript: Liled on application. Manetto A. Finger, Prop.. Hicksville. DAHLIAS— Whole field clumps in good condition, Sl.OO per bushel I. o. b. Varieties: Grand Duke Alexis, Jack Rose, Cardinal, Pompon and Flesh Pink; or will exchange for named Gladiolus bulbs, America preferred. W. S. Mudge, Enterprise Greenhouses, Gasport, N. Y. and at reasonable E. R. Macoraber. 44 Leonard DAHLIA ROOTS FOR SALE— Consisting of Show, Decorative and Cactus, in all colors. C. W. Johnson. Roselle Park, N. J. DAHLIAS— Divided roots. Hussar, Sylvia, $1.25 per 100. SIO.OO per 1000. Paul Brummer. Co- rona, L. I., N. Y. , Trenton, N. J Schmidt, LebaU' Oontinaed to Next Column 4-in., 16c.; 6-in., 25c.; 6-in., 60c.; S-in., Sl.OO. Nice 6-in., Whitman! and Scholztli, 60c. Stock sure to please and bring a splendid BOSTON FERNS— 6-in. pots, 820.00 per 100; the whole lot of 300 for $50.00. Cash, please. Ludwig Wild, Bound Brook, N. J. FERNS— Boston, Scotti and Roosevelt. See my advertisement, page 1081. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New Vort City. 1790 E. 101st St., Cleveland, Ohio. FORGET-ME-NOT D. Bristol, Pa. FUNKIA— Variegated, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per J 000. Fine stock, try them. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, N. J. GARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHII. 2Ji-inch, $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. 7* .. _. !-,_ ^ ^^^ 2., Cromwell, Conn. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, extra strong branched, 3-in.. 83.00 per 100; 4-in., branched. In bud and bloom. $5.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. J. M. & C. L. Backus, Groton. N. Y. Oontinaed to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE 'gSrantoms' S. A. Nutt (Scarl >lutt (Scarlet)— 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, GERANIUMS— S. A Nutt, Trego. Ricard. Poite- vine and Lafayette, strong, 4-in. pots, in bud and bloom. S7.00 per 100. Edward Whitton, 103 Warren St., Utica, N. Y. Alyssum and Salvia Bonfire, 2-in., $2.00 Cish. J. S. Pfeuffer. Chester Heights, GLADIOLUS GLADIOLI America bulblets $0.60 per qt. Independence bulblets 60 per qt. Groff's Red mix. bulblets 50 per qt. GroITs Light mis. bulblets 50 per qt. Independence, 3^-in. bulbs 60 per 100 Independence, IM-m. bulbs 1.00 per 100 Klondyfce, %-m. bulbs 1.00 per 100 Klondyke, 1 H-ia. bulbs 1.50 per 100 Mrs. King, H-in. bulbs 75 per 100 Meadowvale, }4-m. bulbs 1.00 per 100 GroFs Red mix., H-in 60 per 100 Groff's Light mix., i^-in 65 per 100 CLARK N. BROWN. ASHLAND. MASS. GLADIOLI— 5000 first size Independence; also second size, at bargain prices. Munseli & Har- vey. Ashtabula, Ohio. HELIOTROPE HELIOTROPES— Q, bushy and rlean. free from rust, per 100; 4-in., in bud, $7.00 per Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. of Violets, Chieftain - ■ in., $2.60 HELIOTROPE. 2}i-inch pots, $3.00 per 100, 825.00 per lOOO. A. N. PiersoD, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. HOLLYHOCKS HOLLYHOCKS double varieties. Red, maroon, pink, yellow HOLLYHOCKS— Double. Red. Pink, Whhe, Salmon. Maroon, Yellow. Strong, healthy, field- grown, transplanted; 100 for $5.00, 500 for $15.00, 1000 for $26.00. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, HYDRANGEAS Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. ENGLISH IVY— 50,000 Rooted Cuttings, ready for immediate deUvery; first-class stock, 90c. per 100, $8.50 per 1000. Cash with order. Louis Blum. 530 S. Orange Ave., Newark, N. J. ENGLISH IVY- Schmidt, Lebanoi A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Con LINARIAS — Variegated trailing plant; nice, bushy "■'■ — " in.. 84.00 per 100; idt, Lebanon, Pa. - , . . - . r 100, or 10 per 1000. C. A. Anderson Greenhouse Co., 56, Tionesta, Pa. NURSERY STOCK SURPLUS PRIVET— California Privet, 2 to 3 ft. 2-year, 3 branches up, $12.50 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., 6 branches up, $3.00 per 100. Ibota Privet, 12 to 18 in., $2.50 per 100; 18 to 24 in., $3.00 per 100. Amoor River North Privet, 12 to IS in., $2.50 per 100. Amurense Privet, the evergreen variety. 2 to 3 ft.. 820.00 per 1000; 3 to 4 ft., $30.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Southside Nurseries. Chester. Va. PRIVET— OvaUfoIium Aureum, Golden-leaved Privet, from 2)^-in. pots, very branchy, $7.00 S-s 100; $66.00 per 1000. Try them. Alonzo J. ryan. Wholesale Florist, Washington, N. J. BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids E Continued to Next Page May g, 1914. STOCK FOR SALE WUKSKRY STOCK Stock you will want this Spring and as good as can be grown Get my prices, they are right 100,000 California Privet, tH nm. 26,000 Berberis Thuniicrgii, all sizea. 25,000 Ampelopsi. VeitcKii. 2- and 3-ye«r vine*. 10,000 Hydrangea Paniculata and other shrub.. 2- and S-year. „ . „ . 10,000 A«orted 2 year vines, Qematis Panicu- lata, Honeysuckle., Wistarias, Kudiu Vme and 4- in. pot plants of EngUsh Ivy. Purple Japan Maples, Rhododendrons. 18 to 24, well set wtth buds. SaOOO Caladium Esculentum. Dahlias, Cannas, Geraniums and other bedding stock. 200,000 best commercial Rooted Cuttings Chrysanthemums com- ing on. Get lists. BENJAMIN CONNELL, FLORIST MerchantYlUe, N. J. Kalmia Latifolia Extra fine specimen for landscape work. 5 to 10 carloads. Address K. M. BOPP, Ore Hill, Conn. CALIFORNIA PRIVET Per 1000 12tal8incha 18.00 18 to 24 inches 10.00 2 to 3 feet J2-S0 3 to 4 feet 2000 Abo A. R. North, A. South, Ibota, and other PRIVET in variety. Also Figs, Shade Trees, Hardy-flowerinft Shniba. Write for prices. OAK lAWNNURSEBY,HUNTSVI[lt,AlA BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 3-yr., 12-18 in., S3.00 per 100; 18-24 in., $4.00 per 100. Amer. Arborvitae, 2-yr. seedlings, S3.00 per 1000; 10-12- in., trans., $4.00 per 100. Ret. PI. Aurea. 1-yr., 6-12 in., $2.00 per 100; 2.yr., trans., $5.00 per 100. Ret. Filifera, 3-yr. trans., 20c. each. Norway Maples, 4-10-in., $2.00 per 1000. B. A. Bohuslav & Son, Champlin St. & Gibbs Ave., Newport. R. I. FOR SALE— To make room, straight, clean and thrifty Norway Maples, IK i IM Inches X 12 ft. high, $6.00 per 10, $50.00 per 100. Richard Franke, successor to Kramer Bros., Farmlngdale, N. Y. FRENCH NURSERY STOCK VICTOR DETRICHE & CO. Angers, France New York Office: 17 State St. MANETTI.STOCKS FOR GRAFTING— Imme- diate delivery, English or French grown. No. 1, 6-9 mm., $11.00 pel 1000; 6000 for $50.00. No. 2, 3-5 mm, $8.60 per 1000; 600O for $40.00. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. 100,000 BARBERRY THUNBERGII— AH sizes up to 2 to 3 ft. Write for wholesale price list. Maywood Nursery Co., Maywood. lU. Wholesale growers of ornamentals. BAY TREES— Standards and Pyramids. AU sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BERBERIS THUNBERGII— 18 to 24-in., $8.00 per 100. George Bros. & Co., Springdale, Pa. REGAL'S PRIVET— 18 to 24-in., $7.00 per 100. George Bros. & Co., Springdale, Pa. PALMS PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plants $7.50-$35.e0 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. PANSIES PANSIES Finest strain in existence. The Haskell Seed & Implement Co. writes: " We think they are, on the whole, the best we have ever received from anyone." Fall transplanted, in bud and bloom, $10.00 per 1000. Cash or reference. C. A. Perley, Winthrop, Me. PANSIES— Giant, good, stocky, transplanted, field-grown plants, wintered in coldframe. mix- ture of Cassiers, Odiers, Bugnots, Trimardeau, Masterpiece. Orchid flowering, and other best seUing varieties in bud and bloom. $10.00 per 1000. W. W. Macker, Dighton. Mass. 125.000 LARGE, stocky (September transplanted) field-grown, blooming Pansy plants. Henry Mctte's strain, all salable stock, satisfaction guar- anteed, $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per ICOO. Cash. BriU Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. PANSY PLANTS— Choicest Giant Flowered strain, last August sown, strong, stocky plants, $5.00 per 1000. Tvlonadnock Greenhouses, Keene, N. H. GIANT PANSY PLANTS— In bud and bloom, strong, transplanted, mixed colors, $1.25 per 100. Cash with order. Edward Lott, Frenchtown, N. J. PANSIES— $10.00 per 1000, coldframe, in bud, transplanted, best seed. Tripp Floral Co., Wal- ton. N. Y. J_ PETUNIAS PETUNIAS. Double White, 2Ji-inch, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per XOOO. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Continued to Next Column The Florists' Exchange 1105 STOCK FOR SALE ROSE PLANTS— Pink Killarney. 2K-in. pots, $45.00 per 1000; Richmond, 2K-in. pots, $45.00 per 1000; American Beauty, 2K-in. pots, $60.00 per 1000. This is fine stock, clean L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. .ts, $60. d healtl :., Cromwell, Con SHAWYER ROSE PLANTS, A 1— In 2H-in- and 3-ln. pots, ready for delivery. Attrac- tive prices. Write W. G. Badgley, Chatham, 25,000 SALVIA Zurich, < 1-WL SALVIAS— Bonfire and Splendei ard Whi 3-in., S2.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. C. A. Anderson Greenhoi SALVIAS— Bonfire, strong, healthy plants, 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, 33.00 per 100. J. Henry Bartram, Lansdowne, Pa. R. Powell. Flori ASTER SEED— Semple's Late Branching White, Non-Lateral and Upright; White, Lavender Pink. Deep Branching and Crego soft shell jpink; SMILAX. Heavy plants for immediate planting. S3.00 per 100, $25.00 ---•■"' A. N. Pierson, In< Cromwell, Conn. SNAPDRAGONS THERE are so many Silver Pink Snaps ofi'ered that you should be particular to have the right one. The originator's stock can be relied upon. Big price reduction on plants. See my display ad^ vertisement. G. S. Ramsburg. Somersworth, N. H. SNAPDRAGON. 100, $15.1 per 1000; 2M-in- po's, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. John R. Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, 2K-in. stock, good and strong, $4.00 per 100; $36 00 per 1000 Immediate diiivery. White Bitis., Medina, N. Y SNAPDRAGONS — 10,000 Rooted Cuttings Silver Pink. Yellow and White. $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Pa, $1.00 per 100. Cash, please, ouses, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. STEVIA. Serrata, 2-lnch, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Double Stevia, 2-inch. S5.00 per 100. L Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. VERBENAS— Bushy, clean stock, free of mammoth floworine, all colors. 2^-in. $2.60 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Carlman Ril 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. STOCK FOR SALE VDTCAS 25,000 VINCA VARIEGATA— 2>i-in., Fall struck sand rooted, breaking fine now with new tips from eyes and ground, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash, please, or will exchange for Rooted Carnation or 'Mum Cuttings. What have you? Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. tted VINCA VARIEGATA— 15,000 extra hei 10 to 16 tips and leads, can be divided or potted on, $8.00 to $10.00 per 100. Cash, please. Dobbs & Son. Vinca Specialists, Auburn, N. Y. 4000 VINCA VARIEGATA— 2H-in. pots, good. strong plants, ready to shift, $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. John R. MitcheU. Madison, N.J. VINCA MINOR— Myrtle, clumps that can be divided up into 3 to 6 plants, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. E. K. Bauman, State College, Pa. VINCA— Variegated; strong plants, from i pots, $5.00 per 100; 3^-in. pots, $8 00 per : 4-iii. pots, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. G. Benjamin, Fishtill, N. Y. 1500 GREEN VINCAS— Extra heavy, 3H-in. stock, can be divided, $8.00 per 100. Cash, please. Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. VINCAS— Rooted Cuttings, from sand, $10.00 per 1000. S. N. Pentecost, 1790 E. 101st St., Qeve- land, Ohio. BIISCEIJ.ANEOUS 100. Begoma L (white). Bedding Q three of tie choit fSbl ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2K-in., $2.50 nosa (bright scarlet), . 1 (pink), large-flowenng and pot and bedding kinds in All our Cannas are strong, plump and well started bulbs. King Humbert, S4.00 per 100; Austria, Allemania, $1.50 per 100; Crimson Bedder, J. D. Eisele, Louisiana, Mile. Berat, Wyoming, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ex. Crampel (good substitute for Chas. Henderson), all 32.00 per 100. Ferns: Boston, Roosevelt and Scottii, 2M-in., $4.00 per 100. Hardy English Ivy, 2M-in., $2.60 per 100. Blue Ageratum, 2M- in.. $2.00 ner 100. Will exchange for Cyclamen. PANDANUS UTILIS— For boxes and vases, the only variety that will stand the Summer sun, far more showy and graceful than Dracaena In- divisa 4-in., 16c. each, $1.50 per doz.; 6-in., 35c. each. S3.50 per doz.; 6-in.. 50c. each, $5.00 per These plants are perfe Ribsam'.Sl WairS Theodore Outerbridge, Sunnylands, Bermuda. COLEUS— 2H-in., yeUow and red, $20 00 PB 1000. Carnations, transplanted, Boston Market, $15.00 per 1000. Paul Brummer, Corona, L. I., 1000 ROSE GERANIUMS— 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Schenectady, TRADESCANTIA— Green, strong. Rooted Cut tings, 75c. per 100, prepaid; cash. Geo. B Morrell, Torresdale, Pa. I Xext Column CALENDULA— Ready for 3-in. or 4-m. s 2H-in. pots. $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1( Cartoan Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, •!<. J. DAISIES— 4-in., it Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 to 14 buds, Paul Brummer, Corona, L. 1., N. Y. PHYSOSTEGIA— Pink and white, large clumps, field grown. $4.00 per 100. Gustav Pitzonta, R. D. Bristol. Pa. STgAWBERRY^LANTS STRAWBERRY PLANTS— Fall bearing, per doz., delivered by Parcel Post. L. Mit Jr.. Florist, Pulaski, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS SEED SWEET POTATOES— All the leading 1000. H. Austin, Felton, Del. LETTUCE PLANTS— $1.25 per 1000. Peppers, $2.00 per 1000. Egg Plants, $3.00 per 1000. Tomato Plants, $2.00 per 1000. Sweet Potato slips $2 00 per 1000. The Old Dominion Plant Co., 'Box 106, Norfolk^ CELERY PLANTS— Golden self-branchin per 1000. Cash, mazoo, Mich. CABBAGE PLANTS— Se. „.. ._.00 per 1000; strong, transplanted, $2.60 per 1000. Grand Rapids Lettuce, same price. Danville Floral Co., TOMATOTLANTS-Stone, fine, 2H-in., ner 100. Cash. Geo. B. Morrell, Torr STOCK WANTED WANTED 175 Pink Dogwood 4 to 5 feet. Nice stock Address, with price, to COMSTOCK & LYON Norwalk, Conn. WANTED— Ulium Candidum in quantity, for first week in June, in pots or boxes, in flower. Quote prices by hundred or thousand. The Rosary Flower Co., 24 E. 34th St., New York City. FOR SALE OR RENT For Sale Richmond, Ind. FOR SALE OR RENT— For $1260 in cash and equity valued at $3500 in 2H acres of land and greenhouse range of 14.000 sq. ft. of glass and in full particulars as to full value of property in which this equity rests, and of amount of mortgage on property, list of stock, etc., inquire of Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 28th St., New York City. FOR SALE— Big bargain. 36 acres fruit and flower farm; 3000 Peach trees in full bearing; over 100,000 Aster plants, ready for transplanting; 2 greenhouses, other fruits; running stream; com- plete irrigation system for the whole farm; 6-room house, bam, chicken house. Yearly income, $3000.00. Price $10,000.00, half cash. A. Lesoil, Park Ridge, N. J. . FOR SALE OR FOR RENT— A good paying green- house business in good location, 25 miles from New York, established 29 years, 12 large green- houses with stock or without ' sq. ft. of glass, all in good or. care The Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT— An uptodate greenhouse plant with about 10,000 ft. of glass; 22 mUes from New York on the N. Y., N. H. & H. R.R., less than 10 minutes walk from station, in heart of high-class section. Mrs. A. L. Koster, 306 Winthrop Ave., New Haven, FOR SALE— Retail and wholesale Boris 3 greenhouses on leased land; 5 years t option to buy, houses were built up last Apply to Petersen,' 79 Central i geth, Flori lorists' Exchange. FOR SALE— One acre of greenhouses, 200 ft. X 25 ft. wide; 2-in. WTOught u-on pipe; 6-in. mains, and 100 horse power boiler. Houses will be sold sep- orar, nr nArt of houscs. Joho WilsoH, Short Hills, FOR SALE— All rights to my plant protectoi from frost^fter planting in row: protects plants trom ir Simple and cheap. M. Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT— 7 greenhouses, 16x70 ft., stocked with Cjirnations and other, plants; must be rented at once. Address Frederic Storm, Bayside. L. 1.. N. Y. I Ave., New York Qty. Continued to Next Column FOR SALE— 7.500 sq. ft. of glass, _ dr£s°D.'''E°.''c^e°^he'Flor;s°ff'E'^char Classified Advertisements 1 continued on page U06 1106 The Florists' Exchange 0UV ilemorial Hap Jf olber is just off the presses. It would be impossible in cold type to describe its beautiful illustration and advertis- ing value. In seven colors, reproduced by special off-set process, it typifies the highest standard in illustrative and printing art. Decoration Day this year will have an added significance, for the thought of war is uppermost in every mind. If this day is recognized in your state, then you will want to use our Folder. We give exclusive rights to one florist in each city. A sample of this Folder will be sent you upon request. We make changes in read- ing matter without charge. "Our Folder Service is for the small-town and the big-town progressive florist." Write for full particulars. McNEFF-SWENSON COMPANY High Grade Floral Publicity 224 South Michigan Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Continued from Page Baltimore, Md. BOWKER'S FINE GROUND BONE— For flo- rists' use, win make your plants look up and take notice; S1.90 per 100 lbs.. 500 lbs. for $8.75, S36.00 per ton. Cash with order. C. A. Hyatt, Croton- STRONG TOBACCO DUST— 100 lb. cases. $8.00. 300 lbs. baled stems, S2.00. Cash. please. S. R. Levy, Binghamton, N. Y. SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bargains New and Second-tland SPECIAL OFFERS 1-inch S. H. Blk.. per 100 feet. . . .32.60 IH-inch S. H. Blk., per 100 feet. . . . 4.45 2-inch New Blk.. per 100 feet 7.80 All sizes in stock for immediate shipment Eagle Pipe Supply Co., jnc. 29 Howard St., N. Y. City GUARANTEED NON-KINK HOSE in odd lenEths with couplings, 10c. per ft. This hose is fresh made, and worth 20c. a ft DOUBLE LIGHT HOTBED SASH, 3x6 ft., from very best cvpress, 2-m. thick, iron crossbar, two layers double thick glass at $3.35. Single layer hotbed sash. •1.60. PANSY BOXES, 12x20x3 in. deepf Sc! each. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO , 1398 to 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO LEASE— A few greenhouses, with small retail trade. Address H. G., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO LEASE— With privilege to buy, _-— ;i 1. large populatioi ^ ' " ' dde, N. • J. B. Harman of Catonsville has dis- mantled the old greenliouse on the Brown estate and will build same at once at his home, growing miscellaneous stock ; he intends also to open a store. The regular meeting of the G. & F. Club was held Monday night last, with the president, W. J. Johnston, in the chair. The attendance was poor but the meeting interesting. The flower show date was changed from May 6 to May 12, Monument Square. The Washington Club may unite with the Baltimore Club in the trip to the S. A. F. eonvention at Boston next August. A committee has been appointed by the Baltimore Club, consisting of K. Vincent, Jr., as chair- man, G. Morrison and W. Ekas, to get the members interested. Ottenheimer Bros, extend an invitation to the members to inspect their show rooms on N Howard st. C. M. Wagner, librarian of the club, is able to be about again. Business last week was exceptionally good notwithstanding the great amount of flowers on the market. The prices kept up fairly well, retailers having little or no complaint to make. Roses as well as Carnations are in heavy supply. Sweet Peas can be had in any quantity at from 25c. to 50e. Lilies are in good supply. Violets are still to be had. Jonquils are in heavy, yet sell well, especially so in pots. Asparagus continues high and scarce. For the opening of Ottenheimer Bros., 413 to 415 N. Howard St., invitations had been sent to the trade and many called. The firm handles a complete line of florists' refrigerators and many adapt- able styles were shown by them. The Baltimore Cut Flower Co. loaned and displayed large vases of cut flowers. Pierce & Co. secured an order for a 5ft. horseshoe. Palms were used principally for the decorations and quite a large ; amount of cut flowers was also availed of. A new flower shop has been opened at 1205 Edmonson ave. L. Stuntz of Westport will erect a large shed 16ft. by SOft. adjoining his j greenhouses. St. Louis, Mo. Am. Beauty Rose has been coming in steadily and selling with a good demand. I'rices range from 8c. to 25c. on the best. Carnations are more than plentiful and prices have dropped, the range being from %c. to l%c. The call is moderate, and far less than the supply. . Sweet Peas are plentiful and the call good, prices ranging from 30c. to 75c. per 100. Spencer Peas are the best sellers. Lilac is in, and has a good call at prices from 25c. for a large bunch. Lilies are abundant and steady at 10c. to 12%c. Snapdragon is plentiful and demand low at prices ranging from 4c. to Sc. Gladioli seU slowly at 10c. to 12%c. Yellow Daisies are good sellers at $1,50 per 100. Wm. Shray & Sons have a fine assortment of Spring bedding plants. C. A. Kuehn has been receiving a grand lot of Spencer Peas from the East side growers. Meinhart, Koenig, Nyflot, Steers, and Shields, our cemetery men, report having all they can attend to this Spring. There is right now a fine call for Myrtle and English Ivy. Henry Berning has been receiving a choice grade of Am. Beauty Roses. The Deemer Floral Co., since altering and remodeling its South Broadway store, has one of the most uptodate places in the city, and can take care of a large business. Carl Swenson, well known in the land- scape garden business, has purchased a new home on Swan ave. and moved his family there last week. Volkman Floral Co. is in the midst of the Spring planting trade and state same to be better than ever. Alex Johnson will start this week on the job at Cafeteria Cafe, one of the best planting contracts of the city, Mr. Johnson has done this work for the past two years with much success. Scrubb-Vandevoort-Barney received a lot of fancy Box trees in various shapes, which they are advertising in the local papers. O. K. S. California Privet 2- year-old, cut back once, periooo well branched. 18-24inch. $12.00 3-year-oId, 3-4 feet 20.00 4-year-old, 3}/^-4 feet 30.00 Cash with order. CHARLES W. SCHNEIDER Litfle Silver. New Jersey LOOK LOOK LOOK 20,000 fine Vincas, from 2J^-inch pots, at $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash with order please. Both Phones. State St. Gardens Easter Trade Report (Questions will he found on page 10: Albany, N. Y.— A — Larger. B— ^ C — Azaleas, Genistas, Acacias, Li and Rhododendrons. D — Sweet I'l orchids. Valley and Violets. E— . " ■ $12, $15, $18- -*■-— " FLORIST. Clevelana, O.— A— Larger. B — Large. C— Roses, Lilies, Azaleas. D— Violets, Valley, orchids. Peas. B — Am. Beauty, $12; other Roses, $2 to ?4. F— $1 to $1.60. G— Lilies, 26c.; Gardenias, $12; Violets, $3; Sweet Peas, $1.50. H — Plants. I— No.— THE SMITH & FET- TERS CO. Chicago, ni A — ^Betten B — Fairly good. C — Azaleas and Lille Killarneys, $3. Enchantress. G „ , _ , Violets, $1.50; Sweet Peas, $2. H — Plants. I — No. — C. FRAUENFELDEK. May 2, The Florists' Exchange noz r Directory of Reliable Retail Houses themselves of the opportunities for extension of trade open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design ^,,^?t'--v^ Albany, n.y. graphic order. Personal ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered any part of Albany and vicinity on tele given and satisfaction guaranteed f ESTABLISH! '^ "* Rural and St. Agnes Cemet ESTABLISHED 1842 N. Y. Nurseryman Agnes Cemeteries Ave r ATTENTION L lALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers a Allentown,Pa. Can nil your Telegraph Order. ley Ernest Aslile FLORIST Store, 943 Hamiltsn St. Both Telephone^ Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. ;red promptly anywhere ? , ^^H^ Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 300S in Brooklyn, New "V ork. New Jersey and Long cared for from all parts of the country and lotel, steamer or residence. 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and , other Western New York cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. embers Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa'^^n baskets and adorr case of the plant we illustrate, was of violet color with gok photograph was taken at Max Schling's, New York. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass Flowere'"','Lr 522 So. Michigan Ave,, Congress Hotel all Florists OPEN ALL NIGHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston] Street /dcfAi^l^^^^^ BOSTON 126;TREM0NT ST. 799 BOYLSTON ST. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL ^T. J847. ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield Sx^ .",Penn, the Tele- t graph Florist " all THE mercantile agencies include in their lists of failures a great many which are not business, but personal failures. An enterprise frequently goes down to oblivion, by way of the bankruptcy courts, not because of any inherent weakness, but because the pilot wasn't able to keep a clear head and steer straight. Too much prosperity is often fatal to business suc- cess. The young merchant who begins to make money is tempted to let up, to turn things over to his subordi- nates and to take things easy. The opportunity comes to have a good time at the expense of his business and he pays the price in lost trade and weakened ability to stay on the job next time. A period like this is the crucial time in the business career of such a man. If he cannot buckle down to his work and continue to plug along when things are com- ing his way just as though he were barely breaking even, the chances are against his making a permanent success, or even holding his own. It is a law of nature and of business that one never stands still. Either progress or retrogression must be accomplished. Effort means getting ahead; relax that eSfort, and the business almost necessarily slips back. The sunshine is always alluring on the first warm days of Spring, and the business may be able to look after itself, without your being on the job every minute of the day; but stop and ask yourself whether your CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER (BDra(gD[R!lKg^TrD, ®, FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY ©ILiWiL^LliJ®^' EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue 7^ CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue 1108 The Florists' Exchange COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 172 East Towne Street A YTON, OHIO 6»e DENVER, COLO. /2> 1 '2y-«_y Z*^ J. A. Valentine, President !rark J'lorai Co. coicmdo. utah. ^^<=.^ 1643:Broadway Ji'^^SZtpnu'^P reached by espress. Orders promptly filled. Usual discount ALBERT POCHELO^,'~!""™ DETROIT, MICH. DETROIT, MICH. ! and large sections of 01 il orders placed with us ' eliveries to Northwestern competitors are "knocking off" to go to the ball game or otherwise amuse themselves. If they are not stealing time from their business, can you afford to do so? Every time you are away from the store, your mind necessarily dwells upon other things, and you fail to think of points that might have meant trade and profit. You overlook dozens of little things which affect the efficiency of the store. You fail to meet the customer who came in as a personal compliment to you. You lose your grip on the situation. . Fortunately, perhaps, many retail florists are women. They have a greater sense of duty, authorities say, than men. At all events, they help to set a standard which seems to be ahead of that of many other lines of business, for florists are generally conceded to be among the hardest working retailers to be found any- where. Take a vacation once a year. Get away and enjoy yourself. Forget business entirely, and come back re- freshed in mind and body. Plan your vacation now, if need be. But for the sake of yourself, your family and your future, don't try to take a vacation and attend to business at the same time. It can't be done. Winning Back the Lost Customer Do you know of many good customers who formerly bought their flowers from you, and have now turned to other concerns in the business? Practically every mer- chant can think of accounts that he has lost, and which he would like to regain. One way of meeting the situation is to take it up frankly w'ith the people whose business has been lost. A well known florist recently went over his books, made up a list of several hundred people who had not pur- chased goods from him during the previous six months, and then sent out a form letter, signed personally by him in ink, in which he presented the matter in this way: "Dear Sir: — "We note that we have not been favored with your business during the past six months, and we are wondering if the fault lies with us. If there has been ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South and Southwest Texas Sailings from Galveston Jr. Jif. JCuhimanrtt florist 2507 JACKSON ST., S. W.. Phone. Hadley 1926-2330 2626 WASHINGTON ST., Opp. Glenwood Cemetery. S. W.. Phone. Taylor 628-1081 FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET crosses Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. SMll J Q'T'he Florist ^/ Wt / t ^ i ^^1 36 West Forsyth S Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. uth Georgia poin KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue "FaWSOn the Florist Eimi^a, ■*Vr**^^ 107 W. MARKET ST. 1> • •• Deliveries to Ithaca, Binghamton, Homell, Coming and other pohits. gut Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR Mass., Nevpport and R. I. Points ate it if you will kindly let i; lat we may make proper ami "We are at present offering- nds. _ it $1, on Wedriesdays and Thursday: be pleased to have you " . .. - confldent you would be satisfied with HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN. Store, 752 Main Street GEORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. "FLOWERS" 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses "^'a^ndT HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Retail florists are Invited to send us Items of trade terest for publication on this page; clear photographs good designs will also be appreciated. These latter sho always be packed carefully between boards. "Thanking you for your consideration of our store heretofore, and assuring you of our appreciation, we remain." It is worth noting that as the iiorist took the names off his boolis, all of those who were written to were customers who had charge accounts with the store. That suggests the necessity of getting the names of those who buy and pay cash, as it would obviously be a boomerang to have a customer reply to the letter, "Why, 1 was in the store last weelc and bought several dollars' worth of flowers, paying cash for them." Tlie Salesman's Opportunity Spealiing of lost customers, everyone connected with the store has an opportunity to strengthen the ties that bind by pleasant, courteous treatment of everybody, including those who do not at present patronize the store as well as those that do. Every salesman and even the wagondrivers have opportunities to put in a good word for the business. An incident is told of a salesman con- nected with a florist shop in a Western city who turned a neat tricli which greatly pleased his employer, and showed that he had the proper sense of initiative and had the welfare of the institution with which he was connected at heart. He met on the street a friend whom he linew had not purchased any flowers at the store for a long time, although prior to that he had been a good customer. While many salesmen would have thought to themselves, "Thafs the boss's lookout; it's none of my business whether he buys of us or not," this salesman had a different view of things. "Say, Jim," he said in a friendly fashion, after greet- ings had been exchanged, "why don't you come around to the store any longer? You know we appreciate having your business, and can give you the right flowers at the right price." His friend took advantage of the opportunity to explain that he had not been satisfied with the last lot of fiowers ordered, and had discontinued buying there on that account. The salesman promptly explained that the head of the store would have been more than glad to replace any stock that was not satisfactory, and that the matter would be made good without delay. "Come in and see us on your next order," he said, "and you'll find us more than ready to make amends." The' explanation and the promise satisfied the cus- tomer, and it wasn't 'long before he came into the store, asked for the salesman who had spoken to him, and gave him a substantial order. It was filled, it is needless to say, "pressed down and running over," and the cus- tomer promptly forgot that he had ever "had a kick coming." Incidentally, the head of the store expressed his appreciation of the. aggressive spirit which had prompted his salesman to go out of his way to win back the customer. Keep Everlastingly at It Here is an incident which may be regarded as a con- tribution to the psychology of advertising. At all events. LEXINGTON, KY. JOHM A. HEI^LER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MicHLER Bros. Co. ' Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS [ LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. Personal rounding territory. given to orders for Louisville and sur- A fine stock of flowers always ready, silvery facilities perfect. Loa/svi/kMy LOUISVILLEJ KY. South Fourth Ave. ^n&J^ 5***' Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWEIX, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. NASHUA, N. H. and VICINITY 6 Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. Idlewild Greenhouses "'t! The Florists' Exchange 1109 !e: Special attention to all Connecticut orders MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Si MmeeaLpoflfls Floral Co. Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, Prop. MOBILE, ALA, 9 North Conception St. Xosemoni Sardsns MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor jfloriti grow the bulk of our j onal supervision of tlie MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catherine St., W. stock, and all orders are filled under the Fresh'Flowers and best's NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries throughout the State and to all steamship docks in CHoboken, N. J., and New York. it shows that the successful merchant in any line must advertise continuously in order to hold his own. Several years ago a street clock which had been at an important intersection of a large Ohio Valley city was taken down by the jeweler who had maintained it. It had borne his name and address, and had served not merely as a piece of good-will advertising, through the service rendered by the timepiece, but also to keep his store fresh in the minds of hundreds and thousands of passersby. When the clock came down the news- papers thought it enough of an item to chronicle the event, one of them interviewing the jeweler and learning that his reason for discontinuing the use of the clock was that, as it had served its purpose of advertising his store, it had not further publicity value. The writer recalls the clock, the location and the news item perfectly; but he cannot remember the name of the jeweler! This merely proves that the clock was an advertisement just so long as it remained where people could see it; when it wa5 taken down, the advertising immediately lost its value, and by this time has been completely effaced from the minds of most people. If you want the public to think of you now, you must advertise now. Last year's ad. seldom brings busi- ness today. G. D. C. The Passing of the Rustic Hanging Basket Rustic baskets, provided with wooden bowls, have for many years, perhaps a quarter of a century, been considered the very best type and style of hanging baskets for the containing of plants and vines which could be offered to the trade. It would appear that these are doomed soon to pass off the stage, and that when the present stock, now in the hands of the manu- facturers and the supply stores, is exhausted no more mU be obtainable. The reason for this is as follows: before the coming of the rotary metal meat chopper, which is now found in every household in the land, every housewife was provided with a wooden chopping bowl ; the same factories which made these wooden chop- ping bowls also made the wooden bowl which is really the foundation of the rustic basket. Since the wooden chopping bowl has almost entirely passed oif the stage, the manufacturers of woodenware declare that it no longer pays them to keep up the necessary machinery for making wooden bowls for rustic flower baskets alone, and therefore it will soon be impossible to manufacture these hanging rustic flower baskets for the lack of wooden bowls, and they will soon be a thing of the past. In PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street Floral and Stca: ^h I) li * 883 Broad St. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service fe^Mf™: ORLEANS, LA. ^"florist ^sTcT^^ ^£^ Oft' 4^#^ UN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 ~)m Motto; THE GOLDEN RULE Supply Advts. will be found on pages JJI2tol Jt6 A good Easter subject — the yellow flowered Erica^ For the first time, we believe, Erica Cavendishii appeared last year in the flower stores at Eaater, and the plants were sold with yellow and£gold colored ribbon to match, usually in white enameled baskets. The photograph was taken at the store of Chas. A. Darda, 341 Madison Ave., New York Pink Hyacinths with pink crepe paper around box This Hyacinth also furnished a profitable selling Une at Easter, the paper oversc adding considerably to the attractiveness and value of the plants. Shown by Chiotis Bros., 25 E. 59th Street New York mo The Florists' Exchange We Guarantee SaUsfacdon NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street P^v!d^riuc//cj^ ^ UNION TRUST BLDC. 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. PASADcNAy CAL.y Colorado street ! The Orchid Los Angeles Orders prompt.y< Mother's Day was inaugurated as an uplift move- ment as regards the home, and the recognized realm of mother and mother influence; and. not to help sell Carnations, as perhaps McKinley's Day was established. Miss Jarvis has to date borne practically all the ex- pense attached to the establishment of Mother's Day, and her labor for all these years has been one of love and devotion to the cause. Membership in the Mother's Day International Asso- ciation is from $1 up to any sum which a member is pleased to pay. In this way any one who is disposed may help financially to further the Mother's Day move- ment. On an analysis of our various observance days we find the majority of them are in favor of "fathers;" as Lincoln's Day, Washington's Birthday, McKinley Day, Memorial Day (for our heroes). Fourth of July (Inde- pendence Day), Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day; hence sprang the establishment of Mother's Day, named after "Mother," but just as much of a "Father's Day" as it is a "Mother's Day." Miss Jarvis contends that Mother's Day should be promoted through co-operation, and not through an effort to change the emblem to "any flower," or to di- vide the day into separate celebrations for different members of the family. She further points out that any radical changes in the observance of the day as instituted will tend to wreck its future. Mother's Day is intended as a day for uphft work, and this gospel has been proclaimed in thousands Of the newspapers. The white Carnation is an emblem of the mother (and father) love. France could not use the Rose, because that is an English emblem; the Germans could not use the Fleur-de-lis, because that is French, and so on through the nations, but all countries can unite on the use of the white Carnation for Mother's Day, as "the. international memory flower of home and country." We have been desirous of thus giving the founder's wishes in the matter of the observance of Mother's Day full prominence, for we are not aware that this has hitherto been done by the trade press. We do this in justice to Miss Jarvis, knowing now somewhat of the work, time and labor and large sum of money she has put into this movement, so that her views may be ex- pressed in fuU, and the florists of the country under- stand the origin, aims and ideals of the inception of this day. Miss Jarvis feels that the observance of the day is drifting away from its original intentions, and that the florists have not given the movement that financial sup- port which is its due in view of the business which has accrued to the trade through the institution of that day, and again realizes in some measure that this sup- port may not have been accorded because of the fact ■ that the trade has not hitherto fully understood the motives leading to the institution of that day. Edward Sceery <^ "TIPATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHIA, The Bellevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sta Philadelphia 7 We furnish the best, artistically arranged. PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pittsburgh, Pa. 710 WEISER STREET (Formerly E. Diamond St.) North Side OUR OINUY STORE DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses Established 1875 Prompt deliveries throughout the Berkshlres, Lenox, ,;;jS^f^> Lee, Stockbridge and Western Massachusetts. ^ 125,000 Square Feet of Glass ^^-^X-^ Worcester. Mass. 3 Pleasant Street Raaders will confer a favor upon us of more th«n p...lna value If, when ordering stock of our adverti.er., th.y will mention eeeino the advt. In the Exchang.. 1112 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists / \ \ 8 J, Hanging Plant Baskets No. 3. Bamboo metal liner, white or gold measure inside 6x4?^, $0.85. No. 4- Cane oi>en work chain hangers, No. 5. Flat iron chain hangers, metal liners, measure inside U.X11, $1.85. ^.^ ^^.^ ^^.^ ^_,_.^ ^^ .^ ^^.^^ WIRE BASKETS. Made to stand or hang, price per dozen $l'.35 $1.50 $2.00 $2.5o' $4.50 $6.00 RUSTIC LAUREL HEXAGON SHAPE BASKETS, strong and durable, wm not crack or break. Per doz. 13.00 16.00 21.00 26.00 Rustic Chairs, Settees, Window Boxes, Wheelbarrows, Tables, Pedestals, Vases, Tubs, Summer Houses In Cedar, Laurel, Birch and Bamboo All kinds of Rustic Work built on Contract. Estimates furnished. Wire Garden Arches, Garden Borders, Trellises, etc. REED * KELLER Fionsts' supplies 120-I22 West 25th Street, NEW YORK Wire Hanging Baskets SCROLL TOP lO-inch $1.50 12-mch 1.75 14-inch 2.75 16-inch 4.00 PLAIN TOP 10-inch $1.25 12-inch 1.50 14-inch 2.50 16-inch 3.75 OEOROE B. HART Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies 47=S1 Stone Street, ROCMBSTER, N. Y. M. RICE CO., THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Southern Wild Smi ax $2.50 per case. Prompt shipment. Dagger Ferns Any Quantity W. W. Thompson, Hlxon, Ala. MICHIQAIV CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. ARecordToBeProndOl The Florists' Hall losses amounting For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Exterminating Cockroaches With the approach o£ warm Spring weather, cockroaches multiply rapidly and leave their Winter hiding places. If cockroaches are troublesome in the house, the following simple remedy recom- mended by one of the Department of Agriculture's scientists, will unquestion- ably destroy great quantities of the pest and keep them in check as effectiyely as troublesome insect powders and danger- ous poisons ; Mix one part of plaster of Paris and three or four parts of flour. Place this dry mixture in a saucer or on a flat piece of wood or tin where roaches are numer- ous. Nearby place another flat plate containing pure water. Supply a few in- clines of wood or cardboard from the floor to the edge of the plate or saucer to give easy access. Float one or two thin pieces of wood on the water so that they will touch the edge of the dish. The insects readily eat the plaster mixture, become thirsty and drink. The water makes the plaster set in the intestines and kills the roach. Another simple trap which has been successfully used is the following: A deep vessel or jar is partially filled with stale beer, for which roaches seem to have a special fondness. A number of flat strips of rough wood are placed at an incline against the vessel and bent over so that they project into the interior a few inches. The roaches climb up the inclined sticks to get the beer and slip off into the vessel. Phosphorous paste, sold in the form of pills, gives satisfactory results. It con- sists of sweetened flour paste containing 1 to 2 per cent, of phosphorous, and is spread on bits of paper or cardboard and placed in the runways of the roaches. Considerable relief may also be gained by a liberal use of pyrethrum powder. Pyrethrum may also be burned in an in- fested apartment. Potato Growing Activity in Ontario The production of 427% bushels of Potatoes on one acre at Hymors, western Ontario, by Arthur Stich, has developed great interest in that part of Canada. Consular Agent Geo. H. Freeman, of Fort William, adds that a largely in- creased acreage will be planted to Pota- toes this year. Loquat Fruit in Japan Inquiry is made concerning the Japan- ese production of Loquats, or hiwa (Erio- botrya Japonica), a fruit bearing tree now popular in California, Florida, and Gulf Coast States. The annual produc- tion of Loquats in Japan is somewhat over 20,000,000 pounds. The trees are propagated either by planting seeds from selected fruit-bearing trees, or by graft- ing selected buds upon any hiwa trees of about two years' growth. Huckleberry foliage Any quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Mqss E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange GIBBONS THE SMILAX NAN WILD SMILAX for E»ster in unlimhed quanti- RED LEVEL, • XLABAMS Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange GREEN SHEET MOSS For lining hanging baskets, also very appropriate for window decorations and for covering soil on pot plants, ferns, palms, etc. In fact, a necessity to every retail florist. Per Bale (5 bundles) 51.25 5 Bales and over at 1.20 Special price on larger quantities. WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer The Florists' Exchange 1113 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA If it's Good Gold or Purple Letters you want at a^small price, then order from us. Only one Quality and that the best. No. 1 Gold Paper Letters, $3.50 per 1000. No. 1 Purple Paper Letters, $4.50 per 1000. No. 4 Gold Paper Letters, $2.50 per 1000. No. 4 Purple Paper Letters, $3.50 per 1000. No. 1 Mother of Pearl Letters, S4.00 per 1000. No. 2 Gold Letters, $5.50 per 1000. SCRIPT Gold Script, Plain Purple Script, Purple Velour Script, $2.50 per 100 words. PRICBS ARE POR l^OTS OH lOOO ASSORTED LETTERS H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., n29 Arch street, Philadelphia, pa. Reciprocity— Sa^ t In the Exchange The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write lor Complete Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Give credit wherecredit Landscape Gardening edge of Landscape Art, Prof. Beal methods and practic< are in demand fo the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening IS mdispensable for those who would havi the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E.. Spriafifield, Mass. WHY McCRAY Refrigerators Are BEST For FLORISTS MoCray Refrigerators have made and saved more money tor Florists than any other invention ever devised. Figure it out yourself: Flowers are probably the most perishable of all mer- chandise. The Florists' greatest problem is to keep them in perfect condition until they are sold. The MoCray Refrigerator not only preserves flowers longer, but it displays them attractively and sells them faster. We've been improving and perfecting McCray Refrigerators for 30 years. They are now the recognized favorites of the world's greatest Florists. They can be arranged for ice or mechanical refrigeration ; stocli sizes or built to order. Send now for any of the following FREE Catalogs J Wi No. 69 — For Grocers. No. 60— For Meat Mar No. 50— For Hotels am Restaurants. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR COMPANY 667 Lake Street KENDALLVILLE, IND. rincipal Cities see your Local 'Phone Directory -MentloD ExcbaoKe Reciprocity- WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000. $1.75: 50.000. $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.V. RUSSIN & HANFLING office and Salesroom 134 West 2.Sth Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 a7mp'o'Se«'ofWillowand fancy Basketsforflorists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES «Sr Our Specialties Wheat Sheaves and Baskets Every subscriber is a prospective buyer, and we have nearly 10,000 of them on our mailing list. Do you want their patronage? Kalamazoo, Mich. Prospects Look Good Business since Easter has con- tinued very satisfactory. Funeral work cut a large figure in the weels's business, and prospects look good. A general summary of the Easter trade shows an increase of business in accordance with the growth of the town and condition of crops. This should be very satisfactory to the florists, for I am told that conditions in many other lines are far from good. The Easter business was crowded into one day (Saturday), causing a tremendous lot of extra work. The signs of Spring are with us, al- though at the present time (April 25) trees and shrubs are not yet in leaf, this being the latest date I can recall in the last twenty years. I believe however, it makes for better business than the early Spring. Bedding plant stock is being shown in small lots in the store windows, and the depfirtment stores, are as usual han- dling considerable quantities of shrubs, Roses, and Summer bulbous stock at bar- gain prices. The coal dealers, drug stores, and 10c. stores handle the entire seed trade in this city, the former also being dealers in fertilizers. The florists let these side-lines alone almost entirely. I suppose there is not much in them, and yet it seems that any increase of profits would come in handy, especially when j\lr. Thomas, one of our local florists who resided in Mexico a number of years, had a very entertaining and instructive article on that country in our local pa- pers this week which, in view of our difiBculty with Mexico, interested our citizens greatly. S. B The Rural School Idea Speaking at the recent convention of the Connecticut Nurserymen's Associa- tion, Henry Kelley of New Canaan, made the following sensible suggestions : "If good judgment were to prevail in our cities when a new school building is nec- essary, instead of looking around for the most "expensive lot to be found that is to benefit some one with a pull, and then building a building out of all proportions to what it should cost, it would be better to go out some distance into the rural district, on the line of a good trolley, then buy ten acres for, say one-half what we would pay in the city, and build a comfortable, sanitary, sensible school house with every improvement that can be devised ; have your swimming pool, athletic field, kitchen and work shop ; have the grounds laid out with a variety of trees and shrubs; have space for gar- dens of vegetables, plants and flowers." Special Ribdoin Offer OURlNo. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE CHIFFON RIBBON. Sometiiiog new in the ribbon line. Ail colors, 10 yds. to a bolt, Sl.OO per bolt. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL €0. 1310 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. HI4 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA METAL DESIGNS ARE NOW IN ORDER Original and standard goods. The very latest designs; flowers and foliage true to nature. Special designs made to order from our own factory. MAKE UP YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WREATHS NOW MAGNOLIA LEAVES in Green, Brown, Red and Purple. OAK SPRAYS in Brown, Red and Green. Then add some of our wonderful CREPE ELOWERS; they are to be had in all the leading flowers of the day, such as Carnations, Roses, Dahlias, Sweet Peas, Asters, Hyacinths, etc., and are a splendid substitute for the real article. Read our SILENT SALESMAN for other needs, or, better still, come and see us. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia Fancy and Dagger Ferns Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.60- per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.50 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-Ib. cases, $5.00. ' BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.60'per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only lOc. per banch of 60 sprays. Try them. Mil Kinds of Evergreens CroAvl Fern Co. Telegraph Office: New Salem, Mass. MILLINGTON, MASS. Improve Your sales with our Artlstle, Readg-selilog Novelties FANCY BASKETS, EVERLASTING WREATHS. AUMER. DIERKS (El ARENWALD Office and Salesroom: 4 WESTs28th STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE, 8306 MADISON SQUARE Reciprocity — Saw it in the Excbange Special Offer on florists' Stationery Only to think of it! In this day and generation hundreds of florists have no printed envelopes, letterheads, etc. This is not to their advantage. Every florist in the land should have a complete supply of printed matter where- with to conduct his business in befitting style. We have the largest plant in New York devoted solely to horticultural printing, and we understand the wants of the Trade. The Price Ijist herewith shows how inexpensive is the stationery necessary to give youi business tone and dignity. 1000 Notchcads 5*^x8}^ $1.50 S2.00 S2.75 Billheads 7x5H 1-SO 2 00 2.75 Statements.... 5 J4x8H 1-50 2.00 2.75 Envelopes 3Hx6 1.25 1.75 2.50 Business Cards. 4i^x2M 1.50 2.25 3.00 Tags 5Jix2j2 1.50 2.00 ^S 2.50 All above can be sent by parcel post, except Business Cards, which will have to be sent by mail or express, according to quantity. Cash with order. Delivered f. o. b. N.^Y. A Day Book and a Ledger added to'either^of above for S1.75 additional. Weose Read This Before You Order Write plainly and send "copy" for each article dinary purposes. 200 B papei lOUgh for or- md wiU hold _ Extra Cost. — Special designs,^ trade marks etc., engraved to order. A rose, violet, or otiler flower can be printed on your letterheads and bill- heads, plain or in color, to order. The quality of all the above work, at the price ' ' " ; guaranteed to he away ahead of that f florists in the smaller towns. by the -Address all orders A. T. Delaware Ptg.&Pub.Co.E Publishers "The Florists' Exchange" Benj. Hammond and the Children As we pointed out in a paragraph in a recent issue, Benjamin Hammond of Beacon, N. Y., is a great factor in that city for the encouragement of gardening and the beautifying of the lots and yards, and goes so far as to offer prizes to boys Floricultural Club at the Uiuversity of Illinois he known as the Floricultural Club of the University of Illinois. The object of the club is "to advance floricultural knowledge and interests by means of pa- pers, talks and discussions, and to pro- mote good fellowship." August Hecht, a senior, was elected president. E. G. Lauterbach, vice-president, and Horace Ingalls, secretary-treasurer. Members of the Floricultural Club, University of Illinois, and girls for their efforts in this direc- tion. Children under 14 years of age receive from $1 to $3 in various gardening competitions, while the seniors are not altogether overlooked either, for we find that to the man over 40 years of age who has the best garden, a new hat will be the award. Why Mr. Hammond should make the age limit over 40 years, we leave to him to explain. Shenandoah, Iowa — The Shenan- doah greenhouses are preparing to open a downtown store The painters and decorators are working on it this week, and it will be ready for the opening in a few days. Florists' GreeningPins A wen-known time saver which every up-to-date florist should use, for fasten- ing Ferns over the mossed design; aUo for pii Smiiaz, Asparagus, et 10.000 to 11,000. $1.50. Per carton contain- ing 5 boxes, $6.25. Freight prepaid on Wm. Schlatter & Son SPRINGFIELD. MASS. SPHAGNUM MOSS Spring Stock Large bales, $1.50 per bale. JOS. G. NEIDINGER X5 13-15 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Give credit where credit I3 due — Mentiog Exchapgi Do Not Let The Accounts Owinfi You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt; energetic and reasonable, and can read any point in[the United States and Canada NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRAD 56 Pine Street, NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw it ig the Exchange Give credit where credit isdm I!l! American CarnatioE PRICE. $3.50 A. T. De La Mare Pig. & Pub. Co a to S Duane SireeU New Toi^ m The Florists' Exchange 1115 MEMORIAL DAY A Money Maker For Every Florist WE SHLS '"'■'"' ° PATENTED CREPE FLOWERS ROSES YELLOW, PINK, WHITE, YELLOW TINTED, TINTED, $1.00 to 14.00 per 100. DAHLIAS PINK, WHITE, LAVENDER, LAVENDER TINTED, PINK TINTED, $2.00 to $3.00 per 100. CARNATIONS PINK, WHITE, YELLOW, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. SWEET PEAS PINK, WHITE, $5.00 per 100 (large sprays). Chrysanthemums Lilies of the Valley Forget=Me=Nots PINK, WHITE, LAVENDER, $2.50 per 100. 75c. a gross 50c. a gross 75c. a pound Statice Maidenhair Fern Calla Lilies Easter Lilies $2.00 per pound $3.50 per 100 $2.00 per 100 "WETt^^lliZZZ^^Tn^t^^Z Five Dollars, Ten Dollars or Fifteen Dollars Low Special Price BOXES 18x 5x3... $1.50 21x 5x$y2. . 1.65 24x 5x3H. . 2.15 28x 5x3J^. . 2.65 21x 8x5... . 2.65 30x 5x31^. . 2.85 24x 8x5... . 3.00 Manila 28x 8x5. 30x 8x5. 36x 8x5. 30x12x6. 36x14x6. 36x12x6. Per 100 .$3.30 . 4.00 . 5.00 . 5.80 . 7.00 , . 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 VIOLET BOXES Per 100 8 x5x3...$1.60 WREATH BOXES 16x16x7... $5.00 18x18x8... 6.0C 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9.... 8.00 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. In order to 9^x6x4... 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 12 x8x7 ... 3.00 Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES 4x 8 inch.. $1.50 8x12 inch.. 2.00 12x16 inch.. 2.50 16x20 inch.. 3.00 20x24 inch.. 3.50 Imported Per 100 24x28 inch. $4.50 28x32 inch.. 5.50 32x36 inch .. 6.50 36x40 inch.. 7.50 Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOITHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEICOTIKE SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 $2.00 per 1000 secure these low prices, please mention this ad. SPECIAL Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000, $7.50 per 10,000 Fancy FERNS Dagger SPECIAL SPHAGNUM MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality ORDER NOW FERNS FOR NOW AND MEMORIAL DAY ^^P have made arrange- ■ ■ "" ments for a large sup- ply of the new crop of Dagger and Fancy Ferns. Our shippers inform us that they are going to be of fine quality. We will be in a position to fill your orders on or about May 5th. The demand for the Dagger Ferns has been very great. Therefore we advise the trade to place their orders with us as early as possible, so as to avoid disappointment. Order now. DO not be disappointed. __^^ WE guarantee satisfaction. Orders filled promptly and properly. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. Telephonea Main, 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort HUl, 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please give reference, or cash with order. 1116 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Folding Flower Boxes Our assortment of colors and sizes is the largest.. Our facilities for prompt ship- ments are the best. The quality of our boxes is unexcelled. Our prices are moderate on any size order. Special discounts allowed on quantity orders. Sample of board and discounts mailed on application. Palm Green, Mist Gray, Per 100 $ 1.85 2U 7 liSH... ::: 2:15 :::: l:fo MX 8 It:::.: ill '1::::: 36,,| X5. Telescope 7.00 42i 8 30x10 36x10 42x10 43x10 Per 100 .. 3.00 21x 5 x3 "" 3.50 30x 6 x3)^... 36x 5Mx3H... 24x 8 x5 . . . . 5.75 2Sx 8 x5 . . . . 6.50 i5. Telescope 9.00 ll.OO 13.25 23x12x5, Telescope 30x12x6 20x12x8 20x20x8 24x24x8 28x28x8 32x32x8 28x22x8 24x14x8 30x14x8 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 38x17x8 42x17x8 Per 100 30xl2x 6, Telescope. 310.50 20xl2x 8 " . 10.00 28x28x 8 32x32x 8 24xl4x 8 30xl4x 8 All our boxes are made of inoistur.e proof board. 8.2H-io.. 14x10x8, : Plain Violet. f 7x4x4 1.7S 8x5x5 2.25 10x6i5H 2.50 llx8x5H 3.50 Mist Gray and Mist Palm'crwn. 7i 4x4 2.50 A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO., ir,l?;?^iS Chicago GlTP credit where credit 1h due — Mention Excbange_ The florist Supply House of America KeepTUsing the PENNY POT COVERS. If your plants require dressing and trimming at Easter time, wouldn't your plants require the same attention and finish at all times? Your plant will look better and please your customer when dressed in one of our PENNY POT COVERS. ^ij^ All the good shades. Write us now for them. H. BAYERSDORFER ®. CO. 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Keciproclty — Saw It In the Exchange TheKervanCo."»«ra"- NA/HOLESALE ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilax, Fresh Cut_ Pate Fancy and DaE] 33'ax^ GaJaK and Leucothoe bprays, bphagnum. Dry, Greea, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses, linted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa Painted Palmetto, Dyei Fibre, Birch and Cork Barks, e AJI Decorating Material in Seaso; : where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange 122 W. 25th Street NEW YORK ?;^^j;?rrT florists* supplies ^=a''*£!sKTT'''=S^8gS Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange REED & KELLER Huckleberry Foliage Any quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWEXL Ttae Woodsman Co. Ettrytbing in Soutbem Evergreens EVERaRBBN. ALABAMA Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange tahCiaspr Give credit where credit is Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT 1 USE FOR RESULTS! Floricultural Appointments The Department of Floriculture at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. At a recent meeting of the Agricul- tural Council of Cornell University two appointments were made to the stafE in the Department of Floriculture. These were the appointment of David Lumsden of the New Hampshire College of Agri- culture, as assistant professor of flori- culture, and Clark L. Thayer of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, as assistant in investigation. Mr. Lumsden comes to the University splendidly fitted for the work. He is a man of wide ex- perience, of pleasing personality, and speaks easily and clearly. He is a gradu- ate of the Sleaford Collegiate School of Lines., England, and also gained ex- perience in the Veitchian nurseries. For a number of years he was employed in glass houses on private estates in Eng- land, and for two years before coming to America was in charge of the glass- house department for growing flowers and fruits and also in charge of the room and table decorations for the Duke of Westminster, from whom he holds a tes- timonial of high efficiency. Since com- ing to this country nineteen years ago, Mr. Lumsden has spent thirteen years in practical work on commercial places and six years at the New Hampshire Agricultural College where he has been in charge of the work in floriculture. He has been very active in grange and ex- tension work in New Hampshire, and for several years has had the management of the horticultural exhibit at the State Fair. Mr. Lumsden comes to the University highly recommended for his strong moral character, his efliciency as a grower of cut flowers and pot plants, also as a designer. President Fairchild of the New Hampshire Agricultural College, Director Kendall of tjie Experiment Sta- tion, W. N. Craig, secretary of the Bos- ton Gardeners and Florists' Club; Wil- fred Wheeler, Secretary of Agriculture of Massachusetts; Peter Fisher, W. H. Elliott. Thomas F. Galvin and the W. W. Edgar Co. are among the many who have given Mr. Lumsden strong recommenda- tions for the position at Cornell. Mr. Lumsden is a Fellow of the Royal Hor- ticultural Society of London and of many American horticultural societies. His work at Cornell will consist mainly of teaching, extension lecturing, and the greenhouses will be under his direct sii^ pervision. Mr. Thayer is a native of Enfield", Mass., and a graduate of the Massachu- setts Agricultural College in the class of 1913. During the past year he has been doing graduate work at the Massachu- setts Agricultural College and has as- ersity, Ithaca sisted in the teaching. The short courses during the past Winter were under his direct supervision. Mr. Thayer will study for an advanced degree at Cornell and assist in investigational work. The staff of the Department of Flori- the largest of Cornell ly in the United States, le following : Professor Edward A. White, head David Lumsden, assistant pro] Roland H. Patch . , instructor. Alfred C. Hottes, instructor ii Clark L. Thayer, i Miss Julia Z. Kell) Arthur B. Corncliu David Murray, asf Clark L. Thayer Investigation Department of Flori- culture, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Australia An Australian league is being formed with $100,000 capital to buy land and ■convert it into ready made farms for British immigrants. It plans to erect residences and barns and clear and fence the land ready for the immigrant to com- mence farming. The Florists' Exchange 1117 ORCHIDS We ofier, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA P«r Plan. Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Labiata Warneri... 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Gaskelliana 1.00 to 2.00 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per pla We can supply original case Iota as received for verj BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. LECTED) for attractive figures and invit MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence, R. I. CATTLEYA ?« Plan. Percivaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana.. 1.25 to 2.50 ;, $1.25 to $2.50 , ices. THESE MUST NOT We can also supply smaller plants (SE- Reciprocity — Saw It In the Escbapge Choice Hardy Perennials ASTER ST. EGWIN. Pink. Splendid variety. 3-ln. pots, S8.00 Lytlirum Roseum, Perry's Variety. Shown at Minneapolis last year. 2M-in. pots, S2.50 per doz. Lythrum Virgatum (Rose Queen.) (New.) 2>^-in. pots, S3.50 VINCA MINOR AUREA. Our hardy golden Myrtle, also shown Strong field-grown pla 1.) Strong field-grown p'on WM. TRICKER,*^ ARLINGTON, N. J. YALE CHARLES BLACK, A Beautiful New Single Violet For productiveness, keeping and color (very dark n purple) It has no equal. Inferior to none commercially, very strong, upright grower with thick, leathery, ' ' HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. Write them yon read t IRGHIDS Fresh imported Orders taken now to insure early delivery in Spring, 1914, for Orchids. Semi-established CATTLE Y AS ready for im- ediate delivery. , Most reasonable prices. Write to OHN DE BUCK, P. 0. Box 73 SECAVCVS. N. J. liVrite them you read this advt. in the Exchange ORCHIDS eyed Susan. 23-2 2Hi ASTERS, Crego. White, ,?y2i shell pink. 6.00 AGERATUM. _ COLEUS VerscliafleItU, Golden Bedder, Victoria. 2H in 3.00 We have a large stock of fancy-Ieavcd Coleus. 2)4 in. pots, very strong 4.00 NASTURTIUMS. Dwarf. 21^ in 3.00 Have you ever realized what the best paying plant for .cut Hewers for the garden or greenhouse benches is ? It is the popular blue CORNFLOW- ER. It is very cute; the ladies, the children and the young and old men's friend. The reason why so popular: it is a lucky plant. We never had enough before. This ; -..■■. r Antirrliinum Majus. Gib per 100. Silver I IPOMOEA NOCTIFLORA Our Specialty Introduced by us for the past 25 years. Rapid grower, 40 to 50 ft. high in three to four months; free bloomer, pure white, creamy, fragrant flowers, as big as a saucer. 2^ in., S5.00 per 100; 4 in., S12.0D per 100; 5^^ in., 20c.-25c. Our new crop of ARAUCARIA Excelsa arrived via Steamer Menominee last week from Ghent, Belgium. Our 25 years' reputation as importer of this beautiful plant has been kept up to date. Just think not a single plant from 10,000 imported last year, 1913 ! This should be sufficient proof of the merit of our Araucarias. This shipment just imported is one of the best whirh has ever arrived. Every plant is good and sound, healthy and strong. Take advantage NOW of the BARGAIN while it is offered to you. The plants grow into money while you sleep. If you buy now, the plants arc suitable to repot. 5, 5^. 6 in. pots, 3, 4, 5 tiers, 12, 14. 16 in. high, 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c. to Sl.OO. Araucaria Escelsa glauca, 75c., Sl.OO, S1.25. 31.50. Robusta compacta, Sl.OO. S1.25, 81.50 Cash with order, please. AH goods must travel at purchaser's risk only. GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer and Grower of Potted Plants 1012 West Ontario St. Write them you read t PHILADELPHIA, PA. t. In the Exchange ORCHIDS ORCHIDS Fresh Importations CATTLEYAS Schroeder^, Labiata, MendelU, Trianae, Percivaliana, Trianae Popeyan Type ALSO ONCIDIUNS Send for full price list FREEMAN ORCHID COMPAKY Fall River, Mass. Givecreditwberecreditlsdue — Mention Exohange CUT BLOOMS of CatUeyaa, Den- drobiums, Onddliuns, Cypripedluma, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Piices rigbt. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange THE AMERICAN CARNATION By C. W. WARD. Jend for Sample Pa PRICE, $3.50. A.T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., ztogpuanestreet NEW YORK 118 The Florists' Exchange 50,000 Bedding Plants First Class Stock 2M-I Cuphea (Cigar Plant). 2-in. . . . Cyclamen, Winterich's strain. Dracaena indivisa- 3-in Dracaena indivisa. 5-in Fuchsias, assorted. 2-in Fuchsias, assorted. 3-in Feverfew. 23-^-in. . - -, Geraniums, mixed. 2U-m... Geraniums, Mme.SaUeroi. 2 ivy mixed. 2>^-i Dark blue, 2-in.. 2H-i '^Double blue," K. Mailard, white, 3-in. . Marguerites. Marguerites. Saunders, double Yellow, in bud, 2H-ir Yellow, in bud, 3-in. 2H-ir 2.50 20.00 White, in 1 Marguerites. Wliite, in bud. 3-in Nasturtiums. Mi Petunias. Double Double Double assorted, 4-in. . . . 10.00 ■?e^'2"-iA- ;, Bonfire and Zuricn. VlncaVariegata,' 12.00 :^T 2-in7. r;V. .■. ... . . .'!" "! . . . 2.00 18.00 TRANSPLANTED FROM SOIL 100 1000 Alternanthcra. 3 kinds S1.50 Alyssum, double. 3 kinds 1.25 Begonia. 3 kinds 1-50 Feverfew 1.50 S12.00 Vinca Varlegata 1.25 10.00 Marguerites, Saunder, double 1.50 $12.00 Verbenas. 4 colors 1.00 8.00 Salvia Bonfire 1.25 Lobelia Compacta 1.50 ROOTED CUTTINGS LAST FALL'S SEEDLINGS Pansies, fin ■ I 75c. per 100, Boston Ferns from bench. S15.00 per 100. • j S5.00 per 1000 | Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-in., S2.0D per 100. Cash with order, please. No C. O. D. unless one-third accompanies order. If cuttings or transplanted seedlings are desired t r forwarding. : by mail, please add 10c. per 100 — carrier's F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. EMPTY GREENHOUSES DO NOT PAY FILL THEM UP WE HAVE THE STOCK igi^g^ 100 1000 a. Blue and Wliite S2.25 $20.00 , Sweet, Giant, or Little 2H Alyssum. Double, strong plants.. . 2.50 22.50 2Ji Begonia Vernon, 3 kinds 2.50 22.50 2W Centaurea. Dusty Miller 2.50 22.50 2M Carnation Plants. 14 leading vars. 3.25 30.00 2}i Chr_ysanthemums. 24 standard Coleus. RedandYeUo Petunias. Double, Petunias! ' ' Double, ted 2.75 25.00 ting 6.00 45.00 i 2.60 22.50 I Yellow.... 2.60 22.60 i Yellow.. 6.00 60.00 2}i Petunias. Single, assorted vars.... 2.25 20.00 2M PWox Drummondi. Assorted 2.25 20.00 Sa Primula Obconica. In bloom 6.25 50.00 2H Salvia. Bonfire and Splendens... 2.60 22.50 3H Salvia. Bonfire and Splendens... 7.00 66.00 21^ Stocks. Beauty of Nice, or Prince Clare 2.26 20.00 2ii Verbena. Separate colors 2H Vin°as! ' VMi^at'ed and Ci '^incas. Variegated and G: H Asparagus Plu H Asparagus Sprengeri ' ' * Hatcheri. Good pli 3H Asparagus Sprengeri. Fine plants. Asparagus Hatcnerl. Good plants VEGETABLE PLANTS, such a Pepper, and Egg Plants. 2.60 22.50 3.60 30.00 6.50 60.00 3.00 25.00 6.00 55.00 7.50 70.00 Cabbage, GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings RICARD.POITEVINE,DOYLE,CASTELLANE, PERKINS, VIAUD, NUTT and BUCHNER $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. FRED W. RITCHY, lanoister Pa. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings ready for shipment. Ricard, Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt, Buch- ner. $10.00 per 1000. 2-iiich, Poitevine, Nutt. $18.00 per ^*'°°- Cash with order. MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES it is a little too early for weddings. A reaction is loolted for the coming weels and it cannot come too soon for the trade. Notes At the last meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club there was a large attend- ance and" it was one of the best meetings held for sometime. After the regular routine of business the members were treated to an illustrated tall; on "The Pruning of Trees and Shrubs" by John Dunbar, Ass't. Sup't. of Parljs at Rochester. An invitation was accepted by the club to visit the King Construc- tion Co.'s establishment at Tonawanda in the near future. Notifications will be mailed to the members in due time, and it is the wish of President Eiss that a large delegation turn out and every flo- rist is earnestly requested to attend. Ar- rangements will be made either to make the trip in a chartered car or in automo- biles. The date will be announced at the regular meeting in May. Arthur Kowalski, who was recently operated on for appendicitis, is back on the job but has returned to the "old home" at the Lenox Flower Shop. Some choice Snapdragon is received from David Scott of Corfu. Charles Schoenhut can now he seen early at the flower market. What is the cause? A "Ford"? Joseph Metz is now located in his new three-story brick building which was re- cently completed. The entire building, which is occupied by Mr. Metz and fam- ily, is a credit to the street on which it is located. A fine show window, coolers, ribbon cases, desks and the interior of all the store fixtures are carried out in white and gold. A spacious room at the back of the store is fitted with glass at the side, making a conservatory appear- ance, in which neat benches and plant storage fixtures are used. Electric fix- tures and tile floor give the appearance of an uptodate East side flower shop. Every success is wished for Mr. Metz in his new home. E. C. B. PETER BROWN 1InVaI?eS:';i: Reciprocity — 3a' I the Biehange GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Double Pink, White Poitevine and Jauiln. Fine, _liealthy,^^jtocky p lants, 4-in., in bud and b' ) per 100. the hundreds of thousands. WriK /or prices. ALONZO J, BRYAN WHOLESALE FLORIST Washington, New Jersey Write them .Ton read tills advt. In tbe Bschangc THE EXCBANfiC— B^MvertlslBgHcdloiD SALVIAS, Bonfire and Splendens. Large planta from sod, lO.OO per 1000. LOBELIA, Double Blue. 2}i-m., $2.00 per lOO Samuel WhiHon, 232 Churchill Ave., Utica, N. Y. Give credit wbere credit Is due — Mention Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE— A weekly changing market of stock calling on nearly 10,000 buyers each Lancaster, Pa. Business the past week held up fairly well, with the exception of Saturday, and then it fell flat owing to the heavy rain- fall which kept up until late in the even- ing. Saturday is one of the husiest days in the week, when the weather is good. /Cut flowers of all varieties are very plentiful at the present time and the re- tail prices are : Carnations, 50e. to $1 per doz. ; Roses, 60c. to $2.50 per doz. ; Sweet Peas, 60c. to $1.50 per 100; Daisies, 25o. to 3oc. per doz. ; 'Snap- dragon, 75c. to $1.50 per doz. There are also blooming plants of all kinds to be had at a low figure. Bedding plants have made their appearance, and almost any kind can he had. The Keystone Nurseries have been kept busy shipping nursery stock, which is in fine condition. Goldbaeh has been runjuing a special Saturday sale, everything being sold at half price on that day only. At :ShPoyers^ shop the windows are filled with cut flowers and plant baskets, and some Zinnias are shown. Barr & Co. have been showing some at- tractive window displays which hold the crowds. One was a large bank of pink Hydrangeas built up in pyramid shape, with coVk hark all through to hide the pots. Another was a dinner table set with a huge basket of Spring flowers and the corsage bouquets ready for wear. T. J. Nolan, of the King Construction Co., spent the first part of the week here, and closed up a coHtract for five new houses in this section. Other visitors were Mr. Price for Pen- nock-Meehan Co., H. Royer for H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co., hoth of Philadelphia ; E. L. Rowe, Harrisburg, Pa., and Alex, Mathews, of the E. B. iClark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Chas. F. Edgab. Bougainvillea 2- and iy^-\nc\\, $10.00 per 100 3-inch, $20.00 per 100. June Isf Delivery Emile N. Savoj Sougainvillea Specialist SECAUCUS. N. Jl GERANIUMS FULL BLOOR Order now for delivery May 25 to 3( stock will be scarce: better order NOW an Cash must accompany all orders. W.E. King, Little Silver, N. J Write them you read this advt. in the Excbaoge QERAINHJMS S. A. Nutt, Dbl. Gen. Grant and Mme. Buch ner. 2-in., tl.75 per 100, in any quantity. S. A. Nutt. 4-in., cut back plants, S6.00 per 10( DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. Choice miiet 2-in., S2.00 per 100, S18.00 per lOOO. GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM. 2-in., $2.00 pi lOO- Good Stock and Good Packing. Elmer Rawlings, "c'rt^r" Olean, N.V GlT. ? credit 1b dne — Mention Bicbangi GERANIUMS Ready every week fron Ricard and Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, at JIO.OO p I Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pe Write them you read this i ; GERANIUMS IZ: •X°t''.r' '.To^Te'**.™ J18.00 per 1000. La Favorite (Double White] $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Poitevine, $2.6 per 100. $24.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVIES. Reld-grown. fine, mrong an bushy. 4 to 6 feet, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 100( CANNA BULBS. King Humbert, $3.50 p< 100. $30.00 per 1000. Oueen Charlotte, Soui d'A. Croiy, A. BoUTier, Egandale; true t name. $2.00 per 100. $17.00 per lOOO. I SALVIA. Zurich, from 2H-in. pots. S2.D0 pet 10( , Cash with order, please. JAMES AMBACHER. WEST END, N. J Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange E. P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH, Sec.-Treaa. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS No. 76 MAIDEN LANE, tci-epmon^ m^.n^^bt ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 1119 i###^^$##^##########^^^##^i The Entire Cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties In Large Quantities and of Select Quality M. C. FORD =^ WHOUBSAI^B PLORIST == 121 West 28th St., New York City TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE Reciprocity — Saw It In t MOTHER'S DAY MAY 10th THIS occasion is growing in importance each year and should be encouraged. The senti- ment is good and the result to the florist is also a worthy consideration. W^e are already booking large orders for Carna- tions, and also receiving inquires for Decoration Day. ^A^e can use more shipments of good Carnations, Roses, or any other good stock, for all of which our prices cannot be beaten throughout the season. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51West28thSt., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 325-8582-5583 Out-a(-town orden carefully attended to. Syracuse, N. Y. Business has picked up somewhat, it there is room for improvement. Stock coming in heavily and is accumulating, are greatly improved in qual- Funeral work still keeps very heavy, id is practically the mainstay. Several rge weddings, however, helped us, and veral more took place this week. The hot wave on the 10th ult., followed ' thunder storms and frosts, have hin- red the planting out of Carnations in e fields. As it is, we are fully three seks behind with the work, and the end not in sight. The Peirce Christian Co. has installed 5 new refrigerator, which is quite a mdsome affair. Mr. Christian, I regret say, has been confined to his house the ist week owing to overwork at Easter. P. R. Quinlan is receiving a heavy cut Carnations from his own houses. Wm. Boultman at the Edwards' store, ports a perfect clearing of Easter ock, which was very large and good. "Clean up" week for the city started I Monday. The seedsmen will reap a lod harvest, as a large amount of Grass ed will be used by people trying to inovate their lawns, which is no easy isk owing to the close planting of our lade trees. In my peregrinations I Jtieed a poor colored man, who, not to ; outdone, was using an axe in lieu of pick to break up the ground in front ■ his house. He surely deserves success. The first municipal forest the writer IS heard of. is to be planted this season T the people of Fayetteville, six miles 'om here. Ten thousand trees are to be [anted, consisting of Ash, Basswood, ulip, Norway Spruce and Red and niite Pine. Prof. J. W. Stephenson of le College of Forestry, Syracuse Uni- ;rsity, will have charge of the work, and le students will do the practical part. t is expected that the town will derive substantial benefit from the undertak- ig, as many of the Pines will be sold 5 Xmas trees when large enough, and ill be gradually thinned out. Mrs. W. L. Lyman of Maryeold Farm, 'nondaga Valley, an enthusiastic -ama- teur in Irises and other hardy garden plants, has issued a most attractive and artistic booklet telling in a very inter- esting way of her favorites. It is to be hoped the florists will ad- vertise Mother's Day well. H. Y. New York State Notes Amsterdam. — Trade here has been, and is. exceptionally good this year, there having been a steady demand for funeral work all Winter, and with the advent of Spring weather, outside work has begun in earnest. Geo. Hatcher reports that he cannot supply the demand for the new Asparagus Hatcheri. F. Hotaling and A. J. Hilton both report an entire clean up for Easter. MiDDLETOWN. — Trade here has been exceptionally good. F. X. Dienst and Henry Wjsner both report an entire clean up for Easter. Schenectady. — Easter trade was not quite up to what it has been in other years, but considering the fact that there are thousands of idle men in Schenec- tady, it was all that could be expected. Niagara Falls. — Although this bus- tling, uptodate frontier town has just passed through a very severe epide smallpox, business does not seem t jffered any ill effects. John C. Bischoff will build a fine new [fice adjacent to his greenhouses this ummer. ' J. M. Dissolution of Partnerslup We learn that the firm of Johnson & Garland, wholesale and retail growers of I Carnations, Sweet Peas and Violets, of Nazareth. Pa., have dissolved partner- ship, and have given up the Nazareth place, because of the dust from nearby mills. Walter Garland is now in busi- ness on his own account at Pen Argyl, Pa., and finds business very satisfactory. Our Advertising Columns „ READ FOR PROFIT ^ ^ USE FOR RESULTS feature of the market Roses especially, anc regardless of quality, instance. "1100 long Roses for $10," or "4100 Roses covering all grades for $10." The fact is, the market is in such a deplorable and disorganized condition that all sorts of desperate measures have to be taken to relieve it m the endeavor to bring it back into a normal state again. Am. Beauty Roses are in large supply. While the qual: of many deterioration. lach.^and th ing prices. : selling from 6c. er grades at corre upplv of tea $2.50 per 100. tiful, and mov- slowly," $2 per 100 in general the top price. _ ^. ,_. _ liscelianeous flowers. Antirrhinum still abundant. drug Southei narket, sellii large . quite as large ry heavy, enough so that tne market cannot be cleared of accumula- tions There are really no fixed prices; no opportunity for making a sale is al- lowed to pass. Top grade Roses of all the standard varieties are selling ai t?o°^*n^y°nliervi??etie^s?'^uc'5fis^M/s^ Aaron Ward, Chatenay and Mock realize about $6 per 100. Bottom grade blooms are selling for offers. Carnations are still and the demand for th be so small that prices JPPly. ins. The gen- res is from BOc. to of Cattleyas in the selling at other grad d.for the .clies for $1; Callas are a arket, the highest price being 40c. to 50c. per doz.; single varie- - - f odils are in large supply, and g slowly at 10c. to Gladiolus of tl kinds meets with almost no de all. realizing when sold, 35c. to Spanish Iris is also a dru ■ -"= * Ql^nnt the san.^ sSppl7,"and"'are"mOTing slowly at about 20c. to 25c. per 100. The demand for Stocks, though some of them are of very fine. quality, if very small. Sweet Peas are in large, supply, the best of the ordinary varieties real- ize with difficulty 50c. per doz. bunches, and the Spencer, $1. Tulips are rnov- ing slowly at from 6c. to 20c. per doz. Double Violets are practically over a few of those coming in are sold, and the- re^ so to waste Gov. Herrick. which appears to be the best Single Violet now Arriving, sells slowly at from 10c. to ^Airirlens are moving^ sluggishly in ply. still continues to realiz ;e. though considerably smal prices at which it was sell vholesale market .- IS been actually painful. The jverabundance of stock that hardly weathe favorat K^n 53 WEST 28th ST. JOHN VOUNGs^s^ WHOl-BSALB ReceiTliig daUy, the choicest WMOUBSAUB stock In America Jm^' ,. Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses '"l^S 1^120 The Florists' Exchange jTvyaioHi^^ " 0=nnit-fl Prize-WinningSpencer SWEET PEAS and Killarney and Radiance ROSES Lilac, Lily of tiic Valley, Fancy Carnations, Snapdragon, Lupines, Mignonette, Bulbous Stock and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WILLIAM P. rORD Wholesale Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO, 3rs at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street »36 .Sa^d1?o^S"^»«. NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Flowers and Novrities not found elsewhere Write them yon reafl tniH a . In the Eichapge :e are dumped than sold. There xcellent supply of Sweet Peas, lan can be used. More Snap- is coming- in; Tulips and DafCs are almost unsalable, Stocks, Pansies, Mig-nonette and Lilac " drag-on cellent stock has been sold a to $2.50 per doz. Good medii stems have been seld for $1S and short stock proportiona Some very poor stock that ^?eni Reciprocity — Sa' nETTER TIMES are com- M^ mg; they arrive sooner with us than anywhere else. Growers will find this a fact. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephones^ Madison Sq, rS'SSIO Will help all around If yon mentlop the Eicbange Df 1 plun Boston, April 20.- be sold pric biihches great - - 1 1 flowers week has been quiet. The flowers arriving irkets are all first class, but verything seems to be against trade. last few days has very much in ed the bulk of all consignmentj quality continues good. Killa always, are in largest supply, wit "Ward, Sunburst, Richmond ar ' garie not very far behind. The ; The all Rose stock 3. Lots Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTPJAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City ■-T^er Madison Square. 1912. Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 150 West 28th St. New York Telephones: Madison Square 4626-4627 atiful, bu aality stock is hard to move. The supply is much in excess of the demand, and street boys are doin^ good worlc disposing of the accumulating stocli. In fact it is hard to quote prices, as in many cases flowers are sold in large quantities just Hadley, Russell, kinds. th prices away do ach too plentiful. this week from BOc. to $1 per 100, while fancy varieties are going for $1 to $2 per 100. Ever since Easter the market has been overstocked with Lilies and they are ex- tremely hard stock is selling as well as Tulips are in good demand y are not overplentiful now; Tulips are $1.50 per 100; while single dils (bicol 100. Yellow Marguerites, in the Winter, are now very plen- tiful at 50c. to $1 per 100. Spanish Iris is plentiful and in fair ' * "" 76c. per dozen. R. C. CMcago, April 28. — The bright weath ' ■ riperatu ' caused principal items of cut flower e very plentiful during the Saturday, with its steady downpour, left an immense amount of stock in the wholesale houses, which together with the heavy receipts today (Monday), give little prospects for any improvement this week. "While local trade is poor, shipping business is excellent. The heavy supply of Am. Beauty Roses Is barely moving; they are to be had at almost any figure, and a great longs and specials remain itity, they The Roses are about in any qua] and in most instances sell for what bring; outside of the novelties, 6c. to Sc. is about the top price for extra se- lected stock and less in quantity. The Carnation supply is, of course, very heavy and in keeping with the rest of the market moves at a low figure. While the supply of orchids is rather light, the demand is correspondingly only staple remaining firm; th< more Gardenias about than are The demand was ry low. Several ^' to clean up , 3. The shippii _ . . amounts of stock going out daily special low prices. The present week opens under practically the same condi- tions as the preceding one. The market on Monday was characterized by an over- abundance of stock that was consider- ably in excess of the demand. Prices continue low; some of the houses sent out a second price list last week with considerably reduced prices in an effort hipping from $2 to $8 pe ' " have been sol purchased b me tnousand. Carnations are the only stock that : shojt in supply but this is not caused b any great demand. The Spring crops have passed off wit a good many of the growers and the ci is now quite light. On this account tt price for these for the past week hi remained proportionately higher than c any other stock. The best stock : bringing $3 per : The ractically ] ly for . . . , :here being few if an of them on the market for the past wee! The supply of Sweet Peas ' There is some splendid ,. Spring-blooming Spencer varieties shit ped in the past week; also a lot o' ■ dium grade stock that looks like th end of the Winter-blooming crops. Th! price on these varies a good deal aci cording to quality, but it is not hig' in any case on account of the larj amount of this stock that has to l moved daily. The supply of Lilies is very largi there has been an abundance of ther on the market ever since Easter. Th same applies to Valley. Callas are i good supply, and with a slow deman are bringing but a very low price. Oi chids are not plentiful but not in muc demand. Snapdragons are in good suj ply, but with no particular ' " ^ them. There are plenty Spanish Iris, Gladioli, and oiner mi; cellaneous stock. Trailing Arbutus an Lilac have been on the market for tl past week. The Lilac stock comes froi Southern Illinois, and the Arbutus fro! Michigan. The Lilac sells fairly we considering the large supply of oth( stock, at from 10c. to BOc. a bunch, £ all the shippers do not bunch alike. The supply of all green stock is aboi the same, with the exception of fern which show an upward tendency. The are selling now for twice as much i they did at this time last year. Ordinary Whitewash This is made by slaking about 3 pounds of quicklime with 2 gallons i water. The lime is placed in a pail ar the water poured over it, after which tl pail is covered with an old piece i carpet or cloth and allowed to stand fi about an hour. With an insufBciei amount of water, the lime is "scorchec and not all converted into hydrate; ( the other hand, too much water retan the slaking by lowering the hea "Scorched" lime is generally lumpy ai transparent, hence the use of the prop' amount of water for slaking and an aft addition of water to bring it to a brui consistency. TELEPHONES— Madison Squ J. K. ALLEN, I06 >VEST 38th ST^ IVB'W YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flower Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO C «e3 3 117 West 28th Street a THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Special Cycas Announcement We want you to know that there is plenty of profit in using our new finished Cycas — the kind that is ironed ; full measure- ment and width. The only Cycas on the market which is made and sold under this new process. ^ Color is good and quahty represents its "Standard." All sizes, 4 inches up to 48 inches. 1000 assorted quoted at special price. Write us. H.Bayersdorfer&Co. Philadelphia, Pa. Berger Bros, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^l^ 1225 Race St.. PHIU0EIPHI4, PA. I Philadelphia } WhoIesalelandSRetaU Florists ...~.— ~..:. cars directly needs of the I keep in some i circumstances than a horse a this the differ automobile. 1 bile delivery, patch, the ad commands sc< Another come bile has become an import- u the florists' business, iiiug it up. about 40 pei ade here have one or more devoted to the immediate usihess, and while the up- is of necessity much higher nd wagon, notwithstanding ;nce is all in favor of the ^n considering an automo- besides quickness and dis- rertising value that a car ires heavily in its favor, lendable feature of a car, especially to the florist having_ his ow;n garage, is that while the car is not in use, it isn't eating its weight in oats. Fred Hahmann, Harrowgate Lane, has had great success this season with En- chantress Carnations, both the white and pink producing heavily, and with the present crop of buds a splendid cut is to be expected for Mother's Day. He also has a splendid lot of Spring plants in variety that are already in active de- mand : two houses of Killarney Roses are grown, besides a house of miscellaneous stock. W. H. Evans. Rowlandville, will erect a greenhouse the completion of which will be awaited with interest by our local florists. It is to be 150ft. x 50ft.. and is to be glazed with plate glass of an unusual size. The glass is to be 32!n. x 34in. and each pane weighs about 301bs., the sash bars and pipe supports are all to be of extra size to carry the weight. The house will probably be finished the early part of August and will be planted with Carnations, but it is principally in- tended for Roses, and will be planted with Killarney Brilliant next year. Carna- tions are the principal crop, and the way the varietv Alma Ward flourishes here it is a iov to behold: it could not be im- proved 'upon. Mrs. C. W. Ward is also 1 1 24 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. L. L MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS the Exchange when ■< E. CHILL CO. Wholesale florists RICHMOND. IND. will help all aroand If yon mention the Eictange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS Z2-Z4 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO "The Busiest House in Ciiicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Pleaaft mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 30 Bast Randolph Street CHICA.aO will help all aronnd if yoo mention the Bxctauige grown in lesser quantity. For nest sea- son 5000 Matchless are now being planted in one of the houses, this being the larg- est individual lot of this novelty to be planted in this locality that we know of his year. Besides Carnations, two houses of Snapdragon have been yielding a steady cut, while the Acacias again contribute their annual quota. William C. Smith, Rowlandville, whose compact little range is opposite the Evans' ^ place, has been confined to his bed with illness for the past three months. It is to be hoped that he will soon be about again. At John Kuhn's place, everything is in the best of form. All hands are now busy with the Spring work, filling up the houses left vacant by the Easter stock. Almost everything in the plant line may be found here and growing as it should be grown. A larg€ wedding order this week called for several loads of decorative and blooming plants. Mr. Kuhn has several large plants of Acacia pubeseens, and last year accomplished the feat of root- ing six cuttings that are now making vigorous growth ; this year's attempts wer« unsuccessful. Up in the Frankford district E. W. Gaehring has one of its finest flower stores. A handsome window always tastefully arranged, together with a pretty conservatory, keeps the Gaehring shop in the public eye. The next for- ward step will he in the shape of a Ford delivery car: the garaee is already on the place. Mr. Gaerhlng recently " exe- cuted the order for a golden wedding decoration that was upon a very elabo- rate scale. Besides his , David Colflesh h by being elected president of the''Wbod~ land Avenue Business Men's Association. G A. Thiele of Asylum Pike, is strong on Geraniums .ind Salvias nnd grows all other Spring plants in onnntity. Cycla- mens are another specinlty. Wm. H. LeGierse bad thn decorations at the Academy, for the Moose Ball. The scheme was carried to represent a sunken garden. Stephen Green of H. Bayersdorfer & Co. last week became the proud possessor Chicago Carnation Company - — A. T. PYFER, Manager— 30 East Randolph Street ^ CHICAGO. ILL Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, April 28, 1914 Prices~quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. Specials per^doz, 30-inch stems'. V^J"^^.'.'.'.'. " 24-inch stems 20-mch stems 18-inch stems Wliite.and Plnli Klllarney. KlUamey Queen Milady, special Mrs. Aaron Ward, special. . . Medhim Short Mrs. Chas. Russell, special. Medium My Maryland, special Sunburst Mrs. Taft, special. , All the Leading CARNATIONS— , ■ ("white 1.00 1 *F»"eV f White Es?- tev:::::::.. Asparagus, bunch...... Boxwood... '""^f.-.-.V. iSc.'per^'lb'. Ftm',Hardy-.-.-.-.-.-.'.-.-.- Galax Leaves ..per 1000 3.00 T^AtV, .60 .per bunc .25 Orcmds-Cattleyas.... ...perdoz i^'^-'t^^s-.''.-;:;::::: ISlLr^b^ur-*.^.-.- ■;:gg Violets ..w PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL. Reciprocity — Saw it Id the Exchange LILIES OF THE VALLEY FOR JUNE WEDDINGS BRUNS* CELEBRATED [CHICAGO MARKET THe BEST LIKED VALLEY IN AMERICA (COLD S10RAGE) $18.00 per 1000 Er> S9.50 per 500 $5.00 per 250 FLOmSTS' MONEY-MAKER '.$16.0O per 1000 $9.0O per 500 $2.00 per 100 H. N. BRUNS. 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago of a baby boy who, Mr. Green expects, will some day be one of the greatest salesmen ever seen in the vicinity of 12th and Arch sts. Ike and Steve are now to be seen in daily conference seri- ously discussing the merits of malted milk, and quietly rehearsing nursery Richard Draphried, affable salesman of the P. M. force, and erstwhile florist of 5th and Fairmount ave., also rejoices in the arrival of a young florist : the new- comer will be named Richard, Jr. Wesley Clark, of the Pennock Meehan Co., who has been ill in the hospital, is now convalescing at -his home in Moores- to-n'n, N. J. The Leo Niessen Co., which is now equipped with two autocars for local de- livery, will soon have another on the street, the make of which has not been decided upon yet. Joseph Josephs, the Columbia ave. re- tailer, will, this coming June, it is stated, become a Benedict. Congratulations! Raymond Brunswick of M. Eice & Co., recently received a letter from Mr. Esch- ner, who is now in Rome. Mr. and Mrs. Eschner will travel leisurely northward, visiting all of the principal cities on the Continent. The Robert Craig Co. has its place given over to an immense supply of 1 Spring stock that includes, besides a com- prehensive list of soft wooded plants, a fine collection of pot Roses, Crotons, ferns. Begonias and Cyclamens; all up 1 to the company's high standard. Eugene Bernheimer states that all the Roses that were in the wrecked house at North Wales are now starting into active i growth, and are apparently none the worse for their setback. The framework of the house is _ all up, and glazing is rapidly progressing. It is expected to : have the house all completed by the first of June. East; West, North, South— The National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our slogan can be found than tlie fact that although the headquarters of The Flo- rists' Exchange happen to be in New York City, from which center we receive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our subscribers that they make all their purchases from that city to the detriment of valued ad- vertisers located elsewhere. A. L. RANDALL CO. 66 E. Randolph street Wholesale Cut flowers, Florists' Supplies Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO.. Magnolia Leaves $1.35 per box Give credit where credit is doe — Mention EJicbange WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orderr Given Prompt Attention ! 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILLc Pleaae mention the Exchange when writing. Ferns for Dishes WHITMANI. Ertra i Ernest Oechslin/mvrRFtREstiiLL: Reciprocity — Saw 1 CHICAGO AND THE WEST Wholesale and RetaU Florists The J. B. Deamud Co. has had the first trailing Arbutus of the season : this came in during the past week. The first outdoor grown Lilac shipped to this mar- ket was also received by this house. This crop is ten days later this year than for several seasons past. P. W. Peterson, supt. of the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.'s greenhouses at Joliet, reports a splendid trade in rooted Chrysanthemum cuttings. About twenty of the best commercial vari; are grown extensively and propagated each season for wholesale trade in rooted' E. A. Orpet, of Lake Forest, came in on Friday to attend the Moninger boiler contest. There is nothing either closely or remotely connected with horticulture that Mr. Orpet does not keep himself well posted on. E. F. Kurowski, president of the J. 0. Moninger Co., sailed on April 24 from New York and will spend the Sura in Germany. Mrs. Kurowski has ac- companied him on the trip. Samuel J. Pearce is still cutting s good Lilies and is also preparing a large amount of bedding plants that wiU be in good condition as soon as the season for planting tender stock in this section be- Ales C. Gardiner of Superior, Wis., was in the city last week buying sup- plies for his new store, which he will ( in Superior on May 1. He believes there' is room for another store in his city, regardless of the fact that the new s he is preparing to open will be the fourth in the same block. Mr. Gardiner was formerly connected with Weilands, Inc., when it conducted a flower store in the Venetian Building in this city. Paul Klingsporn, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, states that while all other stock is in great abun- dance, Carnations are shortening ul supply and the prospects are that when Mother's Day comes around they will be less plentiful than usual. August Jurgens, 2247 Herndqn St., la still cutting some fine Narcissus Golden Spur, Emperor and Victoria. His last' batch of Tulips was Murillo, cut the past week. He is also cutting some good Val- ley, and has a large amount of desirable bedding plants coming on for later trade. The Florists' Exchange 112S POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Write for Catalogue and Discount* A. H. HEWS &, CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y., Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1765 a^ RED POTS That you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates — isn't that worth considering ? We also have a full line of Azalea pots. Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous " M0&& AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. Qen'I Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 23 WEST 23rd STREET A 'Weekly Paper Jos. L. Raske states that the Retail Florists' Association of Chicago wUl get out a small weekly paper for the benefit of its members : an appropriation of $150 weekly has been made for this purpose. Advertising in it will be free to all of the wholesale trade that work in unison with this association. The ap- plications for membership keep coming in well. They have now a membership of 200 in Chicago, and 40 out-of-the-city members. The E. C. Amling Co. received, on Monday, a large shipment of Lilac, in both the purple and white. This began coming in last week, and on account of the great desire for something out of the ordinary on the part of the local flower buyers, is selling well. John M. Cochrane has so much im- proved his greenhouses at 448 W. 119 st. that he has now one of the prettiest lo- cations and best equipped places in his section of the city. His Easter trade fully doubled itself in comparison with former years. Bulbous stock is grown extensively at his other store on Michi- gan ave.. and the sales made at the greenhouses require a good deal of stock. Boston ferns and bedding plants are in good supply, and the line of palms and decorative stock carried is the finest in that part of the city. A small line of nursery and ornamental stock is always on hand in some vacant property adjoin- ing the greenhouses. A Florists' Union A Florists' Union was organized in Eoseland on Thursday evening, April 16, with 17 charter members. It is the purpose of this union to afiiliate with the American Federation of Labor. The next meeting of this union will be held the second Monday in May, when the by-laws and other working plans of the union will be adopted. AH florists and their employees are eligible to member- ship. This union will be local in its operations for the present, and will em- brace in its workings all territory south of 31st St. A wage scale will be agreed upon which will be divided into three dif- ferent classes. A charter has already ger, secretary ; and H. urer. John Van der Wal has been conducting a profitable greenhouse business at 104th St. and Michigan ave. for the past ten years. He grows Carnations well, and bulb stock is in good supply durine its season. The neighborhood around 104th St. has built up so rapidly during the past few years that he finds an increas- ing demand for bedding plants and other stock among the property owners. Julius Zschau reports business good at his greenhouses at 29 E. 102d St., as well as at his store 11140 Michigan ding plants and decorative stock is all delivered from the greenhouses, all cut flower stock eoing direct to hie store every day. Carnations and bulb stock is made a specialty of during the Winter months, as well as a good line of pot plants that comprises about everything that can be secured. Mr. Zschau has been in business at the same location for the past 12 years. The foundation of the greenhouse and residence annexed is all of concrete blocks that give Ms entire establishment an air of uniformity and prosperity. The next regular meeting of the Retail Florists' Association will be held at the store of Joseph Raske on W. Washington blvd. on Monday evening. May 4. A large meeting is expected, as some im- portant business will be transacted. Moninger Boiler Tests The Moninger boiler tests came to a conclusion on Friday afternoon, April 24, and proved to be of much interest to all who attended. The tests were based on the amount of water that can be evaporated in a given time. For this purpose, the water that fills the boiler is weighed. The coal used in the test is also weighed, and the number of pounds of steam produced per pound of coal con- sumed is all carefully tabulated. The temperature of the fire box is kept by means of a pyrometer that registers the number of desrees of latent heat. The temperature of the smoke hood is also recorded by a second pyrometer, all of which has been carefully tabulated from day to day. A copy of all of these tabu- lations will be furnished on application to the company. The test was very sat- isfactory to the company, showing the heating' capacity of its boilers is from 2.5 to .30 per cent, greater under all con- ditions than is claimed for them. Among those that attended the test were the following : •Tohn Schrciber. Chicago. Jas. Henry. Chicago. Bartlett I^ewis. Chicago. Clark Williams, Chicago. Andrew Peterson. Hoopestown, 111. Fred. Ij. Thornton. Streator, 111. John D. Frisz. Vincennes, Ind. W. H. .Stevenson, Chicaso. H. M. Taylor. Oak Park, 111. Chas. J. Rupp, Irving Park. B, J. Mavnard, Chicago. Jos. Wall, Chicago. Henry J. Weber, Joliet. A\v. Strausburg. Joliet. H. F. Perpenbeck, Joliet. ■V^''m. Boemish, Joliet. Peter Nepper, Chicago, P. Seiter, Chicago. H. Wiseman, Chicago. Nick Jacques, Chicago. Nick Dahm, Morton Grove. W. C. Brandon, Chicago, D, F, Stevenson, Chicago. H. C. Auermann, Chicago. C. T. Carpenter, Chicago. J. F. Rose, Chicago, Fred H. Miller, Chicago. Fred C. Meyer. Blmhurst Emil Ehrhart, Park Ridge. gp. Park Ridge. "Lake Fores' ' Blmhurst E. H. Blameuser, Niles Cente Peter Dahm, Morton Grove. Nick Schaefter. Chicago. J. B. Moliter, Chicago. Sam. J. Pearce. Chicago. W. Jj. Paulinsky, Chicago. J. S. Stannard, Chicago. .T. F. Mclntire. Detroit, Mich. R. E. Sutton. Detroit, Mich. Chris. Blameuser. Nilos Center. Matt Wagner. Niles Center. Albert Lies. Niles Center. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT STANDARD SIZES OF 2-INCH TO 6-INCH A Waterproof Paper Pot It is the pot thi have been seeking, does not fold up oi apart, and saves weight and space for the shipper. receive a Certificate of Merit from the Soacty of Ameri- can Florists and Ornamen- tal Horticultunsts. Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do not keep them, send your m% ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM '^E. aLLaN PEIRCE, ^^^Eli^' Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Eschapge SPECIAL NOTICE WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. POROUS POTS PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH ^A'^ofif>^^Bck^Bu'!''vsVSis''^^^^\l^^By^B^. ORDER WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, Our Crtaloaie U an Onler maker-! PHILADELPHIA, PA. :li-iiich 5.25 1500 2H-inc 1000 ready packed • ites of Standard Flower and 'Bulb Pans. Can be shipped at an Price per crate as follows: 10003-inch »6.00 I 210 SH-i^h «3.78 8003H-inch 6.80 144 6-Inch 3.16 lTi^tch\\\\-::.::::-. tM i^oT-mch 4.20 , 3205-inch 4.51 I 60 8-mch 3.00 Our Spedalty, Long Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS. - - - - Po"ery FORT EDWARD. N. V. AUGUSTROLKER SI SONS, 51 Barclay Street. New York City. Agents Syracuse Red Pots ?rompt Service Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POntRY C. Breltschwerth, Prop. Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. PAPER POTS r GrowiD? For Shipping Sample, 1000, $1.50 FLETCHER & CO. Anbumdale, Boston, Mass. Crosby Paper Pots Big money s 1000; 2-i nd better i PRICES : F. O.B.Baltimore, of 5000 and up : 3-i 1000; 2l4-in.S1.50pe 81.35 per 1000. Prepaid by Parcel Post East of Mississippi River: 3-i S2.30 per 1000; 2H-ln. S "" 1000; 2-in. S1.70 per lOOC Pacific Coast and Cana^ S2.60 per 1000; 2M-in. S2.20 per 1000; 2-in. S1.85 per 1000. Philip Crosby & Son, !.00 per \ Reciprocity— Saw it in the Exchange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. Tbink of bs. Write us. Try os. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 213-225 PearlSt..NORRISTOWN.PA. Write Ibem .vou read this advt. in the Exchange Readers will confer a favor more than passlna value If. wl stock of our advertlsei I seelna the advt. ordering _ will mention The Exchange. 1126 The Florists^ Exchange NIKOTEEN aO% Strsnsth 't APHIS PUNK The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted irom Tobacco and carefully refined ,t .= riean and easy to apply. FuU pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporiies the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free Irom Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFC. CO.. Sf. Louis, Mo. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULHCING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles— always ready tor mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. D.,cr,i,t;v, Promotes rapid, steady growth. FM.r a„i Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Pric, ntcn Sold by 4,>;,„.„„ NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 275 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) M^TOPer 100 lb. fi'lf of Cah Moua"l!mon, N. Y VVE SELL 5|RECTTOTHEi^^^?S^iF\^ win Burn and || PerTSSSS"' Mail Qtder Direct to Us. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CoTmoUNtTb /BRNON. N. Y. Scotch Soot t. Better onglnal J2.75 per 112 lbs.; »12.50 per S60 lbs. Stumpp © Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St., NEW YORK Detroit, Mich. The t Is due — Mentioq Exchange PLANTLIFE local market holds forth no par- ticular feature. Supply is good in qual- ity and plentiful, with occasional changes ot too many Eoses one day and not enough the next, and so on all along the Jina. Among Oarnations Philadelphia Pmk IS so far ahead in quality as to form a fighting basis for retailers to get enough from the limited supply. Mr. Shobelin's Snapdragon also is wonderfully well done, and only the limited quantity causes trouble. Sweet Peas are the bouncing ball oi those retailers who seek for leadere. Nurserymen show great activity all over the city, and the many new resi dences built last Summer and Wintei will be well decorated with shrubs. Frank Danzer. PLANTLIFE : _ _ taining refined tobacco nux with the soil, acting *t the same time destrc m the ground before thej the plant. PLANTLIFE dusting on plo Cleveland, 0. Tills fertilizer. "Clean up wef re at work to Vize and First tion and aid . _ g up campaign. Mrs. Joseph lectii here, and all ke Cleveland Beauty. As brighten- le Nesbitt the ig greeohou When dry m packages tot retail trade. Baft of 100 lbs., JJ.50 Let U3 quote you prices m quantity. THE PlANfllfE COMPANY, ?f^^='««|g'_stree. Reciprocity— Saw 11 In the Exchance' pices of the State Agricultural Commis- sion, illustrating her talks with lantern slides and moving pictures of plant life and showing the results obtained 'in other cities by such a movement and the good there is to be got from co-operating with vacant lot and school gardening aetivi- At lidnight. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.!!j.j?r TOBACCO DUST, 2c. Sb.,L°,;°^' TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb TOBACCO STEMS, 50c. J; i"ibs'"'5 Ib.ba'le Special Prices In Tons and Carloada Lo 1 read, this advt. la the Excbanee , , --=--. — -i-sday, April 30. all clocks are to be set ahead an hour, as the city has determined to adopt Eastern time in the interest of the working man who will thus be given an hour more of sunlight after quitting his toil. Prac- tically all business houses are in accord with the proposed change, but as to date ""'" "■" Erie railroad has signified its rf operating by the new time, tain as to what confusion mav result from the change. It is to be hoped, however, that everything will soon be riinning smoothly and in harmony, for other cities in the State are considering the adoption of Eastern time also. VS eather conditions have not been very tavoiable for sowing seeds of any kind. but the past week has seen an excellent intention trade in all lines, particularly grass and vegetable seeds, bulbs and plants For the wholesale grass seed trade this has been the heaviest week of the season, and IS remarkable as such, for the climax is generally from ten days to two weeks earlier. However, this can be accounted for by the fact that farmers have been unable to plow their wet land. It is said on good authority that almost no Oats have been sown to date. Just now the market is flooded with Southern grown vegetables of all kinds, and home grown Rhubarb and Asparagus are appearing. The market gardeners are now busy on their land, planting and transplanting as rapidly as possible, for the season is now from two to three weeks late. Pausies and Daisies of a high grade are important items at Kendel's Seed Store now. As usual the store is crowded, and extra help has had to be got. Maurice Fuld, vice-president of the Ivnight and Struck Co.. Flushing, L. I has recently been in this city lecturing before the Garden Club, which is com- posed of many of our best known ladies who have become enthusiasts in garden- ing. Other visitors have included Mr Emerson of the Western Seed and Irri- gation Co., Fremont, Neb., and C F Me.yer of C. F. Meyer & Co., New York Dayton, 0. The „ of Dayton held a meeting last Friday at the Philips House, to dis^ cuss planting and the window box ques- tion, which the Greater Dayton Improve- ment Association is agitating The florists will hold their annual banquet on Thursday evening, April 30 at the Philips house. _ The plant trade is opening up very bly. A few warm, sunshiny day the market i Jtting an un will do wonde: W. J. Bngle is putting very fine lot of Pansies. Joseph J. Schaeffer is „„ usually large crop of Sweet Peas. Miss Bonnie Ewing met with quite a serious accident last week while visit- ing friends in the country, and although improving, she is still in a serious con- dition. W. G. Mathews has had another week of good decorations, two large ones being at Memorial Hall. Mr. Mittman of the Heiss Co. spent one dav of last week at Tippecanoe, O. ii. W. Jenkins has been on the sick list for a week or two. K. E. T. Cincinnati, 0. The Market Last week's market started with an oversupply that increased day by day and lasted into this week. Lilies were again the worst offenders, there seems to be no let up in the receipts, which are so large that they do not move out en- tirely at any price. Roses, too, are in very nearly the same condition ; they are of fine quality and sell pretty well though at low prices. Carnation cuts are not up to normal, and so fewer of these are ost than of any other flowers. Outdoor bulbous stock is coming in heavily. The Oalla cut continues large. The receipts of good Sweet Peas are rather limited. Antirrhinums meet with a poor call Other offerings include Lily of the Val- ley, orchids, miniature Gladioli and some very fine Pansies. Smilax is rather short of requirements. Notes Fred Gear was very busy through- out last week. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange ha.s been getting in some fine Pansies. Visitors include: W. H. Anderson of Lebanon, Tenn., and B. W. Schwartz of Lehmaier, Schwartz & Co., of New York Cit Martin Reukauf, representing H Bav- ■sdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 'is diie > arrive in town the middle of this i^fk. Teddy. Kansas City, Mo. The Market For the first time in several weeks, Kansas City florists are satisfiett with the amount of stock in the market, as well as with its excellence and the demand for flowers. The latter has been consistenfly good during the past quar- ter, the shortage of stock being the sole drawback. American Beauty Roses are m full bloom, and the crop of Roses and Sweet Peas is large enough to cause gratification to the most exacting mem- bers of the trade. Market prices are satisfactory also. American Beauty sell- ing at from $1 to $3 a dozen. Pink and White KiUarney, Bride, HiUingdon and Richmond are listed at from $3 to SS per hundred; Sunburst' and Bulgarie at from $4 to $10 per hundred; Carnation, f3 to *4: Valley, $3 to .$4; Hyacinths .1.4; Tuhps, Daftodils and Jonquils, $3; Sweet Peas and Freesias, 75c. to $1; Galax, bronze and green, $2 per thou- sand ; flat ferns, $4 per thousand ; and Smilax, $1.50 per dozen strings. These quotations give some idea as to the vari- ety of flowers available, as well as the more satisfactory prices. Many florists have announced recently that telephone orders for plants will no longer be accepted, except at the risk of the customer, who must guarantee to take what is given him at the florist's price. This change of policy is due to the unsatisfactory results arising from a telephone business. The customer is seldom pleased with the florist's choice, apparently, in many instances refusing to accept the plant, or demanding a dis- count for one of a score of imaginary reasons. Some members of the trade be- lieve that it is best to handle such cases as best they may, and that they cannot afford not to accommodate their patrons. Others, however, have decided to elimi- nate this unsatisfactory business, and will not honor telephone orders, except where the customer agrees to assume all liability. After a short depression, the George M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. is again securing its old quota of- current busi- ness. Several big weddings took place during the past week which helped to keep them busy. Samuel Murray has started a fashion which may prove to be popular with the ultra-fashionable and wealthy by exhibit- ing, during the past week, a number of ' women's hats trimmed with real flowers. Artificial flowers have been used in the place of natural ones in so many cases that it is refreshing to see the tables Joseph Austin at 31st st. and Troost ave., is specializing in porch boxes and baskets at present, with more than medi- ocre results. The florist has emphasized the value of such baskets recently with success. Party decorating work has been a fea- ture of recent activity of The Rosery, one of the popular establishments at Ar- mour blvd. and Main St., in an exclusive • residential section. Edward Ellsworth's services have also been in demand for garden work. He is manager of The The recent change of quarters made by Miss Lou E. Boggess has served to give the public an insight into methods em- ployed in making designs. Miss Boggess . works near a big plate glass window in the drug establishment at Eleventh st. and Grand ave. and unwittingly attracts ' a crowd in many cases. Terra cotta vases are in strong de- mand with H. Kusik & Co., local whole- salers, apparently indicating that the public taste has taken a new turn. James Biggam, who recently closed his establishment at 1017 Broadway, has joined the staff of Patrick Larkin, who will occupy his new retail and wholesale ■ establishment at Twelfth st. and Grand ave. within the next fortnight. Whether Mr. Biggam will work in the selling or producing departments has not been de- cided definitely. The Linwbod Floral Co. has completed ' a new greenhouse at its store at Thirt.v- first St. and Park ave.. and expects to sell many of its own flowers during the coming Summer, though some outside' ' purchases, will be made. S. B. Ware, president of the Seneca Fruit Co.. was severely iniured in his orchards near. Cedar Gap. Mo., recently when a box of 100 dynamite caps ex- . ploded. Mr. Ware was using dvnamite in the planting of young trees. His con- ' dition is serious. M. E. C. .' May 3, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1127 J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter Hill), MASS. ii LIQUID = NICO-FUME JJ = PAPER THRIPS, - APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING-rUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Write them yon read thiB advt. In the Elchangc thing for greenhouse and outdoor Destroys Mealy Bug, Brow ' ' . ' rips. Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, and without odor. Used according to direc- tions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and Elant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists ave used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for does and other animals, i^e. Effective where others fail. Dilute tvnb }4 Pint, 25c.; I_ . _ HGaUon, S1.25;Galloi •aekape. For sale hy Seedsmen • - Honses. If you cannot troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. BIG BLOOMS SPECIAL PHOSPHORUS with planting and pot- ting soil. After roots are made, top dress, little and often. S2.00 per 100 lbs. Cast with order Carbon Co..Ballston Spa.,N.Y Milwaukee, Wis. The Market Biisiiiiess since Easter has-been fine and kept up remarka.bly well. There is plenty of stock on the market, thus enab- ling the trade to take care of all orders. The principal increase in supply and the sharpest decrease in average prices was in Am. Beauty and otlier Roses. Where nobody was cutting Beauty a month ago, everybody was cutting it last week. The buyer of tRoses who could not be suited last week was extremely difficult to please. The quality of all Roses was beyond reproach, and the buyers' ideas as to price could be met. The bright sunny weather lias also bro-ught on the crop "of Carnations. The warm weather practically finished the single Violets and tlie doubles axe notliing e.xtra. There is no demand for them at present, the Sweet Peas taking their place for corsage work. Lilies hajve been a glut the past week, and there was considerable loss of stock that wag held over from Easter. The heat brought out the late Tiilies with a rush, so that there was far more good stock than would be profitaible prices, with no sale at all for soft, over ripe ones. Indoor bulb- ous stock seems to hold out well, the de- mand being equal to the supply. There is a shortage of good Valley. Notes Bolton & Hunkel report a good week, with many weddings and social events. Carnations are moving as fast as they come in, the price holding up well. Gius. RusCh Co. is getting in some fine Gladioli and Snapdragon, Mignonette, and Larkspur for all of wliic-h the de- mand' is good and cleans up daily. Ourrie Bros. Co. had a busy week, starting in on Monday morning with the inauguration of the new city administra- tion at the City Hall. Large baskets and vases of flowers were sent to tte different parties. Ait the greenhouses the company is rushing, to get out the shrubbery, which is beginning to come in on account of the warm weather. J. M. Fox & Son iad the decorations for one of the prettiest weddings ever seen in Milwaukee in the marriage of Miss ' Margaret Bigelow and Anson El- dred. The Church was decorated with Smilax, palms, ferns and Easter Lilies. On the pews designated for the family were biinV YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., t where credit 1b due — Mention Exchange Lily Bulbs Magnificum 8-9-in., 200 to case, $11.00 per case. I Special quotations Giganteum thousand lots. CALADIUM BULBS Cemetery or La^vn Cut Flower Vases White or Green Enameled (Peterson Patent) These will give perfect satisfaction to your Made in two sizes at the following No. 1 per dozen S2.00 per 100, S15.00 Less 10 per cent. No. 2 per dozen 91.60 per 100, $12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole owners of patent. Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the country. WM. F. KASTING CO., IS^yAJSril. " Beelproclty— Saw It In the Exchange Rose Stock of Quality Killarney Brilliant, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Cecile Brunner, Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Jonkheer J. L. Mock, Kaiserin, My Mary- land, Bride and Bridesmaid. The above varieties grafted Cecile Brunner, Mrs. Taft, Lady Hillingdon, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Milady, Double White Killarney, Kaiserin and White Killarney. These on their own roots Let us quote you on your Roses. Our specialty is Roses for greenhouse growing. Look for our advertisements in the Classified Section. ANTIERSOTmc, <*^(XoJiLconk!# GERANIUMS We have a quarter of a million of Gera- niums in 3-inch pots. Good, strong, topped and branching stock in S* A» Nutt, Mme. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presilly, Edmond Blanc, Marq. de Castellane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in 2-inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R.VINCENT,JR.&SONSCO.; WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND : vrbere credit la doe — Mention Eichange SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 1152— INDEX, PAGE 1153 1134 The Florists' Exchange •••••••••**•*************** Incoming May I • * Single. White Salmon S1.50 . Single. Yellow Copper 1.50 '^ Single. Orange Yellow 1-50 JL. Double. Above colors ■.... 3.50 ^ All colors mixed. Single 1 SO -X- All colors mixed, Double .:....... 3.50 , * FERTILIZERS * SHEEP MANURE. Fresh carload from the ■J|f West. S1.50 per 100 lbs., $26.00 per ton. / FINE BONE MEAL. S4.50 per 200 lbs. "TT NITRATE OF SODA. S2.25 per 50 lbs. -^ BEGONIAS GLADIOLUS fWm. Elliott &Sons/?,e^,STorf •••••••••••••••••••••^-^^T^-^^^ V ,-^ — J. 1^,^11 Before Planting LaSI VaOII Time Is Over Panama ^^ Niagara WE HAVE THEM-- BIDWELL ^ FOBES, Kinsman, Ohio Reciprocity — Sa O R D E R S Booked now for VALLEY fordng pip«, LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing OT for cut, BULBS from Holland, France and Japan. All for Fall delivery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER & SONS 5rBarcia»st..orp.o.Box752. Ncw Yofk Reclproolty — Saw It In the Eicbange Gladiolus Augusta, Dela Mark and White and Light; best florists' mixture, 12- 10, $8.00 per 1000. IJ^ up, first size; IJ^-lJ^. second size; 1-lM. third size. Mrs.FrancisKing, $16.00, $14.00. $12.00 per 1000. GroflE's Hybrids, and a good cheap mixture, $8.00, $6.00, $4.00 per 1000. Sizes as above. Cash with order. Rowehl & Granz niCKSVILLt, L. I., N. Y. and BULBS W.C.Beckcrt IOI-I03 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) Reciprocity — Saw It in the Eschange Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growen of Fu-I List of Flower and Garden Seeds Write them you read this advt. In the Erchange GLADIOLUS AMERICA, a inch circumference and up, »1.7S per 100, $16.00 per 1000. PRINGEFS, Mammoth Bulbs, S3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. WEEBER & DON ^'.'d^'^^'r.*' 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK CITY Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Plant Nowli for Summet I Flowering Lilium Auratum SPECIAL OFFER I SUBJECT TO BEING UNSOLD ON RECEIPT OF ORDER. I| 9 to 10 inch (100 bulbs per case), $8.00 per case, $70.00 per 1000. i"' 30 and 32 Barclay St. New York SEEPS for the FLORIST MC^TPDC; QUEEN OF /%^ 1 tlC^ THE MARKET The best extra early variety, large, double flowera, on long stem;, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue. Light Blue, Rose, Peach Blossom, Whitn. Trade Packet, 20o., Osi. 75o. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS. CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS. LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION Fottier, Fislce, Rawson Co. ™^ seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON I read thlg adTt. Id the Exchange ORDERS SOLICITED FOR FALL DELIVERY LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S np BRAND Fam..™.GIGANTEUMS-H''"i«"nm, FRENCH BULBS AZALEAS Etc. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street. NEWYORK ADVANCE ORDERS, 1914 FALL DELIVERY, OF JAPANESE LILY BULBS and SEEDS Write for Catalog to The Oriental Seed Co , SwI^f 330 Clement St.. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and aU GARDEN SEEDS ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADl Write for Prices ASPARAGUS SEED CANNAS True Plumosus Nanus 1000 $1.60. 5000 $8.00 2000 2.75, 10,000 10.00 ORDER EARLY Orders are filled in rota- . H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST„ NEWYORK LAST CALL CALADIUMS (Elephant Ears). 5-7. Peil(, M. WasUntfton.. MUe. Herat, pink Duke of Marlboro 2.00 Mr.. K. Gray Premiw, gold ed.. Pre.. Meyers Rich. wA.ce. . . , Sec. Chabwine..... Dahlia, Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE. Ml PRIMROSE XX SEED XX 12 and up 10.00 TUBEROSES Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl, 4-6 . . .86 CANNAS. Extra fine roots,. $10.00 per 1000 1.50 Ch. Henderson, Mme. Crozy, King of Bronzes, Eing Humbert, Indiana. Partenope, Pennsylvania, Pillar of Fire, Paul Marquandt. Louisiana, R. WaUace, etc. GLADIOLUS America. Mammoth bulbs .. . 1.60 MADEIRA VINES. Fine roots 1.60 CINNAMON VINES 2.00 Prices on all Summer and Fall bulbs, roots and plants cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay, N. Y Write them you read this advt. In the Exchaoge Improved Chinese Fringed. Finest grow Many colors mised. 600 seeds, $1.00. half pi 60c.; per 1000 $1.50; colors separate also. PRIMULA Obconica. New Giants. Pkt. 5t PRIMULA Kewensls. Sweet Yellow. 25c. PRIMULA Malacoides. Giant Baby. 25c. CINERARIA. Best large-flowering, c seeds, 60c. ulANI rARdla varieties, criticafly s 6000 seeds, $1.00; Ji pkt. 50c. Cash. Extras added. The Florists' Exchange 1135 The R.H.S. and NELROSE Probably no horticultural society in the world is more conservative in its awards than the Royal Horticultural Society of England, consequently its awards mean something. You may be sure we felt highly complimented when this society awarded Antirrhinum NELROSE the coveted A. M. at its April show. We have already an- nounced seven Firsts received at American shows within 14 months. Does this mean anything to you, Mr. Grower and Mr. Professional Gardener? Of course WE believe that NELROSE is a pretty good Antirrhinum, but these awards tell what the men you appoint as judges of your exhibitions think of it. Now is the time to buy. Plenty NELROSE the best pink Antirrhinum. Prize winner, bread winner, and winner of friends everywhere. Very stiff stem, beautiful color, every growth a flower, Summer or Winter— ab- solutely no blind wood. From 2-inch pots: Dozen, $3.00; 100, $12.00; 1000, $100.00. Rooted Cuttings, May and June delivery, one- half above prices. F. W. FLETCHER ® CO.. ^^^^^A^r^^ ^ ^eeb tCraire ^Report ^ NEW YORK CHICAGO EUROPE. ETC., s. C. Massie, ^ , - -j-president, W. F.Thi secretary (re-elected), C. E. Kendeu assistant secretary, S. F, Willard, Jr., both of Clevi Next annual convention wiU be held at Washington, D. C. June 23 to 25. 1914. PHILADELPHIA \ eapolis, Minn.; first iLDSON, PhUadelpha, European Notes No changes of importanoe have to be 'ecorded this week ; conditions are as ast reported all over Europe, the bal- ance of bright sunshine being all in favor if the North. At this season we should be busy with lUr grass and Clover seed trade, but ex- lept for lawns and golf links, the trade eaves much to be desired. The dealers n Clover seeds are not happy ; good amples have sensibly appreciated in 'alue, but medium and Indifferent parcels lan scarcely be given away, and unfor- unately the latter are very abundant. The Mangel seed trade has started in rood shape ; it is to be hoped that the Tops will not be so discouraging as they rere last year. The half-sugar varieties ire growing in popular estimation, but he heavier crops of Yellow Globe and klammoth Long Red are a very impor- ant factor in their favor. ' As regards 1914 crops of biennials, he Turnip seed growers are somewhat mxious just now on account of the uxuriant vegetation their plants are dis- ilaying; rarely, if ever, have the early varieties been in such an advanced con- lition at this date. The closing week in tpril is almost invariably frosty, and if ve have a repetition this year the de- truction will be alarming. Rutabagas lave not responded quite so readily to he forcing sunshine, and are at present airly safe.- If Carrots and Onions were not in ixistence, a fairly contented air would lervade the home of — European Seeds. Maltus & Ware. 6 Lan^ 16 cases bulbs, S. Kristianlafjqrd — IMPORTS, ETC., April 27.— S. S. N Amsterdam — Bernard Judae & Co., 1' Ibis, seed; MacNiff Horticultural Co. 15 cases trees, etc.: D. Hydemann, : :ase trees, etc.; P. C. Kuyper & Co.. 5: iases trees -'- - "-'* - ™ lases bulbs: itc. April 3. E. Paye, 1 pkg. berry ^igilancia— P. T. Montell >ls. Sisal: Cohen & Co., 270 bis. Sisal >. S. Vaderland — H. Langeler. 9 cases )lants: Lunham & Moore. 1 case plants ?. Henderson & Co., 3 cases plants; O i. Hempstead & Co., 100 tubs Bay trees I. M. Ward & Co.. 4 cases trees, etc. i. P. Darr.ow, 38 cases trees, etc. fuhus Eoehrs Co., 5 cases plants; A iolker & Sons, 2 cases plants: P. C tubs ..„^„, ^^....o,, , 'I cases plants, 190 tubs t . & Co., 14o tubs trees: McHu Co., 521 pgs. ^ ~ - - polls— Maltus & Ware, 3 Vaderland — Maltu Pres. Grant- Andrews, 7 -S. S. Ploridn 11 bis. palm leaves. S. S. Victoria— Gerhard & Hey, 2 . S. S. Campania — Maltus & New York Seed Trade Counter trade in the seed stores has been very active since early last week. Saturday was an especially busy day, and some of the more favorably located stores were crowded with buyers, and on Monday of this week also the throng of buyers was large. Sales, however, have probably reached high water mark, but it is expected that they will, though gradually falling off in volume, continue till later in the season than usual. The cold late season has not conduced to make it a banner year in the seed busi- Ralph M. Ward, of Ralph M, Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., is now on his annual business trip to Japan, where he will spend several months. McHutchison «& Co., 17 Murray St., received last week, on the S. S. Vader- land, 139 cases of palms, Aucubas, etc., and .382 tubs of Bay trees. Business with this firm is reported to be very sat- isfactory and orders are coming in freely. A cablegram from James McHutphison announced his arrival in Australia on April 27 whence he will proceed to New Zealand, and later to Japan. At A. T. Boddlngton's, 342 W. 14th St., all Roses are moving well and many varieties are now in short supply. En- couraged by more favorable weather the mail order business is lively. On Mon- day of this week Mr. Boddington at- tended the meeting of the Texas State Florists' Association at Waco. The closing auction sales of nursery stock on Tuesday and Friday of last week and Tuesday of this week, brought a great crowd on each of these days to the large auction rooms of the MacNiff Horticultural Co., 56 Vesey st. The bidding was lively, and the volume of sales very large, continuing from 11 o'clock to 6 o'clock each day. On Friday of this week the sales of bedding stock and herbaceous perennials, etc., will be- gin, and continue until the close of the auction season about July 1. Counter trade at the Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., has been especially heavy the last two weeks. A pronounced Do It Now I HERE are two kinds of people in the world — those who are getting ready to do something, and those who go ahead and do it. And knowing that all large and successful Lily growers use Horseshoe Brand Bulbs, some say they will use them too. And some go ahead and use them. The latter are most suc- cessful. When you know a thing ought to be done — do it. Those who wait, never get there. Write now for prices. COLD STORAGE BULBS Delivery any time. Good, substantial value. Money-making bulbs— order now. Giganfeum, 6/8 . . . Giganteum, 7/8 . . Giganteum, 7/9 . . . Oriental Orchids, 7/9 Oriental Orciiids, 8/9 at $20.00 per case of 400 at $21.00 per case of 350 at $22.50 per case of 300 at $15.00 per case of 220 at $15.00 per case of 200 Giganteum can be delivered f. o. b. New York, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Oriental Orchids f. o. b. New York only. ^ RALPH M. WARD & CO THE LILY HOUSE Z^:^ 71 Murray Street NEW YOfiK -Mentioa Exchange 1136 The Florists' Exchange For Counter Trade Nearly all the following are good money-makers, easy keepers, quick sellers in your shops from now till June 1. Take a trial order or renew your present stock. TAKE NOTICE— The GladioU are American grown and size indicates measure. Beware of clieap imported GladioU and offers omitting size. GLADIOLUS Tuberose Bulbs Chicago White. First size $40.00 Chicago White. Medium size.. 32.00 Hyde Park. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $45.00) 16.00 Mrs. Francis King. Medium size (3000 for S30.00) 11.00 Thick, healthy bulbs grown by U3. Augusta. First size 18.00 Our own growing — sound aiid healthy. America. First size 17.00 Our own growing sound and well graded. Florists XXX, Mixed (light colors) 16.00 Scarlet and Red Shades 12.00 Phik Shades 17.00 Striped Shades 22.00 Yellow Sliades. 30.00 Cured, graded and packed under ( supervision. IC Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf (4-6 Caladiums (Esculentum) 100 1000 5- 7 inch dr »1.75 $15.00 7- 9 hich cir 3.50 30.00 9-11 inch cir 6.00 55.00 Cold Storage Lilies New Storage Valley Packed in cases containing 500 pips nnr^iiiiiin VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE '^"°ri^^" I CHICAGO NEW YORK CANNAS ■ move our large surplus which we have on hand. ■ the following varieties of Cannas, in dormant roots Color Foliage Alsace .Pale Sulphur. . . Green Charles Henderson . .Crimson Green David Harum Scarlet Bronze Egandale Scarlet Bronze Gladiator Variegated- Yel- low & Crimson Green J. D. Eiaele Scarlet Green Louise Pink Green :wo to three eyes, at $1.00 per 100 : Color Foliage Louisiana Scarlet Green Martha Washington . Rose-pink Green Mrs. Kate Gray Orange scarlet . Green Pblladelptila Crimson Green Uncle Sam Orange-scarlet . Green Venus Rosy-pink Green Orange- scarlet . Bronze DAVID HERBERT & SON, bqxisoo, atCO, N. J., Camden Co. G-lve credit where c PANS IBS iiKiENPCssmm SmaU Plants, S3.60 per 1000. By maU 60c. per 100. Seed, Sl.OO pkg. of 5000. Cash with order ED IKUUIIirC Grower of the gnest FMSIES . B. JtnmilUJ, LOCK BOX 254. SOUTIPORT. COM. Write them yon read this advt. In the Blicbmine PLANTS,6ULBS and SEEDS It is our business to have what you want TRY US AND SEB S.S.SKIDELSKYaCO. 1213 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Catalogue for the asking. <8> Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid fay manufacturers upon receipt of 40 cents in postage. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST. PAUL, MINN. 1 yon read tiila advt. In the Bxchange Childs' Gladioli SEND FOR LIST JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLOWERFIELD. Lil.v-NirYi —- Give credit where credit Is due^Kfentlon Bxcbail£e J. BOLGIANO & SON Whdesde field and Garden Seeds BALTIMORE, MD WIU h«lp »U «roiiakinds to choose from, every one tested ; 1112 varieties of Asters, 93 kinds of Sweet |Peas, and 43 special strains of Pansies. Carl Cropp states that the business at |the greenhouses at Western Springs con- tinues good ; the shipping of perennials !and other nursery stock is going on daily, [the orders coming in remarkably well. iHe predicts two weeks more of good Iweather for handling all nursery stock. 1 S. F, Leonard, of the Leonard Seed Co., expects to be in attendance at the annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association at Washington, D. C, next month. He states that there is a strong desire on the part of many in the trade that the 1915 convention should go to San Francisco. The next convention pf the National Canners' Association will probably so to San Francisco also. William C. Langbridge, of the Jerome Eice Seed Co.. Cambridge, N. T., has been in this city recently conferring ivith the officers of the Western Canners' Association to consider the place of hold- ing the next national convention of the :anning and allied industries. The ex- icntive committee of the National Can- lers' Association win meet in Washing- on. D. C, on May 13. when it will be iecided in what particular city their next innual convention will be held. At Winterson's Seed Store every one busy. The packing and shipping of )ut of the city orders keeps several hands jnsy days, nights and Sundays: then it :akes a good corps of efficient and patient ialesmen to wait on the counter trade each day. On April 28 a car load of Bay :rees was received by this house that jpened up in perfect condition, being 13 fresh and green as when they left the lurseries in Belgium. At A. Henderson & Co.'s cold storage jilies were movine in many directions to :ill cities of the Middle-West and South, irhis house has a number of select custo- mers who buy these in large quantities ind are held here in cold storage, a por- Ton of which is shipped out each month. V. Miller is at the store this week help- DORMANT ROSES '":sr Extra fine 2-year-old dormant stock— for immediate delivery in the following varieties: Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses o-year-old dormant, low- """mo.oc We offer extra-strong forcing t budded stock, in the following varieties, true t Price, 75 cts. for 5 (of one variety), $15.00 p< > . I per 1000 (immediate delivery). M^FRED COLOMB. Carmine crimson; a grand Rose. ANNE DE DIESBACH. Bright carmine. BALL OF SNOW. Large, pure white. BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. Satiny pink. CAPTAIN HAYWARD. Scarlet crimson; perfect form CLIO. Satin blush; very fine new sort. DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Bright vermilion. EARL OF DUFFERIN. Rich, velvety crimson. FRAU KARL1DRUSCHKI. The finest white GEN. JACOUEMINOT. BrUUant crimson. JOHN HOPPER. Bright rose, with carmine center. MARGARET DICKSON. White, with pale flesh center MARSHALL P. WILDER. Cherry rose and carmine MAGNA CHARTA. Dark pink; one of the easiest Roses MME. GABRIEL LUIZET. Ught. satiny pink MRS. JOHN LAING. Rich, satiny pink. MRS. SHARMAN-CRAWFORD. Deep rosy pink. PAUL NEYRON. Lovely dark pink. PERSIAN YELLOW. Hardy yellow Rose. PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN. Dark crimson maro For prices, see above. Field Ramblers. Ctc. MARECHAL NIEL. Bright, rich, golden yeUo' grown. S1.25 for 5, $20.00 per 100. GLOIRE DE DIJON. Color buff, orange center, very sweet scented. Fieldgrown. $1.00 f"r ."i. S17.60 oer 100. CRIMSON RAMBLER. American grown. The onl3 stock for forcing Large, heavy plants, two years old, mossed and packed in bundles of 10, 3 to 6 feet. X.. $1.75 foi 10. $15.00 per 100; 4 to 6 feet. XX. $2.25 for 10. $20.00 pel 100; 7 to 8 feet, extra heavy, XXX, $4.00 for 10, $35.00 pel 100. DOROTHY PERKINS. Resembles the Crimson Rambler except in color, which is a lovely shell pink, holding a long time without fading. 4 to 5 feet, XX. $1.75 for 10, $15.00 per 100; 8 to 9 feet. XXX. $2.25 for 10, $20.00 per 100. TAUSENDSCHON. The new Rambler Rose. The name translated, means a " thousand beauties." .^iColi rose, shading to pink. $1.00 for 6. »16.60.per 100. Frau Karl Druschkl, or Snow-White Rose Everblooming Bush, or Baby Roses Standard, or Tree Roses .for bundle of 5, $16.00 I W< BABY DOROTHY. The same in habit as Baby Rambler, but the color of the flower is similar to Dorothy Perkins. Baby Dorothy, when planted out. flowers perpetually from Spring until Autu] «- - - . .. ._ nd exceptionally i MME. NORBERT LEVAyASSEUR (The original Baby Rambler) dwarf-growing, everblooming Crimson Rambler. This blooms when a E plant and forms clusters of flowers as large as the Crimson Rambler. 8! for 5. $16.00 per 100. These Prices (Grafted on Rugosa Stock) Standard Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Roses 4H feet. Assorted. 50 c Standard Hardv Tea, or Everblooming in the hardiest i about 4H feet. Assorted. the Trade only Small quantity of these varieties on hand. Write for revised list ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 3/ia west 14th street '^ 5^-Xt -'^'^M S J n May Sowing for fall Blossoms If you want a full crop of SILVER PINK Snapdragon blossoms throughout Fall and Zl'^.Y^cSk suTe.^"'ri^e of s^eld, ^iZ ^eJVffs fS?$°2^'or7''lort5.r' WE HAVE MENTIONED the great future for Snaps as bedding plants. Every sale means a repeat order. Here is one of a dozen cases: " T« r' <: nimchitrd- Park Ave., N. Y. City, Apr. .i5, 1V14. ^£a?t yea^'y^u'selt me at Seabright, N. J., three do.en of the mof perfect Snap^ dragons. They flowered all Summer and were a deUght to our eyes. I write for hve dozen more to cost the same, $1.00 per dozen. sincerely yours, MRS. F. A. D." We have only a few thousand plants left. The price is still $20.00 per 1000; S3.00 per 100; 200 for $5.00. All orders cash or C. O. D. Add a new winner to your list and order today. G. S. RAMSBURG. Somersworth. N. H. 1138 The Florists' Exchange Make a first-class investment by buying MICHELL'S Distinctive Primroses Primula Chinensls ^^^l' pi[i Prize Mixture. Even blending all colors. . .80.60 $1.00 Alba Magniflca. White 60 1.00 Chiswick Red. Red 60 1.00 Duchess. "\Mute, rosy carmine, yellow eye. .60 1.00 Holborn Blue 60 1.00 Kermesina Splendens. Crimson 60 1.00 Rosy Morn. Pink 60 1.00 Primula Obconica Gigantea Tr. Pkt. LUacina. Pale lilac S0.50 Rosea. Pmk 50 Kermesina. Deep crimson 50 Alba. A\ hiti 50 Hybrida Mixed 50 MICHELL'S Distinctive Cinerarias HTr. Tr. Pkt. Pkt. Dwarf Grandiflora Prize. Mixed colors.. .$0.60 $1.00 Medium Tall Grandiflora Prize. Mixed colors 60 1.00 James* Giant Strain. Mixed colors 60 1.00 Get Wliolesale List MICHELL'S H?u's°E Dept. S, 518 Marlcet Street PHILADELPHIA llcnaraffiic CooH 1 1 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Sccd'^^^ fl5Udl(ll;U3 OCCU 4 DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES. V tj o I BtelproeltT— flmw It In tli« Bidmte Fresh, true to name, beat quality $1.50 per 1000. .'fs YALAHA, FLA. T Plumosus nanus i i 1000 $2.00 4 ■ .5?99-^* 'i-76.Per 10??. ? 10,000 at $1.60 per .1000 I Peonies I $10.00 per 10 T cannme, >iu.uu per iuu. \ Tuberoses ^ Dwarf Double Pearl, extra large T she, $10.00 per 1000. I Gladiolus and Tigridias ? All the leading varieties. ? Prices on application. !J.M.Thorbiirii&Co.i ? 53 Barday Street, (T25), NEW YORK t S. M. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON. MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN. CUCUMBER. TOMATO . Squash. Watermelon, Sweet Com pnndence .Solicited —Our Advertising Columns— Read for Profit! Use for Results! ing out, while Gny Reyburn is on the road and is sending in some splendid business. One order received on Satur- day was well up in the thousands of dol- F. H. Henry, of Henry & Lee, Xew York, has been in this city with his fam- ily for a few day.s on his way to the Pa- cific Coast. Cleveland Seed Trade Trade is booming, and everyone is nished every minute from morning to night. The season has shown a scarcity of such nursery stock as California Privet and Roses, two big items. Local nurseries are hampered by the inability to get help and delayed shipments the hardv borde iemolne & PilB., Rue du Montet. to 142, Nancy, France. — Spring and mer price list of greenhouse plants, hardy plants. suit. and nearly out of the market, wholesaling at .$4 per bushel and better. Perennial plants of all kinds are now in, and are of excellent quality so find a ready sale. May 1 proved to be a cold day after we had been given a taste of warm sun- shine. In some places severe frosts were recorded, but on the whole it is be- lieved that little damage was done either to fruit or garden crops, although hoar frost was pretty general hoth Friday and Saturday mornings. Eastern time is causing little con- fusion here, as the city has taken kindly to the change which gives the working- man an additional hour of daylight after his quitting time. The greatest trouble arises at the Union Depot where the I^ke Shore, Pennsylvania and Big Four trains still use the Central time ; the Erie and Wheeling and Lake Erie rail- roads have already made the change. Interurban lines running East use East- ern time, but those going to the South and West cling to their old schedules. W. Catalogs Received Cal. — Japanese seeds "Nelrose" Winsjan Award We have several times referred to the fact that Fletcher's Antirrhinum Neh-ose has been on trial for Winter and Spring flowering in England. In that country Snapdragons have not hitherto been cul- tivated for use in Winter, but W. Wells, Sr., of W. Wells & Co., Ltd., who has twice visited America, took back with him a stock of the variety Nelrose and has given it a thorough trial. It is grati- fying to learn that that exacting body, the Floral Commitee of the Royal Horti- cultural Society, has now voted an award of merit to it. Messrs. Wells are going to arrange a group of 100 sq. ft. in plants and cut spikes of this Antir- rhinum at the Chelsea Show ( London ) , on May 19, 20 and 21, where it is ex- pected to make "a bit of a sensation." It will be very pleasing to those of us on this side if it proves that we shall have given a new race of Antirrhinums to our friends across the .Atlantic Ocean. Incorporations New Yokk, N. Y. — The business of J. Edd Weir & Co. of Brooklyn, N. Y., has been incorporated with a capital of $60,- 000 by .los. E. Weir, 149 Eightv-third St., Augustus .AI. Dauernheim and Arthur W. Hawkin.s. Easter Business (Questions will ie found on page lOo- ColTiinbus, O. — A — About the same last year. B — Large, C — Easter Lilii D — Lilies, Roses and Sweet Peas. E Roses. $2 loz. G — Lilies, each 25c. per flower; Gardenias, per doz., $12; Violets, per 100. ?2; Sweet Peas, per 100, $1.50 to $2. H— Plants. 1— Better this year.— LIV- INGSTON SEED CO. ASPARAGUS ASTERS Queen of Market, Snowdrift, Greg; Giant Comet, Hohenzollern, Lai Branching, etc. Fine plants, ready for setting in open grou , 82.50 per 1000. NATIONAL SHOW GARDEM ASTER5 Seeds, Plants or Blooms For high grade stock, write or wire HfRBfRT & flEISHAUER Aster Spedalis McMlNNVlLLE, ORE. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange W.E. Marshall &C(, Seeds, Bulbs and insecticides special Prices to Florisii 166 West 23d St., New Yerk Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Excbai' SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Delivery The L. D. Waller Seed Ci Specialists In SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now ready Price, on application GUADALUPE. CA. Thomas J. Grey Cc A. F. Braney J. P. A. Guerineau Peter M. MlUer Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 SOHlh Marhet St.. Boston. Mas JOHN WILK 155 West 33rd Street AcTosi from the Peon, and L. 1. Stmtion NEW YORK CITY A full line of fresh flower and vege- table seeds and Gladioli for fiorlsu. ad this adv VEGETABLE PLANT Wakefield. Flat Dutch, an,i ot 100. 75c. per 500, .r BlEEHORST. Montgomery, Ala. Never in the history of Montgomery has business been as lively as it has been since Easter. At no time has there been any let up, and it has taxed the force at Mention E-icbange I the Rosemont Gardens to its utmost. Not TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany "^^"■"■^ (Established in 17S7) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS Specialties; Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl-Rabi, Leeks, Lettuces, Onions, Peas. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlos, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed). The most perfect and most beautiful in the world, S6.00 per oz., S1.75 per yi oz., $1.00 per ^ oz. Postage paid. Cash only has the demand for plants, both by mail and local sales, exceeded all previous ones, but funeral work as well. The death of Judge Thos. G. Jones of the U. S. District Court, former Gover-^ nor, warrior, and statesman, called for sucb a quantity of flowers that it took several vehicles to carry the offerings to the cemetery. Scarcely any were fur- nished outside the Paterson establish- ment, and many high priced pieces were made. One was the seal of the State of Alabama on an easel, surmounted by three Magnolia leaves. Bedding plants and hanging baskets have been in active demand, and in many cases it has been a difficult task to keep abreast of the orders. The volume of business done in April exceeded, by twenty per cent., that of any month in the life of Rosemont Gardens. Outdoor flowers are plentiful and Sweet Peas and garden varieties are of- fered in our local papers at very low prices, but good average prices are main- tained at the stores. W. B. Paterson, proprietor of Rose- mont Gardens, has been ill for some time, but is showing some signs of improve- ment. Work on the new 400ft. houses is progressing rapidly and the benches are planted with Carnations as soon as fin- ished. Work on the roof will commence as soon as the planting is done. J. Haygood Paterson, and W. C. Cook, both members of the Patrol of Alcazar Temple of Shriners will attend the Shriners' Imperial Council meeting at Atlanta, May 12 and 13, and will be in line to help entertain temples visiting this city for the balance of the week. W. C. Cook. Louisville, Ky. Louisville florists report a nice volume of business for the end of April, and say that May is starting off well. The book- keeping departments are unusually busy handling the numerous small accounts which they get only now and then, but always at Easter. The Saturday busi- ness is picking up steadily, and the flo- rists are trying harder^ than ever to show some really attractive specials for Mother's Day. The weather has been cool, and for the most part clear. Stocks are doing unusually well and less foreign stock is being used than for some time. The main trouble at present is to dis- pose of it rapidly enough, and several very attractive specials have been adver- tised during the past few days. Wed- ding demands are remarkably active at present, and a good deal of funeral work has been handled. Florists Filled .John J. Haggis, who was connected with George Pandell. in operating two flower shops, one in the Starks Building, and one in the Paul Jones building, was fined ,$50 for doing business in the Paul Jones building without a separate license. George Pandell was also fined the same amount in the same court, which was the ordinance court, on the same charge. The two men had been associated in business for some weeks, and everything apparently was running smoothly. How- ever, a balance was due the Komstock Candy Co., part of whose store had been rented for a flower shop, and the Kom- stock people closed up the flower shops by legal proceedings. Haggis also filed a claim against Pandell, for a small amount of money. The available assets, however, are practically nothing. They consist of a cash register, a few tables, work benches and other odds and ends. ■ The ice boxes do not belong to Pandell. The failure was a surprise to the ma- jority of the florists because it was thought that the Greeks were doing well. They carried unusually fine stocks of GERANIUMS S. A. Nutf and La Favorite, 4-inch $7.00 per 100. COLEUS Golden Bedder, Firebrand, Beckwith Gem and Crimson Beauty, 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. VINCA Variegated 4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Also a full line of aU kinds of bedding plants. Write for prices if you need any. Cash with order, please Geo. W. Russell FishRill-on-Hudson, N.Y. Write tbem you read this advt. In the Exchange VINCA VARIEGATA Zy2-in., fine plants with trailers, S5.00 per 100; 2M-m., nice plants with trailers, suitable for baskets, $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS Strong, bushy plants, in bud and bloom, 3K-in. pots; S. A. NUTT, $5.00 per 100. ALPHONSE RICARD, and BEAUTE POITEVINE, 36.00 per 100. ,. These are fine plants, as good as any i 4-inch. I Cash with order, please. | JOHN R. MITCHELL MADISON, N. J. Write them yon rPad this advt. JQ the Eschange GERANIUMS I S. A. Nutt and others, 2-in. pots. S1.80 per lOO- j I S18.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, S3.00 per 100; 4-in.' COLEUS, VerschaffeltU, G. Bedd. others. 2-in. pots, 82.00 per 100. AGERATUM Gumey. 2-in. pot VINCA Variegated. S3.60 per 100; 3H-i -1.00 per 100. , S2.00 per 100. per 100; 3-in., per 100; 4-in. Howard's Star PETUNIAS. 2-in., $1.60 pe SALVIAS. 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. ASTERS. 2-in. pots, 81.00 per 100. CABBAGE. 26c. per 100; 2-in. pots, Sl.OO. CAULIFLOWER. . 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots, 1 PEPPERS. 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots, Sl.OO. TOMATOES EarUana, Dwarf Champlo Stone 2.5c. per 100; 2-i " " - Iden )per 1 S2.00 1 Cash with order. ERNKT HARRIS - - DEIANSON. N. Y. Give credit where credit 13 due — Mention Exchange The Florists' Exchange 141 ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Early Snow, Maud Dean, Yellow Bonnaflon, White Bonnaflon, Patty, Comoleta, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Smithes Advance, Golden Glow. Jl.SO per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Ctarysolora, Unaka, Harvard, Dolly Dimple, Roman Gold, Money Maker. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. W. R. Brock, December Gem, fine Thanksgiving White. $2.00 per 100, 18.00 per 1000. Chadwick Supreme, White Chadwicb, Golden Chadwick, Fink Gem. $2.50 per 100. Snld up to June 10th POMPONS. Souvenir d'Or, Quinola, Lulu, Miss Julia, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lagravere. $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Special price on M. Boimafion and M. Dean in large quantities. I have 50,000 Cuttings in sand now, and can fill orders on most varieties at once. ARTHUR COOMBS. Wholesale Florist >Vest Hartford, Conn. Write tbem y I Excbacge SPECIAL! For a Few Days M. Bonnaffon, M. Dean, JIJSO per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Ciirysolora, Unaka, Roman Gold, White Bonnaffon, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, S. Advance, Garza, Miss Julia, Lula, Ouinola, S1.50 per 100, Sll.OO per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. I have a ^cat many thousand of each of these varieties, striking root. This is (ine stock, large, soft and well rooted. 2000 RIcard IGERANIUMS. 3H-in. pots, in bud and bloom, 8c. MTHUR COOMBS, West Hartford, Conn. Rgclproclty — Saw It In the Exchange Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings April and May delivery. J2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. 2M-i°, pots, $2.50 per 100, following varieties: Fink Shaw Patty . Yellow Bonnaffon Wm. Turner Golden Glow Amorlta Unaka (Early Pink) Early Snow United States Cut Flower Co. ELMIRA. N. Y. 'Mum Rooted Cuttings Comoleta "1 .i. „j fSmith's Advance «rB"onnaffon »■'<• ^-'f/-" White Bonnaffon f f; '»» ^ HalUday Polly Rose „ Iniin Unaka Yellow Frost J P" *"'"' LPacific-Supreme Helen Frick I AU at f Chas. Razer Papsworth $1.75 Wells' Late Pink Nonln \ p. 100 i Chadwick Enguehard I $15.00 Dolly Dimple Roman Gold I p. 1000 L Chrysolora Cash or C. O. D. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES QUIDNICK, R. I. (J. H. Gushing, Prop.) P. O. Anthony, R. I. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH ®. CO. ADRIAN. MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Per 100 Bonnafion, 2H-inch $2.00 Rooted Cuttinga 1.00 VINCA VARIEGATA, heavy, 4-m. 10.00 SALVIA, ready May 1 2.00 MRS.W.RUMMlER,22BroadSt.,Carlstadt,N.l. DRACAENAS 6-inch, 30 cts. S-inch, 25 cts. 4-inch, 15 cts. A trial will convince you WM.EHMANN, Corfu, N. Y. : SOUTHERN STATES-Continued j cut flowers, and managed to get certain varieties when none of the other shops were able to. Mrs. C. B. Thompson recently fur- nished a large wedding for the Harworth family of Huntington, W. Va. This is a very old family and it was a big wed- ding. Mrs. C. B. Thompson is a mem- ber of the Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs which recently held its twentieth annual meeting in Louisville. The meeting was not only a good one, but gave the Thompson shop a great deal of work to do during the three days' ses- sion held in Louisville. A. M. Sanders, of Poehlmann Bros., Chicago, was recently in Louisville, call- ing on the trade. He handles a complete line of florists' supplies, besides all lines of cut flowers and potted plants. Miss Edith Walker, of the WilUam Walker Co., staged a big Carnation spe- cial on Saturday May 2, of home grown Carnations from the company's farm near Anchorage, Ky. The Carnations were of unusual size and color, and the big Fourth ave. window was loaded down with huge baskets. An Odd Iiine Job's Tears are in strong demand at some of the florists' shops at present for bead making. As is commonly known the center part of the seed is practically hollow, and by passing a thread through and using variegated colors, a rather pretty effect may be had. A number of the local people have been wearing neck- laces of this sort of late. M. R. Metcalf, of the A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, was in town during the i past week. He carries a complete line of everything that the florists or growers Manager D. E. Weller, of the New Nanz & Neuner Co.. reports business as being very good. The work at the farm I near St. Mathews is very heavy. Re- i modeling of the greenhouses is going on ] rapidly. Among other recent events which gave ' the Louisville florists a good deal to do, j was the annual ball of the children's dancing class of Miss Meme Wastell. This class is composed almost entirely of the little tots, and nearly all of them are children of wealthy parents, as Miss Wastell is generally considered to be the best as well as highest priced dancing teacher in the city. The exhibition was given at Macauley's Theater, and a tre- mendous number of baskets, bunches and dainty lots of flowers were presented. Jacob Schultz is still campaigning for his one dollar box de luxe, and is getting a steady run on these. A slide at the Majestic theater is being used to adver- tise the box. H. F. Hillenmeyer & Sons, nursery- men, of Lexington, Ky., have been in the nursery business since 1841. They han- dle everything for the orchard, lawn and garden such as Strawberry plants, fruit and shade trees, shrubs. Asparagus, Grape vines, Roses, Peonies, Phlox and seed Potatoes. A considerable mail or- der business is bandied but no agents are employed. J. E. Marrett, a florist at Baxter & Elwood aves., Louisville, said that things were going along very nicely with him at present. O. D. C. Waveely, III. — Mrs. C. N. Richard- son has erected a new greenhouse. She was formerly in the florist business at Palmyra. ^ „ Chaeleston. Kanawha. W. Va. — The Winter Floral Co. has suffered the loss of an automobile delivery wagon •hich caught fire while out on the street. Seasonable Plants and Cuttings SATISFACTION Miscellaneous Stock I 100 1000 Asparagus. See Classified, paee ! 1172. Begonia Chatelaine, 2K-in $6.00 S50.00 GUARANTEED Roosevelt Ferns, best of the Boston type. Strong bench plants, 85.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Whitmani compacta, strong, bench plants, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000._ Rose Plants Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in 15.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 6-in 25.00 Gardenia VeitchU. 2M-in 7.00 60.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2-in 2.00 17.60 Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol, 3-in 4.00 Gladiolus America Finest bulbs 2.00 14.00 Hydrangea Otaksa. 2ii-m 4-00 35.00 Hydrangea. Best French varie- ties. 2Jf-ii 6.00 Petunia, Double White. 2}i-in 2.50 20.00 Smilax. 2 Ji-in 2.50 20.00 Snapdragons, Silver Pink, Yel- low, Whit " ■ -■ • Kiilarncy BrUllan 2K-"nch Own Root Grafted 100 1000 100 1000 Carnations Rosette, White Enchantress, Dorothy Gordon, Rose Pink Enchantress, En- chantress, Mrs. C. W Ward, Harlowarden, Winsor, May Day, White Winsor. 2-in. and 2M-in., fine stock, 84.00 per 100, 835.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings of above, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 1000 Pink DeUght, 2-in., S6.00 per 100, 850.00 per 1000. 1000 Gloriosa, 2-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Cyclamen Seedlings KiUarney Wird.; Mrs. Aaroi Mrs. Taft American Beauty, : Prices on all other va Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings Lynnwood Hall, _ __ _ ig. Dasse, Yellow Ivoiy,'Nagoya, Merry Jane, Dolly DlmPle. Comoleta, W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink',Frick, Winter Cheer, Hirondale, Harvard, Cul- UngfordU, Pink Gem, Ramapo. The following, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000: Ivory, Polly Rose, Whit_e Dean, Jp^'^ Dlden Glow, Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, PadBc Supreme, Amorita. Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered White with Red Eye, Pure White. 2Ji-in. pots of above, 85.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek). 2K-in., $8.00 per 100. 260 or more at 1000 rate. Boston Ferns, well established bench plants, I 'M~UMS. " RSS Cutting. 100 $2.00, 1000 $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. $17.50; 2M, 100 $3.00, 1000 $25. Send for Complete Catalogue of Plants and Cuttings For other stock, see Classified Pages 1172 and 1173 ROMAN J. IRWIN '^^ 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK ■ credit where credit Is dne— Mention Exchange 50,000 Bedding Plants Ageratum. White and blue, 2-in.. 82.00 Alyssum. Double white, 2M-in 2.00 818.00 Abutilon Savitzii. 2-in 2.00 Begonias, 4 varieties, 2-in 2.00 Coleus, 10 varieties, 2K-iii 2.00 18.00 Cuphea (Cigar Plant). 2-in 2.00 Cyclamen, Winterich's strain 5.00 indivisa. 3-in 6.00 indivisa. 5-in 20.00 Fuchsias, assorted. 2-in 2.00 Fuchsias, assorted. 3-in 5.00 Feverfew. 2H-in 2.00 18.00 Geraniums, mixed. 2)^-in 2.00 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi. 2-in 2.00 Geraniums, Ivy mixed. 2H-in 2.50 Heliotrope. Dark blue, 2-in 2.00 18.00 Ivy, German. 2>^-in 2.00 blue, K. MaUard, First Class Stock 100 1000 ''ire!l"!in''."; .'^""'"^.■.'°".''.'%2.60 $22.00 Marguerites, Mrs. Saunders, double Mrr'^ueritiV' Yellow, ik bud. 2H-ii"- 2:50 20.00 Marguerites. Yellow, m bud, 3-in. Marguerites. White, m bud, 2}^-in Marguerites. White, m bud. 3-m . . ».-- Nasturtiums. Mixed, 2H-m. 2.50 Petunias. Double assorted, 2-in. .. . 2.00 18.C Petunias. Double assorted, 3-in . . . . 5.00 Petunias. Double assorted, 4-in... ., ■ 1000 Salvia Splendens, Bonfire and Zuncn. !.00 18.00 Sna^dr Pink, Ivn-i Swainsona. ' New, English, Silver Pure wiiite, 2-in (Inch Plant). 2-in. Ten Weeks Stocks. 4 colors, 2-m Vlnca Varlegata, 2-in Vinca Varlegata, 4-m Verbena Mammoth, m 4 colors 1 Exchange The damage was about $500. TRANSPLANTED FROM SOIL Marguerites, Saunder, double.. Verbenas. 4 colors Salvia BonEre Lobelia Compacta ROOTED CUTTINGS LAST FALL'S SEEDLINGS No C. O. D. unless one-third accompanies order. If cuttings or transplanted seedlings are desired to charges. Samples, 10c. , to cover cost of forwarding. ; add 10c. per 100— earner 9 F. C. RIEBE, Webster, Mass. 1142 The Florists' Exchange THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. MANUFACTURES OF Self-Tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (Patented) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA -i) i) (fe- SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES "THE LOOP THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price List C Carnations From Pots We have several thousand fine young plants to offer from 2-in. and 23/^-in. pots. This offer holds good until they are either sold or planted in the field. White Enchantress, $3.50 pei 100, S30.00 per 1000; Shasta, S3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; Pink Delight, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Rosette, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS We have: Harcourt, white; Presilly, light pink; Barney, cerise; Castries, cerise; Decorator, o. scarlet; Marvel, best red; S. A. Nutt, crimson. •MUMS You should have our "IMPROVED BONN- AFFON." You can plant it in June and get the same lesults as you did by planting the "Major" in May, and the blooms will be larger. $15.00 per 100, SIOO.OO per 1000. Will have quantities of all the best commercial varieties in 2-in. pots during benching time. Send for our list. We are booking orders for POINSCTTIAS, for July and later dehvery. 2l4-m. pots at S5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. A.F.J. BAUK INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA sss 500,000 Carnations We« s. All cuttings from stock plants grown lor cuttings onjy i ) have some cnoice potted stock for April, May and June del r orders ahead for potted stock if you want to be sure of it. 100 1000 2-in. 1 of Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Our cond 100 1000 2-in. Light pink..J3.00 S25.00 S35.6o ! Dorothy Gordon. Pink. $3.00 S25.00 S35.00 Pure white.. 3.00 25.00 35.00 Victory. Scarlet 3.00 25.00 3.5.00 Rose pink.. 3.00 25.00 35.00 White Wonder 4.00 35.00 45.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward. Pink... 3.00 25.00 35.00 , Rosette. Dark pink; fine 4.00 35.00 45.00 nough in favor of our Pure White Enchantress. Order some of that il you don't 5 per cent, off, cash witil order. Enchantress. Smith & Gannett, °^^.^^^- Carnation Cuttings ?!!'tu? n"I%s *^ ized in this line for years and know what good stock le. . I offer 5 per cent, oft for cash with order. This will more than p«y Bhipping charges for you. April and May delivery from pots. Cash or references. Pots Pots 100 1000 100 100 1000 100 Bnohantress $3.00 $25.00 $3.25 Rosette $3.50 $30.00 $3 75 WUte Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.25 C. W. Ward 3,00 25 00 3 25 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.26 White Wonder 3.50 30.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 3.25 Gloriosa 3.50 30.00 3 75 A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Carnations 5000 Winona, out of soil $2.00 $15.00 1000 Salmon Beauty, out of soil 3.50 30 00 600 Yellow Prince or Yellow Stone 8.00 QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, Quidnicl(,R. I. (J. H. Gushing. Prop.) P. O. Anthony. R. I. CWe credit where credit la due— Mention Eichajge will help aU aroond If too mention thi. Biehanga CARNATIONS F.BORWRfiSONSC*. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA The New Carnation 'Alice" Gloriosa and Enchantress. A Marvellous Bloomer WUl be dissemmated PETER FISHER, ^rkklk Reciprocity — Sa Ready Now for Immediate Delivery PhJIiiielphia Pink CARNATION The best in sight today. 2-inch pot plants, $12 00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 Betz BIdg., PHILADELPHIA the Exchange SPLIT CARNATIONS ^Qidckly, eaiily^aad cheaply mead«a. Na tooli required Pillsbury Caraation Staple Patented 1008 I. l!pillsbijry GALESBURG, ILL. ■edit Is due — Mention E^cbanKP BOOK of WATER GARDENING l^Hi A.T. DeLa Mare Ptg. ®, Pub. Co., 2 Daune St., New York Providence, R. I. Carnations have been to the short side, with the growers holding back for Moth- er's Day, starting as early as last week, so the storemen were caught unawares. .Several found themselves sihort on Satur- day. Eoses are plentiful, with the Violet season over. There has also been a heavy demand for Peas, the local growers being unable to fill orders. Lilies are a glut on tile market, and outside Daffodils are coming in fas'ter than they can be han- dled, Joseph Koopleman has bought the greenhouses of Andrew Olsen of River- side, and will take possession on .Tune 1. lOnsene Anpleton has introduced a new patent for holding wire picks, and the local florists who have used this device hiue found it useful. It does away with the wired picks being scattered over the benches. William Hay has bought a new Chalmers "Six." John Foster has moved his store from Fenner St. to Westminster, opposite Macnair the Florist is featuring Lily phi nits for Mother's Day. I '\'isitors in the city were Mr. Greene of Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, also Mr. iSkidelsky of Philadelphia. Miss Florence Willard reports funeral work good, having had the blanket for the Fillmore funeral, also a numbe designs for Dr. Wells. Mr. Lament, formerly eruplo^e(l J. A. Budlong, has left, and i managing his own greenhouses on 1 1 St. W \ Pawludiel, R. I. Misrepresentation on the put t solicitors or "crepe chasers' is ciu in uneasiness among the florists in tin vicinity-. Honora.ble ways ot obtim i orders' may be all right, but when i i tors copy a list of the names of th I ceased from the daily press and ili n rush to the grief stricken relatives I iin ing, it is alleged, in many instinct ihi they have been directed by such oi u li a party to take the floral orders tin i something that should be disappro\ 1 and discouraged by every flonst w h I> lieves in upholding the dignity of our in dustry. This kind of soliciting business is fast becoming a nuisance and assum- ing a serious- aspect and, unless some discretion is used by those who are in- dulging in this practice, it may in time reach su^h proportions that it will call for concerted action hy those who believe in holding the business on a dignified Tuesday will be plant day for the citizens of Pawtucket, in connection with the scheme started by this city for a "Clean Up and Paint Week." In Attleboro, Saturday was celebrated as Carnation day for the boys of the Y. M. C. A. camp fund, and these dis- posed of a large number of flowers. Prof. Stene will be present and de- liver' a lecture at the next nieeting of the Lonsdale Botanical and Field Naturalist Society. Fred Hoffman, of East ave., has a large bed of Pansies and an immense amount of Geraniums for his Memorial Dav trade. C. A. K. Worcester, Mass. Business has dropped off somewhat during the past week, due to the stormy and disagreeable weather. Sales, which have been held on Saturdays for the past couple of months by many of (he florists, were not so much in evidence. This was due to a tightening up of the market, and also because of the large quantities of red and yellow flowers T^-liich were dis- posed of to the Worcester participants in the Antis and Suffragist parades on [Saturday. Carnations are coming in in larger quantities than any of the other flowers, and will probably be right in line for Mother's Day. On Thursday, May 7, the Worcester County Horticultural Society will hold its second regular exhibition. The main attraction of the show will be table decorations. Some of the chief competi- tors along this line will be H. F. A. Lange. C. D. Mackie, of the Denholm & McKay Cut Flower Dept., Mrs. P. G. Forbes, of Forbes & Forbes, and Miss Lucy Coulson. Besides table decora- tions, some of the flowers called for are Hyacinths, Tulips, Azaleas, Pansies and Zonal Pelargoniums. William Anderson of South Lancaster, Mass., will be judge. Commencing June 4, exhibitions will be continuedi each Thursday. The Denholm McKay Cut Flower Dept. is busy with wreaths and other arrangements foT Memorial Day. Busi- ness for the past couple of weeks has been very good, taking into consideration the disagreeable weather. Mr. Mackie sold a large quantity of red Roses to .4nti-Suffmgists. The Quarry Floral Co.. Franklin St.. reports business very good. It has had several decorations for weddings in the pa?t couple of weeks, and has a large number on the books for June. There has lieen plenty of flowers to supply the wants of customers, both in the cut flower line and for funeral work. Pros- pects for Memorial Day, as reported by Mt. Quarry, are exceptionally good. Rutland, Vt. Funeral work has been a steady thing throughout the week with all the florists. All surplus stock has been cleaned up. With the demand for Carnations still firm, the home cut has run low, and we are all calling on "Bean Town" for part of our supply. Tlie weather h The Florists' Exchange 1143 i^^»^»^^i»NI^»^M^»N»^»^N%»»»D»iii^l»» ||>^%^I^ |li^^^»N»ft >^^»^N^^Ill^<»^NW^%l^^»^»«l^%%^»^H>»'i>«<*N^»»»»l^»^Ni»i»'i^-in. GREVILLEA (Silk Oak). $3.00 per 100. 2M-in. BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine. $5.00 per 100. 4-in. DRACAENA Indivisa. $6.00 per 100. COBEA Scandens. From trays, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. J. ARNOLD, HOMER, N. Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange A f[W GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRACAENA indivisa. 3-in., 85.00; 4-in.. SID.OO; S-in., 825.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2}<-in., 85.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., S2.00 per 100; 3-in., S5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS 3-in., 10c.; 4-ln., 16c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-in., 2c. each; 3-in., 85.00 per 100. 2-yr-oId clumps, from ALTERNAN- COLEUS Verschaf- feitii and Golden Bedder; AGERATUM, GEO. M.EMMANS, Newton, N.J. wm help ail aronnd If 7i-in. S3.00 ACH YRANTHES, 5 sorts 2ii-ia. 3.00 ABUTILON Savitzil 2M-in. 3.00 ABUTILON Savitzii 3 -in. 6.00 AGERATUM, Blue and White. . . . 2 Ji-in. 3.00 AGERATUM, Blue and White.. . .3H-in. 5.00 ALTERNANTHERAS 2M-in. 3.00 AMPELOPSIS Veitchii 3 -in. 8.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 2>i-in. 3.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 4 -in. 10.00 BEGONIAS. ErfordU. Vernon, Crimson Bedder and GraciUs 3..00 Rosea 2 -in. BEGONIAS, Varieties for Basket and vases 2H-in. 4.00 CUPHEA Platycentra 2}i-in. 3.00 COLEUS. All leading sorts 2}i-m. 3.00 COLEUS. All leading sorts 3 -in. 4.00 CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa 2Ji-m. 3.00 DRACAENA Indivisa 4 -m. 15.00 DRACAENA Indivisa 5 -m. 25.00 DRACAENA Indivisa 7 -in. 40.00 ENGLISH IVY 4 -in. 8.00 FEVERFEW. Double White 2 Ji-in. 3.00 FUCHSIAS. Double and Single. . . 2M-in. 3.00 FUCHSIAS. Double and Single.. .3J^.in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2M-in. 3.00 GERANIUMS. Double and Single3H-in. 7.00 Special Varieties 3H-in. 8.00 Double and Single 2ii-m. 3.00 Ivy-leaved Double 3J4-in. 8.00 Fragrant Rose, etc 3H-in. 8.00 Fancy-leaved 3}4-m. 8.00 HELIOTROPE 2M-in. 3.00 HELIOTROPE 3)i-in. 6.00 IVY. German 2Ji-m. 3.00 LEMON VERBENAS 3 -in. 6.00 LEMON VERBENAS 2Ji-ln. 3.00 LOBELIA. New Double Blue 2M-in. 3.00 LOBELIA, New Double Blue 3 -in. 5.00 LOBELIA, Dwarf and TraiUng.. . . 2}i.in. 3.00 MOONVINE, True White 2Ji-in. 3.00 MOONVINE. True White 4 -in. 10.00 PETUNIAS. Single Fringed 2Ji-in. 3.00 SALVIAS 2M-in. 3.00 SALVIAS 4 -in. 6.00 SWAINSONA Alba 2Ji-in. 4.00 STEVIA. Compacta and Varie- gata 2Ji-in. 3.00 TROPAEOLUM. Double 2M-in. 4.00 TRADESCANTIA 2M-in. 3.00 VINCAS Variegata and Elegans... .3 -in. 6.00 VINCA Variegata 4 -in. 10.00 VERBENAS 2Ji-in- 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE WOOD BROTHERS FISHKILL, N. Y. Reciprocity— Saw it II liEK^tRI#RR«#Blifc04Rfl#^ SUMMER GROWN— WINTER RESTED I Not a Surplus or Culls, Baby Crimson Rambler. BaU of Snow. White. H. P . . . , ~ ' " Blush, a'g. Baltimore Belle. Bessie Brown. Flesh, H.T. ' Yellow, Tea. H. P. 3.00 25.00 3.00 27.50 3.00 27.60 3.00 25.00 4.60 40.00 3.00 26.00 H. ^.. a'g. Coquette dcs Alpes. White. K. Climbing American Beauty. Ked £>.uu 4a.uu CUmbing White Maman Cochet 3.50 30.00 Debutante. Pink H. W 3.00 25.00 Duchesse de Brabant. Pink. Tea 3.00 25.00 Etoile de Lyon. Yellow. Tea 3.00 27.50 Eicelsa, Red Dorothy. H. W.. Q'g 4.0C 36.00 Giant of Battles. Red. H. P 4.00 36.00 Graf Zeppelin. Red. a'g 3.50 30.00 Helen Good. Pink. Tea 3.50 30.00 James Sprunt, Red Q'g N 3.00 25.00 Jeanne d'Arc. White Baby Rambler.... 3.00 25.00 Keystone, Yel. Cl'g Pol 3.00 25.00 Mme. Caroline Testout, Pink, H. T. . 4.50 40.00 Mme. Charles Wood. Red, H. P 4.00 36.00 Mme. Jenny Guillemot. 100 1000 100 Yel., H. T J3.50 »30.00 $12. Mme. Jules Grolez, Pink, H.T 3.50 30.00 10. Mme. Franzisca Rruger. Yel., T 3.00 25.00 10. I Special Crops for May Plantins[ --.stera ....... IIIMJ ■ IMII^III^ Sir Thomas Upton. WRite, H. SouTde la Malmalson, Pink B, A few of 250 in Spring Mile. Helene Gambler. Yel.. H. T J3.00 $27.50 i Marechal Niel. Yellow. Q'g 3.50 30.00 Marie Louise. Pink, Tea 3.00 25.00 Mary Washington. White, O'g 3.00 25.00 Mignonette. Pink. Pol 3.00 26.00 Mrs. A. R. WaddeU. Yel.. H. T. 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Ben R. Cant. Red, Tea 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Taft, Crimson Baby 3.50 30.00 New Century, Pink H. R 4.00 36.00 Philadelphia Crimson Rambler. Q... 3.00 25.00 „. ... „..„,„.. . __ ^^^ rie 3.00 25.00 H.T 4.50 40.00 I. H. P. R.... 4.00 List of ^ILEEDLE^MS - . 3.00 27.60 South Orange Perfection, Pink H. W 3.00 26.00 Sweetheart, Pink H, W 3.00 26.00 Tennessee Belle. Pink, CTg 3.00 25.00 Trier. White, O'g 3.00 26.00 Vick's Caprice, Var. H. P 3.60 30.00 WUte Dorothy Perkins. O'g., H. W.. 3.50 30.00 White Maman Cochet. a'g Tea 3.00 27.50 R. Smith. Pink, Tea. Yellow Rambler. Aglaj MIDDI,E ATLAN-nC STATES J. W. Blakely. Broad st., has been kept very busy with funeral work and decorations. Mr. Blakely is one o£ the oldest retail florists in the city, and has been in the same location for the past 20 years. John White, Jr., of 1272 Clinton pi., reports that his business has been very good the last week or so, having had plenty of funeral work, also several large decorations. Mr. White is a large grower, having eleven houses devoted to ibedding plants, as well as a good assort- ment of cut flowers. At the present time Mr. White is growing a very large amount of vegetable plants of all kinds. J. M. W. Newark, N. J. Business has continued very satisfac- tory. Funeral work made a very lange increase in the week's work and there has been a very large number of wed- dings. The prospects continue to look very good, as several of 'the florists have large orders for the coming week. Notes H. A. Strobell of 931 Broad st. reports that his business has been very brisk since the Easter rush, with cut flower trade exceptionally good. Mr. iStrobell also said that the funeral work the last few weeks has been tremendous. He Tias also had several large weddings the past week. Philips & Philips of Broad St. report that business has continued to be good. They have had quite a few decorations. Mr. Philips at ail times carries a large assortment of cut flowers and plants in his greenhouse in the rear of the store. H. C. Strobell & Go. now occupy their new store at S95 and 897 Broad st. This is about twice the size of the old one and much lighter ; in fact, it is far better in every way. Mr. Strobell expects to build a good sized greenhouse this Sum- Harry I. Stein, manager of the flower department of Hahne & Co., reports that he is doing a large business in dormant stock. aJso in the cut flower department. Mr. Stein has just installed a very hand- some new ice box which cost him about $2,500 complete. J. H. Harvey, 406 Broad St., says trade is far ahead of what he had ex- pected. He is very much pleased with the way things are going after having two or three years of hard times trying to establish a good trade. J. M. W. Corfu, N. Y. John Preisach has completed an addi- tional house 60ft. X 16ft. to his already large range. He has planted the house with Carnations, of which he is an en- viable grower. Ferdinand Mrha has sold his home to Dr. E. C. Smith of this place, who will continue the improvements commenced by Mr. Mrha. Abthtje a. Kiechhofp. ROSES GRAFTED loo looo Milady $12.00 $100.00 Taft 12.50 120.00 Lady Alice Stanley, 4-inch 15.00 Lady Hillingdon, 4-mch 15.00 Pink Killarney, 2H-inch 120.00 Richmond, 234-mch 120.00 Richmond. 3-mch 150.00 OWN ROOT Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, 4-inch 12.00 100.00 American Beauty, 2i^-inch 8.00 75.00 Taft 7.50 60.00 Hillingdon 7.50 60.00 No Better Stock Than This Can Be Found Anywhere ! Samples Sent on Request Chas. H. Totty, ^T^^* The Queen of Howers-The ROSE MRS. GEORGE SHAWTEB. Own root, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000; grafted, $17.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. MY MAR-FLAND. Own root, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR- NEY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and KAISERIN. Own root, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000; grafted, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Plants ready for shipping at once. VERBENA PLANTS FORISALE J. L. DILLON. .-. Bloomsburg, Pa. ASTERS CANNAS FINE TRANSPLANTED PLANTS. VICK'S ROYAL. Early $1.80; vanla, tl.85; Marlborough, tl.gS; B. Beauty^ J2.50; Kate Gray, ~ BouTler, 1.85. Ad REX BEGONIAS. Ivbed. «3.C Cash witli order. GERANIUMS, J1.85 per ] -ARAGl Peter Brown, Lancaster m -o^i---"'tl?.:iS?.fi£: rJio "'.l3""u^,'^5S.I!^^ '^*- ! J. H. DANN & SON, WESTFII , S. A. Nutt. and mind, »1.75 p«r 100. 10c. J 6-m.. 16c. WESTFIELD. N. Y. The Prices are Advertised in the Florists' Exchange for THE TRADE ONLY. 1146 The Florists' Exchange 1 Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES. ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS. EVERGREENS, ROSES, CLEMATIS. PEONIES. HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. e7 Ysars >Vrite for our ^Vhole•ale I.Ib« lOOO Aores W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants Bcrbcris Thunbcrgii Hedging FINE LOT 18/24-in., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000; 12/18-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 C. R. Burr & Co MANCHESTER, •9 CONN. Otto Heinecken ""Sr" A. KEILHOIZ, 'S'.Sf.S'' High Giade Vegetable Seeds Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF: J. HEINS SONS, ^alr^-^^y"^ Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. NEUBERT, To^^^n^, LUy of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing THE OLD fARM NURSERIES, (Holland) Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Pali Azaleas, Etc. BEFORE YOU PURCHASE Send us your list of wants and vill quote you interesting pric We offer the most complete line of Fancy and Native EVERGREENS, HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, SHADE TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES and FRUITS, in small lots or by the thousand, and in the usual " High Grade Quality " IT IS NO TROUBLE TO QUOTE YOU THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO. ..o^^^hJ'.ss. you read this advt. in the Exchange SCHWEDIER'S MAPIE (Purple Norway Maple) 7 to 8 ft., extra fine stock, 75c. each, $7.00 per 10. NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft, transplanted. 60c. each, S4.00 per 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft., 60o. each, $5.00 per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE 15 to IS in., extra fine. $1.00 per 10, J7.00 per 100. 12 to 15 in., extra fine. 75c. per 10, S8.00 per 100. BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM 6 to 7 ft., 1 to IH in. caliper. S3.50 per 10. AH kinds of Nursery Stock. JOS.H.BLACK,SON&€0. Hightsfown, N. J. Write them you read this advt. In the Peach Trees 4 to 5 ft. (5' 5c each " " 3 to 4 ft. @ 3c each Twenty varieties Apple Trees 4 to 5 ft. @ 7c each Thirty-five varieties Norway Maples. .8 to 10 ft. @ 40c each . 10 to 12 ft. @ 50c each Ash Leal Maple. .8 to 10 ft. @ 35c each " " " . 10 to 12 ft. @ 46c each Hydrangea P. G.. 2 to 3 ft. @ 10c each Cash with order — packing free LANCASTEJt COUNTY NURSERIES R. F. D. No, 7, LANCASTEir, PA, All kinds of Nursery Stock always on hand Give credit where credit Is due— Mention, Exchange California Privet Berberis Thunbergil I have the largest stock of California Privet in the coimtry. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples and Norway Spruce. It wUI pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, ".r.;? Robbinsville, N.J. WE MUST MOVE We have the fol- lowing plants to dispose of: BLUE SPRUCE (KOSTEK'S), 6 tol6 leet in height. NORWAY SPRUCE, 18 to 16 feet in height. ARBORVIT.iS;, 10 to 18 feet in height. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 5 to 12 feet in height. We also have a few of each of the following, in sizes running 4 to 8 inch cal.: Horse Chestnuts, Linden, Sugar and Silver Maples These trees are fair trees. Have been transplanted lately. We will sell them in quantity at a little more than cost of digging and packing. CHAS. MOMM & SONS, Irvingfon, N. J. The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP €^ PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Notice to the Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen, will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street. New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON "The Old Farm Nurseries" BOSKOOP, HOLLAND P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, LiUum Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE VANHEININGENBROSiCO. Boskoop, Holland Please see our Mr. P. J., or J. C van Hclningen before ordering elsewhere. We ofFer an excellent stock of Rhodo- dendrons, Azaleas, Evergreens, Boxwood, Magnolias, Japan Maples, Roses and Vines. Address exclusively until June 1st: c/o MALTUS © WARE 14 Stone Street, New York City Our trial grounds are located at South Wilton, Conn. Reciprocity — Saw The Florists' Exchange 1147 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan John Hall, Rochester, YouNCERS, Geneva, Neb. Thii tion will be held in Cleveland, :. Chase. . I. Y.; treasurer. Peter •ninth Annual Conven- Azalea amoena, Large Flowered (Subject of this week's illustration) IT is rare to find a collection of shrubs in which the Azalea amoena does not appear. This is because of its evergreen character, its hardiness, and its lovely rosy pink flowers which adorn the bush in the early days of Spring. The flowers appear in the great- est profusion. The shrub itself is of a bushy nature, composed of innumerable small shoots, every one of which may be expected to display a cluster of flowers, often making a solid sheet of color when fulh expanded. The evergreen charac- ter of this Azalea is much in its favor; even though the leaves are small it is a true ever- green. Though of a green color in Summer the cold of Winter changes it to a dark bronze, almost black color, much as occurs with another evergreen, Prinos glaber, well known for the inky blackness of its leaves in Winter. There are now several varieties of this Azalea, one of which has much larger flowers than the type, and this is the one of our illustration. The low growth and bushy nature of this Azalea has caused it to be much used for forming orna- mental, low hedges, a use it is well fitted for. When bolder effects are required they are at- tained by setting the plants in groups, and when near dwellings they are most effective when so planted. It is much to the credit of this Azalea that it is easily increased by cuttings of the half- ripened wood, made in Summer and placed in a greenhouse, allowing of rapidly securing a stock of young plants. ____,,. There are two SpiraJas well known TheEarUest_ f^^ t^^i^ ^^,^1 flowering, the S. Blooming Spiraea Xhunbergii and S. arguta, both white and of bushy habit. Though both are early, and each has supporters as being the earliest, there appears but little difference in the date of their flowering. In the Middle States both bloom with the Forsythia in April, at which time no other showy flowered shrub is in bloom, unless it be Magnolias, and among these the stellata is the only one that can be admitted to the shrub class. There are other shrub sorts, such as M. obovata (pur- purea) and M. gracilis, but they are not early flowering, succeeding all the Asiatic sorts. The Spiraeas mentioned, Thunbergii and arguta, have small white flowers, borne in great profusion, often so covering the bushes as to appear like a covering of snow. In fact the Thunbergii is known as the Snow-Garland Spirsa, the arguta as the Hybrid Garland Spiraea. Indispensable as these two are for their earliness, they are not equal in beauty to the Van Houttei, the favorite white, which flowers a month later. For grace and beauty this one leads all. But it is the first blooms of the season that give us the first thrills of pleasure; and so we all need to plant S. Thunbergii or S. arguta to get the earliest flowers. ot.„j~T..i. _•_ Many years ago the writer remem- S'oofer^es bers reading fhat a crooked shoot o« KFoo^^iAugo could be straightened by bendmg it in the desired position in early Spring, when the buds are about starting. The past season he verified its correct- ness by bringing into, good shape a young Ash seedling. This had been growing near a board fence, was about six feet tall, and during the previous season had made a length -of f bur feet above that of the previous seasoh. It was -this four' fefet which was crooked; caused by its growing so close to the fence. It was considerably out of the perpendicular. The little tree was dug up and set in an open place in the early days of April, and at once, day by day, the crooked part was bent into line, by the urging of the hands in opposite directions. As the buds were swelling, showing that the sap was flowing, there was soon visible the evidence that the operation would be successful. By the end of the month the curve of the top had completely disappeared, presenting to view a little six foot tree as straight as could be. It was a great satisfaction, as the tree had historic as- sociations, and was to be planted later in a prominent position in a public park. The fact that trees may be straightened in this way Those fortunate in possessing this Magnolia should endeavor to increase it, even if they are but amateurs, for a plant of it would be a valuable gift to a neighbor. „ ,, , . Golden foliaged evergreens have al- Go\denAirLenea.a ^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ gardeners be- ATborvltae ^^^^^ ^f ^^j. .^^ried character they give to a planting, as well as for their individual charms. Of the American Arborvitae, Thuya occidentalis, there are several golden tinted ones, but the best of all is the one known commonly as George Peabody, botanically Thuya occidentalis aurea. Its golden color is so pro- nounced and so lasting that, though brightest in late Spring when the new growth has fully developed, there is more or less a display of it the whole season through. This variety possesses as well the true pyramidal charac- ter of the typical form, a narrow pyramid, not the broad base as seen in some varieties. Whether planted singly or in pairs, this lovely, golden tinted evergreen is a great ornament on a lawn, hardly equalled by any other of the many golden-foliaged kinds. It will not be amiss to say here that the com- mon form of the Ameri- can Arborvitse is too often overlooked in plantings. Standing singly on a lawn it is of great beauty, its nar- row, pyramidal growth differing from that of any other hardy ever- green. For screening purposes its value has long been known, but as set singly on lawns its value has not been well recognized. When selecting either the common green, foli- aged or the golden one for single specimens, those with but a single leading stem are prefer- Azalea amoena should be better known. It does away with the using of stakes to effect the same purpose, the stakes often failing to accomplish it. In fact staking will not always do it. The successful experiment referred to was evi- dently due to the continued bending of the top into position and to the doing of it in Spring while the sap was active. No doubt if such a crooked tree were staked and its parts so tied to the stake that the whole was perpendicular, the tree would be straight in the course of a year or so, but in the manner this Ash was treated it was brought into perfect condition in a few weeks. As aforesaid, there is nothing new in this, the writer having read of it years ago, but it may be new to many, and one can conceive of many cases in which it could be practised to advantage. „ ,, The length of time it takes for a beautiful magnolia j^.^^ ^g become known is weU illustrated in watsoni jj^g p^gg ^f Magnolia Watsoni. It seems aU of 30 years since the first plants appeared in a few of our nurseries, yet it is difficult to name a collection where one of it could be found today. And this species is one of the loveliest of all Magnolias. Its flowers are of good size, white, with a crimson center formed by its bright colored stamens. Add to this the sweet odor of its blossoms, and it takes rank among the most deserv- ing of all Magnolias. It is not among the very earliest bloommg sorts, but flowers later than conspicua, Sou- langeana and some other Asiatic kinds; in this way it escapes the ravages of late frosts which often catch the early bloomers. There are many ways of increasing Magnolias — layer- ing, budding, grafting, all can be called on for the purpose, and no doubt half ripened wood made into cut- tings would root. Inarching as well could be employed for the purpose. The tendency apart in as there i is not the 5 spread V or storm those hav- 3re leaders. sn one have n youth to Both the golden foliaged as well as the | the merit of carrying their appearance : old age without failure. There is no dying out of a branch here and there, or of a thin foliaged appearance, such as often overtakes many of the Japanese evergreens so common with us. jj. Under the name of Wild Yam, the pretty riU^'a*'^** native vine, Dioscorea villosa, is known. It " is a native of low ground, chiefly, and is often seen in Summer overspreading shrubs in our woods where its pretty appearance is much admired. Most every one familiar with vines is acquainted with the Cinnamon vine, as it is commonly called. This is Dioscorea divaricata or D. Batatas, Chinese Yam, known both for its tubers and for its handsome foliage. It is its foliage that makes it called for as the Cinna- mon vine. It is mentioned here because of being closely allied to D. villosa. The foliage of villosa is handsome, resembling in outline and general appearance that of the Cinnamon Vine, but being more delicate, as is the whole growth of the plant. In common with other species its growth is but of herbaceous character, but the roots (Yams they may be called), are of perennial nature and quite hardy, usually found but a few inches imderground. The Yam roots are several inches in length, while not over one in width, and are of irregular outline. They often form almost on the surface of the ground, per- haps but a little leaf mould covering them when in a wood. The growth of this handsome leaved vine is often 10ft. to 15ft. in length in one season, and is not of a dense nature to interfere with shrubs it may be rambling o'er in Summer. It could be well used where a moderate growing vine, would give pleasure by its foliage and in- terfere witli the growth of nothing it might' be attached 1148 The Florists' Exchange ! SURPLUS STOCK Btddiiii Plants by the Tbousands AMPFXOPSIS Veitchli CALIFORNIA PRIVET ** * AMPELOPSIS Veitchli Specially fine roots; long vines. 3-yr., 12 plants for S1.50; $9.00 per 100. 3-yr., 12 plants for SI.25: S7.00 per 100. 2-yr., 12 plants for Sl.OO; S5.00 per 100. 2-yr., No. 2, 12 plants for 75c.; S4.00 per 100. Wistaria. 1-yr., S5.00 per 100. Althea, Forsytlila, Deutzia, Wcigela, PliUi delphus. 2 to 3 ft., Sl.OO per 10; 3 to 4 f . i Sl.25 per 10. Packing free for cash with order. RED BANK NURSERIES, 331 Broad St., RED BANK, N. J. Standard. 4 to 5 ft., Sl.OO. Privet. 2-yr., 12-18 inch, cut back once and trans- planted, S12.00 per 1000, SIOD.OO per 10,000. 4-5 ft., heavy, S4.50 per 100; 5-6 ft., heavy. 1 That you can plant oiit at once GERANIUMS THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS VINES and ROSES Sendfoi W. B. WHITTIER ®. CO. ANDROMBDAS Price Ust FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonahh. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES. North Abington. Mass. VG 'C VERY GOOD HARDY NURSERY STOCK ^^^B offered by G.W.VANGELDEREN,Boskoop, Holland M Represented by-W.B. Van Eyk, t4 Stone St., N. Y. City 1T7_ __^ •__ _ I>r»c{#{rtr» to quote prices on specimen Ever- yy e eLre in O. rOSlXlOn greens that wm be decidedly at- tractive to any one who Is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are In the market for anything from Norway Sptuce to the finest varieties of Evergreens. Send in your lists and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City Western Headquarters FOR Boxwood Pyreunid Form 5 feet 7.00 13.00 We can consistently place them under our " Worth While " quality hrand. Write for prices on quantity. Winterson'sSecdStorc 166 No. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO All Nurserymen Seedsmen and Florists Wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is The British Trade Paper being read weekly by all Horticultural traders. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts M the H. A. 13 a purely trade medium applicants should, with the subscriptions, send a copy of their catalogue or other evidence that thev bdonj! to the nursery or seed trades. Address Editors of the "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents for THE AMERICAN CARNATION DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments Valley Pips. Berlin and Hamburg grades. Azaleas, Palms, Bays, etc.. from Belgium. Begonia, Gloxinia Bulbs, Dec. shipment. Boxwood, Roses, etc., from Boskoop, Holland. Maples, Planes, etc., from Oudenbosch, Holland. Fruit and Ornamental Stocks from France. English Manettt, Japanese Lilies, etc. Raffia. Red Star and three other brands. THE IMPORT HOUSE 17 Murray St.. NEW YORK Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Eschanee McHUTCHISON & CO. English Ivy Strong, bushy plants, 4-5 long, 2-3 plants to the pot, $12.00 per 100, 4-in. pots Golden Privet Nice, compact plants; good for window boxes, out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100 Cash with order, please CHARLES ZIMMER EBBINGE&VANGROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, Such as H. P. ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BUXUS, CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEONIES. Etc. Ask for catalog. Nearly 10,000 subscribe for THE EXCHANGE and we are ealnimB New Readers weekly. $7.00 per 100. A. Rlcard and PoitevineV plants, in 5K-in. pots, S2.00 per doz. make immediate effect COLEUS BriUlancy, 4-in, pots, S12.00 i Victoria, Verschaffelti, Goldei Per 100 Red FUCHSIAS.' '4-in.,' 4 'varieties! '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 4-in., choice colors. . . SINGLE PETUNIAS. 4-in., California AGERATUM; ' '4'-'in.' '.'.'.'.]'.]\'.\'.['.'.[[[[[]'. HELIOTROPE. 4-in SCARLETSAGE. 4-in VINCA Variegata. 4-in 1 ANTIRRHINUM or SNAPDRAGON new giant salmon pink, 2yt-\n. pot MicheU's $4.00 per luu Giant Scarlet. Giant Wlilte. :s, S3.00 per 100. trong pla 1 Noctiflora Good, ROSE BUSHES Good^strong plants, 8-in. pots. Good, strong stock, 4-in. pots. Klnj Humbert, 4-in., SIO.OO per 100. Pres. McKlnley.Richard Wallace, Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson, Martha Washington, Mad. Crozy, J. D. Eisele. 4-in. pots, S7.00 per 100. Aschmann Bros., FICUS Elasdca (Rubber Plants). Heavy stock, 7-in. pots, 75c. each. NEPHROLEPIS Whitman!. 7-in. pots, 7Sc. SMALL PLANTS: Marigolds, Petunias, Ver- benas, Phlox, Dwarf Lobelia and Alyssum, S3.00 per 100. " ■ ■ • ■ pie, Second and Bristol Sts. and Rising Sun Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. : Is due — Mention Exchange Nursery Trade Notes Writing of Joseph Meehan's notes in The Floeists' Exchange, A. E. D., Mass., tells us lie cuts out each separate article, pasting it into a booli for ready reference, and would much like to see a book on trees and shrubs from that writer's hands, claiming that these are the most fascinating features of garden- ing. Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIBAM T. JONES, Union County JACKSON & PERKINS CO. NEWARK, NEW YORK American Association of Nurserymen W. B. Munson, vice-president for Texas, has issued a circular inviting the nurserymen of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and others conveniently located, to catdi the "Katy Flyer" leaving South Texas iSunday evening, June 21, passing through North Texas Monday morning, leaving the State via Denison at noon, Monday, June 22. Nurserymen intend- ing to be present at the Cleveland con- vention should write Mr. Munson, Deni- son, Texas, for further particulars, the endeavor being to fill a full carload or more of delegates, the car to go through to Cleveland without change at St TREES and PLANTS of all kinds Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small sizes Price List now ready TheO. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., dw^IeTill. Fungicidal Sprays The two best and most generally used sprays, other than the well known pro- prietory compounds, are — Potassium stophide which is made by adding 1 oz. of the potassium to 2 or 3 gallons of water, ac- cording to the strength at which it is to be used (depending on the relative hard- ness of the foliage), and— BOKDEAtrX MiXTUBE This is made by using 161bs. of blue- stone (copper sulphate), 11 lbs. quick- lime and 100 gallons of water. Place the copper sulphate in a coarse sack and suspend it until the sulphate is melted, just below the surface of a few gallons of water in a cask. In another vessel slake the lime gradually until it is re- duced to a creamy consistency. When both are thoroughly dissolved, each should be made up to fifty gallons with water, then pour the milk of lime and the copper sulphate solution slowly to- gether into one vessel, after which the liquid should be thoroughly stirred for five minutes. The usual test recommended for determining whether the solution is safe to use, is to place the blade of a knife in the liquid for a minute. If the blade becomes coated with copper, more milk of lime must be added, whereas if the blade remains unchanged, the solu- tion is safe to use. Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention E/zchange Michelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on application. American address: c/e MAITUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, New York City Reclproelty — Saw It in the Exchange ENGLISH IVY Out of 3-in. ; 3 plants in ; Out of 4-in. pots, S12.00 per 100; Out of 5-in. pots, extra strong. ALBERT NIRK,Nutley,N.J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Pansy Plants Of my largest flowering mixtures of Show Va- rieties; strong, stocky, September-sown, from the field, S3.00 per 1000; 5000 lots, S2.50 per 1000. Gustav Pitzonka, Pansy rarm, R. D. Bristol, Pa. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Escliaage ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, Male] " " BEGONIAS, Flowering., E. A. WALLIS & CO., Berlin, N. J. Write them you read thi3 advt. In the May 9, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 1149 I MI]>DLE ATLANTIC STATES Pittsburgh, Pa. The cut flower trade is moving along liicely witii an abundance of stock ; prices lire somewhat lower. The weather is >pringlilte, warm, and sunny, and stoclr ■uder glass, particularly Roses and Car. lations, is coming in s'trong and of good juality. Snapdragon is fine, but too much is offered for the demand and so is sold cheap. Lilies are in heavy soip- bly, also Callas. Outdoor stock of vari- ous kinds, including bulbous, is selling fairly well. ^ . ' , ' The plant trade is getting a start and quite a few of the growers are already in the market. The seed trade is boom- ing, stores crowded all day, everything is selling well — Gladiolus bulbs particu- larly. Last week we "had severaJ frosts, Lnit"not much damage was done excepting in e.^posed places. The fruit trees are covered with blossoms and a splendid season can be e.'cpected if no late frosts " P. 'S. Randolph & Son's are getting ready to add thirty thousand feet of glass to their already extensive place at Sandy Creek. Mrs. Wyland, aged 71 yeans, wife of John L. Wyland, a prominent grower of lAUison Park, died last week. j Herbert W. Gleason gave an illus- [trated lecture last week on "Mushrooms land other Fungi," before the Academy lof Science and Art, Carnegie Institute. Hundreds of varieties of Mushrooms Iwere shown, many of which were deadly ipoisonous and be demonstrated how gen- jerally the poisonous species were deter- Imined from the edible ones. The lecture jwas well attended. Geo. (Burke. Supt. of Parks, has com- Ipleted plans for an aviary to cost three jthousand dollars, to be built in Riverview Park. The birds owned by tlie city will jbe housed in the Summer months in this large cage where trees and perches, also a lake, will be provided. I The Tulip beds in the parks, also in Iprivate places, are at their best and are I very showy and more of them are planted 'each year. A good many growers of Tu- lips hold over their bulbs to be planted again, and good results follow. The writer has been following this custom for the last three years and with splendid results; they bloom just as well as if im- ported bulbs were planted. : Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of the club was omitted and a good enter- tainment for the evening of Thursday, May 14, at the Fort Pitt Hotel has been arranged. Prof. Coggshall will show some lantern slides of South America, while music, instrumental and vocal, will be followed by a supper. The com- mittee in charge is Neil McCallum, H. P. Joslin and T. P. Langhans. All those who expect to be present should, at once notify T. P. Langhans, 121 San- dusky St., City, as to how many places to reserve for the supper. Members can ; bring friends with them, of course the ladies are to be with us, the more the merrier. Bring a few posies ajong, good use will be made, of th( along, gm E. C. R. Rome, N. Y. Burt Olney, one of the beet known men in the canning business of the country, and who for some time had been of un- sound mind, committed suicide by shoot- ing himself through the heart. He was 56 years old. For many years he had been head of the Burt Olney Canning Co. at Oneida and Albion, and of the Medina Canning Co. at Medina. He also was one of the incorporators of the Fort Stanwix Canning Co. at Rome. He had a range at Albion devoted to cut flowers. Arthue A. Kikchhoff. Buffalo, N. Y. More satisfactory conditions prevailed during the past week, and the long looked I for re-action finally came on Friday. The I market was then well cleaned up in prac- tically everything. The receipts had I shortened up considerably, which helped to a good extent, and the trade was heav- ier than for some days past. New life was evident and the buyers were more in speculative mood. There was a good quan- tity of Roses and Peas and everything was in brisk demand. The wholesalers are looking for a brisk week as there are several weddings, and then Mother's Day should make things brighter for the trade m ge'neral. ' E. C. B. CRAIG'S SPRUNG LIST The following Stock is up to our established Standard "Quality" over 100,000 plant considered best. V PCT "fooo°° 1000. May delivery. BEGONIAS. We desire to call thi prospective buyers to Begonia Lorraine and Begonia Lonsdale. Don't delay. Orders booked now will be delivered in June. All plants to be twice shifted and shipped from 2M-in. pots. All of the very highest quality. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 21^-in. pots S15 per 100, S135 per 1000 3 -in. pots 325 per 100 king orders for S per 100, S75 pots. S25 per 100, S225 per "IS ■100 Lonsdale. We ha Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. This variety is endorsed by all the leading retail florists. It will hold the flowers much better than the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 2H-in S20 per 100, S175 per 1000 3 -in S35 per 100 4 -in S50 per 100 BegonJa Aurora (New), This is a wonderful new Begonia for Christmas. It has foliage of the deepest shade of green, and bears flowers of a golden -reddish color, much the same combina- tion of colorings as the new " Irish Fire Flame " Rose. Our stock of the variety is limited. 2H-in. pots S30 per 100 Begonia Ronkurent. A greatly improved Be- This variety is a German we have tried it for three I much better shaped plant freer flowering, more shapely and, next to Norwood, is the best_ keeping Be- gonia we have ever handled; the original flowers remaining on the plants for several months. We ofi"er strong plants, June delivery. 2K-in. pots 830 per 100. S250 per 1000 CROTONS. The'Croton, with its highly-colored foliage, is indispensable during Sprmg and amplete 50,000 than Cincir collection of Crotor \\f ' ! plants, S20 per 100, $175 per 11 4-in. pots, strong plants, $30 per 100. S275 per 1000; 5-in. pots, strong plants, $50. $75 and $100 per 100; 6-in. pots, strong plants, $12, $16, SIS and £24 per doz; 7-in. ^ts, st $24, S30 and $36 per doz; 8-in. pol beautiful plants, $24. $30 and $36 tiful [ ,$10 plant,. $15 each. " $7.60'per doz.. ■;is ■"ozf iS >, $6 and made up 3-in. 1 .$12 I Dracaena Craigii. Small ; $9 per doz. time offered. We lost beautiful pink a ever offered to the trade and one of t striking in existence. irong plants, 5-and 6-in. pots S5 each nail plants $3 each (New). First time offered.. Distinct from any other variety, the coloring of a pinkisb, blending with light green. Strong plants, 5 and 6-in. pots S5 each Small plants S3 each Dracaena Baptistil. Lone, broad foliage; cream, red and orange 6 -in. pots $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each 2Ji-in. pots $25 per 100 nracaena strlcta grandis. Carmine-red leaves. 2}i-in. pots S25 per 100 ) and 6-in. pots. .$9, $12 and $15 $50 per 100 515 per doz. pinkisS white; Dracaena Shepherdll. Carmii $50 per 100 S9 per doz. .$12 and S15 per doz. We would suggest o as the demand is alway Dracaena fragrans. PI Dracaena GodseSiana. Green and whit very hardy; fine for baskets. 2ii-m. pots •. . . .SIO ] 3 -in. pots $15 and $20 i Dracaena Bronze Beauty. .$25 per 100 .$12 per 100 6 -in. pots Dracaena ^ Seedlings varieties in many colors Dracaena Giiilfoylei (R; 2Ji-in.pots 5 -in! pots! !!!!!!!!! Dracaena de ' $25 per 1 $6perd S9perd $12, $15 and $18 per d .$15 I I $18 1 .$35 per 100 60c. each 5 -in. pots 75c. and $1 each a -in. pots $1.25 and $1.50 each 2}i-in.pots Dracaena Titworthil (Rare). 23^-in. pots »^o 1 4 -in. pots $6 p 5 -in. pots $9 F 6 -in. pots $12. $15 and $18 p ne of the . .'..$60p, nd light I Godseffia combini 2M-in. $20 per 100 $35 per 100 $50 per 100 $1.25 each PHOENIX Roebelenil. 6 10- and 12-in. tubs, specimen plants, $1U, SSlli. 50, $15 and £20 each. ARECA lutescens. Perfect plants, with rich, dark green foliage. Our stock has been grown cool and hard. It is in splendid condition and will surely give satisfaction. 4-in. pots, single, heavy, $25 per 100; 5-in. pots, single, $6 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $12 per doz.; 8-in. pots, made up, very heavy, 48 in. to 60 in. tall, $5 each; 10-in. pots, made up, very heavy. 6P in. tall, $5 and $6 each; 10-in. tubs, made up. very heavy. 6 ft. to 8 ft. tall, $7.50, $10 and $12.50 each. FIGUS Pandurata. 6.in. pots. 2J^ ft. tall £2 each 7-in. pots, 3 ft. tall $2.50 each 8-in. pots, 4 ft. tall $3 each 10 and 11-in. tubs, 6 ft. tall.. $4 and $5 each Branch plants, exceptionally fine. $2.50, $3. $3.50 and S4 each. The larger plants are unusually fine. Ficus Chauverii. 6-in. pots, IS and 36 in. high. $6. $9 and $12 0-in. pots, ^'i in. tan FIcus Craigii. 4-in. pots, 15 in. tall..., 6-in. pots. 18 to 24 in. ta FERNS. 150.000 in v " TEDDY JUNIOR." A Fine young plants from $15 per 100. $140 per 1( NEPHROLEPIS Scottli Nepiirolepis 2M-in 4-in Nephrolepis Robui 2k'-in 6-in ! ! ! ! . ' ' ' ' . .'. ASPLENIUM Avis .$1.50 and $2 each $3 each .$6 and S9 per doz. ...S15 per 100. $125 per 1000 .' .' .89 per doz., $65 per 100 Nidus 812 and $15 per doz. ROSES FOR SPRING. We hi large stock of extra strong pot „ boiih the Hybrids and Climbers, which better than field-grown plants for forcing. Place early. We • -in^. Pl8 reserve and ship when Tausendacho $1.50 e__:- Junlata. Specimens, 7-in. pots, 75c., $1 am Lady Gay 6-in. pots $35 and $50 p Dorotliy Pcrllins. 6-in. pots, $35 and $50 f • Pillar. 6-in. pots, $35 and $50 [ a. Larger specimens, 75c.. for Fall planting or for HYBRIDS— 20 Varieties. 6-in. pots $35 per 100 50,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted Cuttings 2M-in. Stock 100 1000 100 1000 Golden Glow £2.00 $17.50 $3.00 $25.00 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 Nagoya Comoleta Merry Jane Dolly Dimple Robert Halliday... Dr. Engueliard . . . Quinola Pompon. Baby Margaret.. Clorinda Yellow Eaton. Wliite Eaton. , . Golden Gem. . Fairy Oueen., 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 2.00 17.50 17.60 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 " 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 2.00 r.50 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.50 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 2.50 20.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 i.OO Wells' Late Pink.... 3.00 25.00 :.00 25.00 :.00 25.00 ;.00 25.00 1.00 25.00 Golden ( WhitelCIiadwick. . . . Chadwick Supreme. Roman Gold Wm. r! Brock! ! ! ! ! ! Helen Newberry 5.00 40.C Golden Star, 5.00 lO.C J.OO 75.00 SPRING PLANTS READY NOW We will offer this year an immense jtock of Spring plants, all ol the same high aualiti as other Craig specialties. 2H aod 3-in. 4-in. Pots Pots GERANIUMS. Strong plants. 8 va- 10" l"" rieties 88.00 S.OO SCARLET SAGE, Zurich $4 VERBENAS. Best strain 4 SNAPDRAGON, Sutton's Prize Winners MIMULAS Triglnus(Monkey Flower) Moschatus (Musk Plant) SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. ... 4 LOBELIA, Ught and dark 4 Trailing 4 Double Kathleen MaUard. . ...... 4 PHLOX, Drummondii 4 THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan) . . 4 CUPHEA (Cigar Plant) 4 AGERATUM (Little Blue Star) 4 Blue Perfection BEGONIAS, Luminosa. Red Crimson Bedder. Red Prima Donna. Pink Salmon Queen. Salmon red COBAEA Scandens MOONVINES ZINNIAS. 5 colors 4 NASTURTIUM . Yellowandred RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean) BALSAM, Camellia-fiowered ABUTILON, Flowering GAILLARDIA, Double Mixed CELOSIA, Sutton's Large Assorted. LUPINUS. Best assorted TORENIA. Blue 4 AMARANTHUS, Red 4 CALENDULA. Finest assorted MARIGOLD, African t*French Dwarf 4 PETUNIA, California Giant Rosy Morn. i colors... 6.00 10.00 ALTERN ANTHER A. Red and yellow C ANN AS, 8 varieties, assorted King Humbert Rosea Gigantea LANTANAS FUCHSIA PERIWINKLE. Variegated, heavy.. DAISIES, Marguerite. Heavy ROBERT GRAIG CO.. 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. BRANCH, NORWOOD, PA. 1150 The Florists' Exchange Rooted Cuttings 150,000 Altemantheras p. Major, and Rosea $4.50 per 1000. Jewel, J5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY, Mrs. Sanders. $1.00 per 100; fine Etollc d'Or, $2.00 per 100; Giant Yellow, White, $1.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100. $9 00 per 1000. GENISTA. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gumey and Paullner, 60c. per 100. $5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. $8.00 per lOOO. VINCA Varlejata and Green. 90r. per 100 $8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds, 85.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 76c. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. FUCHSIA. Named kinds. 81.00 per 100. STEVIA. Dwarf, 75c. per 100. $7.00 per 1000 COLEUS. 10 kinds. S5.00 per 1000. PETUNIA. Double, named kinds. Sl.OO per 100 F CHRYSANTHEMUMS. P. Rose, Supreme Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow, Appleton, Weeks, Dolly Dimple, 2-in, pots, $2.00 per 100. DAISY, Yellow. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. WEEPING LANTANAS. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100 SALVIA. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM, PauUne, wliite; Gurney, 2-in.' $2.00 per 100. Double. 2-in., 2c. VINCA Variegated. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. GENISTA. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. COLEUS. Assorted. 2-in., 82.00 per 100. FUCHSIA. 2.in.. $2.00 per 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Give credit where credit is due — Mentlop Exchaoge SEASONABLE STOCK ,00 xooo ACHYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings. $0.75 $7.00 2}i-in 2.50 20.00 ANTIRRHINUM (Buxton's and Rams- burg's Strains). Rooted Cuttings.. 1.75 15.00 2M-in., $3.00per 100; 3H-in 8.00 COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings.. 75 7.00 2M-in 2.50 20.00 CANNAS. A. BouTier. ESandale and Burbank 1.75 Chas. Henderson, L. Patry 1.85 Pres. McKinley, Pres. Meyer, Louise, D. Harum & Mad . Crozy 2.25 J. D. Eisele, Express and King Humbert 2.75 Duke of York 4.25 DRACAENAS. 6-in .30.00 GERANIUMS, Rose. 2;-4-in 3.00 Rose 3H-in 6.00 rVY, GERMAN. Rooted Cuttings. . 1.00 8.00 2M-m 2.50 20.00 MESEMBRYANTHEMUMS. 3}4-in. 6.00 PELARGONIUMS. Mixed. 3i^-in.. 7.00 PETUNIAS. Rooted Cuttings., 75 7.00 Variegated and Purple 2K-in... 2.50 20.00 Variegated and Purple 3i^-in..6.00 60.00 SALVIA. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 2}i-in 2.50 20.00 VINCAS $6.00, 88.00 and 10.00 VERBENAS, Lemon. 2ii-in 5.00 SS-in 10.00 THE PECKHAM FLORAL CO. R. F. D. No. 165 FAIRHAVEN, MASS Write tbom .you read this advt. in the Excbange CANNAS Why bother with dormant roots when you can buy them, started from sand, at $2.00 per 100, in the following varieties : Pennsylvania, Alphonse Bouvier, Berat, Ro- busta and Buttercup. 1. B. Shurtieff & Son Cushman Avenue, Revere, Mass. Reciprocity — Sa^ ROOTED CUniNGS HELIOTROPE. Dark, good stock. 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. AGERATUM. Stella Gurney and Uttle Blue Star. 60c. per 100. $4.00 per 1000. SALVIA. Zurich. Absolutely true to name. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000 ; Bonfire, 80c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. ROSE GERANIUMS. From 2-in. pots, strong, bushy plants, ready for a shift. 82.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. J. P. CANNATA, Mt. freedoni, N. J. Give credit where credit 1b U/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHl Snapdragons Perennials Cultural Notes for the Flowering Stock Snapdragons are opposed to excessive heat and di-y atmosphere, which two con- ditions are liable to go together indoors. Weak stems and small flowers will be the result, and rust is liable to attack the leaves. Rather tiT to maintain a moist atmosphere and keep the house the plants are in as cool as you can on hot days. From now on, a good many dollars' worth of fine spikes can be cut from a well grown batch of plants and they are by no means tbrough flowering when the first crop of spikes are cut. All' of the side shoots grow if given a chance, so take care of them. Cultivate the soil between the plants ; apply a light mulch ; keep the bench well watered, the side shoots of the flowering stems removed and tbe plants properly supported. There are so many of us wbo on account of baving our hands so full of things to do, take it for granted' that when a crop like the Snapdragons, Stocks, Sweet Peas and others comes into flower that is the end of our cultural troubles, and all we axe supposed to do from that time on is to reap the harvest, cut the flowers every day, and in return water the stock; but this isn't enougli. 'So much can be done to prolong the flowering period and im- prove the size of flowers and stems by giving the plants proper attention whether tbey are just starting into flower, or are half through. As long as 'they are in the bencli up to the last two or three weeks they ^ould be carefully watched. The man who just gets a few good spikes out of each plant can de- pend upon it that this is his own fault, and the little trouble he will go to in order to keep tbe plants in good con- dition, so as to enable them to do their best, will be more than repaid. What is to be looked out for and avoided is a loo high temperature at this time of the year. A house at 55 deg. in the mornins at 8 a.m. will, when the sun gets a good fbance at it, mn up to 100 deg. in a couple of hours if not attended to timely with ventilating. Nothing I know of will affect Snapdragons more than such a condition if repeated a few times. You are hound to notice 'bad effects. Planting-out Time Vincas, Ivies and Dracaenas Should Go Out Now In the rush of Spring work do not overlook the planting out of such stock as you wil'l want for next Winter and tie Spring following. It is a long time to look ahead, but you can purchase a rooted cutting of a variegated Vinca for abouit one cent, and every one will grow into busby stock by next October, worth .$10 a hundred, and every retail grower has to have Vincas, so plant some out now, and let tbem grow into money by next Pall. During the Summer months keep the plants pinched back ; you don't want them to run all over the field, but the bushier they are tbe better. If too heavy they can be divided. If you want rto grow on Ivies, plant out some 2in. stock now ; that's what Ivies need in order to grow into lai^e plants. They lift easily and can be potted up next Fall, but don't make the mistake of frrowing them in tbe field without stakes. If this is allowed 'the branches will root on the ground and that is bad. Plant out Dracasna indivisa now ; small stock out of 3% in. pots will grow into fair plants, ready for 5in. and 6in. pots by the middle 'o€ September, when they ought to be lifted and potted up carefully and placed in a frame for a few days, in order to get them re-established nicely before cold weather sets in. Tbese Dra- caenas can be grown into excellent speci- mens in pots, yet for the busy small florist 'tbey are likely to suffer during the Summer mouths, and a better way is to plant them out into the field wbere, even with little care, they will develop into good stroni? stock by Fall and bardly notice being lifted, as long as a little care is being exercised in doing it. If you have not started with the Carna- tions yet, get at the planting out as soon as you can ; it is hdgli time. There are about eight or ten perennials we call extra good, and we do that not alone because they are good, but because imost everyone of our customers know them. There aire others just as fine, but they are not so well known, therefore it is hard to push them, yet if you get people once interested into buying and planting perennials, and they have just a little bit of success they will keep asking [for somethinig new every Spring. They see and notice other hardy stock, during the Summer months, and tell you about it ; or they read and study catalogs dur- ing the long Winter evenings and bring you a list to fill or consult you about. That's the time when a little knowledge comes in most handy on your part. Again, a customer will ask you about a few perennials she hasn't got as yet, and you should be prepared to mention a few good ones, and the sooner the average retail grower gets acquainted witb many of the desirable sorts, the 'better. Let me call attention to three excellent ones to recommend. The first, Artemisia lacti- fiora, makes a most desirable si>ecimen plant for the bardy border; wbile the other two, Helenium autumnale var. Riverton Beauty, and Veronica longi- folia subsessilis are more adapted for mass planting. All three are as bard'y with us as the Phloxes, and not only make fine show plants for the perennial border, but flower at a time when most others are past their. best, during early Summer ; in fact, up to the end of July we have plenty of flowers in the peren- nial border but not so afterward. Noth- ing is worse than a Hollyhock or "a Golden Glow after blooming, therefore, arrange your planting so as to bave some nelenium and Veronica. There is noth- ing finer than a few strong plants of -■irtemesia lactiflpra. Outdoor Snapdragons still Time to Root Cuttings The Silver-pink Snapdragon as a de- sirable Summer bloomer outdoors is not as yet fully appreciated, but soon will ')je. Last season we had a bat4-in., $6.00; 2M-m., S3.50 Double General Grant, 3>i-iii., $6.00; 2H-in. .8, 31^-in., $5.00. SAS. Variegated, ROSE GERANIUMS. GERMAN rVY. 2K-in., $3.00. BEGONIAS. Vernon, 2i^-in., $4.00. Erfordi, 2",2-in.. $4.00. AGERATUM. 2H-in.. $3.00. DUSTY MILLER. 2M-in., $4.00. VERBENAS. 2i^-in., $3.00. HELIOTROPES. 3J^-in.. $6.00; 2}i-m., $4.00. PETUNIAS. Dreer's Strain. 2)^-in., $3.00. SWEET ALYSSUM. Little Gem. 2M-in.. $2.50. SNAPDRAGONS. 2H-in.. $3.00. COLEUS. VeraehatfeltU, 2H-in., $2.50. Gold- en Bedder, 2M-in.. $2.60. Queen Victoria, 2y2-m., $2.60. SALVIA 2!^-in., $3.00. LEMON VERBENAS. 3-m., $6.00. MAD. SALLEROI. 2H-iii., $2.60. COB/f:A Scandens. .05 MONEY Mart. .05 All at 100 rate. R.A.ELLIOTT,Morristown,N.J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Plants and Cuttings HeUotrope, 2>i-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Coleus, Red and Yellow, also Mixed. rooted cuttings, 50c. per 100; 2>i-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2)i-in. pots. $1.76 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem. 2K-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vincas. 2Ji-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $4.50 per 100; 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. A6era- tum, blue, 2>i-in. pots, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per . $1.00 , J. E. FELTHOUSEN »54VanVranken Ave.. SCHBNECTADY. N. Y. Geraniums, Heliotropes, Etc- S. A. Nutt, A. Rlcard, Mad. Poitevlne, La Favorite, F. Perkins, John Doyle, Marquise de GasteUane, Gloire de France, 3H-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. CANNAS, Duke, Florence Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Martha Waslilngton. 4-incn pots, $5.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, Queen of Violets. 3H-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. IAS, Snow White, Avalanche. 4.incli VINCA VarlegaC 3H-. $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS, Snow Whit. VINCA Varlegata. 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. J. CHINNICK, - TRENTON, N. J. ■ Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange to the fourth of July. Make out a coo-- rect list of just what there is oa hand of the number and varieties of bedding -plants; it is not only initeresting to know at the end of the season just how many plants were disposed of, but such a record is of great vaJue to you for another year's preparation. It's the best way of finding out just what sold beat and prepare accordingly for next season. If you conduct a retail business with bed- ding plants you have to tiandile practi- cally eTerything in the way of bedding stock and vase plants, and there is hardly one of us who grows on every plant needed then for it is well, about this time, to get acquainted with what is on the place and what not. It is far easier to purchase just what you are short of now than later on. Have everything in tip-top shape to do business with, as you do not want to wait later on for a ship- ment to come in order to fill a customer s list of requirements. You may need a few Lemon Verbenas, rose Geraniums or something else. Get them now and when things begin to move be ready for it. The quicker you can clean out, the bet- ter for you financially, and the less worry you will have. Now is the time to get ready. Hydr irangeas The Hardy Sorts are Fine for Cut Flowers It is not too late to plant hardy Hy- drangeas. Even if yon do not get the full benefit from the plants this season you are still a year ahead if the planting is dione now. All hardy Hydrangeas should improve for years to come if they are at all taken care of. Hydrangea arboresoens grandlflora al'ba is a splen^ did one to grow for the florist. It fur- nishes excellent white, snowball shaped flower heads on 3ft. to 4ft. stems, from early June until the time Hydrangea paniculata starts to flower in August, so you haye practically two full months that you can draw from it, and there could not be anything finer in the way of suitable material for design work than these Hydrangeas, so get a good batch of plants started. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora is really too well known to say much about. It does well in every place, whether you want to make use of it as a cut flower or only as a show plant. It is one of the showiest of flow- ering shrubs we have on the list, and flowers at a time when there isn't a great deal to cut from. A few good long rows in the nursery or some specimen plants in the shmh border — nice thrifty stock, 2ft. to 3ft., can be purchased at about •$10 per 100. A large quantity of them are imported, and when you get them ready for i^lanting out prune them back severely to last year's growth, down to about two eyes. This seems an awfui thing to do with plants haying 3ft canes, but it is the only way you can get fair stems and a good flower head on top of it, and that's ^vliat counts. Additional Florists' Clubs (See also List Published April 4, 1914) Iiancaster County Florists' Club President: B. F. Barr. Secretary: Lemon Landis. Treasurer: Harry B. Rohrer. Meets third Thursday of each month at the Chamber of Commerce, E. Orange St., Lancaster, Pa. Election of officers at December meeting. Houston Florists' Cluh President: H. H. Kuhlmann. Vice-president: Robt. C. Kerr. Secretary: S. J. Mitchell. Treasurer: Geo. N. Cosh. Meets first and third Mondays or each month at the Chamber of Com- Dallas Florists' Clnh President: H. F. Greve. Vice-president; Otto Lang. Secretary: E. P. Brown. Treasurer; Louis Oesch. Meets first and third Wednesday of Fort Worth Florists' Club President: L J. Tackett. Vice-president: , W. R. Cunningham. Secretary: C. E. Papworth. Treasurer; J. E. McAdam. San Antonio Florists' Clnh President: Chris. Hauser, Jr. Vice-president: Frank Suchy. Secretary: F. Freeborough. Treasurer: Mrs. Chas. Albrecht. Attstin Florists' Cluh President; H. B. Beck. Vice-president: Chas. Alft, Sr. Secretary: Edgar Hall. The Steam of the Great Plant Producing Mill has been kept up to full speed, day and night Look! Only three weeks since Easter has passed, and a $to€kofBeddingPlantsbythe100,000 Are now ready for SECURE YOUR SALVIA, or Scarlet Sage i BEGONIA Vernon, our so well-known, improved, dark red strain, and Be- gonia Erfordi, have given great satis- climate and the boiling sun, as well as the shade. Large, 4-in. pots Beautiful, striped GERANIUMS,' 's.' ' A.' ' Nutt.' ' ' ' Be^ double scarlet; Buchner, double white; FUCHSIAS. Assorted. 4 in PRIMULA Obconlca. In bloom. 4 in. VINCA Variegata, or Periwinkle. AMPELOPSIS VeitchU. 4 in PALMS, Kentia 1 3, SJ' one large I Kentia Belmoreana. 4H in., 25( 51^ in., 60c., 60c. to 6 in., made up, 75c. to DISH FERNS. Assorted. 2Min.. FERNS, Scottii. Large 7 in. . . Bin 5, 6K in.. 30c. to Giatrasi. 5, 6H in.. 35c., 40c.; DRACAENA TerminaUs. 3 in. FICUS Elastica, „. „„ 5, 6K to 6 in., 30c., 40c. CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE BUSHES. Suitable for outdoor planting. 3 ft. high, 6 in. pots HONEYSUCKLE (Halleana) and as- Rubber Plant. immediafe delivery ORDER NOW! SMALL PLANTS Per loo PHLOX Drummondl Grandlflora and dwarf, 2J^ in S3.00 VERBENAS. 2^ in., mixed 3.00 HELIOTROPES. 4 in 7.00 TAGETES, or Marigold. 2H in 3.00 ed, white and pink. \^°\ 2k i stal Palace. Dark blue. LOBELIA, Crysti French dwarf coi_^ -,* — PETUNIAS, California Giant. Assorted colors, not in bloom. 3 in; J PETUNIAS ■ : THUNBERGIA, or Black-eyed Susan. 2^ SWEET ALYSSUM,' Little Gem.' '2^' iii ! .' i i CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller). 2M in : ASTERS, Crego. White, pink, shell pink. NASTURTIUMS. Dwarf. 2M in .1.00 Have you ever realized what the best paying Elant for cut flowers for the garden or greenhouse enches is? It is the popular blue CORN- FLOWER. The ladies, the children and the young and old men's friend. The reason why so popular: it is a lucky plant. We never had enough before. This season we raised a limited quantity; 3 in. pots per 100. Sliver Pink, S5.00 i IPOMOEA NOGTIFLORA Our Specialty Introduced by us for the past 25 years. Rapid grower, 40 to 50 ft. high in three to four months; free bloomer, pure white, creamy, fragrant flowers, a-s big as a saucer. 23^ in.. S5.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100; Sj^ in., 20c.-25c. Our new crop of ARAUCARIA Escelsa arrived via Steamer Menominee last week from Ghent, Belgium. Our 25 years* reputation as importer of this beautiful plant has been kept up to date. Just think not a single plant left from 10,000 import- Take advantage NOW of the BARGAIN while it is offered to you. The plants grow into money while you sleep. If you buy i Cash with order, pie. GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer and Grower of Potted Plants 1012 West Ontario Sf. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write them you rpad this advt. In the Exchange CANNAS ALTERNANTHERAS 100 Henderson. 10 other varieties, 3 and 4-in pots, my selection .... $3 50 Dry Bulbs: Henderson, Vaughan, Patrie and Italia 1 50 GERANIUMS, Nutt and 4 varieties, my selection, 3 and 3J^-in pots. . . ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Red and Yellow. 2li-m pots $2 ( COLEUS. 10 varieties 2 ( PETUNIAS. From double seed .... 2 i SALVIAS. 2M-in pots.... PANSY PLANTS. In bud . CANNA King Humbert. . . ASPARAGUS Plumosus . 2 00 125 7 00 2 00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware. Ohio A Beautiful New Single Violet For productiveness, keeping and color (very dark rich purple) It ha3 no equal. Inferior to none commercially. A very strong, upright grower wfth thick, leathery, dark green foliage. Seldom runs, but stools heavily. Divided crowns. $2.00 per 100, £15.00 per 1000. Stock limited CHARLES BLACK, - HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. YALE 1 advt. Id the Excbanse 1152 The Florists' Exchange Memorial Day Opportunities No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia 'Wreaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE THE HOUSE OF MERIT 1513-15 Germaiitown Ave., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES PHILADELPHIA, PA. PRICES 12 inch frame. when finished 22 hich $6.00 per dozen 14 inch frame. when finished 24 inch 7.00 per dozen 16 inch frame. 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame, when finished 28 tach 11.00 per dozen JOS.G.NEIDINGER, HYDRANGEA OTAKSA BNOUISH IVV TO BLOOM THIS SEASON POT GROWN, 3 to 7 SHOOTS 6-in. pots, $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. 2H-in- Pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. VERY HEAVY Special. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100; 3 feet long, staked 3 to 4 leads, per doz. $1.50. 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000; fine stock for grave work; 5-in. $25r00 per 100. TRELLIS IVY. 20-mches high, very heavy, $1.00 each. DRAC^NA Indivisa. 5-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ROSES for planting out, leading varieties, 6-in. pots, $35.00 per 100. MARGUERITE DAISIES. In bloom, 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. STRING PLUMOSA. 50c. per string, 7 ft. long, very heavy. J. WM. COLFLESH'S SONS Established 42 years 53d Street and Woodland 4ve., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Water Lilies Now Is the Season for Planting No better stock of Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Nelumbiums, etc. \A/M. TRICKER Swastika Brand CANNAS Over SO varieties ready in 3-inch pots — 80 varieties in rooted plants. Send for the Canna Book with color and size chart. The Conard & Jones Co. SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS 1 WEST GROVE, PA. r m K I N You want a KING Greenhouse the kind that pays big divi- dends to the grower. Jusl write us to send Bulletin No. 47 KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 King's Rd., NORTH TONBWANDA. N. Y. . where credit Is due — Mentloa Exchan^ Florist Sentenced on Charge of Fraud In the District Court of the United States, Middle District of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, this week, Edward Schel- ske alias Charles Mueller, etc., who has traded as a florist, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment tor having used the U. S. mails for fraudulent purposes. Schelske was born in Germany, is 5ft. llin. tall, 37 years of age, of medium build, weighs 160 lbs., has black hair and sallow complexion, and upon information that was lodged he was arrested on a criminal charge on the 10th of Nov. last year. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J., and Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York City were subpoenaed to give evidence in the case at Harrisburg last Monday, May 4. The trial was before Judge the Hon. Chas. B. Witmer and a jury. Schelske had traded and advertised for several years under the following names and titles: Corry Floral Co., C. O. E. Miller, owner, Corry, Pa. Corry Plant & Floral Co., C. O. R. Miller, owner. • Shlppensburg Floral Co., Chas. Muel- ler, proprietor, Shlppensburg, Pa. C. Miller, Braddock, Pa. Sunnyside Greenhouses, Edward Schel- ske, proprietor, Barl>erton, Ohio ; Colum- bus, Ohio; Akron, Ohio. Charles Schneider, Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio. Charles Schultz, Lexington, Ky. ; Hamilton, Ohio. Frank Hofferman, Knoxville, Tenn. Fred Fischer, Spartanburg, S. G. DeKalb Avenue Floral Co., Edward Schelske, proprietor, Atlanta, Ga. Inman Park Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. West Side Greenhouse, Oscar Schelske, proprietor, Chattanooga, Tenn. Vincennes Floral Co., Vincennes, Ind. Charles Miller, Mount Vernon, 111. Ed. Schultz, Centralia, TU. Young, Hamilton, Ohio. L. Rucker, Galveston, Texas. Edward Schelske, London, Ohio. Edward Schelske It was as the Corry Floral Co. that Schelske was trading at the time of his arrest. Several of his business concerns bore names or titles closely approximat- ing those of well established firms, or, as in the case of the Shlppensburg Floral Co., assumed that name immediately after the selling out and termination of the company. By these means he ob- tained a measure of credit he could not otherwise have obtained, and his general methods of business were such as laid him open to suspicion and brought him within the rigors of the law. The case against him was sustained, and taking into consideration his im- prisonment since last November, the .iudge sentenced him to an extra 30 days, at the same time interdicting him from again becoming a member of the florists' trade or business. Questions Exchange Readers are Asked to Solve What grass seed makes a quick and durable sod for polo and football grounds?— C. N. R.. Minn. Do Chrysanthemums do as well in a should they be out from? — 'D. S. Violet Baroness Rothschild Can any reader tell subscriber "L. G.," where stock of the above named Violet may be obtained In this country? Lj52?}I^^I§J Bellamy Bros. £ Burnham Boiler vention (Illus.. Catalogs Received Daffodils in the Garden Easter Business of Nurserymen, low House (IIU Get Together C Florists' Clubs, Additional Florist Sentenced for Fraud (Por- trait) Gardens, Wild and Rock Garde (Illus.) Greenhouse Building Growers, AiuOBgf the: Madsen & Ch ' Bmil N. (Illu Incorpori Kroeschell Boilers Martet, Bevlew of the Meetings and Exhibitions, Coming. Meetings, The Week's Middle Atlantic States Moninger Co. Opens N. Y. Office. . . New England States Ninth-Story Window, Frc Nursery Dept. (Illus.).. OWtnaiy: "'"• Walter; W.ooker Wellhc Clemens Pacific Coast Dept Palace of Horticulture at Ghent. . . . Question Box Questions for Readers to Solve Readers' Views, Our RetaUer, The: The Florist and Memorial Daj- : Futu Mother' Badge Day: Red Rose of the (Illu Roses, Cut, Lasting Qualitie: Seed Trade Report Southern States Texas State Plorists' Ass'n, C zation Meeting (Portraits) . Trade Notes: Albany Baltimore 1144 Boston 1183 Buffalo 1149 Chicago 1185 Cincinnati 1187 Corfu 1145 Dayton 1187 Detroit 1187 Elizabeth 1144 Hartford 1169 Kansas City Louisville . . Milwaukee . . New Orleans New York . . Newark . . . . Pawtucket . . Philadelphia Pittsburgh . . Portland . . . Providence . . Rochester . . Rutland' .... San Antonio San Francisc( St. Louis . . St Paul ington 1144 Trade Notes, Gent Washington Florist! ■Week's _ Wort, The Snapdragons g Out Tim. Perennials: Outdoor Snal dragons: Bedding Plant Seasoi Hydrangeas 1151 s than passing valu >May 9, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1153 List of Advertisers i | Index to Stock Advertised J ,Co ..IISS Drake Greenhouses.. 1165 Lancaster Count, Tut ir'lower Ex- Drake Point G'hses.. 1138 Nurseries e, Inc., The.. 1178 Dreer, Henry A., Inc. Lange, A., . . . 4 Davidson .1188 1U3-85-88 Lange. H. F. A... SUav.ason..jroo p^j, chas. P 1165 Langlahr. A. H. . • -'er; JamM... .1177 Eagle Pipe Supply Co.___ Leedle Floral Co Pipe Supply 1189 Ebbinge & VanGroos -l-^^^^-Ware"'' |b.e. Chas Mfg. Co., The. . . .1185 Edwards Fold iSsSai,;r^G^;H.nl9 Ehm^ann,- Wm kpEine Mfe Co 1187 Ejsele, C. . . . . Lnpelgate.Tlorist. . . 1162 EU ott & Sons, . ;m3 II .1141 Elliott, R. A. . "old Pap^rBox Co. Elliott, W._H, Leonard Seed Co 1148 Leuly, Emil 1164 Liohtenberger, J. 1 iS Co., .1166 Reade & McKenna .1180 Red Bank Nurs. . . .1145 Reed & Keller .1187 Reimers, M. D..,. .1134 Reinberg, Peter.. 1 Lippman Ritchy, F. W., 1171 Emmans, Geo. M... 1148 Erne&Klingel ^chmann, Godfrey..ll51 Eskesen, Frank N. Shley, Ernest 1162 Esler, John G Kama Dierks & Aren- Eyres, Florist. .... _,„M 1171 Feltfaousen, J. E... 5aer^ Julius.- ...: . . V.lWi gedler g Co., A. G 3a£r, The Florist.. .1166 Fisher. Peter, |3aldwin. Florist 1165 Hetcher & O IBarret, The Florist.. 1165 . , ^, ., Narrows & Son, H.H.1177 Florists^ Hail .1169 Uttlefield. Florist..... „„ — ^„j. .1841 Lockland Lumber C0II88 Roberts, Wm. C. .1150 London Flower Shopll65 Robinson & Co.,H.M1170 1134- Lord &Burnham Co. 1192 Robinson Co. (Inc.) .1151 Ludwig Floral Co., E. H. M 1180 Asters, .1144 C 1165 Rock Flower Co., Wm. Areca. .1144 Lutton.W.H 1190 1163 Nursery Stock.. . . 1146-48 Magnolia ca... 1141-44- Onion Sets 1139 Manure.. 1148 1145^9-50-51 Orchids. 1168 Alyssum 1141-44- " 1163 1145-49-50-61-76-78 L4-84 Ampelopsis. '.! .7^135-37- Pal 1141-48-49-50-51-76-78 Pan^ nental Shrul . 114'5^6^ Ornamental Trees. . 1146- Nikotiai .1141 Antirrhii .1150 .1150 Peonies. 1141-44-46-48-50-51- ,1184 MacNil .1177 The . 1168 Mader, Paul .1162 Marshall & Co., W.E.I .1151 May, L. L. & Co ' 1138-46-48 Pipe Fittings. ..1140-41- 1145-48-49-50-51-76-78 Plant 1152-77-78 PUox... 1144-49-60-51-78 Pots^ 1134-38-40-45 Pinks . . . , '" 1149-51 Poinsettia .„ 1134-40-46-48 Primulas. Roehrs Co., Julius... 1173 Bay Trees 1146-48 ' 1139 Roemer, Fred 1140 Begonias 1134^1- Vi-'-r T" j""="'"77:;c Ji <,. Vr 1178 Rogers, E.C 1176 *" 1144-45-48-49-51-78 Rhododendrons 1146;48 Soalir - Roler a Sons,A.. 1134-85 Berberis 1146^8 ^9?^,; ■■■■■■ :}^}t}ail' qt fM„. Rose UwnGnhs.... 1144 Bleeding Heart 1146 1140-41-43-44-45-46-48- Sheet Moss, . . Co., The..ll82 Rosemont Gardens. ,1164 BouganviUe" "39 1149-52-78 1186 1170-71 Sphagnum Moss. . , . 1168- 1168-70 1170-71 1186-87 Stakes ...1142-71 , , , 1188 Supports 1142-71 ■1187 Tile 1189 ■■■1188 Tinfoil 1170-71 ■Wll Tobacco Dust 1186 ■ ■ ■ 11§I Tobacco Powder. ... 1186 ■„■ ■}}il Tobacco Stems 1186 Pipe 1175-88-89-90 Toothpicks 1168 Pecky Cypress. Hort. 50 Pot Covers. .... 1150-77 Refrigerator; 134-38-51-78 Ribbons 1146-48 Roping Cuttings. . .1146-48 Ruscus ■1176-88- -^;,"f^P■|' _ iie Tubs^. lis jg5 Vases 113: 157 Ventilating Apparatus ;|7 1179-80-81-82-83-84-85 )-71 Wild Smilax, , , 1168-70-71 Mcaunie, Geo. C... 1163 Rosery FIowerjShopll62 Boxwood 1146-48 Rubb F. W. McConnell, Alex.... 1164 Routzahn Seed Co.. .1134 Bulbs 1133-34-35-41 _ 1135-85 McCray Refrigerator Rowehl_& Granz. . . .1134 Caladinms. .. .1133-34-76 Salvia. Plants. . 1148- 1-51 1171 Royal Glass Work lwTs?ei'nkamp'.''ii42 Florists' Telegraph De- McHutchison & Co..ll48 Rummler. R^r?H„Sr&cSH livery^The 1161 McManmon. J. J... .1163 Rupp, Johi IBayersdorferSCo^M.^_^^ Flower &op. The. ^. 1165 McManua, Jame.' "»' " " ^-■ iBay State Nurs..Thell4S Foley Gnhs. Mfg. iBeaven, E.A 1169 ^ Tfie. , „. V, 1134 Ford, M. Cj. , Floral Co.. . 1164 Ford, Wm. P, hison&Co..ll .,.„ ,, iisi ku^VlLGec- ',,'"'.'. Menand, L 1162 Russin & Haniling.. 1189 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Salter Bros 1179 Co., Ltd., The... .1164 Saltford Flower Sh. 1180 Metropolitan Material -pbe 1189 SambrookBros 1141-44-46- 1150-51-76-77-78 ^^^ Scarlet Sage.. .1148^9-78 1146-48 Seeds 1134-45-48-49- Shrubs , Fiske, Rawson _ ^ „ „, Co.... 1134 Mette.Henry' 1140 Sander & Soi Frederick, W. J 1176 Meyer, Chas. F 1134 Sauter,A.... , , „„ Freeman Orchid Co.. 1176 Michell & Co.. Henry Savoy, E. N .ll?y Frii-dman. Florist.. ..1162 F 1I'= " ^'-. 1134-38-40 L.u,-,..-.^-.-- - ...1146-48 1150-61-62-77 Smilax. 1139-41^2- Snapdragon iioo-o/- iiiiim78 ^ .1141-48-49-50-51-76-78 Cuttings. 1139- Spirsas 1146-48-60 Bennet.JI, JBerger Friedman, Florist.. Friedman. J. J.. Froment, H. E. Michell's Seed House ,...1181 .1162-64 Mich Co., H. H 1134 Garland Gnhs. Mfg, Schlatter & Son,Wmll67 11^8 Schling. Max 1164 & Co 1148 Schmidt, J. C 1144 Cut Flower Schmitz, F. W. O.. . .1134 CI 1151 Scholtz, The Florist. .1162 Stocks! 1141- Spruce 1142-45-48-49-50-51-78 |"am» Chrysanthemum Cut- Sweet Pea Seed, ■141-42-45-48- Sweet WiUiam. , 1149-50-51-78 Tigridias, .1141-60 ,1134-38 ,1144-50 ,.,,1138 .1141-45 .1146-48 lell & Fobes.. jBIack.Chas i Black, Son & Co., , ■ll|f Gibbons, the ■1151 Man I'liR GibUn&Co... 11?? ..?:■■::.■■:,•■■.•.•.■ ■•■11^8 Sceery, Ed. ^ ^^ 1134-38 Tradescantia 1148-48-50-51- Trees 1,,. 00 1178 Tuberoses 1134-dM 1144-49 Tulips 1140 ii39i'0-41-44- Vegetable Plants. 1138^0- 1140 'ri46-48^9-60-51-76-78 . , , c; j"*-"*"!?;!* _ 1177 Coreopsis 1144 Vegetable Seeds , ....1134- Minge Floral Co., The. Sealy J. W. C ....1150 Crotons 1149 ,,j,iTiVvJ, "^« - ■• Flora, CJ^''^ S"- -^--^-Co Cuphea 1141-44.45-49- Verbenas .114^|^|^|- "''^ ^ ,; , ^ „ 1164 Shaw.HenryV 1178 Cut Flowers. , 1167-68-69- Vineas, .imAOAl.-^.l-^S.- Mitchell, John R. , , , 1140 Shellroad Gnhs 1134 1170-71-78-79-80-81- 1181 Momm&Sons,Chas.ll46 Sheridan, Walter F. .1181 ,,.>o A. r-. T„l,„ ShurtleffaSon,J.B.1160 Cyclamen ——"-;" w.IIRowers 1150 Siebrecht, Geo C... 1181 Daffoils 40 ^aUfio^s^^ 1160 ''t';rt..'^.^'.'."..^il81 ESS;ll4i:4afsy,S Xanthosoma ._,.,,1176 .1188 Michler Bros. Co, .Chas IISI Srh he FIorist,Incll63 r __ 1168 Miltonia Cons. .. ..^.1176 Scott John ".! ' Sealy, J. W. C, Co., John 1148-49-60-51-76-77-78 1183-84 Vines 1146-48 .1141-49-78 Vmets. Bowe, M. f Breck-Robi: Breitmeyer's S( Brans'l'H. N.... Bryan, Alonzo J 1180 Moore, Hentz & Nash 1166 118 1181 Moore Seed Co li; Mullanphy, Florist. Skidelsky & Co., S. S Dracienas. , W. A. & Co. MISCELLANEOUS 1136-42 114559-56:6il52-"7V7"8 Advertising T%vine. , . 1 169 .... „ ....^ Co. Dutchman's Pipe..., 1176 Aphme 1187 .1164 -""—-- ^"iigg Evergreens... ,.1146-48 Aphicide. 1186 1181 Farm Seeds... 1134-38-41 Aphis Punk 1186 .1181 Ferns 1141-44- Auctions ■,,^12? 1177 Nason, L. B. .1181 Smitt, Henry 1163 1145-49-51-76-77 Baskets ■,i;,ilSnQl 1166 Nat'l Florists' Board Smith & Co., E. D. .1141 Feverfew 1141^15-50 Boilers. ^ iibst, „„. r,^..,. ^..e.. 1140 of Trade......... 1169 Smith & FettersCo.. 1162 Ficus 1148-49-51 ^oxwood ,. 1168-71 118* Hart, Geo. B.... 1167-71 National Show Gar- Smith & Gannett... ,1142 Forget-Me-Nots. . . , 1141- Carnation Staples. . .1142 1138 Hatcher, John C... 1162 dens ...1138 Smith & Hemenway. 1189 . 1144-45 Nahlik, A. I Co., C. R....1146 California Florist, . . 1166 Camp Conduit Co. . . 1189 Campbell Bros 1178 __ ■JJ53 Hews S Co. Heacock, Co.. Jos. Heinecken, Otto..., Heiss Co 1163 Henderson & Co., A.. 1136 Henshaw & Fenrich.. 1179 Herbert & FIeishauerll38 New Herbert & Son, David nu: 1177 Neidinger, Jos. G. 1146 1163 Neuer & Hoffmani New England Florist 1-51 Boxwood Carnatioi - . Cut Flower Boxes ,1144-50 1170-71 on Support ( 5 Tested See'i .1162 Herr, J Hewsi Hilfin, ,rk Stable Ma England Nurs. 1170-71 Milhnger Dros liao HiU Co., The E.G... 1184 , Co., Ii Christensi Qark. Flori Clarke's Sons, Davidll64 Clay & Son 1187 HonKch Cowee, W. J.. Cowen's Sons, Coyle, J, _._.th, P.J 1181 Foxglov Smith, S.V 1178 Fruit PI Smith Co., W.&T... 1146 FruitTrees ii..o-.o s,-"" ■ - p, J,o„ Snyder & Co., B. A.. 1182 Fuchsias ll""*!; Decorative & 1182 Solomon & Son, L... 1189 1148-49-50-61-78 „,„„ „f c.Iiiw Soltau Fernery, B.. .1177 Genista 1150 D'R="°.7„°f ?f ''^ h^o Staiger&Mundweilerll77 Geraniums 1133^0- '^"=*'"' ""V??,' ii' S^ 66 StoothoffCo.,H.A..1186 1141-42-45-48-49-50- _ , „„ "''3-^-^^"?? »"" Storrs a Harrison Coll76 1151-76-77-78 l"^='°Ef ■,•■•■■• •.•.dl?} Johns. ...1164 Stumpp, Geo. M.... 1164 Geranium Cuttings ?°'=5' Baskets 1167-71 Mfg. Co.. The StumSpS Walter Co. 1133-40-41-42-46-48- g^^eX P<=™=--1158-I9-4l 1186 """""PP '^ ™"'^ 1134.86 1149-50-51-76-77- Fertil^ers.... 1134-86-87 :i>., TheLeo. Sunnyside Gnhs 1176 1178 Florists Letters, , 1167-69 1183 Syracuse Pottery Co.1185 Gladiolus 1134-38-40 Florists- Supplies. ,. 1167- 1181 Thompson Sl Co. 1184 rT-i,_i;"J„^„" "ijiy'ijiV iiRQ neuoirope ...r.-^^- ^-- . 1187 Lekvei.'. 1168-70-71 1188-89-90 Cutters 1189 -.,„Co 1190 PR- 1187 -nitea .lates .u. ^^y'^--^-^-''-^^^'-^l^i 'Sr^^.tSu^ 1178 H^raTE'c 1181 PiLS'&SonW'J1162 Flower Co 1141-44 1%"^^ ^"^^^ 1188-89-90-91-92 „„ Soanls?ns-,-jkmes"'' ptik'FlorS°&. thelli ^an Assche, Frank 89 -; .•■.■.•.■.•.•n4a4:4M8°- Greenhohse C^nstrue Horticultural Adver"^^ KSst^SiJ^s.".-.: flE^ ^SS^^I^ubSs"/ Kalmi^^":":^^:""^! ^^ ' ' 'U^^ Ju? Ho*J?rrd,j.w.-.:::::llll ^^Sm^nofaico-.:!!!? va?Kri;Fior;i &. ; Ifi 5?-iSs-;.-,-,;.'."Mi:S ^'^^" ^8 ai?!9i-92 ,1163 Hudson Carbon Co.. 1187 Peirce,E. Allen 1185 ^""51"" s Seed Store ^^^^^^V 1134 Greenhouse Material \m !f!^----:;::ll?! ^SS^S^-co IS^v^— -ill l:il^-":iiii:ltiy! Green^-f^l^: S-S.^ ._...llSd „:„„„,■„ ,, J!, Q„„. Lihum Auratui For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page Washington Florists' Club The club met at 1214 F St., N. W., on Tuesday night. Secretary B. G. May- berry having resigned ; Mr. Linz was elected in his place. A committee con- sisting of F. H. Kramer, Wm. F. Gude and L. Jenkins was appointed to report on the advisability of holding a flower show. To Boston Convention by Boat Ex-President Vincent spoke on the trip to the S. A. F. convention at Boston. The committee of the Baltimore Club has made arrangements with the Merchants & Miners' Line from that city for $25, covering round trip on boat, or $15 one way. Washington will join Baltimore on this trip. All going by this boat should let Mr. Vincent know just as soon as pos- sible to ensure berth. The boat will leave Baltimore Aug. 14 and Sunday will be spent in Norfolk, Va. Mr. Vincent also made a strong appeal for unity of action among the local florists to ensure a good show this Fall and the advancement of the club. Mr. Vincent also had some^ of his new Maryland Geraniums on exhibi- tion, also some cut Fuchsias. Mr. Vincent was elected an honorary member of the Washington Club. O. A. C. O. ;11« Hill -?••_. TheD lift HoUand Nurs.. Th, Hollywood Gardea Nirk, Albert... .1148 Noe, L. M .1146 Oechslin Childs, John Lewis.. 1136 Hollywood Gardens.. 1165 Orchid, Th. Chmnick, W. J......1161 Holm & Olson 1165 Oriental Seed Co., Th Thos. P.1177 Holton & Hunkel Coll82 Home Correspondence Ouwerkerk, P ...... . Thompson W. W Thorburn & Co.,J.M.1138 Totty, Chas. H 1145 Traendly &Schencfc.ll81 ,, . . Tricker,Wm 1152 Hyaomths United States Cut Flower Co 1141-44 Van Assche, Frank.. 1189 Grevillea Vlfio Hardy Perennials.ll46-4S riower goxes Wll Heliotrope 1141-44- Flower Pots. 1145-48-49-50-51-78 Fingin. Herbaceous Plants.. 1146- Gala- T 1148 Gliisi Ufi i-5: Robt 1149 Jackso r.M.-iCo..:.Tl38 P^ B-"" Doane^^^ "g,...::"... 'I. 1133 ,& Perkins Co. Peteri&Reed PottJiry Virgin, U. J 1, 1148 Co 1185 Walker. Wm l: 1191 Pfafif & Kendall 1 188 Waller Seed Co., The "is, PhilipsBros 1164 L. D l: 1171 pierce&Co 1162 Wallis & Co., E. A...1: 1136 Pierce Co., F. 0 1188 Walsh, Alfred E.,... .1: 1136 pierson. Inc., A. N....1133 Warburton,. Florist Gutl Heal Heating Applia .1188-90-91 tCo.,J?f'';ii96 Johnston, T.J. a Co.1165 pierson'CoT'RR. .1144 Jones, H.T 1148 pjUsbury, I. L Darb. DayCo., W. E... Dearaud Co., J. B liuj is,eller lottery 1,^0, 1165 Keller Sons, J. B., 1184 Kentucky Tobai --;:,"-». i','"" 1176 Prod. Co., The. DeGrafifBros. Ltd.,. 1140 Kerr, The Florist. DeNave, Paul 1176 Kervan Co., The. Den Ouden & Sons. 1146 Kessler, Wm Dietsch Co., A 1188 King Coi Wm. F. Co.1133 Pine Grove Floral Corp • ■ 1163 11 1185 Pittsburgh Cut Flower 1165 I & Co., I Warendorff, A Wax Bros.... Lilium MuTtiHorum..ll41 Lily of the Valley 1134-41 Lobelia 1141-44-45- 1149-51-76 Magnolias 1146-76 MaSetti 1146-48 ■Wl". Maples, •""* Marguerites. •1162 Moon • ■ ■1189 Mush, Hot Bed Sash, 1188-89-91 Huckleberry Foliage, 1169 Insecticidds 1186-87 1146-48 Laurel ; ■1168-71 1141-78 Laurel Festooningll6S-71 1145-48-49-51 Laurel Wreaths... 1168-71 Spawn ... 1136 Lemon Oil 1187 1182 Welch Bros. Co . Pitzonka, Gustav.1148-50 Wenk, Peter Plantlife Co^ ^. .1186 Weston, Henry.. .1189 KroescheUI Dodd, ChaL-__ _ „„.„ , ^ Dolansky, F. J 1182 Kuebler, Wm. H . . Dorner & Sons Co. F.1142 Kuhlmann, H. H. . Drake, J. Aug 1139 Lager & Hurrell. .. .1163 Poehli .1171 PoUwo. ...._..., -- - -- .1180 Potter Floral Co 1163 Whilldin Pottery Co.1185 Wil Co. Quaker City Mach 1162 Co .1178 QuidnickGnhs List of Advertisers -Continued Ashtabula, O. — ^Faust & Lockwood have opened a store in connection with their greenhouses here aud report busi- ness very good so far. Akeon, O.— The Heepe Co. is now comfortably settled in its new store which is ithoroughly modern and up-to- date. To celebrate its opening this firm gave away over 10,000 cut blooms. The Giibo Floral Co. will execute sev- eral decorations in the near future. McFarland's report an entire clean up, and the Spring rush on in earnest. Beie, Pa. — ^Sime very attractive win- dows were noticed lere by your corre- spondent. iChas, Offerle has a bank of rambler 'Roses bordered with cork bark and trimmed "with fancy chiffon caught up in tie claws of white doves, suspended from ceiling by fine wires. ..... John Laver bad a very artistic basket of Jonquils with a background of ferns and palms. The Baur Floral Co. had a unique idea in the way of a picture frame witi a black clo'th background, and in this was set a vase of yellow Irises, the effect being beautiful. This company reports that the sale of Carnation clips this year has been a record one. Manager Geo. Heelas, of the James- town Rose Garden's store, reports one of tbe busiest Spring seasons he has ever had. This firm bas over 10 acres of glass under the management of L. Cotter, where large quantities of Carnations and Roses are grown and some fine specimen Azaleas and Lilies. J- M. .1137 Wietor 1 .1181 Randall, A. L. Co... 1184 Wilk,John... .1163 Randall's Flower Shop Williamsport .1176 1166 Co __^ __ Woodri „ Whittfer & Co.', WB.liS Windre'r"wiroi.U'ale Flor- Young 1141-42 Whitton, Samuel,,,, 1176 al Co "° 1168 Young, Rorist Young, John 1148 Young & Nugent. 1164 Zimmer. Chas 1145 Zvolanefc, A. C... American Apples American Apple imports at Manches- ter, England, this season totaled 80,000 barrels, or 10,000 more than last season. 1154 The Florists' Exchange FOUITDED IN 188S Daffodils in the Garden By JOSEPH JACOB . the Trade In General Exclusively a Trade Paper, Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 2, 4, 6 and ' Street, New York. A. T. De L; managing: editor; Jas. H. Griffith, 3urer. The address of the officers is the this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697, Torlt. Telepho Beelcr 3765 and 3766 FBIITCIPAL BBAlrCH OFFICES Boston: Robert Cameron, Cambridge, Mass PUladelphla: Wm. H. Bngler, 4661 Lan( i .^^ Titijig these notes I must begin by saying that ail that tollows refers to Daffodils from purely the garden standpoint. No varieties will be mentioned except such as have a robust constitution and may be counted upon to do weU in nine gardens out of ten Again, as the great majority of the beautiful red cups, or red edged cups quicjcly burn in sunUght and appear very soon lilie burnt cigar ends, very few are included, nnn ,„ the^ exceptional cases where they are, 1 can only 4-1 ,_ ... .^ partial shade, in such north wall or clump of trees, where they get but litUe sun. For convenience of reterence I wiU follow the claasiftcation of the K. H S London, England, as being the one which is now gener- ally used by DaffodU people. ^ Class la.- row straggling perianth segments remind one of th tentacles of ^ octopus. The old Autocrat which beloDK to this section must never be forgotten. ,It is one o the prettiest Daffodils we possess s- one o Bicolor Incomparabllis Lady Margaret Boscawen, Lucifer and Whitewell hear the list of the R. H. S. "Year Book," followed b Bernardino. Each of them, in its owi line. 1.J2 hard to beat; whether Its own line, is verj Lady Margaret B„sc^«.n: o"; the^triLInf ^ng'^^d^:; of Lucifer, or the widely expanded almost orange co ored cup of Whitewell, or the delightful large fprSi oT'f .""*"^°^ Bernardino. Ate! Bernardino's^d soon fades, and alas! also, it is still about £1 ($5) w^M ^"™";c u' """"^^ ^^ '^"st too perfect for thil well Th "/ '^°^/ *"* '^ ^"y Daffodils excel WWtd substance and stand up so well about the foliage. Fo a bit of red and wh te. thprs ,•= „„fv,; — t„ _;_.,% .. ' Lancaster le address label indicates the date when subscrip- explres and is our only receipt therefor. Beglsterea Cable Aadress: Florez Newyork. Advertising — Copy should reach New York office, Nos. " "' ' ~ ">. Box 1697, on Tuesday of following Saturday. — Wednesday. 2 to to secure insertion In 1 Advertising forms go to Foreign Yellow Trumpets The old and well tried Emperor may be taken as the typical flower in this class. Old as it is, it headed the voting bst in the "Daffodil Year Book" (1913) in the list of yeUow trumpets for the garden. King Alfred came next, but I hesitate to advise any one to eo in for It, unless they have a light warm soil and a damp and mild climate. In England it grows "Hke a weed^ in CornwaU, but about Wrexham (Denbighshire) no persuasion on the part of E. M. Crosfleld. who is one ol our best growers, could get it to do more than just Olympia I consider one of the very best of the more recent introductions. Tall m growth, free in flowering and with a pahsh yellow bloom of noble proportion^ and nigged mien, it looks its name every inch. A garden full ot Olympia would be a fitting abode of the |ods- with me it flowers on the late side. Later stiU, in fact ending up the yellow trumpet season, we have Cleopatra; >u,»„^eao.soc.eaes.a«oc.a„oBs Uon^Tont h'old^'/*^'' "/, ^'T^''"" ^'"^ ^° ^^^p' early Intimation o« the forthcomin» tionauy long, bold, deep yellow trumpet. It is still an e=.pensive variety (about 15s.-«3.75-per bulb), bat as It bids fair to be a reUable doer I think it weU to refer passmg. If a variety has a good constituUon gap if it did not exist, I feel Tearly Snbacriptlon.— United States and Mexico, $1.00 Canada, $2.00. "-- •- • ■ ■ . . • » . Payabl tries In postal .^ , „ ^.^ Remit by Draft on New York, Post Office or Express Money Order; If paid in money, please register letter. All cheques and remittances for advertising accounts should be made payable to The Florists' Exchange, at its principal office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. The Week's Meetings c would bo glad U secretariea of societies, iuld send him early intime^-- -' -' ' their organizations. Monday May 11 —Cincinnati Florists' Society, at 8 p.m.— Oeveland Flor. Club, at 7 30 p.m.-New York Florists' Club, at Grand Opera House BIdg, at 8 p.m.-New London County Hort. Sec, at Norwich, S°''"-;^1°°'"=^.?'?S"^- ^-^ P'°"'- '^'"'- >" Sip.m.— Springfield (O.) Flor. Club, at 7-30 p.m. ^'F£'r''clu'b^^ 12.— Newport (R. I.) Hort. Soc— Seattle (Wash.) Wg^'^day, May 13.— Dutchess Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Soc, at Poughkeep. Thursday, May 14.— St. Louis (Mo.) Flor. Club. red and white, there is nothing to rivarLucifer The red keeps its color for days, ^uLiier Yellow perianthed Barril nf'^ilf oW Barrii conspicuus received twenty votes, none of the others more than five. This speaks vo ume" Casble, and Occident among the more recent introduc: hons, are useful additions to this section. But as the, have aU more or less red in their cups, one has to remember how they fade. ^ Bicolor Barriis re?';''nH"'%''T 1'"^"'^ °^ beautiful combinations of red and red-edged cups and white perianths, but a far as I know they all burn and on this account I hesi Se.'„ n ''T°r°f "}"■"■ Of those that do not burn, SeaguU IS the best. It is a curious fact that althous" WsT.t°? °' '"^ '"^ ''T "' M^- Engelheart's seed- lings that were put upon the market, it is stUl one of he very best and as an American catalog says, "perhap he very loveUest of its class." There are in this^sSn some exquisite red cups. Fireband, Incognita, Armor™ oZ"r' Incr^t' •''"'?^^'. ^"'^ ^^*"?ht arongst otners. Incogmta is not qmte so reUable as the otherq mentioned, but where it does well the flat disc like cup , , . . distinguished by the yellow ravq that its purchase is not t^^a^^^l^^^ ^ or^'e^^'re^Xtlllirf^^^^'jL^^j^ri act"rl"e^'"by "=."? '"*'" '"^^' '^ ^S™""?' '"^ '= '=''- Beethoven, Autocrat, Leedsii make this variety the The Lasting Qualities of Cut Roses anth :me„r™^'^ !°lf!'= "!• i* ^'^. ."^"°^ P«"- ?"^,^t'™ of t™«= for them to become plent ful e^l segments become plentiful In the newly issued "Rose Annual," published by the National Rose Society of England, there is a paper under this heading by Mrs. H. R. Darlington, in which ® ^ • "^ 'ts habit to ever make an effective garde White Trumpets But there are a large number coming on, of ^^;^^,^:-,.r^,r^^- slsJ3Sr^ifH?S? Pl^bfisr^SS"^^ White and yellow Roses improve when cut. the whitp o-^rio,.!,! „«ii*„ „„i-i j-^uuung comes near it tor other, will make eood o-arden riUnfc r u-a becoming whiter and more pure, and the vef^w derpen- price Mrs Betterid7e L°The mnner'u ' in the" R ^1%" °"'""^ ^"'^ ^^^^ Ih'l'\^\tfL.Lt!^ Ust, but it is a dwarfer plant and it'sZwer his not 'the nice bold look of "M„^,„„" /-..i.__.-_ . . ." . : pure, and the yello The lasting power of Roses, of course, depends on cutting them in the right stage, in slitting up or lightly hammering their stems, and giving them a good drink m deep water before arranging them in vases. Then she describes the characteristics of the various classes of Roses as to their keeping quaUties, and of the Chinas she would choose the pretty apricot Queen Mab, and the lovely rose terra-cotta Comtesse du Cayla. Crimson Rambler she speaks weU of, as it lasts a lone C^„t,!° ^^}"' '"^^^ *•"= Wichuraianas, especially Dorothy Perkins, also remain fresh over several days. Gardenia and Alberic Barbier she especiaUy mentions in 1±is connection, while Lady Godiva remains^n a good condition for upward of a week. Hiawatha, too,^ re- mains long alive m water. The hybrid perpetuals she Fe^f M '' "I,,^,^?* '°' ''"' 'P^''^ weU of the hybrid tn^Lf y }T^ and then our authoress names the il^?TIL^'' °f f'^ose she has found best in their sev! before I to "bear expensive Madame." Catriona is a beautiful want to Winter and Summer it once more 1 recommend it to my readers. It is one "f- ,7^^^^ ^ "'"' "'^"'^'^ »■ purchase of. It IS (30s.-^7.S0-per bulb), is Florence plentiful it wiU eclipse itted White Lady, which one who wishes to have the best of all the Leedsii in his garden. It has 0. or an- almost indispensable to any smaller cupped broad pure white peri- Pearson. When Madame de Graaff; but that won't'be ^„ ^,„, as it is a good increaser the time wiU'' not ''be' «7ry Bicolor Trumpets Duke of Bedford grows upon me year by year. I look which wiU hold its own for a great bicolor upon it _ orthe It^^f JZLI^IFJ.?^'".?'''^^'^^ clear 'yellow eral colors: Salmon FinSa Mme. Abel Chatenay (if cut as a bud) Mrs. R G. Hill Mrs Geo. Shawyer La Prance Lady Ashtown I?d^!5' Slie ~ Kesh Mrs. trumpet contrasts weU with the pure white or the perianth. Weardale Perfection is useful for a suc- cession, as It flowers after Duke of Bedford. Although not very dear, the two following bicolors have grelt !=.'!f,™'T_Co™".^'' '^'^.^S^'y ™riety, ,vith an extra ^deep i'wl long rather pah anth of a starry look, and a small crinkled cup"'o'^f ''p^ie canary It is very free and an exceUent doer^ Diana Fairv'o"^ l"-""'" "^ i'' '"§<= expanded lemon cup; ness; Thora, because of its nice tall habit and attrac- i„.twt »n-l, - ,, tive large flowers; Countess of Southesk, which is a just yet, although Leedsu counterpart of Frank Miles, becau ""* '"° "-■- and charm; Mrs. W. 0 '' ness and whiteness. Poeticus In a black and white description, with the exception of such a distinct flower as Cassandra or Acme, little difference can be made without going into minute de- tails Hence my wisest course is to draw up a list of what I consider the most satisfactory. Opinions differ Cygnet, with (if cut as Tellow Mildred Grant _^'^^_^ ArOiur Munt Visco""""' Wiates . f°''^^^'°"<= M»e- Jules Bouche ai^rrtc^i-.:f,-ssyi!s:^/--" yellow trumpet; center, very late. Yellow perianthed IncomparabUis Sir Watkin is indispensable, although I find in many yeUow stripe. I have had to discard it on this account . . »om my own. Noble in time will take its place. The Pens"^l,rf^n'3?^t Victoria ^tj™ bloom is of a beautiful pale yeUow, of magnificent pu^. T P?e^?e*'^?fotting ^^i'' t?'' ^"b^t^n^e. It might be%aUed an aU-yeUow Duchess of WpiHr,S^f°"'"^ Lady Margaret Boscawen. ^ BlackweU is one of the exceptions that prove the rule with regard to red cups. It blooms very early and has a primrose yellow perianth with a striking orange red cup, which stands sun remarkably well. It lasts a long tinTe in good condition and is in every way "a good thino^' for the garden. Torch I bracket' with it, bf cause he?e we have another red cup which keeps its color. It is what one would call a decorative variety, its long nar- Melody of Wellingto widely as to the respective qualitiei of 'the differ^,, kinds. It almost seems as if a variety seldom does well years in succession. They must be planted early to get the best results and I think they are all benefited by being allowed to remain two years in the ground. The best and most reliable kinds are as foUows- Virgil (very early) ; Cassandra (smaU eye, large white perianth); Ben Jonson (star shaped); Homer (rin eye); Horace (suffused eye, taU plant); Ibis rimmed eye) ; Dante. Poetaz Nearly all the van der Schoots poetaz lent garden plants. Aspasia, Elvira, Ire Jaune k Merveille and Klondvke are all goo may be added "Orient,"' (tall, delight- ike excel- , Sunrise, To these , , ,^ . , riety raised by Mr. Engle- heart. It is distinguished by a fine line of red round the cup. Its perianth is white. .It is a good faster. Doubles Argent is the best of all garden doubles. It is s lovely built flower of ivory white and pale yeUow, and May 9, 191*- The Florists' Exchange 11S5 IS a strong wiry stem. Plenipo is also good. It is ither stiffly built, showing yellow, primrose and white I its coloring. It has a good stem. These two va- jeties headed the voting for this section in the "Dafltodil ear Book." In compiling the above I have avoided the very high riced varieties. AU that are mentioned may be ob- lined through the usual channels and every one I call Dod m Its own way Ohio florists are somewhat concerned about the new ashions because some of the new blouses do not con- in enough material to pin a Rose on. — Youngstown slegram. AMOjfG the newer Narcissi that have been much in e public eye in England, and of which we have only [he names to delight us, so far, are these: ! Amazon King Alfred Bernardino Lucifer 1 Cornelia Lord Roberts I Cleopatra Lo^j Kitchener Cl'Piernia Loveliness DakHf Bedford Lady Marearet Boscawen Eifrida Pearson Lady Audrey Maid of Athens Queen of Hearts Oueen of the West Rev. D. R. Willlamj Sirdar As dwarf quick growing edging plants the following innuals are reconmiended : Virginian Stock, Candytuft, ^emophila, Tagetes signata pumila, Jacobaeas and llwarf Nasturtiums. Erica carnea, the Mediterranean Heath, is one of he few heaths that are hardy in this climate and is now n flower. If planters could but realize its value it vould be planted in wide spread breadths. As an " ■ 5 to some of the paths it ought to be tried. ' Thicks of the trade! A well known florist still in business in a large city down on the Mississippi told our Chicago representative some years ago, that he had once an order for a corsage bouquet of Swanley White Violets; nothing else would answer. Swanley White was grown more extensively in those days than it is today. He was growing some and took the order. He only had a few in bloom and tried his best to get them from neighboring cities but without any success. The time for the delivery of the bouquet was getting close at hand, and all trains were in but no Swanley White Violets were available. In those days the Double White Primula was much grown for Winter blooming, of which there was a fair supply on hand. To meet the emergency ;nough of the Primulas were gathered and each bloom taken and stemmed separately on the stem of a Violet leaf. In appearance they made a very good substitute. There was an abundance of Violet foliage used, to be sure. The bouquet looked well. The telephone rang for the cause of the delay in the bouquet not being de- livered at the stated time, to which the reply was sent that the bouquet was overlooked and there would be just a little delay on account of having to pick the Vio- lets at night. Again the telephone rang, to which reply was made that the bouquet was on the way. It was a shrewd trick, the delivery of the bouquet on time where there might be opportunity for close scrutiny of the Violets" might prove disastrous. This was carefully guarded against. Just as the carriage rolled up the nger was there with the bouquet. It was eagerly received and served its purpose well. Some time after- ward the customer told the florist that she was afraid IS going to disappoint her with the "Violets," but they finally reached her the very last minute and were very much admired. A PICTURE of Gooseberries reminds me of the system called "suckling," which is practised by Lancashire coal miners in England to get large berries. The following particulars are taken from "Cassell's Cottage Garden- "In all cases where fruit of 1 oz., ly, oz., or more is desired, the fruit must be very severefy thinned, leav- ing only one where six or even a dozen might be grown. The best shaped, stoutest stemmed, best placed berries should be selected, and these should be weighted by fixing small pieces of lead or stone, weighing 14 oz. or more, to the corolla on the end of the berry. Thus selected and weighted to increase the sap-drawing and appropriating power of each berry, they may be yet further enlarged by a series of processes to which the general term of suckling has been applied with more or less appropriateness. These consist in keeping the fruit moist by capillary attraction, through winding one end of a woolen thread around the stem of each fruit, the other end being thrust into a bottle or basin of water; by placing open pans of pure or manure water beneath the bushes, and suspending small cups or saucers of the same beneath each fruit, as well as by the use of rank manures and mulchings. The bushes should also be sprinkled overhead two or three times a day." Not only is The Exchange the National Trade Pa- per, but it fulfills its mission completely and neglects 111 section or interest of its 10,000 readers. It is a busi- 111 ss getter, a money maker, and a monitor all the time. Ill] Exchange is the growers' guide and helper, the ■-iidsmen's organ, the nurserymen's weekly, the land- c ipe gardeners' journal, the retailers' magazine, and the best general newsgiver among trade organs. Simply put ' We challenge comparison." The Mine of the comma was exempliiled in one of the paragraplis here last week when a sentence read: ' \.mong liardy evergreens and trees with colored bark in Winter that our planters " This would have been moie easily understood if it had had two commas like this "Among hardy evergreens, and trees with colored bark in Winter, tliat our planters " This reminds. me of the story of the sailor which the clergyman orally announced in the following manner: "A man going to Statistics have been published of the number of nur- serymen, seedsmen and florists in England and Wales. These comprise 28,736 males, and IITO females. In Scotland, 1652 males, and 327 females. In Ireland, 348 males and 86 females. Market gardeners (including laborers) in England and Wales— 35,818 males and 2449 females. In Scotland, 12,412 males, and 185 females. Other gardeners (not domestic) in England and Wales, number 75,549 males and 583 females. In Scotland, 6453 men and 90 women, while in Ireland the numbers are 5552 and 45 respectively. The domes- tic or private gardeners, all told, number 133,950 and the total number of persons employed in garden- ing in the U. K. is 295,405. These figures were supplied by the British Board of Trade. Mother's Day is tomorrow (Sunday). Some of the organs of the Press are not well enlightened upon this day, either as to its date or objects (vide New York Evening Sun of May 2). Florists have very generally agreed to recommend red or other colored Carnations for mothers who are living, and white ones for mothers that are dead. To the very utmost, however, white Carnations should be offered. A crop can be grown for that day as well as a crop of Lilies can be grown for Easter, and neither florists nor any one else have a right to override the flower symbol adopted by the Mother's Day International Association. ,XV^ Dr. Beverly T. Galloway The board of trustees of Cornell University has just appointed Dr. Beverly T. Galloway, until now United States Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, Dean of the' New York State College of Agriculture. Dr. Galloway succeeds Dr. Stocking, who has been acting as dean since the resignation of Prof. L. H. Bailey. Dr. Galloway is 50 years of age and was born on a farm in Missouri. When a young man he developed a love for flowers and decided to learn the florists' business and, going to Columbia, Mo., he found employ- ment in the botanical department of the State College. Here he showed such aptitude that he was encouraged to take a course in the college and graduated with high honors. For many years Dr. Galloway was in the service of the United States Department of Agriculture, gradu- ally rising until he became chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, which position he vacated March 17, 1913, to assume that of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. In 1899 Dr. Galloway wrote "Commercial Violet Cul- ture" for The Florists' Exchange; this book has gone through two editions and a third and entirely revised edition will be issued in June next. Dr. GaUoway is not a politician in any sense, devot- ing all his time to scientific subjects, especially diseases of plants. He is an untiring and systematic worker. The State of New York is indeed fortunate in secur- ing the services of such a man. sea his wife, desires the prayers of the congregation;" which should have been expressed in this way: "A man going to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the con- gregation." Bulletin No. 52, pubhshed from the Arnold Arbore- tum, puts it on record that: "The Winter of 1913-14 will be remembered in all parts of eastern North Amer- ica as one of exceptional severity." Yet, "So far as the Arboretum is concerned the fears of loss have not been realized." Among the subjects that have "gone home" are Rhododendron Gowenianum, chiefly interest- ing as one of the hybrids between an Azalea and a Rhododendron; arid of the new plants from Western China there were few that suffered. Picea Watsoniana and Tsuga Chinensis, two newcomers, are as bright and fresh as any in the collection; and the very early flow- ering Hamamelis mollis is mentioned as having bloomed in February. We want more of that sort. The gardens of the Middle Atlantic States are now beautiful in the first flush of Springtime. The Violet and prostrate alpine Phloxes furnish color patclies upon the lush green grass under, loads of double flowering Cherry, the pink clouds of Peaches, golden columns of Forsythia, magnificent globes and stars of Magnolia, and the delightful clusters of the many Acers. It is the Springtime ! According to the florists of Kansas City, the periodi- cal sales of flowers by department stores, at reduced prices, have helped rather than hurt the florists' trade. These sales have been educators of the public in the use of flowers and by and by the purchases are made at good class retailers' stores. It was pointed out that some buyers will get cheap flowers at a department store, then buy 25c. worth at a retailer's, asking the latter to place all the flowers in one of his boxes. This sort of practice, however, cannot be carried very far. 4> |(©bintarj| ^ Clemens Wocker Clemens Wocker, a well known grower of Carnations, etc., of Lenox rd. nr. East 38th St., Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., died on Thursday, April 30, at his home, of cancer of the throat. Mr. Wocker had been ill for several months, and had been in the hospital for treatment. He was born in Gosenheim, nr. Mainz, Germany, on Oct. 4, 59 years ago. The funeral services, which were at- tended by many of the craft, were held at his late resi- dence on Sunday last. The interment was at Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn. Mr. Wocker is survived by a mdow, a daughter and a son, John Wocker, who will continue the business in which his father was engaged. Walter Wellhouse Walter Wellhouse, for many years a nurseryman of Kansas, Mo., and for the past eight years secretary of the Kansas State Board of Horticulture, died at his home at Topeka on May 2, after a lingering illness. Mr. Wellhouse was 65 years old, being born at Copley, O., in 1849. His early days were spent in active war service during the country's civil strife. In 1875, he entered business with his father, who owned extensive orchards in Kansas. The firm of Wellhouse & Son planted more than 1,600 acres of Apples in Leavenworth, Miami and Osage counties alone. Mr. Wellhouse married in 1883, and his widow and two sons surrive. In 1906, Mr. Well- house was made secretary of the State Horticultural Society and served continuously up to the time of his death. Following the death of his father, he assumed entire control of'the nursery business. Funeral services were held on May 4, interrnent being at Topeka. M. E. C. 1156 The Florists' Exchange A remarkable plant of Cattleya Mosslae Gro\vii by Mr. Lindabury for the owner, Robert D. Foote. Intensive Cultivation A Cattleya That Helps Pay the Wages We reproduce herewith a photograph of a most re- markable plant of Cattleya Mossise which was in full bloom in the beginning of this week at the greenhouses of Robert D. Foote of Morristown, N. J. On special invitation, John E. Lager, of Lager & HurreU, Summit, N. J., went to see this plant on Monday, April 27, and says that were it not for the fact that he saw the plant he would scarcely have believed it possible that it could be brought to such perfection. The plant has grown from a comparatively modest be- ginning until, at the present time, it is in a basket mea- suring 2Sin. wide and has a spread of 6ft., and carried at the time of his visit 270 perfect flowers. The photograph does not show all the flowers nor the fxUl size of the plant as it was found impossible to tip the plant over enough for the camera to take in all parts. The plant has been in charge of, and grown by, Mr. Lindabury, the gardener, who has certainly dis- tinguished himself. Great credit also is due to the owner, Mr. Foote, who takes more than a passing in- terest in his orchids. We herewith subjoin an extract from a letter received from Mr. Foote which gives a good idea of the past and present of this plant: "This plant was purchased by me in 1909, and has the following record in perfect blooms produced: 1910 59 flowers 1913 228 flowers 1911 26 flowers 1914 270 flowers 1912 131 flowers In 1912 the plant came under the care of Mr. Lindabury It is one plant, and is not made up. I would add that last year 204, blooms from this plant at the time of Mr. Morgan's funeral, brought $20i. I originally paid $23 for the plant." at one time had pelts enough to make a coat. Only the other day he came in with one he had caught by hand. He at first made traps similar to the ones on the market today — wood frame with long spikes driven through, and when set a weight was placed on top to make them doubly sure. These traps did good work; in one Summer he caught 25 in one trap without moving it. The objection I have to them is that they are dan- gerous to have around where there are children, to say nothing of tlie unsightly appearance. Of late years we have used, with good results, a trap purchased from Wm. T. Philipps Seed Co., Toledo, O.; other seedsmen no doubt have the same trap ; it is similar to the one advertised some time ago as the "Out o' Sight." To be successful in catching these shrewd animals requires a great deal of patience and study. 1 remem- ber when a small boy watching grandfather catch a foxy one, who would dodge the trap. He would use his old runway until he would come to the trap, then he would either go deeper or to one side. This of course was not to grandfather's liking, so he began to scratch his head, and pull his trap out, "I'll get him vet," and he did. Taking a small tin liox he cut the four cor- ners, leaving the ends as they were, and bending Ij sides to the reverse, forming wings. This tin vj buried about lin. lower than the mole had been runni'" and the soil firmly packed and trap reset. When \l mole came to this place he found the tin prevent 1 him going deeper, then to one side — here he was block', and in less than two hours' time grandfather took hi from the trap with three tines through his pelt. It has been my experience that they are more act* at 6 a.m., noon, and at 6 p.m. It is quite interesti'j if you come upon their fresh work, to catch them :i the hand. Get close enough when they begin woj to be able to run your hand quickly in the runw: behind them. The instant you feel him throw him c': quickly, you must also be quick or he will run ba- before you get your hand in his runway; very quiet t(, or he will hear you and not work. The sbc fined foi' if handy, is more sure, but be certain and get back : least 6in. from the place you last saw the ground mo', or rather where it is moving, in which case he will ba into your fork or hand and you can throw him o and catch him before he can make a new hole. I- can run faster in his hole already made than you c. dig. For this reason a cat is better at catching the! tlian a dog, I have known cats to sit for hours ai: watch the runways. When Mr. Mole makes the mo\i quick as a flash in goes the paw and out comes M' Mole. (However, they wiU not eat them.) It is best place the trap at the edge of a lawn or garden as thij usually come in from the outside. Furthermore there is an art in setting a trap. % some it comes naturally; others require a great deal ■ time and study to acquire it while others wiU nev- learn it. When a younger brother was hardly old enouj to talk plainly we had an oversupply of house rat Father set traps for them so did mother and mysel to no avail; finally the baby had to have a chance, ar his trap caught the rats, and he still keeps his recoi good, for whatever he sets a trap for, it seems his gan is sure to get into it. Perhaps our friend would gain some knowledge 1: reading "Hunters, Traders and Trappers," as it trea on the habits of fur bearing animals, and almost ar trap a man would wish. E. E. Hall. Kroeschell Boilers After the notes that appeared on p. 974, issue c April 18, it will be unnecessary to say more, on th present occasion, than that the accompanying reprt duction shows the two Kroeschell boilers as they appea at Lowe & Shawyer's place, LTxbridge, England. I order to accommodate these boilers a house 90ft. b 35ft., has been built, and this is capable of taking fou more similar boilers. A circulator is fitted to each re turn main near the boilers, these being driven by sma motors. The boilers and fittings are covered with as ■ bestos, painted grey, and the pipes white. The tw boilers are driving about 20,000ft. of 4in. pipe, an( can feed more. The smoke shaft is about 85ft. higl made for six boilers. The reputation The Florists' Exchange has earne< is reflected in the standard text-books on horticul ture issued by its publishers. Send for a list. Yoi wlU find at least one book you require. Exterminating Moles How can we exterminate moles? This I believe to be impossible, although their numbers and damage done by them can be kept down by constant work. My grandfather, B. Hall, now 85 years old, has been at it since 1873, and is stiU busy. So are the moles. He til, May 9, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1157 Texas State Florists' Association Organization Meeting, Waco, Texas, May 4 and 5, 1914 Officers elected for 1914-1915: President, Robert C. Kerr, H W. J. Baker, Fort Worth; Secretary and Treasurer, Geo. !V Next place of meertng: Fort Worth, July, 1915. State Flower Show to be held in Houston next November. H. H. Kuhlmann, Jr., Houston. I. M. Johnson, Houston. J. B. Baker, Fort Worth. Chris. Hauser, San Antonio. Afternoon Session, May 4 The afternoon session was called to order at 2 o'clock by Chairman Robert C. Kerr, who explained briefly the origin of the movement for the formation of a State organization, at the suggestion of T. J. Wolfe of Waco, and others. Letters were read from H. B. Dorner of Urbana, 111.; Anton C. Zvolanek of Lompoc, Cal, and J. F. Aramann of EdwardsviUe, lU. Membership Enrollment The following were present and enrolled as members: Robert C Kerr, Geo. M. Cosh, Chas. Ehlers, Sam E. Dixon, H. H. Kuhlmiann, Sr., H. H. Kuhlmann, Jr., E. P. Davis, Jr. and S. J. Mitchell, all of Houston; H. F. Greve, Mr. Holtkamp and Miss Holtkamp, John M. Dawson and E. P. Brown, of Dallas; Messrs. Stub- blefield. Green, McAdams, W. J. Baker, L. J. Tackett and Papworth, of Fort Worth; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wolfe, Mrs. Annie Wolfe Brigance, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolfe, Emile Krejeci, Joe Fee, M. Faulkner, M. B. Davis and T. W. Reed, all of Waco; Messrs. Hauser, Suchy, Herzog, Walter Schumann and Mrs. F. Albrecht, all of San Antonio; Mrs. C. L. StefBns, Brownwood; E. Frisdrich, Edgar Hall, Chas. H. Alff, Sr., Chas. H. Alif, Jr., H. B. Miller and H. B. Beck, of Austin; E. J. Kyle of College Sta- State Organization and Arrangement Comnuttee T. J. Wolfe, Waco. Chas. H. Alff, Austin. Henry Greve, Dallas. C. H. Steading, Galveston H. O. Banna, Sherman. That the State organizing committee of the Texas State Florists' Association did its work well was clearly demonstrated in the organization convention of Texas florists held at Waco on May 4 and 5. The sessions were held in the beautiful Elks' Building, the conven- tion being called to order at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 4, Robert C. Kerr of Houston, state chairman of the organization committee, with a representative attendance of ladies and gentlemen. Several days of incessant downpour all over Texas prior to the convention was the cause of there not being as large an attendance as had been anticipated. Many who had expected to come wired in their regrets and expressed their desire to be included as members, stating that it was impossible to e present on account of railroad washouts. Morning Session, May 4 Invocation was pronounced by the Rev. E. E. Ingram of the First Presbyterian Church of Waco, followed by an address of welcome by Mayor J. W. Riggings, whose cordial words were deeply appreciated. On behalf of the florists of Waco, T. J. Wolfe delivered an address of welcome, and his words were supplemented with a few well chosen remarks by Mrs. Anna Wolfe Brigance, who particularly welcomed the ladies. Response in a happy manner to all of the addresses of welcome was made by L. J. Tackett of Fort Worth. After the pre- liminaries, a very interesting address on "The possibili- ties of an Experimental Range of Glass for Commercial Cut Flowers" was delivered by E. J. Kyle of. College Station. Another interesting paper was on "Co-opera- tion of the Agricultural Department with the Florists' Association," by Sam E. Dixon of Houston. Elwood Pomeroy of Donna, a prominent horticultur- ist of the Southwest, spoke on the subject: "How the Texas State Horticultural Society Can Co-operate with the Texas Florists' Association." A very interesting paper was read by J. S. Kerr of Sherman on, "How the Texas Nurserymen's Associa- tion and the Texas Florists' Association can Co-operate and Work Together for the Good of Horticulture." Addresses followed bv Arthur T. Boddington of New York; Jack Ray and W. W. Seeley of Waco, and F. J. McCabe of Chicago, and at noon, before adjournment, a panoramic photograph of the assembly was made at the new State House, the official headquarters of the association. tion; John S. Kerr and H. O. Hanna of Sherman; El- wood Pomeroy of Donna; H. J. Condron and J. D. Pruessner of Galveston; E. E. Stone of Dickinson; Arthur T. Boddington of New York, N. Y.; J. L. Down- ing of Wichita Falls; Mrs. Sam Brown of Tyler; R. M. Womack of Willspoint; Hans Schrider of Temple; Mrs. J. E. M^heeler; Wm. Clowe of Corsicana; Frank J. McCabe of Chicago; Miss Martha C. Wood and W. E. Hunter of Hillsboro; Bird Forrest of Waxahachie; Wise Atkinson of Greenville ; Frank Stuppy, St. Joe, Mo. Constitution and bylaws for the new association were adopted after a long and thorough discussion, a feature of which was the inclusion of private gardeners as ac- tive members, there being no associate membership. Election of Officers Election of officers resulted as follows: President, Robert C. Kerr, Houston; secretary and treasurer, Geo. M. Cosh, Houston; press representative, L. J. Tackett, Fort Worth; educational director. Prof. E. J. Kyle, College Station. Board of directors: T. J. Wolfe, Waco; H. O. Hanna, Sherman; E. P. Brown, Dallas; G. W. Suchy, San An- tonio; Herman Kaden, Gaines%'ille ; John McAdams, Fort Worth. It was decided to elect the vice-president at the sec- ond day's session on Tuesday. Before' the adjournment of the convention for the day, Mr. Seeley, of the Waco reception committee, dis- tributed tickets to all present to attend a theatre per- formance in the evening, for which a vote of thanks was given. Second Day— Tuesday, May 5 Morning Session The second day's session opened with ideal weather and brought in more members who had been water- bound, as follows: Otto Lang, J. C. Zell, Seth MiUer, R. W. BuUentine, R. Wehrle and Chas. Bengelli, Dallas; Wise Atkinson, Greenville; C. Dornberger, Brenham; L. B. Schulthe, Houston; A. Y. Koehle, Sherman; Bird Forrest, Waxahachie; H. Schreleder, Temple; J. C. Brown, Waco; Mrs. G. Jung, San Antonio. By a unanimous vote, Houston was selected for the State flower show in November, on invitation extended through President Kuhlmann of the Houston Florists' Club, Mayor of Houston and Chamber of Commerce. .As soon as this was announced Mrs. Annie Wolfe Brig- ance of Waco offered a very handsome prize, a beautiful cut glass basket for flowers— to be awarded to the best luncheon table decoration set for six persons at the proposed show. 'For the city in which next convention will be held Mr. Herzog proposed San Antonio; J. S. Kerr of Sherman, Mr. Beck of Austin and Prof. Kyle proposed College Station; Messrs. Tackett and Baker proposed Fort Worth. The result was: San Antonio, 12 votes, College Station, 12 votes and Fort Worth, 34 votes, making Fort Worth unanimous choice for next meeting place. Elecetion of vice-president was then in order, it be- ing previously decided that the city getting the conven- tion should have that office for the year. W. J. Baker received 30 votes and John McAdams 28, resulting in the election of Mr. Baker. To show appreciation for T. J. Wolfe Elected honorary vice-president of the Texas State Florists Associa-^ tion in token of appreciation of iiis services 1138 The Florists' Exchange ■ lllu : Waco, Te: the fine work of T. J. Wolfe for the State organization, and his elegant reception of the members at Waco, he was elected to the office of honorary vice-president by a unanimous standing vote. All the presidents of the several local State clubs were present, including Hous- ton, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Fort Worth, and gave most flattering reports from their respective cities, which were encouraging in every respect. President Greve of the Dallas Florists' Club spoke of the Club's plan of admitting private gardeners and others identi- fied with the trade as members, with many plans in view for immediate and active work. President Kuhl- mann of the Houston Florists' Club said his club had already accomplished much good work, making it a suc- cess on actual results. A great deal of favorable discus- sion ensued on securing, through the legislature, an ex- perimental station range of glass, and Mr. Dixon, who is a candidate for legislature, stated that an appropria- tion for that purpose could be obtained if a delegation was sent after it, stayed by it and nursed the bill through. Mr. Greve said there were but fourteen members of the S. A. F. in Texas, and he was busy working for additional members during the session, with the hope of getting the S. A. F. meeting some day in Texas. President-elect Kerr announced the following com- mittees: State Flower Show— T. J. Wolfe, chairman; Edward Hall, Austin; George Cosh, Houston; L. J. Stubblefield, Fort Worth; Henry Greve, ' Dallas ; F. W. Suchy, San Antonio; E. L. Stone, Dickinson. Finance —Bird Forrest, Waxahachie; J. E. Mc Adams, Fort Worth; Chas. Alff, Austin. Legislative— Sam. Dixon, Houston; H. O. Hanna, Sherman; J. B. Baker, Fort Worth; H. B. Beck, Austin. Transportation— J . F. Martin, Port Arthur; Chas. Alff, Sr., Austin; J. D. Pruessner, Galveston. The executive committee chose President Kerr to represent the Association at the S. A. F. convention at Boston. The Association just be- fore adjournment, in a very pretty speech by Mrs. Dixon, presented a large basket jardiniere to T. J. Wolfe and his sister, Mrs. Brigance, as a slight testimonial for their ele- gant reception of the convention members. The speech and response by Mr. Wolfe were filled with sentimental gratitude that brought actual tears of appreciative feel- ing from very many in the hall, and there is no question but that the Wolfes of Waco have won an everlasting place in the hearts of all florists here. A resolution of thanks was voted to The Florists' ExcHAU-GE for its most generous treatment of Texas florists in many numbers of its paper, with the request that the resolution be extended to the New York office through its representative. Adjournment was then made to partake of an elegant banquet luncheon at the State House, the entire feature being the compliments of Mr. Wolfe to his florist friends. There were fully one hundred present. The tables were beautifully decorated and, with Mr. Dixon as toast- master, compliments, with added brilliant repartee, were supreme. A trip was then made to the top of Waco's twenty-two story building for a most magnificent view. Automobile riding over the city by the entire party consumed the remainder of the day. ' It was decided by the executive hoard that the next annual meeting would take place in July next year, instead of May. All mem- bers left the city on night trains, enthusiastic with the great success of the first meeting of Texas florists. S. J. M. The City of Waco In many respects Waco is one of the most important cities in Texas. It is beautifully located on the high banks of Texas' largest inland river, the Brazos, and the river cuts through the city with its great width of about 400ft. A long suspension bridge, on the me- chanical plan of the celebrated Brooklyn Bridge, to- gether with several other bridges connect the traffic, and the view up and down stream from any of these bridges is most beautiful. The name Waco, (pronounced Way-co) is of Indian origin, being the name of a tribe existing around there early in the history of Texas. The city is of about 50,000 population and one of the greatest of all inland cotton markets in the South, being directly in the center of a splendid agricultural country, to which miles of other products, are cotton plantations, also grc tributary. It is a city of much wealth, especially in the case of some of the. older families who have grown financially with the city's steady progress. It has several flour mills, cotton gins and' compresses, and during the Fall season the marketing and handling of cotton here is worth coming miles to see to those who are not familiar with it. It has most beautiful streets, clean to a degree, and lioraes around which the skill of landscape work mani- fests itself along most modern lines. It is important as a flower center, in which the work of the Floral Society there has proved a most educational and up- lifting factor. It is safe to say the majority of amateurs who beautify their home grounds have little to learn from any florist, and surely to some they can give practical' information. More educational work among the people at large , has been disseminated at Waco regarding flowers than possibly any other city in Texas and the flower yhows held here, lasting a week at a time, have been very large, and ^. cnderfuUy attractive. Convention Hall .'Ss early as two daj'S before the convention dates, members began to arrive, and on Sunday the convention headquarters at the "State House" was crowded with florists from all parts of the State. T. ,1 .Wolfe, the Waco florist, with his usual fore- thought, had decorated the sidewalks and entrance to the hotel with about 20 large jardinieres, well filled with decorative materials of all descriptions, including palms, ferns and blooming plants in great variety. Across the street was stretched a large banner "Head- quarters Texas State Florists' Association" and all the florists on arriving from the trains took notice at once, and the assembling began. The meeting place for the convention had been changed from the hall of the Young Men's Business League to the Elk's hall and club rooms, which occupied an entire building — a beau- tiful structure. This was done for the studied comfort of the florists, where they might enjoy all the privileges of the club, including > dance hall, bowling alleys, committee rooms and bath. Looking to the comfort of the ladies, beau- tifully decojated reception and rest rooms were avail- able, and they weie leccned h\ Mrs Vnnic Wolfe Brigance of Waco, who led the reception arrangement; and proved herself a most gracious hostess among thi ladies. The meeting hall and other appointments were mosi profusely and elegantly decorated by Mr. Wolfe, whc had placed at least a carload of palms, in great variety and ferns, while large vases of cut flowers were in CN'idence with appropriate taste; also appropriate floral "The Florists' Exchange" The national trade paper was represented by tht Texas representative, S. J. Mitchell, and as chairman R. C. Kerr called the meeting to order, a large banner with the inscription "The Florists' Exchange, the Great American Trade Paper," was unfurled at the desk on the rostrum, and cheers went up from the convention in warm approval. The expression here was significant in appreciation of the work of the paper for Texas. Exhibits There was not a more distinctly attractive feature in the hall than the gorgeous display of Amaryllis sent by H. J. Condron of Galveston, grown at his range of lath houses at Dickinson. The mammoth blooms were from six to nine inches in diameter, and were in great variety of color, being the result of Mr. Condron's skill' as a specialist and hybridizer. The display was most favorably commented on by all florists present, as the finest thing in blooming Amaryllis they had ever seen. They are the result of many years' experience and place the producer at once in the first rank of specialists in his line. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, sent a grand dis- play "of floral baskets. There were sixty varieties in the collection which was arranged most attractively. In the collection were several suggestions new to the trade in this section Prominently displayed was a most beautiful present to the new association from M. Rice & Co. of Phila- delphia. It was a gigantic basket jardiniere and stand, quite Sft. tall, and finished in white — a most attractive piece. The association promises the generous donors that it will be in evidence again, and well filled with flowers at the State flower show in November. E. E. Stone of Dickinson, Texas, the Asparagus plumosus specialist, and the largest grower in tliis section of the country, sent several hundred of his splendid sprays and they were arranged in vases and otherwise in the hall, adding greatly to the decorative efl'ect. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., sent a supply of catalogs, splendidly gotten up, representing the line of florists' supplies, also plant and bulb list. The com- pany gave away souvenirs in lead pencils, with its compliments. Arthur T. Boddington thought enough of the Texas boys to come all the way from New York to meet each one of them personally, and he did not come empty handed. When his boxes and packages were opened in the display hall by the committee it seemed as if he had sent types of every bulb known to the trade, and of splendid quality. He was greatly im- pressed with the earnestness of the convention and made many more business connections among the mem- TBis park was a gift of May The Florists' Exchange 11S9 Chicago was very much in evidence and A. L, Randall Co. of that city "had an elaborate exhibit of florists' general supplies. Their representative, Mr. McCabe, as present and was very busy. Guthrie, Okla., was represented by Furrow & Co., wholesale florists. Their exhibit was several vases of ,ctly first class stock in a variety of cut flowers. Mr. Furrow himself was present and called particular attention to the unusually fine specimens of giganteum buds, which created a deal of favorable expression. Representing "Burlington Willow Ware Shops" of Burlington, la., was C. M. Wycoff. He came with a most popular display of florists' baskets. Mr. Wycoff ivas well received by the committee on exhibits, for he I display of great merit, his house being exclusive specialists in' this line. T. J. Wolfe, the Waco florist, leading the reception of all who came to the convention, met the incoming trains and gave his personal souvenir to every man in the form of large bronze keys, his compliments stamped thereon. He made his presentation speech in just a few words; "These keys are all of the same mould and will loosen up anything in the city. I know, for I have tried it." One of the features of the convention is a directory of every florist in the .State, most carefully compiled and strictly" up-to-date. It is in convenient pocket form " can be had by any one interested at SOc. per copy by addressing the secretary of the association. What They Think of the Texas Write-up in "The Exchange" "That write-up in The Florists' Exchange of April 35, nearly five pages for Texas, beats anything I have ever seen any trade paper do for us," said I. M. John- f Houston. "I am sure the great New York ilo- journal will make a lot of friends down here among the longhorns." George Cosh, secretary of the State committee, said: "Well, I'm glad to say that I have an extra dozen copies of The Flobists' Exchange coming of that April 3Sth number, and most of them are going back to Scot- to the folks of 'Auld Lang Syne.' Just take it from me, every florist in Texas is thankful to Mr. De La Mare and his enterprising staff for his consid- eration of Texas. We very much appreciate the ser- vice the paper is doing for us." ■ What do I think of that boost for Texas and Waco," said Mr. Kerr, chairman of the organizing committee. "Well, it was simply great, photographs and all. It has put Texas florists on the map with the prominence we have deserved all along, and it remained for The Florists' Exchange to take the initiative and do it. just as well extend the thanks of all the fellows with mine, for I know that would be their sentiments." Henk Dirken said: "I have just been reading the ac- unt m The Exchange of the Waco meeting, and if the meeting does nothing at all at Waco, the members are repaid already by that fine illustrated write-up. The advertisement alone is worth a meeting of any con- vention. I always read The Exchange as a part of my business program, and could not be without it." At the meeting of the Houston Florists' Club, H. H. Kuhlmann, Jr., was most comphraentary with his opin- ■ ion of the Texas notice. He said: "The Exchange has poured a can of yeast into the Texas dough, so bet- ter look out for an uprising. I have been accustomed to forcing methods in our greenhouses, but with the kind of food we read about in The Exchange, I be- heve Texas will become in time the most blooming State of them all!" Park Superintendent Brock of Houston, says: "The greatest piece of Texas floral advertising ever achieved, and there are thousands who want to know about Texas; this gives it to them like looking at a picture. Just wait till we get to Waco and you will hear expressions all along the line most complimentary to The Florists' Exchange." Chris Hauser, Jr., president of San Antonio Florists' Club, writes: "I have not seen our local membership since reading the splendid Texas account in The Flo- rists' Exchange, but am sure everyone will be pleased with it. As far as I am concerned I think it was de- cidedly interesting and was well gotten up." T. J. Wolfe of Waco, writes: "In a small way I wish to express my gratitude for the way in which The Flo- rists' Exchange bandied the Texas convention. We are old lovers of the paper, having subscribed to it for 20 years or more, and I have been reading it ever since I was a boy." S. J. M. Amaryllis in Texas Strains Imagine Amaryllis grown in a range of lath houses, blooms 6in. to 9in. in diameter, four to Ave blooms to a stem, and of such distinction in color as to warrant dis- seminating ten or twelve varieties. It is startling, beyond question, what Harry J. Con- dron of Galveston has to show this week at his Dickin- son houses in this class, and great numbers of people are going miles to witness the results. finest obtainable. From these I continued my hybridiz- ing, working for size and a great variety of startling colors. I thought I would employ Burbank's hybrids, too, and secured the finest, but now I am throwing to the dump heap, as worthless for my purpose, the class of the Burbank stock. In fact I have vastly improved over every bulb that I have imported. Mr. Condron here exhibited results from imported bulbs, and from Burbank strain, and it was easily to be seen that his was in every way superior. Aside from the size of the blooms, with color base of pink, red in different shades, and pure white, he has results in color blending that are truly wonderful. For instance, a bloom with blackish red throat, graduating to the lightest tinge of red at the edge of the petals. Then another in stripes, red and white, so perfectly marked that he calls this one "Old Glory," being like the stripes of the flag. Then others with white centers graduating to a brilliant red; some with solid red, with white marldngs out from the throat; others solid white delicately penciled with red lines; but a description in such a varied sea of color where a field of thousands of massive blooms are to be considered, is obviously most confusing. What Ml'. Condron daily weeds out for the dump heap are much better than the AmarylUs of ordinary culture, and it seems even too bad to throw away as worthless stock as good as this, 'but to the end always of the survival of the fittest, this is the plan adopted. By actual measurement, bulbs were found to be from 4in. to 6in. in diameter as they bloomed. The soil employed in culture is good ordinary sandy loam, using appropriate commercial fertilizer, all grown under lath house protection. He has not com- menced to disseminate as yet, but he has attained a standard of high merit. He consented to send a ship- ment of his blooms for the florists at the State meeting at Waco, and by the coming Fall he will have bulbs of these strains bv thousands. S. J. M. A "small" building in Waco From the top of this building, the tallest in Texas, the florists, at their convention, viewed the city, and a radius of 25 miles of splendid Cotton farms. He has been more than ten years working with Amaryllis as a distinct specialty, eliminating every other form of floriculture, and has given time, money and careful study to his improvements. Mr. Condron explains most lucidly the history of his work thus: "As I am a native of England, somehow I naturally started with the best bulbs which could be secured from that country, being a very good type of the ordinary red Amaryllis, and I at once, with other bulbs from Holland, Germany, and other countries, began a studied system of pollination. I eliminated every seedling from among hundreds that was in any way inferior, and by careful blending I noticed much improvement in my stock; then I paid as high as $20 for a single bulb, and for others paid very fancy prices on account of the reputation claimed for them as the Orchid Growing in Texas Growing orchids in Texas is by no means a common occurrence, but in Dallas their culture has proven suc- cessful and profitable in every way. Alex. Millar, at the left in the picture shown on this page, is a former Rhode Island florist, coming to Texas about eight years ago to take charge of the Green Floral Co.'s range. He is an old time S. A. F. member and one of the best growers in this section of the country. H. F. Greve of the Dallas Floral Co., was formerly of the force of J. A. Peterson of Cincinnati, Ohio, com- ing to Dallas as early as 1900, where his work has been attended with increasing success from the beginning. He is a man of great popularity with his brother flo- rists in Dallas, and is known as a hustler for any propo- sition that has to do with the general benefit of the flo- rists of the State. He was chosen for this reason to represent Dallas as member of the organizing committee, for the State Association meet at Waco. He says "the florists are unanimous to a man to attend the Waco meeting." Mr. Greve has just been elected president of the new Dallas Florists' Club. S. J. M. 1160 The Florists' Exchange Wild Gardens and Rock Gardens By Robert B. Cridland, Landscape Architect THE wild garden, as the name suggests, is a gar- den of informal outline; but it is not, as many think, a wilderness, requiring little or no atten- tion. The primary purpose of the garden is flowers, and if success be had, there must be a degree of care and regard, although in the wild garden, once estab- lished, these mar be reduced to a minimum. A wild garden consists of a collection of plants, per- ennials and shrubs, placed so nearly in the state of their original environment that they become established and take care of themselves. Very often an entire property is developed along naturalistic lines, aiming toward the picturesque in landscape design. Such a development may not be classed as a wild garden, as very often the effects se- cured are the result of almost constant care. The true wild garden should be treated as an isolated feature and will appear best in a depression where it is practicable to plant the side slopes with evergreens and flowering shrubs in a naturalistic way. (See Illus- tration No. 1.) When boulders are at hand it may be made even more picturesque by placing them on the slopes and extending the plantations of wild flowers around them to tie the entire scene together. Very often a favorably located spring will supply running water and add a feature to the wild garden of inestimable worth. Many and varied are the native plants that can then be introduced, and charming, in- deed, the effects procurable. In the wild garden the paths should be of turf or stepping stones and very broad, allowing the flowers to sprawl over the path in places without interfering en- tirely with the purpose of the walk. Stepping stones should be placed twenty-two inches, center to center. Beds for the establishing of flowers should not be more than six feet wide. Where it is necessary to have them larger, it is preferable to place shrubbery in the center of the bed and allow about three feet be- tween the shrubbery and the turf edge of the path. As in the flower garden, the aim should be toward continuity of bloom. There should be no lack of flowers at any time, although the Spring and Fall seasons will be the most flowery. In this respect, great aid may be looked for to the hardy bulbs. Nothing is quite so pretty as colonies of Snowdrops, Jonquils, Daffodils and similar bulbs thoroughly naturalized. The Rock Garden The alpine or rock garden is closely akin to the wild garden, as here, too, we endeavor to estabhsh plants as nearly as possible in their native environment. The rock garden should be apart and secluded from the flower garden. If it is possible to select a place where there is running water, it will greatly enlarge the variety of plants that may be grown and increase the possibili- ties. The rocks should be placed on a gentle slope and the surface so varied that the contour will be undulating. A few large rocks are better than many small ones. When placing the rocks, adopt a plan of stratification, so that the strata all run in the same direction. Secure the largest boulders possible and arrange them so that the most formidable stones come at the base. In some places the arrangement should be almost perpendicular and in others flatten it out to a more gentle slope. In this class of work we are imitating nature just as closely as possible and the boulders must be so arranged as to appear inherent in the soil. An abundance of good porous soil must be used and well mixed with leaf mould and weU rotted manure to a depth of 2ft. or 3ft. It is almost impossible to establish and grow a good assort- ment of rock plants on many of the so-called rockeries. The pockets for soil are far too small and devoid of moisture, so that only the very hardiest of drought re- sisting alpines can exist. The arrangement of the plants should be in clumps or colonies of one variety, and not a mixed planting, where the strongest growing kinds can overrun the weaker, many of which soon perish. When a rock garden is constructed on a dry hill, it should be provided with a sub-irrigation system, as many alpine plants require a deep moist soil. This is very much more important than the shade or partial shade so often thought necessary to their well doing. Such a system of irrigation may be economically installed by running a 2in. agricultural tile along the top of the slope, ]2in. below the surface. The bottom of the trench should be inclined toward the rockery and given a fall of >/gin. to the foot in its length; it should be filled with crushed stone or clean cinders, placed around the tile. The tile should be connected with the nearest point of supply by a wrought iron pipe: This, too, should be placed 12in. below the surface and connected at the faucet with ruliher hose. The use of valves is thus done away with. such as would be necessary if the line was directly cor nected with the water supply system. Where the roc garden is close enough to the house, water may t applied directly by hose, but the irrigation is to t preferred. Dry Wall Gardening An interesting use of rock and alpine plants is in th planting of dry walls and particularly when such wall are built as retaining walls in the flower garden. (Se! Illustration No. 2). A great variety of plants may bi had for such purpose and the list greatly enlarged it water supply is near by to help out in very dry period; Garden steps of field stone, in fashion with the retainin wall, may be so constructed as to leave pockets for th planting of alpines. (See Illustra tion No. 3.) Following a first prin ciple of wall construction, such step: should be as regular as possible- not absolutely straight lines but th structure in general should be regu lar and uniform. This regularit; should not be followed in the plani: ing, which may be very much varied An important consideration in thi building of such steps is stability Large heavy stones should be se iected for the base and placed on ! firm foundation. As the other stoneii are placed they should all lie firmlj' and the soil between well rammec to prevent too much settling. Thi planting may usually be done as th( work is in progress; the plants wil then be better placed, and the rooti spread more easily. The pockets foi plants should be so made as to pre^ vent the crushing of the roots as th( work progresses. Plants that sho^ to best advantage on a flat surfacf should be given the preference anc not too great a variety. Plants suit- able are Rock Cress (Arabis albida): Bugle (Ajuga repens). Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), Soapworl (Saponaria ocymoides), and Speed- well (Veronica rupestris). Spring is tlie Planting Season Great care should be taken in planting alpines or many failures will result. Late Spring is the very best season for planting, and if it is possible to secure small potted plants, they are much more easily handled. Planting and budding may often be done at the same time and is advisable where possible. The introduction of small compact growing shrubs will give an appear- ance of stability to the rockery and deter the eye from taking in too much at a time. Many of the hardy heaths are suitable for this purpose, as are the Andromedas. The hardy heaths bloom from April to July. The first to bloom is Erica Mediterranea hybrida. This variety makes its flower buds in the Summer and blooms the following April and May. Other hardy kinds are E. Tetralix, cinerea, vagans, ciliaria and Calluna vulgaris. [The second part of this article will be "Rose Gardens and Hardy Borders."] The WUd Garden IIlus. 1. A depression is much the best location for thi large trees the scene is much improved. The Pines in the illust a good background to the plantations within. The field bou! a naturalistic tone to the composition. The Florists' Exchange The Florists' Telegraph Delivery (S. A. F. and O. H.) , Ind. W. F. GUDE, Vice-President, Washington, D. C. IRWIN BERTERMANN, Presid . „ ,, r, Kansas City, Mo. DIRECTORS — Ernest Wienlioeber, A. B. Cartledge, Fred. H. Meinliardt, Philip Breitmeyer George Asmus, J. A. Valentine, John Bertermann, Henry Penn. MUTUAL DISCOUNTS. 20 PER CENT. PROVISIONS FOR GUARANTEED ACCOUNTS Write to ALBERT POCHELON. Secretary, 1 Our list is growing steadily, so is the Telegraph Busi UIST OF MEMBERS H. Heepe's Sons I Lane Danker. Fred A. The Rosary Flower Shop i : W. C. Gloeckner I Ashley | Akron. Ohio, 26 South Mai Albany, N. Y., 40 & 42 Ma Albany, N. Y Albany. New York, 97 Sts Allcntown, Pa., 943 Ham Anderson. S. C Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga Dahl Co., C. A Atlantic City, N. J., 1505 Pacific Ave. .^. . . .^Berk N. J. aKo.'n. y.,' iii-ibi s". biVisic Baltimore, Md-'eMN. CharL Bay City. Mich., 325 Park ' .Edwards Floral Hall Co. Stulb's Nursery Dobbs & Son A. N. Kinsman Pierce (SiCo. Boehringer III., 318 N. Main St Washburn, A. & Sons Boston, THass.. 342 Boylston St Carbone, Philip L. Boston, Mass., 43 Bromfield St Penn. Henry Boston, Mass.. 143 Tremont St Wai Brothers Bristol, Conn., 19 Maple St Andrew Bros. Brooklyn, N. Y., 272 Fulton St.. and 7 Clinton St., Phillips. John V, Buffalo. N. Y.. 440 Main St " ' Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St Pali Burlington. Vt.. 184 Main St. Mr: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Tei Cedar Falls, Iowa Joseph Ba Cedar Rapids. Iowa J. V* Charleston, W. Va., 19 Capital St.. Charleston Cut Floi Charleston. W. Va., 811 Quarrier St., Winter Floi Anderson W. J. & Son >ra E. Gove Cramer & Son & Plant Co. Florence. S. C The Palmetto N Fond Du Lac, Wis., 414 Linden St Fort Morgan, Colorado Fort Smith, Ark. U N. Sth St Fort Worth. Texas Fort Worth, Tex., 1013 Main St Frceport, HI., 104 Chicago St Galesburg. Ill ; ■ ■ Grand Rapids. Mich., Monroe & Divis Greensbui i. De Witt House HaentzeCo. .Morgan Floral Co. nan's Flower Shop . . . McAdam. J. E. Baker Bros. ....John Bauscher Smith, Henry _ Okla., 208 E. Oklahoma St Hamilton, Ont., 69 E. King St John Co Harrisburg, Pa.. 313 Market St . Scl Hartford. Conn ■ ■ ■ -Coom Highland Park. Ill Highland Pari Hoboken, N. J.. 113 Hudson St.. near docks of Steamers Grul Indianapolis, Ind.. 241 Mass. Ave Bertermi Indianapolis. Ind., 16;0-1020 N. Illinoil oma.*i, Joseph no"°Co., Ltd! nidt, Charles ,s, John F. Greenhouses .11 Ocean :h, J.. & Sons 111., : N. State St. 138 E. 4th St. 150 E. 4th St. 632 Race St... .Schiller, The . ., Smyth, W. J. Vienhoeber Co.. Ernst . Neiglick, Charles J. ..Hardesty. T. W , ^. Co. Hill Floral Co™ E.G. Cleveland. Ohio Gasser Co., J. M. Cleveland. O., 6523 Euclid Ave Graham. A. & Son Cleveland. O., 1284 & 1308 Euclid Ave. .The Jones Russell Co. Cleveland. O.. 1836 W. 26th St Knoble Bros. Colorado, Fort Collins Espelin & Warren Colorado Springs Colo Crump. Frank F. Colorado Springs. Colo Pikes Peak Floral Co. Columbus. Ohio. 1336 Fair Ave... The FrankUn Park Floral Co. Corsicana. Texas Holm. Alfred Council Blul.s Ia„ 321 Broadway Wilcox, J. F.. & Sons DanviUe. lU Smith. F. B.. & Sons Dayton, O.. 112 S. Main St Heiss Company Defiance. Ohio Winterich, Christ Des Moines, Iowa Wilson Floral Co.. J. S. Denver, Colo., 1643 Broadway The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., 163 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., Gratiot Ave. & Bd'way . . Breitmeyer's Sons, John Detroit, Mich., Newland & Gratiot Aves Plumb, Charles H. Dubuque, Iowa The Harketts Floral Co. Edwardsville, lUs.. 130S St. Louis St Amman Co., J. F. El Paso. Texas. Mills Bldg Potter Floral Co. Eau Claire. Wis Lauritzen Evansville. Ind.. 622 Main St. . .Blackman Floral Co.. The Wm. Evanston. lUs, 602 Davis St Weiland, M. Fayetteville, Ark.. 18 W. Center St. . . .The Southw 'iced Co! igand's Sons Co.. A. ...„..„.„,„.., --ill Floral Co.. E.G. Jacksonville, Fla., 36 W. Forsyth Ave Mills, the Florist Jollet. III., Hobbs Bldg Labo, Joseph Kalamazoo, Mich., 141 S. Burdick St Van Bochovc ." Kansas City. Mo.. 913 Grand Ave Murray, Kansas City, Mo., 1116 Walnut St Rock. W. L.. Flov.^. v-u. Kenosha. Wis L. Turner & Son Knoxville, Tenn Baum, Charles L., " Home of Flowers Kokomo, Ind Coles, W W. La Crosse, Wis La Crosse Floral Co. Lansing. Mich.. 624 North Capitol Ave John A. Bissinger Lexington. Ky, 160 West Main St Honaker, The Florist Lexington. Ky.. 123 East 6th St John A. Keller Lincoln. Neb.. 1338 O St Frey & Frey. Florists Little Rock. Ark., 621 Main St Tipl..n & Hurst London, Ont., Canada Gammage. J.. .Si Sons Louisville. Ky.. Masonic Temple Baumer, August R. Louisville, Ky., 660 S. 4th Ave Schulz, Jacob Lowell. Mass.. 8 Merrimack Square Morse & Seals Macon. Georgia Idle Hour Nurseries Mankato, Minn Windmiller Co., The Milwaukee, Wis.. 349 3rd St Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. Milwaukee. Wis.. 437-439-441 Milwaukee St. . . .J. M. Fox & Son Milwaukee, Wis McKenney & Company. M. A. Minneapolis, Minn., . .34 S. 5th St.. 932 Nicollet Ave. and Radisson Hotel Whitted Floral Co., Miss H. B. Whitted Mobile, Ala The Minge Floral Co. Montgomery. Ala.. 118 Dexter Ave Rosemont Gardens Mt. Clemens, Mich Von Boeselager. August Mt. Vernon, N. Y., 26 S. 4th Ave Dummett, Arthur Nashville, Tcnn Joy Floral Company Newark, O Duerr, Chas. A. New Castle. Pa., North Mercer St Butz Bros. New Haven, Conn., 1026 Chapel St Champion & Co., J. N. New London, Conn Renter s New Orleans, La Metaire Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La., 121 Baronne St Eble, Chas. New Orleans. La.. 3442 St. Charles St. . . .The Avenue Floral Co. New York. N. Y.. Madison Ave. & 44th St Dards. Chas. A. New York, N. Y.. 611 Madison Ave Myer. The Florist New York, N. Y., 427 Fifth Ave..... Siebrecht & Son New York. N. Y.. 22 West 69th St Schling, Max New York, N. Y, 1153 Broadway Small, J. H.. Sl Sons New York. N. Y.. 761 5th Ave Stumpp, Geo. M. Norfolk, Va., Colonial Theatre Bldg Grand; 1 he Florist Northampton, Mass Field. H. W. Norwich, Conn Renter's Oklahoma City, Okla Stiles Co.. The Omaha. Neb Hess cS Swoboda Omaha. Neb.. 1519 Farnan St Henderson. Lewis Owosso. Mich Owosso Floral Co., Thiemann. Hermann Palm Beach, Fla.. Hotel Royal Poinciana Foster & Foster Parkersburg. W. Va Dudley & Sons. J. W. Pasadena, Cal., 13 East Colorado St The Orchid Passaic. N. J.. 85 Broadway Sceery. Ed. Paterson. N.J Sceery. Edward The London Flower Shop. Pennock Bros. re...Weldenbacher, H. C. Phoenix. Ariz.. Cretus Way & Washington St., Donofrio's Floral Department Pittsburgh, Pa.. 710 E. Diamond St E.G. Ludwig Floral Co. Pittsburgh, Pa., 5936 Penn Ave Randolph & McCleraents Pittsburgh, Pa.. Keenan Bldg A. W. Smith Co. Pittsfield, Mass.. 40 Penn St The Flower Shop Portland, Ore., 133 Sixth St Tonseth Floral Co. ..Saltford Flower Shop Gentemann Bros. .Hinchcliffe. Mrs. J. T. . . . Fred H. Lemon & Co. Philadelpha. Pa. 1800 Chestnut S Philadelphia. Pa., 1514 Chestnul - ■• ■elphia. Pa., 4510 G. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Vis., 604 Wisconsin St 1, Ind.. 1016 Main St I. Va., 109 E. Broad St.. . Minn., Zumbro Hotel Bloi Saginaw. Mich.. 117 S. Jefferson Ave. . . S.nn Francisco, Cal. 123-125 Kearny St . . Saratoga Springs. N, Y.. Lake & Nelson Seattle. Wash'.,' 1534 Second' Ave. Wb.. 625 N. 8th St. Sioux City. la.. Spokane. Wash., Spok; "' ' Wash.. 722_Riyerside Springfield, Mass, St. Joseph. Ml Main St. . . Pelicano. Rossi & Co. J. Tottcn. Inc.. Florists Clark. G. R. Hollywood Gardens Archias Floral Co. Mathewson. J. E. J. C. Rennison Company Rocklin & Lehman Hoyt Bros. Co. Florist Co., Inc. ..Aitken, Mark .Stuppy Floral Co. ...Grimm & Gorly Meinhardt, Fred A. ...Weber, Fred C. St. Louis,' Mo.." Boyle & Maryland Aves Weber. Fred H. St Paul, Minn.. 24 W. Sth St Holm & Olson Tarrytown, N. Y Pierson Co.. F. R. Terre Houtf . Ind., 139 S. 7th St Heinl. John G.. & Son Toledo. O.. 336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. Toledo, O., 2941 Cherry St Mrs. E. Suder Toledo. Ohio, 1307-1315 Cherry St S' Topeka. Kan., 112 W. Sth Ave Mra. Lord's Toronto. Canada. 206 Yonge St Simmons, J. S. Toronto. Ont., 123 King St., W Dillemuth The Florist Washington. D. C, 1214 F St^ N W Gude Bros. Co. Washington. D. C, 14th & G. Sts Small. J. H.. & So 7th & Washington Louis. Mo.. 7041 Florissant Av ' "i. Mo., 4325-r " West End, N. J., Ceda W. Va Wichita. Kan., 145 N. Main St. . . Worcester. Mass.. 371-373 Main I Worcester. Mass., 3 Pleasant St. Youngstown, O., 41 North_ Phelps St. -, W. C. .Mueller, Chas. P . .Lange, H. F. A- JaU's Flower Shop ....Geo. W. Kay All these firms are advertising Telegraph and out-of-town orders for Mother's Day, and surely the exchange of orders ought to be greater than last year Compare dues from $1.00 to $5.00 annually with other methods of obtaining results. Can you afford not to receive orders from the above members, whose Telegraph business Is estimated over $500,000 annually ? Guarantee orders to your customers. It will bring results. 'lease mention the Exchange New ■yort State Fair, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. Conung Meetings and Exhibitions Association of Nmrserymen, annual convention at Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1914. Aiaerlcan Seed Trade Association, an- nual convention at Washington, D. C, June 23-25, 1914. Anglo-American EsmMtion (in tvhich ■ horticultun "' ' '" resented), £ Eng., May Belfast, Ireland.— N. S. Pea Sec, July 24. Berna, Switzerland May 16 to October 15. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, Mass. — The exhibitions of the Elberon, N. J.— Elber Soc. annual Chrys Nov. 3, 4 and 5. 3. T.- will hold exh lows: Rose show, June show, Oct. 6; Chrysanthe Oct. is and 30. Lancaster, Pa — FalJ^ shoi J^ancaster County ■ at Holland House. June 30. July 1 and 2. Nat. S. P. Soc. at Royal Hort. Hall, July 16. Moscow, Bassia Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions as natives). Spring, 1915. S. I.— Newport Hort. Soc, New Rochelle, N. Y. — Autumn show the Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfli (Conn.) Hort. Soc. New YorS, N. Y. — The Fall shows of I exhibitions; Summer . Dahlia show, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. Port ClieBter, N. T. — Summer show of the Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Con 19 and 20. mental Hortlcnlturlsts, i Boston, Mass., Hortic ;iub, Nov. AlbeH M. Herr, Lancaster, Chairman ' "' " Show Corn- Natural History, Jun asB. — Meetings and exhl- Ditlons or tne Worcester County Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: June 11, June 18, June 2f, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20 Sept. 3. Sept. 10, Sept. 17, SepL 24, Oct. 8, Nov. 5 and 6. 1162 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Hou ses Florists in good standing throughout the country can ava// themselves of the advertisers' offers in this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser in these columns ; thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extension of trade which are open to aU. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design la placed in the advertiser's card, it indicates - the Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Albany, n.y. ALBANY, N. Y. H North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs deli\ o any part of Albany and vicinity on tention given and satisfaction guarar f ESTABLIS ^^ Rural and St. Agnes Cec ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Nurseryman Agnea Cemeteries Ave. r Telegraph. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION Ft-OWER SHOP ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers a prompt service Allentown, Pa Ernest Ashley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Teleph. r Telegraph Order. Greenhouses. Bethlehi BROOKLYN, N. Y. 15 and 17 Putnam Avenue Every facility for filling trade order satisfactoiily,_ and delivering prompllj BIRMINGHAM, ALA. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylstou Street y^fe>ifc^:^^inc. BOSTON 126 TREMONT ST. 799 BOYLSTON ST. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL ALSO NEW YORK Florists and Memorial Day It was in 18G8 that Gen. John A. Logan issued, on May 30th of that year, an order that every post of the Grand National Army in all parts of the country should engage in ceremonies to the honor and memory of their comrades who had died in the Civil War, and as a means to this end, it was suggested that the strewing of flowers be undertaken. Later, the various Legisla- tures took up the matter, and the 30th of May became a legal National holiday. Although, in the first years of the observance of Memorial Day, wild flowers were very generally employed, it has now become a custom to use more expensive ones, and not only are cut flow- ers utilized, but large quantities' of plants, as well of course, as the wreaths of Cycas, Galax, Ivy, Laurel, and other long lasting subjects. Commoner Flowers Among the cut flowers that are most frequently in demand, those of a commoner nature like the Snowball, Lilac, Dogivood, Mock Orange, Kerria and similar shrubs that flower in the open air, are general favorites. A large trade is also transacted in small plants, par- ticularly Geraniums, Sweet Alyssum, Alternanthera, and the general run of dwarfer bedding plants. Fre- quently the graves of the old veterans are planted solidly with Alternanthera with a cross of Echeveria in the center. On Memorial Day also, there is always a large call for heart-shaped pans or baskets and also for the smaller hand baskets containing tin vases or other receptacles in which to place cut flowers. Among the subjects for the filling of these we would mention Pansies, Forgetmenot, Lily of the VaUey and Daisies. In regard to the wreaths, the 16in. size seems to be generally preferred, and as on this day large quantities of flowers are purchased by the middle and working ^^ - ^ Brooklyn, N.Y. ^^1^/^^ Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6S00-6801-6S02 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 300S /^^ amer or residena ■ York, New Jersey and Long [I parts of the country ana 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and , other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N.Y. Florists* Telegraph Deliv CHARLOTTE. N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass ^^ss^ Rowers ''",£^:^° 522 So. Michigan Congress Hote Courtesies Extended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER ©QK)(@DKlRflA\Tror®. FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue w^;& ^' -"" 735 Euclid Avenue The Florists' Exchange 1163 COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 72 East Towne Street ©»« DENVER, COLO. tPark floral Co. 'ctl^Tr ""'"" 1643 Broadway a„d W^'oJi'ntToints' reached by express. Orders prompdy tilled. Usual »t^^, DETROIT, MICH. ve fill your order, our rej ALBERT POCHELON," guarantee of effi- ciency. Telegraph Us. DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratiot Avenue and large sections of Ohio all North Shore towns. Dawson the Florist Elmira, ayMWWwrwf.. ,07 vv. MARKET ST. i> • » • Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Homell. Coming and other points. (•„( Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co, EL PASO, TEXAS ^^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR " S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED -^dOJ^^a This N.,.o ^J ...J. I exhibited by the Class of Flowei of Floricu of Illir ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South and Southwest Texas Sailings from Galveston J^. Jf. JCuhlmann, florist 2307 JACKSON ST., S. W.. Hadley 1926-2330 FANNIN STREET. Where' CAPITOL STREET c Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS Prompt and efficient servic "&hio INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. •A points in Illin I's Sowers excel. Slum 1 Q'^he Florist f^JVI I I ^ i ^V_/ 36 West Forsyth S Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue LEXINGTON, KY. John A. Kelleb. EAST SIXTH STREET classes, the prices ought certainly to be within their reach. Wreaths from $2 to $3.50 are the ones most sought after. Cheaper Wreaths In addition to the subjects mentioned in the previous paragraph. Oak is in demand, also Magnolia. Where you have to furnish a G. A. R. Post or any lodge or organization that wants 50 or 100 or more cheap wreaths, take lOin. or 12in. rings, fasten a few sprays of either bronze or green Leucothoe on either side, and tie with an inexpensive red, wlhite and blue ribbon, or use a small silk flag, and you can sell these at 50c. and make good. Show a sample one to your local organization, and see if they will not place an order for several dozen or hundreds. It is always well to match up the flowers with a ribbon or some gauze of the right shade. If the color scheme will allow it, use red, white and blue rib- bon. It takes from two to three yards of ribbon to make a proper tie. It is always well to bear in mind that the small silk flags, costing 5c. for each order, greatly please custom- ers, keep them loyal to you, and bring them back again. It may not be out of place to suggest that quantity rather than quality might be the motto on this occasion. Flowers ought certainly to be cheap on this day, a day although observed as a holiday, is also in its etymological significance a holy day. Florists, as loyal citizens, ought to be generous and so assist in so beautiful a com- memorative movement. In regard to the plants that will be sold, also bear in mind that they must be well watered before they are sent out; this remark equally applies to cut stock, for if it has not had a good drink, it will quickly wilt and be a great disappointment. English Ivy will be another subject much called for in the cemetery trade. Advertising A great deal can be done to stimulate legitimate business by florists through advertising in the general newspapers. In recent years this matter has been taken up in a spirited manner by organizations and also by florists privately, in many sections of the country, and all the accounts seem to concur in deciding that judi- cious advertising pays. Tell your reader what it means, and although there are certainly not many of the old veterans of the G. A. R. now living, the day may be said to be altering somewhat in its character, and be- coming a general memorial day not only for the old LEXINGTON, KY. MicHLER Bros. Co, Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. ory. A fine stock of flower Delivery facilities perfect. Loais\rilh,ffy: LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. NASHUA, N. H. and VICINITY Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. Idlewild Greenhouses "t^»^ 1164 The Florists' Exchange MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders The MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. lis FIorM Co. Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, Prop. MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Careful attention i^osemoni Sardens ^^' MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor Coirespondence Solicited MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catlierine St., W. Jj NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries tliroughout tlie State PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street We do tBe most extensive Floral and Steamer Work in the State ^// If i * 883 Broad St. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service fe^M^ NEW ORLEANS, LA. ^VloAst jSCa»a^^*' TEXAS, LOUISIANA -AND MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TAKEN CARE OF 4^#^ IIN HEART OP NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 Our Motto: THE GOLDEN RULE Have you a copy of the Florists' Exchange Design Book? Most retaUera can't get along without If soldiers, but for departed relatives and friends also. In the Springtime of the year it is most fitting that we go to the graves of those we have loved and lost, and care for their resting places and embellish them for the coming Summer season. Make sure, therefore, that you have an abundant stock to draw upon, get your necessaries from the supply houses, notably the preserved leaves we have spoken of, tin foil, baskets, striped letters, ribbon, and all such like accessories, and having these in hand, or knowing that they will be at hand, make sure of letting the public know in good time just what Memorial Day means, and how you can supply their needs. Symbolical Window Effects Your window effect will also be one of your finest forms of advertising, and although nothing very elabo- rate can be suggested perhaps, still the use of a stack of rusty muskets, with a large flag of the Stars and Stripes behind as a background, and symbolical vases of Pansies, Forgetmenot, and such like in the fore-- ground, making use of doves as the emblem of peace overhead, ought to fit the occasion. Something realistic can be prepared, and ought to have a great drawing Future Growers and Designers Floriculture and Landscape Exliibition, University of Illinois On Sunday, April 26, there was held in the new Flori- culture Building of the University of Illinois, a joint exhibition of floral arrangements and landscape design. This is the second exhibition of its kind given by the Floricultural Department. Over 2550 visitors inspected the display during the afternoon. The work in floral arrangements was done by the four members of the class in floricultural decoration, assisted by Miss Emily Dorner of Lafayette, Ind. This exhibition consisted of 55 arrangements, including bou- quets, table decoration, box arrangements, baskets and funeral designs. Two of these models are here repro- duced. The landscape exhibition consisted of a model of a small city home grounds, a model of a formal garden, and numerous plans made by the students. There was also a fine selection of photographs representing old and modern gardens and plantings. Mother's Day When in the year 1914 great metropolitan newspapers announce on May 3 that Mother's Day came on May 3, we cease to wonder that not only the origin but the actual date of many holidays and other observances of the past are so shrouded in mystery that no one knows the reason for their existence or their absolute date. We now see that, even in this so-called advanced age, m.uch misrepresentation is allowed to fill the columns of our dailies. In one of the newspapers under mention, a city lead- ing evening paper at that, it not only dates the event one week ahead of its time, but as well, the writer de- liberately misrepresents the intent of the day by seeking to give i't a political aspect which it never was intended to have. It will readily be seen that it would greatly injure the business of the retail florist and others should We Guarantee SattsfacUon NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue'at FLORIST 48th Street |)^viD^Ri NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street We arc in tiie theatre district and also have exceptional facilities for delivering flowers on cutgoina steamers. Wire us your orders : they will receive prompt and careful attention. "If wc say it, wc will do it " A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED LJ \Kf PIEL.D Nordiampton, Mass. ri . If w . ■ ^^.^^ College Florist BUTLER & ULLMAN <^^ Reader! will confer a favor upon us of more than paealng value If, when orderino ttock of our advertleeri, they will mention aeelng the advt In "— ' ' May 9, 1914. The Florist's Exchange 165 Charies !P. "Dudiej/ .florist UNION TRUST BLDC, 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. PASADEHA, CAL, The Orchid 13 EAST COLORADO STREET AlsoaU Los Angeles Edward Sceery ^^ I ' ^% PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey "^^ ^^^ PHILADELPHIA, The BeUevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sts Do you want flowers in Philadelphia 7 We furnish the best, artistically PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY Ws\i ffinnhon 3FIniwpr ^Ijop, SItb. 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA. PA. LOCKFORD . ROCKFORD, ILL. C* _ Quick service to lionols, Wisconsin Pittsburgh, Pa. 710 WEISER STREET (Formerly E. Diamond St.) North Sid OUR ONLY STORE- Corsage Bouquet s made of Fireflame Roses and Lily of the Valley, )ortinE it. also ribbon bow. DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses Established 1875 Mother's Day Advertising Prompt deliveries throughout the Berkshlres, Lenoi, <^^^^ Lee, Stockbridge and Western Massachusetts. ^~\^^^ SSLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, M. Y SHOP Bennett School Taconie School PR< AND ROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHNSTON & CO ENGLAND POINTS ROCHESTER, N. Y, 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered ^ _, _ 1 Rochester and surrounding country. Com- plete "line always ready. ytcr Bros. ''Tr SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA eSTABLISHCD /3$0 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street '-w-r^T\rc"r Choice Selected FLORIST Flower, Also SCRANTON the conception of Mother's Day take on a form distinct from that of the purpose for which it was founded. AVe as a class have already taken many liberties with the day so far as our floral offerings go. Some of these innovations are justified, without much doubt on account of the fact that all too often the white stock cannot be had in sufficient quantity. Just now the next greatest danger threatening the day is in the effort being made in certain circles to change it from a day for demonstrating one's love for one's mother into a distinctly political anniversary. FLORISTS Main St., West MM ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Supply Advts. will be found on'pagres J J67ton7J Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Avenue Telephone or telegraphic orders for any city c Northeastern Pennsylvania will receive prompt Usual discount. 'Phone No. 2454 on either Be solidatcd 'phones. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle and Nottli west 1534 Second Avenue Y oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will receiv prompt and careful Wire us your ordi .^.^...onn ... i"'- Exchange is always in the forefront in boost- PlTTXrinD ing any special day. We believe, if properly handled, llllkniU.V, ^i^h gii su.spicion of gouging the public eliminated. Mother's Day can be made one of the most, if not the most, profitable days for the florist, because there is nothing that appeals to anyone who is anybody, like mother. In Washington we florists usuaUy carry a half page, sometimes a full page in each of the leading daily newspapers, with a picture of mother sitting in the center, with appropriate sentiment, with the different florists' names beneath, collectively, irrespective of whether they pay $10 or $50. It appears more of a beautiful story and gentle reminder of how flowers can be had rather than as a bold advertisement for money only. The following is the sentiment which we expect to use this year. To My Mother: Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes, by dozens and hundreds; Plenty of roses stars, sunsets and rainbows; Brothers and sisters, aunts and cousins, but only one mother in all the wide^world.^^^^^g WIGGIN. SAINT LOUIS, MO. 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by Telegraph or Tele- phone most carefully executed at once. Floral designs a specialty. ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all pwints in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in great variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. We win carefully execute order* for Syracute and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building White Flowers for Mother's Memoky. Bright Flowers for Mothers Living. While, as you state, the promoter of Mother's Day advocates the white Carnation only, we believe that any favorite flower is suitable for use. However, we like and advocate the idea of a white flower if mother has passed awav, and a colored flower if she is living. We found this "to work admirably well in the national capital in the last two years, and hope to have it equally well endorsed this year. While we are large growers of Carnations and other white flowers, we much prefer to run short and tell the people we cannot supply what they want, rather than charge exorbitant prices and put ourselves in a position of prohibiting even the humblest of having flowers on this occasion. By way of suggestion, we shall be pleased to see The Florists' Exchange and other trade papers take a stand against the exorbitant prices that are some- C'^Z^i^aaB^ R„r>1ott Am. Xr TTnnslck St. Burdett Ave. & Hoosick J TROY, N. Y. ,682 Prompt delivery and careful out-of-town orders. TROY, N. Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 The Florists' Exchange is the Bcb Advertising Medium for the Retailer. I£ you don't know why, write us. 1166 The Florists' Exchange view the demonstration. It is stated tliat iiereafter the red Rose will be the ofEcial badge of all members of the anti-suffragists' association, and it is expected that in the coming year, which the suffragists admit is the cru- cial period of their campaign, the country as a whole will see many red Roses worn in protest. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS This graceful spray, which could be used this spray rests is one of the offerings by Max Sc Violets, or, alternatively, six doz. mixed flowers : A delightful floral present a corsage bouquet, is composed of Acacia, Roses £ ig, 22 W. 59th St., New York City, which contaii 1 a bunch of Violets, selling for §10. Utica, N. Y. SSaker, UAe J/or/si WASHINGTON D. C. Itth and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co, Florists 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS From New York Pres. Grant. Cameronia. Fi<3^. WORCESTER, MASS. 407 & 409 Main St. times charged for white Carnations on Mother's Day; because the exclusive high price on white Carnations will certainly kill the proposition. If they cannot get v/hite Carnations they will naturally take other flow- ers, provided that the customer is not made to feel that he is being gouged because he desires to pay a tender tribute to his mother, .whether passed away or living. Gude Beos. Co. Mother's Day at Albany Albany Mother's Club has made preparations to send notices to all the churches in this city asking that spe- cial services be lield in honor of this day. Bach child will be presented with a souvenir in the shape of a bookmark of white silk lettered in violet, with the In- scription "Honor thy father and thy mother." The club also makes a special mention to be sure not to forget the Carnation to be worn on Sunday. Florists are receiving inquiries and orders for all sorts of cut flowers, and from all appearances a great flower day is expected. , L. H. S. Red Rose the Badge of the "Antis" When the suffragists flaunt their yellow banners from the White House to the Capitol in Washington, D. C, on Saturday, May 9, in the parade that is being staged to impress Congress, they will be opposed by many thou- sands of opponents wearing red Roses. According to newspaper reports, the edict has gone forth from the National Association Opposed to Wo- men's Suffrage, for anti-suffragists, as a sign of disap- proval of the spectacular tactics being employed by the suffragists, to wear red Hoses during the suifrage parade on Pennsylvania ave. in Washington. The Rose was used in a similar way in Boston, New York and Phila- H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass Worcester. Mass. 3 Pleasant Street Reader, will confer a favor upon ue of more than pa.elnB value If, when ordering etock of our adverti.ers, th.y will mention aeelng the advt. In the Exchange. Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every- day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who hqs agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appezir as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Price: Ten copies. $3.50; 25 coplea, $6.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copfes, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35c. for a sample copy THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, P .O.Boxl697, N.Y. Columbia Ryndam Kr. Cecilie Carpathia Reginad'Italia.. Hamburg Lusitania La Provence. . . . San Giovanni... Pres. Lincoln . . . New York?!'!'.!; Frederick VIII., Lapland Koenig Albert. , California Kr. Fr. Joseph 1 Rochambeau. . . Themistocles — Kr.Wm.dcrCr, Rotterdam Celtic Batavia Philadelphia Olympic CalSfenia!! Barbarossa. Armenia. . . From Boston Winifredian.. Kingstonian. Sailing Day lour 9-10.00 a 9-10.00 a 9-10.00 a 14-12.00 m, 14- 3.00 pm, 15-10.00 am. W. 16th St., N. y. W. 19th St., N. Y. W. 21st St., N. Y. 3dSt.,Hoboken 1st St., Hoboken W. 24th St.. N. Y, W. 15th St., N.Y, W. 15th St., N.Y, 3d St., Hoboken 5th St.. Hoboken BushDks., Bkyn W. 15th St., N.Y, W. 34th St., N.Y, W. 24th St., N. Y, W. 19th St., N.Y 33d St., Bkyn. 15- 2.00 pm. 17th St., Hobo 16-lO.C 16-lO.C 16-lO.J am. W. 21st St., N. Y. am. W. 16th St., N.Y. m. W. 24th St., N. Y. .31st St., Bkyn. .'5th St., Hoboken . 3d St., Hoboken ., Bkyn. W.14thSt.,N.Y. W. 15th St., N.Y, 2, Bkyn. 1st St., Hoboken Pier 38, Bkyn. W. 19th St., N.Y. 22-10.00 am. 22- 2.00 pm. 23- 3.00 pm. 23- 3.00 pm, 25- 26- 1.00 am, 26- 1.00 am, 26-10.00 am. 28-10.00 am. 28-12.00 m. 28- 3.00 pm. 29-10.00 am, 30-10.00 am, 30-10.00 am, 30-10.00 am, 30-10.30 am, 30-12.00 m, 30-12.00 m May 15- 2.00pi ■■ 19- 3.00 pm. 26- 2.00 pm May 9-10.00 am. ■• 12-12.00 m. 13- 4.00 pm. 17th St., Hoboken Southampton Christiansand- Copenhagen London Algiers-Nap.- Mar.- Bremen Gib.-Gen.- Nap.-Pat.- Nap.-Gen. Nap.-Ge Liverpool Na"-Pal.- Rotterdam Southampton Chris tiansand- Copenhi 3d St., Hoboken 5thSt..Hobokei 1st St., Hoboker W. 14th St.. N.Y 3d St., Hoboken "' lthSt.,N.Y 33d St., Bkyn. W. 23d St., N. Y. .W. 19thSt.,N.Y, W. 21st St., N.Y, 3d St., Hoboken W. 23d St.. N. Y, W. 34thSt., N. Y, Penn. Pier Pier 9 Locust Ft Pier 9 Locust Pt Com. Pr., So. Bos. B&ADks.,E." Mystic Whf. Char B & A Dks.,I B cS M Dks., Char Gib^NS... Glasgow Nap.-Gen. Southampton Liverpool Nap.-Gen. l-iverpooi Hamburg Southampton Southampton iS^Ip.- Liverpool Glasgow Liverpool Liverpool London Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool Mystic Whf. 'char Glasgow 1 No. Wharve ' 16-10.00 am. 53 So. Wharves 20-11.00 a "" "" .'24 No. Wharves 22-10.00 am. 55 So. Wharves 22-10.00 am.llQ No. Wharves 23-10.00 am.l 53 So. Wharves 29-10.00 am.l 19 No. Wharves Glasgow Hamburg Glasgow Nap.-Gen. Liverpool Nap.-Gen. Antwerp Hamburg Yokohama- Kobo-Naga- safci-Momla- Hong Kong May 9, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 1167 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Wire Hanging Baskets SCROLL TOP I PLAIN TOP 10-inch $1.50 lO-inch $1.25 12-mch 1.75 | 12-inch 1.50 14-inch 2.75 | 14-inch 2.50 16-inch 4.00 16-inch 3.75 18-inch 6.00 I 18-inch 5.00 OEOROE B. HART Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies 47-Sl Stone Stfeet, ROCHESTER, IV. Y. M. RICE CO., THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lord & Burnham Co.'s Convention On April 23 and 24, the various repre- sentatives of the Lord & Burnham Co. met in a "Get Together iConvention," headquarters being at the Hotel Mar- tinique, New York. The first day, Thursday, was given up to discussions on various heatinjg systems, prominent among which was the Vapor Vacuum method. A "life size" demon- stration was given tor the benefit of the seventy-five present 'that "two men, a screw driver, and a wrench could set up a Burnham Square Sectional Boiler." In the evening all were guests of the company in seeing Pinafore at the Hippo- Friday, bv special train, the Irvington (N. Y.) faotory was visited, and the exact methods of manufacturing a boiler, from the raw pig iron to the tested, fini^ed boiler, was gone into thoroughly. The afternoon was given up entirely to various papers and the liveliest land of a question hos, the convention coming to a delightful termination at the ban- that night. In Mr Burnham gave a highly interesting bit of reminiscence of his forty years' expeii- ence as the pioneer in greenhouse boiler making, and it is much to be regretted that this highly informative talk was not recorded so our readers could have shared its benefits. As indicative of the progressive spirit of the L/ord & Burnhara Co., this meet ing affords a striking example of its broad. liberal methods in making eveiy possible effort to fortify its repvet,enta- tives for the meeting of their problems Greenhouse Building Des Moines, Ia. — A new greenhoube is to be erected in Union Pari, this city, to cost several thousand dollars. Saxonville, Mass. — Vencenso Frema has nearly completed the work on his greenhouse. St. LotJis, Mo.— H. F. W. Aul of 7140 Mardel st. will erect a small greenhouse, to be 20ft. X 54ft., at that address, at a cost of $315. Miama, Fla.— The Woodlawn Park Cemetery Co. has erected a greenhouse on its property in which to grow its own Plint- rt f,iSG-&C-&&€rQ5fQQ.&&,QQ€f &€fQ,&Si&a€f eO€>&&&&.lSAm^mi^ Gold Letters Go/d and Purple Letters and Gold and Purple Scripts for Florists' Use Best on the Market at Lowest Prices Write for samples and prices Special quotations to dealers Actual si^ J. Lichtenberger 1564 Avenue A NEW YORK NEW YORK CITY AGENTS: THE KERVAN CO., 11e had. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.50 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.50 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c. ; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-Ib cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per bunch of 50 sprays. Try them. All Kinds of Evergreens Cro>vl Fern Co. MILLINGTON. MASS. the experience they had in New York, and strongly urged the members not to let a year go by without a show, but to keep everlastingly at it. H. B. Sieingeb. REED & KELLER Wa M&nuf aotura PIORIST^* CI I Dpi I F9 PETALS. WIRE WORK Our Own t j.t ■ l-VICia I 3 aUffLltS ^^ BASKET WORK RgclprocltT— Saw It Ij "^ ' 122 W. 25fh Street NEW YORK Special Ribbon Offer OURINo. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE CHIFFON RIBBON Something new in the ribbon line. All colors, 10 yds. to a bolt. Sl.OO per bolt. WINDIER WHOLESAlE FLORU CO. ISIO Pine St., ST. LOUIS. MO. A Record To Be Proud 01 The Florists' Hail losses amountlnii to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Eschange . . Rochester, N. Y. WiU there be a Show? This market has just passed through a period of very dull business, due to a great extent to an orerabun- dance of stock wliich it was almost im- possible to move. At the time ol writ- ing, however, a change has come over the situation and a Shortening up of Roses and Carnations, without any notice being given, has taken place. How long this condition will last is a question, but with the numerous weddings which are coming along, it seems safe to say that a period of brisk business is due, which, it is lioped, will continue for some time. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the usual 'Spring rush seems slow in starting, but with a few warm days there is no doubt but that things will move quickly. At the present time the nurserymen are getting their share of the business, and all is hustle at the various establishments. There are rumoi-s going the rounds tiat Geraniums are going to be scarce ; whether this is the condition about Rochester or not we are not sure. A meeting of the exhibitors of the last two flower shows was held last week at George B. Hart's store to consider whether it was advisable to hold a show this year or not. After much had been said both in favor and against the idea, it was decided to appoint a special com- mittee to interview the various exhibit- ors, many of Whom did not attend, and get their opinion. The committee is to report at a meeting to be held on Friday, May 8. The members of the committee were : John Dunbar, Charles H. Vick, H, P. Neun, and C. B. Ogston. Coulson Vick of New York City was in attend- ance and spoke to the members regarding Syracuse, N. Y. There is a general complaint of dull- ness in business, and the weather the past week has not helped matters as we had three wet days out of seven and the ground keeps very cold. Sharp frosts at night tend to check the sowing of seeds and Pansies. The latter, this year, are likely to be scarce here owing to so many being killed by the cold snap in Winter when the ground was free from snow. Some florists are showing a few in flats, but the quality of the flowers is very poor. For years the writer has called attention to the fact that the larger part of the flowers shown on our streets are below grade, especially when compared with those grown by the trade in Buffalo, Rochester, Auburn, and other nearby cities. For years we had the slogan "Do it for Syracuse" ; it would be a good thing if some remembered it and spent a little more money for really good strains. ^ , ^. The officers of the new Central City Trust Co.'s Bank, on the opening day, were the recipients of many very hand- some designs. The cut rate war still goes on; one store was advertising Roses today at 50c., another 35c. per. doz. The Pierce Christian Co. is showing a very fine lot of Snapdragon in various colors. T. Christian expects to be on deck again next week after a very narrow escape from typhoid fever. Bellamy Bros, have had a very heavy call tor funeral work for several weeks. Harry was just putting the finishing touches on a very large standing wreath when I called, and it certainly was a credit to him. They have an immense stock of Geraniums and other bedding plants in fine shape and expect a good clean up on Memorial Day. They hope to get their Carnations in the field next week, if it does not rain in the meantime. Eoses in pots have been good sellers. The prize list for the N. Y. State Fair is in the hands of the printers and will be ready for distribution at -the end of the month. Those intending to ex- hibit should make early application for copies. A special prize of $175 is offered for 500 cut Roses in 12 sorts. The Fair will be held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. Rose growers should make a note of this fact. H. Y. Landscape Gardening lor Gar- by Prof. Bcal of Cor- nell University, Pro^essivc Florist* '■^ - growing ^.. derst&nd up - to - dat« ,1 methods and practice 1 demand fo the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensai>Ie for those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-paEe Catalog free. Write today The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E.. Springfield, Mass- Reciprocity— Saw It In the Erchange GIBBONS THE SNILAX NAN RED LEVEL, - SLABXNJI Reciprocity — Saw I Beadfoed, Pa. — G. _L. Graham _ is pushing the business with his old time vim, ably assisted by Mrs. Graham who manages the store end with G. L., Jr. — a worthy successor to a worthy sire. Olean, N. Y. — Dana R. Herron hit upon a plan to distribute weekly floral favors to the patrons of his ice cream parlor in connection with the flower store, and finds the idea an excellent one in the resultant increase of flowers for festive occasions. SPHAGNUMIMOSS Spring Stock Large bales, S1.50 per bale. JOS G. NEIDINGER 1513-15 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Southern Wild Snii!ax $2.50 per case. Prompt shipment. Dagger Ferns Any Quantity W. W. Thompson, Hixon, Ala. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000. $1.75; 50,000. $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. The Florists' Exchange 1169 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA If it's Good Gold or Purple Letters you want at a small price, then order from us. Only one Quality and that the best. No. 1 Gold Paper Letters, S3.50 per 1000. I No. 1 Purple Paper Letters, $4.50 per 1000. No. 4 Gold Paper Letters, $2.50 per 1000 No. 4 Purple Paper Letters, .S3.50 per 1000. No. 1 Mother of Pearl Letters, S4.00 per 1000. No. 2 Gold Letters, $5.50 per 1000. SCRIPT LETTERS Gold Script, Plain Purple Script, Purple Velour Script, $2 50 per 100 words. PRICES ARE FOR LOTS OF lOOO AS^SORTED I ETTERS H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., n29 Arch street, Philadelphia, pa. Special Offer on florists' Stationery Only to think of it! In this day and generation hundreds of florists liave no printed envelopes, letterheads, etc. This is not to their advantage. Every florist in the land should have a complete supply of printed taatter where- with to conduct his business in befitting style. We have the largest plant in New York devoted solely to horticultural printing, and we understand the wants of the Trade. The Price List herewith shows how Inexpensive is the stationery necessary to give your business tone and dignity. 250 600 1000 Notehcads 5^x8}^ SI 50 $2 00 S2 75 BlUheads 7x5^ 1 50 2 00 2 75 Statements ... .5Hx8J^ 150 200 275 Envelopes 3J^x6 1 25 1 75 2 50 Business Cards. 4)^x25^ 150 2 25 3 00 Tags 5J^x2i^ 150 2 00 2 60 Cash with ofder from new customers Goods win be forwarded by express FOB New York. A Day Book and a Ledger added to either of above for $1.75 additional Please Read This Before You Order Write plainly and send ' copy" for each article wanted. Noteheads will be furnished in smooth writing paper with ruled lines Linen paper ruled or un- ruled, can be had instead if so ordered Day Book and Ledger are large enough for or- dinary purposes. Ledger is indexed and will hold 200 accounts. At Extra Cost. — Special designs trade marks etc., engraved to order. A rose violet or other flower can be printed on your letterheads and bill heads, plain or in color, to order The quality of all the above work at the price charged, is guaranteed to be away ahead of that used by the majority of florists m the smaller towns — ■ Address all orders to A.T.DcLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co.iw Offices : 2 to 8 Duane St., N. Y. P. O. Box 1697, New York City. PablUhers "The Florists' Ejechange" Huckleberry Foliage Any quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWELL Tbe Woodsman Co. Everything in Soutbem Evergreent BVBRaRBBN. AUABAMi^ Write them yon read this adrt. It Hartford, Conn. Business has been very good tlie past weeli, and it lias been a hard proposition to find hardy ferns to meet the supply of funeral work. Joseph F. Coombs of the John Coombs firm is the leader in a fair that' the Gov. Foot Guards are holding all this weeli. At the Main st. store they have been very I busy. I Andy Welch of Asylum st. has been ' making some fine window displays the past week. They made some very ar- I tistic May baskets that sold well. They 1 sold in all some 3000 or more. G. G. McC. I RibbonsforJuneWeddings Monarch Satin Taffeta and 1458 Satin Taffeta are choice patterns, quality is unexcelled the ribbons are very rich toned in colorings. Prices are rock bottom, those of the manufacturer selling direct. Samples of these ribbons and others mailed free. Drop us a card today. The Pine Tree Silk Mills Co. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Show House of Bellamy Bros , Syracuse, N Y., at Easter Bellamy Bros.' Show House at Easter The accompanying illustration depicts the entrance to Bellamy Bros.' show house, with its rockwork and fountain in the foreground, an artistic piece of work, well filled with ferns, Lycopodiums, creeping plants, etc. Gold fish in the basin prove an attraction at all times to I>oth young and old. The plants in the house were all of a good, salable size, at reasonable prices ; the firm finds these pay far better than larger and more expensive plants, al- though in the office were some handsome baskets which sold readily at from $6 to .$10 each. The entire stock was cleaned out by iSunday noon. H. T. DUNKiiiK, N. Y. — A. Jl. Jesse reports that the demand for Magnolia leaves is becoming greater every year in this sec- tion, and they are pushing the Galax more and more in the background in funeral Do Not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reacli any point in'the United States and Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 5S Pine Street, NEW YORE Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschagge GREEN SHEET MOSS Foriininj tiangmg baskets, also very appropnate decorations and for covering soil on ferns, palms, etc. In fai ' "'" Per Bale (5 bundles) 5 Bales and over at Special price on larger Reciprocity — Sa' Huckleberry foliage Any quantity, prompt shipment S2.50 per case Perpetuated and Naluial Sheet Moss E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. '* ^ \ !► CIT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDSJOLDINGJOX CO PHILADJELPHIA, PA. 4 - ."t. 1170 The Florists' Exchange MEMORIAL DAY A Money Maker For Every Florist \|/l? have a large importation •' ■- of the finest .... PATENTED CREPE FLOWERS CREPE ROSES YELLOW, PINK, WHITE, YELLOW TINTED, PINK TINTED, $1.00 to $4.00 per 100. CREPE DAHLIAS PINK, WHITE, LAVENDER, LAVENDER TINTED, PINK TINTED, $2.00 to $3.00 per 100. c».pe Carnations PINK, WHITE, YELLOW, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. CREPE Sweet Peas PINK, WHITE, $5.00 per 100 (large sprays). Crepe Chrysanthemums ^-Lilies of the Valley ^- forgel-Mc-Nots PINK, WHITE, LAVENDER, $2.50 per 100. 75c. a gross 50c. a gross 75c. a pound Statice Maidenhair Fern $2.00 per pound Crepe Calia Lilies ^-Easter Lilies $3.50 per 100 $2.00 per 100 'WETt^^lllZZZi^r^T^!^!S%''r Five Dollars, Ten Dollars or Fifteen Dollars Low Special Price BOXES 18x 5x3.... $1.50 21x 5x3}4.. 1.65 24x 5x33^.. 2.15 28x 5x31^ .. 2.65 21x 8x5.... 2.65 30x 5x33^.. 2.85 24x 8x5.... 3.00 Muuli P«100 28x 8x5.. ..$3.30 30x 8x5.. .. 4.00 36x 8x5.. .. 5.00 30x12x6.. .. 5.80 36x14x6.. .. 7.00 36x12x6.. .. 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES Per 100 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . .Mist Gray 5.00 WREATH BOXES VIOLET BOXES Per 100 16x16x7... $5.00 18x18x8... 6.0C 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9.... 8.00 8 x5x3...$1.60 91^x6x4 ... 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 12 x8x7 ... 3.00 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. In order to Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES 4x 8 inch ..$1.50 8x12 inch.. 2.00 12x16 inch .. 2.50 16x20 inch . . 3.00 20x24 inch.. 3.50 Imported Per ICO 24x28 inch ..$4.50 28x32 inch .. 5.50 32x36 inch .. 6.50 36x40 inch .. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOITBERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEV€OTH(E SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 secure these low prices, please mention this ad. SPECIAL GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000, $7.50 per 10,000 NEW CROP Fancy FERNS Dagger $2 OO per 1000 SPECIAL SPHAGNUM MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality ORDER NOW New Crop ferns for Now and Memorial Day p^SHS • jSnd Fancy Ferns. Our shippers inform us that they are going to be of fine quality. We will be in a position to fill your or'^ers on or about May 5th. The demand for the Dagger Ferns has been very great. Therefore we advise the trade to place their orders with us as early as possible, so as to avoid disappointment. Order now. D^» not be disappointed. ^ WE guarantee satisfaction. Orders filled promptly and properly. 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. Main, 2439-2516-2617-2618 Fort Hill, 25290 n^holesale: florists MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Unknown customers please give reference, or cash with order. Write them you read t May 9, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1171 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists McCRAY Refrigerators Display Your Send « ■;"^?^f-j/«^£'J FLOWERS fully nicCray Refrigera- tors and Refrigerator Display Cases for Floiists. McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO., 667 Lake Street, KENDALLVILLE, INP, Reciproelty— Saw it In the Eichanse Judging by Points Chrysanthemum Society of America New Scale Commercial. Exhibition. Color 20 Color 1 Form 15 Stern FuUness JO go lase Stem 15 Fullness 1 Foliage 15 Form 1 Substance 15 Depth i Color Substance. Stem and Foliage. Pompon Varieties. :olor 41 stem and Foliage 21 American Rose Society Competitive Classes. Stem Substance. . Foliage American Carnation Society American Gladiolus Society Resistance to Disease Texture of Flower Duration of Bloom Size of Bloom Color of Bloom Form of Flower Form of Spike Stem (Length and Stiffness) Number of Flowers on Spike Vigor (Aside from Disease Resistance) . American Sweet Pea Society Length of Stem Color r of Flowers on Stem. Society of American Florists Single Specimen Foliage Plants. Single Specimen Flowering Plants. Size of Plant 20 Floriferousness Cultural Perfection. .35 Color Rarity 10 Foliage Collections or Number of Flowering . 15 Arrangement ] Distinctiveness 15 Color Harmony ] Cultural Perfection ,. 20 Rarity ] Collections or Number of Foliage Plants. Size of Collection.... 15 No. of Varieties i Rarity 15 Arrangement i Cultural Perfection.. 30 Folding Flower Boxes Our assortment of colors and sizes is the largest. Our facilities for prompt ship- ments are the best. The quality of our boxes is unexcelled. "Our prices are moderate on any size order. Special discounts allowed on quantity orders. Sample of board and discounts mailed on application. 36x 8 i5. Telescope 7.00 40k 8 ji5 " 9.00 42i 8 x5 " 11.00 30x10 x5 " 7.00 36J10 %5 " 9.00 42x10 i5 " 13.00 48x10 i5 ■■ 15.00 36x 8 x5. Telescope 9.00 36x10 42x10 48x10 24x14x8 30x14x8 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 36x17x8 20xl2x 8 16xl6x 8 20x20x 8 24x24x 8 24x24x10 24xl4i 8 30x141 8 36x141 8 40xl4x 8 42xl7x 8 All our boxes are made of moisture proof board. White and Violet Glaze. Per 100 7x 4x4 % 2.5U 8i 5x5 3.00 lOi 6x5H 3.50 12x 8x5H 4.50 14x10x8, 2H-in. cover 7.50 Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1.75 8x5x5 2.25 10x6x5H 2.60 llxSi5H 3.50 Mist Gray and Mist A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO., L'p?;?"a-if. Chicago Group of Foliage Plants. Size. 10 Rarity \q Distinctiveness 20 Arrangement 3n Cultural Perfection . . 20 Color Effect Ip Group of Flowering Plants Size of Group 10 Arrangen Palace of Horticulture at Ghent Undoubtedly on« of the most attrac- tive features of the Ghent Exposition last year was the superb horticultural display and interesting flower shows held in the Palace of Horticulture, a permanently constructed edifice erected in the center of Ghent's charming public pari:. This building comprised a large conservatory (covering a space of 110,000 sq. ft.), a hothouse (60,000 sq. ft.), annexes (30,- 000 sq. ft.), what was termed a Salle des Fetes (30,000 sq. ft.), as weU as horticultural expositions were held in this building : The quinquennial display of the Royal Horticultural and Botanical Society, with which the Ghent World's Fair was inaugurated, opening on April 26, and continuing until May 4 ; the Summer flower exposition under the aus- pices of the Van Houtte Society, which took place during August and October ; and an international display consisting mainly of orchids. Chrysanthemums, fruits, and vegetables. Besides these flower shows, most of the congresses, lectures, concerts, and ceremonials con- nected with the exposition took place in this building. — Daily Consular Report, No. 98. The Kervan Co.'^'i^tym'- WHOLESALE ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilax, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock, Laurel, Spruce and Box Wood Branches, Ropings made on order, all kinds and Dagger Ferns, Green and Bronze Leucothoe Sprays, Sphagnum, Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses. Sa, All Decorating Matei Aumer,Dierks&Arenwald 4 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone 8306 Madis Novelties, Fancy Baskets and Everlasting Wreaths ad this advt. in the Exchange The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKIVN, N. V. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange TheExchangc-AlertandllD-to- WIRE DESIGNS GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Special Cycas Announcement We want you to know that there is plenty of profit in using our new finished Cycas— the kind that is ironed; full measure- ment and width. The only Cycas on the market which is made and sold under this new process. Color is good and quality represents its "STANDARD." All sizes, 4 inches up to 48 inches. 1000 assorted quoted at special price. Write us. H. BAYERSDORFER A COMPaNY, 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1172 The Florists' Exchange Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED SEEDSMEN! After the busy season is over, are you goinj let your business drift along m the same old i until next Spring? Are you satisfied v/ith j present amount of business? Are your c petitors worrying you? Are you letting dollars walk by your store? If so, why not hu man who has had years of experience in the ; crease your sales, build up a progressive busin and instill new life into your present "^ ■ rate salary until 1 deliver th^ Lterial. Telegraph at once. The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED Farmers' Security Bureau, New York Qualified Agricultural Help Gardeners, Nurserymen, Florists, Horticulturist Farmers, married, sm^e. Superintendents to La- borers. Success of tms Agency maintained by the qualifications of men placed. Have no branch. SIDNEY SULLIVAN, Expert, 99 Nassau St.,N.Y. TeL 6486 Cortlandt Satisfaction guaranteed SITUATION WANTED— By a first-class, all- round greenhouse man, single, German, 43; life experience on first-class private and commercial places; understands Roses, Carnations, Chrysan- themums and general stock; a good maker-up, strictly sober, earnest, obliging and thoroughly Weintz. 278 W. 128th St., New York City. SITUATION WANTED Addreas H. A., care The Florists' Exchange. THE SWEDISH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY of America begs to oSer the services of first-class private gardeners, superintendents and managers of private estates, capable commercial growers. iwt" SITUATION WANTED— Dutch and American Nurseryman, HoUander, 36 years old; fife experience, horticultural trade in U. S., England and Continental Europe; wishes to connect with Dutch exporting firm as road salesman or as buyer for American firms abroad. Address J. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a single man. as working foreman on private or commercial place; capable of taking full charge; good grower of Carnations, 'Mums, Violets, Christmas and Easter Stock and general stock; also good propagator. State particulars in first letter. Address J. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman, by uptodate grower of Roses, Carnations, Gar- denias, etc.; at present on large modem establish- ment; aged 46, married; life experience; active and energetic. Best of references as to character and ability; desires a change. Address J. F., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By American, single. ^ aged 22; 6 years' experie glass, also one year as outside f , _ advantage; private place; can - ■ HuBb ■ " -^ ' - L. A. Hubbard, Manh tn handle N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— As grower in retail place, by thoroughly .practical m worker and manager of help and capable oi pro- ducing first-class stock. Good wages expected. For further particulars, reference, etc., adc&ess J. M.. care The Florists' Excbange. SITUATION WANTED— By middle-aged Ger" man, with life experience in general stock, in- cludmg Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, also good landscape gardener: vicinity of New York preferred. State wages. Address J. G.. care The Florists' Exchange. Carnations, 'Mums and bedding plants; sobo-; state wages. Address J. O., care iiie Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Head gardener, fore- iMn or grower. Englishman, 34, seeks situation as above or otherwise; 18 years* practical experience m F.nglnnd, 2 years m this country, inside and out. Apply, Maw, 27 Worcester St.. Framingbam. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— Young woman wishes position doing landscape work in connection with greenhouse or nursery; 3 years' greenhouse e.Tperi- ence and landscape training. References if re- qujred. Address Irene Fay, Groton, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— .\s gardener's assistant. Scotch, e.Tperienced on all outside work. State wages. Address J. N.. care The Florists' Exchange. Continaed to Xext Column TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted. Help Wanted, Situati other Wants; also of Greei _ _ __ Second-hand Materials, etc.. For Sale Wanted. Greenhouses, Land, Rent. _ Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like, this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heav heavy laci J the fine). Display advts. in these columns. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted- J or other advertisements are to be addressed care \ of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense / of forwarding. S Copy must reach New York office. Nos. 2 to 8 ( Duanc Street, or P. O. Box 1697. by Tuesday \ night to secure insertion in issue of following / Saturday. \ Advertisers in Western States' desiring to ad- ( titials may , James Morton, Room 307, save time Dy naving ^ Chicago represents- / 307. 143 No. Wabash \ SITUATIONS WANTED EMERSON'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 877 Sixth Ave., New York City, furnishes reliable florists' help from superintendents to general help. SITUATION WANTED— By an Englishman, on private estate; aged 34, single, good general knowledge under glass; best of references. Ad- dress'J. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— First-class designer and decorator; years of experience. Have the very best of references. Please state salary. Address J. H., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By single man, upto- date grower of Roses and Carnations. Life experi- ence. Address Florist, 166 E. 33d St., New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By an all-round green- house man, Swede; 5 years' experience, private and commercial; single; good references. Address H. B., care The Florists' Exchange. Wanted— Rose Grower Addrt H. M., The Florists' WANTED — A single man as grower of Roses, Carnations and general stock, on a modern place of 25,000 sq. ft. glass, wholesale and retail; must be competent to grow good stock; sober and reliable, and to assist with fires, etc., every other evening. Wages, 335.00 per monti ^' ' ' ' Taylor, Boohton, N. J. ery ol ndbo board. Arthu WANTED— Experienced fit designing and store work. 1st until September. Pleast for help out from Jun. jive full particuh d references. Wages S75.00 per month. Ra . Market St., Eln WANTED— At once, good all-round man for gener- al greenhouse work, where Carnations, Chrysan- WANTED— Working foreman for place of 25,000 ft. of glass, where general line is grown for retail trade. Do not answer unless you have had experi- ence and can handle help and produce the goods. E. J. Byam, 406-16 E!m St.. Rome, N. Y. Greenhouses, East Lenox, Pa. I around greenhouses, good ce growing celery. State nd room. Round Lake care The Florists' Exchange. on private place. ^ ^_ .. L board and room. State age, nationality and experience. Address J. E., care The Florists' Exchange. ?££S L d" Florists' Exchange. 1, good WANTED — Good all-round man for greenhouse WANTE]>—Young lady, experienced designer, and able to wait on trade m florist store. Apply Chas. L. Stanley, 159 E. Front St.. Plainfield, N. J. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES lady partner wanted— By u. : appearing young 1 ■' "'"al; will be f& ith capital; will i "rne florisi The Florists' Exchange. STOCKjm SALE ACHYEAirrHES ACHYRANTHES. AGERATmH. 100. 822.50 T 1000. 3.in., So.OO per 100. Carlman Ribsam, Wall St., Trenton. N. J. Continued to Next Colninn _jtockj;or^aile^^ AliTERNANTHERAS ALTERNANTHERA. Aurea Nana— Paronychioides — 2^-lnch, S2..50 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell Conn. ALTERNANTHERAS— Brilliantissima and other varieties, 2-in. pots, $22.60 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch, Middle Village, L. I., N. Y. ALTERNANTHERAS— 1000 Yellow, strong 2-in. plants, ready for 3-in. pots, 82.50 per 100. F. B. Pfiter, Lowville, N. Y. ALYSSUM ALYSSUM— Little Gem, strong plants, 2H-in., $2.50 per 100. Transplantecl Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, AMFELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS— 2-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong; 12, by mail, $1.26, 84.00 per 100, $36.00 per 1000, by express. 2-year, 18 to 24 in., good; 12, by mail, Sl.OO; SO, by mail, 82.00; S3.00 per 100, 826.00 per 1000 by express. Strong, 2-ycar roots, cut back, for transplanting, $2.00 per 100, 815.00 per 1000. Chas. Black. Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS 100 1000 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings, .. .81.00 $10.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2M-in 3.60 30.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in 6.00 60.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings 75 5.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2M-in 3.60 30.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. 3-in. 6.60 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. 4-in. 8.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcherii Scedlfngs... 1.50 12.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcherii. 2J^-in 4.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcherii. 3-in 6.00 ROMAN J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Sprengeri Seedlings, 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED- LINGS— From best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, Sl.OO per 100, 87.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills. N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Collingdale Greenhouses, CoUinfidale, Pa. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri— 3-in. fine, bushy plants. $3.00 per 100; 200 for 85.00. Edward Mitton. Cor. City & Green Sts., Utica, N. Y. AVOCBAS AUCUBA ]aponlca bush plants, 35c. to $2.50 each. JuUns Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS. ' Gloire de Chatelaine, 2M-inch, $6.00 per 100, 850.00 per 1000. SeraperHorens — for bedding, pink and white, 2M-inch, $2.60 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. Glory of Cincinnati, 2H-inch, $20.00 per 100, $175.00 per 1000. Glorie de Lorraine, 2M-inch $15.00 per 100, $135.00 per 1000. A:_N- Pierson, Inc.. CromweH. Conm BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati. 2K- In., from leaf cuttings. Place your order now or May, June and July, I9U, delivery Will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on appli- catlon. R. J. Irwin, 71 West 23d St.. N. Y. BEGONIAS— Now ready, Qncinnati, 2Ji-in. leaf cuttings, 820.00 per 100, $175.00 per 1000. Lorrame, 2}i-in., $15.00 per 100. $135.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N.Y^ BEGONIAS— Luminosa, Erfordi. Lorraine, Cin- cinnati, and others, 2H-in., at S3.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. ■ S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. VERNON BEGONIAS— Extra strong. 3-in., 83.50 per 100; strong, 4-in., in bud and bloom, 86.00 per 100. Cash. Babcock Floral Co., Harbor Springs, Mich. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS— Double and single, 4-in., WAc. each, $10.00 per lOO. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE BEGONIAS BEGONIAS— Luminosa, 3-in. pots, also pink and white. Louis Hansen, 3600 Jerome' Ave, Wood- la_wn, N. Y. City. REX BEGONIAS— Extra strong, ready for shift; 2>5-in. pots, 84.50 per 100. Satisfaction guar. anteed. Cash, please. Vavrous & Sons, Lebanon, BEGONIAS— Lorraine, Cincinnati, Florence Davenport, 2M-in. pots. Delivery from May 15th. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. S. CALADITJMS CALADIUM ESCULENTUM ' Large plants. 5. inch pots 1.5c. each. $1.50 per dozen. A. N. PIERSON. INC.. CROMWELL, CONN. CANNAS CANNAS Buttercup, Florence Vaughan, Gladiator. J.'D. Eisele, Mme. Crozy, Mrs. A. F. Conard, Prcs. McKinley, Queen Charlotte, Richard Wallace, Rubin, Venus. King Humbert. Pennsylvania. Wyoming. Louisiana. Mile. Berat. Prof. Roden- 3-inch pots. 76c. per dozen. 86.00 per 100. 850.00 per 1000 A. N. PIERSON, INC., CROMWELL, CONN. SURPLUS CANNAS— A great bargain. King Humbert, F. Vaughan, California, New York, Brandywine, Wyoming, Philadelphia Improved, Duke of Marlboro, Uncle Sam, Louisiana. Alsace, Niagara. Nothing over 825.00 per 1000. Send for Est. Louis B. Eastburn, Kennett Square, Pa, FOR SALE— Cannas, standard and desirable va- rieties, started; would exchange for Carnation Cuttings. Thompson Bros., East Haddam, Conn. CANNAS— King Humbert. 4-in.. 88.00 per 100, $76.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. Brant Bros. Inc., Utica, N. Y. CARNATIONS CARNATION CUTTINGS. A splendid stock to ofTer our trade, not only the novelties but standard varieties as well. A large supply to select from, especially grown for us. Every cutting that goes out has our guarantee 100 1000 Matchless 812.00 8100.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 Northport 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W Ward 3.00 25.00 Bcnora (best variegated) 5.00 40.00 White Wonder 3.50 30.00 Gorgeous 12.00 100.00 Princess Dagmar (deep crimson).... 12.00 lOO.OO Champion (Dorncr's new red) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.00 Pink Delight 6.00 50,00 Gloriosa 5.00 40.0? Yellow Prince tDorncr's) 10.00 80.00 Yellowstone (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 White Enchantress 3.00 2.5.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Alma Ward 3.00 25.00 Rosette 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Dorothy Gordon 3,00 25,00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Comfort 3.00 25.00 2-INCH POTS. 100 1000 Northport ■? 4.00 8 36.00 Benora 5.00 40.00 Mrs.C. W.Ward 4.00 3.5.00 White Enchantress 4,(J0 3.5,00 Qur guarantee is back of all stock we send out. Write for prices on large quantities, S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. CARNATION PLANTS— From soil. Enchantress' White Enchantress, White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward, $3.60 per 100. Chrysanthemums, from soil. Chas. Razor. Nagoya. $1.50_per 100. AU splendid stock. Rosemore Nurseries. Litchfield, CARNATIONS— From soU and 2-in. pots, Enchan- tress. White Perfection, C. W. Ward, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Pink Winsors, May Day, White Winsor, $3.00 per 100. $26.00 per 1000. Fme stock. Ed. Bucbtenkirch. Sea CliS, N. V. CARNATION CUTTINGS— See my advertMe- ment page 1141. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d Su New York City. , CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 15,000 Rooted Cuttings 2K-in. pots and flats: Maud Dean. Enguchard and Nagoya; Cuttings. $20.00 per 1000; pots, 825.00 per 1000 Josephine. Gloria, Chrysolora, Major Weaver, White Cloud, Bailey. J. K. Sha» and White Shaw; Cuttings, $15.00 per 1000; pots, $20.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash, please. W. G. Neilson, 61 Wadhams St., PI j mouth. Pa- Coutlnued to Next Page STOCK FOR SALE "^CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemum Cuttings Clean, healthy, stocky plants Rooted Cuttings 2y. 1000 X.75 S15.00 $2.60 S20.00 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 - ^- 2.50 20.00 PINK Patty Maud Dean. 3.00 25.00 4.00 1.7S 15.00 1.75 15.00 1.75 16.00 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 I Golden Glow 1.76 15.C Bonnaffon. Se- 1.75 15.00 2.60 1.75 15.00 2.50 1.50 12.00 2.00 1.60 12.00 2.00 17.( I CRIMSON I Hairard 2.50 2O.0 ] POMPONS I AUentown 25.00 2.00 16.00 2 50 20.00 Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 2.00 15.00 2.60 20.00 the Whites.. 2.00 16.00 2.50 20.00 (Garza. Anemone 1.75 16.00 2.60 20.00 J If a later delivery is desired, send in your order i now. so that you will be sure of them when wanted. Orders now booked for Golden Chadwlck, I W. H. Chadwlck, Chadwlck Improved and I Chadwlck Supreme for June delivery or later. 5.00 JOHN R. COOMBS 1 West Hartford, COINN. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Early WHITE— Chas. Razer, Ivory, Mile. Nldseason and Late . WHITE— Mrs. H. Robinson, Tim Eaton, White Frick. YELLOW— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. W. E. Kellcy, Roman Gold, Yellow Eaton. PINK— Adonis, Helen Frick, Dr. Enguehard. Price: 2M-in. pots, S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, S2.50 per '" _ _e Enguehard), Chadwick Su- nber Gem, Golden Chadwick, Golden Wedding, Harvard, Hirondale, Nagoya, Ramapo, Pink Gem. Mrs. B. E. Hayward, Alice Byron, Dick Witterstaetter.. Price: 2M-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, S35.00 per lOCO; Rooted Cuttings, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 1913 INTRODUCTIONS— Golden Robin, Lu- cilc, Quinlan, Mary E. Meyer. Price; 2Ji-in. pots, S5.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100. STANDARD POMPONS— Baby, Baby Mar- guerite, Clorinda, Diana, Helen Newberry, Iva Julie Lagravere, Klondike. La Purite, Lula, Mlnta, , Quinola, Zenobia. Price: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, S2.60 per 100, $20.00 Rooted Cuttings, S3. 50 per ±uu, ^au.uu per luuu. STANDARD SINGLES — Anna, Arlee, Clea, Hilda Wells, Ladysmith, Minnesota, Rob Roy. Price: 2}i-in. pots, 60c. per 10, $4.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, 83.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings and 2H-in., all best commercial varieties, including Pompons and single; standard varieties. Rooted Cuttings, S12.60 to $17.60 per 1000; also all best newer sorts. Ask for list. Stafford Conserva- tories, Stafford Springs, Conn. 100,000 ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— For immediate shipment. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. See my 1141. Roman J. ,m, 71 W. 23d St., New CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— Golden Chadwick, $25.00 per 1000. Yellow Eaton, $20.00 per 1000. Maud Dean, $20.00 per CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Smith's Advance, Gold en Glow, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Engue hard, 2Ji-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000, 82.50 per 100. Corp.. 35 Hudson St., Lynn. Oolitinaed to Next Colninn The Florists' Exchange 1173 ^TOCK FOR SALE CHBTSAJrrSEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Smith'* Advance October Fro« Virginia Poehlmann . Shnmptoi O. H.Ka Dt Enguehard 2.60 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET. ILL. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM (UITINGS 1000 Rhoda 1000 Klondike 150 Anna 150 Minta 250 Miss Julia 250 Rufus 1000 Ladysmith 500 Allegheny 250 King Henry 500 Blazing Star 260 Merstham Jewel 600 Clea HEAD'S BERGENFIELD NURSERIES BERGENFIELD, N. J. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 2000 Smith's Sen; 600 Mrs. G. Drabble eOOChas. Razor 500 Th. Qu ) Glenview. 2000 White Ivory 1000 Chad. Supreme 600 Mrs. H. Robinson 260 L. Quinlan 260 J. Nonin 160 G.C. Kellcy... HEAD'S BERGENITELIJ BERGENFIELD, N. J. Chrysanthefnum Rooted Cuttings .$1.60 $12.60 Robt. Halliday., Roman Gold... . . Bonnaffon Pacific Supreme. . CHATHAM, N. J CHRYSANTHEMUMS Golden Climax. The best yellow Pomp $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per IW Chiefl Rooted Cuttings, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. 214-inch pots. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Best commercial ' " Pompons. Let us A. N. PIERSON, INC., CROMWELL, CONN. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100, Touset, Oct. Frost, Polly Rose, Pacific, Smith's Advance, Lincoln, Appleton, Enguehard, Silver Wedding, Yellow BonnaH'on, White Bonnaffon, Baby Yellow, Zeno- bia. L. J. Rowe, TituBville, Pa. Oontlnaed to Hext Coin ^TOCK FOR SALE^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS STRONG ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CU I TINGS— 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opnli. Pacific Supreme, IJic $10.00 per 1000; lVe»i and 4-iii. iiotH, line ijIaiilN in blld and bloom, »6.l»l p.r 1(10, /-..rl I- , V\,\,u. M,„li ,. N. J^ GERANIUMS niiiii Mnii. ; I, _■•, in. pots, $20. 11- ,1, I, I;, I n, 810.00 per IIBI. I'.n.l fn.lici, W I Hi.iiv. N. J. 7c. Brant Bros., liMrM,„k,it:i.(lll|"r U»). G.sli. nal)cook.Floral GliKANUJMS -S. A. Null, 1 -.1,., SS.OO per 100' GLADIOLUS GLADIOLI America bulblets $0.60 per qt. Independence bulblets 60 per qt. GrolPs Red mix. bulblets 60 per qt. GrolTs Light mix, bulblets BO per qt. Independence, 'A-'m, bulbs 00 per 100 Independence, ll^-m. bulbs 1 .00 o.t 100 Klondyke, M-in. bulbs 1 HI) per 100 Klondyke, ik-in. bulbs l,f,0„er 100 Mrs. King, M-in. bulbs 7r, per 100 Mca.luwvnic, %.m. bull,-. . J nO|„.r 100 HELIOTROPE HELIOTROPE. HONEYSU(-KI I long, plenty 'A • per doz.. i2r, 1.1, Hill Nurseri. „ ■ Contlni 1174 STOCK FOR SALE HOLLYHOCKS HOLLYHOCKS Double varieties. Red, maroon, salmon, white, pink, yellow. LorEe pots, Sl.OO per doz., S7.00 per 100. A. N. PIERSON, INC., CROMWELI, CONN HOLLYHOCKS— Double. Rer 100. 300 Coleus, low groiving, 2-in., 2c.: )0 Coleus, 4 varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per TRADESCANTIA— Green, strong. Rooted Cut- tings, 75c. per 100, prepaid; cash. Geo. B. Morrell, Torresdale, Pa. CALENDULA— Ready for 3-in. or 4-m. shift, 2H-in. pots. $2.60 per 100, 822..50 per 1000. Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. PaulBrummer, Corona, L. S4.00 per 100. Gu VEGETABLE PLANTS TOMATO SEEDLINGS— Ready to transplant, short, stocky; Stone, Ponderosa, Truckers, Champion, S1.50 per 1000. Cabbage Seedlings, short, stocky, Sl.OO per 1000. Egg Plants, ready. Monongohela. Pa, per 1000. PLANTS— Leading varieties, strong, packed m moss. Tomatoes, 500, 75c.; 1000. S1.25; over 1000 at Sl.OO. Cabbage, 500, 76c.; 1000, S1.50: 6000, S6.75. Bell Peppers, Ruby King, Neapolitan, Chinese Giant, etc., strong, 500, S1.50; 1000, S2.50; 5000, SIO.OO. Lettuce, 1000. S1.25. J. F. Martin, Plant Grower, Shreveport, La. SWEET POTATO PLANTS— All the leading yellow varieties, including Yellow Nansemond, Up Rivers, Big Stem Jersey, Early Golden and other varieties, now ready, S1.50 per 1000; 5000 or more S1.26 per 1000. Packed right and prompt shipment. H. Austin, Felton, Del. LETTUCE PLANTS— $1.25 per 1000. Peppers. $2.00 per 1000. Egg Plants. $3.00 per 1000. Tomato Plants, $2.00 p " CELERY PLANTS— Golden .self-branching (French strain), fine plants, ready now. $2.60 per 1000. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens. Kala- CABBAGE PLANTS— Seedlings. $1.00 per 1000; ■ "■ "lO per 1000. Grancf Danville Floral Co., Rowlandville. Phila.. Pa. STOCK WANTED St., Newark, N. J. BOWKER'S FINE GROUND BONE— For flo- will make your plants look up and take I per 100 lbs., 500 lbs. for $8.75, S Casn with order. C. A. Hyatt, Cr on-Hudson. N. Y. SPHAGNUM MOSS STRONG TOBACCO DUST— 100 lb. cases, $8.00. 300 lbs. baled stems, $2.00. Cash, please. S. R. Levy, Binghamton, N. Y. WOODEN BOXES Monadnock Grc FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— Greenhouses, 60.000 ft. glass or mc stocked with Carnations, Roses andChrys themums, also one range of five ho Richmond, Ind. Continued to Next Column FOR SALE OR RENT rOR SAIE 6R[ENH0llSe PROPERTY IN ALBION, N. Y. Five first-class greenhouses with or without land, ) to 18 acres, with heating and other equipment, -'•iding 8-room house with 2 bath rooms on ' never been used En bargain for cash or its be given at once Any practical florist or vegetable grower looking for property for ! equivalent. Possession i -opportunity c ; afford to let this ; of cultiva great opportun houses, wagons, tc — -- — 'Mums ancT Snapdragons and bedding planxs on .ng^goo^^reason Price now, SI 1,000 00 July 1st, 39,000.00. Terms, S4,000.00 down, balance on easy terms; location Central New York, on main line to New York. Information concern- ing this place cheerfully given. ^ Address J. J., care The Florists' Exchange. ^ FOR SALE— A good y ig greenhouse business in ^ „. , thern New York, on ac- count of sickness; 3 greenhouser, new; 14,000 ft. of glass heated with two steam boilers and two boil- ers in reserve; electric light; stocked with Roses, Carnations and general stock; garden 150 ft. x 150 ft., two side iron fence; 6-room house, and fine, uptodate florist store. Will sell for §9,000.00. This is a bargain for a life time. Address J. K., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— Big bargain. 35 acres fruit and flower farm; 3000 Peach trees in full bearing; over 100,000 Aster plants, ready for transplanting; 2 greenhouses, other fruits; running stream; com- Elete irrigation system for the whole farm; 6-room ouse, barn, chicken house. Yearly income, S3000.00. Price S10,000.00, half cash. A. Lesoil. Park Ridge, N. J. FOR SALE OR FOR RENT— A good^paying green- New York, established 29 years, 12 large green- ; houses with stock or without stock, about 40.000 I FOR RENT— An uptodate greenhouse plant with about 10,000 ft. of glass; 22 miles from New York on the N. Y., N. H. & H. R.R., less than 10 minutes' New Haven, : were built up last year; good reason for selling; just step in and do business. Apply to Petersen. 79 Central Ave.. Flushing, N. Y. Address H. O.. llent opportunity; ■ Exchange. FOR RENT— 7 greenho x70 ft., stocked SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bai^ains New and Second-Hand SPECIAL OFFERS l-ineh S. H. BIk., per 100 feet. . . . $2.60 IH-inch S. H. Blk., per 100 feet. . . . 4.45 Z-inch New BIk., per 100 feet. . . . 7.80 AH sizes in stock for immediate shipment Eagle Pipe Supply Co., !nc: 29 Howard St, N. Y. City frelS made, and worth 20c. a ft DOUBLE LIGHT HOTBED SASH. 3x6 ft., from very best cypress. 2-in. thick, iron crossbar, two layers double truck glass at S3.35. Single layer hotbed sash. J1.60. PANSY BOXES. 12x20x3 in. deep, 6c. each. METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO., 1398 to 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE— All _ protects plants fr Simple and cheap. to my plant protectoi St after planting in row; . Goldsmith, Warrentoi Specimen BougainTillcas vn by Emile Savoy, Secaucus, N. J. Madsen & Christensen, Wood Ridge, N. J. Madsen & Christensen, well know flowers, and of Daisy plants, have de- cided to ,give more attention to the grow- ing of their famous Marguerite Daisy plants for the coming season than ever before. Constant selection of the very best plants from which to propagate has siiven this firm one oi the finest strains of both white and yellow Daisies, and of Wallflowers as well, that has ever been produced. Their stock of Marguer- ite plants, both large and small, were sold out several days before Easter this year. The pot Roses, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Dutch Hyacinths, Longiflorum Lilies and Genistas were also practically cleaned out before Easter, only a few plants, such as came into bloom too late, being left. The renovation of the houses and the spreading out of the smaller plants on the benches, giving these more space, and late propagation of several kinds 6f plants are now going on in the range of this progressive firm, and outdoor plant- ing has been begun. Before and during the Easter week one member of this firm, Knud Christensen, suffered a severe attack of appendicitis and since then he has been obliged to undergo an operation at the hospital, from the effects of which, at this writing, May 5, he is reported, though still in the hospital, to be rapidly recovering. Emil N. Savoy, Secaucus, N. J. We show two illustrations herewith taken in the greenhouse range of Mr. Savoy who, for several years, has made a s|3?eialty of growing BougainviUeas. Mr. Savoy has studied these plants for years both in France and in the United States, having been for sometime fore- man in one of tie largest greenhouse establishments here in the East. At his place in Secaucus will be found house after house filled witli these fine plants, including a large number of specimens trained and "built" into many odd shapes and designs, and so on down to the young plants in pots on 'the benches. Three distinct colors are to be noted, the two in addition to the orthodox color familiar to all being sports, one of which is called a Killarney color, the other a fair red ; both should be splendid sellers. The majority of the stock is in 2in., 2%in. and 3in. pots and will be ready for shipment about June 1. House of BougainviUeas Grown by Emile Savoy, Secaucus, N. J . Note specimen plants to left of picture 1176 The Florists' Exchange MISCELLANEOUS STOCK send for catalog No. 5. A few items every florist needs. For con Send us your list of wants. KENTIA FORSTERIANA PALM. 40-44-in., 4 plants in a tub, S3.50 44-48-in. S5.00 each. Very full, hard plants for decorating. CALADIUM esculentum. Good bulbs with sound centers. 5 to 7-in. circumference, S1.50 per 100. 7 to 9-in. circumference, S2.60 per 100. 9 to 11-in. circumference, S5.00 per 100. SALVIA splendens and Zutich. 2M-in. pot plants, S2.60 per 100, S22.( 1000. ■ DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Aiistolochia Siphol. Tops 4 ft. long; a Rrand vi: shade and cold exposure. S3.60 per doz., $25.00 per 100. MAGNOLIA. Fine, well-budded plants, with ball of earth, burlapped ; all ties, white, pink and rea, 4 to 6 ft. high, S1.50 each. Stellata, or Halleana. Early star-shaped white, 2K to 3 ft. high, at ach. ENGLISH IVY. Two i ! shoots, 3 ft. long, $12.C 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON M.^^'^ggfa*^"' ; credit where credit GRRANIUM^ 10,000 POITEVINE S^-in., $6.00 per 100 10,000 NUTT 33^-in., 6.00 per 100 10,000 RICARD 314-iii., 6.00 per 100 These are good, strong, stocky plants, all in bud and bloom, ready for immediate shipment. Cash with order. Satisfaction guaranteed. SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSE, Blackwell St. UOVcRy N. J, Canna Plants FROM OPEN AIR XANTHOSANA PLANTS S=e kst issue for .d. of these and other plants. Our plants guaranteed to please, cost you less and no express to pay if you send cash with order L. H. Read & COe, Deer Park, Ala. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings ready for shipment. Ricard, Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt, Buch- ner. $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch, Poitevine, Nutt $18.00 per ^°°*^- Cash with order. PETER BROWN lfN*c"."sVEi;'pt Reclproclt.v— Saw tt In the Ercbangc GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Ci-om 3)i-in. pots, $6.50 and .S7.00 per 100. Ricard and Poitevine, from 3}^-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Cash with order. E. C. ROGERS, Roslindale, Mass. Write them yoti read this advt. in the Exchange GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings From now till October RICARD, POITEVINE, DOYLE, CASTELLANE, PERKINS, VIAUD, NUTT and BUCHNER $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster Pa. Reciprocity— Saw it In the Eschange QERAINIUMS S. A. Nutt, Dbl. Gen. Grant and Mme. Buch- ner. 2-in.. S1.75 per 100, in any quantity. S. A. Nutt. 4-in.. cut back plants, S6.00 per 100. DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. Choice mined. GERANIUMS now until Oct. Ricard and Poitevine. S. A. Nutt, at $10.00 per 1000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS I S. A. Nutt. Ricard, Double Pink, White I Poitevine and Jaulln. Fme, healthy, stocky p lants. 4-in., in bud and bloom. $7.00 per 100. I Splendens. Large plants Elmer Rawlings, ,N.Y. t wbcre credit li SALVIAS, BonBce and Spli from sod, $6.00 per 1000. LOBELIA, Double Blue. 2)i-in.. $2.00 per 100 Samuel Whitton, 232 Churchill Ave., Utica, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. ORCHIDS "We offer, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Per Plant Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Labia ta Warneri. . . 1.50 to 5.00 Mosslae 1.00 to 2.00 Gaskelliana 1.00 to 2.00 CATTLEYA Per Plant Percivaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelii l.SO to 3.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana.. 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case Iota as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply smaller plants (SE- LECTED) for attractive figures and invite your correspondence. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES. Providence. R. I. Reciprocity — Saw tt In the Escbange ORCHIDS For Sale A small, select, private Orchid Collection in prime condition, at sacrifice owing to owner closing greenhouses. -^ORCHID LIST — 11 ci 4 Laelia Perrinii 3 Laelia Autumnalis Cypripedium Insigne Cypripedium Assorted _ Chysis Bractescens 4 Vanda Coerulea 4 Zygopetalum Mackayi 4 Dendrobium Densifloru: 23 Laelia Anceps WM. C. ROBERTS, ,r^ll^^rpl?ler 13 Cattleya Skinneri 11 Cattleya Percivaliana 9 Cattle^ Assorted Trianae Delicata, Scliroederae and Maxir ■ i Dendrobium Phalaenop- sis Schroederianum ) Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii OSSINING, N.Y. Reciprocity— ORCHIDS Fresh Importations from Famous Districts CATTLEYAS Mendelii By request. To replenish Schroederae The splendid old, distii . A small lot overlooked in the rush shipments. Popayan Trianae Rare Coast type. ;thet The first Gigas Sanderiana Large, deep moth flowering type. Only the demand of the country's rare-orchid remain unsold. mmk* ORCHID COMPANY, rail River, Mass- GERANIUMS FULL BLOOM Order 1 r 25 to 30. Good r NOW and be sure or Memorial Day. ompany all orders. ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- drobiums, Onddiums, Cypripedium*, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Bichange ORCHIDS We grow and sel' Orchids exclusively We have them in all stages of development from the dormant imported plants to those in sheath and spike. Catalogue on application. LAGER ® HURRELL SUMMIT. N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bichange W.E. King, Little Silver, N. J. 100 Cypripedium fnsigne 8-inch pans, $150 takes the lot. Cash with order. MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES ORCHIDS SANDER. llior.Tc and 258 Broadway. Room 721. New York Cit SNAPDRAGONS White, pink, yellow, crimson or mixed, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. TABLE FERNS, 3-iiich, S4.00 per 100. Gardenville, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschange GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt. and others. 2-in Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. I. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety Albert Wm.Bocrgcr,' ■ 100. COLEUS!' 2-i ORCHIDS Just arrived, in splendid condition: CATTLEYA Trianae, from a very good district. C. Percivaliana C. Mossiae C. Scliroederae For price write to JOHN DeBLCK. P. 0. Box 73 SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY. Write them you read this advt. la the Eschange Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passinq value If, wh< stock of our advertisers, they w seeina the advt. In The Excha The Florists' Exchange 1177 •;RNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, ■uli grown, 2i<-in. stock, in largest and best usortment. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In 3000 lots, S22.00 per 1000. )COS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Excellent 2M-m. stock, right ^ize for center plants. S1.3Q per doz., $10.00 lier 100, $95.00 per 1000. IBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong, i;Iean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready " ' " 84.00 per doz., $30.00 per JIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Stock in first-class Condition, 3-in.. $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100, 1-in., $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. •RONG ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. $1.00 per [00, $7.50 per 1000. All from best green- bouse-grown seeds. PTERIS ANDERSONI. Queen of the Pteris familjr. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, Plant. Strong, 2H- in. plants, $1.50 per dor., $10.00 per 100. F. ANDERSON, Short Bills, N. J. FERN SPECIALIST erns in flats • All the best sorts with a liberal share of STtomium Falcatum, Rochfordlanum id Aspidium Tsussimense, 110 clumps a flat, also a few in 2K-in. pots, at S25.00 IT 1000, and ASPARAGUS Plumosus lanus in 3-in. pots. EMIL LEULY Z8 Summit Ave , West Hoboken, N. J. -ERNS in PUTS POINSEHIAS HOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short Hills, N,l. ! them you read this advt. In the Exchange ARGE BUSHY TERNS er 100, while they last. G. HANFORD NORWALK, CONN. ? tbem you read this advt. In the Eychaoge FERNS ASSORTED VARIETIES Strong, healthy plants, from 234-in. pi; Ipots, S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. BOSTON and WHITMANI, 6-in., I$6.00 per doz. Madison, N. J. jFranli N. Eskesen, credit is due — ^Tentlon il^^^^g e of the sender, i IDENTIFICATIONOF PLANTS When sending specimens for names, cor- respondents should send some lower leaves of herbaceous plants, as well as upper ones, and of all plants, flowers and seed vessels. If possible. In addition to this, 11 stated whether it be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or cultivated, location where grown, it would often enable Identlflcatlon of specimens difficult to determine otherwise. Trees That Are Hardy lit Michigran. — you desire. Perhaps if you applied to "-'- ' "xl Col- the way of getting' the infoj plants of the leading and shrubs had from wholesale h( a trifling cost, and, planted by you, would be the best guide of all to their hardi- ness, if you have room for such planting. 1 good deal on wagon. I have a i aer of times had a call for some. I jheep manure and fine ground bon land.— A. M., Conn. from the context that he means fertili- zer. An examination of the columns ol The Exchange will give you th packages of p fertilizers size for re- 11 it tail sales, _, -- - - - - . - in bulk, and you can put it up in bags Iris Kaempferl. — I should be glad to have a few hints on the treatment of the Japanese Iris— I. Kaempferi.— S. T., Chicago. — The beds in which the plants are are now relieved of tlieir Winter cover- ing and should now soon be starting The Japanese tell us that moist. In a dry soil the roots will probably require to be flooded each morning. In rainy weather this would not be necessary. What to Orow wltli Violets. — I shall feel obliged if your expert will kindly give me his opinion of the most suitable cut flower crops to run in a large house with Violets. I want to maintain a temperature of 40-42 degrees P., and instad solid 6ft. beds 15in. deep, with either concrete or wooden frames, and run a return pipe or two along the outside walls, and through center walks, etc. — T. E. T., Ky. — It is suggested that besides trying Sweet Peas in your Violet house you also try Pansies and Myosotls (Forget- menot): both of these now meet with a considerable sale in the cut flower Propagating' Dahlias — I would like to know the usual method of propagating Dahlias. Please give full particulars and greatly oblige. — W. B., Mexico. —"Although Dahlias are perpetuated by division, grafting, and cuttings, the latter method is the one best suited for ■ ■ ■ [uantlties of young plants, brought into heat about with encouraged to make growth by frequent syringing. As soon Is the roots are 31n. or 41n. long, sepa- rate them from the root stock, taking them with a 'heel.' They can then either be put singly In small pots and kept close and warm until rooted, or be put into an ordinary propagating bed with a bottom heat of 76 degrees. The sand need not be kept very moist, but the atmosphere should contain enougli moisture to prevent wilting. As soon as weather permits the plants Palms Heacock's Fems WHOLESALE PRICE LIST KENTIA FORSTERIANA .eaves In. high Each 6-6 28-30 $1.00 Dor. Pot KENTIA BELMOREANA ves In. high Each 8-10 MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA 9-in. 4 in tub 40-42 4 in tub 4 in tub 5-514 ft... 12-m. 5H-6ft . . . 12.50 4 in tub . . . 15.00 4 in tub PHOENI X ROEBELENII 6-in. pot nicely characterized ...$1.00 6-m. pot spread ... 1.50 18 inches high, 24-in. spread . . ... 2.0 34-36.. 36-38.. 42-45.. 6-7 45 to 48, very heavy.. 5.00 6-7 48 to 54, very heavy. . 6.00 6-7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 6-7 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI ub, 4-ft. spread ub, 5-ft. spread HOME-GROWN. STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.^s??rWyncote.Pa. HeelproeItT— a«w it In th« Eichanw ■ Palms, Ferns, Asparagus, Dracaenas, Ivies and Vincas KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsterlana. 4, 6 and 6-in. at 25 Assorted Ferns for Dishes and ASPARAGUS Plumosus SSS'^o^n,^*", St™°|. *-i^- at $10.00 and SI2.00 per 100.' SHAn/^I^7-„J "• *?'' °'"='-. *-^' "* ^lO-OO ""d S12.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indivlsa. Large 7-in., 75q. and Sl.OO each; 4-in.rsmall, at $10.00 per 100 H. WESTON, Reciprocity— Saw It In t GERANIUMS ^""- •<'<>°8 ?>>■>» fr°n> 2H-in. r,„„„ ^ P°"- Nutt, $2.00 per 100, $18 00 per 1000. La Favorite (Double Wlute), $2.26 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Poltevlne, $2.50 per 100, $24.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVIES. Reld-grown, fine, ttron. and _CANNA BULBS. KlnJ Humbert, iaio per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Queen Charlotte, Souy. d A. Crozy, A. BouWer. Egandale: true to SALVIA. Ziuich, from 2 W-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. pleaM. JAMES AMBACHER. WEST END, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw U In the Bxchange HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. ^ Exchange should be put out In a frame to harden." — From "Plant Culture," by 6. W. Oliver. We would add that It Is the. custom with some growers to pot on their plants into 6in. size and get good, well developed specimens for planting out at the end of May, but that would not be necessary in Mexico. The Dah- lia IS a native of your country. Bnnnlngr Southeast.— will. Instead of It and west, be c northwest and so it if FERNS :!;!4-inch pots, J3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings in ten lead- 'og varieties. Booking orders now to be filled in rotation, ready for delivery June 15. Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps, $9.50 per 1000: $8.50 per _ 1000. in 10,000 lots. flats, $1.25 per flat Its or more, $1.00 ASPARAGUS B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. will make any material difference with regard to the quantity or quality of the flowers produced. — E. E. W., Va. — The inquirer fails to state whether he is building even span or % span greenhouses. If % span, the houses, of course, should have the long span toward the southwest; if even span, of course, one roof will face to the southwest and the other to the north- east; this will do very well and should give good results. A % span house, however, where possible, usually has the long span toward the south, and KENTIAS la 6-in. pots, $50.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Strings. $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Sprays. $1.00 per 100. For Ornamental and Potted Plants of all sorts, STAIGER & MUNDWIIER, l^l'i.'^ELll^'A'L be obtained. still be To Kill Poison Ivy Is there any- thing that can be used to kill Poison Ivy? I have lots of it growing around the fences, and I cannot touch it with impunity. — H. -The best way to get rid of the Pols of gloves sh -. „ the carefully, and with a spade every growing piece. A pair ■ " ■ ■ p prevent the the leaves, necessary to 11. Just dig up tne stems, and kill them. Pekin, III. — The Tulip beds around the Kuhl greenhouses on Fifth st. pre- sent a magnificent sight. Hundreds of flowers were displaying their bright col- ors, the display being worth going a long way to see. Mr. Kuhl has always beautified the vicinity of hia greenhouses with fine flower beds. THE HOME OF THE SCOnil FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND BAST 45th STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Write them you read this advt. In the Exchanffe Boston ferns, '&l:oo%-^i^' Roosevelt ferns, fot ^oVpTio^o^a WhitmaniConipaGta,S'« per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, '^S'/s^^ Our Advertising Columns ^ READ FOR PROFIT „ USE FOR RESULTS 1178 The Florists' Exchange 500,000 Pansies The Finest Strain Grown For Market We grow our own seed entirely and this strain is tlie result of forty years selection, and will be found the finest in the market. Flowers, large size, fine shape and substance; brilliant and novel colors including rich self and fancy marking; and plants of fine, stocky growth. Colors run very evenly assorted and balanced. The Best is The Cheapest. Try Them And See. Large, Stocky Plants in Bloom - - - $2.00 $20 00 Medium Stocky Plants in Bloom - - .... 15.00 Smaller Stocky Plants in Bud and Bloom 10.00 ENGLISH DAISIES, Pink and White, Two Sizes $1.50 and $2.50 per 100 Express only. Cash with order, please I. E. COBURN 291 Ferry St., Everett, Mass. Field-grown, in bud. Prompt shipments. Pansiei Cash with order. By express only. Mixed colors. VINCS Variegata. Out of 4-inch pots - - - - $10.00 per Mj GERSNILNS. Out of 3H-inch pots - - - - 6.50 S3LVIS. Out of 33/2-inch pots 5.00 LEONARD COUSINS. Jr., Concord Junction, Ma Largest firower of Pansies t the trade In t ! United States. t In tbp Exptiaagp 5 due— Mention Exchange SEASONABLE STOCK ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 21^-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. HATCHERI, 2H-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100. SPRENGERI, 214-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. DRACJENA Indivisa, 2M-in., $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per 1000. WETTLIN FLORAL CO.. Hornell. N. Y. 1 yon read this advt. Id the Exchanee II Dracaena Indivisa From 6 and 7-inch pots 25c., 35c., 50c. Cash with order JAMES HORAN & SONS Bridgeport, Conn. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange ROOTED CUTTINGS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Gloria, Pacific Su- preme, Dr Enguetiard, Polly Rose, Sl.OO per 100. White and Yellow Bonnaflon, Chrysolora, Chas. Razer, SI. 25 per 100. Ramapo, S2.00. SWEET ALYSSUM, 2M-in., blooming plants, 31.75 per 100. SALVIA, Bonfire, strong plants, 2ii-m. pots, S2.00 per 100. COLEUS, 16 varie- ties, from 4-in. pots, S6.00 per 100. STOCKS, 2M-in. pots, S3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, Wliite, Yellow, Pink, 2Ji-in. pots, S12.00 per 100. VANKIRK FLORAL CO., ATCO, N. J. Reciprocit.v — Saw it in the Exchange Cut PiuMosus Sprays S4.00 per dozen bunclies 25 fronds to the bunch EMPTY GREENHOUSE DO NOT PAY ROSES ENGLISH IVY henry V. SHAW, fii«M. Red Hook, N.Y. OWN ROOT Madison, 4-inch My Maryland, 3-inch. Kaiserin, 3-inch .$15.00 . 8.00 . 7.00 THREE PLANTS PER POT FILL THEM UP 2K Ageratum. Blue and Wllitc 82.2 2M Alyssum. Sweet, Giant, or Uttle 23^ Alyssum. Double, strong plants.! ! 2.5i 2^ Begonia Vernon, 3 kinds 2.51 2>^ Centaurea. Dusty Miller 2.51 2}i Carnation Plants. 14 leading vars. 3.25 SO.li 2K Chrysanthemums. 24 standard kinds 2.50 22./ 2ii Coleus. Red and Yellow, 15 vars. 2.50 22.1 2H Cupheas. Cigar Plants 2.25 5. 6, 7 Dracaena Indivisa, $15.00, S20.0Q, S25.00 per 100. 2M Fuchsias. 12 vars. assorted 2.76 26.( Funkia Roots. For potting 6.00 45, 2)4 Heliotropes. 3 varieties 2.50 " 2M Marguerites. White and Yellow.... 2.61 4 Marguerites. White and YeUow. . 6.01 2ki Petunias. Double, 12 vars., as- sorted 3.00 25.( 4 Petunias. Double, 12 vars., as- sorted 7.0( 2M Petunias. Single, assorted vars 2.21 2ii Phlox Drummondi. Assorted 2.25 20.( 3H Primula Obconica. In bloom .5.25 50.( 2J^ Salvia. Bonfire and Splendens... 2.60 22.! 3}^ Salvia. Bonfire and Splendens.. . 7.00 65.( 23^ Stocks. Beauty of Nice, or Prince 2J^ Verbena. Separate colors or as- ndCrt 2M Asparagus Plurr___ 3H Asparagus Sprengei 3M Asparagus Hatchei J.50 30.( 3.60 60.C J.OO 25.C ■S(3ETABLE PLANTS, Tomato, Pepper, and Egg Plants. Plants Fine plants. Good plants 7. .50 70.C NTS, such as Cabbagi nato, repper, and Eg ' hundreds of thousands. Write for prices. u ALONZO J. BRYAN I WHOLESALE FLORIST I Washington, New Jersejl Write them .you read this advt. in the Exchange M FUNKIAS, 6-inch 20.00 CAMPBELL BROS., PENLLYN, PA. Write them yon read this advt. Jn the Exchange CYCLAMEN Splendens Glganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is ^second to none. August Seedlings, fine, healthy plants, twice transplanted from fiats: Xmas red. blood red, pink, white, white with red center, S3.50 per 100. S30.00 per 1000; extra well-grown plants from 2H-in. pots, $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, John Doyle, Beaute Poitevine, Jean Viaud, strong plants from 2>^-in. pots, 83.00 per 100. S25.00 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poi- tevine, from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, 535.00 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, from 3K-in. BEGONIA gracilis (best pink bedder) bloom, SO.UU pel ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From $2.00 per 100. SIS.OO per 1000. 260 plants of any of the above at the 1000 rate. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. ROSE GERANIUMS Out of 4-in. pots. . . . S7.( NIEREMBERGIA Out of 3-in. pots 5 ( Outof2-in. pots 2.; Double White PETUNIAS Out of 4-in. Scarlet SAGE Out of 3-in. pots ; AMPELOPSIS Veltchii Out of 2-in. pots. . : HARDY ENGLISH IVY Large leaf, 2 and Out of 3-in. pots. . 5.C Whiter CLEMATIS 1 Seedlings .... GLECOMA (Ground Ivy). Out of 3-in. pots. 3.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Out of 3-in. nots 5 00 PARLOR IVY Out of 3-in. pots ... sioO Samuel" V. SMITH 3323 Goodman St., Philadelphia, Pa. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchaoge New York, May 5.- last week, the date report, up to and inc ditions continued to On Saturday the firsl fore Easter; prices -Prom Tuesday of f our last market ading Friday, con- je deplorably bad. an upward of the day r approach consequential, but market showed a healthy condition, and prices, especially on Carnations, were considerably higher and firmer. The "" " .in of Tuesday acted as a checks on sales, and trading was dull, with a tendency of a slight retro- gression in prices, and most of the efl!^ The little better. eral at from af™aT id numbers £ Other grades ding prices. There ordinary f $f p e? * Chatenay, Ward and Mock are realiz- Carnations are orders for tha for Carnations and the prices realized as large the top figure real- E. P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH, Sec.-Treas. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS! 611 and 613 BROADWAY, t^i-ephone: ma.n^^s^ ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 179 ■^#^##-^######^^#^########## j The Entire Cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties In Large Quantities and of Select Quality M. C. FORD ^== WMOUESAI^E PUORISX = 121 West 28th St., New York City TELEPHONE. 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE he supply of Cattleyas since last ik has nearly doubled, and there ap- rs to be little, if any, increase in demand for these, consequently le there has been an uplift in ;es on many staple items, the prices the best C. Mossise in the market e decreased until they are selling- ly at from 25c. to 35c. each; small )ms of these and other varieties selling at from 10c. to 20c. each. rdenias are abundant enough so that for sale now by the street boys. ' ■ large ■ ■ ■ lire being excep derate arrivals of i-^ny or tne vaiiey. ich is meeting with a fair demand 0 to $3 per 100 for the best ivals even though the demand brisk,_prici advanced ?5 per 100. n otner bulbous nowers tnere are las, which are moving very slowly, best of which are realizing 50c. doz. ; Daffodils, choice blooms, at ;p. per doz.; large flowering Gladioli -Im the South, which meet with a . wr demand at 35c. to 50c. per doz., and ^il small supply of greenhouse grown adioli realizing about $1 per doz.. lUgh really of a. quality which ought demand a better price; Spanish Iris variety at 35c. to 50c. per doz.; and lips, including some Darwins, the It realizing 25c. to 35c. per doz. n other flowers there are Antir- num, white and yellow Daisies, For- tmenots, Lilac, including th£ from the South; a little sh ;tte; Pansies galore; ph uble and single Stocks, and a very ge supply of ordinary and Spencer rieties of Sweet Peas, and still lin- ring but waning supply of double olets, all of which are meeting with very moderate demand at quoted her, and that~arriving from client condition. Smilax, . large supply, and Adian- moving moderately well. Mig- PlilladelpMa. May 4.— The any improvement over ( port. Stock is abundant, The demand last Mother's Day. The prices on the best today (Monday) is 4c.; with a probable rise on Wednesday to 6c. and 8c., a good supply is anticipated. Am. Beauty Roses are arriving in quantity. They are moving better, but prices are, of course, ruling very low. The best of them are selling at from $15 to $20 per 100. The tea Rose supply price. Many of them remained unsold last week, the general run of prices be- ing from Ic. to 6c., with a few specials ving in excellent shape. has gone, but there are still en( all requirements. Gardenias are only lightly called for. There are too many Sweet Peas; Gladioli are increasing and sell moderately well at from 4c. to 6c. Peonies from the South are in, but are meeting no special demand at 6c. to 8c. The market is well supplied with atlook for good trade until Memorial Day, is almost assured. "Wholesale houses and flower markets are all doing good business and there is little surplus to be seen now. There is no shortage of flowers. Roses are in good supply but the call for reds last week helped to create a good demand kinds. Prices for standard kinds, $1 to $10; Hadley. 'Russell price is $2 to $4 There is a fair supply of orchids, chiefly Cattleya gigas and Mossi^. Prices are much about the same as they were last week. Gardenias are fairly plentiful, but de- mand is not bt-isk. There is a heavy supply of Lilies. and the markets are much overstocked with them; they are often sold for be had for them. Sweet Peas ■ not m heavy supply, but what are Snapdragon is overabundant and hard Carnations THIS is an important month for the grower of Carnations. Outdoor stock is late — Mother's Day this week and Decora- tion Day three weeks away. Have you kept your stock up to the mark ? If so, both quantity and quahty should be yours. Of next, if not of most importance, how about your market ? Do you get the best obtainable prices in good times and bad ? Does your commission man hit the high spots for you whenever they happen along ? We are everlastingly on the job and we have prepared ourselves so well for this month that we need a great many more Carnations as well as other stock. How About Yours? Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51West28tliSt., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 325-5582-5583 Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. No disappointments. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange I ge — Mention Eiehange cleaned up daily. Spanish Irises are more abundant and sell well at 60c, to 75c. per doz. Callas are less numer- ous but the demand is limited. Yellow Primroses are in good demand and fair- ly plentiful. , ,, Pot plants such as Roses and Hy- drangeas are in good demand and there is a good supply. Asparagus is ec_ quality is fairly _ great scarcity of good ferns ual to demand and call for ' " CWoago, May 5.— The market opened this week under more ' favorable cir- The oversupply that existed during the past few weeks has, to all appearances, passed away. Up to Thursday of the past week the market was overloaded with stock. The cool weather that was prevalent about that time caused all stock to tighten up, and the shipments coming in from all the growers grew considerably less. Toward the end of the week prices on all stock began *" due of the oversupply still on the mar- ket that the dealers were glad to dis- pose of at any price. By the end , of the week there was a general cleaning up of all stock. The present week started with ex- cellent prospects. Stock is not over- plentiful and prices are considerably advanced. Mother's Day trade has stimulated the market conditions for this week, and at this writing it looks as though all stock will be extremely that Carnations florists and others nounce this in their weekly price lists, not for the purpose of discouraging orders, but to put the true conditions before their customers so that they will not afterward be disappointed. Am Beauty Roses are now only in fair supply with the exception of the short, low grade stock. One prominent wholesaler stated on Monrtav that the short stock. In all oth( supply is sr last ^„. s the general opinion will be sufficient Roses for the demand. Some of the growers that they will have a good sup- ply of White Killarney which it is hoped will take the place of Carna- tions for Mother's Day trade. Mrs. The weather conditions from now until end of the -week will have much to do with the Rose supply, and orders are now being booked subject to the sup- ply there may be on hand at the end of the week. The prices for this week ..--jg j,Q grade and variety. om $3 to ?10 per 100. Carnations are now in short supply lead of the demand for colored ones, and for this reason some of the dealers take the precaution to quote them only Ihle to all advanced on Carnations for this week; with the exception of some splits the price runs from per 100. The Sweet Pea crop that still remains good, as the Spring- bloom- ing Spencers are now the main supply, the earlier crops having: to a very great extent passed away. There have been some Violets on the market the past week, but nobody seems to want them now. Some very good doubles for this season were offered last week at ten cents per bunch, and at that met only with little demand. Callas, Easter Lilies and Valley are all in g-ood supply stock is looked for this is consequently no advE With the exception of season, and the outdoor grown stock is never in very much demand, with the exception of the Darwin and May flowering Tulips that bring good returns for Me '-■■ ^- '----■' 53 WEST 28th ST. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK WMOUBSAUB WMOI-BSALE »2Madi«>.. ,. Cattleyas : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses '"fiSlVa^'^d^^dT.'A'e^^" 1180 The Florists' Exchange i RightWay I13> • u ' 54W. 2a'^ST. NEW YORK I yon read thia adrt. Id the Excbanse Prize-WinningSpencerSWEET PEAS Killarney and Radiance ROSES LILYoftheVALLEY,FANCYCARNATIONS Snapdragon, Lupines, Bulbous Stock and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WILLIAM P. rORD Wholesale Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Madison Square 533S Reciprocltj — Saw 1 nETTER TIMES are com- mJ ing; they arrive sooner with us than anywhere else. Growers will find this a fact. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street. NEW YORK CITY Telephonea, Madison Sq. tS'SStO Will help all aronnd If yon mention the Bichaage Guttman & Raynor, inc. Alfred H. Langjalir "mZrFiSr WHOLESALE FLORIST 102 West 28th street, New York City 150 Wcst 28th St. 18 Years- E^^rience.^^ Consignments SoUcited | ^^^ York GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO Cut Flowers at Wholesale 129 West 28th Sti ^VILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street t»3^^f^Tk^, NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers^ Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Calendulas And other Plovers and Novelties not found elsewhere GlTe credit where credit la dne — Mention Exchange on the market for some weeks past, but for some reason they do not ap- peal to buyers as they ought to, and ^ in active demand, good supply of for this : There Spanish Iris on the market, the purple selling best, i supply of orchids is not over- ful, but there seems to be enough le demand. Lilac from the South- ;tates is still coming in and has selling fairly well when the quality od. Much of it is so poor that it e had for a very low price.^ nchanged; The dealers jpply of ferns on hand Give credit wberecredltiB dne— Mention Etxcbange Telephones: Madison i Albany, N. Y. Business has ibeen very quiet in cut flowers and funeral work. The publicity ■committee of the local club has done all it can in the way of writing articles and' advertising in the daily papers to im- press on the public mind the idea of Slother's Day. The Rosery, Steuben st, will reeei a new Overland delivery auto this wei This is number two and will enable to rush out orders. P. A. Danker, Maiden lane, has se out one of the finest illustrated catalo in the iState. H. G. Byres, State st., was very bni with funeral work, and quite a i of our society folks have placed' orde' for cut flowers and baskets for Mothei i Day. J The Albany Out Flower Exchange I now in its new liome, 611 and 613. Tl new place is as large again as the o i home. Mr. Tracy has gone to some vei extensive alterations, having 'taken pa of the store for aji office and recepti< room. The entire store is lined wii glass show cases, and his refrigerate which has been specially built, covers space 15ft. by 20ft. and Sft. high, givii him room for double the amount of shii ments he had before. John Haggerty, who was married o Thursday, April 30, has gone on h honeymoon trip to New York, Philade phia and Boston. L. H. S. TELEPHONES— MKdIaan Squ ESTABLISHED 1887 J. K. ALLEN, I06 -WBST a8«» ST, nn^W YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowen Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU The Florists' Exchange 1181 nnet & Blake Wholesale Florists Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main orders carefully attended to. Give us a trial. IiutFlower Exchange 1 sixth Avenue and 26th Street ItclOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK cjn every Morning at Sis o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers, i/all space for advertising purposes for Rent. j V. S. DORVAL. Jr., Secretary (oNNOT Brothers i Wholesale Florists •i 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK jIT FLOWER EXCHANGE ElOOR, COOGAN BLDG. I Open Al IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square IjV. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. Wilson. Treas. iREATER NEW YORK LORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. i Wholesale Commission Dealers In CutLFIowers and Supplies 2 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 iUNTHER BROS. Wholesale CommlBSIon Florists ,0 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square i^nstgnmenta of choice flowers solicited jITlLUAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street 1.4591 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 16 West 28tli Street, New YorltCity Telephone, 2515 Madison Square WHOLESALE TLORIST i5 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE ICntnal Reciprocity — Saw It in the Eiz^aDffe Olrecredlt where credit 1b due — UeDtloQE^cbaoice lEAOOUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THEM,GK||T^^ VAF " ^^ ALWAYS _ GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. 77i^^7o°sS 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly TRAENDLY & Charles Schenck SCHENCK 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE TLORIST 104 West 28tii St., NEW YORK Telephone. 7416 Madison Square Consignments Solicited Horace E. Froment, WHOLESALE . ^^^^^FLORIST 57 \A/est 28th Street, NEAA/ YORK Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, May 5, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Tuesday ROSE»- 6.00 to 6.00 foS i;8g iil S :foS i:Sg hSSJS i:S8 .60 to 6.00 .10 to .25 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades ail colors Standard 1 Pink Varieties.) |,YeUow and var.. . . f^di^t^°''dSr '■"""'' Lily of the Valley Cypripediums per doz AtSj;^sS;um"'p5'buTh''.""' onddium'^en.Srm.'"..' :::::::: ^'l.^^eS^rs' """="" glSS^«rp'^d;»::.v.v.;:::::::::: J^w'^" ■ ••.25S-.6-0 .10 to .20 ■■25S-i.60 Stocks, single, per bunch Sweet Peas, ordinary, per do., bunch ^fe.?i;utfe.:::;:::::::::::::: :: isifea,'v":=ffe^Lr,!'-;:; Wallflowers, per bunch to .05 .06 to .35 ".iot^ ■■.20 All the new and standard KwOtiO Fine grade CAR N AT I O NS andallse^onableCUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 West 28th St^ New York f TelwfaoneB, Madbon SQUarej^ Beelproclty — Saw It In the Exchange P.J.SMITH : THE HOME OF THE LILY Selling Mgent for Largest Growers ■*- A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 .«8.mY;i?d?s?rs,uare 49 Wcst 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Write them yon read this advt. In the Bichange Wholesale Florist EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tdephone.{l^^^}Madiscn square Cut FlOWCrS Ht WholCSale George CSiebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28.th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnations Personal Attention — Consignments Solicited — Satisfaction Guaranteed Give credit where credit Is doe — Meatloa Bxchanf Walter R.SiebrechtCo.inc. WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 114 West 28th Street, New York 'PHONE 1245 MADISON SQUARE FaciUties for the Handling of your Stock . UNSURPASSED Write them yog read thlB advt. In the Eichange B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York VI r» f IT T « CARNATIONS I \J 1j K^ 1 O AND ROSES Shipping orders receive pro 3860 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 2Btli St., NEW YORK OlTe credit where credit to dne— Mentloi Bxeham. Louis M.Noe LouisA.Noe Wholesale Commission Florists MATHEW SAMPSON, Jr., Manager Telephone, 756 Madison Square American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W.26tli St., NEW YORK Write them yon read tfala advt. In the Bichapge Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY Shipping orders given personal atten- tion and satisfaction guaranteed. CLARENCE SLINN, Wholesale Florist 103 W. 28th St., N. Y. City, Phone 6973 Mad. Sq. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange New York City Sunday, May 10, will be Mother's Day. It was erroneously stated in some of the New York daily papers last Saturday that Mother's Day would be on Sunday, May 3. It is hoped that tomorrow will be largely observed in this city, and to that end it would certainly be well it the daily press in New York City would give out accurate and full information as to the origin, purpose and usages of this day, the same as the newspapers of Philadel- phia, the city in which Mother's Day originated, have been doing for several years. At the meeting of the joint committee of the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club, held in the Grand Central Palace on Friday, May 1, organization was completed as follows ; 1915 Flower Show Committee, chairman, Frank R. Pierson ; vice- chairman, T. A. Havemeyer ; secretary and business manager, John Young ; treasurer, Fred R. Newbold ; Wm. H. Siebrecht, Geo. V. Nash, Prof. N. L. 1182 The Florists' Exchange h WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLIORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ROSES=:CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WflLSH pinsBuecH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Give credit wberecreditlft doe — UeDdoaElxcbfmge Britton, James X. Stuart, Jos. A. Manda, M. C. Ebel, Frank H. Traendly, Chas H. Totty, Wallace R. Fierson, F. L. Atkins, Julius Roehrs, Wm. Duckham. It was decided to hold the next flower showat th« Grand Central Palace, opening on Wednesday, March 17, at 2 p.m., and closing on the following Tuesday at 11 p.m. The committee will hold as fre- quent meetings as is possible and neces- sary, and issue the schedule as soon as possible. Past experience has proven th^t this schedule should be issued at an earlier date than has be«n done in the past. The May meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held in the Grand Opera House Bldg., Eighth ave. and ' Twenty-third St., on Monday, the 11th, i at 7.30 p.m. As this is the last meeting but one before the Summer recess, it is hoped that there will be a large attend- auec. An illustrated lecture on "Gerani- ums" will be delivered Vincent of White Marsh, The annual stockholders' meeting of The Gut Flower Exchange was held on Saturday, May 2, in the forenoon at its quarters at .55 W. 26th st. Three of the retiring directors, namely Wm. H. Sie- brecht, Chas. Beckman and John A. Leach were re-elected. In place of John Donaldson, who declined re-election as a director and as president, Alex. Burns was elected director, and John Schneider elected president. The present quarters of The Cut Flower Exchange have been re-leased for a term of five years. John R. Weir has severed his connec- tion with James Wier, Inc., corner Pier- pont and Fulton sts., Brooklyn. Mr. Wier is now, and has long been, one of the most striking figures among the buy- ers in the wholesale flower district of New York City, and not only that, but it may be said without the fear of any dissenting voice, that he is one of the most popular and most favorably known of that large group of buyers who are seen daily in the New York wholesale market. Mr. Wier is known as a keen buyer and a dependable man, whose word is as good as his bond, and it is hoped by his many friends that his absence from the wholesale flower district will be only temporary. John Miesem of Elmhurst, L. I., cele- brated his birthday on May 1, by enter- taining at his house a party of about 30 of his lady and gentlemen friends. Mr. Miesem will sail for Europe about the middle of May. John Donaldson of Elmhurst, L. I., the retiring president and director of The Cut Flower Exchange, has purchased an estate at Patchogue, to which he will re- move about July 1. His son, Alex. Don- aldson will continue to run the green- houses at Elmhurst for the next year and, perhaps, until the land on which they stand is needed for building pur- poses by the real estate company to which the land has been sold. Wm. Plumb, chief of horticulture of the Panama-American Exposition, as- sumed the duties of his position on May 1. He is visiting the large private es- tates now in the interest of the exposi- tion, and IS much encouraged by the promises of support which he is receiv- ing. Secretary John Young of the S. A. F., who is also superintendent of the trade exhibit to be made at the coming con- vention at Boston this year, reports many inquiries for space in the indoor trade exhibition, and announces that the floor plans are being mailed to members of the S. A. F. this week. Some of the finest Gladiolus America noted in the wholesale flower district this Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted May 4, 1914 May 5. 1914 to 15.00 to 20.00 1.00 to lO.OC 2.00 to lOM to, l.OC 1.00 to 2.00 3.00 to 4.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Rosea^A. Beauty, fancy — spl. Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Bride and Bridesmaid Killarney White Killarney Killamey Queen Lady Hulingdon Mra. George Shawycr My Maryland .Drince de Bulgarit (Mrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Kaiamey Brilliant Adlantum, ordinary *• Farleyense. Andrrhlnums.per bunch... . Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches Spreilgeri, bunches Callas (per do..). . Carnations. Int. grades, all col. {White Pink Red Yellow and var.. ♦Fancy fWhite (•The high- J Pink e8tjrade8 0f"^Red Bta'd rars.) L Yellow and var . . DaffodUs Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-me-nots Galas Leaves (Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths Lilac (per bunch) LUlum LonSlflorum Lily of the Vallev . Mignonette, per doz., ordinary **- per doz.. fancy. . Narcissi— Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleya,s. per doz. . Cvr>ripediums Pansles (per bunch) Smilax (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas Tulips, single. Violets, single. 4.00 to S.OO 5.00 to 10.00 2.6610 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to S.OO 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 12.50 .50 t BOSTON MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange Beauties, Hadley Mrs. Russell, KUlarney Queen, Sunbursts, Tafts, Cardinals, Wards. Choice Carnations, Valley, Oattleyas, Vio- S end Jot f TVctm.lictoorfl New England Florist Supply Co. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 276 Devonshire Street, Write them 1 12 bbl. bale $3.50 - BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. dyt. In the Exchange JUST RECEIVED— NEW IMPORTATION OF Cattleyas and Dendrobiums PRICES ON APPLICATION Few more GARDENIA PLANTS from 2i^-in. pots at $8.00 & $10.00per 100 F. J. DOLANSKY, LYNN, MASS Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort Hill 1083-25017-25552 Write them you n^d thla advt. In th^ ExcbaDge H01T0N&HUNKEIC( Wholssale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPUI Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS THE McCALLUffl CO MANUFACTURERS and IMPORTERS c FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Pittsburgh, Pa. -:- Cleveland, Ohi wm help all around If roo mention the Rxcbaai season is seen at E. C. Horan" 2i;th St., this weelc. Besides the Gladioli there are noted American Beauty, Don ble White Killamey, and Radiano Eoses of excellent quality, and a ful supply of fine Lily of the Valley. At Henshaw & Fenrich, 51 W. 28tl St., there is noted this week one of thi largest supplies of the newer and stand ard varieties of Roses seen in the whole> sale market; this includes quality blooms of such Roses as Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Sun- burst, Killarney Queen, Mrs. Aaroi Ward, Richmond, and Maryland. Th< iSouthem Asparagus which is being ceived by this firm is also unusuallj good, and in addition to these, there arc now arriving some of 'the finest Spe Sweet Peas in the market, and Spanish. Iris in several colors. Robt. Pressfreund, retail florist of 3493 Broadway, has dosed his store. Among the plants Which are reported to be scarce at this time are American field grown dormant Roses, both the hy- brid perpetual and hybrid teas, and that favorable old variety of Geran' Beaut§ Poitevine, also good Nephrolepis ferns. Woodrow & Marketos, 37-39 St.. are very busy executing several large landscape order's ; bedding stock is also beginning to move well. At Wm. Kessler's, 113 W. 2Sth St., the bedding plant business is beginaing to be exceedingly active, as is evidenced by the fact that all day long, and every day in the week, there are constantly arriv- ing loads of these plants in fiats, which are as constantly going out asain for delivery. The cut flower department of this store is showing some of the finest Lilies, Sweet Peas, Daisies and other seasonable flowers in the wbolesaJe cut flower district. The fact that the cut flower business in the retail florists' stores of this city has been sluggish since Easter Sunday- is in a large measure compensated for by -the active business in bedding plant work, and in the fllling of window and porch boxes and vases, in which line there' is a very brisk demand. A. T. Bunvard, the well known retail florist of Madison ave. and 48th St., New York City, and 14.5 Bellevue ave., New- port, R. I., will .sail on the S. S. Lusi- tania on May 19 for England, where he will attend the golden wedding of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bunyard, at Brighton on June 1. Lawrence S. Payn of Simon Louis Fr&res & Co. of Bruyeres-le-Chatel, France, reached here last Friday by the S. S. France, on an extended trip throughout the country. I Moninger Co. Opens N. Y. Office The New York office of the John Moninger Co. was opened on May 1 the eighth floor of the Marbridge Bldg., Northeast corner of Broadway and 34th St., New York City, with A. Hamma Strom as manager. The latter was f about twelve years with the Lord & Burnham Co., connected with the New York and Chicago offices. He is widely acquainted throughout the Eastern terri- tory and well known in the greenhouse The John C. Moningef Co. for some years had contemplated establishing an office in the East. The new sales office is close to the Pennsylvania Terminal, and the subway is just in front of the door. It is an ideal location. This of- fice will have all of the Eastern States for territory, and will start out with con- The Florists' Exchange 1183 y^mmmmmmm^^^^^m^mmmmmmi ForWeddings and Commencements RECOMMEND TO YOUR CUSTOMERS Beauties and Roses THE quality of our Beauties is aJl that can be expected at this season of the year. The flowers are of a good size and color. When it comes to Beauties, we can surely please you, as we are the largest dealers in Beauties in this market In pink, white and yeUow Roses, we offer you splendid values in all grades. We have a good supply of the better flowers, suitable for Commencement exercises, which we offer you at very attractive prices. The supply of KILLARNEY BRILLIANT is quite ample ; plenty to fill all orders. DAISIES 10"' $1-00~$1.50. Can supply you with white and yellow Daisies in any quantity. SNAPDRAGON If'O- SS.OO— $8.00. Several good shades of pmk, long stems and good flowers. SWEET PEAS. "^^"^ quality of our Peas is excellent, and we are offering them at very attractive prices in quantity. Good stock as low as .S5.00 per 1000. GREEN LEUCOTHOES, looo, $3.00 and se.so. oThe Leo Niessen Co. 1 N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. ifholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted : ly 5, 1914 May 5, 19U i.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES 1.00 to 2 00 Beauty, fancy — spl. Extra No. 1 No.2 No.3 Bride and Bridesmaid Killarney White Killarney Killarney Queen Lady Hillingdon Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de BulgarieCMrs.Taft) Richmond Killarney' Briiliant.' .'.'.'.'. '.'.!! Adiantum, ordinary Farleyense Antirrhinums, per bunch Asparagus. Plumosus, bunches " Sprengeri, bunches Callas (per doz.) Garnatjons, Inf. grades, all col. fWhite Standard 1 Pink Varieties ^ Red L Yellow and var.. » Fancy fWhite (*The hlgli- J Pink est grades oSS Red stan'd vars.) L Yellow and var . . Daffodils Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Galas Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths Lilac (per bunch) Lillum Longiflonim Lily of theVaUey Mignonette, per dor.,ordinary " per doz., fancy. . . Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas, per doz . . Cypripediums Pansies (per bunch) Snillaz (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double 2.00 to 8.00 35.00 to 60.00 2.00 to 2.50 iderable business to take care of. Since pening, the office has booked an order ir a large iron frame house 60ft. x 300ft. All correspondence for the Eastern tates and the contents of the files have leen moved from Chicago to New York. so that customers located in the East should write direct to New York regard- ing purchases, estimates or catalogs. For the present, all orders will be handled through the general office in Chicago, where the factor.v is located. FOR THE MAY PROCESSION All through May we will have a large supply of all kinds of flowers, particularly Roses and Carnations which can be bought at very reason- able figures. Write us for special dera?. Splendid aualitv, the Mossiffi particularly (inc. Per doz.. Special, S6.00; Medium. S4.00. GARDENIAS. i^fs'20.^§perlK Fancy.S2.00perdoz.; S12.50per 100. «*llFV Special, S4.00 per ICO. VI\UlI. ESra, 83.00 per 100. Headquarters for Greens Asparagus Plumosus, bunches Wild Nutmeg, per 100 sprays, Chestnut Oak F per 1000, $15.00, Mexican Ivy, per 1000. S7.50. jze and preen.Sl.au ptr 100; S12.50 per 1000. Boxwood Sprays, per 50 lb. case, 58.00. 3 case lots per case, S7.50. Laurel Branches, per 100 lbs., 86.00. ,. , ) yards. S6.00. 1 Dagger Ferns, best quality; long, perfect e, per 100. S2.00; \ fronds; per 1000 $3.00. ,„„,,,„. I Galax, green and bronze, per 1000. S1.50; per 10.000. $7.60. Green Sheet Moss, per bag. S3.50. Green Lump Moss, per bag. £1.60. Fadeless Green Sheet Moss, per bag, Splia'gnum Moss, (burlapped). lo'-bbl. bale, $4.00; 5 bale lots, per bale, $3.75; 10 bale lota, per bale. $3.50. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA 'HILADELPHIA. 160S-1620 LudloW St. lEW York. 117 West 2Sth St. Bai Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers q^jj^t, 1225 Race St.. PIIILADELPHIA, PA. The company hopes that the new office will enable it to given even better service to its Eastern customers and friends and will be glad to hear from them. I Boston ( I Wholesale and Retail Florists J Unforeseen relief came last week .to de unprecedented depression in the flower business. Trade has 'been excellent and enormous quantities of flowers have been sold. There are several reasons for this quick change. First of all the miserable, disagreeable weather we have had throughout the Spring has changed for the better and we have bad at last a few balmy days, and this has given a chance to the street peddlers. In some of the nearby cities they have had flower days which cleaned up . lots of accumulated stock. The old Scotch saying has it that "It's an ill wind that blaws naebody guid." On Friday and Saturday t'he Suffragists had a parade in this city which helped the flower business throughout the city immensely. Fortunately the Sufi:ragists and the Anti-Suffragists adapted flowers for their emblems. The Suffragists wore yellow flowers. The Anti's wore red Roses and made adequate preparations for the distribution of their emblems. The wealthy ladies of Back Bay were behind the movement and had boys and young ladies distributing red Roses throughout the district, and they claim that iOO.OOO were given away. Convention Committee The local executive committee \\'ho are in diarge of the arrangements for the couvention of the S. A. F. in this citv has secured permanent quarters at 120 Boylston St.. Room 702, and will meet each week on Tuesday and Satur- day at a p.m. until the convention in August. The members of the local, executive committee are P. Welch, Chair- man ; John K. M. L. Farquhar, secre- tary ; Thos. Roland, treasurer ; James B. Shea, Allan Peirce, Wm. J. Kennedy and Wm. J. Stewart. With the improvement of the weather, the work on the Convention Garden is progressing very favorably and almost incredible progress has been made during the past week. We wish to call atten- tion again to the importance of those who intend to make a display that hardy material of all kinds should he planted as soon as possible, therefore space should be procured' at once. James Shea reports that numerous applications are being received daily, and that a good ex- hibition is assured. Henjy M. Robinson & Co. say that the month of April was an exceptionally good .business month with them, and. shipping- orders for Memorial Day are heavy now. Probably at no time of the year is their place as attractiye as it is now. M. B. Dalachie, Newton Center, made a specialty this Winter of growing Eng- lish Primroses and has been very success- ful with them. These modest little flow- ers are very popular and hold a tender spot in the hearts of those from Great Britain. Wm. Carr is receiving nicely grown Nigella of the variety Jliss Jekyll. The pleasing blue flowers makes an attractive novelty. It is sent to him from the Fruit Hill (jreeuhouses. Mann Bros., of Randolph, who are large growers of bulbous stock, have a heavy cut of Narcissus poeticus, also Leedsii, Mrs. Langtry and amabile, which are good sellers. The Tulip Queen Wil- helmina sells better in this market, Mr. Mann says, than Pink Beauty. We are sorry to report that Wm. Penn has been on the sick list for the past week with tonsilitis, but is reported bet- ter now. A. M. Devonport of Watertown has a heavy stock of hedding plants for Me- morial Day. He has about 60,000 Ge- raniums and a quantity of nice rambler Roses and all other kinds of popular plants for thait day. Penn the Florist is certainly sparm? no expense in trying to popularize flow- 1184 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, JVIINN. Send us Voiir Orders for Defreeiy in the North- 1. 1. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FI.ORISTS I Escbange when ^ E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. Will help all aroTind If 70a mentloD the Bxdiange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention Z2>74 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO [Greenhouses: MORTON GROVE, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bichange "The Busiest House in Cliicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Ple.Bft mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO.BAK-IlfE ao Bast Randolph Street CI-IICA.aO ers. On April 29 and 30 he bad a large advertisement in the Boston Post about Penn's special May baskets filled with Roses, for one dollar. The writer examined this neat basket andi its con- tents and was amazed at the excellent dozen and' a half of good Roses in eadh basket, and the stems were put into a glass receptacle hidden within the basket, thus preserving their beauty and fresh- ness when bought by the customer. The whole thirag was put into a neat blue box which was made purposely to fit the basket and its contents. The demand for these baskets was certainly gratifying. A. Daniels, one of the salesmen at Penn's, has been at the City Hospital for the past three weeks with diphtheria. We are pleased to say that be is im- proving and out of danger. The donble Persian Ranunculi from Estey Bros, of Newton Center are espe- cially well grown and pleasing. The most popular are the pinks and reds, and are handled by the best stores. John McKenzie's greenhouses in North Cambridge are for sale. As they are conyeniently located to ■ the city markets they should very soon find a purchaser. Mr. McKenzie bas large interests in real estate and is president of a bank in North Cambridge, consequently these things take much of his time and no doubt furnish the principal reason for giving up the growing of plants and flowers. A visit to the seed stores on Monday, May 4, revealed the fact that the people at last believe the weather is settled, and that it is time to sow seeds. Every store in the city bas more business than it can attend to. The counter trade is especially heavy. Welch Bros, report business as good. They have just received' from Europe a very large ^ipment of huge Bay trees. They have an excellent display of Me- morial Day supplies. E. J. Travers, who was in the employ of Thos. P. Galvin for fourteen years, is now with Penn on Bromfield St. Hugh L. Cameron of North Cambridge, has the finest lot of bedding stock in this Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager— 30 East Randolph Street « CHICAGO. ILL Give credit where credit la due — Mention Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, May 5, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. itiS^tSSI::;:::::::::: - ....to 4.00 ....to 3.00 :::: S !| ■4.00 S 8.00 CARNATIONS— Stiind.rrf fwhite V^ctfe,' jP^t. .... to 4.00 •S t:S8 sMB^i |K=. 5.00 to 6.00 witl°?„rp'?Si;Vrn.--i- " y^niu^T iRed....::;:....: 5:00 to eioo fP^cy'' ■ Adlannim '■"."Si?:?? KlUaraey Oueen gssr •--•••• 15c. per lb. •e.ooS'ilM 8.00 to 10.00 ^iTxi^vt- ::^"wS6 4.00 to 5.00 "^^^^^T^:^}-:. i:Sgsro8 5.00 to 6.00 .per bunch •■■■ VIZ Mrs. Taft, special.. Sr^"'-"--v ....perdoi. 7:50 to 9:00 Sweet Peas; Bun^^y:: 1 00 to 1.60 AU the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. ILL. , Reciprocity — Saw It In the Biehange LILIES OF THE VALLEY FOR JUNE WEDDINGS BRUNS* CELEBRATED CHICAGO MARKET THE BEST LIKED VALLEY IN AMERICA (COLD STORAGE) $18.00 per 1000 $9.50 per 500 $5.00 per 250 FLORISTS' MONEY-MAKER $16.00 per 1000 $9.00 per 500 $2.00 per 100 H. N. BRUNS. 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago ue — Mention E.-tcba vicinity and by the look of tbings they will be all gone before May 30. The May exhibition of the Massachu- setts Horticultural 'Society will be held at the Horticultural Hall on the after- noons of Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17. Tbere is a liberal schedule and good prizes. The N. F. McCarthy & Co.'s auction sales of plants this year are well patron^ ized. They are held on Tuesdays and Fridays of each week. Salem and Lynn 'had Sower days last week. The proceeds of the sales went to the 'Consumptives' Home. The flowers were bought at the wholesale houses and markets of this city, and the quantity of flowers sold for this ©"bject was quite large and helped very much to decrease the 'large supply. The Thomas F. Galvin's Tremont st. store reports good business during tbe past week. Funeral work was heavy and several large decorations were taken care PoNTiAO, III. — A heavy hailstorm on April 24 did considerable damage to the greenhouses of W. J. Miller & Son on the east side. George Bidden will erect two houses 150ft. by 35ft. at Orvilla, Pa., which will be planted with Carnations. Hardy rtoses will also be grown extensively, be- .sides a general line of otber stock. William Bidden at Yeadon is also erecting a 175ft. house intended for Car- nations. A big block of Geraniums is the feature at this place at present. William Beonard, of Lansdowne, bas his new 300-d;ooter almost completed ; it will be planted with Killarney Brilliant Roses and itbe Leonard strain of Double Pink Killarney. The McCaw Bros, have the first of their new houses completed, and it will be filled with Scottii ferns. The J; J. Habermebl Sons had some magnificent designs for the funeral of the Jate George F. Baer, president of the Reailing R. R. One wreatb was com- posed of blue Pansies and Valley — over 4000 Pansies were used in its make up. A. solid wreath of Cattleya Mossise and Valley was another handsome piece. A. L RANDALL CC Wholesale Cut Flower: Florists* Supplies Reciprocity— Saw It In tbe ij:ichange H. G. B[RNINf Wholesale Flori! 1^ 1402 Pine Strei t ST. LOUIS, MO Magnolia leaves $1.35 perb v WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS! All Telegraph and Telephone Orderc 1 Given Prompt Attention ] ; 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL j Fleaae mention the Exchange when writing. Ii;. Ferns for Dishes $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per 1000, each. BOSTON. Extra strong, 6-in., each WHITMANI. Eitra .trong, 6-in.,leach . . . Ernest Oechslin/mvrRF^RTriLi Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange One of Pennock Bros.' beautiful dow displays this week was given over t< "Bon Voyage" hampers that were fillec in tasteful style. Numerous steamei posters added to the suggestion. Mr. Baldwin of Scranton was recentlj in town. Alfred M. Campbell, of CoUingdale ana Philadelphia, is fast becoming one of oui leading bulb growers. For next seasor he wUl force a quarter of a million Paper- white Narcissi, besides a large quantity of Lilies and Baffs. The first Peonies of the season were noted at the P. M. Co.'s ; they arrived from the Soutb. Ali^onse Perioat and Alfred Burton are also sending in very fine Cattleya Mossiae to this bouse. American Beauty Roses are a feature at the Leo Niessen Co.'s, whose growers have been having a steady cut in all the grades ; sbipping orders call for them quantity. Some very fine long Maryland Roses were noted at Berger Bros. John Berger thought them hard to beat. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., report a heavy demand for Memorial Day supplies, Their near to nature crepe flowers, to- gether with Magnolia leaves are to be found in almost every order they are shipping out. Tbe Aschmann Bros, have their place filled to the limit with a splendid collec- tion of Spring plants ; 25,000 Geraniums in 4in. pots stand out prominently. Begonia Lummosa is another specialty grown here to perfection. Moon Vines are in quantity, also Ageratum, 'Salvias, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, and tbe numerous other soft wooded plants all ready for distribution. This firm enjoys a large shipping trade and numerous out of town shipments are now daily keeping them very busy. The May meeting of the Philadel- phia Florists' Club proved a very inter- esting one. Mr. Tuthill, of the Lord & Burnham Co., was tbe essayist of the evening and his paper on "Advertising as the Spark Plug of Business," was full of valuable suggestions that brought forth the value of advertising in all its phases, both directly and indirectly, as applied to our business. A discussion followed in which Mr. Pyle of the Conard & Jones Co., in a well pointed way, advanced the idea of more outdoor displays, such as the Rose garden at Hartford, and the Convention Garden at Minneapolis, to which President Thilow responded. He stated that a Rose garden in Fairmount Park was now assured. Mr. Tuthill was given a hearty vote of thanks. A committee will arrange for the an- nual outing in June. Interesting June and July meetings are also promised. John Clark and Thomas Brown were pro- posed for membership. The Florists' Exchange 1183 FOR "POT LUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Write for Catalogue and Discounts A. H. HEWS &, CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y., Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Established 1765 «Bir». RED POTS "" That you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind ; have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. AU goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates — isn t that worth considering ? We also have a full line of Azalea pots. Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — -Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous " MOSS AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO, Qen'l Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room I SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. i New York Office and Sample Room— 23 WEST 23rd STREET DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tub 111 ,. $1.45 tie.OO J130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 3016 m 1.00 11.26 92.00 4014 m. .65 7.00 66.00 6012 m. .46 6.00 40.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 9 in. .30 3.60 28.00 Manufactured for i The best tub ever introducecl. The lightest end Philadelphia, Pa. _Beclproelt7 — Saw it In the Erchange_ CHICAGO and the WEST Wholesale and Retail Florists H. N Bruns, so well known as a epe- Jist in Lily of the Valley, is now of- cing his two celebrated brands to the ide. These will come in right for ne weddings. "Brans' Celebrated Chi- 50 Market Brand," and his "Florists' )ney Maker" have become standards th the trade. Mr. Bruns can supply illey pips for forcing or cut Valley on y of the 365 days in the year. Ernie & Klingel report a good week's ade, notwithstanding the large amount stock there has been on the market. e warm weather that has brought so ny Sweet Peas into the market will be jurious to the crops, as they will not lep on blooming very long under such nditions. Mr. Ernie looks for a scarcity the end of the week if the warm — ther continues. Felix Eeichberg, at Peter Reinberg's, ates that trade continues good and anages to clean up a large lot of stock lily. Carnations are now scarce, and n information from the greenhouses ; be in short supply for Mother's Day. will be about Memorial Day before ey will be in good supply again. The anting of Carnations in the field has ready begun. William Metzger of the Wenona reenhouses, Wenona, 111., states that s section was visited by a severe hail- orm on March 26, which destroyed )Out 2000 sq. ft. of glass ; no insurance, [e states that business has been good ith him all the Spring, and hopes to se- ire some hail insurance before the next orm comes along. Arnold Ringier. secretary of The '. W. Barnard Co., has changed his ome address from 6508 Ellis ave. to '66 Dante ave. John F. Kidwell has purchased the 'eed greenhouses at Downers Grove iat were in the hands of C. F. Trout ome time past, for final disposition, range consists of about 50,000 sq. ft. f glass. ■ C. Rott of .Toliet states that the laster trade in his city was the best he ver had, and business is still good. He L is now making arrangements for stock for Mother's Day and Memorial Day. T. E. Waters of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., is in receipt of a letter from his friend Chas. Siebrecht, Winona, Minn., who spent a few days in this city last week, stating that as soon as he reached home he began to feel badly, and in two days afterward he had to go to the hos- pital to undergo an operation for appen- dicitis. The latest report from him is to the effect that he is doing nicely. A. F. Longren came in from his trip to spend April 30 with his family, it be- ing the occasion of their fourth wedding anniversary. Several of his friends in the trade joined with the family in mak- ing it an enjoyable celebration. Anton Then is supplying the retail stores with a fine lot of Pelargoniums from his greenhouses on Winnemac ave. The stock is well grown. Flowering pot plants being scarce in this market, causes them to be in good demand. Ed. Boulter, of Winnetka, was in the city on Friday and stated that the Lake Shore Horticultural Society is getting stronger all the time, and is planning for several interesting occasions during the coming Summer, one of which will be an exhibition at Winnetka of all horticul- tural products on a more extensive scale than ever before attempted outside of this Clifford Pruner, who spent the past few weeks in the city, will start again on the road the coming week. He is no longer connected with any of the jobbing houses of the city, and will act as manu- facturers' agent for all goods used by the florists' trade, selling direct from the manufacturer. He has several important lines that are in daily use by the trade. He will also be the special representative of the Skinner Irrigation Co., of Troy, Ohio, in the territory that he expects to cover. The planting of Carnations in the field has begun the past week in nearly all sections around the city. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. started planting on May 1. While plants have not been as plentiful PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT MADE IN STANDARD SIZES OF 3-INCH TO 6-INCH A Waterproof Paper Pot The only paper pot to receivea Certificate of Merit from the Society of Ameri- can Florists and Ornamen- tal Horticulturists. ASK your seeasman o supply house. If they d« not keep them, send you: Samples furnished free. ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM ALLAN PEIRCE, ^^IT ■gi7?T CDCr'lAi Mmrim whilldin standard pots are porous. OPCCIAL rNUlICti POROUS POTS PROMOTB HEALTHY QROWTH WB PROMISE TO, ANDDO. SHIP ALL ORDERS TMB^SAMB ORDER POTS DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED, UNLESS OTHERWISE REOUBSTBD. WHILLDIN STANDARD THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, Our Catalogue U an Order maker— send tor It. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch: lone Island Clt». H. Y STANDARD FLOWER POTS EB 1000 ready packed crates of Standard Flower 2000 15i-inch $6.00 1600 2-mch. . . . .' 4.88 160O 2Ji-inch 6.25 16002K-inch 6.00 hour's notice. 1000 3-mch »5.00 800 3H-inch S.80 .$3.78 4.60 210 5H-inch.. 144 6-iiich. 3.16 1207-iiich 4.20 60 8-inch 3.00 Our Specialty, Long Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS, - - - - Pottery. FORT EDWARD, N. Y. AUGUSTROLKER <& SONS, 51 Barclay Street. New York City. Agents Syracuse Red Pots Prompt Service Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POnERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Ffl Crosby Paper Pots Big money saver and ijetter In every way tiian clay pots PRICES: F. O. B. Baltimore, Md., in lots of 5000 and up : 3-in. S1.65 per 1000; 2H-in. S1.50 per 1000; 2-in. $1.36 per lOOO. Prepaid by Parcel Post East of Mississippi River: 3-in. 82.30 per 1000; 2H-in. $2.00 per 1000; 2-m. S1.70 per 1000. Pacific Coast and Canada: 3-in. S!2 60 per 1000; 2i^-in. $2.20 per 1000; 2-in. $1.85 per 1000. I BALTIMORE, MD. I PAPER J POTS ror Growing For Shipping Sample, 1000, $1 50 FLETCHER & CO Aaburndale, Boston, Mass. Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. Tbink of us. Write us. Tiy us. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 213-223 PearlSt.,NORRISTOWN, PA. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange Readers will confer a favor upon The Exchanae. 186 The Florists' Exchange NIKOTEEN Ld ao% Stransrth >* APHrS PUNK effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants us. Skillfiilly extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined, is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporiles the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S, No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFC. CO., Sf. Louis, Mo. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULHCING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles— always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. D,.cr,Miv> Promotes rapid, steady growth. FoUirani Put Up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Pric^uton Sold by A,,u...ian. NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO- 275 Washington St.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS J3.00 Per 100 'b-BagjOg^ Cars Mount Vernon, N. Y. SELL ItVo ■ YOtuI •II D J ^. .^ -HSrTs^uaranteSaToBurn, and will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back. Mail Qcds'' Qittsi' m Hi- THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUNtTbRNON, N Y Scotch Soot Where there is a honw that is just full of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color into the Bowers than a httle soot, that can be scattered < benches before applied should r ■oot is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let it go at that. Better little oftener than too much all at once. We ofler the fienulne In original cwt. Sacks, at. ».75 per 112 lbs.! J12.50 per 560 lbs. Stumpp © Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St.. NEW YORK t where credit la due — Mention Exchange PLANTLIFE refined tobacco »iwuc once A week. Put up in bulk for greenhouse men; m packages for retail trade. Baft of 100 lbs., $3.50 Let us quote you prices in quantil MPlAN[lir[COHPANY,??i>?='t«oTK^' spok P. 1 FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, Sc.lb.i"^^, TOBACCO DUST, 2c. Ib.i%i2s TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,f i~ TOBACCO STEMS, 50g. ^^ti!^ Special Prices in Tons and Carloads Lot. J.J. this season as on former occasions, all the growers have abundance for their own planting. It is the general opinion that field grown plants will be in strong demand this Fall. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. has recently shipped two iron frame green- houses to St. Mary's Academy at South Bend, Ind. Material for other houses has also been shipped to J. E. Mathew- son of Sheboygan, Wis. This company is now receiving a good share of business, and is in a position to give all its custo- mers prompt service. The J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. at Joliet has one house of Dorner's new Carnation Champion. This is highly ken of by recent visitors to that place. W. Peterson, Supt, states that this new variety will be distributed next sea- son. Frank Felke, of Wilmette, states that he is now throwing out his Sweet Peas and preparing to, plant the space in early Chrysanthemums. Smith's Advance and Golden Glow are the varieties that will be used. John A. Evans of Richmond, Ind., has been in the city during the past week and has been receiving the congratula- tions of his friends on winning his suit against .Tames E. Jones in the United States Court of Appeals. The court handed down a decision on April 14, affirming the decision of the District Court of Indiana, that was rendered in favor of Mr. Evans at Minneapolis by Judge Anderson, on October 10 last, and was appealed to a higher court. The case is relative of the right to manufacture and sell a device for ventilating that had been patented and placed on the market by a competitor. The court decides that the patent is valid and cannot be used by another, even under a different name, without an infringement of the rights secured bv its owner in the patent. Fisher Bros., on Dempster St.. Evans- ton, had a worthless check passed on them last week. A man about 32 years of age. weis-hing about 180 lbs., 5ft. Sin. tall, dressed in a blue gray suit, and weariuff tan shoes, entered their store and bousrht %2 forth of Roses for which he pave a check for %5 on the City Na- tional Bank that afterward proved to be the ' thera you read t fldvt. Id the Exebanse nsidered to be the most conservatory : now in the course, of . . _ Orange, Texas, for Mrs. H. J. Lutcher. at her home on the river front. Mrs. Lutcher is reputed to have the finest private collection of plants in the State. The conservatory is being erected by the John C. Moninger Co. of this city. Walter Mott, who is well known to the trade, has been in this city for the past week. He reports business good ; the large amount of greenhouse construction now in contemplation in this section of the country will require much of the material he has to offer. •'Bring Nature into the Loop" is the slogan of the business leaders who have interested professional men and mer- chants in the plan of beautifying the business district by means of flowers, vines, or shrubbery grown in boxes. Chi- cago has the opportunity to improve greatly the appearance of its business district during the Summer and dispel from the minds of people the idea that downtown Chicago is ugly. The. Chi- cago Association of Commerce sent out on April 21 several thousand letters to landlords and tenants in the loop dis- trict, asking them to co-operate in the work and offered aid. The association's literature on the subject states : "The use of flower boxes has a favorable effect upon one's ti'ade and one's employees. In a mechanical age, when surrounded on every side by things artificial, the use of growing plants is the one touch of Na- ture that brings us back to real things." That portion of the trade that under- takes the work of filling window boxes states that the enquiries for plants and boxes is unusually brisk this season. T. E. Waters of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., on May 1 moved to his new flat on Barry ave. Mrs. T. E. Waters, who was taken ill on the street last week, had to go to St. Joseph's hospital for a few days but was suflSciently recovered to he able to return home on Sunday, and is now progressing nicely. Felix Reichling, of Peter Reinberg's wholesale cut flower department, states that he will have an excellent crop of White Killarney Roses for Mother's Day, and the florists all over the country should advertise and push the sale of all other flowers for the trade of that day, especially so when Carnations will be so scarce. Fred Erne of Erne & Klingel states that when Carnations sell as high as Roses he would recommend to customers that Roses be sold instead of Carnations on "Mother's Day. There is more profit in selling Roses, and the public would prefer to have them anyway, especially when they find there is no great difl:er- ence in price. It is up to the retailers to push the sale of other stock when the price of Carnations is forced unduly high. The greenhouses of Vaughan's Seed Store at Western Springs is now supply- ing the principal retail stores with some nice stock in the way of the new French Hydrangeas. There are meeting with a ready sale wherever shown. The J. B. Deamud Co. on Tuesday re- ceived several large consignments of Lilac from various parts of southern Illinois. It looked for a while as though it might be overstocked, but as soon as the large city buyers were notified it did not take long to dean it all up. This house has now made preparations for large daily consignments as long as the season will last. E. E. Pieser of the Kennicott Bros. Co., states that the Peony crop is very much later this year than it was last. On May 10 last year the pink varieties in the market and this year it will The crop will be of the finest quality but proportionately lighter ; the plants do not seem to be throwing as long flower stalks as on former occasions. One of the large growers states that he will be able to cut only about 65,000 doz. against 68.000 last year with an increased grow- in" capacity of about two acres The Retail Florists' Association held its regular monthly meeting at Raske's store on W. Jackson blvd., on J evening, May 1 ; there was an ance of about .50 members. Four prizes were donated to th elation and drawn for by the m( A basket donated by the A. L. Raridi Co. was won by Geo. Walther. of candy donated by J. H. McNeilly, 111 E. 63d St., was won by' A. F. Keenan, ribbon case from Wertheimer Bros., I York, was won by Fred Krai. W. Palinsky won a basket that was i sented to the association by the Raedle Basket Co. Horace R. Hughes made exhibition of his art cut flower bo3 Messrs. Reece and Swenson of the M Neff-Swenson Co., were in attendance the meeting and talked on matters publicity for the retail florists' trade, full page ad. in the Chicago Da Trihmie for Mother's Day was suggestt to be paid for jointly by the members the association. This however, failed meet with approval. Refreshments wi Indianapolis, ind. The Market Satisfactory market conditio: pi-evall in all quarters. Funeral work is more plentiful any other line of trade, and consumes great part of tlie surplus. Stock of all kinds is over-plentiful, aj it Is difficult to main/tain market prict The weather has been unseasonabl and bulbous stock in particular suffe from it. Counter trade keeps up amazing well, and fancy grades of flowers ai odd varieties have no trouble in findii a good mai-ket. Spanish Iris has proved a most t come addition to the local supply at per hundred wholesale, and 75c. to per dozen retail. Carnations have been decidedly off quality and market. Special good st' is easily disposed of at $2.50 and $3 pi hundred, but at least eight per cent the good® on hand are below nonna quality. Thousands upon thousands of Rose may be had in all quarters. The marki is watched vei-y closely and the sligbtei current is taken advantage of by growers, who are willing to share depressions with ithe store men by di counting the prices on slow days. Tl best grades of Roses, local, bring $6 p( hundred, and are of fine .quality. Goc stock is shipped in, mostly of the kind of Roses, at the same Beauty is a trifle lower at $5 to $25. p< hundred. Field-grown Lily of the Valley abundant at 50c. per hundred, as' wood Violets at 15c. per bunch. A few Catfleyas may be had at 3.5c. 50c. each. Harrisii Lilies have been on hand great quantities ever since Easter at 'to $10 per hundred. Callas are a plentiful at the same price. The plant supply is augmented beautiful specimens of Canterbuiy Bel at 50c. to 75c. each ; Daisies, at 25c $1 each wholesale; Gloxinias, at 2oc, 3.5c. each ; Baby rambler Roses at 50i to $1, and Calceolarias at the same figun It is diflicult to obtain over $3 for flowering plant at this time, the choic falling on cut flowers at anything ove this amount. News Th. > State Florists' .Ass'n of Indian hold its meeting at North Mai •r. on Tuesday. May 5. as guests c ,' White. Quite a few ha ' '~ on of being prese Affilia ■ith the S. A. F. "is 'one of the prir cipa] topics on the program. C. T. Roggeveen was a recent visito here; Eertermann Bros. Co. has been gel ting in extensive imports of Bay tree recently. Hitz, the Brightwood florist, is wel supplied with bedding plants this se and his stock is in elegant conditioi Hartje & Elder have their Carna all planted and report a fine lot of stoclJ The City Park Board has completed it extensiye greenhouses in Garfield Park and will be uhusually well equipped thi season to do t!he extensive planting lay outs in fine manner. Co-operatii-e advertising , ers for Mother's Day will undoubtedl: have a telling effect. There seems to no doubt of a success, as every one i' striving to put this occasion on the flo rists' calendar stronger than ever. May i), 191-1. The Florists' Exchange 1187 PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground from the dung balls on the fleece ; there is some short wool in it. Sl.OO per 100 lbs.. $16.00, per ton. F. O. B. cars. Send postal 'for sample. LEAF-MOLD, two-bushel bags. 75 cents. J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter Hill), MASS. t wbere credit 1b due — Mention Eicbange ^^^—Cuaranreecf under the Insecticide^^^^ ^^^^ Art, 1910. Serial No. 321. ^^^^ Save your plants and trees. Just the thing tor greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bu^, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc.. without injury to plants and without odor. " ' -''-.■ nderful Destroys Licejn Poultry Houses, Fleas n Dogs and all " H GaUon,«l'25; Gallon, $2.00; 5Galloi Can, $9.00; 10 Gallon Can. $17.50. Directions on package. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply HooBes. If you cannot obtain tUlB from your Supply Hoase, v troubled by insects call for NICOTICIDE THE Insecticide MANUFACTURED BY P. R. Palethorpe Co., Inc. CLARKSVILLE, TKNN. BIG BLOOMS And Strong Plants guaranteed. Mil DAVIDGE'S and often. S2.C ) lbs. Cash with order Hudson Carbon CcBallston Spa.M.V. fruits and Vegetables Under Glass By WM. TURNER Siie 7M il0>i in.. 256 pages and cover: 65 splendid halftone illustrations: handsomely bound in doth. Price, postpaid. $5.00. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. 2 to 8 Duane Street. New York (( LIQUID NICO-FUME ?9 = PAPER THRIPS, - APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING -FUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Write them you read this advt. Id the Exchange Adam Schmidt, of Bertermann's, is clearing the east end of 'houses with his n«w automobile. Richard Koots, formerly with Fleisch- man of Chicago, and Bertermann's of IndianapoJis, is in the city taking a much needed rest. He is thinking of going to New York' and Paris to obtain pointers in the retail business. Robert Ellis was called away last week to the funeral of a relative at Anderson, Ind. Mr. Ellis has things at Cumber- land looking up in fine shape in the field. Many Carnations are being planted and his Summer stock is in fine shape. John Rieman is delighted with his new Ford delivery car. J. Dykhuis, of Felix & Dykhuis, J. Endtz and Wm. Hage, of Boskoop, Hol- land, are looking after the forcing shrub- bery business in this vicinity. Bertermann Bros. Co. is showing a fine line of Boxwoods at its Massachusetts ave. establishment. Mother's Day was a very busy one last year, and there is no reason why this year should not surpass it. The news- papers have given liberal space to it. Gov. Ralston is to issue a proclamation, as he did last year; the churches are be- coming interested and there is already a strong inquiry for flowers to be delivered on that occasion. It is sincerely hoped that the storemen will lend themselves to attractive window displays and to ex- tensive advertising. With such a boun- tiful supply of stock on hand there is cer- tainly everything to be gained by putting forth unusual effort for the comparatively new holiday. Sam Seligman was in town looking after the ribbon business. Mr. Seligman is one of Pochelon's "F. T. D." chief exponents and he never loses an oppor- timitv to emphasize the fine benefits of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Dayton, 0. Dayton was visiited last week by a cold wave. Horticulturists say fruit had a narrow escape. The dry atmosphere prevented much injury to the fruit blos- soms, with the exception of a slight damage to the Cherry crop, aJthough the full extent may not be ascertained until the fruit is on. The Florists' Club held its regular an- nual banquet last Thursday, and was pronounced by alJ who attended as the best Geo. W. Bartholomew gave a talk on "Lilies and How to Grow Them" ; Mr. Frank on "Co-operative Advertise- ment" ; Mr. Rogers on "Landscape Gar- dening," and the window box question, was discussed by all. If the way orders are coming in is any indication, we majr readily say that tlie window box proposition will be veiT popular. Mrs. Waters, of Eaton, O., was in Davton this week. Harriet Rogers, the little six-year-old daughter of Mr. Rogers, manager of the Miami Floral Co.. who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is now iniproving. Miss Bounie Ewing is improving very nicely, but as yet is not able to attend Detroit, Mich. Considering the vast quantity of flow- ers which came into this market last week, and the eagerness with which re- tailers went for them, business has been very good all around. Of course prices were not so very good, hut considering the low cost of production growers re- ceived a fair return for their product. iSweet Peas dragged some, although a great favorite with all. On Thursday ihere was a big glut of them, and Satur- day found the buyers falling over one another to get their wants in Peas filled. Carnations were overplentiful at the be- giutting of the week and a very scarce article at present. So far we have had very little need of Carnation specials, ivhicb fact proves the wisdom of some growers who greatly reduced their Car- nation plantings after Easter and de- voted this space of their greenhouses to other crops. Good Roses found eager buyers and fair prices, but the sfhort stock furnished material for special sales. Snapdragon is a favorite, and there is not too much of it coming to the market; it cleans up well daily. Some growers, though, neglected' to tie it up and they find out to their sorrow that the crooked stemmed blooms bring a good deal less. Border Boxwoods having been deliv- ered, we now look forward to the sale of new plants, which lias fairly well started. Yet local dealers are suffering from the competition of nearby nurseries which send carloads of shrubs and trees, the and parently use round and pyramidal Box- woods as leaders, considering how cheap they sell them. Frank Danzek, , 0. The Market The supply is still more than suf- ficient for requirements, and as a result prices naturally continue low. Cool weather, the temperature of which was for a few nights after the middle of last week down to, or almost down to, the freezing point, caused a considerable de- preciation in the size of the shipments. The call for stock is pretty fair and promises to continue so for a time at least. Roses of all kinds are plentiful, and the individual flowers are of high aver- age quality. American Beauty receipts too, are large and fully adequate for present needs. Carnations are coming in in very much the same quantities as at the last writing. Both Easter Lilies and Callas are still more than plentiful. Outdoor bulbous stock is offered in good quantities, but meets with a very limited sale. The Sweet Pea supply is ordinary, and in- ctades but fcv blooms of real quality. A good many excellent Antirrhinums are of- fered. Some very fine Pansies may be had, Lily of the Valley and orchids en- joy a fair call. The supply of the former is very large. Notes The Florists' Club meeting on Monday, May 11, was held at the club rooms in the flower market, Tom Windram has returned after a short stay at Leesburg, Fla,, at the Lake Shore Ferneries. E. G. Gillett reports he has been hav- ing a very good call for wire hanging baskets, Fred Bruggemann went to New Castle, Ind,, on businescs on Monday, Out of town representatives include Martin Reukauf of H, Bayersdorfer & Co,, Philadelphia, Pa, ; Sam Seligman of Wertheimer Bros,. New York ; Henry A. MoUers representing the American Foil Co,, New York; D, M, Fleischer, Eis- lingen, Wurtenburg, Other visitors were Henry Ehrhard, Sidney, Ohio ; Walter Gray, Hamilton, Ohio ; Fred Lemon, Richmond, Ind. ; .T. T, Ilerdegen, Aurora. Ind., and Fred Ri'Ijp, Tyaiirenceburg, Ind, Tedpy. Insacticide W. N. Croig writes in " Florista' Review" (Mmidi 5th, 1914) : " Scale on greenhouse plants is not easy to get rid of. as doses which are sufficiently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found APHINE a Brst-claaa remedy for scale, and if you will apply it accordii^- to directions you will lull and loosen the scales, af though they will not fall off. as will some other It will only reqube the hose to wash off dead calewiU Red Spider. FUNGINEwiU destroy Mildew. Rust and Bench Fungi. 75c. per quart. $2.00 per ^Uon. VERMINE wiU destroy Root Maggots. Ed Wire and Cut Worms in the soiL tl.OO per quart. (3.00 per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all Hard Scale and Red Spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. S1.50 per gallon. 10 tallona tlO.OO. SO gaUons t37.50. NIKOTIANA— a 12 per cent. Nicotine for fumigating over small lamps or by painting on steam pipes, J1.50 per quart. $4.50 per £aUon. APHINE MANUfACTURING CO. MADISOIV, IN. J. Canadian Afteots: Diipuy & Ferguion, Steele, Briggs Seed Co, Ltd. BRITISH & AIWERICAN FERTILIZIhG CO., Iherpool. England Write them you read this advt. In the Eichange "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE j CLAY'S CLAY'S FERTILIZER Is the World-Renowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the following: New York— Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Brothers, William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co., The MacNiff Horti. cultural Co.. W. E. Marshall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co.. J. M. Thorburn cS Co., \?aughan's Seed Store. Weeber & Don. Rochester — James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton— Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckett. Manufactured by CLAY (a SON Stratford. London, England I help all around If you mention i THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE only trade paper publishing an in stock advertised In each Issue, ar «ay, Carnations, can look at this the results of Classified A In addition fo the regular display ac tisements, and with no extra cost cept to us. Can you think of a better vertlsing service than this? 1188 The Florists' Exchange PROFITS in greenhouses, like in most all cases, depend to a great extent on how long the house lasts. ^Vhy not invest in a house with long lasting materiai ? Try the GARLAND CAST IRON GUTTER It will not rust out, and is guaranteed to give satisfaction in every way. Give us a chance to figure with you on your next greenhouse. We furnish everything. ^ "" ^ Gariand Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. !t^ To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the Best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO.. RlcdnHHiiint GREENHOUSE LUMBER 1866-1914 SPOT CLEAR HOTBED SASH PECKY CYPRESS SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, O. GRElmusE GLASS ^ve''ou?^pr1«s'^°" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, 111. Give credit where credit Is doe — Mention Exchange SHOWER SPRAYERS Unequaled for Lawn, Tree or Whitewash Spraying. Will not ^^ clog or get out of order. — "^1^ Used in Leading Parka and Cemeteries. READE & McKENNA 614— 60th Street, Brooklyn, New York Reciproclty-^aw 1 L the Eschange GLASS in single and double thickness, boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large s always on hand. Royal Glass Works ''S^yorkI Give credit where credit Is doe — Uentton GREENIIOUSEMAnRIALi^nOT-BEDSASn t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO.. 2638 Sheffield Avenue. CHICAGO, lii, Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange HIGHEST PRICED ^ CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers 1 St., New York City I read thia advt. in the Exchan St. Louis, Mo. Business for tlie past week has been fairly good. There has been an abun- dance of funeral work and a goodly number of receptions and supper parties. These will continue through the month. Local plantsmen are now in the midst of their Spring rush and a reasonably good business is expected. Am. Beauty Roses have been plenti- ful and demand good at prices ranging from 8c. to 25c. for the best. Killarney and Kichmond have been plentiful, espe- cially in the medium grades. Carnations are plentiful and demand just ordinary prices, ranging from 2c Peas of all grades have been cleaning up daily at prices ranging from 30c. to 00c. Lilies hold strong and go well at li)c. to 12%c. Irises are now in, and go ordinarily at 3c. Snapdragons are much in evidence, and go fairly well at from 2c. to 5c. Lilac is now about over and still sell at 25c. per bunch of 50 branches. Valley is plentiful and -the call slow at 3c. to 4c. Yellow Daisies sell well at Ic. to IVaC. -Smilax is in demand at 12y2 to 15c. Greens are plentiful. Wm. Mehl will manage the large greenhouse establishment of James Milli- ken at Crescent, Mo., after all building is completed. Mr. Mdil will consign all flowers to the St. Louis market. 0. Young & Sons report that they are aljout sold out on Roses, after enjoying the greatest season of their career. Other garden plants have gone well and they expect to chalk up a banner season in this line. Windier Floral Co. is handling a fine lot of Richmond Roses and yellow Daisies. W. C. iSmith Co. is filled with fine King and miniature Gladioli. A. Siegel, at 6th and Washington ave., reports fine transient business. Carl Beyer on South Grand ave. has a nice selection of Bay and Box trees for Spring sale. Department stores are selling plants, bulbs, and flowers at very low prices. Arthur Ellison is now working for F. J. Foster at Kings Highway and Del- mar. St. Louis Florists' Club meeting is next Thursday, May 14. O. K. S. Kansas City, Mo. Business was unusually good during the past week, there being a large num- ber of weddings, dinners and other social functions. Funeral work has held up consistently. Stock is plentiful though there is a threatened shortage in Car- nations for Mothers' Day. Potted and flat ferns also have been somewhat back- ward. Lilacs and other garden flowers are on the market in abundance, thus relieving the demand for greenhouse stock to some extent. A rather significant move was made by C. Moore, head of the Costello-Moore Floral Co., when he discontinued the flower department of the Jones Store Co.. a department store. Mr. Moore has operated the stand in that store in con- .iuncfcion with his handsome place at Twelfth and Main sts. Mr. Moore felt Order Now I 468 W. Erie St. CHICAGO Write them you read this 8 jfewjouse^laanj} ITNOW> F.O.PIERGEGO. 12 W. BROADWAY Mastlca la elastic and tenadouB, ad oxpanaion and contraction. Putty I . _ _ . . ij^ttjg. Broken glass moi r. Easy to apply. Reciprocity — Sa- — PIPE — Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads! and couplings, 14-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We PFAFF & KENDAIL, Terry & Foundry Sts., Newvk, N. I. Give credit nvherecredit is doe — Mention Biohange m Wrought Iron Pipe for Sale Retlireaded, thonmghly overhauled. 14-foot up, EDXl It win ALBERT © DAVIDSON 217-ZI Union Avmue. Brookln, New York. Give credit vrliere credit ig due — Metition Escbajge Why You Should Uae Evans Improved Chailengc RoQa bearing self-oiling de- SSk.*1mSthe IM^OVED CHALLENGE the most per- lie mancet. I adrt. In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1 1 89 Why not buy direct from the job- ber. Get what you want at the right price. State specifically your requirements and we will quote you accordingly. Write or 'phone to the American ,d hand, black and Pipe Supply ■ most careful and pn 1 under the personal jur manager, Chas. A Co. Office and Warehouse Roebling and N. 11th Sts. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Tel. 5122 Greenpolnt 1 you read this advt. Greenhouse Shading AFTER many years of experience in greenhouse work with Lord & Burnham Company, in the glazing and Painting department, I am convinced that what is needed most is a eood shading, and I am pleased to teD you that I have the real thing which you are all looking for. My shading is beneficial to the paint- ed wood, as it contains nothing but pure linseed oil; it is also beneficial to the glass. You will be surprised by the bril- Sancy left in the glass when the shading removed. It is very easily applied Made up in gallon i light green, bla ' Colors: E. A. LIPPMAN. Reciprocity — Saw It In the ISxchange IE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. tPrlte tbftm yon read this advt. In the Birchange IREENHOUSE GLASS nptir oi new iimiE of the old laBafal* hoan ol O. S. WEBER & CO. 8 DesbioBM* St., New Yoik that the sale of flowers at reduced prices on the department store plan reflected on his principal business somewhat, over- balancing the demand for flowers created by bargain sales. A percentage of the gross receipts has been taken by the department store as rent. While the arrangement was a mutually profitable one, Mr. Moore decided recently that he would devote all his attention to the main establishment. Miss Blanche Bates, whose histrionic ability is known nationally, was the guest of the Ladies' Dinner Club, the George M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. providing the decorations. A nervous breakdown has forced Mrs. Florence Fowler, of T. J. Noll & Co., to abandon work for the present. Her con- dition, while not serious, demands care- ful attention. The Club's Useful Work No less than forty members at- tended the first May meeting of the Kan- sas City Florists' Club, held at the es- tablishment of T. J. Noll & Co. on May 1. C. H. Reinhart, a grower of Merriam, Kan., and Charles Eedman, of the George M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., were proposed for membership. The question of the propagation of Magnolias was placed before the club by Mr. Rein- hart, and was thoroughly discussed. C. Costello of the Costello-Moore Floral Company, asked the opinion of members of the local club regarding de- partment store sales, and whether they were a detriment or a benefit to the trade. A spirited discussion indicated that sentiment of the club is that depart- ment stores, by their spasmodic sales of flowers at reduced prices, have helped, rather than hurt the legitimate members of the trade. Many persons who formerly regarded flowers as too costly a luxury, or were indifferent altogether, have been educated by the special sales. Many florists, in fact, regard bargain day as a legitimate method of stimulating busi- ness and occasionally stage a special sale. A good many people who began by buying department store flowers quickly realized that the stock was of inferior grade, and recently have transferred their allegiance to florists. According to wholesalers present at the meeting, de- partment store business has fallen off decidedly during the past six months. One department store, which formerly sold 30,000 Carnations every Saturday, has seen that number shrink by two- thirds, and has ceased handling palms and ferns altogether. Some of the buy- ers of department store flowers have per- sisted in purchasing a couple of dozen there, and about 25c. worth from a flo- rist, asking the latter to send all to a friend in his box. Most of the members of the trade, however, are too sophisti- cated to allow this ruse to be worked successfully any longer, and those who still attempt it form a decided minority. A vote on the proposition to change the meeting nights of the club from the first and third Fridays to the first and third Mondays showed sentiment to be overwhelmingly in favor of the amend- ment. No worse night could have been selected than Friday, it was asserted. All members of the trade are busy in one way or another preparing for Satur- day's business and attend the meetings, if at all, only at a considerable sacri- fice. In addition, some of the members found their lodge nights to fall on Fri- day. No objections were registered against Monday, and the next meeting accordingly will be held on May 18. Hugo Neff, of the W. L. Rock Flower Co., was the winner of the 30in. vase donated by the A. L. Randall Co. of Chicago. R. J. Parker, representing that company, was present at the recent meeting and spoke briefly. An informal dance was given after the meeting, Mr. Noll springing a surprise in the way of an orchestra. The next gathering will be held at the establishment of Mrs. T. A. Moseley at 708 Minnesota ave. Patrick Larkin has occupied his hand- some new establishment at Twelfth st. and Grand ave. The new stand will be conducted under the firm name of Stevens & Larkin. A unique plan for the education of the general public has been evolved by S. C. Chapman, head gardener at Swope Park, who .proposes to label all shrubs and flowers. The decorations for the establishment of the Edison talking machine store fell to the lot of the W. L. Rock Flower Co. Fred Gowen, a well known florist of Our Bent Eave Greenhouse METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. PATENTED AND PENDING Iron Frame, Curved Eave and Semi-Iron Greenhouses Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers Hotbed Sash, Glass, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. HOT BED The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. AT PRICES 3075 South Spanlding Ave. CHICAGO sasH --^^Tir^ad More Red Devils sold than all others combined. s Red DenI Glass Cuttci u tl For 15 tw».«!nt Cutter with 5 Scnil for Booklet. 40 nyUs Glus C SMITH fci HEM£NW AY COMPANY For Gracnhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- serratorles and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given GLASS WritB themv^TOj GLASS L. SOLOMON © SON 199-201 Wooster St.. New York City Hveoredttwheri j due — Mention I The prices Adv Charies H. Dodd 576-580 Ocean Avenue Jersey Cltyjsewjerseg Designer and Builder of Modern Greenhouses — Commercial and Private Give credit where credit l3 dae — Mention Exchange Greenhouses Materials JT^f^^ IRON or WOOD SASH BARS details and i Frank Van Assche, ' "S fiS&f fj^T" JERSEY CITY. N. J. ^ Write them yon read thU advt. In the HSchawe 1190 The Florists' Exchange Lutton Iron Frame Houses tIF you want construction that will produce for you the best results and ^ i absolute freedom from repairs, then you had better consult with us. That is just the kind of work that has so firmly established the Lutton reputation. We won't estimate on anything but the best. No fancy materials or unnecessary ornamentations, but a good, common-sense STRUCTURE that will endure the destructive conditions that greenhouses are subjected to. We will erect the work for you complete anywhere, or we will furnish the materials only. Office and Worka JERSEY CITY, N. J. WILLIAM H. LUTTON CO., i credit is due — Mention Exchange GREENHOUSE-HEATING Without Fuel and Cost MU^ IS IMPOSSIBLE. BUT YOU CAN /^"'^Ob. Save 50% of the Fuel L^fi^ BY USING THE iillipHni HONTSCH ira BOILER^^ J. P. DAHLBORN ®. CO. General Agentslfor the U. S. A. Cor. 2nd and Monroe Sis., HOHOKEN, N. J. ||j|i|i|||n 1 Give credit where credit Is due-Mention Exchange Marion, Kan., has attained some meas- ure of success in finding a substitute for gasoline. By means of a special motor and generator, he is able to produce pure hydrogen gas from a decomposition ot water at the cost of 2c. per 1000 cubic feet. The florist, it is said, will sell to an Eastern manufacturer for a cash consideration of $125,000 and a yearly royalty of $25,000. Condition of fruit crop is reported as follows by the Missouri State board of horticulture : Apples, 92 per cent. ; Peaches, 71. and Strawberries, 70. Damage from frost was much lighter than feared. M. E. C. Second-Hand Pipe "5?; I for the Skinner System of te for Bulletins. We carry all sizes of Pipe Iron threaded and coupled ready for connection or cut to lengths, suitable for heat' Columns and Fences. Tanks of all sizes for igths. Relaying rails. Perry Buxton Doaffie Co., 307 AUanfic Ave., Boston, Mass. Qlx^s pur pricci can be had by nuul. and it ^nUpay you to get them. We vaiTT the LarKcst stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and PARSHELSKY BROS.. Inc. 215-217 HavciiMyer St, BROOKLYN, N.V. Write them yoa read thia adTt. in the Exchange Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange F. E.— ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE Milwaukee, Wis. The Market Trade has been quite heavy here since 'the Easter rush, with a good sup- ply of all kinds of stock. Roses are coming in fine, and are about equal to the demand. The quality of most of them is extra good. Killarney, White Killarney, Sunburst, Ward, IRichmoud aud Russell make up the greater part of the supply. There was no shortage of any variety of Rose, even the so-called novelities could be had in quantity equal to the demand. It was on Roses that the week saw the lowest prices and the biggest volume of 'business. Those who had good Carnation stock at the end of the week refused' to consider anything 'but prices of 4e. and 5c. Sweet Peas are in large supply and continue to be most popular. The best still bring fair money in spite of the heavily loaded conddtions of the market and the greater abundance of Ward Roses — the principal competitor for cor- sage use. Large quantities of Eajster Ivilies and 'Dallas are in, but there seems to be no demand except for funeral work. Bulbous Sitock has met with litHe de- mand. Spanish Irises have sold fairly well. All the wholesale florists* stores were pretty well emptied on Saturday morning, it .being the annual flower day of the Milwaukee Society for the Care of the Sick. Few were able to resist the opportunity to buy. Over 75,000 blooms Tvere sold. The wholesalers 'are making great preparations for Mother's Day. It is tile opinion that there will be no possi- bility of filling all orders for Carnations, while other liowers are expected to be plentiful. Holton & Hunkel Co. report trade good, the only shortage being in Cama- e, Mrs. Charl{| ry popula 'mers, because of its color and la^l ing qualities. This company is cutti' a laiige crop of Killarney and White Kil larney, all of which are in fine shape. C. O. Pollwortb Co. is cutting a largf crop of Carnations and pink Spen Peas, which are the finest of the : also some very fine orchids. The thp -new Rose houses are well under wa^l and they will greatly increase this finn'l facilities for growing fine crops. W. C. Zimmerman Go. reports company has been quite busy with th different social affairs the past week. James Fox & Son have had an excej tioually busy week with a keen deman for fancy baskets and corsage work pre dominating. They are looking forwar to a big trade on Saturday. Cui-rie Bros. Co. had a rush week f roi Monday till Saturday evening. O Saturday evening the Tripoli dancin party was given at the Auditorium, thi being the largest party of the seasou. Al the florists had plenty of work in th way of corsages, orchids, Valley, Rose and Sweet Peas, these beinig in gre demand. W. B. Currie spent a <"upl of days in Chicago the past week ciilliu on the seed trade. Julius Dilhoff, ot Sdiloss Bros. Co, called on the trade. He reports very good. M. O. St. Paul, Minn. Conditions are normal, and require ments are being filled at fair prices ^Carnations are getting scarcer, while " heaviest cuts of Roses are about ot There is a good supply, however, of V ley and Snapdragon. These conditi< n ill prol>ably continue up to Mother' Day, with prices advancing. There i every prospect of a big demand for cu flowers this week. The firm of L. L. May & Co. is sui Ijlying the inmates of the State Priso with white Carnations to be Sunday. D. L. Mackintosh, formerly with th the Minnesota State Prison, 'Still\ Minn., and look up his duties there oi Monday, April 27. R. P. General Trade Notes Denveb, Col.— On April 25 this had a plant exchange day when any on having plants, flowers, bulbs and seed; could bring them and have them changed for other stock. There weri seven exchange stations at various placei throughout the city. ADELINE, Kansas. — Arbor Day observed to a great extent all over thi' State; the nurseries at Topeka ant Hutchinson all had heavy orders. Kansas State Agricultural College tributed over a quarter of a million treei to be planted that day. Lincoln, III. — Otto Hembreiker West Lincoln, has purchased from Free Koehnie his ground and greenhouses. " Schmazel has been conducting thesi greenhouses for a number of years £ will continue his Spring business usual, as he will not be required to g possession to the new purchaser ui July 1. SuPERiOE, Wis. — J. J. LeBorius. well known florist of Duluth, has beer conducting a flower store in this city al 1410 Tower ave., and has recently sole out to G. T. Tjensvold and William Berg, proprietors of the Superior Floral Co. Mr. Berg has up to the present been assistant chief clerk at the general ofBces of the Great Northern Railway. The Superior Floral Co. has, at Billings Park, greenhouses to the extent of 12,- 000 sq. ft. HooPSTOWN, III. — Andrew Peterson has sold his two greenhouse establish- ments in this city. The one on Second ave. was sold to Joe Schuler who has been in charge of it for Mr. Peterson for over a year. The houses on the corner of Main St. and Second ave. were sold to a Mr. Rusche from Kankakee, who will take possession on June 1. Mr. Pe- terson has conducted the greenhouse I ness at Hoopstown for the past I'l years, and has, besides, a large establishment at Gibson City. PACIFIC j;goast San Francisco Unsettled condi- tions this week have caused a depression which has more or less affected every line of business, and ]\ury, their demand >\hat. Mayday, how- iiudciibtedlj livened things up and \\ IS an excellent stock to draw up- K.»vt^ this week are all good and IS It their usual prices. Ulrich luf I ( ime m suddenly and sold re- and doz. The supply of Baby Roses and <\ iinnKi to be good sellers. Valley 1^ " I k has been somewhat poor, the wiiv hung weak and the foliage bad. Jadiolua aie moie plentiful now, and 1 are commencing to get some of the negated varieties They retail for 50c. Watsonias also are appearing and much welcomed for funeral work. las this season are more popular than ~ before and are good sellers. Some 1 ones are being shown for novelties. J stemmed Irises are abundant now d make a fine show. One of the new apples, both sin- - _ell for about $1 doz. Peas are in abundance and still t 15c., two for 25c. Some Spencers e in, but are as yet not of good quality. lies are still to be had and are quite entiful. Hawthorn and Broom are it the only decorators on the market , and sell for the usual price of $1 bunch. »In potted stock, a few giant Amaryllis pear, but the best commodity at pres- ■: is Rhododendrons. Fine plants are be seen in all the windows, and they J moving well. Lorists* Banqnet The banquet given by the Florists' ssociation on Saturday night, April 25, success inasmuch as it had an at- ndance of 106. Entertainment was rnished throughout the evening, and the " . so arranged as to permit incing between courses. James Keegan yored those present with a speech, and r. Stein, chairman, also made a few marks. It was decided at this banquet have a business meeting on the follow- ,g Monday, but this was postponed to a ter date, which has not yet been de- ded upon. Angelo J. Rossi and J. W Keegan ive just returned from Los Angeles, "here they have been attending a ses- — -' the Grand Parlor at the Native Qvention. Mr. Keegan went as San Diego to inspect the Fair ■ounds, and was going on into Mexico It conditions were anything but pleas- ■'.t for sightseers, so he came home. The American Florists at Sutter and had a fine exhibit of Irises in leir windows. Some of the light laven- sh Iris were shown, a shade of ir which is not commonly seen representing Wezelen- Nurseries at Leiden, Holland, was the city getting business for the com- season. he Gaiety Flower Shop has been do- og some decorating for the Gaiety Thea- er. A nice effect was obtained by using Say trees, Retinisporas and ferns. N.J. Canevaro, decorator for Pelicano- tossi Co., has been absent from work or the last few days on account of ill ealth. It is hoped that he will be back 0 work soon and be better than ever. G. A. Datlet. Portland, Ore. usual the Easter trade has slowed lown considerably and stock has not loved as well as could be wished except ledding stock, which sells very rapidly : great quantity is on the market. There em to be more sales on some days than I others; our changeable April weather icconnts for this. Quite a string of four weeks' store-s 'Pened in our downtown district and narket; all of them report good trade. [ am sorry to say that some of those The Florists' Exchange 191 MONINGER BOILERS TWO MEN CAN SET IT UP BEST BY TEST f — ^ lOR four days last week we tested out one ot our W. N. 278 Boilers. We I m I made tests under varying conditions to prove what the boiler would LJS_^ do under different conditions. This boiler is made up of eight sections miUmi and has a grate 50 inches wide. We say it will heat 23,000 eq. ft. of glass to 60 degrees at zero. It ran away over this capacity every hour, every day of the test, and showed a capacity as high as 37,000 sq. ft. of glass to 60 degrees at zero. Let us send you full detaUs of the test. You can't afford to buy any boiler until you find out all about the Mouinger. Capacity is what you pay for and you ought to get it. Our boilers will aU do 25% to 30% more than we say. Some boilers won't do as much as they are rated to do. Get our prices and catalog. Boilers deUvered anywhere in the East, freight paid. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago 90& BLACKHAWK STREET EVERYTHING TOR THE GREENHOUSE Write t^em you read this advt. Id tbe Escbagge gentlemen sold their stock very cheap ; a regular war was on among these retail- ers over the Easter Lily prices, which ended, for one of them, with a $30 fine. Easter Lilies were sold as low as 15c. per blossom. John A. Holden, C. Charwenka, Earl E. Feike, incorporated with $6000. F. K. Spalding also opened a store at 249 Alder St., handling bedding and nursery stock. An auto truck is kept busy delivering. H. E. Weed, landscape and nursery- man from Beaverton, and G. J. Eacher gave a lecture on parks in St. Johns, re- cently, on an invitation from C. A. Brug- gemann, to induce the citizens of St. Johns to vote on parks which were on the ballots ; over 200 people attendei} the lecture. The writer of this cannot advo- cate and praise this kind of advertising enough, for he believes this is the best help to our business. Show the people in slides and lectures how nursery stock and flowers do improve and beautify home grounds and cities and they wiU emulate the examples. The P. F. S. meeting was attended by a fair crowd. E. J. Stele had planned a big program, but it was postponed until the next meeting, for Hans Niklas invited the society to visit the new Turner Hall, where we all had a jolly time. The Mountain View Floral Co. pur- chased a new Ford auto truck. Julius Dorche missed the Portland news in the last issues. The only excuse on my side is, that I was too busy to get around ; I put in 16 hours work a day. J. J. Butzer of 188 Front st reports excellent business. He is enlarging his store to twice its present size, saying "I always intended to sell out at a good price, but I think I'm in it now for good. Brother Riegel- mann is very busy now getting more members for the L. O. O. M. of which he is a member." N. H. Wood, Lents, Ore., has leased his place for a term of years. C. A. B. S. Jacobs & Sons |g7l PLAN6. S UPON IStoucsf, CvcqyThing nOTDCD. 3A5n roe TtlC COMPLCTC CBDOTION-nCAriNG 8 VCNTILATION OrMODCBN. iWPH,^ CONSTBUCTION Optional j 1365-79 Flushing Itoe., BrooMyn. N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw it In tbe Exchange The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Pateni Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventiiatin^ Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. OILL£R* CASKET I (SI K£E/Njennings BROS. 1192 The FloristsV Exchange May 9,: 19; FOUR HEATING SYSTEMS A Fair and Square State- ment of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Each IT just happened that yesterday morn- ing's mail brought us several letters asking our opinion concerning the best system of heating. Two of them wanted a sort of general line-up of all the systems. That afternoon when I signed the answer to one of those letters, I wrote this P. S. on the bottom: " If you have no objections we would like to publish this letter as an advertisement in next week's Florists Exchange." No objections came, so here is the letter: " To come right out flat-footed, Mr. Bendley, eind say that any one system is the one best system, would be impossible; because conditions and requirements vary so in different ranges and localities. Perhaps the best way to answer your questions would be to briefly describe each sys- tem and then if you will send us further facts about your problem, we will advise the one system best suited to your particular needs. ■ STEAM " It is the cheapest to install and its pressure will carry it economically long distances. " It gives an intense quick heat. "Running under pressure, the strain on the pipes and connections of course is greater than with water, so the life of the system is not as long. "Those who have steam swear by it — princi- pally, we think, because with sudden variation of temperatures steam is quick to respond, cools off quickly, heats up quickly. It has its econ- omy advantages for certain purposes. "But for us to say that steam is absolutely the ideal greenhouse heat, certainly would kick up an argument. HOT WATER GRAVITY CIRCULATION "This is the most used system for ranges of moderate size. " The quality of the heat is even, and when properly installed there is no difficulty in ob- taining a good circulation. More radiation is necessary than with steam, but to offset this cost, the life of the system is long and repairs are exceedingly low. When cast iron pipe is used there is practically no limit to the life of the system. WATER VACUUM HEATING " The air is drawn out of the system in such a way as to produce a partial vacuum in the pipes, which lowers the air pressure and, likewise, the boiling point of the water. The heat is of a higher temperature than with the usual water system, but still not so intense as steam. " It requires nearly as much pipe as the plain, everyday water system — ^just as many, if not more, valves. " The valves are of special construction. " A vacuum pump is necessary. " The whole system is a little delicate and by no means inexpensive. FORCED CIRCULATION HOT WATER " There is practically no limit to the size of the range this system will economically heat It provides the much desired equable heat. " There are no sluggish coils, no by-passii>g, and no short-circuiting. The mains are smaller than the steam mains of a steam system of equal capacity and the cormections and valves are smaller than steam connections to steam coils No other system offers a larger range of tem- peratures than this system. " No expense of excavating is necessary for a boiler pit, as it is not necessary to sink the boilers. Forced draft being used, the cheapest possible fuel can be burned. " Among some of our customers who have had marked success with this system are: Valentm Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, N. Y., and the Robert Craig Co., Norwood, Pa." ABOUT YOU So much for our letter to Mr. Bendley — now about you. Don't you want the benefit of our heat- ing engineers' experience when it comes to overhauling your old heating or in decid- ing on how best to handle your new? When you are ready to get right down to straight truths, and want both facts and figures, ones on which you can ab- solutely depend — then drop us a line. Say when and where and we'll be there If anybody knows about greenhouse heating, it stands to reason we should No other firm in the business has had over half a century's experience at it. Tor4>^Rurnhamlo SALES OFFICES^ WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMe »ADB IN GENERAL OL. XXXVII NO. 20 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MAY 16, 1914 One Dollar per Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new Rose — a sport from the original pink Killar- ney— the most valuable Rose that has been introduced in many years. It is well named Killarney BriUiant, cfn account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney; first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in Midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilliancy and becomes badly faded, Killarney Brilliant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full- sized petals. . It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Kil- larney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killarney BriUiant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent Rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only Rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising; it sells itself. Ready for Delivery now. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE>1V YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., Give credit where credit la due — Mention Bicliange Lily Bulbs Magnificum n., 200 to case, $11.00 per case. Special quotatio Giganteum CALADIUM BULBS Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases White or Green Enameled (Peterson Patent) These will give perfect satisfaction to your J following per 100, S16.00 Less 10 per cent. No. 2 per dozen $1.60 per 100, S12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole owners of patent. Carried by all the leading florists' supply housi ntry. WM. F. KASTING CO., ^^r'A^oT ". ": Reciprocity — Saw It to the Bxchange Some A. N.Pierson Specials AV/E are offering in the classified columns of *' this paper, a list of ready-for-delivery Spring stock in Roses, Chrysanthe and Bedding Plants. Notice the opportunity to buy Alice Sale Golden Salomon and Chieftan, at bargain prices. If you are interested in Cannas in large quanti- ties, write us and get interesting quotations backed by fine plants. We should like to offer someone a bargain on 5000 Mrs. George Shawyer, own root plants. A.N.?IEI\SON igc O^MWELL Conn Ib adTt. Id the Exchonee Write them j GERANIUMS We have a quarter of a million of Gera- niums in 3-inch pots. Good, strong, topped and branching stock in S. A. Nutt, IVIme. Landry, Buchner, Berthe de Presiliy, Edmond Blanc, JVlarq. de Casteliane, E. H. Trego, etc. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. We have a half million in 2-inch pots at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO.^m'IS MARSH, QJTe credit where credit 1b dae SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 1218— INDEX, PAGE 1219 1194 The Florists' Exchange ••••••••••••t*-************** Incoming May BEGONIAS 100 Single. White Salmon S1.50 Single. Yellow Copper 1.50 Single. Orange Yellow 1.50 Double. Above colors 3.50 All colors mixed, Single 160 All colors mixed, Double 3.50 GLADIOLUS America. Delicate pink . Salamonette. Yellow . . Pink Beauty FERTILIZERS SHEEP MANURE. Fresh carload from the West. «1.50 per 100 lbs., S26.00 per ton. FINE BONE MEAL. S4.60 per 200 lbs. NITRATE OF SODA. S2.25 per 50 lbs. *Wm. Elliott & Sons, ^L^^Y^rf *************************-K* ■ ^£^4 f^^ll Before Planting L^Cl9i V>CI11 Time Is Over Panama and Niagara = WE HAVE THEM BIDWELL ® FOBES, Kinsman, Ohio O R D E R S Booked now for VALLEY forcing pipg, LILACS and ROSE plants for pot- growing or for out, BCLBS from Holland, Prance and Japan. All for Fall delivery. Address for prices AUGUST ROLKER. & SONS 5iB^cTa7st..^Fp:o.Bo»752. New York Strong and healthy bulbs, sizes H 1 lbs., $2.60; 100 lbs., S9.00; 300 lbs., lbs., $40.00; 1000 lbs., S70.00. TUBEROSE BULBS Excelsior, Double Pearl Dwarf. 4-6 in., Sl.OO per 100; S8.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS , $15.00 per 1000. , 810.00 1 TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS Send Jot out wholesale florist catalogue — it'sjTce, THE MOORE *SEED COMPANY 0 23 MaHKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. MONTBRETIAS CROCOSM^FLORA— L a r g e ■ bright orange, tinted scarlet. DRAP IVOR— Orange yellow. ELDORADO— Dark vellow. ETOILE DE FEU— Bright vermilion and GERBE D'OR— Golden yellow. POTTSII— Orange and scarlet. RAYON D'OR— Ochre yellow and brown. Ask for prices W.L MARSHALL & CO. Seeds-Bulbs-Planis 166 West 23d St., NEW YORK ^ditwher^red!n^u^^MenMo^xchange fresh Palm Seed COCOS WEDDELLIANA. $8.00 per 1000 ARECA LUTESCENS. $6.00 per 1000. Also a few dry bulbs of fancy CALA- DIUMS in 40 varieties, $5.00 per doz. Hosea Waterer SEEDSMAN 107-109 So. 7th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1 this advt. In t i Eicbange GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other of the short crop of this past season, as wcU S.D. & SONS, 82 Dey Street, NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN. GLADIOLUS AMERICA, 6 inch circumference and up, tl.76 per 100. $16.00 per 1000. PRINCEPS, Mammoth Bulbs, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. WEEBER & DON ^'SHAT^^T 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK CITY Give credit where credit Is due — Mention I Plant Nor for Summ Flowerin: Lilium Auratum SPECIAL OFFER SUBJECT TO BEING UNSOLD ON RECEIPT OF ORDER. 9 to 10 inch (100 bulbs per case), $8.00 per case, $70.00 per 100( 30 and 3) Barclay Si New Yorl SEEDS for the FLORIST MC^XRDC^ QUEEN OF ^^ ■ t-lC^ THE MARKET The best e , large, double flowers, on long j , White. 1 early variety, large, aouDie Mowers, i Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose, Peach Trade Packet, 20c., Oz. 7Go. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS. CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION. Fottler, Fiske, Ra wson Co. r^g seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON ORDERS SOLICITED FOR FALL DELIVERY LILY OF THE VALLEY PJPS The LUy Without a Peer MEYER'S 'Y BRAND Fonn^u^aa-GIGANTEUMS-MalMonm, FRENCH BULBS Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street, NEW YORI BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and aU GARDEN SEEDS ONION SETS ADVANCE ORDERS, 1914 FALL DELIVERY, OF JAPANESE LILY BULBS and SEEDS Write for Catalog to The Oriental Seed Co., Sw^^f ' 330 Clement St., SAIST FRAINCISCO, CAL. ASPARAGUS SEED True Flumosus Nanus ORDER EARLY Orders are filled m rot». larger lots. . H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEW YORK dEEDd and BlJLBd W.CBeckert 101-I03 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) LAST CALLJCANNAS for Brst-class stocK. p„ 100 TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. Sepa- rate colors t2.00 CALADIUMS (Elephant Ears). 6-7 1.50 .10.00 Austria. 1888: tliat's aU. Per 100 $1.20 Loi TUBEROSES Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl, 4-6. WasbingtoD CANNAS. Estra fine i 1000 1.50 Brandyw Ch. Henderson, Mme. Crozy, KlnS of Bronzes, King Humbert, Indiana, Partenope, Pennsylvania, PlUar of Fire, Paul 1 WaUace, e GLADIOLUS y MADEIRA VINES. Finer CINNAMON VINES a.UU Prices on all Summer and Fall bulbs, roots and plants cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ. Prince Bay, M. Y- Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange Premier, gold ed. Pres.Meytis.... Rich. Wallace. . . 1.90 West Grove liO AU kinds mixed.. . 1.00 Caladium, Begonia, King Humbert 2.50 Ask for special prices Dahlia, Gladioli, Glodolas, Tuberoses, oic. Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE. MD. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Bxchange May 16, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1195 The R.H.S. and NELROSE Probably no horticultural society In the world Is more conservative in its award: than the Royal Horticultural Society of England, consequently its awards meat something. You may be sure we felt highly complimented when this society awarded Antirrhinum NELROSE the coveted A. M. at its April show. We have already an- nounced seven Firsts received at American shows within 14 months. Does this mean anything to you, Mr. Grower and Mr. Professional Gardener? Of course WE believe that NELROSE is a pretty good Antirrhinum, but these awards tell what the men you appoint as j udges of your exhibitions think of it. Now is the time to buy. Plenty of stock. NELROSE the best pink Antirrhinum. Prize winner, bread winner, and winner of friends everywhere. Very stiff stem, beautiful color, every growth a flower, Summer or Winter— ab- solutely no blind wood. From 2-iuch pots: Dozen, $3.00; 100, $12.00; 1000, $100.00. Rooted Cuttings, May and June delivery, one- half above prices. F. W. FLETCHER ® CO., ^^«5irs?""" em yon remd tbli adrt. In the Exctaance ^ ^tth tKraiie B^eport ^ \ ,1 CHICAGO • EUROPE. ETC.. ETC. PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Chas. C. Ma Down with Free Seed Distribution Finest News for Years and Next Best to Parcel Post Inauguration On Saturday, May 9, by a vote of 32 , to 21, the Senate struck from the Agri- cultural Appropriation Bill the item for ! the distribution of free seeds by" mem- I bers of Congress. The vote came on an amendment to the House Bill offered by the agricultural committee. The com- Senator Kenyon of Iowa declared tlie I farmers out in his country considered ! the distribution of free seeds as a cheap I attempt to curry favor. He said that i they might as well send out free pianos and free grape juice for the education of the farmers. Senator Warren of I Wyoming opposed the committee amend- ; ment, declaring that he considered it I false economy. Senator Smoot of Utah • urged that in conference the Bill be amended so that the Department of Agriculture would be able to distribute free seeds to school children. It is all too probable that when this I item comes up before the conference com- I mittee of bott Houses it will he reinstated I and take its usual place in the line. ; However, straws indicate the way the wind blows and the handwriting is on As regards the annuals, it is possible to re-sow on early land, but as we are already a long way behind this adds to our difficulties, and, worse still, piles up the expenses. News comes from Switzerland of the death of Percy, eldest son of the late Fred. Howcroft, at a very early age. The sympathy of the trade generally will go out to the widowed and bereaved mother in her- trial. Eubopean Seeds. plants: Lunham trees, 4 cases plE etc.; Maltus & Ware, 42 49 pkgs^ plants, etc^ 82_ pkgs. 49 pkgs. plants, etc., 82 pkgs. etc.; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 23 pkgs. etc., 27 pkgs. plants; Julius Roehi Co., 33 tubs _ . _ Roehrs Co. 4 cases plants; K. M. Ward & Co.. ' cases plants; O. G. Hempstead tubs Bay trees; Huss! ' ~ trees; C. B. Richards . . plants; Chas. Schwake & Co., 21 cases plants; J. W. Hampton Jr. & Co., 26 pkgs. plants, etc.; Matton & Co., B cases plants; H. W. Allison & Co., 9 cases plants. May 6 — S. S. Kronprlnz Wilhelm — Maltus & Ware, 1 case Roses; R. F. Lang, 9 cases Roses, etc. May 7 — S. S. Pennsylvania — D. Heydemann, 7 cases live plants. May 8 — S. S. Van- dyck — Maltus & Ware, encases orchids European Notes May opens upon us and we are chilled to the bone and somewhat under a cloud. An average of twelve hours bright sun- shine per day for the past three weeks has made us somewhat impatient and ex- acting under the present gloomy condi- tions, while a shade temperature in the 70's has made us rash in matters of clothing, and biting easterly winds now make us feel as sickly as our young plants are looking. Although the drought has persisted for only about twenty days, tlie powerful sunshine and drying winds which accompany it have given seed growers a very anxious time. In addition to this, a severe frost on the night of April 26 ■ " ' ige. lied New York Seed Trade The cool and rainy weather promises a late and long drawn out season for sales of seeds, plants and Summer flower- ing bulbs and roots. Counter sales in some o(f tbe seed stores of this city are at present very large, and in ail of them more or less brisk, and it is reported also that there is a fair volume of charge trade soing on. At H. H. Berger & Co., 70 Warren St., Japanese nursery stock and' Summer flowering bulbs and seeds are all re- ported to be moving well, and overtime work is necessary to keep up with orders. At the Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Baralay St., there was noted this week a display of cut blooms of Darwin Tulips in 25 varieties, which attracted much at- tention from Tulip enthusiasts. Roots, bulbs and small nursery stock, to wliich this company is paying much attention, are all moving well. The poultry requi- sites display, especially the live part of it, namely, the hundreds of chickens with their brooders shown in the windows, is a continuous attraction. The various LINE "EM OUT ^JO say Lily bulbs to us is like tell- ^3 ing Honus Wagner "line 'em ^^ out" — or to Matty to put it over; these are leaders in their line — we in the Lily bulb line. No matter how much the other fellow may argue against us, the florists admit that Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs are the best; you take no chance when you buy them — the quality is the best to be had, as all the largest growers now buy Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs. Send your orders in early so we can make shipment from any of the fol- lowing cities, where we will make deliveries from this Fall. New York Chicago Portland Boston Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Omaha Vancouver Philadelphia MinneapoHs Denver Nashville Buffalo Galveston Grand Rapids Toronto St. Louis For Cold Storage purposes, can store in the above cities for delivery any time during 1915— a saving of freight get- ting delivery from near you ; but to obtain this conven- ience you should order early. Buy Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs— they are the best to be had. :m-^ RALPH M. WARD & CO. ASTERS Queen of Market, Snowdrift, Crego, Giant Comet, HolienzoUern, Late Brandling, etc. Fine plants, ready for setting in open ground, S2.50 per 1000. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS Spencer, Indiana, U. S. A. Give credit where credit jg due — Mention Exchange Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEKD FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange BEGONIA BULBS liliun surstun .nn .nor, Do^ 8 to 9 inches 10.80 S Single. Separate colors $2.00 JIS.OO Slnftle. ML^ed colors.... ^ '= "= "" Double. Separate colors. Double Mixed coLors . . 75 15.C 3.00 25.00 2.50 20.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM Doz. 100 8 to 9 inches $1.60 $10.00 " ■ 2.25 16.00 GLOXINIA BULBS 100 1000 9 to 11 inches'. Mixed Colors $2.60 S Separate Colors .00 25 00 LiNum SpeCJOSUm ROSeUIII OT GLADIOLUS Rubrum no., m 100 1000 8to9inches $1.00 $6.50 Prize Winner Mixture $1.50 $12.00 9 to II inches 1.25 9.50 TUBEROSES Mammoth Double Pearl per 100 $1.00, per 1000 $9.00 No. 2 Double Pearl " " .50, " " 4.00 Write for our Wholeimle Lilt for Floriiu JOHNSON SEED CO. 217 Market Street - PHILADELPHIA. PA. II Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale fieidaad Garden Seeds Eatabllabed.1818. Writa for eis low Prices Light, Piatt and ElUoott Streets BALTIMORE, MP. miiscel'laneous goods of which this com- pany carries such a compreiensive sup- ply are also meeting with a fair demand. Plant trade is brisk with J. M. Thor- burn & Co., 53 Barclay St., and the counter seed sales are holding on well. There is a brisls demand also for Gladioli and Dablias, and other 'Summer flowering bulbs and roots are moving well. Auction sales every Tuesday and Fri- day at Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., continue to attract a number of buyers. The nursery sale season is now drawing to a close, and the bedding stock sales are now given special attention. The Midsummer catalog of Peter Hen- derson & iCo., 35 'Cortlandt St., will be sent out about June 1. This catalog, which this firm has issued for so many years, this year will be more complete and attractive than ever; its three col- ored covers featuring on the outside, back and front, the Strawberry fruits, render it especially prepossessing. The Ideal Power Lawn Mower, which (his company is offering, is meeting with a very large and satisfactory sale ; its compact form, the ease with which it can be worked and controlled, the quality of work that can be accomplished with it, and the small cost of operation, are some of its attractive features. There is noted in the windows of this firm this week a continued display of Dahlias, of which mention was made last week, produced from roots grown from seeds last year and forced in the greenhouse this season ; these blooms are of more than usual ex- cellence, mostly of the single and Peony- flowered type, and some of them probably will be heard from later. There was a private estate sale of very large decorative Palms on Tuesday of this week at the MaeNiff Hort. Co., 56 Vesey st. ; this was followed by heavy sales of bedding stock on Friday. So great is the crowd of buyers that gather at the auction sales of the MaeNiff Hort. Co., every Tuesday and Friday that it has been found necessary to remove part of the plant stages in the rear of the room, and put in a larger supply of chairs in order to accommodate those who attend the sales. Arthur T. Boddington of 342 W. 14th St. is still in Texas, where he recently attended the convention at Waco. All stocks at the store are cleaning up well, and the sales of seeds to sdiool children for school gardens, a matter in which Mr. Boddington is much interested, and to which he is giving considerable atten- tion, show that there is a" healthy and greatly increased interest in this line of work. At Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., there is at present from all appear- ances and according to reports, the heav- iest trade ever known in the history of the store, keeping the whole force on the move from morning until night, promptly (Continued, on Page 1198) i Asparagus Seed I Plumosus nanus e 1000 $2.00 e 5000 at $1.75 per 1000 A 10,000 at $1.60 per 1000 i Peonies In five colors ^ White, crimson, rose, pink | carmine, $10.00 per 100. I Tuberoses j o Dwarf Double Pearl, extra large | o size, $10.00 per 1000. | 1 Gladiolus and! Tigridias All the leading varieties. ^ Prices oh application. ^ |J.M.Thorburii(SCo. o ~ Tha Matt RtUabh Sfds " ; 53 Barclay Sircet, (T25), N[W YORK I Reciprocity— Saw i PRIMROSE XX SEED XX .ved Chinese Fringed. Many colors i SOc.; per 1000 $1.50; colors separate a PRIMULA Obconlca. New Giants. PRIMULA Kewensis. Sweet Yellow. PRIMULA Malacoldes. Giant Baby. haff°Ji CALCEOLARIA. 5RARIA ~ ds. 5Cc. GIANT PANSY. va^e'tles'lJitiiXlefeSSf 6000 seeds. Sl.OO; J4 pkt. SOc. Cash. Extras added. JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Write them you read this advt. In the Eschange PANS IBS IHEIENNIIIGS STRAIN , Small Plants, $3.50 per 1000. By mail 60o. j per 100. Seed, $1.00 pkg. of 5000. Cash with order fR IFHUIIUI^C Grower of ths finest PiSSns .D. Jinninu), lock box zsi sodikpom, oomi. Write them yon read tills advt. In cbe Cxcbsose :^ llay 16, isn't- The Florists' Exchange 1197 jaMaMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnnnMniinMnMnMnwnMnMnMnMDMnMnMn Boddington's Bulbs for Planting and for Sale in Your Store Boddington's Quality Large -Flowering Tuberous-Rooted Begonias Remember you may deduct 5% if cash accompanies the order Double-Flowering Tuberous-Rooted ! 100 per cent, double Single For planting i Scarlet White, Pui Large bulbs uble-flowered, Tuberous-Rooted Begonia Flowering Tuberous-Rooted I beds and where color effect is desired. Our stock :II be found true to color and free from mixture. Rose Salmon Pink, Light Orange e Yellow Copper measuring 1}4, inches and upward, lors mixed, 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100 large bulbs IJ^ inches and up, same c< I. per doz., $2.75 per 100, $25 per 1000. Single-flowered, Tuberous -rooted Begonia Double Begonias ^^^ Copper I ers and contain very large and choice ' Crimson White, Pure Scarlet Rose Large bulbs measuring IJ^ Inches ; colors or all colors mixed, 50 cts. per ( per 1000;, extra large bulbs IJ^ inches a above, 65 cts. per doz., §4 per 100, $55 j Duke Zeppelin. Intense, pure vermilion scar Lafayette. Rich, brilliant crimson scarl PHOSPHORESCENT (Double). A re Light Pink upward, separate , $3.50 per 100, $30 i a marvelous effect groups. Also well adapted SURPASSE DAVISII (Doub of a deep red, borne freely plant has the appearance o! certainly one of the most bi the free- flowering Begonias. red flowers, pro- when planted in for pot culture 1001 Sl.OO $7.60 10.00 I.OO 8.00 Boddington's Quality Gloxinias Gloxinia Erecta Grandiflora This popular flowering plant is coming into greater ogue than ever, not only as a pot plant for house lecoratlon, but also for cut flower purposes. Our by a specialist in Europe. King of the Reds. Dark scarlet $1 Madame Helene. White, with violet crown IMarquis de Peralta. White, red bordered.. lanche de Vera. White, rose bordered $ aflance. Glittering crimson Smperor William. Blue, white 100 1000 S4.25 S40.00 .60 4.25 40.00 Gloxinia Erecta Superbissima Great Princess Mathilde. White, with r Bulbs measuring 6 "" ^s. per doz.. ! measuring 8 t Blanc. Snow white. Boddington's Spotted Varieties. These .60 4.25 40.00 .60 4.2^ 40.00 All Colors Mljed. t dotted \ .rk. Flo dged witl riking and lovely variety- Spotted Hybrids. Whenever exhibited, tt intense interest. The delicate markings in i variety of forms add a special charm to tfc Sutton's3White. A giant white-flowered Her Majesty. This exquisite Gloxmia is passed by any other white variety. Thi as pure as newly fallen snow, and are bo stems, just clear of the elegantly recur Scarlet. In color this is the most brilliant i, being an intense, glowing scarlet variety ia habit. An admirable companion to Her Violet and white; fine variety. Gloxinia in [.50 per doz., $10.00 per ] MISCEUUAINEOUS BUUBS Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear) iference, 200 in a -. per 1000. inches in circumference, 100 in a 60 cts. per doz.. S3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Bulbs measuring 10 to 12 inches in circumference, 75 in a 75 cts. per doz., S5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Bulbs measuring 12 to 13 inches in circumference, 50 in a $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100, S75.00 per 1000. Monster bulbs measuring 13 inches and upward in circumfel 25 in a case, $1.50 per doz.. $12.00 per 100. Full cases at 1000 rate. Fancy-Leaved Caladiums A gratid English collection containing twelve varieties, personally selected by us from over one hundred sorts submitted by pressed leaves last Summer, from which we selected the cream. Extra fine bulbs in 12 varieties, $2.26 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Brazilian Collection of 12 varieties, $1.60 per doz., $12.00 per 100. Mixed Brazilian Varieties. $1.25 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Hyacinthus Candicans (Cape Hyacinth) Large bulbs, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000 Madeira Vines Large bulbs, $1.26 per )00. $12.00 per 1000. Lily of the Valley of Lily of the Valley for outside planting. These TO per doz., $15.00 per Tuberoses loo looo Double Pearl. Red seal brand, selected bulbs, 4 to 6 inches in circumference $1.00 S9.00 3 to 4 inches in circumfereoc* 75 5.00 Mexican Everbioomlng. 1.60 14.00 Bulbs, 8 to 1 1000. Calias, Spotted Leaf (Richardla albo-maculata) Very free Summer-blooming variety, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per Lycoris squamigera, or Amaryllis Halli (The Magic Lily of Japan) A perfectly hardy Amaryllis, producing beautiful pink flowers. Lycoris squamigera produces m early Spring foliage which grows until Ju'- ->-—--- - . .■ . . , M-__ later, as if by magic, the flower-stalks spring from the ground to height of 2 or 3 feet, developing an umbel of large and beautifi Lily-shaped flowers 3 to 4 inches across and from 8 to 12 m numbe of a delicate lilac pink. Very useful for cut flowers in the Summer. Strong-blooming bulbs, 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz.. $6.50 per 10 Tigridias (Boddington's New Hybrids) Giant flowers of red. white, yellow, orange, rose, crimson at gold, with shades and combinations of color never shown before t Tigridias. Any of the above, 40 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 100 Tigridias, Giant California CanarlenslB. Bright yellow. . - . Rosea. Fine pink. Grandiflora alba, color. , I crimson spots. $1.75 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. " For other bulbs, seeds or plants, see our Retail C Dieiytra Specfabilis (Bleeding Heart) Strong forcmg crowns, 75 cts. per doi., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 pet rLlIy the Nile). Al right blue flowers bloom. flower stalks, and lasting a long t $4.50 per 100. Alba. White variety. 50 cts. per doz., $4.00 per 100. APIOS tubcrosa (Tuberous-rooted Wistaria). Ousters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet frs- crance. Tubers, 20 cts. per doz.. $1.50 pet 100, $12.00 per lOOC. CALLA ElUottlana. Howers are large, rich dark i " S., Sis" EUCOMIS the itk; leavei Extra large bulbs, 25 i each, $2.60 per 1 respects like an Amaryllis. per 100. INCARVILLEA Delavayl (Hardy Gloxinia). The foliage resembles that of the Acanthus, while the blossoms appear like clusters of pink Gloxinias. It is extremely decorative. Strong roots, 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100. OXALIS Deppel. (Summer flowering). Pure white; very fine Laslandra. Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. Shamrock, l-ovcly clover-like foliage and pint blossoms Mixed Colors. Several colors. 10 cts. per doz., 35 cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. SPIR/EA palmata rosea. The beautiful deep pink, hardy Spiriea. $1.00 per doz.. 87.50 per 100. SPIR/SA Aruncus. The grand, hardy, white Spirna. 4 to 8 ' , $8.00 per r" ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman %\«!«ro'Rrc!iT' 1198 The Florists' Exchange s^ Michcirs Distinctive Primroses Primula Chinensis Ji Trd. Pkt. 60c.. Trd. Pkt. $1.00 Alba Magnifica, white Chiawick Red, red Duchess, white, rosy carmine; yel. eye Holhorn Blue Kermesina Splendens, crimson Rose Morn, pink Prize Mixture, even blending, all colors Primula Obconica Gigantea Trade Packet 50c. Lilacina, pale lilac Rosea, pink Alba, white Hybrida Mixed Kermesina, deep crimson Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seeds 100 50c., 1000 $3.2S, 5000 $15.00, 10,000 $29.C0 . Asparagus Hatcheri Seeds 100 $1.00. 250 $2.00, 500 $3.25, lOOO $6.00 MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE Dept. S.,51« Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. _ Reelprocity— Saw ASPARAGUS ,|UUMOUUS« 4t ^« *«*^*_®f • ^^i\ JOHN WILK 155 West 33rd Street Actum from the Penn. mud L I. Sutio NEW YORK CITY MY WINTER FLOWERING ORCHID SWEET PEA New Price List wiU be out in Jun ANT. C. ZV01AN[K, originator. Lompoc, Cal. i mentlop the Exchange Childs' Gladioli SEND FOR LIST JOHN LEWIS CHILDS VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE. Jersey, Chas. Wakefield, All Head, Early and Late Flat Dutch, and other varieties at 20c. per 100, 75c. per 500, Sl.OO per ,^39S- 10.000 and over at 85c. per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids, Boston Market and "" :r 100, 75c. per 500. Sl.OO (.Continued from page 1196) At Burnett Bi steady sale o£ all lines of goods is re- ported. Plant, bulb, root and seed sales alike are exceedingly brisk at Weeber & Don. 114 'Chambers St., and they are so large that long hours and plenty of hard work are necessary in order to keep up with the orders. Sales of all kinds of seasonable com- mercial plants, and the booking of or- ders for bulibs for Autumn delivery are very satisfactory with Roman J. Irwin, at 71 W. 23d st. The late call for rooted Carnation cuttings is especially notable. Mr. Irwin is now installed in his more convenient and spacious quar- ters m Room 1422, instead of 1210, at the number mentioned above. Johannes Mahling, representing the well known seed growing firm, Ets Andrfe Leroy & Co., H. Lorin, Succr. to Angers (France), arrived at New York on May 12 to pay his usual visit to the American and Canadian customers of his per 1000. Cash with order. R. VINCENT ;iR.nONS CO., IWhite Harsh, Md. Give credit where credit Is due — MeBtlon Exchauge Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweel Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of Fu-1 List of Flower and Garden Seeds Thomas J. Grey Co. Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 SODth Marhet St.. Boston, Mass. Write them yon read this advt. Ir Philadelphia Seed Trade Fred Cowperthwaite, of the Henry F. Michell Co., will speak before the Civic Improvement Association, CoUingswood, N. .T.. next Tuesday. His talk will be on "Beautifying the Home Grounds." The Henry A. Dreer, Inc., is in the midst of its annual May rush, and at Rivertou the siliipping department is working three nights a week in trying to keen up with the orders. At the store, Mr. Thilow reports everybody up to the eyes in work, and a visit here substantiates his statement. At the Moore Seed Co.'s everyone is busy. There is no decrease in counter trade and plant sales are continuing ac- tively. A full supply is daily attractive- ly arranged about the store, mail orders are also arriving plentifully. At the Johnson Seed Co.'s, beside the usual demand for the various items called for now, poultry and bee supplies are selling fast. W. Atlee Burpee, with his eldest son. Pavid CBurpee, sail Saturday, May 16. on the White Star liner Cedric from Boston, for Naples, stopping on the way at the Azores, Madeira. Gibraltar and -Vlgiers; due to reach Naples May 29. Mrs. Burpee and "Junior" sail on the George Washington. June 13, and will meet Mr. Burpee in Bremen or Paris. The party will be in London a few days before the Sweet Pea Show (scheduled for July 16) and will probably return on the Atlantic Transport liner leaving London July 2.5. Douglas Earl, son of Howard M. Earl of W. Atlee Burpee & . Co., and Alfred Putz. son of the Erfurt seedsman, and who has been with Burpee for the last two years, left Friday, May 15, via Sante Fe route for Lompoc, Cal., where they will spend several months helping Edwin Lonsdale in the growing of Sweet Peas at the Floradale estahlish- Howard M. Earl will start on his Cali- fornia trip about the end of May. The Southern trip of crop inspection for 1914 will be made by W. F. Therkild- son directly after the close of the Ameri- can Seed Trade convention, returning to Philadelphia about Aug. 1. Mr. Ther- kildson will meet his family in Washing- ton at the time of the convention and bring them on to Philadelphia before leaving for the South and Southwest. DoYLESTOWN, Pa. — There was a great outburst of jolly good fellowship at Ford- hook Farms here, May 7, on the oc- casion of the entertainment given the farmers of the "Poor Richard Club" by W Atlee Burpee, over fifty members and guests of the club being entertained in orthodox Fordhook Farm full measure hospitality. Detraining at Burpee's Crossing, the party donned linen dusters, broad-rimmed straw hats and red ban- danna handkerchiefs and, headed by the Ivilties' Band in its Highland costume, trudged the dusty road to the Burpee residence, every participant carrying a rustic instrument so as to give a real, farmerlike color to the occasion. The feature of the day was in the original songs composed for the event, embracing principally skits on advertising, the "Poor Richard Club" evidently beins composed of advertisers out for a good time. WE.STERN MAEiE-fTA, Pa.— iChas. John- son. wholesale seed merchant of this town, is on the straight Republican ticket for representative in the State Legislature from the second Lancaster district. Mr. Johnson has sent us a Mvetch of his ancestry and he certainly does come from good fighting stock. Taking a pride in the welfare of tihe men in the lines of business we represent, we trust that Mr. Johnson may be success- ful in the contest he is making, feeJin,; assured that if he wins, hns constituents will have secured a. straightforward and faithful representative. Catalogs Received Brlin. Mary- Strawberry Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. List of decorative flowering plants and vegetable plants for Spring. The Tyler Manufaoturin? Co., Rochester. N. Y.— Bidwell Automatic Sprayer & Sprayer Supplies. PorelgTi The Tokohama Nursery Co., ltd.. 21- S5, Nakamura, Tokohama, Japan- Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, etc. This com- pany has a New York address at Wool- worth Building. The catalog is gotten "P in fine style, freely and well illus- trated with pictures of much excellence. Not only are indoor plants figured, in- cliiaing orchids, and ferns, but outdoor sub.iects and trees, and shrubs. The hardy Lanx Dahunca is deserving of special attention. So interesting is this catalog because of the uncommon items ' " • "sted, Hardy Ivies Strong, 4-in., 3 to 4 ft., 3 to 4 branches, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000; out of 2}i- in., strong, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. STOCKS, HELIOTROPE, Double and Single ALYSSUMS, SALVIA, VINCA Variegata, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, PHLOX, CIGAR PLANTS, Strong, 2H-in., $2.00 per 100, $5.00 per 300. SWEET WILLUMS, GAILLARDLV Grandiflora COREOPSIS, HARDY PINKS, FORGET-ME-NOT FOXGLOVE, Field-grown plants, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Strong seedlings of SWEET WILLIAMS, FORGET-ME- NOTS, DAISIES, FOX- GLOVES and HARDY PINKS. Plants that will bloom this season, $2.50 per 1000. LETTUCE and CABBAGE Plants, $1.00 per 1000. TOMATO, $1.50 per 1000. PEPPER $2.50 per 1000; allthe best varieties. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL, PA. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade WE GROWCOLEUSAILTHE^ECR SOUND Bedder, Queen Leading Varieties in Smaller Lots Good, Strong, Clean, Well-rooted Cuttings Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order A. NAHLIK Successor to C. SCHULZE & SON Established 1875 261-275 LAWRENCE ST., FLUSHING. N. Y. . in the Exchange CANNAS Started Cannas, $2.00 per 100. Cannas from pots, $5.00 per 100. Alsace, Ro- busta, Berat, Bouvier, Buttercup, Humbert, F. Vaughan and Allemania. ZINNIAS and ASTERS. Sl.OO per 100, from pots. Queen of the Market, Comet, American Branching, in crim- son, pink, white, lavender and purple. J. B. SHURTLEFF & SON, Cushman Ave., REVERE, MASS. Give credit where credit la due — BJentlon E.'tcbapge FRADE ONL The Florists' Exchange The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of bay trees, bedding plants, bulbs, etc. SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the Sales Start at 11 a. m. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED from March 1st to July 1st, and September 15th to December 15th Send for Auction Catalogue WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS I Chicago Seed Trade I Until the spell of wet and cold weather that was experienced on Thursday and j Friday of the past week, the over-the- ! counter trade with all the seed stores j was reported to be considerably ahead of past seasons up to this particular time. Some houses say that their business to idate is 50 per cent, ahead of last season's i trade. The cold weather was only a ! temporary lull, as Saturday was a typi- j leal Spring day and the seed stores all | I took on again their wonted activity. I At Vaughan's Seed Store the Spring ] trade continues unabated. There are j purchasers for nearly everything the house has to offer. Certain lines of stock ! are growing less in demand, but there ' are always other items of stock coming j in that maintain a good average trade ] each day. Cabbage, Tomato, Pepper and ■ other vegetable plants have been in good I demand during the past week, also cer- I tain lines of Summer bedding plants — I Cannas, Geraniums, Salvias, and other , stock — have appeared on the market. 1 Pansy plants, always proved to be ' such good sellers at this season, are re- I ported to be in very short supply. It is j with much diiliculty any good stock of these plants can be had to meet the de- mand. The stock that is now coming in appears to be from Fall sown seed, and have become overgrown to such an I extent that they do not appeal to the I buyers like the smaller thrifty plants that could be produced from later sown seed. Winterson's Seed Store has had all i the business it could handle the past week, and up to the present time its j trade for this season has been very much I ahead of any season in the past. The de- I mand for shrubbery is still good, and the supply is amply large to meet all the demand there may be for this class of stock for a few more weeks to come. For the purpose of accommodating late pur- chasers this house has still in cold stor- age a full line of the best selling stock that can be handled for some time to The sale of Gladioli in general mix- tures has been good, but is now tapering off. It is noted with much interest that there is a very much increased demand from the owners of the large private es- tates in this section for the very best named varieties of Gladioli. This par- ticular class no longer wajits to plant the ordinary mixtures. There has recently been formed a number of ladies' garden societies along the North Shore that have taken up Gladioli culture as a specialty. This trade requires the very best vari- eties, the cost of which in many in- stances is no deterrent to their sale in large quantities. Such varieties as Panama, Blue Jay, Niagara, Peace, Chi- cago White, and the old stalndbys, Amer- ica and Mrs. Francis King have been in splendid demand by this trade for some few weeks past. John Degnan states that considering the unusual disappointment that many growers sustained this season with their early flowering Tulips, it is gratify- ing to note that the outdoor crop that is^ now in bloom, or nearly so, with all their customers, is showing up remarkably well. This stock is all (bloom- ing uniformly and complaints are very few. A. Henderson & Co. reports business quiet in the wholesale line at this time, the sale of Spring stock being now prac- tically over. Boxwoods have had a good sale, all stock on hand being readily dis- posed of. Such articles as Sphagnum that is in constant use with the trade the entire season around, is being shipped out daily, Guy Keyburn is in the city SWEET CORN STOWELL'S EVERGREEN, $0.75 per peck, $1.25 per half bushel, $2.25 per bushel ONION SEED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS $0-80 per pound SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 1-00 OHIO YELLOW GLOBE 1-00 Choice stock and good germination. Crop 1913. OTHER SPECIALTIES ARE: Tomato, Cauliflower, Onion Sets, Cabbage, Onion, Sweet Corn, Egg Plant, Pepper and Celery Seed Write tor Catalogue and Trade List • J. AUG. DRAKE, Seedsman, Chester, N. J. Its Own Salesman Mr. G. S. Ramsburg. and they intend sendii ndid. 1 planted two large I Greenwich, Conn.. April 30, 1914. s of seed of your Silver Pink Snapdragon, for which [ bought my seed from you last year, and it cer- ge benches and have been cuttmg since Christmi^, s of bloom. Several of my gardener friends have admired the beds rders to you this season. Yours IgajtMuHy^^^ ^^^^^^^ Supt. to J. H. Flagley, Esq. it for the one great money-making Snapdragon. There are others. RAMSBURG'S SEEDLING SILVER PINK — two blossoms to one of any variety m existence. _ Its c shell pink that sells first wherever a Snapdragon is wan Id for productiver Lt^that silvery s g shade of pink, n i at §3.00 per 100 ;.50; 7 for $5.00. G. S. RAMSBURG, Somersworth, N. H. for a few days, and A. Miller is on a visit to relatives in Texas. The Eatekin Seed House of Shenan- doah, Iowa, reports the receipt of a letter bearing a foreign postmark one day last week, and on opening it found it contained an order for Oats, Speltz, Wheat and garden seed from a Dutch farmer in Paarl, Transvaal, South Africa. The shipment will hold the record for distance of any order shipped by this house. This makes three big orders to go out of Shenandoah to foreign lands, one to Japan and one to Australia. Baltimoee, Md. — ^The seed house of J. Bolgiano & Son held a flower market at Pratt & Light sta, on Monday, May 11, marking a red letter day in the his- tory of the finm, the sales exceeding those of any day since the great fire of 1904. P.etween 9 and 11 o'clock in the morning tie firm disposed of 6000 two-year-old Hose bush«s and thousands of Pansy plants. Other special sales will follow, one or two a week, until June 1. The sailes have been advertised as from Bolgi- ano's Flower Market. (^t«^jj^i«v3 A Valuable Paper le Exchange is too valuable a paper liss and should be in every florists' '. and I am going to trv and put ere.— F. E. B., Bridgeport. Conn. STOCK SIZES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago New York ASTERS Seeds, Plants or Blooms For high grade stock, write or wire lifRBlRT & riEISHAllER Aster S McMINNVILLE, ORE. CYCLAMEN Splendens Glganteum Our strain of Cyclamen none. August Seedlings. plants, twice transplanted fro well-grown plants from 2}^-in. pots, t5.50 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, John Doyle, Beaute Poitevine, Jean Viaud, strong plants from 2H-in. pots. S3.00 per 100. S25.00 per 1000; S. LOO 100, pots, 50U.UU per luuu. lEGONIA gracilis (best pink bedder) and LumiDOSa (red) from 3-m. pots, m bud and bloom. $6.00 per '"" ASPARAGUS Spre " " """.SIS roftheaboveat the 1000 I Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. bloom. $6.00 per 100. S4o 100. lls'So^per 1000™ SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For Immediate Delivery The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists in SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now ready Prices on application GUADALUPE. CAL. 1200 The Florists' Exchange -TO THE TRADE- HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Geniiany •~~—^^—~ (Established in 17S7) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS Specialties: Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, KoM-Rabi, Leeks. Lettuces Onions Peas Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes. Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations, CincrL-ias. Gloxinias' Larkspurs, Nasturtmms, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias etc. . (--ataiogue Iree on application. HEmYMETTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIE.S (miied). The most perfect and most beautiful in the world, S6.00 per oz., S1.75 per 'A oz., Sl.OO per H oz. Postage paid. Cash OUR MOTTO.—The Best The Market Affords Place Your Import Orders Now for fall Delivery, 1914 LILIUM GIGANTEUMS ULIUM MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS ROMAN HYACINTHS AZALEAS PALMS ROSES, ETC. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK HortictdtureJ Importers and Exporters De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free application ROEMER'S%"£fz''E'' PANSIES HRBDERICK ROEMER Quedlinburg, fiermany Free Seed No matter if they owned no ground Regai^dless of tbeir need The busy statesman sent around A lot of gratis seed. He thought beyond a bit of doubt 'Twas goSdly work, indeed; That many votes for him would sprout From all this gratis seed. He didn't figure things quite right As critics are agreed. The crop of votes was very light He got from gratis seed. — Louisville Courier-Journal. Flower Seeds for Children's Gardens The Lancaster County Florists' Club presented enough packets of flower seeds to the Children's Gardens Association to brighten up the whole of Lancaster, aad the gratitude of the association and the eagerness with which the children received the seeds more than paid the bill incurred from a Philadelphia seed house from whom they were procured. The next meeting of the club is May 1 ._j "■"-■'nng Plants" the subject. Albert M. Hekb. 21, and The Finest Existing Lichen Moss Sold under guarantee direct JTom T. LEIDENIUS. Abo, Finland Keelproclty-Saw It In the Exchange, ROOTED CUTT!NGS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Gloria, PaciBc Su- Pno™&J?5 '^5*^^S="'''i ''""y Ros'- SlOO per 100. White and Yellow Bonnafion, Ciirysolora per 100. Ramapo, S2.00. '^'^ " blooming plants, Chas. Razer SWEET ALYSSUM $1.75 per 100. SALVIA, ' 'Bonfli 21i-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. COLEUS. ties, ' ■ ■ 2)f-i STOCKS, Reciprocity— Saw It in the Exchange YOURS '^^V ASKING Opportunity in every issue Uruguayan Government Seed Inspection The National Bureau for Inspection of Live Stock and Agriculture of the De- partment of Industry of Uruguay an- nounces the opening of a division for the analysis of seeds. Any known seed for agricultural purpose will be scientifically examined as to the following properties : (1) Identity and class; (2) purity, determining the proportion of mixture of other kinds of seeds; (.3) germinating power, showing the proportion of live seeds; (4) for the presence of noxious seeds or disease germs; (5) weight per hectoliter. A small fee will be charged for the above analysis. This bureau has pub- lished the following pamphlets tor free distribution : Practical ,\dvice to Horticulturists. Practical Advice to Farmers. The Utility of Trees. Wheat Culture. General Rules and Purpose of the Bureau. The Soil of Uruguay. The Cultivation of the Orange in De- partment of Montevideo. The Physical Analysis of Seeds. — Daily Consular Report, No. .98. Silkworm Culture in California Through the activities of a woman's silk-cukure society, 5,000,000 silkworms will be raised during the coming season at the society's station in Napa County, Cal. According to the California press, the association has 750 Mulberry trees growing on its lands and more are being planted. S. A. F. 0. H. obje 5 complc ction ha tration Charles same bee ■J ■ '- " _ filed reg:istration of the Antirrhinun vine by Charles Rathjen, 813 Ci Janesville, Wis., same also complete. Public notice Mrs. B. B. Tuttl for registration the orchid de- person objecting to scribed belo the reg-lsi proposed requ the to of the e objection to the regis- Liatiuii Liie Kaii^e will be made three weeks from this date. Iffilio-oattleya Tuttlese, derived by crossing Cattleya Thayeriana with the pollen of Ljelia Perrinii. Habit of growth much like Laelia Perrinii; leaf aiid pseudo-bulbs dark green, suffused reddish mediate betwe( and petals ligl arple Flowers inter- 'of C. Thayerian members in good standing in the society, ember has not received same, overlooked pay- that ceipt of the 1914 ng th vin be membership quest, which should include 75 The Convention The arrangements for the c( meetings and trade exhibit nient. The trade advantageous and - exhibition will be main floor of the Meetings will be 7hich have been set aside by the advisory commit- tee for the use of the Ladies S. A. F., the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Flo- rists' Hail Association, and meetings of as submitted notification to this office. The inquiries received thus far would indicate that the trade exhibition in Boston will excel any other similar show in the history of the society ' " " ' " All spaces of the Mechanics' Building are favorable for any trade exhibit. The entrance and exit marked on the diagram between blocks 56 and 67 will not be used. There will be. only one entrance and exit, and that adjoining the secretary's office. The official sign, including the rental of upright or stand in which to place in their order for signs, if possible, the same time they reserve space, so that they will be ready for the exhibitor upon his arrival at the hall. The let- tering permitted on these signs is one line for the firm's name, one line for the business, and one line for the ad- dress, a total of three lines. Selling of goods by persons not hav- J ill jjoj be permitted firm shall have ing engaged space When Ifor" to le exhibitor takes posse -ate per sq. ft. for space : charge fo ' European Nurserymen's Federations The German Nursery Federation totals some 9000 members and has an income of about $32,500. Membership of the Federation is regarded as a title of honor and almost essential to any business of importance. It wields a power in the trade and public matters only dreamed of here as yet, controlling prices and many other matters only to be dealt with by an absolutely united body. The French Nursery Federation has a membership of 3500, while the Horticultural Trades As- . sociation of Great Britain and Ireland has only 400. "What might not be ac- complished," says the Horticultural Ad- vertiser, "if all of us realized our duties and the absolute necessity of organiza- tion under modern conditions." Trade List Plan LYSS __ _ PARAGUS Sprengeri, SNAPDRAGONS, Gei man WALLFLOWER, German IVY, OTHON NA crassifoUa, variegated ICE PLANT TRADESCANTIA, CLEMATIS paniculata HYDRANGEA Otaksa, SWAINSONA alba ABUTILON Savitzii, OXALIS, EUONYMUS radicans, variegated, LANTANAS, PETUNIA Star, STEVIA variegated and dwarf, CHRYS- ANTHEMUMS, best varieties, CARNATION Enchantress, SCHIZANTHUS, variegated PERIWINKLE. Plants from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, PETUNIA double white, OXALIS, ROSE GERANIUMS, GER. MAN IVY, ENGLISH IVY, FUCHSIAS 4 varieties. AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, variegated PERIWINKLE. Plants from 4-in. pots, 10c. each. AMPELOPSIS VeitchU, DRAC/ENA Indl- visa, POINSETTIA dormant, ENGLISH IVYi DRAC^NA Indivisa. Strong, 6-ln. pots, S3.00 DRAcSvA Indivisa. S-in. pots, S2.50 per dozen. CLEMATIS. Large-flowering varieties, 25c. each. CFI5FI F 11* and Westmoreland Sts. . EiaCLC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange SEASONABLE STOCK ,00 ,, ACHYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings. S0.75 S7.00 2'4-ia 2.60 20.00 ANTIRRHINUM (Buxton'sand Rams- burg'sStrains). Rooted Cuttings.. 1.75 15.00 0; 3K-in.. cannasV Bouvier, Egandale .75 Chas. Henderson, L. Patry 1.85 Pres. McKinley, Pres. Meyer, Louise, D. Harum &Mad.Crozy 2.25 ' ~ Eisele, Express and King Humbert Duke of York DRACAENAS, e^in GERANIUMS, Rose. 2M PETUNIAS. "iMlinV. Variegated and Purple 3K-in. . 6.00 50.00 SALVIA. Rooted Cuttings 1.00 S.OO 214-in ■ 2.S0 20.00 VINCAS «6.00, S8.00 and 10.00 VERBENAS, Lemon. 2M-in 5.00 3K-m 10.00 THE PECKHAM FLORAL CO. R. F. D. No. 165 FAIRHAVEN, MASS Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange ROSE GERANIUMS Out of 4-in. pots. . . . S7.00 NIEREMBERGI A Out of 3-in. pots S.OO Out of 2-in. pots 2.5O Double White PETUNIAS Out of 4-in. pots, cut for funeral work. White or Green variegated, out of 2-i CLEMATIS Paniculata Out of 3-in. pots. . 5.00 Seedlings 50 GLECOMA (Ground Ivy). Out of 3-in. pots. 3.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Out of 3-in. pots. 5.00 PARLOR IVY Out of 3-in. pots 3.00 Cash with order. SAMUEL V. SMITH 3323 Goodman St., Philadelphia, Pa. Give credit where credit l3 due — Mentloti Erchaage SNAPDRAGONS White, pink, yellow, crimson or mixed, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. TABLE FERNS, 3-inch, S4.00 per 100. Albert WniBoergcr,''^5?T.'"^' Reciprocity— Saw it Id the Exchange ENGLISH IVY ALBERT NIRK,Nutley,N,J. Reciprocitr — Saw It In the Escbapge Floral Designs de Luxe ^^'s? I The Florists' Exchange 1201 THE TIME TO PLACE ORDERS need in June, July and Augu Here; IS RIGHT NOW! a few things you will be sure to need before long : CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 2}^-in., $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 3-in., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica and Chinensis. 2J^-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 2H-in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire Cincinnati. 2^-in., $17.50 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine. 2J-^-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. 2M-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FERN FLATS. All varieties, $2.00 per flat; 10 flats, $17.50. PRIMULA Obconica . Gigantea Seed. Separate colors, 90c. per 1000. PRIMULA Chinensis Fimbriata Seed. 90c. per 1000. CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora and Semi-Dwarf Seed. 50c. per tr. pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English Strain. In separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, German Strain. $6.00 per 1000. (Both of the highest strain obtainable.) PANSY SEED. Giant Flowering Prize Florist Mixture. As good a strain as can be obtained at the highest price. 50c. per tr. pkt.; $1.50 per 34 oz.; $5.00 per oz. // in, need of Roses, Carnations and Chrysan- themums— write us. We can take good care of all orders placed with us. A postal will bring you our catalogue. Let us hea^ from you. S. S. SKIDELSKY a CO. 1004 Betz Bldg. -:- PHILADELPHIA. PA. Chrysanthemums 1000 $15.00 12.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 Chas. Razer, 2-in. pots - - - Chas. Razer, Rooted Cuttings Chrysolora, 2-in. pots - - - Chrysolora, Rooted Cuttings - Cullingfordii, Rooted Cuttings - Cash wilb order. G.BRUNO PLADECK Elmhurst, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings April and May delivery. S2.00 per 100, S18.00 per 1000. 2)i-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. following varieties: Pink Shaw Patty Yellow Bonnafion Wm. Turner Golden Glow Amorita Unaka (Early Pink) Early Snow United States Cut Flower Co. ELMIRA. N. Y. CANNAS D. Harum, M.50; ESandale Shenandoah, »l.SOj America, $1.75; Austria, $1.00; Pennsyl- vania, $1.85; Marlborough, $1.85; B. Beauty, $2.50; Kate Gray, $1.25; Bouvier, $1.85. All . Nutt. and mixed. REX BEGONIAS. Miied. GERANIUMS, Buchner, S. f $1.86 per 1 SCOTTII FERNS. 4-in.. 10c. i. H. DANN & SON. WESTFIELD, N. Y. GWe credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Mobile, Ala. W. H. Reynolds, president, and J. A. Dur, secretary and treasurer, issued a call for a meeting of the Gulf Coast Horticultural Society at the Chamber of Commerce in Mobile, on Saturday, May 9. This society has for its primary pur- pose the promotion of Citrus fruit, Pecan and truck growing. The society hopes to have at least a thousand members in the near future. M. B. Gulfport, Miss. To Conduct Model Nursery George Chevalier is clearing the vaeant block in the rear of the City Hall at Gulfport of its heavy growth of weeds and will convert it into a floral nursery, mostly for demonstration purposes. This lot is In plain view of the L, & N. Rail- road, and thousands of passengers will have an opportunity to note what this soil and climate are capable of produc- ing in the way of flowers. The flat will be inclosed with a wire fence, and it bids fair to become one of the city's beauty spots. M. B. New Orleans, La. A Flower Parade The first flower parade ever ar- ranged on the city playgrounds of New Orleans, La., will take place on Sunday afternoon at the Taylor playgrounds, un- der the auspices of the Playground Com- mission and the Parents' Club. The parade will consist of Marathon runners, go-carts, baby carriages, express wagons, and the like. The flowers and decorations have been prepared by the children of the playground and their parents. In addition to the parade there will be patriotic songs sung by the chil- dren of the Judah P. Benjamin School. Most of the Benjamin children are regu- lar attendants on the Taylor play- Seasonable Plants and Cuttings SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Uieoall-inaniip CtnoL I Roosevelt Fems, best of tlie Boston type Miscellaneous mock strong bench pUnts. $5.00 per lOO, $40.00 per 1000. Whitmanl compacta, strong, — -1 per 100, S40.00 F Beeonla Chatelaine, 2}i-in 6.00 50.00 Cannas, best varieties, 3-in 3.00 26.00 Cannas, King Humbert, 3-in.. 4.00 30.00 5000 Carnation Motcliless. Strong, 2M-in 15.00 140.00 Daisy, True Boston Yellow, Rooted Cuttings 3.00 26.00 Daisy, True Boston Yellow, laUi ■s, 2M- 100. Rose Plants 2^ mch Own Root Grafted 100 1000 lOQ 1000 Kiilarncy Brtlliant. $30.00 $250 $36.00 $300 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 7.50 60 17.50 160 Double Whil ~ " Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in 15.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 5-in 26.00 English Ivy. Strong 4-in 16.00 Gardenia VeitchU. 2}i-in 7.00 60. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2-in 2.00 17. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 3-in 4.00 Gladiolus America Finest bulbs 2.00 14. Hydrangea Otaksa. 2Ji-in... . . 4.00 35.00 Hydrangea. Best French varie- 2M-1 Petunia, Double White. 2>i-in 2.5 i.OO HilUngdon White KiUarney. Pink KlUamey.. Mrs. Aaron Ward., 7.60 60 7.50 60 7.50 60 7.50 60 12.6 !.50 120 !.60 120 !.60 120 60 12. 60 12.50 120 $8.00, 1000 $75.00. 2K-i 4.00 35.00 . - Nelroae. Rooted Snapdragons, ' Silver Pink, ' Yel low. White, Red, 2Ji-in Vinca Variegata. 2-in.'.'.'.'.'.'.!'..' 2.'5( Vinca Variegata. Strong 4-in. .lO.OC Cyclamen Seedlings The following, $3.60 per 100, $30. right - ■ -._... Ink, 2K-in. p< Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek). 2)i-m.. $8.00 per 100. 260 or more at 1000 rate. Ferns Boston Ferns, well established bench plants, $3.50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. Send for Complete Catalogue of Plants and Cuttings For other stock, see Classified Pages 1233-33-34 Mrs.Taft 7.50 American Beauty, Prices on all other varieties on application. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings "~"~ioo~Tm5" Alice Salomon. Early white. . $.=^.00 $40.00 Chieftain (Pii,k like Bonnaffon) . 7.00 60.00 Wm. Turner and Brutus 4.00 35.00 WWte, and Pink Chadwlck 3.00 25.00 The following, $3.00 per 100. $20.00 per 1000: WWte Eaton, Early Snow, E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood Hall, Wliite Frick, Nonin, Chrysolora, Yellow Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Merry Jane, Dolly Dimple, Comoleta, W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink Frick, Winter Cheer, Hirondale, Harvard, Cul- lingfordii, Pink Gem, Ramajw, L / The followinR, $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000: Ivory, Polly Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance, Jones (Bonnaffon selected stock). Yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow, Unaka, Pink Ivy, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Amorita, McNIece Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered •MUMS. Rooted Cuttings, 100 $2.00. 1000 $17.50; 2M, 100 $3.00, 1000 $26.00. ROMAN J. IRWIN crgv 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK -Mention Exchan ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS ir:rr/cut«„.s. Early Snow, Maud Dean, Yellow Bonnaaon, MHiite Bonnafion, Patty, Comoleta, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. ^ ,^ Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Unaka, Harvard, Dolly Dimple, Roman Gold, Money Maker. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. W. R. Brock, December Gem, fine Thanksgiving White. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. , „. , „ Chadwlck Supreme, White Chadwick, Golden Chadwick, Pmk Gem. $2.50 per 100. Sold up to June 10th. POMPONS. Souvenir d'Or, Qtiinola, Lulu, Miss Jtilia, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lagravere. $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Special price on M. Bonnafion and M. Dean in large quantities. I have 100,000 Cuttings in sand now, and can fill orders on most varieties at AI^THUR COOMBS, Wholesale Florist West Hartford, Oonn. SPECIAL ! 'MumRootcdCyltings ^^ ^^ ^^^ \ nnmiAa\rt ^ ... rSmlrh's Advance grounds The promptly at 5.30 o'clock. parade will start For a Few Days M. Bonnafion, M. Dean, S1.50 per 100. SIO.OO ""'chas.' Razer, Chrysolora, Unaka, Roman Gold. White Bonnafion, Pacific Supreine, Minnie Eailev. S. Advance, Garza, Miss Julia, Lula Ouinota G. Glow, eI Snow,'R. HaUiday, SI 50 per 100, $11.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. I have a great many thousand oi each of these varieties, striking root. This is fine stock, large, soft and well rooted. 2000 Ricard GERANIUMS. SH-m. pots, m bud and bloom, Sc. ARTHUR COOMBS, West Hartford, Conn. Comoleta YeUoV_ White Bonnafion Polly Rose Yellow Frost Helen Frick Papsworth Enguehard Roman Gold 3000 3;.- LOOK LOOK LOOK 20 000 fine Vincas, from 2J^-inch pots, at $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash with order please. Both Phones. State St. Gardens W. T. Hillborn, Prop. NEWTOWN, PA. Write tJiem you read this advt. in the Exchange {Smith's Advance Early Snow HalUday Unaka Pacific Supreme 1A11 at f Chas. Razer $1.75 Wells' Late Pink p. 100 \ Chadwick $15.00 Dolly Dimple I p. 1000 I Chrysolora Vincas, S7.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES QUIDNICK, R. I. (J. H. Gushing, Prop.) P. O. Anthony, R. I. Reciprocity — Saw tt In the Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH © CO. ADRIAN. MICH. Exchanae"re'^for the" ^■^P.tfoE. ''oNLY. 1202 The Florists' Exchange m CARNATION SUPPORT CO. MANUFACTURES OF Self-Tying Carnation Supports and Rose Stakes (Patented) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA 500,000 Carnations We are devotiriR our whole plant to the production of Carnation Rooied Cuttings. Our rondi- tiona are the best and we are producing the very finest stock. The rooted cuttings we are now ship- ping are superior to most 2-in. stock sent out. Will be glad to send you samples that you mav see jiut what It is. Ail cuttines/rom stock plants grown for cuttings only and arc large and verv fine. We also have some choice potted stock for April. May and June delivery. Place your orders ahead for potted stock if you want to be sure of it. 100 1000 2-in. inn 1000 2-in. Enchant: Enchant Enchantress. Rose pink. Mrs. C. W. Ward. Pink.. 3.5.00 White Wonder 3.5.00 Rosette. Dark pink; hi ure White Enchantress. Order si Smith & Gannett, °^^.^^^' Carnation Cuttings ^:^!I^°; . . . _ *^ ized in this Une i , Vigorous Stock 100 1000 100 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 $3.25 WUte Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.25 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.25 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 3.25 spared to pro- have epecial- for years and 100 1000 100 Rosette $3,50 $30.00 $3.75 C. W. Ward 3.00 25.00 3.25 White Wonder 3.50 30.00 . Gloriosa 3.50 30.00 3.75 A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Reciprocity— Saw II la t Ready Now for Immediate Delivery Philadelphia Pink CARNATION The best in sight today. 2-inch pot plants, $12 00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. r2l8 Betz BIdg., PHILADELPHIA ^ ^ CARNATIONS r.DMtNERSMNSCO. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA Vinca Variegated Strong plants, from 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3J-2-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Carnations S. G. BENJAMIN FISHKILL, N. Y. SPLIT CARNATIONS QKickl3r.T.«MaT'aiid cheaply inead«d. No tools rsqutred Pillsbiirif CarsatiM Staple Patented laos aOOO for $1.00 pofltpaid I. L. PILLSBURT OALESBURG, ILL. edit Is due— Mention Exchange SO.UTHERN STATES— Continued The various florists have been liept Inis.v during the past week:, with funeral and wedding decorations. .1. \V. Bierhorst has been Isept alert with funeral work. Choice Spring flow- ers, also Roses. Sweet Peas. Phloxes. Pansies and Lilies, artistically arranged with ferns were the flowers used. Market trade during the past week has surpassed Mr. Bruno Werner's high- est expectations. He has a beautiful as- sortment of Sweet Peas. Another dis- tinguishing feature of his nursery is his outdoor Marechal Xiel — exceptionally fine blooms. The Horticultural Society will hold its monthly meeting on the 21st of this month, at the Association Hall of Com- merce. M. B. Nashville, Tenn. Collective Advertising The weather man has been giving lis a variety for the past three weeks, some days being warm and pleasant while others were rather eool and cloudy. A good amount of rain has fallen. Stock of all kinds is plentiful and all orders for Jlother's Day were filled. Al- though white Carnations were in great demand, other flowers, as well as pot plants, sold very readily. All the local florists combined their advertising, thereby being able to use much larger space without attaching any florist's name to the advertisement. This way of advertising seems to be very effective, as it takes away the appearance of com- , mercializing this day, and each florist I ^S— (I^ SELF-TIED ftOSE STAKES "THE LOOP THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price Lis gains direct results from their respec- tive customers. In all the advertising the idea of sending mother flowers or a nice plant was carried out effectively. The committee on advertising appointed by the society visited the editors of the local papers and persuaded them to omit anything that would bring the white Carnation before the public, men- tioning in particular that any white flower worn in honor of the deceased mother was appropriate. Judging from the boxes of cut flowers and plants sold for this occasion this advertising cam- paign certainly proved a success with very little expense to each individual florist. A. J. McNuTT. LouisTille, Ky. The opening of the Spring racing sea- son in Louisville found the city packed with strangers. A large dinner dance was given in the evening following the Derby at the Jockey Club. At the same time the Shriners were getting together in Louisville for their trip to Atlanta, Ga., and several large theater parties were given during the evening. Funeral business during the week was fair. Mother's Day was a good deal more largely observed from the florists' view- point than ever before. While few of the orders were for any large amount, still the numbers booked were fairly good. For Mother's Day Jacob Sdiulz had a wax figuire representing a mother sitting at a table with her em- broidery. The old lady was in the act of opening one of Mr. Schulz's $1 "de luxe" boxes. A card was displayed which bore the inscription: "Don't for- get Mother's Day." J. Robert Miller, manager of the C. H. Kunzman estate, who has been ill for several months, recently improved to a point where he was able to he around the greenhouses, but is feeling pooilv again. As a result of his illness he has become nearly deaf, but the doctors have hopes of bringing him around shortly. A big rain and windstorm hit Louis- ville late on Thursday evening, Mav 7, and in the course of the storm blew against the windows of Mrs. M. D. Reim- ers' store so hard that it cracked one of the big plate glass panes from top to bottom. The window had toeen dressed just one hour before for Derby Day, and it was rather hard luck. Heavy ropes were stretched around the window to keep the public from getting too close until after the damage could be repaired. The building is responsible for all glass breakage, and Mrs. Reimers only had to contend with having the window prac- tically spoiled for two days. This is the second time that the window has blown out. The store window of Will- iam Walker was blown out last year, but this time they put supports behind the glass, and closed up all windows and doors tightly until after the storm bleM over. Miss Nellie Able, niece of Mrs. C. B. Thompson, an assistant bookkeeper at the store, went to Atlanta, Ga.. with the Louisville Shriners. She went with Mrs. C. M. Nevin, her sister and Mr. Nevin. She expects to be away about two weeks. Mrs. M. D. Reimers had the decora- tions for a big breakfast at the Penden- nis Club of Louisville early on the morn- ing of Derby Day. This breakfast was called a "Derby Breakfast" and was a big society event. The rooms were d(X-nrated in green and yellow, the derby col.irs. and Darwin Tulips were lars-elv used in the decorations. About fifty people were present at the breakfast, and each lady had a handsome corsage bouquet of orchid.s. Fred Haupt, Jefferson St., was also kept busy on Derby Day. J-trs. C. B. Thompson reports anotlior good week. Funeral work was fairly (Continued on page 1204) Coleus Salvia ' . S2.50perl00. Rooted Cuttings for May 2oth, at S5.00 per 1000. 2-in. SALVIA BonBre, good stock, 82.00 SNAPDRAGONS Some 5000 left, separate colors, red, white, yel- low .and pink, .it 2c. each; any quantity. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS S2..50 per 100; same rate per 1000. ASTER PLANTS Outdoor-grown stock, ready June 1st. Queen of the Market and Late Branching, in separate colors, S2.50 per 1000. An assortment of the newer varieties, all labeled, S.3..50 per 1000. A few from 2-in. pots, ready now, SIO.OO per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. QlvecredltwherecredltlBdue — Mention Exchange The New Carnation "Alice" A beautiful shade of CLEAR, BLUSH PINK, midway between Gloriosa and Enchantress. A Marvellous Bloomer PETER FISHER, ^^kkt Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange GERANIUMS 3'A-i VINCA Variegated. 3. 4 and 4H-in. pots. lOc, 12Hc. and 15c. SALVIA Splendens. 3'A-m. pots, S5.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. 3>.^-in. pots, S6.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 3H and 4-in. pots, S6.00 and SS.OO L(?BELIA, Kathleen Mallard. 3-in. pots. 55.00: 2M-in., S2.50 per 100. CANNAS, McKlnley, Henderson, Vaughan and D. Harum. S5.00 per 100; King Humbert, S6.00 per 100. Cash with order. E. C.ROGERS - ROSLINDALE, MASS. Give credit 'where credit is due — Mention Exchange STOCK YOU NEED ,00 VINCA Variegata. 3'2-in S6.00 BEGONIA Vernon and Erfordi. 3.14 -in 3.00 AGERATUM. 214-in 3.00 SNAPDRAGON. 3.in 6.00 COLEUS Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder. 2,H-in 2.50 SALVIA 2M-in.. SS.OO; 3-in 4.00 MADAME SALLEROI. 2M-in.. S3.00; 3-in. 4.50 ALTERNANTHERAS. Red and yellow. ... 2.00 GERANIUMS, Castellane and S. A. Nutt. Boston and Whitmani' FERNS. ' O-iii., 50c. Boston FERNS. 7-in., Sl.OO. Assorted FERNS. 2}4-m., strong, healthy plants, 30c. each 25.00 KENTIA Forsteriana Combination, 3 in a pot, 4-in.. 30c. KENTIA Forsteriana Combination, 3 in a pot, 5-in., 50c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in., 35c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 5-in.. 50c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 6-in., Sl.OO. FRANK N. ESKESEN. MADISON. N. J. Give credit where credit is due — Mention E-Kchange CECIL BROWN ^JSnJ^Sit^n'e^-'JerllS: weeping Cdeus '^iZ^.T^i^^^-olVf^: Rooted Cuttings. Ready for 2-m. pots, stocky. »1.50 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 4-m.. 10c.; 3-in., Sc; 2-in., 2c. ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., 10c. Cash with order, please. J. W. C. Sealy, Lynbrook, L. I., N. Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange Chrysanthemums Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffon, Charles Razer, Jeanne Nonin, Sl.OO per 100, $10.00 per lOOO ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings, 81.00 per 100. TOMATO PLANTS, Earliana, Dwarf Cham- pion, Stone. 2i>-in. pots, strong, Sl.OO per 100. E. A. WALLIS © CO., Berlin, N. J. Reciprocitj— Saw it in the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1203 Dreer's Select Roses SELECTED TWO-YEAR-OLD STOCK FOR YOUR RETAIL TRADE The Dreer Roses for bedding are strong field-grown plants which were potted during the Winter months, stored in cold houses and frames, and are now in the best possible condition to turn over to your retail customers for outdoor planting. They must not be compared to dormant cellared stock and all are in 5- or 6-inch pots, according to the growth of the variety. HYBRID-TEA ROSES Antoine Rivoire $30.C Arthur R. Goodwin 30.C Belle Siebrecht 30.C Betty 30.C Caroline Testout 25.C Chateau Clos Vougeot 35.C Countess of Gosford 30.C Dean Hole 30.( Duchess of Wellington 40.( Duchess of Westminster 50.C Earl of Warwick 30.C Edward Mawley 75.{ Farbenkonigin 30.( Franz Deegen 30.( Florence Haswell Veitch 75.( George C. Waud 30.( General MacArthur 30.( Gustav Grunerwald 30.C Gruss an Teplitz 25.( Grace Molyneux 35.( Irish Brightness $35.00 Joseph Hill 30.00 Jonkheer J. L. Mock 30.00 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 25.00 KUlarney 30.00 Konigen Carola 30.00 Laurent Carle 30.00 Lady Ashtown 30.00 La France 30.00 La Tosca 30.00 Lady Ursula 50.00 Lady Alice Stanley 50.00 SELECT STANDARD SORTS AND RECENT INTRODUCTIONS Per 100 Mme. Melanie Soupert j.ju.uu Mme. Philippe Rivoire 30.00 Mme. Ravary 30.00 Mme. Segond Weber 30.00 Marquise de Sinety 40.00 Mary Countess of Ilchester 35.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 30.00 Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell 50.00 Mrs. George Shawyer 50.00 Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller 40.00 Mrs. Walter Easlea 50.00 Lyon ^""""^"^ 30.00 Mme Abel Chatenay 30.00 30.00 30 00 30.00 30.00 Mme. Leon Pain 30.00 My Maryland 30.00 Pharisaer 30.00 Prince de Bulgarie 30.00 Richmond 30.00 Simplicity 30.00 Souvenir de Gustave Prat 50.00 Souvenir du President Carnot 30.00 Viscountess Folkestone 30.00 White Killarney 30.00 William Shean :.. 30.00 Per 100 Clothilde Soupert $25.00 Duchesse de Brabant 25.00 Harry Kirk 30.00 Hermosa 20.00 Hugo Roller 40.00 TEA AND OTHER EVERBLOOMING ROSES Maman Cochet Pink $25.00 Mrs. Hubert Taylor S35.r" Maman Cochet White 25.00 Queen's Scarlet or Agrippina 20.00 Marie Van Houtte 25.00 Miss Alice de Rothschild 50.00 Molly Sharman Crawford 30.00 Souvenir de Catherine Guillot 30.00 Souvenir de Pierre Notting 30.00 William R. Smith 25.00 Hybrid Perpetual Roses pcioo American Beauty $30.00 Baron de Bonstetten Baroness Rothschild Captain Christy Frau Karl Druschki George Arends General Jacqueminot Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau . Gloire de Lyonnaise J. B. Clark Magna Charta Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford. . Mrs. John Laing Paul Neyron . 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 President Kruger 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Moss Roses Blanche Moreau Comtesse de Murinais Crested Moss Crimson Globe Gloire de Mosses 25. Princess Adelaide 25.00 Rugosa Roses Blanc Double de Coubert 25.00 Conrad Ferdinand Meyer 25.00 Hansa 25.00 Nova Zembla 25.00 Rugosa Red 18.00 Rugosa White 18.00 Pernetiana or Hybrid Austrian Briers Beaute de Lyon 35.00 JuUet (New) 30.00 aoliel d'Or, or Golden Sun 30.00 Austrian or Yellow Brier Roses Per 100 Austrian Copper $30.00 Austrian Yellow 30.00 Harrison Yellow 30.00 Persian YeUow 25.00 Tree Shaped Roses Caroline Testout "i Strong, Frau Karl Druschki straight Gruss an Teplitz I stems about Kaiserin Augusta Victoria ■■{ 3}i feet 75.00 Killarney high Mme. Jules Grolez J Climbing and Rambler Roses American Pillar 25.00 Aviateur Bleriot 35.00 Christine Wright (New) 40.00 Climbing American Beauty (New) 40.00 Climbing Caroline Testout 30.00 Climbing Belle Siebrecht 30.00 Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 30.00 Crimson Rambler 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 25.00 Excelsa 25.00 Gloire de Dijon 30.00 Hiawatha 25.00 Lady Gay 25.00 Marechal Niel 30.00 Reine Marie Henriette 30.00 Tausendschon 30.00 Trier 25.00 White Dorothy 25.00 W. A. Richardson 30.00 White Banksia 25.00 Yellow Banksia 25.00 Yellow Rambler 25.00 Sweet Brier Roses Perl Refulgence (New) $35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 Eglantine. Anne of Geierstein. Brenda Lord Penzance Lady Penzance Meg Merrilies Common Sweet Brier, Baby Rambler Roses Erna Teschendorfl 25.00 Katherine Zeimet (White Baby) 20.00 Louise Walter (Baby Tausendschon) 25.00 Mme. Norbet Levavasseur (Crimson Baby Rambler) 20.00 Mrs. Cutbush 20.00 Orleans 25.00 Wichuraiana Roses Wichuraiana White Wichuraiana Evergreen Gem Wichuraiana Gardenia Wichuraiana South Orange Perfection. Wichuraiana Triumph 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Two Sensational New Hybrid Tea Roses GEORGE DICKSON. One of Alexander Dick- son & Sons' greatest achievements. A gorgeous, briUiant, crimson-scarlet. $1.00 each. MME. HERIOT, or THE DAILY MAIL ROSE. This is Pernet-Ducher's great prize winner; very aptly described in color " like sunshine on a copper red metal." 2-year-oId plants, $1.50 each. St. HE^NRl A. DR£d\9 Inc. Philadelphia. pa THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY 1204 The Florists' Exchange ROSES GRAFTED Milady $12.00 $100.00 Taft 12.50 120.00 Lady Alice Stanley, 4-inch 15.00 Lady Hillingdon, 4-inch 15.00 Pink Killarney, 2i^-inch 120.00 Richmond, 2^inch 120.00 Richmond. 3-inch 150.00 OWN ROOT Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, 4-inch 12.00 100.00 American Beauty, 23^-inch 8.00 75.00 Taft .... 7.50 60.00 Hillingdon. 7.50 60.00 No Better Stock Than This Can Be Found Anywhere ! Samples Sent on Request Chas. H. Totty. "T^ Rose Novelties OLD GOLDo An improved Fire Flame. 12 petals; semi-double; most glorious color of any Rose grown. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. MRS. FRED. K. VANDERBILT. Deep orange red. A distinct Rose, not only an aristocrat, but a beauty. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. KILLARNEY NELMORE. The only double pink with a clean outside petal, shading to Killarney Queen in the center. $9.00 per doz. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK. The new La France; produced more money for us than any Rose on the place. 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. SUNBURST. Own Root. $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. The 42-petaI Richmond. A Rose having enough petals to make it a twelve months' Rose. $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY. 2}i-in. pots, $75.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER— MYERS (^ SAMTMAN Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. YOUNG ROSE STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Queen, Hillingdon, Mrs. A. Ward, Mrs, Christy Miller, Richmond and Kaiserin Grafted Stocli, $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000 Own Root Stock, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 American Beauty, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, - BRIGHTON, MASS. Reciprocity — Saw it In t Rose Plants ROSE PIANTS Own Root, 2)i-inch. Strong, healthy stock. Pink and White KlUarney $4.00 S35.00 Iwiy 3.00 18.00 Kaiserin 4.00 35.00 Cash with order 3.60 30.00 4.00 35.00 4.60 40.00 United States Cut flower Co. ELMIRA, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Rose Lawn Greenhouses LANSDOWNE, PA. J. HENRY BARTRAM SOUTHERN STATES— Continned (Continued from page 1202) good all week, but nearly all of the or- ders were small. She also had the deco- rations for the Bache-Speckman wed- ding, which was held at the bride's home on East Broadway. The house was trimmed with Dogwood blossoms, Spring fiowers and plants. The bride carried a shower bouquet of Lily of the Valley and white Roses. The bridesmaid carried a huge bouquet of Spencer shell pink Sweet Peas. The Louisville Flower Mission re- cently published a card of thanks to some of the Louisville florists for con- tributions of cut fiowers to the mission. These florists were August R. Baumer, C. B. Thompson & Ck)., and Mrs. M. D. Reimers. The directors of the State Agricultural College of Jonesboro, Ark., have author- ized the erection of a large greenhouse which will be used in experimental work. G. D. C. Elberon (N.J.) Horticultural Society May 4. There was a large attendance, and two new members were elected. A cultural certificate was awarded to Charles Hurn for an excellent vase of Radiance Roses. Also a cultural tlficate to George Masson for of Buxton's Pink. gula.r meeting William A. Sperling, of the firm of Stumpp & Walter Co., has promised to give an address on " '■ - "-' --'--' ule of the Fall sho Tulips. The sched- to the secretary WILLIAM BRYAN. The Horticultural Soc. of New York The monthly meeting of this society was held in the Museum Blag, of the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, in co-operation with tne Garden, on May 9 and 10. The exhibition was a small one. there being 10 classes, eight of which were for cut flowers, and two for plants; the latter for non-com- mercial growers, and called for six pots of Pelargoniums and six pots of Calceo- larias. In each one the only exhibitor was James Stuart, gardener to Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mamaroneck, ■ N. Y., who was awarded first prize in each case. His Calceolarias were exceed- ingly handsome, being quite 2ft. in di- ameter, and models of skillful cultiva- tion. The same must be said regarding the regal and fancy Pelargoniums: these two exhibits formed a central attrac- tion of the show. Jos. A. Manda was the only exhibitor of orchids; and Wm. Tricker of Arling- ton, N. J., staged aj/ase of^ hybrid Nym- ph= James Stuart a new Viola of for Summer blooming". A non-com- petitive exhibit of Sweet Peas of very &reat merit came from Miss E. V. Cock- roft (gardener Adam Patterson), Saug-a- tuck, Coan. There were also a few ex- " private sources comprising' 'ing ornamental shrubs and table collection of^ alpine plani from a private gard( Spring flowering Tuxedc Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Horticultural Society The very large attendanc of at the meeting in Doran's Hall, Greenwich, Conn., on Friday evening, May 8. President Williamson was in is to make these meetings so interest- ing that those who are absent will feel that they have missed something. Five new members were elected and one prop- osition for membership was received. The Summer and Fall show committee reported progress. Several letters were communication was received from .the secretary of the National Association of Gardeners of America again asking for the co-operation of the Society. The SPECIAL PLAI SALE ioc[l VINCAS. 3}^-m., strong. . . .$7,ci CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading varieties, Pompon and large flowering, 2J^in. pots DAHLIAS, SHOW. Ara- bella and Bird of Passage. DAHLIAS, POMPON. Carol 4.C | COLEUS. Strong, 2M-in., six varieties 2.£lj| SALVIAS. 2ii-m., from cut- tings SALVIAS. 2-m., from seed. VINCAS. Extra strong, 4-in.. AGERATUM. 2ii-m., strong 2.^ To secure advantage of th prices it will be necessary to meii tion this advertisement. JAMES VICK'S SON! ROCHESTER, N. Y. Miscellaneous Sto GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, 3H-in.. t6.00 $4.00. Poltevine, SH-in., S6.00: 2M-iii., Double General Grant, 3H-in., $6.00; 2 $3.60. CANNAS. President McKlnley. 3H-!n., King Humbert, SH-'m., $8.00. Mixed nas, 3)^-in., S5.0D VINCAS. Variegated. 3H-in., $6.1 ROSE GERANIUMS. S-in., $5.00. GERMAN IVY. 2H-in., $3.00. BEGONIAS. Vernon. 2H-ln., $4. 2H-in., $4.00. AGERATUM. 2H-iii., $3.00. DUSTY MILLER. 2H-in., $4.00. VERBENAS. 2H-in., $3.00. HELIOTROPES. 3i^-in., $6.00; 2Ji-in., PETUNIAS. Dreer's Strain. 2Ji-in., $3.0 SWEET ALYSSUM. Little Gem. 2J4.in., SNAPDRAGONS. 2H-in., $3.00. COLEUS. Ver8ChafleltU,2K-in..$2.50. en Bedder, 2K-in., $2.50. Queen Vic 2H-in., $2.50. SALVIA 2H-in., $3.00. LEMON VERBENAS. S-in., $6.00. MAD. SALLEROI. 2H-m., $2.50. COBvEA Scandena. .05 MONEY Mart. .05 AU at 100 rate. ■ R.A. ELLIOTT, MorristownJlT Reciprocity— Saw It In the Erchapge ._ i Bedding Stock a Specie GERANIUMS. In 4-in. pots, bud i ' ' S. A. Nutt, J. Viaud, Poltevlne, France, Salmon, La Favorite, Rlcard. per 100, $50.00 per 1000. AGERATUM. 2H-in., $2.50 per 100, 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. 2H-in., $2.50 per 100, I per 1000; 4-in., $6.00 per 100. VERBENA. 2M-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 p CUPHEA. 2M-in.. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 i HELIOTROPE. 4-in., $6.00 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS. $6.00 per 100. CANNAS. $6.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. 2 to 4 vines, $3.00 per 100, $27.50 r 2H-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DOUBLE ALYSSUM 2'^.in., S2.50 Casli with' order, please EUl Dll CV Successor to E. L. Rl . W. KILCl, R. F. D.No.2. TRENTO Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange DELPHINUM Belladonna (Everbloomir Hardy Larkspur) 2H-in PHLOX, Mrs. Jenkins, Jeanne d'Arc. POLYGONUM Sieboldl. 10c. each. STOKESI A cyanea. Blue STOKESIA alba. Clumps SAPONARIA Caucaslca fl. pi. Clumpi CASSIA florlbunda. 10c. each. CLEMATIS paniculata. 2 years, 6 ft. OPUNTIA Raflnesquil Hardy Qictu! Clumps i SCABIOSA Japonlca and Ochroleuca. 3-in| EUPATORIUM ccelestinum. 3-ii rVY, Hardy. 4-in 2M-in Cash with order, please. A. HIRSCHLEBER, Riverside, (| Reciprocity — Saw It In the Esebaoge The Florists' Exchange 1205 OSes 'arnations 2-inch pots Bountiful, Wlnaorl a, uounoiui :e Wlnsor. HRYSANTHEMIJMS ROOTED CUTTINGS anksgiving Queen, Unaka. $4.00 per 100 |.;0 per 1000. Uy Dimple, EUse Papworth, Intensity, Jen Dome, John Shrimpton, Lynnwood il, Nagoya, Patty, Winter Cheer, Yellow in, Unaka. , $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Ltumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng, CuUlng- ijil. Dr. Enguehard, Early Snow, Golden h, Geo. Kalb, Glory of the Padflc, H. W. Jennie Nonln, Money Maker, Mayor Polly Rose, PadSc Supreme, Robt. Halli- Smlth'a Advance, White Bonnafion, Wm. kham, W. H. Lincoln. 12.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ANNAS In 30 Varieties jscellaneous Plants rtoT rSSUM 2K-in- $3.00 1 YRANTHES, 5 sorts 2>i-in. 3.00 JTILON SavitzU 2Ji-in. 3.00 JTILON SavltzU 3 -in. 5.00 iRATUM, Blue and White.. . .2}i-m. 3.00 JRATUM, Blue and White. . . . 3H-in. 5.00 ERNANTHER AS 2!4-m. 3.00 PELOPSIS Veitchii 3 -in. 8.00 'ARAGUS Sprengeri 2)i-in. 3.00 'ARAGUS Sprengeri 3 -in. 6.00 ARAGUS Sprengeri 4 -in. 10.00 JONIAS, EriordU, Vernon, rlmson Bedder and Gracilis _ 3..00 SONIAS,' Varieties' for' Biakki Id vases 2)^-in. 4.00 ■HEAPlatycentra 2M-in. 3.00 .EUS, All leading sorts 2>i-in. 3.00 .EUS. All leading sorts 3 -in. 4.00 (TAUREA Gymnocarpa 2}i-in. 3.00 iCAENA Indivisa 4 -in. 15.00 ICAENA Indivisa 5 -in. 25.00 iCAENA Indivisa 7 -in. 40.00 SLISHIVY 4 -in. 8.00 "ERFEW, Double White 2 Ji-in. 3.00 3HSI AS, Double and Single. . . 2 Ji-in. 3.00 3HSI AS, Double and Single. , . 3H-in. 8.00 tGET-ME-NOT 2M-in. 3.00 ^ANIUMS, Double and Single3H-in. 7.00 pecial Varieties 3"^-in. 8.00 ouble and Single 2M-in. 3.00 ■y-leaved Double 3>i-in. 8.00 ragrant Rose, etc 3^-in. 8.00 ancy-leaved 3H-in. 8.00 -lOTROPE 2)i-in. 3.00 .lOTROPE 3K-in. 6.00 , German 2J4-in. 3.00 TON VERBENAS 3 -in. 6.00 ION VERBENAS 2}i-in. 3.00 3ELIA, New Double Blue 2>i-in. 3.00 JELIA, New Double Blue 3 -in. 5.00 JELI A, Dwarf and Trailing.. . . 2}i-in. 3.00 ONVINE, True White 2i<-in. 3.00 ONVINE, True White 4 -in. 10.00 rUNIAS, Single Fringed 2Ji-in. 3.00 ■VIAS ^. ^. 2g.in. 3.00 .VIAS 4 -in. 6.00 AINSONA Alba 2}i-in. 4.00 IVIA, Compacta and Varie- >ta 2)i-!n. 3.00 5PAE0LUM, Double 2M->n. 4.00 UJESCANTIA 2Ji-in. 3.00 iCASVariegataandElegans....3 -in. 6.00 CA Variegata 4 -in. 10.00 tBENAS 2>i-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE lOOD BROTHERS FISHKILL, N. Y. BecIpToclty— Saw It hi the Sxchuce PRIME STOCK— ON OWN ROOTS SUMMER GROWN— WINTER RESTED lof Sn j.f.a if. Not a Surplus or Culls, \i B ::• BUT Flesli, H. T Vaow.Tea ^.RedCl'gPoI Captain Hayward, Red, H. P. Carisslma. Flesli, H. W., "" Coquette des Alpes. -■ - ■ lericanl 3.00 27.60 3.00 27.60 3.00 25.00 10. 4.50 40.00 10. W., U-g 3.00 25.00 10. White, M.P 4.00 35.00 10. " " 6.00 45.00 15. .. 3.50 30.00 15. Special Crops for 3.00 25.00 10. mm gva ^ • Roi Pink. Tea 3.00 25.00 10. Mnif DIim|-|M/V Saf g^ d. 4S8 s f. May r antng i?- H. P 4.00 36.00 10. 1 O Sot A few of 250 in Spring List of Etoile de Lyon. YeUow, Excelsa, Red Dorothy. Giant of Battles, Red, Graf Zeppelin. Red, Q'g 3.5U 30.00 12. Helen Good. Pink. Tea 3.50 30.00 12. Jamea Sprunt, Red Q'g N 3.00 25.00 10. Jeanne d'Arc. White Baby Rambler.... 3.00 25.00 10. Keystone, Yel. Cl'g Pol 3.00 26.00 15. Mme. Caroline Testout, Pink, H. T. . 4.50 40.00 12. Mme. Charles Wood. Red, H. P 4.00 35.00 Mme. Franzlsca Kruger. Yel., T. . Mile. Helene Gambler. Yel., H. T. . Marechal Niel. Yellow, Q'g Marie Louise, Pink, Tea Mary Washington. White. Cl'g Mignonette. Pink, Pol Mrs. A. R. WaddeU. Yel., H. T. Mrs. Taft, Crimson Baby Philadelphia Crimson Rambler. Q. . . Phyllis. Pink Baby Rambler Prairie Queen, Pink Prairie Yellow.H.T can. Crimson, H. P eUow,Tea 8. Pink.ClV Llpton. White, H.R.... Malmaison, Pink B Orange Perfection, Pink H. W. 2H-in. 4-i. 100 1000 100 .$3.00 $25.00 $10. 3.00 27.60 12. 3.50 30.00 18. 3.00 25.00 10. !.00 i.OO 10. Mme. Jenny Guillemot. 100 1000 100 Yel., H. T $3.50 $30.00 $12. <€LEEDLEfi?&^a.M R. Smith. Pink, I ea Yellow Rambler. Aglaia, 3.60 30.00 12. 3.00 25.00 10. 4.60 40.00 IS. 4.00 ■ 36.00 10. 3.00 25.00 10. 3.00 26.00 ID. 4.00 36.00 12. 3.00 27.50 10. 3.00 25.00 10. 3.00 25.00 10. 3.00 25.00 10. 3.00 25.00 10. 3.60 30.00 10. 3.60 30.00 12. 3.00 27.60 10. 3.50 30.00 12. 3.00 25.00 12. upon. The policy of _ _ ___... movement is now much more definite and will undoubtedly be a great benefit to the gardening fraternity. The lecturer for the evening, John K. M. L. Farquhar, entertained the members with a highly interesting and of various famo gardens of Europe. The speaker, who h visited the scenes depicted many tin: with his camera, brought out ve clearly the evolution of the Italian G; - ■ past, w' ■ Mr. Farquhar There was a magnificent display of choice stock on the exhibition tables. A leading feature was the superb Spen- cer Sweet Peas shown by Thos. Ryan and Adam Patterson: we doubt if finer Sweet Peas could be found anywhere by these ...... ...^. -.ed cultu""' — "'" awarded to the following awards: Calceolaria plants from Jas. Stuart, cultural cer- tificate. Mrs. Russell Roses from "Wm, Graham, cultural certificate. Collec- tion of Tulips from A. Whitelaw, vote of thanks. Cattleya Schroderse from A. Kirkpatrick, highly commended. Lselia purpurata from P. W. Popp, vote of thanks. Calceolarias and Gloxinias from Jas Linane, vote of thanks. Carnation "Brooklyn" from W. H. Watermoulkl, of Antirrhinun Trilliun Alliste . ing Cereus from Paul Du foliage. The Michell silver and bronze medals will be awarded as first and second prizes respectively. We antici- pate an interesting display — June 12. hospital grounds at Port New Jersey Floricultural Society The regular monthly mi t Orange. on May Jdwin Thomas in the cha lembers present. The s 3 hold a Rose night on and Vegetable Sho Glad: . held on Oct 5, and may secretary on appli . -ne after . _. Awards: New seedling Antir- ums from Sidney and A. M. Colgate. . Calceolaria hybrids, Peter Hauck, second:' Hydrangea, Mrs. H. Graves, Ernest Doling h'. Lighthipe and Apple and pear trees have recently been shipped from Oregon and California to Portugal, a shipment of 2000 having been made and successfully planted. CLEAN, HEALTHY YOUNG STOCK 2'4.inch ROSE PLANTS CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Richmond $3.00 $25.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00 35.00 Sunrise 4.00 35.00 Bulgarie 4.00 35.00 Maryland 4.00 35.00 KiUarney 4.00 35.00 Milady 4.00 35.00 Well Rooted Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Perfection 2.50 20.00 Mrs, C.W.Ward. ;.50 All the above ready for immediate shipment. 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO. ILL. PETER REINBERG, The Queen of Flowers-Thc ROS[ MII.ADT and SUNBUBST. Own root, S12.00 per 100; $l00 00 per 1000. MRS. GEORGE SHAWTER. Own root, $10 00 per 100; S90.00 per 1000; grafted, $17.00 per 100; S150.00 per 1000. Plants ready for shipping at VERBENA PLANTS FOR SALE J. L. DILLON, .'. Bloomsburg, Pa. MY MARYLAND. Own root, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR- NEY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and KAISERIN. Own root, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000; grafted, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ROSES ENGLISH IVY OWN ROOT .$15.00 . 8.00 THREE PLANTS PER POT Madison, 4-inch My Maryland, 3-inch. . Kaiserin, 3-inch 7.00 FUNKIAS, 6-iuch 20.00 CAMPBELL BROS., PENLLYN, PA. Geraniums, Heliotropes, Etc- :, Glolre de France, 3K-inch $5.00 per 100. CANNAS, Duke, Florence Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Martha Washington. 4-inch pots, tS.OO per 100. HELIOTROPE, J5.00 per 100 FUCHSIAS, Snow White, JIO.OO per 100. 3H-inch pot3. [Violets. 3}i-inch pots. PlantsandCuttings Heliotrope, 2)i-in. pott, »1.7S per 100. J16.00 per 1000. Coleus, Red and YeUow, also Mixed, rooted cuttings, 50c. per 100; 2>i-in, pots, $1.50 pa 100. Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2M-in; pots, $1.75 per 100, v5?CA Variega VERBENAS. 3-incii PETUNIAS, Single. , , FUCHSIAS, Snow White. 2H-inch pots, $2.60 per 100. ALYSSUM, Little Dorrit. 3-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire, LOBELIA, PARLOR IVY, VINCA Variegata. 2H-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Casli with order. W. J. CHINNICK, - TRENTON, N.J. GlYe credit where credit Is d " ■ - " pots, $4.60 per 100; < turn, blue, 2>i-in. pots; $1.60 per '100. $12.00 per 1000- Asparagus Sprengeri, 2}i-in. pots, $2.08 per 100; 3-in., strong, $3.00 per 100; Plumosa, 3-in„ $5.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-ni., $8.00 per 100. Achyranthes Lindeni, 2^-in. pott, $1.60 per 100. English Ivy, rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Tradescantla (Wandering Jew), in tliree varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN IMVan Vranken At*., SCHBNSGTAOT; N. T. 1206 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists' Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. >Vrite for our >A^holesale l.lat lOOO Aoree W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BRECK-ROBINSOI NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding Plants Bcrbcris Thunbcrgii Hedging FINE LOT 18/24-in., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. CTk !!.««>« JP r*^ MANCHESTER, . R. Burr & Co., conn. BEFORE YOU PURCHASE Send us your list of wants and we will quote you interesting prices We offer tlie most complete line of Fancy and Native EVERGREENS, HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, SHADE TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES and FRUITS, in small lots or by the thousand, and in the usual " High Grade Quality " IT IS NO TROUBLE TO QUOTE YOU THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO. California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. I also offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples and Norway SpruCe. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT. Narsarles, Robbinsville,N.J Otto Heinecken ""S" Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place. NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF: LUy of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing High Grade Vegetable Seeds H. ZYP & CO., (H^ol!S.d) Wholesale Bulb Growers, Specialty Hyacinths ) (Holland) Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Palms, Azaleas, Etc. WE MUST MOVE s:?i"-'" BLUE SPRUCE (KOSTEK'S), 6 to 16 leet In height. NORWAY SPRUCE, 12 to 16 leet in height. ARBORVIT^, 10 to 18 feet In height. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 5 to 12 feet in height. NORWAY MAPLE, 4 to 6 inch cal. SCHWEDLERI MAPLE, 4 to 6 inch cal. We also have a few of each of the following, in sizes running 4 to 8 inch cal.: Horse Chestnuts, Linden, Sugar and Silver Maples These trees are fair trees. Have been transplanted lately. We will sell them in quantity at a Uttle more than cost of digging and packing. CHAS. MOMM & SONS, Irvington, N. J. V/uiHhnmBRO$.&Co. Boskoop, Holland Pleaaa sec our Mr. P. J., or J. C. van We offer an eiceUcnt stock of Rhodo- Address exclusively unUJ June Ist: c/o MALTUS ® WARE 14 Stone Street, New York City jour trial grounds^are Jolted at South P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. , PRICES MODERATE Write them you read this sdVi. in the fiichange Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP £v PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Notice to ttie Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen, will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON "The Old Farm Nurseries" BOSKOOP, HOLLAND SCHWEDLER'S MAPLE (Purple Norway Maple) 7 to 8 ft., ertra fine stock. 75c. each, J7.00 per 10. NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted. 60c. each. $4.00 per 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft., 80c. each, $S.OO per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE 16 to 18 in., extra fine, $1.00 per 10, $7.00 per 100. 12 to 16 in., extra fine, 75c. per 10, $6.00 per 100. BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM 6 to 7 ft., 1 to IH in. caliper, $3.60 per 10. All kinds of Nursery Stock. JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightsfown, N. J. Write tbem yon read tbta advt. In the Hzchance English Ivy Strong, bushy plants, 4-5 long, 2-3 plas to the pot, $12.00 per 100, 4-in. pots Golden Privet Nice, compact plants; good for wind» boxes, out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 10 Cash with order, please CHARLES ZIMMEr The Florists' Exchange 1207 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. Pilkington, Portland, Ore.; vice- president, Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala.; secretary, John Hall, Rochester, N. Y.; treasurer. Peter Fothergilla alnifolia (Subject of this week'f illustration) IT is a pleasure to us to be enabled to present to our readers an illustration of a native shrub, Fother- gilla alnifolia, rare in cultivation. It is one of our arly flowering shrubs, blooming with the appearance f the leaves in early Spring, at the summit of the wigs, as our picture shows. In its wild condition it is ' from Virginia to Florida, along the shady mar- ;ins of swamps, and in cultivation does well in an) rdinary situation, as we find, either in partial shade en lawn. In color the flow- TS are white, fringed with long, whitish )ink stamens. In cultivation it makes but a small hrub. One known to us for many years .ppeared to advance in height slowly, md after many years was only about The one we photographed is naking good progress in growth, promis- g to become a fair sized bush. Though not offered in many nursery ists it is in some, and there appears no ■eason why it should be scarce, as it ieeds freely, and the seeds sown as oon as ripe in Autumn, may be ex- lected to germinate in Spring. Then ;here is the other usual way of propa- gating shrubs, by cuttings or layers, to lelp out. It has not proved tractable 0 root it from hard wood cuttings, but t may do better from those made in ~ immer. Its foliage much resembles that of the Alder; in this respect its specific name, ■folia, is well applied. The results following -r> ?" the pruning of ever- ,i:reens Bushy g^^^^^ ,^^^g ^^^^ ^^^^ ii disputed question, but inasmuch as loncerns coniferous ones there can be no loubt that they cannot be pruned with :he same freedom that deciduous ones 'an. They will not push afresh from old Mod with the same freedom. It is true that there are some large Pine trees ':hat may be cut to bare poles and which, n time, will break afresh from the trunk 3ut it takes a long time to do it, and it ;annot be said from experience that all vvill, and when it comes to pruning such trees in the way deciduous ones are, ihortening a long branch here and there, and cutting back to promote bushiness, it cannot be done. There must not be a pruning back beyond the live foliage. It would appear that the hardening of the 5ark opposes the budding afresh, and that it is but the rounger, soft bark that will push forth new shoots. This is why experience has taught that the proper :ime to attempt pruning evergreens to give them good ihape is when they are quite young. If seen to at that :ime, pruned to a good shape, there' will be little call :'or any heavy pruning later. In the case of very many lorts such as Pines, Spruces, Firs, etc., the finger and :humb can regulate the shape by pinching out the cen- :ral shoot where a braijch is "exceeding the speed Imit," or where side growth is more important than ength. This work is to be done in Spring as soon as :he buds show signs of bursting. Treated in this way iuch trees may be had to form specimens perfect in ihape, examples of which are often met with. Taking evergreens of the character of Junipers, Ar- Dorvities, Retinisporas and the like, it will be found that :he same general principles as applied to Pines hold ;ood with these. If pruned back beyond the live foli- Jge, new growth is uncertain, therefore proper shapen- ng must be secured while the trees are young. After :his, as they grow, the shears can be applied. This is lone when such trees have been used as hedges. Whether it be a hedge or a single tree, the proper time to prune is in Spring, while the growth is still being uade, as then buds that would have remained dormant \rt encouraged to push out. This one pruning is often sufficient for the season, but in the case of liedges, when m even surface is an object, a later shearing away of ihoots extending out of line, should be done in September. It is this reluctance of Pines and like evergreens to push fresh growth except from the latest made, that makes more care necessary in transplanting them than nany other evergreens require. Little or nothing can be dohe if> help them in ^-educiijg foliage, so every care must be given to, securing' alj their roots' and keeping Uieni moist while out of the ground and giving tliem all tile care that good planting requires. _ ,. -It is well known to many gardeners Hardiness of j^^j 3^^^,.^,! ^f ^^^ i^^j^,, Azaleas Indian Azaleas ^^.^ possessed Of considerable hardi- ness. There is one, the old single flowered white, which endures zero and lower, without injury. In former days before the cut flower business became established, the greatest demand on the florist for flowers was for weddmgs and funerals These calls were filled b-y Camellias and Azaleas chiefly, and the "Vzalea was lep- resented almost solely by the A Indit i alba, the single Fothergilla alnifoli flawered white one already referred to. It was in tliose days that the hardy nature of this Azalea became known. The plants were grown in tubs or pots, because of hav- ing command of the flowering season, but they were not necessarily in heat, and unless desired for forcing, were Wintered in potting sheds or some unheated build- ing. It came to be known, perhaps accidentally, that this Azalea was hardy; and on lawns and in cemeteries where they had been planted it was no great surprise to see it flourishing and attaining great size. There have been many large plants of it in outdoor collections in the vicinity of Philadelphia, showing what hardiness this .\zalea must possess, and what a large territory there is over which it could be used as a hardy shrub. There are, of course, the Ghent and the mollis Azaleas as well as our native species quite hardy even for north of Philadelphia, but in Azalea Indica there is an ever- green character the others lack. Then there is such a great variety of color, and both single and double va- rieties. Just how hardy other varieties than Indica alba are, has to be tested and recorded, but it would be odd if the one was capable of enduring zero. Southern nurserymen advertise a dozen or more of them as "thriving without protection in the Southern States," which brings them close to Philadelphia. Not only are these Azaleas adorned with lovely flow- ers, but their evergreen character adds to the number of desirable evergreen shrubs. _, , ' . Nurserymen who are aware of the Early _Ripening ^^^^^ ^jj^j ^^^.^^^i ^j ^^^ ^1^,,^ ^^^ Tree Seeds Maples ripen . their seeds within month or so after they form in early Spring, see to it that they obtain a supply of them at once, as such seeds retain their vitality but a short time unless proper care be given tliem. ■ It is strange tlicy differ so from otiier species of Elms and Maples, many of which ripen Tliere is a great advantage, however, in the early ripen- ing of some sorts, as it admits of the sowing of the seeds at once and the getting of a good crop of seedlings the same season. The seeds sprout immediately, so that by Fall there is a good stock of seedlings on hand ready for selhng or for planting, as the case may be. The two Maples are the Silver and the Red, Acer dasycarpum and .'\. rubruni, respectively. So far as observed, all Elms of tills country are of the early ripening class, Ulmus Americana, fulva, racemosa, alata among them. An ex- ception to what appears to be the rule is the Japanese species, parvifoiia, which ripens its seed in late Autumn. Its seeds, sown then, sprout in early Spring, making nice plants by Autumn. „ ^ . W. F. Bassett, of Ham- Fuchsia _ „„„t„„^ N. J., writes to Kiccartooi ^^j^ ^^^ ^^j^^ „( Fuchsia Riccartoni as a windowbox plant for Winter use with other assorted plants, the chances of its blooming, growith, etc. This is the hardy Fuchsia which endures ■ the mild Winters of the south of Eng- land, the west of Scotland and south and west of Ireland. There it makes a large shrub. Its shoots are slender, leaves small, flowers also small, red, or scarlet, and borne in great profusion. As a Winter bloomer it would behave as other Fuchsias do. If growth con- tinues, flowers will come, otherwise there would be none. Sometimes Fuchsias are found to flower indoors in Winter, but never with the freedom they do out- doors or when they have made a good growth indoors. Mr. Bassett also asks if this Fuchsia could be Wintered in a cold cellar ready for sales in Spring or other purposes. It could, and would not be hurt tliere, even were it to meet with a few degrees of frost. This Fuchsia must not be thought quite hardy; it is not so, it can only be said of it that a few degrees of frost will not hurt it. Further, it has been left out all Winter well covered with leaves, and Spring would find it sprout- ing freely from near the ground. The same plant, undisturbed, has done this for at least a half dozen years. Tu„ T>. „ 1"he true old-time "« ^^1 u.. Sweet Shrub of our "Sweet Shrub" ^^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ flowers of which we used to gather and store in our vest pockets be- cause of their agreeable odor, is now rarely met with in cultivation. Time was when it could be found in all the old gardens of Philadelphia, but aside from the few of these old plants remaining, it is almost unknown. There is a so-called sweet shrub quite common in modern gardens, but it is not the same as the old one referred to. This older one is Calycanthus flori- dus, while the modern one is C. laevigatus. Both have flowers much alike, but lasvigatus, while with some little pleasant odor, has not the fragrance of the floridus. At one time tevigatus, glaucus and fertilis were all con- sidered as but varieties of floridus, but modern botanies have them listed as true species. One and all of them are Southern shrubs, growing from Virginia southward, so are not hardy in the coldest States, but all may be considered hardy where zero is met with at times. Some growers consider lasvigatus hardier than floridus; it is certainly a stronger grower. A great deal of dissatisfaction on the part of those who have obtained lasvigatus for floridus has arisen be- cause it lacks the sweet odor of floridus, a fact, depend- ing on soil, perhaps. In some cases it is difficult to detect any odor in the flowers. If I am not mistaken, the error originated with some Tennessee seed collectors in selling for floridus the seeds of laevigatus, through ignorance, presumably, and the same mistake is going on today. Those interested should know that floridus rarely seeds, while tevigatus is noted for its prolific seed- ing. A half dozen pods of seeds would be a big crop on a big bush of floridus, while 50 or more could be seen in a 4ft. bush of laevigatus. Those who particularly desire floridus should be care- ful to let it be known' they know the difference between the two, and do not want laevigatus or any other one. 1208 The Florists' Exchange THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES EVERGREENS VINES and ROSES Send for W. B. WHITTIER © CO. I'l'l'IM'I'I'i'l'IM IdeaU Price List FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices ReasoTiahJe. Wholesale Trade List for the Ashing THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. VG HARDY NURSERY STOCK 'C VERY GOOD ^M offe G.W.VANGELDEREN,Bo$koop, Holland 1 Represented by-W.B. Van Eyk, 14 Stone St., N. Y. City IVa nrA in S» PrkClfirtl-k to quote pnces on specimen Ever- rf e are m a. C^OblUOn greens that wiU be decidedly at- any one who is BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market from Norway Spruce to the_fine3t varieties of ETeTgreens. Send in your list! and ^ I give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West farms Road, N. Y. City The Nursery Trade Journal Bristling with n pMca'lio"" Th 1 /c a 1 "hofHcuI- lurist's Newspaper. $1.SU a year; Canada, fortien. KM. AMERICAN FRUITS PUBLISHING CO., Inc, Ellwanfier t Barry Bide.. Rochester. N. Y. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale Growers for the trade TREES and PLANTS of all kinds Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, "f Sra^ief^ ELIZABETH, N. J. RootedCuttings 150,000 Altemantheras PARIS DAISY, Mrs. Sanders, $1 Etolle d'Or, White, $1.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. Sl.OO per 100. $9.00 per GENISTA. Sl.OO per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gumey and Pauline. 60c. per 100. $5.00 per 1000. SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens. $8.00 per 1000. ^ VINCA Varlegata and $8.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. 8 kinds, $5.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 75c. per 100, 86.00 per 1000. FUCHSIA. Named kinds, $5.00 per 1000. STEVIA. Dwarf, 75c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000 COLEUS. 10 kinds. SS.OOper 1000. ... _ .. I kinds, Sl.OO per 100 uers, ai.uu per . 100; Giant Yell 90c. per 100, PETUNIA. Double, Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small sizes Price List now ready TheD.Hill Nursery Co.,lnc.,Du,^°yV. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Michelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. Please send list of wants. Catalogue on application. American address: c/e MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street. New York City Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Roses, Cannes and Shrubbery Write for Prices The Conard ®. Jones Co. WEST GROVE, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. P. Rose, Supreme Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow, Appleton, Weeks, Dolly Dimple, 2-in. pots, $2.00 FEVERFEW GEM. 2.in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2.in., $2.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM, Pauline, white; Gurney, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. VINCA Varicaated. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. GENISTA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. COLEUS. Assorted, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. FUCHSIA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. AfEWGOOD THINGS YOU ^ANT DRACAENA Indlvlsa. 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2Jf-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevine, Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS 3-in., 10c.; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA varlegata. 2-in.. 2c. each; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. clumps, from SCARLET SAGE, ZURICH; ALTERNAN- THERA, red and yellow; COLEUS Verschaf- felHi and Golden Bedder; AGERATUM, blue; HELIOTROPE and CIGAR PLANT; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M.EMMANS, Newton, N.J. Double Fringed Petunias Mixed. Good, strong, healthy plants. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. SIS.OO per 1000. 1. ALYSSUM Double Giant. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. MARGUERITE, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., S2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Extra heavy, well branched, 4-in. S. A. Nutt, 6c.; Buchner, 7c.; Ricard, 8c.; Vlaud, Sc; Poltevine, 8c. Nutt, Buchner and Double Grant, 2-in., $1.75 per lOO. ELMER RAWllNGS.^ot'rer"' Olean,N.Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Bxchanxe Jasminum primuiii linum We have several times referred to this new species, and a writer in a transat- lantic paper says he has seen a large plant covering a building facing south- west, and was much struck with its ap- pearance, as It was then covered with bright yellow flowers. In general the flow- ers resemble those of Jasminum nudi- florum, but are much larger, being upward of 2in. across. The foliage is dark green, and the bright yellow flowers which are produced along the whole length of the shoots are very showy. No doubt when this plant becomes bett€r known it will find a place in many gardens, as it ap- pears to be fairly hardy. John C. Moninger Co. Comes to New York Illustrative of natural expansion fol- lowing sane growth and enlargement of a business is the fact that one of the large Western greenhouse construction and boiler supply firms decided recently to open an oflice in the city of New York m order that it might be on the ground to give direct spriice ti its Eastern cus tomers nnd in ill thu \\ays take care of the business coming to it from points in this section of the country. Accord- ingly, on May 1, the John C. Moninger Co. of Chicago opened an office on the eighth floor of the Marbridge Building, northeast corner of Broadway and 34th St., installing their Mr. A. Hammarstrom as manager thereof. This gentleman had been for about twelve years connected with both the New York and Chicago of- fices of the Lord & Burnham Co. He is well known in the greenhouse business and enjoys a wide acquaintance through- out the East. The new office is centrally located, being accessible by nearly all city lines of travel. Customers in the East can now write direct to the New York office regarding their purchases, estimates or catalogs, as all the filed cor- respondence relating to Eastern business has been removed from Chicago to this city. For the present, however, all con- struction orders will be handled through the general office in Chicago where is lo- cated the company's factory. New Telltale Ventilating Device In the ironframe house recently erected for N. F. McCarthy, by Hitch- ings & Co. at Montrose, Mass., one of the new features is a telltale device in connection with the ridge ventilating ap- paratus. Right at ftie handwheel is a Bemi-circular, cast iron hollow case, en- closing a traveling hand which, by a simple worm, is made to travel up and down, and indicate on the numbered face of the casing the exact space in inches the ridge sashes are open. When, for example, the sashes are wide open, or in a horizontal position, the hands indi- GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt and La Favorite, 4-inch $7.00 per 100. COLEUS Golden Bedder, Firebrand, Beckwith Gem and Crimson Beauty, 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. VINCA Variegated 4-inch pots, $8.00 per 100. Also a full line of all kinds of bedding Write for prices if you need any. Cash with order, please Geo. W. Russell Fishkill-on-Hudson,N.Y. Write them yon read thlB advt. In the Exchange VINCA VARIEGATA 3}4-in., fine plants with trailers, $5.00 per 100; 2M-in., nice plants with trailers, suitable for baskets, $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS Strong, bushy plants, in bud and bloom, aj^-in. pots; S. A. NUTT, $5.00 per 100. ALPHONSE RICARD, and BEAUTE POITEVINE, $6.00 per 100. These are fine plants, as good as any 4-inch. Cash with order, please. JOHN R. MITCHELL MADISON, N. J. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange GERANIUMS AGERATUM Gumey. VINCA Variegated. 2-in., $3.50 per 100; pots, $8.00 per 100. STOCK. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Howard's Star PETUNIAS. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. SALVIAS. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASTERS. 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. CABBAGE. 25c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.00. CAULIFLOWER. 60c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.00. PEPPERS. 50c. per 100; 2-in. pots. Sl.OO. TOMATOES— Earllana, Dwarf Champion, Stone— 2.5c. per 100; 2-in. pots, $1.00 per lOD. CELERY, Golden Self Blanching. $2.00 per 1000; transplanted, $3.50 per 1000. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS - - DEIANSON, N. Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Bichange Coleus VerschafEeltii and Golden Bed- der. 2-in., $20.00 per 1000. DAISIES. 4-in., in bloom, $8.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 6 to 14 flowers, 10c. per bud. Cash with order. PAUL BRUMMER, Corona, N. Y. Write them yoa read this advt. la the 1 The Florists' Exchange 1209 Diamond Collection B Azaleas For Sale UR Diamond Collection of 100 specimen Indian Azaleas, in 100 choicest varieties, complete in all shades and colors. ""■^"^^"^"■■'"■■■~ This collection, the only one of its kind in the world, obtained the highest award at the Inter- national Exhibition at Ghent, Belgium. Exhibited by itself it will enrapture everyone who views it. Average circumference of the plants, 9 feet. Suitable for private collection, park or estate. Write for Conditions to Our New York Office, 17 State Street K. J. KUYK, Ghent, Belgium Nl Operating the new Telltale Ventilating Device (See text) At night time, when it is next to im- possible to judge the vent opening, it will be of great advantage. At any and all times it wiU be a decided conveni- ence. When orders are left by the fore- man to give a certain number of inches of air under certain conditions, the cer- tainty of their being carried out is more assured. On this same house, the en- tire run of side sashes, about 240ft. in length, is operated with perfect ease by I-Iitcbings' patented sliding shaft ap- paratus. Bougainvillea 2- and 2 J^ -inch, $10.00 per 100. 3-inch, $20.00 per 100. June 1st Delivery Emile N. Savoy Sougainvillea Specialist SECAUCUS. N. J. Palms, Ferns, Asparagus, Dracaenas, Ivies and Vincas KENTIA BeUnoreana and Forsteriana. 4, 6 and 6-in., at 25c., 35c., 60c., 75c. and $1.00 ea. Assorted Ferns for Dishes and ASPARAGUS Plumosus. $3.00 per 100. VmCA Varicgata. Strong, 4-in., at SIO.OO and $12.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., 2 to 3 ft., bushy stock, $10.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indlvisa. Large 7-in., 75c. and $1.00 each: 4-in., small, at $10.00 per 100. H. WESTON, - - - HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Reciprocity— 1 the Exchnpge ''E"j>"'™»s- ENGLISH IVY ''-' ^'K''^ i ^ I Strong, buBhy plants, 4-in.pot8,per 100 $14.00 319 Onondaga Ave, SYRACUSE, N.Y- | peter WENK. Ozone Park. N. Y. -Mention Exchange I Give credit where c t Is doe — Mention EJicbanee Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS. 1210 The Florists' Exchange FERNS Assorted Table Ferns. From 2M-inc:h pots, $3.00 per 100. FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings in ten lead- ing varieties. Booking orders now to be filled in rotation, ready for delivery June 15. Prices as follows: ■ Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps, $9.50 per 1000; $8.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home deUvery in flats, $1.25 per flat (110 clumps); SO flats or more, $1.00 ■"^ ^'"' ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 2M-in., $3.00 per 100. Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000. All express orders cash or salisjactory reference vntb order. B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. 1. FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, stock ready for 2}^-inch pots in flats of about 110 clumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat. 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Packing included. Write for Illustrated Folder. McHUTCHISON & CO. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschange rerns in Flats All the best sorts with a liberal share of Cyitomium Falcatum, Rochfordlanum and Aspldium Tsussimense, 110 clumps n a flat, also a few in 2M-in. pots, at $25.00 per 1000, and ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus in 3-in. pota. EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave , West Hoboken, N. J. LARGE BUSHY f[RNS PTERIS WII-SONI and WIMSETTI, CYK- TOMIUM FALCATUM, etc. We Lave about 3000 fine plants and must have the room at once Splendid stock for hampers, window-boxes, etc. • 100, while they I R. G. HANFORD NORWALK. CONN. Write them yon read this advt. In the Eichange FERNS in FLATS In all tbe best and hardiest varieties, ready for •hipment from June 16th to Sept 1st. POiNSETTIAS From 2^-m. pota. THOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short ilill$,N.I. Write tbem yon read thla advt. In the Elichange KENTIAS U/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR STWGER & MUNDWIIER, [grAN^GkLllfcli; Bedprocltj — Saw It In the Ebccbani^e Planting for Summer Flowers Gladioli Among the Best Just another reminder that the second lot of Gladioli ought to be planted now. The first lot is coming through the ground and needs cultivating. When planting Gladioli, it isn't necessary to go to a great deal of trouble in order to get the soil mixed just so, with manure and sand ; rather work it over deeply, pul- verize thoroughly, and plant the bulbs 4in. below the surface. If you only grow sufiicient for your own retail trade and make five or sis different plantings, a good way to do is to plant in double rows, allowing about 4in. between the rows, then when the plants get large enough to require support, drive in a row of stakes along the center and fasten both rows of plants to wires strung along the lose a couple of dozen out of a row of two hundred plants, but when you handle such fine varieties as Niagara, Chicago White, Panama, America, Mrs. Francis bulb planted money, and if the plant brings a flower, no chances should be taken in allowing a heavy wind or rain storm to lay the plants down flat or cause crooked stems. If they are worth growing at all, and especially when done on a small scale, the plants ought to be supported properly. It pays. The bulbs of the Gladioli which are to be kept dormant for late planting are best stored in a cool dry cellar. If you attempt this in a warm moist place you will find them to start into growth in a short time. You can plant the bulbs up to the middle of June, and a good way to do is to select for each planting always the bulbs which are most advanced, and leave the dor- mant ones for the last planting. Begoiuas Bedding Sorts and Others You will avoid drawn or spindly Be- gonias by letting them have all the space necessary to grow into bushy specimens. There cannot be anything worse than a tall, lanky, Tuberous Rooted Begonia. It is useless, no matter what you wish to use it for. The shorter and the stockier the plants the more suitable they are for planting out, so let them have room and plenty of sunshine as well as fresh air. All these will help to make them hardy so as to enable them to stand the weather conditions outdoors later on when planted out. If you have some of the tubers which were slow in starting in flats at this time get them into pots. From now on they will soon grow into shapely plants. The seedling Erfordii Begonias also want room; the little plants have hardly moved until a few weeks ago, but everything is growing fast now, and it take's only a few days to spoil a lot of nice plants if they are allowed to re- main in a crowded condition. Give them a shift into larger pots and allow room between the pots. Have you propagated a nice lot of the old favorite Winter flowering Begonias and some of the ones we prize for their beautiful foliage ef- fect, as the Rex sorts, the B. metallica and others? Every retail grower has call for these. There may be no demand for them if you don't handle them, but If a nice lot is grown on and properly displayed they are bound to sell, and why shouldn't they? You cannot .iudge the full beauty of these Begonias by a few dried up, half starved plants standing m some corner or on a side bench. When well grown they are as fine pot plants as anv other. You can still put in a nice hatch of cuttings now, and grow them on into fine specimens by next Fall. Get nhold of the old plants, take off the good cuttings, and throw the plants away ; clear the benches of a lot of old stock standing around getting watered every dav nnd taking away a lot of valuable room. There is no money in that; a few s-ood plants is what you want of these Begonias. Well grown, one year old plants sell, but two or three year old stock with a lot of wood on it does not sell. Window Boxes and Vases A Few Suggestions About Filling With most of us filling windowboxes, vases and hanging baskets, the season during which they are to beautify things outdoors is a short one, and people are usually not willing to wait a month or so after they have been put out for the plants to make a show. They want im- mediate effects ; the stock in a window or porch box should be in full bloom by the latter part of May or early June; the plants in it should touch each other, and the vines should be bushy and long so that by the day the box goes out every- thing will look at its best, and to havi it so the filling should be done 10 days or two weeks before. Get a nice pile of good soil ready now, for the day you want to fill boxes is not the time to hunt around for it. The soil for this work should be richer than what you make use of for potting, so do not be afraid to make use of plenty of well decomposed manure. We always have to store quite a number of boxes, rustic tubs and vases, and usually we do not wait to get orders from the owners for giving them a coat of white paint or woodstain ; we go ahead and do it, and thereby avoid having to bother with it on the morning we want to fill them or after they are filled. If you have a lot of old wooden affairs to fill and you get a fair price for the filling, you can afford to put in a new side here or repair an end there. We learned that this was a wise thing to do and say nothing about 18 years ago. We had a customer who had his porch boxes filled every Spring — the order amounted to ,$128, for there were about 135 lineal feet of boxes. We did this four years in succession, then the wooden boxes began to give out. Instead of repairing them as we would do today and not say anything nbout it, we notified the owner and asked him if we should have them repaired. After about a week, during which the boxes could have been filled and up, we were told that as long as they needed repairing so badlv to let the whole thing go and not fill them at all. That was quite a blow but served us right. Hots about filling a couple of neat boxes and have them on display — nothing better to take orders from. Pill some tubs and a few hanging baskets. Let people see them and they will want some. A Few Good Annuals You might have a bed 6ft. x 30ft. full of Centaurea Cyanus, or Bachelor's But- tons in full bloom for a month, and don't sell a flower during all that time. Then one fine day in comes an order which will repay you for all the trouble you have had with growing the stock, and leave a fair margin of profit besides. That's the way things go with the re- tail grower. You can never tell when a certain crop will come in most* handy. Sow out a good batch of Bachelor's But- tons; there is nothing to take their place when a customer wants them for a cer- tain purpose. Sow out a few rows of Schizanthus : this is another splendid little cut flower and has provided a money maker for quite a few florists dur- ing the last few years who have grown it under glass, but it does equally well outdoors. Salpiglossis is another good thing for the retailer, . but very little of it is seen as yet. This is also best when sown right outdoors where it can remain, only do not sow too thick, and later on, if possible, support the plants a little. The large growers wholesaling their flow- ers do not want to bother with these little sidelines, but it surely pays the re- tail florist to do so. He cannot very well buy thera_; they are not strong enough to stand shipment, but when you can cut them on your own ground and avoid handling them too roughly, they are splendid cut flowers, and any of them can be used to great advantage to keep up an attractive show window during the Sum- mer months. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2W-in. stock, in largest and best assortment, S3.00 per 100, 125.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots, S22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. ExceUent 2K-in. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per doz., SIO.OO per 100. S96.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong, clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots, 3-in., S4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100; 4 in., $6.00 per doz., $46.00 per 100; S-m., $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100. 100, $7.50 per 1000. All 'SZ"'L PTERIS ANDERSON!. »: Queen of the Pteris family. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, richly variegated, prettily undulated, handsomely crested, compact in haSit, ad- mirable in all sizes, from a Table Fern to m specimen House Plant. Strong, 2}^- J. F. ANDERSON, Short Hills, N. J. FERN SPECIALIST will help all aroand If yon mention the ExtdianKe Boston ferns, ?otm'oo^fr°ioro' Roosevelt Ferns, ?o^a;mbo*pe?%^oa Whitmani Compacta, l^ttmm per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, "^'AYil'}"' THE HOME OF THE SCOTTII FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND BAST 45tll STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK , Write them yog read thla advt. In the Hichapge GERANIUMS Nutt, Hill, La Favorite, Double Grant. W. E, KING, Little Silver, N. J. G-ive credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. Guaranteed to reach yoa in good growing condition; you run no risks when I get the order. Ready ever; Ricard and S. A. Nutt.^at »10.00 per 1000. Albert M. Herr, lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS I bloom, $7.00 per 100. SALVIAS, Bonfire and Splendens. Large plant, from sod. $6.00 per 1000. LOBELIA, Double Blue. 2M-in., $2.00 per 100 Samuel Whitton, 232 Churchill Ave., Utica, N. Y. Ulve credit wbere credit is due — Mention Exchange DRAC^NAS 6-inch, 30 cts. 5-inch, 25 cts. 4-inch, 15 cts. A trial will convince you Corfu, N. Y. Write tbem yon read tiila adTt. In the Bxchange aay 16, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 1211 Window Boxes start Taking Orders for Them Early Are you sending out a n«at announce- aent calling attention to the fact that it time to fill window boxes and hanging laskets? It is well to let your customers now. Get them started first, a few more lays and you have your hands so full hat you cannot get around fast enough. Dhe first windowbos filled and delivered the signal for everybody in the neigh- jorhood to have theirs, and when you tew orders for measuring, making md painting, as well as filling a number f boxes, it often gets just a little un- Mmfortable for you to please everybody. By calling attention to all this a few lays before, you might help somewhat, i chance will be given to you to get ready in good time. About building or naking a window box, when you are jusy with other things there is hardly inything in it for you to take the job, ret if you are asked to do so, don't re- fuse, especially if the customer isn't too particular and doesn't demand a fancy iesign. Go ahead with it; the average florist usually knows how to handle a saw, square and hammer ; that belongs his education, and where a plain box wanted, substantial and made in pro- portion, so as to give the plants a chance 'thrive and do well, it doesn't take a fancy carpenter to do it. After all, in well filled box but little should be seen of the sides ; the vines or trailing plants cover them, but wherever the boxes are ito be placed make them as deep and wide 'as the space will permit. In a bos 6in. X Gin. in diameter, as far as height and width are concerned, this is too small to grow anything in. One can make it do, but if you want success a larger one is necessary, and if the room can be had make the box Sin. deep, and Sin. wide, or lOin., if no one objects. The plants will do better, and can stand more and that means a lot, so whenever you are consulted as to the proper dimensions of a windowbox, have them as large as the purchasers are willing to allow them to be. Prepare a Good Slock of Annuals They are Profitable to Handle If you have a call for transplanted seedlings of annuals for the gardens of your customers this Summer, by this time the young plants are practically ready to be sold, and you are going to dispose of all of them ; more than ever will be planted, so be prepared. It might be well at this time to consider sowing out another lot of Zinnias, Asters of the late branching sorts. Cosmos, Marigold, Calendulas, Snapdragons, Scabiosas, Sal- vias, Verbenas, Petunias and others. By sowing them thin they can remain in the seed bed until wanted for planting out in their permanent quarters. You might have good use for all of them when the ones ready now are all sold ; it only costs a few cents to sow enough to give you many hundreds of fine plants in a few weeks from now, which can be dis- posed of at good prices, but if for any reason there should not be a chance to dispose of them, you surely won't be much out. The thing is to have them if there is a call. All those who have ever been caught with getting a good or- der for such stock near the end of the season, and found in the last minute that it was simply impossible to pick up 200 or SOO Zinnias or Cosmos, can appreciate having the stock on hand. Therefore, be prepared. There are Geraniums, Cannas and Coleus as well as a host of other things which you can always depend upon purchasing if you run short on stock, and there are many others you cannot, yet to the retail grower out in the coun- try they mean just as much as far as value is concerned, and it is these which he ought to be sure to grow on enough of, even if he should have to throw away half of them. East, West, North, South— The National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our slogan can be found than the fact that although the headquarters of The Flo- rists' Exchange happen to be in New York City, from which center we receive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our subscribers that they make all their purchases from that city to the detriment of valued ad- located elsewhere. CRAIG'S SPRING LIST The following Stock is up to our established Standard "Quality" CROTONS --- __- J largest and most complete col- lection of Crotons in the world, caxrying at the present time, for Spring sales, over 50,000 plants in over 400 varieties, all of the very highest quality and brilliantly colored. 23-^-in. pots, strong plants, $20 per 100, $175 per 1000. 4-in. pots, strong plants, S30 per 100, $275 per 1000; 5-in. pots, strong plants, 850, S75 and $100 per 100; 6-in. pots, strong plants, $12, $15, £18 and $24 per doz; 7-in. pots, strong plants, $24, $30 and $36 per doz; 8-in. pots, made up beautiful plants. $24, $30 and $36 per doz; 10- in. pots, made up beautiful plants, $5, $6 and $7.50 each; 12-in. and 14-in. tubs, made up beautiful plants, $10 and $15 each. DRACAENA DRACAENA Massangeana. 4-iii. pots S7.S0 per doz., S50 per 100 6-in. pots SIS and $18 per doz. Dracaena Lord Wolseley. One of the very finest varieties for Christmas and for Spring boxes, being bright red in color. Strong stock foi 2-in. .812 per 100 .S25per 100 .835 per 100 . _ Green and pinkish white '".^.'I'!'.' $35 per 100 6 -in. pots $15 and 818 per doz, 2M-in. pots 825 per 100 Dracaena Shepherdll. Carmine and green I< 2}i-in. pots 826 per 100 3 -in. pots 835 per lOO 4 -in. pots 850 per 100 $12 and 315 per doz. $10 per 100 Brilli 2>i-i .in. pots, strong plants. 4 -in. pots, strong plants . ._ 835 per 100 We would suggest ordering the above early, as the demand is always great. Dracaena fragrans. Plain green leaf. 6-m. pots 86 and $9 per doz. 8-io. tubs 818 per doz. 10-in. tubs $2 and $2.50 each Larger plants 84, 85 and $6 each Dracaena Mandalana. Large, bright red leaf, beautifully colored. 2i^-in. pots 825 per 100 .835 per 100 PHOENIX 50,000 CHRTSANTHEHUHS Golden Glow $2.00 $17.60 $3.00 $26.00 Pacific Supreme. . . . 2.00 17.60 3.00 26.00 Smith's Advance 2.00 17.50 3.00 26.00 BonnafEon 2.00 17.50 3.00 26.00 Nagoya 2.00 17.60 3.00 26.00 " ■ ' •J.OO 17.60 3.00 25.00 i.OO 17.60 3.00 26.00 !.00 17.50 3.00 26.00 !.00 [ 17.60 3.00 25.00 ARECA 1 splendid condition and will surely give satisfaction. 4-in. pots, single, heavy, $25 per 100; 5-in. pots, single, $6 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $12 per doz.; 8-in. pots, made up, very heavy, 48 in. to 60 in. tall, $5 each; 10-in. pots, made up, very heavy, 60 in. taU, $5 and $6 each; 10-in. tubs, made up, very heavy, 6 ft. to 8 ft. tall, $7.50. $10 and $12.50 each. FICUS tall $2.60 each 8-m. pots, 4 ft. tall $3 each 10 and U-ln. tubs, 5 ft. tall. .$4 and $5 each Branch plants, exceptionally 6ne, $2.50, $3, $3.60 and $4 each. The larger plants are unusually fine. Ficus Chauveril. 6-in. pots. 18 and 36 in. high, $6, $9 and $12 Large plants $1.50 and 82 each Ficus utiUs. 6-in. pots, 24 in. tall S3 each DoUy Dlmpie! '. '. '. Robert HalUday. Dr. Enguehard 2.UU 17.50 3.00 25.00 Ouinola Pompon. . . 2.00 17.50 3.00 25.00 Baby Pompon 2.00 17.60 3.00 25.00 Lynnwood Hali 2.00 17.50 3.00 25.00 Unaka 2.00 17.60 3.00 26.00 Clirysolora 2.00 17.50 3.00 26.00 Baby Margaret. 2.00 17.60 3.00 26.00 Garza 2.00 17.60 3.00 25.00 Clorinda 2.00 17.50 3.00 26.00 Mrs. Beu 2.00 17.60 3.00 25.00 Golden Age 2.60 20.00 3.60 30.00 Yellow Eaton 2.60 20.00 3.60 30.00 White Eaton 2.60 20.00 3.60 30.00 Golden Gem 3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 Fairy Queen 3.00 26.00 4.00 36.00 WeUs' Late Pink.... 3.00 26.00 4.00 35.00 December Gem 3.00 26.00 4.00 36.00 Thanksgiving Queen 3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 Golden Chadwick... 3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 White Chadwick.... 3.00 26.00 4.00 35.00 Chadwick Supreme. 3.00 25.00 4.00 36.00 Roman Gold 3.00 26.00 4.00 35.00 Naoma 3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 Wm. R. Brock 4.00 36.00 5.00 40.00 Helen Newberry 4.00 36.00 5.00 40.00 Ramapo 8.00 76.00 10.00 90.00 Golden Star 8.00 75.00 10.00 90.00 FERNS 150,000 in variety, finest stock. ' TEDDY JUNIOR." A grand new dwarf fem. Fine young plants from 2>^-in. pots, $3 per doz., 815 per 100. $140 per 1000. JEPHROLEPIS Scottii 13-in. Nephro Nephroiepis Robusta '4epliro1 2>^.ln .825 per 100 ■ 100, 8125 per 1000 835 per 100 .89 per doz., 865 per 100 $12, $15 and $18 per doz. (New). Some beautiful varieties in many colors. 4 and 6-in. pots $2.50 and 85 each. Dracaena Guilfoylci (Rare). 6 -in. pots $12, 815 and $18 per doz. Dracaena dc'Smetlana. 4 -in. pots 50c. each 6 -in. pots 76c. and 81 each 6 -in. pots $1.25 and 81.50 each ROSES FOR SPRING We have an unusually large stock of extra strong pot-grown plants m both the Hybrids sod Chmbers, which is much better than field- grown plants for forcing. Place orders early. Baby Ramblers " rlUa Lady Gay 6-in. Dorothy Perkins. .812, $15 and $18 per doz. COLEUS, Large Leaf Seedlings 8.00 BrilUancy 15.00 ALTERN ANTHER A. Red and yellow. 3.50 CANNAS, 8 varieties, assorted 8.00 King Humbert 10.00 Rosea Glgantea 12.00 LANTANAS 8.00 FUCHSIA 10.00 PERIWINKLE. Variegated, heavy.. . 4.00 18.00 DAISIES, Marguerite. Heavy 16.00 ROBERT CRAIG CO./^^°"«*s*'P''"^''^'p''«'''^- •^^■^'■-^■■-**^ * ^i^A'%^"»»'V^ ''^^'^^mf BRANCH, NORWOOD. PA. HYBRID TEA ROSES. Killarney, Richmond, White Killarney. Strong 2 and 3-year-oId stock, in 6-m. pots, $36 per 100, 8300 per 1000. This is a goocl stock for Fall planting or for HYBRfoS-So VaricUea. 6-m. pots, 835 per 100 SPRING PLANTS READY NOW We will offer this year an immense rtocfc of Spring plants, ail of the same high gualitj as other O-aig specialties. 2>4 and 3-in. 4-m. GERANIUMS. Strong plants, 8 va- 100 100 "eties $8.00 SCARLET SAGE, Zurich $4.00 8.00 VERBENAS. Best strain 4.00 8.00 SNAPDRAGON, Sutton's Prize Winners 8.00 MIMULAS Tigrinu8(Monkey Flower) 8.00 Moachatus (Musk Plant) 8 00 SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem .... 4.00 LOBELIA. Light and dark 4.00 Trailing. Double Kathleen Mallard PHLOX, Drummondii THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan) . CUPHEA (Cigar Plant) AGERATUM (Uttie Blue Star) Red. COBAEA ! MOONVINES ZINNIAS. 5 colors NASTURTIUM. Yellow and red .. RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean) BALSAM, Camelha-flowered ABUTILON, Flowering GAILLARDIA, Double Mixed CELOSIA, Sutton's Large Assorted. LUPINUS. Best assorted TORENIA,BIue AMARANTHUS, Red CALENDULA. Finest assorted MARIGOLD, African Giant. Star.. ORCHIDS ORCHIDS Direct from the Woods. CATTLEYAS, Speciosissima, Gaskelliana, Per- civaliana. VANDAS, Coerulea, Luzonica, Imshootiana. DENDROBIUMS, Schuitzii, Nobile, Wardi- anum, Formosum, Densiflorum. PHALAENOPSIS, AmabiUs and SchUleriana. Write for special list No. 55. LAGER ®. HURRELL - SUMMIT. N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange 100 Oypripedium Insigne 8-inch pans, $150 takes the lot. Cash with order. MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES ORCHIDS •^*Sd's?ss^is^£rsf?;oSr- SANDER. tHoXTH% and 258 Broadway, Room 721. New York City QlTB credit where credltUduo— Hen tlonBichange 1213 The Florists' Exchange J 50,000 Bedding Plants First Class Stock , White Double V AbutUon SavitzU. Hue, 2-iii..$2.00 1000 $18.00 Cuphea (Cigar Plant), 2-in. Cyclamen, Wintericli's strai Dracaena indlWsa. 3-in... Dracaena indivisa. 5-iii. . . . assorted. 2-in . . . 2H-i Geraniums, milted. 2H-'P ■ • ... Geraniums, Mme. SaUeroi. 2-i: Geraniums, Ivy mixed. 2>^-in HeUotrope. Dark blue. 2-in. . . , ivy, German. 2H-in Ivy, English. 2-in Lobelia. Double blue, 2.00 18.00 LobeUa. Trailin MaUard, Gracilis, 2-in Marguerites, Mrs. Saunders, double Marguerites, Mrs. Saunders, double Marguerites'.' ' 'Yellow, in'bud,' 2 j^-in. 2!50 Marguerites. Yellow, in bud. 3-in. . 5.00 Marguerites. White, in bud, 2><-in. 2.00 Marguerites. White, in bud. 3-in.. 3.60 Nasturtiums. Mixed. 2J<-in 2.60 Petunias. Double assorted, 2-in 2.00 Petunias. Double assorted. 3-in 5.00 Petunias. Double assorted. 4-in . . , . 10.00 Salvia Splendens. Bonfire and Zurich. 2H-in 2.50 New, Enalish, Silver 1000 I $22.00 Snapdragoi Pink, 2H- Swalnsona. Pure white, 2-in 2.50 Tradescantla (Inch Plant). 2.in.... 2.00 Ten Weeks Stocks. 4 colors. 2-in .. . 2.00 Vinca Variegata, 2-in 2.00 Vlnca Variegata, 4-in 12.00 Verbena Mammoth, TRANSPLANTED FROM SOIL Verbenas. 4 colors. Salvia Bonfii LobeUa 100 1000 $1.60 ider, double 1.50 $12.00 1.00 8.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS Marguerites, Saunders $1.50 Marguerites, Yellow 1.60 ilvy 1.00 LAST FALL'S SEEDLINGS Forget-Me-Nott Daisies (Bellis perennis) . Pansies, fine plants No C. O. D. unless one-third If cuttings or transplanted se charges. Samples, 10c., to cov !75c. per 100, Boston Ferns from bench. $15.00 per 100. $5.00 per 1000 | Asparagus Sprengeri, 23^-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash wltli order, please. , please add 10c. per 100 — carrier*! F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. ORCHIDS We offer, for early Spring deliveiy, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Per Plant Percivaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Speciosisslma 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana.. 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case Iota as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply amaUer plants (SE- LECTED) for attractive figures and invite your correspondence. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence. R. I. CATTLEYA Per Plant Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Labiata Warneri... 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Gaskelliana 1 Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eicbange ORCHIDS For Sale A small, select, private Orchid Collection in prime condition, at sacrifice owing to owner closing greenhouses. — ORCHID LIST-^ ', Laelia Perrini i Laelia Autuit ! Cypripedh 9 Cattleya Assorted (I Trianae Delicata, 3 Schroederae and 5 Maxima) 23 Laelia Anceps WN. C. ROBERTS, Frederick Potter 6 Dendrobium Phalaenop- sis Schroederianum 10 Oncidiura Varicosum Rogei "' im 6 Anthurium Scherzeri- OSSInTnG, N.Y. Rectproclty— Saw it Id t Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety ORCHIDS in splendid condition:"^ *" very good district. C. Mossiae Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bichange ""^"jOHN DeBLCK. P. 0. Box 73 SECAUCUS, NEW lERSEY. Write them you read this advt. In the Bschange Commercial Rose Culture ''S A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. and PUB. CO., 2 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK Water Lilies Now Is the Season for Planting No better stock of Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Nelumbiums, etc. WM. TRICKER ^;^:i/af;ifr ARLINGTON, N.J. Write them you read 1 In the Exchange Prompt shipments. Pansies No matter what others tell you, there is no better strain for commercial purposes than the Superb Strali Pansies. Grown from seed of my own raising, and is the result of twenty years* careful breeding. Yoi owe It to yourself to try them. Price, «1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. By express only. Mixed colors. VINCS Variegata. Out of 4-inch pots - - - - $10.00 per 10( GERANIUMS. Out of Sj^-inch pots - - - - 6.50 " " SALVIA. Out of 3K-inch pots 5.00 " " LEONARD COUSINS. Jr.. Concord Junction, Mass Middle Atlantic States Washington, D. C. Mother's Day is over, and without doubt it was the best Mother's Day yet. There were more flowers worn on the streets of this city on the 10th of May than there ever were before. Of course, there were not enough white Carnations to go around; these were not sold tor less than 10c. each. A great many more flowers were sold by the clerks explain- ing the meaning of color to the customer. The suffragists' parade on Saturday helped business considerably, not so much by the yellow flowers worn by those in line and those in sympathy with the movement, as by those of the "anti" pei"suasion, who wore red Roses as a symbol indicating that they were op- posed to the movement. Besides the business done in the stores, the fakers got hdld of thousands of red Roses and found ready sale for them. Several of the proposed checks to the street fakers, \\-h)ch were supposed to go into effect last week, did not materialize. The White House Wedding While the White House wedding was quiet, and the decorations simple, it was a nice affair. The bride carried a shower bouquet of Lifly of the Valley with white orchids and spray orcliids in the shower. The maids of honor carried shepherd's crooks with a cluster of Taft Roses. One was in blue effect, a shower of baby blue ribbon with Sweetheart Roses. The other had a pink effect with pink ribbons and Sweetheart Roses. The flower girls carried Panama hats filled with pink Sweet Peas and Apple blossoms. The decorations where the ceremony was per- formed were banks of palms and Cibo- tinm ferns, with a background- of Easter Lilies. They used a prie-dieu with a cluster of Lilies. The mantel was banked with the same flowers. The red room was carried out with American Beauty Roses in basket effect. There were five or six baskets filled with these. A num- ber of beautiful baskets were sent by the diplomats. O. A. C. O. Paterson, N. J . Wm. Thurston, the enterprising Van Houten st. florist, assisted the managers of the Orphans' Home in their Mother's Day sale of flowers for the benefit of the Home. Mr. Thurston purchased up- ward of 20,000 Carnations for the ladies who were working for the orphans. The home realized a handsome sum for its benefit. ORCHIDS Fresh Importations from Famous Di; CATTLEYAS By request. To replenish MendelU colfections. Fine, original type. Schroederae The spfendid " Popayan Trianae Rare Coast type. since the earthquake. Gigas Sanderiana Large, deep 1 moth flowering type. Only the demand of the country's rare-orchi< lovers with advance orders_ has influenced us t( bring out these small collections. Only a few case rREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY, Fall River, Mass G. L. Freeman, Mgr. G-lve credit where credit is due — Mention Excbangt ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- droblums, Oncidlums, Cypripediuma, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices rigfa*. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower FALL RIVER, MASS. Reciprocity— Saw It ta the Exchange BEDDING PLANTS SCARLET SAGE AGERATUM. Blue and white GERANIUMS. In bud and blooir ■ ,k, white, • 2H DRACAENA Indivisa BOSTON FERN RUNNERS. From bench, S2.50 per 100, S18.S0 per 1000. WILLIAM MEARS, Rumson, N.J. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt . and others. 2-in $2.00 per 100; 4-in., S6.00 per 100; 3-in.. S3.50 per 100. COLEUS. 2-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in. $5.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., S2.00 per 100; 3-in., $3.60; 4-in., $7.50. PETUNIAS. LOO per 100. TOMATOES, Earl >sa. Matchless, and Crackerjack. : 100. PEPPERS. SeedUngs, 60c. pe W. J. FREDERICK, 29 Helderberg Ave. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Give credit where credit is dne — Mention Bschange lay 16, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1213 Palms Heacock's Fems NVHOLESALE PRICE LIST KENTO t Lcava I in. 6-« m. 6 MADE-UP Kl sIm tub Plants .in. 4 in tub FORSTERIANA n. high Each Doz. 28-30 $1.00 $12.00 34-36 1.50 18.00 5NTIA FORSTERIANA In. high Each 36 *2 .'in 4 00 .!^ 4 in tub -in. 4 in tub in. 4 in tub 42-48 ... 5.00 5H-6 ft . . . 12.60 ,in. 4 in tub 6 ft., heavy.... ...16.00 ...20.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA ves In. high Each 8-10 The Steam of the Great Plant Producing Mill has been kept up to full speed, day and night Look! Only four weeks since Easter has passed, and a StockofBeddingPlanlsbythe100,000 12.00 16.00 18.00 34-36. 36-38., 42-45. .very heavy.. fi.OO 48 to 54, very heavy.. 6.00 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII [n. pot. nicely characterized in. pot, 18 to 20-ln. spread , in. tub, 18 inches high, 24-in. spread 2.0 -^ 9-in. tub, 5-ft. spread. . HOME-GROWN. STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up IOSEPHHEACOCKCO."ar."Wyncote,Pa liddle Atlantic States— Continued Newark, N. J. Noll's seed store has been the scene ot nsfle and activity for the past few 'eeks. Counter trade has been excep- onally good. WhUe the weather has een adverse to seed sowing, this com- any apparently has no reason for com- laint. Lawn grass has been made a spe- ialty, and has moved very well. Veg- table and flower seed department sales bow a marked increase over former cars, and imported nursery stock has utdone itself over past records. Flow- ring and foliage shrubs have been in specially good demand and vegetable lants are moving well. Hegardless of he inclement weather the large staff of mployees has been kept very busy and ight work has been unavoidable. Gar- en implements is another line which has acreased wonderfully in the volume of ales, and farm seeds have also added luch to the season's success. The branch a. the Hudson Terminal Concourse also eports a distinct improvement in busi- ness over last year. Alex. Forbes, president of the company, ecently started on his annual Canadian lunting trip. Elizabeth, N. J. I Mrs. John Young of East Jersey St. '■eports that her business the past few Iveeks has been up to staudari, with Identy of funeral work and a good de- laand tor cut flowers. Mrs. Young has ..greenhouse about 35ft. x 100ft., in vMch she has a good stock of bedding )lants, etc. Fred WilUams, of 114 Chilton St., mother old timer, has his greenhouses veil stocked with bedding plants and Jso has a large stock of vegetable plants. VIr. Williams is located in the residential ieetion and does a -very good retail busi- less. Henry Leahy, of East Broad St., and dso of East Jersey st., has been busy :he past week with a large seed business. He is having a large call for vegetable Dlamts. He has had plenty of funeral work all the time. J. A. Meekius of Elizabeth ave. re- ports that his business has been very 50od the past week, with plenty of box trade and a good call for bedding plants ; ilso tor vegetable plants. The Orchid Shop of 290 North Broad 5t., which is owned by W. B. Woodruff rf Westfield, N. J., reports that business has been very good, with a brisk demand for vegetable plants and seeds, as well good call for cut flowers. Erolden 'Wedding Celebration Mr. and Mrs. John L. Vollmer of 157 East Jersey St., two of tlie best known German-American residents of the down- town section of the city, were pleasantly surprised by their friends and relatives at their home on May 7, and given a reception in honor of their golden wed- ding anniversary. "The host and hostess were presented with numerous gifts, in- I eluding purses of gold. Mrs. Vollmer iwas presented with a very handsome gold-handled umbrella and her husband [■with a goldJhandled cane. There were a very enjoj VoUmer led the march to the dining room, where supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Vollmer were married in New York, removing to Elizabeth shortly af- terward. Both have been in the flo- rists' business for the past 25 years, being located in the same store which they now occupy. They do the largest business of any of the florists in the lower part of the city, having plenty of funeral work and decorating, and they also have a very good counter trade. In the Summer months, when business is slack, you can find Mr. Vollmer sitting in front of the store, and he always has a pleasant smile and a pleasant word of greeting for everyone that passes who Imow him. J. M. W. Pittsburgh, Pa. Are now ready for SECURE YOUR Each 100 SCARLET SAGE, BonSre or Clara We have the finest plants I vjT seen; large plants, all gonla the shadi Erfordi, have given grea • the 1 d the boiling SI $0.05 , large size GracliiV Magnito ' ' 3 iii .' .' . .'.'.' -07 Araen'teo-Guttata Beautiful, striped t%ii^::.:-.:.::y.:::::::.y::.'.'.'.: '-m GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt. Best doublescarlet; Buchner, double white; immediate delivery ORDER NOW! SMALL PLANTS p^ loo PHLOX Drummondl Grandiflora and dwarf. 2H in »3.00 VERBENAS. 2^ in., miied 3.00 HELIOTROPES. Sin 4.00 4in 1 7.00 TAGETES, first of alt Marigolds. Large African. 3 in COSMOS. Red, white and pink. 3 i LOBELIA, Crystal Palace. Dark blue. French dwarf compacta. 2H in I PETUNIAS, California Giant. Assorted FUCHSIAS. Assorted. 4 in VINCA Variegata, or Periwinkle. Large 4 in 15 AMPELOPSIS Veitchll. 4 in 12 PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana. iH in. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2Hin... 3.00 CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller). 214 in 3.00 ASTERS, Crego. White, pink. sheU pink, lavender. 2H ■» S-M AGERATUM. Blue. 4 in 6.00 COLEUS VerschaSeltU, Golden Bedder, 75c., Sl.C Made up of one large Kentia it ter, 40 in. high, three smallei around Kentia Belmoreana. 4H m., 2 6K in., 60c., 60c. to 6 in., made up, 75c. to DISH FERNS. Assorted. 2H it We ha 2Hi 1 flowers. 3 i 4.00 Notes Market conditions were fairly sat- isfactory the past week. Stock was plentiful. Funeral work helped consider- ably to use up the surplus. Roses are abundant and as cheap as Carnations at retail. Carnations sold at from $2.50 per hundred up; for Mother's Day, 5c. and 6c. was demanded, seilling at 15c., or two for 25c. Sweet Peas were too plentiful, also Snapdragon. Lilac and other outdoor flowers are abundant, sell- ing fairly well. Lilacs are particularly fine this year in our vicinity as the frosts did not affect them and the crop is heavy. The market plant trade is rather slow. The weather is to blame, as it is cool with decidedly too much rain. The seed trade is very active and alll the stores bustling. The employees no doubt will be thankful when the month is over. Ray M. Daschbach, who had to vacate his store room in the Jenkins Arcade, is now temporarily on Sixth ave., until his new place in Wood st., on which he has taken a five years' lease, will be ready for occupancy. D. F. Ludwig, of the E. O. Ludwig Floral Co., is spending a few weeks at Atlantic City. He spent a day at Prince- ton to see the baseball game between Princeton and Cornell. His brother Ed- ward, a student at Cornell, is a member of the team. The fact that the white Carnation was designated as the proper flower to be worn on Mother's Day, corners the market on that bloom everywhere. White Carna- tions were scarce and the demand was good, consequently the florists asked higli prices, which were readily paid. One of tie ministers of a Pittsburgh church said that his congregation departed from the Carnation, substituting the Rose in- stead. This was to set the pace for the substitution of other flowers for the Car- nation, for the reason that the demand each year for that particular flower will continue to grow to that extent, that there would not be enough Carnations to go round. To hold to one particular flower would mean a repetition of hi^er prices each year, and that would put the Carnation out of reacTi of thousands who would gladly wear them if they were not 6 in. , Scottii. Large 7 in. .75 .60 5, 6H in„30c.to .40 uiatrasil. 5. 5H in.. 36c., 40c.; 7 in.. .75 Harrisil and Boston. 7 m 76 DRACAENA Indiyisa. 6M-in., 6-in. , . .25 TerminaUs 3-in 26 FICUS Elastica, or Rubber Plant. 5, SJ-^, 6 to 7 in., 30c., 50c. to 76 CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE outdoor HONEYSUCKLE (HaUeana) and as- sorted. 5Hin CLEMATIS Paniculata. 6H to 6 m., 16cito HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Kept in cold- frame, outdoors all Winter, protected from the frost by straw, suitable now to plant out at the seashore, or any- where else, perfectly hardy when planted out all Sun Assorted colors. 3 in, 4c.; 4 in.. 7c. Have you ever realized what the best paying Elant for cut Howers for the garden or greenhouse enches is? It is the popular blue CORN- FLOWER. The ladies, the children and the young and old men's friend. The reason why so popular: it is a lucky plant. We never had enough before. This season we raised a limited quantity; 3 in. pots S5.00 per 100; 2>^ in. S3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGON, or Antirrhinum Malus. Giant White. Giant Pink, Giant Yellow. Giant Scar- let, separate colors. 2 in., 2H in., »3.00 to »4.0D per 100. Sliver Pink, S5.00 per 100. 100 PARLOR, or GERMAN I SALPIGLOSSIS.' 2M in o.uu PYRETHRUM, or Golden Feather. 2}^ in. 3.00 LEMON VERBENAS. Strong. 3 in 7.00 IPOMOEA NOCTIFLORA Our Specialty Introduced by us for the past 25 years. Rapid grower. 40 to 60 ft. high in tllree to four months; free bloomer, pure white, creamy, fragrant flowers, as big ;., 40c., 60c., , 20c. ti ASPIDISTRA Just arrived fi gium, large plants, green folit able for porches. 6 in. pots, 7, Variegated, also for porches 100; 2}i , si.oo, SI.: too E. C. R. CANNAS King Humbert, one of the best new, dark- leaved varieties; massive coppery foliage; large scarlet flowers. 4 in., SS.OO per 100. Alphonse Bouvier, rich red; Richard Wallace light yellow flowers; Mad. Crozy, Pres. McKinley, brdliant Eaandale, Venus, rosy pmk; Florence = „ _ . :_ _.,j^ 57.00 per 100. from Ghent, Belgium. tion as importer of this beautiful plant has been kept up to date. Jurt !ft from 10,000 import- This should be sufficient proof ot the merit ol our Araucarias. This shipment just imported is one of the best which has ever arrived. Every plant is good and sound, healthy and strong. Take advantage NOW of the BARGAIN whUe it while vou s!ee[ suitable to rep< 12, 14, 16 in. high, 40c., 50c., 60c.. Araucaria Excelsa glauca, 76c.. Sl.O «1.60. Robusta compacta, $1.00, S1.2 pots. 3, 4 60c.. 75c. travel at purchaser's risk only. GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer and Grower of Potted Plants 1012 West Ontario St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. GERANIUMS ROOTED „_ CUTTINGS RICARD, FOITEVINE, DOYLE, NUTT, BUCHNER, ANNA BROWN (pink). SIO.OO per 1000. 2-inch. RICARD, POITEVINE, NUTT. Fine stock. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Gash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby St., LANCASTER, PA. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings From now till October RICARD.POITEVINE.DOYLE.CASTELLANE, PERKINS, VIAUD. NUTT and BUCHNER $10.00 per 1000. Cash witit order. FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster Pa. 1214 The Florists' Exchange Middle Atlantio States— Continued Syracuse, N. Y. The trade in cut flowers has not been what it might be. Were it not for the large funeral orders a great deal of stock would go to waste. Hyacinths, Daffodils, and Tulips are in full flower, which means a slack time for the florists till they are over. Some few are courageous enough to plant out Geraniums and large quantities of Tomato plants have been sold. It is passing strange how short people's mem- ories seem to be, for last year we had three heavy frosts before the first of June. It is never safe here to plant any- thing out save Pansies until after May 20th. The severe frosts of last Winter have done considerable damage to Roses and tender shrubs. Many Privet hedges have been entirely cut down, and it remains to be seen if they are entirely killed. Thunberg's Barberry and the purple leaved one are without question the very best things we have. It is hard to make people understand the advantage of planting it, when a so-called landscape gardener will advocate Privet. Two hundred students of the Univer- sity are accomplishing wonders on the campus in the way of laying out the drives, in grading, and in planting trees and shrubs. F. G. Harris, Kosedale Nur- sery, Tarrytown, an alumnus of Syracuse University, has donated 100 Oak and Maple trees, besides quantities of shrubs, and Messrs. W. and T. Smith, Geneva Nurseries, have also been generous enough to donate a truck load of evergreen trees and shrubs. Poplars Tabooed In previous notes the fact has been mentioned that the planting of Pop- lars as shade trees has been tabooed by the city, and with good cause, as will be seen. We have now in our city water department a museum, and this week there was placed on exhibition a section 8ft. long of a 6in. water pipe completely filled with Poplar roots. So tight were they wedged in that they had the appear- ance of being pounded in. This pipe was situated some 20ft. from the tree. The solution is that at some time there was a small crack in the pipe and the roots soon found their way in. Just now there is much anxiety among fruit growers that the Brown tail and other Moths have gained a foothold in some of the places near here and will work much harm the coming S\ H. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. The Market (Conditions have changed for the better, the receipts having shortened up. A few weddings and other social func- tions, together with floral work, kept the' florists busy. There was enough of ey.erytbing throughout the whole week, except possibly on Saturday, when the great demand was for Carnations, especially white. Roses continue to come in and My Maryland is the leader. Some excellent quality is obtained from local growers. There are also fine Sun- burst, Double White. Killarney, Rich- mond and other varieties which all shared in the demand. Am. Beauty is in good supply, the medium grades being the best sellers, though selected Milady are preferable in many instances. There are plenty of Lilies, also Callas, Snap- dragon, Peas, Valley, Daisies, and other stock, and the outdoor material is begin- ning to come in, though it has had little or no effect yet on the sale of indoor stock. Some fine coldframe Tulips in Keizerskroon, Alliance and Murillo are had, also Narcissus poeticus and Daf- fodils. There has been plenty of every- thing except good ferns. Mother's Day was certainly a success in this city, and the call for flowers is heavier each year. Chris Shisler is now the owner of a Stewart-Lippard motor truck and does not have to depend on trolleys or horse wagons to convey his consignments to the wholesaler. He is an early comer; in fact there is an early morning race between Chris and Tobias Shank, the latter having an Overland. E. C. B. Tewksburt, Mass. — John Gale, the Violet grower, contemplates the erection of, a new greenhouse. Albany, N. Y. Mother's Day -iiousands of C^^.^^^^^^ ,.=io ^i^, ^^ only in wliite but colored as well. Othe cut flowers of all kinds also were in de- mand at good prices. H. G. Eyres, North Pearl St., has had a number of dinner decorations in honor of the Shriners and Cyprus Templars of iCalifornia, on their way to Atlanta. His orders for bouquets and cut flowers for Mother's Day were far above his ex- pectatioiLS and ahead of last year's. At the Rosery, Steuben St., the entire staff was kept going from Saturday until 'Sunday noon, getting up orders for bouquets, boxes of cut flowers and fu- neral work. P. A. Danker, Maiden lane, was rushed with orders of all kinds for MWher's Day and funeral work. He Bold several thousand Carnations and Roses, besides other cut flowers. Mr. Danker is very busy In the nursery line as he is receiving some large orders for all sorts of shrubs, trees and bedding plants from local and out of town custo- mers who have received his catalog. The Albany Out Flower Exchange, 611 Broadway was verv bus-s for Mother's Day, selling over 20 000 Carnation-^ All other cut flowers also were m demand guest of the club, and said — when Mr. Welch put -the question to him to take a trip to visit the Albany Florists' Club — he was ready, as they were friends of fifty years' standing. He said praise was due Mr. Welch for the way he is work- ing for the coming convention, spending all of his time to make it one of the finest and best ever held by the Society. He also was pleased to see so many younger members in (the club. He fore- saw a future for florists and growers. Mr. Farquhar spoke on bulb growing in this country, and made some interest- ing remarks on gardening and gardenere. He related some of the efEorts made in Boston ailong floricultural lines, and sec- onded Mr. Welch's invitation to all to attend the S. A. F. convention. After the meeting Thos. Tracey ex- tended an invitation to the guests and members to participate in some refresh- ments in honor of the opening of the new place and to celebrate the marriage of his assistant manager, John Haggerty. Several of the members gave some recita- tions, and songs were sung by Mr. MeOharty, honorary member of the club. All left at the twelfth hour singing "Tracey is a jolly good fellow," and the same for Haggerty The next meeting will be held at the Exchange on Thurs da^ , June 4 L H S Banquet to members of the D:i11,is I'Mori.sIs' Club iiiven by the store- men of Dallas, Oriental Hotel, \\ediu>,sil.i> iiijiht, April 29, 1914 Foreground, left to right; E P Hi..«ii,!.c, ., , I ,,ui. K..l.iii~.iii, C C. Chollar, Frank Reed, E. K. Rowe, F. K. McGinnis, Louis bi.il, B ViaiUc, C. M. Wjcoll, representing Burlington Willovnvare Shops; C. J. Dejernib, Alex. Mill.ir, W. W. Robinson. P. Johnson, Ed. F. Bilger. Background; Otto Lang, v-p.; Henry F. Greve, president; Louis Oeasch, treasurer; Sarver, Jr., Ed. Mexia, 3. C. ZeU, Fred. Timm, W. P. Heieert, A. W. Bilg< - ' Harry Morbly, J. G. Strong, H. W. Schaeffer, E. H. WenJtIand, and last, oldest florist in Dallas, Henry Holtkamp. . W. Bilger, Chas. Bengelli, prices were good, and a clean sweep was made by Sunday noon. John Haggerty has returned to his post from his wed- ding trip ; he and his bride will reside in this city shortly. John Berberick of Second ave. has had a very busy week and disposed of a large quantity of cut flowers, especially ■Carnations and iRoses. He also has his greenhouses well stocked with all sorts of bedding plants ready for Memorial Day. Albany Florists' Club The regular meeting of the Al- bany Florists' Club was held at the new headquarters of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, 611 Broadway, on TJrursday evening May 7. President Fred Henkes presided. The following were elected to membership: H. E. Van Wie, John T. Travison and James Lascaris. The fol- lowing were proposed for membership : A. Zatich and M. Pfordt of Albany ; C. W. Breen of Troy. The flower show committee reported progress. Louis H. Shaefer, chairman of the publicity com- raittee, reported what had been done for Mother's Day in the way of advertising. Among the guests present were Patrick Wedch and John K. M. L. Fkrquhar, of Boston. Mr. Welch, in a brief speech, thanked the club for the honor of being present at the meeting. He heartily in- vited the members to attend the S. A. F. Boston next August, for ofliered one of its parks for an outdoor exhibit and show garden. Mr. Farquhar said he -was more than proud to be a New Castle, Pa. Your correspondent . noted a very unique and attractive decoration in the window of Hennon & Co., which was ap- posite. It consisted of a miniature fort, constructed of large cobble stones with formidable looking cannon protruding which, by the way, were nothing more harmful than pieces of stove pipe. "Old Glory" on top fluttered to the breeze of a hidden electric fan, while the fore- ground of the window was covered with green moss with ferns and small palms intermingled, and a placard resting on an easel had the words : "Salute the Flag." J. M. Important to Tomato Growers Bulletin 129 of The Pennsylvania Agri- cultural Experiment Station is entitled "Strain Tests of Tomatoes." The bulle- tin is a summary of a more extensive ar- ticle which is being published in the An- nual Report of the Station. It shows the variation in strains of six varieties of Tomatoes, the test in most instances being conducted for four years. The tests have shown variation in yield be- tween strains of a variety of more than thirteen tons per acre of marketable fruit. It likewise shows pronounced variation in the period of maturity. The author attributes these differences in yield to heredity rather than to environmental conditions, and emphasizes the impor- tance of the factor in the production of farm crops. The bulletin may be had free of charge by addressing the Director of the Experiment Station, State College, Pennsylvania. I New England States Providence, R. I. Mother's Day business surpassed previous records, and with the demam entirely- for white Carnations, it was im possible for the storeman to satisfy tli call with first class stock, with the re suit that a considerable amount was dis posed of that in other times would hav been thrown into the rubbish barrel. Bourgaize & Son, bulbs growers o Hoxie, will now trade as the Hoxie Nur series. Mr. Bourgaize found that in i telephone conversation, with his uncom mon name, he had difficulty in makin; himself known, so to make it easier h decided to make a change The Hoxi Nurseries have a field of seventy thou sand Daffodils that are in fine shape, am the Tulips are starting to come in. Noonan Bros, are bringing fine Pan sies to this market. Norwood Floral Co. reports that i has more work at present than can b handled. Smith the Florist has bought a nev Ford delivery car. Max Viller, who formally worked fo Johnston Bros., is now employed b' Galvin of Boston. Miss Florence Willard is confined t her home with a bad attack of grippe. Visitors the past week were Wm Lake of Philadelphia, Mr. Neubrand representing A. N .Pierson, Inc., also i salesman from Schloss's ribbon house New York. W. A. Bowers. Hartford, Conn. George McClunie will soon open branch store at 15 Maple ave., and wil carry a full line of cut flowers. Thi; place is right opposite the Hartford Hos pital, and should be an ideal location He will be found at the old place at 18' Main st. There has not been mucl doing outside of funeral work ; he has made that a specialty. Page F. Potter, of the Bon Ton, hai been called to his home in Vermont 1 the serious illness of his father. John B. Coombs of West Hartford getting along quite well, following thi accident that he had last Winter when- i boiler exploded and badly scalded him One of his legs was so badly sealdec that he cannot stand squarely It, but no doubt in time it will be healed. His Sweet Peas are fine and h( will have a nice house of stocks aloni by the 30th. Mike Hopper is getting out his preparatory to going digging clams the shores of the Connecticut River Saybrook, and the tales that he about the big one that got away wo3 make your eyes water. Sprear & McManus, the Asylu florists, are quite busy. Their trade Mother's Day was enormous, large windows were very nicely arr; with a Mother's Day decoration. Connecticut Horticultural Sociei The regular meeting of the Con Horticultural Society was held in ' society's rooms in the County Bldg., «ll the evening of May 8, with Pres. Jdhil F. Huss in the chair. The Pansy wasi the topic of the evening, and John C,| Willard of Wethersfield, one of the ama-l teur members, exhibited about 200 blos-1 soms from some twenty varieties. Lonisi Chauvy also exhibited blooms and varie-| ties. President Huss made an elegantj exhibit of hardy shrubs. One exhibitioni| of Pansies was very prettily arranged on white blotters, showing up the beauti- ful markings and colors, while the other was exhibited on yellow paper, the com- bination making a beautiful effect. John Gerard, an old expert of Pansy growing. Niel Nelson and Geo. Baker were ap- pointed by the chair as judges, and cacb exhibitor was awarded a first class cer- tificate. President Huss gave an inter- esting and instructive talk on his ex- hibit, followed by Mr. Gerard, who read an article from the Gardeners' Chronicle of America entitled : "Recent Progress in Hardy Gardens," by Arthur Herring- ton. The annual Dahlia show will be held on Sept 23 and 24 this year, a little later than usual. The meeting was well attended and enjoyed by all present. Geoeqe G. McClunie. The Florists' Exchange 1215 Pawtucket, R. I. Large quantities of Carnations were disposed of on Mother's Day, outnumber- ing by far the amount sold last year, tliereby showing that the day is loolsed upon with favor as a day for the sale of flowers. Mr. Smith, of the Mineral Spring Greenhouses, has had a very busy season, particularly in funeral orders. The T. M. C. A. boys, of Attleboro, made a grand success of their Carnation day, disposing of over 1200 Carnations, which netted them .$100 toward the sup- port of their Summer camp equipment. John J. Kelley of Broad st., Valley Falls, has received a large consignment of nursery stock. He has also a number of orders for outside work. Mr. Dooley, representing the Provi- dence Merchandise Co., dealers in florists and gardeners' tools, called on the trade during the week. The new strip of Metropolitan Park Boulevard, in the vicinity of Slater Park, will be completed soon and will add greatly toward enhancing the beauty of the park. The cities of Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Central Falls, also the towns of the Blackstone Valley, following their usual custom, have contributed $200 each for purchase of plants and flowers to be laid on 'the graves of the departed veterans of the Civil War on Memorial Day. C. H. Greaton, of the Greaton Nursery, is having an exceptionally busy season, disposing of large quantities of stock Neil Ward of Earl st., Lonsdale, has received the amount of his claim from the Express Co., for plants which were frozen in shipping from White Marsh, Md., last Winter. A beautiful decoration and the crown- ing of Miss Hortense Caldwell as queen of May featured at the annual May fes- tival, given by the Sunday school pupils of the Broadway Free Baptist Church. The altar on which the queen was crowned was one mass of cut flowers with intermingled different colored- electric lights. Walter S. Sword of Broad St., Valley Falls, has a force of men looking after his outside work. Peter H. Lennon of Main st. who has carried on considerable business in the seed line, has made an assignment. By the looks of the flower store win- dows. Magnolia wreaths are fast meeting with the approval of customers as a lead- ing decoration for graves on Memorial Day. C. A. K. Bridgeport, Conn. The bedding plant trade has started in earnest. Weather conditions have been more favorable of late, which has encouraged people to commence planting more extensively outside. ICamation plants are being planted out, in fact, some have all their plants Mother's Day has come and gone, and it was the best of all with the trade here ; many were sold out of cut flowers, especially Carnations, the day before. Several of the trade had a number of funeral designs to make last week for one of Bridgeport's most prominent citi- zens, the date David F. Eead. There were in all nearly 100 pieces, among these being several large standing crosses, wreaths, scrolls, etc., which called for large quantities , of American Beauty ■Roses, Killarney, orchids, Valley, LUies, Carnations, Roses and Sweet Peas are somewhat scarce and bring good prices. Carnations were selling at $1 per doz. on Mother's Day ; Roses, $1.50 to $2 ; Kweet Peas, $1.50 per doz. Single Daffo- dils, 50c. per doz. There is plenty of funeral work which cleans up all surplus flowers. Outside planting of hardy stock James E. Beach reports the best Mother's Day on record; all cut flower stock cleaning out in fine shape. Bedding and vegetable plants here are being sold in large quantities. His designers had several large pieces for Mr. Read's fu- neral, among them being a large flat bouquet of American Beauty Roses. Robert Hawkins of Maim st. had an excellent Mother's Day trade, all cut flowers being sold out the day before. On Sunday they had hard work getting enough flowers to fill orders. He has the decorating at the Brooklawn Club this week, which consists oif palms, Bays, Laurel, Roses and Carnations. Several church decorations have been furnished lately. Park Garden and Flower Shop report their Mother's Day trade the best ever. Bedding plant trade has started in good John R«ck & Son never had a better Mother's Day trade. All stock was cleaned up in good ^ape. They had several large pieces to make for Mr. Read's fu- neral, among them being a large scroll from the Park Commissioners. .Tames Horan & Son had a fine Moth- er's Day trade, cleaning out all their cut flowers. Trade in all branches is excellent. G. C. Bouton & Son of Myrtle ave. for Mother's Day sold large quantities of Carnations, Roses, Sweet Peas, etc. Quantities of palms. Lilies and out -flow- ers were used in a wedding decoration recently. Mr. Anderson, of A. N. Pier- son of Cromwell, 'Conn., was a recent of. Julius Beck had a fine Mother's Day trade, selling out all of his cut flower stock Bedding plants here are com- mencing to sell in quantities FEB very attractive style. A. H. Lange of The Lange Floral Store was awarded first prize for this display. In the cen- ter of his table was a design composed of Lady HiUingdon Roses, Valley and Maidenhair fern. This was shaped simi- lar to a wreath, of considerable depth and fitted over a beautiful vase of pink Roses and Valley. Corsage bouquets were placed about the table for the ladies and completed the artistic display of pink and white. Miss Lucy Coulson was given second prize for table ^ decorations, her table being trimmed with Killarney Roses and pink candelabras. The center piece was a basket of Killameys and Maidenhair fern. The ladies' bouquets were of Kil- larney Roses and Valley. Others having table decorations were the Denholm & McKay Co., which was arranged by Charles Mackie. In the center of this table was a large vase of Marguerites. Yellow candelabras were placed about the table, and ladies' bou- quets of yellow Marguerites and Aspara- gus Sprengeri were placed at every other plate. This table was arranged in a very attractive manner and gave a yel- low effect. Forbes & Forbes displayed a very good table decoration arranged by Mrs. Forbes. The basket in the center was of pink Snapdragons, pink Sweet Peas, Gypsophila and Maidenhair fern. Ladies bouquets were placed about the table to match. The color scheme of this display Worcester, Mass. Notes The demand for Carnations was greater than ever, which goes to show that as the custom grows, the florists will be able to add another important day to their yearly trade. There have been a few large weddings during the past week, which also have helped busi- ness. All the florists have been busy with funeral work. The Randall Flower Shop did a large business on Saturday for Mother's Day. For this occasion Mr Randall got up a special doUar box of flowers which he advertised extensively and found it to be in great demand. This helped out the demand for Carnations, as the sup- ply grew somewhat limited. Carl Everberg of Woburn, Mass., has purchased the retail store of Midgley & Co., 209 Main St. Mr. Everberg has about 50,000ft. of glass in Woburn, where he carries on a large wholesale business. In former years he was with A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell, and later became head gardener for the Welds Estate of Cambridge. For the past few years he has been in business for himself. He is fortunate in secur- ing the services of F. L. Midgley as manager of this store. One of the finest May exhibitions ever held by the Worcester County Horticul- tural Society was witnessed last Thurs- day. The special feature of the show was the table decorations, with covers at each table set for six persons, in a was pink and white. The glassware and silver used in these decorations was fur- nished by the Clatk & Sawyer Co. of Worcester. Another feature of the show was the display of baskets. A basket of pink Roses and Snapdragon, arranged by Mr. Lange, received first premium. A. W. Hixon was second with a basket of pink Carnations and Marguerites. A basket of white Snapdragon, pink and white Carnations, and lavender Sweet Peas, arranged by Miss Coulson, received third prize. Fourth premium was awarded to Mrs. Forbes. This basket was neatly arranged with pink Snapdragon, Sweet Peas, Carnations and Maidenhair fern. There was a very good display of Hya- cinths, Tulips, Pansies and Zonal Ge- M. C. M. Newport, R. I. Mother's Day was more generally ob- served here than ever. In some instances Carnations were given out at the churches; in fact the call for Carnations was so great that at all of the stores they were completely sold out. Miss Coggeshall, bookkeeper at Gib- son Bros., has returned after spending her vacation in Washington. William Allan, formerly head gardener to Dr. Jacobs, is now in charge of the Wener estate on Bellevue ave.. where a very handsome mansion is being erected. A new range of greenhouses is to be built for W. E. Glyn, also on Bellevue ave. AiEXANDEE MacLeixan. Sweet Peas at Auburn, N. Y establishment, Auburn, N. Y. The photo- graph was taken on March 19 and shows Mr. Morgan's wife picking some flow- ers. The day's cut numbers 4800 splen- did flowers. The writer, in his Auburn notes a few weeks since, tried to describe the wonderful growth and the immense number of flowers he saw, and the pic- ture bears out his statement. The following facts will prove interest- ing : The first picking was on Dec. 19, and up to May 19 76,000 good flowers were sold. Today, May 9, quite a large picking was made. It is Interesting to note the fact that the late James Morgan, father of the present owner, was one of the first sub- scribers to The Flobists' Exchange, and it has continued to be a weekly vis- itor ever since, and is greatly appreciated. Mr. Morgan, in a note to the writer, asks if he thinks the Ninth Story Man can beat his record, which shows he is a good reader of the paper and enjoys the short and pithy paragraphs, as does the writer. H. Y. Profits from Gladioli The line— "The Gladiolus Crop, Easy Culture and Rich Profits Make It Attractive," by Maurice Fuld, is the title of an article appearing in The Country Gentleman of May 2. A few paragraphs are given as to the cost of bulbs of cer- tain of the varieties, and of the returns that might possibly be expected. "Pan- ama, a new pink sort, will in a few years probably completely supplant America. Small bulbs of Panama are worth $15 a hundred. The flowers perhaps will not bring more than $8 a hundred spikes, but the bulbs wholesale will bring at least the original outlay ; so when yon consider that you can grow at least fifty thousand spikes on an acre, and the gross income is therefore $4000 an acre, it is not a bad proposition. Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr., is another winner in pink that will be a rival of Panama in the future. About fifty thousand bulbs of this sort were available last Fall on the wholesale mar- ket By the first of February not a bulb could be bought wholesale. The bulbs of this variety retail at $6.50 a dozen, and they are very readily sold." Notes from Illinois JOLIET. — J. W. Thompson Carnation Co. raises some of the finest stock shipped into the Chicago flower market, and attributes much of its success to the method of culture adopted by the com- pany's grower, P. W. Peterson. Plants are first set out in the bench from 2%in. pots early in May, planted in the field for about six weeks, then replanted on benches. The writer saw stock set out that was as large as that usually brought in at the end of August. Recent rains have materially helped all stock. Among the new varieties of great promise is Dorner's Champion, while the older and better known kinds are highly promising. MoBTON Gbove. — Poehlmann Bros.' Co.'s immense establishment is being rapidly formed into departments, conse- of stock can be found in one establish- ment in this country, that is where cut flowers form such a strong leader. A new range is being built that will give a block of tbirteen houses an average of one thousand running feet each for cut flowers. The palm section was particu- larly interesting to the writer. Hugo M. Osser has charge of this branch and called especial attention to the healthy and clean condition of the plants. There are wide tall houses with concrete floors in place of wooden benches, allowing of ample drainage through the gutters. Raised paths of convenient width enable the purchaser to inspect each specimen to advantage. The houses are 225ft. x 27ft., with pipes arranged along the sides, and face south to get advantage of the stronger light. The plants are turned about occasionally to keep uniform. An item of fifty thousand Cocos WeddeUiana in seedling pots will convey. some idea of the extent of this department W. M. 216 The Florists' Exchange OttoMuller, Jackson Ave. & 3d St,. Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Otto Muller, formerly of Tamm & Mul- ler of Astoria, L. I., on JuJy last leased for a term of three years the R. Schilow- sky range of greenhouses in Woodside, consisting of about 12,000 sq. ft. of glass. Fern growing during Autumn and Winter is the leading feature at this range, the output being about 100,000 dish ferns, such as Pteris, Aspidium and Cyrtomium. Special attention is given to Cyrtomium falcatum and Rochfordianum. Some Nephrolepis are also grown. Hydrangeas are grown in quantity for Easter, sales for which this year practically cleaned out the ferns and all other available stock. Just at this time the houses and cold- frames are well fill€d with bedding and vegetable plants, among which the lead- ing items are 50,000 seedling Bonfire Salvias in small pots, several thousand Geraniums, very fine plants of the va- rieties Ricard, Poitevine and Nutt, and a large block of Hydrangeas for Memorial Day. Five thousand baskets of dwarf Tomato plants, 12 in each basket, are another profitable Spring feature, and also a full line of vegetable plants in the coldframes. Mr. Muller appears to have got on to the job immediately after leas- ing this range, and to be showing results. Peter Wenk, Ozone Park, L. I., N. Y. Peter Wenk is one of the largest, it not the largest, grower of English Ivies iu this part of the country, his present stock of which consists of 20,000 fine plants growing in 4in. pots, and 80,000 plants growing in the field. His stock of Geraniums, Ricard, Nutt and Poitevine largely, consists of 70,000 fine plants iu 4in. pots. His new house 25ft.x210ft, buat two years ago, is entirely fiUed with these, as are also several of the smaller houses. Hydrangeas, now in bud, wiU he ready for Memorial Day. Thou- sands of small 'Mums are now in the houses and frames, to be planted in the houses when the bedding plants are out. Thirty thousand young Carnation plants were planted out in the field on May 1 ; among these were some of the new va- riety Philadelphia. An interesting feature at this range was several thousand pots of stocky plants, four plants to each pot, of Phlox Drum- moudii in the frames, the beet plants the writer ever saw. Pansies were grown in frames under 200O sashes ; so great was the demand for these this year that all were sold in five days, and these frames are now filled with Queen of the Market Aster. The succession in this range is 'Mums and Carnations, followed by bedding plants. On April 30 Mr. Wenk sent out his first load of plants on his new Buick automobile truck, his son, Peter Jr., who has received his chauffeur's license, act- ing as driver. The building of a new greenhouse 32ft.x210ft. wiU soon, it is expected, be under way. Victor S. Dorval's Sons, Woodside Ave., Woodside, L. 1., N. Y. This flower growing establishment, founded about half a century ago, now comprising about 20,000 to 25,000 sq. ft. of glass, is run by V. S. Dorval Jr., and his brother, Edward Dorval. The range is a good example for a growing establishment where, through a succession of crops, the pot is kept boiling all the year around. The Winter and Spring features here are the forcing of several hundred thousand bulbs, such as Lilies, Narcissus, Tulips, Hyacinths and Spanish Iris and the growing of ornamental As- paragus. Asparagus is growing in 10 houses ; 50,000 Spanish Iris are iu three houses and the same number of Iris are out of doors. The indoor grown Irises are in solid beds about Sin. high, where the bulbs were planted last November, I and which have been given a temperature of 40 deg., as nearly as possible, but yet neither these nor those planted at the same time in the open, and covered to keep out frost, were in bloom on May 1. Narcissi and Tulips are still being cut. Ten thousand pots of Giganteum Lilies were grown for Easter this year. Some Antirrhinum, and Etoile d'Or and Mrs. F. Sander Marguerites are grown for cut flowers. Small 'Mums in very large numbers are now growing on, with which the houses will be filled for the Autumn crop of blooms. An interesting plant seen at this range is a seedling Orange tree which is nearly, or quite, half a century old, and which blooms each year and bears about 100 fruits. This is the same tree which was shown in the Horticultural Hall at the flower show and was awarded a silver medal. August Buckholtz, East Greenpoint Ave , Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Autumn Chrysanthemums, the small plants of which are now growing on for later planting on the benches. These are followed by Lilies, Narcissi and Tulips, which are succeeded by bedding plants with which the houses are now well filled ; these include 10,000 Geraniums, 15,000 Coleus, 25,000 Dusty Miller, 20,000 Eche- veria and about the same number of Al- temanthera, and several thousand Be- gonia Vernon. Carnations for cut blooms are grown in two houses. Most of the bedding plants grown in this range are used in the Calvary Cemetery. nies have been the chief fields for this development, but the planting of trees and rejuvenating of existing orchards by means of explosives would appear to be worthy of careful study and trial in this country. The effect of exploding a cart- ridge judiciously placed in the ground is to shake it up and fissure it to a far greater extent than can possibly be done by spade work, and new trees planted in such prepared ground make much more rapid and vigorous growth and bear bet- ter; while in an old orchard the ground can be similarly opened and shaken with- out injury to the standing trees which, having less dense soil to penetrate with the roots, make corresponding good growth and get a new lease of life. — l^urseryman and Seedsman, Humus and Soil Fertility In connection with a series of localized tillage surveys, the Department of Agri- culture has incidentally uncovered the following data on tlie relation of humus or vegetable matter in the soil to the crop-producing power of the soil : Soil type. H State. m Mi lllinob prairie No. Carolina. NSpska'.;:: 46-50 Marshal silt loaii....:: Camngton silt loam... . 30-35 ii-40 The striking correlation between the per cent, of vegetable matter in the soil and the yield of Corn in the areas inves- tigated is another strong link in the chain The Ford as a Salesman's Car A familiar sight to the retail florists of Philadelphia is the ever ready Ford car shown on this page. It is used by H. Bayersdorfer & Co. as a salesman's car, in which capacity it is giving most grati- fying results. The radius of calls is not confined to Philadelphia alone, but weekly visits are made in it to all nearby towns. The large chest in the rear of car contains a line of samples, the extent of which is only too obvious to those ac- quainted with this branch of the business. The gentleman with the gauntlets who is seen nonchalantly leaning against the car is no other than Charles Schackerman, or better known as Charlie, expert driver and astute salesman, with his inevitable order book in hand. Orders are his spe- cialty. W. H. E. Cultivating by Explosives In a lecture recently a description was given of the manufacture of explosives, more particularly nitro-cellulose and nitro-glycerine. After referring to the explosives employed in filling shells, the lecturer said that a more pleasing use for them has arisen in connection with agri- culture. America and the British Colo- of evidence that organic or vegetable mat- ter in the soil is the most effective factor in soil fertility. There are many well known methods of supplying this vegetable matter to the soil. Crop residue is usually the basis of more humus. Grass or sod crops arc the most valuable in this respect. On lands especially poor In humus, it is often advisable to grow Summer legumes, such as Cowpeas or Soy Beans, to be turned,, under in Fall. Stable manure is of great value in increasing humus. Win- ter cover crops, such as annual Clover, Vetch, or Rye, are now extensively grown, to be turned under in toto in the early Spring. In the Southern States where Winters are mild. Winter cover crops not only produce an enormous amount of matter to turn under, but in producing this utilize the land at a sea- son when otherwise idle and growing poorer by leaching. Tillandsia Lindeni Many of the Bromeliaceous plaints are remarkable for their showy blossoms, but for some reason they are not very gener- ally cultivated. Perhaps the most fre- quently met with (observes an ex- change), is Tillandsia Lindeni, the value of whose richly-colored flowers is en- hanced by the fact that they are borne throughout the Winter months. Apart from its blossoms, irt; is a decidedly orna- mental plant, the numerous narrow leaves being arranged in a regular vasi- form manner. From the center of these the flower stem is pushed up to a height of lit. to 18in., or even more. The upper part of the spike is furnished with two opposite rows of braots, from which the flowers are produced. They vary some- what in tint, the most effective shades being a rich deep blue and Tyrian pur- ple. The individual blossoms do not last long, but a succession is kept up from one spike for a considerable time. The culture of tliis Tillandsia is not at all exacting, thriving as it does in the cool- est part of the stove, or in the inter- mediate^house. It needs liberal drainage, should be potted in a mixture of fibrous peat and sand, and requires plenty of water at all times. Coming Meetings and Exhibitions American AsBoclatlou of Nmrserymen, annual convention at Cleveland, O., June 24-2G, 1914. American Seed Trade Association, an- nual convention at Washington, D. C, June 23-25, 1914. Anglo-American EsMbltiou (In which Belfast, Ireland. — N. S. Pea Soc, July 24. Berne, Switzerland. — May IB to October 16. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, Mass — The exhibitions of the Massachusetts Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: May exhibi- tion, 16 and 17; Rhododendron show. June 6 and 7; Pieony show. June 13 and 14; Rose and Strawberry exhibi- tion, June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea show. July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition, Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of products of children's gardens; Dahlia and fruit exhibition, Sept. 12 and 13; fruit and vegetable show, Oct. 3 and 4; Chrysanthemum show, Nov. 6, 6. 7 Cleveland, O Ohio Gladiolus Society, third week in August, Secy., Wilbur A. Christy. Elberon, N. J. — Elberon (N. J.) Hort. Soc. annual Chrysanthemum show, Nov. 3, 4 and 6. Glen Cove, N. T. — The Nassau County Hort. Soc. will hold exhibitions as. fol- Rose show, June 9; Dahlia ' Chrys show, Oct. Oct. 29 and 30. Lancaster, Pa. — Fall show by Lancaster County Florists' Club, 20 ; R. H. _t Holland House, June 30, July 1 and 2. Nat. S. P. Soc. at Royai Hort. Hall. July 16. Moscow, Bnssla — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit i ' ' Newport, B. I — Newport Hort. Soc. Wm. Gray, Belle and Fairfield Schedules f New Boclielle, N. T. — . the W^estchester (N. (Conn.) Hort. Soc. New Tork, N". T, — The Fall shows of the American Institute will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysan- themum, Nov. 4 to 6. New Tort. — Annual meeting of the Railway Gardening Association, Aug. 11-14, 1914. New Yort, N. Y. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History. June 27 and 28, 1914. New Tork State Fair, Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. Oyster Bay, L. I. — The horticultural society has arranged for the following Summer show, Jun Dahlia show. Sept 3 Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. Port Chester, N. Y. — Summer sho- Westchester (N. of the Fairfield .Conn.) Hort. Soc. at Port Chester Hospital, June 19 and 20. Society of American Plorlsts' and Orna- mental Hortlcnltnrlsts, annual conven- tion and meetings at Boston, Mass., In August, 1914. I International will be held on the following dates: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30. Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Sept 3, Sept 10. Sept 17, Sept 24. 6ct 8, The Florists' Exchange 217 Market Bunch of new Polyanthus Narcissus The variety figured is Waveren's " Admiration," particulars of w appear in "Stray Notes from Great Britain." This is an ordi market bunch of six stems. The flowers are clear yellow with bi orance red cup. Each flower measures IJ-sin. across. I Stray Notes From Great Britain j I By T. A. WESTON } Glorious weather has favored us since Good Friday, scarcely a spot of rain having fallen in the country since that date. The hot sunshine has naturally forced things along with the result that the marliets have been oversupplied. We have been busy with flower shows lately, for apart from the shows all over the country, the R. H. S. Hall has seen four exhibitions within three weeks. The great Daffodil show held on April 15 was a treat, al- though the curious season had upset the calculations - of the growers. Many varieties were over, while tlie poeticus kinds were not out to any great extent. A Coining Market Narcissus That famous poeticus Horace was staged by Walter T. Ware in glorious form, and the accompanying pic- ture shows how this variety bunches up. The vase con- tains three bunches, each of 13 stems. It is assuredly a coming market variety, and as it is rapidly becom- ing plentiful it will soon be available at reasonable rates. At present it is worth about $10 per 100. Another coming variety, which forces readily in Janu- ary, is Macebearer, a huge Barri form, with a large, flat, orange red cup. At present it is still somewhat expensive,' but in it tlie market grower has a treat in store. At the fortnightly show in mid-April, I.t-Col. Hol- ford, the famous exhibitor of orchids, set the place agog by staffing, in superb form, a collection of Hip- peastrums, (Ainarvllis). The exhibit filled the entire end of the hall, some OOft.xfift. Each plant was given a full amount of space, the base lieing entirely covered with fresh choice uioss, so that no pots were seen. This gorgeous exhibit contained numerous named forms and many seedlings raised at Westonbirt. Improved Clematis Novelties were fairly numerous, but the best com- mercial thing in sight was Clematis montana superba; an award was given to Geo. Jackman & Son who staged it, and for general purposes it is far more valuable than Clematis Armandi. Another good subject that gained an A. M. is Hy- drangea Lillie Mouiilere. This new French variety has many large pips. The color is distinct mauve pink. It was shown by Stuart Low & Co., Enfield. Van Waveren & KruijfF of Sassenheim, gained A. M. for Tulips Ibis and Pelican. Both are of great size, the former a rich cardinal, with pink edging; the latter a grand white. New Double Primroses Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, Scotland, created a mild stir by staging some vastly improved double Prim- roses, the flowers being borne singly. Hitherto we have had only lilacina, a beautiful lavender; Primrose plana; Crouse plena, a red and one or two other red- dish forms. Cocker's new strain embraces deep crimson, blue, white, red and primrose. All the flowers are much larger than the older forms and very profuse in blooming." The strain is called the Bon Accord. An award of merit was given. The development of the hybrid Primroses and Poly- anthuses is extraordinary, and as they lift so readily . when in flower, they make splendid pot subjects. The self yellow shades are gorgeous, some being named. A specially fine deep golden yellow is cloth of gold, which is of dwarf habit and amazingly free in blooming. A good strain of seed will yield some superb forms, both in yellow .and red shades. On your side I imagine they would be best in coldframes. I am pleased to note that some firms on your side are paying the Polyanthus some attention. Last Spring I secured a pacKet of seed from Henry A. Dreer, Inc., and to say I am delighted with the result is not the word. Among the 150 odd plants there are not a dozen poor forms. As showing the fixity of type in Dreer's stiam only two plants in the entire batch have tlie true Primrose habit. All the others have strong Polyanthus stems. Spring Rose Show On April 23d, the N. R. S. held its Spring show, and this was a great advance upon the previous one. The great trade groups of plants and cut bloom were very striking. Wm. Paul & Son, who have not shown at the N. H. ■ S. exhibitions for years, defeated five competitors, and truly their exhibit was superb. White Tausendschon was In great form. The cut flower group, CO sq. ft., gave G. Mount & Sons a chance, and all opposition crumpled up before their attack. A number of novelties were shown but only one was good enough for a silver gilt medal. This was Princess Mary, a glowing crimson scarlet single h. t. It will be in great demand for decorative work; shown by E. Hicks, Twyford. Cards of commendation were given to Prince Charming, vivid coppery orange, like Mrs. A. R. Wad- dell but more intense, shown by Hugh Dickson, Ltd. Mrs. S. T. Wright, a fine Melanie Soupert sort of flower, but richer, from Alex. Dickson & Sons; and Autumn Tints, a coppery hued Lyons Rose, from Ben Cant & Dora Van Tets, from A. Dickson & Sons, Is also good, and if it will crop well and do well under glass, then, ye gods! U. S. A. men will start scrapping all other reds. There is nothing so brilliant. A Coming Market Narcissus Tile pliotograph shows three bunches of Narcissus Horace c This is sp 36 bloon Window Display by Henry F. Michell Co , Seedsmen, Philadelphia Seasonable and effective window displajs by thi: energetic companj are alwajs in evidence, and the om we present herewith, making a timely bid for the trad( in lawn mowers, impressing on eieiy householdei thei necessitj after the first early rains in May, whe the grass springs vigorously upward and demands con- stant attention. This window showing was so strongly attractive and realistic that the attention of the passerby was caught and held by it, not alone that but, much more to the point, it was the means of adding to the sales of all the many difl^erent makes of lawn mowers carried m stock by the MicheU Co The window dis- plav was arianged bv Phillip Fieud, floor manager for the compini, and the trade will recognize instantly just what an eftectue setting a store window, so dressed, must have presented Window displ F Michell Co , seedsmen, Philadelphi; 218 The Florists' Exchange Memorial Day Opportunities No customer disappointed with these ready to use Magnolia V/reaths in your stock. Made on regular mossed wire frames, in either brown or green leaves. PRICES 12 Inch frame. when finished 22 inch $5.00 per dozen 14 inch frame. when finished 24 inch 15 inch frame. when finished 25 inch 9.00 per dozen 18 inch frame. when finished 28 inch 11.00 per dozen Two sewed in a box which insures them carrying in perfect condition to any part of the country. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE \n^ Tf WFiniNiriFD ^"^ "^"^^ "^ ^^^^^ 1513-15 German. . . 1 198 __ 1238 Royal Glass Works.. 1251 McHutchison & Co. . 1210 Rupp, John F 1 196 : 1228 Russell, Geo. W."".' . 1243 Russin & Hanfling.. . 1237 ■1212 Salter Bros 1230 .1227 Saltford Flower Shop .1230 Ageratum 1202-04- 1205-0S-11-13-40 Alternanthera. . .1202-05- Alyssum .1198- 1200-04-05-11-12-13-40 Ampelopsis 1200-05- 1208-08-13 Antirrhinum 1195-99- 1200-02-04-11-12-13-40 Asparagus 1194-96- 1198-1200-02-05-08-10- 1212-18-40 Asters 1194-96-98- 1199-1202-08-13 Areca 1211-13 :y...ll94- 1196-1200 Lobelia 1202-05- 1210-11-12-13-40 Magnolias 1206-18 Manetti 1206-08 Maples 1206-08 Marguerites. . . 1208-12-40 Montbretias 1194 Moonvine, . 1205-11-13-40 Mushroom Spawn.. 1196 Nasturtiums 1198- 1211-12-13 Nursery Stock.. . . 1206-08 Orchids 1211-12 Ornamental Shrubs. 1206- 1208 Ornamental Trees.. 1206- 1208 Horse Manure 1248 Hose 1251 Hot Bed Sash... 1250-51- 1253-64 Huckleberry Foliagel237- ScaU^' Sheep Manure 1248 Sheet Moss 1237-38 Shower Sprays 1251 Silkaline 1237 Soot 1249 Sphagnum Moss. . . . 1236- ^ , 1238-39 Stakes. . 1202-36 Ford, Wm. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 1294 Frederick, W.J 1212 Freeman Orchid Co.. 1212 Michell & Co., Hi Friedman, Florist. . . .1227 F Friedman, J.J 1248 Michell's Seed House Froment. H. E 1243 Galvin, Thos. F. . 1227-30 Metairie Ridge Nu Co.. Ltd., The... ,1220 SambriokBros.';.: Metropolitan Material Sander & Son .,Co. .. 1250 Sauter, A '..".'. '. Mette, Henry 1200 Savoy. E. N Meyer. Chas. F 1194 Sceery. Ed Meyer & Co.. John C Schlatter & Son.fl 1237 Schling. Max 7. no Schmidt, J. C... 1198 Schmitz, F. W. O Scholtz. The Florist.. 1227 .1230 .1198 Berfaeris. Bleeding 1201-04-05-OS-11-12- 1213-40 1206-08 .1194 Garland Gnhs. Mfg. Bemb Floral Co. Thel22S Benjamin, S.G 1202 Bennet, C. A 1206 Berger Bros 1245 Berger & Co.. H. H.1194 Berning, H. G 1246 Bertermann Bros Col228 Bidwell & Fobe3....1194 Black, Son & Co.. Jos. H 1206 Blackistone, Z. D..,.1231 BlatchleyCo..The...l229 Boddington. A. T.. 1197 Boerger, A. Wm 1200 Bolgiano & Son,J. . .1196 Bennett & Blake 1243 Bonnot Bros 1243 Bon Ton Flower Shop, The 1228 Bowe. M. A 1229 Breck-Robinson Nursl206 Breitmeyer's Sons, J. 1228 Brown, Peter 1213 Brummer, Paul 1208 Bruns. H. N 1246 Bryan. Alonzo J 1240 Buckbee, H. W 1231 Burr & Co., C. R.. Caldwell The Woods- man Co 1238 California Florist, . . 1231 Camp Conduit Co.. .1261 Colflesh's Sons, J. Gasser Co., J. M. Gibbons, the Sn Man 1198 Schulz.Jacob ....„ 1208 Schwake & Co., Inc., iEl Scott, John 1210 1228 Sealy.J. W.C 1202 Millang. Chas 1243 oi n ^j" Mills. The Florist.Incl228 ^'>''n>. Partridge . 1237 Miltonia (Cons. , Goodsell, P. H 1208 Gove, The Florist... 1227 Graham & Son, A.... 1227 Greater N. Y Florists" Ass'n 1243 Grey Co., Thos. J... 1198 Growers' Cut Flower Co 1242 GudeBros. Co 1231 Gunther Bros 1243 Guttman & Raynor, Inc 1242 Habermehl's Sons, J. J. 1230 Hall & Robinson 1229 Hanford. R. G 1210 Harris. Chester 1231 Harris. Ernest 1208 Hart, Geo. B.... 1236-37 Hatcher, John C 1227 Heacock, Co.. JOS...1213 Heinecken, Otto 1206 HeissCo 1228 Henderson & Co.. A..1196 Henshaw & Fenrich.. 1241 Herbert & Fleishauerll99 Herbert & Son. David 1196 Herr. A. M 1202-10 Hews & Co.. A. H... 1247 Highland Park Green- houses. The 1228 Hilfinger Bros 1247 Hill Co.. The E.G... 1246 Hill Nursery Co., Inc. TheD 1208 Hirschleber. A 1204 Hitchings&Co 1255 Holland Nurs.. The.. 1206 Hollywood Gardens.. 1231 Holm & Olson 1231 Holton & Hunkel Col244 Home Correspondence Minge FiSi d;.; Th.^ i|;3&oilfS^i^;;.:.;:}fll Sheridan. Walter F. .1243 Minneapolis Floral Co Mitchell. John Momm&Sons, Moninger Co. ShurtIeffSSon.J.B.1198 ions Siebrecht. Geo. C... . 1243 Jjgg Siebrecht, Walter ° „ Co.,Inc 1243 J253 Skidelsky_& Co., S. S , Moore, Hentz & Nash 1201-02 1243 Skinner Irrigation Co. Moore Seed Co 1194 Mullanphy, Florist. . 1231 Murray, Samuel 1228 ?"^^t ^'"^nc Myer. Florist 1230 i!?;! J- j^^jy Myers & Saratn Nahlik, A 1252 inn. B. S.,Jr 1243 Clarence. 1243 tings 1206-08 Cannas 1194-96-98- 1200-02-04-08-11-12-13- 1240 Carnations . 1200-01-02-05 Carnation Cuttings. 1200- 1201-02-05 Centaurea. . 1204-05-13-40 themums 1200-01-02-04-05-08-11- Seeds.. Chrysanthemum Cut- Shrubs tings...ll93-1200-01-02- " 1204-05-08-11-14 Cinerarias 1196-1201 CIematis....l200-04-06-08- 1213 Cobaja 1204-11-13 Coleus.. . 119,S-I200-02-04- 12-15-40 ...1198 Pansies 1196- 1200-01-12 Peonies 1196-1206-08 Petunias 1200-04- 1205-08-11-12-13-40 Phlox. 1198-1204-11-13-40 Phoenix 1211-13 Pinks 1198-1208 Poinsettias 1200-01-18 Primulas.. . .1196-98-1201 Privet 1206-08 Privet Cuttings. . . 1206-08 Rhododendrons. . 1206-08 Roses 1193-94- 1201-03-04-05-06-08- 1211-13-18-40 Rubber Plants 1211- Salvia. 1198-1200-02- 1204-05-08-10-12-18-40 Scarlet Sage 1200-08- 1211-12-13-40 1194-96- 1198-99-1200 1206-08 Laurel Wreaths....l236-38 LemoA Oil 1249 LeucothcE Sprays.. . 1236- 1238-39 Lichen Moss 1200 Magnolia 1237-38-39 . . 1248 Manure Mastica . . Nico-Fumi Pecky Cypress . ...1248 ...1248 . . . 1249 . . 1250- 1253-54 Pms 1238 Pipe 1235-50-53 Pipe Fittings.. 1235-50-53 Plantlife 1249 Tile 1251 Tinfoil 1238-39 Tobacco Dust 1248 Tobacco Powder. . . . 1248 Tobacco Stems 1248 Toothpicks 1238 Tree Tubs 1247 Tubs 1247 Vases 1193 Ventilating Apparatus ., 1251-54 Ventilators 1251-54 Vermine 1249 Wants 1232-33-34-35 Wholesale Florists. . 1240- 1241-42-43-44-45-46 Wild Smilax.. . 1236-38-39 Wreaths.. .1218-38 .1206-08 Smith & Gannett.. . . 1202 of Trade 1238 1""!^^ ?•,■'■ 1243 Nnrinnnl m,ow Oor Smith, S. V 1200 deSs. . . . . .1196 S'^'^h C?-.-W. & T.. . 1206 Neidinger. Jos. G. iSCo., B. A.. 1244 1236 boIomon&Son,L...1254 Neuer & Hoffmann. .1238 1°'?" 1%^^^: ^ . 1210 New England Florist Staiger & Mundweilerl210 r- J °^ -r... btate bt. Gardens. . .1201 Stearns Lumber Co., New England Nurs. TTi A T New°Vork St^bje Mk-^''^ i'°'>%5°-' ■"•'^rl- 111 nure Co 1248 ->^orrs & Hartison Col218 Nicholas. John' S'. '. '. '. 1230 Sjun-PP. Gfg- ^ . . . . 1230 Nicotine Mfg. Co.. The Stumpp 4 Walter^Co.^^ Niessen Co.. The Leo.^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^ c,^, Nirfc. Albert 1200 Noe, L. M 1243 Thompson & Co., B Thompson. W. W. School. Hontsch Boile Horan, E. C. Co.. Conard & Jones Co.. The 1208 Coombs, Arthur 1201 Coombs. Florist 1228 Cousins. Jr.. Leonard 1212 Cowee. W.J 1238 Cowen's Sons. N 1254 Coyle, James 1243 Craig Co., Robt 1211 Crosby a Son, P 1247 Crouch, Mrs. J. W.. 1227 CrowlFernCo 1236 Crump. F. F 1228 Cunningham, Jos. H.1240 Cut Flower Exchangel243 Dahlborn & Co., J. P.1251 Danker. Florist 1227 Dann&Son.J. H...1201 Darbee, Horist 1231 DayCo.,W. E 1231 Deamud Co., J. B. . . 1246 DeBuck, John 1212 De Graff Bros. Ltd... 1200 DeNave. Paul 1212 DenOuden & Sons. 1206 DietschCo., A 1250 Diller.Caskey & Keenl250 Dillon, J. L. 1205 Dodd.Chas. H 1251 Dolansky. F.J 1244 Dorner & Sons Co. F 1202 Drake, J. Aug 1199 Drake Greenhouses. . 1230 Drake Point G'hses.. 1196 Dreer, Henry A., Inc. 1203-51 Dudley, Chas. P 1230 rd,J. W 1248 Hudson Carbon Co.. 1248 Idlewild Gnhs 1228 Igoc Bros 1236 Irwin, R. J. 1201-32-33-34 Isbell,!S.M.&Co....ll96 Jackson & Perkins Co. 1208 Jacobs, S. & Son.... 1251 Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis 1236 Jennings, E. B 1196 Johnson Seed Co 1196 Johnston, T.J. & Co.l230 Jones, H. T 1208 Joy Floral Co 1229 Kasting. Wm. F. C Keller, John A.,.. Keller Pottery Co. KellerSons.J. B.. Kentucky Tobaci ■1228 Oechsli'n. ErnSt:;;..'.1246 Ji;°"?P'°"i, r" TwJfol Orchid The 1910 Thorbum & Co..J.M.1196 ttiSled Co.-.The'"' T:°«y' Ch-iH. . . . .1204 1194 Traendly &Schencfc.l243 Ouwerkerk. P 1206 Tricker. Wm 1212 Palmer iSr Son. W. J..1227 United States Cut Park Floral Co., Thel22S Flower Co 1201-04 Parker. John L. 1227 Van Assche, Frank. . 1251 Parshelsky Bros 1250 Van Gelderen, G. W.120S Pearce, George 1250 VanHeinigen Bros. & Peckham Floral Co. . 1200 Co 1206 Peirce, E. Allen 1247 VanKirk Floral Co .. 1200 Picrson U-Bar Co ... 1256 Vaughan's Seed Store Penn the Florist 1227 1196-98-99 Pennock-Meehan Co., Vick's Sons, James.. . 1204 S. S 1245 Viereck. F. C 1228 Perty Buxton Doane Vincent, R. Jr.. & Sons Co 1250 Co 1193-98 Peters & Reed Pottery Virgin. U.J 1229 Co 1247 Walker, Wm 1228 Pfaff & Kendall 1253 WaUer Seed Co.. The Philips Bros 1229 L. D 1199 Pierce & Co 1227 Wallis & Co., E. A.. .1202 Pierce Co., F. 0 1252 Walsh, Alfred E 1244 Pierson, Inc.. A. N....1193 Warburton,, Florist.. 1228 Foxglo Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 1252 Kuebler. Wm. H. Kuhlmann. H. H.. Kuyk. K.J 1209 Lager&Hurtell 1211 Lange, A 1227 Lange, H. F. A 1231 Langiahr. A. H 1242 Leedle Floral Co 1205 Lemon Oil Co 1249 Leonard Seed Co. . . .1194 Leuly, Emil 1210 Leidenius, T 1200 Leidiger Co. Edlefsen 1229 Lippman, E. A 1252 Pine Tree Silk Mills Waterer. Walter 1194 Co.. The 1237 Wax Bros 1227 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Weber & Co.. C. S.. . 1250 Co 1244 Weeber & Don 1194 Pladeck, G. Bruno. . 1201 Welch Bros. Co 1244 Plantlife Co 1249 Wenk, Peter 1209 Poehlmann Bros. Co.l246 Weston. Henry 1209 PoUworth Co.. C. C.1244 West View Floral Col227 Potter Floral Co 1328 Wettlin Floral Co. . . 1240 Quaker City Mach. WhiUdin Pottery Co.l247 .1228 Quidnick Gnhs. .1251 Whitted Floral Co. . 1229 .1201 Whittier & Co.. W.B.1208 _. G. S 1199 Whitton. Samuel. . . . 1210 Randall. A. L. Co... 1246 Wietor Bros 1246 RandaU's Flower Shop Wilk. John 1198 1231 Williamsport Floral Rawlings. Elmer. . . .1208 Co 1231 Rawson. The Florist.1228 Wilson, H. E 1230 Reade & McKenna . . 1251 Wilson, R. G 1227 Reed & Keller. ...1236-37 Windier Wholesale Flor- Reimers, M. D 1228 al Co 1237 Reinberg.' Peter.. 1205-46 Wlnterson's Seed Rice Co., M 1237 Store. RiebeF.C 1212 Wollinge Riley, E. W 1204 Wood Bi Cuphea 1198-1201-05- 1208-11-12-40 Cut Flowers. .1236-37-38- 1239-40-41^2-43-44- 1245-46 Cycas Stems 1194-99 Cyclamen. . . 1199-1201-12 Daffodils 1200-26 Dahlias 1204 Daisics...ll98-120S-ll-12- 1218 Dracasnas .... 1200-05-08- 1209-10-11-12-13-18-40 Dutchman's Pipe.... 1218 Evergreens 1206-08 Farm Seeds... 1194-96-99- 1200 Ferns 1201-02-08-09- 1210-11-12-13-40 Feverfew 1205-08-12 Ficus 1211-13-40 Forget-Me-Nots. . . . 1198- 1205-12 ...1198 Fruit Plants 1206-08 Fruit Trees 1206-08 Fuchsias 1200-02- 1205-08-12-13-40 Genista 1208 Geraniums. 1193-1200-01- 1202-04-06-OS-lO-ll- 1212-13-40 Geranium Cuttings 1193-1200-01-02-04-05- 1208-10-11-12-13-40 Gladiolus 1194- 1196-98-1200 Gloxinias... 1196 Hardy Perennials.1206-08 Heliotrope.... 1198-1202- 1205-08-11-12-13-40 Herbaceous Plants. . 1206- 1208 Hyacinths 1200 Hydrangeas 1200-08- 1208-13-18 Iris 1200 Ivy 1198-1200-02- 1204-05-09-12-13-18-40 Kalmias 1208 Kentias 1202-09- 1210-13-18 Lantanas 1200-11-40 Lilacs 1194-1206 Lily Bulbs 1193- 1194-95-96-1200 Lilies. 1193 94-95-96-1200 I Auratum.. 1194-96 I Giganteum..ll93- Lilium Multiflorum..l200 1198-1200-08-40 1206-08 L 1200-05-12 Sweet Pea Seed....ll98-99 Sweet William 1198 Tigridias 1196 Tradescantia 1200-05- 1212-13 Trees. 1206-08 Tuberoses 1194-98 Vegetable Plants!.'. '. 1198- 1202-08-12-40 Vegetable Seeds.... 1194- 1196-99-1200 Verbenas. . 1200-04-05-11- 1212-13-40 Vincas.. .1198-1200-01-02- 1204-05-08-09-11-12- 1213-40 Vines 1206-08 Wallflowers 1200 Water Lilies 1212 MISCELLANEOUS Advertising Twine.. . 1238 Alphano Humus 1249 ApTiine 1249 Aphicide 1249 Aphis Punk 1248 Auctions 1199 Baskets 1236-37 Boilers 1251-52-53 Boxwood 1236-38 Carnation Staples. . .1202 Cut Flower Boxes... 1237- 1238-39 Cycas Leaves.. 1237-38-39 Dagger Ferns.. 1236-38-39 Decorative Evergreens 1238-39 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 1226- 1227-28-29-30-31 Envelopes 1238 Fancy Baskets. . .1236-37 Fancy Ferns 1236- 1237-38-39 Fertilizes. . . 1194-1248-49 Florists' Supplies. . .1236- 1237-38-39 Flower Boxes. . 1237-38-39 Flower Pots 1247 Fungine 1249 Galax Leaves. . 1236-38-39 Glass 1250-51-54 Glass Cutters 1250 Glazing Points 1251 Greenhouse Bldg... 1250- 1251-52-53-54-55-58 Greenhouse Construc- uon 1250-51- 1252-53-54-55-58 Greenhouse Goods 1250-51-52-53-54-55-58 Greenhouse Material 1250-51-52-53-64-5 6-58 For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page Montbretias These must be classed among the most showy of our Summer-floweriDg plants for open border embellishment, but not- withstanding their great value in this and other ways, for instance, as cut flow- ers for satisfactory filling the tall glasses so much used in these days, they are much neglected. When planted in a naturally light, sandy soil, IMontbretias grow well for several years without much labor. All soils are, however, not light and sandy, and heavy loams must be pre- pared and additions made to them. In the good soil cultivators often leave the plants to grow the best they can. They do not then obtain the best of which the plants are capable. In garden after gar- den one can see huge clumps, especially of M. crocosmffiflora, that are the result of many years of undisturbed growth. Deterioration is bound to follow and in- stead of having many bright clumps of plants bearing strong spikes clothed with large blooms which will form a distinct feature in the border, the plants are not noticed except as uncared-for border sub- jects. The lasting qualities of these plants is another point in their favor. When the tops have died down and the clumps are lifted, some of the strongest bulbs may be potted in 6%in. pots, put- ting seven bulbs in each. There are now several handsome varieties. — Journal of Horticulture. Florist..... 1229 List of Advertisers— Continued Woodrow&Marketosl243 Young. John 1241 Woodruff S Sons S D1194 Young & Nugent 1230 Young & Co., A. L.. 1242 Zimmer. Chas 1206 Young. Florist 1231 Zvolanek. A. C 1198 Cost Records for Vegetable Crops Three years ago the Department of Vegetable Gardening at Cornell Univer- sity devised a simple system of cost- pads of blanks, one for cost items and one for income items. The former is so arranged as to provide for both labor cost and actual expenditure on the same sheet. The whole book is 6% x 4 x %in., with waterproof cover. The experience of the past season has suggested several minor improvements and the depart- ment is now in a position to carry the work forward on a larger scale. It is desired to place books in the hands of a large number of growers of vegetables, without charge, but on condition that the duplicate sheets that are provided be sent to this department on the first of every month. The records are regarded as confidential. The department agrees to make a total of results, and will forward this to the grower at the end of the sea- son. Records should be addressed to Paul Work, College of Agriculture, Ithaca, New York. 1220 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 Weekly Medium mtercliaii^e for Florists, Nnr- Cntercban^e for Florists, serTinen, Seedsmen and tlie Trade In General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare °^ brotherhood, homogeneity, and unity of purpose "that Pt&. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane ■'- ■■'-'-- '-— ■ • - Street, New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. H. GrifHth, secretary: David Tou- zeau, treasurer. The address of the officers is the address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697, few days in regard to the outing to Glen Island on July 1, and the members would be kept posted there- after as to progress. Frank R. Pierson said a few words in ■ regard to next year's exhibition. Acting upon the instructions from the last meeting of the club, the Show Committee met a week ago and reorganized, while on May 11 the preparation of the schedule had been under consid- eration; this was the second meeting of the committee. 3765 and 3766 _ PBINCrPAi; BBANCH OFFICES Boston: Robert Cameron, Cambridge. Mass. PUladelpiaa: Wm. H. Engler, 4651 Lane; The Lesson from Texas The efforts of the leading florists in Houston, Waco, Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, and other of the Texas cities during the last two months, have resulted, as The Exchange has shown in its last few issues, in placing the Lone Star State in a prominent position in the constellation of florists' societies. Our friends down South have every reason to congratulate themselves on eration; this was the second meetino- of th the very successful results that attended their efforts. The same contract as last yeTr had been entered into Lf,/7f "%*^ *":"'°>-y °f J^'^'-'^ i!' ^"'i.ldely scat- with the International Exp^ositio„Co.r?he a ter Ve- toed as are the cities and the members of the florists' ing unable to make any better provisions than hereto- business the successful institution of this State-wide fo?e. The company emphasized ttrfaTtl it its pre^- organization is a conspicuous i^nstance of- that spirit ent terms were most liberal, and that its respons^bUi- ties under the contract precluded any further conces- sions. Mr. Pierson urged that guarantors should come forward as early as possible, and hoped that those who supported the list for the 1914 show would per- mit their names to appear again. The committee de- sired a guarantee of as near .5510,000 as possible. The ill be issued at the earliest possible ,.u.-i,:x:.^- jjg^j year will be held from 307. Telephone, Cen The address label indicates the date when tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Beffistered Cable Address: Florex Newyork. Advertising-. — Copy should reach New York office. Nos. "■"""' ■ ~ Tuesday in these days is characteristic of the floricultural dustry. Not only will it result in good to our Southern friends themselves, but it must assuredly act as a great inspiration to the laggard States or communities. These are the days when nothing great can be accom- plished without co-operation. Our pages have recorded premium list much more fully than those of any other trade paper, moment. The exhibiti( the proceedings that led up to the convention at Waco, March 17 to 33, opening on the Wednesday," possibly and we hope still further to deal with the discussions at 2 p.m., and continuing until 11 p.m. on the follow- that took place and the papers that were read. ing Tuesday. From all of this it will be ; " " that were read. ing Tuesday. He drew attention to the fact of just what fleld such mid-week opening as being an innovation. March IT Street, or P. O. Box 1697, to secure insertion in issue of following Sat Advertising forms go to press Wednesday. Yearly Subscription. — United States and Mexico. $1.00, Canada, $2.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Draft on New York. Post Office or Express Money Order; if paid in money, please register letter. All cheques and remittances for advertising accounts ayable t_o The Florists' Exchange, principal U"^ !, No 8 Du eived eTTn for the issue of York, ffice up to 12 n advertising, Saturday is St. Patrick's Day. The nominations for membership of the club were then voted upon, and the election was unanimous. The new members were as follows: L. Bonnet, 55 W. 26th St., New York City; J. B. Deamud, Barclay and Church sts.. New York City; C. N. Durrie, 530 Madi- son ave., Elizabeth, N. J.; Wm. Entenmann, 308 Ocean Jersey City, N. J.; Alfred H. Fisher, Winfleld, _ __ prices and so on. '^' *■' '^' ^-i Richard HoUoman, 480 Lexington ave.. The great result of this association, however, lies in the ^^'^ York; Paska G. Josephson, 1875 Amsterdam ave., fact that it brings together all the men whose interests S'^^'^7r'^'_*'™\.^- ^^?™'J*9. ^aUon st.,_ Brooklyn, identical, lets them become personally acquainted, ^' " ' « - an organization can cover, and the many questions of direct importance to the welfare of the florists, individu- ally and collectively, their association affords. Among the more important of the subjects that were debated were thoge relating to the wholesale production of plants and cut flowers, and the mutual relations of retailer and wholesaler. Useful discussions also took place in regard to the disposal of stock, freight charges, J^'^-' ^'^''^ cost accounting, the maintenance of prices and so on. ^"- '■' ^• ng informativ . ,_ Wednesday noon. Telegram; ifter 5 p.m., Tuesday, and marked "Night iage, Collect," will be forwarded by th companies at newspaper rates. forwarded Press Mes- telegraph The Week's Meetings tlieir organizations. Monday, May IS. — Kansas City Flor. Club. — Detroit Floiists' Club. — Grand Rapids Flor. & Gardeners' Club.— Montreal Card. & Flor. Club. — Flor. & Gardeners* Club of Rhode Island, at Providence. Tu^esday, May 19.— Portland (Ore.) Flor. Club.— Flor. & Card. Club of and promotes a spirit of friendly rivalry and thusiasm that could not otherwise be attained or promoted; and by means of the periodical exhibitions and discussions it keeps them abreast of the progress tliat is being made throughout the country at large. The forthcoming Autumn show will demonstrate this better than anything else could, and we trust that this „„; ,. j . -, ■ event will be as thoroughly and completely successful IT draw up as the recent convention was. ^""^ '^■'•= ""Sreed to, We would urge upon our grower friends of the East and Middle West to make an effort to be repre- sented at that exhibition, for by doing so it will not only help the Texas State Association, but will also certainly help themselves. N. Y.; Herman Mamitsch, 220 Grand ave., Englewoodj N. J.; S. G. Milosy, 356 Bay Ridge ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Harry Ramni, 311 Madison ave., N. Y.; Edw. C. Vick, 205 Ellwood ave., Newark, N. J. There were no new nominations for membership at this meeting. T '^if^ chairman announced with regret the death of " Slimon, and proposed that a committee be ap- iv up a suitable resolution on his death. agreed to. The chairman also announced that the Transportation Committee in connection with the S. A. F. Convention at Boston in August, would the following gentlemen: Frank H. Traendly, ,T__j_ (jj^gg jj Tlotty, Anton Mass, Thursday, M; Ass'n. at Chicago.— Essex Co. (N.'j.) Flor. Club. ■ Orleans (La Soc— Cook Co. Floi Shorter Hours A correspondent in the Retailer's a strong plea for shorter East, West, North, South— The National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our slogan can be found than the fact that although the headquarters of The Florists' Exchange happen to be in New York City, from which center we receive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our sub- scribers that they make all their purchases from that city to the detriment of valued advertisers located else- where. American Rose Society ' At the meeting of the executive committee of the American Rose Society, held in New York City on Monday, May 11, a resolution was passed that tlie so- ciety would meet in Hartford, Conn., on June 19, at the Hartford Union Station, for the purpose of inspect- ing the Hartford Rose Garden, and as many of the members of the Society as could attend are requested to be present. The day that was spent there last year of much pleasure and interest. Department, this hours for the re- tailers of flowers. He compares florists with druggists, as among the hardest worked men in the community. But neither of them may be hard worked; it is the long liours and the every day work that is so distressing. The ideal for all of us would be a short day and busy all the time— every moment of it. The fact remains however, that the florist who wishes to make his busi- ness pay has, in a great number of instances, to keep his shop open for long hours in the hope of obtaining all possible transient trade. People don't buy so many flowers early in the day, so the florist's hours need not generally be very early, at least, so far as shop known keeping is concerned, although he has to so to market —"''- to buy, unless he is a grower himself, but he must be open until a somewhat late hour. But has he? Must the florist necessarily keep his shutters up when those of others are down? The busi- ness must be in a bad way if that is so, or it depends upon a precarious, capricious trade. compris, chairman; Jos. A. Manda, _ Schultheis and Robert Koehne, There were two exhibits, one consisting of over a dozen plants of a new greenhouse Calceolaria, which was labeled C. Stewartii, from W. A. Manda, Inc., So. Orange, N. J.; a hybrid variety from C. rugosa and C. hybrida. It is a very decorative, yellow, free bloom- ing, branching plant, varying in height from l%ft. to 2ft., and received a certificate of merit. Whether it will be suitable for outdoor bedding remains to be tested, but it is certainly a desirable subject for the greenhouse or conservatory of a private place. The other exhibit consisted of several plants of the new double scarlet Geranium Maryland, which were brought by Richard A. Vincent of Richard Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., who was the lec- turer for the evening, his subject being "Geraniums." Maryland does not need to be described at this te day; it may be sufficient to say that this well lown firm is ready to stake its reputation upon this ariety. One point that impressed us very much was the long, upright ' flower stalks, which give the plant a distinctive character. The trusses too, are of good size, compact, Arm, and the color of course is very brilliant. A certificate of merit was granted by the committee on awards. A report of the lecture ap- pears in another column. rd to the two Roses lately registered, and "'™f'' 8* The New York Florists' Club lonthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club t the club's rooms, Grand Opera House Bldg., egistration sent out, there have been ■ived as to the names, these being, Tliora, rton ; and Defiance, by Edward Kress. th 216 members, has notices objectic by Geo The Syracuse Rose Society, become affiliated with the American Rose Society The special prizes offered for the Spring show ha it to the treasurer of the Ne mmittee. Ben-jamin HAMMoifn, Sec'y. President Duckham in th thunderstorm having occurred chaii not Monday night. Owing to a heavy o'clock, the meet- Chicago Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of tlie Chicago Flo- rists' Club was held on Thursday evening, May 7, in room 104, Mezzanine floor. Hotel La Salle, President French presiding. Tliursday, May 7, was one of the most disagreeable days experienced in Cliicago this Spring. It was marked by a steady downpo H. Day trade has 1 for the past The high prices of flowers for Mother' leen the constant theme of convcrsatic Few days, says our Chicago correspondent. One lent retailer said that Mother's Day trade brou'<^ht nore trouble than cash returns. The people won't pay ;he price, and flowers had in many instances to be sold it cost. When Carnations are sold at from $8 to .flO )er 100 wholesale, no retailer can sell them for a profit about 50 being present when all day that continued well into the 'night, which caused a very small attendance at the meeting. The application of R. E. Moore, McCormick Building, was balloted on and he was declared duly elected to membership. A letter from J. B. Deamud was read in which he tendered his resignation as chairman of the Transporta- tion Committee. President French accepted the resig- nation, and appointed M. Barker to serve on thiit com- mittee in his stead. A letter from the president of the Milwaukee Flo- rists' Club was read in which he stated that the matter it was called to After the reading of the minutes of the meeting, which were accepted as duly in o reports of special committees were taken. I Traendly, for the Show Committee, said that owing to the fact that there was still some outstanding bills un- paid, he could not make a final report until the next meeting. J. B. Nugent, chairman of the Dinner Com- mittee, reported that the accounts for the recent dinner had been completed and there was found to be a deficit of .$1.50; this report was accepted as being very sati Theodore Wirth, president of the S. A. F., also wrote regarding the trip to the next Convention at Boston. It is his desire to have all the clubs of the Middle West rged ana thanked for its services. Unde of special committees, W. E. Marshall, chairman Outing Committee, said that each member would : information through the mails within the next May le, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1221 co-operate in sending from Chicago the largest train that will go to the Ck)nvention city next August. E. F. Winterson notified President French by letter that he would be unable to serve on the committee to confer with the Horticultural Society of Chicago to make all due preparations for the forthcoming Peony show. The president appointed C. W. Johnson to take his place on that committee. It was moved that the sum of $100 be paid to the Horticultural Society of Chicago, equal to the amount which the club agreed to donate to the premium list of the exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America which was held in this city last November. Harry Balsley, Detroit, was present at the meeting and made an interesting talk on trade conditions and other industries in his city. "Ik all places and in all seasons. Flowers expand their light and souls like wings. Teaching us, by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things. And with childlike, credulous affection. We behold their tender buds expand; Emblems of our own great resurrection. Emblems of the bright and better land." — Longfellow. The Gypsy Moth has made its appearance in the Southeastern section of New York State. It has been a long time making its way from the East thus far which leads to the hope that prompt measures taken will save this State from the depredations which have cost the New England States so dearly. Some of the dear old ladies try to impress their friends with their knowledge of plants and cross-breed- ing. Oh fie! Looking at some well grown double Begonias once, one of these dames volunteered the in- formation— "Yes, these are got by crossing Roses and Camellias," for saying which, may she be forgiven. A FRIEND at Auburn asks whether the present writer can beat his record as a producer of Sweet l^eas (see page 1214), I cannot; but I once beat a man by having Sweet Pea flowers in bloom three days be- fore him though he sowed his seeds six «ceks before cester, England, and went to So. Africa about nine years ago in connection with the Agricultural Depart- ment. In London, England, he was in charge of the seed and garden implement division of Gamage's, and when he went to So. Africa took up the business of a horticultural sundries man, and later became a Citrus fruit farmer of Rustenberg. He was 38 yrs. of age and leaves a widow and daughter. Julius White It Peoxies are said to be rather scarce gei year. The fruit industry of Canada is to be nurtured by a new Government bureau at Ottawa. Utilization of Waste Oranges is the title of bulletin 244 just issued by the department of agriculture. Uni- versity of California, at Berkeley. Tea-growing experiments have been started at San Diego, Cal., by English tea dealers. Tea growing is already being carried on at Summerville, S. C, and Southern Pines, N. C. For particulars of the gardenesque adornment of the grounds surrounding some of the great factories at Chi- cago, reference should be made to the letter by "De Corateur" in our Retailers' Dept. this week. Got.den Privet and small bushes of purple leaved Prunus form eifective groups in round beds on lawns. Golden Ivies either as bushes or standards, are also resplendent subjects. Granted, of course, that the stock is scarce and expensive, yet it can be had and there are buyers. After last week's issue of The Exchange, and the issue of the week previous, with their results in the form of numerous additional paid up subscriptions to our previous long list, it is safe to say that there are few alert florists in Texas, this largest State of the Union, that are not readers of our pages. Among foliage and other plants for sub-tropical bed- ding some of the following are excellent and not made use of widely enough: Araucaria excelsa, Bocconia cordata, Cyperus alternifolius, Humea elegans. Golden leaved Privet, Phormium tenax, Polygonum lanigerum, and the species of Phyllostachys and Bambusa. In describing Galvin the Florist's headquarters in New York, one is relieved of the embarrassment of the reporter who was sent to write up a church wedding. "Jim," called the editor, on reading the man's copy, "what's this about the decorations stretching from one end of the church to the other? Can't you get a more picturesque, a more er — appropriate expression?" "WeU," replied Jim, "I don't see how. AU they had was four Rubber plants." — The Edison Monthly. In England, where large floral exhibitions are held every other week — at all events in London — the well- to-do people are great gardeners and follow up the new varieties with interest and keenness. Conversations like the following may be overheard. (This one refers to Daffodils): "Lady Margaret seems to be everywhere." "Oh, yes, awfully popular, you know." "Of course, not nearly so elegant as Countess Grey." "No, but I've always found the countess so slow, haven't you?" "Well, she is a bit, perhaps. But how do you like Lady Audrey? I saw her just over there." "Oh, my dear, don't mention the name to me. I can't be bothered with Lady Audrey. She's so much trouble." "Lord Kitchener is dreadfully pale, don't you think?" "Not nearly so vigorous as Lord Roberts." "I was awfully disappointed with the Duchess this Spring." "She's past talking about — simple awful." In regard to names, some very odd ones are to be found among those that are given to Gooseberries. The oddity of many of them strikes one at once. What queer appellations are these : — Two-to-One, Tally-ho, Postman, Thunderer, Ocean, Lion's Provider, Railway, Roaring* Lion, Broom Girl, Dan's Mistake, Pretty Lass and Careless. It sounds like the catalog of a racing stud. How did they all originate? That would provide a theme for a good story. The late J. F. Slimon mine. How was it done? For answer, see this col- umn next week! Bv the way, something of real value to advertisers, or rather we should say to non-advertisers, will be found in the "Texas Convention Aftermath" notes this week. Observe also that several thousand dollars are to be offered in premiums at the November show of the T. F. A. at Houston. Exhibits are wanted from all the chief centers of America. It would be interesting to have figures showing the actual increase in size and weight of growth between last Friday and Monday at noon. Vegetation, as usual at this time of year, has opened out rapidly, and the Poplars, Lindens, Horse Chestnuts and Plane trees of our streets and avenues have become wreathed again in vernal greenery, while the orchards are all aglow in the heyday of blossoming. t 1 #bituar^ ] t E. W. Griffiths We learn from the April number of South Africam Gardening of the death in March, of its late editor, Edward Waldron Griffiths. The paper was only founded three years ago, during which time it has advanced from an issue of 1000 copies to nearly four times that figure. Mr. Griffitlis was a .native of Ciren- T I- ■,,„ ™ regret I have to record tlie death of Juhus White, who passed away on May 10, after a lingering iUness, at his home in Skaneateles, N. Y. He was borne in Somerset, England, in 1850, and came to this country when quite young, learning the trade of a carpenter at which he was very proficient. After a time he gradually drifted into the florists' business and soon built up a very large connection. All his green- houses he built himself. His strict integrity won for him the respect and esteem of aU who had deaUngs with him, and his friends were legion, the writer being of the number. Mr. White was a member of St. James' Episcopal Church; he was also a Freemason. Besides his widow, he leaves one son and two sisters in Syracuse, and two brothers in Australia. The funeral was held on the 12th of May, and was largely attended. Many beautiful floral pieces were sent by friends and members of the trade. . jj y. Bria4P. Critchell Brian P. Critchell, the well known pioneer florist of Cincinnati and Southern Oliio, died on Monday, May 11, at his home in Avondale. Mr. Critchell was born in England 71 years and 9 months ago. He came to this country four years later with his folks, who settled in Rochester, N. Y. He served in the Civil War, being engaged in IB battles during that memorable conflict. Later he settled down in Cincinnati and engaged in the florists' business. He won a reputation for being the most prominent florist in this city at that time. Later he served as superintendent of parks in this city, and It was during his administration in that capacity that the parks began to attain their present prominence. After Mr. Critchell's term had expired he engaged in landscape and horticultural work, until about two years ago, when he had the first stroke of paralysis. He was however, active up to within a couple of weeks of his' death. He was also one of the trustees of the Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Surviving him are a widow Frances J. Critchell, WiUiam Critchell, C. E. CritcheU' Mrs. L. H. Hayes, Mrs. Robert Tracy, Mrs. Robt Morris and the Misses Bess, May and Celeste Critchell ■ Teudy. James F. Slimon James F. Slimon died at his residence at 113 Patchen ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., on Friday, May 8, at 2 p.m. He was 50 years old on March 31 of this year. On March 2 of this year he had, while engaged in his duties of manager of Vaughan's Seed Store, in New York City, a stroke of partial paralysis; from this he recovered m a measure, but was seized with pneumonia on Sun- day, April 26, which, in his weakened condition, he was unable to withstand, and, with a complication of other diseases, caused his death. Mr. Slimon was the son of John and Catherine JVIacNeir Bryce Slimon, and was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He was one of a family of four children, his two brothers, John and Alexander, now living in London, England, and his sister Kate, in Glasgow.' He was educated in a public school at Glasgow, and graduated from the Hutchinson Grammar School. He came to this country 24 years ago last October, and on Nov. 14 of the following year married Christina Monroe Henderson, formerly of Glasgow, by whom, and also by three daughters, Catherine, Jean and LUllas, he is survived. Shortly after coming to this country he entered into the employment of J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York City, with whom he remained about 20 years, first as an office man and later for many years as store manager. From J. M. Thorburn & Co., he went to the Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., New York City, as store manager, where he remained about ^ four years, severing his connection with that store in April of this year, and accepting a similar position with Grant P. Lippert, commission seed, plant and bulb merchant of S5 W. Broadway, New York City Mr. Slimon was Past Cliief of Clan MacDonald No. 33, Brooklyn, N. Y., and for many years a member of its Glee Club. James F. Slimon was a man of high character, of much ability, who gave very close and faithful attention to business; a man who, outside of business hours, was devoted to his family and home, and was ever a kind and. courteous gentleman, and highly esteemed and loved by a host of friends. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Sunday, May 10, at 4 p.m., and the interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, at 2 p.m. on the following day. 1222 The Florists' Exchange Members of the Texas Florists' Association of this Texas Convention Aftermath Advertisements are Educational Incorporated la the splendid address of J. S. Kerr of Sherman were some remarks about publicity — "I don't like that word advertising as applied to you men who present phases of your business to the press; bet- ter call it education, for you are teaching the people all the time and they are learning something that is invaluable, aside from commercialism. We should read the advertisements of any trade paper, as they are so called, simply for knowledge to assist us in conducting our business, and in fact many florists are continually using these advertising columns as a reference medium just as we would an encyclopedia, and refer to them oftener than we do the reading matter sandwiched in between." Next Convention Professor E. J. Kyle of College Station, in placing that location before the convention for its next annual meeting, suggested that it would add strength to the occasion for the meeting to take place with that of the farmers' congress, and that an afBliation would become of strength to both bodies. However, the vote showed that the wish of the florists was not in line with the suggestion, as they seemed not to wish a division of in- terest at any annual meeting, but a direct concentration to interests that affected florists to the exclusion of all others. Ft. Worth got the convention as an arranged policy, which was that the city getting the flower show should yield convention to another. Dallas supported Ft. Worth and so did Houston, and all finally yielded to the wish of the majority in the matter. Flowers of Texas H. B. Beck of Austin, in his remarks about Texas grown flowers, said: "It is a fact that Phlox Drumondii is a Texas product, originating here, and many other plants that are in use generally everywhere, and now why should we in this State go outside for a supply of this stock or seed when it was originally a Texas prod- uct. These kind of matters requires an awakening of our florists for the lack of our interest in these matters is most detrimental to our enterprise and good business sense." A New Introduction Mr. Eltwood Pomeroy of Donna, Texas, prominent among the speakers, has an irrigated farm in the Rio Grande valley where he is trying a great variety of new plants not known to Texas. He distributed packages of seed among the members asking that they try the seed. It is known as "Roselle," (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) and the plant grows much the same, and with the same cultivation as the Cotton plant, but is entirely different in its appearance. It produces a yeUow flower in the Fall and this matures into a long Pea-like pod, useful in the business of making jelly, which is said to be delicious. Mr. Pomeroy has already built a jelly fac- tory in a small way as an experiment, and exhibited some of his product at Waco, and has taken orders from a large wholesale grocery house in Waco to sup- ply jelly this year. The plant "Roselle" is said to be a native of Australia, and cultivation is not well known in this country. Florists as Speakers The importance of the State florists is already recog- nized in the fact that Prof. E. J. Kyle of College Sta- tion has drafted several speakers out of that body to appear on his program for the meeting of State horti- culturists at College during the last day of July. Ad- dresses are to be made or papers read by President Kerr of the State florists, also H. O. Hanna and R. C. Kerr of Sherman, J. W. Tackett of Ft. Worth and H. B. Beck of Austin. The Trade vs. Private Gardeners A part of the constitution and by-laws of the Texas florists which refers to membership, very wisely places the restrictions broad enough so that private gardeners, as well as others prominently interested in floriculture, may become active members. In the discussion before the convention this point was earnestly contested with views that only florists in the trade should qualify as active members, making a class to be known as asso- ciate members for private gardeners and making them ineligible to vote. This was almost unanimously voted down, and the broad democratic spirit prevailed grant- ing equal rights to aU, so that membership may be had from a very large class of interested people. Life Memberships As regards entrance fees and dues, it was de- cided to make them as reasonable as possible; so that none who wished would be prevented from coming in on that account. Annual dues were placed at $3 and entrance fee at $3. However, a lifetime membership can be had for $35, and many availed themselves at once by taking a life receipt from the secretary. Later reports are that some twenty or more have paid up life member- ships, and the first one went to Arthur T. Boddington of New York, and several out-of-Texas interests there present, as well as to many of the Texas florists. The November Show Houston people are alive to the importance of the State flower show that will be held in the splendid audi- torium in that city commencing about November 16. The premium list is now in course of preparation, and can be had on application to George M. Cosh, secretary and treasurer, Houston. It is proposed to make it strictly second to no show ever held in the United States, and there will be inducements to growers every- where that will be sufficient to bring exhibits from the State of Washington on the west, to Maine on the east. Several thousand dollars will be put into the venture for, as the committee decided, "The largest State in the Union must of necessity hold the largest flower show." The haU in which the show will be held is 250 feet long and 125 feet wide, so ample facilities will be had as to space. The committee requests that all in- tending exhibitors announce their intention to exhibit as early as possible that space may be reserved. Any one wishing to contribute premiums are asked to make it known that it may be included properly in the pre- mium list. Of course 'Mums are the great Fall show flower, but it is expected that everything seasonable at this time will have fitting representation. All manner of inducements for decorative work will be olfered in great variety. Mrs. Annie Wolfe Brigance, of Waco, who has won gold medals and other prizes for her skill, will be present, and a local floral estabhshraent has of- fered her the use of its place in which to make up her work. Wholesale Florists and Supply Houses Wanted for Texas Perhaps the most substantial plank in the platform policy of the florists at Waco was introduced in the form of a resolution read by H. O. Hanna of Sher- man, as follows: "That our president and secretary use their best efforts to secure more wholesale growers of cut flowers and plants, and induce to locate in Texas one or more large florists' supply houses, thereby re- ducing our large expenses in freight and express rates. Furthermore, that we encourage and patronize such wholesale growers and houses among us, and insist that all such wholesale growers or firms sell their stock to the trade, their patrons, and not to private individuals nor department stores, thereby diverting and injuring the legitimate trade that should, and does, belong to the patrons of any and all wholesale firms." There was no difficulty whatever in the convention with the former paragraph of the resolution, as aU were glad and more than willing to work for more wholesale grow- ers and supply houses, for the sake of convenience, a saving in cartage expense, and other obvious reasons. This is really putting into action the slogan of the asso- ciation: "Texas grown flowers for Texas people." In this connection the address of Sam Dixon, that statistician, and eminent horticulturist of Texas, exhibited in de- tailed figures the enormous amount of money spent outside the State for palms, Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, and other plants and flowers. His figures were obtained through the express companies or other carriers. The address caused a great amount of interest, as it was. perhaps the keynote of the convention. Everybody "sat up and took notice." Question of Sale to Department Stores As there was a representation of a few large growers who had stock for wholesale at certain times, the point of selling to department stores brought forth warm and spirited discussion. One large grower said: "What are we going to do with our over-plus when the retailers in the trade do not demand all of it, and we have to leave it to spoil in the ho.uses? Most we lose heavily here when the trade does not take it, or must we go to the department stores as a further outlet to prevent heavy loss that would run us out of business?" Some of the retailers here put in a rejoinder to the ef- fect: "Your growing department is too much in advance of your sales department; let us know you have the stock, and at right prices we will use it. None of us had near enough Easter Lilies this year, and there was no excuse for selling any in department stores, nor Car- nations either. Advertise your stock, put out your salesmen, so that we know it, for we do not want to go to out-of-State markets for what we can get here at home; that's just what we're here for." There were several speeches made, and one large grower said, "I have 450,000 Geraniums that I would like to get rid of. Now who among you are the buyers ?" and in this strain the discussion continued, ending, how- May 16, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 1223 Assucidlioii that have already appeared pages, the iduntitj of many of those m the present group will be recognized. ver, in a general vote that carried the resolution over- whelmingly. How Miller Got a Smoke_at_the_Convention In any well balanced convention the amalgamation of characters is much like a well written drama. The story would not be a true one without sunsnme amongst the clouds or pleasant episodes amongst the most seri- ous discussion. In this connection it was left to H. B. Miller of Austin, to assume the role of comedian, and he was true to the part; here is his resolution: "Where- as it is right and proper for gentlemen in the presence of ladies to refrain from the use of narcotics in any form, therefore be it resolved by this body, that in this and future sessions of this body that the presiding officer . shall request the gentlemen to obey the letter of this resolution." President Kerr hesitated just a moment, for in view of the amused sea of faces before him, he seemed in doubt as just how best to handle the resolution, but the ever resourceful Arthur Boddington, always smooth headed and clear on all occasions, came to the rescue by stating: "Mr. President, I should like very much to supplement the resolution of Mr. Miller to the effect that the ladies may participate in the situation, and I wUl ask that the words 'and chewing gum' be inserted immediately after the word narcotics." Mr. Miller ac- cepted the addition in a few well chosen remarks, with feeling and grace. It was suggested that the voting be left entirely to the ladies, as their wish in such matters of chivalry must always remain supreme. The ladies were not to be outdone in the discussion, and Mrs. Annie Wolfe Brigance of Waco, came in vigorous- ly with: "I have been in the florists' business ever since I was a child. 1 have helped to mulch our benches with tobacco stems to keep out the aphides and other pests. I have found tobacco emulsions splendid as an in- secticide, and 1 believe every lady present is accustomed to it. My father used tobacco, all my brothers use it, and I have arrived at the conclusion that the man that doesn't use it is not much of a florist anyway. So we want a continuation of the tobacco." Mrs. Wheeler of El Campo, said: "I have found Texas gentlemen always most considerate and chivalrous where there are ladies, and 1 have been accustomed to administering to their comforts in every good and wholesome way. Surely the smoking of a good cigar is an innocent pastime that gives our men pleasure, and I want them to continue it anywhere and at any reasonable time." .Great applause, appreciative of the spirit of the loyal ladies, prevailed, and it was seen long before a vote that the resolution would be lost. In fact. Presi- dent Kerr, amid the enthusiasm, never did have time to put the resolution to vote, for Tom Wolfe, ever the man in any emergency, drew forth from his jeans his budding knife, opened up a box of choice "Lawrence Barretts" and soon had them distributed. It was noticed that Boddmgton got his cigar into action first, and he seemed to lead in disseminating the enjoyment with an art in curling tobacco smoke never before dreamed of by the Texans. The atmosphere became as that of any greenhouse, and if any plant microbe was there his life became .entirely valueless. The fact was that Mr. Miller had wanted a smoke all day; and his resolution was intended only to test out the pleasure of the ladies. He was glad the resolution met with dis- favor for his cigar with others was much in evidence. Asparagus plumosus Down South Fully half an acre devoted nearly exclusively to Asparagus plumosus under lath house construction and glass, is the specialty of E. E. Stone of Dickinson, Texas. It is really eistonishing to see just how complete and successful a business Mr. Stone has accomplished here on the sloping land leading to one of the most picturesque river spots in all of the Southland. Mr. Stone is an Irishman from Antrim (town of Larne), and the feature about him that attracted the writer most pointedly was his scientific methodical man- ner of doing things. Absolute system and attention to details seems to be Mr. Stone's principal asset for suc- cess, and it was a treat to go through his place and see the method employed on every hand. He is shipping at this time 3000 sprays of Asparagus plumosus each week, and is certainly the largest grower of this product in this part of the country. The ship- ments go for the most part to Chicago, Colorado, and other points west of the Mississippi, with a very large local trade to all parts of Texas. He has been adding to his lath houses year after year, and will make an- other addition this year, for, as he says, "I have really as much, and more, business that I can possibly take care of, and were I to solicit more trade than volun- tarily comes to me, I should have to double my growing capacity at once." He has made a great success of Maidenhair ferns in variety, but has so far only about 10,000 sq. ft. devoted to them. He uses about a ton of commercial fertilizer in growing his plumosus, and has experimented for a nmnber of years in the application of this plant food until he has arrived at a formula the best suited to his purpose. Creosoting His conversation about preservative methods for pine wood used in boarding the beds, is most interesting. He says: "I have tried putting on creosote with a brush, and I have tried soaking the wood in crude petroleum oil, but nothing is so good as lumber that has been through the creosote works where, under enor- mous pressure, the creosote permeates practically all the way through the wood. This I find makes the wood, for any kind of exposure, last indefinitely. "Of course," continued Mr. Stone, "creosote material will never do for use under glass as the fumes will destroy plant life, even though it is a splendid insecti- cide, and what I have reference to is for use only in lath houses where the frames are not confined." S. J. M. A Croquet Lawn We do not know that it is absolutely essential that a croquet lawn should be a dead level, but it is cer- tainly better to have a good level surface. Where the lawn is hollow or very uneven, it would be better to lift the turf early in April, dig over the surface, and add soU where that was necessary, then relay the turf. In the making of a new lawn, good deep digging is neces- sary, and to get a level surface it might be essential to use a straight edge or spirit level. The surface should be raked down with a large wooden rake, trod- den firm, and either sodded, or sown with a suitable grass mixture whenever the weather is sufficiently open for the purpose. A croquet lawn should be 3Syds. long by 28yds. wide. Asparagus plumosus under lath houses E E Stone, Grower, Dickinson, Texas 224 The Florists* Exchange The Convention Garden S. A. F. and O. H. The outdoor convention garden to be held in connec- tion with the 191-1. S. A. F. convention is now ready to plant, and will be under the direct supervision of the Park Department of Boston. The garden is to be located in one of the beauty spots of Boston, bordering on the Pens Pond and within a few minutes' walk from Horticultural Hall. There will be no charge for space as the land is owned by the City of Boston, and its ordinances forbid this; but for preparation, care and maintenance a small charge will be made to cover cost of preparation and care throughout the Summer. This will be 10c. per sq. ft., for spaces up to and including 2500 sq. ft. From 2500 sq. ft. to 5000 sq. ft. at 8c. per sq. ft., an 5000 sq. ft. at 6c. per sq. ft. The garden is all ready for trees, shrubs, vines, conifers and hardy herbaceous plants. For tender ])lants it wiU be safer to defer planting to May 20th. We will do everything in our power for your success. .Ml plants should be addressed, express prepaid, to Boston Park Department, Back Bay Fens, Boston, Mass. and marked "Convention Garden," care James B. Shea. Checks for the full amount of space must accompany the order and be drawn to James B. Shea, chairman. (We published a map of the convention garden in our issue of April 11, page 915.) James B. Shea. Exhibition Floor Plan, Mechanics' Building S. A. F., Boston, Aug. 18 to 20, 1914 The floor plan of the trade exhibit to be held in the Mechanics' Building, Boston, Mass., at the annual con- vention of the S. A. F. and O. H. from August 18 to 20 has been issued by Secretary John Young, and is here reproduced. The charge for space wiU be: Minimum space, $20. Flat rate, per square foot, 40c The exhibition space will be limited to 6ft. 6in. above the floor, except for plants, greenhouse structures or other exhibits which necessarily extend to a ereater height. Plant and cut flower exhibits may also be > il "J^J" ""y '"''Sht authorized by the superintendent All exhibits, except as specified, that extend above 6ft. fi.n. m height will be charged 20 per cent, additional on the exhibit. Where tables are against the wall, wall space up to 6ft. 6in. above the floor, and of the length of the table, will be furnished the exhibitor without extra charge. Above this height wall exhibits will be charged at wall space rates. Signs on the wall or elsewhere must not extend higher than 6ft. 6in. above the floor in any exhibit. Wall space, without floor or table space, or when exceeding in dimensions the amount allowed with the exhibition space, will be charged at the following: Minimum charge, $8. Flat rate, per square foot, 15c. Wall exhibits must not project over one foot from the wall, and exhibitors' signs must also be kept within the limits of wall space. All tables, cloth and other accessories and incidentals must be furnished by exhibitors at their own expense. Roll top desks wall be furnished to exhibitors desir- ing them at a rental of .$5 each, which does not include over the space occupied, for which an extra charge will be made. All signs must be uniform in character, and will be furnished by the superintendent of the exhibi- tion at a cost not to exceed $1.50, which includes the rental of an upright or stand. Goods shipped charges collect to the superintendent of the exhibition will not be received unless the owner is on hand to pay the charges. Exhibition classes will be arranged as follows: Sec- tion A.— Plants. B.— Cut Blooms. C— Boilers and Heating Apparatus. D.— Greenhouse Structures. E.— Florists' Supplies (including fancy earthenware). F.— Bulbs, Seeds and Garden Requisites. G. — Miscel- laneous. Full rules and regulations are given on the reverse side of the diagram, copies of which may be had of John Young, Superintendent of Trade Exhibition, 53 West 28th St., New York. It should be noted that the entrance and exit shown in the center of the diagram, between blocks 56 and 57, will not be used. The entrance at the extreme right, near the secretary's ofBce, will be the only one utilized. persons in the saloon, and as it looks more than that number will apply, it \ to make timely reservations and write ' Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, particulars. IS though many I ill be advisable 1 'ithout delay to Md., for "full An Address on Geraniums As S. A. F. and 0. H. Boston Convention Richard Vincent, Jr.j ex-president S. A. F. and O. H., is making arrangements to give all delegates from the interior who so desire a pleasant sea voyage on their way to and from Boston. Already many members of the Washington and Baltimore Clubs have expressed their determination to travel from Baltimore to Bos- ton and return via steamer of the M. & M. T. Co., Baltimore. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. has quoted prices as follows: From St. Louis, $38; from Louisville, $35; from Cincinnati, $33. This includes rail to Baltimore, thence by boat to Boston, and returning same route. The above charges include meals and stateroom berth on steamer in both directions. The rate by boat from Baltimore to Boston, includ- ing meal and berth, is $15; return, $35. Delegates from Southern and Western cities, not served by water routes, would enjoy this trip to Balti- more, thence by steamship. Tlie stean 75 F 12 122 7S F 77 F 12 122 7S F 12x22 74 F 12x22 73 F 72 F 12 I 22 7. F 12.22 A,7 12.14 ^S^^^ isA 12 x 22 j ^^*^>\ engaged accommodates slightly over 100 67 F 12x22 68 F 6S F 12x22 70 F 12x22 ,f F 65 F 12x22 .2*^22 ^ S3 F 12x22 sA 12 X 14 10 A 12x22 n Al „ A 12x22 J^12.22 fe.X ^ M sA 12x14 7 A ^ aT = A 12x22 A 12x22 .-..-i. \^ 1.B 12, K , 20 B_ „ B ,, B 12x22 12.22 12x22 .24 B 12x22 A 3 Al 2 , ^P 12. 22 I 12.22 "58 EI 59 El W El 61 E| ( 12x22 _[ 12x22 _[ 12 x 22 12x22 J_12 , , , ^, , „ the report of The New York Flo- rists Club, R. A. Vincent, of the firm of Richard Vin- cent Jr., & bons Co., White March, Md., delivered a lecture on "Geraniums" at the club's meeting on Mon- day night, and illustrated his address with 75 colored photographs which were displayed by means of the stereopticon. Mr. Vincent, in his opening remarks, quoted the oft used phrase as applied to the flower of which he was to speak, that it was "the good old Geranium." This phrase, he said, echoes from hilltop to hilltop, not alone m this country, but in Germany, France, England and in all parts of the world. Almost daily his firm was receiving inquiries or orders from far off Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and distant parts of Eurone which said, "Send us your best." The Geranium might be said to mark the advance ot civilization. It was a flower for everybody, for the rich and for tlie poor; it could emblazon the parterres ot the wealthy and beautify and enliven the back yard window boxes of the poorest in the city slums. It was an economical plant to purchase, and never failed to bring joy to those who loved and cared for it. Every- where one found the flowers of the Geranium used "in our daily ceremonies, whether bridal or burial— the bride used the flowers in her bouquets, and the graves of our dear departed were planted with them. Mr. Vincent then named lists of varieties, and said that there were many more kinds than the trade seemed to dream of. Why was it that year after year the same_ varieties were found in the catalogs, and why was It that the varieties one sees advertised regularly in trade papers could be counted on the fingers of one's hands, and stiU have fingers to spare.' Surely, with a plant so meritorious and desirable as the Geranium there was a need for the introduction of novelties! Why were not more offered in the markets? The Rose men do not adhere to the same varieties year after year; Carnation men do not do so; the Chrysanthemum growers find profit in novelties, and why ought the Geranium to stand stationary? He hoped to show tiiem by means of his colored pictures, that there was plenty of material from which to draw, and possibly in the future there would be some change as the su- perior varieties became better known. Mr. Vincent then illustrated and commented upon the following kinds, among others, and for the sake of ready reference we have arranged tlie names in alpha- betical order. ^ Abbie ScHAFEii, a crimson scarlet double- a variety that is good everyhere. Alliance, one of the hybrids between a zonal and Ivy-leaved variety, raised in France, has exquisite lUac white flowers, very profuse, and a strong grower. Alpha, one of the recent introductions, the result ot a cross between a golden bronze fancy leaved va- riety and an Ivy-leaved one. It is highly spoken of, the foliage being finely denticulated and variegated in yellow and green. The flowers are scarlet It is a striking and beautiful variety for window boxes or for liangmg baskets. Five hundred plants of it have been planted m one of the Hoboken parks. Alphonse Ricar,,, the well known double scarlet, the Geranium by which all others are iudged " Need more be said? •' ^ Axtithese, a single, with vermilion scarlet trusses; a robust, compact grower. Barox Gritbissich, a lovely tender rose colored single, with clear white center. COAT ROOM Exhibition floor plan of Mechanics Building, Boston, Mass., Florists and Orname convention of the Society of American May 16, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1225 Berthe de Pkesii.lv, a double, with beautiful rose pinli trusses. One of tlie best for bedding, and stands the sun well. Beaute Poitevine, introduced back in 1887, and still one of the most popular. A free bloomer, with lively salmon red flowers, which are double. CutTON, a handsome deep scarlet with maroon shad- ing; stands all weathers. CoL. Thomas, another of the doubles, introduced m 1907. The trusses are of a rich cardinal red, and it is vigorous. Comtesse de Hohenwart, single, has immense flout is a currant red color in large trusses; a very desn ilik Geranium. Dagata, one of the newer doubles, a distinct and handsome pink, with white at the base of the petals. This variety is much admired. Dixa Scalarandis, a double white Ivy-lea\ ed, pro- fuse bloomer and compact. Double Dri-den, an ideal fancy pot variet\ as well a good bedder; flowers coral white shading through delicate lilac. Edmukd Bi.axc, a brilliant double cerise with white 'e; a much prized newer Geranium; sure to become a general favorite. EuGEXE Sm^, an attractive brilliant russet orange, robust and branching. E. H. Trego, a dazzling scarlet, velvety texture, \Ln large trusses, semi-double. Fleuve Blanc, a pure white double, one of the mh best and said to be sunproof. Feuer, a German variety, single, with crim^ m flowers; a favorite in the Fatherland. Granville, a deep rose pink single that stands miii itremely well. Gabriel Montoya a robust grower with purple fl lu s, a continual bloomer. Helen Michell, a cross of Jean Viaud and AlphniiM Ricard, of very brilliant clear scarlet in gigiiilic trusses of semi-double flowers. A novelty of the grcit- est merit; very free flowering. Hector Giacomelli, Ivy-leaved, with lavender wliite trusses; semi-double. Jean Viaud, a single, with very large clear r:ise mauve flower trusses; first class. Jules Vesseub, a Cyclops type, with bright cardinal red color, the flowers having a white eye; magnificent a pot plant. Jean Oberle, single, peach pink, introduced in 1S06, stands the sun. KoENiGiN Olga de Wltitemberg, an old German favorite with deep rose flowers, with white base. Le Cid, noted for its beautifully shaped cardinal florets and good trusses; a fine dwarf bedder. Leon Baudrier has immense semi-double flowers of carmine-like, shading to soft cerise and with a white center. An excellent fancy variety for pots. Maryland — Vincent's new and "beautiful double scar- let, elsewhere described. Maxine Kovalevski, the new French variety that has made history in Europe. The plant is very vigorous, with immense trusses of a brilliant fiery orange scarlet. Mrs. Barks is a double flowered, Ivy-leaved variety with lovely blush white blooms; flowers abundantly in Winter. Marquise de Montmort, a deep crimson carmine, a striking variety. MAEULasE DE Castellane, a highly recommendable crimson double Geranium, one of the best. Miss F. Perkins, rose pink with white throat, a well knnwii standard bedder and pot plant. Miss Barney, lively clear pink, dwarf, branching and free. Mme- Jaulin, with peach pink trusses of great size, a perpetual bloomer. MniE. Landry furnishes an apricot salmon variety, a free and continuous bloomer. Mrs. Annie Vincent, named in honor of the mother of the lecturer, a British raised variety, introduced 1908, with exquisite semi-double flowers of a pure car- mine, maculated with white. Mrs. Lawrence, easily one of the finest of the satiny salmon pinks. Mrs. E. G. Hill, a "sunfast" soft light salmon flowered. Geranium, has become a great favorite. Mrs. E. Rawson, one to be especially noted bec.-tiisi^ of its vigor; a fine single crimson, excellent for beddin;i Orneli.a, another continual bloomer, a beautiful soiui double rich scarlet, luxuriant in growth. Pilot, an old standard crimson bedder. Peter Henderson, certainly a noble flower, beauti- fully built, strong, vigorous, free, of a charming Poppy red ; very meritorious. ' Pamela, one of the English round flowered sorts, with open white Center, edged with crimson lake. Paul Crampel, the leading favorite among vermilion scarlet. Geraniums in England today; free and very vigorous. Princess Alex, bright carmine lake, a fine pot variety. Rival, one of the Ivy-zonal crosses, with beautiful soft salmon blossoms; a fine pot plant. Rosalda, a true representative of the Bruant race, with crimson pink flowers. Ryecroft Surprise, another of the Ivv-zonal race that meiits of Le Cid and Princess Alex that first in- duced the Vincent firm to begin regularly importing British and European novelties. These two were got tiom Guernsey. Edmund Blanc, Maryland, Helen Michell, Scarlet Bedder and Alpha were mentioned as being especially Juste Oliver looks best when planted in small beds. The demand for Ivy-leaved Geraniums this year has been astonishing. Four times as many were called for as last year, when the demand was four times larger than the year previous. It was related that the Vincent firm had already paid a stiff price for stock of Paul Crampel to an English film when a visit to Kew Gardens revealed the fact that the supply there was so plentiful that cuttings of the variety were strewing the lawns ! The fancy Cyclops varieties are very suitable for window boxes. The benches in the greenhouses of the Vincent estab- lishment run crosswaj-s instead of lengthways, as it is found that this is more convenient for the handling of the plants. The larger houses are 40ft. wide. Pictures of the Canna and Dahlia fields were also show n. At the conclusion of the address a hearty vote of tlianks was unanimously accorded, on the motion of J B. Nugent, seconded by John Young. A Tase of Geraniums One of the most etfective and handsome adornments park or, for the matter of that, any garden, is Found in vases as the one here illustrated. These vases, which m various kinds of stone, rise on a pedestal from 3ft. up 1 6ft. and 5iih., the basin or vase itself being in due pro height. When filled with plants, the total height may 1 The c is so healthy and has such nice foliage. It is an ideal plant of its type, with clear rose pink flowers. Saffron, one of the most recent introductions. Scarlet Bedder, originated by Elder D. Smith, the entire stock of which was purchased by Vincents. It does not make large trusses but is an abundant bloomer, very stocky and brilliant. S. A. NuTT, the great favorite dark red Geranium, one of the best bedders, very healthy and compact. One- third of the stock of Geraniums at Vincent's is of this variety, amounting to 250,000 plants in 3in. pots. Tiffin, one of the freest blooming single scarlet va- rieties there are. Victor Grosset, another perpetual bloomer with excel- lent trusses of rich apricot salmon. Special points in the lecture were made as follows: To get your customers interested, show them something Don't propagate from diseased or w-eak stock. The Geraniums for Bedding The two pictures that accompany these notes speak retty well for themselves. The bedding Geranium is II indispensable plant, and although its gaudy effects ave been decried in some quarters during recent \ears as pertaining too much to the plebian in decora- tive gardening, we cannot for a moment subscribe to that opinion. The Geranium in its many varieties is absolutely in- dispensable. Not only is it an easily manipulated plant, standing a considerable amount of rough and ready treatment, and showing but few ill effects, even when neglected to a large extent, but it is also a drought re- sister, grows thriftilj', can always be relied upon for brilliant blooming, is not only a dwarf stocky grower, but can be had in taller bush forms, and even as stand- ards, while its range of colors from pure white to fiery scarlet, including pink, deep crimson and maroon, ail combine to make the Geranium what it is. Wonderful effects can be got by the use of two varie- ties together, a white and a scarlet, or a white and crim- son, or by massing one color of a kind. We need not, in these notes, discuss the merits and distinctive values of the many popular varieties. We wisli to say however, that it is not always the largest flowered kinds that are the best, for sometimes the smaller bloomers have a quiet beauty all their own, and fill an important place. It is always a matter of regret to us that the scented Geraniums are not made more use of in popular bed- ding. The silver leaved varieties might particularly be employed, because even though their flowers are insig- nificant, the foliage is very beautiful, and after a shower, or indeed during sunny weather, is highly perfumed, and there is such a great variety of forms to choose from. Plants of citriodora, tomentosum, radula, the lemon scented, and other similar varieties might all be employed with good effect, particularly if a pretty carpeting plant was used under them. Jhe picture shows a massed bed of the framing orange colored variety in commerct Belgians, a pure white variety which, as our Bed of orange anjl white Geraniums iiderful new single Geranium Maxime Kovalt nd it has been certificated. This forms a groundwork cture shows, stand over and above thi i, which may be regarded as the most brdh; dwork to the large specimens of Queen of ■ is of purple-leaved Iresine. 1226 The Florists' Exchange DAFFODILS FOR MEMORIAL DAY Why not try something different in Cut Flowers for Memorial Day? I will have 75,000 (seventy-five thousand) greenhouse-grown Emperor DafFodils to ship out. Have successfully grown these for the past two years, and can guarantee good, fresh cut stock. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Place your orders for them at once, before stock is sold out. They will go fast. Say the word and I will send you a sample about May 20th. L. W. ACHESON, Florist Telephone 1170 PITTSFIELD, MASS. Give credit The Relation Between Retailer and Wholesaler, From the Latter's Point of View The Kentucky Society of Florists lield a meeting on Wednesday evening. May 6, at tlie stiop of August R. Baumer, in tlie Masonic Temple Building, Louisville. Anders Rasmussen, the well known grower and mem- ber from New Albany, Ind., delivered the address re- ferred to at head of this article and those present were much interested in it. Mr. Rasmussen is one of ti>e hard workers of the association, and last Fall had the meeting at his place in Indiana. None of the flo- rists have forgotten this meeting or are likely to for a long time to come. The place is fitted up with bowl- ing alleys, pool tables and everything for visitors to enjoy themselves with. "I realize that this is a rather touchy subject for a wholesaler to write upon, but I hope you will take it in as kindly a spirit as that in which it is written, and 1 promise to take good-naturedly any number of papers retailers will write in retaliation. First, I will deal with the different kinds of customers. The perfect customer is the one who gives you a stand- ing order for the year and lives up to it. He is rea- sonable, if in the dark Winter months you a few times fail to fill his order in full, knowing it is impossible for the grower to control the weather conditions. Realizing you are helping him when flowers are scarce, lie sticks to you when they are plentiful, and does not buy from everybody who has only flowers to sell on a long market. He pays his bills reasonably prompt. That kind of a customer, the wholesaler will, if he is the , right kind of man, do his utmost to please, realiz- ing they both are working for their mutual benefit. Then we have the customer who agrees to take so much stock every day, and does, as long as flowers are scarce, but who, as soon as they get plentiful, tells you he will buy as he needs, and usually buys just enough so you cannot claim he quit you entirely. He wants to get all he can next season when flowers are scarce again. Classes of Customers Next comes the one who buys from you regularly, but not on standing orders. The only trouble you have with him is to please him when flowers are scarce, as he usually buys what he needs, and as he needs it he does not like it wljen he cannot get all he wants. Then the customer who does not buy from you except when flowers are scarce and who gets visibly annoyed when you tell him you are saving the few flowers you have for your regular customers, and he does not liesitate to tell you he can never get what he wants from you, and he does not think you are treating him fairly. Occasionally, when trying to sell your surplus, you will offer the retailer a few dozen choice Am. Beauty Roses or perhaps Lilies, and he, although he has none on hand, will not buy them, yet if he happens to get an order an hour later, after you have sold them to some- body else, does not feel very friendly toward you. He seems to think you, and not he, should keep these flow- ers, and you, and not he, take the chance for his bene- fit. Some patrons who buy, say, 50 flowers of a kind daily, feel greatly wronged if they cannot get 500 extra for Christmas. This no grower can do without being unfair to someone else, as flowers do not bloom ten times more profusely at this particular time of the year. Others do not have any confidence in you al- though you have traded with them for many years and always tried to be fair. If you tell them you have not the particular flowers they want, they seem to think you have them, but do not want to sell them, for- getting that you are only too anxious both to sell and please. Often you have calls for flowers at, say; 3.25 p.m. They" want them right away, on the 3.30 train, and you are probably a mile from the station, but then this is an age of quick delivery, anyhow. Late and Early Callers On a January night, the temperature way below zero, about 11 p.m., when you are getting your first sweet sound sleep, you will be called to the 'phone to receive an order for 25 Carnations to be sent next day, perhaps 10 a.m. This order could have waited until 7 a.m. just as well. Then there is the early riser, who calls you at 5 a.m., when people who have a good con- science are still sound asleep. Of course the wholesaler is willing to be called at any time when it is absolutely necessary, but the majority of untimely calls are orders that could just as well wait. The worst retailer we ever knew, we ran across last Winter in a small Kentucky city. He came to us about Jan. 10. He had previously bought a few orders from us which had been sent C. O. D. He ordered 200 Carnations and 100 Roses, assorted, to be sent to him three times a week. We shipped to him of our regular stock for about three weeks. One day, the latter part of Janu- ary, after his order had left, he telephoned to stop his .order; he was getting too many dark colors, and was overstocked. We had no more orders from him, and in due time sent his bill. Not hearing from him, we sent him a statement, notifying him we would draw on him. Our draft was returned. Through our bank, the bill was sent to an attorney for collection. The at- torney wrote us the party claimed the flowers were 'i inferior and not what he ordered. We had sent these flowers out of our regular stock and had not had a i complaint from any one else at that time. He himself had received these flowers every second day for nearly three weeks and had never complained until pressed for payment, when he offered to pay half, saying this was all they were worth. We did not accept it. Department Stores Tabooed The wholesaler who is fair to his customer will not sell to department stores, nor for store openings, nor to street pedlars, nor to anybody but legitimate deal- ers. Nor will he sell to anybody but his regular cus- , tomers at holidays and in times of scarcity, unless t they have more stock than they can use. If you live i f up to the above, you may in fairness expect the re- tailer to live up to the following: He will not buy from the wholesaler who sells to other than the regular retailers. Nor buy from those ! who only have stock to sell in times of plenty, unless j you do not have it. He will not call on you at un- timely hours unless absolutely necessary. He will be reasonable in time of shortage. One of the great troubles with many retailers is, they do not keep enough : stock on hand. When they receive good fresh stock f 1 that will keep for several days,' they are not taking : any great risk to keep a reasonable amount, and it „ would certainly save worry, both for themselves and : the wholesaler. ! ,, It happens frequently that we have three boys all * in LouisviUe at the same time, and then if an order comes in for immediate delivery, they wonder why they have to wait, but we growers cannot afford to make errand boys of all our men. There is one kind of retailer 1 have never met. I suppose he is dead and ( a saint in heaven. He is the one who has a word of ;| commendation for the poor wholesaler when his bill is a little below the market price. The kind who tell you about it if the price is a little above is not dead yet. ■ But laying jesting aside. In my dozen or more years of " experience, I have found but few retailers who if you are fair, will not be fair to you. And if some little misunderstanding happens, there is no / trouble in adjusting it. The wholesaler must ever keep j in mind that the worries the retailer has to contend > f with are apt at times to upset the best of tempers, . and if he sometimes seems a little peevish, it is only i ( temporary, and when he has time to reflect he is your friend more than ever. Between the retailer and the wholesaler, the latter has the easier life. The Florists' Exchange 1227 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists tn good standing throughout the country " the advertisers' offers in this Departi without hesitation, orders from their !■ t them to an advertiser in these columns ; thu ves of the opportunities for extension of trjde wh all. Let your customers know you fill order- *- 0 any part of the country. When the design id in the advertiser's card, it indicates ■ship in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. BOSTON MASSACHUSEnS 143 Tremont Si. Albany, n.y. ri ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut Bowers or floral desiijps del f ESIABLfSllED 1842 J? U ^^n/Vbd, ALBANY, N. Y fcf Jil^/C/YlG/yi'^'^ floriit and Nurseryman ^^ • Rural and St. Agnes Cemetenea Ave ite. Telephone or Telegraph. »U ORDERS GIVEH PROMPT ATTENTION ' FLOWER SHOP ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers prompt service Mown, Pa. 1 BIl your Telegraph Order. Ernest Ashley FLORIST * store, 943 Both Telephoi Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N Y. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. elivered promptlylanywhei BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street icept wire orders, chargea collect. BIRMINGHAM, ALA WOODWARD BLDG " Purity at Parker's ' OPEN ALL NIGHT [aitone BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street Mc/Ai^l^^'^ BOSTON 126 TREMONT ST. 799 BOYLSTON ST. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL T. 1847. ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43iBromfield St. Mother's Day jing from the reports which have reached us from all sections of the country, the florists have benefited very considerably by the Mother's Day institution. Just to what extent the volume of business has been aug- mented it would be difficult to say, but that the call for flowers in general, and Carnations in particular, was much greater than on the general run of business can- not be doubted. The prices paid for Carnations seem to have run from Cc. to 10c. wholesale, and up to 20c. per bloom of the best white at retail. These are the quotations from Philadelphia. At Pittsburgh, white Carnations were selling at two for. 25c. It is a notable fact that this bloom was in greater demand and brought more money than did white Roses. Some of the churches had bought quantities of white Carnations, and these they distributed to the congregation. In one instance, however, white Roses were deliberately substituted for Carnations owing, as it was said, to the high price charged for the latter blooms. This of course is unwar- rantable, but there certainly is the difBcuIty as to cost. Until florists make an effort, and they can make it, to supply the white Carnation in quantities that wUl bring it within the reach of modest purses, other flowers will certainly be chosen in preference. That Carnations can be supplied liberally on May 10 was proven where, according to the report that we publish, was abundance of that bloom late on Saturday evening. JULIUS BAER DRg(gDR3Rfl/^Trar® 9 Vii^D FOURTH STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE , CLEVELAND, ^ OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue 1228 The Florists' Exchange COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 72 East Towne Street //^ FLORISTS 112 South Main St. ^^^ ©»« DENVER, COLO. fli _> ^t _y /^_ J. A. Valentine, President 1643 Broadway Z^To^^^^. reached by express. Orders promptly tilled. Usual discounts. ~^ ^ / DETROIT, IS&K^^^ MICH. ,i<^^K ♦ Vg^J^JTo. If we fill your order, our repu- ALBERT POCHELOIM,-™-' ciency. Telegraph Us. DETROIT, MICH. Dawson ihe Florist Elmira. Vr* 107 W. MARKET ST. '^ ■ «• Deliveries to Ithaca, Binghamton, Hornell, Coming and other points. Q„( f|o„ers. Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co, EL PASO, TEXAS <^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH. THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Vour Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN. Store, 752 Main Street Greenhouses, BENTON STREET GEORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn« "FLOWERS" 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses tiniV HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of tlie Nortii Shore towns of Cliicago, as far as Milwaukee It will be admitted there are extensive Carnation grow- ing establishments, within easy reach of Boston and that may be the explanation. We have no desire to see the results of the growers' labor, skill and risk unrecom- pensed, but we do plead, on behalf of the Mother's Day idea, for a generous supply of white Carnations. A feature of this day has been the collective advertis- ing by florists in the larger cities, notably at Cleveland, where 98 per cent, of the florists joined in an advertising campaign, and at Washington, where effective newspaper displays were made by several of the leading florists jointly. In these advertisements, however, prominence is given to the fact that white flowers, not mentioning Carnations specifically, may be chosen for mothers dead, and bright flowers for mothers who are living. In one instance, that of the Knoxville florists, who also advertised as a body, representations were made to the editors of the newspapers asking them to omit special reference to the white Carnation as being the symbol to be worn. These efforts, however, cannot over- throw the white Carnation from pride of place as the flower typical of Mother's Day, and florists in general would do well to accept the fact. The daily newspapers have acquainted us all of the fact of the President's order to fly the flag from all national buildings on Mother's Day. FENN'S SPECIAL May Bs\§liet Filled Wklhi Ro.^es '«'.p" U oOO 43 Bromfield St. ^Mother's Day in the Chicago Flower Shops IT was a great pleasure to note the concentrated ef- forts on the part of all our florists to make much of this day, which is increasing in popularity. Those who did not make a special effort in their shop windows sliowed at least the very attractive Mother's Day boxes. The white Carnation graced the cover, and this was off- set with a square illustration of a mother and child in the right hand corner. Below was the following in- scription by Irving: "The love of a mother is never exhausted, it never changes: it never tires. It endures through all, in good repute, in bad repute, in face of all the world's condemnation — a One side of the box had a small flap opening outward on which these words were written: "The sioeetest word- is Mother." On the inside of the box cover were four prettily written verses dedicated to "The White Car- nation." One florist had a number of these boxes artistically arranged in a variety of different flowers, some having a little nosegay in the center for "Father." When they did not have this suggestion it was a little bunch of Vio- lets, so symbolical of love and devotion. One of our leading florists showed a very striking electric .sign in his window, one of those changeable kind, on which stood out the words "Flowers for Mother's Day." This s.nme florist displayed a very nicely arranged large French handle basket. Gathered in harmonious fashion ORDERS FOF TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXA! South and Southwest Texas Sailings from Galveston J^. J(. JHCuhimann, florist 2507 JACKSON ST., S. W., Phone, Hadley 1926-2330 2526 WASHINGTON ST.. Opp. Glenwood Cemetery, S. W.. Phone. Taylor 628-lOSl FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET crosses I Phone, Preston 7741 J HOUSTON, TEXAS || INDIANAPOLIS, INB 241 Massachusetts Ave Prompt and efficient service rendered points in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana Bertermann's flowers excel. SMU T QTheFlorisUinc C^JWl # # ^ # ^yl 36 West Forsyth Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia points. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION LEXINGTON, KY. JOHM A. R^L^LKR EAST SIXTH STREET "" LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHLER Bros, Co. Will takB care of all orders for Central Kentucky M. D. REIMERS LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. 0 orders for Louisville and sur- ory. A fine stock of flowers always ready. Delivery facilities perfect. LOUISVILLE KY. 615 South Fourth Ave Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. NASHUA, N. H. and VICINITY St., LOWELL, MASS. Idlewild Greenhouses "^T^~'"" The Florists' Exchange 1229 She MERIDEN. CONN. to all Connecticut orders EDLEFSEN LEIDIGER CO. 349 THIRD STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. is Floral Co. JOHN MONSON, Proprietor Best Service to all Points in the Northwest Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED. Prop. — , , — , OPERATING THREE c loraii KfO. STORES MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Careful attention ^osemont Sardens ^^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catherine St., W. Nashville, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street |'resh"FIowera and 1 Deliveries throughout the State and to all steamship docks in service. Hoboken. N. J., and New York upply Advts. will be found on pages 1236 to 1239 were Snapdragon in pink and lavender, -purple and white Iris, and pink and wiiite Peonies touclied off at tiie handle with an immense pink gauze bow. These were arranged in a mixed way, the Iris and Snapdragon extending far above and beyond the Peonies. It was not a stiff, compact arrangement, biit one of looseness and grace. This particular shop is known for its nov- elties. His ilower containers are usually a piece of fine art work, and of large, striking design. Among these may be mentioned a dragon' of porcelain, about 3ft. in height, the tail being the base and the mouth of head the flower opening. Another was in the shape of a partly opened umbrella, each pocket being an opening for flowers. The dragon's head was filled with Snap- dragon in one shade of pink; the umbrella with white I noticed that one of our florists made it possible for all to buy a little souvenir of the day, be it ever so hum- ble, for he had prettily arranged in small handle bas- kets of the natural color wild violets, just as they grow in the field. He also showed a pretty arrangement in a gold French handle basket, which was filled with yel- low Marguerites and finished with yellow gauze ribbon, which was very appropriate for an old couple nearing their golden age. This was priced at S'l.SO and it was pretty for the money. Apple blossom slices, as some of our florists call the oblong arrangement of the Apple blossoms, sold at 15c. each and were very cleverly -put together to enhance their attractiveness. Trailing Arbutus, Apple blossoms and wild Violets were arranged in nosegays and fin- ished for a white lacette and gauze ribbon showers, and they were most pleasing and inexpensive. It would take too long to go into detail and describe all the many little pretty suggestions offered in the different shops. The buyer, no matter whether he wanted something elaborate or inexpensive, had a fine variety of things from which to make a selection. Among the other novelties seen were Japanese gardens com- plete, for $3. These were placed on low white china trays, and the general arrangement was tyiJical of the Japanese quaintness. 'And I must not forget to tell you about Charley White's bird feeding baskets which sell at $1. They are about half the size of the ordinary bird cage, and in the shape of a wall pocket, a little 'flat and rounded on one side in order to be able to attach them to tree trunks. They are a sort of metal wire with zinc* bot- tom, in which food is to be placed for the wild birds. Every lover of our beautiful wild birds should pro- mote the sale of these to help conserve the little song- sters and wanderers of the forest. You will also be interested in learning that our fac- tories are now placing window boxes on every window and filling them with bright colored blooming plants. One big concern in particular has had each box filled with scarlet Geraniums and Ivy, and as the building is one of yellow brick, it makes a striking effect with its mass of green lawn surrounding it. It no longer looks like a factory but like a great big beautiful Sum- mer hotel. Why- not drum up this trade and offer sug- gestions to the owners of these large factories and other Urge buildings. A good price could be obtained when the care is included in the price. This should possibly include the replenishng when necessary during the Sum- mer. De Corateur. PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street Floral and Steamer Work in the State ^H/ If If * 883 Broad St. Wi^fvnifi^ NtWARK, N. ). Choicest of Flowers Best of Service We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to steamers at Hoboken and New York, ^a^-Mk NEW ORLEANS, LA. hFIorist ""izr ^^ jwr-'^^^mc ns-^M^ ..* grow good stock; sober and reliable, ; with fires, etc., everv other evening. Wages. S3.5.00 per month, room and board. Arthur Taylor, Boonton, N. J. WANTED— Young man for one who is a fast and careful p also experience and references ; able 1 sxoected. The' Peckham Floral Co., R. F. , Fatrhaven, Mass. WANTED— At once, good, all-r man for general greenhouse woi place. Steady positii WANTED AT ONCE— A good all round man fc general greenhouse work where Carnation 'Mums and bedding plants are grown; must also fc Rood designer. State wages. Address K. J., cai WANTED— Foreman for private place; must have good knowledge of frutt growing under glass, nUr, 'Miinm_ Carnations and pot plants. Wages, Apply Thos. Reynold Drumth- Princeton, N. J. WANTED— At once, experienced grower of Roses, Carnations, 'Mums; near St. Louis, Mo. S18.00 per week. State references. Only experienced florist wanted. Write to Carl Sampson, Milliken CK lor retail traae; capaoie to State wages. Frank X. Dienst, WANTED— Gn take full charge. Middletown, N. Y. WANTED— A good njan as assistant on comn place; steady work and good wages to tht man. Address Philip B. Welsh, Glen Morri; Continued to Next Column HELP WANTED WANTED— Single. tions and mixed stock. State"age, nationality, wages expected; board and room furnished. Ad- drcss W. O. Snyder, MinersviHe, Pa. WANTED — ^Handy man around greenhouses, good wages per month, board and room. Round Lake peri- Greenhouses, East Lenox, Pa. ^ ^^' WANTED— A single man to grow 'Mums, Christ- mas and Easter stock. Wages, SIO.OO per week 'ould with board. Send reference, age and nationality ,; 10 in first letter. W. W. Hannell, Watervliet, N. V. p WANTEE) — Good all-round man for greenhouse work, single man preferred. Address Paul J. - Burgevin. Noyth Regent St.. Port Chester, N. Y. It BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES STOCK FOR SALE ASPARAGUS 1.00 SIO.OO - -,, 3.50 30.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in 6.C0 50.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings 75 5.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2)i.in 3.50 30.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. 3-in. S.SO ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. 4-in. 8.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcherii Seedlings... 1..50 12.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcherii. 2Ji(-in 4.00 ASPARAGUS Hatclerii. 3-in 6.00 ROMAN J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St.. New York City. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— "1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1000. CoUingdale lale, Pa. Banel, 514 Paterson Ave., Rutherford, SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener on m LADY PARTNER WANTED— By unm :aring young lady, as partn, anager, with capital; will be protected by a fine florist business in Ch re The Florists* Exchange. my THE CONSERVATORIES— Probably the greenhouse bargam ever offered. Illustr catalog postpaid. Chapin Farm Agency, Bos ST^CK^FORJALE^ ACHTR AN TUES ACHVRANTHES— Lindenii C. Ribsam, 31 Wall ACHYRANTHES. Bi-Muljer!— Lindenii — Formosa— 2K-inch, $2.50 per 100, S20.00 per 1000 A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. AGERATTJM. ALTERNANTHERAS ALTERNANTHERAS— Strong, well rooted cut Stings for immediate delivery. P. Major, Ted, .50c. per 100, S4.00 per 1000. A. Nana, yellow, 60c. per 100, S4.00 per 1000; Brilliantissima, 2J^ in., ■ 1000. Davis Floral Co., ALTERNANTHERA. ALTERNANTHERAS— Brilliantissima and other varieties. 2-in. pots, $22.50 per 1000. A. S. Kalisch, Middle Village. L. I.. N. Y. ALTERNANTHERAS— 1000 Yellow, strong 2-in. plants, ready for 3-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. F. B. Pfister, Lowville, N. Y. houses, Oxford, Pa. AMFELOFSIS AMPELOPSIS— 2-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong; 12, by mail, 81.25, 84.00 per 100, 835.00 per 1000, by express. 2-year, 18 to 24 in., good; 12, by* mail, $1.00; 50, by mail, S2.00; $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 by express. Strong," 2-year roots, cut' back, forTtransplanting, $2.00 per 100, 815.00 per' 1000. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings, 75c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED- ^ LINGS — From best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting. 81.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hill?, N. J. Continued to Next Column Greenhouses, Collingdah Cor. City & Gr< 1 Sts., Utica, N. Y. ASTERS — Fine, transplanted plants, in flats ol 200 each; Henderson's Invincible, in 6 separate colors, no better strain,, 70c. per 100. 86.50 per , Kalamazoo, Mich. ASTERS-Queen of the market, large trans- planted plants, $4.00 per 1000. Edward Wh t- ton, 103 Warren St., Utica, N. Y. AUCUBAS Aliens A lapoDlca bush plants, 35c. lo 12.90 N.J. BAY TREES BAY TREES— Standards and Pyramids. All BEOOmAS Gloire de Chatelai per 1000. Semperflorens — for bedding, pink and white, 2ii-inch. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Glory of Cincinnati. 2H-inch, $20.00 per 100, $175.00 per 1000. Glorie de Lorraine, 2K-inch $15.00 per 100, $135.00 i per 1000. ! A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Coon. BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati, 2}<. In., from leaf cuttinfts. Place your order now for June and July, 1914, delivery. Will auarantee satisfaction. Prices on appU- catlon. R. J. Irwin. 71 West 2M St.. N. Y. BEGONIAS— Now ready, ancinnati. 2Ji-in. leaf cuttings. $20.00 per 100, $175.00 per 1000. Lorraine, 2)i-in., $15.00 per 100, $135.00 per 1000. Immediate delivery. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, 15th. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS— Lurainosa, 3-ln. pots, also pink and white. Louis Hansen, 3606 Jerome Ave., Wood- lawn. N. Y. City. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids ai In various sizes. Price list on < JuUus Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. CALADIUMS CALENDULA CALENDULA— Ready for 3-in. or 4-in. 2H-in. pots. 82.00 per 100. .$22.50 per Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton. N. , Eisele, Mme. Crozy^ Mrs. jc. v-iuij'. lYiis. A. F. Conard, Pres. McKinley, Queen Charlotte, Richard Wallace, IS, King Humbert, Pennsylvania, oming, Louisiana, Mile- Berat, Prbf. Rodcn- -inch pots, 75c. per dozen, §6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1000 . N. PIERSON, INC.. CROMWELL. CONN. FOR SALE— Can rieties, started; would exchange for Carnation Cuttings. Thompson Bros., East Haddam, Conn. Coutlnued to Next Page May 16, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1233 STOCK FOR SALE CANNAS started Plants from Pots. f* It is absurd to buy anything in Cannas during May unless you buy started pot plants. They are just as cheap in price and much 1 taken from sand. Remen First come, best served." §3.00 per hunc $26.00 per 1000; 25 at hundred rates, 260 at t Buttercup Mrs. Carl Kelsey Cahfornia Mrs. George Strohlein Charles Henderson New York Comte de Bouchard Paul Marquand Comte de Sachs Parthenope Dr. Robert Funcke Pennsylvania Duke of Marlboro Pillar of Fire Duke of York President Meyer Frederick Benary " General Merkel Richard Walla Secretaire Chabanne Souv. de Ant. Crozy Gladioflora Uncl< Jean Tissot West Virginia J. D. Eisele WiUiam Grcissinger Mrs. A.i,F. Conard_.S4.00 per 100,J35.00 per 1000. King Humbert. Springfield, Ohio. CARNATIONS CARNATION CUTTINGS. A splendid stock to oifer our trade, not only the novelties but standard varieties as well. A large supply to select from, especially grown for us. Every cutting that goes out has our guarantee back of it. 100 1000 Matchless S12.00 $100.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 Mrs.CWWard 3.00 26.00 White Wonder 3.60 30.00 Gorgeous 12.00 lOO.OO Princess iDagmar (deep crimson).... 12.00 100.00 Champion (Dorner's new red) 12.00 100.00 Scarlet Wonder 7.00 60.00 Gloriosa 6.00 40.00 Yellow Prince (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 Yellow Stone (Dorner's) 10.00 80.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 26.00 Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Dorothy Gordon 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Comfort 3.00 25.00 2-lNCH POTS. 100 1000 Northport S 4.00 $ 35.00 Benora 5.00 40.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Enchantress 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress 4.00 35.00 Qur guarantee is back of all stock we send out. Write for prices on large quantities. S. S. PENNOCg-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa CARNATION PLANTS— From soU, Enchantress White Enchantress, White Wonder. Mrs. C. W, Ward. $3.50 per 100. Chrysanthemums, from soil. Chas. Razer, Nagoya, $1.50, per 100. AU splendid stock. Rosemore Nurseries, Litchfield, CARNATION CUTTINGS— See my advertise- ment page 1201. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York aty. CHRTSANTHEMUUS CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS " WHITB Smhli'. Advance 100 1000 :::'i:SS'}i:88 S^l^i;: ::: 2.00 isioo ... 2.00 16.00 ... 2.00 18.00 yellow" ... 2.00 16.00 . . 3.00 26.00 Yellow Eaton .:: i:S ??:g8 uJka ™.'^. P«^Supren.e .. 2.60 20.00 - 2S2 Jt-SS 2.60 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 15.000 Rooted Cuttings 2H-in. poti and flats: Maud Dean, Enguehard and Nagoya; Cuttings, $20.00 per 1000; pots, $25.00 per 1000. Josephine. Gloria, Chrrsolora, Major fteaver. White Ooud, Bailey, J. K. Shaw and White Shaw; Cuttings, $15.00 per 1000; pots, 1000. _ Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash, f^'- W. G. Neilson. 61 Wadhams St., Plyn Oonttnned to Next Ooloinn STOCK FOR SALE CHBYSANTHEMTTMS Chrysanthemum Cuttings Glean, healthy, stocky plants Rooted Cuttings 2Ji-in. Pols WHITE 100 1000 100 1000 Early Snow $1.75 S16.00 $2.50 $20.00 Smith's Advance 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 White Bonnaffon 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Chas. Razer 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Lynnwood HaU 1.76 16.00 2.50 20.00 Mrs. David Syme 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Arlette Dubois 1.75 16.00 2.60 20.00 Moneymaker 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Elsie Papworth 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 December Gem 3.00 26.00 4.00 30.00 Smith's Sensation.... 3.00 26.00 4.00 30.00 Wm. Turner 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 PINK Patty 1.75 16.00 2.60 20.00 Maud Dean 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Unaka 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Dr. Enguehard 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 Pacific Supreme 1.75 16.00 2.60 20.00 Pink Gem 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 YELLOW Golden Glow 1.76 16.00 2.50 20.00 Roman Gold 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 Chrysolora 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 Comoleta 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 Major Bonnaffon. Se- lected stock 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 CRIMSON Harvard 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 POMPONS Atlentown. Bronze... 2.00 15.00 2 50 20.00 Quinola. Yellow 2.00 16.00 2.50 20.00 Susquehanna. Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.60 20.00 Queen of the Whites. . 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Garza. Anemone 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 If a later delivery is desired, send in yoin order now, so that you will be sure of them when wanted. Orders now booked for Golden Chadwick, W. H. Chadwick, Chadwick Improved and Chadwick Supreme for June delivery or later. Price of Rooted Cuttings, 82.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; out of 2Ji-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. JOHN R. COOMBS >Vest Hartford, CONIV. CHRYSANTHEMUIVIS Early WHITE— Chas. Razer, Ivory, Mile. Arlette Dubois, October Frost, Polly Rose, Smith's Ad- vance, White Gloria. YELLOW— Chrysolora, Donatello, Monrovia. October Frost. PINK— Pacific Supreme, Unaka. Midseason and Late WHITE— Mrs. H. Robinson, Tim Eaton, White Frick. YELLOW— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. W. E. Kelley, Roman Gold, YeUow Eaton. PINK— Adonis. Helen Frick, Dr. Enguehard. Price: 2"4-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25 00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Antique (Bronze Enguehard), Chadwick Su- preme, December Gem, Golden Chadwick, Golden Wedding, Harvard, Hirondale, Nagoya, Ramapo, Pink Gem, Mrs. B. E. Hayward, Alice Byron, Dick Witterstaetter. Price: 2Jj:-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 1913 INTRODUCTIONS — Golden Robin, Lu- cile, Quinlan, Mary E. Meyer. Price: 2M-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100. STANDARD POMPONS— Baby, Baby Mar- fuerite, Clorinda, Diana, Helen Newberry, Iva ulie Lagravere, Klondike, La Purite, Lula, Minta, Quinola, Zenobia. Price: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. STANDARD ANEMONES— Alpine Glow, Bea- trice Asmus, Bess'ie Flight, Lida Thomas, Mary CoUaday, Katherine Simmons, Mrs. August Knab. Price: 2M-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $36.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. STANDARD SINGLES— Anna, Arlee, Qea, Hilda Wells, Ladysmith, Minnesota, Rob Roy. Price: 2M-in. pots, 60c. per 10, $4.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100, 830.00 per 1000. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Micli. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Now Ready Per 100 2000 Smith's Sensation $2.50 1000 White Perfection 2.50 5000 Ramapo 2.60 1000 Harvard 2.60 1000 Bartlet Hayward 2.50 500 Mrs. G. Drabble 2.50 500 Chas. Razer 2.00 500 Th. Queen 2.00 250 Glenview 2.00 250 Dr. Enguehard 2.00 2000 White Ivory 2.00 1000 Chad. Supreme 2.50 600 Mrs. H. Robinson 2.00 250 L Quinlan 4.00 250 J. Nonin 2.00 160 G. C. Kelley 2.50 HEAD'S BERGENFIELD NURSERIES, BERGENFIELD, N. J. Oontinaed to Next STOCK FOR SALE CHRTSANTHEMUMS STOCK FOR SALE Chrysanthemums" ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS NowReady Pompons, $1.50 per 100 1000 Lyndhurst 1000 Diana 100 Eleganta 1000 Ullia 1000 Ovcrbrook 1000 Queen of Whites 1000 Rhoda 1000 Klondike 150 Anna 150 Minta 250 Miss Julia 250 Rufus 1000 Ladysmith 600 Allegheny 250 King Henry 1000 Merstham Tints 260 Utan 250 Mary CoUaday (Anemone) 500 Mary Richardson (Single) 500 Blazing Star 250 Merstham Jewel 500 Clea HEAD'S BERGENFIELD NURSERIES BERGENFIELD, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Golden Climax. The best yellow Pompon. $12.00 per 100, 8100.00 per 1000. Baby"^" ) 2Ji inches Quinola ( $3.00 per 100 Lillia ( $26.00 per 1000. Helen Newberry ) The best single white. Mensa. 2M inches, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Chas. Ragu I 2K inches Nagoya i 84.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Golden Salomon. 2M-inch pots, 810.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Chieftain and AUce Salomon. Rooted Cuttings. 85.00 per 100, 840.00 per 1000. 2K-inch pots. $7.00 per 100, 860.00 per 1000. Best commerrial sorts and Pompons. Let us know your wants. A. N. PIERSON, INC., Cromwell, Conn. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Ready for shipment out of siind. $16.00 per lOCO. 6500 Yellow Bonnaffon. 2500 White Bonnaffon. $18.00 per 1000. 600 Chrysolora. 700 Chas. Razer 350 Unaka 250 Roman Gold. Ready for shipment, out of 2\^ in. pots 825.00 per 1000. 5000 Yellow Bonnaffon. 2600 White Bonnaffon. 600 Unaka. 250 Roman Gold. Cash or references. WORCESTER CONSERVATORIES, Worcester, Mass. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Smith's Advance $1.60 $12.50 PoUy Rose 1-60 12.50 Unaka 1-50 12.60 Chrysolora 2.00 16.00 Robt. HaUiday 1.50 12.50 AliceByron 1.60 12.50 Roman Gold 1.60 12.60 Bonnaffon 1.50 12.60 Pacific Supreme 1.50 12.60 Ramapo , 3.00 20.00 Cash with order, please. FLORAL HILL GARDENS, G. F. Neipp, Prop. CHATHAM, N. J. GOOD, SOFT CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—The following varieties ready for imme- diate shipment: Pink — Unaka. Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Patty, Ivory. White —Smith's Advance, Mrs. Weeks, White Bonnaffon, T. Eaton, White Jones. Yellow — Golden Glow, Josephine, Yellow Jones, Major Bonnaffon, Roman Gold, Mrs. Duckham. $1.60 per 100, $12.00 per 1000- White— Chas. Razer, 82.00 per 100; White Chadwick. 83.00 per 100. 10 good varieties Pompons, 81.50 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Van Antwerp Road, Schenectady, N. Y. STRONG ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT TINGS— 260 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah Pacific Supreme, IMc. $10.00 per lOCjO; Presiaent Taft Wm. Duckham, Golden Age, Yellow Bonnaf- fon, Robt. Halliday, October Frost, Minnie BaUy, IJ^c $12.50 per 1000; White Bonnaffon, Mad. J. Isfonin, Maud Dean, Early Snow, Alice Byron, Dr. Enguehard, Black Hawk, CuUingfordii, 2c., 115.00 Set 1000; Chrysolora, 2Mc., $20.00 per 1000; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, 3c., $25.00 per 1000. About 20 other good varieties. Terms: cash. John B. Tanguy, West Grove, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Alice Solomon, $7.00 pS 100, $60.00 per 1000. Chrysolora, Wells- Late Pink, White and Yellow Chadwick, Roman Gold, Ramapo, $3.00 p« lOa $25.00 per 1000. Chas. Razer, M. Bonnaffon, Haihday, Unaka, C. Eaide. Early Snow, Lynwood Hall, Patty, A. Byron; Riserte, S2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Pompons, Cli. Quinola, Klondike, Iva, 'Baby. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. William Swayne. Kennet Sq., Pa Oontinaed to Next Oolnmn ROOTED (HRYSANTHEMIM (UTTINGS Dr. Enftuehard, Major Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Pacific Supreme, DonateUo, Golden Glow, Polly Rose, Smith's Advance, $1.50 per 100. Robt. Halliday, Chrysolora, J. Nonin, White Ivory, Mrs. Perrine, Maud Dean, Patty, Nagoya, Merry Xmas, Chas. Razer, Unaka, Mrs. David Syme, Helen Frick, $1.75 per 100. H. J. Rolfe, Hammonton, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, Major Bonnaffon, Helen Frick, Baby, Zembra, Klon- ?^Jf'='„Pj''.'"''.¥°."=- B^""- Golden Glow, 75c. per 100; 2K-in. Maj. Bonnaffon, 150 Golden Glow, 250 Diana. 100 Rosiere, 82.00 per 100. Bonnaffon. $15.00 per 1000. Cash. J. J. Miller, 1775 Charles St., Wilmette, 111. Blackha 812.00 per 1000; Pacific Suprc , „„ 810.00 per 1000. T. W. BayEs & Sons, West Gi $1.26 per 100, CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Nice, healthy plants, from 2M-in. pots, in the following varieties: White and Pink Ivory, Mrs. J. Jones, and Maud 1000. Rooted Cuttings of above New Gaiil $10.00 per 1000. Cash. W. F. Lauch, CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings and 2^-in., all best commercial varieties, including Pompons and single; standard varieties. Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $17.50 per 1000; also all best newer sorts. Ask_ for list. Stafford Conserva- tories, Stafford Springs, Conn. 00,000 ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- _ TINGS — For immediate shipment. Satisfac- ion guaranteed. See my display advertisement on ■age 1201. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, 81.50 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Touset, Oct. Frost , Polly Rose, Pacific, Smith's Advance, Lincoln, Appleton, Enguehard, Silver Wedding, Yellow Bonnaffon, White Bonnaffon, Baby Yellow, Zeno- CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— From soil, Eaton Wliite, Appleton, Bonnaffon, Jones, Mon- rovia, $15.00 per 1000- Ivory, 810.00 per 1000. Wall St., COLEUS— Mixed, 6 different kinds. COLEUS— In 3-in. pots, in different varieties. Louis Hansen, 3606 Jerome Ave., Woodlawn, N. Y. City. CTCX.A1HKNS per 100; S City & Gr( CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS— Sei ment, page 1201. Roman J. Irvri New York City. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— Divided field clumps, planting, assortment of 10 commerc cut flowers, $1.50 per 100, 812.00 per luuu. in assortment of 20 kinds, all good reliable ones, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Above all labeled true to name. Florists' mixture of White and Light Pink, only $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. In mixture of all colors and types, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 25 at 100, 250 at 1000 rate. We try to please. Descriptive trade list of Dahhas on application. Mannetto Hill Nurseries, W. A. Fin- ger. Prop., HicksvUle, L. I., N. Y. DAHLIA ROOTS— Whole field clumps of Sylvia, $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. Paul Brummer, Corona, N. Y. DOUBLE DAISIES— Mrs. F. Sanders, 2M-i 83.00; 4-in., $7.00; 6-in., $15.00. Park Floi Co., Buchanan & Lafayette Aves., Trenton, N. F. Sander, 4-i Whitton, Cor. Continued to Next Page 1234 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE DRACAENAS— 2M-in-, 83.00; 4-i WHITMAN! FERNS— WeU BOSTON FERN RUNNERS— S2.00 SIS.OO per 1000. Cash with orde: William Mears, RumsoD, N. J. 23d St., New CTc Roman J. Irwin, BOSTON FERNS— 2^in, 179o' St., Qeveland, Ohio. FORGET-ME-NOT FORGET-ME-NOT— Bright blue, sUong field grown clumps, S1.50 per 100. Gustav Pitzonlia, R. D. Bristol, Pa. FUCHSIAS— 1 best sorts, in Elm .City, Speciosa, E. G. per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 3 FUNI^IA — Variegated clumps, 2 to 3 shoots to a clump, S4.S0 per 100, S40.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Jolmson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. y. FUNKIA VARIEGATA— (Quaker Pride), clumps. 3 to 4 eyes, $5.00 per 100 clumps. Cash. J. R, Baumann, 633 St. Georges Ave., Rahway, N. J. GABDENIAS 2)i-inch, S: A. N. Pie t°%fT^^^C^n, GERANIUMS Presilly, bright pink. these plants om; 4-in., Sti.OO , Trenton, N. J. Perkins, bright ng and in bud and C. Ribsam, 31 Wall , Nutt (Sci 3-inch, t A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom' )per : ,^-m. pots, iz.au per luu, ifZ::.ou per 1000. Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, 4000 VINCA VARIEGATA— 2H-in. pots, good^ strong plants, ready to shift, $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. John R. MitcheU, Madisonii Continued to Next Column Continued to Next Page May 16, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1235 STOCK FOR SALE YDfCAS 26,000 VINCA VARI EGATA— 2>i-m., Fall struck sand rooted, breaking fine now with new tips from eyes and "ground. $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Cash, please, or will exchange for Rooted . ^M,™ Cuttings. What have you 7 ,N. Y. Carnation __ _ _ Dobbs & Son, Auturn. VlUCA VARIEGATA— 15.000 extra heavy 10 tn 15 tips and leads, can be divided i 810.00 per ICO. Cash, please. Vinca Specialists, Auburn, n^y"' Dobbs 1790 E. 101st St., Cleveland, Ohio. VINCAS VARIEGATED— Rooted Cuttings, 60c. 1600 GREEN VINCAS— Extra heavy, 3>^-in, ;tock, can be divided, $8.00 per 100. Cash, please. Dobbs &_Son, Auburn, per 101 if. y. 25,000 PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS— Fine, healthy, weC-rooted runners, liberal count, $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000; or will exchange for Rooted Carnations or 'Mum Cuttings. Cash, please. Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. .... and Prii -- runners. Sl.OO per 100, 87.60 per 1000; sand-rooted cuttings, S1.25 per 100, 89.00 per 1000. W. C. Pray. Dobbins, N. J. IIIISC£LI.AN£0 US BEDDING STOCK r 1000. CROTONS Out of 2-in. pots, S6.00 per 100, 860.00 per 1000. ACALYPHA, MOSAICA, TRICOLOR, AN- DREWSI and MARGINATA— Out of 2-in. pots, 85.00 per 100, S42.00 per 1000. GRIFFING BROTHERS, MIAMI, FLA. AFba ASPARAGUS SPRENGERl— 2K-in., $2.60 100. Begonia Luminosa (bright , Bedding Queen (pink), large-flowering and licest pot and bedding kinds in is: All our Cannas are strong, plump and well started bulbs. King Humbert, 84.00 per 100; Austria, Allemania, 81.60 per 100; Crimson Bedder, J. D. Eisele, Louisiana, Mile. Berat, Wyoming, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ex. Crampel (good substitute for Chas. Henderson), all $2.00 per 100. Ferns: Boston, Roosevelt and Scottii, 2H-in., $4.00 per 100. Hardy EngUsh Ivy, 2}^-in., $2.60 per 100. Blue Ageratum, 2H- """ ^^''" change for Cyclamen, '-- -^" Oak Grove $2.00 per : BEDDING PLANTS— Geraniums: Nutt, Ricard: Poitevine, Viaud, Jauhn, La Favorite. Cannas. Austria. Musaeoha. Hehotrope, Salvia Bonfire 3H-in., 86.00 per 100. Blue Ageratum, Howard's Star Petunias, Double Alyssum, White Marguerites, German Ivy, Salvia Bonfire. Coleus: Verschaf- feltii, G. Bedder, Queen Victoria, Firebrand; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Achyranthes Lindenii; Coleus. four colors; Dusty Miller; Alternantfaera, red, yellow; 2^-in.. $3.00 per 100. Dracajna Indivisa, extra heavy. 6-in.. 840.00 per 100. Vinca Variegated, "■ - ■ 1., 88.00 per 100. Cash. F. Sokol, Worcester, ^ GERANIUMS— Strong, ready to shift, from 2" "utt and La Favorite, 82.00 per 100, $18. 0; Ricard, Poitevine and J. Viaud, 82.60 in., Nu per 100, $24.00 per 1000. English Ivy, field grown. 3 to 4 ft., good stock, ready for use. $6.00 per 1^" from 4-in. pots. 2 and 3 plants in a pot. 812.00 j 100. Cannas: King Humbert, started. 85.00 ] 100; Bouvier. A. Crozy, Egandale, Queen Ch lotte, 82.50 per 100. Cash, please. Jas. A bacher. West End, N. J. d the Summer si far more showy and gracelul than Dracaena divisa. 4-in., 16c. each, S1.50 per doz.; 5.in., 3 each, $3.50 per doz.; 6-in., 50c. each, $5.00 ] doz. These plants are perfect and pot boui and will stand shipping anywhere. Carin Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. il2ii Cycas palm leaves of all sizes ; Cycaa plants from two-leaf tem with 9 ft. spread of leaves Aspidistra lurida. pot grown Pandanua Veitchii, small plants for forcing. Arundo Donax, var. and green. Theodore Outerbridgc, Sunnylands. Bermuda. VINCA — Variegated; strong plants, from 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; i'A-ia. pots. 88.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, 810.00 per 100. Carnations. White ordi.^S.'^G? Benjamin. pShHU. N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS VINCAS— Heavy. 4 in.. $10.00 per 100. German Ivy. 3'4 in. to 4 in.. 89.00 per 100. English Ivy, 4 in., heavy, 810.00 per 100. Geraniums Nutt, Ricard, 3K in., 810.00 per 100. Cashonly. Krap- ish Greenhouses, Wash. Ave. and 1st St., New Rochelle, N. Y. 100 STEVIAS— 2-in..2c.; 300 Rooted Cuttings.OOc, per 100. 300 Coleus, low growing, 2-in., 2c.. 1000 Coleus, 4 varieties. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100. The lot for 818.00 cash. Johnson's Green- houses. Carey, Ohio. SALVIAS— Out of 2'A in., S2.00 per 100. VincaSf 4 in., 810.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, out o' 2H in., strong plants, 2c. and 3c. Send for PETUNIAS— Double White, m bud, 4-in., $6.00 per 100; 2i4-m., 82.00 per 100; ready for 4-in. shift. Begonia Vernon, 2K-in., 82.00 per 100; Erfordii, 3J^-in., 85.00 per 100; 2}^-in., $2.50 per 100. C. Ribsan WaU St., Trenton, N. J. LARGE STOCK l_ __ nantheras. Rose Bushes, etc., f bach's Greenhouses, Ft. Hamilt Gravesend Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. COLEUS— 2H-in., yeUow and red, $20.00 per 1000. Carnations, transplanted, Boston Market, $16.00 per 1000. Paul Brummer, Corona, L. I., N. Y. 1000 ROSE GERANIUMS— 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Schenectady, N. Y. DAISIES — i-in.. in bud and bloom. $10.00 per 100 Hydrangea Otaksa. 6 to 14 buds. 10c. per bud* Paul Brummer, Corona, L. I.. N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS PLANTS — Leading varieties, strong, packed in moss. Tomatoes, 500, 76c.; 1000, 81.25; over 1000 at 81.00. Cabbage, 500, 75c.; 1000, $1.60; 5000, 86.75. Bell Peppers, Ruby King, Neapolitan, Chinese Giant, etc., strong, 600, 81.60; 1000, 82.50; 5000, 810.00. Lettuce, 1000, $1.25. J. F. Martin, Plant Grower, Shreveport, La. SWEET POTATO, PLANTS— AU the leading yellow varieties, including Yellow Nansemond, Up Rivers, Big Stem Jersey, Early Golden and CELERY PLANTS— Golden self-blanching (French strain), fine plants, ready now, 82.00 per 1000. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kala- CABBAGE PLANTS— SeedUngs, $1.00 per 1000; strong, transplanted, $2.60 per 1000. Grand Rapids Lettuce, same price. Danville Floral Co., Danville, 111. TOMATO PLANTS— Earliana, Stone, Ponderosa, 82.00 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. Cash. Out of 2-in. pots, strong plants. W. & H. F. Evans. Rowlandville. PhSa.. Pa. CABBAGE PLANTS— Early Jersey Wakefield. 75c. per 1000. H. W. SIiull. 404 Walnut St., Lansdale, Pa.. STOCK WANTED "WANfED" 1000 Transplanted Rosy Morn Seedling Petunias. Robert P. Murray, South Hyannis, Mass. SPHAGNUM MOSS TEN 40-lb. bales Sphagnum Moss, best grade, clean, freshly burlapped, 88.00. Frank Han- cock, City Point, Wis. 50 LB. DRY WIRED BALES, clean Sphagnum Moss, 60c.; burlap bales, 76c. Cash. E. Friedl, Phillips, Wis. Scharff Bros., Flori WOODEN BOXES Monadnock Greenhouses, Keene, N. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS eThl^orl WANTED TO LEASE— With privilege to buy, tew greenhouses in a fair condition. John / Harth, 2d St., Bayside, L. I , N. Y. 500,000 Pansies The Finest Strain Grown For Market We grow our own seed entirely and this strain is the result of forty years selection, and will be found the finest in the market. Flowers, large size, fine shape and substance; brilliant and novel colors including rich self and fancy marking; and plants of fine, stocky growth. Colors run very evenly assorted and balanced. The Best is The Cheapest. Try Them And See. 100 ' 1000 Large, Stocky Plants in Bloom - - - $2.00 $20 00 Medium Stocky Plants in Bloom - - 15.00 Smaller Stocky Plants in Bud and Bloom 10.00 ENGLISH DAISIES, Pink and White, Two Sizes $1.50 and $2.50 per 100 Express only. Cash with order, please I. E. COBURN 291 Ferry St., Everett, Mass. Classified Advertisements FOR SALE OR RENT Big Bargain For Sale in Philadelphia 3 Greenhouses, 15x100. 1 Greenhouse, 16x45. About % acre of ground. -Also good dwelling house. Party must sell on accou 1 the family. Apply by letter. O. care MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadephia, Pa. Carnatio houses, wagons, toe 'Mums and Snapdragons and bedding pi; hand. Business of 15 years* standing; gooa reason for selling. A great opportunity for the right man. Income §3,000.00. Price now, Sll.000.00. July 1st. 89,000.00. Terms, S4.000."" ' : The I Central New York, New York. Information concern- cheerfully given. Address J. J-, ts' Exchange. TO LEASE— For a term of 5 or 10 years, with or without option of purchase, about 5000 ft. glass now stockea for Spring.with house and barn and 2^i acres of land, opposite a Catholic cemetery in a town of about 20,000, 25 miles from New York. stock grown. A £ done which would for a youni a young marriea man witn uccie capitm. j il Leonhard & Son, Port Chester, N. Y. the leaser. Good chance with little capital. Apply greenhouse range of 14,000 sq. ft. of glass Sock, fixtures, tools, etc., valued at SISOO, n total of S5300. Property ' Bedford walk from station. For ralue of property in which H.^K" .^^'Lt^f'^stoXetLrS^ufre of Wm-^felsslTr 113 W. 2Sth St.. New York City. full partic property. FOR ^ SALE— Beautiful greenhouse property Wantagh, L. I.; 2 acres ground; greenhoi 100 X 30 ft., work shop 50 x 30 ft., house 9 roor barns, out buildings, fruit and shade trees, mile from depot. The finest spot on the soi side. Terms reasonable. Apply to owner, C. Dreyer. Wantagh. L. 1., N. Y. FOR SALE OR FOR RENT— A good paying green- house business in good location, 25 miles from New York established , 29 years. 12 large green- houses with stock or without stock, about 40.000 sq. ft. of glass, all in good order. Address G. L., care The Florists' Exchange^ (date greenho 00 ft. of glass; 22 miles from INew Y N. H. & H. R.R., less than 10 minu walk from station, in heart of high-class : Mrs. A. L.Ko! . 306 Winthrop.Ave., New Haven, I Next Column FOR SALE OR RENT "OR SALE — 7 greenhouses, dwelling house, barn* 2}4 acres; fine loamy soil; buildings all in gooa ondition; good retail trade for plants. Must be old to close an estate. E. J. Chapin. Caldwell, FOR SALE— S400.00 buys a first class store with fixtures; well stocked; located in the center of city. Good reason for selhng. Address J. M. White. 670 Pennsylvania Ave., Elizabeth, N. J. Frederic Storm, SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bat^ains New and Second-Hand SPECIAL OFFERS 1-inch S. H. BIk., per 100 feet $2.60 IH-inch S. H. BIk., pa 100 feet. . . . 4.45 2-mch New BIk., per 100 feet. . . . 7.80 All size, in stock for immediate shipment Eagle Pipe Supply Co., inc; 29 Howard St., N. Y. City GUARANTEED NON-KINK HOSE in odd lengths with couplings, 10c. per ft. This hose ia fresh made, anf worth 20c. a ft DOUBLE LIGHT HOTBED SASH, 3x6 ft., from very best cypress, 2-in. thick, iron crossbar, two layers double thick glass at $3.35. Single layer hotbed sash, $1.60. PANSy _BOXES, 12i20i3_in, deep, 6c. FOR SALE — AH rights to my plant protector; alike. It brings Classified Advertisements the regular display adver- 1236 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists ■: \ /n No. 1. No"!!" Hanging Plant Baskets iSide Uxll, $1.50. No. 5. Flat iron chain hangers* metal liners, WIRE BASKETS. Made to stand or hang, price per dozen RUSTIC LAUREL HEXAGON SHAPE BASKETS, strong an, Bamboo metal liner, wfi HFC inside 6x4>i, $0.85. Cane oi>en work cha: e or gold hangers. inside. 14x11, $1.85. 16.00 21.00 26.00 Summer Houses Tubs, Rustic Chairs, Settees, Window Boxes, Wheelbarrows, Tables, Pedestals, Vases, In Cedar, Laurel, Birch and Bamboo AH kinds of Rustic Work built on Contract. Estimates furnished. Wire Garden Arches, Garden Borders, Trellises, etc. REED $c KELLER Florists' supplies 120-122 West 25th street, NEW YORK NEW CROP FANCY FERNS, $2.00 per looo. DAGGER FERNS, $1.25 and $2.00 per 1000. Fine Stock. Send in your order for MEMORIAL DAY early and we will see that you have them on time and the best to be had. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.50 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.50 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., Sc; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-Ib cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per bunch of 50 sprays. Try them. All Kinds of Evergreens Cro>vl Fern Co. MILLINGTON, MASS. end this advt. in the Exchange SPHAGNUM MOSS Spring Stock Large bales, $1.50 per bale. JOS. G. NEIDINGER 1513-15 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Prompt shipment. Dagger Ferns Any Quantity W. W. Thompson, Hixon, Ala. Give credit where credit is due — Blention r,Dierks&Arenwald 4 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone 8306 Madison S Novelties, Fancy Baskets and Everlasting Wreaths lal-0laspf Give credit where Tiie Uprise of Australia A copy of The Fruit World of Aus- tralasia has been sent to us from 153 William St., Melbourne, Australia, and from its pages we gather that there is a great spirit of development in the sub- continent. The first point that strilses us is the closeness in regard to the area between the United States and that of the Commonwealth. Australia has 2,- 974,581 sq. miles, while the United States of America cover 2,974,159 sq. miles — a difference of only 422 sq. miles. Of course, much is made by The Fruit World of the capabilities "of Australia and of her climate and soil. In New South Wales and Victoria, we believe the general climate throughout the year is highly agreeable, but there is scarcely a part of Australia that does not suffer some period or other from drought; even the large rivers like the Murray and Murrumbidgee lose themselves by evapo- ration in the height of the Summer. A very great deal is being done by means of irrigation, and illustrations are shown, in the paper before us, of some of the artesian wells, and also the irri- gation canals and aqueducts. Interviews with Americans, and letters from Ameri- cans who have visited Australia on tours of inspection in the fruit districts, are here printed, while as for the general contents of the publication, there are articles on pollination of Apples, hints on irrigation, and a large amount of news devoted to matters of purely busi- ness import, as for instance, the best markets for fruit, and quotations of prices from different parts of Australia and Europe. To anyone interested in the subject of fruit culture in that dis- tant land, this March issue of Tlie Fruit World contains a considerable amount of valuable data. Landscape Gardening edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up ire in demand fo the beat positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable for those who would have Che pleaaantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E.. Springfield, Mass. The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT order. If it's made GEORGE B, HART. Manufacturer 24-30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 1237 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Memorial Day Suggestions: Metal Designs All kinds and sizes. In Galax, Ivy and all other foliage and flowers. Magnolia Leaves Brown, Green, Red and Purple. Crepe Flowers Roses, all colors; Dahlias, all colors; 'Mums, all colors ; Sweet Peas, all colors ; Carnations, Daffodils, and all other flowers, true to nature. NEW Standard Cycas Leaves Best finish only, full width and length. Baskets The finest selection in this country. Send for our Silent Salesman H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Sa^ Meyer Green SILKALINE More Thread and Less Wood The Largest Growers Beat Supply Houses say it's the Best in the World Order by Name- Meyer's Silkaline JOHN C. MEYER & CO. '», 1495 MIDDLESEX STREET Price for any size or color i $1.25 per pound. Sizes : "F" Fine, "FF" Medium, "FFF" Coarse. LOWELL, MASS. MeTitlon Exchange M. RICE CO., THE rLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. : where credit is due — Mention Excha REED & KELLER ^^ri^SS'^'^T.' FLORISTS' SUPPLIES "^^*lrffcKTT^=S8gS 122 W. 25fli SIreet NEW YORK Give credit where credit Is due — Mentioi Huckleberry Branches Packed same as Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case, f. o. b. RED LEVEL, ALA. Satisfaction guaranteed GIBBONS THE SMILAX MAN Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange GREEN SHEET MOSS For lining banging baskets, also very appropriate for window decorations and for covering soil on pot plants, ferns, palms, etc. In fact, a necessity to every retail florist. Per Bale (5 bundles) $1.25 5 Bales and over at 1.20 Special price on larger quantities. 1324 PINE STREET » ST. LOUIS, MO. I tbe Elxchange Geo. H. Angermuller, RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 2Stb Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 JlTd^'^pS'of Willowand fancyBashebforFlorists Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES iS®° Our Specialties Wheat Sheaves and Baskets Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange MICI-IIQAIV CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Gominission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Micli. Reciprocity — Saw It Ih die Exchange r- ' WANTED Your name on a postal card if you are inlerested in wedding ribbons Thousands of florists are using Pine Tree Ribbons. These excellent stock and priced at the lowest' possible figures. Sold Direct from Mill to Florist Why do you hesitate about getting acquainted 7 Samples are free. The Pine Tree Silk Mills Co. PHILADELPHIA, PA. _ Wire Hanging Baskets SCROLL TOP PLAIN TOP 10-inch $1.50 10-inch $1.25 12-inch 1.75 12-inch 1.60 14-inch 2.75 1 14.inch 2.50 16-incli 4.00 16-inch 3.75 18-incli 6.00 1 18-inch 5.00 OEOROB B. HART Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies 47=51 Stone Street, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Special Risboin Offer mm Nn ^Alyjsum, Little Gem or Large ^^ ^^^^ 2H Alyssum', double, strong plants. . 2.50 22.50 igZaragJsPlumosus, large plants 3.00 25.00 2M Asparagus Sprengeri 2.25 20.00 4 Asparagus Sprengeri. 6.50 60.00 2)4 Begonia Vernon, 3 colors 2.60 22.50 4 Caladiums, Elephant's Ear 8.00 75.00 60,000 Sa and 4-inch Cannas in 28 varieties State kinds wanted. 5.00 45.00 2H Centaureas, Dusty Miller 2.25 20.00 2M Coleus, in abundance. Golden Bcdder or Verschaffeltii 2.60 22.50 2H Coleus, in 15 mixed varieties. . . . 3.00 25.00 2'A Cupheas, Cigar Plant 2.25 20.00 2)4 Fuchsias, 12 good varieties mixed 3.00 25.00 4 Fuchsias, 12 good varieties mixed 7.50 70.00 50,000 Geraniums, 3J4 and 4-inch, 20 varieties, such as S. A. Nutt, Grant, Ricard, Poitevine, Buch- ner. MontiHort, Perkins, Rose- Ieur,etc :... 7.00 65.00 4 Ivy Geraniums, 10 varieties. . . . 8.00 75.00 2H Mme. Sallerol, good plants.. . ., 2.25 20.00 4 H<=u»f»P---';i^f;.i^^.''.^-.''".':V.60ii7aoo '^ "^S"?""^" ""'^' ^^^^ ""■ '^"'''2.50^22.50 rders. Prompt Shipments Size of pots. Inches , , , Si4 Lantanas, bushy plants. 1000 865.00 bloom; white, yellow J Mrs. Sander Marguerite : 2t^ Petunias, single, assorted colors. . '. 214 Phlox Drummondi, mixed colors.. ; Rudbeckias, Golden Glow : 2K Salvias, Bonfire or Splendens. ... I ' ■ extra large. Bonfire or Splendei Prin 2H Verbenas, separate colors, white, pink, purple, striped, etc 2.60 22.50 4 Vlncas, variegated and green 7.00 65.00 2}^ Vincas, variegated and green 3.25 30.00 Vegetable Plants by the Million Tomato Plants, Early Jewel, Earliana, Early Acme, Stone, Beefsteak, Ponderosa, etc., S2.25 per 1000; 6000 and over, 82.00 per 1000. Cabbage Plants, Winnigstadt, Wakefield, Early Summer, etc., 82.25 per 1000; lots of 5000 and over. 82.00 per 1000. Egg Plants, Pepper Plants, Cauliflower, Brus- sels Slirouts and all o^he 2H HeUotropes, white, light or dark > ^„ . .„„ ^„ „ sels sprouts ana all otner Kmas ot Vegetable blue 2.50 i_22.50 • 1 Plants in abundance. Correspondence solicited. AiONZO J.BRYAiN,\^,irsf washiRflicn, mxn Jersey aivp frpdit where credit Is doe — Mention Exchange Dracaena Indivisa 214-inch Per 100 Plumosus, 2ii-in. pot 84.00 per 100. Giant Scarlet. 2K-in. pots, S3.00 per 100. Giant White. 2H-in. pots, S3.00 per 100. CANNAS Good, strong stock, 4-in. pots. King Humbert, 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Pres. McKinley, Richard Wallace, Florence Vaughan, ^,.-_ .,__., . n. Mi • 100. Heavy stock, FICUS ElasUca (Rubber Flam 7-in. pots. 75c. each. NEPHROLEPIS Whitmani. SMALL PLANTS: Marigolds, benas. Phlox, Dwarf Lobelia and S3.00 per 100. Cash with order,'' please. Second and Bristol Sts, and Rising Sun Ave. it where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange Philadelphia, Pa. Our illustration is tliat of a window decoration m the flower shop of A O Stein, of San Francisco The lifelike figure depicted (a window model), dressed m a gown made en/tirely of California wild flowers, is the work of Ohas. N. Clark, who is also connected with the concern. General Trade Notes Hutchinson, Kansas. — C. W. Ander- son, formerly superintendent of the Underwood greenhouses on Eleventh st. West, has moved his family to Canon City, Colo, where he will engage in the greenhouse business. Chattanooga, Tenn. — ^An application tor a charter of incorporation was filed on May 2 by the Chattanooga Floral Co. The capital stock is placed at $5000. The incorporators are as follows : J. L. Lind- say, C. W. Duffey, Carl Burk, J. R. Huff and F. Giddings. Ashtabiila, Ohio. — In a six minutes' deluge of rain and hail on IMay 4, the Ashtabula greenhouses suffered $1000 damages. Growing vegetables throughout the city were stripped. A number of chickens in pens were killed. The hail was so thick that street cars were stalled. Biemingham, Ala. — A unique floral design which, in its entirety was a re- plica of the Jeflierson County Savings Bank building, was prepared by Emanuel N. A. Doetsch, manager of the cut flower department of the McVay Seed Co., and was displayed in the lobby of the bank at the formal opening on May 2. The design was 14ft. high and 4%ft. wide tions, and the base work and windows of other different flowers. At a recent meeting of the Birmingham Horticultural Society, Hugh Seals, the well known florist of that city, made an interesting talk on "Plants for Window Boxes." A. J. Koneig supplemented Mr. Seals' remarks with a tew suggestions as to the arrangement of plants that are the best adapted to either sunny or shady locations. W. H. Kessler, the well known landscape gardener, who is in the city at present, also gave a short talk on flow- ers and suggested a list of evergreens best adapted for boxes. Champaign, III. — D. H. Harrison of Ottawa, a graduate of the engineering department of the University, is trying to secure from the Chamber of Commerce a location for a giant greenhouse near this city, to be used exclusively for grow- ing Cucumbers He asks five acres of land near the city to be given him on con- sideration that he will erect thereon a $40,000 greenhouse. With such a green- house Mr Harrison estimates that a ton of Cucumbers can be produced daily during the growing season. He can get locations in other places in the State, but prefers Champaign. E. P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH, Sec.-Treaa. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS 611 and 613 BROADWAY, te.-ephone main^.s^ ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 1241 ■^####^^################### The Entire Cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties In Large Quantities and of Select Quality M. C. FORD 121 West 28tli St., New York City TELEPHONE, J870-3871 MADISON SQUARE in the Biehapge New York, May 12. — From Tuesday- last week, the date of our last mar- ■t letter, up to and through Thursday, jere was a very dull market; on Fri- .y also business was sluggish, except !ere was a call for white Carnations r Mother's Day, especially for the flU- g of out-of-town orders; these on that -y and on Saturday up till noon sold ' from $4 to $6 per 100, after The general still a plentiful shed t. $3 from 50c. supply of Cattleya orchids is Lrge, and as the demand for these e to the supply Is small, prices top grades have taken a further :. The finest blooms of C. Mossi® each, and the low ) $10 per 100. Gar- the demand here was little business transacted ther Saturday night or Sunday_ morn- g. On Monday, there was a fairly ac- ve market, but no marked advance prices; on Tuesday, today, the mar- it is again in a disappointingly slug- sh condition, the demand having fallen f and prices diminished. Special grade Am. Beauty Roses are illing in general today at from 8c. -to Ic. each; a few very choice selections •e realizing 25c. each, but these prices rge arriving Dly weaker. Top grade blooms of all le more largely grown standard varie- es of Roses are selling at 4c. each, ith occasional sales of choice selections I small numbers at 5c. and 6c. Mrs. aron "Ward, Chatenay and Mock, which :'e not greatly in evidence, are realiz- L,ilies which . $2 per 100 for qualit: blooms to compete with the out of door ning "Valley, which is begii obtained in small market is fully occasional $2.50 In bulbous flo" supplied with Callas; Daffodils, Nar cissus poeticus. Gladiolus, from Florida and some also from the local green- houses; Spanish Iris in quantity, and an abundance of Darwin Tulips, all of which are moving rather slowly at Iflo^; are in large supply. the continued cool weather e blooms are of excellent quality. The ality, however, does not seem to create ,y considerable demand for these, in ct the only way to do this seems to deterioration of quality; white and yellow Daisies, very fine indeed; out of door Lilac of excellent quality; a little Mignonette; Pansies galore; plenty of Stocks of excellent quality; and a large supply of Sweet Peas, both the Spencer good demand. Of the indoor stock Asparagus, both the Southern-grown and local supply, are moving very well; for the .' "■" " '' " 1" R expectations, and we hope those of the trade generally, were more than realized for Mothers' Day, and it is apparent that this is an annual institution that has come to stay. Continual effort must be made though to disabuse the public mind of the idea that White Carnations are the only appropriate flowers. Make a note for next year and boost the day. Decoration Day The same thing applies to this time honored occasion. We have many orders already booked and we shall need more stock of all kinds. Our prices and our methods of doing business suit the Best Growers of the Best Stock. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 325-5582-5583 Out-of-town orden carefully attended to. PMlaflelpUa, May 12.— The aftermath 'The supply of American Beauty Hoses is still very heavy, but not quite as much as in the past two weeks, and prices remain the same. All tea Roses are in heavy receipt, white a trifle less, but there are loads of pink. Mary- e best now for color; prices change over the past two plentiful; they are land Carnatior - moving well. For M brought 6c, Day, white the call was the present demand; "Valley is moving evenly; Lilies still remain uncalled for. Gladioli are steadily increasing but the demand is light. Outdoor Lilac has swamped the ma '" " " arriving fast and indifferent demand. All greens are in fair supply. Boston, May 12.— The business on Fri- day and Saturday of last week was ex- ceptionally good. There was a heavy supply of all kinds of flowers, but the principal demand was for white Carna- tions for which 5c. and 6c. each were asked, and colored kinds 4c. to 5c. On Saturday morning there was a slump in prices, and white Carnations sold for 3c and 4c.; there was an abundance of all kinds of Carnations. Roses were in good demand, but the prices did not soar as they ( $1., per 100. Gardeni although per 100. The were in heavy supply and toward Saturday evening, cost was only ?2 to $4 es for this week are much last week on Carnations, apply Lipply of orchids. $3 but demand and there is a good call for 1 stemmed Spencers. Bulbous stock, such as Tulips Narcissi, is still plentiful and moi slowly. Snapdragon is abundant an ''The supply of Lilies is decreasing, prices if anything are advancing. being offered Spanish Irises and Gladiolus Blushing Bride are favorites, and are bought quH^kly. lot of miscellaneous flow- =h as Roman if of good qual- 'ery wholesaler in this market reported splendid trade for the past week. The demand for stock for Mother's Day far y demand there has been for iring any of this day be- e.xceeded this particular the preceding years si came established. The clean-up of all stock, sold for good prices. last few days of the l uiied in full. Two weeks ago this market was over- loaded with stock of all kinds. The crop of nearly everything was in abundant supply, and the demand was hardly up to the average for that season. These conditions changed last week; the de- mand showed a wonderful increase, and the supply grew disappointingly less. How much more business could be done if there was stock to do it with, would be difficult to imagine. All the houses took the best care of their steady cus- tomers and served them in the best pos- sible manner; it was the occasional buyers that look to this market on occa- sions when stock is not obtainable else- where that suffered most. The present week starts oft under practically the same conditions. Mon- day was wet and cloudy, and not much stock came in to replenish the market Saturday and Sunday. For this reason it opened with only a limited amount of stock and prices are still high for this season. The weather conditions may change this at any time, but the gen- eral impression is that stock will not be as plentiful for few weeks, were in good d sold at a normal price for Beauty .Id at The pri ppiy of the Roses ucn for Mother's Day. considered to be fully The particu- 53 WEST 28th ST. JOHN VOUNG NEW YORK WHOUBSXUB WHOUBSAUB m Madison sq. Catf leyos : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley t Carnations : Roses Including all the Novelties antf Leading Standard Varieties 1242 The Florists' Exchange mmmm 34W.2a»ST. NEW YORK Prize-WinningSpencer SWEET PEAS Killarney and Radiance ROSES LILYoftheVALLEY,FANCYCARNATIONS Snapdragon, Lupines, Bulbous Stock and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WILLIAM P. rORD Wholesale Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange SPANISH IRIS and DOUBLE STOCKS of quality in quantity Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone: Madison Sq, iS^SStO 11 help all aronnd If yon mentloB the Exchange Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years* Experience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square. 1912. Give credit wberecredlt Isdoe— Montlon Ezcbange Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 130 West 2Sth St. GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. rs at Wholesale WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street «36 JlilS„°"s\uare NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Carnations, Peonies, Iris, And a general line of Summer Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere WrltP them yon reafl thTB adrt. In the Exchapge Cut Plumosus Sprays $4.00 per dozen bunches 25 fronds to the bunch HENRY V.SHAW, Grower. Rc(lllook,N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw it la the Exchange scarcity of Carnations t growers reaped a profit past week varied, Carnation growing friends. ■ '.es of Roses the scale ast few days of the according to stock. 'ESS'2l ally in White fortunate, 1 There was could fill all stly in demand, lipply. This seems un- is nevertheless true. had for Car- nations. No one booked orders for this supply should be. Even the advance orders were not Hlled completely, and those ordering at the end of the week were unable to get any consideration at all. The general price of Carnations the past week was from $5 to $6 per 100. Some extra fancy were sold for $8 per 100. Then there were some of that asked $10 per 100 for special whites, but ■ ■ price it is record. On Mon- day, "the Carnation situation showed no improvement — stock narket on which the i past week. 1 . than the long ( The price vari bite. Good ..50 per 100. le supply V. will make itself felt. Those that havi been coming in are only of mediun grade, and sell at for from 60c. to 75c PS^doz. ^ ^^ ^^ ,__^ __, supply of orchids. Mossia^, which New York , : Madison Square M26-4637 I "Bacterlosis" in Carnations Will you inform me, please, what ia the befit treatment for bacterlosis in Carnations? Can it be held in check? I understand it is a physiological disease due to some check in the growth of the plant. I might mention that my plants had an attack of red spider, but n severe one and they seem vigorous enough. The leaves are marked with elongated, yellow, sunken spots, and when these are faint can be seen very clearly by hold- ing the leaf up to the light. — H. A ~ Maine. The disease is caused by parasitic bac- teria entering the plant from the . ' The germ associated with the disease be separated and can be artificially in- jected into previously healthy plants. Of course, as in all plant life, if the stock ,can be kept vigorous there should be no fear of attack from disease of any kind. Obviously, diseased leaves are result of improper conditions, and one of these improper conditions is wetness The leaves should be kept dry. More- over, they should be supported by proper nourishment and by a buoyant, cool at- mosphere. Be careful to ventilate the house whenever that is possible. It the occurrence of a protracted spell of damp, cloudy weather especially when we cannot ventilate properly, coupled with perhaps some little irregularity in the watering, that gives rise in the first place to this and similar troubles. Another fertile source of infection, or a cause which produces the conditio that lays a Carnation open to disease, an attack by aphides (green fly). These or red spider will speedily lower the vitality of a batch of plants. The pests are not always easily seen and do the mischief right in the growing point of the plants — the most susceptible part — ere they are discovered. As a preventive we can only suggest good cultivation with especial regard the above mentioned points. This disease was first described in Bulletin of the Purdue University Exper. S in March, 1896. French Potato Crop Figures just made public by the French Department of Agriculture show a fall- ing off in the 1913 Potato crop of France of 34.884.268 pounds as compared with the yield of 1912. The total crop for 1913 is placed at 295,669,098 pounds and in 1912 at 330.553.366 pounds. There were 418.686 acres devoted to this crop in one district and 3,748.5.56 a throughout France. An examination of the agricultural department's statis . _ shows that the Potato acreage of France is on the decline. TELEPHONES— MadUon Squara 167 and 4468 ESTABLISHED 1887 J. K. ALLEN, I06 -WHST 38th ST,, NBW YORK BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers 1 Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU «T« cTwllt wbere ertdlt to dnei— Hentlon Bxdunse The Florists' Exchange 1243 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telepliones: 1293-4 Main Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. Give ua a trial. CutFlower Exchange sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL. Jr.. Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists S5-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT nOW[R EXCHANGE flOOR, COOGAN BLDG. Open AI IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square D. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson. Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square Consignmenta of choice flowers aoUclted William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Td.459IMain BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist newest 28th Street, New Yorl« City Telephone, 2315 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them yoo read thla advt. In tbe Bxchapge WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 6946 MADISON SQUARE ICntnal Reciprocity — Saw It In the ffixcDange nraw -OR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ "«i°«UiroF VALLEY *^«o-N^n.AND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. ;.VSrD°5S 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schen ck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesalo Floplsfa 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 104 West 28tti St., NEW YORK Horace £. Froment, WHOLESALE ^^^m^-FLORIST 57 West 28th Street, NENA/ YORK Telephones: 2200 and 2201 MADISON SQUARE -MPTitinp Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, May 12, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Tuesday ROSES— 8.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 12.00 5.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 .50 to 4.00 IsOte 5!oo sioOto 4!oo .60 to 6.00 looS sloo .16 to .35 .10 to .26 CARNATIONS— .50 to .75 .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .75 to 1.00 1.50 »■ 2.00 1:50 M 2:0c 1.50 to 2.00 :S0to ZM .35 to .50 ^ ' r White " S^i::;:::::::::;::: ^""''- lUwandVar-.;:: ^l'S'Zl?^Zy Nr:r Lv-wandvar.... Forfiet-Me-Not, per bunch My Maryland Udy"HiIIWdon -■ Bride & Maid, Special 8!^^i^!;:^;Sn^-.v;:;;;:;:::::: {?.acf?^^^ner ""^ _^:20 to '.ii i.OOto 2.00 :io» :25 to £s^b--fc:;;i;;ii;;i: "RSri^'!^-''.""'."';::::::::;;::::: Mignonette, per dor.;.::::::::::; %l?S^^Z%^ot:'^ * Hyb~d?m^and C^^Aim: ! ! ! ! ! ! Asparagus Plumosus, bunches ■■.26S--.60 .10 to .20 iw^t'peSi, o,5£ar^"pi doz.bniih TuUpIperdtr^^'''"':"^'""!^' .15 to .,50 50 to 1 00 DaSod'ns per dor .06 to .25 to Fea-p^^ioio:::::::;::::::::::: Galai, green and bronze, per 1000.. . .26to i.50 !60 w '.it ^•;!"4irgre','priniessofWaJes.::: Single, Gov. Herrlck All the new and standard HIC/OELO Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, Beclproclty — Saw It In the Exchange P.J.SMITH -THE HOME OF THE LILY- Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., MEW YORK Teiephooes{i«^}Madi^ns«ua«:,Cut -Flowers at Wholesaic George C.Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnations I Eiehajge WalterR.SiebrechtCo.inc WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 114 West 28th Street, New York I 'PHONE 1245 MADISON SQUARE I Facilities for the Handling of yout Stock 1 UNSURPASSED Write rhem yog rpad tlilB advt. In the Exchange B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York VI O I- F T ^ CARNATIONS I yj Ij E^ 1 a AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Reelproelty — Saw It In the Ezcbapge Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28tli St., NEV^ YORK Give credit where credit is dne— Mention Exchange Louis M.Noe LouisA.Noe Wholesale Commission Florists MATHEW SAMPSON, Jr., Manager Telephone, 756 Madison Square American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Write them yon read this advt. In the Eichanje Single and Double Violets A SPECIALTY CLARENCE SLINN, Wholesale Florist 103 W. 28tli St., N. Y. City. Phone 6973 Mad. Sq. Reclproelty — Saw It In the Bxcbauge New York City The sales of flowers for Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, was confined largely to white Carnations, and the demand for tliese was not so lai-ge but that they could be bought for very reasonable prices. The demand for Carnations of other colors showed no partieulair increase, and the prices for these therefore remained normal. There was some demand also for white Roses, hut not such as to in- crease prices. The next day which natu- rally will call for an increased use of flowers w.ill be Saturday. May 30th, Memorial Day. The question now being asked in this connection is. will there be, in view of the fact that the season is late and cold, any Peonies i'li the mar- ket for use on that day? If not. the demand for indoor stock will naturally he larger than usual. 'Since the new lease for five years of the third floor of the Coogan Bldg., at .=>.=) :\V. 26th St., has been confirmed by The Cut Flower Exchange (the lessee) the lessor has begun a thorough renova- 1244 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Write them yon read thl. advt. In th« Ercb»iige PITTSBURfin CIT fLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. OlTecredltt tion of tiis floor, and when it is finislied it is expected that tliis wilil be one o£ the best equipped and most attractive floors in the building. There certainly is room for an improvement, especially m the matter of lighting. , ^, , • Julius Eoehrs of Rutherford, N. J., jt is reported, will start on his European trip early in June. E. J. Van iieyper, who has been sut- fering for several weeks from rheuma- tism in the feet, has sufficiently recov- ered, so that he is asain seen as usual at the Growers' Cut Flower Co., 129 W. "^The^ ' haadsome illustrated Mother's Day placards which were seen in the several wholesale and retail stores of this city were furnished, dt is said, by TraendJy & iSchenck, of 131 W. 28th st. This is both a generous and proper busi- ness stroke in the line of pubUcity. The extensive alterations which have heen going on. at 112 W. 2Sth St. ^are nearly completed, and the store at that number wiH soon be occupied by Herman Weiss, recently at 103 W. 28th st. The finest and choicest Pansy plants (flats of separate colors) noted any- where this season are seen this week at TlJe Glowers- Cut Flower iCo., 129 W. Rieded & Meyer, 34 W. 28th St., this "^J 'h. Small & Sons, 1153 Broadway, were very busy on Thursday of last week, executing large orders calUng for the use of the choicer flowers. There is noted at the store of Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 28th St., some fine Oatt- leya Mossias from the veteran orchid grower, John Jones of Convent Sta., N. J. A spray of six blooms of this variety of Cattleya, one flower on this spray being doiible, attracted much atten- tion recently. There is also noted at this store some of the best purple Lilac which is coming into the market. F. A. Abrams of Blue Point, L. I., has given orders to the Lord & Burnham Co , for the erection of a new greenhouse to be 65ft. X 400ft.; the work on this greenhouse has already begun. Some of the handsomest boughs of flowering shrubs seen this season were noted recently at John Young's, 53 W. 2Sth St. ; the double flowering Pyrus was especially beautiful. The regular monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club, was held at its quarters on Monday of this week. A full report of this meeting will be found else- where in the columns of this issue. Lawrence W. Kervan, of the Kervan Co., who, with Mrs. Kervan, has been spending several months at their Winter home in Florida, is expected to return to this city next week. Jos. Vocke, representing Wm. H. Sie- hrecht on The Cut Flower Exchange floor of the Coogan Bldg., and P. F. Ixessler, are both now on jury duty. H. Greenhagen of Secaneus, N. J., has again taken a stand at The Cut Flower Exchange, 55 W. 26th st. Guttman & Eaynor, Inc., wholesale florists of 102 W. 28th St., are receiving some fine blooms of the Centaurea im- perialis. It is reported that L. Mulinos, who has been running three retail florists' stores in this city, has closed his store on Broadway, near 92d st. It was reported in last week's issue that Robert Pressfreund had closed his store at 3494 Broadway. The name , should have been Mrs. B. Pressfreund, mother of Robert Pressfreund, under ROSES=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively fines* in New England HLFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Providence Boston ,,,,,„^ ^^^ vabtptipq Detroit Cincinnati Milwaukee May 11, 1914 May 12. 1914 NAMES AND VARIETIES j^^y jg^ ^gj^ j^^^ jg^ 1914 ^^y q ^q^^ Killarney ijueen Lady Hillingdon Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer. My Maryla ' Prince deBi Forget-Me-Nots Galas Leaves Gardenias, per doz. . Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas. per doz. . " Cypripediums Pansles, per bunch. 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 BOSTON MASS. H WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bichange uties, Hadley Bossell, EUlamey abnrsts, Tafts, Cardinals, Wards. Oholoe Carnations, Valley, CatUeyas, Vio- lets. Stnihirpiitu. Wtimlbtvioii New England Florist Supply Co, SPHAGNUM MOSS, - 12 bbl. bale $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, T.>l.>»l.nnoo • For« Hill, 3469 Telephones: Main. 4789 w Write tfaem ^ - BOSTON. MASS. Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. drt. Id the Bxchange JUST RECEIVED-NEW IMPORTATION OF Cattleyas and Dendrobiums PRICES ON APPLICATION Few more GARDENIA PLANTS from 2K-in. pots at $8.00 & $10.00 per 100 F. J. DOLANSKY, LYNN, MASS Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone. Fort HUl 1083-25017-25552 HOLTON & HUNM CO. Wholssale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS Fbona— Main 874. P. O. Boi— 101 te them too read tbla advt. In the Ezchangp THE McGALLUM GO. MANUFACTURERS and IMPORTERS o' FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Pittsburgh, Pa. -:- Cleveland, Ohio whose name the business has been con- ducted for the past year or two. Recent callers in this city were J. Berger, of Berger Bros., and A. M. Canup- bell of Philadelphda, Pa, Suit Over Carnation— Quality Alleged Defective At Riverhead, (L. I.) N. Y., May 8, Frcemont Abrams, florist of Blue Point, was given a verdict of $400 as the re- sult of his suit against Chas. H. Totty of Madison, N. J., the trial being in the Supreme Court at Riverhead, before Justice Blackmar and a jury. Mr. Abrams sued to recover $500 for the sale of 5000 Carnation cuttings of the variety Salmon Beauty, which was awarded .a certificate of merit at the American Car- nation Society's meeting and exhibition in Detroit, Jan., 1912. The variety was advertised largely as the "Salmon sport of Enchantress" in the FaU and Winter of 1912. Mr Totty set up a counter suit for $5000, asserting that the plants were diseased and that handling them had in- jured his reputation. ( Boston [ I Wholesale and RetaU Florists \ ■White Carnations 'Wanted Mother's Day has gone into his- tory. Each year sees a larger amount of business done. This increase comes with- out an effort. What would be the extent of the business if everyone put his shoulder to the wheel and tried to ad- vertise this day in some way? Be it said to their credit, there are few retail florists in this city who advertise liberally in the daily newspapers, while there are others who never even put a card in their window to remind the public that there is such an event as Mother's Day. We are willing to predict that this could be made one of the largest business days of the year if properly handled. . There was an unusually large quantity of flowers sold but the heaviest demand was for white Carnations. Good flowers sold well, but there were many flowers cut too soon, and with the warm weather the white varieties showed the effects. Prices advanced steadily on Friday, but took a slump on Saturday, and there was a big surplus of flowers on Saturday night. All the wholesale houses and markets kept open until a late hour. A. Leuthy, Roslindale, has just re- ceived from Ghent, Belgium, a large ship- ment of goods this week. There were 42 cases of palms, most of them being Kentias of large size. There were also larger shipments of Aralia Sieboldii and Aspidistra. Another large shipment from the same source is due this week. Mr. Leuthy grows 150,000 bedding plants of all kinds. , , Andrew Christensen, Stoneham, had a heavy cut of white Carnation. He con- siders White Enchantress to be superior to any other white and it grows most satisfactorily. He also likes White Won- der and it does well. He says the busi- ness done during Friday and Saturday was the largest he can recollect. Wm. J. Thurston, the genial and popu- lar manager of the Boston Flower Exc., is wearing a broad smile this week. On Monday. Mav 4, there arrived at his home a bouncing boy. Mr. Thurston was married last Summer. The mother and baby are doing well. The salesmen at The Florist's Exchange 1245 forWeddingsand Commencements RECOMMEND TO YOUR CUSTOMERS X Beauties and Roses S H^ |HE quality of our Beauties is all that can be expected at this season of the year. The flowers are of a good size and color. When it comes to Beauties, we can surely please you, as we are the largest dealers in Beauties in this market In pink, white and yellow Roses, we offer you splendid values in all grades. We have a good supply of the better flowers, suitable for Commencement exercises, which we offer you at very attractive prices. The supply of KILLARNEY BRILLIANT is quite ample ; plenty to ffl all orders. ROSE PLANTS-Own Root WHITE AND PINK KILLARNEY, 3-inch pots, S70.00 per 1000. MARYLAND, 3-inch pots, $75.00 per 1000. BEAUTIES, 2J^-inch pots, $75.00 per 1000. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. Grafted and own root plants. ^nV Write us for prices. W The Leo Niessen Co.S ^N.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred ualeos otherwise noted 6.00 to 7.50 2.00 to 3.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses — A. Beauty, fancy — spl. Extra No.l No.2 No.3 Bride and Bridesmaid Killarney White Killarney KiUarney Queen Lady HiUingdon Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince dc Bulgarie(Mra.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney BriUiant Adlantum, ■ Antlrrhinui ^ Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches " Sprengeri, bunches Callas (per doz.) Carnations, Inf. grades, all cot. rwhiTe Standard J Pink Varieties ] Red L Yellow and var . . • Fancy rWhite (•The Mgh-J Pink est grades of T Red stan'd vars.) ^ YeUow and var . . DaSodlls Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Galax Leaves Gardenias (per doz.) Hyacinths Lilac (per bunch) Llllum Longlflorum Lily of theVaUey Milgnonette.per doi..ordinary per doz., fancy... Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas. per doz. . Cypripediums Pansles (per bunch). Smllax (per doz. strings) Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double 35.00 to 50.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 6.00 1.50 to 2.00 the Boston Flower Exc. did not let this occurrence pass without showing their appreciation of the kind and obliging manager of the market. They presented him with a handsome baby carriage. C. Johnson, Woburn, who bought Arthur Griffin's place, built a greenhouse 200£t. long by 42ft. wide, and is now com- pleting another one 250ft. long by 42ft. wide. His principal crop will be Car- nations, but at the present time the houses are to be devoted to Tomatoes. DAGGER FERNS FOR MEMORIAL DAY, nearby Dagger Ferns, not inferior stock that I i being offered in such quan- tities, but Targe, elegant, well se- lected fronds, put up in uniform packages, ready about May 20th. $2 50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots CATTLEYAS.M.OOperdoz. GARDENIAS Doz. 100 Special $3.00 $20.00 Fancy 2.00 12.50 VALLEY Special $4.00 per 100 Headquarters for Greens Green Lump Moss, per bag, $1 50 Sphagnum Moss, (burlapped), 10 bbl Dale, »4 < per bale. $3 50. ~ EVfRYTHINfi IN RIBBONS ■strings, 50c Asparaftus Sprengeri, per bunch, 25c.-35c. Wild Smilax, per case S6.00. WUd Nuimefi, per 100 sprays. $3.00. Mahonla, bronze and green, $1,60 per 100: $12 50 per 1000. Boxwood Spmys, per 50 lb. case, $8.00; 3 cist lots per case, $7.50. Laurel Branches, per 100 lbs., $6.00. Laurel Roping, per 100 yards, $6.00. t Oak Foliage, per 100. $2.00; per 1000, $15 00 Mexican Ivy, p^r 1000. $7.50. Natural ( yeas, J6-40 inch, $2.00 per pair. Leucoth( o, (T"teD and bronze, per 100. $1.00; per 1000. $10 00. Dagger Ferns, best quality; long, perfect fronds per 1000. $3.00. incy Ferns, pt r 1000, $4.00. Galax, grc(.n and bronze, per 1000, $1.50; per 10,000. $7 50 Green Sheet Moss, per bag, $3.50. Fadeless Green Sheet Moss, per bag, $3.50. 00. 5 b.ile lots, per bale. $3.75; 10 bale Iot>. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA ADELPHiA. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Washington, 1216 H. St., N. W. York, 117 West 28th St. .... - ^ . - ALTiMOBE, Franklin and St. Paul S Write them yon i i adTt. in the Exchange Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^ J;;,,^ 1225 Race St., PHIIADEIPHIA, PA. Kamiama & Serada, the Japanese flo- rists of Stoneham, are going to give up the greenhouses in Stoneham and con- template moving to Wellesley. The Willow Hill Greenhouses are send- ing to market a nice lot of well grown Pelargonium planits These are neat, nicely flowered, and sell well. Callas are largely grown at this establishment dur- ing the Winter months and are a profit- able crop. Yellow Daisies and Snap- dragons are crops which are coming along for Memorial Day. The Henry M Robinson Co. had an unprecedentedly busy week. It shipped immense quantities of white Carnations to all parts of New England. We noted a superb lot of high grade American Beauty Roses on a recent visit in the florists' supply department. H. D. Howard, Quincy, is one of the largest shippers of Pansies at the present time. He is sending 10,000 Pansy flow- ers to market daily. The seed stores are congested with purchasers.. Never before, probably, was there such heavy counter trade. This has come about on account of the uncon- genial weather during the early part of Spring. Penn the Florist had an attractive ad. in the city newspapers for Mother's Day. On Friday and Saturday the business done at this establishment was excep- ticnally large. A. A. Pembroke of Beverley is send- ing in a superb lot of Wheeler's Silver- ■ ~ " ' ■ ' 'aows excellent lot of stocks coming along. The next meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club will be on May 19. F. W. Rane, State Forester of Massachusetts, will give a stereopticon lecture on "Forestry." The Boston Cut Flower Co. on Brom- vhich field St. did considerable advertising for Mother's Day and the company had all the business it could attend to. Mr. Rosenthal is well pleased with the amount of business transacted. T. J. Dolansky, Lynn, is sending to the Boston Flower Exc. a heavy supply of extra nice Cattleya gigas flowers. He had a fine cut of remarkably well grown Gardenias for Mother's Day, which had a quick sale. The new England Florists' Supply Co. at 276 Devonshire st. report excellent business. W. H. Vose of Hyde Park has a fine crop of Gladiolus Blushing Bride and a heavy cut of yellow Marguerites. Paul B. Richwagon, of Needham, has a handsome lot of his own pink Snap- dragon. This is a nice thing when well grown and the color is very pleasing. The Boston Rose Co. at the Boston Flower Exc. has contracted with P. M. Pierson of Scarborough, N. Y., for the entire distribution of his American Beauty Roses in the New England States. The company is now receiving excellent flowers of this Rose from Mr. Pierson, also superb Russell and Hadley Roses from the Montgomery Co. B. A. Snyder & Co. report that they are doing an excellent shipping business. Sam Goddard, Framingham. is send- ing to market very fine Pink Delight, Beacon Gloriosa and Helen Goddard Gar- nations. His Carnajtions are noticeable on account of their good color, size, and freshness. John W Foot, Reading, is fortunate in having a good crop of Carnations at this time. Last week he shipped 10,000 flowers. Lewis Small of Tewksbury, is the larg- est grower of Bachelor's Buttons in the vicinity and has a fine crop now. He has a big supply of Stocks coming along for Memorial Day. John Comley of Bedford has a fine lot of Sweet Peas which have long stiff stems. John McFarland, who specializes in Gardenias has a handsome crop now, and has an excellent supply of Lily of the Valley. Patrick Welch, vice-president of the S. A. F. and chairman of the executive board, called a meetinir of all committees for Friday evening. May 1-5, at 7.30 ■ 1246 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. j Send us Vour Orders for Dernrery In the Nortt- j Hert Which Will Have Our Best Attentien L. l MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn, i FLORISTS Pleaae mention the Eschanga t E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. will help all aronnd If yog mention the Bidiange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS 72-74 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Greenhouses: MORTON GROVE, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bxcbange ^'The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Please mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE ao Bast Randolph Street CHICAGO WIU help all aronnd if yoo meptlop the Biclimge p.m., at Horticultural Hall, to instruct the various committees in their work in connection with the S. A. F. convention. McAlpine & McDonald, wholesale flo- rists at 256 Devonshire St., declare that the business done on Friday and Satur- day of last week was larger than at Easter. Wm. Plumb, supt. of the Floricultural Dept. of the Panama-Pacific E.^position, was in the city last week securing ex- hibits of plants for the exposition. The Boston Retail Florists' Club had a meeting and dinner at Hotel Bellevue on Tuesday May 5. President Thomas F. Galvin, Jr., was in the chair and 35 members wei'e present. A discussion followed the dinner, on the use of flowers for Memorial Day. John K. M. L. Farquhar has been busy lecturing during the past week. On the evening of May 7 he gave a stereopticon lecture to the Albany Florists' Club, and on Friday evening. May S, another lec- ture at Greenwich, R. I., both on garden- ing topics. Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., at 122 Chan that grass seed business this amount of business done in flower and vegetable seed.s has exceeded expectations. R. C, i Philadelphia { Wholesale and Retail Florists | Day, Mothe tion problem, broughi shot from several of anent the high prices, ihite Carna- h some hot newspapers charged the being' responsible. For these articles the information was supplied by a retaiiler: the facts and figures given were correct, and the methods of tlie cut flower Ijusi- ness fully explained. Mother's Day boosted flower sales to an appreciable extent. The supply of white Carnations was, of course, wholly inadequate to the demand ; white Roses and light Enchantress Carnation-s were ■ "■ '" prices Car Oc. Chicago Carnation Company - — A. T. PYFER. Manager — 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO. ILL Give credit where credit 1b dne — Meptlon Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, May 12, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. t„.onl i2:incl:iS::::::::::::: :: ....to 3.00J '.'.'.'. to ilso ■4.00 w sioo 12- to IS-rnch stems " White and Pink Kliiarney. 6.00 to S.OO Mrs. Clias. Russell, special '°^ZZV£ Riciimond; special'. ■.:.■::.■.■.:::::;: ^i;in::::::::::::::::;;;:;::- •4.00 S IZ 8.00 to 10.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 ••■••f ■■'•■•■ CARNATIONS- Varieties.) I B Asparagus, bunch. ., " Sprenger GaW Lea^^s.;.-.;.;.- ...per 1000 Gardenias Jonquils'.::::::::::::. Leucothoe Sprays ■:,,u:^^ ' 26 Lilium LonsUflorum . Mexican Ivy Orchids— Cattleyns Peonies:.;::::;:;;::: ...pcrdoz. .50 smiian. .:::;;;;;;;;;; ■;::::;::::: iSX'^^r,;,''u",5s^:: :::::::::• .50 Trailing Arbutus .... ;; 'per bunch ■i;n6 .15 AH the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 50 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw 1 FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, ETC. Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers Winterson's Seed Store 166 North Wabash Ave. Chicago LILIES OF THE VALLEY FOR JUNE WEDDINGS BRUNS' CELEBRATED CHICAGO MARKET THE HEST LIKED VALLEY IN AMERICA (COLD SilORAGf) $ 1 8.00 per 1000 $9.SO per SOO $5.00 per 250 FLOillSTS' MONEY-MAKER S16.0O per 1000 $9.00 per 500 $2.00 per 100 H. N. BRUNS. 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago i due — Mention Escbajge extra selected stock at lOc, with the retail prices from 10c. to 20e. Colored Carnations hung fire at a sliglit increase in price. Josepli G. Neidiager sails for Europe on Saturday, the HUh. on the S. S. George Washington, and suppl lonths He M-rs. Xe villi panlL- S. S. Skidelskv & Co. have removed lo 1004 Betz bldg.. where they have secured larger and better quarters for their stead- ily increasing business needs. This is in the same building as the one in n'hich thev had their former ofiiees. Godfrey Asnhmann Inst week received by the steanier JIpn,.nnnee. ,T Ulrge It.- portation of Araucarias from Belgium. They stood the journey well, and now occupy several of tlie houses at 1012 Ontario st. Mr. Aschmann is siiending several days in southern Jersey this week. His greenhouses are packed to the limit with Spring bedding plants, every available corner and cranny being utilized, for space is always at a pre- mium. A house of Begonias of the Vernon and Latminosa type are showing up splendidly; also Salvias and Ge- raniums, while the supply of Moonvines, says Sir. Aschmann, is scarcely adequate to the demand. A large shipment of jjalms was recently received here from nbrood. nmon? which were some excep- tionally fine Kentias. A. L. RANDALL CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies Reciprocity— Saw I H. G. 6ERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Magnolia Leaves $1.35 per box tvt. in the Exchange WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWER! All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Please mention the Exchange when writing. Ferns for Dishes $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000, each. BOSTON. Extra strong. 6-in., each 60c. WHITM ANI . Eitra strong, 6-in..,each 60c . Ernest Oechslin/mvErFORtsTiLL: ■ Reciprocity — Saw It In Chr of tht of pla frequently found in greenjhouse* today, such as 'Clematis, lemon Verbenas, Ice- p)Iants and tlae like. Mr. Eisele special- izes in this line in which he has an established trade througliout tlie country. Samuel V. Smith is busy with Spriiu work, and in the plant line he has a full assortment of everything seasonable. lit- also finds goldfish profitable. Mrs. John H. Glaus, the popular Gi-r- mantown ave. florist, reports one of tht- best seasons she has ever had. Wliil-' over in Europe last year Mrs. Claus se- cured a very artistic collection of vasc» and other flower accessories. At the William K. Han-is's place all hands are busy planting Ghrysantlu- m.ums. Seven houses will be grown f-.r cut flowers; at present pot Roses cdii stitnte the principal orop, and they ari- in the best of shape. Charles Meeky is to tlie fore with a fine lot of Begonias and Fuchsias, besidps a general collection of otTier well grown Jacob Becker's store makes a hand- some appearance and is continually filled »-ith a splendid coUeotion of [plants. The .greenhouses are crowded with it fompreliensiye line of all seasonable plants. Pcnnock Bros, showed some very fine specimens of yellow Calceolarias in their windows this week. These, together with Forgetmenots, made a beautiful combi- John H. Giles, Beading, Pa. ; and J. Earle Barnard of Kennett sq., were recent visitors calling upon tlie trade. Owing to the death of A. Zur Nieden. the florists' business conducted at 40SS Lancaster ave., Philadelphia. Pa., in the above name will he discontinued. Altoona, Pa. Mother's Day has become an import- ant event in our trade for the sale of all colors of Carnations, as well as Lilies and Spirseas in pots. Trade was all we could wish. Eugene Myers, manager for Myers Bros., has gone to the Hahnemann Ho.s- pital, Philadelphia, to be operated on for a growth upon the breast bone ; his father, A. S. Myers, is slowly recover- ing after a year of breakdown. Wichita, Kans. — Joseph completed work on a greenho Rosenthal ave., the estimate which is given at $2000. ay le, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1247 s POT UUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS Write for Catalogue and Discount* HEWS & CO LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y.. Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE, MASS. EstablJshed 1765 POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS A. H Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS ^nsa^ RED POTS ^ That you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates — isn't that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous " MOSS AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. Qen'I Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New Vorl< Office and Sample Room— 23 WEST 23rd STREET ■■edit is due-^ j£e CHICAGO and the WEST Wholesale and Retail Florists ■ — — — — X J. E. Parker, of the A. L. Randall Co., scent address before the Kansas by Florists' Club, said that the growing flowers .will soon rank as one of the St important industries. A few years t flowers were for the very rich ; now iy are for all, and the'near future will d them a necessity in homes. The JMothers' Emergency League held annual sale of Carnations and other wers on Saturday at the hotels, thea- and elevated railroad stations. Many iety girls, particularly from the North had volunteered their services as wer venders. Owing to the great scar- y of flowers in this city the past week as with difficulty that sufficient flow- could be had for the occasion. In ne instances Cape flowers had to be ;d as a substitute. Two men were killed in Galesburg, the storm which swept that sec- n on May 5. Much damage to fruit and greenhouses was done by the ilstones. Harry C. Eowe has moved from his Qt store on the corner of Wabash and Washington st. and is now lo- 4 at 30 E. Randolph st. which is in Atlas block, and is now right in the t of the wholesale cut flower market is location will be used by Mr. Rowe y until Fall, when he will open a hand- tore on one of the ' arry M. Lubliner and Joseph Trinz, I well known local retail florists, have sed Orchestra Hall for moving picture rposes for the period from July 1 to tober 1 at a rental of .$5000 per month. Hiss Youngs, of the Shedowa Garden Long Island, N. Y., will lecture at ilden. Lake Forest, June 9. on "Color the Garden." Members of the Illinois rden Club, North Shore Horticultural eiety, and the Lake Forest Municipal provement Society will be present on s occasion. The lecture will probably given on the lawn at the residence of rus W. MeCormick. SVeiland & Riseh are proud of the fact It they have the best yellow Daisy that ow coming into this market. They been cutting it all the Winter and low the stock is at its best. The ivers are very large, of a clear bright and are remarkably fine sellers. The John C. Moninger Co. .has opened New York office at Sol Marbridge Iding, corner of Broadway and Thirty- ;rth streets. This location was secured E. T. Kurowski, president of the com- ly, before sailing for Europe A. Ham- rstrom, who has had much experience the greenhouse construction business, charge. A special weekly price list of supplies is now sent out with the wholesale list of cut flowers by the Poehlmann Bros. Co. T. B. Waters states that it has been bringing splendid returns. The special for Memorial Day trade goes out this week, in which Oak wreaths and Mag- nolia wreaths are prominent features. These are the best sellers for Memorial Day from the fact that a few natural flowers inserted in them make a suitable grave decoration. Harry S. Garland has secured the con- tract for three new houses at Cairo, Mich., and states that the Garland Green- house Manufacturing Co. is now getting its share of the business. The condition of George M, Garland shows no improve- ment, and is confined to his home at Des TheWoodlawn Flower Sliop, of which W. L. and T. M. Sullivan are proprietore. states that the business has been good all through the Spring. The Easter trade was the best ever enjoyed, and the num- ber of orders booked for June weddings is of a satisfactory character. A full line of decorative plants is always carried in stock at the store, 871 E. 63d st. A number of the wholesale florists are now shipping stock in corrugated boxes, using heavy oil paper to prevent the water from soaking into the box. The great advance in the price of wooden boxes has brought about the use of corru- gated boxes, these being lighter and so in a great measure cuts down the express charges. A charge for each corrugated box according to size will be made as customary with the wooden boxes and charged as "packing and delivery.' boxes can be used by the florists shipping their stock, and any who Such vant the the by freight carefully knocked down and wrapped in bundles. All boxes returned in this way to the wholesale houses will be duly credited to their customers. Sam Seligman. representing Wert- heimer Bros, of New York, reached this city on Monday morning on his way back from a trip to Kansas City and St. Louis. He is now on his way to New York City and while in the East wdll rest for a week at Atlantic City, N. J., before starting on the road again. F. D. Claver proprietor of the Eavinia Nurseries, at Highland Park, has been disposing of a fine lot of ornamental stock for the past two weeks in Chicago. His large auto truck has been coming in twice each week making deliveries around the suburbs. Paul Klingsporn of the Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n. states that it was impossible to fill all orders last J^ PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT MADE IN STANDARD SIZES OF 3-INCH TO 6-INCH ^ ■ ^^ The only paper pot A Waterproof <»" ' receive aCeroficate of Me Paper Pot from the Soaety i Ask your se^sman or supply houBC. If they do not keep them, send your order direct. Samples furnished free. {m ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM SPECIAL NOTICE WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. POROUS POTS PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH WB PROMISE TO. AND DO, SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME ORDER DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. V^IVl^»-»V WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILUJIN POTTERY CO., 713-J9 Wharton Street, i tor it. STANDARD FLOWER POTS ES?r£ .$6.00 I of Standard Flower an be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate as follows: 10003-inch «5.00 I 210 SH-inch J3.78 8003H-inch 5.80 144 6-Inch 3.18 :.:5:25| |?glii^inch.-.:-.:-.::::::tl° i^or-inch 4.20 ... 6.00 I 3206-inch 4.51 I 60 8-inch 3.00 Our Specialty, Long Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS. Pottery. FORT EDWARD. N. Y. AUGUSTROLKER 18 SONS. 51 Barclay Street. New York City. AHenta 2000 IJi-incb. . 1600 2-bch. . . . 1600 2>i-inch. . t600 2}4-mch.. Syracuse Red Pots Prompt SeTTice Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSF, N. Y. Crosby Paper Pots Big money saver and better I way than clay pots PRICES ; F. O.B.Baltimore, of 5000 and up : 3-in. S1.65 per 1000; 2H-in. S1.50 per lOCO; 2-in. $1.35 per 1000. Prepaid by Parcel Post j East of Mississippi River: 3-in. 82.30 per 1000; 2H-in. S2.00 per 1000; 2-in. $1.70 per 1000. Pacific Coast and Canada: 3-i : 1000; 2H-i . Sl.S !.20 per , per 1 Philip Crosby & Son, ^.l^'^Z.^m. t In the Escha ^McffJ Red standard Pots PAPER POTS For GrowiDg For Shipping Sample, 1000, $1.50 FLETCHER & CO. Boston, Mass. Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. Hoop Jardiniens prevents the bottom tiom lotting. No chance for water to collect and rot the fioor. The American wooaen- ware IVIfg. Co. Toledo. Ohio. U. «:. A Tbiok of OS. Write us. Try us. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 213-223 Pearls t..NORRISTOWN. PA. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange advertisers, they ' 1248 The Florists' Exchange UQ»ID-"H|CO-F|jME" = PAPER THRIPS, . APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING— rUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO.. Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Write them yon read this advt. Id the Exdiange NIKOTEEN Ld aoH Strvnarth >t' APHIS PUNK I most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined, ; is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporiies the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 60 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION GuuanCMd under the Inaectldde Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULHCING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure.. Dcicritiivt Promotes rapid, steady growth. FM,rani Put Up in bags, 100 lbs. each. p . ^ Sold by A,„.c.>,:n. NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO- 273 Washington St., JERSEY CITY. N. J. PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground from the dung balls on the fleece ; there is some short wool in it. Sl.OO per 100 lbs.. S16.00 per ton. F. O. B, cars. Send postal for sample. LEAF-MOLD, two-bushel bags, 76 cents. J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter Hill), MASS. Reciprocity- FRIEDMAN'S BEST b.bags in 100 TOBACCO POWDER, Sclb.!* TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. i->^°° TOBACCO STEWS, 50c. ^^^bd^e Special Prices in Tons and Carloads Let. I I FRIfDMiN 285-289 Metropolitan Ave. J. J. iniiumnn, Brooklyn, n. \. t Bichange BIG BLOOMS and often. J2.00 per 100 lbs. Cash with order Hudson Carbon Co.,Ballston Spa.,?l.V. YOURS for the ASKING Opportunity in every issue of The Excnange week even at top market price. Tele- grams from Western cities frotQ firms witii whom they had never done business before came in Friday and Saturdaj when all stock was sold. Ernest Rober of Wilmette has rented the Nick Miller greenhouses at that place and will conduct both establish- ments in future. Mr. Eober has been making a specialty of pot grown plants for the wholesale trade and finds his business increasing to such an extent that more room is required. Ernest Oechsliu at River Forest has his greenhouses well filled with a desir- able assortment of bedding plants for Memorial Bay trade. Some Rambler Roses in many different varieties are looking well. In Boston and Whitmani ferns he has a splendid stock. The J. B. Deamud Co. received the first Double White Narcissus from the South during the past week. A. Dietsch of A. Dietsch Co., manu- facturers of greenhouse material, has re- turned to Chicago after spending some time in Florida. Wietor Bros, report the best trade it was possible to have last week, selling everything in cut flower stock they could cut in their greenhouses. The Carna- tion supply was short, but the cut of Roses was excellent, all of which sold out Saturday. Carnation planting in the fields has been completed by this house ; 75,000 have been put out. Chas. Erne of Erne & Klingel states that they had an extra good trade the past week in comparison with other sea- sons. He is of the opinion that the de- mand for flowers on Mother's Day had greatly increased and that all stock was scarcer than in previous years. The Pohlmann Bros. Co. has a good stock of fancy-leaved Caladiums and Tuberous Begonias that they are selling to the retail stores. Some good samples of this stock could be seen at the store of A. Lange, 25 E. Madison st. last week. Mrs. Hess and family, and Mr. Swo- boda of Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb., reached Chicago Monday night, on their way to New York, from which point they will sail for Germany, where they will spend a few months with relatives and friends. While in this city they were the guests of A. Lange. Frank Garland of Des Plaines has propagated a large lot of Bonnafl'on Chrysanthemums, and will grow this va- riety on a large scale for the coming He considers it a good paying variety and one of the very easiest of Harry B. Philpott came down from Winnipeg last week to assist his friends, Pyfer & Olsem, during their Spring rush at their new establishment at Wilmette. A large retail trade is done from these greenhouses all through the season, and at this time it is reported to be un- usually so. Mr. Philpott has taken off his coat and gone to work like a good fellow, waiting on the trade and in many other ways making himself useful. Felix Reiehling, at Peter Eeinberg's, states that all stock cleaned up well last week ; there was nothing left and more could have been sold especially in Car- nations if they had had them. The benching of young Roses at the green- houses is nearly completed and all Car- nations planted in the field. E. E. Pieser of Kennicott Bros. Co. states that he does not expect the full , crop of Peonies this season until about May 20. He states that there is 15 per cent, more acreage in Peonies this year than there has been in former years, and the stock will all be good. The local crop will, in his estimation, be in the best condition about June 5. The Trimble Greenhouse Co. at Princeton, III., suffered considerably from the hailstorm that visited that sec- tion the past week. Fortunately, the company was able to get suSicient glass and putty the next day from Dumke & Werstrum of Marseilles, who had a large stock on hand, in preparation for build- ing, to repair the damages. Walter Mott, representing Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., who has been making a canvass of the smaller towns in this section for the past two weeks, returned East on Sunday, expecting to make Pittsburgh his next stop. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia Pa., was in the city during the past week. Chattanooga, Tenn. — The Chatta- nooga Floral Co. has filed application for a charter of incorporation. The stock is placed at $5000. J L. Lindsay, C. W. Duify, Carl Burke. J: R. Huff and F. Giddings are the incorporators. Indianapolis, Ind. The Market j Mother's Day has gone on reco as a wonderfully satisfactory one. . is customary at holiday times, the ru was late in arriving and the retaile were kept on the anxious seat in rega to their stock. From Saturday noon u til late Sunday there was no cessatic and orders simply poured in for flowe: White Carnations, of course, were most demand, then red and pink, in t order named. Prices were even put '• to $1.50 per doz. retail, but better ju{ ment prevailed in many instances a $1 was all requested tor them. Ls Saturday evening and early Sunday Si a wild scramble for everything that w left in the flower line. It seems that great many were taken unawares, < spite the extensive advertising done a were not prepared as fully as the d demanded. Telephone calls into Chica on Friday and Saturday told the f; that the wholesale florists were clear up entirely in the Rose line early F day. This was also true of Carnatioi Prices were advanced to the level Easter in most instances, and there W( absolutely no Roses or Carnations to had on Saturday by those at a distan The local wholesale price for Cam tions was advanced to $5 and $6 per 1| Friday and Saturday; that of Roii TOm $3 to other stock was no need of raising the price to a extent. The sale of blooming plants 1 Mother's Day was most satisfactc and will certainly be worthy of efEp' next season. The Lesson of the Day The many telegrams and te phone calls received showed clearly tl the good work done by the trade pap< and members of the F. T. D. was bei rewarded. It seemed as if boys w telegrams were kept going in a conti: 0U3 way bearing out orders to differt parts of the country. There are ma lessons demonstrated by the Mothe- Day business of 1914, one of the mi ones being the great power of " rists' fraternity when applied in ticular direction ; also that adv the flower bus!ness is little differs from that of other lines of commerci ism. The new flower holiday worthy of the effort expended on it, demands greater attention from all are interested in its welfare hereafter. Notes The State Florists' Ass'n held May meeting at the house of Hai White of North Manchester, hospitality will long be remembered those who were fortunate enough to tend the meeting. The committee on filiation with the S. A. F. was continu the consensus of opinion being that filiation was altogether a desirable tl ' but the details too obscure at this for a decided vote. Tomlinson Hall Market reports t liveliest Mother's Day business in tory. More preparations were made ' year than last, and the results were proportion. A. Weigand & Son, Bertermann B Co., John Rieman, Henry Rieman, fred Brandt, the Pahud Floral Co., many others report favorably on the i come of Mother's Day, and say that is destined as one of the great days the year in the florists' calendar. Bertermann Bros Co. had some th< sand Tulips to dispose of for Mothe Day, which came in very nicely for t The Crown Hill Cemetery florists port a business, almost equal to that Memorial Day. last Saturday and i day. The occasion was an unusual and thousands of flowers made Cro- Hill Cemetery put on a beautiful appe: ance. I ~ Steubenville, 0. G. L. Huscroft reports that he coi not get half enough Carnation ' his orders for Mother's Day. He recen made a ca^et pall, using 9000 Violet Miss Jane McDonald, Steubenvill lady florist, is very much pleased_ the way her business has increased ii last year. At the time of your cor spondent's call she had just executed pieces of flowers for a local funeral. J. M The Florists' Exchange 1249 'hrips and Mealy Bug. $1.00 per quart, $2.50 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy Mildew. Rust and Bench ungi. 75c. per quart, $2.00 per gallon. VERMINE will destroy Root Maggots, Eel, /ire and Cut Worms in the soil. $1 .00 per quart, 3.00 per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all Hard :ale and Red Spider on fruit and ornamental ees and bushes. S1.50 per gallon, 10 gallons 10.00, 50 gaUons $37.50. NIKOTIANA— a 12 per cent. Nicotine lor :.50 per gallon. For Sale by Seed mm MANUFACTURING CO. lanufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents upuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs SeedCo., Ld. Montreal, Que. Toronto, Ont. British IHstributors ritish & American Fertilizing Company Liverpool. England Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange M NEVER WORRYn JUST RELY UPON CLAY'S ITilSfSAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL Jj MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON STRHTFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND lECTICI ^^^^Guaranteed under (6i ^^" Act, 1910. Serial Save your plants and Scale, Thrips. Red Spider, Black and Gi,— Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. " ' tions our standard greenhouse and outdoor use. Mealy Bu^, Brown and White StS^ avages on your c ndha Poultry Houses, Fleas J^ Pint. 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart, 75c., H GaUon, $1.25; Gallon, $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, $9 ""-""•• " *•- — Directions ( and Florist _ .__,^_„ obtain this from your Supply House, ■ Detroit, Midi. A generally actlTe week, during which retailers elbowed their way in the whole- sale houses into sliarp contests to get flowers, found its climax in a very good demand on Mother's Day. Liberal co- operative advertising undoubtedly helped along very nicely and everything in the line of cut flowers, corsages and plants was in demand, so much so that after the battle was fought we could see pla.imly that there was not enough ammu- In the beginning of the week a specu- lative feature was suspected, but as tbe week wore on and Carnations rose up to S5 per 100, the real fact of actual scar- city was being believed, and tbe scramble began anew. iCold rainy weather does not promise very much relief, and at all events flow- ei-s will remain quite scarce, with firm prices. Added to this we must complete our calculation with the fact that all bulb stuff is practically at an end, with no offers in Darwin or Parrot Tulips. F. D. Kalamazoo, Mich. The favorable weather we are now hav- ing has started the grower on his annual routine, and the Carnations, with other early stock, are being got into the fields as quickly as possible. Nice showers are falling every few days, thus insuring a good start with little effort. The bedding plant trade is opening up, and again the Geranium seems to be the prime favorite. These retail at $1.50 per doz. Out of 4in. pots. Vincas are chiefly called for in baskets and porch boxes, to the almost total exclusion of all other vines. The two last articles constitute a large part of the Spring trade, and very fair prices are realized for the work. Pan- sies sell on the street at 10c. per doz., hence the grower and storekeeper don't push that line much. It would seem that almost every store is handling shrubs and other bardy plants, the last to enter being the hard- ware men, but as their object is to em- phasize gardening in order to sell the tools to work with and lawn mowers in particular, it looks like a pretty good stunt in advertising. Both Bronson Park and Mountain Home Cemetery are look- ing very nice, the beds of bulbous stufl: and Pansies doing extremely well, and have been most favorably commented on by both the public and the press. Business among the nurserymen has, I am told, been very good this Spring, and kept all hands busy getting the stock out fast enough to keep up with orders. Business in the stores is good enough to keep the retailers fairly well occupied. Cincinnati, 0. Mother's Day completely swept the florists of this city off their feet. All expected a rather good business, but few if any ever thought it would be as large as it turned out to be. It was without doubt the best Mother's Day business we have had up to this time. The sup- ply was not as large as it might ha/ve been. Rainy, cloudy, amd more or less cool weather throughout the week kept down the size of the cuts to a certain extent, and compelled the -vvholesalers and retailers to do some tall figuring when filling their orders. Shipping busi- ness, too, was good. With the almost general clean up that Mother's Day demand effected, the mar- ket is about back to its normal condition. Carnations will probably ibe rather short during the larger part of this week, owing to the tact that they were cut very close at the end of last week and during the first pa/nt of this week. Roses are plentiful and are selling nicely. Both orchids and Lrfly of the Valley are in very good supply, but are not finding nearly as good a market as they had last week. The influx of Lilies has let up somewhat, but there are still too many of them for market requirements. Other offerings include outdoor Tulips, Antirrhinums, Irises and Sweet Peas. The first Peonies came in this week. New iSoutbem ferns and Huckleberry are this week's additions to the offerings in greens. Both are to he had in large qua'ntities and are of a high quality. Notes A bare quorum was present at the Florists' Society's regular meeting on HVliDtTomiR (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS > Burn, and 1, or Money Back, M^il Qjjjsr Dj^reRt to L^. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT VBRNON. N. Y. PLANTLIFE Scotch Soot PLflNTLIFE PLANTLIFE dusting on pi has several advantages destroying worms re they have a cha market. Con ' feAuizcV! .d insects been found very effective io ng greenhouses of insects by When dry, use for dustinj Bafi of 100 lb3., $3.50 Let US quote you prices in quantity. TH[ PlANTllfE COMPANY,?^,|%'^f.' Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Where there is a house that is just full of buds almo?t ready to show color, nothing a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before watering. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the :e^il We oBer the genuine In original cwt. Sacks, at. J2.75 per 112 lbs.; »12.50 per S*0 lbs. Stumpp @ Walter Co. 50-32 Barclay St.. NEW YORK Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS 1 1250 The Florists' Exchange Our Bent Eave Greenhouse Monday evening. Only a small amount of routine business was transacted. Tom WindTam was the first local grower to cut Peonies this Spring, C E. Critchell has been getting in large quantities of new Southern ferns. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. dinger have as their guest Mrs. dinger's sister. Miss Margaret Weiland of Evanstom, 111. Visitors include : Frank Faimey, of M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, and Julius Dil- of SchJoss Bros., New York. Teddy. East Liverpool, 0. firm does the lion's share of the retail business in this city and vicinity, and many larger greenhouse establishments could learn a lesson from the foreman, John Keil, who has complete charge of the business. Each employee has his quota of work to attend to and is held responsible , for it. "A place for every- thing and everything in its place" is the motto here, and a warm welcome and a nt chat make this establishment a mecca for traveling men. J. M. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. PATENTED AND PENDING Iron Frame, Curved Eave and Semi-Iron Greenhouses Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers Hotbed Sash, Glass, Etc 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1 the Exchange 6RSNn0USEMAT[RIALii^ll0T-6[DSASII t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Prices Rifiht A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, III. Reciprocity— Saw It la the Eichange GREllToiisE GLASS L^ourprl""""" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, 111. -Mention Exchange The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Rod Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ajket. For 15 two-ceot stamps we will send sample No. 6 .Magazine Cutter with 5 eitra wheeb in handle. Send for Booklet. 40 styles Glass Cuttcn and Glaziers Tools. ~, -C SMITH & MEMEJJ'AAY"C0MPANY THE AMERICAN CARNATION By C. W. WARD. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd., 2 1, s puane street NEW YORK Kansas City, Mo. Mother's Day proved fully up to ex- pectations of Kansas City members of the trade, Carnations, of course, being leaders in business for May 10. Other flowers, however, trailed close behind and the occasion was a generally prosperous one for local florists. The stock of Car- nations was hardly adequate for the de- mand, and many Kansas City residents were forced to content themseleves with other flowers, white or red, as the ease might be. The unusually good business, overtopping the supply somewhat, was quoted as follows: American Beauty Roses, $1 to $4.50; Minnehaha Roses, .$4.50 to $S per 100; Bride, Killarnev, Ward, Bulgarie, Pearl and Richmond, $3 to $10 per hundred ; Carnations, $1.50 to $4 per hundred ; Easter Lilies and Callas, .$1.50 per dozen ; orchids, $4 per dozen ; Adiantum, 50c. to $1 per hundred ; Sweet Peas, 50c. to $1 per hundred ; Smilax, $1.25 per dozen strings ; flat ferns, $2 per thousand ; Galax, $1.50 per thousand. Stock moved well at these prices, plus the retailers' margin. Indications are for a big supply for Memorial Day. C. H. Kessler has closed his sales yard on Southwest Boulevard after a success- ful Spring trade. He opens each Spring and handles ornamental trees and shrub- bery for several weeks. He disposed of three carloads of stock this year. Potted plants have been strong with R. S. Brown & Son, at 1317 Wabash ave., the demand for porch and window boxes being at its height at present. Aft€r recuperating for several weeks in Texas, Prank Stuppy, of St. Joseph, Mo., returned to his home during the past week. The well known St. Joseph grower took an early vacation, which he spent in traveling in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Patrick Larkin's new establishment at the corner of Twelfth st. and Grand ave. was thrown open to the public on May 9. Initial business was gratifying. In an- ticipation of the opening of his new store. Mr. Larkin did some unique advertising. Katherine Kellar, "The June bride from Kansas," was brought to Kansas City by a local newspaper _ and was shown buying for her home -in various retail stores. A photograph of the young woman selecting her bridal flowers at Larkin's new establishment was run in the paper with good results. Mr. Larkin will make several additions to his staff in the immediate future. Attractive cards for use in advertis- ing Mother's Day were supplied the re- t.iil trade by Henry Kusik & Co., local wholesalers. A beautifully finished illus- tration of the Madonna, a floral design, and an appropriate announcement were features of the cards, which were used in many window displays. Samuel Murray continued his plan of special announcements by issuing art cards in connection with Mother's Day. Mr. Murray utilizes the expensive, but fruitful cards on all special occasions, such as Easter, Memorial Day, Christ- Why not buy direct from the job- ber. Get what you want at the right price. State specifically your requirements and we will quote you accordingly. Write or 'phone to the American immediate shipmen Pipe Supply All orders and inquiries, large and small, incoming or outgoing, receive tion under the personal supervision of our manager, Chas. A. Levine. Co. Office and Warehouse Roebling and N. 11th Sts. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Tel. 5122 Greenpoint ■ them you read t IF YOU WANT THE BESl Pearce-built Greenhousi GEORGE PE«»CE Talephone 662-M 201 Tremont Avenue. Oranga.t Second-ltand Pipe We are agents for the Skinner System of Irrigation. Write for Bulletins. We carry all sizes of Pipe Iron threaded and coupled ready for < for heating purposesj Tis cut to lengths, Reh of all sizes for pressure £ Quotation given on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. GLASS For Greenhouse and Hot-Bed Sashes Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carload on a one-day notice, and at Rock PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer Sf., Brooklyn, N.Y. GREENHOUSE GLASI repair or new work of the old reliable house C S. WEBER <& CO. 8 Desbroaees St., New York Beat Brands Lowest Prlc Will help all around If yoa meotloD tbe Bxc&aB; The Florists' Exchange 1251 5 DON'T rORGET HONTSCH BOILER I ^iJ" WATER GRATE It will save you fuel = J. P. DAHLBORN & CO. General Agents 2d & Monroe Sts., Hoboken. N. J. Rpclnroclty — Saw It In the Excba Erchange LAY TILE BENCHES o sklUed labor required. Is fireproof, otblng to weai out— w HE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. reenhouses Materials a'd'....„ IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet. MiUed to any detail furnished, or will furnish detads and cut materials ready for erection. rank Van Assche, '"^^S Sl'aS's^r^i JiljJReasons Wliy You Should Use ■m^ fvans Improved Challenge Vr bearing, self-oiling de- . automatic stop, solid link n. make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most per- fect apparatus in the market. ;e foi catalogue and Prices be- placine your orders elaewliere. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. ■tlCHMOND, INDIANA Reciprocity— Saw it in the Exchange ard Nurseries of Ottawa, Kans., on a recent visit to Kansas City. Visions of quiet deep pools, filled witli flashing members of the finny family were too much for a trio of local florists and they left on May 13 for several days' fishing in Southern Missouri. In the party were C. Moore, of the Costello- Moore Floral Go. ; Fred Fromhold of the W. L. Rock Flower Co., and Glenn K. Parker of the Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. The Missouri agricultural experiment station, located at Jefferson City, has filed its annual report, showing the scope of its activities during the past year. No less than 125 nurseries, with a total of 3000 acres, have been inspected. Five hundred cases of stock shipped into Mis- souri also have come under the eyes of the inspectors, according to the nursery inspection law passed by the recent Missouri legislature. Seventy-eight licenses were issued to nurserymen as the result of this legislation, which made it necessary for them to secure licenses be- fore operating. Fruit trees will line highways in a half dozen Missouri counties as the re- sult of the generosity of Stark Bros.' Nurseries & Orchard Co. of Louisiana, Mo. The company has presented seven counties with 50,000 Apple, Peach, Plum, Pear and Cherry trees. M. B. C. Milwaukee,^Wis. The present week opened with brisk business. Anticipations for a big trade for Mother's Day were realized to the fullest extent. There was a serious shortness of Carnations, so much so that the wholesalers were al their wits end to know what to do for their customers, the demand being much greater than the supply. All Carnations brought 8c. straight. Short Roses were in good de- mand. The pink Roses especially were of excellent quality, the weather condi- giving good color and fine foliage. The demand for red is subsiding; it has .. ._ ! ted better than usual this season. One of the notable features has been the increased supply of Mrs. Ward. It was impossible to meet the demand for this Rose earlier in the season, but in the last fortnight every grower seems to have had his Wards in fine crop. It still sells well, being next to Sweet Peas, the most iKipular corsage flower. The flowers are fine and the color the best of the season. Sunburst also sells well, but is scarcely a competitor of Ward. Sweet Peas continue in extremely large supply, but there has been a great dif- ference in the quality. Some of the Spencers have been exceptionally fine, but many crops have been running out and the flowers have been so short stemmed that they were considered well sold at a very low price. The demand for Val- ley has been greater than usual this w^eek on account of the many weddings. One of the frequently commented on fea- tures of the market was the extremely poor sale of Snapdragon. In other years such good stock as now is offered, espe- cially of pink, has sold well. Spanish Iris is another item that has not sold so well as usual. Yellow Daisies have been very plentiful, and the demand has been unusually good for them the past week. Notes The Holton & Hunkel Co. reports the past week one of the busiest since Easter the demand for Carnations being so great that thousands more could have been sold if they were obtainable, the de- mand for all stock was good, especially short Roses and Sweet Peas. Gus Rusch & Co. had a fine trade es- pecially on Friday and Saturday, clean- ing up on Snapdragon, Larkspur, Yellow Daisies and short Roses, the demand veek certainly was a record breaker, the force working all day Sunday on funeral work, making many large floral pieces, and a casket cover of pink and white Sweet Peas ; also having three large weddings on Wednesday. There was quite a run on boxes of flowers for Mother's Day aver- aging from $2 to $3 per box. One of the saddest things that has occurred among the trade was the death of Miss Mamie Rahn, assistant book- keeper for the Holton & Hunkel Co. She died very suddenly of kidney trouble, on Monday night. She was at work Satur- day and seemingly in good health. Dodd Standard Greenhouses Built to admit as much light as good, durable construction will allow THREE TYPES: Iron Frame Semi-Iron Frame Wood Construction GREENHOUSE HEATING SPECIALIST IDEAL BOILERS IDEAL HEATING Charles H. Dodd, oSaX Jersey City, N. J. Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange S. Jacobs & Sons Eftabllshed I87| f^AN6. S Upon ^ C5T1MATC^ ^ ]3C0UC3t, B/CQY TniNG 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Rpciprocfty — Sa SHOWER SPRAYERS GLASS In all sizes and qualities, for all purposes;. in single and double thickness. From tea boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock always on hand. Royal Glassworks >^!;^\'SrKt.'r?* The Prices are Advertised in the Florists' Exchange for THE TRADE ONLY. 1252 The Florists' Exchange Lutton Iron Frame Houses IM T iF you want construction that will produce for you the best results and 1^1^ J absolute freedom from repairs, then you had better consult with us. I^^^l That is just the kind of work that has so firmly established the Lutton reputation. We won't estimate on anything but the best. No fancy materials or unnecessary ornamentations, but a good, common-sense STRUCTURE that will endure the destructive conditions that greenhouses are subjected to. We will erect the w^ork for you complete anywhere, or w^e will furnish the materials only. WILLIAM H. LUTTON CO., jersey city; n.j. HIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST _. _- BOIUBRS MADE _, GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers R. W. Ward, late of Currie Bros. Co.'s seed department, tas taken a posi- tion with the Page Seed Co., Greene, N. Y., as traveling salesman. Harry Balsley of Detroit called on the trade last Friday. Mr. Dykes called last week to say "Hello" and "Good-bye." M. O. S. Write them yon read this e Order Now 1 468 W. Eric St. CHICAGO I KINNER gives you a gentle rainfall when you ■-Tntit — inanyquantity. Absolute safeguard against drought. Cuts -rater bills, reduces labor, doubles profit. Write for 6 free booklets on indoor and outdoor irrigation. TBE SKINNER IRRIGATION COMPAMT. Depl. D Troj.Ohio YSTEM OF IRRIGATION Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Greenhouse Shading FTER any years of cxperi glazing and Painting department, I am a good shading, and I am pleased to tell vou that I have the real thing which you are all looking for. My shading is beneficial to the paint- mtains nothing but pure " '" beneficial to the linseed oil; liancy leitin thegli '. It IS very easily ap[ spray or a soft brush; 1 prefer Made up in gallon cans. Col white. fjlass. You will be surprised by the bn lancyleftii ' ' ' ■ - >■ emoved, fair 1 E. A. LIPPMAN. ' it in the Exchange Heating Queries Conducted by John McArthur Mgr. Heating'Dept., Hilchings & Co. pit._ size and location desired in each bouse, w used for heating, numb rhotv nouse, Qimension ana position of bencbes, location of doors. The above information I must have before I can answer any definite Question regarding any heating plants already installed. If the inquiry is for proposed new house or houses, send full measurements of the houses as described above, including glass, proposed location of boiler pit, proposed location of chimney, position of house as regards points of compass, numper and position of the benches, temperature required of, purposes for which the houses are intended; whether ■ heat is desired. Overhead vs. Low Pipes^ — Water- proofing Cellars Will the Florists' Exchange kindly let me know which system of heating by hot water is considered the better for a small greenhouse as shown in sketch? What are the reasons why some prominent florists and greenhouse favor the overhead systi favo under the benches? Could a concrete wall be made absolutely watertight in a 7ft. boiler pit where the ground is high around it? Roughly estimate the amount of radia- tion necessary to keep temperature at SB- degrees in zero weather, house to have glass on sides and ends. — JOHN B. H.. BALTIMORE. Mastlca ts elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken ftlass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as „-_ describe. Assuming 75ftx20ft. even span house has glazing bars 12ft. lone each side of the rldf putty. Easy i r. Lasts longer 1 t (n the Exchange - - one ith 2ft. of glas and 3ft. of wall, equivalent ' - - Set. rtical side 3 house would have 2313 sq. ft. of ex- posed glass surface, and I figure the glass equivalent on the ?.t span house, about 710 sq. ft. If the houses are of ordinary sound glazed with dr would require sq. ft. of. radiation, that .„, ...^. ^,„.. span house 771 sq. ft., and the % span house 235 sq. ft. As to why some flo- rists prefer the overhead main system, quire, you will get good results by placing the boiler in a pit deep enough so that all pipes will be under the pit, you will have to resort to the o^ head main system. A cellar can made watertight by proofing the walls and floors. Some builders make a spe- cialty of this class of work. JOHN McARTHUR. The Proper Installation of Pipes I would like to know how many feet of l%in. pipe would be necessary to ' ■ temperature of 60 deg. at greenhouse .120ft.x30ft. of which I send Ideal, No. 36- with sectional boiler which also heats an eight-room cottage and a pit lOOft.xiSft. along the south side of ■ greenhouse. The boiler is in the tage basement, 10ft. from the grt house, and the flow outlet is about 5ft. below the ground level. The flow pipe is run to the farther end of the house, and is covered by asbestos. The smoke pipe Is 18ih. in width. House runs east and west, glass in one end, stone the other. — A. L. L., Mich. — The house you describe has equr double thick glass, will require 1657 sq. ft. of hot water radiation, with the mean temperature of the water in the pipes at 160 deg.: 1657 sq. ft. of radia- tion is equivalent to 3811 lin. ft. of l^/iin. pipe. Should you decide to retain your overhead main system, the main should be not less than 4i^in., and the 114in. pipes '" '-' ^.-^-.•^-^- -^ -- follows: Pla be distributed ■e lines of l%in. pipe on eacn siae wail, carrying the five lines across each end to the doorways and place five lines under each of the fou- center benches. If you did not have th 114in. pipes on hand, I would advls using 2in. pipe for the coils. Tour present boiler cellar being deep enough, . overhead main Is unnecessary, and much more even temperature can be maintained throughout the house, espe- cially with hot water heat, when the flow and return connections to the l ._ are made from the end of the house nearest the boiler. Your No. 36 sev section boiler has a manufacturer's rj ing of 5200 sq. ft. of radiation, and should be amply large enough to heat the house, if the piping is properly proportioned and properly installed. JOHN McARTHUR. In Business for Twenty Years The fact that a man has worked at a certain thing for twenty years does mean that he knows all about that thing by any manner of means. Success in any line of work does not depend upon the number of years you have spent in doing the thing, but on what you have done, on the progress, advanoement and ' provement you have made. As a general thing men who have been engaged in a certain business for twenty years are inclined to do business along the same lines followed twenty years ago. Old outworn ideas, out of date opin- ions follow us like our shadows, and the man who has kept pace with things, with progress, with evolution throughout a period of twenty yeai-s is indeed an ception. The man who falls into a rut and i through life on a low gear always has a thonsand excuses to give, a thousand explanations to make, from the fact that he "set out in life" to do nothing, know nothing, to be nothing. The man who uses these old shop-worn, out of date excuses is suffering with "myopia," the name by which scientists know "shortsightedness." "We haven't time to read," "We never did it that way before" and "We don't need any informa- tion about how to run our business" ar* the things which stand in the way of about thirty per cent, of the shops, fac- tories and stores of the country. — Metal- Worker. New Bedfoed, Mass. — Fire in basement of the home of Richard Nofiftz on Kempton st. on May 2 caused damage amounting to $300. Panes of glass in the adjoining greenhouses were broken and plants ruined. It is believed the fire originated from the overheated furnace. The Florists' Exchange 1233 PACIFIC OAST SanFrancisco,CaI. Trade conditions the retail field ve experienced lit- change during the last week The market is very much he same as at the last writing. If any- hing, it is a trifle overstocked. Typical Summer conditions prevail. We have tow quantities of Sweet Peas. More Spencers are available at a lower price ler dozen bunches than ever before in Ian Francisco history. The bunches are lammoth sized, and for 25c. a retail pur- haser receives proportionately more than f any other flower. Roses are still eom- Qg on in large quantities. Short sized Beauty are particularly plentiful. Jlrich Brunner is coming on better every The stems are much longer this ?eek than last and the flowers more ma- red. They are the best seller in the Rose this is due to the color and their 'onderful lasting quality. Prima Donna loses are also exceptionally choice at lis writing. They also hold good for a eriod of six to seven days, which is much their favor. Owing to a few hot days, 'ulips rapidly disappeared from the lops and from the market. Other bulb- ils stock, with the exception of Iris, is [so fast disappearing. The Irises, how- ler, are particularly good and have been 16 chief article of window adornment in le majority of the shop windows. The irlier varieties of Gladiolus have been in 11 week. Also their kin, Watsonias, are itting more plentiful and are of better lality. Quantities of Gypsophila are filler-in where the retailers ould otherwise use fern. Scotch histles also add a touch of variety, eonies are now at their prime, and to be had re- lil for $1 a dozen. btes The regular monthly meeting of the Coast Horticultural Society was !ld last Saturday night, and those pros- it were favored by a very interesting cture by Professor Greeg of the Uni- !rsity of California. Professor Greeg's ibject was "Soils and Fertilizers," a bject which, to California growers, will one of great importance in the future, e of the chief points of the address s the use of lime on the soil so as to ake plant food already present more icessible. Richard Diener & Co. ex- bited a large collection of Carnations id Pansie; t being many of the John Gill, another exhibitor, showed a llection of a dozen or more Roses, com- mly grown under glass, with which he ,d had considerable success outdoors. as discussed at the same meeting at the next annual flower show be held of the main exposition buildings, s the auditorium or the horticul- ral building. It was further planned to ve a Spring, as well as a Fall show. Ohas. C. Moore, president of the a-Pacifle International Exposition, d Mrs. Moore, though Hiram Grim- aw, superintendent of their Santa country home, issued to the mem- of the society and to their friends , invitation to spend the entire day innday last) at their Santa Cruz re- ■=at, "Rancho tre Ojas de Aqua" — a fltiful place situated in the hills. Not a long time has the society enjoyed ch an outing, and over 1.50 members P present. A special private tirain ed the party. Gakdneb a. Dailey. Bast,|West, North, South— The I National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our !igan can be found than the fact that ithough the headquarters of The Flo- ijjTs' Exchange happen to be in New irk City, from which center we receive iluable support, we have never thought ■ necessary to suggest to our subscribers lit they make all their purchases from lit city to the detriment of valued ad- irtisers located elsewhere. MONINGER BOILERS TWO MEN CAN SET IT UP BEST BY TEST 10R four days we tested out one of our W. N. 278 Boilers. We made under varying conditions to prove what the boiler would „. under different conditions. This boiler is made up of eight sections [Ef t^^Bl '^°'' ^^ ^ S''^*® ^^ inches wide. We say it will heat 23,000 sq. ft. of glass to 60 degrees at zero. It ran away over this capacity every hour, every day of the test, and showed a capacity as high as 37,000 sq. ft. of glass to 60 degrees at zero. Let us send you full details of the test. You can't afford to buy any boiler until you find out all about the Moninger. Capacity is what you pay for and you ought to get it. Our boilers will all do 25% to 30% more than we say. Some boilers won't do as much as they are rated to do. Get our prices and catalog. Boilers delivered anywhere in the East, freight paid. John C. Moninger Company CHICAGO: 906 Blackhawk St. EVERYTHING NEW YORK: 851 Marbridge BIdg., Broadway and 34th St. FOR THE GREENHOUSE Establishments of Montebeilo, Cal. While waiting between trains at Los Angeles, Cal., on an unexpected trip, I took occasion to run out to Montebeilo, a suburb of Los Angeles, and which is only 15 or 20 minutes' ride by train tfrom that busy, thriving, and rapidly increasing metropolis of southern Cali- fornia, and on arriving at the station the agent very kindly called up John Turner over the 'phone, who, having bought out Mr. Dietrick, is now sole proprietor, oo.- rather they have dissolved partnership, the latter taking over the nursery depart- ment— and the former the Rose grow- ing establishment. It was Rose growing I desired to see, not having had the opportunity before, since leaving the Bast, of seeing how such matters are done out this way. Mr. Turner very soon came whizzing to the railway station in his 75 h. p. auto, and in a few minutes we were safely landed at this truly up^to-the- minute Rose growing establishment. It was a treat, not having seen so extensive a place for so long. All Roses are being grown in solid beds raised about six inches above the natural grade, and they reflected great credit upon the management. All the popular varieties whicb we knew in the East and some which have forged to the front since. The original KUlarney will be displaced by Mrs. George Shawyer next year, and Prince d'Arenberg will take the place of Richmond, being equally as good in color and possessing lots more petals. Sunburst is a great favorite here, Turner preferring it, he says, to any other yellow. He has built up quite a shipping trade of young plants. When he started selling only his surplus he found his customers came back the fol- lowing year, so he decided to extend this branch of the industry, and this year The Foley Greenhouse Mfg'. Co. HOT BED SHSH AT UOW PRICES 3075 South Spaolding Ave. CHICAGO GREENHOUSE LUMBER 1866—1914 SPOT CLEAR HOTBED SASH PECKY CYPRESS SQUARE RED CEDAR. POSTS LQCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, O. Reciprocl(:y — Saw it In the Exchange — PIPE — Wrought Iron of sound second-band quality with new threads' and couplings, 14-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. EstabEsbed 1902 PFAFf & mmi, Feriy & Foundty Sis., Newark, N. I. GlTe credit wherecredlt Ib due — Mention Exchange WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR SALE ALBERT ® DAVIDSON 217-23 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Write them j-ou read this advt. in the Exchange 1254 The Florists' Exchange A Stearns' Cypress Greenhouse Better and less expensive than iron. Cypress Hot=Bed Sash. Long Sash Bars a Specialty. Ask for Circular E and prices. THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET. BOSTON. MASS. Give credit where credit to dag — Mention ] y To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO..Ricinioid.iiV YORK F. R. PIERSON CO., ? credit where credit Ifl doe — Mention Eicbange Lily Bulbs Magnificufn Giganteuixi '-9-in., 300 to case, $17.00 per J-9-in., 260 to case, $20.00 per Special quotations on thousand lots. case, $11.00 per case. GLOIRE DE LORRAINE BEGONIAS 2K-in., $15.00 per 100; $135.00 per 1000. Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases White or Green Enameled (Peterson Patent) These will give perfect satisfaction to your Made in two sizes at the following No. 1 per dozen $2.00 per 100, $16.00 Less 10 per cent. No. 2 per dozen $1.60 per 100, $12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you a trial order and convince you of their supeuority. We are sole owners of Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the country. WM. F. KASTING CO., SSI?a^.T "y-. Reciprocity — Saw It la t SomeA.N.Pierson Specials ^Y 7E are offering in the classified columns of ' ' this paper, a list of ready-for-delivery Spring stock in Roses, Chrysanthemums and Bedding Plants. Notice the opportunity to buy Alice Salomon, Golden Salomon and Chieftan, at bargain prices. If you are interested in Cannas in large quanti- ties, write us and get interesting quotations backed by fine plants. We should like to offer someone a bargain on 5000 Mrs. George Shavsryer, own root plants. A.N.?IE]\SON mc Ci^MWELL Conn Write them you read tlilB a MARYLAND |HE Geranium that wins enthusiastic admiration from everyone, both pro- fessionals and amateurs, because of its most brilliant color, an intense yet soft scarlet without any tinge of purple. The florets are semi-double, perfectly formed in every way. The trusses are magnificent in size and formation. The stems are long but rigid, holding the flowers, which are freely produced, well above the foliage. We are free to say, without fear of successful con- tradiction, that it is the finest Geranium on the market today. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100 R. VINCENT, JR. & SONSCO.,"r.ri!il.! Give credit where credit In doe — Mention BichaxiBe SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 1278— INDEX, PAGE 1279 1258 The Florists' Exchange •****••**•**********•*•*••• • The Point Is Wc Have* I Begonias and Gladioli^ * and wc want to clear them out * BEGONIAS • * * * 75c. per 100 JL. Large size, ,i, .00 per 1000. « FERTILIZERS t FINE pONE MEAL. S4.50 per ^ Single. White Salmon Single. Yellow Coppe Single. Orange Yelloi .$1.50 I Double. Preceding coIors.SS.C . l.SO I All colors mixed. Single. . If . 1.50 ' All colors mixed, Double . 3.; GLADIOLUS Delicate pink Salamonette. Yellow . . Pink Beauty .7Ec. per 100 TUBEROSES 42 Vesey St. J ^ ■■■■■■ Miaiw*.. «M ww.-wy New York ^ iWm. Elliott & Sons, ■ S^Cl4 f^^ll "^^^""^ Planting LOSI t^dll Time Is Over Panama ^3 Niagara ^WE HAVE THEM BIDWELL ^ FOBES, Kinsman, Ohio RO L K ER IMPORTERS AZALEAS, ARAUCARIA, PALMS, MANETTI, MAPLES, PLANES, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, LILACS, ROSES, ELMS, FRUIT STOCKS, BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, RHODODENDRONS and ORNAMENTALS AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK -Mention Exchange Fresh Palm Seed COCOS WEDDELLIANA. S8.00 per 1000 ARECA LUTESCENS. $6.00 per 1000. Also a few dry bulbs of fancy CALA- DIUMS in 40 varieties, $5.00 per doz. Hosea Waterer SEEDSMAN 107-109 So. 7th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Write them you read thla advt. Id the Exchange MONTBRETIAS BOUQUET PARFAIT— VermiUon with yellow center. CROCOSM^FLORA— Large: bright DRAP^if-OR-^ran^"^ ydlow. ELDORADO— Dark yellow. ETOILE DE FEU— Bright vermilion and GERBE D'OR— Golden yellow. POTTSII— Orange and scarlet. RAYON) D'OR— Ochre yellow and brown. iAsk for price,- W. E. MARSHAll & CO.If Secds-Bulbs-Plants 166 West 23d S«., NEW YORK dEEDd and BlJLBd W.CBeckert 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other hems of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you S.D.WOODRUFf TsON^ sTdTv Street, NEW YORK and ORANGE. CONN. GLADIOLUS AMERICA, 6 inch circumference and up, 11.76 per 100. J16.00 per 1000. PRINCEPS, Mammoth Bulbs, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. WEEBER & DON ^'^L'lVo'^o'T 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK CITY Give credit whert credit la dne— Mention Exchange Plant No\ for Summe Flowering Lilium Auratum SPECIAL OFFER SUBJECT TO BEING UNSOLD ON RECEIPT OF ORDER. 9 to 10 inch (100 bulbs per case), $8.00 per case, $70.00 per 1000.! 30 and 321 Barclay St | New Yorli SEEPS for the FLORIST MOXFDCL QUEEN OF /4S 1 I-l€^ THE MARKET The best extra early variety. large, double flowers, on long stems, m colors: Crimson, Dark Blue. Light Blue, Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20c., Oz. 75o. SWEET PEAS, STOCKS. CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS. LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plai>t. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION. Fottler, FIsice, Rawson Co. r//g seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON ORDERS SOLICITED TOR FALL DELIVERY LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS FRENCH BULBS The LUy Without a Peer MEYER'S 'Y BRAND Fomtos^-GIGANTEUMS AZALEAS Etc. Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street, NEW YORK BEANS. PEAS. RADISH and aU GARDEN SEEDS ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRAD Write for Prices ADVANCE ORDERS, 1914 FALL DELIVERY, OF JAPANESE LILY BULBS and SEED! Write for Catalog to The Oriental S&ecX Co , Zwers' 330 Clement St., SAIN FRANCISCO, CAL. ASPARAGUS SEED LAST CALI True Plumosus Nanus Bargain for first-class stock. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. S< rate colors CALADIUMS (Elephant Ears). 6-7 12 and up TUBEROSES Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl, 4-1 - - , SIO.OO per II CANNAS. Es : following v ORDER EARLY Orden are fiUed in rota- tion. Liberal discount on larger loU. H. H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEW YORK PRIMROSE XX SEED XX Improved Chinese Fringed. Finest grown. Many colors mined, 600 seeds. $1.00, half pkt. 80c.; per 1000 $1.50; colors separate also. PRIMULA Obconlca. New Giants. Pkt. 60c. PRIMULA Kewensls. Sweet Yellow. 26c. PRIMULA Malacoldes. Giant Baby. 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Finest giant-floweri: CINERARIA. Best large-flowering, ' seeds, 50c. GIANT PANSY. .JeMes"? ' 6000 seeds, $1.00; H pkt. SOc. Cash. Extras added. JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa ing 5Uc. arf. 1000 cafiy selected! V... ^.„„.., Mme. Crozy, King of Bronzes, King Humbert, Indiana, Partenope, Pennsylvania, PiUar of Fire. Paul Marquandt, Louisiana, R. Wallace, etc. GLADIOLUS America. Mammoth bulbs ... 1 MADEIRA VINES. Fine roots 1 CINNAMON VINES 2 Prices on all Summer and Fall bulbs, roots a plants cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ. Prince Bay, H. CANNA5 At kidf price, fresh cut. mostly started, t to name, 2, 3 eyes and more. We have gro Cannas since 1888; that's all. Per 100 i Per 1 Austria $1.20 : Louise, pink $1 AUemanim 1.60 M.Washington... 2 Brandywlne 1.80 MUe. Berat. pink . 1 Buttercup, new... 2.00 M";f ■^??»-. ■ ■ ' ' \ n„rh.„t 1.20 I Mrs. K.Gray...... 1 Premier, gold ed... I Prcs. Meyers 1 Coronet, yellow.., David Harum. . . , Duke of Marlbon 2.00 Sec. Chal 1.7S West Grt Caladlum, Begoa King Humbert 2.50 Ask for special prices __. _, Dahlia, GladloU, Glodnlas, Tuberoses, etc Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE.' M Hay 23, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 259 NELROSE TheM.H.S. "A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country." Just as true now as ever. Also, and furthermore, every named variety of Antirrliinuna that has been exploited of late years in America (good, bad and worse) originated right in this neck of woods, and nearly every grower, hereabouts, has at least one pet Antirrhinum seedling of his own. In spite of these frigid facts, here is the record of NELROSL with the old and conservative MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY First exliibited at Spring Show, 1913; awarded First for best vase of Antirrhinum, any color, also Gratuity for display. Spring Show, 1914, First for best vase, any color. May Exhibition, May 16-17, 1914, A SILVER MEDAL Eventually you will buy NELROSE, the best pink Antirrhinum in culti- vation. Why not book that order to-day? We have the stock ready for you Very stiff stem, beautiful color, every growth a flower. Summer or Winter- absolutely no blind wood. From 2-inch pots: Dozen, $3.00; 100, $12.00; 1000, $100.00. Rooted Cuttings, May and June delivery, one-tialf above prices. F. W. FLETCHER ® CO.. ^^Si^J?:*^^ WtIU thcB 7 NEW YORK CHICAGO • EUROPE. ETC.. ETC. PHILADELPHIA apolis, Minn.: first MERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Preiident, Chas. C. Massie. Mi J.M.LupTON.Mattituck.N.Y.; second vice-president. W. F.THERKiU)ioN,PhiIaddpha, (re-elected), C. E. Kendel, assistant secretary, S. F. Wiixard. Jb., both of aevelandi O. Next annual convention will be held at Washington, D. C., June 23 to 25, 1914. National Legislation Meeting Seed Trade ■onea's biU (S. 480) to gulate interstate commerce in seeds, as- received an adverse report from the enate Committee on Agriculture and forestry, to which this bill was referred, t is not likely that this report wiU be ■eversed by the Senate. The other interstate seed bill before Jongress, being Mr. Howard's bill ( H. B. 1170) has not been considered by the Jouse Committee on Agriculture, and as ts program for the remainder of the lession is now made up and does not in- lude this bill, no action will be taken on it. From the above you will perceive that here is little likelihood' that any action rill be taken on seed legislation in this i.ession of Congress. CtTETis Nye Smith. European Notes Our period of anxious suspense is Sded, for copious and sadly needed rains lave fallen, from the Mediterranean to ie Clyde, and as they have been fol- qwed with dull weather we are able to nake good progress with the important vork of transplanting our Spring sown tladishes. In addition to this, some of he later sowings of Spinach that have or the past four weeks lain dormant in he ground, are now pushing their way hrough and may be out of harm's way lefore the Summer heat may do them ly serious injury. During the drought, the young seed- ings have been severely punished by 'ermin of every description, and already failures are reported. It is now 00 late to re-sow. As regards .Spinach, s very unfortunate for the. growers lave discovered that this crop seriously mpoverishes the land, and they conse- luently fight shy of its culture^ or only iceept at a price which involves the lealer in a loss. The taste for this vegetable appears to r growing very rapidly all the world iver, so that growers can easily make heir own terms. In its way Spinach is luite as speculative an article as Onion leed, but it involves far more labor and xpense in proportion to its value. Onion is a delicate subject to touch upon just now; it is sufficient to say that up to the present there are no signs of any improvement in this crop. Beets and Mangels are looking up nicely after the rain, and Cabbage and Turnip have also improved, but Peas do not please us at all ; many of the fields of the earliest kinds present a very sickly, yellow appearance. The produce of such plants is . invariably unsatisfac- tory. Sweet Peas have started in well; the magnificent exhibit of Dobbie & Co. at the R. H. S. in London on May 5 was a veritable eye opener. It is reported that the proposed Belfast Sweet Pea exhibi- tion has been abandoned on account of the political disturbances there. BtmoPEAN Seeds. IMPORTS, ETC., May 11— S. S. Columbia— Wadley & Smyth, 13 cases plants. May 12^S. S. G. Washington (Adtl.) — J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 3 pkgs. seed. S. S. Pres. Lincoln^J. M. Thor- burn & Co., 4 bags grass seed; W. P. Snyder, 150 bags Alfalfa seed. May 13 — S. S. Finland— P. C. Kuyper & Co., 20 pkgs. plants, etc.; C. P. Meyer Corp'n.. 14 cases plants; Hussa & Co., 6 cases plants; J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 6 cases plants; O. G. Hempstead & Son, 2 cases plants; C. P. Howisth, 9 cases plants; C. F. Smith, 34 cases plants. 189 pkgs. trees, etc.; Maltus & Ware, 4 tubs trees, 223 pkgs. trees, etc.; Julius Roehrs Co., 37 cases plants; Loechner & Co., 27 cases plants; Lunham &. Moore, 44 pkss. plants, etc.; 36 cases plants; Hutchison & Co., 1S6 pkgs. plants etc. May 14 — S. S. Caracas — Maltus & Ware, 4 boxes live plants. May 15 — S. S. Melapan — Maltus & Ware 2 cases live plants. S. S. Lusitania — Pitt & Scott, 6 pkgs. live plants etc. New York Seed Trade The sale of soft wooded plants such as Verbenas, Phlox, Stocks, Asters, Pinks, etc., and vegetable plants, e. g. Tomatoes, the sale of which is now extremely large, and of Cabbage, Oanliflower, etc., is the most pronounced feature now in the seed stores. Sales of small nursery stock and seeds are much smaller, but Summer flowering , bulbs and roots are still mov- ing fairly well. . . : A Field of Horseshoe Brand Oriental Orchids At Gettysburg ID WARD EVERETT was the orator at Gettysburg in 1863 and after his speech the President was asked to say a word. Who remembers what Everett said? Who doesn't remember what; A. Lincoln said? " The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here." The queer thing about it is that Lincoln made a mistake in thinking the world would forget what he said. He told the people so simply that it was deeds done that counted, that they will never be forgotten. And that's the point we want to emphasize about Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs — what they have done — the mag- nificent results they have accomplished, results far above other brands. And they will con- tinue to give superior results — owing to the care given them in cultivation, and the organ- ization behind them. Send for the Joy Book of Bulbology. Oriental Orchids (Lilium Magnificum) if planted now will be in flower from Thanksgiving Day on — the time when flowers are in demand and good prices obtained. Can ship you a case of 220 bulbs from cold storage for $15. Order your cold storage Gi- ganteum for future delivery; stock being sold fast and advise your ordering now. m^~^ RALPH M. WARD & CO. yV THE LILY HOUSE rS 71 Murray Street NEW YORK aire credit where credit ia dae — UeDtlon Elzchftiife 260 The Florists' Exchange For Counter Trade Nearly all the following are good money-makers, easy keepers, quick sellers in your shops from now till June 1. Take a trial order or renew your present stock. TAKE NOTICE— The Gladioli are American grown and size indicates Beware of cheap imported Gladioli and offers omitting i GLADIOLUS ulbsa : IK-lH-i Chicago White. First size $40.00 Chicago White. Medium size.. 32.00 Hyde Park. First size (very early bloomer) 75.00 Mrs. Francis King. First size (3000 for $45.00) 16.00 Mrs. Francis King. Medium size (3000 for S30.00) 11.00 Thick, healthy bulbs grown by U3. Augusta. First size 18.00 America. First size '. 17.00 Our OWB growing sound and well graded. Get our "B... I V A U G H A N forflirists" I CHICAGO Florists XXX, Mixed (light color8)$ 15.00 Scarlet and Red Shades. . . 12.00 Pink Shades 17.00 Striped Shades 22.00 YeUow Shades 30.00 Tuberose Bulbs Cured, graded and packed under our own supervision. 100 1000 Excelsior Pearl. Dwarf (4-6 inches) $1.00 $8.50 Excelsior Pearl. Med. bulba .50 3.00 Caladiutns (Esctdentum) 100 1000 5- 7 hich dr $1.75 $15.00 7- 9 inch cir 3.50 30.00 9-11 inch cir 6.00 55.00 S SEED STORE NE\V YORK CANNAS order to move our large surplus which we have on hand, we offer the following varieties of Cannas, in dormant roots, two to three eyes, at $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 250 of a kind furnished at this price. Brandywine Deep crimson , . Bronze Charles Henderson . . Crimson Green Dayld Harum Scarlet Bronze Egandale Scarlet Bronze J. D. Elsele Scarlet Green Louise Pink Green Color Foliage Louisiana Scarlet Green Martha Washington . Rose-pink Green Mrs. Kate Gray Orange scarlet . Green Philadelphia Crimson Green Uncle Sam Orange-scarlet . Green Venus Rosy-pmk Green Wyoming Orange-scarlet . Bronze DAVID HERBERT & SON, bqxisoo, ATCO, N. J., Camden Co. Reetproclty — Saw CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS ; 1000 lbs., 870.00. TUBEROSE BULBS Excelsior, Double Pearl Dwarf. 4-6 in., $1.00 er 100; $8.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS America. 1st size, $15.00 per 1000. Moore's Special Mixture. Light colors, $12.00 per 1000; all colors, $10.00 per 1000. TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGOMAS LARGE BULBS Single in separate colors, 35c. per doz.; $2.00 per 00; $18.00 per 1000. Double in separate colors, 50c. per doz.; $3.00 Childs' Gladioli SEND FOR LIST JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLOWERFIELD. L. I.. N. Y. J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale Field and Garden Seeds Established 1818. Writs (or out low Pricea BALTIMORE, MD. MY WINTER FLOWERING ORCHID SWEET PEA ANT.C.MI\N[K,originatoL.[onipoc.Cal. SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed The L. D. Waller Seed Co. SpedaUsts In SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now ready Prices on application GUADALUPE. CAL, alve credit where credit la due — Mention Exchange A. T. BoddingtoB, 342 W. 14th st., is still traveling in the South, making an extended business trip. At ttie 14th st. store, the Cannas are about deaned up, about one-half million having been sold so far this season, including 175,000 King Humberts, which is about 100,000 more of this variety than were sold last year. As regards Roses, an increased sale is noted this year of the hybrid teas, and a somewhat lesser demand for the hardy perpetuals; however, all the Roses have cleaned up well. A largely increased counter trade is also reported. At W. E. Max£(hall & Co., 166 W. 23d St., general sales this season have been especially satisfactory, covering all lines of seed store goods. Rose bushes and grass seed have met with an especially large demand, and the call for small nur- sery stock has been one of the pro- nounced features. At present vegetable and flowering plants are meeting with a large demand. R. J. Irwin is now thoroughly settled in his large new office at Room 1422, 71 W. 2.?d St., in the same building where he previously occupied office room. C. A. Schafer has just joined the Irwin traveling forces. 'Mums and Roses for benching are at this time reported to be moving very briskly. Maurice Fuld, vice-president of the Knight & Struck Co., Flushing, L. I.. and 1 Madison, ave., has just returned from his Western trip. This company reports that it prepared for this season's trade 22,500 iCalluna vulgaris, Scotch Heather. These are already all sold, and orders for several thousand already have been booked tor delivery next year. This BEGONIA BULBS liliun surstum Slntfle. Separate colors $2.00 $1S.( Slntle. Mfsed ■ ,„,,., Double. Sepal 1.76 15.00 3.00 26.00 2.50 20.00 ble Mixed colors GLOXINIA BULBS GLADIOLUS 100 1000 Prize Winner Mixture $1.60 $12.00 LIUUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM Doz. 100 Lilium Speciosum Roseum or TUBEROSES Mammoth Double Pearl per 100 $1.00, per 1000 $8.00 No. 2 Double Pearl " " .50, " " 3.00 Write for our Wholesale List for Florists JOHNSON SEED CO. 217 Market Street - PHILADELPHIA. PA. ■o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-< firm is now pleased to announce that it will be able to offer seeds of the wonder- ful new Winter flowering Spencer Sweet Pea Yarrawa, and also an entirely new strain of Winter flowering Sweet Peas of the Spencer type called the Concord strain, and as a third offering, a Christ- mas blooming blue Gladiolus, that is Gladiolus atroviolaceus. The MacNiff Horticultural Co^ at 56 Vesey st., is now offering every Tuesday and Friday, palms. Bay trees, and a very full line of herbaceous perennial and bed- ding plants; the demand for these at the two sales of last week, and on Tues- day of this week, was unusually large. The retail deirartment of this company also finds an active demand for plamts and seeds. While sales in the early part of the season are reported to have been a little slow, the unprecedentedly large sales of the last few weeks promises to make this the most successful season which the company has ever experienced. The branch seed store of Noll of Newark, N. J., at 29 Concourse Hudson Terminal Building, in charge of Frank D. Hunter, has had a season's very good trade. Grass seeds and fertilizers have moved especially well, and the demand for vegetable and flowering seeds, bulbs and roots in general has been large. At the Elliott Auction Co., 42 Vesey St., sales of palms, shrubs, bedding plants and so forth are going on every Tuesday and Friday. A very good busi- ness is reported last week, both in the auction rooms, and in the seed store de- partment of Wm. Elliott & Sons. At Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Bar- clay St., Gladiolus, Dahlia and Begonia bulbs are reported as moving very briskly. The sales of grass seed this season are very large, and are keeping up well. The demand for implements has been a very pronounced feature. Green plants, both vegetable and flowering are now moving well, and sales of all lines of goods are keeping up quite satisfactorily. The window display of grass seeds for many different purposes and locations, and also of the field and garden seeds, bulbs and roots at J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay St., this week is very attrac- tive. The sales of soft wooded plants are unusually heavy. The most pronounced feature at Vaughan's Seed Store this week is the continually swift moving supply of soft W'Ooded flowering and vegetable plants of excellent quality, and in great va- riety. So great is the volume of sales, that the supply in the open windows where these plants are displayed to great advantage, and for convenient inspection, has to be replenished constanitly through- out the day. The counter trade in this store continues to be one of the largest noted in all the seed stores of this city. A handsome collection of cut blooms of named varieties of Darwin and cot- tage Tulips, and the variety of Narcis- sus Leedsii White Lady, was noted in the window of Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., this past week ; this dis- play attracted much attention. The first of this week, the windows were given up to a very successful display of sev- eral kinds of annual and perennial flow- ering, and vegetable plants. The sales of vegetable plants and soft wooded flowering plants at the great store of Peter Henderson & Co., 35 Cort- landt st, is almost unbelievably large. Asparagus Seed \ Plumosus nanus 1000 $2.00 ' 5000 at $1.75 per 1000 ; 10,000 at $1.60 per 1000 Peonies In five colors White, crimson, rose, pink carmine, $10.00 per 100. Tuberoses Dwarf Double Pearl, extra large size, $10.00 per 1000. Gladiolus and I Tigridias All the leading varieties. Prices on application. iJ.M.Tliorbiirii&Co. y " Thm Mo.t RtUabU Stmd, '• \ 53 Barclay Street, (T25), NtW YORK Reciprocity — Saw It Is. the Exchange Substitution of chej <8> postpaid by manufacturers upon receipt of 40 cents in postage. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST. PAUL, MINN. them yon read thla adTt. in the Bxcbapf VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE. Jersey, Chas. Wakefield, All Head, Early and Late Flat Dutch, and other varieties at 20c. per 100, 75c. per 500, $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids, Boston Market and Big Boston, 20c. per 100, 75c. per 600, Sl.OO per 1000. Cash with order. R. VINCENT JR. & SONS CO., White Marsh, U OlTC credit where credit Is doe — Mention Exchange ASTERS Seeds, Plants or Blooms For high grade stock, write or wire HtRB[RT & riEISHAllER Aster Specialists McMINNVILLE, ORE. tay 23, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 361 'here is noted in tie store windows this 'eek, a very attracti-ve collection of eot- ige and Darwin Tulips. At Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., rass seeds are still going out in heavy bipments ; one shipment this week aw>unting to over a ton. Plants here ire moving well, and the call for 3ed continues strong for the season. Philadelphia Seed Trade The Henry F. Miohell Co. on the 14th, 5th, and 16tli, had at its store a magniii- ent display of Darwin Tulips. The ex- ibition was widely advertised and drew n cxrelli'nt attendance, all the leading aiictiis being shown; all told, about iXKi Tulips were on display. Fred J. licheil. .Jr., comments on the continued ea\y Ji'inand for all vegetable and flow- .7.' 1 1] to Thilow, of the Henry A. Dreer, no., elates ithat there is no slackening 1 Ihe rush of business, and every depart- lent is taxed to the limit in meeting the eniaiid. The window display this week ; given over to a fine collection of Roses nd all sorts of popular climbing vines. Hosea Waterer, in common with all le rest of (the seed houses, reports an i-ccUent Spring business, especially iiuong the private gardeners. •t the Johnson Seed iCo.'s there is ipparent abatement in the volume of ness; vegetable plaints are in lively and, as are implements and garden eds which are moving well. The Moore Seed Co. is .making a large d aljtractive display of all sorts of wering and vegetable plants in front _ :ore iwhieh continually draws an reasing line of business from the Jer- Chicago Seed Trade The retail trade during the past week shown some decline in volume. It now very evident that the crest of seed and bulb selling season has past, wever, there is still a large amount business transacted daily, and with armer weather much more would be mplished. The weather continues Id and is holding back the sales of all nder bedding stock that is now in good pply at all the retail stores, Gerani- is, Cannas, Salvias, and such other lock that help in a great way to in- ; the profits of the retail seed 1 have not, up to this time, come ready demand on account of the id nights. People are afraid to put stock out of doors as yet, although e middle of May has passed which is ually the time when all such stock Ian be planted out and be in good de- land. Two more weeks of good trade in U plant stock is assured, as the passing if Memorial Day generally denotes the ailing off in this direction. At Vaughan's Seed Store there is still large amount of business transacted ttch day. While the demand for bulb nd seed stock has been tapering off there [i an increasing demand for vegetable [lants and young stock in all lines of pnuals and bedding plants. Geo. Mohn, I'ho has charge of the plant department, andles all this stock in the most con- enient way. All this small stock comes rom the greenhouses turned out of the ■ots, and each plant is wrapped securely 'i paper. This stock is then placed in ats that will contain four times as iany plants as if the stock was allowed J remain in the pots as is customary at Dme seed houses. Each flat contains a ifferent variety of plants, and each plant eing already securely wrapped, can be laced in a basket or package with little r no trouble so that the customer can arry them away with all ease. Pe- anias, Verbenas, Stocks, Begonias, leliotropes, Vincas, Salvias, Lobelias nd many other popular bedding plants re all handled in this way. Carl Cropp states that the business at lie greenhouses at Western Springs is till holding up beyond his expectations, 'lants of all kinds are in good demand, nd night work has to be resorted to in be packing rooms to keep up with the rders. The demand for coniferous ever- reens for ornamental planting has been ery large this season. Such stock as (iotas, Retinisporas, Juniperus, Ou- ressus, Taxus and other stock of simi- ir character has been in splendid de- SWEET CORN STOWELL'S EVERGREEN, $0.75 per peck, $1.25 per half bushel, $2.25 per bushel ONION SEED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS $0.80 per pound SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 100 " OHIO YELLOW GLOBE ....'.'.'..'..'.'.......'. 1.00 Choice stock and good germination. Crop 1913. OTHER SPECIALTIES ARE: Tomato, Cauliflower, Onion Sets, Cabbage, Onion, Sweet Com, Egg Plant, Pepper and Celery Seed Write for Catalogue and Trade List J. AUG. DRAKE, Seedsman, Chester, N. J. Prom Missouri These gentlemen have "been shown" the great virtues of our SEEDLING SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON and here is how they "come back" at us: -- . G. S. Ramsburg, Springfield, Mo., May 8, 1914. Somersworth, N. H. Dear Sir;— We enclose our check for S5.00 for sev doing fine with it, and have grown some splendid pists. seed of Silver Pink. We ossoms which are a grand color •- pleased. RAUGH BROS. EVERY MAIL BRINGS REPEAT ORDERS. It is the ONE Snap to grow and right now is the time to sow seed for Fall and early Winter blossoms. Don't de'lav. Price of seed $1.00 per pkt.;.1 for $2.50; 7 for $5.00. Cash. t oeiay. j-rice Its color is beautiful— a clear, silvery seasheU pink. Is a strong, stocky grower and the most productive variety in existence. Plants aU sold. If any customer has a surplus of good selling plants, write us. * G. S. RAMSBURG. Somersworth. N. H. mand. The disbudding of the extensive Peony crop on the nursery grounds was commenced the past week. Messrs. Sutherland and Colman, the Eastern representatives of the Leonard Seed Co., have been sending in some splendid business from the Eastern states during the past couple of months. Most of this business is for next season's de- livery. More orders are booked for Eastern trade up to the present time than ever before, which is very gratify- ing to the company. The Onion set crops in the fields in this section are re- ported to be looking well, but a little backward on account of the cold weather. Corn planting in Illinois has only just begun ; one third of the crop is not as yet sown. Traveling representatives of this house report a frost in central Kan- sas, on May 14, that killed Beans and other tender vegetation. Turnip seed is now in the course of preparation, price lists of which will soon be mailed to the trade. Com, Melons, Cucumbers, Squash and much other seed that is planted late is still in good demand. Western seeds- men as a rule are very much dissatis- fied at the selection of Washington, D. C, as the place for their next conven- tion. Washington has the reputation of being a very warm place in June. At Winterson's Seed Store trade of all kinds continues to hold up well. The sale of Boxwoods and Bay trees con- tinues daily, and the boxing and prepar- quite an item of labor and expense. This ing of this large stock for shipment is work has to be done at nights and be- tween times, as the customers in the store daily are entitled to first consideration. An importation of Kentias and Aspidis- tras was received a few days ago from Belgium that are selling out very quickly. Art Robinson, a conductor on the Wa- bash R. K., has at his home on Payne ave., in X)anvine, 111., enough Lettuce for every person in the town. He has about 5000 sq. ft. of it. His lawn, back and sides, is covered with the edible green leaves. The Lettuce lawn is the result of an error on the part of a salesman, a grievous error, tor Mr. Robinson had been reading about the City Beautiful and made an effort to grow a fine lawn. He purchased several pounds of seed, be- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed It DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES. . . BeelprocItT— 8«w It In the Bicbanrn YALAHA, FLA. gf^^ij^««v3 STOCK SIZES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago New York 100 1000 America, pink J1.80 $16.60 Francis King, scarlet. . . 2.00 18.00 Angnata, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St., CHICAaO, ILL. ASTERS Queen of Market. Snowdrift, Crego, Giant Comet, Hohenzollern, Late Branching, etc. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS Spencer, Indiana, U. S. A. Give credit where credit la due — Mention Eschancre PANSIES THflENNKSIRlUN Small Plants, $3.50 per 1000. By mail 60c. per 100. Seed, $1.00 pkg. of 5000. Cash with order F R IFHININfA Grower of the JnestPiHSnS Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Growers of Fu-l List of Flower and Garden Seeds S. M. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON. MICH. j Contract Seed Growers i BEAN. CUCUMBER. TOMATO j Squash, Watermelon, Sweet Coni - — ' " •jleed 1 Thomas J. Grey Co. A F. Braney Peter M. Miller Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 52 South Marhet St., Boston, Mass. 1262 The Florists' Exchange */j^. ., XX ../.// / MichelFs Primroses Primula Chinensis J-^ trade packet 60c.. trade packet SI. 00 Alba Magnifica, white Chiswick Red, red Duchess, white, rosy carmine, yel. eye Holborn Blue Kermesina Splendens, crimson Rose Morn, pink Prize Mixture, even blending, all colors Primula Obconica Gigantea J Trade packet 50c. ) Lilaciua, pale lilac Rosea, pink Alba, white Hybrida Mixed Kermesina, deep crimson Greenhouse Grown Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seeds 100 60c., 1000 S3.26, SOOO $15.00, 10,000 $29.00 Asparagus Hatcheri Seeds 100 Sl.OO. 250 $2.00, 600 $3.25. 1000 $6.C0 MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE Dept. S., 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. ^ LILIES LILIES COLD STORAGE This Stock Always in Demand Per case Giganteum, 7-9 in. (100 to case) . $6.50 Giganteum, 7-9 in. (300 to case) . . 18.00 Giganteum, 8-9 in. (250 to case) . 18.75 Valley, best grade (500 to case) . . 9.50 Valley, best grade (1000 to case) . 18.00 Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade WE GROW COLEUS ALL THE YEAR SOUND Leading Varieties in Smaller Lots Good, Strong, Clean, Well-rooted Cuttings Satiiifaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order A. NAHLIK Succes»r to C. SCHULZE & SON 261-275 LAWRENCE ST., FLUSHING. N. Y. a adTt. In the Bichange Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Reciprocity— gaw It In the Exchange Every subscriber is a prospective buyer, and we have nearly 10,000 of them on our mailing list. Do you want their patronage? Coleus Salvia , , Rooted Cuttings for May 25th, at $5.00 per 1000. 2-in. SALVIA Bonfire, good stock. $2.00 per 100; from rose pots, $2.50 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS Some 5000 left, separate colors, red, white, yel- low and pink, at 2c. each; any quantity. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS $2.50 per 100; same rate per 1000. ASTER PLANTS Outdoor-grown stock, ready June 1st. Queen of the Market and Late Branching, in separate colors, S2.50 per 1000. An assortment of the newer varieties, all labeled, S3-50 per 1000. A few from 2-in. pots, ready now, SIO.OO per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Give credit wberecredit Is dne — Mention G^cbange CANNAS Started Cannas, $2.00 per 100. Cannas from pots, S5.00 per 100, Alsace, Ro- busta, Berat, Bouvler, Buttercup, Humbert, F. Vaughan and Allemania. ZINNIAS and ASTERS. $1.00 per 100, from pots. Queen of the Market, Comet, American Branching, in crim- son, pink, wiiite, lavender and purple. J. B. SHURTLEFF & SON, Cushman Ave., REVERE, MASS. Give credit where credit la due — Mention Exchange Double Fringed Petunias Mixed. Good, strong, healthy plants. 2-in.„ $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. ALYSSUM Double Giant. 2-m., $2.00 per 100. MARGUERITE, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Extra heavy, well branched,. 4-in. S. A. Nutt, 6c.; Buchner, 7c.; Ricard, Sc; Viaud, 8c.; Poitevine, 8c. Nutt, Bucliner and Double Grant, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. lieving he was getting Blue grass and white Clover. He sowed it, but not until it came up did he realize there had been an error. Large quantities of seed grain and flower seed in the store rooms of the A. C. Brown Seed Co., Springfield, lU., was threatened with serious danger when a fire broke out last week in the building adjoining. The fire was extinguished, however, by the department before it reached the seed store. Clereland Seed Trade Nature has been unkind to the planter for a week or ten days by sending severe thunderstorms and cold, so that it has been impossible for him to show his en- his ELMER RAVmiNGS, ™,N.Y. 1 you read tbla advt. In tbe Bxchatice the case may be. His seeds already sown have either been washed out or covered so deeply that they stand no chance of growing, and he hesitates to buy more. However given a warm clear day and he takes heart. This fully explains the ebb and flow in the trade at our seed counters recently and our merchants are not losing hope but expect to find the volume of the Spring business well ahead of previous years. It is true that owing to the scarcity of certain perennials such as Oriental Pop- pies, Hollyhocks, Canterbury Bells and Foxgloves which died out pretty generally last Winter, and to the unusual short- ness of their selling season, sales will fall, behind in this line. However, there is some consolation in the fact that with such a scarcity the sale of annuals and other plants like Snapdragons, Cosmos, Asters, Stocks, is apt to be large, and more than the customary amount of seed is apt to be in demand. The bedding plants, Cannas, Salvias, Geraniums, tuberous Begonias and the like which are coming on the market, are said to be of even better quality than usual, which speaks well for our grow- ers. Seeds of many kinds are running short and hurry-up orders are being sent out to wholesalers almost daily. Lawn grass seed has had an exceptional opportunity to do well and great quantities have been disposed of. Early Potatoes and Asparagus roots have found a ready sale. Early varieties of field Corn seem to be all that farmers are interested in as they seem to think the season too backward to permit their planting late sorts. Oats, they predict, will be high in price next Fall as few have been sown to date in most localities. At Kendel's Seed Store, in common with the other firms, the irregularity of trade is noticed, the rush varying directly with warm suimy days. Potted plants of Bleeding Hearts, Roses and vines of all kinds are being pushed successfully. Gladioli and Dahlia bulbs still sell briskly. B. W. Dulaney, with J. Chas. Mc- CuUough of Cincinnati, was in town last week and reports that in New York State conditions seem to be more backward than here. w. The Alfalfa Seed Case From the Chicago Daily Tribune of Way 16 we learn that the firm of Rosen- berg & Lieberman, wholesale seedsmen of Milwaukee, was fined $400 recently for the fraudulent use of the maUs, of which charge they were indicted last November. It seems that the firm advertised itself as specialists in dry land Montana grown Alfalfa seed, urging that this seed is grown farther north than any, and was a better drought resister than others. The firm also obtained the O. K. of the agri- cultural station of Wisconsin, and called its chief brand "The Government Brand," yet they had purchased Alfalfa seed not only from Europe, but from the section that they had cautioned their customers against, and only a small portion of their purchases of Alfalfa came from Montana. Genuine Alfalfa seed commands a pre- mium of from $1000 to $3000 a car over Alfalfa from Europe, Kansas, Idaho, Nebraska and other sections. This is considered a test case in the seed trade. Seeds in Dixie Land A copy of the Georgia Prosperity Number of The Atlanta Constitution has reached us. This was published on May 12, and is a very voluminous newspaper, and is devoted to the interests in all de- partments of industry in Georgia. Bach section such as building, engineering, agriculture and other leading lines of em- ployment are fittingly represented. We notice a half page advertisement of Bur- pee's seeds. Such publicity in a number like this, must result in good business to that well known Philadelphia seed firm. Catalogs Received HIcSb' Hurserles, Westbury, L. I., N. Y; — Hedges and Screens, a useful little , Egyptian Onion Market Owing to unfavorable conditions in 1913 there was a small demand for Egyp- tian Onions in that year. In consequence considerable loss was experienced by the growers, who restricted their plantings for 1914. The 1914 crop is now esti- mated at about 1,250,000 bags, against 2,000,000 last year. A big demand from abroad is anticipated. There appears to be a good demand from the United States. The first invoices for shipmentB to the United States were presented at the con- sulate recently. Large shipments for Liverpool went forward about 20 days ago. About 75 per cent, of the Egyptian Onions shipped to Liverpool are reshipped to America. Dryland Vegetatio Some notes appear in the daUy consu- lar report of May 5 on the commerce and industries of Northwest India. A para- graph relating to the vegetation of the very dry region of Sind is interesting. The vegetation of Sind (says the report) has certain characteristic features indic- ative of a rainless climate, dry atmos- phere, and sandy soil largely impreg- nated with salt. Chief among these is the large number of plants with small leaves or none at all, and the great variety of grasses. The following trees have no eco- nomic interest: Babul (Acacia Arabiea), Siras (Albizza lebbek), Kandi (Prosopis spicigera), Sissu or Tali (Dalbergia sis- soo) , Bahan or white Poplar, Khan or wild Olive, Lobira (Tecoma undulata), Kamo and Chauri, of the Mangrove fam- ily, Kirar, Pipal and Tamarisk. The Florists' Exchange 1263 The MacNiff Horticultural Company, 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LEADING HORTICULTURAL AUCTION HOUSE OF AMERICA AUCTION SALES of bay trees, palms, bedding plants, etc. SALESDAYS: Every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season from March 1st to luly 1st, and September 15th to December 15th Sales Start at 11 a. m. Send for Auction Catalogue CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WE MAKE PROMPT RETURNS Reeiproflty — Saw 1 Aster Plants AstennumSjSemple s,Coinet, Queen of the Market, Lady Roosevelt, Invincible. Fine plants from field; grown from selected seed; all in sepa- rate colors, $2.50 per 1000; 5000 for $10.00. Stocks, Salvia, Dusty Millers, Vinca variegata, Asparagus ^T^J^" 2>^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Ahlltiinn Eclipse. Strong, HUUlllUn, in bioon,^ 4.inch, $5.00 per 100. Out of 23/^-inch, in bloom, strong, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Lettuce, Beets, Cab- bage and Kohl Rabi Strong field plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. Sweet Potato and Tomato Plants Strong, $1.50 per 1000. Cauliflower Plants Early Snowball, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. Schmidt,'"?™ Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Dracaena Indivisa STRONG PUNTS Out of 5- and 6-inch pots, $20.00 and $30.00 per 100. Net cash. F. O. B. Hoffmans, N. Y. John C. Hatcher, ""^t™' Write them yon read this advt. 1 LOOK LOOK LOOK 20,000 fine Vincas, from 2M-iiich pots, at $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash with order please. Both Phones. State St. Gardens I Southern States | Houston, Texas George Cosh on Vacation The principal topic of interest among the florists at Houston this week was the news of the resignation of George M. Cosh as manager of the Brazos Ilotel Greenhouses. Mr. Cosh built up this splendid business, both practically and commercially, and now leaves it in a splendidly flourishing con- dition. The greenhouses were as well kept and produced as fine growing stock as ever seen in this country, and to Mr. Cosh the praise is due. Ail the em- ployees of the concern, who were very fond of Mr. Cosh, are regretting his leav- ing and will not be easily reconciled to his absence from them. Working both night and day, and at all unseasonable hours, has told somewhat on the energies of the faithful man, but he will now re- cuperate by a much needed rest back at the old family home at Peebles, Scot- land. He sails to New York in a few days, and sometime in June will be found aboard one of the Anchor Line boats for Glasgow. During the Fall months he expects to return to Texas, and with renewed vigor will enter again into business. It goes without saying that the whole of Texas, where Mr. Cosh has so many friends, will wish him bon voyage, a pleasant vacation, and happy return. And now comes the "bush whacking" tradesmen, outside of the legitimate, who sell Easter Lilies on the street for $1 per dozen. Boys chiefly are engaged in this business now, as they were last year, and are peddling them about on the prin- cipal street corners. The Lilies, all out- door grown, have been planted largely among home growers, not in the business commercially otherwise. These have put the stock on the market regardless of right prices which is most demoralizing to the legitimate trade in this line. The premium list committee of the State flower show has been at work dur- ing the week in getting up an elaborate schedule. It is proposed that the show will start about November 16, and last three days. As competition is open to all growers "in the country, applications for the lists of prizes should now be sent to R. O. Kerr of Houston, that their names may be entered on the mailing list. All flowers seasonable during Novem- ber will be solocited, also all kinds of floral decorative work. Among the pre- miums will be one for best wedding deco- ration in 15ft. X 15ft. of floor space. In- cidental to this, any couple contemplat- ing matrimony are invited to use these decorations in the show haU — the man- agement will gladly furnish clergyman and license if necessary ! Another elaborate feature will be a prize for the best banquet table decora- tion set for 24 persons, also luncheon table for six persons. It is expected to have Chrysanthemum competitions from all over the country, for the prizes in cash will be adequate inducement to bring them. Texas is again outdoing itself in rain, and when it rains it pours. Within 24 hours this week 5.38in. of rain fell in Houston — the greatest amount for the time, ever recorded in the city. F^uneral work . incidental to the elabo- rate funeral of I. S. Myer brought a big business to practically all the trade. On May 1, We Printed Our ADVANCE PRICES roR IMPORTATIONS French, Dutch, German Dill DO and Japanese DULDO Please write for the Booklet. Get our final figures. l^^Write now. Vaughan's Seed Store S^v^y^^k s due — Megtion Exchange Incidental to the departure this week of Mr. Cosh and S. J. Mitchell, for New York, and in a few days thereafter for Europe, Robert C. Kerr, the newly elected president of the Texas State Florists' Ass'n, gave these gentlemen a farewell luncheon at his home. Other invited guests were City Park Commis- sioner Brock, I. M. Johnson and Arthur T. Boddington of New York City. It was a most fortunate occurrence that Mr. Boddington had just arrived in the city, most timely for the occasion, and his presence added much to the joviality and zest of the luncheon. After the luncheon Messrs. Kerr and Mitchell had their autos in waiting, and made a 32 mile run to Dickinson with the party, where an- other pleasant time was had visiting the greenhouses of E. E. Stone of Dickinson, also the Amaryllis houses of Harry J. Condron. The hospitality of these gen- tlemen was a supplemental pleasure of the day, and Mr. Boddington enjoyed, very much, the discussion with Mr. Con- dron as regards the great success he has achieved with his bulbs. Mr. Boddington, incidental to his visit to the Waco convention, is making an extensive tour of the State, and later of other Southern cities where he is ce- menting warm friendships with the flo- rists, and doing a surprisingly large busi- ness in bulbs. He took occasion to ex- press the fact that but for his reading the account of Texas as given in The Ex- change he should never have been here, and when he saw the description of the movement as printed therein, he immedi- ately made up his mind to come. Messrs. Cosh and Mitchell will travel much of Scotland together, and Mr. Mitchell will then make an extended trip of principal points of the Continent, re- turning to Houston late in the Fall. Robert C. Kerr of this city has been appointed the delegate from Texas to the S. A. P. and O. H. convention to be held at Boston next August. S. J. Mitchell. SEASONABLE STOCK ,00 x. ACHYRANTHES. Rooted Cuttings.J0.76 JT.C 2M-in 2.60 20.C ANTIRRHINUM (Buxton's and Rams- burg's Strains). Rooted Cuttings.. CA^fN AS. A. Bouvler, 2.60 20.00 Chas. Henderson, L. Patty 1.86 Prea. McKinley, Pres. Meyer, Louise, D. Harum &Mad.Crozy 2.25 1. D. Elsele, Eipress and King IVY, GERMAN. Rooted Cuttings.. 1.00 8.00 2>i-in 2.60 20.00 MESteMBRYANTHEMUMS. 3H-in. 6.00 PELARGONIUMS. Mixed. 3H-in.. 7.00 PETUNIAS. Rooted Cuttings 75 7.00 Variegated and Purple 2}f-ii>... 2.50 20.00 Variegated and Purple 3H-in..6.00 60.00 SALVIA. Rooted Cuttings l.OO 8.00 2)i-in 2.60 20.00 VINCAS 86.00, S8.00 and 10.00 VERBENAS, Lemon. 2>i-in 6.00 3H-in 10.00 THE PECKHAM FLORAL CO. R. F. D. No. 16S FAIRHAVEN, MASS Write them yog read this advt. In the Exchange CANNAS D. Harum. $1.50; $1.85; B. Beauty, $2.60; Kate Gray. $1.25; Bouvier, $1.86. AH per ion REX BEGONIAS. Mixed. $3.00 per lOa GERANIUMS, Buchner. S. A. Nutt, and mixed. $1 85 per 100. ASPARAGUS Spnnterl. $1.76 per 100. SCOTTII FERI^. 4-in.. 10c.; 6-m.. 15c. J. H. DANN & SON, WESTFIELD, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Every subscriber is a prospective buyer, and we have nearly 10,000 of them on our mailing list. Do you want their patronage? 1264 The Florists' Exchange Seeds with a Lineage Florists and Gardeners should know that at Raynes Park, London, England, Messrs. James Carter & Co. have the finest and most complete testing and trial grounds in the world. Their equipment and the unique methods employed guarantee the quality of their seeds. For generations they have been cultivating, selecting and perfecting until Te s te d have reached the highest percentage of purity and ger- mination. In England, where the art of gardening is most highly developed. Carter's Seeds rank first. Ask any gardener with experience in Great Britain — he will know Carter. In America, Carter's Seeds have achieved a tremendous success both on large estates and in smaller gardens. We import these seeds direct from Raynes Park and carry a com- plete stock at our Boston warehouses. We issue an American Catalogue, with all prices in American money. It includes selected varieties of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, with valuable directions for planting and cultivation. A copy of this Catalogxte will be mailed you FREE. Write for it today. Carter's Tested Seeds^ Inc. 122 Chamber of Commerce Bldg.. Boston, Mzkss. Canadian Branchi Toronto, Ontario. -TO THE TRADE- HENRY MEHE, Quedlinburg, Germany ^^^^"^^™ (Established m 1787) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS , Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Sci Larkspurs, Na: etc. Catalogue free on applic HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES Cmlxed). The most perfe. . — u r__,_^.u__._ ,, -'• "0 per oz.. S1.75 per Ji oz., Sl.OO per J-s 02. Postage paid. most beautiful in the -v The Finest Existing Lichen Moss T. LEIDENIUS, Abo. Finland Reclproctty— Saw It In the Eschange The Snegt strain of Pansles in the world. Introducer and Grower of all the Leading Novelties. Highest Award at Mannheim, 1907. Catalogue free on appUcation. prbdbrick: roemer Quedlinburg, Germany BEDDING PLANTS SCAIULE AGERATUM. Blue and white GERANIUMS. In bud and bloom; 2H 2}^ COLEUS, Verachafleltll and Golden Bedder DRACAENA Indivisa _ BOSTON FERN RUNNERS. From bench, J2.60 per 100, $18.80 per 1000. WILLIAM MEARS, Rumson Give credit where credit 1b dne — Uentlon 30.00 N.J. SOUTHERN STATES-Continued Fort Worth, Texas Activity Follonrs the Convention Texas florists have been kept mov- ing since the convention, and especially those in this immediate vicinity. The boys seemed to think it was time to get busy again after taking a couple of days for our Texas meeting. It may have been remorse, caused from the tak- ing of a little time off, for florists in general seem to think that a day away from business is a day stolen. Or it may have been the enthusiasm caused from rubbing elbows with fellow florists which made us get to work all the harder, but it certainly is a fact tiat we have worked harder. Trade has been very good in all lines the past week. Mother's Day, as usual, caused the florists to wish that every ear of corn was a Carnation. The only question was, How many can we get. It seems pretty difficult to per- suade the majority of peopk that it is at all proper to wear anything but a white Carnation. Of course we have already gone the limit in talking colored flowers in honor of mothers living, and advertising this in the papers, for the only reason we couldn't sell five times as many white was because we couldn't 1 get them. After going to this trouble and expense, imagine our feelings when our leading morning paper came out. OUR MOTTO:-The Best The Market Affords Place Your Import Orders Now for fall Delivery, 1914 LILIUM GIGANTEUMS LILIUM MULTIFLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK HorticultureJ Importers and Exporters tliiukiug to be very helpful, with this headline in a very prominent place : Don't Forget to Wear a White Carnation All of our talk, advertising, and efforts had, with nearly ever sale, to be repeated. People who had been con- verted to the other way were then sure they were wrong. Planting has been going on at a good rate this week, that is, when it hasn't been raining. The bulk of the Spring planting of bedding stock is usually over at this time, but the continued cool weather and frequent rains have kept it very much alive. In faot, bedding threatens to continue right into the Sum- Next Year's Convention L. J. Tackett President Fort Worth Florists' Qub. newly elected press representative ol Texas State Florists' Association. convention in Ft. Worth, and we are going to make it a big one. I received a letter from Mr. Cosh, our secretary, in which he says : "The membership list is still growing very rapidly, and I believe we will have a very much larger associa- tion than we first expected." Watch us grow ! The association is coming to Ft. Worth next year, several hundred strong, and here I want to in- vite, in the name of the State Association and the local association, all who are interested in the business, wherever he I or she may be, to come and meet with I us.^ Come and share the good fellowship ' wiibh is sure to pervade such a crofwd of real "good fellows." Ft. Worth wel- comes you ; Texas welcomes you. W. J. Bakee. San Antonio, Texas The iSan Antonio Florists' Society held its regular monthly meeting, May 11, and admitted three more members, thereby now having representatives of practically every floral concern in this ciity. Reports of the State convention were made by the local president and vice- president. A committee was appointed to report at the next meeting on ways and means and the advisability of holding a local flower and plant stow some time this Fall. Business has been very brisk the past week, but flowers are showing the effect of Summer heat. Chris. Hatjsee, Jr. De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Leiden. Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogue free ■ appBeation lilte credit where credit Is due— Mention KTelinn^y« Miscellaneous Stock GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, 3M-!n.. $6.00; S-in J4.00. Poltevlne, 3H-in.. $6.00; 2H-in.. $3.50 Double General Grant, 3H-in., $6.00; 2i^-in. CANNAS. President McKinley. 3H-in., $6.00. King Humbert, SJ^-in.. $8.00. Mixed Can- nas, SJi-in.. $5.00 VINCAS. Variegated. 3H-in., $6.00. ROSE GERANIUMS. 3-in., $5.00. GERMAN IVY. 2K-in., $3.00. BEGONIAS. Vernon, 2H-in.. $4.00. Erfordl, AGERATUM. ' 2H-in., $3.00. DUSTY MILLER. 2H-in., $4.00. VERBENAS. 2H-in.. $3.00. HELIOTROPES. 3K-in., $6.00; 2Ji.in., $4.00. PETUNIAS. Dreer's Strain. 2H-in., $3.00. SWEET ALYSSUM. Little Gem. 2}i-in.. $2.60. SNAPDRAGONS. 2H-in., $3.00. COLEUS. Verschaffeltll, 2H-in., $2.50. Gold- en Bedder, 2K-in., $2.60. Queen Victoria, 2H-in., $2.50. SALVIA 2K-in., $3.00. ' LEMON VERBENAS. 3-in., $6.00. 1 MAD. SALLEROI. 2H-in., $2.50. COB/EA Scandens. .05 ! MONEY Mart. .05 All at 100 rate. R.A.ELLIOTT,Morristown,N.J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bicbange ENGLISH IVY Strong, buahy plants, 4-in.pot>,per 100 $14.00 PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. ; credit Is doe — Mention Blichaiigi CECIL BROWN pota, ready for shift. ig planta, $6.00 per 100. pots, ready for shift, Cash whh order, pleaae. J. W. C. Sealy, Lynbrook, L. I., N. Y. I read this advt. In the Bichange confer a favor upon us of The Florists' Exchange 1265 ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Fine, strong, well-rooted Cuttings. Early Snow, Maud Dean, Tellow BonnaSon, White Bonnafion, Patty, Comoleta, Paciflc Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow. J1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Unaka, Harvard, Dolly Dimple, Roman Gold, Money Maker. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. W. R. Brook, December Gem, fine Thanksgiving White. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Chadwlck Supreme, White Chadwick, Golden Chadwick, Pink Gem. J2.50 per 100. Sold up to June 10th. POMPONS. Souvenir d'Or, QuinoU, Lulu, Miss JuUa, W. Diana, Garza, J. Lagravere. $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Special price on M. Bonnafion and M. Dean in large quantities. I have 100,000 Cuttings in sand now, and can fill orders on most varieties at once. ARTHUR COOMBS. Wholesale Florist >Vest Hartford , Oonn. i advt. In the Excha Bargain Prices To May 30th FINE STOCK 100 1000 M. Bonnafion SI 25 SIO 00 M. Dean 125 10 00 Early Snow- 1 50 11 00 Patty 1 50 11 00 Comoleta 1 50 11 00 P. Supreme 1 25 10 00 M. Bailey 1 50 11 00 S. Advance 125 10 00 G. Glow 150 1100 Chas. Razer 125 10 00 Chrysolora 1 25 10 00 Unaka 125 10 00 Harvard 150 1100 R. Gold 150 1100 M.Julia 150 1100 Garza 150 1100 Lulu 150 1100 J. Lagravere. 150 1100 I have 60,000 stock plants to cut from and have a great many thousands of each of these varieties striking root. These prices are for a few days only. This stock is guaranteed perfect Also a few thousands Ricard GERANIUMS ARTHUR COOMBS Wholesale Florist WEST HARTFORD, CONN. Reciprocity — Sa Yellow Bonnafion White Bonnaffon Polly Rose Yellow Frost Helen Frick Papsworth 'Mum Rooted Cuttings All at fSmlth's Advance $1.50 Early Snow p. XOO J HaUlday n"^n«o 1 ^"''^^ p. 1000 Lpaclflc Supreme All at r Chas. Razer *''7rfn J Wells' Late Pink En^ehard [ fis.OO DoHy Dimple Roman Gold J p. 1000 I ChrysoloTa 3000 3H-in. Vlncas, S7.00 per 100. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES QUIDNICK, R. I. (J. H. Gushing, Prop.) P. O. Anthony. R. I. " ' •■ " ' It In the Exchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH © CO. ; Exchange Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings April and May delivery. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. 2)i-in. pot3, $2.50 per 100, following varieties: Pink Shaw Patty Yellow Bonnaffon Wm. Turner Golden Glow Amortta Unaka (Early Pink) Early Snow United States Cut Flower Co. j SOUTHEKN STATES-Continned Montgomery, Ala. Motlier's Day was a grand success, the increase over last year being 67 per cent., owing to judicious advertising. Carna- tions had the call, and there was plenty — price $1.25 per doz for white, and $1 for pink and red. Roses were sold out early, as well as Sweet Peas and Antirrhinums. Paterson sent out neat folders in his monthly bills announcing Mother's Day and the necessity of placing orders early. A large amount of advanced orders were got. The wholesale trade was good, but came in at the last moment, necessitating extra hours of labor. Business keeps up, with increased orders for funeral designs. Catalog trade is on the wane, but has doubled over last year. Retail plantB were nearly sold out. The work of clear- ing decks tor the coming year has begun, which is quite a relief to the working force. Haygood Paterson and W. C. Cook re- turned home from Atlanta and report a great time, but did not get any chance to visit the greenhouses in that city. W. C. Cook. Chrysanthemums TOMATO PLANTS, Earllan Sl.OO per Dwarf Cham- E. A. WALLIS ® CO., Berlin, N. J. Write them yoo read this adyt. In the Exchange New Orleans, La. U. J. Virgin is doing a prosperous May business and has been cutting a large number of Gladioli and Lilies, for funeral Mr. Papworth, of the Metairie Ridge Norsery Co., and a crew have been plant- ing oujt a carload of evergreen on a track of land in Ocean Springs. An interesting event of the past week was a society wedding at Hazlehurst, Miss. The church was elaborately deco- rated with palms ajid the choicest flowers, of the season. The bride carried an ex- nuislte shower bouquet of Lilies of the Valley, while her attendants carried bas- kets of Marguerites artistically arranged with fern. The Orchid Store had its windows ap- propriately decorated as a welcoming tribute to the Shriners. who held their convention here this week. Lavender or- chids, arranged in baskets and tied with loops of lavender chiffon, were placed on each side of the window, while in the center surrounding the word "Welcome," were Asnaragus, also Maidenhair ferns. The N. 0. College of Oratory held its commencement exercises this week, and Seasonable Plants and Cuttings SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Miscellaneous Stock Begonia Chatelaine, 2K-in. Daisy, True Boston Yello Rooted Cuttings Daisy, True Boston Yello 2>i-in Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in Dracaena Indivisa, 5-in English Ivy. Strong 4-in ... . Gardenia VeltchU. 2Ji-in... Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2-in. 2.00 17.60 Geraniums, Gladiolus America Finest bulbs 2.00 14.00 Hydrangea Otaksa.^ 2Jf -in. .. . 4.00 35.00 Hydrangea. Best French i 6.00 Petunia, Double White.' " 'iH-ia 2!50 20.00 Smilax. 2)i-in 2.50 20.00 Snapdragon Nelrose. Rooted Cuttings 5.00 40.00 Snapdragons, Silver Pink, Yel- low, White, Red, 2}i-in 4.00 35.00 Cuttings of above 2.00 15.00 Vinca Variegata. 2-!n 2.50 20.00 Vinca Variegata. Strong 4-in . . 10.00 Cyclamen Seedlings The following, $3.50 per 100. S30.00 per 1000: Bright Christmas Red, Bright Pink, Flesh Pink, White with Red Eye, Pure White. 2Ji-in. pots of above, S5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Sahnon (Wonder of Wandsbek). 2Ji.In., $8.00 per 100. 250 or more at 1000 rate. Feras Boston Fems, well established bench plants. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Send for Complete Catalogue of Plants and Cutting! For other stock, see Classified Paget 1292-93-94 Whitmani compacta, strong, bench plants, 5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Fems for Fern Dishes, fine, well estab- Khed, in all varieties, 2>i-inch, 83.00 per 100. Rose Plants : Klllarney BrUUant. Mrs. Geo. Shawye Double White Kll HilUngdin.'.'."!!!! White Klllarney... PinkKlUarney.... Own Root Grafted 100 1000 100 1000 830.00 $250 $35.00 $300 ■ 7.60 60 17.60 160 7.60 60 12.50 120 Prices on all c Beauty, 100 $8.00, application. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Alice Salomon. Early white. . $5.00 $40.00 Chieftain (Pink like Bonnaffon). 5.00 40.00 Wm. Turner and Brutus 4.00 35.00 White, and Pink Chadwick 3.00 26.00 The following. S3.00 per 100. $20.00 per 1000:" White Eaton. Early Snow, E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood Hall, White Frick, Nonin, Chrysolora, Yellow Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Merry Jane, Dolly Dimple, Comoleta, W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink;Frick, Winter Cheer, Hlrondale, Harvard, Cul- llngfordU, Pink Gem, Ramapoi The following, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000: Ivory, Polly Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance, Jones (Bonnaffon selected stock). Yellow Polly Rose, Golden Glow, Unaka, Pink Ivy, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Amortta, McNiece Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered •MUMS. Rooted Cuttings. 100 $2.00, 1000 $17.50; 2K. 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00. ROMAN J. IRWIN 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK C A N N A S ALTERNANTHERAS Pa trie and Italia. GERANIUMS, 4 varieties, my selec- tion, 3- and 3 J^-in pots 5 00 Red and Yellow. 2M-in pots. COLEUS. 10 varieties 2 00 PETUNIAS. From double seed ... . 260 SALVIAS. 2M-in pots 2 00 CANNA King Humbert 6 00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware. Ohio BEGONIAS ERFORDI and LUMIN- OSA. 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Samuel Cochburn & Sons, 233rd SI. and Verio Ave. WOODIAWN, NEW YORK CITV (Bronx) HARDY PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTING Pot-grown stocic is mucii better tiian field-grown if you are after quick, satisfactory results. HOLLYHOCKS. LYCHNIS Chalcedonica VERONICA LongifoUa SubsessUis PHYSOSTEGIA Virginlca. Extra Casliwitliordel Satisfaction guaranteed. ead this advt. In the jfixchange The Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERVMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE, OHIO W.E.KING, Little Silver, N.J. GItc credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange BELLAMY BROS. FLORISTS 319 Onondaga Ave, SYRACUSE, N.y Give credit where credit Ig dne — Mention Exchange Qyr Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT 1 USE FOR RESULTS 1266 The Florists' Exchange .yEH^Ii&l^SR«#ilBl£Q^Rfl#^ PRIME STOCK— ON OWN ROOTS SUMMER GROWN— WINTER RESTED FTesb. H. T. Anny MuUer. Pink Baby Raiibfa.! Baby Crimson Rambler BaU of Snow. Whitr, H. P > Belle. Blush, a'g FI«h,H.T It. YcUow.Tm , Red Q'g PoL . 4.00 36.00 3.50 30.00 10. 3.00 25.00 10. 3.00 27.60 10. 3.00 27.60 12. _„.„„„, •„ o . „ 3.00 25.00 10. Captain Hayward, Red, H. P 4.60 40.00 10. Carlsslma. Hesh. H. W_ Q'g 3.00 25.00 10. Coquette des Alpes. Wbke, H. P 4.00 36.00 10. CUmblng American Beauty. Red 5.00 46.00 16. Climbing White Maman Cachet 3.60 30.00 15. Debutante, Pink H. W Duchesse de Brabant. Pink, Tea. .. . EtoUedeLyon. Yellow, Tea - ■ - ■ " ■ H. w., a-g.... R^Cl' Pink, Tea.. ,ReJcl-gN Jeanne d'Arc. White Baby Rambler. Keystone, Yel. Cl'g Pol Mme. Caroline Testout, Pink, H. T. __ _ Mme. Charles Wood. Red, H. P 4.00 35.00 10. Mme. Jenny Guillemot. 100 1000 100 Yel, H. T. »3.60 $30.00 »12. Mme. Jules Grolez, Pink, H. T 3.50 30.00 Giant of Battles, Red^ H, Graf Zeppelin. Helen Good. ,i£sii"Not a Surplus or Culls, BUT Special Crops for I May Planting A few of 250 ifl Spring List of 3.00 27.60 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 3.60 30.00 12. 3.60 30.00 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 16. 4.60 40.00 12 Mme. Franzisca Kruger. Yel, T. MUe. Helene Cambler. Yel, H. T. , Marechal Niel. Yellow, Q'g Marie Louise, Pink, Tea Mary Washington. White. Q'g ... , Mignonette. Pink. Pol Mrs. A. R. Waddell. Yel, H. T. Mrs. Taft, Crimson Baby Philadelphia Crimson Rambler. Q... Phyllis. Pink Baby Rambler „ . Prairie Oueen, Pink Prairie Rena Robbins. Yellow. H. T. . .'. Robert Duncan. Crimson. H. P Safrano. Yellow. Tea Pink.a'g ton. White. H.- 3.00 27.60 3.60 30.00 3.00 25.00 3.60 30.00 3.0O 25.00 3.50 30.00 3.00 26.00 4.60 40.00 4.00 35.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 Sir Thomas Up PinkB. South Orange Perfection, Pink H.W. 3.00 26.00 10. . . 3.00 27.50 10. Trier. White, C Vick's Caprice, White Dorothy Perkins. Cl'g.. White Maman Cochet. Q'g Te R.. Smith. Pink, ..:<^LEEDLEfi?ffia.« Reciprocity— Saw I Rose Novelties OLD GOLD. An improved Fire Flame. 12 petals; semi-double; most glorious color of any Rose grown. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. MRS. FRED. K. VANDERBILT. Deep orange red. A distinct Rose, not only an aristocrat, but a beauty. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. KILLARNEY NELMORE. The only double pink with a clean outoide petal, shading to Killamey Queen in the center. $9.00 per doz. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK. The new La France; produced more money for us than any Rose on the place. 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. SUNBURST. Own Root. $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. The 42-petaI Richmond. A Rose having enough petals to make it a twelve months' Rose. $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY. 2ii-m. pots, $75.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER MYERS ^ SAMTMAN A. L. RANDALLco. w«t«n Agent. cHcstnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Beclproelty— Saw It In tie Kiclisnge The Queen of flowers-The ROSE MILADT and SUNBURST. Own root, S12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. MBS. GEORGE SHAWTER. Own root, SIO.OO per 100; $90.00 per 1000; grafted, $17.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. - Plants ready for shipping at once. VERBENA PLANTS FOR SALE MT MARYLAND. Own root, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. KILI/ARNKT, WHITE KILI^AR- NET, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and RAISERm. Own root, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000; grafted, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, .'. Bloomsburg, Pa. SOUTHERN STATES— Continned the palms for decorations were furnished by U. J. Virgin. The florists here were kept right busy this week, owing to the funeral of Louis Oscar Fried, which was held in Gretna on Friday afternoon. He 'was a sailor on the U. S. battleship Arkansas, who fell victim of a bullet of a Mexican "sniper" Wednesday, April 22, when the U. S. forces occupied Vera Cruz. It was a general holiday in Gretna out of resi)ect to the memory of the young sailor. M. B. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange Rose Plants Own Root, 2M-inch. Strong, healthy stock. 100 1000 Pinlt and White Killarney J4.00 J35.00 •iTOry 3.00 18.00 Kalserin 4.00 35.00 3.50 30.00 Pink Killarney. 3-m.. 4.60 40.00 United States Cut flower Ce. ELMIRA, N. Y. It la Surplus Roses offer the following 150 Mrs Taft. 3M-m- lOO W. R. Smitll. 3H 200 Kaiserin Aug. Vic. 3-m 6.00 n : 6.00 Valentin Burgevin's Sons KINGSTON, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange F. E.— ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE LouisTille, Ky. Local Stock Scarce Louisville florists are finding a demand far in excess of the supply of local grown stocks at present. Several dark, cold days have curtailed the growth of out-ofnJoor goods considerably, and grecnhonse stock has not been showing up as well as, it should. However, busi- ness is good, and it is an easy matter to get plenty of stock from Chicago and Cincinnati markets. The race meeting which is in progress in Louisville is help- ing business to a marked degree, and funeral work has been extremely good. B. G. Reimers, one of the East End florists, said that the past two months have proved the best in his experience, and business at present is very satisfactory. A large quantity of cemetery planting has kept the force busy for weeks, and a good deal of bedding work has been han- dled for the fine residences in his section of the city. The death of John C. C. Mayo, of Paintsville, Ky., counted the largest capi- talist and mineral land owner in Ken- tucky, gave the florists all over the State large quantities of work. Paintsville is located in eastern Kentucky and a good deal of the work went to Cincinnati, O.. and Huntington, W. Va., but Louis^ yille, Lexington, Frankfort and Ashland florists came in for a goodly share of the memorials. Nick Pontrich reports business as lively with him at present. All sorts of out- door planting is being done, most of it for fine residences. A world of flower window box work is also in demand. The Stewart Dry Goods 'Co. has dis- continued its cut flower department. Mother's Day was extensively cele- hrated in Louisville this year. Several of the leading florists were completely out of Carnations and other flowers as early as Saturday night, and in some instances the shops had to close up. The combination of Derby Day and Mother's Day was a good one, and no one expected such a rush as that which took place. One of the leading newspapers used a full sheet in advertising the day, and several of the leading florists took part in a big co-operative advertisement. Mrs. Lily M. Tiegel, who for some years has been connected with the shop of Mrs. C. B. Thompson, is now with Henrv Fnch's new store on Fourth st, near Broadway. Herbert Walker, of the F. Walker Co., has leased a building on Chestnut st., be- SPECIAL PLANT SALE 100 VINCAS. SH-in., strong.... $7.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading varieties. Pompon and large flowering, 2}^in. pots 3.00 DAHLIAS, SHOW. Ara- bella and Bird of Passage. 4.00 DAHLIAS, POMPON. Carol 4.00 COLEUS. Strong, 2}i-iB., six varieties 2.50 SALVIAS. 2M-m-, from cut- tings 2.50 SALVIAS. . 2-in., from seed. . 2.00 VINCAS. Extra strong, 4-in.. 8.00 AGERATUM. 2M-in., strong 2.50 To secure advantage of these pricea it will be necessary to men- tion this advertisement. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. AfEWGOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRACAENA Indivisa. 3-in.. $6.00; 4-m, tlOM; 6-in., »25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2>i-m., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Per- kins and Buciiner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., S5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS 3-in., lOc.s 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA variegata. 2-in., 2c. each; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus 2-yroId clumps, from bed. $10.00 per 100. SCARLET SAGE, ZURICH; ALTERNAN- THERA, red and yeUow; COLEUS Verschaf- feltU and Golden Bedder; AGERATUM, blue; HELIOTROPE and CIGAR PLANT; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. GEO. W. EMMANSri^ewton. N. J. Bedding Stock a Specialty GERANIUMS. In 4-in. pota, bud and bloom. S. A. Nutt. J. VUud, Poitevlne, Gloire de France, Salmon, La Favorite, Ricard. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. AGERATUM. 2H-in.. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per ' 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. 2H-in.. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; 4-in„ $6.00 per 100. VIuTbENA. 2H-in.. $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 2J^.in *"■=" — '"" •"" "" HELIOTROPE. ROSE GERANIUMS. $6.00 per 100. CANNAS. $6.00 per 100. VINCA VarieSata. 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. 2K-in, 2 to 4 Tines, $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per lOOa 2H-in.. $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DOUBLE ALYSSUM Cash witi EUU Dll EV Successor to E. L. RILEY, . n. IflLCI, R. F. D. No. 2, TRENTON. N. ROSE GERANIUMS Out of 4-in. pots. . . . $7.00 NIEREMBERGIA Out of 3-in. pots. 6.00 Out of 2-in. pots 2.60 Double White PETUNIAS Out of 4-in. pots, cut for funeral work S.OO Variegated STEVIA Out of 2.in. pots 2.00 AGERATUM Blue, out of 3-in. pots . . 3.00 Scarlet SAGE Out of 3-in. pots 3.00 AMPELOPSIS VeltchU Out of 2.in. pots. . 2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY Large leaf, 2 and 3 plants to pot 5.00 White or Green variegated, out of 3-in. pots. 5.00 White or Green variegated, out of 2-in. pots 2.60 CLEMATIS Panlculata Out of 3-in. pots. . 6.00 Seedlings 60 GLECOMA (Ground Ivy). Out of 3-in. pots. 3.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Out of 3-in. pots. 6.00 PARLOR IVY Out of 3-in. pots 3.00 Cash with order. SAMUEL V. SMITH 3323 Goodman St., Philadelphia, Pa. DRAC^NAS 6-rach, 30 cts. 6-inch, 25 cts. 4-inch, 15 ct». A trial will convince you WM. EHMANN, Corfu, N. V. ■ adTt. In the The Florists' Exchange 1267 Roses Grafted and Own Root Send for list. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS Thanksgiving Queen. Unaka. $4.00 per 100 :$30.00 per 1000. Dolly Dimple, Etise Papworth, Intensity, 'Eaton. Unaka. •fordll. Dr. Enguehard, Early Snow, Golden Glow. Geo. Kalb, Glory of the Pacific, H. W. Rieman, Jennie Nonin, Money Maker, Mayor ajor Bonnaf- 'ion. Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, Robt. Halli- ^y. Smith's Advance, White BonnaSon, Wm. " ' ' "• " Lincoln. ■ 100. $15.00 per 1000. CANNAS In 30 Varieties pota, strong plants. $6.0 Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots 100 .ALYSSUM 2M-in, ACHYRANTHES, 5 sorts 2>i-m. ABUTILON SavltzU 2)i-iii, ABUTILON SavitzU 3 -in, AGERATUM, Blue and White.. . .2}i-in, AGERATUM, Blue and White.. . .3}i-in, ALTERN ANTHER AS 2K-in AMPELOPSIS VeitchU 3 -in, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 2}i-in ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 3 -in. BEGONIAS, VarleUes for Basket .2>i-in. DRACAENA Indivlsa 4 -in. DRACAENA Indivlsa 5 -in. DRACAENA Indivlsa 7 -in. ENGLISH rVY 4 -in. FEVERFEW, Double White 2}i-in. FUCHSIAS, Double and Single.. .ZJi-in. FUCHSIAS, Double and Single.. .3K-in. iFORGET-ME-NOT 2}i-in. GERANIUMS, Double and Slngle3H-in. Special Varieties 3i^-in. Double and Single. . : 2K-in. Ivy-leaved Double 3H-in. Fragrant Rose, etc 3H-in. Fancy-leaved 3>4-in. HELIOTROPE 2>i-ia. HELIOTROPE 3H-in. IVY, German 2Ji-in. LEMON VERBENAS .3 -in. LEMON VERBENAS 2)i-in. LOBELIA, New Double Blue 214-in. LOBELIA, New Double Blue 3 -in. tOBELIA, Dwarf and TralUng... .2X-in. MOONVINE, True White 2)i-in. MOONVINE, True White 4 -in. PETUNIAS, Single Fringed 2 Ji-in. SALVIAS 2Ji-in. ■SALVIAS 4 -in. SWAINSONA Alba 2Ji-in. «TEVIA, Compacta and Varle- TROPAEOLUM, Double 2 Ji-in. 4.00 TRADESCANTI A 2>i-in. 3.00 VINCASVarlegataandEleean8....3 -in. 6.00 VINCA Variegata 4 -in. 10.00 VERBENAS 2)i-ui- 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE WOOD BROTHERS FISHKILL, N.Y. tween Third and Fourth. It will be rd- modeled at once, a store front built to it, and the greenhouses moved from the pres- ent quarters to the new building. The lot is 70ft. X 200ft. Mrs. M. D. Reimers had the formal opening of the New Gait House, which has been remodeled. This hotel is one of the oldest and best known in the South, but of late had tended to become a family hotel. New management has changed the old place a great deal and it is coming back to life. Thirty tables were set for the opening, and special decorations were used on all of the tables, besides a lot of decorative plants. Miss Nellie Abel, from the C. B. Thompson shop, has returned from a trip to Atlanta, Ga., where she attended the grand meeting of the Mystic Shrine. The Louisville delegation of Shriners was out for fun, and it is said that they took the leading part in all of. the fun making. A rube band accompanied' the Louisville crowd, and made a big hit with a sign, which the leader carried which read, "Coarse Hair Temple, Louisville, Ky.", meaning the Kosiar Temple. M. H. Skalowski, a large caterer of Nashville, Tenn., Who is building a new restaurant and English tea garden, has decided to erect greenhouses to supply flowers for use in the restaurant. He expects to secure a large piece of land for the gardens, and will have expert greenhouse men from the East to confer with him on the arrangements. The Chattanooga Floral Co., of Chattanooga, Tenn., capitalized at $5,000, has asked for a certificate of incorpora- tion. TTie incorporators are F. L. Lind- say, J. R. Huff and F. Giddings. Schmaus Bros., of Paducah, Ky., are handling a large amount of blooming plants at present. Cut flowers are aJso in good demand, and the greenhouses are doing nicely. G. D. C. Nashville, Tenn. The past two weeks have been unusu- ally dry and cool, and as a result we are just in the midst of the Peony season where we should, under normal condi- tions, have been well through. Peonies are not first class in quality this year, though they are better than they were last year. The early varieties, especially, were badly hurt by the late frosts. Growers in this locality are learning that it does not pay one year in three to grow the first earlies. ISvery one has his stock well on the way for next season. There is little planted in the open field this Spring, so far as we can learn. Wc have so many dry Summers that growers have found it does more injury to the stock to set it in the field than it does good. Sweet Peas from the open are appear- ing in small numbers and the quality so far as we have seen is not good. They bid fair to give a good, crop this season, however. Roses are not over plentiful, but the quality is good. There is a decided short- age in 'Carnations in some quarters. The cool Spring has kept the quality pretty good, however. The seed business has about closed for the season except that there are heavy sales of Cow Peas and Soy Beans. This latter is becoming more popular as a field crop every season. I visited Mr. Oorbett's place and found him sold out clean. He says that the plant business has t>een extra good this season. His neighbor, Mr. Waine, is also absolutely cleaned out. .Toe Brown, of Lischey's gardens, has done heavy business in all kinds of bed- ding plants and shrubs. ,Ioe is in much better health this year than he was last, and the business ^ows it. T. H. .Toy was out of the city when we called the past week. Hi.s firm has a s-ood supply of cut flowers of all kinds. McTntyre Bros, continue to cut the best iSnapdragons we have ever seen in the city. Geny Bros, informed us that they had sold out on almost all kinds of bedding plants and that they were finding it hard to secure plants for late orders. M. W. B. Canal Dover, Ohio. — Betscher Bros, report they are cutting early Peonies and will have a big cut for Memorial Day, their stock being exceptionally fine this year. ROSES GRAFTED Size 100 1000 Killarncy Brilliant - - - s-inch $35.00 $300.00 Milady - 3-inch 15.00 125.00 Mrs. Taft - 4-inch 18.00 150.00 Lady Alice Stanley - - 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Lady Hillin^don . . . . 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Pink Killarney 3-inch 15.00 125.00 Pink Killarney 2H-inch 12.00 100.00 White Killarney . . - . 4-inch is.oo 150.00 White Killarney . . . - 2H-inch 12.00 100.00 Kaiserin 4-inch is.oo 150.00 My Maryland 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Richmond 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Richmond 2j^-inch 12.50 100.00 OWN ROOT Size 100 1000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer - - - 4-inch $12.00 $100.00 American Beauty - - - 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Lady Hillin^don - - - - 4-inch 10.00 90.00 Milady 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Richmond 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Radiance 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Taft 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Pink Killarney s-mch 10.00 90.00 Send for Hugh Dickson's List of Novelties Charles H. Tony MADISON. N. J. Reciprocity — Saw 1 1268 The Florists' Lxchange IMPROVED BONNAFFON _ You can plant this variety in June and get the same results aa you did by planting the Major in May. Same color and form, but a stronger growth and larger bloom. Might be termed a greatly invigorated Bon- naffon. Ready now. $15.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. We will have a full line of the best commercial varieties to offer from pots during the benching season. Watch for our advts., or write us. POINSETTIAS Write UB about young Poinsettia plants, either to bench for cutting, or to plant m pans later on. We root them as readily as Coleus and can guarantee dehvery of superfine stock. BAUR (^ STEINKAMP INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA ; Excbang 500,000 Carnations Wc. f Carn ping a tht btst and wt are producing the Oery finest stock. "The rooted"cottings'wc are now sniD- super,or to. most 2-,n. stock sent out. Will be ^lad to send ,on sample! that yon rTays^ ttmgs from stock plants grown for cuttings only and are large and very hoice potted stock for April, May and June delivery. fine, "we at Place your orders ahead for potted stock 100 1000 2-in. 100 loco 2-in. ughinfav Rosette. Dark pink; fine i.OO 45.C ! White Order some of that il i Smith & Gannett, °1?.^^ Write tfaem yon read thla advt. In the Eichange ROSES OWN ROOT .S15.00 3-inch. 4-inch . Madison, 4-inch My Maryland, 3-inch. . Kaiserin, 3-inch 7.00 CAMPBELL BROS., PENLLYN -^——— — ■ Wrlt» tlipm yon read ttla advt. In tho BTi-himg. ENGLISH IVY THREE PLANTS PER POT FUNKIAS, 6-inch. ...$8.00 . . . 12.00 .. 20.00 PA. The New Carnation "Alice" A beautiful bhade of CLEAH, BLUSH PINK, midway between Gloriosa and Enchantress. A Marvellous Bloomer Will be diaaeminated Season 1914-15. PETER FISHER, ^rkkkl: city— Saw It In thp Eic SPLIT CARNATIONS PiHsbury Carnation Staple Pauttted la>8 aoo (or JLOO poBtpaW I.L.PILLSBURT GALESBURG, ILL. ]lt IB line— Mention E^changn CARNATIOiNS f.MttNERfiStNSCt. LAFAYETTE. INDIANA Carnations WHITE WONDER, from pots per 100. ' Vinca Variegated „, from 2}^-in. pots, S3.00 ■■■• pots, 85.00 per 100; 3H-in. POts,^^SS.OO per 100. 4-in. pots, SIO.OO fit ASPARAGUS SPAEMGERI 3-in. pots. S4.00 per 100; 4-in. pc ).00 per 100. Cash with order S. G. BENJAMIN FISHKILL. N. Y. ENGLISH IVY Out of 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 3 plants in a pot. Out of 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100; strong plants Out of 5-in. pots, extra strong. ALBERT NIRK,Nutley,N.]. SNAPDRAGONS White, pink, yellow, crimson or mixed, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. TABLE FERNS, 3-inch, $4.00 per 100. Albert Win. Boerger, Gardenville. N. Y. Coming Meetings and Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward us promptly as to forthcoming exhibitions.) Nurserymen, lleveland, O., American AsBOciatlon Reciprocity— Saw It ta the Exchange June 24-26, 1914-. American Seed Trade Association, an- nual convention at Washington, D. C. June 23-25, 1914. Ang'lo-Amerioan Exhibition (in which horticulture will be specially well rep- resented), at Shepherds Bush, London, Bng., May to Oct., 1914. Belfast, Ireland. — N. S. Pea Soc, July 24. Berne, Switzerland. — May 15 to October 15. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, Mass. — The exhibitions of the Massachusetts Hort. Soc. will be held on the- following dates: Rhododendron tion, June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea show, July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition,. Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of products of children's gardens; Dahlia and fruit fruit and 12 and 13 (dates sul Exhibition manager ve.. Mo 2226 Fairfax i third A. Chri Elberon, N. J Blberon (N. ChrysantheiT Secy., "Wilbu Hort. Nov. 3, 4 and 6. (}len Cove, KT. TT. — The Nassau County Hort. Soc. will hold exhibitions as fol- lows: Rose show, June 9; Dahlia show, Oct. 6; Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 29 and 30. Lancaster, Pa Fall show by the Lancaster County Florists' Club, Nov. 5, 6 and 7. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Chairman Flower Show Com- mittee. Ziondon, Bng-land. — Great Summer flower show at Holland House, June 30, July 1 and 2. Nat. S. P. Soc. at Royal Hort. Hall, July 16. Moscow, Bussla. — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions as natives). Spring, 1915. Newport, B. I. — Newport Hort. Soc, Schedul ave., Ne from Wm. Gray and Fairfield ;ing of New Bochelle, N. the Westchester (Conn.) Hort. So New York, N. T.— The Fall shows of American Institute will be held as 1 lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysi themum, Nov. 4 to 6. New York. — Ann Railway Garder 11-14, 1914. New York, N. Y.— Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. New York State Pair, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. Oyster Bay, L. I. — Tlie horticultural society has arranged for the following exhibitions: Summer show, June IS; Dahlia show, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. Port Chester, N. Y.— Summer show of the Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort. Soc. at Port Chester Hospital, June 19 and 20. Society of American Plorists' and Orna- mental Horticulturists, annual conven- tion and meetings at Boston, Mass., in August, 1914. Worcester, Mass. — Meetings and exhi- bitions of the W^orcester County Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, 6ct. 8, Nov. 5 and 6. University of Illinois At the meeting of the Floricultural Club, held on Wednesday, May 4, James Hutcbinson, a member o£ the staff of in- struction, gave a very interesting and in- structive talk on "Orchid Culture." He supplemented his tailk with numerous photographs. Mr. Hutchinson is an ex- perienced orchid grower, having grown orchids both in the Bast and in England. The class in floral decoration, in charge of Prof. H. B. Dorner, returned Sunday evening from a two days' inspection trip of the establishment of ¥. Dorner & Sons Co. at Lafayette, Ind. The object of the trip was to study flower-shop and work- room arrangement with reference to the retail trade. The members of the class availed them- selves of the opportunity, and visited the Dorner greenhouses, Purdue University and the battle groimd of Tippecanoe. While at Lafayette the members of the class were entertained bv Prof. Dorner. E. n. L. Trade List PLints from 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprcngeri, COLEUS, assorted. Plants from 2M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ALYSSUM Dwarf, ASPARAGUS Sprengerl, SNAPDRAGONS, German WALLFLOWER, German IVY, OTHONNA crassifoUa, varie- gated ICE PLANT, CLEMATIS paniculata, [YDRANGEA Otaksa, SWAINSONA alba, CHRYSANTHEMUMS best va TION Enchantress, SCHIZANTHUS, varie- gated PERIWINKLE, ACHYRANTHES, AL- TERNANTHERAS red and yellow, SALVIA Zurich and Bonfire. Plants from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprenfierl, OXALIS, ROSE GERANIUMS, GERMAN IVY, ENGLISH IVY, FUCHSIAS 4 varieties, AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, variegated PERIWINKLE. Plants from 4-in. pots, 10c. each. DRACAENA Indivisa, ENGLISH IVY, HON- EYSUCKLE, AMPELOPSIS quinquefolia. CLEMATIS. CFICFI F 11th and Westmoreland S . CiaLLC, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It It CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to one. August seedlings, fine, healthy plants, vice transplanted from flats, Xmas red, [ood red, pink, white, white with red eye, §3.50 per 100^_$_3_0.00 perlOOO; plants from per 100, 1000; :i>4-m. pots, plants from . . . . per 1000. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poite- vine, from 2J^-in. pots, 83.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000; plants in bud and bloom, from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; plants from SH-m. pots, $50.00 per 1000. BEGONIA gracilis (best pink bedder), and luminosa, red, in bud and bloom, from 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $4.5.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, EastStroudsburg,Pa. PlantsandCuttings HeUotrope, 2iiin. pots, S1.75 per 100, tlS.OO per 1000. Coleus, Red and Yellow, also Miied. rooted cuttings, 50c. per 100; 2>i-in. pots. »1.60 per 100. Lobelia, dwarf double, rooted cuttings, »1.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2)i-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, J15.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem, 2 Ji-in. pots, J2.00 per 100. Vincas, 2M-in. pots, »2.00 per 100; S-in. pots, »4.50 per 100; 4-in. pots. S8.00 per 100. Agera- tum, blue. 2)i-in. pots. $1.50 per 100. J12.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2K->n. pots. 92.00 1 per 100; Plumosa, 3-in.. ■ '■ ■ ' - -° 10 per »1.S0 per 100. English Tvy, rooted cuttings, J1.25 per 100. Tradescantia (Wandering Jew), in three varieties, rooted cuttmgs. Sl.OO per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN IMVanVrankenATe.. SCHENECTADY. N. T GERANIUMSJ[LIOTROPES,Etc. Castcllaoe, Gloire de France, 3K-inch pots. 100. VINCA Varlegata. 3K-inch pots, S5.00 per 100. VERBENAS. 3-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. PETUNIAS, Single. 3-inch pots, S2..50 per 100. FUCHSIAS, Snow White. 2>4-inch pots, t2.50 per 100. ALYSSUM, Little Dorrit. S-in. pots, S2.50 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire, LOBELIA, VINCA Variegata. 2H-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. C&sh with order. J. W. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.). GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt. and others. 2-in 2.00 per 100; 4-in., $6.00 per 100; 3-rn.. S3.50 ler 100. COLEUS. 2-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in. 100. VINCA Variegata. 2 1 SNAPDRAGONS. tchless, and Crackerjack. 2-in.. Sl.OOpetlOO. PEPPERS. Seedlings, 50c. per 100. W. J. FREDERICK, 29 Heidelberg Ave. The Florists' Exchange 1269 Dreer's Select Roses SELECTED TWO-YEAR-OLD STOCK FOR YOUR RETAIL TRADE The Dreer Roses for bedding are strong field-grown plants which were potted during the Winter months, stored in cold houses and frames, and are now in the best possible condition to turn over to your retail customers for outdoor planting. They must not be compared to dormant cellared stock and all are in 5- or 6-inch pots, according to the growth of the variety. HYBRID-TEA ROSES SELECT STANDARD SORTS AND RECENT INTRODUCTIONS Antoine Rivoire Per 100 $30 00 Grace Molyneux Per 100 $35.00 Mme Philippe Rivoire Per 100 $30.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 35.00 Mme. Ravary 30.00 Betty Caroline Testout Chateau Qos Vougeot Joseph Hill 30.00 30.00 40.00 Killarney Konigen Carola 30.00 30.00 35.00 Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell 50.00 Mrs. George Shawyer Mrs Wakefield Christie Miller 50.00 50.00 30.00 Lady Alice Stanley 50.00 Edward Mawley 75.00 30 00 Lieutenant Chaure Lyon Mme. Abel Chatenay Mme. Jules Grolez 50.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 Richmond Simplicity 30.00 30.00 50 00 George C. Waud 30.00 Mme. Hector LeuiUot 30.00 Gustav Grunerwald Gruss an Teplitz 30.00 25.00 Mme. Jules Gravereaux Mme. Leon Pain 30.00 30.00 Viscountess Folkestone William Shean 30.00 30.00 Tea and Other Everblooming Roses Per 100 Clothilde Soupert $25.00 Duchesse de Brabant 25.00 Hermosa 20.00 Hugo Roller 40.00 Hybrid Perpetual Roses Perioo American Beauty $30.00 Per 100 Maman Cochet Pink $25.00 Maman Cochet White 25.00 Marie Van Houtte 25.00 Miss Alice de Rothschild 50.00 Molly Sharman Crawford 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 Baron de Bonstetten Baroness Rothschild Captain Christy George Arends General Jacqueminot Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau Gloire de Lyonnaise J. B. Clark 30.00 Magna Charta 25.00 Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford 25.00 Mrs. John Laing 25.00 Paul Neyron 25.00 President Kruger 30.00 Prince Camille de Rohan 25.00 Ulrich Brunner 25.00 Moss Roses Blanche Moreau Comtesse de Murinais Crested Moss Crimison Globe Gloire de Mosses Princess Adelaide 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Rugosa Roses Blanc Double de Coubert 25.00 Hansa 25.00 Nora Zembla 25.00 Rugosa Red 18.00 Rugosa White. 18.00 Pernetiana or Hybrid Austrian Briers Beaute de Lyon 35.00 Juliet (New) 30.00 Soliel d'Or, or Golden Sun 30.00 Austrian or Yellow Brier Roses Per 100 Austrian Copper $30.00 Austrian Yellow 30.00 Harrison Yellow 30.00 Persian Yellow 25.00 Climbing and Rambler Roses American Pillar 25.00 Aviateur Bleriot 35.00 Christine Wright (New) 40.00 Climbing American Beauty (New) 40.00 Climbing Caroline Testout 30.00 Climbing Belle Siebrecht 30.00 Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 30.00 Crimson Rambler 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 25.00 Excelsa 25.00 Gloire de Dijon , 30.00 Hiawatha 25.00 Lady Gay 25.00 Marechal Niel 30.00 Reine Marie Henriette 30.00 Tausendschon 30.00 Trier 25.00 White Dorothy W. A. Richardson. White Banksia... Yellow Banksia Yellow Rambler. . . Per 100 Mrs. Hubert Taylor $35.00 Queen's Scarlet or Agrippina 20.00 Souvenir de Catherine Guillot 30.00 Souvenir de Pierre Nottlng 30.00 William R. Smith 25.00 Sweet Brier Roses Perioo Refulgence (New) $35.00 Anne of Geierstein 35.00 Brenda 35.00 Lord Penzance 35.00 Lady Penzance 35.00 Meg MerrUies 35.00 Common Sweet Brier, or Eglantine 20.00 Baby Rambler Roses Erna Teschendorf! 25.00 Katherine Zeimet (White Baby) 20.00 Mme. Norbet Levavasseur (Crimson Baby Rambler) 20.00 Orleans '25.00 Wichuraiana Roses Wichuraiana White 20.00 Wichuraiana Evergreen Gem 20.00 Wichuraiana Gardenia 20.00 Wichuraiana South Orange Perfection. . . 20.00 Wichuraiana Triumph 20.00 Two Sensational New Hybrid Tea Roses GEORGE DICKSON. One of Alexander Dick- son & Sons' greatest achievements. A gorgeous, brilliant, crimson-scarlet. $1.00 each. MME. HERIOT, or THE DAILY MAIL ROSE. This is Pernet-Ducher's gi-eat prize winner; very aptly described in color " like sunshine on a copper red metal." 2-year-old plants, $1.50 each. 714-716 Chestnut St. HENRY A. DREER9 Inc. Philadelphia. pa THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange 1270 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists' Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, ROSES. CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. e7 Yaars >Vrits for our ^Vholes•ls List lOOO Aorea W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, '- Geneva, N. Y. SCHWEDIER'S MAPIE (Purple Norway Mapl«) 7 to S ft, extra fine stock, 76c. eacli. t7.00 per IO.1 NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted. 60c. each. tt.OO per 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft.. 60c. each. tS.OO per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE $1.00 per 10. $7.00 per 100. 15 to 18 in., ezc 12 to 16 in., eit BURBANK ABUNDANCE PLUM JOS.H.BLACK, SON &C0. Hightstown, N. J. Write them yon rpad thin advt. In the Bichange California Privet Berberis Thunbergii I have the largest stock of California Privet in the country. Talso offer Berberis Thunbergii, Norway Maples and Norway Spruce. It will pay you to get my prices. The stock will please you. C. A. BENNETT, "syr,C Robbinsville, NJ. t l9 due — Mention Escbange Otto Heinecken ""Sr Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF: J. HEINS SONS, ^^'^^^, Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants High Grade Vegetable Seeds H. ZYP & CO., (HVu^l^d, Wholesale Bulb Growers, Specialty Hyacinths J (Holland) Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Palms, Azaleas, Etc. Notice to ttie Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen, will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON "The Old Farm Nurseries" BOSKOOP, HOLLAND The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP £^ PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP, HOLLAND VJTa sv-ta ir\ » f rkci^ii^vt **> quote pnces on Bpecimen Ever- TT e are m a fOSlilOn greens thatwUlbe decidedly at- tractive to any one who ia BUYING TO SELL AGAIN. If you are in the market for anything from Norvay Sptuoe to the finest varieties of Evergreens. Send m your list* and we will give you a figure that will make you money. P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 West faims M, N. t. City EBBINGE&YAHGROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Hardy Nursery Stock, Such as H. P. ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BUXUS, CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEONIES Etc. Ask for catalog. Mictielsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. ESTABLISHED 19 YEARS STRATFORD, CONN. Headquarters for LARGE TREES Such as Spruce, Hemlock and Arborvitses. Hundreds of plants of each running as high as 10 feet; dug with balls. Also 6 to 7 feet Privet THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL FINE STOCK of ANDROMBDA8 FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and j Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. j Prices Reasonahle. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. HARDY NURSERY STOCK offered by G.W.VANGELDEREN,6oskoop,Hoilai Peprcsenleil by-W. B. Van Eyk, U Stone St., N. Y. City' n 'C VERY GOOD ^^P offeri ityl P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, LiUum Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea m sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE c/o MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, New York City Eeclproclty — Saw It In the Eixcbance VanIIeiningenBros.&Co. Boskoop, Holland Please see our Mr. P. J., or J. C van Heiningen before ordermg elsewhere. We offer an excellent stock of Rhodo- dendrons, Azaleas, Evergreens, Boxwood, Magnolias, Japan Maples, Roses and Vines. Address exclusively until June Ist: c/o MALTUS ®. WARE 14 Stone Street, New York City Our trial grounds are located at South Wilton, Conn. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaceous Perennials and Bedding FUnts English Ivy Strong, bushy plants, 4-5 long, 2-3 plantJ to the pot, $12.00 per 100, 4-in. pots Golden Privel Nice, compact plants; good for windov boxes, out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100 Cash with order, please CHARLES ZIMMER West Collingswood, N. J. May 23, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 127] Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. Pilkington. Portlund, Ore.; vice- president, Henry B. Chase, Chise, Ala.; secretary. John Hau, Roehester, N. Y-i treasurer, Peter YouNCERS, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- tion will be held in Qeveland, 0., June 24 to 26. 1914. Magnolia stellata {Subject of this week's illustration) Magnolia stellata is not oiily the earliest flowering of 1 Magnolias, but is almost the earliest flowering of all rubs, only such late Winter-flowering sorts as Chirao- mthus fragrans, Jasminum nudiflorum and Lonicera .grantissima and like impatient sorts, preceding it. hese are not reliable Spring-blooming shrubs, as they :e really Winter-bloomers, held back by the cold, and it not for this they would bloom in Feb- lary. But Magnolia stellata is not in such hurry. It is content to await the month of pril in the Middle States, but when this onth is reached there is no delay in the jening of its flowers. It is, of course, true lat it has been known to be caught by late osts, as what April-blooming shrub has )t, but this mishap is not usual. That it is very early may be known when is listed as preceding in flower the well )wn Golden Bell (Forsythia), long known 1 one of the very first of Spring-bloommg This is not the only merit of this lovely irub. Though white colored when fully led, it is pink in the bud, and the are semi-double and delicately ented. When planted where ample room is given to develop, it needs no pruning abat- er, forming a well shaped, bushy shrub s requirements could not be given to the ish photographed, as it is too close to the apanese Cedar behind it. But in another ay it is in an excellent position, the back- •ound of green branches of the evergreen ing the very thing needed to display the nk buds and white flowers of the bush to 16 best advantage. This is something plant- s do not always remember. The writer recollects seeing a specimen of this agnolia in flower, having behind it the hite plastered wall of a building, which lite spoiled the display of the bush. Les- of this kind are often displayed by ishes other than this Magnolia. The seed pods of this species are so very and so hidden by the mass of foliage at they are often quite overlooked. They •e like very juvenile Cucumbers, an inch in length, containing one or two seeds 'hen ripe their red fleshed seeds are dis- ayed, and discerned by those who look for im. If cleaned at once of pulp and placed soil in a pot, in a quite cool place, then e pot plunged outdoors in Spring, these eds will grow very well. Being considered species, the seedlings are presumed to present the type, but it has been claimed at they sometimes differ from it to some tent, which should encourage one to raise "ngs. Differing so much from most all other „ °_ Roses in habit of growth, foliage, and euow «ose ^^ y^jj^^ flowers, together with its hardy ture, the Persian yellow Rose has long been known as valuable species, as shown by the many specimens of met with in old gardens. It would appear from its esence in old shrub collections that it was one of a rub character, or so considered years ago, as it is un- mmon to find other Roses so planted in olden times. )day the Japanese Rose, rugosa, is used in the same It is its lovely yellow flower that has made the ;rsian Yellow so popular, for there is no other yel- V Rose so hardy as it. Its flowers are yellow and uble in the one always used in plantings ; while its liage is of the appearance of the Sweet Brier rather an of the common run of Roses. 'ariety, Harrison's Yellow, is much preferred by my, for though its flowers are less double they are Pger and are produced with more freedom, though rather a lighter color than the other. Add to this at it appears more hardy and we have the explana- of why it is preferred by those familiar with the .-«.4.i < -n In former days Pyrus Japomca VH ? ^"t ''^"^ »'«« ^s '""'^h a feature in shrub- ydonla) Japomca ^,^^5^^ ^^ ^^^ Forsythia is today, lich is equivalent to seeing it in every place where a iV shrubs are planted. When the San Jos^ scale made appearance on our trees and shrubs, all the Pyruses became its prey, some varieties being greatly preferred, among them being Pyrus Japonica. This caused it to be on the black list for a while but now that the scale is being wiped out to a great extent, and the spraying of trees and shrubs has become a part of the garden rou- tine, Pyrus Japonica has again found its place as one of the best of our showy Spring flowering shrubs. The old species is the one with scarlet flowers, still the chief one desired, but to those familiar with the lovely pink one and the white, they too are wanted, for they are lovely when in bloom. We saw some time since vessels are almost transparent, showing the seeds within, and it is from this fact that its common name, Honesty, is derived. There is another species, L. rediviva, a per- ennial, which bears much the same pods, but it is the other one that is called Honesty, and which, as we believe, is the one -usually grown because of its decora- tive merits. The flowers of both are pretty and entitle them to a place in the flower border. Those of annua are lilac colored, while redeviva has them of light purple. I'lorists are constantly looking out for variety in their stock, and it may be the growing of these Lunarias would prove profitable. From the resemblance of their silvery round flat pods the appropriateness of the name As the Chionanthus is readily — Lun Chionanthus The earliest of the Magnolias— M. stellata these three planted in a group, the scarlet, the pink and the white, and what a pleasing combination the flowers presented ! In habit of growth the pink and the white ones appeared more robust than the old scarlet. The prickly nature of these bushes is well known, and as there are often gaps on forbidden paths on a place, one of these Pyruses is just the place to set it. We have known them of use, too, where dogs or small animals need be kept away. In addition to the varieties already mentioned, there are many others, among them some with double flowers. There is a double crimson, double red, double white and double rose, all of much merit. Some bushes of these Pyruses fruit freely. The fruit is as large as a small Apple, green when ripe, and has a perfume which tempts one to carry it in one's pocket. The plants can be increased from seeds as well as by root cuttings, the roots cut into lengths of about Sin. and set an inch or two underground or placed in pots indoors. The flowers of Pyrus Japonica may be looked for in about a week after the early Chinese Magnolias have flowered. . „, ^ . The herbaceous plant, Honesty, re- ^JlT TT ferred to in The Exch.^xge last Win- Christmas Use ^^^ .,g gjjg fg^j^^ ;„ florists' hands in Europe for Christmas uses, is the Lunaria annua, or, bien- nis, as some lists have it. It is a native of Europe, and is used in a dry state for Christmas. It is not the flowers but the round, flat silvery . pods which give it value for florists at Christmas. These pods or seed . -„i..^.^ased by grafting, it retusa • S should be possible to increase ' the lovely species, C. retusa, in this way. John Dunbar states in an exchange that in beauty it exceeds the well known C. Vir- ginica, its flowering being more profuse ; and his photograph of it proves this. The ordinary Chionanthus is so easily raised from seeds that other means of increasing . it are rarely thought of, but as grafting it is common in European nurseries, it offers a ready means of increasing the rare C. retusa. Further, it is not necessary that it be grafted on Chionanthus, as Fraxinus is closely allied to it, and it has been found to succeed well when so grafted. Europeans use F. excelsior for the stock, but no doubt any other species would do as well. As before noted in The Exchange, the staminate form of C. Virginica, bearing no berries, and the fruit being a great charm when in its ripe stage, it is within the power of nurserymen to have their stock of Chio- nanthus all of the fruiting kind by grafting it. Mr. Dunbar does not state whether his plant of C. retusa is seed bearing or not. ^ , Some little time ago your Hous- Camphor jj,„^ Texas, correspondent re- Trees f^^^^^ ^o t^j. excellence of the Camphor tree for street planting, and it ap- pears that large numbers of them are being planted there along the avenues, for which purpose those who know the tree can well imagine it to be well fitted. Among other things this is what your correspondent says: "I am glad to see people who have been ac- customed to Oaks, Elms and other shade trees drifting to Camphors, for there is surely no better tree for general planting, ■ for the very good reason that Camphor, as we get it in the sap, is of the greatest value as an insecticide, so that the Camphor tree is never troubled with insects, and mosquitoes at no time will come around where they are." In Florida there have been large numbers of these Camphor trees planted, largely for commercial purposes we are told. Just what frost they will endure is not known. In European countries they have withstood un- injured, 10 degrees of frost, but it is doubtful if they would do this with us with our brighter skies in Winter, so different from the cloudy days of many European Winters. But in California; as well as in Florida, the tree does well. The dry Summers of the former State ripen the growth so thoroughly that the trees withstand more cold there in Winter than they do in Florida, where the moister climate tends to make the growth soft, freezings injuring it the quicker. The use o'f the Camphor plant for growing in tubs has been recommended heretofore in these columns, because of its great beauty of fohage. Its leaves are evergreen, of a lustrous green, while the color of its young shoots are of a light pink color. We would call attention too, to what the correspondent referred to says of its virtue as an insecticide. If it be true that mosquitoes will not approach it, what a boon it would be to have a plant near our open doors or in our bedrooms ! As many of our readers know, the Camphor plant is the Camphora officinalis, at one time Laurus Camphora. The most frequently occurring phrase in letters to this paper is: "We have taken The Exchange for twenty years," — or twenty-two, or fifteen years, as the case may be. When a florist, seedsman or nur- seryman subscribes to one paper for a generation, it means that it is the trade paper for him and for you. 1272 The Florists' Exchange :3iiiiiiiiiiii^:oiiiHMriiii[o:iniiiiiiiiiKoiiiiiniiiiiKoiiiiiiiiiiiiKoiiiiiiMiiiiK'iMiiniiiinKoiMii»iiiiiKoinniMiiiiKoii^ The Sensational New Yellow Cactus Dahlia GOLDEN GATE ONE of Burbank's tained eight years ago from a seed in a packet of Burbank's collection of Dahlia seeds. Received certificate of merit at Nassau County Horticultural Society's Dahlia Show, 1909, and at the exhibition of the American Institute, 1912. The best all-around Dahlia in existence, a sure, free, medium-early bloom- er, large, double flowers, never shows open center; a true Cactus type, color yellow, shading to old gold; sturdy, upright growth, not to be compared with the spiawling- growing yellow Cactus now in cultiva- tion. As a garden variety it is not surpassed by any other Dahlia, as the plants become one mass of golden blooms which can be seen a great dis- tance, surpassing in color effect all other Dahlias. This Dahlia caused a sensation at the ejdiibition of the American Institute. We included three blooms of Golden Gate in a collection of 25 varieties of Dahlias at the annual fair, 1911, of the Queens and Nassau County Agricultural Society, winning fu^t prize for collection, competing against one of the largest bulb gi-owers of the country. The Dahlia blooms at this fair were exposed to a strong draft, which spoiled all the other blooms in a few days, but the Golden Gate blooms remained in good condi- tion all the week, on this account re- ceiving much attention and admiration from thousands of visitors the closing days of the fair. As a cut flower it ranks supreme, selling even though the market is glutted with Golden Glow 'Mums. When disbudded the blooms grow to a gigantic size, with stems any desired length; a splen- did keeper, remaining in good condition tor 15 days. We have grown and shipped cut blooms of same to New York market for five years, receiving higher prices per 100 blooms of Golden Gate than for any other kind; in fact, we could not fill all orders. These Dahhas have been propagated eight years from tubers, consequently they are of a strong and vigorous con- stitution. Unlike any other Cactus Dahlia, the necks are very strong, never breaking in handUng. This Dahlia is insect and blight proof. i^They will bloom in spite of the tar- nish bug, white fly, drought or mildew. Testimonials sent on request, telhng of the Golden Gate blooming alone among dozens and hundreds of other varieties that failed to bloom on ac- count of the above causes. This Dahlia is to Dahlias what King Humbert is to Cannas or the American Beauty is to Roses. Don't fail to try the Golden Gate this season. You will never regret it. i-grown ,u .md i>oa\ de Gusfav Doazon I D^EjMlv LONG ISLAND DAHLIA GARDENS, Compare the size Wm. A. Finger, Jr. Prop. Price to the trade for tubers, not pot grown: a $1.00 each, postpaid; 3 for $2.75, postpaid. $10.00 per dozen. No tubers sent out that do not show sprouts. Hicksville,L.L,N.Y. ;^3llllllllllll[<0lllll IIC03 1IIIIIH-1II1IHIIIIIIK-3III ll^^]|lllllrlllllC♦3^llllllllll[•:OI^IIIIIIIII^^:lMIIIIIIIII^♦3llllllllllll[♦IllllllllllllC♦3IIIIMIIIIM[♦3llllllllllll[♦3llllllllllll^:OIIIIIIHIIII[♦^ Rooted Cuttings 150,000 Alternantheras p. Major, and Rosea »4.60 per 1000. Jewel, 16.00 pn 1000. PARIS DAISY, Mrs. Sanders, 81.00 per 100; 6ne EcoUe d'Or, 81.00 per 100; Giant YeUow. White, tl.OO per 100. FEVERFEW. Gem. $1.00 per 100. »9 00 per GENISTA. »1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White. Gurney:and PauUne, VINCA. Green. 90c. per 100, J8.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 7Sc. per 100, 86.00 per lOOO. FUCHSIA. Named kinds. 85.00 per 1000. STEVIA. Dwarf. 76c. per 100. $7.00 per 1000. COLEUS. 10 kinds, 85.00 per 1000. PETUNIA. Double, named kinds. 81.00 per 100. CHR YSANTHEMUMS. P. Rose, Supreme Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow Appleton. Weeks, Dolly Dimple, 2-ia. pots. 82.00 '"E?^?jy'=^ GEM. 2-in.. 82.00 per 100. SffJ?.'?^- ?-'°- «2.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in.. 82.00 per 100 AGERATUM. PauUne, white; Gurney, 2-in.. VINCA Variegated. 2 GENISTA. 2-in., S2.0C COLEUS. Assorted, 2-.n.. »z.uu FUCHSIA. 2-in.. 82.00 per 100. r 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa Q-lve credit where credit Is due — Mpnt-irtti v.^^h.,,^<^. ROOTED CUTTINGS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Gloria, Paciac Su- F,?S™«',J?'' Enguehard, Polly Rose, 81.00 per 100. White and Yellow Bonnaffon, Chrysolora Chas. Razer, 81.25 ner 100 Ramann S9 c\n SWEET ALYSSUM.^lM-in:. bloSg' pUn"; $1.75 per 100. SALVIA, Bonfire, strong planS 2>i-m. pots, 82.00 per 100. COLEUS. 15 varied ties, from 4-in. pots, 86.00 per 100. STOCKS. I^V?- e?*?,' ^^-S? P"' ^°°- SNAPDRAGONS. White. Yellow. Plni. 2>i.in. pots, 812.00 per 100 VANKIRK FLORAL CO., ATCO, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Eschange Washington, D. C. Business is quiet other than with fu- neral work. The unveiling of Commo- dore John Barry's monumenjt on Satur- day, May 16, called for a number of wreaths to be placed on the monument after the unveiling. Most of the stores had some of the work. The garlands and wreaths made of Laurel were fur- nished by Gude Bros. Co. George Shaf- fer had the decorations at the New Wil- lard for the banquet given by the com- mittee of the Commodore John Barry Association. There were 45 tables. Blue Japanese Irises and white blossoms, also wild pink Azaleas, were used with very good effect. The stores are getting in shape for Memorial Day. This calls for a great many wreaths which are used in the national cemeteries. The most extensive decorations are to be seen at Arlingiton. Kenneth L. Hendricks, formerly with Blick the Florist of Norfolk, Va., is now with Oehmler at 1-329 "G" st. We are having ideal weather for out- side work. O. A. 0. O. Peter Bisset, expert plant introducer, the United States Department of Agri culture. Bureau of Plant Industr.y, sailed from New York for Bermuda, May 20, where he will make a stay of about thret weeks, his purpose in going to that island being to assist E. J. Wortley, Di rector of Agriculture for the Bermudas, in the investigation of conditions undei which certain products are now being grown on that island, also to give ex- pert advice as to the introduction of cer- tain other crops which, Mr. Wortley is of the opinion, can be grown to ad- vantage there. Evans City, Pa. The Harmony Nurseries, Inc., have on greenhouse 35ft.x300ft., filled with Whit and Pink KiUarney Roses, and anothe of the same size will be erected shortly j for Carnations. There are also two smaller houses, each 20ft.x70ft., filled | with pot plants. Two additional houses, | each 22ft.x70ft., will be constructed for Chrysanthemums and Lilies. Lancaster, Pa. Bedding and AVindow Boxes Business so far this month has held up fairly well, though the cut flower trade has dropped off a little, but the sales for bedding stock are increasing every day. The past week the Knights of the Golden Eagle held their convention here with a large parade on Tuesday. This brought a crowd to town, but did not help the florists, as all the decorating Mother's Day proved a great success here. The sales almost doubled over those of last ,year. Every florist adver- tised the day in some way. Some made a special of $1 cut flower baskets, others of small vases filled with Pansies or Daisies and others stuck to the wliite Carnation. These were cleaned up be- well at $1 per doz. Some of the stores only asked 50c. per doz. for colored, and $1 for white. Frank L. Ivohr has been showing some inlsh Irises and Bride Gladioli on JACKSON & PERKINS CO. NEWARK. NEW YORK Wholesale Growers for the trade TREES and PLANTS of all kinds i Send for Ulst: Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eicbange Roses, Cannas I and Shrubbery] Write for Prices i The Conard © Jones Co. j WEST GROVE, PA. <: Pleaae mention the Esohonge whan writing. the rket. Thomas Fries has a good collection of bedding plants of all varieties' — Ge- raniums, Coleus and Vincas, also some fine Rose plants. The Keystone Nurseries have been kept busy with outdoor planting as they have had a number of large contracts to work on. They are cutting some fine Gladioli f America) and] Peonies. Geo. GoldbaCh has a vei-y attractive display of window boxes and Bay trees. B. F. Barr's store had a great window display for the bedding season : a regular garden consisting of a large bed of red and white Geraniums edged with Coleus, a path around same, and a background of window boxes filled with ferns, Cro- tons, Vincas, and pink Geraniums. C. F. E. Hill's Evergreens Price List now ready TheD.llillNurseryCo.,lnc.,Du,?5lEriLL. Evergreen Specialists Largest Gr. 'Tc credit Is dup — Mention Exchange Evergreens Suitable for Tubs PRIVET V£G[IABlt PLANTS, SWftT POTATO PLANTS, ASPARAGUS ROOTS, RHUBARB ROOTS Write me for prices. It will pay you. My plants are as fine as can be bought. WARREN SHINN. Woodbury, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange ld73 Iddle Atlantic States— Continued Pittsburgh, Pa. tes There is uot much change in de conditions over that of last weels. 3Ck is abundant and prices remain firm, tdoor stock is little in evidence, Tu- I Lilacs, etc., beings* about over. Car- are choice and are mostly in Lilies, too, are plentiful. Peas also abundant ; yellow are always favorites, and much rn for corsage bouquets. Spanish ses sell fairly well ; hardy Irises are t coming into bloom. Early Peonies II be in the coming week, and the late rieties should be due by Memorial Day. The bedding plant trade is fairly good, isidering tlie unfavorable weather, as ely too cool and wet ; frost even damage in exposed localities t week. Prices of bedding plants are )ut the same as in other years, with raniums mostly in demand from $1 per pots. The growers have planted out some mations hut the condition of the soil not of the best, being too dry and :d on top, and in some places not fit ', being too wet. r. J. Goudy, of the Henry A. Dreer, , of Philadelphia, was a visitor dur- _the week. 3enry Memsehke, of Castle Shannon, getting ready to erect several houses year. I Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of Florists' Club for May was omitted 1 instead, an entertainment took place the English Koom at the Fort Pitt tel, Thursday, May 14, which was attended and very enjoyable. Prof. ggshall showed some interesting pic- (lantern slides) of the main cities South America and gave a lecture. ter that a supper was served which s attended by about 140 persons. e tables were decorated with Lilacs late Tulips (Darwin) — splendid vers. Instrumental and vocal music >t things going until close to midnight. B committee of arrangement, Messrs. iCallum, Joslin and Langhan, managed afEair in splendid style, and every- ly was well pleased and hoped for ■ ■" _ near future. Fohn Jones, foreman of Schenley Park aservatories, showed a plant of Hy- ngea, Franch var., with an immense ge individual white bloom, of which rare white. E. C. Albany, N. Y. This week business has been her slow. Funeral work, however, fair and our growers of bedding nts are active. Phe Tulips in the public parks have in flower for the last two weeks and re been admired by thousands. Wm. C. tckner had the contract to furnish the bs last Fall. ?he Rosery, Steuben St., was quite "th funeral work for out of town, I had also the decoration of fifty tables Keeler's Hotel for the banquet of the ibra Club. The new auto is giving every satisfaction. : Broadway Florists, Kurtz & I rke, have done some very extensive ad- Vtising by having a beautiful poster, xlOft., of sprays of American Beauty !S. at all prominent spaces around city. Che Albany Cut Flower Exchange had J good week in the cut flower line. nager Tracey is more than pleased ' 's new store, as he is able to 1 larger amount of supplies. iV. C. King of Madison ave., who two ks ago was hurt while his horse ran ly and threw him from the wagon, is ae to get out of the house and attend business. He has quite a number of tracts for making gardens in the Pine 1 section. Che establishment of Alfred E. Whit- 1029 Madison ave., has been bought by H. A. Whittle, of Whittle & ;gs, 97 Hudson ave. Mr. Whittle will e charge of the greenhouses and stock m with palms, ferns and plants suit- e for cut flowers for the Hudson ave. iblishment. 'ames Lacaris. proprietor of the Arcay flists' establishment', has taken a trip 1 00,000 Bedding Plants Just right at the right time Geraniums S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, Mme. Recamier, Roseleur, Perkins, Castelaine, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, J. Oberle, Victor Grossett, Mme. Landry, Tiffin, etc., 4-inch, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Madame Salleroi Geraniums, choice, S-'inch, $3.50 per 100, $30.00;per 1000. Carinas Alphonse ;Bouvier,^ Charles Henderson, Venus, Madame Crozy, Florence Vaughan, President McKinley, Queen Char- lotte, Richard Wallace, Alsace, etc., l-inch, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Coleus VerschafFeltii, GoIden|Bedder, Queen Victoria, Fire Brand, Joseph's Coat, Palmerston, Butterfly, Firefiame, Queen of the West, Messey, Schultz Victory, etc. Heavy, 2i^-inch, $3.00 per lOO, $25.00 per 1000. Brilliancy Coleus 4-inch, $6.00 per 100; 23/^-inch, $3.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage Four varieties. 3-inch, $3.50 per 100; 4-inch, $7.00 per 100. Variegated Periwinkle $ioitpt'ioo. Sweet Alyssum, Single Petunias, Lobelias, Marigolds. dwarf and tall; Zinnias, Phlox, Verbenas, Parlor Ivy, Double Petunias, Lady Slippers, Cosmos, Ageratums, dwarf and tall; Snapdragon, in variety. 2i/^-inch, $3.00 per 100, 125.00 per 1000. Heliotrope S-inch, $5.00 per 100. Variegated Funkias $6.o'o per'ioo. English Ivy Two plants in pot, 3-4 feet, 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. Two plants in pot, 4-5 feet, 5-inch, $25.00 per 100. Ampelopsis Veitchii So%'e?I^5. Ampelopsis Engelmanni- 5-inch $25.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa 6-inch, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. 4-inch, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. Roses In good assortment, 6-inch, $25.00 per 100. Boxwood 10-12-inch, very bushy, $2.50 per dozen, $8.00 per 100. 12-15-inch, very bushy, $3.00 per dozen, $22.50 per 100. 15-18-inch, very bushy, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. Thaddeus N. Yates & Co. MT. AIRY, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. to New York tor plants for Memorial Day. He also has added a line of fancy fruits to bis store. John T. Travison, 337 S. Pearl St., has made some very extensive alterations at the above place, taking out partitions to make his store double the size. He has also added a 25ft.x30ft. greenhouse in the rear of the store, with an arch en- trance, and a new icebox and show win- dow with mirrors. L. H. S. Syracuse, N. Y. ? credit Is due — Mention Exchange Notes By far the largest item this week has been in connection with funeral work, which has been exceedingly heavy. At the funeral of Harry Wiard, the in- ventor of the chilled plow, known the world over as the Syracuse chilled plow, the employees sent a beautiful floral piece, a model of the first plow made. It is estimated that fully 20,000 Car- nations were sold on Mother's Day and more could have been disposed of if they could have been had. Just now our parks are a blaze of glory with Tulips, Daffodils and Nar- cissus. It is by far the best show we have ever had. The finest display at a private residence is at D. M. Edwards' on James st. (James Sullivan, gardener). Another lady has entered the list as a commercial grower of hardy plants and annuals. She is Miss Elizabeth Cal- throp, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Calthrop, who has won world-wide renown as an astronomer — he it was who first called attention to sun spots. Miss Calthrop's specialty is Peonies, of which she has a splendid collection. Chester Harris reports trade very good with him and is greatly encouraged. His Mother's Day trade was over 100 per cent, larger than last year In plants and flowers. Boxwood trees have proven good sellers with him and he is showing some very nice plants of Hydrangea with very deep blue flowers. Thornden, the beautiful estate of the late Mayor Alex. Davis, which it was hoped the City would buy for a public park, has been closed to all visitors. This is deeply regretted as many residents in the immediate vicinity enjoyed for years the privilege of wandering through the grounds. Of course one cannot blame the heirs for their action; it is feared that the whole place will be built over. In my last notes I called attention to the impending danger of the brown tail moth. By a singular coincidence State Commissioner of Agri. Calvin J. Huson is sending out warnings to nurserymen, fruit growers and farmers to be on the watch for tent caterpillars which he fears have got a foothold in some places in- accessible to sprayers. He warns every- one that the tents must be at once de- stroyed. He gives four remedies for de- stroying them, namely, spraying the trees witli one pound Paris Green to 50 gallons of water, or two pounds arsenate of lead to the same quantity, picking the bags oB by hand or burning with torches on long poles. He might have added a fifth — cutting off the small limbs with a long pruning hook. After sundown or before sunrise is the only time that effective work can be done, unless it be a wet day. He advocates the cutting down of all Choke Cherry trees, as they are useless and harbor the pests. H. x. Buffalo, N. Y. Quickened Business New life has taken effect in the trade in general, and of the past week no one can complain. There was consid- erable activity, also social doings and weddings, with fioral work for church days, all which helped to create a demand. The receipts had shortened considerably, due to nearly a week of cold, cloudy, and rainy weather. There was a scarcity of Carnations for a short time, also of Peas, though there was plenty of Roses. Some choice Daisies, baby Gladioli and Iris are seen, and have taken well. The demand has been good on Beauty, Peas, Valley, white Roses, orchids. Weddings are now noticeable. Floral work has kept the market practically cleaned up daily. It is hoped these conditions will hold out at least up to Memorial Day. A new retail flower shop is soon to open at 60 Elmwood ave., in which a well known florist. Katherine Raeker, will do business. The sign will read, Raeker's Flower Shop. Every success is 1274 The Florists' Exchange wished Mrs. Eaeker in her new under- taking. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. gangster haye re- turned from their trip South, and report a very pleasant time. Several of their florists' friends received souvenirs in the way of bunches of green Galax from North Carolina. Sympathy is extended by the trade to the family of the Eebstocks in the death of Mrs. Rebstock, mother of Joseph, Steven, Rachel and Jno. E. Mrs. Reb- stock died at the age of So. Postmaster Kasting can now be seen in his new electric car. Trips from the postoffice to the wholesale house can be made in short order. E. O. B. PennsylTania State Notes Johnstown This beautiful city, situated in the foot Mils of the Alleghany mountains, and remembered because of the disastrous flood of twenty-five years ago, now boasts of many thoroughly uptodate florists' shops which all do a thriving business. M. Schroeder's' and Wm. Schmidt's, on Franklin St., and T. Malbrane's on Main St., are those particularly worthy of men- tion. At the time of your correspondent's visit the store of T. Malbrane brought one in mind of a mammoth bee hive. Here also is located one of the most unique greenhouse establishments it has been my good fortune to visit. H. Neiss- ner is the proprietor. On entering the palm house through a spacious store and office building, one is confronted with a large grotto surrounded by palms, ferns, and numerous flowering cacti, also a pond in the center, studded with aquatic plants through which flit myriads of bright hued goldfish. Circling the edge of this pond is a miniature electric rail- way and a couple of tame monkeys add to the general tropical effect. Kittanning J. W. Glenn reports a very busy Win- ter, especially in funeral work, and that the demand for outdoor plants is greater than ever. He also has a great many orders for outdoor, wire, hanging baskets for verandas this Spring. J. M. Notes from Illinois Elgin. — Geo. Souster has been sick for some time, the burden of his extensive business falling upon the able shoulders of his clever daughter, who reports a very busy season. It is hoped he may soon be his former self again. RocKFOBD. — R. H. Shunway says this has been a banner year tor his immense seed business, the bulk of which lies in the South and Southwest. H. W. Buck- bee speaks in a similar strain and in- tends to make many improvements in his place, following the Spring trade now at its height. J. J. Soper Is a firm believer in advertising and nothing leaves his place without his stamp upon it. The Cherry Seed Co. is well pleased with its second year in business. The head was many years with Buckbee, and is well versed in the profession. Batavia. — The Batavia Greenhouses will be one of the first in the market with Peonies, judging by the splendid stock seen in the field adjoining its fine place. W. M. Irrigated Gardens We have received a copy of the bulletin of the Agricultural Experiment Station of Nebraska. This deals with vegetable gardens on irrigated farms in Western Nebraska. Of course, in that State irri- gation is an absolute necessity if crops are to be raised, and the information to be found in this bulletin will be sought with much interest by many who are under like circumstances to our friends there. The number of this bulletin, we ought to say, is 142, and not only does it contain information on the treatment of the soil and the methods of irrigation that are employed, but there are several Ulustrations of wind-breaks and of the gardens and fields. There are, of course, hints on the subjugation of weeds and in- sect pests. It is published by the Scotts- bluff Experimental Sub-Station. Mitchell, Neb., to which place application should be made. p'i'mi iii[>Miiiiiiiiiiii[>Miiiii riC'M IIIC40IIIIIIIIIIIIK-3 iiic>Miiiiiiiiiiii[>:'<:»;: i CANNA PLANTS I = Cannas, Egandale Feuermeer Hiawatha Jean Tissot Mme. Herat Niagara Pennsylvania ! from 3-in. pots, in the following varieties at S3.( Queen Charlotte Venus Mrs. Kate Gray Dr. Buddinger Florence Vaughan Gladiator J. D. Eisele Louisiana Mme. Crozy Patria Pres. Meyers Richard Wallace Souv. d'Antoine Crozy Uncle Sam Wyoming .:• King Humbert, $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. ♦ = Our 1914 Novelties, $1.00 each, set of six for S5.00 S S Benvolia Horatio Lafew = E Gonzabo Jessica Mercutia = Miscellaneous Plants ^ DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS, propagated from selected stock. 2-in., $2.00 ri ♦ per 100, $18.50 per 1000; 3-m., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. V = HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS, in large assortments. 2-in., = = $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. = = SALVIAS, SPLENDENS, BONFIRE, ZURICH, propagated by cuttings, wUl = = make early blooming stock. 2-in., $2,00 per 100. $18.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3.00 per 100, = 5 $25.00 per 1000. ^ .^ 3 in 2 S 100 ' loo' = = Achyianthes, Emersoni, Besteri Mosaica $2.00 $3.00 — = Aeeratum, Dwarf White, Inimitable, Little Gem, Princess Pauline, = = gtc ' 2.00 3.00 = " Alternanthera, Aurea Nana, Jewel, Sieboldi, BrUliantissima, etc 2.00 ,j, ti Alyssum, Giant, Dwarf Double 2.00 3.00 ^ = Asparagus Sprengeri, extra strong 5.00 — = Colcus, Beckwith's Gem, Duneria, Hero, Verschaffeltii , 2.00 s = Dahlia Plants 2.00 = — Fuchsias, Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Marinka, Minnesota, Goettinger. . 2.00 3.00 = ". Hardy E. Ivy, extra strong stock 2.00 3.00 .;. a Senecio Scandens, or Parlor Ivy 2.00 3.00 a = Smilax, good strong stock 2.00 .... = = Swainsona, Alba, Rosea 2.00 3.00 ^ i GERANIUMS | " We have a large stock of the following varieties in a splendid condition for im- S 2 mediate shipment. There is plenty of time to get two-inch Geraniums in good shape " = for Spring sales, or from 3-in. pots for £ ' ' . - = not less than 100 of s ' " _ . 100, and $25.00 per 1000 c S Special price on large lots. 1 early demand. On orders of 1000 c J make the price $18.50 per 1000 on all quoted at $2.00 1 those quoted at $3.00 per 100 for either 2- or 3-m. stock. SINGLE VARIETIES = Alice of Vincennes ... $0.60 = Ardens 60 ^ Baron Grubissich 60 2 CUfton 60 = Emmanuel Arene 60 = Gabriel Montoya 60 = Granville 40 5J Konigen Olga Wur- 1^ temberg 40 = MaximeKovalcvski.. .40 = Mrs. E. Rawson 40 S Pamela 60 = Rival 60 H Rosalda 60 i Tiffin 40 = Victor Crosset 60 DOUBLE VARIETIES ri Abbie Schacfler .... 2 Anais SegaUs = Beaute Poitcvlnc. . = Berthe de Presilly. . = Col. Thomas = Edmond Blanc r? Fleuve Blanc 2 Jean Oberle 5 Jean Viaud .40 2.00 3.00 .60 3.00 4.00 .40 2.00 3.00 .40 2.00 3.00 .60 3.00 4.00 Doz. II Jules Vasseur $0.40 $2 La Favorite 40 2, LaPUotc 60 3 LeCid 40 2, Leon Baudrier 60 3. M. A. RoselcuT 60 3 Marquise de Castel- lane 40 2, Miss Kendall Mme. Buchner Mme. Canovas Mme. Landry Mme. Laporte Bisquit Mme. Recamier Mrs. Lawrence Ornelia S. A. Nutt Suzanne Despres .40 2.00 3.00 ^ .40 2.00 3.00 V .40 2.00 3.00 = VARIEGATED FOLIAGE Marshall McMahon . Mountain of Snow. . Mrs. Pollock 3.00 4.00 + rVY-LEAVED Alliance Dina Scalarandis. . Mrs. Banks Pierre Crozy .40 2.00 3.00 = .40 2.00 3.00 5 .40 2.00 3.00 ♦ .40 2.00 3.00 = OUR SPECIAL OFFER: = For $18.50 we will send 1000 Geraniums from 2-in. pots, twenty varie- = ties to be our selection, making an assortment that will please in every 2 way, as they have been doing in the past. We send 6000 for $105.00; S 10,000 for $175.00.5 = '""''' wilb order^^ : = R. VINCENT JR. & SONS CO.j White Marsh, Maryland Providence, R. I. Everybody is busy getting ready foi Memorial Day. Flowering plants are scarce, many growers having lost Ge- ranium cuttings by the thousand in th« cold spell of last Winter. With the back- ward season, ontside flowers will come in about right, especially late Tulips. A considerable amount of artificial flowers are also being used by the storemen this season and M-agnolia wreaths are being made by the hundreds to sell from a dollar up. Brie Bonevier, proprietor of th( Butcher Greenhouses, died on May 9.i Mr. Bonevier worked as foreman foi! Mrs. Butcher for a number of years anc! only recently bought out the greenhouses Olney Williams has his land cleareCj for the contractors who start to buiki two new houses to replace two old ones,! one of which had seen forty-two years' of service. Rhode Island Horticultural SocJet; has published its premium schedule foi the 1914 season. The first exhibitim will be held in the Mathewson St. Churcl' Parlors, on Jime 17, and the Fall exhibi; tion in the same parlors on Nov. 3 an<| 4. W. A. B. Newport, R. I. William Allan is gardener for Mrs George D. Widener, and not Mrs. Weuer as my faulty handwriting made it appeal in your last issue. The place referred t( is the one formerly owned by Dr. 0. M Bell, your correspondent for many years (David Mcintosh) being the head gar dener there. Great alterations are being made t( the Edward J. Berwind estate, the land scape work being carried out by his owi gardener, Bruce Butterton. Ralph Armstrong has been here froH New York this week arranging for th( opening of his Bellvue Avenue brand The Horticultural Society A regular meeting of this societj was held on the 12th inst., Vice-presiden James Bond presiding. President Wm McRay being reported as on the sick list but recovering. The committee appointei to consider affiliation with the iSationa Association consists of Messrs. Alexan der Fraser, Andrew J. Dorward and Wil liam Grey. James Watt, George Mc Donald and Joseph Waters were electei to membership. Of importance to those in tending to make trade exhibits of plant or other material at the June show is th" fact that no charge whatever is to hi made for space. Send in application fo: space now, to William Grey, secretary| Bellvue avenue. Alex. MacLellan. Hartford, Conn. Surely we have got Summer at last. The temperature has been up to 80 deg in the shade, and that is a great differ ence to what is was last week. It looki as if flowers for Memorial Day would hi rather scarce. The Phlox is in bloom iij the parks, and it looks beautiful and ai we will all be looking for some sucl thing about the 30th, we are in hope that we will have some cool days yet t( keep it over. D. A. Spear, of the firm of Spear i\ McManus, sailed the 18th from Nev York, for a trip abroad, and will be gomi about three months. Thos. Dryden of Wethersfield ave. ha; got some very fine Hydrangeas for thi 30th, and they are remarkably fine plants. His potted plants are good stock, whilii the Carnations are doing fine. Axel Hallgren of Wilson. Conn., ha: made a settlement with the Gas Co Readers will remember that the gas mail burst under his house and destroyed sev era! hundred of his Easter Lilies. He hai about the finest grade of Geraniums to bi found here. Ed. Newton of Parkvill is showini some fine Carnations and his plant trade has been way above last year. Page Potter of the Bon Ton has re turned from his trip to his old home ir Vermont, Where he went last week oi account of the illness of his father. John Coombs of Main st was verji busy on the 20th, with funeral work foi The Florists' Exchange 1275 Ne^ Nephrolepis Seedlings B. M. WICHERS GRETNA LOUISIANA B. M. WICHERS GRETNA '. wonderful Fern, and has created a I wherever shown. Imagine a 3-4 ft. ' long, but stiff-stemmed, frond of elegantissima, the pinnae densely whorled and end- ing in a flat, branched tassel of from six to ten thickly curled points. The frond itself splits or forks regularly at a distance of from 1 to 2 ft. from the pot, each fork again dividing, and the leaf ending in a broad, flat tassel from 8 to 12 ina. wide, showing from SO to 100 distinct tips. It is a strong grower, producing fronds very freely and has never reverted to another form. is a cross between Nephrolepis davalli oides furcans and Boston, producing the t.ame forked pinnae on long, stiff, but gracefu fronds, giving the leaf a substantial aspect While the leaves grow as long as those of the Boston, the plant looks tmce as full, o%\ing to the broad, forked pinnae. has davallioides blood. The long, broad leaves are beautifully twisted and forked each fork again breaking into a number of smaUer ones, which, with the immense width and length of the leaf, makes it a most m- teresting and decorative Fern, different from any in existence, 50,000 Plantsand Runners READY NOW 2-in., 25o. each; $15.00 per 100. S-in., 30c each; 4in., 4Dc. each; 6-iii., 60c. each; 8-in , $1.00 each; lO-in., $2.00 each. All full plants Runners; S30 00 per 1000, $4.00 per 100 B.M.WICHERS&CO. GRETNA, LA. Nephrolepis B. M. WICHERS ASPARAGUS t advt. In the Bichange Bedding Plants ^^ INCA Variegata. 3H-in S6.00 EGONIA Vernon and Erfordi. 2X-in-. S25.00 per 1000 3.00 GERATUM. 2K-in 3.00 NAPDRAGON. 3-in 6.00 :OLEUS VerschafleltU and Golden Bedder. 2}i-ln 2.50 ALVIA 2M-in.. S3.00; 3-in 4.00 lADAME SALLEROI. 2ii-''n.. S3.00; 3-in. 4.50 XTERNANTHERAS. Red and yeUow 820.00 per 1000 2.00 lERANltlMS, Castellane and S. A. Nutt. 4-in , 7.00 :oston and Whltmanl FERNS. 6-in., SOc. loston FERNS. 7-in., Sl.OO. .ssorted FERNS. 2H-in., strong, healthy plants, S25.00 per 1000 3.00 ^ENTIA Forsteriana Combination, 3 in a pot, XNTIA Forsteriana Combination, 3 in a pot, 6-in.. SOc. lENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in., 35c. SNTIA Belmoreana. S-in., SOc. :ENTIA Belmoreana. 6-in., Sl.OO. RANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON, N. J. Hve credit where credit la due — Mention Eschapge BE EXCHAINGE— BtsiAaveftlslBg Mediom Gains Wm. McQunie of the McClunie Florists Co., Church St., has been very busy with funeral work the past week. George G. McClunie of Main St. has named his branch store on Maple ave. The Flower Shop. It was opened last Friday for business. He has installed a McCray icebox. Business at the new stand is all to the good. G. G. M. Pawtucket, R. I. The prevailing good weather is fast putting bedding plants into good condi- tion and large numbers are being pur- chased for the planting out in beds. Pansy plants are also selling rapidly at the average price of 35c. a doz. The North Attleboro Improvement So- ciety has distributed flower seeds to the pupils of the public schools for the pur- pose of getting them interested in the planting of flower gardens. Mr. Booth of Manville reports good business in both plant and floral orders. The Attleboro florists report the sale of an immense quantity of Carnations on Mother's Day. Chas. F. Winslow, superintendent of cemeteries, shows an expenditure on this account of $7,397.68, in his annual re- port. Many beautiful and artistic floral de- signs were seen at the funeral of ex- Representative D. J. Shea, who was one of Cumberland's most prominent citizens. There were about fifty designs, and each florist received his proportional share. Lonsdale Garden and Playground Asso- ciation has issued blanks for those who desire to enter the garden contest this season. The Pawtucket Lodge of Elks will cele- brate Flag Day on a pretentious scale this year. Exercises will take place in Slater Hall on June 14. In addition to a tribute to the flag, the program calls for music, flowers and appropriate ad- dresses. C. A. K. THE TIME TO PLACE ORDERS for stock you will need in June, July and August IS RIGHT NOW! Here are a few things you will be sure to need before long : CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 2K-in., $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 3-in., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica and Chinensis. 2J^-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 2H-in.. $14-00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire Cincinnati. 2 J^-in.. $17.50 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine. 2i^-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. 2}^-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FERN FLATS. All varieties, $2.00 per flat; 10 flats, $17.50. PRIMULA Obconica Gigantea Seed. Separate colors, 90c. per 1000. PRIMULA Chinensis Fimbriata Seed. 90c. per 1000. CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora and Semi-Dwarf Seed. 50c. per tr. pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English Strain. In separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, German Strain. $6.00 per 1000. (Both of the highest strain obtainable.) PANSY SEED. Giant Flowering Prize Florist Mixture. As good a strain as can be obtained at the highest price. SOc. per tr. pkt.; $1.50 per U oz.; $5.00 per oz. If in need of Roses, Carnations and Chrysan- themums— write us. We can take good care of all orders placed with us. A postal will bring you our catalogue. Let us hear from you. S. S. SKIDELSKY S, CO. 1004 Betz Bldg. -:- PHILADELPHIA, PA. ORCHIDS We ofier, for early Spring delivery, and immediate ordras, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Pa Plant PercivaUana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Speciosisslma 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana.. 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trlanae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 n supply original case Iota aareceived for very attractive ipricea. THESE MUST NOT CATTLEYA Pa Plant Lablata $1.50 to $3.00 Labiata Warneri... 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Gaskelliana 1.00 to 2. also supply .amaller plants (SE- MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence, R. I. Reciprocity — Saw I 1 the Exchange ORCHIDS Fresh Importations from Famous Districts CATTLEYAS Mendelii -By request. To replenish two old collections. Fine, original type. Schroederae The splendid old, distinct type. A small lot overlooked in the rush of large shipments. Popayan Trianat since the earthqu.... ^ ,. ^^ Glgas Sanderiana Large, deep lip. Mam- moth flo-wenng type. Only the demand of the country's rare-orchid lovers with advance orders has influenced us to bring out these small collections. Only a few cases rREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY, Tall River, Mass. G. L. Freeman. Mgr. Rare Coast type. The first ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- drobiums, Oncidiums, Cypripediums etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower, FALL RIVER, MASS. Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange ORCHIDS C. PercivaUana C. Moasiae G. Schroederae For price write to JOHN DeBUCK. p. 0. Box 73 SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY. read this advt. In the Bxchangs ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters. Growers SANDER. HfGnTb n 721. N«w York City Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS 1276 The Florists' Exchange The Steam of the Great Plant Producing Mill has been kept up to full speed, day and night. Look! StockofBeddingPlantsbythelOO^OOO Are now ready for immediate delivery SECURE YOUR ORDER NOW! SCAKLETfSAGE, Bonfire or Clara Bedman We have the finest plants you have ever seen; large plants. stand t „. ing sun, as well as ihade. Large, 4-in. pots Whhe. Gradiis Magtiifica " 3 in . Argenteo-Guttata Beauti 2Hi GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt. 1 double scarlet; Buchner, double wl A. Ricard and assorted, 4 in Beauty of Poitevlne. Best do FUCHSIAS. Assorted VINCA Variegata, . AMPELOPSIS VeiVc'hVi.' ' 4 in PALMS, Eentia Forsteriana. Periwinkle. one laree 1 DISH FERNS. Assorted. 2)4 i FERNS, ScotUi. Large 7 in. Boston. 7 in DRACAENA IndiTisa. SJi-m., 6-in... Terminalls 3-in FICUS Elastlca, or Rubber Plant. 6, 5H. 6 to 7 in., 30c., 50c. to .... CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE BUSHES. Suitable for outdoor planting. 3 ft. high, 6 in. pots HONEYSUCKLE (HaUeana) and as- sorted. 5J.^ in CLEMATIS Panlculata. 6M to 6 in.. HYDRANGEA Otaksa . Kept in cold- frame, outdoors all Winter, protected from the frost by straw, suitable now to plai ASPIDISTRA Just i able for porchi Variegated, also for porche; pots, Sl.OO. $1.25 to SMALL PLANTS p«ioo arf, 2 _ BENA_ _, HELIOTROPES. PHLOX VERBENAS.___2H first of all Marigolds. 2H-in. pots Large African. 3 in COSMOS. Red, white and pink. 3 plants bMkbluV. Assorted in one pot. 2>^ in LOBELIA, Crystal Palace. French dwarf conjpacta. 2>J m PETUNIAS, California Giant. olors,. 3 PETUNIA, Rosy Morn. 2K in : PETUNIAS. Double SnowbaU, white, 4 in ' THUNBERGIA, or Black-eyed Susan. 2J4 ASTERS, Cre AGERATUM. Blue. 4 in COLEUS VerschaSeltii, Golden Bedder, Victoria. 2M in We have a large stock of fancy-leaved Coleus. 2}4 in. pots, very strong Brilliancy. 4 m NASTURTIUMS. Dwarf, dla. A splendid variety with dark leaves CORN- FLOWER. The ladies, the children and the young and old men's friend. The reason why so popular: it is a lucky plant. We never had enough before. This season we raised a limited quantity; 3 in. pots $5.00 per 100; 2H in. $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGON.or Antirrhinum Majua. Giant ... . S3.00 to sl.o'o per 100. Silver Pink, J5.00 per 100. 100 TRADESCANTIA. Variegated. 2J^ in S3.0n Y. 2Hin 3.00 35c. each; Cordata compacta, 5 in., 35c. IPOMOEA NOCTIFLORA Our Specialty 1.60 CANNAS King Humbert, one of the best new, dark- leaved varieties; massive coppery foliage; large icarlet flowers. 4 in., SS.OO per 100. Alphonse Bouvier, rich red; Richard Wallace, light yellow fl„w,r,. Mad. Crozy, Pres. McKlnley, brilliant " ' " " rosy pink; Florence IS. $7.00 per 100. 1st year, 1913. This shoi [ of the merit of out Araucarias. I imported is d. healthy and strc e BARGAIN whil y now, the plants 5,'6!^, 6 in. pots. 3, 4, 5 ti high, 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c. GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer and Grower of Potted Plants 1012 West Ontario St. PHILADf LPHIA, PA. 100 Cypripedium Insigne 8-inch pans, $150 takes the lot. Cash with order. MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES PROVIDENCE. R. I. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. 1. ORCHIDS, PAI.MS and plant! of every variety Boupnvillea 2- and ^i^-inch, $IU.UO per 100. 3-inch, $20.00 per 100. June 1st Delivery Kindly send cash with order for prompt shipment Emile N. Savoy Sougainvlllea Specialist SECAUCUS. N. J. GRRANIUM^ 10,000 POITEVINE 3H-in., $6.00 per 100 10,000 NUTT 3j/^-in., 6.00 per 100 10,000 RICARD 3}^-in., 6.00 per 100 These are good, strong, stocky plants, all in bud and bloom, ready for immediate shipment. Cash with order. Satisfaction guaranteed. SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSE, DOVER^NJ. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt and La Favorite, 4-inch, $7.00 per 100. COLEUS Golden Bedder, Firebrand, Beckwith Gem and Crimson Beauty, 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Also a full line of aU kinds of bedding plants. Write for prices if you need any. Cash with orders please Geo. W. Russell Fishkill-on-Hudson, N.Y. Write them yon read this advt. In the Erchange GERANIUMS Variegati ots, S6.0( pots, S3.60 per -in. pots, 86.00 per 100. COLEUS Verschaflel til, G. Bedder and 12 oth. SALVIAS, AGERATUM Blue, STOCI Howard's Star PETUNIAS. 2-in. pots, Sf per 100. SALVIAS. 3-;n. pots, S3.00 per 100; 4-in., $i per 100. ASTERS. 4 colors, 2-in. pots, Sl.OO per 100. CABBAGE, TOMATOES, CAULIFLOWI PEPPERS. 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100; Seedlin 25c. per 100. CELERY, Golden Self Blanching. Tra planted, S3.50 per ICOO. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Write them you read this advt. In the Eschaiu geranium: GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt. 3J^-i Per 100 CANNA. Bronze, 4-m $6.00 CANNA. Red and YeUow. 4-in 6.00 VINCAS. Green and variegated. S^i- in 5.00 VINCAS. Green and variegated. 2>^- in 3.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order. Arthur Taylor, Boontoo,N.J. t read this advt. In the Exchange GERANIUMS SALVIAS, 2Ji-in, 2c.: 3.m., 3c. LOBELIA. Double Blue. 2ii-'m. vtr 100 $2.00. Samael Whitton, 232 ChurchiH Ave., Utica, N. Y. OlTe credit wberecredlt Is due — Mention Bxcbanffe Poitevlne and Ricard. 3H-i 10 peril 87.001 VINCA Variegated. 3, 4 and 4H-in. pots,Il' 12Hc. and 15c. SALVIA Splendens. 3i^-in. pots, S5.00 CANNAS D. Harum. Sti.UU per iuu; iw $6.00 per 100. ^ .^ , C-ash with order. E. C.ROGERS - ROSLINDALE, MAn Give credit where credit Ib dne — Mention Escba GERANIUM! Rooted Cuttings From now till October RICARD.POITEVINE.DOYLE.CASTELLAi PERKINS, VIAUD, NUTT and BUCHNEl $10.00 p«r 1000. Cash with order. FRED W. RITCHY, Uncaster I Give cr edit whereeredltlB due— Mention Eicba], YOURS '^"'VheASKIN Opportunity in every issue May 23, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1277 Worcester, Mass. Notes Business is somewtiat quiet, and most of 'tlie florists are taking advan- tage of the opportunity, and are making big plans for tlieir Memorial Day rush. It is the general opinion that flowers will mtiful, and that trade, by the way people are placing their orders now, will undoubtedly be good. .^ , , „ ,, has. jMackie, of the Denholm & Mc- Kay Cut Flower Dept., is putting all ?Eorts into making this the biggest Memorial on record. Stock is good d plentiful at the greenhouses on urgis St., and Carnations are right on crop. Jlr. Mackie has certainly no kick ming so far with the way orders have Carl Everberg, who recently purchased the store of Midgley & Co., is getting into Une. He has a fine assortment of reaths already on hand to meet the demands of his new customers. Mr. Everberg expects to furnish most of the stock used in his store from his green- houses in Woburn. "" F. Littlefield has been kept busy during the past week with several table decorations and a steady run of funeral work. He has three stores in swing, and preparations are being made to meet demands in every way. _ Worcester Conservatories gre having a good cut of iCarnations daily. They are right on crop, and also have thou- sands of Stocks coming along for the next couple of weeks. These are in all varieties and colors. Carnations are showing lots of color and buds. H. F. Midgley expects to do a larger wholesale business this Memorial than any other since he has had the place. The house of young 'Mnm stock is coming along in first-class shape. Randall's Flower Shop is making ar- rangements for a big Memorial rush. We suppose Barry is now thinking of some novelty along the florist's line, which he can pop on us. M. C. M. Pointers for Westerners I "Vegetable Gardens on Irrigated Farms in Western Nebraska" is the title 'ot a new report of the Scottsbluff Experi- j mental Sub-station, which may be had without cost by residents of Nebraska lupon application. Here is a summary of the bulletin : Plant small amounts of the various [vegetables and make several plantings during the season. If possible, protect the garden with a windbreak. Only well-decayed stable manure should be used for fertilizer, and then as a top-dressing in the Fall. I Care must be used In irrigating the different vegetables in order to secure the Ibest quality and flavor. ( A little care used in gathering seed Iwill cut down the seed bill the following iSpring as well as improve the vegetables from year to year. Asparagus requires rich, well-prepared soil. By withholding water until the pods begin to set and then forcing a growth a much earlier crop of Beans can be se- KUred. I Beets do not keep long in storage, and Itherefore should be canned during the iSummer. The smaller the Beet, the more .tender. I Brussels Sprouts should be grown only ror Summer consumption. i For early varieties of Cabbage, the Early Wakefleld and Winningstadt have Droved the best. The same is true of the Danish Ball Head as a late variety. Bleaching Cauliflower will produce letter flavored heads than growing them n the open. Carrots should be so irrigated as to le kept in a good growing condition. Swiss Chard has proved worthy of a ilace in the garden. There is no danger of giving Celery :oo much water. It is better to under-irrigate than over- rrigate for early Corn. Planting Cucumbers in continuous ows insures fruit from one to two weeks krlier than the hill method. I Lettuce should be kept growing rap- dly to insure tenderness. Growing Onions from seed is cheaper ind the results are as good as when grown I'rom sets. 1 ■ CRAIG'S SPRING LIST The following Stock is up to our established Standard "Quality" CROTONS nplete col- lection of Crotons in the world, carrying at the present time, for Spring sales, over 50,000 Elants in over 400 varieties, all of the very ighest quality and brilliantly colored. 2H-iii- pots, strong plants. S20 per 100, 3175 per 1000. 4-in. pots, strong plants, S30 per 100, S275 per 1000; 5-in. pots, strong plants, S50, 875 and SlOO per 100; 6-ia. pots, strong plants. $12, 515, $18 and 824 per doz; 7-in. pots, strong plants, $24, $30 and S36 per doz; 8-in. pots, made up beautiful plants. 324. $30 and $36 per doz; 10- in. pots, made up beautiful plants, $5. $6 and S7.50 each; 12-in. and 14-in. tubs, made up beautiful plants, $10 and 315 each. ^DRACAENA DRACAENA Massangeana. 4-in. pots S7.50 per doz., S50 per 100 6-in. pots $15 and $18 per doz. PHOENIX ARECA ARECA lutescens. Perfect plants, wit! green foliage. Our stock has beengrov naxd. It is in splendid condition and ' ' ■ 6-in. pots, $12 per . -. .. ery heavy, 48 in. to $5 each; 10-in. pots, made up, very FERNS 150,000 in variety, finest stock. ' TEDDY JUNIOR." A grand new dwarf fem. Fine young plants from 2>i-in. pots, $3 per doz., SPRING PLANTS READY NOW fill offer this year a Nephrolepis Hanisll Neph 23^.m J Nephrolepis Robusta .$6 per doz., $45 per 100 $12 per doz., S90 per 100 S3, $4. $5 each 50.000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Golden Glow $2.00 $17.50 - - * .00 17.50 .00 17.50 .00 17.60 Nagoya 2.00 17.60 Merry Jane.. pots, made sach; 10-m. pots, made up, very heavy, taU. $5 and $6 each; lO-in. tubs, made ^ y. 6 ft. to 8 ft. tall, $7.50. $10 arid $12.50 e FICUS FICUS Pandurata. Lynnwood Hall. . Chrysolor'a.'.'.'.'.'. Baby Margaret.. Garza Glorinda Mrs. Beu Golden Age. 17.! 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 !.00 17.50 !.00 17.50 !.00 17.60 !.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 17.£ .tall. 10 and 11-in. tubs, 6 ft. tall.. $4 and $5 each Branch plants, exceptionally fine, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and $4 each. The larger plants are unusually fine. Flcus Chauverli. 6-in. pots. 18 and 36 in. high, $6. $9 and $12 Large plants . a. 6-in. pots. 24 in. t .$1.60 and $2 each $3 each Yellow Eaton.... White Eaton Golden Gem Fairy Queen WeUs' Late Pink December Gem.. ThanlisgivingOuecn 3.00 Cliadwick Supreme. 3.00 Roman Gold 3.00 .lo.uu Naoma 3.00 25.00 Wm. R. Brock 4.00 36.00 Helen Newberry 4.00 35.00 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 .00 25.00 .00 25.00 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 5.00 40.00 - -- Jtock of Spring : nign qualitj as other Cratg specialties. 2H and 3-in. 4-in. Pots Pou GERANIUMS. Strong plants. 8 va- 100 100 rieties $g.0O SCARLET SAGE, Zuricti $4.00 8.00 VERBENAS. Best strain 4.00 8 00 SNAPDRAGON, Sutton's Prize Winners 8 00 MIMULAS TigrinusCMonkey Flower)^! ■' 8.00 Mosciiatus (Musk Plant) 8.00 SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. . . . 4.00 LOBELIA. Light and dark 4 00 Trailing 4.00 Double Kathleen Mallard 4.00 PHLOX, Drummondii 4.00 THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan) . . 4.00 CUPHEA (Cigar Plant) 4.00 AGERATUM (Uttle Blue Star) 4.00 Blue Perfecdon 7 oo COBAEA Scandens in 00 MOONVINES 800 ZINNIAS. 5 colors 400 8*00 NASTURTIUM. YeUowandred. 700 RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean) g'oO BALSAM, Camellia-flowered 8 00 ABUTILON, Flowering g'on GAILLARDIA, Double Mixed g'oO CELOSIA, Sutton's Large Assorted. 10 00 LUPINUS. Best assorted s 00 TORENIA, Blue 4 qq AMARANTHUS, Red 4 00 CALENDULA. Finest assorted 7 00 MARIGOLD, Airican 7.00 Golden Star. Star 4 00 7'oo HELIOTROPES 8'oO FLOWERING VINCAS. 3 colors... 6.00 10.00 COLEUS, 5 varieties 3.60 Large Leaf Seedlings 8.00 Brilliancy 16.00 ALTERN ANTHER A. Red and yellow. 3.50 CANNAS, 8 varieties, assorted 8.00 King Humbert 10.00 Rosea Gigantea 12.00 LANTANAS 8.00 FUCHSIA 10.00 PERIWINKLE. Variegated, heavy.. . 4.00 15.00 DAISIES, Marguerite. Heavy 16.00 WHITE DAISIES. 4-in., heavy, $10.00 per 100; 6-in., $25.00 per 100. ROBERT CRAIG CO..«"»"*'iS''*''»'^''- For varieties of Peas, Premium Gem, I Nott's Excelsior, and British Wonder ' have given the best satisfaction. I For early Potatoes, plant seed that hag been sprouted. 1 Rhubarb should have a place in every garden. | Over-irrigation of Squash produces a rank growth but little fruit. I Failure to secure a good crop of To- ] matoes is due more to over-irrigation . than to anything else. Watermelons and Cantaloups can be grown in abundance, but only early va- rieties should be used. For Watermelons, , Fordhook Early and Kleckly's Sweet have proved very satisfactory. The ■ Jenny Lind Cantaloup is of excellent I flavor and early maturing. I Greenhouse Building Beookltn, N. T. — David F. Mellis of East 35th St., cor. Snyder ave., will erect a frame greenhouse, to be Slft.xSOft., and to cost $900. Ft. Wayne, Ind. — Wm. J. Vesey, Jr., manager of the Vesey greenhouses, has purchased the 58 acre tract at Hunting- ton rd. and the Wabash Valley Traction Co.'s 'line, and new greenhouses will be erected on the property. Dracaena Indivisa -inch 3-inch ■ Plumosus, 214-inch - njlJUl UwUiJ Sprengeri, 2i^inch - I ^J Sprengeri, 3-inch - - WETTLIN FLORAL COMPANY, Hornell, N. Y Per 100 $3.00 6-00 8.00 3-00 5.00 Exterminating Moles pellent.— MISH'S LBB. GREENHOUSES, GERANIUMS YOU RISK NOTHING If unsatisfactory in any way when received, you will have the privilege of sending them right back and getting your money back or another lot of Geraniums. A new lot ready every week. SIO.OO per 1000 for S. A. NUTT, S12.50 per 1000 for RICARD and POITEVINE. ALBERT M. HERR Lancaster, Pa. #V'rk^^nl'Tkf< Just received, in fine ORCHIDS ^^-^A^c=H?,^'r- Direct from tlie Woods. CATTLEYAS, Speciosissima, Gaslieiiiana, Per- „„.„„, Nobile, Wardi- PHA£AEN6i>SIS, AmabiUs and SclilUerlana. Write for special list No. 55. LAGER © HURRELL - SUMMIT, N. J. VINCA VARIEGATA 3K-in., fine plants with trailers, $5.00 per 100; 2]4ria., nice plants with trailers, suitable for baskets, $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS Strong, bushy plants, in bud and bloom, 3H-in- pots; S. A. NUTT, $5.00 per lOO. ALPHONSE RICARD, and BEAUTE POITEVINE, $6.00 per 100. These are fine plants, as good as any 4-inch. Cash with order, please. JOHN R. MITCHELL 1278 The Florists' Exchange Xanthosoma Marshalli iow Rou* Xanthosoma lUustris The florist who does not secure a stock of these grand new plants misses one of the best bedding plants out. X. Marshalli is a dark metallic green, 4 to 5 ft. high. X. lUustris has a rich puiphsh, velvety shading over the leaf that makes it very attractive. IJ-2 to 3 ft. high. , The Wonderful Dasheen is another of the Elephant Ear family that is far superior to the old Caladium Esculentum; makes smaller bulbs but many more leaves. We are prepared to furnish started plants of either of the above three novelties at $2.50 per 100, express paid. Let us send you 100, one-third of each variety; if you want larger-sized plants we can supply them at $5.00 per 100. If you didn't read our CANNA PLANT AD. in issue of April 25th, look it up or ask us to mail you price hst. One hundred varieties to choose from at half the prices others are going to ask you, and we pay the express and they don't. Which do you think it will pay you to buy ? A trial will convince you. HEDYCHIUM, or BUTTERFLY LILY. The sweet-scented, pure white flower that grows much hke a Canna is going to be a popular favorite. You ought to try some of them; only $2.50 per 100 for strong, started plants. When you can show them in bloom your customers will be crazy about them; as fragrant as a Gardenia. Write us at once and send a check for amount of your order and we will L. H. READ &, CO., pay DEER PARK, ALABAMA HYDRANGEA OTAKSA TO BLOOM THIS SEASON POT GROWN, 3 to 7 SHOOTS 6-in. pots, $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. 2i4.in. pots, $4.00 per 100. $35 00 per 1000. BINQUISH IVV -^IZy ^P'^T'-^^*"™- P"'^' *^2™ P'"' l™*; 3 feet long, staked 3 to 4 leads, per doz $1.60. 3-m. pots, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000; fine stock for grave work- S-m. $25.00 per 100. TRELLIS IVY. 20-inches high, very heavy, $1.00 each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 3-in. pota, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ROSES for planting out, leading varieties, 6-in. pots, $35.00 per 100. STRING PLUMOSA. 60c. per string, 7 ft. long, very heavy. J. WM. COLFLESH'S SONS Established 42 years 33d Street and Woodland Ave.,PIHLADELPmA,PA. 3 due — Mention Exchange Palms, Ferns, Asparagus, Dracaenas, Ivies and Vincas KENTIA Belmoreana and Forst 3*t^SlS^ A,iS,°i?""'- ** 26o., 360., 6O0., 760. and $1.00 ea. VTw<~.i tr . .;: 'oT 7^ ASPARAGUS Plumosus. $3.00 per 100 nBAnA™r^?'.„±"'- V° ^ "-.bushy stock, $10.00 per 100. DKACAENA ^mvlsa. Large 7-in., 76o. and $1.00 eaoh; 4-in., smaU. at SIO.OO per 100. H. WESTON, - - . HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Reciprocity— Saw It In the WM. THICKER, Water Lilies Now Is the Season for Planting No better stock of Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Nelumbiums, etc. VINCA MINOR AUREA (Hardy Golden MyrUe) Very desirable for beds, borders, vases, etc. Strong 3-in pot plants, $8.00 per 100 ^^^L^f Arlington, N. J. CONTENTS Alfalfa Seed Case 1262 American Peony Society 1280 Among' tlie Growers: Bedding, Variety in 1283 Carpet Bedding (lUus.) 1283 Catalogs Received 1262 Chrysanthemums, The Best 1298 Co-operation Between Nurserymen and Florists 1285 Dryland Vegetation 1262 Dupuy, Louis (Portrait) 1282 Food and Drugs Act Regulations, Change in 1283 G. and F. Club of Boston 1285 Greenhouse Building 1277 Heating' Queries ' 1315 Heating Water In Pipes By Steam Horticult Illinois, Notes from Irrigated Gardens . . . Landscape Gardening Massachusetts .1282 .1274 .1274 Legislation, National, Affecting Seed Market, Review of tlie Massachusetts Horticultural Meetings and Exhibitions Co maaie Atlantic States Moles, Exterminating New England State Flower Show, 1915 1280 Ninth-Story Window, Prom A 1280 Nursery Dept. (nius.) 1271 Onion Market, Egyptian 1262 Pacific Coast Dept. 1314 , State Notes 1274 , The Changing of 1280 Ready in June Next Revised, entirely reset and up-to-date Commercial Violet Culture A TREATISE ON THE GROWING AND MARKETING OF VIOLETS FOR PROFIT By DR. B. T. GALLOWAY Dean of the Department of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Third edition. Price, $1,50 by mail, postpaid. The only, comprehensive work on the subject. Gives every detail necessary to success. Superbly illustrated with over sixty plates, plans, diagrams, in- cluding Working Drawings of Model Violet Houses, Plans for Complete Heating Systems, Photographs Showing Methods of Handling Soil, Preparing the Beds, Bunching the Flowers, Packing for Shipment, etc. Numerous illustra- tions showing the character of the more important diseases are also given. Ele- gantly printed on heavy enameled paper, and bound in flexible covers of royal purple and gold. A.T.DElAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO.Ltd. Pointers for Westerners Question Box 1295 Betailer, Tlie (Dlus.) Memorial Day; ''The Flowers"; Moving Picture Advertisingl2S7-1291 S. A. F. and O. H. Boston ConventionlSOO Seed Trade Report 1259 Seeds in Dixie Land 1262 South Africans to Visit America 1298 Special Delivery Stamp, The Use of. 1280 Springfield Taxing Case 1281 Stray Notes from Great Britain (lUus.) 1284 Sweet Peas at Auburn, (N.' Y.) 1286 Tackett, L. J. (Portrait) 1264 Texas State Florists' Ass'n 1284 Thanks for Appreciation 1280 Trade ITotes; Albany 1273 Boston 1306 Buffalo 1273 Chicago 1309 Cincinnati 1311 Detroit 1312 Ft Worth 1264 Hartford 1274 Houston ■ 1263 Indianapolis 1311 Kansas City 1312 Lancaster 1272 Louisville 1266 Milwaukee 1313 Minneapolis 1301 Montgomery 1265 Nashville 1267 New Orleans 1265 Newport 1274 New York 1305 Pawtucket 1275 Philadelphia 1308 Pittsburgh 1273 Portland 1315 Providence 1274 San Antonio 1264 San Francisco 1314 St. Louis 1312 Syracuse 1273 Washington 1272 Worcester 1277 Trade Notes, General 1279 University of Illinois Notes -...1268 Week's Meetings, The 1280 A Correction A statement appeared in our issue of May 16, page 1246, to the effect that owing to the death of A. Zur Neiden, the florist business conducted at 4088 Lan- 'caster ave., under the above name, will be discontinued. We regret that this ii statement was correct only as to the fact 1 of the death of Mr. Zur Neiden, as ne are informed that the business has been i and will be continued at ithe same ad- , dress, since that gentleman's decease, by T. Zur Neiden. East, West, North, South— The National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our slogan can be found than the fact that although the headquarters of The Florists' Exchange happen to be in New York City, from which center we re- ceive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our subscribers that they make all their pur- chases from that city, to the detriment of valued advertisers located elsewhere. Bird Census We learn from Washington that a cen- sus of all the birds in the United States is suggested for this Summer. Toward this end the U. S. Department of Agri- culture is inviting the co-operation of lov- ers of birds throughout the country. As to the conditions required, doubtless a postal card to the Office of Information, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Wash- ington, D. 0., would bring fuU particu- lars. The Florists' Exchange 1279 I I List of Advertisers j | Index to Stock Advertised i Albany Cut Flowe. change. Inc.. Tt Albert & Davidson AUen.J. K... .... .1314 Drcer. Henry A.. I 1-1309- Langjahr. A. H. .1304 Rice Co.. M... Lange, H. F. 1302 Dudley. Chas. P 1200 Leedle Floral Co, 1313 Eagle Pipe Supply Co. Leidenms, T 1304 1295 Lemon on Co _ 1260 Ebbinge & Van Groos Leonard Seed Co, mkr'Wooden Ware 1270 Leuly, Emil Mfc Co.. The.... 1309 Eble. Chas 1289 Lippman E. A. . nde^on.J.F 1302 Edlelsen Lcldiger Co UttlefieldFIonst ...... p„„. f^ ,„, nJ^snn S A 1287 12S9 Lockland Lumber Col312 Roehrs Co., J ul. S6Sm«ller.Geo;H:i298 Edwards' Folding Box London Flower Shopl290 Roemer. Fred. . pIlneMfg.Co 1311 _Co .,.. 1296 Long hland Dahlia Rogers, E_. C, 12,58 Robinson Co. C 1301 H. M 1312 Rock Flower Co., .1298 Abutilon 1263-67- Lilacs .1301 1277-1300-01 Lily Bulbs. . 1266 Agcratum 1264-66- 1276 1267-72-74-75-76-77- Lilies 1257 (11299 1300-01 c. Altcrnanthera... 1265-66- Lilium Auratum.: . 1304 1267-68-72-74-75-77- Lilium Giganteum, 1258-70 Envelopes 1298 Magnolia "1257-58- Fancy Baskets... 1297-98 Manure. 1260-62-65 Fancy Fcrns....l296-98-99 Ma; 1300-01 1288 Alyssum. Ehmann. Wm I Paper 1 1296 Ellic AschmannBros 1300 Ellic Aschmann. Godfrey..l276 Emr Ashley, Ernest. . """" " wald Baer. Julius^ Badgley, BakCT.The Florist, 1276 1264 Rogers, t. ^- 1276 „ 1266 Gardens 1272 RoFkerfi Sons.A1258-1309 . C ..126S Lord & Burnham Co.1316 Rosemont Gardens. .1289 Antii & Sons, Wm . . 1258 Ludwig Floral Co, E. " . R.A 1264 M 1266 Lutt. 1266-67-68-74-76-77- 1300-01 1276 Ampelopsis 1266-67- Liliun rancy rt Fertilizers... 1258-1310-11 Nic Florists' Letters 1296 Nikoteen. Florists' Supplies. . . 1296- Nikotian 1297-98-99 Pecky C . 1258-5^-62"65 Flower Boxes 1296-99 Pins. Magnifici , Henr: Rosery Hower3Shopl287 1290 Routzahn Seed Co... 1261 I Co., Wm. H.1315 Royal Glass Works.. 1313 1302 MacNiff Hort. Co., Rupp, John F. ....... 1258 Asparagu' 130S " " rhinum 1259-61- Lychni 1262-63-64-65-68-72- Manet 1275-76-77-1300- Mapl Riedel . 1304 Felthousen, J. E.. _ _ RuiieU, Geo. W.. .' . . 1276 1276 Mader. Paul 1268 Russin & Hanfling.. .1298 MarshaU & Co..W.E.1258 Salter Bros 1290 May, L. L. & Co. . .1308 Saltford Flower Shop ....1258-60-61- 63-65-66-67-68- Montbr. 1274-75-77-78-1300 Moonvii Flower 1 1257-69 Funeine the Valley. 1258-62 Gal.i^ I • 1267-76-77- G a-.- 1300-01 Glas . ( s 1265 Glii/.i" :i 1258-70 Gr.cih.. ; 1258-70 ^ .1262- Grccnim .1309 Pipe.. 1300-01 12.58 . 1267-76-77 . 1296-98-09 ....1310-11 1313 ....:. 1310 1310 1311 5... 1312-13 . 1296-98 1311 . 1296-98 ....1313 ly. L 1268 McCallum Co., The. 1287 Mcaunie. Geo. C. . . 1288 Sambrook Brc — ■■ - ■■ •■ 1290 Sanders Son nger, Jr.. wm. A..1272 McConnell, Al. sher, Peter 1268 McCray Refrigerator Sauter. A..- Barrows & Son, H.H.1301 Fletcher .^ Co.. F. W &....,........ .1296 Savoy. E.N Baiir&Steinkamp..l268 _ 1259-1309 McHutchison & Co..l301 Sceery. Ed Bayersdorfer & Co.H 1291 Fiedlc Florist 1291 Bairet, The Florist.. 1291 ^, ^^ ^,_^ ^ i2'59'-i309 McHutchison & Co. Hail Assn. . . 1298 McManmon. J. J. , 1297 Flower Shop. The,.. r~ Bay State Nurs..Thel279 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co, iSkS. w.'c: : ; : : ifi FoTd. m: c.-.: ; : : : Vam MeVairie- Ridge n iSerow Floral Co... 1289 Ford, Wm. P 1304 Co., Ltd., The. BeUamv Bros 1265 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Metropobtan Material Berab Floral Co. Thel288 Co 1258 ^- dwcli & Fobes.. ri270 G^s.j- Insecticides 1310-11 Vases 1300-01 Irrigation 1314 Ventilating Appi 1260-70 Laurel. 1296-98 1268-73-77 Laurel Festooning ■.1262-63-64- , , ,,, -72-74-76-77- Laurel Wr 1300-01 Lemon Oil, 1276-77-1300 296- Ventilators 1314-15 1298 Vcrmine 1311 1296-98 Wants 1292-93-94-06 _. . _ ...1310 Wholesale Florists.. 1302- Leucothoe Sprays. .1296- 1303-04-06-06-07-08 Lichen Moss.. .1264 Wreaths.. Bolgiano & Son. J Bonnett & Blake. Bonnot Bros. Man.. 1305 Giblin & Co..., ....1305 Goodsell. P. H. Shop. ~ _. _. . .1298 Miltonia Cons. . .1275-76 Skidelsky &Co..S. S. Grahi Bowe. M. A 1289 Greal Breck-Robipson Nursl270 Breitmeyt e. The Florist. -'"" 'h. N.... , Alonzo J 1289 1275 Cinerarias 1287 Mmneapohs Floral Co Skinner Irrigation Co. r Lmiti, & Son. A.... 1287 1289 1314 yi"'' N. Y Florists- Mitchell. John R.. .1277 Slinn. B. S.. Jr 1305 Cn\Zt"' _ _ _ _ 1305 Moninger Co.. John Slinn. Clarence 1305 I'S^lfif Sons.J.1288 Grey Co.. Thos. J . . . 1261 C... .1313 Smith. Henry 1288 i^TO-D<- 1300 Growers' Cut Flower Moore, Hentz & Nash _ Smith & Co., E. D. .1266 1291 Moore Seed Co, 1267- Rhododendrons. . 1258-70 74-77 Roses 1257-58-64- -mum Cut- 126.5-66-67-68-69-70. 12.57-65-66-67- 1272-73-76-78-1300 Salvi 1265-66-1 .1300 GudeBros. Co.. Bunyard, A. T., Flo- rist 12 Burpevin's Sons, Val- Burnett Bros. ' Burpee. W. A. ' Butler S UUman. , _ Raynor. Murray, Inc 1304 Myer. Florist. Habermehl's Sons. J. J. Myers & Samti 1290 NahUk. A . 1264-76-77 62-63-64-65- 72-73-74-76- Scarlet Sag 1276-77-1300-01 1305 Smit"hiKt'U7sCo'.:i2S7 &"f°Pf" 1260 Smith & Gannett.... 1268 ^"A°"f- 1291 Smith (SHemenway. 1313 "-uP^e-i-- 1305 Cut Flowers.. 1206'-97-98- . 1276- 1277-1300 . . 1262-63-64- 7-68 72-74-75- 1276-1300-01 1264-66-73- 1276-77-1300 1258-60-61-62-64 1277 Shrubs 1270-72 1266:67-72-77- Snapdragon 1259-61- .1265 Seeds. Smith. P. J.. 1300-01 1262-63-64-65-68-72- 1275-76-77-1301 1302-03-04-0.6-06- Spirsas 1270 .1290 Harris, Che! 1262 Snyder&Co., B. A..1306 r„„- c,„ — - . 1305 Solomon & Son. L... 1313 rSm™ 1302 Nat'l Florists' Board Soltau Fernery. B. . .1302 n»ffndik 1291 of Trade 1298 Staiger & Mundweaerl300 npE 10.7C KT-*: — «l Gl.rt™ nor. c— _ c- /.---J 10C0 L»aniias... 1307-08 Stcvia. IS 1260-61 Stocks. .1268-65-68-75 Spruce., 1258-63-76-1300 .1296 Hatciier.JohnC. California Florist, . . 1291 Heacock, Co., Jos Camp Conduit Co.. . 1312 Helnecken, Otto... CampbellBros 1268 Heiss Co. .......... —™ Carbine, Florist 1287 Henderson & Co., A..1261 New York StabL Carter's Tested Seeds. Henshaw & Fenrich.. 1303 nure Co. ... . . . l„c 1264 Herbert & Fleishauerl260 Nicholas. John S Chicago Carnation Co.. Herbert & Son, David Nicotine Mfg. Co., The 1308 1260 _ ^, , 1310 „ rliin^,) Feed & Fcr- Herr, A. M 1262-77 Niessen Co., The Leo. Thompson, til.iTrCo 1311 Hews & Co., A. H... 1309 1307 Thorburn ' Childs, John Lewis.. 1260 Highland Park Grecn-^^^ Nirk, Albert, 1264 Swainsona. . . . 1267-68-74- . 1266-72-74 1301 1265-72-77- Sweet Pea Seed. . . . 1258- 1301 1260-61 1263-64-65- Tigridias. Gardens .1298 dens 126) Stoothoff Co., H. A. .1311 i63-87 Neidinger. Jos. G... 1296 Storrs & Harrison Col265 •JS^ Neuera Hoffmann., 129S Stumpp, Geo M. .1290 "'f2M-67-'6S:73'-76-77-78- tridescantia . 1270 New England Florist Stumpp & Walter Co. 1,301 1288 __SuppIya... ...... 1306 ,,1258-J310 Evergreens 1270-72 Trees York Stable Ma- Sunnyside Gnhs. .. .1276 ^'"^'B'<='- » _. 1310 Syracuse Pottery Co.1309 Chmnick, W.J., _. Thos. P.1300 HilfingerBros 1309 Oechslln, Ernest aark,Florist 1291 Hill Co., The E. G.. . 1308 Oriental Seed Co., The glS'l' S'or- °'"''li!o "'"h"^ D ^.^'^.•■. '??i272 Ouwerkerk, P ]^l Co?kbum"-i- ■ Sons, "° HoIlandVVs.. The.. 1270 Palmer S Son, W J .1287 Samuel 1266 Hollywood Gardens.. 1291 Park Floral Co.. Thel2S8 Colflesh's Sons, J. Holm & Olson. . 1291 Parker John L 1287 Wm 1278 Holton_& Hunkel, Col306 Parshelsky Conard & Jones Co.. The 1272 Conine Nursery Co ....1267- 1276-1301 ■ , ^ i^^^^HJS Evergreens 1270-72 Trees 1270 Sunnyside Gnhs.. ..1276 perns 1263-64-66-68- Tuberoses 1258-60 TMn Syracuse Pottery Co.1309 1275-76-77-78-1300-01- Tulips , 1264 1290 Tavlnr. A 1276 "^ 1302 Vegetable Plants. . . 1260- V „„ Feverfew 1267-72-1301 1263-66-72-76-1300-01 1288 p;j,„5 ...1276-77-1300 Vegetable Seeds .... 1258- 1296 f' "et.Klc-Nots 1267- 1280-61-64 ,„,„ __ 1260 forget ftlciMots....y^^ Verbenas. . 1263-64-67-76- 1268 Totty. Chas. H 1267 F-„it plants 1268-70 ' 1277-1300-01 ;S5 Traeidly.&Schenck.l305 {;™!*Vre" i^""'"-. . Thompson & Co.. . 1267 1301 Verbenas. . 1268-70 .1268-70 Veronica. 1265 Vincas 1263-64-65-66- 1277-1300 1267-68-72-75-76-77-78- 1273 1300-01 .1270 .1300 Holton & Hunkel Col30b ^arsnelsKy nros ioi» VanKirk Floral Co. .1272 "°sX^"?!^°"'r"=!296 l'^SlSf{XiiCo.:\l^ ^^■'^'■^"?2fol'll?63 75 Ho^Voiler C0....1316 Peirce. E. AUen. .... 1309 vick's So^?5a-tl .1270 Horan. E. C 1305 Penn the Florist. Coombs. Arthur 1265 Howard. J. W 1311 Pennock-Meehat Coombs. Florist 12SS Hudson Carbon Co.. 1311 „S.S., ... 1307 Cousins. Jr.. Leonard Idlewild Gnhs 1288 Perry Buxton Doane ' " Igoc Bros Cow 1"*^ Viercck. F.C 1288 Gladiol Vincent. R. Jr.. & Sons Co 1257-60-74 Gl Virgin, U.J .1289 i^»o .rw...."R.'"J.'l26.5:92-93'-94 Peteri'i' Reed Pottery Walker, Wm ... 1288 1312 IsbeU.S.M.&Co....l261 Co... . 1309 WaUer Seed Co.. The 1305 Jackson & Perkins Co. Paff&Kendall 1313 ^^liP^'c;,- ' g- X ' 'lii ,-„„ -68-73-74- Wallflowers.... 1275-76-77-1300-01 Water Lilies 1278 1 Cuttings..l257- Xanthosoma 1278 MISCELLANEOUS 1300-01 Advertising Twine. . . 1298 1258-00-61-64- Aphine ""' .1296 1265 Aphicide... 1260 Aphis Punk Hardy Perennials 1270 Auctions . . . Heliotrope. . . . 1264-66-67- Baskets 1268-73-76-77-1300-01 Boilers Herbaceous 1272 Philips Bros. Hollyhoi Pierce i .1306 1287 Walsh, Alfred E „„ „- , 1313 Warburton,, Florist. .1288 Hydrangeas, .'.1267 Ward & Co., R.M... 1259 Jennings, E. B 1261 Pierson Co., F. K 1257 Warendorff. A 1290 "^ jSnson Seed Co.... 1260 Pillsbury. I. L. . 1268 Waterer. Hosea 1258 I^T Johnston, T.J. & Co.l290 Pine Tree Silk Mills Wax Bros 1270 Boxwood 1265 Carnation Staples 1264 Crepe Fl< 1268 1297 Flower Boxes.. . 1296- I Co.. F. R.. Pillsbury. — "^ SiiU' rviiiu .1298 Weber & Co.. C.S... 1313 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Weeber & Don 1258 Co 1306 Welch Bros. C0I286-I3O6 Plantiife Co 1310 Wenk. Peter 1264 Pn-Mmann Bros. C0.I3OS Weston. Henry 1278 rth Co.. C. C.1306 West View Floral Col287 .1264 Cycas Leaves.., 1296-97 1298-99 107-138-73-74-76-78- Dafeer Ferns. . 1296-98-99 275:76:78-1300- Directory of Reliable 1302 Retail Houses . 1281 ...1268-77-1300 1289-9 owen's Sons. N, Coyle. James. . . . Craig Co.. Robt „ „ Crosbv &Son. P 1309 Jacobs'. S. & Son l,i- Croui. Mrs J. W. . 1287 Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis„„ Serce Co., F. U.. . . . 1313 v.arou™n„ -'-"-{-J -- — - 1276-78 Crowl Fern Co 1298 Crump. F. F. Cunningham, -w, Cut Flower Exchangt Dahlborn a Co.. J. P -^.- - ^ Dailledouze Bros... .1301 Joy Floral Co . . .1289 Danker. Florist 1287 Kasting, Wm. F. Co.l257 Dann & Son. J. H ... 1263 Keller. John A 1288 Darbee. Florist 1291 Keller Pottery Co. .. 1309 DayCo..W.E 1291 Keller Sons. J. B .... 1290 Poll Deamud Co.. J. B. . . 1308 Kentucky Tobacc DeBuck.John 1275 Prod.Co..The .,,- ^--— - ,,„ xMhif. De Graff Bros. Ltd... 1264 Kerr, The Florist... .1288 Co., 1313 ^?'5. p,„„. ^^ ,„„„ B^^o^u=de^n-i••sons:li?g i^Sr£.| F^''^- ! ! l | |r^|fgffs.. •.■.•; K f g^^B. ^31 „f Advertisers - Continued BireSey'^.keenlill t?g'S.n^t-?uclion cf " IS^f^'sl^lo'-wSsho Jggrt M. Dillon.J.L 1266 1315 1291 Wietor Bros. 1308 Dodd. Chas. H 1313 Kmg, W. E 1265 RawhngsJEImo- Dolansky, F. J 1306 Kroeschell Bros. Co, '" DornerS Sons Co. F 1268 Kuebler. Wm. H. . . B;°ake-&e'^niouses-.:iio L^g^T Hi^ell" .-. ! :1577 Reed 5 Keii^: .-.V.-.:i208 Windle. Drake Point G'hses.. 1261 Lange, A Seed Rawson. The Florist, .1306 Reade & McKenna. . . 1288 Read & Co.. L. H . . . .1277 Reed&Keller .1287. Reinberg, Peter 262 Williamsport Floral 1308 .1308 Woodrow&M'arketosl305 Young & Nugent, Woodruff < Yates & Co.. T.N... 1273 Young a Co.. A. L.. 1304 Young. Florist 1291 Young. John 1303 „ ».., 1290 1270 1260 Zvolanek, A. CV. For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page General Trade Notes MOBRIS, III. — J. I-I. Eohmer, proprie- tor of the Morris Floral Co. has com- pleted the erection of two large green- houses. The benches are now being filled with soil, and the planting of 4500 Rose plants will follow as soon as the benches are ready to receive them. Latatette, III. — Irvin Ingels, pro- prietor of the Home Nurseries, will build two greenhouses for Carnations this Summer. He has already received his plants for these houses, which have been planted in the field until such time as his greenhouses are complete. "Waukegan, III. — C. W. Douglas, nurseryman, is urging the citizens of his town to plant trees more plentifully on their vacant city property and in a lengthy article in the Sun has given a list of such trees that are best adapted for that section of the country. Cleveland, O. — West Park Green- house Co., West Park, Cleveland, was incorporated on May S with a capital stock of $15,000. The incorporators are Peter Barthelman, Matilda Berthelman, Harlow Landphait, Amelia Landphait, Fred Barthelman and Emily Landphait. FoET Wayne, Ind. — William J. 'Vesey, Jr., manager of Vesey's greenhouses, has just purchased the 50 acre tract of land belonging to A. S. Blzey, located at the junction of the Huntington road and the Wabash Valley Traction Co.'s lines. Ac- cording to the plans of the firm, new greenhouses, to be the largest in the northern part of the State, will be erected within the next year. Manager Vesey states that over 400,000 sq. ft. of glass will be' required for these new houses. Bach house to be erected will be larger than any other in the city, and will be modern in every respect. Rock Island, III. — A Christmas tree nursery is being planned for this place. Dr. C. E. Taylor, 1205 Twelfth st., has the organization of a company for this purpose in charge ; several local men are interested. It is said that the great sources from which Christmas trees have been supplied are fast being depleted. The plan is to buy about a ten acre tract and to plant it in Norway Spruce, about 7000 to the acre. The trees are to be of the twice-transplanted stock, insur- ing a strong root system as well as a symmetrical tree. It will require about six vears to bring the nursery to full size, although smaller trees can be placed on the market after the third or fourth year. 1280 The Florists' Exchange POVZIDED nr 1888 V for Florists, ZTnr- rade In General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Opce as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors. 2. 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. H. Griffith, secretary; David Tou- zeau. treasurer. The address of the officers Is the address of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 1697, New York. 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Is advisable if the saving of time be an object, the parcel post mails not being accelerated as is letter delivery. The Week's Meetings Tuesday, May 26.— Newport (R. I.) Hort. Soc. Wednesday, May 27.— Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Hort. Soc, New York Flower Show, 1915 At the last meeting of New York Flower Show Com- mittee and also at the last meeting of the New York Florists' Club, a resolution was introduced and passed to raise a guarantee list of $10,000 on account of the flower show to be held March 17-23, 1915. Secretary John Young is, therefore, now sending out blank forms to previous guarantors inviting their renewed assistance in this matter, and will of course be pleased to accept guarantees of sums from any one who is interested in the success of the coming exhibition. Thanks for the Appreciation Shown You are doubtless aware that you have a live wire "as your representative in Texas, biit perhaps you do not know how much we appreciate the publicity your rep- resentative, Mr. Mitchell, has given our Texas State or- ganization in the past two or three months. We feel deeply grateful to him and to The Florists' Exchange for the great interest shown and feel that we have de- rived a great benefit. You will find that The Exchange will, in the future, have the support of the Texas florists, as wie appreciate that you have done much for us in putting us before the trade in the United States, and we trust that you will be repaid for your efforts, for we believe that you are getting in on the ground floor of what wiU eventually be one of the greatest flower markets of the world, as we feel that we have a great future before us. Houston, Texas. Robebt Kere. The American Peony Society Representatives of the American Peony Society, the Horticultural Society of Chicago, and the Chicago Flo- /rists' Club, held a meeting at the Hotel Sherman, Chi- cago, May 14, to complete arrangements for the great annual exhibition of the American Peony Society, which will be held in Chicago this year under the auspices of the above organizations. Those in attendance included Wm. A. Peterson, of the Peterson Nursery; Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store; Arnold Ringier, of the W. W. Barnard Co., Thomas Wallis and M. Barker. The Art Institute was selected for the exhibition, which wiU be held iTune 12 and 13, this date being subject to change, as weather conditions affect the local crop of Peony flowers, making it earlier or later. Many experts will show their choicest novelties and standard sorts in their best form at the coming exhibition which, from all ad- vance information obtainable, will be the largest and most complete of its kind ever held in this or any other country. The most successful growers of Peonies will tell about their methods in meetings to be held in con- nection with the exhibition. C. W. Johnson, 2226 Fairfax ave., Morgan Park, 111., was appointed manager of the exhibition, and all in- quiries referring to premium list, prizes, etc., should be addressed to him. M. Baekeb, Sec'y, Pro Tem. The Changing of Plant Names What is to become of the nurseryman who attempts to follow the scientists in the changing of plant names I For years catalogs contained the name Magnolia purpurea. Then came word this was to be dropped and abovata was to be substituted. Nursery catalogs have not all yet made this change, when now comes word from the Arnold Arboretum that this purpurea is liliflora. What are nurserymen to do with these changes? If they change the name to liliflora it follows they must make it clear in their catalogs that it is the same Magnolia they had sold under the name of purpurea and of obovata. Another case comes to mind in the native shrub which years ago was known and catalogued as Andro- meda calyculata. Later the scientific men told lis it was wrong and should be Cassandra calyculata, and now this poor plant has to stagger under the name of Chamoedophne calyculata. Take our spice bush, which has been known in former times as Laurus Benzoin, Benzoin odoriferum, and now comes along the Arnold Arboretum pamphlet with the name changed to Benzoin asstivale. Does it not seem that the common law should apply to scientific men as well as to all the world besides? If they fail to claim a name for a plant within a certain number of years their claim should be outlawed and the old one stand. Scientific men tell us the changes were made to save confusion. Every nurseryman of experience will tell you no confusion existed until the scientists made it by dethroning names hundreds of years old. Is it not up to the nurserymen to disregard the newer names or else give the older one as the name, and the newer ones as synonyms? Joseph Meehan. The Floeists' Exchange joins with Mr. Meehan in his protest. Such protests as he and we are making, have been made time and again, therefore we build no hopes of any alteration occurring for the better. The systematic botanists will go their way. They dearly love the law of priority. By the operation of this law, if a botanist, in his researches, finds a record which proves that some name, now long forgotten, was once accorded to a plant, he proceeds to reestablish that old name, regardless of the fact that the current or later name may be the one then universally in use. A very good instance is found in the handsome greenhouse climber which all the older gardeners and nurserymen knew by the name Lasiandra macrantha. This became changed to Tibouchina macrantha, and later still the specific name had a turn and became semi-decandra — Tibouchina semi-decandra. The greatest joke of all was that the Kew botanists on the other side, where the "Index Kewiensis" was pub- lished under a bequest made by the celebrated Charles Darwin, scarcely recognized that authority: at any rate they soon began changing the names as they there .appear and publishing new ones in the Kew Handlists. These Handlists are the only recognized authority {for the time heinql) in regard to plant nomenclature in Britain. As for our authorities i or*-, Bailey's Cyclopedia is followed by the Society of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists by a ruling made at one of the conventions, and as a result The Florists' Exchange accepts the Cyclopedia as its guide too, not necessarily agreeing with the nomenclature in every instance, but for the sake of adhering to a given standard. But the Arnold Arboretum differs materially from Bailey, and no one doubts the learning of the Director of that in- stitution. We shall, however, content ourselves with these re- marks, and shall, in the political phrase, "muddle along." Probably another international meeting of botanists on nomenclature will be called at Rome again before long! A vegetable garden of one acre is large enough to supply the needs of a family of ten persons, and one man is sufficient to work it, if he devotes his whole time. Accoeding to records kept by the New York Central R. R., 800 carloads of nursery stock have been shi])ped from Rochester (N. Y.) nurseries within the past six weeks. If the cars were in a single train they would cover a stretch of track six miles long. Among the best keeping or longest lasting Daffodils may be mentioned, on the authority of well known experts, the varieties Queen of Spain, W. P. Milner, Obvallaris, Maximus, King Alfred, BlackweU, Emperor, I.ucifer, Homer, Seagull, Fairy Queen and Argent. It is seldom indeed that politics (so-called) enter into the calculations of the organizers of flower shows, irat our friends of the British Sweet Pea Society have had to be politic in regard to Politics (with a capital P) as found in Ulster's chief city. The society, it is reported, has abandoned its proposed show there. When you can come to strike a balance in commercial \''iolet growing in these days, you find that the profits in a turnover upon 10,000 plants, each plant yielding an average of 64 flowers, which sell at 60c. for 100 from Sept. to April inclusive, equal to about 36c. per plant gross, leaves mighty little to pay all expenses and leave something over for a living. Reckoning the total ex- penses at 16c. per plant, the net profit would be $3000. Now that spraying has started in the orchards against fungi on the young fruits, it would be well to exercise every precaution against leaving a deposit that will be poisonous to the consumer of the fruits. The Lon- don press has recently printed articles relating to the ])resence of copper sulphate (blue vitriol) on imported Apples, deposited there, it is assumed, in the course of spraying. It was said that this may seriously affect the British importation of Apples from the United States. One of the finest similes, and well sustained, that was ever written stands- to the credit of our floricultural brother, the Rev. W. T. Hutchins, at the Sweet Pea Bi-centenary in 1900. His words were these: "The Sweet Pea has a keel that was meant to seek all shores; it has wings that were meant to fly across all continents; it has a standard which is friendly to all nations; it lias a fragrance like the universal Gospel; yea, a sweet prophecy of welcome everywhere that has been abun- dantly fulfilled." That is an instance of a perfect simile; here is a similar simile celebrated for its absolute imperfection or incongruitv: "I smell a rat; I see it hovering in the air; but I wiU nip it in the bud." (Loud cheers.) A COMMON error is creeping in in designating the Heaths as "Heather." There are certainly several sorts of Heather. The best known being the Scotch one, Cal- luna vulgaris; but the plants our retailers sell as deco- rative subjects are mainly the South African Ericas, which, with the Epacrises of Australia and the hardy European species of Erica, are collectively spoken of as Heaths — but not Heathers. Already by shortening the name of Lilium longiflorum giganteum to L. gigan- . teum %ve have sown confusion, since there is already a well known stately Lily called by that name. Where does the ruling of the S. A. F. come in? It is greatly to be regretted that our leading horti- cultural and floricultural societies do not give that en- couragement to the Daffodils and Narcissi that their marvelous beauty and richness of variety deserves. It would be an absolute revelation to thousands of our people could they but see a representative up-to-date display. I wish I had a magic wand to materialize such an exhibition in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pitts- burgh, Cleveland and Chicago! One almost feels confi- dent enough in the result of the venture to speculate a few thousand dollars in buying the finest varieties and exhibit them at a private show. The wealthy would cer- tainly pay the price for the bulbs. The Arnold Arboretum in its latest bulletin. No. 54, speaks warmly in favor of the new Viburnum Carlesii which has come through the Winter uninjured. It is certainly one of the finest of recent introductions in the class of ornamental flowering shrubs. I had a young I plant of it but it was so constantly undermined by moles that it eventually failed. It is very free flowering, pink, passing to white, and notably fragrant. The bulletin also refers to Rhododendron Jacksonii as being the earliest to flower (at least since praecox was injured by frost) and says that this one is not named in catalogs. We used to use it years ago as one of the best for early forcing. The flowers are white flushed with rose. ■ [ay 23, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 281 Wi EN it rains in Texas it pours. Last week 5.38in. fell in 34 liours, wliich, if it kept on for forty days and forty niglits would surely float Noali's ark. Peonies are likely to be abundantly in flower for Memorial Day in tlie vicinity of Indianapolis, Ind., and preparations are being made for shipment of the blooms. FoK the highly satisfactory results of a business tour, that resulted from news first published exclusively in consult Arthur T. Boddington. Of tlE. Sykes, Western representative of the Lord & rnham Co., remarks that there are more greenhouses ng built in Minnesota in connection with school ildings and other public institutions than in any other ate, in proportion to its extent and population. Xhe explanation of my success as a Sweet Pea grower, the instance where I beat a friend by having blooms :ee days earlier than he, though he sowed his six ^__^^ ^^_^^ eks earlier, is simple. 1 bought my plants and set ,j,^^ g^ ;m out! In that way I saved six weeks. course it Apparently the Englishman's obtusity in compre- ^^^^^ , iding a joke is as remarkable as ever. Under the g„t„ ^^^ in "his veins already, but we congratulate him :dmg "A TaU Tale," a British trade paper refers jj^t heartily upon the success of his mission in Texas. the instance of grafting a deciduous Cypress that "b'"- "eaii- J" "F ^ -, j ,,,-,■ ^ Ls 50ft. high and 2ft. in diameter at Sft. from the We earnestly refer every retail and wholesale florist ound, which was reported in The Exchange of April 1. to the letter of our Detroit correspondent m this week's owever, The Exchange was quite well aware of the Exchange, regarding Mothers Day. We thoroughly mrobability, not to say impossibility, of such a feat, agree with aU he says, and would add moreover, that said as much in an accompanying editorial. Here the florists may already find that they have injured ir witness: "We greatly fear that no actual graft- the trade in flowers by the hberties— unwarranted in rred, as a trunk so thick could not surely be many cases— that they have taken in regard to the flo— ■ ler vould have been no use our publishing this <.4.ap-pd vprv intprpstinslv any other) if Mr. Boddington had not had ^^"^^"^ ^"""^ '"t^estingly ten & Co. had a good vase of the new Carnation Princess Dagmar. Mrs. E. M. Gill, as usual, had a unique ex- hibit. F. W. Fletcher & Co. of Auburndale, had a handsome display of their Snapdragon Nelrose. This was the best display of this new plant we have seen and it deservedly won the society's silver medal. Miss Marion Roby Case received honorable mention for Anemone nemerosa fl. pi. The exhibits of vegetables were of high quality and R. C. ade to adhere to the root syste Mc )t, the latent vitality of the trunk has merely responded the electrical stimulus and the warm. Springlike eather, and we should not be surprised if, after a ort period, when the stored sap of the trunk has be- in to diminish, the branches begin speedily to droop id wither." Awful, isn't it, that we should have to ake such an elephantine defense! Heee is an interesting comparison of the prices of jwers at wholesale, in New York and London, Eng.: New York London )ns, standard varieties, SI to S2 Carnations, best American JO. Fancy grades, S2 to S3 per varieties, S3.44 to $5 per 100. Carola and irfal- maisons, S8 to S16 per likely than emblem chosen for that day. The official flower is the ladiolus, 35c. to SI i )50c. per doz 60c. , 25c. to S2 per doz,. .The nanus type sell; from S1.44 to $2.88 doz. bunciies, or 48( 60c. per 12 spikes. .S4c. to 60c. per doz. ,60 per doz, bunches. Lady Hiffingdon, 50c. to SI Bride, S1.50 to $5 per 100. Sunburst, 50c. to S6 per IC Mme. Abel Ciiatenay, SI t I S4 per 100. 1 SI, 50 per doz. bunciies. ;8c. to 12c. per bunch.) iweet Peas, Spencers, 50c. to SI per 100, ,S1 to S2.90 per doz. bunches *The above quotations are from The Florists' Ex- HANGE and The Gardeners' Chronicle respectively, each' 3ate of May 9. Our transatlantic friends can scarcely say on this showing that our wholesale florists get ■long prices." While Daffodils are Narcissus, all Narcissus are not Daffodils. The explanation of this seeming paradox lies in the flowers themselves. The Narcissi that have )ig trumpets, be they yellow selfs, white selfs or bicolors, ire Daffodils, while the Narcissi are those with flat or shortened "crowns" or coronae — for they have not trum- pets. For instance, the Ajax Narcissi, of which Emperor well known example, are Daffodils, as are also the double varieties like Eggs and Bacon, Codlins and Cream and Telamonius plenus; and varieties like Mrs. Langtry, Barrii Conspicuus, Frank Miles and Lucifer are Narcissi. To put it in a sentence the distinction rests on the rela- tive length of the trumpet. Those with a full length trum- pet are all properly classed as Daffodils; those with a half length or smaller trumpet (i. e., corona) are Narcissi. With reference to the different classes of Daffodils Narcissi, the following system is the one adopted of the Daffodil cult: 'hite Carnation, and it would not surprise us, after information we have had, if the Mother's Day Asso- ciation now chose, as its emblem, something entirely dif- ferent from a flower. Commissioner Ward of the New York City parks is, we see, actively engaged in trying to restore the said parks to the former finer condition. They have suf- fered deterioration during the last few years, he says. "Walls and fences must be built," according to the published report, " and a patrol established to keep out the vandals or to punish thera for trespassing upon the trees, shrubs, and landscape." While reasonable restric- tions are just as good, it would be a thousand pities if a variety of Russian or Prussian dragooning were insti- tuted, with orders everywhere to "keep off the grass." We hope that is not intended. A Modest Reqiiest.— One young man who was highly sensitive about an impediment which he had in his speech, went to a stammerers' institute and asked for a course of treatment. The professor asked him if he wanted a fuU or a partial course. "A p-p-artial c-c-course." "To what extent would you like a partial course?" "Enough s-so that wh-when I go to a f-florist's and ask for a c-c-c-chr-chry-s-s-anth (whistle) e-m-mum, th-thing won't w-wilt b-before I g-get it!" Parcel post service after a two months' trial seems very satisfactory, says our Cleveland correspondent, The Springfield Taxing Case We learn that the Court of Appeals, which is to try the case of the taxing of florists' crops grown under glass, was convened on Monday morning. May 18, for a short period to announce docket, and then left to take up other business. The case was then announced as to be the first that will be considered on Monday afternoon, May 25, and will in all probability be heard before Judges Crowell, Donnelly and Render. We are informed by Roy McGregor, who has been acting in a secretarial capacity in this matter for the Florists' Club of Springfield, Ohio, that there is nothing else that is new in connection with this case, although he advises that the vegetable growers of the State are becoming interested and promise to lend support in any way they can. From other sources of information it would appear that the florists of Ohio have not done aU they might in regard to supporting the case financially. It is absolutely necessary that in order to fight what may - prove to be a very serious menace to the florists' busi- ness in that section, prompt, uniform and concerted action is essential. There have been comparatively few large sums subscribed, and it may require much more than has been collected thus far, but even so, that would surely be cheaper than to have to pay a heavy tax year after year. Perhaps there are many who take the view that this case is likely to be won easily by the florists. That, however, is a very moot question, and those who know best would even say that the chances are strongly against the florists. The facts of the case were stated in The Exchange last December, where it was pointed out that nursery stock as well as indoor plant crops will be taxable as personalty. When the case which led to the present and especially so since the old flat rate of one cent for appeal was before the Judge, the appeal of the each two ounces up to 8 oz. has been re-established, jj^jg ^^^ ^j^gj jjjtherto, under the existing law, they were For customers situated on rural routes the delivery ^^^ required to pay a tax on their crops, but the court of packages of seed to their doors is most convenient, ^^^^^ ^^^^ inasmuch as there was no direct exemption in and they are not slow to take advantage of Uncle Sam's jj^g statutes in regard to their crops or stock, these newest innovation. On the other hand there are those ^^^ j,g classified as "merchandise," and so be subject who complain that it takes a week for the post office ^g ^^^^ usual taxation of such property, to deliver in Illinois a parcel sent from New York. jj ^ould seem to us that the only just form of taxa- The writer was assured a year ago, when the Horse tion would be an income tax, and not a tax on a growing Chestnuts had got totally blackened by a late frost in crop, since the florist thus taxed cannot depend with May, that this might prove a very serious blow to them, certainty on his products any more than the farmer can as the Horse Chestnut completes its growth by the end on his corn or wheat. of May. I expressed surprise, but made a mental note to observe closely this year. One thing that did re- sult by reason of the frost was that the next year's flowering was spoiled, as the new growths and buds had not time to "plump up." How quickly the Chestnuts got into flower this year in New York! In three weeks they had expanded from mere buds to full flowering. the most advanced Trumpets (a) with lemon or yellow trumpets. (b) with white trumpets. (c) bicolors. Incomparaeilis The cup or crown is less in length than the length of the perianth seg- ments (the so-called petals). Barrh The cup or crown is less than one-third the length of the perianth seg- ments. Leedsii These used to be called the Chalice-cups, land were white-flowered. ;Now there are cream, citron, pink and apricot shades. Triandrus Hybrids A beautiful new race with drooping, graceful white or primrose flowers. Cyclamineus Hybrids The pretty little Cyclamen- like forms which partake of the cyclamineus par- entage. Jonootla Hybrids All varieties of Jonquil parentage. PoETictrs Doubles Various Hereunder are the many specific forms like Bulbo- codium, viridiflorus, and Tazetta and Tazetta Hybrids This notable section in- cludes the polyanthus or bunch-flowered Narcissi, Massachusetts Horticultural Society May Exhibition The May exhibition held at the Horticultural HaU on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, was quite small, but nevertheless there were some interesting exhibits. The Calceolaria plants were well grown and showed skill in cultivation. E. A. Clark was first for six, and Mrs. John L. Gardner, second. For six Cal- ceolaria Stewartii, E. A. Clark again led. The only entry for Pelargoniums came from Wm. Whitman, and awarded first prize. " Heating Water in Pipes by Steam Something New Our London correspondent, T. A. Weston, intimated in a letter to us recently that he had information of a scheme for the heating of water in pipes by means of steam. The steam is got from a boiler that is used in the operation of sterilizing soil, and the experimenter is said to have been able to drive in the steam to the water in the pipes without creating the hammering which usually follows when steam gets into the water. The scheme entails no alteration of existing water systems when the regular boilers used for heating the water are off duty. The steam heated water travels at a furious speed and comes back as hot as when it left the steam generator. Any part of the pipe system of course, can be shut off. We placed the matter before John McArthur, the Whitman was first for 25 blooms of Narcissus Emperor, and for 25 heating' expert of Hitchings & Co., and his reply Empress. For 25 Glory of Leiden, C. S. Minot beat given as follows Wm. Whitman, but the latter was first for a coUection of twenty vases of Narcissi of not less than 24 varie- ties. The poetaz varieties were the newest. The same exhibitor was also second. Wm. Whitman was first for Pansies; Oliver Ames, 2d, and Miss Cornelia Warren, 3d. For a collection of native plants, G. Taylor won. The heating of water in the pipes of a hot water heating apparatus by simply turning steam into the pipe, is certainly something new. I have installed quite a number of hot water heating apparatus where the water is heated by turning steam into a feed water heater, thus heating the water by steam, but not by med, Miss Ruth turning steam directly into the hot water pipes. The water in the heating pipes can also be heated by the Harry S. Rand of Cambridge, exhibited a most in- exhaust steam from the pumps or engine, by passing u-i.uwcicu i.ai^,=oi, teresting lot of scented leaved Geraniums, which proved it through the feed water heater. I cannot see where 'hich Paperwhite and of much interest to the public. A certificate of merit there is anything gained by heating the water by steam. Soleil d'Or are the best was awarded. . A certain amount of heat units must be given up to known It also em- E. A. Clark (Alexander McKay, gdr.), exhibited two heat the water, and it makes httle difference whether braces the newer poetaz superb specimens of Laburnum, and four standard Hy- the heat is generated in a steam boiler and imparted to forms, which are crosses drangea Otaksa, which were superbly grown. the water, or from the coal burned ^'f ^1:^ '" » f"' between poeticus ornatus Mrs. John L. Gardner had a good exhibit of orchids water boiler. A hot water boiler for hot water heating and polyanthus varieties, and also a nice plant of Gloriosa Rothschildiana. Pat- for me. 1282 The Florists' Exchange Louis Dupuy There's a wee bit of Scotch blood in me from one side of our family, and a goodly sprinkling of French from the other. The former accounts for my enthusiasm over the first plants of Heather I saw in the New York market; the other for my, keen appreciation, years afterward, when I was privileged to meet the man who first brought Heather to this country, and grew it successfully: Louis Dupuy of Whitestone, L. I. An acquaintance was eventually made with Mr. Dupuy which has grown into a friendship I shall always highly Those of you who are privileged to know Mr. Dupuy can well appreciate the reluctance with which he gave his consent to be "written up." His inborn French instincts are naturally opposed to anything savoring of exploitation. But, finally, just after Easter, I hap- pened around one sunny afternoon and foimd him in a reminiscent mood. Here is, in part, what he said, as near as I can remember the main thoughts of a two hours' chat.- "When I came over from Paris in 18S7, New York faced me without a dollar in my pocket. I soon found work. Every night on going to bed it was my one . thought that as soon as I could get enough money to- gether, back to my France would I go in haste. But then I told myself that never would I go back until I had made good. This was my purpose and I clung to it persistently. "While working in one of the largest florist establish- ments in Paris, I had successfully grown Heaths; so, in 1839, making a trip to France, I brought back with me some plants of melanthera and persoluta, both of them the short small types of white and pink with Mid- winter and early Spring blooming habits. Since then I have brought over and successfully grown some twenty other varieties, but still those two original ones continue the most profitable. "In December, 1890, I bought a piece of land and put up several small sash houses, which Hitchings & Co. heated for me. I had, in 1894, Hitchings & Co. build for me a house 18ft. wide and 100ft. long; that house is still in use and in the best of condition. Since then I have, each year or so, built a Hitchings' house. You will understand when I started in business I was ambitious to expand; had I, however, anticipated hav- ing so much glass I would have selected a different loca- tion or otherwise arranged my houses. To have sepa- rate boilers for each house is not right, but gradually we are working toward heating them from one central apparatus; we have also arranged that the houses can be reached one from the other, never having to go out- doors. I have practically all types of houses built by Hitchings & Co., having started with half-iron frame and this year built a curved eave show-house 35ft. wide and 120ft. long, having only one column, which I be- lieve to be one of the finest houses ever built for any grower. "Some say I was the first here to etherize Lilacs, and I guess it's so. It was first done in Copenhagen and I got the information there. It's all in knowing when to put them asleep so they will wake up and be wideawake enough when you want them. "How many Heaths plants do I grow? Last year, twenty-five thousand, and never do I have quite enough. Lately, I have been having most excellent results with Hydrangeas. You saw them last year at the show, those fine big single bloom plants. Some said 'O, well, any one can do that; it's no trick to grow single blooms!' Now that is so, but I first did it for market and it added much to my reputation for always having some interesting novelty. Pretty soon we will have a surprise in a new red Hydrangea. It is hard to grow, but what of that — shall one just stand still, and always grow only the easy things which are grown every- where and by everybody?" M. S. O. hibits of the year, and finishes up by recommending lists of varieties of fruit of all sorts suitable for Massachusetts. Such lists must be of the very greatest value. Then there is a committee on gardens, and from the notes in this section of the book, we learn that fourteen visits have been paid to notable estates and public grounds throughout New England. Suitalile awards have been made in recognition of what is Ijciiig done in this direction for the advancement of tlir in- terest in hortieulture. This part of the Transactions must certainly b( re- garded as of very great general interest, and also mu-it result in enthusing the general membership and slinm- lating the owners of gardens and the professional gar- deners themselves, as well as the commercial men, to spare no pains in the effort to produce the highest and best results. Among the places visited were: Bosloii Parks, the Arnold Arboretum, Wm. Sims' estal)lish- ment at Cliftondale, R. & J. Farquhar's Nurseries, B. Hammond Tracy's Gladiolus Farm, O. Ames' vege- table garden at North Easton, A. A. Marshall's Ajiple orchard at Fitchburg, and the Hillcrest Farm at Weston, together with several private estates. ttilii^ 1 ;?^^^^j^^|i; ^w^y ^jp^ pfy^ :^^^^5 ,•2-1 1 View of Mr. Dupuy's Show House Horticulture in Massachusetts The second part of the Transaction of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society for the year 1913 has been published. It is a most interesting volume, and places on record the activities of what must be re- garded as the premier horticultural society of this country. The society is supported by a large number of eminent and experienced horticulturists, both pro- fessional and amateur, and its work covers a wide field. During each month of the year, excellent exhibitions are held at which new and interesting plants and note- worthy displays may be seen. The transactions con- tain succinct reports of these exhibitions, and lists of the prize winners also appear. General readers can always skip these, however, and doubtless will. The society has several standing committees, and the one on fruits furnishes details of the outstanding ex- There is also a committee on children's gardens, which has been encouraging school gardening through- out the State in the last year or two with fairly satis- factory results, and there is better promise for the future. Prizes are offered for exhibits of children's gardens at one of the Summer shows, and in that way it is hoped to spread the love of gardening among the young. It is also well known that the series of lectures pro- vided by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society are second to none. This year, from January to March the subjects have been largely of a pomological character, dealing with all phases of fruit production, and it is hoped that in the near future more demonstrations wHl be given and rather fewer of the actual lectures. Visits for students and others will be planned to well known gardens, farms and orchards, while indoor demonstra- tions will also be made a special feature. All this work Greenhouses, establishment of Louis Dupuy fay 23, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1283 list certainly redound to the credit of the society d to the uplift of gardening in the Eastern States. Copies of the Transactions could doubtless be ob- ned upon application to the society's secretary, Wm. Rich, Horticultural Hall, Massachusetts ave., oston. A Plea for Variety in Bedding We are now on the threshold of the bedding season, ,d soon active preparations for the Summer planting 11 have to be made. It seems early to speak of mer bedding when the Tulips and Daffodils are only, might say, just opening, but these soon pass away, before the arrival of the hot days of mid-June our mer plants ought to be in their permanent quarters, id as far as possible established. The question we might ask at this time is whether le new combinations, or even new plants, might not be d. We all know of course, the value of the Castor plants, the Cannas, Elephant Ears, and aU the line ' carpeting plants, without which none of us could ;tenipt to do very much successful bedding. But it ight be asked whether we use certain other subjects ilficiently. Take, for instance, the Cut-leaved Golden Ider, a most beautiful plant in itself, and so easy to iltivate. This we have seen employed with the very ;st effects as a vaseplant, and when kept pinched, the egant golden leaves are very beautiful. The plant itself, such a position, proves to be a good drought and dust sister, and always very valuable. There is also the Golden Privet, a plant that grows lickly, and when left unpruned, especially in its young ;age, is one of the most graceful shrubs one could name. ; furnishes an ideal sub-tropical bedding subject, and rikes the right note. We have also seen the tall, raceful Humea elegans, withstanding a prolonged eriod of drought and hot weather, prove all the time a ry elegant and meritorous sub-tropical bedding plant, he Fennel is another subject of feathery, green, cool laracter, while of course the Hemp and Plume Poppy Bocconia cordata), though of course also found in the erbaceous borders, are excellent plants for bedding. And there would be a few to dispute the assertion at some of the most graceful of the Reed family which includes Arundo Donax, Eulalia, Miscanthus and ilycera), are very beautiful, yet almost entirely over- )oked, yet here we have a class of plants that can be andled without fear of failure; the clumps can be roken up at this season, tossed about anyhow, and if ot absolutely left to dry under scorching suns, new rowth starts quickly, and in a few weeks we have beautiful reed-like, grassy stems that add a very esirable character to the beds. In the line of flowering plants there are many that ne scarcely sees sufficient of, and every year our parks- len, gardeners and amateurs might test out some new hing with a view to discovering the best. Design for Carpet Bedding The groundwork of the middle may be Coleus Ver- schaffeltii, with Bcheveria metallica in the center. The long rays may be of Alternanthera magnifica, and the short ones A. amoena; the body of the bed being car- peted with Saxifraga hypnoides, the wliole margined with very small plants of Golden Feather. The large Icept clipped like box edging to the desired height, or of Euonymus radicans variegata, also kept clipped. If evergreens are required for the center, use a Retinispora squarrosa; for the spokes, Retinispora plumosa aurea, planting small plants close together. Keep them to the desired height and form by frequent use of the knife (not shears). Euonymus radicans variegata would still be the best plant for the rim. W. G. G. Change in Food and Drugs Act Regulations The United States Department of Agriculture has notified over 58,000 manufacturers that on IMay 1, 1915, their guarantees filed under the food and drugs regula- tions will be stricken from the files and that thereafter the serial numbers assigned to such guarantees must not be used on the label or package of any food or drug. This action has been taken for the reason that many consumers seem to believe the Federal Govern- ment had passed upon and certified the excellence of the article so labeled, whereas the legend and serial number were merely a guaranty on the part of the manufacturer to his dealer that the manufacturer would assume full legal responsibility for his goods. After May 1,. 1915, the guaranty called for under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906, must be incorpor- ated in or attached to the bill of sale, invoice, bill of ladmg or other schedule, giving the names and quan- tities of the articles. Design for carpet bedding circles of the ground represent Bcheveria tabulseforme, with a cushion of Sedum glaucum, and the smaller circles Cotyledon Pachyphytum. Echeveria secunda glauca may form the outer ring, Alternanthera amoena the second, and Mesembryanthemum cordifolium varie- gatum the third.— Journal of Horticulture. Carpet Bedding was beau- or. In the were care- and Alter- re laid out Ten special ne that caused most attraction. The veil ifully brought out by Alternanthera vers ipper wings the spaces between the vei ully planted with Alternanthera nana au: lanthera amosna rosea. The outer edges /ith five rows of Alternanthera sessilis lants of Echeveria on each side indicated lighter spot n the wings. The same kind of plants were used to lake the veins of the lower wings, while the spaces etween were filled out with Alternanthera nana aurea Alternanthera sessilis. The scalloping was planted rith small Echeveria, while the extreme edges were iUed in with Alternanthera amoena rosea. The head as made of Alternanthera sessilis; two Echeveria rep- esented the eyes, and feelers were kept black; also he body. Planlfor a CarpetlBed Coleus Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder Ageratum Stella G Keep Nos. 3, 4, 7. 9, 10 Designed by Nicholas Pfeiffer. Kir >ws Coleus Ver- ,n s'avitjii. Americana va- No. 12. Gold Planting a Flywheel Butterfly design; plan is sh^ We have a flywheel to plant with hardy shrubs. The wheel is ISft. in diameter, and there are eight spokes. Could you tell us what kind of shrubs would be suitable for this bed? We would like to have Hydrangea paniculata in the center and have the other plans to taper down to the rim, so that the plants at the rim would not be o^ er a foot high.— G. W. E. S., —For the center of the uhLel, use three strong plants lit Hjdrangea arborescens ^landiflora, H. paniculata would be too loose, but by pruning, H. arborescens could be kept compact. Each spoke should have three plants of Spiraea Anthony Waterer, or the new sport of Anthony Wa- terer, S WeUuf, and two plants of Hypericum aureum, planted alternately. The Spi- raea would be at each end and in the center. Keep all faded flowers cut off, and the growths cut back so the spokes are compact and uniform, rising or falling to the height re- quired The outer rim should be either of Ligustrum aureum. Butterfly carpet bedding desig 1284 The Florists' Exchange r Stray Notes From Great Britain 1 By T. A. WESTON }5.~~. ~- • "- X The Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society's show at Bournemouth was favored with glorious weather and a big crowd attended. The chief features were the deco- rative classes, and florists and amateurs made some fine eflfects with tables, baskets and bouquets. The trade growers exhibited strongly, and once again C. Engelmann played ducks and drakes in the open classes. Apart from winning the gold medal for the group of cut blooms, he captured the chairman's cup with three British novelties, namely, Sunstar, Pioneer, and Circe, all his own. The American society's cup for three American novel- ties, namely Wodenethe, Enchantress Supreme and Be- nora, was also won by him, and several other prizes. His variety Carola gained the silver gilt medal for the best vase of 50 blooms. This giant crimson was in form everywhere, for it also was placed as the best vase in the amateur section. Furthermore, the floral com- mittee gave it an award of merit. Although recog- nized as the king of all Carnations, it had never before been put up for an award. It has the color of the old clove, also the scent; while nothing can touch it for size. As a pricemaker in the markets, it is always a leader. Nevertheless it is not everyone's variety: many cannot grow it, but those who can never fail to sing its praises. Its wonderful scarlet "sport" and also the varie- gated forms, are also making great headway. A. F. Dutton of Iver, captured the 50 guinea Geo. Monro cup with 12 very fine vases, but he held the lead by five points only. Wells & Co. featured a few newer sorts including Champion and Matchless, together with the Nelrose Snapdragon, which continues to attract much notice. "Going TuUp Mad" The R. H. S. meeting on May S was overflowing with Tulips, and it is quite clear we are gomg Tulip mad. The people swarmed round the groups as thickly as they did at the recent Rose show. How many hundreds of varieties were set up I cannot hazard. Barr & Son had over 150, and there were at least a dozen other firms showing exhibits equally as large in area, if not in variety. R. & G. Cuthbert, Alex Dickson & Sons, Dobbie & Co., Sutton & Sons, J. Carlton & Co., and W. A. Watts were among the largest exhibitors. Two F. C. C.'s were awarded to Tulips, namely, to Siren, a rose colored cottage form which opens out like a Lily, shown by C. Tubergen, Jr., Haarlem; and Gren- adier, a flaming scarlet. Tulip Trials The show gave clear evidence of the necessity of the R. H. S. Tulip trials, for great numbers of varieties are masquerading under two or more names, and to set the nomenclature right the R. H. S. had a stiff job in hand. Despite the medley of names, however, the garden lover and grower for market have in these late flowering Tulips some of the finest flowers for cut work ever in-o- duced. The range of briUiant colors is probably not to be found in any other flower. The only trouble with a certain type of Darwin Tulip, however, is the tendency to "break," i. e., to split up into flaked colors. Until recent years breaking was unknown in this breeder strain, but every year this ten- dency becomes more pronounced, which makes it difli- cult to keep a pure stock. While these breaks are pretty and numbers of them are now grouped under the heading of Rembrandts, one is forced to confess that the selfs are most pleasing. I have numerous breaks among such va- rieties as Clara Butt, Greuge, Laurentia, Nymphe, Ar- temis and Apilo. Sweet Pea Society's Troubles We have apparently not yet done with the N. S. P. S. troubles, for W. P. Wright is openly attacking the so- ciety and urging members who are dissatisfied, to resign. I question whether anything serious is likely to happen, for even allowing that 200 (this being given as the num- ber who are against the society's methods), resign, the society will still be powerful. Well over 100 new mem- bers have joined this year, which is sufficient indication that nothing is seriously amiss. 1 1 TfXAS STATE fLORISTS' association!] WACO, MAY 4 and 5, 1914 Advertising From an Address by Mr. KUey, Florist, Paris,, Tex. Advertising by the florist or those in any other busi- ness, is a complicated proposition which does not con- sist of merely a card in local papers, or a sign in your window or on the greenhouse. Good sense is essential m placing advertising. First and foremost the florist's product and the manner in which he dresses and de- livers it is probably his best advertising medium; but he cannot make this his sole medium. He must rein- force it with newspaper publicity, slides on the picture show screens, and various forms of personal appeal. For the Texas florist, from an observation of three years at long and close range, I would say that a cam- paign of education, conducted weekly, would be the most beneficent, so 1 shall divide this article into two parts. Part I. General Publicity The people of Texas, with flowers and plants, are like the infant of three or four, just starting in the kinder- garten, ignorant but receptive, and very willing to learn, so I shall confine myself more to methods of co-operative publicity rather than individual advertis- ing. Ralph M. Ward & Co. of New York, in their book- let "Bulbology," have a form of publicity which is simple. Inexpensive, and decidedly effective. Mr. Ward refers to it as "a dream." He is just simply an 18 karat philosopher whose philosophy, if followed to the finish, will show the florist the pot of gold at the end Prize winning vases staged by C. Engelmann, at tlie Spring exliibiti prise Enchantress Supreme, on the left; Benora, of Carnations ion of the Perpetual Flowei , the center; and Wodei to capture that pot and make it yours. He saysl "If the florists would only create a fund which, b; small monthly assessments on each member of the trade would provide an aggregate of no mean size, and appl; same to exploiting the how and why of flowers ii magazines of national importance, the increase of busi ness from such a campaign would indeed make a drean of Midas true"; and he's right. The Texas Associatioi could and should follow his teachings and suggestions We could, by co-operation, and the levying of a fev dimes per acre or thousand feet of glass, create a funi to be spent with some paper of the State, for educa tional purposes. I shall now proceed to outhne a plan of procedure For any one florist to advertise himself and his busines as he ought to in an educational sense, in the news papers of his locality, would be to court bankruptcy because as I asserted above, the people of Texas neee education as to the utilization and cultivation of flow ers, plants, shrubs and trees. Each factor is inter locked so closely that it becomes a necessity to carr; a four-sided campaign of education. The Dallas News is a paper of State-wide circulatioi with a strong leaning toward civic improvement, ane 1 believe would more nearly meet our requirement: than any other publication in the State and would Co operate with us in a campaign. My suggestion would be for the various members o the business — florists, nurserymen and greenhousemei — to agree to an assessment of a given amount per acn or thousand feet of glass, with a minimum assessmen of one dollar per month, to be collected monthly for : period of two years, to be spent in a publicity campaigi in the Dallas News, in the way of a full page ever; Sunday commencing next September. This page shouU be divided into four parts as follows; One column oi the inside and outside of the page, with a correspond ing space at top and bottom to he sold by the com mittee in charge to members of the craft, in squares for continuous advertising; the remaining five column; to be devoted to departments to be headed somethinj hke this: "Flowers— Their Use and Abuse." "Plants- House and Garden." "Trees and Shrubbery"; and tw(. columns to be devoted to "Questions and Answers." This last feature would be a complicated one, but the sale of the space devoted to advertising would pay foi the services of the editor the association might select and the remaining subjects could be handled ably bj various members of the association as donations, sub- mitted to the editorial or advertismg committee. In this manner we could give the various branches of horticul- ture a wonderful impetus at no very great expense, and make it one of the greatest drawing cards of the Sunday edition. When a man builds a home he has an idea of beauti- fying it, no matter how primitive and crude his sense of beauty may be. Show him how to do this — he can use cut flowers to make the interior of his home more attractive; show him how to beautify his porch or gal- lery with potted plants, boxes and baskets, and show him how to beautify his grounds with plants, trees and You, Mr. Florist, Gardener and Nurseryman, familiar as you are with your subject, forget that the lay per- son, man or woman, old or young, has not had even a a kindergarten training in our line, consequently must bej led on just as you lead the infant along with kindness I and simple instruction until it absorbs it, then you go I into the greater depths of knowledge. So with the' public, take them along by easy stages until they ab- sorb. Individually there is not a member here who could finance such a campaign; collectively, it will cost but a very small amount. If I have the ability I would cheerfully volunteer to conduct one of the departments in such a campaign. 1 know there are others who would contribute articles. It's a dollars and cents proposition, for the increased trade resulting in such a campaign resolves itself down to purely selfish lines. I sincerely hope your body will appoint a committee to act upon these lines, for I firmly believe it will increase business several hundred-fold if followed. Part II. Individual Publicity The florist, nurseryman or gardener should throw much individuality as possible into his work. He should adopt a trade-mark signature or brand which would force his personality on the public in a glance, so tliat he who runs may read. Looking over The Exch and The Review classified ads, a few ads stand out sharper than all the others. They catch the eye in- stantly, as in other lines. "Uneeda Biscuit," "Sun- Ivist" oranges, and "Searchlight" matches created in- stant and lasting business because of the forcefulness conveyed in the phrase. "Cream of Wheat" and "Pos- tum" are no better than other products of similar na- ture, but the manner in which they catch the eye com- mand a volume of business that would make those duffers of ancient history, Midas and Aladdin, ashamed of themselves as collectors of the "Long Green." The florist should adopt a slogan or trade-mark of marked individuality, then use it on every occasion and on the slightest provocation. Impress your name or mark on the eye or mind instantly, and in such a manner that May 23, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1285 but the nurseryman Drk. He feels a pride is immediately associated with flowers. I with a long dissertation on this score, but am submitting some visible forms of my own pub- '"^The conducting of a department of floriculture prior and during, the planting season m occasJrrnd*sM^l^"-^^^^"='""»^=- ^s ' aTstrt^hemselves, and men, lend them_selves good attendance. The principal feature was a lecture forestry. Prof. Rane, the State Forester, was to ilrlino- of his country and in doing his part on torestry. rroi. ixauc, w.c ^..o.^, ^ «- — — > - — -. in the State's SortTculture? The florists havl followed have been the lecturer but was called away at the last on and are fuMlSg their part of this great work' as moment; Mr. Taylor, of the State Board of Forestry, time and occasion permit. It is well known that m the taking his place. ^i,„„, T--Y --^ bS^ldins of a new^country that first there is a spirit Ladies' night, June meetmg, there will be a charge your local paper oui;°'?.f »' f Vf^le regard for the esthetic tastes and of twenty-five cents. ^ u , a ^ exceedingly good -pubUcity, your trade-mark to run °* "''jftyjj™ of thin|s. Later as development pro- A motion was passed that aU gardeners be asked to continuously papers. the picture show •rei;:^^f;^^u^iy: -^^ stln^^ators. R^ently^I Z-l^^^^'ZiT^slT :;' T.f^^^.'r^oT'^l have adopted the idea of having ^^artoons on timdy *°/ J^f^f \" P„ the aesthetic tastes. A noted horti- local topics made. I have only been u 'ng * "aj. ^ew P^"^,= .'fg^y P 3to„ recently said in recountmg the weeks and it is hard to teU whether they will be p ductive permanently or not, as weather conditions h„.. been for the past eight months so abominable that aU Unes of business are stagnated. However, I have no- ticed some increase from a class of people I did not have, and who patronize the only show I am running them in. I did not run the slides promiscuously, as I wanted to trace results. In having visitors to the greenhouse, . , ceive all as near ahke as possible, in a courteous, genial manner, unless in cases of bereavement. I aim to give every visitor a flower, as it is less expensive than print- ers' ink and far more effective as a visible fragrant ad. Sometimes I have given as high as a dollar s wortti or $1.50 to the same individual, one flower at a time, without his spending a cent, only to be rewarded, when I began to associate that individual^ as a 99 per cent, tightwad, with an order for $25 or S! for a funeral or a wedding. So j . own stock as an advertising medium, is profitable „. the horticultural art-"po you know it costs more now to feed the eye than it does to feed the mouth? And this spirit is becoming more and more appareni; in our Uves every day. We hail the day when the florists throughout Texas can come forward in such nmnher^s and with such an enthusiastic spirit, and with such usually re- assurance of great success as we see here today. Ihe usually re_ ^.^^ .^ ripe, my friends. You are acting wisely in awaking to the spirit of organization throughout the State. It certainly is a necessity. You can no_ longer work each man to himself but you must organize and co-operate for the carrying on of this great work of aesthetic progress. j ^ ■ <-„ „f Co-operation between nurserymen and florists of Texas is most natural and most important.^ It wiU be worth o"f flowers readily seen that their work is closely akin, and yet so"VoTsrttti|ngof ^jv^^;^:j:v^tn^^'^z^, your own stoct as an auverusing medium, is profitable. ^^fX^^'^P^ Trees, evergreent, fruit trees, outdoor tots of time such acts seem unappreciated and expen- ^^^"^f^S^'J perennials, etc^ while generally speaking, sive, but I've found that when, at later date, some of .^°/%' ^^'i^P'^^^ted to handle the more tender these apparent tightwads wanted flowers I secured a ^e florist is e-P^ec^e ^^^.^^ ^ ^^^ _ areat r--"" "* """" =>" cnstomprs. tnings, aim <«o a. lui^.^,^ ^ ^^__ t^^ «„„•„+ ;<. „v- exhibit in the Convention garden. A communication was read from M. C. Ebel, secretary of the National Gardeners' Association, asking the club to co-operate with his society. W. N. Craig moved that the president appoint three members to work in con- , uiturist from Boston recently said in recounting the junction with that society, which was adopted. The : beautXl sights around that city, mainly results ^^esident appointed W. N. Craig, Duncan Finlayson : . 6. . „.„ ,.„.... <. ™i.„ „„.. ^^^ Q^^ Anderson. . . There were quite a number of interesting exhibits. F W. Fletcher of Auburndale had three large vases of his new Snapdragon Nelrose. Alexander McKay had two large plants of Calceolaria Stewartii and three standard Hydrangeas. W. N. Craig had four new French Hydrangeas, Tomatoes and Mushrooms. It was thought advisable not to hold a picmc this year as the S. A. F. convention wiU be held in August. Landscape Gardening as a Profession The accompanying photograph gives a general view r.f .,i„„,i ,iiu--lvir of tilt room m -Bhich the recent ^^. „.„..j of them as customers. Local conditions should be the best guide methods of advertising; souvenirs, advertising books, calendars, blotters, thermometers eial propositions promoted by lodge "'• ganized by other than your own c . , „ „ Ivoided. I have had some pretty expensive lessons along this Hne, and am practically limitmg myself to newspaper, picture show, directory, 'phone and city, and personal appeal forms. Co-operation Between Nurserymen and Florists From an Address by John S. Kerr, Sherman It is with much pleasure that I respond to the re- quest of your program committee on the subject ol "Co-operation between the Texas Nurserymen's Asso- ciation and the Texas Florists' Association. 1 teei that this is a very auspicious occasion-one which we have been looking forward to for many years. We hail with great pleasure the present movement among requir o, the to your tion~of glass in the Winter. Also, the florist cookery pected to handle the cut flower trade, and more ,er spe- he may handle much outdoor^ grown plants. club, and or- citizens, should be the florists of Texas for this State-wide organization and we feel that it is fraught with the greatest good, not only to the florists, but ' to the State at large. less We be- lieve, howeverr that" the nurserymen and florists would do well to draw a line as above indicated. While their businesses are akin in a general sense, yet specifically, they are very distinct. Successful nurserymen may be far from being successful florists, and again successful florists may fall down when it comes to handhng a general hne of out-floor grown stock. The Keynote to be Followed The general and mutual interests of the two associa- tions wl do well to consider further. In the first place there is a crying need in our day for more development, more attention to our natural flora, more scientific re- search and more hybridization and propagation of new varieties better suited to our conditions, ^>'■"^-'- Miller, editor of Country Lift book, "What England Can 1 ing," made this very significant statement:^ ■ love Wilhelm America, m his new Teach Us About Garden- When we trees and flowers ^"Sland loves heT'trees 'and flowersrthen, and not until then, will we rival and surpass England in her beautiful garden ef- fects." The nurserymen and florists of today may tefe Taking a retrosplct of our great State iri i:he last this as *eir ^y-""^^^^ and "florists, you will see that fifty yetrs, I bdi^ve that it may hj^_,,.tmtMuUy^and ;°f\°*/|,oW and offering to our clients _ perhaps. to their clients, and fifteen „ 1. we have adopted are successful, making of the Home Beauti- Eastern American plants are fairly at home here, - -"- ^-*"" ■■" °" -P«°P^^' while our native plants, because they have not heen dis- seminated and given a chance to show their beauty, have been more or less despised. What we want to have is fifty per c^ent.. Southwestern native Pl-ts, Jwenty-flve roven themselves cerae- mean work, great State emphatically said that in the great onrush of develop ment shown throughout Texas, which is marvelous in our eyes, I believe that Texas horticulture is keeping pace, and is doing her part toward a more beautiful and more bountiful Texas. „ , ^ The horticulture of Texas is a beautiful structure, which has for its ends the mf _ , ful, the building up of a;sthetic tastes in our the building of orchards, of parks, of beautiful teries, beautiful homes, etc., and thir ■" "" """" A most distingudshed authority or University recently said that it is one of the most important things in the educational system of our coun- try that the aesthetic taste of the pupils should be cidtivated as much as any other faculty, and that as much depends upon the beauty of the surroundings of the child as to his developments in building a high and noble character, as any other thing. Not only that, but so much depends upon the happiness ot all our people as to their surroundings, and so much of th s depends on the art of the horticulturist. Truly, we believe this work is an important one. I said that Texas horticulture is a beautiful struc- ture, and among the strong pillars upholding this struc- ture may he counted the florists, the nurserymen of the Statl the A. & M. CoUege, the State University, the State Experimental Department, the State Agri- cultural Department, the amateur horticulturist, the home builder, the park builder and every lover of trees and flowers. It is important then, that each of these should learn to appreciate his office m this branch of development of our State. The Nurserymen's Part The nurserymen have been pioneers in this work for long years, both by individual and by organized effort We believe you will grant us this statement. For fifty years and more they have been seeking out new fruits, new flowers, new trees, new evergreens and everything that would go to building up a line of nursery stock that will be for the betterment of their clientage— for mercenary motives, as has been charged by some. ,.„ „-. growing . sixty per cent, of European pt cent, of the remainder - """■ while only a small per western ones. and a large per Eastern American plants, are of our native South- And'what is the result? Perhaps only per cent. Eastern American pi five per cent, foreign, which have adapted. If you agree with are we ' " ' '' "" landscape gardening exhibition of the Massachusetts Agricultural College was held m Amherst. This was really a civic art show, the main object bemg to arouse interest in problems of civic improvement here in this community. The exhibit was prepared by students of • . u 4-1, the department of landscape gardening and especiaUy by this pomt, how then F ^. ^-^^-^^ ^j.,.. The most important group to go about accomplishing these results? How ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ devoted to various improvement! long are we going to allow our fine native plants, which Amherst, such as designs for two new playgrounds, have for thousands of years been adaptmg themselves ^^ ^^^ ^ ^g^e, improvement of parish house --•= '■"•'■■ """^ "tlipr tr\- _ . '. rounds, etc. These proved to be of the citizens of the town, obscurity until the nurserymen wm ^—s — - ---; Along witn tnese there was a splendid exhibit of trees and flowers, learn their habits, prove their ^^^ool frounds throughout the State of Massachusetts beauty and become acquainted with the necessary treat- j^ ^^^S.^^ ^^ t^ese nice exhibits came from Harvard ment for their successfur domestication? How long University School of Landscape Architecture, and from mciiL lui Liiv, C4-c+.^ Flnwpr of V ,- . *' .. .i^ Tn.._„:.. „i..^ o rro,.,/ int-prpi^tinq- fi-roup ave for thousands of years been aaapung "'f^'";";" location of new pos 0 the surroundings, climate, and soils, and other trj- .gunds, school gn ag conditions of our country, to remain unused and in 8^^^^ ■^rAey:e^t to tl .bscurity until the nurserynaen wiU bring out these s ^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ,vill the Blue Bonnet, the boasted State Flower Texas, be found only in certain favorable locations in Centrlil Texas and not grace, the gardens of our people all over the State, for the simple reason that the tto rists have neglected it and have "Ot cultivated and learned the peculiar methods and treatment that w'^^ bring successful handling, so as to make 't practicable and successful? We have hundreds "^ A"*^^ ",f !™ *™^^ and plants wasting their fragrance and beauty on the desert air that only need the hand of the nurseryman and of thi florist 4, bring them into ™w and d^close their fitness to make our gardens equal or superior to Eastern American or even European gardens. Gardeners andTlorists' Club of Boston The regular monthly meeting of the club was held at Horticultural Hall, Tuesday, May 19; there was a the University of Illinois, also a veiy interesting group of plans prepared by John Nolen, landscape architect, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and another very in- teresting group prepared by one of the old students l"uis Brandt, during his residence in the University of '^ ThTroonf was" tastefuUy decorated by the department of floriculture and by the students in the landscape gardening class. The exhibition was largely attended, Sd on account of its novelty and its local applica- tions aroused wide interest. This is something a httie new in the line of college extension work and of course cannot be undertaken in many places, but the results in this case were entirely satisfactory The work was under the direction of F. A. Waugh, head of the divi- sion of horticulture and professor of landscape gar dening. 1286 The Florists' Exchange DECORATION PAY We shall control the Largest and Best Stocks of any Wholesale Dealer in the Country 40,000 Astilbe 100,000 Carnations 75,000 Roses Especially strong on: AMERICAN BEAUTY, RICHMOND, CARDINAL, TAFT, WARD and MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL ROSES LILIES, STOCKS, LILACS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, TULIPS, SWEET PEAS, PANSIES UINL,IiVlITED QUAINTITY— TOP QUALITY TERNS, GALAX, CYCAS, LEUCOTHOE, WIRE DESIGNS, IMMORTELLES, SHEAVES, WREATHS, BOXES, RIBBONS, DOVES and the thousand and one other things you will surely need for this big day. We can supply them all and as low as you can buy anywhere. WELCH BROS. CO. THE RELIABLE HOUSE 226 DevonsMre St., BOSTON, MASS. For 35 years we have supplied Our Customers to their fullest satisfac- tion, and can do it now as well. Gerard Dreyer, Jackson are., Wood- side, L I., N. Y. The very large sales of plants of sev- eral kinds at Kafiter makes the benches in the Dreyer range, of 50,000 sg. ft. of glass, look rather empty just at this time, but nevertheless much stock which is growing on for nest season's sales may be seen, and the houses will be filled again as the season advances. A large shipment of palms, Araucarias, Dra- csenas and Aspidistras is expected to arrive soon, for which several houses are now. being renovated and put in order. Particularly noteworthy just now is one house filled with Hydrangea Otaksa, fine branchy plants, well budded,- some ready for Immediate use, and some coming on for Memorial Day, also 'a block of well formed and well budded Rhododendrons. Two houses are now ready for bench 'Mums, and others for 2000 to 3000 pot 'Mums. Other plants now in the houses comprise some fine h. p. and Baby ram bier Roses, occupying an entire house , Boston, Scottii and Whitmani compacta ferns; Camellias, Ardisias, Cyclamens, Pandanus Veitchii and P. utilis, Bou gainvilleas, Genistas, etc. The lease on this property which was given Mr. Dreyer when he sold the prop erty five years ago, expires this Autumn, but may be renewed. It seems a pity that this plant growing establishment where so much high class stock is yearly grown, should pass out of existence Nevertheless, Mr. Dreyer has kept an eve to the windward, and as is well known, with his brother Henry, has acquired the property formerly owned by the Hinodi Floral Co., at Whitestone, consisting of a large range of greenhouses, and about 16 acres of land, which ,is now run under the name of Dreyer Bros. Mrs. Charles Schneider, Train Meadow Road, Near Jackson ave., Woodside, L. I., N. Y. The Schneider range is a typical ex- ample of the old style of greenhouses in their entirety where the innovation of the modern structure has not yet come. Here are found twenty-three of these old style, low narrow houses devoted to a branch of growing now little seen (to which the houses, which are in excellent condition considering their age, are fairly well adapted), namely, the growing of Jacque- minot and Brunner Roses, planted di- rectly in ground level beds for the pro- duction of cut blooms. The Rose bushes in these 23 houses are in fine condition; and are now in bud and bloom. Deutzia planted beneath the gutters is grown for blooms in these same houses. Besides the h. p. Roses, Carnations are grown in three houses of this range ; four are used for growing Stocks, and tbree for Callas. Rambler Roses and Deutzias in large numbers are growing in the open near the greenhouses. The coldframes at this time are filled with well grown Pansy plants, thousands of Sweet Peas started in pots are now being set out in the field, and Aster plants and small 'Mum plants in large numbers are being grown on, the former for field and coldtrame planting, and the latter for the greenhouse benches, after the Stocks and Carnations are thrown out. The cut of flowere from this range is sold at the Cut Flower Exchange, 55 W. 26th St., New York City by Mrs. Schneider and her son, John Schneider. of the heroes of Vera Cruz The flag on panel shown herewith was designed b> the E C. Ludwig Floral Co., N. S* Pittsburgh, Pa , on the occasion oi the funeral of Francis Patrick DeLowry, one of the first sailors to lose his hfe in the attack of the United States marines upon Vera Cruz, and whose funeral was held in Pittsburgh, May 14. The stripes of the flag were of white and red Cape flowers. The blue ground for th^ stars was of Immortelles, and^the stars themselves were ;r Lilies with Asparagus B. Soltau Fernery, Jersey City, N.J. Well known throughout the trade as a constant producer of ferns, the establish- ment of B. Soltau at 251 Grant ave., Jersey City, N. J., has been conducted for years principally for fern growing, There are seven houses in all, neatly kept and grouped together. Additional greenhouses are conducted in another section of the city. Table ferns and Bostons constitute the favorites. Seedlings are grown in ten different varieties, and it is estimated that .5000 flats of these are filled in all. At this time of the year there are many seedlings to be seen in fiats growing on, but there are as well thousands of seed- lings in 2Hin. pots, all clean, bushy stock. In addition to these some excel- lent compact Bostons are grown. Asparagus plumosus nanus to the number, of about 100,000 are raised, and the present stock was noted in thriving condition. Previously Phrenix Roebe- lenii was raised in large numbers, but today the quantity of these is consider- ably less. Some healthy five-year-old plants and younger ones were noted on the benches. It is, however, the Bostons and the table ferns which form the specialty at this establishemnt, and a most satisfac- tory business in these is accomplished. Sweet Peas at Auburn, N. Y. H. S. Morgan, whose house of Sweet Peas was illustrated in The Exchange last week, says that he has been cutting rather more than 25,000 bunches each month from December to March 10 — not May 19 as stated. Up to May IS, ISO,- 000 flowers had been picked. The Florists' Exchange 1287 Directory of Reliable Retail H ouses hesitation, orders from -ansmit them to an advertiser in these columns; lemselves of the opportunities for extension of trad, aen to all. Let your customers know you fill ordt — 1- ^ * „* .. . When the design Albany, n.y. aphic order. Person, ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered aa^ part of Albany and vicinity on tele- given and satisfaction guaranteed kf ESTABLISHED 1 U xtMfCUVudm ALBANY, N Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteriei ESTABLISHED 1842 Y. St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. itc. Telephone or Telegraph. BU. ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street lunurBB «un» The best flowers and PL.OWER SHOP prompt servic. Jlentown, Pa. Ernest Ashley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telephones n fill your Telegraph Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike * Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y- ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. delivered promptly anywhere BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street BIRMINGHAM, AU. WOODWARD BLDG. "Purity at Parker's" OPEN ALL NIGHT jtone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street j ^A^Ai^lA^^^^ BOSTON 26 TREMONT ST. 799 BOYLSTON ST. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL 1847. ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. ■ Penn, the Tele- graph Florist" ^ ^^^^ Brooklyn, N.Y. ^^]^^^ Fulfon St. and Greene Ave. " Plione. Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 lU^^ s anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey f Buffalo 5. A. Anderson 440 Main Street< Special Deliveries, NIAGARA FALLS and LOCKPORT F LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and ^r\ M ^ other Western New 1 'JT^^^?^^/' towns. c ASSi--- 304 Main Street ■^ BUFFALO, N. Y. nbers Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assocl3t--n Burlington, Vt Orders for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to New Members of the F. T. D. Bunyard, Alfred T., 413 Madison ave., New York. Grave, Henry F., Dallas Floral Co., 1613 Main Dallas, Texas. ' CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Marliet St. The Leading Florist lOO.OOO feet of glass Pyrus as a Spring Plant A pleasing and beautiful offering for Easter, a birth- day, or for otlier special occasion is shown. It is a well grown double Crab Apple in full bloom in an Sin. pot. As these plants, when forced for early flowering, are frequently "leggy" without much foliage clothing the lower limbs, symmetry may be secured, as in this case, by adding sprays of Pussy Willow of medium length, and shorter sprays of Boxwood jabbed into the soil of the pot. These, with a light fringe of Asparagus Plumosus, hide the nakedness and give the needed bal- ance. A large bow of wide pink satin ribbon, made with four generous loops and long ends, completes the work. To hide the pot, use a cover of the imported water- plumosus, hide the nakedness and give the needed bal- proof crepe paper with mat of he same material in foliage green. — New Yorker. ^^Avvvttjv, Flowers '^"'''^''^ ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave Courtesies Extended to all Florists" ' CHICAGO, ILL. II 25 E. Madison St. JULIUS BAER ©DMSDRgROATTOr® FOURTH STREET Memorial Day In another week the florists will be as Intsy as the proverbial hatter. This is truly the hevday of the florists' year, and from now onward it niigh't be said that the business tapers off until the dead quiet season of Midsummer. The man who is a grower as well as retailer, will scarcely find time for his nightly rest. He must lay in an ample stock of suitable flowers at prices to meet aU purses. Some of these plants and flowers we mentioned in our issue of May 9, and in addition to the cut flower trade, he will naturally have to superintend the execution of innumerable details connected with the bedding plant business. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue 735 Euclid Avenue 1288 The Florists' Exchange COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO COLUMBUS, OHIO 72 Fast Towne Street //^ FLORISTS 112 South Main St. <^5 DENVER, COLO 1643 Broadway re»ched by express. Orders promptly tilled. Western Nebraska d Wyoming poin' # ALBERT POCHELOM," DETROIT MICH. If we EII your order, our ciency. Telegraph >h9eni DETROIT, MICH. reUjJ_Js. Broadway and Gratiot Avenue d large sections of Oliip. rdcrs placed with us will cries to Northwestern University and 1?aWSOn ihe Florist EJniira, ■'Vr*'"^ 107 W. MARKET ST. '^ • «• Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Homell, ComlnS and other polnta. jpj Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS ^^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR Mass., Newport and R. I. Points ntllKY jnilin, grand rapids, MICH. MiailGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED With all of this he has, of course, the hope of ulti- mate reward, and as many needy florists require aU the dollars they can get at this season of the year to help l>ay the rent and many other financial calls, no one complains about some hard work now. An Efiective Corsage In arranging this, use Lady Hillingdon Roses as the chief feature, supplemented with a cluster of light colored long stemmed Pansies, and a small cluster of pink Sweet Peas: these clusters so placed as not to de- tract from the Rose effect, and still each to be distinctly noticeable, .\diantum Croweana should be used freely in the makeup. The finish ought to be white or other bbon bow, using satin 'ancy pearl corsage pir ibbon, tied artistically, for securing the bou- New Yorker. HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Workers in Flowers Jr Orders Solicited 'The Flowers' !.] T.ike .1 feller '.it's sick and laid up on the shelf II slviky .ind sa'nted and por^- ;s' all so knocked out he can't handle hisself ith a stitT upper lip i het up all ■ ' ■ nd then take and send him s : ketched hir HARTFORD, CONN. Store, 752 Main Street lualth is a GEORGE G. McCLUNiE Hartford, Conne Moving Picture Advertising ■■ FLOWER.S' 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses 'VilSld'ls'' HIGHLAND PARK, ILLLNOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns Chicago, as far fis Milwaukee Retail florists are Invited to send us Items of trade In- terest for publication on this page; clear photographs of good designs will also be appreciated. These latter should always be packed carefully between boards. ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South and Southwest Texas.SalUngs f J^. Jr. Jtuhlmann, ^lorisi 2507 JACKSON ST., S. W., Phone, Hadley 1926-2330 2626 WASHINGTON ST., Opp. Glenwood Cemetery. S. 1 Phone, Taylor 628-1081 FANNIN STREET, where CAPITOL STREET crosses Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDIANAPOUS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and efficient ser/ice rendered i Ohio and Indiana Bertennann's I SMU 1 <:'rhe Florist C^JVi I I ^ I ^V_/ 36 West Forsyth S Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia points. cr/luMa^ KANSAS CITY, MO. ■=-^^ 913 Grand Avenue ±loWers Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. OHN A. Heller EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MicHLER Bros. Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. i nrders for Lou sto.t of flow '' ,^t^^ 515 South Fourth S^' ^.fj — "a/ Floral Orders Promp ^•()5«''^.P„.„„s,..L Floral Orders Promptly FUled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. NASHUA, N. H. and VICINrrY .LOWELL. M.\SS. THK other day tlio writer sat in a m.iving picture theater. It is one ol tlie finest show houses of the kind in the country, .seating over IJOO people. At this particular time tin- house was crowded, as win- some little Mary Piokford was liolding the screen, and likewise the breathless interest of the spectators, in "Tess of the .Storm Countrv." .\t an appropriate in- ter\al several advertising aimouncements were flashed. One of them was tliat of the leading florist of the city who took this opportunity of calling the attention of the public to a seasonable offering. "The ad. was seen — it had to be — and that it did some good may safely be conceded. The florist himself believes that he has an unusuallv good advertising proposition in his contract with the" theater. Idlewild Greenhouses ""^^^ MERIDEN, CONN. special attention to all Connecticut orders The Florists' Exchange 1289 EDLEFSEN LEIDIGER CO 349 THIRD STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINN IM MmeesLpoHs "That particular house," he explained, "limits the number of ads. it will run at a performance. That makes each one stronger than it would be if the number were unlimited. The price is extremely low. Figuring the total number of people who see the movies at a high- class house of that kind, and the character and spendmg abUity of those particijlar audiences, I beheve I am get- ting more 'circulation,' imder more favorable conditions, than I could possibly get otherwise." There's picture theater in your town. Choicest of Flowers C^ NEWARK, N. . Best of Service movmg We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to steamers at Hoboken and New York. JOHN MON'SON, Proprietor Best Serrice to all Points in the Northwest Whitted Floral Co. MINNE.\POLIS, MESTST. H. B. WHITTED, Prop. OPERATING THREE STORES MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Srosemont Sardens ^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catherine St., W. id aH orders are filled under tie F^' NashvUle, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass $Qj^e^u^^ N"EW.\RK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Delh-eries tHroDghont the State PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street Get Rid of Overstocks If you are overstocked with a certain line of goods, don't let it spoil on your hands, ilake a feature of it to your trade, display it in your window-s, announce through the newspapers that you have sometliing espe- cially good to offer at a low' price, and you will find them going. You can afford to make a substantial price concession for the sake of getting rid of the stock, which would be a total loss otherwise. ' Again, in a case of this kind, have every salesman in the store work on the goods that are in excess supply. If the salespeople were to call the attention of every- body who came into the store to the goods on which the florist is "long," instead of merely filling orders as they are given, there would be less trouble about mov- ing these surplus stocks. In a case of this kind it would be well worth while to offer a special premium for sales on the goods which need moving. It would stimulate the interest of the sales force and would be a merited reward for special effort along this line. Use Your Telephone In this connection it is worth mentioning that many other merchants use the telephone to sell goods whicn they are particularly desirous of moving. Every florist has a long list of regular customers, who buy often enough to be considered friends of the establishment A list of these could be made, and someone connected with the store could 'phone each of them, pointing out that the store had more of the stock than it could handle, and showing that the flowers could be had at a very attractive price on account of the excess supply. Every woman who received a message of that kind would appreciate the fact that she had been singled out for the occasion, and would feel more or less flat- tered; and the idea of getting a bargain always appeals. By working all of the possible methods of selling goods under special conditions, the florist would find it possible to dispose of stocks instead of having to throw them away. There is a double loss in suffering spoilage of this kind, intrinsic as well as monetary; and neither should be permitted to exist if it is possible to get around it. Telephone Manners Talking over the telephone is an art Likewise, it is one that should be cultivated carefuUv. It is not everv- fc^#fe NEW ORLEANS, U. 121 ^"florist ^stt'Sr^^^ f /U^R 6'HOf gS^ TO PAPWORTH NEV.' gCaO*^*'^' TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND MSSISSIPPl 4^#^ IN HEART OP NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 Our Motto: THE GOLDEN RULE Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs i day use and is unquestionably tlie most handy Dusmess getter of the day. .Needed by every live retailer who hqs agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot calces, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your cover, and no other name book. i^2J^i■, im copies, $20.00 ?lesjj3 JO; 25 copies, J«JOj 50 copies. copies. Send ii NEW YORK ALSO BOSTON NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue all orders from unknown NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Uusurpassed facilities for executing Trade Orders at steamers and elsewhere in Greater New York and its suburbs. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SOHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining [Plaza Hotel NEW YORK 609-611 Madison Avenue Choicest cut flowers and de> GEO. M. STUMPP Tven^ NEW YORK NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street We are in the theatre district i delivering flowers on outgoing s will receive prompt and careful a *'If wc say it, wc will do it " A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY 0^a.Y STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED |-| ^ \^ _ FIELD Northampton, Mass. Smith College Florist BUTLER Sf ULLMAN <^ Supply Advts. will be fottnd on pages t296 to t299 CAar/es !P. 7>udlei/ ^ UNION TRUST BLDC. 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA, Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Bellevue-StratCord ■ & 22d Sts PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY SIfp EnttJii0tt 3{rxmix ^Ijop, IGtb. 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. body who knows how to address another person over the telephone, nor to talk in such a way as to inspire confidence and a friendly feeling, which is shown in the kind of response received. So much of the business of the florist is done by 'phone that everybody in the establishment should be taught how to take orders, answer inquiries and attend to busi- ness generally in the most efficient and satisfactory way possible. Training of this kind is a big asset for the store, and will help to avoid complaints as well as to settle them. Remember that the instrument is not a megaphone, but a telephone, and modulate your voice accordingly. A soft answer turneth away wrath, and likewise getteth the orders. The modern instrument will transmit sound very effectively, and it is not necessary to shout in order to be heard perfectly. Always be courteous to the person you are addressing as though that person were standing in front of you. Many ordinarily genial and likable people, florists in- cluded, receive their customers with cordiality if they come into the store, but over the 'phone they appear gruff, if not actually hostile. That sort of impression is due to the fact that a conscious effort has not been made to visualize the customer and endeavor to talk just as though the transaction were being handled in person. Telephone manners can be improved in almost every establishment. Perhaps yours is one of the few which do not need constructive criticism. If you think it is, make assurance double sure by listening to the way your people handle telephone business, and then decide whether anything can be done to improve conditions in this respect. Porch and Window Boxes Now is the time when porch and window box business can be secured by the simple expedient of going after it. It is the sort of business which requires cultivation, however, for very seldom is it the case that people think of these things without any assistance from the trade interests involved. On the other hand, a little judicious publicity, directed at the proposition that every home can be improved in appearance, and every apartment made more livable during the warm weather, by the use of a flower box, supplies the needed stimulus and brings people around to inquire about prices. Many florists have found that it, is a good plan to arrange for the construction of the boxes themselves, so that they can be supplied complete, including the flowers. A lot of people, especially the city man who doesn't know how to handle a saw or a hammer, and probably has no acquaintance with the neighborhood carpenter, particularly if he happens to be an apartment dweller, appreciate' having the practical details of box manufac- ture and installation attended to for them, and they are willing to pay well .for the service. Stir up a little interest along this line in your community, and you will find that the business will pay a better profit than you imagine. How About Early Closing ? The florist is probably the hardest worked man iu the country, unless it is the druggist. The latter keeps open every day in the year and until late at night; but the Pittsburgh, Pa. 710 WEISER STREET (Formerly E. Diamond St.) North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER .,<^^^ STORE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT * DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses , Established 1875 pirrsnftD. MASS. ssL?FORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Bi m>/c:i« VassaT College Glen Eden, ri-UWtlK Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taconic School ROVIDENCE, R. I. AND T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. NGLAND POINTS 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER, N. Y. 1^^ 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered promptly in Rochester and surrounding country. Com- plete line always ready. Salter Bros. «7T' FLORISTS 38 Main St., West MM ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Flowers and designs delivered promptly m Rochester and all Western New York towns. LOCKFORD . ** lrORF— By unmarried man; neat appearing young lady, as partner and gage; to enlarge a fine florist business in Chicago Address F. V., care The Florists' Exchange. THE CONSERVATORIES— Probably the besl greenhouse bargain ever ofi'ered, Illustratec caSlog postpaid.tlChapin FarmJAgency, Boston Continued to Next Column TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. leading are reserved of Stock for Sale, Stock \ The co: 1 for advernsements oi auM / Wanted. Help Wanted, Sin t other Wants; also of Greenhouses. Land, / Second-hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. J Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the f line), set solid,_ in ordinary reading type like t this, without display. No advt. accepted for # less than thirty cents. ■i Advts. set in heavy faced tjrpe, 15 cts. per / line (6 words to the fine). \ Display advta. in these columns, J1.50 per ( nch. HEUPJWi^ANTED WANTED— Seed Catalogue Man. by old-es- tablished Ohio Company. Should be familiar with all stocks usually listed in Seed Catalogues, also with all processes in the construction of catalogues, typesetting, halftone illustration, litho- graphing, photographing, etc.^ Give experience, age, references, and everything in detail. Position to be filled as soon as possible. Good thing forthe right man. Address L. H., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— On private place near South Orange- N. J., intelligent and competent man as gardener. Small greenhouse, many flowers and shrubs out-of- ^ ' " ' t ' t . Permanent experience, na- desired. Apply other advertisements are to be addressed care ^ this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense f "reach New York office. No». 2 to 8 } y Tuesday j f following J Western States desiring to ad- / tials may save time by having « Chicago rcpresenta- J P. O. ] !, James Morton. Room 3 .143No.Wa be absolutely sobei 'm^fonb WANTED— General understands growin] Steady position State safa°° ngR( ight 1 3 and other cut flowers. oEurn! IM WANTED^ Young man for greenhou: experience and referenci 1 for the St letter, Schiller, WANTED— At once, good all-round n isriSha WANTED— At §OTist"wan ■er of Roses, „ ...„...=, ..t„. ^.. ^„.=, Mo. S18.00 State references. Only experienced WANTED— Two houses where bedding plants are ExchTng"! """"■ WANTED — Experienced grower Jeneral bedding stocl '^" : German preferred. and general The Florists' Exchangt WANTED — Competent gardener on sm, in So. Orange: lawn and small gre Steady employment. W. F. Harris, 133 WANTED — A good pot plant grower under foreman. Reply stating age, e; and wages expected to Thomas Roland, WANTED — Single, experienced grower o tions'and mixed stock. State age, na wages expected; board and room furnish dress W. O. Snyder, Minersville, Pa. WANTED— E: in"; xperienced grower of Orchids for place. State salary and reference X 43, Elmwood Station, ake WANTED— A Can : The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— A g ^^Md. WANTED— Good all-round man for greenhouse work, single man preferred. Address Paul J. Burgevin, Noyth Regent St., Port Chester, N. Y. STOCK^FOR^LE ACHYRANTHES ACHYRANTHES. Bi-MuUeri— Lindenii — Formosa— 2M-inch, 82.50 per 100, 3 A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwel AGEBATITM. AGERATUM Slue Perfection and Stella Gurney. 2M-inch pots, $2..50 per 100, S20.00 per 1 A. N. PIERSON, INC.. Cromwell, Conn. Continued to Next Column STOCKjm^LE AGERATUM AGERATUM— Dwarf blue and branched, heavy. 2M-ln.. S2.00j per 1000; 3-in., S4.00 per 100. C. E ALTERNANTHERAS— Strong, well rooted ci tings for immediate delivery. P. Major, ri 50c. per 100. S4.00 per 1000. A. Nana, yellow, 5( per 100, S4.00 per 1000; Brilliantissima. 2K i 82.00 per 100, 818.00 per 1000. P. Major, 2M i S2.00 per 100, 81S.00 per 1000. A. Nana, 23^ i 82.00 per 100, 818.00 per 1000. Davis Floral C Davenport, Iowa. ALTERNANTHERA. aM-incU, S2.5U per lUU. S2l A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cron varieties. 2-in. pots. 822 KaUsch, Middle Village, L. 1 ALTI ALTERNANTHERAS— 1000 Yello ts, ready tor 3-in. pots, 82.50 p . Lowville, N. Y. ALTERNANTHERA— Red an 2i.i-in., 83.00 per 100. Cash. Watervliet, N. Y. now, -Strong, ALTSSUM LITTLE GEM SWEET ALYSSUM— 2i,i-in., ►. 82.00 per 100; 300 for 85.00. Cash. Clement S. Levis, Aldan, Pa. AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS— 2.year, 2 to 3 ft., strong; 12, by mail, SI.25. $4.00 per 100. 835.00 per 1000. by express. 2-year. 18 to 24 in., good; 12, by mail, 81.00; 50, by mail, 82.00; 83.00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000 by express. Strong,'^" back, isplanting, 82.00 per 100, 815.00 per 1000. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS 6.00 50.00 igeri. Strong. ;herii Seedlings . • •■ 2M-in.. n& STOCK FORSALE^ BAY TREES BAY TREES— Standards and Pyramids. All sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. BEGOXIAS BEGONIAS. Gloire de Chatelaine, 21i-inch, 86.00 per 100, 850.00 per 1000. Scmperflorens — for bedding, pink and white, 2>i-inch. 82.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cincinnati, 2H-inch. $20.00 per 100, per 1000. Glorie de Lorraine, 2M-inch $16.00 per 100. $135.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Glor: ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. 4-in. 8.00 ASPARAGUS Hat ASPARAGUS Hatches _. .,, ___ ROMAN J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St., New York City. ASPARAGUS— Plumosus Seedlings, 75c. per 100, S7.00 per 1000. Sprengeri Seedlings, 60c. per 100, 84.50 per 1000. Sprengeri, 3H-in., 85.50 per 100. Phoenix Canariensis Seedlings, SS.OO per 1000. Moultrie Road Greenhouses, P. Robson, Prop.. New Augustine, Fla. ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus Seedlings. $1.00 per per 1000. Sprengeri Seedlings, 76c. per 100. $6.0( A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. \.x>nn. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED- LINGS— From best greenhouse-jp-own seeds, ready for potting. 81.00 per 100, 87.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson. STiort HiUs. N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS- $1.00 per 100. $6.00 per 1000. CoUingdale Greenhouses. CoIHnSdale. Pa. I. $10.00 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri— 3-in. fine, I 83.00 per 100; 200 for 85.00. Edw, Cor. City & Green Sts., Utica, N. Y. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2H-in. pots, stock, 82.50 per 100. The Park Floral Buchanan & Lafayette Aves., Trenton, N. J. ASTERS — Fine, transplanted plants, in flats of 200 each; Henderson's Invincible, in 6 separate colors, no better strain,, 70c. per 100, 86.50 per ASTERS— Qu. planted plar ton. 103 Wkrre of the market, large, trans- $4.00 per 1000. Edward Whit- t.. Utica, N. Y. 'IJ?5 Pla 2}4- ings. now for June and l July, 1*14, dellTery- Will guarantee satisfaction. Prlces'on appU cation. R. J. Irwin, 71 West Md St., N. Y BEGONIAS— Now ready. Gncinnati. 2ii-ia. lea. cuttings. $20.00 per 100. $175.00 per 1000. Lorraine. 2>i-in.. $16.00 per 100. $136.00 per 1000, Immediate delivery. S. A. Anderson, Buffalof N.Y. __^_ BEGONIAS— Lorraine, Cincinnati, Florence Davenport, 234-In. pots. DeUvery from May 15th. JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS— Luminosa. 3-in. Dots, also pink and Louis Ha . Y. Cit : Ave., Wood- BEGONIA ERFORDIl— Bushy plants, in bud and bloom, 2M-in., 84.00 per 100. W. Bluethgen, Jr., HudsonHeights. N. J. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. In various sizes. Price list on demand. JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. CALADIUMS . N. PIERSON, INC., CROMWELL, CONN. CALADIUMS— Git flowering, grandest Cala- dnal stock, strong, i CALENDULA CALENDULA— Ready for 3-in. or 4-in. shift, 2H-in. pots, -82.00 per 100, 822.50 per 1000. Carlman Ribsam, 31 WaU St., Trenton, N. J. CANNAS CANNAS Buttercup, Florence Vaughan, Gladiator, J. D Eisele, Mme. Crozy, Mrs. A. F. Conard, Pres. McKinley, Queen Charlotte, Richard Wallace, Rubin, Venus, King Humbert, Pennsylvania, Wyoming," Louisi, • - - ~ . ~ . 3-inch pots, 75c. per dozen, S6.t 850.00 per 1000 A. N. PIERSON, INC., CROMWELL, CONN. Berat. Prof. Rodei per dozen. 5t).UU per 100. 3.00 I 20,000 POTTED CANNAS— 25 best varieties in strong and well established 3-in. pot plants, ready for immediate eff'ect, S5.00 per 100; lots of King Humbert, 87.00 per 100. Get Canna and Chrysanthemum list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. CANNAS— 6 leading kinds, well started in pots, 4c. Lei eaoing Kinas, well startea Cole, Battle Creek, Mich. CARNATIONS standard ' select from, ffi of a. ""' Mrs. C. W. Ward. . White Wonder.... Princess Dagmar . , Champion Yellow Stone. .12.00 100.00 .12.00 100.00 .10.00 80.00 .10.00 80.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 Whit Enchantress Comfort 2-IN. POT PLANTS Matchless C2H-in.) 15.00 130.00 /. Ward 4.00 35.00 , Enchantress 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 ntee is back of all stock we send out. ces on large quantities. _. _. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. C. W. Whiter • Enchan Our gua Write for j Continued to Next Column Continued to Next Page The Florists' Exchange 1293 STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS CARNATION MATCHLESS— A 1 stock, 400 ■ m 2>.<-in. pots, cut back, well branched, 100 from sand, well rooted. $40.00 for the lot. Alex. Laub, New Hamburgh, N. Y. CARNATION CUTTINGS— Sm my idytnuc- niMit page 1265. Roman J . Irwin. 71 W. 23d St., New York Qty. CHRYSANTHEHUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS. WHITE— 100 1000 Smith's Advance S2.50 S17.S0 Charles Razer 1.50 12.00 White Perfection 8.00 70.00 Early Snow 2.50 20.00 Lynnwood Hall 3.00 25.00 T. Eaton 3.00 25.00 E. Papworth 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Gilbert Drabble 5.00 40.00 Alice Salomon 7.00 60.00 December Gem 4.00 35.00 J. Nonin 2.50 20.00 White Bonnaffon 2.50 20.00 W. H. Chadwick 3.00 25.00 Polly Rose 1.60 12.00 White Helen Frick 3.00 25.00 Naomah 3.00 26.00 YELLOW— Chrysolora 1.60 12.00 Comoleta (good variety for pot culture) 2.60 20.00 Rob't Halliday 3.00 26.00 Yellow Ivory (sport from Ivorv) . . 3.00 25.00 Yellow Salomon 25.00 Col. Appleton 3.00 25.00 AuE. Dasse 3.00 25.00 Dolly Dimple 2.60 20.00 Golden Eagle 3.00 25.00 Major Bonnaffon 2.50 17.60 Roman (Sold 2.60 20.00 Yellow Mrs. Jones 3.00 25.00 PINK— Glory of Pacific 3.00 25.00 Gloria 3.00 26.00 Pacific Supreme 2.50 20.00 Pink Ivory 3.00 25.00 Unaka 1.60 12.00 Dr. Enguehard 2.60 20.00 Pink Gem 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme 2.50 20.00 Maud Dean 2.50 20.00 Wells' Late Pink 2.50 20.00 BRONZE— Antique (sport of Enguehard) 3.00 25.00 CRIMSON— Pockett's dimson 3.00 25.00 Harvard 6.00 40.00 POMPONS, BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES. WHITE— Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New- berry. YELLOW— Overbrook, Merstham Tints, Baby, Quinola. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, Allento™, Souvenir d'Or. RED AND RED BRONZE— Lyndhurst, Rufus, Lilia, Julia Lagra- vere. PINK— Fairy Queen, Mints. S3.00 per 100; 525.00 per 1000. We would advise placing your orders early, as each season it has been hard for us to take care of orders, as a great many customers did for complete list. We have a splendid supply to offer. Stock guaranteed. Write for prices on large quantities. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS NowReady Pompons, $1.50 per 100 1000 Lyndhurst 1000 Diana 100 Eleganta 1000 UllTa 1000 Overbrook 1000 Queen of Whites 1000 Rhoda 1000 Klondike 160 Anna 150 Minta 250 Miss JuUa 260 Rufus 1000 Ladysmith 600 Allegheny 260 King Henry 1000 Merstham Tints 250 Utan CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings. S1.50 per 100; 2-in., S2.00 per 100, Touset, Oct. Frost, Polly Rose, Pacific, Smith's Advance, Lincoln, lAppleton, En_guehaTd, Silver Wedding, Yellow iBonnaffon, wfite Bonnaffon, Baby Yellow, Zeno- bia. L. J. Rowe, Titusville, Pa. JCHRYSANTHEMUMS— Smith's Advance. (5oId- Glow, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Engue- jnara, 2}i-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000, $2.50 per 100. Pine Grove Floral Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn. [hard, Pine Lviass CHB HRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— From soil. Eaton White, Appleton, Bonnaffon, Jones, Mon- ovia, $15.00 per 1000. Ivory, $10.00 per 1000. -ash with order, please. Wm. Becker, Jr., Box :8, FarmingdaJe, L. I., N. Y. Oontlnaed to Next Oolmnn STOCK FOR SALE CHRTSANTHEDIUntS Chrysanthemum Cuttings Clean, healthy, stocky plants Rooted Cuttings 2Ji-in. Pots WHITE 100 1000 100 1000 Smith's Advance $1.75 $15.00 $2.50 $20.00 White BonnafEon 1.76 15.00 2.60 20.00 Chas. Razer 1.7S 16.00 2.60 20.00 Lynnwood Hall 1.76 15.00 2.50 20.00 Mrs. David Syme 1.76 16.00 2.50 20.00 Arlette Dubois 1.76 15.00 2.50 20.00 Moneymaker 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Elsie Papworth 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 December Gem 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 Smith's Sensation.... 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 PINK Patty 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Maud Dean 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Unaka 1.76 16.00 2.60 20.00 Dr Enguehard 1.76 16.00 2.50 20.00 Pacific Supreme 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Pink Gem 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 YELLOW Golden Glow 1.76 15.00 2.60 20.00 Roman Gold 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Chrysolora 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 Comoleta 1.60 12.00 2.00 17.00 Major Bonnaffon. Se- lected stock 1.60 12.00 2.00 17.00 CRIMSON Harvard 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 POMPONS Bronze. . . 2.00 15.00 2 60 20.00 ellow 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Yellow 2.00 16.00 2.60 20.00 Oueenol the Whites.. 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Garza. Anemone 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 If a later deUvery is desired, send in your order now, so that you will be sure of them when wanted. Orders now booked for Golden Chadwick, W. H. Chadwick, Chadwick Improved and Chadwick Supreme for June delivery or later. Price of Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; out of 2}i-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. JOHN R. COOMBS West Hartford. COISIV. CHRYSANTHEMUMS EARLY WHITE— Mrs. W. Arnold, October Frost, White Coombes, White Gloria. YELLOW— Comoleta, Chrysolora, Ramapo, Mrs. G. Burke. PINK— Unaka, Mrs. Coomoes. MIDSEASON AND LATE WHITE— Alice Salomon, C. Touset, W. Turner, T. Eaton, Mrs. G. Drabble. PINK— O. H. Broom- head, Elberon, Wells' Late Pink, Patty, Pioneer, W. R. Brock, the best of them all. YELLOW— Mary Donellan, Roman Gold, Nagoya. CRIM- SON—Matchless, W. Meredith, Pockett's Crim- son, Hazel de Forest. -3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000 All I Chieftain, the finest i nmcrcial pink, S7.00 POMPONS Lilian Doty, absolutely the fi Margaret, Jas. Boone, Queen o $25.00 per 1000. The New Early-flowering for oi carry 70 kinds, the t $3.00 per 100, side planting. 1 the de. My selection. SINGLES The largest stock in the world; 70 varieties' Mensa, Dorothy Dann. etc.. etc. My selection, $40.00 per 1000. POT VARIETIES The best sorts to grow as pot plants. The Cap family. All colors in 7 varieties. Source d'Or, etc., $5.00 per 100. Get my complete list if you did not receive it. CHARLES H. TOTTY, MADISON, NEW JERSEY. LillTa"'" Helen Newberry Chas. Ragu Golden Saloi ,ch pots, $10.1 in and AUce 10, $100.00 per 1000. 1 2M inches ( $3.00 per 100 ( $25.00 per 1000. I, $40.00 per 2K inches $4.00 per 100, 1 ihiefi Roo l^- ■ Best commercial , $30.00 per 1000. ).00 per 1000. $6.00 per 100, $40.00 p 100,000 ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— For immediate shipment. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. See my display advertisement on • 1265. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New page IZDO. Vork aty. Oontlnaed to Next Oolnnm STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediate DeUver;. WHITE 100 1000 Smith'! Advang* $2.00 $16.00 October Frost 2.00 16.00 Virginia Poehlmann 2.00 16.00 Naomah 3.00 26.00 Cha«. Raier 2 50 20.00 LynnwoodHaD 2.00 15.00 Wm. Eaton 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON Pocken's Crimson 2.00 10.00 Shrimpton 2.00 Ifi.OO O.H.Kahn 2.00 15.00 YELLOW Comoleta 2.00 15.00 Crocus 2.00 16 OO Ramapo 3.00 26.00 Roman Gold 3.00 25.00 Yellow Eaton 2.60 20.00 Nagoya 2.00 16.00 PINK Unaka 2.B0 20.00 Pacific Supreme 2.00 15.00 Amorita 2.00 16.00 Madonna 2.50 20.00 Dr Enguehard 2.60 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Now Ready Per 100 2000 Smith's Sensation $2.60 1000 White Perfection 2.60 6000 Ramapo 2.60 1000 Harvard 2.50 1000 Bartlet Hayward 2.50 500 Mrs. G. Drabble 2.50 600 Chas. Razer .- 2.00 500 Th. Queen 2.00 250 Glenview 2.00 260 Dr. Enguehard 2.00 2000 White Ivory 2.00 1000 Chad. Supreme 2.50 600 Mrs. H. Robinson 2.00 250 U Quinlan 4.00 260J. Nonin 2.00 150 G. C. Kelley 2.60 HEAD'S BERGENFIELD NURSERIES, BERGENFIELD, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Ready for shipment out of sand. $16.00 per lOCO. 6500 Yellow Bonnaffon. 2500 White Bonnaffon. $18.00 per 1000. 500 Chrysolora. 700 Chas. Razer 350 Unaka 250 Roman Gold. Ready for shipment, out of 2^ in. pots 250 Roman Gold. Cash or references. WORCESTER CONSERVATORIES, Worcester, Mass. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Smith's Advance $1.60 $12.50 PoUyRose 1.60 12.50 Unata 1-50 12.50 Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Robt. Halliday LfO 12.60 Alice Byron 1.60 12.60 RomanGold 1.60 12.50 Bonnaffon 1-60 12.50 Pacific Supreme 1.60 12.60 Ramapo.. 3.00 20.00 Cash with order, please. FLORAL HILL GARDENS. G. F. Neipp, Prop. CHATHAM. N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS and 2M-in. pot plants. A postal will bring you our descriptive list of the 130 best 'Mums to grow this season. It will pay. you well. Oct. Frost, Money Maker, Patty, Winter Cheer, Chrysolora, Roman Gold, Ivories, Harvard, etc.. Rooted Cut- tings, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Elsie Papworth, etc.. Rooted Cuttings. $1.60 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Naomah, Smith's Sensation, Mrs. Heyward, Ramapo, etc., Rooted Cuttines. $2.60 per 100. Pink Gem, Rooted Cut- tings, feioo per 100, $17.60 per 1000. For 2M-in. pot plants, add Sl.OO per 100 to the above prices. Stafford Conservatories, Stafford Springs, Conn. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 15,000 Rooted Cuttings 2^-in. pots and flats: Maud Dean, Enguehard and Nagoya; Cuttings. $20.00 per 1(100; pots. $25 00 per 1000. Josephine, Glonu, Chrysolora. Maior Weaver. White Ooud. Bailey, J. K. Shaw and White Shaw; Cuttings, $16.00 per 1000; pots, $20 00 per lOOO. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash, please. W. G. Neilson, 61 Wadhams St., Plymouth, Oontlnned to Next Column ^TOCKJFORJALE^ CHBTSAWTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS Early WHITE— Chas. Razer. Ivory. Mile. Nidseason and Late Gold. Ycl Adonis. Helen Frick, Dr. ■ " ■ , pots, $3.00 per 100, $ .gs, $2. le, December Gem, Golden Chadwick, Golden Vedding, Harvard, Hirondale, Nagoya, Ramapo, 1913 INTRODUCTIONS— Golden Robin, Lu- cile, Quinlan, Mary E. Meyer. Price: 2i<-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100. STANDARD POMPONS— Baby, Baby Mar- guerite, Clorinda, Diana. Helen Newberry. Iva JuUe Lagravere. Klondike. La Purite. Lula. Minta, Quinola, Zenobia. Price: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 ''^STANDARD ANEMONES^AIpine Glow, Bea- trice Asmus, Bessie Flight, Lida Thomas, Mary CoUaday, Katherine Simmons, Mrs. August Knab. Price: 2K-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. STANDARD SINGLES— Anna, Arlee, Clea., Hilda WeUs. Ladysmith. Mir - ■ - ~ "Oc. per per 100, $30.00 | ELMER P. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Micli. GOOD, SOFT CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— The following varieties ready for imme- diate shipment: Pink— Unaka, Pacific Supre.me, T. Eaton, White Joi YeUow— Golden Glow. Chadwick. $3.00 per 100. Pompons, $1.60 per 100. Sunr R. F. D. 7, Van Antwerp Road, , Sii^C: :ood varieties _ Schenectady, N^Y. STRONG ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—250 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah, Pacific Supreme, IMc $10.00 per 1000; President Taft, Wm. Duckham, Golden Age, Yellow Bonnaf- fon. Robt. Halliday, October Froat, Minnie Baily, IMc, $12.50 per 1000; White Bonnaffon, Mad. J. NIonin, Maud Dean, Early Snow, Alice Byron. Dr. Enguehard. Black Hawk. CulUngfordii ~ ROOKD CtlRYS^NTHEMI'M (UHINGS Dr. Enguehard, Major Bonnaffon. Monrovia, 'adfic Supreme, L - - - - Polly Rose, Smith's Golden Glow, _ ance, $1.50 per 100. Robt. HalUday, Chrysolora, J. Nonin, White Ivory, Mrs. Perrine, Maud Dean. Patty. Nagoya, Merry Xmas, Chas. Razer, Unaka, Mrs. David Syme, Helen Frick, $1.75 per 100. H. J. Rolfe. Hammonton. N. J. _____ [ Dean, Mir Blackhawk and $12.00 per 1000; Pacific Supreme, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. T. W. Baylis & Sons, West Grove, CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Nice, healthy plants' from 2M-in. pots, in the following varieues: White and Pink Ivory, Mrs. J. Jones, and Maud Dean, $16.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings of above varieties, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. W. F. Lauch, New Galilee, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 50,000 Rooted Cuttings and plants from soil, leading market sorts. Write for prices. William Swayne, Kennett COLEUS — Yellow Gem, the best for border work; Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii, Firebrand, Shv- lock, Victoria and Hybrid Seedlings; 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, SIS.OO per 1000. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N.f. ^ COLEUS— In 3-in. pots, Louis Hansen, 3606iJei N. Y. City. CYCLAMENS CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM— In 5 standard varieties; well-grown plants from 2M-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, per 100. S75.00 per 1000. Paul Mader. East Stroudsburg, Pa. CYCLAMEN— Giganteu leaves, all ready 1 21^-in., $3.00 per 1 Wtitton, Cor. City Continued to Next Page 294 STOCK FOR SALE CTCLAMENS CYCLAMENS— From 5-in. pots. Finest strain. Separate colo/s. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- tord, N. J. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS— Sec _ ment, page 1265. Roman J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d St„ New York at*. DAHLIAS— Div field clumps, : of 10 commerc t of 20 kinds, all good reli, . \bove au laoeieo true of White and Ught ' " per 1000. In ) per 100, SS.OO rate. We try Descriptive trade list^ of Dahlias^on lO, 260 1 DOUBLE DAISIES— Ml $3.00; 4' Co., Buch, & Lafayette Aves., Tren DBACJBNAS DRACAENAS— Good, bushy plani o-in., $25.00 per 100. Cash with . Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, F 'Y?rl°C St., Qeveland, Ohio BOSTON FERNS— Fr< FORGET-ME-NOT FUCHSIAS Watervlict, N. Y. FUNKIA— Variegated clumps, 2 to 3 shoots to a clump, S4.S0 per 100, S40.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. FUNKIA VARIEGAT A— (Quaker Pride), clumps. 3 to 4 eyes, S5.00 per 100 clumps. Cash. J. R, Baumann, 633 St. Georges Ave., Rahway, N. J. GARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHII. [-inch, $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. L. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. GERANIUMS TO MAKE ROOM GERANIUMS. Out of 3M and 4-in. po Nutt, Poitevlne, Ricard and Grant. Our selection, S5..50 per 100. Cash with order. C. & F. MERKEL, Uliland St. & Patcrson Ave., East Rutherford, N. J. Berthe de Presilly, bright pink, free bloomer; Thos. Meehan, carmine; Mme. Recamier, best white; Beaute Poitevine, best salmon; Glory_ of France, light salmon, extra fine; Perkins, bright Sink; these plants are strong and in bud and loom; 4-in., $6.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, Beauty Poitevine, in bud and bloom, from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000; from 3H-in. pots, S5.50 per 100, GERANIUMS. Comtesae de Harcourt (White)— S. A. Nutt (Scarlet) — 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwel GERANIUMS— Nice stocky plants from 4-in pots, S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard and Poitevine, 7c. each. Cash, please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chatham, N. J. Continued to Next Column The Florists' Exchange STOCKFORSALE^^ STOCK^OR SALE GERANIUMS PANSrES GERANIUMS— 500 Double Grant, 4-in., $8.00 PANSIES— Finest strain in existence. The Has- per 100; 1500 mixed, 4-in., Doyle, Ricard, Per- kell Seed & Implement Co. writes: " Wc think kins, etc., SS.OO per 100. This is fine, heavy stock. they are, on the whole, the best we have ever re- Cash with order. Alfred Hunt, Norwich, Conn. ceived from anyone." Fall transplanted, in bud ^T-Ti *xT.TTi,»r- r, J J i_i 4 ■ »-T nn and bloom, $10.00 per 1000. Cash or reference. GERANIUMS— Bud and bloom, 4-m., $7.00 per r- . Pprl^v Winrhroo Me 100. Nutt, Doyle, Obcrle, La Favorite, Centaur. '^- ''■ ^"'"y- "'""^"P- ^<=- Cash. Josiah L. Young, Watervliet, N. Y. PANSIES — Giant Trimardeau, mixed seedlings, ^T-T^ .MrTrn.f. c. A VI < ■ - - ^*Ii sown, very nice plants, many in bud and GERANIUMS— S A. Nutt, strong, 4-in. pots, in tloom, $4.50 per 1000. Strong, transplanted, ,„S",i'"''"'c°"'jF-°''ffi°''- Edward Whitton, blooming plants, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. 103 Warren St., Ufca, N. Y. _^ Cash, please. C. A. Anderson, Greenhouse Co., ivy GERANIUMS— Mixed varieties, 214-1": Box 56, Tionesta, Pa. $2.0() per 100, or 300 for $5.00. Cash. Geo. B. PANSIES— Giant, good, stocky, transplanted, Morrcll, Torrcsdale, Pa. field-grown plants, wintered in eoldframe, mix- GERANIUMS— 1000 Nutt, 1000 Ricard, 2M-in. •■;"= of . Cassiers, Odiers, Bugnots Tnmardeau pots, $20.00 per 1000. English Ivy. 4-in. pots. Masterpiece,, Orchid flowermg, and other best SlO-OOperlOO. Paul Fischer, Wood Ridge, N . J. '^^'''^^ES," Dighton' fc " ''°-'^^'°°°- GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt and Double White; 4-in., in bud and bloom. 7c. Brant Bros., GOLD MEDAL STRAIN PANSY PLANTS— Inc., Utica, N. Y. Transplanted in coldfraraes in September. _„_,;,,,,.,^ CAM 7~- TT^ ^ Large, stocky, full of buds, $1.00 per 100, .SIO.OO GERANIUMS— S A Nutt, 4-!n., $8.00 per 100. „ iqoo. Cash. Edward Sick, Canandaigua, in paper pots. L. J. Rowe, Titusville, Pa. Jvj_ y. HELIOTROPE PANSY PLANTS— In full bloom, just right for , . Memorial Day; mixed colors, $1.25 per 100." ,Tr-« ,^T-T^,-.T^r- T J- . ■ oi^ ■ . Cash with order. Edward Lott, Frenchtown, HELIOTROPE — Leading varieties, 2H-in., at t^ t $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. -^^^ S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., PANSY PLANTS — Strong, September trans- 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. planted, in richest mixture*;, in bud and bloom, outdoor grown, $10.00 per 1000. M. M. Lathrop, HELIOTROPE Cortland, N. Y. 2Ji-inch pots. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per tOOO. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. PANSIES— $10.00 per 1000, eoldframe, in bud, ,,T-, .^T-r^rtr.T- ,., T, T , , . II , ■ transplanted, best seed. Tripp Floral Co., Wal- HELIOTROPE— Well-branched, in bloom, 4-m., ,„„ NY SS.OO per 100. Cash. Josiah L. Young, Water- «>n._i^^ -'"•^■^- PEONIES HYDRANGEAS PEONIES— Choice varieties. Send for list. J. — ; : ZTTTTrr. F. RosenfieW, Benson P. O., Omaha, Neb. HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, $1.50-S3.50 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ each. Large specimens, $5.00-»7.50 each. „»^,„»t»i. ,. e. JuUus Roehrs Co.: Rutherford, N, J. PETUNIAS ==^=^=^========^= PETUNIAS. IVY Double White, 2>i-inch, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. NEPETA GLECHOMA— Variegated Ground Ivy; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. fine for baskets and vases; strong, 3-ln., lots of ^ vines, well started, $5.00 per 100. J. L. Watkins SINGLE PETUNIAS— Monstrous, fringed, ruffled & Son, Hudson Falls, N. Y. and California Giants, sturdy plants, in bud and ENGLISH ,VY-Rooted Cuttings, from soil. 7,5c. &™gg^ l^^rlh'&pf .'• ^"''' "'='"'=■ ''• "^^ per 100; 6 to 12-in. long, $1.25, prepaid; 2M-in.. ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^ 12 to 18-in. long, $2.,50. Chas. Frost, Kcnilworth, otit «■»■ N.J. PHLOX ENGLISH IVY— Fine, stocky, in 4-in. pots, 3}4 PHLOX— Drummondi; finest dwarf star-flowering. to 4 ft. long, $10.00 per 100. Fred Bros., Green- 2H-in., $2.50 per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 31 wlch St., Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. Wall St.. Trenton, N. J. ENGLISH IVIES— In 4-m. pots, about 4 ft., 3 to .-„__.^ 5 branches. Louis Hansen, 3606 Jerome Ave., fKlVJ!.X HARDY ENGLISH IVY— In 4-in. pots, with 3 CALIFORNIA PRIVET to 4 branches, 4 ft. long, $12.00 per 100. Cash p^ jqoq with order. John Reck & Son, Bridgeport, Conn. |2 to IS iacbes $8.00 ENGLISH lVY-4-in., 3K-in., 3-in. and Rooted J*"^'='"= JS-?? Cuttings. Write for prices per 1000. Miss ? " ?["* ^'^ Vat^r^ar,-, Ira OHln 3 tO 4 f CCt 20.00 l^ate t..ranz, ira, unio. ^j^ ^ ^ North, A. South, Ibota, and other IVIES— English, from 2 to 3 ft. lone, 4-ln., SIO.OO PRIVET in variety. Also FiSs, Shade Trees, per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J Haidy-flowerlne Shrubs. Write for prices. KENTiAS OAK LAWN NURSEBYJUNTSVILl[,im KENTIAS. ROSES ^^ Belmoreana — extra nne value. — — __ _ _ — — 4-inch, 5Dc. ■■ ■ h^ m ..^ffi.c..„..„.c... American Beauty ii5?5? Pl-ntc LAURUS CERASUS BUSH— 35c.-$t.00 each. ridllLh Standards, »7.50-$10.0(l each. Pyramids, ■ ■••■■•»» $5.00-$7.50 each Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- _ _. _ _ fri-^-i We have 20,00 LOBELIAS i^igg gjgg^n American Beauty Plants LOBELIA— Crystal Palace compacta, 2M-in.. irom 2}-^-inch pOtS, which We offer for $2.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, immediate dehvery, at $7.50 per 100; N.J. ,^60.00 per 1000. Cash — ^^""^^^"^X, — BPiapclIll fipccnhouscs ca.ifornia^Prv«.'^!^oi?iYt!S?-ioo$i.5o. Scarborough-.-Hudson, N. Y. Hydrangea pan. grandi. and Hill's Snow. 2 yr. Doz. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. $1.25. 3 yr., doz. $2.00. ,„„ ,„„„ Honeysuckles. 3 varieties; Kudzu Vine, Clem. „tt;„>,1„i, ! "My Q''«'=° ^.60 60.00 BENJAMIN CONNELL, MerchantYlUe. N. J. Rif^^Jj-- 7 go laOO ARBORVIT/E, 2-yr. seedlings, $3.00 per 1000; Kaiserin Augusta'vietoria 7.50 60.00 10-12-in., trans., $4.00 per 100. Ret. PI. Aurea, 1- Double White Killarney 7.60 60.00 yr., 6-12-in., $2.00 per 100; 2-yr. trans., $5.00 per Maryland 10.00 90.00 100. Ret. Fillfera, 3-yr. trans., 20c. each. B. A. Cecile Brunner 12.00 100.00 Bohuslav & Son, Champlain St. & Gibbs Ave, Mrs. George Shawyer 12.00 100.00 Newport, R. 1. A. N. PIERSON, INC., FRENCH NURSERY STOCK Cromwell, Conn, VICTOR DETRICHE & CO. ROSES— Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, 2K-!n., $5.00 per Angers. France 100. Killarney and White Killarney, S3.50 New York Office: 17 State St. per 100. Vinca Variegata, 3-in., $3.00 per 100; ^^ 2W-ln., $2.50 per 100. Carl E. Holm, Madison, PALMS N^J; PHOENIX CANARIENSIS-Flne large plants, ^OSES— Pink Killarney, 2Ji-ln. pots, $40.00 per $7.50-»35.00 each. JuUos Roehrs Co., ,nS , R^ridSn^nTM,™ ffil " N^ f^^ Rutherford, N. J. 1000. L. B. Coddmgton, Murray Hili, N. J. Continued to Next Column Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE 5000 Pink Killarney Clean and healthy. 2M-in. pots, S25.00 per 1000. If samples desired. Send 25c. in stamps. CastleGrove Greenhouses, Danville, Pa. 25,000 SALVIA Zurich, extra fine, ready for 4-in. shift; will produce cuttings now. 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, dwatd I Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, . SMILAX. Heavy plants for immediate plantinK. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cromwell, Conn. SNAPDRAGONS G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworth, ] SNAPDRAGON. Button's Silver Pink- Yellow— White— 2K-incli, $4.00 per 100, $36.00 per I A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pint. 2)i-iii. nock, gooc and itronE, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Immediate delivery. White Bros., Medina, N. Y STEVIA. Serrata, 2-inch, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per Double Stevia, 2-inch, $5.00 per 100. L Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. 1000. Carln VINCAS 25.000 VINCA VARIEGATA— 2 )i-in,, FaUstrucl sand rooted, breaking fine now with new from eyes and ground, $2.25 per 100, $20.0 1000. Cash, please, or will exchange for " Carnation or "Mum Cuttii Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. What have you VINCA VARIEGATA— 15,000 extra heavy 4-in 10 to 16 tips and leads, can be divided or potte on, $8.00 to $10.00 per 100. Cash, please. Dobb & Son, Vinca Specialista, Auburn, N. Y. Vlyrt . ) 5 plants, per 1000. 'Cash with order State College, Pa. 1790 E. 101st St., Cleveland, Ohio. 1500 GREEN VINCAS— Extra -heavy. 3H-i please. Dobbs & Son. VARIEGATED VINCA VINES— 4-1 25,000 PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS— Rn. healthy, weU-rooted runners, liberal count, $1.0 per 100; $7.00 per 1000; or will exchange for Roote Carnations or 'Mum Cuttings. Cash, pleas. Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. VIOLET PLANTS— Good, strong stock, Campbel M. Louise and Princess of Wales, well-roote runners, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000; sand-roote cuttings, $1.25 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. W. ( Pray, Dobbins, N. J. Continued to Next Page Our Advertising Column ^ READ FOR PROFIT „ i ^ USE FOR RESULTS I The Florists' Exchange 1295 STOCKFORSALE^ MISCELLANEOUS eOlNG STOCK iTERNANTHERA— aurea nana and rosea picta, bench rooted, $3.00 per 1000. IROTONS. Out of 2-in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. CALYPHA, MOSAICA, TRICOLOR, ANDREWSI and MARGINATA— Out of 2-in. pots, S5.00 per 100, $42.00 per 1000. iRIFFING BROTHERS. MIAMI, FLA. EDDING PLANTS— Gei STOCK FOR SALE VEGETABLE PLANTS PLANTS — Leading varieties, strong, packed in moss. Tomatoes. 500, 75c.; 1000. $1.25; over 1000 at Sl.OO. Cabbage, 500, 75o.; 1000, S1.50; 5000, S6.7S. Bell Peppers, Ruby King. Neapolitan, Chinese Giant, etc., strong, 500. S1.50; 1000, S2.60; 5000, SIO.OO. Lettuce, 1000. S1.25. J. F. FOR SALE OR RENT modern dwelling, bath, set tubs, farm and in high state of cultiv ; light, steam heat. This place is fully equipped. Martin, Plant Ore 1000. Cauliflower, Snowball, W. D. McAdaras, Columbus Grc SWEET POTATO PLANTS— All the leading yellow varieties, includmg Yellow Nansemond, Ud Rivers. Big Stem Jersey, Early Golden and aniums: Nutt, Ricard: La Favorite. Cannas. Musaeoha. Heliotrope, Salvia Bonfire 3.00 per 100. Blue Ageratum, J' " nias. Double Alyssum, White Ma A.Croft,Garrison-on-Hudson, Howard- ,^. _ Bonfire. _ Coleus: Verscha jitii, G. Bedder, Queen Victoria, Firebrand; 3-in, Celery Gardens, Kala. hand. Business of 15 years' s „, „- - for selling. A great opportunity for the right man. Income S.3,000.00. Price now, Sll.000.00. July 1st. S9.000.00. Terms. $4,000.00 down, balance on easy terms; location Central New York, main line to New York. Informa 'leerfully gi: Exchange. of glass, well stocked and Carnations: good retail and wholesale business, near New York City, on Long Island; 5 miles from railroad station, with 5- room house on property and 2 acres of land with lease, all field planted with stock. Must sell on account of getting blind. Will be sold cheap. Can take place at once. Fred Brothers. Hempstead, FOR SALE— A bargain, if taken before July 1st; about 11.000 ft. of glass, well stocked with " " 'Mums. Asparagus and bedding Achyranthes Lindenii; Coleus, four olors; Dusty Miller; / Ji-in., S3.00 per 100. eavy, 6-in.. S40.00 pe ;ERANIUMS— Strong, ready to shift, from 2M- in., Nutt and La Favorite, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 ler 1000; Ricard. Poitevine and J. Viaud. $2.50 ler 100. $24.00 per 1000. English Ivy. field grown, to 4 ft., good stock, ready for use, $6.00 per 100; rom 4-in. pots, 2 and 3 plants in a pot, $12.00 per " King Humbert, started, $5.00 per \. Crozy, Egandale, Queen Char- 2.bU per 100. Cash, please. Jas. Am- West End, N. J. 00; Bouvier, A 'ANDANUS UTILIS— For hoses and vases, the only variety that will stand the Summer sun, IT more showy and graceful than Dracaena In- livisa. 4-in., 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.; 6-in., 35c. ach. $3.60 per doz.; 6-in.. 50c. each. $5.00 per ,[oz. These plants are perfect and pot bound, .nd will stand shipping anywhere. Carlman lUbsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. CABBAGE PLANTS— Seedlings, $1.00 per 1000; strong, transplanted, 82.60 per 1000. Grand Rapids Lettuce, same price. Danville Floral Co., DanviUe, HI. TOMATO PLANTS— Earliana, Stone, Ponderosa. S2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash. Out of 2-in. pots, strong plants. W. & H. F. Evans. Rowlandville. Phria.. Pa. SWEET POTATO PLANTS— $1..50 per 1000. Earliana. Stone and Greater Balto Tomato Plants, transplanted in bud and bloom, $5.00 per 1000. H. J. Rolfc, Hammonton, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS 50 LB. DRY WIRED BALES, Moss, 60c ; burlap bales, Friedl. Phillips, Wis. ricultural sections Morton. Room 307. &""£ ildings all in good condition; good retail trade for plants. Must be sold to close an estate. E. J. Chapin. Caldwell. FOR SALE— S400.00 buys a first class store wit fixtures; well stocked; located in the center { Good reason for seHing. Address J. N isylvania Ave., Elizabeth, N. J- W&tt Cycas palm leavei of all sizes from 12 m. Cycas plants from two-leaf seedlings ' tern with 9 ft. ^read of leaves. 7 ft. Pandanua Veitchii, smaH plants for forcing. Arundo Donajc. var. and green. Theodore Outeri>ridge. Sunnylands, Bermuda. arieties best Hardy ;ontains the Cream. and lots of King Florist, Merchant- I per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, I per 100; -l-in. pots, S6.00 per order. S. G. Benjamin, FishkJU, 1 Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. JALVIAS— Out of 2H in., S2.00 per 100. 4 in., SIO.OO per 100. Chrysanthej Ijalv: k prist ?ETL I per 3>^-in.. $5.1 Elibsam, 31 .uu per iuu; on, 2H-in., $2.00 per 100; )0 per 100; 2K-in., $2.50 per WaU St., Trenton. N. J. ,1000 ROSE GERANIUMS— 2H-in. pota. $2.00 per 100. Vinca Vaiiegata, 2-iQ., $2.00 pel 100. punny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Schenectady, I nms, 4-in., heavy, $10.00 per 100. All I ledding stock. Cash only. Krapish Greenho ffash. Ave. & 1st St., New Rochelle, N. Y. FOR EXCHANGE 'OR EXCHANGE— 1000 Lady^Hillin^^n, fine plants, in 4-in. pots, for 1000 Mrs. ' yard. For Sale— 300 Milady. 4-in. poto, „>.., ~00 grafted Milady, 1-year-oId, to be lifted )eds, Sc. Brant-Hentz Flower Co., Madison, FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales, 200 lbs., 81.50; 500 lbs.. $3.50; 1000 lbs., $6.60; ton, $12.00. Scharfi' Bros., Florists, Van Wert, Ohio. C. N. Robinson & Bro., Dept. 5, FOR SALE OR RENT Big Bargain For Sale in Philadelphia 3 Greenhouses, 15x100. 1 Greenhouse, 16x45. About % acre of ground. Also good dwelling house. Party must sell on account of death in the family. Apply by letter. O. care MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE SIS Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE-CHEAP To Settle Estate Valuable florist plant at Royersford, Pennsylvania, four large ^eenhouses approximating: 9000 sq. ft. of glass, steam heat. New 10-room brick house, all modern conveniences. Two-story frame house; two-story frame barn. I34 acres, lot fronUng on Walnut St. Worth investigating. GEO. K. BRECHT, mm Norristown,Pa. rnn CAI C ideal location rllK OHLt FOR FLORIST 8% acres level ground, best soil in sod, water, gas, electricity, 2 'phones, % square to railroad station or trolley line, all city deliveries, 15 miles to Philadel- phia, lie. a ride, $750.00 per acre. Ad- FOR SALE— Retail florist's business in a lively city, doing a large business; 11 greenhouses, few acres land. etc. Write for particulars. Address L. K.. care The Florists' Exchange. BARGAIN— Gn Pipe Bargains New and Second-Hand SPECaAL OFFERS 1-incIi S. H. BIk., per 100 feet. . . .$2.60 15^-inch S. H. Blk.. per 100 feet.... 4.45 2-inch New Bit., per 100 feet. . . . 7.80 All fizes in Itock for immediate shipment Eagle Pipe Supply Co., inc: 29 Howard St., N. Y. City faith. We will end tions submitted to cannot recognize )r this department a guarantee of good communica- FOR SALE—FIower Store, doing a business of over S12,000 a year, in good location, low rent, at a reasonable price. Address L. M., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR LEASE— Over 12.000 ft. of glass. with 2 to 10 acres of land, near Baltimore. Ad- dress L. L., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT— 7 greenhouses, 16x70 ft., stocked with Carnations and other plants. Address Frederic Storm. Bayside, L. I.. N. Y. SUNDRIES FOR SALE $1.60. PANSY BOXES. 12x20x3 FOR SALE— Two -iS-in. horizc boilers for hot water heatin Bedford St., Lexington, Mass. A^S s. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., ^Sw 1?.° PhilaJa. VEGETABLE PLANTS 1-ARGE. strong, field-grown " frostproof " Cab- : bage Plants. S1.5D per 1000; $6.25 per S.OOO; """" '"""" Siperior to hotbed plants. ■"" jstpaid; S2.50 3 per 1000. Satis- Shipped anywhere. Tide- 78. franklin, Va. Continued to Next Column FOR SALE OR FOR RENT— A good paying green- house business in good location. 25 miles from New York, established 29 years, 12 large green- houses with stock or without stock, about 40,000 sq. ft. of glass, all in good order. Address G. L., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT — An uptodate greenhouse plant with about 10.000 ft. of glass; 22 miles from New York on the N. Y.. N. H. & H. R.R., less than 10 minutes- walk from station, in heart of high-class section. Mrs. A. L. Koster, 306 Winthrop Ave.. New Haven, Conn, __^ Continued to Next Column lower leaves to this, if stated whether It be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild altivated, location where firown, it would a enable Identification of epeclmens Grass Seed for Polo and Poothall aronnds. — What Gfelss seed makes a quick and durable sod for polo and football grounds?— C. N. R., Minn. -The best grass seed for polo and football grounds grow deep and produce a short top, 5uch as Rhode Island Creeping Bent, Red Top, Kentucky Blue, Red Fescue, Chas H. Rice, Dog's-tail. The Quantity very ily. Plants and Plowers for Identification. — Enclosed you will And a few sprays of Erica of which I should like the name. It grows only about 6in. high and is very early in bloom. It is planted ery exposed jlnd cold spot, but much obliged yo-a could let me know the name. — B., N. J. -The specimen submitted for identl- tion is Erica herbacea (Syn., B. "■ tre both pink and white forms.' It is a rather dwarf grower, reaching a height of 6in. to lOin., quite — The flower submitted for identifi- cation is Narcissus Orange Phcenix, commonly called "Eggs and Bacon." on account of its color. All Daffodils be- long to the Narcissus genus. Calendula and Lupines for 'Winter Flowering. — When is the proper time to sow seeds of Calendula so as to have them for Winter blooming, also the name of the best large flowering varieties? When is the proper time to sow seed of Lupines for "Winter blooming, and will they keep on blooming through the Winter? — A. 10. P.. N. J. — Sow the seeds of Calendula in Sep- tember for Winter flowering. For cut flowers for the wholesale flower market grow such ^'arieties as Orange King, Gold and Double Sulphu ' - " of Lupines may be planted to _ ceed Chrysanthemums. They should be set where they are to grow, as they do not endure transplanting well, but if this cannot be done they should be planted in pots and afterward be put out of these. Plowering- Time of 'Mums. — What the time for u'-'-' ""- '-"- "' *^" " GUARANTEED NON-KINK HOSE in odd leneths with couplings, 10c. per ft. This hose is frS made, and worth 20c. a ft DOUBLE LIGHT HOTBED SASH. 3i6 ft., from very best cvpress, 2-in. thick, iron crossbar, two layers doubb !ck glass at $3.35. Single layer hotbed sash. MISCELLANEOUS^VANTS WANTED TO LEASE— With option to buy. re- tail florist business, retail and wholesale, or wholesale only. Address L. N., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO LEASE— With privilege to buy, a few greenhouses in a fair condition. John A. Harth, 2d St., Bayside. L. 1., N. Y. Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit — Use for Besniti for taking the buds of the fol- iu,.„.„ .arieties; Jones, Chadwick. Ivory. Polly Rose. Adelia, Glory of Pacific, Bon- naffon, Chrysolora and Lincoln? — QUERIST. earlier varieties from the middle of July onward to August 1. and on the later varieties around August 15. John Jones. Take bud around 15th of August. Chadwick. Take bud around Sth of September, Ivory. Take bud around 1st of August. Polly Rose. Take bud around 15th of July. Glory of Pacific. Take bud around 1st week m July. Chrysolora. Take bud aroui Lincoln. Take bud around 1 Adelia. Take bud around 1st Septem- McNit Take bud around 1st week i Dart h.t. Bose -Wanted.— Is there a h.t. Rose as strong in habit as Etoile de Prance, of a darker color?— M. L. G., Lebanon, Pa. —Have you' seen Hadley? If not, this would surely suit you. It is a splendid dark Rose. qther_s that might be mentioned woi d'Arenberg. a flnt ----. Holland and J. B. Clark 1296 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Folding Flower Boxes Our assortment of colors and sizes is the [largest. Our facilities for prompt ship- ments are the best. The quality of our boxes is unexcelled. Our prices are moderate on any size ordar. Special discounts allowed on quantity orders. Sample of board and discounts mailed on application. Per 100 18» 6 x3 .... 2.15 4.60 28i8 x5 30ilO 36ilO 42zl0 48il0 16i 4 i3 20.4 x3 PerlOO .... 3.00 III f^v:. 21x 7 t3j5... :::: 3:75 '■}■: 11 .... 4.66 il^i ^1:::::: :::: 5:75 =8' 5 '5-;^v :::: eiso 38z 8 i5. Telescope 9.0 40i 8 x6 " 11.00 42i 8 i5 " 13.25 36sl0 i5 " 11.00 42x10 .5 " 15.00 48x10 x5 " 18.00 12x12x8 16x16x8 20x20x8 24x24x8 28x22x8 24x14x8 30x14x8 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 36x17x8 42x17x8 PerlOO 30il2i 6. Telescope.* 10.60 20xl2x 8 " . 10.00 16xl6i 8 20i20i 8 24i24x 8 24x24x10 36xl4x 8 40xl4i 8 42xl7x 8 All our boxes are made of moisture proof board. Violet and Corsage White and Violet Glaze. PerlOO 7x 4x4 t 2.60 8x 6x5 3.00 lOx 6x5 Ji. 12x 8x5K. 14x10x8, 2H-iii. cover 7. Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1. 8x5x5 2. 10x6j5H 2. Hx8x5H 3. Mist Gray and Mist Palm Green. 8x 5x5 lOi 6i5K 12x 8x5H 16i 6x5 14x10x8. Telescope. A. A. ARNOLD PAPER BOX CO.. tT^?:il Chicago QItc credit where credit !■ The Kervan Co."9«S?Vork"- NA/HOLESALE ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern Wild Smilax, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabbage Palm Leaves, Fresh Cut Cycas, Hemlock, Laurel, Spruce and Box Wood Branches, Ropings made; on order, all kinds I Dagger Fer, .nd Leucothoe bprays, bphagn Dry, Green, Sheet. Lump and Spanish Uoi '^Clla: jcothoe Sprays, Sphj Painted Palmetto. Dyed Sh Florists' Greening Pins JOS. G. NEIDINGER, Florists' Supplies The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Will help all around If yop i Landscape Gardening Be pleasaatest nomes. 260-pagc Catalog free. Write today The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E.. Sprlngfleld, Mass. Give credit where GOLD LETTERS CUT PRICES No. 1 Gold Letters. S.3.00 per 1000. No. 1 Purple Letters. S4.00 per 1000. No. 4 Gold Letters. S2.25 per 1000. No. 4 Purple Letters. S3. 25 per 1000. Script Words. S2.00 per 100 words. GERMAN-AMERICAN GOLD LETTER CO. 1S40 W. Monroe St., CHICAGO, ILL. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000. $1.75: 50,000. $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. CO WEE, Berlin, N.Y. 3 credit Is due — Mention Eicbange Huckleberry Foliage southern Wild Smliax $2.50 per case. Prompt ehipment. Dagger Ferns Any Quantity W. W. Thompson, Hixon, Ala. Any quantity, prompt Bhipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWEIX Tbe Woodsnan Co. Evtrytbini in Southern EvtrgreenM BVERORBEPX. AUABAlVtA Write them you read this advt. In the Bichange -Mention Bbchaiise 'I ^ \ r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS • PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ \ / ^ The Prices Advertised in the Florists^ Exchange are for The Trade Only McCRAY Refrigerators! Display Your Send i VERS SV --- i Refrigerator Display Ca; Long Service Records It is sometimes said that we in thist country are so full o£ enterprise and so imbued with the desire to strike out into new iields of opportunity that this spirit reacts against the permanency of our em- ployment in any one place or with any institution, business, or family. That this is not altogether a fact is proven bj the records of the group of gardeners here illustrated — the gardeners of Lenox. Lenox as a town is justly celebrated for several things, notably its beautiful scen- ery, magnificent country homes and its literary associations. There is another institution, namely, the men who have charge of the Lenox estates, who for some reason which seems peculiar to the locality, "stay put," to use a colloquism, a characteristic which has become so marked that one New York seedsman has become responsible for the assertion that the Lenox superintendents "neither die nor resign." There are few localities in these United States or in the world that can match our record. We have within a radius of three miles, twenty-seven es- tates of varying size (and this includes about all there are), the superintendents of which have an aggregate of five liun- dred and forty years service to their credit, or an average of twenty years each. And if we select ten of the long service men their average is over thirty- one years. Nearly a dozen have been the only occupants of the position, having been there from the beginning of the place as a country estate, and some have held their position under several owners. For owners may come, and owners may i go, but they go on forever. We feel that the accompanying photo- graph would be incomplete without a few words about these men and the es- tates they manage. We will commence with the "dean of the corps," John i Baker, who is seventy-five years young, i straight as an arrow, and as active as a youth. He has had charge of The Dormers, Mrs. R. T. Achmuty's estate, for more than forty-five years, and is an aU-round farmer and gardener. Our next veteran is William Henry, who, for forty years has "gardened finely" at Groton Place, the estate of Grenville L. Winthrop, where there is a very fine Italian garden, extra fine hardy trees, and a very interesting orchard of dwarf fruit trees. James Feeley is quite in the running with thirty-eight years at Wyndhurst, the estate of the late John Sloane. Mr. Feeley's specialties are pedigreed cattle, poultry, orchards, vege- tables and all the rest that goes to make the products of a complete country home. Charles Mattoon is in the same class, having for thirty-eight years past had charge of the Morgan Farm on the Vent- fort Hall estate. Alexander McCon- nachie, who is now for the second time president of the Lenox Horticultiiral bo- eiety, has been at Tanglewood, Richard C. Dixey's place, for the last thirty-three years gardening and farming. . John M. Hughes is our next subject and he has been at Wayside, the estate of JIrs Wm. H. Bradford, for thirty years. Rudolf A. Schmidt has been at Sunnycroft, the estate of Mrs. G, b. Haven, for twenty-six years, aiid m ad- dition to being an expert horticulturist has been very successful with poultry. E J. Norman is rapidly approaching the quarter century mark as superinten- dent of Erskine Park, the estate of the late George Westinghouse. Here are lawns of nearly a hundred acres in ex- tent and miles of drives, as well as powerful fountains which play every day in Summer, and Mr. Norman has had the making of it all. A. H. Wingett .3 like- wise getting very close his quarter cen- tury as superintendent of Allen Wmden, The Florists' Exchange 1297 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA WEDDING ACCESSORIES Everything in readiness for the June bride Corsage Pointed Paper Bouquet Holders, pink, white and lavender. Bridal Bouquet Holders, satin finish with lace edge. The Tiny Paper Carton Bouquet Holder, for Pansies, to insert in glass tubes. Kneeling Stools, Staffs and Crooks. Bridal Resting Baskets, and all the other essential requisites for the wedding day. New Standard Cycas Leaves Best finish only, full width and length. For Commencements Baskets, of every description. The finest selection in this country. Crepe Flowers Roses, all colors; Dahlias, all colors; 'Mums, all colors; Sweet Peas, all colors; Carnations, Daffodils, and all other flowers, true to nature. EVERYTHING IN THE ELORIST SUPPLY^ LINE IS TO BE FOUND IN OUR SILENT SALESMAN WRITE FOR HIM H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reeiproolty — Sa i Eicbapge Cbarles Lanier's estate. Mr. Wingett is a delegate to the State Board of Agricul- ture wliere lie very ably represents the Lenox Horticultural Society. George H. Thompson was unavoidably absent when the photo was taken, but was worthily represented by George H., Jr. Mr. Thompson has had charge of Wheatleigh, the estate of Carlos De Heredia, for some twenty-two years, and has been there ever since the place was started. Wheatleigh is noted for its beautiful Italian gardens, fine coniferous trees, and the production of high class vegetables. Frank H. Butler has been twenty two years superintendent of Interlaken, the estate of Mrs. John B. Parsons Mr Butler has been selectman for the town of Lenox for many years, and the estate he manages has always been noted for its excellent collections of herbaceous plants. G. W. Ferguson is another of our city fathers and has had charge of Pinecroft for a score of years. Pinecroft is the estate of F. A. Schermerhorn, and Mr Ferguson made it famous by raising a record crop of wheat a few years ago A. J. Loveless has been for nearly a score of years as superintendent of Wyndhurst Gardens, the estate of Mrs W. E. S. Griswold. Mr. Loveless bib always been a great prizewinner at all the exhibitions and has done some good work in hybridization of Amaryllis and orchids. John Krah has been nineteen years in charge of Coldbrook. the estate of the late Captain John S. Barnes, and has always been to the front with the good things of horticulture and agncul ture. John Donahue has seen nineteen years at Belvoir Terrace, Mrs. Morns K Jessup's place, where he succeeded his father, the late P. J. Donahue, who was widely known as a clever landscape gar dener, and Belvoir Terrace is a fine ex ample of his work. Walter Marsden superintends the Sunnyridge estate of George W. Folsom, and has done so for eighteen years Here are interesting old fashioned gardens and superb lawns. Edwin Jenkins has been at Bellefontaine, the estate of Giraud Foster, for seventeen years. Sigerd Carl- qnist has superintended Ethelwyn, Mrs. Robert Winthrop's place, for thirteen years and has always been in the fore- front at the shows with Grapes, Carna- tions, Chrysanthemums and vegetables. Thomas Proctor has been at Blantyre, the estate of R. W. Paterson, for some- thing over thirteen years, and in that time Blantyre has become famous for its Chrysanthemums, orchids, and its con- servatory which is always bright with whatever flowers are in season. The work of laying out Blantyre was largely planned and entirely carried out under Mr. Proctor's supervision. Elm Court, the estate of Mr. W. D. Sloane, is one of the largest and best appointed places in the country, and is under the able superintendence of Fred- rick Herremans, where he has been this eleven years past. Mr. Herremans is an expert exhibitor, especially of plant groups for effect, in which he is seldom defeated. Walter Jack has been at Springlawn, the estate of Mrs. John B. Alexander, ever since its beginning some eleven years ago, and is strong on an- nuals, early vegetables and all kinds of hardy plants. David Dunne has been at Clipston Grange, the estate of Frank K. Sturgis, for eleven years, and a glance at the place will convince anyone that an able gardener is in charge. William Second row: Wm. Tirrell, John Krah, David Dunne, F. H. Butler, Walter Jack. John Donahue, R. A. Schmidt, Harry Herremans. , Third row: George H. Ferguson, A. J. Loveless, Alex. McLeod. Fredrick Herremans, A. H. Wingett, George Foulsham, Edwin Jenkins, S. Carlquist, Robert Purcell, George H. Thompson, Jr. 1298 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists WANTED Your name on a postal card if you are interested in wedding ribbons Thousands of florists are using Kne Tree Ribbons. These splendid qualities have a beautiful lustre, are made from excellent stock and priced at tie lowest possible figures. Sold Direct from Mill to Florist Why do you hesitate about getting acquainted ? Samples are ree. The Pine Tree Silk Mills Co. PHILADELPHIA, PA. I J ^ NEW CROP FANCY FERNS, $2.00 per 1000. DAGGER FERNS, $1.25 and $2.00 per 1000. Fine Stock. Send in your order for MEMORIAL DAY early and we will see that you have them on time and the best to be had. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.50 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.50 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-Ib cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per bunch of 50 sprays. Try them. Alt Kinds of Evergreens Cro^vl Fern Co. MILLINGTON. MASS. :Offica: New Salem. Mass. Wire Hanging Baskets SCROLL TOP PLAIN TOP 10-inch $1.50 10-inch $1.25 12-inch 1.75 | 12-inch 1.50 14-inch ' 2.75 I 14-inch 2.50 16-inch 4.00 16-inch 3.75 18-inch 6.00 I 18-inch 5.00 OEOROE B. HART Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies 47-Sl Stone Stfeet, ROCHESTER, N. Y. M. RICE CO., THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ; credit Is dne — Mention Exchange €REEN SHEET MOSS 5 Bales and Special price on larger Geo. H. iHiflepmullep.»f4.™gj|™f5.^ Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Exchange Give Armes A Trial H. W. ARMES, Bryson City, N. C. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Huckleberry Foliage Any quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss £. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange Huckleberry Branches Packed same as Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case, f. o. b. RED LEVEL, ALA. Satisfaction guaranteed GIBBONS THE SMILAX MAN Give credit where credit is due — Mention Bschange The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. REED & KELLER ^u%l?r"^rT FLORISTS' SUPPLIES r„^^*^!s.rEV'''=s;85{J 122 W. 25th Street NEW YORK A Record To Be ProM 01 The Florists' Hall AssocdaUon has paid 2000' losses amountliie to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER. Saddle River, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Do Not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Fine Street, XEW YOBE Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Tirrell is another eleven year man, and like many of the others it is not his fault that he has not a longer period of service to his credit, for he has been at Pine Needles ever since the owner, George Batty Blake, started the place. George Foulsham is likewise deprived of the honor of having served a score of years or so by the fact that W. B. O. Field, the owner of Highlawn, only opened up the place some five years back. This fact has not prevented Mr. Foul- sham from showing up strongly at the Summer shows with Sweet Peas, peren- nials and annuals. Robert Pureell has been at Eastover, the estate of Harris Fahenstock, since its beginning some four years ago. This place promises to rank high among the Lenox gardens. Harry Herremans is one of the juniors, having been at Edge- combe, the estate of the Misses Furnisses, for about three years ; and Alexander McLeod is another of the newcomers, he having charge of White Lodge, the es- tate of Albert R. Shattuck, for the past two years. ^ The Best Chrysanthemums i The lists hereunder represent the re- sults of an election carried out recently by The Floeists' Exchange, taken part in by well known growers from all over the country: The best early varieties. — The names, according to the analysis of The Flo- rists' Exchange symposium, published on Dec. 13 last, were these : Chrvsolora, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow, Unaka, Pacific Supreme. Polly Rose, October Frost,_ Robert Halliday, IVTonrovia and The test midseason varieties were. — Chas. Razer, Dr. Enguehard, Major Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Roman Gold, Ivory, Alice Byron, Mrs. H. Robinson, A. J. Balfour, Chrysolora, Pink Gem and Virginia Poehlmann. Best late varieties. — W. H. Chadwiek, Golden Chadwiek. Chadwiek Supreme, Jeanne Nonin, Major Bonnaffon. Helen Frick. December Gem. Golden Wedding, Timothv Eaton, Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. J. Jones, Maud Dean and Nagoya. South Africans to Visit America We learn from a consular report that a party of 50 farmers and fruit growers from Provinces of South Africa will leave that country on June 6, make a tour of England and Scotland, then go across to Holland, afterward coming to Canada and the United States. The itinerary is an extensive one, and embraces Portland, (Oregon,) San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Washington and New York City. It is planned to entertain these visitors in a becoming manner. Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passing value If. when ordering stock of our advertisers, they will mention seel no the advt In The ^VIICHIQAIN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Rpclproplty — Saw It It. cho Exchange Special Ribbon Offer : ribbon line. AH colorsi Something i 10 yds. to a bolt, $1.00 per bolt. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 2Sth Street, NEW YORK' CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 SKSfoS^of Willowandfani^Baskebfo^ Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES JS^ Our Specialties Wheat Sheaves and Basket! Give credit where credit to 6 Aumer,Dierks&Arenwald 4 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY 1 Square Novelties, Fancy Baskets and Everlasting Wreaths WIRE DESKNS GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Give credit where credit to The Florists' Exchange 1299 MEMORIAL DAY A Money Maker For Every Florist 'U/p' have a large importation " ■- of the finest .... PATENTED CREPE FLOWERS CREPE ROSES YELLOW, PINK, WHITE, YELLOW TINTED, PINK TINTED, $1.00 to $4.00 per 100. CREPE DAHLIAS PINK, WHITE, LAVENDER, LAVENDER TINTED, PINK TINTED, $2.00 to $3.00 per 100. «-^ Carnations PINK, WHITE, YELLOW, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. CREPE SWEET PEAS PINK, WHITE, $5.00 per 100 (large sprays). Crepe Chrysanthemums '- Lilies of the Valley '- Forgct-Mc-Nols PINK, WHITE, LAVENDER, $2.50 per 100. 75c. a gross 50c. a gross 75c. a pound Statice Maidenhair Fern $2.00 per pound Crepe $3.50 per 100 Calla Lilies --Easter Lilies $2.00 per 100 ^^P can make you up a fine selection ■■ *— of the above mentioned fiowers for Five Dollars, Ten Dollars or Fifteen Dollars Low Special Price BOXES ManiU Pa 100 18x 5x3... $1.50 21x 5x3^.. 1.65 24x 5x3J^.. 2.15 28x 5x3^.. 2.65 21x 8x5.... 2.65 30x 5x3^.. 2.85 24x 8x5... 3.00 ManiU 28x 8x5 30x 8x5 36x 8x5. 30x12x6 36x14x6. 36x12x6. Par 100 .$3.30 . 4.00 . 5.00 . 5.80 . 7.00 . 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 VIOLET BOXES Ptr 100 8 x5x3...$1.60 9>^x6x4 ... 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16xl6x7....$S.00 18x18x8.... 6.0C 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9.... 8.00 12 x8x7 3.00 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color mk-NO CHARGE. Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES Imported 4x 8 inch . Per 100 .$1.50 8x12 inch. . 2.00 12xl6mch. . 2.50 16x20 inch. . 3.00 20x24 inch. . 3.50 24x28 inch 28x32 inch 32x36 inch 36x40 inch $4.50 . 5.50 . 6.50 . 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOUTHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality LEU€OTH(E SPRAYS $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 NEW CROP Fancy FERNS Dagger $2. SO per 1000 of the extreme scarcity here, gatherers have raised the pride on the Ferns. Therefore, we are obliged to advance the price 50c. per 1000. SPECIAU Bronze GALAX .Green Selected $1.00 per 1000, $Z.50 per 10.000 SPHAGmi'MOSS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality— ORDER NOW In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad. New Crop ferns for Now and Memorial Day ^UU ■- have made arrange- ■ ■ *~ ments for a large sup- ply of the new crop of Dagger and Fancy Ferns. Our shippers inform us that they are going to be of fine quality. The demand for the Dagger Ferns has been very great. Therefore we advise the trade to place their orders with us as early as possible, so as to avoid disappointment. Order now. DO not be disappointed. WE guarantee satisfaction. Orders filled promptly and properly. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS I jroa read tbla advt. in the Excbanee 1300 The Florists' Exchange Flowering, Decorative m Vegetable Plants irv ABUrNDAINCE 2H Ageratums, blue and white 2Ji Alternantheras, red and yellow. 2}i Alternanthera Brilliantissima. . . 2i4 Alyssum. Little Gem or Large 2M Alyssum, double, strong plants. . 2M Asparagus Plumosus, large plants 2>4 Asparagus Sprengeri 2H Begonia Verno 4 Caladiums, Elephant' 50,000 3H ■ ■ ■ - 28 State kinds wanted. ZH Centaureas, Dusty Miller 2H Coleus, in abundance. Golden Bedder or Verschalleltii 2 J^Coleus, in 15 mixed varieties 2H Cupheas, Cigar Plant or early er Per 30 1000 25 $20.00 25 20.00 25 20.00 50 22.50 00 18.00 50 22.50 00 25.00 35 20.00 ,50 60.00 20.00 2.50 22.50 20.00 ,00 25.00 50 70.00 33^ Lantanas, bushy plants, 6 varie- ties $7.00 ] 2)i LobeUas, fine, bushy plants 2.26 4 Marguerites, fine plants, m bloom, white, yellow 6.50 2H Marguerites, line plants, in bloom; white, yellow 3.00 Mrs. Sander Marguerite 3.00 2HI [ Drun olors.. 2.25 20, 3 Salvias, estra large. Bonfire ■ Splendens 2}4 Stocks, Ten Weeks. Prince pink, purple, striped, 4 Vincas, variegated and ] 2J^ Vincas, variegated and Grant, Kica'rd, Poitcvme, Buch- ner, Montmort, Perkins, Rose- Vegetable Plants by the 4 Heliotropes, 2}^ Heliotropes, while, light or dark Tomato Plants, Early Jewel, Earliana. Early Acme. Stone, Beefsteak, Ponderoso, etr„ $2.25 ^ J per 1000; 5000 and over, $2.00 per 1000. km 75!00 I Cabbage Plants, Winnigstadt, Wakclicid, Earlv 2.25 20.00 Summer, eti., $2,26 per 1000; lots of 5000 and over, 82,00 per 1000. 7.50 70.00 Egg Plants, Pepper Plants, Cauliflower, Brus- sels Sprouts and all other kinds of Vegetable 2.50 22.50 Plants in abundance. Correspondence solicited. ALONZOJ.BRYi\IN, Wholesale Florist t where credit If Washington, New Jersey -Mention Exchange Princess of Wales Violet Cuttings $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 rate Wm. Sim, Cliftondalc, Mass. Prompt shipments. Pansies Cash with ordei 10.00 pei 1000. only. Mixed coloi ; Superb Strain VINCa Variegata. Out[of 4-inch pots - - - - flo.OO per 100 'GERANIUMS. Out of 3H-inch pots - - - - 6.50 " " S3LVI3. Out of 3H-inch pots 5.00 " " LEONAKD COUSINS. Jr.. Concord JunctioD. Mass. for the trade In the United States. Exehapge ROOTED CUTTINGS GERANIUMS RICARD, POITEVINE, DOYLE, NUTT, BUCHNER, ANNA BROWN (pink). $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch. RICARD, POITEVINE, NUTT. Fine stock. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby St.. LANCASTER, PA. FERNS in FLATS In all the best and hardiest varieties, ready Tor slupmeat from June I6th to Sept Ist. POINSETTIAS From 2>i-in. pots. Orders booked now for July and August delivery at $5.00 per 100. $46.00 pei 1000. THOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short Kills^N.I. '\>it» thpm von read thlg advt. In the Blxohange Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass WM. TURNER. Price $5.00 >A. T. De La Mar© Printing and F>ut3llshi ng Co., Utd. 3 to 8 Duane Street, Pfew York Bedding Plants by the Thousands That you can plant out at once i GERANIUMS BEGONIA Lumlnosa. Red and pmk. 4- in.pots 7.0 FUCHSIAS. 4-in.. 4 varieties 7.0 DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 4-in., choice colors. . . 7.0 SINGLE PETUNIAS. 4-in., California giants 7.0 AGERATUM. 4-in 7.C HELIOTROPE. 4-in 7.C SCARLET SAGE. 4-in 6.C HARDY rVY. 4-in., stalted lO.C MOON VINES, Ipomoea Noctiflora Good, strong plants, stalted, 4-in lO.C make immediate effect COLEUS Brilliancy, 4-in. pots Victoria, Verscliaffelti other fancy mixed var per 100. ANTIRRHINUM or SNAPDRAGON Micheirs new giant salmon pinlc. 2>^-in. pel S4.00 per 100. Giant Scarlet. 2)^-in. pots, 83.00 per 100. Giant White. 2H^in. pots, $3.00 per 100. CANNAS Good, strong stock, 4-in. pots- Kin4 Humbert, 4-in.. SID.OO per 100. Pres. McKinIey,Richard Wallace, Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson, Martha Washington, Mad. Crozy, J. D. Eisele. 4.in. pots, $7.00 per 100. ROSE BUSHES Richmond and American Beauty. FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plants). Heavy stock, 7-in. pots, 75c. each. NEPHROLEPIS Whitmanl. 7-in. pots, 75c. Aschmann Bros., Second and Bristol Sts. and Rising Sun Ave. it where credit la due — Mention Exchange Philadelphia, Pa. VIINCA Good, strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. WHITE BROTHERS, MEDINA, N. Y. Will help all around If you meption the Exchange KENTIAS Id 5-in. pots, J5O.C0 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Strings. »20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Sprays. $1.00 per 100. For Ornamental and Potted Plants of all sorts. LOS ANGELES, CAL ijaSSBBCXXXXXXI S. A. F. & 0. H. BOSTON CONVENTION August 18 to 20, 1914 The Boston Committees Executive P. Welch, chairman, 226 Devonshire St. John K. M. L. Farquhar, secretary, 6 South Market st. Thomas Roland, treasurer, Nahant, Mass. William J. Kennedy, Chestnut Hill Reser- voir, Chestnut Hill, Mass. E. .411an Peirce, Waltham, Mass. William J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton place. James F. Shea, 33 Beacon st. Finance Thomas Roland, chairman, Nahant, Mass. Henry Penn, 43 Bromfield st. N. F. McCarthy, 112 Arch st. Wm. J. Kennedy, Chestnut HiU Reser- voir, Chestnut Hill, Mass. Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass. Wm. Downs, Chestnut Hill, Mass. George Wyness, Pride's Crossing, Mass. Wm. Anderson, So. Lancaster, Mass. John D. Duguid, Natick, Mass. Budlong, Auburn, R. I. Wm. Swan, W. Manchester, Mass. Thomas F. Galvin, 126 Tremont st. Henry M. Robinson, 1 Winthrop sq. Peter M. Miller, 32 So. Market st Julius A. Zinn, 1 Park st. Wm. R. Elliott, 2 Park st. Alex. Montgomery, Waban Rose Con- servatories, Natick, Mass. Paul F. Burke, Boston Plate Glass & Window Glass Co., 20 Canal St. N. M. Silverman, 56 Winter st. Col. W. W. Castle, E. Weymouth', Mass. Harry Quint, 164 Tremont st. Philip L. Carhone, 342 Boylston st. George Barker Swampscott, Mass. Wm. Rosenthal, 14 Bromfield st. John L. Smith, Swampscott, Mass. D. F. Roy, Marion. Mass. Edward Kirk, Bar Harbor, Me. Joshua, Lawson, 1446 Beacon St.. Brook- line. A. H. Wingett, Lenox, Mass. Ed. Jenkins, Lenox, Mass. Fred Hermans, IJenox, Mass. , A. J. Loveless. Lenox, Mass. W. Breed. Clinton, Mass. Jos. F. Briry, Braman Dow Co., 245 Causeway st. .\. K. Rogers, Readville. Mass. Frod J. Elder, Lord & Bumham Co., Tremont bldg. Exhibitions James B. Shea, chairman, 33 Beacon st. J. K. M. L. Farquhar, 6 So. Market St. Robert Cameron, Botanical Gardens, Cambridge. Duncan Finlayson, Weld's Garden Es- tate, Brookline, Mass. Julius Huerlin, Blue Hill Nurseries, Braintree, Mass. A. E. Robinson, Breek-Robinson Co., Lexington, Mass. James Wheeler, Natick, Mass. Wm. N. Craig, Faulkner Farm, Brook- line, Mass. John Kirkegaard, Bedford, Mass. John H. Dillon, 33 Beacon st. T. D. Hatfield, Wellesley, Mass. Entertainment E. Allan Peirce, chairman, Waltham, Mass. Duncan Finlayson, Weld's Garden Es- tate, Brookline, Mass. Edward J. Welch, 226 Devonshire st. J. P. A. Guerineau, 32 So. Market st. A. Leuthy, Roslindale, Mass. H. Bartsch, care of W. Edgar Co., Wav- erley, Mass. Paul F. Burke, 20 Canal st. Julius A. Zinn, 1 Park st. Wm. Thatcher, care of Mrs. J. L. Gard- ner Estate, Brookline, Mass. Wm. Penn, 43 Bromfield st. James Methven, Brush Hill Road, Read- George Cruickshank, 6 So. Market st. Richard Ludwig, 112 Arch st. J. J. Cassidy, care of Doyle, Florist, 306 Boylston st. John H. Dillon, 33 Beacon st. Neil S. Casey, 93 Maple St., Melrose, Mass. Fred C. Becker, Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Chestnut Hill, Mass. Wm. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. J. Frank Edgar, Waverley, JIass James L. Miller, W. Lynn, Mass. Publicity J. K. M. L. Farquhar, chairman, 6 So. Market st W. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton pi. W. Percy Edgar. 120 Boylston st. Robert Cameron. Botanical Gardens, Cambridge. The Florists' Exchange NOTICE The following greenhouses are on street line and must be removed inside of 30 days : One 125x19-6, ^-span, wood rafters, iron purlins and brackets at eave and ridge, 16x24 double thick lines ventilators with apparatus for lifting, 8 rows 4-inch pipe with boiler. 1 OOx 1 8-6, same as above, except I 2 rows 2-in. pipe. A one pitch, 125x8, 10x12 double glass, hand lifts for ventilators, 4 rows 4-in. pipe. The above will be sold at a LOW price. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Aves., Brooklyn, n.y. N. Craig, Faulkner Farm, Brookline, :er Miller, 32 So. Market St. Elder, Lord & Burnham Co., Tre- R. Nicholson, chairman, Framing- n, Mass. _ J. Collins, Carter Tested Seeds, nc, Chamber of Commerce bldg. . F. MoUoy, Boston Co-operative arket, 285 Devonshire st. mey B. McGinty, Boston Co-opera- ive Market, 285 Devonshire st. I. A. Hastings, Boston Flower Bxc, Winthrop sq. E. Walsh, Boston Flower Exchange, Winthrop sq. 3. Edgar Jd E. Palmer, Brookline, Mass. er Holmes, Montrose, Mass. Frank Edgar, Waverley, Mass. J. Thurston, Boston Flower Exc, . Winthrop sq. »ph McCarthy, Parker House, Boston. 3d C. Solari, 351 Hanover st. leph Margolus, H. M. Robinson & Co., Winthrop sq. . A. McAlpine, 256 Devonshire St. gh C. McGrath, 33 Beacon St. omas J. Clark, 445 Boyleston st. Ladies' Reception . Anderson, Milton, Mass. n. J. Kennedy, chairman. Chestnut "ill Reservoir, Chestnut Hill, Mass. es Wheeler, Natick, Mass. 1 J. Cassidy, Boyle's, Florist, 306 Boylston st. n. B. Fischer, Union Terrace, Forest 3ills Qk H. Houghton, 4 Park st. . B. Anderson. Hyde Park, Mass. 1. Cahill, Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Fanueil Hall sq. 2phin J. Quinn, Brookline, Mass. irtin Wax, 143 Tremont st. ais J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I. n. N. Craig, Faulkner Farm, Brook- ine, Mass. thur E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, Me. Sanborn, Stearns Lumber Co., 1 Sudbury st. ter Fisher, Ellis, Maes. 3. Fuller, Leominster, Mass. Huebner, Groton, Mass, n Barr. So. Natick, Mass. Qund Welch, 326 Devonshire st. m. C. Rust, Goddard ave., Brookline, Mass. mneth Finlayson, 63 Paul Gore St., Jamaica Plain. m. A. McAlpine, 256 Devonshire st. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. exander P. Dewar, 6 So. Market st. H. Bartch, Waverlev, Mass. larles Robinson. 1 Winthrop sq. liines Methven, Brush Hill Road, Road- Iville. iJBEAU OF HOETICULTUKAI, AND ITlS- TOKiOAL Interest AND Information P. Calder, chairman, 1442 Blue Hill ave., Mattapan. lomas J. Grey, Breck & Sons Corp., No. Market st. N. Sanborn, Steams Lumber, 1 Sud- bury St. m. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, Boston. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. las. Sander, care of Chas. C. Holmes, Brookline, Mass. Robert Montgomery, Natick, Mass. Wm. C. Stickel, Lexington, Mass. M. H. Norton, Bernard St., Dochester. Richard Calvert, Heath St., Brookline. Henry R. Comley, Park st. Wm. B. Doyle, 306 Boylston st. J. J. Casey, The Rosary, Copley sq. Edward Rose, 12 F. H. sq. Jackson T. Dawson, care of Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. Frank Murray, 6 So. Market St. Wm. H. Elliott, 2 Park St. Ed. McMulkin, 194 Boylston st. Hotels Donald McKenzie, Cbestn\ J. K. M. L. Parquhar, 6 So. Market st. John McFarland, No. Easton, Mass. Norris F. Comley, Burlington, Mass. Thomas F. Galvin, Jr., 126 Tremont st. Patrick Donahue, Boston Flower Co., 1 Winthrop sq. Sam J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass. •Tames B. Shea, 33 Beacon st. M. H. Norton, Bernard St., Dorchester Sidney Hoffman, 61 Mass. ave. Hon. Chas. W. Hoitt, Nashua, N. H. Delegates from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society R. M. Saltonstall, 99 Bay State Road Edward B, Wilder, 90 Columbia road, Dorchester Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, Bos- Wm. Downs, Chestnut Hill, Brookline James Wheeler, Natick, Mass. David R. Craig, Wellesley, Mass. Jackson T. Dawson, Arboretum, Jamaica Plain Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. George B. Dorr, 18 Commonwealth ave. Minneapolis, Minn. All Minneapolis florists report that business is exceptionally good. They say it with a broad grin and a joyful note in their voices, for they are thinking of the fine preparation they are making for the dull Summer months. As one florist put it, "Now is our harvest time." Of course the bulk of trade consists of bed- ding material. The Spring flowers of the hot house are about through, such as Tulips, "DafEys," etc., and the outdoor ones are not yet on the market, but Cannas, Petunias, Geraniums, Coleus, Phlox and the like make up for their los.s. The Armory or Convention Garden is one of the most beautiful sights imagin- able, being a brilliant blaze of Tulips of every hue, arranged in a splendid de- sign and carried out most artistically as to color. Minneapolis people showed their appreciation by visiting the garden bv thousands on Sunday, when the blooms were at their best. They remem- bered what Wordsworth wrote about the "'natEys."_.only these were. Tulips. So we substitute with apologies — "I wandered lonely through the crowd That hurried down from Lowry Hill When all at once I saw a cloud Of Tulips, that with joy did fill, Beside the P'rade, in the well mulched Earth. Planted there by 'Teddy' Wirth." William Desmond is away on a short business trip to Chicago. 50,000 Bedding Plants First Class Stock ALTERNANTHERA. - , „ . AGERATUM. White and blue. 2-m . ALYSSUM. Double white. 2Ji-in . ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2H-ii : ABUTILON SavitzU. 2-ln i,j;ji" BEGONIA Lumlnosa, Vemon, Erfordl. COLEUS "verschalfeltil, Golden Bedder d 8 other > ' DRACAENA Indivisa. 3-m . . . . DRACAENA Indivisa. 5-m. . . . FEVERFEW. 2M-in GERANIUMS. Mixed. 3-m... GERANIUMS, Mme. Sallerol. HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 2- HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 3- GERMAN rVY. 2i^-in Kathleen' MaUard. Double. Sander. Double Perl PETUNIAS. Double assorted, including wUte. 2-in V:V'j' PETUNIAS. Double assorted, mcluding white. 3-in V-'Vj-" PETUNIAS. Double assorted, mcluding ^ PETUNIAS. Single^ assorted. __2M-'£^. ■■■■■ ^ gSEVrOtonHreTZurich, Splendens, Scar- let Glow. 2>i-in ■ • ■ ■ ■-■ ■ ■ ■ ■= SALWrBonflre, Zurich, Splendens, Scar- let Glow. 2H-in^ ■ ■•••■• -= SAlVIA BonfireTZurich, Splendens, Scar- ^ SNlVDRAGONS.'"'New ' Engiand ' Sliver Pink; also white, pink, yellow and crimson. 2H-I 2.50 Green and SWAINSONA alba. 2-in .... TRADESCANTIA (Inch Plant). VINct;kril?a1a;-2Jn;V.V.Si8;00per| VINCA variegata. 4-m. . . . . . . . SlO-OP-t""! ^^■°° VERBENA Mammoth. * «^°^»o(, 2«-i"o-66 2.00 FORGET-ME-NOTS ) Transplanted DAISIES (BelUs) L J=^- ??. ^°,?n^ BOSTON FERNS from bench. S15.00 TOMATO PLANTS i", ^'l '"^^mg transplanted. 75c. per 100, S5.00 per Marigolds, Sweet WilUan "Caien'dulas, Schizanthus, etc. Cash with order, please. _ No C O D. unless one-third accompanies order If samples are.desired, please send XOc. t. per lOUl per 100. 1000 ALSO A LARGE VARIETY OFfANNUALS: t of forwarding. F. C. RIEBE, - Webster, Mass. WHOLESALE FLORIST Give credit ^-nfri- eredit is due— Mention Exchange . Boston ferns, ?o%We™4a Roosevelt ferns. '&^h.'lXl WhitmaniCompacta^etm'sl^So per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. ^^'I?^'' The Ladies' Florists' Club was enter- tained last Thursday by Mrs. Fred Buseh at her home on Lyndale ave. So. The Market Wholesale prices: Canna, King Humbolt, $2 ; Cannas, ordinary, $1.50 ; Geraniums, $1.25; Petunias, 75c.; Col- eus, $1.25 ; Phlox, 25c. ; each per doz. Re- tail prices: Sweet Peas, 50c. per bunch; Carnations, 75c. ; Roses, $1 to $3 ; Long Snapdragons, $2,50; Calendula, 75c.; each per dozen. The Florists' Club A very interesting feature at the regu- lar meeting of the Minneapolis Florists' Club, May 5, was the final report of the executive committee of the Minneapolis S, A; F. & O. H. Convention Association, of which the following is a synopsis : "All obligations against the associa- tion have been paid, and all amounts due the association have been collected, leav- ing a surplus, of which the committee recommends that a part be turned into the treasury of the Minneapolis Florists' Club, and the balance set aside as a re- serve fund. The purposes for which this reserve fund may be used from time to time shall be to meet initiatory and work- ferns in Hats AU the best sorts with a liberal share of Cyrtomium Falcatum, Rochlordlanum and Aspidlum Tsussimense, 110 clumps n a flat, also a few in 2M-m- POte. »* ^25.00 per 1000, and ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus in 3-in. pots. EMIL LEULY 528 Siimmit Ave . West Hoboken, N. J. FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, stock ready for 2i^-inch pots in flats of about 110 clumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat. 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Pacliing included. Order now while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for Illustrated Folder. McHUTCHISON & CO. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Reciprocity— Saw It In the Escbange 1302 The Florists' Exchange 50,000 LILIES FINEST IN NEW YORK MARKET FOR Memorial Day SMILAX IN QUANTITY Domestic Asparagus PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 5243 Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange FERNS FERN SEEDLIKGS A SPECIALTY My 1 ' stock of Seedlings in I :es. Booking orders no :ation, ready for delivery 1 lead- "filfed^i"'! Prices as follows: Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps, $9.50 per 1000; $8.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in Hats, $1.25 per flat (110 clumps); 60 flats or more, $1.00 ""^ " ■ ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 2ii-in., $3.00 per 100. SeedUnas. $8.00 per 1000. Alt express orders cash or satisjactory B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, lERSLY CI1Y, N. 1. Scottil Ferns , Nice, clean, 6-in. stock, S4.00 per doz. HENRY ENGLER Every subscriber is a prospective buyer, and we have nearly 10,000 of them on our mailing list. Do you want their patronage? ing expenses of flower shows or similar educational undertakings by the club. To assist the club in such other under- takings as will be in the interest, and to the advancement of the trades and the club in general. "That a Board of Reserve Fund trus- tees of five members be created now, who shall work out a proper plan for the investment and safeguarding of such fund. In conclusion, your executive com- mittee wishes to thank all members of the convention association and the club for the willing and loyal support given them in the entire convention work and pro- gram. We feel that, due to the splendid co-operation of all, the convention has been a great success. It was the united and untiring work of all that made it possible to receive and entertain the na- tional society in the generally approved manner it has been our privilege and good fortune to. The fact that we were not only able to meet all our financial obliga- tions at the proper time, but that all our debtors have met their obligations toward our association, is an indication that, from a business point of view, the convention association has been accorded the approval of all who had any dealings with it. It would therefore seem only proper and wise that we use the success achieved as a basis for similar work in the future. "In creating a reserve fund as herein recommended, we will not only receive inspiration to further similar undertak- ings, but also have the means to launch them without having first to call on the financial support of the club and in- dividual members. We have now a nucleus tor a good fund, something to build on, and we should make good and careful use of this splendid opportunity." By unanimous vote of the members of Palms Heacock's Fems >vhole:sai-e: PRICE LIST KENTIA BELMOREANA Pot Leaves In. high E 8-10 2i^-in. 4 4-i^; 5-6 15. MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA Each .$2.50 . 4.00 2 -in. l2-in. 12-in. 12-in. 4(M2.... 42-48 6.00 5-5H ft 10.00 6H-6ft 12.60 6 ft., heavy ...15.00 7-8 ft 20.00 34-36 2.60 30.C, 36-38 3.00 36.C 42-45 4.00 48.C| 48 to 54, very heavy . 6 ft., very heavy .... 6 ft., very heavy ... . 8.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each 6-in. pot, nicely characterized $1.00 6-in. pot. 18 to 20-in. spread 1.50 7-in. tub. 18 inches high, 24.m. spread 2.0^ HOME-GROWN. STRONG, CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI 0-in. tub, 4-ft. spread 9-in. tub, 5-ft. spread Whe Philadelphia be sure to look JOSEPH HEACOCK CO the club, the report was adopted, and the following members were elected to serve as trustees of the reserve fund : Theodore Wirth, for 5 years; W. D. Desmond, for 4 years ; Hugh Will, for 3 years ; C. N. Euedlinger, for 2 years ; C. F. Rice, for 1 year. It was recommended by the committee in charge and decided by the members that a sum be set aside from the treasury of the club to be known as the Minne- apolis Florists' Club Reserve Fund. This fund is to be available for the following purposes only : "To meet the initiatory working expenses of flowen shows or similar educational undertakings of the club, or to assist the club in such other undertakings as will be in the interest and to the advancement of the trade and the club in general." It was also recommended by the committee that the fund be invested and that a Board of Reserve Fund Trustees be appointed who should work out a proper plan and sub- mit the same for final approval at a later meeting. "In case the Minneapolis Florists' Club, for one reason or another, should per doz., $10. to the enti serve fund shall become the property of the State of Minnesota, and shall be used by the State for some kind of endowment through the University of Minnesota for the advancement of the study of any branch of horticulture." The convention association was then dissolved and the thanks of the club voted to Chairman Wirth for his untiring energy and wonderful executive ability, which was of inestimable value in carry- ing through the work of the association to a successful termination. The thanks of the club were also voted to John S. Mitchell for the very able manner in which he handled the finances of the com- mittee, and he was unanimously elected an honorary member of the club. Mother's Day kept the local florists busy trying to flll orders from a scant supply of Carnations. The supply of white Carnations was exhausted early on Saturday, with none to be had at any price. The cold and cloudy weather following Mother's Day created a shortage in Car- nations and Roses, growers and commis- sion men being unable to supply the de- mand. J. G. Taylor. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA MOREANA. Excellent 2M-in. stock, size for center planti. $1.30 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Stroi clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all rca for larger pots, 3-in., $4.00 per doz., $30.00 } 100; 4 in., $6.00 per doz.. $4 $9.00 per doz.. $70.00 per lOi STRONG ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NAN! SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. $1.00 i 100, $7.50 per 1000. All from best grei house-grown seeds. beautiful ni ndsomely mirable in all siz from a Table Fern Hoi Strong, 2; J. F. ANDERSON. Short HiilS, N. , BUSHY FERN Good sized plants from 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. Ferns in 2-inch pots ,Id. NORWALJ CONN. R. G. Hanford, i Exchange Have yon tried our Classified columns? They are "the clearing: house", of the Trade. Xothing equals them for moving surplus stock quickly. Try a 30o. ad. THE HOME OF THE sconii fern; JOHN SCOTT E. P. TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH, Sec.-Treafi. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flo%ver Exchange, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS 611 and 613 BROADWAY, telephone maTITIT;;; ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 303 The Entire Cut of 200,000 Plants All Choice Blooms American Beauties In Large Quantities and of Select Quality M. C. FORD 121 West 28th St., New York City TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE ### Beclproclty — Saw It In the Hxchange New Tork, Ma 19.- said little re- the weather Saturday, business Is Saturday of lai history repeats itself, ana btedly true to a certain ex- ist such is thfe case during r weeks in the wholesale cut less of this city. On Friday C each week there wakeniniT of buslm favorable; on Sa' aite brisk, and the wholesale . feels somewhat encouraged: - usually marked by fairly ac- ve business, and on Tuesday, "Wed- BSday and Thursday the market is fast there being hardly enough de- After this iry to say __ _ ^ business as brisk, and the same conditions con- nued on Monday. Tuesday was a frost s *ar as sales were concerned, and what r,est of the week will be Is not to be nown, but the indications all point to I repetition of last week. There are a few new arrivals in the ket in addition to the staple stocks, ely. Peonies from the South in in- reasing numbers, and also a consider- ble supply of Gladiolus. On the other and such stock as Daftodils, Gardenias, idoor Lilac, Mignonette and Tulips except a few Darwins), and "Wallflow- Beauty Roses Irlces, namely 8c. to 20c. for specials, I'ith a few extra choice specials in imited numbers realizing 25c. to 30c. (rices, which are really very good for his time of the year. Tea Roses are in ery large supply, and as the demand J small today, there seems to be a grade blooms of all the ordinary varie- ties are selling at So. and 4c. each, the latter figure being considered a good price. A few of the less grown and newer varieties are realizing from 6c. to 8c. each. Anything above 6c., how- ever, is considered an exceptional price, and only obtained for choice stock. Bottom grade blooms are selling at about ■ ■■■•tv of a week, ily of Carnations appears to be larger than last week; the quality of the blooms is holding out well. On Wed- nesdayj, Thursday and Friday, of last lUzed' 3c ikened and 2c. est Carnations ii Cattleya e plentiful. The beautiful variety Gigas is now coming into the market to eclipse the variety Mossiae. Blooms of the latter are sell- ing all the way from 10c. to 26c., the latter figure being received only for the best blooms. Gigas, inasmuch as the supply is still limited is selling for about 50c. per bloom. Gardenias appear to be practically over for the season ■"' Lily market is in better shape Easter. Theri and the demand is bloom i be able fair ipply 1 ved i Baby Gladiolus are also coming in free- ly; there is likewise a plentiful supply of Spanish Iris, and a limited -supply of Darwin and Cottage Tulips, btat none of these is meeting with a brisk demand; prices as per quotations are consequent- For Decoration Day Carnations, Roses, Lilies, Gladioli and Baby Gladioli, Peonies, Iris, Peas, etc., etc.— Everything the trade will require and a good outlet for more stock of every description Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phanes, Madison Square 325-5582-S583 i credit Ifl dne — Mention Brchange vidently, with plenty of good i ant supply very large )f the ordi- door purple Lila short Mignonette; an adu: of fine double Stocks, and supply of Sweet Peas, botl nary and Spencer varieties. even a fairly active demand Spencer Sweet Peas, which are on long stems. Adiantums are moving very slowly, and the demand for Smilax and for As- paragus is fair. PMladelplUa, May 19.— The market, since our last report, shows no improve- ment. While Friday and Saturday of last week were good days they scarcely compensate for the balance of the week. There is no scarcity in any line, and all stock is moving at a low figure. There are lots of Am. Beauty Roses in the market and the demand is fair, yet none of them fetches over $3 a doz. Tea Roses are overdone — prices hover around the zero mark, though a few ex- tras are sold at 8c., down to a Jl per ipdragons; Sweet Peas deterioratii Peonies are steadily increasing and the outlook appears good for a full supply for Memorial Day. The Lily supply is still far too heavy and they are hard to Gladiolus sell fairly well; but Wall- flowers and Larkspur sell nicely as the supply is limited. Hardy ferns are on ... _ " side, but Asparagus plumosus normal supply Sunbu 100. Russell E 24in. Hadley ar Carnations ai high grade flov ?3 per ]"" The s ^*Gar°d4nlas ar< to move at $2 lis, louay, iviuy ly, e, but everything els _ from $8 flowers of Taft, om $10 to ?14 per 11 for $2 per doz. and selling for $3 per doz. Lily of the Valley has a good call and prices are holding well at $3 to $4 per 100. Easter Lilie ving slowly ful, It den $6 per quite limited at There is a nice in good demand __ _ Tulips are not overabundant, and prices are well maintained at 2c. to 3c. Trumpet Narcissi are less plentiful and the demand is light now at J1.50 to $2 per 100. There is a nice lot of Mignonette ar- riving which is going for 25c. a dozen. Snapdragon is still abundant, and hard to clean up at 60c. to 75c. per dozen. Sweet Peas are in heavy supply, and since the warmer weather a very large quantity is arriving daily. They are mostly sold by the 1000 at $1.25 to $3 per 1000. Fancy Spencers in many cases sell for 40c. per 100. Stocks are arriving in small lots and there are several miscellaneous flowers on sale. Asparagus is in fair supply and hardy ferns are slightly more plen- tiful. R- C. _ „ jutine of trade. Demand and supply were about equal on nearly all stock. Some houses reported a short- age of Roses and Carnations, while others had Just enough for their trade. All stock cleaned up well daily and prices were firm. The present week opens with the prospects of a very great improvement in the quantity_of stock there will be shipments of Roses showed in daily uring The which 1^3 )bability before the week is over. Am. Beauty Roses are in good suppl; Twenty-four to thirty-inch stock is sel. apply of all ! with bright enough but nothing to spare. A most other stock the consignment, a big increase owing to the weather of the past few days, quality of the stock continues gi Killarney in both Pink and White, Rich mond. Sunburst and Ward are all i large crop and quality ab " ?ood. From $4 to $8 per 100 'he advance price this market May 24. 53 WEST 28th ST. Telephone 362 Madison Sq. JOHN VOUISfO NEW YORK WHOUBSA.LB Receiving dally, the choicest WHOLBSAUB Caftleyas : Gardenias : Lilies :Valley s Carnations : Roses 'Itdinfl^anSvarlelief'' 1304 The Florists' Exchange Peonies for Memorial Day Prize-WinningSpencer SWEET PEAS ROSES,LILYoftheVALLEY,CARNATIONS Lupines and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WILLIAM P. FORD Wholesale Florist iQ? Wcst 28th Street, Ncw York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 Rpptproflty — Saw Do Not Forget to Order Your Flowers for Memorial Day from Us We will use you well, as we always do, holidays and all other days. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street. NEW YORK CITY TelBphones, Madison Sq, 13*SS10 Will help all arognd If yoo mention the Eichange GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street 2335 JlSLn,u- NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OP Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Carnations, Peonies, Iris, And a general line of Summer Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere J o -c o >> o Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City is Years* Experience. ^Consignments Solicited . Madisoi Give credit wherecpedtt Exchange Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 150 West 28th St. New York Telephonea: Madison Square 4626-46.^7 L BADGLEY RIEDEL & MEYER 34 WEST 28 ST, NEW YORK ■M|rw«aiii«iiMHmiiiiwiiiii)- ,, O c 3 a n"'[ 28 li^ ST. 7o ^•'o, '® SJ9|ib:v9'* ; Is due — Mention Excl Cut PiuMOsiis Sprays $4.00 per dozen [bunches 25 fronds to the bunch H[NRYV.SHAW,Gi!!M. Red Hook, N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In tlie Excbange There lias been Tiie supply of Gladioli is improving ana tliey are selling at from $6 to $8 per ■" ■' iniature types bringing :e of Lili There is an abund- d the price is less than jood stocic sells $10 per 100. The changed, - - ' " Carnations A reasonablt anticipated sliort side e supply i! Day. Thi with occasional sales of extra fancy stock at $4 per 100. Peonies are coming in more plentiful- ly this week, the stock coming principal- ly from the. South. Bach day will see from ?6 to $8 orchid " _ , mand and no very great supply. Out- door Lily of the Valley is coming in ana sells at from $1 to $1.50 per 100. denias are selling at from $2 to $3 per ~ iithern crop terlalfy redi mlng will I They are now selling at from 75c. to $1 per doz. The price per 100 will be in force next week, ch will . Cape Jas- offered in the Memorial Day at from $2 to $3 per 100. considerable lot of shrub and The sale of some during coming now will be welcomed Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit — TTse for Resnits TELEPHONES- Madlaon ! 167 Knd 4468 J. K. ALLEN, I06 WEST 38tlTi SX., NE'W YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 WholesBile Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU ^ credit nliere credit 1* doe— Uentlon BzctiuiKe The Florists' Exchange 1305 »nnet & Blake Wholesale Florists .ivingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main tFlower Exchange iith Avenue and 26th Street GAN BUILDING, NEW YORK every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. .ce for advertising purf)oses for Rent. S. DORVAL. Jr., Secretary )NNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists West 26th Street, NEW YORK flOWER EXCHANGE flOOR, COOGAN BIDG. enAIIDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. Wilson, Trcos. :EATER new YORK )RIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers ;ln Cut ^Flowers and Supplies Uvingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 'EORGE W. CRAWBUCK, Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 INTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists West 28th St., New York LLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Comnlission Dealer in UT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street 91 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. larles Millang Wholesale Florist jmd 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK . B. NASON Wholesale Florist 91/est 28th Street, New York City telephone* 2315 Maulison Square 1 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED WHOLESALE FLORIST jfest 26th Street, NEW YORK Jlc. ■=r. T^^^/ e- ciaUy in the young ladies' private schools^ as gifts to t?he fair graduates : in some instances bestowal of floral offerings on one youTig lady amounted to as much as- a wagon load of bouquets. In the pub- lic schools too in the past, many flowers have been used as gifts to the graduates ou these occasions ; in these schools the rigid resulaitiions that have been exacted by the Board of Education in regard to the bestowal of these gifts has curtailed their use during the last few years. The custom of decorating the school room with flowers at the time of graduation exercises, and the bestowal of bouquets of l-eautiful flowers upon those who are a'-out to receive their dliplomas is cer- tainly 1 pretty one, and there appears to he reallv no good reason why, under cer- tain i-e'asonable restrictions and under 1306 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Write them yon read tile adrt. In the Biehmnfe PITTSBIRGI CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Olrecredlt where credit \m dne — Uentlon Ezcbange certain provisions, so that no one of the graduates should be neglected in the mat- ter of these gifts, the custom should not ,be continued. The retail and wholesale florists of this city themselves should be keen enough business men to endeavor to have some voice in this matter, and use itheir influence in encouraging a con- tinuance of a pleasing and harmless custom. Peonies are arriving freely this week from Virginia and some other points in the South. This supply will probahly be over by Memorial Day, but it is re- ported that there will be an abundant supply in the market from the Pennsyl- vania growers, and from those in some other of the nearby States. The Out Flower Eischange, Ckwgan Bldg., 55 W. 26th St., will hold the di- rectors' meeting on Saturday, June 6, at 3 p.m. at 1 Queensboro Plaza, Long Island City. This will perhaps be the last meeting of the season. It was erroneously stated in the New York column of The Exchange, issue of May 16, that the present extensive reno- vations and improvements, which are now going on the 'Cut Flower Exchange floor of the Coogan Bldg., were made under the direction and at the expense of the landlord, but it has since been learned that this is not so ; the expense foT this work is borne by jthe Cut Flower Exdhange itself. It may be added that this renovation and these improvements are very thorough, and rwill cost the Cut Flower Exchange nearly $1000. Eeed & Keller, 120-122 W. 25th St., the up-to-date florists' supply firm, are offering this season a very artistic and pleasing supply of hanging baskets, quite different from the old rustic laurel baskets with wooden bowls. These baskets are made in five patterns, four of these dif- ferent styles of baskets are provided with cable wire chain hangers, and the filth, which is constructed of bamboo, is pro- vided with hangers of the same material. Two of these styles of baskets are made of metal, as well as -being provided with metal liners, a second, as before men- tioned, is made of bamboo in the shape of the orchid growers' baskets, another very pretty one is made of cane with a close weave, and still another with came in the open work form. These baskets are all funnel shaped, and have to be seen to be appreciated. This firm is also carrying an unusually large and attractive line of rustic garden furniture. iSome very fine Lilies are noted this week at Philip F. Kessler's, 55 W. 26th St., from the growing establishment of Chas. Smith Sons, of Woodside, L. I., where five houses are devoted at this time to them. Fifty thousand blooms from this establi^mcnt are expected to be ready for Memorial Day, and will be handled by Mr. Kessler, who will offer at the same time a full supply of Smilax and domestic Asparagus. The L. A. Noe department of the New York Cut Flower Co., 55 W. 26th St., is now receiving a large supply of some of the finest American Beanty, Hillingdon and Shawyer Roses now arriving in the market. Thiis department expects to re- ceive hy June 15, the beginning of a steady supply of the celebrated new Rose Killarney Brilliant. Dark Pink Kil- larney has proved very satisfactory. Among its offerings for Memorial Day in addition to the Roses will be Callas, Asparagus and Smilax. At Horace E. Froment's, 57 W. 26th St., where every day in the year may be found a large supply not only of Ameri- can Beauty Roses but of some of the finest Kiillamey, Richmond, Radiance, ROS£S=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England HLFREO E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are 1 Providence Boston Detroit Cincinnati Milwaukee May IS, 1914 May 20. 1914 NAMES AND VARIETIES May 18. 1914 May 18. 1914 May 16, 1914 10.00 10.00 lis 12.00 1.50 10.00 12.00 l.OO 1.50 auty, fancy — spl Extra No.l Bride and Bridesmaid. Killarney Queen Lady Hillingdon Mrs: Aaron War Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs-Taft) Richmond . . Sunburst Killarney Brilliant. Adiantum, ordmary Farleyense Antirrhinums, per bunch.. Asparagus, Plumosus, bund Carnations. Inf. grades," all c fWhite Standard J Pink ltf\ Igt- J Pink. . aof*^ Red.. Ferns, Hardv Forget-Me-Nots Galax Leaves Gardenias, per doz Hyacintlis Lilac, per bunch Lilium LonSiflorum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz., ordinar " per doz.. fancy. . Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas, per doz. Cypripediums. . . . Pansies, per bunch._ I 25.00 20.00 > 20.00' 15.00 > 1.5.00' 10.00 ) 10.00 5.00 3.00 to 6.00 BOSTON MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. Reciprocity— Saw It li Beauties, Hadley Mre. Rnssell, Elllamey Queen, Sanbnrsta, Tafts, Cardinals, Wards. Oholoe Carnations, VaUey, CatUeyas, Vio- lets. SndMrtimi. Wtto.db.fooA New England Florist Supply Co. SPHAGNUM MOSS, - 12 bbl. bale $3.50 276 Devonshire Street. Op BOSTON. MASS. en 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. tb» Brcbance JUST RECEIVED-NEW IMPORTATION OF Cattleyas and Dendrobiums PRICES ON APPLICATION Few more GARDENIA PLANTS from 2H-in. pots at $8.00 & $10.00per 100 F. J. DOLANSKY, LYNN, MASS Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cul Flowers and Florists' Supples 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HUl 1083-25017-25552 HOLTON&HUNKELO FLOHSTS and FLORISTS' SUPPL MamiiiictaRn of WIRE DESIGN 462 MHwaHkes Street. MILWAUKEE, 1(1 THE McCALLDffl C, MANUFACTURERS and IMPORTER, t FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Pittsburgh, Pa. -:- Cleveland, (9 WiU h«lp aU ummi It r« mtxtttm U« Ink a Hillingdon and Sunburst, a new dept ment appears, by chance rathe purpose, to have been opened this we it miglit be called perhaps the zoolo, dei>artment. This is only now in ib cipient state, the sole specimen bein golden colored lizard which Mr. i.' ron himself found in an invoice of Peo received from Louisa, Virginia, on T day morning. Mr. Froment has tlie care of the new specimen ovf the salesmen's force, who have prov: it with a home in the shape of a partly filled with water and sto where it attracts the attention of cal during the afternoon hours. Wm. P. Ford, 107 W. 2Sth St., exp to have an immense cut of fine Peoi from some of the best growers country, on Memorial Day. At the s time also, he will be able to offer s wonderfully fine Spencer varieties Sweet Peas, a new crop of which is : coming in on long stems. Probably not! better than these has ever before. 1 seen in the wholesale market. The larney Roses coming into this stori this time are carticularly fine. The ' supplies of Carnations w arrive early every morning at the s of M. C. Ford, 121 W. 28th St., are this season of the year, and indeed any season of the year, of remark' high quality. Probably the constanc supply and_the quality of the Camat arriving at ttis store is not s anywhere in this country, steady too is the supply in large num of fine American Beauty and tea always to be found here. A large supply of dwarf Gladioli, also a considerable supply of SouU Peonies of good quality are noted at 7 Shaw & Fenrich's, 51 W. 28th St., A Well executed country side seer miniature, is noted this week in on the windows of J. H. Small & Sons, Broadway. In this there is artistli and naturally represented, hill and lakes and rivers, plants, shrubs and t; This Aviindow display is attracting D attention. clair gardeners will hsive an opporto to strive for another prize. Thos. Stephens has offered a valuable silver for the best annual flowers grown, in town. The flowers entered in the petition must be grown from planted this Spring. The contest Ss ■ to all, and it is planned to eonsidei cellence, as well as mere numbers making the awards. Among the visitors to this city week was Peter Bisset, plant introd of the Department of Agriculture, W ington, D. C, en route to Bermuda. U Boston Wbolesale and Retail Florlsta Business throughout the cit: the past week has been fairly good, weather is settled now, and the r feels in a much better mood to There is an abundance of flowers - kinds at this time and the outlool flowers and plants for Memorial D( encouraging. There will be a pleD supply. A visit to the local nurseries i stock of trees and shrubs of all very much depleted. There has bee enormous call for these and for The Florists' Exchange 1307 For Memorial Day Roses— Peonies Carnations— Beauties From the present indications cut flowers will be in fine condition, and in lufficient quantity to fill ail orders. IN ROSES we offer you a large supply at very moderate prices. IN PEONIES, for out of town shipments, we use only locally grown took, none out of storage. BEAUTIES will be one of our leaders as usual. The cut will be large, . Qostly of the long ones, 36 inches and over. daisies — Snapdragons— Lilies Cornflowers— Stocks— Gladioli Such stock helps to make up a variety that is inexpensive and can be ised to good advantage. Let us know the quantity you can use. Mew Nearby Dagger Ferns pe^'^oo Positively the best ferns on the market. Note our price — why pay more our price ? The saving on this item is worth while. .ONG LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS $6.50 per 1000 }HORT LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS 3.00 per 1000 Tiie Leo Niessen Co. S.W. Cor. 12th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Bicbange iiolesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are hj the hundred unleH otherwise noted PEONIES U.ty. S8.00 1 and S12.C Plenty s of 10,000 per VALLEY Doz. 100 Special t4.00 Extra .. . 3.00 GARDENIAS Special.. $3.00 20.00 Fancy. 2.00 12.50 CATTLEYAS6.00 40.00 Dagger Ferns, best quality, ' inds, per 1000. $3 00 tragus Plumosus bunches Asparagus Sprengerl, per bunch, 25c -35c Headquarters for Greens ICy per Leucothoe, bronze, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, SIO.OO. Fancy Ferns, per lOOO, S4.00. and bronze, per 1000, $1.60; per long, perfect Gala: _ 10.000, S7.60. s™^;.50<: Green Lump Moss per bbl. »1.50. ^ ^^ „ „„ " Fadeless Green Sheet Moss, per bsg, $3.50. Boxwood Spraysr'per 50 Ib'"c«se,''$8 6o","three Sphagnum Moss, (burlapped), 10-bbI. b«Ie, case lots, per case, $7 50 $4 00; 5 bale lots, per bale, $3.75; 10 bale Green Sheet Mos8,''per bag, $3 50. lot, per bale. $3.50. EVfRYTIIING IN RIBBONS. ""' -""'^ °^^- ?' '^^ '"^'".^■^ »"? varied 8, 1914 May 20, 1914 I:: 25.00 to to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.66 to 's.oo 2.50 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 2.60 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 6.25 Bride and Bridesmaid. . White Killarney Killarney Queen Lady Hillingdoa Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawycr My Maryland Prince de BuIgarie(Mrj.Taft) Killarney Brilliant. . ordinary , Farleyense. , Callas (perdoz.) Carnations, Inf. grad rWhite.. Standard J Pink... arienes J^YdfoWi •Fancy Pwhite.. (•The high- J Pink. . . est grades of S Red Orchids — CattleyaSf per doz . Cyprtpediunis Panales (per bunch) Smllax (per doz. strings) .... Sweet Peas TuUps, Single Double Violets, Smgle Double 20.00 to 25.00 2.00 to 8.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 4.00 stocks in Ribbons pertaining to the flo . . . „ "„ ' ve not received c s and we will r aif""!! S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Washington, 1216 H. St., N. W. New York, 117 West 28th St. Baltimore, Franklin and St. Paul Sts. I them yon read this adrt. In the Eicbsnge Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^„^ 1225 Race St., PHILADEIPIIIA, PA. Glre credit where credit Is doe — Mention » IS plants. There is a big demand ' ^ergreens also, and the season for Ung this stock is at its height now. !■ seed stores for the past month V'had a strenuous time and an-enor- ►wamount of business had to be taken We are pleased to report that F. W. Fletcher of Auburndale was deservedly awarded a silver medal for a magnificent display of his new Snapdragon, Nelrose, at the last exhibition of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society. The artistic display of flowers, plants and different kinds of Alabaster ware at Carbone's on Boylston St., is attract- ing much attention. Wm. E. Morris, of Wellesley, has had fine success with his Roses during the past Winter. He is sending large ship- ments of such kinds as Hillingdon, Rich- mond and Killarney of high quality to market. McAlpine and McDonald report excel- lent business during the past month, which has far exceeded their expecta- The display of Tulips in the Public Garden, Boston, is at its height. On a recent visit we noted that the displays along the principal paths are made up of pink and white Tulips, that is, there is a bed of pink Tulips, then a bed of white. There are hundreds of beds but there is too much of a sameness about the dis- play. So many white Tulips make the whole thing too flat and tame. The very commonest Tulips are used. It is too bad that some of the handsome Darwin Tulips, which are far superior in lasting qualities to the earlier kinds, are not used in quantity. There is not a single bed devoted to them. The members of the Horticultural Club of Boston have been invited to visit the garden of Bayard Thayer, of South Lancaster, on Friday, May 22. A large delegation is expected to participate in this interesting trip. John Mclvenzie, North Cambridge, has leased his greenhouses to Kamyama & Serada, the Japanese florists of Stone- ham. They will begin business at the new location after Memorial Day. Mr. McKenzie is not to give up the retail store on Massachusetts ave., however, but is to give more of his time to this part of the business and will develop it further. Edward MacMuIkin, on May 18, had a very large and elaborate decoration at the Boston Theater. He is undertaking a very large amount of landscape work. One of Thomas Roland's large green- houses at Revere is devoted to Tomatoes, and the plants look superb. The other large house is devoted to Roses and Mr. Roland is very much pleased with the success that he has had throughout the season. The meeting of the local committee which was held at the Horticultural Hall on Friday, May 15, in connection with the work of the convention of the S. A. F., was well attended. Vice-Presi- dent Welch instructed each committee in the work it had to take care of, and asked each chairman to call a meeting as soon as possible so that they could begin work in earnest On Saturday evening, May 16, the writer visited the grounds of the Conven- tion Garden. There has been much work done but there is still a lot to do. The committee in charge of the garden is espe- cially anxious to get all exhibits as soon as possible so that the work can be carried on systematically. The mayor of Boston and the finance committee have again been using the hatchet in the park department. This time it is James B. Shea, the popular superintendent, who suffers. Mr. Shea succeeded the late John A. Pettigrew and received $4200 a year with a house in Franklin Park. They have reduced his salary to $3500 and taken the house away from him. Mr. Shea has much sympathy in this mean piece of business. H. Rogers, who has had charge of the flower section of Shepard and Norwell's department store, and who was formerly, for many years, with Penn the Florist, has returned to Mr. Penn. James Cassidy, who has been in the employ of W. E. Dayle for many years, and who has had charge of the Boylston St. store of the W. E. Doyle Co., has bought out that company there. Mr. Cas- sidy is very popular and all wish him great success in his new place of busi- ness. Duncan A. Robertson, who has a busi- ness on Somerset St., is now with Mr. Penn. His son is looking after his busi- 1308 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, fVI!NN. Sand lu Vour Orders for DeSvery in the North- L I. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FUORISTS glease mention the Exchange when writme. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND, Will help all aronnd If yon mentloD POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESRIE GROWERS OF AND DEftLERS IN CUT FLOWERS Orders Gl Z2-Z4 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Greenhouses: MORTON GROVE, ILL. Reciprocity— Saw It In the EichJiige _ "The Busiest House in Cliicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Pleaae mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE ao Bast Randolph Street CHICAQO Henry M. Robinson & Co. report that the demand for Memorial Day stock has far exceeded last year, and a pleasing feature about it is that orders came in very early this season. We noted a very fine lot of ferns of this year's crop, also a superb lot of Magnolia leaves. Many of the local Carnation growers are busy planting Carnations, although in many cases the ground is wet and un- pleasant. On May 18 we noted in Silverman s window, on Winter St., a pleasing display of CatUeya Mossia;, Irises, Sweet Peas and Eoses. The arrangement showed much artistic ability. The New England Supply Co., at 276 Devonshire St., says that business dur- ing the past week has been exceptionally pleasing and that it had had to stock up The B. F. Snyder Co., at 278 Devon- shire St., is building another commodious ice chest. The business in florists' sup- plies is good and the company has a large assortment of high grade goods. The Welch Bros. Co. at 226 Devon- shire St., is extremely busy and we noted a fine supply of superior Roses and Car- nations. The demand for Memorial Day goods has been very pleasing. R. C. Philadelphia Wholesale and Retail Florists The unusually cool Spring weather, together -Kith a late Easter, has been the cause of all the Spring flowering plants being rather lajte. Greraniums are also backward in bloom. They are also a scarcity — even almost a rarity. The season in general is considered backward by the greenhouse men here, for as a rule the bulk of the business is com- pleted by Memorial Day, but this year the majority are of the opinion that busi- ness will extend well into the month of June. The first annual flower market took place in Rittenhouse Square on Wednes- day this week. Booths were erected and prominent society women acted as flower girls in selling, the proceeds being devoted to charity. All the prominent Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager— 30 East Randolph Street « CHICAGO, ILLc 3 credit Ib dne — Mention Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, May 19, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. l^^^::::::.::::v'"^- 30-inch stems " :::: S ITo .... to 2.00 :::: S \^ 4.00 to 8.00 CARNATIONS— Standard (wbHc. VarH=t,es ^",^1 ...i ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! iiEm {K=- i2-toi8-mchncms;:::::: •■ White and Pink Kiliarney. :::: S l;5o F^!"'.;;:::::::;::::::::::: ■■•• S iioo ■iooS 3m sffingi!".'.'."' ■■:■■■■■ 6.00 to 8.00 '■™t'S'6°:So° 6.00 to 8.00 ST''"''"' ...per doz. 2.00 to 3.00 Mrs. Clias. RusseU, special 4.00 to e.oo l:g8S'8°:gg ".°S i^o .per bunch Nffim;:::::::::::::::;::::::: :::p;;doz' Mrs''Tatt;Vp.iiaI 6.00 to 7.60 Short 3.00 to 4.C0 Smliax . iSS^^*rr;,'•u"u^^■:::::::::•.::: ':^S l:gS Trailing ^butlis . .' ..per bunch ° ■■ AU the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 50 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Birti«iurg FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, ETC. Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers Winterson's Seed Store 166 North Wabash Ave. Chicago LILIES OF THE VALLEY FOR JUNE WEDDINGS BRUNS* CELEBRATED CHICAGO MARKET THE BEST LIKED VALLEY IN AMERICA (COLD STORAGE) $18.00 per 1000 S0.50 per 300 SS.OO per 250 FLORISTS' MONEY-MAKER $16.00 per 1000 $9.0O per 500 $2.00 per 100 H. N. BRUNS. 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago ■florists and growers have donated stock, also the seedsmen and nurserymen. The newspapers all made a prominent feature of this and a gala day was expected. Thaddeus N. Yates & Co. harve the contract this year for the planting of all the city parks, and are busily engaged upon it at present, and are supplying the thousands of plants required. Their entire place is devoted to these at this time of the year. This firm reports that the nursery department is also very busy, as the weather has been very conducive to this branch of the business. _ The landscape work is, however, not quite as brisk. Max Rothe finds business quite lively in the filling of window and porch boxes. and his greenhouses contain a splendid 'variety of plants suitable for this work. A peep in Emile Geschick's place is always worth while, and if there are not orchids, there are something else as good. Just now it is Tuberoses, and Begonias of the kind you generally meet with at exhibitions and at private places. They are worth a visit as are all the other hundred and one kinds of plants raised here, which are at their best. Two B'ord cars are another of Mr. Geschick's hobbies, one for business and one for pleasure. M. C. Wright, of the Philadelphia office of the Lord & Bumham Co., re- ports one of the busiest seasons for greenhouse building the local office has A. L RANDALL CC Wholesale Cut Flowei, Florists' Supplies Reciprocity— Saw It In the Bichange H.G.BERNIIi ^Wholesale Floit 1402 Pine Stit ST. LOUIS, M Magnolia leaves $1. 35 pt) Write them you read t WiETOR BROTHEF WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWER All Telegraph and Telephone Order? Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, B Please meation the Exchange when writin, Ferns for Dislu «3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000, each. BOSTON. Extra strong, 6-in., each WHITMAN!. Extra strong, 6-in..',.each.... Ernest Oechslin,mvER FOREST^ Reolprocltj— Saw It In the Bidiaiige ever had, and states a published would more than fill a page of The CHANGE, a few are given herei? C. Akehurst & Sons, White Marsh, four ' pipe frame houses, 36ft. x 1! each, also an additional house. Au Gontram, Hoknesburg, Pa., one frame house, 57ft. x 200ft. ; Soa Bros., Kennett Square, Pa., two frame bouses, 42ft. x 150ft. ; Way B Kennett Square, Pa., one iron fra 30ft. X 100ft. ; John R. Andre, town. Pa., pipe frame house, 34 x 2» R. F. Whitmer, Hatboro, Pa,, one framer, 54f t. x 150ft ; R. J. Orr, \ land, N. J., one iron framer 100ft.; John L. Ratcliffe, Richm Va., one pipe frame house, 35ft. x 2( and one 35f t. x 400ft. ; Lehr Brooklyn, Md., iron framer, S( 283ft.; Lehr & Fritz, Baltimore, iron framer, 50ft x 110ft. ; Bethl< Steel Co., South Bethlehem, Pa., framer, 25ft x 100ft Pennock Bros, had on display week an immense shield for the G Tomb on the Hudson. This is an an order from the George G. Meade, No. 7 of this city. It was compose red, white and blue immortelles senting the national coat of an the center of which was placed ture of General Grant surroundec Magnolia leaves, and the entire dl was edged with Magnolias. The stood about 6ft. high, and was about dn width ; it attracted no end tion. WiUiam Macrae Thompson, of P. M. Force, is steadily recovering his recent illness. He has been sper several days in the store this week. The Robert Craig Co. is drawing ■ ithe Norwood place for its foliage p! and a splendid collection is now assembled at the 49th st. hou: which Crotons and Dracaenas vie beauty of their coloring. The Spring rush is now on here in ( H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are now ing advance samples of noveltii supplies, selected by Harry Bayersdt now on his annual European trip. The Joseph Heacock Co. is this glazing its new house at Roelofs. was originally intended for Carnal but will be planted to Radiance and lingdon Roses. Alon* with bis large stock of Si plants, Charles Zimmer, West Coll wood, N. J., is featuring a fine 1( golden Privet and English Ivy. The Florists' Exchange 1309 FOR POT LOCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS Write for Catalogue and Ditcountt A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y,. Pearson Street POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS CAMBRIDGE. MASS. Established 1765 RED POTS That you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates — isn t that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous " M0&& AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. Oen'l Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 23 WEST 23rd STREET DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plan* Tub No.Dlam.Each Doz. 10 20 in. (1.4G $16.00 (130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 66.00 60 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 80 10 in. .38 4.00 A. DREER,«™f;J^u1.V\,E"s''""'- 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. „ CHICAGO and the WEST Wholesale and Retail Florists iVm. F. Schofield, the N. State st. flo- had the order from the City Coun- last week for the erection and decora- catafalque in the city hall in ich the remains of Samuel Melsen- 'g, Chicago's hero of Vera Cruz, lay in as an all-night job for several penters, decorators and florists. Mr. lofield also furnished a wreath for this asion for the City Council, in whiidi were 1500 American Beauty Eoses. Che John C. Moninger Co. report the er for an iron frame greenhouse 60ft. !60ft. for Broscheit & Son, New Cas- Pa., that has been received through New York' oflice. )hn Tiplady. the well known horti- turist who for some years past has charge of the A. B. Dick estate at I Forest, has tendered his resigna- to his employer, which will take ict June 1. Frank Kuehne, one of best known craftsmen in the Lake 5va neighborhood, will succeed Mr. •lady in the management of the A. B. ik estate. Mr. Kuehne has recently employed on some of the large es- in the vicinity of Oeonomowoe, , and was formerly with F. C. Coun- i at Lake Geneva. He was appointed Mr. Dick entirely on the recommenda- 1 of Mr. Tiplady, whom he desired old succeed him. Mr. Tiplady will enter into commercial life, which believes affords him better opportuni- private_ service. He has asso- :ed himself with the new corporation wn as the Chicago Feed and Fertil- Co., with main office at 810 Exchange , Union Stock Yards, and will give matter of florists' specialties in fer- :ers his complete attention for this ' company, beginning June 1. ^the greenhouses of C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St., the planting of win- ' boxes is in progress. Chas. Weiner, H grower, states that since the removal he many small homes that always had r little gardens, and their places now ' ig occupied by flat buildings, the trade in the vicinity is now confined to window box planting. R. C. Lund, the supt. of the grounds around the Sears-Roebuck establishment, has had a handsome display of Tulips for some weeks past that proved to be a great pleasure to its over 10,000 em- ployees and visitors daily. The early ones are now on the wane, but some good beds of Darwins are still in their prime. The Warren Park Floral Co., Cicero, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $2,500 and will do a general flo- rist and horticultural business. The in- corporators are John Grant, Alexander Grant and William Scott. While riding a motorcycle through Lincoln Park on an inspection trip, Carl Pappe, superintendent of trees and shrubs, was thrown from his machine on Friday and received serious injuries that may cause him the loss of his left eye. He was thrown head foremost against a water plug. Mr. Geo. Sykes, western representative of the Lord & Bumham Co., when seen at his office in the Rookery Building last week, states that the greenhouse con- struction business in this section was never better than it is at the present time. One or more contracts are being finished weekly, and new business keeps coming in so rapidly, which speaks well for the activity of aU lines of horticul- tural industry in the Middle West, and all sections tributary to Chicago. Some of the recent contracts for greenhouse construction that now appears on the books of this company were noted as fol- lows: Union Grove, Wis., the Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., three houses, each 57%J;350ft., iron frame with boiler house and work rooms attached. The concrete foundation for these houses is already laid, and work will be started im- mediatelv and pushed to an early comple- tion. St. Paul, Minn.. J. P. Miller, one 40ft.x200ft. iron frame commercial house; Greenfield, Mich., Thos. F. Brown, one house 72ft.x600ft. and one PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT MADE IN STANDARD SIZES OF 3-INCH TO 6-INCH The only paper pot ceive a Certificate of Mei from the Society of Ame: can Florists and Orname tal Horticulturists. A Waterproof Paper Pot It ia the pot that you / ftve been seeking, for it \ / oe« not fold up or come \ / part, and saves weight and w j--r— tt-t-^ / pace for the shipper. V^^^' Ask your seedsman or supply house. If they do - keep them, send your order direct. Samples furnished free. ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM E. SLLSN PEIRCE, ^IJiI^'H Give credit where credit la doe — Mention Exchange CDPr'IAI MrtXir'B WHllXDIN STANDARD POTS ARE POROUS. OrCCIAU fNLIII^C porous pots promote healthy growth WB promise to. AMD DO. SHIP ALL ORDERS THE SAME OPDPD DAY ORDER IS RECEIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. V/IVU-'l-IV WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713-19 Wharton Street, i« an Onler makw— i PHILADELPHIA, PA. STANDARD FLOWER POTS .56.00 1000 ready packed crates of Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans. Can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate as follows: 10003-inch S5.00 I 210 SJi-inch »3.78 ..4.88 I 8003H-inch 5.80 144 8-inch 8.M ... 6.25 ^t^^::::::::::.: liS i^o'-'-h *.» ...6.00 I 320 6-inct 4.51 I 60 8-inch 3.00 Our Specialty. Long Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS. - - - - Pottery. rORT EDWARD. N. Y. AUGUSTROLKER &. SONS. 51 Barclay Street. Ne 200D 1^-incb. ISOO 2-inch. . 1600 2>i-inch. 600 2H-inch York City. Agenta Syracuse Red Pots Prompt Service Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POHERY Crosby Paper Pots Bla money saver and better In every way than clay pots PRICES : F. O. B. Baltimore. Md., in I f 5000 and up : 3-in. SI. 65 ] 1000; 21^-in. S1.50 per 1000; 2- $1.35 per 1000. Prepaid by Parcel Post St of Mississippi Rivei I per 1000; 2H-in. S2. ;2-in. SI. 70 per 1000. Piicific Coast and Canada: 3-in. S2.60 per 1000; 2J^-in. S2.20 i 1000; 2-in. $1.85 per 1000. Philip Crosby & Son, BAiVffi.1iiD. 1 If you mention the Eschaage PAPER POTS For Growing For Shipping Sample, 1000, $1.50 FLETCHER & CO. Anbanitiale, Boston, Mass. Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRDTO to nock your greenhouses. Write for Catalogue Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres the l>ottom from ting. No chance for water to collect and rot the floor ware Mfg. Co. Toledo, Ohio. U. S. A Tbink of us. Write us. Try es. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 213-223 PearlSt. JVORRISTOWN. PA. Write them yon read this advt. In the Bzchsnge Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than nasslno value If, when orderlnq •lock of our advertisers, they will mention teeina the advt. In The Exchange. 310 The Florists' Exchange a LIQUID NICO-FUME 9? = PAPER THRIPS, . APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING-rUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Nl 1/ ^^^r IT ^r IVI The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants 11^^^ I 1^ ^L 1^ and Blooms. Skillfiilly extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined, 30% Strsnsth APHIS PUNK Prepared by THE it is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporiiss the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. One dozen sheets, 80 cents. . ._.i PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Act of 1910, U. S. No. M NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULHCING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Dacr,it!v. Promotes rapid, steady growth, Fcidtrani Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. NEW YORK STABLE MANURE 273 Washington St.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. CO. "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S TO BUCK THINGS UP." (Tt. Fruil Croioer, London.) CLAY'S FERTILIZER Is the World-Reaowned Plant Food SAFE SURE ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the following: New York — Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Brothers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co., The MacNiEf Horti- cultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpp Sl Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester— James Vick s Sons. Chicago — Vauphan's Seed Store. Bos- ton— Joseph Breck ^ Sons Co., R. & J Farquhar & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia- Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckert, Manufactured by C L A Y (a S O N Stratford. London, England POISON KIL-WORM POISON Destroys Worms, Ants, Golf. WUl help all around if ycra meutlon the Exdhange PLANTLIFE PI ANTI IFF li" Mveral advantagea over Uguid rLHW I Lirt inaeoticides on the market. Con- tainin^ refined tobacco dust mix with the sofl. acting as a at the same time dcstroyini in the ground before they ha- the plant. PLANTLIFE ^^.>|" '-."<"'">'. Mei Cricket Grounds, Parks and Lawns. to Snails. Does not injure Grass; causes the insects to come to the surface to die. (Must not One gallon Kll-Worm makes' 50 gallons liquid Tq"., SI.pO; Yi gal., Sl'.75; 1 gal., $3.00; 6 gals., POISON j^ I [,^[[|) POISON Grass, Weeds, Vines and Bushes from paths, etc. Saves expense of several men; can be applied with an ordinary sprinkling can. One gallon Kil-Weed makes 30 to 35 gallons liquid when mixed with water. 1 qt., 35c.; V2 gal., 60c.; 1 gal.. SI.OO; 5 gals,. $4.00; 10 gals., $7.50; 1 barrel, per gal.. 65c. LEMON OIL COMPANY, ^l"* 420 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Directions on every package; write for circular. GiTe credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange duaving • about OD freenhouses of up in bulk for greenhouse mt m packages for retail tradi ^ft of 100 Iba., $3.50 TH[ PlANTllff COMPANY,i^rY\J^.%^? Rtelproclt?— Saw It In the Eichange Scotch Soot Where there il « hooie that is inrt fufl of buds almost ready to show color, nothing will turn better color into the Bowet» than a little soot, that can be scattered over the benches before watering. The amount applied should not be excessive, aa the coot is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply just enough to blacken the surface of the sou in the benches, and let it go at that. Better little oftener than too much all at once. We ofler the genuine in oriftinal t2.75 per 112 Iba.; tl2.S0 per EM lbs. Stumpp ®. Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St.. NEW YORK FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE P'gJ^ A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 2Duane St.. New York 35ft. X 16Qft. — commercial houses. St. ■Toseph, Mo., the Stuppy Floral (Com- pany, one house 50ft.x350ft. iron frame; Kirkwood, Mo., W. J. Pilcher, one house, 72ft.x200ft. iron frame house ; Crown Point, Ind., Alois Frey, one iron frame house 40ft.x200ft; Redford, Mich., A. J. Stahelin, one house, 72ft.x400ft. iron frame, commercial; Crescent, Mo., J. T. Milligan, one iron frame house 50ft.xl50ft; Bay City, Mich., Boeh- ringer Bros., commercial range ; Dayton, O., H. Brietenstrater, and 0. F. Mahan, both of Dayton, two houses each ; St. Paul, Minn., J. F. Germann, and Alfred Perkins, hoth in St. Paul, one iron frame commercial house each. In the erection of houses on private estates there is just about as much activity as there is on the commercial side. Some of the contracts for private conservatories include an ornamental palm house and range of plant houses with outbuildings for Chas. H. Schweppe, Lake Forest, 111. Albert A. Sprague, Lake Bluff, 111., private conservatory and plant range ; J. J. Hill, St. Paul, a large ornamental range conservatory and plant houses: James Dunsmuir, Victoria, B. C, former governor of British Columbia, has placed an order for a conservatory and plant house which, when complete, will be the finest range of greenhouses in the Prov- ince ; H. M. Thompson, Milwaukee, Wis., conservatory and ornamental range ; Isaac Milbank, Los Angeles, Cal., curved roof iron frame conservatory ; State Col- lege, Pullman, Wash., range of plant houses ; Kentucky Agricultural Experi- mental Station, Lexington, Ky., range of houses. There are also contracts on hand for two or more greenhouses at various points in Minnesota, all in connection with the high schools at these points. Geo. Mattesen, of the Souster Green- houses, Elgin, III., was in the city the past week and states that trade is very good in his to^vn. He made a purchase of Bay trees and decorative plants while here. All the Illinois nurserymen report a splendid season's business. A representa- tive of the Saddler Nurseries, Blooming- ton, said. "All kinds of shrubs, ornamen- tal plants, flowers and garden plants have Bold well and all stock planted has been doing finely in the past few weeks. j This has been a good Spring for garden- ers and nurserymen, and we look forward to a most successful season in garden- ing." A representative of the Phoenix Nur- sery Co. said : "This is one of the most remarkable seasons we have ever experi- enced and should be a most profitable one for everybody. The rain of the past week has put the ground in fine condition and we expect a splendid growing season." A. M. Augustine of Normal says : "The recent rains and cool weather we .have had for the past few weeks are going to make one of the most profitable seasons for gardens and small fruits. The call for ornamental shrubs has been more than the supply on hand. All stock planted this season is doing well and the demand for hothouse plants such as Ge- raniums and other flowering stock will soon be very brisk." The Chicago chapter of the Wild Flow- ers . Preservation Society of America awarded the first prize of $25 for an essay on "How to save the wild flowers.' of Chicago and region," to Jane Ward, Hotel Plaza, New York. The second prize of $15 was awarded to Louise Hol- torf Wright, Maple ave., Berwyn. A large natural park was suggested in all the essays where the wild flowers could grow unmolested. M. Fink, of the Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Association, was back at his position in the store on Monday. He was laid up for a week with a badly bruised face, the result of a fall down stairs at his home on May 10. The second floor of the A. L. Randall Co. is now devoted exclusively to cut flowers. The end of this floor had been! given over to the supply line, but is now' added to the cut flower department. All] supplies and the office department is onj the third floor. The fifth fioor of thei Yale Building next door has been leased,! and will be used in connection with the supply department The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will hold its regular monthly meet- ing at the Tavern on W. Washington st on Thursday evening. May 21. Thi stated meetings of this association at< always held on the third Thursday ol each month. John Michelsen of the E. C. Amlinj' Co. states that the Peony crop is lateii this season than usual, but with regati: to the extent of the season's crop he doeii not consider it will vary much from las year. The first Shasta Daisies of thi season were received on Monday by thii house. The A. L. Randall Co. has been receiv. ing some splendid consignments of tb J. J. L. Mock Rose from Eastern grow ers that sell well under the more euphoni ous name of Queen Wilhelmina. It i a great keeper and stands shipping well as the stock is re-shipped from here t distant points in the South and West aW reaches customers in good conditioc Western growers like this Rose, but stat it is a Spring and Summer bloomer aa comes in at a time when Roses are, a a rule, not bringing good prices. From the announcement in our advei tising pages it will be seen that ii creased capital and new vigor is noi being put into the Chicago Feed and Fei tilizer Co., which will make specialitie in fertilizers for the fiorists' trade. F. i Markey and John Tiplady will be tli active members of this corporation, an their friends prophesy for them a proi perous future in this line of trade, i which they are both thoroughly informei W. D. Desmond of Minneapolis spei Sunday and Monday in the city visitic the wholesale trade. He returned Moi day evening, accompanied by Ernie Fa ley whom he secured while here to take position in his store. Ernie Farley well known to the trade in this city, ha' ing worked at various times in several ( the wholesale houses. He leaves hei with the best wishes of his many frieni for success in bis new location. Felix Reichling of Peter Beinberg, wholesale cut fiower department, stat' that his house will have a good cut' Carnations for Memorial Day. The fir cut of a large crop of young Amenra Beauty Rose stock wiU also be ready fi this occasion. Pyfer & Olsem have opened a new r taU store at 615 BaUroad st., Wilmetl which will be conducted in connecti; with their large greenhouses there. Mi Jennings, formerly in the cut flower bui ness at that place, has charge of tl, Pyfer & Olsem store. N. Weitor states that two of the large Carnation houses have been plant in Carnations direct from the flats. Se eral of the growers are planting a « houses with young stock without putSi it in the fields for a time. The planUi of young stock of American Beaui Roses is now in progress. Kdlani| planting wiU begin immediately an Memorial Day, to be followed a liti later by Chrysanthemums. V. Bezdek, formerly of the Northwei em Floral Co. of Wilmette, is grom some fine Carnations and Sweet Peas his new place at Gross Point. He 1 about 50,000 sq. ft of glass with all mc em improvements, and sends some go stock to this market daily. A. T. Pyfer has bought a new home Wilmette and will move his fanuly tb( about July 1. , Wciland & Risch are cutting some t Gladioli America, Chicago White a Mrs. Francis King. In Snapdragons a ay 23, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1311 he Recognized Standard Insecticide N. Craig writes in " Florists' Review " (March •" '" ' 1 greenhouse plants is not easy ' * ' ufficiently strong tale, and if you will apply it according directions you will kill and loosen the scales, al- gh they will not fall off, as will .some other It will only require the hose to wash off dead :medy that is efficient in destroying scale will y Green, Black, White Fly, Red Spider, inps and Mealy Bug. $1.00 per quart, $2.50 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy Mildew, Rust and Bench ingi. 75c. per quart, $2.00 per gallon. VERMINE will destroy Root Maggots. Eel, ind Cut Worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart, per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all Hard ;ale and Red Spider on fruit and ornamental ;s and bushes. $1.50 per gallon, 10 gallons 1.00, 50 gaUons $37.50. NIKOTIANA— a 12 per cent. Nicotine for migating over small lamps or by paintmg on pipes. $1.50 per quart, $4.50 per gallon. For Sal< PHINE MANUfACTURING CO. lanufacturera of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. Canadian Agents upuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Ld. Montreal, Que- Toronto, Ont. British Distributors Sritish k American Fertilizing Company l^iverpool, England Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschange PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground from {^ the dung balls on the fleece ; there E some short wool in it. Sl.OO per lOOlb: $16.00 per ton. F. O. B. cars. Sei postal for sample. LEAF-MOLD, two-bushel bags, 75 cenl J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway JOMERVILLE, (Winter Hill), MASS. Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange tind Your Florists' Exchange We offer you the beat and simplest inder made for the purpose. It will jBt you One Dollar, postpaid. You need it. Our publication is too luable to be thrown away after on* rusal. Nothing eo convincing of the "uth of this statement as the index we ill send you at the completion of each olume, thus giving you immediate iference to countless cultural facts, data, Ic, enumerated during that period. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQB tliey have a fine strain ; a rich, deep pink variety is in good demand. Visitors during the week : L. Ohris- man, Iowa Floral Co., Des Moines, la. ; Ralph Zetlitz, Lima, C, W. D. Des- mond, Minneapolis, Minn. ; Geo. Matte- sen, Elgin, 111. Cincinnati, 0. The Market The weather has opened up and enabled the plant men to get to work. Up to last week we had had some very fine weather in spots, but each of these would he followed by more or less pro- tracted spells of cold and rain. For the past fortnight, however, the weather has been excellent. Cut fiower business last w-eek was good. The supply was an ordinarily ade- quate one, that was fairly well taken up by the buyers both in and out of town. The present supply of good Roses is just about sufficient for requirements. Car- nations continue to sell well and since Mother's Day all of them, if any good at all, have been wanted. The prices are satisfactory. The Lily market is still a little crowded, but not nearly as badly as before, and the chances are that by the end of the week the supply will be nearly back to normal. Large quantities of Lily of the Valley may be had. The orchid supply is also good. Other of- ferings include Callas, Sweet Peas, Iris, Pansies and Stocks. The supply of greens is large and adequate. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange has been having some very fine Lily of the Valley. Julius Baer has a large decoration on for the end of this week in which blue (Cornflower) is the prevailing color. The B. G. Hill Floral Co. has been having some very fine Roses, particularly Killarney and Richmond. Visitors were : Milton Alexander of Lion & Co., New York, and A. C. Leedle and Chas. P. Brunner, Springfield, Ohio. Teddy. Indianapolis, Ind. The Market The flower business is moving along nicely, there being just enough trade to keep everyone occupied. Funeral work has been plentiful and well dis- tributed among the several retail shops. There is no trouble experienced in ob- taining a plentiful supply of good stock at the market prices. A few odd flowers, such as Campanula at 50c. per plant, wholesale. Peach-blos- som Gladiolus at $2 to $3 per 100, Span- per 100 and Antir- per 100, makes the sale of flowers much more pleasant. The supply of Roses is excellent, new and old varieties being plentiful enough for all demands. Select long stemmed stock brings $5 to $7 per 100; medium, $3 to $4 per 100, and short, $1 to $2. Thrips have destroyed many of the Carnations of the better quality in this locality. The wholesale figure has been reduced to $2, $2.50 and $3 per 100, the retail figure to 50c. and 75c. per dozen. Calla and Harrisii Lilies are still abun- dant at 10 per 100. Field grown Lily of the Valley is in prime quality at $7.50 to $10 per 1000 in neat bunches of 50 each. The outlook for Memorial Day, from a grower's viewpoint, is glorious. All kind of Summer stock is coming on at a great pace, and the Peony season will be in full swing. There is an enormous lot of Peonies grown in this vicinity, and it is doubtful if the market wiU con- sume half of them properly. Notes E. J. Famey reports business as exceUent with M. Rice & Co. of Philadel- phia and is booking orders in this vicin- ity. The planting out season is in full swing, and promises to eclipse other years. The supply of bedding plants, particularly Petunias, Coleus and Ge- raniums, is not too plentiful and a stiff retail price is already being asked. Tom- linson Hall Market is filled to overflowing with all kinds of shrubbery and bedding stock, the sale of which is reported good. A meeting of the flower show commit- tee has been called by Chairman A. F. J. Baur for some time in June. There are several important matters to be looked after. The Smith & Young Co. has been re- ANNOUNCEMENT The ChicagoFeedand Fertilizer Co. ORIGINATORS OF DEODORIZED FERTILIZERS Incorporated, April Capital Stock, $100,000 JOHN P. BOWLES, President F. S. MARKEV, Vice-President CHAS. GOEPPER, Treasurer W. R. LOVE, Secretary J. E. MOORE, Manager THE incorporators have all been identified with the Fertilizer trade of Chicago for many years. F. S. Markey, Vice-Presi- dent, was formerly Vice-President of the Farmers' and Florists' Tankage Fertilizer Co. The Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. are already well known to the trade, but now intend to enter a broader field for their opera- tions, having ample capital behind them to place their business in the front ranks as speciaUsts in Fertilizers. Specialties in Fertilizers for the Florists' trade will be one of the chief features of this new corporation. Fertilizers will be prepared to suit the different requirements of plant life and the various con- ditions of soil. A warehouse will be established in one of the large Eastern cities, where the products of this company will be kept in stock for the convenience of the Eastern trade. Further announcements later. Address all corresponde to Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. Main Office, 810 Exchange Avenue, Union Stock Yards CHICAGO i?m\M'?ow]»E» (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. Bag on Cars Mount Vernon, N. lEDSMENCANNOT_SELL IT JTO' Y H you dis»»1^ffiM»!#r«fflm will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back THE H. A. STOOTHOFF ft CO.. MOUNT VifRNON. N. Y. to Burn, and ceiving consignments of some extra long, fine Carnations during the past week. The Peony season looks as though it will begin in earnest a week before Me- morial Day. Preparations are being made to ship a quantity of flowers to sur- rounding markets not so well supplied as Indianapolis. The city police department last week ordered the side walks to be cleared of Boxwoods, Laurels, etc., in front of the florists' establishments. These trees have generally been regarded as an orna- ment and an asset to the public. It is diflicult to understand why such an un- reasonable order is enforced. Bertermann Bros. Co.'s telegraph de- livery window is carefully looked after by Mr. Thomas, so that it attracts a great deal of attention. A. Wiegand & Sons' Co. is extremely busy with the bedding season and a full run of funeral work. I. B. East, West, North, South— The National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our slogan can be found than the fact that although the headquarters of The Fr.OKiSTS' Exchange happen to be in New York City, from which center we re- ceive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our subscribers that they make all their pur- chases from that city, to the detriment of valued advertisers located elsewhere. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.Jf TOBACCO DUST, 2c. Ib.£ loi' TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ^.1%. TOBACCO STEMS, 50c. ^^■^■- '" J. I. ratDMAN, ^»|,1f.5o''KlTN°;"N™r*''^ Write them yon read this e I the Exchange BIG BLOOMS Hudson Carbon Co.,Ballston Spa.,M.Y. SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE.— The Florists' Exchange Is a trade paper, and Its advs. quote wholesale prices. For Copies should not be left lying where they will be seen by outsiders, nor should they on any account be used as wrapping op packing material. Further, the fact that a purchaser not In the trade may seek to obtain goods at trade prices by no meana compels you to sell him at wholesale. 312 The Florists' Exchange Our Bent Eave Greenhouse METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. PATENTED AND PENDING Iron Frame, Curved Eave and Semi-Iron Greenhouses Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers Hotbed Sash, Glass, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange GREENHOUSE LUMBER 1866-1914 SPOT CLEAR HOTBED SASH PECKY CYPRESS SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, O. 7 It In the Exchaage Greenhouse Shading AFTER many years of CKperience in greenhouse work with Lord & Bumham Company, in the glazing and Painting department, I am convinced that what is needed most is a good shading, and I am pleased to tell you that I have the real thing which you are all looking for. My shading is beneficial to the paint- nseedoil; it is also beneficial to thi lass- You will be surprised by the bril ancy leftinthe^Ia; ush; I prefer the s when the si I removed. Made up in gallon cans. Colors : light green, blue and pure white. If you will give i^ "^ -' ' ' that it has proven i E. A. LIPPMAN, Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange CLAY TILE BENCHES Low factory cost of material. -will last a tifetime. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. Order Now I 468 W. Erie St. cmCAGO I Write them you read this t For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and aU otlier purposes. Get our azures before buylnn. Estimates freely given GLASS N.C0WEN'SS0N, Detroit, Mich. Future of Mother's Day Tile cold spell of last week finished up witli a downpour of rain, lasting sev- eial days, and breaking a 42 year record. Now we have the silver lining of the dark cloud We have fine, warm Spring weather which keeps all of us on the jump to hand out Geraniums and other things for flower beds innumerable. Yet the busiest man in the city this week IS Ml Bloy, who has his annual sale of bedding stock, and a long line of custo- mers stictches from his greenhouses out and up along the sidewalk. Market conditions in general are quite healthy; there are no large so- ciety functions in sight, except perhaps thiee larger sized weddings, 'but we have a rig'ht to belie-ve that a s^teady stream of small weddings will keep all of us going until vacation time. In looking over the market reports re- gaidrng Mother's Day we cannot help becommg somewhat apprehensive as to the future of this new, yet already very well established holiday. Of course we all know of the law of supply and de- mand and we are sophisticated enough to know that this lajw is very often in- voked to cover up some very shady trans- ictions We are also to be counted as the very last who would deny even the smallest gam, either to the grower or the ictiiler \et for that very same reason we believe that wholesale prices for white Carnations on Mother's Day at I'll I per 100, and consequent retail prices, ale absolutely suicidal. Let us be reasonable and not kill a good thing W'ith our eyes open. The people will not stand for such a thing; it IS absurd and absolutely uncalled for. lou may invoke the law of sujvply and demand and any other law if yon like, but your customer wUl simply refuse. Even if stock is scarce it is not making money either for the grower or retailer to take advantage and exert a demand (or a pound of flesh. That style of doino- business is old and long discarded, and growers as well as retailers should have learned by this time that the good and solid foundation does not lie in the maxim to get all you can, but rather to give aU you can. It seems very shortsighted, indeed, to w-ork hand and foot to establish a spe- cial feature, and just about the time that Mother's Day begins to be one of harvest for us, try to bolster up prices to the Christmas level. Please be reasonable ; it's a pity if you don't. Mother's Day will beat Valentine's Day, 100 to 1, in a few years if prices ai-e kept within the reach of all, and remember Valentine's Day is not what it ought to be, by far, but at that time of the year prices cannot be kept down very low because of the high cost of produc- tion, but Mother's Day is entirely dif- ferent. Of course if you want to be shortsighted, persist in it, but do not crow if a few years hence the bookseller, pic- turemaker and artificial flower man gets the dollars which should be yours, but are not, because of the greed in the past. Feank DaNzeb. Kansas City, Mo. Business in Kansas City experienced a slight depression following Mother's Day. Stock was short, however. Prospects are excellent, demand for school commence- ments and other activities which usually attend the ending of the school year being expected to begin in the immediate fu- ture. Stock is likely to be plentiful for these occasions, Carnations, among other blooms, now coming in well. Many local greenhouse men are doing their Spring planting and are thus highly active in an effort to take care of both producing and sales work. This situation seems to em- phasize the fact that it is wise to have the two phases of the business absolutely divorced. After an illness of several weeks' dura- tion, Mrs. Florence Fowler, former secre- tary of the local club, has resumed her duties at T. J. Noll & Co. Fred Fromhold, of the W. L. Rock Flower Co., with Glenn K. Parker, of the Ivellogg Flower & Plant Co., visited the greenhouses of the latter at Pleasant Hill, Mo., during the past week. The growing establishment is one of the lar- gest in Missouri, boasting more than 300,000 sq. ft. of glass. A grocers' organization in Kansas City is waging a fight against Sunday busi- ness, and it is possible that the old Sun- day "blue laws" will be enacted once more. The Kansas City Florists' Club probably will not take up the matter, as it has tabooed discussions of questions likely to cause friction among the mem- bers. After a year's service with Henry Kusik & Co., Robert McGrall has re- signed as chief clerk and has joined the staff of Edward A. Humfeld. The va- cancy at Kusiks probably will not be filled immediately, in view of the ap- proach of Summer. Some unfavorable comment was made following Mother's Day on the prices charged by the local trade for Carnations. One writer, in a communication to the Kansas City Post, asserted that 25c. a dozen was a fair price for Carnations. It is pointed out by retail florists that the wholesale price was $6 per hundred and that the writer's ideas of the values of flowers were not gained from actual ex- perience. No action was taken to re- fute the statement of the anonymous cor- respondent, however, and public opinion therefore remains unaltered. The Kansas City Florists' Club is contemplating the appointment of a press or publicity com- mittee as a result of the incident. W. A. Bollinger, proprietor of the Rosery, of Topeka, Kan., recently was appointed a member of the committee on decorations for dedication week at the liansas capital. The establishment of the Costello- Moore Floral Co. at 3 West Twelfth st. has undergone a thorough renovation, and now presents an exceptionally attrac- tive appearance. White enamel was used chiefly on the interior. The refrigerat- ing facilities also were enlarged. Edward Humfeld, who has furnished plants at Electric Park for the past twenty years, completed his labor in ample time for the opening of the Sum- mer resort on May 17. The well known florist planted 28,000 bulbs, about 3000 more than were set out in 1913. Mr. Humfeld has the contract for such a period as he cares to handle it. M. E. C. St. Louis, Mo. The Market This has been a bad week for flow- ers, and from all sources there has not been a great deal of business in any par- ticular line. Some few commencements, weddings and funerals accounted for the trade. Am. Beauty Roses are plentiful and sell fairly well at prices ranging from 3c. to 15c. Killamey, Richmond and Ward, are all plentiful and prices rule low at from 2c. to 8c. Carnations are very abundant and are steadily going down. The best stock brings 2c. and from that down to %c. Sweet Peas are now somewhat scarce, and the best grades clean up quickly at 50c., 60c. and 75c. per 100. Irises go slow at 3c. Snapdragon sells well at Jrom 3e. to Be. There is a nice assortment of this good flower on St. Louis market at pres- ent. Pyrethrum and Daisies are available and sell fairly weU at $1 per 100. Lilies hold up to 10c. and 12%c., and go with a fairly good call. Greens are plentiful. Notes The St. Louis Florists' Club held its May meeting last Thursday and it proved very interesting. The club will hold its annua! banquet at the Jefferson Hotel on June 24. The trustees will get together and announce the location and date of the annual picnic which, in all probability, will be held in the latter part of July. State Vice-Pres. R. J. Windier made a brief address regarding S. A. F. mat- ters, and also invited members of the S. A. F. who are not members of the club to come to the June meeting, as he has some important measures to put up to them. About 25 members were present, and an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Wm. Mehl is now planting the spacious garden surrounding the home of Eddie Faust, and is making a splendid job of it. Mr. iVIehl does a great deal of work of this character and is a leader in the pro- fession of landscape gardening. Rudolph Strehle is busy planting, par- ticularly in the South end of the town. The Florists' Exchange 1313 EvANS-ZO"" Century Arm HAVE STOOD TWO COURTS AND PERPETUAL INJUNCTION GRANTED AGAINST ALL INFRINGEMENTS Quaker City Machine Co., jf\^ ifc CHALLENGE ied a RED DEVIL you don t know what glass cutter economy is ,e will send a sample oi the standard of the wor SMITH & HEMfcPJWAY COMPANY mm WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR'SALE Rethreaded, thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths It will pay to correspond with us ALBERT © DAVIDSON where he does a great deal of work for the brewery interests. Scrugg & Vandevoorst had a large wed- ding decoration at the Cathedral last Saturday. Pageant Week will call for a large amount of flowers. Ostertag Bros, are doing a great deal of downtown hotel work in window Kalisch Bros, are putting up some nice window displays and have some excellent Hydrangeas. They expect a la ness on Memorial Day, " large O. K. brittle. nithout .^ occurs with hard putty. Lasts lonfter than putty. Easy to apply. Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange GLASS In all sizes and qualities, for all purposes; in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock always on hand. Royal Glass Works Shower Sprayers Reade & McKenna ; advt. In the Exchange GLASS One Box to a Carload At Lowest Prices L. SOLOMON © SON 199-201 Wooster St., New York City Milwaukee, Wis. j Tie Market This week opened cold and dark, with very little stock in the market and prices well maintained. Wholesale houses experienced a Mother's Day clear- ing such as they have not seen for months. Everything was cut so close that bright sunny weather is sadly needed to encourage a fresh supply. There is a good demand for Roses but mostly short from the South. Before the end of th( present week the shipments will be going into storage in preparation for the next big holiday, Memorial Day. There is an increased supply of Gladioli, Spanish Iris and Snapdragon, the latter not being up to the best quality. Carnations which were selling for 8c., have gone down to 5c. Holton & Hunkel report trade a little slow the past week. Their Carnations and Roses are in fine shape and bring top notch prices. Gus Rusch Co. is still able to supply the market with the finest Snapdragon and yellow Marguerites, of which the de- mand has been great the past week. The new greenhouses of Patrick Cudahy, millionaire packer, at Cudahy, Wis., are completed. There will be four houses •54ft.x260ft. These houses will be devoted to the production of Carnations, American Beauty and other Roses. Mr. Cudahy is also going in for dairy farm- ing and will therefore be well supplied with manure. G. W. Scott -has been en- gaged to take charge of the greenhouses. Currie Bros. Co. has been less busy ex- cept for funeral work. The company made a cover of pink and white Sweet Peas on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. .Tames Currie have gone to Indianapolis to spend a week with their daughter. Mr. Zinder of Roger Park. III., spent the past week with Fred Holton. Mr. OUinger of Chicago called on his many friends last Friday. Baumgarten Floral Co. has moved to the store several doors from the old stand to be nearer the corners. M. O. S. Dodd Standard Greenhouses as muclt light as good, durable . THREE TYPES: IRON FRAME SEMI-IRON FRAME WOOD CONSTRUCTION Greenhouse Heating Specialist IDEAL BOILERS IDEAL HEATING CHARLES H. DODD, JERSEY CITY, N. J. HOT BED The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. AT PRICES 3075 South Spaalding Ave. CHICAGO SflSH GnmisEMAiBiui^lloi-BBiSisH ^gl§ of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red (edar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Bcst.^Our Prices Rlglit A. DIETSCH CO.. 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, III HIGHEST PRICED ™ CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers IRON or WOOD SASH BARS II lengths up to 32 feet. ' detail furnished, or will :ut nmtcrials ready for ei FrankVanAsschcfl-Ji — PIPE — Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads' and couplings, 14-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 PfAf f & KfNDAll, ferry i foaudry Sts., Newark. N. I. Greenhouse Construction Boilers Get our catalogue before you figure Get our figures before'you buy JOHN C. MONINGER CO., CHICAGO 906 BLACKHAWK STREET Everything for the Greenhouse Reciprocity — Saw it In the Excbapge BUY YOUR GREENHOUSE GLASS rtpaii or new wort of the old rriiable house cl C S. WEBBER dfc OO. ,New ToA Lowest Pilesa on fho ExHian.* Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS I 1314 The Florists' Exchange PROFITS in greenhouses, like in most all cases, depend to a great extent on how long the house lasts. Why not invest in a house with long lasting material ? Try the GARLAND CAST IRON (illTTER It will not rust out, and is guaranteed to give satisfaction in every way. Give us a chance to figure with you on your next greenhouse. We furnish everything. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co. DES PLAINES, ILL. !Lk To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ttv/iNac(.. ■«»«». Greenhouse GLASS EJfeUrp;!?.?^'"' SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, 111. Olve credit where credit is doe — MentloD Excban^e The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roo£ Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. circulars DILL/£R* CASK£ I (di. Iv££rl JEXmNGSBROS. IF YOU WANT THE BEST I fruils& Vegetables Under Glass William Turner Price $5.00 A. T. DB LA MARB PTG. * PUB. CO 2 to 8 Duane Streat, N«w York GLASS For and Hot-Bed Sashes DC had by mail, and it We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carload on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc. t where credit Is due— Mentio: m D [Write for^^H 7] these free irri- ^^H ^^ gation bookleto^l i b m TheSkinner^H Irrigation ^M Dapt. D^^H Reciprocity — Saw 1 PACIFIC DAST SanFraiicisco,Cal. Business this week has made a little improvement over last, and the same general depression is felt. Sunday, being Mother's Day, trade picked up somewhat, especially in white stock, and there was plenty to be had. It seems almost de- plorable that conditions should be such with such a wealth of stock on the mar- ket, but it is the slump between Easter and Memorial Day. Peas at this writing are at their prime and excellent Spencers are to be had retail at 15c. a bunch, two for 25c. Spencers are coming in with longer stems than ever before and are iine sellers. Gladioli are in profusion and are selling for 35c. to 50c. a doz. The choicer colors such as salmon and red, and some of the long stemmed variegated ones, bring a higher price, selling all the way from 75c. to $1.50. Their coming \ takes the place of the Irises which are i now on the ebb, with the exception of ' wliite and yellow varieties. I Cut Lilies still hang on but they are j mostly shorts. There are, however, quite i a few of the St Joseph Lilies (the genuine Easter Lily) and they work in well on funeral work, but aside from that only a few are sold. There are some ex- | cellent Roses to be had this week. Mary- j land, Radiance. Prima Donna, Killarney ! Queen, Kaiserin, and Brunner are all i fine and there is an abundance of them. They are bringing their usual prices. Am. Beauty is especially fine, and the best retail at $4 and $5. Carnations are plentiful and have im- proved somewhat. There is also a larger variety of color. Cattl£yas now are of good quality and are somewhat plentiful. C. Mossiifi constitute the greater share, while some early gigas are already ap- ' pearing. Potted Rhododendrons are about over THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is the only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Car* nations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified AdvertisemenU tisements, and with no extra cost, ex- cept to us. Can you think of better ad- vertising service than this? A. T. DK LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. now, but in their stead there are a great many Tausendschon reappearing. Potted Hydrangeas are likewise coming in again, they having disappeared for a time after Easter. Scabiosa, Sweet William, Sweet Sul- tan, Gypsophila, Shirley Poppies, and other such commodities that sell by the bunch are plentiful and form a larger range of color and price for the pur- chaser. Pacific Coast Hort. Soc.'s Banqnet The annual banquet of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society was given on May 9, in the Red Room of the Fair- mount Hotel. A large percentage of the society was present and represented the leading florists and nurserymen of this part of the State. The table decorations were exceptionally rich, and no pains were spared. A. O. Stein had a hand- some table, using Beauty, and entertained 14 people. Frank Pelicano decorated a table with yellow Roses and it received much admiration. At the table of H. Plath, the president of the society (in the photograph it is to the right of the cen- ter next the window) were some well known men of the trade. They are Donald McLaren, Daniel MacRorie, J. R. Fotheringham, Angelo Rossi, W. A. HofonghofE and Professor Gregg of the Tniversity of California. The last named, although in no way connected with the trade, has been kind enough to favor the Society with speeches and lec- tures. We might mention here for the benefit of those who do not already know, that Mr. Fotheringham has selected this point for his headquarters and home. Several good speeches were given, and Pearce-buiH Greenhouse Second-ltand Pipe Wrfte for Butletl I of Pipe uplcd read^ .^ i. suitable f< r System of )n threaded Tanks of all s Quotation given on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Mass. May 23, 1914,. The Florists' Exchange 1315 the balance o£ tbe evening was spent in dancing. Mr. Stein and Iiis wife intro- duced some new steps of tlie tango wliieli tliey did togetliei- so well that they are worthy of mention. Tlie Fairmont Floral Co., in Powell St., reports that business is good, espe- cially the transient trade. They promise to have their new Garford delivery car out by Memorial Day. Patrick Orr cf this firm is planning to go on his vacation to the Yosemite Valley. He will leave the first of the month with his wife. William Macmillan Brown, foreman of tbe nurseries of the MacRorie-Mc- Laren Co., at San Mateo, was married the latter part of this week and has left with his bride on their honeymoon. Mrs. Brown just arrived here Wednesday from her trip across the continent, her home being Boston. Prank Pelicano is bringing in some fine long stemmed Watsonias this week from bis nursery out on Mission st. They are tbe best seen here this year. L. Picetti, who is managing the Em- porium Department of C. C. Navlet Co. of San Jose and San Francisco, reports excellent business activity during tbe last five days. Some of his best movers are ; Spii*a3a Japonica, Farfugium, Pansy plants, and Asters. Mr. Picetti says he sold more Asters this season than in tbe last five years put together. He is at present establishing large plants of As- paragus Sprengeri which he expects to grow in tubs for porch and entrance plants. Professor Gregg and Professor Stevens together with W. A. Hofinghoff expect to start soon on a trip South. They intend taking in the country surrounding Santa Barbara, the Santa Cruz Islands, Los Angeles, and as far South as San Diego. G. A. Dailet. Wi ity, itli Portland, Ore. Geo. W. Betz, 23 years old, single, and manager and part owner of the estab- of Geo. Betz & Son, florists, of companion, were slowly burned to death on Sunday afternoon. May 10, while on their return from Vancouver in an auto- motile owned by Mr. Betz. It appears that the machine skidded, bumping into a tree and overturned. Betz and his companion were pinned down, one being wedged between the frame and a huge rock, the other being held on to the steering gear and, in this position, both were slowly burned to death through the gasoline from the fuel tank igniting from the oil tail light of tbe machine. Two other men in the car at tbe time had miraculous escapes. Mother's Day proved a fast seller of cut flowers, Carnations being sold all over town ; whites were very scarce. Roses were fine and plentiful. Good prices were paid on all stock. Los Angeles, Cal, — March 30 has been set aside as Poppy Day at tbe Panama-Pacific Exposition. A Poppy carnival will be held in Santa Clara County, April 1-3, 1915. Suggestions have been made by the California Poppy League for tbe gathering of Poppy seed at once so that it may be sown in Fall, along tbe railroad tracks and highways so as to be seen by the visitors to the State during the exposition year. Chico, Cal. — The high north winds recently have been particularly hard on young nursery stock. The young June buds have made a remarkable growth this season, making mostly three and four feet growths. Being now full of sap they easily break and blocks of thousands of these trees have gone down before the strong winds. The Cbico Nursery Co. estimates its loss at over $4000, and other nurseries have lost in proportion. Santa Barbara, Cal. — F. F. Pea- body, of New York, is astonishing Santa Barbara by moving a fifteen year old Orange grove, tree by tree, from this city to his new Winter home on the summit of Eucalyptus Hill, a few miles distant. The removal began on May 14, a small army of men being employed. When all Uie grove is moved, many large palms, 50ft. or more in height, will also follow. Everybody Says So, Too I could not get along without The Ex- change, and look for its coming every Saturday morning. — C. B. Emmons, Pittsford, N. Y. Lutton Iron Frame Houses jlF you want construction that produce for you the best results and absolute freedom from repairs, then you had better consult with us. I^^l That is just the kind of work that has so firmly established the Lutton reputation. We won't estimate on anything but the best. No fancy materials or unnecessary ornamentations, but a good, common-sense STRUCTURE that will endure the destructive conditions that greenhouses are subjected to. We will erect the work for you complete anywhere, or we will furnish the materials only. WILLIAM H. LUTTON CO., jersIy citT.nj. Heating Queries ons for Heating Prol :p give the followini ^ . . Heating Prob- Length, width, height i _„ fflass on sides, glass on ends, position of regards points of compass, grade of hoi 1 regarding 10ft.x25ft. Both end; with buildings, roof closely fitted heavy glass. I also have one of glass from northwest :s are exposed bo of ridge, broadside vill have one end est, glass to level southeast, height Bft., with 2ft. of how much l%in. or 21n. pipe i with Sin. flue running throng ter of a 15ft.x3Bft. house, to deg. or 60 deg. when mercury at zero, also capacity of boil 15ft.x3Bft. the 12ft.x3Bft. lean-to _ . ^ ft. of l%ln 10ft..x25ft. even span house v quire 167 sq. ft. of radiation, wl equal to 267 lin. ft. of 2in. pipe, -" lyoin. pipe. The e to be built agair will require 252 of radiation, which is equal to 4 ft. of 2in, pipe or 5p4ft. of ly^in flue yc IBft.xSBft. house. The heat from flue would depend on the tempei ! of the gases from the boiler: t is not taken into consideration and a 20 per cent, surplus boiler capac- ity, would require a boiler that would heat 825 sq. ft. of radiation in a green- S. Jacobs & Sons 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. DON'T FORGET THE I HONTSCH I I BOILER i i K."'' Water Grate [ J. P. DAHLBORN & CO. = General Afients I 2d & Monroe Sts.. HOBOKEN, N. J. ■Hi^ifl KING THE NAME THAT ASSURES "THE MOST FOR THE MONEY" IN GREENHOUSES KING CONSTRUCTION CO. hi3 fldTt. In the Excban, Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS. 1316 The Florists' Exchange May 23, 1914. A Range New York City FAR above the hurly-burly of noisy, bustling New York, Mr. C. C. Treple has this range of houses on top of Bloomingdale Bros, store at Fifty-ninth Street. Eighteen years ago we built the first houses and have continued adding to them. Two, we recently completed, 26 feet wide and 52 feet long. We consider this a pretty good rec- ommendation for our construction — eighteen years of hard usage. There is probably not another greenhouse in the country that has had the number of people visit it. Today, outside of the minor repairs, the original houses are as good as the day they were built. We tell you all this just to show you the variety of greenhouse building problems we are continually solving sfully. of Greenhouses on Top of a Store 200 Feet Above the Street In these houses many of the flowers are grown that are sold in the flower shop on the ground floor. This flower garden on the roof gives people a chance to see how flowers and plants are grown. It also gives a prospective purchaser of a greenhouse a chance to see a greenhouse built in its entirety. It shows you the superstructure, plant benches, and heating apparatus. Besides running this shop and range of houses, Mr. Treple also conducts the flower store at Abraham & Strauss in Brooklyn; Gimbel Bros., 33rd St. & 6th Ave., New York, and has recently opened a new one at 89th St. & Broadway. We hope that when you are ready to build your greenhouse, you will think of us as the builders. When you are ready to talk it over — say when and where and we'll be there. Tofd,^fWnhamlo. OFFICES 1 42dSiieel Bids. PHILADELPHIA Franklin Bank Bids- FACTORIES : Irvini CHICAGO ROCHESTER Rookery Bids. Granite Bids. M. Y., Des Plaine.. III. A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SiSl auo)^,. 3 ,j f^oE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII NO. 22 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MAY 30, 1914 One Dollar per Annum New Rose, Killarney Brilliant The Most Valuable Rose Introduced in Many Years WE consider this new Rose — a sport from the original pink Killar- ney— the most vahiable Rose that has been introduced in many years. It is well named Killarney Brilliant, on account of its brilliant color. It is a great improvement on the original pink Killarney;' first, because of its much more brilliant color, it being almost crimson in bright weather, while in Midwinter — in dull, cloudy and foggy weather — when the original pink Killarney loses its brilMancy and becomes badly faded, IviUamey BrilMant is as bright and deep a pink as the original variety at its best. In addition to its great superiority in color, the flower is almost twice as large, having from twenty-five to forty full- sized petals. It has the same desirable color that Killarney Queen possesses, but has double the number of petals, making it a very double and a fuller flower; is also very much more productive, having same habit of growth and same freedom of bloom as its parent. We have watched Killarney Brilliant growing during the past Winter, planted in the same house with the original and the double pink Kil- larney, and when those varieties faded so as to be almost unmarketable, Killarney BriUiant was superb. We are thoroughly convinced that it will immediately supplant the original Killarney as the standard market variety, and that every up-to-date grower will be compelled to plant it, on account of its great superiority. A prominent Rose grower, who has seen it growing, says it is the only Rose he has ever seen that needs no advertising; it sells itself. Ready for Delivery now. Strong, grafted plants, $7.50 per dozen, $35.00 per 100, $300.00 F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NEW YORK : in tlie Exchange BUY NOW "IIIIK^ Grow something in your greenhouses while empty. To get in a crop of Lilies from cold .storage bulbs means fifteen to seventeen weeks. Special offer in Cold Storage Lilies as long as they last : GIGANTEUMS, 7 9-inch, 300 to case, S17.00 per case. GIGANTEUMS, 8.9-inch, 260 to case, S20.00 per case. MAGNIFICTJM, 8/9-ineh, 200 to case, $11.00 per case. 3 per cent, discount cash with orders. Do not let the other dealers teU you that our bulbs are not as good as theirs* We guarantee oar bulbs. We do not pa.v traveUng men expenses and that is the reason we are able to offer you these low prices. Try a case or two ! ' yourself. Cemetery "or Lawn Cut Flower Vases :e or Green Enameled (Peterson Patent) perfect satisfaction to your Made sizes at the following No. 1 per dozen $2.00 per 100, $15.00 Less 10 per cent. No. 2 per dozen $1.60 per 100, $12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole owners of Carried by all the leading i3orists' supply houses in the country. WM. F. KASTING CO., ^P?^T^. 'i > credit la dne — Mention 1 SoiiieA.N.Pierson Specials TVT'E are offering in the classified columns of "^ this paper, a list of ready-for-delivery Spring stock in Roses, Chrysanthemums and Bedding Plants. Notice the opportunity to buy Alice Salomon, Golden Salomon and Chieftan, at bargain prices. if you are interested in Cannas in large quanti- ties, wrrite us and get interesting quotations backed by fine plants. We should like to offer someone a bargain on 5000 Mrs. George Shawyer, own root plants. A.N.?IE1\S0N INC. ^^CXomwellConk^ Reciprocity — Sa MARYLAND ^HE Geranium that wins enthusiastic admiration from everyone, both pro- fessionals and amateurs, because of its most brilliant color, an intense yet soft scarlet without any tinge of purple. The florets are semi-double, perfectly formed in every way. The trusses are magnificent in size and formation. The stems are long but rigid, holding the flowers, which are freely produced, well above the foliage. We are free to say, without fear of successful con- tradiction, that it is the finest Geranium on the market today. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100 R. VINCENT, JR.& SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND QWe credit w^ere credit la dae — Mention SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 1538— INDEX, PAGE 1559 1318 The Florists' Exchange >f •**•••••••*****•**•****••• I The Day We Respect I Ground Bone, fine, 200 lbs. $4.50* Clay's Fertilizer, - 56 lbs. Nitrate of Soda, - 50 lbs. Slug Shot, - I r>gr# f^rall Pe^Q''e Planting E^d^l V>C111 Time Is Over Panama and Niagara WE HAVE THEM- BIDWELL ^ FOBES, Kinsman. Ohio SEEPS for the FLORIST AQTFDCL QUEEN OF >%>3 1 I-iC^ THE MARKET The best extra early variety, large, double flowers, on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue, LightTBIue, Rose, Peacli Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20o., Oz. 75o. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS. CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. r//£ seed store Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON ORDERS SOLICITED FOR FALL DELIVERY The Lily Without a- Peer MEYER'S "P BRAND f™„.gIGANTEUMS-> LILY OF THE VALLEY PJPS FRENCH BULBS Etc. Corp. of CH AS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street. NEWYORK CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS Strong and healthy bulbs, sizes >^ to 6 lbs. 25 lbs., $2.50; XOO lbs.. S9.00; 300 lbs.. $25.00; 600 lbs.. $40.00; 1000 lbs.. 870.00. TUBEROSE BULBS GLADIOLUS TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS LARGE BULBS Single in separate colors. 35c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Double in separate colors. 50c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Send Jot out Tvhoksale fioTtst catalogue — it's free. THE MOORE SEED COMPANY 123 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity— Saw it in the Exchange Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE 3.25* 2.25 1 100 lbs. 4.00 1 Lilium Auratum °s SPECIAL OFFER SUBJECT TO BEING UNSOLD ON RECEIPT OF ORDER. 9 to 10 inch (100 bulbs per case), $8.00 per case, $70.00 per 1000. 30 and 32 Barclay St., New York BEANS. PEAS. RADISH I Wm. Elliott* Sons, *^e\S%'X.f I GLADIOLUS AMERICA, 8 inch circumference and up. $1.76 per 100. $16.00 per 1000. PRINCEPS, Mammoth Bulbs, $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. WEEBER & DON ''S^.IVo^Z" ONION SETS RO L K ER IMPORTERS AZALEAS, ARAUCARIA, PALMS, MANETTI, MAPLES, PLANES, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, LILACS, ROSES, ELMS, FRUIT STOCKS, BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, RHODODENDRONS and ORNAMENTALS AUGUST ROLKCR & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK GIvec is due — Mention Exchange ADVANCE ORDERS, 1914 FALL DELIVERY, OF JAPANESE LILY BULBS and SEEDS Write for Catalog to The Oriental Seed Co , ZwSf ' 330 Clement St., SAIN PRAINCISCO, C AU. CANN AS PRIMROSE . name, 2, 3 °e: es »nd moi !8: th«t'. al 'erlOO .$1.20 "^W." XX SEED XX AUemaiiift. Brandywine 1.80 Buttercup, new... 2.00 Burbant 1.20 Coronet, yellow.. . 1.60 David Harum 1.80 Duke o! Marlboro 2.00 Italia- 1.75 Louise, pink : M. WasSineton... Mile. Herat, pink . M?s.'K.Gray.'..'.;! Premier, gold ed... Pres. Meyers Rich. Wallace. . . . Sec. Chabanne..... West Grove PRIMULA PRIMULA PRIMULA CALCEOLARIA. CINERARIA. 1 seeds. 50c. All fei. Caladium, Begonia, Dahlia, GladloU, Gloxinias, Tuberoses, etc. Shellroad Greenhouses GRANGE BALTIMORE. MD arge-flowerinf GIANT PANSY. .Jt^^U. cir. pkt. SOc, - for Pansy seed. JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa L A s T c A L L ASPARAGUS SEED 12 and up TUBEROSES Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl, 4-6. . CANNAS. Extra fine roots. $10.00 per 1000 In the following varieties; Allemanla, Ch. Henderson, Mme. Crozy, King of Bronzes, King Humbert, Indiana, Partenope, Pennsylvania, Pillar of Fire, Paul Marquandt, Louisiana, R. Wallace, etc. GLADIOLUS America. Mammoth bulbs. . . MADEIRA VINES. Fine roots ! True Plumosus Nanus Freshcrop. plump, hand- CINNAMON VINES Prices on all Summer and Fall bulbs, roots and plants cheerfully quoted by F. W. O. SCHMITZ. Prince Bay, N. Y. dEEDd and BIJLBS W. C. Beckert 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) I read this advt. in the Bschaoee MONTBRETiAS BOUQUET PARPAIT— Vermilion with yello CROCOSM^FLORA— L , orange, tinted scarlet. DRAP D'OR— Orange ELDORADO— Dark yt __ ETOILE DE FEU— Brigh GERBE D''0]^Golden yellow. POTTSII— Orange and scarlet. RAYON D'OR— Ochre yellow a range yellow, irk vellow. U— Bright ver W.E. MARSHALL SCO. Secds-Bulbs-Plants 166 West 23d St., NEW YORK The Florists' Exchange 319 NELROSE TheM.H.S. not without honor, save in his own country." Jry named variety of Antf * * (fiood, bad and worse) "A prophet i exploited of late neck of woods, and nearly every grower, hereabout: . seedling of his own. In spite of these frigid facts, 1 with the old and conservative MASSACHUSETTS First exhibited at Spring Show, 1913; awarded Firs May Eshibition, May 16-17, 1914, ere is the record of NELROSE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: for beat vas( A SILVER MEDAL Eventually you will buy NELROSE, the best pink Antirrhinum in culti- vation. Why not book that order to-day? We have the stock ready for you. Very stiff stem, beautiful color, every growth a flower, Summer or Winter — absolutely no bUnd wood. From 2-inch pots: Dozen, $3.00; 100, $12.00; 1000, $100.00. Rooted Cuttings, May and June delivery, one-tialf above prices. PHILADELPHIA | NEW YORK CHICAGO EUROPE, ETC. i ary, C. E. Kendel, i nual convei 1 will be hcl In our -wide measure columns will be found particulars of the forth- coming meeting of the American Seed Trade Association, at VTash- ington, June 23 to 25, including the program of papers. European Notes Bright, but abnormally cool, conditions still prevail; this facilitates the work of keeping the weeds down but does not help on the development of our young plants to the extent that we might reasonably expect. We have, however, a splendid crop of vermin, which is some compensa- tion, seeing that it necessitates repeated sowings, and as the wise ones of- olden times declared that the third sowing is the seedsman's profit, we ought to he fairly prosperous just now. We could bear the plague of vermin with more equanimity if our sowings of stock seeds for next season's crops were left un- touched. Unfortunately, judging by re- cent experience, these constitute the most toothsome morsels in the whole realm of nature at the present time. The prospects of the coming harvest of all the Brassicas is very disquieting, but of this more anon. EtJEOPEAN Seeds. S. Lap- IMPOETS, ETC.— May 18. — £ land — R. P. Lang-. 15 pkgs. trees, etc.; H. F. Darrow, 1 case plants; P. C. Kuyper &. Co.. 12 tubs trees; Maltus & Ware, 48 cases plants; C. P. Smith, 9 cases plants; Julius Roehrs Co., 22 cases plants; C. B. Richards & Co., 6 cases plants; C Bollaert, 1 case plants; Vaughan's Seed Store, 32 cases plants; ise plants. May -P. C. Kuyper & Van Wave Co., New York Seed Trade There is a very perceptible decline in trade in the several seed stores of tliis city since last week. This appears in nearly all items of stock ; even the sale of green plants has fallen off greatly, but a good rain would doubtless cause a Jn-ief revival of these. Seasonable annual flower seeds are still meeting witt a fair demand. Some MidBnmmer catalogs have already appeared, and more will soon follow. At the regidar Tuesday and Friday auction sales of the MacNiff Horticul- tui-al Co., 50 Vesey st., the attendance is large, and the demand for Phoenix, Kentias, Bay trees, and the whole line of bedding stock is very aotive ; indeed the amount of stock disposed of weekly at the auction rooms of tbis company at prices which are satisfactory to both grower and buyer is extremely large. These sales will continue until July 1. At Burnett Bros.', 98 iCbambens St., there is reported a still reasonably good trade in seasonable seeds, green plants and garden and lawn requisites. At Weeber & Don's, 114 Chambers St., there was noted ithis week a vase of blooms of Watsonia, by no means a new btdbous plant, but one which should be better known. Orders are being booked for Watsonia bulbs for Autumn delivery. This firm reports that it has just in- spected ite stock of plants of the cele- brated Autumn fruiting Strawberry Amenieus, and that these plants, which are growing in pots, are unusually fine and strong, and tha.t they will be ready to be sent out June 20; these will pro- duce a crop of berries this Autumn. The reason for the increase of the stock this year was .tfhe very favorable reports recei^•ed. The Midsaimmer catalog of this firm, containing a full line of 'Strawberry and other seasonable' plants and seeds, will be sent out at any early date. At J. M. Thorbum & Co.'s 53 Barclay St., there is reported a considera;ble sale of sea.sonable annual flower seeds, also of field seeds, and that there is still some call for bulbs, roots and green plants. The main feature at Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay et., is tlie continued sale of green plants, both vegetable and flowering; the sale this year has been enormous. There is still some call for late seeds and garden and lawn requi- At the closing days of last week there was in the windows of Stumpp & Walter Co., .30-32 Barclay- st.. an unusually large and fine display of blooms of the many beautiful varieties of Darwin Tulips; these attracted a great deal of attention from passersby and undoubtedly resulted in (he -booking of many good orders. This company is now featuring garden and lawn requisites. The incubator, brooder and chicken business to which, and to all the poultry yard requisites including foods and remedies, this company pays so much attention, is now drawing to a The Elliott Auction Co., 42 Vesey st, is holding regular Tuesday and Friday sales at its auction rooms. This company In Japan — Mr. Arai j Mr. Ward Inspecting Fields Buy Right =Write Us Now^ ^^^gOU would not buy your coal of a druggist — your ^1 Bra lumber or iron of your grocer— then why not ^T^ buy your Lily Bulbs of Lily Bulb Importers? The importing of Lily Bulbs is our game — we have made a deep study of the business, from the time the seed bulblets are planted clean through up to the time of the disposal of the flowering crop, and without any flattery we can safely say that we know the game from A to Z. Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs are the best to be had. Why risk buying any others ? Profit by our experience in bringing the brand to the top notch — gained at an expense and outlay of many good simoulians. On orders placed now we can make deliveries from any of the following distributing cities : New York Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Nashville Grand l^apids Chicago Cincinnati Omaha Minneapolis Buffalo Toronto Portland San Francisco Vancouver Denver Galveston St. Louis All the above have good cold storage facilities, and it would be to your advantage to also order a supply for delivery from cold storage for 1915 delivery, having shipments made from the nearest point to you, saving not only in freight, but to get deliveries in the shortest possible time — a condition of benefit to cold storage bulbs. RALPH M. WARD & CO. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street NEW YORK Write them you I'ead this advt. in the Exchange 1320 The Florists' Exchange On May 1, We Printed Our ADVANCE PRICES IMPORTATIONS or French, Dutch, German pill DQ and Japanese DULDO Please write for the Booklet. Get our final figures. I^^Write now. Vaughan's Seed Store new york CANNAS In order to move our large surplus which we have on hand, we offer the following varieties of Cannas, in dormant roots, two to three eyes, at $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 250 of a kind furnished at this price. Color Foliage Alsace Pale Sulphur. .Deep crimson.. Bronze Charles Henderson . .Crimson Green David Harum Scarlet Bronze Egandale Scarlet Bronze J. D. Elsele Scarlet Green Louise Pint Green Scarlet Gretyi Martha Washington. Rose-pink Green Mrs. Kate Gray Orange scarlet . Green Philadelphia Crimson Green Uncle Sam Orange-scarlet . Green Venus Rosy-pink Green Wyoming Orange-scarlet . Bronze DAVID HERBERT & SON, ""'^ i500, ATCO, N. J., Camden Co. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES, Fresh, true to name, best quality. I quick sale, S1.25 per ICOO; 10,C and over at Sl.OO per 1000. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Hiebange YALAHA, TLA. MY WINTER FLOWERING ORCHID SWEET PEA ANT.C.MAN[K,oriiii!at()L.lonipoc,Cal. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. S. M. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON. MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN. CUCUMBER, TOMATO 3Sh, Watermelon, Sweet Com SURPLUS Sweet Pea Seed For ImmmHato Delivery The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Spedallsta In SWEET PEAS Contract prices for 1914 now ready Pric«on.ppUcation GUADALUPE. CAL. FOR FALL DELIVERY GERMAN IRIS in endless varieties. LILIUMS HENRY I and TENUI- FOLIUM in endless quantities. Write us for prices. JOIINl[WISCHIlDS,flowerfie!d(l.l.).N.Y. Routzahti Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of Fu'l List of Flower and Garden Seeds PANS IBS IHEIENMNGSSIIUIN SmaU Plants, $3.60 per 1000. By mail 60o per 100. Seed, $1.00 pkg. of 6000. Cash with order ED IFMNlMnC Grower of the finest PANStES . D. JlnNINU}, loCK BOI 254, SOtHIPORT, COKS. Thomas J. Grey Co. A F. Braney Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 32 soum Marhet St.. BostOD, Mass. is in receipt of a letter from the J. P. iMorgan estate, stating that it is very well pleased with the result of sales of palms from that estate recently. Attendance is reported to be good, and tha,t their con- signors are more than satisfied with prices obtained. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., are making a special offer this week of liigh grade fertilizers for florists and for gen- eral garden use. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 Oortlandt St., are showing cut blooms of a very large number of varieties of Tulips, in- cluding the Darwins, Bybloemens, Par- rots, Bizarres and so forth. The display is an exceedingly interesting one, and is attract;ing much attention. Implement sales are reported to be very heavy ; especially satisfactory is the demand for the new Ideal power lawn mower. The handsome and complete Midsummer cata- log of this firm is being mailed out this Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th .St., is still in the South on a business trip, which has been in every way very satisfactory. He was reported at New Orleans on Monday of this week. At the 14th St. store seasonable flower seeds are reported .to be moving well ; and a spe- cial offer of Gladioli is being made. All surpluses are cleaning up well. Knight & Sti-uck Co., Flushing, L. I., and 1 Madison ave. will offer for next season in its "Heather Home Bulb Cata- log,'' which will soon he sent out, as a novelty Gerbera Jamesoni hybrida in a series of new colors, with flowers twice as large as the species. This company has applied for space in the outdoor S. A. F. and O. H. Convention Garden at Boston, Mass. M. Fuld, vice-presi- dent, leotured on Tuesday afternoon be- fore the Rumson Garden Club at Sea- bright, N. J. ; on Wednesday before the New Canaan Garden Club, New Canaan, Conn. ; and on Thursday spoke before the Millbrook Garden Club in Millbrook, N. Y. The subject on each of these occasions was, "Artistic and Ideal Ar- rangements of the Hardy Flower Bor- Wrlte them yon read t Philadelphia Seed Trade Most of the seed houses here find plant sales the principal feature of the day. Especially in demand in the vege- table line are Cabbages, Lettuces, To- matoes, and lOaulifiower ; while in flowers. Salvias, Geraniums, Petunias and ail other Spring plants are selling fast. Geraniums in bloom, are, however, quite a scarcity. The Henry F. Michell Co. reports plant a heavy demand tor all sorts of flower- ing and vegetable plants, and to keep the double store supplied requires several automobile loads from Riverton every day. At Riverton the rush is at its height, and the shipping department is ■ ;ed to work every night to keep up side plant and seed sales, the sales of poultry supplies is excellent. The Henry F. Michell Co. reports plant sales unusually large this season. It is sales of implements and all garden ac- cessories are very large, with fertilizers and poultry supplies in active demand. The Moore Seed Co. states that the retail business is keeping up remarkably well, the sale of all plants being the leading features. Farm and garden seeds are also reported as selling actively. Chicago Seed Trade The past week has been one of splen- did business to all seed houses that handle bedding plants. The weather was sufficiently warm for the planting of all tender stock, but with warmer weather the rush of the past week would have been many times greater, but on this point the seedsmen have no cause for complaint, as they had all the business they could attend to, and warmer weather would have caused a rush that could not be handled so easily. The week beginning May 25, the one immediately preceding Memorial Day, is the one in which the big business in bedding stock for this sea- son will be accomplished. The demand for all kinds of bedding stock is good, hut for Memorial week there is no plant in more demand than the Geranium. Well grown plants of these in 4in. pots, in bloom, sell at sight. It Begonia Bulbs 100 1000 Single. Separate colors. $2.00 $18.00 Single. Mixed colors. . 1.75 15.00 Double. Separate colors 3.00 25.00 Double. Mixed colors. 2.50 20.00 Gloxinia Bulbs Separate Colors 3.00 25.00 Gladiolus Prize Winner Mixture. $1.60 $12 00 Tuberoses 100 1000 Mammoth Double Pearl Sl.OO £8.00 No. 2 Double Pearl 50 3.00 Write for our Wholesale List for Florists Johnson Seed Co. 217 Market Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. (\if^^|^tsv3 NEW ALL STOCK 5IZES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago New York ASTERS Queen of Market, Snowdrift, Crego, Giant Comet, Hohenzollern, Late Branching, etc. Fine plants, ready for setting in open ground. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field aod Garden Seeds lit, Pratt and EUloott Stteets BALTIMORE, MD. I the Biphangp VEGETABLE PLANTS Cash with order. R. VINCENT IR. & SONS CO., White Marsh, M Glre credit where credit Is dae — Afentloa fi^ctaanc* May 30, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1321 is difBcult to keep up the stock from day to day at all the seed houses. There is also no very large supply of these to be had on this market. The growers have been getting $85 pel- 1000 tor them from the seed stores, and all of this stock available has been secured by the different dealers for the coming week's trade. There will be more of this stock later that is not yet in bloom, but after Memorial Day the price on all stock that remains unsold will be very much lower. Last season Geraniums that brought $85 per thousand before Memorial Day were disposed of at $60. At the present time the price is held stiff, and the growers are content to await whatever develop- ments the next couple of weeks may bring. For such of the seed houses in the city as do not handle bedding plants, the season is very quiet. At Vaughan's Seed Store business m bedding and vegetable plants has been very good, and preparations are made to meet the big demand that the coming week will bring. Mr. Cropp states that the shipping business in plants at Western Springs is now about over, but the woik of planting out the stock for anothei sea son is keeping a large number ot hands busy. The demand for large sized Boston ferns has been very good, and it would ap pear that there ifi no end to the demand there is for this stock all over the coun try at this particular time. Geo. Mohn and Ed. Goldenstein motor ed to Lake Forest on Sunday to see the beautiful display of Darwin Tulips now in bloom on the grounds of Gyrui W McCormick, where their friend E A Orpet is in charge. They speak in the highest terms of the display and state it was a sight that was well worth going a much longer way to see. Fifty of the leading varieties are grown in large groups among the shrubbery borders and in display beds. The variety Farncombe Sanders made the best impression on the visitors of any of the fifty varieties in- spected. This is described as an intense scarlet, with strong stem, growing to the height of about 3ft. At Winterson's Seed Store, the plant business has been very good. All soft stock is now moving well, and another week or more of good trade is well as- sured. Blooming stock in Geraniums is " reported to be not over plentiful, but all the standard varieties and mixtures of Gladioli have cleaned up well. What looked like an over supply of these on hand some weeks ago, have all been dis- posed of. Boxwoods and Bay trees are still selling well, and the business of this house, in a general way, is reported to be from forty to fifty per cent, ahead of the former season's trade. A. Ringier reports a great season's business at the store of the W. W. Bar- nard Co. The sales of bedding plants the past week have been the largest on record. The display of Geraniums in 41n. pots, all well in bloom in front of the store, sell so fast daily that it keeps one man busy bringing new stock from the rear of the store where the plants are delivered to keep the display replen- ished as the customers pick out the stock. The Onion set crop is reported to be in good condition, taking it on the aver- age for the Chicago district. There is said to be quite a difference between the crops on the north side, from the crops on the south side. The south side crops are much finer than the ones on the north. Heavy winds when the ground was dry soon after planting, has blown away a lot of seed of the north side crops which causes the stand to be thinner in many places. The season here has been so fine for the planting of all crops that Mr. Ringier states the market gardeners are begin- ning to complain that all crops will be so abundant this Summer that they will not be able to make any money on them. The United States Senate has refused to approve the appropriation for free dis- tribution of garden seed, but the item is not dead. One House or the other knocks it on the head at every session, but the conference committee always revives it, and the seed comes along as usual, says the Springfield (I'll.) Journal. The Louisville Seed Co. of Louisville, Ky., has purchased the seed business of Borders, Chafiin & Co., Flora, 111. The new firm has extensive interests in other places and will push the business in Flora to its fullest capacity. The mem- bers of the old firm will devote its ener- gies to other lines in which it is largely interested. MnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnM THE GLAD HAND Gladioli-Gladiolus-Gladioluses WHICH IS RIGHT ? The only way to find out is to plant some of our stock and if planted NOW/or even later, they will bloom when the earlier planted stock is PAST, which means HIGHER PRICES for the flowers and is good business. We offer the following varieties less 5% if cash accompanies the order: ■..is W^^ . i -:-^-X.^^..r^ % w^^'fsaj ^'m&Wm'<^mL % ^^B i ■; 1913 This was one of the featun I not a diseased bulb BODDINGTON'S QUALITY GLADIOLI AMPRir A fO"*" Specialty). This beautiful new Gladiolus has produced as great /liTII^l\IV^/\ of immense size, are of the most beautiful flesh-oink color, and. as a l PEACE. The flowers are large, of straight spike. They are a be! on the inferior petals. " Peace *' 1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. good form and correctly placed on a heavy, LUtifuI white, with a pale lilac eathering is not an early bloomer, but rather medium time with other stock, it is in its best con- > have passed blooming. Per doz., Sl-25; e, IH t 1.25 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. 2d size, IM to l}i GRAND NOVELTY ORCHID-FLOWERED GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANK PENDLETON, JR. Order early to i and by the American Gladiolus lower petals. chusetts Horticultural Society of 1 Society at Baltimore, 1911. Its color with a very conspicuous blood-red blotch i 840.00. I. S. HENDRICKSON. A beautiful an mottling of white and bright, deep pink; pink and in others the white predominat and spikes very large and fine MADAM MONNERET. Delicate rose; late bloomer .... PINK AUGUSTA. Color a lovely soft pink. This va- riety is especially suitable for forcing under glass, for which purpose it is especially recommended feet. Often as mai BRENCHLEYENSIS (True). Fiery scarlet. Top roots. XXX, 2 and 2>^ inches • bulbs. XX, IM t - • " Doz. 100 1000 .S0.75 $4.73 . .50 2.75 .826.75 XX, IH to IJi i 1.25 12.00 1900. Nothing finer for florists' use. Flower is of a rich shade of red, with very prominent white spots on three MRS.' FrSjCIS KING.' ' Color' of' 'fl'ow^ ' First sizcj XX, llito IK inches. PRINCEPS. light scar- ..., j...,^, lyi to i.y2 mcnes Color rich crimson, with broad white blotches across the lower petals. Flowers can be grown GROFF^S HYBRIDS.''''FL't s'Se.'^X, v'Si''fin?rSl'«Iire! '. '. '. SHAKESPEARE. White and rose AMERICAN HYBRIDS. XX. A mixture of the choic- est varieties of Gladiolus in equal proportion; very fine AMERICAN HYBRIDS. X. Very fine mixture STRIPED AND VARIEGATED PINK AND ROSE SHADES ORANGE AND YELLOW SHADES SCARLET AND RED SHADES LEMOINE'S HYBRIDS CHILDSII. S15.00 16.00 35.00 9.00 40.00 CHILDSIl! Good quality, mixecf; light shades'.'.'.'.'.'. '.'.'.'.'.'. For Large Quantities of Gladioli, write for Special Prices. For a list see our retail catalogue; mailed free. The above prices are for the Florists' Trade Only 342 West 14th Street NEW YORK CITY MnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnBDMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnM _^ .^___ ^^"^^ credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, From Missouri These gentlemen have "been shown" the great virtues oj our SEEDLING SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON and here is how they "come back" at us: Mr. G. S. Ramsburg, Springfield, Mo., May 8, 1914. RAUGH BROS. EVERY MAIL BRINGS REPEAT ORDERS. It is the ONE Snap to gr sow seed for Fall and early Winter 3 for $2.50 ; 7 for $5.00. Casli. ■ ■■ pink. Its color is beautiful — a clear, tlie roost productive variety in existence. Plants of good seedling plants, write us. Don't delay. Price G. S. RAMSBURG. Somersworth, N. H. Olre (sedlt irtaen credit !• due— Mention Bichuca 322 The Florists' Exchange Micheirs Primroses Primula Chinensis ii trade packet 60c., trade packet $1.00 Alba Magnifica, white Chiswick Red, red Duchess, white, rosy carmine, yel. eye Holborn Blue Kermesina Splendens, crimson Rose Morn, pmk Prize Mixture, even blendmg, all colors Primula Obconica Glgantea Trade packet SOc. Lilacina, pale lilac Kermesina, Rosea, pink Alba, white deep crimson Hybrida Mixed Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seeds Greenhouse Grown: 100 50c.. 1000 83.25. 5000 815.00, 10,000 829.00 Lathtaouse Grown: 100 3Sc., 1000 82.50,5000 812.00,10,000 823.00 Asparagus Hatcheri Seeds 100 81.00, 250 82.00, 500 83.25. 1000 S6.C0 CANE AND WIRE STAKES, ALL SORTS. SEND FOR WHOLESALE LIST. MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE Dept. S., 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. LILIES LILIES COLD STORAGE This Stock Always in Demand Per case Giganteum, 7-9 in. (100 to case) $6.50 Giganteum, 7-9 in. (300 to case) . 18.00 Giganteum, 8-9 in. (250 to case) 18.75 Valley, best grade (500 to case) . . 9.50 Valley, best grade (1000 to case) . . 18.00 Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK All Seeds and Bulbs sold by Thorburn are always of the very highest qual- ity and true to name. ASPARAGUS TUBEROSES Plumosus Nanus Dwarf Double Pearl Per 1000 Extra large size 1.000 $2.00 ^_ 5Q 5,000 1.75 ^ X .=-^ 10,000 1.65 per 1000 J. M. Thorburn & Co. 53 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY Ansiuta, white A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St., CHICAQO, ILL. GARDEN SEED ttema of the abort crop of thii past t u * fullline of Garden Seeds. wiU I upon applicAtion to S SONS, 82 Dey Street, NEW YORK Seeds of Perennials for Summer Sowing OUR OWN GROWING Oz. Lb. Pentstemon Coeruleus. $0.20 Campanula Pyramidalis White 75 Campanula Pyramidalis Blue 75 Rudbecliia Purpurea... 1.25 Hyacinthus Candicans. .10 $1.25 Campanula Single Mixed .25 Campanula, Double Mixed 75 Hollyhock, Allegheny. . .50 6.00 Larkspur, Large Flower- ing Hybrids 20 Larkspur, Chinese Mixed 25 2.50 Lychnis Chalcedonica. . .15 Lychnis Viscaria Splen- Sweet William Dunnetti .20 2.00 Sweet William Holburn Glory 25 2.50 All varieiies Perennial Seeds. New Crop Pansy Seed in August. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. ) them yog read thJM ■ New Orleans Seed Trade Chris Renter says: '"Our Spring sea- son is now practically ended, and it iias been a most successful seed-selling year, as this section was devastated several times by severe frosts, which naturally forced the growers to resow or replant. The demand for garden Beans was tar in excess of the supply, and $10 per bushel for the ordinary varieties in wholesale lots, was nothing exceptional. All seeds sold readily, especially Cucumbers, Melons, Squash, Tomatoes and Peppers. The demand for grass and field seeds was also rather large. Cow Peas are excep- tionally scarce here now, as Tennessee Clays are selling at $3.25 per bushel wholesale. "Velvet Beans and Soy Beans are, of course, correspondingly higher in price than usual. Regarded from every angle, we have had a most successful year : the only poor seller was northern Corn seed, due to an overproduction of native Com last year, and everybody seemed to have saved their own seed. "The growers in this section are all well satisfied with the results of last Fall and this Spring's planting, as all vegetables are bringing good prices com- pared with last year. Drouth is affecting the yield of all crops now, and unless we get rain, the season will end abruptly. The prospects are for a larger acreage this Summer, with a good demand for all kinds of seed." M. B. Coleus Verschaffeltii and Golden Bed- der. 2-in., $20.00 per 1000. DAISIES. 4-in., in bloom, 38.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 6 to 14 flowers, 10c. per bud. Cash with order PAULBRl)MiRrCoronaJ.Y. Write them you read tlilfl advt In t Back to the Farm Movement The firm of J. Bolgiano & Son of Baltimore have established this year, in connection with their seed business, quite a novel plan to promote the back to the ffeirm movement. This is what they term their Free Employment Department un- der the management of Claude B. Ram- say. Several hundred people have al- ready found profitable and healthful em- ployment through the medium of this department, with absolutely no cost either to the employer or the employee. The firm is spending large sums of money in advertising in order to bring the unem- ployed back to the healthful farm life. Mr. Ramsay stated that he finds among the applicants mostly men who have been bom and reared on the farm, but whom, from tales of the wealth that could so easily be acquired in the big cities, had been lured from a good livelihood in the country to the city in search of some of the so easily gotten wealth. With the majority, it takes but a very limiited time for them to find out their mistake and ithey are more than glad to have another opportunity in the country. Every applicant's past record is care- fully searched and only those who are found to be honest, reliable, sober, ca- pable men of good character are given consideration. With the employers it has been found to be a mi^ty great help, as by simply applying to this department, they are fur- nished witli men who can be relied upon and are, thereby, relieved of the trouble, worry and annoyance occasioned in order to get assistance of this character; aU this wiithout any cost to them. Catalogs Received W. Panl & Son, Waltham Cross, Herts, Bng. — New Roses. Searl's, 86 King St., Sydney, Austra- lia.— Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Flowers. Southern States Austin, Texas Great Hailstorm Between 11 p.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday ni^ht, May 16, Austin was visited by a remarkable northwestern storm of rain and hail. In about 15 minutes l%in. of water tell, and the city experienced the worst flood in the memory of its citizens. The University, Olsens and Alffs greenhouses were the worst sufferers, the 'Varsity losing about one-fourth of its glass. The Carnation season is over, also in- door Sweet Peas. Outdoor Roses, Peas and Zinnias are now getting quite plenti- ful except where the hail hit them. The Austin florists met on May 19 and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. As we come to know each other better we find most of our differences are all in our own minds, and we are just like other good industrious people, more interested in be- ing prosperous than fussy. — H. B. Beck. New Orleans, La. The Horticultural Society held its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 21, at the Hall of Commerce, and it was de- cided that the society will hold its an- nual outing at Grand Isle. The members will meet on July 4, and remain away for two days. There were two exhibits, ; one by the Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., i and another by J. Newsham. This was the beginning of a series of exhibits which will be held monthly. The member who will score the greatest aggregate of points by the annual meeting in June, will be awarded a gold medal. The sec- ond and third prizes will be cash. There were two applications for mem- bership. , The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. has been doing much outside planting at the Southern Yacht Club's grounds at West End. It has been quite busy also with funeral work, besides having a good num- ber of weddings for next month. U. J. Virgin has been kept busy dur- ; ing the past week with country gradua- tions and doing a great deal of funeral work. M. B. Knoznlle, Tenn. Everybody at Crouch's has been un- usu.illy busy for the past two weeks. Here they are now cutting about 3000 Peonies daily which are shipped to Phila- delphia, New York, iChicago and Cin- cinnati. Addison J. McNutt reports business rather dull since Mother's Day, and has not been using all the stock grown. He is now cutting some extra choice Kaiserin Roses. A, H. Dailey has a fair trade with just enough funeral work to keep busy. Stock is plentiful, Peonies are fine and have been shipping a good many to other markets. C. L. Baum reports business good with plenty of funeral work. A. J. M. THE EXCHANGE— Be«*dvcftlslog MeffMSSBc* 'i: mm m^^^ CANNAS [.79: AustrU, tl.OO: Pennsyl- tl.80i. Tanla, $1.86: Marlboroufth, tl.gS: B. Beauty, $2.60; Kate Gray, $1.26; Bouvler, $1.88. AD SCOTTII J J. H. DAMN & SON, WESTFIELD, N. Y. BEGONIAS ERFORDI and LUMIN- OSA, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Samuel Cockburn & Sons, 233rd St. and Verio Ave. WOODIAWN, NEW YORK tITY (Bronx) AfEWGOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRACAENA Indivlsa. 3-in. 5-in., $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2Jf-in., $5.00 per 100. i; 4-in.. $10.00; BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS 3-in., 10c.; VINCA vaii'egata. 2-'in.. 2c. each; 3-in., $5.00 per blue: HELIOTROPE 2.in, $2.00 per 100. Cuh with order. GEO.M.EMMANS,Kewton,N.J. GlTC credit where credit !■ due — Hentlon Bxcfauica 324 The Florists' Exchange FISCHER'S Glori of WandsbeL Cyclamen Seed Glowing Dark Red, Gloiving Re.' thai, Pure White, White witl $3.50 per 1000 seeds, S25.00 $100.00 per 50,000 seeds. SALMONEUM. S5.00 per 1000 seeds. Glory of Wandsbek, Rose of Wandsbek, Pearl of Zehlendorf and Rose of Zehlendorf, the four best growing Salmon sorts. S6.50 per lOCO seeds. Album violaceo striatum, S5.50 per 1000 seeds. Fimbriatum carmineo marginatum, Victoria Cyclamen, S4.50 per 1000 seeds. Rococco.- S5.00 per 1000 seeds. Cash with order, please. FERD. FISCHER, "SermanT Over five hundred testimonials and repeated orders forCycIa - ' ' -^ " - of Th< -TO THE TRADE- HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany ^—^^— (EstabKshcd in 17S7) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS Specialties: Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl-RabI, Leets, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Spinacli, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Ci * * ■ ". ■ ■ Larkspurs, Nasturtiur ^ " " ' ^' ' " " ■ - ■ The ; due — MentioD Exchange OUR MOTTO.— The Best The Market Affords Place Your Import Orders Now for Fall Delivery, 1914 HOHMANNS LILY OF THE VALLEY PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS ROMAN HYACINTHS AZALEAS PALMS ROSES, ETC. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK HorticultureJ Importers and Ejcporters De Graaff Bros. Ltd. LeMen, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayfiowerlng Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. ROEMER'S^%?PANSIES 1 of Pansies in the „ ^A .Catalogue free PRBDBRICK ROBMBR Quedlinburg, Germany Give credit wliere credit 1 SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Baltimore, Md. Business among th<^ retailers somewhat dropped off, tliough there seemed to be a I call for funeral worli, and some costly de- signs were made up. The plant trade is now Slacliening up somewhat. Commencement week is soon to be here, and will advance busitiess again ; ! after that the dull season comes. The local seed houses have had a good season and eclipsed last year. The drouth we are experiencing has been very discouraging to the growers, as the plants are maliing no headway and there are no indications of rain. Peonies are a glut; many of the farm- ers are hauling them in by the wagon loads and they can be had for $1.50 per hundred. The outdoor flowers are now on the marljet. Frederick Happ, formerly of Sten- niers Run, Md., is now in Tarpon Springs, Fla. He was a member of the Gardeners and Florists' Club and made a specialty of Cannas. F. C. Bauer, Govans, Md., has had one of his most successful seasons and disposed of a considerable quantity of pot plants. Isaac H. Moss, Govans, Md., is kept extremely busy at his place, and received a large number of orders for plants. Jas. Hamilton, Mt. Washington, is still cutting some extra fine Radiance Roses. The condition of his range of houses is very satisfactor.v. At last this city has taken over the historical Fort MeHenry, and will de- velop it as a public park. The Fairmount Florist is making a very attractive display at the new store. T. Walter Gray, Catonsville, Md., has secured an order for 500 bunches of flow- ers for Memorial Day. J. J. Blair, Catonsville, Md., has suc- ceeded in getting his Rose house in shape again and is cutting some fine Roses. His Carnations too, are excellent. .Tohu B. Harmon, Catonsville, has started building his new greenhouse, and will conduct a retail store in the village. George Cook, Arlington, Md., is still sending some extra fine Sweet Peas. Baltimore Flower Co. is handling some extra fine long stemmed Am. Beauty Roses which are finding ready sale. Pennoek-Meehan lOo. had some extra choice Valleys last week. Business has kept up nicely, and the able manager, J. J. Perry, keeps things active. J. L. T. The Maryland Horticultural Society has arranged to visit the State Agricul- tural Station on May 30. Many experi- ments are in progress and it is hoped that a pleasant and profitable outing will be enjoyed. There will be special demon- strations on that day. Among the experi- mental work are some dealing with As- paragus cultivation ; fertilization and manuring; cross pollination of Apples and Pears and spraying; and a test of 125 varieties of Strawberries. The Evening Sun is offering a series of prizes for window boxes and backyard gardens. \ Middle Atlantic States I Lancaster, Pa. In the past week all the business seemed to be funeral work. Not a day passed without t%vo or three different funerals. That of the late Fire Chief Horace B. Vondersmith, kept all the shops busy. Flowers of all kinds are coming in very plentifully and the pros- pects for Memorial Day look very good. The Rosery had the order from the Lancaster fire department for a hand- some blanket of Sweet Peas and Roses. Hammond the Florist, on North Prince St., has a very attractive shop now and the evergreens in front add greatly to the appearance. Windoxp Dressing The Barr Co. has been running a series of window displays which have proved a great success and a real adver- tisement. These window decorations are left a week in order to give everyone the opportunity of seeing just what can be done with cut flowers and plants. Series No. 9, last week, was of a water fall, and an old windmill, 6ft. high. The windmill was kept in motion by the aid of au electric fan set to one side. The back- ground was of climbing Rose plants, vines, and ferns. Chas. B. Herr of Strasburg, Pa., is cutting some fine Carnations at present in quantities of from six to ten thousand a week. He has all his young Carna- tion plants out in the field and they look Visitors : T. J. Nolan of the King Con- struction Co. ; and D. T. Connor for Lord & Burnham Co.; Mr. Price for Pennoek Meehan Co., Philadelphia. C. F. E. Baldwin (L. I.) N. Y. Geo. T. Schunemann, the well known Sweet Pea grower, is erecting a large and modern greenhouse here. It is 300ft. long, 65ft. wide, and the sides are to con- tain 9ft of glass. This greenhouse is of iron construction and is to be used ex- clusively in growing the famous orchid flowering Sweet Pea types. Other greenhouses owned by Mr. Schunemann are being repainted and glazed, and the entire work is being done by Hitchings & Co. of New York, which firm has done all of Mr. Schunemann's repairs and new structures for the last 26 years. The new house is well worth Albany, N. Y. This city is making active preparations for Memorial Day. Florists around the cemeteries have been busy decorating graves and plots and the growers are also rushed with orders. H. G. Eyres, North Peari St., had the decoration for the Academy commence- ments; he also is receiving quite a few advance orders for bouquets and baskets for the closing of school exercises next week, in this city. The Rosery, Steuben St., is engaged with garden work and window boxes, and has a number of orders from the Veteran Army Posts for wreaths. Trade List , S3.00 per 100. Plants from 2)4-i LYSSUM Dwarf, SNAPDRAGONS, German German IVY, OTHONNA crassifolia, varie- gated ICE PLANT, CLEMATIS paniculata, HYDRANGEA Otaksa, SWAINSONA alba, OXALIS, EUONYMUS radicans, variegated, LANTANAS, STEVIA tall and dwarf, CHRY- SANTHEMUMS best varieties. CARNATION Enchantress, SCHIZANTHUS, variegated PERIWINKLE, ACHYRANTHES, SALVIA Zurich and Bonfire. GERANIUMS, GERMAN IVY, ENGLISH IVY, FUCHSIAS 4 varieties. AMPELOPSIS VeltchU, variegated PERIWINKLE, BEGONIA argentea guttata. Plants from 4-in. pots, 10c. each. DRACAENA Indivisa, ENGLISH IVY, HON- EYSUCKLE, AMPELOPSIS qulnquefolia. 25c. CLEMATIS. Large-Howering Miscellaneous Slock GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, 3M-in., S5.00; 3-in., S4.00. Poitevine, 3}-2-in., S6.00; 2H-in., S3.00. Double General Grant, 3H-in., S5.00; 2H-ii>.. ROSE GERANIl GERMAN rVY. 2>4-.n., 53 BEGONIAS. Vernon, 2H 1.00. Erfordi, AGERATUM. 2H-in., S3.00. VERBENAS. 2M-in., S3.00. PETUNIAS. Dreer's Strain. 2J^-m., S3.00. SVreET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2M-in., S2.50. SALVIA. 2H-in., S3.00. LEMON VERBENAS. 3-in.. S6.00. MAD. SALLEROI. 2H-in., 82.50. MONEY Mart. .05 CALADIUM Esculentum. 8c. ASTERS. In Bats, Sl.OO p SNAPDRAGONS. ' " B per 100. All at 100 rate. R.A.ELLIOTT,Morristown,N.J. Write tbem you read thia advt. In the Exohapge Bedding Stock a Specialty GERANIUMS. In 4-in. pots, bud and bloom. S. A. Nutt, J. Vlaud, Poitevine, GloIt« de France, Salmon, La Favorite, Rlcard. S6.00 1000. SALVIA Bonfire. 2H-in, $2.50 per 100. t20.00 per 1000; 4-in., S6.00 per 100. VERBENA. 2K-in., J2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 2H-in., $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. 4-in.. $6.00 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS. $6.00 per 100. CANNAS. $6.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 4-in., $7.00 per 100. 2K-m.. 2 to 4 vines. $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000. 2H-in.. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DOUBLE ALYSSUM 2M-in., $2.60 per 100. Cash with order, please GERANIUMS, HELIOTROPES, Etc. , Glolre de France, 3H-"nch pots, $5.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, Oueen of Violets. 3>i-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. . . FUCHSIAS, Snow White, Avalanche. 4-inch pots. $10.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 3K-iiich pots. $5.00 per 100. VERBENAS. 3-inch pots. $2.50 per 100. PETUNIAS, Single. 3-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. FUCHSIAS, Snow White. 2K-inch pots. $2.50 a£'ySSUM, Little Dorrit. 3-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire, LOBELIA, VINCA Variegata. 2H-i°- PO«. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. W. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. I. Give credit where credit Ib due — Mention Kxchange DRAC^NAS 6-inch, 30 cts. 5-inch, 25 cts. 4-inch, 15 ct». A trial will convince you WM.EHMANN, Corfu, N. Y. I reiil ttaU adTt. la th> IxdMnc* May 30, 1911 The Florists' Exchange 1325 IMPROVED BONNAFFON You can plant this variety in June and get tlie same results as you did by planting the Major in May. Same color and form, but a stronger growth and larger bloom. Might be termed a greatly invigorated Bon- naffon. Ready now. $15.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. We will have a full line of the best commercial varieties to offer from pots during the benching season. Watch for our advts., or write us. POINSETTIAS Write us about young Poinsettia plants, either to bench for cutting, or to plant in pans later on. We root them as readily as Coleus and can guarantee delivery of superfine stock. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Bargain Prices For a Few Days 100 1000 Early Snow SI tO M. Bonannon 1 r-, <>11.50 Pacific Supreme 1 40 11.50 Ihrjiolora 1 40 10.50 11.50 M.ne.n l.,0 14.00 Robert Hallid.i-in 2.1 Smilai. 2M-in 2.£ Snapdragon Nelrose. Rooted Cuttings 5.C Snapdragons, Silver Pink, Yel- low, White, Red, 2K-in 4.( Cuttings of above 2.( Vinca Variegata. 2-in 2.; Vinca Variegata. Strong 4-in . . lO.C Bulbs Cold Storage LiUum Giganteum Gladiolus America Finest bulbs 2.00 14.00 Cyclamen Seedlings 5.00 per 100, $40.00 per Ferns for Fern Disl Fern Seedlings for Ji flats, 150 clumi 10 flats a 1.60; 2 Roses GRAFTED OWN-ROOT 3-in., clean, healthy stock, in all Prices on application. Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 larly white. . .$.5.00 $40.00 Chieftain (Pinl: lilce Bonnaffon). 5.00 40.00 Wm. Turner and Brutus 4.00 35.00 White, and Pink Chadwick. . . . 3.00 26.00 The following, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000: White Eaton, Early Snow, E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood Hall, Wmte Frick, Nonin, Chrysolora, Yeliow Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Ycilom Ivory, Nagoya, Dolly Dimple, Comoleta, W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink Frick, Winter Cheer, Hirondale, Harvard, Cuilingfordii, Pink Gem, Ramapo. 2if-in. pots of above, S4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. The following, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000: Ivory, Polly Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smiti' T. — ^ .—-J Unaka The following. $3.50 per 100, $3( Bright Christmas Red, Bright Pink, White with Red Eye, I 'aclflc, PaclBc Supreme, McNiece ots ol above, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. „^. ,„„„ , .'ompons and Anemone-flowered Salmon (Wonder ol Wandsbek). 2)f-iil.. ' "MUMS. Rooted Cuttings, 100 $2.00, 1000 $8.00 per 100. 250 or more at 1000 rate. $17.50; 2M. Complete Catalogue of Plants ai •Ink, Flesh jre White. 100, $50-00 3.00, 1000 $25.1 ^ ._. and Cutt For other stock, see Classifled Pages ROMAN J. IRWIN '^-E- 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK Schenectady, N. Y. All Hands Busy This city is well known all over the State as the "Electric City," and indeed we have all been electrical lately. Ever since the beginning of the year all bands have had all, and in fact more than, they could handle and even now are busy with funeral work and bedding plants for Memorial Day. During the celebration of the Knights of Columbus, the entire city was one glare of decora- tions, not only in bunting and electric lights, but in floral and green decorations. J. H. Fredricks, 126 Jay St., well known in this city as a horticultural ad- viser has sold out bis establishment to G. E. Kopper, proprietor of the Rosen- dale Greenhouses. Mr. Kopper, who has for a number of years grown and added a large stock of all sorts of shrubs and trees and an iron frame greenhouse, 40ft. X 100ft. of Lord & Burnham make, expects to add a store where he will be able- to supply the many customers who have traded at this place. J. H. Fredricks has located at 1.5 Shannon St., where he will carry on land- scape gardening and the growing of fancy ornamental trees and shrubs. Geo. L. Smith, formerly at 125 Wall St., has gone from this address to his new store, 619 State St., and has stocked his place with a new lot of palms, ferns and other plants. Chas. Limmer has given up his store in the city and has gone back to his place on the Parkwood blvd., where be will carry on landscape gardening. J. W. H. Grupe. 246 Broadway, has a very fine stock of all sorts of palms, ferns, shrubs, and plants. He e^ipects to have a big rush for Memorial Day. Mr. Grupe's daughter is still conducting the branch store in the Schenectady depot. M. P. Champlin, 220 N. Terrace St., reports trade as very good, especially the funeral part. W. Chas. Eger, 1410 State St., our veteran florist, reports business very good. Greater demands arise every year in all sorts of bedding plants, shrubs, trees, palms and ferns. « All at fSmlths $1.50 Early Sn White Bonnaflon f •>,'«» \ Halllday Polly Rose I *"?-- Yellow Frost Helen Frick Papsworth I All at rChas. Razer $1.75 Wells' Late Pink Sn°?iehard [ f.V.Si! Dolly Dimple Roman Gold ) p. 1000 \ Chrysolora 3000 ZYi-m. Vincas, $7.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES QUIDNICK, R. I. (J. H. Cushing, Prop.) P. O. Anthony. R. I. Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings Yellow Bonnaffon Wm. Turner Golden Glow Amorita Unaka (Early Pink) Early Snow United States Cut Flower Co. CHRYSANTHEMUMS KINDS FOR FLORISTS. See Classified columns. ELMER D. SMITH © CO. ADRIAN. MICH. GlTe credit wbere credit 1h due — Mention Exchange TheExchange-Alertand Uo-to-date 1326 The Florists' Exchange Middle Atlantic States— Continued J. E. Felthausen, 154 Van Vranken ave., has a fine lot of all sorts of bedding plants and cuttings. His greenhouses are one mass of splendor with the different colors of Coleus, and orders are coining in far ahead of last year. Julius Edger, 729 State St., reports the flower trade as very good in all its branches. The Schenectady Seed Co., Inc., at 140 and 142 Clinton St., was opened by Orlop and Ladeau and has been very successful. It is handling Burpee's seeds which are in great demand. Chas. W. Whitbeck has taken a posi- tion with the S. M. Isbell & Co., Jack- son, Mich. L. H. S. Rochester, N. Y. Iiilac Day Owing to a period of extremely warm weather business has been very quiet, and in some instances stock has ac- cumulated to a great extent. This is especially the case with Carnations, and also Roses and Sweet P«a3, and with nothing doing of importance, it has been a hard proposition to keep the market clear. At the time of writing there is a considerable quantity of stock on hand. Mother's Day business was exception- ally good. The final meeting of the horticultural association was held on Monday night. May 18, which was an adjourned meet- ing of the regular one held to settle the matter as to whether a fiower show would be held this year or not. After much discussion it was decided that a flower show would not be held this Fall. Sunday, May 24, was Lilac Day, which is a day set apart for the people to go to Highland Park and see the magnifi- cent display of Lilacs there. It is es- timated that from 20,000 to 30,000 were in attendance and from the appearance of the grounds on Sunday last, it would seem that the latter figure was about the right one. A delegation of members of the Buffalo Florists' Club went, but there were not as many as was expected owing, no doubt, to the fact that it is hard for people to get away. The various dealers are in the midst of the bedding season, which is an ex- tremely busy one, calling for a great deal of stock. H. B. S. Pittsburgh, Pa. At last we are having genuine Sum- mer weather, with the temperature close to 00 deg., which will help somewhat this week in bringing on Peonies for Me- morial Day. Considerable outdoor stock will be ready. Snowballs and Spiraeas never looked better, and many are cut and sold. Business the past week was mainly funeral work, and with the com- ing week "Commencements" will start. Roses and Carnations are exceptionally good and are mainly called for; prices are unchanged. Lilies are in heavy sup- ply and down in price. The plant mar- ket is at its height, as the weather is most favorable for planting; prices are about the same as usual other years, with the leaders Geraniums and Cannas. Oeraniums are from $1 per doz. up for 4in. pots, but good stock demands from $1.25 to $1.50. Single Petunias are fa- vorites, while Verbenas are less used every year. The seed trade is still going on nicely with not much rest for the clerks as yet. The government free seeds, which reached our part of the country were mostly vegetable and as I am against this free distribution of seeds I must say that in several instances of my own observa- tion, people who received seeds planted them for the first time, but if they get any sort of results it will have a ten- dency to get them more interested in gar- dening. Randolph & McClements, the E. E. floral experts, have issued a nicely got- ten up card for Memorial Day. E. C. Ludwig and wife took a trip to Buffalo and Ithaca to visit their son Edward, who is attending Cornell Uni- versity. While in Buffalo they called upon Postmaster Kasting. Supt. Wm. Falconer has his hands full this month in the Allegheny Ceme- tery. "Swamped with orders" was his remark and it is difEcult to get good men and everything must be in shape by ROSES GRAFTED Size 100 1000 Killarncy Brilliant - - - 3-inch $35.00 $300.00 Milady 3-inch 15.00 125.00 Mrs. Taft 4-inch IS.OO 150.00 Lady Alice Stanley - - 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Lady Hiilin^don - . - - 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Pink Killarncy 3-inch 15.00 125.00 Pink Kiilarney 23^-inch 12.00 100.00 White Kiilarney .... 4-inch is.oo 150.00 White Kiilarney .... 23^-inch 12.00 100.00 Kaiserin 4-inch is.oo 150.00 My Maryland 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Richmond 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Richmond 2H-inch 12.50 100.00 OWN ROOT Size 100 1000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer - - - 4-inch $12.00 $100.00 American Beauty - - - 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Lady Hillin^don . - - - 4-inch 10.00 90.00 Milady - - 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Richmond 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Radiance 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Taft 3-lnch 10.00 90.00 Pink Kiilarney 3-inch 10.00 90.00 White Kiilarney - - . . 4-inch 10.00 100.00 White Kiilarney - - - - 3-inch s.oo 75.00 Send for Hugh Dickson's List of Novelties SAMPLES SENT ON APPLICATION Charles H. Tolly MADISON, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange Memorial Day. Mr. Falconer has pur- chased an automobile and gets over more ground than formerly with horse and buggy. Prof. H. A. Surface, economic zoolo- gist of Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture, is giving public demon- strations in various orchards in our vicinity for getting rid of insects infest- ing fruit and shade trees, shrubs and ornamental plants. People bringing samples of insects infesting their trees, etc., will be given instructions as to the quickest and cheapest methods of eradi- cating them. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. bought a property on Sandusky St., not far from their present location and will erect a suitable building for its business. The price paid was approximately $120,000. The Cut Flower Co. is now located near to its first place of beginning, and has changed but three times since the com- pany was started. From a small con- cern it has grown to one of the largest in the country. Roses and Carnations are the main flowers grown. The next meeting of the florists' club takes place at the Fort Pitt Hotel on Tuesday, June 2. Mr. Barnes, our State entomologist, will give a talk on spray- ing. He is an interesting talker and knows his subject well, which is of great importance to gardeners. The writer will discuss transportation matters to the S. A. F. convention, via Baltimore and by steamship up the coast to Bos- ton. This trip was taken some years ago I think, to the Providence meeting, Washington, D. C. The warm weather has had its effect on business. The "Commencement" sea- sou is in full swing, but another two weeks will see the winding up of mat- ters in that line. Stock is plentiful and good, considering the weather. Peonies are at their height and thousands are being shipped out of town. The Gude Co. has the largest crop for years, the price varying from 3c. to 6c. Out of door Sweet Peas will be coming in next week. Milton Thomas of Thomas and Slye had the table decorations for Commander Robinson at the Army and Navy Club's dinner last week. The large oval table for twenty was beautifully done in pink Peonies. George Cook will close his store June 15 and open in the Fall in the new build- ing to be erected on the same site. The building now occupied by Henry Pfeister. on Conn. ave. will be torn down. He will close out Thursday, May 28, when he will see all of his stock and fixtures, horses and wagons sold at auc- tion. Bob Shock of Rice & Co. ; Smithie, the box man. representing Wm. Boas & Co., and Lake, selling ribbons, were in town this week. O. A. C. O. Gladiolus Society of Ohio The Show The flower show of the Gladiolus Society of Ohio was fixed by action of the society at its last annual meeting, and the date selected was the Friday and Saturday next after the 5th of August, 1914, which would make it the 7th and 8th. WrLBUK A. Christy, Sec.-Treas. Winter Storage of Nursery Stock Under this heading Madison Cooper, in the May number of his little maga- zine called Cold, published at Calcium, N. T., has an extensive article which is to be concluded in next month's number. The article was prepared for the West- baden Springs meeting of the National Association of Nurserymen. Mr. Cooper says that the Winter storage of nursery stock, now permanently established as a feature of the nursery business, was only instituted within comparatively recent years. Practically all of the larger operas tors now believe in the storage method, and most of them have storage houses of their own. Bnosbuko Faixs, Vt. — J. H. Hears has purchased the site of the Raiw Hide Hotel and the adjoining tenement at the foot of Bismarck St., and will utilize the land for hotbed purposes. May 30, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1327 j New England States Prondence, R. I. Hazard & Pierson, of the Diamond flower stand, have opened a store on Union st. for the Memorial holiday busi- John Macrae had a serious fire in his stables on Sunday, and lit was only through the prompt work of the firemen that his greenhouses were saved. It is said the fire was started by a careless smoker. Johnston Bros, have opened an annex in the bank on Westminster St., opposite the Arcade. Smith the Florist had ten lx)uquets for the Elks' ChurchiU night at Keith's Theater last Monday. Hoxsie Nurseries have a cut of 50,000 Darwin Tulips for Memorial week. Matthew Macnair sails on June 27 for a trip to Scotland, Ireland, France, Eng- land, Germany, and iSwitzerland, which will cover a period of four months. John Marshall, of iCenterdale, has been cutting fine Nigella, and finds a ready sale. W. A. B. Pawtucket, R. I. A large number of orders are being booked for the Memorial Day rush, and indications are that the business for 1914 will by far surpass any of its predeces- sors. In the past years the call for cut flowers was very heavy and dealers found it a rather difiicult task to meet the de- mand, but the advent of the Magnolia wreath has materially helped the florists to increase their orders. Mr. Solomon, of Kresge's flower stand, reports an exceptionally good business ; he has a large number of orders booked for Memorial Day. K. J. Murphy, proprietor of the Gros- venordale Nursery, has reported to the police the theft of a number of shrubs from his nursery on Friday, May 22. Mrs. Shedden of Central ave., reports exceptionally good business both in fu- neral orders and bookings for Memorial Day. J. Leach & Sons, Broad st., have a large and varied assortment of bedding plants. C. A. K. Worcester, Mass. A visit to the florists' shops is enough to show that the Memorial rush is on. Growers in the city and neighboring towns are bringing in quantities of Snap- dragon, Stock and Carnations. The re- tailers, on the other hand, do not find any difficulty in disposing of this surplus. It seems to be the general opinion among the florists that trade will exceed that of previous years. The sale of wreaths, particularly Magnolia, is exceptionally large, and practically all the florists have increased their assortment. The Memorial display at H. F. Lange's is up to its usual high standard. Prac- tically all the flowers, plants and bou- quets at this store are from flowers grown at the large houses on Channing st. The Denholm & McKay Cut Flower Dept. is receiving shipments several times a day from its greenhouses on Sturgis St. With a good supply of potted plants and cut flowers of all varieties, Mr. McKay easily meets the demands of his customers. H. F. Littlefield has one of the largest assortments of wreaths in Worcester and is keeping three or four auto trucks busy running. Most of the cut flowers and bouquets are being supplied from his greenhouses at Lake View. Carl Everberg, at 209 Main St., has a good assortment of bouquets and wreaths. Mr. Everberg is receiving large quanti- ties of cut flowers from his green- houses in Wobum. Mass. This is Mr. Everberg's first Memorial Day in the trade at Worcester. Randall's Flower Shop is doing things in the usual good style. Besides having a great demand for wreaths and bou- quets. Mr. Randall has made up several new baskets which take well with the higher class of trade. The growers in and about the city are rushing to keep their customers well sup- plied. Frank Sokol, College s,t., has some of ROSES SUPERB STOCK OF American Beauty Absolutely free from black-spot and in full growth 2H-inch, 14.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 My Maryland Strong, Grafted Stock, S-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 Strong, Own-root Stock, 234-in., $4.00 per 100, $3.'5.00 per 1000 Mrs. Aaron Ward STRONG, OWN-ROOT STOCK 23/^-inch, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 Pompon Chrysanthemums Best Commercial Sorts, in free growing condition, just right for benching $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000 Commercial Cut Flower Sorts Alice Salomon. Grand early white. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Arlette Dubois. The free-growing Virginia Poehlmann. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Golden Salomon. The best early yellow. $20.00 per 100. Chieftain. The finest commercial pink to date. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Wm. Turner. The king of all whites— for any purpose. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Mrs. Buckingham. Grand single pink. $10.00 per 100. THE STANDARD VARIETIES, listed at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In ideal condition for benching. LET US FIGURE ON YOUR PLANTING LIST The E. G. HILL CO. Richmond - Indiana Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange the finest Geraniimis and bedding stock in Worcester. He makes this a specialty. The Worcester Conservatories expect to cut from 40,000 to 50,000 Caniations in the next few days. They will un- doubtedly live up to this, taking into con- sideration their cut of about 18,000 on Sunday. Quantities of stock can also be seen at these greenhouses. P. F. Brigham, Westboro Conserva- tories, Westboro, Mass., is cutting heav- ily on Carnations and Stock. He has several extra hands on the job bunching up and shipping. Mr. Brigham sends most of his Carnations and stock to Boston ; the rest he disposes of in Worces- ter. M. C. M. We wish to impress upon < all questions intended for ttiis department must bear the name of tile sender, not necessa- IDENTIFICATION OP PLANTS lierbaceous plant: for names, cor- .me lower leaves U as upper ones, ind seed vessels. If possible, in addition to this, if stated whether it be shrub, tree, herbaceous, wild or cultivated, location where grown, it would often enable identification of specimens difficult to determine otherwise. What is the Geomagnetifier?- geomagnetifier accused of cri altivation of 1 the name of our thousands of •s we reaUy do not know any- about the geomagnetifier. What ' — something that magnetifles or stlzes the earth? We think the ■ary Digest" had better be applied Poison Ivy. — Is thei simple way of getting sistent shrub, which is glad to know. — R. A. D. — In addition to the : to on page 1177 safe and tioned in Bailey's and Garden Rule Book." "Cut off tops in hot. dry weather in Summer "Far saturated solution of caustic soda about the roots. Or arsenical so- lutions can be used but are objected to because they render the soil sterile for a long period thereafter." life of a Eambler Eose. — For how man5^ years can a Rose plant, such as vou illustrated on p. 775, issue of March 28, be kept in a good salable condi- tion? Can it be forced from year to year, or does it deteriorate like the Rose plants grown on benches? — E. P. P., Georgia. — The Rose alluded to was one of Walsh's rambler varieties, growing in a tub. Under the best treatment such a Rose might grow on and be forced for almost any number of years, care be- ing taken always wood from the bottom, and to rei soil in the tub as far as possible, points, together with attention 1 Ing regularly with liquid fertili These . feed- g that transition from the forcin_ ,he conservatory or cool greenhouse gradual, if well attended to, should lit in continuing the healthy life ;he rambler. They are much easier handle in these respects than the or t. Roses grown in benches, whose when hard forced, is only about years. Of course the rambb 50 easily propagated by ly budding on Brier, ths Colorinir CaraatlonB. — After Mother's Bay we usually have a surplus of white Carnations. Is there some practical way of coloring the flowers either pink, red or yellow? The dye should be non- poi.sonous and not affect the keeping quality. — M. L. G., Pa. — We have had no actual practical experience in dyeing Carnation blooms and would be glad of any information from any reader who has. Of course white Carnations are made green for St. Patrick's Day, but that is by letting 1328 The Florists' Exchange Rose Novelties OLD GOLD An improved Fire Flame. 12 petals; semi-double; most glorious color of any Rose grown. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. MRS. FRED. K VANDERBILT. Deep orange red. A distinct Rose, not only an aristocrat, but a beauty. S9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. KILLARNEY NELMORE. The only double pink with a clean outside petal, shading to Killarney Queen in the center. $9.00 per doz. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK. The new La France; produced more money for us than any Rose on the place. 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. SUNBURST. Own Root. $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. The 42-petal Richmond. A Rose having enough petals to make it a twelve months' Rose. $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY. 2}4-m. pots, $75.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. MYERS ^ SAMTMAN A. L. RANDALL CO^ Western Agents QlieStnUt Hill, Philadelphia, Pi. The Queen of flowers-lhe ROSE MILADT and SUNBURST. Own root, $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. MRS. GEORGE SHAWTER. Owd root, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000; grafted, $17.00 per 100; $150.00 per MY MARYLAND. Own root, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR- NEY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and KAISERIN. Own root, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000; grafted, $12.00 per 100; 1000. I $100.00 per 1000. Plants ready for shipping at once. VERBENA PLANTS FOR_SALE J. L. DILLON, .-. Bloomsburg, Pa. ROSES OWN ROOT 100 Madison, 4-inch $15.00 My Maryland, 3-inch .- 8.00 Kaiserin, 3-inch 7.00 CAMPBELL BROS ^ Write them yon rpad thla hL ROSES 4Jl For Quick Results From Late Planting Bordeaux, Chromatella (Cloth of Gold), Greville (Seven Sisters), Mary Washing- ton. Prairie Queen, Reine Marie Hen- riette, Solfatare, Sweetheart, $7.00 per 100. BJumenschmidt, Bessie Brown.. Etoile de Lyon, Graf Zeppelin, Jubilee^ Maman Cochet, Marie van Houtte, Phila. Cr. Rambler, Souv. de la Malmaison, Souv. de Pierre Notting, Souv. de Pres. Carnot, White Dorothy Perkins, White Maman Cochet, S8.00 per 100. Milady, Marechal Niel, White Killar- ne> , $15.00 per 100. 75 other excellent sort,s in lots of 25 to 100 pra.M ENGLISH IVY THREE PLANTS PER POT o ■ , 100 3-mch $8.00 4-inch 12.00 FUNKIAS, 6-inch 20.00 ., PENLLYN, PA. advt. Id the Eaebapge Surplus Roses To make room, we offer the following extra Per 100 250 Milady. 3H-in $8.00 100 Prince de Bulgaria. 3H-in S.OO 150 Mrs Taf t. 3i^-in 8.00 100 W. R. Smith. 3H-in 8.00 200 Kaiserin Au6. Vic. S-in 5.00 350 Killarney. S-in 6.00 250 Killarney White. 3-in 5.00 150 Cecil Brunner. 3-m 5.00 Valentin Burgevin's Sons KINGSTON, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It la the Exchange Rose Plants Own Root, 2)i-mch. Strong, healthy stock. 100 1000 3 00 IS on . pu '"•:: 3 50 ^n nn Richmond 4 nn tlm , „ . . „ United Mfs Cut flower Co. ELMIRA, N. Y. COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade WE GROW COLEUS ALL THEl EAR ROUND Leading Varieties in Smaller Lots Good, Strong, Clean, Well-rooted Cuttings Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order A. NAHLIK Successor to C. SCHULZE & SON Eniblished 1S75 261-275 LAWRENCE ST., FLUSHING. N. Y. Write tiiem you read this advt. In the Exchange them absorb dye in the water. A red dye can be got by boiling red aniline in rain water. The dye should be warm when the flowers are dipped into it. Por a pink or rose color, use a quarter pint of extract of Satflower dissolved in one quart of cold water. Tou would yes would act on Cams otes in the Kansas Cit Oreenhouse Bental.- -Hoy the usually de- termined? What would be a fair rental per sq. ft. of ground covered with glass? — C. A., Conn. — It is impossible to answer this ques- tion in terms of dollars and cents, be- cause so much depends upon the value of the land upon which the greenhouse stands, and what the greenhouse itself is, whether old, or new, and how built and equipped. The proper way to get at this is first to determine how much capital is invested in the land and greenhouse, then charge a yearly rental repairs, and tion of greenhouse. HydrauiTea Blooms Wilting". — Reading in your issue of the 9th a paragraph on Hydrangeas, prompts me to seek a little information concerning them. Can you inform me if there is any particular way. in cutting theni to prevent their wilting so soon? I have a fine lot of plants, but have always had trouble on that account.— G. T. W., S. C. —It is suggested that the flowers should not be cut when the blooms are too voung, but should be left until pretty fully developed. Again, the bushes when in bloom need to be kept well watered, and the blooms will keep better, if cut after 3 p.m. and placed in deep vases of water and allowed to drin for Cornus (J. C. a. Port Allegany, Pa.). — Pi Narcissus Aspasia. Home-Made Weed Killer. — Can yo me know how to make a weed killi I have to use a large quantity? — C e agricultural solution would but keep ducks poultry 'jt get. any Then' caustic soda, taking care on the hands or clothes and place in bucket half filled with wa % lb. carbonate of potash, stir ui solved and dilute the solution gallons. Perhaps it may .have made stronger. Test it. Chrysanthemum l^eaves Injured. Chrysantl A. R., N. tell . _ _ . of the being injured? — nsequently hardened. This tur y_ell. indicated. One of the nperatur Tree oil, possibly "A. R.," in his endeavors check the spread of the disease made the last staj first. The night ten is too hot. If by s can be made 45 deg. it will be better, as 'Mums are cool growing plants; also the ventilation in the house should be wide open night and day at this season of the year. . Spray copiously on bright days to keep down the temperature, and when you water, spray the paths between the benches so that there is no possible dry spot. Leaf spot will al- ways come in 'Mums as the growth be- gins to lengthen out, and copper sul- phate is about as good a remedy as I know of for destroying the spores and preventing its spread. At the same time I am inclined to think that most of "A. R.'s" troubles come, as previously stated, from letting the plants get too dry at some stage of their growth. — Bordeaux Mixture The formula given" by Prof. B. T. Galloway, for 50 gallons of Bordeaux mixture, is as follows : Water r 50 gal. Copper Sulphate 6 lb. Unslaked I^ime 4 lb. The adhesive properties can be in- creased by adding soft soap in quantity equal to that of the copper sulphate. It is also advisable to dilute the mixture for Spring, spraying, and wliere appear- ances can be ignored it is the most effec- tive and perhaps the cheapest fungicide that can be used. QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — Byron Thomas lias set out over 7000 Carnations plants in his field at the Evangelical Ohureh at Gruversville. The plants will be taken to his greenliouse in the Fall. Roses Grafted and Own Root Carnations 100 1000 wS; "??iS^r".':.^:"!°'} »3.50 $30.00 CHRYSANTHMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Thanksgiving Queen, Unaka. $4.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000. Dolly Dimple, Ellse Papworth, Intensity, Golden Dome, John Shrimpton, Lynnwood Hall, Nagoya, Patty, Winter Cheer, YeUow Eaton, Unaka. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng, Culling- fordli. Dr. Enguehard, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Geo. Kalb, Glory of the Pacific, H. W. Rieman, Jennie Nonln, Money Maker, Mayor Weaver, Maud Dean, Monrovia, Mrs. J. Jones, Miss Alice Byron, Mrs. Baer, Major Bonnaf- fon, Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, " $15.00 per 1000. CANNAS In 30 Varieties pots, strong plants. $6.C Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots 100 AL YSSUM 2 Ji-i -" "" ACHYRANTHES, 5 sorts 2}i-i ABUTILON Savitzii 2>i-i ABUTILON SavltzU 3 -i AGERATUM, Blue and White.. . .2)i-in. AGERATUM, Blue and White.. . .3j|-i ALTERN ANTHERAS 2H-' AMPELOPSIS Veitchli 3 -in. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 2K-in. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 3 -in. BEGONIAS, and Gracilis BEGONIAS, Varieties for Basket and vases ' CUPHEA Platycentra ! COLEUS, All leading sorts : COLEUS, All leading sorts ; CENTAUREA Gyr DRACAENA Indlvisa. DRACAENA Indivlsa., DRACAENA Indlvisa., ENGLISH IVY FEVERFEW, Double White FUCHSIAS, Double and Single.. FUCHSIAS, Double and Single.. 15.00 26.00 40.00 Spedal Varieties., Double and Single.. Ivy-leaved Double... LEMON VERBENAS LEMON VERBENAS LOBELIA, New Double Blue I LOBELIA, New Double Blue LOBELIA, Dwarf and Trailing... .; MOONVINE, True White : MOONVINE, True White ■ PETUNIAS, Single Fringed : SALVIAS SALVIAS ...■ SWAINSONA Alba I STEVIA, Compacta and Varie- TROF OPAEOLUM, Double TRADESCANTIA VINCAS Variegata VINCA Variegata. SEND FOR CATALOGUE WOOD BROTHERS riSHKILL, N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In May 30, 1911. The Florists' Exchange 329 p^»wi^«ni|H —■til f«| ■>»>■■(« _rru^i 11^ -m_jruu"ij^«~ifij"^r • in ""n-'i" iTi'^'n*''!' J'i'~'>-'iTi*fM \r • f*r ~'*" * >,■> ■ -■■ ^Q Dreer*s Select Roses SELECTED TWO-VEAR-OLD STOCK TOR YOUR RETAIL TRADE The Dreer Roses for bedding are strong field-grown plants which were potted during the Winter months, stored in cold houses and frames, and are now in the best possible condition to turn over to your retail customers for outdoor planting. They must not be compared to dormant cellared stock and all are in 5- or 6-inch pots, according to the growth of the variety. HYBRID-TEA ROSES Arthur R. Goodwin Betty Caroline Testout Countess of Gosf ord Dean Hole Duchess of Westminster. Earl of Warwick Edward Mawley Franz Deegen Florence HasweU Veitch. George C.Waud General MacArthur Gustav Grunerwald Gruss an Teplitz 30.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 30.00 50.00 30.00 75.00 30.00 7500 30.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 Per 100 Clothilde Soupert $25.00 Duchesse de Brabant 25.00 Hermosa 20.00 Maman Cochet Pink 25.00 Hybrid Perpetual Roses p„ioo American Beauty $30.00 Baron de Bonstetten 25.00 Baroness RothschUd 25.00 Captain Christy 25.00 George Arends 30.00 General Jacqueminot 25.00 Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau 30.00 Gloire de Lyonnaise 25.00 J. B. Clark 30.00 Magna Charta 25.00 Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford 25.00 Mrs. John Laing 25.00 Paul Neyron 25.00 President Kruger 30.00 Prince Camille de Rohan 25.00 Ulrich Brunner 25.00 Moss Roses Blanche Moreau Comtesse de Murinais Crested Moss Crimson Globe Gloire de Mosses Princess Adelaide 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Rugosa Roses Blanc Double de Coubert 25.00 Hansa 25.00 Nova Zembla 25.00 Rugosa Red 18.00 Rugosa White 18.00 Pernetiana or Hybrid Austrian Briers Beaute de Lyon 35.00 Juliet (New). 30.00 Soliel d'Or, or Golden Sun 30.00 . 30.00 Killarney . 30.00 Konlgen Carola 30.00 30 00 T T 30.00 50 00 Mme Abel Chatenay 30 00 Mme. Jules Grolez . 30.00 Mme. Hector Leuillot 30.00 Mme. Jules Gravereaux Mme. Leon Pain . 30.00 30.00 ther Everblc Miss Alice de Rothschild )or Per 100 $50 00 Austrian or Yellow Brier Roses Per 100 Austrian Yellow . 30.00 Harrison Yellow 30 00 Climbing and Rambler Roses] Aviateur Bleriot . 35.00 Christine Wright (New) Climbing American Beauty (New) Climbing Caroline Testout . 40.00 . 40.00 . 30.00 Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. . . . 30.00 . 25,00 . 25.00 Hiawatha . 25.00 Lady Gay 25.00 Marechal Niel 30 00 Trier 25.00 White Dorothy 25 00 Yellow Rambler 25.00 OREER. I] RICES ARE INTENDED FOR tic SELECT STANDARD SORTS AND RECENT INTRODUCTIONS Per 100 Mme. Philippe Rivoire $30.00 Mme. Ravary 30.00 Mme. Segond Weber 30.00 Marquise de Sinety 40.00 Mary Countess of llchester. 35.00 Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell 50.00 Mrs. George Shawyer 50.00 Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller 40.00 Mrs. Walter Easlea 50.00 Pharisaer 30.00 Prince de Bulgarie 30.00 Richmond 30.00 SimpUcity 30.00 Souvenir de Gustave Prat 50.00 Souvenir du President Carnot 30.00 Viscountess Folkestone 30.00 William Shean 30.00 Queen's Scarlet or Agrippina. . Souvenir de Catherine Guillot. Souvenir de Pierre Netting William R. Smith Per 10 .$20.0 . 30.0 . 30.0 . 25.0 Sweet Brier Roses Lord Penzance Lady Penzance Meg Merrilies Common Sweet Brier, or Eglantine. 35.00 35.00 35.00 20.00 Baby Rambler Roses Erna Teschendorfi 25.00 Katherine Zeimet (White Baby) 20.00 Mme. Norbet Levavasseur (Crimson Baby Rambler) 20.00 Orleans 25.00 Wichuraiana Roses Wichuraiana White 20.00 Wichuraiana Evergreen Gem 20.00 Wichuraiana Gardenia 20.00 Wichuraiana South Orange Perfection. . . 20.00 Wichuraiana Triumph 20.00 Two Sensational New Hybrid Tea Roses GEORGE DICKSON. One of Alexander Dick- son & Sons' greatest achievements. A gorgeous, brilliant, crimson-scarlet. $1.00 each. MME. HERIOT, or THE DAILY MAIL ROSE. This is Pernet-Ducher's great prize winner; very apMy described in color " like sunshine on a copper red metal." 2-year-old plants, $1.50 each. 714-716 Chestnut St. JT-^ Tl'-'l-iyVX-rftfT fN ■"'l^'i' J*» *" Ti-I' j*< -^ 1-'i' •"—'•"■• . *»ij V^^%«»»>^<»^»%»i»>V^>^*^^'W^»^»^^»^^»^^*>»N»^»^^^^'''^*^>^^^^*t 1330 ine florists' HiXcnange Nursery Stock for Florists' Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES. SHRURS. EVERGREENS, ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. 07 Yaars >Vrit* for our >Vholoaale 1.1st lOOO Aoroa W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschange BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERIES LEXINGTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. A large and complete assortment of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Herbaoeous Perennials and Bedding Plants t Exchange California Privet and Berberis Thunbergii Grown as Specialties in large quantities Will have the largest and best stock to offer in the Fall that I have ever grown. Get my prices before you place your order. C. A. BENNETT, "syrg Robbinsville, NJ, Give credit w-hpre credit la dne — Mentton Exchange The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. ESTABLISHED 19 YEARS STRATFORD, CONN. Headquarters for LARG[ TRE[S Such as Spruce, Hemlock and Arborvitaes. Hundreds of plants of each running as high as 10 feet; dug with balls. Also 6 to 7 feet Privet Otto Heinecken "tm,""' Whitehall Building, 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF: J. HEINS SONS, ^alr^a^nl.^ Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants LUy of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing High Grade Vegetable Seeds H. ZYP & CO., (H^o^-d) Wholesale Bulb Growers, Specialty Hyacinths VG 'C VERY GOOD "'"'USr'" ^^m offered b; G.W.VANGELDEREN,Boskoop, Holland U Peorescnted by-W-B. Van Eyk, H Stone St., N. Y. City SCHWEDLER'S MAPLE (Purple Norway Maple) r to S ft, e«n fine .tock, 76c. eich. »7.00 per 10. NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft, transpUnted, 60c. each, (4.00 pa 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft., 60c. each, *5.00 per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE IS to 18 in., extra fine. $1.00 per 10. 87.00 per 100. 12 to 15 m.. extra fine. 75c. per 10. 86.00 ps 100. BURBANK and ABUNDANCE PLUM • U 7 ft, 1 to l>i in. caliper. 83.50 per 10. All kinda of Nursay StAck. JOS.H.BLACK,SON&CO. Hightstown, N. J. Write them yon read this advt. Ii VanIIeiningenBros.SCo. Please see our Mr. P. J., or J. C van Heiningen before ordering elsewhere. We offer an excellent stock of Rhodo- dendrons. Azaleas, Evergreens, Boxwood, Magnolias, Japan Maples, Roses and Vines. Address exclusively until June Ist: c/o MALTUS © WARE The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP €^ PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Notice to the Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen, will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware. 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON "The Old Farm Nurseries" BOSKOOP, HOLLAND THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES VINES and ROSES Send for WHITTIER ® CO. DEAL FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonahh. Wholesale Trade List for the Asking THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. M7_ St fa, {** a Prkcff {/%«-> to quote prices on specimen Ever- rre elTe in a, X^OSIXlOn greens that win be decidedly at- P. H. GOODSELL, 1905 Wesl Ficnis Rnl, IL V. City P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JVST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES! Bhododendrims, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Qematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE 3 dae — Mention Bxcban^e Roses, Cannas and Shrubbery I Write for Prices The Conard (St Jones Co. I WEST GROVE. PA. English Ivy Strong, bushy plants, 4-5 long, 2-3 plants to the pot, $12.00 per 100, 4-in. pots Golden Privet Nice, compact plants; good for window boxes, out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100 Cash with order, please CHARLES ZIMMER West Collingswood, N. J. Michelsen & Co. Naaitlen. HOLLAND Rhoilodendrens, Azaleas, Rous, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. PUan aend lUt of wmnts. GataloftiM an C/O mm Tmt, U SttnlbttLNwrirkCily May 30, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1331 Nursery Department Josept m; dby Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN President, J. B. PiuctNcnoN. Portlind, Ore.; vice- president, Henry B. Chase, Chmsc, AU.; tecretuy. John Hau, Rachester. N. Y.; treMurer, Peter YouNCERS, Genev«. Neb. Thirty-ninth Annunl Conven- tion will be held in Qevelind. C June 24 to 26. 1914. Syringa villosa (Subject of this week's illustration) The number of Lilacs now in cultivation is a very extended one. The old common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris), exists in a hundred or more sorts, some single and others double. Then there are other species such as is the one of our notes, villosa, which is a native of China. It is one of great merit. Its foliage is much larger than that of the vulgaris tribe, so are its flowers, and besides this it is later blooming, its flowers ex- panding as those of vulgaris are closing. The flowers are of a pinkish white color, very large, in prominent panicles, making a beautiful display. While it possesses some fragrance, it is not just the same as that of vulgaris. It can be grown as a bush with many branches, or to a single stem, as our specimen has been, making it what nur- serymen term tree shaped. We look on this Lilac as particularly desirable, both for its beauty and its lateness of flow- ering. There" is a variety of it named Emodi, which has lighter colored flow- ers and leaves hardly as large. One called Britschneideri is considered the same as villosa. As the Privet (Ligustrum) is closely allied to the Syringas it has been much used as a stock for budding other kinds upon. Buds set close to the ground per- mit of setting the plants below ground when they have grown, allowing of the budded sort making its own roots, in this way making a natural growth of height, irrespective of the influence of the Privet stock. Our photograph was sent us by Messrs. John Charlton & Sons, Rochester, New York. the normal white color. When first introduced it was doubted by some who had not seen its flowers as being of such a pink color as it is, as it is not uncommon to find, in a wild condition, some specimens of the common white form with a slight shading of pink to them. But bhose familiar with it, the "pink Dogwood" of the nurserjTnen, know it is a real deep pink, a beauty in every way. This now famous Dogwood was introduced by the firm of Parsons & Sons, at one time leading nursery- men in choice trees, of Flushing, New York, now dis- the names Flowering Symplocos crataegoldes m c illeotions, side of bota ig of EngUsh HoUies ^^^-^^^^ ,^^4^ Christ- mas that it is quite a surprise to many to refer to their interesting appearance when in flower, it being a something never expected by many. Yet the Eng- lish Holly, Ilex Aquifoliura, is well worthy of being considered favorably for its flowers as well as for its berries. These flowers, because of their great numbers and white color, make a great display in Spring, hundreds of them ap- pearing on a single small shoot at that time. The flowers are of a larger size than those of the American Holly, I. opaca, besides which they are many times more numerous. This is shown by the berries, which are often observed thickly studding the branches, form- ~ ' ing a close surface of red berries several inches in length. The bushes of this Holly are of such solved, who informed the writer that they obtained it whpn in flnwpr that it ;« well worth Tilantinir for from Virginia. The firm of Thomas Meehan & Sons A notable LUac — Syringa villosa interest when in flower that it is well worth planting for this alone. Then its handsome foliage, much the superior of the American, opaca, is a great attraction, being of such a bright green and crisped form. Mentioning its flo%vers calls to mind that berries do not always follow them for the reason that all are not perfect iii a reproductive way, the Holly being known as dioscious to some degree, some plants" being pistillate, others staminate, while some plants have perfect flowers. Then there are plants standing quite away from any others which, though bearing thousands of flowers, will set but a half dozen berries, showing that the flowers of these were the only ones fertilized. When planted where the sun cannot reach it in Win- ter this Holly will endure a temperature much below zero, without a leaf being hurt. It is not suited when planted in a sunny position. Because of its merits in the way of foliage and flowers it merits a place in every collection of hardy evergreens. If when securing a plant, it has berries on it, it proves at least that it is capable of bearing them, which is an additional reason for its planting. n, 1 1:11 J Everv Spring finds increased admira- Hnk Flowered ^-^^ expressed for the pink flowered uogwooa Dogwood, Cornus florida rubra, something it well deserves, being alone in small trees bearing such lovely flowers as it does. Seeing it at a little distance away, to those unaware of the existence of such a pink flowered tree, it always causes surprise as to what it can be. In every way it is the same as the common white Dogwood, Cornus florida, save in having deep pink colored flowers instead of those of were early purchasers of some small plants of it from the Parsons' firm, and used every effort to get up a stock of it quickly, probably doing as much in disseminating young plants of it as the Parsons themselves. Both firms having expert propagators, it was not difficult to increase the stock, but it is by no means overabundant in nurseries today. The addition of this pink variety to the list gives three varieties to the credit of the Southern States, the weeping one, from Baltimore, the pink, from Virginia, and now the double white one, from North Carolina. The latter is a beauty. The real parts of the flowers, represented by the small clusters in the center of the common one, have changed to petals, forming a blossom which appears like a double white Azalea. It will have a great sale when nurserymen get up a stock of it. Morns ^^ ""^ many Mulberries now to be found in . cultivation and in a wild state, our native species, M. rubra, is perhaps the most tree-like of all. It is found over most all the Middle and Southern States, and when in favorable situations it may attain 40ft. to 50ft. high, making a large spreading head. For this reason it has merits as a shade tree; and besides its use as an ornamental tree, it has found favor for plant- ing where poultry are, its fruit being a treat to these birds as it falls from the tree, and the shade its large leaves make is appreciated. The fruit of this species is of an inch to one and a half in length, dark red in color, in shape like a long Blackberry. There is in cultivation a variety of this Mulberry known as Downing's Everbearing, but whether some mistake has been made at some time or not, it is certain that what many nurseries offer for this is but the common species, rubra. Like all Mulberries, its fruit ripens in succession, covering two or three weeks in all. At no time is rubra such a prolific bearer as alba and its several varieties, and these two continue bearing for several weeks. It is not uncommon to find fruit maturing on certain trees for three to four weeks. The catalogs of Southern nurseries conta of three everbearing sorts, the Downing's Everbearing, which we have already mentioned, the Hicks and the Stubbs. The Hicks is described as "wonderfully prolific," ind said to continue during four months Stubbs is said to be a Georgia variety producing an enormous quantity of tiuit of large size, of excellent quality, ripening over a period of two months. Tj what species these varieties belong is not stated, but we have recollections of liaMng read in former days that Hicks « IS of Chinese parentage, and not over hird> but are not sure of this. Though by no means new in cultivation, Symplocos cratsegoides is quite rare hardly to be found out- ical collections. It is a lir_e growing shrub or small tree, at- tuning to 40ft. or so in time. It has sm ill foliage, resembling that of some H w thorns. Its flowers are white, of i\i7/^ appearance, borne in racemes 3in. t 4in in length, which are in perfection I Pennsylvania toward the close of May, md are of pleasing fragrance. Enghsh works speak of it as a greenhouse shrub, but It endures a temperature of below zero unharmed, as is common with the ereater number of trees and shrubs of Japan In fact, Japanese representa- tives, such as this, are accepted as hardy in our Middle States without question. Some of those who have experimented in propagating this Symplocos by cut- ting sav it has proved difficult, but they should try grafting it. As it belongs to Styraceae, no doubt Styrax Japonica could be used as a stock for it, and as this Styrax seeds freely, and seedhngs are raised without trouble, if the stock proved congenial there would soon be as many Symplocos plants in nurseries as desired. There are many plants which take kindly to being grafted on stocks of other genera in the same natural order, and it is reasonable to suppose the Svmplocos would on Stryax Japonica. ■ ^ , With the numerous hy- The Old brids. and varieties of Musk Rose ^^^^^ continually being added to the list, it is not a surprise that many of the fine old sorts are overlooked. One of them, the Musk Rose, Rosa moschata, is a particularly worthy sort, and is still found here and there in collections. It is a climb- ing Rose, and of fairly hardy nature. It differs from most other Roses in its" very large, yellowish white flow- ers, which possess a peculiar pleasant fragrance. The flowers are often 2in. in diameter, very numerous, in compound panicles, always attracting attention because of their large size and for their fragrance. It is a single flowered species, as are all of them. Its native home is in Southern Europe, extending to India. There are many of these typical wild Roses which were once abundant and valued, which later ones have almost banished. The old Boursault Rose was for- merly not uncommon, trained to dwellings, and still can "be found here and there in old plantings. It was famed for its large crimson flowers, the almost thorn- less character of its old shoots, and its hardiness. Its flowers are solitary, not in clusters as are those of moschata, and the "fruits which succeed the flowers are of a rosy red color. The one most common is the crim- son flowered, known as the Crimson Boursault, but there is, as well, a pink one. Besides these European climbers there is our native Prairie Rose, R. setigera, which, luckily, is still in de- mand for planting. It blooms late, most all other June flowering sorts being over when it blossoms. The flow- ers are pink, in large clusters. Because of its lovely flowers, its clusters of berries which follow them, and its many merits, it has been planted in great quantities of late years. Particulars concerning the forthcoming Annual Convention of the American Association of Nurserymen will be found on another page. 1332 The Florists' Exchange Xanthosoma MarshaUi low Row* Xanthosoma Illustris The florist who does not secure a stock of these grand new plants misses one of the best bedding plants out. X. Marshall} is a dark metallic green, 4 to 5 ft. high. X. Illustris has a rich puipUsh, velvety shading over the leaf that makes it very attractive. IJ/^ to 3 ft. high. The Wonderful Dasheen is another of the Elephant Ear family that is far superior to the old Caladium Esculentum; makes smaller bulbs but many more leaves. We are prepared to furnish started plants of either of the above three novelties at $2.50 per 100, express paid. Let us send you 100, one-third of each variety; if you want larger-sized plants we can supply them at $5.00 per 100. If you didn't read our CANNA PLANT AD. in issue of April 25th, look it up or ask us to mail you price list. One hundred varieties to choose from at half the prices others are going to ask you, and we pay the express and they don't. Which do you think it wiU pay you to buy ? A trial will convince you. HEDYCHIUM, or BUTTERFLY LILY. The sweet-scented, pure white flower that grows much like a Canna is going to be a popular favorite. You ought to try some of them; only $2.50 per 100 for strong, started plants. When you can show them in bloom your customers will be crazy about them; as fragrant as a Gardenia. Write us at once and send a check for amount of your order and we will pay L. H. READ & CO., DEER PARK. ALABAMA Dracaena Indivisa 23^-inch $3.00 $25.00 I 3-inch - 15.00 $45.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 21^-inch - - - $3.00 Plumosus, 3-inch - - - - 6-00 Hatcheri, 3-inch - - - - 8.00 Sprengeri, 23^-inch - - - - 3-OO Sprengeri, 3-inch - - - - 5.00 WETTLIN FLORAL COMPANY. Hornell, N. Y. Hill's Evergreens TheD.HillNurseryCo.,lnc.,Dx4?iriLL. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America JACKSON & PERKINS CO. NEWARK. NEW YORK 3 due — Mention Eicbange Wholesale Growers for the trade TREES and PLANTS of all kinds Send for Ulst RpclDroclty— Saw It In the EifhanEP Suitable for Tubs HIRAM T. JONES, %°°,^?."e?'^ ELIZABETH. N. J. G Ive orfiWI wlippp credit Is doG — MeDtlon Excbange Evergreens ENGLISH IVY Out of 3-m. pots. $4.00 per 100: 3 plants in a pot. Out of 4-ili. pots, S12.00 per 100; strong plants Out of 5-in. pots, extra strong. ALBERT NIRK,Nutley,N.J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Dreyer Bros., Kane's Lane, While- Hf , stone, L. I., N. Y. Dreyer Bros., during Easter, sent 15,- 000 Lilies into the New York wholesalers, including both pot Lilies and cut blooms, receiving 12c. for the former, and 8e. to 10c. for the latter, which is certainly a good record and speaks well for the qual- 1 ity. The French varieties of Hydrangeas, especially the blue variety, were very fine, and quickly sold in a year when Hydran- geas in general moved rather slowly. Easter sales in general were fairly good. Tills range is now being thoroughly overhauled and put in shape for the com- ing season. Boston ferns, which ^ are grown here in large numbers — single plants in pots and combinations in pans, fine stock — occupy two houses and in sev- eral other houses small ferns are being planted on the benches. A block of 1500 stock plants of Poinsettias are now on the bench and starting into growth for taking cuttings, which will provide crops of these up to August. It is expected that 15,000 cuttings will be taken from these plants by the above named date. Other plants now in the houses are Dracaenas, Crotons, Pandanus, Tausend- schon Roses, a large block of good Hy- drangeas, and Japanese Cedars in .iar- dinieres. These Cedars are rather difii- cult to keep in" condition iri'a'greenhoiise. where they bear little water and need plenty of air, but like more water and thrive well when planted outside. This range is in charge of Henry Dreyer (a younger brother of Gerard Dreyer, the two forming the firm of Dreyer Bros.), who has already proved himself one of the most active, enthusias- tic, intelligent and successful of the Long Island growers, and the products promise to become as famous for quality as those from the Gerard Dreyer establishment at Woodside. L. I. J M. Keller Co., Inc.. 11th ave. and Kane'sLane,Whitestone,L.I., N.Y. This company, having cleared its houses by the fine Easter trade, has been very busy spreading out the later season- able stock and giving it a better chance for growing on. and renovating other houses and putting these in order for later use. Planting out in the fields is also going on. Just at this time, May 14. larfp numbers of Pyrus Mains Park- manii, Scheideckeri and other flowering Crabs are being taken up, potted, and then plunged again outside in the field to be lifted when they become -dormant next Autumn for forcini' in the green- house. Many Roses and Hydranfreas are now being planted out 'in the field, and small Ericas in .large numbers in the coldframe. Diabolos is proving to be n fine outside Rose. . In the greenhouses may be seen fine large Pandanus Veitchii, and some un- usually large and fine specimens of Platy- rerium grande,; a large number of Phcenix Roebelenii, some of these being Water Lilies Now Is the Season for Planting No better stock of Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Nelumbiums, etc. VINCA MINOR AUREA (Hardy Golden Myrtle) Very desirable for beds, borders, vases, etc. Strong 3-in pot plants, $8,00 per 100 Aster Plants Astermums,Semple s,Comet, Queen of the Market, Lady Roosevelt, Invincible. Fine plants from field; grown from selected seed; ail in sepa- rate colors, 12.50 per 1000; 5000 for $10.00. Stocks, Salvia, Dusty Millers, Vinca varlegata, Asparagus '^a^^uT" 2j^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Ahlltiinn Eclipse. Strong, HUUlllUn, in biooin^ 4.;nch, $5.00 per 100. Out of 2i^-inch, in bloom, strong, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Lettuce, Beets, Cab- bage and Kohl Rabi Strong field plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. Sweet Potato and Tomato Plants Strong, $1.50 per 1000. Cauliflower Plants Early Snowball, $2.50 per 1000. J.C.Schmldt,""!?;'"' Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Exchange Coleus Salvia 10,000 ready now. 3-in. pot COLEUS, red and yellow, fine stock, S3.00 per 100: 250 or more at S2.50 per 100. Rooted Cuttings for May 25th. at S5.00 per 1000. 2-in. SALVIA Bonfire, good stock. $2.00 per 100; from rose pots, S2.50 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS Some 6000 left, separate colors, red, white, yel- low and pink, at 2c. each; any quantity. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS S2.60 per 100; same rate per 1000. ASTER PLANTS Outdoor-grown stock, ready June 1st- Queen of the Market and Late Branching, in separate colors, S2.50 per 1000. An assortment of the newer varieties, all labeled. S3 50 per 1000. A few from 2-m. pots, ready now. $10.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Give credit where credit 1b due— Men tlog Eichange May 30, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1333 m Diamond Collection Azaleas 71 For Sale Diamond Collection 100 specimen Indian Azaleas, in 100 choicest varieties, complete in all shades and colors. ''~"~^^^~"~~^^^~" This collection, the only one of its kind in the world, obtained the highest award at the Inter- national Exhibition at Ghent, Belgium. Exhibited by itself it will enrapture everyone who views it. Average circumference of the plants, 9 feet. Suitable for private collection, park or estate. Write for Conditions to Our New York Office, 17 State Street K. J. KUYK, Ghent, Belgium m ReclprcMjlty — Sa t In the Eicbflpge Plants andCuttings 2H-m. pou, $1.75 per 100, SIS.OO per lUUO. i-in. pots, J1.60 per 100. LobeUa, dwarf double, rooted cutting., $1.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2>i-in. pots, S1.75 per 100, »15.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem, 2 Ji-in. pots. »2.00 per 100. Vlncas, 2J^ ' . ,$4.50 per 100; 4- 1000.' Asparagus ' J2.00 per 100; 3-in. 1. 88.00 per 100. Agera- .50 per 100, S12.00 per »2.00 5.00 per 100. 100; ladrvisa, 4-in., $S.' leni, 2>i-in. pot», per 100. English Fvy, rooted cuttings. $1.25 p. rooted cutting., $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN HARDY PLANTS extraordinary fine and perfect specimens, also a large stock of Kentias and Cocoa Weddelliana. There are also Nephrolepis Rooseveltii, a handsome variety ; large specimen plants of Erica melan- thera, the favorite Christmas variety, growing on for the holiday trade, a large number of Hydrangeas, French varieties, which will be ready for Memorial Day Giles several varieties of Erica, fiUing a number of houses a fine lot of Dra caenas including Sandenana Burnhami John Appel, it shows no signs of de- terioration. A. Brummer & Son The writer had a very pleasant visit at the greenhouses of A. Brummer & Son of 150 Chancellor ave., Newark, N. J., one day last week, and found things looking at their best Everyone was very busy getting out orders, and planting Carnations in the fields Mr. ■ Brummer his ten houses which are each FOR LATE PLANTING own stock is much better than field-grown me of the season. Just the thing you want e after quick, satisfactory results. .80.40 $3.00 COREOPSIS Lanceolata Grandl flora HOLLYHOCKS. Double LYClSis Ch'aicedonim.V. VERONICA LongiloUa Su PHYSOSTEGIA Vlrglnlca. Ejrtra fine 4U .5.UU Cash with order. Satisfaction guaranteed. W. E. KING, Little Silver, N. J. QWe credit where credit 1b dae — Mention Bichange BEDDING PLANTS Size of pots im EGONIA Vernon 2H $4.0 SGONIA Vernon 4 8.0 INNA, King Humbert 4 8.0 SCARLET SAGE. ROOTED CUTTINGS Coleus 10 kinds, $5.00 per 1000 150,000 Alternantheras P. Major, and Rosea $3.00 per 1000. Jewel, $S.OO per 1000. PARIS DAISY, Mrs. Sanders, $1.00 per 100: fine EtoUe d'Or, $1.00 per 100; Giant YeUow, White, $1.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, Gem. $1.00 per 100. $9 00 per 1000. GENISTA. $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM, White, Gumey'and Pauline, , $8.00 per 1000 1000. VINCA, Green. 90c. per CUPHEA. 76c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. FUCHSIA. Named kinds, $5.00 per 1000. STEVIA. Dwarf, 75c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. PETUNIA. Double, named kinds, $1.00 per 100. ! of LiUum longifloTum giganteum (from Vaughan's bulbsl at the Establishment of Julius B. Arndt, Dummett Estate, 137 Union Ave., Mt. Vernon, N. Y. (The photo was taken at Easter) Blue and white. AGERATUM. GERANIUMS. pink, white, red GERMAN IVY COLEUS, Verschafieltlland Golden Bedder DRACAENA IndlTisa BOSTON FERN RUNNERS. From bench, $2 JO per 100, $18.50 per 1000. WILLIAM HEARS, R in Woolsey and Terminalis, and the beauti- ful new Dracaena Kelleri. In addition there is a block of Japan Lilies in pots ; and Lady Gay, Perkins, Hiawatha, Anna SteinhofE and Tausendschon Roses in bud and bloom. Several houses are now being made ready for a large importation of palms which are expected to arrive soon. This range of greenhouses, when it was the property of Pankok & Schu- macher, was always one of the best stocked and most interesting on L. I., and under its new owners, the J. M. Keller Co., Inc., and its new manager, 18ft. X 90ft. long. These are well stocked with a very large assortment ot bedding plants, such as Geraniums, Coleus, Agera- tum, etc. In some of big houses he has some fine looking Carnations in bloom. Further on we found a house well stocked with Tomato plants of various kinds, also some nice double and single Fuch- sias. In another there was a large num- ber of Stocks. Mr. Brummer does a large wholesale business in Elizabeth and Newark, and reports that trade this year has been very heavy in all its branches. Appleton, Weeks, Dolly Dimple, 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CUPHEA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. SALVIA. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. AGERATUM, Pauline, white; Gumey, 2-i«, GENISTA. 2-in., S2.00 [ per 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. VINCA Good, strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. WHITE BROTHERS, MEDINA, N. Y. Will beli^ all aronnd If yon mention the BItditag» Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT ^ ^ USE FOR RESULTS ^ 1334 The Florists' Exchange Seasonable Stock 100 ACHYRANTHES. In flats S2.00 IMllH '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'■'■'■ eloo AGERATUM.' ' In flats 2-00 ANTli&HiNiJM (Buxton's and Rams- burg's Strains.) ^ ^ iM-iS:::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::-- s:™ COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings ^.75 l&jn '.'.[[['.'.'.'.''.'.'.'.'.'■'■'■'■'■'■'■ Sioo FUCHSIAS. 2M-in |-™ gIMvIAN' ivy.' ■ iK-in! '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'''.'..■■■ 3.00 GERANIUMS. A 1 stock 6.78 HElYoTROPEV ■ 2M-inV-'.'. 3-00 IVY^GERANiuM'sV ' 2M-in.'.' 3.00 MESEMBRYANTHEMUMSl ' 'aH-in. ■.:::.' eioO PETUNIAS. In flats l-gO PELARGONiUMS.' ' iyi-in .'.'.'. '.. ■ • ' .■•'iii,- 7-™ ROSE and SKELETON GERANIUMS. ^ ^ i&ln :::::::::::.'.:'.'■'■'■'■'■'■'■'■'■ eioo salvia'.' ■ Rioted Cuttings. .S8.00 per 1000 1.00 iMr:";;;;;:;:::;:::::::::::::::::::::::5:oo VERBENAS. 2!4-in ?-50 LEMON VERBENAS. 2M-in ^g-OO VINCAS.' ■ 'S6.'66,' JS.'OO and'. '.'.'.'. 10.00 The Peckham Floral Co. R.F.D.N..165 FAIRHAVEN, MASS. Cannas 10 Standard Varieties, to 100 close out, 3 and 4-in. pots. . .$3.00 Geraniums, 4 varieties, my selection, 3 and 334-in. pots. 4.00 Petunias, from double seed, fine varieties 2.50 Salvias, 2}^-in. pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, July 10th 2.00 Cyclamen, August 1st 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO GERANIUMS YOU RISK NOTHING If unsatisfactory in any way when received, you will have the privilege of sending them right back and getting your money back or another lot of Geraniums. A new lot ready every week. $10.00 per 1000 for S. A. NUTT, S12.50 per 1000 for RIGARD and POITEVINE. ALBERT M. HERR Lanoastar, Pa. [NGLISH IVY Stxong, bushy plants, 4-in.pot*,I>er 100 $14.00 PETER WENK. Ozone Park, N. Y. <>mi RRIIWii 3-in. pots, ready for shift. lltUL DKUnn strong pl«Dtfct6.00 per 100. Weeping Coleus 2-in- pop. '"ly J" •'«'•• strong plintfc »3.00 pe 100. Rooted Cuttings. Ready for 2.in. pots, stocky; tl.50 per 100. VINCA Varlegata. «-in., lOc.; 3-in., 6c.; 2-in.. 2c. ENGLISH rVY. 4-in., lOc. Cash with order, please. J. W. C. Sealy, Lynbrook, L L, N. Y. Vinca Variegata GERANIUMS, 3-in.. S3.50 red. ASTERS, all colors, -SI NIAS (Single), PHLOX STOCKS, CANNAS, 100. per PETU- HELIOTROPE, S5.00 per 100. SALVIAS, 3-in., S3.50 per 100. TOMATOES, PEPPERS, 2-in., 31.00 per 100. WM. J. FREDERICK, 29 Helderberg Ave. SCHENECTiUDY. N. V. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Bxebaox* U/>e WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR Dahlias for Retail Trade Recommend the Twentieth Century Sorts If you have to recommend Dahlia va- rieties such as will flower and are good for cutting, the single Twentieth Cen- tury sorts are perhaps as safe to mention as any. They are by no means as beauti- ful as some of the many others to choose from, but I do believe that they give more satisfactory results over a greater portion of the country than any other, no matter what the name. A Dahlia which is a shy bloomer, is a poor Dahlia, no matter how grand the color, how re- fined the flower, how large or anything else. For the retail trade, free flowering is the main thing about any sort. .4. plant which is loaded down with buds about the end of October, when the first flower on the plant just opens, isn't in it with the one with no buds at that time, but which has flowered for two months previously. Plant Dahlias : plant every kind new to you, everything of- fered and well recommended or other- wise, but don't keep on carrying over stock of shy bloomers. Dahlias cannot be grown successfully all over the coun- try as certain sorts will do better in one locality than in another, so keep on try- ing, and if you plant out small stock from 2%in. pots, don't do it until every danger of frost is over. If you plant the tubers, the first lot can go out, but there is no hurry. Chrysanthemums It seems such a long time since 1 talked about Chrysanthemums, but this is because there are so many many sub- jects at this time of the year, all of which are of interest to the florist. If your benches are all crowded with bed- ding stock, as they ought to be, it will not hurt in the least to put the small Chrysanthemums out into a frame until planting time, but very few retail grow- ers can find room before the first week in June to bench 'Mums. This is rather late for the extra early varieties ; in fact, for any which are expected to produce great stems and show flowers, but the smaller grower cannot expect much in that way, for his benches are full of Ge- raniums tfntil Memorial Day. Eather than to have a plant suffer in a 2in. pot for another two or three weeks, give it a shift into a 3%in. pot. Let it keep on making a strong, healthy growth; place it outdoors when the pot can be plunged. No glass is required for pro- tection as long as the watering is not overlooked. Such plants, when benched by June 10, are going right ahead. They won't stand there for a month before they move, and to the man who only grows a few thousand the extra work and cost in giving the plants a shift doesn t amount to much, but no matter what it does amount to, he is still ahead. Cannas To Get the Best Out of Them You are going to plant more Canna beds this Spring and early Summer than ever before. The grand new sorts are well worthy of being used extensively, and the people want them. The larger the beds they go into the totter ; not that you cannot make a good showing in a bed of say 4ft. in diameter, but to show Cannas at their best you want masses of them. A bed 15ft. to 20ft. makes the show bed, and if you can get one to fill 30ft. in diameter surrounded by an open sweep of lawn in proportioh, fill it and plant well. An order like that is well worth going after because it's a good ad- vertisement if planted right and properly cared for afterward. Cannas want a rich bed. Tou cannot overdo the feeding very well, but the soil must have manure and plenty of it. Work the soil over deeply, call the attention of your customers to the fact that in order to get the most out of the Cannas they must have a good bed. A Geranium, in order to do well, likes a heavy loam and little manure. nd flowers well in anj •ish- ment in the soil, plenty of water, and all the sunshine possible. That's what makes the plants grow and bring the big flower spikes, and if you cannot give them a good bed, do not give them any. Boston Ferns Buy Small Stock and Grow It On More and more "Bostons" are used every year. They may all consist of real Boston ferns or the improved forms of Nepbrolepis exaltata, but that makes but little difference. It is a fact that we here, and many others, have an increased call in Spring for veranda and window boxes filled with Irises, pink or red Geraniums, and Boston ferns. To begin with, this is a most beautiful combination^Iooks rich all Summer, even when exposed to full sunlight. The Bostons may grow a little light in color, but what does that matter. If the plants, a few weeks be- fore the boxes were filled, have been ex- posed to full sunlight indoors, they do not mind going outside at all. One does not want long, scraggly fronds on the plants, such as have been made in a dark shady house. Bushy, short stock out of 4in. pots is the proper kind to use. Arrange a nice box and have it on display, and see if you do not get orders, and in the meantime get ready with a good supply of ferns, whether they are your own or such as you buy. Any which are left over at the end of the bedding season can be grown on for Fall use. This wonderful fern and its many beautiful sports are the very best kind of stock to carry for the retail grower. There is not a week in the whole year when they cannot be sold to the best advantage, and whenever you can get hold of small stock at reasonable prices buy it and grow it on ; always have a good stock of salable plants on hand. Peoiues Cut the Flowers Before They are Open A year ago it happened. There were about 1000 extra fine clumps of Peonies in the field, heavy plants, 3ft. high, full of buds and beautiful foliage. They all consisted of that grandest of all Peonies, Festiva maxima, and we figured on what the crop would bring at the wholesale market, besides supplying our own re- tail demand. The buds were just show- ing color, but on account of a cold rainy week we decided not to cut any on Fri- day forenoon, as we ought to have done, and waited until the following Monday. On Saturday the thermometer went up to 86 degrees in the shade; Sunday was almost as bad, and on Monday the batch of Peonies looked like a mass of snow- balls. After the express and commission charges were deducted we cleared $59.60, so the Peonies, if worth cutting this year, are going to be cut whether Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, the minute the first petals loosen up, and if we haven't proper facilities to keep the cut stock, the whole- sale house has, and we are going to get as much money out of it as we ought to. If you have show grounds it is well to let "the Peonies make as big showing as possible, but when they are in the field in nursery rows they ought to be made to bring in every cent that can be squeezed out of them. We sell the roots in Spring and Fall, and the flowers around Memorial Day, therefore Peonies pay to grow for every retail floi'ist who has room to grow them. Do not cut the stems down to the ground ; leave as much stem on the plant as you can. I have never seen any real bad effect from cut- ting down low, but it doesn't seem reason- able to suppose that the plants are bene- fited by it. If you carry a mixed lot of plants.' which is very likely, get the latols ready now; have them painted, so that the writing you do on them won't rub off in the course of a few weeks. Mark the plants properly, so that you can tell them apart when out of bloom, which is eleven and a half months out of the twelve. Vinca Yariepta 33^-in., fine plants with trailers, $5.00 per 100; 2H-in-, iiice plants with trailers, suitable for baskets, $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS Strong, bushy plants, in bud and bloom, 3}i-m. pota; S. A. NUTT, $5.00 per 100. These are fine plants, as good as any 4-inch. Cash with order, please. JOHN R. MITCHELL MADISON, N. J. GERANIUMS In bud and bloom. S. A. Nutt. 3H-in. pots, S6.50 and S7.00 per 100. Rlcard. 3K-in. pots, S7.00 per 100. 2000 S. A. Nutt, Poitevine and Rlcard. 2M->n., ready for 3H-'n., strong plants, S3.00 per 100. SALVIA Splendens. 3H-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. 3K-in. pots, S6.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 3K and 4-in. pots, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. LOBELIA, Kathleen Mallard. 3-in. pots, $5.00; 2ii-m., $2.50 per 10 3ANNAS, McKlnley, D. Harum. $5.00 Vaughan and per 100; King Humbert, $6.00 per 100. Coleus. S varieties, 2}i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Verbenas. Mixed colors, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. E. C.ROGERS - ROSLINDALE, MASS. Give crtHllt where credit is dae — Mention Eichangt Geraniums $3.50 per 100; PETUNIAS. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per lOO. SALVIAS. 2-in. pots. S2.00 per 100, 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in., $5.00 per 100. ASTERS. 4 colors, 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. CABBAGE, TOMATOES, CAULIFLOWER, PEPPERS. 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100; CELERY, Golden Self Blanching. Trans- planted. $3.60 per 1000. Cash with order. N. Y. Eichange GERANIUMS cSs RICARD, POITEVINE, DOYLE, NUTT, BUCHNER, ANNA BROWN (pink). $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch. RICARD, POITEVINE, NUTT. Fine stock. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby St.. LANCASTER, PA. Crive credit wlierecredit is due — MentionExchaase GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings From now till October RICARD.POITEVINE.DOYLE.CASTELLANE, PERKINS, VIAUD, NUTT and BUCHNER $10.00 per 1000. Caih with order. FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster Pa. GlTCcredttwherecredltiBdae — MeDtionEirchaDge Qeraniums S. A. NUTT in bud and bloom, good bushy Stock from 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; fine 3-in. stock, $5.00 per 100. Cash please. KIIBOURNS WILLIAMS - - Clinton, N. Y. I read thia advt. in the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1335 Stevias Prepare a Good Stock Because the Stevias are considered by many of us as common plants, out of which hardly ever much money is made, we are apt to neglect them or do not think it worth while to pay much atten- tion to them during the busy Spring months. But whenever December rolls around once more, and we have to rely on the market for the cut Stevias to go with every box of Carnations, we find that it is an expensive proposition to buy every bit when it can just as well be grown on the place. There are things we shouldn't bother with ; if we cannot give them the care to grow them well, let the specialists do it. Then there are others we ought to grow if we have glaes at all, and here is where the Stevia comes in. There is nothing more useful than it during the Midwinter months, and many fine sprays of Asparagus Sprengeri or plumosus can be left to remain on the plants and Stevia used instead. The greenery proposition is an expensive one, even if we only have to give a few pen- nies' worth with every order of flowers sent out, and the more attention you pay to it and try to grow as much of the supply you need during the year, the better for you. Stevia, while a flower, belongs to the greens which we usually put with other flowers, and every retail grower should handle it. Rooted cut- tings or 2in. pot plants at this time, if planted out and lifted next October, will be a profitable crop to grow, or let the plants have pot culture all through the Summer — anyway as long as you get a good batch of plants to cut from from November on. Do not grow more than you need ; it hardly pays to grow small scale for the wholesale arket. Publications Received Orono, March, Bulletin 224, This deals mainly grass, and spraying with iron sulphate for tlie control of Wild Mustard, the effect of iron sulphate upon Potato ind an analysis for poison of sprayed Apples. Ctirrant and - • • In Maine, Bulletin haulr Sumn , _. _ _ ^ .. . lished fragments concerning them are difficult to collect and co-ordinate, and she has not at- tempted this. The bulletin is usefully illustrated. Irrigated Pield Crops la Western Nebraska, bulletin of the Agri- cultural Ex. Station of Nebraska, Lin- coln, Neb. Destruction of Germs of In- fections Bee Diseases by Heating, Bul- letin 92 of the U. S. Dept. of Agri. This is a highly important paper on a sub- ject of widespread interest, by Dr. G. F. White. Begister and Annonncement, 1914-15, University of Tennessee. Mushroom Growing and Imports Although Mushroom growing in the United States haK assumed considerable proportions, the imports continue large. There were imported in the fiscal year 1912, 641,027 pounds of cut, sliced, or dried Mushrooms, in undivided packages containing less than 5 pounds, the value of which was $171,657, and in the "all other" class 6,677,905 pounds of Mush- rooms, valued at $841,442. The imports of these two classes in the fiscal year 1913 totaled 822,422 pounds, worth $222,- 670, and 7,323,197 pounds, worth $947,- 779. The duty on imported Mushrooms was continued by the Underwood bill at 2% cents per pound. The imports natu- rally consist of the preserved or dried article. Considerable Mushroom spawn is also imported, the amount in the fiscal year 1913 being 240,243 pounds, valued at $5,883. The largest Mushroom farms in this country are in the New York and Philadelphia regions, the products being sold in the fr«sh state. The cost of grow- ing is said to be 20 cents per pound, while the market price ranges from 25 cents to $2. A recent quotation in Washing- ton, D. C, was 50 cents per pound. Nursery Grown Trees The state College of grown trees on the 'State" Fair Grounds .at . .Sg^cuse. Work is already under CRAIG'S SPRING LIST The following Stock is up to our established Standard "Quality" CROTONS The Croton, _ have the largest and i the of the very highest quality and brilliantly colored. 2^-'"- pots. strong plants. $20 per 100, J175 per 1000. 4-in. pots, strong plants, $30 per 100, $275 per 1000; 5-in. pots, strong plants, $50. $75 and $100 per 100; 6-in. pots, strong plants, $12, $15. $18 and $24 per doz; 7-in. pots, strong plants. $24, $30 and $36 per doz; 8-in. pots, made up beautiful plants. $24. $30 and $36 per doz; 10- in. pots, made up beautiful plants. $5, $6 and $7.50 each: 12-in. and 14-in. tubs, made up beautiful plants. $10 and $15 each. DRACAENA 8-in. pots..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.".".' $15 and $18 per do PHOENIX ARECA TERNS 150,000 in variety, finest itock. " TEDDY JUNIOR." A grand new dwarf fe Fine young plants from 2>^-in. pots. $3 per dc $15 per 100, $140 per 1000. NEPHROLEPIS Scottti 6-in S6 per dor., $45 per 1 Nephrolepis Tuberosa . . $6 per doz., $45 per 100 .812 per doz., $90 per 100 -" $4. $5 each .$1S per 100. $140 per 1000 Nephrolepis Robusta 50.000 CHRTSANTHEHUHS .$2.00 $17.50 $3. ARECA luteacena. Perfect plants, with rich, dark Smith's Advance.. 6-in. pots, $12 per doz.; S pots, made up, very heavy, 48 in. to 60 in. ti $5 each; 10-in. pots, made up, very heavy, in. tall. $5 and $6 each; 10-m. tubs, made i very heavy, 6 ft. $12.50 each. ft. tall. $7.50, $10 a FICUS 7-in. pots. 3 ft. tall '.'.'.'.'$"2.50 each 8-in. pots. 4 ft. tall $3 each 10 and U-in. tubs, 5 ft. tall .. $4 and $5 each Branch plants, exceptionally fine, $2.50. $3, $3.50 ITie^ larger plants arc unusually fine. high, $e, $9 and $12 .$1.50 and $2 each ..S2.50and$3each , 2.00 17.50 . 2.00 17.50 Merry Jane 2.00 17.50 Dolly Dimple 2.00 17.50 I Robert HaUlday 2.00 17.50 I Dr. Enguehard 2.00 17.50 Baby Pompon 2.00 17.50 Lynnwood HaU 2.00 17.50 Unaka 2.00 17.60 . 2.00 17.60 . 2.00 17.50 . 2.00 17.50 , 2.00 17.50 , 2.00 17.50 Golden Age 2.50 20.00 YeUon Eaton 2.60 20.00 White Eaton 2.60 20.00 Golden Gem 3.00 25.00 .00 26.00 .00 25.00 " 26.00 3.00 25.00 Clorinda. - 'Late December Gem 3.00 26.00 Thanksgiving Queen 3.00 25.00 Roman Gold 3.00 25.00 Naoma 3.00 25.00 Ramapo 8.00 76.00 Golden Star 8.00 76.00 Stock 1000 .00 $26.00 25.00 ] 25.00 I 3.60 30.00 00 35!00 00 35.00 i.OO 35.00 .00 35.00 .00 36.00 0.00 90.00 0.00 90.00 SPRING PLANTS READY NOW We will offer this year an immense stock of Spring plants, all oi the same high quality as other Craig specialties. 2H and ."^in. 4-tn. Pots Pot. GERANIUMS. Strong plants. 8 va- 100 100 rietles, not in bloom $8.00 SCARLET SAGE, Zurich $4.00 8.00 VERBENAS. Best strain 4.00 8.00 SNAPDRAGON, Sutton's Prize Winners 8.00 MIMULAS TigrinusCMonkey Rower) 8.00 Moschatus (Musk Plant) 8.00 LOBELIA. Light and dark 4.00 Trailing 4.00 Double Kathleen Mallard 4.00 PHLOX, Drummondii 4.00 CUPHEA (Qgar Plant) 4.00 AGERATUM (Uttle Blue Star) Blue Perfection MOONVINES NASTURTIUM. Yellow and red RICINUS (Castor Oa Bean) BALSAM, Camellia-flowered ABUTILON, Flowering GAILLARDIA, Double Mixed CELOSIA, Sutton's Large Assorted. LUPINUS. Best assorted TORENIA, Blue 4.00 AMARANTHUS, Red 4.00 CALENDULA. Finest assorted MARIGOLD, African French Dwarf PETUNIA, California Giant 7.00 Double 8.00 Rosy Mom 4.00 7.00 FLOWERING VINCAS. 3 colors ... 6.00 COLEUS, 6 varieties 3.60 Large Leaf Seedlings 8.00 Brilliancy 18.00 ALTERNANTHERA. Red and yeUow. 3.50 CANNAS, 8 varieties, assorted 8.00 King Humbert 10.00 LANTANAS 8.00 FUCHSIA 10.00 DAISIES. Marguerite. Heavy 16.00 WHITE DAISIES. 4-in., heavy, $10.00 per 100; 6-in., $25.00 per 100. 7.00 ■8.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 7.00 ROBBRT CRAIG CO.,«»''Sl'»£S!l''*»''''- Bedding Plants VINCA Variegata. 3M-in S BEGONIA Vernon. 2M-in AGERATUM. 3-in SNAPDRAGON 3-in MADAME SALLEROI. 2M-ln., $2.60; 3-in. KENTIA Forsteriana I 4-in., 30c. KENTIA Forsteriana Combination, 3 in a pot, 5-in., 50c. FRANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON, N. J. VINCA VARIEGATA M. H. Baumann, Park Rid^e, N. J. Double Fringed Petunias Mixed. Good, strong, healthy plants. 2-m.. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per lOOO. R< $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Extra heavy, well branched, 4-in. S. A. Nutt, 6c.; Buchner. 7c.; Ricard, 8c.; Viaud, Sc; Poitevine, 8c. Nutt, Buchner and Double Grant, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. ELMER RAVIfllNGS,\'';L'rr" Glean, N.Y. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange Princess of Wales Violet Cuttings $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 rate Wm. Sim* Cliftondalc, Mass. PERIWINKLE. 4-in. pots, S 10.00 per 100. CANNAS. Leading varieties, 3-in. pots, S3.00 per 100; King Humbert, $7.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Doyle, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard and Buchner. 4-in., $7.00 per 100. COLEUS, Golden Bedder, Verschaf- feltii. Queen Victoria and Fancy Varieties, S3.00 per 100. BEGONIA Luminosa, Prima Donna, .3-in., .$5.00 per 100. COBEA Scandens. 4-in., .«7.00 per 100. Casli witli order, please. CHARLES ZIMMER Florist. WEST COLLINGSWOOD, N. I. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Exchange The Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE. OHIO LOOK LOOK LOOK 20,000 fine Vincas, from 2M-inch pots, at $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash with order please. Both Phones. State St. Gardens W. T. HbiUorn, Prop. NEWTOWN, PA. 1336 The Florists' Exchange 25-35% OFF ON Bedding Plants We are ml goin^ to mail until the season is oOer before reducing our prices. Send your orders in at once. The slock « '''fi^'- ^^ <^°^ ^^'P promptly, See our ado. in last week's "Review," page U73. You Will see how much money you are saving. Geraniums S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poitevine, Mme. Recamier, Roseleur, Perkins, Castelaine, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, J. Oberle, Victor Giossett, Mme. Landry, Tiffin, etc., 4-inch, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Madame Salleroi Geraniums, choice. 2H-inch. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cannas Alphonse Bouvier, Charles Henderson, Venus, Madame Crozy, Florence Vaughan, President McKmley, Queen Char- lotte, Richard Wallace, Alsace, etc., 4-inch, beautiful stock, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Coleus „ ^ Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Fire Brand, Joseph's Coat, Palmerston, Butterfly, Fireflame, Queen of the West, Messey, Schultz Victory, etc. Heavy, 2i/^-mch, $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. Brilliancy Coleus ^-^^^^""^"^ °^ Scarlet Sage Variegated Periwinkle 21^-inch, $3.00 per 100. Four varieties. 3-inch, $3.00 per 100; inch, $6.00 per 100. 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. Sweet Alyssum, Single Petunias, Lobelias, Marigolds, dwarf and tall; Zinnias, Phlox, Verbenas, Parlor Ivy, Double Petunias, Lady Slippers, Cosmos, Ageratums, dwarf and tall; Snapdragon, in variety. 2i^-inch, $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. 4-inch, choice, $5.00 per 100 feet, 5-in-ch, XXX heavy, $20.00 Double Petunias Heliotrope 3-inch, $4.00 per 100. Variegated Funkias $6 0I) ?e? 100. English Ivy Two plants in pot, 4-( per 100. Ampelopsis Veitchii $S^er^l^o Ampelopsis Engelmanni 5-inch $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa 6-inch, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. 4-inch, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. Roses In good assortment, 6-inch, $25.00 per 100. Boxwood 10-12-inch, very bushy, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. 12-15-inch, very bushy, $2.50 per dozen, $20.00 per 100. 15-18-inch, very bushy, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. Thaddeus N. Yates & Co. MT. AIRY, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Palms Heacock's Fems NVHOLESALE PRICE LIST KENTIA FORSTERIANA Pot Leavej In. high Each e-in. 5-6 28-30 $1.00 6-iii. 6 34-36 1.60 KENTIA BELMOREANA Pot Leaves In. high Each 2H-in. 4 8-10 6-in. 6-7 In. high Each _ 36 S2.60 Sdortub 40-42 4.00 7.ia. 6- 42-48 6.00 7.in. 6- 6-6)4 ft 10.00 9.1n 5H-6ft 12.60 9-in 6 ft., heavy .... 15.00 g.in 7-8ft 20.00 9.in 6-7 6-7 28-30 1.50 34-36 2.50 36-38 3.00 42-46 4.00 45 to 48. very heavy.. 6.00 48 to 54, very heavy.. 6.00 6 ft., very heavy 8.00 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 kto! 4i 12-in. 4 i PHOENIX ROEBELENII 5-in. pot. nicely characterized $1.00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI EacI 6-m. pot, 18 to 20-In. spread 1.50 9-in. tub, 4-ft. spread $4.0 7-in. tub. 18 inches high, 24-in. spread 2.0* 9-in. tub, 5-ft. spread S.O HOME-GROWN. STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.^sr Wyncote, Pa FERNS FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings in ten lead- ing varieties. Booking orders now to be filled in rotation, ready for delivery June 15. Prices as follows: Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 per 100 clumps. $9.50 per 1000; $8.50 per 1000 in lO.OOO lots. Or for home delivery in flats. $1.25 per flat (110 clumps); 50 flats or more, $1.00 per flat. ^gPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 2K-in.. S3.00 per 100, Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000. All express orders cash or satisfactory reference tvitb order. B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, lERSEY CITY, N. 1. Reciprocity— Saw It in the Eichange ferns in flats All the beat sorts with a liberal share of CjTtomium Falcatum, Rochfordlanmn and Aspiditun Tsussimense, 110 clumpi n a flat, also a few in 2K-in- pots, at S26.00 per 1000, and ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus in 3-in. pots. EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave , West Hoboken, N. J. Write them you read this advt. In the Eschange FERNS in FLATS Id all the best and hardiest rarietiei, ready for shipment from June 15th to Sept 1st. PGiNseniAS From 2>i-iii. pota. Orders booked now for July and August delivery at $5.00 per 100. $46.00 per 1000. THOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short Hills^N). Writp thpm von read this advt. In the THE HOME OF THE SCOnil FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND BAST 45th STRBBT BROOKLYN. NEW YORK Give credit where crei FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2)i-m. stock, in largest and best assonment, t3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOQD. In 5000 lots, »22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Excellent 2>i-m. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per dor., $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Fems). Strong. ' ■' ' ■ f quantity, all reacfy per doz.. $30.00 per STRONG ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEEDLINGS. Ready for potting. $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. All from best green- Lse-grown seeds. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchanxe PTERIS ANDERSONI, Queen of the_,Pteii« doz., $10.00 per 100. J. F. ANDERSON. Short Bills, N. J. FERN SPECIALIST Olve credit where credit Is due — Mention 1 FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, stock ready for 2)4-inch pots in flats of about 110 clumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat. 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Packine Included. Order now while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for Illustrated Folder. McHUTCHISON & CO. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Reciprocity— Saw It In the Eieh«Jge Scottii Ferns Nice, clean, 6-in. stock, $4,00 per doz. HENRY ENGLER 4651 Lancaster Ave. PhUadelphla, Pa. The Florist's Exchange 1337 Flowering, Decorative lod Vegetable Plants N ABUINDACNCB Liberal extras Size ■ early orders. Prompt Shipment! InchM 100 1000 2H Abutilon Savitzii, or 6 varieties miied $2.25 $20.00 2H Ageratums, blue and white 2.25 20.00 2)i Alternantheras, red and yellow. 2.25 20.00 2}i AltemantheraBrilliantissima... 2.50 22.50 2}^ Alyssum, Little Gem or Large Giant 2.00 18.00 2K Alyssum, double, strong plants. . 2.50 22.50 2!^ Asparagus Plumosus,Jarge plants 3.00 25.00 2H Asparagus Sprengcri 2.25 20.00 4 Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2H Begonia Vernon, 3 colors 2.60 22 50 4 Caladlums, Elephant's Ear 8.00 76.00 60,000 3H and 4-inch Cannas in 28 varieties. State kinds wanted. 5.00 45.00 2H Centaureas, Dusty Miller 2.25 20.00 2H Coleus, in abundance, Golden Bedder or Verschaffeltii 2.60 22.60 2 HColeus, in 15 mixed varieties. . . . 3.00 25.00 2H Cupheas, Cigar Plant 2.25 20.00 2H Fuchsias, 12 good varieties mixed 3.00 25.00 4 Fuchsias, 12 good varieties mixed 7.50 70.00 60,000 Geraniums, 3)^ and 4-inch, 100 1000 ';•¥. 214 Marguerites Mrs. Sander Marguerite 2J^ Petunias, single, assorted colors. 2H Phloi Drummondi, mixed colors., ,Ric iS. A. Ivy Geraniums, 10 varii i Mme. Sallerol, good pla: Heliotropes, white, light 2.25 20.00 2>^ Heliotropes, white, light or dark 2H Verbenas, a 6n large. Bonfire VeVk's; ' , of Nic A10NZ0J.BRYA1N,T.S'^ !.2S 20.00 separate colors, white, pink, purple, striped, etc 2,50 22.50 4 Vlncas, variegated and green 7.00 65.00 2J^ Vincas, variegated and green 3.25 30.00 Vegetable Plants by the Tomato Plants, Early Jewel, Earliana, Early Acme, Stone, Beefsteak, Ponderosa, etc., $2.25 per 1000; 5000 and over. S2.00 per 1000. Cabbage Plants, Winnigstadt, Wakefield, Early Summer, etc.. 32.25 per 1000; lots of 5000 and over, S2.00 per 1000. Egg Plants, Pepper Plants, Cauliflower, Brus- sels Sprouts and all other kinds of Vegetable E^PIants in abundance. Correspondence solicited. Washington, New Jersey (ine — Mention Exchange Some Maryland Notes Camph and Trees Meehan mentions the Camphor ost certainly there is no more ree in a suitable climate. As regards its hardiness I would say that I know a tree in Pitt County, in Eastern North Carolina, many years old. It stands the average Winters in that sec- tion, but has been badly cut back oc- casionally by an extra hard Winter. Yet it has never been killed, and always shoots again after a kill-back. At Jasper, on the north edge of Florida, there are some beautiful specimens that seem never to get hurt, and they live fairly well in Charleston arid Savannah, and I hav€ no doubt will thrive at Wilmington and N«w Bern, N. C, though I am not ac- quainted with specimens in these cities. But judging from the way similarly half hardy things thrive there, I would sup- pose that the Camphor tree will grow well. Vagaries of the Cold Sabal Palmetto thrives on the streete in Wilmington, and Chamseropa Fortune! in New Bern. There are great clumps of Oleanders in New Bern that are probably as tender as the Camphor tree. On a trip down the Southern coast in Spring several years ago I noticed that in Savannah and Charleston the Olean- ders had all their foliage killed, but when I got back, on my return to New Bern, I noticed that the Oleanders had not lost a leaf, and the lowest temperature ot the Winter was stated to have been 29 deg., while at Savannah they had only 14 deg of frost. New Bern occupies a little peninsula between two broad rivers, and the great expanse of water doubtless has a protective effect. Laurus nobills and Camellias grow to tree-like form in both Wilmington and New Bern, and both of these grow at Raleigh. The immedi- ate proximity of large bodies of salt water seems to have a great influence on the hardiness of many things. Here, right along the shores of the Chesapeake, Figs thrive wonderfully, while a few miles inland they often get killed to the ground. On a lawn here are two large trees of Magnolia grandiflora. One of these is exposed to the morning sun in Winter, and last Winter had most of its leaves scorched, while the other one, shaded by buildings from the early sun, has hardly lost a leaf. Near by these | trees is a large clump of donble-flowering Pomegranate, which, being deciduous, is i never hurt by the cold. . 1 Hedge Plants and Peonies i The Japanese Euonvmus makes a prettier hedge than the California Privet, and is as fresh and glo-ssy in Winter as in Summer. On one lawn is a great ; specimen of this Euonymus in tree form : which gives a fine shade to a rustic I BUSHY FERNS Good sized plants from 3-mch pots, at $6.00 per 100. Ferns in 2-inch pots an sold. R. G. Hanford, '*%%':" Reciprocity— Saw It Ig the Exchange ORCHIDS Just arrived, in splendid condition: CATTLEYA Trlanae, from a very good district. C. Perclvallana C. Mossiae C. Schroederae or p ■« ^lii^ DeBLCK. p. 0. Box 23 SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY. Write them yog read this advt. In the Eichapge ORCHIDS '"-=""''f°''°"^^^^^ '*'**'^'***""-^ ORCHIDS Direct from the Woods. CATTLEYAS, Specioslssima, GaskelUana, Per- clvallana. VANDAS, Coerulea, Luzonlca, Imshootlana. DENDROBIUMS, SchultzU, Nobile, Wardi- anum, Formosum, Densiflonim. PHALAENOPSIS, AmablUs a Write for special list N LAGER © HURRELL - SUMMIT, N. J. SchlUeriana. bench undei its spreading limbs. Then we have Crepe Myrtles, twenty or more feet tall, which are great bouquets of bloom for weeks in late Summer. Just now (May 23), we are in the height of the Peony season. Many grow- ers complain that in our hot sandy soil they cannot get good blooms on Peonies. I get the bloom as well here as any- where, for early In Spring 1 mulch them heavily with old, fine, rotted manure, and they give me a gorgeous bloom. Mois- ture and plenty of plant food are the requisites. The Gladioli are now throwing up spikes, and LUium candidum are full of buds. After the cold Spring we seem now to be in the full flush of Summer. W. F. Massey. Salisbury, Md. "The Exchange a Great Asset" "We are enjoying the busiest season since establishing a garden and nursery supply department in our store. We have sold out our entire stock of several hun- dred trees received this Spring from the leading nurseries. At the present writ- ing we are disposing of quantities of Pansies. We receive direct shipments daily and are making big preparations for Memorial Day trade. The columns of The Exchange are a great asset to our business, as we grow none of the goods we sell." A. P. C, Lynn, Mass. THE TIME TO PLACE ORDERS for stock you will need in June, July and August IS RIGHT NOW! , few things you ' ; sure to need before long : CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 2i^-in., $5.50 per 100; S50.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 3-in., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica and Chinensis. 2i^-in., $3.00 per 100- $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 2l4-m., $14.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire Cincinnati. 2H-in., $17.50 per 100: $150.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine. 234-in., $6.00 per 100- $50.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. 2^-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FERN FLATS. All varieties, $2.00 per flat; 10 flats, $17.50. PRIMULA Obconica Gigantea Seed. Separate colors, 90c. per 1000. PRIMULA Chinensis Fimbriata Seed. 90c. per 1000. CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora and Semi-Dwarf Seed. 50c. per tr. pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English Strain. In separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, German Strain. $6.00 per 1000. (Both of the highest strain obtainable.) PANSY SEED. Giant Flowering Prize Florist Mixture. As good a strain as can be obtained at the Iiighest price. 50c. per tr. pkt.; $1.50 per M oz.; $5.00 per oz. If in need of Roses, Carnations and Chrysan- themums—write us. We can take good care of all orders placed with us. A postal will bring you our catalogue. Let us hea S. S. SKIDELSKY 6; CO. 1004 Betz Bldg. -:- PHILADELPHIA, PA. 500,000 Carnations We are levoting our whole plant to the production of Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Our Lioiis juc mc best and we are producing the very finest stock. The rooted cuttings we arc no ping are superior to most 2-in. stock sent out. Will be glad to send you samples that you n lust what It is. All cuttings from stock plants grown for cuttings only and are large an fine. We also have some choice potted stock for April, May and June delivery. Place your orders ahead for potted stock if you want to be sure of it. 100 1000 2-in. I 100 1000 Enchantress. Light pink.. $3.00 $25.00 $35.00 Dorothy Gordon. Pink $3.00 $25 00 Enchantress. Pure white. . 3.00 25.00 35.00 ! Victory. Scarlet 3.00 25 00 Enchantress. Rose pink.. 3.00 25.00 35.00 l White Wonder 4 00 3500 Mrs. C. W. Ward. Pink... 3.00 25.0" "-""I" - ----- Smitli & Gannett, °^^.^^^' The New Carnation "Alice" A beautiful shade of CLKAR, BLUSH PINK, midway between Gloriosa and Enchantress. A Marvellous Bloomer Will be disseminated Season 1914-15. PETER FISHER, ^^kkl SPLIT CARNATIONS eanly and cheaply Carnations WHITE WONDER, from pots, $3.50 Vinca Variegated Strong plants, from 2}4-in. pots, $3.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 4-in. pots. Cash with order S. G. BENJAMIN FISHKILL, N. Y. CARNATIONS F.DWNEeSSONSCt. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA 338 The Florists' Exchange OPPORTUNITY NEIDINGER'S SELECT SPHAGNUM MOSS DIRECT FROM OUR SWAMPS SPECIAL OFFER at $1.50 per bale. For a short time only. Urge 5-bbl. bales. Write for prices in large quantities. JOS. G. NEIDINGER, 1513-15 Cermantown Avenue. PHILADELPHIA, PA. IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER OE FLORISTS" SUPPLIES Bougainvillea 2- and 2i4:-inch, $10.00 per 100. 3-inch, $20.00 per 100. June 1st Delivery Kindly send cash with order for prompt shipment Emile N. Savoy Bougainvillea Specialist SECAUCUS. N. J. Dracaena Indivisa 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; 5-inch pots, $20.00 per 100 English Ivy I you ri'ad this advt. In the Exchange Strong, 4-inch, 3 feet long, $10.00 per 100 PETER HENDERSON 6; CO. 35 and 57 Cortlandt Street, - NEW YORK GERANIUMS 10,000 POITEVINE 3}4-m., |6.00 per 100 10,000 NUTT 3H-in., 6.00 per 100 10,000 RICARD 3H-in., 6.00 per 100 These are good, strong, stocky plants, all in bud and bloom, ready for immediate shipment. Cash with order. Satisfaction guaranteed. SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSE, B,Jfwliist DOVER,N.J. =GERAN1UMS= S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Double Pink, White Poitevine and Jaulin. Fine, healthy, stocky plants. 4-in., in bud and bloom, 36.00 per 100- I 3-ia., 83.00 per 100. SALVIAS, Bonfire and Splendens. Large plants from sod, S6.00 per 1000. SALVIAS. 2M-in., 2c.; 3-in., 3c. i LOBELIA, Double Blue. 2Ji-in., S2.00 per 100. Samuel Whitten, 232 Churchill Ave., Utica, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Gloria, Pacific Su- , preme, Dr Enguehard, Polly Rose, $1.00 per 100. White and Yellow Bonnafion, Chrysolora, Chae. Razcr, $1.25 per 100. Ramapo, $2.00. SWEET ALYSSUM, 2M-in., blooming plants, $1.76 per lOO. SALVIA, Bonfire, strong planS 2)i.in. pot., $2.00 per 100. COLEUS, 15 varied ties, from 4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. STOCKS, 2K-in- P°tf. $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, White, Yellow, Pink, 2M-in. pots. S12.00 per 100 VANKIRK FLORAL CO., ATCO, N. J. t in the Exchange ORCHIDS Just arrived in fine condition, an elegant lot of CATTLETA TRIANAE of the very best type. A rare opportunity to secuie beautiful plants at the most reasonable cost. Write at once. CARRILLO & COMPANY, MAMARONECK, N. Y. Will help all around if yoa mention the Exchange 100 Gypripedium Insigne 8-inch pans, $150 takes the lot. Cash with order. MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES PROVIDENCE. R, I. Write them yon read thl» aflyt. in ttaa Elcbanse Among- the Orowers: Dreycr Bros.; J. M. Keller Co.; A. Brummer & Son 1332-33 Arndt. J. B.. House of (lUus.) . . . .1333 Auto-Cultivator, The (Illus.) 1352 Bacl5 to the Farm Movement 1322 Books for the Countryman 1356 Bordeaux Mixture 1328 Carpet Bedding 1351 Catalogs Received 1322 ClnbB and Societies: Tuxedo (N. T.) Hort. Soc; Tarry- town (N. T.) Hort. Soc; Essex Co. (N. J.) Florists' Club; Nas- sau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Soc 1354 European Review 1342 Fisher's New Carnation (Illus.) 1342 France, Flower Regions in 1371 Gladiolus Society of Ohio 1326 Greenhouses for Schools 1353 Heating Queries 1356 Irises. The 1347 Market, Bevlew of the 1359 Maryland Notes. Some 1337 Meetings and Exhibitions, Coming.. 1358 Middle Atlantic States 1324 Mouse Trap. A Simple 1356 Mushroom Growing and Imports. .1336 New England States 1327 Ninth-Story Window, From A 1341 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 1331 Nursery Stock, W^inter Storage of.. 1326 Nurserymen's Convention, The 1341 Nursery Grown Trees 1335 Oblt-aary: Howell, S. S.; White, Lorenzo 1341 Ohio Taxing Case 1342 Pacific Coast Dept 1370 Peony Roots with Nodules 1342 Plant Growers on Holiday 1342 Publications Received 1336 Question Box 1327 Betaller, Tie (Illus.): Something White; Memorial Day Emblem; Pansy Wreath; "Six Days Shalt Thou Labor": Sun- day Closing; School of Make- up for Design Work 1343-1346 Rose Aphis. Destroying 1353 Seed Trade Report 1319 Southern States 1322 Trade Notes: Albany 1324 Austin 1322 Baldwin (L, I.) 1324 Baltimore 1324 Boston 1362 Chicago 1364 Cincinnati 1366 Detroit 1364 Indianapolis . 1369 Kalamazoo 1366 Kansas City 1367 Knoxville 1322 Lancaster 1324 Louisville 1323 Milwaukee 1369 New Orleans 1322 New York 1361 Pawtucket 1327 Philadelphia 1363 Pittsburgh 1326 San Francisco '.'!.'!!.'.'.'!!.'.'.'!!!.'! 1370 Schenectady 1326 Syracuse ; . . 1325 Washington 1326 Worcester 1327 Trade Notes, General 1339 Week's "Work, The: Dahlias for Retail Trade; Chrys- anthemums; Cannas; Boston Ferns; Peonies; Stevias 1334-1335 American Peony Society Date of Show Late on Wednesday afternoon we re- ceived a telegram from M. Barker, Chi- cago, secretary for the exhibition of this society, with the information that the continuance of the present hot weather at Chicago, where the annual exhibition has been scheduled for June 12 and 13, may render it necessary to advance the date several days or even a week. The dates will be fixed definitely on June 1 and sent to all the weekly trade papers in time for publication next week. Ready in June Revised, entirely reset and up-to-date Commercial Violet Culture A TREATISE ON THE GROWING AND MARKETING OF VIOLETS FOR PROFIT iBy DR. B. T. GALLOWAY Dean of the Department of Agriculture, CorneU University, Ithaca, N. Y. detail necessary Violet Houses. Plans for Complete Heating Systems, Photographs Showing Methods of Handling Soil, Preparing the Beds, Bunching the Flowers, Packing for Shipment, etc. Numerous illn^tm- tions showing the character of the important disc gantly printed also given. Ele- heayy enameled paper, ers of royal A.T.DELAMAREPT6.&PUB.C0.ltd. We Book of Water Gardening This work supersedes ail other books that have previously been written on the subject of aquatics and their surroundings, and gives in full_ detail all the practical in- formation necessary to the selec- tion, grouping and _ successful cul- tivation of aquatic and other plants required m the making of a Water Garden and its environ- ments, and covering all conditions from that of the amateur with a few plants in tubs to the large estate or park. By PETER. BISSET Expert Aquaticullurist Beautifully printed on heavy enameled paper, and profusely illustrated with one hundred and twenty halftones, seventeen dia- grams and two double page plates. Price Postpaid. $2.SO A.T.D[lAMAR[PTG.SPllB.CO.U(l. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York The Nurserymen's Convention Some news concerning the Thirty-ninth annual convention of the American Ass'n of Nurserymen at Cleveland, June 24-26, is given on the leader page, this issue. Secretary John Hall says that the attend- ance will be large and nothing is likely to be wanting to make this a notable DJPetJng. Ma. so, 1914. The Florists' Exchange ^33^ I List of Advertisers | | Index to Stock Advertised 1 i&rcSFii^Eif" E'"^'— ^-*^" Co Lo/.tJB-^ag^Co^aeS ^^^J^'l'^ ■ ■ ■ ■ y ^^^^ ^'^^^^^ j. 132| 32 Orna,nentd Shrub.. 131| Pipe Fittings. . 1351-70 71 Tobacco Powder. ... 1367 A&^-ia2^:|f ^"^.^^^ ir^f^^-^ lol^as^l^^i ^-S-^JSI o™a.e„taiTVe.....i|| gj^- i i i i i i : i gg"-::::: f Amcr Wooden Ware Elliott .^W Wm. 1318 Mader. Pa.,1, . . . . . 1325 Royal Glass Wo^s! ill? Alyssum.^^^'.'ILfi/- Pansies. . . . ''?lil-2o!2f S^aHnT \IU T-'IJ'"'' Century AndiSo^J^ •■5i?i Emm»'„?r;.;-M---}?5^ Madsen & Chr.stensen Rup,,. John F 1318 1335-37-38-57-58 13M-37-5S Sheet MosV. •.•.■.■.-. i352-5i V^L ml tfeSn;;S-.L-::::}ii in.?erH=''C"-::}ii Marsha.. aCo..W.E.}i?l rS°Blo^.-!«-.-:«-;: I ^"■'='°''^-=132S.3blM^7- ^rSe uA'fe ^^r'^'^^'^ We^ VenSatin.Apparatuf " ^Kr^t&-:^-}lf, ^^^i^-S.:-^ ^i^^t<^%.:^ '^'^I'.H^- '^^Ue '-^]^£^^2J^ '"Sl^sifll ^^^^^--i^ VentiUtors li^t S|l.rfi i|»i-;ii !pfci- |«-::"::ii ^a_^^|i ^^ i^^::::::::'! ^i^lS ^.^;-ri:: Ra^:^:;i gl^r^^;! tEJ^^..Ji - ;:3iS ^-^^ ?^u..;;;;;:i§^-jg^SS:5i Auto Implement Co.l369 Fletcher & Co.. F. W. McManus. James ... 1361 Sehling, Max.. ...... 1345 Areca . 1335-57 Pr vetCuttinei 1 330 Baer.JuIius 1343 „. . „ ., . 1319-65 Mears.Wm 1333 Schmidt. J. C 1332 Azaleas. .13iiii-a-33 RhSodiniSfs'm^^^ ^ , j Baker, The Florist... 1346 Ronats- Hail Assn.. .1354 Menand L . 1343 Schmltz. F. W O... . .1318 Bay Trees 1318-30 Roses? ."IsiAS FOf IfldeX tO ContClltS, Baldwin, Florist 1346 E''i''VTP-.Tf=-^- ISIC '^?-"^','=,?"'.et '^""V,, . Scholtz, The Florist.. 1343 Begonias 1318-20- 1325-26-27-28-29-30- Barret. The Florist.. 1346 Folev Gnhs. Mfg. Co. Co.. Ltd., The. . ..1345 Schub. Jacob 1344 1323-24-25-28-3.3-35- 1336-57-58 See nnnnitto Pads Barrows & Son. H.H.1357 ^T^';;-;,- 1370 Metropohtan Mater.a^^ Schwalic i Co., Inc.. 1337-57-58- Rubber Plants. 1357-58 WppOSUC ragC Baumann, M. H....1335 E<"d, M. C 13.59 „Co.. I36S Chas. 1324 Berberis 1330 Salvia. 1323-^-28- - - Baur&Steinkamp..l325 Ford. Wm. P. . . . . 1360 Mette. Henry 1324 Scott. John 1336 Bleeding Heart 1330 1332:33-3^137-38^7:58 Bayersdorfer&Co.H. Fouler, Fiske. Rawson Meyer Chas. F 1318 Sealy. J. W. C 1334 Bouganvilleji 1338 Scarlet Sage 1323-33-35: -, . ™ . .. 1355 ^Co... 1318 M^hell 4 Co., Henry Sharp. Partridge & Co Boxwood 1318-30-36 1^336-57-58 General Trade Nntp« Bay State Nurs..Thel330 Fredenck W J . . 1334 F. ... 1322 ' 1368 Bulbs 1317-18-19- Seeds 1318-20-21- VJCUCrdl iraUC IWieS Beaven.E.A 1352 Freeman Orchid Co.. 1356 MicheU a Seed House Shaw. Henry V 1360 1320-21-22-23-24-2.^ 1322-23 24 Ann Annnn Mthtt t1>„ i l i, Beckert.W.C 1318 Friedman. Florist.. ..1343 „. ^, ^^ 1322 Shellroad Gnhs 1318 Caladiums. .. .1318-24-37 Shrubs IsSS n u ^^'^' MlCH.— The Ann Arbor Begerow Floral Co... 1345 Friedman. J. J 1367 M.chelsen & Co 1330 Sheridan. Walter F. .1361 California Privet, .t llSSO Snapdragon 1319 21 greenhouse Co. has recently been incor- BaamyBros 1358 Froment^H. E 1361 Michigan Cut Flower Siebrecht. Geo. C... .1361 California Privet Cut- 131-25.32-34-35-38- POrated ; the capital Stock is stated at Bemb Floral Co. Thel344 Galvm.Thos F . 1343-45 Exchange... .1352 S m. Wm 1335 tings ' 1330 1357-58 ?25,000. Beniamin.S.G 1337 Gasaer Co.. J. IV|. . 1343 MjcWer Bros. Co.. . .1344 Skidelsky & Co.. S. S . Cannts.. .. 1318-20-23-24- Spirieas .13TO «.„ FRANriorr, Pat VU w f Bennet,C.A 1330 Gibbons, the Smilai MiUang Chas... ... .1361 I337 1325-28-32-33-34-35-36- Stevia 1324-28-33 i^ '*'*■'' iKANCISCO CaL.— The Western BergerBros 1363 ^-.f'.'''^:-^ H?f m' '"• ^''°/'°"^'- SSj^fl Skinner Irrigation Co. 1337-57-58 Stocks 133^34-37-38 Evergreen Co. has been incorporated to Berger &Co H.H.1318 S'^^" f^ <^u 1368 M,lton.aCx,n3. 1338-57 I35O Carnations 1324-28-37-58 Spruce 1330 do a general nursery and floral business. BermnE.H.G... 1364 gj;**/p,"v; ' " }??? Minge Floral Co., The SW B. S.. Jr 1361 Carnation Cuttings. 1324- Swainsona., 1314-2 5-57-58 Capital stock $10,000. iS'„'arrFrb'L'..'^l I G?aTa:^'^'s»::iii Minneapolis Flora. Cl 1^?^°— " {Ill Centaurea. . 132^8^ -1 I. ^S^t'-\s2^^ C>^-- S. LeSure, .who has been em- Black, Son & Co.. Jos. Greater N. Y Horists- ..,.,„,,„ fSfj Smith SOT ED " 1325 Chrysanthemums. .. 1317- 1357-58 PloyS'd for several years With A. Wash- ,H 1330 Ass^j... ... .1361 Mitchell. John R 1334 Smith I F? <7s O.'. ' mi 1324-25-28-33-35-38-57- Trees mO-32 burn & Sons as a landscape architect, Baekistone.Z.D....1347 grey <^,. Thos. J. . .1320 Momnger Co., John Smith & GanStT!^. ! 1337 „ ^ ^ 1358 Tuberoses {318-20 will leave within a week for Peoria where |S^eA:'-?'V:MI? ^f.^..':"."!q360 MS-reiHVnuiNas irrp"jr.°."-:li^! °S;gs"'.T3';7";2f-5:5--28. ^t-^lile ■piants.l32il|t }^,'^!S,l%"' '°-'« ^-^ ^^ -'° ""-- teon^FlowUsh-"" Inc"""" * '*"^°°?360 MuX^Sai"".'. . lif Solomon & Son, L, .' i }^67 gbmatis 1324-30-57 . 1320-22 23-24 rist, is going 'to make considerable im- %\T°°..'^!°"^.'.'°?344 HieSmehVsSonsiJij'™ Myer.feorist 34I fiHiilfSwIilerlif ColSt.-:V;i322:23-24l||! '''''''^^- -''"^HfJ^ii provement in his place this Summer. Two Bowe,M.A 1345 „„.„.. 13f6 Myers ASamtman. 1328 s«te"t cide^ llfl 1332-33-34-35-36-37-38- Veronica .1333 «' .*e greenhouses are to be extended to Breck-Robinson Nursl330 Ha" & Robinson.. .. .345 NaW,k,A. 328 Stearns LumbSlio.; ^ 1357-58 Vinca., 1323124:25-28- twice their present capacity. Jas. PhiUip, Breitmeyer-a Sons. J.1344 S"'?™A,'*- ^,- }337 S^,"'Ft,Uts.' Biard ^ The A. T 1371 Coreopsis 1333 1332-33-34-35-37-57-58 a well-known florist of Wausau, has been Bmmmer "adf ill* "L" ! Ernl^f : ' y lUl of Trade . .1355 |r ""i" S°- "" ^r^ ' J??! Cu°phTa ' ' ' iboV i, 33' W ^^t ???? ""^'^S'^'J by Mr. Hefko to assist him in his BSrSNr.';:::;f36i Hap 'G^^.B. 13545 National Show Car- frjii'pp^. gr^.^^ Ilf ^ ""'"'mf-l wJffowers.M: ! ! ! ! ! f b"^"'^^^- Bryan. Alonzo J 1337 Hatcher^, John C. . ..1343 de?»... .--...... -13.0 g^^ ^^^ ° Cut Flowers. .1352-53-54- Water Lilies 1332 BloomiNGTON, III.— The Phoenix iuS'a^S-^T-Flo:''*'' H"nectn?!i-tt-'o°!.;::Jig KXHofca^i; ! Jsif "L G h ^^^ 1355-58-59-60-61-62^63 Xanthosoma 1332 Nursery Greenhouses have been oftrrfng ris't...'.. ..•■...°:i345 HeisaCo.. . 1344 Ne" England Florist f^r^^ui Po^t,/y Co' llel Cycas Stems 1318 lo MISCELLANEOUS f. P"^! "f » handsome bouquet of Oarna- Burgevin's Sons, Val- Henderson & Co., A..1322 Supply (^ 1182 f t^pjoa "^''g, "^r; Cyclamen. .. .1324-25-37- Advertising Twine.. .1355 t^Ons to the young lady between the age ^cntin 1328 Henderson & Co.. Peter New York Stable Ma- B. .f. . . . .^'I . W „,,,., 1368 Aphine, ...". 1366 of 17 and 22 who COUld guess nearest to SSSi^s ssfev£ss£ &a** ssHi ^::^.M Sfci:;:;:li s-p^i-igrsr^ss s ByerBros 1333 „ .1320 fj- „ The Leo Traendly rSch^nckllsei „ 1358 Auto Cultivator 1369 ^''"^ '«'^<^'^- !^!^;^-°:^352 ggife" - :::^.":'i363 ^.-^-^^s. 0^^,-111111 i£,----'^^ii:|i naj^x^T^^^^^co^ ^Zn^^s g^urc---.v::lii "Ih?^--"™ orlk p S >-.T.-.«.-.;!i33o f,vS--^^:-|I|:| ^^^:v^^ TaS^n^rof'^Mrl^^Vi^eldTatkb^y-'tb: Childs, John LewiB.. 1320 Hilchlngs 'a Co! ! ! ! IIS PalmlrSson W-J.."!" VanlGrk .Floral O,. .1338 felM^N-- P^i| °'==°"'"""= fYsTK"?! „ "ty to see that all the trees and shrubs feeteS'-T-'ho.-p. Swfed?n|-lilg ^^^"J'Yot^- ^""lltt " ^^^1^2-23 Su^-- !".■ ! illlllE Directory^ofl'eif^f^-'^ and Other plants Set out will live. QarkCedtrifugalPump t^±To,5" -Me p"sheisky Bror.i: ! Ito Vavrous & Sons. J. F.lsi IZtJ"''- ' ■iiolf^-^-^ "*■='"' ""V^S'Jld^S „ FAIRMONT, MiNN.-The nurserymen of _,Co. , 1369 HoIton&HunkerCol362 Pearce. Gi,rge 1370 Vick a Sons. James... 1322 ^'"'^^"^^ ' ' [iWififk Fnvelones "44-45-46-47 Fairmont State that the present Spring §"'k-e'!'S;ba;id 1 t Home Correspondence P-kham FJorai Co.. 1334 ^irc^u";'. ^.^Vi'So^* ^""^^ "'':''-.Y33l pSIcXkets; l '. . . I'sll- JaS been the most prosperous that any of S/kb^r^.'s;;.-,"- S?rt^£'-^--" SiS^'cP vSn;u.T.:.~3lI S9tims.-::i3i7-2ii! Fancy Fer„s...}|f 1:11:11 ^^r\areTsHL7e:^?d°eTt''o tht'a^r; ^Samuel .■l.323 [|rid jSv' 13M "I . . - -^13a3'W'fH--.W'"-------:i3ll 1=25-28-33-34-35-36-37- Fertilizers.... 1318-66-67 of $100,000 have been filled by G. D. Conard fi Jones Co Hul"„ 'cirbon Co. i S Perry Buxton Doane'"' WaUer Seed Co.. The Geranium Cuttngs 13 if! ^"" ^"""'TsM M 1 ^cKisson of the Fairmont Nurseries, Conine Nurs^V Co-"'" "le-ld Gnhs 1344 p,^,-^-R ' d PoVtiJv" wiiiiPi-Co' " E ' A ' ' li 132^2™ 25'^?S^?3l3«l Flower Boxes. .".''. .^sfl BE. gj. John, and P. C. ChristenSen. The . . .^ !Vl330 f°i„^l?% i-iii-Jil^ S "365 wS. AlfiedE. i-Jli ^, ^. , 1336-37-38-57-58 Flower Pots 1365 The orders go all over the northwest and Coombs. Arthur 1325 b u! S. M i Co ''' mO PfS & KenddL 1 1 ! i Ito W^bi^rton.. Florii'tV.liM Cladiolus.. . .:318-20. Fungine 1366 into Canada. g°u±;j^?K;naid''** Jackain^Perg^-s^. Philips Bros 1345 ^^^Co R.M...1319 Gloxinias. . ."'':''.-^3i gilt h^.^.^.'&wf-fo:!! Ca1«0 ILL.-Fifty acres in Sunflowers ' ' 1323 ,. „,, c ,»c S p""co P'o" 137? WaxBros l5lt Hardy Perennials.1322-30 Glass Cutters 1368 are to be planted in Cairo. City Clerk Cowee,W.J... .354 JtSe? Mff. O,"!; Louif piS^n^lnc^A^N.;. .{'It Weber &'co:; C. SV. ! IM? %°28°il sV 36 37l?"i Grl"h"ou?' md ^ ' ' ' 1368° ^"^k \^^-l}^^?^ ^^I \^?''^ ^^P' '"'' Cowen-s Sons. N.... 1370 ^ ^ ' 1355 Pierson Co.. F. R 13T7 '^''^"J'Oon 1318 H„h„„„. pTf™ "?;S C««'"''>''=''= B'dg 1368- m the Smith Island District for this C^ltr'"^Rhr---]?^\ ■'"■Jngs. E. B 320 PiUsbury.I L.. 1337 Welch Bros. Co 1362 Hdllolks 1322 i Greenhouse SIru'c Purpose. The mammoth Russian variety, &osl?|-Son.''pV- Mi i°l;°r^r',^-rif.S '^cf "'""'''" '^'°T362 W^ton'^Sy {lit nf^l^tt'-' : '■ :. !sll °trn*'°.Tl6£°69SS:?l-72 which is said to be the best and most CrS. Mrs jfw 1343 JonS H T 133? Pkntlife-Q; M6 wSt V e„ F& -CilMf Hydrangeas 1322-24- Greenhouse Hoods. . 1368- prolific Sunflower grown, are rich in oil, CrowlFernCo 1354 JC? Ro";i Co 34! Poehlmann Broi.' d,: 364 WettUn Flora, ci.*:"!!!! ,- "'f,1^1I r 1, 1369-70-71-72 and after that has been extracted the Crump. F. F.. 1344 Kiting. WmF Co sI? PoUworth Co., C C1362 Whdldin Pottery Co.l365 "= 1324 25 28 136^^69 m 71 72 ™^''5"« '^ considered the finest chicken arFrw-rEi^eliit !^=il-b?r,^Co- •13^61 ?^^:i^-il^ ^^^^iO,::^ ^^]33^:33.34ii?l8-?f| GreenhouSSg-"- ^oo.l known. Bs^i^-jl ^^^c SlwS;"--iiii 5S!r«i ^^^sl §xiv.v.36.6J zrvz — ^nrv~, BSSSi^;;: £&?£;;; Si?k;:i :i^-::e; : -iu.s:-i3f n ^^--^^i^j^ Bind Your Florists' gSm^d^:,^:B:::Jill i^SB^n^.^iiiiamV.}!!? '-'^^•=— %.. S^ilc.:::;::}!^^ -- ™|| SSfBedsash;-^!! Firrliano'o BfGrlVBt-Ud.-,:JiiI KingConstructionCo Rawhngs^Elm^ . . .335 Win^ Wholesale Flor- Ulium A,rat£t|f Huckleberry ^T" tXCftailge »-^-Sons:}ig E:^l>Fs;^c.:.]^ |:t^^^'^1?-Ji^ :^,.""..l3a4 u ZSlf^lS !=^-"-| We Cer you the beat and sUnp.e.t DiuS'cSkiv'&keenMel KuhimTn^H h' ' ' 11^ Rllfrg" PeTer' ' ' " tw w^'o'iXos'^'"''^' lH LilyTf ttTlueyrsis-l" LaSr": ! ! ! ! i ! ! ! ! llsf binder made for the purpose. It'^will BiBon J l!^ JPI Kuvkk j •■■■ rr RkeS^M 13^ WoodrowaMyrketoslil , u ,- o "^^ Laurel Festooning. . .1354 COSt yOU One Dollar, postpaid. SfdT^hk-H.-.::::!'?? K'/Hurrei.'.:;:: 33 g be'fi-c^::;;;:;;,'!!! woodruff*^o°Ls.D'.'" ^'=^^-i3jf3*f'3^^l7^8" femoioir''^ UU ^ou need it. oui pubueation ia too Dou°j''|-s''-'r-Fl??5 h"''-s''- A-H ir„i5 rIX^f'w nit Va,es,i.Co T N \^l Lychnis, "''.''.'"^.ml uro"h^'sprays.i352?H valuable to be thrown away after on. Br°I£"j*l°u^^:.''. I:t;;?e!'S'.^F.^;:;:: .4'? Ro&'n's:,nVco-.;H.Mlf52 Yo"?g1.%;.7A't;: i§ JJX" lllli^ t^t^'r---f4Ut p^"^"^-, ?-°'^'°8 so convincing of the Drake GreenGousea.. 1346 Leedle Floral Co. ! .l 1328 Robinson Co. (Inc.) Young. Florist 1346 M^fi'TiVi;,; ' ' V-?3^; 3^12 wt^Zt ' i-jll IrUtt o! thig Statement 88 the index Wt Drake P,,in,GW. 1320 Lemon OHCo 1368 r ". I^,- ' • ; ; VV • W,- '3''° Y™!;!* n"' i;' • ' }?a? MonSStiS.: ... 1318 ^S-Fume. ! ! ! ! ! ! i . 1367 wiU Bend you at the Completion of esoh Drer. Henry A..^.ne._^^ Leonard S,ed Co Rock Flowe Co..W.^^^^ J=r* &°'; 133^-11 ^XtSii^^/ilf Kl^Sa lltl '°}^'"'' '^"^ ^''"^ YOU immediate B^1'e-pi?e-rup^i;-0,-« HffiS.^FIo'^Hst-.-lili '^"'^ Co., Julius. ., 1356 ^voUnek^A^O,^^^ ^^£,^ Scf C^P^ess. '. '. . . S t'T^^er'^^Xit^ft iToi"'''- ^''■c^aa nil t'^^^-^i£^\^l TIIEEXCHANGE-Bc.i*«vepil«lB t FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR Mass., Newport and R. I. Points Fansies compose the greater part of this design. Hefore using, these must be wired through the calyx, using two hair wires No. 36, crossing each other at right angles, ■ the loose ends carried down and wound around the stems, after which stem on toothpicks either singly or in small clusters. The space remaining after the insertion of the Pansies is to be filled with Safrano Roses, Lily of the Valley, and giant Mignonette, stemmed short. Adiantum Cuneatum should be used liberally around the edges and interspersed with the flowers, as this gives the effect of lightness so desirable for this form of design. A short bow of white satin ribbon laced at the right spot does not detract from the ty of the work. I have assumed that before mak- up the wreath frame had been properly foiled nd mossed with wet Sphagnum. New Yorker. Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. OHM A. ROLLER EAST SIXTH STREET HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND KAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN GEORGE G. NcCLLNlE Hartford, Conn. "FLOWERS" 187 Main Street Highland Park Greenhouses liint^ HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee Retail florists are Invited to send us Items of trade terest for publication on this page; clear photographs good designs ■ ■" ' American soldiers and sailors, and as a token of rever- ence to the honored dead of the nation, the President, Vice-President, Senators and Representatives, as well as all officials of the Government are requested to join the people of the United States in wearing the emblem in observance of Memorial Day. According to the Representative already quoted, the evergreen and tri-color have already been widely adopted. It is rather curious that the florists have not seized the opportunity in better fashion if that state- ment be true. As to what an evergreen may be is not stated, but it is presumed that a sprig of coniferous evergreen is intended. We, as florists, know that there are broad leaved evergreens, and numerous tender or greenhouse evergreens. Among the subjects that would seem to be useful for the Memorial Day purpose would be small portions of the Hemlock Spruce, or Lawson's Cypress (Cupressus Lawsoniana) ; Retinispora plumosa, R. squarrosa, R. obtusa, or R. pisifera; while of course the western Cupressus occidentalis is another suitable subject. Pieces of Spruce flr might also be used at a pinch, and even the needles of the common White Pine would form a pretty little buttonhole, with a small rosette attached. Doubtless the Hemlock Spruce or some other typical North American hardy evergreen ought to be chosen as being native of the country whose heroes it is intended to honor. The proposal has been approved by the Memorial Day Association of St. Paul, Minn., which includes the G. A. R., Spanish War Veterans, Sons of Veterans, Ger- man American Veterans' Association, and a number of women's auxiliaries of the patriotic organizations. One of the objects of the emblem is, it is stated, to create a deeper appreciation of Memorial and other patriotic days. One of our Pennsylvania correspondents, in referring to the resolution of Representative Griest, remarks that his firm will do all it can to encourage the idea next Saturday, and will offer suitable buttonholes at 10c. each. As The Exchange will reach most of the readers on Friday, or early on Saturday, it may stiU be pos- sible for them to attempt the institution, on a broad scale, of this new "flower day." LEXINGTON, KY. MiCHi^ER Bros, Co, Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. Looisvilk^Kyi LOUISVILLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. Pj= Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. Idlewild Greenhouses "S ^"BkteHeyC©. MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders The Florists' Exchange 345 EDLEFSEN LEIDIGER CO. 349 THIRD STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Hi MleinieaLpoIlIs Ffloral Co. «7i .44 J MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wf niXXGU H. B. WHITTED. Prop. Floral Co. MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Careful attention Siosemont Sardens ^'"^^^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor CorrespODdence Solicited MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catherine St., W. id all ordeis are filled under the ^^ Nashville, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass Fresh Flowers and best service Hoboki NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries throughout the State id to all steamship docks in nd New York PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street We do the most extensive Floral and Steamer Work in the State ^// /^ ^ * 883 Broad St. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service ^^^ 0^1!^^! ^?^^:^^^N^^ UN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 6404 )ur Motto: THE GOLDEN RULE THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE gives best value to the Retailer. member. Upon being written to in regard to the pro- posed emblem for Memorial Day, he replied as follows: "The resolution of Representative Griest is a very good one. No flower is mentioned, but no doubt a flower would be added; a small Rosebud would be well with the e blue flower can be. well left to those who prepare the emblems. Tt is the custom now in many G. A. R. posts for each comrade to wear a small bouquet fastened to his uni- form. If. all posts would adopt the wearing of the emblem proposed by Representative Griest it would soon be general with everyone." A Basket of Flowers Having booked an order for a basket of flowers of delicate shades, select a small vase shaped (foliage green) basket with arching handle, made of woven straw-braid. In this basket fit tightly a vase of flber- ware. The flowers to be used are extra long Lily of the Valley and Gladioli Peachblossom, using the foliage of the Lilies as green. After these are loosely ar- ranged, the cluster is to be placed in the vase (already filled with water). A bow of No. 22 white satin ribbon of good quality completes the work. I would say here that whenever it is necessary to use a vase for flowers, the water should be supplied at time of delivery, at destination. The water should be placed in the vase either by the florist's messenger or by someone con- nected with the person to whom the flowers are sent. New Yoek. "Six Days Shalt Thou Labor" It comes as a great shock to those from lands where Sunday is observed religiously, and who were not pre- viously acquainted with the fact, to learn that florists in many cities of the United States keep their stores open on every day of the week, making no distinction as to Sunday. It seems to them to violate a very sacred law, the law of the Fourth Commandment. Of course, there are disbelievers in any of these Divine laws, as there are unbelievers of everything that can- not be ocularly demonstrated ; and there" is so much Sun- day trading, Sunday business, and open disregard of the old-time quiet, wholesome and restful Sunday, when men stayed at home, read books, went to church or pleasantly entertained a nearby friend, that one cannot wonder at many of the florists keeping open shop on that day too. But while the restaurant keepers furnish necessary bodily refreshment; while trains and cars convey city people to the country for a welcome breath of fresh air or to visit fresh scenes, and while educa- tional institutes such as art galleries and museums of science have become a necessary part of our exist- ence, and cater to what is best and highest in our nature. It cannot be said that there is any actual necessity for keeping open the flower stores. If a man or woman is a flower purchaser he or she will buy on Saturday for Sunday, especially if he or she gets the fact impressed on his or her mind that no flower stores are open on Sunday. | Who began this Sunday trading, anyway? Certainly NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at 48th Street . P^vlD ^Ri 1 [NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street "If wc say it, we will do it " A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED H. W. FIELD Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Floritt BUTLER & ULLMAN Supply Advts. will be found on pag:es J352 to 1355 1346 The Florists' Exchange Charles !P. 7)ucllei/ VNION TRUST BLDG., 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHIUDEIPHIA, The Bellevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sci Do you want flowers in Philadelphia ? We furnish the best, artisticall; aiTanged. florist ^^^ southern European element must have had a con- siderable influence in the matter, for it is far removed '•* from the faith, practice and principles of our Puritan forefathers and those of the earlier days. The Sunday trading spirit is mostly greedy, and should be scored. Let us endeavor to encourage a nobler and higher ideal than the mere acquisition of the almighty doUar. This love of selfish gain wiU result in no good to any- one, either in this life or the next, for there are certain facts as old as Christianity itself, back before Plato, back to the beginning of time, and one is that the human body and mind require recurrent rests — a rest day in seven — equally for physical, recreational and spiritual reasons. We therefore very much commend the action that has been taken, and is being taken, by our retailer friends in all sections of the country for absolute Sunday closing, save on a few rare and ex- ceptional occasions, believing that it is for the best interest of themselves and of everyone connected with the calling. PACIFIC COAST Lrhe,-: The California Florist ™"NKSr™SHST San Francisco, Cal. X*'i stf-J^S^ta £STABUSH£D I8SO FLORIST cities. Write . SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street Choice Selected Flowers SCRANTON PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pittsburgh, Pa. 710 WEISER STREET (Formerly E. Diamond St.) North Side OUR OINUY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER STORE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses — Lading and most modern pinsfifto, MASS. salTford POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. FLOWER """""pZ-lt':, g^?^"'"^^ StlOP Bennett School Taconic School PR< AND ROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER, N. Y. ^^^ 25 Clinton Ave., North plete line always ready. Mer Bros. T^' FLORISTS 38 Main St, Wesl MM ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Flowers and designs delivered promptly in Rocheiter and all Western New York towns. OGKFORD . FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. €^ Quick service to lUlonols, Wisconsin Indlanl and Iowa Points < Supply Advts. will be found on pages 1352 to 1355 "Nature's Place of Art" Is the title of a very taking illustrated booklet re- cently issued by Max Schling of 22 West 59th St., New York. There are illustrated in colors in this booklet some ten different designs, each one possessing its individuality and, therefore, attractive to the trade. Mr. Schling's naive foreword reads as follows: "Flora, the Goddess of Flowers, and Aphrodite, the Goddess of Beauty, combine their efforts to assist me in my lifework — to embody Individuality, Art and Flow- ers into one — to meet the requirements of each particular occasion." The designs shown in the booklet are all from originals designed and made up by Mr. Schling himself, and the only difference between the original and the picture is that the artist who made the latter did not give the re- productions the full color values which the flowers really possess. Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement romidiate deliveries rre, Pittston, Carbon Northeastern Pennsylv SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Avenue Telephone or telegraphic orders for any city or town in Northeastern Pennsylvania will receive prompt attention. Usual discount. 'Phone No. 2454 on either BeU or Con- solidated 'phones. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle andNof thwest 1534 Second Avenue Sunday Closing Y J. B. Goetz & Sons, the leading florists of Saginaw, are out with the following announcement in favor of Sunday closing in the Valley News. Believing- that and being fully persuaded is a rule that cannot be violated have determined to ask our friend; the public to take the view we ha^ to keeping our .flower store open Sundays, of ourselves and our employees, we have decided that our store will remain closed Sundays. With the present facilities for expeditious business we believe real want will be sacrificed. We will give pur oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will receiv prompt and careful Wire us your orders. UJlOnSt 3520 North " All orders by SAINT LOUIS, MO. Grand Ave. Telegraph or Tele- carefully executed at Floral designs a specialty. ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street A Sdiool of Make-up for Design Work We have received many inquiries in the past six months as to where a school could be found at which the making-up of floral pieces was taught, all these inquiries indicating that there are many who desire to learn the art but who have no opening to learn the business ex- cept through such luck, good or bad, as will place them in a flower shop where the training may be efficient or decidedly deficient. Any business is much improved in its tone and in the quality of its output which is enabled to recruit its employees from a technical school of some standing. The technical schools have come to stay, and nearly every branch of business is covered. Some businesses establish their own schools of technology. For in- stance, the National Printers' Association of the United States (the Typothetae) maintains a school at Winona, Ind., where the printing business is taught from beginning to end, and young men going through that school, having qualified first as expert workmen, can continue their studies and be prepared to take up any position in the printing business from expert com- positors and pressmen to business managers, and, as is pretty well understood, that business has many rami- fications and is highly technical. Until the Society of American Florists establishes a class for design work, in connection with its national college of floriculture we are all looking for, it strikes us forcibly that a first-class artist in design work could establish a lucrative undertaking by opening classes in the large cities, which classes could be con- ducted at night until the demand had become great enough to warrant the opening of a day school. We believe that retail florists who are employers would be glad to avEul themselves of the men and women turned out from a thoroughly practical school of make-up. An educational correspondence course for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen, witli ample weelily Instruction, for $1.00 per year. Subscribe for The Florists' Exchange. We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store In America. Large stock in great variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. W E DT^r CO SYRACUSE, N.Y. Kir . C , Z-//-J r t>U/ . Onondaga Hotel W* uriU carefully execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building i\j^S^^^^^ BurdettAve.&HooslckSt. TROY, N. Y very and careful TROY, N. Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Utica, N. Y. SBaAer, Vhe Jior/st If you fill an order by telegraph and do not give the maximum quality and service, you are not only cutting off one source of income to yourself, but you are losing the trade one good customer and his faith in florists. The Florists' Exchange 1347 WASHING TON D. C. Itth and H Streets PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS From New York WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS Fw^t. WORCESTER, MASS. 407 & 409 Main St. CalXn GrafWaldersee. St. Louis Madonna Minnewaska. . H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125.000 Square Feet of Glass Worcester. Mass. 3 Pleasant Street <^^ The Irises We are now watching with great interest the suc- cession of blooms in this marvelous ilower. By the mid- dle of April the Crimean hybrids came. Then the in- termediates follow. We have originated quite a num- ber of these to bridge the time of early flowering to the German. Among the latter, we have Black Prince, a very robust plant and a marvelous bloomer. One of the finest spectacles last Spring was three rows of this variety in the middle of a great Iris field — just a mass of resplendent blooms. Light Wanted Ten years ago we got a lot of Black Prince from John C. Alls, one of the most reliable men in the West. He must have had them quite a number of years; so they had undisputed possession of the name IS or 20 years, and they have multiplied with great rapidity, we having about 10,000 of them at this time. Now comes Black Prince from England with much the same description only they are much later and are supposed to be the very climax of the Iris family. I think these were first introduced as Black Knight and should have retained that name. These are $1 a root and hard to get at that. The American Black Prince are 3c. I note one prominent grower lists Black Knight at 5c. This is certainly a glaring mistake, for it can be nothing but our old Black Prince. There is yet among the Irises quite a confusion in names, some kinds having three or four. Then again, there are two Josephines and three Sapphos, and it will take some time to get the kinks out of the tangle. The Future of the Iris We have not yet reached the limit. From our own and the experience of others, we are sure we are on the verge of splendid results. A new English catalog comes to us with a description of a new and grand one, nearly 6ft. tall, standard creamy yellow, falls cream, splashed with orange. This is one of the latest. We had sup- posed that Monsignor was the king of all with its marvelous combination of tints and shadings, but here come quite a number of remarkable beauty claiming equal honor. The Japan Irises These are a failure in the West and North. We have lost thousands of them and will not handle them. They can only be grown under a screen and then are uncer- tain. In California, the land of flowers, they sun- burn, while the German Irises are a splendid success. These can be grown in that State without irrigation. The Winter rains nourish them so they bloom magni- ficently, and with cultivation they will go through the Summer without any difficulty. York, Neb. C. S. Harrison. Campania Caroline.. Geo. Washington. Columbia San Gugliein Kursk Haverford. . Taormina. . Pomeranian. . . . Prinz Oskir.'. '. '. '. San PrancLco Persia Sailing Day Eoa Ma» 30-10.00 a '• 30-10.00 a ■' 30-10.00 a '• 30-10.30 a ■• 30-12.00 ■• '30-12.00 " 30- 3.00 p June 2- 1.00 a 2- 2.00 pm, 2- 2.00 pm, 3-10.00 am, 3- 3.00 pm, 4-10.00 am 13-10.00 am 13-10.30 am 13-12.00 m 13-12.00 m 13-12.00 m 13-12.00 m 13- 2.00 pm 13- 3.00 pm, 18-11.00 am 18-12.00 m 18- 1.00 pm IS- 3.00 pm 19-10.00 am 20- 8.00 am 20- 9.00 am 20-10.00 am 20-12.00 m, 20-12.00 m, 20- 3.00 pm, June 8- 2.00 pm, 17- 2.00 pm, July 3- 2.00 pm. 16-10.00 am. 16-11.00 am, 16- 4.00 pm. 16- 4.00 pm. c 6-10.00 am. S-ll.OOam. 6- 9.00 am. 6-10.00 am. 9-10.00 am. 19-10.00 am. 20- 9.00 am. 20-10.00 am. 23-10.00 am. 24-11.00 am. .W. 19thSt..N.Y. W. 21st St.. N.Y, 3d St.. Hoboken W. 23d St.. N. Y W. 34th St.. N.Y, W. 24th St., N.Y. W. 14th St.. N. Y, Pier 22, Bkyn. Bush Dks., Bkyn 1st St.. Hoboken W. 15th St.. N.Y, Bush Dks., Bkyn 3d St.. Hoboken Pier 38, Bkyn. W. 19th St.. N. Y, Pier C Jer City 17th St., Hoboken .W. 16th St.. NY, . 1st St.. Hoboken .W. 21st St., N.Y. .W. 34th St., N.Y, W. ISth St., N Y, 1st St., Hoboken 3d St.. Hoboken 5th St.. Hoboken W. 14th St., N.Y, W. 15th St., N.Y W. 34thSt., N. Y W. 14th St., N.Y, 17th St., Hoboken 33d St., Brooklyr W 23d St., N. Y 3d St., Hoboken W. 21st St., N.Y. W. 16th St., N. Y. "' jthSt.,N.Y. Bush Dks., Bkyn. W. 24th St., N.Y. 22, Bkyn. Bush Dks, Bkyn. W. 14th St., N. Y. W. 15th St.. N.Y, 3d St., Hoboken W. 19th St., N.Y 1st St„ Hoboken ' St., Bkyn. W. 23d St., N. Y W. 14th St., N.Y, W. 15th St., N. Y, Pier 9, Locust Pt. B&ADks.,E.Bos ~ ' " 1 Dks.,Char C"m. Pr.. So. Bos. "■ cWhf.Char B & M Dks., Char Dks.,E.Bos 55 So. Wharves 53 So. Wharves 53 So. Wharves 53 So. Wharves Municipal Pier 55 So. Wharves No. Wharves So. Wharves 19 No. Wharves 53 So. Wharves Ig.-Nap.- Pat.-Trie MldTab.- Gen.-Nap.- Kristiansand- Southampto Liverpool Hamburg Liverpool Glasgow Nap."5;rno t«.ot>o-M8£a- •aki-IVfanTla. Hong Kong \ No Up-to-Date Retailer can afford to be without our New Book of Floral Designs ffi De Luxe s IfSBJE have to date printed and sold out five ITTI separate editions of Design Books, each Wkm one an improvement on its predecessor. With our added experience, this new Book of Designs outclasses all productions to date, not only in point of artistic beauty, but in real, practical, every-day usefulness. Every Design shown Is a useful Design, one that a customer is likely to call for at any moment. Every Design shown has been passed upon by a practical man as being a practical subject. This Edition de Luxe will be sold only in cloth covers, very durably designed. Beyond the title page it contains no advertising and can pass with the customer as your own pro- duction. It consists of 128 pages, size 9x12 ins., solidly filled with illustrations of every neces- sary subject, to which is added 32 pages of white paper for the purpose of pasting in other designs we may print and which yon would like to preserve. The paper used is a heavy, cameo plate finish, which lends to the designs an appearance of singular softness and adds much charm to the printed page. Every design shown in our 32-page Handy Design Book for Solicitors (the one you supply to your agents) is reproduced in our Edition de Luxe, and under the same number; thus you can at once iden tif y from the larger book any order sent in by your agents. Floral Designs de Luxe contains a reproduc- tion of 355 Designs as follows: Bridal Bouquets, 27; Bridal Mufts, 2; Colonial Bouquets, 4; Reception Bouquets, 3; Wreaths, 32; Wreaths on Easels, 8; Standing Wreaths, 25; Christ- mas Wreaths, 4; Crosses and Standing Crosses, 14; Casket Covers, 8; Brolten Columns, 2; Floral Cres- cents and Broken Wheels, 5; Pillows, 9; Floral Chairs, 6; Funeral Sprays, 8; Gates Ajar, 4; Anchors, 5; Floral Clocks, 2; Wedding Decorations, 4; Church and House Decorations, 6; Table and Mantel Deco- rations, 12; Christmas Baskets, 19; Easter Baskets, 29; Easter Store and_ Window Dressing, 2; Debutante Baskets of Plants, 12; Baskets, 8; Floral Hats, Fancy Floral Baskets, 4; 1 Hearts, 2; Urns and Vas . . Standing Stars and Valentine Caskets, 4; Floral Horse- ' '" ~ Trap and shoes, 3; Decorated Automobiles, 2; Poi Bicycle, 2; Panels, 8; Emblems, 13; Miscella "* ' '" -• " ■ - " Leading America Floral Designs, 26; Emblei Orders, 16; TOTAL, 355. The use of this book will add greatly to your business. It will please your customers and; will show them more clearly than any similar book yet printed the beauty of the retail florist's art. You need this book. Why not order a copy today? Price $2,50, delivery prepaid Our Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every-day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has agents and so- licitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cov- er, and no other name being printed in the book. Price, Ten copies, $3.50; 25 copies, $5.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35c. for a sample copy. The Florists' Exchange p. 0. Box 1697, New York City 1348 The Florists' Exchange Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED Farmers' Security Bureau, New York Qualified Agricultural Help Gardeners. Nurserymen. Florists. Horticulturist Farmers, married, eingle. Superintendents to La- borers. Success of this Agency maintained by the qualifications of men placed. Have no branch. SIDNEY SULLIVAN, Expert, 99 Nassau St.,N. Y Tel. 6486 Cortlandt Satisfaction guaranteed The coin TERMS: under this heading i for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock / Wanted. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or 5 other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, / Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. J Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the / line), set solid, in ordinary reading type « this, without display. '^' ' ' " ' I less than « Advts. set m neavy / line (6 words to the lin CASH WITH ORDER. J Help Want. Displa: accepted , heavy faced type, 15 cts. i these columns, $1.50 i of this office, pie. of forwarding. Copy must res Situation Wanted, J J be addressed care j s. to cover expense / 1 New York office, Nos. 2 t P. O. Bos 1697. by Tuesc sertion in issue of follow , Room 307, 143 No. Wabash SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or grower in uptodate place, b;y middle-aged^ smgle^man; HELP WANTED carnations, 'Mums, worker and manager of help rossible advantage; good reference; strictlj itate wages and amount of glass, and p ilants grown. Address Grower, 3 Academ ^iddletown, N. J. ually listed in Seed Catalogu he Florists' N?w Yo^ ts, please communicate, stati in first letter. No cliildren, ( __ i; A 1 references. Address M. The Florists' Exchange. foreman; vicmity WANTED—Young one who is a fast fl plants for shipping, i'ermanenl right man. State wages wantc also experience and references greenhouse work; potter; able to pack ;nt -position for the SITUATION WANTED~By young married man 24 years of age, small and honest family, wishe: steady position. Four years' experience in green EnS. as Rose and Conation grower, also very WANTED-E: handy all around, and able to take charge private or commercial place. Please state full particulars in first letter. Address M. H., care The Florists Exchange. WANTED— Single, experienced grower of Carna- tions and mixed stock. State age, nationahty wages expected; board and room furnished. Ad- dress W. O. Snyder, Minersville, Pa. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist on a private pjace or institution; married, small family; well up in greenhouse and outdoor; under- stands planting in all its phases, hardy perennials, trees, lawns. If possible, house and privilege. Fact^/^rn Middle Srjtrp_'5 nreferred. References ulars. Address WANTED—Young man on private estate to work in greenhouse and outside. Wages to commence, S35.00 per month, room and board. Philip Boving- ton, Millbrook, N. Y. WANTED— Competent gardener on small place in So. Orange, N. J.; lawn and small greenhouse. Steady employment. W. F. Harris, 133 Fairview K. E.. ; The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, by upto- date grower of Roses and Carnations; at present on large establishment in New England; aged 46, experience; active and energetic; .^.^acnces as to character and ability; .« . change. Address M. C. care The FIo- ;' Exchange. WANTED— Gr< take fuB^?£?ge"! ver of Roses, Carnations. 'Mums, ock for retail trade; capable to State wages. Frank X. Dienst. best of references WANTED— Sii gle man on commercial place; L general greenhouse work; handy '. or write, R. Franke, Farmingdale, outside work. Private place preferred. Reference and lull particulars I application. W. C, care Rosedale Hardy Plant WANTED — Married man, good grower of general greenhouse stock, quick worker. House and S55.00 per month. George Stewart, Tuxedo, N. Y. Farm, Frank Koehler, Can SITUATION WANTED— Gardener and florist' 38 years old, single; specialist in Heather culture' good pot plant grower; sober, industrious; well recommeni^d. Please state wages and par- ticulars. Commercial or private. Address M. D., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Good Burgevin, N man for greenhoi . , ed. Address Paul oyth Regent St.. Port Chester, N. SITUATION WANTED— By ous German, single; growe Carnations and potted plants; comp full charge; private nr (Commercial state full particular: N. Y. ^, 'N LtOf t place. Plei Elizabethtov . . vegetable forcing ^lass, general greenhouse stock and oi gardening; English, aged 27. Address A. C. Center St., Newton Center, Mass. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THE CONSERVATORIES— Probably the besi greenhouse bargain ever offered. lUustratec catalog postpaid. Chapin Farm Agency, Boston STOCK FOR^ALE^^ ACHYRANTHES ACHYRANTHES— Lindenii and VerschafTeltii 2.00 per 100. C. Ribsam. 31 Wal , N. J. . ;t:^ THE SWEDISH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY of America begs to offer the services private gardeners, superintendents ai of private estates. State full partici letter. Address Drawer 138, Sfiort t of first-cla .?lnT Is, N. J. Bi-MuUeri— Undemi— Formosa — 2J^- A. N. Pi ACHYRANTHES. nch, $2.50 per 100. $ SITUATION WANTED— Yoiing position doing landscape work in c greenhouse or nursery; 3 years' greenhouse experi- ence and landscape training. References if re- quired. Address Irene Fay, Groton, Mass. AGERATUM. aSS AGERATUM rfection and Stella Gurney. ich pots, $2.60 IJer^ WO, 82a00 per 1000. ALTEBNANTHEBAS ALTERNANTHERAS— Strong, weU root tings for immediate delivery. P. Ma, SOc. per 100, S4.00 per 1000. A. Nana, yell 'm. F^r SITUATION WANTED— By young i 1000; BriUi! I per 100. 818.00 per 1000. I per 100, 818.00 per 1000. . . Hin:: na. 2J^ in.. Floral Co., ALTERNANTHERA. Aurea Nana — Paronychioides — 2K-Inch, S2.50 per 100^^ S20.00_ nbrook Rd., Bound Brook, N. J. 't^ per IOC 1. Conn SITUATION WANTED— By experienced, single man; competent grower of Roses and Carnations. Address Florist. 132 E. 27th St., New York City. Our Advertising Columns Bead for Profit— Use for Besnlt* a. pots, S : Vniage, I ALTERNANTHERAS— 1000 Yellow, s plants, ready for 3-in. pots. S2.60 per 1 P6s!er. Lowville. N. Y. Continued to Xext Colun STOCK FOR SALE "alyssum" S. Levis. Aldan, Pa. AMARYLLIS AMARYLLIS EMPRESS OF INDIA Amaryllis Johnsonii, Vitata, Liberty Bell, White Spider, Red Spider. Theodore Outerbridge, Sun- ny lands^Bermuda^ AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS— 2-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong; 12, by maU, 81.25, 84.00 per 100. $35.00 per lOOO.iby express. 2-year, 18 to 24 in., good; 12. by mail. Sl.OO; 50. by mail, $2.00; $3.00. per 100. 825.00 per 1000 by express. Strong, 2-year roots, cut back. ■ansplantmg, S , Black, Hight! ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2>A ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. ASPARAGUS Hatcherii Seedlings ASPARAGUS Hatch. " ' ' 6.00 50.00 .75 5.00 3.60 30.00 geri. Strong. 4-in. i Seedlings i. 2M-in W.23dSt.,Ne. $7.00 per 1000. Sprengeri Seedlings, 100, S4.50 per 1000. Sprengeri, 3}4-in., 1 ' " -iensis Seedlings, $ Prop-. New Augu ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED- .-iLINGS — From best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. • - ■ ■ .Short Hills, N^J; ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, S6.00 per 1000. CoUingdale Greenhouses, ColHnedale. Pa. 'LlU Cash. Can ship in fl gs, same strain, $3.00 ) as, Kalamazoo, Mich. AUCUBA Japonlca bush plants, 35c. to »2.S0 J Jills' Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BAY TREES BAY TREES— Standards and Pyramids. sizes. Price list i " . - - Co., Rutherford, N.J. BEGONIAS GloiredeChatelai per 1000. Semperfiorens — for bedding, pink t 2K-inch. $2.50 per 100, Cincinnati, 2>^-inch, J 1000. Glor: 8175. vhite, 30 per 1000. 0 per 100. Glori de Lorraine, 2>^-i 1000. A. N. Pierson, Ic ch $15.00 per 100. $: ., Oomwell, Conn. BEGONIAS— Lorraine in., from leaf l _ , now for Juno and July, 1914, delivery. Will guarantee satisfaction. Prices on appU . attings. Place your order BEGONIAS— N. Lorrame. 2M-in.', 1 mmccUate delivery. BEGONIAS BEGONIA ERFORDII— Bushy plants, in bud and bloom, 2H-in., 84.00 per 100. W. Bluethgen, Jr.. Hudson Heights, N. J. plants, in flats of icible, in 6 separate per 100, $5.00 per s if desired. Mixed ■ 1000. Brill Celery Ribsam, 31 Wall ! Co ntinued to Next Column BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. in various sizes. Price list Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, ! CALADIUMS CALENDULA Wall St., Trenton, N. J. Florence Delivery from May Rutherford, N. J. ?"& Mrae. Crozy, Mrs ley. Queen Charlo . Venus, King H Wyoming, Louisiana, MIJi CANNAS CANNAS Vaughan, Gladiator, J. D f. Mrs A. F. Conard, Pres. Charlotte, Richard Wallace. Berat, Prof. Rodet per 100. A. N. PIERSON. INC.; CROMWELL, CONN. CANNAS-^-in., well estabhihed. some comin Alpho; 3-inch pots, 75c. per dozen, St per 1000 Humbert, Touset, Flo alsiana. I , Trenton, N. J. _ _ „ _ _ . . Premier, Pennsylvania. Henderson, Cinnabar. Egandale, Puritan, Jean Vaughan, "' ulsiana. Mad. Crozy. C. Rib; Riohan 20,000 POTTED CANNAS— 25 best varieties in strong and well established 3-in. pot plants, ready for immediate effect, 85.00 per 100; lots of King Humbert, $7.00 per 100. Get Canna and Chrysanthemum list. Ben;. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. CANNAS— Started, $5.00 per 100. Al Buttercup, Humber 2.00 per 100; from pots, ce Robusta, Berat, Bouvier. Vaughan and Allemania, Hevere, Mass. P" CANNAS— 6 I CARNATIONS 'welf rooted.' 840^66 for the lot. Alex. A. Laub, New Hamburgh, N. Y. CARNATION CUTTINGS— See my advertise- ment page 1325. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St.. New York atv. CENTAUBEA CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA— (Dusty Mil- ler), 2H-in.. $3.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. C. L. Schmidt, Lebanon, Pa. . CHBYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2500 White Bonnaffon. 500 Unaka. 250 Roman Gold. Worcester, Mass. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1.50 12.50 2.00 15.00 1.50 12.50 1.50 12.50 ready, ancinnati. 2>i-in. leaf per 100, $175.00 per 1000. 15.00 per 100. $135.00 per 1000. S. A. Anderson, Bufl^alof Smith's Advance »1.60 »12.60 PoUyRose ' '" '" Uaaka Chrysolora Robt. Halliday Ko'^^acSi.'.'.'.'.'.V.V.'.'.'.V.V.'.'.'.V.'. 1.50 12.50 Bonnaffon Pacific Supreme Ramapo Cash wit X GAB CHATHAM, N. , Oct. Frost, CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, ] and Yellow Bonnaffon, Early Sn. ^ ' Chrysoloi Blackhan- $12.00 per 1000; Pacific Supreme, $1.25 per iou. $10 00 per 1000. T. W. Baylis & Sons. West Grove, Pa. Continued to Next Page The Florists' Exchange 1349 STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUIHS (hrysanthemum Cuttings Glean, healthy, stocky plants Rooted Cuttings 234.in.Pofa WHITE 100 lOOO 100 tOOO Smith's Advance J1.75 $15.00 $2.60 $20.00 White BonnaSon 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 CSias. Razer 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 LynnwoodHaU 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Mrs. DaWd Syme 1.76 16.00 2.50 20.00 Arlette Dubois 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Moneymaker 1.75 16.00 2.60 20.00 Elsie Papworth 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 December Gem 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 Smith's Sensation 3.00 26.00 4.00 30.00 PINK Patty 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Maud Dean 1.75 16.00 2.60 20.00 Unaka 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Dr. Enguehard 1.75 16.00 2.50 20.00 Pacific Supreme 1.76 15.00 2.50 20.00 Pink Gem 2.50 20.00 3.00 26.00 YELLOW Golden Glow 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Roman Gold 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Chrysolora 1.75 16.00 2.60 20.00 Comoleta 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 Major Bonnaffon. Se- lected stock 1.60 12.00 2.00 17.00 CRIMSON Harvard 2.60 20.00 3.00 25.00 POMPONS AUentovrn. Bronze... 2.00 15.00 2 60 20.00 Ouinola. Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.60 20.00 Susquehanna. Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Oueeo of the Whites. . 2.00 16.00 2.60 20.00 Garza. Anemone 1.75 15,00 2.50 20.00 If a later delivery is desired, send in your order DOW, so that you will be sure of tbem when wanted. Orders now booked for Golden Chadwick, W. H. Chadwick, Chadwick Improved and Chadwick Supreme for June delivery or later. Price of Rooted Cuttings, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; out of 2M-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. JOHN R. COOMBS West Hartford. CONN- CHRYSANTHEMUMS EARLY WHITE— Mrs. W. Arnold, October Frost, White Coombes, White Gloria. YELLOW— Comoleta, Chrysolora, Ramapo, Mrs. G. Burke. PINK— Unaka, Mrs. Coombes. MIDSEASON AND LATE WHITE— Alice Salomon, C. Touset, W. Turner. T. Eaton, Mrs. G. Drabble. PINK— O. H. Broom- head, Elberon, Wells' Late Pink, Patty, Pioneer. W. R. Brock, the best of them all. YELLOW— Mary Donellan, Roman Gold, Nagoya. CRIM- SON—Matchless, W. Meredith, Pocfeett's Crim- son, Hazel de Forest. All from 2J^-in.pots, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 All from 2H-inch pots. wonder, $10.00 per al pink, $7.00 i.OO per 100, S : finest new comi POMPONS introduced to the trade. My sele( per 1000. SINGLES The largest stock in the Mensa, Dorothy Dann, etc., $40.00 per 1000. POT VARIETIES The best sorts to grow as pot plants. The Cap family. All colors in 7 varieties. Source d'Or, etc., S5.00 per 100. Get my complete list if you did not receive it. CHARLES H. TOTTY, MADISON, NEW JERSEY. My selection. "SSy LUlia ( Helen Newberry ) The best single white. Mensa. 2K inches. 2M inches $3.00 per IOC $25.00 per IC 100, $40.00 per Nagoya ( $4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Golden Salomon. 2>i-inch pots. SIO.OO per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Chieftain and Alice Salomon. Rooted Cuttings. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 2Ji.inch pots. , $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. " '-' '3 and Pompons. Let us A. N. PIERSON, INC., 100.000 TING ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS. WHITE— 100 1000 Smith's Advance $2.60 $17.50 Charles Razer 1.50 12.00 White Perfectiim 8.00 70.00 Early Snow 2.50 20.00 Lynnwood Hall 3.00 25.00 T. Eaton 3.00 25.00 E. Papworth 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Gilbert Dr.ibble 6.00 40.00 Alice Salomon 7.00 60.00 December Gem 4.00 35.00 J. Nonin 2.60 20.00 White Bonnaffon 2.50 20.00 W. H. Chadwick 3.00 26.00 Polly Rose 1.50 12.00 White Helen Frick 3.00 26.00 Naomah 3.00 25.00 William Turner 6.00 40.00 YELLOW— Chrysolora 1.50 12.00 Comoleta (good vuriety for pot culture) 2.60 20.00 Rob't Halliday 3.00 25.00 Yellow Ivory (spcrl Ir.jm Ivory).. .3.00 25.00 Yellow Salomon 25.00 .... CoLAppk-ion 3.00 25.00 Aug. Dasse 3.00 25.00 Dolly Dimple 2.50 20.00 Golden Eagle 3.00 25.00 Major Bonnaffon 2.50 17.50 Roman Gold 2.50 20.00 Yellow Mrs. Jonc5 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Improved 5.00 40.00 PINK— Glory of Pacific 3.00 25.00 Gloria 3.00 25.00 Pacific Supreme 2.50 20.00 Pink Ivory 3.00 25.00 Unaka 1.50 12.00 Dr. Enguehard 2.60 20.00 Pink Gem 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme 2.50 20.00 Maud Dean 2.50 20.00 Wells' Late Pink 2.50 20.00 BRONZE— Antique (sport of Enguehard) 3.00 25.00 CRIMSON— Pockett's Crimson 3.00 25.00 Harvard 5.00 40.00 POMPONS, BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES. WHITE— Baby Margaret, Diana, Helen New- berry. YELLOW— Overbrook, Merstham Tints, Baby, Quinola. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, Allentown, Souvenir d'Or. RED AND RED BRONZE— Lyndhurst, Rufus, Lilia, Julia Lagra- vere. PINK— Fairy Queen, Minta, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. We would advise placing your orders early, as each season it has been hard for us to take care of orders, as a great many customers did not order until late In the season. Write us for complete list. We have a splendid supply to offer. Stock guaranteed. Write for prices on large quantities. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS and 234-in. pot plants. A postal wdl bring you our descriptive list of the 130 best 'Mums to grow this season. It will pay_ you well. Oct. Frost. Money Maker. Patty, Winter Cheer, Chrysolora, Roman Gold, Ivories, Harvard, etc.. Rooted Cut- tings, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Chas. Razer, Elsie Papworth. etc.. Rooted Cuttings. $1.50 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Naomah, Smith's Sensation, Mrs. Heyward, Ramapo, etc.. Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100. Pink Gem, Rooted Cut- tings, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. For 2M-in. pot plants, add Sl.OO per 100 to the above prices. Stafford Conservatories, Stafford Springs, Conn. GOOD, SOFT CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— The following varieties ready for imme- diate shipment: Pink — Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Patty, Ivory. White — Sm th's Advance, Mrs. Weeks. White Bonnaffon, T. Eaton, White Jones. Yellow— (Soldcn Glow, Josephine, Yellow Jones, Major Bonnaffon, Roman Gold, Mrs. Duckham. $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Whiti^Chas. Razer, S2.00 per 100; White Chadwick, $3.00 per 100. 10 good varieties Pompons, 81.50 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D, 7. Van Antwerp Road, Schenectady. N. Y. STRONG ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—250 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah, Pacific Supreme, IKc $10.00 per 1000; President Taft, Wm. Duckham, Golden Age, Yellow Bonnaf- fon, Robt. Halliday, October Frost, Minnie Baily, IMc, $12.50 per 1000; White Bonnaffon, Mad. J. hfonin, Maud Dean, Early Snow. Alice Byron, Dr. Enguehard, Black Hawk, CuUingfordii, 2c., $15.00 per 1000; Chrysolora, 2Hc., $20.00 per 1000; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, 3c., $26.00 per 1000. About 20 other good varieties. Terms: cash. John B. Tanguy, West Grove. Pa. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Robert HaiUday, Oct. Frost, Dr. Enauehard, Major Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Pac. Supreme, DonateUo, White Ivory, Polly Rose, Golden Glow, Smith's Advance, Unaka, Col. Apple- ton, White Bonnaffon, Weils' Late Pink, Maud Dean, Chas. Razer, Yanoma, Mrs. Pcr- rin, Helen Frick, S1.75 per 100. H. J. Roife, Hammonton, N. J. 300,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS— In 66 best commercial varieties, listed in order as they bloom, in clean, wdl-rooted Cuttings. $15.00 per 1000 for most; some specials, $20.00 and $25.00; and 30 varieties best hardy 'Mums. See my Canna Benj.a.Connell, Florist, Mer- Oontlnoed to Next Oolnmii , N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS— Major Bonnaf- fon, out of pots, $2.50 per 100; Chas. Razer, out of pots, $3.00 per 100. Clean, fine plants. W. & H. F. Evans, Rowlandville, Philadelphia, Pa. Oonttnaed to Next CoiTUnn STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSAWTHEMTTMS CHRYSAIMTHEMUIVIS Early WHITE— Chas. Razer, Ivory, Mile. Arle.ie Dubois, October Frost, Polly Rose, Smith's Ad- vance. White Gloria. YELLOW— Chrysolora, Donatello, Monrovia, October Frost. PINK— Pacific Supreme, Unaka. Nidseason and Late WHITE— Mrs. H. Robinson, Tim Eaton, White Frick. YELLOW— Major Bonnaffon. Mrs. W. E. Kelley. Roman Gold, YeUow Eaton. PINK- Adonis, Helen Frick, Dr. Enguehard. Price: 2}i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Antique (Bronze Enguehard), Chadwick Su- preme, December Gem, Golden Chadwick, Golden Wedding, Harvard, HIrondale, Nagoya, Ramapo. Pink Gem, Mrs. B. E. Hayward, Alice Byron, Dick STOCK FOR SALE 1913 INTRODUCTIONS— Golden Robin, Lu- ile, Quinlan, Mary E. Meyer. Price: 2M-in. lots, $5.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100. STANDARD POMPONS— Baby, Baby Mar- :uerite, Clorinda, Diana, Helen Newberry, Iva ulie Lagravere, Klondike, La Purlte, Lula, Minta, Rooted Cuttings. STANDARD SINGLES— Anna, Arlee, Clea. Hilda Wells, Ladysmith, Minnesota, Rob Roy. Price: 2M-in. pots, 60c. per 10, $4.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings. $3.50 per 100,.$30.00_per 1000 ELMER D SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediate Delivery. WHITB 100 1000 Smith'. Advance $2.00 $15.00 October Frost 2.00 16.00 Virginia Poehlmann 2.00 15.00 Naomah 3.00 26.00 Chas. Razer 2 60 20.00 LynnwoodHaU 2.00 15.00 Wm, Eaton 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON l>ockett'. Crimson 2.00 15.00 Shrimpton 2.00 15.00 O.H.Kahn 2.00 16.00 YELLOW Comoleta 2.00 15.00 Crocus 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 3.00 25.00 Roman Gold 3.00 25.(X) Yellow Eaton 2.50 20.00 Nagoya 2.00 16.00 PINK Unaka 2.60 20.00 Pacific Supreme 2.00 15.00 Amorita 2.00 16.00 Madonna 2.50 20.00 Dr Enguehard 2.50 20.00 J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100, Touset, Oct. Frost, Polly Rose, Pacific, Smith's Advance, Lincoln, Appleton, Enguehard, Silver Wedding, Yellow Bonnaffon, White Bonnaffon, Baby Yellow, Zeno- bia. L. J. Rowe. Titusville, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Nice, healthy plants' from 2^-in. pots, in the followingivarietles: White and Pink Ivory, Mrs. J. Jones, and Maud Dean, $15.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings of above varieties, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. W- F. Lauch, New GaUlee, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Smith's Advance, Gold- en Glow, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Engue- hard. 2M-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000, $2.60 per 100. Pine Grove Floral Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, Swayne, Kennett Wall St., Trent! !.00 per 100, $18.00 per Oontlnned to Next Oolmnn CYCLAMENS CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM— In 5 sUndard SSm'plT'lOO^ 850°oTp?r''"oOo[°from " '"' ''°"' 1000. Paul Mader, New York Qtv. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— Divided field clumps, rea for planting, assortment of 10 commercial kinds for cut flowers, $1.60 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. In assortment of 20 kinds, all good reliable ones, $ 00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Above all labeled true to name. Florists' mixture of White and Ught 3nly $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. In iture of all colors and types, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 1000. 26 at .100. 260 at 1000 rate. We try please. Descriptive trade list of Dahlias on Jlcation. Mannctto Hill Nurseries, W. A. Fin- , Prop., Hicksvllle, L. I.. N. Y. Pink, Co., Buchanan & Lafayette Aves., Trenton, N. per 1000. Cash Philadelphia, Pa. BOSTON FERN RUNNERS— $2.00 per 1 SIS.OO per 1000. Cash with order, pie William Mears, Rumson, N. J. '■^^ and Roosevelt. See my Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. FUCHSIAS e.. Rahway, N. J. GARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHII. 2}i-inch. $7.00 per 100. $60.00 oer 1 A. N. Pierson, Inc., CromwelC Co GERANIUMS TO MAKE RO0IV1 Geraniums. Out of 3H and 4-in. po Nutt, Poltevine, Ricard and Grant. Our selection. $5.50 per 100. UhlandlSt. & Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, N. J. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, Beauty Poitevine. * in bud and bloom, from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; from 3H-in. pots, S5.50 ] GERANIUMS. Comtesse de Harcourt (White)— S. A. Nutt (Scarlet)- S-inch. $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. GERANIUMS— Assorted, leading varieties, good. strong plants, in bud and bloom, our selection, 4-in., $6.00 per 100. C. RIbsam, 31 Wall St. Trenton, N. J. Elm St., Waverly, N. Y. ■ 300 for $6.00. Cash. Geo. Morrell. Torresdale, Pa. GERANIUMS— 1000 Nutt, 1000 Ricard, 2}i-i pots, $20.00 per 1000. English Ivy, 4-in. po $10.00 per 100. Paul Fischer, Wood Ridge, N. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt and Double Whil 4-In.. in bud and bloom. 7c. Brant Bro Inc.. Utica. N. Y. HUMS— S. .er pots. 1 Continued to Next Page 1350 STOCK FOR SALE HELIOTROPE HELIOTROPE. 2Ji-mch pots. t3.00 per 100. t26.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, $1.50-$3.50 each. Large specimens, $5.00-$7.50 each. JuUus Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N.J. NEPETA GLECHOM A— Variegated Ground Ivy; fine for baskets and vases; strong. 3-in., lots of vines, well started. $6.00 per 100. J. L. Watkins & Son. Hudson Falls. N. Y. ENGLISH IVY— Rooted Cuttings, from soil. 75c- per 100; 6 to 12-in. long. S1.25. prepaid; 2M-in.. 12 to 18-in. long. S2.50. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth. . Leban?n^ 100; 4-in.. SS.OO per 100. C. L. Scl ENGLISH IVY— Fine, stocky, in 4-in. pots. 3H to 4 ft. long, $10.00 per 100. Fred Bros., Green- wich St., Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. : Cranz, Ira, Ohio "Stir^;;, KENTIAS. -extra fine value. 4-incii, SOc. &.inch, 75c. 6-inch, tl.OO. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn LAUBUS JuUua Roehrs Co., Rutber- LOBELIA— Crysl : 100. C. Ribsam,_31 Wall St., Trenton NURSERY STOCK ARBORVIT^, 2-yr. seedlings, S3.00 per 1000; 10-12-in., trans., $4.00 per 100. Ret. PI. Aurea, 1- yr., 6-12.in., S2.00 per 100; 2-yr. trans.. 85.00 per 100. Ret. Filifera. 3-yr. trans.. 20c. each. B. A. Bohuslav & Son. Champlain St. & Gibbs Ave.. Newport, R. 1. FRENCH NURSERY STOCK VICTOR DETRICHE & CO. Angers. France PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plan $7.50-$35.00 each. " ■ " ' Rutherford. N. J. Julius Roehrs Co.. PANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— 3-in. pots, nicely colored. 8 to 10 in. high, SlO.OO.per 100; 4-in. pots, nicely colored, 15 in. high. $20.00 per 100; 6 and 10-in. pot plants. 50c., $1.00 and S2.00; bench and open grown. 10 in. high, $10.00 per 100; bench and open grown, 15 in. high, S15.00 per 100. Pandanus Sanderii, P. Baptistii and P. Utilis, same price as above. Send for price list. Cash, please. J. J. Soar. Little River. Fla. PANSIES— Finest strai kell Seed & Implement Co. -ivrites: " We think they are. on the whole, the be-St we have ever re- ceived from anyone." Fall transplanted, in bud ■ ■ ■ SIO.OO per 1000. Cash or reference. Perley, Winthrop, Me. GOLD MEDAL. STItAIN PANSY PLANTS— Transplanted in coldframes in September. Large, stocky, full of buds. Sl.OO per 100. SIOj per 1000. Cash. Edw Sick, Canandaigua. PETUNIAS. Double White. 2K-inch, $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. SINGLE PETUNIAS— Monstrous, fringed, ruffled and California Giants, sturdy plants, m bud and bloom, 2 and 2ii-m., 2c. Cash, please. F. E. Selkregg, North East, Pa. Ribsam, 31 Wall St.. Trenton. N. J. Continued to Next Column The Florists^ Exchange STOCK FOR SALE _£E5S*^ ^^^ ^^^^ PHLOX SALVLAS PHLOX— Drummondi; finest dwarf star-Soweting. SALVIA ZURICH— Extra fine branched and 2H-in.. $2.60 per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 31 ,„5'^a''^«°^^/ 3^-,"?-J^,-,°2 P"^°°- S50 00 per Wall St.. Trenton; N. J. 1000. C. Ribsam. 31 Wall St.. Trenton. N. J. PRIVET S"^^^^ . SMILAX. CALIFORNIA FKIYET '^''''''$3!o0p'er''im)!j25;0Oper'"0b0. Per 1000 ^- ^' Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. 12 to 18 inches »8.00 =^^==^^=^=^^===:=^= f^ah^"^" 1260 SNAPDRAGONS PRIVET in variety Also Flft.. Shade Tree., Thror'g'ilr-: IS cfn "e rdied 'u^T °Big Hardy-flowerlns Shrubs. Write for pnces. ;„ reauction on plants. S«! my display ad- OAK LAWN NURSERY, HUNTSVIllf,AU y^J^emcnt. G.S.Ran.sburg.Somersworth,N.H. =^ — SNAPDRAGON. PYRETHRUM ySlow- ^''''" '"'''''" PYRETHRUM-CGoldcn Feather), fine, bushy. Whi?^2K-in9h $4.00 per 100 $35 00 per 1000. well colored. 2H-in.. $2.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. SNAPDRAGON— Ready for 3-in. pots, at $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Giant fiowering. separate ROSES colors. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. once PI BNTC nWII DAAT I6O8-I62O Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. KUbt rLRIfia UWn KUOI SNAPDRAGONS-Silv„ PM. 2H-in. stock. good ,l.^"'?^„n ,„l''"- •J") strong. $4.00 per 100; $38 00 per 1000. WO 1000 100 1000 Immediate delivery. White Bros.. Medina. N. Y. Killarney Brilliant $30.00 $250 . ^ ; — Prince d'Arenburg 30.00 250 $32.50 $275 SNAPDRAGONS— 10.000 Rooted Cuttings Silver Ophelia 30.00 260 Pink, Yellow and White. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 Fire Flame 12.00 100 per 1000. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Pa. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 10.00 90 12.00 100 =^z^^^^^==^=^^=^== Killarney Queen 7.50 60 QrrF.VTAC: Radiance 7.50 60 10.00 90 SiaVAAa Hillingdon 7.50 60 10.00 90 STEVIA. Sunburst 12.00 100 Serrata, 2-inch, $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. White Killarney, 7.00 55 8.00 70 Double Stevia. 2-inch, $5.00 per 100. Double White Killarney.. 7.60 60 A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Pink Killarney 7.00 65 8.00 70 i: Double Pink Killarney. . . 7.50 60 TT'R'R'R'Rlff Ac: Maryland 7.50 65 10.00 90 V±.KH^JIAa Richmond 7.00 55 10.00 90 VERBENAS— 2}i-in. pots, stocky plants, mam- Kaiserin ., 7.50 60 10.00 90 n,oth flowering, $20.00 per 1000. Pine Grove Milady 7.50 60 10.00 90 Floral Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass. Mrs. Aaron Ward 7.60 60 Taft 7.60 60 10.00 90 VINGAS Jonkheer J. L. Mock 9.00 80 12.00 100 vxav^Jia Cecil Brunner (Sweet- 25,000 VINCA VARIEGAT A— 2M-in. Fall struck, heart) 12.00 100 sand rooted, breaking fine now with new tips Brides & Maids 7.60 60 from eyes and ground, $2.25 per 100, S2&.00 per American Beauty 8.00 75 10.00 90 1000. Cash, please. Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. White & Pink Cochet_ -_.__JL°'' ^° VINCA VARIEGATA-Extra strong, select stock, ROSE PLANTS GRAFTED 4-in., $10.00 per 100. cash. Edward Sick, - Canandaigua, N. Y. lOo'^'lOOO 100' ioOO VINCA MINOR— Myrtle, clumps that can be Killarney Brilliant $35.00 $300 divided up into 3 to .5 plants, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 Prince d'Arenburg 30.00 250 $35.00 $300 per 1000. Cash with order. E. K. Bauman, Mrs. Chas. Russdl 17.50 150 State College. Pa. MrlGerSha^er.:::;: 17:m Ifo ^^E''t^'''^^n°oiynI^'''BrTBr^"lnc' Ut^I" Radiance 12.60 120 „ Extra strong plants. Brant Bros.. Inc., Utica, Hillingdon 12.60 120 17.50 160 N- ' ■ ^_— ^^_^_^-^^-— ^— White Killarney 12.50 120 15.00 125 TrxriT TTTC Pink Killarney: 12.60 120 16.00 125 VIOLETS ^^^■■y'*"^ JH^ }20 17.50 150 VIOLET PLANTS-Good. strong stock. Campbell. R"^.'''"?"'' Bi9, JS2 15-°° ^^^ C M. Louise and Princess of Wales, well-rooted »/Pj"" lo'?n 190 17'iO 140 runners. Jl.OO per 100. S7.50 per 1000; sand-rooted Cecil Banner.' ::::::;:: lloO 125 "io -^""i"?^. 51-25 per 100. $9,00 per 1000.^ W.lC. Special price on lar'g'e'quantities; quality guaranteed Pray. Dobbins. N. J. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., MISCELLANEOUS 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. ir^xav j.i^j^j».«x.w BEDDING PLANTS — Geraniums: Nutt, Ricard: ■ ■ ■% ■ Poitevine, Viaud, Jaulin, La Favorite. Cannas. |lB««AVIA«in IrAllini Austria. Musaeolia. Heliotrope. Salvia Bonfire lllTIPriPan nflSIIITV 3K2-m.. $6.00 per 100. Blue Ageratum. Howard's nillVl IVCIII VvtIUCf Sur Petunias. Double Alyssum. White Marguerites. * German Ivy. Salvia Bonfire. Coleus: Verschaf- __, , feltii. G. Bedder. Queen Victoria, Firebrand; 3-in.. rBl^M*f $5.00 per 100. Achyranthes Lindenii; Coleus. four I IfllILN colors; Dusty Miller; Alternanthcra. red. yellow; ■ ■•■■■»«' 2}i-in.. $3.00 per 100. Dracjena Indivisa. extra heavy. 6-in.. $40.00 per 100. Vinca Variegated. We have 20 OOO 3H-in.. $8.00perl00. Cash. F. Sokol. Worcester. Nice clean American Beauty Plants CARNATIONS— White Enchantress. Enchantress, from 2J^-inch pots, which we offer for Rose Pink Enchantress, Washington, Pros- ^^^'^'' ±'j.^''?.' ''i ^^-^^ "'' ^""^ ^?e"b'ral1i„g''oS S;°er''l25.o'o^per ToS. ^"^,1 $60.00 per 1000. Oasn. Halliday and White and Yellow Bonnaffon Chrys- __ ..,,.,. ._ anthcmums, from sand, SIO.OO per 1000; unrooted, Rriarcillf Greenhouses ri^"^°°- M...A.^j.n..n,^...,.. C..I..««>A..<«k AH UiiJpnn II V VINCA — Variegated; strong plants, 2H-in. pots, SCarbOrOUgn-OII-HlldSOn, N. I. §3.00 per lOO; from 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3l4-m. pots, $8.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10.00 per ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. 100. Carnations, White Wonder, from pots, 100 1000 $3.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in. pots. Lady HiUingdon $7.60 $60.00 $4.00 per 100; 4.in. pots, 86.00 per lOa Cash J. K Mock 7.60 60.00 with order. S. G. Benjamin. Fishkill. N. Y. Kin^nS'te;::::::;::::;;::::: lla tom vinca vARiEGATA-Fine stock grown at edge Killnrnei 7.50 60.00 of benches. 8c., lOc, 12i^c. and 15c. K. Hum- Richmond : : . : 7.50 eO.OO bert Canna, fine, 3-in. stock, $6.00 per 100. English Kaiserin AugistaVictoria 7.60 60.00 Ivy, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in $10.00 per 100. Double White Killarney 7.60 60.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 4-in., $12.50 perlOO. Cash, Maryland 10.00 90.00 please. Harry Heml, West Toledo, Ohio. Cecile Brunng- 12.00 100.00 SALVIAS— Out of 2 H in., $2.00 per 100. Vincas. Mrs. George f^'>-yp"iJ,i,-i^^- y^^- 12-00 lOO.OO ^ ■ ,jp qq jqq Chrysanthemums, out of A. N. PIERSON, INC., ^y ■ • ^ ^^ jc. and 3c Send for list. CromweU. Conn. j^^ ^-^^ „^j^ " ^jrs. W. Rummler. 22 Broad St.. ROSES— Pink Killarney. 2M-in. pots. $40.00 per Carlstadt. N. J. ,JSP°; ^?''jj'- ^'"'"'l!,^''''- '??^t'ff^-°° ^" 1000 ROSE GERANIUMS-2i4-,n. pots. $2.00 1000. L. B. Coddington. Murray HiU. N. J. ^ jqq y;^^^ Variegata. 2-in.. $2.00 pet 100. =^ Sunny Side Greenhouses. R. F. D. 7. Schenectady. • SALVIAS RY^ SALVIA BONFIRE— 31^-in. pots, well branched LITTLE GEM SWEET ALYSSUM— $2.00 per $50.00 per 1000; 2}i-in. pots. $16.00 per 1000 100. Dusty Miller. 3-in.. S4.00 per 100. Frank Pine Grove Floral Corp..36 Hudson St., Lynn. Mass C. Dowd,- Boston St., Madison, Conn. Continued to Next Colnmn Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE VEGETABLE PLANTS field-grown " frost Tomato Plants, 75c. per 100, postpaid; $2.50 per 1000. Sweet Potato Plants, $2.00 per 1000. Satis- ipped anywhere. Tide- Franklin, Va. water Plant Co.. PEPPERS— Chinese Giant and Ruby King, W. D. McAdams. Columbus Grove, L.25 per 1000. Packed right and prompt L.Croft.Garrison-on-Hudson, CELERY PLANTS— Golden self-blanching »v (French strain), fine plants, ready now. $2.00 per 1000. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens. Kala- CABBAGE PLANTS— Seedlings. $1.00 per 1000; strong, transplanted, $2.60 per 1000. Grand Rapids Lettuce, same price. Danville Floral Co., SWEET POTATO PLANTS— $1.50 Earliana, Stone and Greater Bal Plants, transplanted in bud and bloorr 1000. H. J. Rolfe, Hammonton, N. J. FOR EXCHANGE FOR EXCHANGE— 1000 Lady Hillingdon, very fine plants, in 4-in. pots, for 1000 Mrs. Aaron Ward. For Sal^SOO Milady. 4-in. TO EXCHANGE— Winsor cuttings now planted out. for Asparagus Sprengeri in 3 or 4-in. pots. Clough Produce Corp.. Greenland. N. H. SPHAGNUM MOSS 50 LB. DRY WIRED BALES, clean Sphagnum Friedl. Phillips'. Wis, 60c ; burlap bales. 75c- &' STOCK WANTED WANTED— A Plants; want pla plant to the fields about June 5th. If you have plants of these to offer, answer at once. H. B. Williams. Baldwinsville. N. Y. FOR SAIJE^RRENT^ FOR SALE Lot of land, 248 feet by 106 feet, with 3 Iron construction greenhouses, 175 X 20 feet each, potting shed, some frames in fine condition. Located on three streets, trolley passing the front, in a town -of 40,000 inhabitants, close to New York Excellent place, suitable either for local trade where all the products could be readily sold, or for wholesale shipping to New York or Philadelphia. Low price; terras to suit purchaser. Address " Chance," care The Florists' Exchange. . .nodern dwelling, electric light, lath. set tubs, farm and ice house; 7 acres of land n high state of cultivation, fruit trees. The time to nvestigate is now. This place is fully equipped, louses, wagons, tools and stock of Carnations. Mums and Snapdragons and bedding plants on Business of 15 years' standing; good for selling. man. Income so.i July 1st, $9,000. ity for" the right ). Price now. $11.01)0.00. Terras. $4,000.00 down, ms: location Central New York. New York. Information concern- cheerfully given. Address J. J., : The Florists' Exchange. land, ft. long « eluding I house with storage capacity f huntlred tons of coal under same roof. Ne\ story brick dwelling with all improvement stable on premises. Apply to J. GIBSON & HUGH McILVAIN. ladelphla. Pa. Contlnued^o Next Page The Florists' Exchange 1351 PROFITS COME THROUGH EFFICIENCY Brand New Beautifully Illustrated Contents Right Up-To-Date Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture WILL INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR EMPLOYEES II ^JjlAlLEY'S Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture should be close at hand for quick reference by every member I tili °^ ^°"' force, because it presents the combined labor and experience of the foremost North American authorities It M on horticultural subjects. These six magnificent volumes place at the disposal of the horticulturist, whether practical, amateur or scientific, an ample and readily accessible account of every subject which at any time may be of interest or practical use in his calling. Its range is wide, covering plants, flowers, vegetables, trees, tillage processes, tools and implements, cultural discussions, botanical history, geography, commercial markets, and a myriad items that only constant use will reveal. The scope of the volumes has not been confined to botanical subjects alone, but every subject in any way incident to the activities of the horticulturist has been fully covered, commercially as well as scientifically. Six large quarto volumes. More than 3,600 pages. 24 full page exquisite color plates. 96 beautiful full page halftones. More than 4,000 text engravings. SOO Collaborators. Approximately 4,000 genera, 15,000 species and 40,000 plant names. "The immense wealth of practical horticultural facts and teaching contained in this work, and the ease with which they are found in it, place Bailey's STANDARD CYCLOPEDIA OF HORTICULTUREat the top. In other words, it is the Monarch of Horticultural Literature." Write us for 16 Page Prospectus Containing Complete Descrip- tion and Our Special Offer :: Pubrs. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street. NEW YORK FOR SALEORRENT^^ FOR SALE — One of the best located greenhouse properties near New York, especially good for plant trade; 5 greenhouses, 20 and 24 by 125 ft. each, also other glass, about 15,000 sq. ft., 625 ft. frontage, one private dwelling i ' residence, both handsome and si with all improvements. 35,000.00 cash requir. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE— S400.00 buys a first class fixtures; well stocked; located in the Good reason for selling. Addi ;, 670 Pennsylvi ' ' ' _ SUNDRIESFORSALE^ : with FOR SALE — Two 48-in. horizontal return tubular ^L Elizabeth, N. J. , Lexington, Mass. heating. Chas H. Rice. River Tubes "uiref NewTork proposed FOR SALE— RetaU floi MISCELLANEOUS WANTS Address McMillan & Sons, e The Florists' Exchange. Jti-St^' FOR SALE— 10,000 sq. ft. of gla^s, well stocked with bedding plants and Carnations; good retail and wholesale business, near New Yc Long Island; 5 minutes from railroad ! 6-roora house on property and 2 acres of land with lease, all field planted with stock. Must sell on account of getting blind. Will be sold cheap. Can take place at once. Fred Brothers, Hempstead, BARGAIN — Greenhouse, residence and stock; no competition: live village, 30 miles from Buf- falo; excellent shipping facilities. Write Ellis Bros., Sprlngville, N. Y. FOR SALE— Flower 5 over $12,000 a year, at a reasonable price. Florists' Exchange. tore, doing ; Address L. FOR SALE— 2 good conditio Address Walta ,000 sq. ft. glass, 10 acres la 1, must sell quickly; price, S9,C S. Schultz, Madison. N. J. WANTED TO LEASE— With option to buj tail florist business, retail and wholesale wholesale only. Address L. N., care The Flo Exchange. WANTED TO LEASE— With privilege to b Ha?t'h,?d's't.,°Bl'^si'd"e, L. l'[ N. Y.' WANTED TO LEASE— About 5000 ft. of gla five years, with option to buy; must be in condition; a money maker. Address M. E., The Florists' Exchange^ These strictures, however, need not prohibit us from reproducing an illus- tration of a "cute" piece of carpet bed- ding when we hit upon it. The planter of the butterfly figure was William Natorp, formerly of the Ferncliffe Ceme- tery, Woodlands, N. T., where it ap- peared and was so much admired. The idea of the butterfly as a creation in car- pet bedding was got from a German book, though the subjects used in pro- ducing the effect were chosen by himself. Illus. on page 1283. Another notable re- production in carpet bedding was a flag of the tl. S. A., showing the stars and stripes. ■lorists' Exchange. I order. Address G. L., FOR RENT— An uptodate greenhouse plant with about 10,000 ft. of glass; 22 miles from New York on the N. Y.. N. H. & H. R.R., less than 10 minutes" walk from station, in heart of high-class section. FOR SALE — Old established retail seed bu in Wisconsin. Present owners have business. Good chance for live man to get in- FOR RENT— 7 greenhouses, 16x70 ft., stocked with Carnations and other plants. Address Frederic Storm. Bayside, L. I., N. Y. SUNDRIES FOR SALE Carpet Bedding Morton. Room 307, 143 N. Wabash / FOR SALE— 65-a Mursery, equipped ^ , good stoclt of hard it future of any point lilroad. Gilbert Le Sku FOR SALE — Splendid opportunity; owner retiring from business; well paymg florist establishment; all houses stocked; 5 miles from N. Y., near train and trolley. Address M. A., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— A bargain, if taken before July 1st; about 11,000 ft. of glass, well stocked with Carnations, 'Mums, Asparagus and bedding plants; good hon- ' ' . - ^ Pipe Bat^ains New and Second-Hand SPECIAL OFFERS l-inch S. H. BIk., per 100 frat. . . .$2.80 IM-inci S. H. BIk., per 100 fe«t. . . . 4.4B 2-inck New BIk., per 100 feet.... 7.80 AD nzes in nock for immediate iLipment Eagle Pipe Supply Co., [DC: 29 Howard St, N. Y. City J. Marshall, Copela: FOR SALE- Contlnaed to Next Column GUARANTEED NON-KINK HOSE in odd lengths with couplings, 10c. per ft. This hose ii fresh made, and worth 20c. a ft DOUBLE LIGHT HOTBED SASH, 3i6 ft., from very be« cypress, 2-in. thick, iron crossbar, two layers double thick glass St »3.3S. Single layer hotbed sash, 11.60. PANSY BOXES, 12i20i3 in. deep, 5c. each. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO, 1398 to 1408 Metropolitan Ave„ Brooklyn, N. Y. Contlnned to Next Column At one time we were enamoured of carpet bedding : now we are not. Or, to put it another way — when we saw little of this form of bedding we were glad of the small amount we did see and prayed that it be preserved, as deter- mined efforts were being made to dispel it entirely from the horticultural calen- dar. The fact is, carpet bedding is too artificial, and can only be brought into the scheme of general bedding after the exercise of much care and consideration. There is a place for this clever form of bedding, but the place is remarkably small, remarkably limited. Carpet bed- ding ought not to be obtrusive. To plant a great sprawling 'design on a beautiful stretch of green sward is to stamp it with disfigurement and oflier an offence to the eye of good taste. Lately we saw in Greenwood Cemetery. Brooklyn, a great anchor cut in a lovely piece of grass in a place where it was positively uncalled for, and we could not but lament the fact of the misapplied endeavor that had resulted in this incongruity. If anything bad to be planted there it should have been shrubs or Roses. But after all, the public — or the large portion of it — seems to appreciate whatever smacks of the bizarre or garish, and the public must be gratified. It is the surest way to fame and fortune. We Print Catalogues Estimates Cheerfully Furnished AS GOOD AS THE BEST of experience behind us, and with all the nd latest facilities for this class of printing, s in a position to produce for you a cata- that will be far superior to any that be turned out by a firm not making this a specialty. In these days the best ' ' illustrated and generally best looking catalogue is much chance of making npetitors your catalogue c be fully uptodate. ity and results, and the SUPERIOR TO THE MOST A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Proprietors The Flortstii' Ejchanice P. O. Boxl697. N.Y. THAT subscription to F. E. you have been thinking of taking out for a brother florist. Why not send it in now. 1352 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Boston-HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.-Ma$$. Low Special Price BOXES Manila Per 100 , Manila Per 100 18x 5x3... $1.50 28x 8x5... $3.30 21x 5x31^.. 1.65 24x 5x3K ■- 2.15 28x 5x3J^.. 2.65 21 X 8x5... 2.65 30x 5x31^.. 2.85 24x 8x5.... 3.00 30x 8x5 36x 8x5 30x12x6 36x14x6 36x12x6 4.00 5.00 5.80 7.00 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . Mist Gray 5.00 VIOLET BOXES Per 100 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x16x7.... $3.00 18x18x8... 6.0C 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9.... 8.00 8 x5x3 9J^x6x4 10 x7x6 12 x8x7 $1.60 . 1.90 . 2.50 . 3.00 Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES Imported Per 100 24x28 inch.. $4.50 28x32 inch .. 5.50 32x36 inch . . 6.50 36x40 inch .. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW 4x Smch. .11.^^ 8 X 12 inch . . 2.00 12xl6mch. . 2.50 16x20 inch. . 3.00 20x24 inch. . 3.50 Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOUTHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality Lcucothoe sprays $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color mk— NO CHARGE. In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad NEW CROP Fancy fEBNS dagger $2. SO per 1000 On account of the extreme scarcity here, gatherers have raised the price on the Ferns. Therefore, we are obliged to advance the price 50c. per 1000. SPECIAI. Bronze GAIAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000. $Z.50 per 10.000 SPHlUiNlli'bsS Large bale $2.00 Fine quality— ORDER NOW HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Telephones Main, 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill, 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2WINTHR0P SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please ■J^ give reference, or cash with order. Huckleberry Foliage Aay quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss CALDWELL Tbe Woodsman Co. Enerylbing in Southern Evergrcena BVERaREEIN. ALABAMA Write them you read this Hdvt. in the Exchange MICHIGAIS CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-266 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. The Auto-CultiTator This, which bids fair to eliminate much of the hoeing and hand worlc in nurseries and truck and flower gardens, is the Auto-Cultivator. The illustration shows this new device at work in the gardens of Bertermann Bros, at Indianapolis. It is the invention of S. Geo. Stevens of Duluth, Minn., a practical horticulturist. The machine is propelled by a standard five horse power gasoline motorcycle en- gine mounted on the front end. The en- that will hold moisture through long periods of drought. The machine is small, and under' such easy control of the operator that this cultivation can be car- ried uniformly much closer to plants or nursery stock than with a horse drawn implement. The instant control of motor and clutches by the touch of a finger soon becomes automatic, resulting in very rapid work without danger of injury to roots or stems. The Auto-Cultivator can be turned at the end of a row within a space of about 2tt. and this makes possible the growing of more plants on a given plot of ground. In turning, there is no trampling of GREEN SHEET IHOSS For lining hanging bask* for window decorations a pot plants, ferns, palms, e to every retail flonst. . also very appropriate Special price on larger quantities. Geo. H. Angcpmullcp.'^irL'SSfsTMo^.'^ RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 rndTmpoSfof Willow anii Fancy Baskets for florists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES JB®" Our Specialties Wheat Sheavea and Basket, GlTe credit where credit la due — Mention Excbance Aumer, Dierks & Arenwald i West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone 8306 Madison Square Novelties, Fancy Baskets and Everlasting Wreaths Huckleberry Foliage Any quantity, prompt shipment $2.50 per case Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss £. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Reciprocity — Saw It In tbe ETcbange Special Ribson Offer 10 yds. to a bolt, $1.00 per bolt. WINDIER WHOLESAIE FLOKAL CO. 1310 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Auto-Cult gino also drives three revolving discs from wliicli spring steel cultivating teeth ex- tend downward. The operator walks be- hind, steering the machine by means of the wooden handles and controlling the speed of the engine, also the traction wheels and cultivator discs by convenient small levers within reach of his fingers. 1 As the machine moves forward, the I teeth in the revolving discs thoroughly I pulverize the soil, creating a dust mulch plants by horses' hoofs and no injuring of stocli by whiffle trees and trace chains. The machine weighs only three hundred pounds, which gives it a great advantage over the horse in the matter of compact- ing the soil. About thirty pounds of the weight is behind the axles for the pur- pose of sinliing the cultivating teeth in tlie ground ; the rest is divided between the two traction wheels, which subjects such ground as the wheels touch to a '•* ^ \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CD MANUFACTURERS I ^BMHlP 1 Readers will confer a favor i more than passlna value If, wh< stock of our advertisers, they w May 30, 1914. ±11^ X- XKfXXi. 3ve> JLJAyiiai "S'^^ 1353 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists No. 1. CaBIe wire chain hangers, metal liners, MM m ^^kl j M"^ M U No. 5. Flat iron chain hangers, metal linera, WIRE BASKETS. Made to stand or hang, price per dozen RUSTIC LAUREL HEXAGON SHAPE BASKETS, strong an No. 3. Bamboo r e or.'gold liners, hangers, metal , measure mside 14x11, $1.85. 8-in. 10-in. 12-in. 15-in. 18 in. 21.in. »1J5 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $4.50 $6.00 d durable, will not crack or break. Per doz. 13.00 16.00 21.00 26.00 Rustic Chairs, Settees, Window Boxes, Wheelbarrows, Tables, Pedestals, Vases, Tubs, Summer Houses In Cedar, Laurel, Birch and Bamboo AH kinds of Rustic Work built on Contract. Estimates furnished. Wire Garden Arches, Garden Borders, Trellises, etc. REED * KELLER Pionsts' supplies 120-I22 West 25th Street, NEW YORK pressure of about 125 pounds. The horse will average about 1000 pounds and in walking lifts two feet^ at a time thus throwing his whole weight on two feet or 500 pounds to each foot, making a series of compressed spots through the ground and very near the plants in nar- row rows. The Auto-Cultivator is so simple and strongly constructed that any man of or- dinary intelligence can make the few necessary adjustments and can, with a half hour's practice, successfully operate .it The engine is a standard one-cylinder motor cycle engine, but is subjected to less severe usage on this machine than it ordinarily gets on a motor cycle. The Auto-Cultivator is being manu- factured and marketed by the Auto Im- plement Co., 712 Majestic Building, In- dianapolis, Indiana. IBWIN Bebtebmann. Greenhouses for Schools As mentioned in the Chicago news- letter last week, there is much develop- ment in greenhouse building for the use of pupils in the High Schools throughout the State of Minnesota and elsewhere in that section. Views of one such school are shown herewith. Exterior view of the Greenhouses of the Minneapolis Central High School From a photograph by the Lord & Burnham Co HuNTSViLLE, At.a — A special train that was conveying the Memphis Shriners from the Conclave at Atlanta to their homes in Memphis, stopped over at the Chase Nurseries for about an hour, and the party of about 300 were the guests of Henry B. Chase. The party was given all the flowers the members could carry, picked fresh from the nursery fields. Moving pictures were taken for the Southern railway showing the Shriners gathering flowers and participating in a flag raising. Destroying the Rose Aphis Rose growers who allow the flowers to be damaged by the ravages of the Rose aphis, have only themselves to blame, according to the U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture. Although the aphis is widespread over the entire coun- try, as well as abroad, it is easily con- trolled. Careful spraying of the plants with solutions of nicotine will remove all danger and neither the expense nor the trouble involved is sufficiently great to be a real obstacle. Greenhouses of Minneapolis Central High School — Pupils From a photograph by the Lord & Bumham Co. 354 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Preserve Your Flowers and Display Them Attractively Flowers are probably the most per- ishable of all merchandise and their preservation is of vital importance to Florists' profits. Next to their preserva- tion is their display, which must be distinctively attractive and easily seen. McCRAY Florists' Relrlgerators and Refrigerator Display Counters are especially designed to meet the re- quirements of the most exacting flower stores The constant circulation of cold air maintains an even temperature of the proper degree for the best pre- servation of cut flowers. The exterior can be finished to correspond with the intenor wood- work and other fixtures. The interior hmngs may be of either white enamel, opal glass or French Plate Mirror. The compartments are of different sizes suitable for cut flowers of various lengths. Arranged for either ice or mech- anical refrigeration. Regular stock sizes or special built-to-order to meet any reqmrements. Send Now For Any of the Following FREE Catalogs: No. 73— Refrigerators for Florists. No. 69— For Crocers. No. 91— Regular Su ' No. A. H.— Built to I McCRAY REFRIGERATOR COMPANY 667 Lake Street, KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA For Branch Salesrooms in Principal Cities See Your local 'Phone Directory NEW CROP FANCY FERNS, S2.00 per 1000. DAGGER FERNS, $1.25 and $2.00 per 1000. Fine Stock. Send in your order for MEMORIAL DAY early and we will seethat y ou have them on time and the best to be hj Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decoratic the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.5 GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.; SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35e. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-lb cases, $5.00. > BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per bunch of 50 sprays. Try them. All Kinda ot T s; made fresh daily from per 1000. I per case of 10,000. Cro>vl Fern Co. MILLINGTON. MASS. The Kervan Co."''J?^V„'2J!« WHOLESALE ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS— Southern WUd Smilax, Fresh Cut Palmetto and Cabba Hemlock, i-ou.«. w-^'-" Branches, Ropings made Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax and Leucothoc Sprays, Sphasnun Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosse •Ite them yon renfl this advt. In the Eichange REED & KELLER S^'S;;;?'".*T florists' supplies sj.^''»l;&KTT'"=5^8gK 122 W. 25th Street NEW YORK 3 due— MentlCT M. RICE CO., THE FLORISTS* SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. credit iB dae — Mention Exchange A Record To B« Proud Oi The Florists' HaU Assodadon has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Reciprocity— Saw It ll Give Armes A Trial I have the best i : obtainable. Send for sample. Better still, gn H. W. ARMES, Bryson City, N. C. Give credit where credit Is due— Mention Exchange Wire Hanging Baskets PLAIN TOP lO-inch $1.25 12-mch 1.50 14-mch 2.50 16-inch 3.75 SCROLL TOP 10-inch $1.50 12-inch 1.75 14-inch 2.75 16-inch 4.00 18-inch , . 6.00 | 18-inch 5.00 OEOROE B. HART Wholesale Dealer in Cat Flowers, Plants and Florists^ Supplies 47-Sl Stone Street, ROCHESTER, IV. Y. Florists' Greening Pins florist should ing Ferns over the mossed design; also for pinning Smilax, Asparagus, etc.. to ing 6 boxes. S6.25. Freight prepaid on Wm. Schlatter & Son 422 Main St. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000. $1.75: 50.000. $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. CO WEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers Huckleberry Branches Packed same as Wild Smilax. $2.50 per case, f. o. b. RED LEVEL, ALA. Satisfaction guaranteed GIBBONS THE SMILAX MAN Give credit where credit 1b dqe — Mention Erchange Wittling-er, supt). A cultural certiflcate was awarded to D. G. L. Eeld, (T. Mor- ris, gdr.), for a vase of Mrs. Hugh Dickson Sweet Peas, and one to W. B. Thomson. (S. R. Candler, supt.), for a plant of Cattleya gigas, and a certiflcate for of wild Cypripediums. Several new members were admitted to member- ship at this meeting. THOS. A. LEE. Rec. Secy. Essex County (N. J.) Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting of the Essex Co. (N. J.) Florists' Club was Krueger Auditoriu "^ large attendance. The meeting was called to order by the president at 9 p.m. The ship, which took the usual course. There were also two new members elected into the club, being Herman Dietzole and Hugo Hass. The club has a committee which is called the Board of Education Committee, which has taken up the question of permitting the been the custom in past years not Jlow the children to receive flowers, some children might not get them re others will have their arms full, taken hold of this J to have the old if possible. aittee has taken Tuxedo (N.y.) Horticultural Society Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Society The regular monthly meeting was held in the Parish House on May 13, Presi- dent David Mcintosh in the chair. The executive committee reported that the schedule for the Fall show was in progress, and that special prizes had been offered from the following firms: Messrs. C. H. Totty, Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Scott Bros., Wm. P. McCord,, Weeber & Don, Burnett Bros., Alphano Humus Co., A. N. Pierson, Inc., J. M. Thorburn, Wilk, Julius Roehrs and Henry " ■ expected to have the _ lie out by the middle of June. We had as our guest Wm. Tricker, Arlington, N. J., who gave us very interesting talk nembership, W. Muir were elected and Henry Gibson. The society held its ladies' evening on April 16, when there were present over one hundred gardeners with their wives and friends. A good program was provided which was enjoyed by all. The society held its annual ball on May 27. THOS. WILSON, Secy, Tan-ytown (N. Y.) Hort. Society illy Ma: Mooney and Featherstone awarded first The monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held on May 13 at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, L. I., N. T., with President H. Gaut in the chair. Prizes for the Fall shows were received from the following: J. M. Thorburn & Co., John Wilk, Cottage Gardens Co., Pierson U-Bar Co. Lord & Burnham Co., Titus & Bowne, Kohler Bros., P. B. Edmonds, C. A. Coffin. Mrs P. S. Smithers presents a valuable set of books for competition. There were two petitions for active membership. The judges for the monthly exhibits were: Messrs. Macdonald, Adler and Johnson. Awards as follows: Vase mixed Darwin Tulip, H. Gaut; vase flow- ering shrub, F. Honeyman; three heads of Lettuce, James McCarthy; Henry Gaut, cultural certiflcate for 8in. pot of annual Clarkia elegans. Sutton s Pink a flne specimen 6ft. in height. Cultural certiflcate, Jos. Robinson for pot of Lilium. Honorable mention to F. Honeyman and A. Fournier for vases Owing to the late season it was de- cided to postpone the Rose show until June 16. S. J. Trepess, J. P. Johnstone and E. Westlake were appointed as the local committee of the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners. Mr. Gommersall of Nyack, read a very interesting paper 'Hardy Perennials and Gardens, and idaptf"'"'-- '-- "■- "''•' ■""^'"' :t floi he received a hearty ,„.^ „- — _ — - Exhibits for next meeting, June 10, will be 12 largest Strawberries, 12 h. p. Roses. 1 var., and 12 mixed Peonies. ^ ■ ' H. JONES, Cor. Sec'y. "adaptabilUy for the wild garden •^ -■ "-- close of which te of thanks. The Florists' Exchange 1355 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA WEDDING ACCESSORIES Everything in readiness for the June bride. Corsage Pointed Paper Bouquet Holders, pink, white and lavender. Bridal Bouquet Holders, satin finish with lace edge. The Tiny Paper Carton Bouquet Holder, for Pansies, to insert in glass tubes. Kneeling Stools, StafiEs and Crooks. Bridal Resting Baskets, and all the other essential requisites for the wedding day. For Commencements Slfrsli^U'"' '°"*'°"- '^^ """ "'"'" EVERYTHING IN THE FLORIST SUPPLY LINE IS TO BE FOUND IN OUR SILENT SALESMAN WRITE FOR HIM H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eicbange Heating Queries Conducted by John McArthur Mgr. Heating Dept., Hitchings & Co. Subscribers asking questions for Heating Prob- lems must be particular to give the following: Length, width, height at ridge, height at eaves, glass on sides, glass on ends, position of houses as regards points of compass, grade of house, loca- tion of boiler pit, size of boiler pit, depth of boiler pit, size and location of chimney, temperature desired in each house, whether steam or hot water is used for heating, number of pipes and size in each house, dimension and position of benches, location of doors. The above information I must have before I can answer any definite ouestion regarding any heating plants already installed. If the inquiry is for proposed new house or * - '^ of the hot of boiler pit, proposed location ol cbimney, posit of house as r^ards fiotnts of compass, number ana position of the benches, temperature required of, puriwses for which the houses are intended; whether Mention Exchange New Fancy Ferns FINE STOCK $1.50 per 1000; $14.00 per 10,000 Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please J. F. Vavrous & Sons, LebanoD, Pa. Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange Do Not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE se Pine Street, NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw It in the Bzcbange Huckleberry Foliage Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per case. Dagger Ferns W. W. Thompson, Hixon, Ala. Give credit where credit is doe — Mention Exchange I'll AMERICAN CARNATION r.'.SS A.T.DeUMarePts.SPub.Ce.,2to8DiianeSt,N.Y. Radiation and Steam Horse Power I send you a sketch plan of the green- houses which I propose to heat with steam, using a high pressure return tubular boiler and a reducing rake on main at the boiler to reduce pressure to five or ten pounds. The boiler will be on about the same level as the walks in the greenhouses and return water raised by means of traps or nps. 200ft.x32ft., to 60 deg. to 65 deg., •ature is at zero.; also wnat size will be required in each house )w many H41n. in coils for each luired tempera- d, leading from her information you could give to help me to plan the heating of this range of houses. — W. H. K., Pa. — The sketch referred to shows three ridge and furrow greenhoi north and south, each housi with boiler house at south no partitions houses are to tuce. I figui long, there being four feet" of gl one vertical side of each of the two out- side houses, with 2ft. of concrete wall under the vertical glass, and the gable ends of each house glazed and exposed. The east and west houses would each have equivalent to 8700 sq. ft. of ex- posed glass surface, and the center houses, having no exposed glass on the vertical sides, would have equivalent to 7738 sq. ft. of exposed glass surface. To maintain a temperature of 50 deg. to 55 deg. at night, when mercury is at zero and steam at 5 lbs. pressure, the two outside houses would each require sed for growing Let- it the glazine: bars ridge 18ft. two 2y,ln. overhead of l%in. pipe, and I 21^ in. overhead mai boiler can 1 overhead n each of th. lines steam main from tl diameter. The 2i^i in be placed one ( )ipe on each of th4 other two .nd three lines along each side pt about' 6ft. above the beds, tomary in Lettuce growing. the size of boiler, the total ;n the three houses, including if piped as above, would be ) sq. ft. One hundred sq. ft. ■adiation is generally assumed h. p., which would call for ut you should have a surplttB fer of at least 30 or 40 per I would advise using not less or 65 h. p. boiler. JOHN McARTHUR. A Simple Mouse Trap An easily made and effective form of mouse trap is shown in the annexed drawing. Talte an earthenware saucer, invert within it a flower pot, placing on the upper surface of the saucer some at- tractive strongly smelling bait, The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. WIU help all aronnd If yon meptlon the Bxehaaye like roasted cheese or slightly burned oat- meal. Bank up some gravel or stones by the sides of the pot and place some straw over the drainage hole of the pot. The mice will readily enough find this aperture and when once they are within the pot they are prisoners. PiTTSBUKGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. has bought a lot, 40xll0ft., on Sandusky st.. between Penn. ave. and Duquesne way, for a price not oflioially stalled, but said to be about $120,000. As soon as the details can be arranged, the company plans to erect a suitable buildiing of its own on the site. Book of Water Gardening ^iS PBIOB Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cor- nell University. Progressive Florists recognise the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date Beal methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable for those who would have the pleasantest homes. 2o0-page Catalog free. Write today. Tbe Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E., Sprinftfield, Mass- Give credit where credit Ifl due — Mention Brebange WIRE DESIGNS of wire wc can make it. GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Give credit whececredit is dne — MenOonEschaBge tahClaspf where credit is doe — Mention Ezcban^ 1356 The Florists' Exchange Under glass or out of 4oors, on any crop, in any cltmale. Skin- ner Irngatton pays. -gF. i_B R.H3.^iULiil« Bigger than the biggest crop in our best year — Carnations under Skinner Irrigation The Wanoka Greenhouses, Barneveld, N. Y. , write us July 16, 1913: "Since using your system this year we can already see the difFerence between crop failure and crop success. Our carnation crop would have yielded us little without the Skinner System; but with it we shall have a crop exceeding anything ever experienced even in our best season." In carnation growing under glass, Poehlman Bros., say: "One only need he workings and results speali for themselves." Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111., states: "The Skinner System, if used only at the time of lifting stock, would pay for itself in one year. And Wisely's Greenhouses, Murphysboro, 111. — "We housed our carnations when it was 100° in the shade without the loss of 2%. Your system is worth the cost every year, if used at planting time alone.'* The Skinner System is the one efficient "rain machine,'* as it sprays in a fine mist form from a series of overhead pipes, either in the greenhouse or out in the field, and this fine mist cannot injure the most delicate foliage or cake the ground. YOUR OPPORTUNITY THE SKINNER IRRIGATION COMPANY Dept. D, TROY, OHIO Si ORCHIDS Fresh Importations from Famous Districts CATTLEYAS Mendelil By request. To replenish two old collections. Fine, orieinal type. Schroederae The splendid old, distinct type. A small lot overlooked in the rush of large shipments. Popayan Tiianae smce the earthquake : Coast type. The 61 Large, deep lip. Ma: Unly tne demand ot the country s rare-orctud lovers with advance orders has influenced us to bring out these small collections. Only a few cases fREEMAN ORCHID COMPANY, Fall River, Mass. G. L. Freeman, Mgr. ORCHIDS and Hrbrtdlsts In th« world. SANDER. i;icr.T. and 258 Broadway. Room 721. N«» York Ctt, ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- drobiums, Oncidiums, Cypripediuma, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower, FALL RIVER, MASS. Write tbem you read this advt. Id the Exchango Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety Prices Advertised are for the Trade Only Books for the Countryman Two useful books liave come to us from the publishing house of Forbes & Co., 443 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, which ought to appeal to many of our readers who live in country places. One deals with "Suc- cess with Hens," the other is entitled "The Back Yard Farmer," and they cost $1 in each instance (postage extra). Taking the last first, the seventy-five chapters of this book (not illustrated) give directions for the best cultivation of vegetables, fruit and flowers, the manage- ment of poultry and pets, the proper care of the lawn, vines and shade trees, and discuss everything pertaining to the out- doors of the suburban, village or country home. Some of the chapters are : "Mak- I ing the Back Yard a Garden Spot," "Back Yard Dividends," "Making a Gar- den Productive," "Preparing the Garden," i "Why Gardens Fail," "Making the City 1 Flock Pay," "Laying Out Flower Beds." I The book dealing with the poultry has '■ 55 chapters and gives full directions for the hatching and brooding of chickens, j incubation, feeding and housing, increas- ing the egg supply, cure of diseases, the j marketing of eggs and fowls and every- thing pertaining to the care of hens. 1 These books can be purchased at the office ; of The FioBisTS' Exchange. Books Every Florist Should Have WJSO. CARNATION, THE AMERICAN.— C W. Wmid. Size 7^ X 10 in.: 296 pagei; iuperbly illustrated. A practical work on the subject, furnishing the results of years of actual experience of th« author, an unusually close observer; valuable to those desiring to m tiont, by the most mo part of their busines on application. CHRYSANTHEMUM, fiOc. DESIGN BOOK. THE FLORISTS* EX- CHANGE.—Fourth Edition, 1912. Size 9 x 12 in.; 96 pages. Shows the finest assortment of make-up designs for the guidance of the retail FARM AND GARDEN RULE-BOOK.— L. H Bailey. New. A most valuable compilation of general information on hundreds of subjects connected with the business of the fiorist. Tbm best general reference book in the market. R^ the growu t methods. in.; 256 pages and cover; 65 splendid half-tone idustrations; handsomely bound in cloth. A complete tertbook on the subject, and the only practical OT:.e in the field. A new book and upto- date in every particular. Sample pages on appli- cation. Price »5.00. postpaid. GARDENER'S ASSISTANT, THE.— New. Two large volumes. The most complete encycIopedU of gardening published. Includes fruit culture S16.00. Sample pag( igI*SJd MARKET GARDENING. SUCCESS IN.— Herbert Rawson. 91.20; Review notice om application. Oliver. Propa --- -- - _ __ industry, Dept of Agriculture, Washington. D. C. New edition 1912. Size 5x7!^ in.; 312 pages; heavily illus trated. A working handbook of everyday prac tice for the florist and gardener, and_ chose who ii tend to grow plants and S or garden as a meai $1.60. Sample page RESIDENTIAL SITES AND ENVIRONMENTS. Joseph F. Johnston. One of the finest land- scape books ever issued. S2.50. ROSE CULTURE, COMMERCIAL.— Eber Hohnes. Size 7k > 5 is.: 165 pages; heava> illustrated. This book embraces the growing of Roses under glass and outdoors, and is writtea. primarily, for the guidance of the commercial grower with an establishment limited in scope, and for those wishing to grow Roses with thd general sto ' to Rose Culture on"a large scale, or to t whose glass devoted to Roses already covers an extended area. 91.50. Sample pages on appli- ROSE. ENEMIES OF THE.— Issued by the Royal Hort. Society of Great Britain. Hand- somely illustrated with many colored plates. Invaluable to the Rose grower. $1.00. Review ina to grow Roses with their wm be found equally valuable. VIOLET CULTURE. COMMERCIAL.— Pnrf. B. T. Galloway. Size 4>i x dM in.; 240 pagesj most instructively illustrated. A treatise oa the growing and marketing of Violets for profit, giving every detail necessary to success. Th« only comprehensive American work on the subject. S1.50. Sample pages on application. WATER GARDENING. THE BOOK OP.— Peter Bisset. Size 7H > 10 in.; 200 pages; illustrated. Contains all the practical intoriB*- tion necessary to the selection. Rrouping and successful cultivation of aquatic and other plants required in the making of a water ganien and I. S2.fi0. Sample pages eo The review notices ces or proapectuMe of tlM will be mailed to any inb* A.T. DE LA NARE, P«g. and Pub. C«. No*. 2 to 8 Daane St„ N«w York The Florists' Exchange 135Z *^«]iiiiiiiiiiii[>:oiiiiiiiiiriit>Miiiiiiiiiiii[>:»::<>>]iiiiiiiiiiii[<-3iiiiiiiiiiii[>>iiiiiiiriiiiic>:>:j The Steam of the Great Plant Producing Mill has been kept up to full speed, day and night. Look! Geraniums ! StockofBfddingPlantsbyllic100,000 We have a laree stock of the foUowine varieties in a splendid condition for im- = We have a large stock of the following varieties in a splendid condition for im- = S mediate shipment. On orders of 1000 or over and not less than 100 of a kind, we = = make the price $18.50 per 1000 on all quoted at $2.00 per 100, and S25.00 per 1000 on = ^ those quoted at $3.00 per 100. Special price on large lots. „ SINGLE VARIETIES = Alice of Vincennes n Ardens ♦ Baron Grublssich S Clifton = Emmanuel Arene = Feuer = Gabriel Montoya n Granville ♦ Konigen Olga Wurtem- = berg s Maxime Rovalevski = Mrs. E. Rawson E Pamela n Rival ♦ Rosalda = Tiffin = Victor Crosset = DOUBLE VARIETIES 5 Abbie Schaeffer I a Anais Scgalis ■ = Beaute Poitevine = Bertbede PresiUy. . . = Col. Thomas = Edmond Blanc «> Fleuve Blanc « Jean Oberle = Jean Viaud .40 2.00 ,40 2.00 ,40 2.00 60 3.00 40 2.00 40 2.00 2-in. a Doz. 100 = JtUes Vasseur $0.40 $2.00 = La Favorite 40 2.00 = La PUote 60 3.00 = LeCid 40 2.00 ". LeonBaudrier 60 3.00 a M. A. Roseleur 60 3.00 = Marquise de Castellane. . . .40 2.00 = Miss Kendall 40 2.00 s Mme. Buchner Mme. Canovas Mme. Landry Mme. Laporte Bisquit . Mme. Recamier Mrs. Lawrence Ornelia S. A. Nutt Despres VARIEGATED FOLIAGE .40 2.00 .40 2.00 .60 3.00 .40 2.00 Marshall McMahon. Mountain of Snow.. . Mrs. Pollock 3.00 = 3.00 .;. 3.00 a IVT-LEAVED Dxna Scalarandis. . Mrs. Banks Pierre Crozy .40 2.C E OUR SPECIAL OFFER: = ^ For $18.50 we will send 1000 Geraniums from 2-in. pots, twenty varie- S ♦ ties to be our selection, making an assortment that will please In every <; s: way, as they have been doing in the past. We send 6000 for $105.00; = E 10,000 for $175.00. E Miscellaneous Plants E DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS, propagated from selected stock. 2-in., $2.00 S E per 100, $18.50 per 1000. S " HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS, in large assortments. 2-in., S S $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. Si Alternanthera, Aurea Nana, Jewel, Sieboldi, Brilliantissima, etc 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, extra strong Coleus, Beckwith's Gem, Duneria, Hero, Verschaffeltii 2.00 Dahlia Plants 2.00 Fuchsias, Gerbert, Lieut. Mauritz, Marinka, Minnesota, Goettinger.. 2.00 Hardy E. Ivy, extra strong stock 2.00 Senecio Scandens, or Parlor Ivy 2.00 Smilax, good strong stock 2.00 Swainsona, Alba, Rosea 2.00 zCasb with ordei R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO. White Marsh, Maryland ORCHIDS CATTLEYA Pa PUnt Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Lablata Warneri... 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Gaskelliana 1.00 to 2.00 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Vai We can supply original case lots as received for CATTLEYA p„ Plant Percivaliana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelii 1.50 to 3.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana . . 1.25 to 2.50 iety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 „. „-. rery attractive pricM. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply .mailer plantj (SE- LECTED) for attractive figures and invite your correspondence. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES. Providence. R. I. FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE "J^'fl^ A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 3Duane St., New York Each 100 Clara Bedman We have the finest plants you have ever seen; large plants, SCARLET SAGE, Bonfire BEGONIA Vernon, o improved, dark red gonia Erfordl, have given grei faction to all; can stand tlie climate and the boiling sun, as the shade. Large, 4-in. pots. . Vernon White. Sin Lumlnosa 3 in., large siz, 4 in Gracilis Magnifica 3 in. 4 in Argenteo-Guttata Beauti 'ell-known, id Be- GbRANIUMS, doublescarlet. A. Rlcard and assorted, 4 Beauty of PolteTi Nutt. Best iouble white; 1 in Best double Periwinkle. Large 4 in 16 AMPELOPSIS VeitchiL 4 in 12 PALMS, Kenda Forsteriana. i}4 in. ''°f."&H.' 'e to 7 in.' 'pots', 'Mc.', 'eOc.'. 75c.. ?1.00, $1.25. 81.60. $1.75, $2.00 to 2.60 Made up of one large Kentia in cen- ter, 40 in. high, three smaller ones around 2.60 Kentia Belmoreana. 4H iu-. 25c. to .35 6H in., 60c.. 60c. to. 76 6 in., made up. 75c. to 1.00 DISH FERNS. Assorted. 2H in « COBEA Scandens 4 in. Staked up. . .08 = . FERNS, ScottU. Large Giatrasii. 6, 6H in., 35c., 40c.; 7 in.. Harrisii and Boston. 7 in DRACAENA Indivisa. 5K-in., 6-in. . . TertninaUs 3-in FICUS Elastica, or Rubber Plant. 5, 5K. 6 to 7 in., 30c., 60c. to .... CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE BUSHES. Suitable for outdoor planting. 3 ft. high. 6 in. pots HONEYSUCKLE (HaUeana) and as- sorted. 6H in CLEMATIS Paniculata. 5^ to 6 in.. 16c. _ suitable to plant out at the seashore, or where else, perfectly hardy; will b when planted out all Summer. ASPIDISTRA Just arrived from 1 gium, large plants, green foliage, s able for porches. 6 m. pots, 75c. to Variegated, also for porches. 6 pots, $1.00. $1.25 to CANNAS King Humbert, one of the be; scarlet flowers. '4 m., SKi.UU pi Bouvier, rich red; Richard Ws . „ flowers; Mad. Crozy, Pres. McKlnley, Egandale, Veni ' ' coppery folif light Vaughan, yello Cashv pink; Florence pots, S7.00 per 100. order, please. All goods Are now ready for immediate delivery SECURE YOUR ORDER NOWt SMALL PLANTS p« loo PHLOX Drummoi dwarf, 2H in VERBENAS. 2H in., mixed. HELIOTROPES. 3 in TAGETES, or Marigold Dwarf, French varieties, golden striped, double, one of the first of all Marigolds. 2H-in. pots 3.00 Large African. 3in 5.00 COSMOS. Red, white and pink. 3 plants in one pot. 2H in LOBELIA, Crystal French dwarl compe PETUNIAS, California Giant. Assorted Dark blue. PETUNIA, Rosy Mom. 2K in . . . . PETUNIAS. Double SnowbaU, THUNBERGIA, ;-eyed Susan. 2J4 SWEET ALYSSUM. Little Gem. 2Hin... CENT AUREA Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller). asters; ' Cifego! ' ' White', ' iink,' 'shell' 'pink, lavender. 2^ in AGERATUM. Blue. 4 in COLEUS VerschaffeltU, Golden Bedder, NASTURTIUMS. Dwarf, Empress of In- dia. A splendid variet:^ with dark leaves and crimson flowers. 3 in : garden or greenhouse - -- -- _. .- .__ popular blue CORN- FLOWER. The ladies, the children and the young: and old men's friend. The reason why so popular: it is a lucky plant. We never had enough before. This season we raised a limited quantity; 3 in. pots- $6.00 per 100; 2^ in. $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGON, or Antirrhinum Majus. Giant White, Giant Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant Scar- let, separate c' PARLOR, or GERMAN IVY. 2>i in . SALPIGLOSSIS. 2Min 3.UU PYRETHRUM, or Golden Feather. 2K in- 3.00 NEPHROLEPIS. 6 in. pans, Wilsoni, Smithi, 36c. each; Cordata IPOMOEA NOCTIFLORA Our Specialty as a saucer. 2J^ in. $5.00 per 100; 4 in., 812.00 per 100; B}4 in., 20c-25c. Our new crop of ARAUCARIA Excelsa Menominee last week from Ghent, Belgium. Our 25 years' reputa- beautiful plant has been kept up to date. Just . _ .. _ ^ _ .. left from 10,000 import- ed iast year, 1913. This should be sufTicient proof of the mcnt of our Araucarias. This shipment just imported is one of the best which has ever arrived. Every plant is good and sound, healthy and stronK. Take advantage NOW of the BARGAIN while It is offered to you. The plants grow into money while you sleep. If you buy now, the plants are suitable to repot. 5. 5}4. 6 in. pots. 3. 4. 5 tiers, 12. 14. 16 in. high, 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c. to $1.00. Araucaria Excelsa ftlauca, TSc. SI.OO. $1.25 $1.50. Robusta compacta. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50* GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer and Grower of Potted Plants 1012 West Ontario SI. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Boston Ferns, 2H-iDch, $3.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. S, 100, $40.00 per 1000. KENTIAS tfhitmani Compacta, "«•''"• »^' ASPARAGUS 1 i> per 100, $40. per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. ^^' "" HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, ^'/b^ " STAIGfR S MLNDWIlfR, JS Strings. t20. us Sprays. $1.( Potted PUnta < 1338 The Florists' Exchange 50,000 Bedding Plants First Class Stock AGERATUM. White and blue. 2-m 2.00 white. 2- AI.YSSUM. Double white. 2M-m 2.00 PETUNIAS, ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2>i-m • ■ • 2.00 white. 3-: ABUTILON SavltzU. 2-in yj,-.,;- ^■°° PETUNIAS, BEGONIA Lumlnosa, Vernon, Erfordl. ^ _^ „i,;te. 4. and others, 4 varieties. 2 Ji-in ........... COLEUS Verschaffeltll, Golden Bedder and 8 other Double assorted, including Double assorted, including DRACAENA Indivisa. 3-in let Glow. 2H- 5.66 SALVIA Bonfire, Zurich, Splendens, Scar- let Glow. 21^-in 2.50 6.00 DRACAENA Indivisa. 5-in 20.00 SALVIA Bonfire, Zurich, Splendens, Scar FEVERFEW. 2J.^-in 2.00 ■— "■ — ■"' " GERANIUMS. Mixed. 3-in 5.00 GERANIUMS, Mme. Salleroi. 2-in 2.00 HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 2-in 2.00 HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 3-in 5.00 GERMAN IVY. 2H-in 2..W ENGLISH IVY. 2-in 2.00 LOBELIA Kathleen Mallard. Double. VINCA variegata. 2-in S18.00 per 1000 2.( ,2^0^ a nd 4.00 2H-in SWAINSONA alba. 2-in TRADESCANTIA Cinch Plant). Green 1 tricolor. 23^-in. $10.00 and 1 VERBENA Mammoth. 4 colors. 2M-in... S18.00 per 1000 2.00 FORGET-ME-NOTS ) Transplanted DAISIES (Bellis) 75c. per 100 PANSIES ) S5.00 per 1000 BOSTON FERNS from bench. 815.00 per 100. TOMATO PLANTS in all leading varieties, transplanted. 75c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. ALSO A LARGE VARIETY OF ANNUALS: Zinnias, Marijolds, Sweet William, Calendulas, Schizanthus, etc. Cash with order, please. No C. O- D. unless one-third accompanies order. If samples are desired, please send 10c. to cover cost of forwarding. DAISIES =roR= JUNE WEDDINGS A fine lot of plants from 75c, to $1.50 MADSEN 6; CHRISTENSEN Wood Ridge. New Jersey Coming Meetings and Exhibitions American Association of l^arser; June 24-26, 191 ITew Tork. N. T, — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of forward us promptly Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. New Tork State Pair, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. New Tork and New Jersey Association Cleveland, 0., :yine a, c F. C. RIEBE, Webster, Mass. American Seed Trade Association, an- nual convention at Washington, D. C. June 23-25, 1914. Ang'lo-American Uzhlbition (in which resented) Eng., May to Oct., 1914. Crladiolus Society of Ohio, a Aug. 7 and S. Society of American Florists' . Hortlcnlturists, : &f ind 1914. ngs Boston, Ma of Plant Growers' outing (3 days), to Island, July Oyster Bay, I. I. — The society "--- ^ '-■ Bedding Plants by the Thousands That you can plant out at once to make immediate effect FUCHSIAS. 4-in., 4 va DOUBLE PETUNIAS. ' SINGLE PETUNIAS. California Brilliancy, 4-in. pots, S12.00 per 100. Onee Victoria, Verschafleltil, Golden Bedder and other fancy mixed varieties, 2H-in. pots, S3.C per 100. ANTIRRHINUM or SNAPDRAGON Michell's new giant salmon pink, 2>^-in. pot $4.00 per 100. Giant Scariet. 23^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Giant White. 2}^.in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Berne, Switzerland. — May 15 15. Great Swiss Bxhibitio Boston, Mass. — Annual con\ loston, Mass. — The exhibitions of the Massachusetts Hort. Soo. will be held on the following dates: Rhododendron show. June 6 and 7; Pasony, June 13 and 14; Rose and Strawberry exhibi- tion, June 20 and 21; Sweet Pea show. July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition, Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of products of children's gardens; Dahlia and fruit exhibition, Sept. 12 and 13; Itural iged for the following show, June 18; Dahlia show, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. Port Chester, N. Y. — Summer show of the Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort. Soc. at Port Chester Hospital, June 19 and 20. Washlngrton, D, C. — Annual convention of Amer. Seed Trade Assn., June 23-25. Worcester, Mass. — Meetings and exhi- bitions of the Worcester County Hort. Soo. will be held on the following dates: . June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13. Aug. 20. Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, OC " Nov. 5 and 6. ot 8, Chlcag'o. — Exhibition and 7.00 AGERATUM. 4-in 7.00 HELIOTROPE. 4-in 7.00 SCARLETSAGE. 4-in 6.00 HARDY rv Y. 4-ln., staked 10.00 MOON VINES, Ipomcea NocUflora Good, strong plants, staked, 4-in 10.00 ROSE BUSHES ' ' 1. pots. Baby Ram- , , o — Charta, Gruss an Teplltz, Richmond and American Beauty. $4.00 per doz. Aschmann Bros., 'rndtisfng 12 and 13 (dates subject Exhibition manager, C. , Morgan W. Johnson, 2226 Fairfax Park, 111. - Cleveland, O. — Annual conventic ;n. of Nurserymen, of FICUS Elastica (Rubber Plants). Heavy stock, 7-in. pots, 75c. each. NEPHROLEPIS Whitman!. 7-in. pots, 75c. SMALL PLANTS: Marigolds, Petunias, Ver- benas, Phlox, Dwarf Lobelia and Alyssum, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Philadelphia, Pa* t vrhere credit la dae — Mention Exchanse Palms, Ferns, Asparagus, Dracaenas, Ivies and VIncas land Forsterlana. 4, 6 and 6-in., at 25c., 36o., 50o.. 75c. and S1.(X) ea. Assorted Ferns for Dishes and ASPARAGUS Plumosus. $3.00 per 100. VINCA Varieeata. Strong, 4-in., at SIO.OO and $12.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., 2 to 3 ft., bushy stock, $10 00 per 100. DRACAENA Indivisa. Large T-in., 75c. and $1.00 each; 4-iD., small, at $10.00 per 100 HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. 24-26. 1 Cleveland, O. — Ohio Gladiolus Society, third week in August. Secy., Wilbur ' A. Christy. I Blberon, N. 3. — Elberon (N. J.) Hort. Soc. annual Chrysanthemum show, [ Nov. 3, 4 and 6. Qlen Cove, N. T. — The Nassau County Hort. Soc. will hold exhibitions as fol- lows: Rose show, June 9; Dahlia show. Oct. 6; Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 29 and 30. &len Island, ST. Y. — Annual outing of members of N. Y. F. C, July 1. Houston, Texas. — A Chrysanthemum and flower show will be held here next November under the auspices of the Texas State Florists' Association. For particulars address George M. Cosh, secretary. Itancaster, Pa, — Fall show by the H. WESTON, BELLAMY BROS J SiSI FLORISTS 319 Onondaga Ave., SYRACUSE J. Y. Give credit where credit is dae — Mention Exchange Glolre de Chatelaine, finest 100°° " CHRYSANTHE- Pacific Supreme. SI. 00 GERANIUMS, Poltevine, Ricard, Nutt, Doyle, rooted cuttings, Sl.OO per 100, 89.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 5 vars; MARGUERITES, CARNATIONS, VERBENAS, EGG PLANTS, 2M-m. pots, $1.50 per 100. PLANT LIST FREE. £. A. WALLIS @ CO., Berlin. N. J. Write them ynn roaii tbifl advt. In the Escbange The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. Ijancast' 5, 6 and County Flo Club. Nov Ensrland. — Great Summer flower at Holland House, June 30, July 1 and 2. Nat. S. P. Soc. at Royal Hort. Hall, July 16. Moscow, Russia. — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions as natives). Spring, 1915. Newport, B. I. — Newport Hort. Soc. Summer St., June 24. 25 and 26. Schedules from Wm. Gray, Bellevue ave., Newport, R. I. New Bochelle, N. T.— Autumn show of the Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort. Soc. New York, N. T. — The Pall shows of the American Institute will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept 22 to 24; Chrysan- the Special Offer on florists' Stationery Only to think of it! In this day and generation hundreds of florists have no printed envelopes, letterheads, etc. This is not to their advantage. Every florist in the land should have a complete supply of printed matter where- with to conduct his business in befitting style. We have the largest plant in New York devoted solely to horticultural printing, and we understand the wants of the Trade. The Price List herewith shows how inexpensive is the stationery necessary to give your business tone and dignity. 260 600 1000 Noteheads S^xSK Sl-50 $2.00 $2.75 BllUieads 7x5M 1-50 2 00 2.75 Statements 5 J^xSK 1 .! Envelopes 3^x6 1.: Business Cards. 4Hx2^ l.i Tags 5Mx2}| l.t Cash with order from m Goods will be forwarded by ex New York. A Day Book and a Ledger added to either of above for $1.75 additional. Please Read This Before You Order Write plainly and send "copy" for each article en paper, ruled i inSlrf'3wiI : printed on your letterheads and bili- iieads, plain or in color, to order. The quality of all the above work, at the price charged, is guaranteed to be away ahead of that used fay the majority of florists in the smaller towns. !.00 2.75 1.75 2.50 -Address all orders A.T.DelaMarePtg.&Pub.Co.i!!L Offices ! 2 to 8 Duane St., N. Y. P. O. Box 1697, New York City. Pabllshmrs "Thm Florists' Exchanim" TRACEY, Pres. P. WELCH. Sec.-Treaa. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flovi^er £xchange. Inc. WHOLBSALB FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS 611 and 613 BROADWAY, T...EPMON.MA.N^r,T ALBANY, N. Y. The Florists' Exchange 1359 I M. C. FORD I ^ == WMOLrB»AI^B fUORIST = ^ f 121 West 28th St., New York City | ^ TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE ^ S All kinds of Select Cut flowers t # IN SEASON ^ , Give credit where credit is due — Meption Excbaufie CoAAuUxoTv New York, May 26. — It was remarked in the review of the wholesale flower market last week that in this, as in other iffairs of life, history was repeating itself, and it was true of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of that 'week, but >n Saturday and Monday, instead of his- tory repeating itself and there being a fairly brisk business as there had been the week before, there was a large fall- Xi% off in sales, and today, Tuesday, ■here is an almost indescribably dull Tiarket. In scanning the price lists this iveek, the reader should bear in mind :hat the prices given are for such flow- ;rs as are actually sold, and that it is lot possible in a price list to make any srovisions for the large number of flow- In other flowers, there is some Antir- ■hinum, Pansies, Stocks and an exceed- ngly large supply of Sweet Peas, both )f the Spencer and the ordinarv ariety, which ar- small demand, and many ; go to waste. Greens, including Adia May aite sufficient md hence go to wa; md are sold for ver jres in job lots. Am. Beautv Roses md today there is ali 111. Special grade bit realize 6c. to 15c. eg t of the way to remark that for a week now, in the different aarts of the city, boys may be seen in the streets with an armful of special 4.m. Beauty Roses which they are try- ng to sell. The very warm and sunny hurried in_a great crop ______ _______:;_:__: _j?i to 13 per 100. Of course the :asional r™-'' --i — -*= *' Roses of all kinds. FbUadelpUa, opened this week in a rather deplorable state, being but a continuation of last week's conditions, which were anything but satisfactory. The amount of flow- ers arriving is enormous, and to make matters worse, a considerable quantity is very poor in quality; the Memorial Day prospects are for a full supply of all stock. The supply of Am. Beauty Roses continues heavy; they are moving slow- ly and not all are used. The market is overloaded with tea Roses, while Carnations are also overdone and only the best are selling. There are enough orchids and Valley to suit all. Peonies are daily increasing; there will be plenty of them for Saturday. The first of the outdoor Sweet Peas are in, and are a decided improvement over the de- parting greenhouse stock. Lilies are plentiful — far too plentiful. Cornflowers have arrived with a rush and sell well at good figui )f the newer or less i somewhat higher E>pice for the top grade " ' - . . lardly necessary after f ingly small, and iccumulating. Carnations are in heavier supply this fveek than last. The quality, judged by their looks when they first arrive, is all right for the season, but unfortunately they go to sleep soon. The demand is very It IE ng these flg- emand is exceed- Roses are fast nsold and eeneral range of price is |l.50 per 100. Cattleyas are abundant, ire still seen, and the s ielii, Gaskelliana and i Son Mossia all seen in an increasing supply. Gigas, top grade blooms "' ' " !0c. to 40c.; Moss these, too, are Borum Lilies are the best of these. ,, _ ____ present demand, are selling at $5 and 56 per 100, the former figure prevailing. Uly of the Valley is moving slowly; from 10c. to 25c.; umulating. Longi- large supply, and he finest of itm seen in the market. Gladio'li, both he large and small flowering varieties, ind Spanish Irises show an increasing the demand for these all, at prices, is very sluggish. Peonies ■ - ' ' thern and Mid- moderate local early varieties. These ; with any particular $3 to $6 per 100 ap- arriving from o increase in pric The hardy fern s tiing way through, only best of all flowers .rket beginning of t week shows a little activity, but no boast about. Yet and Kaiserin this week. Carnations sho k trade, in sight, rtage. •ney and White Kil- s are from $1 to $8 md is in fair supply. Aaron Ward and Sun- Bllers. Short stemmed arriving in small lots, good quality, is seen There Cattleya Mossise, Gardenias hard to : and pric legini Pric ned for very fancy fairly good demand, ;omewhat. iplentiful For Decoration Day Carnations, Roses, Lilies, Gladioli and Baby Gladioli, Peonies, Iris, Peas, etc., etc.— Everything the trade will require and a good outlet for more stock of every description Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 325-5582-5583 Out-of-town orders carefullir Bttanded to. Give credit where credit to due — Mention Exchange and Darwins Candytuft, in small lots, is ottered, and Stocks, as sample lots, are forward. Snapdragon is still somewhat a drug, although the quality is good. Yellow Marguerites are plentiful and quality unexcelled. Sweet Peas are in very heavy supply and hard to move. There are some very fine Spencers, which are at $1 - " ""• — sold i _ ferns ar( possible. There portion fo demand for beddin tid the so-called Gel R. C. IndlanapoUB. May 25. — Attaining success on Memorial Day is the princi- pal visionary feature of the flower busi- ness right now. The great volume of business attending the other holidays, this season give general cause for the feeling that Memorial Day will follow suit. There ought to be no trouble in obtaining and selling a grand lot of stock. The Peony season in particular promises to be just right. Many thousands of them will be thrown on the market and the price will be difHcult to foretell. Quotations of $6 to $8 and $10 per 100 is heard, but cannot be re- lied upon. The supply of Carnations is seemingly better than last season and prices will hardly range above |3 to $4 per 100. Canterbury Bells at 25c. per stalk; Candytuft at the same price per plant; Feverfew at 35c. to 50c. per plant; and Daisies at 25c. per bunch of 25, will be among the flowers in this locality, as they are very plentiful. Funeral work at the present the biggest end of their purchases for as a good lot of stock t nothing out of pro- third week in May, Peony crop helps daily to swell the bulk of the consignments coming m. All stock was in good supply — no short- ages reported from any quarter. The local and shipping trade was something behind the average, and a large amount of stock was sold at very low prices The present week opens auspiciously. The bright, warm weather of the past week has assured a large quantity of stock for this week's trade. The Peony crop is abundant and the Rose and Car- nation supply will be ahead of any pre- viously on this market for Memorial week. The dealers are all booking orders for shipment without restriction, knowing that stock will be plentiful. of vith the dealers if the advanced prices sent out for this week's shipping trade can be maintained during the week. There were enough American Beauty Roses to meet the demand in all grades. The price of $3 per doz. was the highest paid last week for the very i' .,__ ,.. =_ .„..„.. „_ to the This just fair rating _ _ lot of dec( on, however, and nised later on. Taft received, short In iippi My Maryland ig the bet ™lt $5 to^lJ! ,. ^ . e outlook for plants is very prorn: by the filled with an elegant lot of Hy- Feverfew, Canterbury Bells 26.— The past --PPly IS fully _. . mand that has existed up to this and it is safe to say there will be enough to meet all the demand there will be for the remainder of the week. In Killarneys and all other standard varieties there was a large supply the and a lot of the very best "y. In short stock ly sacrifices made in order to clean the stock out of the ■ ■ ■ week's trade. There W^ard. R...... will be" good. There are more Pink than WTiite Killarney on the market, but Roses are not particularly a Memorial Day favorite in point of demand; almost any other line of stock would fill the bill if the quality is good and prices reasonable. The price on Monday ranged from $2 per 100 for short to 58 for specials in most of the standard varieties. A higher price is named, in all the price lists for this week's trade. The Peony is. the big seller for Memo- rial Day, and the stock will be abun- dant. There were a good many on the market the past week and a large num- ber were sold, but like -everything else there is a lot of very poor grade stock coming in, bringing the lowest prices on record for this early in the season. A large portion of all the shipments is go- ing into cold storage every day, and shipments are coming in from all points south of Chicago in large quantities. The warm weather will hasten along 53 WEST 28th ST. Telephc JOHN V O U rsf Qnewvo^c Receiving dally, the oboloest WHOUBSAUB m Madison sq. CatiieyBS : Gardenias : Lilies : Valley : Carnations : Roses 'ltm^|Ifan^dardTaH?ti'e^'' 1360 The Florists' Exchange dne — Mention Exchange Peonies for Memorial Day Prize-WinningSpencer SWEET PEAS ROSES,LILYoftheVALLEY,CARNATIONS Lupines and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WILLIAM P. FORD Wholesale Florist iQ? West 28th Street, Ncw York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 Reciprocltj — Saw It in the Exchange MEMORIAL DAY Remember The Living As Well The Grower will find that we are fully alive to every situation Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY TelBphones, Matilson Sq. tS'SSto II bplp all aronnd If yon mention the Exchange Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTP4AN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City Tel" ne — Mention Exchange Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 150 West 28th St. New York Telephones: Madison Square 4626-46.27 GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. at Wholesale 129 West 28th Street . NEW YORK WILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street 2335 .JlSS^sWe NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Carnations, Peonies, Iris, And a'general line of Summer Flowers and Novelties not found I read tliTB atfrt. In t CUT PiuMosus Sprays $4.00 per dozen bunches 25 fronds to the bunch HENRY V. SHAW, GjiEL. Red Hook, N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange the locally grown of the week be' " storag-e and the the supply will day good stock and by the end later crops coming in 2 very large. On Mon- stocK could be bought for $6 ns were in larger supply the than any other stock, and !ry low prices. The best stock $2 pei^ he past grades that sold as 50c. per 100. The stock : week is of good quality and th Carnations are due to reach this market on Wednesday from the growers, for Thursday and Friday trade. The supply of Sweet Peas is getting $1 per 100. Easter and Valley are still in sufficient s for all occasions; the Valley is in rruits and Vegetables Under Glass By WM. TURNER Embodying the results of a life- time's experience and observation in the raising of fruits and vege- tables under glass. The author takes particular pains to describe the methods of Culture of each subject in detail. Profusely illustrated with 65 splendid half-tone illustra- tions. Size 73^x10^ Inches. 256 pages and cover. Price, Postpaid, $5.00 A.T.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co. 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York 100. There 3 ...... . Lilies on the market as there were two weeks ago, but sufficient for all demand. Orchids are only in moderate supply, with no special demand, and the prices hold up well. Gladioli are becoming more plentiful each week and are bring- ing from $4 to $8 per 100. Only one or for greenhouse grow stiU"' used, higher than it has ever been at this sea- son for these. Some shipments of the new crop dagger ferns have come in from the South, but they do not appeal to the trade like the fancy ferns and have not made any change in the ex- isting prices of this stock. A Comparison of Advertising Costs $39.! $117.' $234 00 $4250." further Moral Is the cost of a one-inch advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one^ year, 52 , issues. Total circulation, over 425,000 copies. Is the cost of a three-inch advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one year, 52 ! issues. Total circulation, over 425,000 copies Is the cost of a six-inch advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one_ year,_ 52 issues. Total circulation. . cent stamp required to address and mail 425,000 circulars, exclusive of the great addi- tional expense for envelopes and addressing same, paper, printing, etc. The advertisements in THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE are ALWAYS read. The circular generally goes into the waste basket, without being read. Build on a solid founda- tion. Invest your money with care. You are not making a mistake when you advertise in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, the dividend producer. TELEPHONES— Madison Squ J. K. ALLEN, IO6 WeST 28tli ST., NEW YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. Wholesale Commission ESTABLISHED 1887 Dealer in Cut Flo^vere Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. YOU The Florists' Exchange 1361 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-1 Main Out-of-town orders carefuliy attended to. Give us a trial. CutFlower Exchange sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL. Jr., Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT flOWER HCHANGE fLOOR, COOGAN BIDG. Open AI IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square D. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commiaslon Dealers In Cut ^Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Comznlssion Florists 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square Consignments of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Td.4591Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist newest 28t!i Street, New Yorl« City Telephone, 2515 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them yon read thlji advt. to the WHOLESALE FLORIST 5 West 26th Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschanffe Slresedlt where eiedltlB due— UentlosBieliuKe HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY .•^"V"plete list of prize donors will, as is customary, be pub- lished in the official program. The pre- linMnai-y circular in reference to this out- ing-has already been sent out to the members of the" club, and the fuller in- 1362 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWSRS and FLORISTS' SUPH^IES C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Write them yaa read this advt. In the PITTSBURGH CIT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. ie — Uentlon Bxcbimge formation in regard to it will be mailed' to members soon. A Forest Products Exposition is being held at the Grand Central Palace in this city. It opened on Thursday, May 21, and closes Saturday, May 30. The International Flower Show ■ com- mittee met on Thursday of last week at the Grand Central Palace. A fuller re- port will be found elsewhere in this issue. iCharles Schenck, of Traendly & Sdhenck, 131 W. 28th st., has been be- reaved of his father, who died on Wednes- day of last week and was buried on the following Friday. Lawrence W. Kerran, of the well known Kervan Co., 119 W. 2Sth St., re- turned on Tuesday of last week from Florida after a three months' sojourn, very largely spent at Welaka on the St. John's River. Mr. Kervan also visited St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and on his way north Washington, D. C. His wintering in Florida was enjoyable and also beneficial, as he returns to this city in improved hcaltih. In the New York World on Wednesday morning of last week there appeared an ad. inviting people to send a 2c. stamp and coupon to the "Home of Truth," and receive a box of flowers. No address was given. Evidently however, many re- sponded to the advertisement, and the stamps and coupons were delivered to the proper place, for it is reported between 1000 and 2000 boxes of these flowers were sent out in retui*n for the stamps and coupons from the flower department of Frederick Loeser & Co., Brooklyn. There is noted this week at Traendly & Schenck's, 131 W. 28th St., some un- usually fine Gladioli and Spencer Sweet Peas, also ttie usual supply of some of the finest Chatenay, Ward, Hillingdon, Mock, Stanley, Shaw, Taft, Sunburst and Killamey Roses arriving in the market. The following transaction will show better than words the general condition of the New York wholesale cut flower market ; 6500 Roses straight slips, were sold on Friday of last week at 50c. per 3 00, and 3300 Carna.tions of good quality at 33c. per 100. There ds noted this week at Wm. Kessler's, 113 W. 2Sth St., blooming boughs of Betchel's double flowering Crab. Noitlhing finer in the way of blooming boug'hs than this variety of Crab Apple is ever seen in the New York market. Some fine Hydrangeas and a large line of choice bedding plants are also to be found this week in the conservatories of this establishment. Alfred Whittley, formerly buyer for Max Schling, 22 W. 59th st^ has now entered the employment of Guttman & Raynor, Inc.. 102 W. 28th St. Herman Weiss and Clarence Slinn have now moved into tiheir new store at 112 W. 2Sth St.. Mr. Weiss occupying the wesit side of the store, and Mr. Slinn the east side, each having his own ofiice. Both Mr. Weiss and Mr. Slinn are to be oongratulaited on the change into much better loca.ted, and much more convenient quarters than those which they previously occupied. Woodrow & Marketos, the well known plantsmen and landscape ardiiteets, 37-39 W. 28th St., furnished the decorations for the Forest Exposition at the Grand Central Palace. The job was a very large one. The decorations, in which Cedar, Hemlock and HuckJeberry boughs were chiefly used, extended throughout the first and second floors. The work was execu- ted for the above named firm largely by tihe well known decorator Wm. H. Miller. Frank Sheean has joined the sales force of the new wholesale florists' firm of Monroe & Reynolds, 111 W. 28th st. ROSES=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Posifively finest in New England HLFREO E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted mm i().(i( l.0( 12.00 ■2m innn NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses— A Beauty, fancy— spl, Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant " Farleyense Antirrhinums, per bunch.. Asparagu Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. rWhite Standard J Pink Varieties i Red L Yellow and var.. Lilium Longiflorum Uly of tiie Valley Mignonette, per doz., ordinary " per doz.. fancy. . Narcissi — Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas, per doz. . *' Cypripediums Pansies, per bunch Smilax, per doz. strings Sweet Peas Tulips, single Violets, single. ■.■;!!! ;;!;;;;; ■Jnn" innr SOO 10.0{ 4.00 tc R.OC innc 2.00 to s.or u 8.0C 6.00 2.00 to s.oo 3.00 2.00 1 3-00 2.00 t 3.00 2.00 t BOSTON MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. Beaatles, Hadle; Mrs. Bnssell, EUlamey Qaeen, Sunbursts, TaftB, Cardinals, Wards. Ohoioe Carnations, Valley, CatUeyas, Vio- 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. s.^^pJ'^:*..^^ Reciprocity — Saw It In the BxiAangc New England Florist Supply Co. SPHAGNUM MOSS, - 12 bbl. bale $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, Fort Hill, 3469 BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. idTt. In the BichHnre JUST RECEIVED-NEW IMPORTATION OF Cattleyas and Dendrobiums PRICES ON APPLICATION Few more GARDENIA PLANTS from 2 i^-in. pots at $8.00 & $10.00 per 100 F. J. bOLANSKY, LYNN, MASS Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supples 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HUl 1083-25017-25552 HOLTON&HUNKaCO. Wholasal* FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPUES Minufactuiers of WIRE DEIGNS 462 MHwaukes Street, Phone— Main 874. P. O. Box— loa Writ, them yoo read this advt. In the THE McCALLDM CO. MANUFACTURERS ind IMPORTERS of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Pittsbursh, Pa. -:- Cleveland, Ohio wm help eU aroand U ] S. J. Mitchell, Houston, the Texas rep- resentative of The Exchange, was in New York this week. Mr. Mitchell leaves here on S. S. Imperator, June 6, for a long vacation. He will visit and spend considerable time in Scotland and Eng- land, later traveling the Continent. Boston Wholesale and BetaU Florists The outlook is that there will be a strenuous week for all connected with the trade. There seems to be an abun- dance of all kinds of flowers with the ex- ception of Stocks, which in most cases will be too late. There are more artificial wreaths dis- played throughout the city than ever be- fore. Not only the retail floriste but many of the department stores are sell- ing them at very low prices. Many of the retail florists are adver- tising liberally in the daily and Sunday papers, thus indicating that liberal adver- tising is a paying proposition. The committee in charge of the Con- vention Garden had a meeting on Thurs- day afternoon and inspected' the grounds and were well pleased with the progress made. The Governor of the State has agreed to appropriate money and make a large Sta.te emblem in plants in an ■appropriate place. Announcements are out for the wed- ding on June 10 of Edmund J. Welch, eldest son of P. Welch, to Miss Anna Adeline Welch, daughter of William Jo- seph Welch, at St. Patrick's Church, 'Roxbury, Mass. Almost every member of the Boston Horticultural Club took advantage of the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Thayer of South Lancaster, to visit their large estate on May 22. They were treated royally and much enjoyed the dif- ferent types of gardening. Mr. Ander- son, the superintendent, escorted the Mrs. W. J. Dana of Wellesley, died suddenly last Friday after three days', illness. The funeral was on Monday. Mr. Dana, who is particularly well known among the trade, has much sym- pathy in his bereavement. Malcolm Orr of Sagus had good suc- cess with Sweet Peas during the Winter months. After the Sweet Peas he de- voted his houses to Tomatoes, and is now beginning to market a very fine crop. Last Saturday, May 23, the directors: of the Boston Flower Exc. had a meeting and it was voted to close the market at 12 noon on Saturday during the months of July and August. The Montrose Greenhouses will have a heavy crop of nice Eoses for Memorial Day. Announcements are out for the mar- riage of Hubert Miles Canning, son d EMward J. Canning of Northampton, K: Miss Alberta Billingham, Jamaica Plains Mass., on June 3. Peirce Bros., Waltham, have a fin< supply of Roses, Candytuft and Spirffla Kameyama and iSerada, the Japanes< florists at Stoneham, have excellen' plants of Spiraea Japonica which the] are shipping now to the Boston Plowei Exc. W. 'S. Phelps of Marlboro has had ex ceptionally good success forcing hybric Larkspur, and the spikes are large an( imposing. The best retail stores in &> citv are using them efliectively. The finest Sweet Peas come froD E. K. Parr of Stoneham. He has a nio supply for Memorial Day. May 30, 1914.. The Florists' Exchange 1363 FOR JUNE WEDDINGS AND COMMENCEMENTS' The call is mostly for flowers of better quality. Quality is the most im- W ^A^ portant question at this time of the year. Kto m. Below we give you a list of some of the stock we have to offer, and in /ti! ^ each hne you can depend on us for high-grade flowers. it W BEAUTIES, the best, $3.00 per dozen; medium, $1.00-$2.00 per dozen. M ® Carefully selected stock, every one a good flower. «jg ^ KILLARNEY BRILLIANT, $4.00-$10.00 per 100. A splendid Sum- ffi ~ mer rose, much superior to the old type of KiUarney. W X WHITE AND YELLOW ROSES. A good supply of aU grades; W m prices reasonable. '^ ^ PEONIES. $5.00-$8.00 per 100. Local stock, all the best varieties. M, EASTER LILIES, $10.00 per 100. A st«ady supply all through the •^ Summer. ^ VALLEY, $3.00-$4.00 per 100. Well hardened, the kind that will ship fflro most any reasonable distance. }a\ SWEET PEAS, 75c.-$1.00 per 100. Good stock; all colors in any vv" quantity. NEW DAGGER FERNS, $1.50 per 1000. LONG GREEN LEUCOTHOES, $6.50 per 1000. ® BRONZE GALAX, $7.50 per case. 1^ w The Leo Niessen Co.$ N.W. Cor. 12fh & Race Sfs., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers prices quoted i 12.50 1 26.00 1 25.00 1 1.50 to 3.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses — A. Beauty, fancy — spl. Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Bride and Bridesmaid Killarnej r..inarney White Killarney., Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. George Shawyer. MyMarylai ' e de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft) Killarney Brilliant Adiantum, ordinary Farleyense Antirrhinums, per bunch Asparagas, Plumosus, bunches. " Sprengeri, bunches. Callas, per doz Carnations, Inf. grades, all col.. rWhi J Pinl IRed LVell. DaSodils. Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me.Nots. Galax Leaves Gardenias, per d' cintlis SaJ,. Liiium Longiflorum Lily of tlie Valley Mignonette, per doz., ordinary. " per doz., fancy . . . Narcissi — Papcrwhite Orchids, — Cattleyas, per doz... Cypripediums Pansies, perbunch Smilas, per doz. strings Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double 2.00 to 10.00 Welch Bros. Co. is exceptionally busy and shipping very large quantities of flowers all over New England. It is receiving large consignments from the growers. Thos. Roland of Nahant has a nice lot of well flowered Tausendschon Roees which are in good demand. The big greenhouses at Revere, in which be had such success with iSweet Peas, are now filled with Tomatoes. His shipment for Tuesday was one ton, put up in five pound boxes, and the fruit is most at- tractive. FOR THE JUNE GIRL $4.00 to $5.00 per 100 30.00 to 40.00 per 1000 Special Prices^ on Larger Dagger Ferns, best fronds; per 1000, 33.C Asparagus Plumosus bunched igs,50 „ Sprengeri, per bunch, 25c.-35c. Laurel Branches, per 100 lbs., 36.00. BoiTCOod Sprays, per 50 lb. c«se, J8.00; thr. case lots, per case, $7.50. Green Sheet Moss, per bag, $3.50. choice Gigas. 7.50 GARDENIAS Special 3.00 20.00 Fancy 2.00 12.50 Headquarters for Greens Natural Cycas, 36-40 inch. Galai, green and bronze, per 1000. J1.60; pB 10.000. $7.50. Green Lump Moss, per bbl. 81.50. Fadeless Green Sheet Moss, per b«g, J3.50. Sphagnum Moss (burlapped). 10-bbI. b»l. EVERYTHIN(i IN RIBBONS. lots, per SKrS3.75; 10 bale lot. per bale, $3.50. We carry one of the largest and most varied stocks in Ribbons pertaining to the flonst If you have not received one of our S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA Phiuvdelphia, 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Washinoton, 1216 H. St., N. W. New York, 117 West 28th St. Baltimore, Franklin and St. Paul Sts. ) them yon read this advt. In the Eichange Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^^j^ 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Give credit where credit is due — Mei N. F. Hudson of Natick is having re- markably good success with yellow Mar- guerites, and finds them a profitable crop. Perry Green of Quiney is still cutting quantities of Roman Anemones and pdnk Ranunculus, also very choice Ixia flow- Henry M. Robinson & Co. are much busier than ever before at Memorial Day. All the assistants have been working overtime in the evening during the greater part of the past week, and are just as busy this week. They have a liberal supply of Carnations, Roses and all other seasonable stock. We noted a fine display and arrange- ment in Galvins, Tremont St. window, of Cattleyas, Snapilragon and yellow Mar- guerites. Business has been good all the week. R. C. Philadelphia Wholesale and Retail Florista This week finds everyone pretty busy but they will be at their busiest when this paper is issued. The supply of all cut prices. The plant trade is at its height, and all the greenhouse men report all blooming stock to be in active demand, that is, what there is to be had. as most of it is foliage stock, and very little blooming material. The continued drought is anything but conducive to planting. There has been no rain here for almost three weeks, con- sequently planted out stock is showing the effects of it. Along with their other novelties, S. S. Skidelsky & Co. have secured the output of the new Winter flowering (orchid type) Sweet Pea, Rose Queen. This splendid variety was illustrated and fully dwelt upon in these columns some few weeks ago, and will undoubtedly prove a valuable acquisition. Pennock Bros, had in their window, this week, a beautiful vase of George Burton's new Rose Thora. The Leo Niessen Co. is also receiving this Rose in quantity, as the first crop of it is being cut at the Burton place. Paul Berkowitz of H. Bayersdorfer & Co. states that a heavy Memorial Day business is anticipated, judging from the ■numerous telegrams and special delivery letters his house is receiving for repeat orders. One of our prominent men of the trade in this city, who has traveled a great deal, states that one of the most lacking and noticeable features of most green- houses throughout the country is that an owner's name or a sign is seldom seen. In some instances, trying to find some of these places is like looking for a needle in a haystack ; you get off the trolley or train and after making in- quiries you are told that there are sev- eral greenhouses in the vicinity — ten chances to one you are directed to the wrong one, and all for the want of a sign ! George Christie of Clifton Heights, one of our successful Sweet Pea growers, re- cently lost his father by death, due to old age. The deceased was not engaged in the florists' business. Recently in town were John L. Rat- cliEfe, Richmond, Va. ; Lester Graham, Warren. Pa.; Will Rieder, Wilmington, N. C; Mr. Milandre of Milandre Bros., New York ; and W. F. Gude and Adolph Gude of Washington, D. C. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. an- ticipates a splendid Memorial Day trade. It is receiving a fine assortment of Peonies, besides its usual heavy line of The Hahbermehl's window this week shows a large painting of the S. S. Im- perator, in front of which are placed a life buoy and oars. A sailing list, to- gether with flowers and boxes, tells its 1364 The Florists' Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us Your Orders for Dernery In the North- L 1. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FLORISTS [ the Eschapge -when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention 72-74 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Greenhouses: MORTON GROVE, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Excbamge "The Busiest House in CJiicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE ao Bast Randolph Street CHICA.aO will help all aroand If 70a mentloa the Bxchuige own stm-.T. The big house at North Wales is now again in working order ; it is all glazed, and with the exception ■of a few finishing touches, is better than ever ; the crop of Roses in the house is again in active growth. Samuel Lilly reports that his new house is all up with the exception of the •glass. The Carnations are all oat in the field and doing well ; the boiler is also on the place, as well as a pump and en- gine for the water supply that is de- rived from three wells now on the farm. Detroit, Mich. The tables are turned, and an over- abundance of flowers works its usual mischief on the market in general. On the other hand we find tie plantsman in tlie height of his glory, being rushed from all sides to meet the demand. The F. T. D. With the beginming of tie travel- ing season it is well to call attention to tie Florists' Telegrapi Delivery, which is doing wonderful work and can be made most lucrative to those who take full ad- vantage of it. To better illustrate this point, the writer desires to mention the ifact that one firm locally had orders amounting to $45 to be delivered to per- sons who left New York on the steamer Taterland on JMay 26. The commission thereon to this firm amounts to .$9, the only labor being required are a few letters and telegrams. On the same day the body of a man -who died down East arrived here, and telegrapi orders from Eastern florists for this funeral amounted to $260. So tiere is a total of $.305 of floral work ex- cianged between Eastern and Mld^ die West florists. Could this amount of 'busin«ss be safely and accurately trans- acted without an organization, or would it be done at all? Of course such large excianges do not occur daily, yet there is not a day that ■does not bring orders by wire. How much ■of this kind of business is left undone because some ot us are shortsighted •enough not to take advantage, of tie op- T>ortunities. Frank D.an^er. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, ETC. Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers Winterson's Seed Store Rectprocity— -Saw 166 North Wabash Ave. Eicbapge Chicago Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, May 26, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. ilS^i^«c„;,-;.-.v.;::;;::;'"'-^°'- 30-inchstems •• :::: Z t^ :::: S 12 •4.00 S l:Sg to 8 00 CARNATIONS— 2.00 to 3.00 2o.inch,tcms::::::::::::: •• 4.00 to 5.00 ^^•^^r.^: •• !S?.'K'd /pink" Adlentum to 100 4.00 to 5.00 l;°oSSi«oS ?fr.HaVdy-V. .■peri"^ 4!oO to 4.50 Mrs. Aaron Ward, special . . gfa'§?o.\i?"" T'.'r 6.00 to 8.00 4.66 to Im 10.00 to 12.00 Mrs. Ciias. Russell, special Iris perdoz. ".60 to .75 ■■.25 to :50 Meilcan Ivy to .75 iEE;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 :::: wioioo Orchids— Cat'tleyiis! '.'.'.'.'.'.'.pei d'oz. 2.00 to 3.00 Mrs.TS.;Vpcci.iV.-.:;:::::::::::: 4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 1.50 Sweet Peas .50 to .75 Vallfy',' iutdoir ; .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' ." .' . '. 2.00 to 3.00 All the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO, ILL. Reciprocity — Saw It \d the Eicbangf Cold Storage Valley ALL THE YEAR AROUND H. N. BRUNS. 3042 West Madison St., Chicago Keciprocity— Saw It in the ExchaDge CHICAGO and the WEST Wholesale and Retail Florists Edwin A. Kanst, Jr., of 5329 Ellis ave., formerly assistant landscape gar- dener for the South Park^ board, was made superintendent of Lincoln Park, last Wednesday. He will take active charge of the work on June 1. Mr. Kanst for many years was employed as an .assistant landscape engineer by the South park board, where he worked under the supervision of his father. The new conservatory of Miehal Bros., 7045-47 Stony Island ave., presents a handsome appearance, now being filled with Hydrangeas and other Spring bloom- ing plants. This conservatory was used for the first time for the Easter display of this establishment. As soon as the Spring rush is over a more attractive in- terior will be put in. A fountain for gold fish in the center will be installed, and a mosaic tiling floor will take the place of the present concrete one. Busi- ness is reported to be splendid, and a fine stock of bedding plants on hand. Cook County Tlorists The regular monthly meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association was held at the Tavern on W. Washing- ton St. on Thursday evening. May 21, president Miller presiding. The commit- tee^ on transportation made a report in which they recommended the New York Central lines as the best for the asso- ciation to adopt as the official route to the Boston Convention in August. On motion it was agreed that the committee be given full power to act in completing all the details for the trip. It was sug- gested that the Minneapolis Club be in- vited to go with the association from Chicago and all other florists' clubs from the West that might be coming through this city. The committees on sports, also on the good of the club, reported and promised a more complete report on their progress at the next meeting. It was decided that at the June meeting prizes in the bowling contest would be distributed. Harry E. Philpott stated that he would come down from Winnipeg on that night to present to the winner the cup he agreed to give on a former occasion. It was agreed that a supper be provided for that night, and that all A. L RANDALL CO. i E.Randolph street Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists* Supplies Reciprocity — Saw I H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Magnolia Leave$$t.35 per box WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, B.L. Please mention the Exchange when writinif. Ferns for Dishes $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per 1000, each. BOSTON. Enrs strong. 6-in.. each 60c WHITMANI. Eitra strong. 6-in..'_each 60c Cm>...I. a a<^L#«Km Gale Ave. and Madison St.. trnest uecnslin, river forest, ill Reciprocity — Saw 1 I tbe Exchange members be notified that it would be a meeting of much importance. Harry C. Rowe had the family order for the funeral of E. J. Kelley of Dan- ville, 111. A half dozen of the best de- signers in the city worked all night on Thursday, on tie job. The casket cover of orchids. Valley, and Am. Beauty Roses was perhaps the handsomest piece. There was a large broken column, crosses, wreaths, and a number of handsome sprays of Am. Beauty Roses. Mr. Rowe went to Danville where he had charge of the arrangement of all the funeral flowers. There were other orders filled by A. Lange for sprays of Am. Beauty Roses and Lilies. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. has installed an air brush in its supply department for the painting of baskets, vases, Cycas wreaths, or any other stock that is so treated. A large amount of work can be done -with this machine daily, with the greatest of ease and speed. Peony Shotr The committee on the premium list for the Peony Show had a meeting on Thurs- day evening last, and completed work on the list. This has now to be approved by the committees from the Chicago Flo- rists' aub and the Horticultural Society of Chicago, when it will be ready for the printer. It is expected to be mailed by June 1 or probably a day or two before. C. W. Johnson of 2226 Fairfax ave., Morgan Park, 111., was appointed mana- ger of the exhibition and all enquiries should be addressed to him. L. Collins, of the Parkside Green- houses, 1441 E. 70th St., states that the Spring trade has opened up to such an extent that he can only with difficulty wait on his numerous customers. He" has three greenhouses filled with Gerani- ums— fine stock in 4in. pots, all in bloom that make an attractive showing from the street and are selling well. O. J. Freidman, .522 S. Michigan .-ive., reports a good Spring trade in wedrlings and cut flowers for other social oc- casions. Orders for funeral work come iu at all times from patrons at many distant points. Being situated in the Auditorium Annex, he receives a large portion of the best transient trade in tie city. At the present time the de- mand is reported to be for the general run of ordinary Spring flowers in prefer- ence to all stock that is available during the Winter and early Spring months. The Geo. M. Garland Co. of Des Plaines has opened an ofiice in the Ful- lerton building in St. Louis, with C. C. Shafer in cbarse. The company has many ennuiries for material from the flo- rists in that section who are considering the extension of their -glass area the coming Summer.. May 30, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1363 FOR "POT UUCK" TRY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS Write for Catalogue and DitcountM A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y., Pearson Street CAMBRIDGE. MASS. Established 1765 « «^ RED POTS That you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to o£fer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates — isn t that worth considering 7 We also have a full line of Azalea pots. Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — Ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "MOSS AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. aen'l Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 23 WEST 23rd STREET Give credit wht^re credit la due — Me Trustee John J. Sonsteby, leader of the new majority of the Board of Educa- tion, criticised certain practices that have become unrestricted in some of Chi- cago's public schools. He announces that he will introduce a resolution at the next meeting of the board forbidding teachers to direct or suggest that children should buy unnecessary articles. Among the articles objected to are packages of seeds, trees, Rose bushes. Flower seeds were on sale in many of the schools for a penny a packet. A cemetery association is said to have used the public schools to "un- load" an overstock of Rose hushes at 5c. apiece, and teachers are reported to have instructed their pupils to get seedling trees before Arbor Day. Plans for the new botanical gardens to be erected at the University of Chicago are expected to arrive in Chicago some time this week from Boston. The gardens, which will be erected on Fifty-ninth St., along the Midway, will include outdoor gardens of selected plants, two green- houses, .several buildings, and a large Palm house. Gus Swenson of Elmhurst, 111., states that he has just one house remaining of his Butterfly Sweet Peas, and these will be all gone within another week. He has a fine crop of Peonies to follow and will begin cutting the first week in June. E. E. Pieser of the Kennicott Bros. Co. states that for some reason unknown to him the Peony crop does not possess the keeping qualities of former seasons. Large stocks in cold storage have this season begun to drop their petals in an unusually short time after being placed in storage. Unless cooler weather fol- lows immediately the Peony crop will not be a money-making one. The temperature here on Sunday and Monday was about the S6 deg. mark ; on Tuesday, May 25, before ten o'clock, the 92 deg. mark was reached. This high temperature finds the cut flower market loaded with an abundance of all stock much of which cannot be held until later in the week when the rush of trade is looked for. The situation at this writing (May 26) is not encouraging to dealers, and some losses of stock have occurred already. A day may bring a change in temperature that will in a great measure relieve the situation. The store of the A. L. Randall Co. is a busy hive of industry ; buyers were there in force on Tuesday morning, and many salesmen were busy in supplying their needs. Since the cut flower depart- ment has been enlarged the large crowd of buyers are handled with much more ease each day. All lines of standard stock in cut flowers are in large supply and the variety of miscellaneous stock is the most extensive in the city. Three more greenhouses for the grow- ing of American Beauty Roses will he erected immediately by Weiss & Meyer of Maywood, HI. These houses will be 34ft. X 375ft.; the crop from them will go to the E. C. Amiing Co. Zech & Mann have just been one year in their new quarters in the large base- ment at 30 E. Randolph st. The in- crease in their trade has been in propor- tion to the increased space and capacity they now have for handling their husi- The next meeting of the Chicago Re- tail Florists' Association will be held on Monday. June 1, at Raske's Flower store on W. Washington blvd. Miss Harris of the Flower Shop of Memphis, Tenn., was in the city Monday on her way home after spending some time visiting friends in this section. The J. B. Deamud Co. has been putting Peonies in cold storage for the past few days and will have a large supply for its trade later in the week. Hoerber Bros, are now cutting some fine Killarney and Richmond Roses and will have a full supply for the week's trade. Rose planting in the greenhouses at Des Plaines will begin immediately after Memorial Day trade is over. John Schoof of Homewood was in the city Monday and states that he will have a fine crop of Peonies ready for cutting about June 1. He reports business good at his place. Fred Erne, of Erne & Klingel attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, S. Lowenthal, on Monday, May 25. Mrs. John Maher of the Atlas Floral Co. died on May 22 and was interred at Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday last. The deceased had many friends in the trade and was possibly best known as Carrie Eisemann. Before going to the Atlas Floral Co. she was connected with the store force of A. Lange for several years. She leaves a husband and a son 4 years old. A. T. Pyfer states that one of the new greenhouses at Wilmette will be finished this week and be ready for plant- ing. He states there will be more cut flower stock on the market for Memorial Day trade this week than there has been in the last two or three years The first Pond Lilies of the l\.il-»I-r«V WHILLDIN STANDARD POTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch: long Island City. N. Y STANDARD FLOWER POTS BE 2000 IJi-inch. 1500 2-mch. . . 1500 2«-inch- 500 2H-iiich 6.00 1000 3-inch 800 3}^-mch... 600 4-inch 456 4H-inch... .13.78 boui'e notice. Price per < $5.00 I 2105H-inch., 5-80 144ft-inch 3.18 ;•;::::: i,^ 1207-inch 4m '."."!!!. 4.51 I 608-inch 3.00 Our Specialty, Loii£ Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS, ... - Pottery. FORT EDWARD. N. Y. AUGUSTROLKER O SONS. 51 Barclay Street. New York City. Agents Syracuse Red Pots ?rompt Service Reliable Goods Special Discounts on large orders SYRACUSE POTKRY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. vT- PAPER POTS m- J For Growing For Shipping m^ M Sample, 1000, $1 50 W^ M FLETCHER & CO Elu:^:^ ■ AubamdaU Boston, Ma» Write for < Tree Tubs i Hoop Jardinieres Crosby Paper Pots PRICES : F. O. B. Baltimore, Md., in lots of 5000 and up : 3-in. $1.65 per 1000; 2H-in. $1.50 per 1000; 2-in. $1.35 per 1000. Prepaid by Parcel Post East of Mississippi River: 3-in. 82.30 per 1000; 2K-ln. S2.00 per 1000; 2-in. S1.70 per 1000. PaciBc Coast and Canada: 3-in. $2.60 per 1000; 2H-in. $2.20 per lOOO; 2-in. $1.85 per lOOO. Philip Crosbys Son, B.agE,1i.D. [ help all 1 mention the Excbange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this SPRIirO to nock your greenhouses. Write I Try us. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. Readers will confer a favor 1366 The Florists' Exchange NIKOTEEN 30% Str«r»a:th Prepared by THE The most effective and economical material there is forS prajang Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined it is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, $1.50. d under the Insecticide NICOTINE MFC of 1910, U. S No.M CO., St. Louis, Mo. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS i oo Cars Moui »ECT TO TH^ iSH SELL i^'WreSranlSSrfo'Bum, will Bum and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back, Mail Qjjjer jjkfegt to jUs. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO.. MOUN*ERNON. N. Y. PURE SHEEP MANURE, ground from the dung balls on the fleece ; there is some short wool in it. Sl.OO per 100 lbs., $16.00 per ton. > F. O. B. cars. Send postal for sample. . m ^ LEAF-MOLD, two-bushel bags. 75:cents. J. W. HOWARD 328 Broadway SOMERVILLE, (Winter HUl), MASS. ^^okM ECTICIi ^^^^uaranteed under tbe Insecticide ^^^ ^^" Act. 1910. Serial No. 321, Save your plants and trees. Just the thing tor greenhouse and outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider. Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes. Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used according to direc- tions our standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and Elant, Leading Seedsmen and Florists ave used it with wonderful results. Destroys lice in Poultry Houses. Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pets. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other Effectiv. ■ fail. Dilute i H Pint, 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart, 75c., H GaUon, $1.25; GaUon, $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, $9.00; 10 GaUon Can, $17.50. fruits and Vegetables Under Glass By WM. TURNER Size 7M ilOJf in., 258 pajea and cover; 85 splendid halftone illustrations: handsomely bound in cloth. Price, postpaid, $5.00. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York 0. The Market The supply is again very large. Toward the end of last week the market became so crowded that bargain prices ruled in order to move some of the accu- mulation of flowers. On Monday of this week receipts ■were heavy, and these, combined with what was left over from last week, made the prospects for the first of the week seem rather gloomy. The weather has been bright and warm, and while it was not the best for greenhouse stock still it brought the outdoor flow- ers along nicely, and we are bound to have a very heavy supply for Memorial Day. Prices will probably be rather fair from the buyers' viewpoint The Peony cut is fine and one of the largest we have ever had. -Receipts from other points, too, are very heavy. Roses are in a heaivy supply. The demand at times is very active and at other times rather slow, so that in general prices are not very high. The Am. Beauty iRose cut is good and all sizes may be had. The Carnation cut is very heavy and at the close of last week the re- ceipts crowded up in the wholesale houses. Very fine America Gladioli are coming in, and meet with an active call. Lilies are plentiful but still have a rather indifferent market. The Lily of the Val- ley and orchid supply is large. The first of outdoor Sweet Peas made (their ap- pearance this week ; the average quality is much better than it was for a time. Antirrfiinum have deteriorated greatly in quality. Double Narcissus poeticus are offered in quantity. The first of the larger Daisies have made their appear- ance. Other stock includes Iris, Corn- flower, Jessamines, Feverfew and Stocks. Business in all kinds of decorative greens is good. Smilax, while adequate as far as supply is concerned, deans up nuiekly each day. The call for new ferns is very large. Tom Windram has been cutting a fine large lot of Peonies. Messrs. Schumam and Wahlers have cleaned up nicely a fine lot of Boston and Whitmani ferns during the current Spring season. Teddy. rist care about such things. Either he stays in and makes a living, or gets out and goes to work for someone else, and that's all there is about it as far as the average florist is concerned. Memorial Day promises to be a good one and already many good orders are booked. Stocks promise to be abujidant, especially Roses and Carnations, which are the main standbys for the day. Prices on the former run from $3 to $S per 100, and Carnations are booked at $5 and $6 wholesale. Doubles at retail $1 per dozen for Roses and Carnations will be the standard price. Plenty of plants will also be available during the week. I regret to say that John Van Bochove had the misfortune to have a block of cement fall on his foot, causing a painful injury, besides making it very incon- venient for getting around just at a busy time as well. His firm is now pushing ahead with the erection of two large houses which will be planted to Roses in solid beds in a week or two. John Westveer, the foreman, also has been "under the weather" for a week or two, but I am glad to say is now out at work James Jackson, of the Central Nur- sery, is the latest florist here to invest in an auto delivery and uses a handy Ford for that purpose. Much peddling of bedding plants is being done this year, and one of the Ten Cent Stores occasionally carries on a spe- cial sale of them. I don't think either do any harm to the trade as both eater to customers hardly ever reached by the florist. S. B. THIRD EDITION — Just laiued Plant Culture SfgSt Heavily Illustrated Bx GEORGE 'W. OLIVER Propagator to tbt Bureau of Plant Industry, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. PRICE, $1.50 BY MAIL, POSTPAID half- tones which have been substituted for the older ones, and comprises other changes to bring the book right up to date. This work has now become th© standard of reference for commercial It Is a working hand-book of every- day practice for the florist and gardener, and those who Intend to grow plants In the greenhouse or gar- Kalamazoo, Midi. J Hopeful Outlook The week preceding Memorial Day is without doubt the busiest in the whole year, and this year will be no exception. ' The annual rush of the bedding plant trade is now going on, and much work has ! to be done in a short time. This line of business shows a good healthy growth from year to year, and at the same old prices established 20 years ago. Good j Geraniums out of 4in. pots are sold at $1.50 per doz. and all the smaller stock ; out of 2%in. and Sin. at 50c. and 75c. per dozen. Hanging baskets at $1.75 to $2.50, and porch boxes at 50c. and 75c. per running ft., seem to be the popular '; prices here. With clean sales _ and prompt pay there may be a margin of profit for the grower, but if much sttfck is I left it must eat mightily into the afore- ■ said profit, but then whenever did a flo- and fl ... .... .. „ _ den, as a means of obtaining a liveli- hood. Bach and every article is written In concise, simple language, and em- bodies wholly and solely the experience florists* flowers, stove and greenhouse plants, hardy herbaceous plants, annuals, shrubs, hardy and ten- der vines, and a chapter on miscellane- ous subjects In connection with the This reliable cultural book has been gotten up for use, not ornament, there- fore the price has been fixed at a figure for those for whom It Is intended than is found in much more pretentious works costing five, ten and twenty times as much money. A. T. DE LA MRE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd. OfHces, 3 to 8 Duane St.. N. Y. AdderssF.O. Box 1697, NEWTOBKCITT The Recognized Standard Insecticide W. N. Craig writes in " Florists' Review " (March 6th, 1914^: " Scale on greenhouse plants is not easy to get rid of. as doses which are sufficiently strong to kill the scale will usually disfigure the plants at the same time. I have found APHINE a first^ilass remedy for scale, and if vou will apply it according to directions you will kill and loosen the scales, al- though they will not fall oflF. as will some other '. only require the hose 1 wash off dead destroy Green, Black. White Fly, Red Spider, Thrips and Mealy Bug. $1.00 per quart, $2.50 per gallon. FUNGINE will destroy Mildew. Rust and Bench Fungi. 75c. per quart, $2.00 per gallon. VERMINE will destroy Root Maggots, Eel. Wire and Cut Worms in the soil. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. SCALINE will destroy San Jose and all Hard Scale and Red Spider on fruit and ornamental trees and bushes. $1.50 per gallon, 10 gallons $10.00, 50 gallons $37.50. NIKpTIANA— a 12 per cent. Nicotine for fumigating over small lamps or by i •, $4.50 1 t pipes. $1.50 per quart. gaUon". For Sale Seedsn APHINE MANUfACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. Agents Dupuy & Ferguson, Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Ld. JVlontrea], Que. Toronto, Ont. British Distributors British & American Fertilizing Company Liverpool, England Reciprocity — Saw it In the Eichange r-\ NWER WORRY- JUST RELY UPON CLAY'S IT IS SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGUND] PLANTLIFE used mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time destroying worms and insects in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant. piJiyTMpf liAs..been found very effective m Put up in bulk for greenhouse i in packages for retail trade Bag of 100 lbs., $3.50. Let us quote you prices i" Reciprocity— Saw 1 BIG BLOOMS Carbon Co.,Ballston Spa.,N.y. Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1367 Bind Your Florists' Exchang-e Each and every is good ei You can't keep it conveniently and ac- of The Florists' enough to keep. ceasibly unless you have a binder in which to file it weekly. We offer subscribers the most perfect binder made — the Edwards. We use it ourselves, so we know. We will send you a binder, postpaid, for One Dollar. It will hold 26 numbers of the Exchange. Its advantages over all other binders: strength, durabihty, no punching of holes required, single C9pie8 can be inserted or removed without disturbing the others. At the end of each six months we will mail you a complete index; this index gives you immediate reference to all the information which we have printed in that period. Your business is now grown so im- portant that you should be in a position to refer back to our files for any inform- ation desired. This you cannot do with- out a binder. Better send for one now. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQE Nos. 2 to 8 DUANE STREET. NEW YORK Commercial Rose Culture Under Glass and Outdoors By EBER HOLMES This book embraces the author's < growing of ivoses unaer glass and outdoors. It is written for the guidance of the commercial grower with an establishment limited in scope, and for those wishing to grow Roses with their general stock; but its contents will be found equally valuable to the beginner whose ambition points to Rose culture on a large scale, as also to the fiorist whose glass devoted to Roses akeady covers an ■ many years, i in acknowledging the receipt ol tion copy, says: " The copy ol Rose Culture,* by Eber Holmes, came to hand, for which let me thank you sincerely. It was a great surprise to me. The book is well written and to the pomt. I hope that every one who grows Roses will buy a copy of it; the contents are so plain that everybody can understand them." •* Eber Holmes* new book, ' Commercial^ Rose Culture,' is good all the way through and _._.... M,.-^ J It will be very helpful to of Rose growers."— £, G. HiU Ind. The author has covered every detail in the growing of Roses and the book is heavily illustrated. Sample pages on application. There is no more important subject to the commercial grower than that of Roses. There will be found no better guide to their successful Eber Holmes* new Price, In stronH, serviceable blndlnft, board covers, $1.50 postpaid. The Florists* Exchanite, one year, and Commercial Rose Culture, postpaid, for $2.25. A.T.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co.Ltd. Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street, NEW YORK (( LIQUID = NICO-FUME M = PAPER THRIPS, - APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING—FUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Write ttem yoj read thl» adyt. In the Bicliaiigc Kansas City, Mo. Prices Preparations for Memorial Day, which will be widely observed in Kansas City, engrossed the trade the past week. Stock, as a whole, is plentiful for the occasion, though there are some marked exceptions. Vinca, for instance, was rare, while Am. Beauty Eoses were unusually scarce and hard to secure at almost any price. The market, in anticipation of a brisk de- mand, stiffened perceptibly. Wholesale prices showed quotations on Carnations ranging from .$4 to $5 per 100, with extra select stock bringing $6; Peonies, $4 to $6; Sweet Peas, 75c. to $2; Roses, $6 to $12 ; Marguerites, 25c. to 50c. ; Gladi- oli, SIO; Spanish Iris, $5 to $S, all per 100. The Kellogg Flower «& Plant Co. is apt to secure some free advertising from work done at the country establishment of members of the Richlyn Amusement and Realty Co., at Maple Park, Mo., which operates several moving picture houses in Kansas City. The Kellogg Co. wiU provide about 2000 plants for the Sum- mer residence, which is to be snapped by a moving picture camera man as soon as the planting is completed. The moving pictures will be shown extensively, while "still" pictures are to be run in CoUier'a Weekly. Dyeing Flowers T. A. Moseley, florist, 708 Minnesota ave., has gone a little farther with experi- ments in coloring flowers than most mem- bers of the trade and believes he has achieved marked success. Mr. Moseley has studied the subject exhaustively for several years past in an endeavor to color flowers without detracting in any way from their natural beauty, and, incident- ally, without getting dye all over the clothes of the purchaser. By a method of gentle spraying, Mr. Moseley first mois- tens the flowers, later using a mild color- ing powder. The proposition of coloring flowers is not new, but Mr. Moseley be- lieves he has secured the best results noted in this section up to the present The Stuppy Floral Co. of St. Joseph, Mo., has had difficulty in providing Spring stock for customers owing to the heavy run on its facilities. The company will have a large supply of Roses for the early Fall. The W. L. Rock Flower Co. issued a special Memorial Day price list, offering special inducements on such lines as Sago palm leaves and Magnolia wreaths. Memorial Day Display One of the most attractive Memorial Day displays by Kansas City florists was that of Samuel Murray. One prominent display brought impressively to observers the fact that they owe something to those who fought and died some fifty years ago. Several rifles were stacked in military fashion, and crowned with a Magnolia wreath. The background consisted of an American flag. Flowers of all kinds were prominent, of course. Peonies being banked in the rear and Magnolia wreaths of various designs in the front. Mr. Murray also placed price cards on the wreaths, an innovation in flo- rists' circles, despite the fact that retailers in other lines of business long since realized that displays of their mods with- out price tags attached lost 50 per cent, of their effectiveness. Kansas City florists will hardly reap the harvest from high school graduations, as in the past, if members of the various classes and their friends observe resolu- tions adopted recently. Girl graduates at the Central high school will carry no more than one dozen Richmond Roses. Those at the Manual training school will be allowed only one Am. Beauty Rose, to Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULHCING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benclies. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. D,$cr,ttivt Promotes rapid, steady growth. FM^ani Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Sold by PHcia ulSo Aiilicatia NEW YORK STABLE MANURE 273 Washington St.. JERSEY CITY. N. J. CO. I rpad this advt. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.i"^2,°. TOBACCO DUST, 2c. Ib.£'^°°3 TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. t^, TOBACCO STEMS.SOc. l^^^,^ Special Prices in Tons i Carloads Lot. I. J. fRIlDMAN, ^"li'i?. I you read tills edvt. In the Bxcbance cost no more than 25c. Other schools also have decided to reduce the number and quality of flowers in order that graduates whose finances are not in a healthy condition may not be humiliated. Hugo NefE, of the W. L. Rock Flower Co., returned from a fishing trip in the northern part of the State during the past week, with marvelous stories of big catches. The famous Peony fields at Sarcoxle, Mo., are in full bloom and are attract- ing buyers and sightseers from all parts of Missouri and neighboring States. The fields contain sixty-eight acres. While the crop is short, the flowers are extremely large, owing to the fact that there are fewer buds on the stalks. W. J. Barnes will enlarge his green- houses at 38th St. and Euclid ave. in the near future. Many other city growers will begin extensions as soon as the present rush is disposed of. A big supply of Vincas was secured by the Hunfeld-O'Rear Floral Co. from some mysterious source, and a special sale con- ducted, the vines being sold at 10c. each. Competitive Bidding While weddings are scheduled in num- bers for June, there is some dissatisfac- tion in Kansas City florists' circles over the fact that many purchasers of flowers are dropping into the habit of "shopping" or, in other words, having the various florists enter competitive bids on the jobs. While buyers of flowers usually are wealthy enough to be able to afford a reasonable expenditure, this practice has been marked recently, even though it will probably never reach the proportions to which it prevails in some other trades. The leading members of the local trade have refused to bid on work when they were aware that other florists also were figuring. One florist issues a special price list of wedding flowers and allows the cus- tomer to do his own figuring as to costs. M. E. C. Scotch Soot Willi L better color that( benches before watering. The amount applied should not be excessive, as the soot is very strong and may damage some of the foliage somewhat. Apply just enough to blacken the surface of the soil in the benches, and let it go at that. Better little oftener than too much all at once. We oflEer the genuine in original cwt. Sacks, at $2.75 per 112 lbs.; $12.50 per 560 lbs. Stumpp @ Walter Co. 30-32 Barclay St., NEW YORK ue — Mention Exchange DREERS FLORIST SPECIALTIES ' w Brand New Style HOSE-'RIVERTON- fiieiidsE'foruiaaORIST K-inch, per ft..iec. Red ol 600 ft. -H He. 714 Chestnut S Philadelphia. Pa. dvt. In the Kicbapge GLASS One Box to a Carload At Loweit Prices L. SOLOMON © SON 199-201 Wooster St.. New York City G1t«> f»rpdlt wbprf' credit 1b dug — Mention Erchany GLASS in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock always on hand. Royal Glassworks "^^'rof^^'- Til EXCHANfil-Aie" "id l^-to-Date 1368 The Florists' Exchange NOTICE The following greenhouses are on street line and must be removed inside of 30 days: One 125x19-6, % span, wood rafters, iron purlins and brackets at eave and ridge, 16x24 double thick glas lines ventilators with apparatus for lifting, 8 rows 4-inch pipe with boiler. 100x18-6, same as above, except 12 rows 2-in. pipe. A one pitch, 125x8, 10x12 double glass, hand lifts for ventilators, 4 rows 4-in. pipe. The above will be sold at a LOW price. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, N. s, 2 Our Bent E^ave Greenhouse METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO PATENTED AND PENDING An Error Corrected N our advertisement of last week concerning the greenhouses, operated by C. C. Treple, on top of Bloomingdale Bros, store. New York, it was stated that Mr. Treple also ran flower stores at Gimbel OS., New York, and Abraham & Straus, Brooklyn. It seems that the Abraham & Straus store is not, and never s, operated by Mr. Treple, and we hasten to correct the error, and state that Mr. Treple does, however, operate the flower store at Frederick Loeser & Company's, Brooklyn. Tord,uiBlirnham(o. EvANS'20''' Century Arm HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TWO COURTS AND PERPETUAL INJUNCTION GRANTED AGAINST ALL INFRINGEMENTS Made for 1-inch and 1 ^-inch Write for Shafting Pipe Catalogue Quaker City Machine Co., >'<'=K'^» iron Frame, Curved Eave and Semi-Iron Greenhouses Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers Hotbed Sash, Glass, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. GREENHOUSE LUMBER 1866—1914 SPOT CLEAR HOTBED SASH PECKY CYPRESS SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, O. imitatoi nd a sample No. 024 amps send for booklet anyhc SMITH & MEMfilNWAY COMPANYj The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Rool Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. GREENHbuSE GLASS S^pri^e*?"'"" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, lU. have our prices S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write them yon read this advt. p. E. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM HIGHEST PRICED ^ CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers Write thpm yon remd t I adrt. iB tbe Bxehanc* May 30, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 369 PUMPS? THAT'S THE QUESTION ! TO BE A PUMP IS TO BE SOMETHING ! Light Durable Efficient No Valves No Gears Dimensions : 48 by 14 inclies. On skids or wiieels. Capacity : 150 gallons per minute, with enough pressure to deliver rorlrrJgation-CJrculation-Refrigeration FLORIST PUMP OUR SPECIALTY: No. 2, 2-gauge single suction. Belt- driven or direct electric motor. This pump wiLI deliver four to six streams of water or liquid manure. We want your orders, but we don't want your money — unless our pumps do your work. Catalogue and price on application. Let us figure with you on reqi ' Clarke Centrifugal Pump Company 20 WILLIAM STREET, NEWARK, N. J. Long Distance Phone, 3665 Mulberry Milwaukee, Wis, The Market The present week opened with a considerable increase in supply, and an unusually light demand for a Monday. Ordinarily, Monday is one of the most active days in the week. Everyone is making preparations for Saturday when some fine sales are expected. .Peonies are coming in heavily. There will not be so many as usual in cold storage, but there are few fears of any shortage. Ap- parently the Peony will be more freely used than ever before. The principal change in the market sit- uation is in Carnations. There were enough for all who were willing to pay the price last week, and this week the supply has so increased that prices have fallen sharply, the demand being nothing like what it was just before, or just, af- ter. Mother's Day. There has been an improved call for Daisies and Valley. The out of door Val- ley is very plentiful at present, bringing Ic. and 2c. ; it is exceptionally fine, too. Sweet Peas are not the important item they were a few weeks ago. While a few growers still pick in quantity, the gen- eral supply is much reduced, and the qual- ity of most of the stock is only medium. A large nnmber of Sweet Peas in this market are received from Watertown, Wis. Peas still sell well, as there is no other flower at present competing sharply for use in the corsage trade. Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting a fine lot of all kinds of stock. Tliis company pects to grow the new Roses Killarney Brilliant and Ophelia quite heavily. The Russell Rose is still oS crop, but is com- n more heavily right along. At the greenhouses there is a fine display of Crotons in 3iu. and 4in. pots, which are attracting the attention of the visitors. C. C. PoUworth Co. has a fine stock of Chrysanthemum plants in 2%in. pots, which are now ready for delivery. This firm grows about thirty different kinds of Chrysanthemums, and is now offering :_hoice plants for sale in as many varie- ies. Golden Chadwick is in good de- mand by the leading growers who saw it last Fall. [3. Rusch Co. reports trade very fine. It says if Memorial Day trade is anything like Mother's Day, it will be well satis- fied. Gus. spent a couple of days in Chi- cago this week on business. Nie. Zwiefel, North Milwaukee, will sail for Switzerland this week, accom- panied by Mrs. Zwiefel and daughter. He expects to be away until September or later. His business will be taken care of by L. Thorp. Currie Bros. Co. reports trade very good with lots of corsage work for dif- ferent social affairs, and on Wednesday another casket cover of pink and white Sweet Peas. It has been especially busy at the greenhouse getting out plants and orders for Saturday. James Currie has returned from his visit to In- dianapolis; while there he called upon the different florists and spoke very highly of the attractive window decorations. The Holton & Hunkel Co. has engaged Miss Irene Jens to fill the position left vacant by the death of Miss Kahn. VV. A. L. Cady, Fox Lake, Wis., and F. W. Bleise, of the Waukesha Floral Co., were visitors the past week. Indianapolis, Ind. Hartje & Elder are making much of their early Shasta Daisies. The flowers are first class in eveiT respect and bring good prices. A. Wiegand & Sons have had a number of large decorations of late. Albin Schrieber is in the midst of the planting rush which he hopes will soon be over, as he has a fine lot of plants coming on to be planted for the Fall Bertermann Bros. Co. has installed the Skinner irrigation system at its Cumber- land establishment. The great speedway races to be called in this city on Saturday, will undoubtedly have an influence on the flower business. There is mucli entertaining done, every- thing about the hotels is lively, bouquets are worn in -numbers to the speedway, and there is a general increase looked for in all lines. Harry BaJsley of Detroit, is talking "carloads of pots" to Ms friends in In- dianapolis. I. B. Auto Cultivator THE SOIL PULVERIZER AUTO IMPLEMENT CO. 712 Majestic Building INDIANAPOLIS, IND. S. Jacobs & Sons Eitablithed I87| /^A^V^ 3 Upon ^ C5TIMATC, T3C0UC5Z CvcQY Thing Optional , 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn^ N. Y. Rpciprocity — Saw I GR[[NHOUSEMAT[RIALii^t10T-BED$ASH t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Prices Ri^t A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, III. Bedprocltj — S«w It In the BxchaDse 370 The Florists' Exchange Lutton Iron Frame Houses n F you vvant construc- tion that will produce for you the best results and absolute freedom from repairs, then you had better consult with us. That is just the kind of work that has so firmly established the Lutton reputation. We won't estimate on anything I but the best. No fancy ma- terials or unnecessary or- namentations, but a good, common-sense STRUCTURE that will endure the de- structive conditions that greenhouses are subjected to. We will erect the work for you complete any- where, or we will furnish the materials only. Office and Works WILLIAM H. LUTTON CO., jersey city, n. !Lk To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO., iHciiiMn(i.i«L Reciprocity— Snw It In the Excha HOT BED The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. AT LOW PRICES 3075 South Spaalding Ave. CHICAGO sasH CLAY TILE BENCHES out— wUI laat THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hocbeds, Con- servatortes and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given GLASS Shower Sprayers Reade & McKenna IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet. Milled to any detail furnished, or will furnish details and cut materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche, ^^ fef^SiS'- PACIFIC DAST SanFrancisco,Cal. The Market Ijet during the past week if any at all. Stock perhaps is a little more plentiful, especially Peas and Gladioli, which have been coming in so strongly that the grow- ers have been forced to take quantities of them back. Business being quiet in the stores probably magnifies the quantity coming in. Local Spanish Iris are about over, but there are some good ones be- ing shipped in which supply the demand. Am. Beauty Roses are coming in with fine stems and are bringing $4 doz. Some extra fine Cattleyas, Mossise and gigas, are appearing in abundance, but there is very little demand for them. All the potted stock we have at present are a few Tau- sendschon and some late Rhododendrons. Business has been especially good in the seed line this season and all the stores handling such stock report that they have been rushed from start to finish. This year the season for them has been longer than at any time before, starting earlier. Just at present, however, their best commodity is bedding stock and they are disposing of quantities of it. A great many Pansy flats are coming in and most of tiie lead'ig florists are handling them, even making them up into artistic baskets. liOcal Trade Notes The Alameda County Floral Soci- ety held a flower show in the Chamber of Commerce at Oakland, on the 15th to 16th of this month. Everyone interested in flowers was invited to exhibit, and al- tlioiifrli the show was not a large one, it was in .-v^rv way a success. Til,, f'nlifornia Seed Co., 151 iMarket St., icports that business in the seed line this season has been excellent. The busiest time is over now and only seeds for late planting are in demand. They are show- ing in one of their windows this week a huge spineless Cactus plant, one of the original plants perfected by Luther Bur- bank. This plant is named "IMonteray," and it is tlie parent of thousands of slabs of this Cactus which in the past few years has attracted so much attention. IF YOU WANT THE BEST Producing appUanoaa GET A Pearce-built Greenhouse GEORGE PESRCE 'elephone 662-M 203 Tremont Avenue. Orange. N . GLASS "■^/? ' Greenhouse and Hot-Bed Sashes mail, and i Ty the iarge Selected Glass in Gr< pply any quan L one-day be had I stock of Specially York , and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc. 21S-217 Havemeyer St., Brookryn, N. Y. Second-Hand Pipe We are agents for the Skinner System of Irrigation. Write for Bulletins. We carry all sizes of Pipe Iron threaded and coupled ready for connection or cut to ths, suitable for heating purposes. lengt Cofu. Beams cu Tanks of all lengths. Relaying Rails* for pressure and storage. Quotation given on appUci Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307 Atlantic Ave. .Boston, Mass. ■ DON'T FORGET THE HONTSCH BOILER S;"^" Water Grate J. P. dahlVorn & CO. ■Hi^iia — PIPE — Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 14-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 The Florists' Exchange 371 Greenhouse Shading greeniiouse work with Lord Bumliara Company, in the the real thing linseed oil; it is also beneficia! glass. You will be surprised by the bril- fiancy left in the glass when the shading is removed. It is very easily applied by spray or a soft brush; I prefer the Made up in gallon cans. Colors : light green, blue and pure white. If you will give it a fair trial I am sure you will agree that it has proven its E. A. LIPPMAN. Order Now 1fcyae^^VeiV%g5.te. 4S8 W. Eric St. BUY YOUR GREENHOUSE GLASS repair or nwr work of the old reUable house ol C. S. WEBER «S8: CO. 8 Desbrosses St.. NEW YORK Seat Brands Lowest Prices WUl hel» all around if you mention tUe Exchange A Stearns' Cypress Greenhouse Better and less expensive than iron. Cypress Hot=Bed Sash. Long Sash Bars a Specialty. Ask for Circular E and prices. THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET^.^^^BOSTON^MASS. This company reports that Cactus is ;), good commodity and that in the past week they have sold oyer 3000 slabs, Podesta and Baldocchi have been show- ing some beautiful basket arrangements this week in their windows. An especial- ly attractive one was made of JMarigiddi and Aaron Wards with large bows of orange tulle. Harry C. Soelke, of t'ns firm, left for Chicago the first part of this w ppk where he intends visiting his home. i\Ii-. and Mrs. Dieterich of Monteliello and i.oi^ Angeles are visiting here this week. Jlr. Daniel JMacRorie has been sh()\A'ing thom about in his new machine. G. A. D. Flower Regions in France Th' f..llnHing t.ible shows .iie.i ,|i'M.l..,l In thi- various Tnnlon di-ti-irt of France: the crops iveragp in the Description. Acres. FI w d b lb 7,S00 Nursery Stock Strawberries 217 TaMcgr,ipcs Oliv,.s;,ndnil„.,o,-cl,;ird fruit Forcil., including Coric Oak and various 690,000 Dodd Standard Greenhouses Floral culture is most extensive at Hyeres and the neighboring towns of Carqueiranne, La Plage, Les Salines, La Londe, Bormes, and Lavandou. About 8000 persons are employed in this in- dustry, the gross annual returns of which amount to about $3,200,000, or $420 an acre. Land in this region is worth from $4.50 to $1800 per acre. Market garden- ing also yields from $2S0 to $350 per acre. Carloads of flowers, Violets, Hya- cinths, Mimosas, Roses, Carnations, and ornamental plants start from Hyeres every day during the floral season, which lasts from October to April and May. Nitrate Nitrate of soda purchases (from Chile) by the United States in the fiscal year 1(313 reached a high level— $20,718,968 against $15,431,892 in 1912. Built to admit as mucii light as good, durable construction will allow THREE TYPES: IRON FRAME SEMI-IRON FRAME WOOD CONSTRUCTION Greenhouse Heating Specialist IDEAL BOILERS IDEAL HEATING CHARLES H. DODD, JERSEY CITY, N. J. WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR'SALE Rethreaded, thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths and up, guaranteed free from splits or holes. It will pay to correspond with us ALBERT © DAVIDSON 217-23 Union Greenhouse Construction Boilers Get our catalogue before you figure Get our figures before you buy JOHN C. MONINGER CO., CHICAGO 906 BLACKHAWK STREET Everything for the Greenhouse Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE— Best Advertising Medium 1372 The Florists' Exchange i^ligiliii>^^^^^iiiU Some of the Special Features of Construction in the N. F. McCarthy House at Montrose, Mass. IT is 60 feet wide and 250 feet long. Height of ridge 23 feet 3 inches. The rafters and side posts are in one piece from the ground Hne to the top of the "l-shaped" columns at which point there is a special combination splice plate and column top fitting. You will be interested to know that the bend of the rafter at the eave is not welded, but one continuous piece, bent when at white heat. This eave needs no reinforcing plates and is neat, light, yet strong, being abso- lutely practical in every particular. The weight of the roof is supported by two " I -shaped" columns across the house. The trussing is the compression type. The sides are 8 feet. The continuous ventilating sash, directly under the eaves, is 2 feet 6 inches; below which are 3 feet of fixed glass. The sash sill is bolted to an angle iron, to which is secured our Patented Sliding Shaft Ventilating Appa- ratus. The entire run of over 230 feet of this sash is operated with perfect ease by only one gear which is placed at the extreme end. Every sash opens absolutely alike. It works on a direct push and pull prin- ciple. No lost motion. The ridge ventilating a pparatus is equipped at the hand wheel w ith a tell-tale device that shows you at a gl ance exactly how many inches the sash is open. Last Winter the big snow and blow that took so many houses down, came on this house just after it was glazed and no heal in. The weight of the snow was something terrific. The loosening of a very few lights of glass at the eaves was all the damage done. It's just another case of being able to de- pend on depending on Hitchings houses. And we go anywhere for business. NEW YORK, 1170 Broadway PHILADELPHIA, 40 South 15th Str, BOSTON, 49 Federal Street Factory : ELIZABETH. N. J. Write them you read this adri WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN auojg a j^ .AE TRADE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII. NO. 23 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JUNE 6, 1914 One Dollar per Annum HYDRANGEAS Extra Large Plants in Tubs and Barrels for Summer-Flowering We make a specialty of HYDRANGEAS, and have a very large stock of plants, which hav ecn kept backward and which are now just beginning to set buds. They are in fine shape fo lipmcnt, and will bloom from June to August. Plants are heavily budded, and are exception an supply cai 1 half-barrels, .S5.00. S7.50 i and S3.00 each. FERNS NEPHROLEPIS elegantlssima (Tarrytown Fern). Fine plants. S-in. . NEPHROLEPIS Harrlsii and Bos toniensi.s. 6-in ..-. NEPHROLEPIS HarrisH and Bostoniensis. Very large plants. 12-in . . NEPHROLEPIS magniflca and muscosa. S'A-in NEPHROLEPIS muscosa. 5-in PTERIS Wimsetti multiceps. A fine, hardy Fern. 3l4-ln SMALL FERNS tor Fern Pans. Fine assortment. 2}i-ia., $4.00 per U Winter- Flowering ROSES other Miscellaneous Steele DRACAENA Indivisa. 6-in. pots. 50c. and 75c. each. CROTONS for Summer bedding. Assorted. 4-in. pots CROTONS for Summer bedding. Assorted. 5-in. pots VINCA varlegata. Strong plants. 4-in. pots ENGLISH IVY. Strong plants. 4-in. pots CANNAS. Assorted: Pierson's Premier, Florence Vaugban, Souv. d'Ant) Crozy, MUe. Herat, New York, etc. 4-in. pots . 25.00 . 10.00 . 10.00 F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NE\A^ YORK Reciprocity— Saw It In the Exchange BUY NOW "V.'S' Grow something in your greenhouses while empty. To get in a crop of Lilies from cold storage bulbs means fifteen to seventeen weeks. Special offer in Cold Storage Lilies as long as they last : GIGANTEUMS, 7/9-inch, 300 to case, S17.00 per case. GIGANTEUMS, S 9-inch, 250 to case, S20.00 per case. . MAGNIFICUM, 8/9-inch, 200 to case, $11.00 per case. ... 3 per ccat. discount cash with orders. Do not let the other dealers tell you that our bulbs are not as good as theirs. We guarantee our bulbs. We do not pay traveling men expenses and that is the reason we are able to offer you these low prices. Try a case or two and yourself. Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases No. 1 per dozen 32.00 per 100, $16.00 Less 10 per cent. No. 2 per dozen S1.60 per 100, S12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you ' a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole ownera of patent. Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the < untry. WM. F. KASTING CO., 35?/*^!."". y: Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange GRAFTED ROSES A T planting time there is apt to be a •'* shortage. Time is limited and the source of supply must be dependable. We can supply Killarney Brilliant, Kil- larney, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Radiance in quantity. We can answer your telegram at short notice. Immediate shipments if necessary. When that shortage comes, think of A.N.PlE]\SON INC. ^^CXomwellConk^ t In the Exchange MARYLAND jjHE Geranium that wins enthusiastic admiration from everyone, both pro- fessionals and amateurs, because of its most brilliant color, an intense yet soft scarlet without any tinge of purple. The florets are semi-double, perfectly formed in every way. The trusses are magnificent in size and formation. The stems are long but rigid, holding the flowers, which are freely produced, well above the foliage. We are free to say, without fear of successful con- tradiction, that it is the finest Geranium on the market today. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100 R. VINCENT, JR. &SONSCO., QItc credit where credit 1b dne— Mention Bichapge MARYLAND SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 1594— INDEX, PAGE 1395 1374 The Florists' Exchange *************************** * , — .^— ;^_ — _ _ T Fertilizers! * 200 lbs. $4.50* 56 lbs. 3.25* 2.25$ * • * * Vesey St. * ew York ^ •••••••••••••••••********-K* Reciprocity— Saw it In the Exchange X Grennd.Bone, fine • Clay's Fertilizer, $ Nitrate of Soda, i Slug Shot, - - 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 4.00 I Wm. Elliott & Sons, ^^ Lilium Giganteum From Cold Storage Choice Selected Stock 7-9 inch Bulbs 9-10 inch Bulbs 300 to the case 200 to the case Jos. Breck & Sons, Corporation Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Agricultural Hardware 47-54 NORTH MARKEl STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Nursery and Trial Grounds conducted by Breck-Robinson Nursery, Inc., Lexington, Mass - RO LK ER IMPORTERS AZALEAS, ARAUCARIA, PALMS, MANETTI, MAPLES, PLANES, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, LILACS, ROSES, ELMS, FRUIT STOCKS, BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, RHODODENDRONS and ORNAMENTALS AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK -Mention Exchan ASPARAGUS SEED H. H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST., NEW YORK Write them you read this advt. Id the Exchange MONTBRETIAS BOUQUET PARFAIT— Vermilion with DRAP D^OR— Orange yellow. ELDORADO— Dark vellow. ETOILE DE FEU— Bright veri GERBE d'oR— Golden yellow. POTTSII— Orange and scarlet. RAYON D'OR— Ochre yeUow a Ask for price? dEEDd and BlJLBd W.CBeckert 101-103 rederal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) rrlte them yon read tlil« advt. la the Bxchanca Burnett Bros. SEEDSiVIEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE STRAWBERRY PLANTS 1 be ready July 15th. Order now. Per 100 $2.75; per 1000 $26.00 AMERICUS. The famous Fall bearer. Per 100, $8.00. Strong pot-grown plants. Ready June 20. WEEBER & DON '^^LVJ^^^T - NEW YORKCWY Gladiolus A few thousand extra fine mixed bulbs, measure 1j^ to 1}^ inches. At $5.00 per 1000— while they last. 1000 May. 1H to 2 inches at $15.00 per 1000 1000 America. 1 1^ to 2 inches at 12.00 per 1000 2000 America. 1 M to 1 M inches at 8.00 per 1000 500 Brenchleyensis. 1 3^ to 2 inches . at 1 0.00 per 1 000 2000 Brenchleyensis. 1 M to 1 3^ inches . at 5.00 per 1000 2500 Childsii Mixed. 1 M to 1 H inches . at 7.00 per 1000 200 Attraction at 20.00 per 1000 Caladium Bulbs 1500 9x11 size 1500 7x9 size at $5.00 per 100 at]12.50 per 100 30 and 32 Barclay Street, New York ■ it In the Excbapge SEEPS for the FLORIST A ^TFD^ QUEEN OF A%^ ■ tiC^ THE MARKET The best extra early variety, large, double flowers, on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Paoket, 20o., Oz. 75o. Pettier, Fiske, Rawson Co. THE SEED STORE Faneull Hall Square, BOSTON I read this adV't. In the Exchan ORDERS SOLICITED FOR FALL DELIVERY LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS The LUy Without a Peer MEYER'S "P BRAND Fonnoanms-GIGANTEUMS-M-'Monm FRENCH BULBS AZALEAS Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street, NEW YORK Write them 5 PRIMROSE XX SEED XX Improved Chineae Fringed. Finest grown. Many colors miied. 600 seeds, $1.00. half pkt. 50c.: per 1000 $1.50; colors separate also. PRIMULA Obconica. New Giants. Pkt. 60c. PRIMULA Kewensls. Sweet Yellow. 25c. PRIMULA Malacoldes. Giant Baby. 26c. GIANT PANSY. vsJetles'lJitl'cX'XTcf 6000 seeds, $1.00; H pkt. 50c., oz., $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Ferret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Cash. Uberal extra count. JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Will help all aroacd If yon mention the Exchinge CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS Strong and healthy bulbs, sizes H to 6 lbs. 25 lbs.. $2.50; 100 lbs., $8.00; 300 lbs.. $23.50; 600 lbs., $37.50; 1000 lbs., $70.00. TUBEROSE BULBS Excelsior, Double Pearl Dwarf. 4-6 in., $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS Moore*s Special Mixture. Light colors, $12.00 per 1000; all colors, $10.00 per 1000. TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS Single in separate colors, 100; S18.00 per 1000. Double in separate coIo per 100; 525.00 OU per lUUU. ;r wholesale JloTist catalogue — it'sfre The Florists' Exchange 1375 Plan Now For| Next Season R^lND remember that it costs no more for Bl labor and no more for coal to grow the best than to grow the kind that just "gets by." One of the best paying crops that a Retail Grower can put in is a bench of NELROSE The best Antirrhinum in cultivation. A beautiful shade of pink. Perpetual flowering, Sum- mer and Winter. Stem so stiff it needs no tyin^. Strong grower. Stems 3 feet. Requires no disbudding and but little feeding. A DISTINCTLY NEW TYPE Photographed January 14 1914 Winner of an A. M. from the R. H. S. A Silver Medal from the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society. A Silver Cup at the 1913 International Show in New York, and numerous First Prizes. Plant at once, or any time before August, and have flowers from October until Memorial Day. And don't forget it is one of the best Bedding Plants in existence. Dozen, $3.00; 25 for $5.00; 100 for $12.00; 1000 for $100.00 5 per cent, for cash with order We can fill your order with strong, bushy plants at once F.W. Fletcher ® Co. Auburndale, Mass. Not How Cheap But I I read this advt. ; THE SIGN THAT MADE LILY BULBS FAMOUS WHAT brain so dull but that when Mil- waukee is mentioned does not at once have thoughts of that well known brew that made Milwaukee famous — or who, when Lily Bulbs are mentioned, does not at once think of Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs. Reputations are built up through diligent, hard and persistent labor— being able to deliver some- thing better than the ordinary— or in plain, every day American words— making good. A repu- tation founded on solid basis gains popularity by being brought before the public through publicity — what better medium is there for such than advertising? In the Good Book we are taught to let oiir light shine before the world so that all may see it. Some, jealous of the suc- cess of Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs, spread all sorts of vilifications against us— but we should worry — every knock is a boost. Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs are acknowledged as the best in the world — all the large growers buy them — not for the name, you may be sure — but be- cause they are the best Lily Bulbs to be had. Get in their class— buy Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs— then you know that you can look for a successful crop. A catalog with prices on request. (^ RALPH M. WARD & CO. \^ V THE LILY HOUSE ^".7 71 Murray Street NEW YORK Write tliem yon read this advt. In the Excbang* The Florists^ Exchange Is Your Supply of Effective Cut Flowers Provided? Lily Flowers are T)ailyi Breadwinners. You make no mistake in ordering from us a weekly or fortnightly supply of the following from Cold Storage: Giganteum, 7-9 in. (100 to case) Giganteum, 7-9 in (300 to case) Giganteum, 8-9 in. (250 to case) Valley, best grade (500 to case) Valley, best grade (1000 to case) Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK $6.50 18.00 18.75 9.50 18.00 Beeonia Bulbs 100 1000 Single. Separate colors. $2.00 S18.00 Single. Mixed colors . . 1.75 15.00 Double. Separate colors 3.00 25.00 Double. Mixed colors. 2.50 20.00 Gloxinia Bulbs 100 1000 Mixed Colors S2.50 S20 00 Separate Colors 3.00 25.00 Gladiolus Prizewinner Mixture. $1.50 S12.00 Tuberoses 100 1000 Mammoth Double Pearl Sl.OO S8.00 No. 2 Double Pearl 50 3.00 Johnson Seed Co. 217 Market Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ ^eeb ®ralre ^Report ^ CHICAGO • EUROPE. ETC., ETC. PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Chas. C. Massie. Minneapolis, Min vice-president, J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. Y.; second vice-president, W. F. Therkildson, PIiila( Pa.; serectary, C. E. Kendel, assistant secretary, S. F. Willard, Jr., tjoth of Cleveland, O. Next annual convention will be held at Washington, D. C, June 23 to 25. 1914. European Notes VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE, fjersey, Chas. WakeBeld, All ■Head, Early and Late Flat Dutch, and other ^varieties at 20c. per 100, 75c. per 500, 31.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids, Boston Market and Big Boston, 20c. per 100, 75c. per 500, $1.00 •>='™°- Cash with order R. VINCfNT IR. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. Wiltti twelve hours bright sunshine per iday, and the thermometer registering 78 degrees Fahr. in the ^hade for three days at the Chelsea iShow of the B. H. S. in London have taken all the steam out oif our boilers and very little attenition has been paid to growing seeds. All the same, we cannot help worrying a little as day by day passes without any sign j of rain and the atmosphere as dry as the proverbial diip. On light dry lands this means blue | ruin tor the grower, and already itbe old I .trouble is starting afresh in France. 1 Fortunately the same importunate de- mand for the crops principally affected does not exist today, and quite a number of the idiotic commissionaires who sprung up like toadstools on a muck-heap ha^e gone under as the result of itheir folly: "Back to the vile eartlh from whence they sprung, Dnwept, unhonored and unsung." It is, therefore, .that the opportunist growers, not finding it easy or possible to do a bit of profitable roguery, may de- cide that honesty is the best policy after all. As the olimadc conditions referred to above prevail from the Dardanelles to the Bay of Biscay, all our crops are af- fected either for good or ill in (be same manner. Tour horticultural correspondents will doubtless furnish you with full reports of all that was of importance at the Chelsea exhibition, but the writer may be per- mitted to say that the seedsmen made a magnificent display and their exhibits were some of the mosit attractive features in the show. The decorative possibilities of annual flower seeds is only now be- ginning .to be realized, and for this the oots; B. Connell, 1 bW. roots. S. S. y Chine— M. J. Smith, 1500 bis. grass; L. L. Spellman, 3425 bis. PANS IBS IHllENNIIItSSIIIlUN BmaU Plants, $3.60 per 1000. By mail 60o. per 100. Seed, $1.00 pkg. of SOOO. Cub with order ED IFUUlilCC Grower of the toiBtPillSBS . D.JlNNINU}, LOCK BOX 2Si sonmoET, com. The prlcei Advertised In the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. IMPORTS, ETC.. May 25. — S. S. St. Byron— P. d. Vandergrit't & Co., i cases orchids and palm seeds. May 26— S. S. Vaderland — H. F. Darrow, 46 pgs. trees; C. T. Smith, 8S tubs trees; Lunham & 4 tubs trees; Wadley & Smythe. '■ •■ " Ware, K£!^' Hus Maltus __ i & Co., 2 Minneapoii American Seed Co., 19 sacks Turnip seed; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 238 bags seed. May 29-30-31— S. S. Pancras— Z. Worral, 1 bbl. roots; Cumbubatch, 1 bbl. roots; K. Blegahy, 1 bhl. roots; S. Thompson. 1 New York Seed Trade Large sales of green plants especially, abo of seeds, and of lawn and garden requisites in a lesser degree, were made in the seed stores of this city on the Friday before Memorial Day ; this was (perhaps the last big sales day in the seed stores this seajson, though the call for green plants and seeds for late plant- ling and miscellaneous goods still con- tinues in a smaller degree. Sweet Po- itato plants aire mow being sent out, and the late 'Celery and Strawberry plant trade is still to be reckoned with. The seed stores of ithis city iwere closed on Memorial Da.y. Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cort- landt St., Ihave taken the initiative in the early closing movement. A placaixl on the main floor oif this store near the entrance announces that the store wall be closed at 5 o'clock during June, July ajid August. We are funther informed that the hour of Sajturday closing during these months, which has been 1 o'clock, will be changed to 12 o'clock, 'tflius giv- ing the employees of this firm an oppor- tunity to reach home in time for luncheon. This early closing arrange- ment is very commendable, and without doubt will be greatly appreciated by em- ployees, and it is not at all unlikely that this custom will be followed by some or all of the other seed stores in this city. The 5 o'clock closing arrangement dur- ing the Summer months was inaugu- 'rated in 'the seed stores of Philadelphia some itwo years ago, and is said to have worited very satisfaictorily. ATtJhur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., returned on Monday of this week from a successful trip of several weeks in the Souitjh. It is expected that all of the bulbs Etnd roots which are handled at the 14tlh st. store in such large nium- hers, each in th-eir season, will be eleaured up ihis week, in order that preparations may be begun for Autumn business. An increasiing demand is noted for perennial flower seeds, and fop such greenhouse annual seeds as Primulas', Calceolarias, MigTuonette, etc. Sales of Bay trees, palms, and par- fci'cularly of bedding plants at the auc- tion rooms of the MacNiff Hort. Co., 56 Vesey St., on Tuesday of last "week were unprecedented, lasting from 11 o'clock In Seeds of Perennials for Summer Sowing OUR OWN GROWING Pentstemen Coeruleus. .$0.20 Campanula Pyramidalis White 75 Campanula Pyramidalis Blue 75 Rudbecl(ia Purpurea... 1.25 Hyacinthus Candicans. .10 $1.25 Campanula Single Mixed .25 Campanula, Double Mixed 75 Hollyliocli, Allegtieny. . .50 6.00 Larltspur, Large Flower- ing Hybrids 20 Larkspur, Chinese l«ixed 25 2.50 Lychnis Chalcedonica.. .15 Lychnis Viscaria Splen- dens 35 Sweet William Dunnetti .20 2.00 Sweet William Holburn Glory 25 2.50 All varieties Perennial Seeds. New Crop Pansy Seed in August. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester. N. Y. Write them you i All Seeds and Bulbs sold by Thorburn are always of the very highest qual- ity and true to name. ASPARAGUS TUBEROSES Plumosus Nanus Dwarf Double Pearl Extra large size $7. SO per 1000 J. M. Thorburn & Co. 53 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY 1,000 $2.00 5,000 1.75 10,000 1.65 Large, well matured, American grown """»■ 100 1000 America, pink J1.80 $16.60 Francis King, scarlet... 2.00 18.00 Auemata, white 2.00 18.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St., CHICAGO, ILL. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange j. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale field «d Garden Seeds Bstabllabed IMS. Write I Ucbt, Pratt and EUloott Street! BALTIMORE, MD. Writf them ron read this advt. in the Kixcbange GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop ot this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S.D.WOODRUff & SONS, 82 Dey Street, Nffl YORK Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Graven of Fu'l List of Flower and Garden Seeds June 6, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 377 t!he morning until 7.30 in die efveuing. On Friday tliere was a good attendance and large sales. This week this com- pany is offering an exceedingly compre- hensive line of all kinds of green plants for bedding purposes, as well as palms and Bay trees. W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d St., report a heavy day's business on the l!'"riday before Memiorial I>ay, also that the green plant trade is holding on well. Mr. lUar^hall is on a business trip among itihe Berkshires, Mass., and H. Buck, salesman for tliis firm, is also traveling in its interests, and is at present at Lake Forest, III. Seeds of quick growing annuals are re- ported to be meeting w^iith a good demand at J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay St., and sprayers, lawn sprinklers, etc., ai-e moying well. There is considerable call yet for vegetable seeds for late planting. Wm. C. Rickards, salesman for this firm, is now on the road and is booking some excellent orders for bulbs for Autumn delivery. At the Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., there is noted this week a remarkable and comprehensive window display of garden requisites, insecticides, everything needed for the lawn, aed also of poultry literature and remedies, and everything needed for the poultry house and yai-d. The wide frontage of the fine new store of this company enables it to make an exceedingly attractive window display. Inside the store, although the rush of the season's business is appar- ently over, nevertheless, the sales of green plants, seeds and miscellaneous goods are holding on well. 'Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers at., re- port that they have found this season a verjf large demand for green plants, the sales of which are holding on late, and that 'there is now a very active call for fertilizers and insecticides. They are offering Strawberry plants for June aners. They also report the booking of good orders for Strawberry plants. They will send out their Mid- summer oaitalog this week. Thomas B. Collie sailed on Ae S. S. Caledonia on Saturday last for Glasgow, where he expects to go into the seed business. Mr. Oollie has been traveler and store salesman for the well-known firm of Burnett Bros., 98 Chamibers St. for the "ast five years, and is popular with the trade. The Peony show, which every year attracts so much attention, will open at the store of Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cortlandt St., on Friday of this week, and continue during the Peony season of the next two or three weeks. In the early days of this week a window display of blooms of a large number of plants attracted much abtenjtion ; among these were noted a large variety of Ger- man Iris, a beautiful collection of Pyre- thrum blooms, and of Anemone St. Brigid, also Camassia, Alliums, etc. A fine plant of Nymphsea Daubenyana in bloom was also noted in this same win- The heavy plant sale season at Vaughan's 'Seed Store, 43, Barclay St., is now drawing to a close ; the season has been a very successful one indeed. The wliolesale and retail bulb list is now being sent out. Quick growing annual flower seeds and some vegetable seeds are still moving very well. The green plant sales at this store this season have been unprecedentedly large. Successful auction sales of beddinp' plants, palms and ferns are being held at the rooms of the Elliott Auction Co., 42 Vesey St., on Tuesday and Friday of each week, and will be continued until July. Among the callers in this city this ■week were Brie G. Sutton, of Sutton & Sons, Reading, England, and Edward Tufnail, head of flie flower seed depart- ment of the same firm. Phihdelphia Seed Trade The past week was a good one in the seed houses here, not only in the sale of seeds alone, but in the demand for flow- ering plants, which was extremely lively and was the heaviest feature of the busi- ness.^ Among the other items that are now in demand are insecticides, hose, and all garden implements, poultry supplies and fertilizers. nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn BODDINGTON'S QUALITY FLOWER SEEDS SELECTED SEEDS SUCCESSFULLY SOWN SECURE SURE, SAFE AND SERVICEABLE SATISFACTION J [T has been, is, of seed), giving special atl ment when they btoom. No expense has been spare trains of Primula, Cineraria, Cyclamen, Calceolaria, Florists' Seeds, form of flower, coloi flcwerinfi seeds (or any other varieti ' uying or fearof dIsappoJE f breeding of ourl^QuaUty ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 25 cts. for 250 seeds, 75 < s. per 100 seeds, 73 cts. for ■ 1000 seeds, S3.00 for 5000 y2 trade pkt. 60 c CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA BODDINGTON'S PERFECTION. The herbaceous Calceolaria is an easily cultivated plant. So long as frost is excluded from the plants in Winter they are perfectl-y safe, and to attempt to hasten growth at any time is a failure. July is the best month for sowing the seed. The great advance made in the habit of the strains offered is remarkable, whilst in the colors there is a marked improvement. Saved by Englaiid's most famous specialists. Mon- ster flowers of rich and varied colors, including spotted, laced, blotched and self-colored varieties. >^ pkt. 60 cts.. pkt. Sl.OO. Boddington*s Matchless CINERARIAS BODDINGTON'S MATCHLESS CINERARIA. A combination of the three most famous English strains, which we can recommend to those wishing to grow the best. Tall, 3^ trade pkt. 60 cts.. trade pkt. Sl.OO; Dwarf, K trade pkt.. 60 cts., trade pkt. Sl.OO. CINERARIA STELLATA (Star-Howering^ Cineraria). Tali^ growing 4 to 5 feet; excellent as a single specimen 1 splendid effect in corridors ' pkt. $1.00. CANDYTUFT (Iberis) h. a. BODDINGTON'S GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED. Large, pure white spiral spikes. The finest variety for growing under glass. Trade pkt MIGNONETTE h. a. BODDINGTON'S MAJESTY. The finest of all the fancy varieties ol Mignonette: an improvement on Allen's Deliance. Seed saved from select spikes under glass. Trade pltt. 60 cts., J^ oz. $1.00, oz S7.50. BODDINGTON'S POT MYOSOTIS Forget-Me-Nots are delightful subjects for flowering indoors at Christm i> time, and as they are everywhere welcome the practice of growing plants ii pots is rapidly increasing. Sown in July and potted on, the strain we ofUi produces fine, free-growing specimen plants. Trade pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower) H.A.iHft. the garden in Summer or for po' Elegant, free-flowering, hardy an culture in the greenhouse during Wi GRANDIFLORUS BODDINGTONII :Schi Boddington's Select Hybrids- santhus in cultivation, the flowers habit the pla; are better shaped and thi very bushy, and the flowers are invaluable for cutting; as a pot plant lor conservatory decoration they are unequaled. Trade ptt. 75 cts. WISETONENSIS. The colors are varied, ranging from white with yellow center to pink with brown center. Most useful as a Winter plant, and should be given a place in every greenhouse. Trade pkt. 50 cts. Boddington's Matchless Cineraria Boddington's Matchless GIANT PRIMULAS PRIMULA SINENSIS Boddington's Matchless Giant Primulas, Mixed. This selection includes ail the finest Giant Single Primulas of the plain-leaved class. Ji trade pkt. 60 cts., trade pkt. Sl.OO. Boddington's Matchless Giant Pure White. Boddington's Matchless Giant Blush White. Boddington's Matchless Giant Orange King. A delightful novelty; Boddington's Matchless Giant Rose. Boddington's Matchless Giant Scarlet. Boddington's Matchless Giant Royal Blue. ., _. .,^. _^-_._- ^« _-„ trade pkt. $1.0C $3.50. large, pure .unding a clear yello' ' ■ 30 cts., trade pkt.. habit dwarf and compact; PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA Primula obconlca gigas . Primula obconica gigantea alba. Thi gigantea lUacin gigantea rosea, gigantea grandi 71 . Beautiful I ntaimng pure ■ above, K pkt. : PRIMULA PRIMULA KEWENSIS i with bright green leaves height, producing flowers in The flowers ax " spreading limb ; Buttercup). This plai ; very fioriferous when I erect. Robust foliage with red e M pkt. 60 c xade obconica gigantea >RIMULA, NEW HYBRID QUEEN OF ROSES, A lovely new hybrid of P. obconica and P. stellata, producing shapely heads of large and beautiful, bright rose-colored flowers, remaining decorative for a long time. 1 foot. It Baby Primrose.) The light ijlac, and are borne m wnons on long stems. If grown in a greenhouse,- a be had in bloom in four months after sowing. Trade pkt. 50 cts.. 3 pkts. •RIMULA MALACOIDESALBA. The white prototype of the foregoing flower.' Trade pkt. 50 cts.. 3 pkts. for S1.25. . H pkt. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman 342 West 14th Street .......^.. -. -^w-,-...-^- w.., New York City nMnMnMnMnMDMnMnmnMnMnMnwnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn RectprocItT — Saw it In the Bxcbaztge 1378 The Florists' Exchange Gloxinias at '2 price GLOXINIAS potted now will make fine plants for late Summer and Fall sales— planted in hotbed frames, they will produce a quantity of flowers for cutting. We have just received a late shipment on consignment and offer them till sold as follows : $20.00 per 1000, $2.25 per lOO Boddingtons Quality Gloxinias Gloxinia Erecta Grandiflora This popular flowering plant is coming into greater vogue than ever, not only as a pot plant for house decoration, but also for cut flower purposes. Our strains of Gloxinias are the true erect-flowering type, grown by a specialist in Europe. Blanche dc Vera. White, rose-bordered. Defiance. Glittering crimson. EmperoT William. Blue, white border. Etoile de Feu. Carmine-red. Kaiser Frederick. Scarlet, white margin. King of tlie Reds. Dark scarlet. Madame Helene. White, with violet crown. Marquis de Peralta. White, red-bordered. Mont Blanc. Snow white. Princess Elizabetli. White, bordered blue. Queen Wilbelmina. Dark rose. Boddington's Spotted Varieties. These contam the most distinct^and remarkable colors. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, '"'N^^oTc^r nMnBnMnMnMnMnMnMnwnwnMnMnwnwnMngnMnMnMnMn SWEBT CORN STOWELL'S EVERGREEN, $0.75 per peck, $1.25 per half bushel, $2.25 per bushel ONION SEED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS $0.80 per pound SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 1.00 OHIO YELLOW GLOBE 1.00 Choice stock and good germination. Crop 1913. OTHER SPECIALTIES ARE: Tomato, Cauliflower, Onion Sets, Cabbage, Onion, Sweet Com, Egg Plant, Pepper and Celery Seed Write for Catalogue and Trade List J. AUG. DRAKE, Seetonan, Chester, N. J. From All Parts of the count] DRAGON 8ti furnish complete proof. G. S. Ramsburg, Somerswort Dear Sir:— Enclosed fim Pir,k Snapdragon. They are cermMyeooo.^^^^ HENRY BENTHIEN. M, r: <; R„m<:h„r» Johnstown, N. Y., May 6, 1914. ^- De^ ar^Wilf "you please ship to.me at once 200 plants of your Silver Pink Snapdragon? The plants that I got from you la^tJ^^lW^^etoe. ^^^^ ^^^^^ Mr r: c; RarY,QK>Clll Time Is Over Panama aHd Niagara WE HAVE THEM-. BIDWELL ® FOBES, Kinsman. Ohio BEANS, PEAS, RADISH ONION SETS ADVANCE ORDERS, 1914 FALL DELIVERY, OF JAPANESE LILY BULBS Write for Catalog to and SEEDS The Oriental Seed Co WHOLESALE 9 GROWERS 220 Clement St., SAIV PRAISCISCO.CAU. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed' DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES. YALAHA. FLA. De Graaff Bros. Ltd. Lerden, Holland Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayfiowerii^ Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Catalogaa fre» > appHeation GlTe credit wliere credit 1 FOR FALL DELIVERY GERMAN IRIS in endless varieties. LILIUMS HENRYI and TENUI- FOLIUM in endless guantities. Write us for prices. JOHmtWISCHHOS.flowerfield(l'.l.),N.Y. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed, rresH sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by ma'^ufacturer3 upon receipt of 40 cents in postage. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST. PailL, MINN. ROEMER'S^^r^Te" PANSIES The finest strain of Pansies in the world. Introducer and Grower of all the Leading Novelties. Highest Award at Mannhdm, 11)07. Cktslogue free on Application. ftrbdbrick: roemer Quedlinburg, Germany S. N. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON. MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN. CVCVMBER. TOMATO Give credit wherecredlt F. E BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM -ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE 380 The Florists' Exchange MnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn^nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMaMnMnM THE GLAD HAND Gladioli- Gladiolus-Gladioluses WHICH IS RIGHT ? The only way to find out is to plant some of our stock and if planted NOW, or even later, they will bloom when the earlier planted stock is PAST, which means HIGHER PRICES for the flowers and is good business. We offer the following varieties less 5% if cash accompanies the order: ' ^; K"' W^v'^P. -''^'^f ':'''l'' t'- ^^'-'/f .;i I: 'i'^'-.i,"^ i-^si-i- BODDINGTON'S QUALITY GLADIOLI 9 has produced a AMRRirA (OurSpeclaIty).ThisbeautifuInewGIadioIu8l AlVlIIiIVlV^n of immense size, are of the most beautiful flesh-pink color, and, as a florist Selected Bulbs, 2 to 2H inches: $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. 1st size, IH " ' Inches: $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. PEACE. The flowers are large, of good form and correctly placed on a heavy, straight spike. They are a beautiful wliite, with a pale lilac eathering on the inferior petals. " Peace " is not an early bloomer, but rather medium to late, and planted at the same time with other stock,. it is in its best con- dition when most other varieties have passed blooming. Per doz., $1.25; per 100, $9.00; per 1000, $85.00. as the now famous Prlnceps. The flowers, which a aw it said, it is "fine enough for a bride's bouquet 2 inches: $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. 2d size, IM to 1 GRAND NOVELTY ORCHID-FLOWERED GLADIOLUS MRS. FRANK PENDLETON, JR. Order early to procure Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Awarded First-CIass Certificate of Merit ijy the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society of Boston and by the American Gladiolus Society at Baltimore, 1911. Its color is the most exquisite salmon pink with a very conspicuous blood-red blotch in the throat on the lower petals. Per doz., S5.00; per 100. $40.00. S. HENDRICKSON. mottling of white and bi pink and f beautiful and irregula Doz. 100 1000 Flow the _ predominates, d spikes very large and fine $0.75 $4.75 MADAM MONNERET. Delicate rose; late bloomer , PINK AUGUSTA. Color a lovely soft pink. This riety is especialljf suitable for forcing under gh which HOLLANDIA (The Pink Brenchleyensis). Flowers well arranged on a spike which attains a height of about 4 feet. Often as many as 30 blooms of a charming pink nted yellow are open at one time. First size 2.60 20.00 shade bulbs. BRENCHLEYENSIS (True). Fiery scarlet. Top roots, XXX, 2 and 2H inches lower petals MRS. FRANCIS KING. Color of flower ~ ■ XX,lM,tol}4i ■ SHAKESPEARE. AMERICAN HYBRIDS. XX. A mixture of the choic- est varieties of Gladiolus in equal proportion; very fine AMERICAN HYBRIDS. X. Very fine mixture xed; dark shades. $1.75 $15.00 The above prices are for the Florists' Trade Only ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, ^«he;1o1.k ^r Give credit where credit Is due — Meptlon Exchange Dracaena Indivisa 2}i-inch I 3-inch Asparagus Plumosus, 234-inch - - - $3.00 Plumosus, 3-inch - - - - 6-00 Hatcheri, 3-inch - - - - 8.00 Sprengeri, 234-inch . - - - 3-00 Sprengeri, 3-inch - - - - 5.00 WETTLIN FLORAL COMPANY, Hornell, N. Y. Geraniums White, fron from 3H-;n. p our selection. pots, $2.00 per 100; r.OO per 100, or $6.00 Vinca Variegated ASPARAGUS SPREKGERI 3-in. pots, 84.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, ;.00 per 100. , . , , Cash with order S. G. BENJAMIN FISHKILL. N. Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass WM. TURNER. Price $5.00 A.. T. De Ua Mare F^rlntlng and PutsUshi ne Co., L,td. 3 to S DuKn* Str«*t, If aw York t In the Biebnnfe T^HAT subscription to P. E. -■• you have been thinldng of taking out for a brother florist. Why not send it in now. delivered OQ the spot on whieli they are to be used without inconvenience or estra cost to 'the purdhaser. -Although Judge Creighton in the Cir- cuit Court has been an active judge in Ilinois for forty-two years, the first case in which damages were sought by farmers from seed dealers because of crop failures was heard before him on May 21, in the case of George Demit vs. F. J. Jansen, a local florist. The jury that heard the evidence returned a verdict for the defendant. Cleveland Seed Trade The Great Fire Fire broke out early on Monday night, May 25, in a car belonging to- JRingling Bros.' circus, then playing here, and spread rapidly to the lumber piles- standing in the freight yards on the flats half a mile southv?est of the Public Square. Before it was checked laite Tuesday morning more than twenty acies of mills and yards were devastated and more than a mililion dollars' worth of property destroyed. The fire centered under the Central Viaduct at the point where ilt crosses the Nickel Plate rail- road tracks and a considerahle portion of it fell after burning. Traffic to and from the Schaaf road gardening section of Brooklyn over ithis route has been suspended indefinitely and the detour made necessary will cost the truckers dearly, as it wilJ add materially to -their haul to the Growers' Market on East 9th St. The Nickel Plate is also tied up for a considerable time. During the fire immense quantities of sparks floated off to the northeast, and falling, set many roofs afire even as far distamt a,s Euclid ave. and 21st St. Among this number was the building oc- cupied by Botzum Bros, at 653 Wood- land ave. When W. Tyler, the manager, opened his store on Tuesday morning, unaware that anything had occurred, he found it without a roof and everything drenched from the cellar up. The ofiice suffered least so the records and books were legible. Almost everything in stock is hopelessly ruined, but fortunately plenty of insurance -was carried so the actual casl loss will be slight. This new firm, a branch of the Akron concern by that name, has been doing a splendid husiness among -the market. gardeners and contemplates continuing in tlie present location or nearby almost without ;a 'break. The main store in Akron is said to be handling an unusual amount of bedding plants and seeds. For the .past week immense quantities of Geraniums have been disposed of. George Tilton, a son of the founder of Tilton's Seed Store, which was succeeded by Botzum Bros., is working for 'this firm now. ,. ^ ,. , For two Aveeks we have had not weather and- the frequent sbowers have made crops jump. Planting has been rushed along and all of us have been as busy as bees. Memorial Day usually finds most of 'the ornamental planting completed, and this year is no excejytion. A noticeable demand is arising for bug ipowders and liquids, chief among whiCh are hellebore, slug shot, bug death, nico- teen, fir tree oil soap, fish oil soap and tile like. Present indications are that 1914 will be a banner year for all in the trade here. Reports show tihat everybody m Painesville is extremely busy in all Imes. Storrs & Harrison Co. has _ been ex- periencing the biggest season in its his- tory, and Martin Kohankie, no sitranger to retailers of perennials, wears the happy smile of satisfaction. Ralph Huntington is now the proud owner oE a new Ford. Much initerest has been shown at Ken- del's 'Seed Store over some choice blooms of the newer varieties o€ German Irises grown by C. B. Kendel himself, and good orders have been booked_for Fall Kinds shown have included King of Iris, Lohengrin, Midnight, Ori9amme and Pare de Neuilly. Mr. Brown, of ithe Brown Bag Fi-lling Co., Fitchburg, Mass., has been a visitor. W. Erie, III.— 'Clarence Peckham, pro- prietor of the Erie greenhouses, did ex- tensive busines"; in filling orders for cut flowers and pot plants for Memorial Day. More orders were reeei'ved than could be supplied from the local greenhouses, and stock had to be secured from other near- by towns. i The Florist's Exchange 1381 ^^^^^t; ^tfji ^-' - :-:.,. %^ I Nev Chr A S Fine RO 'ys'XrJ IVORY SUPREn eedling of Ivory, pure white, can be had as large as Chryso ling two weeks ahead of Ivory. Fine, clean and strong grower shipper; 3 to 4 feet high. stock, from 2M-incb pots lor planting out: $S.OO per 100, $75.00 p MAN J. IRWIN ULNRY EICHHC New York Waynesboro, Pa AE ora, and er 1000 )LZ 1. BARGAIN PRICES FOR A FEW DAYS First-class Stock 100 1000 Early Snow 81.40 Sll.OO M. Bonnaflon 1.25 10.00 Patty 1.40 11.00 Comoleta 1.40 11.00 Paciac Supreme 1.40 11.00 M. Bailey 1.40 11.00 S. Advance 1.40 11.00 G. Glow 1.50 12.00 ' Chas. Razer 1.25 10.00 Chrysolora 1.25 10.00 Unaka 1.25 9.50 Harvard 1.40 10.00 R. Gold 1.50 12.00 M. Dean 1.40 11.50 Dolly Dimple 1.50 13.50 M. Maker 1.40 12.00 Dec. Gem 2.00 IS.OO Robert HalUday 1.40 11.00 McArthur 1.40 11.50 Pink Gem 2.50 .Chieftain 7.00 Alice Salomon 5.00 iTory^Supreme 8.00 250 at 1000 rate POMPONS ■ iSouvenird'Or 1.50 12.50 Oulnola 1.50 12.50 Lulu 1.50 12.50 M. Julia 1.35 10.00 Garza 1.40 12.50 J. Lagravere 1.50 12.50 250 at 1000 rate »This stock is perfect. I have 150,000 of these cuttings in sand and 60,000 plants in soil, one cut- .ting taken from them with breaks nicely started. Would be pleased to make you a price on these. Youjcan procure no stock better than this in the country. It is healthy, strong and well-rooted. Any variety that does not move quickly, we put >»!"hlve°!i'feVhun< STOCK Asparagus. See Classified, page 1406, Daisy, True Boston Rooted Cuttings Daisy, True Boston Daisies, Mrs! ' F." Sane GUARANTEED English Ivy. Strong 4-in . . Gardenia VeitchU. 2Ji-in. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2-ii Hydrangea Otalcsa. 2K->n Hydrangea. Best French i ties. 2}f.in Poinsettias, 2)i-in Smilai. 2>i-in Snapdragon Nelrose. --^ „ — Rooted Cuttings 5.00 Snapdragons, Silver Pink, Yel- low, Wliite, Red, 2}i-; ^ of above . Vinca Variegata. 2-in Vinca Variegata. Strong 4-in. 2.00 15.00 Cold Storage LlHum Giganteum 8/9 (250 bulbs in case). S20.00 per case. Cold Storage Liiium Rubrum, 9/11 (125 bulbs mease) $12.00 per case, joo jooo Gladiolus America. Finest bulbs S2.00 $14.00 SEEDS PANSY SEED. Finest Mixture of Home- grown Seed; ready July 15th. These Pansies are hard to beat. Trade pkt., 50c.; Vi 07. S1.50; oz., S5.00. CYCLAMEN SEED. Giant-flowering, finest strain, new seed, ready July 15; Pinli, White, Red, White with Red Eye, 75c. per 100. S6.00 per 1000 seeds. Wonder oj Wandsbeli. Best salmon. Sl.OO Ferns Roosevelt Ferns, best of the Boston type. Strong bench p[ants, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. , ^ , Whitmanl compacta, strong, bench plants, «5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Pema for Fern Dishes, fine, well estab- lished, in all varieties. 2U.-mc^, $3.00 per 100. Fern Seedlings for Jardinieres, m or out of flats, 150 clumps per OWN-ROOT 2!4 and 3-in.. clean, healthy stock, in all varieties. Prices on application. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings Chieftain (Pink like Bonnaff Wm. Turner and Brutus . . White, and Pink Chadwlck The following, S3.00 per 100, White Eaton, Early I Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood Hall, White Frick, Nonln, Chrysolora, Yellow Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Ycilow Ivory, Nagoya, Doily Dimple, Comoleta, per 1000. The following, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000; iTory, PoUy Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance, Jones (BonnafTon selected Dean, Glory Pacific, Pacific Supreme, Amorlta, McNiece 2M-io. pots ol above, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings. 100 »2.00, 1000 $17.50; 2)i, 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00. ROMAN J. IRWIN For other stock, , sified Pflga 1406-07, 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK Uncle Sam's Seed We began with rural route No. 1 last week and sent three sacks o£ Govern- ment garden seed, one to ©very Mercury subscriber. We hope it reached them in good shape, and we wish we had had more. We still have a few packages saved for local gardeners. So come in, any 'time, anybody, and take one, take two — ^as the mountaineer said : "Take dang nigh all of \tr— Carlisle (Ky.) Mercury. "Sweet Pea Studies" Under this title a bulletin las been published by the Department " of Flori- culture, Ornell University, the author being Dr. Alvin C. Beal.. A "classifica- tion"'' of garden varieties of the Sweet Pea is included. The publication runs to 5(30 pages, 122- pages of which are given over to descriptions of varieties. Trials of Sweet Peas have been carried on at Cornell under Dr. Beal, at which as many new varieties as possible' have been procured and tested both from American and English sources. The author's classification of varieties is simple, con- sisting of open form, hooded form and waved form — but he gives, however, the color classes that were decided upon at the Bi-centenarj' Celebration in London in ifm Ij^ American Carnation PRICE, $3.30 A. T. De La Mare ?tg. & Pub. Ce. 3 lo 8 Duane Street, New roi^ CHRYSANTHENUIVIS ready 1 Right after the close of i and here we an Plant 'th. WHITE Smith's Advance Alice Byron Mrs. Rager (Razer Lynnwood Hal] Naomah Wm. Turner White Bonnaffon White Dean Jennie Nonin upply you right into your beds YELLOW Comoleta Chrysolora Robt. Halliday Crocus Yellow Ivory Major Bonnaffon Dolly Dimple Our "Improved All others ; PINK Hirondelle Wells' Late Pink Dr. Enguehard Maud Dean POMPONS Savannah Baby Newberry Yellow Martha Croesus per 1000. BAUR (^ STEINKAMP ""^^^Z i^ &i.''Ft??,MP INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 'Mum Rooted Cuttings Appleton Yellow Bo White BonnaSoi Polly Rose Yellow Frost Helen Frick Papsworth "i^'fi J Wells' Late Pink lis 00 I DoUy Dimple Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings April and May delivery. »2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. 2M-iu. pots, t2.50 per 100, following varieties: Milk Shaw Patty in Gold 2000 3H-in. VINCAS, S6.00 per 100. Cash or C O. D. Yellow Bonnaffon Wm. uolden (Jlow Amorlta Unaka (Early Pink) Early Snow QuiDNicK GREENHOUSES United Statcs Cut Flower Co. QUIDNICK, R. I. riMiDA lu v (J. H. Cushing. Prop.) P. O. Anthony. R. I. tLMlKA, IN. Y. '" ■' - " '- '"- Exchange Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS 1383 The Florists' Exchange Southern States Houston, Texas Mr. Hewitt, the new manager of the Brazos Hotel Greenhouses, is making sev- eral changes, and with his new grower expects to have everything in nice shape by Fall. Mr. Hewitt has had a great deal of experience in the florists' busi- extensive improvements on his planta- tion consisting of several hundred acres, and to erect a modern range of glass in the near future. John J. Boyle of the Forestdale Nur- sery reports business very good. Mrs. Hohenlie, for eighteen years on Main St., is the baclibone of the Forestdale Nur- sery, and has been kept busy turning out Arrangements for the annual State Flower Show to be held in Houston next November, are progressing nicely. The State Committee has decided to hold the show during the last three days of the Carnival, as it is felt that this is the best time to get good results. Letters coming in every day state that florists all over the State are going to have ex- hibits. Houston Florists' Club met last Mon- day night. May 18, and several matters were taken up regarding the flower show ; also an amendment to the by-laws and constitution, that gave a broader field to the work, was adopted. L. J. T. Austin, Tex. This section has had, up to date, 21in. of rain since January 1, and at this writing it looks as if more were coming. The earth is saturated and springs of long ago that have been dry many years, are now supplying babbling brooks and rippling rills that the children have not known. Our prairies are ag'low with the maroon and yellow of the GaiUardias, bright with Coreopsis, and the many va- rieties of the Primrose, the Callarihoe and Castilleia with here and there a fine blue cluster of Salvia, farinacea and the fragrant bee blossoms of Hymenopapus. Oh, a central Texas prairie in May is a dream, a thing almost too beautiful to be real, and while it induces a love of flowers it makes them so common as to ' demoralize the public in regard to pur- chasing flowers ; but the Spring will pass and this riot of flowers will disappear, and the florist come back as a public necessity with his line of dependable staples. H. B. B. Too Mnch Rain We have been having entirely too much rain, and instead of this market being glutted with Sweet Peas as is usually the case at this time they are at a premium, the rain having literally ruined the crop. On Saturday, May 17, we had a fall of hail which ruined Mrs. Seiders outside stock but broke no glass. Austin Floral Co. lost both glass and stock. Chas. Alff, Sr., reports quite a loss of stock and some broken glass, but the greatest loss was sustained by the State as the hail hit the University greenhouse and broke about one-fourth of the glass in it. By some strange streak of luck the Hyde Park Floral Co. escaped the hail en- tirely, so suffered no loss. Hall. FoET WOETH, Texas.— It is gratifying to note the splendid progress that Is being made by the florists throughout the entire State of Texas. In many in- stances old greenhouses are being torn down and new ones are taking their places. In most instances the old houses are left standing and new ones erected nearby. The latest order placed for a new house that has been called to our attention is that of J. E. McAdam, 815 Main St., Ft. Worth. This new struc- ture is to be 27ft. by 200ft. When this building shall have been completed it will afford much added space which Mr. Mc- Adam has been in need of for some time. ROSES GRAFTED Size 100 Killarncy Brilliant . . . s-inch $35.00 Milady 3-inch 15.00 Mrs. Taft 4-inch 18.00 Lady Alice Stanley - . 4-inch is.oo Lady Hillin^don . . . . 4-inch is.oo Pink Killarney 3-inch 15.00 Pink Killarney 2^-inch 12.00 White Killarney .... 4-inch is.oo White Killarney .... 2M-inch 12.00 Kaiserin 4-inch is.oo My Maryland 4-inch is.oo Richmond 4-inch is.oo Richmond 2H-inch 12.50 1000 $300.00 125.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 125.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 100.00 OWN ROOT Size 100 1000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer - - - 3-inch is.oo $75.00 American Beauty - - - 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Lady Hillin^don - - - - 4-inch 10.00 90.00 Milady 3-inch s.oo 75.00 Richmond 3-inch 7.00 60.00 Radiance 3.inch s.oo 75.00 Taft 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Pink Killarney s-inch 7.00 60.00 White Killarney - - - - 4-inch 10.00 100.00 White Killarney . - - - 3.inch 7.00 60.00 Send for Hugh Dickson's [ist of Novelties SAMPLES SENT ON APPLICATION Charles H. Tollg MADISON. N. J. Montgomery, Ala. TeuxperatnTe, 98^ deg. £!alir. After a month of dry weather, cold nights, and hot days, when we thought we had reached the limit of human en- dumnce and we eagerly sought the weather reports (for some early relief, the mercury began rising and kept right at it until May 30, and set a record not equaled since weather records started forty years ago; 98% degrees was re- corded. Toward night a few clouds ap- peared at about 8 p.m., the pattering of a few drops assured us .that relief was in sight. Vegetation under these conditions cer- 'tadnly suffered, and the only bright things to be seen are those accessible to the hose, kept at work continuously. This condition makes it somewhat of a prob- lem for the florist in the following of his calling in this Southern country, and any of our NoTthern brethrem wlio imag- ine we have a soft snap in raising our OTvn supplies is seriously mistaken. The idea of shipping in flowers under these conditions is preposterous. Many do it, but after a few hours' exposure they present a sorry appearance. They are not sleepy buit dead. Business has kept up, and an increase of forty per cent, is reported by Rose- mont Gardens over last May, mainly, however, from funeral work. Where aa all night run was formerly a rarity it is now a common occurrence, caused alto- gether by the hasty manner of burying people, and many orders are delayed until the very last moment — a condition that I have not found to exist anywhere but here. Cairnatious are in plentiful supply, but decreasing in quality. Roses, om the contrary, are fine, strictly up t» grade except Beauty, which is medium. Antir- rhinum has become a standby, and holds its own. Sweet Peas are good, but me- dium in quality of stem. Shasta Daisies are plentiful and fine, while Easter Lilies from the open ground are good. A. T. Boddington was a recetnt visitor and expressed himself as surprised and gratified at tie showing made by the Patersons and a pleasant visit was had with his old fellow traveler of the Pitcher & Manda firm. W. C. Cook. NashTiIIe, Tenn. Too Much Dronght Two more weeks have passed without any rain at all, and already things are suffering as much from the drought as they did last year before the middle of the Summer. Cut flowers are plentiful in all varie- ties, and as the past week has seen two of the largest "Commencements" of the season, the demand has been good. We visited Mclntyre Bros.' houses last week and were especially impressed with their new Geranium Nashville. This is the Geranium that originated as a sport from Tom Thumb. It is dwarf in growth, an exceptionally free bloomer, and possesses in a high degree the feature of covering the flowerlets as they fade, so that the truss always looks fresh. It was put on the market this Spring and several thousands were sold. Most of the Carnations and Chr.vsanthemums are now in the benches and are looking well. A few of the later varieties are still to plant. Thousands of Geraniums have been struck in the sand the past ten days. The Joys have their new show win- dows completed, and the store looks like a new place. They have put in a line of Summer table decorations that are a real novelty here. They seem to be sell- ing well. The line consists of glass aquariums that are shallow and shaped like a flat bottomed fruit dish. In the middle is a holder for cut flowers, and then there are ducks, frogs, etc., to float on the edges around the flowers. M. W. B. Knozville, Tenn. The florists in tihe South, and espe- cially here in Knoxvnlle, do not look for- ward to Memorial Day for any ^reat business, and it is only at the national cemeteries that it is observed as a deco- ration day ; all other cemeteries have their decoration at other days, so as we have been having decorations for differ- ent cemeteries for the past two weeks, I do not think, taking the matter as a Whole, that the florists of the North and The Florists' Exchange 1383 SOUTHERN STATES— Continued East have us bested any, as our work is scattered over sepeo-al weeks and there- fore we have plenty of time and stock to take care of all this particular form of decorating. The Knoxvllle florists were very well pleased with the way The Exchange helped Texas boost its convention, and feel sure that when Tennessee gets_ ready to perfect a similar organizaition it will 'be helped along in the same manner. The writei- received a letter from one of tihe leading florists of Nashville this week who inclosed a clipping from the editorial page of The Exchange of May 16, (The Lesson from Texas), and un- derscored it Witt "It's bound to come." This is very encouraging to KnoxvUle florists, as we 'hiave been itrying to get up a iState organization for some time, or ever since the society was formed. A. J. McNUTT, Sec'y-Treas. Knoxville Florists' Society. New Orleans, La. Henry Kehm has already cut Aster blooms, and he has a stock numbering 2000, which will soon be opening. His Asparagus is doing flnely. There is such a demand for it that be is forced to cut it before it is matured. He has tried his hand at raising Coffee, Peanuts and a new variety of fern, each of which seems to be doing pretty well. Mrs. Gruas has been kept busy with weddings and graduations. Roses, Peonies, and Valley are the most favored flowers for the June weddings. Daisies, artistically arranged with ferns, are being used a great deal for graduation bouquets. On Wednesday we were visited by a heavy rain. If it had not come the crops would have perished from drought. On April 1, a large Cypress tree was planted in Lafayette square, and a cur- rent of electricity was made to pass up and down the trunk, to cause the sap to flow. Much to the surprise of those who planted it the tree grew and is making rapid progress. M. B. Dixiegrams South Carolina, in fact the South gen- erally, has been in the grip of a severe drought for about six weeks, during which time the sun has shone brightly and drying winds further aided in dam- aging young crops of all kinds. Many seeds lay in the ground for weeks with- out enough moisture to germinate them. On May 29 portions of the Piedmont section of this State were visited by a good rainstorm accompanied by bail, but the latter was not in sufficient quantity or size to do any damage. Many sections of the State have not had rain for eight weeks and all plant life is suffering ac- cordingly. The schools and colleges have been holding commencement exercises during the last fortnight with Sweet Peas in bunches, loosely arranged as the most popular flower. These flowers are grown in quantity, a good many out of doors, by the florists of the State, and usually come at an opportune time for the above men- tioned exercises. The Carnation and Rose crops under glass have been short- ened and somewhat damaged by the in- tense heat The eleven local demonstrators, work- ing under the direction of the writer, among ^the mill villages, deserve great credit for a large quantity of flower and vegetable plants grown by each. In the neighborhood of 35,000 plants have been raised and distributed among the cotton mill operatives. The grade of plant com- monly grown or offered for sale by the ordinary layman in plant culture is very poor, and those being given out at the mills are a revelation. A number of the rural club girls have called on the mill viMage demonstrators for plants ; this is significant. Gardenias are now at their best. On Salturday the writer saw immense speci- men plants and hedges of them near Augusta, Ga., profusely laden with their fragrant blossoms. So abundant were the flowers that the stands arranged for speakers at school closing exercises were most liberally decorated and festooned. The Oleander is also at its best. J. L. C. THE EXCHMSE— MMv(rasi«IIMhi ROSES SUPERB STOCK OF American Beauty Absolutely free from black-spot and in full growth 2i;^-inch, 14.00 per 100, 140.00 per 1000 3-inch, J6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 My Maryland Strong, Grafted Stock, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 Strong, Own-root Stock, 2K-in., $4.00 per 100, $3.5.00 per 1000 Mrs. Aaron Ward STRONG, OWN-ROOT STOCK 2H-inch, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 Pompon Chrysanthemums Best Commercial Sorts, in free growing condition, just right for benching $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000 Commercial Cut Flower Sorts Alice Salomon. Grand early white. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Arlette Dubois. The free-growing Virginia Poehlmann. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Golden Salomon. The best early yellow. $20.00 per 100. Chieftain. The finest commercial pink to date. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Wm. Turner. The king of all whites — for any purpose. $4.00 per 100, 135.00 per 1000. Mrs. Buckingham. Grand single pink. $10.00 per 100. THE STANDARD VARIETIES, listed at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In ideal condition for benching. LET US FIGURE ON YOUR PLANTING LIST The E. G. HILL CO. Richmond - Indiana Write them you read this advt. In the Eichange Deer Park, Ala. L. H. Read of L. H. Read & Co., flo- rists and nurserymen here, has been ap- pointed Postmaster of Deer Parli, Ala. Drought has done much damage in the Deer Park section of Alabama. The dry spell was brolven by moderate showers on the 27th ult, but being immediately fol- lowed by exceedingly hot weather, it soon became nearly as dry as before. LoiBsville, Ky. Memorial Day gave the florists a good deal of business, as the holiday was gen- erally observed here. iSome patriotic or- ganizations inlterested in the celebration of the holiday itook their hats in their hands, figuratively, of course, and so- licited the fiorisits for free conitri'butiona of flowens. iSome of the retailers gave up for the cause, thougti it appeared small that people were not willing to pay for maiterials to be used in deco- rating the soldiers' graves. There is a good deal of outdoor stuff at this season oi the year in LouisivaiHe, and that holds down the amount of goods purchased from the florists; but, as stated, the holiday produced a very fair amount of ibusiness, and helped to round out what had been a very small week, due to un- seasonably hot weather and the absence of social affaSrs of importance. W. O. Bradley, senior United States Senaltor from Kenitucky, died in Wash- ington last week, and his funeral in :Frankfort, Ky., was an occasion of more than ordinary note. The obsequies were attended by hundreds of distinguished people, and the floral offerings^ were nu- merous and handsome. LouiisvUle fl'ower dealers got a full share of the business, as Senator Bradley lived in Louisville, and had many personal and political friends here. He was a former Gfovemor of Kentucky. Advertising .Tune weddings are now on the schedule, a number of important nuprtials liaving been held during the past week. Louisville florists have waked up to the desirability of advertising and impressing the character of their service on the pub- lic, and several full page newspaper ads, in which space has been taken by a num- ber of flower concerns, have appeared, while a great many of the florists are also using direct publiciity as a means of getting results. The William Walker lOo. got out a particularly handsome folder, in colors, showing "A Beautiful Wedding," and calling attention to the importance of the decorative features of the event. Mrs. C B. Thompson reported that her out-of-town agents had been sending in a good many orders lately, the rural Communities itaking care of a good deal more business than heretofore. Mrs. Thompson furnished the decorations for a private car which brought a New York man to Louisville. He gave a dinner on the car to a number of friends. He was here on h,is way to the mo*or races at ■the Indianapolis Speedway. John Mc- Michael, of the Thwnpsou emporium, who has been ill, is back at work. Mrs. M. D. Eeimers has been showing some unusually handsome Sweet Peas, both pink and white. The William Walker store was one of the few which made any special effort in the direction of window displays for Saturday. An American flag furnished the backgroimd, baskets of Lilies, and a Magnolia wreath, tied with red, white and blue ribbons, appearing in the fore- ground. Florists report thalt ferns have been scarce and high, but that new stock is now coming on that is an improvement in quality and lower in price. The new store of F. Walker & Ck>., on Chestnut St., east of the Masonic Temple, is now under construcltion, and will giive the concern exceedingly roomy and hand- some quarters. It is reported that sev- eral florists have been after the old store of F. Walker & Co., but thus far no one has actually leased these quarters, which are on FouHth St., between Chest- nut and Broadway. Local growers are now furnishing some fine Sweet Peas and Snapdragon, though the florists are still getting their Peonies and Carnations from Chicago Wholesalers. . , . , Fred Haupt has had a good deal of funeral work, and was also kept busy on Memorial Day. Carl Castle, who has been with the Haupt shop, is now con- nected with the Ten Broek Tyre Co., a 1384 The Florists' Exchange Rose Novelties OLD GOLD. An improved Fire Flame. 12 petals; semi-double; moat glorious color of any Rose grown. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. MRS. FRED. K. VANDERBILT. Deep orange red. A distinct Rose, not only an aristocrat, but a beauty. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. KILLARNEY NELMORE. The only double pink with a clean outside petal, shading to Killamey Queen in the center. $9.00 per doz. JONKHEER J. L. MOCK. The new La France; produced more money for us than any Rose on the place. 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. SUNBURST. Own Root. $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. The 42-petaI Richmond. A Rose having enough petals to make it a twelve months' Rose. AMERICAN BEAUTY. 2M-m. pots. CASH WITH ORDER MYERS (^ SAMTMAN RANDA1.L CO., Western Agents CHICAGO. ILL. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. The Queen of Flowcrs-The ROSE MY MARYLAND. Own root, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLAR- NEY, RICHMOND, RADIANCE and KAISERIN. Own root, $7.00 per 100; MILADY and SUNBDRST. Own root, $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. MRS. GEORGE SHAWYER. Own root, 810.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000; „„„,^^, „„„ „^, „ „„ „„ ^„„- grafted, $17.00 per 100; $150.00 per j $60.00 per 1000; grafted,' $12.00 per 100; 1000. 1 $100.00 per 1000. Plants ready for shipping at ones. VERBENA PLANTS FOR.SALE J. L. DILLON, .-. Bloomsbnrg, Pa. GRAFTED ROSES $12.00 per 100. Killarney, White Killarney, Taft, Killarney Queen, Richmond. EDWARD J. TAYLOR, - GREEN'S FARMS, CONN. ROSES ;.oo My Maryland, 3-inch. . . . Kalserin, 3-inch 7 SCOTTII FERNS. 2M-inch, $5. CAMPBELL BROS ENGLISH IVY THREE PLANTS PER POT 100 3-inch $8.00 4-inch 12.00 FUNKIAS, 6-inch 20.00 per 100; 4^inch, $20.00 per 100 PENLLYN, PA. I read this advt. In the Exchange hL ROSES 4i For Quick Results From Late Planting Bordeaux, Chromatella (Cloth of Gold), GreviUe (Seven Sisters), Mary Washing- ton. Prairie Queen, Reine Marie Hen- riette, Solfatare, Sweetheart, $7.00 per 100. Blumenschmidt, Bessie Brown, Etoile de Lyon, Graf Zeppelin, Jubilee, Maman Cochet, Marie van Houtte, Phila. Or. Rambler, Souv. de la Malmaison, Souv. de Pierre Notting, Souv. de Pies. Garnot, White Dorothy Perkins, White Maman Cochet, $S.00 per 100. Milady, Mai-eclial Niel, White Killax- nev, $15.00 per 100. 75 other excellent sorts in lots of 25 to 100 i-inch. Strong, hralthy stock. 100 1000 Pink and White KlUamey $4.00 $36.00 Chatenay 3 60 30 00 United States Cut flower Co ELMIRA, N. Y. Surplus Roses offer the following 250 Milady. SJ^-in ".^Z J50 M*?" "aft Ig-hf.-. . .T."."": : : ::::::: i:™ 200 Kiiserin Aug! Vic? S^inV. V.V. iSi£SIJwi^^;-3-in;::;::; 150 Cecil Brunner. 3-in 6.00 .■;:.•.•.•; IZ 6.00 Valentin Burgevin's Sons KINQSTON, N. Y. SOUTHERN STATES-Continued Louisville manuifaoturijig concern in which Mr, Haupt is a stockliolder. Miss Alice Miller had four grave blankets in two days last week, and other deisign work held up unusually well with her. Business on Saturday was also good. Sam Pontrich is planning the erection of a new greenhouse this Summer. It ■svill be 15ft.xl25(et. in dimensions. Mr. Pontrich, who has been under the weather with rheumatism, is feeling all right again. WTater Meters H. Kleinstarink, the local grower, usually manages to "beat the gun" in «the matter of having early Chrysanthe- mums for sale, and is now planting with this in view. He has made a record in being able to market his 'Mums a week or ten days ahead of the general crop, and this makes quite a difference in the price. Dry weather has been hurting the growers, as a lot of outdoor stuff is now in the ground. Mr. Kleinstarink is one of the growers who has begun using meters in connection with his water service, and by means of careful han- dling he is able to keep his costs for this item down to 10c. or 15c. a day, wtiereas on the old flat basis, with the rate fixed by the number of openings, the charge would Tse much greater. Mr. Klein- starink now has under construotion a new building, 100ft. x 24ift. in dimen- sions, for use as a boiler-shed, though part of the building will be used as a work-room. He is installing two boilers, 50 h.p. each. Fire at Lexington, Ky., which burned the planing null of the S. F. MoCormick Lumber Co., threatened the Honaker greenhouses, but the firemen were able to iprevemt the blaze from damaging these. Reports from the central part of the State indicate that there will be a bumper crop of Bluegrass seed this year. R. C. King, mamutaoturer of seed sti-ip- pers at Carlisle, Ky., is busy turning out equipment of this kind. Big handlers of 'Bluegrass seed are somewhat displeased with prospects as about 800,000 bushels were carried over from 1912. It is now predicted that the prevailing price for ' ned seed will be in the neighborhood of $1 a bushel. G. D. C. Waslungton, D. C. Too Mnch Stock There seems to be a general com- plaint among the retail stores in regard to Jlemorial Day business. The only excuse or explanation seems to be the abundance of stock, especially Peonies, With a few exceptions the business was not up to last year. Those who report an improvement over last year did a big wreath business. Cut flowers did not sell so well. The usual amount of work was seen at the cemeteries. The main decorations to be seen at Arlington were those on the Tomb of the Unknown. This is decorated by prac- tically all the patriotic societies of the city. There were all kinds and styles of Magnolia wreaths, with the usual wreath from the President. At the Maine monument', wreaths were placed by the various Spanish War or- ganizations. Another monument that re- ceived special decorations was that of General Phil Sheridan, also that of Gen. Dan McCauley. This latter was draped in flngs with a victor's wreath hanging the side_ bearing the inscription : Roses Grafted and Own Root Send for list. Carnations 2-inch pots 100 1000 ^^te"?}S^r".':.!'!"!°f} »•«> »»•<» 'Eleventh Indi! wreath on an easel with a large cluster of pink and -white flowers, a festooned flag and palm leaves, was sent by Capt. Jack McCauley from New York. The grave was a mass of blooming Laurel and Peonies. The weather was .lust right, with a little shower in the after- noon. On Thursday, .Tune 4, the Confederate monument at Arlington was unveiled. The Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting on June 2, for which President Cooke prepared a special pro- gram. A large crowd was present. The auction sale of Pfeister's store came off as scheduled last Thursday, but the stock and fixtures were practically given away. Mr- Pfeister, after a Mediterranean cruise, will he back in the Fall and open a new store. O. A. C. O. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Thanksgiving Queen, Unaka. $4.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000. Dolly Dimple, Ellse Papworth, Intensity, Golden Dome, John Shrlmpton, Lynnwood Hall, Nagoya, Patty, Winter Cheer, Yellow Eaton, Unaka. 83.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spaulding, CulUng- fordil. Dr. Enguehard, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Geo. Kalb, Glory of the Pacific, H. W. Rleman, Jennie Nonln, Money Maker, Mayor Weaver, Maud Dean, Monrovia, Mrs. J. Jones, Miss Alice Byron, Mrs. Baer, Major Bonnaf- lon, Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, Robt. Halli- day. Smith's Advance, White Bormaflon, Wm. Duckham, W. H. Lincoln. $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. CANNAS^Sis From 3H-in- pota, strong plants. $6.00 and $S.OO per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sale* Size pots 100 ALYSSUM 2)i-in. $3.00 ACHYRANTHES, 5 sorts 2>i-ln. 3.00 ABUTILON SavitzU 2)i-in. 3.00 ABUTILON SavltzU 3 -in. 6.00 AGERATUM, Blue and White. . . . 2M-in. 3.00 ALTERNANTHERAS 2 Ji-in- 3-00 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Sprcngerl 4 -in. 10.00 ASTERS 2)i-in. 3.00 BEGONIAS, Erfordll, Vernon, Crimson Bedder and Gracilis Rosea 2 -in. 3.00 BEGONIAS, Varieties for Basket and vases 2H-in. 4.00 CUPHEA Platycentra 2>i-in. 3.00 COLEUS, All leading sorts 2}i-in. 3.00 COLEUS, All leading sorts 3 -in. 4.00 FEVERFEW, Double White 2M-in. 3.00 FUCHSIAS, Double and Single. . . 2 Ji-in. 3.00 FUCHSIAS, Double and Single. . . 3H-in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2K-in. 3.00 GERANIUMS, Double and Slngle3)^-in. 7.00 Special Varieties SJi-in. 8.00 Double and Single 2Ji-in. 3.00 Ivy-leaved Double 3M-in. 8.00 Fragrant Rose, etc 3H-in. 8.00 Fancy-leaved 3)^-in. 8.00 HELIOTROPE 2Jf-in. 3.00 HELIOTROPE 3}i-in. 6.00 rVY, German 2Ji-in. 3.00 LOBELIA, New Double Blue 2M-in. 3.00 LOBELIA, New Double Blue 3 -in. 6.00 LOBELIA, Dwarf and TralUng.. . . 2)i-in. 3.00 MOONVINE, True White 2)i-in. 3.00 MOONVINE, True White 4 -in. 10.00 PETUNIAS, Single Fringed 2K-in. 3.00 SALVIAS 2)i-in. 3.00 SALVIAS 4 -in. 6.00 SWAINSONA Alba 2}i-in. 4.00 STEVIA, Compacta and Varle- gata 2)i-in. 3.00 TR ADESCANTI A 2K-in. 3.00 VINCASVariegataandElegans....3 -in. 6.00 VINCA Variegata 4 -in. 10.00 VERBENAS 2K-ii>. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE WOOD BROTHERS riSHKILL, N.Y. Write them you read this advt. In the Brchaine The Florists' Exchange 385 THIS IS PLANTING TIME and these quotations are for immediate shipment Prices for the trade only Grafted Plants 7500 Killamey 2000 Double White Killamey 6000 Mrs. Aaron Ward 500 My Maryland 750 Mrs. Morgan 7500 Jonkheer Mock 1200 Radiance 4700 Kaiserin 400 Bon Silene 200 Ivory 1200 Milady Price: $12.50 per 100, $120.00 per 1000 2500 ® $110.00 per 1000 5000 @ 100.00 per 1000 Newer Varieties— Grafted Killamey BrUliant $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000 Cecile Brunner 17.50 per 100, 150.00 per 1000 Francis Scott Key 35.00 per 100, 300.00 per 1000 Own Root Plants 2000 American Beauty, 3-inch, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 600 Mrs. Chas. Russell, 3-inch, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 3000 Killamey, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 300 Kaiserin, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 1500 My Maryland, 234-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 2000 Jonkheer Mock 2500 Lady Hillingdon 3000 Mrs. Shawyer onr. t- • • 750 Killamey Queen 300 Kaisenn 2500 Killamey 1000 Richmond These from 2J4-inch: $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 Special Offer 1000 Mrs Taft 100 Bride 275 Melody 550 Perle 500 Bridesmaid From 214-inch: $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 Asparagus liTngeri """" Iginch [ ^3-50 per 100. .$30.00 per 1000 Plumosus Nanus Seedlings. .$1.00 per 100. $10.00 per 1000 ^ Sprengeri Seedlings $0.75 per 100 $5.00 per 1000 Begonias Gloire de Chatelaine 234-inch $6.00 per 100 Semperflorens, for bedding. .$2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000 Tuberous 3-inch $8.00 per 100 Caladium Csculentum 5-inch pots $1.50 per dozen Cannas Buttercup, Florence Vaughan, Gladiator, Mme. Crozy, Pres. McKinley, Queen Charlotte, Rubin, Venus, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. 3-inch: $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 Gardenias 2M-inch $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 3-inch 12.00 per 100, 100.00 per 1000 Smilax Strong, heavy plants $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Snapdragon Buxton's Pink, 2M-inch $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 Nelrose, 234-inch 12.00 per 100 Phelps' White, 234-inch 12.00 per 100 Yellow, 234-inch. 4.00 per 100, 35.00 per 1000 Chrysanthemums Special offer of Caprice. The best pot plant varieties. 2J4-inch $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 Named varieties in assortment. Send for our Hst of 'Mums. A|J.?IE]\SON D^. Ci^MWELL Conn -Mention Extlange 1386 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES. SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES. HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. 07 Yaara >Vrit« for our >VholeBalo List lOOO Aoros W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, - Geneva, N. Y. Reciprocity — Sa' P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Qematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE California Privet and Berberis Thunbergii Grown as Specialties in large quantities Will have the largest and best stock to offer in the Fall that I have ever grown. Get my prices before you place your order. C. A. BENNETT, T,^l°.g Robbinsville, N. J. : where credit 1b due — Mention Exchange The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP £v PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP. HOLLAND KB HARDY NURSERY STOCK i 'J VERY GOOD^ G.W.VAN GELDEREN, Boskooii, Hollind I Represented by-W.B. Van Eyfc, J4 Stone St., N. Y. City THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES EVERGREENS VINES and ROSES Send for W. B. WHITTIER ® CO. & DEAL FINE STOCK of RHODODENRRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDAS Price List FRAMINGHAM. MASS. The National Nurseryman The official organ of the American Aaao- oiation of Nurserymen. Circulated among tiie trade only. Published monthly. Subscription price, one dollar per year in advance. Foreign subscriptions, one dollar and fifty cents per year, in advance. Sample copies free upon application from those in the trade, enclosing their buBinesa card. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY Inc. 218 Livingston BIdg., Rochester, N. Y. SCHWEDLER'S MAPLE (Purple Norway Maple) 7 to 8 ft., extra fine stock, 75c. each, 87.00 per 10. NORWAY MAPLE 7 ft., transplanted, 60c. each, 84.00 per 10. ORIENTAL PLANE 7 to 8 ft., 60c. each, $5.00 per 10. NORWAY SPRUCE I fine, S_1;00 per 10, 87.00 per 100- , 75c. 10, 3.00 f 100 All kinds of Nursery Stock. JOS.H.BLACK. SON &C0. Hightstown, N. J. Wrtte them you read this adyt. In the Exchange Hill's Evergreens Michelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Rests, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. c/o MAITUS & WARE, 14 Sttnc Street. New TNk Or l3 advt. In the Exchange Otto Heinecken "'tn" Whitehall BuUding, 17 Battery Place, NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF: J. HEINS SONS, Halstenbek (Germany) Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants Lily of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing High Grade Vegetable Seeds Wholesale Bulb Growers, Specialty Hyacinths THE OLD FARM NURSERIES, (Kn°S, Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Palms, ^ Azaleas, Etc. ^ 3^ -^itt^ojdiOdH Notice to tlie Trade Our traveler, Mr, Harry G. Benckhuysen. will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON ''T-Ae Old Farm Nurseries" BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Reciproeit^^a^^nr^he'Excbaog^ Northern Grown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonalle. 'Wholesale Trade List for the Ash'ng THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Write them 3 Roses, Cannas and Shrubbery Write for Prices The Conard @ Jones Co. WEST GROVE. PA. EBBINGE&VAN6R00S Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, Such as H. P. ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS BUXUS, CHOICE EVERGREENS, PEONIES Etc. Ask for catalog. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichange Evergreens Suitable for Tubs HIBAM T. JONES, "-JJ^i^S?" ELIZABETH. N. J. The Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN, „„5^sil},¥^EN PAI^ fESVILLE. G »HIO Reciprocity — Saw i English Ivy Strong, bushy plants, 4-5 long, 2-3 plants to the pot, $12.00 per 100, 4-in. pots Golden Privet Nice, compact plants; good fop window boxes, out of 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100 Cash with order, please CHARLES ZIMMER West CoUingswood, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange JACKSON & PERKINS CO. NEWARK, NEW YORK TREES and PLANTS of all kinds Send tor L.,lst Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Exchange SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE.— Tht Florists' Exchange Is a trade paper, and Its advs. quote wholesale prices. For that reason It should be treated with cars, will be seen by outsiders, nor should thsy Copies should not be left lying where th«y on any account be used as wrapping or packing material. Further, the tact that a purchaser not In the trade may seek t* obtain goods at trade prices by no msani compels you to sell him at wholesale. The Florists' Exchange 1387 Nursery Department Conducted by Joseph Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OP NURSERYMEN President, J. B. PiLKiNCTON, Portland, Ore.; vice- president. Henry B. Chase, Chase, AU.; lecretary, John Hall, Rochester,_N. '* " YouNGERS, Gene tion nill be beld Acer polymorphum dissectum atropurpureum (Subject of this week's illustration) Of the many varieties of Japanese Maples there are two which liave become called for in most all collections ; one is Acer polymorphum atropurpureum, the other A. p. dissectum atropurpureum, the one heading these notes. l"he first named is well known in collections under the common name of blood-leaved Japan Maple, the last named is called the purple cut-leaved Japan Maple. The common blood-leaved is the well Icnown sort, bright- ening up lawns in eariy Spring with its brilliant red foliage. It grows to a small sized tree in time, but as it talies many years to accomplish it, it is as a shrub that it is usually seen. The difference between it and the one of our il- lustration is marked. Acer dissectum atropur- pureum is really a droop- ing sort; a glance at our picture will show its style of s. growth, that of a large, spreading, droop- ing shrub. This style of growth is natural to it. it wants no special pruning to accomplish it. It makes a free growth every year, one shoot overlapping the other, the width of the growth al- ways exceeding the height. The leaves are finely divided, and being of a deep purple, add to its charm. But owing to the many divisions of the leaves it does not im- press one as being of such a deep purple as it is. Should a green foli- aged one be desired for some particular position, there is such a one in A. p. dissectimi, one in all respects like the other save in not having purple colored foliage. The propagation of these Maples is mainly by graft- ing and inarching, using the common green A. poly- morphum for the purpose. The stocks can be pur- chased from Japanese dealers as can the seeds. It is better to get the stocks, as few understand how soon the vitality of such seeds is lost unless properly pro- tected by keeping them in a moist condition until sown. e i.t rn i When one considers the great |""'f„JrYr^ beauty of our native Honey- Honeysuckle ,^^^,/^ ^^^ S^^^j^j Trumpet Honeysuckle, as it is designated, the esteem in which it is held is readily understood. Lonicera sempervirens is its name, and its specific name is well given it as it is evergreen, excepting when it meets with uncom- monly cold Winters. As it is found in our woods from Connecticut to the extreme South, its northern boundary should vouch for its hardiness. This evergreen Honeysuckle belongs to the section ivhieh can be used either as a shrub or as a climber. It makes but a moderate length, not over six feet or io a season, hence if one wishes to consider it as a |ihrub it can be so planted, becoming, of course, of an ippearance between a bush and a vine, but of great ittraction when in flower. The foliage is evergreen, as aforesaid, alternate on he lower portion of the shoots but perfoliate on the ipper part, close to where the flowers are. These lowers come in clusters on the ends of the growths, carlet on the outside, yellow within, shaped like a rumpet; hecne its common name. Scarlet Trumpet honeysuckle. In European collections it is much valued as the most andsome of all the cultivated Honeysuckles. In its 'ild condition it is found twining about shrubs that lay be near it; and it is of interest to note that it ivines with the sun from east to west. This Lonicera is sometimes called American Wood- ine, but except in its habit of growth— a half shrubby ne — it does not represent the true Woodbine, the Loni- "* ,Periclymenum of Europe. This, the European ' " ■ quite fragrant. is not evergreen, and is oftener seen here in its variety Belgica than in the species itself. Alh.-..:. ca„.„--\ '■'he Mimosa Tree, as Albizzia Albizzia (Acacia) juijbrissin is called, will be found Juhbrissin i„ Qj^ botanical TOrks under Acacia, and it is better known under this name to the older gardeners than under Albizzia Modem diction- aries say of it "hardy to Washmgton," but the line must be pushed North a little farther One maj safely say to Delaware, in fact the southern part of Pennsyl vania may be included The writer knows of one tree even north of Philadelphia which has endured the zero Acer polymorphum dissectum atropurpureum Purple cut-leaved Japan Maple c'a j-ericiymenum oi jiurope. i ll^oodbine, has yellowish red floweri weather it meets with, without injury. If planted on high ground where its shoots ripen well, it does not seem to mind zero. The beauty of this small tree lies in its foliage and flowers. Mimosa Tree is a suitable name for it, for its beautiful foliage is much like the Mimosas, known, as a class, as Sensuive Plants. Its flowers, too, are lovely. They are light pink, and clustered at the ends of the branches. When in flower this tree is one of the most interesting of any, its beauty of foliage and flowers as well as its singularity as a hardy tree commanding the attention of all who see it. The Albizzia is, of course, a great favorite in the Southern States where it displays its feathery pink flowers and -fine foliage to great advantage. Even tile Californians say of it it is unsurpassed for grace and beauty, and is well adapted to their climate. It is a deciduous tree and thinking of its old botanical classi- fication as Acacia is the only deciduous one among them. This tree seeds freely, so that a stock of plants can be obtained readily in this way. Geo. W. Bassett, Hammonton, N. J., tells me there are a number of this tree on grounds near the railroad station there, ISft. to 20ft. high. They bloom freely there, and are greatly admired. A iir„„i„„t„j In the variety arborescens we have an w "®S»«o'^™ Azalea fully the equal of many that aauve azalea ^^^ ^^^ imported, and which, besides its large flowers, possesses fragrance and hardiness. As with viscosa, the flowers are noted for their fra- grance, something not possessed by those of the Ghent hybrids, as a rule. In color they are white, tinged with rose, the rose sometimes almost in excess of the white, accounting, apparently, for this species being described in some lists as of a reddish color. This description is further strengthened because of the long, red style and stamens, which project beyond the petals in most cases. The foliage of this Azalea is of a bright green color, deciduous, as is that of all our native sorts. Of course the fragrance of its flowers is much in its favor, in this way ranking with the better known viscosa, renowned for its fragrance. In its wild condition it is found along the Blue Mountains from Pennsylvania to Georgia, which is a guarantee of its hardiness. In height of growth it is thought to exceed all other native sorts, making to from 10ft. to 20ft. in favorable situations. Its time of flowering in cultivation in Pennsylvania is toward the close of June, and its flowers are fully two inches m lengtli „ , A good cornel bush is Rubus odoratus, our J ? wild Flowering Raspberry, one of the show- odoratus ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^j^ shrubby Northern plants. Why it flts corners well is because of its habit of spreading from the stock, and for the rea- son too, that it is not of bushy growth but rather the reverse. It does not fit in well with shrubs in general, yet its hand- some flo wers should be enjoyed, for they are of great beauty. They are purplish in color, large, about 2in. in diameter, coming in terminal clus- ters, and in appearance are much like a Rose. The size and the color of the flowers are so un- usual that those who see it in a wood for the first time, hasten to it won- dering what it can be. Its foliage too, is striking, it is so large, the leaves being 4!in. to 6in. long and nearly as wide. The shoots are unarmed but are clothed with viscid hairs, often of a reddish hue. The red fruit it bears is sweetish to the taste, but there is so Uttle of it that even birds appear to think it beneath no- tice, passing it by for something of more sub- stance. But there is no doubt of its ornamental char- acter, and it is so unlike the general run of shrubs that room should be made for it. Following the usual char- acter of the Raspberries it flowers from the canes or shoots of the past season, making its display in June, July and August, not many flowers at a time. Cytisus scoparius, the Scotch Broom, is one of the commonest shrubs of Europe, admired always for the beauty of its flowers. From a mistaken notion that it is not quite hardy with us in Pennsylvania it is not seen as often as it deserves to be. It may be considered quite hardy in the Middle States except in exceptionally cold Winters or when planted in bleak places. It does well when its growth ripens properly in Summer, as it then is not hurt in zero weather. In many places in Pennsylvania it has become naturalized. Years ago it was given a position along some of the railroad embankments there, from which position it spread at will. It is recorded too that here and there, from Newfoundland southward, it may be found in a wild condition. With us, the Scotch Broom flowers in May. It is then that everyone admires its conspicuous yellow flow- ers all along its wandlike shoots. There is a beautiful variety of this Cytisus, the yellow flowers of which have dark crimson wings. It is lovely when in bloom. Unfortunately it has not proved as hardy as the common form, but it endures considerable cold and there are often nooks on one's grounds where such plants can snuggle and come out uninjured in Spring. The Cytisus has many names, and though now well recognized as Cytisus it is no ways uncommon to find it listed under Genista and Spartium. There is a double sort and a white one known in cultivation, but they do not appear as hardy as -the type. There are other Cytisus fairly hardy which could be planted to advantage, C. capitatus and C. nigricans among them. These two have been tried in the vicinity of New York City and have proved hardy there; but it is best to set them in well sheltered places. As all these sorts seed freely they are easily increased in this way. 1388 The ^orists' Exchange Summer Propagation of Trees ! and Shrubs | By JOSEPH MEEHAN I WITH the coming of the month of June, the rush of selling trees being over for the season, the nurseryman turns his attention to the propaga- tion of stock, guided by his sales as to what is best to increase. But what has sold well is not the only thing to con- sider. There are to be remembered the many good things that could be sold if one had them. New things are always tempting to a buyer, and when with new- ness can be added the candid praise of the seller, the article is sure to be in demand. Every one familiar with trees and shrubs knows that many of the new introduc- tions are not the equals of the older sorts; yet it must be remembered that one of the most usual questions of a prospective buyer is, "What have you newi"-. So, in propagating, see to adding something to your collec- tion you had not before, to meet this demand. By Seeds Treating of propagation by seeds, there is but little that can be done to advantage after June. There are the early seedling Maples, Elms, Birch, and a few shrubs which ripen about this time. Acer rubrum and dasycarpura comprise the Maples; Ulmus fulva, Ameri- cana and racemosa, the Elms; and Petula rubra, the Birches. Sown as soon as ripe, they sprout in a few weeks, and thus have a year's start on Fall sown spe- cies. There is, as well, the fruiting Mulberries which are said to do well sown in Spring, from fresh seeds, and it is probable that success would follow the sow- ing of all such tree and shrub seeds that ripen in May. Budding in Spring This is feasible to some extent. Buds are secured by cutting shoots of the desired sorts before they sprout in Spring, and keeping them in a dormant state in a cold ceUar, or even buried outdoors. Budding is then done as soon as the bark peels in June. It is later in the season before budding becomes general, when fruit trees are increased by this method. But it does not stop with fruits. AU kinds of trees of ornamental character may be increased in the same way. In fact, many of the popular blood-leaved and weeping trees are mainly propagated by budding. Fruit trees in large quantities are budded on stocks of one- or two-year-old seedlings, but with large trees, when budded, it is on shoots of the last year's growth, in any position desired, as the outline of the tree may dictate. When large trees are to be budded, and no small, one-year shoots are in desired positions, the branches should be pruned back a year in advance to permit of the formation of younger growths to hold the buds the year following. Cuttings Commencing with June, shrubs and trees of man\ kinds furnish young shoots in a half ripened condi- tion, and these are the ones to employ m the making of cuttings to be rooted under glass- Nearly all kinds will root in this way. Some root the best from quite soft tops, others from half matured wood, while some require perfectly ripened shoots. Just what the dif- ferent ones require is to be learned from practice, but ttie half ripened wood appears to be the most satisfactory Bottom heat is not essential in the Summer season, but in some greenhouses it is kept up for othei purposes, and then can be used to advantage for the cuttings Shallow boxes are best, admitUng of their being mo^ed about If desired. Clean sand is most suitable for rooting cut tings, but under the sand should be a la^er of ijood soil for the roots of the cuttings to penetrate as "thev strike down. After the cuttings are rooted, the question of what to do with them arises. It wiU not do to set them out m the open ground. If it is a question of but a fe« plants pot them or transplant to other and larger boxes, but where it is a question of thousands, it is weU to transplant them into frames where they can be attended during the rest of the season, to be transplanted to nursery rows the Spring foUowing. Should the frames be reqmred for Winter use, take up all the little plants in Autumn, heeling them in somewhere until Spring _ An easy and very successful way of rooting cuttings in Summer is called the sand and water system by many. It is the filling of saucers with sand, then placmg the cuttings in the sand, afterward pouring in as much water as will almost come above the sand. There is no need to shade such cuttings except for the first daj or tn'o; afterward they are better without it. All one need do is to see that the sand is "soaking wet" all the time. There are often "hard customers to root" among plants of all kinds, but they usually fail to hold out against the sand and water. The size of saucers may be as large as desired. Layering After seeds and cuttings, layering may be considered. This method is still one much commended, being a sure one with many kinds, only a few hard to root sorts holding out against it. The well known layering calls for the slitting of the to-be-buried part before it is covered, a sharp knife doing the work. This is best done just below a joint, rooting appearing to go on Hydrangeas, for example, appear to root just as well without being cut at all. Simply bend them under- ground after the foliage has been cut from the part to be buried. One has to wait in Spring until the new growth is of sufficient length to allow of the bending, burying, and still have the end of the shoot well above ground. The necessity of having all stool plants (as these plants to be layered are called) close to the ground is well understood. As recommended in previous articles it is part of Winter's work to see that this is made ready. Should the plant not be low, cut it down before Spring opens, that its new shoots may form close to the ground, thus giving no trouble as to bending it into position. It saves waste of wood, and very often this permits of the one shoot making two or more layers as it continues to lengthen. Further, if the soil is made rich around the parent plant it stimulates the new shoots to make a good length of growth, a matter of great interest as already explained. After they have once started low growing, the stool plant can always be kept so, cutting it back every Winter if found necessary. Why some plants root readily from cuttings, and others with difBculty, is hard to say. One may be sure, however, that if one will root from layers it will from cuttings, and vice versa. But it has been found that while quite soft cuttings of a certain plant will root freely, half ripened ones will not; then in another plant the conditions will be reversed. Some propagators say that the surest method is the hard wood one, the shoots made in Winter, but this is not the general belief. Layering makes sure of a plant in nearly every case, hence, though less plants in number result from it than if the length used had been made into cuttings, the layered plant is stronger and larger than the one from a cutting would have been in the same period of time. Inarching This is an excellent way to increase plants. It is really grafting with the additional advantage of having what is called the scion aided by its own roots, as it is not cut off from the parent plant until it is well united to the other stock. It is a safe plan to follow when one has sonlething choice that he cannot afford to risk losing. In inarching, the shoots of two growing plants are brought together, a piece of bark cut from the side of each, then the two shoots bound firmly together and held in this way, from early Spring until Autumn, or even to the Spring following — a whole year. This method admits of the shoot of a choice plant being )oined to thit of a common one, incre-Hsing the Though the Box, the Euonymus and other broad- leaved evergreens root very well from half ripened and wholly ripened wood, it is more the practice to leave them for Autumn or early Winter work, the same as is done with the coniferous evergreens. A Florist Ofi the Beaten Track Summer Trade— Tribute to " The'Exchange " One of our "backwoods" readers, John Rogers of Port Sandfield, Muskoka, Ontario, writes: "I can only imagine one reason for not renewing my subscription to The Exchange and that would be because I should be no longer living. Most of what I know about the florists' business has been obtained from the pages of The Flobists' Exchange, of which I have, I think, a complete file since I became a subscriber. "I have built several small greenliouses (wood), but was induced by reading the articles on greenhouse build- ing in The Exchange to try my hand at building a pipe frame greenhouse. I have now a little greenhouse, three- quarter span, curved eave, cement walls, etc., con- structed entirely by myself from foundations to paint- ing, including ventilating machinery, boiler (hot water), piping, etc., and am now, by the help of Lord & Burn- ham's fittings, changing the temporary wooden benches to iron frame. I have a heated cement tank 8ft.x4ft. for raising Water Lilies, of which I have a number of seedlings. I have been cutting finest Roses all Winter, my first experiment in growing them. "We have some very severe weather here in Winter, the temperature in February on three nights succes- sively being 48 deg., 50 deg. and 40 deg. below zero, and I burn wood in my furnace. I have a thermostat in the greenhouse, with electric bell in my room, which saves considerable trouble where the temperature outside is liable to sudden changes. ' "The florists' business with me has only been a side line, making just about suiEcient to pay for fuel in Winter, the principal sales being Tomato plants, but I am getting one of my sons interested and am hoping he may go right into the business, as there is a big field liere. This is a great Summer resort, there being 50 Summer hotels on the lakes and about 1000 cottages, which are occupied from June to September, and these 'cottage people' are beginning to grow flowers. Some of these 'cottages' cost $10,000 to $25,000. I have a photograph of my greenhouse and I shall be glad to send you a copy if you care to have it." often when other ethods doubt The uses of the hardy grasses, such as the J . Eulalia is, are well known, and they are « PO c Qsed in many situations that no other plant could fill as well. Eulalia Japonica is really the most useful of all the hardy grasses. There are Bambusas and other plants of similar relationship which come in in various positions, some of which, such as Bambusas Metake, are not hardy enough to pass as evergreens, so that, all in all, we find this Eulalia still filling such positions as the one our photograph represents. It is well jilaced in this case, the trees surrounding it making .n gord setting for it. This graceful reed-like plant Ornamental Gr^iss — Lulalia might be utilized not only in the form of . square, were taken about this time of year, stablished in the most suitable soil and [alias accompany the picture. The Florists' Exchange 1389 Coming Meetings and Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward us promptly particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions.) American Association of Nurserymen, annual convention at Cleveland. O., June 24-26. 1914. American Seed Trade Association, an- nual convention at Wasliington. D. C. June 23-26. 1914. Anglo-American Exliibltion (In which horticulture will be specially well rep- resented), at Shepherds Bush, London, Eng„ May to Oct., 1914. aiadiolns Society of OUo, annual ex- hibition. Aug. 7 and 8. of American Florists' ana Orna- HortlcuItnriBts, annual conven- tion and meetings at Boston, Mass., in August, 1914. Berne, Switzerland. — May 15 to October 15. Great Swiss Exhibition. Boston, mass. — Annual convention and exhibition of S. A. F. and O. H., August, 18, 19, 20. Boston, Mass. — The exhibiti ety ol ental : dron show. show. June 20 and 21_: Rose and Strawberry exhibiti 28; Sweet Pea Gladii- ■ ■ 27 and ___ how, July 11 and nd Phlox exhibition. Aug. Qd 9 : exhibition of products ol t's gardens: Dahlia and fruit exhibition. Sept. 12 and 13; fruit and vegetable show, Oct. 3 and 4; Chrys- anthemum show. Nov. 5. 6. 7 and 8. Cleveland, O,- n of June 24-26. Cleveland, O. — Ohio Gladiolus Society, August 7 and 8. Secy., Wilbur A. Christy. Blberon, N. J, — Blberon (N. J.) Hort Soc. annual Chrysanthemum show, Nov. 3. 4 and 5. Olen Cove, N". T. — The Nassau County Hort. Soc. will hold exhibitions as fol- lows: Rose show. June 9; Dahlia show, Oct. 6; Chrysanthemum show. Oct. 29 and 30. Glen Island, N. T, — Annual outing of members of N. Y. F. C, July 1. Honston, Texas. — A Chrysanthemum and flower show will be held here next November under the auspices of the Texas State Florists' Association, for particulars address Robt. C. Kerr, (Sec'y in absence of G. M. Cosh.) lancaster. Pa — Fall show by the Lancaster County Florists' Club, 6, 6 and 7. Albert Herr, Lancaster, Chairman Flower Sh 1 and 2. Nat. S. P. Soc Hall. July 16. UOBCOw, BusBia. — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions as natives). Spring. 1915. Newport, B. I. — Newport Hort. Soc. Summer St.. June 24. 25 and 26. Schedules from Wm. Gray. Bellevue ave., Newport. R. I. New Bocbelle, IT. *?.' Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort. Soc. New Tork, N. T.— The Fall shows of the American Institute will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia, Sept. 22 to 24; Chrysan- themum, Nov. 4 to 6. New Tork. — Annual meeting of the Railway Gardening Association. Aug. 11-14. 1914. New "Srort, N. T. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Society at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28. 1914. New 'york State Fair, Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. New "^ork and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers' outing (3 days), to Delaware Water Gap. Pa.. June 23-25. New York Florists' Club, outing to Glen Island. July 1. Oyster Bay, J.. I. — The horticultural society has arranged for the following exhibitions: Summer show. June 18; Dahlia show. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; Chrysanthemum show. Oct 30. Port Chester, N. T, — Summer show of the Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort. Soc. at Port (Chester Hospital. June 19 and 20. Wasliington, D. C. — Annual convention of Amer. Seed Trade Assn., June 23-25. WorceBter, Mass, — Meetings and exhi- bitions of the Worcester County Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: June 11, June 18. June 26. July 2. July 9. July 16. July 23. July 30. Aug. 6. Aug. 13. Aug. 20. Sept. 3. Sept. 10, Sept 17, Sept 24, Oct 8. Nov. 5 and 6. Baltimore, Md. — The greenhouse of the Broadway Florist Shop at 231 S. Broadway was discovered in flamea on May 27 by J. F. . Kratiss, one of the owners. The fire- was extinguished with a loss of $5()0. CRAIG'S SPRING LIST The following Stock is up to our established Standard "Quality" CROTONS The Croton, with its hi6hI;y-coIor< Spring he tj-oton, wi We ^ve the - complete col- lection of Crotons in the world, carrying at the present time, for Spring sales, over 50,000 plants in over 400 varieties, all of the very highest quality and brilliantly colored. 2K-in. pots, strong plants, $20 per 100, J 175 per 1000. 4-in. pots, strong plants, $30 per 100, $275 per 1000; 5.in. pots, strong plants, $50, $75 and $100 per 100; 6-in. pots, strong plants. $12, $15, $18 and $24 per doz; 7-in. pots, rtrong plants, $24. $30 and $36 per doz; S-in. pots, made up beautiful plants, $24, $30 and $36 per dor; 10- in. i>ots, made up beautiful plants, $5, $6 and $7.60 each; 12-in. and 14-in. tubs, made up beautiful plants. $10 and $15 each. DRACAENA .$15 and $18 per doz PHOENIX ARECA 1 splendid condition and will surely give satisfaction. 6-in. pots, $12 per doz.; 8-in. pots, made up, very heavy, 48 in. e. „_!.- ,^._ adeup. v( 85 each; lO-m. pots, made up, very heavy, SO $6 each; lO-m. tubs, made up, y, 6 ft. to 8 ft. taU, $7.50, $10 and FICUS FERNS 160.000 i " TEDDY JUNIOR." A pand new dwarf ftrn. Fine young plants from 2Ji-m. potl. $3 per doz, $15 per 100. $140 per 1000. NEPHROLEPIS ScottU 6-in $6 per doz.. $45 per 100 8-m $12 per doz.. $90 per 100 13-in. specimens $5, $6, $7.60 each Nephrolepis HarrlsU 6-in $6 per doz., $45 per )nn 8-in "" Nephrolepis Tuberosa 2)f-ln. .". $15 per 100, $125 per 1000 $35 per 100 .$9 per doz, $65 per 100 SPRING PLANTS READY NOW We win offer this year an immense stooit of Sprini plants, all ot the same high qualits aa other £rai« specialties. 2H and 3-in. «.in. Pota Pou GERANIUMS, Strong plants, 8 va- '"O 100 rieties, not in bloom $8.00 SCARLET SAGE, Zurich $4.00 8.00 VERBENAS. Best strain 4.00 8.00 SNAPDRAGON, Button-! Prize Winner! 8.00 MIMULAS TlgrlnusCMonliey Flower) 8.00 Moschatua (Music Plant) $.00 LOBELIA. Light and dark 4 00 Tralllnft «.oo Double Kathleen Mallard 4.00 PHLOX, Dmmmondii 4.00 CUPHEA (Cigar Plant) ....... 4.00 AGERATUM (Little Blue Star) 4.00 50,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS i acinus (CastorOa Bean) ', BALSAM, Camellia-flower Rooted Cutting! 2Ji-in.Stock 100 1000 100 1000 Golden Glow $2.00 $17.60 $3.00 $26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26.00 »-m. pots,4 It.taU $3 each 10 and 11-in. tubs. 5 ft. tall.. $4 and $5 each Branch plants, exceptionally fine, $2.60, $3. $3.60 and $4 each. The larger plants are unusually fine. FIcus ChauverU. 6-in. pots, 18 and 36 in. high, $6. $9 and $12 Large plants $1.60 and $2 each Ficus utilis. 6-in. pots. 24 in. tall $2.50 and $3 each 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 , 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 2.00 17.60 Mra. Beu 2.00 17.60 Golden Age 2.60 20.00 Yellow Eaton : 2.60 20.00 " - "- 20.00 Smith's Advance. Bonnaffon Comoleta Lynn wood Hall. Unaka Chrysolora Baby Margaret. Golden Gem WeUs' Late Pink December Gem. ThanksglvlngQu i.OO 26.0 ... 3.00 26.00 . .. 3.00 26.00 en 3.00 28.00 . .. 3.00 25.00 . .. 3.00 26.00 . .. 8.00 75.00 ... 8.00 75.00 S.OO 26.00 3.60 30.00 3.50 30.00 3.60 30.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 4.00 36.00 !• 00 36.00 4-00 36.00 4-00 36.00 10.00 90.00 10.00 90.00 ABUTILON, Flowering GAILLARDIA, Double Mixed CELOSIA, Sutton's Large Assarted. LUPINUS. Bestassorted TORENIA, Blue AMARANTHUS, Red CALENDULA. Finest assorted PETUNIA, ALTERN ANTHER A. Red and yeUo cannas. King Humbert. LANTANAS FUCHSIA ROBERT CRAIG CO 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. ^^ '^^•"'^*'^ * ^^^ ^ ^^ * >«^ ^^^ ^^ • 9 BRANCH. NORWOOD. PA. CYCLAMEN Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none. August seedlings, fine, healthy plants. twice transplanted from flats, Xmas red, blood red. pink, white, white with red eye. $3.60 per 100. S30.00 per 1000; plants from 2M-m. pots, S5.C0 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; plants from 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Beaute Polte- vine, from 2K-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; plants in bud and bloom from 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. $36.00 per 1000; plants from 3K-in. pots, $50.00 per . 1000. BEGONIA gradUs (best pink bedder), and lumlnosa. red. in bud and bloom, from 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, EastStroiidsburg,Pa. Princess of Wales Violet Cuttings $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 rate Wm. Sim, Cliftondalc, Mass. A fEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRACAENA Indlvlsa. 3-in., $5.00: 4-in, $10.00: 6-in.. $26.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2M-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltcvlne, RIcard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100: 3-in, $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMAN! FERNS 3-in, lOc.j 4-in.. 16c.: 6-in.. 25c. VINCA yariegata. 2-in.. 2c. each; 3-in, $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plun bed. $10.00 per U__ SCARLET SAGE, ZURICH; ALTERNAN- THERA, red and yeUow; COLEUS Verschaf- feltll and Golden Bedder; AGERATUM, blue; HELIOTROPE and CIGAR PLANT; 2-m, $2.00 per 100. Cuh wrth order. GEO. M.EMMANS, Newton. N.J. Write them jon read this adrt. In the Bx^anfe 2-yr-oId clumps, from DAISIES =FOR: JUNE WEDDINGS A fine lot of plants from 75c. to $L50 MADSEN 6; CHRISTENSEN Wood Ridge. New Jersey Write tbei^o^ea^ttnSrlHnth^icSInS^ 1390 Some Good Stock Inches 100 1000 2Ji ABUTILON. Assorted varietles.S2.25 S20.00 2j| AGERATUM. Blue and white 2.25 20.00 2M ALTERNANTHERA. Red and ^^ ^^ 2Ji ALYSSUM.UttleGem. '.'.!. '.. 2.00 18.00 2^4 ALYSSUM. Double; large plants 2.50 22.50 2H CENTAUREAS (Dusty Millers). 2.25 20.00 28 COLEUS. Red and yellow 2.25 20.00 2grown seedlings of good s labeled at S3.00 per 1000. SNILAX G-tye credit where c t: Is due — Mention Exchange CANNAS D. Harum, Egandale, Shenandoah, Austria, Pennsylvania, Marlborough, Kate Gray, All REX BEGONIAS. Mixed. $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Buchner, S. A. Nutt, and mixed. $1.85 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. $1.75 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS. 4-in. 10c., 5-in. 15c. J. H. DANN & SON, Westfield, N. Y. Will help all around If you mention the Exchange BEDDING PLANTS Size of pots 100 BEGONIA Vernon 2H t4.00 BEGONIA Vernon 4 8.00 CANNA, King Humbert 4 8.00 SCARLET SAGE SVi 5.00 AGERATUM. Blue and white 2H 4-00 GERANIUMS. In bud and bloom; gIrman'oty. COLEUS, "■ DRACjSNAindiTisa.V.'.'.'.!!!;!!!; 5^ SoiS BOSTON FERN RUNNERS. From bench. $2.60 per 100. »18.60 per 1000. WILLIAM MEARS, Rumson, N. J. Will help all around If you mention the Exchange June 6, 191k Seasonable Stock 100 ACHYRANTHES. In flats $2.00 2ii-ia 2.50 3}^-in 6.00 AGERATUM. In flats 2.00 SH-ia -. . 6.00 ANTIRRHINUM (Buxton's and Rams- burg's Strains.) 2}i-m 3.00 aji-in 8.00 COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings 75 2)i-m 2.60 3M-in 5.00 FUCHSIAS. 2)i.in 3.00 3J^-in 6.75 GERMAN rVY. 2)i-in 3.00 GERANIUMS A 1 stock 6.75 2Ji-in 3.00 HELIOTROPE. 2M-in 3.00 3K-m 6.00 rVY GERANIUMS. 2Ji-in 3.00 3)4-in 6.75 MESEMBRYANTHEMUMS. 3K-in 6.00 PETUNIAS. In flats 1.50 3>i-in 6.00 PELARGONIUMS. 3H-m 7.00 ROSE and SKELETON GERANIUMS. 2Ji-in 3.00 3H-in 6.00 SALVIA. Rooted Cuttings, .S«.00 per 1000 1.00 2K-in 2.50 3-in 5.00 VERBENAS. 2J^-in 2.50 LEMON VERBENAS. 2Ji-'n 3.00 3M-in 10.00 VINCAS. $6.00, $8.00 and 10.00 The Peckham Floral Co. R. F. D. No. 165 FAIRHAVEN, MASS. Write them you read this advt. In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 391 Cannas 10 Standard Varieties, to 100 close out, 3 and 4-in. pots. . .$3.00 Geraniums, 4 varieties, my selection, 3 and 3 J/^-in. pots . 4.00 Petunias, from double seed, fine varieties 2.50 Salvias, 2H-in. pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl, July 10th 2.00 Cyclamen, August 1st 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO will help all around if ■ GERANIUMS In bud and bloom. S. A. Nutt. 3K-in. pots. $6.50 and $7.00 per 100. Rlcard. 3)^-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. 2000 S. A. Nutt, and Rlcard. 2Ji.in.. ready for 3J^-in., strong plants, S3.00 per 100. ?4i^'^'''™<'™^- 3H-"n- pots, $5.00 per 100. tffiLIOTROPE. 3K-in. pots. $6.00 per 100. AGERATUM, Princess PauUne, 3-inch pots, S3.50 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem, 2M-inch pots, S2.00 per 100. * '^ ' LOBELIA, Kathleen MaUard. 3-in. pots, $5.00: 2Ji-in., $2.50 per 100. H" . « . CANNAS, McKinley, Henderson, Vaughan and D. Harum. $5.00 per 100. Coleus. 6 varieties, 2Ji-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Verbenas. Mixed colors, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. E.C. ROGERS - ROSLINDALE, MASS. as far doyra as possible, and in a com- paratiTely small pot. That means good soil and extra feeding; liquiid cow ma- nure is excellent to use during the Sum- mer months, and 2%in. or Sin. stock, which is to be grown on as pot plants, should liave a shift into No. 4's now, and as good a place as any for some time to come, is a frame outdoors. Plunge the pots into soil up to the rim ; give Ihem full sunlight, and water daily, with several sprayings. Whenever you find a plant where the soil doesn't dry out fast ienough to suit you, open up, for the plants must have proper drainage, and as with the Carnations in the field, don't neglect the pinching back. Pot Roses for Easter, 1915 The Roses you want for outdoor plant- ing for your customers, wihether they are hybrid teas or hybrid peipetuals can be grown on better and cheaper by the nur- seryman who handles tens of thousands of them. These Roses are best grown out in the open field where, with good eoU and culture, they are easier to han- dle than when ga'own in pots ; but wihen ■it comes to supplying our needs for Eas- ter stock we find the pot grown ones the best. They do not grow imto as large plants, but are by far more suit- I able for forcing. They will be thorough- I ly pot bound by Pall, and by withhold- I ing water just a little, their wood can be ripened long before frost stops the 1 growth of the field planU. The plants are stored away in a deep eoldframe or pit, maybe in a Violet house, and wlhen j wanted they respond easily by being placed in a little higher temperature. | (Strong stock of aM the ramblers, shifted now into 5in., 6in., or Tin. poits, ac- cording to their size, and plunged up to the rim of the pots outdoors, should grow into fine plants by next Fall. Let them have the full sunlight and be liberal in watering. During July and August apply a weak dose of liquid cow ma-uure every ten days, and stake the plants up properly. No other Eoses are more popular today as pot plants at and around Easter, tihan the ramblers, and you have a long list of desirable sorts to choose from. All are good and profit- able to grow, and easy to handle, and whether you find it to pay you to grow the cut Roses you need, or not, if you have the space devote some to the cul- ture of the ramblers. Olve credit where credit Is due— Mention Bichantf. ROOTED CUTTINGS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Gloria, Pacific Su- preme, Dr Enguehard, PoUy Rose, $1.00 per 100. White and Yellow Bonnaffon, Chrysolora, Chaj. Razer, $1.25 per 100. Ramapo, $2.00. SWEET ALYSSUM, 2}i-in., blooming plants. $l.7S per 100. SALVIA, iBonfire, strong plants 2H-in. pou, $2.00 per 100. COLEUS, 15 varie- pots, $6.00 per 100. STOCKS. i.OO per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, ;, $12.00 per 100 VANKIRK FLORAL CO., ATCO. N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the ] Kill the Moles, But Save Their Skins Owing to the gradually decreasing number of wild fur bearing animals, mole skins have found a ready market and are now valuable commercially ac- cording to Farmers' Bulletin 583, De- partment of Agriculture. It is signifi- cant of the lack of attention to small business matters, however, that Ameri- can moleskins are not quoted or offered on tlie markets. All the skins used by American furriers are imported from Euroi)e. Auction lists of fur dealers in London show that more than 3,000,000 moleskins were sold in 1911, 1912, amd 1913. A small lot of American mole- skins secured by the Biological Survey, D. S. Department of Agriculture, was prepared and made up by an expert fur- rier wiho pronounced them in every re- spect equal or superior to European skins. It seems likely, therefore, that a new industry aifiounting to many thou- sands of dollars annually mia^it be de- veloped in this country. WWte, ^eUow, P?n£,° CYCLAMEN Best strain, separate or assorted colors, 2-in. Sc., 2H-in. 5'Ac.. 3-in. 8c. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and FRINGED, 2-in. 2Jic., GIGANTEA, 2-in. 2Hc. TOLEDO GREENHOUSE American Wheelbarrows in England In talking recently with a Bradford merchant of builders' supplies, etc., who obtains American wieelbarrows from a Manchester importer, the statement was made that owin» to the fact that wheel- wrights in England will not trouble to make wheelbarrows, except when they are short of other work, there is a good sale for Ajnerican wheelbarrows. They are well spoken of, being made of good wood, and selling at a reasonable price. They are imported knocked down, the retailer having merely to fasten them together with a few Ixilts, screws, and nails. One feature, however, is criti- cized, and that is that the wooden shafts are not hollowed out, as are the English ones, so as to afford a good comfortable grip. The statement was made that if tihe American manufacturer would only attend to that detail the English wheel- barrows would never be asked for. 25-35% Opr ON Bedding Plants We are not going to wait until the season is ooer before reducing our prices. Send your orders in at once. The stock is right. We can ship promptly. See our ado. in The Exchange of May 23rd. page 1 273. You will see how much money you are saving. Cannes Alphonse Bouvier Madame Crozy Queen Charlotte Charles Henderson Florence Vaughan Richard Wallace Venus President McKinley Alsace, Etc. 4-inch, beautiful stock, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000 King Humbert, choice, $7.00 per 100 Coleus Verschaffeltii Joseph's Coat Fireflame Golden Bedder Palmerston Queen of the West Fire Brand Butterfly Messey Schultz Victory, Etc. Heavy, 23^-inch, $2.00 per 100, $18.30 per 1000 Brilliancy Coleus ^-inch, $6.00 per^ wo^ 2^-inch, ss.oo Geraniums S. A. Nutt Roseleur Jean Viaud J. Oberle Mme. Landry Mme. Recamier Perkins La Favorite Victor Grossett Tiffin, Etc. 4-inch, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 Madame Salleroi Geraniums, choice, 2J^-inch, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 Scarlet Sage p°" Variegated Periwinkle 3-inch, $2.50 per 100; 4-inch, S4.( per 100 4-inch, long vine, $8.00 per 1( Lobelias Phlox Cosmos Marigolds, '^^Xir" Zinnias Verbenas Parlor Ivy Ageratums Snapdragon, ,,S,,, ch, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 4-inch, choice, $5.00 per 100 Double Fringed Petunias Heliotrope 3-inch, $4.00 per 100 Variegated Funkias 3-inch, $6.00 per 100 I^IIBlIbll ivy J20.00 per 100 AmpelopSiS Veitchii Extra heavy, $20.00 per 100 Ampelopsis Engelmanni ^''*'''' '"=^^y; j^-inch, $20.00 XXX heav In good assortment, 6-inch, $25.00 per 100 Boxwood ^'i?i^"'''Y' l^l?:''"'^'f^-'^P"J°'^- S15-00 per 100; Thaddeus N. Yates & Co. ML AIRY, PHILADELPHM, PA. Write them you read thi3 adTt. in the Exchange 1392 The Florists' Exchange Palms Heacock^s Fems wholesale: price list KENTIA FORSTERIANA Leavea In. high Each Dor. 6-8 28-30 $1.00 $12.00 6 34-36 1.50 18.00 MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA tr tub Plants In. high Each I. 4intub 36 $2.60 1. 4intub 40-42 4.00 6-5}^ ft 10.00 6M-6ft 12.60 6 ft., heavy 16.00 7-8 ft 20.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII 28-30 1.50 34-36 2.50 36-38 3.00 42-45 4.00 45 to 48, very heavy.. 6.00 48 to 54, very heavy.. 6.00 6 ft., very heavy 8.00 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI 9-in. tub, 4-ft. spread I . tub, 18 inches high, 24-in. spread 2. 0 ^ 9-in. tub, 5-ft. spread HOME-GROWN, STRONG, CL£AN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look as up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO.TSr Wyncote. Pa station \ JENKINTOWN . In the EschsDge 100, $25.00 per 1000. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2>i-in. stock, in largest and b«t assortment. $3.00 per 100, 6000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. GOCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. EiceUent 2Ji-in. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per doz., $10.00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Strong, clean, thrifty stock, in any quantity, all ready for larger pots. 3-in., $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per STRONG ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEEDLINGS. ^=ady for potting. $1.00 per 100, $7.50 per 1000. AU '^B PTERIS ANDERSONl Queen of the Pterii family. A vCstinct. beautiful prettily undulated^ FERNS FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY s. Booking orders now to be ready for delivery June 15. My I filfed^i" Prices as follows; Packed for shipment per express, $1.00 p 100 clumps. $9.50 per 1000; $8.50 p 1000 in 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in flats, $1.25 per B, (110 clumps); 50 flats or more, $!.( ''" ° ' ASPARAGUS B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, 1[RS[Y CITY, N. ). Reciprocity — Saw It In the Blxcbange from a Table Fern Plant. Strong, 2>i- in. plants. $1.50 per doi., »10.00 per 100. J. F. ANDERSON. Short HMIS, N. J. FERN SPECIALIST Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We sMp by express during July and Augurt, •took ready for2}^-mch pota in flats of about 110 dumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat. 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Packing included. Order now while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for Illustrated Folder. McHUTCHISON & CO. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Reciprocity— Saw it In t K Terns in riats All the best sorts with Cyrtomium Faleatuzn, and Aspidliun Tsussimense, 110 dumps n a flat, also a few in 2K-in. pots, at $25.00 per 1000, and ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus in 3-in. pots. EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave , West Hoboken, N. J. Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange FERNS in FLATS In an the bot and har<£e>t rarictin, readj for fliiipinent from June lAth to Sept Uu POINSETTIAS From 2^-m. pots. Orclcn booked now for July and August delivery at «5.00 per 100* $4ft.OO per 1000. THOMAS P. CHMSTENSEN Short Hills^N.J. Write them yon read thin adTt. In the Bhtchangp Fruits 6f Vegetables Under Glass WM. TURNER. Price $5.00 A. T. Do L,a Mare Printing and PubHahlns Co., Ctd 2 to • Duan* Stnat. N«w York n New England States j Providence, R. I. Memorial Day business was a disap- pointment to many of the growers and retailers in the way that ceme.tery bou- quets sold. Magnolia wreaths sold from $1 to $5 and took tihe place of many orders that formerly called for the ceme- tery bouquet. Flowers were plentiful ; indeed stock was a glut on the market, many of the growers ha-ping a surplus. Ilhe Maplehurst Greenhouses, Inc., were chartered May 28 by William C. Praitt and Stuart G. Pratt of Wanwick, and William W. H. iCannion and Charles B. Gannon of Proyidence, with capital stock fixed at $50,000. The firm will be located at Longmeadow, and intends grow _ ,. fiowers. Miss Annie Peckham's greenhouses on Carpenter St. were damaged by an un- manageable automobile. Andi-etw Olsen of Riverside, has pur- chased two and one half acres of land near the site of the old Vanity Fair grounds, and intends to build several greenhouses by Fall. Macnair the Florist made use of the front cover of the Saturday Evening Post la<-t week, having his name inserted by a loual printer on the blank tag that was attached to a pot of Hyacinths, and distributed five hundred copies of the same over the city. Joseph Koppleman took posession of the Olsen greenhouses of Riverside this week, ajnd has has force of men getting things cleaned up. W. A. B. Bridgeport, G>nn. The bedding plant trade here is pretty well over. A number report a shortage of Geraniums as usual, especially red, w"hile other bedding stock is fairly plen- tiful. There has been plenty of ceme- tery work, which has kept a good many busy. The weather of late has been very dry, and is telling someivliat on all out- side stock. Memorial Day trade was better than last year in many ways, and all the trade report excellent sales. There was plenty of cut flower stuff. At James B. Beach's, all hands have been t>usy, and some very fine funeral orders wore turned out. He had the plants rto furnish for the City Hall Park. Park Gardens and Plosver Shop of Main St., report excellent Memorial Day sales, better than ever, with a large number of orders for planting graves, etc. This firm also had several fine fu- neral designs recently. Geo. Pflomm, of Barnum ave., and Julius Reck, of Brooklawn, had fine Me- morial Day trade, large quantities of bouquets being disposed of, and bedding plants are cleaning out in fine shape. Mallett, Cockfield & Co., though only a short tune in the florists' business, are kept constantly active. They still have a large force of men on outside work. Robt. Hawkins of Main St., was also busy and has several wedding orders for the near future. At James Horan & Son's, Memorial Day trade was the best ever. The bed- ding plant trade has also beeB fine. John Reck & Son of Main st, had good business, funeral work here being very good. G. C. Bouton & Son, Myrtle ave., never had better business, large numbers of bedding plants and bouquets' being disposed of. Several weddings were fur- nished for recently. F. E. B. Pawtucket, R. I. The run on all kinds of cut flowers, bouquets and plants was very heavy for Memorial Day trade. The majority of dealers report stocks entirely sold out. Pans of Geraniums sold readily from 75c. to $2.50 a pan. Pansies at 40c. a basket also sold well. Large numbers of Magnolia and Galax wreaths were disposed of ranging in prices from $1.50 to $5. The call for bouquets was very brisk and the supply fell short on the demand for cut flowers. H. W. Taylor of the Boston Fertilizer Co. called on the trade during the week and reported large numbers of orders taken for humus. Alonzo Vose, Main St., Woonsocket, had an exceptionally good business for Memorial Day. BUSHY FERNS Good sized plants from 3-inch pots, at $6.00 per 100. ferns in 2-inch pots an sold. R. G. Hanford, ^^Tn':"- Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange KENTIAS STAIGfR & MllNDWiUR. 1940 W. ZZd St. LOS ANGELES CAL Bench Bostons Fine stock, $15.00 per 100. THE CARL HAGENBURGER CO. Scottii Ferns Nice, clean, 6-in. stock, $4.00 per doz. HENRY ENGLER THE HOME OF THE SCOnil FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND EAST 45th STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Glye credit where credit te doe — MenHon Brehanxe Boston Ferns, l&ls^'^'^i^. 2J^inch, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. WhitmaniCompacla,^^iS?b!§Sg per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, "^^7^^" Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Exchange CECIL BROWN ^'^£Li"«'o^VKS: us 2-in. pots, ready for iliift. . . ttockj! tl.60 per lOa VINCA Varleftata. 4-iii., lOc.; 3-iii.. 6c.; 3-m.. 2e. ENGLISH IVY. 4-in.. 10c. Cub wnh order, please. J. W. C. Sealy, Lynbrook, L I., N. Y. GERMAN IVY 2 to 214-inch, IJ^c. to 2c. each. Very strong and stocky. S. E. PROSSER - Warreosburgh, N. Y. Write them yoa read this advt. In the Bxchange 5000 Smilax Plants X X strong From 2^-m. pots, $2.50 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. C. W. THOMPSON 15 Totowa Ave., PATERSON, N. J. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange . rooted cuttings. »l.zo ■ per 100. CHRYSANTHE- MUMS, Golden Glow. Pacific Supreme, tl.OO per 100. Gl . . __ . Nutt, Doyle, rooted cutOogs, $1.00 per 100. $9.00 per lOOO.a COLEUS, 5 vars; MARGUERITES, CARNATIONS, VERBENAS, EGG PLANTS, $1.60 per 100. PLANT LIST FREE. E. A. WALLIS @ CO.. Berlin. N.J. . Write tbem yon remd tills adn. In tli< BzcbaiC* The Florists' Exchange 1393 Aster Plants Astennums, Semple' s,Comet, Queen of the Market, Lady Roosevelt, Invincible. Fine plants from field; grown from selected seed; all in sepa- rate colors, 12.50 per 1000; 5000 for $10.00. Stocks, Salvia, Dusty Millers, Vinca variegata, A^^^^^J.-^ Sprengeri and Asparagus piumosus 2J^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Ahutilnn Eclipse. Strong, $5.00 per 100. Out of 23^-inch, in bloom, strong, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Tannac strong plants, best CannaS, varieties, outSJ^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Beets, Cab- bage and Kohl Rabi Strong field plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. Sweet Potato and Tomato Plants Strong, $1.50 per 1000. Cauliflower Plants Early Snowball, $2.50 per 1000. J.C.Schmidt, BRISTOL, PA. HARDY PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTING Pot-Ero\vn stock is much better than field-grown Lanceolata Grandi- flora S0.40 S3.00 HARDY PINKS, mixed colors 40 3.00 HARDY 'MUMS, red, pink and yeilow 50 4.00 LYCHNIS Cliaicedonica 50 4.00 VERONICA LongifoUa Subsessiiis .75 6.00 PHYSOSTEGIA Virglnica. Extra fine ' 40 3.00 Stock limited; if sold out will return your remit- Cash with order, please. W. E. KING, Little Silver, N. i. Plantsand Cuttings HeiiotTope, 2Ji-in. pot.. »1.7B per 100, »15.00 per 1000. Coleus, Red and YeUow, also Mixed, rooted cuttings, 50c. per 100; 2)i-in. pots. »1.60 per 100. Lobelia, dwaif double, rooted cuttings, S1.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 2Ji-in. pots, S1.75 per 100, »16.00 per 1000. Feverfew, Gem, 2)4-ia. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vincaa, 2J^-in. pots, »2.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $4.60 per 100; 4-m. pots, S8.00 per 100. Agera- tum, blue. 2}i.in. pots, $1.60 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3-in., strong, $3.00 per 100; Plumosa, 3.in., $6.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in.. $8.00 per 100. Achyranthes Lindeni, 2>i-in. pots, $1.50 per 100. English Ivy, rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. TradescanHa (Wandering Jew), in three varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. J. E. FELTHOUSEN IMVan Vranken Ave.. SCHBNECTADY. N Y BELLAMY BROS. FLORISTS 319 Onondaga Ave., SYRACUSU. Y. Give credit where credit la due— Mention Exchange NEW ENGLAND STATES- Continued The Greaton Nursery has received a large consignment of Azalea pontica. Charles Lapham, Fales st., Central Falls, reports an , exceedingly good trade for Memorial Day. The New Idea store disposed of a large quantity of plants and Magnolia wreaths. C. A. K. Newport, R. I. There are signs of life at A. T. Bun- yard's and Wadley & Smythe's BeUevue ave. stores, where the Gibson Bros, have kept open all Winter, finding business there quite satisfactory. Alexandek MacLellan. Hartford, Conn. Memorial Day was one never to be forgotten, but as the heroes of the Span- ish War and the veterans of '61 are pass- ing along, the line is getting thinner each year and the call for flowers is increas- ing. There will no doubt be more call year after year. The call for Carnations was very great and a good many, of the local florists bought in New York and Boston. Roses were very plentiful ow- ing to the week of hot weather before the 30th. On Memorial Day the weather was beautiful and we did not have a drop of rain. The Rose Gardens at Elizabeth Park are looking grand and in about thre« weeks more will be in their prime. The School Gardens ait Colt's Park were apporitioned on Memorial Day, and although it was a holiday the children were there to get their plots of .ground. Alex. Hallgren of Wilson, had some good Geraniums and still is bringing in some Al stock. John R. Coombe of West Hartford, Conn., had some good stock for the 30th ; his Sweet Peas were and are hard to beat, with fine long stems and good clean stock. That bad leg of his does not im- prove and it looks as if it will be a long time before he can run a foot race. Joseph F. Coombs of the firm of John Coombs, Main St., this city, was down to -New York the past few days, returning on the 2d. A. A. Schweitfepger, heretofore of 122.5 Main St., has moved to 1413 Main st. and will have an uptodate store ; in fact, it will be the only one of its kind in the North End. The Flower Shop, 18 Maple ave., (George McClunie's branch store) is cer- tainly taking hold in good shape, and although no doubt will have to rest through the Summer months like all the others, will not get much rest as per T>r6sent indications. It is opposite the Hartford Hospital. Page F. Potter's Anna Mohr was ai town paper recently. Mr. Potter is of the Bon Ton Flower Shop. We all wish him happiness. Gus De Flong of the Linden had an exceptionally good (trade on Memorial Day, and had a beautiful stock to select from. Andy WelcOi of Asylum st. had a most uptodate stock, and was exception- Geo. G. McCldnie. Rutland, Vt. Memorial Day will be long remembered by the florists in this section, for the de- mand for cut flowers and bouquets was greater than the supply. The weather throughout the week re- mained ideal. The push for all kinds of bedding stock in the last two weeks has made the green- houses look very desolate. FiTZ. Springfield, Mass. Business has been very satisfactory ith L, H. Butts. Pasadena st. Both idoor plants and nursery stock has eared out very fast at good prices. Worcester, Mass. — Oar] Everberg of WnbuTn has bougbt the shop of C. L. Midsley & Co. at 209 Main St. Mr. Midgley will continue to act as manager for a time, and will retain the conserva- tories. THE TIME TO PLACE ORDERS for stock you will need in June, July and August IS RIGHT NOW! Her. . few things you will be sure to need before long : CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 2i^-in., $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 3-in., S8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconlca and Chinensis. 23^-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 2H-in., $14.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire Cincinnati. 2}4-m., $17.50 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine. 2M-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. 2H-iii., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FERN FLATS. All varieties, $2.00 per flat; 10 flats, $17.50. PRIMULA Obconlca Gigantea Seed. Separate colors, 90c. per 1000. PRIMULA Chinensis Fimbriata Seed. 90c, per 1000. CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora and Semi-Dwarf Seed. 50c. per tr. pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English Strain. In separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, German Strain. $6.00 per 1000. (Both of the highest strain obtainable.) PANSY SEED. Giant Flowering Prize Florist Mixture. As good a strain as can be obtained at the highest price. • 50c. per tr. pkt.; $1.50 per M oz.; $5.00 per oz. If in need of Roses, Carnations and Chrysan- themums— write us. We can take good care of all orders placed with us. A postal will bring you our catalogue. Let us hea from you. S. S. SKIDELSKY 6. CO. 1004 Betz BIdg. -:- PHILADELPHIA, PA. 500,000 Carnations production of Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Our ( verv finest stock. The rooted cuttings we arc now ag are superior to moat 2-in. stock sent out. Will be glad to send you It what It is. All cuttines from stock plants grown for ci " e. We also have some cnoicc potted stock for April, May Place your orders ahead for potted stock if you want to b Enchantress. Light pink. . J3.C ^wEite.. 3.00 25.00 35.t , Enchantress. Rosepink.. 3.00 25.00 35.00 White Wonder Mrs. G. W. Ward. Pink... 3.00 25.00 35.00 | Rosette. Dark pink; fii Enchantress. Order* get anything c i $35.00 Smith & Gannett, QErSEVA, IV. V. CARNATIONS F.DMtNEKSSONSCO. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA PERIWINKLE. 4-in. pots, $10.00 perlOO. CANNAS. Leading varieties, 3-in. pots, S3.00 per 100; King Humbert, $7.00 per per 100. COLEUS, Golden Redder, Verschaf- feltii. Queen Victoria and Fancy Varieties, $3.00 per 100. BEGONIA Luminosa, Prima Donna, .3-in., S5.00 per 100. COBEA Scandens. 4-in., $7.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. CHARLES ZIMMER Florist, [WEST COLIINGSWOOD, N. J Eeclproclty — Saw it li " " *" ' The New Carnation "Alice" A beautiful shade o! CLEAR, BLUSH PINK, midway between Gloriosa and Enchantress. A Marvellous Bloomer Will be disseminated Season 1914-16. PETER FISHER, ^^klt SPLIT CARNATIONS Qdekly, MiSy aud ciieaply mud«d. Nb tools rc<|Dired Pillsbury Carnation Staple PatanCed laos 3006 for $1.00 postpaid I. L. PILLSBURT QALESBtRG, ILL. 1394 The Florists' Exchange Xanthosoma Marshalli Xanthosoma Illustris Front Row The florist - „ . ^ <■ of the best bedding plants out. X. Marshalli is a dark metaUic green, 4 to 5 ft high. X. Illustris has a rich puiplish, velvety shading over the leaf that makes not secure a?stockToffthese grand new plants misses one " " '' grei ' ■ - " leai it very attractive. 13^ to 3 ft. high. The Wonderful Dasheen is another of the Elephant Ear family that is tar superior to the old Caladium Esculentum; makes smaller bulbs but many more leaves. We are prepared to furnish started plants of either of the above three novelties at $2.50 per 100, express paid. Let us send you 100, one-third of each variety; if you want larger-sized plants we can supply them at $5.00 per 100. If you didn't read our CANNA PLANT AD. in issue of April 25th, look it up or ask us to mail you price list. One hundred varieties to choose from at half the prices others are going to ask you, and we pay the express and they don't. Which do you think it will pay you to buy ? A trial will convince you. HEDYCHIUM, or BUTTERFLY LILY. The sweet-scented, pure white flower that grows much like a Canna is going to be a popular favorite. You ought to try some of them; only $2.50 per 100 for strong, started plants. When you can show them in bloom your customers will be crazy about them ; as fragrant as a Gardenia. Write us at once and send a check for amount of your order and we will pay the express. DEER PARK, ALABAMA L. H. READ & CO. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. ^f^^^^kl^ifi^^^ 50c Good bushy plants, about three-quarters ''advanced, 2}4-m., for planting out, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVY. 3-in., OT.OO per lOOO. 1. WILLIAM COLFLESH'S SONS ^/"i^i^'r 53rd Street and Woodland Avenue. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange ORCHIDS We oHer, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. Per PUnt CATTLEYA Pm Plant . $1.50 to $3.00 Perdvaliana $1.00 to $2.00 . 1.50 to 5.00 Mendelil 1.50 to 3.00 . 1.00 to 2.00 Speciosissima 1.50 to 3.00 . 1.00 to 2.00 Gigas Sanderlana.. 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 We can supply original case Io« as received for very attractive prices. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. We can also supply smaUer planu (SE- LECTED) for attractive figures and invite your correspondence. MILTON lA CONSERVATORIES, Providence. R. I. CATTLEYA Labiata Labia ta Warner! Mossiae Gaskelliana OliCHIDS arrived, in splendid condition; CATTLEYA Trianae, from a very good distxi " " "iliana C. Moaslae C. Schroederae C. Perdvaliana JOHN DeBUCK. p. 0. Box n SECAUCUS. NEW JERSEY. ORCHIDS Largest Importers. Exporters, Growers and Hybridists In the ivorld. SANDERe ilioTi^b and 258 Broadway. Room 721, New York City WM. TRICKER Water Lilies Now Is the Season for Planting No better stock of Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Nelumbiums, etc. VINCA MINOR AUREA (Hardy Golden Myrtle) Very desirable for beds, borders, vases, etc. Strong 3-in pot plants, $8.00 per 100 Arlington, N.J. Water Lily Specialist I CONTENTS I A Chance to Start in Business 1412 4. Florist Off the Beaten Track 13 8S American Peony Society 1396 American Sweet Pea Society 1396 Baltimore to Boston Next August. . .1397 Boddington, A. T. (Portrait) 1398 Boslcoop, Holland 139o Bougalnvilleas, Basket Trained (Illus.) 1399 Catalogs Received 13 SI Chrysanthemum Society of Americal396 Clnli^ and Societies: Oyster Bay Hort Soc; Lancaster Co. Florists' Club; Newport Hort Soc 1414 Florists' Club of Philadelphia 1396 Forsythia suspensa. New Form of.. 1395 Hews & Co., Damage by Fire at (Illus.) 1399 Horticultural World, A Lively Month in the 1396 MarSet, Review of tlie 1415 Meetings and Exhibitions, Coming.. 1389 IMiaale Atlantic States 1409 Moles. Kill the 1391 New Eng-land States 1392 Ninth-Story Window, From a 1397 Nursery Dept. (Illus.).. 1387 Obituary : Miller, E. Albin: Schmalzel, Hans; Van Teylingen, H 1397 Pacific Coast Dept 1426 Pests. Imported 1411 Propagation. Summer, of Trees and Shrubs 1388 Question Box .1424 Rat Exterminators 1413 Readers' Views Our 1398-1399 Betailer, The (Illus.): Retailers' Round Table— The Sun- day Closing Movement; Co-op- eration in Advertising; The Week's Illustrations; Memorial Day in Chicago; Cheap Stock in Chicago; Flowers Instead of Flags; Sunday Closing 1400-1405 5. A. P. and O. H., Registrations .. .1395 Seed Trade Eeport 1376 Southern States 1382 Sweet Pea Studies 1381 Tour in Europe, A Little 1405 Tour in the South, A 1398 Trade Notes: Austin 1382 Batavia 1411 Boston 1418 Bridgeport 1392 Buffalo 1409 Chicago 1421 Cincinnati 1423 Dayton 1422 Deer Park 1383 Detroit ,..1422 Dixiegrams 1383 Pulton 1411 Hartford 1393 Houston 1382 Kalamazoo 1425 Kansas City 1423 Knoxville 1382 Louisville 1383 Milwaukee 1425 Montgomery 1382 Nashville 1382 New Orleans 1383 Newport 1393 New York 1417 New York State Notes 1411 Ohio State Notes 1411 Oswego 1411 Pawtucket 1392 Philadelphia 1420 Pittsburgh 1420 Providence 1392 Rutland 1393 San Francisco 1426 Syracuse 1410 Troy 1409 Wasliington 1384 Wilkes-Barre 1396 Trade Notes. General 1413 Uncle Sam's Seed 1381 Week's Meetings, The 1396 ■Week's ■Work, Tie: 1390-1391 Ready next week Revised, entirely reset and up-tc-daie Commercial Violet Culture A TREATISE ON THE GROWING AND MARKETING OF VIOLETS FOR PROFIT By DR. B. T. GALLOWAY Dean of the Department of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Third edition. Price, $1.50 by mail. Gives every detail ;ess. Superbly Beds, Bunching the .luwcio, muMug for Shipment, etc. Numerous illustra- tions showing the character of the more important diseases are also given. Ele- gantly printed on heavy enameled paper, and bound in flexible covers of royal purple and gold. A.T.D[LAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO.ltd. ISe Book of Water Gardening This work eupersedea all other books that have previously beeD written on the subject of aquatics and their surroundings, and gives in full detail all the practical in- formation necessary to the selec- tion, grouping and successful cul- tivation of aquatic and other plants required m the making of a Water Garden and its environ- ments, and covering all conditions from that of the amateur with a few plants m tubs to the large estate or park. By PETER. BISSET Experts Aquaticulturisl. Beautifully printed on heavy enameled paper, and profusely illustrated with one hundred and twenty halftones, seventeen dia- grams and two double page plates. Price Postpaid, $2,SO A.T. DEUMAREPTG.&PUB.CO.Ud. 2 1o 8 Duane St., New York The Florists' Exchange 1395 j List of Advertisers j I Index to Stock Advertised Advance Co 1424 Albany Cut Flower Ex- change, Inc., The. 1414 Albert & Davidson. . 1425 Allen, J. K 1416 Am. Spawn Co. 1379 Amer. Wooden Ware .1421 Anderson, J. Anderson, S. A.^. Angermuellei ^ .1392 .1400 Geo. H. 1412 AphineMfg.Co 1423 Afmcs. H. W 1412 Aschmann Bros 1413 Aschraann, Godfrey. 1414 Ashley, Ernest 1400 Aumer. Dierks & Aren- wald 1412 Badoley, Rjedel & Meyer 1416 Baker, The Florist... 1404 Baldwin Florist 1404 Barrett, The Florist. 1404 Barrows & Son, H. H.1392 Baur & Steinkamp. . . 1381 Bayersdorler & Co., H. Dorner & Sons Co., F. Ebbinge & Van Groos Edwards' Folding EichhoU, Henry 1381 Eisele, C 1390 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . 1374 Langjahr. A.H 1416 Langc, H. F. A 1404 Leedle Floral Co.... 1384 Lemon Oil Co 1423 Leonard Seed Co. . . . 1379 Leuly, Emil. Reade&McKenna..l426 Read & Co., L.H.... 1394 Reed & Keller. ...1410-12 Reinberg, Peter 1420 Rice Co., M 1412 Riebe, F. C 1414 Riley. E.W........ 1413 Ritcliy, F. VS LittleBeld, Florist. . .1404 Lockland Lumber Co. _. __ __ 1424 Robinson & Co.. H. M, London Flower Shop 1403 Lord & Burnham Co. 1428 Ludwig Floral Co., E. 1413 Elliott, R. . M. Beckett, W. C. , LX Co., The 1401 Benjamin, S. G 1380 Engler, Henry. Erne&Klingel 1420 Eskesen, Frank N. . .1413 Esler.JohnG 1412 Eyres, Florist 1400 Felthouscn. J. E. . . .1393 Fiedler & Co.. A. G.. 1400 Fisher. Peter 1393 Fletcher & Co., F. W. 1375-1421 Florists' Hail Assn ..1412 Flower Shop, The... 1403 " ■ - ■ Mfg Co. Berger & Co., H. H. Berning, H. G I4^u Bertermann Bros. Co. 1401 Bidwell & Fobes. . . . 1379 Black, Son & Co., Jos. H 1386 Blackistone. Z. D. . . 1404 BlatchlcyCo., The..l401 roley Unhs. Ford.'^M.'cV. Ford. Wm " 1374 Fottler. Fiske. Raw .1403 LuttonCo.,Wm. H..1427 MacNiff Hort. Co., The 1379 Mader, Paul 1389 Madsen & Christensen 1389 Marshall & Co., W. E. 1374 May, L.L.&CO....1420 McCallum Co.. The.l41S McCIunie, Geo. C. .1401 McManraon.J.J 1401 McManus, James. . . 1417 Mears, Wm 1390 Menand,L 1400 1427 Mette, Henry 1379 Meyer, Chas.F 1374 Michel! & Co., Henry Robinson Co. (Inc.) H.M 1416 Rock Flower Co., W.1401 Roehrs Co., Julius. . . 1413 Roemer, Fred 1379 Rogers, E. C 1390 Rolker & Sons, A 1374-1421 Rosemont Gardens. .1402 Rosery Flower Shop. 1400 Routzahn Seed Co. . 1376 Royal Glass Works. . 1426 Rupp, John F 1374 Russin&HanHing...l410 Salter Bros 1403 Saltford - The.. Sambrook I 1384-89- Marguerlt Asparagus 1377-79-80-81-84-85- 1389-90-91-93-1413 Asters 1374-78- 1384-90-93-1413-14 Azaleas.' .'.'.'. '.'.1374-79-86 Bay Trees 1374-86 Begonias 1374-76- 1381-84-8,5-89-90-92- 1.393-1413-14 Berberis 1386 Bleeding He^ Mignonette 1377 Montbretias 1374 Moonvine. . . 1384-1413-14 Mushropm Spawn. . . 1379 Ornamental Trees. ...1374 1386 Palms. . . 1374-79-92-1413- Pansies.. . .1374-76-79-81- Petunias.'. ',1384-89-90-91- 1413-14 Phlox Phoenix . . . Physotegia. Huckleberry Foliagel410- 1412 Insecticides 1422-23 Irrigation 1424 Laurel 1410-12 Laurel Festooning. .1410- Laurcl Wreaths....l410-12 Lemon Oil 1423 Leucotha: Sprays. . . 1410- 1411-12-19 Magnolia 1412 Manure 1422 Nico-Fume 1423 Nikoteen 1422 Nikotiana 1423 Pecky Cypress. . . 1424-25 Pins 1412 Pipe 1408-25-27 Pipe Fittings.. 1408-25-27 Plantlife 1423 Pots 1421 Pumps 1426 Shower Sprays 1426 Soot 1423 Sphagnum Moss.. . . 1410- Sander & Son. . Sauter, A Schlatter &'So: SchIing,Max.. Schmiat.J.C. Poinsettia Primulas.. Bulbs 1373-74- 1375-76-78-79-80-81 Caladiums 1374-78- Privet Cuttings 1385-1413 — • ■ • Calceolaria 1377 1374-77-93 Sheet Moss. Tubs 1421 Twentieth Century Arm..., 1426 Vases 1373-1409 Ventilating Apparatus 1424-25 Ventilators 1424-25 Vermine 1423 Wants 1406-07-08 Wholesale Florists. . 1414- 1415-16-17-18-19-20 Wild Smilax... 1410-11- 12 Wreaths.. .1409-10-11-12 Freeman Orchid Co.. 14 13 Friedman, Florist. . . 1400 Friedman, J. J 1423 Fries, Jacob A 1413 Froment, H. E 1417 Galvin. Thos. F... 1400-3 GasserCcJ. M....1400 Gibbons, the Smilax .1374 Michell's Seed Hous, .1424 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 1410 California Florist.... 1404 Camp Conduit Co.. .1426 Man, Giblin & Co Gove, The Florist. , Graham & Son. A... 1400 Greater N. Y. Florists' Ass'n 1417 Grey Co., Thos. J . . . 1378 Gude Bros. Co 1404 GuntherBros 1417 Guttman & Raynor. Hagenburger Co., The Carl Hall & Robinson .... 1402 Hanford, R. G 1392 Hart, Geo. B.... 14 10- 12 Hatcher. John C... 1400 Heacock Co.. Jos ... . 1392 Heinecken. Otto. . . . 1386 HeissCo 1400 Henderson & Co.. A. 1376 HenshawS Fenrich.1415 Michelsen & Co 1386 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 1410 Michler Bros. Co. ... 1401 Millang. Chas 1417 Mills, The Florist, Inc. 1401 Miltonia Cons 1394-1413 Minge Floral Co., The 1402 Minneapolis Floral Co. 1401 Mitchell, John R. . . . 1413 Moninger Co., John C 1426 Moore, Hentz cSi Nash 1417 Moore Seed Co 1374 Mullanphy, Florist. . 1404 Murray, Samuel 1401 Myer, Florist 1403 Myers & Samtman. . 1384 Nagel, Rudolph 1413 Na&ik,A 1390 Nason, L. B 1417 Schwake & Co. Chas 1379 Scott. John 1392 Sealy, J. W. C 1392 Sharp. Partridge & Co. 1426 Shaw. Henry V 1416 Shellroad Gnhs 1378 Sheridan, Walter F.. 1417 Siebrecht, Geo. C. ..1417 Sim, Wm 1389 Skidelsky & Co., S. S. 1393 Skinner Irrigation Co. 1424 Slinn. B. S., Jr 1417 Slinn, Clarence 1417 Smith, Henry 1401 Smith & Co., E.D... 1381 Smith & Fetters Co . 1400 Smith & Gannett.. . .1393 Smith & Hemenway.1425 Smith.P.J 1417 SmithCo..W.&T...1386 Snyder & Co., B. A.. 1418 m. Californi; 1412 California Privet Cut- 1403 tings 1386 1393 Candytuft 1377 1400 Cannas 1373-78- 1401 1381-84-85-89-90-91-93- 1390-92 Centaurea....l390-93-1414 Chrysanthemui 1384-85-89-90-91-92-93- Chrysanthemum Cut- tings.... 13Sl-84-,S5 89- 1390-91-92-93-1413 cSle'tis.'.'. ...13.86-90-1414 1303-1414 .1.384. 89-90-91- 1392-93-141.3-14 1413-1 ioT^ i&Son, L., .1392 Childs. John Lewis . Chinnick.W.J 1413 Christensen. Thos. P.1392 Qark Centrifugal Pump Co 1426 Clark. Florist 1404 Clarke's Sons. David CoMesh's Sons, J. Wm. .1423 Highland Park Green- Hilfin Iros 1421 Comelis, Arthur.. Coombs, Arthur 1381 Coombs, Florist 1401 Cousins, Jr., Leonard 1413 Cowee, W. J 1412 Cowen's Sons, N 1426 Coyle, James 1417 Craig Co.. Robt 1389 Crosby & Son. P.... 1421 Crouch. Mrs. J. W. 1400 Crowl Fern Co 1410 Crump. F. F 1400 Cunningham. Jos. H. CoTThe E. G 1383-1420 Hill Nursery Co.. Inc.. TheD 1386 Holland Nurs., The.. 1386 Hollywood Gardens. 1404 Holm & Olson 1404 Holton & Hunkel Co.l418 Home Correspondence School 1410 Hontsch Boiler Co.. .1427 Horan, E. C 1417 Howard, J. W 1422 Hudson Carbon Co. .1422 Idlewild Gnhs 1401 Igoe Bros 1410 Irwin, R. J. .1381-1406-07 Isbell,S.M.&Co...l379 Jackson & Perkins Co. 1386 Jacobs. S.& Son.... 1425 Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis Pub. Co., Inc.. The 1386 National Show Gar- dens 1378 Neidlinger, Jos. G. . .1412 Neuer & Hoffmann . . 1412 New England Florist Supply Co 1418 New York Stable Ma- nure Co 1422 Nicholas, Johns.... 1403 Nicotine Mfg. Co., The 1422 Niessen Co., The Leo 1419 Noe, L. M 1417 Oechslin, Ernest. . . . 1420 Oriental Seed Co., The 1379 Ouwerkerk, P 1386 Palmers Son, W. J.. 1400 Park Floral Co., The 1401 Parshelsky Bros 1426 State St. Gardens... 1390 Stoothoff Co., H. A. .1422 Storrs & Harrison Co. 1386 Stumpp.Geo.M 1403 Sturapp & Walters Co. 1374-1423 Syracuse Pottery Co.l421 Taylor, Edward J. . . 1384 Thompson & Co., C. B 1401 Thompson, C.W.... 1392 Thompson, W.W.... 1410 Thorburn & Co., J. M. 1376 Toledo Greenhouses. 1391 Totty, Chas. H 1382 Traendly & Schenck.1417 Tricker, Wm 1394 UnTted States "Cut Flower Co 1381-84 Van Assche, Frank. .1427 Van Gelderen. G. W.1386 Van Kirk Floral Co.. 1390 Vaughan's Seed Store 1376-78 \'avrous & Sons, J. F. 1412 Vick's Sons, James. . 1376 Cut Flow. 1412-14-15-16-17-18-19- 1420 Cycas Stems 1374-78 Cyclamen 1374-81-89- ^ ^ , , 1391-93-1414 Daffodils 1379 Daisies 1381-89-90 Dracajnas.. .1373-80-84- 13S9-90-1413-14 '1392-93-1413-14 Feverfew. . . . 1384-90-1414 Ficus 1389-1414 Forget-Me-Nots 1384 Fruit Plants 1374-86 Fruit Trees 1374-86 Fuchsias 1384-89- 1390-91-1413-14 Funkia 1391-1414 Genista 1390 Geraniums 1373-80- 1381-84-89-90-91-92-93. 1380-81-84-89-90- 1393-1413-14 Gladiolus 1374-76- 1378-79-80-81 Gloxinias 1376-78 Hardy Perennials.1376-86 Rhododendrons. . 1374-86 Roses 1373-74- 1379-81-82-83-84-85-86- 1391-93-1414 Rubber Plants. 1389-1414 Salvia 1384-90- 1391-93-1413-14 Scarlet Sage 1389-90- 1391-1413-14 Shizanthus 1377 Seeds 1374-76- 1377-78-79-81 Shrubs 1386 Smilax 1381-85-90-92 Snapdragon 1375-78- 1386-89-91-1413-14- Spiraas 1386 Stevia 1384-90 Stocks 1374-91-93 Spruce 1386 Tradescantia. . . 1384-] Vegetable Plants. . .1376- 1390-92-93-1414 Vegetable Seeds. . . . 1376- 1378-79 Verbenas 1384-89- 1390-91-92-1413-14 .1393 . 1373-80- Heliotropc. Co. John , E, B. 1391 Johnston. T. J. Cut Flower Exchange 1417 Dahlborn & Co., J. P. Daillcdouze Bros 1425 Keller'PotI Danker, Florist 1400 " Dann&Son,J.H. ..1390 Darbce. Florist 1404 DayCo.W.E 1404 DeamudCo.,J B...1420 .1376 Peckham Floral Co.. 1391 Vincent R. J Peirce, E. Allen 1421 Penn the Florist 1400 Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S 1419 Perry Buxton Doane Co 1427 Peters & Reed Pottery Co 1412 Pfaff& Kendall 1425 Philips Bros 1402 .1373-76 1386-90-94-1414 1379 1373-81- 1384-86-90-91-92-94- .1403 DeNave, Paul „ Den Ouden & Sons . . 1386 Dictsch Co.. A 1425 Diller. Caskey & Keen 1427 Dillon. J. L 1384 Dodd, Chas. H 1424 Dolansky. F.J 1418 Co.1403 Jones, H. T 1386 Joy Floral Co 1402 Kasting. Wm. F. Co.l373 Keller, John A 1401 "::.^'':~' Kentucky Tobaccf Prod. Co., The.... 1423 Kerr, The Florist.... 1401 KervanCo.,The....l412 Kessler, Wm 1416 Kilbourn & WiUiams.1413 King Construction Co. 1427 King. W. E 1393 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 1427 Kucbler. Wm. H....1417 Kuhlmann. H. H....1401 Lager & Hurrell 1413 Lange. A 1400 Pierce & Co 1400 Pierce Co., F. O 1426 Pierson, Inc., A. N. 1373-85 Pierson Co., F. R...1373 Pillsbury, I. L 1393 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 1418 Plantlife Co 1423 Poehlmann Bros. Co.l420 Pollworth Co.. C. C..1418 Potter Floral Co.... 1401 Prosser. S. E 1392 Quaker City Mach. Co 1426 Quidnick Gnhs. . .1381-90 Ramsburg. G. S 1378 Randall. A. L. Co. . . 1420 RandaU's Flower Shop 1404 Rawlings. Elmer 1413 Rawson The FIorist.1401 Wallis&Co.,E.A Walsh. AUrcd E....1418 Warburton. Florist. .1401 Wards Co. R.M... 1375 Warendorff, A 1403 Wax Bros 1400 Weber&Co.. C. S..1526 Weeber & Don 1374 Welch Bros. Co 1418 Weston. Henry 1413 West View Floral Co.l400 Wettlin Floral Co... 1380 Whilldin Pottery Co.l421 Whitted Floral Co. . . 1401 Whittier & Co., W. B. Whitton. Samuel. . , , 1413 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 1412 Winterson s Seed Store 1420 Wolfinger Florist 1402 Lantanas. Ulacs Lily Bulbs 1389-90 1374-86 1373-74- 1375-76-79-81 1373-74-75-76- Vines... Violets 1389 WalMowers 1390 Water Lilies 1394 Xanthosoma 1394 1423 1422 Aphis Punk 1422 Auctions 1379 Boilers 1424-26-27 Boxwood 1410-12-19 Carnation Staples . . . 1393 Cut Flower Boxes.. 1411 1412 Dagger Ferns 1410- Decorative Evergreens 1410-12-19 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses.... 1400- 1401-02-03-04-05 Envelopes 1412 Fancy Baskets 1409- 1410-12 Fancy Ferns.. .1410-11-12 Fertilizers. . . 1374-1422-23 Florists' Supplies. . . 1409- 1410-11-12 Flower Pots 1421 Fungine 1423 Galax Leaves. ...1410-11- Glass. 1426-27 Glass Cutters 1425 Glazing Points 1427 Greenhouse Bldg... 1424- 1425-26-27-28 Greenhouse Con Uly of the Valley... 1374- Lychnis. . Manetti. Maples. . 1424-25-26-27-28 Gutters 1427 Heaters 1424-25-26-27 Heating Appliances. 1424- 1425-26-27 Hot Bed Sash. 1424-25-27 List of Advertisers— Continued Woodrow & Marketos 1417 Woodruff & Sons. S D. ;&Co.. A. L, .1416 !, Florist 1404 ;.Jobn 1416 ;& Nugent.... 1403 For Index to Contents, See Opposite Page Society of American florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Department of Plant Registration Public notice is hereby given that Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York City, offer for registra- tion the Qeraniam Gen. Fanston. Any person objecting to the registration or the use of the name proposed, is re- quested to communicate with the sec- retary at once. Failing to receive ob- 'ion to the registration, the same will made three weelvs from this date. Raiser's Description: A "sport" from Geranium Double Gen. Grant. Habit and foliage same as the parent variety, flowers deep salmon. The United States Nursery Co., (S. W. Crowell. Manager.) Roseacres, Mis- sissippi, offers for registration the Bose Climbing Finlc .American Beauty. Any person objecting to the registration or the use of the proposed name, is re- quested to communicate with the sec- retary at once. Failing to receive ob- jection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. Raiser's Description: A sport from Climbing American Beauty. Identical with the parent in growth, foliage and general appearance, except the color, which is a deep pure pink. The variety is very floriferous. and the flowers maintain their color until the petals fall. As no objection has been received or filed to the registration of Lajliocat- tleya Tuttlea;. by Mrs. B. B. TutUe of Naugatuck, Conn., same becomes corn- May 29, 1914 JOHN YOUNG, Secy. Wiliies-Barre, Pa. We have recently added several new parks to our system, besides additional playgrounds. Our local community is very enthusiastic over its parks, and a larger appropriation is now fortlicoming. Chas. L. Seybold is supervisor of the Dept. of Public Safety Bureau of Public Parks. Wm. L. Connyngham has given the contract for several new greenhouses to J. Nolan, agent for the King Construc- tion Co., the cost of the new range is $5000. Beautiful weather and Memorial Day have brought the plant and cut iJower business up to the highest notch ever known here. The local seed stores enjoyed a big business all through the Spring. C. L. S. New Form of Forsythia suspensa iCuttings have been received at Wash- ington, D. C. by the oiBce of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, from Peking. China, of "A yariety of Golden Bell with larger flowers apparently, than the ordinary sort, commonly found in European and American gardens. It is very resistant to drought and able to stand a fair amount of alkali in the soil and is of special value to drier sections of the United States. Chinese name, 'Huamg shou tan.' " (Meyer's introduc- tion.) For distribution later. 1396 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED nH 1883 Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. . De La Mare Pt&"and"Pub. Co." Ltd., Proprietors. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, New York. A. T. De La Mare, president jind naging editor; Jas. H. Grifflth, address of this paper. Shi New York. Telephone, Beekn FBIirCIFAI^ BBANCE OFFICES 1, Cambridge, Mass. Engler, 4651 Lancaster Beir't'elephone, Belmont 412. __ . Chicago: James Mprton,_ 14.3,_No. Wabash ave.. - 307. Telephon Central 3487. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Beglstered Cable Adflress: Florex Newyork. AavertiBlng.— Copy should reach New York office '"d^u ane Street, for Nos. 1697, on Tuesday sue of following Saturday, press Wednesday. American Peony Society Date of Show We are informed by Michael Barker, secretary pro. tern, for the annual show of this society, that the dates of the exhibition have been advanced from June 12-13 to Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9-10. The show will be held in the Art Institute, Chicago. The schedule of classes for Peonies, open to trade growers, comprises the following. The awards in Class I are a gold medal, $35 and $25 respectively. The prizes in the other classes vary from $10 to $3 as first, second and third, being in proportion. one of each. 2 — Display of blooms, variety, quality and quantity to be considered for medal award. 3 — Largest display of blooms of any one variety. 4— Vase of 100 blooms arranged for effect. Usual accessories permitted. 5—50 double, in 20 named varieties. 6 — 25 named varieties, double, one bloom each. 7 — Single Peonies with one whorl of petals. S — 50 white, double, one variety. 9 — 50 light pink, or pink and cream, double, one variety. 10 — 50 dark pink, double, one variety. 11 — 50 red or crimson, with stamens, double, one variety. 12 — 50 red or crimson, without stamens, double, one variety. 13 — 50 one variety, any combination of two or more shades, double. 14 — 12 distinct named varieties, double, one bloom each. AdvertislUL •yearly Subscription.— United States and Mexl- . . Canada, $2.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2 50 Payable in advance. Remit by Draft on New York, Post Office or Express Money Order; if paid in money, please register letter. , ^, , All cheoues and remittances for advertising accounts should be made payable to The Florists' Exchange, It its principal office, Nos. 2 to 8 Duane St., New York. Telegrams. — Telegrams received at this office "P^to 1^ noon Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of Saturday following; likewise, telegrams having informative matter Intended for our news columns will be re- ceived up to Wednesday^ noon. _ Telegrams^forwarted Tct, newspaper : The Week's Meetings The editor would be glad if secretaries of societies, associations or clubs would send lUm early inamation of the forthcoming meetings of their organizatiDna. Monday, June 8.— N. Y. Hor. Club, at Grand Opera House Bldg., 23d St. & Eighth Ave., at S'p.m. — Cincinnati Flor. Club, at 8 p.m.^ Cleveland Flor. Club, at 7.30 p.m.— New London Hort. Soc, at Norwich, Conn.— Rochester (N. Y.);FIor. Ass'n.. at 8 p.m.— Spring- field (O.) Flor. Oub, at 7.30 p.m. ,-.,,„ Tuesday, June 9.— Newport (R. I.) Hort. Soc— Seattle Flor. Club.'l Wednesday. June 10.— Dutchess County (N. Y.) Hort. Soc, Odd- fellows' Bldg., at Poughkeepsie. Thursday, June 11.— Tri-Gty Flor. Qub, at Davenport, Iowa.— St. Louis Flor. Club, at 2 p.m. Friday, June 12.— The Con Hort. ; Hartford, Conn., 18 — 12 dark pink, double, one 19 — 12 red or crimson, with variety. 20 — 12 red or crimson thout stamens, double, of two or 1 shades, doubl There is also a class for a collection of perennials and a section for amateurs and private growers. The cash for prizes provided in this schedule has been contributed in varying amounts by the following. In addition to cash the Horticultural Society of Chi- cago gives two silver gilt, two silver and five bronze medals and the American Peony Society one gold medal. The Horticultural Society of Chicago, American Peony Society, Chicago Florists' Club, W. W. Barnard Co, Chicago; Peterson Nursery, Chicago; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; W. N. Riidd, Morgan Park, lU.; Gustave Swenson, Elmhurst, 111.; E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago. A Lively Month in the Horticultural World In addition to the local June shows, of which there are quite a number scheduled, we have four national society meetings or shows for that month, as follows: The American Peony Society at Chicago, June 9 and 10. American Seed Trade Association at Washington, June 33 to 25. American Association of Nurserymen at Cleveland, June 24! to 26. American Sweet Pea Society at New York, June 27 and 28. Particulars of these interesting events will be found in our news columns this week. The meeting of the Sweet Pea Society is scheduled for two weeks earlier than at Boston last year. Ordi- narily, outdoor Sweet Peas should be ready at close of June, but it looks as though this coming event will have to be deferred if all sections are to be represented. It is to be regretted that there are no immediate prospects for a national June show of outdoor grown Roses. A well organized Rose show would easily lead all others in point of interest. We attach no blame to the American Rose Society itself in particular, nor to the commercial growers of the country in general, for this apparent apathy. A Rose show in June, to be fuUy successful, must have a large amateur backing and, unfortunately for us, this class is too restricted in numbers as yet to give such an enterprise that stand- ing and influence which it necessarily must exercise, in order to make it one of significance and such as would insure its being carried on from year to year of its own momentum. The Florists' Exchange is exclusively'a Trade Paper Prices at which stock is ofiered in these columns are intended for the Trade^only." American Sweet Pea Society Preliminary Schedule The preliminary schedule of prizes to be offered at the sixth annual exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Society, to be held under the auspices of the Horticul- tural Society of New York in the Museum of Natural History, New York, on June 27 and 28, has been dis- tributed and shows liberal inducements for exhibits. In the sixteen classes for private gardeners', prizes are offered by Peter Henderson & Co., A. T. Bod- dington, Stunipp & Walter Co., H. A. Dreer, Inc., Mt." Desert Nurseries, Watkins & Simpson, H. F. Michell Co., R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Knight & Struck Co., Burnett Bros., and the A. S. P. S. These prizes cover single vase exhibits, collections, bridal bouquet, display and table decoration. For private gardeners and amateurs there are five classes, contributed by W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Sutton & Sons, and J. H. McFarland Co. Section C, for amateurs alone, contains eight classes for single vases, offered by P. Henderson & Co., and prizes also by A. T. Boddington, J. L. Childs and the A. S. P. S. Section D is of particular interest to the trade, being intended for retail florists. Five classes are offered, as follows: NE'W -S-OBE PI.0E1STS' d^TTB FBIZE D. 1. Decoration for table of eight covers; glasses, cutlery and linen to be used: First prize, $30; second prize, $20; third prize, $10. Exhibitors shall be allowed to use Sweet Pea foliage. Asparagus, Smilax, Gypsophila, or all; ribbons also allowed. D. 2. Mantel Decoration. (The mantel to be furnished by the exhibitor) : First prize, offered by the American Sweet Pea Society, a silver medal and $25; second prize, the American Sweet Pea Society's bronze medal and $15. Only Sweet Pea foliage, palms and ferns may be used in this class. D. 3. Bridal Bouquet. The American Sweet Pea So- ciety's prizes: First prize, $10; second prize, $6. Only Sweet Pea foliage or Gypsophila may be used In this class. D. 4. Hamper of Sweet Peas. The American Sweet Pea Society's prizes: First prize, $15; second prize, $10. (Only Sweet Pea foliage may be used). D. 5. Corsag-e. The American Sweet Pea Society's prizes: First prize, $6: second prize, $3. (Sweet Pea foliage or Gypsophila may be used). Adequate attention has also been given to the en- couragement of school children. F. R. Pierson, F. E. Palmer, A. T. Boddington and H. F. Michell Co. offer special prizes, while many others are by the A. S. P. S. The open and miscellaneous classes are as follows; F. 1. C. C. Morse 8S Co.'s Prize, silver cup, value $25, American Swe rize, America: American Sweet Pea Society's silver medal will De awarded for the best collection of Sweet Pea novelties which did not appear before 1913. 3. American Sweet Pea Society's silver medal will judges varieties. S. A. edals will also be will opinion, they supersede existing P. and O. H. silver and bronze m awarded in this class. For the largest and most meritorious exhibit of Sweet Peas, the A. S. P. S.'s gold medal will be awarded. The Horticultural Society of New York offers special prizes in sixteen classes open to all, for 25 sprays of one color in each class, Spencer varieties only. There are also eight classes for amateurs, 12 sprays of one color in each, and two for children's collections. The H. F. Michell Co. offers special prizes for single plant of Geranium Helen Michell as follows: 1, $50 in gold; 2, MicheU's gold medal; 3, Michell's silver medal. The final schedule will be ready on June 20. Apply to Secretary H. A. Bunyard, 342 W. 14th St., N. Y. Chrysanthemum Society of America Special Prizes The following special prizes will be awarded at the annual convention and exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America in conjunction with the State Flo- rists' Association of Indiana at The German House, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 6, 7, and 8. Chktsas-themum Socranr of America Silver Cup For the best 10 blooms Chrysanthemums, long stems, any variety. ♦ Elmer D. Smith & Co.'s Prize 1 For the best 15 blooms, considered from a eommer- 1^ cial standpoint, three varieties shown in one vase, seedlings permissible, artificial supports prohibited: 1, $15; 2, $10, offered by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Prize For the best 25 blooms Chrysanthemum Indian Sum- mer: 1, $25, offered by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Philip J. Folet's Prize For the best 10 blooms one variety of Chrysanthe- mum not disseminated: 1, $10, offered by The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago. Chas. H. Totty's Prize For the best six blooms Meudon Chrysanthemum: 1, $10; 2, $5, offered by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Wm. Wells' Prize For the best two blooms James Fraser. Chrysanthe- mum: 1, gold medal; 2, silver medal; 3, bronze medal, offered by Wells & Co., Ltd., Merstham, Surrey, Eng. Hekry a. Dreer, Inc., Prize For the best 10 blooms Chrysanthemum, one variety, introduction of 1913 or 1914, offered by Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Lord & Buenham Prize (Open to Private Gardeners Onlt) For the best six varieties, three blooms of each on long stems, six vases: 1, gold medal, offered by Lord & Burnham Co., New York. President Wm. Kleinheinz's Prize For the best 10 blooms one variety, white, silver cup, value $25, offered by Wm. Kleinheinz, president Chrys- j anthemum Society of America. H. E. Converse's Prize For the best 10 blooms H. E. Converse, silver cup, j value $25, offered by Col. H. E. Converse, Marion, Mass. , 1 H. F. Michell's Prize For the best 12 Chrysanthemums, 12 varieties, one I flower each, short stems: 1. $15; 2, $10; offered by | Henry F. MicheU, seedsman, Philadelphia, Pa. HiTCHiNGS & Co.'s Prize j Sweepstake for the most meritorious exhibit in the exhibition, silver cup, offered by Hitchings & Co., New York. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Florists Club of Philadelphia The June meeting of the club was well attended, and proved to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable evenings the club has had this year. P. D. Barnhart, editor of the Pacific Garden., and a regular contributor to The Florists' Exchange was the guest of the even- ing and treated the members to a most delightful and interesting description of California. Mr. Barnhart in general dwelt upon climatic conditions of the country and its effect upon growing vegetation in all its forms. The speaker further dwelt upon irrigation and the June 6, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1397 methods employed. Mr. Barnhart interjected a vein of humor in his remarlts that captured his audience. In his talk the speaker gave facts and figures upon the State of California and some of its wonderful products that were astonishing to an Eastern man, especially as to the number of some crops and their culture. A most hearty and rousing vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Barnhart upon the conclusion of his remarks. The annual outing of the club takes place at Scheutzen Park at Olney, on Monday afternoon, June 32. A ball game between the seedsmen and the florists will be a feature, besides numerous other athletic events. Music and dancing wjU also be provided. Tickets may be secured from Arthur Niessen Or John Gracey. The price is $1.50 a ticket. A transportation committee was appointed for the selection of the route to the S. A. F. convention at Boston. W. H. B. Baltimore to Boston Next August Richard Vincent, Jr., ex-President of the S. A. F., who is getting up a party to travel by sea from Balti- more to the August convention of the S. A. F. and O. H. at Boston, next August, reports that from all appear- ances there will be quite a number of florists taking that trip which, he says, he is aiming to make one of the most enjoyable ever had. To numbers of delegates from the West and South this sea voyage presents opportunities quite out of the ordinary. As the steamer accommodations are limited, those desiring to take this route should make immediate reservations. Address Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., who will give full particulars. "Who can complain of the high cost of June living when the tariff — or something — has battered the price of American Beauty Roses down to iJ5 a dozen?" asks the New York Press. A SENSIBLE plea on behalf of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists will be found this week in the Detroit newsletter on another page. Read it, please, and "inwardly digest." Amoxg the finest of the bearded or German type of flag Irises are Mme. Chereau, Mrs. H. Darwin, Siwas, Black Prince, Queen of May, A. F. Barron, Walneriana, Maori King, Gracchus, pallida dalmatica, flavescens and fiorentina. Many in the trade will be pleased to know that Jack- son Dawson of the Arnold Arboretum has been suc- cessful in grafting Acacia pubescens, and has quite a batch of young thrifty plants, according to our Boston correspondent. "Eteenal vigilance is the price of liberty;" yes, and eternal vigilance, supported by caution, tempered with a dash of enterprise, brings men and businesses out on top. Watch and mark the course and methods of the successful firms. Of course, "some are born lucky." The Koran, the sacred book of the Mohanunedans, contains the following precept: "If thou findest thyself with bread in both hands, go thou and change one loaf for some flowers of the Narcissus, for the bread feeds the body indeed, but the flowers feed also the soul." Memobiai. Day business has been satisfactory in the main, but the heat wave in the middle of the week preceding May 30 rushed on too much stock, which could not be shipped to arrive in the best condition. On the whole business was rather less good than the best of previous years. The little flower ball clusters of the London Plane and sheathing of leaf buds are said to cause an epidemic of catarrh and bronchial trouble annually. The wind loosens the spikules and breaks them into fine dustlike pieces which are inhaled and set up an irritation. The means of prevention is to breathe through the nose. The writer of the splendid notes in The Week's Work has a capital hint this week in the paragraph on "Vio- lets for the Retail Grower." There he points out that the fact of a retailer having even a mixed bench of plants, or a house or two filled with different kinds of flowering stuff, goes a long way toward satisfying cus- tomers' minds that all the flowers are grown on the premises. And buyers love perfectly fresh flowers. Some useful reminders as to what work can be done during May were sent out in one of their recent lists of shrubs for Spring planting by the Hicks' Nurseries of Westbury, L. I. Hints like these, put in a concise form, ought to result in a considerable amount of immediate business, one would think. The last of the paragraphs is in these words: "Don't let the starting buds make you lose a season. Cut back and water: the plants will The new scarlet "baby" Primrose, Primula Cock- burniana, has existed out of doors through the last Winter in a garden in Wales. The plants were at a depth of 4in. and a quantity of sandy peat had been thrown over them in March, but the place where they survived had been under water since January. One wonders whether little pans filled with this brilliant and dainty new species would not furnish a nice side line for the retailer. The wild Roses were very fine on Memorial Day and big banks of the bright single pink Rose acicularis, the Needle spined Rose, made an effective showing. This is closely allied to the Japanese Rose — rugosa, which is also in bloom. The pretty Scotch Roses in white, pink and yellow, both double and single, are very valuable at this lime; and Harrison's Rose, Rosa hemisphaerica, with double yellow blooms. Do we make sufficient of these hardy, free and early blooming Roses? I ONCE thought I would leave mere bread and butter journalism and floricultural details to less gifted na- tures and blossom out as a poet — (I already wear my hair long around the fringe, despite the upper bald- ness), but got no further than these two lines: Love in our life is the best of all; Life without love is nothing at all. And Alice said, "Darling, did you really write that?" — which I thought was open to a double interpretation, like the reporter's sentence: "He resumed his seat amid applause." The importance of insecticides being fully up to the standard and according to the brand and figures fur- nished with the sample, is emphasized in a leaflet pub- lished by the OfSce of Information, United States De- partment of Agriculture, recently. This leaflet deals with insecticides that failed to contain sufBcient nico- tine, and gives a list of several manufacturers who have paid the penalty of the law in not having their prepara- tions quite up to the requirements of the Insecticide Act. In most cases the penalty was $50. Doubtless it is difficult always to keep up the full standard as re- quired by the law, yet one would think that in these days of rigid official inspection, it would be wiser and cheaper in the end to see that the strength of an advertised material was stronger, rather than weaker, than the advertisement stated it to be. As an instance of how meritorous plants or shrubs may remain unnoticed by the trade, even while existing under their noses as it were, the writer calls to mind Rhododendron compactiun multiflorum and Cupressus Cashmeriana pendula. No good purpose would be served in describing these, but they are each magnifi- cent in their way. There is no neater or dwarfer or freer blooming rose white Rhododendron than compac- tum multiflorum, and no more graceful, plmne-Iike, glaucous leaved Cypress than Cashmeriana pendula; yet it wiU surprise me if they are even now in more than one or two trade lists, if so many. Yet investi-' gate the records of a Society like the Royal Horti- cultural of London, which awards more certificates to novelties and little known plants than any other in the world, and you will find that numbers of these certifi- cates are given to old plants that have been edged aside or forgotten until a discerning eye wisely resur- rects them. This bears out my contention that many good subjects are often overlooked. The Association of American-Portland Cement Manufacturers of Philadelphia, which, of course, is interested in the greater use of cement, has issued a circular calling attention to the value of concrete fence posts. Certainly, well made concrete fences are very durable, and so far as we can observe are excellent in every respect. How to make the posts is described in this circular; the matter seems quite a simple one, but the only irksome part of the business lies in the care that is required to get the posts thoroughly weather- proof. The newly made posts must not be exposed to wind, hot sunshine, or frost; they must not be moved from the mold in which they are cast until thoroughly hardened, which generally requires two or three days; even then the posts must remain on the bottom board in the shade, and not to be disturbed for at least a week. During the first two days keep the post wet and covered with canvas, burlap or other clean material, and dampen it thereafter each day for about a week. It is these latter instructions that seem to us likely to frighten off the would-be users of cement for making posts. A:\t0NG the finer hardy outdoor flowers in bloom on Memorial Day (May 30) the following deserve special mention: Amsonia salicifolia, pale blue, 2ft.; Anemone Canadensis, white, 8in.; Aquilegias in variety; Arabis albida fl. pi.; Alyssum saxatile; Armeria maritima and A. plantaginea, Asphodoline lutea, yellow, 3ft.; Bicuculla eximia, otherwise known as Dicentra eximia; Baptisia Australis, blue, 2% ft.; Cerastium tomentosum, the weU known Snow-in-Summer ; Capnoides sempervirens, or Pink Corydalis; Dielytra spectabilis, the Bleeding Heart; Doronicum plantaginea. Leopard's Bane; Dianthus plu- marius, the garden Pink; Dictamnus Fraxinella and its white form, each vety stately and handsome; Geum pul- chrum, yeUow, very graceful and well named; Heuchera sanguineura, scarlet; Hemerocallis Middendorfii, with large golden flowers, also H. flava, pale yellow. The bearded Irises, also Irises versicolor, Siberica, Monnieri and spuria are a host in themselves. There is also Iberis corifolia. Lupines in variety; Lithospermum ccelestinum, a blue flowered trailer; Ornithogallum umbellatum. Star of Bethlehem; Peonies in variety; Pentstemon ovatus, 1ft., blue and rose; Papaver orientale Phlox amoena, P. divaricata, and P. subulata; ScUla nutans, the English Bluebell; Thalictrum orientale, with clusters of primrose colored flowers; Veronica gentianoides, blue grey. There are many other plants suitable for the rock garden which equally deserve a place in any collection, and the list of subjects in flower could be much extended. 4^ 1 1 (©bituar^ l"^ t Hans Schmalzel Hans Schmalzel, proprietor of the West End Green- house, Lincoln, 111., died at his home on Wednesday, May 27, of heart failure. He was born in Spietzholl, near Reginsburg, Bavaria, on March 36, 1860, and was 54 years and 2 months of age. He came to America at an early age and settled in Canada, later coming to the United States, where he settled in Kansas. He married Miss Anna L. Ziegler in 1897, setthng a year later in Lincoln, III. A widow and three children survive. E. Alvin Miller E. Alvin Miller, of Newark, N. Y., died in St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester May 22. He was a man who, because of his achievements in the horticultural world, is worthy of more than passmg notice. Mr. Miller was for twenty-eight years with the Jackson & Perkins Co. of Newark, N. Y., as a practical propagator and an official of the company. He retired from the company two years ago because of ill health, but not untU he had, by his own untiring efforts, made a reputation for himself that will not soon be forgotten. Mr. MiUer was born in Saxony, Germany, Nov. 26, 1858. There he received his education and learned the nursery business. For his work and research there he received several diplomas. He came to America in June, 1876, locating in Rochester and entering the em- ploy of Ellwanger & Barry. He remained with that firm for several years. In 1884, Jackson & Perkins engaged him to act as their superintendent. He was with them during the infancy of their business. Mr. Miller later became a partner in the busmess, and when the Jackson & Perkins Co. was incorporated became its vice-president. During the years he was with this company his horti- cultural achievements were many. Many successes re- sulted, the greatest, perhaps, being his origination of the Dorothy Perkins climbing Rose. He named the Rose after the daughter of George C. Perkins, son of C. H. Perkins, president of the company. The funeral services were held May 25 at 208 San- ford St., Rochester, with interment in Mt. Hope ceme- tery. Mr. Miller was a member of the Odd Fellows and Foresters, Newark Grange, the Western New York Fruit Growers' Association, and the Western New York Horticultural Society. He attended the Newark Pres- byterian Church, of which his widow is a member. Mr. Miller leaves a wife; one son, Henry, and three sisters who live at the old home in Saxony. H. Van Teylingen News has reached me, through a communication from Holland, that H. Van Teylingen, who came annually to America in the interest of the firm of Van Zanten and Co., and who enjoyed the friendship of a great number of florists and seedsmen here, passed away after a short illness, on the afternoon of May 7. His unexpected death was due to anaemia. To Van Tey- lingen's credit we should place the popularity of the Darwin Tulip in America today, for he was the first Dutch traveler who encouraged the different seedhouses and florists to take it up. He was a great enthusiast in regard to Tulips and never did I enjoy a talk more than when Van Teylingen lectured before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia a year ago. He could enthuse his audience better than anyone I have ever met, for he was thoroughly in love with his subject.' His description of the Darwin Tulip was a master- piece. I shall not forget the feeling that overcame me when he compared the field of Darwin Trdips on a windy morning to a sea or lake that was whipped by the wind, where the waves were going to and fro, and I could readily understand that this man saw more than dollars and cents in his line of business. Such men unfortunately are in limited numbers, and therefore I regret to see them leave us. Macbice Fmu). 1398 The Florists' Exchange r Tour in the South Account of an Interview with Arthur T. Boddington MR BODDINGTON is nothing if not enterpris- ing, and he is not only enterprising but pos- sessed of tlie attributes that go to make a successful ambassador of commerce. He is vivacious without lieing demonstrative always S^'^'^^f ; .^;™„'"i of stories and tales of adventure, has a very infectious laugh, and takes no end of pains to make everybody in his company as thoroughly happy, satisfied and grati- fied as possible. Knowing therefore that Mr^ Bod- dington has been to Texas, and suspecting that he might have been lured from the peaceful paths of floriculture to the stirring life of the ranchman with a lasso in his hand and red handkerchief round his neck, the writer hastened to 343 W. Uth st , New York City on Monday last, after Mr. Boddington's return, to view the spoils and the trophies of the expedition. Alas there was only Mr. Boddington himself, and in- stead of telling me about bucking broncos or de- scribing the stampeding of the buffalo herd, and the wild desperate chase of the cow punchers, he didn t even mention such things, but made Texas appear as r decent up-to-date sort of State, wherein florists flourish and where horticulture, garden making, park development, afforestation, the planting of beautiful avenues and city squares, are the vogue, and wheie each is making steady progress. You must bear in mind the enormous size of iexas, says Mr. Boddington, which is as large as the whole of New England, New York, Pennsylvania, North Caro- lina and West Virginia together. Moreover it has a rich, unctuous soil, especially over the region caled the Black Waxy Prairie, where, if you walk over the soil immediatelv after a rainfall, your boots become caked with the" greasy loam several inches thick, and about as wide from the edges as snow shoes. In regard to the rainfall, this varies very greatly. where, said Mr. Boddington, that plants from Europe and from the Atlantic States of America, which form a large portion of those cultivated in Texas, are not the ones always best suited to the climatic conditions there. The field therefore, would seem to be wide and ample, and full of possibilities. A Sort of Reciprocity There are thousands who believe that the ends the florists have in view would best be served by allowing the growers at St. Joseph, Mo., Omaha, and Chicago to continue to grow the Carnation and Rose stock that Texas requires, while encouraging local men to pro- duce floral subjects that are known to flourish in their hands, and ship these to the Northern and Western markets. Among those who have specialties is C. H. Kulilrnan of Houston, who is one of the largest grow- ers of Gladiolus America, and these he ships in quan- tity to the Chicago market, where he realizes very profitable prices. At Dickinson, 30 miles from Gal- veston, E. E. Stone has an interesting establishment in which lath houses are much einployed, and here are o-rown large quantities of Asparagus plumosus in strings, and these are intended specifically for Chi- cago and the intermediate territory. Adjoining Mr. Stone's place is the home of Mr. Condron, who has interested himself in the hybridization of Amaryllis vittatis, and has produced many interesting and notable varieties. Mr. Condron started off by purchasing a considerable stock of the best varieties from the leading and at the time of Mr. Boddington's sojourn. much rain fell in a few hours in some of the locations as had fallen during the previous two years. Notwith- standing this, thi country is very ffrUe, particularly in the Northern regions around Fort Worth and Dal- las, and northward over the Oklahoma border. The great agricultural products are Cotton and Corn. Fruit irowing, as we observed in our issue of April 35, when the Stite of Texas was briefly described in regard to its physical aspects, is also a steadily developing busi- ness, while truck farming occupies the attention ot many thousands of workmen, and the produce is sent to the Northern States. Florists' Problems In regard to the problems that are facing the flo- rists, one of the most difScult, according to Mr. Bod- dington, is how to produce Roses and Carnations eco- nomicaUy in Whiter. The florists have to solve the problem of the type of greenhouse best suited to their needs. The burning sun of Summer is very severe upon plants under glass, yet large numbers of Carnations and Roses are grown mider glass, as well as in the open air. A feature of the houses at present is that the gable ends and side walls are removed in Summer to allow of a breeze through. , , o. ^ There is a feeling among the florists m that btate that the finest and freshest flowers are not always shipped to them from the Northern cities, and one of the objects in the recent convention of florists at Waco was to discuss whether it would not be possible to establish large wholesale growing establishments to sup- nlv the local needs. Hitherto also it would seem as though there has been a lack of the friendly co-opera- tive spirit and that willingness to assist each other, without which no industry can flourish. Instances are not unknown of florists who have had large orders tor bridal parties or for funerals, having telegraphed to other firms in neighboring cities to send flowers _ if possible, and havmg received no reply. The convention may have done, and it is hoped has done, much good work in overcoming trade prejudices and in infusing a spirit of greater generosity and Uberality in matters of this sort. Experimental Station Wanted The majority of the Southern florists are men who have come into the florists' business perhaps in later years of their life, but a percentage of them are Euro- pean, or have had an early horticultural training in the East or the cities of the Middle West. Cultivation practices therefore, may not have been always intelli- gently handled in aU cases in the past, but now that a stron" organization has arisen, it is hoped that appro- priations will be made by the Government for the erec- tion of a range of glass and the establishment of an experiment garden to conduct trials as to the best means of producing floral and other crops in the various sections of Texas. It is also hoped that in- vestigations will be made of the capabilities of some of the native flowers that lie neglected at present The fact was emphasized both at the convention and else- Landscape gardening, and the making of new grounds, or beautifing of grounds already existing around homes is extending apace; there has, indeed, been quite a large development m this direction m recent years, and leading newspapers of the larger cities are not backward in assisting the whole movement of beautifi- cation and improvement. In this connection he par- ticularly mentioned The Houston Post, and the leading organs of Dallas and Ft. Worth. Texas as a Seed Center Beautiful lawns of Bermuda grass are produced, while among the annual plants that grow spontaneously are Campanulas of all sorts, particularly Canterbury BeUs, Phlox Drummondii, Gaillardias, Coreopsis, Calli- ihoe, and the State flower, the Bluebonnet (Lupinus annuus.) . , ,, , Mr. Boddington thinks that Texas might well be favored as a seed growing region, at any rate large tracts of it, as it seems to have all the essential char- acteristics and requirements. His itinerary embraced the cities of Waco,,to which he journeyed first, thence to Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston and from there to New Orleans, La., Montgomery, Alabama and Savannah; the trip being of a month's duration. Mr. Boddington mentioned the good work that is being done by W. B. Paterson of Rosemont Gardens, Montgomery, Ala., who has recently erected three large modern greenhouses, and is about to erect an- other range of similar capacity. A fact worthy of mention is that the Carnation benches for the new houses are erected and are already planted, so that the houses have now only to be placed over them be- fore tlie Winter season. Mr. Paterson grows a large variety of flowers, and hopes to be able to supply the needs of Texas customers, as weU as, or better than, the growers from the North. X. ated as he is, it is possible for him to sow the seed, transplant the seedlings, and have flowering stock in 20 months or so, and aU of this m the open air. Baker Bros at Fort Worth and the Texas Nur- sery Co. at Sherman, are each doing distinctive and notable work, particularly in the production of quan- tities of trees and shrubs, of which Texas can take almost unlimited quantities— "indeed," said Mr. Bod- dington, "this is one of the matters that strike one verv forcibly, the need of many thousands or millions of trees throughout the country. A large portion of the State is flat, and one might say treeless, but plantations would not only add to the effectiveness of the scenery, but be of great service as shelter bdts from the cold northern and western winds in Winter and Spring, and act also beneficially in regard to rain- faU." Home Grounds and Parks Among the arboreal subjects that are suitable for Texas, Mr. Boddington mentioned Sycamore, lulip tree, Hackberry (Celtis oceidentalis). Poplars of all sorts, Taxodium distichum, and Pawlonia; while ot recent years the Camphor tree has been extensively planted,%articularly in the South. At Dickinson Mr. Boddington saw a Camphor tree 65ft. high. Among the smSler subjects that are of distmctive beauty and merit are Vitex Agnus castix, Chilopsis hnearis, and of course the Pecans, the cultivation of which is an '" The ""writer Tsked Mr. Boddington as to the quality of the home grounds and gardens around the larger citie-i Many of these are very beautiful, but on the other hand he thought there was great room for improve- ment in some of them. Around San Antonio and Fort Worth the gardens seemed to be more attractive than in anv other section, and I suggested that this might be due to the fact of the presence of Baker's large nursery in Fort Worth; the thought had not occurred to Mr Boddington, but he agreed that it was very prob- able If that is so, it would seem to prove the need for more of such nurseries throughout Texas, so that people would have ample opportunity to procure the subjects they dc're. Heating Water in Pipes by Steam Editor The Florists' Exchange: Your last number contains some notes in regard to heating water in pipes by steam. This is nothing new; in fact it is one of the first heating systems I can remember. About 30 years ago several large greenhouse establishments in Berbn had in their houses copper tanks of perhaps 50 to 60 gallon capacity, filled with water, which was heated by in- jecting steam. The heated water in return heated the greenhouses. These tanks, if I remember right, were about 15ft. apart or closer as needed. In Dresden, where I worked about 1888, we had a house 300ft. long by. 15ft. wide, which had several coils of copper pipe of perhaps Sin. diameter through the length of the house, into which steam was also injected, but I do not remember if there was any circulation of water caused; the pipes had, of course, an overflow. This was our warmest house, where Camellias were pre- pared for setting buds. I recollect very weU that it worked all right and was at that time considered a great progress in heating. This place was the famous estab- lishment of L. L. Liebig, at that time the biggest grower of Azaleas, Ericas and Camellias, and our output at that time ran into the hundreds of thousands of each. I had charge of a propagating house which contained just 200,000 Camellia cuttings, quantities unheard ot here. , ., „ Toledo, O. J- L. Schillek. From the Far South Editor The Florists' Exchange: I enclose a one-dollar money order for ray subscrip- tion. Please send me a copy of May 16, if at hand. I am o-lad I subscribe for The Exchange- The Texas florists who were not present at the Waco convention missed a great deal, and they will miss more still if they don't read The Florists' Exchange. I believe in Mr. Wolfe's expression of gratefuhiess. I feel that way toward The Exchange; it surely showed interest and goodwiU for the Texas florists, but they are worthy of it It takes a good man to be a florist, anyivay; above all things he has to love flowers,- and flowers are the symbol of all that is pure and holy; if a man has not the love of flowers, and is in the trade, he is too cold- blooded and ought to get out of the business. It takes good nature and patience in every form; florist should alwavs be ready for work good 6, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1399 words even if he is called to the 'phone at 10.30 p. m. to get out a design at S.30 a.m. I had a call like that last night; *'quite impossible," I wanted to say, but there was a reason for the case, so I bit my tongue and was real nice, for my customers are real nice to me. I took the order good-naturedly and went to work. It had rained all day, in fact aU that week or more. I had to cut the flowers, too. I picked my way in the dark through the mud. Did you ever see San Antonio mud? Well, it is some mud. I had almost gathered all I wanted when I reached into a wasps' nest 1 I got more than I expected; didn't need a light either. I saw stars and stripes ! Now I will tell you of one thing a florist should never be without, it's ammonia; I think it very useful. San Antonio, Te.xas, May 32. Mrs. G. Jung. Changing of Plant Names Editor The Florists' Exchange: The article by Joseph Meehan on page 1280 on "Tiic Changing of Plant Names" has been of interest to me, and 1 would hke to add a few lines to the discussion. 1 am much interested in one of our native plants which is found in great profusion in this locality — the Sarra- cuiiia. Of this genus there are a number of recognized .si)cdcs and varieties, one of which, S. purpurea, grows ill (lie northern bogs as well as here in the South. Chas. -Miihr, who was our recognized Southern authority, in hi;. "Plant Life of Alabama," describes Ave other spe- cies as growing in this State, viz., psittacina, rubra, Drummondii, flava and Catesbasi. He describes the latter as yellow flowered with trumpet leaf, found only in the mountain regions of the State, and flava as a canary yellow flower, frequent throughout the Coast Pine belt. Mr. Mohr is dead and gone, but other botanists are not satisfied with his classification, and Prof. John M. •Macfarlane, Director of the Botanical Gardens at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, is now said to be the autliority on this family of plants. He has renamed S. flava and calls it S. sledgii, and has given the name flava to a much rarer variety. He has taken the name S. Catesbsei from a yellow flowered variety and given it to a rose pink flowered one which, because of its being found in beds where the S. purpurea and S. flava are both growing, is supposed to be a hybrid of these two. Mr. Macfarlane, in a letter to me a Uttle over a year ago said: "The above hybrid was named by me — S. Catesbaei — in the monograph I published about five years ago." I fail to understand why he sliould have applied this name at this late date to this t-'arracenia when it was published in Mohr's work in 1901 as a yellow flowered species. He also names the .samples of S. flava which I sent him as S. sledgii. Why this changing of names? This is a very beautiful iaiii'ily of plants and should be more widely known Ihan 'it is, but one is greatly handicapped in trying Id liring them to the attention of the botanists by the ( Illusion of names. One thing that should make this family of especial interest to botanists is the fact that they yield to natural hybridization when growing in close proximity, and some of our bogs contain many liybrid forms that are quite interesting. Tills country being as yet quite thinly settled, but few botanists have searched* our bogs and therefore know little of these rare types. In one trip recently I Ill-ought in o\-er thirty hybrid types, many of which were" probably of hybrid and compound hybrid origin and very likely some contain the "blood" of three of the original types. Some one should take hold of these dift'erent forms and study them carefully and properly name them, but it should not be done by playing check- ers with the names already given. I have written Prof. Macfarlane and sent him samples twice this season, but can get no reply from him. Can any one tell me if he has retired from his position and if so who among our botanists is able to help me classify the collection of these plants that I can get together. I shall be pleased to correspond with any one who is interested. Deer Park, Ala. L. H. Read. by Emile N S ivo> ot Stc Basket Trained Bougainvilleas It is uncommon to see Bougainvilleas trained in the basket form, as illustrated here, but Emile N. Savoy of Secaucus, N. J., has a quite large stock of such specimens. The most effective form in which this plant can be had is, of course, as a roof climber. Here it forms a spreading canopy of rose mauve "flowers"; but that style is out of the question when one wants plants for sale, easily movable and ready to handle. The basket form gets over the difficulty and if a formal pattern must be adopted, we believe this is the best. Mr. Savoy has also a large stock of dwarf, bushy, rounded forms. Begonia Remilly This is a new ornamental hybrid of B. decora, fecun- dated by the pollen of a Begonia not exactly known, but probably Princess of Denmark. The plant is vigor- ous in habit, with large undentated leaves that are nearly of a uniform color with the exception of a small irregular brownish space in the middle. The rest of the leaf is a lovely pink lilac, shimmering like mother of pearl. Some leaves of the same plant occasionally vary to light flesh pink, or more or less deep lilac, but always show the lovely mother of pearl sheen. Among the numerous hybridizations of B. decora, made at Remilly by Mr. Jarry-Desloges, this is the only plant showing this color scheme, with the exception L'Ardoisiere, but the latter is less vigorous, with smaller leaves and more pronounced colors. Begonia Remilly therefore, seems apparently unique among the new hybrids of B. decora in showing these tints. It was awarded a C. of M. by the French National Society of Horticulture. — Revue Horticole. Primula Julise This remarkably pretty Primrose has been shown by M. Philippe de Vilmorin of Paris, before the National Horticultural Society of France, for the first time. It is a very hardy and vigorous Primrose from Trans- caucasia,'and has large carmine flowers, compared with the relatively small foliage, and grows about 6in. high. Keeping Our Advertisers Busy Hot or cold, all of us like to hav to, and The Exchasoe helps, as t "Please cut out ad. for -GEO. W. RUSSELL, Damage by Fire At A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. A disastrous fire occurred at the A. H. Hews Co., Inc., Pottery, Cambridge, Mass. On the morning of June 1, at 2 a.m., one of the largest storage houses was found on fire. The building was filled with straw, lumber and other inflammable material, and the fire gave a busy time to the firemen for several hours before they could get it into subjection. There were quite a number of cases of pots ready for shipment which were completely destroyed. Fortunately the building was all covered outside with zinc, and this held the flames from reaching the other structures. The value of the contents which were destroyed was $3000, and the damage to the building was between $6000 and $7000. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is thought that it was owing to electric wires. There is still plenty of stock on hand and there is no hindrance to delivering it And preparations are being made already for erecting a new building. R. C. li ^*« Two views of the Storage Warehouse at A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass., destroyed by fire June 1. (See Note) 1400 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses accept, without hesitation, orders from their local transmit them to an advertiser in these columns; s of the opportunities for extension of trad I all. Let your "- - » any part of the When the design ird, it indicates the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n.y ALBANY, N. Y. H North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs deli graphic order. Personal s f ESTABLISHED 1842 ^ U ^^/l/fbd, ALBANY, N. Y *4( ^\^/Yi/WyV>^ Florist and Nurserymai ^^ * Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave r Telegraph. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street Allentown,Pa. C«n 611 your Telegraph Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike Asll JCjmest J^sn/ey FLORIST store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telepiiones Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N. Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y ATLANTA, GEORGIA West View Floral Co. anywhere BALTIMORE. MARYLAND 902 So. Charles St. BALTIMORE, MD. and all Southern Points 509 No. Charles Street Cattone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street McfAi^l4^\^^ BOSTON X26 TREMONT ST. 799 BOYLSTON ST. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL EST. 1847. ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromfield St. " Penn, the Tele- graph Florist " England. BOSTON MASSACHUSEnS 143 Tremont St. The centrally located Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. .J - ^ Brooklyn, N.Y. lh^0k. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Island. Trade < dt [ivered at theatre, hotel, steamer Rllff #lln ^' ^' Anderson UU I I aiU 440 Main Street < Special Deliveries, NIAGARA FALLS and LOCKPORT 'LOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawandj^ Lancaster and . other Western New York cities and 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. aph Delivery Associs'-T Burlington, Vt Orders for Ver- mont and North- ern N.Y. 6Ued to The Sunday Closing Movement The editorial in last week's Exchange, page 1345, has already drawn forth expressions of approval of the recommendation for Sunday closing therein advanced. Just why the wholesaler and the retailer, with their assistants, should have to slave on that day when prac- tically all other labor, except that which is unavoidable, is having its day of respite, is a conundrum we are unable to solve. Why should the flower shop be on the level of the cigar or the candy and ice cream store, which are the only places opened on the Sunday through- out the greater portion of our country? Surely our business is higher and nobler? Factories are closed down solidly on that day and with orders ahead which might warrant day and night work, Sundays included, there is never a thought nowadays of keeping the works open on the Sabbath. France is the only country that ever tried out con- tinuous labor. This was at the time of the great Revo- lution, around 1789. But, in a few years, so rapid and marked was the deterioration of the people that the edict abolishing the day of rest was repealed. We believe that every wholesale dealer and practi- cally every retailer is in favor of closing all day Sun- day and that they are deterred from so doing simply from the fear that their competitor will keep open to their own loss of trade. We would suggest, as a trial, that all favoring Sunday closing, each one acting for himself, and without regard to what his competitor may or may not do, mail well worded and effective notices to their customers that their shops will be closed on Sundays from now until September 15, requesting that during that period all purchases be made on the week days. When the period has elapsed, and comparison is made with the same period in previous years when the shop or wholesale store was kept open, the loss, if any, would be fully counterbalanced by the advantages gained in that all, from the humblest employee to the boss himself, would return to their work refreshed in body and mind, with a clearer vision into the future and an accelerated aptitude to plan new departures and enterprises which CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass CHICAGO, ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave., Congress Hotel to aU Florists I^ABiaS^ Flowers Courteslea Extended CHICAGO, ILL. \^ 25 E. Madison St. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE 5523 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO A YTON, OHIO Supply Advts. will be found on pajfes J409 to 14J2 June 6, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1401 6»o DENVER, COLO. !Park floral Co. 'cJ^^J^lT- '^-'''- 1643 Broadway J^'^^^^ft reached by express. Ordersirpromptly tilled. Usual dis DETROIT, MICH. mf If we fiil your ordei tation is your POCHELON.p-^i^To- guarantee of cfTi- 13-155 BATES ST. cieucy. Telegraph Us. r^<^ DETROIT, MICH. University and Dawson ih^ Florist Elmira, V. 107 W. MARKET ST. i^ • • • Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Hornell, Coming and other points, g^t flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^> FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR Mass., Newport and R. I. Poii HENRY SMITH. THE FLORIST MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited Co-operation In Advertising HARTFORD, CONN Store, 752 Main Street GEORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. "IFLOWERS" 187 Main Street Hjgbland Park Greenhcuses ■w°^°8r HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of .^^js^ Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ^' ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South and Southwest Texas Sailings from Galveston Jr. Jifi JCuhlmann, florist 2507 JACKSON ST.. S. W., Phone. Hadley 1926-2330 FANNIN STREET, where' CAPltOL STREET crosses Phone, Preston 7741 HOUSTON, TEXAS INDIANAPOUS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. rendered points" in /Illinois, Prompt and efficient'sf CO-OPERATION is the biggest word that business men have given meaning to in a long while. It is a lot bigger than competition; for it means that instead of doing destructive work, those who engage in" co-operative measures are doing constructive work. It is all the difference between positive and negative A little instance of co-operation along the right hues was given recently by a number of florists in a Southern city. Doubtless the same plan was used in other cities, and without question it must have had good results in all of them. Mother's Day was observed May 10. It is a com- paratively new occasion, though one with immense possi- bilities from the florists' standpoint, as well as appeal- ing from purely sentimental considerations. The big question in getting business as a result of the ob- servance was involved in making the public think about Mother's Day and about the desirabiUty of marking it in some appropriate way. The florists realized that if they could only make people think of the occasion, business would come in almost automatically. No one florist felt equal to spending enough money for advertising to make the necessary impression on the pubUc; but enough of them were willing to spend something to enable one newspaper in the city to make ulp an entire page, devoted to the announcement of the date of Mother's Day, and something about the desira- bility of properly celebrating the occasion with "white flowers for mother's memory, bright flowers for mothers living." The ad was well designed, and carried the names of several of the leading florists. The full-page announce- ment made an impression, whereas a few inches woxild not have attracted attention. Everybody profited from the announcement, and yet the cost to each one was not very great. This was a concrete and specific kind of co-operation that is very much worth while. Make Uncle Sam Work Two cents is the minimum rate for first class postage. But it will carry a good deal more than is ordinarily entrusted to it. For instance, when the florist mails out hundreds of statements the first of the month, each envelope has a lot of room that isn't being occu- pied, and might just as well be made use of. For this reason many members of the trade have had attractive slips printed, carrying selling messages relating to specialties which are seasonable at that ^11 T <:"FheFlortst CvWl I M ^ i ^S_^ ^6 West Forsyth S We reach all Florida and South Georgia Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. KANSAS CITY, MO. 913 Grand Avenue ±loWers Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. OHM A. M^LILi: EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MlCHLE^ B^OSo Co. "Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky Cecilian dish filled with Narcissus Pocticus and Lilac would readily make good what little cash had been lost in sales that may have been taken over by competitors. And that competitor, however obdurate, would be in line, very shortly. Again, the compulsory one day rest ordained by the labor laws of many of our States would, in this way, be fully met. We wiU be glad to print the names of all who decide to take part in this movement. Let us see how many GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, pioneers can be obtained for this year 1914! The men who voluntarily start Sunday closing will meet with honor and respect, and their course will be followed be- fore long by the great majority. -,._^.__.._ „_.._.._.._.._«_.._._« LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. LOUISVILLE. 'f .^^^^ 615 South Fourtl ^^^ 615 South Fourth Ave. c MERIDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwaukee, Wis. 349 THIRD STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The MSfliiTmA^^fl^^ntg Floral Co, w»T|,^. . . J MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. TT niTX60l H. B. WHITTED, Prop. — ,, , -, OPERATING THREE E iora.1 ^o. STORES Retail florists are Invited to send us Items of trade In- terest for publication on this page; clear photographs of good designs will also be appreciated. These latter should always be packed carefully between boards. 1402 The Florists' Exchange MOBILE, ALA. th Conception St. Xosemont Sardens ^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA PATERSON, Proprietor Correspondence Solicited MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catherine St., W. filled under the ^^ Nashville, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries throughout the State and to all steamship docks in Fresh Flowers and best service Hoboken, N. J., and New York PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street We do the most extensive Floral and Steamer Work □ the State ^/f/ /flf* 883 Broad St. IVUfi^c^ NEWARK, N. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service particular time, and tiiese are inserted in tlie envelopes containing the statements. The florist is thus enabled to get s,ome good advertising witliout cost. The busi- ness resulting is practically velvet, after deducting the cost of the printing, which need not be great. Slips of the kind noted are generally referred to as "envelope-stuffers," and all the important advertisers take advantage of the opportunity. Making the two cent stamp give a full measure of service is a form of efficiency which may not be considered important; but it is worth while, just the same. Stimulating Store Spirit A leading florist who' has a large nmnber of people working for him, both in the store and the greenhouse, believes that enthusiasm for the establishment is an important proposition, and he accordingly cultivates it as much as possible. His plan is to make everybody connected with the organization feel that he is a mem- ber of a "team," to borrow the phrase which President Wilson has used in connection with his Cabinet. One of the wiays that this result has been accom- phshed is by having athletic teams representing the institution take part in various events. There is a bowling team, a baseball team and a basketball outfit; and while there are occasional "ringers" to fill out, if the store cannot supply enouigh first-class performers, the squad as a whole are made up of those connected with the florist. The head of the institution watches the events that the teams take part in, and offers prizes for the best work done by the individuals participating. All of the "non-combatants," of course, work up a lot of enthusi- asm, and whenever the colors of the store are being paraded on the floor of the gymnasium or on the diamond, a number of rooters are out in force to cheer them on. This not only results in an esprit de corps being built up that is exceedingly valuable to the con- cern, but also attracts attention from the public and develops no little publicity that is well worth having. One Way to Get Business A certain Western florist beheves first, that people like to get good measure, something thrown in and added over and above the exact amount paid for; and also that courtesy is appreciated by the public. For this reason he invariably gives a Carnation to a purchaser of flowers. The Carnation is the typical ^M!f NEW ORLEANS, LA. 121 \ hFTorisiliS*-^- .«*gf M0Ss^ IIN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. «404 Our Motto: THE GOLDEN RULE Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every- day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who hqs agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Price: Ten copies, $3.50; 25 copies, $6.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35c. for a sample copy THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, P .0. Box 1697, N.Y. White basket filled with Lilac and Gladiolus Peach Blossom with pink ribbon White basket with Peonies and Spu-sea The Florists' Exchange 1403 We Guarantee Sadafaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street Pa^id^rKe's Sons 2159-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY Phones I }|m Columbus ESTABLISHED 1849 y^i^i NEW YORK ALSO BOSTON NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue all orders from unknown NEW YORK John S. Nicholas Florist and Fruiterer New Grand Central Terminal Station Uusurpa^ed facilities for executing Trade Orders at steamers and elsewhere in Greater New York and its suburbs. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References jgy NEW YORK ^ /MfjMa/t 609-611 Madison Avenue Cy^^^MS^-*"^ Choicest cut flowers and de- ..^s*\ Wire me you orders. boutonniere, and nobody objects to being given the dressy toucii whicli is added by the use of the iiower. Consequently when one of the salesgirls asks a patron if he would care to wear a Carnation, he invariably replies in the affirmative; and by the tune the flower is fixed in his buttonhole and he has stepped into the street, he has formed a very pleasant impression of the store and its methods of domg business. It has been noted, in fact, that many people come back to the store and buy more flowers than they %vould do otherwise, simply in order to get a Carnation for their buttonhole; and while, from this standpoint, it might be suggested that an especially attractive salesgirl would be an asset, there is no doubt that the flower is really appreciated by the average patron, and helps to make a friend and a permanent customer. [We are bound to remark, however, that in one case of bankruptcy a decidedly contributing cause was the fact that the florist was too liberal in giving "a bit over." 'ihe customers simply traded on this spirit of liberaUty.— Ed.] Solving the Delivery Problem Many people who would like to use motor trucks, but are afraid the expense would be too great, solve the difficulty by the simple expedient of using a second- hand car instead of buying a new one. A plan which has proved popular and has many good points is to take a second-hand Ford touring car and have it remodeled into a light delivery wagon. The weight put on a car used for handling flowers is not great, and consequently a touring car chassis answers the pur- pose admirably. In fact, the Ford Company puts out a delivery outfit in which the same chassis is used as for the passenger vehicles. A second-hand machine doesn't cost much, and a body can be attached without much additional expense; and the florist is then pre- pared to go into the question of using motor-driven instead of horse-drawn equipment, knowing that he cannot lose very much if the experiment does not prove successful. As a matter of fact, however, many flo- rists have found automobile equipment to be a great improvement over the old methods, and the system seems to be the logical one for the store which has a large amount of goods to deliver. The Cut-Price Artist While the man who makes a habit of cutting prices can demoralize the situation to a considerable extent, he is much more dangerous to himself than he is to the trade at large. Sometimes he is in an unusually ad- vantageous position, by reason of low operating ex- penses, and can afford to sell at lowi prices; but, gener- ally speaking, he is offering his goods at cut rates because he doesn't know any better. His business education has been neglected, and he imagines that "margin" and "profit" are convertible terms, without taking the cost of doing business into account. Such a dealer can handle just about so much; and the best plan is to let him alone and pay no attention to his reduced prices. The chances are that the sheriff wUl get him ultimately; and in the meantime he cannot handle all the trade. Go along, giving good service to your customers and taking care that your stock is all it should be, and the cut-price artist will not worry vou much. G. D. C. GEO. M. STUMPP aU™' new YORK NEW YORK 42 West 28th Street the theatre district and also hav flowers on outgoing steamers. W e prompt and careful attention. "If wc say it, we will do it" A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY M-V ONLY STORE ACCOUNTS INVITED H \^_p|£LQ Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER S^ ULLMAN Supply Advts. will be found on pages 1409 to 1412 This Week's Illustrations The several illustrations in the Retail Department this week are suggestive of the attractive pieces that can be made with subjects at this season. The white basket filled with Peonies is a subject one sees fairly frequently at this time, and the variety is Festiva maxima. It is regarded as the finest of all blush colored Peonies, while a dash of sprightliness is gotten from the Spiraeas, and the ribbon bow, of course, adds a finished touch. An even more choice basket is that containing the white Lilacs and the Peachblossom Gladiolus, which is so rich and eft'ective, and one of the finest pieces that could be had around the period of Memorial Day. The Cecflian dish with the Lilac and Narcissus poeti- cus, bespeaks the parting of the Spring and the coming of the Summer for, with the going of the Narcissus and the introduction of the outdoor Lilac, it may be said that we are exactly between the seasons. Note that the blooms of the Narcissus are very large and hand- some, and good flowers always add immensely to the eifectiveness of any design. The corsage bouquet is reminiscent of a couple or three weeks ago, for the Violets have now disappeared, but the make-up is an unusually good one, combining as it does the cluster of salmon colored Roses (Prince de Bulgarie) with the broad pad of double Princess of Wales '\''iolets beneath, well balanced, and having a suitable bow of broad lavender ribbon. The pearl headed long stemmed pins are also an indispensable part of this finished arrangement. CAar/es S^. 7)udlei/ J'lori'si UNION TRUST BLDC. 7th and MARKET STS. PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. Edward Sceery ^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, New Jersey PHILADELPHU, PA. The Bellevue-Stratford and Diamond & 22d Sta Philadelphia ? We furnish the best, artistically PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pittsburgh, Pa. 710 WEISER STREET (Formerly E, Diamond St.) North Side OUR OI\L,Y STORE DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses Established 1876 Leading and most modem mg i stab! Floral Establishment In Western ""^^^^^^Py PinSflELD, MASS. ssLTFORD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. FLOWER ^''"''VL°"?,^«a/?"^"^^ SHOP Bennett School Taconic School PROVIDENCE, R. I. AND T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. ^ plete line always ready. ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered nding country. Com- Salter Bros. "^Tr- FLORISTS 38 Main St., West Mm ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Flowers and designs delivered promptly m Ritchcstcr and all Western New \ork towns. LOCKFORD . ROCKFORD, ILL. i/i Quick service to lUionols, Wisconsin FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES Th» Florists' Exchange is exclusively a Trade Paper. Pricsi at which stock is offered in these columns arc Intended for the Trade only. 1404 The Florists' Exchange PACIFIC COAST The California Florist San Francisco, Cal. '^ott%t1-l. £STABUSHCD IS$0 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street ciUes. Write i SCRANTON Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement Immediate deliveries iQ Wilkes- SCRANTON, PA. 124 Washington Avenue Telephone or telegraphic orders for any ■■ ■ iternPe ' ' " '-■■ HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Northeastern Pennsylvania will receive prompt attention. ^gj^fej^ Usual discount. 'Phone No. 2464 on either BeU or Con- •<^A^> soiidated 'phones. ^^i^ Seattle andNofthwest 1534 Second Avenue Y oungs ST. LOUIS, MO. 1405 OUve Street Out-of-town orders will receiv AU orders by Telegraph or Tele- phone most carefully executed at Floral designs a specialty. ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in great variety. Write, wire or phone. Opeo night and day. We mfl? carefully execute orders for Syracuse and oicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building **^^iS^^^^^ BurdettAve.&HoosickSt. Both Phones, 682 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful at out-of-town orders. TROY, N Y. 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Memorial Day at Ciiicago A sympathetic appreciation of the day was seen in the many novel displays the florists presented to attract the old soldier and those wishing to commemorate the departed, and the sailors who gave up their lives for "Old Glory," and those whose great work and deeds are done. One of the most striking window displays had for its central point of interest three muskets arranged the way the soldiers place their guns when resting. These were crowned with a very fine large wreath of green Magnolia leaves, with a headpiece of Cycas. At the base of the muskets was arranged several different designs of wreaths made up with various styles of headpieces to show the many appropriate designs for Memorial Day. Two immense flags were draped at the back to offset the effectiveness of this setting. A majestic Laurel tree on either side gave it an out- of-door atmosphere; palms and ferns were used to fill out the vacant spaces and soften the hard lines. Ar- ranged in among these were large bowls of red Roses, ' white Peonies and blue Cornflowers. Another had curtain drapes of our great flag ar- ranged all around the back and sides of the window. Each flag so hung was tied through the center with a -circle of Galax leaves to which a small Laurel wreath was attached. The lights were draped with streamers of red white and blue ribbons, and interspersed with Asparagus. Palms and ferns formed a background and immediately in front as a special display were a few fine specimen wreaths of various lasting designs such as Ivy, Galax leaves. Magnolia and Cycas. In the foreground were artistic vases filled with red, white and blue — one vase arranged with brilliant red Sweet Peas, another with Lily of the Valley, and the third with Cornflowers. One very effective show window had a mound in the center on which a tub was filled with specimen Peonies. Around this was grouped growing plants of white Peonies with their massive white heads tied so as to give the one color scheme and bring out the Corn- flowers which were next to them and thus emphasize the patriotic colors. Two handsome silk flags were the background, and these were finished in the center at top with an immense wreatli made of Boxwood. One of our leading florists used mainly fresh flowers for the headpieces of his specimen wreaths and they were arranged with a miscellaneous lot of blooms with red, white and blue ribbon for a finish. He also used the red, white and blue arrangement in his nosegays and this particular florist is famous for his artistic nosegays. Each one had its garnishing of lacette, and red, white and blue ribbons were used. For instance, he had a red Rose for the center, then a circle of Sweet William or some such flower, then a row of Forgel-me- nots. Or red Sweet Peas surrounded with Lily of the Valley and then Cornflowers, and so on. This same florist always has something new and showed a tall spiral vase with a heavy vase to hold a specimen American Beauty Rose to advantage. It is intended to hold the tallest stemmed American Beauty Rose. Another of our leading florists made green his color scheme. His window presented the rustic bark effect. In the center was an elevated circular pond arranged with Water Lilies and goldfish. This pond had a very ' beautiful setting of palms and ferns arranged In and among the bark, which gave it the rustic appearance. Specimen palms overtopped the picture of an European steamer, framed in the bark to harmonize with the rest of the window. This was to call attention to the fact that a specialty was made of shipping flowers to steamers. It was a novel and attractive, suggestion. His other window showed small baskets arranged in the different ferns and green plants, the baskets being of the rustic burnt red design. It is a cool and pleasing setting for the hot days, of which there had been many for so early in the season. Some of the smaller florists offered inexpensive sug- gestions in bouquets, made of Boxwood in which a few Carnations, Peonies and garden flowers were mixed and were sold at very reasonable prices. These had been prepared in advance of the rush and were good money getters. A very large wreath which was to be hung on the door of a handsome vault was made of specimen Cycas leaves. The headpiece was a perfect crown of the leaves, in the center of which was a beau- tiful arrangement of Adiantum Farleyense. The Cycas leaves spread out at the sides of the headpiece about 2ft., the ferns being the center. De Corateur. The ice boxes were flUed with display stock, such as Sweet Peas, Spring blooming Spencers, lots of Valley, Mignonette, Forget-me-nots, Daisies, Snapdragons, Lilies and Gladioli. There were plenty of Am. Beauty Roses, Milady, Killarney, Ward, Sunburst, Taft, etc. It seemed that everyone who visited the cut flower stores had come with the one purpose of buying something dift'erent from what they had on former occasions. Flower buyers are always looking for novelties in one form or another. Novelties The best sellers were arrangements of pretty and attractive colors in flowers, mainly arranged in tmnbler baskets. These were helped in their attractiveness by the addition of silverine ribbons, lace chiffons, and a variety of other matching ribbons. Many advance orders were taken for Magnolia, Cycas, Ruscus, and foliage wreaths, and in all cases they were to be trimmed with natural flowers. Quite a good thing about some of these wreaths were the glass tubes inserted to hold water to keep the natural flowers The demand has been surprisingly good for Am. Beauty Roses, Lilies, and Spring blooming stock. A number of large sized baskets were filled with good quality flowers and sold to be placed upon graves. The demand in all was for the better class of flowers, espe- cially so where there is lots of life and color to be seen. Surprisingly it appears that very little artificial work had been on display this season. Advance orders for quite a number of medium priced brides' bouquets have been taken, to be made mainly of Valley and Swainsona, with showers of Myrtle. Duo tone, or two colored lace chiffons are to be used in connection [with the shower. Utica, N. Y. SBaker, "UAe Christ Retail florists are Invited to send us Items of trade In- terest for publication on this page; clear photographs of good designs will also be appreciated. These latter should alw/ays be packed carefully between boards. quets. In fact, all novelty Roses are more called for. ■The customers are demanding novelties, not only in the variety of flowers, but in the colors, whether for cor- sage work or other social occasions. The Fleishmann Floral Co. sold last year only 18 Magnolia wreaths; this year it sold over 125, at an average of from $5 to $10 each, giving patrons immense value for the money invested. These were trimmed with blue Cornflowers and an abundance of Easter Lilies and tied with flag chiffon ribbon. It is reported that the Fleishmann Floral Co. bought a million Easter Lilies for Memorial Day trade, and took no chances in the use of Peonies, as the condition of the crop would not justify them in handling same. WJSmNGTCN D. C. lltb and H Streets Cheap Stock in Chicago The retailers in general did a good business during the week preceding Memorial Day. It was a bad week for the wholesalers, but all advantages were in favor of the retailers who could buy the best stock cheaper than on any former occasion for their Memorial Day trade. Business mth the retailers was wonderful, for various reasons. First of all, practically all the stores had elaborate window displays, abundance of flowers on the tables and counters, and arranged in various ways, mainly in baskets. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS WORCESTER, ,^„^^^,^^ MASS. FLO^^T. 407 & 409 Main St. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass Worcester. Mass. 5 Pleasant Street <^^ Supply Advts. will be found on pages 1409 to 141i| The Florists' Exchange 1405 Flowers Instead of Flags Memorial exercises were held last Sunday over the graves of the American soldiers in the American Na- tional Cemetery, Vera Cruz. The services were under ;he auspices of the E. O. C. Oord Post, No. 100, Depart- nent of Tennessee. Six members of the Grand Army of ;he Republic officiated at the exercises, which were at- :ended by twenty-five other Americans, and were in :ontrast with the ceremonious functions of former rears. For the first time since the observance of the :ereniony here no flags were displayed, but flowers were aid upon the graves in profusion. Many Mexicans vatched outside the cemetery inclosure with respectful nterest, baring their heads as the flowers were laid on he graves. Only a few Americans knew that the cere- nony would be held, as those who arranged for it were lot desirous of making the fact too public, fearing ad- 'erse action by the Mexican authorities. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Sunday Closing The item on page 1345 in last issue relative to the iunday closing of stores will strike a responsive chord n the breasts of the majority of the Sunday workers. : am glad to say that so far as my observations of a luarter of a century go, the practice is on the decline, t having been found, from a utilitarian point alone, ;hat it does not pay. While there are instances where !ome persist in keeping open the entire day, the majority ilose at noon or earlier, and many do not open at all. rhis latter class will be found among those who have lothing to complain of — well satisfied with their busi- less which advances even in the face of keen competi- ;ion. He who believes in a hereafter rejoices in the fact of I day of rest in the world of strife. He who believes )nly in the present, feels satisfied that at least he has me day of leisure he can call his own. W. Mott. A Little Tour in Europe Having seen a little of the outside of HoUand (see ■>p. 708-710, Mar. 21) and of the thrifty, artistic, intel- igent people, it was with reluctance that I took the train from The Hague southward to Antwerp, Bruges and Brussels. The man on a flying trip has no ;ime to spare, and the more extended tour that at first [ had hoped to make to embrace Frankfort and the seed growing district of Erfurt, Germany, had to be foregone is being just a little beyond the time of my allowance. One could not but admire the flowery gardens and :ottage fronts en route, filled with Delphiniums, China Asters, Dahlias, Cosmos and Phloxes, or with Roses imong which were Frau Karl Druschki, Mrs. J. Laing, Marquise de Sinety, Gruss an Teplitz, Clio, Souv. de Pierre Notting, Caroline Testout and suchlike. Coming out of Holland into Belgium the country alters perceptibly from the long, low, flat meadowland with its iitches, canals and great avenues and lines of tall Poplars, to one of a heath-covered, rougher character. Here and there hiUs arise, the hedges are taller, and plantations of Conifers as well as deciduous trees arise. Antwerp is a large, handsome city and flower gar- iening is not overlooked even in its midst. This is a feature of many Continental towns and cities that is ieserving of praise. A neat parterre, railed off, fills the middle of some of the principal streets and divides ihe upgoing traific from the downgoing. Much the same ilyle of bedding is in favor as we have — namely, Cannas, jeraniums. Begonias, Salvias, Centaureas, palms and 10 on. But Antwerp, with it busy shipping and transporta- ion work, was merely a place of call for a night, and lext day I made Brussels, where, of course, the expo- lition first attracted me. Of the usual exhibits that finds at these exhibitions there is no need to speak lere, and there were no special horticultural attractions mid-September. There was a permanent display, in ine of the halls, of pictures of gardens, many of them 'ery beautiful, and some of the horticultural colleges lad exhibits of practical interest and value. The gar- lening outofdoors was maintained by the firms of Pernet )ucher, Venissieux-les-Lyon, France, who of course had loses; Croux et fils, Chatenay, France, who had orna- lental shrubberies; Paul Lecolier, La Calle, St. Cloud, 'aris, who contributed evergreen shrubs; A. Lauvaert, fivelles, Belgium, with clipped trees and shrubs, also 'annas ; Alphonse Braeckman, Wetteren, Belgium ; lugust von Heden, also of Wetteren, each of course had rained fruit trees, in which they excel; and Ch. Molin, Place Bellecours, with shrubbery. J. H. D. (2'o be continued) From New York Minnewaska imperator Kroonland Napoli... aSEnr;;;;::: Chicago K. A. Victoria. . . Kronp. Wm New Amsterdam. Laslvoie: '.'.'.'.'.'. Taormina Adihxic.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. HelligOIav St^pllil.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. Kristianiafjord. . . Geo. Washington. Columbia San Guglielmo, . . Kursk Kn Cecilie.' '.'.'.'.'. Noordam Vaterland. La Provence Pr. Irene M.Washington. . Cedric Pres. Grant.... Sant' Anna.... New York Minnetonka. . . Olympic Lapland California Pannonia Rochambeau... Kr. Wm. der Gi Ryndam FrancT,",';::.: Oceanic Celtic Venezia. . . . Philadelphia Zeeland.... Pr.Fr.Wm. Minneapolis Imperator. . Caledonia. . fc'wm!"!!. Red'Italia. Prom Baltimore Kgn. Luise. From Bost( Bohemian.. Franconia.. , Clevefand! '. Caronia.... Numidian.. Winifredian. Cambrian. . Haverford., Taormina. . 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DOS- iHamburg & ADks.,E BoslLiverpooI lysticWhf.,Char Glasgow &ADks.,E.Bos'- &ADks.,E.Bos . & M Dks., Char Rotterdam Rotterdam Liverpool Nap.-Gen. AIg..Nap.- Pat.-Fiu.- Copenhagci Southampton Bremen London Hamburg SSSo.Whar 53So.Whar 19 No. Wha Yokohama- Kobo-Naira- safci-MaiSa. Hong Kong No Up-to-Date Retailer can afford to be without our New Book of Floral Designs M De Luxe m IfBBp; have to date printed and sold out five It W separate editions of Design Books, each BAfl o^^ an Improvement on its predecessor. ' ' With our added experience, this new Book of Designs outclasses all productions to date, not only in point of artistic beauty, but in real, practical, every-day usefulness. Every Design shown is a useful Design, one that a customer is likely to call for at any moment. Every Design shown has been passed upon by a practical man as being a practical subject. This Edition de Luxe will be sold only in cloth covers, very durably designed. Beyond the title page it contains no advertising and can pass with the customer as your own pro- duction. It consists of 128 pages, size 9x12 ins., solidly filled with illustrations of every neces- sary subject, to which is added 32 pages of white paper for the purpose of pasting in other designs we may print and which yon would like to preserve. The paper used is a heavy, cameo plate finish, which lends to the designs an appearance of singular softness and adds much charm to the printed page. Every design shown in our 32-page Handy Design Book for Solicitors (the one you supply to your agents) is reproduced in our Edition de Luxe, and under the same number; thus you can at once identify from the larger book any order sent in by your agents. Floral Designs de Luxe contains a reproduc- tion of 355 Designs as follows: Bridal Bouquets, 27; Bridal Muffs, 2; Colonial Bouquets, 4; Reception Bouquets, 3; Wreaths, 32; Wreaths on Easels, 8; Standing Wreaths, 25; Christ- mas Wreaths, 4; Crosses and Standing Crosses. 14; Casket Covers, 8; Broken Columns, 2; Floral Cres- cents and Broken Wheels, 5; Pillows, 9; Floral Chairs, 6; Funeral Sprays, 8; Gates Ajar, 4; Anchors, 5; Floral Clocks, 2; Wedding Decorations, 4; Church and House Decorations, 6; Table and Mantel Deco- rations, 12; Christmas Baskets, 19; Easter Baskets, 29; Easter Store and Window Dressing, 2; Debutante Baskets, 8; Floral Hats, 4; Baskets of Plants, 12; Fancy Floral Baskets, 4; Harps and Lyres, 6; Floral Hearts, 2; Urns and Vase, 3; American Flags, 2; Standing Stars and Valentine Casketa,4 ; Floral Horse- shoes, 3; Decorated Automobiles, 2; Pony Trap and Bicycle, 2; Panels, 8; Emblems, 13; Miscellaneous Floral Designs, 26; Emblems of Leading American Orders, 16; TOTAL, 355. The use of this book will add greatly to your business. It will please your customers and; will show them more clearly than any similar book yet printed the beauty of the retail florist's art. You need this book. Why not order a copy today ? Price $2.50, delivery prepaid Our Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every-day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has agents and so- licitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, your name and address appearing on the front cov- er, and no other name being printed in the book. Price, Ten copies, $3.50; 25 copies, $5.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies, $20.00. No card printed on an order of less than ten copies. Send 35c. for a sample copy. The Florists' Exchange p. 0. Box 1697, New York City 1406 The Florists' Exchange Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED Farmers' Security Bureau, New York Qualified Agricultural Help Gsrdeners. Nurserymen. Florists, Horticulturist Farmers, married, sinclc Supermtendents to La- borers. Success of this Agency mamtamed by the qualifications of men placed. Have no branch. SIDNEY SUlllVAN, Expert, 99 Nassau St.,N.Y. Tel. 6486 Cori.la / The columns under this heading are reserved \ for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock / Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or 5 other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land. / Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. \ Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the / line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like \ this, without display. No advt. accepted for I less than thirty cents. \ Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per / line (6 words to the fine). ? Display advts. in these columns, SI. 50 per inch. Satisfaction guaranteed SITUATION WANTED— As foreman in uptodate place, by middle-aged si first-class grower of Carnations, Mui Peas, Poinsettias and all species of pot p wide knowledge of all outside work, if systematic worker and manager of he possible advantage; good reference: stri State wages and^ amount of glas plants grown. Address Grower, ; Middletown, N. Y. ns, Sweet SITUATION WANTED— Married man. 45 years old, 13 years in present position, 8 years m former one, understands thoroughly the gro;mn^ of vegetables and hotbeds, bedding plants and laying of ground, wishes to secure position on Long Island, on private estate; reference may be ob- tained from former employer. Address N. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As forei on large estab by upto- Roses and Carnations; at present ment in New England; aged 46, ^ ___perience; active and energetic; stTof' references as to character and ability; sires a change. Address M. C, care The Plo- ts' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By aged 28, single, expert growei tions, 'Mums and pot plants; cc floris of Roses, Carna- [ipetent of taking I f)Iace; first-class referencesr 'Please state full particulars in first letter. Address N. E., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a good all-round greenhouse man, German, aged 40, single; good grower of Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, Christmas, Easter and Spring stock; experienced 25 years; able to take charge. Please state wages. Address M. N., care Mrs. Strong, 39 Oak St., Naugatuck, Conn. SITUATION WANTED— By sober and industri- ous German, single; grower of Roses. 'Mums, Carnations and potted plants; competent of taking full charge; private or commercial place. Please state full particulars. Box 232, Elizabethtown. N.Y. THE SWEDISH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY of America begs to offer the services of first-class private gardeners, superintendents and managers of private estates. State full particulars In first letter. Address Drawer 138, Short Hills, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By Hollander, single' aged 22; 4 years' experience in growing general Nursery stock and s work; handy and willing Van Ri;, 136 Sunbury St., Minersville. Pa. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, Swede; 6 years' experience, commercial and private; SITUATION WANTED— Young of age, wishes position on com house; 6 years' experience, one yei perlcnce. Henry L. Wenzel, Box 2 L I., N. Y. experience. Henry L. ; and bedding plants; TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. If replies to Help Wai ^TOCK FOR SALE CANNAS CANNAS— CANNAS 7^ Not Low Prices, ■ving Humbert. 4-in., S8.00 per <-in., $2.00 p! St.. Trenton, N. J. AGERATUM AGERATUM— Dwarf, bloom, 3^2-in., S4.00 Wall St., Trenton. N. J Florists' Exchange. AMARYLLIS SITUATION WANTED— By e: man, good grower ol Roses Address Florist, 132 E. 27th St.. Carnations. V York City. AMARYLLIS EMPRESS OF INDIA Amaryllis Johnsonii. Vitata, Liberty Bell, V Spider. Red Spider. Theodore Outerbridge, AMPELOFSIS : The Florists' Exchange. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII— lOt 2l^-m. pots, S2.00 per 100. C. St., Trenton, N. J. GULLETT & STOCKFOR^LE AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS— 2-year. 2 to 3 ft., strong; 12, by mail, S1.25, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. by express. 2-year, 18 to 24 in., good; 12, by mail, $1.00; 50, by mail, $2.00; $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 by express. Strong, 2-year roots, cut back, for transplanting, $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. Chas. Black, Hightstown. N. J. C. Bedder, Crozy. Brandy. I per 100; S'^in.. S6.00 per 100. NS, LINCOLN, ILL Buttercup, Humbert, J. B. Shurtleff & Son, and Allcmania, CARNATIONS ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2M-in.- ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in . . . . ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 214-i ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. 3-in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. 4-in. 8.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcherli Seedlings.... 1.50 12.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcherii. 2 Ji-in 4.00 ROMAN J. IRWIN, 71 W. 23d St., New York City- ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED LINGS — From best greenhouse-grown seeds ready for potting, $1.00 per 100. $7.50 per 1000 J. F. Anderson, STiort Hills, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Collingdale Greenhouses, Collinedale, Pa. CARNATION Pot Plants 100 1000 Matchless, 214 - - - $15.00 $130.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward, 2M - - 400 35.00 White Enchantress, 2^ - 4.00 35.00 Enchantress, 2M - - - 4.00 35.00 Early June delivery. Now booking orders for field-grown plants, for July and later delivery. All varieties. Write for prices. S. 8. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1(08-20 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATION MATCHLESS— A 1 stock, 400 from 2H-in. pots, cut back, well 1 from sand, well rooted, $40.00 for l' A- Laub, New Hamburgh, N. Y. 1 stock, 400 I ; branched, 100 , the lot. Alex. I , CENTAUREA colors, no better strain, 60c. per 1*00, $5.00 per 1000. Cash. Can ship in flats if desh-ed. Mixed „ _ seedlings, same strain, $3.00 per 1000. Brill Celery C. L. Schmid pply Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich ASTER PLANTS— Good, . Vick's Late Branching, white; Michcll's Shell Pink 1000. Keencv's Greenhouse rong, Irame-gn Monongahela, AUCUBA Japonlca bush plants, S5c. lo each. JuUue Roehrs Co., Rutherford, CHRYSANTHEMUMS \ CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS i and 2J4-in. pot plants. A^fjoslal^will bring you 1 our descriptive I' t of the 130 best "Mu BAY TREES— Standards and Pyramids, sizes. Price lisi ' . - .. « Co., Rutherford, 1 BEGONIAS— Lorraine and Cincinnati, J>4 In., from leaf cuttings. Place your ord now for June and July, 1914 Will guarantee satisfaction Cuttings, tings, $2.00 p sie Papwortfa, etc.. Rooted Cuttings, 100, $15.00 per 1000. Naomah, Smith's ■ Mrs. Heyward, Ramapo, etc.. Rooted delivery Prices on api 71 West 23d St., N. BEGONIAS— Now r. cuttings, $20.00 F Lorraine, 2^-in., $15. Immediate delivery. idy, Gncinnati, 2)^-in. leaf ■I 100, $175.00 per 1000. 10 per 100. $135.00 per lOOG. S. A. Anderson. Bufl"alo, '"• Dr. Enmi, P«- -Sm th's T. Eaton Josephine: _ White advance, Mrs. Weeks, White Bonnafl'on, White Jones. Yellow— Golden Glow, Yellow Jones. Major Bonnaffon, Roman 100, $12.00 per per 100; White BEGONIAS— Lorraine, Cincinnati, Florence Davenport, 2K-ln. pots. Delivery from May 15th. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N.Jj BEGONIAS VERNON— Red and pink, in bloom, 2H-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St.. Trenton, N. J. BEGONIAS— Luminosa. SS.OO per 1000. Cash v 124 Ruby St., Lancaster, Inc.. Utica. N. Y. BEGONIA ERFORDI I bloom, 2K-in., $4.00 Jr., Hudson Heights, N. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards. Pyramids and Bu..ih. In various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. 1000. White— Chas. Razor, Chadwick, $3.00 per 100. 10 good varieties Pompons. $1.50 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D 7. Van Antwerp Road, Schenectady, N^Y. STRONG ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS—250 of one variety at lOOO rate. Opah, Pacific Supreme. IKc $10.00 per 1000; President Taft. Wra. Duckham. Golden Age. Yellow Bonnaf- fon. Bobt Halliday. October Frost, Minnie Baily, l)^c., $12.50 per 1000; White Bonnafl'on. Mad. J. Nonin, Maud Dean. Early Snow, Alice Byron, Or Enguehard. Black Hawk, Cullingfordii. 2c., $15.00 per 1000; Chrysolora. 2Hc., $20.00 per 1000; Golden Eagle. Golden Wedding, 3c., $25.00 per 1000. About 20 other good varieties. Terms: cash. John B. Tanguy. West Grove, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings. White and Yellow Bonnaffon. Early Snow, Oct. Frost, Chrysolora, Halliday, Maud Dean, Minnie Bailey, Blackhawk and other varieties, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000; Pacific Supreme, • -^ "' "-yfis^^- T. W. BayUs & Sons, West Grove, CALENDULA CHRYSANTHEMUMS— In 6( cial varieties, listed in order a; clean, well-rooted Cuttings, $15. most; some specials, $20.00 and $25, Wall St.. Trent< Connell, Seemy Canna 20.000 POTTED CANNAS— 25 best ■ strong and well established 3-in. i ready for immediate effect, $5.00 per 1 King Humbert, $7.00 per 100. Get 1 Chrysanthemum list. Benj. Connel CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS— Major Bonnaf- fon. out of pots, $2.50 per 100; Chas. Razer, out of pots. $3.00 per 100. Clean, fine plants. W. &' H. F. Evans, Rowlandville, Philadelphia, Pa. play advertisement on Next Column Next Column Next Column Roman J. Irwin. 71 W. 23d St., New Continued to Next Page The Florists' Exchange 1407 STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemum Cuttings Clean, healthy, stocky plants 100 1000 100 WHITE W. H. Chadwick S2.50 S20.00 S3.00 $25.00 " 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Smith's Advai White Bonnaffon _ Chas. Razer 1.50 12.00 2.00 17 Lynnwood Hall. . Mrs. David Syme Elsie Papworth December Gem Smith's Sensation. . . Chadwick Improved. , 75 15.00 2.50 75 15.00 2.50 20. 75 15.00 2.50 20. 75 16.00 Maud Dean Dr. Enguehard . [.75 15.00 2.50 1.75 15.00 2.50 20. 1.75 15.00 2.50 20. i-acinc supreme 1.75 15.00 2.50 Pink Gem 2.50 20.00 3.00 Chadwick Supreme. . . 2.00" 15.00 YELLOW Golden Glow 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 Roman Gold 1.76 15.00 2.50 20.00 Chrysolora 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Comoleta 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 lectcd stock CRIMSON Harvard 2.50 20. POMPONS ,50 12.00 2.C Ouinola. Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Susquehanna. Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Oueenof the Whites.. 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.0C Garza. Anemone 1.75 15.00 2.60 20.00 JOHN R. COOMBS ■NVest Hartford, CONN. CHRYSANTHEMUMS STOCKFOR^SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHENUMS Early Midseason and Late WHITE— Mrs. H. Robinson, Tim Eaton, White Fricfc. YELLOW— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. W. E. Kelley, Roman Gold, YeUow Eaton. PINK— Adonis, Helen Fricfc, Dr. Enguehard. Price; 2Ji-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, S26.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Antique (Bronze Enguehard), Chadwick Su- preme, December Ccm. Golden Chadwick, Golden ndale, Nagoya, Ramapo, yward, Alif- ° t-,._i_ "per'ioOO-.'Rooted iuttings, ' $25.00 per 1000. 1913 INTRODUCTIONS— Golden Robin, Lu- cile, Quinlan, Marv E. Meyer. Price: 2J^-in. pots, S5.00 per 100; llooted Cuttings. $4.00 per 100. STANDARD POMPONS— Baby. Baby Mar- guerite, Clorinda, Diana. Helen Newberry, Iva Julie Lagravere. Klondike, La Purite. Lula, Minta, Quinola, Zenobia. Price: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. STANDARD ANEMONES^Alpine Clow, Bea- trice Asmus, Bessie Flight, Lida Thomas, Mary Colladay, Katherine Simmons, Mrs. August Knab. Price: 2K-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. $36.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. STANDARD SINGLES— Anna, Arlee, Cloa Hilda Wells, Ladysmith, Minnesota. Rob Roy Price: 2M-in. pots, 60c '- Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 p ELMER D SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mieti. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Inamedlate D«llTer7. Smhh'a Advanu October Frost EARLY WHITE— Mrs. W. Arnold, White Coombes- Chas. Rai'er'.'.'. White Gloria. YELLOW— Comoleta. Chrysolora- Lynnwood HaH Ramapo, Mrs. G. Burke. PINK— Unafca, Mrs. Wm. Eaton.... Coombes. MIDSEASON AND LATE WHITE— C. Touset, W. Turner, T. Eaton. M G. Drabble. PINK— O. H. Broomhead. Elberon, Roman Gold, Nagoya. CRIMSON— Matchless, W. Meredith. Pockett's Crimson, Hazel de Forest. All from 2J^-inch pots. J.OO per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Poclett' • Grin Shrimpton . . , , O. H. Kahn.. 20.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 IJ.Ofl IS.IX) Harry Converse, the 100. $10.00 p. nercial pink, $7.C Chieftain, the finest i per 100. POMPONS Lilian Doty, absolutely the finest pink. Baby Margaret. Jas. Boone, Queen of Whites, and 60 other varieties. All from pots, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. The New Early-flowering for outside planting. I carry 70 kinds, the cream of this type, which I introduced to the trade. My selection, $30.00 per 1000. SINGLES Cap family. All co etc.. S5.00 per 100. Get my complete list if you did not receive it. CHARLES H. TOTTY. MADISON, NEW JERSEY. 200.000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS In 45 best Commercial Varieties In clean and well rooted Cuttings. Price, S2.00 per 100, or $15.00 per 1000, except as noted. Cash, please, from unknown customers. WHITE— Early: Estella, Polly Rose, Early Snow, Smith's Advance, Oct. Frost. Midsoason: C. Touset, Ivory, Alice Byron, Miss Clay Frick. Late: White Bonnaffon, Silver Wedding, Pres. Taft, White Dean. YELLOW— Midseason: Monrovia, Robt. Halli- day. Yellow Ivory. Late: Maj. Bonnaffon, Yellow Jones, Golden Eagle, W. H. Lincoln, Mrs. Hurley ''"piNK^Early: Unaka, Pacific Supreme. Mid- Rosiere, Gloria, Pink Ivory, Gloire Pacific. Crini lUU 10( Alice Salomon. White. Midseason. .87.00 Ramapo. Yellow. Oct. 25... 5.00 Smith s Sensation. Camois Pink 5.00 White Chadwick. Late 3.00 25. Yellow Chadwick 3.00 26. Chrysolora. Yellow. Oct 3.00 26. Tim. Eaton. White. Late 3.00 25. Lynnwood Hall. White. Late 3.00 25, Yellow Eaton. Late 2.50 20. Chas. Razer. White. Early 2.50 20. ■ YELLOW RoSJSGiid. ■.■.;: •piNk J. D.Thompson CarnationCo. JOLIET, ILL. Whi 000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Appleton, Yel- iw Bonnaffon. Yellow Jones, White Jones, Cullingfordii, Harvard, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Chrysolora, Nagoya, Alic Diana, 810.00 per 1000; 2>2-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000. Also 500 White Perfection, 500 White En- chantress, 2000 Pink and 2000 Rose-pink En- chantress, $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. M. 313 Bclair Road, Baltimore, Mcf ' CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, $1.S( per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100, Touset, Oct. Frost, Polly Rose, Pacific, Smith's Advance, Lincoln, Appleton, Enguehard, Silver Wedding, Yellow Bonnaffon, White Bonnaffon, Baby Yellow, Zeno- bia. L. J. Rowe, Titusville, Pa. White and Pink Ivory, Mrs. J. Jones, and Maud Dean, $15.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings of above varieties, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. W F. Lauch, New GalUee, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— From soil, Eaton White, Appleton, Bonnaffon, Jones, Mon- rovia, $15.00 per 1000. Ivory, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Wra. Becker, Jr., Box 48, Farmingdale, L. I., N. Y. Pine Grove ts. $20.00 per 1000. $2.50 per 100 Continued to Next Column Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS Ready shipmi $22.0 5000 Yellow Bonnaffon. 2600 White Bonnaffon. 600 Unaka. 250 Roman Gold. Cash or references. WORCESTER CONSERVATORIES, Worcester, Mass. October Frost Polly Rose Chrysolora Dr. Enguehard Nagoya Jeanne Nonin White Bonnaffon H. J ROLFE - Robt. Halliday Pacific Supreme Unaka Maud Dean Patty Wells' Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 $12.50 12.60 12.50 15.00 12.60 12.50 12.50 12.60 folly Kose l.ov Unafca 1.60 Chrysolora 2.00 Robt. Halliday 1.60 Alice Byron 1.50 Roman Gold. . 1.60 Bonnaffon 1.60 Pacific Supreme 1.50 Ramapo 3.00 Cash with order, please. FLORAL HILL GARDENS, G. F. Nelpp. CHATHAM, N. J SURPLUS STOCK— A few hundred of Ivory, Oc- tober Frost and Comoleta, $1.50 per 100; or will exchange for Golden Wedding. H. S. Baker, War- saw, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS AND POT , 23d St., N. Y. City. CLEVIAS.-HYMANTOPHYLUM- Larae stock plants. William H. Siebrecht, Long Island City, N. Y. COBAEA SCANDENS— 3 to 4 ft., 2 to 3 staked, 3-in., $5.00 per 100. C. Ril Wall St., Trenton. N. J. CYCLAMENS CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM— In 5 standard varieties; well-grown plants from 2K-in. pots, S5.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Paul Mader, East Stroudsburg, Pa. New York Citv DAHLIAS— Divided, Sylvia, IJac, $10.00Tper 1000. Yellow Duke, 3c.. $20.00 per 1000;I250 at 1000 rate. J. R. Benjamin, Calverton, L-iI., of Classified Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE DAHLIAS— Divided, field ready for planting, in 10 g for cut flowers, $1.60 per lOO mixture of all colors, Sl.OO pi lod commercial kinds $12.00 per 1000. In : 100, $8.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERNS— 6-in. pots, fine, prepaid, 60c. each; 2-in., $4.00 per mani, 2-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Run j.'Mr^i! No orders less than S2. ichers & Co.. Gretna, La. FERNS IN FLATS— Now ready Write for lowest prices, sti ' Pric» on Fall bulbs and plants "cheerfully given. F. W. O. Schmitz, Importer. Prince Bay, N. Y. SCOTTII FERNS— Nice, clean, 6-in. stock, $4.00 „,?,<="■, *?•. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. BOSTON FERN RUNNERS— $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. William Mears, Rumson, N. J. FERNS— Boston. Scotti and Roosevelt. See my 2gd''st'Ne'wVo°rg^?t^yV "'>""' ■"■ '"^- " ^^ FUCHSIAS— 4 best sorts, in bud. Black Prince, t:: Elm City, Speciosa, E. G. Hill, 4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Treaton. GERANIUMS TO MAKE ROOIVI Geraniums. Om le, Ricard and Gran Morrell, Torresda! GERANIUMS— Mme. Salleroi, strong, stock- pants, 2H-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in. fine, S3.60 per 100. C. Ribsam. 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. Trenton, N. J. Greenhouses, Lebanon, GERANIUMS— S. 4-in., in bud an Inc., Utica, N. Y. HELIOTROPE HELIOTROPE— Coming in flower, clean, bushy plants. 2Ji-in.. $2.60 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. NEPETA— Variegated. Ground Ivy, for baskets and vases, nice and bushy, 3-in. pots, 84.00 per 100; 4-in., $8.00 per 100. C. L. Schmidt. Lebanon, ENGLISH IVY— Fine, stocky, in 4-in. pots, 3J< to 4 ft. long, $10.00 per 100. Fred Bros., Green'- wich St., Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. ^50 each . Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- NASTURTIUMS 3IURSERY STOCK FRENCH NURSERY STOCK VICTOR DETRICHE & CO Angers, France Continued to Next Page 1408 __STOCKFOR^SALE__ MXFHROLEFIS THREE NEW NEPHROLEPIS SEEDLINGS— B. M. Wichers, Gretna, Louisiana; 50,000 plants and Runners, ready now. 2-in., 25c. each, $15.00 per 100; 3-in., SOc. each; 4-in., 40c. each; 6-in., 60c. each; S-in.. Sl.OO each; 10-in., S2.00 each. All full plants. Runners: S30.00 per 1000. S4.00 per 100. B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. OXALIS OXALIS— Giant Pink. Buttercup. Theodore Out- erbridge, Sunnylands, Bermuda. PALMS PHOENIX CAN ARIENSIS— Fine large plants. $7.50-$35.00 eacb. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. PAHrDANTTS PANDANUS UTILIS— For boxes and vases, the only variety that will stand the Summer sun, far more sho^vy and eraceful than Dracffina In- divisa. 4-in., 15c each, S1.50 per doz.; 5-in., 35c. each. S3.50 per doz.; 6-in., 60c. eacb, S5.00 per doz. These plants are perfect and pot bound, and will stand shipping anywhere. Carlman Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. PANDANUS VEITCHII— Well-colored. 6-in. pots. 50c. B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. PEONIES PEONIES— Choice varieties. Send for list. J. F. RosenBeld, Benson P. P., Omaha, Neb. PETUNIAS PETUNIAS— Large, double, mixed, in bud and bloom, 3 to 4 branches, 4-in., $6.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. PYRETHBUM PYRETHRUM— (Golden Feather), fine, bushy. well colored. 2M-in.. S2.00 per 100. C. Ribsam. 31 Wall St.. Trenton, N. J. ROSES ROSE PLANTS OWN ROOT 2K-in. 3-in. 100 1000 100 1000 Killarney Brffliant S30.00 S250 Prince d'Arenburg 30.00 250 $32.50 S275 Ophelia 30.00 250 Fire Flame 12.00 100 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 10.00 90 12.00 100 Killarney Queen 7.50 60 Radiance 7.60 60 10.00 90 Hillingdon 7.50 60 10.00 90 Sunburst 12.00 100 White Killarney 7.00 55 S.OO 70 Double White Killarney. . 7.50 60 Pink Killarney 7.00 55 8.00 70 Double Pink Killarney. . . 7.60 60 Maryland 7.50 65 10.00 90 Richmond 7.00 55 10.00 90 Kaiserin 7.50 60 10.00 90 Milady 7.50 60 10.00 90 Mrs. Aaron Ward 7.50 60 Taft 7.50 60 10.00 90 Jonfcheer J. L. Mock 9.00 80 12.00 100 Cecil Brunner (Sweet- heart) 12.00 100 Brides & Maids 7.50 60 American Beauty 8.00 75 10.00 90 White & Pink Cochot .... 6.00 50 ROSE PLANTS GRAFTED 2)^-in. 3-in. 100 1000 100 1000 Killarney Brilliant S3S.00 S300 Prince d'Arenbure 30.00 250 $35.00 $300 Mrs. Chas. Russell 17.50 150 Fire Flame 17.50 150 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 17.50 150 Radiance 12.50 120 Hillingdon 12.50 120 17.60 150 White Killarney 12.50 120 15.00 125 Pink Killarney 12.50 120 15.00 125 Maryland 12.60 120 17.50 150 Richmond 12.60 120 16.00 125 Kaiserin 12.50 120 Milady 12.50 120 17.50 140 Cecil Brunner 15.00 125 17.50 Special price on large quantities; quality guaranteed S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. American Beauty =Plants= We have 20,000 Nice clean American Beauty Plants from 2}^-iiich pots, whicti we offer for immediate delivery, at $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Cash Briorclllf Greenhouses Scarborough-on-Hudson, N. Y. ROSES— Pink Killarney, 2M-in. pots, 840.00 per 1000. American Beauty, 3-in. pots. S75.00 per lOCO. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Continued to Next Column The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE SALVIA BONFIRE— 3K-in. pots, well branched S50.00 per 1000; 2M-in. pots, $15.00 per 1000 Pine Grove Floral Corp.,35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass 1000. C. Ribsam. 31 WaU St.. Trenton. N. J. SNAPDRAGONS THERE are so many Silver Pink Snaps offered that you should be particular to have the right one. The originator's stock can be relied upon. Big price reduction on plants. Sec my display *d- G. S. Ramsburg. Somersworth. N. H. SNAPDRAGONS— Sliver Pink. 2ii-m. rtock, good and nrong, «4.00 per 100; tSSOO per 1000. Immediate delivery. White Brot.. Medhia. N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS— 10.000 Rooted Cuttings Silver Pink. Yellow and White. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne. Kennett Sq., Pa, VERBENAS Floral Corp.. 35 Hud: I St., Lynn, Mass. 25.000 VINCA VARIEGATA— 2M-in. Fall struck, sand rooted, breaking fine now with new tips from eyes and ground, S2.26 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Dobbs & Son. Auburn. N. Y. am, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. TO CLOSE OUT SURPLUS STOCK— Good 4-ii Vincas, $7.00 per 100. Cash with order. Cha: C. Walker, 1227 Logan Ave.. DanviUe, 111. MIS CELI.ANEOUS Mme. Salleroi. 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Salvias. 2M-in. pots, S1.50 per 100. Cannas. 4-in. pots. S6.00 per 100. Asters. 40c. per 100. Sun Daisy. 2H-'tn. pots, S1.50 per 100. HILLVIEW GREENHOUSES, T. T. Booth, Prop., MANVILLE, R. I. GERANIUMS— Bushy, healthystock in bloom. Nutt, 4-in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Poitevine, 4-in., $8.00 per 100; 2M-in., $3.00 per 100. Double Grant, 4-in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Ver- bena Seedlings, in separate colors, 3-in., strong, bushy, in bloom, $4.00 per 100. Wm, A. Dawson, Willimantic. Conn. BLOOMING Lobelia, blue. 2J^-in.. 3c. Bloom- ing Petunia. 2H-in.. 3c. Scarlet Sage. 2H-in.. 2c. Ageratum. blue. 2H-in.. 3c. Alternantheras, Major aurea. 2-in.. 2c. Blooming Geraniums, fine plants, 4in., S. A. Nutt. Poitevine, Gen. Grant, pector Red, White Wonder, 2K-in. pots; above are branching out fine, $25.00 per 1000. Also Halliday and WUte and Yellow Bonnaffon Chrys- VINCA— Variegated; strong plants, 2H-'m- pots, $3.00 per 100; from 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3H-in. pots. $8.00 per 100; 4-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. Carnations. White Wonder, from pots. $3. .50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. S. G. Benjamin, FishkiU, N. Y. bert Canna, fine, 3-in. stock, $6.00 per 100. English Ivy, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., $12.60 per 100. Cash, please. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, Ohio. Send for list. Cash with order. Mrs. W. Rummler, 22 Broad St.. Carlstadt, N. J. Vinca Variegata, . . Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Schenectady, N.°Yf VEGETABLE PI.ANTS SWEET POTATO PLANTS— All the leading yellow varieties, including Yellow Nansemond, Up Rivers. Big Stem Jersey. Early Golden and es. now ready, $1.50 per 1000; 5000 c per 1000. Packed right and promf TRANSPLANTED TOMATO PLANTS— Earli- ana. Acme. Stone, Perfection, Ponderosa, $4.00 per 1000. A.Croft.Garrison-on-Hudson. N. Y CELERY PLANTS— Golden self-blanching (French strain), fine plants, ready now. $2.00 per .1000. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens. Kala- Continued to Next Column STOCKFORSALE VEGETABLE PLANTS 00 pel 000. CABBAGE PLANTS— Seedlings. $1. ng. transplai . s Lettuce, sa Danville. lU. : price. Danville Floral t SWEET POTATO PLANTS— $1.60 per 1000. _ Earliana. Stone and Greater Balto Tomato Tansia^anted in bud and bloom. $5.00 per lOOO. H. J. Rolfe. Hair TOMATO PLANTS— Strong, healthy stock. Stone" EGG PLANTS— N. Y. Purple and Black Beauty. 2J4-in. pots. good. big. healthy plants. 23-2C. Packed to carry safely. Keeney's Greenhouses. Monongahela, Pa. houses. Monongi hela. Pa. CABBAGE— All good varieties, strong planted, frame growrt plants, $2.50 p Keeney's Greenhouses, Monongahela, Pa. EGG PLANTS— Good ph jod plants in pots, 2K-in., C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Tren- FOR EXCHANGE TO EXCHANGE— \rmsor cuttings i out, for Asparagus Sprengeri in 3 o ^^ rp., Greenland. N. H. SPHAGNUM MOSS 50 LB. DRY WIRED BALES, clean Sphagnum Friedl. PhiUips. Wis. t^cu riALCs, clean spnagi burlap bales, 75c, Cash. Schartf Bros., Florists, Van Wert. Ohio. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE Lot of land, 248 feet by 106 feet, with 3 iron construction greenhouses, 175 X 20 feet each, potting shed, some frames in fine condition. Located on three streets, trolley passing the front, in a town of 40,000 irmabitants, close to New York Excellent place, suitable either for local trade where all the products could be readily sold, or for wholesale shipping to New York or Philadelphia. Low price; terms to suit pm-chaser. Address " Chance/' care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— Retail greenhouse plant, of 7 greenhouses, 17.000 sq. ft. of glass, steam heat; modern dwelling, electric light, steam heat, bath, set tubs, farm and ice house; 7 acres of land in high state of cultivation, fruit trees. The time to ow. This place is fully equipped. for selhng. July' 1st, Snapdragons and bedding plants ■ ^ ' % years' standing; good reas. : opportunity for the rig ns, $4,000.00 dov .. on Central New Yo on main line to New>York. Information conca ing this eJace cheerfully given. Address J. The K lorists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT At Gibson Avenue and 60th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., one and one-half acres of land, with nine greenhouses. 100 ft. long each, ail in good order, with exceptionally good steam heating plai ; capacity for one hundred tons of coal under same roof. Ne- story brick dwelling with all improvements and stable on premises. Apply to J. GIBSON & HUGH McILVAIN, 14- - iladelphia. Pa. FOR SALE— One of the best located greenhouse properties near New York, especially good for plant trade; 5 greenhouses, 20 and 24 by 125 ft. each, also other glass, about 15,000 sq. ft., 625 ft. frontage, one private dwelling and one two-family residence, both handsome and substantial buildings with all improvements. §5,000.00 cash required, balance on easy terms; convenient to New York ferries, Hudson River Tubes and the proposed Hudson River Bridge. Address McMillan & Sons, Hudson Heights. N. J. FOR SALE— 10,000 sq. ft. of glass, well stocked with bedding plants and Carnations; good retail and wholesale business, near New York Gty, on Long Island; 5 minutes from railroad station, with 5-room house on property and 2 acres of land with lease, all field planted -mth stock. Must sell on account of getting blind. Will be sold cheap. Can take place at once. Fred Brothers, Hempstead, FOR SALE — Splendid opportunity; owner retiring from business; well paymg florist establishment; all houses stocked; 5 miles from N. Y.. near train Next Column FOR SALE OR RENT FOR FLORIST 5X2 acres level grou electricity, 2 'phone or trolley r ■■ ' delphia, 1 nd, best soil in s. }4 square to r tfeliverics, 15 S750.00 per S.S. Pennock-Meehan Co., ,'S«/t« Phila.,Pa. FOR SALE— 6 miles from Staten Island, New York City ferry; good paying greenhouse proper- ty, with about 9 acres of good land, 5 greenhouses, 27,000 ft. of glass; in first-class condition; 8-room house with all improvements; stable and out- buildings; good retail business can be done if wanted. Address N. D., care The Florists' Es- FOR SALE — A bargain, if taken before July 1st; about 11,000 ft. of glass, well stocked with Carnations, 'Mums, Asparagus and bedding plants; good home trade and market. For par- ticulars, address Wm. J. Marshall, Copeland St., Campello, Mass. FOR SALE — 7 greenhouse, dwelling house, bam; 2J^ acres; fine loamy soil; buildings all in good condition; good retail trade for plants. Must be sold to close an estate. E. J. Chapin. Caldwell, FOR SALE— S-room house. imp;„.^.,.^„^, ^ acres ol land, 5 greenhouses, fruit trees, hardy plants; first-class florist place. Do not apply by fetter. Mrs. H. Kuhnert, S3 Pink St., Hackensack, FOR SALE— S400.00 buys a first class store with ^ fixtures; well stocked; located in the center of city. Good reason for selling. Address J. M, White, 670 Pennsylvania Ave., Elizabeth, N. j. FOR SALE— Retail florist's business in a lively city, doing a large business; 11 greenhouses, few acres land, etc. Write for particulars. Address L. K., care The Florists' Exchange. BARGAIN — Greenhouse, residence and stock; no competition; live village, 30 miles from Buf- falo; exceUent shipping facilities. Write Hlis Bros.. Springville, NT V. FOR SALE— Flower Store, doing a business of over §12,000 a year, in good location, low rent, reasonable price. Address L. M., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR LEASE— Over 12,000 ft. of glass, with 2 to 10 acres of land, near Baltimore. Ad dress L. L., care The Florists' Exchange. The Florists* Exchange. FOR SALE— 25,000 sq. ft. gla- Address Walter S. Schultz. Ma< t sell quickly; price, $9,000.00. ms^^. SUNDRIES FOR SALE Pipe Bargains New and Second-Hand SPECIAI. OFFERS 1-incli S. H. BIk.. per 100 feet. . . . J2.60 IM-ina S. H. Blk.. per 100 feet. .. . 4.4S 2.incli New BIk., per 100 feet. . . . 7.80 Eagle Pipe Supply Co., !nc. 29 Howard St., N. Y. City GUARANTEED NON-KINK HOSE in odd lengthi with couplings, 10c. per ft. This hose is fresTi made, and worth 20c. a ft DOUBLE LIGHT HOTBED SASH. 3x6 ft., from very best cypress, 2-in. thick. Iron crossbar, two layers double thick glass at S3.35. Single layer hotbed sash, S1.60. PANSY BOXES, 12x20x3 in. deep, 5c. each. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1398 to 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE— 100 boxes 16 x 24 A Double Green- house Glass, new stock, at S2.90 per box to quick buyer. Also other sizes. Address Glass, care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Two 48-in. horizontal return tubular boilers for hot water heating. Chas H. Rice, Bedford St., Lexington, Mass. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS Gardens, 304 Main St.. J; WANTED TO LEASE— With privilege to buy, a lew greenhouses in a fair condition. John A. Harth. 2d St.. Bayside, L. I., N. Y. WANTED TO LEASE— About 5000 ft. of glass for five years, with option to buy; must be in good condition; a money maker. Address M. E., care The Florists' Exchange. The Flprists' Exchange 1409 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA ALNVAYS IN THE VAN IN LEADING INNOVATIONS WEDDING Lace Bouquet Holders, Satin Finish Kneeling Stools Long-Handled, Flower- Girl Baskets Bridal Shoulder Baskets Directoire Staffs Shepherd's Crooks Aisle Posts Bridal Resting Baskets ACCESSORIES and Screens Empire Staffs Arches and Basket Vases White Cord and Chiffons Plant Baskets and Stands These cuts depict our new style Staff Baskets Read our Silent Salesman for all other supplies H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. J A Comparison of Advertising Costs $39, 1 Middle Atlantic States I Buffalo, N. Y. 00 $117.22 $234.22 $4250, further Moral Is the cost of advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one year, 52 issues. Total circulation, over 425,000 copies. Is the cost of a three-inch advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one year, 52 issues. Total circulation, over 425,000 copies Is the cost of a six-inch advertisement in every issue of THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE for one year, 52 issues. Total circulation, over 425,000 copies. 00 Would be the cost of the one , — cent stamp required to address and mail 425,000 circulars, exclusive of the great addi- tional expense for envelopes and addressing same, paper, printing, etc. The advertisements in THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE are ALWAYS read. The circular generally goes into the waste basket, witliout being read. Build on a solid founda- tion. Invest your money with care. You are not making a mistake when you advertise in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, the dividend producer. Trade Satisfactory There was not much life in the flower business a week previous to Me- morial Day, though the greenhouse men were busy filling vases and with lawn work. There were good sales reported in the plant line, especially Geraniums in bloom, Vineas, Dracsnas, and there was a good quantity of fine Hydrangeas to be had in all sizes and grades which had fairly good sales. It was a quiet week in the cut flower line, and the market was well stocked in everything. The heavy supply of Roses accumulated, as the warm weather brought them on fast, and shipments, though well packed in ice, were full ! blown when taken from the boxes. The early part of Memorial week found the receipts still heavy, and the hot weather had forced in the outdoor material such as Lilac, wliite Narcissus, Valley, Tulips, Deutzias, Irises, and other stock. Peonies were added to the list, and there were more than oould be disposed' of to good advantage. There was not much business up to Thursday, though on Friday trade had improved, and the only scarcity existed on good colored Carnations. Roses of all kinds and grades were in enormous supply and these had to be sold at prices way below quotations. Am. Beauty was also very plentiful, with very little de- business and sent in loads of bloom- Sweet Peas, wliich always sold on these days hitherto, were a disappointment. The Spencer variety took well, but there were too many of the ordinary stock, and a good many were lost. There was also a good qtiantity of sm^all Gladiolus, Swainsonas, Mignon- ette, Daisies and indoor Valley. The cemetery florists were constantly looked for, but there was no outlet for the large amount of stock received during the week. Prices ruled lower than in other years, though no complaint can be made as to volume of the genera] busi- ness bad for the week. E. C. B. pi mand for Memorial Day. A large por- tion of Peonies suffered in transit by overheating and falling when taken from the boxes, and the buyers were looking only for stock ithajt would hold durmg the hot spell; the best reached only $5 a hundred, and the halance went for what could be got. The Lily growers planned for Easter Troy, N. Y. Everyone was busy with all sorts of floral designs, bouquets and cut flowers for Memorial Day. Funeral work also was very good and quite a number of special decorations were on last month at the different hotels for receptions and luncheons. James G. Barrett, Burdett ave., had a ' rush on funeral work. For Memorial j Day the plant business was greater I than ever, as the demand for pot plants ' beat any other year. Mr. Barrett was awarded the contract to furnish the bouquets for the Troy high school gradu- Sambrook Bros., 413 Fulton St., re- | port business excellent, having had a very good rush in every line for the last three weeks. They also have had some very large contracts for window boxes and bedding plants. John Samhrook, who has a range of greenhouses at Ber- , lin, N. Y., is cutting some very fine Roses ; and Carnations. Mulholland Bros, are certainly very active and have the honor to supply 50 bouquets of three dozen Killamey Roses to the Emma WUlet School graduates. H. L. Menand, 464 Fulton sL, and quite a run on Floral designs for the Fruits and Vegetables Under Glass By WM. TURNER Embodying the results of a life- time's experience and observation in the raising of fruits and vege- tables under glass. The author takes particular pains to describe the methods of Culture of each subject in detail. Profusely illustrated vrlth6S splendid half-tone Illustra- tions. Size TKxIOJi Inches. 256 pages and cover. Price, Postpaid, $5.00 A.T.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co. 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE It th* only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Car- nations, large and small alike. It brings ths results of Classified Advertisements In addition to the regular display adver- tisements, and with no extra cost, ex- cept to us. Can you think of better atf- vertlslng service than thlsf 1410 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Rustic Hexagon Hanging Baskets Wire Hanging Basltets 8-in.... $1.35 per doz. Bamboo Hexagon Hanging Basltets $12.00 per doz. Cane,Cone-Shaped, Close Work Hanging Baskets $18.00 per doz. Perfect Drainage Attach- additional. Bamboo Square Hanging Baskets $0.85 each Cane, Cone-Shaped, Open Work Hanging Baskets $15.00 per doz. Perfect Drainage Attach- ment on above, 15c. additional. Cable Iron Hanging Baskets, Metal Liners. . .$1.65 each Flat Iron Hanging Baskets, Metal Liners 1.85 each We would call your attention to our New Hexagon Rustic Hanging Basket, which is much stronger and more durable than the old Bowl-Shaped Basket. Also to our Perfect Drainage Baskets, which keep the soil in perfectly healthy condition and no stagnant water need accu- mulate in the bottom of the basket, as it can easily be drained by our method. PATENT APPLIED FOR REED & KELLER 122 WEST 25th STREET, NEW YORK CITY Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds of Florists' Supplies NEW CROP FANCY FERNS, Sioopenooo DAGGER FERNS, $1.00 per looo Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., 5c., and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, $3.50 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.50 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-Ib cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.50 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per bunch of 50 sprays. Try them. I o/ Eoergraent ♦-' , „ CroAvl Fern Co. NniSlhlll.Mus. MILLINGTON. MASS. The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. WrIU for Comphf Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Huckleberry Foliage Any quantity. Prompt shipment. 82.50 per case. Dagger Ferns W. W. Thompson, Hixon, Ala. Give credit where credit Is dae — Mention Exch&Djre Velterans' Assoeiation to decorate the graves of comrades. I Sam Hanson, 14tli St., reports Me- I morial Day a grand success, he having I cleaned up his entire stock of bedding plants and hundreds of bouquets. Jas. A. Reynolds, Brunswick rd., has had a very fine lot of leading sorts of Carnations these last two weeks, cut- ting at the rate of two to three thousand daily. He also has transplanted twenty thousand plants in the field. The firm of W. H. Brown, 2006 Fifth ave., was bought out by Lloyd V. Walker, who opened up with good re- sults, but had a very strange experi- ence last Thursday morning when three strangers walked in, pulled out a gun, and demanded his cash. Mr. Walker handed over $33 in cash and checks. After they disappeared he notified the police who seized Wm. Dailey, who had the checks in his possession. H. W. Gordinier Co., Franklin sq. has had a very successful wholesale trade, but owing to the backward season the retail trade has run behind, especially on Sweet Pea orders. Louis Menand, Rural Cemetery, had every one of his many employees busy for the last two weeks. L. H. S. Syra N. Y. RUSSIN & HANFLING Landscape Gardening edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date Prof. BeftI methods and practice re in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening ; indispensable for those who would have ae pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E., Spriafifield. Mass. 134 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 Jifd7mporr™ot Willow and fancy Basketsforflorists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES IS- Our Specialties Wheat Sheaves and Baskets (live ,utting on the- finishing coat of painit. The ventilating apparatus is of the latest pattern, chains being used in place of the shaft and -wheel ; the wihole place will he- heated by steam. A very nice dwelling house is to be built for Mr. Brown at the entrance to- the grounds, whicJi he greatly appre- ciates. The value of The Florists' Ex- change as an advertising medium could not have stronger endorsement than a statement Mr. Brown made to the writer concerning the last Easter trade. The company had an immense stock of Lilies, which it advertised in The Ex- change, and not only disposed of the entire lot, but had to turn down orders, for 1500. Who can ask for better re- sults? Memorial Day The day opened with heavy showers, whicli seriously afl'eoted the sale of cut dowel's, consequently those who ihad laid in heavy stocks found it difficult to un- load them. The only advance n'oticeable was on lOarnations, which sold at 75c. to $1 per doz. ; Eoses from $1 to $3 ; Peonies, $1.50 to $3 ; Iris, $1 to $3. The Pierce Chrdstian Co. made a very hajndsome window display, Gladiolus America being quite conspicuous. Peonies and Carnations were very plenti- ful. P. R. Qulnlan had a heavy cut of Carnations ; the greenhouse in the rear of the store was filled with bedding stock and some good Hydrangeas. Several hundred Boxwood trees are neatly ar- ranged on a vacant spot near the store. Cannellte Bros, made a specialty of well grown Hydrangeas. ^Chester Harris made a very nice dis- play with cut flowers and plants, and reports a good sale. Gits. Bartholome had sold out every Geranium he had in flower and had to buy more. iSome French Pelargoniums were remarkably well flowered. His Carnations were also fine. iSilliman Bros., report having had so far a very good Spring trade. They are still cutting some good Carnaitions. James Bourne, whose large Pansy beds were covered with the Spring flood, came out far better than he anticipated, and lost comparatively few plants. Bellamy Bros, report their Memorial Day trade over 100 per cenit. better than ever before. Their immense stock of Geraniums, which is the largest in the city, is excdJent, which accounts for their ready sale. They are cutting a grand lot of Sweet Peas ; one plant, a sport from Christmas Pink, is certainly a wonder, both in size of flower and pro- ductiveness. Some specimen Hydrangeas, .5ft. through, with immense heads of bloom, are choice. H. Y. Ramsey, N. J.^Schroeder Brothers lost about 500ft. of glass in the hailstorm that accompanied the cyclone which swept over the northern part of Bergen Co. last week. Wm. Barkham at Ridge- wood, and the Eslers at Saddle River, lost only a few panes. At Ridgewood trees were blown down and broken bj^ the wind. The Florists' Exchange 411 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Boston-HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.-Mass. Low Special Price BOXES 18x 5x3.. 21x 5x3>^ 24x 5x31^ 28x 5x3H 21x 8x5.. 30x 5x3H. 24x 8x5.. Per 100 .$1.50 . 1.65 . 2.15 . 2.65 . 2.65 . 2.85 . 3.00 28x 8x5.. ..$3.30 30x 8x5.. .. 4.00 36x 8x5.. .. 5.00 30x12x6.. .. 5.80 36x14x6.. .. 7.00 36x12x6.. .. 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES Pa 100 19 x 9 X 8 Manila $4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x16x7. ...$5.00 18x18x8. ... 6.0C 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9.... 8.00 VIOLET BOXES Per 100 8 x5x3...$1.60 91^x6x4 ... 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 12 x8x7 ... 3.00 Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES 4x 8 inch 8xl2incli 12x16 inch 16x20 inch 20x24 inch. Imported Per 100 .$1.50 . 2.00 . 2.50 . 3.00 . 3.50 24x28 inch.. $4.50 28x32 inch .. 5.50 32x36 inch .. 6.50 36x40 inch .. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOUTHERN SNILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality Leucothoc sprays SLOOperlOO $7.S0 per 1000 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink— NO CHARGE. In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad NEW CROP Fancy f£|j|^§ Dagger $2. SO per 1000 On account of the extreme scarcity here, gatherers have raised the price on the Ferns. Therefore, we are obliged to advance the price 50c. per 1000. SPECIAU Bronze (lALAX Green Selected SLOP per 1000, $7.50 per 10.000 sphagnIFmoss Large bale $2.00 Fine quality— ORDER NOW HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., a, 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort HUI, 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2WINTHR0P SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Boston, Mass. Unknown customers please ^ fiive reference, or cash with order. I read tbJB adTt. In the Etcbani Oswego, N. Y. Although business has been on the quiet side for a weeli or two, still the florists are aJI very satisfied with their Winter and Spring trade, which has been the heaviest ever known. Funeral work has been very large. Effects of Last Winter The unprecedented frosts of last Winter have worked havoc among a large number of hardy shrubs and Roses. The climbers have suffered the most. Oiiuson Ramblers stood best, although many have been killed to the roots. Dorotfhy Perkins and many others are completely gone, as well as a large number of h. p.'s. IMany Privet hedges have been killed entirely, and the writer noted some splendid specimens of Deut- zias entirely killed. Berberis Thunbergii and the purple leaved variety have come through splendidly : these will doubtless replace the Privet. The writer does not recall a city where there is so much of the old-fashioned Box edging used as in Oswego ; and that too, has been killed as never before. C. Penfold is Showing some very good Tulips of his owni growing, of which he has quite a number which came dn well for Memorial Day. He expresses him- self as well pleased with his business outlook. W. H. Workman had an immense stock just right for Memorial Day. The Hydrangeas were his crowning glory — • 400 of them, Bouquet Pink and Ava- lanche. These he finds the best bloomers and keepers. A bank of several hundred n t the end of one house makes a gorgeous sight. An immense block of 'Mums are a fine ithrifty lot and promise well for nest Fall. W. D. Stewart two years sdnce planted in front of hds houses a long row of climbing Roses of various sorts with the idea of lowing the public the character and flowera of them. Unfortunately the past Winter has injured them severely. His Cattleya Mossise are giving some very nice flowers. Carl Beckistedt has a large and varied stock; also N. C. Feelcy. In concluding my Oswego notes I would like to call attennion to 'two rather unusju- al mottoes to be seen in dwelling houses here. As one enters Wat Workman's, you will see, neatly framed, the words : "We are all happy here; leave your grouch outside." In the beautiful home of a millionaire, caned on the mantel in the dining room, are the words, "It is not meat but cheerfulness that makes the feast." H. T. work in about 10 days. The stock con- sists o£ all the most popular bedding plants — Coleuses and Verbenas in a great many varieties, Salvias and Cannas. There are 5000 King Humbert Cannas in the lot this year. Mr. McGuire has been in the service of the New York Cen- tral for a number of years and we are glad to say that his work has always been tasteful. Fulton, N. Y. Business has been very good since Easter and funeral work very heavy. At Foerders' some very nice Sweet Peas and 'Carnations were noted. Dick Northrop and C. Dumas have large plantings of Asters, which are spe- cialties of theirs. The flowers are shipped to New York and Philadelphia. C. B. Wctherby, who relinquished the florist's business owing to increased deaf- ness, and undertook the growing of Let- tuces, is very pleased at the success he bas obtained in his venture. H. Y. Batavia, N. Y. Trainload of Plants Thomas McGuire, florist for the New York Central Railroad, has set out the grounds at the depot here, and has started out with a flower special, which consists of a caboose and two baggage cars. This train is loaded with over 60,000 plants which are to be used in beautifying the railway company's prop- erity in Western New York and Eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. McGuire took with him six men and expects to finish the Arthtjb a. Kirchhoff. New York State Notes New Hambueg — A. A. Laub has hai exceptional success with Enchantress Carnations and is one of the best grow- ers in this section of Matchless, which is his most profitable white. FiSHKiLL. — Wood Bros, have no kick coming ; this season, now almost at its zenith, finds them with little surplus. Some good stock is left for late planters. Newbukqh. — Everybody here is satis- fied with Memorial Day business. Geo. F. Chadborn of Schaetfers, keeps a steady ad in the local paper and has sometimes more than his share of busi- ness in consequence. Doc Wait of the Newburgh Floral Co. is a strong apostle of the City Beautiful and never loses the opportunity to ad- vance Flora's interests. Result is seen in the empty benches just now. Mark Crawshaw at the West End is also a unique advertiser and is accepted as the best all round grower in the com- munity. Percy Herbert of the Yuess Gardens says S. A. Nutt is still the most popular Geranium for massing purposes. At Or- ange Lake Park, where they have had the planting contract for several seasons, it is found to stand the extremes of heat and cold even better than any other, al- though variety of color is studied for general effect. They had a large business with the G. A. R. post this year. Supt. Haible of Downing Park has things looking fine in anticipation of the coming convention of Park Superinten- dents. It rests with Jupiter Pluvius to freshen up vegetation, which at time of writing these notes, is languishing. One thing the visitors can be assured of : the prettiest spot and grandest natural views combined with the well known hospital- ity of this historic old burgh on the Hudson. W. M. Imported Pests Writing from Washington, D. C. on May 16, C. L. Marlatt, ohairmam of the Federal Horticultural Board, says tihat during the month of April two nests of 'the brow^n-tail moth and three egg masses of the European tussock moth were de^ tected' on French stock then imported. One egg mass of the latter was also col- lected on stock coming from Holland. Many pests of greater or less importance have been detected by various inspectors during the past month. In order to hasten the appearance of the monthly letters it is earnestly requested that. In so far as possible, reports on inspected materia] be forwarded at the close of each week. Ohio State Notes YOTJNGSTOWN. — Jno. Walker says Pelargonium Easter Greeting is one of the best sellers; it is both an early and continuous bloomer, very attractive and as easily grown as the commoner varie- ties. He sold out almost an entire house for Memorial Day. ZANE3VILLE. — Chas. Peterson is a typical philosopher. Although an invalid, necessitating the wheel chair as a means of locomotion, his optimism is a tonic and undoubtedly helps hold the fine busir ness he has built up. W. M. 1412 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Wire Hanging Baskets SCROLL TOP I PLAIN TOP 10-inch Sl-50 lO-inch $1.25 12-inch 1.76 | 12-inch 1.50 14.inch 2.75 | 14-inch 2.60 16-inch 4.00 16-inch 3.76 18-inch 6.00 | 18-inch 6.00 OEOROB B. HART Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies 47-Sl Stone Street, ROCHESTER, N. Y. The'Kervan Co.'^'SfZV'- NAAHOLESALE NEW YORK ALLTDECORATING EVERGREENS— S^hi?^WUd"Smaax, FresS^ut pSmetti nches, Ropings made order, all kinds ^3ax Sprays, Sphagnum, Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses. Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa Write them y GIBBONS, THE SMILAX MAN, RED LEVEL, ALA. DELIVERED PRICES HUCKLEBERRY BRANCHES, $3.00 per case. FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000. I I GRAY MOSS, $1.00 per bag. DAGGER FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. NEEDLE PINES, 20c. each. MAGNOLIA LEAVES, $5.50 per 100 lbs. | WILD SMILAX, $5.00 per case. Prices for Fernslarejn 10,000 lots. All stock fresh from the woods. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eschapge JOS.G.NEIDINGER,FIorists'Supplies 1515-15 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write tfaem Ton read this advt. In the Bxchanse 122 W. 25th Street NEW YORK y;j,'S'^;f"'rr' florists' supplies ^n^anisiSL'T^'^ ^815 Give credit where credit Is doe — Mention Exchange REED & KELLER M. RICE CO., THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA- i credit la dne — Mention Exchange Fadeless Green Sheet Moss At $1.60 per bag, five bushel bags; this is for June delivery. Write for free sample. My Moss is the best that can H. W. ARMES, Florist BRYSON CITY. N. C. will help all around If you mt^ntian the Exchange Huckleberry foliage S2.50 per case Fancy Ferns $1.50 per 1000 Daggers 1.25 per 1000 Natural and Perpetuated Moss E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. GHve credit where credit 1b due — Mention Exchange Aumer, Dierks & Arenwald 4 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone 8306 Madison Square New Fancy Ferns FINE STOCK $1.50 per 1000; $14.00 per 10,000 Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please J. F. Vavrous & Sons, Lebanon, Pa. Write them yon read thiB advt. In the Exchange Do Not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point inthe United States and Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 66 Pine Street, NEW YORK Novelties, Fancy Baskets and Everlasting Wreaths Write them yon read t PLANT CULTURE %^S A. T. DB LA HARB PTG. » PUB. CO. Speciivl Ribbon Offer Something new in the ribbon line. All colors WINDllIl'^WHoiLflAlf FlORAl CO. 1810 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS. MO. Write them yon read this advt. In the Exchange Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit— ITie for Reinlta A Chance to Start in Business Ithaca, N. T., is literally a city with- out a commercial greenhouse, or at least that will be the situation after Oct. 1, when negotiations whidh have been pend- ing for some dme between Cornell Uni- versity and the Bool Floral Co. will re- sult in the transfer to the University of the greenhouses which for years have been maintained by Arthur H. Bool. In connection with the University there are some greenhouses whidh are used for the growing of flowers and studies car- ried on by students in tjhe College of Agriculture. At these greenhouses some flowers are sold to instructors and stu- dents, but none to residents of the city, and at no time are city prices reduced by the University conservaitories. The general growth in flower trade and the attention which is given to it has re- sulted in a determination on the part of those in charge of the floricultural de^ (partment of the University to give a course in retail floriculture, and it is the plan to teadh the advantages due to a study of entomology, insects, plant dis- eases and plant physiology. With the taking oyer of the Bool greeithouses, a city which has a popula- tion of 15,500 and an additional student population of approximately 6000, will be without greenhouses devoting their at- tention to local trade and opportunities for wholesaling. This of itself, it is be- lieved by the industrial Commission of Ithaca, is sufficient inducement for those wlio seek a good opportunity to start a greenhouse of good size. There are two florists in Ithaca with retail trade. The interests of the Bool Floral lOo. in a store on State st. have been taken over by A. A. Thomas, who receives flowers from the United States Cut Flower Co. of Elmira, and a green- house in Oswego. Mrs. Adolph Lueke also conducts a small retail store. Ship- ments of flowers are made to this ci'ty on Mondays and Thursdays. It is un- derstood that in the Fall a student of the college of agriculture by the name of Stearn, and whose residence is in Phila- delphia, will open a store on College ave. or Eddy St., but as far as known no one has essayed to fill the opportunity which is apparent for a modem greenhouse. Because the Bool Floral Co. has oper- ated greenhouses in this section for a considerable period of time, its method of oi)eration is worth examination. Mr. Bool has controlled 56 acres, but has used only a small jwrtion of this in con- nection with his greenhouse business. He uses pea coal, semi-anitiracite, pur- chasing it from Pennsylvania mines at a cost of $3.15 on the track. There is an added charge of about 30c. per ton- to haul tMs to his greenhouses; the burn- ing period is between Sept. 15 and June Land near the Bool greenhouses ia rated at from $100 to $125 per acre. It is high ground, being situated on East Hill, a mile or more beyond the Uni- versity, and something over three miles from the center of the city, thus being a considerable distance from the lake. The soil is heavy clay and Ehinkirk sandy loam. It is considered especially good for Roses and Violets, although a little heavy for Carnations and iSweet Peas. However, splendid results have been ob- tained in growing the latter, and in fact, all kinds of flowers. In the opuiion of Prof. E. A. White, head of the floricultural department of Cornell University, there is a splendid field open locally for the establishment of a greenhouse. Both Professor White and A. 0. Hottes, instructor of floricul- ture, have gone over the situation thor- oughly, and believe that the ojwning offers exceptional opportunities for who- ever takes it up on a broad scale. Pennsylvania State Notes Shippensbtieq. — U. J. Hargierode re- ports a very good Memorial Day trade. Rex Begonias are a specialty. Camp Hill. — ^T. J. Oppermann says it was a general clean-up, both in plants and cut flowers for Memorial Day. W. M. wbereeredl t iB dne — Mention ETebange Florists' Greening Pins Wm. Schlatter & Son 422 Main St. SPRINGFIELD, MASS Reclproelty — Saw It in the GREEN SHEET MOSS pot plautj laslcets, alao ■ OS and for i ST. LOUIS, MO. Reciprocity — Saw WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.75; 50,000. $7.50 Manufactured by W.J. COWEE, Berlin, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers Will help all around if yoa menHon the Exchange ARecoMToBeProndOI The Florists' Hail Assodadon has paid 2000 losses amounttnt to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address J OHN G. ESLER. Saddle River, N. J. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO The Florists' Exchange 141 a Yinca Yariegata 3^-in., fine plants with trailers, $5.00 per 100; 2}4-in., nice plants with trailers, suitable for baskets, $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS strong, bushy plants, in bud and bloom, 3H-in. pots; S. A. NUTT, $5.00 per 100. These are fine plants, as good as any 4-inch. Cash with order, please. JOHN R. MITCHELL MADISON, N. J. Write tbem yog read this advt. In the Brchang* GERANIUMS Double Grant and S. A. Nutt, 4-in., in bud and bloom, 6c.; 3J^ in., 5c.; 5-in., a splendid lot, 15c. and 20c. HELIOTROPES. 4-in., 6c. SALVIA. Bonfire, 2M-in., 2c. CANNAS. 4-in., King Humbert, 7c.; A. Bouvier, C. Henderson, Florence Vaughan, 5c. Arthur Comelis WENONAH. N. J. Will help all around if you mentlop the E\'cbaa^e ROOTED CUTTINGS GERANIUMS RICARD, POITEVINE, DOYLE, NUTT, BUCHNER, ANNA BROWN (pink). $10.00 per 1000. 2-Inch. RICARD, POITEVINE, NUTT. Fine stock. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby St.. LANCASTER. PA. Givp credit whereoredit is due — Mention Exchange GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings From now till October »10,00 per 1000. Ca«h with order FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster Pa. ; — Mention Bhcclinnge Bruanti GeraniuHis late. They are from 10 to 14 inches high. To make room will sell for $10.00 per 100 out of pots. JACOB A. TRIES. Florist 52 Goepp Street, BETHLEHEM, PA. Qeraniums S. A. NUTT in bud and bloom, good bushy Stock from 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; fine 3-in. stock, $5.00 per 100 Cash please. KILBOURNS WILLIAMS - - Clinton, N.Y. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Rlcard, Double . 86.00 per 100; 3- ASTERS, large transplanted plants, mixed, $3.00 pef 1000. , , - SALVIAS, Bonfire and Splendens. Large plants from sod, $6.00 per 1000. SALVIAS. 2}i-in„ 2c.: 3-in., 3c. LOBELIA, Double Blue. 2}i->n., $2.00 per 100. Samuel Whitton, Z32 Churchill Ave., Utica, N. V. Reciprocity— Saw it in tile Exchange Geraniums 10,000 GERANIUiVIS in bud and bloom; fine plants. S. A. Nutt, A. Rlcard, Beaute Polte- vlne. La Favorite, Frances Perkins, IVlarquis de CasteUane and John Doyle. 3M-in.. in pots, $5.00 per 100. VINCA VARIEGATA, 3)^-in. pots, $5.00 per FUCHSIAS. Snow white. 3H-in. pots, $7.00 per HELIOTROPES, Queen of Violets, 2}^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. W.J.CHINNICK,Trenton,N.J. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange iO per 100. 2>^-in., $2.S GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevlne and Gran _ 3>S-in.. $5.00 per 100; 2K-in., $2.50 i BEGONIAS, Vernon aAd Etfo ii:. jnji>i/\o, Lfreer s ar — LEMON VERBENAS. MME. SALLEROI. 2H-in., $2.50 per li CALADIUM Esculentum. $8.00 per ASTERS. In flats, late branching, $6.00 TT.T..?« * " " ' and yello Morristown, N. J- vt. In the Exchange ALTERNANTHERAS. General Trade Notes Champaign, III. — William Shelby has gone to Milwaukee, Wis., where he will take charge of the building of some large gi-eenhouses for the Foley M'fg. Oo. Galesbukg, III. — H. F. Drury, the local florist, has donaited two fine beds of SaMas and planted them in the front yard of the Galesbui'g Cottage Hospital. Mendota, III. — ^Beroard Katzwinkel, of tihe Eest}land Floral Co., has presented the city with two beautiful urns of flow- ers, which have been placed in the front of the waterwiorks station. Peophetstown, III. — Hilger Bros, have enlarged trtieir greenhouses to meet the increased demand they have for plants of all kinds and cut flowers. A large amount of bedding stock was sold during the past week. Clinton, III. — G. A. Bennett and wife _ have found their flower business growing to such an extent that they se- cured a locaition for a store which was opened on May 26. This is the first flower store in CUniton. Oeegon, III. — Ibe Oregon greenhouses report a good sale of plants and cut flowers for Memorial Day. They had a large stock of Geraniums and other bed- ding plants that were disposed of dur- ing the rush of the past week. La Salle, III. — The proprietor of the La Salle County Nurseries has a large collection of Peonies that he is beginning to cut and ship to Chicago and other cities. The number of buds and blossoms is estimated at 40,0(X). Goshen, N. T. — An electrical storm on Wednesday afternoon of last week was accompanied by hail that destroyed growing crops and damaged trees and shrubs. The wind crippled both tele- graph and telephone service in the path of (he storm as badly as did the big snowstorm of last Winter. Rat Exterminators The steel works and large stores in Sheffield, Eng., are very largely infested with rats. In the works, however, very little damage is done by rats, and it is the rule occasionally to employ a pro- fessional rat catcher, who catches about 100 rats a night, and is paid £1 ($4.87) for a night's work. Such a profession is no doubt influenced by the fact that there is a ready sale to sporting men of the rats caught for training their dogs. An opportunity will shortly occur in Shefl3eld to demonstrate the value of American rat exterminators. What is known as the killimg shambles amT'the' flsh and meat market, located right in the center of the city, ;are to be pulled down in accordance with the new ^town planning scheme of the city authorities. When ■this 'does occur it is recognized by - the public that the home of millions of' rats wOI be destroyed, and articles and letters appearing in- the local -newspapers-- recently urged the coriwration to do something to prevent the migration of this vermin. Palms, Ferns, Asparagus, Dracaenas, Ivies and Vincas KENTIABelmoreanaand Forsterlana. 4, 5 and 6-in., at 25c., 35c., 50c., 75o. and Sl.OO e> Assorted Ferns tor Dishes and ASPARAGUS Plumosus. $3.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. Strong, 4-in., at $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., 2 to 3 ft., bushy stock, $10.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indlvlsa. Large 7-iii., 76c. and $1.00 each; 4-in., small, at $10.00 per 100. H. WESTON, Reciprocity — Saw HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Bedding Plants .$6.00 1.50; 3-in. VINCA Variegata. SJ^-in. . BEGONIA Vernon. 2K-in.. AGERATUM. 3-in SNAPDRAGON 3-in MADAME SALLEROI. 2K GERANIUMS, CasteUane and S. A. Nutt. 3H and 4-in 6.00 Boston and Whitmanl FERNS. 6-in., 50c. Roosevelt Ferns. 10-in., $2.00 and $2.50 Assorted FERNS. 2}^-in., strong, healthy plants, $25.00 per 1000 3.00 KENTIA Forsterlana Combination, 3 in a poW KENTIA Forsteriana Combination, 3 in a pot, S-in., 50c. FRANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON, N. J. Give credit where credit Is doc — Mention Exchange Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety ORCHIDS '^-'bS??!''^" dvaUai VANDAS, Coerulea, Luzonlca, Imshootiana. DENDROBIUMS, SchultzU, NobUe, Wardl- Densiflorum. PHALAENOPSIS, AmablUs and Schillerlana. Write for special list No. 55. LAGER m HVRRELL - SUMMIT. N. J. Write them .you read this advt. in the Exchange Double Fringed Petunias Mixed. Good, strong, healthy plants. 2-in. 2.00 per 100, $18.00 per lOOO. ALYSSUM Double Giant. 2-in., $2.00 per 100 MARGUERITE, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in. 2.O0 per 100. GERANIUMS. Extra heavy, well branched ELMER RAWLINGS,"«Vre';^"^ Olean.N.Y. PANSIES Grown from seed of my own raising, and is the result of 20 years' careful breeding. You owe it to yourself to try them. Price, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. By express only. Mixed SALVIA. Out 3M-inch pots °= "" $5.00 per 100 LEONARD COUSINS, Jr.. Toiicord lunclion, MASS. GERANIUMS If nnsi will hav. .. back and get YOU RISK NOTHING ifactory in any way when receivea, you ivilege of sending them right ed, yo week. $10.00 per 1000 for S. A. NUTT, 312.50 per 1000 for RICARD and POITEVINE. ALBERT M. HERR Lanoaster, Pa. G E R A IN I LJ Al ^ ROOTED CHRYSJINTIIEMUM CUTTINGS AND ) ZK-in STOCK Only best commercial varieties. Let me know . what you want. RUDOLF NAGEL, LAliCASTER, PA. Will help ail Jirmind if you mention the Exchati.ge TheExchange-Alertanil Up-to-date Bedding Stock a Specialty GERANIUMS. In 4-in. pots, bud and bloom. S. A. Nutt, J. Viaud, Poltevlne, Gloire da France, Salmon, La Favorite, Rlcard. $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. A6ERATUM. 2H-in., $2.60 per 100. $20.00 per SALVIA Bonfire. 2)^-in.. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000; 4-in.. $6.00 per 100. VERBENA. 2H-in.. $2.60 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 2H-in.. $2.60 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. 4-in., $6.00 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS. $6.00 per 100. CANNAS. $6.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. 2K-in, 2 to 4 vines, $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per lOOa 2H-in.. »2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. DOUBLE ALYSSUM 2H-in., $2.60 per ICO. Cash with order, please EUl Dll CV Successor to E. L. RILEY, . W. KILtl, R. F. D. No. 2, TRENTON, N. J. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange Surplus Bedding Plants WHILE THEY LAST GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, AGERATUMS^ HELIOTROPES, SCARLET SAGE, CANNAS^ PETUNIAS. 4-in. pots. $6.00 per 100. BEGONIA Lumlnosa. 4-in., $7.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. MOONVINES. .4-ln.. 88.00 per 100. COLEUS and ALYSSUM. 2M-in. pots, $2.60 per ASTERS. Semple's Late Branching, i pie and rose-pink. 2M,-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. ASPIDISTRA. Green, fine plants, 5K-in. pots. Cash with order, please. ASCHMANN BROS 'rn-d-ifsLrstllv'e*^- PHHADtlPHIA, PA. will help all around if you mention the Exchapge O RCH I D S Fresh Importations from Famous Districts CATTLEYAS MendelU By request, collections. Fine, origi Schroederae The _ splendid To repIenishytwoXoId A _ small lot overlooked in the rush of larg. J Only in Trianae Rare Coast type.^The first the earthquake. Sandeiiana Large, deep'JIip.E.Mam- fiowering 1 and of the t these small collect! ntry's rare-orchid influenced us to Only a few cases fRKMAN ORCHID a MPANY, Fall River, te. ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattleyas, Den- drobiums, Oncidiums, Cypripediums, etc., at their season. Quality second to none. Prices rigfit. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower, FALL RIVER, MASS. Write them you rt-ad this adYt. In the Exchange 100 Gypripedium Insigne 8-inch pans, $150 takes the lot. " Cash with order. MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES PROVIDENCE, R. I. Write them yon read this advt. In the Erchanee Readers will confer a favor upon .U8_ of stock of our advertisers, they 414 The Florists' Exchange STOCK OF Bedding' Plants In Better Condition Tiian Ever Each SCARLET SAGE, Bonfire or Clara Bedman . Wehavethefinest plants you have ever seen; large plants. BEGONIA Vernon, our so ' improved, dark red strair gonia Erfordl, have given ;veII-known, 1, and Be- the hottest Gracilis Magniflca 4 in Argenteo-Guttata. Beautiful, striped 2Hin 5ERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, best double scarlet; Roseleur, best double pink; Buchner, double white; A. Ricard and assorted, 4 in Beaut; of Poltevine. Best double FUCHSIAS. Assorted. 4 in. FUCHSIAS. 5-in., in bloom. . AMPELOPSIS Veitchli. 4 in PALMS, Kentla Forateriana. Hin. ""?' SM." '8 to 7 in. 'iia. 'soi.Vioi'. 75c., Sl.OO, S1.25. $1.60, $1.75, $2.00 to Made up of one large Kentia in cen- ter. 40 in. high, three smaUer ones around Kentia Belmoreana. 4H >n., 25c. to 51^ in., 60c., 60c. to 6 in., made up, 75c. to DISH FERNS. Assorted. 2H in COB^.\ Scandens 4 in. Staked up.. COSMOS. Red. white PETUNIA, Rosy 1 PETUNIAS. Doi THUNBERGIA, or Black-eyed Susan. 2H SWEET ALYSSUM," Ll'ttie Gem.' '2)4 in.'.', i CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller). 2H in I ASTERS, Crego. White, pink, shell pink, lavender. 2^ in : AGERATUM. Blue. 4 in I COLEUS VerschaSeItU, Golden Bedder, Coleus including J^in-.^rillancy"!!!!! NASTURTIUMS. Dwarf, dia. A splendid variety/ with dark leaves and crimson flowers. 3 in 4.00 DRACAENA Terminalls 3-in FICUS ElasUca, or Rubber Plant. S, 6H. 6 to 7 in., 30c., 50c. to CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE planting. 3 ft. high, 6 in. pots HONEYSUCKLE (HaUeana) and as- sorted. 534 in '. CLEMATIS Panlculata. Sii to 6 in., from the frost, suitable out at the seashore, or anywhere eU perfectly hardy; in bud, will bloom ; Summerwhcn planted out. 6, 7. S i pots, 35c., 40c., 50c., 75c. to ARECA. 4 in., 20c. to ASPIDISTRA gium, large pla able for porches CANNAS King Humbert, one of the best new, < massive coppery foliage; Mad. Crozy, Prea. McKinley, brillianl crimson; Egandale, Venus, rosy pink; Florence Vaughan, yellow. 4 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. SMALL PLANTS Perioo PHLOX Drummondl Grandlflora and dwarf, 2H in $3.00 VERBENAS. 2H in, mixed 3.00 HELIOTROPES. 3 in., bushy 4.00 4 in 7.00 TAGETES, or Marigold Dwarf, French varieties, golden striped, double, one of the first of all Marigolds. 2H-in. pots 3.00 Large African. 3in 5,00 Cash with order, please. AH goods : CORN- FLOWER. The ladies, the children and the young and old men*s friend. The reason why so popular: it is a lucky plant. We never had enough before. This season we raised a limited quantity; 3 in. pots $5.00 per 100; 2>i in. $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGON, or Antirrhinum Majus. Giant Pink, $5.00 per 100. 1000 TRADESCANTIA. Variegated. 2J4 in $3.00 PARLOR, or GERMAN IVY. 2}i in 3.00 SALPIGLOSSIS. 2H in 3.00 PYRETHRUM. or Golden Featlier. 214 in. 3.00 NEPHROLEPIS. 6 in. pans, Smithi, 36c. each; Cordata compacta. 5 in., 35c. each. ENGLISH or HARDY IVY, 3 plants in one pot, 4 in., staked up, $10.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. FUNKIA variegata, a hardy beautiful plant. 4-in., lOc, IPOMOEA NOCTIFLORA 1 last year, 1913. This i ).000 import- uflicient proof r Araucarias. _ This shipment just one of the best which has ever arrived. : b good and sound, healthy le you sleep. II you Duy now, tne plants are able to repot. 5, 5H, 6 in. pots, 3, 4, 5 tiers, 14, 16 in. high, 40c.. 50c., 60c., 75c. to $1.00. Eicelsa glauca, 75c., $1.00, $1.26, $1.60. Robusta compacta, $1.00, $1.26, $1.60. vel at purchaser** risk only. GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer and Grower of Potted Plants 1012 West Ontario St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 50,000 Bedding Plants '-1J.ir Per 100 . . Per 100 ALYSSUM, Little • ABUTILON SaWtzU. 2-in 2.00 BEGONIA Lumlnosa, Vernon, Erfordl. Golden and 8 other i CUPHEA Platycentra (Cigar Plant). COLEUS VerschaffeItU, PETUNIAS. white. 2-ir petunias. petunias"" Double assorted, including rted, including Double assorted, including 2.00 CYCLAMEN (Winterich's Strain). DRACAENA Indlvisa. 3-in 6.U0 FEVERFEW. 2H-in 2.00 GERANIUMS, Mme. SaUerol. 2-in 2.00 HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 2-in 2.00 HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 3-in 5.00 GERMAN IVY. 2H-in 2..50 PETUNIAS. Single assorted, SALVIA Bonfire, Zurich let Glow. 2Ji ■ Mallard. Double. LOBELIA LOBELIA MARGUERITE Mrs Mallard. 3-in. SALVIA I let Glow. 3K-in ' SNAPDRAGONS. New England Silver Pink; also white, pink, yellow and crimson. swAiNSONA aiba. ' wi. ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! ; TRADESCANTIA (I. 2H-in. VINCA variegata. 2-in $18.00 per 1000 2.00 VERBENA Mammoth. 4 colors. 2>4-in. . . 2.00 TOMATO PLANTS in all leading varieties transplanted. 60c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Cash with order, pie; F. C. RIEBE, N^^ebster, Mass. Reciprocity — Sa Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Horl. Society The regular meeting of this society- was held in Oyster Bay, May 27, J. T. Ingram in the chair. A Proctor, Chas. Zanor, Rooco Yanuchi and W. W. Hutch- inson, Jr., were elected members, while three petitions for membership were re- ceived. James Duthie received first prize for Calceolaria, and John Devme first for Lilac. F. Petroccia was first for string Beans. James Duckham showed a fine collection of Irises. A. Walker re- ceived a cultural certificate for a col- lection of Darwin Tulips, and Prank Kyle the thanks of the society for a vase of Irises. It was agreed to use the scale of points in judging at the future shows. Exhibits for June are: 12 pots of Peas, 12 Strawberries, 6 Roses, outdoor grown in variety. F. K. Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Club This was the first slimly attended meeting the club has had, partly owing to the business of the season and part- ly to the fact that the notices con- tained no intimation of the paper by lilr. Nagle, but even with these two handicaps "" reported good progress all along the line and urged the members to make good and full use of the privileges that have been extended locally. The flower show committee reported progress and promised to have further details for next meeting. The date for the show is definitely fixed for Nov. 6 and 7 and any out-of-town exhibitors might as well be- gin to get busy. ■ The Picnic Committee has arranged for a picnic at Mt. Gretna, about the 16th of July, with a special train from Jjancaster, at a total cost of less than $2 per person for all expenses, includ- ing two good meals. Mr. Nagle's paper on bedding plants was an excellent one — recommending a greater variety of plants for bedding purposes and greater care in the prepa- ration and planting of beds; to give better service to the buyer. Lancaster is strong on the Service Question. Every club of which the writer is a member has made this a slogan, "Give the best service possible for the money." The Toung Business through these dubs all of the organizations are taking it up. The next with paper, that on Asters uy ^...iiaa. — .. — — -- Ronks, and the one on Gladioli by Ira M. Landis of Paradise. This latter city is the home of Gladioli in this section. Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society of neuritis. Joseph A. Manda, manager of the T, was present, having come on a meeting of the joint com- the 24th, and urged the hearty co-operation of all so as to make the affair the success that it should be. It was voted that local talent represent the society as judges in June. The committee on exhibition held a meeting on the grounds of the Wetmore estate, where the show is to be held, on Wednesday, the 24th inst. Rev. Dr. Terry, chairman, presided. The plans were gone over carefully, and some modifica- The grounds are in a good location, easy of access, and only a short distance from the trolley line. A steam roller has put the surface in fairly good order. Two good sized tents will furnish shelter for tender exhibits. A. MacLBLLAN. Recent Books Transactions of the National Chrys- anthemum Society The annual "Transactions" of this society have been published and the book is obtainable for 25c. (postage extra) from R. A. Witty, secretary, N. 0. S., 72 Savemake Kd., Gospel Oak, London, Eng. The publication extends to over 80 pages, S%iii. by 5%in., and contains, besides ifjhe usual reports, lists of medals and awards, articles on "Soil Steriliza- tion," "(Chrysanthemums iior Outdoor Decoration," "I>evelopmeii(t of the Out- door Carysanthemum," a "New Classifi- cation of Ohrysan'themums," the "Rise of Single-flower«d Ohrysanthemums," and on "What is a Spray?" This list of articles by no means exhausts the va- riety «f those in the publication, which is also illusti'ated, and is a creditable volume. Our friends of ^the 'Mum cult in England are nothing if not thorough. E. P. TRACEY. Pres. P. WELCH. Sec.-Trea«. THOS. TRACEY, Mgr. The Albany Cut Flovi^er Exchange, Inc. WHOLBSALi: FLORISTS* SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS 611 and 613 BROADWAY, t.uepmon^ma.n^^,^ ALBANY, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1415 f M. C. FORD ^ == WMOUBSAI^B PUORIST == f 121 West 28th St., New York City ^ TELEPHONE, 3870-3871 MADISON SQUARE { All kinds of Select Cut flowers # IN SEASON Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange CoA/ruzCu New York, Ju H^W and also of Ro demand for this ers by the retaile appointingly small, and used on this Lnd of Car- 5t, on account of the -ik them in the filling shipping orders. The great volui " " n the city wj highe ?2 per 100, Peoni. and Lilies at ab while in the case quality, and s of Carnations, Roses and all large. The demand is . indeed, and a great many sales and do not take into ac- he great volume of unsold flowers. Beauty Roses are in fair supply; ' " ■' ' very moderate the demand for ' ■ ' Special t general 6e. to 12 ing 15 c, full ideed. Special gr; ing in general 6e. . . choice selections in small sales realiz- and old, today, is 25c loving very slowly indeec anging at 25c. per 100 for rades up to $1 per 100 fo: aller supply of Cattleya is very large. lest blooms of gigas are selling $25 to $30 per """ ' * $10, The warm weather ha large supply of Lily of from $1 Valley which has for some time been competing with the out-of-door supply; the demand for this is very moderate, and the best blooms are selling for about $2.50 per 100. The market is heavily stocked with Longiflorum Lilies, Lhe demand for them is pain- all they are selling today at to $3 per 100. . ^ sr flowers there are now in the market Antirrhinum, Callas, Daisies, large flowered Gladioli, and also small flowering varieties, which unfortunate- ly are coming in very late this year, and are selling at pitiably small prices, as they have to compete with the larger kinds and with a full market of other flowers. There are also Irises, both the Spanish and German, some late Lilac, Pansies, Stocks, and an abundant supply Df Sweet Peas, all of which are moving lilowly in general sympathy with the !iull market conditions. In greens, the market is well supplied jpith Adiantum, Asparagus. Smilax and vith new Dagger ferns, also the usual hupply of Galax and Leucothoe sprays, vhich are meeting with a fair demand. Philadelpliia, June 1.— The consensus if opinion in the wholesale market is hat it was the worst Memorial Day ever Ixperienced in Philadelphia. The quan- tity of flowers in the market was enor- nous, and an outlet was difficult to find ,t anv price. The excessive heat of the i^eek "greatly affected stock, both in its Toduction and in its disposal. The heat rought on the Peonies with a rush; on Mday and Saturday the market was verloaded with them and they sold at iny figure obtainable. Some of the in a lifeless manner, with too stock, the greater portion of it very poor in quality. den all Rose Sale prices are from 25c. to $6 per 100; a few exceptionally good ones at Sc. each. The Carnation supply last week was immense, and while good Car- nations brought a fair price, thousands of them were disposed of at 5c. and 10c. a bunch. Good stock moved slowly at $3 and $4 per 100. Orchids are lightly called for; and there is more Valley than is required. The Gladiolus supply is above the de- spare, and Ls supply IS aD0V€ mand; Snapdragon is a drug, while there are enough Sweet Peas ' " stated before, the bulk of Boston, June 2. — Memorial Day busi- ess was not up to the standard of Drmer years — no doubt the artificial owers and wreaths ate deeply into the rofits of the grower. On Friday the irgest amount of business was done. Roses of all kinds were too abundant, - ' very^ littlf " a brisk demand for good fiowers and those which had quality attached to them were moved easily. Prices for Memorial Day fiowers on Friday, May 29, ranged from 2c. to 5c. Colored Carnations were in best demand; white briskly. many Roses to Sweet Peas are abundant and although prices are much reduced, it is hard to keep the blooms from accumulating. Lily of the Valley from out of doors is Lilies are plentiful at $3 to $5 per 100, also Snapdragon, and quality is good with restricted demand. Bulbous stock is about all over. There is a plentiful supply of Spanish Iris, whic "" • - - of miscell j-neous flowers which are hard The call for pot plants still land for artificial flowers was m ever before. J an abundance of Asparagus ^ /eek. which rial Day trade, will go on record as the most unsatisfactory in the history of Chicago. There has never been a Memo- rial week in which there was so much stock to be disposed of, and sold for CCHOOL COMMENCEMENTS, JUNE ^ WEDDINGS, and the ever present funeral work, all mean a busy month before Summer con- ditions are upon us. We are prepared to meet the needs of grower and retailer at all times, both here and out of town. Don't forget the ready and useful Lilies. We have a fine stock always on hand, and can ship them so as to arrive in good condition. Henshaw & Fenrich Wholesale Florists 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK Phones, Madison Square 32S-5582-5583 Out-of-town on I credit U due — Mention Exchange .head of the demand. The warm weather not only was responsible for the large amount of flowers, but also for the very poor keeping qualities they possessed. The stock was all soft, and did not possess the Qualities for shipping it would have had with more suitable weather. Much of the stock went to waste, and complaints are frequent from customers that had this stock shipped to them, so that the end is not yet. The best stock was shipped on Wednesday and Thursday, so that when the local demand opened on Friday the blooms were so poor that many of the retailers lost heart and bought only sparingly. Some of the large growers, knowing thev have an oversupply, disposed or large amounts of stock to the depart- ment stores that advertised it, and sold it so low that it had a baneful effect on the trade conditions of the city in general. Large loads of the stock were nething "The "trade of 'the present week show's o particular encouragement to the deal- quality of stock tendency to be better. There stock on th luch coole ning Monday following Memorial Day. Most of •■ '-" "" " large carried over helped to make the bad condi- tion of the past week worse Am. Beauty Roses, like all other stock, was in good supply and sold at very low prices, the best grades sell- ing at from $2 to $3 per doz. Short stock was sold by the hundred at what- ever price the dealers could realize on it. In Killarney and all other of the staple varieties of^ Roses there was enough of all the best grades. Short stock was sold very low, in fact lower than ever before on this market. It showed a tendency to open quickly, and the dealers and growers were glad to get anv price for it that would move it out of their way. On the whole, the Rose growers fared better than growers Carha'tions. AH "Roses sold ai ridicu- lously low prices for Memorial week. The Peony situation was the worst on this market since it has become the big Memorial Day flower. The warm weather brought the crop on so ^icWv. that Carnations, like Peonies, were very jch in oversupply and sold for what- er price could be secured. There market 13 and $4 per 1( grade stock tha. --„„-_- Sweet Peas were in good demand all good stock of these sold well. It stock Had°the remained un- sold. Had the situation on all other stock been as satisfactory as on Sweet Peas, not much complaint would be Easter Lilies and Valley were in large supply, and brought about the average prices. Cattleyas were not plentiful, but also not very much in demand. Gladioli is coming in more freely and some new crop ferns are to be found at many of the wholesale houses. Indianapolis, June 1. — Memorial Day trade was not up to the standard of years gone by. This is due to several reasons, the principal one being the fact being t are he world, and the great races are claimed sporting event in t upon thousands " e world. Thousands ■ visitors were brought tomobile, pullman and ulations had gath ■ houses. Being ■ nperature, they owed no dropped to the dealers. It is safe, to all dealers handling Peonies week lost money on them. O was intense and th' pletely filled with au lany of the better class deco- rated graves the day preceding, so as to be on hand early at the races. Other lines of business, however, were greatly stimulated. Hotel trade quite few corsages were used .f9r festive "' casions in honor of the visitors. N every prominent lady entertained or less visitors from afar, and flowers were among the necessities. Altogether there was little to complain of. as much money was left in the city and general conditions stimulated. Peonies came from everywhere at the last moment, and a lot of them went unsold. The wholesale price certainly fluctuated. Sales from 50c. to $8 per 100 are recorded. The storemen tried to obtain $1 and $1.50 per doz^ but of course, this was often deviated from Carnations wholesaled and retailed well at $3 and 75c. to 6 per 100 governed the tid $5 to $25 the price of Calla and Giganteui received by the storen per 100. Flowers peculiar trade, such as Campa 1416 The Florists' Exchange :p-j n ii3> nFtf"T> 34W. 2a'^5T. NEW YORK PEONIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS Prize-WinningSpencerSWEET PEAS LILY OF THE VALLEY and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens WILLIAM P. PORD whousau Florist iQ-j Wcst 28th Street, New York Telephone, Madison Square 6335 Rpclproclty — Sa^ NYBODY can sell when flow- ers are selling; but, Mr. Grower, are you getting all you should in these times? Try us! Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY TetephoneM, Madison Sq. tS'SSIO Give credit wliere credit is dm; — Meution Exchange Guttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years*. Experience. Consignments Solicited » Tel. Madison Square, 1912. , Give credit where credit Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 130 West 28th St. larias at 50 c. fine shadings at $2 to J4: Calceo Prices for Potatoes According to figures published by the Bureau of Statistics (Crop Forecasts). U. S. Depa,rtment of A.arieulture, in the recent Aqricnlturol Outlook, the pricPs of Potatoes paid to the farmer on May 1, GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK >A^ILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street ^, ^JSi'gJr^uare NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OP Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Carnations, Peonies, Iris, And a general Une of Summer Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere Write them yog read thTB atfrt. In the Bxcbapee J.<^ '^ I L 27 It! 5T. o o >. 3 h:/-^^ [ |«.^r^ ^^ 'f&s.^! 1 i^MMEs-^m J\^i ^WL-l BADGLE^ RIEDEL 6 MCYER 34 WEST 28 ST HEW YORK o 3 a n 2Siy ST. 7o gguirqoxa am n\ n MBg— ^;!00Jd}05H Cut PlUMOSUS Sprays John Young Write for prices KENRY V. SHAW, Gl!!H' Red Hook, N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange WHOLESALE FLORIST 53 WEST 28th ST. NEW YORK CITY Will help all around_lf_you_mention.tlie Bsebange 1914, aTcraged 71.4e. a bushel, wliieh is. 23.2c. higher than the average price for May 1, 1913, or a gain of about 48 per the advice of the Board of Agriculture, growers are now taking greater ' Danger of Copper on Celery The weekly newsletter published by the Board of Agriculture. Washington, D. C has a note under this heading, and from it we gather that there is lessened danger of copper poisoning now in table Celery. Copper on Celery is found in the form of dried Bordeaux mixture, which of course CQUtains lime and copper sulphate. This mixture is used extensively to prevent the destruction .of the crop by hli.sht. By better outfits luch of the crude I, the spraying is better manner, and results in a less dangerous deposit. their spraying, which do not deposit i sulphate. In othe TELEPHONES— Madlaon I 167 and 4468 J. K. ALLEN, I06 WEST 38th ST., ISEW YORK BEST MARKET ON 28th ST ESTABLISHED 1887 Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, | Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU t cre41t w»«e crMlt 1 The Florists' Exchange 1417 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293^ Main CutFlower Exchange sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at^Six o'clock for the Sale BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT nOWER EXCHANGE flOOR, COOGAN BLDG. OpenAl IDay. Cor D. Y. MeUis, Pres. Robt. G. Wilson, Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In Cut ^Flowera and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK, Manager ESTABLISHED 1S88 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Floriata 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone 551 Madison Square Consignments of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street Td.4691Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK Telephones | |J^| } Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th Street, New Yorit Citjf Telephone, 2315 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Write them yon read thla adrt. In tha Bgchmnge WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 8946 MADISON SQUARE Reciprocity — Saw It in the Exchange HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVEUTIES- v:.?t ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"= ^^SBTor VALLEY ^'-^n^ANo. ^ ^ GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS Frank H. Traendly Charles Schen ck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York eind Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square Consignments Solicited JAMES COYLE Formerly Manager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Horace E. Froment, "^-S^'^tiRisr AMERICAN BBAUTY, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, SUNBURST, LADY HILLINGDON and RADIANCE ROSES. VIOLETS, CARNATIONS S7 \A/est 28th Street, NE\V YORK Telephones: 2200 and 2201 MADISON SQUARE Qlye credit where credit to dne — Mention Eichange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers, New York, June 2, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Tuesday ROSES- A.B^u.y.Sp»^..... ......... 6.00 to tZTo 1.00 to :iS .25 to .25 to 2.00 to LOOM .60 to ■ :25 w ■™i ■:56 m .25 to :iow .10 to ■■^ to .25 to 1.60 to •4.66" 12.00 i:gS 2.00 1.00 .50 i:o°S IS 4.00 i:S CARNATIONS- l^i^es' l^it ■■•••■■•••■■ :50M :75 •• NoJ:::::::::::::::: Kii,a™e...^':-.^v.;;;:;::::::; Lvluiwandv^.::: (.%r^»„e,t rS-::: :::::::; .50 to .75 ^^J^?.;^";::::::;::::::::: !=f''^--^:E} .75 to 1.00 SSJe;;;;;;;;;;;;;; S-a'rlVn^sV^^'SoT.!'".'!*:':;::::::: Sl^l"lSn^iutpeVdo..::::::::: '}^''t Rml'.. '..'.....'.... 4.00 4:00 t:gS .15 to .20 .10 to .15 1.00 to 3.00 i.'odw 2.56 LiiacT'bu'nc'h'. .!!:;; :::::::::: Rubrum.r;....:::::::::::::::: ilKn'elleTef^do. MS'"ASonWard 1:0^ i '3:^0= 10.00 to 30.00 J.J. L. Mock.!::.'.::.:.:::::::: 4.00 .50 .25 ■.60 1.00 or^hirsicattiiyas:::::::::::::::: oSSScs^e:;;;;; i?S!:ks,'nbirp'^bu"nch * HybridTm^a"nd &o"',;^nim: :::::: Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Pluraosus, bunches Sprengeri, bunches 25.dd to 30.66 i.'do'to '1.50 ggSs"^.'""::::::::::::::::::: Sweet Peas, ordinary, per doz. bunch Spencers, per doz. bunch .10 to .25 Ferns, per 1000 vioie''t's,D"ub?e::::::::::::::::::: ::::S:::: All the new and standard ROSES Fine grade OARiiATIO!\SS and all seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, Reolprocltr — Saw It in the Eiehange P.J.SMITH Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 or 10,000 i3M-i»9?Mams??sc,uare 49 Wcst 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Write Hiem yen re«d thto tart. U the BittMgt EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tdephones{}«^|Madison square Cut FlOWCrS ZX WholCSale glTw credit wfcew erMlt to dae — Mwitlon Bicbamri* The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. George C.Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnations B. S. SUNN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York VI r» I F T Q carnations I yj la t^ 1 a and roses Shipping; orders receive prompt attention Telephone 3860 Ma I Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and FSorists 37-39 West 28tli St., NEW YORK - Qlye credit where credit Is dne — Mention Bichany» Louis M.Noe LouisA.Noe Wholesale Commission Florists MATHEW SAMPSON, Jr., Manager Telephone, 756 Madison Square American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Carnations, Snapdragon, Gladioli, Spanish Iris CLARENCE SLINN, Wholesale Florist SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE.- Florists' Exchange is a trade paper, Its advs. quote wholesale prices. New York City Memorial Day, the last day for sev- eral months which would naturally call for a large use of flowers, is now past. As far as volume, of sales and prices were concerned, whicli are of course, the chief factors, the day this year was a great disappointment to florists right in New York City. Such growers as do a retail business also, and are located near the cemeteries outside the city, and such retail florists as are similarly located, as ket during the last half of last week, and the lack of any pTonounced demand for flowers within the city, were able to buy for use on Memorial Day at very low prices, in fact, at about half the price obtained for Peonies, Carnations, etc., last year. The June meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held in the Grand Opera House Bldg.. northwest comer of Eiglith ave. and Twenty-third St., on Monday, June 8, at 7.30 p.m. This will be She last meeting of the club until next September, and for .Uhns reason an un- usually large attendance is assured, espe- cially as both the outing committee and the convention transportation committee will make reports regarding these two interesting events. 1418 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE GUT FLOWmiS and FLORISTS' SUPM^IES C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Write them Too read thl« mjTt. In the Bxchmilte PITTSBURfil CUT nOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St, PITTSBURGH, PA. qivf orertlt where credit Ig due — Mci Reed & Iveller, the well known florists' supply firm of 122 W. 25tli st., sure of- fering this season an unusually large and Taried line of hanging baskets whidh are apparently bound to supersede the old rustic laurel baskets with w^ooden bowls. Among these offerings are their new hexagon rustic hanging basket, much stronger and more durable than the old bowil shaped basket ; their bamboo square and hexagon hanging baskets ; their oane, cone-*aped open and close work hanging basket, and >their wire baskets. These are all provided with metal liners, and as a further improve- ment in hanging baskets, this firm also offers, for a small price, a perfect drain- age attachment which can be used on any of these baskets, which prevents the accumulation of stagnant w^ater, and con- sequently unhealthy conditions in the bottom of the basket. John IVIiesem of Elmhurst, L. I., sailed on the S. S. Vaterland on Saturday of last week for Germany, for a visit of several weeks. Harold iVIabie, the well known large grower of Chrysanthemums, Sweet Peas, and Lilies at Mayiwood, N. J., left on Monday o€ this week on a business trip to Deitroit, Michigan. It is noticed that nearly every after- noon in the week there is a considerable shipping business going on at (the store of the well knofwn wliolesale florists, Henry M. Robinson Co., 55 W. 26th st. Quite a variety of the several culti- vated forms of the beautiful N.ymph5eas are now reigularly received, and are on sale at the Growers' Out Flower C5o., 129 W. 26th St. Victor Alzen has again entered the employment of Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St. Aumer, Dierks & Arenwald are now receiving their importations of baskets, earthen and glass wares, also a very comprehensive line o£ beautiful and ar- tistic novelties in everlasting flowers. This new firm is having great success in the sales of fine line of wreaths. The store is conveniently located at 4 W. 28tb St., and of such a size that the goods are well displayed. Their make- ups of everlasting flowers have already won for them an enviable position. Some remarkably fine Am. Beauty Peonies from Geo. T. Shunemau of Bald- win, L. I., were noted this week at Hen- shaw & Fenrich's, 51 W. 28th St., and also a full supply of fine Lilies. Theodore Outerbridge of Sunnylands, Bermuda, has been in this city the past two weeks, having come up particularly 'to see a brother here who is very ill. He will return to the island next week. P. D. Barnhart of Los Angeles, editor of I'he Pacific Garden, and an old and valued correspondent for The Florists' Exchange, has been on his way East for several weeks. He spoke before the PhUadelphJa F. C. on Tuesday night of itihis week, arriving in Neiw York tihe fol- lowing day. Unfortunately Mr. Barn- hart was unable to make a stay here of any length, owing to engagements whidh start him westward on the home ta'ail. On Thursday of last week one of the large delivery automobiles of Max Schling, the well known retail florist of 22 W. 59th St., rwas in a mix up with a brewery machine, the former coming out of the skirmish in very bad shape. It would not have made so much difference to Mr. Schling if the car had been empty, because it would have been a mere mat- ter of repairs later, but such unfortu- nately was not the ease. This automo- bile was filled with orders for the steamer "Cdtic" and some other deliver- ies, and the unexpected collision knocked tihe flowers higher than the proverbial ROSES=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted to 15 00 to .... tt 10.66 to 10.00 i.UU 1.00 ii^-ag 'i'.dd to .62 .bU to 2.00 to l.UO ?oo to .... 2.U0 to .50 .7.5 to .25 to " to 1.50 to to to 3.66 •4.50 to .35 to .50 .40 to Extra.... No. 1.... No. 2.... No. 3.... Bride and Bridesmaid. .ite''^iila dfHiflini %Z6: Pnnce de Bulgaric (Mrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Bril" " Farleyense Antirrhinums, per bunch. . . . Asparagus, Plumosus, buncnes " Sprengeri, bunches Callas, per doz Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. rWhite Standard J Pink Varieties 1 Red LVellowandvar.. Hyacinths Lilac, per bunch Lilium Longlflorum. - - VaU Mignonette, per doz., ordinary per doz., fancy. . Narcissi — Paperwhiti Cypriped_ Pansles, per bunch. Smllax, per d Sweet Peas. . TuUps, single . 15.00 8.C I 10.00 . . . I 10.00 2.C 8.00 . . 8.00! 4 8.66 '. '. I 10.00: 2.00 ) .... 2.00 ) 10.00 2.00 to 8.00 I 6.00! 2.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 3.00 BOSTON MASS. ^"^".iu^i^eT WELCII BROS* CO* ohoto« o^itistion., Talley, Oattleyas, Vio* 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. wm^I?:^..^ Reciprocity — 8«w It In th» Bx^angc New England Florist Supply Co. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 276 Devonshire Street, Telephones: M«in,4789w Write them too " - 12 bbl. bale $3.50 - BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. I tfal. .dTt. in the Bxehanye JUST RECEIVED— NEW IMPORTATION OF Cattleyas and Dendrobiums PRICES ON APPLICATION Few more GARDENIA PLANTS from 2M-in. pots at $8.00 & $10.00per 100 r. J. DOLANSKY, LYNN, MASS Reciprocity — Saw It In the Biehange B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Suppfies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, MASS. Telephone. Fort HiU 1083-25017-25552 HOlTON&HUNKaGO. FLOnSTS and FLOIHSTS' SUPPUES of WmS DESIGNS THE McCALLDM CO. MANUFACTURERS and IMPORTERS of\ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Pittsbai^h, Pa. •:- Cleveland, Ohki kite. HoweTer, with the aid of the wire- less, Mr. Schling was able to notify the passengers on the "'Celtic" who were to receive the flowers, to look for these' floral greetings when 'they reached Liver- pool. Therefore, even if some of the English florists, wlio were immediatelj cabled, received a bunch of orders wliich will keep them busy, Mr. Schling has the satisfaction of having again made good.: and that the attention and the intentior; of everyone of his customers will be car ried out. Notwithstanding this unex-. ipected and untimely accident, for th( disastrous consequences wliich full repa^ rations were ■provided for at once a; stated above, it is pleasant to report ii ithese days when the cry of *'wolf, wolf is so often heard, that 'the orders booke< at Sehlimg's for June weddings ari gratifyingly numerous and large, and thi execu'ting of these will keep every mem her of the large store force hustling tha they may be filled in the very artisti{ and satisfactory style for which M: iSciling's work has achieved a wide £med in for Memorial Day, but they cost 75c. a bunch wholesale, and were too rare to be good sellers. Peas are still plentiful, but have dropped a bit GLASS For will pay J and Hot-Bed Sashes be had by mail, and it We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carload on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS., Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St., Braohlyn, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange GLASS In all sizes and qualities, for all purposes; in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock always on hand. Royal Glassworks >l^S'!l5?it.'T?' For Greenhousi scrvatories and ail « figures before buying, Estima GLASS NEW VORK »u a a vua\ GREENHOUSE GLASS C S. WEBBR «Sfe CO. 8 DesbTosses St.. NEW YORK Best Brands Lowest Prices win help all around If yog mention the Exchange GLASS One Box to a Carload 1 At Lonnt Piico L. SOLOMON ® SON 199-201 Wooster St., New York City Givp fredlt where credit la dpe — Mention Bicbm^ TBI EXCBANGE-Aiepr m ipio-P»n The Florists' Exchange 1427 Order Now I 468 W. Erie St. CHICAGO I Write them yon read this advt. In the Bicbange ■■■■■■ia DON'T FORGET THE HONTSCH BOILER JJ."" Water Grate J. p? dahlTorn & CO. General Agents 2d&Monroe ■■■■■ia B dne — Mention Bxcbnnge Second-ltand Pipe We are agents for the Skinner System of Irrigation. Write for Bulletins. We carry all sizes of Pipe Iron threaded and coupled ready for connection or cut to lengths, suitable for heating purposes. Columns and Fences. Beams cut to lengths. Relaying Rails Tanks of all sizes for pressure and storage. Quotation given on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307AtlanticAve.,Boston,Mass. Reciprocity — Saw it la t KiNa GREENHOUSES Are supplied in 3 different Iron Frame Types; also in the Semi-Iron or Pipe Frame styles, so we can offer you a strong, practical Sunny House at the price you can afford to pay. Write us today— just teU us what you want and we will do the rest. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 King's Road, North Tonawanda.N.Y. All lie Sunligbt All Day Houses Lutton Iron Frame Houses nF you want construc- tion that will produce for you the best results and absolute freedom from repairs, then you had better consult with us. That is just the kind of work that has so firmly established the Lutton reputation. We won't estimate on anything but the best. No fancy ma- terials or unnecessary or- namentations, but a good, common-sense STRUCTURE that will endure the de- structive conditions that greenhouses are subjected to. We will erect the work for you complete any- where, or we will furnish the materials only. Office and Works WILLIAM H. LUTTON CO., jersey city, n. J m quality. Thus is espeoially true just prior to Saturday, since the best were being held back. Roses of all kinds are the same as at last -writing, and it may be added that 'Gecile Brunner is wonderful aiid mofves well. Growers this year seemed to give more atttecution to growing floTvering plants than turning their energies to ferns, and the result is that the latter have mounted somewliat in price and at times are diffi- cult to obtain. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. this week received at its nurseries three carloads of the finest Bay trees e^er seen on the Coast. The shipment arrived in an ex- cellenlt condition. The Art Floral Co. on Powell st. is showing a fine disiplay of orchids. The display, which consists entirely of Catt- leya Mossda^, rCakes up the whole window and part of the store and draws a per- petual crowd of passersby. It Shows the orchids as they grow in itheir native habitat clinging to trees and stumps. The Hogman Kooyman Co.. wholesale florists and bulb dealers at 27 Central Place reports that business is good' in all lines. This finn, which is one of San Francisco's leading wholesalers in flo^ rists' supplies, has been sending out large shipments of cut stock to surround- ing towns and over the 'Rockies. Lately it has been shipping in quantities of Spanish Iris and other almost unpro- curable stock. Mr. Kooyman of this firm states that husiness has picked up better lately and that they had a rushing time. 'This firm when first organized did not handle cult stock at all, but now has de- veloped an extensive shipping business and is one of our foremost dealers in flowers. Mark Ebel, Sacramento's leading flo- rist, was a visitor here last week. Mr. Hatfield, son of D. T. HatfieUd of South Eddy, Mass., recently employed in the gardens of T. Proctor of Topsfield, Mass., is an arrival, and is now with the MacRorie-McLaren Co. John Shields, formerly of Dalton, Mass., arrived here last week 'and is employed now with The Panama-Pacific Esposition Co. G. A. Dailet. Who Could Ask for Better Results? The Baker Floral Co., of Syracuse, N. Y., had an immense stock of Lilies for the Easter trade which it adver- tised one time (2 inches) in The Flo- rists' Exchange, and not only disposed of the entire lot but had to turn down orders for 1500. Who could ask for bet- ter results? Our Bent Eave Greenhouse METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. PATENTED AND PENDING Iron Frame, Curved Eave and Semi-Iron Greenhouses Patented Greenhouses Heating Engineers Hotbed Sash, Glass, Etc. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Give credit where credit la due — Mention Exchange The Jennings Improved Iron Gutter Patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Ventilating Apparatus, Improved Vaporizing Pans for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, FA. Give credit where credit 1b doe— Mention Exchange 1428 The Florists' Exchange The Campbell Soup Company Builds L. & B. Houses for Experimental Purposes At Moorestown, N. J. THEY are used for the main purpose of im- proving their product. Experiments with various vegetables used in their soups are continually carried on in them. The first work has been mainly with tomatoes. The houses are iron frame curved eave construction, each 30 feet wide and 125 feet long. That the largest soup concern in the country, having an enviable national and international reputation, should select us to build their green- houses is a source of no little satisfaction to us. Quality counts — so it seems — in greenhouses as well as in soups. .^iii .* Tof^^uiBurnhamlo. FACTORIES: Irvinsloi.. N. Y.. Des PIdnes. lU. A WEEKLY MEDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII. NO. 24 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. JUNE 13, 1914 One Dollar per Annum HYDRANGEAS Extra Large Plants in Tubs and Barrels for Summer -Flowering We make a specialty of HYDRANGEAS, and have a very large stock of plants, which have been kept backward and which are now just beginning to set buds. They a - ^ • <■ shipment, and will bloom from June to August. Plants are I "' ' '' ' ally good value. We have alw Plants are heavily budded, and a dways made a specialty of large Hydrangea ver had such a fine stock as we have at this time. We h; e plants in barrels, and can supply carload lots. Fine plants in tubs S2.00 and S3.00 each. Extra fine specimens in half-barrels S5.00, S7.50 and SIO.OO each. FERNS NEPHROLEPIS elcgantlssima (Tarrytown Fern). Fine plants NEPHROLEPIS elegantlsslma (Tarrytown Fern). Fine plants. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima (Tarrytown Fern). Fine plants. NEPHROLEPIS Harrisli and Bostoniensia. 6-in NEPHROLEPIS Harrisli and Bostoniensis. Very large plants. NEPHROLEPIS magniflca and muscosa. 3J4-in NEPHROLEPIS muscosa. 5-jn PTERIS Wimsetti multiceps. A fine, hardy Fern. 3H-in SMALL FERNS for Fern Pans. Fine assortment. 2)i-in.. $4.C Winfer-Flowering ROSES New Rose KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. We have an riety. Extra strong plants. 4 in. pots, ready for immedii rts. If we know requirements, we will be glad to quote fine stock of this valuable nting. Also other standard ices, depending on quantity Other Miscellaneous Sfock Per 100 . . J15.00 ...25.00 . . . 10.00 . . . 10.00 F. R. PIERSON CO., ON-HUDSON Ky^ YORK BUY NOW Tv?u°r Grow something in your greenhousea while empty. To get in a crop of Lilies from cold storage bulbs means fifteen to seventeen weeks. Special offer in Cold Storage Lilies as long as they last : GIGANTEUMS, 7/9-inoh, 300 to case, S17.00 per case. GIGANTEUMS, 8/9-inch, 250 -to case, S20.00'per case. MAGNIFICUM, 8/9-inch, 200, to case, Sll.OO per case. 3 per cent, discount cash with orders. Do not let the other dealers tell you that our bulbs are not as good as theirs- We guarantee our bulbs. We do not pay traveling men expenses and, that is the reason we are able to offer you these low prices. Try a case or two and convince yourself. Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases White or Green Enameled (Peterson Patent) These will give perfect aatisfaotion to your Made SPo" two sizes at the. following per 100, $16.00 per 100, tl2.00 .per doien $2.00 Less 10 per c No. 2 per dozen $1.60 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you [a trial order and convinc« you of their superiority. We are sole owners of patent. Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the country. WM. F. KASTING CO., SS??ASrS. r Qlve credit where credit to dne — Mention Eicl 9tsr ^rns^r^ Grafted Roses AT planting time there is apt to be a shortage. Time is limited and the source of supply must be de- pendable. We can supply Killarney Brilliant, Killarney and Mrs. Aaron Ward in quantity. We can answer your telegram at short notice. Immediate shipment if necessary. When that shortage comes, refer to page 1441. A.N.PlE]\SON INC. GERANIUMS We have a large stock of the followir nent. On orders of 1000 or over and n n all Quoted at $2.00 per 100. ap. Special price on large lots. Five of a k SINGLE VARIETIES . ] ' Vincennes 9 . splendid condition for immediate of a kind, we make the price §18.50 0 on those quoted at S3.00 per 100. Alice of ^ Clifton Emmanuel Arene Gabriel Montoya Granville Konigen Olga Wurtemberg. . Maxime Kovalevski Mrs. E. Rawson Rival...'.'"! Rosalda Tiffin Victor Crosset DOUBLE VARIETIES Abbie Schaeffer AnaisSegaUs Beaute Poitevine Bertiie de Presilly Col. Thomas Bla Jules Vasseur. La Favorite LaPilote LeCid M. A. Roseleur Marquise de Castellane Miss Kendall Mme. Buchner Mme. Canovas Mme. Landry Mme. Laporte Blsqult. 40 2.00 40 2.00 40 2.00 40 2.00 40 2.00 Mrs. Lawrence. . Suzanne Despres VARIEGATED FOLIAGE Marshall McMahon Mountain of Snow Mrs. ,40 2.00 ,40 2.00 ,40 2.00 IVY-LEAVED Alliance Dina Scalarandis Mrs. Banks Pierre Crozy will send 1000 Geraniums from 2-in. pots, be our selection, making an assortment that will please in every sen doing in the past. We send 6000 for $105.00; 10,000 for §175.00. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONSCC^K'rS ! due — Mention Exchange SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 1448— INDEX, PAGE 1449 1430 The Florists' Exchange A saleI * BEGONIAS^ SINGLE OR DOUBLE $5.00 per 1000 I Wm. Elliott SSons/^Ne^'O^'Y^rf 42 Vesey St. * * 1 due — Mention Excbange Lilium Giganteum Choice Selected Stock 300 to the case 200 to the case From Cold Storage 7-9 inch Bulbs 9-10 inch Bulbs Jos. Breck & Sons, Corporation Seeds, Bulbs, Plants a^d Agricultural Hardware 47-54 NORTH MARKET STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Nursery and Trial Grounds conducted by Breck-Roblnson Nursery, Inc., Lexington, Mass. 1 read this advt. in the Excla RO L K ER IMPORTERS AZALEAS, ARAUCARIA, PALMS, MA>JETn, MAPLES, PLANES, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, LILACS, ROSES, ELMS, FRUIT STOCKS, BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, RHODODENDRONS and ORNAMENTALS AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK Give credit where c 3 due — Mention Exchange ASPARAGUS SEED True Plumosus Nanus ORDER EARLY en are Glled in rota- tion. Liberal discount on H. H. BERGER & CO. 70 WARREN ST„ NEW YORK Write them you read this adrt. In the Exchange dEEDd and BlJLBd W.C.Beckert 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) GLADIOLUS America. Extra large bulbs, per 100 $1.50. Brenchleyensis. Per 100 $1.25. Mrs. Francis King. Per 100 $2.00. Montbrefias W. E. MARSHALL & CO. SEEDSMEN 165 West 23d St., NEW YORK Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE STRAWBERRY PLANTS Strong Pot-Grown Plants, of all leading vari- eties, wUl be ready July 15th. Order now. Per 100 $2.75; per 1000 $26.00 AMERICUS. The famous Fall bearer. Per 100, S8.00. Strong pot-grown plants. Ready June 20. WEEBER & DON ^'l^^^^^?T St., NEW YORK CITY Gladiolus A few thousand extra fine mixed bulbs, measure Ij^ to 1}^ inches. At $5.00 per 1000-while they last. 1000 May. 13^ to 2 inches at $15.00 per 1000 1000 America. iH to 2 inches at 12.00 per 1000 2000 America. 1 M to 1 J^ inches at 8.00 per 1000 500 Brenchleyensis. 1 1^ to 2 inches .at 10.00 per 1000 2000 Brenchleyensis. 1 M to 1 M Inches at 5.00 pef 1000 2500 Childsii Mixed. 1 M to 1 H inches .at 7.00 per 1000 200 Attraction at 20.00 per 1000 Caladium Bulbs 1500 9x11 size - 1500 7x9 size - at $5.00 per 100 at 2.50 per 100 30 and 32 Barclay Street, New York t in the Exchan SEEPS for the FLORIST yiC^XPDC^ QUEEN OF A%^ 1 I-IC^ THE MARKET The best ertra early variety, large, double flowers, on long stemSj in olors: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20c., Oi. 75o. OUR TRADE UST MAILED ON APPLICATION. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. ^"^ seed store Faneuil HaU Square, BOSTON ORDERS The Uly Without a Peer MEYER'S "P BRAND Fomcams-GIGANTEUMS SOLICITED FOR FALL DELIVERY LILY or THE VALLEY PJPS FRENCH BULBS Corp. of CHAS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street, NEWYORK PRIMROSE XX SEEO XX Improved Chinese Fringed. Fmeat grown. Many colors mixed, 600 seeds, tl.OO, half pkt. 60c.; per 1000 $1.50; colors separate also. PRIMULA Obconlca. New Giants. Pkt. 60c. PRIMULA Kewensls. Sweet Yellow. 25c. PRIMULA Malacoldes. Giant Baby. 25c. calceolaria! Finest giant-flowering 60c. CINERARIA. Best large-flowering, dwarf. 1000 seeds. 50c. Monstrosa. New monstrous. DAISY (Bellis) double, giant-flowering, mixed. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. 1 GIANT PANSY. ..S^ b^ arge-nowenng cally selected. 6000 seeds. $1.00; }^ pkt. 50c., oz., $3.00. A libera! extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Perret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Cash. Uteral extra count. JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Will help all around If you mention the Kxch inge CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS Strong and healthy bulbs, sizes >i to 6 lbs. 25 lbs., $2.60; 100 lbs., $8.00; 300 lbs., $23.60; 500 lbs., $37.50; 1000 lbs., $70.00. TUBEROSE BULBS Eicelslor, Double Pearl Dwarf. 4-6 in., $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS Moore's Spedal Miiture. Light colors, $12.00 per 1000; Jl colors, $10.00 per 1000. TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS LARGE BULBS Single in separate colors, 35c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Double in separate colors, 50c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Sendjor our urboUsaU fiorist catalogue — it's free. THE MOORE SEED COMPANY 125 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. in the SUchao^ The Florist's Exchange 1431 Plan Now For Next Season R^lND remember that it costs no more for fa3l labor and no more for coal to grow the best than to grow the kind that just "gets by." One of the best paying crops that a Retail Grower can put in is a bench of NELROSE The best Antirrhinum in cultivation. A beautiful shade of pink. Perpetual flowering, Sum- mer and Winter. Stem so stiff it needs no tying. Strong grower. Stems 3 feet. Requires no disbudding and but little feeding. A DISTINCTLY NEW TYPE Photographed January 14, 1914. Winner of an A. M. from the R. H. S. A Silver Medal from the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society. A Silver Cup at the 1913 International Show in New York, and numerous First Prizes. Plant at once, or any time before August, and have flowers from October until Memorial Day. And don't forget it is one of the best Bedding Plants in existence. Dozen, $3.00; 25 for $5.00; 100 for $12.00; 1000 for $100.00 5 per cent, for cash with order We can fill your order with strong, bushy pla F.W. Fletcher ® Co Auburndale, Mass. TANGO fflESlTATION— Turkey Trot— Maxixe— One Step— the up-to-date dances — to the old school of Waltzes, Lanciers, York, Schottische, Quadrilles and Two-Steps may be a little too fast, but to be modernized, the new steps have got to be mastered or you're a back number. Just so in Lily Bulbs. For- merly you bought over double the amount of bulbs that you counted on for a crop — calculated on a 50% loss. Then Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs entered the field. Presto! came the change. Today the modern grower buys Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs knowing they are the best to be obtained to produce a crop as planned for. Be modernized — buy Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs — they average the highest percentage of crop of any lily bulbs in the world. But we make no claim that every bulb will flower— that is beyond human control, bulbs being a product of nature. However, Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs, getting every attention from the time the selected seed bulblets are planted right up to the time they are delivered to you, they are as near "Simon Pure" as human genius can bring them. Send us your order promptly and we can ship you from any of the following cities : NEW YORK BOSTON PITTSBURGH PHILADELPHIA NASHVILLE GRAND RAPIDS Include an order for delivery from Cold Storage dur- ing Season 1915. Getting your bulbs near home you save freight and also receive them in better condition through quick delivery. Orders must be placed now to gain this advantage. Prices in our catalog, sent you upon request. m-^ RALPH M. WARD & CO. ^y if THE LILY HOUSE ;rS 71 Murray Street NEW YORK CHICAGO PORTLAND CINCINNATI SAN FRANCISCO OMAHA VANCOUVER MINNEAPOLIS DENVER BUFFALO GALVESTON TORONTO ST. LOUIS Give credit where credit is due— Moution Excljoiige 1432 The Florists' Exchange Is Your Supply of Effective CutFloivers Provided} Lily Flowers are T)aily Bread-winners* You make no mistake in ordering from us a weekly or fortnightly supply of the following from Cold Storage: p„. Giganteum, 7-9 in. (100 to case) Giganteum, 7-9 in. (300 to case) Giganteum, 8-9 in. (250 to case) Valley, best grade (500 to case) Valley, best grade (1000 to case) $6.50 18.00 18.75 9.50 18.00 Vau^han's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK Begonia Bulbs Tuberous Rooted 100 1000 Single. Separate colors. S2.00 $18.00 Single. Mixed colors.. 1.75 15.00 Double. Separate colors 3.00 25.00 Double. Mixed colors. 2.50 20.00 Gladiolus 100 1000 Prize Winner Mixture. $1.60 $12.00 Tuberoses 100 1000 Mammoth Double Pearl $1.00 $8.00 No. 2 Double Pearl 60 3.00 Write for our Wholesale List for Florists Johnson Seed Co. 217 Market Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write tbem you read this advt. in the Exchange ASTERS Queen of Market, Snowdrift, Crego, Giant Comet, Hohenzollern, Late Branching, etc. Rne plants, ready for setting in open ground. t2.60 per 1000. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS Spencer, Indiana, U. S. A. Give credit where credit 1b dne — Mentloa Bichange MY WINTER FLOWERING ORCHID SWEET PEA haa exceeded my expectations. New Price List will be out In June l.ct me know your wants in the meantime. ANT.C.MANEK,griii!!aior,lompoc,Cal. The LD. Waller Seed Co. GAUDALUPE, CALIFORNIA SWEET PEA AND NASTURTIUM SPECIALISTS Rec.proelt .-saw It mtte Exchange 1 ^ ^eeb tCratre laeport ^ NEW YORK . CHICAGO . PHILADELPHIA j . EUROPE. ETC., ETC. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Chas. C. Massie, MinneapoUs, Minn.: first vice-president, J. M. LupTON, Mattituck, N. Y.; second vice-president, W. F. Therkildson, Philadelphia, Pa.; serectary, C E. Kendel, assistant secretary, S. F. Willard, Jr., both of Cleveland, O. Next annual convention will be held at Washington. D. C, June 23 to 25, 1914. European Notes A few heavy ' rains, which broke the drought .iust after last week's mail had closed, have been succeeded by a bitterly cold spell in western Europe, varying in intensity from 28 degrees F. in Madrid to 22 degrees F. in the Vale of Evesham. The destruction of young growth of all descriptions has been terrible, and many market gardeners will be entirely ruined. The tender growths on seed bearing plants present a very sorry appearance today, but the full extent of the injury to our seed crops cannot be fully ascertained for two or three weeks. An equally serious visitation is the endless army of vermin that has accom- panied the pestilential northeast winds. Happily, as the mail is closing, we have symptoms of a more genial change and a prospect of sadly needed rains. Many of our fields are as solid as a stone side- walk and quite a large acreage of our best land will have to lie fallow this year. EuKOPEAN Seeds. IMPORTS, ETC., June 1— S. S, Carib- bean— F'. B. Vandegrift & Co., 1 box palm leaves, 2 crts. plants, 2 crts, bulbs. June 2 — S. S. Kroonland-McHutchison & Co., 1 case plants; C. T. Smith, 1 case plants; Hussa & Co., 40 tubs trees; Lun- ham & Moore, H pkgs. plants; J. Roehrs Co., 14 cases plants; C. Skaek & Co., 4 cases plants; " ' ird Judae & Co., S. .S. N. Amsterda New York Seed Trade Perennial flower seeds, Pansy, Prim- ula, Cineraria, aad Cyclamen seeds are noTV meeting with a considerable de- mand ; and orders are being booked for Strawberry plants. There is also some demand still for seasonable vegetable and field seeds. iSummer weather is brmging all kinds of injurious insects and thus increasing the call for insec- ticides and sprayers. Lawns need in- creasing attention which strengthens the demand for mowers, hose and sprinklers, and so the volume of sales in general, in the seed stores, is by no means incon- siderable, and will lengthen out the sea- sou until it is time for taking stock, renovation, vacations, etc. Though the plant auction season is usually drawing toward a close at this time of year, nevertheless the bi-weekly sales, namely, on Tuesdays and Fridays at the rooms of the MacNifE Horticul- tural Co., 56 Vesey St., show no signs of falling off. There is a very full at- tendance, and the. volume of plants dis- posed of is extremely large. Last Fri- day, so active was the bidding and so large the sales, that the hours of the auction stretched out into the early even- ing. On Tuesday, June 16, this company will offer specimen decorative palms, ferns and so forth, from a large private estate at Glen Cove, L. I., N. ¥., and there will also be a trade sale not only of bedding plants, but also of potted plants, which are suitable for growing on for the Summer. The offerings will be very large and varied. At Burnett Bros.', 98 Chambers St., business continues to be good, not only through the outside orders which come in through salesmen and by mail, but the counter trade is also holding on in a very satisfactory manner. This firm is now sending out its Summer catalog of (Straw-berry plants, hardy perennial flower seeds. Pansy seeds and so forth. Its road force has now been increased, A. Watkins, well known and popular among the trade and gardeners as a practical seedsman, having had experi- ence in it on both sidtes of the water, has begun work for this firm. " Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., expresses great satisfaction with the increasing business which the change to ithe larger store has (brought it. Sales in all the departments have been very large, and stock of all kinds has cleaned up well. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., this week are featuring the many varieties of field grown Corn in a well arranged window display, also Mush- room spawn, lawn and grass seeds. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., is making a special offer of Gloxinia and Gladioli bulbs and Dahlia roots for florists' use and is also offering a very full line of new crop perennial flower seeds. W. E. MardiaU, 106 W. 23d st. is just back from a successful trip through the 'Berkshires, Mass. At the store trade is holding on well, in green plants espe- cially. Mr. Marshall is now giving con- siderable attention to the necessary preparations for the Florists' Club out- ing, he being chairman of the Outing Committee. At Roman J. Irwin's, 71 W. 23d St., it is reported that rooted cutting and pot plants of 'Mums, small ferns and other stock are moving well. Such sea- Seeds of Perennials for Summer Sowing OUR OWN GROWING Pentstemon Coeruleus. .$0.20 Campanula Pyramidalis White 75 Campanula Pyramidalis Blue 75 Rudbeckia Purpurea... 1.25 Hyaclnthus Candlcans. .10 $1.25 Campanula Single Mixed .25 Campanula, Double Mixed 75 Hollyhock, Allegheny.. .50 6.00 Larkspur, Large Flower- ing Hybrids 20 Larkspur, Chinese Mixed 25 2.50 Lychnis Chalcedonica. . .15 Lychnis Viscaria Splen- dens 35 Sweet William Dunnetti .20 2.00 Sweet William Holburn Glory 25 2.50 All varieties Perennial Seeds. New Crop Pansy Seed in August. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. V. All Seeds and Bulbs sold by Thorburn are always of the very highest qual- ity and true to name. ASPARAGUS TUBEROSES Plumosus Nanus Per 1000 1,000 $2.00 5,000 1.75 10,000 1.65 Dwarf Double Pearl Extra large size $7. SO per 1000 J. M. Thorburn & Co. J Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY I this advt. In t J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale Eield and Garden Seeds EstabUshed 1818 Write for our low prices Light, Pratt and Ellicott Streets BALTIMORE. MD. -Mention E:ccbaage S. N. ISBELL & CO. JACKSON, MICH. Contract Seed Growers BEAN. CUCUMBER. TOMATO CANNAS CALADIUMS, started, $1.75 per 100. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brict of Lambert's ' Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed , ^ postpaid by maiufactuiers upon ^P.C.^ receipt of 40 cents in postage. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST. PAUL, MINN. Our Advertising Columns Bead for Profit— Use for Reanlta i June 13, iSIi. The Florists' Exchange 1433 sona'ble plants as Begonia Cincinnati, Lorraine and Hex Begonias are now being offered, and such seeds as Cycla- men, Pansy, Primula and Cineraria. Vaugiian's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., which seems to be able to keep right up with the requirements of the season, is maliing a window display of spraying apparatus, insecticides, fertilizers, and; lawn requisites. Besides these there is a fine showing of seasonable green plants qi ithe later varieties. Weeber & Don,, 114 Chambers St., are already shipping out pat grown plants of the celebrated Autumn bearing Ameri- cus Strawberry; 6000 were sent out on , Monday of this week, and the contract with their grorwer calls for 50,000 pot plants of it. In order to get the bes,t , plants so early, these are taken from runners from "motiher plants" carried over in frames. Greneral orders for seeds for second planting and for insecticides are coming in nicely. At Peter Hendereon & Co.'s, 35-37 Oortlandt St., the Peony show which opened on Friday of last week is being kept up every day, both in the store win- dows and in the salesroom near the store front. The number of varieties shown is very large, and this show at- tracts great attention, and will resTjlt no dottbit in the booking of many orders. This 'has come to be an annual affair but per'haps was never carried on so systematically, nor have the different va- rieties, early, midseason and late, been shown so fully as this year. Those of the varieties Adoilphe [Rousseau, Angus- tin d'Hour, Lamartine, Mme. De Govin, Mme. de Vemeville, M. Jules Elie and CM. Martin Cahuzac were among the best. The Elliott Auction Co., 42 Vesey St., finds the demand at its Tuesday and Friday auctions for bedding plants very large. It looks now as if the season of aiietion sales would run into July, The seed department is making a special offer of sinrie and double Begonias, and Tuberoses fo- florists' use. ■ W. B. VanEyk, representing the ■ G. W. VanGelderen Nurseries of Bos- koop, Holland, sailed for home last Tuesday on the S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam after a very successful business trip ^ of twelve weeks. Business is increasing very rapidly with this representative of ■ these nurseries, and (he went home with a larger amount of business than ever before. He wore a happy smile on leav- ing us, and hopes to meet all his friends back again next Spring. PMladelphia Seed Trade The Peony Show of the Henry A. Djeer, Inc., held in its new store last week, was an unqualified success, not only as to the number of visitors, but in the number of orders that were booked. All the blooms were from the company's fields at 'Riverton, and all the best and latest in novelties were shown, including lutea, the yellow Peony. Among the other striking varieties that attracted more than passing attention, we might mention Dragon, Asa Gray, Felix Crousse, and Duke of Wellington. The exhibit was splendidly arranged, and the .thousands of blooms were most adivamtageously displayed, not alone in the exhibition room, but throughout the store. In conjunction with the Peonies there was a Rose exhibit of outdoor grown stock that was more than of passing interest. The novelty of the year was Mme. Edouard Herriot, fully described in The Exchange seyeral times. Another striking bloom was Margaret Dickson Hamill, a bronze, of whicfh more shaU be said at some future time. The Henry F. Michell Co. last week held its annual Peony show that drew a steady stream of people from Wednes- day until Saturday. It was a splendid ■ exhibit, well staged, the cream of the varieties comin"- from the Peony expert B. F. Farr of Wyomissing, Pa. The exhibit was carried throughout the store, and called for an extensive cut of blooms ; the show windows were also filled with a fine display. Fred Michell. Jr., reports a splendid outdoor flower show at Ridley Park this week, under the auspices of ithe Civic Improvement Asso- ciation of that town. Mr: Michell is one of the leadSng spirits of the organization. The Johnson Seed Co. reports that while the call for plants and Summer seeds is on the wane, the, demand for poultry and bee supplies is a consistent feature that shows little abatement. GOOD DAY! GOOD DAHLIAS! ; to plant Dahlia roots is right now 1 they do flower you want fiood We've made the price RIGHT, an order NOW ! GOOD DAY ! ou don't want them to make t etics, too. The following are t I special inducement for you tc The Peony-flowered Dahlias comprise anew typ, received some of the highest honors ever accorded t distinct and remarlsable coloring. They arc grand flowered Dahlia in America. NOVELTY COLLECTION, 1914 • $3.25 per 12. $25.00 per 100 Alice. Brilliant carmine, shaded lake. America. Apricot orange. Avalanche. Pure white; the best m this class. Betty. Lovely deep pink, a charming color. Cochineal. Cochineal red. shaded fawn; ex- Dr.'^^Peary?°'bL-kr%elvety mahogany, unique color, the darkest of this section. ' Electra. Bluish mauve; grows very erect above the foliage; free flowering. Engineer. Bright lake, suffused yeliow- _ Fraulein Budde. Soft oink; free flowering. Hortulaniis Budde. Glowmc scar)et. Loveliness. Pale lilac, shaded white. Matador. Terra cotta, suffused lake. Painted Lady. Pale rose. Pembroke. Bright carmine, shaded white; an Picador. E>eep blush, shaded lilac. One of the most pleasing flowers we have ever s Sherlock Holmes. Lovely mauve; \j The Duchess. Beautiful lake, shaded Collection one each GIANT DECORATIVE DAHLUS S1.25 per 12, SIO.OO per 100 Cuban Giant. Very large dark Gifiani ' - ■ ■ of this grand decorative pla novelties. Blooms grow erect on tan stem Grand Duke Alexis. A popular Dahlia white, tinged soft lavender near the edg Princess Victoria. The earliest and free^ inR primrose yellow; never produces an i flower and is in bloom early and late; I Queen Victoria. Clear, pure canary ye Red Hussar. Pure cardinal red: a oerfeci . free bloom "'^' ; shell I Storm King. t:1 „ ■ Susan. A delic: flowering qual Dahlia of this ,^^. White Swan. Large; pure white; vigorous grower, producing the i^?sr excelled by any other strong and Wra. Pierce. ; flower. Collection one each, POMPON DAHLIAS . each, 75c. per 12, S5.0 Catherine. Finest pure yrliow. become "leggy"; you s and all colors. Try sell quick, so *' take PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS - the Dahlias' Europe wherever shown. They have also mense size, measuring 6 to S inches acro-ss, and of water. We were the first to catalogue the Peony- Leo XIII. Deep yellow; remarkable form; very Mrs. Fleers. Rosy red. Princess Juliana. Pure white; free flowering; the best white for cutting. Souv, de GustaveDoazon, The most sensational Dahlia of the season; a Decorative variety of mammoth proportions, which, under ordinary cultivation, will produce flowers 6 inches across, and can be grown to measure fully 9 inches. Remarkably profuse and pure scarlet in color. (See illustration.) Zeppelin. A grand lilac variety. Award of Merit, Amsterdam. Collection one each, 9 varieties, $1.00, $5.00 per 100 NOVELTY CACTUS DAHLIAS o£ 1914 $1.25 per 12, $10.00 per 100 Coronet. A beautiful flower — bright, deep orange. Empress. A huge flower; a striking shade of rplish crimson, base of florets white; very Color ; oft sulphur yel inches high a Jack Rose. s rightly Mrs. Roosevelt. The color cate shade of soft pink; fl perfectly double _ and yc measuring 6 to 8 inches in Mme. van den Dael- A charming sot rose, with deeper markings, to white in the center. 25< Riese von Stuttgart. ling of Souvenir de Gustave Doazon, which it exceeds m size, frequently measuring S inches and over; color bright blood red. Collection one of e 5 varieties, 50c. STANDARD DECORA- TIVE DAHLUS 75c. per 12 Clifford W. Bruton. A grand free - flowering yellow. For many years this has been considered the finest of the yellow Decorative Dahli The flowers are carried long, strong stems and i especially hue lor cutting. Delice. The finest pink Deco- rative Dahlia; color a soft delicate pmk 18 inches in length. Grows 3 feet high Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Grows about 'he immense, perfectly pure wh lorne in great profusion, on most erect, ;ms, fully 1? inches long, ali above foliage. For cut fiovyers oft& Jack Roi beautiful dark " that Rose. Blooms brought being carried around for three ^_, ed at the Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society's Chrysanthemum i WoHwlrt Pnlirt Exhibition, and awarded a Certificate of Merit. tino '■ let. The flowers measure 8 inches I irioin borne on stiff, wiry stems, often 18 | £^75 Herman, Little Beauty. inches long. The exquisite flowers are edges, pure white toward the Miss Virginia Maule. Color del branching habit; blooms early and profi Mme. A. Lumlere. Pure white, with vi. points, a fine contrast of colors; distinct. 4 feet. Nymphaea. Clear shrimp pink, shading darker, ; most delicately beautiful Dahlia. Perle de Lyon. The most valuable white Decora- ~ ■ " ' ' perfect in form, pure l^bitlonyelfoi^'i : very perfect. tive Dahlia yet introaucet in color, and produced oi very free-flowering. Wm. Agnew, Intense, gli; Yellow Colosse. The best good, long stems. ^- x, . Sylvia. Best described as a Giant Nymphaea, being stronger, larger and deeper colored. Flow- ers 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of fine form and full to the center, which is white, shaded to soft pink on tUe outer petals. One of the best. Collection one each, 12 varieties, 75c. SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS 75c. per 12, $5.00 per 100 Arabella. Pale primrose, shaded Chas. Lanier. The largest yello Very rich yellow. Dorothy Peacock. The flowers i and exauisite form, _ while the beautiful, clear, live pink which a Frank Smith. Deep GENERAL COLLECTION $1.25 per 12, $10.00 per 100 Big Chief. Of enormous size; rich crimst )r. K. W. Van Gorkom blooms of white, softly shaded rose blooming. Wine. color, with yellow I, vigorous grower. Magnificent, large lake. iv show Dahlia. tre of large size color IS that ppeals to all. La Riante. Pink; Inrge flower. P. ~W. Janssen. Fine orange yellow; long stem; Solfatara. Beautiful form; scarlet-gold centei Collection one each, 8 varieties, $1.00 PEONY-DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 75c. per 12, S5.D0 per 100 , Alice Roosevelt. Mauve shaded. BerchvanHeemstede. Pureyellow;fre^ flowering Great Britain. Clear mauve; largest " " First-class 'Certificate, Amsterdam ! Hortulanus Witte. : whit 1 Haarle: Rev Arthur Bridge. The coloring is a bright, clear yellow, heavily tipped and suffused with Rev. T. W. Jamie8on. The central younger and unopened petals are yellow, but this quickly T. A. Havemeyer. Clear yellow at base, deepening Dahlia. Wm. Marshall. A first-class exhib Rich orange, with bright yellow m ■ Effective. Rose, shaded deep amber, Floradora, Dark, velvety Kriemhilde. One of the Dahlias. , , . Perlehilde. Delicate pmk, white centt Pink Perle. Soft rose pink, tinting light finest pink Cactu Collection one each, DAHLUS TO COLOR all colors separate, or all colors mixed, as follows: Mixed Pinks, Mixed Whiites, Mixed Reds, Mixed Yellows, 40c. per 12, $2.75 per 100, ifi^.^ln^clrs, 35C. per 12. S2.25 per 100. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, 342 West 14th Street, New York MnMaMnMnwnMnMnMnMnMnBiHMnMnMnMaMnMn*nMnMn« 1434 The Florists' Exchange nMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMnMn Gloxinias at '2 price GLOXINIAS potted now will make fine plants for late Summer and Fall sales— planted in hotbed frames, they will produce a quantity of flowers for cutting. We have just received a late shipment on consignment and offer them till sold as follows : $20.00 per 1000, $2.25 per lOO Boddingtons Quality Gloxinias Gloxinia Erecta Grandiflora This popular flowering plant is coming into greater vogue than ever, not only as a pot plant for house decoration, but also for cut flower purposes. Our strains of Gloxinias are the true erect-flowering type, grown by a specialist in Europe. Blanche de Vera. White, rose-bordered. Defiance. Glittering crimson. _ Emperor William. Blue, white border. Etoile de Feu. Carmine-red. Kaiser Frederick. Scarlet, white margin. King of the Reds. Dark scarlet. Madame Helene. White, with violet crown. Marquis de Peralta. White, red-bordered. Mont Blanc. Snow white. Princess Elizabeth. White, bordered blue. Queen Wilhelmina. Dark rose. Boddington's Spotted Varieties. These contain the most distinct and remarkable colors. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, ''\^,iS^\^'^ nMnMnHnMnvnHnmnHnHnHnMnMnHnMnMnKnMnHnMnHn Boddington's QuaUty Glosi: SWEET CORN STOWELL'S EVERGREEN, $0.75 per peck, $1.25 per half bushel, $2.25 per bushel ONION SEED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS $0.80 per pound SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 1.00 OHIO YELLOW GLOBE. 1.00 Choice stock and good germination. Crop 1913. OTHER SPECIALTIES ARE: Tomato, Cauliflower, Onion Sets, Cabbage, Onion, Sweet Com, Egg Plant, Pepper and Celery Seed . ■ Write for Catalogue and Trade List ^—^——^^—^—^^-^-^^—^^^ J. AUG. DRAKE, S!«!s!!!?!!:Chester, N. J. -■i. From All Parts ! country reports are t : my SEEDLING SILVER PINK SNAP- DRAGON stands "alone for beauty and productiveness. A steady flow of repeat orders furnish complete proof. G. S. Ramsburg, Somcrsworth. , . , , Tacoma, Wash.. May 23, Dear Sir: — Enclosed find one dollar for which please send a packet of seed of ' Pink Snapdragon. They are certainly good. Mr. G. S. Ramsburg. Dear Sir:— Will you pte The plants that 1 got from j Mr. G. S. Ramsburg. Dear Sir:— We enclose c fine with it, and have grown Yours respectfuUy. HENRY BENTHIEN. Johnstown. N. Y., May 6. 1914. at once 200 plants of your Silver Pink Snapdragon? ave done fine. ■y truly, - , THOS. BARSON. Springfield, Mo.. May 8. 1914. m pkts. seed of SUver T hicn are a grand color r check for $5 jme splendid I Sirmti RAUGH BROS. Too early G. S. RAMSBURG. Somersworth, N. H Order seeds £ seed $1.00 p I pots at $3.0 Routzahn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande, Cal. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Whoteal* Gremn of Fu'l Uat of Flower and Garden Seeds WUl help all around If yon mention tbe Bxchso^ GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH, and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety: also other items of the short crop oi this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, . will be quoted you upon application to 4 SONS, 82 Dcy Street, NtWYOflK and ORANGE. CONN. Give credit where credit is due — Mentlo Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. The Moore Seed Co. states that plants and Kose bushes are quite in demand, as well as the usual run of yegetable plants. This house is also booking eanly orders for Fall bulbs. Max' Fierstein of this house is taking a trip throu^ New- Jersey. Chicago Seed Trade The general seed business of the sea- son is practically closed; aU that re- mains now is a limited call for the sec- ond planting of some vegetable crops. Bedding plants are still in demand with some tardy purchasers. A season of comparative quiet is now in store for the seed trade for the next few months. At Vaughan's Seed Store there is still a good deal of bedding plant trade, and the sale of vegetable plants is good. Tomato plants appear to be in largest demand. A good display of German Iris and Peonies can be seen at the store each day, and pot plants of Hoses, Hy- drangeas, and all other seasonable flow- ering plants are always in supply. At Vaughan's farm near Homewood, 111., early planted Gladioli for cut blooms are now 18 inches high. The rains of the past few days have benefited all growing crops in the nurseries and farms of this house. In the West the sale of field Com has been somewhat slow, the larger kinds selling best. The earlies matured well last year and planters supplied themselves. Fancy seed Pota- toes have been only in fair demand. J. C. Vaughan was in Springfield some days ago, where he went to discuss some plans for the enlargement of the State house, he being a member of the art com- mission. Wm. Sears has resumed his former position at Madison, Wis., this week, as the State representative of the Albert Dickinson Seed Co. of this city. He did some good work for the government in the Rosenberg & Lieberman case. A. Henderson & Co. are now making preparations to disseminate the stock of a new Spencer Sweet Pea to be known as Anita Wehnnan. This variety originated with Henry Webrman of Maywood, lU., and is one of the best varieties seen in the wholesale market during the past season. All the stock of this variety was handled by the E. C. Amling Co. It is a handsome lavender, with st«ms 20 inches long, and was very much admired by all in the trade who saw it exhibited at the club meetings the past season. This seed is now fully matured and early deliveries can be made, as July planting is recommended for Thanksgiving and Christmas bloom- ing. Winterson's Seed Store has still a good trade in bedding plants ; the wet and comparatively cool weather of a few days the past week has prolonged this trade. Market gardeners and private growers are buying yegetable seed for second crop plantings. The sale of Bay trees and Boxwood is winding up for the season. Good rains the past week have been of much benefit to the Onion set crop in the Chicago district. The Pea crops in Michigan and other sections have been helped by the warm weather. The Chi- cago Daily Neios says that if the Peas keep on increasing in size the ones that now roll so coyly from your knife will soon be big enough to jab amidships. atloB the Eidianire Cleveland Seed Trade The annual Spring rush is over, and trade will soon dwindle away for the Summer months. To be sure, we still expect a few seed orders, but they are largely after-thoughts and usually are small and cover scattering items to meet some unforeseen need. Perennial flower seeds are beginning to be in demand. Asters, Cosmos and all kinds of vege- table plants are selling well. Bean stocks are getting low as well as some varieties of Sweet Com. W. Seed Growing for the Market Gardener The Market Growers' Journal for June has an interesting article under this heading, and one of its contributors discusses the question of raising improved varieties, particularly in regard to the characteristics of earliness. "Always The Florists' Exchange 1435 AUCTION SALE On Tuesday, June 16fh,at eleven o'clock a. m. of Specimen Decorative Palms, Ferns, etc. from Private £state of Glen Cove, L. I. Also TRADE SALE of POTTED PLANTS t^"nV,"u7.riS^ BEDDING PLANTS The MacNiff Horticultural Company 56 Vesey Street, near Greenwich street. NEW YORK i dae — Mention Exchange watch the first ripe, well developed fruit," hesays, "and mark that fruit for seed" — this is in reference to Tomatoes ; and he adds : "Have several 'markers' spotted ; select the best of these, and then elimi- nate all the smaller undeveloped seeds." This is what we would call true eclecti- cism, and is certainly the only way to make any real advance in regard to market vegetable crops. The writer of the article relates a very interesting story of how he tried to emulate the achievements of a neighboring firm, and how for years he was beaten in the end on the point of earliness, until he dis- covered that his competitors had been practising this method of seed selection until they had procured a variety whose fruits ripened very rapidly when full grown, and procured for them a distinct advantage in the market Catalogs Received Kalg-ht & Struck Cq., 1 Madison av New York. — Catalogs of Bulbs. La year, when the Fall catalog of t Heatherhome" company reached us i spoke in complimentary terms of t ~ " " - - ' nd make-up of clearly printed heavy and, so far as we can see, em- brace most of the desirable kinds. Bulbs, however, are not the only sub- jects, for there are lists of hardy peren- and also of greenhouse forcing nials stock. ^B. H. Batll, ltd., The Floral Farms, ng. — Trade Wholesale List School Gardens A little two leaf publication on "How to Organize a School Garden and School Garden Association," has been published by A. T. Boddington, New York City, and in this leaflet the points considered are how to find land within a congested city disltrict or area, how to organize a school garden association, the rate of pay that should be given to an instruc- I tor, and notes on the laying out and general plans of such a garden, with hints as to tools, seeds, and other gen- eral matters that have to be considered herewith. Publications Received Do Dormant Cnrrajit Plants Carry Fine Bust?— bulletin 374, New York Agricul- tural Experiment Station, Geneva, N^T. Station. Ten Tears' Profit Prom an Apple Orchard, bulletin 376, N. T. Agri. Exper. Station. Thorong;liness Pays In >P Prices and Onr Fntnre Food Supply, Cornell Univ.. bulletin 341. He Boss Aphis, bulletin 90, U. S. Dept. of Agri. Powdery Scab of Potatoes, bulletin 227, A Rose Conference Intimation has reached us from the secretary of the National Rose Society of England, that a Rose conference will be held on Tuesday, June 23, at the Anglo- American Exposition in London, when papers will be read on "The Prog- ress and Development of the Rose Dur- ing the Hundred Tears of Peace and Progress of the American and British Nations." This paper wiU be by H. R. Darlington, a vice-president of the so- ciety, while as representing the United- States, a paper will be contributed by E. G. Hill of Richmond, Ind. This no- tice came to us along with the "Book of Arrangements" of the society for 1914, which contains also a list of members, schedule of prizes, and the by-laws and regulations of that society. It is a bulky volume and contains matter of much in- terest to those who make a close study of Roses and of the conduct of Rose ex- hibitions. We note with interest that of the seven honorary foreign members of the N. R. S., six of them are Ameri- can. This speaks well for the fraltemal feeling between this country and Eng- land in so far as relates to Roses and Rose cultivation. The secretary, we should add, is Edward Mawley, Rose- bank, Berkhamsted, England. I sa^4 i^sKll Before Planting L^d^l V^Clli Time Is Over Panama ^ Niagara WE HAVE THEM-. BIDWELL ^ FOBES, Kinsman. Ohio BEANS, PEAS, RADISH LEOWARD^S^ CO. CIWABO ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write lor Prices ADVANCE ORDERS, 1914 FALL DELIVERY, OF JAPANESE LILY BULBS and SEEDS Write for Catalog to The Oriental Seed Co., SiwER^ ^ 330 Clement St., SAIN FRAIVCISCO. CAL. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed quick sale, $1.25 per 11 and over at $1.00 per 1000. best quality. Fo YALAHA, FLA. FOR FALL DELIVERY GERMAN IRIS in endless varieties. LILIUMS HENRYI and TENUI- FOLIUM in endless cjuantities. Write us for prices. JOHN LEWIS CHIIDS, flowerfield (LL),N.y. PANS IBS miiimiiicssiiuiii Small Plants, $3.60 per 1000. By mail 60o. per 100. Seed, $1.00 pkg. of 5000. Caah with order ER IfNNINri^ Grower of thilnistPAKSOS . D. iinnmus, wa box 254, soohpokt, com. 1436 The Florists' Exchange MICHELL'S Special Offer Order At Once Gladiolus Bulbs Per 100 Per 1000 2000 PINK AUGUSTA - $1.75 $15.00 3000 BRENCHLEYENSIS 1.00 10.00 1000 MAY 1.75 15.00 8000 PRINCEPS - - - 2.50 20.00 10,000 MRS. F. KING - 1.50 10.00 3000 WHITE and LIGHT 1.50 12.50 Caladlum Bulbs Tuberoses 4x6 .90 7.50 Send for Wholesale Price Ust. MICHELL'S House Dept. S., 518 Market St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Will help all around if you mentloa the Exca luge (^t^^Q^«v3 NEW ALL Drices: STOCK SIZES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago New York Reciprocity — Saw it In tlie Exchange 100 1000 pink $1.80 $16.80 Klne, scarlet... 2.00 l&OO white 2.00 laOO A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River St., CHICyXaO, IL,L. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE. Jersey, Chaa. Wakefield, All Head, Early and Late Flat Dutch, and other varieties at 20c. per 100, 75c. per 500. $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 86c. per 1000. LETTUCE. Grand Rapids, Boston Market and Big Boston, 20c. per 100. 75c. per 600. $1.00 per lOOO. Cash with order. R. VINUNT JR. & SONS CO., White Maish, Md. OItp cTPrtlt wherp crpdtt In dap — Mcptloo BxchaiMf I!;! American Carnation PRICE. $3.90 A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. C«c Houston, Texas At a recent meeting of the Houston Florists' Club some very important mat- ters as regards qualification for active membership were discussed and voted upon. President H. H. Kublmann being ab- sent, Vice-President R. C.^ Kerr tool: the chair, with Geo. M. Cosh acting as secre- tary. An amendment to the constitution on membership had been submitted at a previous meeting for the purpose of eliminating associate membership, aiid instead mailing all members active, in this way giving all the right to vote and equal privileges. The amendment also provided that ali persons within a radius of 100 miles of Houston he admitted to active membership, including all inter- ested in floriculture, private gardeners, as well as florists. All of these provisions were unanimous- ly, carried at the meeting, and they will create a more democratic membership that will not only add great strength and in- creased usefulness to the club but will give those interested in many surrounding cities the privileges of the club, which had hitherto been denied them as active mem- bers because of the limits of the constitu- tion. The club, therefore, will be glad to receive meml>ers from Alvin, Pasadena, Dickinson, and other Gulf coast locali- ties, as well as those located as far east as Beaumont and Orange, and as far north as Bryan. There are also in this radius a large number of skilled garden- ers, who will doubtless now become active members, but were kept out as such heretofore, on the theory that if they paid full dues, as did the florists, they were entitled to full privileges. Now that all barriers are eliminated, the Houston local club is in line with the State club on this point, which has also made this provision. It is also under- stood that all clubs in the State are now one and the same as to membership quali- fication. M. Fort Worth, Texas been seeing and hearing in Texas. It has been seven years since we have had anything to compare with the general rainfall we have had in the last six weeks. The northern part of the State is not in it with the southern, but we have been getting all we want through this section, and more too. Now, wiith the bright sunshine, we hope for the best of times to come, for we have been getting plenty of water into the ground, and if we have plenty of moisture and sun- shine there is no way to stop things from growing. However, the excessive rains have hurt the outdoor bedding trade, by holding it up. However, the cut flower business has not been materially injured. That Ft. Worth has had the best season in its history is conceded by all the floiists here. ' Not that there has been any great numbei; of weddings or other functions, but it seems that nearly every one wants at least a few cut flowers. The person of average means is using flowers today where a year or two ago they seemed to think it was the height of luxury. Mr. Craig, with Sefton Box Co., was here this week and he said "the florists are the one class of tradesmen that I have not found eomplaining, especially those whose business depends largely on out flowers." All flowers have been shipping _ exceed- ingly well this Spring considering the excessive humidity in the atmosphere. Altogether we expect the greatest year Texas and Ft. Worth have ever experi- enced. W. J. Bakee. New Orleans, La. Business tWs month is exceptionally good o-wing to .Tune weddings and com- mencements. There is also a- great deal of funeral work. The flower which seems to he the most popular is the Marguerite. Mr. Ohopin says he has been kept busy fhe entire week. HC has Iseen making a great number of Colonial bouquets of -EFISCHER'S Cyclamen Seed Glowing Dark Red, Glowing Red, Rose of Marien- thal, Pure White, White with Dark Eye, Lilac, "" 50 per 1000 seeds, $25.00 per 10,000 seeds. $100.00 per 50,000 seeds. SALMONEUM. S5.00 per Glory of Wan Album violaceo striatum, S5.50 pi Fimbriatum carmineo margin Cyclamen, S4.50 per 1000 seeds. Rococco.- $5.00 per 1000 seeds. FERD.FISOHER/aERNANT "'cf^¥i? hundred testimonials and repeated on Seed were shown to the Editor rists' Exchange, New York. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany (Established in 1787) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and EARN SEEDS Specialties: Beans, ^Beets» Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl-Rabi, Leeks, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansics, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed). The most perfect and most beautiful in the world, 36.00 per oz., $1.75 per ^i oz., Sl.OO per }■& oz. Postage paid. Cash a my own vast grounds, and are [ best quaiity. 1 also grow largely OUR MOTTO.—The Best The Market Affords Place Your Import Orders Now Tor Tall Delivery, 1914 LIUUM GIGANTEUMS LILIUM MULTIPLORUMS HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS ROMAN HYACINTHS DUTCH BULBS ENGLISH GOLDEN SPUR AZALEAS PALMS ROSES. ETC. CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Horticultural Importers and Ejcporters pink Roses and Forgetmenots. These seem to be very popular. The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. has ■been kept right busy with weddings. A very fashionable liouse wedding was the McOloskey one. The borne was beauti- fully decorated with Asparagus draperies and palms. Pink Gladioli, Eoses and Lilies of the Vailey were carried by the bridal party. Another fashionable event of the last week was tie opening of the Yacht Club at West End. The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. was also kept busy with this. A novelty was a yacht made of pink Sweet Peajs also. The florists were kept busy all day on Wednesday with floral offerings for the decoration ^of the Confederate monuments at Ohalmette. Sweet Peas, Roses, Lilies and other Spring flowers were used. M. Cook & Son have been kept pretty busy this week with commencements, weddings and funerals. They have been using a great cumber of Sweet Peas and pink Gladioli- Mart Reukauf, from H. Bayersdorfer & Co. of Philadelphia, [has been visiting New Orleans this week. M. B. Nashville, Tenn. The week has been little different from th!; past month except that we had a small shower on Friday, though it was not enough to be of lasting benefit. There is a shortage in good Roses, and though Carnations are plentiful they are of poor quality. Many of them have been thrown out and their places filled with Chrysanthemums. The parks are beginning to show the effects of the heat and the lack of rain, though they are looking better than one would expect. Pansies have been espe- cially resistant, and are looking well in many places yet. Roses have been the poorest outdoors that we have seen them for many a day. We hear com- plaint of a small mite that lives in ■ the bloom in countless numbers and causes it to turn brown fcefore it is fairly open. We have never seen these on Roses be- De Graaff Bros. Ltd. LeNen, Daffodils Early Tulips Darwin Tulips Mayflowering Tulips Iris Gladiolus, etc. Cati-in. . . . 4.00 35.00 Hydrangea. " - '^ Primula Obconica. Large flowers, all colors 3.00 25.00 Smilai. 2K-in 2.50 20.00 Snapdragon Nelrose. R. C. . . . 5.00 40.00 Snapdragons, Sliver Pink, Yel- low, White, Red, 2>i-in 4.00 35.00 Cuttings of above 2.00 15.00 VInca Varlegata. 2-in 2.50 20.00 SEEDS Pansy Seed. Finest Mixture of Home-grown Seed; ready July 15th. These Pansies are hard to beat Tr. pkt., 50c.; H or. $1.50; oz.. S5.00. Cyclamen Seed. Glant-flowerlng. Finest strain, new seed, ready July 15. Pink, white, red, white with red eye, 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000 seeds. Wonder of Wandsbek. Best salmon. SI. 00 pet 100. 38.00 per 1000 seeds. Primula Chinensls. Large flowering, fringed. Red, pink, blue, salmon, white and mixed. 200 seeds, 75c.; 500 seeds, $1.75. Primula Obconica. Giant flowering. Red, mixed. 500 seeds, 50c.; lOOO seeds. 75c. Cineraria. Finest mixed (half dwarO. Tr. pkt. 75c.; 6 pkts. $2.50. CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS The following. $3 50 per 100. J30.00 per 1000: Bright Christmas Red, Bright Pink, Flesh Pink, White with Red Eye, Pure White. 2M-in. pots of above. $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek). 2}i-ia.. $8.00 per 100. 250 or more at 1000 rate. GUARANTEED Ferns Boston Ferns, well established bench plants, $3.50 per lOa $30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, best of the Boston type. Strong bench plants, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 pel 1000. , . , Whltmanl compacta, strong, bench plants, $6.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. Ferns for Fern Dishes, fine, well estab- lished, in all varieties. 2)i-inch, $8.00 per 100. Fern Seedlings for Jardinieres, in or out of flats, 150 clumps per flat; in all varieties; these clumps can be divided. 1 flat, in 6 best varieties, $2.00; 5 flats in any variety at $1.75; 10 flats at $1.60; 25 flats or more at $1.50. Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 AUce Salomon. Early white. . $5.00 $40.00 Chieftain (Pink like Bonnaffon) . 5.00 40.00 Wm. Turner and Brutus 4.00 36.00 White, and Pink Chadwick. . . . 3.00 25.00 The following. $3.00 per 100. $20.00 per 1000: White Eaton, Eariy Snow, E. Papworth, Chas. Razer, Dec. Gem, Lynnwood Hall, White Frick, Nonln, Chrysolora, Yellow Eaton, Roman Gold, Aug. Dasse, Yellow Ivory, Nagoya, Dolly Dimple, Comoleta, W. R. Brock, Patty, Pink Frick, Winter Cheer, HIrondale, Harvard, Cuilingfordii, Pink Gem, Ramapo „ 2>i-in. pots of above, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. The following, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000: Ivory, Polly Rose, White Dean, Jones, Smith's Advance, Jones (Bonnaffon selected Unaka, Pink Ivy, 'oHy Rose, Golden Glow, y. Dr. Enguehard, Maud Best Pompons and Anemone-flowered •MUMS. Robted Cutting.. 100 $2.00. 1000 $17.50; 2M. 100 $3.00. 1000 $25.00. For other stock, see ClasilSed Pages 1462-63 ROMAN J. IRWIN ■^^ 71 West 23d St., NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS Right after the close of the bedding se Hums and here we are. ready to supply t cut flower varieties. Plant them right , you will be wanting to bench your Chrysan- with the finest kind of young plants oi the your beds on arrival. We have; WHITE Smith's Advance Alice Byron Mrs. Rager (Razer) Lynnwood Hall Naomah Wm. Turner White Bonnaffon White Dean Jennie Nonin YELLOW Comoleta Chrysolora Robt. Halliday Crocus Yellow Ivory Major Bonnaffon Dolly Dimple Our "Improved gaby Bonnaffon" 5*!V''*"7. $15.00 per 100. $100.00 Yellow Ml per 1000. Croesus =rs at S3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Wells' Late Pink Dr. Enguehard Maud Dean POMPONS Diana Savannah BAUR ^ STEINKAMP "^BrZlZ" A riv-'.tS^.^P INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA i advt. In the Excbange 'MumRooted Cuttings Appleton Yellow Bonnaffon White Bonnaffon Polly Rose Yellow Frost Helen Frick Papsworth Enguehard AU at f Smlth'i Adranc* $1.50 Early Snow p. 100 ■> HaUlday ^'^nn°n ""'"''^ p. 1000 l^paclflc Supreme All at f Chas. Razer »»'5 J Wells' Late Pink $15.00 I Dolly Dimple ^,a5u „r C. O. D. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES QUIDNICK. R. I. (J. H. Gushing, Prop.) P. O. Anthony, R. I. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Eichange Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. 2)i-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. following varieties: Pink Shaw Patty Yellow Bonnaffon Wm. Turner Golden Glow Amorita Unaka (Early Pink) Early Snow United States Cut Flower Co. ELMIRA. N. Y. Reclproclt.y — Saw It In the Exchange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROnTI USE FOR RESULTS 1438 The Florists' Exchange ROSES SUPERB STOCK OF American Beauty Absolutely free from black- spot and in full growth 2J^-inch, $4.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 3-inch, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 My Maryland Strong, Grafted Stock, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 Strong, Own-root Stock, 23/^-in., $4.00 per 100, $3.5.00 per 1000 Mrs. Aaron Ward STRONG, OWN-ROOT STOCK 21^-inch, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 The L G. HILL CO. Richmond - Indiana Rose Novelties OLD GOLD- An improved Fire Flame. 12 petals; semi-double; most glorious color of any Rose grown. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. MRS. FRED. K. VANDERBILT. Deep orange red. A distinct Rose, not only an aristocrat, but a beauty. $9.00 per doz. A Gold Medal Rose. KILLARNEY NELMORE. The only double pink with a clean outside petal, shading to Killamey Queen in the center. $9.00 per doz. if ; , ^l JONKHEER J. L. MOCK. The new La France; produced more money for us than any Rose on the place. 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. SUNBURST. Own Root. $12.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. PRINCE E. C. D'ARENBERG. The 42-petal Richmond. CA Rose having enough petals to make it a twelve months' Rose. AMERICAN BEAUTY. 2Ji-in. pots. CASH WITH ORDER ^ MYERS ^-in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2M-in. 3.00 GERANIUMS, Double and Sln£le3H-in. 7.00 Special Varieties 3Ji-in. 8.00 Double and Single 2 Ji-in. 3.00 Ivy-leaved Double 3H-in. 8.00 Fragrant Rose, etc 3H-in. 8.00 Fancy-leaved 3}i-in. 8.00 HELIOTROPE 2Ji-in. 3.00 HELIOTROPE 3}i-in. 6.00 IVY, German 2}i-in. 3.00 LOBELIA, New Double Blue 2)i-in. 3.00 LOBELIA. New Double Blue 3 -in. 5.00 LOBELIA, Dwarf and TraiUng.. . .2}f in. 3.00 MOONVINE. True White 2)i-in. 3.00 MOONVINE. True White 4 -in. 10.00 PETUNIAS. Single Fringed 2)i-in. 3.00 SALVIAS 2}i-in. 3.00 SALVIAS 4 -in. 6.00 SWAINSQNA Alba 2>i-in. 4.00 STEVIA. Compacta and Varie- gata 2)i-in. 3.00 TRADESCANTIA 2Ji-in. 3.00 VINCASVariegataandEIegans....3 -in. 6.00 VINCA Variegata 4 -in. 10.00 VERBENAS 2M-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE WOOD BROTHERS FISHKILL, N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw it in the EichanRe The Florists' Exchange 1439 in the center ( surrounded: by 600 Boses, one for each grave in that section, a tribute from Past Grand Ctommander Torrence of the Grand Army of the Republic. Wreath, State Delegation of the Dau^ters of the Confederacy, Illinois, on ribbon. Wreath, North Carolina, on ribbon. Wreath, Philadelphia, on ribbon. Wreath, Georgia, on ribbon. Wreath, Mississippi, on ribbon. One stars and bars. One Confederate flag, on plaque, flow- ers. Shamrock Design, Arkansas. One Star, pure white, Texas. One Badffe, red, wiiite, and blue. One Special wreath. South Carolina. : One Special wieath, Tennessee. One Special wreath of Magnolia leaves and Japanese MapJe and embellished with Bougainjvillea and Spiraea Anthony Waterer, from the Vice-President of the United States. One six foot design. Daughters of the Confederacy, Confederate Flag encircled by golden wreath. The above designs were aU different shapes and made of different materials. A beautiful part of the ceremony was the placing of the flowers as each State was called : two men brought the designs fbrwaixl, presented it to the lady repre- sentative, who in turn placed it on the monument. These were furnished by the Gude Bros. Co. ' The President sent a beautiful wreatlL Ohamp Clark sent a 3ft. wreath made of all outdoor flowers naitive of the South. This was made by Supt. George Hess of tSie Botanical Gardens. There were six wreaths sent by the heads of the various departments. One of the most effective pieces was presented by the Commandernin-Ohief of the G. A. R. which had the Confederate and United States flags crossed, with sev- eral thousands of Roses — one for each Confederate dead. Wm. F. Gude, O. A. C. Oehmler, F. H. Kramer, W. W. Kimmel and George Cooke, have been in Richmond at the M. O. V. P. E. R. Convention. A Floral Pageant Gude Brothers Co. was the decora- tor in the large assembly hall at the United States Naval Academy, at An- napolis, Md., for the annual german on the evening of June 4. There was a large heart, lift, in diameter, standing 3ft. above the floor, making the whole thing standing 14ft. high, entirely cov- ered with green — -Asparagus plumosus on sheet moss — as a base, with the figures "1914" in white Carnations across the ■center. Around the heart were 140 bunches oif Am. Beauty Roses, each bunch tied wiith three yards of wide Am. Beauty ribbon. On each side of the heart, step ladders were arranged for two officers in full uniform, and as the ladies passed by, a hunch of Beauty Roses was taken from the heart and presented as favors during the dance. All of the Roses were carefully de- thorned, even the thorns on the leaves were carefully removed, and their 42in. stems, tied in such a way, as to be used as wands for the ladies for the fancy dress ball. It was a magnificent and inspiring scene and was favorably com- mented on by all who were fortunate enough to see" this arrangement. O. A. C. O. Warning Against Forest Insects The forest entomologist of The New York State College of Forestry at Syra- cuse finds that the tent caterpillar, which last Summer did considerable damage to Apple, wild Cherry and other similar trees, promises to be even more abundant ' this year and is certain to do consider- ably more damage unless proper means of control are adoiJted. The best time to fight this pest is either by pruning off or otherwise destroying the egg masses before they hatch, or by destroying the caterpillars before they have left the original tree. This may be done by spraying the trees with arsenic milxtures which poison the feeding insects, or the tents containing the caterpillars may he burned with a long handled torch. If the latter method Is used the burning should be done either in the evening, in the early morning or on a cool or a cloudy day when the pests are in their "tents." Proper measures taken now will -prevent considerable damage to fruit and forest trees. ROSES GRAFTED Size 100 1000 Killarncy Brilliant - - - 3-inch $35.00 $300.00 Milady - - - 3-inch IS.OO 125.00 Mrs. Taft 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Killarncy Queen - - . . 3-inch 15.00 125.00 Lady Hlllingdon - - - - 4-inch is.oo iso.oo Pink Kiliarney 3-inch 15.00 125.00 Pink Kiliarney 2H-inch 12.00 100.00 White Kiliarney . - - - s-inch 15.00 125.00 l^adiance 3-inch 15.00 125.00 My Maryland 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Richmond 4-inch is.oo 150.00 Richmond 2H-inch 12.50 100.00 OWN ROOT Size 100 1000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer - - - 3-inch $s.oo $75.00 American Beauty - - - 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Lady Hillin^don - - - . 4-inch 10.00 90.00 Milady 3-inch S.OO 70.00 Richmond ------ 3-inch s.oo 70.00 Radiance - - s-inch s.oo 75.00 Taft 3-inch 10.00 90.00 Pink Kiliarney 3-inch s.oo 70.00 White Killarncy - . - . 3-inch s.oo 70.00 Bon Silene 3-inch s.oo 70.00 Send for Hugh Dickson's List of Novelties SAMPLES SENT ON APPLICATION Charles H. Tony MADISON. N. J. Providence, R. I. June weddings, with a few late clos- ing receptions, have kept the storemen busy this week. The growers are about cleaned up on bedding stock and axe busy getting their benches ready for FaU P'jos^^h Koppleman has two green- houses with showroom and packing room combined, under construction at l!/aat Providence. . , , j „„ James Hay, who formerly worked as private gardener for the Goddard esta;te at Potowomut, has purchased land at East Greenwich, and intends to erect a greenhouse for the growing of Carna- *'°Smes Foster of Westminster st , has closed his store, and has entered the ex- pressing business. »i,„j. Hazard & Pierson have closed tiieir flower stand in Dimond's department T J. Johnston purchased the pal™f from the greenhouses of the Goddard estate at Potowomut. F. Macrae & Sons are making heavy shipments of Lilium longiflorum to the Ivew York flower markets. „ Hartford, Conn. As this is the month in which men get foolish and get "hitched," we florists need not worry; it means business for us. Shower bridal bouquets seem to be the thing this year, made of white or- chids and white Sweet Peas and Valley, with white ribbons. John Coombe of Mam st. is very busy ; in fact, since he gat on ithe raghit side k the street he claims -that for the last two months his trade has doubled. He has practically no competition: it was a good move. r -w x. Joseph F. Coombs, of the firm of J oho Coombs of Main St., enitertanned the Tamasha committee at his bungalow at Rainbow, Conn., on June 8. In the last issue of The Exchange 1 mentioned A. A. Schweidtfepger chang- ing the location of his store. Well, he is like some of our lady customers he has changed his mind, and wiU stick to ""'sp^e^r &™McManus Co., of Asylura st have some fine window displays. They have several June weddings and have been auite busy. The Carnation now appears like a memory of other days. The stretch of ^-^U^o^ J^n^ 'Vft ^as'"li"*d1gre^* Peonies came all in a rush. Koses are plentiful, so is other stock. Edw. Lagan, the fioral artisit of Brown, , Thompson & Co., reports busi- "*C K. Swenson of Elmwood has some of his celebrated white Carnations in the market and they are very much ap- preciated. He has also been bringing in some good white Peonies, and they were good. Frank D. Ranney is back from his annual vacajtion. G. G. McC. Pawtucket, R. I. Now that the Memorial Day rush is over, the dealers are turning their atten- tion toward the greenhouses for the pur- pose of replenishing stock. Funeral or- ders still continue to keep the florists busy, and the demand for bedding plants also continues. „ . „, „, Simon Colitz, of Eustic Flower Shop, Main st, Woonsocket, is having a busy spell, particulariy in funeral work. Fire destroyed a large number of plants and shrubs on Elmer C. Vose's es- tate, Manrille road, .Cumberi and Hill ! Fred Hoffman, Oak Hall building, has ! a well arranged window display of Hy- drangeas, Geraniums and tuberous Be- gonias all in full bloom. John Paterson, Ashton, has had an exceptionally busy season, having dis- posed of a large number of beddmg plants for outside planting. M. J. Leach & Sons are very busy m the filling of orders for plants, cut flow- ers, and floral designs. The severe cold weather of last Winr ter had its effect oii hardy Rose bushes in this section, numbers having been de- stroyed by the excessive freezing. 1440 The Florists' Exchange Palms Heacock^s Fems NVHOLESALE PRICE LIST KBNTIA FORSTERIANA Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. e-in. 5-« 28-30 $1.00 $12.00 «-ia. 6 34-36 1.50 18.00 MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA Cedar tub Plants In. high Each 7-in. 4 in tub 35 $2.50 9-in. 4 in tub 40-42 4.00 9-in. 4 in tub 42-48 5.00 2-in. 4intub 5-SH ft 10.00 l2-in. 4 in tub Syi-B ft 12.50 aft.,heavy 16.00 KENTIA BELMORBANA ves In. high E. 8-10 7-in. 6-7 7-in. 6-7 9-in. 6-7 28-30.. 34-36.. 36.38.. 42-45.. 7-8 ft.. 45 to 48, very heavy.. 6.00 48to54, very heavy.. 6.00 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 30.00 36.00 48.00 7-in. tub , 18 inches high, 24-m. spread 2. 0 >■ 9-in. tubi 6-ft. HOME-GROWN. STRONG. CLEAN AND WELL ESTABLISHED When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up JOSEPH HEACOCK CO "•""""" Write them yon read this advt. In 1 Wyncote,Pa. Specimen Plants KENTIA BELMOREANA, 10 ft. high, in fine condition; also one very large PHOENIX RUPICOLA, 8 ft. high. Fine for Gentleman's Estate or Summer Hotel. Prices on application. T. J. JOHNSTON & CO., "i weyboss«t St., PBnvinFwnF, R. I. PERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2)i-in. stock, in largest and be« assortment, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots, $22.00 per 1000. COCOS WEDDELLIANA and KENTIA BEL- MOREANA. Excellent 2Ji-in. stock, right -^- ' ' "■ "" per doz., $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI (King of Ferns). Stro trong. for larger pots. 100; 4 in., $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per iOO: S-m, $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100. STRONG ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS FTERIS ANDBRSONI Queen of the Pteria family. A distinct, beautiful new Fern, richly variegated, prettily undulated, handsomely created, romplct in ha§t°"2d; ' mirable in all sizes, from a Table Fern to Plant., Strong, 214- in. plants, $1.50 pe- doz., $10.00 per 100. FERNS FERN SEEDLINGS A SPECIALTY My new stock of Seedlings in ten lead- filfcd in rotation, ready for delivery June 15. 10,000 lots. Or for home delivery in flat (110 clumps); 50 flats ASPARAGUS anus. 2^-in., $3. $8.00 per 1000. 'CSS orders easb or B.SOLTAU FERNERY 251 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. J. F. ANDERSON. Short Hills. N. J. FERN SPECIALIST Give credit where credit iB due — Mei Ferns in flats All the best sorts with a liberal share ol Cyrtomium Falcatum, Rocbiordianum and Aspldliun Tsusslmense, 110 clumpi n a flat, also a few in 214-in. pots, at $25.00 per 1000, and ASPAKAGUS Pltunosus Nanna in 3-in. pots. EMIL LEULY 528 Summit Ave , West Hoboken, N. J. Write them you read this advt. ir FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, I rtock ready for 2H-inch pots in flats of about 110 clumps, which can be divided. I Price, $2.00 per flat. I 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. PacklDft Included. Order now while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for lUusuated Folder. McHUTCHISON & CO. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Reciprocity — Saw It Id the Exchange FERNS in FLATS •hipmtiat from June Ifitb to Sept 1st. POINSEHIAS From 2}i-m. pots. Ordcn booked now for July and Ausust ddiwtry at S5.00 per 100. $45.00 per lOOO. THOMAS P. CHRISTENSEN Short Hiils^NJ. Write them ron read thla ad.t. In t^e Bxcbance Coming Meetings and Exlubitions (Secretaries are requested to forward us promptly particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions.) American ABSoclatlon of Nnrserymeii, annual convention at Cleveland, O., June 24-26. 1914. Ang-lo-Ajnerlcan Exblbltlon (in which horticulture will be specially well rep- resented), at Shepherds Bush, London. Eng.. May to Oct.. 1914. Society of American PloristB' and Boston, Mass. — Annual convention and exhibition of S. A. F. and O. H., August, 18, 19, 20. Boston, mass The exhibitions of the Massachusetts Hort: Soc. will be held on the following dates: Rhododen- dron show, June 13 and 14; Peony show. June 20 and 21; Rose and Strawberry exhibition, June 27 and 28; Sweet Pea show, July 11 and 12; Gladiolus and Phlox exhibition, Aug. 8 and 9; exhibition of products of children's gardens; Dahlia and fruit exhibition, Sept. 12 and 13; fruit and vegetable show, Oct. 3 and 4; Chrys- anthemum show, Nov. B, 6. 7 and 8. Cleveland, O Annual convention of American Assn. of Nurserymen, June 24-26. Cleveland, O. — Ohio Gladiolus Society, August 7 and 8. Secy., Wilbur ual Chrysanthemum show, Nov. 3, 4 and 5. Olen Cove, N. T The Nassau County Hort. Soc. will hold exhibitions as fol- lows: Dahlia show, Oct. 6; Chrysan- themum show, Oct. 29 and 30. Glen Island. IT. T.— Annual outing of If N. Houston, Texas C, July 1. — A Chrysanthemum and _ . will be held here next Novembej under_ the auspices of the absence of G. Lancaster, Pa- — Fall sh< ■ Lancaster County FlorisI 5. 6 and 7. Albert M. He Pa.. Chair ~' mittee. nd 2. Nat. by the Club. Nov. _ . Lancaster, Flower Show Com- Royal Hort. Rose conference Anglo-American Expos., June 23. moBcow, BnsBla — Universal Exhibition of Trade and Commerce, (foreigners may exhibit under the same conditions as natives). Spring, 1915. Kewport, B, 1, — Newport Hort. Soc, Summer St.. June 24, 25 and 26. Schedules from Wm. Gray, Bellevue of and Fairfield itchester (Conn.) Hort. Soc New Tork, N. T.— The Fall shows of the American Institute will be held as fol- lows: Dahlia. Sept 22 to 24; Chrysan- themum, Nov. 4 to 6. ITew York, — Annual meeting of the Railwav Gardening Association, Aug, 11-14, 1914. New York. N. T. — Show of the American Sweet Pea Societv at the Museum of Natural History, June 27 and 28, 1914. Hew York State Pair. Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. New York and ITew Jersey ABSoclatlon of Plant Growers* outing (3 days), to Delaware Water Gap, Pa., June 23-25. New York PlorlBtB' Clnh, outing to Glen rticultural society has arranged for the following exhibitions: Summer show, June 18; Dahlia show, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; Chrysanthemum show, Oct. 30. Port Chester, N". Y. — Summer show of the Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort, Soc. at Port Chester Hospital, June 19 and 20. Washington, D. C. — Annual convention of Amer. Seed Trade Assn., June 23-25. Worcester, Mass — Meetings and exhi- bitions of the Worcester County Hort. Soc. will be held on the following dates: j;une_18, June_25, July 2, July "sept! Bakke, Mass. — George R. Simon florist and market gardener since IS and Mrs. Simonds, observed the 40th ; niversary of 'their marriage with a ception at their home on West st. Ma.T 31. Aster Plants Astermums, Sample' s.Comet, Queen of the Market, Lady Roosevelt, Invincible. Fine plants from field; grown from selected seed; all in sepa- rate colors, $2.50 per 1000; 5000 for $10.00. Stochs, Salvia, Dusty Millers, Yinca varlegata. Asparagus ^''SoLr 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Ahutiinn Eclipse. Strong, $5.00 per 100. Out of 2i^-inch, in bloom, strong, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. rannnc strong plants, best Vannas, varieties, out 31^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Beets, Cab- bage and Kohl Rabi Strong field plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. Sweet Potato and Tomato Plants Strong. $1.50 per 1000. Cauliflower Plants Early Snowball, $2.50 per 1000. I.e. Schmidt, BRISTOL, PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Esohapge Surplus Stock CANNAS. Leading varieties, 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; King Humbert, 87.00 per 100. COLEUS, Golden Bedder, Verschaf- f eltii and some Fancy Varieties, S2.50 per 100. SCARLET SAGE, 3-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order, please, CHARLES ZIMMER Horist, WEST COLLINGSWOOD, N. J. Rpelproclty — Saw It 1q the Kichange Boston ferns, ?otm'oo^e?'iogs: Roosevelt ferns, l&m'',^!^'. WhitnIaniCompacla,S^mSS per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, "^SSS^" Give credit where credit 1b due — Menti THE HOME OF THE SCOTTII FERNS JOHN SCOTT RUTLAND ROAD AND BAST 45th STRBBT BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Give credit where credit iB dge — Mention Brehamw BUSHY FERNS Good sized plants from 3-inch pots, at $6.00 per 100. Ferns in 2-inch pots an r'g. Hanford, '^%Tn':«- Reciprocity — Sa^ t In the Exchange The Florists' Exchange This Is Planting Time and these quotations are for immediate shipment Prices for the trade only Grafted Plants 7500 KiUamey 6000 Mrs. Aaron Ward 750 Mrs. Morgan 6000 Jonkheer Mock 1000 Radiance 4700 Kaiserin 400 Bon Silene 200 Ivory 1200 MUady Price: $12.50 per 100, $120.00 per 1000 2500 @ $110.00 per 1000 5000 @ 100.00 per 1000 Newer Varieties— Grafted Killamey Brilliant $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000 Cecile Brunner 17.50 per 100, 150.00 per 1000 Francis Scott Key 35.00 per 100, 300.00 per 1000 Own Root Plants 2000 Cecile Brunner, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 600 Mrs. Chas. Russell, 3-inch, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 3000 Killamey, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 300 Kaiserin, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 1500 My Maryland, 2M-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 2000 Jonkheer Mock 2500 Lady Hillingdon 3000 Mrs. Shawyer 750 Killamey Queen 300 Kaiserin 2500 Killamey 1000 Richmond These from 2M-inch: $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 Special Offer 1000 Mrs Taft 550 Perle 275 Melody 500 Bridesmaid From 2K-inch: $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings We are handling seedlings in larger quantities and are making a new price effective now. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 2500 @ $7.50 per 1000, 5000 @ $7.00 per 1000 Asparagus Sprengeri Seedlings 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Smilax Seedlings 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Smilax Plants $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Adiantum Croweanum 3-inch pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 Double Stevia 2Ji-inch pots, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 Poinsettias The best plants that can be grown. Ready now, or delivery later if 234-inch pots, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 I n lots of 2500, $50.00 per 1000 Primula Obconica 2M-inch pots for delivery July 1st. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Cyclamen 3-inch pots, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 Climbing Roses Dorothy Perkins and Tausendschon, from 5-inch pots. Fine plan for next Easter forcing. $30.00 per 100 Gardenia Veitchii 2J4-inch, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 3-inch, 12.00 per 100, 100.00 per 1000 Snapdragon Buxton's Pink, 2M-inch, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 Nelrose, 2M-inch, $12.00 per 100 Phelps' White, 2J4-inch, $12.00 per 100 Yellow, 2M-inch, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 Chrysanthemums Special offer of Caprice. The best pot plant varieties. ' 2J4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 Named varieties in assortment. SEND FOR OUR LIST OF 'MUMS A.^FlE]\SON m^ Ci^MWELL Conn ^§ Write them you read this advt. in the Exchange 1442 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock for Florists* Trade FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVXRCREENS, ROSES. CLEMATIS, PEONIES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND SMALL FRUITS. • 7 Ymmr» ^Vrlt• for our >Vhole*ale l.l*t lOOO Aorea W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Reciprocity — Saw J P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas Japonica, Lilium Speciosiim, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE 3 due — Mention Escha: California Privet and Berberis Thunbergii Grown as Specialties in large quantities Will have the largest and best stock to offer in the Fall that I have ever grown. Get my prices before you place your order. C. A. BENNETT, "S^rlSg Robbinsville, NJ. ue — Mentloa EscbanRe The Holland Nurseries (LATE GREUP £^ PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP, HOLLAND V.G 'S vERr eooD HARDY NURSERY STOCK G.W.VANGELDEREN,6oskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask for catalogue. procity — Saw It la the Escbange THE FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES 200 ACRES TREES. SHRUBS, EVERGREENS W. B. WHITTIER © CO. DEAL FINE STOCK of RHODODENRRONS KALMIAS and ANDROMEDAS Price List FRAMINGHAM. MASS. Reciprocity— Saw 1 , the Exchange California Privet Fine Stock tor Fall Delivery Hydrangea P. G. Florists' Trade JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO. Hightsfown, N. J. Write them you read this advt. In tbe Exchange HARDY PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTING JACKSON &:PERKINS CO. NEWARK. NEW YORK Pot-grown stock i COREOPSIS Lanceolata Grandl- flora HARDY PINKS, mUed colors HARDY 'MUMS, red, pink and yellow LYCHNIS Chalcedonica Cash with order, please. W. E. KING, Little Silver, N. J. Reciprocity— Saw It in the Exchange he trade TREES and PLANTS of all kinds Roses, Cannes and Shrubbery Write for Prices The Conard ®. Jones Co. WEST GROVE. PA. Will help all around If you mention the Excliange Otto Heinecken "tS"' Whitehall Building. 17 Battery Place. NEW YORK SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF: J. HEINS SONS, fctrra'nl-^ Fruit Tree Stock, Forest Trees, Hedge Plants E. NEUBERT, ^'"''^''''' LU: THE OLD fARM NURSERIES, ?°»'^°°p LUy of the Valley, Lilacs for Forcing High Grade Vegetable Seeds H. ZYP & CO., (HoiiMid) Wholesale Bulb Growers, Specialty Hyacinths (Holland) Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Palms, Azaleas, Etc. Notice to the Trade Our traveler, Mr. Harry G. Benckhuysen, will visit you shortly, or kindly write to him c/o Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street, New York City H. DEN OUDEN & SON "The Old Farm Nurseries" BOSKOOP, HOLLAND ^tecipTQCit^^a^rTrnrth^Eschang^ Northern Crown Nursery Stock We Grow a General Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Assortment of Herbaceous Perennials, Etc. Prices Reasonalh. Wholesale Trade List for the Askmg THE BAY STAT^ NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. Give credit where credit la dne — Mention Eicbange All Nurserymen Seedsmen and Florists ''Horticultural Advertiser" This is The British Trade Paper being read weekly by all Horticultural traders. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdnam, Notts. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium applicants should, with the subscriptions, send a copy of their catalogue or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trades. Address Editors of the "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents for THE AMERICAN CARNATION win help all tfonnd If you mention th. ■lebiag. Michelsen & Co. Naarden. HOLLAND Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses, Conifers, Boxwood, Spiraeas, Peonies, Etc. c/o MALTUS & WAR[, 14 Stone Street, New York Gty 1 advt. Id the Exchange Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass Winiam Turner Price $5-00 Evergreens Suitable for Tubs < HIRAM T. JONES, ' ELIZABETH. N. Hill's Evergreens Price Li«t now ready -Mpntloo BUobangft Bind Your Florists' Exchange We offer you the beat and simpleet binder made for the purpose. It will cost you One Dollar, postpaid. You need it. Our publication is too valuable to be thrown away after ont perusal. Nothing so eonvincing of the truth of this statement as the index we will send you at the completion of eaoh volume, thus giving you immediat* reference to countless cultural facts, data, •to., enumerated during that period. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQB June 13, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1443 Nursery Department Jostpt Conducted by Meehan AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN f President, J. B. Pilkincton, Portland, Ore.; vice- | president. Hentiy B. Chase, Chase. AU-: tecrctwsy, * John Halu Rochester. N. Y.j treasurer, Peter { YouNGEBS, Geneva, Neb. Thirty-ninth Annual Conven- J tion will be held in aeveland. O., June 24 to 26, 1014. | Viburnum plicatum rotundifolium {Subject of this week's illustration) THOSE who may be led to think that Viburnum rotundifolium is the same as V. plicatum, would be quickly undeceived were they to grow this variety. It is plainly different in leaf, flower, and habit of growth, as well as date of flowering. Commencing with the leaf, it is much larger and rounder than the other, and the leaf stalks, as well as the veins, have a red color, especially in their younger stages of growth. The individual flowers as well as the whole head are larger, while the branches containing them are less lengthy. In habit of growth it has a bushy, spreading appearance, quite unlike the upright form of plicatum. The difference in date of flow- ering consists in its being in perfection about one week before plicatum. Our illustration is of a typical plant of rotundi- folium, which has grown at will, receiving no aid by pruning. Besides the merit of being quite distinct in the ways described, it is to be commended for being in advance of plicatum in earliness of flowering. Because of this it gives to florists a period of sev- eral weeks in which to have the use of Snowball flowers. • The first one to bloom is the old common Snowball or Guelder Rose, . V. Opulus sterilis. A week later our rotundi- folium comes, and in an- other week phcatum is ready. It has been re- corded that there is as much as two weeks differ- ence in the opening of the flowers of these three sorts, but when there is, it must come from their being in different loca- tions, for when side by side, to allow a week be- tween each is ample. The rotundifolium is certainly a beautiful bush when in full display of flower, as was the case with the one we photographed; its bushy, spreading habit fitting it well for positions that the taller growth of plicatum would not suit so well. As is well known these various Snowballs are in much favor for forcing for Easter purposes. Rotundi- folium is not so well known in the trade as plicatum, but from its habit of growth and its very large heads of flowers, it is in much favor with those acquainted with it, giving customers something different from what they have seen before, which variety always aids the selflng. ni<...^ii. It must be half a century ago since ?^i^t^ ,„=„» the introduction of Weigela rosea, as (Welgela) rosea ^^ ^^^ ^„„^^„ i„ those days. Since that there have been dozens of kinds brought to the at- tention of planters, many of them hybrids and varieties, but to those who know them all there is little dispute that rosea is still as good as any of its color, if not the best. It is always a shapely bush, of strong growth, but not of the rampant growth of some others. It is always a profuse and sure bloomer, and its deep rose colored flowers in the bud, almost white when expanded, present a pleasing contrast with the deep green of its foliage. Its keeping itself within bounds is greatly in its favor. Small two-year-old plants flower, and then as years come and their size increases, the annual pruning such early flowering shrubs require when their blooming is over, in May, is sufficient to keep them within bounds, and at the same time well prepared with flowering shoots for the coming year. Many of the newer sorts are not fitted for positions where moderate growth is desired. Some of the strong- er sorts will make shoots six to ten feet long of a sea- son, becoming of the largest sized shrubs, in fact small trees if grown to a single shoot from the start, and quite too large for many positions, that rosea could better fill. T1.0 ri-o^io^ How a good vine may become ^u ^„„ neglected is shown in the Grecian a>ilK Vine g^^^. yj^^^ Periploca Gra:ca, a most worthy one, and yet one hardly a modern collection can boast of. About the older cities it is more likely to be found than elsewhere, as there appears to have been more desire by nurserymen to have full collections than is displayed today. Yet this vine is such a worthy one that if it was taken hold of by some firm and atten- tion called to it as something both worthy and uncom- mon, there would be many who would be glad to get it. Though there are some dozen species known to botanists, but the one species, Grseca, is hardy with us. by budding or grafting. Seeds sprout easily, but do not have the character in their seedlings that would be desired. There are two species of Pachysandras, Pachysandras one of which, P. procumbens, is a native of Virginia to Georgia, in the mountains chiefly. The other P. terminalis, is of Japanese origin. Though both are evergreen our native one, the procum- bens, is hardly ever considered so in cultivation, as its leaves are of dull green color and suffer in Winter unless under the cover of forest leaves. Its spikes of flowers are of a dull white color, usually so hidden by foliage that they would be unnoticed were it not for the visits of bees, these insects finding them the first flowers of the season, often expanded before all freezings have passed. It is low growing, making no more than 6in. above ground. But it forms a little clump in time, in- creasing from its creeping rhizomes. The other species, the Japanese one referred to, would never be supposed to belong to the same genus, its difference is so great. It is a lovely little evergreen plant, its foli- age of vivid green, and of unchanging color through- out the year. It makes too, but about a foot in height, but grows thickly, soon forming a mass of green, and flourishing either m the sun or in the shade, forms one of the best cover plants known. It bears small spikes of whitish flowers, terminal, in early Spring. Its merits are so many that it is in great demand with gardeners where a cover plant of an evergreen character, low and fearless of Viburnum plicatum rotundifolium Strange to say that this one, though so rarely seen in cultivation, as already mentioned, was said to be spar- ingly naturalized in western New York so long ago as 1860, in Wood's Botany. The leaves of this vine are opposite on the stems. Sin. to 4in. long, and half as wide. They are of a striking deep green color. The flowers are dark purple, in long, loose cymes, quite attractive, set off as they are with the bright green foliage. Belonging to the natural order Asclepiadaceae, the seeds . are in pods, the pods in pairs, which is a help to those unacquainted with the plant to the discovery of its name in some botanical work. Strong vines will make a growth of from 10ft. to 15ft. in a season. _ - , There are two varieties of the Norway M^^lZ '^'^P''^ S™"g ™'^'='' ^^^ "'""<' °* " bronze-leaved, the Reitenbachi and Schwedleri, though the latter is often listed- as Blood- leaved or Purple Norway Maple. Schwedleri is the more popular of the two, but this may be because nur- serymen push it more, keeping but little stock of the other, not that Reitenbachi is less worthy. Schwedleri is distinct and makes a tree of rounded outline. Its distinction is in the color of its foliage. Its early and mature foliage is of a purplish crimson, more distinct in Spring thaii it is later, though to the last of Autumn there is a darker hue to it than is natural to the com- mon form, platanoides. In the writer's opinion the foliage of Reitenbachi is handsomer than that of Schwedleri in its early stages, being a deeper bronze color, while the leaves appear less in size than those of the other. Trees of it of good size are not common in cultivation, so that to compare it with Schwedleri in this respect is not easy; but it does seem that a mistake has been made in not giving it more prominence. The flowers of both are noted for their beauty, the yellow color of the common Norway Maple being mixed with bronze in these two. These handsome forms of Maple are easily increased growmg, frosts, subscriber in Ohio, Wilbur Dubois, wrote us recently: "What a handsome little evergreen border plant the Japanese Spurge is. Both in the nursery and in tlie front yard on the north side of the house the plants have come through the Winter perfectly." The common name. Spurge, is generally used when re- ferring to Euphorbias, but the Pachysandras belong to Euphorbiaceee, and Spurgeworts is a name applied to all plants of this order by botanists. „,T_. „ • Whether to call this shrub Hibis- BUbiscus Synacus ^^g ^^ Althsa is a puzzle to many, Meehami ^^ jj j^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ name as the other. At any rate, aside from strict ac- curacy, it makes but little difference, as the name, Al- threa, is almost universally applied to it as a common one. The one of our notes, Meehanii, was so named by the P. J. Berckmans Co., of Augusta, Ga., if we mistake not. It is a variegated leaved sort of much excellence, both in foliage and flower. It is of robust, rather dwarf habit, compact growing, the foliage variegated, creamy white, with irregular margins, green in the center of the leaves. It has the merit of carrying its foliage per- fect through our hottest Summer days. The flowers are single, 314 to 4in. in diameter, of a satiny lavender color, the petals purple blotched at their base. In Pennsylvania its earliest flowers, open in late July or early August, and in vigorous plants there will be buds along the whole length of the Summer's growth, which open in succession over a term of two months. The combination of foliage and flowers is most beautiful. There is another variegated leaved Althasa, long known in collections as Buist's variegated. Its leaves are well variegated, but its flowers are peculiar in never opening fully. They open enough to display a double flower, of a dark wine color, but never fully expand. It has often been used for bordering beds, and when so used some consider its non-expanding flowers rather a gain. It depends on what is desired, some preferring a line of foliage only, others, flowers added to it. Althaeas can be increased from cuttings or by graft- ing them on seedlings. The seedlings are easily ob- tained by sowing seeds in Autumn. 1444 The Florists' Exchange American Ass'n of Nurserymen Qeveland, O., June 24 to 26, 1914 PKOGKAM WeaneBday, June 24, 9.30 a.m. Invocation. — Rev. C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Address of Welcome. — Hon. Newton D. Baker, Mayor of Cleveland. Response.— J. W. Hill, Des Moines, la. President's Address. — J. B. Pilkington, Portland, Ore. Report of Secretary. — John Hall, Rochester, N. T. Report of Treasurer. — Peter Toungers, Geneva, Neb. BepoTts of Committees Entertainment— W. B. Cole, Paines- ville, O. Legislative — Bast of Mississippi River — Wm. Pitkin, Rochester, N. T. West of Mississippi River — Peter Toungers, Geneva, Neb. Tariff. — J. McHutchison, New York. Transportation. — C. M. Sizemore, Louisiana, Mo. Co-operation with Entomologists. — L. A. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga. Root Gall.— E. A. Smith, Lake City, Minn. Paper, "The Mission of Beauty." C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. The State Vice-Presidents meet at 1.30 p.m. Members from each State are urged to consult together and name their choice for their vice-presidents. Weflnesday, 2 p.m. "Some Reminiscences." — Ethan Allen Chase. Riverside, Cal. "Pecans for Profit."- W. C. Reed, Vin- cennes. Ind. Uniform Legislation (Report of com- mittee).— WiUiam Pitkin, secretary to committee. Discussion. — Prof. J. G. Sanders, State Entomologist, Madison, Wis. ; Prof. B. L. Worsham, State Entomologist, Atlanta. Ga. "Roses." — Illustrated with Lantern Slides. Robert Pyle, Pres. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. "Ohio Nurseries." — Illustrated with Lantern Slides. — N. B. Shaw, Ohio State Inspector, Columbus. WeaneBday Evening At 7.30. — Meeting of American Nur- serymen's Protective Association. Thos. B. Meehan, Secretary. At. 8.30. — Meeting of American Retail Nurserymen's Protective Association. Guy A. Bryant, Secretary. Thursday, 9 a.m. Report of State Vice-Presidents. "Competition." — John H. Dayton, Secretary, Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. "Water."— Jim Parker, Tecumseh, OMa. "Trade Conditions in the Dominion." — F. Hogg, Toronto, Ont. "How to Secure a Uniform and Cor- rect System of Nomenclature in Nur- serymen's Catalogs."— Prof. E. R. Lake, U. S. Pomologist, Department of Agri- culture. Washington, D. C. "Where are our Trees Going?" — Jeffer- son Thomas, Pres. Thomas Publicity Service, Jacksonville, Ela. "Fitting Trees to Climate and Soil."— Henry Hicks. Hieks Nurseries, West- bury, Long Island, N. T. Friday, 9 a.m. "What can the Nursery Interests do to Help Solve some of the Problems of a Commercial Nature that Confront the Producers of Orchard Products?" — George C. Roeding. Pres. Fancher Creek Nurseries, Fresno, Cal. "Problems of Marketing our Products." — J. R. Mayhew, Pres. Waxahachie Nur- sery Co.. Waxahachie, Tex. ^ (Subject not named.)— J. W. Hill, Moines Nursery Co., Des Moil la. Unfinished Busin Resolutions. Adjournment. As a courtesy to the speakers, to the President of the Association and to the program committee, members are urged to be punctual at all sessions. Entertainment W. B. Cole is the chairman of the committee having in charge this portion of the general program. Members have LAST CALL ON Bedding Plants We are not going to wait until the season is ocer before reducing our prices. Send your orders in at once. The stock " right. We can ship promptly. See our adv. in The Exchange of May 23rd and June 6th. You will see how much money you are saving. Cash please. Cannas Alphonse Bouvier Madame Crozy Queen Charlotte Charles Henderson Florence Vaughan Alsace Venus President McKinley, Etc. 4'inch, beautiful stock, 18-in. high, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 King Humbert, choice, $7.00 per 100 Coleus Verschaffeltii Joseph's Coat Fireflame Golden Bedder Palmerston Queen of the West Fire|^Brandj Butterfly Messey Schultz Victory, Etc. Heavy, 2j^-incll, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 Brilliancy Coleus ^'"^'^' ^^-"^ "'^1% ^^■'"'''' ^^'^ Geraniums S. A. Nutt Roseleur Jean Tiaud J. Oberle Mme. Recamier Perkins La Favorite Victor Grossett Tiffin, etc. 4-inch, S6.00 per 100, .?55.00 per 1000 Scarlet Sage. Four varieties, 3-inch, S2.00 per 100, -517.50 per 1000 Variegated Periwinkle. 4-inch, long vine, SS.OO per 100 Lobelias, Marigolds, Zinnias, Phlox, Verbenas, Parlor Ivy, Cosmos, Agerantums, Snapdragon in variety 2J4-inch, 82.00 per 100, S15.00 per 1000 Double Fringed Petunias. 4-inch choice, S4.00 per 100 HeUotrope. 3-inch. S2.50 per 100 Variegated Funkias. 3-inch, S6.00 per 100 EngUsh Ivy. Two plants in pot, 4-6 feet, 5-inch, XXX heavy, S20.00 per 100 Ampelopsis Veitvhii. Extra heavy, S20.00 per 100 Ampelopsis Engelmanni. Extra heavy, 5-mch, S20.00 per 100 Roses. In good assortment, 6-inch, S25.00 per 100 Boxwood. Very bushy. 10-12-iDch, S2.00 per doz., SIS.OO per 100; 12-15-inch, 82.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100; 15-18-inch, S4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100 Thaddeus N. Yates & Co.^PHiuDELPmAPA. 1 read this advi Cut rates to close out SURPLUS PLANTS of our XANTHOSOMAS See our large ad. in last two issues of The Exchange. We will now iill orders with the 5c. grade of plants at the 2J.^c. price, while our plants last, and small plants at IJ^c each. We have a fine stock of X. Marshalli and X. Illustris, and we want every florist to try them. 20 nice, large plants of each 'of these two kinds for $1.00, prepaid. -GET YOUR ORDERS TO US QUICK- L H. READ & CO., DEER PARK, ALA. Palms, Ferns, Asparagus, Dracaenas, Ivies and Vincas KENTL4 Belmoreana and Forsteriana. 4, 6 and 8-in., at 25c., 35o., 50e.. 76o. and Sl.OO e« Assorted Ferns tor Dishes and ASPARAGUS Plumosus. $3.00 per 100. VTNCA Variegata. Strong, 4-in., at $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. ENGLISH IVY. 4^in., 2 to 3 ft., bushy stock. $10.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indivisa. Large 7-in., 76c. and $1.00 each; 4-in., smaU. at $10.00 per 100 H. WESTON. HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Eedprocltj— Sa» t Im the Excbftoce already been made familiar, throiigh the trade papers, with some of the items as furnished by the committee. The Ohio Nurserymen, at their January meeting, arranged a tentative program, but we are not in possession of all the particu- lars, so cannot report officially. But Mr. Cole will doubtless do this at the open- ing session of Wednesday. We do know that the arrangements in- clude an automobile ride on Thursday afternoon through the parks and boule- vards of the city, after which light re- freshments will be served at Shaker Lake. The city forester and the city department have entered heartily into the arrangement, and the nurserymen can depend upon this event being a suc- cess. On the evening of Thursday, also, there will be a boat ride on Lake Erie on State of Ohio, from 8.30 to 10.30 The ladies will be specially provided for in the matter of afternoon entertain- ment features. Chairman T. B. West writes: "The committee on exhibits will en- deavor as far as possible to find a place for all exhibits that will be of interest to the nurserymen or visiting delegates. As the space for exhibits wiU be free to the exhibitor, he is expected to install his exhibit and take charge of it. We have four large rooms assigned us by the hotel management, which the committee think will be ample space; if not more space will be available. Implements and machinery will have to be crated or taken apart so they will pass through an ordinary door, there being no large doors. Application for this space should be made by exhibitor to any member of the committee, namely; T. B. West, Perry, O. ; Thomas B. Meehan. Dresher, Pa. ; W. N. ScarfE, New Carlisle, 0. ; Edward George, Painesville, O." DISTBIBUTION OP BADGES This must necessarily be done at the place of meeting. Even if it were pos- sible to mail them in advance of the con- vention, tie results would be unsatisfac- tory. The Secretary expects to be at convention headquarters. Hollenden Hotel, Tuesday morning. June 23d. Do not leave your badge books ; home. Fall vs. Spring Planting of Trees This is the third year that compara- tive measurements have been made by the Department of Horticulture, Univer- sity of Missouri, between growth of Fall planted and Spring planted trees. These measurements show that during the year the Fall planted trees produced thirty- three per cent, more growth than Spring planted trees. Comparing this result with the previous two years shows that the previous year. Fall planted trees made fifty per cent, more growth than Spring planted, and during the first year the same set of trees lacked only one- half . on one per cent, of producing one hundred per cent, more growth than the Spring planted. It will be observed that in the same set of trees the difference in the amount of annual growth is de- creasing each year as the trees develop. Winter Storage of Nursery Stock The conclussion of the article in Cold, by Madison Cooper, which we alluded to in a previous issue, appears in the June number of that publication. ; to- gether with plans and figures. It is an interesting contribution, and deserves study by our nurserymen friends. Boskoop, Holland Writing from this center of bulb and ornamental shrub cultivation on May 21, Koolbergen & Sliedreeht say that the weather was then very warm and that the growth of vegetation was rapid. We have heard of no retarding frosts this year to injure the growtti of the Hya- cinths, as happened in 1918, so that these ought to be in good condition this Fall.. LiTiTZ, Pa. — C. S. Loeffler is erect- ing a greenhouse 74£t. x 150ft. ; an extra building will be erected for the heating June 13, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1445 Seasonable Stock 100 ACHYRANTHES. In flats $2.00 2}i-in 2.50 3H-in 8.00 AGERATUM. In fiats 2.00 3H-m 6.00 ANTIRRHINUM (Buxton's and Rams- burg's Strains.) 2i<.in 3.00 3)|-m 8.00 COLEUS Rooted Cuttings 75 2}i-in 2.60 3M-in 5.00 FUCHSIAS. 2ii-in 3.00 3K-in 6.75 CERMAN IVY. 2}i-in 3.00 GERANIUMS A 1 stock 6.75 2ii-m... 3.00 HELIOTROPE. 2M-in 3.00 3H-in 6.00 IVY GERANIUMS. 2H-'m 3.00 3J^-m 6.75 MESEMBRYANTHEMUMS. 3H-m 6.00 PETUNIAS. In flats 1.50 3H-in : 6.00 PELARGONIUMS. 3H-in 7.00 ROSE and SKELETON GERANIUMS. 2}i-in 3.00 3H-in 6.00 SALVIA. Rooted Cuttings. .88.00 per 1000 1.00 2)^-in 2.50 VERBENAS.' ' 2K'-in.'.V.'.'. '.'.'.['.'.[['.'.'.'.[[['. 2!50 LEMON VERBENAS. 2M-in 5.00 3)^-in 10.00 VINCAS. $6.00. $8.00 and 10.00 The Peckham Floral Co. R.F.D.N0.165 FAIRHAVEN, MASS. Write them yon read this advt. In the Eschaage Cannas 10 Standard Varieties, to lOO close out, 3 and 4-in. pots . . .$3.00 Geraniums, 4 varieties, my selection, 3 and 3 }^-in. pots . 4.00 Petunias, from double seed, fine varieties 2.50 Salvias, 2}^-in. pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, July 10th 2.00 Cyclamen, August 1st 4.00 Cash JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE. OHIO win lipln an nrnnnd 1 Double Fringed Petunias Mixed. Good, strong, healthy plants. 2-in. MARGUERITE, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in, $2.00 per 100. GEIIANIUMS. Extra heavy, well branched. 4-in. S. A. Nutt. 6c.; Buchner. 7c.; Rlcard. 8c.-, PoltcTlne, Double Grant. 2-in.. $1.75 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS,"Sl're"'"^ I Wrttp thpin yon rpad thia advt. In t icaii, ! Eichi N.Y. 100 Gypripedlum Insigne 8-inch pans, $150 takes the lot. Cash with order. MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES ORCHIDS Just arrived, CATTLEYA Trlanae, i C. PerdTallana splendid C? M^ JOHN DeBUCK. p. 0. Box ^3 SECAUCUS. NEW J Reciprocity — Saw It In ORCHIDS '^^SM^ PHALAENOPSIS, AmablUs and Schlllerlana. Write for special list No. 56. LAGER at HVRRELL - SUMMIT. N. J. Write them yoa read this advt. in the Pittsburgh, Pa. The June meeting of the Florists' Club was held last week at the Port Pitt Hotel, with a fair attendance. A good array of seasonable flowers was shown, and Mr. Barnes who has charge for our part of the State of the entomological department, gaye a most interesting talk on "Spraying." Spraying trees, shrubs, ate, must be done' thoroughly ; if only one square inch of bark is overlooked the wliole work is useless. He recom- mends arsenate of lead as most effective against all pests. To the ConTention Ways and means to the conven- tion of S. A. F. at Boston were dis- cussed, the writer outlining the trip which had been taken some years before and much enjoyed, by way of Baltimore and the M. & M. steamship line to Bos- ton, giving several days of ocean voyage. Jlr. Hunter, agent of the M. & M. line, addressed the members and stated that the Baltimore and Washington people had already secured staterooms, and 'he expected some from Cleveland. A letter from Mr. Vincent was read asking our florists to join his party, and it looks as if we will get a good party together from the four cities. It is a delightful trip, costing less than'hy rail. The all rail route is $15.25 one way by P. R. R., and $13.50 on other roads ; while the steam- ship and rail is $34 for the round trip, givmg the option of returning by rail. Those who contemplate going by sea must make up their mind soon, as state- rooms must be secured early. Any one wishing further information about the trip should address Rob. Hunter, Besse- mer bldg., Pittsburgh, or E. C. Reine- Tlie Market The cut flower trade was some- what quiet the past week, with an abundance of stock on hand. . Roses and Carnations are of good quality and prices fair. Sweet Peas are in short supply. Peonies came in by wagon load and sold at any old price. Festiva maxima is splendid ; the best of all commercial sorts in our markets. Outdoor Roses are in their prime, the warm weather bringing them on too fast. Sweet William and Coreopsis are in little demand. The plantsmen are still holding out, although there is not much doing, and prices are cut considerably, as everyone is anxious to sell. Notes The E. C. Ludwig Floral Co. had a very effective window display the past week — a wedding decoration, well exe- cuted. D. F. Ludwig, a member of the firm, is still away from home, not yet fully recovered from his late illness. He is spending a few weeks more at Ithaca with his brother Edward, a student at Cornell. The company is making plans for another larire greenhouse to be built on its farm at Ludwig Station. Fred Burki, president of the Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., has the sympathy of bis many friends in the loss of his eldest sou Frederick, close to twenty years old. He had been ailing for some time, and recenitly his father took him to Arizona 'thinking it might be better (Cor him, but he wanted to return home and arrived a few weeks ago. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. The hottest weather of the season is with us, the thermometer in the nineties, and great humidity. Rain is needed badly. A wagonload of plants was stolen from in front of the store of G. P. Weaklan & Co., and the thief was fined $25. The big window of the Union Pacific ofllce is gay with color and redolent with the fragrance of Roses, as a reminder of the Rose Festival held every year at Portland, Ore. Mr. Bates. Rochester, representing Lord & Bumham, spent several days in town. E. C. Reineman. Incorporations Dover, Del. — ^The Greenliouse Gar- den Products Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000. Fae Rockawat, N. T. — ^The corpora- tion of "Seaman, Florist" has been char- tered witli a capital of $10,000. The directors are : Harry Seaman, Fannie S. Oastle and Harry A. Oastle. THE TIME TO PLACE ORDERS July IS RIGHT NOW! Her< few things you will be i need before long : CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 23^in.. $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN PLANTS. 3-in., $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica and Chiuensis. 2l4-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 2K-m., $14.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire Cincinnati. 2J4-in., $17.50 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Gloire de Chatelaine. 2J^-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. 21^-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FERN FLATS. All varieties, $2.00 per flat; 10 flats, $17.50. PRIMULA Obconica Gigantea Seed. Separate colors, 90c. per 1000. PRIMULA Chinensis Fimbriata Seed. 90c. per 1000. CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora and Semi-Dwarf Seed. 50c. per tr. pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English Strain. In separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, German Strain. $6.00 per 1000. (Both of the highest strain obtainable.) PANSY SEED. Giant Flowering Prize Florist Mixture. As good a strain as can be obtained at the highest price. 50c. per tr. pkt.; $1.50 per }i oz.; $5.00 per oz. // in need of Roses, Carnations and Chrysan- thenXVtmS — write ItS^ We can take good care of all orders placed with us. A postal will bring you our catalogue. Let us hea from you. S. S. SKIDELSKY a. CO. 1004 Betz Bldg. -:- PHILADELPHIA. PA. i due — Mention Exchange ORCHIDS We offer, for early Spring delivery, and immediate orders, selected plants only, fully leaved, and free from Cattleya fly. CATTLEYA Pe» Plant Perdvallana $1.00 to $2.00 Mendelli 1.50 to 3.00 Specioslsslma 1.50 to 3.00 Gigas Sanderiana. . 1.25 to 2.50 CATTLEYA Trianae (Dark Variety), per plant, $1.25 to $2.50 n .upply original cam lott aa recerrad for very attractiva pri«a. THESE MUST NOT BE CONFOUNDED WITH SELECTED GOODS. Wa can alao aupply amaHai planta (SB- CATTLE YA Per PUnt Labiata $1.50 to $3.00 Lablata Warner!.. . 1.50 to 5.00 Mossiae 1.00 to 2.00 Gaskelliana 1.00 to 2.00 LECTED) for i MILTONIA CONSERVATORIES, Providence, R. I. 1 read thla advt. In the Exchange ORCHIDS Fresh Importatioiu from Famous Districts CATTLEYAS Mendelli By request. To replenish The* splendid old, distil : overlooked in the rush A small lot shipments. Pqpayan Trianae Rare Coast type. The first since the earthquake. Glgas Sanderiana Large, deep lip. Mam- moth flowering type. Only the demand of the country s rare-orchid lovers with advance orders has influenced us to bring out these small collections. Only a few cases mm ORCHID COMPANY, Fall River, Mass. G. L. Freeman. Mgr. ORCHIDS -^Sd'sjssTu^srsrs.sr-' SANDER, l^c?^. wd 258 Broadway, Room 721, N«. Kor* CHi W,,te them yoo read thia advt. In tha-Bxchamr.. TheExchaHge-Alertand Up-to-date ORCHIDS CUT BLOOMS of Cattlcyas, Den- drobiums, Onddiums, Cypiipedlums, etc., at their season. Quality second tx) none. Prices right. Prompt delivery. PAUL DE NAVE Orchid Grower, FALL RIVER, MASS. 'Wr\f(i th*im vna rpad thifl advt. In tb* Bichang* Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS, PALMS and plants of every variety 1446 The Florists' Exchange TRADE LIST Plants from 2-in. pots, 32.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, COLEUS, assorted. Plants from i'/i-m. pots, S3.00 per 100. ALYSSUM Dwarf, ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, German WALLFLOWER, German IVY, CLEMATIS paniculata, HYDRANGEA Otak- ea, SWAINSONA alba, EUONYMUS radicans, variegated, LANTANAS, STEVIA, taU and dwarf, CHRYSANTHISMUMS^ ' S4.00 , eri, O} ties, ' ' AMPELOPsis " Ve'itchii,''~Tariegated PERIWINKLE, BEGONIA argentea guttata. Plants from 4-in. pots, 10c. each. DRACAENA Indivisa, ENGLISH IVY, HON- EYSUCKLE, AMPELOPSIS quinquefoUa and Veitciiii, GLYCINE Sinensis. BOUVARDIAS. White, Pink and Scarlet, from 2-in. pots. S3.00 per 100. CROTONS. Assorted, 3-in. pots, Sl.OO per doz.; 4-in. pots, S2.Q0 per doz. _ HYDRANGEAS. One dozen of the new French varieties, 2>^-in. pots, Sl.OO per doz. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Seedlings from flats, 81.00 pel 100. ^ „. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Scedlmgs from flats, DRACAENA indivisa . 5-in. pots, 82.00 per doz. ; 6-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. CCICCI C lltli and Westmoreland Sts. . ElSCLt, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reelproclty— Saw It In the Eichange ©•Ac WEEKS WORK By FRITZ BAHR AfEWGOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRACAENA Indivisa. 3-in.. JS.OO; 4-in, $10.00; 6-in.. $25.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. 2>i-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Nutt, Poltevine, Rlcard, Per- kins and Bucbner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTotTand WHITMANI FERNS 3-m., lOc.; VINCA vaii'egata. 2-'in., 2c. each; 3-in., $5.00 per 2-yr.oId clu SCARLET SAGE, ZURICH; ALTERNAN- THERA, red and yeUow; COLEUS Verschaf- feltll and Golden Bedder; AGERATUM, blue; HELIOTROPE and CIGAR PLANT; 2.in, $2.00 per 100. . Cuh with order. GEO. M.EMMANS, Newton, N.J. Write them yon rpad this advt. \n th«> Brchaoce VincaVariegabi 3}^-in., good, strong plants, $5.00 per 100; 23/^-in., nice plants with trailers, $3.00 per 100; good, strong plants for field planting, 23^-in., $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. John R.Mitchell MADISON, N. J. Geraniums Mad. Landry, S. A. Nutt, J. J. Harri- son, Single Gen. Grant and Double Wllite, from 2K-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; from aj^-in. pots, 87.00 per 100, or 86.00 Vinca Variegated Strong plants, from 2^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 4-in. pots. 86.00 per 100. Cash with order S. G. BENJAMIN FISHKILL. N. Y. Reclnroclty — Saw It in the COLEUS C. VerschaffeltU, G. Bedder and 12 others SALVIAS, Howard Star PETUNIAS, AGERAT- "..50 per 100, 815.00 per UM, blue, 2-ii 1000. CANNAS. Florence Vaughan, McKinley, Charlotte, 3}^-in pots, 84.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Nutt and others. 3-in. pots, T per 100; 2-in. 100; 3-ln. pots, , pots, 85.00 1 CELERY. Golden planted, $3.50 per luuu. Cash with order. Ernest Harris, Delanson, N. Y. Give credit where credit la due— Mention Geraniums Preparing Stock for Next Year Until about five years ago, out of the 15,000 Geraniums we grew for our Spring bedding, fully 12,000 consisted of S. A. Nutt. Ked was the color everyone wanted, no matter whether intended for the formal bed, the long narrow border running parallel to the drive or walk leading to the residence, or to decorate a grave with on Memorial Day. Here and there we had a customer who insisted on having pink, but there were few of them, and if any Geraniums were left at the end of the season, one had an awful time picking out an S. A. Nutt. Today it is right the opposite. Out of about one hundred orders for Geraniums, 95 per cent, call for pink — a salmon pink, such as we find in Mrs. E. G. Hill and Poite- vine. We are cleaned out of every plant of these sorts long before the season is over, and it isn't likely that for the next few years to come there will be a change in this demand for pinks. It seems that people have had red long enough, so let us prepare enough pink Geraniums for Spring, 1915, and start now. If you are short of stock, buy now and plant out, so as to work up a good number of plants to take cuttings from next Fall, and dur- ing the Winter months. With all the doing away of formal beddings through- out the country, there seems to be more demand for well grown Geraniums than ever. Well grown specimens of Polte- vine were anything but plentiful through- out the Middle West, and if you want to grow a few houses full for next season, and grow them well, every plant will be sold if you let people know you have them at a reasonable price. A bushy plant with several flower heads, and in a small pot, cannot be grown for 8c. , and but grow what the people want, not a lot of sorts which need pushing in order to dis- pose of them ; and don't find out how many you can grow on in a bench — that is-not enough. More than ever does qual- ity count, and more than ever are people ready and able to pay for it. Resting the Houses This of Great Benefit to Them The retail grower is the one who makes the houses earn more money than the Rose or Carnation specialist. If he is an up-to-date man the houses are hardly ever empty ; they keep on producing a crop of some kind; if it isn't one thing it is another. Year in, year out, the benches are no sooner empty than the saw and hammer are busy repairing and getting things into shape to receive a new crop. If there ever is a chance for a breathing spell it is right after the bedding stock leaves the houses, and the good grower takes advantage of it. He gives the houses a well earned rest, cleans them out, removes every bit of rubbish in the benches, on top as well as below. He closes the ventilators afterward, and lets the houses dry out thoroughly for they have been kept soaking wet since last August. The plants in them had to be watered ey^ry day and the surplus water had to drain through the ground which in time means a sour soil. This is not likely to help to create a good, whole- some" atmosphere in the houses. Even if you plant Chrysanthemums and should just have a few days, dry the houses out as much as possible before filling the benches — clean up, paint, scrape out any surplus soil which has accumulated below the benches. All it is good for is to breed bad things for the plants. Tou do not actually want a concrete floor below the benches, but dirt and rubbish will gather, and a thorough house cleaning is ' neces- sary once a year and the present is the time to do it. Move the remaining bed- ding stock together into one house, or one bench, as the ease may be, and clean up. Hip out old decayed lumber and re- place with new ; get the dirt out of the corners and cracks of the benches, and let a good dose of hot whitewash take its place. The bugs cannot stand it, and the older the houses and the more they are occupied during the year the more they become breeding places for all sorts of bugs and fungi. Delphiniums Valuable Summer Flowers I feel sorry for the retail grower who has not a nice stock of Larkspur to cut from during the Summer months, for he is surely missing a great deal. With us, Larkspur, especially the Belladonna hy- brids, are considered as valuable as any perennial on the place. There is also nothing else more desirable as a cut flower in light or soft blue. The old field plants are just full of fiowers, and the young stock from seed sown last Janu- ary and planted out early this Spring is going to flower from July on up to the time frost stops them. Some of these plants will bring just one fiower stem, others two, and some three. The old plants flowering now, if cut down as soon as they are over, will send up more flower .stems later on, and so a good bunch of Larkspur can be had every day from now on, and but very few of them go to waste. You could not grow anything of simpler culture or for which there is more caU during the Summer months, and in Fall you have a chance to sell a good number of field grown clumps to your customers for their hardy borders. If any sugges- tions are in order at this time let's call attention to the fact that the plants ought to be staked. A spike of Larkspur on a crooked stem is useless, and if they are worth growing at all, stake the large plants and by so doing get the most you can out of them. If you have so many that you cannot think of staking them all, let at least a few of the best plants have support. Adiantums Maidenhair ferns are just as popular as ever, and of great value to every retail grower. You may not want to grow all you need during the year — I don't think it would pay the smaller florists to do so, for the demand is most uncertain just as to what we require in that line. One week a large order comes in when one thousand fronds can be made use of to good advantage, then three weeks follow where we have but little call. The way to do is to grow on just a fair sized stock, so that you can always draw from your plants whenever a few fronds are required, and call upon your wholesaler when in need of extra quantities. The man living a hundred miles or more away from the large business centers of the country should always carry a fair stock of Adiantums just for the purpose of having it on hand when most needed. The present is growing tinie for the old plants, or such as have been rested or divided. Shade them nicely during the next few months, not making the shade pitch dark, but prevent the sun hitting the •tender young green fronds. Adiantums love moisture at all times, and especially now. There is no danger of getting a lot of rusty foliage : the plants are busy, and you need not be so particular as to when and how you water them as long as they get enough. Later on, you have to be more careful. Give the plants room enough to develop, and look out for snails, for they love Adiantum. Hollow out pieces of Potato and lay them on their sides between the pots. They form good traps for quite a number of troublesome Boston Ferns This is a sort of annual reminder about planting out Boston ferns. Empty benches do not pay, whether you grow for the retail or wholesale trade, and as there are but very few florists who grow and sell bedding stock following the Spring rush, there are bound to be side benches which are idle up to September or October. That means about three months, and during that time a Boston, out of a 3in. pot; will make a nice bushy plant ready for a 5in. or 6in. pan. Why not take advantage of a little space, fill the benches witli fair soil, and plant out Some Good Stock nches 100 1000 a ABUTILON. Assorted varlet;es.$2.25 S20.00 M AGERATUM. Blue and white. 2.25 20.00 :>i ALTERNANTHERA. " ' , ALYSSUM. Double; large plai i CENTAUREAS (Dusty Millei ; COLEUS. Red and yellow. . . . COLEUS. 10 assorted varieties. 2.60 22.50 CUPHEAS (Cigar Plants) 2.25 20.00 2}i FUCHSIAS. 12 fine varieties. .. 2.50 22.60 3 J< FUCHSIAS. 12 fine varieties 6.00 55.00 3H GERANIUMS. 8 standard va- 2 Ji LOBELIAS, Crystal Palace 2.26 20.00' 2J^ and 3-in. SALVIAS, Bonfire and Splendens 2.50 22.50 2^ VERBENAS. A fine mixture. ... 2.25 20.00 2M CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Leading varieties 2.25 20.00 Vegetable Plants by the Million Tomato Plants. Early Jewel, Earliana, Early Acme, Stone, Beefsteak, Ponderosa, etc., $2.25 per 1000; 6000 and over, S2.00 per 1000. Cabbage Plants, Winnigstadt, Wakefield, Early Summer, etc., 82.25 per 1000; loti of 6000 and over. $2.00 per 1000. Egg Plants, Pepper Plants, Cauliflower, Brus- sels Sprouts and ail other kinds of Vegetable Plants in abundance. Corresponcience soticimd. AlONZO I. BRYAN.^^S" Washington, New Jersey Reciprocity — Saw It In the ExchaBge CYCLAMEN Splendens GIganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none. August seedlings, fine, healthy plants, twice transplanted from flats, Xmas red, blood red, pink, white, white with red eye, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; plants from 0.00 per lOOO: 100, $75.00 ate Polte- - . .. I per 100, $26.00 per 1000; plants in bud and bloom, from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; plants from 3K-Si. pots, $50.00 per 1000. BEGONIA graclUs (best pink bedder), and luminosa, red, in bud and bloom, from 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. From 2-in. pots, '--I, $18.00 per 1000. PJtULMADER, EastStroudsburg,Pa. I this advt. In the 1 Coleus 10 kinds, $4.00 per 1000 150,000 Altemantheras P. Major Rosea and Jewel, $3.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY, Mrs. Sanders, $1.00 per 100; fine Wllite, $1.00 per 100. WB0> FEVERFEW, Gem; GENISTA; AGERATUM, White, Gumey and Pauline; SALVIA, Bonfire and Splendens; VINCA, Green; CUPHEA; FUCHSIA, named kinds; PETUNIA, double, named kinds; all SS.OO per 1000. ' i CHRYSANTHEMUMS. P. Rose, Supreme, Gloria, Comoleta, White Shaw, Golden Glow, Appleton, Weeks, Dolly Dimple; 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. FEVERFEW GEM, CUPHEA, SALVIA, AG- ERATUMIGumey, VINCA Variegated, GEN- ISTA, COLEUS, FUCHSIA; 2-in. pots,U1.60 per 100. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Reclnroclty — Saw It In the Eschanee Bedding Plants ,„, VINCA Variegata. 3H-in $6.00 BEGONIA Vernon. 2M-in 3.00 AGERATUM. 3-in 4.00 SNAPDRAGON 3-in 5.00 MADAME SALLEROI. 2Ji-in.. $2.60; 3-in. 4.60 GERANIUMS, CasteUane apd S. A. Nutt. SYa and 4-iri 6.00 Boston arid Whltmani FERNS. 6-in., 60c. Roosevelt Ferns. 10-in., $2.00 and $2.60 each. Assorted FERNS. 2>^-in., strong, healthy plants. 825.00 per 1000 3.00 KENTIA Forsteriana Combination, 3 in a pot, 4-in., 30c. KENTIA Forsteriana Combination, 3 in a pot. FRANK N. ESKESEN, MADISON, N. J. Grlve credit where ocedlt Is dne — Mention Eichange Readers will confer a favor upon ui of more than passing value If. when orderlna stock of our advertisers, they will mention seelna the advt. In Th« The Florists' Exchange 1447 COLEUS Rooted Cuttings for the Trade WE GROW COLEUS ALL THE YEAR ROUND Verschaffeltll, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria and Firebrand in large quantities $4.00 per 1000 Leading Varietlea In Smaller Lota Good, Strong, Clean, Well-rooted Cuttings Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order A. NAHLIK 261-275 LAWRENCE ST.. :. N. Y. ReclnrocltY — Saw It in the Exchange Coleus Verschaffeltii and Golden Bed- der. 2-in., $20.00 per 1000. DAISIES. 4-in., in bloom. $8.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 6 to 14 flowers, 10c. per bud. Cash with order PAUL BR1]MM[R, Corona J. Y. WritP thPTn 1 < Hdvt. tn tho Kxohangp Bedding Stock a Specialty n. La Favorite, Rlcard. (6.00 5ERATUM. 2M-m.. »2.50 [ 100, $20.00 per SALVIA Bonfil per 1000; 4-in VERBENA. 2H-in., $2.60 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. CUPHEA. 2M-in., $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. 4-in., $6.00 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS. $6.00 per 100. CANNAS. $6.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 4-in., $7.00 per 100. 2)^-m, vines, $a.00 per 100. $27.60 per lOOft $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. BLE ALYSSUM 2H-in, $2.60 per 100. Cash with order, please EUl DM CV Successor to E. L. RILEY, . n. KILCI, R.F.D. No. 2, TRENTON, N.J. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Excbange 3 to. (OUBL ASTER PLANTS .00 1000 1.50 S22.50 CHRYSANTHEMUMS VEGETABLE PLANTS Eggplants. Pot grown 2.50 22.50 Pepper Plants. Pot grown 2.00 20.00 Tomato Plants, Bonny Best and Stone. Pot growu 2.00 IS.OO Tomato Plants, Bonny Best and W. & H. F. EVANS, Rowlandville, Station F, CANNAS D. Harum, Egandale, Shenandoah, Austria, Pennsylvania, Marlborough, Kate Gray. AU $1.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS. Mixed. S3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Buchner, S. A. Nutt, and mixed, 81.85 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. $1.75 per 100. SCOTTII FERl Spreng .NS. 4 lOc. 5-in. 15c. J. H. DANN & SON, Westfield, N. Y. Will help all aroODd if you mention 1 Reader! will confer a favor i nore than pasilna value If, yvhi ■tock of our advertlnn, they w - ■ ^T Bxehai about one foot apart : a little over won t hurt. If you have stock which has been exposed to full sunlight no shading will be required, but it will not hurt to put just a little whitewash on the glass over- head. There is hardl.v a fern which thrives better in the full open sun, and during the next three months there are going to be some very hot days. Boston ferns can also be successfully handled in frames during the Summer months. Fine stocky plants will be the result by September, when they should be lifted and potted up, or the smaller ones made use of for pans and pots. While we sell Bostons right along, it is in Fall and early Winter that people want them for house decorations, and while you may be able to buy your wants during Midwinter and early Spring cheaper than you can grow good plants, the ones you require in Fall you can grow as cheaply and just as good as the spe- cialist can. If you are going to do it outdoors, a good way is to make use of shade frames over the plants. These not only protect the fronds from the hot rays of the sun, but keep the soil cool and STOCK OF BEDDING PLANTS In Better Condition Than Ever Per 100 SCARLET SAGE, Bonfire BEGONIA Vernon, 3 in., large size. Gracilis MagnlSca 3 i Beautiful, striped ■dvt. in The Practical Advertising A Florist's Show Garden I am situated in the country on a State road, between New York City and Al- bany, where 500 to 1000 auto parties pass daily from May until December. Do you think I could draw trade from this class in cut fiowers and pot plants? Any information would be thankfully received.— C. E. A., N. Y. — We think you could not do better than establish what you might call a "show garden" similar to the style of garden frequently suggested in recent issues of The Exchange. By this we mean a garden that would attract the eye of the automobilist passing in his car. Such a garden would also include a flower store or a sort of reception room whei^ ladies might rest on suit- able lounges, rocking chairs and the like, and where they could readily inspect a variety of cut flower stock grown by you. Just how far you would like to develop the matter is for you to decide. We think, however, that you should have Roses and Carnations; possibly also Violets, Lily of the Valley and some foliage plants and flowers. Beyond these it might also be advisable to have Peonies, Irises, Delphiniums, Sweet Peas, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, and in fact, we would suggest as thoroughly rep- resentative a border of hardy herbaceous perennial plants as possible, and to keep this border thoroughly filled so as to be attractive from early in the season until late in the Fall. You can do this by growing on certain plants until they are nearly at their flowering stage when they could be placed in the border to take the space occupied by others that may have gone out of flower. Of course, to go into this matter in detail would require a page or more of The Exchange, but if you desire further information, this we would be pleased to supply. We also think that a collection of Roses and climbing plants, as well as a display of ornamental flowering shrubs should be made. This may mean an expenditure of sev- eral hundred dollars at firBt,_ but with one in such an excellent position as you seem to be, it ought to prove a remunera- tive investment. ; """^ I '; Ads. in The Exchange \ Hot or cold, all of us like to have business to attend to, and The Exchange helps, as this shows : "Please cut out ad. for Vincas, ; as the orders came with a rush and cleaned me out." — GEO. W. ,' RUSSELL, Fishkill-on-Hudson, ; N. T. '■ The Baker Floral Co., of Syra- cuse, N. Y., had an immense stock of Lilies for the Easter trade which it advertised one time (2 inches) in The Florists' Ex- change, and not only disposed of the entire lot but had to turn down orders for 1500. Who could ; ask for better results? GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, best double scarlet; Roseleur, best double pink; Buchner, double white FUCHSIAS. Assorted. 4 in FUCHSIAS. 5-in., in bloom AMPELOPSIS Veltchll. 4 in PALMS, Kentla Forsterianli. 4H in. COSMOS. Red. white and pink. 3 plants in one pot. 2)^ in $il.uu LOBELIA, Crystal Palace. Dark blue. French dwari compacta. 2J^ in 3.00 PETUNIA, CaUfornIa Giant. Assorted PETUNIA, Rosy Morn.' 'iVi in .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' 3."00 PETUNIA. Douf- "--- THUNBERGIA, or Black-eyed ! n. 2H 3J50 STERS White, pink, shell pink. 5, 6H. 6 to 7 in. pots. 50c., 60c.. — . $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, 0 to I lofonelareeKentiaincen. in. Mgh, three smaller ones Kentla 5)^in., 60c., 60c. to... 6 m., made up, 76c. to. DISH FERNS. Assorted. 16c., 18c. AGERATUM. Blue. 4 in 6.00 COLEUS Verschaffeltll, Golden Bedder, Victoria. 2Hio 3.00 We have a large stock of fancy-leaved Coleus including Brilliancy. 2H >n. pots, very strong 4.00 4 in., Brillancy 7.00 NASTURTIUM!?. Dwarf, splendid 1 flowers. 3 i Assorted colors. Have you Lnche?' il"? FLOWER. The ladies, th< and old men's friend. The it is a lucky pli $5.!»Ver 100;°2Ji SNAPDRAGON, c .7c. 7.00 ever realized what the best paying flowers for the garden or greenhouse It is the popular blue CORN- rL- i_j:— -'--children and the young reason why so popular: we never had enough before. ;ed a limited quantity; 3 in. pots in. $3.00 per 100. DRACAENA! , CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE BUSHES. Suitable for outdoor planting. 3 ft. high, 0 in. pots 50 ! HONEYSUCKLE (HaUeana) and as- 1 sorted. 5Ji in 25 CLEMATIS Panlculata. eH to 6 in., i l6c.to 20 I HYDRANGEA Otaksa. Kept in cold- frame, outdoors all Winter, protected from the frost, suitable now tQ plant wiirbi White, Giant hnk. Giant Yellow. Giant Scar- let, separate colors. 2 in., 2)^ in., $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Silver Pink, $5.00 per 100. 1000 TRADESCANTIA. Variegated. 2H in $3.00 PARLOR, or GERMAN IVY. 2H in 3.00 PYRETHRUM, or Golden Feather. 2H in. 3.00 NEPHROLEPIS. 6 in. pans, Smlthl, 35c. each; l^^ :tly hardy; 1 planted c ASPIDISTRA. Just arrived from Bel gium. large plants, ^een foliage, suit Variegated, also for porches. pots. $1.00. $1.25 to AMPELOPSIS VeltchU. Larg FUNKIA variegata, a hardy beautiful plant, 4Jin, IPOMOEA NOCTIFLORA Our Spei^alty Introduced by us for 2H in. $5.00 per 100; 4 in.. $12.00 per 100; 6H in.. CANNAS King Humbert, one of the best new, dark- leaved varieties; massive coppery foliage; large scarlet flowers. 4 in., S,S.00 per 100. Alphons Bouvier, rich red; Richard Wallace, light yello flowers; Mad. Crozy, Pres. McRlnley, brilliant crimson; Egandale, Venus, rosy pink; Florence Vaughan, yellow. 4 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. SMALL PLANTS Per loo PHLOX Drummondl Grandlflora and dwarf, 2>^ in $3.00 VERBENAS. 214 in., mised 3.00 TAGETES, or Marigold. - - - • varieties, golden pi^th Dwarf, French riped, double, one of the t of all Marigolds. 2H-in. pots Large African. 3 in Cash with order, please. AU gc ed last year, 1913. This should be s of the merit of Qur Araucarias. This shipment just imported is one of the best which has ever arrived. Every plant is good ar d sound, healthy and strong. Take advantage NOW of the BARGAIN while it is offered to you. The plants grow into money while you sleep. If you buy now, the plants are suitable to repot. 5. 5H. 6 in. pots, 3, 4, 5 tiers. 12, 14, 16 in. high, 40c., 50c., 60c., 75c. to $1.00. Araucaria Eicelsa glauca, 75c., $1.00. $1.26, $1.50. Robusta compacta, $1.00, $1.26, $1.80. luat travel at purchaser's risk only. GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer and Grower of Potted Plants 1012 West Ontario St. Reciprocity — Saw 1 PHILADELPHIA, PA. [ the Exchange Dracaena Indivisa 3-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, 23^-inch Plumosus, 3-inch - Hatcheri, 2-inch Hatcheri, 3-inch - Sprengeri, 23^-inch Per 100 $3.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 3-00 WETTLIN FLORAL COMPANY. Hornell. N. Y. Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT 1 USE FOR RESULTS 1448 The Florists' Exchange October Frost Chas. rSc" Elise Papworth Here Are Three New 'MUNS You Ought Yellow Eaton Ramapo O. H. Kahn Maud Dean WeUs' Late Pink 100, S22.00 per 1000. S27.00 per 1000. p. 100; 2H-iii.. S4 p. 100. (V Bronze Skibo Mme. Laport Baby Mrs. Beu Singles Mrs. John Fisher, bright pink Dark Pink, single AlirP SAinUfniV pure wHte, larger than Chadwlck, easy ALlltlJl SALUMUl^l . to grow, ready to cut Oct. 10th to 25th. Rooted Cuttings, S7.00 per 100; 2'A-in., SO.OO per 100. GOLDEN SALOMON. ,*n'^rry°X?ct^1°°pt°'iS%X': Rooted Cuttings, S20.00 per 100; 2H-in., $22.00 per 100. CHIEFTAIN. Alvina Lagravere Parkinson, yellow POEHLMANN BROS ; 2>^-in., S14.00 per 100. hie additions to the list Ta PkAIII Rooted Cuttings, $8.00 per 100; I U Urlln 2K-iti.. $10.00 per 100. ,— r— Mensa. The splendid white that attracted much attention at Fall FlowerShows. Considered best single white on the market for cut flowers or plants. PauUne. This variety sported with us. It is a dark single '^ bronze; very attractive; splendid grower. Grafted Roses and Own Root Stock 3H-in., Grafted.— Milady, Mrs. Geo. Sliawyer, Bul- garie, KiUamey Oueen, Pinlt Killamey, Aaron Ward, 315.00 per 100; S135.00 per 1000. Rlclimond. Grafted, 3H-ln., S120 per 1000; 2>«-in., S90 per 1000. Richmond and Milady are extra strong plants. Pet 5.00 S Bulgarie, own i 30.00 250.00 3H-'m...:: S.50 75.00 -.50 75.00 Ready to ship. All first-class stock. 2-in. Beauties all sold. o MORTON GROVE, ILL. ers and suppUes to 72 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. s credit is due — Menti Water Lilies Now Is the Season for Planting No better stock of Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Nelumbiums, etc. WM. THICKER, VINCA MINOR AUREA (Hardy Golden Mjrrtle) Very desirable for beds, borders, vases, etc. Strong 3-in pot plants, $8.00 per 100 ^SS Arlington, N.J- To Make Room for Planting Will dispose of all my surplus Rose Stock, including the following varieties: Killarney, Ward, Hillingdon, White Killamey, Mrs. Christy Miller, Richmond, Kaiserin, Killarney Queen GRAFTED AND OWN ROOT STOCK ALSO AMERICAN BEAUTY WRITE FOR PRICES W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. HYDRANGEAS ..'d" BUD BLOON per dozen. 6J^-inch pots, $6.00 to Mme. Mouillere, 8and 6J^-inch pots, $6.00 and $9. Bouquet Rose, Mont Rose and Avalanche, 5}4 Andre Leroy's Blue, 7 to 10-inch pots, $18.00 to $36.00 per dozen. HYDRANGEAS, Pink and Blue, hardy grown and tight in bud, 8 to 10-inch pots, $18.00 to $48.00 per dozen. ANTON SCHULTHEliS. College Point, N.Y. Reciprocity — Sa' ■ Eschanse GoodHbuahy plants, about three-quarters advanced, 2M-in., for planting out, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. ENGLISH IVY. a-ln., $70.00 per lOOO. J. WILLIAM COLFLESH'S SONS ^V"^;r 55rd Street and Woodland Avenue. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Give credit where credit l8 dne— Mention Exchange ASTERS Late Branching and Oueen of the Market, in separate colors, outdoor-grown seedlings of good ™A few of rfi?Scw^orts labeled at $3.00 per 1000. SNILAX From pots; samples submitted if desired. The price is 11.50 per 100. $12.60 per 1000. Albert M.Herr,^*'^^!^^^'^- GWe credit where credit la due— Mention Brchin«e BEDDING PLANTS BEGONIA Vernon BEGONIA Vernon CANNA, King Humbert. AGERATUM. Blue and white GERANIUMS. In bud and bloom; " , white, red Bedder 2H 4.00 DRACAENA IndMsa 5 30.00 BOSTON FERN RUNNERS. From bench. $2.50 per 100. $18.50 per .1000. WILLIAM MEARS, Rumson, N. J. will help all aioand If yon mention the Exchange L~. CONTENTS American Peony Society Among- the Growers: Knight & Struck Co Beans, Diseases of California, P. D. Barnhart Catalogs Received 1450 1467 1465 1456 1436 Chicago Florists' Club 1453 Chicago to Boston 1450 Chrysanthemum Soil, Sterilized 1468 Clubs and Societies: Newport (R. I.) Hort. Society 1468 Tuxedo (N. T.) Hort. Soc 1449 Convention City Notes 1454 Convention Garden, The 1454 Dahlias, The New Rosette 1453 Pall vs. Spring Planting of Trees.. 1444 Flower Show Schedules 1450 Hartford Rose Garden, The, 1450; Views From, (lUus.) 14B4 Horticulture in Missouri 1471 Incorporations 1445 Insects. Forest. Warning Against. .1439 Market, Bevlew of the 1471 Meetings and Exhibitions 1440 Middle Atlantic States 1469 New Eng-laJid States 1439 Ninth-Story Window, Prom a 1451 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 1443 Nursery Stock, Winter Storage of.. 1444 Obituary: Bassett, W. F.. (Portrait); Sulli- van, Cornelius A.; Wheeler, Samuel 1451 Panama-Pacific Exposition Notes Pla tig Tr )logy and Hor Potatoes, Powdery : 1455 - - Loes, fowaery acab or 1467 Publications Received 1435 Question Box 1466 Rapeseed Crops, Good 1465 Seaders' Views, Our: The Sunday Closing Movement. . 1452 Eetaller, The (Illus.) Praise for Supply Men; This Week's Illustrations; Salesman- ship; The Revival of Dried ■ Flowers 1457-1461 Rose Conference, A 1435 Roses 1465 Roses, Two Favorite Rambler f Illus.) 1456 School Gardens 1435 Scribe and Subscriber, An Old, (Illus.) 1448 Seed Growing for the Market Gar- dener 1434 1432 Seed Trade Report Southern States 1136 Texas State Flower Show 1450 Trade Notes: .\lbany 1469 Ft. Worth 1436 Fresno H82 Hartford 1439 Houston Florists' Club ) 436 Indianapolis 1479 New Orleans Oklahoma City ..]....'.]..'.'..'... .1449 Oswego 1468 Pawtucket ! ! 1439 Philadelphia 1476 Pittsburgh 1445 Providence 1439 St. Paul .\\\\'.'.'.'.'.".'. .'.'.'.'' [ '1479 1469 Washington Trade Notes, General 1472 Wanted, A Show in Jun.; 1450 ■Week's Meetings, The 1450 Week's -Work, The: Geraniums; Restinsr the Houses; Delphiniums; Adiantui Ferns 144C-1'147 Ready next week Revised, entirely reset and up-to-date Commerciar Violet Culture A TREATISE ON THE GROWING AND MARKETING OF VIOLETS FOR PROFIT By DR. B. T. GALLOWAY Dean of the Department of Agriculture, Price, $1.50 by mall, Cornell Unh The only comprehensive work on the subject. Gives every detail necessary to success. Superbly illustrated witn over sixty plates, plans, diagrams, in- cluding Working Drawings of Model Complete Violet Houses, Plans for Co Heating Systems, Photographs SI Methods of Handling Soil. Prepari Beds, Bunching the Flowers, F 13CUS, Bunching for Shipment, tions showing important dis lowers. Packing jortant diseases are also given. Ele- itly printed on heavy enameled paper, and bound in flexible covers of royal purple and gold. A.T.DEUMARfPTG.&PUB.CO.Ud. An old Scribe and an Old Subscriber The picture shows H. Youell, tlie ' Syracuse correspondent of The Flo- rists' Exchange, and liis pai-ticular friend Walt. Workman of Oswego, N. T., in front of the latter's greenhouses. It .was a snapt^hot taJjen on a recent Sun- EXCHAK Workman. dav morning by Mr. Worliman's daugh- ter Florence. The elder man holding tlie flower is 'our scribe. Walt. Workman can look tire whole world in the face and smile, for he has had a hard fi^t and won out. For twenty years The Ex- change has been a regular and welcome weekly visitor and has proved of great help to him. LONGMEADOW, R. I. — "The Maple- hurst Greenhouses" is the name of a new corporation, having a capital stock of $50,000. Incorporators are William C. and Stuart G. Pratt of Warwick, and Chas. E. Cannon of Providence. The Florists' Exchange 1449 I List of Advertisers! I Index to Stock Advertised !nc. Leuly, Emil 1481 Littlefield, Florist. .1460 Lockland Lumber Advance Co J.482 Dreei Albany Ciit FL .._ .,.,.. uudley, i-tias. f. . . .14 Eagle Pipe Supply Co , ^ „ ,,, 1465 London rlower bhop .1459 1460 Ediefsen-Leidiger Co. Ludwig Floral Co., E. 1440 Robinson Co. (In ,,„^ H. M 1472 :o. Rock Flower Co., W. 14.18 Achyr, 1479 RoehrsCo.,JuIiiis. ..1445 ,Fred... Rogers, E. C Rofker & Sons, . . 1438-40- Petunias 1438^4-45- Tree Tubi 1446-69-70 1446-47-69-70 Tubs ..1438-45- Plilox 1444-47-69 Twentieth 1446-69-70 Phoenix 1440 Arm... 1438-44- Physotepa. " Mfg. Co.. The Anderson; J. F. . . Anderson, S. K... . . .1457 Anpermueller, Geo. H. 1458 •1460 1445-46-47-48-69-70 Poii ■ ra. 1438-46-69 Primulas. . .1431 1438-4.5- Privet 1446-47-69-70 Privet Cuttings Rosery Flower Shop. 145? Ampelopsi .--...- Alternanthi 1430-77 Alyssum... Lutton Co., Wm. H.. 1480 Rosemont Gardens. . 1459 437^0-41^5 Ventilating Apparatu; Ventilators 1479-8' Verminc...: 1478 Wants 1462-63-64 Wholesale Florists.. 1470- 1471-72-73-74-76-76 Wild Smila: .1442 Aschman 1466 MacNiff Hort. Co., Rosery Flower Shop . 1457 Ampelopsis. ... 1442-44-46 Rhododendrons. . 1430-42 1470 The .14q= Routzahn Seed Co. . 1434 AntTrrhmum 1431-34- Roses 1429-30-36- 1465 E.sele,C 1446 Mader, Paul 14|g Royal Glass Works.. 1481 1437-41-44-45-16-47- 1437-38-39-41-42-44- . Co. ...1478 EUiotJ & Sons, Wm.. 1430 Marshall & Co., W.E.'" Rupp, John F 1430 ' 1469-70 144.5-47-48-69-70 iV ...1465 Elliott, W. H 1448 I430 Russm & Hanflmg. . . 1468 Asparagus.. Bros 1469 Elliott, R. A 1469 May, L. L. & Co Hyg Salter Bros 1460 Godfrey.1447- Emmans, Geo. M. . .1446 McCallum Co., The.1474 Saltford Flower Shop .1438-40^5-46- 1470 Erne & klingel ...'.'.'. 1476 McClunie, Geo". C. . . I458 The 1460 Ashley, Ernest 1457 Eskesen, Frank N. . . 1446 McConnell, Alex . . . MgO Sarabrook Bros 1461 Aumcr, Dierks & Aren- Esler, John G 1468 McHutchison & Co. . I440 Sander & Son 1445 wald 1466 Evans, W. & H. F.. .1447 McManmon,J.J Hsg Sautcr, A 1473 Baker, The Florist... 1461 Eyres, Florist 1457 McManus, James. .. I473 Sceery, Ed 1460 Baldwin Florist 1461 Felthousen, J. E 1469 Mears, Wm I44S Schlatter & Son, Wm. Barrett, The Florist, 1461 Fiedler & Co., A. G. .1457 Menand, L I457 1468 Barrows a Son, H.H.1440 Fischer, Ferd 1436 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Schling, Max Baur&Steinkarap...l437 FisTier, Peter.. .. .^. .1437 Co., Ltd., The ■■ - = - - Bayersdorler & Co., H. Fletcher & Co .1430-35- Salv 1438-40-41-44-46-46- 1469-70 1447-69-70 Scarlet Sage . . 1440-44-46- .1430-32- ___ — 1447-48-e 1438-40-47-48-70 Schizanthus 1470 1447 Seeds -. 1430-32-33-34- 1430-36-42 1435-36 es 1430^2 Shrubs 1442 ! 1430-32- Smilax 1437-41-48-70 7-38-45-46-47-48- Snapdragon....l431-34-37- rs. bchlmg. Max. . .1459 Sohmiat, J. C. ate Nurs., The Florists' Hail Assa . .1468 Mette, Henry, 1442 Flower Shop, The... 1460 Mey. ~ , E. A 1465 Foley Gnhs. Mfg G ■'■ , Chas. F. . . .1465 Foley Gnhs. Mfg Co. Michell & Co., H, Bcckcrt, W. C......1430 The 1480 F Begerow Floral Co. . 1459 Ford, M. C 1471 Michell' Bpliamy Bros 1437 Ford, Wm. P 1472 Bemb Floral Co.. The Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Michelsen & Co 1458 Co 1430 Michigan Cut Beniamm, S. G 1446 Freeman Orchid Co.. 1445 Exchange. . ._. Bennet. C. A 1442 Friedman, Florist. Berger Bros Metropolitan Material Scholtz, the Florist 1431-77 Co 1481 Schultheis. Anton, . .1448 1436 Schulz, Jacob 1458 1430 Schwake & Co.. Inc., ry Chas 1436 ^ , ,. "36 Scott.John 1440 Seed House Scaly, J. W. C 1469 1436 Sharp, Partridge & Co. Bouvardi Boxwood, Bulbs. , . . Heart 1442 Stevit as 1437-46 Stocks.. 1430-42-44 Spruce. ....1429-30-31- " ■ .1442 Friedi .1475 Friedi ergcr&Co., H. H..1430 Fromi illang. Chas. . . . H. E 1473 Mills, The Florist, 1476 Galvin.Thos. F.. 1457-60 1480 ya Shaw, Henry V 1472 14 68 Shellroad Gnhs 1432 14.58 Sheridan, Walter F. . 1473 . . . 1438-46 . . . 1430^0 1442 1438-46-70 Sweet Pea Seed...l430-32- 1434 1442 Tradescantia.. 1438-47-70 fornia Privet Cut- Trees 1442 tmgs ... ._._1442 Tuberoses 1430-32-36 . 1430-32-; Blackistone, Z. D. Blatchley Co., The Boddington, A. T. . 1442 Gove, The Florist. .1461 Grahams Son, A. .1458 Greater N. Y. Flor 1433- Ass'r . 1457 Miltonia Cons I44.5 ilax Minge Floral Co., The .1466 14,>;9 .1482 Minneapolis Floral Co. Skidelsky & Co., S. Caanas 1429-32-38- Tulips 1436 1440-44-45-17-48-69-70 Vegetable Plants.1436-40- Carnations .... 1437-42-15 , 1446-47-70 ,.,, Carnation Cuttings. 1437- Vegetable Seeds 1432- iVia 1442-45 1434-35-36 q* Centaurea.. 1440-46-17-70 Verbenas. .1438^4-15^6- J445 Chrysanthemums. . . 1437- 1447-69-7" 1438-41-42^5-16-47-48- Veronit 1457 Mitchell, John R.... 1446 Smith, Henry ts' Moninger Co., John Smith & Co., E. D. . ,.i,„. „, 1473 C 1480 Smiths Fetters Co .1457 P ~ ■ h & Hemenway.1430 " 1442 ..1429-37-38-40- 1444-45^6-69-70 Vines 1442 1442-45-46-47-48-69 Violets 1470 JJ37 Cinerarias 1430-37-45 Wallflowers. . ; 1446 1473 Chrysanthemum Cut- 1473 '^■"SJv 1458 : Nash 1473 Smith. P. J .1430 Smith Co., W. 1434 Growers' Cut Flower Moore. Hentz I BoIgiano&Son,J...1432 Co. 1472 Bonnett & Blake 1473 Gude Bros. Co 1461 Moore Seed Co. .. _„„ „... Bonnot Bros 1473 Gunther Bros 1473 Mullanphy. Florist. . Hgl Snyder S Co.. t Bon Ton Flower Shop, Guttman & Raynor, Murray, Samuel 1458 Solomon & Son, The 1458 Inc 1472 Myer, Florist HgO Soltau Fernery. Bowe. M. A 1459 Habermehl's Sons, J. J. Myers & Sarntman. . 1438 State St. Gardi Breck & Sons Corp, -.-«»-, ..^ .. , Cobffia. 1473 Coleus. 1442 . 1442-16-47 Water Lilit 1447 Xantho; . 1430 Hall & Robinsoi eyer's Sons, J.1458 Hanford. R. G. , Peter 1469 Harris, Chester. 1460 Nagel, .1459 Nahlik . 1440 Nason, L. : 1445-46-47-48-69-70 MISCELl 1I74 Coreopsis 1442 Advertising tisi Crotons 1429-16 Aphine ;|40 Cuphea.... 1438-46-69-70 Aphicide. tlfiq Cut Flowers 1465-66- Aphis Punk. 1467-68-70-71-72-73-74- Auctions. . . 14^^ '"^\.1\~-T ~"^Vj(!9 1475-76 Boilers 14^1 StJothofFO;;,H.A.:ufl Cycas stems 1430-36 Boxwood Buckb'ce, H. W.'.'.'! 11480 Hatcher. JohA c! Bunvard. A. T., Flo- Heacock Co.. Jos rist 1459 Heinecken, Otto. Burnett Bros 1430 Heiss Co Buroce, W. A. & Co.l434 Henderson & Co., . _ _ Butfer & Ullman. . . . 1460 Henshaw &. Fenrich . 1471 Ne- Byer Bros 1446 , Herr. A. Caldwell The Woods- Florists' Board Storrs & Harrison Co. 1446 ofTrade .....1468 1470 Sturapp.Geo M 1460 1432 Stumpp " " Cycla National Show Gai 1457 dens 1440 Neidlinger, Jos. G. . 1442 Neuer & Hoffmann . 1457 New Engli 1436 Supply Co.. Walters Co. 1430-78 1468 Syracuse Pottery Co.l477 .1438 .1430-36- Cards 1437-41-45-46-70 Carnati Daffodils 1436 Dahlias Sphf' 1479-80-81-82 1466 1465 taples.. .1437 Flower Boxes.1466-67 1433 Cycas Leaves. . . . 1466-67 ^ork Stable Ma 1474 Jty'" Hews&Co-, A. H.. Highland Park Gri houses. The HiI6nger Bros HiUCo.,TheE.G 1478 Hill Nu .1468 California Florist.. . .1461 Camp Conduit Co.. .1481 Campbell Bros 1438 Carbone, Florist. . . . 1457 Chicago Feed & Fer-^^^^ ^^^^ Child's, John i-eWis; '.1435 """fljlf =^ ^„ • • ■ gfe!s;^:!!ii;s;i>ltt? hS&^^w Clark Centrifugal Pump Hollywood Gardens, Co 1481 Clark, Florist Park Floral Co., Holm & Olsi 14gl Holton & Hunkel Co.1474 Parshelsky Bros.. David Home Correspondence Pearce, George.. Thompson, W. W. Thorburn & Co., J. M, i?" Totty,Ch _ ^ 1475 Traendly & Schenck.1473 Fruit Plants. 18-76 Noe, L. M I473 Tricker, Wm 1448 Fruit Trees. c, Oechslin, Ernest. ... 1476 Umted States Cut Fuel's" 1442 Oriental Seed Co., The Flower Co 1437-38 „ ,, 1469 1435 Van Assche, Frank.. 1480 Funkia. 1483 Ouwerkerk, P 1442 Van Gelderen, G. W.1442 •^■'—■" " • & Son, W. J. . 1467 Vaughan's Seed Store 1430-37-46-47 Dagger Ferns. . 1466-67-68 IS 1469 Decorative Evergreens . 1429^4- 1466-67-e 1446-47-48-69-70 Directory of Reliable _ Eupatorium ^ " Evergreens . .1442 Retail Houses. 1457-.' 1459-60-61 37-40- Envelopes.... 1468 1444-45-46-47-48 Fancy Baskets 1465- 1432 Feverfew 1438-46-70 ^ , 1*66-68 1439 Forget-Me-Nots. . 1430-38 Fancy Ferns... 1460-67-68 1430-42 Fertili 1430^2 Florists' Supplie 1438-45-46-47- 1 1469 Flower Pots. . . .1478 . 1466- 5-67-68 . . 1477 The 1468 Vavrous & Sons, J. F. . . 14S1 146 Vick-s Soni Clay & S. law School 1465 Peckham Floral Co. .1445 Vincent R. Jr. & ,470 Hontsch Boiler Co... 1481 Peirce, E. Allen 1477 Co * Horan, E. C 1473 Penn the Florist .... 1457 Virgin U J 1448 Horticultural Adver- Pennock-Meehan Co Watke;-, Wm.' ' ! ! tiser 1442 S. S 1475 WoII^r Sp,.H Co 1442 Hudson Carbon Co.. 1478 Perry Buxton Doane vvaiie^ =eea i-x).. Arthur.'.;:: 1437 IdlewildGnhs 1458 „ Co- • . . j^. . .^. .^. . ..1480 Wal'lis ii'ci.'.'E.'A. , 1478 Genista 1446 Galax Leaves 1466-67 Geraniums.. . . 1429-37-38- Glass 1479-80-81 1444-15-16-47-18-69-70 Glass Cutters 1480 Geranium Cuttings..l429- Glazing Points 1481 1437-38-44-15-46-17-48- Greenhouse Bldg. . . 1479- 1469-70 1480-81-82-83-84 Gladiolus. .1430-32-35-36 Greenhouse Material GIo.xinias.. ' " ' Hardy Pen Conard & Jones Co .1468 .1465 Peters & Re. ..1437-62-63 Co 1477 he Herbaceou 1432 Hvacinths 1J69 SJSLngc, Cowee, W.J 1465 Cowen's Sons, N Coyl. ■ .1473 ;Co., Robt 1469 Crosby & Son; P 1477 Crouch, Mrs. J. W. 1457 CrowlFernCo 1466 Crump, F. F 1457 Cunningham. Jos. H. Cut Flower Exchange 1442 Pierce & Co 14 Jacobs, S. & Son ... . 1479 Pierce Co., F. 0 14 Jeffrey Mfg. Co., Louis PiersoD, Inc., A. N. 1468 1429- Jennings. E. B .1445 Pierson Co., F. R . . . 1-j Johnson Seed Co .... 1432 Pierson L Johnston, T.J. &C0I44O- PiUsbury, 60 Pittsburgh Cut Flower „ Jones.H.T 1442 Co 14 1473 -'^y Floral Co. Walsh, Allrcd E Warburton, Florist,. 1458 t-:, Ward&Co,.R.M...1431 Wv Warendorff, A 1460 ^ WaxF Weeber&Don., Welch! Weston, Henry.. lCo.,C.S..1479 Kentia 1436 Hose 1481 1429-37-42- Hot Bed Sash . 1479-81-82 1446-17-48 Huckleberry Foliage 1435 1465-66-68 . , 1429-38-14-46- Insecticides 1478 1446-17^8-69-70 Irrigation.' 1481 1442 Laurel 1466 . 1440-44-46-47 Laurel Festooning , , 1466 ....1446-69 Laurel Wreaths. 1466 . . 1430-42 Lemon Oil 1478 1484 ,V,"~,V' - "tV ■" ■ »■ ■ r; ;.; "'y "uios. . . . 1429-30-31- Leucothce Sprays . . 1466_; i*'ii West View Floral C0.1457 ' 1432-36-36 WettJin Floral Co ^..M47 Lilies 1429-30-31-32- Magnolia. 1459 Pitzonka, Gustav. . . . 1470 Kasting, Wm. F. Co.l429 PlanUife Co 1478 Dahlborn & Co., J. P. Keller, John A 1458 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 1481 KeUer Pottery Co... 1477 1448-76 Dailledouze Bros. . . . 1479 Keller Sons, J. B . . . . 1460 Pollworth Co., C. C. 1474 Danker, Florist 1457 Kentucky Tobacco Potter Floral Co 1468 Dann&Son,J.H. ..1447 Prod. Co., The.. . .1478 Quaker City Mach. - ■ — ' '^' " •■ 1458 Co 1480 1466 Quidnick Gnhs. . 1482 RandaU' „„,..,^ „ 1442 Den Ouden & Sons . . 1442 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 1481 Rawlings. Elm. Wm.H. nn, H.H.. 1479 Lager &HurreII... Dillon. J. L 1438 Lange. A Dodd.Chas.H 1479 Langjahr A. H. Dolanskv, F.J 1474. " " Dorner & Sons Co.. F. , H. F. A. ; Floral Co Lemon Oil Co . . Drake Greenhouses . . 1460 Leonard Seed Co ... . Drake, J. Aug 1434 Leonhard & Son Co Drake Point Gnhs. . . 1435 Emil 1473 Rawson The Flori5t.l46S 1458 Reade tember. Chicago Flori$ts' Club The regular monthly meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held in its meeting room in the Hotel La Salle on Thursday evening, June 1, President French presiding. M. Barker, chairman of the Transportation Committee, made a report on the arrangements for the coming trip to the S. A. F. convention to be held at Boston in August. Pres. Theo. Wirth will leave Chicago via L. S. and M. S. R. R., La Salle St. station, at 8 p.m. on a special train with the Chicago Florists' Club and others who desire to join the party. The train is due in Niagara Falls on Monday, Aug. 17 at 12.04 p.m., and several hours will be spent there. The train will leave at 3.50 p.m., due in Boston on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 7.05 a.m. The round trip from Chicago Will be $30; lower berths (one way), $5.50; upper, $4.40. The comfnittee on the good of the club and the com- mittee on sports were instructed to get together and make arrangements for the annual picnic of the club, it being the desire of those present that the picnic should be held at an earlier date than last year. The president was empowered to add others to the two committees named to aid in making all arrangements necessary for this occasion. The committee that had in hand the arrangements for the Peony Show reported that all arrangements had been made and the dates of the show advanced from the original time named" to June 9 and 10. An appropria- tion of .$30 was made by the dub as a contribution to the cash premiums provided in the schedule of the ex- hibition. All members of the club received compbmen- tary tickets to the show. A letter was read from the secretary of the Milwaukee Florists' Club accepting the invitation of the club to visit on any occasion. The secretary was instructed to write asking the Milwaukee Club to, be the guest of the. club at the forthcoming picnic. The St. Louis Florists' ClUb accepted the invitation of the club to join on the "presi- dent's special" for the trip to the convention in August. Just how many will go from that city could not be determined at present. The Milwaukee Club also ac- cepted the invitation to join the club here for the trip to Boston. E. A. dinger, Leonard Vaughan and W. J. Moore were appointed as a committee. on sports, it being the desire of the president thkt tlie. Club 'should he repre- sented at the convention with a bowling teani. Aurele Vermeulen, a landscape architect who had spent a few years at Los Angeles, Cal., was present and spoke on trade conditions in that city. He showed that while the climate is milder and stock can be more cheaply grown the prices - of. cut flowers are higher there than in either New York or Chicago. No en- couragement is given for the use of the native or out- door grown flowers in that city. Mr. Vermeulen ex- pects to make his home in this city and follow his pro- fession here. Robt. Newcomb, of Vaughan's Seed Store, was present, having just reached the city from an extended trip on the Pacific Coast. He told of the great things they were doing in San Francisco in a horticultural way for the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The florists of the Coast iwiant the 1915 convention of the S. A. F. and will have a strong committee at the Boston meeting to work for it. There will be sights out there that Eastern florists have never seen, and something long to be re- membered. As a booster for the convention in San Francisco "Bob" is quite a success, and if it should fail to go there, it will not be bis fault. The matter of having a Fall flower show was dis- cussed very , thoroughly, it being the opinion of many present that there should be a good show in Chicago this Fall. An exhibition showing the finished products of the florists' art in decorating and designing, that the leading retailers of the city could take part in, was considered a better stimulus to trade than the ordinary shows, where large quantities of flowers are exhibited on their respective merits without any regard to arrange- ment or ideas in their use. A show of this kind would be of a very interesting nature but could not be carried out without the hearty support of the retailers, and the club is wiUing to unite with them in an effort to hold such a show this Fall if possible. A committee consisting of A. Miller, Geo. Asmus and L. Wittbold was appointed to confer with the Retail Florists' Association for this purpose. A. Miller of A. Henderson & Co., talked on what he saw on his recent trip to Texas. He believes there is a great future for the trade in that State. T. E. Waters rendered the final account of his stewardship of the good of the club and picnic com- mittee for the past year. A display of several vases of Carnations in many of the leading varieties was made by the Poehlmann Bros. Co., for which it received a vote of thanks of the club. The flowers were auctioned off at the close of the meet- ing for the benefit of the club. R. E. Jones of the Advance Co., Richmond, Ind., was present and made some remarks regarding the condi- tions of trade as he found them in his travels. The New Rosette Dahlias This valuable new class of Dahlia stands midway be- tween the old, large flowered Dahlia and the pompons. The plant is low and compact in habit, not growing higher than about 40in. The blooms are borne on stiff stems, rising in great profusion above the foliage. The tubular florets are often pointed. Six varieties of this class have been so far put on the market, the colors white and yellow predominating, as yet. The most pro- lific so far have been Morgenstern (Morning Star), and Schneeball— (Snowball), both white, the first one suf- fused with pink. Among the two yellow varieties Gelb- weisshng (Yellow Whiting), with light sulphur yellow and white flowers, is the more dainty, while Goldammer (Yellow Bunting), is the more prolific. Kupferrosa (Copper Pink) is of a shade difficult to describe, being a mixture of copper and pink. Rhodora is described by the originator, Karl Ansorge, of Klein-Flottbeck, near Hamburg, Germany, as pink suffused with lilac on white ground. This new class of Dahlia will be found valuable for bedding, as well as for cut flower purposes. MoelUr's Deutsche Gwrtner Zeiiung. Panama-Pacific Exposition Notes Loads of Date Palms The trees shown in the accompanying photograph were planted about forty years ago. They average 35ft. in height, and weigh, iii boxes for shipment, some 30 tons each. In preparing for the moving of these palms, the sides of the boxes were sunk into the ground surrounding each tree, during the course of last Sum- mer. The bottoms of the boxes were placed on when they were taken up this Spring. These nalms, among . other plants, are furnished by the California Nursery Co., Inc., of Niles, Cal., and the total shipments of all , kinds of ornamental stock from that nursery to tlie Exposition will amount to from 300 to S.OO carloads. These figures will furnish our readers with s-'nie idea of the magnitude of the horticultural work which is being done at the exposition. Kind Words from Readers Could not do business without your valuable paper.— Making up ,. Mitchell, Je., Pulaski, N. Y. stock from The 3UU-350 carloads 14S4 The Florists' Exchange Hotel Accommodation Boston is noted as a great convention city, and it is anticipated that the 1914 S. A. F. convention will pull out the strength of the society. From all over the coun- try letters are coming in from the members, of their intention to attend the convention. One of the great reasons for Boston's reputation as an ideal Summer convention city, aside from its many points of interest, beaches and drives, is its hotels and their excellent service, prices and locations. The hotel committee has made excellent arrangements and, in but few instances, can hold reservations until August 15. It will be best to write direct to the hotel for reserva- tions, but the committee would suggest intending visitors sending duplicate announcements to the office of Gen- eral Secretary, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, Room 702, as a record, as it is the desire to help members in every way. Besides the hotels mentioned below, there are a number of other excellent family hotels in the vicinity of the garden and hall, and innumerable first-class fur- nished rooming houses and reasonable priced restaurants. People intending stopping at Back Bay hotels— the Somerset, Nottingham, Thorndike, Westminster, Lenox, Victoria, the Canterbury, the Hemingway, Vendome, the Carleton, or looking for furnished rooms, should leave trains via N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. and Boston ^ Albany R. R. at the Back Bay stations of the roads; all others. South Station Terminal. Patrick Welch, 226 Devon- shire Street, Boston, is chairman of the hotel committee. Official Headquarters The official headquarters is the Copley Plaza Hotel, Copley Square, one block from the Back Bay & Hunt- ington Ave. R. R. Stations. To reach the Copley Plaza, leave the train at the Back Bay Station, and check your baggage to the Back Bay & Huntington Ave. R. R. Station, as it will be transferred to and from the Hotel without charge. Two hundred and fifty rooms are re- served to Aug. 15. The charges are: With bath, one person, $3, ^.50, $4. per day. With bath, two persons, §5, $6, $8 per day. Other Hotels Copley SauARE Hotel, (250 persons, reservation to Aug. 15), 49 Huntington ave., close to exhibition hall, excellent location. Single room with bath $1.50 per day Larger outside room 2.00 per day Court room with private bath 2.00 per day Outside room with private bath 3.00 per day Above rates for 1 person; and Jl per day additional ing rooms (court), private bath. ?3 per day eacli room. The rates are for one person in each room or Hotel Lenox, (150 rooms, reservation to Aug. 15). Boylston and Exeter st. (Close to hall, 10 minutes to garden). Single room witli running water. .?1.50 to $2.60 per day Single room with bath 2.50 to 3.50 per day Double room with running water 2.50 to 6.00 per day Double room with bath 3.60 to 5.00 per day Suites, consisting of parlor, bed- room and bath 7.00 to 12.00 per day Hotel Nottingham, (75 persons, reservation to Aug. 15). 25 Huntington ave. (Close to hall, 10 minutes to garden). Without bath, one person $2.00 to $2.50 per day With bath, two persons 3.50, 4.50, 6.00 per day Without bath, two persons 3.00, 3.50 per day With bath, one person 4.50, 5.50, 6.00 per day Suites, parlor, bedroom and bath for one or two persons 6.00, 8.00, 9.00 per day Each additional person in suite, $1 day extra. Young's Hotel, (SO rooms, reservation to Aug. 10). Court square. (Twenty minutes from garden and hall). With bath, one person $2.50 to $4.60 per day With bath, two persons 4.00 to 6.60 per day Without bath, one person 1.50 to 3.00 per day Without bath, two persons 2.50 to 4.50 per day Hotel Bellvue, (25 rooms, reservation to Aug. 15). 21 Beacon st. (Half hour from garden and hall). Without bath, one person $2.00 to $2.60 per day With bath, one person 3.60, 4.60, 5.60 per day Without bath, two persons 3.00 to 3.60 per day With bath, two persons 4.50, 5.60, 6.60 per day Two single beds in room, without bath 3.50 to 4.60 per day Two single beds in room with bath5.50 to 6.60 per day Suites, parlor, bedroom and bath, for one or two persons 6.00, 8.00,9.00 per day Each additional person in suite, $1 per day extra. The New Ameeican House, (150 people, reservation to Aug. 15). Hanover st. (Half hour from gar- den and hall). With bath, one person $2.00 to $2.60 per day With bath, two persons 3.00, 3.50, 4.50 per day Without bath, one person 1.00, 1.25, 1.50 per day Without bath, two persons 2.00 to 2.60 per day Hotel Somerset, (250 people, reservation to Aug. 15). Commonwealth ave., in close proximity to the con- vention garden. With bath, one person $3.00 per day With bath, two persons 4.00 per day Without bath, one person 2.60 per day Without bath, two persons 3.50 per day Hotel Thorndike, (no reservations). Bolyston st. (15 minutes from garden and hall). Without bath, one person. . . .$1.60, $2.00, $2, With bath, one person $2.00 to $4. Without bath, two persons 2.50 to 4, With bath, two persons 3.60 to 6, Parlor, chamber and bath 6.00 to 10, Hotel Toueaine, (25 rooms, reservation to Aug. 10) Tremont and Boylston sts. (15 minutes from gar- den and hall; shopping district).. Without bath, one person $2.50 Without bath, two persons 4.00 With bath, one person 3.00 With bath, two persons ' '" Adams House, (50 rooms, reserv; Washington st. (15 minutes shopping district). Without bath, one person Without bath, two person With bath, one person... Witli bath, two persons. Parker House, (50 rooms. School and Tremont st. and hall; business distri 00 per day 00 per day 00 per day 00 per day 50 per day 50 per day 15). to Aug a garden and hall; $3 per day 5 per day . .$1.50, $2 . . 2.50, 3 . . 2.50, 3, . . 3.50, 4, 4.50, 6 per day reservation to Aug 10). (20 minutes from garden t). .$2.50 to $4.50 per day . 4.00 to 6:00 per day Hotel Essex, (no reservation). Near South Station. (% hour to garden and hall; poor connections). With bath, one person $2.50 per day and upward With bath, two persons.... 4.00 per day and upward Without bath, one person.... 1.60 per day and upward Without bath, two persons.. 3.00 per day and upward Hotel Brunswick, (150 rooms, reservation). (10 min- utes to garden and hall, excellent location). Rooms without bath, $1.60 per day and upward. Where two people occupy the same room and bed. $1 per day extra. Rooms with bath, when occupied by one person, $2.50 per day. When occupied by two persons, European plan, $1 per day extra. Hurlhurt's Hotel, Washington St. (20 minutes to garden and hall, business and shopping district). -Single rooms '.$1.00 to $1.50 per day Double rooms, two persons $2 to 2.50 per day Single room and private bath 2.00 per day Double room and private bath S.OOperday Westminster Hotel, (30 rooms, reservation to Aug. 15). Copley sq. (10 minutes to garden and hall). Room and batli, $1.60. The Convention Garden Take Your Spaces Now, Gentlemen! THE open air garden of the S. A. F. convention at Boston, to be held in August, bids fair to be the greatest event of its kind ever held in this country. The late Spring rains, and a rather slow response on the part of the growers, made the out- look somewhat dubious at first, but such a generous answer has been made during the past week that a very large portion of the garden, nearly 30,000 sq. ft., has already been planted. Deputy Park Commissioner Shea, who is chairman of the garden committee, ably assisted by the other members — Patrick Welch, John K. M. L. Farquhar, Thomas Roland, E. Allan Peirce, Wm. J. Kennedy, and Wm. J. Stewart, have done yeoman service, and a great success is now assured. However, more exhibits are needed to bring it up to the standard hoped for. It is a great mistake not to be represented at this time as the occasion will be one long remembered in horticulture, and productive of great results to those who participate, .-.s it is estimated that over 500,000 people will view the- garden during the Summer.- The -time is growing short, and those who have not already taken space at the small cost required, should do so at once. Many fine plots from $10 and up, for the season, are still available. This includes all costs of planting, preparation, and maintenance. All goods should be shipped to James B. Shea, Chairman Conven- tion Garden, Back Bay Fens, Boston, Mass. For par- ticulars, address James B. Shea, 33 Beacon st., Boston. Among those who have already taken large spaces are Robert Craig, Inc., Knight & Struck Co., Arthur Cowee, A. H. Hews & Co., BidweU & Fobes, A. T. Boddington, A. N. Pierson, Inc., Peter Henderson & Co., F. W. Fletcher & Co., R. & J. Farquhar, John Lewis Childs, William Tricker, W. A. Manda, Inc., Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Carter's Tested Seeds, Inc., James Vick's Sons, E. E. Stewart, Samuel Goddard, B. Hammond Tracey, Mt. Desert Nurseries, Harry Quint, the Conard & Jones Co., Henry R. Comley, W. W. Edgar Co. and Wm. Sim. Views from the Hartford Rose Garden In The Exchange of June 7 last year we published several views of the Public Rose Garden in Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Conn., and today we present three other photographs from the same source. One of them forms the centerpiece of the garden and is led up to through the arches of Roses, some of which are slnwn in another of the pictures. On these arches over the bower there are trained climbing Roses which interminTlj with Ampelopsis. Wichuraiana varieties clothe t'^e banks amund the bower. The third photograph shows a portion of a border of the dwarf polyantha Rose named .Midget which, according to our information, has, en occasion, been r.^ised from seed and flowered in 40 d,iy ! But the plants we show are decidedly older than 40 d i} :, Peonies Best Commercial Varieties * Nanie Description Vik-- 1. — Couronne d'Or, semi-dbl., white; late bbomer..., 0 Felix Crousse, full dbl., brilliant flame red, mi;l- season 9 Fcstiva Maxima, full dbl., white, center shaded carmine; medium early.. 9 2. — Dnchesse de Nemours, deep pink, early bloomer; good, double 8 Edulis Superba, dark pink; early 8 3.— Monsieur Jules Ehe, an early silvery pink 7 ♦These lists are from the analysis of votes published in The Exchange last October, and will be interesting now the Peonies are flowering. The Florists' Exchange 1455 white ely car i. — Madame de Verneville, rosy white, with sulpl white guard petals Marie Lemoine, a very late creamy white Grandiflora, late, bright flesh pink S. — Baroness Schroeder, flesh, changing vigorous and excellent Livingstone, a fine late flower of silve Monsieur Dupont, ivory white, with mine border on central petals S. — DeUcatissima, a clear delicate pink, vigorous Venus, light rose pink; midseason 6. — Claire Dubois, ivory white, petals edged carmir Delachie, semi-dbl., dark red; midseason La Tulipe, semi-dbl., almost white, midseason Modeste Guerin, bright rose pink, midseason The following had two votes each: Adolphe Rous Avalanche, Duke of Wellington, Gen'l Bertrand, Je d'Arc, Mme. Emile GaUe, Prince de Tabndyke, Queer Victoria, Sarah Bernhardt, Umbellata rosea and Whit- leyi. Best Varieties for Home Grounds Name Description Votes 1. — Festiva maxima, white, center carmine; medium early 9 3. — Couronne d'Or, a late blooming semi-double white. 8 3. — M. Jules Elie, an early silvery pink 7 4.— Grandiflora, late, bright flesh pink 6 5. — Duchesse de Nemours, deep pink, early, a fine dbl 5 Edulis Superba, an early dark pink 5 Felix Crousse, midseason, a brilliant red 5 Jeanne d'Arc, large soft pink ; midseason 5 6. — Avalanche, milk white, with creamy center 3 Eugene Verdier, salmon pink, changing to clear pink 3 Marie Lemoine, a very late sulphur white 3 Modeste Guerin, bright rose pink; midseason.... 3 Mine. Ducel, silvery pink, flushed salmon ; vig. dwf. midseason 3 Seasonable Reminders By EBER HOLMES THE most important work at this time of the year is to push along the replanting as fast as pos- sible. It pays to put on enough extra help to get the work finished in good time, and it is important to see that everything is done properly. Where the benches or beds are of cement, refilling and replanting the houses is a smaU job compared to that of taking out old wooden benches and rebuilding. There is a great deal of time wasted in this way; I have seen cases where it took twice as long to make alterations and repairs as it did to take out the old loam, fiU in with new and replant. Try not to handle the loam when it is wet, and do not tread it down when it is wet. We had hard work to get loam dry enough to use last April, and had to watch every cliance to get it under cover between rains. After getting it on the benches we let it lie for a few days ind tuined it over a couple of times before treading down and leveling off for planting. We then planted and firmed the soil carefully around tlie plants, and watered each plant lightly. The plants have taken hold well, and are rooting fast and growing freely and with the long, warm days we are getting now they will re- quire a good deal more water. After filling the benches with loam and leveling it off, we spread on a good sized pailful of bonemeal, and chop it well into the soil with a hoe before treading down. We then give it a final le\eling and mark the ground oft' for planting. Varietal Characteristics Mark the soil with a wooden frame made of light lumber an inch by two inches in thickness, and having pegs nailed on the bottom which stick into the soil when passed down, leaving holes where the plants are to be set This IS much easier and quicker than using a line and allows of planting several rows at once if neces- sary, 01 a section of a bed may be planted. Plant the KiUarney family together as much as possible. Double White Killarney likes a little more heat than the others. We ha^e found the ordinary white (Waban strain), much more profitable than the so-called double one. j\Iis Aaron Ward should be given the warmest part of the place, for it is not profitable in Midwinter in a cool house Taking it all round however, it is very profitable and fairly easy to grow. Mrs. Shawyer has made a great many friends, and is a good Rose. Mrs. Russell has disappointed some people, but has done re- markably well in a great many places, and is a really fine variety. It seems to need a little different treat- ment from other Roses, but just what it does want is not easy to find out. A remarkable thing about this Rose is that cases are on record where one man could not grow it at all well, while other growers in the same town had very good success. I am inclined to think that if some growers had been more liberal in water- ing they would have had better luck with this Rose. Milady was the biggest surprise that I have had for a long time. I somehow ran away with the idea that this was a very easy Rose to grow, and will confess that last Summer and early Fall it did not have the best of care with us. With the Fall coming on and the planfs making no growth, we began to take notice, and changed the help around, so as to put a good man in charge. We have done everything since that time to make the plants grow properly, but without success. As a last resort we pinched them back for Memorial Day and got a fair crop, but not so many as we hoped for. This has been a cold wet Spring witli us. We pinched for the holiday between the 15th and the 20th of April, and we got so much cold wet weather afterward that it looked at one time as if the crop would be late, but it is surprising what a difference a few hot days make about the last of May. We got several hot days and two nights with a Midsummer temperature, which brought out the flowers very fast and caused us to double our grading and packing force. It was really a remarkable week and a great deal of good stock was sacrificed during the first half of it, for the retailers were afraid to buy, owing to the extreme heat. Things are in a normal condition again, and there is plenty in sight for June weddings and graduation exercises. Pomology and Horticulture in Ontario The Ontario Department of Agriculture, at Tornnt", has publislicd several reports and bulletins deahng wii.i the horticultural and fruit growing activities of Ihat Province. These are severally as follows; BuUelin ii-:i, on "Currants and Gooseberries," being really a monograph on this subject, since the cultivation in all its asiiects is dealt with; while excellent iUustratinns Mnd tlie origin and history of the Currant is also in- cludtd, and figures as to the area under cultivation fin:l a place; "the Forty-Fourth Annual Report of the En- tuiiiiilugical Society of Ontario" is a work of over 130 ])a.m\s, .-ilso well "illustrated, deaUng with insect sub- jc-cls of some interest, and contains a fund of useful in- fririiiation. A tliird of the pubhcation, contain "The Eifihth Annual Report of the HorticuUural Societies of Ontario." As a report it is voluminous and interest- ing, especially to those engaged in park work, the care of trees and shrubs and in the broad question of gar- dening generally. It is fairly well illustrated with views taken from parks, avenues and gardens in the cities throughout the Province of Ontario. "There are also pretty complete reports of the discussions at some of the conferences. Fourthly, "The Forty-Fifth Annual Report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario," which, like the preceding report, contains presidential addresses and papers read at the annual meetings of this association held in Toronto last November. In- sect pests, of course, receive a considerable amount of attention. alk is lined with arches of Roses 1456 The Florists' Exchange 1 The Advance in Rose Growing A great change has taken place during the last ten years in Rose growing. With the great advance in greenhouse building, especially in the large houses, more nearly natural conditions in growing have pre- vailed. There is more business method, more com- mon sense, and less magic in the art. There is a great deal in varieties no doubt. Some kinds succeed any- where, while others are obstinate and perverse under the best of care. If you have not enough stock for your needs, you should order at once before all the best plants are sold. It costs you no more to buy now, and you must have decided by this time what you want. A good many growers will hold the plants a little while for you if you send in your order and are reMable. After the young stock is planted the house should be damped down on hot days enough to keep a reason- ably moist atmosphere, and the plants should be syringed every fine day. Care should be taken before the plants are staked that they are not broken by the force of the water when using the hose. Be rather sparing with the water at the root for the first two or three weelts; after that you may be more hberal, according to the growth. The soil should be scratched over frequently to keep down the weeds, and to admit air to the roots. We have found by experience that when we used up all of our prepared loam pile, and had to go out in the field and get fresh sod and mix with manure and put this into the houses at once, that we had just as good results with this loam as with ahy that we used. We have also found that where new loam was used one year, and we wanted to make changes in our planting the next year, that by tearing out the old bushes and digging a good coating of cow manure into the loam we could replant in the same soil with good results. We would not try this method however, if the old loam had been in more than one Twenty-five years ago a great many growers shaded their houses at planting time, and this shade either gradually disappeared with the Fall rains, or was scrubbed and washed off in September. It was also the custom to apply a liberal topdressing of horse manure after planting. This was often applied so thickly that it had to be removed in the Fall. We get along now better without the shading, but where plants were set out early and are growing vigorously, I think that a fair topdressing of horse manure about the first of July would keep the soil from drying out so fast and be of some food value to the plants. It is easier to apply than cow manure, and does not bake up on the beds as this is liable to in the Summer. The chief aim should be to build up good strong plants before Fall. The plants should not be kept saturated with water, but should be encouraged to use up all the water that they can, for if you cannot water a plant it will not grow. Care of Old Stock The old plants that are flowering should not be neglected, for June is one of the best months in the year. Give them all the water that they need, and keep them clean. iVIaintain the houses as cool as pos- sible on hot days, and keep some air on at night all the time, with steam heat if needed. As soon as any beds are off crop, if the plants are to remain indoors run them on the dry side for a few weeks, and then cut them down, clean off the beds, apply a sprinkling of bonemeal, then a good coating of cow manure and water well. It pays to start up your old plants early. If you do not want flowers until later in the season you can regulate that by pinching back, but it is much easier to get good sturdy growth in July and August than it is later. You can cut your plants down rather low at this ■ time and build up a good plant that will do well all next Winter. Any plants started up new after August should not be cut back so much, for growth is slower then, and the plants will be small ail Winter if cut hard. To get a succession of flowers in the Fall, dry off, a few beds at a time, and start up at intervals of a few weeks. P. D. Barnhart on California A Horticultural Paradise I>ast week the office of The Floeists' Exchange re- ceived a visit from P. D. Barnhart, editor of The Pacific Garden, who has been for 17 years in California, and is as enthusiastic in his praise of that large and wonderful country as Californians usually are, which means tliat he is superlatively enthusiastic. No members of any State approach the Californians in the ardent love anil admiration they display in the wealth and grandeur of their country, and they have reason to. Here is a land larger than the whole of our Eastern States and Oliio put together, combining the floricultural wealth and thc variety of fruits that one finds in Italy, Spain and France, together with the Acacias, Eucalyptuses, and the Casuarinas of Austraha, the bulbs of Holland, anil the Melons of Turkestan, the flowers of England and South Africa, and indeed the choicest products from all parts of the world. California is typically a land of local climates, that is to say, it combines the snowy highlands of a northern country, the moisture and luxuriant wealth of a semi- tropical one, and in the far south there are hot, dry deserts with a rich succulent vegetation. Even on dif- ferent sides of a mountain range the horticultural pos- sibilities alter entirely. Not only does California pro- duce huge quantities of fruits, such as Peaches, Apri- cots, Prunes and Raisins, but millions of gallons of wine are made every year, and the export of Citrus fruits amounts to many thousands of cases. This is a land where the Grape berries may be seen to fall and dry, forming Raisins, under the hot sunshine, and millions of Prunes and other stone fruit likewise are dried purely by sun heat; while up on the highlands Rose i lustndschon ui t P.irk, ll.irtfoid e, 1913 and forest regions we find some of the greatest and largest trees of the whole world, notably the Douglas Fir, the giant Sequoia, and several magnificent and notable, far-famed Pines. It is a land without a Winter — at all events, without severe frost or snow, although occasionally much damage has been done to the Orange trees when in flower, and. when such frosts occur, it was pointed out by iVIr. Earn- hardt, the growers suffer very heavily, since, as he says, "they put all their eggs in one basket." They seldom or never have any other crop as an alternative, and as for stock raising, that has been given little or no atten- tion by the fruit growers so far. It is well known of course, that as a seed growing country parts of Cali- fornia are unsurpassed by any in the whole world, and it is a land rich in the dwarf brilliant tj^jes of annuals, such as the Eschscholtzia, Nemophila and Platystemon. Not only are all the trees of Central and Southern Europe, and the finer trees- of the whole temperate part of the United States grown here, but the jJalms form a notable and characteristic feature. The great Sacramento Valley is one of the most fruit- ful sections of the whole country, lying between the Sierras and the foothills, while 'Mt. Shasta terminates its northern extremity, and the southern end reaches to half way between Fresno and Los Angeles. It is tlie latter point, however, that contains as rich a variety of flowers and fine gardens as any in the whole of the State, although, of course, at San Francisco notable parks and magnificent gardens are to be found. The population of California is increasing very rapid- ly, said our friend, and land that was formerly unfilled and not put to any agricultural or horticultural use is rapidly being brought into a fruitful state, for irri- gation" works and the sinking of artesian wells iiave caused millions of acres of former desert to blossom like the very garden of Eden. Rose Leuchtstern Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Conn., June, 1913 Two Favorite Rambler Roses Leuchstern and Tausendschon Tausendschon is undoubtedly the greater favorite of these two Roses, and is used both as a forced pot Rose and outdoor. Its growth is sturdy and vigorous, tlie stems very smooth and of a characteristic brownish color, while the leafage is such as mistakes it unmistak- able at any time, even when the plants are not in flower. It is one of Schmidt's (German) introductions and came out in 1907. The large, semi-double clear rose pink flowers are borne in large clusters, outdoors in June or July, but it is only a Summer bloomer. It is good in any shape. Leuchstern is one of the older climb- ing or rambling varieties, being another of Schmidt's introductions, and was offered in 1899. The single flowers are rose with a white eye. It is a vigorous and good rambler for any sort of use. June 13, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1457 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists in good hemselves of the accept, withou ng thdiroughout offers in this Departi . ordera from their local them to an advertiser in these columns: of the opportunities for extension < all. Let your customers know you graph to any part of the country. When the design la placed la the advertiser's card, it indicates membership in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. . - ^ Brooklyn, N. Y. ^ Fulton St. and Greene i Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Albany, n.y ALBANY, N. Y. 11 North Pearl Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered _ _ _ _► any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- graphic order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed # ESTABLISHl ^^ * Rural and St. Agnes Cemet Write, Telephone or Telegraph. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION Allentown,Pa BALTIMORE, MD. Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street /dcf/Ai^l^^^'^ BOSTON ALSO NEW YORK BOSTON, MASS. 37-43 Bromficld "The supply houses deserve a lot of credit for the growth of our business," said an enterprising florist in an Ohio Valley city recently. "It isn't so very long ago that most florists used ordinary pots for displaying their goods. They were ugly and unattractive, and the displays failed to' please the pubUc. The supply houses have taught us, however, that we can sell more goods by displaying them properly in vases and baskets that will make the right sort of impression on the public. I regard accessories of this kind not only as good mer- chandise, but as a big aid in selling flowers. Conse- quently, in putting down credits for building up the florists' business, don't forget the supply men." Is There Overhead Expense on Accessories.' A woman florist, who is as good a "business nian" as most of her competitors, said not long ago that she uses supplies for the purpose- of getting business, and tlierefore counts the expenditure largely as advertising. "In figuring the price on these goods," she added, "I allow only 10 per cent, margin. This isn't sufficient to cover the overhead expense, if I consider that the overhead applies against accessories of this kind; but as I am in business to sell flowers, and not to sell sup- plies, I don't figure the latter as part of my stock in trade, except in so far as they help to sell my principal goods. For that reason I don't attempt to charge an overhead expense against them, but use them almost like premiums, knowing that ofl'ering them at attractive prices will sell a lot of flowers that wouldn't have been moved otherwise." Like the logic of most women, this is hard to answer. However, it may be suggested that there is no good reason why a profit should not be made on this line, for, in spite of the assertion that the baskets are used to advertise the flower department, they are not given away, but sold; and, that being the case, why sliould they not help to pay their way? Why ask the flower trade to carry a double burden, when the overhead ex- pense might be pared down, instead of being increased, by the proper pricing of supplies? ' This is an interesting question, and it is possible that discussion in the societies would bring out some ideas that have not yet been expressed. CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE ^ con T?„^ CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 EucHd Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO f^ FLORISTS 112 South Main St. '^^ Supply Advts. will be found on payes J465 to I4^S 1458 The Florists' Exchange DENVER, COLO. Colorado. Utah, reached by exprc^ Orders promptly Kr -51^ IS(v^ DETROIT, MICH. ALBERT POCHELON,. '^<^ DETROIT, MICH. Broadway and Gratioi We coveJ^all MicWean points and large sectK Indiana and Canada. Retail orders placed receive careful attention. Deliveries to Nort all North Shore towns. Dawson ihe Florist EJmi^a, *Vr*'"^ 107 W. MARKET ST. ^^ • '• Deliverlea to Ithaca, Btnghamton, Hornell, CorninS and other points. Q„t Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co, EL PASO, TEXAS <^ FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. vivivjsriiEsr ORDERS EXECUTED FOR E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. 526 Asylum St. Artistic Workers in Flowers Your Orders Solicited HARTFORD, CONN GEORGE G. McCLUNIE Hartford, Conn. "FLOWERS" 187 Main Street tljghlanil Park Gmnhmises TsTndir HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Deliveriea in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS South and Southwest Texas Sailings from Galveston Jt. Jr. JCuhimann, florist 2507 JACKSON ST.. S. W., 2526 WASHINGTON ST., Opp , TayC HOUSTON, TEXAS °5hil", nd Indiana Berten INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. dered points in Illinois, Schizanthus in fancy bowl SMU 1 Q'The Florist QJ fXX I ^ ' ^ ^_7 36 West Forsyth S Inc. Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We reach all Florida and South Georgia poin KANSAS CITY, MO. publii It is a far cry from the day when the average florist wa.s content to say, "What's tlie use of Iceeping books? If I have .$.500 in the banli; at the end of the year, why, I've made $500." The tradesman who operated on that basis nowadays would soon be making the acquaintance of the trustee in bankruptcy. Competition and the strenuous conditions of modern business require that the successful man in every line sliould study every fea- ture of the trade, and analyze his business from one end to the otlier. For example, the florist who grows his own stock and conducts a retail store should make a point of separating the two, so as to know which end of the 913 Grand Avenue ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. OHN A. REI^LER. EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MicHLER Bros. Co. Will tak« care of all orders for Central Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY. 550 South Fourth Ave. "Beli ivery facilities perfect. Making the Windows Pay A florist who makes a lot of sales through his win- dows has discovered a good many things about the proper treatment of these efficient salesmen that most members of the trade do not seem to know. For instance, he carefully avoids crowding his win- dows by putting in too many items; and, equally im- portant, he doesn't crowd the flowers that he shows- If he is putting in a vase of Roses, he doesn't use so many that each Rose seems to be having trouble in breathing. Nor does he have aU of them at the same height, giving the flat, unnatural appearance that militates against so many floral displays. On the other hand, they are arranged with stems of various lengths, so that they have just the sort of irregularity that occurs with growing flowers. Thus the display is natural, cool, restful and altogether pleasing. The florist who has not studied the question of window displays has yet to learn about one of the most profitable departments of his business, for there is no telling how much additional business could be put on the books by the simple device of making people want more flowers; and how better can this be accom- plished than by attractive windows? A good window beats a newspaper advertisement, considering the num- ber of people who see it, for instead of merely talking about flowers, as you must do in your ad., the window shows them; and in this case, even more than in most goods, showing is the greater part of selling. The florist referred to above changes his windows fre- quently. They are changed at least once a day, and sometimes oftener. This is explained by the fact that goods are sold direct from the window, showing again tliat a good display brings in customers who would not have bought had not certain flowers attracted their attention. The same florist is always on the alert for suggestions in the way of window displays, and whenever he is on the street he never fails to look at the windows of other florists; and when in other cities he makes a point of studying the windows of flower shops he passes. In this way he is always growing, and always has wliat the I'audevillc actors call "new stuff" to spring on his L0U3V1LLE, KY. 615 South Fourth Ave. ^PT'^fifJt^ Floral Orders 5««' ^' Floral Orders Promptly Filled for LOWELL, MASS. LAWRENCE, MASS. [urMfyman. nashua^n. and VICINITY 6 Prescott St., LOWELL, MASS. Idiewild Greenhouses "S'^ S^c MERSDEN, CONN. Special attention to all Connecticut orders EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwaukee, Wis. 349 THIRD STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. I!gg Mieinieaipolls Floral Co, wwT, ... % MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. VY llltt6Ct H. B. WHITTED, Prop. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE gives best value to the Retailer The Florists' Exchange 1459 MOBILE, ALA. 9 North Conception St. Careful s Xosemont Sardens ^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor Correspondence Solicited MONTREAL, CAN. 825 St. Catherine St., W. stock, and all orders are filled under the "W" Nashvitte, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street Deliveries tlirougliout tiie_ State Fresh Flowers and best'serrlce Hoboken, N. J., PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street Floral and Steamer Work in the State ^/f/ /f/1' 883 Broads l^U^i^W^ NfWABK, N. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service If you fill an order by telegraph and do not give the maximum quality and service, you are not only cutting off one source of income to yourself, but you are losing the trade one good customer and his faith in florists. business is paying the profits or causing the losses. The llowei's siiould be billed to the store at the regular market price; then it is up to the retail department to sell them at a profit, and if they are not moved prop- erly, the burden is on the store. In the same way, if the prices paid the greenhouse department are not suf- ficient to cover costs and leave a profit, although the prices are the standard market quotations, then there is something wrong with the growing end of the business. The cash register used in the store can be made to help analyze sales, showing not merely the sales made by each employee, but also the kind of flowers sold, whether a design was ordered, and the other details of the business- At the end of each day the florist whose sales are registered in that way sees at a glance just how the business has been divided, and can keep track of the movement of trade without difiiculty. Armed with this sort of information, he is in a position to manage his business much more efficiently than without it. The florist cannot know too much about his business. He may think that his nose is so close to the grindstone that there is not a point on its surface that he is not familiar with; but if he were to make use of the other means of information than his various senses, he would probably discover many things that are to his advantage to know. Co-operation, Not Competition '* Co-operation, not competition, is ttie life of trade" This is a business slogan which reflects the twentieth century spirit. The old type of business man distrusted all his competitors, tried to keep all his business knowl- edge and experience to himself and paddled his own canoe to the bitter end, no matter if his course led over Niagara. The successful merchant of today knows that he is limited in all directions, and that it is impossible for him to know it all. He realizes that other people are working in the same field, and that the sum total of knowledge on the subject is much greater than his own individual share. That is the best possible argument in favor of co-operating, instead of merely competing, with others in the same line of business. Yet it is unfortunately true that many florists still cling to the obsolete idea that their competitors are their enemies, and refuse to collaborate with them in any way. They refuse to exchange credit information; they refuse to consider co-operative deliveries; they refuse to go in on a combined advertising proposition that is sure to help all of the trade. They sit back, isolated, and content with their isolation; limited, but proud of their limitations. The modern florist is eager and alert to join with %u^-^i NEW ORLEANS, LA. 121 hFlorist •'sTcer^^ ,gC»»****' TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI *" ORDERS TAKEN CARE OF JK0^ IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 6 East 33d Street Telephone, Madison Sq. 64M Our Motto: THE GOU3EN RULE We Guarantee Satisfaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street <^^^ |)^vid£l^Ril^np, ffitb. 1800 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pittsburgh, Pa. 710 WEISER STREET {Formerly E. Diamond St.) North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER STORE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DRAKE Pittsfield, Mass. Greenhouses _. Leading ana most modem Establislred 1875 One of the best talks given to the Lancaster, Pa., ad cbib this year was delivered by E. St. Elmo Lewis on "Creative Salesmanship." "Good salesmanship," he said, "is a matter of progression as well as elimination. The basic principle is common politeness, to which must be added a Imowledge of the goods handled, the actual values and the needs of the market. The true salesman will appeal to the senses of the customer, whom he should dominate in mental attitude, and to wliom he should suggest ideas ra:ther than receive them. If the salesman fails in his mission the fault is only half his — half lies with his employer, who should be the really big thing in the selling machine id the 'actual instructor of creative selling." Among ewly elected ofiicers of this club we observe the of Albert M. Herr on the Finance Committee. The Exchange's Business Notes Not one, but many, readers take occasion to say how much they enjoy and appreciate the series of business talks that have been appearing in the Round Table Department of Ttie Exciiasgk. One writer this week says they are the first articles he reads.- Our con- temporary in quite another line of journalism. The Metalworker, in its issue for June 5, has also, we observe, thought the article on "Prices and Pricing" worth reproducing, and has reprinted the whole of it, which is a compliment to The Exchange and the author of this series of articles. florist will confer a favor i sinS Floral EacabUsbment in Western pinsfiflD, MASS. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. SSLTFORD., FLOWER 'ossar Co//ege Glen Eden iROVIDENCE, R. I. AND T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. TS 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered iding country. Com- Salter Bros. «^T"' FLORISTS 38 Main St., West MM ROCHESTER, N.Y. 88 Main Street, East Flowers and designs delivered promptly m Rochester and all Western New York t6wns. LOCKFORD . ROCKFORD, ILL. C^ Quick service to lUionoIs, Wisconsin Indlani and Half a Dozen "Don'ts" Don't fail to let us help you out with your problems; that is one of our duties. Don't fail to impress on your friends in the trade who may be so unfortunate as not to subscribe for THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE that it is the one paper which will many times repay their investment. Don't show your copy of this paper to customers. Don't let it lie around on your desk or counters where an outsider can see it. Don't mention its name to any one not in the trade, however kindly you may feel toward it. Don't feel obligated to sell to an outsider at trade prices — you are xmder no compulsion to do so. seeina the advt. In Tbe Exchange. Handy Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every- day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer w^ho h^a agents and solicitors in the smaller tow^ns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, many retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-two pages and cover. Every copy will appear as emanating directly from you, ynur name and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Price : Ten copies. $3.50 $12.50; 100 copies. $20.00. of less than ten copies. nted c THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. P .0. Box 1697, N.Y. The Florists' Exchange 146] PACIFIC COAST ^x: The California Florist San Francisco, Cal. '^ot^'if.'lATci' PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1036 Hyde Street Delivered anywhere In'thls'vlclnlty, steamer saUings, etc. Also ~ "" ' I Flowerafand IGreens shipped successfully to- Eastern daes. Write or wire us. San Guglieln Kursk Niagara Kr. Cecilic. . Noordam... Vaterland. . . SCRANTON Scranton's Leading Florist Correct Arrangement Iromcdiflte deliveries in Wilkes- P^ B>rre, Pittston. Carbondale. and all M. Washington Campanello. . . HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle and Nof tt west 1534 Second Avenue Y ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street KJ \JL 1 A cL d prompt and carefu C? Wire us your < Long DiBtanoe 'Phones ^r^ Jff KSJffliu ^m^ SAINT LOUIS, MO. iMmW^OriSi 3520 North Grand Ave, All orders by Telegraph or Tele- phone most carefully executed at once. Floral designs a specialty- ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street '' We fiirorders for the Twin Cities and for all points in th Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock i great variety. Write, v ' r phone. Open night and day. W^ ^ nn K CO SYRACUSE. N.Y. VV .CL.UJ/-I T «-rUy. Onondaga Hotel We win carefully execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building '•^^^^^^ BurdettAve.&HoosickSt. TROY, N. Y. : delivery and careful attention to out-of-town order*. TROY, N. Y 413 Fulton Street Established 1870 Utica, N. Y. SSaJterj Vhe ^iorist Retail florists are terest for publlcatic oood designs will al always be packed ( Oscar II. Barbarossa . . Pres. Lincoln Uranium.... Bulgaria From Boston Cleveland Numidian Winifrcdian. . . 13-10,C . 13-lO.a 13-12.C 20- 8.00 am. 20- 9.00 am. 20-10.00 am. 20-12.00 m. 20-12.00 m. 20- 3.00 pm. 23- 1.00 am. 23-10.00 am. 23- 2.00pm. 23- 6.00 pm. 24-10.00 am. 24-12.00 m. 24- 3.00pm. 25- 2.00 pm. 25- 3.00 pm. 26-10.00 am. 27-10.00 am. 27-10.00 am. 27-10.30 am. 27-11.00 am. 27-12.00 m. 27-12.00 m. 16thSt.. N.Y. lOthSt.. N. Y. hDks.,Bkyn. W.24thSt., N.y. BushDks..Bkyn. W. 15th St.. N. Y. 3dSt.,Hoboken SthSt., Hoboken lstSt.,Hoboken W. 14th St.. N.Y. .thSt..N.Y, 1st St, Hoboken 31stSt.,Bkyn. W. 23d St., N. Y, W. 16th St., N.Y, W. 19th St., N. Y, W. 21st St., N.Y. W. 24th St., N.Y, W. 14th St., N.Y W._15thSt.,N.Y , Hoboken ., Hoboken Bush Dks.. Bkyn W. 34th St., N. Y Bush Dks., Bkyn W. 19th St., N.Y 1st St.. Hoboken 17thSt.,Hoboker 3d St., Hoboken W. 16th St., N. Y 1st St., Hoboken PierB.JerCif " 21- 2.00 pm. 20- S.OOa 23-12.00 26-12.00 June 19-10.00 a •• 20- 9.00 a ■' 20-10.00 a " 2_3-10.00 a ■■ 24-11.00 a " 27-10.00 a July 3-10.00 a " 3-10.00 a ■• 4- 9.00 a St., N^Y. St., Hoboken Pier B Jer City W. 34th St., N. Y 33d St., Bkyn. W. 14th St., N.Y W. 1.5th St.,N. Y 17thSt., Hobokei W. 14th St.. N. ithSt.,N.Y, 3d St.. Hobokrn 3d St., Hoboken W. 21st St., N.Y. W. 24thSt.,N.Y. W. 19th St., N.Y W. 34th St., N.Y Bush Dks., Bkyn Bush Dks., Bkyr Pier 9. Locust Pt. Penn. Pier Penn Pier Com Pr, So Bos 55 So. Wharves 24 No. Wharves 53 So. Wharves Rotterdam Hamburg Nap.-Mars Rotterdam Rotterdam Liverpool Nap.-Gen. '^Pa^-P'iu.- Christiania- Copenhagen Rotterdarr Bremen Pal.-Nap.- Nap.-Gen. Gib.-Nap.- Liverpool Rotterdam Nap.-Mars London Bremen Gib-Nap.- Glasgow Southampton Nap.-Palermo Hlmfur^p Antwerp Glasgow Liverpool Nap.-Geno Hamburg NapTpa". Yofcohama- Kobo-Naga- saki-Manlia- Hong KonjE WJSmifGTON D. C. lUth and H Streets WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co, Florists 1214 F. STREET, N. W. WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS WORCESTER, >x/..,j^^4^^ MASS. FL^^^T. 407 & 409 Main St. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square Feet of Glass Worcester. Mass. 3 Pleasant Street <^^ Supply Advts. will be found on pages 1465 to 1468 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE does not have to tell its readers each weelc that It is the best trad* paper published. They KNOW it. The Revival of Dried Flowers Dried flowers and grasses are again coming into fashion in Germany. Bouquets of dried flowers, grasses and leaves first came into vogue about the year 1860, being introduced by the painter Hans Makart. But these so-called Makart bouquets lost favor as material for interior decoration with the introduction of the modern style of furniture, their place being taken by the Everlasting. Colored artificially in many shades, this Everlasting was worked up into set pieces, baskets and small standards, which were gay enough in appear- ance, although ftffering no variety in the shape of the flowers. Within the last few years, however, dried flowers have been put on the market not only in all colors, but also in a variety of forms. These include Statices, Acroclinium, Heli'chrysum and Rhodanthe, which all have the advantage of serving a double purpose, as flowers for the Summer garden and as decorative material for the Winter. The same applies to Gypsophila paniculata fl. pi., which is an especially effective decoration for por- tieres. Physalis Francheti is perhaps better known in this respect, and was sold in large quantities a few years ago. Among the decorative flowers in natural colors there are further the Gold and Silver Thistles, Pampas Grasses and Reed Mace (Typha). The best varieties to grow are: Rhodanthe atrosan- guinea, dark red; Rh. maculata, pink with red center; Rh. alba, white, and Rh. Manglesii, pink; also Acro- clinium fl. alba pleno, white, and A. grandiflorum atro- roseum, dark pink; Helichrysum monstrosuni fl. pi, growing to a height of Sl-SSin. and H. monstrosum nanum fl. pi., reaching 12in., both coming in all colors; Statice Bonduelli, yellow; S. sinuata, blue; S. candidis- sima, white; S. superba, in all colors, and S. Suworowi, with lonff, pink blooms. This list includes both annuals and plants living through several seasons, all of which are easy to culti- vate. The Rhodanthes. Acrocliniums and Xeranthe- mums can be sown in the Spring at once into the open ground, while the Statices and Helichrysums should be cultivated first in a hotframe and set out later. Gypso- phila paniculata fl. pi., and Physalis Francheti are best trrown as shrubs. At the end of the Summer, when the flowers are nearly throuch with blooming, they are cut oft' and hung up to dry head downward. — Moelhr's Deutsche Oartner-Zeitung. 1462 The Florists' Exchange Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED Farmers' Security Bureau, Hew York Qualified Agricultural Help G«jdaier«, Nunerymen, Floriaa, Horticulturist Farmers, married, tin^e. Supermtendents to l^- borm. Success of thu Agency m«mt«ined by the qualificatioiu of men pUced. Have no branch. SIDNEY SUUIVAN, Expert,99 Nassau St,N.Y. TeL 6486 Cortlandt S»ti»fmction guaranteed SITUATION WANTED As working foreman or grower, by c irist, who lias Iiad 8 years' experience i owing Roses, '" ; plai growing rv.oses, >..un.»u.uus, Clirysantliemums, Ferns, pot plants with propagating, etc.; sober and perfectly honest; position where there is a chance ot advancement preferred. Please give particulars and wages in first letter. , , , vt ., Address, P. O. Box 684, Manchester, N. H. SITUATION WANTED— By head gardener on gentleman's place, Italian, single, 29 years old; first class experience with some college training growing flowers and vegetables outside and under glass, planting and caring of shrubs, flower-gardens, dniy tho . Y. A., toxT^H; will artsdalc, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— In or near Jersey City, by young American, aged 20; 4 years experience in commercial greenhouse; good potter and designer, well up in raising of greenhouse stock. References Address Vincent RicharX ca Dolby, SITUATION WANTED— On private estate,, as superintendent or head gardener by practica gardener, florist and farmer, or will work commercial greenhouses on shares; American, aged 42; married, two chUdren, aged 9 and 10; references from past employers. Address R. L. Inscal, Tilton Ave., Red Bank, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— Private or commercial; by German, 37, hfe experience; 20 years m this country; Carnations a specialty, also Mums, decorative and bedding plants, Christmas and Easter stock; 7 years in last position. Address O. H., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By single man as work- ing foreman on private or commercial place, good grower of Roses, 'Mums, Carnations, Orchids; bulbs, Xmas and Easter stock and the line in general. State particulars m first letter. Address O. J., care The Florists' Exchange. gardener and florist, life experience in United S and Germany, in charge of last place 7 years; references O. K.; aged 38 years. Address O. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Refined young lady with great business ability, understanding florist trade thoroughly, desires a position. At present with one of the best florists in the country. Wages. S25.00 per week. Address O. L., care The Florists THE SWEDISH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY of America begs to offer the services of first-class private gardeners, superintendents and managers of private estates. State fuU particulars m first letter. Address Drawer 138, Short HiUs. N. J SITUATION WANTED^By Hollander. „ aged 22; 4 years' experience in growing general Nursery stock and son- ' - ^ work; handy and wil Rij, 136 Sunbury SITUATION WANTED— Young d Easter stock, general ^ position on prii sssO.M.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As gardener or florist, to grow cut flowers or pot plants; 24 years oi age, 8 years in the trade; will work for reliable commercial or private for reiisonable pay. Ad- dress O. B.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By first class gardener for private place, Hollander, single, life experi- ence; best references. Please state lull particulars in first letter. Address O. K., care The Florists' SITUATION WANTED— A. young man, gar- dener, seeks position wherein he can further his knowledge of gardening. References. C. A. Pafprt, '"• " "■ -'-'''-''-=-- Perry St.. New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By SITUATION WANTED— By experienced, single Rose and Carnation grower. " .rk ( Address Florist, Have yon tried our Classified colnmns? They are "the clearing honse" of the Trade. Nothing eqnals them for moving snrplns stock quickly. Try a 30o. ad. TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. .:..:.~.~.~.. f The columns under this heading are reserved \ for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock I Wanted. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or 1 other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, I Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. \ Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the / line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like i this, without display. No advt. accepted for / less than thirty cents. « Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per / line (6 words to the fine), i Display advts. in these columns, S1.50 per Experienced Rose Grower Wanted Give reference and state wages in first letter. ROBERT SCOTT & SON Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. WANTED— A good grower and manager for fine new range of glass; party must have S2500 to S3000 cash to be a director of large, old, incorporated concern in best city in South, Big chances for a great future and position carries SIOO.OO salary and good dividends. For particulars, if you mean business and have the cash, address N. J., care The I^orists' Exchange. ■_ ) Help Wanted. Sitv atlon Wanted, addressed care < cover expense WANTED— A 1 man as a . . . grow 'Mums, Easter, Xmas a a steady, sober and quick workt Address O. E., or other advertisements of this office, please add of forwarding. Copy must reach New York office, Nos. 2 to R Duane Street, or P. O. Box 1697, by Tuesday night to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- vertise under initials may save time by having Chicago representa- STOCK FOR SALE ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS— Plumosus Seedlings, 75c. per 100, S7.00 per 1000. Sprengcri Seedlings, 60c. per 100, S4.50 per 1000. Sprengeri, 3}^-ln., .S5.50 per 100. Phcenis Canariensis Seedlings, SS.OO per 1000. Moultrie Road Greenhouses, P. Robson, Prop., New Augustine, Fla. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Sl.OO per 100, $7.50 per 1000. CoUingdale Greenhouses, CoUingdale, Pa. transplanted once, 75c. per 100. ters, transplanted once, in separate colors, 7-'ic. per 100. Mixed Asters, transplanted twice, Crego, Early Market, Hohenzollern. Rclnhold Undrilz, 10,000 FINE TRANSPLANTED ASTERS— 3 to 6 in. tall, 80c. per 100. Queen of Market, pink; Crego, white, pink; Semple's, white, pink, light blue. Cash. E. D. Cribbs, 119 Skokie Ave., Highland Park, 111. STOCK FOR SALE CANNAS— CANNAS [ rough washing in- in first letter and WANTED — At once, single man ' Seenhouse ability; good, steady job ■y. with board, room and rough eluded. State salai references, Thompsons r lower onop, »-. burg. Pa. ^ WANTED— By July or August 1st, marr single. Carnation grower. State wages by r if married, have a 7 room cottage for ma family. Address O. F., care The Florist WANTED—For commercial place, firs WANTED— Man for general greenhouse work on place where Chrysanthemums and Carnations arc grown mainly; one who can assist in repairing and firing preferred. Stafford Conservatories, WANTED— A florist, good grower of Carnations and bedding plants. Wages S14.00 per week. ' right man. Apply to J. F. ^ingiT STOCK FOR SALE AGEBATUM AMARYLLIS AMARYLLIS EMPRESS OF INDIA Amaryllis Johnsonli^Vitata, Liberty Bell, WJiit Spider, Red Spide Theodore Outerbridge, Su! AMPELOFSIS AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII— 10 to 12.in. runners, 2i4-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2M-in.. . ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings 75 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2>i-in 3.50 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong. 3-in. 6.00 I SIO.OO 30.00 I 60.00 Continued to Nest Column ASTER PLANTS— Hendei Invincible, fine 3.00 per 1000. Cash utdoor grown, thinly sown, ready lield, mixed only, S3.0D per 1000 Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. ASTER PLANTS— As _ best commercial varic Keeney, Monongahela, I Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. utherford, N. J. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS— From "The Florist ot Buffalo" are the strong, sturdy kind. Anderson service back of every order. Cincinnati, 2J-4 in. leaf cut- tings, S20.00 per 100, S17S.00 per 1000; 3 in., S36.00 per 100. Lorraine, 2M in., S15.00 per 100, 8135.00 "■ -"-00 per 100. Immediate delivery. , Anderson, Buffa BEGONIAS— Lorraine, Cincinnati, Florence Davenport, 2}i-ln. pots. Delivery from May 15th. JuUua Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. fine, transplanted stock. BEC30NIAS— Lu - - - - ith order. Peter Brown, 124 Ruby St., Lancaster, Pa. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New Yo See my Not Low Prices. King Humbert, 4-in., SS.OO per 101 ■" ' , S7.00 per ; t^ing rtumoert, d>fe-in., S/.UU per iuu. McKinley, F. Vaughan, C. Bedder, Crozy, Brandy- wine, 4-in., S7.00 per 100; 3H-in., S6.00 per 100. i. GULLETT & SONS, ^LINCOLN, ILL. 1 BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids a In various sizes. Price list on Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J, BOUVARDIAS BOUVARDIAS— Double pink, white, single s let, 2 in.. 4c. Levant Cole, S9 Wendell Battle Creek, Mich. CALENDULA ; Tots"?! 20,000 POTTED CANNA&-25 best ' strong and well established 3-in. [ ready for immediate effect, 55.00 per 1 King Humbert, S7.00 per 100. Get (. Chrysanthemum list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. CANNAS— Strong, 0 per 100; trom pots, , - - - ^ Robusta, Berat, Bouvier. Buttercup, Humbert, Vaughan and Allemania, J. B. Shurtleff & Son, Revere, Mass. Chrysanthemum Cuttings Clean, healthy, stocky plants Rooted Cuttings 2K-in. Pots WHITE 100 1000 100 1000 J. Nonln 82.00 Ivory 1.75 W. H. Chadwick 2.50 820.00 83.00 $25.00 Smith's Advance 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 White Bonnaffon 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Chas. Razer 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 Lynnwood Hall 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Mrs. David Syme 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Arlette Dubois 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Moneymaker 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Elsie Papworth 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 December Gem 2.60 20.00 3.00 25.00 Smith's Sensation 3.00 25.00 4.00 30.00 Chadwick Improved... 2.50 PINK Wells' Late Phlk 2.00 Patty : 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Maud Dean 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Unaka 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Dr. Enauehard 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Pacific Supreme 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Pink Gem 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 Chadwick Supreme... 2.00 15.00 YELLOW Golden Glow 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Roman Gold 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Chrysolora 1.75 15.00 2.50 20.00 Comolcta 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 Major Bonnaffon. Se- lected stock 1.50 12.00 2.00 17.00 CRIMSON Harvard 2.50 20.00 3.00 25.00 POMPONS Allentown."Broize!!! 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Quinola. Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Susquehanna. Yellow 2.00 15.00 2.50 20.00 Oueen of the Whites.. 2.00 15.00 2.60 20.00 Garza. Anemone 1.7S 15.00 2.50 20.00 JOHN R. COOMBS \Vest Hartford, COINN. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— From sand and soil, as follows: White — Smith's Advance, Polly Rose, Oct. Frost, Miss C. Frick, White Ivory, White Eaton, Silver Wedding, W. H. Buck- bee. Ve/foui— Chrysolora, Y. C. Touset, Y. Ivory, May Bonnaffon, Y. Eaton. Pinfc— Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Rosiere, Gloria, Pink Ivory, Minnie Bailey, Maud Dean, Jeanne Rosette. Red — Black Hawk. 81.25 per 100, 812.00 per 1000. D. H. Green, Boonsboro, Md. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS— 81.50 per 100, 815.00 per 1000. Smith's Advance, October Frost, Polly Rose, Chrysolora, Donatello, Chas^ Razer, Col. Appleton, Major Bonnaffon, Dr. Enguehard, Nagoya, Jeanne Nonin, White Bon- naffon, Golden Glow, Monrovia, Robt. Halliday, White Ivory, Pacific Supreme, Unaka, Maud Dean, Mrs. Perrin, Patty, Wells' Late Pink, Xmas White, Helen Frick. H. J. Rolfe. Hammonton, N. J. ■ CHRYSANTHEMUMS— White Bonnaffon, Yel- low Bonnaffon, Smith's Advance, Yellow Chad- wick, Razer, _ Turner, Alice Byron, Chrysolora, Halliday, Pacific, Monrovia, Unaka, Early Snow, 2M-in. pots, 82.00 per 100. Pink and White Bou- vardias. 82.00 per 100. Chas. Dissel, 69th St. and Gibson Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 1000 Bonnaffon, trans- planted outdoors, about 9-in. high. Just nice for benching, S2.00 per 100, 817.50 per 1000. Cash. Mamaroneck Nurseries, Mamaroneck, N. Y. SURPLUS STOCK— A few hundred of Ivory, Oc- tober Frost and Comoleta, 81.50 per 100; or will exchange for Golden Wedding. H. S. Baker, War- , N. Y. Next Column CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS AND POT PLANTS — See my advertisement, page 1437 R. I. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., N. Y. City. Continued to Nert F^e The Florists' Exchange 1463 STOCK FOR SALE CHKYSANTHEMUMS Whfte Perfection Lynnwood Hall. Timothy Eaton. E. Papworth.... Mrs. G. Drabble December Gem. . . . J.Nonin White BonnafTon . . . W. H. Chadwicli... Polly Rose White Helen Fricl;. Naomah William Turner. . . . Chadwick Improvcc S.OO 70.00 2.50 20.00 2.S0 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20. 3.00 25. 2.00 15. Comoleta. Good variety for pot Salomon. Col. Appleton. .. Aug. Dasse Dolly Dimple. . . Golden Eagle. . . . Maj. BonnafTon. Roman Gold Golden Chadwick Yellow Mrs. Jone Chadwick Suprcu Pockett's Crimson 3.00 25.00 Harvard 5.00 40.00 Write for prices on large quantities, both Rooted Cuttings and pot plants. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS For Immediacfl DsUverr. WHITB 100 1000 Smith'a Advanc* J2.00 JIS.OO ~ ■ ~ 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 S.OO 25.00 VS^I Poclftt's Crimson. Shrimpton O.H.lCahn !.60 2.00 1S.00 3.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 Crocui 2.00 16.00 Ramapo 3.00 28.00 RonumGoId 3.00 25.00 YeDow Eaton 2.60 20.00 Nagoya..„ 2.00 15.00 J. D.Thompson CarnationCo. JOLIET, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS and 2>^-in. pot plants. A postal will bring you our descriptive list of the 130 best 'Mums to grow this season. It will pay you well. Oct. Frost, Maker, Patty, Winter Cheer, Chrysolora, Naomah, Smith's Sensation, Mrs. Heyward, Ramapo, etc.. Rooted Cuttings, S2.50 per 100. Pink Gem, Rooted Cut- 1000. For 2K-ln. GOOD. SOFT CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— The following varieties ready for imme- diate shipment: Pink — Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Enpiehard, Maud Dean, Patty, Ivory. White — Sm th's Advance, Mrs. Weeks. White Bonnaffon, T. Eaton, White Jones. Yellow— Golden Glow, Josephine, Yellow Jones, Major Bonnaffon, Roman Gold, Mrs. Duckham. S1.50 per 100, S12.00 per 1000. White— Chas. Razer, 82.00 per 100; White Chadwick, S3.00 per 100. 10 good varieties Pompons, S1.50 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D, 7, Van Antwerp Road, Schenectady, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Smith's Advance, Gold- en Glow, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Dr. Engue- hard, 2M-in. pots, 820.00 per 1000, S2.50 per 100. Pine Grove Floral Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, STOaUFORSALE CHRTSANTHEMXTMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS Early WHITE— Chas. Raier, Ivory, MUe. Ariel te Dubois, October Frost, Polly Rose, Smith's Ad- vance, White Gloria. YELLOW— Chrysolora, Donatello. Monrovia, October Frost. PINK— Pacific Supreme, Unaka. Midseason and Late Roman Gold, Yellow Eaton. PINK— Adonb, Helen Frick, Dr. Enguehard. Price: 2W-\a. pots, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.80 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Antique (Bronze Enguehardi, Chadwick Su- preme, December Gem, Golden Wedding, Harvard, Hirondale. Nagoya, Ramapo, Pink Gem. Mrs. B. E. Hayward, Alice Byron, Dick Witterstaetter. Price: 2Ji-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings. $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. 1913 INTRODUCTIONS— Golden Robin, Lu- cile, Quinlan, Mary E. Meyer. Price: 2>i-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100. STANDARD POMPONS— BaBy, Baby Mar- guerite, Clorinda, Diana, Helen Newberry, Iva Julie Lagravere, Klondike, La Purite, Lula, Minta, Quinola, Zenobia. Price: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. STANDARD ANEMONES— Alpine Glow, Bea- trice Asmus, Bessie Flight, Uda Thomas, Mary Colladay, Katherine Simmons, Mrs. August Knab. Price: 2 ji-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. STANDARD SINGLES— Anna, Arlee, Qea. Hilda Wells, Ladysmith, Minnesota. Rob Roy 2)i-in. pots. 60c. per 10, $4.00 ] 1 Cutt' "" -" Rooted Cuttings. $3.50 per 100, $30. ELMER D. SMITH & GO I per 1000 . Adrian, Mich. 200.000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS In 45 best Commercial Varieties In clean and well rooted Cuttings. Price, $2.00 SlOO, or $15.00 per 1000, except as noted. WHITE— Early: Estella, Polly Rose, Early Snow, Smith's Advance, Oct. Frost. Midseason^ C. Touset, Ivory, Alice Byron, Miss Clay Frick. Late: White BonnafTon, Silver Wedding, Pres. Taft, White Dean. YELLOW— Midseason: Monrovia, Robt. Halli- day. Yellow Ivory. Late: Mai. Bonnaffon, Yellow Jones, Golden Eagle, W. H. Lincoln, Mrs. Huriey and Cremo. PINK— Early: Unaka, Pacific Supreme. Mid- season: Rosiere, Gloria, Pink Ivory, Gloire Pacific. Late: Wm. Duckham, Minnie Bailey, Maud Dean, Pres. Roosevelt, Patty, J. Rosette, Black Hawk 100 1000 Alice Salomon. White. Midseason .. $7.00 Ramapo. Yellow. Oct. 25 5.00 Smith's Sensation. Camois Pink 5.00 White Chadwick. Late 3.00 25.00 Yellow Chadwick 3.00 25.00 Chrysolora. Yellow. Oct 3.00 25.00 Tim. Eaton. White. Late 3.00 25.00 Lynnwood Hall. White. Late 3.00 25.00 Yellow Eaton. Late 2.50 20.00 Chas. Razer. White. Early 2.50 20.00 BEIVJ.COINiXELL, Plorist. MerchantviUe, N. J. STRONG ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT- TINGS— 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. Opah, Pacific Supreme, Die $10.00 per 1000; President Taft, Wm. Duckham, Golden Age, Yellow Bwinaf- fon, Robt. Halliday, October FnMt. Minnie Baily, IJic.. $12.50 per 1000; White Bonnaffon. Mad. J. Nonin, Maud Dean. Early Snow. Alice Byron, Dr. Enguehard, Black Hawk, Cullingfordii, 2c., $15.00 per 1000; Chryaolora, 2>4c., $20.00 per 1000; Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, 3c., $25.00 per 1000. About 20 other good varietie». Terms: John B. Tanguy, We«t Grove. Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Polly and plants from soil, leading market sorts. Apple Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings 100 1000 Smith's Advance $1.60 $12.60 Polly Rose 1.50 12.50 Unaka 1.60 12.60 Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Robt. HaUiday 1.60 12.60 Alice Byron 1.60 12.60 Roman Gold 1.50 12.60 Bonnaffon 1.60 12.50 Pacific Supreme 1.60 12.60 Ramapo 3,00 20.00 Cash with order, please. FLORAL HILL GARDENS, G. F. Ncipp, Prop. CHATHAM, N. J White Frick, Cullingfordii, Harvard, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Chrysolora, Nagoya, Alice Byron, Diana, SIO.OO per 1000; 2W-in. pots, 820.00 per 1000. Also 500 White Perfection, 500 White En- 2000 Pink and 2000 Rose-pink En- CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100, Touset, Oct. Frost, Rose, Pacific, Smith's Advance, Lincoln, ^rOCKFORSALE^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS 6600 Yellow Bonnaffon. 2500 White Bonnaffon. $15.00 per 1000. 500 Chrysolora. 700 Chas. Razer 350 Unaka 250 Roman Gold. Ready for shipment, out of 2H in. pots $22.00 per 1000. 5000 Yellow Bonnaffon. 2500 White Bonnaffon. 600 Unaka. 250 Roman Gold. Cash or references. WORCESTER CONSERVATORIES, Worcester, Mass. STANDARD VARIETIES Our Selection I I I S3.00 per 100; S20.00 per 1000. POMPONS Sixty varieties. While they last 1 $25.00 per 1000. SINGLES Largest collection m the world Over seventy varieties to select from 1 $40.00 per 1000 POT VARIETIES " The Caprice Family " which we introduced to the trade All Colors 1 Our Selection. $40.00 per 1000 CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. 300,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS— In 56 best _ _ commercial varieties, listed in order as they n. well-rooted Cuttings. $15.00 per ■ ■ $20.00 and $25.00; See my Canna STOCK FOR SALE :on, wmtmat S.'M^V^cha BOSTON FERNS— 6-in. pots, fine, full plants prepaid, 60c. each; 2-in., S4.00 per 100. Whit- ■"-m. 2-m. pots, $5.00 per 100. Runners of Bos- , Whitman!, etc.. mised. $10.00 per 1000. Only No orders less than $2.00 accepted. s & Co., Gretna, La. FERNS IN FLATS— Now ready for deli Prici' on°FSr bulS F. W. O. Schmitz, l...^„..^ „ „„„ ... .. FERNS — Boston, Scotti and Roosevelt. See mv ifsT.rSeT/oTc'i'.',!- '*''"•"'■ '™'°-'' ^ leerfully g g Bay, N. 1000 for most; some :. and 30 varieties best hardy 'Mun- advertisement. Benj. Connell, Florist, GUERNSEY FREESIA BULBS-1 ,000,000 Re- fracta and Leichtlini, 1st size, 83.00 per 1000; 2d sire, 82.00; 3d size, 81.00. Cash. References' GERANIUMS TO MAKE ROOM ,„ C. & F. MERKEL, Uhland St. & Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, N. J. GERANIUMS— 1000 Beaute Poltevine, out or4-in pots, in bud and bloom, nice, stocky p'lants. S8.00 Cash. Mamaroncck k, N. " GERANIUMS— Poitevine.. Mrs: Hill, Snow ai^I "" '1 budded, $6.00 and . Brook- Fred Frank, Flo CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Nice, healthy plants, GERANIUMS— Nu from 2)i-in. pots, in the following varieties: POts, S7.50 per White and Pink Ivory, Mrs. J. Jones, and Maud Sons, 233d St. an. Dean, $15.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings of above York City, varieties, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. W F. Lauch, 119 Elm St., Waverly. N. Y. GERANIUMS— Mn 3M-in., 84.00 per : Trenton, N. J. GERANIUMS— Standard v, per 100; 2K-in., S2.50 per 1 Greenhouses, Lebanon, Pa. Wall St., Trenton, N. J. COLEUS— Victoria, red and yellow; Verschaffeltii; Golden Beddcr, Speciosa. yellow, compact growth; Shylock, dark red; 2J.2-in., $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS-^000 S. vine, 3-in., 5c. Geo. N. H. . Wall St., Trento COLEUS— Stocky plants, 2J4-in. pot, $3.00 per 100. Samuel Cockburn & Sons, 233d St. and Verio Ave. (Bronx), New York City. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEAS— French Hydrangeas, Avalanche Mme. E. Mouillere, Mont Rose, Bouquet Rose^ La Lorraine, Mousselline. 2''4-in. pots, S5.00 pel '"" Cash, please. J. H. Fiesser, 709 Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. Utica, N. Y. HYDRANGEAS— In pots and tubs, $1.50-$3.50 each. Large specimens, $5.00-$7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. CYCLAMENS CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM— In 5 standard varieties; well-grown plants from 2J^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Paul Mader, East Stroudsburg, Pa. ?i^ CYCLAMEN— Best German : colors, out of 2Jf-in. pots, i 85.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. JERUSALEM CHERRIES g plants. JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Strc CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS— See my advertise- ment, page 1437. Roman J. Irwin, 71 W. 23d St., New York Citv. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS— Having finished planting Dahlias for cut flowers, have about S to 10,000 Sylvia left, all good sprouted stock; the best paying Dahlia for cutting to date; have also 1500 C. Duer on hand, while they last, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; can furnish small lots of aboui _ All cash. Mannetto Hill Nu Prop., Hicksville, N. Y. i.00-$7.50 each Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- LOBELIAS LOBELIAS— Crystal Palace, twice transplanted. 75c. per 100. Rcinhold Undritz, Florist and Gardener, ISS Greenlcaf Ave., West New Brighton, 10 kinds at this c NASTURTIUMS DRACXNAS Trenton, N. J. DRACAENA INDIVISA per 100; "7 m., SSO.'oO ' p Florist, Brookside, Readini per 100. Fred. Frank, Continued to Nest Column Continued to Next Column Continued to Next Column Continued to Next Page 1464 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE THREE NEW NEPHROLEPIS SEEDLINGS— B. M. Wichers, Gretna. Louisiana; 50,000 plants and Runners, ready bow. 2,-in.r 25c. each,-S15.00 per 100: 3-in.. 30c. each; 4-in., 40c. each; 6-in., 60c. each; 8-in., Sl.OD each; 10-in., S2.00 each. AH full g'ants. Runners: S30.00 per 1000, $4.00 per 100. . M. Wichers & Co.. Gretna. La. PANDAOTTS PANDANUS VEITCHII— Well-colored, 6-in. pots. 50c. B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. PEONIES PEONIES— Choice varieties. Send for list. J. F. Rosenfield, Benson P. P., Omaha, Neb. PALMS PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— Fine large plants, «7.50-$35.00 each. JuUus Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N.J. PETUNIAS PETUNIAS— Large, double, mixed, in bud and bloom, 3 to 4 branches, 4-in., $5.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. 3000 PETUNIAS— Rosy Morn, in bud and bloom, SS2.00 per 100. Cash. E. D. Cribbs, 119 Skokie Ave., Highland Park, 111. PYRETHBUM PYRETHRUMS— Yellow foliage for border. 75c. per 100. Reinhold Undritz, Florist and Gar- dener, 188 Greenlcaf Ave., West New Brighton, . S. I., N. Y. PYRETHRUM— (Golden Feather), fine, bushy, well colored, 2H-in.. S2.00 per 100. C. Ribsam, 31 Wall St., Trenton, N. J. . ROSES ROSE PLANTS. Own Root Stock 21^-in. 3-in. 100 1000 100 1000 Killamey Brilliant S30.00 S250 Prince d'Arenburg 30.00 250 S32.50 S275 Ophelia 30.00 250 Fire Flame 12.00 100 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 10.00 90 12.00 100 Killamey Queen 7.50 60 Radiance 7.50 60 10.00 90 Hillingdon 7.50 60 10.00 90 Sunburst 12.00 100 White Killamey 7.00 55 8.00 70 Double White Killamey.. 7.50 60 Pink KHlaraey 7.00 55 8.00 70 Double Pink Killamey. . . 7.50 60 Maryland 7.50 65 10.00 90 Richmond 7.00 55 10.00 90 Kaiserin 7.50 60 10.00 90 Milady 7.50 60 10.00 90 Mrs. Aaron Ward 7.50 60 Taft.... 7.60 60 10.00 90 Jonkheer J. L. Mock 9.00 80 12.00 100 Cecil Brunner (Sweet- heart) 12.00 100 Brides & Maids 7.50 60 American Beauty 8.00 75 10.00 90 Whites Pink Cochet.... 6.00 50 GRAFTED STOCK 2>4-in. 3-in. 100 1000 100 1000 Killamey Brilliant S35.00 S300 Prince d'Arenbure 30.00 250 S35.00 S300 Mrs. Chas. Russdl 17.50 150 Fire Flame 17.50 150 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 17.50 150 Radiance 12.50 120 Hillingdon 12.50 120 17.50 150 White Killamey 12.50 120 15.00 125 Pink Killamey 12.50 120 15.00 125 Maryland 12.50 120 17.50 150 Richmond 12.50 120 15.00 125 Kaiserin 12.60 120 Milady 12.50 120 17.50 140 Cecil Bmnner 15.00 126 17.60 Special price on large quantities; quality guaranteed S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Philadelphia, Pa. American Beauty =Plants= We have 20,000 Nice clean American Beauty Plants from 2J^-inch pots, which we offer for immediate delivery, at $7.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Cash. Briarcllfl Greenhouses Scarborough-on-Hudson, N. Y. ROSES — Richmond, Lady Hillingdon and Mrs. Taft, in 2 and 3-in. pots. Make an offer. Flushing Rose Gardens, 69 Golden Ave., Flushing, N. Y. POT GROWN ROSES— H. P. and H. T.,:from 5 in. pots, S20.00 per 100. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. " ROSES— Pink Killamey, 2}4-m. pots, S40.00 per 1000. American Beauty, 3-in. pots, S75.00 per 1000. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE SALVIA BONFIRE— 3H-in. pots, well branched per 1000; 2}i-in. pots, S15.00 per 1000 ve Floral Corp.,35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass 1000. C. Ribsam, 3l"Wali St., Trenton, N. J. SALVIA — Splendens and Zurich, 4 in., i SNAPDRAGONS THERE are so many Silv. Tlfe°"rigi'n price redu G. S. Ramsburg, Somersworti Jay ad- h.N. H. SNAPDRAGONS— SCrer Pink. 25i-hi. rtock, good and Itrong. $4.00 per 100; t3S 00 per 1000 Immediate delivery. White Broa., Medina, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS— 10.000 Rooted Cuttings Silver Pink, Yellow and White, »2.00 per 100, »15,00 per 1000. Wm. Swayne. Kennett Sq.. P«, SW1BET ALYSSUMS S.WEET ALYSSUMS— Transplanted plants, 50c. per 100. Pot grown plants, S2.00 per 100. Reinhold Undritz, Florist and Gardener, 188 Green- leaf Ave.. West New Brighton. S. 1., N. Y. VERBENAS— 2M-!n- POts, stocky plants, mam- moth flowering, S20.00 per 1000. Pine Grove Floral Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass. 25,000 VINCA VARIEGATA— 2Ji-in. Fall struck, from eyes and ground, 32.25 per 100, 520.00 per Dobbs & Son, Aubu MISCEI.I,ANEOPS SURPLUS STOCK Following.list may be depended upon for qualit Stock offered is in thrifty growing condition. Brandy wine. • Fine bronze leaf; red flower. -Burbank. Large yellow. Alphonse BouvTer. Tall red. Brilliancy. Dwarf yellow. Duke of Marlborough. Darkest red. Feuermeer. Bright red. Flamingo. Dark red. Pillar of Fire. Tall, bright red. ROSES. _2-in. stock, late propagated; soft and Lacfy HllS'ngdon. S4.00 per 100. Perle des Jardins. S3.00 per 100. Sunburst."^ S6.00 per 100. Miladv. S7.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Young stock, in 2J<-in. pots. A good chance to stock up.J S. A-lNutt,[S2.50 per 82.50 per 100. AGATHEA Coelestis (Blue Daisy). S3.C 100. per SMILAX. 2-in., S2.60 per 100. ACH YRANTHES • Herbstii. Dwarf; brightest red. S3.00 per 100. ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2-in., S2.50 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. bis plants, SIO.OO per 100. Salvia, Bonfire, Zurich and Splendens, 3 m., S4.00 per 100, S30.00 per 1000. Heliotrope, Snapdragons, Sal- piglossis. Asters, Petunias and iots of others, S2.(K) per 100, S15.00 per 1000. GEORGE DAVIES Ridgefleld, Conn. Jeanne Nonin, pink, yellow and red Pompons, 312.50 per 1000; from coldframe, 526.00 per 1000. 290 Ivies, 4 in., SIO.OO per 100; 826.00 for the lot. 500 Geraniums, assorted, S5.00 per 100. Asters, Late Branching, assorted, SIO.OO per 1000. Cash with order. A. K Johnson, Spring- ficld Gardens, L. I., N. Y. SALVIAS— Out of 2 j^ in., S2.00 per 100. Vincas, 4 in., SIO.OO per 100. Chrysanthemums, out of 21/^ in., strong plants, 2c. and 3c Send for list. Cash with order. Mrs. W. Rummler, 22 Broad St., Carlstadt, N. J. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE ]VIISCEEI,ANEOirS d. White Wonder, 2J^-i N.Y. VINCA— Variegated; strong plants, 2l^-i S3.00 per 100; from 3-in. pots, S5.00 i 3H-in. pots, S8.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, 81 100. Carnations, White Wonder, fror 33..50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. S. G. Benjamin, FishkiU, N. Y. 3.00 per IVIES CHEAP— Large Ivies, from 4-in. pots. S80.00 per 1000; Canna Austria, S6.00 per 100; Coleus. $20.00 per 1000; Kudzu Vines, from 2-in. pots, $30.00 per 1000; H. P. and H. T. Roses, from •"- The Elizabeth Nursery Elizabeth, N. J. 1000 MIXED CANNAS— Best only. 1500 Salvia Splendens, out of 4-in. pots. The best offer ' ' ' •"" all. Cash, please. W. them by the 100 hgen, Jr., Hudson Heights, N. j. CABBAGE PLANTS— Copenhagen Market, Sum- mer Ballhead, Sl.OO per 1000. Dahlias, Sylv SIO.OO per ' . " n . „ , J. R. Benjamin, Calverton, L. balance 1000 ROSE GERANIUMS— 2^4-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 2.in.. $2.00 per 100. Sunny Side Greenhouses, R. F. D. 7, Schenectady. .°"ih?lfy,"! Florist, Tuckahoe, N. Y VEGETABLE PLANTS , SWEET POTATO PLANTS— All the leading yellow varieties, including Yellow Nansemond, Up Rivers, Big Stem Jersey, Early Golden and dy, SI.OU per lOUO; f Packed right and [ Tomatoes, $3.50. 600 at 1000 plants are grown in the open, hardy and first class m every respect. Cash, please. Lester's Plant Farm, Plainville, Conn. 2000 EGG PLANTS— From 2H-in. pots left. As good as you ever saw; to close out, 2J.^ 1.50 2.00 2.50 Gash with order from new customei«. Goods will be forwarded by express, F. O. B. New York. A Day Book and a Ledger added to either of above for $1.75 additional. Please Read This Before You Order Write plainly and send "copy" for each article wanted. Noteheads will be furnished in smooth writing paper with ruled Iin«3 Linen paper, ruled or un- ruled, can be had instead if so ordered. Day Book and Ledger are large enough for or- dinary purposes. Ledger is indexed and will bold At Extra Cost. — Special designs, trade marks etc.. engraved to order. A rose, violet, or other flower can be printed on your letterheads and bill- heads, plain or in color, to order. ^ The quality of all the above work, at the price charged, is guaranteed to be away ahead of that used by the majority of florists in the smaller towns. A.T.DeLaMarePlg.&Pub.Co.y!L Publishers "TAe Ftortsts' EjcchangM** Diseases of Beans The blight and anthracnose of garden and field Beans caused a loss in Michi- gan alone estimated at $2,000,000 or 20 per cent, of the crop of 1913. This State does not stand alone for similar condi- tions obtain in other Bean-growing sec- tions. It is becoming more difficult each year to secure Bean seed free from one or both of these diseases. Bean anthrac- nose is caused by a fungus which attacks the stems, leaves, pods and seeds of the plants. In severe cases the pods may be entirely covered by the sores and produce no seed. In other cases the fungus pene- trates the pods and enters the seed, caus- ing dark, sunken specks or spots. In these diseased seed as well as in the refuse from diseased plants the fungus is propagated from season to season. The Bean blight differs from, anthracnose in several ways and is caused by a bac- terial organism. Both diseases cause serious losses in the snap Bean trade. Diseased pods are unmarketable and must be sorted out. If but a few slighUy spotted pods are packed in a basket, the disease may spread during shipment, causing additional loss and necessitating extra sorting before the Beans can be sold to the consumer. In the seed Bean trade all Beans must be hand picked to get out- the discolored diseased seeds. From 15 to 30 per cent, of diseased Beans are frequently sorted out, involv- ing heavy loss, as well as the cost of sorting. Diseased Beans used for seed usually give a poor stand and result in the production of a badly diseased crop. CONTBOL MeASUEES It has been conclusively demonstrated that anthracnose can be avoided by a careful system of seed selection. Save seed from perfectly healthy pods, se- lected with great care for entire ab- sence of spotting. Carefully keep them away from diseased pods, shell by hand to avoid reinfection, and plant on clean land. Pull and burn any plants show- ing disease. By planting the seed thus secured enough disease-free seed can be secured to plant the whole crop. In the absence of such disease-free seed (1) secure for planting, seed having the least possible amount of disease, as shown by actual examination; (2) all seed should be hand-picked and no seed showing the slightest discoloration should be planted; (3) practice crop rotation, never plant Beans on land where the same crop grew (the previous season; (4) do not cultivate or walk through the Bean field or pick Beans while wet with dew or rain. If the disease is present it is then easily spread from one part of the field to another. The Bean blight is more difficult to control than anthracnose, but the same methods will give the best results at present available. Good Rapeseed Crops Advance sales of Rapeseed (Brassica Napus) lack activity owing to news that the outlook is favorable generally for Rapeseed crops in Europe. It is be- lieved, however, that shipments from India will be less than last year, which Willi probably affedt the local market later. In Normandy the prospects are for an average crop. Plants have been suffering from dryness, but lately rains have begun. A few sales are being made at $7.62 per 220.4 pounds — Selne-Inferi- eure ; and $7.82 per 220.4 pounds— Eure. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is th« only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and thl« feature means that a reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Car- nations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertisements In addition to the regular display adver- tisements, and with no extra cost ex- cept to us. Can you think of a better ad- vertising service than this? Rustic Hexagon Hanging Baskets 10-in...f 13.00 perdoz 12-in... 16 00 " 15-in... 21.00 " 18-in... 26.00 " Bamboo Square Hanging Baskets $0.85 each Cane, Cone-Shaped, Open Woik Hanging Baskets $15.00 per doz. Perfect Drainage Attach- addltional.' Wire Hanging Baskets 8-in. . . .$1.35 per doz. 10-in.... 1.50 " 12-m.... 2.00 ■■ 15-in.... 2.50 " 18-in. . . . 4.50 Bamboo Hexagon Hanging Baskets $12.00 per doz. Cane,Cone-Sbaped, Close Work Hanging Baskets $18.00 per doz. Perfect Drainage Attach- ment on above, 15c. additional. Cable Iron Hanging Baskets, Metal Liners. ..$1.65 each Flat Iron Hanging Baskets, Metal Liners. .... 1.85 each We would call your attention to our New Hexagon Rustic Hanging Basket, -which is much stronger and more durable than the old Bowl-Shaped Basket. Also to our Perfect Drainage Baskets, which keep the soil in perfectly healthy condition; no stagnant water need accu- mulate in the bottom of the basket, as it can easily be drained by our method. PATENT APPLIED FOR REED & KELLER 122 WEST 25thrSTREET, NEW YORK CITY Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds of Florists' Supplies The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports ; Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Corrtpi«t« Catalogue IGOE BROS. 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Eschimge Huckleberry foliage $2.50 per case Fancy Ferns $1.50 per 1000 Daggers 1.25 per 1000 Natural and Perpetuated Moss £. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Give credit wbere credit \b due — Mention Exchange PLAIN CARDS A Rood quality for Florists' use. No. 88 - - - per^SOO $0.50 per 1000 $0.85 No. 55 - - - - •• •■ .75 ■• " 1.25 Wholesale Florist ST. LOUIS, MO. Write tbem ; I advt. In the Escha Landscape Gardening Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable for those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. F. E., Springfield, Mass. advt. > Exchange fadeless Green Sheet Moss At J1.50 per bag, Ave bushel bags; this is for June delivery. Write for free sample. My Moss is tlie best Ihat can be had. H. W. ARMES, Florist WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000. $1.75: 50.000. $7 JO Manufactured by W.J. CO WEE, Berlin, N.Y. win help all around i J'-^obai^ca Fruits S» Vegetables Under Glass WM. TURNER. Price $5.00 A.. T. De La Mare Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd 2 to S Dukno StTMt. New York 1466 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORIST SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA COMMENCEMENT BASKETS Our styles are most distinctive and attractive OUR WEDDING ACCESSORIES are the most comprehensive line offered m this country O^ir Silent Salesman is full of helpful hints to boost your business— look it over H. BAYEttSPORFER & CO., 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Write tbem you read t NEW CROP FANCY FERNS, Sioopenooo DAGGER FERNS, Si.oopenooo Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for all decorations; made fresh daily from the woods. 4c., Sc, and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Green and Bronze, S3.50 per lOO"- GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.50 per case of 10,000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. ■ - PINE, by the lb., 8c.; fine quality. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-lb cases, $5.00. I BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.60 per case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. PARTRIDGE BERRIES. Only 10c. per of 60! Try All Kindt < Crowl Fern Co. MILLINCTON. MASS. Wire Hanging BasRets PLAIN TOP 10-inch *l-25 12-inch ISO 14.inch 2.50 16-inch 2-70 18-inch 5.00 SCROLL TOP , _ 10-inch $150 12-mch 1-75 14-inch 2.75 lS::::::::::::::::::::a:SS OEOROE B. HART Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flower,. Plants and Florists' Suppbes 47-51 Stone Street, ROCHESTER, N. Y The Kervan Co WHOLESALE 119 West 28th St. NEW YORK ALL DECORATING EVERGREENS-^. Southern WUd. ^'^'^^-■' ^^-^^.^^"cl'^C^S!. and Boj Wood order, all kinds Fancy and Damer Ferns, Green and Bronze Galax and Leucothoe Sprays, Sphagnum, Dry, Green, Sheet, Lump and Spanish Mosses. Painted Palmetto, Dyed Sheet Moss, Cocoa Fibre, Birch and Cork Barks, etc. All Decorating Material in Season. I Eichange GIBBONS, THE SMILAX MAN, RED LEVEL, ALA. ' DELIVERED PRICES HUOKI-EBERRY BRANCHES, $3.00 per case. ^^^/kR^^^^NS^ Wp^JoOO I SIe"JlE^?iK 2Sc."eac^ SllSlS'M,T5.?SVeA%Ibs. 1 Wf"^ f!^^,^f^'f-lr'^'"- MA01NW1.1 ^^^ .^^ ^^^^^ j^^ ^„ ^^^^ f,^3h f,„n, the woods. „-, u,-H,w It In the Exchange CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDSFOLDINGBOXCO PH1LADELPHIA>__PA^ I Aumer,Dierks&Arenwald 4 West 281h St., NEW YORK CITY Phone 8306 Madison Square Novelties, Fancy Baskets and Everlasting Wreaths 1 Write them yoa read this adrt. In the Bxchanje m^^m wish to Impress upon our readers that estions intended for this department >ear the name of the sender, not necessa- • publication, but as a guarantee of good We will endeavor to answer all ques- IDENTIFICATION OF PLANTS When sending specimens for names, respondents should send some lower : of herbaceous plants, as well as upper and of all plants, flowers and seed v( If possible, in addition to this, Isabel Elevator and Holder. — Where can I obtain a counter or pot device for elevating a card on a wire support (or na ' .... N., Pa. leading seedsmi probably nd for elevating name^ the Just write them for ,, _..d they will send you literature describing this _; a representation of it, and also give price. Names of Plants.— (J. W. G., Nyack, N. T.). — Exochorda grandiflora, the Pearl Bush. (O. B., N. J.).— So far as we are able to identify the specimen submitted, it is the variegated Box- leaved form of Privet, Ligustrum buxi- folia glaucum albo-marginatum. Growing Aspara^ns. — I have Aspara- gus plamosus and A. Sprengeri solid beds. The plants are over years old. Is young stock out of 2%i pots better to grow for Fall and Wi ter? Which is the best method— sol beds or benches about ISin. deep? W. H., Mass. house, rather l another seas torn of the best grow< beds and benches are is inclined to the use 'i proper drainage is pri lleves that less labor is needed for way, though it is easie grown Asparagus. Best Condition of Carnations liiftlng.- through from the field preparatory to planting is wet. or is it best to do so wl ground is dry? advanced that soil if ter very hard and ., field Is very soil will all drop from the roots of the Carnation, if lifted at that time. liquid Fertilizers. — Please advise how to use liquid fertilizer on Asters (Queen of Market and Royal) planted 1ft. apart in rows, and Gladiolus America 4in. apart in rows in fair light garden soil with not much humus, all in good growing condition. Should they commence to bloom in four or five weeks? Skinner piping is used to irri- gate. No animal manure here. Please also advise how much potash, nitrate of soda and acid phosphate to use to ten quarts of water. How many feet of row should that fertilize? How many applications? How often to apply? We do not mind expense of applying with a sprinkling pot if it will give results and the blooms will stand shipping. Which is best, potash, sulphate or muri- atic?—C. W. B., N. Y. — If you can possibly obtain clean cow manure, use a bushel of this solid manure to 100 gallons of water. One part of soot to ten parts of the man- ure may be used in this mixture. The mixture should be allowed to stand two days, and be stirred occa- nd only the clear liquid, not .„_ 3nt used. In case of out-of- door plants, it can be applied twice each week, preferably when the soil is already wet, and during a sunny day. The following formula has been given for a liquid fertilizer made of chemi- cals, for quick results: 601bs. of nitrate of soda, 251bs. of nitrate of potash, and 14Ibs. of phosphate of ammonia, or 601bs., 301bs. and 201bs. respectively, where a less rapid but firmer growth is desired. Mix and use Vjlb. of the above in 100 gals, of water to each 2000 sq. ft. of surface every five days. sionally. heard the theory tared, and in d( pression, however better to lift then wet, as It seems t the shock better know what is con — E. F. W., Va. would be ground is ould stand course would be best, field where the Carna- 3 been wet by a . _ depth to which the Carnation penetrate or deeper, the ground lext day will be well tempered BINKS (viewing his pet production): "You've 'ad quassia chips, fertilizer, bone dust, soot, and that's the best you can do! After this you can take your chance with the rest!" — From Punch Profit in Wood Lots. — The New York State College of Forestry at Syra- ense is carrying on work in several parts of the State with a view of making the farmers' woodlots financially more profit- able. Too often woodlot owners sell the timber growth of a century to the first bidder for a trifle. June 13, 1914. The Florists' Exchange 1467 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Boston-HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.Ma$$. Low Special Price BOXES 18 X 5x3... .$1.50 21 X 5x3M. . 1.65 24x 5x3^. . 2.15 28x 5x3M. . 2.65 21 x 8x5... . 2.65 30 X 5x31^. . 2.85 24x 8x5 .. . 3.00 Manila 28x 8x5 30x 8x5 36x 8x5 30x12x6 36x14x6 36x12x6 Per 100 .13.30 . 4.00 . 5.00 . 5.80 . 7.00 . 6.85 BOUQUET BOXES Pel 100 19 x 9 X 8 Manila .$4.75 19 X 9 X 8. . . .Mist Gray 5.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x16x7... $6.00 18x18x8... 6.0C 20x20x9... 7.00 22x22x9.... 8.00 VIOLET BOXES Per 100 8 x5x3...$1.60 9J^x6x4... 1.90 10 x7x6 ... 2.50 12 x8x7... 3.00 Low Special Price CYCAS LEAVES 4x 8incli..$1.50 8xl2incli.. 2.00 12x16 inch.. 2.50 16x20 inch.. 3.00 20x24 inch.. 3.50 Imported Per 100 24x28 inch. $4.50 28x32 inch.. 5.50 32x36 inch .. 6.50 36x40hich .. 7.50 These prices are to last for a short time. BUY NOW Low Special Price Green FOIL Violet 16c. per pound TIN FOIL 9c. per pound $8.50 per 100 pounds Low Special Price BRONZE MAGNOLIA $1.50 per basket GREEN MAGNOLIA $1.50 per carton SPECIAL SOUTHERN SMILAX $6.00 per case Fine quality Leucothoe sprogs $1.00 per 100 $7.50 per 1000 PRINTING— 300 or over, one copy, one color ink-NO CHARGE. In order to secure these low prices, please mention this ad. NEW CROP Fancy and Dagger FERNS $1.50 per 1000 SPECIAI. Bronze GALAX Green Selected $1.00 per 1000. $Z.S0 per 10.000 $PnA¥NlM''MO$$ Large bale $2.00 Fine quaUty— ORDER NOW HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2WINTHR0P SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORIST SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Boston, Mass. Unknovrn customers please i^ give reference, or cash with order. Write them yoo re*d thia advt. Id the Exeban Knight & Struck Co., Whitestone Ave., Flushing, L. I., and 1 Madison Ave., N. Y. A delightful afternoon was spent by a representative of The Exchange re- cently in the greenhouses and among the frames and in the fields at "Heather- home," the propeHty of Knight & Struck Co., at Flushing, L. I., in company with H. D. Darlington, the senior member of this company. Mr. Darlington is prob- ably the greatest propagator in this coun- try of Ericas, and also of Acacias, and of not a few other of the not new, but more rarely seen, hardwooded plants. He is a botanist as well as a commercial grower, and sees more in a plant than the dollars which it will bring. He has devoted the best years of his life to the propagation of Ericas and Acacias and oifber hardwooded plants, and a talk with him about these and other plants is a rare treat. This company grows its own stock, and is, therefore, not an importer of these plants, but it is a large importer of many kinds of orchids. Ericas and Acacias About 23 varieties of Ericas and 18 of Acacias are grown at "Heatherhome," and catalogued for sale. Of the Ericas, lE. melanthera, the Christmas flowering variety, is grown in very large numbers, - - - ■ -ii, E. also E. codonoides Veitchii, persolu alba, rosea, and perfecta, E. perspicua, E. translucens and E. cupressiana, the two latter being among the finest Easter flowering species. Much attention is also given to the beautiful hybrid Ericas, such as King Edward VII, Pres. Camot, Felix Faure and Triomphe de Veuclunes. Of the Acacias much attention is paid to growing longifolia, heterophylla, para- doxa, pulchella, Riceana, Baileyana, magnifica, cordata and Drummondii. The rqanner of handling them . by Mr. Darl- ington is very systematic. They are propagated in the early part of the year, and moved out in the Spring into the frames. This company has 28 of these frames, each 125ft.x6ft. The later built ones are of concrete, and all of these are piped and can be heated by steam when necessary. The plants are grown on in these frames till the next Spring, after they are set out in these ; then they are moved out into the field, where they grow till Autumn, and are then moved into the greenhouses again, where they are grown on for Winter and Spring sales, and this round of growing goes on year after year. Other Hardwooded Plants Other hardwooded plants grown at this range are the Boronia elatior. Genis- tas, and such more rarely seen plants as Aotus graeillima, Bauera rubioides, Chorizema cordatum splendens, now again in much favor as a Winter bloom- ing and Easter plant; Coronilla glauca, Calytris tetragona, ^ Callistemon coe- cineus, Diosma ericoides. Epacris palu- dosa, Gnidia pinifolia, Hovea elliptica, Protea mellifera, Pultensea humilis, stricta, and subumbellata. This coippany is now giving much at- tention to growing the true Scotch Heather, Calluna vulgaris; about 23,000 plants of these prepared for this season's business are all sold, and orders for sev- eral thousands are already booked for nes]t season. Of the soft wooded plants, this com- pany grows quite a little bedding stock, including 30,000 Geraniums, also Coleus, Alternantheras, Heliotropes and so forth. Pot grown Dahlias of the newer varieties, especially of the Peony flowered class, are given much attention, and in bulbous stock particular attention is paid to Amaryllis. Flowering Annuals This company has been, of recent years, giving increasing attention to growing flowering annual plants in small pots for ithe private trade ; this year it grew 50,000 pots of these, covering a large variety, and the sale has been very satisfactory. In the houses at this time, about 40,000 Chrysanthemums of the early flowering varielties are growing in small pots, and as soon as the houses are cleared of the Ericas and Acacias and so forth, these mil be planted on the benches, and as they are all early va- rieties they will be out of the way in October and give room for the Ericas and Acacias and so forth which come in from the field. Tens of thousands of Ericas,, Acacias, and Boronias are now being planted out in the fields from the frames, which in turn will soon be filled with the small plants of the same kind from the green- houses. Herbaceous Perennials About two acres of land are devoted now to the growing of the new Cosmos Heatherhome for seeds. Another inno- vation at "Heatherhome" is the begin- ning of the growing, on a large scale, of herbaceous perennials in great variety. For the present, four acres of land are being. used for 'this purpose. The well kept greenhouses, frames, and fields of "Heatherhome." it is ex- pected, will, at a not very distant time, be thrown open in an informal way for inspection by visitors, and later stiU the custom of having a field day may be inaugurated. Powdery Scab of Potatoes A BuiXETiN ON This Subject Has Just Been Issued by the Maine Agbicultueal Experiment Station The discovery of powdery scab in Maine has resulted in the Federal gov- ernment placing a regulatory quarantine on Maine Potatoes. The 1914 crop will be shipped under inspection. Not only for this alone but for his own protection the Maine Potato grower should do every- thing in his power to produce a clean crop this coming season. This does not apply solely to Aroostook County, for while the disease is doubtless rare in other parts of the State very recent dis- coveries Indicate that it is by no means confined to this section. In Bulletin 227, just issued by the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station, an attempt is made to summarize what is known about this disease at the pres- ent time, giving special attention to the economic or practical questions involved. Among the topics discussed are : history and distribution, cause, economic impor- tance of powdery scab, diseases which may be mistaken for it, preventive meas- ures and disinfection. The publication is illustrated with several half-tone re- productions of photographs, showing dif- ferent stages of powdery scab and other diseases which may be confused with it. A copy of Bulletin 227 will be sent to any resident of Maine upon request to Director Chas. D. Woods, Arono, Maine. To non-residents of Jlaine the price is 10 cents, which must be sent in coin or other currency. Postage stamps are not accepted. 468 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists REED & KELLER J^»I«j.lact«r. pLORISTS* SUPPLIES Tn^^ 122 W. 25«h Street NEW YORK i credit 1b dne — Mention Eiebange WIRE DESIGNS of wire we can make GEORGE B. HART, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone St., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Give credit where credit Is due — Mention Exchange Do Not Let The Accounts Owin^ You Remain Longer Unpaid Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, NEW YORK Reclprocltj — Saw it In the Exchange owe credit whereeredltle due— Mention Elchange Florists GreeningPins A well-known t which every up>-to-date florist should use. for fasten- ing Ferns over the mossed design; also for pinning Smilaz, Asparagus, etc., ti sprays. Box containing 1,000, $1.50 Pcr< 5 boxes. S6.25 Wm. Schlatter & Son 422 Main St. Reciprocity — Si Special Ribbon Offer OUR No. 40 SHELL STRIPED SATIN EDGE CHIFFON RIBBON Something new in the ribbon line. All color, 10 yds. to a bolt, Jl.OO per bolt. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. 1310 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Write taiem you read this advt. in the Exchanee New Fancy Ferns MICMIQAIN CIT FLOWER EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Fems 264-266 Randolph St, Detroit, Mich. Reciprocity — Saw It Ik Of Dxebanve Huckleberry Fol^e S2.50 per case Fancy Fems SI .50 per 1000 Dagger Fems 1.25 per 1000 NATURAL AND PERPETUATED MOSSES CALDWELL The Woodsman Co. Everything in Soutbem Evergreens BVBRQRBBtV. >VL,A.BAiV1A. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exehansre RUSSIN & HANFLING FINE STOCK $1.50 per 1000; $14.00 per 10,000 Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please J. F. Vavrous & Sons, Lebanon, Pa. Write them yon read this e In the Eicbaj\ge 134 West 2Sth Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 3053 «dTmporr,^"otWillowandfancyBaskelsforn()rists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES tS- Our Specialtiea Wheat Sheaves and Baskets Olre credit where crei Huckleberry Foliage A Record To Be Prond 01 Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per case. Dagger Ferns W. W. Thompson, Hixon, Ala. t Eixchanse The Florists* HaU Assodatloii has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $283,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER. Saddle River, N. J. Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass WM. TURNER. Price $5.00 A. T. D© I_B Mar© Printing and F>ublishl ng Co., Ltd. 3 to S Duana Str«*t, Wmyr Terk M. RICE CO., THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I: where credit la dne Sterilized Chrysanthemum Soil How the Old SoU Can Be Used a Second Time An interesting and valuable contribu- tion by a practical grower of choice Cbrysanthemum blooms for market, ap- pears in the "Transactions of the Na- tional Chrysanthemum Society," just pub- lished. We quote as follows : "When the 1912 Chrysanthemums were all cut out, a portion of the old soil was put on one side when the stools were shalten out. The variety chosen for the trial was H. W. Thorpe, as it is an uni- formly good cropper. Cuttings were in- serted in ordinary cutting compost on Jan. 25, enough for the whole batch being done. In the middle of March the soil to be sterilized was screened and treated at once, nothing being added. The tem- perature of the soil was raised by' the steam to 212 degrees F., enough' being treated to allow for the final potting. "The first potting into 48's com- menced on March 25, the main batch and the experimental being done very nearly at the same time. The untreated soil consisted of two-parts old Chrysan- themum-soil, two-parts new soil, and one- part Mushroom manure. A difference was very soon noticeable, the plants in the untreated soil getting away a good deal more quickly, but after three or four weeks the others began to catch up, and at the time of the final potting were really looking fresher and greener with larger leaves. Both batches had one feed of a well-known chemical manure. On May 23 the final iwtting coinmenced. "For the untreated ba;tch the compost consisted of ten parts maiden loam, two parts Mushroom manure, and one part burnt ashes ; to this was added in varying proportions, ground hoof, ground chalk, superphosphate, basic slag and soot ; the result being a good, rich, fii-m soil. One 48- pot (with two plants) was put into a No. 12 pot and potted firmly. No difference in the rate of rooting was noticed at this patting; the difference between the root- ing at the first and second pottings in our opinion being entirely due to the soil for the former being freshly steri- lized, and for the latter having been started two months. "After potting, both batches were treated in precisely the same way, re- ceiving at the middle of July and middle of August a liquid feed of stable drain- ings, and the last week of each month a dressing of chemical manure of our own compounding, well mixed with soiL No other feed was given. The plants were allowed to break naturally and grew tremendously, many shoots having to be taken out. Of the treated batch fifty plants were allowed to carry an average of fifteen blooms which all turned out to be very fine stuff, and the remainder were allowed to carry eighteen to twenty- four; the blooms being all of good qual- ity and finishing well. Some plants of J. W. Streeter, the yellow sport of H. W. Thorpe, were treated in the same way, and did equally well, the plant that gained_ the Market Certilicaite, which car- ried sixteen blooms to one plant, being one of them. The first blooms of Thorpe were cut on Oct. 7. "The differences to be noted between the treated and untreated batches were not great, the little there was being in favor of the treated. There the foliage was a little darker, a little bigger, and the plants were 4 inches to 5 inches taller, but the quality of the blooms was about equal. Thomas Stevenson visited us when the Thorpes were in bloom, and thought they were very fine indeed, and the best batches we had on the whole place. We think we had other varieties equally good, but the Thorpes showed the best .lust then. "We are so satisfied with the experi- ment that for the future all the old Chrysanthemum soil we have to spare will be sterilized and mixed with new, saving us probably 100 loads each year. Dr. Russell, of the Hothamsted Exper. Station, informs us that the soil he used this year, that is 1912 soil, will be used for the third time in 1914. We had the opportunity of seeing the same variety -growing at Rothamsted, and - the ' result we obtained was quite borne out by the experiments there." Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society A regular meeting of this society was held Tuesday evening. June 9, Presi- dent Wm. McKay in the chair. Charles D. Stark had on exhibition a table of extra well ^rown plants of Cattleya Eutterton, Rich- rowing nearly all keeping the plants gro- the year round, giving wettci jubu ao freely in Winter as in Summer. The plants shown were imported two years ago and flowered last year a trifle earlier than the present year. Bruce Butter- ton, James Robertson, and Alexander Fraser were appointed by the president to serve at the June show. A silver cup, offered by Joseph S. Manda, awarded to th of the society. An ilver cup by the Stumpp-& Walter Co., N. T., through its representa- tive Walter E. Cook, who was present,- was accepted. Plans for the August show were discussed. This show will be held on the fine grounds of J. J. Van Allan, Wakehurst, or Ochre Point — that is. pro- viding the place is not leased before the date set. ALEXANDER MacLBLL/AN. Oswego, N. Y. Trade here was very heavy, but owing to the unprecedentedly hot weather dur- ing last week, outdoor fiowers were very plentiful — more so, indeed, than has been known for years. Lilac and Tulips were; abundant, which in a measure curtailed the sale of cut flowers by the florists. Still, the sale of Geraniums and most flowering plants was up to expectations, everything being sold out but a few Hy- drangeas. There was no advance in the price of pot plants or flowers, with the ■ e'.TCeption of Carnations which brought $1 a dozen. H. Y. JamesTilIe, N. Y. T. M. Miller reports a very heavy Spring trade. Memorial Day was a ree- ' ord breaker, and he could not supply all the demands made upon him as outdoor flowers were scarce. He "will plant about 10,000 'Mums and has the stock ready as soon as the houses are cleaned out of bedding stock. Salvias are great sellers with him, as are Asters, for which he has , quite a reputation. He is still cutting some good Carnations and will continue to do so for some time. There is a block of Gladioli in the houses that promise ' some good flowers. H. X. t)0VEB, Del. — The Greenhouse Gar- den Products Co., with a capital stock of . $50,000, has been formed to build green- houses and grow products in same. The . incorporators are W. Boyd, W. I. N. , Lofland and'W. F. F. Eofland. The Florists' Exchange 1469 QERANIUMS SH-i ready for SALVIA Splendens. HELIOTROPE. SJ. AGERATUM, Princess PauUi $3.50 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM, LltUe Gem, 2M-mch pots, $2.00 per 100. LOBELIA, Kathleen MaUard. S-in. pots, tS.OO; 2Ji.in., $2.60 per 100. CANNAS, McElnley, Henderson, Vaughan and D. Harum. $5.00 per 100. Coleus. 6 varieties, 2)i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Verbenas. Miied colors, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. E.C. ROGERS - ROSLINDALE, MASS. Give crpdlt whtTP credit Ih dne — Mention ErchaBgc GERANIUMS Double Grant and S. A. Nutt. 4-in., in bud and bloom, 6c.; 3J^-in., 5c.; 5-iu., 15c. and 20c. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPES. 4-in., 6c. SALVIA Bonfire, LOBELIA, VINCA rosea, ACHYRANTHES red, AGER- ATUM. 234-in., 2c. CANNAS. 4-in.; King Humbert, 7c.; A. Bouvier, Chas. Henderson, Flo- rence Vaughan, splendid plants, Sc. ARTHUR CORNELIS, Wenonah, N. J. Geraniums 10,000 GERANIUMS in bud and Woom; Bne plants. S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard, Beaute, La Fa- vorite, Frances Perkins, Marquis de Castellane I John Doyle. 3H i I per 100. ^3H-in.pots. $7.00 Cash with W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Give credit where credit la dne — Mention Eichange GERANIUMS YOU RISK NOTHING If unsatisfactory in any way when received, you the privilege of -'-"'': — ^i'--" "-»■* getting your mone; back or another lot eady every week. wiU h; back a of Geraniums, »10.00 per 1000 for S. A. NUTT, $12.50 per 1000 for RICARD and POITEVINE. ALBERT M. HERR Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS Ricard, Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt. Fine 2-in. stock $15.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER. PA. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange QBR AINIUMS Fiiie3-in. stock in bud and bloom, ready to plant out. Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine and Buchner, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. 2-in. of same, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS AND t}4-\a STOCK Only best commercial varieties. Let me know RUDOLF NAGEL, LANCASTER, PA. Will help all around If you mention the Exchange Middle Atlantic States Albany, N. Y. Our florists are now busy with Deco- rations for June weddings, commence- ment exercises and receptions. The de- mand for bouquets, baskets and cut flow- ers seems to be getting larger every year as our florists are booking orders weeks ahead for the school exercises and recep- tions. Our women's suffrage parade also lielped to make this a busy week as hun- dreds of bouquets were carried and worn. H. G. Byres, North Pearl St., had the order for the Arnold-Chal- mers wedding, the bride carrying a novel bouquet in the form of a sheaf of American Beauty Roses. The tables were decorated witi large mounds of Pink Killamey iRoses and ferns. He also had the decoration at the Hotel Ten Eyck for the graduates of St. Agnes School. One of the features of the deco- rations was a large mass of flowers made up in small bouquets of Valley, which were presented to the guests as favors. The Rosery, Steuben St., had orders for aJl sorts of gardening work, including window boxes. They also were kept busy with funeral work. The sale of bou- quets and cut flowers was very good, espe- dally on Saturday. F. A. Danker, Maiden lane, has a very fine lot of speciimen orchids and Irises displayed in his windows. Mr. Danker also is very busy filling orders for bedding plants and nursery stock at his greenhouses on Central ave. Mr. Danker made a quick trip to New York City over Sunday. Mr. Whittle, of Wbittle & Riggs, Hud- son ave., has overhauled and made some extensive alterations at his greenhouses on Madison ave., formerly owned by his father, Alf. Whittle, who has retired after a great many years' service. John Berberick, Second a^ve., reports one grand season of all sorts of bedding and pot plants, having sold out his emtiTe stock and could have sold d'ouble the quantity if he could have procured the stock. Holmes Bros., Steuben st, and at their greenhouses, had a clean sweep of all bed- ding plants, having thousands before Me- morial Day. They had one of the best day's trade on record and are now pre- paring their greenhouses for 'Mums and early flowering plants for Fall trade. Louis Menand, Rural and Cemetery aves., was compelled to add a new Cadil- lac touring and delivery car to his estab- lishment, owing to the many orders. He reports one of the best Spring seasons for plants of all kinds for cemetery pur- poses he has ever had and had to double his staff of employees. Geo. Price, seedsman, Broadway, re- ports a very good season in Roses and other plants. The retail seed trade also was faiTly good. On account of tihe late season it was late in comiing but was one big rush both in flower and vegetable seeds when it did oome. The F. A. Sherman 'Co., seedsman, Grand and Market sts., reports a very successful market gardeners' trade. The out of town mail trade was very good. Mr. Sherman, who has been in the seed trade for twenty years in Troy and this city expects to carry a full line of flower seeds, bulbs and plants another year. The Broadway Florists, Broadway, are having some very good results from their extensive advertising in this city. They are doubling their orders in all lines of work every month. The Albany Out Flower Exdiange re- ports stock coming in in excellent condi- tion. Roses, Carnations and annuals of all sorts except Valley are somewhat scarce. Prices were not so high, but they managed to clean up. Manager Tracy was highly complimented, while the pa- rade of the Suffragettes passed the Ex- change, on his presenting Mrs. Furger- son, one of our Watervliet florists, with a beautiful bunch of American Beauty Roses. The regular -monthly meeting of the Albany Florists' Club was held at the Cut Flower Exchange on Thursday even- ing, June 4. President Henkes was in the chair. The reports of different com- mittees were read and approved. The fol- lowino- were elected members. A. Tauch and M. Pfordt of Albany, and C. W. "Breem of Troy. John Haggerty and wife sent' a letter of .thanks to the club for the beautifid wedding present sent by GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings From now till October RICARD, POITEVINE,DOYLE.CASTELLANE. PERKINS, VIAUD, NUTT and BUCHNER $10.00 par 1000. Cash witk order. FRED W. RITCHY, Lancaster Pa. Give credit whprecredltlsdne — MentlogEicbange a. Everblooming Delphinium Belladonnu. iLverijjuuimng Hardy Larkspur, 2^-in., $2.50 per 100. Eupatorium Coelestinum. Strong, 3-:n. $5.00 per 100. Ivy, Hardy. 4-in., $3.50 per 100; 2J^-in., $1.75 per 100. Cash witli order, please. A. HIRSCHLEBER, riversiWn. j. 2000 Vincas 1 Out of 3}^-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. QUIDNICKGREENHOUSfS,- QUIDNKK, R. I. (J. H. GUSHING. Prop.) P. O. ANTHONY. R. I. Write them yon read thla advt. Id the Eschange DRACAENAS J.E.FELTHOUSEN 154 Van Vranken Ave, Schenectady, N. Y. Weeping Coleus 2-m. '"w'o . pou. itockii $1.50 per lOa VINCA Variegata. 4.in., 10c.; S-in-'.Sc.; 3-in.. 2e. ENGLISH IVY. 4-iii., 10c. Cash with order, please J. W. C Sealy, Lynbrook, L. L, N. Y. "Write them you read this advt. Id the Exchange 1000 Roses Mrs. Shawyer (own root) 4-inch, $12.50 per 100 1000 English Ivy 4-in., 4 ft. long, very heavy, $12.50 per 100 EMIL LEONHARD & SON CO. 35 North Main Street PORT CHESTER, N. Y. Give credit v 3 due — Mention Exchange the members of the club. The resignation of W. C. Gloeekner from the dub as a member was accepted by a unanimous TOte of the members present. Fred Gold- ring extended an invitation to the club to hold its meeting at his place in Slinger- lands, N. Y., on Thursday evening, July 2. Tlie invitation was accepted with thanks. Thos. Tracey reported that one of our members, Cornelius A. ISullivan, had died and a funeral wreath was or- dered sent by the club. After the meet- ing Chairman L. H. Schaefer, of the en- tertainment committee, invited the mem- bers to some refreshments. L. H. S. Syracuse, N. Y. The past week has been one of con- tinued rush and long hours for all, as the bedding plant season has been at high water mark. The call for Geraniums and Vincas has been the chief item. Salvias and Cannas are also much use ^Tftm -THE IVHOLESiAI-E: 54W. 2a'J'5T. NEW YORK . P-H-1..I..IJ-1 ^^^i^T.»l 1 1.-1 ■■ 1 ■ PEONIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS Prize-WinningSpencer SWEET PEAS LILY OF THE VALLEY and Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens WILLIAM P. FORD WholesaU Florist 107 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Madison Square 5335 Reelproclty — Saw tt Id the Brohapge aNYBODY can sell when flow- ers are selling; but, Mr. Grower, are you getting all you should in these times? Try us! Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Madison Sq. 13-8510 Give credit where credit 1b due — Mention Exchange €uttman & Raynor, inc. A. J. GUTTJ4AN, President Wholesale Florists 102 West 28th Street, New York City 18 Years' Experience. Consignments Solicited Tel. Madison Square. 1912. Write them yon read thU advt. In the Exchapse Cut Pluhosus Sprays Write for prices HENRY V. SHAW, fiiHH: Red Hook, N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw it 1e Alfred H. Langjahr WHOLESALE FLORIST 130 West 28th St. New York Telephones: Madison Square 4626-4627 John Young WHOLESALE FLORIST 53>A/EST28thST. NENV YORK CITY GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholes NEW YORK \A/ILLIAM KESSLER 113 West 28th Street ,336 Jsa"l,uaro NEW YORK Wholesale Florist and Plantsman STEADY SUPPLY OF Choice Lilies, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Carnations, Peonies, Iris, And a general line of Summer Flowers and Novelties not found elsewhere Write them yon read tlilB aflrt. In the Exchange Planting Trees in Cliili The dry hill sMes and mountains back of Chili were once forest covered, we are told, and there are minds at work to get these slopes once again covered. This is a stiff problem but it would appear from a paper contributed by Seiior Salvador Izquierdo, to the ''Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society," London (April, 1914), that good progress toward suc- cess lias been made. Though much of Chili is hot and dry, yet in the center and south of the center rains are regular in Winter, which is from May to Sep- temtrer, giving an average from 13in. to 14in. of water in that region. The rain- fall increases as one advances southward, reaching a ma:simum of 40in. in the city of Valdivia. which may he considered to be in the region of virgin forest. Even on the flat dry lands and princi- pal mountain ranges situated round the valleys or coastal range, if holes are dug more or less deep in the period of the greatest drought of Summer, and espe- cially of Autumn before the first rains, examination shows that the top layers are absolutely dry. At about Sin. down the color of the earth gradually begins to become darker on account of the traces of moisture which it possesses. This darkening in color increases lower down until, at a depth of 14in. to IGin., if you squeeze a handful of earth for a moment and let it fall, on opening the hand you notice a cool sensation, resulting from the evaporation of the trace of moisture which the earth has left upon the skin. It can, therefore, be established without doubt that even in the greatest drought of Summer the soil of the arid hills pos- to the peculiarity which the roots pos- sess oi penetrating downward rapidly in the dry soil, has been the foundation on which they have established a system of planting; and the existence of certain species of trees capable of living In land more or less dry, having organs peculiarly adapted for the purpose, supplies the other necessary qualification for a good result. Among these trees are Eucalyp- tus resinifera, rol)Usta, and globulus, Pinus insignis. Pinaster, and canariensis, also Cupressus macrocarpa and torulosa, with Acacia melanoxylon and dealbata. East, West, North, South— The National Trade Paper Perhaps no better exemplification of our slogan can be found than the fact that although the headquarters of The Flobists' Exchange happen to be in New York City, from which center we receive valuable support, we have never thought it necessary to suggest to our subscribers that they make all theiir pur- chases from that city, to the detriment of valued advertisers located elsewhere. General Trade Notes Fond du Lac, Wis. — A. L. Bush & Co. have announced that their greenhouses will be closed on Sundays at noon dur- ing the Summer months. West Allis, Wis. — Flenry Finger, whose place is in the southern limits of the city, reports that the storm on Sun- day, May 80, damaged his greenhouse and ruined his vegetable garden. Aeekdeen, S. D. — The Strohmeier Flower Store has changed owners, ginning on June 1 Miss Beth Youreman and Mrs. Kronenberger took charge of the establishment as proprietors, Mr. Strohmeier retiring. The name of Stroh- meier's Flower Store will be retained; Miss Youreman was previously con- nected with this store. r TOPEKA, Kansas. — J. L. Pelham of Hutchinson is the new secretary of the State Horticultural Society and will be- gin his duties on July 1. Until that time Walter WeKhouse, Jr., will hold of- fice, as he has been acting as secretary of the society since his father died five weeks ago. Denver, Colo. — A Sweet Pea show - was held in this city on May 30 under ' the auspices of the Denver Post. The contest was open to amateur gardeners in the city and suburbs and was judged by professional florists. Liberal cash prizes were given by the Post, Haines Seed Co., Elitch-Long flower store, and the Elks. Barre, Vt. — G. A. Chedel has bought the plot of land on Park St., formerly conducted by a realty company as a nur- i sery, and will run the business on a small scale. Wallace Hill, who formerly had charge of the nursery, now looks after it for Mr. Chedel. CoBPtrs Cheisti, Tex. — D- E. Curtis, • manager of the new Case de Flores greenhouses, is having greenhouses erected to cover an area of 10,000 sq. ft. Nine tons of glass, all double strength, are being used in tlie construction of the houses. Mr. Curtis wiU handle flowers, bulbs, plants and flower seeds of all . Providence, R. I. — An automobile passing through Carpenter st. two weeks ago became unmanageable and ran against the front of the flower shop owned by Miss Annie P. Peckham, knocking off a corner of the building and loosening bricks and boards under the show window, but, fortunately, failing to break the glass. Baitimore. Md. — Plans for a new building are now being worked out to' replace the old Tiernan residence, at the northeast comer of Charles and Hamil- ton sts. The new building will be occu- pied by E. W. Pierce, florist, and will be two stories high ; in the rear of the store proper will be an elaborate con- servator.?. TELEPHONES— MsdlKui Squsra 167 and 4468 J. K. ALLEN, lOe -W^eST 38th ST^ IVBAV YORK ' BEST MARKET ON 28th ST. ESTABLISHED 1887 Dealer in Cut Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Milady, Mrs. Shawyer and other Roses. Carnations, Orchids and Superb Lily of the Valley. WE WILL BE GLAD TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU Reciprocity— Saw It in the Exchange The Florists' Exchange 1473 Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 30 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephones: 1293-4 Main Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. Give UB a trial. ' EutFlower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street lOOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK toen every Morning at Sis o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent. V. S. DORVAL. Jr. " BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 5-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR, COOGAN BLDG. Open Al IDay. Consignments Solicited. Telephone 830 Madison Square >. Y. Mellis, Pres. Robt. G. WUson. Treas. GREATER NEW YORK FLORIST ASSOCIATION, Inc. 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEORGE W. CRAWBUCK. Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 SUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 10 West 28th St., New York ne 551 Madison Square I of choice flowers solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby Street d.459iMain BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street NEW YORK , Telephones | H^ | Madison Square L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist newest 28tli street, New York Citjr Telephone, 2315 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORIST 15 West 26th Street, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 6946 MADISON SQUARE Reciprocity — Saw It In the Exchange 50UARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ^"^ "ci^Sgror; VALLEY ^'-^O^N^^HAND ' GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. t^VmaI?.' 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Tmendly Charles Schen (^ TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 131 & 133 West 28th Street, New York and Cut Flower Exchange Telephones: 798 & 799 Madison Square JAMES COYLE lager for H. E. Froment WHOLESALE FLORIST 104 West 28tli St., NEW YORK Horace E. Froment, ''-S^'A'or.st AMERICAN BEAUTY, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, SUNBURST, LADY HILLINGDON and RADIANCE ROSES. VIOLETS, CARNATIONS and all Tartetiea of cut fiowers in aeason 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephones: 2200 and 2201 MADISON SQUARE qiTi> credit whpr» credit ia dne — Mention Eichance Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, New York, June 9, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m., Tuesday ROSES— rs.ooto 15.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 tz a 5.00 1.00 !25 ■.'50 i.^60 lioo 7.50 CARNATIONS- Inferior grades, ajl^olo^............ Varieues ^R^J;- -„j- ^ ; ; ; (;?ra..est fffi^-;::::::;:; .25 to .25 t» :iS to !25» .so to ■■.Mm .-ISlo Varle..e,., X^Si^-and^v;,-.: ! ! iSs^.^^^:;::::;; LUlea' Loniriao™m ^"GS4"teyer rj'i^Moci; "^^i-EijiE;;;:;; *1?ybrid"m'^an"dO^"e.num AntbThlnum per bunch .03 to .05 .35 to Spencers,' per doz.' bunch Dahlla'o .26to 1.60 to 4.66 to Fem^ per 1000 Galai, green and bronze, per 1000 Leucotboe, pej 1001) "■;!"'• ^Priniessof-Waie..::: wa;u.ow?r.ft;er^b;:;cr:!'::-.^;:;:: to All the new and standard ROSES Fine grade CARNATIONS and all seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTtR F. SHERIDAN, '»-*--«-*'^ --r- Beclprocltj — Saw It In the Exdiange P.J.SMITH THE HOME OF THE LILY Selling Jigent for Largest Growerm A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all purposes, by the 100, 1000 cr 10,000 .3^-.,3?liYd^r^,uare 49 Wcst 28th^St.,pEW YORK CITY Successor to JOHN I. RAYNOR Wholesale Florist EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {;«^}Madi»nS<,uare Qut FlOWerS HI WholCSale 01y» «Twl1t wtief WNMlIt !■ i -M«mtlnn Bicfaapg* The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange arc for THE TRADE ONLY. George C.Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, 608-609 Madison Square The best source of supply in the city Orchids, Valley, Roses, Violets and Carnations B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York VI O ¥ IT X C CARNATIONS I \J Li Z, I a AND ROSES Telephone 3860 Madison Square WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK QUe credit wtere credit to dna — Mention Biehamy Louis M.Noe LouisA.Noe Wholesale Commission Florists MATHEW SAMPSON, Jr., Manager Telephone, 756 Madison Square American Beauties a Specialty THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Carnations, Snapdragon, Gladioli, Spanish Iris CLARENCE SLINN, Wholesale Florist 103 West 28th St., N. Y. City. Phone 6973 Mad. S<. Reclprocltj— Saw It In the Eiehapge New York City The next event of importance to all belonging to the florists' craft is the annual outing of the New York Flo- rists' Club on Wednesday, July 1. This is an occasion which the club members should attend, not so much as is some- times the case, as a matter of loyalty to the club, as that it is an opportunity for them to take with them their wives and children and sweethearts who can meet each other in an unconventionally social way, and compete with each in the various athletic events. Further- more, the members themselves, in addi- tion to that genuine pleasure which men always obtain by contributing to the pleasure of others, should personally, through a hearty and whole-souled par- ticipation in all of its features, obtain much enjoyment from the outing. The committee, of which W. E. Marshall is chairman, has visited Glen Island and, pleased with its attractions, comprising a commodious dining pavilion at the Casino, fine bowling alleys, dancing pa- vilions, charming walks, and a covered grand stand from which the athletic events can be witnessed, has selected this place to which the party will sail on the fine steamer Ursula of the Starin Line, as the place of this year's outing. Jlore definite information as to price of tickets, and of whom they can be obtained, etc., will be found elsewhere in the colvunns of this issue. Notice has recently been served on the owners and lessees of buildings on W. 28tb St. between 6th and Tth ave., that the projecting fronts of buildings will have to be removed before August 1. The order is signed by the president of the Borough of Manhattan. This letter necessitates changes in the store fronts 1474 The Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. C. POLLIORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Give credit where credit is due — Mention Exchange PITTSBIRGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PIHSBURGH, PA. Reciprocity — Saw it in the Escbagge of several of the wholesale florists within the limits above mentioned. James McManus, 105 W.-2Sth st., the well known specialist in cut orchid blooms, is now receiving a large supply of extra fine blooms of Cattleya gigas, Mossiae. Mendelii, Gaskelliana and sprays of other kinds. In addition to these he is also receiving a cut of excellent Mooms of outdoor Sweet Peas, the ilow- ers having a superior substance and fragrance. It is noted that a very large per cent, of the Peonies which are arriving in the bud lin the wholesale market from some of the growers this season fail to ex- pand into full flower, but on the con- trary are affected with what may be called a bud rot, so that the bud may be taken between the thumb and finger and easily pulled away in its entirity from the base of the calyx. It is hardly necessary to say that such Peonies can- not be sold at any price, and are an absolute loss. So many of the Peonies thus affected, and of others which could not be sold have been thrown into the waste boxes, that the drivers of the garbage cai'ts refuse to any longer take these away. The Peony business this season has been a great disappointment all around. There is noted this week at Hen- shaw & Fenrich's, 51 W. 28th st., some fine blooms of Cattleya gigas and Mossiae, also some handsome Delphin- iums, very suitable for display purposes in retail store windows. Business in general among the retail florists may be rather dull, but the weekly, and in fact almost daily, change in the windows of the beautiful large store of J. H. Small & Sons at 1153 Broadway, show that this firm belongs to^ that class of retail florists that is wideawake and make their store win- dows attractive every day in the year. It goes without saying too, that they receive in the way of steady orders from the very best class of customers the cus- tomary reward that comes to a firm whose ruanner of conducting business and serving their customers is always right up to concert pitch. The above remarks are inspired not only by the frequent observation of the manner of doing business in this store, but just at this time by the fact that on Tuesday of this week there was noted, made up ready for delivery to the order of several customers, 40 or more beautifully ar- ranged and artistic pieces of different kinds in the form of wreaths, sprays and so forth, in which many of the •choidest flowers were used. On this same day there could be seen at any time, a group gathered about the store window in which a country scene was depicted in miniature, the special attrac- tion being a wonderfully fine specimen of geode which was on exhibition as a part of the scene. At the Noe department of the New York Cut Flower Co., (JM. Sampson manager), there were noted this week many beautiful seasonable blooms of perennials. The Gaillardias. Coreopsis and Delphiniums were especially fine Wm. Kessler, 13 W. 28th st,. is re- ceiving some remarkably fine Peonies from H. J. Smith & Co.. Spring Valley, It is reported that the mis'taken repe- tition of an ad. in one of the New York daily papers, inviting people to send cou- pon and a 2c. stamp to the Home of Truth and receive a box of flowers, cost flower department at Bloomingdale's ROS£S=CARNATIONS =VALLEY Positively finest in New England ALFRED E. WALSH Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 ".5( 10.00 1.00 10.00 12.00 1.60 1.00 10.00 TO 15;00 Whi' and Bridesmaid. SaV^y;;.-.-.;: Lady MiUingdc Mrs. Aaron W Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs.Taft) Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Adiantum, ordinary " Farleyense Antirrhinums, per bunch.. . . Asparagus, Plumosus, bunches " Sprengeri, bunches Callas, per doz Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. ♦Fancy rV ('The high- J P est Grades of ^R L Yellow and var. 2.00 .... I Ferns, Hardy . . Forget-Me-No 1 Freeaia 1 Galax Leaves.. 2.50 Gardenias, per Hyacinths Mignonette, per doz., ordinary " per doz., fancy. . Narcissi— Paperwhite Orchids — Cattleyas, per doz. . " Cypripediums Pansies, per bunch. 35.00 20.00 to 25.00' . 30.00 15.00 to 20.00 2 25.00 10.00 to 15.00 . 1000 „ „ lll.lll) 2.00 to B.OU 4.00 1.50 ... to 1.00 25,00 . to ... to 3 on 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 BOSTON, MASS. WELCH BROS. CO. 226 DEVONSHIRE ST. Beauties, Hadley, Mrs. Russell, KlUarney Queen, Sunbursts, Tafts, CajTdinals, Wards. Choice Carnations, Valley, Cattleyas. ' due — Meptlon Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. SPHAGNUMMOSS, - 12-bbl. bale, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, XJ«.„t,«.,.,= . Fort Hill. 3469 Telephones: ^ain. 4789 w BOSTON, MASS. Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. JUST RECEIVED-NEW IMPORTATION OF Cattleyas and Dendrobiums pots at $8.00 and $10.00 per 100 LYNN, MASS. PRICES ON APPLICATION few more GARDENIA PtANTS from 2 F. J. DOLANSKY, B. A. SNYDER & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 DEVONSHIRE ST., BOSTON, IVIASS. Telephone. Fort Hill 1083-25017-25552 Give credit where credit -MeotioQ Excbange HOLTON&HIKELCO. Wholesale FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 874. P. O. Box— 103 3 this advt. in the Exchange THE McGALLUffl CO. MANUFACTURERS and IMPORTERS of Florists' Supplies Pittsburgh, Pa.-:- Cleveland, Ohio I help aU ! Exchange is now receiving a large supply of blooms of that well known old-fashioned but dearly belov/ed plant Sweet William; also the usual supply of fine Roses, Car- nations and some of the finest Gladioli America now arriving in the market Among the Carnations were noted some especially fine blooms of Mrs. C. W. Ward and Harvey from F. Abrams of Blue Point, L. I. S. J. Mitchell of Houston, Texas, sailed on the S. S. Imperator on Satur- day of last week for an extended trip abroad, and Geo. M. Cosh from the same city after visiting several places in New York, will sail later via the Anchor Line for Glasgow, Scotland. P. D. Earnhardt of Pasadena, Calif., who arrived in town last week, having come across the continent by easy stages, taking a month for the trip, started on the return trip for Pasadena on Friday of the same week. Another recent caller in town was Mr. Glauber of Denver, Colo. Andrew Cova of the New York Flo- rists' Supply Co., 127 W. 28th St., sailed on Tuesday of this week on the Kaiserin AuguSte Victoria for Europe on his an- nual buying trip. So that Mr. Cova might not miss the sight of the flowers which he daily sees in the wholesale dis- trict, where his store is located, the state- room which he was to accupy was hand- somely decorated with flowers by A. J. Guttmaa of Guttman & Raynor, 102 W. 28th St. I Boston ( j wholesale and RetaU Florist) } The whole of (he past week has been marked by exceptional quietness in busi- ness ; iu fact since Memorial Day there has not been a single day when there was any noticeable brisk demand. How- ever, in another week things will be dif- ferent ; there will be school graduations and college class days, so that everyone is looking forward to better times. II is true tbere are more June weddings than ever before ; on one day last weel there were 96 degrees registered at CitJ Hall. One of the most pleasing and enjoyabk events of the week was the wedding oi! June 3 of Miss Ethel Violet Fisher daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fishei of Ellis, Mass., who became the bride od Charles Elmer Clapp of Dedbam. Thfl marriage took place at the home of th(| bride's paren/ts. There was a crowd olj friends and relatives present. The usheni were Wallace Grant Fisber and Killesori Shattuck Fisher, brothers of the bridel Gorham Fisher, cousin, Merrick Gray Walpole, a cousin of the bridegroom Philip V. R. Ellis, Brookline, an< Naaan Doile of Jamaica Plains. Thi floral decorations were quite elaborat. and slowed excellent taste. After aj extended trip the young people will liv on Highland St., Dedbam, in their nev home, tbe gift of the parents of the bride " The' large estate of Prof. C. S. Sargen of Brookline was thrown open to th- public on June 6 and 7. It was indeei pleasing to see the masses of people wh' took advantage of the opportimdty o seeing this grand old estate. It was als.i pleasing to see how well behaved fh' throngs of people were. This estate i especial]^ noteworthy for its fine sped n^ens of deciduous trees, evergreens Rhododendrons and Kalmias. There i a very fine collection of Lilacs, but mos of the vulgaxis varieties were pacing oua The Florists' Exchange 1475 Peonies — Lilies^Valley Beauties — SAveet Peas SUGGEST to your customers seasonable flowers; it means more satisfaction to you and your customer. The market always offers something of quality. June is the month of Weddings. You will require choice and attractive flowers. We are well supplied with seasonable stock at most reasonable prices. For decorative purposes you want something showy and effective. For the latter we can offer you Peonies in quantity. ^ They will make a good showing — yet inexpensive. In white Peonies we have any quantity of Festiva Maxima; also a large supply of good pink ■ ■ the best are selling for $5.00 per 100. Spencer Peas 50c. to $1.00 per 100. Outdoor Peas we can furnish In quantity. Can supply you a large quantity of one shade, if the order is placed a day in advance. Easter Lilies Beauties $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen. Our Beauties are floe. The color of the flowers is particularly good for so late In the season. You can de- pend on us to be able to supply you Valley $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. ! $10.00 per 100 New Dagger Ferns, $1.50 per 1000. Green Leucothoes, large sprays, $6.50 per 1000. i every day at 6 P. M. The Leo Niessen Co. N. W. Cor. I2fh & Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. -Mention Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise nc ted. Baltimore June 8,1914 Buffalo June 8. 1914 NAMES AND VARIETIES Phila. June 9. 1914 Pittsburgh June 8, 1914 St. Louis June 8,1914 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 4.0c slooto 6:0c siooM 6!oc izi: tz 'i'ooto 'e'.oo 3.00 to 8.00 Roses— A. Beauty, fancy— spl. :: !]•■•■••••■ Bride and Bridesmaid. V.'. '.'.'.'. 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 5.00 ilooto e.K IZll IZ IT^ IZ l.OOto 6.00 'i'dow 8.66 '.'.'.'. tS 15.66 36:^8 Jo 6o:S lies 2Z l:i8S i:S is.'oo to 20:0c :::: WIZ .... to 2.00 i6.6o to 15.66 S.OOto 8.66 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 i:S^ i:S iob" S.66 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 5.00 iootC 6.66 w'hfte"giiarney.v. :::::::::: g'WS.:::::::::::: I^SinF"?^.^; •■:■;:■;■: Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft) ISsriiiiarit ■•::::::;: •ioo^ 6.66 '2.00 to 6.66 3.00 to 6.00 '4.00 to 12.66 2.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 6.00 '2.00 to 6.66 3.00 to 6.00 .... to 1.00 to Ad.antunt.ordinan;.^........ ^sp'a^a''g'a"sTlu-m^o'^u^r"htVh^.- Calla'^perlo'^r^^-'"'"''"- 1.00 to 1.25 .... to 1.00 25.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 50.00 to i:SS iZ l.OOto 1.50 ■i;50w ^'.OO \Z^ IS 1.60 to 2.00 15.00 to 40.00 '.;:: " ".75 .75 to 1.00 f^ZllllZ .50 to .75 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 Carnations, Inf. grades, all col.. ^^- (Sib-and-v;-;; :::: S •i.66 .... to .... .... to 1.00 2!00to 2:5c 2.00 to 2.50 :::: S IZ .... to 1.50 :::: 11 :::: (.The Mgn-JPink a.n"-rt,-lUw-andvar;: 1:50 to 2:00 1.50 to 2.00 .75 to 1.50 .75 to 1.50 .15 to .20 :::: to v.66 ....to .20 .16 to .20 Ferns'^'H^dy.-.v.-.::::;:;::::: Forget-Me-Nots ....to .40 .... to .15 ....to .15 .10 to .15 .50 to 1.50 .... to .12)^ Gardenias, per doz 6.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 8.00 to 10.00 LiUum Longlflorum 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 3.75 to 5.00 Mignonette, per doz., ordinary. " per doz., fancy .. . Narcissi— Paperwhite Orchids,— Cattleyas, per doz... Cypripediums Pansies, per bunch Smilai, per doz. strings ■4.00 to 6.66 6.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 6.25 to ■5.6010 'eis ■■.30 to >! :::: S ■1.86 .50 to 1.00 1.80 to 2.40 .20 to .75 1:^1 i;S ':iS 'IS .... to .... ■■ ' Double Double .... to .... of bloom, though there were some inter- esting and showy species at their best. Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Kalmias were grand and in full bloom. German Irises and a large batch of Eremuri were especially admired. The greenhouse Azaleas were exhibited under canvas near the mansion, and they are grand specimens and exceptionally well flow- ered. To the writer this is by far the most interesting estate near Boston ; it ds so natural and has so many beautiful landscape pictures. Edw. Winkler of Wakefield is selling Peonies A splendid supply of all colors — red, white, and light and dark pink — Festiva Maxima by the thousands — as choice a lot as we ever offered. SS.OOper 100, S40.00 per 1000. Other varieties, £4.00 per 100. £30.00 per 1000. Some as low as $25.00 per 1000, the latter splendid for decorating work. Gardenias doz. Special S3.00 Valley 100 Special 34.00 Extra 3.00 Cattleyas ooz. Specials S6.00 Headquarters for Greens Leucothoe, green, per 100, $7.50 per : Galas, green and bronze, SI. 50 pe S7.50 per case of 10,000. Green Lump Moss, 81.50 per bbl. Fadeless Green Sheet Moss, S3.50 1 Sphagnum Moss lO-bbl. bales (burl S4.O0 per bale, 5 bale lots at 83.75 f 10 bale lots at $3.50 per bale. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA DELPHIA, 1608-1620 Ludlow St. Washington. 1216 H. St., N. W. York, 117 West 28th St. Baltimore, Franklin and St. Paul Sts. i adyt. In the Eicbange Berger Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Choicest Seasonable Flowers ^^i^ 1225 Race St., PHIUDELPIIIA, PA. Give credit where credit Is due—Mention Exchanfre at the Boston Flower Exchange nicely grown plants of Edelweiss in 4in. pots. Prank Edgar of Waverley is cutting exceptionally fine Peony officinalis ruhra. Of aJl the early kinds this one seems to have the best demand. lOhas. Evans of Watertown has a good crop of Peony festiva maxima, also nicely groTvn Hydrangeas and DracEena plants. In addition to the above he has a large field of Strawberries wliich are bearing a heavy crop of fine fruit and which he is 'beginning to market. Crowds of people are attracted to Ward's Pond in the Parkway. The great attractions are the Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Irises. All of the plants are heavily loaded with blooms. On May 27 fire destroyed three green- houses and dwelling house of Everett E. Cummings of Wohum. The loss is about $8000, partially covered by insur- ance. On Wednesday, June B, Hubert M. Canning, who is employed in the ofiice of Olmstead Brothers, the well known landscape gardeners, was married to Miss Alher.ta M. Bellimgham of .Jamaica Plain. Ladies' night of the Gardeners and Florists' Club on .Tune 16 promises to be especially attractive. There has been splendid talent secured for the concert, with' plenty of refre^ments and dancing until midnight. A small fire occurred on May 27 at the greenhouses of John Lyons of Arling- ton. Mass. ; the loss was about .¥200. Bedding plants are in excellent demand, but there is a scarcity of Geranium plants. Alfred B. Walsh, the enterprising and respected salesman at the Boston Flower Exe., is to be m.irried on June 20. The young lady is Miss Gertrude McLeajj, who hails from Bonnie Scotland and who has been bookkeeper for William Sim of Cliftondale for years. Mann Bros, of Randolph has a plenti- ful supply of Lilium candidum which sells well. They have also a lot of well grown longiflorum Lilies. The Boston Rose Co. is receiving from P. M. Pierson of Scarborough, N. T., as fine American Beauty Roses as ever were seen in fhis city in June. The stems are four and five feet long, fine healthy clean foliage and large well col- ored flowers. The company is receiving from the Montgomery Co. a nice cut of Pink and White Killarney and superb Hadley Hoses. Wm. E. Doyle's store on Boylston st. closed last Friday. Wm. E. Doyle is one of Boston's oldest retail florists and muA regret is felt that the name of Doyle has disappeared from the list of retail florists of this city. J. J. Cassidy, who has been at Doyle's Boylston st. store for many years, has taken Doyle's store on Beacon St. and all wish him much success. Frank J. Dolansky of Lynn has a superb cut of Cattleya Mossiffi flowers and a lot of cut Easter Lilies. A. A. Pembroke has the finest Carna- tions in the market. In spite of the in- tense heat we have had lately his Benora Carnations are just as good as they were in Midwinter. Henry M. Robinson. Chas. Robinson and Wm. Penn have been spending a few days at Coolville, Mass. They needed a few days rest after the heavy rus3i of Memorial Day. Walter Holden, salesman at the Co- operative Market has gone on his vaca- tion for a month to Grand Lake, Me. James Wheeler of Natick has a nice crop of his Silver Pink iSnapdragon and a nice lot of Carnations. Perry Green of Quincy has a nice lot of Pyrethrum, Bachelor's Buttons and Ixias which sell readily. The New England Florists' Supply Co. declares that it had all the business it could attend to for Memorial Day. The demand for supplies was especially pleasing. During the past two weeks there has been excellent demand for space in the convention garden, and those in charge are well pleased. There are still several 1476 The FloristsV Exchange ST. PAUL, MINN. Send lu Vour Orders for Dernary in the NorUf L I. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. FUORISTS Please mention the Exchange when writing. E. CHILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND. IND, Will help all around If yog mention the Kxchange POEHLMANN BROS. CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS 72-74 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Greenhousei; MORTON GROVE, ILL. Hedproclty — Saw It In the Bichajge "The Busiest House in Chicago" J.B.DEAMUDCO. Wholesale Florists 160 North Wabash Avenue Please mention the Exchange when writing. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK.INE ao Bast Randolph Street CHICA.aO e.\tra nice locations to be taken and those "who da not emibrace the oppor- tunity and secure space will much regret their negligence later on. B. A. Snyder Co. reports shipping business as good. This new firm de- clares that its business is daily increas- ing and is much pleased with its success. Penn has a handsome display in Ms window of Pergola boxes arranged with Sweet Peas, whicli are very attractive. They are very busy wi'th June weddings and made 48 shower bouquets last week. F. W. Fletcher & Co.. of Auburndale report tha.t the demand for young_ stock of the new Snapdragon Nelrose has been especially pleasing. One pleasing feature is that it makes an excellent Summer not forget this meritorious novelty. We noted in Galvin's Tremont St. Store window on Jiune S a very elabo- rate display of Cattleya IVIossiae flowers and a plant of Cattleya Mossiae Wagneri, valued a.t $200. The display drew much attention. R. C. Philadelphia I j Wholesale^andiRetaU Florists j The -tliird annual outing of the Phila- delphia Floristsf Club to be held at Sebuetzen Park, Tabor Station, on Mon- day afternoon, June 22, will undoubtedly prove a most interesting one as the out- ing committee has provided an interest- ing program. The games will, start promptly at 2.30 p.m. The events are as follows: Baseball game. Seedsmen and Retail Florists vs. Growers and Commissionmen. A. prize will be , awarded to each one of the winning nine. Wheelbarrow race for men ; ditto for ladies. Fat men's race (200 lbs. and over) .50 yds.; sack race for men 18 years and over ; ladies' race, 50 yds. ; girls', race, 10 to 15 years, 7p yds. ; boys' race, 10 to 15 years, 7.5 yds. ; tug of war : Seedsmen and Retail Florists' vs. Growers and Commissionmen. Six men on each side. Six prizes will be awarded FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, ETC. Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers '**' sixty growem""** Winterson's Seed Store watsh Ave. Chicago 166 North Wabash Ave. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Bxchapge Wholesale Prices of Cut flowers, Chicago, June 9, 1914 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES-Amerlcaii Beauty. .... to 3.00 :::: S f:?g ■6.00 Sis!™ to 6.00 CARNATIONS- Standard /whHc.. Varietie. ^ wp3irsfc^niyi •• \B3'^k |K'- MSg,i::::::::::::::: ■; Short S5S-:::::::::;:; ■4:00" 6.00 . .. to S.OO canaa ^^;;;:: '.'.'.i}ii'ddz. ••35S :6o to 1 25 Y.66 » 1:88 i:o°8S'?:83 ^;SgS 1:88 ^:88S 1:88 2.00 to 3.00 Mr..Jha.. RusseU, special 1^""'"::::::::::::: ;..p.rd«:. 'roT. 'f. My \^fand, specLJ Short . ordhida-ciiu^iki::::: ?»-„lS::.;.;.v:::::::: Smllar ...perdoz. Mra Taf t, special 6.00 to 8.00 ?:88S 1:88 •2.00 S 1:88 ^'^7„. idbtt'iso .60 to 78 Sweet Peas. Butterflv .75 to 1.00 ......... :::: 'tS :::: All the Leading ROSES AND CARNATIONS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut Flowers 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ILL. in this event. In all other events three prizes will be awarded. Music for danc- ing has been provided for from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The menu for the dinner is an excellent one, as one may easily see. Relishes a la "Burpee," Celery, Olives, Radishes. Grape Fruit a la "Rust" Mock Turtle soup. Boiled sea trout, sauce "Gracey." Bemunda Potatoes. Filet of Beef a la "Thilow." Fj-esh Mush- rooms. "George Watson" punch. Roast stuffed Philadelphia Spring chicken a la "Craig." Lettuce "Evergreen." Toma- toes. French dressing a la "Pericat." Neai>olitan ice cream. Fancy pastry, coffee, French rolls. Contributors of prizes are Henry A. Di'eer, Inc., Henry F. Michell Co., S. S. 'Pennock-Meetan Co., A. FarenwaJd, M. Rice Co., Retail Florists' Association, W. .\tlee Burpee & Co., Leo Niessen Co., H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Joseph G. Neldinger, Robert Craig Co., and W. K. Harris. To reach the park by train, from Reading terminal to Tabor station. trains leave 1.43 p.m., 2.17 p.m. ■ and 3.02 p.m. By trolley, York Road cars on lltb St. and 16th St.; change ,at Olney ave. East 5th st. cars, marked "5th and Olney ave." Wm. J. Muth, agent for the King Constructiion Co. lin this territory, re- ports an active demand in. Lansdowne, Pa., for bis company's houses. Erec- tions have been made as follows : Wm. A. Leonard, 40ft. x 300ft. ; David Anderson 45ft. X 250ft,: James Verner, 42ft. x 183ft., and Wm. Didden, 28ft. x 175ft. : E. F. Lieker, material for repairs to older houses. A. E. Wohlert, tfte Main Line nur- seryman, has just moved into his new office which he built on his grounds on Old Montgomery Pike, at Nanberth, Pa. The building was designed by a well known architect, and is prettily placed with its background of evergreens and other nursery sitock. It is a ,lo(W., one- story, sand blasted building, of mosf ar- tistic design. A spacious and deep con- crete cellar beneath serves as a splendid storage room. Not only the building, but the entire nursery, is planned to af- ford a living and for enjoyment. Edward A. Stroud, owner of the 'Strafford Floral Farms and the Over- brook Gardens, will discontinue the lat- ter place and combine it with the Straf- ford place. The greenhouses ait Over- brook will be removed to iStrafford and t'he business and all the growing will be conducted there. D. B. Edwards of Atlantic City was a recent visitor. We have been coniidentially tipped off to lay our last kopeck on 'Bobby 'Sboch in tbe avoirdupois race on .the 22d. Re- member last year? iSome race! The Whilldin Pottery Co., 712 Whar- ton St., is building two new kilns which, when completed, will bring the pottery production up to nearly double that of last year. These kilns seem as' big as an ordinary dwelling house, and extend some three stories in height and have to be built with great care by experts in the kiln building line. A new modern grinding and mixing machine has been installed, and a uniform red color pot of smooth finish is now being made up in anticipatiion of an early demand for Fall pots and pans. Among other im- provements noted were the > three story stable and garage, and the office changes, also the installation of up-to-date labor saving devices in bookkeeping. J. G. Whilldin, the president, states that the season has been the most satisfactory in the experience of the company and "that all florists had their full supplies of pots Rockland, Me. — Miss Harriet M. ilsby, for the past six years a teacher 1 the commercial department of Fitch- urg (Mass.) High School, has bought a orist's establishment here and will go ito business on July 1. A.I. RANDALL CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists* Supplies H.G.BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Magsolialeaves$l.35|ierbM WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Ordera Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILI* Please mention the Exchange -vhen writing. Ferns for Dishes S3.fi0 per 100, $30.00 per 1000, tack. BOSTON. E«ra mong, 6-b., each 60c WHITMANI. Extra ttrons. e-in.,' each SOe Ernest Oechslin,»Foi«stiLL: Reciprocity — Saw It In th. Bxchangf Cincinnati, 0. The Market Present market conditions are de- cidedly slow. The over-supply in all lines continues, while the demand is poor. Low prices are the result. A very large number of the flowers are showing the effects of the burning hot weather. Dur- ing last week we had a few showers, and one rainy day, but the country is again badly in need of more precipitation from above. Roses are in over supply in every va- riety. Last week the yellows and Ameri- can Beauty had a good call for the vari- ous commencements, but even this de- mand did not result in much of an in- crease. Cornflowers, Coreopsis and Sweet Peas also had a good call. Carna- tions are plentiful, but most of them are rather indifferent in quality. Club Meeting The Florists' Society held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, June 8, at J. A. Peterson's. The nothination of candidates for office were as follows : President, Jas. Allen ; vice- presidents, Ed. Schumann, Max Rudolph and Fred Bachmeier; secretary, Alex Ostendarp; treasurer, Chas. Murphy; trustees, Chas. H. Hoffmeister, Gus Adrian, J. A. Peterson and Frank Volz. The committee for the annual outing in " July consists of J. A. Peterson (chair- man), C. E. Critehell, Max Rudolph and Wm. Murphy. The meeting was held in the Birch Pergola in front of the host's home. Before the meeting the florists inspected the greenhouses, where they found the buildings and all the stock in the usual good condition. After th^ meeting the members enjoyed a repast and when it was dark they were enter- tained by Mrs, Peterson and Clarence Peterson with pictures thrown on a screen by the lantern. The subjects of the hundred pictures were all of them of special interest to the local florist, consisting of flowers, of florists, and scenes at various conventions and shows, also some European personages and scenes, and views of the flood of 1913. E. G. Gillett, just before the adjourn- ment, on behalf of the Florists' Society thankcid Mr. and Mrs. Peters,on and their family for entertaining the club. The E. G. Hill Floral Co., Fred Gear, Edith Kyrk, Avondal Floral Co. all re- port a large "Commencement" business. C. E. Critehell has been receiving some fine Candytuft from John Pom- mert, Amelia, O. H. J. Vanderhorst of St. Marys, 0., was in the city last week. It is reported that Jos Hill of Rich- mond, Ind. intends motoring to the Bos- ton meeting. Teddy. The Florists' Exchange 1477 9 rOR "POT LLCK" USE HEWS "-«« POTS AND RED EARTHENWARE SPECIALTIES Pot Makers for a Century and a Half. World's.Largest Manufacturers WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. Long Island City, N. Y. A. H. HEWS 6, CO., Inc., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. RED POTS That you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. AU goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring fuU count upon opening your crates — isn t that worth considering 7 We also have a full line of Azalea pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — Ask tor catalogue. We also make the famous "MOSfe AZTEC" ware. THE PETERS AND REED POTTERY CO. Qen'l Office and Works Chicago Office and Sample Room SO. ZANESVILLE, O. 180 NO. DEARBORN ST. New York Office and Sample Room— 23 WEST 23rd STREET CHICAGO and the WEST j Wholesale and Retail Florists I The general convention of the Federa- tion of Women's Clubs is being held in the Auditoiinm Theatre this week, and will be in session daily from June 9 to 19. The stage of the Auditorium is laid out along the lines of an Italian garden, designed by Lorraine Windsor. Open pergolas on either side of the stage lead liack to %vide terraces, where several large urns are placed holding flowers. The outer edge of the stage is bordered with cement boxes filled with Boxwood, making an attractive formal hedge. The Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Co. had charge of the work. The L. C. Kadlec flower and seed store at Evanston was entered by burglars on Sunday night, May 31. They were frightened away by an employee before anything of value could be secured. The Bohanuon Floral Co. had the PolloekW.Percy wedding decoration last week at Galesburg, 111., which was car- ried out on an elaborate scale. The bride's and maids' bouquets were the handsomest of the season. The wedding was held in the garden of the Percys under a beautifully decorated pergola especially constructed for the occasion. D. D. Johnson, formerly manager of the Evergreen Brand Fertilizer Co. of this city, left on Monday for Buffalo, N. T., where he will again become con- nected with this company, the head- quarters of which are now in Buffalo. Arrangements for this change were made during the recent visit of W. F. Kast- ing here. John Risch states that all the Rose planting is finished in the greenhouses in Evanston. The Carnations in the field are in the finest condition ; the re- cent rains have been of great benefit to this crop everywhere in this section. They are now beginning too cut some good Mrs. Russell Roses from young stock. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. has now in its greenhouses at Morton Grove one of the largest collections of Kentias to be found in the West. The stock consists of all sizes, from good medium plants to I large specimens in tubs. The palm de- ■ partment is in charge of H. N. Oeser, for many years connected with Henry A. Dreer of Philadelphia as a grower of Cocos Weddelliana. These he is also making a specialty of here, as a batch of several hundred thousand young seed- lings betokens much success in the cul- tivation of these popular little palms. Rumor has it that Marshall Field & Co. will soon enter the cut flower and plant trade and pursue the business along the same high class lines as all the other departments of this house are con- ducted. The John C. Moninger Co. is in re- ceipt of information that its president, E. P. Kurowski, is enjoying a splendid vacation in Germany, and sends greet- ings to all his friends. Philip McKee states that the company has secured a large space for its exhibit at the S. A. F. convention at Boston next August. P. W. Peterson of the J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., and A. C. Rott of Joliet spent Thursday of last week in the city and intended to stay over night to attend the meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club. The heavy rainstorm that occurred that evening caused them to return before the meeting opened. The J. B. Deamud Co. is now receiving new crop ferns from various points in Michigan and Wisconsin, which are very acceptable to the trade. The thirteen new houses, each 27ft. x 250ft., that were erected by the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., for the Poehl- mann Bros. Co. at Morton Grove, make a handsome appearance and are now planted in Roses that give promise of an abundant harvest of blooms for the coming season. The reitail flon'ists are aH enjoying a good trade ; there were never as many weddings in Chicago the first week of June as there were the past week. The than during tlie correspooiding week last year. For the month of June last year, 4278 licenses were issued. This year the number for the month is ex pected to pass that by at least one thou sajid. All these weddings require more or less flowers — Roses, Valley and or- chids are mostly in demand. Weddmg orders as a rule do not move such stock as is now in over-supply. Weitor Bros, are throwing out «!jtock every day and getting houses and benches ready for Carnation planting. The planting of Ohrysajithemums will begm this week. Some igood pink and white Killarney Roses are coming in, but the other stock has suffered from the heat The thermometer at the greenhouses on Mondav was 96 degrees. A. T. P.vfer states that they are planting some iCarnations in the houses at Jolieit from indoor grown stock. The field plants are in the best condition the rains recently have been a great advan tage to them. Packing up is in order at .Toliet, as Mr. Pyfer and family ex pect to be settled at their new home in Wilmette bv July 1. Felix Reichling, at Peter Reinberg's, states that on account of the low nrices of Roses they have this year begun throwing out much, of their old stock earlier than usual. Their shipning trade continues fair, and all stock is cleaned up each day regardless of prices. PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POT MADE IN STANDARD SIZES OF 2-INCH TO 6-INCH A Waterproof Paper Pot ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM "Glrecredirwherreredlt to due — Mention Exchange SPECIAL NOTICE WB FKOMISB TO, AND DO, SHIP ALL ORDBRS THE SAME OPITtPD DAY ORDBR IS RBCBIVBD. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. V^ii-inch 6.25 600 2)j-inch. 210 5H-inch »3.78 1000 3-inch t5.00 f003>:4-»''' J-80 I 1448-inch 8.U 6004-mch 4.50 ,„„-. . . ~, 4664H-inch 6J!4 120 7-inch 4J» ...o.uo I 3206-inch 4.51 I 808-inch.. 3.00 Our Specialty, Lon£ Distance and Export Trade. HILFINGER BROTHERS. - - - - Pottery. FORT EDWARD. N. V. AUGVSTROLKER O SONS. 51 Barclay Street. New York City. ABonf Syracuse Red Pots Prompt Service Reliable Goods Special Diacounts on large orders SYRACUSE POTTERY C Brdtschwerth, Prop. Syracuse Pottery Co. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Crosby Paper Big money saver and better I way than clay pots PRICES : F. O. B. Baltimore, Md., in lots of 6000 and up : 3-in. tl.65 per 1000; 2M-in. »1.50 per 1000; " J1.35 per 1000. I byl East of Mil . ;^-in. S2.00[ 1000; 2-ln. $1.70 per 1000. Pacific Coast and Canada: 3-in. »2.80 per 1000; 2H-in. »2.20 per 1000; 2-in. »• "' •""■ iper 1000. r BIILTIMORt. MD. For Growing For S Sample, 1000, $1.50 FLETCHER & CO. Aahnrndale, Boston, Mass. Hoop Jardinieres The extension stave foot prevents the bottom from rotting. No chance for water to collect and rot the Hoor. The American Wooden- ware Mfg. Co. Toledo. Ohio. U.S. A. WIU help all aronnd If ; Red Standard Pols Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for yotir money you are going to spend this SPRING to stock your greenhouses. I ^IP Tliiiiliofiis. Write ys. T17BS. THE KELLER POTTERY CO. 213-22} PearlSt.JMORRISTOWN.PA. Write tbpm yon read tfata advt. In tb> Bicfaange Readers will confer took of our adverti en orderlno rers, they will mention The Exchange. 1478 The Florists' Exchange a LIQUID = NICO-FUME ?f PAPER THRIPS, - APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING-FUMIGATING ASK SEEDSMEN FOR PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Write tfaem yoo read thla advt. In the Biebange NIKOTEEN 30?i ■ nfth The most effectiTe and economical material there is for Spraying Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from Tobacco and carefully refined it is clean and easy to apply. Full pint bottles, f 1.50. ja w^ ■ 1 I ^^ ^^ I I |k I I.X' Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes the M3k W^ n I ^^ W^ ^J 1^ 1^ Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a house free ^^ ■ ■ ■ -^^ ■ -^ j^^^ Aphis so cheaply. One dozen slieets, «0 cents. PRICES ON DIFFERENT SIZED PACKAGES ON APPLICATION Cuaruteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. M Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFC. COm Sf. Louis, Mo. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equaled, as it is nutritious, immediate, convenient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Dticrt^tivt FM.r ani Priai uic, NEW YORK STABLE MANURE CO. 273 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. WHEN YOU BUY A FERTILIZER GET THE BEST Our Magic Brand Fertilizer is as carefully prepared as a Druggist prepares a prescription. It is all fertilizer and every ounce is available. It contains no filler. Just the thing for Florists who want to We sell Fertilizers for all purposes and in the most for_ their money, ny quantity. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Company 810 EXCHANGE AVE., UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 Per 100 lb. BagonCarsMount Vernon, N. Y. W(e"s^!!l^recttoth^^^^8?^ S^pSMEN^^N^^JSEUjIT^TO^ II you desii'e^ IrabSMoTowdSr^BS^sGuarMtee will Bum and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money Back Mail Qjjjfir I)jrayt tg Ha. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., MOUNT VkRNON, N. Y. BIG BLOOMS SPECIAL PHOSPHORUS ting soil. After roots are made, top dress, little and often. S2.00 per 100 lbs. Cash with order. Hudson Carbon Co.,Ballston Spa.,N.Y. Reciprocity — Saw It In the Eichapge PLANT CULTURE '£S= FRKDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 3c.lb.£:^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb.£:C TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ti^ TOBACCO STEMS,50c. iSoi'iiSL Lot. I. J. niitDMAN, ^^TR'go-KrrN':' nl NEVER WORRY-n JUST RELY UPON CLAY'S IT IS SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL ^33 MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND PLANTLIFE PI AIITI IFF b^ several advantages over liquid rLHWIUrt insecticides on the market. &n- mining refined tobacco dust it can be used to mix with the soil, acting as an excellent fertilizer, at the same time destroying worms and insects in the ground before they have a chance to reach the plant, PI BHTI IFF has been found very effective in rmniLirC Adding greenhouses of insects by dusting on plants. When dry. use for dusting abou Put up in bulk for greenhouse i in packages for retail trade Bag of too lbs., $3.50. Let us quote you prices in qua] Reciprocity — Saw Erne & Klingel state that the Aster growers are complaining that the warm weather is causing their plants to bloom prematurely, which is a bad sign for the future of this crop. Hoerber Bros, report all planting done, and everything in good eonditiop at thedir greenhouses. Early flowering Chrysan- themums have been planted on a more extensive scale than ever, Pres. Frendh, of the Chicago Florists' Club, has appointed a special committee to act with the good of the club and the sports* committees to handle all matters pertaining to the annual picnic, Jas, Morton, Franlt Potocka, and Rich- ard Salm comprise this committee, with President French as master overseer of the work. The ironwork for two new green- houses is completed on the property of August Priebs at Park Ridge, and an addition is bedag built to Steeg's green- houses on West Center St. The A. L. Randall Co. reports busi- ness slightly better this week. There is not as much stock to be moved as the past week, which in itself is a feature that helps conditions, A fine cut of young stock Am, 'Beauty Roses is now coming in. The Recognized Standard Insecticide per quart, $2.50 per gallon. rUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights. It is j >afe to apply to fruits and vegetables, as il - ----- poisonous. An infallible remedy for Rose mildew. Carnation and Chrysanthemum rust. 75c. per quart, $2.00 per gallon. VERMINE For eel, cut and wire worms working in the soil. It can be applied to all vegetation. $1.00 per quart, $3.00 per gallon. SCALINE For San Jose, Oyster Shell and all scale on trees md hardy stock. An effective remedy for red spider 75c, per quart, $1,50 per gallon. All the above products are readily soluble in ' water at proportions directed on cans, and arc ' nTkotiana A 12 per cent, nicotine solution for fumigating and vaporizing. $1.50 per quart, $4.50 per gallon. Manufactured by APHINEMANUfACTURINGCO. Mftnufaettmn of Agricultural ChemlCBia MADISON, N. J. Write them you read this advt. In the Esehapge ®»/g|| ',teed under the Insecticide^^^^ \ct, 1910. Serial No. 321. ^^ your plants and trees. Just the )r greenhouse ' and outdoor use. 3 ^lealy Bug, Brown and White hrips. Red Spider. Black and Green tes. Ants, Insects on Rose Bushes, "injury to plants ithout odor. Used according to direc- Ide win prevent avages on your crops Non-poisonous and 1 tT. Poultry Houses, Fleas ExceUent as a wash for dogs and other animals. Relieves mange. Effective where others fail. Dilule m'li water 30 to 50 portt. J4 Pint, 25c.; Pint, 40c.; Quart, 75c., !4 Gallon, $1.25; Gallon, $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, $9.00; 10 GaUon Can, $17.50. Directions on package. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Honses. It you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write qb UBMOIV OIL OOMPAINY. 420 1 - - ... e credit Is due — Mention Escbange Scotch Soot a little soot, that benches before applied should d cLugh to° btfcke in the benches, ana little oftener than t< We offer the cwt. Sacks, at $2.75 per 112 lbs.; Stumpp a 30-32 Barclay I house that is just full of Y to show color, nothing )Ior into the flowers than can be scattered over the watering. The amount ; and may damage some omewhat. Apply just 1 the surface of the soil let it go at that. Better ;oo much all at once. genuine In original ,; $12.50 per 560 lbs. a Walter Co. St., NEW YORK Give credit where credit 1b doe— Mention Eichange Give credit wncre creon i» uuc — mkuhuii c^.^.a*.»>. •yHAT subscription to F. E. ■■• you have been thinking ol taking out for a brother florist. Why not send it in now. The Florists' Exchange 1479 NOTICE The following greenhouses are on street line and must be removed inside of 30 days: One 125x19-6, ^/i span, wood rafters, iron purlins and brackets at eave and ridge, 16x24 double thick glass, 2 lines ventilators v^rith apparatus for lifting, 8 rows 4-inch pipe with boiler. 100x18-6, same as above, except 12 rows 2-in. pipe. A one pitch, 125x8, 10x12 double glass, hand lifts for ventilators, 4 rows 4-in. pipe. The above will be sold at a LOW price. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, Lenox and Troy Aves., Brooklyn, n.y. S. Jacobs & Sons I3tOUC3T 1365-79 Flushing Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y. Indianapolis, Ind. A. Thorsen, in charge of '(he conserva- >ry of Bertermann Bros.' iCo., leaves lortly to visit his parents in Norway, ohm Chiisholm, decorator with the same nn, had an estramely large wedding Bcoration the past weelc, which was «I1 executed. He used some twenty- ve hundred Peoni€B and a great maas : Lilies. Hermann Yoomg is doing unusual lunts in trying to have satisfactory srns rea WirinM Successors to sMJlLtLjlL/iSm^A^lXE^K C££IV.IL,£.> PI JENNINGS BROS. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Qlve credit where credit Is c 1480 The Florists' Exchange Lutton Iron Frame Houses D WILLIAM H. LUTTON CO., F you want construc- tion that will produce foryou the best results and absolute freedom from repairs, then you had better consult with us. That is just the kind of work that iias so firmly established the Lutton reputation. We won't estimate on anything but the best. No fancy ma- terials or unnecessary or- namentations, but a good, common-sense STRUCTURE that will endure the de- structive conditions that greenhouses are subjected to. We will erect the work for you complete any- where, or we will furnish the materials only. Office and Work> JERSEY CITY, N.J. EVANS'20t''&NTURYARM s due — Mention ExchaTigi HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TWO COtHtTS AND PERPETUAL INJUNCTION GRANTED AGAINST ALL INFRINGEMENTS Quaker City Machine Co., "■%?'<■>' Second-ltand Pipe gents for the Skinner System of Write for Bulletins. ' all sizes of Pipe Iron threaded a :hs, suitable for heating purposes, mns and Fences. lengths. Relaying Rails pressure and storage. Tanks of all sizes 1 Quotation given on application. Perry Buxton Doane Co. 307Atlantic Ave.. Boston, Mass. Reciprocity — Saw it In the Exchange If You Want The Very Best Greenhouses at the most reasonable prices, quality considered, with evervthinpc cut to fit as nearly perfect as special, modern, up-to-date machines can do it, TRY US. Don't forget we sell everything necessary to build. Write us and you will not be disappointed. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., CHICAGO Shower Sprayers Reade & McKenna --^^S^^Q^ hand honed wheel In the "RED DEVIL" equaled .ilthou^h the shape. appearance have had countless imitati the difference. \\c will stnd i iiTiipIc No 1124 witti abo.jt Greenhouse Construction Boilers Get our Gmc JOHN C. MONINGER CO., 906 BLACKHAWK STREET Everything for the Greenhouse Reciprocity— Saw It In the I SM'TH & hem£jte. 468 W. Erie St. advt. In the Exchange B ■■ii GLASS One Box to a Carload At Lowest Prices L. SOLOMON © SON 199-201 Wooster St.. New York City filTf crpdit whprp credit Is doe — Mention Exchanxa GLASS In ail sizes and qualities, for all purposes; in single and double thickness. From ten boxes up, at wholesale prices ; large stock i always on hand. Royal Glass Works >^!i^\'2sr.S'T?* \ I Glvecredlt where credit U doe — MentioQ Elichange CLAY TILE BENCHES Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It is fireproof. Notbinfi to wear out— will last a lifetime. Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. 1482 The Florists' Exchange ^^^p^:.^'^^ ^''■\ ,-?• '•mmA A Stearns' Cypress Greenhouse Better and less expensive than iron. Cypress Hot=Bed Sash. Long Sash Bars a Specialty. Ask for Circular E and prices. THE A. T. STEARNS LUMBER CO. NEPONSET, BOSTON. MASS. Give credit where credit Ifl due — Mention Hxcbange y To Your Interest To know that we manufacture undoubtedly the best ventilating machinery and greenhouse fittings on the market. We are in position to give your orders or inquiries our prompt and careful attention. Write and ask us for our catalog and prices, and explain your requirements. ADVANCE CO., Ricinioi(i.nHi. Greenhouse MAT[RiALii^HoT-BEDSAsn t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red (edar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best, Our Prices Rlgjlit A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, 111 U5EITM0W> F.O.PIERCEGO. BROADWAY Mastica is elastic and tenacious, expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than KING: GREENHOUSES the Se KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 26 King's Road, North Tonawanifa.N.Y. ,4// the Sunligbt All Day Houses HIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST __ __ BOIUBRS MADE _- GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers m WROUGHT IRON PIPE FOR SALE Rethreaded, thoroughly overhauled, 14-foot lengths and up, guaranteed free from splits or holes. It will pay to correspond with us ALBERT © DAVIDSON — PIPE — Wrought Iron of sc with new threads lengths and up. Al guarantee entire satlsfac Established Pf ATf & KENDALL, Feny & FoundtY SH, Newarh, N. I. Reciprocity— Saw It In GEORGE PE3RCE Milwaukee, Wis. The Market There seem opinion to be a ¥ast differ- regard to Memorial Day business. Of course it was a little early to give a report last week but since summing it all up, it was not as satisfactory as was thought at first. The quality of stock in general was not up to standard, and the sales were not as large as they should have been. The wholesalers say they found it the hardest week in which to do business that they have experienced for some time. The market continues to be heavily loaded this week, everything being in full crop, with a light demand. The temperature having been back to normal for several days, the quality of most of the stock is excellent, especially the house grown Peonies. The call for wed- ding flowers is cleaning up : there are good quantities of Valley and Cattleyas, and white Roses are selling fine. Tornado Destruction On Sunday, May 31, about 4 p.m., a tornado struck our city. The principal damage was done west and southwest, destroying the agricultural building and the large stock pavilion at the State Fair grounds. The Mitchell park sunken garden was ruined for this year, the hail storm crushing all the tender plants. In Washington park, over forty trees were uprooted. C. C. PoUworth Co. had over 2000 panes of glass broken ; Dilger had 7000 lights; Schmaeling 500, and Wantosa Floral Co. 700 lights and all out of door stock gone. Currie Bros. | Co. at its nursery lost acres of Peonies all in bud. A. Klokner lost 800 lights, and Charles Dussler, 200. It was the worst storm that has visited Milwaukee for many yeans. Notes Holton & Hunkel report their plant sales very satisfactory. Carna- tions are coming in much better, but prices are way down — Ic. and 2c. Iris is in fine condition and good supply, but no demand. Lilies are plentiful but many went to waste. The heavy rains and hot sun spoiled the crop of Tulips. Gus Rusch Co. reports trade as good as can be expected with all its disad- vantages at present. However it has bought a new Ford car for deliveries in place of the Mercury. Currie Bros. Co., report that Valley, white Roses, Gardenias, white Sweet Peas are in big demand. The Valley does not come up to standard, being very soft. The Peony crop will be quite a loss to this firm, as they always plan on it (or the graduating exercises. The Courteen Seed Co. was fined $10 and costs on the charge of misrepresent- ing clover seed for lawns. The fines were imposed on a plea of guilty. The Florists' Club is negotiating to have a half-holiday on Wednesday, July 15, for the annual picnic, which will be held at Kneippers Park, as in previous Co., sick. Sam Seligman of Wertheimer Bros, called on the trade on Saturday. He al- ways wears the same sunny smile. In our issue of June 6 we stated that Patrick Cudahy, of the famous family of packers, was reported to be contem- plating engaging in the growing business. On reliable authority it can now be said that work on the greenhouses is to he started on Monday, and by October he expects to have three Rose houses, 300ft. x 57ft., and one Carnation house of the same dimensions, where all choice stock will be grown. The Rose stock will con- sist of Am. Beauty, Killamey, Mrs. Taft, Russell, Mrs. Shawyer, Sunburst. Ward, Killarnev Brilliant and Pink and White Killarnev and the finest of Carnations. The stock will be handled by Gust Rusch & Co., exclusively. M. O. S. Fresno, Cal. Business for Memorial Day was fine — a sreat deal better than I expected, for I doubled my trade over last year. This sur- prised me because business has been very quiet except for funeral work, which has held up well. It is very hard to have flowers shipped in now, it is so hot. Yes- terday (June 1) it was 102 degrees in the shade, so you see we have to watch our stock closely.— (Mbs.) M. Shim- MINS. The Florists' Exchange 1483 mmmmmmMmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmM^mmmmmmummmmi tmmmMBmmm ^: 8 The New House of W. D. Howard at Medford, Mass., with Its Special Lattice Rafter Construction mWm. HOWARD had definite ideas lAil °' '^= "'^y ^^ wanted his 65.foot ISU wide house. There were three absolutely fixed points that we had to meet. The eaves must both be 6 feet 6 inches high. The south roof must be about double the length of the north. There must be but two col- umns, spaced 29 feet apart in the cen- ter and 20 feet from the eave on the south side and 15 feet on the To make such a house as absolutely dependable as Hitchings' houses have a reputation of being, it would have been necessary to use a flat iron rafter 7 inches deep, or about 3 inches deeper NEW YORK, 1170 Broadway than it is customary to use. Such a irons secured at joining points by steel where the roof span and spacing per- rafter would have caused too much gusset plates. mit the use of the one-piece flat rafter. shade and added tremendously to the Anyone, on seeing this house of Mr. there is no advantage in using the lattice weight of the roof— both of which it is. Howard's, we are sure will agree with one. So these, then, are the main facts of course, highly desirable to keep us that it is about as light a house as about Hitchings- lattice rafter house, down as much as our principle of ever was built, considering the difficult "safety first" will allow. conditions we had to face, due to its Our main idea in telling you so much about it was to make it plain that when it comes to meeting special prob- rather unusual shape and arbitrary we designed a special lattice rafter. location of the columns. which proves to be admirable for the This lattice rafter construction gives purpose. The columns are I shaped. The us a flexible type of construction, which lems we are prepared to meet them m enables us to place the columns in wide houses exactly where a man the special way they require. We wants to have them. all conditions. It's only another way of both the north and south side of the Of course this rafter costs a little saying that you can depend on depend- columns. more than the ordinary flat rafter, but ing on Hitchings dependableness. The trussing between the columns we are always prepared to use it when And remember— we go anywhere for and ridge are made of double angle conditions demand. On the other hand. business, and to talk business. Hitclvitvsfs^ ^^Contpany* -VHj |Ii]^°=^ ' ^^ ' PHILADELPHIA, 40 South 15th Street BOSTON, 49 Federal Street Factory: ELIZABETH. N. J. vlgem-^^m-liKli^^ltaKlilSKii^Km-^K^ilS^ltMgK^iliK^i^^li^Kiilg^l 1484 The Florists' Exchange tel ¥ l'^ °^'^ several talks together on this page, you will remember [^[1 J how over and over again you have freely admitted that in f^^Sl everything from baked beans to pianos and automobiles, I ' there's always some one that is taken as the standard for com- parison for all the others. The storekeeper will claim that So and So's baked beans are "just as good" as Heinz' s. The piano dealer claims his instrument has the same wonderful " singing tones " of the Steinway. While practically every auto dealer states, that for general purposes his car " is as good as a Packard." And then when it comes to curved eave greenhouses, every manufacturer crosses his heart and takes solemn oath that his curved eave greenhouse is "just as good as the U-Bar." So you see how natural it is in business to make sweeping claims. If we were constructing our house the same as these other concerns the chances are they might build as good a house in some ways as ours But no one builds a house with the U-Bar but the Pierson U-Bar Com pany. You can't say that a giraffe is like an oyster, because they ar< totally unlike. You can compare things only of the same kind Neither can you compare other houses with the U-Bar, because th( U-Bar is totally unlike any of them. This being so plainly so, thei it would seem that our claim of U-Bar superiority must be based oi some real facts, Now if you will take the very little trouble of writing us to senc you our new catalog, entitled "A Few U-Bar Greenhouses," you will fin< the real facts of the matter stated their plainly, pointedly and brieflj One page sizes the matter up under the title of "U-Bar Excelling Points. We shall look to receiving your request for this catalog. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON UBAR CO i madi5onave.wc CANADIAN OFFICE -10 PHILLIPS PLACE MONTREAL. Write them yon read this oavt. Id tbe Exchange A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL VOL. XXXVII. NO. 25 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, HYDRANGEAS Extra Large Plants in Tabs and Barrels for We make a specialty of HYDRANGEAS, and have a very la: sen kept backward and which are now just beginning to set but lipment, and will bloom from June to August. Plants are heav mer- Flowering < of plants, which have 2y are in fine shape for in half-barrels. FERNS NEPHROLEPIS elegant NEPHROLEPIS Harrisii i (Tarrytown Fern Fine'pfant's.''' Fine plants. NEPHROLEPIS i PTERIS Wimsetti multiceps. J SMALL FERNS for Fern Pans. fine, hardy Fern. 3M-in. Winter- Flowering ROSES Rose KILLARNEY BRILLIANT. We h Extra strong plants, 4 in. pots, ready for i 1 extra fine stock t Other Miscellaneous Stock DRACAENA Indivisa. 6 in. pots. 50c. and 75c. each. CROTONS for Summer bedding. Assorted. 4-in. pots CROTONS for Summer bedding. Assorted. 5-in. pots VINCA varlegata. Strong plants. 4-in. pots ENGLISH IVY. Strong plants. 4-in. pots CANNAS. Assorted: Pierson'8 Premier, Florence Vauehan, Souv. Crozy, Mile. Berat, New York, etc. 4-in. pots Per 100 . . SI5.00 . . .26.00 F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON- NEVt^ YO Reciprocity — Saw BUY NOW Ty'X' Grow something in your greenhouses while empty. To get in a crop of Lilies from cold storage bulbs means fifteen to seventeen weeks. Special offer in Cold Storage Lilies as long as they last : GIGANTEUMS, 7/9-inch, 300 to case, $17.00 per case. GIGANTEUMS, 8/9-inch, 2S0 to case, $20.00 per case. MAGNIFICUM, 8/9-inch, 200 to case, $11.00 per case. 3 per cent, discount cash with orders. Do not let the other dealers tell you that our bulbs are not as good as theirs. We guarantee our bulbs. "We do not pay traveling men expenses and that is the reason we are able to offer you these low prices. yourself. Try a c two and Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases White or Green Enameled (Peterson Patent) These will give perfect Made in two i No. 2. per dozen $2.00 per 100, $15.00 Less 10 per cent. per dozen $1.60 per 100, $12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole owners of Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the country. WM. F. KASTING CO., gJI^AK?" ": Give credit wbere credit Is doe — Mention Eichan One Dollar per Annum Grafted Roses AT planting time there is apt to be a shortage. Time is limited and the source of supply must be de- pendable. We can supply Killarney Brilliant, Killarney and Mrs. Aaron Ward in quantity. We can answer your telegram at short notice. Immediate shipment if necessary. A.N.PlE]^SON INC C^pMWEiL Conn Write tiem you read thie GERANIUMS ive a large stock of the following i On orders of 1000 or over and not I 3 all tiuoted at 82.00 per : 10o''ofakind r 1000 on thos condition for immediate we make the price 318..50 : quoted at S3.00 per 100. Alice of Vin Baron Grubissich. Clifton Gabriel Montoya Granville Konigen Olga Wurtemberg. Maxime Kovalevski. Mrs. E. RawsOD. Rival... ..' ! Rosalda Tiffin Victor Crosset. . . DOUBLE VARIETIES Abbie SchaeScr Anais SegaUs Beaute Poitevine Berthe de PrcsiUy .40 2.00 Fleuve Blanc Jean Oberle OUR SPECIAL OFFER : For $18.50 we twenty varieties to be our selection, makli way, as they have been doing in the past. Cashw. Jules Vasseur SO ; La Favorite La Pilote. ( Le Cid . . . . J Leon Baudricr f M. A. Roseleur f Marquise dc Castcllinc ^ Miss Kend ill 4 Mme. Buchner I Mme. Canovab 1 Mme. Landr> 4 Mme. Laporte Bisquit G Mme. Recimlcr 4 Mrs. Lawrence 4 Ornelia ... 4 S. A. Nutt 4 Suzanne Dcspres G VARIEGATED FOLIAGF FVY-LEAVfcD AlUance. . 40 2.00 Dlna Scalarandi!, 10 2.00 Mrs. Banks 40 2.00 Pierre Cro/y 40 2.00 will send 1000 Geraniums from 2-ln pots. We^" send 6000 for S that will please in every '>00, 10,000 for $1 75.00. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CC^KT Give credit where credit Is dne — Mention Escbange mm- SEE CONTENTS, PAGE 1502— INDEX, PAGE 1503 1486 The Florists' Exchange ••*•*•*•**•*••••••••••* A*** I FERTILIZERS and INSECTICIDES I NITRATE OF SODA. 50 lbs $2.25 * GROUND BONE. 200 lbs 4.00 * LEMON OIL. Yi Gal 1.25 -^ NICO-FUME LIQUID. Pts 1.50 ^ \ Wm. Elliott & Sons, *L^>S%'Srf | •-. due — Menti'm Exclia -TO THE TRADE- HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany ^~""^^^^ (Established in 17S7) Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and EARN SEEDS Specialties: Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, KoM-Rabi, Leeks. Lettuces, Onions. Peas. Radishes, Spinach. Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, _Bcgonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Primulas. Scabious, Stocks. Verbenas, Zinmas, " mXRY MCTll'S TTUUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed) . The most perfect most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., S1.7f '■ "■ "" " " ' ' , Sl.OO I Postage paid. Cash All seeds offered £ , best quality. . also grow largely RO L K ER IMPORTERS AZALEAS, ARAUCARIA, PALMS, MANETTI, MAPLES, PLANES, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, LILACS, ROSES, ELMS, FRUIT STOCKS, BULBS, VALLEY PIPS. RHODODENDRONS and ORNAMENTALS AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 Barclay St., or P. 0. Box 752, NEW YORK Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES, ReclprocltT— B«w it In the Bxebaiure Fresh, true to name, best quality. For quick sale, S1.26 per 1000; 10,000 and over at $1.00 per 1000. YALAHA, TLA. dECDd and BULBS W. C. Beckert 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) FOR FALL DELIVERY GERMAN IRIS in endless varieties. LILIUMS HENRYI and TENUI- FOLIUM in endless quantities. Write us for prices. ]OHNLEWISCHILD$,Floweifield(l.l.).N.Y. Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEr* 98 Chambers Street. NEW YORK SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED FREE Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. PANSIES IHEIENNINGSSim Small Plant^ S3.60 per 1000. By maU 60o. per 100. Seed, $1.00 pkg. of 6000. Caflh with order ED IFUHIIUnC Grower of the fimslPAHSIIS . D. Itnninu}, lock bm m southport, coira. W.E. Marshall Co. Seeds, Bulbs and Insecticides Special Prices to Florists 166 West 23d St., New York Give c:i-*'%^ 1 I-i€3 THE MARKET The best extra early variety, large, double flowers, on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue. Rose, Peach Blossom, White. Trade Packet, 20o., O2. 75o. SWEET PEAS. STOCKS. CYCLAMEN. PRIMULAS. LILY OF THE VALLEY, from our own Cold Storage Plant. OUR TRADE LIST MAILED ON APPLICATION. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. r//£ seed store Faneuil HaU Square, BOSTON ORDERS SOLICITED FUR FALL DELIVERY The Lily Without a Peer MEYER'S *Y BRAND FomosniiiB.GIGANTEUMS-'''""i*'™° LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS FRENCH BULBS AZALEAS Etc. Corp. of CH AS. F. MEYER. 99 warren street. NEW YORK Write them yon read this e ■ Id the Excbapge ADVANCE ORDERS, 1914 FALL DELIVERY, OF JAPANESE LILY BULBS and SEEDS Write for Catalog to The Oriental Seed Co ,Z°^rs" XXX SEEDS PRIMROSE. Improi Finest grown. Many $1.00; half pfct. 60c.; separate al3( PRIMULA Malacoldes, Fringed. colors mixed, 600 seeds, per 1000 $1.60; colors New Giants. Pkt. 60c. Sweet YeUow. 26c. Giant Baby. 26c. 1000 CALCEOLARIA. Finest giant-flowering CINERARIA. Best large-Bowermg, dwarf. DAISY (BeUls) Monstrosa. New monstrous, I double, giant-flowering, mixed. Pkt. 25c. I FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine, 25c. 6000 seeds, $1.00; H.P liberal extra pkt. of Gia seed added to every ordei Cash. Literal. JOHN. F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. ASTERS Queen of Market, Snowdrift, Crego, Giant Comet, HohenzoUern, Late Branching, etc. Fine plants, ready for setting in open ground. »2.50 per 1000. NATIONAL SHOW GARDENS lbs., J37.50; 1000 lbs.. $70.00. TUBEROSE BULBS Excelsior, Double Pearl Dwarf. 4-6 in., Jl.Di per 100; »8.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS 1000? °"' TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGOKIAS LARGE BULBS Single in separate colors, 35c. per doi.; $2.00 pe' 100; »18.00 per 1000. Double in separate colors. 60c. per doz.; »3.0 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Send for our whoUsaU floritt catalogue — il'ifree. THE MOORE SEED COMPAN' I2S MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Reelprooltr — Saw It In t Large, well matared, American growi baltn. lOQ io(x Amerloa, pink 11.80 $16.B Franois King, scarlet.., 2.00 l&O ilnenata, white 2.00 l&O A. HENDERSON & CO. The Florist's Exchange 1487 Antirrhinum NELf\OSE STRONG BRANCHED PLANTS, Dozen $3.00; 100 for $12.00 Only a few thousand more this season. If you can use 500 or more, write for special offer F. W. FLETCHER di CO.. Auburndale, MASS. -Mention Excba Seeds of Perennials for Summer Sowing OUR OWN GROWING Pentstetnon CoBruleus. .$0.20 Campanula Pyramidalis White 75 Campanula Pyramidalis Blue 75 Rudbeckia Purpurea... 1.25 Hyacinthus Candicans. .10 : Campanula Single Mixed .25 Campanula, Double Mixed 75 Hollyhock, Allegheny. . .50 Larkspur, Large Flower- ing Hybrids 20 Larkspur, Chinese Mixed 25 Lychnis Chaloedonica. . .15 Lychnis Viscaria Splen .35 Sweet William Dunnetti .20 2.00 Sweet William Holburn Glory 25 2.50 All aartelies Perennial Seeds, New Crop Pansy Seed in August. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y, Write them yon i TiieLD. Waller Seed Co. GAUDALUPE, CALIFORNIA mU PEA AND NASTURTIUM SPECIALISTS CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Ri^lnrnoltv — .